A Family Matters Christmas (2022) Movie Script
1
[upbeat Christmas
music playing]
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Let's fill the place
with the joy of Christmas
You can shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
A very, very
Merry Switchmas
It's the chance
The world
this Christmas
A magic gift
It's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Switch it up,
switch it up, hey
Hey, switch it up,
switch it up, hey
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Let's fill the place
with the joy of Christmas
You can shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
A very, very
Merry Switchmas
It's the chance
The world
this Christmas
A magic gift,
it's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
Hey, switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
Hey, switch it up
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
Hey, switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
A magic gift,
it's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
[magical
instrumental music playing]
[humming in joy]
What could be
better than this?
A warm fire,
tasty cocoa.
Ah, this
whole night is great.
Nothing can
ruin this night.
HAILEY: It's my turn,
leave me alone.
It's not,
you took too long.
-HAILEY: It's my turn, my turn.
-Kelis.
-JAXX: No, it's not.
-Hey, baby.
-Hey, mama.
-Come on, Hailey it's my turn.
You're not old enough
to play this game.
Yes, I am.
It's rated E for everyone.
-No, it's rated EEJ.
-What's EEJ?
"Everyone Except Jaxx."
-It's my turn.
-Give it to me.
Hey, hey, hey.
Where's my hug?
[chuckles]
Mama, thank you
so much for watching them.
I can't tell you
how much I can't get done
with the two of them
bickering all the time.
Baby, go on,
do your Christmas shopping,
-I got this.
-Okay.
The two of you
better behave.
-It's mine. Give it.
-I saw it first.
Wait, wait, wait.
Hey. Good luck.
Now, listen, you two
know you can't come up
in grandma's house
misbehaving.
-He started it.
-Nah-ah, she did.
Listen, if you two
don't stop all that fighting,
Alternis is
gonna come visit you.
-Who's Alternis?
-Who's Alternis?
Sit down there.
Then I'm gonna
tell y'all who Alternis is.
Alternis, the forgotten
Christmas spirit.
It's kinda
like the ghost of Christmas,
past, present, and future.
But instead of visiting
Scrooges of the world,
he visits brothers and sisters
that can't get along.
What happens
when he visits?
Ooh, he performs
a special magic.
[both] Oh.
Now you two may see this magic
if you don't cut it out.
Just like
the family in this book.
Now let's just see
how the story goes.
"Alternis, the Forgotten
Christmas Spirit.
Our story takes place
one week before Christmas
in the halls
of Thatcher Prep Academy.
The hallway was filled
with a bunch of kids.
Kinda like that..."
[school bell ringing]
TESSIA:
Good morning, Thatcher Prep.
This is your
vice principal Miss Vaughn.
We have an exciting week
leading up
to Christmas vacation.
First and foremost,
study, study, study.
Final exams
are coming up this week fast.
Emily,
are you still studying?
We have to go
over the sleepover details.
Okay. Okay. I'm coming.
Shh!
TESSIA:
The boys' varsity team
will be taking on
their arch rival
Garnet Catholic school
in the Annual
Christmas Classic game
this Friday night.
[whistle blowing]
Way to put
the moves on Brandon.
That's what
I'm talking about.
TESSIA:
We also have
the Christmas science
fair competition coming up.
Students of all ages
are allowed to participate.
Warm up
those Bunsen burners,
you mad scientists.
[laughing] Look, baby Aiden
still believes
in Santa Claus.
-[all laughing]
-No, I don't.
Oh, my God, we totally
have to watch The Notebook.
It's like this really old
classic rom movie.
I think it was
made in, like 2000.
That's not
black and white, is it?
Ew. No, not that old.
What about a Christmas movie?
I guess we can
sneak in Mean Girls.
That's not
really what I had in mind.
Last but not least,
don't forget to hand in
your permission slips
for this year's yuletide ball.
We'll be crowning
our Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
There's my Mrs. Claus.
Dude, dream on.
Next to your step-sister,
Vanessa's literally
the most
popular girl in school.
She-- she's not
my stepsister yet.
-Those crowns are ours.
-Right.
But first, you gotta
ask her to the dance.
Watch this.
Hey, Vanessa.
I was just wondering--
Get lost.
[laughs loudly]
What's going on?
Get in here.
Your brother's
such a nerd.
[exhales sharply]
Yeah, okay. Okay.
Hey, Vanessa,
just doing some stretches
before the big game.
[chuckles] Sure, I'll make
the game winning shot for you.
Did you also
happen to read
the latest chapter
to Lord of The Flies
for English class?
Crazy stuff, right?
I mean, what does that
even say about our society?
[sighs] Dude,
what cool girl
wants to talk about
a homework assignment.
[exhales sharply,
clears throat]
What's up Vanessa?
You wanna
make a TikTok vid?
How about we go
to the janitors'
make-out closet
on the first floor.
-[clears throat]
-Mom.
Make out closet?
Thanks for letting me know.
-I'll be shutting that down.
-What? No, you can't.
Don't care,
now, get ready for dinner
and don't start
another Game Boy.
Mom, Game Boys
haven't been a thing
since you were a kid.
Whatever it's called.
X-Cube, Play Box, Sega.
Sega?
Put a shirt on
and get downstairs.
Mom, please, do not
shut down the make out closet.
You told your mom? God.
You and your sister
are freaks.
[door bangs shut]
[playful, magical
instrumental playing]
I'm sorry, what?
We're officially
tying the knot.
Tying the knot as in?
They're getting
married, you idiot.
-Emily.
-I know what they're saying.
I'm just making sure.
How about you make sure to stop
blabbing all of our secrets
-to your mom?
-Guys.
I told you
it wasn't my fault.
You betrayed us all.
You know what you're like?
-You're like--
-Benedict Arnold.
Who's that?
He betrayed
the Continental Army
to join the British
in the American revolution.
So in other words,
you left the students
to side with the parents.
-Not a good look, bro.
-Yeah. What he said.
All right.
Enough, hmm?
What's gotten into you two?
I'm sorry, Daddy.
I'm happy for you.
Brandon,
I'm sensing you're upset.
Stop trying
to read my mind.
Brandon.
What a shame
Benedict Arnold
turning his back
on his new family so soon.
[playful
instrumental music playing]
I don't know,
maybe he needs more time
to get used to all of this,
us moving in together,
us getting engaged.
I don't know.
I don't know.
I feel like--
like, are we rushing this?
Hey, hey, hey,
no second guesses, okay?
They're our kids,
they'll see how happy we are.
And don't try
to psych me, Joseph.
I thought
you loved my psychic abilities.
[chuckles]
Oh, you know,
by the way,
my sister Tracie
texts me and she says
she's gonna
come in this weekend
instead of Christmas Eve.
-Oh, really?
-Mm-hmm.
Is that a problem?
-No, no, not at all.
-Okay, good.
Because you know she
really just needs family time.
I mean, this breakup
is really hard for her.
Of course. Love her.
Wouldn't
have it any other way.
Okay.
[Tessia speaking indistinctly]
JOSEPH: Of course.
I just can't believe
this is happening.
Sometimes people
aren't meant to be together.
Sorry.
Oh, no.
[soft instrumental playing]
Even they can't get along.
None of us can.
I have to think of a way
to get us all to stay together.
[tapping]
Morning, Dad.
What's up?
Mm-mm.
Hey, Dad,
just checking to see
when you're
picking me up on Christmas Eve.
Also, my big
game's Friday night,
maybe you could come?
Just let me know.
[sighs]
I wish
you were still here, Mom.
Especially, so I
don't have to deal with him.
Keep it down.
[sighs]
It's like they came
and took over everything.
-[knocking on door]
-TESSIA: Emily?
-Is it okay if I come in?
-Sure.
-Is everything okay?
-Fine.
What do you need
Principal Vaughn?
You know, you don't
have to call me that anymore.
Yeah, well,
"Mom" isn't an option
and my father
always taught me
it's rude to call an adult
by their first name, so...
All right then...
So listen,
I was wondering if it'd be okay
if my sister
stayed in your room?
Sure.
Not like I have a choice.
[knocking]
Oh, this is--
this is girls talk.
Okay. I'm gonna go.
Don't forget Curtis is coming
over for dinner tonight.
I remember,
-your college buddy, right?
-Yes.
Do you think we can
introduce him to my sister?
Maybe. Maybe.
Hold that thought.
You, pretty girl,
ready in five?
Yes, Daddy.
[imitating Emily]
Yes, Daddy.
[sentimental
instrumental playing]
[playful instrumental playing]
Note, color change
from crimson red to violet.
Now, for the test
to see if this formula
will truly make me
like something I hate.
[sighs]
Here goes nothing.
[gulps]
Give it a moment
to settle, then...
nope, still
don't like it.
[sighs]
Getting everyone
together by Christmas
is a failed experiment.
I'll just think
of something else to do
for science fair.
It'll take
a Christmas miracle
for me
to get this to work.
Maybe there's another way.
JOSEPH: Aiden,
come on bud.
We gotta go.
[electricity buzzing]
[playful instrumental playing]
[magic tinkling]
-My man.
-Yeah.
-Whoo!
-[laughs]
-So good to see you, man.
-Man.
You still remember
every move, don't you?
Yes, sir.
Now, I gotta warn you,
Tess is gonna try to hook
you up with her sister.
Oh, what we talking?
She's--
she's interesting.
How interesting?
Like a woman
I never met before
and I'll be captivated?
Just interesting.
How she look?
I'll let you be
the judge of that.
-It's good to see you, man.
-You, too.
I just don't get why I
can't spend Christmas with Dad.
Because your father--
he's a busy man.
But it's Christmas.
Well, you
do have a family here
who wants
to spend Christmas with you.
Who? The doctor,
Little Miss Sunshine,
and the nerd? Pass.
[chuckle] Okay.
Well, you can think
what you want about them,
but your soon-to-be-stepfather,
he truly cares about you.
And you could at least
be cordial with him, hmm?
Make that
my Christmas gift?
Can't I just get you, like,
a fruit cake or something?
Oh, sweetheart.
Nobody likes fruit cake.
[playful instrumental playing]
I just think
you two would get along.
I'm not
too sure about that.
Your fianc
hasn't exactly sold me.
-Oh, really?
-[Joseph coughing]
I just haven't gone
in detail just yet.
Trust me,
Tracie is a real catch.
See?
Aren't you a little too old
to be reading fairy tales?
It's not a fairy tale,
it's real encounter
with a Christmas fairy
called Alternis.
Alternis?
More like Al-bogus.
[Brandon laughs]
You can't
laugh at that, only I can.
Whatever you say,
Wicked Witch of the West.
Don't laugh at him.
Hey, you two, enough.
You guys know better.
Can I be excused?
I'm not hungry.
No, eat
your food first, man.
It's okay, honey.
You can be excused.
No, I don't want
you guys to fight I'll eat.
Fight? What are you
talking about, Aiden?
I heard you guys say that you
didn't belong together.
We weren't talking
about us, we were talking
about Aunt Tracie.
[with mouth full]
See? All done.
Thanks for dinner.
You see what y'all did?
[magical instrumental playing]
"Alternis,
I call upon thee
to bring us
Christmas joy-ingly.
This is no time
for pout.
We need to see
what your Christmas spirit
is all about.
Perhaps we need
to be rearranged
for all of us
to finally change."
[magic tinkling]
[door bangs]
[banging on door]
Hello?
[screams]
Shh, sorry,
sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, kid.
I didn't mean
to frighten you.
For I was called upon,
and now I am here.
[magic tinkling]
You're Alternis.
Right you are.
I'm the forgotten
spirit of Christmas.
The B-list celebrity
of spirits, so to speak.
Well, everyone knows
about Christmas
past, present and future,
but everyone always forgets
about poor old Alternis.
This is crazy.
No, this is
more than crazy.
This is
completely illogical.
Hey, hey.
You're the one
who called me here, kid.
Oh, what's this?
What are you doing?
This is the answer
to your prayers.
Once I mix these two,
you'll all see
from each other's perspective
and hopefully,
it'll open your eyes
to the true meaning
of Christmas.
But it's not me,
it's my--
I call it
my "Merry Little Switchmas."
Now, before I do this,
I, of course,
must read a little disclaimer.
[magic tinkling]
It's for the lawyers.
"Merry Little Switchmas
is a voluntary method
of getting one's family members
into the spirit of Christmas
by switching them.
In no way, shape or form
is Alternis," that's me,
"responsible
for any bodily harm
that comes to any
of the participants
as that falls
upon the wisher," that's you,
"and any other emotional drama
that this may cause.
All participants
will remain in the bodies
of the ones they switch with
until they finally realize
how to treat each other
with love and respect
and most all enjoy
the Christmas holiday.
All participants
have until morning
to switch back
or they'll remain
in each other's body--" Here!
What was that about
not being able to switch back?
Oh, come on, kid.
Are you really gonna
make me read all that again?
Remember,
I got it in with the big guy.
-Santa Claus is real?
-[laughing] Santa, is he real?
You believe this kid?
Of course, he's real.
Now, let's get
this show on the road.
Wait, how will I know
if it worked?
Oh, trust me.
You'll know.
Wait, can you switch it
with, like, a dog or a cat?
I think that'd
be really funny.
Sorry, kid, humans only.
Here we go.
-Wait!
-ALTERNIS: What? What?
Will it hurt?
-Maybe.
-What?
Good luck, kid.
I'm rooting for you.
[magic whooshing]
[Aiden coughing]
Dude, this is
why Mom said
no science experiments
in the house.
EMILY: Aiden!
[all coughing]
Oh, my gosh.
It worked.
What worked?
Wait, why do I sound like--
One crazy dream.
I don't think
this is a dream.
-Aiden, what did you do?
-I didn't do anything.
Yeah. What's going on?
He made some crazy
science experiment,
now we switched bodies
with each other.
Oh, I feel so strange.
That's the sense
of your body being clean.
I shower twice a week.
Aiden, switch us back now.
I can't.
I don't know how.
What do you mean?
You did it,
so just, like, undo it.
It's not that easy.
So then what?
Are we just stuck like this?
For now,
I think so.
I don't feel so good.
Oh, my stomach
is in knots.
Oh, this is awful.
Welcome to being a woman.
It passes, only lasts
seven excruciating days.
-What?
-If you won't try then I will.
Emily stop.
Don't touch any of that.
[calm
instrumental music playing]
So Dad-- Mr. Kingsley.
-Mr. Kingsley?
-Sorry.
Joseph, what's
on your agenda for today?
I didn't realize you found
psychology so interesting.
I don't.
Emily, shouldn't you go
finish getting
ready for school?
I am ready.
[screaming]
You better get
back upstairs and fix my--
I mean, yourself.
You are not
going to school like that.
Hey, don't talk
to your sister like that.
Yeah, Aiden,
don't talk to me like that.
I'm just nervous you're
ruining your perfect complexity
and getting
your hair in knots.
I don't care
about personal appearances.
Society shouldn't tell me
what I need to look like.
That's right, Emily.
When did you start
caring about that?
I don't,
I just know that Emily
has a reputation to uphold
and I don't want it ruined.
Emily, why don't you
at least go wash your face,
and Aiden, you should
take it down a notch.
TESSIA: All right,
everybody out in five.
Hey!
[Emily belches]
Bye, Dad.
I mean, Mr. Kingsley--
I mean, Joseph. B-- bye.
[playful instrumental playing]
Emily in the Twilight Zone?
Stop, you're
gonna poke my eye.
Stop.
Stay still. Geez.
Emily.
I can't ruin
my reputation, okay?
TESSIA: Come on,
guys, let's go!
[playful instrumental playing]
Hey. Hold on a sec, okay?
I just wanted
to make sure you were okay
after our conversation
about your dad.
Okay.
I know this all must be
really hard for you, sweetie,
but I hope you can enjoy
your Christmas with us.
Yeah, I could do that.
Okay. [chuckles]
[playful instrumental playing]
[school bell ringing]
Okay, Emily,
you need to latch onto someone
who looks
like the biggest nerd in here,
beside yourself.
Kingsley.
What are you doing
sitting at my desk?
I should have known,
it smells like a loser.
[students laughing]
You better get up now
before I make you.
Oh, I gotta get up,
but it may take me
a week to wash
this stench off my body.
[students laughing]
Gregory, Aiden,
I've had enough of you two
constantly fighting.
And I'm tired
of the apologies
because you both
really don't mean it.
-But--
-A butt is what
you two
needed to be sitting on.
No, as an important lesson,
you are to work together
for the science fair
competition and that's final.
And Aiden,
I trust you'll catch Gregory up
to speed
with whatever you have planned.
[suspenseful music playing]
-Hi Brandon.
-Hi Brandon.
-Hey, Brandon.
-Hi.
Oh, yes.
-KID: What's up?
-Oh, yeah.
[chuckles] Gotcha.
Okay, Brandon.
I think it would be
so cool if you asked Brandon
to the yuletide ball.
You guys would look
so cute together.
Perfect timing.
Brandon, what
a coincidence to see you here.
You know, we are just chatting
about the yuletide ball
and how Vanessa
still needs a date for it.
That's unfortunate.
I'm sorry
you don't have a date.
[chuckles] He's so funny.
Such a kidder.
Hold on a second, Vanessa.
-What are you doing?
-I don't know.
This is my one chance,
our one chance to get
Vanessa to go ball with us.
-You need to ask her.
-But I can't dance.
Dude, you'll learn.
Don't blow this for me.
-I don't know if this is a--
-Come on.
Anyway, Brandon here actually
had something he wanted to say.
Don't you, Brandon?
I-- what did you
ask Santa Claus
for Christmas this year?
I guess
I'll find out next time.
I-- I have to run.
["Iaphariel"
by Lil Big Apple playing]
Everything
is gonna be all right
Your one bad day
Ain't the end of your life
I say you can make it
Uh, I believe in you, yeah
Don't think
you won't get through
You gonna make this day
the best day ever
Here is to first day
Of the rest of your life
If they tell you something
They think clever
Know that they ain't
'Cause they ain't--
[playful instrumental playing]
You know, this is
actually really relaxing.
-I cannot believe you.
-What?
You actually allowed
my body to sweat in gym class.
Oh, my-- No, are you still
wearing my gym clothes?
-Yeah. So what?
-Take them off right now,
-and go shower.
-All right.
Actually,
I take that back.
Never shower or change
clothes for that matter.
Just stay
in that exact same outfit
until we get this
all figured out.
-So how was everyone's day?
-What do you think?
And yeah.
What's your deal with Vanessa?
-You talked to Vanessa?
-Duh. She's my bestie.
Don't get mad at him.
Also, I found this
in my backpack.
You went through my stuff?
Aiden, you have to
switch us back.
I-- I can't.
-It's a spell.
-A what?
This ain't some stupid
fairytale with elves and magic.
Spells don't exist.
Given our current
circumstances,
I would clearly
beg to differ.
Oh, I see,
this is your little attempt
to get us to become family.
Well, yeah, in a way.
Fine, I'll play along
if Brandon agrees
to treat my body
like the temple it is.
Only if you
agree to let me go
to the ball
with Vanessa.
Yeah. No.
Sorry, Aiden, I tried.
Have fun embarrassing
Brandon at the big game.
Oh, yeah,
well, jokes on you
because I'm gonna
be sweating nonstop
teaching Aiden
how to play ball.
Guys, please.
We have to get along
or we'll be stuck.
Fine by me.
I'll be at my sleepover
with all my besties,
including Vanessa.
You better cancel that
if we're still like this.
-I don't think I will.
-Guys!
[playful instrumental playing]
-Move over.
-You move over.
You two
aren't paying attention.
I am, it's Aiden's fault.
Sound familiar?
He was just trying
to hang out with the siblings
but they're
being mean to him.
Sounds familiar?
Now, why won't you two
just let grandma
tell the story?
"Aiden, Brandon,
and Emily were trying
to figure out how
they could work together.
It was either that
or they were gonna be stuck
under Alternis' spell
for the foreseeable future."
[playful instrumental playing]
Dude, it's not that hard
to get a ball into a hoop.
Maybe for you, it's not.
Just aim and shoot.
Okay.
Swish.
Right? Right?
I hit the net.
This is all your fault.
I'm gonna look
like an idiot
because you can't even
get one shot in, not one.
I'm trying.
BRANDON: That's
not good enough.
You'll never be
good enough.
All right,
guys, dinner time.
All right, Em.
[chuckling] That was amazing.
Brandon,
you better watch out.
She wanna take your spot
on the team. [chuckling]
Was it something I said?
[sighs]
[playful instrumental playing]
AIDEN: Oh, come on,
there has to be
a way to reverse this.
[knocking on door]
Can I come in?
I'm trying
the best I can, Em.
No, it's okay, I actually
came here to apologize.
Really?
Yeah.
I don't know
what came over me.
You know, my emotions
have been running kind of wild.
It's not easy
being your sister.
It's not easy being you.
All I think about are girls
and I can't stop eating.
This is
my second bowl tonight.
And not to mention
what's going on
with other parts
of my body.
Yeah, that takes him
getting used to,
but, hey, at least you're
getting some practice in.
So let's just say
this Alternis guy is real.
Just have to
help each other
work together
and get along, right?
Yeah.
Look, I
really like Vanessa
and I need your help.
It would mean a lot to me
if you asked her to the dance.
I told you,
I can't dance.
Then let me teach you.
Play slow song.
[soft music playing]
Not too bad,
but try sliding your feet
to the next position
instead of tapping.
How do you know
how to dance?
This isn't
my first school dance.
-I haven't been to any.
-Don't worry, dude.
Your time will come.
Here, take your hand.
Put it here, right?
Perfect, see?
You're a natural.
Yeah, I'm
actually doing it.
This Christmas
Things gonna be
a little different
For us
And every time--
-AIDEN: What are you--
-Just preparing you
for what she might do.
This means she likes you.
Okay.
[indistinct lyrics]
I-- I'm sorry. I can't.
It's-- it's too weird.
[playful instrumental playing]
How's my science project
coming along?
Oh, Gregory.
You sweet, stupid boy.
I won't be doing
a science fair project.
You will.
You're asking
for a beat down, Kingsley.
Go back to your desk
before I tell everyone
you still wet the bed
and sleep with a Teddy bear.
-[students laughing]
-Shut up. I don't.
Maybe you can make
our project on evolution
from bully to loser.
[students laughing]
Okay, everybody.
I hope
you finished your assignment.
You can start
uploading everything because--
Has anyone seen Aiden?
[playful instrumental playing]
-[students laughing]
-Gregory!
Can anyone tell me,
who were the original
axis powers in World War II?
Emily?
Germany, Italy, and Japan?
That's correct.
Yes. Nailed it.
Okay. I see you.
Psst! Stop
flirting in class.
What? No, I'm not.
Mm-hmm.
[suspenseful
instrumental playing]
[cheerful instrumental playing]
[sighs] Dude,
I'm worried about you.
You looked pretty bad
in practice this week.
It's part of my tactic.
I want everyone
to think I suck.
Why would you wanna do that?
To surprise everyone?
Whatever.
As long as your head
is in the game.
Yeah, I'm gonna play
like a combination
of Michael Bryant,
Shaquille Jordan,
and Kobe O'Neal.
Yeah.
Hey, ladies,
what are we chitchatting about?
I just wanted
to remind you all
about my sleepover
party tonight.
It's gonna be
totally awesome.
See you guys there.
What a loser.
[crowd cheering]
[energetic
instrumental music playing]
Thatcher Prep is the best
Thatcher Prep
don't take no mess
Thatcher Prep,
here is your win
Thatcher Prep,
let's begin
[indistinct]
[team cheering]
Thatcher Prep,
are you ready
for the Annual
Christmas Day game showdown?
[crowd cheering]
Let's hear it
for the Thatcher Prep
varsity team.
-[upbeat instrumental music]
-[crowd cheering]
You gotta go big
or go home
Vaughn, what is
our star player doing out here
when the game
is in there?
Come on, man.
Get up.
I'm no star.
I'm a loser.
COACH: Loser.
You're no loser.
I know exactly who you are
and what you made of.
You're the first one
in the practice
and the last one to leave
working on your shots.
Remember son, losers
always find a way to lose
and winners
always find a way to win.
Come on, let's get in there.
Let's win this game.
Come on, let's go, man.
Let's do this.
Let's go, Brandon.
It's game time.
I'm here, Coach,
I'm ready to put--
-[groaning in pain]
-[team member laughing]
[energetic music playing]
Man, what's
going on with Brandon?
Says it's a tactic
to make us think he sucks.
-Why would he do that?
-I've no idea.
[crowd exclaiming in surprise]
You're good, bud?
Listen, we need you.
Put that shot on automatic,
and let's win this.
Let's go.
[crowd cheering]
I got this.
All right, fellas,
this is the game of the year.
Family on three.
-One, two, three.
-[all] Family!
Let's go.
Get out there, get out there.
[crowd cheering]
["It's Going Down"
by Nite Owl playing]
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
It's going down,
it's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
It's going down,
it's going down
This is how you start
a fresh rap and a new track
Dude, you're
going the wrong way.
In fact, I need that,
less than a six pack
But don't drink and drive
'Cause it's
easy [indistinct]
Don't be the crash dummy
Don't smile,
ain't nothing funny
Learned a long time ago
You catch
more bees with honey
My flow is like vinegar,
oh, that's nasty
I'm a [indistinct]
in the streets
Ain't nothing
hard getting past me
[cheering] Go, go, go, "V"!
[cheering]
I'll kill a rapper on TV
for the mood if you let me
Look at her,
I'm a savage...
[whistle blowing]
Look at me
fresh as I can be
-[indistinct]
-No, dude.
We're down by two with
ten seconds left.
I'm taking that.
[crowd cheering]
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
You know how long it takes me
to manicure those nails?
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
He's open, pass it.
[heart beating]
[yawns loudly]
[heartbeat continues]
[crowd cheering]
[speaking inaudibly]
[calm
instrumental music playing]
Freezing.
Oh, Brandon,
I know it was a tough game,
but the best part
about it is,
just like a basketball,
you can always bounce back.
[scoffs] I've never
bounce to begin with,
but I appreciate
the encouragement.
I'll say,
you never looked up,
your wrists were floppy,
you threw errant
passes across the court,
and you took contested shots.
Since when you become
a basketball coach?
Oh, she can ball.
I saw her a few nights ago.
Emily, you can play
some basketball?
First time
for everything.
Oh, I almost forgot
your sleepover.
I had the whole
living room set up for you.
That's right.
The sleepover.
Oh, no! That's tonight?
[plane engine roaring]
[suspenseful
instrumental playing]
-[all laughing]
-Let's take a selfie. Come on.
[all laughing]
So what does
everyone wanna do tonight?
I was thinking
we could talk about boys.
Speaking of,
where's Brandon?
He was embarrassing
at the game tonight.
I could have played better.
Yeah, but he's
still pretty cute.
Totally, sarcastic.
-[laughing] Yeah.
-Be careful.
You don't want
two best friends
fighting after you,
especially if one of them
is your stepbrother.
Best friends?
Yeah, you know
Jesse is into you.
It's so obvi!
Maybe if Brandon
finally asks me to the dance,
we could all go together.
That's right.
He hasn't asked you yet.
But don't worry, he will.
I mean, why wouldn't he?
You're like the most
gorgeous girl in school.
-Um, thanks Em.
-BRANDON: I mean it.
I've always
thought that about you.
But not only
on the outside,
you're the most beautiful girl
on the inside too.
[inhales deeply]
I always think about you.
That's what
he should say, at least, yeah.
-[all laughing]
-BRANDON: Yeah, he should say.
Looks like
we have a party crasher.
Oh, he's so cute!
BRANDON: Go away, Aiden.
This is
a girl's only sleepover.
Then you should leave.
-[all laughing]
-[door bell ringing]
TESSIA: Aunt Tracie is here!
Oh, great!
[Tracie groaning]
[both screaming indistinctly]
-Oh, I missed you.
-I missed you too!
Oh, girl,
you done moved up.
Well, you know...
[both laughing]
Tracie, looks like
you packed for a few months
-instead of a few days.
-Oh, well, you know,
I always like
to play it by ear. [laughs]
-JOSEPH: Right.
-Hey, Dog Jojo,
can I call you Dog Jojo?
Do you know
what my one Christmas wish is?
I know what mine is.
For you to hook me up
with one of your friends
so we can be
one big old happy family!
[Tracie laughs]
-Isn't that right?
-TRACIE: Yeah.
Be a sweetheart...
and take this stuff
upstairs for me.
-[laughing in distance]
-Is that giggling I hear?
Oh, the girls
are having a sleepover.
-[gasps]
-Tracie!
Y'all having
a slumber party?
Oh, count me in.
BRANDON: Hi Aunt Tracie.
Uh, long time no see.
Yes.
Yes.
It has been.
[laughs]
Oh, there's
my handsome nephew.
Well, don't just
stand there, bring it in.
-All right.
-Come on. [laughs]
-Oh, you got so tall.
-[Aiden gasps]
Come here. [groans]
-Hi Aunt Tracie.
-What's wrong with you boy?
Uh, Brandon,
why don't you give Aunt Tracie
a tour of the house?
[gasps]
[laughs] Well,
I don't want none of that.
I want in
on this juicy gossip circle.
[panting] Now...
which one of you
is my nephew's girlfriend?
Okay.
She kinda--
you're kinda cute.
Oh, hey.
Uh, can I talk to you
for a moment in private?
[all exclaiming]
-So cute!
-That's so cute!
Oh, I wish
I was y'all's age again.
The opportunities
for love are endless.
Not like at my age.
Mm-mm, honeys. [laughs]
There are
no good single men left.
[sighs] I'm at
the bottom of the barrel.
Like, "Hello?
Hello? Hello?"
So which one of y'all dad
is divorced and single?
[ominous music playing]
-Are you okay?
-[exhales] I'm fine.
I, um--
I would like
to ask your permission,
if you'd be so agreeable
to accompany me
to the yuletide ball.
-You're such a weirdo.
-Oh!
Yes, I would love
to go with you.
Oh, that's fantastic news!
Vanessa?
I should get back.
[Aiden sighs]
-Are you serious?
-What? What's wrong?
I asked her just like you said
and she said yes.
I didn't tell you
to kiss her.
You're trying to steal my kiss.
That's my moment.
I'm-- I'm sorry.
-Just go away.
-[Aiden sighs]
[ominous instrumental playing]
-Get out of my room.
-But it's my room!
Not anymore.
Get out!
We're all going through
a tough time, Emily.
That doesn't mean
you have to treat everyone
like they're your enemy.
Oh, I didn't know your
situation was worse than mine.
Brandon's down there
embarrassing me.
And I embarrassed myself
in front of the whole school.
So what?
You're used to that.
Ever since mom died,
you're treating me different.
I miss her
just as much as you do.
I just wish
you would stop taking
all your anger out on me.
[Christmas music plying]
[screaming]
[ominous instrumental playing]
[panting]
What is it?
There's someone
in the closet.
-Aiden, don't!
-It's fine.
It's just Alternis.
Oh, sorry kid.
I forgot.
You're Brandon now,
Emily is you. [chuckles]
This mix up
sure got me confusing.
-You're-- you're real?
-Of course I am real.
-Well, I'm no Easter bunny.
-What are you doing here?
Oh, I'm just checking
on your progress.
Progress?
You actually exist
and you came
to check on our progress?
Switch us back now!
Geez!
Looks like
someone's getting
a lump of coal
this year.
EMILY:
This is not a joke!
Our lives
are being ruined
because of you.
Oh, your merry
little switchmas
wasn't intended
to ruin lives,
but to bring
you closer.
We are closer.
-We're literally each other.
-No, we're not.
If anything,
we're just even further apart.
Can't you just
switch us back?
A little
word of advice.
Christmas is
all about sharing
and spending special moments
with the ones you love.
I can't tell you
how many families
aren't able to do that.
So please,
I urge you help each other
achieve your goals
this Christmas.
You're literally
in the other shoes.
It shouldn't be
too hard.
Easy for you to say.
On the bright side,
you'll have plenty of time
to figure it out
the rest of the year.
[door shuts closed]
[sighs]
We're doomed, aren't we?
[snoring]
Oh, God!
I think
I'm gonna be sick.
[grunts]
Good morning, roomie.
Sorry, I didn't mean
to just barge in like that.
[groans]
Don't worry, sweetie.
Besides ain't nothing
you've never seen before
or have to be
embarrassed about.
It's a--
it's a little different.
Don't ever be embarrassed
of your body.
You are a strong
and beautiful woman
and the whole world
should know.
["Joy to the World"
instrumental playing]
I mean, how can
all of these guys pass this up?
-[Joseph clears throat]
-Right?
TRACIE: Yeah.
-I can't imagine
-What?
[Joseph clears throat]
Honey,
didn't you say
you were gonna hook Tracie up
with your friend Curtis?
We should do that tonight
right here at the house.
-Oh, Cu-- Curtis?
-TESSIA: Mm-hmm.
-Double date?
-Mm-hmm.
Oh, now he sounds
intriguing. [laughs]
Tracie, I ain't even told you
anything about him yet.
If he has a pulse,
then he sounds intriguing!
[chuckles]
I'm gonna let you two
chat about this, hmm?
[munching]
Oh, dog,
I need some real advice.
Now, I don't know why,
but every time
I go out on a first date
I scare 'em off.
[sighs]
I'm-- I'm sorry to interrupt,
but could I possibly
talk with Joseph?
Yes.
How about
we talk about this later?
Yes, we definitely will.
Your aunt, she's...
one of a kind.
-She scares me.
-[chuckles]
Anyway,
what's on your mind?
I've just been feeling
a bit down in the dumps lately.
-Because of your game?
-Well--
Don't worry about it, man.
We all had bad games.
Believe it or not, I used
to play ball back in my day.
-I know. You do?
-You do?
I mean my-- my mom,
she-- she mentioned it.
Right. Right.
Uh, so whenever
I had a bad game,
I just get right back up
and I keep trying.
Hey, maybe if we get
some free time,
me and you
could play some ball.
That'll give you a confidence
boost, so that's for sure.
Sure.
I'd like that.
[sniffs & groans]
Vanessa!
[sniffs]
What are you doing?
Uh, how long
have you been sitting there?
Not long.
I got kicked out
of the dining room
just when your father
was about
to get me
some good dating advice.
Aunt Tracie,
you don't need a guy
to prove your worth,
you're great as you are.
And if someone
can't recognize that,
that's their problem.
Oh, that is
the nicest thing
anyone has ever
said to me.
If I ever have a stepchild,
I hope they are just like you.
-No, you don't.
-[chuckles]
Oh, gosh!
Uh, Tessia,
can we talk?
Yeah.
Is everything okay?
Oh, kinda.
I don't know.
Well, you know,
you can always talk to me.
I mean, I'm sure you get
great advice from your father,
but nothing like
a little girl chat, you know?
Yeah, sure.
You know,
I want you to know
that I could never
take your mother's place,
but I truly do care
about you and your brother.
We need to talk.
Not this Alternis
stuff again.
Dude, I hate to break it to you
but
all these Christmas spirits,
they're not real.
They are real.
Well, at least Alternis is.
-And Santa.
-[scoffs]
-Don't laugh at him.
-Uh, it's fine.
Look, we all have to do
something nice for each other,
help each other out
in some type of way
and maybe we can
reverse the spell.
Right.
I'm gonna help Aiden win
the Science Fair competition.
And you,
you can help me ace my final.
And I'm gonna learn how
to dance and impress Vanessa.
Even though
I'm still reluctant on that.
Cool.
First, you almost stole
my first kiss
and now you're gonna steal
my first dance.
How is that helping me?
When we do switch back,
she'll really like you.
No, she'll like you.
It may be me on the outside,
but you're still
pulling all the strings.
These next year events
are the biggest
in our lives before Christmas.
[sighs]
Fine. I'm in.
But I still don't think
it'll work.
Thanks dude.
All we need you to do
is try, bro.
Did you just call him
"dude" and "bro"?
Yeah, I'm trying
to speak like he would.
Figured it'd be
some good practice.
Not bad, bro.
My man!
If you still wanna run,
you can.
TRACIE: Is that him?
[clumping]
Oh, my God!
You are one handsome
Santa's little helper.
Curtis, this is Tracie.
[clears throat]
-My pleasure.
-Oh, it's all mine.
-[Curtis grunts]
-Oh, it-- it will be.
-[chuckles]
-Hey.
-Hey.
-Hey.
-How are you?
-Good.
-Good to see you.
-You too.
-Yeah, I'll take that.
-Yeah, please.
I'm usually
on Santa's good list,
but tonight I'm gonna be
on his naughty one.
-[evil laughter]
-[grunts]
Um, well regardless,
I really hope
Santa brings you some presents.
Oh, you are so sweet.
[laughs]
She's really nice.
Really nice.
Did she-- did she just pinch
my cheek like I'm a baby?
-Mm-hmm.
-You--
-That's what you--
-I warned you.
But you-- [groans]
["Here" by Musta playing]
You say
you never need to know
You say
you're better off alone
I know you're wrong
but I can't prove it
I'll let you find out
on your own
Uh, I don't mind
Waiting
around forever
I know your heart's
running in high gears
Ooh, but you can
reach out to me whenever
I'll be here
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
So it's turn here
not me babe
Who is the president
in the United States?
I don't know.
Oprah?
EMILY: Wrong!
See I was born
to your lover
Emotions just
get in the way
Ooh, I know you only have
good intentions
But boy I see someone
who's not him
Uh, don't a valuable thing
on me babe
Don't be stupid
Here I am
Babe, I don't want you
to love me
Here I am
You're only
wasting your time
Here I am
I'm not the saddle
in your kind
Here I am, oh, no
When you need me
I'll be here
Babe, I don't want you
to love me
You're only
wasting your time
Every moment
I'm not the saddle
in your kind
I'll be here
CHRISTMAS SINGERS: We wish
you a Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you merry Christmas,
we wish you merry Christmas
We wish you
a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Fa, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Fa, la, la, la, la, la
La, la
Now, how--
There's a logical
explanation for this.
-Sing the song.
-It's just that--
Don't try
to psych her, Joseph.
-Tracie-- Babe
-Don't.
She's just Tracie
and she always has been.
[smacks lips] Well.
Um, thank you all
for the invite tonight.
I had
a really good time,
but not feeling well
I'm gonna go home.
-Oh, okay.
-We can give you a ride home.
No, um, I'm gonna use
my Catch A Ride app.
-All right?
-Yeah.
And good luck
and Merry Christmas.
No, no.
JOSEPH: All right.
[clears throat]
What am I gonna
tell her now?
Tell me what?
-JOSEPH: Hmm?
-Uh--
Oh, wait,
where-- where's Curtis?
[Joseph inhales deeply]
He-- he had
to catch a ride, but--
Yeah.
He didn't say goodbye.
[groans]
Let's get
some cookies, huh?
[chuckles]
Class, you have
one hour to complete the test
starting now.
You have
a half hour left.
15 minutes.
Don't worry, Aiden.
-You're gonna do great.
-BRANDON: Yeah.
You got this, dude.
I mean little bro.
I mean, brother.
That was really nice that
you came along to cheer him
and I really appreciate it.
[applauding]
All right up next.
We have Aiden Kingsley.
EMILY:
Hello my older peers.
Thank you for organizing
the students' event
that lets us show off
our scientific interests.
I don't sound
like that, do I?
-She's actually pretty spot on.
-[scoffs] That's preposterous.
May I present
a model city natural disaster.
[beeping]
[crashing]
[applauding]
All right, can I have
everyone's attention?
It is now time
to announce
this year's Science Fair's
first place winner.
And the winner is--
drum roll--
Aiden Kingsley.
[applauding]
Big deal.
Anyone can do that.
Hey, punk.
You know who I am?
-Uh...
-I'm Aiden's older brother.
So next time you mess with him,
you mess with me.
-Yeah, got it?
-BRANDON: Yeah.
I'll mess you up real bad.
I mean he will, Brandon.
-Yeah.
-Not me.
Who's Emily?
But also Aiden's older sister.
I-- I think
he gets the point.
BRANDON: Okay.
So I passed
Emily's test.
She got first place
in the Science Fair.
Now all we have left
is the Yuletide ball.
[sighs] Right.
-My part.
-EMILY: You got this.
Just remember our dance moves
and it shouldn't be too hard
for whatever reason
Vanessa likes him.
-What's not to like?
-I could write a whole novel.
Okay guys, please,
let's just get ready for it.
I need Brandon
to shave my face.
-You can have it, Hailey.
-No, it's okay.
I know how much you love
gingerbread cookies.
-Keep going, grandma.
-Yeah.
They only have
to the dance to conquer
and they'll be able
to switch back!
[scoffs]
So you think?
[loud cheering]
Your dress
is so tight and itchy.
-It's killing me. God!
-Welcome to being girl.
You guys look amazing.
And the dress
is beautiful, Emily.
And who are these
handsome young men?
Please try hard
not to embarrass us.
All right.
I understand.
You guys go
and have a good time.
[Aiden sighs]
Boy, there she is.
BRANDON: Wow!
She looks like an angel.
-Stay confident.
-Yeah.
I held up
my end of the bargain.
All you need to do
is dance with the girl.
-You got this.
-Come here.
[thudding]
[sighs]
Wrong room again!
Aiden is Brandon now.
Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden.
Emily, Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden, Emily.
Emily, Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden, Emily.
[mumbling]
See, not that hard
to remember.
[tinkling]
[both screaming]
That's my brassiere.
[both screaming]
Rude.
It's on the floor.
Well, yeah.
Well, just-- [smacks lips]
Put that right there
and, um, those are good.
Those are good.
Come back!
[live music playing]
Mm, oh
AIDEN: Let's dance.
I want you to see
I wish us
I only ever see this
Christmas so come
You know,
I'm really glad
you didn't end up
being who Emily said you are.
What did she say?
You're typical jock.
I really like you.
I-- I really like you too.
-Hey!
-Sorry.
I need to talk to him
for a second.
He'll be right back.
Hey, how's your date
going with Brandon?
Great until his little brother
just pulled him away.
How about a friend's dance
in the meantime?
Sure.
Maybe we should stop.
Everyone is staring.
-Let them.
-VANESSA: Uh...
Can I cut in?
Yes.
She will love too.
Emily, there's something
I've been wanting to tell you.
-Oh, God!
-It's nothing bad.
At least I hope
you don't feel that way,
but I'm in love
with you.
Why?
I mean,
that's very sweet of you.
You know, I think you should
tell Aiden how you feel.
What?
Why would I do that?
Because he's my brother
and his opinion matters to me
on who I date.
But isn't he ten?
Either you talk to him
or lose your chance of me.
-Did I blow it?
-No, you didn't blow it.
You just need
to get your mind in order.
I thought
you would have a stronger will,
but I guess
boys are boys.
I just-- I can't stop
thinking about her.
My hormones are raging.
-[hissing]
-I know.
Maybe pretend
Vanessa is Tessia.
But I don't wanna
dance with her.
-Exactly.
-Oh!
Oh.
Yo, dude,
can I talk to Aiden?
-Yeah, go on.
-Yeah, you can.
It's okay.
You can go back to the dancing.
AIDEN: Oh, okay.
I guess.
He's been acting so weirdly.
Hormones.
Anyway, what can I do
for you, Jesse?
This is so weird.
I want Emily
to be my girlfriend,
but I have to ask you
for permission first.
-I wouldn't be opposed.
-Really? Cool.
That's sick. Thanks.
But if you ever do
anything to break my--
I mean Emily's heart,
you'll regret ever asking me.
Whoa! Okay.
-I promise.
-Good.
Now let's go
back to the dance.
[upbeat music playing]
Sorry about
the interruption.
It's okay. It's cute you took.
a liking to Aiden.
What do you say we go
[indistinct] on this floor.
Follow my lead.
Yeah, let me see you
turn up
Let me, let me see you
twerk, twerk, twerk
Just, just make it
twerk, twerk, twerk
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Turn it up, turn it up
Show me the magic
Give it all,
don't expect nothing from me
Now make it, make it rain
I'mma do my rain dance
in my six inch heels
I flow like that
It's on you face,
I know you want me
You dirty whine
back it up and dock it
I'm your competition boy
I ain't got time
[indistinct]
if you ain't turning up
Step to side
all the pretty girls twerk
[indistinct] from the sky
Now, throw your hands up,
come up get loud
Now let me see you dip, eh
Now let me see you
twerk, eh
Now let me see you
turn up
Yeah, let me see you
turn up
Let me, let me see you
twerk, twerk, twerk
Just, just make it
twerk, twerk, twerk
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Let me, let me
see you turn up
You gotta hit
the club tonight
If you're holding up wall
you're nothing right
Get some fun in your life
that booty so thick--
[applauding]
It's time
to announce the winner
for Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Are you ready?
-Let's do this.
-All right.
[applauding & loud cheering]
All right.
Is everyone having
a wonderful cherry time
at this year's Yuletide ball?
[cheering & screaming]
All right.
Now, the moment
you've all been waiting for,
the crowning
of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
[applauding]
Now this may not come
as a surprise to you all,
but it was definitely
a surprise for me.
The two who have been
tearing up this dance floor
all night long,
Brandon and Vanessa!
[applauding]
[laughing]
[louder applauding]
I've never met
a man like you before.
I-- I've met
thousands of people like you.
Yeah, perks of being
a Christmas spirit.
And you chose
to stay here with me?
Oh!
"Chose" isn't really the right
word for this situation.
Oh!
[panting]
["All I Want For Christmas"
by One Vision Music]
Sittin' by the fire
Where did he go?
Looking at this
photo of you
-Where did who go?
-Uh, a man? Yeah.
I think he said his name was,
uh,
Albert or-- or something.
[panting]
I think
someone needs a cutoff.
No, no.
He was just here
and we fell in love.
Oh, Tracie.
All I want for Christmas
is time with you
-You need some water, love.
-Okay.
I need some water.
[groans]
All I need is you
-What is that?
-It's the coat.
Oh, okay.
All I want for Christmas
is not under a tree
It's right next to me
Just you and me
[water splashing]
Brandon, it's your father.
AIDEN: Hello?
BRANDON'S FATHER:
Brandon, Merry Christmas son.
Where are you?
It sounds like a party.
BRANDON'S FATHER:
I'm just at a work thing.
But why aren't you
here with me?
-It's Christmas Eve.
-BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh, look,
buddy, I really wanted to,
but you know
how these things are.
But it doesn't matter.
Family should be
together on Christmas.
BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh,
you sound like your mother.
[chuckles] Hey.
Hey, listen bud.
I got to go. Huh?
Important stuff.
-Talk soon.
-Okay, Merry-- [sighs]
You know what?
I am so proud of you
because I know
that took courage.
And one day
your father's gonna see
what a great kid
he's missing out on, hmm?
Yeah, I've just remembered
the new chemistry project.
It's [indistinct],
really great.
Have a nice conversation
with my dad?
Not really.
He was just
at some work function.
What did you
say to him?
I asked
why he wasn't here with me.
-Well, you.
-What?
Why would you
do that?
Because he should be here
with you on Christmas.
How can you say that to him?
Now he'll never show up.
-Brandon, calm down.
-No!
I would have
never said that to him.
-Well, maybe you should.
-And lose him even more?
-I'm sorry. I--
-No!
You know what, Aiden,
you can have it,
my whole life.
Vanessa, basketball
and my dad, it's all yours.
[snoring]
[snorting]
-Wait!
-You can't leave!
We have to be together
or the spell won't be broken.
I don't care anymore.
I'm done helping the two of you
while I get nothing in return.
But, Vanessa--
It's you, Aiden.
She likes you.
She liked you way before this
whole switch thing happened.
I hated to admit it
but she always liked you.
Please don't go!
That's my body
you're walking away with.
Yeah.
And it's my choice.
Brandon!
Let him go.
He'll be back.
He has
to come back.
I guess we can look
at the bright side.
There's a bright side?
Yeah, we're finally able
to get along.
I bet Mom
would be really proud of us.
You know, sometimes
I can barely remember her.
I can't believe
how hard it was for you.
You were so young.
Still is for me.
I'm glad we're finally
able to talk about it.
[footsteps thumping]
[crickets]
Wh-- who are you?
Alternis is the name and
helping families is my game.
-You're real?
-Of course, I'm real!
Well, I'm as real
as this tree here.
I usually don't interfere.
I mean, I could get in some
serious legal trouble for this.
But you're just so close,
I couldn't not help.
How are we close?
I just
stormed out on them.
I abandoned everyone.
The night's
not over yet.
You can still make it
back in time if you hurry.
No. I can't.
How can I forgive Aiden
for what he did?
Aiden's not the person
you should be forgiving.
In fact,
you should be thanking him.
Let me show you.
Aiden was being
his age.
Asking innocent questions
any child would.
Wanting to know where
his father was on Christmas.
Why something
was so much more important
than being with him.
I had an amazing family
right before my eyes.
And I took them
for granted.
It's never too late, Brandon.
Your family's still there
and they still love you.
I have to get back.
I have to go.
Thank you, Alternis!
Well, you better hurry!
Once the clock
strikes midnight,
the spell remains!
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Silent night
Holy night
I'm so sorry
for running off.
I hope
I'm able to fix this.
[tinkling]
[sleigh bells ringing]
BOTH: Merry Christmas!
Am I dreaming?
-Oh, please say no.
-Mm-mm.
You know it's Christmas
morning, baby girl.
-That means--
-We're back!
[cheering & laughing]
Oh, God,
my poor skin.
Don't worry, I'll never let
this happen to you again.
[paper rustling]
[laughs] I'm back!
I am not looking
forward to puberty.
[laughter]
Come on, guys!
Let's go, it's Christmas!
Oh, where's
your Christmas outfit?
I'll go get it,
come on!
-Merry Christmas!
-[exclaiming]
[delighted laughs]
[crosstalk]
Oh, he got a lot.
He must've been
on Santa's good list.
Hello.
Oh, I'm not
your baby, okay.
-[paper rustling]
-Oh, stop!
Hey, men, I told you
I was gonna play some ball.
Appreciate it.
Appreciate it.
Okay, where's mine?
[delighted squeals]
-Uh, Tracie.
-[gasps & squeals]
I wonder
who this is from.
I don't know.
Must be Santa Claus.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my gosh,
it comes with a wallet!
Oh, there's some
juicy stuff in here.
All our family's together
All our family's together
over Christmas time
[indistinct]
How you like it?
[indistinct]
Guys!
All around the table
Why does this letter
have our name on it?
-Where is it from?
-I don't know.
"Dear Aiden,
Emily, and Brandon,
Congratulations
on beating Alternis' spell.
Only the strongest of families
can overcome it.
And you have proved
that you can be that.
As time goes on, I urge you
to remember this experience
and share your love
with everyone
you come
in contact with.
Love is contagious!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love always, Santa Claus."
-Santa Claus!
-What?
That's crazy!
[gasps]
[thudding]
-Alternis?
-Oh, no.
Don't worry.
I'm just here
to offer
my personal congratulations.
Good job. I'm proud of you.
All of you.
[liquid pouring]
Oh!
-Wanna try it again?
-ALL: No!
All right, fine.
I'm just teasing, okay?
Touchy.
Touchy.
[heavy breathing]
Well, I guess
this is goodbye for now.
Remember, family is where life
begins and love never ends.
-Until next time.
-[thudding]
[tinkling]
-What? That's it?
-There has to be more.
What happens to Aunt Tracie,
Tessia and Joseph?
Well, that's a story
for another time.
So, what did
you two learn?
I'm sorry
I bothered you
and went into your room
when you told me not to.
I'm sorry
for being mean.
I'll try to be
a better sister.
-[footsteps approaching]
-Hey, I'm back!
BOTH: Mom!
Hey! Well, okay.
Who are you two and what have
you done with Hailey and Jaxx?
Well, I told them
a little story about Alternis.
-Alter-who?
-Alternis.
He's the forgotten
Christmas spirit.
Yeah, come on,
we'll tell you all about him.
Okay, baby.
All right, y'all behave
yourselves, you hear me?
-All right, bye, Mama.
-Bye, baby!
All right, y'all be careful.
Call me when you get home.
-HENRIETTA: All right.
-Okay.
[door shuts closes]
Hmm, could've sworn
I saw something out there.
I don't know.
Maybe I shoulda kept them kids
to read me a bedtime story.
Merry Switchmas to all,
and to all a good night!
[tinkling]
[footsteps approaching]
Nice.
[crashing]
Okay.
I won't do that again.
Alternis.
Alternis.
Those shoes look familiar.
Hmm, what is this?
Atta boy. So smart.
I mean,
I am a little parched.
This some new fancy soda,
or something?
[gulping]
No, Aunt Tracie!
Don't drink that!
[burping]
[upbeat Christmas
music playing]
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Let's fill the place
with the joy of Christmas
You can shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
A very, very
Merry Switchmas
It's the chance
The world
this Christmas
A magic gift
It's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Switch it up,
switch it up, hey
Hey, switch it up,
switch it up, hey
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Let's fill the place
with the joy of Christmas
You can shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
A very, very
Merry Switchmas
It's the chance
The world
this Christmas
A magic gift,
it's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
Hey, switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
Hey, switch it up
Have a very
Merry Switchmas
Shine your light
And bright up
the world tonight
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
Hey, switch it up
Have
a Merry, Merry Switchmas
A magic gift,
it's come as you and me
A little bit
of a Christmas gift
[magical
instrumental music playing]
[humming in joy]
What could be
better than this?
A warm fire,
tasty cocoa.
Ah, this
whole night is great.
Nothing can
ruin this night.
HAILEY: It's my turn,
leave me alone.
It's not,
you took too long.
-HAILEY: It's my turn, my turn.
-Kelis.
-JAXX: No, it's not.
-Hey, baby.
-Hey, mama.
-Come on, Hailey it's my turn.
You're not old enough
to play this game.
Yes, I am.
It's rated E for everyone.
-No, it's rated EEJ.
-What's EEJ?
"Everyone Except Jaxx."
-It's my turn.
-Give it to me.
Hey, hey, hey.
Where's my hug?
[chuckles]
Mama, thank you
so much for watching them.
I can't tell you
how much I can't get done
with the two of them
bickering all the time.
Baby, go on,
do your Christmas shopping,
-I got this.
-Okay.
The two of you
better behave.
-It's mine. Give it.
-I saw it first.
Wait, wait, wait.
Hey. Good luck.
Now, listen, you two
know you can't come up
in grandma's house
misbehaving.
-He started it.
-Nah-ah, she did.
Listen, if you two
don't stop all that fighting,
Alternis is
gonna come visit you.
-Who's Alternis?
-Who's Alternis?
Sit down there.
Then I'm gonna
tell y'all who Alternis is.
Alternis, the forgotten
Christmas spirit.
It's kinda
like the ghost of Christmas,
past, present, and future.
But instead of visiting
Scrooges of the world,
he visits brothers and sisters
that can't get along.
What happens
when he visits?
Ooh, he performs
a special magic.
[both] Oh.
Now you two may see this magic
if you don't cut it out.
Just like
the family in this book.
Now let's just see
how the story goes.
"Alternis, the Forgotten
Christmas Spirit.
Our story takes place
one week before Christmas
in the halls
of Thatcher Prep Academy.
The hallway was filled
with a bunch of kids.
Kinda like that..."
[school bell ringing]
TESSIA:
Good morning, Thatcher Prep.
This is your
vice principal Miss Vaughn.
We have an exciting week
leading up
to Christmas vacation.
First and foremost,
study, study, study.
Final exams
are coming up this week fast.
Emily,
are you still studying?
We have to go
over the sleepover details.
Okay. Okay. I'm coming.
Shh!
TESSIA:
The boys' varsity team
will be taking on
their arch rival
Garnet Catholic school
in the Annual
Christmas Classic game
this Friday night.
[whistle blowing]
Way to put
the moves on Brandon.
That's what
I'm talking about.
TESSIA:
We also have
the Christmas science
fair competition coming up.
Students of all ages
are allowed to participate.
Warm up
those Bunsen burners,
you mad scientists.
[laughing] Look, baby Aiden
still believes
in Santa Claus.
-[all laughing]
-No, I don't.
Oh, my God, we totally
have to watch The Notebook.
It's like this really old
classic rom movie.
I think it was
made in, like 2000.
That's not
black and white, is it?
Ew. No, not that old.
What about a Christmas movie?
I guess we can
sneak in Mean Girls.
That's not
really what I had in mind.
Last but not least,
don't forget to hand in
your permission slips
for this year's yuletide ball.
We'll be crowning
our Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
There's my Mrs. Claus.
Dude, dream on.
Next to your step-sister,
Vanessa's literally
the most
popular girl in school.
She-- she's not
my stepsister yet.
-Those crowns are ours.
-Right.
But first, you gotta
ask her to the dance.
Watch this.
Hey, Vanessa.
I was just wondering--
Get lost.
[laughs loudly]
What's going on?
Get in here.
Your brother's
such a nerd.
[exhales sharply]
Yeah, okay. Okay.
Hey, Vanessa,
just doing some stretches
before the big game.
[chuckles] Sure, I'll make
the game winning shot for you.
Did you also
happen to read
the latest chapter
to Lord of The Flies
for English class?
Crazy stuff, right?
I mean, what does that
even say about our society?
[sighs] Dude,
what cool girl
wants to talk about
a homework assignment.
[exhales sharply,
clears throat]
What's up Vanessa?
You wanna
make a TikTok vid?
How about we go
to the janitors'
make-out closet
on the first floor.
-[clears throat]
-Mom.
Make out closet?
Thanks for letting me know.
-I'll be shutting that down.
-What? No, you can't.
Don't care,
now, get ready for dinner
and don't start
another Game Boy.
Mom, Game Boys
haven't been a thing
since you were a kid.
Whatever it's called.
X-Cube, Play Box, Sega.
Sega?
Put a shirt on
and get downstairs.
Mom, please, do not
shut down the make out closet.
You told your mom? God.
You and your sister
are freaks.
[door bangs shut]
[playful, magical
instrumental playing]
I'm sorry, what?
We're officially
tying the knot.
Tying the knot as in?
They're getting
married, you idiot.
-Emily.
-I know what they're saying.
I'm just making sure.
How about you make sure to stop
blabbing all of our secrets
-to your mom?
-Guys.
I told you
it wasn't my fault.
You betrayed us all.
You know what you're like?
-You're like--
-Benedict Arnold.
Who's that?
He betrayed
the Continental Army
to join the British
in the American revolution.
So in other words,
you left the students
to side with the parents.
-Not a good look, bro.
-Yeah. What he said.
All right.
Enough, hmm?
What's gotten into you two?
I'm sorry, Daddy.
I'm happy for you.
Brandon,
I'm sensing you're upset.
Stop trying
to read my mind.
Brandon.
What a shame
Benedict Arnold
turning his back
on his new family so soon.
[playful
instrumental music playing]
I don't know,
maybe he needs more time
to get used to all of this,
us moving in together,
us getting engaged.
I don't know.
I don't know.
I feel like--
like, are we rushing this?
Hey, hey, hey,
no second guesses, okay?
They're our kids,
they'll see how happy we are.
And don't try
to psych me, Joseph.
I thought
you loved my psychic abilities.
[chuckles]
Oh, you know,
by the way,
my sister Tracie
texts me and she says
she's gonna
come in this weekend
instead of Christmas Eve.
-Oh, really?
-Mm-hmm.
Is that a problem?
-No, no, not at all.
-Okay, good.
Because you know she
really just needs family time.
I mean, this breakup
is really hard for her.
Of course. Love her.
Wouldn't
have it any other way.
Okay.
[Tessia speaking indistinctly]
JOSEPH: Of course.
I just can't believe
this is happening.
Sometimes people
aren't meant to be together.
Sorry.
Oh, no.
[soft instrumental playing]
Even they can't get along.
None of us can.
I have to think of a way
to get us all to stay together.
[tapping]
Morning, Dad.
What's up?
Mm-mm.
Hey, Dad,
just checking to see
when you're
picking me up on Christmas Eve.
Also, my big
game's Friday night,
maybe you could come?
Just let me know.
[sighs]
I wish
you were still here, Mom.
Especially, so I
don't have to deal with him.
Keep it down.
[sighs]
It's like they came
and took over everything.
-[knocking on door]
-TESSIA: Emily?
-Is it okay if I come in?
-Sure.
-Is everything okay?
-Fine.
What do you need
Principal Vaughn?
You know, you don't
have to call me that anymore.
Yeah, well,
"Mom" isn't an option
and my father
always taught me
it's rude to call an adult
by their first name, so...
All right then...
So listen,
I was wondering if it'd be okay
if my sister
stayed in your room?
Sure.
Not like I have a choice.
[knocking]
Oh, this is--
this is girls talk.
Okay. I'm gonna go.
Don't forget Curtis is coming
over for dinner tonight.
I remember,
-your college buddy, right?
-Yes.
Do you think we can
introduce him to my sister?
Maybe. Maybe.
Hold that thought.
You, pretty girl,
ready in five?
Yes, Daddy.
[imitating Emily]
Yes, Daddy.
[sentimental
instrumental playing]
[playful instrumental playing]
Note, color change
from crimson red to violet.
Now, for the test
to see if this formula
will truly make me
like something I hate.
[sighs]
Here goes nothing.
[gulps]
Give it a moment
to settle, then...
nope, still
don't like it.
[sighs]
Getting everyone
together by Christmas
is a failed experiment.
I'll just think
of something else to do
for science fair.
It'll take
a Christmas miracle
for me
to get this to work.
Maybe there's another way.
JOSEPH: Aiden,
come on bud.
We gotta go.
[electricity buzzing]
[playful instrumental playing]
[magic tinkling]
-My man.
-Yeah.
-Whoo!
-[laughs]
-So good to see you, man.
-Man.
You still remember
every move, don't you?
Yes, sir.
Now, I gotta warn you,
Tess is gonna try to hook
you up with her sister.
Oh, what we talking?
She's--
she's interesting.
How interesting?
Like a woman
I never met before
and I'll be captivated?
Just interesting.
How she look?
I'll let you be
the judge of that.
-It's good to see you, man.
-You, too.
I just don't get why I
can't spend Christmas with Dad.
Because your father--
he's a busy man.
But it's Christmas.
Well, you
do have a family here
who wants
to spend Christmas with you.
Who? The doctor,
Little Miss Sunshine,
and the nerd? Pass.
[chuckle] Okay.
Well, you can think
what you want about them,
but your soon-to-be-stepfather,
he truly cares about you.
And you could at least
be cordial with him, hmm?
Make that
my Christmas gift?
Can't I just get you, like,
a fruit cake or something?
Oh, sweetheart.
Nobody likes fruit cake.
[playful instrumental playing]
I just think
you two would get along.
I'm not
too sure about that.
Your fianc
hasn't exactly sold me.
-Oh, really?
-[Joseph coughing]
I just haven't gone
in detail just yet.
Trust me,
Tracie is a real catch.
See?
Aren't you a little too old
to be reading fairy tales?
It's not a fairy tale,
it's real encounter
with a Christmas fairy
called Alternis.
Alternis?
More like Al-bogus.
[Brandon laughs]
You can't
laugh at that, only I can.
Whatever you say,
Wicked Witch of the West.
Don't laugh at him.
Hey, you two, enough.
You guys know better.
Can I be excused?
I'm not hungry.
No, eat
your food first, man.
It's okay, honey.
You can be excused.
No, I don't want
you guys to fight I'll eat.
Fight? What are you
talking about, Aiden?
I heard you guys say that you
didn't belong together.
We weren't talking
about us, we were talking
about Aunt Tracie.
[with mouth full]
See? All done.
Thanks for dinner.
You see what y'all did?
[magical instrumental playing]
"Alternis,
I call upon thee
to bring us
Christmas joy-ingly.
This is no time
for pout.
We need to see
what your Christmas spirit
is all about.
Perhaps we need
to be rearranged
for all of us
to finally change."
[magic tinkling]
[door bangs]
[banging on door]
Hello?
[screams]
Shh, sorry,
sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, kid.
I didn't mean
to frighten you.
For I was called upon,
and now I am here.
[magic tinkling]
You're Alternis.
Right you are.
I'm the forgotten
spirit of Christmas.
The B-list celebrity
of spirits, so to speak.
Well, everyone knows
about Christmas
past, present and future,
but everyone always forgets
about poor old Alternis.
This is crazy.
No, this is
more than crazy.
This is
completely illogical.
Hey, hey.
You're the one
who called me here, kid.
Oh, what's this?
What are you doing?
This is the answer
to your prayers.
Once I mix these two,
you'll all see
from each other's perspective
and hopefully,
it'll open your eyes
to the true meaning
of Christmas.
But it's not me,
it's my--
I call it
my "Merry Little Switchmas."
Now, before I do this,
I, of course,
must read a little disclaimer.
[magic tinkling]
It's for the lawyers.
"Merry Little Switchmas
is a voluntary method
of getting one's family members
into the spirit of Christmas
by switching them.
In no way, shape or form
is Alternis," that's me,
"responsible
for any bodily harm
that comes to any
of the participants
as that falls
upon the wisher," that's you,
"and any other emotional drama
that this may cause.
All participants
will remain in the bodies
of the ones they switch with
until they finally realize
how to treat each other
with love and respect
and most all enjoy
the Christmas holiday.
All participants
have until morning
to switch back
or they'll remain
in each other's body--" Here!
What was that about
not being able to switch back?
Oh, come on, kid.
Are you really gonna
make me read all that again?
Remember,
I got it in with the big guy.
-Santa Claus is real?
-[laughing] Santa, is he real?
You believe this kid?
Of course, he's real.
Now, let's get
this show on the road.
Wait, how will I know
if it worked?
Oh, trust me.
You'll know.
Wait, can you switch it
with, like, a dog or a cat?
I think that'd
be really funny.
Sorry, kid, humans only.
Here we go.
-Wait!
-ALTERNIS: What? What?
Will it hurt?
-Maybe.
-What?
Good luck, kid.
I'm rooting for you.
[magic whooshing]
[Aiden coughing]
Dude, this is
why Mom said
no science experiments
in the house.
EMILY: Aiden!
[all coughing]
Oh, my gosh.
It worked.
What worked?
Wait, why do I sound like--
One crazy dream.
I don't think
this is a dream.
-Aiden, what did you do?
-I didn't do anything.
Yeah. What's going on?
He made some crazy
science experiment,
now we switched bodies
with each other.
Oh, I feel so strange.
That's the sense
of your body being clean.
I shower twice a week.
Aiden, switch us back now.
I can't.
I don't know how.
What do you mean?
You did it,
so just, like, undo it.
It's not that easy.
So then what?
Are we just stuck like this?
For now,
I think so.
I don't feel so good.
Oh, my stomach
is in knots.
Oh, this is awful.
Welcome to being a woman.
It passes, only lasts
seven excruciating days.
-What?
-If you won't try then I will.
Emily stop.
Don't touch any of that.
[calm
instrumental music playing]
So Dad-- Mr. Kingsley.
-Mr. Kingsley?
-Sorry.
Joseph, what's
on your agenda for today?
I didn't realize you found
psychology so interesting.
I don't.
Emily, shouldn't you go
finish getting
ready for school?
I am ready.
[screaming]
You better get
back upstairs and fix my--
I mean, yourself.
You are not
going to school like that.
Hey, don't talk
to your sister like that.
Yeah, Aiden,
don't talk to me like that.
I'm just nervous you're
ruining your perfect complexity
and getting
your hair in knots.
I don't care
about personal appearances.
Society shouldn't tell me
what I need to look like.
That's right, Emily.
When did you start
caring about that?
I don't,
I just know that Emily
has a reputation to uphold
and I don't want it ruined.
Emily, why don't you
at least go wash your face,
and Aiden, you should
take it down a notch.
TESSIA: All right,
everybody out in five.
Hey!
[Emily belches]
Bye, Dad.
I mean, Mr. Kingsley--
I mean, Joseph. B-- bye.
[playful instrumental playing]
Emily in the Twilight Zone?
Stop, you're
gonna poke my eye.
Stop.
Stay still. Geez.
Emily.
I can't ruin
my reputation, okay?
TESSIA: Come on,
guys, let's go!
[playful instrumental playing]
Hey. Hold on a sec, okay?
I just wanted
to make sure you were okay
after our conversation
about your dad.
Okay.
I know this all must be
really hard for you, sweetie,
but I hope you can enjoy
your Christmas with us.
Yeah, I could do that.
Okay. [chuckles]
[playful instrumental playing]
[school bell ringing]
Okay, Emily,
you need to latch onto someone
who looks
like the biggest nerd in here,
beside yourself.
Kingsley.
What are you doing
sitting at my desk?
I should have known,
it smells like a loser.
[students laughing]
You better get up now
before I make you.
Oh, I gotta get up,
but it may take me
a week to wash
this stench off my body.
[students laughing]
Gregory, Aiden,
I've had enough of you two
constantly fighting.
And I'm tired
of the apologies
because you both
really don't mean it.
-But--
-A butt is what
you two
needed to be sitting on.
No, as an important lesson,
you are to work together
for the science fair
competition and that's final.
And Aiden,
I trust you'll catch Gregory up
to speed
with whatever you have planned.
[suspenseful music playing]
-Hi Brandon.
-Hi Brandon.
-Hey, Brandon.
-Hi.
Oh, yes.
-KID: What's up?
-Oh, yeah.
[chuckles] Gotcha.
Okay, Brandon.
I think it would be
so cool if you asked Brandon
to the yuletide ball.
You guys would look
so cute together.
Perfect timing.
Brandon, what
a coincidence to see you here.
You know, we are just chatting
about the yuletide ball
and how Vanessa
still needs a date for it.
That's unfortunate.
I'm sorry
you don't have a date.
[chuckles] He's so funny.
Such a kidder.
Hold on a second, Vanessa.
-What are you doing?
-I don't know.
This is my one chance,
our one chance to get
Vanessa to go ball with us.
-You need to ask her.
-But I can't dance.
Dude, you'll learn.
Don't blow this for me.
-I don't know if this is a--
-Come on.
Anyway, Brandon here actually
had something he wanted to say.
Don't you, Brandon?
I-- what did you
ask Santa Claus
for Christmas this year?
I guess
I'll find out next time.
I-- I have to run.
["Iaphariel"
by Lil Big Apple playing]
Everything
is gonna be all right
Your one bad day
Ain't the end of your life
I say you can make it
Uh, I believe in you, yeah
Don't think
you won't get through
You gonna make this day
the best day ever
Here is to first day
Of the rest of your life
If they tell you something
They think clever
Know that they ain't
'Cause they ain't--
[playful instrumental playing]
You know, this is
actually really relaxing.
-I cannot believe you.
-What?
You actually allowed
my body to sweat in gym class.
Oh, my-- No, are you still
wearing my gym clothes?
-Yeah. So what?
-Take them off right now,
-and go shower.
-All right.
Actually,
I take that back.
Never shower or change
clothes for that matter.
Just stay
in that exact same outfit
until we get this
all figured out.
-So how was everyone's day?
-What do you think?
And yeah.
What's your deal with Vanessa?
-You talked to Vanessa?
-Duh. She's my bestie.
Don't get mad at him.
Also, I found this
in my backpack.
You went through my stuff?
Aiden, you have to
switch us back.
I-- I can't.
-It's a spell.
-A what?
This ain't some stupid
fairytale with elves and magic.
Spells don't exist.
Given our current
circumstances,
I would clearly
beg to differ.
Oh, I see,
this is your little attempt
to get us to become family.
Well, yeah, in a way.
Fine, I'll play along
if Brandon agrees
to treat my body
like the temple it is.
Only if you
agree to let me go
to the ball
with Vanessa.
Yeah. No.
Sorry, Aiden, I tried.
Have fun embarrassing
Brandon at the big game.
Oh, yeah,
well, jokes on you
because I'm gonna
be sweating nonstop
teaching Aiden
how to play ball.
Guys, please.
We have to get along
or we'll be stuck.
Fine by me.
I'll be at my sleepover
with all my besties,
including Vanessa.
You better cancel that
if we're still like this.
-I don't think I will.
-Guys!
[playful instrumental playing]
-Move over.
-You move over.
You two
aren't paying attention.
I am, it's Aiden's fault.
Sound familiar?
He was just trying
to hang out with the siblings
but they're
being mean to him.
Sounds familiar?
Now, why won't you two
just let grandma
tell the story?
"Aiden, Brandon,
and Emily were trying
to figure out how
they could work together.
It was either that
or they were gonna be stuck
under Alternis' spell
for the foreseeable future."
[playful instrumental playing]
Dude, it's not that hard
to get a ball into a hoop.
Maybe for you, it's not.
Just aim and shoot.
Okay.
Swish.
Right? Right?
I hit the net.
This is all your fault.
I'm gonna look
like an idiot
because you can't even
get one shot in, not one.
I'm trying.
BRANDON: That's
not good enough.
You'll never be
good enough.
All right,
guys, dinner time.
All right, Em.
[chuckling] That was amazing.
Brandon,
you better watch out.
She wanna take your spot
on the team. [chuckling]
Was it something I said?
[sighs]
[playful instrumental playing]
AIDEN: Oh, come on,
there has to be
a way to reverse this.
[knocking on door]
Can I come in?
I'm trying
the best I can, Em.
No, it's okay, I actually
came here to apologize.
Really?
Yeah.
I don't know
what came over me.
You know, my emotions
have been running kind of wild.
It's not easy
being your sister.
It's not easy being you.
All I think about are girls
and I can't stop eating.
This is
my second bowl tonight.
And not to mention
what's going on
with other parts
of my body.
Yeah, that takes him
getting used to,
but, hey, at least you're
getting some practice in.
So let's just say
this Alternis guy is real.
Just have to
help each other
work together
and get along, right?
Yeah.
Look, I
really like Vanessa
and I need your help.
It would mean a lot to me
if you asked her to the dance.
I told you,
I can't dance.
Then let me teach you.
Play slow song.
[soft music playing]
Not too bad,
but try sliding your feet
to the next position
instead of tapping.
How do you know
how to dance?
This isn't
my first school dance.
-I haven't been to any.
-Don't worry, dude.
Your time will come.
Here, take your hand.
Put it here, right?
Perfect, see?
You're a natural.
Yeah, I'm
actually doing it.
This Christmas
Things gonna be
a little different
For us
And every time--
-AIDEN: What are you--
-Just preparing you
for what she might do.
This means she likes you.
Okay.
[indistinct lyrics]
I-- I'm sorry. I can't.
It's-- it's too weird.
[playful instrumental playing]
How's my science project
coming along?
Oh, Gregory.
You sweet, stupid boy.
I won't be doing
a science fair project.
You will.
You're asking
for a beat down, Kingsley.
Go back to your desk
before I tell everyone
you still wet the bed
and sleep with a Teddy bear.
-[students laughing]
-Shut up. I don't.
Maybe you can make
our project on evolution
from bully to loser.
[students laughing]
Okay, everybody.
I hope
you finished your assignment.
You can start
uploading everything because--
Has anyone seen Aiden?
[playful instrumental playing]
-[students laughing]
-Gregory!
Can anyone tell me,
who were the original
axis powers in World War II?
Emily?
Germany, Italy, and Japan?
That's correct.
Yes. Nailed it.
Okay. I see you.
Psst! Stop
flirting in class.
What? No, I'm not.
Mm-hmm.
[suspenseful
instrumental playing]
[cheerful instrumental playing]
[sighs] Dude,
I'm worried about you.
You looked pretty bad
in practice this week.
It's part of my tactic.
I want everyone
to think I suck.
Why would you wanna do that?
To surprise everyone?
Whatever.
As long as your head
is in the game.
Yeah, I'm gonna play
like a combination
of Michael Bryant,
Shaquille Jordan,
and Kobe O'Neal.
Yeah.
Hey, ladies,
what are we chitchatting about?
I just wanted
to remind you all
about my sleepover
party tonight.
It's gonna be
totally awesome.
See you guys there.
What a loser.
[crowd cheering]
[energetic
instrumental music playing]
Thatcher Prep is the best
Thatcher Prep
don't take no mess
Thatcher Prep,
here is your win
Thatcher Prep,
let's begin
[indistinct]
[team cheering]
Thatcher Prep,
are you ready
for the Annual
Christmas Day game showdown?
[crowd cheering]
Let's hear it
for the Thatcher Prep
varsity team.
-[upbeat instrumental music]
-[crowd cheering]
You gotta go big
or go home
Vaughn, what is
our star player doing out here
when the game
is in there?
Come on, man.
Get up.
I'm no star.
I'm a loser.
COACH: Loser.
You're no loser.
I know exactly who you are
and what you made of.
You're the first one
in the practice
and the last one to leave
working on your shots.
Remember son, losers
always find a way to lose
and winners
always find a way to win.
Come on, let's get in there.
Let's win this game.
Come on, let's go, man.
Let's do this.
Let's go, Brandon.
It's game time.
I'm here, Coach,
I'm ready to put--
-[groaning in pain]
-[team member laughing]
[energetic music playing]
Man, what's
going on with Brandon?
Says it's a tactic
to make us think he sucks.
-Why would he do that?
-I've no idea.
[crowd exclaiming in surprise]
You're good, bud?
Listen, we need you.
Put that shot on automatic,
and let's win this.
Let's go.
[crowd cheering]
I got this.
All right, fellas,
this is the game of the year.
Family on three.
-One, two, three.
-[all] Family!
Let's go.
Get out there, get out there.
[crowd cheering]
["It's Going Down"
by Nite Owl playing]
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
It's going down,
it's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
It's going down,
it's going down
This is how you start
a fresh rap and a new track
Dude, you're
going the wrong way.
In fact, I need that,
less than a six pack
But don't drink and drive
'Cause it's
easy [indistinct]
Don't be the crash dummy
Don't smile,
ain't nothing funny
Learned a long time ago
You catch
more bees with honey
My flow is like vinegar,
oh, that's nasty
I'm a [indistinct]
in the streets
Ain't nothing
hard getting past me
[cheering] Go, go, go, "V"!
[cheering]
I'll kill a rapper on TV
for the mood if you let me
Look at her,
I'm a savage...
[whistle blowing]
Look at me
fresh as I can be
-[indistinct]
-No, dude.
We're down by two with
ten seconds left.
I'm taking that.
[crowd cheering]
It's going down,
I'm your captain
It's going down
I'm your
I'm your captain now
You know how long it takes me
to manicure those nails?
I'm your captain now
It's going down,
it's going down
He's open, pass it.
[heart beating]
[yawns loudly]
[heartbeat continues]
[crowd cheering]
[speaking inaudibly]
[calm
instrumental music playing]
Freezing.
Oh, Brandon,
I know it was a tough game,
but the best part
about it is,
just like a basketball,
you can always bounce back.
[scoffs] I've never
bounce to begin with,
but I appreciate
the encouragement.
I'll say,
you never looked up,
your wrists were floppy,
you threw errant
passes across the court,
and you took contested shots.
Since when you become
a basketball coach?
Oh, she can ball.
I saw her a few nights ago.
Emily, you can play
some basketball?
First time
for everything.
Oh, I almost forgot
your sleepover.
I had the whole
living room set up for you.
That's right.
The sleepover.
Oh, no! That's tonight?
[plane engine roaring]
[suspenseful
instrumental playing]
-[all laughing]
-Let's take a selfie. Come on.
[all laughing]
So what does
everyone wanna do tonight?
I was thinking
we could talk about boys.
Speaking of,
where's Brandon?
He was embarrassing
at the game tonight.
I could have played better.
Yeah, but he's
still pretty cute.
Totally, sarcastic.
-[laughing] Yeah.
-Be careful.
You don't want
two best friends
fighting after you,
especially if one of them
is your stepbrother.
Best friends?
Yeah, you know
Jesse is into you.
It's so obvi!
Maybe if Brandon
finally asks me to the dance,
we could all go together.
That's right.
He hasn't asked you yet.
But don't worry, he will.
I mean, why wouldn't he?
You're like the most
gorgeous girl in school.
-Um, thanks Em.
-BRANDON: I mean it.
I've always
thought that about you.
But not only
on the outside,
you're the most beautiful girl
on the inside too.
[inhales deeply]
I always think about you.
That's what
he should say, at least, yeah.
-[all laughing]
-BRANDON: Yeah, he should say.
Looks like
we have a party crasher.
Oh, he's so cute!
BRANDON: Go away, Aiden.
This is
a girl's only sleepover.
Then you should leave.
-[all laughing]
-[door bell ringing]
TESSIA: Aunt Tracie is here!
Oh, great!
[Tracie groaning]
[both screaming indistinctly]
-Oh, I missed you.
-I missed you too!
Oh, girl,
you done moved up.
Well, you know...
[both laughing]
Tracie, looks like
you packed for a few months
-instead of a few days.
-Oh, well, you know,
I always like
to play it by ear. [laughs]
-JOSEPH: Right.
-Hey, Dog Jojo,
can I call you Dog Jojo?
Do you know
what my one Christmas wish is?
I know what mine is.
For you to hook me up
with one of your friends
so we can be
one big old happy family!
[Tracie laughs]
-Isn't that right?
-TRACIE: Yeah.
Be a sweetheart...
and take this stuff
upstairs for me.
-[laughing in distance]
-Is that giggling I hear?
Oh, the girls
are having a sleepover.
-[gasps]
-Tracie!
Y'all having
a slumber party?
Oh, count me in.
BRANDON: Hi Aunt Tracie.
Uh, long time no see.
Yes.
Yes.
It has been.
[laughs]
Oh, there's
my handsome nephew.
Well, don't just
stand there, bring it in.
-All right.
-Come on. [laughs]
-Oh, you got so tall.
-[Aiden gasps]
Come here. [groans]
-Hi Aunt Tracie.
-What's wrong with you boy?
Uh, Brandon,
why don't you give Aunt Tracie
a tour of the house?
[gasps]
[laughs] Well,
I don't want none of that.
I want in
on this juicy gossip circle.
[panting] Now...
which one of you
is my nephew's girlfriend?
Okay.
She kinda--
you're kinda cute.
Oh, hey.
Uh, can I talk to you
for a moment in private?
[all exclaiming]
-So cute!
-That's so cute!
Oh, I wish
I was y'all's age again.
The opportunities
for love are endless.
Not like at my age.
Mm-mm, honeys. [laughs]
There are
no good single men left.
[sighs] I'm at
the bottom of the barrel.
Like, "Hello?
Hello? Hello?"
So which one of y'all dad
is divorced and single?
[ominous music playing]
-Are you okay?
-[exhales] I'm fine.
I, um--
I would like
to ask your permission,
if you'd be so agreeable
to accompany me
to the yuletide ball.
-You're such a weirdo.
-Oh!
Yes, I would love
to go with you.
Oh, that's fantastic news!
Vanessa?
I should get back.
[Aiden sighs]
-Are you serious?
-What? What's wrong?
I asked her just like you said
and she said yes.
I didn't tell you
to kiss her.
You're trying to steal my kiss.
That's my moment.
I'm-- I'm sorry.
-Just go away.
-[Aiden sighs]
[ominous instrumental playing]
-Get out of my room.
-But it's my room!
Not anymore.
Get out!
We're all going through
a tough time, Emily.
That doesn't mean
you have to treat everyone
like they're your enemy.
Oh, I didn't know your
situation was worse than mine.
Brandon's down there
embarrassing me.
And I embarrassed myself
in front of the whole school.
So what?
You're used to that.
Ever since mom died,
you're treating me different.
I miss her
just as much as you do.
I just wish
you would stop taking
all your anger out on me.
[Christmas music plying]
[screaming]
[ominous instrumental playing]
[panting]
What is it?
There's someone
in the closet.
-Aiden, don't!
-It's fine.
It's just Alternis.
Oh, sorry kid.
I forgot.
You're Brandon now,
Emily is you. [chuckles]
This mix up
sure got me confusing.
-You're-- you're real?
-Of course I am real.
-Well, I'm no Easter bunny.
-What are you doing here?
Oh, I'm just checking
on your progress.
Progress?
You actually exist
and you came
to check on our progress?
Switch us back now!
Geez!
Looks like
someone's getting
a lump of coal
this year.
EMILY:
This is not a joke!
Our lives
are being ruined
because of you.
Oh, your merry
little switchmas
wasn't intended
to ruin lives,
but to bring
you closer.
We are closer.
-We're literally each other.
-No, we're not.
If anything,
we're just even further apart.
Can't you just
switch us back?
A little
word of advice.
Christmas is
all about sharing
and spending special moments
with the ones you love.
I can't tell you
how many families
aren't able to do that.
So please,
I urge you help each other
achieve your goals
this Christmas.
You're literally
in the other shoes.
It shouldn't be
too hard.
Easy for you to say.
On the bright side,
you'll have plenty of time
to figure it out
the rest of the year.
[door shuts closed]
[sighs]
We're doomed, aren't we?
[snoring]
Oh, God!
I think
I'm gonna be sick.
[grunts]
Good morning, roomie.
Sorry, I didn't mean
to just barge in like that.
[groans]
Don't worry, sweetie.
Besides ain't nothing
you've never seen before
or have to be
embarrassed about.
It's a--
it's a little different.
Don't ever be embarrassed
of your body.
You are a strong
and beautiful woman
and the whole world
should know.
["Joy to the World"
instrumental playing]
I mean, how can
all of these guys pass this up?
-[Joseph clears throat]
-Right?
TRACIE: Yeah.
-I can't imagine
-What?
[Joseph clears throat]
Honey,
didn't you say
you were gonna hook Tracie up
with your friend Curtis?
We should do that tonight
right here at the house.
-Oh, Cu-- Curtis?
-TESSIA: Mm-hmm.
-Double date?
-Mm-hmm.
Oh, now he sounds
intriguing. [laughs]
Tracie, I ain't even told you
anything about him yet.
If he has a pulse,
then he sounds intriguing!
[chuckles]
I'm gonna let you two
chat about this, hmm?
[munching]
Oh, dog,
I need some real advice.
Now, I don't know why,
but every time
I go out on a first date
I scare 'em off.
[sighs]
I'm-- I'm sorry to interrupt,
but could I possibly
talk with Joseph?
Yes.
How about
we talk about this later?
Yes, we definitely will.
Your aunt, she's...
one of a kind.
-She scares me.
-[chuckles]
Anyway,
what's on your mind?
I've just been feeling
a bit down in the dumps lately.
-Because of your game?
-Well--
Don't worry about it, man.
We all had bad games.
Believe it or not, I used
to play ball back in my day.
-I know. You do?
-You do?
I mean my-- my mom,
she-- she mentioned it.
Right. Right.
Uh, so whenever
I had a bad game,
I just get right back up
and I keep trying.
Hey, maybe if we get
some free time,
me and you
could play some ball.
That'll give you a confidence
boost, so that's for sure.
Sure.
I'd like that.
[sniffs & groans]
Vanessa!
[sniffs]
What are you doing?
Uh, how long
have you been sitting there?
Not long.
I got kicked out
of the dining room
just when your father
was about
to get me
some good dating advice.
Aunt Tracie,
you don't need a guy
to prove your worth,
you're great as you are.
And if someone
can't recognize that,
that's their problem.
Oh, that is
the nicest thing
anyone has ever
said to me.
If I ever have a stepchild,
I hope they are just like you.
-No, you don't.
-[chuckles]
Oh, gosh!
Uh, Tessia,
can we talk?
Yeah.
Is everything okay?
Oh, kinda.
I don't know.
Well, you know,
you can always talk to me.
I mean, I'm sure you get
great advice from your father,
but nothing like
a little girl chat, you know?
Yeah, sure.
You know,
I want you to know
that I could never
take your mother's place,
but I truly do care
about you and your brother.
We need to talk.
Not this Alternis
stuff again.
Dude, I hate to break it to you
but
all these Christmas spirits,
they're not real.
They are real.
Well, at least Alternis is.
-And Santa.
-[scoffs]
-Don't laugh at him.
-Uh, it's fine.
Look, we all have to do
something nice for each other,
help each other out
in some type of way
and maybe we can
reverse the spell.
Right.
I'm gonna help Aiden win
the Science Fair competition.
And you,
you can help me ace my final.
And I'm gonna learn how
to dance and impress Vanessa.
Even though
I'm still reluctant on that.
Cool.
First, you almost stole
my first kiss
and now you're gonna steal
my first dance.
How is that helping me?
When we do switch back,
she'll really like you.
No, she'll like you.
It may be me on the outside,
but you're still
pulling all the strings.
These next year events
are the biggest
in our lives before Christmas.
[sighs]
Fine. I'm in.
But I still don't think
it'll work.
Thanks dude.
All we need you to do
is try, bro.
Did you just call him
"dude" and "bro"?
Yeah, I'm trying
to speak like he would.
Figured it'd be
some good practice.
Not bad, bro.
My man!
If you still wanna run,
you can.
TRACIE: Is that him?
[clumping]
Oh, my God!
You are one handsome
Santa's little helper.
Curtis, this is Tracie.
[clears throat]
-My pleasure.
-Oh, it's all mine.
-[Curtis grunts]
-Oh, it-- it will be.
-[chuckles]
-Hey.
-Hey.
-Hey.
-How are you?
-Good.
-Good to see you.
-You too.
-Yeah, I'll take that.
-Yeah, please.
I'm usually
on Santa's good list,
but tonight I'm gonna be
on his naughty one.
-[evil laughter]
-[grunts]
Um, well regardless,
I really hope
Santa brings you some presents.
Oh, you are so sweet.
[laughs]
She's really nice.
Really nice.
Did she-- did she just pinch
my cheek like I'm a baby?
-Mm-hmm.
-You--
-That's what you--
-I warned you.
But you-- [groans]
["Here" by Musta playing]
You say
you never need to know
You say
you're better off alone
I know you're wrong
but I can't prove it
I'll let you find out
on your own
Uh, I don't mind
Waiting
around forever
I know your heart's
running in high gears
Ooh, but you can
reach out to me whenever
I'll be here
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
So it's turn here
not me babe
Who is the president
in the United States?
I don't know.
Oprah?
EMILY: Wrong!
See I was born
to your lover
Emotions just
get in the way
Ooh, I know you only have
good intentions
But boy I see someone
who's not him
Uh, don't a valuable thing
on me babe
Don't be stupid
Here I am
Babe, I don't want you
to love me
Here I am
You're only
wasting your time
Here I am
I'm not the saddle
in your kind
Here I am, oh, no
When you need me
I'll be here
Babe, I don't want you
to love me
You're only
wasting your time
Every moment
I'm not the saddle
in your kind
I'll be here
CHRISTMAS SINGERS: We wish
you a Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you merry Christmas,
we wish you merry Christmas
We wish you
a merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Fa, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Fa, la, la, la, la, la
La, la
Now, how--
There's a logical
explanation for this.
-Sing the song.
-It's just that--
Don't try
to psych her, Joseph.
-Tracie-- Babe
-Don't.
She's just Tracie
and she always has been.
[smacks lips] Well.
Um, thank you all
for the invite tonight.
I had
a really good time,
but not feeling well
I'm gonna go home.
-Oh, okay.
-We can give you a ride home.
No, um, I'm gonna use
my Catch A Ride app.
-All right?
-Yeah.
And good luck
and Merry Christmas.
No, no.
JOSEPH: All right.
[clears throat]
What am I gonna
tell her now?
Tell me what?
-JOSEPH: Hmm?
-Uh--
Oh, wait,
where-- where's Curtis?
[Joseph inhales deeply]
He-- he had
to catch a ride, but--
Yeah.
He didn't say goodbye.
[groans]
Let's get
some cookies, huh?
[chuckles]
Class, you have
one hour to complete the test
starting now.
You have
a half hour left.
15 minutes.
Don't worry, Aiden.
-You're gonna do great.
-BRANDON: Yeah.
You got this, dude.
I mean little bro.
I mean, brother.
That was really nice that
you came along to cheer him
and I really appreciate it.
[applauding]
All right up next.
We have Aiden Kingsley.
EMILY:
Hello my older peers.
Thank you for organizing
the students' event
that lets us show off
our scientific interests.
I don't sound
like that, do I?
-She's actually pretty spot on.
-[scoffs] That's preposterous.
May I present
a model city natural disaster.
[beeping]
[crashing]
[applauding]
All right, can I have
everyone's attention?
It is now time
to announce
this year's Science Fair's
first place winner.
And the winner is--
drum roll--
Aiden Kingsley.
[applauding]
Big deal.
Anyone can do that.
Hey, punk.
You know who I am?
-Uh...
-I'm Aiden's older brother.
So next time you mess with him,
you mess with me.
-Yeah, got it?
-BRANDON: Yeah.
I'll mess you up real bad.
I mean he will, Brandon.
-Yeah.
-Not me.
Who's Emily?
But also Aiden's older sister.
I-- I think
he gets the point.
BRANDON: Okay.
So I passed
Emily's test.
She got first place
in the Science Fair.
Now all we have left
is the Yuletide ball.
[sighs] Right.
-My part.
-EMILY: You got this.
Just remember our dance moves
and it shouldn't be too hard
for whatever reason
Vanessa likes him.
-What's not to like?
-I could write a whole novel.
Okay guys, please,
let's just get ready for it.
I need Brandon
to shave my face.
-You can have it, Hailey.
-No, it's okay.
I know how much you love
gingerbread cookies.
-Keep going, grandma.
-Yeah.
They only have
to the dance to conquer
and they'll be able
to switch back!
[scoffs]
So you think?
[loud cheering]
Your dress
is so tight and itchy.
-It's killing me. God!
-Welcome to being girl.
You guys look amazing.
And the dress
is beautiful, Emily.
And who are these
handsome young men?
Please try hard
not to embarrass us.
All right.
I understand.
You guys go
and have a good time.
[Aiden sighs]
Boy, there she is.
BRANDON: Wow!
She looks like an angel.
-Stay confident.
-Yeah.
I held up
my end of the bargain.
All you need to do
is dance with the girl.
-You got this.
-Come here.
[thudding]
[sighs]
Wrong room again!
Aiden is Brandon now.
Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden.
Emily, Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden, Emily.
Emily, Aiden, Brandon.
Brandon, Aiden, Emily.
[mumbling]
See, not that hard
to remember.
[tinkling]
[both screaming]
That's my brassiere.
[both screaming]
Rude.
It's on the floor.
Well, yeah.
Well, just-- [smacks lips]
Put that right there
and, um, those are good.
Those are good.
Come back!
[live music playing]
Mm, oh
AIDEN: Let's dance.
I want you to see
I wish us
I only ever see this
Christmas so come
You know,
I'm really glad
you didn't end up
being who Emily said you are.
What did she say?
You're typical jock.
I really like you.
I-- I really like you too.
-Hey!
-Sorry.
I need to talk to him
for a second.
He'll be right back.
Hey, how's your date
going with Brandon?
Great until his little brother
just pulled him away.
How about a friend's dance
in the meantime?
Sure.
Maybe we should stop.
Everyone is staring.
-Let them.
-VANESSA: Uh...
Can I cut in?
Yes.
She will love too.
Emily, there's something
I've been wanting to tell you.
-Oh, God!
-It's nothing bad.
At least I hope
you don't feel that way,
but I'm in love
with you.
Why?
I mean,
that's very sweet of you.
You know, I think you should
tell Aiden how you feel.
What?
Why would I do that?
Because he's my brother
and his opinion matters to me
on who I date.
But isn't he ten?
Either you talk to him
or lose your chance of me.
-Did I blow it?
-No, you didn't blow it.
You just need
to get your mind in order.
I thought
you would have a stronger will,
but I guess
boys are boys.
I just-- I can't stop
thinking about her.
My hormones are raging.
-[hissing]
-I know.
Maybe pretend
Vanessa is Tessia.
But I don't wanna
dance with her.
-Exactly.
-Oh!
Oh.
Yo, dude,
can I talk to Aiden?
-Yeah, go on.
-Yeah, you can.
It's okay.
You can go back to the dancing.
AIDEN: Oh, okay.
I guess.
He's been acting so weirdly.
Hormones.
Anyway, what can I do
for you, Jesse?
This is so weird.
I want Emily
to be my girlfriend,
but I have to ask you
for permission first.
-I wouldn't be opposed.
-Really? Cool.
That's sick. Thanks.
But if you ever do
anything to break my--
I mean Emily's heart,
you'll regret ever asking me.
Whoa! Okay.
-I promise.
-Good.
Now let's go
back to the dance.
[upbeat music playing]
Sorry about
the interruption.
It's okay. It's cute you took.
a liking to Aiden.
What do you say we go
[indistinct] on this floor.
Follow my lead.
Yeah, let me see you
turn up
Let me, let me see you
twerk, twerk, twerk
Just, just make it
twerk, twerk, twerk
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Turn it up, turn it up
Show me the magic
Give it all,
don't expect nothing from me
Now make it, make it rain
I'mma do my rain dance
in my six inch heels
I flow like that
It's on you face,
I know you want me
You dirty whine
back it up and dock it
I'm your competition boy
I ain't got time
[indistinct]
if you ain't turning up
Step to side
all the pretty girls twerk
[indistinct] from the sky
Now, throw your hands up,
come up get loud
Now let me see you dip, eh
Now let me see you
twerk, eh
Now let me see you
turn up
Yeah, let me see you
turn up
Let me, let me see you
twerk, twerk, twerk
Just, just make it
twerk, twerk, twerk
Let me, let me
see you turn up
Let me, let me
see you turn up
You gotta hit
the club tonight
If you're holding up wall
you're nothing right
Get some fun in your life
that booty so thick--
[applauding]
It's time
to announce the winner
for Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Are you ready?
-Let's do this.
-All right.
[applauding & loud cheering]
All right.
Is everyone having
a wonderful cherry time
at this year's Yuletide ball?
[cheering & screaming]
All right.
Now, the moment
you've all been waiting for,
the crowning
of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
[applauding]
Now this may not come
as a surprise to you all,
but it was definitely
a surprise for me.
The two who have been
tearing up this dance floor
all night long,
Brandon and Vanessa!
[applauding]
[laughing]
[louder applauding]
I've never met
a man like you before.
I-- I've met
thousands of people like you.
Yeah, perks of being
a Christmas spirit.
And you chose
to stay here with me?
Oh!
"Chose" isn't really the right
word for this situation.
Oh!
[panting]
["All I Want For Christmas"
by One Vision Music]
Sittin' by the fire
Where did he go?
Looking at this
photo of you
-Where did who go?
-Uh, a man? Yeah.
I think he said his name was,
uh,
Albert or-- or something.
[panting]
I think
someone needs a cutoff.
No, no.
He was just here
and we fell in love.
Oh, Tracie.
All I want for Christmas
is time with you
-You need some water, love.
-Okay.
I need some water.
[groans]
All I need is you
-What is that?
-It's the coat.
Oh, okay.
All I want for Christmas
is not under a tree
It's right next to me
Just you and me
[water splashing]
Brandon, it's your father.
AIDEN: Hello?
BRANDON'S FATHER:
Brandon, Merry Christmas son.
Where are you?
It sounds like a party.
BRANDON'S FATHER:
I'm just at a work thing.
But why aren't you
here with me?
-It's Christmas Eve.
-BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh, look,
buddy, I really wanted to,
but you know
how these things are.
But it doesn't matter.
Family should be
together on Christmas.
BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh,
you sound like your mother.
[chuckles] Hey.
Hey, listen bud.
I got to go. Huh?
Important stuff.
-Talk soon.
-Okay, Merry-- [sighs]
You know what?
I am so proud of you
because I know
that took courage.
And one day
your father's gonna see
what a great kid
he's missing out on, hmm?
Yeah, I've just remembered
the new chemistry project.
It's [indistinct],
really great.
Have a nice conversation
with my dad?
Not really.
He was just
at some work function.
What did you
say to him?
I asked
why he wasn't here with me.
-Well, you.
-What?
Why would you
do that?
Because he should be here
with you on Christmas.
How can you say that to him?
Now he'll never show up.
-Brandon, calm down.
-No!
I would have
never said that to him.
-Well, maybe you should.
-And lose him even more?
-I'm sorry. I--
-No!
You know what, Aiden,
you can have it,
my whole life.
Vanessa, basketball
and my dad, it's all yours.
[snoring]
[snorting]
-Wait!
-You can't leave!
We have to be together
or the spell won't be broken.
I don't care anymore.
I'm done helping the two of you
while I get nothing in return.
But, Vanessa--
It's you, Aiden.
She likes you.
She liked you way before this
whole switch thing happened.
I hated to admit it
but she always liked you.
Please don't go!
That's my body
you're walking away with.
Yeah.
And it's my choice.
Brandon!
Let him go.
He'll be back.
He has
to come back.
I guess we can look
at the bright side.
There's a bright side?
Yeah, we're finally able
to get along.
I bet Mom
would be really proud of us.
You know, sometimes
I can barely remember her.
I can't believe
how hard it was for you.
You were so young.
Still is for me.
I'm glad we're finally
able to talk about it.
[footsteps thumping]
[crickets]
Wh-- who are you?
Alternis is the name and
helping families is my game.
-You're real?
-Of course, I'm real!
Well, I'm as real
as this tree here.
I usually don't interfere.
I mean, I could get in some
serious legal trouble for this.
But you're just so close,
I couldn't not help.
How are we close?
I just
stormed out on them.
I abandoned everyone.
The night's
not over yet.
You can still make it
back in time if you hurry.
No. I can't.
How can I forgive Aiden
for what he did?
Aiden's not the person
you should be forgiving.
In fact,
you should be thanking him.
Let me show you.
Aiden was being
his age.
Asking innocent questions
any child would.
Wanting to know where
his father was on Christmas.
Why something
was so much more important
than being with him.
I had an amazing family
right before my eyes.
And I took them
for granted.
It's never too late, Brandon.
Your family's still there
and they still love you.
I have to get back.
I have to go.
Thank you, Alternis!
Well, you better hurry!
Once the clock
strikes midnight,
the spell remains!
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Fall on your knees
Silent night
Holy night
I'm so sorry
for running off.
I hope
I'm able to fix this.
[tinkling]
[sleigh bells ringing]
BOTH: Merry Christmas!
Am I dreaming?
-Oh, please say no.
-Mm-mm.
You know it's Christmas
morning, baby girl.
-That means--
-We're back!
[cheering & laughing]
Oh, God,
my poor skin.
Don't worry, I'll never let
this happen to you again.
[paper rustling]
[laughs] I'm back!
I am not looking
forward to puberty.
[laughter]
Come on, guys!
Let's go, it's Christmas!
Oh, where's
your Christmas outfit?
I'll go get it,
come on!
-Merry Christmas!
-[exclaiming]
[delighted laughs]
[crosstalk]
Oh, he got a lot.
He must've been
on Santa's good list.
Hello.
Oh, I'm not
your baby, okay.
-[paper rustling]
-Oh, stop!
Hey, men, I told you
I was gonna play some ball.
Appreciate it.
Appreciate it.
Okay, where's mine?
[delighted squeals]
-Uh, Tracie.
-[gasps & squeals]
I wonder
who this is from.
I don't know.
Must be Santa Claus.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my gosh,
it comes with a wallet!
Oh, there's some
juicy stuff in here.
All our family's together
All our family's together
over Christmas time
[indistinct]
How you like it?
[indistinct]
Guys!
All around the table
Why does this letter
have our name on it?
-Where is it from?
-I don't know.
"Dear Aiden,
Emily, and Brandon,
Congratulations
on beating Alternis' spell.
Only the strongest of families
can overcome it.
And you have proved
that you can be that.
As time goes on, I urge you
to remember this experience
and share your love
with everyone
you come
in contact with.
Love is contagious!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love always, Santa Claus."
-Santa Claus!
-What?
That's crazy!
[gasps]
[thudding]
-Alternis?
-Oh, no.
Don't worry.
I'm just here
to offer
my personal congratulations.
Good job. I'm proud of you.
All of you.
[liquid pouring]
Oh!
-Wanna try it again?
-ALL: No!
All right, fine.
I'm just teasing, okay?
Touchy.
Touchy.
[heavy breathing]
Well, I guess
this is goodbye for now.
Remember, family is where life
begins and love never ends.
-Until next time.
-[thudding]
[tinkling]
-What? That's it?
-There has to be more.
What happens to Aunt Tracie,
Tessia and Joseph?
Well, that's a story
for another time.
So, what did
you two learn?
I'm sorry
I bothered you
and went into your room
when you told me not to.
I'm sorry
for being mean.
I'll try to be
a better sister.
-[footsteps approaching]
-Hey, I'm back!
BOTH: Mom!
Hey! Well, okay.
Who are you two and what have
you done with Hailey and Jaxx?
Well, I told them
a little story about Alternis.
-Alter-who?
-Alternis.
He's the forgotten
Christmas spirit.
Yeah, come on,
we'll tell you all about him.
Okay, baby.
All right, y'all behave
yourselves, you hear me?
-All right, bye, Mama.
-Bye, baby!
All right, y'all be careful.
Call me when you get home.
-HENRIETTA: All right.
-Okay.
[door shuts closes]
Hmm, could've sworn
I saw something out there.
I don't know.
Maybe I shoulda kept them kids
to read me a bedtime story.
Merry Switchmas to all,
and to all a good night!
[tinkling]
[footsteps approaching]
Nice.
[crashing]
Okay.
I won't do that again.
Alternis.
Alternis.
Those shoes look familiar.
Hmm, what is this?
Atta boy. So smart.
I mean,
I am a little parched.
This some new fancy soda,
or something?
[gulping]
No, Aunt Tracie!
Don't drink that!
[burping]