Christmas Again (2021) Movie Script
[pop music plays]
[knocks]
Rowena.
Uh. Are you still up?
Everyone's coming early
tomorrow.
Relax, Mom. Getting up early
on Christmas is what I do best.
Ayayay . What a mess. I thought
we agreed you'd clean up,
Rowena.
I wanted to,
but I was so excited for
Christmas.
Uh-huh.
[gasps] I didn't know
you still had this.
I love that thing.
It reminds me of the Christmas
when we all went to go see The
Nutcracker.
Surprised you still remember it.
You were so young.
Well, I slept through half of
it, but the other half really
landed.
It almost made my list. Look.
Okay.
"Rowena's top five Christmas
memories."
"Number five: The Christmas
Around the World exhibit at the
museum."
That's where we took that
picture of you and Gabriella
under the big tree.
-"Number four: The pier."
-Remember?
We got to see all the
holiday performers.
And I got to ride the Ferris
wheel. That was a classic.
"Number three:
The Santa versus Elves hockey
match."
Which Dad and I
will definitely want to watch
tomorrow.
"Number two: That
big platform thingy."
The giant platform
thingy that opens out
so you feel like you're flying
over the city.
Right. At the top of
the Hancock building.
But you were too scared
to even step on it.
Okay, yeah, but I watched Gabby
do it from only a few feet away.
The look on her
face was priceless.
And my number one favorite
Christmas memory: The
Winterfest.
-Obvi.
-Obvi.
Can we please go back to the
Winterfest tomorrow, Mom?
Well, honey, we might have to
switch things up a little bit
this year.
It's our first Christmas
with some new faces.
You mean Diane and Louie?
[groans] Honey, I know that
these memories mean a lot to
you,
but, hey, we can
make new memories.
Christmas isn't only
about tradition.
It's about us being all together
despite the changes.
But don't want
anything to change.
I know you don't, honey,
but sometimes change is for the
best.
And you'd know that if you
cleaned your room every once in
a while.
Okay, lights out, you, or
someone's not getting a visit
from Santa.
Buenas noches, mi niita.
Buenas noches, Mama.
[car engine starts]
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
- That's right. It is Christma--
- Christma--
Boo!
Louie! Oh, you're gonna get it!
[giggles]
[groans]
Got you, you little devil.
What are you doing? Having fun
upstairs?
Yeah, I was having
lots of fun with Ro.
Hey, sprout. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Dad.
Uh, why didn't you come wake me
like you always do?
Well, I wanted to,
but Louie asked to do the
honors.
Looks like he got the job done.
She's totally up.
Yeah, she is.
Come on, Ro. Come
say hi to Diane.
Up, over.
Yes, just like that!
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
What position do you play?
-Goalie.
-Ro.
Okay. Shortstop.
Dad, I made a list of my
favorite Christmas memories for
us to do again.
Which do want to do first?
[sighs] Gee, I
don't know, sprout.
I think your mom's planning
a nice day for everyone.
We might have to
play this by ear.
Uh, but we can at least watch
the Santas versus Elves match,
can't we?
-[chuckles]
-This has got to be the Santas'
year.
Oh, I hope so,
after the last couple beatdowns.
Although I'm hearing that
the Santas' center is out with
spasms.
Again? That guy
should really stretch.
-Uh, do you think--
-What's a center?
Uh, a position in hockey.
Usually the middle player on the
forward line.
-Do you think we could--
-What are spasms?
Something you won't have to
worry about for a long time.
I'm sorry, sweetheart.
What were you asking me?
-Do you think the Santas could
still-- -Shoelaces.
[grunts]
Who took the last chocolate?
[grunting]
-[whispers] Stop it!
-It wasn't me.
Uh, maybe Santa was
hungry last night.
Don't give me that, Dad.
I'm not a little baby like
Louie.
-[scoffs] Watch it, Ro.
-But, Mom,
we trade off every year
who gets the last chocolate.
This was supposed to be my year.
It was me. I'm sorry, Rowena.
I-I didn't know about your
tradition.
[Louie] Look what I can do.
-[Diane laughs]
-Oh, Louie, that's wonderful.
-He's only had one class.
-Oh.
Hope you asked
Santa for a blankie.
'Cause it's gonna be cold
out of that spotlight.
[chuckles]
[doorbell rings]
-[laughing]
-[chatter]
Ay, Gabriella. [speaks Spanish]
[both laugh]
You two are looking lively
indeed. How was midnight mass?
-Ooh.
-Absolutely transporting.
[Dad] Good.
Oh, Diane, it's so
good to see you.
It's good to see you, Sofia.
And you too, Hector.
Diana, por favor . I already told
you all my friends call me Doc.
[chuckles]
-Well, Merry Christmas, Doc.
[chuckles] -Merry Christmas.
-Oh. [chuckles]
-[gasps] Oh, my little Rowena.
[kisses]
Did you like the sweater?
I made it myself.
We haven't opened
presents yet, Ma.
-Oh.
-But thanks for the spoiler.
Aw. [kisses]
All right. All right. [chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
Ro, are we having
a nice Christmas?
-[stomach gurgles] Oh.
-Oh.
-[exhales] Mmm. [chuckles]
-[speaking Spanish, chuckles]
It's my fault.
I should never have dragged you
to that greasy spoon diner.
Ro.
-[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
-Oh, no.
-[Sofia farts]
-Ew!
Sausage and eggs.
-[laughing]
-[doorbell rings]
[Rowena] Uncle
Gerry. Uncle Bruce.
-Merry Christmas!
-[shushes]
You got a dog?
Perfect. She's awake again.
We adopted Olive from the
shelter. She kept us up all
night.
-Okay. Come in.
-Hey, you wanna hold her?
-Yes. Oh, my God. Isn't she
cute? -Here she is.
Who do we have here?
Who is it? Oh, it's a baby.
-Oh. Oh.
-[coos]
It's a good thing you're not a
cat 'cause cats make me so
sneezy. [kisses]
Oh, hey, I know a little boy
who'd love to meet you.
Uncle Gerry?
-It's not mine. Hers.
-[chatter]
Well, then you
give her the socks.
I love my new Mariachi CD.
It's a scrapbook and paper.
But, Mom, you always
get me clothes.
Which you never like.
You always complain.
Yeah, at first.
But then you make me try them on
and I low-key love them.
That's like our thing, Mom.
Why are you messing with the
program?
I will still buy you clothes.
I just thought
you might like something new.
This is definitely
new, all right.
I made cookies.
Yum-yum.
-Oh, is there dairy in them?
-Oh, no. No dairy.
I love dessert for breakfast.
Especially cookies.
Is there kale in this?
There is indeed. You've
got a great nose.
They're my best sellers.
-Oh, I need to try one.
-I guess.
Honey, pick up after yourself.
Someone is going to break their
neck.
This is what we do
every year, Mom.
Gabby and I make a mess
so that you can get mad and
clean it up.
That is not funny.
And if you're trying to make me
mad,
it's working.
Yes, open this one.
[Bruce] Oh!
[Diane] It's a stage makeup kit.
Your dad said
that you were in the school
play.
[Gabby chuckles]
In third grade.
My favorite part
was definitely the makeup.
No way!
-[adults] Aw.
-How cool. A bow and arr--
-[squeaks]
-Oh.
Honey, come on.
You are killing me.
This one's from your uncles.
[Gerry] I hope you like it.
-This, Ro, is what we call a
judogi . -[Dad] Oh, wow.
It's what all true judokas wear.
-Wow.
-I got one too!
Twinsies. Hiyah!
Oh, look at him.
I told you he'd look cute.
-[laughing]
-[applause]
-Oh, okay, that is really cute.
-Oh.
All right, sprout.
You're gonna like this one.
I noticed yours was getting old
so we got you--
A tablet!
With knobs?
That's a classic.
Mira , you turn the knob's to
draw, then shake it up and whew.
[speaking Spanish]
Like it never happened.
-I think there's been a mix-up.
-Yeah.
Awesome!
Okay, buddy, that was
supposed to be for--
I love it so much!
-Can we play catch now? Can we?
-I'm sorry, sprout. We'll figure
it out.
Why don't you grab your glove
and meet us outside?
That was my glove.
-Carolina.
- S ?
Your father and I want to give
you something very special.
-Oh, okay.
-[Bruce] Mmm.
[Sofia chuckles]
This was given to us.
It's been in our
family for generations.
Passed down to me
from my bisabuela , Lucia,
from Puerto Rico, who had it
passed from her tatarabuela ,
Maribelle.
Ay. I still remember her
serving arroz con gandules in
this.
Gracias, Mama.
Thank you. [kisses]
I love it. I love it.
-[Gabby] Where's my phone?
-[Carolina] I love it.
-[Gabby] Ew! Dog slobber.
-[screams]
- Ay!
-No!
[screams] And to think all those
kids used to call me
butterfingers. [laughs]
Oh!
[screams]
-[Carolina] Oh!
-[gasps]
-[Bruce] I'm okay.
-[Sofia speaks Spanish]
Okay, well--
Well, that just happened.
I guess I'm just gonna go look
for my glove.
Yeah.
-Bruce.
-The bowl! Oh, my God!
Well, at least you
didn't pee on it.
[Olive peeing]
And you just peed on it.
Cool.
-[scoffs] Ew.
-[barking]
Ready? Here we go.
Nice. You got it.
Throw it back.
- Perfecto .
-[Bruce] Oh, man, I'm starving.
-It's good? Not too salty?
-Try abuela's tamales.
-[Gabby] Uh-uh.
-Ah, you t-- You took the last
tamale.
I'm done eating. Can Dad and I
go watch the rest of the match?
Uh, sprout, I just sat down.
-And last I checked, it pains me
to say -Mm-hmm.
- the Elves are crushing my
Santas. -What?
-I'm gonna get that five
dollars. -I know. I know.
You can go after everyone's
finished with dinner and
dessert.
I made gingerbread cake.
Oh, did somebody
say gingerbread?
Okay, now [speaking Spanish]
Because last year
you didn't save any for the
kids,
so I'm instituting
a one-slice rule para ti .
-Th-That is a baseless
accusation. -[laughing]
I could sue you for defamation,
or you could cough up the
gingerbread.
-[chuckles]
-[Bruce] Oh, I know. [snaps]
We should make him
perform for his cake.
Gerry's been taking
a stand-up class.
-Bruce, you said you wouldn't
tell. -[gasps] What?
[Bruce] He only gets cake
if he tells a joke.
Mom, the match is almost over.
[sighs] Fine. You can go watch,
but first finish your dinner.
Stand-up comedy.
Gerry, that's awesome.
[Bruce] And he's
still a tad shy.
Hey, why don't you show them
that bit that you've been
working on?
-Bruce, I'm still working on it.
-Yeah, yeah.
-Come on, Gerry. Do it.
-You gotta do it.
-[Diane] Do it, Gerry.
-[Dad, Gabby] Do it! Do it! Do
it!
-Okay. Okay.
-[cheering]
Just be kind
'cause it's still a work in
progress.
Well [clears throat]
here goes nothing.
All done. Come
on, Dad. Let's go.
Rowena. Sit.
Thank you.
[Gerry] Okay.
So I'm a lawyer, right?
As you already know.
-And the hardest part of being a
lawyer -[mouthing words]
is turning off work mode
when you get home.
[forced laughing]
Hilarious, Uncle
Gerry. Wonderful show.
You know,
we're off to go watch some
hockey.
Ro, he hasn't gotten
to the punch line.
Sit down.
[sighs]
You're doing great,
Ger. "Work mode "
Right.
So, the hardest part of being
lawyer is turning off work mode
when you get home.
You already said that.
Ro, will you let your uncle
finish telling his joke?
I'm just trying to help.
You know what I just realized?
I don't even like gingerbread.
I move we strike the discussion.
-[Carolina] Come on, Ger.
Continue. -Gerry, Gerry!
-[Gerry] Come on, guys. No.
-Gerry! Gerry!
I said no!
I don't even want any cake.
Just leave me alone. Okay?
-[Bruce] Gerry!
-[Gabby] Come on, Uncle Gerry.
-[Bruce] Come back!
-[Carolina] There goes Bruce.
Great.
And now the dog.
[Hector speaking Spanish]
I just have to have
some more of this bread.
-It was so good.
-It was fantastic.
-[Hector, Sofia gasp]
-[dishes crash]
[screams]
Oh!
-Oh!
-What? [gasps]
-[Gabby laughs]
-[Carolina] My dinner.
Well, clearly dinner's
officially over.
Does anybody wanna
watch the match?
-[Bruce sighs]
-Anybody?
-Anybody?
-I will.
Anybody else?
- Five minutes left in this
match. - Santas are nearly out of
time.
- Where is Rudolph when you need
him? -Come on, Santas. D up!
Woo! Let's go!
What? Come on!
Where is the remote?
Can you believe what's happening
- on this ice?
-Okay.
-Let's go!
- The Elves are running away with
this.
More like skating away.
It's gonna be awkward
in Santa's village tonight.
What is going on?
Okay. Okay.
[giggling]
[grunts] Give me
the remote, Louie.
-Why?
-So I can beat you with it.
-Then no.
-I'm gonna count to three.
-One.
-Catch.
Ow! [grunts]
Whoa!
[squeaks]
-[gasps]
-Ro, what is going on?
He started it.
He wouldn't let me watch the
match.
-I hate him!
-That's enough, Rowena.
Yeah, that's enough, Ro-wiener.
Why do you always take his side?
Rowena! What did
you do to my laptop?
I'm going to kill you!
Get in line.
-You ruined Christmas!
-I ruined Christmas?
You ruined Christmas.
All of you ruined Christmas.
I'm sure you don't mean that.
So, let's just all take a deep--
You're not even in
this family, Diane.
Why are you even here?
Do you wanna get grounded
on Christmas Day?
This is the worst
Christmas ever.
-Ro, you have to clean this mess
up. -Ro, you better get back
here, young lady.
-I'm so sorry.
-[door closes]
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
[chuckles] Hey, hey, hey, now.
-What gives?
-Sorry, sorry, sorry!
I didn't see you there.
It's been a long day.
Tell me about it. I got stuck in
a chimney face down in Sweden,
and then Rudolph--
You know Rudolph?
He's the one with the--
Well, his nose went out over
Toronto.
[chuckles]
Had us flying blind for a
stretch.
Look, I know you're
not really Santa.
I mean, your beard
is clearly fake.
My bea--
This? Yes, yes. This is clearly
fake. You got me on that one.
It's--
I just wear this for the
windburn on the sled.
Let me ask you something.
And this is between me and you.
Do you know anybody
who's ever actually seen Santa?
Then how do you know
what he looks like?
I mean, maybe Santa is tall
and terrified of ceiling fans.
Look, I'm 12, okay?
How can one guy make it across
the whole world in one night?
Oh, okay. Well, time
is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
[chuckles] Say that again.
Time is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
I can't wait for
this day to be over.
Oh.
Uh-oh. You hear that sound?
That's the sound of somebody
not having a very fun Christmas,
huh?
Well, I tell you what.
Lucky for you, Santa is here.
[high-pitched] Ho, ho, ho!
Ho-- [grunts]
I seriously think
I pulled something on that one.
But go ahead. Come on. Give it
to me. Tell me what you want.
The only thing I want is for
things to go back to how they
used to be.
You mean, like a do-over?
[wind gusting]
Yeah.
So that this awful day
could have never happened.
So that I can have
a normal Christmas again.
Could you say that again?
Louder. I didn't hear you.
[wind intensifies]
I wish I can have
my Christmas again!
[wind stops]
That's what I thought you said.
Ro?
-What are you doing out here?
-I was talking to tall Santa.
Honey, what is
going on with you?
I understand
that you're having a hard time
but your behavior
is completely inappropriate.
But he really was here.
You've got to believe me.
Okay, let's go inside.
I want you to apologize to
everyone.
Now.
[car engine starts]
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've all been--
[sighs]
I must've hit
record or something.
Boo!
-[laughs]
-Why are you still here?
Got you, you little devil.
What are you doing? Having fun
upstairs?
-Yeah, I was having lots of fun.
-Dad?
-With who?
-With Ro.
What were you doing?
What is happening?
-Just like that.
-Are you doing it?
-The head bob?
-No.
-Over, up.
-Just like that. Yes.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
So what position do you play?
Is this a joke? We
already did Christmas.
Shoelaces.
Hey, sweetie,
I know it was kind of a shock
having me and Louie
here for Thanksgiving,
but we all thought
things would be easier by
Christmas.
[Louie] Look what I
can do. [tap dances]
I'm still dreaming. That's it.
-Ow!
-Nope. [chuckles] Definitely
awake.
[gasps] Ay, my little Rowena.
[kisses]
Did you like the sweater?
I made it myself.
Haven't opened
presents yet, Mama.
Ay.
All right. All right. [chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
Ro, are we having
a nice Christmas?
-[stomach gurgles] Oh.
-Oh.
-[exhales] Mmm. [chuckles]
-[speaking Spanish, chuckles]
Abuela ,
you went to the greasy spoon
diner again?
Oh, it's my fault.
I should never have dragged you
there.
Ro.
[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
Not again.
-[Sofia farts]
-[dry heaves]
That does it. This isn't funny.
[laughing]
[chatter]
Hey, Mommy, did
you make the, um
- Si.
-[Sofia] Yes.
This is good.
[chatter continues]
You're all mad at
me for yesterday.
You're trying to
teach me a lesson.
Aw, thanks, you guys.
I totally get it now.
I'll be so much
better. I promise.
Honey, what are you talking
about? Nobody is mad at you.
Okay, here. Open my present.
I hope you like it.
[gasps] A scrapbook! [squeals]
[gasps] And paper?
Wrapped in more paper?
Ro, you don't have
to be sarcastic.
I made cookies!
Diane, can I open your present?
I've always wanted
a stage makeup kit.
Ro, have you been
peeking at your gifts?
No, Mom, I swear. I can be good.
I'll even like the
tablet with knobs,
which was probably meant for
Louie, but I don't care anymore,
see?
I've learned my lesson.
So can we all just
stop with the joke now?
Please.
[chuckles]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
This is not good.
[chatter]
-Yes!
-Yes.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
I think I messed up.
I wished for Christmas again,
and now I'm stuck in the same
day.
[laughs] Crazy.
You guys don't believe me.
Fine.
[knocks]
-Hey.
-Let me guess.
Mom and Dad sent you
to be Big Sister.
Well, I am your big sister.
Plus, I would've come on my own.
Eventually.
-Look, I know what you're going
through. -Trust me. You have no
idea.
This is hard for me too.
I may not show it
the same way you do, but
My laptop!
I didn't mean to spill the juice
on it. It was Louie's fault.
Well, lucky for you, you missed.
What?
I didn't spill the
juice on it this time,
or slip on the skateboard.
The nutcracker didn't break.
It's like the day
never happened.
Everything just reset.
But if everything resets,
then nobody remembers anything.
I can change what happens!
There's no consequences
whatsoever.
I can do whatever I want!
Dear Santa, I really appreciate
you letting me relive Christmas
over and over and over
Anyhoo,
if I'm gonna be stuck in this
time loop,
I'm gonna have some fun.
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
It's sledding time.
[laughs] Okay, see you soon.
Merry Christmas.
-[boy] Jokes for charity.
-[girl] Jokes for charity.
-[girl] Get your jokes for
charity. -[boy] Jokes for
charity.
Get your jokes for charity.
[girl] Get your jokes.
Hi. Would you like
to make a donation?
You two must be new around here.
How about some advice instead?
You see that girl over there?
That's Gretchen.
She used to take my lunch money.
Do not try and sell her a joke.
Thank you.
[clattering] Oh,
oh! Oh, my eggs! Oh!
[fanfare plays]
Oh, cool!
Ho, ho, ho!
Uh, Tall Santa?
You drive a limo too?
Oh, yeah. Santa's
side hustle, baby.
I also cover a tech
support hotline.
-[Christmas ringtone plays]
-Aha. Speaking of which, just
one second.
[British accent] Tech support.
Oh, yes.
Yes!
Yes! [chuckle]
Oh, no, no, no. Have
you tried restarting?
Oh, my. It sounds
like it's broken.
Hold on just for one moment.
I'll have to ask you to hold
just a second.
[normal voice] Whew! Tough
times. Tough times. So what's
the plan, Stan?
-It's Ro.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
Uh, what is your plan, Ro?
And the plan is to have
Christmas like we used to.
"Like we used to"?
Don't you need more people for
that? Like your family?
My family's a bit busy with
other things, so I'll just have
to do it for them.
Okay, Ro. You got this.
It's just a little drop.
No need to be scared!
[screams]
Get out of the way! Watch out!
[screams]
[Rowena, distant] Sorry!
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Time to play.
Let's see. What
should I do first?
[rock music plays]
[chatter]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[growls] Huh?
-Boo!
-[gasps]
-[roars]
-[screams]
[chuckles]
Dad, Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, sprout.
-You and Louie have fun up
there? -I'll say.
Thanks for sending him to wake
me. That kid is a real delight.
-Yes!
-Up, over.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Diane, Merry Christmas to you.
Aw. [chuckles]
Hand over the chocolate, lady,
and nobody gets hurt.
Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.
-I am getting notes of cinnamon
-Mm-hmm.
and a hint of victory.
[both chuckle]
- Abuelita!
-Ah! [chuckles]
We haven't opened present yet,
but between you and me,
I love the sweater.
Oh, my Rowena.
All right. All right.
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
-Ro, are we having--
-Having a wonderful Christmas,
Abuelo .
Thank you for asking.
[gasps] Oops.
Clumsy me.
Gabby, could you be a dear
and go pick those up?
Oh, Abuela , you're
just so beautiful.
-[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
-[mouthing]
-[Sofia farts]
-Oh! [coughs]
How did she know
which boxes had all the
chocolates?
It's easy. I'm psychic.
Ha! Funny, Ro.
You're the one taking the comedy
class, Uncle Gerry.
You told them?
Okay, who wants
to open presents?
Yay! Let's do it, Mom.
I cannot wait for my new
scrapbook.
Or how about a makeup kit,
Diane, because you know me so
well.
And gee, Dad, I'd sure love that
glove, but Louie switched tags,
so I guess I'll just settle
for a tablet with knobs.
Oh.
-You believe me now or need more
proof? -No, Ro, wait. That is
enough, okay--
[all] More proof!
[sighs]
Okay. First,
I'll just need to ask a few
questions.
Dad,
how much cash do you have in
your pocket?
Uh, it was $62.10.
Okay. Um, Uncle Gerry,
what color is your underwear?
My underwear?
Just answer the question.
Light blue.
Eh, I'd say more
robin's-egg blue.
Would've been the same answer
if you asked yesterday.
And Abuela ?
Who was your first crush?
-[gasps]
-[chuckles]
You don't need psychic powers
for that one, mija .
-That would be--
-Antonio Diego.
He had these green eyes,
the color of an old nickel
and hair like a horse.
-Diane.
-Mm-hmm?
You're so good with dogs.
Did you ever have one?
Uh, Ro, where are
you going with this?
I-I think it's nice
that Rowena wants to learn more
about us.
Yes, I did have a dog once.
His name was Biscuit,
and he was
this adorable little French
bulldog,
and I loved him so very much.
And then one day
I left a bag of chips laying
around.
[crying] And I
couldn't find Biscuit.
And I went all over the house,
and I went, "Biscuit."
-Okay, okay, okay.
-"Where are you? I'm so sorry."
-Okay, Ro, I think that's
plenty. -Okay.
You're right, Dad.
I'll see you all next time.
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
[growls] Huh?
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
- That's right. It is Christmas!
- Christmas!
That's good, Rowena.
[screams]
Boo. [chuckles]
$62.10.
Uh, light blue,
the color of your underwear.
But Bruce thinks
it's more of a robin's egg.
-Either way, you should do your
laundry. -You see?
I am very busy.
-Oh, and Abuela ?
-Hmm?
I am so glad that you
chose Abuelo over
-Antonio Diego.
-[gasps]
Besides, it's only hair.
Horse-hair Antonio?
-Oh, and Diane?
-Uh-huh?
Biscuit says hi.
Biscuit?
Yeah. The little French bulldog
sitting right next to you?
[gasps]
He's got a bag of
chips in his mouth,
and he is not too happy
about you holding Olive.
[gasps]
You will not get in here.
Hey, can I get one of those?
[sobs] I've missed you so much.
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Time to spice things up.
Merry Christmas.
The Santas versus Elves, please.
And step on it.
Mm-hmm.
I'm Israel Idonije.
And I'm Hosea Sanders.
Welcome to Chicago's own
Santas versus Elves.
[Israel] The 25th Santaversary.
Come on, Santas!
Throw some elbows! Get naughty!
[Hosea] Well, the Santas
are really looking sluggish out
there.
That's what they get
for eating cookies all night.
-Oh, ow!
-[crowd groans]
I'm gonna need more
snacks. Excuse me.
-Congratulations, you two.
-How's it feel to win a thousand
dollars?
We can visit my parents in
Florida. This is the best
Christmas ever!
Excuse me.
Did they just win a thousand
dollars?
They sure did.
They guessed the closest number
of candy canes in that snowman,
and they won the raffle.
What was the winning number?
Seventeen thousand
five hundred and thirty-six.
9,000 are red, 8,536 are green.
-[crowd chatters]
-How'd she do that?
-I don't know, but
-[female spectator] This is
incredible.
what do you plan to
do with your money?
[pop music plays]
Merry Christmas again!
That's so cool.
Wow.
Woo-hoo!
[gasps]
Time to face my fear.
Mm-mmm!
Uh-uh. Mm-mmm.
Mm-mmm!
Woo! Crushed it.
Hey, Santa, I did the
big platform thingy.
With enough practice,
you can learn to do anything
and make things happen
the way you want them to.
-The Santas versus Elves,
please. -Mm-hmm.
[Hosea] Welcome to Chicago's own
Santas versus Elves.
[hockey player 1]
Take it! Take it!
[grunts]
[grunting]
[hockey player 2] Go! Go!
[screams]
-Ow!
-[crowd groans]
-[buzzer sounds]
-And the Elves score again!
Will the Santas
ever beat the Elves?
[Israel]
The Elves have never looked
tougher.
[male spectator 1] They got a
discount for the short one?
Bring it, Elves.
That might be the littlest Santa
I have ever seen.
Check out the hands
on that little Santa!
[male spectator 2] Come on.
[hockey player 3 grunts]
-Yes!
-[crowd cheers]
-It's a miracle!
-Ho, ho! Ho, ho, ho!
A Christmas miracle!
-Yes. Here we go.
-We are gonna win this. It's our
year.
-[Gabby] Come on, Mom.
-This is our year.
Hey, Ro, we're
playing What's That?
You can be on our team.
It wouldn't be fair.
Ro, sweetie, it's just a fun
game, and none of us are very
good at it,
except for Gabby.
And of course I draw for a
living, so
[snores]
Same time every Christmas.
Don't worry. Me and Bruce will
carry them up to your room after
this.
You mean after we finish
kicking your butt.
-Oh, ho!
-Oh!
-It's going down.
-No way.
-A lot of big talk.
-We're gonna win.
-Come on. Ro, sit.
-All right, we got this, Mom.
Let's go!
-Come on, Carolina. You got
this! -We're gonna win this
time. Let's go!
And go.
-Okay.
-Planet.
Yes. Good guess.
-Nice, Ro.
-Okay.
-[Rowena] Zoo.
-Wow.
-Yes, that is also correct.
-[Gerry] Wow.
-Toast.
-[Carolina] Yes.
-Frog.
-Yes.
-Bow tie.
-Yes.
-Hit the road.
-Yes.
-Two left feet.
-Yes.
-Circus.
-Yes.
-Green with envy.
-Yeah.
-Palace.
-Uh-huh.
-Close but no cigar.
-Yes.
-Pinwheel.
-Yeah.
-Raining cats and dogs.
-Yes.
Time.
Can we trade Louie for Ro?
-No. No. She's on our team.
-No!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
-[Gretchen] Do you want this
money? -[boy] Yes.
-[girl] Give it back! Give it
back. -But that money's for
charity!
Maybe I have a charity of my
own. It's called Get Over It.
Ooh.
[laughs]
I can't say I didn't warn them.
-[clattering] Oh, oh! Oh, my
eggs! Oh! -Ooh.
[announcer] Welcome, everyone,
to the 15th annual Santa versus
Elves hockey match.
One hot cocoa, please.
And don't skimp on marshmallows.
-I shan't skimp.
-Tall Santa?
Weren't you just
driving the limo?
Yes, of course I was, but as you
can see, I am a man of many
hats.
Even tiny little elf hats
that tend to make my head itch.
-So, is your family meeting you
here? -They're still busy,
but I pretty much know everyone
here so it's almost like we're
family.
Isn't that right, Frankie?
What?
Uh, how do you know
Weird.
Um [chuckles]
she's just nervous
'cause she's proposing to her
boyfriend at the Winterfest
tonight.
-Oh, that's sweet.
-Yeah.
Too bad an ornament's gonna fall
from the tree and "shatter" her
moment.
Oh! Well, that's not sweet.
Why don't you, uh,
go give her a little heads up?
Eh, I've been busy.
I'm reliving
my favorite Christmas memories.
Fun, I'll give you that,
but aren't some of those
favorite Christmas memories
involving your family?
Well, yeah, but I
don't know, Santa.
Everything's
different this year.
My dad brought his girlfriend
and her little boy, who is a
nightmare.
Things just aren't the same
with my family.
Yeah, yeah, I hear you.
You know, once upon a time,
the North Pole was a quiet
little place
back when it was just me and
Mrs. Claus and Dasher and
Dancer.
Smash cut to today
and there are nine hungry
reindeer
and a thousand noisy elves.
My point is families change.
But what's important
is you're all still together on
Christmas.
Yeah,
but I don't want my family to
change.
And Christmas was so much better
before Mom and Dad split.
Yeah, well, maybe so,
but while you're running around
trying to relive the past,
think of all the fun new
memories you're missing out on.
Besides, Ro,
they will always be your mom and
dad
even if they're not together.
Why didn't I think
of this sooner?
I could get Mom and
Dad back together.
What? So that's, that, that's,
that's your takeaway from-- from
all of this?
Yes. This could
solve everything.
Okay, Ro, well, all right.
One hot chocolate,
extra marshmallow.
And thanks, Tall--
Uh, Tall Santa?
Weird.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
-Hey, Mom?
-Hi, sweetie.
If you had to pick one Christmas
to live over again, which would
it be?
Hmm. That's interesting.
Why do you ask?
Just wondering.
If you had to,
which Christmas would you
relive?
Well, my favorite Christmas
would be your first Christmas.
-My first Christmas?
-Mm-hmm.
You were nine months old.
It was also our first Christmas
here.
Your mom and I planned a party.
We spent two days
getting the place together.
We didn't have much furniture,
but we had a tree and Christmas
lights
and a wreath for the door,
and we had these horrible,
ugly, matching Christmas
sweatshirts.
They were absolutely hideous.
-Oh. And of course nobody could
come. -Why not?
A big storm came in out of
nowhere, snowed in the whole
block.
We lost power. No TV, no lights.
Fortunately,
your mom kept a box of candles.
And we lit every single one.
[sighs] And the place was just
[sighs] spectacular.
And your mom and I sat
drinking hot cocoa and telling
stories
while Gabriella
played with her toys,
and you crawled around on the
rug like a little crocodile.
It was just the four of us then,
and things were so much simpler.
-Those were
-Great times.
-[chuckles]
-I know what I have to do.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
First things first,
let's get rid of any
distractions.
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Come here, Cupcake.
Come here, Cupcake.
I know you're around
here somewhere.
I've been hearing you meow.
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Come on, Cupcake.
[meows]
[Rowena] There you are,
you little runaway.
[meows]
[cats meowing]
I'm gonna need more tuna.
That ought to do it.
Ooh. Nice catch.
[sniffs]
[gulps]
Eye on the ball.
Nice.
That was great! Good
job, Louie! [sneezes]
[sneezing]
Diane, are you okay?
-[sneezes]
-[Dad] Oh, my gosh.
Okay, okay. I got you.
Let's go upstairs.
-Come on, Louie.
-Now, easy. Easy, easy, easy.
[Dad] Oh, boy.
Oh, my! What happened?
It's just a sneezing fit.
[sneezes]
-Okay.
-Maybe we should get Doc?
-Yes.
-[Diane] No. I'll be fine.
Just let him enjoy his
Christmas. I just need to take a
deep breath.
[sneezes] Oh!
Uh, we have medicine.
Oh, no thank you.
No, thank you, sweetheart.
That stuff makes me sleepy.
Honey, your nose is lighting up
like Rudolph.
I think sleepiness
is the last of your worries.
But I don't wanna miss--
[sneezes]
-Okay.
-[sneezes]
[sneezes]
Okay. I-I think I'm gonna get
you a cold washcloth,
and then you can lay down
in the guest room.
-Yes, yes.
-Yeah.
-Okay, here we go.
-Okay.
Got it, got it, got it, got it.
Feel better!
[snoring]
One down, three to go.
-I know they love it.
-How do you know?
-[phone ringing]
-Did you see her face?
-I seen her face. Is it?
-That's the only gift that she
did love.
-Hello?
- Hello?
Am I speaking to Olive's daddy?
I'm sorry. Who's this?
I found this
adorable little dog,
and her tag says, "I'm Olive.
If I'm lost please contact my
daddy."
Poor girl was whimpering at my
door. She seemed so hungry and
helpless.
-Car keys?
-Who is it?
I'll be right there.
I'll tell you in the car.
We'll be right there. We're
heading out right now. Thank you
so much.
-[beeps]
-[dog whines]
Hey, where have you been?
Playing. Where is everybody?
Diane's asleep in the guest
room, and your uncles went to go
get Olive.
Little stink ball ran off this
morning and got an hour out of
town.
Oh, my! Poor thing.
Thankfully,
your grandparents are still
here.
-Okay, can you help me finish
the dishes? -Yeah.
And the grandparents will be
asleep by What's That,
which leaves only one.
Hey, Louie. Wanna
see something cool?
All right.
But why do we have to
be in the bathroom?
Because it's the best reception
in the whole house.
Observe. You can watch
whatever you want.
Whoa. Even scary things
like a shark ripping off a man's
head
and the man comes back
as a zombie and eats the shark?
I like your vision.
Let's see what we can find.
[gasps]
But my mom says if I watch scary
things, I'll have bad dreams.
Something tells me
you'll forget everything by
morning.
[grunting]
[groans]
-[screams]
-[static]
Uh, I just got off the phone
with the electric company.
They can't send
anyone until morning.
[sighs] Ah, that makes sense.
It is Christmas.
On the bright side, the place
does look great with all these
candles.
Mmm. It was Ro's
idea. [chuckles]
You know, it kind
of reminds me of--
-Our first Christmas here.
-Yes! Yes!
I was thinking the same thing.
[singsong] I made hot cocoas.
Mom, Dad, sit. Enjoy yourselves.
You've both earned it.
Love you.
-Okay.
-Um
-How did she
-I don't know.
-This is insane.
-I know. There's--
You must have taught her.
-Really beautiful.
-[chuckles]
Gosh. Oh, uh, thanks, Sprout!
Thank you.
-Where's everybody?
-Shh.
Mom and Dad are having a moment.
-This is amazing.
-Right? I know.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
-It's coziness in a cup.
-Yeah.
It's working.
What are you doing?
I'm making mom and dad
fall in love again.
All they needed
was some time to themselves.
-[laughs]
-[Gabby] You are such a baby.
Mom and Dad aren't getting back
together, and you need to accept
that.
And you need to
have a little faith.
Observe.
What are you doing?
Um [sighs]
Lina, I know today
couldn't have been easy.
Are you sure it's
okay if we sleep over?
[Carolina] What am I gonna do?
Kick you out now?
I'm kidding.
Besides, I think it's good for
the girls to see us all getting
along,
-especially on Christmas.
-[bell ringing]
[Dad] Um is that mistletoe?
Why do I have the feeling
we are being watched?
Let the smooching begin.
That's it? No, no, no, no, no.
That can't be it.
Yeah, you're a real cupid.
Gabby pie, did you
put up this mistletoe?
Nope, that would be
-Rowena!
-Rowena!
This might be harder
than I thought.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Dad,
some kids at my school are going
steady.
They brag about
having their own song.
-Kids still say "going steady"?
-Bear with me, Dad.
I'm trying to speak in terms
that you can relate to.
-[chuckles]
-Anyway, did you and Mom ever
have a song?
We had a wedding song.
Really? What song?
What was Dad like
when you were first married?
What was it you liked about him?
He was always very handy.
He designed this
house, you know.
Anytime anything needed fixing,
he was there.
And I always thought
that that was very
impressive.
Impressive.
Nice.
-[grunting]
-[creaking]
-[chuckles] What are you guys
eating? -Mmm?
[groans]
[sniffs] Yeah, that should do
it. Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
[disposal rumbling]
Whoa!
[sighs]
You might wanna take a shower.
[both chuckle]
Jackpot.
[Rowena] Thanks for the help.
See you by the fire.
Love, C.
"Thanks for all your help.
See you by the fire. Love, C."
Hmm.
[sighs] Did you need something?
-I was wondering if you could be
my model. -Ro, I have so much I
have to do.
This was my present from Diane.
I wanna show her
how much I appreciate her gift.
Oh. Well, that's nice, honey.
It will only take a
second, I promise.
Okay.
How do I look?
The important question
is how do you feel?
Beau-- [screams]
Like I escaped from the circus.
I guess that answers
both questions.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
And if your client gets
a little too jumpy,
tell them you're just enhancing
what's already there.
You are beautiful.
Huh. Not bad.
What do you think?
I think I need more tools.
Pat, pat, pat.
A little pat, pat, pat.
And there you have
it. You are all set.
Now, listen, all of this is fun
and looking beautiful is
fantastic.
Just remember that you are
beautiful on the inside, and
that is what counts.
Perfect.
Mmm. Where did you
learn all this stuff?
It's makeup, Mom,
not rocket science.
Now, hold still so I can finish
contouring your nose.
But I like my nose.
I do too.
We're just enhancing what's
already there.
Okay.
And voil.
Wow, Ro. Huh.
And one last thing.
-Oh! Oh! [gagging]
-[coughing]
Bad idea.
Bad idea.
-Very bad.
-Bad idea!
-Very bad idea. [retches]
-[coughing]
[sighs]
I just got off the
phone with the--
[both chuckle]
Oh, my. I can't believe
you still have these things.
Look how adorable you two look.
I made hot cocoas.
Mom, Dad, sit.
Enjoy yourselves.
You've earned it.
Okay.
Thanks, Sprout.
[both sigh]
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
Where is everybody?
It's yours if you help me.
-Well, aside from the power
outage -Mm-hmm.
the sneezing fits
and the dog disappearance
-Mm-hmm.
- today wasn't a total disaster.
On the bright side, the place
looks great with all these
candles.
Mmm. It was Ro's idea.
You know, it kinda
reminds me of our f--
-Our first Christmas here.
-Yeah.
-I was just thinking the same
thing. -I know.
[chuckles]
[Carolina] Wow.
[upbeat music]
Hey! [chuckles]
Dad, we want to dance.
-Okay!
-Come on!
Who needs power when you can
play music from your phone?
-Right?
-What you got?
-Yeah, Gabs.
-[laughs]
-[Gabby] There we go.
-Yeah.
-Come on, Ro.
-Do one foot in and out.
-Oh, okay, Mike.
-Look at that.
Hey! Shake it low!
-Oh! Oh!
-Get low!
Whoa! Whoa! Hey!
[laughs]
There you go, Mom.
It's okay, you're fine.
Hey. Whoa.
[chimes, beeps]
-[slow music playing]
-[gasps]
-Oh.
-Oh.
-Come on.
-Mmm.
I love this song.
I'd hope so.
You picked it for our wedding.
-Mmm. That's right, I did.
-You did.
-Oh. I've got good taste.
-You do.
[Mike and Carolina chuckle]
[beeps]
[fan whirring]
Ooh. Oh.
-[beeping]
-[Carolina] Wow!
-What is going on?
-What?
Seriously?
Who put a remote control fan
on the mantle?
What?
[Carolina] Seriously?
What is happening to this place?
[sighs]
-Crazy.
-I feel that this is my new
look.
[both laugh]
It turns out the house is still
a work in progress even after
all these years.
It's too bad I can't find the
guy who designed the place.
-Oh, wait.
-Touch.
What are you doing?
-[laughs]
-[bell ringing]
Is that mistletoe?
Why do I have the feeling
we are being watched?
-Girls?
-Girls?
You know, I feel bad taking your
money. But not bad enough not to
take it.
But they're supposed to kiss.
They're supposed to fall in
love.
Things are supposed to go back
to how they used to be.
Ro, that's never gonna happen,
okay? It doesn't matter what you
do.
You don't know that.
You don't know what I can do.
-Dad's getting re-married.
-You're lying! It's not true.
[sighs] Mike.
Come on.
It is true, Sprout.
I asked Diane to marry me,
and she said yes.
Why didn't anybody tell me?
Honey, we wanted to.
Our plan was to wait until the
new year.
Why?
Because we didn't wanna ruin
your Christmas.
Oh.
Rowena, honey,
it's gonna be okay.
But I-I miss our family.
I miss the way it used to be.
I know. I know you do, sweetie.
And it's okay to be sad.
But hey, hey, we all love you.
And this just means
that our family is growing
and there'll be even more people
who love you.
I don't want more
people to love me.
Rowena, honey.
-Mike.
-I
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Merry Christmas, sleepyhead.
Don't you wanna get up?
Maybe run a brush through your
hair?
Why, Mom? What's the point?
Honey, because it's Christmas.
And you're a kid.
What are you reading?
"A Christmas Carol."
It's about this guy, Ebenezer,
and everyone's giving him a hard
time.
But he's not so bad.
He just wants things to be the
way they always were.
Is that what it's about?
Sounds like you need to keep
reading.
But not right this minute.
Your father and Diane are here,
so get your butt downstairs.
Vmonos .
[chatter]
Guess who decided to join us.
Ro?
Everything okay, Sprout?
Yep, it's Christmas.
The gift that keeps on giving.
Yay.
-[burps]
-Ew.
[chatter]
[Hector] Does anybody
else see this?
- Qu?
-Ro is drawing the Mona Lisa.
-Yeah, Hector, I'm sure it's
great. -No, I mean literally.
It's the Mona Lisa.
[all gasp]
I'm out.
-Louie! Louie! Louie!
-No!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
No.
[groans]
[upbeat music plays]
This tastes delicious.
Oh, ho, ho! [laughing]
[music fades]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
[Gerry] It's us, Bruce.
This is nice. No, this is going
to go great in the condo.
-It's gonna match our coffee
table colors. - Papi , those
socks.
Thank you, Pop!
-Mike, is there any trash over
there? -Oh, yeah.
Yeah. And then smart. And then
-Under the table.
-Ro! Ro! Hey, come here.
-[Sofia] Rowena!
-[Carolina] Hey, sweetie,
-don't you wanna open your
presents? -Yeah. Sprout, what's
the matter?
-I just don't believe in it
anymore. -You don't believe in
what, sweetie?
-I don't believe in Christmas.
-[all gasp]
-What?
-Louie, cover your ears.
Rowena, you don't mean that.
Christmas is the most wonderful
time of year.
-Yes.
-Is it, Abuela ?
-Yes.
-Really? What's so wonderful
about it?
-Um, presents, duh.
-[Bruce] Yeah, Ro.
What about presents?
Uncle Bruce, do you even
remember what you got me last
year?
Sure, I do.
-It was a-- It was--
-[Hector] Oh, Rowena.
What'd I get her?
Yeah, I'm sure I loved it
but I can't remember what it was
either.
None of us need these presents,
so what's the point
of doing it every year?
Honey, it's not about the
presents, it's about the thought
behind them.
And what about all the other
great things about Christmas?
-Like Christmas trees.
-Yeah.
-Yeah.
-Yes.
Look at this tree, Uncle Gerry.
If you really think about it,
it's probably sad.
One day, it was in the woods
minding its own business
and then some jerk comes along
and chops it down.
And now it's in our house
and we've covered it with lights
and festive decorations.
How would you like it
if someone brought you into
their house
and covered you in lights
and festive decorations?
I wouldn't like it. Not one bit.
Thank you, Louie.
Face it, you guys.
Christmas is overrated.
Ro.
[Rowena] Hey, big guy.
I know we haven't chatted in a
minute,
but I could really
use your help.
Thanks for the Christmas wish,
it's been a lot of fun.
But could you please make it
stop now? Your friend, Rowena.
Hey, Mom?
Can you mail this to the North
Pole?
Oh, honey, the post office is
closed today but we can mail it
tomorrow.
-Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow. -No!
No!
No!
Hey, you!
I need you to take back the
wish, you hear me?
I've had enough! Take it back!
[grunts]
Hey, what are you doing up here?
Everyone's downstairs.
What do you care?
Mom and Dad are
worried about you.
Don't you care about
their feelings?
Nobody asks me
about my feelings.
Yeah, well,
you're not the only one going
through a rough time right now,
you know.
I-I miss the way things were
just as much as you do.
But you're younger
than me, right? So
you don't remember
what it was like.
You don't have to remember
all of the fighting.
But everyone's happier now.
You know, families change.
I'm not happier, okay?
I don't want our family to
change.
I know.
And I didn't either.
But in a way, it
kind of already did.
The day you were born,
everything changed.
You know, you were new and I--
I definitely didn't like it,
but I saw how happy
you made Mom and Dad.
So, I decided to
give you a chance,
even though you annoy
the heck out of me most of the
time.
You'll always be
my little sister.
And I wouldn't change
that for anything.
Everything's gonna be okay.
All right? I promise.
[both sobbing]
I'm sorry I took your laptop.
[sniffs] And your sketchbook.
-You're a really good artist.
-Okay, you don't have to say
that.
But thanks.
Come on, let's go downstairs.
Gabby.
I think I'll give new
people a chance too.
But only because
I've tried everything else.
-Come on.
-[both chuckle]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Okay, Bruce. Okay, Bruce. Do it!
Pumpernickel bread.
-It's too big. Make it smaller.
-[mariachi music playing]
Is that a mariachi band?
-Does that look like a mariachi
band? -It is a mariachi band.
It's a shark!
Doc, it's your favorite!
[speaking Spanish]
Mariachi?
[Hector speaking Spanish]
Oh, it is a mariachi band! Hey!
[Gerry] What?
[cheering]
-Whoo!
-Whoo-hoo!
Oh, my God!
You see! Hey, hey,
it's a mariachi band!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[screams]
-Did you know it was me?
-I was totally surprised.
Do you wanna be the ghost?
Not really.
Hey, Louie?
-Boo!
-[screams]
-[laughs]
-That was so good!
Let's go downstairs.
It's Christmas.
Hang on. Your
shoelace is untied.
-Thanks, Rowena.
-You're welcome, Louie.
I got you, you little devil.
Incoming!
Huh? Whoa! Hey!
What is this, a wrestling match?
All right, which one of you is
The Rock and which one of you is
John Cena?
-I don't know.
-I'm Rock.
-Over up. Over--
-Yes! Like that. Yes!
-Guess who decided to join us.
-Morning, sleepyhead.
Morning, everyone.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
That is amazing!
What position do you play?
Shortstop,
but coach wants me to practice
pitching.
That is incredible, sweetie.
Well, then you're going
to especially love your present
today.
-Diane, don't ruin it.
-I know.
Well, let's just say it's really
gonna help you out on the team.
Sorry, Sprout. She's just
excited 'cause she picked it out
herself.
Whoa.
-Diane picked out the glove?
-Yeah.
-Wait. What?
-How did she know?
Cool.
Oh, my little Rowena.
Did you like your sweater?
I made it myself.
We haven't opened
presents yet, Mom.
-Oh.
-But I bet I'm gonna love it.
-And look what I made you.
-[gasps]
It's an herbal tea.
I found it in the kitchen.
It's supposed to be great
for your upset tummy.
[speaking Spanish]
-Nice.
-Give it back!
-It's mine now.
-Give it back!
Stop. What are you
gonna use with it?
Gretchen.
-But that money's for charity!
-Maybe I got a charity of my
own.
It's called "Get Over It."
-That's enough, Gretchen.
-And what are you gonna do about
it?
-[grunts]
-[laughs]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
That's enough, Gretchen.
And what are you
gonna do about it?
It's a Christmas present.
Now give them their money back.
[grunts]
[laughs]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
We're ready to learn Judo.
Okay.
A great man once said,
"It is not important to be
better than someone else
but to be better
than yesterday."
Is that not true?
-Yes, sensei.
-Yes, sensei.
Begin!
Hiyah!
Hiyah! Hiyah!
Hiyah!
I'm telling my mommy!
-Yes!
-Whoo!
-I believe this is yours.
-Thank you.
And I believe this is
yours. On the house.
Wyatt, take it away.
-What did one plate say to
another plate? -I give up.
-Dinner's on me!
-[laughs]
Is this your little brother?
Yeah. That's right.
It's Christmas. Why the heck are
you guys out here selling jokes?
It makes us feel good to help
others. That's what Christmas is
about.
Daddy says
everyone should do what they
can.
Every little bit helps.
[Carolina speaking Spanish]
[Hector speaking Spanish]
[sings "Silent
Night" in Spanish]
Oh, oh, oh!
Goodness! I almost
dropped my eggs.
-We wouldn't want that, Mrs.
Brown. -Oh.
-Now, let me help you cross the
street. -Oh.
Nice to see you again!
How're you doing?
Hello. [chuckles]
Oh! Andy, amazing cookies.
Brenda, you can stop
checking your phone.
Spoiler alert, he doesn't call.
Hey! Merry Christmas, Will.
Merry Christmas, Elise.
Have fun visiting your
parents in Florida.
Who was that?
Oh, Phil, hold my stuff.
What?
Winston, will you--
[applause]
-That totally would have hit
her. -How'd you know that would
happen?
Don't you have a better
question, you know, to ask him?
Right. Marry me?
Yes.
My work here is done.
[singing continues]
[Rowena] Hey Santa,
I just want to thank you
for showing me the true meaning
of family.
Thanks for the lessons, big guy.
Now, I think I've got some
people to go help.
Jokes for charity. Get your
jokes, people. There's enough
for everyone.
Hi. I'd like to buy
one joke, please.
-[girl] Knock, knock.
-Who's there?
-The interrupting cow.
-Interrupting cow--
-[all] Moo!
-[laughs]
Come on, Cupcake. I've got tuna.
-[meows]
-[knocking]
-Was that Rowena?
-[meows]
-Cupcake. Oh, my gosh, it's a
miracle! -Oh!
[man] What's this?
[woman gasps]
-Hello, precious.
-[meows]
[Gabby] I've never--
I've never seen it.
It's the best Christmas movie.
Ro, what're you doing?
Oh. Just being helpful.
Wouldn't want anyone
to break their neck.
-[Carolina] Thank you!
-Did you hear what she said?
It's the best present
I could ever think of. Good
daughter.
Raised right.
Oh.
[Gerry] So?
Diane, these are great.
-Really?
-Told you.
Yay!
Carolina, your father and I
want to give you something very
special.
[speaking Spanish]
[in English] This has been
in our family for generations.
Gracias, mami . Thank you.
I love it. Love it!
Ew!
Come on. Get it, Olive. Get it.
Come on. Get it, Olive. Come.
Get it.
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Okay, just be kind, you know?
It's still a work in progress.
Well, here goes nothing.
You can do it, Uncle Gerry.
Hey, you're the
funniest person I know.
You got this.
Okay.
So, I'm a lawyer, right?
As you already know.
And the hardest part
of being a lawyer
is turning off work mode
when you get home.
[imitates Bruce] Hey, Gerry?
Wait, that's supposed to be me?
-I don't sound nothin' like
that. -Oh, my God!
-Do you mind taking the garbage
out? -You know I don't talk like
that.
-Who that is?
-But, Gerry,
I took the garbage
out last week.
[all laughing]
Objection! Argumentative.
I motion to dismiss!
Whoo! [laughs]
-[Mike] Yeah!
-[Carolina] Hey, hey!
-He's pretty good!
-He did good!
[Bruce] What did I tell you?
You killed it. You killed it.
I love you.
[kisses]
Hey.
Thanks, Ro.
[Bruce] Speak for yourself.
I've taken a few art
classes in my day.
Yeah, I've seen his work, you
guys. He's a real Picasso.
[snoring]
[doorbell rings]
Merry Christmas, Carolina!
-I baked banana bread.
-Oh, my. Thank you.
You didn't have to do that.
We wouldn't have had the
ingredients if it weren't for
your little Rowena.
Is she here? We wanted
to say thank you.
Okay, yep, just come in.
Come in. Yeah, sure. She's
right-- Okay.
[doorbell rings]
Hey, Carolina. I
made bread pudding.
I know it's Ro's favorite.
She brought our Cupcake home.
And the best Christmas gift
ever. Two new little babies.
You raised the most
wonderful girl.
-Can we say hello?
-Oh. Yeah, okay.
Bread-- Bread pudding, okay.
[doorbell rings]
Merry Christmas!
Let me guess, Ro?
If we have a girl,
we're naming her Rowena.
Let's not put the
cart before the horse.
-Can we?
-Yep. Just-- Yep. Yep. Come in.
Yep. Take that. Okay.
When was she at Winterfest?
-[doorbell rings]
-Hi!
-[doorbell rings]
-[chuckles]
[doorbell rings]
-Ah.
-Hmm?
[laughs]
Come in.
-[chattering]
-Hi.
Rowena, do you mind explaining
to me what is happening?
How is any of this possible?
Time is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
-Well, I g--
-[doorbell rings]
Here we go.
Hi.
Hi. Oh. You're having a party.
-Oh.
-Sorry to interrupt.
No, no, no, not at
all. How can I help?
I'm Henry. These are my kids.
We just wanted--
Mom, these are my new friends,
Holly and Wyatt.
Come on, guys. I wanna show you
my uncles' new dog.
Hey.
[laughs]
Ro helped them raise money
for the foundation today.
Oh. I'm sorry, the foundation?
It's just a small charity.
The kids lost their
mom a while back.
Oh. I'm-I'm so
sorry to hear that.
Anyway, we just moved
to the neighborhood.
-Welcome. [chuckles]
-Thank you.
I just think it's so nice
the way they've already made
friends.
Yeah. Oh, good.
This is my mom.
-Hi, Mom. I'm Henry.
- Hola .
Nice to meet you, Henry.
-Carolina?
-Yeah?
Why are you keeping
our handsome guest in the
doorway?
Oh, oh. Yes, come
in. Sorry, come in.
Thank you.
[mouthing] Mom.
Okay.
[laughing] That's so good!
That's hysterical.
That's so funny.
Mushroom. I get it.
It's a mush, mushroom.
Try my stepmom's kale cookies.
It sounds weird, I know,
but it's surprisingly delicious.
And the green makes
it super Christmassy.
-Okay. Thank you.
-Wow, thanks.
Merry Christmas.
I'm the stepmom.
I'm her stepmom.
-Can I help? There's so many
people. -Yes.
-Hallelujah!
-All right.
Thank you. We have
so many people.
Thank you so much.
Thank you. It's beautiful.
What do you call a
room with no doors?
Anyone? Anyone?
-A mushroom.
-[laughter]
Right?
Who wants cocoa? Do
you want some cocoa?
-I want some.
-Yes, please.
Okay. Let's have some
cocoa while we cook.
[Gerry] It's a latke, Pop.
Mazel tov!
-Yeah!
-Hey!
Okay, okay, okay.
Give me two of the latkes
with no sour cream.
All right, here we go.
[clears throat]
You know what?
You guys can make whatever you
want.
-Yes!
-Just use your imagination.
What's up?
What's this?
Ro
I used my savings.
-A tablet?
-This one doesn't come with
knobs.
But, Ro, I didn't
get you anything.
You were there for
me when I needed you.
I couldn't ask for more.
Or a better big sister.
Merry Christmas, Gabby.
Merry Christmas, Ro.
Come here.
-I love you.
-Love you too.
I'm so glad you all
ended up here tonight.
I did a lot today, you guys.
I mean a lot. A lot.
But one thing I haven't done
is thank my family.
[all] Oh.
Rowena, this is so unlike you.
I-I know, it's sappy.
But it's also Christmas, and
none of you will remember this,
anyway.
That's why we have
cameras, honey.
-Yes!
-Yes, Uncle Bruce!
So, a long time ago someone wise
told me that Christmas isn't
only about tradition.
It's about spending time
with the people you care about.
I said that yesterday.
I was getting to that, Mom!
Quit hogging the limelight.
-[Gerry] Oh.
-My bad.
And you were right,
because here we all are,
together
and I've never been happier.
Oh. I'm gonna cry.
I've seen a lot of Christmases
in my time. I mean, a lot. A
lot.
[chuckling]
But this one definitely
tops the list.
[all] Yeah!
I love you. [grunts]
-Who's ready for some Christmas
carols? -Yeah!
All right, here we go.
-The Christmas cookies were
great. -Yeah.
Bread pudding looks like mine.
[all singing "Silver Bells"]
[singing continues]
[singing continues]
[indistinct]
[singing ends]
[door opens]
Hi, honey.
Oh. A Christmas Carol .
My favorite. Are
you reading this?
I finished it this morning.
What'd you think?
I get why it's a classic.
Some parts were a little scary,
but he needed to go through it.
[chuckles] And why is that?
So that he could
become a better person.
Someone who isn't afraid of
letting new people in.
It's never too late for a reset.
How did I get the smartest girl?
-Hey, Mom?
-Hmm?
I had a great Christmas.
Even if you don't remember
any of it tomorrow
-I'm happy.
-Honey, what are you talking
about?
Of course I'll remember it.
But just in case you don't
I'm still glad we had today.
I'm happy too, Rowena.
Merry Christmas.
All right.
[sighs]
Buenas noches , my little niita .
Buenas noches, Mama .
-[growls]
-[giggles]
[door closes]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Wake up. Wake up.
[male radio host] Thank goodness
we can retire this song until
next year!
Louie? Where's your white sheet?
-You wanna play ghost?
-No.
Is it still Christmas?
Christmas was yesterday.
It's over.
Christmas is finally over! Whoo!
Christmas is finally over! Whoo!
[screams]
Mom!
-Mom?
-Dad?
-Mike!
-Let's check outside.
Good idea.
There you are, Sprout.
We were about to find you to say
goodbye.
You're leaving already?
Why? You haven't
had enough of us?
I'm so glad you came, Diane.
Oh.
It was so good to see you, Ro.
I can't wait to do this again
next year.
What are you guys doing for New
Year's? Or President's Day?
And don't you have
a birthday coming up, Dad?
-Gabby pie, come here. I love
you. -Love you too, Dad.
I love you, Sprout.
See you soon.
-All right.
-Wow!
Later, Louie.
[Mike] Nice.
-Well, we better get going.
-Okay.
-Bye, you guys. Love you.
-Bye!
-[Carolina] Bye, Diane.
-[Gabby] Bye, Louie.
-[Mike] Louie, seat belt!
-Thanks for the kale cookies!
[Diane] I'll send you the
recipe. Thanks, Lina.
You're welcome. See you, Mike!
Bye! Thank you so much!
-Bye!
-Bye, girls!
Hey, who wants breakfast?
-Ooh! Me.
-I do! Yes!
-Chocolate chip pancakes?
-Yes!
Yeah.
-I'll be right there.
-Okay, honey.
Where the heck have you been?
[chuckles] Oh, no.
Uh-uh, uh-uh. Give
me a break, kid.
It has been a really,
really long day.
Tell me about it.
Mmm. So, did you get
through your list?
How'd you know about my list?
I've been known to
keep a few of my own.
Nothing fancy like
yours, though.
[Rowena] Uh what's
this supposed to be?
The naughty list?
Nah, I prefer to think of it
more like a second chance list.
Deep down even the naughtiest
kids want to be nice.
Some just need a
little more time.
Okay. So, how did I do?
Ro?
I better go.
Thanks, Santa.
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!
Santa?
[sleigh bells jingling]
[laughs]
Bye, Santa.
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!
[knocks]
Rowena.
Uh. Are you still up?
Everyone's coming early
tomorrow.
Relax, Mom. Getting up early
on Christmas is what I do best.
Ayayay . What a mess. I thought
we agreed you'd clean up,
Rowena.
I wanted to,
but I was so excited for
Christmas.
Uh-huh.
[gasps] I didn't know
you still had this.
I love that thing.
It reminds me of the Christmas
when we all went to go see The
Nutcracker.
Surprised you still remember it.
You were so young.
Well, I slept through half of
it, but the other half really
landed.
It almost made my list. Look.
Okay.
"Rowena's top five Christmas
memories."
"Number five: The Christmas
Around the World exhibit at the
museum."
That's where we took that
picture of you and Gabriella
under the big tree.
-"Number four: The pier."
-Remember?
We got to see all the
holiday performers.
And I got to ride the Ferris
wheel. That was a classic.
"Number three:
The Santa versus Elves hockey
match."
Which Dad and I
will definitely want to watch
tomorrow.
"Number two: That
big platform thingy."
The giant platform
thingy that opens out
so you feel like you're flying
over the city.
Right. At the top of
the Hancock building.
But you were too scared
to even step on it.
Okay, yeah, but I watched Gabby
do it from only a few feet away.
The look on her
face was priceless.
And my number one favorite
Christmas memory: The
Winterfest.
-Obvi.
-Obvi.
Can we please go back to the
Winterfest tomorrow, Mom?
Well, honey, we might have to
switch things up a little bit
this year.
It's our first Christmas
with some new faces.
You mean Diane and Louie?
[groans] Honey, I know that
these memories mean a lot to
you,
but, hey, we can
make new memories.
Christmas isn't only
about tradition.
It's about us being all together
despite the changes.
But don't want
anything to change.
I know you don't, honey,
but sometimes change is for the
best.
And you'd know that if you
cleaned your room every once in
a while.
Okay, lights out, you, or
someone's not getting a visit
from Santa.
Buenas noches, mi niita.
Buenas noches, Mama.
[car engine starts]
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
- That's right. It is Christma--
- Christma--
Boo!
Louie! Oh, you're gonna get it!
[giggles]
[groans]
Got you, you little devil.
What are you doing? Having fun
upstairs?
Yeah, I was having
lots of fun with Ro.
Hey, sprout. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Dad.
Uh, why didn't you come wake me
like you always do?
Well, I wanted to,
but Louie asked to do the
honors.
Looks like he got the job done.
She's totally up.
Yeah, she is.
Come on, Ro. Come
say hi to Diane.
Up, over.
Yes, just like that!
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
What position do you play?
-Goalie.
-Ro.
Okay. Shortstop.
Dad, I made a list of my
favorite Christmas memories for
us to do again.
Which do want to do first?
[sighs] Gee, I
don't know, sprout.
I think your mom's planning
a nice day for everyone.
We might have to
play this by ear.
Uh, but we can at least watch
the Santas versus Elves match,
can't we?
-[chuckles]
-This has got to be the Santas'
year.
Oh, I hope so,
after the last couple beatdowns.
Although I'm hearing that
the Santas' center is out with
spasms.
Again? That guy
should really stretch.
-Uh, do you think--
-What's a center?
Uh, a position in hockey.
Usually the middle player on the
forward line.
-Do you think we could--
-What are spasms?
Something you won't have to
worry about for a long time.
I'm sorry, sweetheart.
What were you asking me?
-Do you think the Santas could
still-- -Shoelaces.
[grunts]
Who took the last chocolate?
[grunting]
-[whispers] Stop it!
-It wasn't me.
Uh, maybe Santa was
hungry last night.
Don't give me that, Dad.
I'm not a little baby like
Louie.
-[scoffs] Watch it, Ro.
-But, Mom,
we trade off every year
who gets the last chocolate.
This was supposed to be my year.
It was me. I'm sorry, Rowena.
I-I didn't know about your
tradition.
[Louie] Look what I can do.
-[Diane laughs]
-Oh, Louie, that's wonderful.
-He's only had one class.
-Oh.
Hope you asked
Santa for a blankie.
'Cause it's gonna be cold
out of that spotlight.
[chuckles]
[doorbell rings]
-[laughing]
-[chatter]
Ay, Gabriella. [speaks Spanish]
[both laugh]
You two are looking lively
indeed. How was midnight mass?
-Ooh.
-Absolutely transporting.
[Dad] Good.
Oh, Diane, it's so
good to see you.
It's good to see you, Sofia.
And you too, Hector.
Diana, por favor . I already told
you all my friends call me Doc.
[chuckles]
-Well, Merry Christmas, Doc.
[chuckles] -Merry Christmas.
-Oh. [chuckles]
-[gasps] Oh, my little Rowena.
[kisses]
Did you like the sweater?
I made it myself.
We haven't opened
presents yet, Ma.
-Oh.
-But thanks for the spoiler.
Aw. [kisses]
All right. All right. [chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
Ro, are we having
a nice Christmas?
-[stomach gurgles] Oh.
-Oh.
-[exhales] Mmm. [chuckles]
-[speaking Spanish, chuckles]
It's my fault.
I should never have dragged you
to that greasy spoon diner.
Ro.
-[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
-Oh, no.
-[Sofia farts]
-Ew!
Sausage and eggs.
-[laughing]
-[doorbell rings]
[Rowena] Uncle
Gerry. Uncle Bruce.
-Merry Christmas!
-[shushes]
You got a dog?
Perfect. She's awake again.
We adopted Olive from the
shelter. She kept us up all
night.
-Okay. Come in.
-Hey, you wanna hold her?
-Yes. Oh, my God. Isn't she
cute? -Here she is.
Who do we have here?
Who is it? Oh, it's a baby.
-Oh. Oh.
-[coos]
It's a good thing you're not a
cat 'cause cats make me so
sneezy. [kisses]
Oh, hey, I know a little boy
who'd love to meet you.
Uncle Gerry?
-It's not mine. Hers.
-[chatter]
Well, then you
give her the socks.
I love my new Mariachi CD.
It's a scrapbook and paper.
But, Mom, you always
get me clothes.
Which you never like.
You always complain.
Yeah, at first.
But then you make me try them on
and I low-key love them.
That's like our thing, Mom.
Why are you messing with the
program?
I will still buy you clothes.
I just thought
you might like something new.
This is definitely
new, all right.
I made cookies.
Yum-yum.
-Oh, is there dairy in them?
-Oh, no. No dairy.
I love dessert for breakfast.
Especially cookies.
Is there kale in this?
There is indeed. You've
got a great nose.
They're my best sellers.
-Oh, I need to try one.
-I guess.
Honey, pick up after yourself.
Someone is going to break their
neck.
This is what we do
every year, Mom.
Gabby and I make a mess
so that you can get mad and
clean it up.
That is not funny.
And if you're trying to make me
mad,
it's working.
Yes, open this one.
[Bruce] Oh!
[Diane] It's a stage makeup kit.
Your dad said
that you were in the school
play.
[Gabby chuckles]
In third grade.
My favorite part
was definitely the makeup.
No way!
-[adults] Aw.
-How cool. A bow and arr--
-[squeaks]
-Oh.
Honey, come on.
You are killing me.
This one's from your uncles.
[Gerry] I hope you like it.
-This, Ro, is what we call a
judogi . -[Dad] Oh, wow.
It's what all true judokas wear.
-Wow.
-I got one too!
Twinsies. Hiyah!
Oh, look at him.
I told you he'd look cute.
-[laughing]
-[applause]
-Oh, okay, that is really cute.
-Oh.
All right, sprout.
You're gonna like this one.
I noticed yours was getting old
so we got you--
A tablet!
With knobs?
That's a classic.
Mira , you turn the knob's to
draw, then shake it up and whew.
[speaking Spanish]
Like it never happened.
-I think there's been a mix-up.
-Yeah.
Awesome!
Okay, buddy, that was
supposed to be for--
I love it so much!
-Can we play catch now? Can we?
-I'm sorry, sprout. We'll figure
it out.
Why don't you grab your glove
and meet us outside?
That was my glove.
-Carolina.
- S ?
Your father and I want to give
you something very special.
-Oh, okay.
-[Bruce] Mmm.
[Sofia chuckles]
This was given to us.
It's been in our
family for generations.
Passed down to me
from my bisabuela , Lucia,
from Puerto Rico, who had it
passed from her tatarabuela ,
Maribelle.
Ay. I still remember her
serving arroz con gandules in
this.
Gracias, Mama.
Thank you. [kisses]
I love it. I love it.
-[Gabby] Where's my phone?
-[Carolina] I love it.
-[Gabby] Ew! Dog slobber.
-[screams]
- Ay!
-No!
[screams] And to think all those
kids used to call me
butterfingers. [laughs]
Oh!
[screams]
-[Carolina] Oh!
-[gasps]
-[Bruce] I'm okay.
-[Sofia speaks Spanish]
Okay, well--
Well, that just happened.
I guess I'm just gonna go look
for my glove.
Yeah.
-Bruce.
-The bowl! Oh, my God!
Well, at least you
didn't pee on it.
[Olive peeing]
And you just peed on it.
Cool.
-[scoffs] Ew.
-[barking]
Ready? Here we go.
Nice. You got it.
Throw it back.
- Perfecto .
-[Bruce] Oh, man, I'm starving.
-It's good? Not too salty?
-Try abuela's tamales.
-[Gabby] Uh-uh.
-Ah, you t-- You took the last
tamale.
I'm done eating. Can Dad and I
go watch the rest of the match?
Uh, sprout, I just sat down.
-And last I checked, it pains me
to say -Mm-hmm.
- the Elves are crushing my
Santas. -What?
-I'm gonna get that five
dollars. -I know. I know.
You can go after everyone's
finished with dinner and
dessert.
I made gingerbread cake.
Oh, did somebody
say gingerbread?
Okay, now [speaking Spanish]
Because last year
you didn't save any for the
kids,
so I'm instituting
a one-slice rule para ti .
-Th-That is a baseless
accusation. -[laughing]
I could sue you for defamation,
or you could cough up the
gingerbread.
-[chuckles]
-[Bruce] Oh, I know. [snaps]
We should make him
perform for his cake.
Gerry's been taking
a stand-up class.
-Bruce, you said you wouldn't
tell. -[gasps] What?
[Bruce] He only gets cake
if he tells a joke.
Mom, the match is almost over.
[sighs] Fine. You can go watch,
but first finish your dinner.
Stand-up comedy.
Gerry, that's awesome.
[Bruce] And he's
still a tad shy.
Hey, why don't you show them
that bit that you've been
working on?
-Bruce, I'm still working on it.
-Yeah, yeah.
-Come on, Gerry. Do it.
-You gotta do it.
-[Diane] Do it, Gerry.
-[Dad, Gabby] Do it! Do it! Do
it!
-Okay. Okay.
-[cheering]
Just be kind
'cause it's still a work in
progress.
Well [clears throat]
here goes nothing.
All done. Come
on, Dad. Let's go.
Rowena. Sit.
Thank you.
[Gerry] Okay.
So I'm a lawyer, right?
As you already know.
-And the hardest part of being a
lawyer -[mouthing words]
is turning off work mode
when you get home.
[forced laughing]
Hilarious, Uncle
Gerry. Wonderful show.
You know,
we're off to go watch some
hockey.
Ro, he hasn't gotten
to the punch line.
Sit down.
[sighs]
You're doing great,
Ger. "Work mode "
Right.
So, the hardest part of being
lawyer is turning off work mode
when you get home.
You already said that.
Ro, will you let your uncle
finish telling his joke?
I'm just trying to help.
You know what I just realized?
I don't even like gingerbread.
I move we strike the discussion.
-[Carolina] Come on, Ger.
Continue. -Gerry, Gerry!
-[Gerry] Come on, guys. No.
-Gerry! Gerry!
I said no!
I don't even want any cake.
Just leave me alone. Okay?
-[Bruce] Gerry!
-[Gabby] Come on, Uncle Gerry.
-[Bruce] Come back!
-[Carolina] There goes Bruce.
Great.
And now the dog.
[Hector speaking Spanish]
I just have to have
some more of this bread.
-It was so good.
-It was fantastic.
-[Hector, Sofia gasp]
-[dishes crash]
[screams]
Oh!
-Oh!
-What? [gasps]
-[Gabby laughs]
-[Carolina] My dinner.
Well, clearly dinner's
officially over.
Does anybody wanna
watch the match?
-[Bruce sighs]
-Anybody?
-Anybody?
-I will.
Anybody else?
- Five minutes left in this
match. - Santas are nearly out of
time.
- Where is Rudolph when you need
him? -Come on, Santas. D up!
Woo! Let's go!
What? Come on!
Where is the remote?
Can you believe what's happening
- on this ice?
-Okay.
-Let's go!
- The Elves are running away with
this.
More like skating away.
It's gonna be awkward
in Santa's village tonight.
What is going on?
Okay. Okay.
[giggling]
[grunts] Give me
the remote, Louie.
-Why?
-So I can beat you with it.
-Then no.
-I'm gonna count to three.
-One.
-Catch.
Ow! [grunts]
Whoa!
[squeaks]
-[gasps]
-Ro, what is going on?
He started it.
He wouldn't let me watch the
match.
-I hate him!
-That's enough, Rowena.
Yeah, that's enough, Ro-wiener.
Why do you always take his side?
Rowena! What did
you do to my laptop?
I'm going to kill you!
Get in line.
-You ruined Christmas!
-I ruined Christmas?
You ruined Christmas.
All of you ruined Christmas.
I'm sure you don't mean that.
So, let's just all take a deep--
You're not even in
this family, Diane.
Why are you even here?
Do you wanna get grounded
on Christmas Day?
This is the worst
Christmas ever.
-Ro, you have to clean this mess
up. -Ro, you better get back
here, young lady.
-I'm so sorry.
-[door closes]
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
[chuckles] Hey, hey, hey, now.
-What gives?
-Sorry, sorry, sorry!
I didn't see you there.
It's been a long day.
Tell me about it. I got stuck in
a chimney face down in Sweden,
and then Rudolph--
You know Rudolph?
He's the one with the--
Well, his nose went out over
Toronto.
[chuckles]
Had us flying blind for a
stretch.
Look, I know you're
not really Santa.
I mean, your beard
is clearly fake.
My bea--
This? Yes, yes. This is clearly
fake. You got me on that one.
It's--
I just wear this for the
windburn on the sled.
Let me ask you something.
And this is between me and you.
Do you know anybody
who's ever actually seen Santa?
Then how do you know
what he looks like?
I mean, maybe Santa is tall
and terrified of ceiling fans.
Look, I'm 12, okay?
How can one guy make it across
the whole world in one night?
Oh, okay. Well, time
is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
[chuckles] Say that again.
Time is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
I can't wait for
this day to be over.
Oh.
Uh-oh. You hear that sound?
That's the sound of somebody
not having a very fun Christmas,
huh?
Well, I tell you what.
Lucky for you, Santa is here.
[high-pitched] Ho, ho, ho!
Ho-- [grunts]
I seriously think
I pulled something on that one.
But go ahead. Come on. Give it
to me. Tell me what you want.
The only thing I want is for
things to go back to how they
used to be.
You mean, like a do-over?
[wind gusting]
Yeah.
So that this awful day
could have never happened.
So that I can have
a normal Christmas again.
Could you say that again?
Louder. I didn't hear you.
[wind intensifies]
I wish I can have
my Christmas again!
[wind stops]
That's what I thought you said.
Ro?
-What are you doing out here?
-I was talking to tall Santa.
Honey, what is
going on with you?
I understand
that you're having a hard time
but your behavior
is completely inappropriate.
But he really was here.
You've got to believe me.
Okay, let's go inside.
I want you to apologize to
everyone.
Now.
[car engine starts]
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've all been--
[sighs]
I must've hit
record or something.
Boo!
-[laughs]
-Why are you still here?
Got you, you little devil.
What are you doing? Having fun
upstairs?
-Yeah, I was having lots of fun.
-Dad?
-With who?
-With Ro.
What were you doing?
What is happening?
-Just like that.
-Are you doing it?
-The head bob?
-No.
-Over, up.
-Just like that. Yes.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
So what position do you play?
Is this a joke? We
already did Christmas.
Shoelaces.
Hey, sweetie,
I know it was kind of a shock
having me and Louie
here for Thanksgiving,
but we all thought
things would be easier by
Christmas.
[Louie] Look what I
can do. [tap dances]
I'm still dreaming. That's it.
-Ow!
-Nope. [chuckles] Definitely
awake.
[gasps] Ay, my little Rowena.
[kisses]
Did you like the sweater?
I made it myself.
Haven't opened
presents yet, Mama.
Ay.
All right. All right. [chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
Ro, are we having
a nice Christmas?
-[stomach gurgles] Oh.
-Oh.
-[exhales] Mmm. [chuckles]
-[speaking Spanish, chuckles]
Abuela ,
you went to the greasy spoon
diner again?
Oh, it's my fault.
I should never have dragged you
there.
Ro.
[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
Not again.
-[Sofia farts]
-[dry heaves]
That does it. This isn't funny.
[laughing]
[chatter]
Hey, Mommy, did
you make the, um
- Si.
-[Sofia] Yes.
This is good.
[chatter continues]
You're all mad at
me for yesterday.
You're trying to
teach me a lesson.
Aw, thanks, you guys.
I totally get it now.
I'll be so much
better. I promise.
Honey, what are you talking
about? Nobody is mad at you.
Okay, here. Open my present.
I hope you like it.
[gasps] A scrapbook! [squeals]
[gasps] And paper?
Wrapped in more paper?
Ro, you don't have
to be sarcastic.
I made cookies!
Diane, can I open your present?
I've always wanted
a stage makeup kit.
Ro, have you been
peeking at your gifts?
No, Mom, I swear. I can be good.
I'll even like the
tablet with knobs,
which was probably meant for
Louie, but I don't care anymore,
see?
I've learned my lesson.
So can we all just
stop with the joke now?
Please.
[chuckles]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
This is not good.
[chatter]
-Yes!
-Yes.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
I think I messed up.
I wished for Christmas again,
and now I'm stuck in the same
day.
[laughs] Crazy.
You guys don't believe me.
Fine.
[knocks]
-Hey.
-Let me guess.
Mom and Dad sent you
to be Big Sister.
Well, I am your big sister.
Plus, I would've come on my own.
Eventually.
-Look, I know what you're going
through. -Trust me. You have no
idea.
This is hard for me too.
I may not show it
the same way you do, but
My laptop!
I didn't mean to spill the juice
on it. It was Louie's fault.
Well, lucky for you, you missed.
What?
I didn't spill the
juice on it this time,
or slip on the skateboard.
The nutcracker didn't break.
It's like the day
never happened.
Everything just reset.
But if everything resets,
then nobody remembers anything.
I can change what happens!
There's no consequences
whatsoever.
I can do whatever I want!
Dear Santa, I really appreciate
you letting me relive Christmas
over and over and over
Anyhoo,
if I'm gonna be stuck in this
time loop,
I'm gonna have some fun.
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
It's sledding time.
[laughs] Okay, see you soon.
Merry Christmas.
-[boy] Jokes for charity.
-[girl] Jokes for charity.
-[girl] Get your jokes for
charity. -[boy] Jokes for
charity.
Get your jokes for charity.
[girl] Get your jokes.
Hi. Would you like
to make a donation?
You two must be new around here.
How about some advice instead?
You see that girl over there?
That's Gretchen.
She used to take my lunch money.
Do not try and sell her a joke.
Thank you.
[clattering] Oh,
oh! Oh, my eggs! Oh!
[fanfare plays]
Oh, cool!
Ho, ho, ho!
Uh, Tall Santa?
You drive a limo too?
Oh, yeah. Santa's
side hustle, baby.
I also cover a tech
support hotline.
-[Christmas ringtone plays]
-Aha. Speaking of which, just
one second.
[British accent] Tech support.
Oh, yes.
Yes!
Yes! [chuckle]
Oh, no, no, no. Have
you tried restarting?
Oh, my. It sounds
like it's broken.
Hold on just for one moment.
I'll have to ask you to hold
just a second.
[normal voice] Whew! Tough
times. Tough times. So what's
the plan, Stan?
-It's Ro.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
Uh, what is your plan, Ro?
And the plan is to have
Christmas like we used to.
"Like we used to"?
Don't you need more people for
that? Like your family?
My family's a bit busy with
other things, so I'll just have
to do it for them.
Okay, Ro. You got this.
It's just a little drop.
No need to be scared!
[screams]
Get out of the way! Watch out!
[screams]
[Rowena, distant] Sorry!
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Time to play.
Let's see. What
should I do first?
[rock music plays]
[chatter]
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[growls] Huh?
-Boo!
-[gasps]
-[roars]
-[screams]
[chuckles]
Dad, Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, sprout.
-You and Louie have fun up
there? -I'll say.
Thanks for sending him to wake
me. That kid is a real delight.
-Yes!
-Up, over.
Guess who decided to join us.
Morning, sleepyhead.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Diane, Merry Christmas to you.
Aw. [chuckles]
Hand over the chocolate, lady,
and nobody gets hurt.
Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.
-I am getting notes of cinnamon
-Mm-hmm.
and a hint of victory.
[both chuckle]
- Abuelita!
-Ah! [chuckles]
We haven't opened present yet,
but between you and me,
I love the sweater.
Oh, my Rowena.
All right. All right.
-[chuckles]
-You'll smother the poor girl.
-Ro, are we having--
-Having a wonderful Christmas,
Abuelo .
Thank you for asking.
[gasps] Oops.
Clumsy me.
Gabby, could you be a dear
and go pick those up?
Oh, Abuela , you're
just so beautiful.
-[Sofia's stomach gurgles]
-[mouthing]
-[Sofia farts]
-Oh! [coughs]
How did she know
which boxes had all the
chocolates?
It's easy. I'm psychic.
Ha! Funny, Ro.
You're the one taking the comedy
class, Uncle Gerry.
You told them?
Okay, who wants
to open presents?
Yay! Let's do it, Mom.
I cannot wait for my new
scrapbook.
Or how about a makeup kit,
Diane, because you know me so
well.
And gee, Dad, I'd sure love that
glove, but Louie switched tags,
so I guess I'll just settle
for a tablet with knobs.
Oh.
-You believe me now or need more
proof? -No, Ro, wait. That is
enough, okay--
[all] More proof!
[sighs]
Okay. First,
I'll just need to ask a few
questions.
Dad,
how much cash do you have in
your pocket?
Uh, it was $62.10.
Okay. Um, Uncle Gerry,
what color is your underwear?
My underwear?
Just answer the question.
Light blue.
Eh, I'd say more
robin's-egg blue.
Would've been the same answer
if you asked yesterday.
And Abuela ?
Who was your first crush?
-[gasps]
-[chuckles]
You don't need psychic powers
for that one, mija .
-That would be--
-Antonio Diego.
He had these green eyes,
the color of an old nickel
and hair like a horse.
-Diane.
-Mm-hmm?
You're so good with dogs.
Did you ever have one?
Uh, Ro, where are
you going with this?
I-I think it's nice
that Rowena wants to learn more
about us.
Yes, I did have a dog once.
His name was Biscuit,
and he was
this adorable little French
bulldog,
and I loved him so very much.
And then one day
I left a bag of chips laying
around.
[crying] And I
couldn't find Biscuit.
And I went all over the house,
and I went, "Biscuit."
-Okay, okay, okay.
-"Where are you? I'm so sorry."
-Okay, Ro, I think that's
plenty. -Okay.
You're right, Dad.
I'll see you all next time.
-[dog barking]
-[birds chirping]
[radio beeps on]
[growls] Huh?
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
- That's right. It is Christmas!
- Christmas!
That's good, Rowena.
[screams]
Boo. [chuckles]
$62.10.
Uh, light blue,
the color of your underwear.
But Bruce thinks
it's more of a robin's egg.
-Either way, you should do your
laundry. -You see?
I am very busy.
-Oh, and Abuela ?
-Hmm?
I am so glad that you
chose Abuelo over
-Antonio Diego.
-[gasps]
Besides, it's only hair.
Horse-hair Antonio?
-Oh, and Diane?
-Uh-huh?
Biscuit says hi.
Biscuit?
Yeah. The little French bulldog
sitting right next to you?
[gasps]
He's got a bag of
chips in his mouth,
and he is not too happy
about you holding Olive.
[gasps]
You will not get in here.
Hey, can I get one of those?
[sobs] I've missed you so much.
[radio beeps on]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Time to spice things up.
Merry Christmas.
The Santas versus Elves, please.
And step on it.
Mm-hmm.
I'm Israel Idonije.
And I'm Hosea Sanders.
Welcome to Chicago's own
Santas versus Elves.
[Israel] The 25th Santaversary.
Come on, Santas!
Throw some elbows! Get naughty!
[Hosea] Well, the Santas
are really looking sluggish out
there.
That's what they get
for eating cookies all night.
-Oh, ow!
-[crowd groans]
I'm gonna need more
snacks. Excuse me.
-Congratulations, you two.
-How's it feel to win a thousand
dollars?
We can visit my parents in
Florida. This is the best
Christmas ever!
Excuse me.
Did they just win a thousand
dollars?
They sure did.
They guessed the closest number
of candy canes in that snowman,
and they won the raffle.
What was the winning number?
Seventeen thousand
five hundred and thirty-six.
9,000 are red, 8,536 are green.
-[crowd chatters]
-How'd she do that?
-I don't know, but
-[female spectator] This is
incredible.
what do you plan to
do with your money?
[pop music plays]
Merry Christmas again!
That's so cool.
Wow.
Woo-hoo!
[gasps]
Time to face my fear.
Mm-mmm!
Uh-uh. Mm-mmm.
Mm-mmm!
Woo! Crushed it.
Hey, Santa, I did the
big platform thingy.
With enough practice,
you can learn to do anything
and make things happen
the way you want them to.
-The Santas versus Elves,
please. -Mm-hmm.
[Hosea] Welcome to Chicago's own
Santas versus Elves.
[hockey player 1]
Take it! Take it!
[grunts]
[grunting]
[hockey player 2] Go! Go!
[screams]
-Ow!
-[crowd groans]
-[buzzer sounds]
-And the Elves score again!
Will the Santas
ever beat the Elves?
[Israel]
The Elves have never looked
tougher.
[male spectator 1] They got a
discount for the short one?
Bring it, Elves.
That might be the littlest Santa
I have ever seen.
Check out the hands
on that little Santa!
[male spectator 2] Come on.
[hockey player 3 grunts]
-Yes!
-[crowd cheers]
-It's a miracle!
-Ho, ho! Ho, ho, ho!
A Christmas miracle!
-Yes. Here we go.
-We are gonna win this. It's our
year.
-[Gabby] Come on, Mom.
-This is our year.
Hey, Ro, we're
playing What's That?
You can be on our team.
It wouldn't be fair.
Ro, sweetie, it's just a fun
game, and none of us are very
good at it,
except for Gabby.
And of course I draw for a
living, so
[snores]
Same time every Christmas.
Don't worry. Me and Bruce will
carry them up to your room after
this.
You mean after we finish
kicking your butt.
-Oh, ho!
-Oh!
-It's going down.
-No way.
-A lot of big talk.
-We're gonna win.
-Come on. Ro, sit.
-All right, we got this, Mom.
Let's go!
-Come on, Carolina. You got
this! -We're gonna win this
time. Let's go!
And go.
-Okay.
-Planet.
Yes. Good guess.
-Nice, Ro.
-Okay.
-[Rowena] Zoo.
-Wow.
-Yes, that is also correct.
-[Gerry] Wow.
-Toast.
-[Carolina] Yes.
-Frog.
-Yes.
-Bow tie.
-Yes.
-Hit the road.
-Yes.
-Two left feet.
-Yes.
-Circus.
-Yes.
-Green with envy.
-Yeah.
-Palace.
-Uh-huh.
-Close but no cigar.
-Yes.
-Pinwheel.
-Yeah.
-Raining cats and dogs.
-Yes.
Time.
Can we trade Louie for Ro?
-No. No. She's on our team.
-No!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
-[Gretchen] Do you want this
money? -[boy] Yes.
-[girl] Give it back! Give it
back. -But that money's for
charity!
Maybe I have a charity of my
own. It's called Get Over It.
Ooh.
[laughs]
I can't say I didn't warn them.
-[clattering] Oh, oh! Oh, my
eggs! Oh! -Ooh.
[announcer] Welcome, everyone,
to the 15th annual Santa versus
Elves hockey match.
One hot cocoa, please.
And don't skimp on marshmallows.
-I shan't skimp.
-Tall Santa?
Weren't you just
driving the limo?
Yes, of course I was, but as you
can see, I am a man of many
hats.
Even tiny little elf hats
that tend to make my head itch.
-So, is your family meeting you
here? -They're still busy,
but I pretty much know everyone
here so it's almost like we're
family.
Isn't that right, Frankie?
What?
Uh, how do you know
Weird.
Um [chuckles]
she's just nervous
'cause she's proposing to her
boyfriend at the Winterfest
tonight.
-Oh, that's sweet.
-Yeah.
Too bad an ornament's gonna fall
from the tree and "shatter" her
moment.
Oh! Well, that's not sweet.
Why don't you, uh,
go give her a little heads up?
Eh, I've been busy.
I'm reliving
my favorite Christmas memories.
Fun, I'll give you that,
but aren't some of those
favorite Christmas memories
involving your family?
Well, yeah, but I
don't know, Santa.
Everything's
different this year.
My dad brought his girlfriend
and her little boy, who is a
nightmare.
Things just aren't the same
with my family.
Yeah, yeah, I hear you.
You know, once upon a time,
the North Pole was a quiet
little place
back when it was just me and
Mrs. Claus and Dasher and
Dancer.
Smash cut to today
and there are nine hungry
reindeer
and a thousand noisy elves.
My point is families change.
But what's important
is you're all still together on
Christmas.
Yeah,
but I don't want my family to
change.
And Christmas was so much better
before Mom and Dad split.
Yeah, well, maybe so,
but while you're running around
trying to relive the past,
think of all the fun new
memories you're missing out on.
Besides, Ro,
they will always be your mom and
dad
even if they're not together.
Why didn't I think
of this sooner?
I could get Mom and
Dad back together.
What? So that's, that, that's,
that's your takeaway from-- from
all of this?
Yes. This could
solve everything.
Okay, Ro, well, all right.
One hot chocolate,
extra marshmallow.
And thanks, Tall--
Uh, Tall Santa?
Weird.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
-Hey, Mom?
-Hi, sweetie.
If you had to pick one Christmas
to live over again, which would
it be?
Hmm. That's interesting.
Why do you ask?
Just wondering.
If you had to,
which Christmas would you
relive?
Well, my favorite Christmas
would be your first Christmas.
-My first Christmas?
-Mm-hmm.
You were nine months old.
It was also our first Christmas
here.
Your mom and I planned a party.
We spent two days
getting the place together.
We didn't have much furniture,
but we had a tree and Christmas
lights
and a wreath for the door,
and we had these horrible,
ugly, matching Christmas
sweatshirts.
They were absolutely hideous.
-Oh. And of course nobody could
come. -Why not?
A big storm came in out of
nowhere, snowed in the whole
block.
We lost power. No TV, no lights.
Fortunately,
your mom kept a box of candles.
And we lit every single one.
[sighs] And the place was just
[sighs] spectacular.
And your mom and I sat
drinking hot cocoa and telling
stories
while Gabriella
played with her toys,
and you crawled around on the
rug like a little crocodile.
It was just the four of us then,
and things were so much simpler.
-Those were
-Great times.
-[chuckles]
-I know what I have to do.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
First things first,
let's get rid of any
distractions.
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Come here, Cupcake.
Come here, Cupcake.
I know you're around
here somewhere.
I've been hearing you meow.
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Come on, Cupcake.
[meows]
[Rowena] There you are,
you little runaway.
[meows]
[cats meowing]
I'm gonna need more tuna.
That ought to do it.
Ooh. Nice catch.
[sniffs]
[gulps]
Eye on the ball.
Nice.
That was great! Good
job, Louie! [sneezes]
[sneezing]
Diane, are you okay?
-[sneezes]
-[Dad] Oh, my gosh.
Okay, okay. I got you.
Let's go upstairs.
-Come on, Louie.
-Now, easy. Easy, easy, easy.
[Dad] Oh, boy.
Oh, my! What happened?
It's just a sneezing fit.
[sneezes]
-Okay.
-Maybe we should get Doc?
-Yes.
-[Diane] No. I'll be fine.
Just let him enjoy his
Christmas. I just need to take a
deep breath.
[sneezes] Oh!
Uh, we have medicine.
Oh, no thank you.
No, thank you, sweetheart.
That stuff makes me sleepy.
Honey, your nose is lighting up
like Rudolph.
I think sleepiness
is the last of your worries.
But I don't wanna miss--
[sneezes]
-Okay.
-[sneezes]
[sneezes]
Okay. I-I think I'm gonna get
you a cold washcloth,
and then you can lay down
in the guest room.
-Yes, yes.
-Yeah.
-Okay, here we go.
-Okay.
Got it, got it, got it, got it.
Feel better!
[snoring]
One down, three to go.
-I know they love it.
-How do you know?
-[phone ringing]
-Did you see her face?
-I seen her face. Is it?
-That's the only gift that she
did love.
-Hello?
- Hello?
Am I speaking to Olive's daddy?
I'm sorry. Who's this?
I found this
adorable little dog,
and her tag says, "I'm Olive.
If I'm lost please contact my
daddy."
Poor girl was whimpering at my
door. She seemed so hungry and
helpless.
-Car keys?
-Who is it?
I'll be right there.
I'll tell you in the car.
We'll be right there. We're
heading out right now. Thank you
so much.
-[beeps]
-[dog whines]
Hey, where have you been?
Playing. Where is everybody?
Diane's asleep in the guest
room, and your uncles went to go
get Olive.
Little stink ball ran off this
morning and got an hour out of
town.
Oh, my! Poor thing.
Thankfully,
your grandparents are still
here.
-Okay, can you help me finish
the dishes? -Yeah.
And the grandparents will be
asleep by What's That,
which leaves only one.
Hey, Louie. Wanna
see something cool?
All right.
But why do we have to
be in the bathroom?
Because it's the best reception
in the whole house.
Observe. You can watch
whatever you want.
Whoa. Even scary things
like a shark ripping off a man's
head
and the man comes back
as a zombie and eats the shark?
I like your vision.
Let's see what we can find.
[gasps]
But my mom says if I watch scary
things, I'll have bad dreams.
Something tells me
you'll forget everything by
morning.
[grunting]
[groans]
-[screams]
-[static]
Uh, I just got off the phone
with the electric company.
They can't send
anyone until morning.
[sighs] Ah, that makes sense.
It is Christmas.
On the bright side, the place
does look great with all these
candles.
Mmm. It was Ro's
idea. [chuckles]
You know, it kind
of reminds me of--
-Our first Christmas here.
-Yes! Yes!
I was thinking the same thing.
[singsong] I made hot cocoas.
Mom, Dad, sit. Enjoy yourselves.
You've both earned it.
Love you.
-Okay.
-Um
-How did she
-I don't know.
-This is insane.
-I know. There's--
You must have taught her.
-Really beautiful.
-[chuckles]
Gosh. Oh, uh, thanks, Sprout!
Thank you.
-Where's everybody?
-Shh.
Mom and Dad are having a moment.
-This is amazing.
-Right? I know.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
-It's coziness in a cup.
-Yeah.
It's working.
What are you doing?
I'm making mom and dad
fall in love again.
All they needed
was some time to themselves.
-[laughs]
-[Gabby] You are such a baby.
Mom and Dad aren't getting back
together, and you need to accept
that.
And you need to
have a little faith.
Observe.
What are you doing?
Um [sighs]
Lina, I know today
couldn't have been easy.
Are you sure it's
okay if we sleep over?
[Carolina] What am I gonna do?
Kick you out now?
I'm kidding.
Besides, I think it's good for
the girls to see us all getting
along,
-especially on Christmas.
-[bell ringing]
[Dad] Um is that mistletoe?
Why do I have the feeling
we are being watched?
Let the smooching begin.
That's it? No, no, no, no, no.
That can't be it.
Yeah, you're a real cupid.
Gabby pie, did you
put up this mistletoe?
Nope, that would be
-Rowena!
-Rowena!
This might be harder
than I thought.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Dad,
some kids at my school are going
steady.
They brag about
having their own song.
-Kids still say "going steady"?
-Bear with me, Dad.
I'm trying to speak in terms
that you can relate to.
-[chuckles]
-Anyway, did you and Mom ever
have a song?
We had a wedding song.
Really? What song?
What was Dad like
when you were first married?
What was it you liked about him?
He was always very handy.
He designed this
house, you know.
Anytime anything needed fixing,
he was there.
And I always thought
that that was very
impressive.
Impressive.
Nice.
-[grunting]
-[creaking]
-[chuckles] What are you guys
eating? -Mmm?
[groans]
[sniffs] Yeah, that should do
it. Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
[disposal rumbling]
Whoa!
[sighs]
You might wanna take a shower.
[both chuckle]
Jackpot.
[Rowena] Thanks for the help.
See you by the fire.
Love, C.
"Thanks for all your help.
See you by the fire. Love, C."
Hmm.
[sighs] Did you need something?
-I was wondering if you could be
my model. -Ro, I have so much I
have to do.
This was my present from Diane.
I wanna show her
how much I appreciate her gift.
Oh. Well, that's nice, honey.
It will only take a
second, I promise.
Okay.
How do I look?
The important question
is how do you feel?
Beau-- [screams]
Like I escaped from the circus.
I guess that answers
both questions.
["Jingle Bells" plays]
And if your client gets
a little too jumpy,
tell them you're just enhancing
what's already there.
You are beautiful.
Huh. Not bad.
What do you think?
I think I need more tools.
Pat, pat, pat.
A little pat, pat, pat.
And there you have
it. You are all set.
Now, listen, all of this is fun
and looking beautiful is
fantastic.
Just remember that you are
beautiful on the inside, and
that is what counts.
Perfect.
Mmm. Where did you
learn all this stuff?
It's makeup, Mom,
not rocket science.
Now, hold still so I can finish
contouring your nose.
But I like my nose.
I do too.
We're just enhancing what's
already there.
Okay.
And voil.
Wow, Ro. Huh.
And one last thing.
-Oh! Oh! [gagging]
-[coughing]
Bad idea.
Bad idea.
-Very bad.
-Bad idea!
-Very bad idea. [retches]
-[coughing]
[sighs]
I just got off the
phone with the--
[both chuckle]
Oh, my. I can't believe
you still have these things.
Look how adorable you two look.
I made hot cocoas.
Mom, Dad, sit.
Enjoy yourselves.
You've earned it.
Okay.
Thanks, Sprout.
[both sigh]
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
Where is everybody?
It's yours if you help me.
-Well, aside from the power
outage -Mm-hmm.
the sneezing fits
and the dog disappearance
-Mm-hmm.
- today wasn't a total disaster.
On the bright side, the place
looks great with all these
candles.
Mmm. It was Ro's idea.
You know, it kinda
reminds me of our f--
-Our first Christmas here.
-Yeah.
-I was just thinking the same
thing. -I know.
[chuckles]
[Carolina] Wow.
[upbeat music]
Hey! [chuckles]
Dad, we want to dance.
-Okay!
-Come on!
Who needs power when you can
play music from your phone?
-Right?
-What you got?
-Yeah, Gabs.
-[laughs]
-[Gabby] There we go.
-Yeah.
-Come on, Ro.
-Do one foot in and out.
-Oh, okay, Mike.
-Look at that.
Hey! Shake it low!
-Oh! Oh!
-Get low!
Whoa! Whoa! Hey!
[laughs]
There you go, Mom.
It's okay, you're fine.
Hey. Whoa.
[chimes, beeps]
-[slow music playing]
-[gasps]
-Oh.
-Oh.
-Come on.
-Mmm.
I love this song.
I'd hope so.
You picked it for our wedding.
-Mmm. That's right, I did.
-You did.
-Oh. I've got good taste.
-You do.
[Mike and Carolina chuckle]
[beeps]
[fan whirring]
Ooh. Oh.
-[beeping]
-[Carolina] Wow!
-What is going on?
-What?
Seriously?
Who put a remote control fan
on the mantle?
What?
[Carolina] Seriously?
What is happening to this place?
[sighs]
-Crazy.
-I feel that this is my new
look.
[both laugh]
It turns out the house is still
a work in progress even after
all these years.
It's too bad I can't find the
guy who designed the place.
-Oh, wait.
-Touch.
What are you doing?
-[laughs]
-[bell ringing]
Is that mistletoe?
Why do I have the feeling
we are being watched?
-Girls?
-Girls?
You know, I feel bad taking your
money. But not bad enough not to
take it.
But they're supposed to kiss.
They're supposed to fall in
love.
Things are supposed to go back
to how they used to be.
Ro, that's never gonna happen,
okay? It doesn't matter what you
do.
You don't know that.
You don't know what I can do.
-Dad's getting re-married.
-You're lying! It's not true.
[sighs] Mike.
Come on.
It is true, Sprout.
I asked Diane to marry me,
and she said yes.
Why didn't anybody tell me?
Honey, we wanted to.
Our plan was to wait until the
new year.
Why?
Because we didn't wanna ruin
your Christmas.
Oh.
Rowena, honey,
it's gonna be okay.
But I-I miss our family.
I miss the way it used to be.
I know. I know you do, sweetie.
And it's okay to be sad.
But hey, hey, we all love you.
And this just means
that our family is growing
and there'll be even more people
who love you.
I don't want more
people to love me.
Rowena, honey.
-Mike.
-I
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Merry Christmas, sleepyhead.
Don't you wanna get up?
Maybe run a brush through your
hair?
Why, Mom? What's the point?
Honey, because it's Christmas.
And you're a kid.
What are you reading?
"A Christmas Carol."
It's about this guy, Ebenezer,
and everyone's giving him a hard
time.
But he's not so bad.
He just wants things to be the
way they always were.
Is that what it's about?
Sounds like you need to keep
reading.
But not right this minute.
Your father and Diane are here,
so get your butt downstairs.
Vmonos .
[chatter]
Guess who decided to join us.
Ro?
Everything okay, Sprout?
Yep, it's Christmas.
The gift that keeps on giving.
Yay.
-[burps]
-Ew.
[chatter]
[Hector] Does anybody
else see this?
- Qu?
-Ro is drawing the Mona Lisa.
-Yeah, Hector, I'm sure it's
great. -No, I mean literally.
It's the Mona Lisa.
[all gasp]
I'm out.
-Louie! Louie! Louie!
-No!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
No.
[groans]
[upbeat music plays]
This tastes delicious.
Oh, ho, ho! [laughing]
[music fades]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[male radio host]
Good morning, Chicago!
It's that day you've
all been waiting for.
[Gerry] It's us, Bruce.
This is nice. No, this is going
to go great in the condo.
-It's gonna match our coffee
table colors. - Papi , those
socks.
Thank you, Pop!
-Mike, is there any trash over
there? -Oh, yeah.
Yeah. And then smart. And then
-Under the table.
-Ro! Ro! Hey, come here.
-[Sofia] Rowena!
-[Carolina] Hey, sweetie,
-don't you wanna open your
presents? -Yeah. Sprout, what's
the matter?
-I just don't believe in it
anymore. -You don't believe in
what, sweetie?
-I don't believe in Christmas.
-[all gasp]
-What?
-Louie, cover your ears.
Rowena, you don't mean that.
Christmas is the most wonderful
time of year.
-Yes.
-Is it, Abuela ?
-Yes.
-Really? What's so wonderful
about it?
-Um, presents, duh.
-[Bruce] Yeah, Ro.
What about presents?
Uncle Bruce, do you even
remember what you got me last
year?
Sure, I do.
-It was a-- It was--
-[Hector] Oh, Rowena.
What'd I get her?
Yeah, I'm sure I loved it
but I can't remember what it was
either.
None of us need these presents,
so what's the point
of doing it every year?
Honey, it's not about the
presents, it's about the thought
behind them.
And what about all the other
great things about Christmas?
-Like Christmas trees.
-Yeah.
-Yeah.
-Yes.
Look at this tree, Uncle Gerry.
If you really think about it,
it's probably sad.
One day, it was in the woods
minding its own business
and then some jerk comes along
and chops it down.
And now it's in our house
and we've covered it with lights
and festive decorations.
How would you like it
if someone brought you into
their house
and covered you in lights
and festive decorations?
I wouldn't like it. Not one bit.
Thank you, Louie.
Face it, you guys.
Christmas is overrated.
Ro.
[Rowena] Hey, big guy.
I know we haven't chatted in a
minute,
but I could really
use your help.
Thanks for the Christmas wish,
it's been a lot of fun.
But could you please make it
stop now? Your friend, Rowena.
Hey, Mom?
Can you mail this to the North
Pole?
Oh, honey, the post office is
closed today but we can mail it
tomorrow.
-Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow. -No!
No!
No!
Hey, you!
I need you to take back the
wish, you hear me?
I've had enough! Take it back!
[grunts]
Hey, what are you doing up here?
Everyone's downstairs.
What do you care?
Mom and Dad are
worried about you.
Don't you care about
their feelings?
Nobody asks me
about my feelings.
Yeah, well,
you're not the only one going
through a rough time right now,
you know.
I-I miss the way things were
just as much as you do.
But you're younger
than me, right? So
you don't remember
what it was like.
You don't have to remember
all of the fighting.
But everyone's happier now.
You know, families change.
I'm not happier, okay?
I don't want our family to
change.
I know.
And I didn't either.
But in a way, it
kind of already did.
The day you were born,
everything changed.
You know, you were new and I--
I definitely didn't like it,
but I saw how happy
you made Mom and Dad.
So, I decided to
give you a chance,
even though you annoy
the heck out of me most of the
time.
You'll always be
my little sister.
And I wouldn't change
that for anything.
Everything's gonna be okay.
All right? I promise.
[both sobbing]
I'm sorry I took your laptop.
[sniffs] And your sketchbook.
-You're a really good artist.
-Okay, you don't have to say
that.
But thanks.
Come on, let's go downstairs.
Gabby.
I think I'll give new
people a chance too.
But only because
I've tried everything else.
-Come on.
-[both chuckle]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Okay, Bruce. Okay, Bruce. Do it!
Pumpernickel bread.
-It's too big. Make it smaller.
-[mariachi music playing]
Is that a mariachi band?
-Does that look like a mariachi
band? -It is a mariachi band.
It's a shark!
Doc, it's your favorite!
[speaking Spanish]
Mariachi?
[Hector speaking Spanish]
Oh, it is a mariachi band! Hey!
[Gerry] What?
[cheering]
-Whoo!
-Whoo-hoo!
Oh, my God!
You see! Hey, hey,
it's a mariachi band!
["Jingle Bells" plays]
[screams]
-Did you know it was me?
-I was totally surprised.
Do you wanna be the ghost?
Not really.
Hey, Louie?
-Boo!
-[screams]
-[laughs]
-That was so good!
Let's go downstairs.
It's Christmas.
Hang on. Your
shoelace is untied.
-Thanks, Rowena.
-You're welcome, Louie.
I got you, you little devil.
Incoming!
Huh? Whoa! Hey!
What is this, a wrestling match?
All right, which one of you is
The Rock and which one of you is
John Cena?
-I don't know.
-I'm Rock.
-Over up. Over--
-Yes! Like that. Yes!
-Guess who decided to join us.
-Morning, sleepyhead.
Morning, everyone.
Rowena, Merry Christmas.
Your dad told me
that you made the softball team.
That is amazing!
What position do you play?
Shortstop,
but coach wants me to practice
pitching.
That is incredible, sweetie.
Well, then you're going
to especially love your present
today.
-Diane, don't ruin it.
-I know.
Well, let's just say it's really
gonna help you out on the team.
Sorry, Sprout. She's just
excited 'cause she picked it out
herself.
Whoa.
-Diane picked out the glove?
-Yeah.
-Wait. What?
-How did she know?
Cool.
Oh, my little Rowena.
Did you like your sweater?
I made it myself.
We haven't opened
presents yet, Mom.
-Oh.
-But I bet I'm gonna love it.
-And look what I made you.
-[gasps]
It's an herbal tea.
I found it in the kitchen.
It's supposed to be great
for your upset tummy.
[speaking Spanish]
-Nice.
-Give it back!
-It's mine now.
-Give it back!
Stop. What are you
gonna use with it?
Gretchen.
-But that money's for charity!
-Maybe I got a charity of my
own.
It's called "Get Over It."
-That's enough, Gretchen.
-And what are you gonna do about
it?
-[grunts]
-[laughs]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
That's enough, Gretchen.
And what are you
gonna do about it?
It's a Christmas present.
Now give them their money back.
[grunts]
[laughs]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
We're ready to learn Judo.
Okay.
A great man once said,
"It is not important to be
better than someone else
but to be better
than yesterday."
Is that not true?
-Yes, sensei.
-Yes, sensei.
Begin!
Hiyah!
Hiyah! Hiyah!
Hiyah!
I'm telling my mommy!
-Yes!
-Whoo!
-I believe this is yours.
-Thank you.
And I believe this is
yours. On the house.
Wyatt, take it away.
-What did one plate say to
another plate? -I give up.
-Dinner's on me!
-[laughs]
Is this your little brother?
Yeah. That's right.
It's Christmas. Why the heck are
you guys out here selling jokes?
It makes us feel good to help
others. That's what Christmas is
about.
Daddy says
everyone should do what they
can.
Every little bit helps.
[Carolina speaking Spanish]
[Hector speaking Spanish]
[sings "Silent
Night" in Spanish]
Oh, oh, oh!
Goodness! I almost
dropped my eggs.
-We wouldn't want that, Mrs.
Brown. -Oh.
-Now, let me help you cross the
street. -Oh.
Nice to see you again!
How're you doing?
Hello. [chuckles]
Oh! Andy, amazing cookies.
Brenda, you can stop
checking your phone.
Spoiler alert, he doesn't call.
Hey! Merry Christmas, Will.
Merry Christmas, Elise.
Have fun visiting your
parents in Florida.
Who was that?
Oh, Phil, hold my stuff.
What?
Winston, will you--
[applause]
-That totally would have hit
her. -How'd you know that would
happen?
Don't you have a better
question, you know, to ask him?
Right. Marry me?
Yes.
My work here is done.
[singing continues]
[Rowena] Hey Santa,
I just want to thank you
for showing me the true meaning
of family.
Thanks for the lessons, big guy.
Now, I think I've got some
people to go help.
Jokes for charity. Get your
jokes, people. There's enough
for everyone.
Hi. I'd like to buy
one joke, please.
-[girl] Knock, knock.
-Who's there?
-The interrupting cow.
-Interrupting cow--
-[all] Moo!
-[laughs]
Come on, Cupcake. I've got tuna.
-[meows]
-[knocking]
-Was that Rowena?
-[meows]
-Cupcake. Oh, my gosh, it's a
miracle! -Oh!
[man] What's this?
[woman gasps]
-Hello, precious.
-[meows]
[Gabby] I've never--
I've never seen it.
It's the best Christmas movie.
Ro, what're you doing?
Oh. Just being helpful.
Wouldn't want anyone
to break their neck.
-[Carolina] Thank you!
-Did you hear what she said?
It's the best present
I could ever think of. Good
daughter.
Raised right.
Oh.
[Gerry] So?
Diane, these are great.
-Really?
-Told you.
Yay!
Carolina, your father and I
want to give you something very
special.
[speaking Spanish]
[in English] This has been
in our family for generations.
Gracias, mami . Thank you.
I love it. Love it!
Ew!
Come on. Get it, Olive. Get it.
Come on. Get it, Olive. Come.
Get it.
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Okay, just be kind, you know?
It's still a work in progress.
Well, here goes nothing.
You can do it, Uncle Gerry.
Hey, you're the
funniest person I know.
You got this.
Okay.
So, I'm a lawyer, right?
As you already know.
And the hardest part
of being a lawyer
is turning off work mode
when you get home.
[imitates Bruce] Hey, Gerry?
Wait, that's supposed to be me?
-I don't sound nothin' like
that. -Oh, my God!
-Do you mind taking the garbage
out? -You know I don't talk like
that.
-Who that is?
-But, Gerry,
I took the garbage
out last week.
[all laughing]
Objection! Argumentative.
I motion to dismiss!
Whoo! [laughs]
-[Mike] Yeah!
-[Carolina] Hey, hey!
-He's pretty good!
-He did good!
[Bruce] What did I tell you?
You killed it. You killed it.
I love you.
[kisses]
Hey.
Thanks, Ro.
[Bruce] Speak for yourself.
I've taken a few art
classes in my day.
Yeah, I've seen his work, you
guys. He's a real Picasso.
[snoring]
[doorbell rings]
Merry Christmas, Carolina!
-I baked banana bread.
-Oh, my. Thank you.
You didn't have to do that.
We wouldn't have had the
ingredients if it weren't for
your little Rowena.
Is she here? We wanted
to say thank you.
Okay, yep, just come in.
Come in. Yeah, sure. She's
right-- Okay.
[doorbell rings]
Hey, Carolina. I
made bread pudding.
I know it's Ro's favorite.
She brought our Cupcake home.
And the best Christmas gift
ever. Two new little babies.
You raised the most
wonderful girl.
-Can we say hello?
-Oh. Yeah, okay.
Bread-- Bread pudding, okay.
[doorbell rings]
Merry Christmas!
Let me guess, Ro?
If we have a girl,
we're naming her Rowena.
Let's not put the
cart before the horse.
-Can we?
-Yep. Just-- Yep. Yep. Come in.
Yep. Take that. Okay.
When was she at Winterfest?
-[doorbell rings]
-Hi!
-[doorbell rings]
-[chuckles]
[doorbell rings]
-Ah.
-Hmm?
[laughs]
Come in.
-[chattering]
-Hi.
Rowena, do you mind explaining
to me what is happening?
How is any of this possible?
Time is a tricky thing.
A lot can happen in a day.
-Well, I g--
-[doorbell rings]
Here we go.
Hi.
Hi. Oh. You're having a party.
-Oh.
-Sorry to interrupt.
No, no, no, not at
all. How can I help?
I'm Henry. These are my kids.
We just wanted--
Mom, these are my new friends,
Holly and Wyatt.
Come on, guys. I wanna show you
my uncles' new dog.
Hey.
[laughs]
Ro helped them raise money
for the foundation today.
Oh. I'm sorry, the foundation?
It's just a small charity.
The kids lost their
mom a while back.
Oh. I'm-I'm so
sorry to hear that.
Anyway, we just moved
to the neighborhood.
-Welcome. [chuckles]
-Thank you.
I just think it's so nice
the way they've already made
friends.
Yeah. Oh, good.
This is my mom.
-Hi, Mom. I'm Henry.
- Hola .
Nice to meet you, Henry.
-Carolina?
-Yeah?
Why are you keeping
our handsome guest in the
doorway?
Oh, oh. Yes, come
in. Sorry, come in.
Thank you.
[mouthing] Mom.
Okay.
[laughing] That's so good!
That's hysterical.
That's so funny.
Mushroom. I get it.
It's a mush, mushroom.
Try my stepmom's kale cookies.
It sounds weird, I know,
but it's surprisingly delicious.
And the green makes
it super Christmassy.
-Okay. Thank you.
-Wow, thanks.
Merry Christmas.
I'm the stepmom.
I'm her stepmom.
-Can I help? There's so many
people. -Yes.
-Hallelujah!
-All right.
Thank you. We have
so many people.
Thank you so much.
Thank you. It's beautiful.
What do you call a
room with no doors?
Anyone? Anyone?
-A mushroom.
-[laughter]
Right?
Who wants cocoa? Do
you want some cocoa?
-I want some.
-Yes, please.
Okay. Let's have some
cocoa while we cook.
[Gerry] It's a latke, Pop.
Mazel tov!
-Yeah!
-Hey!
Okay, okay, okay.
Give me two of the latkes
with no sour cream.
All right, here we go.
[clears throat]
You know what?
You guys can make whatever you
want.
-Yes!
-Just use your imagination.
What's up?
What's this?
Ro
I used my savings.
-A tablet?
-This one doesn't come with
knobs.
But, Ro, I didn't
get you anything.
You were there for
me when I needed you.
I couldn't ask for more.
Or a better big sister.
Merry Christmas, Gabby.
Merry Christmas, Ro.
Come here.
-I love you.
-Love you too.
I'm so glad you all
ended up here tonight.
I did a lot today, you guys.
I mean a lot. A lot.
But one thing I haven't done
is thank my family.
[all] Oh.
Rowena, this is so unlike you.
I-I know, it's sappy.
But it's also Christmas, and
none of you will remember this,
anyway.
That's why we have
cameras, honey.
-Yes!
-Yes, Uncle Bruce!
So, a long time ago someone wise
told me that Christmas isn't
only about tradition.
It's about spending time
with the people you care about.
I said that yesterday.
I was getting to that, Mom!
Quit hogging the limelight.
-[Gerry] Oh.
-My bad.
And you were right,
because here we all are,
together
and I've never been happier.
Oh. I'm gonna cry.
I've seen a lot of Christmases
in my time. I mean, a lot. A
lot.
[chuckling]
But this one definitely
tops the list.
[all] Yeah!
I love you. [grunts]
-Who's ready for some Christmas
carols? -Yeah!
All right, here we go.
-The Christmas cookies were
great. -Yeah.
Bread pudding looks like mine.
[all singing "Silver Bells"]
[singing continues]
[singing continues]
[indistinct]
[singing ends]
[door opens]
Hi, honey.
Oh. A Christmas Carol .
My favorite. Are
you reading this?
I finished it this morning.
What'd you think?
I get why it's a classic.
Some parts were a little scary,
but he needed to go through it.
[chuckles] And why is that?
So that he could
become a better person.
Someone who isn't afraid of
letting new people in.
It's never too late for a reset.
How did I get the smartest girl?
-Hey, Mom?
-Hmm?
I had a great Christmas.
Even if you don't remember
any of it tomorrow
-I'm happy.
-Honey, what are you talking
about?
Of course I'll remember it.
But just in case you don't
I'm still glad we had today.
I'm happy too, Rowena.
Merry Christmas.
All right.
[sighs]
Buenas noches , my little niita .
Buenas noches, Mama .
-[growls]
-[giggles]
[door closes]
["Jingle Bells" plays]
Wake up. Wake up.
[male radio host] Thank goodness
we can retire this song until
next year!
Louie? Where's your white sheet?
-You wanna play ghost?
-No.
Is it still Christmas?
Christmas was yesterday.
It's over.
Christmas is finally over! Whoo!
Christmas is finally over! Whoo!
[screams]
Mom!
-Mom?
-Dad?
-Mike!
-Let's check outside.
Good idea.
There you are, Sprout.
We were about to find you to say
goodbye.
You're leaving already?
Why? You haven't
had enough of us?
I'm so glad you came, Diane.
Oh.
It was so good to see you, Ro.
I can't wait to do this again
next year.
What are you guys doing for New
Year's? Or President's Day?
And don't you have
a birthday coming up, Dad?
-Gabby pie, come here. I love
you. -Love you too, Dad.
I love you, Sprout.
See you soon.
-All right.
-Wow!
Later, Louie.
[Mike] Nice.
-Well, we better get going.
-Okay.
-Bye, you guys. Love you.
-Bye!
-[Carolina] Bye, Diane.
-[Gabby] Bye, Louie.
-[Mike] Louie, seat belt!
-Thanks for the kale cookies!
[Diane] I'll send you the
recipe. Thanks, Lina.
You're welcome. See you, Mike!
Bye! Thank you so much!
-Bye!
-Bye, girls!
Hey, who wants breakfast?
-Ooh! Me.
-I do! Yes!
-Chocolate chip pancakes?
-Yes!
Yeah.
-I'll be right there.
-Okay, honey.
Where the heck have you been?
[chuckles] Oh, no.
Uh-uh, uh-uh. Give
me a break, kid.
It has been a really,
really long day.
Tell me about it.
Mmm. So, did you get
through your list?
How'd you know about my list?
I've been known to
keep a few of my own.
Nothing fancy like
yours, though.
[Rowena] Uh what's
this supposed to be?
The naughty list?
Nah, I prefer to think of it
more like a second chance list.
Deep down even the naughtiest
kids want to be nice.
Some just need a
little more time.
Okay. So, how did I do?
Ro?
I better go.
Thanks, Santa.
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!
Santa?
[sleigh bells jingling]
[laughs]
Bye, Santa.
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!