Destined at Christmas (2022) Movie Script
Hot chocolate!
Hot chocolate.
Hot chocolate?
It's cold out.
I'll say.
One for me!
It's cold enough
to be tempting.
Yeah, it is.
I can't tell if it's really late
or really early
right now either.
Hot chocolate.
I'll take a cup.
2.50.
Here you go.
I got some quarters
in here somewhere.
I accept tips if
you wanna round up.
Here, I got you covered.
I'll take a cup too.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Yeah, it's just a
couple of quarters.
That's still appreciated.
Interesting wallet choice.
It makes me look like
a little kid, doesn't it?
I mean, who doesn't
love dinosaurs?
You'd be surprised,
but they're my favorite.
Hot chocolate!
So you do this every year,
the Black Friday shopping?
Oh no, no, no, no.
If I had it my way, I'd
still be in my PJ's.
So what's on your list to
bring you out in the cold?
Pretty much everything
my niece wants.
My sister-in-law all but
guilted me into coming.
Ah.
Did she dangle the
favorite aunt title?
No, I'm the only aunt, so.
Oh, so no need.
What about you?
What brought you out here?
Well, my brother and his
wife are watching my daughter
so I can shop without her.
Oh, that's nice of them.
Yeah, her mom and
I split up years ago.
So the extra help is
always appreciated.
Well, make sure you do a good
job of hiding the presents.
Otherwise it'll
all be for nothing.
Well, she has yet to find
where I stash her gifts.
So have you started your
Christmas shopping at all?
Gym shorts for my brother.
Does that count?
Not really.
Yeah.
In that case, I still
have a lot to get.
Well, make sure you prioritize
what you pick up first,
you know, based on what's
most likely to sell out.
At least that's what my
sister-in-law always tells me.
Yeah, I will.
Ladies and gentlemen,
we'll be opening the
store momentarily.
Please be patient
and enter the store
in a nice orderly fashion.
Thank you.
They're opening up early.
Looks like it.
Well, good luck shopping.
Thanks.
You too.
Merry Christmas.
Oh excuse me, do
you know where--
Sorry.
All the stock we
have is out here.
Oh, hey.
Where did you find those?
This one's mine.
Okay.
Here you go.
Happy holidays.
Thank you.
Next.
You were right.
Sold out.
Ah, no.
What were you looking for?
It was this doll thing
on my daughter's list.
I should have gone
for that first.
Mm, I'm sorry.
Hang on a second.
Was this it?
Yes.
Yeah.
These were pretty
popular this year.
I know.
Here.
Oh, no, no, no.
That's yours.
They're for your niece.
I have a really long list
of other gifts for her.
So don't worry.
Ah, I couldn't.
Take it, really.
Are you sure?
Yes.
How much do I owe you?
Nah, don't worry about it.
I can't not worry about it.
First the hot
chocolate, now this.
It's no big deal.
Can I at least
buy you breakfast?
There's a diner nearby
that's open 24/7.
All right.
I'm Theo.
Kim.
So my roommate would set
up this tent over her bed
and would like go in there and
zip it up, like all the time.
What was there reason, like
germophobia, agoraphobia?
Well, that's what I
thought at first, but no.
Shyness, it turns out.
Really?
Thank you.
You bet.
Let me know if you
need anything else.
Yeah.
I guess sharing a room
in college scared her.
But the crazy thing was,
is I never knew if she
was in there or not.
There was this one night,
it was getting late
and I was worried that
she wasn't back yet.
And then all of a sudden
she pops out of the tent.
Scared you to death?
Nearly!
but you wanna know
the funniest part?
Oh, don't keep me hanging.
She is my sister-in-law now.
No.
My brother came by to visit
and they totally hit it off.
She came out of her tent
and then out of her shell.
Surprisingly, she's the
most outgoing person now.
But the good news,
she put away the tent
when they got engaged.
So no king size bed tent
on their wedding registry.
No, thankfully.
So is she the one who guilted
you in the coming out today?
The very one.
She's probably buying out a
few other stores across town.
Shopping is very much part of
Thanksgiving weekend to her.
How about you?
What would you prefer
to be doing today?
Decorating my
own Christmas tree.
Maybe grading a few papers
just to stay ahead of things.
Teacher?
Yeah.
But other than that,
I'd be spending time
at my parents' place.
Nothing exciting really.
Well.
I will be spending
most of my weekend
building the best
gingerbread house possible.
Oh, your hobby
or your daughter's?
Both.
Last year we entered this
contest at the City Art Museum
and it was such a hit
that she's already sketching
what she wants to do this year.
Oh, well that sounds--
Messy.
I was gonna say fun.
That too.
Yeah, I'm sure she'll
be ready to jump into it
as soon as we get home.
But I'm really hoping I could
convince her to watch a movie
so I can catch up on some sleep.
Ah.
Good strategy.
Yeah.
So what's your daughter like?
Ah, she's nine years old.
Smart.
And she knows it.
Creative, mischievous
in a fun sort of way.
She makes me laugh a lot.
She's always curious.
Well, that's good.
Depends.
She has a tendency
to wander off.
Yeah.
I've had a few heart stopping
moments losing her in stores.
Thanks for breakfast.
You're welcome.
So what else do you
have on your list?
Ornaments?
Oh, well I did break one off
my mother's tree last year.
Shameful.
I was helping to
put everything away
and I don't think
she really noticed.
Maybe you should
get her a replacement.
Well, it was a dog,
ceramic one I think.
What type of dog?
I have no idea, but this
one looks close enough.
Oh.
Hey look, this
one's perfect for you.
I actually have
that one already.
You would.
But good choice.
Oh, hang on.
I will get it for my niece.
So she will think of
her aunt each year.
Nice.
And for you--
Let's see, we should
get something--
Huh!
What about this one?
The gingerbread houses
we make aren't that fancy.
Ah, but it's perfect.
Oh, you don't have to buy it.
No, no, no.
I want to.
It's just what my tree needs.
There's a jingle in the air
Falala feeling everywhere
It's the best
time of the year
Whenever you're here
So let it snow snow snow
So we can stay
home home home
I got the tree
You string the lights
You bring the naughty
I've got the nice
I'll hang the miss
So you bring a kiss
Baby you're the merry
in every Christmas
At the top of my
wishlist hey hey hey
You're the happy
in my holiday
That's cute.
I mean handsome.
That looks cute.
You're the happy
in my holiday
Okay, I think I'm ready
to get out of the cold.
Me too.
How about this one?
Thanks.
There's something kind of
disheartening about all of this.
Isn't there?
How do you mean?
I mean, go get my
wishlist from the store.
There's no magic or
thought or sincerity.
I see your point.
I'm being somewhat
of a Grinch, aren't I?
No, I think Christmas
can feel like that.
But?
I guess it makes
you search for ways
to add the magic back in.
Well, and you do that how?
Well, like traditions maybe,
or just spending time together.
I guess my mom does insist
we go see "A Christmas Carol,"
the play.
We go every year the
weekend before Christmas.
See?
Good example.
Oh, do you hate it?
No, I suppose it gets me
excited for the holidays,
but oh, my favorite
is Christmas Eve.
We go to this Christmas-themed
village every year
for the Santa sendoff.
Have you been?
No.
You should.
It's this quaint village with
all these different buildings
and Christmas
activities and food.
And of course Santa leaves
and everyone cheers and waves.
My niece loves it.
It's--
It's, well, it's magical.
Wow.
That sounds amazing.
So what else do you do
besides gingerbread creations?
We have some epic camp outs
under the Christmas tree.
Cool.
Christmas stories at bedtime.
We do this 12 days
at Christmas thing
where you send like
a gift or a treat
to somebody new each day and
we serve meals at the shelter.
Oh, that's nice.
Oh and sledding, of course.
So what do you do if
there's not enough snow?
Ice blocking.
What?
Yeah.
It's this thing I
learned in college.
You buy an ice block
from the grocery store,
put a blanket on it to sit on.
And then--
I have never heard
of that before.
You should try it.
I'm sure your
daughter loves it.
Loves all of it.
It sounds--
It sounds perfect.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I just have one
more thing on my list.
Yeah.
I mean, great.
I'll grab it real quick.
Okay.
Okay, Theo.
This is the part
where you ask her out.
Not a big deal.
Just--
Hey.
Just, would you
wanna go grab lunch
in six more hours?
Okay.
Hey, would you wanna come
check out my gingerbread house?
That sounds really sketchy.
Kim!
Theo?
Theo!
Okay, there's
no need to panic.
Please be careful as
you're moving around.
I'm sure that the power's
gonna be back on soon.
Oh, excuse me.
Sorry.
Our registers are down so
we can't process any sales.
Thank you for understanding.
Oh, okay.
Theo?
Hey, can someone pick
up all these ads please?
Bill, honey, there's whipped
cream in the fridge too.
Ah, Thanksgiving leftovers.
My favorite.
Are you all hungry?
Mom, we haven't even fully
digested Thanksgiving yet.
Yeah.
But all that shopping you
did builds an appetite.
Hey, is Mia around?
Yes.
Close your eyes.
I have tons of presents for you.
Where are they?
They are in my car.
I just wanted to
get you excited.
Oh.
We beat you home.
Oh, I did take
a little longer.
Did you get everything
you circled in the ads?
That would've included
every toy for Mia
and a vacuum she marked.
I don't think she knew what
it was, but it was pink.
It wasn't so long
ago you were pouring
over all those ads too, Glen.
That was Kim actually.
You had a colored
marker of your own
so that what you wanted didn't
get mixed up with my choices.
I was 13.
Did you use a green
marker this year?
Because I see a lot
of circles here.
Enough of that you two.
Fine.
Oh, leftover pie.
It's a pity we didn't have
a larger party this year.
Have you heard from Zach at all?
Not since we broke up
and that works for me.
Besides aren't I
special enough alone?
Of course.
No.
Babe.
It's not really Kim's fault
he didn't want a
future together.
Of course not.
Thank you.
I don't know.
He was a pretty
special guy though.
Hello!
Sh.
Where's Hunter and Clarissa?
Sleeping.
Oh.
Great babysitting.
Did you get me
lots of presents?
None whatsoever.
Who's there?
Theo?
Yeah.
Morning.
Yeah, it is.
Ashley, are you hungry?
I think Clarissa's
gonna make pancakes.
Clarissa!
Oh no, no.
Don't bother.
You're okay, right Ashley?
There's no trouble.
I'm sure you're hungry.
Besides, Clarissa's sister's
coming by for breakfast.
Sharon?
Is Clarissa's still trying
to set me up with her?
Oh, what's so bad about that?
Would you appreciate it if
our situations were reversed?
Eh.
Actually, I kind of
met someone last night.
Really?
Yeah.
That's great.
When are you gonna
see her again?
I didn't get her number.
Theo, come on.
Hey Theo.
Hey Clarissa.
How was Ashley for you?
An angel.
Of course.
Anytime you need us
to babysit we're here.
Thank you.
Really though.
We mean that.
Could be good practice for us.
What are you--
We're expecting!
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Oh, you're gonna
have a cousin, Ashley.
Is it a girl?
We don't know yet.
Oh, that's Sharon.
Just go with it.
Go with what?
Nothing.
If it's a girl, you
have to name her Ashlyn.
Ashlyn and Ashley?
I'm sure grandma wouldn't
find that confusing at all.
Oh, no.
Morning.
You are just in time.
He's here?
How do I look?
Great.
Come help me make pancakes.
I always burn them.
Just hold the flipper thing
and look like you
know what you're doing
and I'll handle the rest.
Good morning.
Hey.
Hey Sharon.
Hi Theo.
Okay, time to put that away.
But I haven't
hit my time limit.
Then save some for
later today then.
Come on.
Oh, Sharon.
There's some dairies
in the fridge.
How was Thanksgiving
for you all?
It was great.
We had a feast with my mom.
How is she doing?
Oh, good, fine.
You know, same as always.
Wait, did you tell
mom about the baby?
I did.
Yeah.
Sorry to the last to know.
Better me than her.
How excited was she?
Very.
Good.
So Theo, do we get you
for Christmas this year?
I mean you and Ashley with
our side of the family?
Ah, you know, my mom
would be all alone, so I--
Actually I invited
mom to come along so.
Great.
We'll all be together then.
Sounds like it.
Come in!
You're awake!
Barely.
What is all that?
Presents for Mia and
Glen and your parents.
Is it okay if I stash them here?
Sure.
But do you really need
to worry about Glen
and my parents snooping?
Okay, first of all, your
brother has gotten worse.
Even Mia has more
self restraint.
And second of all,
we can have a huge gift
wrapping party before Christmas.
You mean an all nighter
with eggnog and gift wrap?
That's exactly what I mean.
What are you doing?
I'm grading papers on
the Cretaceous Period.
Which one is that?
The one after Jurassic.
You can just wait till Monday.
Too much to do.
Hmm.
Hey, did you end up getting
that doll that Mia wanted?
I--
No peeking!
And yes.
I actually gave it away.
Kim.
She really wanted that doll.
I can get Mia another
gift on her list.
Besides, I met someone
who desperately wanted one
for his daughter
and I felt like it was
the right thing to do.
Okay, Black Friday
shoppers are the worst.
They're so manipulative.
You played right
into his scheme.
There was no scheme.
He was nice.
And he didn't even ask.
I offered.
Who is this nice man?
Theo.
Theo who?
Just Theo.
Is it holding?
Yeah, if I don't move.
Okay.
I think another minute or so.
I wanna make it
like a fairy house.
Okay.
So like Tinker Bell?
No, like Mrs.
Pullman's garden.
All right.
So garden gnomes and fairies.
Yeah.
All right.
I will get started on an
awesome toad stool then.
Oh, and a picnic bench.
Right away.
Oh, actually I got us
a little something.
What?
Ta-da!
A new ornament for our tree.
I love it.
Can I hold it?
Yeah.
Ooh, hey--
That's stuck.
Quick dry.
I got it.
Okay, good.
Okay.
That is it for today,
but fair warning.
Your in-depth papers on
Sauropods are due in a week.
I appreciate any early
papers turned in.
Not that it'll happen, but
just throwing it out there.
All right.
That's it.
Thank you.
Thank you, Dr. Fenech.
You're welcome.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
I don't know why,
but I've always loved
you in the lab coat.
Zach.
How are you?
I'm good.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
Is that really fair?
You broke up with me
months ago and I--
I regret it.
What?
I know what I said a few
months ago, but I was wrong.
You said you didn't see our
relationship going anywhere.
I was scared.
These past few months
apart, I missed you.
Oh, hang on.
Not on the skeletons please.
Really?
I thought it'd
look kind of cool.
Yes, but they're, you
know, kind of fragile.
Thank you.
All right.
How about this?
Could I take you out again?
You know, start over.
We can't just
erase the past, Zach.
Well then let's pick
back up where we left off.
I can't do that either.
Hey, no, definitely not there!
Kim, please.
Just give me another chance.
I have to get back to work.
At least have dinner with me.
Fine.
Okay.
I'll give you a call.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay.
Oh, how about we hang
these on the railing?
You know where these
would look awesome?
The Stegosaurus upstairs.
Especially not there.
Wow.
I'll go take it down.
Thank you.
I don't like this this year.
I've put it up and I've
taken it down three times.
It's just, it's not working.
So don't use it.
You have to do a Garland.
Okay, let's buy
some new Garland then.
Nope.
I am determined to make do.
Help me out here.
I thought I was done
decorating when I left work.
Let me try something.
How was work today?
Fine, I guess.
Zach came by.
Oh?
Mom, do not get your hopes up.
Sorry.
So what did he want?
He wanted to--
I don't know.
Start things up again, I guess.
What'd you say?
I think I agreed to
go on a date with him.
But that's wonderful.
But that's so sudden of him.
I mean, I'm not surprised at
all because you're amazing.
But how do you feel about it?
I'm not excited.
I feel more nervous.
Because he hurt you before.
Yeah.
And there's someone else.
There is?
Kind of.
I met this guy the
other night shopping.
Oh, the doll guy.
Theo.
He likes dolls?
What?
No!
He was shopping
for his daughter.
I think there was something
between us and I--
I can't stop wondering about it.
It's probably just
the holiday spirit.
Mom, are you saying that
because you think
Zach is so wonderful?
He is wonderful.
Although I do think I need to
give him a stern talking to
about dumping you.
Oh, I hate that term.
But Kim, you know Zach,
whereas with Mr. Doll Guy--
Theo.
You only had a
brief time with him.
So you're probably remembering
things in a rose colored way.
Yeah, I guess.
But he was--
When we talked,
everything was so easy.
Every word he said,
I drank it up.
He made my heart melt, you know?
Does that make sense?
So, why don't you call him?
We got separated.
I lost him and I
don't have his number.
I don't even know his last name.
You're gonna tell me to
forget him, aren't you?
No.
Do you wanna see him again?
Then find him.
I would love that, but how?
Well you said you hung
on his every word, right?
What'd he say?
Don't drop it.
I won't.
The stars are
brightly shining
We've had so many
entries this year.
I'm just amazed at
everyone's creativity.
No kidding.
It's amazing.
Careful Dad!
I got it.
Wow!
Well this is beautiful.
I can tell you
worked hard on it.
Thank you.
My dad helped.
Good.
Well, this will be on display
with all the other houses
till new year's.
And the contest?
The winners will be
contacted December 22nd.
Did you fill out the form
so we could reach you?
Here it is.
Perfect.
Well, good luck then.
Thank you.
Wow.
Look at that.
Holy smokes.
That's made out
of pure chocolate.
Look at that.
Don't trap me!
Can I put on the
cool ornaments?
Only if I get to put
on the ones you've made.
Oh, we just made
a new one in school.
Really?
Let's see it.
Oh, I love it.
Oh no, my field trip.
You have to sign
this permission form.
All right.
Let's see.
I have to turn this in
tomorrow or I can't go.
Got it.
And my homework.
I forgot.
My teacher wants
us to figure out
what our parents
want for Christmas.
Really?
Yeah.
She wants to make it a
money problem for math.
Hmm.
Let's see.
A good daughter.
Dad, come on.
Okay, socks then.
Why do you always say that?
Because you can
never have too many.
Really.
I just wanna be with
the people I love
and the answer to a math
problem for that is priceless.
I'll tell her socks then.
Wow.
It's quite the collection
this year, isn't it?
I had no idea people
took these so seriously.
Oh yes.
We've got kids, adults,
and even amateur
bakers who participate.
Wow.
Do you know who
made each of these?
We do, but it's
kept confidential
for the judging process and
people's privacy of course.
Is there any way
you could tell me
if there's someone named Theo
who brought in a
gingerbread house?
Theo.
That doesn't ring a bell.
And a name like that
I think I'd remember.
But the winners will be
announced just before Christmas.
You should come back then.
Okay.
Thank you.
Looking good.
Hey Theo.
Hey.
We got a message
from some shop.
Hey, how's that
Rodriguez order coming?
Great.
Almost ready for sending.
Oh good.
And the Clemens order?
Little behind.
That guy is so impatient.
And he wants it installed
before Christmas.
Do you want us to
work overtime on it?
No, I'll take care
of it tonight myself.
All right.
Have my credit card.
Oh man.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Hi.
I got a call about my credit
card being here, Theo Hall.
Oh yeah.
Ugh, sorry.
Buried under a pile of receipts.
It's been crazy.
I bet.
Christmas rush.
Yeah.
Thanks for keeping it safe.
You're welcome.
Merry Christmas.
Hey, I was here on Black
Friday with someone
and she bought one
of these ornaments.
Is there any way you
can look up her name?
You were with her,
but don't know her name.
It's Kim something.
Please.
Okay.
Mm.
Nope.
I can't look up customer info.
It's all hidden.
I think it's part of a
financial security thing.
Right.
Thanks anyway.
Yep.
Actually I'll take this one.
Sure.
Thank you, Kim.
A dinosaur?
I love it.
You couldn't find
something less tomboy?
Nope.
And besides Mia loves an
early Christmas present.
Don't you, Mia?
Can I open up more?
No.
So how'd the
gingerbread thing go?
Not so great.
I keep thinking about
what we talked about
and I realized that he didn't
share as much as I did.
It makes you wonder if me
looking for him is a mistake.
I probably bored him all night.
I doubt it.
But I'm willing to bet
that you remember more
than you realize.
Here.
Let's think.
What do you know about him?
Well, we know his name is
Theo and he has a daughter.
He's divorced.
He camps under
the Christmas tree
with his daughter every year.
Aw.
I know.
And they volunteer at a shelter.
Ugh.
This guy's a saint.
Okay.
What else?
He talked about his
mother and his brother,
his sister-in-law.
But beyond that, I really
did do all the talking.
I'm sure it's not
as bad as you think.
Yeah, but I have
nothing to go on there.
Okay, well where'd you go?
Together, I mean.
We were at the
shopping center,
the toy store, but separately.
He asked me to breakfast.
Okay, good.
Then the ornament stand and
the store we got separated in.
Perfect.
How was that perfect.
Go back to the place where
you guys had breakfast,
ask for the waiter who
served you and then ask them
if they remember
anything about him
or if they knew who he was.
Same with the ornament stand.
Or the last store you visited?
Well, the machines were down
so people couldn't
really buy anything.
I'm willing to bet they
have security footage.
That's a little
extreme, isn't it?
Depends on how badly
you wanna find Theo.
Excuse me!
Grab a seat wherever you want.
Hi, actually, I'm
here to talk to you.
I was here the morning
of Black Friday.
Sorry.
I don't remember anyone
from my last shift,
much less back then.
Right.
Okay.
But I was here with this guy
and I hoped maybe
you recognized him.
Maybe he's a regular here.
Describe him.
His name's Theo.
He's tall.
Handsome.
You actually winked at him.
Huh?
I don't--
Oh, you two sat over there?
Yes.
He's a cutie.
Okay, so you do know him?
No, but I wink at
all the cute ones.
Right.
So have you seen
him here before?
No.
Are you sure?
He knew this place.
Maybe he's been in before,
but it doesn't mean it
was during my shift.
I guess not.
Any way you know his last name,
like did he pay with
his credit card?
Oh, I remember, he paid
cash, left a good tip.
Oh.
Sorry.
Get you anything to
eat while you're here?
No.
Thanks though.
Sorry, I don't have
any of that information.
Thanks anyway.
Hello.
Sorry, I lost track of time.
I'll be right there.
Even though everything
you see here is
from a long, long time ago,
there is still so
much for us to learn.
What we do here is we
study the fossils of plants
and animals to better understand
what life was like
millions of years ago.
Yes.
Do you get to
dig up the bones?
I have before.
And I still do every so often,
but most of my time is
spent here or in this lab.
Yes, go ahead.
What's your favorite?
My favorite dinosaur?
Triceratops.
Definitely.
Although there are
other types of dinosaurs
in that family with
similar features.
They're called Ceratopsians
and they are pretty cool.
Yes.
Do T-Rexes see well?
My dad says to do, but
my mom says they don't.
Hi.
Want to know my
favorite dinosaur?
I do.
What is it?
Brachiosaurus.
Good choice.
My students are writing
a paper on Brachiosaurus
and other sauropods.
How can I be a
paleontologist like you?
Well, you can
study it in college,
like at this university or
there are other universities
with a paleontology program.
It's a lot of
work, but it's fun.
Do you think I might be able
to discover a new dinosaur?
Maybe.
You never know what's still
out there for us to learn.
Have you gotten a sticker yet?
No.
Here.
I'm on it.
Your favorite.
Thanks doctor--
Oh, Fenech.
Okay.
Bye.
Hey Zach.
Hey, how's your day going?
Fine.
Field trip day, but
otherwise the usual.
Oh good.
You love those?
Yeah.
So what's up?
I wanted to ask about dinner.
How's this weekend?
Oh, I--
I already made reservations
at your favorite place
for Friday and Saturday.
You pick.
Okay.
Friday then.
Perfect.
The tin soldier melted
down to a small lump.
The next day the servant
came and swept up the ashes
and there found what remained
in the shape of a
small tin heart.
Wow.
I don't know why
you like this story.
It's like the most
depressing one ever.
No, the soldier's brave
and the ballerina too.
They both get
burned up or melted.
Yeah, but they
love each other.
They do, huh.
Are you turning into
a little romantic now?
Clarissa read "Pride
and Prejudice" to me.
Oh.
I'm so sorry.
No, don't be.
I like it.
Oh my.
Okay.
Quick, tell me about
your field trip.
We went to a dinosaur museum.
It was really cool.
There's huge fossils.
Oh, I got sticker.
Nice.
Do you think we
could go sometime,
maybe make it like a Christmas
tradition or something?
Maybe, it just doesn't
seem that Christmassy.
I actually heard about
a family who goes
to see a Christmas play
every year as a tradition.
We could maybe try that out.
Yeah.
Sure.
Hi.
You ready to check out?
Oh, no.
Sorry.
But I do have a strange request.
Do you still have
your security footage
from the day after Thanksgiving?
You're in luck.
Another week and these files
would've been archived.
I wouldn't know how to
find them at that point.
Okay.
So what time were you here?
Before dawn?
00 AM.
Oh, maybe six.
Huh.
So I've got the
hour before that.
Oh, were you here
during the power outage?
Yes.
Yeah.
I think that may have
messed up the files.
Before and after
that it worked fine.
But with the power
going out, I don't know,
probably surged and
damaged the videos
before they could really save.
Oh.
Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
Good luck though.
Okay, thanks for trying.
Yeah.
Oh, hey.
In case you don't find him.
I'm Dan.
Thanks.
Merry Christmas, Dan.
Merry Christmas.
Come in!
Hi.
Too much?
No, these are great.
Let me put these in a vase.
We can go.
That was the best comedy show.
We had such a good
time together.
We sure did.
We should go to
one of those again.
Yeah.
Maybe.
So, how's work?
I got promoted.
Congrats.
What are you doing now?
Senior claims manager,
basically overseeing
elevated health claims,
helping keep claims
reps in line.
That sort of thing.
Good for you.
Do you like it?
It's still work, but
it's a nice change for me.
Well, I'm glad.
I also bought a house.
I'm remodeling it right now,
but you should come
see it sometime.
Zach, that's great.
I thought you loved
your apartment though.
I wanted something
more permanent.
When we broke up, I
was a little antsy.
I'll admit it, I was unhappy.
And then I got promoted and
I thought that would fix it.
And then I started to feel
like something was missing.
Someone.
And I know I was fool, but
I'm humble enough to admit it.
And I'm hoping that
you'll forgive me.
Zach.
Of course I forgive you.
But I meant what I said before.
I'm not ready to pick
back up where we were.
No, no, of course.
I get it.
I had to move on.
Are you--
Do you mean to say you're
seeing someone else?
No.
Oh, okay, good.
Look.
We can take it really slowly.
I just want us both to be happy
and I think that can
happen if we're together.
Okay?
Excuse me.
Hi.
Are you here to volunteer?
Oh no.
I'm actually here to find
out about someone who did.
I don't follow.
Here.
Ah, let me,
I have a friend who volunteers
and I think it's at the shelter,
but I don't know his full name.
Your friend?
I know.
I just was wondering if you
knew him, his name's Theo.
Doesn't sound familiar to me,
but we get a lot of
volunteers this time of year.
Most of them aren't regulars.
It was a long shot.
If he did come here, he
might have signed the log.
The log?
People sign in over there.
Can I take a look at it?
Go for it.
Thank you.
Anything?
No, nothing.
Thanks though.
Well, have a good night.
Actually.
Can I lend a hand?
That'd be great.
All right.
Clemens' order is almost done.
We are installing the
cabinets next week.
Oh, perfect.
Hey, why don't we
plan to check it out
once the countertops
are installed,
just make sure
everything's okay.
Okay.
Hey, would you mind
closing up tomorrow?
I just have some plans.
Sure thing.
Thanks.
What plans?
I thought we were
grabbing a bite to eat?
For lunch today, yes.
Talking tomorrow,
taking Ashley to play.
I thought you
didn't like plays.
I'm willing to give it a shot.
And Kim said she
goes every year.
No last name Kim.
Yes.
Still thinking about her?
Yeah.
And going to the same
play she might be at,
hopefully the same time,
is the best plan you
have to find her.
Well, I've tried
searching for teachers
in the area named Kim.
So that seemed even
more farfetched.
Yeah.
There's probably a lot of them.
Yeah.
I even thought about going
to schools and asking around.
I can see the
"Strange man arrested at
elementary school" headline now.
All right.
Where are we going to eat?
I was thinking tacos.
Always.
All right.
Ah, here we go.
Hey, where's Glen?
He's running late again.
Vicky texted 15 minutes
ago and they're on the way.
Is Zach coming?
I could still get
another ticket.
No Mom.
He loved it last year.
Oh, here you are.
Hi.
Hey.
Sorry.
We all together?
Yes, these seats right here.
Oh, thanks for
getting the tickets.
Yeah.
Mom?
Hmm, what is it honey?
I don't feel good.
She looks a little green.
Oh, what's wrong?
My stomach hurts.
Maybe we should take her home.
But the play?
Maybe just give her a moment.
Come here, honey.
Oh, she feels a little warm.
I guess we better
pass on tonight.
No, no.
You two stay.
I'll take Mia home and
get her ready for bed.
Oh no.
I can take her.
You guys have a night out.
Is that okay, Mia?
Can we go now?
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Mia, you ask
aunt Kim to call us
if you need us to
come home early.
Okay?
Bye, you guys.
Thanks Kim.
No problem.
Thank you.
Looks like I have
two extra tickets.
Oh, do you want me to see
if the box office
will issue refund?
It isn't worth it, Catherine.
I'll take care of it.
You settle in.
How's your tummy?
Can you walk to
the car all right?
I think so.
Okay.
There.
All right.
Let's get some tickets.
Excuse me.
Do you need tickets?
Oh, we're just waiting
in line to get some.
Well, I ended
up with two extra.
Please.
Oh really?
Yes.
How much do I owe you?
No, already paid for.
My daughter and my
granddaughter had to leave.
So enjoy the show.
Thank you.
Okay.
Thanks.
Merry Christmas.
Here Dad.
Come on!
All right.
Catch!
I liked the play a lot.
Yeah, me too.
Gonna be warm enough?
I think so.
Okay.
Did you brush your teeth?
Yes.
Good.
So Dad.
Do you think you'll
fall in love again?
Why do you ask?
Uncle Hunter and Clarissa
talk about it a lot.
Well, how do
you feel about it?
I don't know.
It's up to you, isn't it?
Partially.
But you come first.
I do?
Of course.
Well, it's okay as
long as she likes me.
Well, that will
be very easy then,
because everybody loves you.
So do you want
to fall in love?
Is this you asking
or Hunter and Clarissa?
Me.
Okay.
Just checking.
Well, I haven't really
thought about it like that,
but yeah, I guess I do.
Have you met anyone?
There is someone.
I'm just having a hard
time finding her again.
You just have to look harder.
Yeah, I guess I do.
I do.
Hey.
I come bearing gifts.
Not that I wanna turn
these down, but why?
For taking care of Mia.
Oh.
How is she?
Oh, she's so much better.
Good.
So I never got to hear about
how your date with Zach went.
Trying not to think about it.
What are you
thinking about instead?
Hmm.
You could probably guess.
Theo.
You know the more
I say his name,
the more romantic it sounds?
Still no luck?
No, dead ends everywhere I go.
Honestly, I--
I don't have much else to go on.
I mean, what more can I do?
You can hire a
sky riding plane.
Yep.
No.
Okay.
Not to confuse you further,
but while you're trying
to track down this
mystery shopper man,
do you risk missing out in
a second chance with Zach?
Do you seriously think
I should consider him?
No.
Well.
Yes, if you still
have feelings for him.
Right now, all
I feel is awkward.
He asked if I forgave
him and I did.
I do.
But that doesn't mean I
still see a future with him.
Yeah.
Makes sense.
What do you do if you were me?
Would you give Zach
another chance or--
Or what?
Or ignore that
crazy hope you have
with someone you barely know,
but feel like you've
known forever.
I mean, I wish was easier
to compare me and you,
but with Glen, I mean,
he was my first love.
He pulled me out of my shell.
If it was me, I would
probably go back to Zach.
But that's just me.
Right?
Old, shy me.
If I was you--
Really you,
I'd hold on a hope that
I'd find your Theo.
Thank you.
This looks nice.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
We getting lunch today?
No, I mean we
can, but you know.
What's up?
Okay.
I've been thinking,
what do I know
about being a dad?
Oh, you're having
your freak out moment.
Huh.
Did you go through
this with Ashley?
Yeah.
You get over it.
How?
You just read the
parenting manual.
Really?
You figure it out as you go.
You may not know everything,
but you make up for it
by how much you love the kid.
And you will love him or her
more than you can imagine.
The second you hold
that baby in your arms.
Yeah?
Yeah.
What if I mess it up?
Oh, you will.
I don't want to.
That's life, brother.
Hey, could Clarissa
and I watch Ashley more?
You know, practice
some parenting.
You realize you're
having a baby?
Not a nine-year-old.
Please?
Well, Ashley is home
from school in the break.
I could drop her
off in the morning
before I go and
install these cabinets.
Thank you.
Okay.
One condition.
Anything.
Stop talking about my
loved life in front of her.
She has ears.
Understood.
Are you gonna be
late after work today?
No.
Hopefully not.
You okay being here today?
Sure, can I go sledding?
Yeah.
Just ask them.
I'm sure Hunter can dig
up a sled somewhere.
Do you think we'll win
the gingerbread contest?
Oh, I don't know, honey.
There are a lot of good
houses there already.
I hope so.
Well, if we don't
hear in a couple days,
that'll be our answer.
Good morning.
Hey Sharon.
Hi Theo.
What are you doing here?
Oh, Clarissa asked
me to get the door.
Great.
Are they ready for Ashley?
Yes, come on in, both of you.
Oh, thanks.
But I gotta get back to work.
Okay.
Have fun.
Be good.
Of course.
Actually feel free to
give him a hard time today.
What?
Nevermind.
I love you.
Bye Dad.
See you later.
Bye Theo!
I think we make the
baby room blue and pink.
That way we're ready
for the next one.
Whoa.
Let's focus on the
first baby for now.
Okay.
We don't have to rush.
We still have months.
Let's just wait till we
know what this one is.
Well, all of my
friends say the due date
just sneaks up on you.
And then suddenly you've
got all this stuff to do
to get ready.
And I really don't
want that to be us.
Clarissa, we'll be fine.
I promise.
What if I get sick?
My mom had morning
sickness and she said
that she could hardly get
out of bed for months.
Well, so far so good, right?
We just don't know and
it's not just the room.
Okay?
We still need to
purchase the clothes
and the stroller
and these harness,
the harnessing things.
And I'm not even sure, like--
Sweetie, breathe, breathe.
Okay.
You're gonna have
a panic attack.
I know, it's just--
It's okay.
A lot.
It's okay.
Okay.
Oh, hey.
Hi.
Remember me?
Yes.
Brachiosaurus fan.
Yeah, my name's Ashley.
Good to see you, Ashley.
No school today, huh?
We have Christmas break.
Ah, lucky.
Wait.
Don't you get Christmas break?
I do.
But today's still a work
day, but that's okay.
Because I like to play with
all the dinosaur bones.
I wish I could do that.
Well, I'm sure you could.
You know, we do have
a summer program.
You can just come on by
and see what it's like
to be a paleontologist.
Really?
Just have your
parents check it out
on the university's website.
Yeah, I will.
So where are your parents?
I'm actually here
with my aunt and uncle.
They're at the top
of the sledding hill.
Ah, those silly grownups.
They cut the line of
sled down too, huh?
Yep.
So do they know you're here?
I'm not sure.
Well.
How about we walk back
that way just to make sure.
Okay.
How's your day going?
Good.
Yeah, that's better.
Looks good.
Yeah, it does.
Hey, glad you like it.
If you notice anything I
missed, just gimme a call,
but everything should
be in top shape.
Excellent.
Any specifics in terms of
like cleaning or whatever?
Yeah.
Let me take this.
Ben can walk you
through all that, okay?
Yeah.
So the best thing to
use is just a damp rag.
Hey, what's up?
Ah, minor snag, but
we can't find Ashley.
What?
I'm sure she's
around here somewhere.
We're both looking.
I just thought you should know.
Where are you?
I'm at the sledding park.
Okay, I'm on my
way over right now.
Theo, I am so sorry.
I'm sure she'll be fine.
I just--
Hunter, less talk,
more searching for Ashley.
Okay, yes.
Got it.
Did you know crocodiles
are like dinosaurs?
Oh.
Oh, there she is.
You got her?
She's on her way
back right now.
All fine here.
Sorry about the worry.
Just make sure you
don't get too close
because the good
thing about fossils
is they don't bite anymore.
Ashley!
Let me guess,
your aunt and uncle.
Yep.
I am so glad you're okay.
We've been looking
everywhere for you.
You were talking.
I just went to the playground.
You need to tell us next time.
We are the worst
future parents ever.
Thanks for walking with me.
Of course.
It was good to see you again.
I've been begging my dad to
take me back to the museum.
Well, you both should come.
You could show him
all the sauropods.
And your Ceratopsian?
Good memory.
Thank you so much.
Of course.
She is a great girl.
Bye.
See ya.
Have a good afternoon.
Bye.
Hey, Zach.
Tomorrow?
Yeah, I can come by.
What time.
Sweetie, we've talked about
the wandering off thing.
I know, but I know
I was the whole time.
Yeah, but Hunter
and Clarissa didn't.
I left them in charge.
They were responsible
for you while I was gone
or supposed to be.
Sorry.
At least I found a
nice person to talk to.
A stranger.
What if they weren't nice?
But she wasn't a stranger.
She was the lady from
the dinosaur museum.
Okay.
I'm just glad that she
brought you back safely
to Hunter and Clarissa.
Oh, she invited me to
come to the museum again.
Could we?
I don't know.
And then we could thank her
for taking such good care
of me while I was lost.
I thought you knew where
you were the whole time.
What do you think?
This is beautiful.
Just had the walls painted
and the kitchen
cabinets are new.
Zach, I didn't know
you had such great taste.
I even had a designer come
in and coordinate the colors.
I was thinking of
changing up the flooring.
This is what it was before,
but I was thinking of
trying something new.
It's nice.
You think so?
Yeah.
But if you could pick,
would you change it?
Well, Zach, I don't know.
This is your house.
I care about what you think,
especially if everything
here could be yours too.
Zach.
I know.
But--
What happened
to taking it slow?
I just wanted to show
you that I've changed.
I'm serious about this.
About us.
I'm not running away this time.
This seems like a
really nice neighborhood.
It is.
I don't know what
he was thinking.
A house.
Yeah.
It's a little bit much.
It's kind of flattering though.
If I felt the same way.
Sure.
Was it nice?
The house?
Yeah, but this is
just so complicated.
Kim, I hate to say it,
but maybe you should
consider going back to Zach.
No, I can't.
Because of Theo?
No, because Zach
feels this way now,
but what if he
suddenly changes again?
And he's not paying
attention to how I feel.
So Theo really has
nothing to do with it?
I keep wondering why
did I even meet him.
You know, why would I
just lose the chance
of it being something more?
It's like I'm being teased.
And what I want is
kept out of reach.
Kim, I'm sorry.
I wish I had the answer.
I have eggnog.
Give me something to wrap.
Dr. Fenech,
you still there?
Yeah, I'm here.
Oh good.
We just got a shipment in.
I think it's a specimen
from the Montana dig.
I'll be right there.
Hey, let's clear space
for that shipment.
Thank you.
Wow.
Look at the teeth on that guy.
Look at that.
Holy smokes.
How does he brush those?
This is where the actual
paleontologist work.
Like Dr. Fenech.
Really?
That's neat.
Oh, is that her?
No, she might
not be here today.
Well, you've been here before.
You could give me the tour.
Okay.
Come on!
This way.
I'll show you.
Come on.
Let's go, Dad.
Come on.
Okay.
There's this
really cool skeleton.
It's huge.
What's it called?
Brachiosaurus.
You got it?
Yeah.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah.
I'm good.
Hey, be sure to
finish your milk.
I will.
And then where
does your bowl go?
The dishwasher.
Hello?
Hi, this is Lynn calling
from the City Art
Museum for Ashley,
regarding the
gingerbread contest.
Yeah.
Hang on.
She's right here.
Okay, we're listening.
I'm pleased
to inform Ashley
that her fairy garden
gingerbread house
won third place this year.
Really?
Dad, we won!
That's great news.
We'll have
a little ceremony
with the winners this
afternoon at 3:00 PM.
Do you think you can make it?
Yes.
We'll be there.
Thank you.
You did it.
Dad, I won!
We're delighted by all
the holiday spirit we see
in this competition.
The entries we saw this
year were top notch.
We'd like to
acknowledge two entries
with honorable mentions,
Candace Perez with her
marshmallow snowman cottage.
And Jimmy Alto with his
army man gingerbread house.
Now for our winners.
In third place, Ashley Hall.
Thank you.
With her imaginative fairy
garden gingerbread house,
Ashley wins a gift
card to the mall.
Congratulations, Ashley.
I'm so proud of you.
In second place we
have Samuel Haslet.
Okay.
You ready?
Yeah.
One, two, three, cheese!
Got it.
Can we take it home now?
Oh no, we have to
wait till January
so everyone can see it.
All right.
Coat.
So do you wanna spend
that gift card now
or wait a little while?
No, I can wait till January.
I don't wanna buy something
I might get for Christmas.
Good thinking.
All right.
Get your certificate.
Let's go.
I don't wanna
go to the museum.
Oh sweetie.
You'll love it.
I promise.
Mia, we're gonna go see
some cool gingerbread houses.
Yeah.
And hopefully find
Kim's soulmate.
Very funny.
And then tonight we're gonna
go have dinner at grandma's
and then the rest of
the day will be fun.
I promise.
All right.
Good girl.
Wow.
See, not so bad, right?
Look at these.
These are amazing.
I know.
You know, Glen and I tried
to make one last year.
He ended up eating
most of the candy.
Ha, typical.
What did you guys make?
I made a campsite.
With a tent?
You are never
gonna let that go.
Nope.
Hey look.
Honorable mentions.
Let's see, Candace Perez.
Jimmy Alta.
Winners.
Ashley Hall, Samuel
Haslet and Elena Ellis.
No Theo.
Theopholis, Theobolt?
Nope.
Theopholis?
I don't know.
Well, I'm sorry his
name's not here.
Yeah, at least it
was worth it for Mia.
Mia!
So tell me about
the house, Zach.
I think you should
come and see it.
I can't do it justice.
Love to.
That's Kim.
I'll get it.
Careful honey.
Hey, what's--
Zach's here.
Wait, what?
It's kind of my fault.
Also, Glen's.
I was talking to him
about Zach and the house
and your mom may or may
not have been right there
when we were talking about it.
And she got really excited and
invited him out for dinner.
I'm so sorry.
Hi Kim.
Hey Zach.
So Zach was just
telling us all
about the house he's remodeling.
Yeah.
I am so glad the carpenter came
and installed the
cabinets on time.
You know how construction is?
Hey.
How did you like their work?
Because Bill and I are thinking
about remodeling this kitchen.
No, we're not.
Yes.
I've wanted to for years.
And you always
talk me out of it.
That's because there's
nothing wrong with our kitchen.
Shush, think of it as
an early birthday present.
They're great.
I'll give you their number.
It's Theo Hall
something or other.
Theo?
Theo Hall Carpentry.
That's it.
I'll look it up.
Catherine.
Thank
you so much, Zach.
It's great.
Catherine.
Excuse us.
It has to be him.
Oh, I wanna believe more
than anything that that's true,
but there's probably a
ton of Theos out there.
I seriously doubt that.
You'd be surprised.
What, did you Google
him or something?
Not important.
Here.
Okay.
Is that how you
spell carpentry?
Yes.
Are there any pictures?
Cabinets, furniture.
None of him.
Well, I mean,
it's his business,
so he's probably
keeping it professional.
Look, it's in town.
You have to go.
What if it's not him?
Well, I mean it
never hurts to call.
Or you know, show up in person.
Hello!
I thought the store
was close today.
It is.
Hi Theo.
Sharon.
Hi.
Clarissa said you were
catching up on some work today
and with it being so
close to Christmas,
I thought, well, that's no fun.
So I brought some lunch
for you and Ashley.
Oh, thank you.
That's nice of you.
Come on in.
Thanks.
Dad.
That looks good.
Come eat.
I'm hungry.
This looks great.
Clarissa told me you
love fried chicken.
She did, huh?
And Ashley loves brownies.
Here, grab a plate.
Thank you for lunch.
That was very thoughtful of you.
I'm glad you liked it.
Maybe we could do
it again sometime?
Sharon.
I value our friendship and I
don't want to jeopardize that.
We're practically family.
And that's enough.
Oh, I see.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
Would you do me a favor though?
Of course.
If you change
your mind, tell me.
Maybe--
You never know.
I will.
See you later.
Bye.
Bye Ashley.
Bye.
Oh, Ashley.
Merry Christmas Eve.
Can we open presents?
No.
Just one?
Honey, we always
open one tonight.
How about this
morning instead?
If I let you open one,
will you let me sleep?
Yeah.
Fine.
Wait!
Don't open, honey!
I have to approve which one.
Nope!
Not that one!
No, no, no.
This one.
This one?
Or we can wait till tomorrow.
Cool.
Thanks Dad.
You're welcome.
There?
Perfect.
Which one are you gonna open?
Oh, I don't need one.
You have to get something.
Do I?
Hey, what if we did something
fun tonight for my present?
You could go back to
his work after Christmas.
What would be the point?
To chew him out
for leading you on.
Maybe he was just being nice.
Besides he would
think I was obsessed
for dwelling on this so long.
But after all the searching,
are you really satisfied to
just not know what he felt
when you met a month ago?
No, but what if talking
about it makes it worse?
I don't wanna risk
getting hurt again.
For what it's worth,
I wish he was everything
you thought he was gonna be.
Thanks.
Seeing how you feel though,
I do need to give you
a little heads up.
Again?
What now?
So your mom asked me if she
thought she should invite Zach
to the Santa sendoff tomorrow
and given the latest with Theo,
I told her that I thought
it was a good idea.
It's okay.
Really?
Not that I'm falling
in love with Zach again,
but I might as well
make my mom happy.
I think she likes
him more than I do.
We're supposed
to go to Clarissa's
parents house tonight.
And now you want to go to
some Christmas village thing?
Yeah, come on.
It'd be something different.
Is this just some way
to stay clear of Sharon?
No.
We talked and we're
on the same page.
Ouch.
Hey, I was nice.
And if you wanna blame anyone,
blame you and Clarissa
for encouraging her.
But no, this is something else.
What?
Kim.
Let me guess, this is another
place she's supposed to be.
If you can just happen to
be there at the same time.
She said they go
every Christmas Eve
and that the best time to go
is this Santa sendoff
thing she mentioned.
Great.
So better odds this time.
She really got to you, huh?
It's been a month.
And I can't stop
thinking about her.
It's not like I bore my
soul to her or anything,
but the way I felt around her,
I can't leave that behind.
All right, I'm sold.
But what am I gonna
tell Clarissa or her
mother or our mom?
She was looking
forward to a night in
where she didn't have
to do the cooking.
Just invite them along.
Not everybody's
gonna go for that.
Look, we can come back after.
But I have to try.
Okay.
We start with Clarissa.
If we can get her on your
side, the rest is easy.
Great.
This is impressive.
I never knew about this.
I heard they do a
Christmas thing every year.
Where's the Santa sendoff?
I don't wanna miss it.
Probably this way, but
we got a few minutes.
So have you been here before?
No.
First time.
I think mom would've
really liked this.
Oh, except the cold,
but maybe next year we'll see
if she wants to come along.
Can we get a treat?
Sure.
Merry Christmas.
Hello Zach.
Thanks for inviting me.
We're glad you could come.
Come on.
I wonder if they have anything
new in the village this year.
Are you warm enough?
Yeah.
Thanks.
Thanks!
Can I have a hot chocolate
with extra marshmallows?
Make that two.
That'll be 2.50 each.
All right, so $5.
We accept tips too.
I accept tips if
you want to round up.
Here, I've got you covered.
Interesting wallet choice.
Yeah, it kind of makes
you seem like a little kid.
Doesn't it?
Dad?
Sorry.
Thank you.
Hey Ashley.
The woman from your field trip--
What that?
Santa?
Hurry!
Ho ho ho!
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for coming
to see me off.
Nope.
That's close enough.
I hope you've
been good this year.
Look at all the presents.
I know.
Tonight is a special night.
The busiest and one I treasure.
My reindeer take me
all around the world
and sometimes I need
some extra help.
Do you know what that is?
You.
Your belief in me
and your excitement
for the big day tomorrow.
So let me hear your
best train whistle.
Toot-toot!
Toot-toot!
One more!
Toot-toot!
Now I'm ready.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Merry Christmas!
Conductor, if you please.
Bye Santa!
Merry Christmas.
Hey, drink that up
now, before it gets cold.
It's warm.
Ashley, I was gonna ask you,
the woman from the park that
was also at your field trip.
What was her name?
Oh, you mean Dr. Fenech.
Yeah, but what
was her first name?
I don't know.
Do you remember
what she looks like?
The dinosaur lady?
Not the best way to
describe any woman.
She's pretty.
She has really long hair.
I could describe
half the women here.
Anything else?
She looks like, like--
Like her!
Yeah, that's her.
That is her.
Can we go say hello?
Absolutely.
Just a couple
of moments, folks.
You need to wait for
that bar to go up.
Is that really her?
Come on, come on.
Enjoy.
Come on!
Where did she go?
Oh, there she is!
Ashley!
Wait for me!
Dr. Fenech!
Ashley, hey.
Did you lose your
aunt and uncle again?
No, I'm here with my dad.
Ashley!
Theo?
Kim.
It's really you.
I have been looking everywhere
for you since that night.
You have?
Yeah.
Not in like a bad creepy way.
I don't think.
No, it's okay.
I've been searching for you too.
Really?
Yeah.
Well I'm really glad that
I found you here tonight.
I--
This was kind of my last chance.
Why?
Well, I sort of didn't have
any more clues after this.
I know what you mean.
So you know my dad?
Yeah.
I do.
Ashley, this is Kim.
Dr. Fenech, Dad.
Yes.
This is my dad, Theo Hall.
Oh, nice to meet you.
Yes.
What's going on?
We found her.
There are two things I
wanted to do a month ago
before we got split up.
And what are they?
Ask you for your phone number.
Easy enough.
And the other?
Sorry.
Don't be.
Hi.
Let's go see the reindeer.
Come on!
Shall we?
Yeah.
Hi.
Hi baby Victoria.
Merry Christmas.
Oh, Clarissa, she is adorable.
Thank you so much.
A little baby's
first Christmas.
Treasure this.
Ashley, grab that
one for baby Victoria.
Okay.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Hi Victoria.
Okay, does everyone
have a present to open?
Oh, working on it.
Here.
Thank you, sweetie.
Oh here.
Kim, what do you think it is?
This one's from my dad.
Oh, is it?
And this one's
from Kim to you.
Oh.
I have no idea.
What do you think it is?
Oh, first of all,
we gotta work your handwriting
a little bit, babe.
Okay.
If you don't like
it, we can return it.
Honestly it doesn't
matter what it is.
Well, I wish you
would've said that before,
because I went to
four different stores
on Black Friday for this.
I will love it
because it's from you.
Really?
Really.
Well, I suppose
I'm lucky then,
because it's a pair of socks.
But what do you
think I got for you?
It doesn't really
matter to me either
because I have everything
I want right here.
Merry Christmas, then.
Merry Christmas.
Hot chocolate.
Hot chocolate?
It's cold out.
I'll say.
One for me!
It's cold enough
to be tempting.
Yeah, it is.
I can't tell if it's really late
or really early
right now either.
Hot chocolate.
I'll take a cup.
2.50.
Here you go.
I got some quarters
in here somewhere.
I accept tips if
you wanna round up.
Here, I got you covered.
I'll take a cup too.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Yeah, it's just a
couple of quarters.
That's still appreciated.
Interesting wallet choice.
It makes me look like
a little kid, doesn't it?
I mean, who doesn't
love dinosaurs?
You'd be surprised,
but they're my favorite.
Hot chocolate!
So you do this every year,
the Black Friday shopping?
Oh no, no, no, no.
If I had it my way, I'd
still be in my PJ's.
So what's on your list to
bring you out in the cold?
Pretty much everything
my niece wants.
My sister-in-law all but
guilted me into coming.
Ah.
Did she dangle the
favorite aunt title?
No, I'm the only aunt, so.
Oh, so no need.
What about you?
What brought you out here?
Well, my brother and his
wife are watching my daughter
so I can shop without her.
Oh, that's nice of them.
Yeah, her mom and
I split up years ago.
So the extra help is
always appreciated.
Well, make sure you do a good
job of hiding the presents.
Otherwise it'll
all be for nothing.
Well, she has yet to find
where I stash her gifts.
So have you started your
Christmas shopping at all?
Gym shorts for my brother.
Does that count?
Not really.
Yeah.
In that case, I still
have a lot to get.
Well, make sure you prioritize
what you pick up first,
you know, based on what's
most likely to sell out.
At least that's what my
sister-in-law always tells me.
Yeah, I will.
Ladies and gentlemen,
we'll be opening the
store momentarily.
Please be patient
and enter the store
in a nice orderly fashion.
Thank you.
They're opening up early.
Looks like it.
Well, good luck shopping.
Thanks.
You too.
Merry Christmas.
Oh excuse me, do
you know where--
Sorry.
All the stock we
have is out here.
Oh, hey.
Where did you find those?
This one's mine.
Okay.
Here you go.
Happy holidays.
Thank you.
Next.
You were right.
Sold out.
Ah, no.
What were you looking for?
It was this doll thing
on my daughter's list.
I should have gone
for that first.
Mm, I'm sorry.
Hang on a second.
Was this it?
Yes.
Yeah.
These were pretty
popular this year.
I know.
Here.
Oh, no, no, no.
That's yours.
They're for your niece.
I have a really long list
of other gifts for her.
So don't worry.
Ah, I couldn't.
Take it, really.
Are you sure?
Yes.
How much do I owe you?
Nah, don't worry about it.
I can't not worry about it.
First the hot
chocolate, now this.
It's no big deal.
Can I at least
buy you breakfast?
There's a diner nearby
that's open 24/7.
All right.
I'm Theo.
Kim.
So my roommate would set
up this tent over her bed
and would like go in there and
zip it up, like all the time.
What was there reason, like
germophobia, agoraphobia?
Well, that's what I
thought at first, but no.
Shyness, it turns out.
Really?
Thank you.
You bet.
Let me know if you
need anything else.
Yeah.
I guess sharing a room
in college scared her.
But the crazy thing was,
is I never knew if she
was in there or not.
There was this one night,
it was getting late
and I was worried that
she wasn't back yet.
And then all of a sudden
she pops out of the tent.
Scared you to death?
Nearly!
but you wanna know
the funniest part?
Oh, don't keep me hanging.
She is my sister-in-law now.
No.
My brother came by to visit
and they totally hit it off.
She came out of her tent
and then out of her shell.
Surprisingly, she's the
most outgoing person now.
But the good news,
she put away the tent
when they got engaged.
So no king size bed tent
on their wedding registry.
No, thankfully.
So is she the one who guilted
you in the coming out today?
The very one.
She's probably buying out a
few other stores across town.
Shopping is very much part of
Thanksgiving weekend to her.
How about you?
What would you prefer
to be doing today?
Decorating my
own Christmas tree.
Maybe grading a few papers
just to stay ahead of things.
Teacher?
Yeah.
But other than that,
I'd be spending time
at my parents' place.
Nothing exciting really.
Well.
I will be spending
most of my weekend
building the best
gingerbread house possible.
Oh, your hobby
or your daughter's?
Both.
Last year we entered this
contest at the City Art Museum
and it was such a hit
that she's already sketching
what she wants to do this year.
Oh, well that sounds--
Messy.
I was gonna say fun.
That too.
Yeah, I'm sure she'll
be ready to jump into it
as soon as we get home.
But I'm really hoping I could
convince her to watch a movie
so I can catch up on some sleep.
Ah.
Good strategy.
Yeah.
So what's your daughter like?
Ah, she's nine years old.
Smart.
And she knows it.
Creative, mischievous
in a fun sort of way.
She makes me laugh a lot.
She's always curious.
Well, that's good.
Depends.
She has a tendency
to wander off.
Yeah.
I've had a few heart stopping
moments losing her in stores.
Thanks for breakfast.
You're welcome.
So what else do you
have on your list?
Ornaments?
Oh, well I did break one off
my mother's tree last year.
Shameful.
I was helping to
put everything away
and I don't think
she really noticed.
Maybe you should
get her a replacement.
Well, it was a dog,
ceramic one I think.
What type of dog?
I have no idea, but this
one looks close enough.
Oh.
Hey look, this
one's perfect for you.
I actually have
that one already.
You would.
But good choice.
Oh, hang on.
I will get it for my niece.
So she will think of
her aunt each year.
Nice.
And for you--
Let's see, we should
get something--
Huh!
What about this one?
The gingerbread houses
we make aren't that fancy.
Ah, but it's perfect.
Oh, you don't have to buy it.
No, no, no.
I want to.
It's just what my tree needs.
There's a jingle in the air
Falala feeling everywhere
It's the best
time of the year
Whenever you're here
So let it snow snow snow
So we can stay
home home home
I got the tree
You string the lights
You bring the naughty
I've got the nice
I'll hang the miss
So you bring a kiss
Baby you're the merry
in every Christmas
At the top of my
wishlist hey hey hey
You're the happy
in my holiday
That's cute.
I mean handsome.
That looks cute.
You're the happy
in my holiday
Okay, I think I'm ready
to get out of the cold.
Me too.
How about this one?
Thanks.
There's something kind of
disheartening about all of this.
Isn't there?
How do you mean?
I mean, go get my
wishlist from the store.
There's no magic or
thought or sincerity.
I see your point.
I'm being somewhat
of a Grinch, aren't I?
No, I think Christmas
can feel like that.
But?
I guess it makes
you search for ways
to add the magic back in.
Well, and you do that how?
Well, like traditions maybe,
or just spending time together.
I guess my mom does insist
we go see "A Christmas Carol,"
the play.
We go every year the
weekend before Christmas.
See?
Good example.
Oh, do you hate it?
No, I suppose it gets me
excited for the holidays,
but oh, my favorite
is Christmas Eve.
We go to this Christmas-themed
village every year
for the Santa sendoff.
Have you been?
No.
You should.
It's this quaint village with
all these different buildings
and Christmas
activities and food.
And of course Santa leaves
and everyone cheers and waves.
My niece loves it.
It's--
It's, well, it's magical.
Wow.
That sounds amazing.
So what else do you do
besides gingerbread creations?
We have some epic camp outs
under the Christmas tree.
Cool.
Christmas stories at bedtime.
We do this 12 days
at Christmas thing
where you send like
a gift or a treat
to somebody new each day and
we serve meals at the shelter.
Oh, that's nice.
Oh and sledding, of course.
So what do you do if
there's not enough snow?
Ice blocking.
What?
Yeah.
It's this thing I
learned in college.
You buy an ice block
from the grocery store,
put a blanket on it to sit on.
And then--
I have never heard
of that before.
You should try it.
I'm sure your
daughter loves it.
Loves all of it.
It sounds--
It sounds perfect.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I just have one
more thing on my list.
Yeah.
I mean, great.
I'll grab it real quick.
Okay.
Okay, Theo.
This is the part
where you ask her out.
Not a big deal.
Just--
Hey.
Just, would you
wanna go grab lunch
in six more hours?
Okay.
Hey, would you wanna come
check out my gingerbread house?
That sounds really sketchy.
Kim!
Theo?
Theo!
Okay, there's
no need to panic.
Please be careful as
you're moving around.
I'm sure that the power's
gonna be back on soon.
Oh, excuse me.
Sorry.
Our registers are down so
we can't process any sales.
Thank you for understanding.
Oh, okay.
Theo?
Hey, can someone pick
up all these ads please?
Bill, honey, there's whipped
cream in the fridge too.
Ah, Thanksgiving leftovers.
My favorite.
Are you all hungry?
Mom, we haven't even fully
digested Thanksgiving yet.
Yeah.
But all that shopping you
did builds an appetite.
Hey, is Mia around?
Yes.
Close your eyes.
I have tons of presents for you.
Where are they?
They are in my car.
I just wanted to
get you excited.
Oh.
We beat you home.
Oh, I did take
a little longer.
Did you get everything
you circled in the ads?
That would've included
every toy for Mia
and a vacuum she marked.
I don't think she knew what
it was, but it was pink.
It wasn't so long
ago you were pouring
over all those ads too, Glen.
That was Kim actually.
You had a colored
marker of your own
so that what you wanted didn't
get mixed up with my choices.
I was 13.
Did you use a green
marker this year?
Because I see a lot
of circles here.
Enough of that you two.
Fine.
Oh, leftover pie.
It's a pity we didn't have
a larger party this year.
Have you heard from Zach at all?
Not since we broke up
and that works for me.
Besides aren't I
special enough alone?
Of course.
No.
Babe.
It's not really Kim's fault
he didn't want a
future together.
Of course not.
Thank you.
I don't know.
He was a pretty
special guy though.
Hello!
Sh.
Where's Hunter and Clarissa?
Sleeping.
Oh.
Great babysitting.
Did you get me
lots of presents?
None whatsoever.
Who's there?
Theo?
Yeah.
Morning.
Yeah, it is.
Ashley, are you hungry?
I think Clarissa's
gonna make pancakes.
Clarissa!
Oh no, no.
Don't bother.
You're okay, right Ashley?
There's no trouble.
I'm sure you're hungry.
Besides, Clarissa's sister's
coming by for breakfast.
Sharon?
Is Clarissa's still trying
to set me up with her?
Oh, what's so bad about that?
Would you appreciate it if
our situations were reversed?
Eh.
Actually, I kind of
met someone last night.
Really?
Yeah.
That's great.
When are you gonna
see her again?
I didn't get her number.
Theo, come on.
Hey Theo.
Hey Clarissa.
How was Ashley for you?
An angel.
Of course.
Anytime you need us
to babysit we're here.
Thank you.
Really though.
We mean that.
Could be good practice for us.
What are you--
We're expecting!
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Oh, you're gonna
have a cousin, Ashley.
Is it a girl?
We don't know yet.
Oh, that's Sharon.
Just go with it.
Go with what?
Nothing.
If it's a girl, you
have to name her Ashlyn.
Ashlyn and Ashley?
I'm sure grandma wouldn't
find that confusing at all.
Oh, no.
Morning.
You are just in time.
He's here?
How do I look?
Great.
Come help me make pancakes.
I always burn them.
Just hold the flipper thing
and look like you
know what you're doing
and I'll handle the rest.
Good morning.
Hey.
Hey Sharon.
Hi Theo.
Okay, time to put that away.
But I haven't
hit my time limit.
Then save some for
later today then.
Come on.
Oh, Sharon.
There's some dairies
in the fridge.
How was Thanksgiving
for you all?
It was great.
We had a feast with my mom.
How is she doing?
Oh, good, fine.
You know, same as always.
Wait, did you tell
mom about the baby?
I did.
Yeah.
Sorry to the last to know.
Better me than her.
How excited was she?
Very.
Good.
So Theo, do we get you
for Christmas this year?
I mean you and Ashley with
our side of the family?
Ah, you know, my mom
would be all alone, so I--
Actually I invited
mom to come along so.
Great.
We'll all be together then.
Sounds like it.
Come in!
You're awake!
Barely.
What is all that?
Presents for Mia and
Glen and your parents.
Is it okay if I stash them here?
Sure.
But do you really need
to worry about Glen
and my parents snooping?
Okay, first of all, your
brother has gotten worse.
Even Mia has more
self restraint.
And second of all,
we can have a huge gift
wrapping party before Christmas.
You mean an all nighter
with eggnog and gift wrap?
That's exactly what I mean.
What are you doing?
I'm grading papers on
the Cretaceous Period.
Which one is that?
The one after Jurassic.
You can just wait till Monday.
Too much to do.
Hmm.
Hey, did you end up getting
that doll that Mia wanted?
I--
No peeking!
And yes.
I actually gave it away.
Kim.
She really wanted that doll.
I can get Mia another
gift on her list.
Besides, I met someone
who desperately wanted one
for his daughter
and I felt like it was
the right thing to do.
Okay, Black Friday
shoppers are the worst.
They're so manipulative.
You played right
into his scheme.
There was no scheme.
He was nice.
And he didn't even ask.
I offered.
Who is this nice man?
Theo.
Theo who?
Just Theo.
Is it holding?
Yeah, if I don't move.
Okay.
I think another minute or so.
I wanna make it
like a fairy house.
Okay.
So like Tinker Bell?
No, like Mrs.
Pullman's garden.
All right.
So garden gnomes and fairies.
Yeah.
All right.
I will get started on an
awesome toad stool then.
Oh, and a picnic bench.
Right away.
Oh, actually I got us
a little something.
What?
Ta-da!
A new ornament for our tree.
I love it.
Can I hold it?
Yeah.
Ooh, hey--
That's stuck.
Quick dry.
I got it.
Okay, good.
Okay.
That is it for today,
but fair warning.
Your in-depth papers on
Sauropods are due in a week.
I appreciate any early
papers turned in.
Not that it'll happen, but
just throwing it out there.
All right.
That's it.
Thank you.
Thank you, Dr. Fenech.
You're welcome.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
I don't know why,
but I've always loved
you in the lab coat.
Zach.
How are you?
I'm good.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
Is that really fair?
You broke up with me
months ago and I--
I regret it.
What?
I know what I said a few
months ago, but I was wrong.
You said you didn't see our
relationship going anywhere.
I was scared.
These past few months
apart, I missed you.
Oh, hang on.
Not on the skeletons please.
Really?
I thought it'd
look kind of cool.
Yes, but they're, you
know, kind of fragile.
Thank you.
All right.
How about this?
Could I take you out again?
You know, start over.
We can't just
erase the past, Zach.
Well then let's pick
back up where we left off.
I can't do that either.
Hey, no, definitely not there!
Kim, please.
Just give me another chance.
I have to get back to work.
At least have dinner with me.
Fine.
Okay.
I'll give you a call.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay.
Oh, how about we hang
these on the railing?
You know where these
would look awesome?
The Stegosaurus upstairs.
Especially not there.
Wow.
I'll go take it down.
Thank you.
I don't like this this year.
I've put it up and I've
taken it down three times.
It's just, it's not working.
So don't use it.
You have to do a Garland.
Okay, let's buy
some new Garland then.
Nope.
I am determined to make do.
Help me out here.
I thought I was done
decorating when I left work.
Let me try something.
How was work today?
Fine, I guess.
Zach came by.
Oh?
Mom, do not get your hopes up.
Sorry.
So what did he want?
He wanted to--
I don't know.
Start things up again, I guess.
What'd you say?
I think I agreed to
go on a date with him.
But that's wonderful.
But that's so sudden of him.
I mean, I'm not surprised at
all because you're amazing.
But how do you feel about it?
I'm not excited.
I feel more nervous.
Because he hurt you before.
Yeah.
And there's someone else.
There is?
Kind of.
I met this guy the
other night shopping.
Oh, the doll guy.
Theo.
He likes dolls?
What?
No!
He was shopping
for his daughter.
I think there was something
between us and I--
I can't stop wondering about it.
It's probably just
the holiday spirit.
Mom, are you saying that
because you think
Zach is so wonderful?
He is wonderful.
Although I do think I need to
give him a stern talking to
about dumping you.
Oh, I hate that term.
But Kim, you know Zach,
whereas with Mr. Doll Guy--
Theo.
You only had a
brief time with him.
So you're probably remembering
things in a rose colored way.
Yeah, I guess.
But he was--
When we talked,
everything was so easy.
Every word he said,
I drank it up.
He made my heart melt, you know?
Does that make sense?
So, why don't you call him?
We got separated.
I lost him and I
don't have his number.
I don't even know his last name.
You're gonna tell me to
forget him, aren't you?
No.
Do you wanna see him again?
Then find him.
I would love that, but how?
Well you said you hung
on his every word, right?
What'd he say?
Don't drop it.
I won't.
The stars are
brightly shining
We've had so many
entries this year.
I'm just amazed at
everyone's creativity.
No kidding.
It's amazing.
Careful Dad!
I got it.
Wow!
Well this is beautiful.
I can tell you
worked hard on it.
Thank you.
My dad helped.
Good.
Well, this will be on display
with all the other houses
till new year's.
And the contest?
The winners will be
contacted December 22nd.
Did you fill out the form
so we could reach you?
Here it is.
Perfect.
Well, good luck then.
Thank you.
Wow.
Look at that.
Holy smokes.
That's made out
of pure chocolate.
Look at that.
Don't trap me!
Can I put on the
cool ornaments?
Only if I get to put
on the ones you've made.
Oh, we just made
a new one in school.
Really?
Let's see it.
Oh, I love it.
Oh no, my field trip.
You have to sign
this permission form.
All right.
Let's see.
I have to turn this in
tomorrow or I can't go.
Got it.
And my homework.
I forgot.
My teacher wants
us to figure out
what our parents
want for Christmas.
Really?
Yeah.
She wants to make it a
money problem for math.
Hmm.
Let's see.
A good daughter.
Dad, come on.
Okay, socks then.
Why do you always say that?
Because you can
never have too many.
Really.
I just wanna be with
the people I love
and the answer to a math
problem for that is priceless.
I'll tell her socks then.
Wow.
It's quite the collection
this year, isn't it?
I had no idea people
took these so seriously.
Oh yes.
We've got kids, adults,
and even amateur
bakers who participate.
Wow.
Do you know who
made each of these?
We do, but it's
kept confidential
for the judging process and
people's privacy of course.
Is there any way
you could tell me
if there's someone named Theo
who brought in a
gingerbread house?
Theo.
That doesn't ring a bell.
And a name like that
I think I'd remember.
But the winners will be
announced just before Christmas.
You should come back then.
Okay.
Thank you.
Looking good.
Hey Theo.
Hey.
We got a message
from some shop.
Hey, how's that
Rodriguez order coming?
Great.
Almost ready for sending.
Oh good.
And the Clemens order?
Little behind.
That guy is so impatient.
And he wants it installed
before Christmas.
Do you want us to
work overtime on it?
No, I'll take care
of it tonight myself.
All right.
Have my credit card.
Oh man.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Hi.
I got a call about my credit
card being here, Theo Hall.
Oh yeah.
Ugh, sorry.
Buried under a pile of receipts.
It's been crazy.
I bet.
Christmas rush.
Yeah.
Thanks for keeping it safe.
You're welcome.
Merry Christmas.
Hey, I was here on Black
Friday with someone
and she bought one
of these ornaments.
Is there any way you
can look up her name?
You were with her,
but don't know her name.
It's Kim something.
Please.
Okay.
Mm.
Nope.
I can't look up customer info.
It's all hidden.
I think it's part of a
financial security thing.
Right.
Thanks anyway.
Yep.
Actually I'll take this one.
Sure.
Thank you, Kim.
A dinosaur?
I love it.
You couldn't find
something less tomboy?
Nope.
And besides Mia loves an
early Christmas present.
Don't you, Mia?
Can I open up more?
No.
So how'd the
gingerbread thing go?
Not so great.
I keep thinking about
what we talked about
and I realized that he didn't
share as much as I did.
It makes you wonder if me
looking for him is a mistake.
I probably bored him all night.
I doubt it.
But I'm willing to bet
that you remember more
than you realize.
Here.
Let's think.
What do you know about him?
Well, we know his name is
Theo and he has a daughter.
He's divorced.
He camps under
the Christmas tree
with his daughter every year.
Aw.
I know.
And they volunteer at a shelter.
Ugh.
This guy's a saint.
Okay.
What else?
He talked about his
mother and his brother,
his sister-in-law.
But beyond that, I really
did do all the talking.
I'm sure it's not
as bad as you think.
Yeah, but I have
nothing to go on there.
Okay, well where'd you go?
Together, I mean.
We were at the
shopping center,
the toy store, but separately.
He asked me to breakfast.
Okay, good.
Then the ornament stand and
the store we got separated in.
Perfect.
How was that perfect.
Go back to the place where
you guys had breakfast,
ask for the waiter who
served you and then ask them
if they remember
anything about him
or if they knew who he was.
Same with the ornament stand.
Or the last store you visited?
Well, the machines were down
so people couldn't
really buy anything.
I'm willing to bet they
have security footage.
That's a little
extreme, isn't it?
Depends on how badly
you wanna find Theo.
Excuse me!
Grab a seat wherever you want.
Hi, actually, I'm
here to talk to you.
I was here the morning
of Black Friday.
Sorry.
I don't remember anyone
from my last shift,
much less back then.
Right.
Okay.
But I was here with this guy
and I hoped maybe
you recognized him.
Maybe he's a regular here.
Describe him.
His name's Theo.
He's tall.
Handsome.
You actually winked at him.
Huh?
I don't--
Oh, you two sat over there?
Yes.
He's a cutie.
Okay, so you do know him?
No, but I wink at
all the cute ones.
Right.
So have you seen
him here before?
No.
Are you sure?
He knew this place.
Maybe he's been in before,
but it doesn't mean it
was during my shift.
I guess not.
Any way you know his last name,
like did he pay with
his credit card?
Oh, I remember, he paid
cash, left a good tip.
Oh.
Sorry.
Get you anything to
eat while you're here?
No.
Thanks though.
Sorry, I don't have
any of that information.
Thanks anyway.
Hello.
Sorry, I lost track of time.
I'll be right there.
Even though everything
you see here is
from a long, long time ago,
there is still so
much for us to learn.
What we do here is we
study the fossils of plants
and animals to better understand
what life was like
millions of years ago.
Yes.
Do you get to
dig up the bones?
I have before.
And I still do every so often,
but most of my time is
spent here or in this lab.
Yes, go ahead.
What's your favorite?
My favorite dinosaur?
Triceratops.
Definitely.
Although there are
other types of dinosaurs
in that family with
similar features.
They're called Ceratopsians
and they are pretty cool.
Yes.
Do T-Rexes see well?
My dad says to do, but
my mom says they don't.
Hi.
Want to know my
favorite dinosaur?
I do.
What is it?
Brachiosaurus.
Good choice.
My students are writing
a paper on Brachiosaurus
and other sauropods.
How can I be a
paleontologist like you?
Well, you can
study it in college,
like at this university or
there are other universities
with a paleontology program.
It's a lot of
work, but it's fun.
Do you think I might be able
to discover a new dinosaur?
Maybe.
You never know what's still
out there for us to learn.
Have you gotten a sticker yet?
No.
Here.
I'm on it.
Your favorite.
Thanks doctor--
Oh, Fenech.
Okay.
Bye.
Hey Zach.
Hey, how's your day going?
Fine.
Field trip day, but
otherwise the usual.
Oh good.
You love those?
Yeah.
So what's up?
I wanted to ask about dinner.
How's this weekend?
Oh, I--
I already made reservations
at your favorite place
for Friday and Saturday.
You pick.
Okay.
Friday then.
Perfect.
The tin soldier melted
down to a small lump.
The next day the servant
came and swept up the ashes
and there found what remained
in the shape of a
small tin heart.
Wow.
I don't know why
you like this story.
It's like the most
depressing one ever.
No, the soldier's brave
and the ballerina too.
They both get
burned up or melted.
Yeah, but they
love each other.
They do, huh.
Are you turning into
a little romantic now?
Clarissa read "Pride
and Prejudice" to me.
Oh.
I'm so sorry.
No, don't be.
I like it.
Oh my.
Okay.
Quick, tell me about
your field trip.
We went to a dinosaur museum.
It was really cool.
There's huge fossils.
Oh, I got sticker.
Nice.
Do you think we
could go sometime,
maybe make it like a Christmas
tradition or something?
Maybe, it just doesn't
seem that Christmassy.
I actually heard about
a family who goes
to see a Christmas play
every year as a tradition.
We could maybe try that out.
Yeah.
Sure.
Hi.
You ready to check out?
Oh, no.
Sorry.
But I do have a strange request.
Do you still have
your security footage
from the day after Thanksgiving?
You're in luck.
Another week and these files
would've been archived.
I wouldn't know how to
find them at that point.
Okay.
So what time were you here?
Before dawn?
00 AM.
Oh, maybe six.
Huh.
So I've got the
hour before that.
Oh, were you here
during the power outage?
Yes.
Yeah.
I think that may have
messed up the files.
Before and after
that it worked fine.
But with the power
going out, I don't know,
probably surged and
damaged the videos
before they could really save.
Oh.
Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
Good luck though.
Okay, thanks for trying.
Yeah.
Oh, hey.
In case you don't find him.
I'm Dan.
Thanks.
Merry Christmas, Dan.
Merry Christmas.
Come in!
Hi.
Too much?
No, these are great.
Let me put these in a vase.
We can go.
That was the best comedy show.
We had such a good
time together.
We sure did.
We should go to
one of those again.
Yeah.
Maybe.
So, how's work?
I got promoted.
Congrats.
What are you doing now?
Senior claims manager,
basically overseeing
elevated health claims,
helping keep claims
reps in line.
That sort of thing.
Good for you.
Do you like it?
It's still work, but
it's a nice change for me.
Well, I'm glad.
I also bought a house.
I'm remodeling it right now,
but you should come
see it sometime.
Zach, that's great.
I thought you loved
your apartment though.
I wanted something
more permanent.
When we broke up, I
was a little antsy.
I'll admit it, I was unhappy.
And then I got promoted and
I thought that would fix it.
And then I started to feel
like something was missing.
Someone.
And I know I was fool, but
I'm humble enough to admit it.
And I'm hoping that
you'll forgive me.
Zach.
Of course I forgive you.
But I meant what I said before.
I'm not ready to pick
back up where we were.
No, no, of course.
I get it.
I had to move on.
Are you--
Do you mean to say you're
seeing someone else?
No.
Oh, okay, good.
Look.
We can take it really slowly.
I just want us both to be happy
and I think that can
happen if we're together.
Okay?
Excuse me.
Hi.
Are you here to volunteer?
Oh no.
I'm actually here to find
out about someone who did.
I don't follow.
Here.
Ah, let me,
I have a friend who volunteers
and I think it's at the shelter,
but I don't know his full name.
Your friend?
I know.
I just was wondering if you
knew him, his name's Theo.
Doesn't sound familiar to me,
but we get a lot of
volunteers this time of year.
Most of them aren't regulars.
It was a long shot.
If he did come here, he
might have signed the log.
The log?
People sign in over there.
Can I take a look at it?
Go for it.
Thank you.
Anything?
No, nothing.
Thanks though.
Well, have a good night.
Actually.
Can I lend a hand?
That'd be great.
All right.
Clemens' order is almost done.
We are installing the
cabinets next week.
Oh, perfect.
Hey, why don't we
plan to check it out
once the countertops
are installed,
just make sure
everything's okay.
Okay.
Hey, would you mind
closing up tomorrow?
I just have some plans.
Sure thing.
Thanks.
What plans?
I thought we were
grabbing a bite to eat?
For lunch today, yes.
Talking tomorrow,
taking Ashley to play.
I thought you
didn't like plays.
I'm willing to give it a shot.
And Kim said she
goes every year.
No last name Kim.
Yes.
Still thinking about her?
Yeah.
And going to the same
play she might be at,
hopefully the same time,
is the best plan you
have to find her.
Well, I've tried
searching for teachers
in the area named Kim.
So that seemed even
more farfetched.
Yeah.
There's probably a lot of them.
Yeah.
I even thought about going
to schools and asking around.
I can see the
"Strange man arrested at
elementary school" headline now.
All right.
Where are we going to eat?
I was thinking tacos.
Always.
All right.
Ah, here we go.
Hey, where's Glen?
He's running late again.
Vicky texted 15 minutes
ago and they're on the way.
Is Zach coming?
I could still get
another ticket.
No Mom.
He loved it last year.
Oh, here you are.
Hi.
Hey.
Sorry.
We all together?
Yes, these seats right here.
Oh, thanks for
getting the tickets.
Yeah.
Mom?
Hmm, what is it honey?
I don't feel good.
She looks a little green.
Oh, what's wrong?
My stomach hurts.
Maybe we should take her home.
But the play?
Maybe just give her a moment.
Come here, honey.
Oh, she feels a little warm.
I guess we better
pass on tonight.
No, no.
You two stay.
I'll take Mia home and
get her ready for bed.
Oh no.
I can take her.
You guys have a night out.
Is that okay, Mia?
Can we go now?
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Mia, you ask
aunt Kim to call us
if you need us to
come home early.
Okay?
Bye, you guys.
Thanks Kim.
No problem.
Thank you.
Looks like I have
two extra tickets.
Oh, do you want me to see
if the box office
will issue refund?
It isn't worth it, Catherine.
I'll take care of it.
You settle in.
How's your tummy?
Can you walk to
the car all right?
I think so.
Okay.
There.
All right.
Let's get some tickets.
Excuse me.
Do you need tickets?
Oh, we're just waiting
in line to get some.
Well, I ended
up with two extra.
Please.
Oh really?
Yes.
How much do I owe you?
No, already paid for.
My daughter and my
granddaughter had to leave.
So enjoy the show.
Thank you.
Okay.
Thanks.
Merry Christmas.
Here Dad.
Come on!
All right.
Catch!
I liked the play a lot.
Yeah, me too.
Gonna be warm enough?
I think so.
Okay.
Did you brush your teeth?
Yes.
Good.
So Dad.
Do you think you'll
fall in love again?
Why do you ask?
Uncle Hunter and Clarissa
talk about it a lot.
Well, how do
you feel about it?
I don't know.
It's up to you, isn't it?
Partially.
But you come first.
I do?
Of course.
Well, it's okay as
long as she likes me.
Well, that will
be very easy then,
because everybody loves you.
So do you want
to fall in love?
Is this you asking
or Hunter and Clarissa?
Me.
Okay.
Just checking.
Well, I haven't really
thought about it like that,
but yeah, I guess I do.
Have you met anyone?
There is someone.
I'm just having a hard
time finding her again.
You just have to look harder.
Yeah, I guess I do.
I do.
Hey.
I come bearing gifts.
Not that I wanna turn
these down, but why?
For taking care of Mia.
Oh.
How is she?
Oh, she's so much better.
Good.
So I never got to hear about
how your date with Zach went.
Trying not to think about it.
What are you
thinking about instead?
Hmm.
You could probably guess.
Theo.
You know the more
I say his name,
the more romantic it sounds?
Still no luck?
No, dead ends everywhere I go.
Honestly, I--
I don't have much else to go on.
I mean, what more can I do?
You can hire a
sky riding plane.
Yep.
No.
Okay.
Not to confuse you further,
but while you're trying
to track down this
mystery shopper man,
do you risk missing out in
a second chance with Zach?
Do you seriously think
I should consider him?
No.
Well.
Yes, if you still
have feelings for him.
Right now, all
I feel is awkward.
He asked if I forgave
him and I did.
I do.
But that doesn't mean I
still see a future with him.
Yeah.
Makes sense.
What do you do if you were me?
Would you give Zach
another chance or--
Or what?
Or ignore that
crazy hope you have
with someone you barely know,
but feel like you've
known forever.
I mean, I wish was easier
to compare me and you,
but with Glen, I mean,
he was my first love.
He pulled me out of my shell.
If it was me, I would
probably go back to Zach.
But that's just me.
Right?
Old, shy me.
If I was you--
Really you,
I'd hold on a hope that
I'd find your Theo.
Thank you.
This looks nice.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
We getting lunch today?
No, I mean we
can, but you know.
What's up?
Okay.
I've been thinking,
what do I know
about being a dad?
Oh, you're having
your freak out moment.
Huh.
Did you go through
this with Ashley?
Yeah.
You get over it.
How?
You just read the
parenting manual.
Really?
You figure it out as you go.
You may not know everything,
but you make up for it
by how much you love the kid.
And you will love him or her
more than you can imagine.
The second you hold
that baby in your arms.
Yeah?
Yeah.
What if I mess it up?
Oh, you will.
I don't want to.
That's life, brother.
Hey, could Clarissa
and I watch Ashley more?
You know, practice
some parenting.
You realize you're
having a baby?
Not a nine-year-old.
Please?
Well, Ashley is home
from school in the break.
I could drop her
off in the morning
before I go and
install these cabinets.
Thank you.
Okay.
One condition.
Anything.
Stop talking about my
loved life in front of her.
She has ears.
Understood.
Are you gonna be
late after work today?
No.
Hopefully not.
You okay being here today?
Sure, can I go sledding?
Yeah.
Just ask them.
I'm sure Hunter can dig
up a sled somewhere.
Do you think we'll win
the gingerbread contest?
Oh, I don't know, honey.
There are a lot of good
houses there already.
I hope so.
Well, if we don't
hear in a couple days,
that'll be our answer.
Good morning.
Hey Sharon.
Hi Theo.
What are you doing here?
Oh, Clarissa asked
me to get the door.
Great.
Are they ready for Ashley?
Yes, come on in, both of you.
Oh, thanks.
But I gotta get back to work.
Okay.
Have fun.
Be good.
Of course.
Actually feel free to
give him a hard time today.
What?
Nevermind.
I love you.
Bye Dad.
See you later.
Bye Theo!
I think we make the
baby room blue and pink.
That way we're ready
for the next one.
Whoa.
Let's focus on the
first baby for now.
Okay.
We don't have to rush.
We still have months.
Let's just wait till we
know what this one is.
Well, all of my
friends say the due date
just sneaks up on you.
And then suddenly you've
got all this stuff to do
to get ready.
And I really don't
want that to be us.
Clarissa, we'll be fine.
I promise.
What if I get sick?
My mom had morning
sickness and she said
that she could hardly get
out of bed for months.
Well, so far so good, right?
We just don't know and
it's not just the room.
Okay?
We still need to
purchase the clothes
and the stroller
and these harness,
the harnessing things.
And I'm not even sure, like--
Sweetie, breathe, breathe.
Okay.
You're gonna have
a panic attack.
I know, it's just--
It's okay.
A lot.
It's okay.
Okay.
Oh, hey.
Hi.
Remember me?
Yes.
Brachiosaurus fan.
Yeah, my name's Ashley.
Good to see you, Ashley.
No school today, huh?
We have Christmas break.
Ah, lucky.
Wait.
Don't you get Christmas break?
I do.
But today's still a work
day, but that's okay.
Because I like to play with
all the dinosaur bones.
I wish I could do that.
Well, I'm sure you could.
You know, we do have
a summer program.
You can just come on by
and see what it's like
to be a paleontologist.
Really?
Just have your
parents check it out
on the university's website.
Yeah, I will.
So where are your parents?
I'm actually here
with my aunt and uncle.
They're at the top
of the sledding hill.
Ah, those silly grownups.
They cut the line of
sled down too, huh?
Yep.
So do they know you're here?
I'm not sure.
Well.
How about we walk back
that way just to make sure.
Okay.
How's your day going?
Good.
Yeah, that's better.
Looks good.
Yeah, it does.
Hey, glad you like it.
If you notice anything I
missed, just gimme a call,
but everything should
be in top shape.
Excellent.
Any specifics in terms of
like cleaning or whatever?
Yeah.
Let me take this.
Ben can walk you
through all that, okay?
Yeah.
So the best thing to
use is just a damp rag.
Hey, what's up?
Ah, minor snag, but
we can't find Ashley.
What?
I'm sure she's
around here somewhere.
We're both looking.
I just thought you should know.
Where are you?
I'm at the sledding park.
Okay, I'm on my
way over right now.
Theo, I am so sorry.
I'm sure she'll be fine.
I just--
Hunter, less talk,
more searching for Ashley.
Okay, yes.
Got it.
Did you know crocodiles
are like dinosaurs?
Oh.
Oh, there she is.
You got her?
She's on her way
back right now.
All fine here.
Sorry about the worry.
Just make sure you
don't get too close
because the good
thing about fossils
is they don't bite anymore.
Ashley!
Let me guess,
your aunt and uncle.
Yep.
I am so glad you're okay.
We've been looking
everywhere for you.
You were talking.
I just went to the playground.
You need to tell us next time.
We are the worst
future parents ever.
Thanks for walking with me.
Of course.
It was good to see you again.
I've been begging my dad to
take me back to the museum.
Well, you both should come.
You could show him
all the sauropods.
And your Ceratopsian?
Good memory.
Thank you so much.
Of course.
She is a great girl.
Bye.
See ya.
Have a good afternoon.
Bye.
Hey, Zach.
Tomorrow?
Yeah, I can come by.
What time.
Sweetie, we've talked about
the wandering off thing.
I know, but I know
I was the whole time.
Yeah, but Hunter
and Clarissa didn't.
I left them in charge.
They were responsible
for you while I was gone
or supposed to be.
Sorry.
At least I found a
nice person to talk to.
A stranger.
What if they weren't nice?
But she wasn't a stranger.
She was the lady from
the dinosaur museum.
Okay.
I'm just glad that she
brought you back safely
to Hunter and Clarissa.
Oh, she invited me to
come to the museum again.
Could we?
I don't know.
And then we could thank her
for taking such good care
of me while I was lost.
I thought you knew where
you were the whole time.
What do you think?
This is beautiful.
Just had the walls painted
and the kitchen
cabinets are new.
Zach, I didn't know
you had such great taste.
I even had a designer come
in and coordinate the colors.
I was thinking of
changing up the flooring.
This is what it was before,
but I was thinking of
trying something new.
It's nice.
You think so?
Yeah.
But if you could pick,
would you change it?
Well, Zach, I don't know.
This is your house.
I care about what you think,
especially if everything
here could be yours too.
Zach.
I know.
But--
What happened
to taking it slow?
I just wanted to show
you that I've changed.
I'm serious about this.
About us.
I'm not running away this time.
This seems like a
really nice neighborhood.
It is.
I don't know what
he was thinking.
A house.
Yeah.
It's a little bit much.
It's kind of flattering though.
If I felt the same way.
Sure.
Was it nice?
The house?
Yeah, but this is
just so complicated.
Kim, I hate to say it,
but maybe you should
consider going back to Zach.
No, I can't.
Because of Theo?
No, because Zach
feels this way now,
but what if he
suddenly changes again?
And he's not paying
attention to how I feel.
So Theo really has
nothing to do with it?
I keep wondering why
did I even meet him.
You know, why would I
just lose the chance
of it being something more?
It's like I'm being teased.
And what I want is
kept out of reach.
Kim, I'm sorry.
I wish I had the answer.
I have eggnog.
Give me something to wrap.
Dr. Fenech,
you still there?
Yeah, I'm here.
Oh good.
We just got a shipment in.
I think it's a specimen
from the Montana dig.
I'll be right there.
Hey, let's clear space
for that shipment.
Thank you.
Wow.
Look at the teeth on that guy.
Look at that.
Holy smokes.
How does he brush those?
This is where the actual
paleontologist work.
Like Dr. Fenech.
Really?
That's neat.
Oh, is that her?
No, she might
not be here today.
Well, you've been here before.
You could give me the tour.
Okay.
Come on!
This way.
I'll show you.
Come on.
Let's go, Dad.
Come on.
Okay.
There's this
really cool skeleton.
It's huge.
What's it called?
Brachiosaurus.
You got it?
Yeah.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah.
I'm good.
Hey, be sure to
finish your milk.
I will.
And then where
does your bowl go?
The dishwasher.
Hello?
Hi, this is Lynn calling
from the City Art
Museum for Ashley,
regarding the
gingerbread contest.
Yeah.
Hang on.
She's right here.
Okay, we're listening.
I'm pleased
to inform Ashley
that her fairy garden
gingerbread house
won third place this year.
Really?
Dad, we won!
That's great news.
We'll have
a little ceremony
with the winners this
afternoon at 3:00 PM.
Do you think you can make it?
Yes.
We'll be there.
Thank you.
You did it.
Dad, I won!
We're delighted by all
the holiday spirit we see
in this competition.
The entries we saw this
year were top notch.
We'd like to
acknowledge two entries
with honorable mentions,
Candace Perez with her
marshmallow snowman cottage.
And Jimmy Alto with his
army man gingerbread house.
Now for our winners.
In third place, Ashley Hall.
Thank you.
With her imaginative fairy
garden gingerbread house,
Ashley wins a gift
card to the mall.
Congratulations, Ashley.
I'm so proud of you.
In second place we
have Samuel Haslet.
Okay.
You ready?
Yeah.
One, two, three, cheese!
Got it.
Can we take it home now?
Oh no, we have to
wait till January
so everyone can see it.
All right.
Coat.
So do you wanna spend
that gift card now
or wait a little while?
No, I can wait till January.
I don't wanna buy something
I might get for Christmas.
Good thinking.
All right.
Get your certificate.
Let's go.
I don't wanna
go to the museum.
Oh sweetie.
You'll love it.
I promise.
Mia, we're gonna go see
some cool gingerbread houses.
Yeah.
And hopefully find
Kim's soulmate.
Very funny.
And then tonight we're gonna
go have dinner at grandma's
and then the rest of
the day will be fun.
I promise.
All right.
Good girl.
Wow.
See, not so bad, right?
Look at these.
These are amazing.
I know.
You know, Glen and I tried
to make one last year.
He ended up eating
most of the candy.
Ha, typical.
What did you guys make?
I made a campsite.
With a tent?
You are never
gonna let that go.
Nope.
Hey look.
Honorable mentions.
Let's see, Candace Perez.
Jimmy Alta.
Winners.
Ashley Hall, Samuel
Haslet and Elena Ellis.
No Theo.
Theopholis, Theobolt?
Nope.
Theopholis?
I don't know.
Well, I'm sorry his
name's not here.
Yeah, at least it
was worth it for Mia.
Mia!
So tell me about
the house, Zach.
I think you should
come and see it.
I can't do it justice.
Love to.
That's Kim.
I'll get it.
Careful honey.
Hey, what's--
Zach's here.
Wait, what?
It's kind of my fault.
Also, Glen's.
I was talking to him
about Zach and the house
and your mom may or may
not have been right there
when we were talking about it.
And she got really excited and
invited him out for dinner.
I'm so sorry.
Hi Kim.
Hey Zach.
So Zach was just
telling us all
about the house he's remodeling.
Yeah.
I am so glad the carpenter came
and installed the
cabinets on time.
You know how construction is?
Hey.
How did you like their work?
Because Bill and I are thinking
about remodeling this kitchen.
No, we're not.
Yes.
I've wanted to for years.
And you always
talk me out of it.
That's because there's
nothing wrong with our kitchen.
Shush, think of it as
an early birthday present.
They're great.
I'll give you their number.
It's Theo Hall
something or other.
Theo?
Theo Hall Carpentry.
That's it.
I'll look it up.
Catherine.
Thank
you so much, Zach.
It's great.
Catherine.
Excuse us.
It has to be him.
Oh, I wanna believe more
than anything that that's true,
but there's probably a
ton of Theos out there.
I seriously doubt that.
You'd be surprised.
What, did you Google
him or something?
Not important.
Here.
Okay.
Is that how you
spell carpentry?
Yes.
Are there any pictures?
Cabinets, furniture.
None of him.
Well, I mean,
it's his business,
so he's probably
keeping it professional.
Look, it's in town.
You have to go.
What if it's not him?
Well, I mean it
never hurts to call.
Or you know, show up in person.
Hello!
I thought the store
was close today.
It is.
Hi Theo.
Sharon.
Hi.
Clarissa said you were
catching up on some work today
and with it being so
close to Christmas,
I thought, well, that's no fun.
So I brought some lunch
for you and Ashley.
Oh, thank you.
That's nice of you.
Come on in.
Thanks.
Dad.
That looks good.
Come eat.
I'm hungry.
This looks great.
Clarissa told me you
love fried chicken.
She did, huh?
And Ashley loves brownies.
Here, grab a plate.
Thank you for lunch.
That was very thoughtful of you.
I'm glad you liked it.
Maybe we could do
it again sometime?
Sharon.
I value our friendship and I
don't want to jeopardize that.
We're practically family.
And that's enough.
Oh, I see.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
Would you do me a favor though?
Of course.
If you change
your mind, tell me.
Maybe--
You never know.
I will.
See you later.
Bye.
Bye Ashley.
Bye.
Oh, Ashley.
Merry Christmas Eve.
Can we open presents?
No.
Just one?
Honey, we always
open one tonight.
How about this
morning instead?
If I let you open one,
will you let me sleep?
Yeah.
Fine.
Wait!
Don't open, honey!
I have to approve which one.
Nope!
Not that one!
No, no, no.
This one.
This one?
Or we can wait till tomorrow.
Cool.
Thanks Dad.
You're welcome.
There?
Perfect.
Which one are you gonna open?
Oh, I don't need one.
You have to get something.
Do I?
Hey, what if we did something
fun tonight for my present?
You could go back to
his work after Christmas.
What would be the point?
To chew him out
for leading you on.
Maybe he was just being nice.
Besides he would
think I was obsessed
for dwelling on this so long.
But after all the searching,
are you really satisfied to
just not know what he felt
when you met a month ago?
No, but what if talking
about it makes it worse?
I don't wanna risk
getting hurt again.
For what it's worth,
I wish he was everything
you thought he was gonna be.
Thanks.
Seeing how you feel though,
I do need to give you
a little heads up.
Again?
What now?
So your mom asked me if she
thought she should invite Zach
to the Santa sendoff tomorrow
and given the latest with Theo,
I told her that I thought
it was a good idea.
It's okay.
Really?
Not that I'm falling
in love with Zach again,
but I might as well
make my mom happy.
I think she likes
him more than I do.
We're supposed
to go to Clarissa's
parents house tonight.
And now you want to go to
some Christmas village thing?
Yeah, come on.
It'd be something different.
Is this just some way
to stay clear of Sharon?
No.
We talked and we're
on the same page.
Ouch.
Hey, I was nice.
And if you wanna blame anyone,
blame you and Clarissa
for encouraging her.
But no, this is something else.
What?
Kim.
Let me guess, this is another
place she's supposed to be.
If you can just happen to
be there at the same time.
She said they go
every Christmas Eve
and that the best time to go
is this Santa sendoff
thing she mentioned.
Great.
So better odds this time.
She really got to you, huh?
It's been a month.
And I can't stop
thinking about her.
It's not like I bore my
soul to her or anything,
but the way I felt around her,
I can't leave that behind.
All right, I'm sold.
But what am I gonna
tell Clarissa or her
mother or our mom?
She was looking
forward to a night in
where she didn't have
to do the cooking.
Just invite them along.
Not everybody's
gonna go for that.
Look, we can come back after.
But I have to try.
Okay.
We start with Clarissa.
If we can get her on your
side, the rest is easy.
Great.
This is impressive.
I never knew about this.
I heard they do a
Christmas thing every year.
Where's the Santa sendoff?
I don't wanna miss it.
Probably this way, but
we got a few minutes.
So have you been here before?
No.
First time.
I think mom would've
really liked this.
Oh, except the cold,
but maybe next year we'll see
if she wants to come along.
Can we get a treat?
Sure.
Merry Christmas.
Hello Zach.
Thanks for inviting me.
We're glad you could come.
Come on.
I wonder if they have anything
new in the village this year.
Are you warm enough?
Yeah.
Thanks.
Thanks!
Can I have a hot chocolate
with extra marshmallows?
Make that two.
That'll be 2.50 each.
All right, so $5.
We accept tips too.
I accept tips if
you want to round up.
Here, I've got you covered.
Interesting wallet choice.
Yeah, it kind of makes
you seem like a little kid.
Doesn't it?
Dad?
Sorry.
Thank you.
Hey Ashley.
The woman from your field trip--
What that?
Santa?
Hurry!
Ho ho ho!
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for coming
to see me off.
Nope.
That's close enough.
I hope you've
been good this year.
Look at all the presents.
I know.
Tonight is a special night.
The busiest and one I treasure.
My reindeer take me
all around the world
and sometimes I need
some extra help.
Do you know what that is?
You.
Your belief in me
and your excitement
for the big day tomorrow.
So let me hear your
best train whistle.
Toot-toot!
Toot-toot!
One more!
Toot-toot!
Now I'm ready.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Merry Christmas!
Conductor, if you please.
Bye Santa!
Merry Christmas.
Hey, drink that up
now, before it gets cold.
It's warm.
Ashley, I was gonna ask you,
the woman from the park that
was also at your field trip.
What was her name?
Oh, you mean Dr. Fenech.
Yeah, but what
was her first name?
I don't know.
Do you remember
what she looks like?
The dinosaur lady?
Not the best way to
describe any woman.
She's pretty.
She has really long hair.
I could describe
half the women here.
Anything else?
She looks like, like--
Like her!
Yeah, that's her.
That is her.
Can we go say hello?
Absolutely.
Just a couple
of moments, folks.
You need to wait for
that bar to go up.
Is that really her?
Come on, come on.
Enjoy.
Come on!
Where did she go?
Oh, there she is!
Ashley!
Wait for me!
Dr. Fenech!
Ashley, hey.
Did you lose your
aunt and uncle again?
No, I'm here with my dad.
Ashley!
Theo?
Kim.
It's really you.
I have been looking everywhere
for you since that night.
You have?
Yeah.
Not in like a bad creepy way.
I don't think.
No, it's okay.
I've been searching for you too.
Really?
Yeah.
Well I'm really glad that
I found you here tonight.
I--
This was kind of my last chance.
Why?
Well, I sort of didn't have
any more clues after this.
I know what you mean.
So you know my dad?
Yeah.
I do.
Ashley, this is Kim.
Dr. Fenech, Dad.
Yes.
This is my dad, Theo Hall.
Oh, nice to meet you.
Yes.
What's going on?
We found her.
There are two things I
wanted to do a month ago
before we got split up.
And what are they?
Ask you for your phone number.
Easy enough.
And the other?
Sorry.
Don't be.
Hi.
Let's go see the reindeer.
Come on!
Shall we?
Yeah.
Hi.
Hi baby Victoria.
Merry Christmas.
Oh, Clarissa, she is adorable.
Thank you so much.
A little baby's
first Christmas.
Treasure this.
Ashley, grab that
one for baby Victoria.
Okay.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Hi Victoria.
Okay, does everyone
have a present to open?
Oh, working on it.
Here.
Thank you, sweetie.
Oh here.
Kim, what do you think it is?
This one's from my dad.
Oh, is it?
And this one's
from Kim to you.
Oh.
I have no idea.
What do you think it is?
Oh, first of all,
we gotta work your handwriting
a little bit, babe.
Okay.
If you don't like
it, we can return it.
Honestly it doesn't
matter what it is.
Well, I wish you
would've said that before,
because I went to
four different stores
on Black Friday for this.
I will love it
because it's from you.
Really?
Really.
Well, I suppose
I'm lucky then,
because it's a pair of socks.
But what do you
think I got for you?
It doesn't really
matter to me either
because I have everything
I want right here.
Merry Christmas, then.
Merry Christmas.