Feather Christmas (2024) Movie Script
1
[fire crackling]
[bells jingling]
[Robin] Christmas,
what a wonderful time of year.
The weather may be frightful,
but there is a magic
that surrounds us all.
During this festive time,
I find that folk are merry,
evenings are, oh, so cozy,
and the twinkle of Kris Kringle
shines through
the darkest of nights.
It isn't just the robins
that thrive in this period.
You can hear the chirping
of love, both new and old,
singing through
the neighborhood.
Well, most people, that is.
Sometimes I feel like I was
just never destined for love,
but who knows.
Maybe this year
will be different.
[radio host] Well, thank you,
Caller 52.
Um, a little dark
at the end there,
but I think we can all relate
to a bit of that lovely poem.
Next up on Smudge FM
is Christmas number one,
my favorite gift.
["Favourite Thing
This Christmas"
by Friends Like These playing]
[Martin] It is that time
of year again.
It really is.
Hop-op-op-op-op.
Relax, I've got you.
You're okay.
Hop-op-op-op-op. Okay.
Life's gonna change
now you've come around
-And I'll never let you go
-Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Let's see.
[Martin humming, murmuring]
And I just need you to know
Okay.
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls
and the boys, yeah, you
All right, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
You ready for a little check-up?
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
-Okay.
-You're my favorite thing
Okay.
Let's move you a little bit.
Just a little turn. There we go.
There. There. Good.
Very good, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
Now I'll just hold you.
I've got you. Come on.
You're more than okay.
You're okay.
You're okay, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
There we go.
Nice and easy. Okay.
Now, let's start with
a little check-up of your feet.
Ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? There we go.
Three, two, one, and up.
Lovely.
Looking good. Okay.
Now, I'm going
to put you back down.
You're okay. You ready?
Three, two, one, go.
Mrs. Eggadactyl.
You're-- Hop-op-op.
You're okay. You're okay.
[Mrs. Eggadactyl clucking]
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys for the girls...
-Hey.
-[woman] Hey.
-There you go.
-Thank you.
-In the spirit of the season.
-Oh.
[both chuckling]
[door clicks closed]
[Christmas melody playing]
[goat bleating]
[horse snorting]
Great.
Now you're looking
handsome and seasonal.
[grunts] You all right, bud?
Eggie's all good.
Though I still think naming her
after a flying dinosaur
is a little unfair.
Do we have any more red tinsel?
Uh...
no.
Good to see you
getting into the season, bud,
but, um, you don't have
to put tinsel on everything.
Yes, I do.
Mum said that since
we don't get much snow up here,
we have to make up for it
and put tinsel everywhere.
[laughs] Yeah.
Well, she did always know best,
so I guess, uh,
we'd better get a move on,
if we're going to put
tinsel everywhere.
Come on. [grunts]
-Ready?
-Yes.
[groans in effort]
Can he do it? Come on.
Come on. [grunts]
You're so strong, big guy.
[exhales]
I know you're strong, but...
how fast are you?
Race to the house.
Nice arm, Briceratops.
Why, thank you, Martinsel.
[Martin laughs]
[somber music playing]
Here you go.
Some piping hot chocolate.
[laughs] Aw.
Oh. [exhales]
Ah. Very nice fit.
[gasps] I forgot
your gingerbread.
Oh. Is this the donkey's?
-Does it matter?
-[laughs]
Yeah.
Oh, wow. Wow.
[Martin groans softly]
Here's your gingerbread.
I think in here's
looking pretty good.
Yep.
Time to do the same
to the kitchen.
Oh, boy.
[sighs]
[music turns sour]
[grunts]
[sighs] Gravy.
Always gravy.
[heartfelt music playing]
What-- what are you making?
Angel.
Ah, looking good, Bri.
[Brian] Thanks.
Needs more eyes, though.
Ah.
It's good to see that
you're getting into the season,
but let's try and make Christmas
more merry than scary.
-Okay, bud?
-Yes.
[both laughing]
[knocking on door]
We're closed. Sorry.
[knocking on door]
[sighs] We're closed.
The hours are on the sign.
[suspenseful music playing]
[door knob rattling]
[door clicks open]
-[panting] She's dying.
-What? Who?
-She's dying.
-Who?
What...
-[gulping]
-It's Mrs. Lay.
Uh, nice to meet you,
Mrs. Lay.
I'm Martin Greene. Um--
Oh. Oh, no, no.
I'm-- it's-- it's-- I'm Robin.
Um, this is Mrs. Lay.
[Mrs. Lay clucking]
-Uh--
-[Robin sighs]
Sorry for barging in
on you like this.
Um, it's just--
it's an emergency.
It's Milky Lay. I...
W-- we're closed.
You-- you're going to have
to come back tomorrow.
[stutters] Please.
No, we-- we've tried everywhere.
And-- and look
how worried she is.
-I...
-[panting]
[sighs]
Please.
The galaxy needs you.
[heartfelt music playing]
[sighs]
[grunts] All right then.
Let's have a look at you, then.
Oh. Let's see you.
Oh, okay. Okay.
Think she will be okay for now,
so please,
can you come back
tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
when we're open?
Uh...
Dad, it's Christmas.
Um-- [clears throat]
[sighs] Robin, was it?
[sighs in relief]
Thank you.
Thank you.
Um, Brian,
uh, why don't you...
seat our guests?
Do you like hot chocolate?
Uh, oh, um...
[Martin] Um-- [whining]
[clears throat]
Sorry. Um-- [laughs]
I need my, uh, energy
if I'm going to do
a good job on Mrs. Lay.
Yeah.
Okay. Yeah. Okay.
[breathing heavily]
Okay. All right. Let's just
have a look at you.
Mrs.-- Mrs. Lay.
Okay. That looks okay.
[grunts] Okay. Let's see.
We'll see.
[birds chirping]
Amy.
It's good.
Needs more eyes, though.
Hmm. Yeah.
[door clicks open]
How is she?
She's going to be fine.
I gave her an antiparasitic.
Um, she'll be all right
as rain in the morning.
But I'd like to keep her
a couple of days
just to, uh, be extra safe.
Of course, yeah.
Thank you, Martin.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Um, did you get
your coop second hand?
Um, well,
yeah.
Yeah, um, I'd throw that out
if I was you.
That's how this usually happens.
Um, but luckily, I have the pots
for, um, a--
a new one you can have.
No, no, no. No, it's fine.
I don't need you--
uh-- you don't need
to do that at all.
I can-- I don't mean
you don't need to do that.
-I can--
-No, I insist. Really.
Uh, it'll keep you
out of my hair.
Uh, not that I want you
out of my hair.
Or in fact,
even have hair
for you to be out of.
Why am I talking about my hair?
I think--
I think I got what you meant.
It's-- it's fine.
[smacks lips]
Thank you. [laughs]
Is she alive? Did you eat her?
Uh, yes.
Uh...
Uh, no-- I--
no, I mean, um-- I mean,
she's going to be
absolutely fine.
Mrs. Lay is going to be
absolutely fine.
I was just saying
to your, uh, mum
that, uh, I'm going to keep her
for a couple of days
just so that
she doesn't get poorly again.
Thank you
for saving her, Martin.
Thank you. Thank you.
Dad, can Amy stay
to decorate the animals?
I am a bit of a visionary.
It's a little bit late.
Um, why doesn't Amy
come back tomorrow?
Oh, no. I don't know.
Um, I'm sure Martin
is busier than he lets off.
It's no problem, honestly.
Yeah, Mum. I'm a delight.
[chuckles]
You don't have
to do this, you know.
I do.
Um...
here's my business card.
Give me a call
when you're on your way
and I'll, uh, warn the animals.
Did your, um, printer
run out of ink, or...
Uh, I-- I couldn't find
the right design.
-Yeah. Uh...
-Oh.
-Okay.
-[Robin] I'll phone, okay?
Um, yeah.
Did you-- listen, um...
-Yeah. Um, yeah. Thank you.
-[Martin] Thank you.
And, um, thank you again
so much, Martin.
-[Martin chuckles]
-Come on, Mum.
[Robin] Okay, okay.
[chuckles] All right.
Lovely to meet you, Brian.
Bye, Robin. Bye, Amy.
See you tomorrow.
There you go. [groans softly]
So, you and Amy
seemed to hit it off.
She's great.
I'm happy to come back tomorrow.
Oh, yeah? Why's that?
Well, she's new in town
and hasn't got any friends yet.
-Everyone needs a friend.
-[Martin chuckles]
That they do.
My Briceratops.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks, Dad.
I'm proud of you, too.
Good night.
[somber music playing]
[rooster crowing]
["Favourite Thing
This Christmas"
by Friends Like These
playing loudly]
[panting]
More than the trees
and the toys
[sighing]
[groans]
You make everything
this Christmas
Got me tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
-[Robin chuckles]
-Morning, sleepyhead.
-Come dance with me.
-Uh, coffee. [chuckles]
You know,
I heard it's addictive.
Where are you getting
that information from?
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls
and the boys, yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
Yes! [laughs]
-Well done!
-I know.
Is that boy from school
still being a diva?
Who, Tim?
He just doesn't know talent
when he sees it.
I know he'll come around
when he gets
my standing ovation.
-How could he not?
-[Amy laughs]
Are you working today?
Yes, I have a drawing to finish,
but I'll be done by noon,
so I'll have
plenty of time to spend
with my favorite
little reindeer.
Rudolph?
No, Amy.
Don't tell me your favorite
is something stupid like Vixen.
Vixen?
What do you take me for?
You know, Mum, for a person
who draws animals for a living,
you're not very up to date
with your reindeers.
I will catch up
on my research immediately.
[phone buzzing]
So,
what does my second
favorite reindeer
want to do today?
Dasher?
Am I the only one
who sees the antlers?
Oh, come on, there must be
something you want to do today.
Aren't we going to see
Brian's animals?
-Oh, I don't know.
-Why?
I don't think Martin
actually wants us to come.
But he said.
I know, but...
sometimes adults say things
that they don't mean
to be polite.
So he's a liar?
Well, no, not exactly.
Great.
Best tell him
we'll be there after lunch.
You don't want Brian decorating
without my expertise.
[sighs]
I guess not.
Love you, Mum.
Okay. Hi, Martin.
Hi, Martin.
Hi, Martin. [chuckles]
Yeah, just hi. Hi. All right.
Hi.
[sighs]
[Martin] Hello,
this is the Greenefield's.
How can I help?
Hi, Martin. Uh, how are you?
[Martin] Uh, well--
Uh, I'm sorry, who is this?
Um, it's Robin,
um, from yesterday.
Uh, sorry, if-- if you're busy,
I can call back another day or--
[Martin] Oh, Robin!
Uh-- [clears throat]
It's good to hear from you.
-[Martin clears throat]
-It is?
No, I mean, um,
I mean, yeah, you too.
You too.
[Martin] Uh, let me guess,
Amy is pretty keen
to see the animals?
Yeah, yeah, she's, um--
she's-- she's quite,
um, persistent. [laughs]
Um, is it-- is it okay
if, uh, I pop-- I pop over,
say, one?
[Martin]
Yeah, that sounds great.
Great! Okay.
Thank you. [laughs]
[Martin] Oh, I'm sorry, um,
there's someone
on the other line.
-I'll see you later?
-Oh, yeah, yeah.
Um, okay, yeah,
I'll-- I'll see--
um, I'll see you later.
[Martin] All right. Bye.
Bye. Bye.
[grunts]
[ambient music playing]
[goats bleating]
[chicken clucking]
Mum, we're stopped.
You can let go of the wheel now.
Oh, yeah.
-Sorry. Um, shall we go?
-Yeah. Yeah.
Mum, you haven't moved.
Is this anxiety?
Wait, where did you learn that?
I was looking on YouTube
for asteroid [indistinct],
but got it wrong and watched
some really scary videos.
I am not an attentive mother.
So are you coming
or are you anxietied?
I'm coming.
Okay? I'm coming.
You say that.
Mum, we've been out here
for, like, seven hours.
-You're not nervous, are you?
-[Robin stutters]
They're nice friends, Mum.
Now, please, come on.
[knocking on door]
[Robin] Oh, that was quick.
You were outside
for, like, seven hours.
-It was pretty weird.
-Brian.
Not bad weird. Nice weird.
Amy, want to
come see the animals?
[Amy] That's why I'm here.
[joyful music playing]
Mum, look, it's Mrs. Lay.
She's up and talking
and making new friends.
Oh, wow! Look at her go!
Didn't Martin and Brian
do a great job?
Yeah, she's so much better.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You're very welcome, Amy.
And anytime
she's under the weather,
you can always
bring her back to us, right?
We'll bring her here
all the time.
Yeah, she can get
to know Eggadactyl.
Hmm.
Fan of dinosaurs,
are you, Brian?
I don't get it.
Eggadactyl, like pterodactyl,
you know?
The giant flying dinosaur.
But, um, chickens
are flightless, right?
-[Martin sighs]
-Okay.
Um, well, Brian,
Amy is pretty into space.
Isn't space
just another word for nothing?
You're in space right now.
Were dinosaurs in space?
[both] Space dinosaurs!
[Martin chuckles]
[Brian exclaiming]
I think we might be
at this a while, so--
-Yeah.
-Hmm.
Um, uno momento,
s'il vous plat.
[kids laughing]
So, uh, while you guys
thrash this out,
uh, Robin and I
are going to get a drink.
Is that okay?
Yes, of course,
but now is not the time, okay?
Yes, Mr. Martin, sir.
Now is not the time.
As expected.
Um, give me a shout
if you need anything, okay?
[Martin sighs]
I've spoken
to the people in charge
and, uh, we're good to go.
[Robin laughs]
They aren't going
to murder each other, are they?
[Martin] Nah.
No.
-No.
-Hm.
[goats bleating]
[ambient music playing]
[chicken clucking]
[Martin] Gotta get
the kettle...
So, how do you take your, uh...
[spoon clattering]
...uh, coffee? [laughs]
Um, Americano.
Oh. Uh, very adventurous.
Sorry, can you handle
making a drink that isn't tea?
[Martin laughs]
Touch. [laughs]
Uh, can I get you any snacks?
Coffee and snacks?
What did I do
to deserve this treatment?
I'm very, very keen
to show off
my terrible cooking skills.
Sorry, so...
a stay-at-home dad
who doesn't cook?
Yeah.
Lucky Mrs. Greene.
Uh, um...
Actually, uh, Mrs. Greene,
uh, Tanya, um...
passed away.
I am so sorry.
I just-- I know,
I saw the-- the ring and I...
[sighs]
I'm sorry
for your loss. That's--
Uh, thank you.
Um, we-- uh, we lost her,
um, over five years ago now.
Uh, yeah, but, uh,
completely innocent mistake
and, uh, yeah, nothing--
nothing to worry about.
Um, tell me about your, uh...
Oh, the-- uh, yeah, I--
well, I had a-- um,
but that ended, like,
a while back, so, yeah. [laughs]
Oh.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Mm. [laughs] Uh-huh.
Uh, I...
guess that makes us evens.
[laughs] Yeah.
I wonder if the conversation is
flowing as well out there, or--
Uh...
Aurora Bolealis.
Aurora Borealis.
Audible Boreas?
Aurora Borealis.
Also or?
Aurora.
Aurora.
Yeah, Aurora Borealis.
That's a made-up name.
All names are made up.
Whoa.
She'd never admit it,
but, um, she's very grateful.
Mm, Amy?
She thanked me,
like, 50 times outside.
-Yeah, for Mrs. Lay.
-Hmm.
I'm talking about for being
a friend to her so quickly.
We've been here
for, like, a month now, and...
Does Amy struggle,
or have trouble to make friends?
Oh, no, no,
not-- not struggle per se.
No, just, um,
some kids can find her
to be a little bit,
uh, like, loud.
But she has her drama club.
But I think they're having
some, um, creative differences.
Well, Brian's taken to her
like a house on fire.
It's nice to, you know,
as affectionate
about animals as he is.
Yeah. They're a good pair.
Right? Uh...
They are.
Uh, speaking of which,
we probably should,
uh, get out there, right?
Uh, yeah.
We-- we probably should.
[horse neighs]
So can you see them yet?
[Robin laughs]
Oh, yes, sweetie.
Okay. 'Kay?
And...
What am I looking-- [gasps]
Oh. [laughs]
Oh, my--
This is incredible, Martin.
Amy's never been so close
to a reindeer before.
[laughs] They're quite
something, aren't they?
Yeah.
Santa and his elves stopped by
to drop them off
just before the big day.
They are Santa's reindeers?
They sure are.
Whoa.
Uh, this reminds me
of your play.
-Play?
-Yeah.
It's the story of Christmas,
like in the Bible.
Oh, wow. Sounds serious.
-Who are you playing?
-Rudolph.
Oh.
Can we go, Dad?
Uh...
-Yeah.
-Sure. Uh, why not?
I mean, um, we could use
some culture around here, right?
[Brian chuckles]
So, how long
do you have them for?
Like, I would love
some up-close research
on the current project
I'm working on.
Yeah, unfortunately,
tonight is the last night.
Santa comes
to collect these in the morning.
That's a shame.
Why don't you guys
hang around for a bit?
I mean, I'm sure
Amy would appreciate it, right?
I'm gonna need a few hours.
-[Robin chuckles]
-She's gonna need a few hours.
Are you sure? No, no, no.
I really--
no, I really feel like
you have done enough
at this point.
[Martin] Seriously.
Um, mi casa e...
you casa.
Anyway, um, I'm gonna go
into town to get some bits.
I'll stop off
and get us some food.
Sounds great. I like meatloaf.
Amy!
No, honestly, it's-- it's fine.
I insist.
No, you really don't have
to do that, Martin.
-It, you know--
-It's fine.
Whilst I'm away,
B-Ri
will take care of you guys.
-Right, B-Ri?
-You got it.
Has anyone ever told you
you're too nice
for your own good?
All the time.
Look after them, B-Ri.
[chuckles]
[reindeers grunting]
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
[Martin] Uh, uh, meatbread.
What?
Meatbread. Meatbread.
Sorry, who is this?
Oh, uh, it's Martin.
Oh. [laughs] Hi, Martin.
Sorry, what did you say?
I've gone to every baker
in town,
and nowhere seems
to sell meatbread.
Sorry, meatbread?
Meatbread. Amy's favorite.
Oh, okay.
Okay, uh...
Insider secret.
If you whisper in the guy's ear
and ask for meatcake,
he saves it
for special customers.
Okay, well-- well,
I'm putting you on now.
On speaker. One second.
- Garon?
-Martin, no, no, no.
[Robin laughs]
Don't do that. I'm only joking.
Wait, were you going to--
were you going to ask him?
Well, yeah.
You're-- uh,
you're surprisingly convincing.
Um, you don't think, um--
you don't think
Amy would just, you know, be--
be, uh, okay
with-- with pizza.
Do you?
Uh, yes, she loves pizza, yeah.
Okay, that's good.
I can, uh--
I can get us some pizza
because everything
is going, uh, perfectly well.
[laughs] So, uh, yeah,
I guess I'll, um, see you soon.
Yeah, see you soon.
That you will. [chuckles] Bye.
What are you so happy about?
I am just happy
to see the reindeer.
-Me too.
-Me three.
[soft music playing]
[wind howling]
[door clicks open]
[all laughing]
Oh, my God.
[emphatic piano chords]
[grunts]
You guys had enough
of the reindeer?
Oh, we just came in.
Somebody says it's too snowy
just to sit outside.
[Martin laughs]
Did you get what you needed?
Yes, I did. Thank you.
-You want to see?
-Of course.
[Martin sighing]
Hm.
It's beautiful.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[clears throat]
Don't worry about us kids
starving over here.
Uh, right, of course. Um...
you guys go and play,
and I'll get started on dinner.
[fast-paced music playing]
Wah!
What, no chef hats?
[speaking with Italian accent]
I left it at the bistro.
I mean, that's a shame.
I was really hoping
for the full experience, so...
-[smacks lips] Uh, yeah.
-[phone buzzing]
[Martin] That's...
Yeah. [chuckles]
Uh, sorry,
am I keeping you from something?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
It-- it's fine.
No-- Um, that's, uh...
that's Amy's dad trying to--
trying to contact her.
And I'm guessing
Amy's not too keen.
Uh, not at all. No.
I mean, like,
he was barely at home,
and when he was, he was, uh...
loud.
When, uh, me and my sister
met our biological parents...
our dad was, uh...
an interesting man.
He had had a very hard life
and, uh...
I suppose...
once I grew up, I understood,
but him and my sister,
they never really saw
eye to eye.
And would she--
did she get over it eventually?
In her own way, yeah.
I mean-- [sighs]
I don't know if Steven
deserves a second chance,
but, um,
but it's really
important for Amy
to have a relationship
with her father
and I just feel like
if I don't do it now,
then it's just going to be
late-- too late forever.
You know?
It must be difficult.
Hmm. Yeah.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm drowning in an ocean.
No lifejacket.
Well, if you ever need a buoy...
[groans]
I am not normally like this,
I promise.
I hope that's not true.
[oven beeping]
Oh, shoot.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Oh.
Um...
That looks delicious.
[sniffles]
[smacks lips]
[both laughing]
-Smells great.
-Smells burnt.
You get used to it.
[whimsical music playing]
[grunts]
I couldn't have pizza with you.
-[Robin] Oh, no.
-No.
[Robin chuckles]
-[Martin] Ay, hey!
-[Robin] Oh, no!
Gladiator, did I not eat him?
Oh, it's that dino.
Yes, I know who ate him.
That's me. [exclaims]
To pass myself around.
[Martin exclaims]
It's a good looking
human finger.
-Thank you, thank you. [laughs]
-[Martin exclaims]
Dad, can we watch
a Christmas film?
-Uh, it's pretty late.
-[Brian] Please, Dad.
I really want to show Amy
A Miracle on Victoria Close.
Robin's got to drive home, so--
Please, I've never wanted
anything more.
Never wanted anything more?
Please, Dad, please!
If it's what you really want--
-Please.
-Please.
[film playing in background]
[man 1] We're not gonna
make it off the ground
because of a little
bit of snow?
We're not even
supposed to be here.
[man 2] Sir, calm down.
[man 1]
Don't tell me to calm down.
I've got a little girl
halfway across the world,
and all she wants for Christmas
is to see her old man.
I mean, for crying out loud,
can't a guy catch a break
for once in his busy life?
He usually makes it
past the opening theme song.
[laughs]
I wish I could say
the same thing about Amy.
[both chuckling]
Okay, so now
they're both asleep...
I can finally ask.
Uh, ask what?
-[Martin clears throat]
-Do you drink gravy?
Sorry, what?
Do you and Brian drink gravy?
[chuckles]
Uh, um,
I feel like
an outright no would be a lie,
but I can say
I've never willingly
drunk gravy. [laughs]
-That's good to know.
-Hmm.
So what,
is it like a prank or something?
I don't know. You tell me.
You don't know what it is?
I have no idea.
I don't know
why it keeps happening.
Come on. Really?
I don't know why he does it.
I mean, he's a smart kid,
he can read.
This just shouldn't
keep happening. [laughs]
But the first time he did it,
he was so happy with himself
that he had made me coffee.
I didn't have the heart
to correct him.
And then it happened again,
and again,
and again, and again.
-[Martin laughs]
-I get that. [chuckles]
That's really sweet,
he's looking out
for you like that.
Yeah.
Yeah, he's been great.
Especially now it's just
the two of us on the farm.
[heartfelt music playing]
I'm sorry.
Yeah, it's, uh...
Adopting him
was the best decision
me and Tanya
ever made. [chuckles]
We got so excited, we, uh...
made plans,
we bought a bunk bed.
But, um...
yeah, things don't
necessarily go to plan.
I can't even imagine.
But, um,
Christmas is the hardest time.
Yeah.
But it does get easier.
Not that
I'm in the same situation
with you at all, I'm just...
No, I-- I get it.
I get it.
It's tough no matter
the circumstances, right?
Mm.
Is, um...
is this your first Christmas,
just the two of you?
Third. Third.
But, um,
yeah, it's got easier.
I definitely feel
a lot more, um,
like, prepared.
-That's a relief.
-Yeah.
Sometimes I don't know
how I've managed
to make it this far.
Well, it looks like
you're doing
a pretty good job to me.
[both chuckling]
Well, pretty easy
to do with him at the helm.
And no offense,
but kinda feels like
Amy's running the show
over there, too, so...
No, you're totally right.
[both laughing]
I honestly don't know where
she gets her confidence from.
Like, certainly not me.
Like, she says, "Jump,"
I say, "How high?"
So... [groans]
Yeah?
So it was, uh, her idea
to break in here after hours.
Okay, no. That was my idea.
But that was the most worried
I'd ever seen Amy.
And, you know,
I couldn't let her down
this close to Christmas.
So, you know,
I wasn't taking no
for an answer.
Uh, no, I got that
all right. Don't worry.
[both laughing]
Yeah.
But anyway,
I better get this one home
before she gets too comfy.
Uh, yeah.
She looks really cute now,
but wait until she gets
out there for an hour.
Yeah.
She's a challenge.
But...
thank you
for everything, Martin.
But this has been
one of the best days
we've had in a long time.
-[Martin chuckles]
-Yeah.
And, um,
Amy's finally made a friend,
which she, uh...
which she really needed.
Brian, too.
Okay.
[Robin clears throat]
Uh, let me help you
out to the car.
Oh, no, it's okay.
Amy falls asleep all the time.
I'm used to this, so. [laughs]
-Okay.
-Okay.
Okay, come on.
[Robin groans]
Bye, Brian.
Thank you, Martin.
[joyful music playing]
[door clicks closed]
[wind howling]
[rooster crowing]
[Martin] Brian? [grunts]
Okay... Brian?
Oh...
Brian?
[sighs]
[whimsical music playing]
More tinsel.
[laughs]
[goats bleating]
[Martin] There you go, lads.
And ladies, of course.
Let's not forget the ladies.
And itty-bitty,
bitty little ones.
Don't worry,
you'll get your turn.
For you, sir.
Some for you, sir.
Per chance, an appetizer?
Oh.
[Martin singing]
Mm.
-You ready for the big day?
-I was born ready.
-That you were.
-[Amy chuckles]
Okay, come on, Rudolph.
Come for your feed.
Mm. Mm-hmm.
[phone buzzing]
No! Please don't.
Are you sure
you just don't want to say hi?
Okay, sweetie.
I won't force you to do anything
you don't want to do.
Good.
Eat up.
Hi, Dad.
Hi, Briceratops.
[Martin laughs]
-How was school?
-Great.
I've been excited
for the play all day.
Oh. Good.
[chicken clucking]
Dad, what have you done?
[whimsical music playing]
[engine rumbling]
[Martin] Oh, no.
I didn't think
this through, did I?
Why did you
leave me unsupervised?
You know what?
I think it's great.
She loves the theater.
-Reckon we can bring her in?
-[Martin chuckles]
Don't think we can, mate.
We didn't get her
a ticket, did we?
[sighs] Shut up, Dad.
It'll be fine.
No.
No, we cannot take a hen
into a children's play.
[kids chattering]
Okay, Bri, the--
I'll sort this out.
Okay.
[heartfelt music playing]
Good evening...
um...
Collette. [chuckles]
Okay, so., um-- [clears throat]
This is, uh--
this is Mrs. Lay.
Uh, Milky Lay,
like the galaxy.
She is a hen.
[Martin laughs] A hen.
Um, but, uh,
it's pretty clear that
Mrs. Lay would like to see,
uh, the-- the-- the baby Jesus.
And I was wondering
if you could--
you could make that happen.
Okay. Um, yeah.
Oh.
Lovely to meet you, Collette.
Yeah, we--
[slurping]
[door shuts closed]
What type of person
doesn't let a hen
experience theater
at Christmas?
[Martin sighs]
And you're sure
she can't get out?
I'd hate to tell Amy
her chicken's dead
after the play.
Mm.
Hmm.
Well, assuming she doesn't
grow opposable thumbs,
or learn how to fly,
I think we might be okay.
[audience chattering]
[Martin] Uh, sorry.
Hey. We're here.
Oh, you made it.
I thought-- I was getting
a bit worried
for a second. [chuckles]
Oh, we wouldn't miss it,
would we?
-Oh, it's--
-Dad.
-Yeah?
-I need to go to the bathroom.
Uh, you went before three times.
I need to go again.
I had a little bit of juice.
Okay, cool.
Um, just be quick
and, uh, don't take too long.
Yeah, yeah.
Oh, is everything okay?
Oh, yeah, fine.
Um, yeah, kids, juice.
-Oh.
-Yeah.
[jazz music plays]
[teacher] Right. Now,
that is enough, you two.
Okay? I have worked too--
we have worked too hard on this
to just throw it all away now.
Okay?
You're my stars, all right?
You're my stars.
So can you just be
my shiny little stars
and get on?
Well, tell Tim to stop having
stupid ideas, then.
I was destined to play Rudolph.
[sighs] Well, Amy's the only one
who fits in the costume.
I can't work
in these conditions.
Tim, there are no small roles.
Only small actors.
That is it.
Really, Amy?
The truth hurts.
Real mature.
Where is that boy?
Oh, don't worry,
we still got plenty of time.
-Hmm.
-All right.
Hi, bud.
You brought her, did you?
No.
Okay.
Oh.
Are you excited
for the show, Brian?
Oh, uh, yeah.
Amy's been telling me
all about Rudolph
and how he helped Jesus be born.
Hmm.
What are they teaching
our kids at this school?
I think it's an attempt
to be non-denominational,
but I'm pretty sure
that word got lost
along the way somewhere.
-Yeah.
-[Martin] Hmm.
Oh, it's starting.
It's starting.
[Martin] Huh.
[atmospheric string music plays]
Whoa. Where are we to go?
It is dark
and I know not the way.
Hark, before us.
I see a light.
A sign from the heavens,
that star.
-We are--
-We are the three wise men.
-Caspiar.
-Melchior.
Balthazar.
We have learned
of the birth of a new king.
And we have
traveled to this place...
By the heav--
by the heavenly star.
They really broke
the budget on this one.
I heard Spielberg is attached.
-[Robin chuckles]
-[chicken clucking]
-What's that noise?
-[Brian clears throat]
[kids imitating sheep bleating]
Star, take Rudolph's light
and guide the wise men to the...
baby Jesus.
[kids imitating sheep bleating]
Amy's part is coming up.
[Caspiar]
Hark, the light from the star.
It fades.
What are we to do?
Shall we lose sight
of this holy beacon?
[Rudolph] Did someone say bacon?
Wait, I mean beacon?
Hark, who goes there?
Hi, I'm Rudolph.
I'm one of Santa's reindeers.
Who is this Santa you speak of?
You'll find out soon enough.
She's great.
Isn't she?
The material's a bit iffy.
Well... uh...
["Make It Raindeer"
by Alastair Garner plays]
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
It's the reindeer crew,
It's the reindeer crew
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
He's coming to your house,
wish it could be every day
'Cause every time he come
around he makin'
it rein, yeah
He got them gifts,
he got 'em for you
Made with love
by his little toy crew
And if you don't believe,
better change your ways
'Cause when this man's
in town he's gonna slay
Go knock to the bowl,
this boy's on a roll
You know
you gonna hear him say
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho
I make it reindeer
(Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Ho, ho, ho, yeah
You know, I make
it reindeer
It's the reindeer calling
Ho, ho, ho
-[music stops]
-[cheering and applause]
What's up, Brian?
It's Ms. Lay.
-What about her?
-She got out.
What? Out of the car?
Oh, me jacket.
What-- what do you mean
your jacket?
I've brought Mrs. Lay in
to follow the play.
You've brought Mrs. Lay
in your jacket?
Okay, okay.
This is fine. This is fine.
It's fine-- this is fine, right?
This is fine.
This is not fine at all.
This is not fine at all.
-[Martin groans]
-Is everything okay?
-Ja.
-Yeah.
[clears throat]
Ich bin ein super gut.
-Okay.
-Yeah. Yeah.
-Yes.
-Fine.
[choral music plays]
-Okay. Uh, okay.
-[small cluck]
Where is she now?
[Mrs. Lay clucking]
Oh. Oh, God.
Oh, God. [clears throat]
Oh, God.
-Oh.
-Is that Mrs. Lay?
That-- that could be any hen.
Any hen.
There's seven million in the UK.
It could be any hen.
Mrs. Lay?
Hark, the crib animals
have came alive.
It's a Christmas miracle.
[clucks loudly]
[kids screaming]
[chaotic music plays]
This is serious!
[inaudible conversation]
[mouthing]
Come here, okay?
Come to Mama, Milky.
Come to Mama.
Oh, hi, Martin.
Hi, Amy. Um, great play.
Uh, it's just--
uh, going to take Mrs. Lay
and go back.
[Martin grunts]
Oh!
Clearly she has favorites.
Sorry, everyone.
As you were.
I really need to
re-read the Bible.
[chaotic music plays]
Chasin' all the chicken
-Okay.
-That was amazing.
Thanks. I know.
Mrs. Lay was pretty good too.
Thanks for sneaking her in.
Well, you told us
that she likes to play,
so I couldn't let her miss it.
-Some Sunday, huh?
-Yeah.
It's quite some--
I don't think
she's going to let us...
let us in again.
So...
-It's all right.
-Yeah.
It's all right. Okay.
I guess.
-Sorry.
-That's...
So, on a scale of zero to 100,
how embarrassed
are you right now?
Well...
to be fair, mmm, pretty high.
Pretty high. Um...
yeah, I just hope no one from,
uh, from-- from PETA.
Pe-- do you say
Peetuh or Petta?
Oh, Petta.
Not gonna say it.
I hope no one from PETA
was in there to see that.
Yeah.
So-- so, uh, you know
how you were saying to me
that, um, you owe me
because, uh...
I guess destroying your
daughter's play
kind of makes us even.
Destroying? Are you kidding?
Amy loved that.
And if anything, I think
I owe you once more again.
Oh, that's, uh--
I don't know about all that.
-Uh...
-No, I do.
Um, how about I get you dinner
sometime this week?
Uh...
-I...
-I...
I, um...
[laughs nervously]
I-- I-- I'm sorry.
I d-- I don't know why
I-- I asked that.
I just--
I don't even know you that long.
So...
-No.
-Yeah.
No, no, it's...
Dinner with-- with...
you, just the two of us, um...
sounds delightful.
Um...
it's just that...
it might be a bit much for him.
That is
completely understandable.
I...
Can't we just forget
I said anything?
You know, honestly, I don't even
like you that much anyway, so...
Well, fantastic. Amazing.
I mean, I get-- well,
I-- I-- I am a mess.
I, yeah-- same. Same.
Anyway, um...
[chuckles nervously]
Yeah, okay, so I better--
I better get Mrs. Lay home,
before she forgets
what it looks like forever.
Yeah, yeah, that's--
that's probably for the best.
Yes, yes, for the best.
F-- for the best.
The best. Hmm.
Okay, um...
-Yeah.
-Yeah, okay.
And I'll just...
Hey, sweetie?
Hey, sweetie, we shouldn't be
here. Okay, go, um...
Where am I taking you?
Um, we're going to that--
-Martin?
-Yes?
Um, I wanted to give you this.
Uh, yeah.
Thank you for this.
It's... amazing.
It's-- um...
Uh, okay, sweetie. Come on.
Good seeing you, Brian. It's--
Bye-bye. Come on.
Let's get you home.
Get you out of this outfit.
Wasn't that great?
It was amazing. Very memorable.
Wasn't it so kind of Martin
and Brian to bring Lay?
She's a star.
She belongs on stage.
She sure does.
Can we see Brian
and the animals again soon?
Maybe.
We should go.
[indistinct chatter]
[Martin] Right.
[Martin] And knock.
[indistinct chatter]
-Hey!
-Brian!
Oh, my lovely boy.
What have you got there?
I've got your favorite.
-Milli Vanilli.
-[Kevin] Oh!
Wow! Oh, thank you very much.
Oh. My favorite.
We've got you a couple of bits.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
We didn't get you anything.
See, when I get this old, Brian,
my jokes will be just as bad.
Hey, little fella.
How you doing?
I'm all right, good old fella.
[both laugh]
-Come in.
-Listen,
I've got some, uh, brand-new
dinosaur facts for you.
Come on.
You'd better listen to him, too.
He's the same age
as the dinosaurs.
[indistinct chatter]
[Kevin] Go on.
So, yeah, um, we're quiet now,
but, uh...
we're expecting, uh,
this Christmas-January rush.
Calm before the storm, eh?
[chuckles] Yes, very much.
Uh, a welcome calm
before the storm.
I can imagine.
-How's Brian doing?
-Uh...
Yeah, he's good. Yeah.
I mean, he's looking after me
at the moment, but...
Hmm. He's--
he's a great little lad.
-Yeah.
-You know,
adopting him was the best thing
you could have ever done.
It really was. It really was.
And, Martin, how are you doing?
I'm-- I'm good. I'm good.
Christmas is, uh, tough,
but I don't need to
tell you that.
Yeah, it isn't easy
for any of us.
But me and Kev,
we really appreciate you
keeping us in your life.
Wouldn't have it
any other way.
Yeah, you guys have been
parents to me
as much as my actual parents.
You're an angel, Martin.
Never forget that.
Now, have you thought about
having Christmas
outside the house?
It's just that...
Brian loves our traditions,
you know.
I don't know if he's ready.
And...
the kid
has put tinsel everywhere.
Literally everywhere.
[laughs]
Just like his mum, then.
Just like his mum.
Brian's been telling me about,
uh, Amy and Robin, is it?
Uh, was he, now?
Who's Amy and Robin?
Just-- just some customers
that we had,
uh, that had a-- a sick hen.
Uh-- uh, yeah,
just some customers.
And do you always go to plays
with your customers?
Uh, no, but, uh, you know,
they wanted to say thank you,
and I obliged.
You know, do you-- do your
customers not thank you
just, you know,
by paying the bills?
That was very nice of them.
And, uh, Robin...
is she nice?
Uh, yeah, she's...
nice.
Oh, so she's, uh, nice, is she?
Well, she sounds lovely.
Do you think you'll be
seeing her again?
Um, I don't know.
Um...
-I don't know.
-[Miriam] Do you want to?
Would you like to
really see her again?
Yeah.
I don't know if I can.
Oh.
Is it a bit too much
at the minute?
You know, Martin...
our lovely, lovely Tanya...
you know, she was--
she was a lovely soul as well.
And you know as well as I do
she'd want nothing
but happiness for you and Brian.
Well, what do you think
Brian would want?
I-- I don't know.
I think you do.
You know,
he's been talking about
nothing else
but Amy and that Robin.
You know,
more than any dinosaurs today.
I think...
she's great, but...
I don't even know her.
-[Kevin sighs]
-[Martin] Hang on.
Well, you know,
that's the beauty of strangers.
You get to know them.
Are you guys
talking about Robin?
Dad keeps on making
really bad jokes around her.
Oh, God.
-[Miriam] Oh.
-That's right.
Hey-- Oh, hey,
that-- that reminds us.
Um, did you hear about
the farmer that won that award?
Huh?
Huh? Right, he was outstanding
in his field.
-[Martin] Oh.
-Oh, Kev.
I don't get it.
It's-- don't worry.
Um, and on that terrible note,
uh, I think it's time, uh,
we best be off, eh?
[Kevin] Right.
Thank you very much for the pie.
Any time.
Hey, Briceratops, I think
there's a Kevinosaurus Rex
on the loose!
[Kevin roaring]
Now listen, Martin,
don't you ever
apologize for being happy.
Especially not to us.
[Martin chuckles] Oh.
[Miriam] Oh, Kevin.
Oh, come on, then.
-Group hug.
-[Miriam] Group hug.
-[Miriam] Oh.
-[Martin] Oh.
Right.
All right, I'll text you
when I get in, yeah?
-Safe journey.
-Yeah, take it easy.
[Miriam] Bye. Bye, Brian.
-[Brian] Bye.
-Bye.
Bye, love.
Oh.
[chickens clucking]
Aunt Margaret did what
at Thanksgiving?
[woman over phone]
On all of the tables.
Why didn't you
tell me that before?
[woman] I've been saving it
for you.
Oh, she's crazy.
[woman] Well, that's
your Aunt Margaret.
And did you make
your nice pumpkin pie?
[woman] Uh-huh, and some of that
-favorite ice cream of yours.
-[knocking on door]
Oh, um, someone's
at the door, Mum.
-Can I give you a call back?
-[Robin's Mum] Yeah, sure.
Okay, I'll speak to you soon.
[Robin's Mum]
Okay, love you, baby. Bye.
Who is it?
-[Steven] Rob, it's me.
-Steven?
What are you doing here?
No, you cannot just show up
here like this.
No, I know. I know.
I just-- I knew
you wouldn't want me to come.
It's not me
who doesn't want you here.
Well, it's
nearly Christmas, Rob.
-I've got presents.
-Presents?
It's a bit late for presents.
You call up
looking for Amy two months ago
after not seeing
her for over a year,
and you think
that is going to be
a big fat band-aid
over everything?
-It's not like that.
-Then what is it like?
She's my daughter, Rob.
Now you realize.
No, you cannot come here
with presents
and expect to buy back
all the time that you missed.
She is not ready for that.
I'm not trying to
buy back anything.
I want to be in her new life.
Well, she deserves better
than to be ignored, Steven.
Well--
well, I want to spend
the rest of my life
making up for that.
She has spent most of her life
without you.
-You are a stranger.
-I know, Rob.
I-- I-- I can do better.
Ju-- please just give me
one more chance
to prove it to her.
[delicate plucked music]
Look...
I want you to be in her life.
But it has to be on her terms.
Of course. Always.
-Okay.
-[car engine revving]
I will speak to her
about you seeing her tomorrow,
but I am making
no promises, okay?
Thank you, Rob, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
[heartfelt music plays]
Then I didn't want to
settle down
Till I saw your eyes
through mine
That you can be anything
But you want to be
mine tonight
So, if this is love,
then let it grow
We can just dance
and take it slow
We don't have to run
through the red light
But you never know,
we could and we just might
So, if this is not love
Then it's gonna be
love tonight
[music fades]
[groans] Um, come in.
All right, Briceratops.
How you doing?
Good. Just putting
decorations everywhere.
Yeah. [chuckles nervously]
What are you doing?
You look
like you've been sneezing.
No.
Uh... [sniffles]
Nah.
You're not allergic to tinsel,
are you?
[laughs] Of course not, no.
But if I was, I'd...
be in big trouble,
wouldn't I?
What's that?
It's, uh...
It's just tidying up.
Do you miss Mum?
I miss Mum.
Of course I miss her.
I miss her every day.
But...
I'm lucky
I've got you, aren't I?
You're strong enough
for the both of us.
Like a T-Rex.
Does this photo make you sad?
Sometimes.
But usually happy.
Happy?
Yeah.
You know how dinosaurs
aren't around anymore?
But when we play with your toys
or watch your dino films,
we can imagine what it'd be like
if they were around.
Yeah.
That's what
this feels like for me.
And when you...
put up all your tinsel
and all your decorations...
it's like part of her is
still here with us.
I've never really
thought about it like that.
I'll always be happy as long
as we have each other, okay?
Me too.
Good.
I like having Amy around too.
Do you like having Robin around?
[chuckles] Yeah.
But...
I'm not sure
Robin feels the same.
Oh.
But do you know
who will always be around?
Who?
-The Dadoraptor!
-No!
[Martin roaring]
[clucking]
You know Brian said
they have feathers in real life.
Hmm.
I mean, he would look a lot less
scary with a peacock's tail.
[Robin chuckles]
Can we visit Brian soon?
[man over TV] What part of that
is slow to you?
Uh, yeah.
Maybe.
But, um... [clears throat]
...Christmas is a busy time,
so it might be a while
before we can see them.
How long's a while?
[man over TV] ...finds a way.
I don't know, sweetie.
But I thought you loved
hanging out with those guys.
I do. They're great.
Um, it's just things
can be complicated.
What's complicated?
Well, things
aren't that easy all the time.
Like, things
just get in the way.
What gets in the way?
Well, we've only just met them.
And we've been
there loads this week.
I don't want to bother them.
How are we bothering them?
Can we just
finish this film, please?
Okay.
[indistinct speaking over TV]
Can we see them tomorrow?
That's loads of time.
-Amy!
-What?
I thought you loved
hanging out with Martin.
You always laugh at
his bad jokes.
And they're really bad.
Come on, now.
He can be pretty funny.
You only think that
because you fancy him.
What?
Where's this coming from?
You want to kiss him.
He's your boyfriend.
I do not.
Okay.
Well, maybe a little bit, okay?
But...
I don't think he feels the same.
Oh. Here. [laughs]
[heartfelt music plays]
[clucking]
[jazz music plays]
[phone buzzing]
Hi, this is Greenfield's.
My dad's at
the bathroom right now.
Can I pass on a message?
[whispering] Brian, it's me.
Amy, what are you doing?
I'm ending this silliness
once and for all.
By the end of the day,
our parents will be
best friends again.
Now listen closely.
-Dad, Dad, Dad!
-Wait, what is it?
It's Miss Lay.
She's throwing up blood.
What? Are you sure?
Yeah, Dad. We need to go now.
[mumbles] Why don't you get
Robin to drive her here?
She's fallen over
and hurt her leg.
-Are you sure?
-Yeah, Dad.
-Okay, okay, coming.
-Let's go!
Okay, okay. Come on, let's go.
Amy, Robin.
It's Martin and Brian.
Martin? What?
We're here for Mrs. Lay.
-What?
-Amy rang.
She said...
your-- your leg... Um...
What about my leg?
Well, I thought...
But she-- but she said--
What-- what did Amy say?
Amy said, surprise!
She's so much better.
Wait, what was wrong with her?
You don't need
to worry about that.
Just a little mix-up
with some red crayons.
The blood.
I am so sorry, Martin.
I do not know
what she was thinking.
It's okay.
So, now that you're here,
you may as well stay.
Nice try, Amy.
Um, I wish things
were always that simple.
But, uh...
But sometimes they're not.
Have a nice Christmas.
Yeah. You too.
[Martin humming]
Dad! We haven't put out the
cookies and the hot chocolate.
Hey, relax.
I've already done it.
Taken care of.
But, Dad, did you put out
real hot chocolate or...
Or...
Or gravy?
Wha-- what?
What, you mean you knew?
Well, of course I knew.
But...
[chuckles] b-- but why?
Well, you were really sad
and I thought I'd prank you
to make you happy,
but you just really liked it.
[laughs]
So all this time,
I could have been having
actual hot chocolate
and actual coffee?
[Martin chuckles]
Serves me right
for being too nice, huh?
Listen, Briceratops...
I'm sorry things have got
so complicated with Amy.
They don't have to be.
I know, but...
it's just that Christmas is
a really important time for us.
Our traditions, our decorations,
the hot chocolate,
the gravy. [chuckles]
I just don't want
any of that to change, yeah?
Good.
But I think adding
some new nice stuff
would be good for us and you.
What do you mean?
I haven't seen you as happy
as you are with Robin
in a long time.
I just want you
to have that everyday.
[laughs]
So what should I do?
Go to her, Dad.
[chuckles]
You are ten years old.
How are you this wise?
I had the best role model.
[Martin chuckles]
[both imitate explosion booming]
I'm sorry, Mum.
It's okay.
You had the best intentions.
But, um... [clicks tongue]
...some things
just aren't meant to be.
Life's too short to not chase
the things you love.
When did you get so grown up?
-I'm ahead of my time.
-Yeah, you sure are.
Anyway, Mum, I heard that
50% of marriage ends in divorce,
and you've already had one,
so you'll be fine.
Okay, I really need to restrict
your internet access.
[Robin laughs]
Okay.
Okay?
Okay.
Yeah, I'll do it.
Yeah.
Yeah. Uh...
[laughs] ...okay.
[knocking on door]
[sighs]
-Hi.
-Martin.
-Um...
-I...
Robin, I have
something to tell you.
You terrify me.
Not like that. Um...
For so long I saw the future
as Brian's and Brian's only.
But since I met you...
I see a future for me,
for-- for us.
And that's why you terrify me.
You give me something to lose.
I know this is new for us.
I think we could use
something new.
I want something new.
Yeah.
[Martin laughs]
[Martin and Robin laugh]
Thank you...
for finding the missing piece
that I didn't know I'd lost.
[radio DJ] Good morning,
and a Merry Christmas
to you all.
Now, to get
your day started right,
here is our festive number one.
["Favourite Thing This
Christmas" by Alastair Garner]
Pines had fallen
from the family tree
A storm in a snow globe
made it hard to see
Glad tidings you bring
[Martin] [indistinct]
[Martin roars]
Dadosurus Rex!
[Martin roaring]
[goats bleating]
[Martin] [indistinct]
Hey!
Oh, look.
[indistinct]
[Martin groans]
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
This Christmas
[laughing]
[Robin]
What-- what is she doing?
[Martin groans]
-Oh, a cool jumper, Bri.
-Thanks.
Me Mum made it.
Well, it's beautiful.
We'll watch them go up,
shine bright like a star
Like traveling kings, oh,
we've come so far
And I'll never let you go
I just need you to know
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You'll make everything...
[knocking on door]
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
[Robin mouths and clicks tongue]
This Christmas
Oh, hello.
Can I help you?
I think you've got this
mixed up, friend.
Uh, you knocked on my door.
Oh, what,
you think this is funny?
I'm leaning
more towards confusing.
-[Steve] Hmm.
-Steve.
[indistinct]
What are you doing here?
-I followed you here.
-You followed me?
Yeah, I wanted to
give Amy a present, but...
clearly you're busy.
Oh, you have no right.
Uh, still confused
over here, guys.
Uh...
what's going on?
This is Steven.
Amy's father.
Oh. Uh...
Hi, nice to meet you.
Yeah, I bet it is.
What are you?
Lawyer? Doctor?
Uh, I suppose, uh...
animal doctor.
Mm-hmm. Right.
I bet you've heard all about
Amy's deadbeat dad, am I right?
Not really.
Oh.
Can we have a word?
This is actually
between Robin and I.
Man to man.
Look, um, I'm just here to help.
I know what losing
a parent does to a child,
and I would never want that
for Amy.
I get it.
We can't undo the past
or be certain of the future.
I'm not here to judge,
but you know
what really matters?
What?
You need a bit of empathy.
You need to want a relationship
with Amy for her,
not for you.
And if you give her the time
and space she needs...
she'll come round.
Give this to Amy, will you?
You don't have to say
it's from me.
Um, I-- I--
I know she'll love it.
Thank you.
I'll make sure she gets it.
Merry Christmas, Steven.
Merry Christmas.
The past is mounting
like the January snow
I'm planting seeds,
so my tree will grow
All right.
Has anyone told you
you're incredible?
Like traveling kings...
Just a donkey.
I'll never let you go
[Martin] It's the dino crew!
Stanzas!
I just need you to know
-So, Amy?
-Yeah?
Why don't you...
open this present?
More than the trees
and the toys
Yeah, you...
"Every reindeer needs a Santa."
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
Oh, it's a little
Santa hat for Mrs. Lay.
Oh, I love it, I love it!
I know family
can be complicated and...
no one can...
tell you how
you should feel, but...
I think your dad
would really love it
if you gave him a call.
Okay, Martin.
Mum, can I have your phone?
Yes, yes you can.
For the girls and the boys
[indistinct]
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
[Amy] Christmas
is like a box of chocolates.
You never know
what you're gonna get.
This year Santa
got me a new best friend
and a person
to make my mum smile.
Thank you, Santa.
Oh, and Mrs. Lay loves
her new Christmas hat.
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
It's the reindeer crew,
it's the reindeer crew
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
He's coming to your house,
wish it could be every day
'Cause every time
he come around
He makin' it rein, yeah
He got them gifts,
he got them for you
Made with love
by his little toy crew
And if you don't believe,
better change your ways
'Cause when this man's
in town he's gonna slay
Go knock to the bowl,
this boy's on a roll
You know
you're gonna hear him say
I make it reindeer
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
Ho, ho, ho,
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho,
I make it reindeer
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Ho, ho, ho, yeah
You know I make it reindeer
It's the reindeer crew
Ho, ho, ho
[fire crackling]
[bells jingling]
[Robin] Christmas,
what a wonderful time of year.
The weather may be frightful,
but there is a magic
that surrounds us all.
During this festive time,
I find that folk are merry,
evenings are, oh, so cozy,
and the twinkle of Kris Kringle
shines through
the darkest of nights.
It isn't just the robins
that thrive in this period.
You can hear the chirping
of love, both new and old,
singing through
the neighborhood.
Well, most people, that is.
Sometimes I feel like I was
just never destined for love,
but who knows.
Maybe this year
will be different.
[radio host] Well, thank you,
Caller 52.
Um, a little dark
at the end there,
but I think we can all relate
to a bit of that lovely poem.
Next up on Smudge FM
is Christmas number one,
my favorite gift.
["Favourite Thing
This Christmas"
by Friends Like These playing]
[Martin] It is that time
of year again.
It really is.
Hop-op-op-op-op.
Relax, I've got you.
You're okay.
Hop-op-op-op-op. Okay.
Life's gonna change
now you've come around
-And I'll never let you go
-Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Let's see.
[Martin humming, murmuring]
And I just need you to know
Okay.
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls
and the boys, yeah, you
All right, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
You ready for a little check-up?
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
-Okay.
-You're my favorite thing
Okay.
Let's move you a little bit.
Just a little turn. There we go.
There. There. Good.
Very good, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
Now I'll just hold you.
I've got you. Come on.
You're more than okay.
You're okay.
You're okay, Mrs. Eggadactyl.
There we go.
Nice and easy. Okay.
Now, let's start with
a little check-up of your feet.
Ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? There we go.
Three, two, one, and up.
Lovely.
Looking good. Okay.
Now, I'm going
to put you back down.
You're okay. You ready?
Three, two, one, go.
Mrs. Eggadactyl.
You're-- Hop-op-op.
You're okay. You're okay.
[Mrs. Eggadactyl clucking]
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys for the girls...
-Hey.
-[woman] Hey.
-There you go.
-Thank you.
-In the spirit of the season.
-Oh.
[both chuckling]
[door clicks closed]
[Christmas melody playing]
[goat bleating]
[horse snorting]
Great.
Now you're looking
handsome and seasonal.
[grunts] You all right, bud?
Eggie's all good.
Though I still think naming her
after a flying dinosaur
is a little unfair.
Do we have any more red tinsel?
Uh...
no.
Good to see you
getting into the season, bud,
but, um, you don't have
to put tinsel on everything.
Yes, I do.
Mum said that since
we don't get much snow up here,
we have to make up for it
and put tinsel everywhere.
[laughs] Yeah.
Well, she did always know best,
so I guess, uh,
we'd better get a move on,
if we're going to put
tinsel everywhere.
Come on. [grunts]
-Ready?
-Yes.
[groans in effort]
Can he do it? Come on.
Come on. [grunts]
You're so strong, big guy.
[exhales]
I know you're strong, but...
how fast are you?
Race to the house.
Nice arm, Briceratops.
Why, thank you, Martinsel.
[Martin laughs]
[somber music playing]
Here you go.
Some piping hot chocolate.
[laughs] Aw.
Oh. [exhales]
Ah. Very nice fit.
[gasps] I forgot
your gingerbread.
Oh. Is this the donkey's?
-Does it matter?
-[laughs]
Yeah.
Oh, wow. Wow.
[Martin groans softly]
Here's your gingerbread.
I think in here's
looking pretty good.
Yep.
Time to do the same
to the kitchen.
Oh, boy.
[sighs]
[music turns sour]
[grunts]
[sighs] Gravy.
Always gravy.
[heartfelt music playing]
What-- what are you making?
Angel.
Ah, looking good, Bri.
[Brian] Thanks.
Needs more eyes, though.
Ah.
It's good to see that
you're getting into the season,
but let's try and make Christmas
more merry than scary.
-Okay, bud?
-Yes.
[both laughing]
[knocking on door]
We're closed. Sorry.
[knocking on door]
[sighs] We're closed.
The hours are on the sign.
[suspenseful music playing]
[door knob rattling]
[door clicks open]
-[panting] She's dying.
-What? Who?
-She's dying.
-Who?
What...
-[gulping]
-It's Mrs. Lay.
Uh, nice to meet you,
Mrs. Lay.
I'm Martin Greene. Um--
Oh. Oh, no, no.
I'm-- it's-- it's-- I'm Robin.
Um, this is Mrs. Lay.
[Mrs. Lay clucking]
-Uh--
-[Robin sighs]
Sorry for barging in
on you like this.
Um, it's just--
it's an emergency.
It's Milky Lay. I...
W-- we're closed.
You-- you're going to have
to come back tomorrow.
[stutters] Please.
No, we-- we've tried everywhere.
And-- and look
how worried she is.
-I...
-[panting]
[sighs]
Please.
The galaxy needs you.
[heartfelt music playing]
[sighs]
[grunts] All right then.
Let's have a look at you, then.
Oh. Let's see you.
Oh, okay. Okay.
Think she will be okay for now,
so please,
can you come back
tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
when we're open?
Uh...
Dad, it's Christmas.
Um-- [clears throat]
[sighs] Robin, was it?
[sighs in relief]
Thank you.
Thank you.
Um, Brian,
uh, why don't you...
seat our guests?
Do you like hot chocolate?
Uh, oh, um...
[Martin] Um-- [whining]
[clears throat]
Sorry. Um-- [laughs]
I need my, uh, energy
if I'm going to do
a good job on Mrs. Lay.
Yeah.
Okay. Yeah. Okay.
[breathing heavily]
Okay. All right. Let's just
have a look at you.
Mrs.-- Mrs. Lay.
Okay. That looks okay.
[grunts] Okay. Let's see.
We'll see.
[birds chirping]
Amy.
It's good.
Needs more eyes, though.
Hmm. Yeah.
[door clicks open]
How is she?
She's going to be fine.
I gave her an antiparasitic.
Um, she'll be all right
as rain in the morning.
But I'd like to keep her
a couple of days
just to, uh, be extra safe.
Of course, yeah.
Thank you, Martin.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Um, did you get
your coop second hand?
Um, well,
yeah.
Yeah, um, I'd throw that out
if I was you.
That's how this usually happens.
Um, but luckily, I have the pots
for, um, a--
a new one you can have.
No, no, no. No, it's fine.
I don't need you--
uh-- you don't need
to do that at all.
I can-- I don't mean
you don't need to do that.
-I can--
-No, I insist. Really.
Uh, it'll keep you
out of my hair.
Uh, not that I want you
out of my hair.
Or in fact,
even have hair
for you to be out of.
Why am I talking about my hair?
I think--
I think I got what you meant.
It's-- it's fine.
[smacks lips]
Thank you. [laughs]
Is she alive? Did you eat her?
Uh, yes.
Uh...
Uh, no-- I--
no, I mean, um-- I mean,
she's going to be
absolutely fine.
Mrs. Lay is going to be
absolutely fine.
I was just saying
to your, uh, mum
that, uh, I'm going to keep her
for a couple of days
just so that
she doesn't get poorly again.
Thank you
for saving her, Martin.
Thank you. Thank you.
Dad, can Amy stay
to decorate the animals?
I am a bit of a visionary.
It's a little bit late.
Um, why doesn't Amy
come back tomorrow?
Oh, no. I don't know.
Um, I'm sure Martin
is busier than he lets off.
It's no problem, honestly.
Yeah, Mum. I'm a delight.
[chuckles]
You don't have
to do this, you know.
I do.
Um...
here's my business card.
Give me a call
when you're on your way
and I'll, uh, warn the animals.
Did your, um, printer
run out of ink, or...
Uh, I-- I couldn't find
the right design.
-Yeah. Uh...
-Oh.
-Okay.
-[Robin] I'll phone, okay?
Um, yeah.
Did you-- listen, um...
-Yeah. Um, yeah. Thank you.
-[Martin] Thank you.
And, um, thank you again
so much, Martin.
-[Martin chuckles]
-Come on, Mum.
[Robin] Okay, okay.
[chuckles] All right.
Lovely to meet you, Brian.
Bye, Robin. Bye, Amy.
See you tomorrow.
There you go. [groans softly]
So, you and Amy
seemed to hit it off.
She's great.
I'm happy to come back tomorrow.
Oh, yeah? Why's that?
Well, she's new in town
and hasn't got any friends yet.
-Everyone needs a friend.
-[Martin chuckles]
That they do.
My Briceratops.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks, Dad.
I'm proud of you, too.
Good night.
[somber music playing]
[rooster crowing]
["Favourite Thing
This Christmas"
by Friends Like These
playing loudly]
[panting]
More than the trees
and the toys
[sighing]
[groans]
You make everything
this Christmas
Got me tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
-[Robin chuckles]
-Morning, sleepyhead.
-Come dance with me.
-Uh, coffee. [chuckles]
You know,
I heard it's addictive.
Where are you getting
that information from?
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls
and the boys, yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
Yes! [laughs]
-Well done!
-I know.
Is that boy from school
still being a diva?
Who, Tim?
He just doesn't know talent
when he sees it.
I know he'll come around
when he gets
my standing ovation.
-How could he not?
-[Amy laughs]
Are you working today?
Yes, I have a drawing to finish,
but I'll be done by noon,
so I'll have
plenty of time to spend
with my favorite
little reindeer.
Rudolph?
No, Amy.
Don't tell me your favorite
is something stupid like Vixen.
Vixen?
What do you take me for?
You know, Mum, for a person
who draws animals for a living,
you're not very up to date
with your reindeers.
I will catch up
on my research immediately.
[phone buzzing]
So,
what does my second
favorite reindeer
want to do today?
Dasher?
Am I the only one
who sees the antlers?
Oh, come on, there must be
something you want to do today.
Aren't we going to see
Brian's animals?
-Oh, I don't know.
-Why?
I don't think Martin
actually wants us to come.
But he said.
I know, but...
sometimes adults say things
that they don't mean
to be polite.
So he's a liar?
Well, no, not exactly.
Great.
Best tell him
we'll be there after lunch.
You don't want Brian decorating
without my expertise.
[sighs]
I guess not.
Love you, Mum.
Okay. Hi, Martin.
Hi, Martin.
Hi, Martin. [chuckles]
Yeah, just hi. Hi. All right.
Hi.
[sighs]
[Martin] Hello,
this is the Greenefield's.
How can I help?
Hi, Martin. Uh, how are you?
[Martin] Uh, well--
Uh, I'm sorry, who is this?
Um, it's Robin,
um, from yesterday.
Uh, sorry, if-- if you're busy,
I can call back another day or--
[Martin] Oh, Robin!
Uh-- [clears throat]
It's good to hear from you.
-[Martin clears throat]
-It is?
No, I mean, um,
I mean, yeah, you too.
You too.
[Martin] Uh, let me guess,
Amy is pretty keen
to see the animals?
Yeah, yeah, she's, um--
she's-- she's quite,
um, persistent. [laughs]
Um, is it-- is it okay
if, uh, I pop-- I pop over,
say, one?
[Martin]
Yeah, that sounds great.
Great! Okay.
Thank you. [laughs]
[Martin] Oh, I'm sorry, um,
there's someone
on the other line.
-I'll see you later?
-Oh, yeah, yeah.
Um, okay, yeah,
I'll-- I'll see--
um, I'll see you later.
[Martin] All right. Bye.
Bye. Bye.
[grunts]
[ambient music playing]
[goats bleating]
[chicken clucking]
Mum, we're stopped.
You can let go of the wheel now.
Oh, yeah.
-Sorry. Um, shall we go?
-Yeah. Yeah.
Mum, you haven't moved.
Is this anxiety?
Wait, where did you learn that?
I was looking on YouTube
for asteroid [indistinct],
but got it wrong and watched
some really scary videos.
I am not an attentive mother.
So are you coming
or are you anxietied?
I'm coming.
Okay? I'm coming.
You say that.
Mum, we've been out here
for, like, seven hours.
-You're not nervous, are you?
-[Robin stutters]
They're nice friends, Mum.
Now, please, come on.
[knocking on door]
[Robin] Oh, that was quick.
You were outside
for, like, seven hours.
-It was pretty weird.
-Brian.
Not bad weird. Nice weird.
Amy, want to
come see the animals?
[Amy] That's why I'm here.
[joyful music playing]
Mum, look, it's Mrs. Lay.
She's up and talking
and making new friends.
Oh, wow! Look at her go!
Didn't Martin and Brian
do a great job?
Yeah, she's so much better.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You're very welcome, Amy.
And anytime
she's under the weather,
you can always
bring her back to us, right?
We'll bring her here
all the time.
Yeah, she can get
to know Eggadactyl.
Hmm.
Fan of dinosaurs,
are you, Brian?
I don't get it.
Eggadactyl, like pterodactyl,
you know?
The giant flying dinosaur.
But, um, chickens
are flightless, right?
-[Martin sighs]
-Okay.
Um, well, Brian,
Amy is pretty into space.
Isn't space
just another word for nothing?
You're in space right now.
Were dinosaurs in space?
[both] Space dinosaurs!
[Martin chuckles]
[Brian exclaiming]
I think we might be
at this a while, so--
-Yeah.
-Hmm.
Um, uno momento,
s'il vous plat.
[kids laughing]
So, uh, while you guys
thrash this out,
uh, Robin and I
are going to get a drink.
Is that okay?
Yes, of course,
but now is not the time, okay?
Yes, Mr. Martin, sir.
Now is not the time.
As expected.
Um, give me a shout
if you need anything, okay?
[Martin sighs]
I've spoken
to the people in charge
and, uh, we're good to go.
[Robin laughs]
They aren't going
to murder each other, are they?
[Martin] Nah.
No.
-No.
-Hm.
[goats bleating]
[ambient music playing]
[chicken clucking]
[Martin] Gotta get
the kettle...
So, how do you take your, uh...
[spoon clattering]
...uh, coffee? [laughs]
Um, Americano.
Oh. Uh, very adventurous.
Sorry, can you handle
making a drink that isn't tea?
[Martin laughs]
Touch. [laughs]
Uh, can I get you any snacks?
Coffee and snacks?
What did I do
to deserve this treatment?
I'm very, very keen
to show off
my terrible cooking skills.
Sorry, so...
a stay-at-home dad
who doesn't cook?
Yeah.
Lucky Mrs. Greene.
Uh, um...
Actually, uh, Mrs. Greene,
uh, Tanya, um...
passed away.
I am so sorry.
I just-- I know,
I saw the-- the ring and I...
[sighs]
I'm sorry
for your loss. That's--
Uh, thank you.
Um, we-- uh, we lost her,
um, over five years ago now.
Uh, yeah, but, uh,
completely innocent mistake
and, uh, yeah, nothing--
nothing to worry about.
Um, tell me about your, uh...
Oh, the-- uh, yeah, I--
well, I had a-- um,
but that ended, like,
a while back, so, yeah. [laughs]
Oh.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Mm. [laughs] Uh-huh.
Uh, I...
guess that makes us evens.
[laughs] Yeah.
I wonder if the conversation is
flowing as well out there, or--
Uh...
Aurora Bolealis.
Aurora Borealis.
Audible Boreas?
Aurora Borealis.
Also or?
Aurora.
Aurora.
Yeah, Aurora Borealis.
That's a made-up name.
All names are made up.
Whoa.
She'd never admit it,
but, um, she's very grateful.
Mm, Amy?
She thanked me,
like, 50 times outside.
-Yeah, for Mrs. Lay.
-Hmm.
I'm talking about for being
a friend to her so quickly.
We've been here
for, like, a month now, and...
Does Amy struggle,
or have trouble to make friends?
Oh, no, no,
not-- not struggle per se.
No, just, um,
some kids can find her
to be a little bit,
uh, like, loud.
But she has her drama club.
But I think they're having
some, um, creative differences.
Well, Brian's taken to her
like a house on fire.
It's nice to, you know,
as affectionate
about animals as he is.
Yeah. They're a good pair.
Right? Uh...
They are.
Uh, speaking of which,
we probably should,
uh, get out there, right?
Uh, yeah.
We-- we probably should.
[horse neighs]
So can you see them yet?
[Robin laughs]
Oh, yes, sweetie.
Okay. 'Kay?
And...
What am I looking-- [gasps]
Oh. [laughs]
Oh, my--
This is incredible, Martin.
Amy's never been so close
to a reindeer before.
[laughs] They're quite
something, aren't they?
Yeah.
Santa and his elves stopped by
to drop them off
just before the big day.
They are Santa's reindeers?
They sure are.
Whoa.
Uh, this reminds me
of your play.
-Play?
-Yeah.
It's the story of Christmas,
like in the Bible.
Oh, wow. Sounds serious.
-Who are you playing?
-Rudolph.
Oh.
Can we go, Dad?
Uh...
-Yeah.
-Sure. Uh, why not?
I mean, um, we could use
some culture around here, right?
[Brian chuckles]
So, how long
do you have them for?
Like, I would love
some up-close research
on the current project
I'm working on.
Yeah, unfortunately,
tonight is the last night.
Santa comes
to collect these in the morning.
That's a shame.
Why don't you guys
hang around for a bit?
I mean, I'm sure
Amy would appreciate it, right?
I'm gonna need a few hours.
-[Robin chuckles]
-She's gonna need a few hours.
Are you sure? No, no, no.
I really--
no, I really feel like
you have done enough
at this point.
[Martin] Seriously.
Um, mi casa e...
you casa.
Anyway, um, I'm gonna go
into town to get some bits.
I'll stop off
and get us some food.
Sounds great. I like meatloaf.
Amy!
No, honestly, it's-- it's fine.
I insist.
No, you really don't have
to do that, Martin.
-It, you know--
-It's fine.
Whilst I'm away,
B-Ri
will take care of you guys.
-Right, B-Ri?
-You got it.
Has anyone ever told you
you're too nice
for your own good?
All the time.
Look after them, B-Ri.
[chuckles]
[reindeers grunting]
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
[Martin] Uh, uh, meatbread.
What?
Meatbread. Meatbread.
Sorry, who is this?
Oh, uh, it's Martin.
Oh. [laughs] Hi, Martin.
Sorry, what did you say?
I've gone to every baker
in town,
and nowhere seems
to sell meatbread.
Sorry, meatbread?
Meatbread. Amy's favorite.
Oh, okay.
Okay, uh...
Insider secret.
If you whisper in the guy's ear
and ask for meatcake,
he saves it
for special customers.
Okay, well-- well,
I'm putting you on now.
On speaker. One second.
- Garon?
-Martin, no, no, no.
[Robin laughs]
Don't do that. I'm only joking.
Wait, were you going to--
were you going to ask him?
Well, yeah.
You're-- uh,
you're surprisingly convincing.
Um, you don't think, um--
you don't think
Amy would just, you know, be--
be, uh, okay
with-- with pizza.
Do you?
Uh, yes, she loves pizza, yeah.
Okay, that's good.
I can, uh--
I can get us some pizza
because everything
is going, uh, perfectly well.
[laughs] So, uh, yeah,
I guess I'll, um, see you soon.
Yeah, see you soon.
That you will. [chuckles] Bye.
What are you so happy about?
I am just happy
to see the reindeer.
-Me too.
-Me three.
[soft music playing]
[wind howling]
[door clicks open]
[all laughing]
Oh, my God.
[emphatic piano chords]
[grunts]
You guys had enough
of the reindeer?
Oh, we just came in.
Somebody says it's too snowy
just to sit outside.
[Martin laughs]
Did you get what you needed?
Yes, I did. Thank you.
-You want to see?
-Of course.
[Martin sighing]
Hm.
It's beautiful.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[clears throat]
Don't worry about us kids
starving over here.
Uh, right, of course. Um...
you guys go and play,
and I'll get started on dinner.
[fast-paced music playing]
Wah!
What, no chef hats?
[speaking with Italian accent]
I left it at the bistro.
I mean, that's a shame.
I was really hoping
for the full experience, so...
-[smacks lips] Uh, yeah.
-[phone buzzing]
[Martin] That's...
Yeah. [chuckles]
Uh, sorry,
am I keeping you from something?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
It-- it's fine.
No-- Um, that's, uh...
that's Amy's dad trying to--
trying to contact her.
And I'm guessing
Amy's not too keen.
Uh, not at all. No.
I mean, like,
he was barely at home,
and when he was, he was, uh...
loud.
When, uh, me and my sister
met our biological parents...
our dad was, uh...
an interesting man.
He had had a very hard life
and, uh...
I suppose...
once I grew up, I understood,
but him and my sister,
they never really saw
eye to eye.
And would she--
did she get over it eventually?
In her own way, yeah.
I mean-- [sighs]
I don't know if Steven
deserves a second chance,
but, um,
but it's really
important for Amy
to have a relationship
with her father
and I just feel like
if I don't do it now,
then it's just going to be
late-- too late forever.
You know?
It must be difficult.
Hmm. Yeah.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm drowning in an ocean.
No lifejacket.
Well, if you ever need a buoy...
[groans]
I am not normally like this,
I promise.
I hope that's not true.
[oven beeping]
Oh, shoot.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Oh.
Um...
That looks delicious.
[sniffles]
[smacks lips]
[both laughing]
-Smells great.
-Smells burnt.
You get used to it.
[whimsical music playing]
[grunts]
I couldn't have pizza with you.
-[Robin] Oh, no.
-No.
[Robin chuckles]
-[Martin] Ay, hey!
-[Robin] Oh, no!
Gladiator, did I not eat him?
Oh, it's that dino.
Yes, I know who ate him.
That's me. [exclaims]
To pass myself around.
[Martin exclaims]
It's a good looking
human finger.
-Thank you, thank you. [laughs]
-[Martin exclaims]
Dad, can we watch
a Christmas film?
-Uh, it's pretty late.
-[Brian] Please, Dad.
I really want to show Amy
A Miracle on Victoria Close.
Robin's got to drive home, so--
Please, I've never wanted
anything more.
Never wanted anything more?
Please, Dad, please!
If it's what you really want--
-Please.
-Please.
[film playing in background]
[man 1] We're not gonna
make it off the ground
because of a little
bit of snow?
We're not even
supposed to be here.
[man 2] Sir, calm down.
[man 1]
Don't tell me to calm down.
I've got a little girl
halfway across the world,
and all she wants for Christmas
is to see her old man.
I mean, for crying out loud,
can't a guy catch a break
for once in his busy life?
He usually makes it
past the opening theme song.
[laughs]
I wish I could say
the same thing about Amy.
[both chuckling]
Okay, so now
they're both asleep...
I can finally ask.
Uh, ask what?
-[Martin clears throat]
-Do you drink gravy?
Sorry, what?
Do you and Brian drink gravy?
[chuckles]
Uh, um,
I feel like
an outright no would be a lie,
but I can say
I've never willingly
drunk gravy. [laughs]
-That's good to know.
-Hmm.
So what,
is it like a prank or something?
I don't know. You tell me.
You don't know what it is?
I have no idea.
I don't know
why it keeps happening.
Come on. Really?
I don't know why he does it.
I mean, he's a smart kid,
he can read.
This just shouldn't
keep happening. [laughs]
But the first time he did it,
he was so happy with himself
that he had made me coffee.
I didn't have the heart
to correct him.
And then it happened again,
and again,
and again, and again.
-[Martin laughs]
-I get that. [chuckles]
That's really sweet,
he's looking out
for you like that.
Yeah.
Yeah, he's been great.
Especially now it's just
the two of us on the farm.
[heartfelt music playing]
I'm sorry.
Yeah, it's, uh...
Adopting him
was the best decision
me and Tanya
ever made. [chuckles]
We got so excited, we, uh...
made plans,
we bought a bunk bed.
But, um...
yeah, things don't
necessarily go to plan.
I can't even imagine.
But, um,
Christmas is the hardest time.
Yeah.
But it does get easier.
Not that
I'm in the same situation
with you at all, I'm just...
No, I-- I get it.
I get it.
It's tough no matter
the circumstances, right?
Mm.
Is, um...
is this your first Christmas,
just the two of you?
Third. Third.
But, um,
yeah, it's got easier.
I definitely feel
a lot more, um,
like, prepared.
-That's a relief.
-Yeah.
Sometimes I don't know
how I've managed
to make it this far.
Well, it looks like
you're doing
a pretty good job to me.
[both chuckling]
Well, pretty easy
to do with him at the helm.
And no offense,
but kinda feels like
Amy's running the show
over there, too, so...
No, you're totally right.
[both laughing]
I honestly don't know where
she gets her confidence from.
Like, certainly not me.
Like, she says, "Jump,"
I say, "How high?"
So... [groans]
Yeah?
So it was, uh, her idea
to break in here after hours.
Okay, no. That was my idea.
But that was the most worried
I'd ever seen Amy.
And, you know,
I couldn't let her down
this close to Christmas.
So, you know,
I wasn't taking no
for an answer.
Uh, no, I got that
all right. Don't worry.
[both laughing]
Yeah.
But anyway,
I better get this one home
before she gets too comfy.
Uh, yeah.
She looks really cute now,
but wait until she gets
out there for an hour.
Yeah.
She's a challenge.
But...
thank you
for everything, Martin.
But this has been
one of the best days
we've had in a long time.
-[Martin chuckles]
-Yeah.
And, um,
Amy's finally made a friend,
which she, uh...
which she really needed.
Brian, too.
Okay.
[Robin clears throat]
Uh, let me help you
out to the car.
Oh, no, it's okay.
Amy falls asleep all the time.
I'm used to this, so. [laughs]
-Okay.
-Okay.
Okay, come on.
[Robin groans]
Bye, Brian.
Thank you, Martin.
[joyful music playing]
[door clicks closed]
[wind howling]
[rooster crowing]
[Martin] Brian? [grunts]
Okay... Brian?
Oh...
Brian?
[sighs]
[whimsical music playing]
More tinsel.
[laughs]
[goats bleating]
[Martin] There you go, lads.
And ladies, of course.
Let's not forget the ladies.
And itty-bitty,
bitty little ones.
Don't worry,
you'll get your turn.
For you, sir.
Some for you, sir.
Per chance, an appetizer?
Oh.
[Martin singing]
Mm.
-You ready for the big day?
-I was born ready.
-That you were.
-[Amy chuckles]
Okay, come on, Rudolph.
Come for your feed.
Mm. Mm-hmm.
[phone buzzing]
No! Please don't.
Are you sure
you just don't want to say hi?
Okay, sweetie.
I won't force you to do anything
you don't want to do.
Good.
Eat up.
Hi, Dad.
Hi, Briceratops.
[Martin laughs]
-How was school?
-Great.
I've been excited
for the play all day.
Oh. Good.
[chicken clucking]
Dad, what have you done?
[whimsical music playing]
[engine rumbling]
[Martin] Oh, no.
I didn't think
this through, did I?
Why did you
leave me unsupervised?
You know what?
I think it's great.
She loves the theater.
-Reckon we can bring her in?
-[Martin chuckles]
Don't think we can, mate.
We didn't get her
a ticket, did we?
[sighs] Shut up, Dad.
It'll be fine.
No.
No, we cannot take a hen
into a children's play.
[kids chattering]
Okay, Bri, the--
I'll sort this out.
Okay.
[heartfelt music playing]
Good evening...
um...
Collette. [chuckles]
Okay, so., um-- [clears throat]
This is, uh--
this is Mrs. Lay.
Uh, Milky Lay,
like the galaxy.
She is a hen.
[Martin laughs] A hen.
Um, but, uh,
it's pretty clear that
Mrs. Lay would like to see,
uh, the-- the-- the baby Jesus.
And I was wondering
if you could--
you could make that happen.
Okay. Um, yeah.
Oh.
Lovely to meet you, Collette.
Yeah, we--
[slurping]
[door shuts closed]
What type of person
doesn't let a hen
experience theater
at Christmas?
[Martin sighs]
And you're sure
she can't get out?
I'd hate to tell Amy
her chicken's dead
after the play.
Mm.
Hmm.
Well, assuming she doesn't
grow opposable thumbs,
or learn how to fly,
I think we might be okay.
[audience chattering]
[Martin] Uh, sorry.
Hey. We're here.
Oh, you made it.
I thought-- I was getting
a bit worried
for a second. [chuckles]
Oh, we wouldn't miss it,
would we?
-Oh, it's--
-Dad.
-Yeah?
-I need to go to the bathroom.
Uh, you went before three times.
I need to go again.
I had a little bit of juice.
Okay, cool.
Um, just be quick
and, uh, don't take too long.
Yeah, yeah.
Oh, is everything okay?
Oh, yeah, fine.
Um, yeah, kids, juice.
-Oh.
-Yeah.
[jazz music plays]
[teacher] Right. Now,
that is enough, you two.
Okay? I have worked too--
we have worked too hard on this
to just throw it all away now.
Okay?
You're my stars, all right?
You're my stars.
So can you just be
my shiny little stars
and get on?
Well, tell Tim to stop having
stupid ideas, then.
I was destined to play Rudolph.
[sighs] Well, Amy's the only one
who fits in the costume.
I can't work
in these conditions.
Tim, there are no small roles.
Only small actors.
That is it.
Really, Amy?
The truth hurts.
Real mature.
Where is that boy?
Oh, don't worry,
we still got plenty of time.
-Hmm.
-All right.
Hi, bud.
You brought her, did you?
No.
Okay.
Oh.
Are you excited
for the show, Brian?
Oh, uh, yeah.
Amy's been telling me
all about Rudolph
and how he helped Jesus be born.
Hmm.
What are they teaching
our kids at this school?
I think it's an attempt
to be non-denominational,
but I'm pretty sure
that word got lost
along the way somewhere.
-Yeah.
-[Martin] Hmm.
Oh, it's starting.
It's starting.
[Martin] Huh.
[atmospheric string music plays]
Whoa. Where are we to go?
It is dark
and I know not the way.
Hark, before us.
I see a light.
A sign from the heavens,
that star.
-We are--
-We are the three wise men.
-Caspiar.
-Melchior.
Balthazar.
We have learned
of the birth of a new king.
And we have
traveled to this place...
By the heav--
by the heavenly star.
They really broke
the budget on this one.
I heard Spielberg is attached.
-[Robin chuckles]
-[chicken clucking]
-What's that noise?
-[Brian clears throat]
[kids imitating sheep bleating]
Star, take Rudolph's light
and guide the wise men to the...
baby Jesus.
[kids imitating sheep bleating]
Amy's part is coming up.
[Caspiar]
Hark, the light from the star.
It fades.
What are we to do?
Shall we lose sight
of this holy beacon?
[Rudolph] Did someone say bacon?
Wait, I mean beacon?
Hark, who goes there?
Hi, I'm Rudolph.
I'm one of Santa's reindeers.
Who is this Santa you speak of?
You'll find out soon enough.
She's great.
Isn't she?
The material's a bit iffy.
Well... uh...
["Make It Raindeer"
by Alastair Garner plays]
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
It's the reindeer crew,
It's the reindeer crew
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
He's coming to your house,
wish it could be every day
'Cause every time he come
around he makin'
it rein, yeah
He got them gifts,
he got 'em for you
Made with love
by his little toy crew
And if you don't believe,
better change your ways
'Cause when this man's
in town he's gonna slay
Go knock to the bowl,
this boy's on a roll
You know
you gonna hear him say
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho
I make it reindeer
(Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Ho, ho, ho, yeah
You know, I make
it reindeer
It's the reindeer calling
Ho, ho, ho
-[music stops]
-[cheering and applause]
What's up, Brian?
It's Ms. Lay.
-What about her?
-She got out.
What? Out of the car?
Oh, me jacket.
What-- what do you mean
your jacket?
I've brought Mrs. Lay in
to follow the play.
You've brought Mrs. Lay
in your jacket?
Okay, okay.
This is fine. This is fine.
It's fine-- this is fine, right?
This is fine.
This is not fine at all.
This is not fine at all.
-[Martin groans]
-Is everything okay?
-Ja.
-Yeah.
[clears throat]
Ich bin ein super gut.
-Okay.
-Yeah. Yeah.
-Yes.
-Fine.
[choral music plays]
-Okay. Uh, okay.
-[small cluck]
Where is she now?
[Mrs. Lay clucking]
Oh. Oh, God.
Oh, God. [clears throat]
Oh, God.
-Oh.
-Is that Mrs. Lay?
That-- that could be any hen.
Any hen.
There's seven million in the UK.
It could be any hen.
Mrs. Lay?
Hark, the crib animals
have came alive.
It's a Christmas miracle.
[clucks loudly]
[kids screaming]
[chaotic music plays]
This is serious!
[inaudible conversation]
[mouthing]
Come here, okay?
Come to Mama, Milky.
Come to Mama.
Oh, hi, Martin.
Hi, Amy. Um, great play.
Uh, it's just--
uh, going to take Mrs. Lay
and go back.
[Martin grunts]
Oh!
Clearly she has favorites.
Sorry, everyone.
As you were.
I really need to
re-read the Bible.
[chaotic music plays]
Chasin' all the chicken
-Okay.
-That was amazing.
Thanks. I know.
Mrs. Lay was pretty good too.
Thanks for sneaking her in.
Well, you told us
that she likes to play,
so I couldn't let her miss it.
-Some Sunday, huh?
-Yeah.
It's quite some--
I don't think
she's going to let us...
let us in again.
So...
-It's all right.
-Yeah.
It's all right. Okay.
I guess.
-Sorry.
-That's...
So, on a scale of zero to 100,
how embarrassed
are you right now?
Well...
to be fair, mmm, pretty high.
Pretty high. Um...
yeah, I just hope no one from,
uh, from-- from PETA.
Pe-- do you say
Peetuh or Petta?
Oh, Petta.
Not gonna say it.
I hope no one from PETA
was in there to see that.
Yeah.
So-- so, uh, you know
how you were saying to me
that, um, you owe me
because, uh...
I guess destroying your
daughter's play
kind of makes us even.
Destroying? Are you kidding?
Amy loved that.
And if anything, I think
I owe you once more again.
Oh, that's, uh--
I don't know about all that.
-Uh...
-No, I do.
Um, how about I get you dinner
sometime this week?
Uh...
-I...
-I...
I, um...
[laughs nervously]
I-- I-- I'm sorry.
I d-- I don't know why
I-- I asked that.
I just--
I don't even know you that long.
So...
-No.
-Yeah.
No, no, it's...
Dinner with-- with...
you, just the two of us, um...
sounds delightful.
Um...
it's just that...
it might be a bit much for him.
That is
completely understandable.
I...
Can't we just forget
I said anything?
You know, honestly, I don't even
like you that much anyway, so...
Well, fantastic. Amazing.
I mean, I get-- well,
I-- I-- I am a mess.
I, yeah-- same. Same.
Anyway, um...
[chuckles nervously]
Yeah, okay, so I better--
I better get Mrs. Lay home,
before she forgets
what it looks like forever.
Yeah, yeah, that's--
that's probably for the best.
Yes, yes, for the best.
F-- for the best.
The best. Hmm.
Okay, um...
-Yeah.
-Yeah, okay.
And I'll just...
Hey, sweetie?
Hey, sweetie, we shouldn't be
here. Okay, go, um...
Where am I taking you?
Um, we're going to that--
-Martin?
-Yes?
Um, I wanted to give you this.
Uh, yeah.
Thank you for this.
It's... amazing.
It's-- um...
Uh, okay, sweetie. Come on.
Good seeing you, Brian. It's--
Bye-bye. Come on.
Let's get you home.
Get you out of this outfit.
Wasn't that great?
It was amazing. Very memorable.
Wasn't it so kind of Martin
and Brian to bring Lay?
She's a star.
She belongs on stage.
She sure does.
Can we see Brian
and the animals again soon?
Maybe.
We should go.
[indistinct chatter]
[Martin] Right.
[Martin] And knock.
[indistinct chatter]
-Hey!
-Brian!
Oh, my lovely boy.
What have you got there?
I've got your favorite.
-Milli Vanilli.
-[Kevin] Oh!
Wow! Oh, thank you very much.
Oh. My favorite.
We've got you a couple of bits.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
We didn't get you anything.
See, when I get this old, Brian,
my jokes will be just as bad.
Hey, little fella.
How you doing?
I'm all right, good old fella.
[both laugh]
-Come in.
-Listen,
I've got some, uh, brand-new
dinosaur facts for you.
Come on.
You'd better listen to him, too.
He's the same age
as the dinosaurs.
[indistinct chatter]
[Kevin] Go on.
So, yeah, um, we're quiet now,
but, uh...
we're expecting, uh,
this Christmas-January rush.
Calm before the storm, eh?
[chuckles] Yes, very much.
Uh, a welcome calm
before the storm.
I can imagine.
-How's Brian doing?
-Uh...
Yeah, he's good. Yeah.
I mean, he's looking after me
at the moment, but...
Hmm. He's--
he's a great little lad.
-Yeah.
-You know,
adopting him was the best thing
you could have ever done.
It really was. It really was.
And, Martin, how are you doing?
I'm-- I'm good. I'm good.
Christmas is, uh, tough,
but I don't need to
tell you that.
Yeah, it isn't easy
for any of us.
But me and Kev,
we really appreciate you
keeping us in your life.
Wouldn't have it
any other way.
Yeah, you guys have been
parents to me
as much as my actual parents.
You're an angel, Martin.
Never forget that.
Now, have you thought about
having Christmas
outside the house?
It's just that...
Brian loves our traditions,
you know.
I don't know if he's ready.
And...
the kid
has put tinsel everywhere.
Literally everywhere.
[laughs]
Just like his mum, then.
Just like his mum.
Brian's been telling me about,
uh, Amy and Robin, is it?
Uh, was he, now?
Who's Amy and Robin?
Just-- just some customers
that we had,
uh, that had a-- a sick hen.
Uh-- uh, yeah,
just some customers.
And do you always go to plays
with your customers?
Uh, no, but, uh, you know,
they wanted to say thank you,
and I obliged.
You know, do you-- do your
customers not thank you
just, you know,
by paying the bills?
That was very nice of them.
And, uh, Robin...
is she nice?
Uh, yeah, she's...
nice.
Oh, so she's, uh, nice, is she?
Well, she sounds lovely.
Do you think you'll be
seeing her again?
Um, I don't know.
Um...
-I don't know.
-[Miriam] Do you want to?
Would you like to
really see her again?
Yeah.
I don't know if I can.
Oh.
Is it a bit too much
at the minute?
You know, Martin...
our lovely, lovely Tanya...
you know, she was--
she was a lovely soul as well.
And you know as well as I do
she'd want nothing
but happiness for you and Brian.
Well, what do you think
Brian would want?
I-- I don't know.
I think you do.
You know,
he's been talking about
nothing else
but Amy and that Robin.
You know,
more than any dinosaurs today.
I think...
she's great, but...
I don't even know her.
-[Kevin sighs]
-[Martin] Hang on.
Well, you know,
that's the beauty of strangers.
You get to know them.
Are you guys
talking about Robin?
Dad keeps on making
really bad jokes around her.
Oh, God.
-[Miriam] Oh.
-That's right.
Hey-- Oh, hey,
that-- that reminds us.
Um, did you hear about
the farmer that won that award?
Huh?
Huh? Right, he was outstanding
in his field.
-[Martin] Oh.
-Oh, Kev.
I don't get it.
It's-- don't worry.
Um, and on that terrible note,
uh, I think it's time, uh,
we best be off, eh?
[Kevin] Right.
Thank you very much for the pie.
Any time.
Hey, Briceratops, I think
there's a Kevinosaurus Rex
on the loose!
[Kevin roaring]
Now listen, Martin,
don't you ever
apologize for being happy.
Especially not to us.
[Martin chuckles] Oh.
[Miriam] Oh, Kevin.
Oh, come on, then.
-Group hug.
-[Miriam] Group hug.
-[Miriam] Oh.
-[Martin] Oh.
Right.
All right, I'll text you
when I get in, yeah?
-Safe journey.
-Yeah, take it easy.
[Miriam] Bye. Bye, Brian.
-[Brian] Bye.
-Bye.
Bye, love.
Oh.
[chickens clucking]
Aunt Margaret did what
at Thanksgiving?
[woman over phone]
On all of the tables.
Why didn't you
tell me that before?
[woman] I've been saving it
for you.
Oh, she's crazy.
[woman] Well, that's
your Aunt Margaret.
And did you make
your nice pumpkin pie?
[woman] Uh-huh, and some of that
-favorite ice cream of yours.
-[knocking on door]
Oh, um, someone's
at the door, Mum.
-Can I give you a call back?
-[Robin's Mum] Yeah, sure.
Okay, I'll speak to you soon.
[Robin's Mum]
Okay, love you, baby. Bye.
Who is it?
-[Steven] Rob, it's me.
-Steven?
What are you doing here?
No, you cannot just show up
here like this.
No, I know. I know.
I just-- I knew
you wouldn't want me to come.
It's not me
who doesn't want you here.
Well, it's
nearly Christmas, Rob.
-I've got presents.
-Presents?
It's a bit late for presents.
You call up
looking for Amy two months ago
after not seeing
her for over a year,
and you think
that is going to be
a big fat band-aid
over everything?
-It's not like that.
-Then what is it like?
She's my daughter, Rob.
Now you realize.
No, you cannot come here
with presents
and expect to buy back
all the time that you missed.
She is not ready for that.
I'm not trying to
buy back anything.
I want to be in her new life.
Well, she deserves better
than to be ignored, Steven.
Well--
well, I want to spend
the rest of my life
making up for that.
She has spent most of her life
without you.
-You are a stranger.
-I know, Rob.
I-- I-- I can do better.
Ju-- please just give me
one more chance
to prove it to her.
[delicate plucked music]
Look...
I want you to be in her life.
But it has to be on her terms.
Of course. Always.
-Okay.
-[car engine revving]
I will speak to her
about you seeing her tomorrow,
but I am making
no promises, okay?
Thank you, Rob, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
[heartfelt music plays]
Then I didn't want to
settle down
Till I saw your eyes
through mine
That you can be anything
But you want to be
mine tonight
So, if this is love,
then let it grow
We can just dance
and take it slow
We don't have to run
through the red light
But you never know,
we could and we just might
So, if this is not love
Then it's gonna be
love tonight
[music fades]
[groans] Um, come in.
All right, Briceratops.
How you doing?
Good. Just putting
decorations everywhere.
Yeah. [chuckles nervously]
What are you doing?
You look
like you've been sneezing.
No.
Uh... [sniffles]
Nah.
You're not allergic to tinsel,
are you?
[laughs] Of course not, no.
But if I was, I'd...
be in big trouble,
wouldn't I?
What's that?
It's, uh...
It's just tidying up.
Do you miss Mum?
I miss Mum.
Of course I miss her.
I miss her every day.
But...
I'm lucky
I've got you, aren't I?
You're strong enough
for the both of us.
Like a T-Rex.
Does this photo make you sad?
Sometimes.
But usually happy.
Happy?
Yeah.
You know how dinosaurs
aren't around anymore?
But when we play with your toys
or watch your dino films,
we can imagine what it'd be like
if they were around.
Yeah.
That's what
this feels like for me.
And when you...
put up all your tinsel
and all your decorations...
it's like part of her is
still here with us.
I've never really
thought about it like that.
I'll always be happy as long
as we have each other, okay?
Me too.
Good.
I like having Amy around too.
Do you like having Robin around?
[chuckles] Yeah.
But...
I'm not sure
Robin feels the same.
Oh.
But do you know
who will always be around?
Who?
-The Dadoraptor!
-No!
[Martin roaring]
[clucking]
You know Brian said
they have feathers in real life.
Hmm.
I mean, he would look a lot less
scary with a peacock's tail.
[Robin chuckles]
Can we visit Brian soon?
[man over TV] What part of that
is slow to you?
Uh, yeah.
Maybe.
But, um... [clears throat]
...Christmas is a busy time,
so it might be a while
before we can see them.
How long's a while?
[man over TV] ...finds a way.
I don't know, sweetie.
But I thought you loved
hanging out with those guys.
I do. They're great.
Um, it's just things
can be complicated.
What's complicated?
Well, things
aren't that easy all the time.
Like, things
just get in the way.
What gets in the way?
Well, we've only just met them.
And we've been
there loads this week.
I don't want to bother them.
How are we bothering them?
Can we just
finish this film, please?
Okay.
[indistinct speaking over TV]
Can we see them tomorrow?
That's loads of time.
-Amy!
-What?
I thought you loved
hanging out with Martin.
You always laugh at
his bad jokes.
And they're really bad.
Come on, now.
He can be pretty funny.
You only think that
because you fancy him.
What?
Where's this coming from?
You want to kiss him.
He's your boyfriend.
I do not.
Okay.
Well, maybe a little bit, okay?
But...
I don't think he feels the same.
Oh. Here. [laughs]
[heartfelt music plays]
[clucking]
[jazz music plays]
[phone buzzing]
Hi, this is Greenfield's.
My dad's at
the bathroom right now.
Can I pass on a message?
[whispering] Brian, it's me.
Amy, what are you doing?
I'm ending this silliness
once and for all.
By the end of the day,
our parents will be
best friends again.
Now listen closely.
-Dad, Dad, Dad!
-Wait, what is it?
It's Miss Lay.
She's throwing up blood.
What? Are you sure?
Yeah, Dad. We need to go now.
[mumbles] Why don't you get
Robin to drive her here?
She's fallen over
and hurt her leg.
-Are you sure?
-Yeah, Dad.
-Okay, okay, coming.
-Let's go!
Okay, okay. Come on, let's go.
Amy, Robin.
It's Martin and Brian.
Martin? What?
We're here for Mrs. Lay.
-What?
-Amy rang.
She said...
your-- your leg... Um...
What about my leg?
Well, I thought...
But she-- but she said--
What-- what did Amy say?
Amy said, surprise!
She's so much better.
Wait, what was wrong with her?
You don't need
to worry about that.
Just a little mix-up
with some red crayons.
The blood.
I am so sorry, Martin.
I do not know
what she was thinking.
It's okay.
So, now that you're here,
you may as well stay.
Nice try, Amy.
Um, I wish things
were always that simple.
But, uh...
But sometimes they're not.
Have a nice Christmas.
Yeah. You too.
[Martin humming]
Dad! We haven't put out the
cookies and the hot chocolate.
Hey, relax.
I've already done it.
Taken care of.
But, Dad, did you put out
real hot chocolate or...
Or...
Or gravy?
Wha-- what?
What, you mean you knew?
Well, of course I knew.
But...
[chuckles] b-- but why?
Well, you were really sad
and I thought I'd prank you
to make you happy,
but you just really liked it.
[laughs]
So all this time,
I could have been having
actual hot chocolate
and actual coffee?
[Martin chuckles]
Serves me right
for being too nice, huh?
Listen, Briceratops...
I'm sorry things have got
so complicated with Amy.
They don't have to be.
I know, but...
it's just that Christmas is
a really important time for us.
Our traditions, our decorations,
the hot chocolate,
the gravy. [chuckles]
I just don't want
any of that to change, yeah?
Good.
But I think adding
some new nice stuff
would be good for us and you.
What do you mean?
I haven't seen you as happy
as you are with Robin
in a long time.
I just want you
to have that everyday.
[laughs]
So what should I do?
Go to her, Dad.
[chuckles]
You are ten years old.
How are you this wise?
I had the best role model.
[Martin chuckles]
[both imitate explosion booming]
I'm sorry, Mum.
It's okay.
You had the best intentions.
But, um... [clicks tongue]
...some things
just aren't meant to be.
Life's too short to not chase
the things you love.
When did you get so grown up?
-I'm ahead of my time.
-Yeah, you sure are.
Anyway, Mum, I heard that
50% of marriage ends in divorce,
and you've already had one,
so you'll be fine.
Okay, I really need to restrict
your internet access.
[Robin laughs]
Okay.
Okay?
Okay.
Yeah, I'll do it.
Yeah.
Yeah. Uh...
[laughs] ...okay.
[knocking on door]
[sighs]
-Hi.
-Martin.
-Um...
-I...
Robin, I have
something to tell you.
You terrify me.
Not like that. Um...
For so long I saw the future
as Brian's and Brian's only.
But since I met you...
I see a future for me,
for-- for us.
And that's why you terrify me.
You give me something to lose.
I know this is new for us.
I think we could use
something new.
I want something new.
Yeah.
[Martin laughs]
[Martin and Robin laugh]
Thank you...
for finding the missing piece
that I didn't know I'd lost.
[radio DJ] Good morning,
and a Merry Christmas
to you all.
Now, to get
your day started right,
here is our festive number one.
["Favourite Thing This
Christmas" by Alastair Garner]
Pines had fallen
from the family tree
A storm in a snow globe
made it hard to see
Glad tidings you bring
[Martin] [indistinct]
[Martin roars]
Dadosurus Rex!
[Martin roaring]
[goats bleating]
[Martin] [indistinct]
Hey!
Oh, look.
[indistinct]
[Martin groans]
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
This Christmas
[laughing]
[Robin]
What-- what is she doing?
[Martin groans]
-Oh, a cool jumper, Bri.
-Thanks.
Me Mum made it.
Well, it's beautiful.
We'll watch them go up,
shine bright like a star
Like traveling kings, oh,
we've come so far
And I'll never let you go
I just need you to know
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You'll make everything...
[knocking on door]
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
[Robin mouths and clicks tongue]
This Christmas
Oh, hello.
Can I help you?
I think you've got this
mixed up, friend.
Uh, you knocked on my door.
Oh, what,
you think this is funny?
I'm leaning
more towards confusing.
-[Steve] Hmm.
-Steve.
[indistinct]
What are you doing here?
-I followed you here.
-You followed me?
Yeah, I wanted to
give Amy a present, but...
clearly you're busy.
Oh, you have no right.
Uh, still confused
over here, guys.
Uh...
what's going on?
This is Steven.
Amy's father.
Oh. Uh...
Hi, nice to meet you.
Yeah, I bet it is.
What are you?
Lawyer? Doctor?
Uh, I suppose, uh...
animal doctor.
Mm-hmm. Right.
I bet you've heard all about
Amy's deadbeat dad, am I right?
Not really.
Oh.
Can we have a word?
This is actually
between Robin and I.
Man to man.
Look, um, I'm just here to help.
I know what losing
a parent does to a child,
and I would never want that
for Amy.
I get it.
We can't undo the past
or be certain of the future.
I'm not here to judge,
but you know
what really matters?
What?
You need a bit of empathy.
You need to want a relationship
with Amy for her,
not for you.
And if you give her the time
and space she needs...
she'll come round.
Give this to Amy, will you?
You don't have to say
it's from me.
Um, I-- I--
I know she'll love it.
Thank you.
I'll make sure she gets it.
Merry Christmas, Steven.
Merry Christmas.
The past is mounting
like the January snow
I'm planting seeds,
so my tree will grow
All right.
Has anyone told you
you're incredible?
Like traveling kings...
Just a donkey.
I'll never let you go
[Martin] It's the dino crew!
Stanzas!
I just need you to know
-So, Amy?
-Yeah?
Why don't you...
open this present?
More than the trees
and the toys
Yeah, you...
"Every reindeer needs a Santa."
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
Oh, it's a little
Santa hat for Mrs. Lay.
Oh, I love it, I love it!
I know family
can be complicated and...
no one can...
tell you how
you should feel, but...
I think your dad
would really love it
if you gave him a call.
Okay, Martin.
Mum, can I have your phone?
Yes, yes you can.
For the girls and the boys
[indistinct]
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
[Amy] Christmas
is like a box of chocolates.
You never know
what you're gonna get.
This year Santa
got me a new best friend
and a person
to make my mum smile.
Thank you, Santa.
Oh, and Mrs. Lay loves
her new Christmas hat.
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
You're my favorite thing
this Christmas
More than the trees
and the toys
For the girls and the boys
Yeah, you
You make everything
this Christmas
You got me
tearing up my list
'Cause you're
the greatest gift, baby
You're my favorite thing
This Christmas
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
It's the reindeer crew,
it's the reindeer crew
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
He's coming to your house,
wish it could be every day
'Cause every time
he come around
He makin' it rein, yeah
He got them gifts,
he got them for you
Made with love
by his little toy crew
And if you don't believe,
better change your ways
'Cause when this man's
in town he's gonna slay
Go knock to the bowl,
this boy's on a roll
You know
you're gonna hear him say
I make it reindeer
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah!
Ho, ho, ho,
I make it reindeer
Ho, ho, ho,
I make it reindeer
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Ho, ho, ho, yeah
You know I make it reindeer
It's the reindeer crew
Ho, ho, ho