Christmas Share (2013)

[bunniefuu]

Joy to the world,

the Lord has come,

let earth receive

her king.

Why'd you do it?

My rocket ship

needed to fly.

You put orange paint all over

your classroom wall, Caleb.

Dad says rocket's

we're non-boosters.

And flames sh**t out

and lift it into the air.

Okay, listen sweetie,

when you're staying at daddy's

paint all the flames you want,

but anywhere else it's

considered vandalism.

You just don't

believe in flying.

You're right. I don't.

We don't live in the air,

we live on the ground and on

the ground we behave better.

Come on, Uncle Owen's

expecting us.

We're gonna bring him

some Christmas spirit.

(guitar playing)

Hey!

I thought you guys were

coming over earlier.

Ugh, someone

threatened his status

on Santa's nice list

at school today.

Is that true little man?

Santa won't find out.

Uh, Santa knows

everything.

How?

Magic.

Magic?

Yeah, you don't

believe me?

Go look it up.

Encyclopedia's

on the shelf.

(sigh) You don't have

to decorate sis.

Yes I do,

because you won't.

It'll do you good to

be a little festive.

(laughs)

Oh wow.

You remember this?

Of course, this is

my robo-reindeer.

A robot reindeer with lunchboxes

and an animated special.

(robot voice) "What's

your name space cadet?"

"And what's you

major malfunction?"

Here, you could definitely

use a little of this.

Oh, pot kettle black.

I'm fine thank

you very much.

You got divorced,

not ordained.

Don't you think it's time

you get back out there?

Look, I'm good at a lot of

things, being a mom, a vet...

But love, love I'm

just not good at.

Well sometimes you

have to take risks.

Like you live life on the

edge Mr. Achy Breaky Heart.

Eh.

Owen loves not like a song;

people don't just waltz into

your life and change

it for the better.

Well maybe you just need

to change the station.

Whoa!

Uncle Owen, will you go with me

to the father-son football game?

Your dad can't

make it buddy?

He's flying.

Holiday's are the busiest

time of year for pilots.

Of course little man.

I'm there.

Thank you.

Come on.

Let's help your

mom decorate.

You would pick

out the old lights,

those probably

don't even work.

You have to

take a chance.

How do you know

they won't work?

(laughs)

Unless you try.

Just need a little magic,

that's all.

More like a miracle.

Ohhh!

h*, h*!

Magic.

See mommy,

you just have to try.

You just have to try.

It's that time of year when

everybody's dancin',

The snow is falling down, but

we're warm inside.

By the candlelight I see your

eyes are talking to me.

And you'll always be my

Christmas Valentine.

Great job with the

Christmas party, Mia.

Well our re-introduction of

robo-reindeer was the most

successful ad campaign in

the agencies history.

We deserve to celebrate.

Wait a second.

"What's your name,

Space Cadet?"

Sean.

"Hi Sean. Will you come with

me to Santa's Space Base?"

I love that we put the

North Pole on the moon.

It's something

all right.

No, this is something.

You're proposing

to Kimber?

Open it up!

Wow.

When are you

proposing?

Christmas.

I have it all planned.

Why wait a couple of weeks?

You should do it tonight.

So we can all gush

and celebrate more.

Hey, sweetheart!

Kimber!

Mia!

How was your day?

Same as always, another

fun-filled day on Wall Street.

Yours?

Great.

Our robo-reindeer campaign

is a huge success.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

You okay?

It's been a rough day.

You know, I was gonna

wait to do this but,

I want to talk to

you about us.

I know what you're

gonna say.

You do?

We should take a break.

Let's go talk

in my office.

What are you saying?

We've gone stale.

I act bored

because I am.

I guess that's why when Larry

Fitz Gilbert asked me out,

I couldn't say no.

Nothing happened, but

there's an attraction there

and it's thrilling.

I haven't felt that

way in so long.

Back up!

Larry Fitz Gilbert?

The bowtie guy?

He's engaged.

They're on a break.

Whatever!

You haven't noticed our

relationship has crumbled.

No.

I envisioned a

future with you.

(sighs)

Oh no, Sean.

Is that?

Was.

Larry Fitz Gilbert

kinda changes things.

How did I not see this?

Because, Sean,

you're never present.

I'm standing right here.

Yes physically, but mentally

you're always looking

to the future and neglecting

what's happening now.

Including us.

We haven't been happy,

really happy in a while.

All you had to

do was tell me.

I've been trying, but

again you're too busy

planning the future.

You're like the human

version of tomorrow land.

I own an advertising

agency.

Coming up with

the next trend,

staying ahead of the game

is part of the job.

Yeah, well that doesn't

work in relationships.

Which is why we need

to take a break

so we can re-evaluate

this relationship.

Larry Fitz Gilbert.

He's spontaneous, exciting,

and we have a connection.

I'm sure you do.

Let's just take

some time off.

Well that doesn't

sound promising.

At least for now.

I really hope you have

a Merry Christmas.

Well, Christmas

is two weeks away.

We wouldn't wanna get

ahead of ourselves.

(slam)

What's your major

malfunction, Sean?

Hey Chappy. Man, it feels

like the North Pole in here.

Yeah.

You guys sell toys?

That's funny.

Real funny.

I haven't heard

that one today.

Boiler's busted.

Courtney's been trying

to fix it all morning.

Why didn't

she call me?

I think she feels weird,

with your history and all.

You wanna melt this

iceberg, be my guest.

Looks like you could

use some help.

Hey, Owen.

God am I happy

to see you.

All right.

It must of busted

last night.

It was like a meat locker in

here when I opened this morning.

k*lling my business.

You know you can call me for

things like this, right?

Yeah, I know,

I just uh...

I just didn't

wanna bother you.

I'm a repairman,

it's my job.

Yeah...

I know it's just, since

we broke up I thought...

It was eight months

ago Courtney,

I'm an adult.

Our break-up didn't stop me

from getting coffee here did it?

Well it's the best

coffee in town.

That's not the point.

All right.

There you go.

You're the best!

Thank you.

What do I owe you?

How about having dinner

with me tonight.

For old times sake.

Owen we've been

over this.

We can't relive

the past.

Hey Chappy.

Hey Ryan, I'm

glad you're here.

I have those gift cards

for your bingo games.

Thank you.

We so appreciate

the donations.

Well it's for

a good cause.

Morning Ryan.

Hey Courtney.

Thanks for the

gift cards.

Oh yeah.

Hi.

Ready to do some

Christmas shopping?

Is that an

engagement ring?

When did

this happen?

Uh, Randall asked

me the other night.

Randall?

The guy from

Charlotte?

You've been dating for

maybe three months

and it's already serious?

Six.

And yes.

Obviously, I'm moving

out there to be with him.

Chappy's taking

over for me.

We were dating

for seven years.

Every time I brought

up marriage you bocked.

You weren't interested

in traditions Courtney.

Well I'm allowed

to change my mind.

You're good at

that obviously.

Owen, we didn't end because

you weren't a nice guy.

Okay we're just, not

right for each other.

I was never

truly happy.

You could have

fooled me.

Maybe because you always

saw me as a teenaged girl.

I could never really

grow in that relationship.

Owen, I care

about you, okay?

This doesn't mean that

we can't be friends.

Oh that's very nice.

Merry Christmas

to you too.

Please don't

be upset.

As long as

you're happy.

I always thought you'd be a

beautiful bride Courtney.

Congratulations.

Hey, stop right there.

Look, I know we had plans,

if you don't mind,

I'm just gonna go home.

I'm sorry,

I know you're hurt.

Yeah, we'll maybe I'll

get a good song out of it.

You know, maybe you

should get out of here.

Make a change.

And do what?

Go on an adventure.

During the holidays?

Why not? There's no

time like the present.

This living in the past is

what got you into this mess.

You have

dreams Owen.

I think it's time you

start chasing them.

What if I fail?

Well you never know

unless you try.

You familiar with

the concept?

Yeah, I think I

heard it somewhere.

Well maybe this holiday

season we both adapt to it.

That's fair.

One day you'll find a love,

that you never knew you wanted,

but you desperately

needed.

And that's the

best kind.

You know you

deserve the same.

Some day.

Christmas cards!

I've already signed,

just need your signature.

Sean?

Are you okay?

I know it burns, but

you just have to trust

that everything

will be okay.

Thanks.

She said I wasn't present

in our relationship.

I'm too busy planning

for the future.

You agree with her?

Well, you are always

thinking ahead,

I mean, which can

be a good thing.

So I plan too much and I

have no real connection.

Huh, well, this breakup has

officially ruined my Christmas.

Get out of the city,

go to the country.

Experience nature.

You know, just quiet down

your life and relax.

Really connect

with yourself.

Everything's

probably booked.

You ever think of

a house share?

What's that?

You basically just trade

places with someone.

It's the latest craze,

tons of blogs about it.

You saw this on

the internet?

I'm sure there's no

psycho's involved.

Don't be so judgmental.

It's safe and background

checks are required.

Believe me, it's legit.

You've checked this out?

You'd do it?

If I had an amazing Manhattan

loft like you, absolutely.

You can negotiate

a sweet swap.

Maybe I should.

I never get out of

the city anymore.

Go.

You know what? I need

to be more spontaneous.

We worked together for two

years and you have never

taken a vacation that

wasn't work related.

I'd say treat yourself

and go for it.

(guitar playing)

(email alert)

Dear Owner, I need to get away

from the city for the holidays.

Your house might be the perfect

solution to my situation.

Would you be interested

in swapping for a loft

in Manhattan?

Wow.

New York City.

(phone ringing)

This is Sean.

Uh hi, this is

Owen Harrison

calling from Butters,

North Carolina.

Hi, yeah.

That was quick.

Yeah I just happened

to be online.

Don't worry I'm

not a psycho.

No, no no.

A friend of mine referred me

to the site I'm new to this.

Oh, me too.

I kinda posted on a whim not

more than a couple hours ago.

Honestly, I didn't expect

anyone to respond.

Especially during

the holidays.

Yeah, this is

very unlike me

but I really need a

change from the city.

Well Butters, North Carolina

is the exact opposite

of New York City.

I suspected that.

Let's see my place if nice,

lots of peace and quiet,

you could use my

truck to get around.

So you live in a loft?

Yup, it's a bachelor pad,

but it's larger than most

places in Manhattan.

What do you do?

I'm a cop.

NYPD detective.

So...

If you're thinking

about taking anything.

I would never, and it's not like

you don't know where I live.

Good point.

So why do you wanna leave

New York City so bad?

Not to sound pathetic but,

a bad breakup.

I completely

understand that.

Single just in time

for Christmas.

Owen, you think you can

handle New York City?

I could be there

by Monday.

You know what?

Let's do it.

I'll email you

the details.

Perfect.

Thank you.

This is gonna be good,

for both of us.

Let's hope so.

New York City.

Woo!

North Carolina.

Finish the

Christmas cards?

Found a house, made the

swap, booked the flight.

That was fast.

Well something just jumped out

at me. I took your advice.

I'm getting out

of the city.

Butters, North Carolina.

When I said country I meant

Connecticut or Vermont.

Like somewhere New Yorkers

go for holidays.

Are you sure?

You're not exactly

the outdoorsy type.

Maybe not, but I

wanna give it a try.

I need a change.

Yeah that it is.

How far are you exactly

from New York?

10 hours or so,

I guess.

Why?

Oh, so when you have

a total meltdown

I'll know how far I have

to drive to pick you up.

I'll be just fine.

In fact, I'll probably have

some real peace and quiet.

There's one more thing.

Mmhmm.

Would you mind checking

in on this guy, Owen.

Be a mini welcoming

committee.

You never know, could be a

real prince charming type.

You can finally dump that jerk

realtor boyfriend of yours.

That last part

was outloud.

I know.

Fine, I'll meet

the guy.

You know you're gonna be

alone out there, right?

No I'm not.

I am gonna have

my little buddy with me.

You're in charge

while I'm gone.

Use the office,

happy holidays.

Happy Holidays.

Why do you

have to go?

You're gonna

miss everything.

We make a good

team, right?

I won't let you down,

I'll be back for Christmas.

Hey, I'll be back for

Christmas, I promise.

Here.

I need you to look

after robo for me.

It's just a dumb

old Christmas toy.

Ah he may look like that,

but he's much more than that.

You know when I was your age,

whenever I was alone,

or scared, or just

not feeling good.

I'd close my eyes and

he'd fly me to wherever,

to whatever I wanted.

You close yours he'll

do the same for you.

Really?

You believe in magic,

don't you?

'Cause you really have to

believe for him to do it.

Yeah.

Good.

So look after him for me.

I will.

Promise.

Good.

Go wash up for dinner.

Awe, you always

had the imagination.

Agh.

I don't think I ever

believed in magic.

Well who knows, maybe a little

will fall both our ways.

(laughs)

Hey, Merry --

Oh.

Merry Christmas.

Can I help you sir?

Yeah, I'm here to

pick up an envelope.

My name's Owen Harrison.

Mr. Tucker's guest.

You're staying with

us for the holidays.

We've been

expecting you.

We?

Hi, I'm Mia.

I have an envelope

for you from Sean.

Thanks Mia.

I thought there

would be a key.

It's a keyless lock.

Those are the

instructions.

I can help you get

settled in if you want?

You don't mind?

Not at all.

Wow.

(laughs)

This is amazing.

I know, right?

You get one of the best views

of the city all around here.

Absolutely.

Geez.

Make yourself at home.

That looks just like Eric

Clapton's Gibson Les Paul.

That is Eric Clapton's

Gibson Les Paul.

Not the Eric Clapton.

Yup, the Eric Clapton.

Wow.

Yeah.

We did a pro-bono ad

campaign for a charity

he was involved in.

(strumming guitar)

Does Sean play?

No, he said he was gonna

take lessons some day

when he had time.

Wait, Sean said

he was a cop.

(laughs)

No, no last time I checked Sean

owned an advertising agency.

Agh.

Well, maybe he

was selling me.

Yeah well, he is pretty

good at what he does.

Apparently.

Well um, if you need anything

you can call Dennis downstairs.

Or you could

call me.

Here is my, um,

my card.

There you go.

Thanks, I probably will.

Good.

Well have a good night.

You too.

(thud)

All right, bye.

(strumming guitar)

Oh yeah,

this is heaven.

(strumming guitar)

It's not so bad.

We can handle this.

It's like an igloo in here.

(clunk)

(playing guitar)

(ringing)

Hey Sean,

you made it in.

How's the country

treatin' ya?

Well not the warmest

welcome so far,

I don't think your

heater works.

Ah, it works; it's

just a bit finicky.

Man, I'm sorry; I've been

meaning to get it fixed.

Grab those pliers and

the matches there

and we'll work on

gettin' the pilot lit.

Okay, I'm ready,

talk to me.

Okay reach in behind and give

the J-valve a quarter turn

to the left, while you push

in the pilot light button.

Oh and give it about a minute

to clear the residual gas--

Residual gas? How do I

know it's cleared away?

I don't wanna blow myself up,

I just got here.

Hang on, I think I

heard a car pull up.

Oh that should be Ryan

coming by to check on you.

So tell me about

Mia, is she single?

No, but judging from the guys

she's with, she should be.

All right.

Well listen, uh, Ryan's gonna

take care of everything.

Great.

Thanks a lot.

I'll talk to you later.

(knocking)

Hi, I'm Ryan.

You're Ryan?

Oh, I was expecting...

A guy.

Sorry to disappoint.

No, no, uh, not at all.

Hi, I'm Sean.

Owen wanted me

to check on you

and make sure that you

were settled in okay.

You New Yorkers

sure like it cold.

It's freezing in here.

Yeah very funny.

The matches and the

pliers still over there?

Yeah.

You'd never know that

Owen repairs these

and almost everything

else for a living.

Really?

Yeah, he fixes everybody's

problems but his own.

Oh careful there

may be residual gas.

I think I'll be all right.

(clunk, clunk)

(gas running)

(text tone)

Oh.

You're a miracle worker.

I have to go,

but tell you what.

I'll stop by in the morning and

fix that valve for you properly.

You will?

That would be great.

See you tomorrow.

Did you do that?

(honking)

(ding)

Hello.

Yeah.

Have a good

night miss.

You sent it

to my email?

Okay, I'll check

right now.

Bye.

(chuckling)

Loving the

city so far?

You have no idea.

I see you've

met Halo.

Halo?

Like an angel?

Yeah.

Angel/model/waitress.

(laughs)

You're in the city.

That women.

Definite multi-hyphenate.

Good to know.

What can I

help you with?

Where's a good

place to eat?

Best sushi in New York

just around the corner.

Euhnn, somethin' more hearty.

Yeah well then

don't go there.

Go to BeBe's two blocks up,

get yourself a burger.

It's very popular

with our tenants.

Thanks Dennis, you're

like my New York guru.

It's my job sir.

All right.

Do you remember when the

trains were all late,

That day when you

lost your cap.

The leaves were blowin'

down the alley.

Hey.

We meet again.

Hey!

Yeah, we do.

Um, this is my

favorite hang out.

Dennis must of told you

about it. Have a seat.

Oh yeah,

Dennis my guru.

Any recommendations?

Oh yeah.

Burgers are the best.

I'll have a cheeseburger

with fries.

Thank you.

So, what made you

wanna house share?

Just wanted to

try something new.

Mmm.

Relationship fall apart

like it did for Sean?

No, not at all.

You're a terrible liar.

Okay, I just found

out my ex got engaged.

We broke up 8 months ago

after 7 years together.

I was hoping to

get back together,

but I should've known

that would not happen.

Girls never

want nice guys.

Okay. Who took you

aside as a little boy

and filled your head

with that garbage.

Nobody, but it's true.

I did everything for

her and what happens,

I get dumped.

Oh okay, so just because

you help someone out,

or compliment them, or are

nice to them then they're

obligated to give you what

you want or be who you want?

What's nice

about that?

Well nothing when you

put it like that.

I guess we had different

ideas about the relationship.

Well when you project your

fantasy onto someone

you only set yourself

up for disappointment.

And you prove that

you're selfish.

Again, it's not so nice.

Wow.

You New Yorkers are not

afraid to speak your mind.

I'm sorry to be blunt, I

always hear the song and dance

and I think it's unfair to

women, that's all.

Well, you're right.

I never realized I lived

in a fantasy world.

But I am a nice guy,

that is real.

There is a sweetness

about you.

My sister says a good breakup

will allow me to sing from

real pain and help my career

as a singer. So who knows,

maybe fate had a hand in

leading me here to New York.

You sing? You know I can

see that you have a nice

little twang

in your voice.

Why thank you.

(laughs)

You know what, I know

this great open mic bar.

We should head down

there tomorrow night

and you can show

off your chops.

Oh wait a minute, tomorrow

night is all Christmas songs.

I love Christmas.

I love Christmas songs.

You gonna sing too?

Oh... (laughs)

No, I-- I sing with

a lot of passion,

just not a lot

of talent,

so it's probably better

I just cheer you on.

So um, how's your

singing career going?

I made a demo and perform

every now and then.

I'll have you know that I am

very famous in my hometown

and loyal to my fan base.

I can't wait to hear you

sing and you never know,

this is a city when dreams come

true and careers are made.

So I've heard.

Thank you.

Thank you for being my

first friend in the city.

I appreciate your insight

and you kindness.

Well, you're welcome and don't

worry because my insight

and kindness don't come with

any obligation on your part.

Good to know.

Mmm mmhmm.

Oh yeah.

Right?

Morning.

Morning.

Some people here would

already call it afternoon.

(laughs)

Almost done, just a

couple more minutes.

Take your time.

Hey. How are you doin'?

Oh, thank you.

Hey Ryan,

who's your friend?

Hey Chappy, this is Sean, he's

visiting from New York City.

Oh yeah,

staying at Owen's.

What can I get you

all started with Ryan?

Uh coffee for me.

You don't have a soy

latte by any chance?

Sorry soy latte's were knocked

out by sweet teas at the Mason

Dixon Line, our coffee

menu's regular or decaf.

Regular.

I'll be right back.

How does he know I'm

staying at Owen's?

It's big news when

Owen swaps his house

with a New Yorker

for the holidays.

Well not much longer,

I'm leaving tonight.

I told you you'll have heat

by the time we get back.

It's not that, it's just I had

this fantasy about getting away

from the city and I think I'm

a little out of my element.

Or mind.

Owen said

you're a cop.

I may have lied

about that.

You mean not all cops dress in

designer clothes in New York.

I own an

advertising agency.

That's more believable.

So what can I get

you all for breakfast.

Oh um, I'll have the

eggs and the sausage.

Uh, do you have anything

besides sausage?

Bacon or ham?

Just bring him some

grits and toast.

Yup.

Grits? What if I hate it?

Well then we'll

get you pancakes,

but you won't because

you'll trust that whatever

comes out of that kitchen

is gonna be amazing.

What do you do that

makes you so positive?

Um, I'm a veterinarian.

A vet?

Cats and dogs,

hamsters?

I delivered a

colt last night.

It was a difficult birth.

Bringing new life into

the world does actually

give me a positive

attitude I guess.

I get that.

So you've always

loved animals?

I have.

But it wasn't until my marriage

fell apart that I became a vet.

Well that's pretty brave,

starting a whole new career.

When everything

crashed and burned,

I went for a walk.

I saw this horse just

basking in the sun,

not caring about the

past or the future,

just fully present in

enjoying the moment.

And I thought,

that's what I want.

That's where I wanna be.

I wanna be in the present.

It's not always good,

but I'm willing to go

wherever it takes me.

I find life's more

exciting that way.

So you got from a horse,

what most people pay thousands

of dollars for in therapy.

(laughs)

I'm better at giving

advice then taking it.

But you can learn

a lot from nature.

I applied to vet

school the next day.

Here ya go.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

Best breakfast right

there in front of you.

That's not bad.

Enjoying the moment?

This moment, yes.

Good afternoon miss.

Warm and toasty.

My work here is done.

I have some patients

waiting for me.

Horses?

Ed McGowan's.

I'll walk you

to your car.

Thanks for buying

breakfast.

It's the least I could do;

You introduced me to grits,

my new favorite

breakfast food.

And you saved me

from freezing.

I have to admit I

am very impressed.

Well now that your heat's

working are you still leaving?

I did book a flight--

If you happen

to miss it--

You're gonna ask me

out for a drink?

No, I can't do that.

Of course not.

It's a dry county.

Those really exist?

You're in one.

Well then I have

to leave, I mean...

What do you do for fun?

All kinds of things.

I'm running the bingo game

tonight at town hall,

if you happen to stay

you should come by.

(laughs)

What?

There's prizes,

Christmas fruitcake,

stuffed stoking's.

I'm more of a black

jack kinda guy,

You see that's

your problem.

You're trapped in all this,

which is your comfort zone.

But over here...

This is where

magic happens.

I like the way

magic looks.

Are you flirting

with me?

No, of course not.

I'm way better at

flirting then that.

Good to know.

(phone ringing)

Hey Sean.

Hey!

How's it going?

Good, Mia just showed

me some of the sights.

What's up?

This my sound strange

to ask but uh...

what do you do to impress

the local girls around here?

In Butters?

Take her to bingo.

Enh bingo's covered.

What else you got?

Well there's this

Christmas hay ride,

it could be romantic.

Like in a ride in

a hay wagon?

Yeah, it's even horse drawn,

got all these lights set up

with Christmas music.

It's a lot of fun actually.

Owen you're a genius,

thank you.

Hey so, let me ask

you the same question,

how do you get these

city ladies to notice you?

In New York,

that's easy.

You just dress

real stylish

and act like you're

worth a million bucks.

You're a decent looking guy; you

should have no problem at all.

Yeah I think my problem is

I'm more casual then stylish.

Ah, you're welcome to

anything in my closet.

Eh, thanks Sean, I

really appreciate it.

Me too.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Haven't you got a

plane to catch?

I've got time,

and you left

your toolbox.

And you tracked me

down to return it.

Well, an independent lady

like you needs her toolbox,

I mean, what if some other poor

soul needed you to save them.

It happens all the time.

I'm just impressed

that you have a toolbox.

Don't you?

What do you do

for home repairs?

I call Dennis,

my doorman.

You city boys

sure are spoiled.

We are, it's sad.

I'd be the first to

die in an apocalypse.

(laughs)

You born and raised

in the city?

Yup.

What got you into

advertising?

My dad was in it; I just

stayed with what I knew.

The path of least

resistance.

Something like that,

but I do enjoy it.

I bet you're good at it;

you look like a good salesman.

My last campaign was a

flying robotic reindeer.

Robo-reindeer?

Oh, my brother loved

that when he was a kid.

Well I'm the guy that

revived his career

taking him into space.

You're the guy that did that?

You are a good salesman.

Well I don't think of it

as selling as much as

creating an illusion.

In some ways I think that

concept has managed

to bleed into my

personal life.

How so?

Well, sometimes I think I

have managed to fool myself

into thinking I'm

happier than I am.

You're not happy?

I thought I was, but then I

experienced moments like this

morning, and

right now,

and I think that's what

real happiness is.

You know, for some people, the

best decision they ever made

is letting go of a plan and

allowing fate to carry them.

Is that so?

Is that what you do?

(laughs)

I try to.

But sometimes it's easier

to say no rather then yes.

Maybe it's out of fear.

I told you I'm bad at

taking my own advice.

It's hard to believe.

Well you're not the

only one that's good

at creating an illusion.

(knocking)

Hey.

Whoa, look at you.

You like?

I raided Sean's closet.

He said it was okay.

You look very dapper, the ladies

are gonna love you at open mic.

Oh stop, you're

making me blush.

They're gonna

love that too.

Come on, let's go.

Do you have a big family

celebration for Christmas?

Not really my parents moved to

Florida and I can't usually

take any time off.

Well you got a

boyfriend at least.

Yeah but he'll probably work

straight through the holiday's,

he's a realtor and

he's always busy.

Successful?

Yeah.

Um, thank you.

Sometimes I feel like

I have to go to one

of his open houses

just to see him.

Call me old fashioned but

I feel like if someone really

wants to see you,

they'll make an effort.

Hey, I'm sorry, I wasn't

judging, it's not my--

No, you're right, I mean,

you're not the first person

to tell me that.

We have problems;

I guess I'm just,

uh, stupid for

letting it happen.

No, no, you just

want to be loved.

We all do.

It sounds so pathetic,

but it's true.

Some things take

more effort.

It's worth it

in the end.

Can you tell

him that?

(laughs)

(phone ringing)

Sorry.

(phone ringing)

His ears must be

burning, this is him.

Do you need to go?

No.

I'm gonna let

him sweat.

I want to hear

you sing.

Well, someone's gotta

get this crowd going.

No one wants to

be the first up,

so how about you

kick things off?

No problem.

(tapping)

Joy to the world,

the Lord has come,

let earth receive

her king.

Let every heart

prepare him room.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven, heaven

and nature sing.

Joy to the world

The Savior reigns.

Let men their

songs employ.

While fields and

floods, rocks, hills,

and plains repeat

the sounding joy.

Repeat the

sounding joy.

Repeat, repeat

the sounding joy.

Joy to the world.

Joy to the world.

Joy to the world.

He rules the world.

With truth and grace.

And makes the

nations prove.

The glories of

His righteousness.

And wonders of His love.

And wonders of His love.

And wonders,

wonders of His love.

Wonders, wonders

of His...

Joy to the world.

Joy to the world.

Joy to the world.

Joy to the world.

Woo! (laughs)

(applause

and cheering)

Thank you.

(applause

and cheering)

Hey, thanks a lot.

Appreciate it.

That was amazing!

No one's gonna wanna

get up there after you.

I mean you are really good,

this is a tough crowd

and you had them in

the palm of your hand.

(laughs)

I got friends in radio, I

can hook you up. Seriously.

Thank you.

No, for taking me out and

giving me the chance to sing.

I'm having a

really good time.

Me too.

And you're welcome.

Everyone deserves a

chance at their dreams.

That realtor better

start treating you better.

You're awesome Mia.

See?

Fate did bring

you to New York.

It just may have.

Fate did bring

you to New York.

You missed

your flight.

There will be

other flights.

So, uh, where do I

get my game cards?

You know how

to play?

Are you kidding?

I k*lled at bingo in

the fifth grade.

I am taking home

that fruitcake.

Okay, we'll see, these people

are serious about their bingo.

Oh I got this.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Welcome everyone, Season's

Greetings to our regulars

and I see a few new faces,

thanks for joining us.

We have some very

special holiday prizes

so let's just

get started.

Under I, 16.

I, 16.

Woo!

This may be my

lucky night.

(clears throat)

Three-time

champion tonight.

You defended your

fifth grade title well.

That was a very

impressive victory dance

you did in front

of everyone.

Well you were right, I mean,

bingo can be very thrilling.

So, um, I thought maybe,

since I am a champion,

you might like to go

on a little adventure?

Unless you have to

be somewhere else.

No, nothing like that.

What do you

have in mind?

Mmm it's a surprise.

I promise I won't

keep you too late.

Okay.

Why not?

I just have to make

a phone call first.

Sure.

This is my first hayride.

New York isn't known

for its hayrides?

Let me tell ya, New

York is missing out.

(laughs)

I can't believe you

brought me here.

How did you even find

out about this place?

I did my research.

I even arranged for them to stay

open after closing just for us.

My dad used to bring us

here when we were kids.

So you save animals and

guys from New York City,

and you're handy

with home repairs,

who was the idiot

that let you go?

He was...

is a good guy actually.

What does he do?

A pilot.

He was always gone;

I could never compete

with that love of flying.

Ambition is a

double-edged sword.

Only if you let it be.

Depends on the person.

Maybe, maybe not.

People get comfortable,

and they stop caring.

You don't really

believe that.

Sometimes it's just easier

believing something.

Do you believe in

this, here?

Now?

I believe in what

I can feel.

Who would of ever

thought Christmas lights

could be so beautiful.

Why did you

come here Sean?

I felt lost,

disconnected from life.

You know 90% of our body mass

is made up of stardust.

In fact, all the elements

except hydrogen and helium

are found in the stars.

Okay.

So what does

that mean?

That we're all

connected.

Everything's

tied together.

So the next time you feel

disconnected just look up.

Because you are the

universe expressing itself.

It's impossible to

be separate from it.

Life sounds so

much more exciting

when you put

it like that.

It's the truth,

especially this time of year.

Christmas brings us into

a collective heartbeat.

If you sit still, you

can feel it all around.

so I decided to do

my own little mix--

I know, and you just like,

you just took the house down.

That was amazing.

I'm glad you liked it.

Yeah.

Well, thanks for

walking me home.

I'm just making sure

you get home safely.

How kind of you.

Well it's hard work

looking after you,

but I have to admit

I had a great time.

Me too.

I hope your boyfriend

doesn't mind it.

Mmm no.

I'm sure we'll fight

about it later.

You guys fight often?

About stupid things, like last

night I just wanted to listen

to silent night in the car but

he had to take a phone call.

Silent night?

Yeah, it's my favorite

Christmas carol,

my dad used to sing it to me

when I was little as a lullaby

and just, I just had the

best dreams when he did.

What are your

dreams Mia?

Well, I'm good

with my job so,

I guess it's time to take a

look at my personal life.

You know the holidays,

the New Year,

they're just always a time I

like to re-evaluate my life,

and look at where I am

now and where I'm going.

And where are

you going?

To a life filled with more

passion and less drama.

I like that.

(text tone)

Sorry.

The realtor?

Yeah, I gotta go.

Have a good night.

You too.

This was so nice,

thank you.

Yeah it was

really great.

I didn't honestly know how

it was gonna turn out.

(laughs)

We should get a

picture.

Oh yeah. Here.

Here, sit.

There you go.

How is it?

Definitely Facebook

approved.

Oh tag me in that.

Does this mean we'll

be Facebook friends;

you ready to take

it to that level?

I think I'm ready.

You know a friend of mine said

I should be more spontaneous.

What are your

thoughts on that?

Spontaneity exquisite

freedom of the unexpected.

I'm a big fan.

(phone ringing)

I need to answer.

(phone ringing)

Hey.

I'll be there soon.

We should go.

Hot date?

No, nothing like that.

Uh, yeah, sure,

let's go.

Good morning.

Grits again?

I am hooked,

and Chappy discovered

a way to make,

well, fake

low-fat latte's.

You have left your

mark on Butters.

I am honored.

I wanted to thank you again for

last night; I had a lot of fun.

Until Cinderella

took a phone call,

on her way home.

Yeah, well, I had to.

So it wasn't the kiss?

You started it.

Once you held my hand I

couldn't help myself.

I'm glad you did,

I enjoyed it.

Me too.

Which leads me to

my next question,

not to sound presumptuous but,

I feel like we have a real

attraction here, dare

I say real connection.

How do we keep that going

when I go back to New York?

Maybe we just let

it unfold naturally.

I don't think I

can do that.

I really can't help but think of

the future when it comes to you.

Sean there are things

you don't know,

my life is here.

And I believe I can

add to that life, Ryan,

if you'll let me.

(phone ringing)

Excuse me a second.

If there's

someone else--

Nothing like that.

That's what you

said last night.

Look, I'll be back tonight

for the tree lighting

at the town hall, it's a

Christmas tradition.

Meet me there and

we'll continue

this conversation

there, okay?

Promise?

Yes, trust me.

I can do that.

Besides I'm a sucker

for Christmas trees.

I'm just leaving Butters now,

I'll see you soon, okay?

I don't care; I just

want us to have dinner.

Well we talked about

this last night,

we said that if we wanted

our relationship to work

we had to make

more of an effort.

Okay.

Yeah I get it.

Okay, talk to you later.

Hey.

Hi.

Bad time for lunch?

No.

I'm fine.

You sure?

I'll live.

Boyfriend?

Sometimes I just feel like

I'm trying to fit a square

into a circle.

I mean it's not supposed to

be this difficult, right?

It's so easy

when I'm with--

never mind.

Come on, I'll treat you to

a sushi lunch and a hug.

Thank you,

I needed that.

But forget sushi, let's go

to BeBe's they have just

what the doctor ordered.

Ooo, yeah they do.

So this is your

happy meal?

Hot dogs and

hot chocolate.

Mmhmm, strange combo I

know but cheers me up.

I love it.

Proof strange combo's

can be the best matches.

It's surprising but true.

Surprises are good.

You should come visit

North Carolina some time.

I'd like to.

All of New York will be

listening at the open mic

tonight, including A&R reps,

I can get you on the line-up.

Really?

Yup.

Wow.

Thanks Mia.

You're talented,

you should be heard.

No promises, but

it's an opportunity.

Wow, I really

appreciate it.

No problem.

Well what can

I do for you?

Nothing.

My kindness comes

with no obligations.

Ah, that's right. I

remember that speech.

Yeah.

Well then, how about

some more hot chocolate?

Mm mmhmm.

(text tone)

Ah, someone might be

coming to his senses.

Really?

Mmhmm.

I hope you're right.

We'll see.

You deserve it.

I'll get us some

more refills.

(text tone)

(knocking)

Excuse me, Denis gave me

your apartment number.

I want you to know it

cost me a very large tip.

I'm Owen.

I'm Halo.

Like an angel?

Yes... I seen you with your

girlfriend, I thought I would

come by and introduce myself

since we're neighbors.

Oh no, she's, uh,

she's not my girlfriend.

Just a friend.

That's nice.

Can I, um...

Offer you something,

you wanna come in?

No.

I just came to say hi.

I'm free tonight though.

Oh, uh, sure, okay.

Pick me up at 7,

apartment 606.

(robot noises)

Kalup sweetie, I want to

talk to you about tonight.

What are you doing?

Robo and I are going to

space in my rocket ship.

I want you to

meet someone.

Who?

A friend.

Well he's not really a friend,

he's someone that...

Forget it.

This was a bad idea.

Why?

Because he's a guy.

So am I.

Mommy, do you want to go

to space with me and robo?

I'd like to baby but I

think there's only room

for you and robo.

Robo says you can

go to space too.

You just gotta believe.

I've thought a

lot about this

and if we can't even be

together at Christmas

then there's no point in

us being together at all.

Yeah, I guess this

is goodbye forever.

Okay.

Goodbye.

(sighs)

Hey.

Hey!

I was just thinking

about you.

I have something

to tell you.

Me too. Is it cool if I

bring a date tonight?

A date?

Yeah, her name is Halo, she's

a fashion model or something,

lives in the building.

I guess she realized

we were neighbors

'cause she came

knocking on my door.

Well, she came knocking

on Sean's door.

It's weird 'cause she's ignored

me every day until now.

That's because she's

attracted to money

and she thinks you

have lots of it.

Come on that's a

little judgmental.

No, it's the truth.

How do you

not see that?

She doesn't really care

about who you really are.

Well how do

you know that?

You're right;

it's your life.

Enjoy your date

with Halo.

I need to get

back to work.

I guess I'll just go.

Yeah.

Bye.

(knocking)

Kimber?

Surprise.

I came to spend

Christmas with you.

Hah, you've been

roughing it, huh?

How'd you find me?

Facebook.

I have to admit I

thought it was a joke,

and then I got here

and it's not.

What are you some

social media sluth?

You didn't exactly

hide your location.

It's a friendly town,

everyone loves the boy

from New York City.

I thought we were

taking some time off.

We did, for a re-evaluation,

and I realize I was a fool.

My answer is yes.

Yes to what?

The last time we saw

each other you had a ring.

Remember?

Yeah, but what about

Larry Fitz Gilbert?

A flash in the pan,

totally over.

Really?

Larry made me realize

how much I love you.

How's that?

Because when we were apart

and I was with him,

it made me realize

how much I missed you.

Sean, you know we

belong together.

I was wrong before but you

made me realize how important

the future is.

And Sean, I want my

future to be with you.

Are you going

somewhere?

Uh, just some boring townsfolk

getting together to light

the Christmas tree at

town hall, no big deal,

just something to do.

You wouldn't

be interested.

Sounds like a party.

Just let me freshin' up.

Bathroom?

I gotta do something,

take your car,

I'll meet you there.

Hey.

Hi.

Everything okay?

Yeah, uh,

everything's great.

I'm really glad

to see you,

I thought a lot about

what you said earlier.

Right I need

to tell you--

Me first please.

There is someone

else in my life.

Is it the guy that keeps

calling you call the time?

Hey mom.

Hey little buddy.

I want you to meet a friend

of mommy's. This is Sean.

Nice to meet you,

Sean.

You too.

Mom and I went to

the moon today.

You don't say.

With robo.

I love robo.

I know him

very well.

I wanna show

Chappy robo.

Okay, don't wonder off.

You're a mom.

I am.

I like to keep my private

life private until I know

I can trust someone.

That's why there's no

Kalup on your Facebook.

In case you haven't guessed

Kalup is the someone

else in my life.

In fact he is my life, which is

why I needed you to meet him.

I didn't tell you

about him sooner

because I didn't know

what to expect.

I do want this to work.

Ryan I need to--

I know it's a risk,

and there's location problems

but I'm willing to try.

So are you free for

Christmas dinner?

I would like

to be but I--

Honey, I've been

looking for you.

I'm Kimber,

Sean's fianc.

No, I can explain.

No need to.

I clearly made

a huge mistake.

You both have a

Merry Christmas.

Ryan, wait!

(clapping and

cheering)

We're leaving?

It's not over.

Yeah it is, I'll meet

you back at the house.

(knocking)

Hello there.

Hi.

I thought I was coming

over to your place?

I couldn't wait.

Do you mind?

No, not at all.

So, what are

you hungry for?

I'm not really

a big eater.

Calories are kind

of a job hazard.

I'm a model.

I eat what I need to.

Tough job.

What do you do?

I'm a repairman.

Do you own

the business?

I do.

Mmm.

We should get going; I'm up

for suggestions as to where.

I usually leave the

'where' up to the guy.

Okay.

I'm new to New York,

my friend took me to this

great open mic club.

(laughs)

The girl you were

with in the lobby?

Yeah, Mia.

Figures she would take you

to an open mic club.

She's obviously

low rent.

Careful, she's

a good friend.

We should get going.

You forget something?

Yeah, I really did.

(slam)

What are

you doing?

(smack)

Do you know

who I am?

Absolutely.

You're the wrong

girl for me.

Merry Christmas Owen.

Hey, you too Denis.

You okay?

Not really.

Denis since you're

my New York guru,

what should I do if I think

I'm in love with a girl?

Well do you think

you really love her?

I mean you've only been

in New York a short time.

I know that's what's

so incredible.

My previous relationship

lasted seven years

but I've never felt like this.

I don't know if she feels

the same but I gotta

tell her how I feel.

Say what you

have to say.

I mean it's scary, but once

it's done the high hands rest.

And if it is who I think it is,

there will be a happy outcome.

You're a wise

man, Denis.

I hope you're right.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas Owen.

What are you doing

here Kimber?

You're my fianc.

I wanna spend

Christmas with you.

You wanted to

take time off

and you were pretty

clear about that.

You were bored with me,

our relationship went stale.

Crumbled.

Remember?

I changed my mind.

I'm very happy with you.

You saw that picture of

me and Ryan of Facebook.

Was it your heart or ego

that made that decision?

Sean...

you know that we

belong together.

I used to think so, I got so

caught up in having a future

and following that blueprint

that I totally missed what

was right there

in front of me.

I'm glad you

really see me, us.

I do.

You came here because

you can't stand the idea

that I may have moved

on with someone else.

Yes, I uh, I saw

the picture,

but it just made me

realize that I love you.

And Larry Fit Gilbert

went back to his fianc.

You're not the

only social menace.

I'm sorry Kimber

but I can't do this.

You bought me a ring.

Me.

I bought a ring but

it's not for you.

Not anymore.

I bought a ring but

it's not for you.

Excuse me.

Hey, do you mind

doing me a favor

and turning these

lights down?

Thank you.

Silent night!

Holy night!

All is calm

all is bright.

Round yon virgin

mother and child.

Holy infant so

tender and mild.

Sleep in

heavenly peace!

Sleep in heavenly peace!

(applause)

I didn't like how we ended

things earlier today.

It's in the past, no

need to dwell on it.

So where's your date?

It never happened.

I realized something.

What's that?

My heart's already

been taken, by you.

Look, I know you

have a boyfriend--

Not anymore.

I broke up with him.

You did?

Right before I

saw you today.

I realized that everything

that was wrong with him,

was right with you.

And you still

believe that?

I was beginning

to doubt it but,

you sang silent night.

My sister told me that if I

stay open I may find a love

I never knew I wanted but,

desperately needed.

I thought it was a bunch of

nonsense but when I met you,

I realized how

true it really is.

I had to come all the way to

New York City to find it but

somewhere along the way

I fell for you Mia.

I don't know maybe I fell for

you the first moment I saw you

but was just too stupid or

too scared to admit it.

But now with every moment I

fall deeper and deeper in love.

It's like magic.

It just keeps

getting better.

You have no idea how wonderful

it is to hear you say that.

I'm in love with you too but I

just thought I was being silly.

Would you by chance

want to spend Christmas

back home with me?

I guess that's a yes.

(laughs) Yes!

Best Christmas

present ever.

(cheering and

clapping)

(laughing)

(knocking)

It's late Sean, what

are you doing here?

I need to talk to you.

You don't have to explain,

everything makes sense.

It's fine.

You'll go back to New York

and I'll wish you all the best.

You're blowing me off.

No, I'm being honest,

which is something you

should try some time.

Okay, I should of

told you about Kimber,

I'm sorry.

I asked you why

you came here.

You never said anything

about a girlfriend,

and definitely

not a fianc.

That's because at

the time she wasn't.

Yes I bought a ring and

yes I was going to propose.

I...

had all these ideas about

how the future would be

and you know what, life

just laughed in my face.

I'm sure it did,

but Kimber made it very clear

that you're still together.

Why else would

she come here?

Kimber came here

on her own.

No invitation from me.

Ugh...

I don't know, maybe this

just all happened so

we don't make

a big mistake.

Or maybe Kimber did

me the biggest favor.

If she hadn't made me realize

how I was living my life

I would never

of come here.

And I never would of

realized I was missing

a real connection

in my life.

I never would

of found you.

You woke me up Ryan.

You made me realize that if I'm

always planning for the future

I won't be present for

it when it comes.

You showed me how to be present,

how to absorb the moment.

And you made me be

willing to experience it.

It's not just my

heart that's at risk.

Maybe this is all an

illusion you're gonna

forget when you go

back to New York.

No, it's not.

What's real to me is that

every moment I'm with you,

is the best moment

of my life.

I'm in this for

the long hall.

Starting now.

Whatever it takes.

All I need is to

here you say this.

You'll get on

the plane--

No. I've come to far; no

way I am turning back.

I have a son.

I think Kalup

is wonderful.

You didn't really think

that would scare me off?

Maybe.

Is that why you

kept it a secret?

I'm not looking

for a dad for Kalup.

What scares me, Sean, is

that he seems to like you.

That boy has dealt with

a lot of disappointment

and I don't want to feel one

ounce of what I felt today.

I'm sorry about that.

It was never my

intention to hurt you.

But you did and I know

you won't do it again.

I promise you I won't.

Do you believe in fate?

'Cause I do.

You know why?

Because I was just supposed

to be coming her to regroup.

That's what's so astounding

about all of this.

Somehow fate brought me

something greater than

I could ever imagine.

It brought me you.

You truly believe ours

is a real connection?

Written in the stars.

Merry Christmas!

Hey, little brother,

just in time.

How are you?

Ryan, I want you

to meet Mia.

Thanks for having me.

Owen has told me

so much about you.

Very nice to meet you.

Where is Kalup?

He's playing.

Kalup!

He's coming.

Mia, what are

you doing here?

I came with Owen.

Sean this is my

brother, Owen.

Sean?

Sean Tucker?

Yeah.

Owen Harrison,

you're Ryan's brother.

What are you

doing here?

Ryan invited me.

You asked me about how to

impress the local girls here.

Well, it was just, you know,

the one local girl.

I hope you're

cool with that?

Hahaa!!

You should of told

me it was Ryan,

I would of told

you all her secrets.

So you and Mia?

Yup.

(laughing)

Kalup the man.

Hey, a toast to the best house

swap ever in the history of

house swaps.

To start dust.

And to silent night.

Merry Christmas.

(everyone)

Merry Christmas.

(laughing)

Merry Christmas,

little buddy.

Hey.

All right, sis,

let's eat.

...Let every heart

prepare him room.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven, heaven

and nature sing.

Joy to the world

The Savior reigns.

Let men their

songs employ...