♪ Christmas ♪
♪ The snow's coming down ♪
♪ Christmas 7
♪ I'm watching it fall ♪
♪ Christmas 7
♪ Watch the people around 7
♪ Christmas 7
♪ Baby, please come home ♪
♪ Christmas 7
♪ The church bells in town 7
♪ Christmas 7
♪ Are ringing a song I
♪ Christmas 7
♪ What a happy sound 7
♪ Christmas 7
♪ Baby, please come home ♪
♪ They're singing
deck the halls ♪
[Radio] & but it's not like
christmas at all
♪ I remember
when you were here 7
♪ And all the fun
we had last year ♪
♪ Christmas 7
♪ Pretty lights on the tree... ♪
Wasn't it just thanksgiving?
[Financial advisor]: the prices
are artificially inflated
By the strength of sales.
50% Of winter buyback.
[Radio host]:so you're arguing
That increasing
the value of shares
Is abad thing?
[Financial advisor]:no, no,
But issuing millions in bonds
and financial stock buybacks
Put the pressure
on mutual returns
By making huge...
Good morning, forbes.
We need to look at
your portfolio.
I think it's time to diversify.
[Meows]
There you go.
Catnip is trading up. Whooq!
All right.
Text me
if you need me.
Good morning, eve!
Hey, ruth.
Wow, that is
some sweater.
Well, thanks!
I can pick you up one.
There are quite afew left.
That's okay.
I think that that is
A one-sweater
per-building sweater.
Oh, he's left already
for the holidays?
Diving in the caymans? Wow!
Well, have him call me
when he comes up for air.
Yes. Eve morgan.
That's right.
Thank you so much. Okay!
Bye-bye.
Thanks, miss.
Yeah, absolutely.
Okay, thanks.
Talk to you later.
Hey, jeff.
Hi, grace.
Hey, carter.
Good morning, eve.
Coming to the party
tomorrow?
What party?
The office
christmas party?
Oh, right.
Tell me you're
not working.
Well,
while you're drinking eggnog,
I'm going
to be improving our bottom line.
I remember being
like you once.
[Eve]:
mm-hmm.
Hi, dr. Morgan.
Bonjour!
How is helen?
Is she still riding dressage?
Yes, of course, I remember.
Look, I am just
going to say it, okay?
Let the chips fall
where they may.
Apex east is a solid firm,
But what are they doing for you?
3%"?
I could double it.
Drinks tonight?
Yes! Yes! Of course.
Tres bien!
I'll have my assistant
set it up.
Okay. Bye!
[Lisa]:
you bought a tree?
[Eve]: oh, client gift.
What color is that?
Celery?
We need to set up and print
anew client signature pack
Because I'm going
to sign fontaine & fowler.
That's fantastic!
I thought
they were with apex east.
Yes, not for long.
And that is why
you're my idol.
I'm going to sign
one new client
Before the new year,
And I'm going
to beat out carter
For that partnership.
All right.
Go ahead, book my table
at the city club for 6:00.
Oh, and I've got
a conference call at 12:30
With gibson.
Conflict.
You have lunch
with your brother today.
Oh...
That's today?
And you told me
not to let you cancel again
Since you've done it
three times already.
You know what?
We'll book the conference room
for noon,
And that way,
I can have half an hour,
And I can catch up with him.
Okay?
Okay.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
There you go, bud.
Much better.
Hey!
There she is!
I didn't know
you were bringing the boys!
Hey!
What a great surprise.
We wanted
to make sure you're real.
Oh.
Where were you
hiding?
Hey, manners.
Okay, so, big question.
What do you want
for christmas?
You already
gave something.
What?
The company fruit basket.
Oh.
Okay, so, uh...
What do you think about bikes?
[Boys, together]:
bikes! That's awesome!
Eve, that's too much.
No, it's fine!
It's for christmas.
It only comes once a year,
thank goodness.
Come on.
Look, look
what I got for you.
Let's have some cookies.
Yum, yum.
We've got milk.
Listen, I'm sorry
about the change in plans,
But I have
this conference call,
And I just can't
change it.
Well, at least tell me
You're still coming
for christmas.
Sherry's making your favorites,
the special green beans?
Mm...
It's oak park.
It's ahalf-hour cab ride.
But I'm just so busy.
[Sighs] eve...
I'm about
to make partner.
I mean,
I'm this close!
You know,
Crestlane just hasn't even
nominated someone for partner
In 10 years.
That's great, sis.
But...
Look, I know we didn't have
alot when we were kids,
But we had each other.
Now you're working
all the time.
I mean, what about
the rest of your life?
I'll get to it.
When?
You never see your family.
You put all your relationships
on the back burner.
No, that's not true.
Really?
When was the last time
you let anyone in?
Well, actually...
I have a relationship now.
Mm-hmm, yes.
My relationship is
a long-distance relationship
Because...
My boyfriend
is in the future.
Mm-hmm.
-Eve.
-Yeah?
Can I talk to you
for a second?
Yes, definitely,
but first,
Go get my nephews
some bikes.
-Eve.
-Go!
They're going
to love it.
-Taxi!
-Taxi!
-Oh!
-Oh, sorry.
-Sorry.
-No, no, I'm sorry.
I was here first.
Well, I'm pretty sure
we were here at the same time.
Um.... Are you
going north?
Yeah, northside.
Me too.
Want to share?
Okay.
[Radio]: j ...in a one-horse
open sleigh 7
♪ O'er the field we go... ♪
How's your day been?
In the trenches.
How about you?
Maybe a different
kind of trench.
Sir, could you change
this radio station?
You don't like
christmas music?
No. It goes on
and on and on.
"Tis the season.
Yeah, fa-la-la-la-la.
Ho-ho-ho.
♪ Dashing through the snow 7 ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh
Partridges in trees.
What do those words even mean?
I'm pretty sure
they're called "lyrics."
But they're
non-migratory birds.
And if they did
make a nest,
It wouldn't even be
in a pear tree.
Oh, sir, we're going to need
to take madison up here.
[Man]: no, please,
stay on state.
Madison will get us
into traffic.
Yeah,
but my stop is first.
Well, you're going
to make me late.
Yeah, you're going
to make me late
For avery important meeting.
Life or death important?
Actually, yes.
Okay.
So turn right, sir.
Aaaaand...
Jingle all the way.
Well, I'm going to walk.
Here, thank you.
Um...
Good luck
with your guitar thing.
Happy holidays.
You can turn the music back on.
-Oh, hey!
-Hey.
I'm on my way out,
But I brought you
some eggnog.
Oh, thank you!
Is this poisoned?
Alittle piece of advice
From someone
who's been at this longer?
I know how badly
you want this partnership,
And you're probably
going to get it,
But some really good stuff
is passing you by.
Are you trying
to psych me out?
I'll see you tomorrow.
Oh, don't give up that easily!
I'm going home
to christmas carol
With my family.
Okay. Have fun.
You're welcome
to join us.
Thank you,
But while you're out caroling,
I am going to be here,
signing new clients.
Goodnight, eve.
Bye. Thanks, carter!
[Carols playing] j we wish you
a merry christmas ♪
♪ We wish you
a merry christmas 7 ♪
♪ We wish you
a merry christmas 7 ♪
♪ And a happy new year...
Oh!
Oh...
Bye. Say goodbye
to your grandpa.
Bye, lauren!
Bye, grandma!
Bye, grandpa!
Hi, sally.
Hey, honey.
How was
your last day of school?
Andy barnes ate
That's all?
Joe!
I thought
you were on a diet.
This is my day
to cheat.
You said that yesterday.
You weren't supposed
to remember that.
[Lauren]:
uncle max!
Hey, kiddo!
Did you have a fun sleepover
with your grandparents?
Yeah.
Yeah?
How about school?
You guys rehearse that play?
Forget about me.
How was your audition?
I, uh...
I didn't actually make it.
Wait, why?
Traffic jam.
Sorry, kiddo.
Next christmas, okay?
But that's 372 days away.
It'll go fast.
Here.
Working on our famous
yuletide stew.
Needs more turmeric.
Turmeric?
All right.
Remember when you and mom
used to sing at the holidays
And write those funny songs?
Yeah, I remember.
Why can't you just start again?
Not that easy, kiddo.
Because you have me?
Of course not.
I love having you.
I was just never any good
without your mom.
You are good.
Remember when you told me
That you were stuck
on those lines in your play?
I'm stuck, too.
Now, come on.
Turmeric, or not turmeric?
That is the question.
You're trying to distract me,
aren't you?
How did you guess?
Uncle max?
I know you're not
a morning person,
But is it okay
if we get up early
And go sledding?
Who says
I'm not a morning person?
You said
musicians were night owls.
Well...
That was before you moved in.
Now I never sleep
at all.
When grandma and grandpa leave,
Are you going to teach me
to play guitar?
Let's talk about it
after new year's, okay?
Goodnight, sweetie.
Sweet dreams.
Dear god...
It's me, lauren.
I think
this is too big for santa,
So I'm going straight to you.
I only want one thing
for christmas...
My uncle max to be happy again.
Yes, I'll hold.
Sure.
Roasted chestnuts?
Oh, nut allergy!
Santa hat?
Christmas scarf?
Hey, ted?
It's eve morgan
from crestlane financial.
Look, I'm just going to come
right out and say it.
Let the chips fall
where they may.
I know you're with westlane
trade financial brokerage,
And I just want to pitch...
[Screams]
What the...?
Snowball?
Hi...
Hey, kitty.
You look just like a cat
I had when I was little,
Except he had a black tail.
Hey...
There you go.
[Woman]:
miss morgan?
Hello.
I'm pearl.
I'm going to be with you
during this transition.
Transition?
Okay, I don't know
what kind of hospital this is,
Or why I'm here,
But as you can see,
I'm perfectly fine.
In fact,
I've never felt better, so...
Hopefully, you bill insurance.
I have 90-10
group coverage.
We don't take
insurance up here.
Okay.
Then I'll just...
I'll put it on my credit card.
Credit cards aren't necessary
here either.
But...
Where's my bag?
I mean, where
is my phone?
They don't matter.
Do I have a concussion?
No.
But... I am on some kind
of medication, though, right?
'Cause I think
I'm having a reaction.
Everything is white.
Yes.
Isn't it beautiful?
It's so peaceful.
No! It's not peaceful!
It's crazy...
Or I am.
Did carter put you up to this?
No.
I mean,
that is devious.
He's got
that warm, friendly smile.
Wow, he must really want
the partnership.
You know, as I see it,
I think he's going to get it.
Over my dead body.
What?
Miss morgan, do you remember
When you tripped
and you fell on the ice,
And you hit your head
very hard
When you were making
that cold call?
How do you even know that?
Miss morgan...
You are in heaven.
Heaven?
Did you see that?
Oh, snowball does that
all the time up here.
Snowball's been gone
for along time.
Time can be very confusing,
But in time,
you'll settle in.
So...
What you're saying is that...
I'm dead?
Wait, I can't be dead yet!
I just wasn't even
finished living.
I barely started.
I had all these things
to do.
I was going to start
my own hedge fund,
And buy a country house,
and get married,
And I never even let
myself fall in love.
Just, it can't be over!
Oh, no, no, no.
Sit. No.
Don't cry, miss morgan.
We are angels.
Angels can't cry.
Angels?
So this is it?
This is the end?
No, we like to think of this
as the new beginning.
What do we do here?
Well, among other things,
We answer prayers,
And I'm a guardian angel,
And you've been selected
to be a christmas angel.
Christmas?
Now I know
there's been a mistake.
Well, I agree,
It's not an obvious choice,
But we have a shortage
this season.
I barely celebrate christmas.
Well, now you can.
With all due respect, pearl,
I just don't see myself
celebrating anything
For along, long time.
Perhaps when you go back,
it will change.
You're being sent down
to answer a christmas wish.
I get to go back?
Mm-hmm.
For a week.
What happens in a week?
Christmas.
Oh!
I'm back!
Mm-hmm.
Now, there are rules.
Rules?
Yes, you must not attract
any attention to yourself.
No one can know
that you are now an angel.
But who would believe that
anyway?
You'd be surprised.
Why is everyone
staring at us?
Because you are
the only one they can see.
Oh, so they all just think
I'm talking to myself.
It's chicago, dear.
Everybody does it...
And you are allowed
to inspire,
But not to lead...
Uh-huh...
And then you must do
all of this by yourself.
You must find your own way,
And under no circumstances
Are you to form
any attachments
Or relationships.
Well, I never found time
to do that on earth.
I don't think I'm going
to start in the afterlife.
And...
No contacting
anyone that you know.
[Pearl]: I have such a fondness
for this city.
I love to come back
and check it out when I can.
I grew up in wicker park.
How long ago was that?
Let's just say I've been
wearing white a long time.
I never noticed
all the colors,
The lights
and the sounds.
It's so beautiful.
Yeah.
My brother...
I have to tell my brother.
He doesn't know
what happened to me.
Yes, he does.
You have to focus
on your assignment now.
We have alittle girl
Who's extremely worried
about her uncle.
He's at acrossroads
in his life,
And I'm afraid
he's lost his way.
Okay,
but what am I supposed to do?
I don't know how
you're going to fix it,
But you really need
to do it before christmas.
Let's go.
There he is.
[Eve]: him?
Yeah.
But I know him.
No, not really.
Pearl?
Pearl? Pearl!
Pearl, come back!
You lose a reindeer
or something?
Uh...
And... An angel.
Like "hark the herald
angels sing," angel?
Fa-la-la-la-la,
la-la-la-la.
So...
Didn't think
I'd see you again.
Me neither.
Maybe it's fate.
Maybe, yeah.
At this point,
I think that I'd probably
believe just about anything.
What was all that outside?
I recently hit my head.
Are you all right?
I'm alive for now.
So you work here?
Yep.
Manager, cook,
bouncer, owner.
Where's your guitar?
I don't need that
to flip burgers.
So what can I get you?
Uh...
A triple espresso,
please?
How about black coffee
with unlimited refills?
I'll take it.
You know her?
We met in a cab.
She's pretty.
I'm pretty sure
she's also nuts.
Who isn't?
I've got my hands full, sally.
They're not
that full.
So, did you make your
appointment on time?
No...
There was a traffic jam
on madison.
I'm sorry.
Okay, you know what?
I'm just going to come right out
and say it.
Let the chips fall
where they may.
I can see that you have
alot going on here,
But is your bottom line
where you want it to be?
Is my what what?
Priorities.
You know?
Guitar, diner.
Diner, guitar.
Still not following.
I feel like maybe you are...
At a crossroads.
You really should have
that head checked.
Sally, can you take this
for me, please?
I've got to get lauren home.
Come on, kiddo.
It's late.
Oh, by the way,
I googled partridges.
They do go in trees.
Pear trees?
Can I get you anything else?
No, no,
that's it, thank you.
And here we go.
[Sally]: you need
a bit more coffee.
I'm going to need
a new assignment.
I think maybe
a new approach.
But he's probably out
getting a restraining order
Right now!
Since when would
that even bother you?
Just how much
do you know about me?
I know that
you were driven.
People think that
You're very relentless
and ambitious.
That's what people
think of me?
It is.
You know, they call
you "the poacher."
My cat!
I forgot
all about him!
He's all alone.
[Man]: so, what happened?
She was in a
terrible accident,
And I haven't noticed anybody
come by to look after her.
Don't worry, eve.
I'll take care
of forbes.
Do you like christmas?
You're going to love
staying with me and tinsel.
Yes, you are.
I just can't believe
she would do that for me.
It's as though no one
ever lived here.
I mean,
I hardly speak to her.
Well, that's what
neighbors are for, dear,
You know, to help
each other out.
I'm just not sure
that I would do the same.
Well, maybe this
is your chance
To redeem yourself.
Oh, who are
these people?
Uh, I don't know.
They were just in the frame
when I bought it.
I never had a chance
to put apicture in there.
Really?
Yeah.
And refrigerator is...?
It's there.
-This?
_Uh-huh.
What do you have?
Well, there's no food!
I ate out alot.
So, okay...
How does this really even work?
I mean, what do I do?
Where do I go?
You can go
anywhere you want.
Do I sleep?
You know the old adage,
"you'll sleep when you're dead?"
That's not true.
Oh.
Do I eat?
You can eat
anything you want,
You will never
put on weight.
Wow.
Well...
And you actually think
That I can change
someone's life?
I absolutely do.
Why?
Well, you pick stocks,
and I pick people,
And I picked you.
Uncle max!
-Hi, kiddo!
-Joe!
Where you been at, girl?
We got ayo-yo lesson.
Now look, this here
is called "walk the reindeer,"
Not to be confused
with "walk the dog."
You guys have fun?
Yeah.
We took her shopping.
We got her some things
for the warmer weather.
You didn't tell her, did you?
No, but somebody needs to.
You don't have to keep
reminding me, marla.
Apparently, I do.
She spends four nights
a week in adiner,
And that is no place
fora little girl.
You're just making it
worse by waiting.
How could it
possibly be worse?
There you go.
Back for a refill?
Yes, please...
And, um, I'll have
whatever she's having.
Mm, angel food.
What?
She means my cake.
Oh.
Yes, yes...
And some pie.
Apple or cherry?
Both?
Did a boy just break up
with you?
No.
Then why are you ordering
three desserts?
Well...
I just found out
That I can eat whatever I want
and not gain weight.
[Gasps]
Me too!
I'm lauren.
Hi. I'm eve.
Like christmas eve.
That's right! Yes!
What are you working on?
My school play.
It's tonight, and...
I don't have
the lines down.
Uh-oh...
Let me have a look.
Hmm...
Ooh, "hark, ye shepherds,
cometh thy flock in joy."
Yikes!
Wow. Thank you.
Do you have a pen
I could borrow?
Yeah.
Okay, so,
I have this memory trick.
I used to use it to remember
clients' information.
So you take each letter
from the beginning,
And you say,
"Hey, you sharks,
Cover that fellow in jam,"
And then each letter
corresponds to your line.
Do you want to try?
Hark, ye shepherds,
cometh thy flock in joy.
I did it!
Uncle max, I did it!
[Eve]:
that's so good.
Thanks.
Cake and pie and... Pie
are on the house.
Thank you.
Um...
We kind of got off
to arough start,
So I apologize.
Apology accepted.
Okay.
You live around here?
Mm...
I'm in the process
of relocating.
You must be
the favorite uncle.
That's me.
Are her parents on holiday?
No, they're, um...
There was an accident
going on two years now.
Her mom was my sister.
That's terrible.
I'm sorry.
They made me guardian
if anything should happen.
I just, uh...
Never thought it would.
Can eve come
to my play tonight?
I think
she's probably busy, sweetie.
I would love
to "cometh."
You do realize
That it's a5th grade
christmas play, right?
Yes!
Where is that theatrical event
happening?
Grover cleveland
elementary, on 17th?
Do you-- do you happen to know
these brothers,
Bobby and caleb morgan?
Do you know them?
Yeah, they were supposed
to be shepherds in our play,
But they had some sort
of family emergency.
Lauren, come help me
with whipped cream!
So I guess maybe we should
exchange numbers?
You know, in case the critics
close the play early?
L, 1... I lost my phone.
You lost...?
Yeah, i...
I should go.
Oh, sure.
Thank you.
Bye.
I got this.
Bye.
She's not coming, is she?
Lost her phone.
They can't hear you
or see you.
This is what
we call "gazing."
It's the guardian
angel's way
Of looking in
on those we love.
[Tyler]: hey, guys.
What are you doing?
Making pictures
for aunt eve.
So she can be here with us,
even when she can't be.
She'd love
both of these.
I know it.
The last time I saw him,
I blew him off for a client.
I just... Can't let that be
the last thing between us.
Don't break the rules.
I just want
to tell him I'm sorry.
I just... I missed so much.
All their soccer games, and...
Trick or treating...
Of course, christmas...
Don't you think maybe
you're too hard on yourself?
For their birthday,
I got them a gift card,
And then
I had my assistant sign it.
That is lame.
[Quiet chatter]
Excuse me, excuse me.
Thank you.
Hi!
You made it.
Of course.
So you really did
lose your phone?
Yes, I did.
This is marla and ben.
That's lauren's dad's parents.
That's joe and sally
from the diner.
You know them.
It's eve.
Hey, everyone.
[7]
In the town
of bethlehem,
On a starry night,
A baby was born...
And three wise men
followed a star
To the ba...ma... Manger...
T-to celebrate
its joyous celebration.
Hark, ye shepherds,
cometh their flock in joy!
[Shepherd]: this night,
under the desert stars,
A baby jesus was born,
And this day...
[Lauren]:
uncle max!
Kiddo!
You were amazing.
Thanks.
That was because of eve.
No, it was all you.
I tried to teach your trick
to the other shepherds,
But it didn't go so well.
Yeah, we noticed.
[Laughing]
Well, I'm glad that max
won't be alone, at least.
Oh, no.
We just met.
Oh, no,
he must like you.
He invited you
to lauren's play.
No, lauren--
lauren invited me.
Well, maybe you can talk
some sense into him.
He needs
to tell her.
She's coming to live with us
after the new year.
Where do you live?
Florida.
We have a lovely
house with a pool,
And there are kids
her age everywhere.
It's awonderful
place to grow up.
But don't you think
she'll miss max?
Well, he can visit.
Come on, marla.
You've said enough.
Well, we're heading out.
We're going to take lauren
out for some hot chocolate.
Wow, lucky you!
See you tomorrow.
Bye!
Goodnight, kiddo.
See you later.
Not unless I see you first.
[Makes expl*si*n noises]
We did it.
No, you were wonderful.
Thanks.
Okay, come on.
Thanks, guys.
Hey, don't stay up
too late!
She is so amazing.
Yeah, she is.
She is.
So, I'm guessing
You don't have
a christmas tree.
You are right.
That will not stand.
What?
Come with me.
Oh-ho-ho!
Wow!
This wreath is exactly
like the one
My brother and I always had
when we were kids.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah, we never had a tree,
but we always had a wreath.
You put your presents
under a wreath?
Oh, there weren't very many
of those.
I always promised myself
that I would never be poor,
And I just thought
That there'd be time
for the perfect christmas later.
So maybe
this is later.
[Man]: hey, max.
Hey, tony.
About time you brought
a girlfriend around here.
That's enough.
This is eve.
We just met.
Hi.
You're...
♪ Together now 7
♪ Together ♪
Okay, thank you.
That's enough.
Best song
he ever wrote.
Just sell me a wreath,
will you, please?
Wait! Wait...
"Together now."
That does sound familiar.
You must have seen him
sing it on tw.
Him and his sister won
"america's got music."
It was along time ago.
A couple years is nothing.
It's alifetime.
I'll write you up.
Thank you.
[Eve]:
I have a question for you.
[Max]: uh-huh...
You know the night
that I met you in the cab?
Where were you going?
An audition.
Oh, did I make you
miss it?
Oh, it's no big deal.
It was just
some christmas eve thing.
Wait, downtown?
At the palace.
I made you miss
the show at the palace?
I feel terrible!
Don't, don't.
I... Wasn't really that late.
I only agreed to go
'cause lauren kept bugging me,
And then,
when I got there...
I just couldn't do it.
I don't understand.
My sister, becky,
and I were a team.
Uh-huh.
We wrote together,
we sang together...
Since we were kids,
And then we finally
got arecord deal
From that show.
It was something
we used to dream about.
We went out to
celebrate that night.
Todd and becky
left early.
The streets were icy.
Their car went
off the road.
Music didn't really seem
so important after that.
Label dropped me,
and end of story.
I'm so sorry.
It's so beautiful.
You have seen snow
before, right?
Yes, of course!
Yes, i...
Think I just never took the time
to really appreciate it.
You know,
I just live up the street,
If you want to come
sit by the fire.
My fireplace is fake,
But we could sit
by the radiator.
I've got to go.
Oh. Okay.
I'll call you a cab.
No, no, I'm good.
Don't forget that.
Oh, right!
I had a really great time.
Me too.
Oh, uh, lauren and I
are putting together
Meals for the
needy tomorrow.
It's kind of a holiday tradition
that we have.
That's lovely.
It's also
a holiday tradition
To invite someone
you just met in a cab.
Really?
No, but i...
I think I'm going
to start that one.
When and where?
Noon.
All saints on clark?
I'll be there.
What did I say about
not getting involved?
But how am I supposed to help
if I don't get involved?
Been doing it
your whole life.
Ugh...
I just wish I'd met him
when I was alive.
You did.
Where'd you get that?
Didn't you buy it?
No.
It was on the porch.
It's beautiful.
It's exactly like
the one eve and I had
When we were kids.
[Strumming]
♪ Fire is warm 7
♪ The music's right ♪
♪ It's not snowing yet
but it just might 7 ♪
[Murmuring to himself]
Hey! What are you doing up
so early?
I heard music.
Really?
You must have been dreaming.
You like her,
don't you?
She's all right.
Come on, what do you want
for breakfast?
Hi there, this is liz
with crestlane financial.
I'll be temporarily taking over
eve morgan's accounts.
Please call me any time,
day or night,
Including christmas,
And I'll be happy to help.
You little poacher.
Thank you so much
for your time.
Bye-bye.
[Max]: hey!
Hey!
You showed up.
Of course,
I showed up!
I would not have missed this
for the world.
[Barking]
Wait, you don't like dogs?
Well, they usually
don't like me.
I don't know... Oh!
[Laughs]
Hi!
You got a steak
in your pocket?
Aw...
This has never happened to me.
Looks like you got
a new leash on life.
[Eve laughs]
Sorry.
Hate to break this up,
But I've got to take
these guys home.
No, no...
Bye, guys.
Bye.
That was wonderful.
Come on inside,
show you what we got going on.
♪ O come all ye faithful ♪
♪ Joyful and triumphant ♪
I'm so glad
you came, eve.
Me too.
This is amazing.
My famous christmas chili.
My mom taught me
how to cook.
Really?
Yeah, she figured I should
have some life skills
In case the whole music
thing didn't work out.
Come on,
grab an onion.
Okay,
but I warn you...
My brother tried
to teach me to cook one time,
And it didn't take.
Duly noted.
You guys close?
You know, we were.
When we were little,
we were best friends,
And then, somehow, I started
putting everything else first.
Ah, I'm sure
you're not that bad.
Trust me...
After canceling last year
For the third christmas
in a row,
I spent the holiday at my desk
eating chinese chicken salad.
Well, nothing says christmas
like chinese chicken salad.
That's what
the wise men ate.
Really.
They don't include that
in the songs,
But it's true.
[Groans]
At least you've got
the rest of your life
To make up for it, huh?
Yeah.
How are you not crying?
Uh...
I'm crying on the inside.
All right.
[Laughs]
You want to put
the heavier ornaments
On the bigger branches.
Ah, why didn't I
think of that?
You'll catch on.
Right.
Now, the most important thing
is the angel on the top.
Wait, wait, wait.
This is my domain.
That's uncle max territory.
Come here.
Ready?
Here we go.
Whoosh!
[Eve]: yay!
Yay!
No, no, no, wait, wait.
Thepiece de resistance.
You ready?
[Eve]:
yes.
And one, two, three!
It's perfect.
Isn't it, eve?
Yes, it's perfect.
Well, I hate
to be that guy.
It's time
for bed, kiddo.
It's late.
Can eve read me
a bedtime story?
Lauren...
There is nothing
I would rather do.
That's my mom and dad.
They're in heaven now.
You look just like them.
Some days, I feel like
they're still here,
Like they're watching over me.
I'm sure that they are.
Really?
Yes.
Every time that you think
about your mom and your dad,
They're right
here with you.
You mean inside?
In my heart?
Yeah.
Forever.
All right.
You ready? Okay.
"Twas the night
before christmas,
And all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.
Hey, you know, we're having
alittle christmas party
At the diner tomorrow night.
You should come.
Yeah, lauren
already invited me.
Also, we're going to build
a snowman in the morning,
If that's okay
with you.
You know,
when we met in the cab,
You were in such a rush,
And now, it seems like you got
all the time in the world.
I wish that were true.
What are you not telling me?
Nothing.
It's complicated.
What?
Witness protection?
I wish.
Please tell me you're
not in a relationship.
No, no.
I am in nothing.
Eve...
Come on, are you dying?
No.
That, I'm not.
Then what is it?
Could you just trust me
for now?
Okay.
I'll trust you.
You'll tell me one day, right?
One day.
You know,
I should probably be going.
Why, what?
It's early.
Oh, really?
You just told lauren
it was late.
Lauren is... 9.
I'll walk you out.
I'll walk you out!
[Eve giggles]
Oh, oh, oh!
[Taxi drives by]
I hate to bombard you
with too much christmas, but...
[Eve laughs]
You know...
There's an old holiday custom...
I-- I have heard of it...
Oh!
[Laughs]
Okay...
How's that for timing.
[Laughs]
Where were we?
Ah!
[Max]: I guess
it's not my day.
Um... Max...
I really...
I've got to go.
But...
Yeah...
I've got to go.
Okay.
‘Night, eve.
It wouldn't have k*lled you
to let me have that kiss,
You know.
It might be the last one
I ever get.
Don't blame me for
all those wasted years.
I have three more days.
At least
let me have them.
I'm just trying
to spare you
An afterlife of heartbreak.
What?
Yes.
He's not going
to remember you anyway.
What do you mean?
I mean that the changes
that you make down here,
They will stay,
But the memory of you won't.
Max and lauren won't
remember anything about me?
It will be as though
you never existed.
♪ Merry christmas, darling ♪
♪ We're apart, that's true ♪
♪ But I can dream ♪
♪ And in my dreams 7 ♪
♪ I'm christmasing with you ♪
♪ Happy new year, too 7
♪ Just one wish
on this christmas eve 7
♪ Wish I were with you 7 ♪
[7]
♪ Wish I were with you 7 ♪
♪ Merry christmas 7
[7]
♪ Merry christmas 7
♪ Darling ♪
[7]
[Becky]: # oh no ♪
♪ You're trying so hard
you're nowhere near ♪
♪ It starts here
♪ Sweet dreams now ♪
♪ Sweet dreams now ♪
♪ This is the part ♪
♪ Where your life gets back
gets back together now 7;
♪ Together ♪
They were so good.
They were.
He's given up his music,
And now, he's going
to give up lauren.
It is not what his sister
would have wanted!
I mean,
I wouldn't want my brother
To give up everything he loved
just 'cause i...
Died.
I would just do it all
so differently
If I had a second chance.
I hear that alot.
I just don't know
how I lost track
Of everything
that was important?
Hear that alot, too.
You must hear
everything alot.
Well, one thing
I never hear...
No one...
Has ever said,
"I spent too much time
Loving someone."
[7]
♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la... ♪
Hey!
Hey!
You look... Wow!
Really? It's not--
it's not too christmassy?
You can never be too...
I take it back.
You can be too christmassy.
I brought you
some gifts!
Aw, that's so sweet!
Hey, uh, lauren,
look who's here!
We got something for you, too.
Hi!
-Eve!
Hello!
Oh, you didn't
have to do that.
Ooh...
Open it!
Okay!
[Gasps]
This is exciting!
It's a prepaid phone
with 90 free minutes.
That is exactly
what I needed.
Thank you.
I put uncle max
on your speed-dial.
Really?
What number?
2.
Aww...
Not number 1?
He said we shouldn't
be "presumptuoqous."
Great party, max!
You guys leaving already?
Yeah, we're headed
back to the hotel.
All right,
I got you this present,
But what I really want
to tell you
Is that you are the gift
that makes your uncle max happy.
You're the only gift
that he needs,
And I want you to remember that,
always,
No matter what happens,
No matter even if you forget
everything else,
Even if you forget me.
I could never forget you, eve.
Because we agreed that
this is what's best for her.
I'm pretty sure you agreed.
We can give her the kind
of life that she needs,
That she deserves.
Do the right thing.
See you tomorrow.
So... Where were we?
This is none of my business,
But sending lauren
to live with her grandparents,
Is that really the right thing?
I don't know.
The thought of not seeing her
every day just about kills me.
She's the most important thing
in my life, but...
They can give her
a real home, you know?
But this is her home.
This is a diner.
No, this is...
This is where her family is.
This is where you are.
I mean, look at all these people
who love her,
And she's happy.
Eve, come see the cookies
I made with sally and joe!
Okay.
Oh, wow.
That one's yours.
It's an angel.
Oh, I love it.
You really are an angel.
What?
Look, you have a halo!
That's just a reflection.
Your secret's safe with me.
[Laughs]
[Phone rings]
Hello?
Do you dance?
Well, it's been
a long time.
For me, too.
[Laughs]
♪ ...from now on, our troubles
will be out of sight ♪
[7]
♪ Have yourself
a merry little christmas 7 ♪
♪ Make the yuletide gay 7 ♪
♪ From now on 7
♪ Our troubles will be
miles away 7
[7]
♪ Here we are as in olden days ♪
♪ Happy golden days of yore 7 ♪
[7]
♪ Faithful friends
who are dear to us ♪
♪ Gather near to us
once more 7
[7]
♪ Through the years ♪
♪ We all will be together 7
♪ If the fates allow ♪
[7]
♪ Hang a shining star
upon the highest bough ¢&
[7]
♪ And have yourself a merry
little christmas now... ♪
Well, I don't see
any snowdrifts.
No, me neither.
♪ ...are dear to us
gather near to us once more... ♪
[7]
[Taxi horn honks]
♪ Hang a shining star
upon the highest bough... ♪
That was, um...
Yeah.
[Laughs]
[Taxi honks horn]
♪ And have yourself
a merry little christmas now 7;
I feel so alive.
I'm a dead man.
Mm...
Look at you.
You're on cloud nine.
For goodness' sakes.
I never should have let you
have that kiss.
It was pretty amazing.
Yeah, well, don't forget
why you're here.
Of course.
I have two days,
and a plan.
I'll never forget
When my husband
first kissed me.
How long were you married for?
35 Years,
and every year was good.
Wow.
Is he in heaven
with you?
No, he's in wicker park,
in our apartment.
So that's why you like
to come back to chicago.
No, I like to check in on him
every now and then,
Make sure he refuses
the casseroles
Of the woman next door.
Ah.
She's not right
for him, you know.
Okay.
No.
[Phone rings]
Hi.
[Max]:hey...
I was just thinking about you.
Oh, really?
[Max]: yeah, I googled
"People who don't cry
when they cut onions."
And what did you find?
Zero results.
Then I must just be
very, very rare.
To put it mildly.
What are you doing?
I was thinking about life.
Well, that sounds
pretty serious.
Mm.
Did you know that I have
87 minutes left on this phone?
That's crazy!
I just happen to have
exactly 87 minutes free.
[Snoring]
[Footsteps]
Uncle max...
Hmm?
Ooh... Hi.
Were you up all night?
No...
But I might have been.
I made you coffee.
Really?
Thank you.
Milk, five sugars.
Five?
Is that too many?
No, no...
Thank you.
That's great, honey.
Hi!
I'm eve morgan
from crestlane financial.
I have an appointment
with patrick.
-Oh, yes. This way.
-Thank you.
[Door buzzes]
Eve morgan!
Patrick!
How long's it been?
About two years
Since you left me
for apex east.
Don't remind me.
I'm down 10%.
That serves you right.
[Laughing]
You here
to steal me back?
No, I'm actually...
I'm here to ask for a favor.
Concert tickets?
That would be great.
Who do you want to see?
I want to see max wingford
on christmas eve.
Who?
He is amazing,
And he had an audition with you
the other night
That he missed
because of me.
One of your clients, right?
No, actually.
He and his sister
won "america's got music"
A few years back.
Oh, I remember. They were good.
Whatever happened?
She died
in a car accident.
Awful.
I know, it's terrible.
He doesn't even know I'm here.
I just think
that if you saw him,
You would see
how great he is.
Eve, we have a...
We have apretty full lineup.
Of course.
Just hear him.
That's all I ask
It's important to you?
It really is.
Give him my card.
Have him call me.
Thank you so much!
And?
Ha ha... Well....
Medi-den is primed for a run,
So you call those fools
over at apex east,
And you tell them to make a buy.
[Patrick]:
thank you.
[Eve]: you're welcome.
Thank you.
You're breaking
the rules.
He won't remember anyway.
Besides, if he doesn't like him,
he won't hire him.
You better hope
that stock goes up.
I know.
Is there anything you can do
to make it happen?
No! No.
Oh...
Oh, look at that.
Is that for me or for you?
-Hi.
-Hello.
Christmas scarves?
Keep you warm on a cold night.
Yes, I'll take this one, please.
Okay.
Do you know what?
Make it two.
-All right.
-How much do I owe you?
♪ Don't want this moment
to ever end ;
Jno, no... ♪
♪ It's the night
before christmas 7
♪ And I'm so glad you're here
♪ It always feels special
this time of year ♪
♪ 1 Just got the best gift
that I could receive ♪
♪ That you're with me
on christmas eve 7
[Knocking]
Well, hi.
Hi.
How did you know
I wanted one of these?
I know things.
Huh.
Where's lauren?
Grandparents
took her to lunch.
Ah!
Well, then,
I'll give these
to you.
There's enough
for lauren,
Her grandparents,
sally, and joe,
And you'll be there, too,
But you're not going
to be in the audience...
Because...
He's waiting
for your call.
For?
The audition!
The one you missed!
He used to be
a client.
So you bribed him?
No, no!
He knows your sister
and you from the show.
Look, I appreciate
the gesture, but...
That part
of my life is over.
But it doesn't have to be.
Well, it is.
Okay, look, I don't know
alot about christmas,
But I know
it's about faith.
Have faith
in yourself, max.
I mean, don't give
up on your music.
Don't give up on
anything you love.
You don't know anything
about what I'm going through.
I know that life is short.
I know you can't
undo things.
You think
it's easy for me
To give away
the thing I want most?
Eve!
Hey!
You guys have fun?
Oh, lots of fun,
right, sweetie?
Guess what?
I'm going to live
with grandma and grandpa
In florida.
We didn't say
anything. She did.
[Lauren]: I've been
thinking about it.
It's better for you,
Uncle max.
Why would you say that?
You have your music again.
You can stay up late
and be a night owl,
And you won't be alone anymore,
'cause now you have eve.
Lauren, that is not...
Grandma and grandpa
will take good care of me.
They have a pool,
And you can come visit.
Lauren...
It's settled.
I'm sorry.
She just came out with it.
[Marla]:
it's for the best, max.
You'll see.
I guess that's what she wants.
No, no,
She's just doing it
'Cause she thinks
that's what you want.
She's trying to make it
easier on you.
Go in there.
Talk to her.
And say what?
I mean,
who am I kidding?
I'm not a parent,
and she's only 9.
What happens
when she's ateenager
And she's slamming doors?
You are going
to figure it out.
Lauren's parents
could have chosen anyone,
And they chose you.
You and lauren belong together.
I made alot of mistakes
in my life.
I had so many wonderful things
in front of me,
And I didn't even see them.
Lauren is right in front of you.
Don't push her away.
Like you're pushing me away?
What?
Oh, come on.
I mean,
you disappear.
I know nothing
about you.
What am I supposed to think?
Okay.
Look...
No matter what happens...
I just want you to know
That you and lauren
are the best thing
That ever
happened to me.
There it is again.
You talk like someone
Who's about to vanish
at any moment.
Right... Right.
You can't fix your own life,
But what, you're going
to fix mine?
Max...
Look, just... You're going
to leave anyway.
So please just go.
[Door closes]
[Knocking]
[Lauren]: go away.
I've made up my mind.
[Strumming]
[To tune of jingle bells]
♪ florida, florida ♪
♪ Lauren wants to go;
♪ But when she flies
she'll realize ♪
♪ There isn't any snow 7
♪ Oh, florida, florida ♪
Everybody!
♪ Lauren wants to go;
♪ And when... ♪
[Stops]
Hi.
Look,
I really appreciate
what you're doing,
And if you want to go
to your grandparents,
I'll visit you all the time,
But I really hope
you'll stay with me...
Because I want you here,
More than anything
in the world.
Really?
Really.
I should have told you that.
I just...
I was just scared
I couldn't give you
all the things that you need.
But I have everything I need.
I have you.
I'm going to make a whole
lot of mistakes, you know,
And we're going
to have some fights.
I mean, like...
Like, you'll bring a boy over
one day,
And I'll tell him
to get lost.
Boys?
Gross.
[expl*si*n noises]
That settled?
Settled.
Come here.
I love you, uncle max.
I love you too, kiddo.
So now I've made it worse.
Lauren is leaving because of me.
No, she's forcing max
to fight for her.
But what if
he doesn't?
Then we will have
accomplished nothing,
Except for you
falling in love.
Who says I'm in love?
It is so obvious.
You think about him
all the time.
When his heart hurts,
your heart hurts.
You think more
about what he wants
Than what you want.
It's... Clear.
That's love.
Great.
So now I get
to spend eternity
Watching other women
bring him casseroles.
You get used to it.
Oh, dear...
You can do this.
The last time
I did an audition...
I was with your mom.
But now you have me.
Well, I guess
I'm apretty lucky guy.
Come on.
Let's go.
Hark, ye shepherds,
Uncle max is singing
at the palace
On christmas eve!
[Applause]
Thank you.
Thank you.
The palace!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
You're both invited.
We wouldn't miss it.
Look...
I hope you're not going
to fight me on this,
But I can't give her up,
and I won't.
I know this situation
isn't perfect,
But she's happy here.
Because
she doesn't know any different.
She knows what she wants,
marla, and so do i.
She belongs here with me.
We're a team.
I agree.
Ben...
You can see
how much she adores him.
We'll just have
to visit more often.
Won't we, marla?
Well, maybe you two of you
Can visit us
in florida.
How big is that pool anyway?
[Laughing]
We've got to tell eve!
Were you listening?
[Marla laughs]
Yeah, we've got to tell eve.
[Phone rings]
Max?
Eve?
[Rapid beeping]
The number you have reached
is temporarily out of service.
She's not answering?
No.
Go see her then.
I don't even know
where she lives.
I blew it, sally.
Um...
Maybe not.
Max?
-Hey!
-Hey!
-I've been calling.
-L ran out of minutes.
I should have got
the 180 plan.
Look,
I don't know
you're going through,
But I'm here.
And I want to go through it
with you.
I just, I don't want us
to run out of minutes.
Max...
I know,
I sound crazy,
And this is fast,
But i...
I think we belong together.
You do?
Me too.
I forgot to tell you
the good news.
Lauren is staying
with me.
I'm so happy.
And thanks to you,
I'm playing the palace
tomorrow night.
What?
Yeah! I went...
[Interrupted by creaking door]
Max, there's a patrick
on the phone?
Oh, that's...
That's the guy!
Don't move.
-Okay.
-Don't move.
Okay!
Patrick?
Yeah, I got the message.
I'm really excited.
Thank you.
Well...
I'm going to need
a bunch of tickets.
Thank you.
Okay, see... See you tomorrow.
Eve?
Eve!
Eve?
Pearl!
What am I doing here?
I knew I was right about you.
Ha!
Your assignment
is now over.
But it isn't christmas yet.
I have more time.
No, you don't.
Not really.
But why would you punish me
for finishing early?
[Crying] I mean,
I just started.
It can't be over.
I'm not punishing you.
Why am I crying?
I'm not supposed
to be able to cry, right?
Because you're not
an angel anymore.
-What?
-No.
All right, I tampered
with the rules.
Let me tell you.
Your body did not die
when you fell on the ice.
You mean,
I'm actually alive?
Your body is in the
hospital, in a coma,
And I was thinking
That if 1 could help you
change your life down there
By putting you
to work up here,
That it would be like
a double christmas miracle,
As it were.
So, I can go back,
And I can see my family,
And I can see
max and lauren?
Yes, but max and lauren
won't remember you.
They won't remember
anything.
Now, the light
that you shined on them,
Yes, they will always
have that with them,
But they won't remember
anything else.
But I can find them again.
I can start again.
No, you won't
remember any of this.
You won't remember
the taxi cab drive, and...
You won't remember me,
And you won't remember
What it's like
to be an angel.
Come.
You saved them, eve.
They saved me.
♪ Silent night 7 ♪
♪ Holy night ♪
♪ All is calm 7
♪ Allis bright... ♪
Pearl!
Pearl, don't go!
Pearl, wait!
Don't go!
[Pearl]: I'm here.
Oh, ms. Morgan!
You're back!
I was dreaming.
Really?
What were you dreaming?
I'm not sure.
I can't remember.
How long have I been here?
Never mind.
None of that is important.
What's important
is you're back,
And your family
will be so thrilled.
Oh, can we call them?
Of course.
They're here.
They've been here
the whole time.
I'll get them.
Family! All right!
Here we go.
Come on in.
-Eve!
-Hi.
Thank god.
You're back with us.
I need you to know...
You are an
amazing brother,
And I am a terrible,
terrible sister,
And I am going
to start making up
For everything
that I missed right now.
You're going to see me
at weekends,
And dinners,
and lunches,
And school plays...
Now you're scaring me.
Sherry and the kids
are in the waiting room.
Hey, get in here!
Come on!
Easy, boys.
It's okay.
Come here, come here.
-Love you.
-Love you, too, aunt eve.
-Yay!
-She looking so great.
Hey, no more high heels
on winter streets, okay?
Yeah.
No more alot of things.
[Knocking]
Hi!
How are you?
Ruth and forbes!
He missed you
so much.
Oh, I missed you.
He barely ate
without you.
Ruth, thank you.
I am so lucky to have
you as aneighbor.
You are?
Yes. I am.
Aren't we, forbes?
We both are.
Merry christmas.
[Rings bell]
Hello!
I have two coffees.
Would you like one?
Thanks, miss.
You're welcome...
And...
Merry christmas.
Merry christmas
to you, too.
[Rings bell]
[Knocking]
Patrick, hi!
Sorry to call you in
on a holiday,
But I figured you'd
be working anyway.
I'm surprised
to hear from you.
Come on in!
I've just been
thinking about you recently.
How long's it been?
Ah, gosh...
Two years since you left me
for apex east.
Well, I'm ready to come back, if
you'll take me.
Gosh, um...
Well...
I would never refuse
a client, but...
I'm going to do you
one better.
I'm going to have tom carter
give you a call.
He is a senior analyst
here at the firm.
He's been here
alot longer than I have,
And he has never had
a client leave him.
He's that good.
You're referring me
to a colleague?
Yes.
You remember the size
of my portfolio, right?
Yes,
Though I'm sure
it'salittle smaller
Than when you left me.
Carter, huh?
Mm-hmm.
Trust me on this.
Okay.
Okay.
All right!
How's business
at the palace?
Uh, it's great!
You should come down
and check it out yourself.
We're having our annual
christmas concert tonight.
Oh, gosh...
I'm with my family tonight.
Well, bring them.
It's a great lineup.
I'll leave your
names at the door.
Fantastic!
They would love that.
Thank you.
Great to see you.
You got it.
Bye.
[Liz]: eve!
Hey!
We were all so worried!
Oh, thanks, liz.
Are you okay?
You know what?
I feel great.
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
I've been making
cold-calls for you.
I got two more
potentials.
If we can just land one,
I'll be the assistant
To the firm's
newest partner.
You know, that's amazing,
But... I've just...
I have been thinking
about this partner thing,
And, I mean...
What's the rush?
You really did hit your head.
Yes, and I think
it's agood thing.
I don't understand.
I want you to forget about
the potential client list.
I want you
To forget about everything
I've ever taught you.
The only thing
we're going to poach from now on
Is eggs.
You're cooking, too, now?
Listen,
it's christmas eve.
Let's get out of here.
Okay.
Come on!
Let's go shop.
-Okay.
-Right?
All right.
Are we ready?
It's exciting.
Hi!
Tickets for eve morgan,
please?
Morgan? Yeah.
-I'm excited.
-Here you go.
Oh, thank you!
Okay, let's go!
-Great. Thank you.
-Bye.
[Murmuring]
[Patrick]:
happy holidays,
And welcome to our 10th annual
christmas eve concert.
Now, help me
give abig round of applause
To our first act
of the evening...
King of hearts!
[Cheering]
[7]
♪ ..swaying and swinging ♪
♪ And everyone is singing ♪
♪ Happy times
are here to stay ♪
♪ While the snow
keeps blowing... ♪
[Patrick]: you're up.
You ready?
I don't even know
how I got here.
Well, you're here,
so let's do this thing.
He won "america's got music"
three years ago,
And he's here to perform for you
tonight.
Please put your hands together
for max wingford!
Hi.
[Clears throat]
It's been a while.
Um...
This is anew song
I wrote.
I hope you like it.
It's called, um...
"Christmas eve."
[Strums]
♪ I'll stoke the fire ♪
♪ You trim the tree ♪
♪ Then come here
and sit right down ♪
♪ Next to me 7
♪ I don't want this moment ♪
♪ Toeverend ;
Jno, no ♪
♪ 'Cause it's the night
before christmas 7
♪ I'm so glad you're here 7
Jit always feels special ♪
♪ This time of the year ♪
♪ And I just got the best gift
I could receive 7
You know him?
No.
Then how do you know
the words?
♪ 'Cause you're with me
on christmas eve 7
I don't know.
♪ The fire is warm ♪
♪ And the lights are bright ♪
♪ Well, it's not snowing yet ♪
♪ But it just might 7 ♪
♪ You must be an angel 7
♪ That's what I believe ♪
♪ 'Cause you're with me
on christmas eve 7
[Loud applause, cheering]
You did it, uncle maxi!
You're amazing!
Oh, thanks, kiddo!
We did it.
You did it.
Yeah!
You absolutely k*lled it.
Call me.
I will!
He will!
[Eve]: wasn't it amazing?
[Boys]:
that was so good!
I'll go get the car, okay?
[Eve]: okay, wonderful.
Oh...
You know what?
I think I forgot my scarf.
I'll be right back.
Okay.
Oh, sorry.
I just came back for my scarf.
I forgot it.
Oh, that's... That's mine...
Oh!
That is... Crazy.
I have the same one.
You know what?
You were so great
tonight.
Oh... Thank you.
I, um...
Do we know each other?
No, I don't think so.
Huh.
[Lauren]:
uncle max!
Oh, hey, honey.
This is lauren,
my niece.
This is...
-Eve.
-Eve.
Like christmas eve.
Yes, exactly.
Are... You an angel?
No! No.
[Laughing]
I was thinking the same thing.
It was nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
Um...
You know what?
I am having a very last-minute
christmas party tomorrow.
Do you guys
want to come?
Yes.
Yes.
I mean--
I mean, yeah.
Yay!
Bring all of your friends
and family.
All of them?
Yeah, it's christmas!
Even joe and sally?
The more the merrier, right?
Can i... Bring anything?
Partridge? Pear tree?
I already have
three french hens
And two turtle doves.
So you're good for birds.
I am.
See you tomorrow.
[Lauren]: bye.
Read it and weep.
[Caleb]: I can't believe
We're decorating
your christmas tree.
I know. Me either.
How come you're so different?
I don't know...
But I like it.
-We do, too.
-Good.
Did you guys thank
your aunt eve for the bikes?
Yes, only 12 times.
You know, as soon
as that snow melts,
All of us are going
to ride our bikes
Around lake michigan!
Really?
-Yeah!
Ruth! Oh...
Thank you for coming!
Oh, thank you
for having me.
I brought you
alittle something.
You shouldn't have.
Open it.
[Gasps]
Oh!
How exciting!
I love it!
Just like christmas.
Yay, thank you
so much. Enjoy!
I will.
[Carter]: eve!
Oh, I'm so glad you made it.
Oh, we wouldn't have miss this.
This is my family.
Nice to meet you. Hi!
Hi! Merry christmas.
I wanted to thank you
for the referral.
Ah, you're welcome.
You know that puts me
over the top, right?
Yes, I do,
mr. Partner.
I don't know
what's going on with you,
But I like it.
[Eve]: thank you.
So, this is a party,
And we really shouldn't be
talking about business, but...
What do you make
of medi-den?
I think
it's due for a spike.
Me too!
All right,
go enjoy.
♪ ..jingle all the way ♪
Oh, hi, lauren!
I'm so glad
you made it.
This is my grandma
and grandpa.
Ben. Hi.
Hi, I'm eve.
Thanks for having us.
Merry christmas!
My uncle's on his way up.
He's in the lobby,
signing an autograph.
Ooh, impressive.
Well, go and have fun!
Have a cookie!
Merry christmas.
Hello again.
Hi.
Sorry... For staring.
I just...
You're just so...
Familiar.
I know.
Maybe it's from a past life
or something.
Do you believe in that?
Lately, I have been believing in
a lot of things.
Uh, it's for you.
Oh, you shouldn't have!
Wow.
I had this exact wreath
when I was a kid.
No!
Yeah!
This is--
this is beautiful,
And great views.
Thank you.
Do you want
to see?
Uh-huh.
Okay.
Wow.
Yeah.
What are you doing tomorrow?
No plans.
You want to get some coffee
or something?
Yeah, I'd like to.
Oh...
[Laughing]
You know, there's
an old holiday custom.
Yeah, I have
heard of it.
Ha, ha...
We don't have to.
No...
I think we do have to.
Right?
Maybe you're right.
How did you
pull that off?
Well, sometimes,
you have to break the rules.
Lauren looks
so happy.
So does my brother.
How's that
for a heavenly christmas?
[7]
♪ I'll stoke the fire ♪
♪ You trim the tree ♪
♪ Then come here
and sit right down ♪
♪ Next to me 7
♪ I don't want this moment ♪
♪ Toeverend ;
Jno, no ♪