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A '90s Christmas (2024)

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A '90s Christmas (2024)

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There is a lot to read

through and to sign,

but once you're finished,

I will get them submitted.

And if they agree to our terms,

your divorce will be finalized.

Oh, Miss Martin,

I know how hard this must be,

especially around the holidays.

But try not to think about it

so much as the end of something,

but the beginning.

You get a second chance at life.

Everyone deserves that.

Thank you again

for meeting with me last minute.

If I had known

I was interrupting

your Christmas party,

I wouldn't have...

No, no, no, no,

no, don't worry about that.

I mean, this is much more

important to me than some party.

You really think we stand

a chance?

You hired the best.

- Merry Christmas.

- Mh-hm. Yep.

You too.

Is that it?

Yes. A formal letter

from senior partner Terry Sadler

confirming you

an official partner of Sadler

and Saunders LLC.

You don't know how long

I have been waiting for this.

Are you going to frame it?

No. It's

only the physical representation

of everything I have worked

tireless decades to achieve.

Do you think I should frame it?

Yes. So, the firm Christmas

party are coming, right?

Sorry, Spencer.

I have got too much work to do,

and I can't get distracted

by some party.

But you, you go have fun.

Dare I ask what you'll be doing

over Christmas?

I will be here working.

You know what they say.

The law doesn't take a holiday.

Nobody says that.

Somebody says that.

Oh, before I forget.

- Oh.

- Even though I don't celebrate

Christmas, I still thought

that you deserved something

for all of your hard work.

Thank you, Lucy.

Hey, if you decide to not work

over the holidays,

my boyfriend got a 10 pound ham,

which is way too much ham

for two people.

So we'd love to have you.

Nobody should be spending

Christmas alone.

Okay, get out of here.

- Go have fun.

- I'm on my way.

You did it, Lucy.

Hmm. Nadine Morris.

We used to be so close.

Oh my gosh.

Laid off, pipe burst,

water damage.

Okay. How do I donate?

- Lucy Clark.

- Are you ghosting Mom?

Hi, Alex.

No, I am not ghosting Mom.

I've just been swamped today.

That's what you say

every Christmas.

Meanwhile, it's obvious that

you're actively avoiding us.

I am not avoiding you, I just.

I really am busy.

I will call Mom back, I promise.

Or you could just come home

for Christmas.

You know that

I want to. I'm just...

Busy. Yep. Every year.

Same story.

Here, give me the phone.

Hi, Luce, it's Mom.

- Hi, Mom.

- Hi, sweetheart.

Listen, I know you're busy,

but I just want you to know

that I've got your room

all made up,

and I've got plenty of treats

here for you.

So if you change your mind,

you know, just give it a little

think, okay?

Okay, I will Mom.

Okay. Well, I love you, Luce.

- I love you, too, Mom.

- Bye.

Hey, did you get

the package I sent?

What package?

I sent you a box

with some of your

old stuff in it.

Yeah, I got it.

Oh, heavy.

Wow. Aw.

Maxey.

Oh. Best dog ever.

Okay. Wow.

- Look at you in this photo.

- Yeah, I know.

It's okay. You can say it.

I was pretty cool.

Right.

This is the first Christmas

without Dad, wasn't it?

Yes. You can tell by the look on

your face how thrilled you were.

Oh, sh**t.

I'm late for a date.

Just come home for Christmas.

Wait,

you're going on a date tonight?

There's not a lot of

options out there, Luce.

Dude, the last girl I went on

a date with thought asparagus

started with an "H".

No.

We used to be so close, Luce.

Double trouble. Remember?

Look, if you won't come home for

Mom, just do it for me.

You're going to be late

for your date.

Just think about it, okay?

- I love you.

- I love you, too.

Have fun. Bye.

Okay. Get up. Let's go.

Spencer, I am not in the mood

for a party.

Come on. Just one game.

Fine.

You're going down.

Can we retire the

12 days of Christmas?

I mean, it has to be the worst

Christmas song.

It's like 18 minutes long, and

the whole thing is about

birds or people dancing.

It's actually one of the oldest

Christmas songs ever made.

You know, some people think

it's a memory test.

If you can remember

all 12 items,

you are rewarded

with your one true love.

Don't look at me like that.

Like you've never fallen down

a Wikipedia rabbit hole before.

Or is it just that

you don't like Christmas?

No. Christmas is great.

It's just a distraction

from work.

Is that why you don't date

either?

I date actually. Yes.

I have had a few boyfriends here

or there, but boyfriends

take up too much time

and nobody gets hurt

if I don't date.

Eight ball, side

pocket, for the win.

Wow, this has been fun.

You know, why don't

you just tell me how I lose

next time

and I don't have to hang around?

My grandfather taught me.

He even bought me

my own engraved pool cue.

So I've had a little practice.

Rack 'em.

You know, it's

actually getting kind of late.

I gotta head home.

Yeah, you've got

to start working on that ham.

That's okay.

I've got some paperwork

for morning filings anyway.

You have work to do?

I'm shocked.

Yes. Lucy has to work.

- Thanks.

- Enjoy.

Lucy Clark?

It's Matt.

We lived next door to each other

when we were kids.

Oh, my gosh, Matt, how are you?

- Please sit.

- I'm good.

I'm, I'm good. How are you?

You look great.

Thanks.

So sorry.

What are you doing in Chicago?

I'm here for a work conference.

Although I'm headed back

to Milwaukee for Christmas.

Yeah. What about you?

What have you been up to?

Well, I am a lawyer now.

I actually just made partner

at my firm today.

No way. Congratulations.

Wow. Lucy Clark,

district attorney, stopping

crime one law at a time.

I don't know

if lawyers have slogans,

but you can

have that one if you want.

Seriously, partner.

Wow. Awesome.

What are you doing to celebrate?

This.

Okay, well, that's great too.

I mean, you know,

can't go wrong with pancakes.

So, tell me about you.

You ever become a famous

- Broadway actor?

- Uh, no.

It turns out you can't become

a famous Broadway actor

if you don't act.

You stopped acting.

That is like all you ever

dreamed of when we were kids.

Well, sometimes

people who dream of acting

become insurance salesman.

Yeah, which is still

exciting, too.

I mean, it's kind of like

the rice cakes of careers.

I'm trying to remember

the last time we saw each other.

I think it was my play.

No, it was the, the ice skating

rink.

Right. Yeah, with the...

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

So I heard that you married

Jessi Bloorfield.

- That is wild.

- Yes, I did. We're kind of

going through a separation right

now, but...

- It'll be all right.

- That that's,

terrible.

You know,

if you ever need advice

or someone to talk to...

Oh. With you.

That would be a little, be

a little weird, don't you think?

I mean, we haven't really been

in touch in 25 years.

Yeah. No. You're right.

That is, inappropriate.

I was kidding.

But are you going home

for the holidays?

I mean, maybe we can catch

up then.

No, I haven't been home

in years.

Same old Lucy.

What is that supposed to mean?

Oh, I don't know.

I mean, just the kind of...

You know, avoid

the people closest to you.

Who have I ever done that with?

Are you serious?

I mean, your family.

Your best friend,

Nadine. Me?

I mean, we were really close,

I thought,

and then you kind

of just disappeared on me.

Do you ever think about

what could have been

if life had gone differently?

Cause I know I have.

No, I mean,

- sorry, you have?

- Yeah.

I mean,

I think most people have.

What have you thought about

in this alternate life?

You know what?

Sorry. Forget I said anything.

It's late, and there's a storm

coming in, so I got to go.

Merry Christmas, Luce.

Yeah. You too.

Do you always close down

emotionally

when a moment gets too real?

Or is that just specific to him?

What? I'm sorry.

- Who are you?

- Okay. Next question.

Do you have any really close

connections with anyone?

I'm sorry.

What is going on right now?

I'm gonna take that as a no.

No, I have close connections

with people.

There's my assistant, Spencer,

and then Spencer's boyfriend.

- Who's name is?

- Brody?

You know, most

people who have real connections

don't celebrate

major life achievements alone.

Yes, they do.

- Probably.

- Okay, okay. Last question.

And I promise

I'm gonna leave you alone.

If you could do your life over,

would you do it differently?

No.

I have worked really hard

for what I have,

and I couldn't give that up.

Can't have it all.

What if you could have it all?

Well, it doesn't really matter,

because people

can't change the past.

But you can change the future.

But I mean, what do I know?

I just pour coffee.

I'll let you get back

to your celebration.

I'm gonna take these.

They're cold.

Okay.

Okay. Matt.

Olsen.

No.

Hey. For Lucy?

- I'm Grace.

- You again.

How many jobs do you have?

In this economy? Several.

Hop in.

What's with the steering wheel?

So, where are you headed?

Home.

Okay, well, sit back, relax

and I'll make sure you get to

where you need to be.

If you're traveling on the I-94,

watch out for incoming flurries.

Wake up, Lucy.

You're home.

Thanks.

- Hi.

- Hey.

Where did you take me?

You said you wanted to go home.

Not my childhood home

in Milwaukee.

I meant my home.

My apartment in Chicago.

- Oh.

- No. You got to take me back.

Yeah, that's not possible.

You don't understand.

I can't. I can't do this.

You know, it's

getting really cold out here.

I would get inside

if I were you.

- Oh...

- Good night.

My phone.

Oh, and my laptop bag.

Nothing ever changes.

Hey, I didn't know

she got a new dog.

You look just like Maxey.

All right. See you later.

Lucy, is that you?

Yeah Mom, it's me.

Decided to come home after all.

It's after midnight.

We'll talk about this

in the morning.

Okay. Night, Mom.

Joshua Jackson.

Really Lucy?

It's a blast from the past

in ultimate 90s rom-com jam.

Oh, I love that song.

Shower's all yours.

Oh, hey,

can I borrow your phone?

- I need to call the...

- It's hanging in the kitchen.

Cute bangs?

That's weird.

I don't even need my...

Morning!

You.

This paper says it's 1999.

Why does

this paper say it's 1999?

Oh, I get it.

Did my friends

at the office set this up as

like a congratulations

on your promotion kind of thing?

You don't have any friends

at the office.

Well, then...

What's going on?

This is my Christmas

gift to you.

Merry Christmas.

Your Christmas gift to me?

I brought you back

to the last time that

you weren't alone and you had

real connections with people.

So what? I'm 19?

You look good.

I still live at home.

It's the first Christmas

without my Dad.

Okay,

okay.

It's 1999.

Now what?

Am I supposed to relive this

Christmas

and fix all the mistakes I made

so I can go back to my time

and cook Christmas goose

for all the townsfolk?

No, no, no.

If you change anything

about the past, it could have

some really serious consequences

for your future.

You don't want to destroy

everything

you've worked so hard

to create, right?

All those really great friends

you share your success with.

Okay. When I said that,

I didn't know

you were an actual Christmas

wizard who was going

to bring me back to my past.

Okay. Think of this more as,

like a

glimpse into your past.

And then when you go back

to your future,

you can change the thing

that helps

you get everything you want.

I already have

everything I want.

And what do you mean,

"Get me back to my future?"

Who are you, Doc Brown?

The future's

where you came from.

- Where am I at now?

- Past. Present.

Now you're just talking

in riddles.

You know what?

There are a lot of

people

who would never get to do this.

Okay, then,

can I at least have my phone

and my computer back?

I still have a lot of work

I have to do.

Sure. Your programs,

they run on Windows 95, right?

This is 1999.

Everything you're used to hasn't

been invented yet.

There is no Wi-Fi.

Oh. There's smartphones.

The cloud is just a cloud.

They had email in '99.

Could

you at least check my emails?

Okay, fine.

I could maybe,

maybe get you a Palm Pilot.

Oh, which is great now,

because without your

glasses,

you can still see tiny letters.

Look, why don't you just enjoy

your time here?

And maybe your 20/20 vision.

I don't want to be here.

Oh, yes you do.

Oh, good.

She can disappear, too.

How fun is that?

Hey. That means

you are Maxey.

I never thought I would

see you again.

You're still the best.

Hey, do you remember the trick?

You do?

Say cheese.

Good job. Okay, spin around.

Spin around.

I really missed you lots.

- Hi, Dad.

- Lucy, is that you?

Yeah, Mom. It's me.

Good morning.

- Good morning.

- Come have some breakfast.

Okay. I'll be there in a second.

Guess I should go say hello

to the rest of the family.

Morning, sunshine.

Hey, can you grab me that towel,

please?

Sure.

Thank you.

So, how is everyone doing this

morning?

Well, we are very, very busy.

Orange juice and cereal is

over the for you.

Do you have any almond milk?

Almond milk?

You can milk an almond?

Alex, you look so young.

Ew, don't call me Alex,

I hate that.

You told me to call you Alex.

I would never tell you

to call me Alex.

Okay. I don't need any double

trouble this morning.

Okay?

Okay. Sorry, Alexa.

Nice to see you, Mom.

Nice glasses.

Well, they're the gift that life

gives you for getting older.

Oh come on.

Mom is a little stressed.

Yeah, I am a little stressed.

But it's because I have so much

to do before

your grandparents get here.

It'd be different if your

dad were still here.

We all need to pitch in. Okay?

I forgot how great of a baker

you were.

Mom, I promise

when Britney and I are done

band practice,

I will come home and I'll help.

That's right.

Britney, your friend.

Mom, can I get a ride?

I am sorry, sweetheart.

I have no extra time today.

- I'm sure you'll work it out.

- Fine.

And you,

for staying out all night

And not calling,

you get the privilege

of taking out the garbage.

But...

What a mess.

Oh my gosh.

I am so sorry.

- Matt.

- Good morning, Lobster.

- You look the same.

- From yesterday?

I mean, yeah,

I did change my clothes

so is that not good enough?

You want me to go and try again?

Do you want me to,

I don't know, pierce my ear?

What do you think?

Are you okay, Lobster?

Lobster? That's right.

You used to call me that.

Why again?

Well, because, you didn't

like when I called you Mambo

when you performed "Mambo No. 5"

at the talent show.

- Oh, no. That happened?

- Oh, yes. That did.

I'm really looking forward

to his next album,

because I can't wait

to see what song you do next.

Next album.

Oh, I got to finish shoveling

before rehearsal.

If my parents ask,

you did not see me.

They're still on that whole

acting is a unrealistic career,

and you're banned

from the play thing, so.

But we're still on for later,

right?

Yeah. Later.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

You are weird.

Yeah.

What's happening later?

This might be weird, but do

you know what I'm supposed to do

with Matt later?

No idea.

Why don't you ask Nadine?

Nadine. Thanks.

What's up?

Okay. I'm just gonna lay it

on you.

You're into sci-fi stuff,

so, please keep an open mind.

I'm from the future.

I'm not actually the Lucy

you see in front of you.

I was taken

back to the year 1999, and I'm

19 again.

I'm sorry. What?

Okay, listen,

I already lived this Christmas

25 years ago, I grew up.

And then last night, a mystical

ride-share driver picked me up.

But instead of taking me home

in 2024,

she brought me back to 1999

at my mom's house.

And I'm,

I'm 19 again.

I have questions.

First, what is a mystical

ride square driver?

Is that some sort of

futuristic flying polygon?

Okay,

here,

here, look at this.

December 21st, 2024 I was made

partner at this law firm.

You could fake this.

You're gonna have to tell me

something that only future

- Lucy would know.

- Oh! I got it.

Last year, Donny Paxton took you

to a Backstreet Boys concert,

and you kissed him.

I don't like the Backstreet

Boys.

Wait,

I didn't tell you about that.

Not yet.

You are from the future.

Yeah.

So what else is different

in 2024?

Let's see. Oh, okay.

Well, phones do everything now.

They store your music and

your pictures and the internet.

Pretty much

the only thing that people don't

do with their phones

is use them as phones.

The second you hear the word

iPhone.

Buy as much stock as you can.

Ugh, that song again.

Huh. Must be broken.

So what is my job in the future?

What happened to the letterhead?

Am I working for NASA?

Discovering new lifeforms on

distant planets?

Am I a lawyer?

I, don't know if I should keep

discussing the future with you.

Mm. Space time continuum.

Got it.

There's got to be a reason

you're back.

Maybe it has to do with Matt.

You guys end up together, right?

Seriously?

You've been in love with him

forever,

and you never make a move.

Well,

I mean, near Christmas, he,

he goes to kiss me at the ice

rink under some mistletoe,

and I just panicked.

Our whole history flashes in

front of my eyes, and I leave.

I move away,

we drift apart and just...

That's got to be it then.

You were sent back to redo

that kiss and

have a second chance with Matt.

- That can't be it.

- Yeah.

You think that's it?

I'm telling you, in all future

fiction,

the person brought back

always has to figure out

why before they can go back

home.

Redo that kiss, and

this whole thing will be over.

You're meeting him at the diner

today.

Do it there. Why wait?

Yes. The diner.

Okay.

I'm off

to go back to the future.

- Thanks, Nads.

- Dude.

You're like real life

Marty McFly.

That's so rad.

I said almost the same thing.

Hey, do you think I'll remember

this conversation in 2024?

Obviously,

we're still best friends, right?

We're not friends anymore?

Okay. Look, we kind of drift

apart after this year, too.

But it's not your fault.

It's mine.

You don't do anything wrong.

Hey.

You never know.

Maybe things will change for us

after I redo the kiss.

I hope so.

I can't imagine my life

being amazing without you in it.

Yeah.

Hey, just be careful

where you live in the future.

Like, just check all the pipes.

Twice.

- Okay.

- Wish me luck.

I'm staring.

I just can't get over

how youthful you looked...

Look, now

and in the future, actually.

Sometimes I use my mom's

anti-aging cream.

Kind of lock in my

youthful vigor.

Have you given any more thought

about what school

you're gonna go to?

You know, Chicago or New York?

Northwestern or Columbia?

I forgot all about that.

I had to choose because I...

Got into both schools.

I, actually,

I haven't decided yet.

I got the full ride

to Northwestern,

but I'd have to pay

for Columbia,

so I'm still thinking it over.

Right. Yeah.

Well, I mean,

not to push you either way, but,

the acting school I got into

is like a 15 minute

subway ride from Columbia.

So, not that I researched it.

Just I think it'd be, you know,

pretty cool

if we ended up there together.

I'm still going to have to

think about it a little more.

Yeah. I mean, me, too.

I don't even know if I'd go.

My parents would flip

if I told them

I was going to school

for acting.

Well, I mean, you never know

what could happen.

I mean, I could go to Chicago

and you could be,

I don't know, an insurance

salesman.

Yeah, yeah.

If I'm in insurance

then something went really wrong

in my life.

Matt. As if.

- Hi, Jessi.

- Hi, Lucy.

That's so weird.

I just saw you at rehearsal,

and now you're here.

It's almost like fate

or something.

Yeah,

it's a coincidence, for sure.

I was looking for you

but you left so fast.

Would you maybe want to, like,

go to

a movie or something later?

Um.

Well, I,

I am pretty busy, you know,

because I got family in town

and the show, obviously, but

maybe, like, after the holiday...

Yes. Okay. It's a date.

I'll see you later.

- See ya.

- Come on.

Sorry.

I just have to try something.

Would you just excuse me?

One second.

Yeah, sure.

Oh, no. I made it worse.

I actually forgot.

I am late

for a prior engagement,

but thank you so much for the

pancakes and the lovely chat.

- I'll catch you later, okay?

- Oh, okay.

Don't forget the Reindeer Games.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

- Hey, Lucy.

- Ugh. You.

How many jobs do you have?

Did you already

forget the rules?

You can't change anything

about the past.

Oh, I know,

disastrous future consequences.

Is that

why this keeps disappearing?

Okay, what happens if I

can't remember every little.

Thing I did back then?

But, like, what if I sneeze

when I didn't sneeze before?

Does that create a ripple

in time

and now

the air fryer doesn't exist?

You don't have to remember

exactly.

Just don't change

anything significant

like giving Nadine

tips about the future.

Okay, that is big.

That's something that could put

your future

and your promotion in jeopardy.

Why did you bring me back here

if I can't change anything?

Oh, there's still time

for your future to be different.

- Well, yeah, but how...

- Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Good. She's gone again.

Great.

Whatcha doing up there?

Oh, I'm just getting the hard

to reach places.

I see.

That's a lot of cleaning, Mom.

I am fine, honey.

Oh, and I meant to tell you,

I still have so much

to do around here.

I'm not going to be able

to watch you compete tonight.

I am so sorry.

That's okay.

Don't worry about it.

Wait. Compete at what?

Hey. Ready to win this thing?

You know what? I'm actually not

feeling so well. So, rain check?

Oh, come on, you can do great.

We got this.

There's a reason I picked

you to be my partner.

I'm so glad I said yes to.

Actually, you know,

before we start the games.

Do you maybe want to talk about

what happened at the diner?

Oh, yeah.

That was just a joke.

Wasn't it so funny?

I mean, the look on your face.

You didn't see that one coming.

Yeah. Oh, yeah.

Totally.

I didn't didn't see that coming.

For some reason, I thought

maybe, like,

it meant something else.

Oh, I'll talk to you

in a sec, okay?

Oh, okay.

- Hello. Hi.

- Hi.

How could you not warn me

about this?

Didn't seem important.

- It's the silly Reindeer Games.

- Yeah, the silly Reindeer Games

I'm supposed to win.

What's the big deal?

So you don't win this time?

I'm not allowed to change

anything about the past.

Right. Space time continuum.

That' s a big deal.

- Yeah.

- Yeah. Okay, you can do this.

Just tossing wreathes

and a three-legged race.

- How hard can that be?

- Three. Two.

One. Go!

- You all right?

- Yeah.

- Oh.

- Oh.

Wreathes away!

We practiced this.

You got it. Just gentle

So like a frisbee, like

you're doing, we need three.

That's all we need.

Hey!

We did it!

Hey!

We did it!

We got a shot at this. We just

have to win the final game.

What's the final game?

This is not good.

I haven't skated or held

a hockey stick in over 20 years.

Remember,

it's like riding a bike.

Okay. So it's much, much harder

than riding a bike.

- Hey! You good?

- I'm great.

Wanna take some practice shots?

Okay contenders.

The final event is our breakaway

challenge.

Each player for each team

must score a goal.

And the team with the most goals

wins.

Three.

Two. One. Go!

You go first.

Oh, okay.

- Great work, Matty.

- Thank you.

I can't do this.

You have to.

Your entire future's at stake.

Trust yourself. And remember,

you've already done this before.

Just do it again.

Okay contenders.

If Lucy from Jolly Team scores,

they'll be crowned

the 1999 Reindeer

Games Champions.

Okay, Lucy.

Don't end the world.

Congratulations to the

Jolly Team.

- Are you okay?

- I'm good.

She's okay, she's okay.

We should do something

to celebrate.

Do the Reindeer Games really

call for celebration?

Excuse me?

This is a historic achievement.

And if you cannot celebrate

the golden antlers,

glittered chalice,

what can you celebrate?

Good point.

Oh, I have an idea.

Hello.

Your largest waffle, please.

- Oh, yeah.

- This is ridiculous.

To the winning team.

Cheers.

So, awkward transition.

Have you given

any more thought to schools?

You know, maybe ones

that are in or around New York?

Okay, here's

the issue that I faced...

Face.

Currently facing.

I think that New York

would be a lot of fun,

but I think that going

somewhere new on my own

would just help me to heal

from the pain of losing my dad.

I mean, I've already postponed

college a year

because of it. So.

Well, I just want you to know

that you don't

have to do any of that alone.

Because I will always,

always be here for you.

Thanks, Matty.

I really appreciate

you saying that.

- I can't eat this.

- I can't either.

You are a great teammate,

I must say.

And in fact,

I think you deserve this.

I can't. The Reindeer Games

trophy is sacred.

Oh, come one. You earned this.

Take it.

Just do me a favor,

okay? Promise me one thing.

You'll think about what I said

when you make your decision,

Okay? And I'm here

if you need anything.

I will.

Okay. Good night, Lobster.

Good night.

Good night Mrs. Clark.

Oh. Good night.

Thank you.

Mom, what are you doing?

Well, this ribbon is

not sitting right,

and it needs to be perfect.

- Yeah, I don't know.

- Okay. It's late.

We should go inside.

Well, honey. Christmas

is a couple of days away.

There's no time for something

silly like sleep.

Maybe it's less about the ribbon

and more about you

trying to distract yourself.

We could go inside

and have some hot cocoa.

Okay. Yeah. Okay.

- It looks great. Okay.

- Okay.

- But this part is not.

- No.

Good morning.

Whoa, Steve.

Steve, stop! What are you doing?

Hey, Tina.

I'm just trimming the tree up.

Berries drop everywhere.

Steve, you can't just cut these

trees. They're Rick's trees.

- Be right back, Maxey.

- But these are our trees.

They are on our side.

I know, but the trees, maybe.

But the branches

are falling on to my side.

- So what?

- That's the issue.

- They're making quite a mess.

- That's, that's great.

What's going on?

He wants to cut down

your father's trees.

Lucy, please tell your mom

I just want them off my side.

Okay. Legally, Mr. Olsen,

land ordinances.

You have the right

to cut the branches,

but only on

your side of the property line.

And only as long as it,

it doesn't k*ll the trees.

It's law. Look it up.

In what?

I don't have any law books.

- Google it.

- Sorry?

On the internet.

Oh right. The, the internet.

We'll do that.

How did anyone wait

this long for the internet?

Okay. Milwaukee property

line and fence laws.

Do I smell Alice's famous

Christmas gingersnaps?

You do.

She's baking up our

neighbourhood batch right now.

Oh, they smell amazing as usual.

Oh, okay.

Just trim your side.

But please don't k*ll them.

Okay?

Rick planted those trees

when we first moved here.

He loved them.

I promise, Tina,

I just want them off my side.

And I realize this

has been a rough year

for you and your family.

And I really didn't

mean to add to that.

Hey, look,

why don't we go see if Alice

has some extra gingersnaps?

That sounds great.

- Okay.

- Thanks for your help.

You know how my dad can get.

Not a problem.

Somehow mediation

is my area of expertise.

Hey, you wouldn't want to,

help me run lines would you?

- Yeah. Okay.

- Yes. Okay.

You know,

that was actually pretty great.

- What was?

- I don't know.

Mediating a legal dispute

where both parties

end up happy with the result?

Been handling a lot of land

ordinance legal disputes

- these days?

- I'm actually more

into divorce law.

Ew. Why would you want to be

the last stop

before the end of a marriage?

I guess it just sounds safe.

Yeah. You can be

any type of lawyer you'd want.

You choose divorce lawyer?

People need divorce lawyers,

and it's an actual,

achievable goal.

Okay, but you do realize

that you could choose a career

that's less, I don't know,

emotionally devastating.

Did you tape every

episode of "Friends"?

Duh.

Greatest show in the world.

How so?

Well, it's funny and it's sweet.

And the whole,

will they, won't they

thing with Ross and Rachel.

- I mean, it's the best.

- Yeah, I don't know.

When Ross and Rachel

had a baby together.

I was out.

Did that not happen yet?

I must have been thinking

of a different show.

You really love acting,

don't you?

I mean, it's like kind of my

whole life.

The Milwaukee Shakespeare

Company

is casting for their

touring play.

I've always wanted to die

dramatically on stage.

You know, if you love it so

much, why don't you

just tell your parents?

If they see your passion

maybe

they'll change their minds.

Because according to them,

acting

is not a sensible career path.

And I should be looking at more

realistic options like sales.

Then explain

what acting means to you.

They could at least understand

that.

Well, it would be nice

not to have to do

community theatre in secret.

You know, it's okay to have a

backup plan, too,

in case things don't pan out.

Okay.

See, this is why

I need you to come with me.

Because I need that, you know,

encouragement and moral support.

And I promise

I will give it right back to you

when you're studying

for the law exam.

It's the bar exam.

Aren't I supposed to be helping

you run lines?

Oh, you know the play's

tomorrow night.

So, I'll be fine.

How are you,

by the way?

First Christmas

without my dad, so.

It seems like

your mom's having a tough time.

Have you talked to her about it?

She's keeping

herself distracted.

But we're holding

it together as best as we can.

Well,

if you need anybody to talk to

or you

want your own distraction,

I'm here.

Whatever you need.

That is weird.

I don't remember

setting an alarm.

I...

Actually, gotta get going.

Busy, busy holidays.

Again?

Morning, Lucy.

You. Why do you

keep popping up

like the Ghost of Christmas

Emotional Turmoil?

Well, I wouldn't

have to keep popping up

if you would stop trying to

- change the past.

- It's this glimpse.

It's like,

I know I've already lived this,

but I'm feeling things

I didn't feel the last time.

That's good.

Feel those feelings.

Why couldn't

you have brought me back

one Christmas earlier,

when my dad was still here?

Look, nobody said

this was going to be easy, okay?

But you can't let one tragic

event dictate

- the rest of your life choices.

- It was a big moment.

Of course it was.

And you can't change it.

So why don't

you just try to be here now

and appreciate the people

that you do have?

You're right.

I can't lose my career after

working so hard for it.

Exactly. See?

You're stronger than you think.

Thanks.

Hey, I haven't already ruined

it, have I?

Well, whatever you've done,

it's not too late to change it.

Lucy.

Have you seen

the wrapping paper?

All I could find was newspaper.

- No idea. Did you ask mom?

- No.

Probably busy spackling

the bathroom or something.

What is going on with her?

She's driving me crazy.

Hey, go easy on Mom, okay?

I mean, she is handling

the holidays

the best way she knows how.

Forgot all about your band.

"She-Z Top."

- It's actually pretty clever.

- Thanks.

It's just Britney

and I right now, but we're

trying to get a band together.

Well, when you do, I'd love

to see you play,

so let me know. Okay?

Why don't you just

wrap your presents in newspaper?

It's edgier. It fits you.

- Hello.

- Hey.

Where is everyone?

Hi, Dad.

I'm so glad you're here.

How was the drive?

Honey, look!

Here. Oh, sorry.

- Sweetheart, what's the matter?

- Nothing, nothing I just.

I haven't seen you

in a long time.

We were just here

for Thanksgiving.

Right.

- Come on, how're you doing?

- Hi!

Just really missed you.

I missed you, too.

Oh, here.

I can take that.

Come on. There's hors d'oeuvres

in the living room.

I'm starving.

- You're always starving.

- Yeah.

So, are you kids

all set for Y2K?

- Y2K.

- Y2K's nothing to laugh at Lucy.

I read in the papers that

these machines could take over.

Have you got supplies

at least? Water, canned food?

Grandma.

Nothing is going to happen.

The clocks are going to roll

over to double

zero and life will go on.

Well, I think you should

at least fill your bathtubs.

Weird not seeing

a teenager on their phone.

- What?

- Nothing.

Just forgot you had to sit there

and be present.

Well,

I'm going to get my Game Boy.

Listen, what can I do to help?

Nothing.

You just, you just enjoy.

Okay? I'll be right back.

I know it's been hard for you

since Rick passed so suddenly,

but it's okay to grieve

and to let other

people just be here for you.

You're absolutely right.

Which is why I'm staying busy.

Because that is helping me.

I'll get it.

I know, I know.

- Cookie delivery.

- Oh, Matt.

- Nice to see you.

- Nice to see you.

- Happy Christmas.

- Happy Christmas.

Got some of these for you

from my mom.

You know, we love her

annual cookie delivery.

And I may have put a couple

extra in there for the whole,

tree debacle.

That's very sweet.

You're staying for dinner,

right?

Oh, sure.

Yeah.

This glaze looks exquisite.

It was Rick's recipe.

Mom? You okay?

Yeah. I just.

I need to sit for a second.

Matt, ould you mind taking the

vegetables into the dining room?

- Yeah, sure.

- Great.

You know Grandma's right.

You have an army of support

to help you get through this.

And take it from me.

A distraction is only

going to work for a little bit.

And eventually everyone

has to face the grief head on.

Or it's just going to swallow

you, and it's gonna

become your whole life.

I just didn't want to ruin

Christmas for everyone.

What about you?

We've lost one of the most

important people in the world.

But Dad was your best friend.

- You did everything together.

- Yeah.

Mom, we should be catering

to you.

- What would I do?

- What about what you've done?

You have put so

much energy into just making

this Christmas perfect.

Yeah. I mean,

look at all the treats you made.

It looks like a

Pinterest board in here.

What's a Pinterest board?

It's not important.

Mom, you can do anything.

You just have to let us help.

What do I do about tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

The Christmas portrait

that we do every year.

Your dad started that tradition.

He loved getting the family

together

to take a picture to

commemorate the holidays.

Dad would want us

to keep it going.

Just because he's not here

doesn't mean

that he won't be with us.

Unfortunately, grief

doesn't take a day to solve.

Okay,

I can do that.

- Oh, I love you so much.

- Thank you.

Does anyone want stuffing?

- Yes, I will definitely.

- Pass that down.

Please.

- Not food.

- The food is good.

Save some for me, please.

- Here you go, dear.

- Thank you.

There you go.

Don't even think about that.

I am super thankful

that you are all here.

Oh, actually, I think

I missed a spot, Lobster.

- Oh.

- Oh.

- Thank you. Very helpful.

- You're welcome.

Okay, I can not remember the

origin of the lobster nickname.

Is it from when I got super

sunburned at camp?

When we were, like, 12?

Yes. Yeah, you got it.

Okay.

I got a confession to make.

I'm not here to deliver cookies.

I'm here

because I took your advice,

and I talked to my parents

about acting.

Okay, and?

And it went pretty good.

I mean,

I told them how passionate

I was about it, and, I,

and that I will regret it

forever if I didn't try.

And then life's too short

not to take risks.

And it was like the first time,

that my dad seemed kind of okay

with the idea.

- That's great.

- Yeah.

I mean,

who knows how long it'll last,

but, I mean, it's a start.

Well, I guess

you did kind of help me

talk to my mom too. So.

I kind of noticed that.

- Yeah.

- I wasn't gonna say anything.

I mean, who knew healthy

communication

was so important in a family?

Now I want to take credit

for all of this.

But I feel like

you had the idea first, so.

I could not have done it

without you.

How did I ever leave you?

What?

Hey, punk.

We're about to play cards.

You guys want in?

Yeah. Sure, Grandpa.

Be there in a sec.

Okay.

I would love to, but

I gotta go because I got more

cookie deliveries to make.

Right.

My work here is done.

Well, thanks for all of your

help tonight.

Anytime, Lobster.

- Bye.

- Bye.

I'm out.

Hey, Mom, I've got to get

going to Britney's house.

Okay, well, don't be too late.

- Okay? Have a good time.

- Okay.

Alexa, you're leaving us?

Yeah. Sorry.

I got band practice.

Oh, neat.

Would you play us a song

before you go?

That, like a song?

Hit us with a Christmas song.

Oh, I don't know.

Oh, come on, just one, please.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I can't do this.

Did I say something wrong?

No. She's just going through

a hard time right now.

I forgot about you.

Excuse me.

I'll go check on her. Okay?

Yeah. Okay.

Hey, maybe

the ear of a lousy sister

would help.

You're not a lousy sister.

No, I am.

I mean, I got so wrapped up

in my own feelings after Dad

passed, I didn't even bother to

ask you how you were doing.

- I'm fine.

- You know, you don't have to say

that just to make us feel

better.

It's totally okay

if you're not fine.

I mean, has

anyone even asked about you?

Mom has a few times

in between sanding the back deck

and rotating the tires

on the car.

You don't have to ignore your

own feelings just to appear

stronger for everyone else.

It's okay to not be okay.

Everyone grieves differently.

I'll be fine.

Yeah, but you never know how

long it's going to affect you.

I mean,

when you have to stick by Mom

and make sure she's okay and

pretend to be at full strength,

it takes a toll.

It's hard to do this

on your own.

I know, okay?

Know what?

You and Britney.

You and girls.

I mean, I think I've

always known, and honestly,

it's great.

How do you know that?

Because I'm your sister.

And as your sister,

trust me when I say I know

that you want to wait

to tell people,

but you would

be making a mistake

that could impact

your life in the long run.

I'm just nervous

about what people will say.

You are going to get support

in the best

and most unexpected places,

and Mom is going to be

your strongest ally.

I promise you.

I just don't think

it's the right time. With,

with Dad being gone and,

and Mom handling it like she is.

Okay, well, come out on

your own time when you're ready.

Just don't

put yourself on the backburner

because you don't want to affect

our family's

already delicate ecosystem.

I'm just scared.

Hey, I get it.

I mean, not

everything is going to be easy.

Your teenage years

are going to be rough because

you already know who you are.

You figured it out,

and no one else has.

Just don't let other people's

judgment dictate your life.

I don't know how you know

all this, but I'm relieved.

I am so sorry

that I was not there for you

when you needed me.

I just, I got so wrapped up

in my own bubble, I forgot that

you were hurting too.

I mean, we are supposed

to support each other.

Double trouble.

Promise me

that you will always do

what is right for you

and not what is right

for everyone else.

I love you so much

and I am very proud of you.

I love you too, Lucy.

What's up with this music box?

Now go have fun at band

practice with Britney.

And make sure you spend

a little extra time with Grandpa

this Christmas, okay?

Hey, I know you too.

What are you talking about?

I know that

you're in love with Matt,

and I know that

he loves you, too.

What happens to you

if you never say anything?

Girls, I need one of you to help

get the presents

out of your grandparents car.

Don't worry,

I got it.

Thanks.

Taking in the night air?

Actually,

I heard some kids talking about

how rad hypothermia is,

so I thought I'd, you know,

try it out.

- Weird plan.

- Yeah. Forgot my key.

And my parents are still out

delivering cookies. Need a hand?

Yeah.

- I got it.

- Yeah, I got it.

There we go.

Hey, after we drop these.

You want to go do something

and get out of here

for a little bit?

Yeah,

I do.

Okay, cool.

You know, this time last week,

you could skate better than me.

And now you're like a cartoon

character running in place.

Hey, don't worry about me, okay?

I'll get it.

Thanks for asking me to come.

Of course. Yeah.

I don't want to be the weird

person here alone.

I don't want to be a broken

record.

And I know Northwestern

is a great school

and you have a full ride.

I just don't see how...

How what?

How I'm going to

leave without you.

Plus, you know, I heard that

Columbia is, like, ten times

nicer than Northwestern.

Don't ask me how I know that,

but I do.

Don't worry.

I won't fact check you on that.

I don't want to pressure you,

and I want you to be happy.

But I...

I want to be in your life.

And I want that, too.

But Northwestern

just seems like the easier path.

And I've heard that it

can take some lawyers

up to 20 years

to make partner at a big firm.

And what if

going to Columbia means

it takes even longer

or it doesn't happen at all?

Well, it, it will happen.

I mean, come on, do we not

bring out the

best in each other?

- That is true.

- It's true.

And you can help me

with my law exam.

Oh, absolutely.

I'd help you ace that thing.

What is, what is that?

I'm sorry.

Here for a ride home?

Yeah, that'd be nice.

Let me be the first

to congratulate you on finally

not giving in to the temptation

to change the past.

Why do I feel worse than ever?

Sometimes that's what doing

the right thing feels like.

Can I ask you a question?

Did I already mess up my life

telling Matt to stand up

to his parents?

Talking with Alexa?

What am I going back to now?

Well, I'm not going to lie.

You've changed

some serious things,

but your future is salvageable.

As long as you stay the course,

commit to going to Chicago

and leaving everyone behind.

Then your future

should remain intact.

Then I'm done.

I'm going to start living

exactly as I did originally.

I will focus on myself

and my career,

and then I'll just make sure

that when I get back to

work harder on

being less lonely.

Well,

you'll be back on Christmas Eve.

That was always your return

date.

Are you sure

that's what you want?

What other choice do I have?

Where's Grandpa?

- Oh.

- Starting without me?

Did you check on Mom?

I think she needs some comfort.

Yeah. Mom.

Okay. Almost ready.

Smile and say,

"Merry Christmas."

Merry Christmas.

Wazzup?

- Hey.

- How's it going?

I am living my best life.

- As they say.

- Uh-huh. So.

Did you kiss him?

I did not, and I'm not going to.

You're not? How come?

I have decided

I am going to live my life

exactly as I did the first time.

But didn't

you say doing it like that

led to everything going wrong?

Everything didn't go wrong.

The day that I was brought back

here,

I had just made partner

at my law firm.

It took me decades of hard work

to get there, and

every time I do something

to alter the past,

I put that in jeopardy.

That's why you're not going to

try to change anything anymore,

because you don't

want to mess up your promotion?

That and everyone else's future.

Every time I change something,

I put everyone's future at risk.

What was the point of sending

you back in time only

to have you live it exactly

the way it was before?

You are preaching to the choir.

But, it's

my only option at this point.

If I focus on doing what I did

before, taking the money

that my dad gave me.

Moving to Chicago, starting

fresh, I should be okay.

What about us?

Won't doing it that way mean

we aren't friends anymore?

I can't even begin to say how

sorry I am for ghosting you

and for letting our friendship

dissolve.

Ghosting me?

But if we are as good of friends

as we know we are,

as soon as I get back,

I can look you up and begin

to mend things.

- Oh.

- I figured it out.

That's the point to all of this.

I definitely don't think the

answer is shutting down, pushing

everyone away again, and hoping

you might be able

to fix it in the future.

You think I'm making this up?

I don't know.

It might be real.

All I know is that you have been

hurting for a while now, and

when you showed up telling me

all this future stuff,

I got excited

because I would do anything

to help my best friend.

And let's be honest.

It's like the first time

you've ever shown

any interest in sci-fi.

But if it is real,

then I'm just sad

that you're giving up.

You have this amazing

second chance

to be reminded

of all the wonderful people

in your life who love you.

They're all worth fighting for.

If I was in your situation,

I don't think

I would give up that easy.

But that's just me.

Anyway, I hope it all

works out for you, Luce.

Merry Christmas.

Nadine.

Nadine, wait.

Surely your nature intercedes

for me and pities me.

Assure me that I may yet change

these shadows

you've shown me of

my changed life.

I will honor Christmas

at my heart.

I will keep it all the year.

I will remember

the lessons of the past.

I will live in the present.

And I will live toward

the future.

The spirits of all three

shall reside within me.

I will not shut out

the lessons that they teach.

Oh, spirit!

Tell me I may sponge away

the writing on this stone.

Ooh, ooh.

Oh, Matt!

You were amazing tonight.

That scene where you were like,

"I was not the man I was."

I had chills.

Thank you, Jess.

A bunch of us are going

to the diner to celebrate.

You want to come?

I got to go.

Sorry. You were great today.

Thank you.

Hey, Dad.

Thank you for coming.

Are you kidding?

We wouldn't have missed it.

You were fantastic.

Thank you.

I'm so sorry. Can you,

can you just wait

here? I'll be right back.

- I'm so sorry.

- Oh, okay.

Hey, Lucy.

Hey, Matty.

You were awesome up there.

You really have a gift.

My parents

actually seemed to like it.

I know, I saw your Dad. Yeah.

Do you want to go do something?

The cast is going to celebrate,

but I'd rather hang

- out with you.

- Yeah.

I'd rather

hang out with you too,

but I

actually have to get going.

All right. Seems to

be the the phrase of the week.

Well, it's Christmas.

- It's busy time.

- Right. Is that it though?

I feel like every time we get

close you kind of panic.

Or if I try to open up to you,

mostly you pull away, so.

- Is it me?

- No, no, it's not you.

It's just

I have to get home to start

preparing to move to Chicago.

So you're you're going

to Northwestern, then?

I'm happy.

If you're happy, I'm happy.

I just hope that you know

you're not doing it to escape.

Maybe I am.

And maybe,

you know,

if my dad hadn't passed away,

things

might have been different.

But I have been here

dealing with it

for almost a year now. And,

it's just too hard.

And if I take the full ride

to Northwestern and I move away,

it will just be easier

for everybody.

I don't think that running away

from everyone

is the answer

that you think it is.

I mean, will it,

provide a distraction? Sure.

What happens

when you buy a house?

Or you get a big promotion

and you don't have anyone

to share that success with?

I mean,

if I could be a successful actor

and be completely alone

then yeah, I probably would

go into sales

because that doesn't

sound like a good life.

You know, I said I'd be

supportive and I'm trying,

but I can't support you

leaving us behind.

And I got to go back

to my parents.

So Merry Christmas, Lobster.

I'm going to miss you.

It's all back.

Dad.

Mom. Okay, okay.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Alexa, Maxey,

and Lucy.

- Okay. Yes!

- Ready?

- Oh, sweetheart.

- You like it?

I saw it in the window.

Hey, punk.

Everything okay?

Everything's perfect.

- You're missing presents.

- It's okay, Grandpa.

I'll open them later.

How about opening one?

Right now.

Okay.

You like it?

I love it.

You want to test it out?

Sure.

Your break, kid.

Heck of a break, kid.

My grandpa taught me.

Oh, you're a sharpsh**ter.

You're not going to let me

play, are you?

That is the plan.

So, how's the cue feel?

It's great.

I always loved this thing.

I mean, I will always love it.

You know what

I think about a lot?

When me and Alexa were kids,

you used to take us

to the pool hall

to sh**t pool with your friends.

I couldn't wait until I was old

enough to sh**t pool with you.

I kept begging

Dad to get us a pool table.

And then one Christmas,

he bought one.

And you'd come over

and teach me your skills.

I miss him a lot.

I miss him to. Everybody does.

Sometimes life just isn't fair.

No, it's not.

Have you had a good life?

Well, you know,

it's had its ups and downs

but overall,

I've had an amazing life.

Nothing that you would change

if you could?

Why would I?

Everything I've done

up to now has led to this moment

here with you.

I wouldn't want to change that.

What if, if what you did, it

didn't lead you to this moment?

What if you made

a lot of mistakes

and it led you to moments that

you wish had never happened?

Oh, don't kid yourself. I've

made a lot of mistakes.

Everybody has.

But learning

from those mistakes,

taking risks and adapting.

That's,

that's

what makes life worth while.

The universe has a way

of working itself out.

Yeah. I was starting to think

that the universe

was giving me a chance

to change something, but,

I don't know.

Well,

I'd listen to the universe.

Just don't take the easy routes.

You know, the real good stuff

requires risks.

It's never too late to change

your life.

I love you, Grandpa.

Thank you.

I love you, too.

But that doesn't mean

I'm going to let you win.

Eight ball, corner pocket.

You want to play again?

Hey, sweetheart.

Where'd you go?

Oh, was just talking to Grandpa.

You doing okay?

Yeah. I'm good.

I was just thinking about eating

this cupcake.

It's actually the first thing

that I baked for

just myself

since your dad passed.

It's the perfect cupcake.

I've got you.

- Thank you.

- For what?

For helping me realize I can get

another shot at living.

Your dad

would've said the same thing.

I'm sorry for pushing you away.

I'm sorry too, sweetheart.

At least

now we know what we need

to work on in order to heal.

Hey, are you guys all right?

Yeah.

I was

just telling Mom

how proud of her I am,

of both of you.

And how we're not going

to distance ourselves

from each other anymore.

We're going to stick together,

all of us, and get through this

as a family.

Would you excuse me

just one second?

I'll be right back, I promise.

Wait, Mom,

since you're already here.

There's something

I want to talk to you about.

I love this song because of you.

Dear Nadine.

You guys good?

Yeah. We're great.

Alexa,

I have to go do something right

now, and I'm not sure

how it's going to go.

So no matter what happens,

please

promise

me you will give this to Nadine.

Okay.

I love you both very much.

Okay, well, honey, wait.

Where are you going?

To make a change.

It's time to go, Lucy.

I'm not listening to you

anymore, Grace.

You're not thinking about the

ramifications of your actions.

I don't care if there are

ramifications to my future.

If I have to start over

from scratch, that's fine.

I'm not going to play

this last part out wrong again.

There you go.

- Lucy?

- Can I talk to you

- for a minute?

- Tonight? It's Christmas Eve.

Can we talk tomorrow?

- Can't wait until tomorrow.

- Okay.

What's up?

This is your Christmas gift.

I made this

to tell you how I felt.

But I never gave it to you

because the truth is, losing

my dad was the hardest thing

I have ever had to go through,

and I,

I think that I thought

if I could lose him,

then I could lose

anyone that I care about.

So I pushed everyone away.

I thought that I

could do it all alone, but I,

I am alone

now, and I don't want that.

I so wanted to kiss you

at the ice rink.

I have wanted to kiss you

since we were 12.

Jumping on your trampoline,

eating mystery Airheads

trying to guess what

the flavor was.

But I never said anything

because I was scared.

Okay. I just need a second...

I don't think I have a second,

so just listen.

I know that

I haven't been myself lately,

but I want you to know

that that is not me.

Or at least that is not

who I want to be anymore.

And I understand if you don't

want to talk to me again.

But you need to promise me

that you will not quit acting.

You are a great actor

and you shouldn't quit

something you love.

Okay. I won't quit acting.

I have made

a lot of mistakes, Matty.

But the biggest mistake

I ever made

was not telling you how I felt.

I love you, Matty Olsen,

I always have.

If I could do it all over again,

I would go to New York with you

in a second.

I want to be with you.

Say something.

Do you know why I call you

Lobster?

It's not because of the sunburn

from camp.

It's from "Friends."

In season two

Phoebe says that the group needs

to find their lobster.

Because when a lobster finds

the one,

they stay together for life.

And she says that Ross

is Rachel's lobster.

And that's what you are to me.

You are my lobster.

And I know that's dorky,

but I just,

what I'm trying to say

is, I love you.

I love you, too.

You do?

Yes. I always have.

I'm back.

And you're still here.

- I'm still here.

- It's you.

You're really here?

Yeah. Hon, are you

feeling okay?

Look at that.

Oh, I'm not a divorce lawyer.

I'm a state law attorney.

I even do pro-bono law.

Nadine's house didn't flood.

Alexa's married.

My mom is happy and

we have a family.

You didn't quit acting.

You told me not to.

Wait.

Are you happy?

- Yes.

- But like, actually happy.

You're not just trying

to make the best of it,

but you'd rather be married

to Jessi Bloorfield instead?

Jessi Bloorfield?

No, I am happy, I promise.

- Are you happy?

- Yes.

Very happy.

Good.

Where are the kids?

At your mom's waiting for us.

And probably dying to

open their presents.

This is the best Christmas ever.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I know you hate this song.

You know what?

Not so much anymore.

Mom, Dad!

Let's open presents!