WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:25.547 --> 00:00:27.636 - Chloe? We're out of potatoes. 4 00:00:27.679 --> 00:00:29.029 - Oh! I've got some more right here. 5 00:00:30.508 --> 00:00:31.596 Here. 6 00:00:31.640 --> 00:00:33.207 I made a few extra trays last night. 7 00:00:33.250 --> 00:00:34.382 - Of course you did. 8 00:00:36.166 --> 00:00:39.082 You know, you are aware you can take a break. 9 00:00:39.126 --> 00:00:40.649 You've been here since 6:00. 10 00:00:40.692 --> 00:00:42.129 - I'm good, Fred, thanks. 11 00:00:42.172 --> 00:00:43.608 Uh, I gotta get to work soon, anyway. 12 00:00:43.652 --> 00:00:45.523 - Mm, all right. 13 00:00:45.567 --> 00:00:46.742 - Oh, wait, wait! 14 00:00:48.657 --> 00:00:50.528 - ♪ 15 00:00:50.572 --> 00:00:53.227 - Huh? Huh? See? This is how you do it. 16 00:00:54.619 --> 00:00:57.753 - Bon appetit. - That's right. 17 00:01:00.669 --> 00:01:12.724 - ♪ 18 00:01:18.426 --> 00:01:19.601 - - Cheers! 19 00:01:19.644 --> 00:01:24.823 - ♪ 20 00:01:24.867 --> 00:01:26.521 - Thank you very much. 21 00:01:28.784 --> 00:01:29.785 - Thank you. 22 00:01:30.960 --> 00:01:33.180 - Thanks, Monica. I'll see you tomorrow. 23 00:01:33.223 --> 00:01:35.312 Okay. 24 00:01:35.356 --> 00:01:36.748 - Hey, Mom! 25 00:01:36.792 --> 00:01:38.663 - Oh, good heavens, can it be? 26 00:01:38.707 --> 00:01:40.404 Is that really my daughter, Chloe, 27 00:01:40.448 --> 00:01:42.102 gracing us with her presence? 28 00:01:42.145 --> 00:01:43.451 - Ha, ha, ha. 29 00:01:43.494 --> 00:01:45.148 - I thought we were gonna have lunch this week. 30 00:01:45.192 --> 00:01:46.715 - I know. I'm sorry. 31 00:01:46.758 --> 00:01:48.238 I just started volunteering at the thrift store now too 32 00:01:48.282 --> 00:01:50.240 and I just... haven't had a break. 33 00:01:50.284 --> 00:01:51.546 - What about tomorrow? 34 00:01:51.589 --> 00:01:53.461 - Oh, I'm taking Savannah out for a few hours. 35 00:01:53.504 --> 00:01:55.158 - Friday? - Homeless shelter. 36 00:01:55.202 --> 00:01:57.421 Mom, this is the busiest time of my entire years. 37 00:01:57.465 --> 00:01:58.901 There's a lot of people in need. 38 00:01:58.944 --> 00:02:00.511 - I just worry. 39 00:02:00.555 --> 00:02:02.339 - I'll be fine, Mom. I promise. 40 00:02:02.383 --> 00:02:04.385 - Well, can you at least spare your mother a second to try 41 00:02:04.428 --> 00:02:06.691 my new holiday hot chocolate? 42 00:02:06.735 --> 00:02:08.215 - Okay. 43 00:02:08.258 --> 00:02:09.738 - Charlotte Bennett can eat her heart out 44 00:02:09.781 --> 00:02:11.435 at this year's competition. 45 00:02:11.479 --> 00:02:13.307 You wait and see. 46 00:02:13.350 --> 00:02:15.831 Here. Thanks. Hoo-hoo! 47 00:02:15.874 --> 00:02:19.530 - ♪ 48 00:02:19.574 --> 00:02:22.794 - All right. Try this. - Okay. 49 00:02:25.710 --> 00:02:28.887 Mm, nutmeg. 50 00:02:28.931 --> 00:02:30.628 Cinnamon, too? - Yeah. 51 00:02:30.672 --> 00:02:33.153 There's no way I come in second place again. 52 00:02:33.196 --> 00:02:34.328 - Not a chance. 53 00:02:34.371 --> 00:02:35.285 - - Uh oh. 54 00:02:35.329 --> 00:02:36.852 Hey, Mom, I gotta get to work. 55 00:02:36.895 --> 00:02:39.376 - Oh, so you still have a paying job, then? 56 00:02:39.420 --> 00:02:40.856 - Funny. - Listen, don't forget, 57 00:02:40.899 --> 00:02:42.684 your sister comes back home tomorrow. 58 00:02:42.727 --> 00:02:45.339 - Yeah, I'll be by to see her. Bye, Mom. 59 00:02:45.382 --> 00:02:47.950 - Chloe? - Yeah? 60 00:02:47.993 --> 00:02:51.301 - You know...those people who are in need around here 61 00:02:51.345 --> 00:02:53.651 are lucky to have you. 62 00:02:53.695 --> 00:02:54.957 - Hm. 63 00:02:55.000 --> 00:02:57.525 - ♪ 64 00:02:57.568 --> 00:02:59.962 - Well, we'll have lunch when we can. 65 00:03:02.486 --> 00:03:05.620 - Thanks, Mom. I love you. 66 00:03:05.663 --> 00:03:06.708 - I love you. 67 00:03:13.323 --> 00:03:21.331 - ♪ 68 00:03:23.986 --> 00:03:25.988 - Come on, heater. 69 00:03:26.031 --> 00:03:28.251 You have one job to do. 70 00:03:28.295 --> 00:03:30.732 Please be a sport. 71 00:03:56.366 --> 00:04:05.375 - ♪ 72 00:04:05.419 --> 00:04:07.421 - - Hey, Doug! Got your text. 73 00:04:07.464 --> 00:04:09.292 - Hey! I have a new case for ya. 74 00:04:09.336 --> 00:04:11.033 Captain Michael Fischer. 75 00:04:11.076 --> 00:04:12.730 Been out about a month. 76 00:04:12.774 --> 00:04:14.515 Honorably discharged. 77 00:04:14.558 --> 00:04:16.647 But apparently, he's a tough nut to crack. 78 00:04:16.691 --> 00:04:18.214 - Oh, how so? 79 00:04:18.258 --> 00:04:19.694 - It's nothing serious, but he's refused any counseling 80 00:04:19.737 --> 00:04:20.782 from our department. 81 00:04:20.825 --> 00:04:23.480 - Well, it is voluntary. 82 00:04:23.524 --> 00:04:25.743 - Not if his liaison feels that he's exhibiting difficulty 83 00:04:25.787 --> 00:04:27.615 transitioning back into civilian life. 84 00:04:27.658 --> 00:04:30.313 It's all in there, and he has an appointment with you at 1400. 85 00:04:30.357 --> 00:04:33.664 - Oh, uh, okay. Um...let's see. 86 00:04:33.708 --> 00:04:36.319 Food bank at 1:00 - That's 1300. 87 00:04:36.363 --> 00:04:38.756 - Homeless shelter at 4:00. - 1600. 88 00:04:38.800 --> 00:04:40.454 - That--that should work. 89 00:04:40.497 --> 00:04:42.630 Well, I'm glad to know you can fit us in. 90 00:04:42.673 --> 00:04:44.109 This is your actual paying job, 91 00:04:44.153 --> 00:04:45.546 taking care of these veterans returning 92 00:04:45.589 --> 00:04:48.288 and helping them transition back into civilian life. 93 00:04:48.331 --> 00:04:49.985 - Thank you for clarifying that. 94 00:04:54.468 --> 00:04:55.947 Do you not think I'm doing a good job? 95 00:04:55.991 --> 00:04:57.035 - Quite the contrary. 96 00:04:57.079 --> 00:04:59.342 You're the best counselor we have. 97 00:04:59.386 --> 00:05:00.735 I'm just worried that you might be taking on 98 00:05:00.778 --> 00:05:02.998 a little too much volunteer work. 99 00:05:03.041 --> 00:05:05.914 - Have you been talking to my mother? 100 00:05:05.957 --> 00:05:07.959 - Look, how long have you been out? 101 00:05:08.003 --> 00:05:09.483 - Just over a year. Right. 102 00:05:09.526 --> 00:05:11.398 Now, I know that this was just a transitional job, 103 00:05:11.441 --> 00:05:12.964 but...have you considered 104 00:05:13.008 --> 00:05:15.489 staying with our department permanently? 105 00:05:15.532 --> 00:05:17.099 Quite frankly, I'd hate to lose you. 106 00:05:17.142 --> 00:05:18.796 These wounded soldiers won't just listen to anyone. 107 00:05:18.840 --> 00:05:20.102 - Thank you, and I guess 108 00:05:20.145 --> 00:05:22.496 I just haven't really given it much thought. 109 00:05:22.539 --> 00:05:25.020 I'm still trying to figure out the rest of my life. 110 00:05:25.063 --> 00:05:26.413 - Well, fair enough. 111 00:05:26.456 --> 00:05:28.110 In the meantime, take care of Captain Fischer. 112 00:05:28.153 --> 00:05:30.591 If anybody can get through to him, it's you. 113 00:05:30.634 --> 00:05:31.809 - Thanks, Doug. 114 00:05:55.093 --> 00:06:00.055 - ♪ 115 00:06:00.098 --> 00:06:01.448 - Aww. 116 00:06:02.927 --> 00:06:05.408 Hm. 117 00:06:09.586 --> 00:06:11.414 He's late. 118 00:06:11.458 --> 00:06:19.422 - ♪ 119 00:06:20.771 --> 00:06:22.904 - 55... 120 00:06:27.474 --> 00:06:28.562 Hi, this is Michael Fischer. 121 00:06:28.605 --> 00:06:29.867 Sorry I missed your call. 122 00:06:29.911 --> 00:06:32.914 Give me a message and I'll get back to you. 123 00:06:36.004 --> 00:06:39.050 - ♪ 124 00:06:39.094 --> 00:06:41.139 - No. Okay. Let's go. 125 00:06:52.890 --> 00:06:55.937 - ♪ 126 00:06:55.980 --> 00:06:57.068 Are you Michael Fischer? 127 00:06:57.112 --> 00:06:59.549 - Howdy. May I help you? 128 00:07:01.029 --> 00:07:02.509 - Well, for starters, 129 00:07:02.552 --> 00:07:03.945 you could've shown up to your appointment. 130 00:07:03.988 --> 00:07:05.512 Hi, Chloe Marquee. 131 00:07:05.555 --> 00:07:06.730 I work for the Soldier's Transition Center 132 00:07:06.774 --> 00:07:08.123 over at the Army base. 133 00:07:09.254 --> 00:07:11.779 - Right. That was today. 134 00:07:11.822 --> 00:07:14.608 - 2 o'clock. - My apologies. 135 00:07:14.651 --> 00:07:16.610 Yeah... 136 00:07:16.653 --> 00:07:18.829 Lost track. 137 00:07:18.873 --> 00:07:22.137 Drove all the way out here? - Yes, I did. 138 00:07:22.180 --> 00:07:25.880 And I have a very busy schedule, so I would like to get started. 139 00:07:25.923 --> 00:07:30.885 - Well, I'm, uh...sorry for wasting your time, Chloe, 140 00:07:30.928 --> 00:07:33.278 but I told my liaison that... 141 00:07:33.322 --> 00:07:37.457 I'm not in need of any guidance, advice, or counseling, so... 142 00:07:37.500 --> 00:07:40.808 - Yeah, we, uh...get that a lot. 143 00:07:40.851 --> 00:07:43.637 According to your file, though, you've been isolating yourself. 144 00:07:43.680 --> 00:07:46.161 You haven't been participating in any activities. 145 00:07:46.204 --> 00:07:47.989 And you haven't found a job yet, either. 146 00:07:50.121 --> 00:07:54.648 - I've been deployed overseas for most of the last 10 years. 147 00:07:54.691 --> 00:07:56.084 I have no family. 148 00:07:56.127 --> 00:07:58.129 My friends have moved on or still deployed overseas. 149 00:07:58.173 --> 00:08:01.742 And...just haven't found the right job. 150 00:08:01.785 --> 00:08:03.961 - Well, it still might help-- - I'm fine. 151 00:08:04.005 --> 00:08:05.615 Honestly, I appreciate the concern. 152 00:08:07.138 --> 00:08:08.183 Watch yourself. 153 00:08:13.580 --> 00:08:16.626 - You know, sometimes it might be harder than you might think. 154 00:08:16.670 --> 00:08:19.803 You know, veterans have to learn new skills, 155 00:08:19.847 --> 00:08:22.023 provide for their well-being. 156 00:08:22.066 --> 00:08:25.592 Military life is structured with very clear objectives. 157 00:08:25.635 --> 00:08:28.203 Civilian life, not so much. 158 00:08:28.246 --> 00:08:29.857 I mean, someone in your situation, for example, 159 00:08:29.900 --> 00:08:32.033 has to create a whole new social community. 160 00:08:34.296 --> 00:08:35.863 - Do I? 161 00:08:35.906 --> 00:08:38.866 I kind of like my social community. 162 00:08:38.909 --> 00:08:40.563 - Look, no one's forcing you to do this. 163 00:08:40.607 --> 00:08:42.173 I'm just here to help. 164 00:08:42.217 --> 00:08:44.654 And I'm surprisingly good at it. 165 00:08:44.698 --> 00:08:46.047 - Well, I will, uh... 166 00:08:46.090 --> 00:08:48.571 I'll keep that in mind. 167 00:08:48.615 --> 00:08:51.182 In the meantime, is there any paperwork 168 00:08:51.226 --> 00:08:53.141 I can sign off on or...? 169 00:08:56.100 --> 00:08:57.667 - Why did you leave the Army? 170 00:09:00.278 --> 00:09:01.976 - I got a busy day, too. 171 00:09:02.019 --> 00:09:03.543 I appreciate you checking in on me. 172 00:09:12.160 --> 00:09:13.857 - Hey. 173 00:09:13.901 --> 00:09:16.033 Call me, okay? 174 00:09:44.758 --> 00:09:46.063 - Hi, Merry Christmas! 175 00:09:46.107 --> 00:09:47.412 Oh, thank you, the kids are gonna be so happy. 176 00:09:47.456 --> 00:09:50.241 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 177 00:09:50.285 --> 00:09:52.330 For the kids? 178 00:09:52.374 --> 00:09:53.462 Hi. 179 00:09:56.683 --> 00:09:58.293 Okay, so that should be the last one. 180 00:09:58.336 --> 00:09:59.860 And here are the delivery instructions. 181 00:09:59.903 --> 00:10:01.339 - Thank you. - Of course. 182 00:10:01.383 --> 00:10:04.081 - Hi, Chloe, how's it going? - Great, General O'Toole. 183 00:10:04.125 --> 00:10:06.736 The trucks are packed, the boxes are full. 184 00:10:06.780 --> 00:10:08.651 Another successful food drive. 185 00:10:08.695 --> 00:10:11.001 - I really appreciate you doing this every year, Chloe. 186 00:10:11.045 --> 00:10:13.047 We couldn't do it without you. - Of course. 187 00:10:13.090 --> 00:10:15.049 - By the way, the young girl you are mentoring? 188 00:10:15.092 --> 00:10:16.267 - Savannah, yeah. 189 00:10:16.311 --> 00:10:18.226 - Yes, your request to have her parents, 190 00:10:18.269 --> 00:10:20.010 Captains Olivia and Toby Goodmanson, 191 00:10:20.054 --> 00:10:21.708 home for Christmas... 192 00:10:21.751 --> 00:10:23.013 So I spoke to General Worthington. 193 00:10:23.057 --> 00:10:24.667 He's trying to pull some strings. 194 00:10:24.711 --> 00:10:27.670 But their deployments are difficult. 195 00:10:27.714 --> 00:10:29.411 I just don't want everyone to get their hopes up. 196 00:10:29.454 --> 00:10:30.934 - Well, I haven't said a word to Savannah. 197 00:10:30.978 --> 00:10:33.110 And I--I just thought it was worth a try. 198 00:10:33.154 --> 00:10:35.112 - Well, I haven't given up just yet. 199 00:10:35.156 --> 00:10:36.984 - You know, General, the toy drive. 200 00:10:37.027 --> 00:10:38.463 You know, ever since I've gotten to know Savannah, 201 00:10:38.507 --> 00:10:41.336 I found there's even more children who need our help. 202 00:10:41.379 --> 00:10:43.381 - I know, but I don't think there's gonna be a toy drive 203 00:10:43.425 --> 00:10:46.036 this year. - Wait, why? 204 00:10:46.080 --> 00:10:51.041 - Well, Ben Johnson has left MWR and no one took his place. 205 00:10:51.085 --> 00:10:52.782 So other charities will be getting the funds. 206 00:10:52.826 --> 00:10:54.262 - But in some cases, it's the only gift 207 00:10:54.305 --> 00:10:55.829 these kids will get. 208 00:10:55.872 --> 00:10:59.484 - I know, but the program is just stretched pretty thin. 209 00:10:59.528 --> 00:11:02.096 Position is yours if you wanna try to get it back on track. 210 00:11:02.139 --> 00:11:05.055 - Me? Oh, General, I mean, I--I--I couldn't possibly. 211 00:11:05.099 --> 00:11:07.928 I mean, I don't have a minute left in the day as it is. 212 00:11:07.971 --> 00:11:09.886 - I understand. 213 00:11:09.930 --> 00:11:11.845 Maybe some other organization will fill the gap. 214 00:11:14.369 --> 00:11:16.414 - Okay, I'll--I will do it. 215 00:11:16.458 --> 00:11:17.981 I can do it. 216 00:11:18.025 --> 00:11:20.375 I will find the time. 217 00:11:20.418 --> 00:11:22.290 - That is fantastic. 218 00:11:22.333 --> 00:11:24.379 You really are a go-getter. 219 00:11:24.422 --> 00:11:26.903 I'm sorry the Army has lost you as a soldier. 220 00:11:26.947 --> 00:11:30.907 - ♪ 221 00:11:44.225 --> 00:11:45.922 - Chloe! 222 00:11:45.966 --> 00:11:49.143 - Oh, Savannah! Hey, Aunt Dottie. 223 00:11:49.186 --> 00:11:50.927 - Hi! It's the best part of her day 224 00:11:50.971 --> 00:11:53.451 when she gets to see you. - Ah, mine too. 225 00:11:53.495 --> 00:11:56.716 Okay, do you wanna put up some decorations around town? 226 00:11:56.759 --> 00:11:58.021 - Yes! 227 00:11:58.065 --> 00:11:59.849 - - All right. Have fun! 228 00:11:59.893 --> 00:12:01.808 - Bye, Aunt Dottie. - Bye, Auntie! 229 00:12:04.245 --> 00:12:05.942 - Hey, put that seatbelt on. 230 00:12:05.986 --> 00:12:11.513 - ♪ 231 00:12:11.556 --> 00:12:13.080 - Hey. 232 00:12:13.123 --> 00:12:15.517 Thank you. 233 00:12:15.560 --> 00:12:18.085 - Why aren't you married? 234 00:12:18.128 --> 00:12:20.304 - What? - My auntie really likes you. 235 00:12:20.348 --> 00:12:21.828 So do my mom and dad. 236 00:12:21.871 --> 00:12:23.568 And I heard them say that they can't believe 237 00:12:23.612 --> 00:12:26.310 someone hasn't snatched you up. 238 00:12:26.354 --> 00:12:28.965 - Uh... I don't know. 239 00:12:29.009 --> 00:12:31.794 I guess I just haven't found the right guy? 240 00:12:31.838 --> 00:12:35.319 - Do you even have a boyfriend? - Honestly? 241 00:12:35.363 --> 00:12:38.496 I--I don't have time for a boyfriend, okay? 242 00:12:38.540 --> 00:12:40.107 So next subject. 243 00:12:40.150 --> 00:12:43.327 Uh, what is on your Christmas list? 244 00:12:43.371 --> 00:12:45.155 Oh, come on, there's gotta be something. 245 00:12:45.199 --> 00:12:46.374 - - Oh! 246 00:12:47.854 --> 00:12:50.204 Ah! It's your mom! - Yes! 247 00:12:53.294 --> 00:12:54.295 - Hi! 248 00:12:54.338 --> 00:12:56.297 - Mommy! - Hi, sweetie! 249 00:12:56.340 --> 00:12:57.820 Hi, Chloe! - Hi! 250 00:12:57.864 --> 00:12:59.256 How are you? - Great! 251 00:12:59.300 --> 00:13:00.954 We're putting up decorations. 252 00:13:00.997 --> 00:13:02.956 - Chloe, we can't thank you enough. 253 00:13:02.999 --> 00:13:04.958 - Of course. It's my pleasure. 254 00:13:05.001 --> 00:13:07.351 Well, most of the time. 255 00:13:07.395 --> 00:13:11.051 - Are you and Daddy coming home for Christmas? 256 00:13:11.094 --> 00:13:14.184 - No, sweetie, we talked about this. 257 00:13:14.228 --> 00:13:17.057 You know how much we both wanna be there. 258 00:13:17.100 --> 00:13:20.147 - I know. It's okay. 259 00:13:20.190 --> 00:13:22.932 - I miss you. - I miss you too, Mommy. 260 00:13:22.976 --> 00:13:24.891 So much. 261 00:13:24.934 --> 00:13:26.588 - I'll let the two of you get back to the fun, 262 00:13:26.631 --> 00:13:29.330 and I'll call later. Daddy said he's gonna call, too. 263 00:13:29.373 --> 00:13:32.333 - Okay. Bye, Mommy. 264 00:13:32.376 --> 00:13:33.638 - Bye! 265 00:13:36.554 --> 00:13:39.340 - Chloe, Chloe, do you think my mom and dad will fit inside 266 00:13:39.383 --> 00:13:42.299 Santa's sleigh? - Um...yeah. 267 00:13:42.343 --> 00:13:43.910 I mean, I'm--I'm sure they could. 268 00:13:43.953 --> 00:13:48.131 But ...don't think it's gonna happen this year, sweetie. 269 00:13:48.175 --> 00:13:50.525 - Yeah, I guess you're right. 270 00:13:50.568 --> 00:13:52.483 - Oh, I'm sorry, honey. 271 00:14:02.145 --> 00:14:04.495 - Well, hello. 272 00:14:04.539 --> 00:14:06.149 - Hi. 273 00:14:06.193 --> 00:14:08.108 - Picking up a few things in town, saw you were over here, 274 00:14:08.151 --> 00:14:10.023 thought I'd come say hello. 275 00:14:10.066 --> 00:14:13.591 - I'm glad. Uh-huh. This is Savannah. 276 00:14:13.635 --> 00:14:15.550 Savannah, this is Michael Fischer. 277 00:14:15.593 --> 00:14:19.206 - Hi. - She's my big sister. 278 00:14:19.249 --> 00:14:20.468 - Both of her parents are deployed. 279 00:14:20.511 --> 00:14:23.906 - Ah, yes, right. 280 00:14:23.950 --> 00:14:28.998 I, uh...well, truth is, I was actually... 281 00:14:29.042 --> 00:14:31.348 I was actually gonna call you. 282 00:14:31.392 --> 00:14:35.962 Maybe I could use some advice on adapting a little better. 283 00:14:36.005 --> 00:14:38.181 - Well, then you've come to the right place. 284 00:14:38.225 --> 00:14:40.401 How about I start by showing you where to find 285 00:14:40.444 --> 00:14:43.012 the best hot chocolate in town? 286 00:14:43.056 --> 00:14:44.187 - Sounds great. - All right. 287 00:14:44.231 --> 00:14:45.232 Come on, Savannah, let's take a break. 288 00:14:45.275 --> 00:14:48.061 Don't forget your bag. - Yes! 289 00:14:48.104 --> 00:14:49.540 - Those two are down lower, so that's perfect. 290 00:14:49.584 --> 00:14:51.107 - Yeah, okay. I think it looks nice. 291 00:14:51.151 --> 00:14:52.239 - Okay, perfect. 292 00:14:52.282 --> 00:14:53.327 Thank you. Appreciate it. 293 00:14:53.370 --> 00:14:54.719 Yeah. - Hey! 294 00:14:57.113 --> 00:14:59.594 - She does exist. - Ah, you're home early. 295 00:14:59.637 --> 00:15:03.032 - I know. I was gonna call you. 296 00:15:03.076 --> 00:15:04.468 It's so great to see you, Chloe. 297 00:15:04.512 --> 00:15:06.470 - You, too. Welcome home, Sis. 298 00:15:06.514 --> 00:15:08.951 - Hi, honey. How are you, Savannah? 299 00:15:08.995 --> 00:15:10.605 - Mom, this is Michael Fischer. 300 00:15:10.648 --> 00:15:13.390 He was just honorably discharged from the Army a month ago. 301 00:15:13.434 --> 00:15:16.437 - Oh! Welcome home to you as well. 302 00:15:16.480 --> 00:15:18.961 - Why, thank you. - And my sister, Trish-- 303 00:15:19.005 --> 00:15:21.094 Lieutenant Barns, First Armory Division. 304 00:15:21.137 --> 00:15:23.313 On leave just in time for the holidays. 305 00:15:23.357 --> 00:15:24.662 - It's a pleasure meeting you both. 306 00:15:24.706 --> 00:15:26.273 - I told him this is where he could find 307 00:15:26.316 --> 00:15:29.667 the best hot chocolate in town. 308 00:15:29.711 --> 00:15:32.322 Mom? The hot chocolate? 309 00:15:32.366 --> 00:15:36.152 - Oh! Yeah, right. 310 00:15:36.196 --> 00:15:39.242 - - Excuse me. 311 00:15:39.286 --> 00:15:40.548 - Hm. 312 00:15:40.591 --> 00:15:44.204 - ♪ God and sinners reconciled ♪ 313 00:15:44.247 --> 00:15:45.727 - Savannah, it's been so long! 314 00:15:45.770 --> 00:15:48.295 Can I show you my patty cake? 315 00:15:48.338 --> 00:15:50.558 Yes, I have no idea what I'm doing. 316 00:15:50.601 --> 00:15:51.733 You'll get it one day. 317 00:15:51.776 --> 00:15:53.126 Thank you. 318 00:15:55.041 --> 00:15:58.305 - It's quite the tribute. - Yeah. 319 00:15:58.348 --> 00:16:01.308 This one here, that's--that's our dad. 320 00:16:01.351 --> 00:16:03.658 Your dad's in the Army, too? 321 00:16:03.701 --> 00:16:06.139 - He passed away several years ago. 322 00:16:06.182 --> 00:16:08.358 But yes, we are a military family. 323 00:16:08.402 --> 00:16:12.145 - ♪ 324 00:16:12.188 --> 00:16:13.407 Is that you? 325 00:16:13.450 --> 00:16:17.759 - Six years. Honorable discharge last year. 326 00:16:20.327 --> 00:16:23.330 Excuse me? - Yes? 327 00:16:23.373 --> 00:16:25.680 - Are you married? - Savannah! 328 00:16:25.723 --> 00:16:28.030 Please go help my mom with the hot chocolate. 329 00:16:30.163 --> 00:16:31.512 - - I'm sorry. 330 00:16:31.555 --> 00:16:33.035 - It's okay. 331 00:16:33.079 --> 00:16:34.689 Can you tell me where to find the restroom? 332 00:16:34.732 --> 00:16:36.169 - Yeah, straight in the back. - Okay. 333 00:16:36.212 --> 00:16:39.128 - ♪ 334 00:16:39.172 --> 00:16:42.044 - Thank you. Let's go. 335 00:16:42.088 --> 00:16:43.219 - Do tell. 336 00:16:43.263 --> 00:16:45.091 - There's nothing to tell. 337 00:16:45.134 --> 00:16:48.050 I am his counselor and that's it. 338 00:16:48.094 --> 00:16:49.312 - He's cute! 339 00:16:50.661 --> 00:16:52.228 - Mom! 340 00:16:52.272 --> 00:16:54.143 How would you feel if every time I saw a middle-aged-- 341 00:16:54.187 --> 00:16:55.840 - Ahem! 342 00:16:55.884 --> 00:16:59.279 - --young-ish looking gentleman, I tried to set you up with him? 343 00:16:59.322 --> 00:17:01.281 - I'd thank you. 344 00:17:01.324 --> 00:17:03.761 - You're telling me you're not even a little bit interested? 345 00:17:03.805 --> 00:17:05.676 - No. You guys, it's work. 346 00:17:05.720 --> 00:17:07.069 Besides, I'm trying to figure out my life. 347 00:17:07.113 --> 00:17:08.592 I'm not even in that space. 348 00:17:08.636 --> 00:17:12.596 - You know, sometimes you just have to let yourself feel 349 00:17:12.640 --> 00:17:14.076 and--and-- - You know, being vulnerable 350 00:17:14.120 --> 00:17:15.643 to the chemical reaction of a potential life partner 351 00:17:15.686 --> 00:17:18.385 means having my neuroreceptors up to filter out cortisol, 352 00:17:18.428 --> 00:17:21.083 adrenaline, and dopamine that draws one person to the other. 353 00:17:21.127 --> 00:17:23.216 And I have mentally disabled those receptors 354 00:17:23.259 --> 00:17:25.566 until I've accomplished certain things. 355 00:17:25.609 --> 00:17:27.220 - Huh. - 356 00:17:27.263 --> 00:17:28.743 - How romantic. 357 00:17:28.786 --> 00:17:30.614 - I don't believe in romance. It's all about chemistry. 358 00:17:30.658 --> 00:17:34.444 And like I said, I have that perfectly under control. 359 00:17:34.488 --> 00:17:37.186 - You need help. - Thanks. 360 00:17:37.230 --> 00:17:39.884 - Oh, here you go. 361 00:17:39.928 --> 00:17:41.582 My famous hot chocolate. 362 00:17:41.625 --> 00:17:44.150 - All right, let's see. 363 00:17:48.415 --> 00:17:50.678 - Mm, okay, um... 364 00:17:50.721 --> 00:17:54.247 cinnamon and nutmeg? 365 00:17:54.290 --> 00:17:57.250 - Ah, a man after my own heart! 366 00:17:57.293 --> 00:17:59.295 Or my daughters. Mom. 367 00:17:59.339 --> 00:18:01.689 Savannah, how would you like to help us set up 368 00:18:01.732 --> 00:18:03.604 some Christmas decorations? 369 00:18:03.647 --> 00:18:05.084 - Sure! 370 00:18:05.127 --> 00:18:07.129 - That way, Chloe and Michael could go for a walk. 371 00:18:07.173 --> 00:18:08.609 - Yes! Come on, Savannah. 372 00:18:11.612 --> 00:18:15.268 - - Ah, it's--it's your family. 373 00:18:19.228 --> 00:18:22.492 - So, what made you change your mind? 374 00:18:22.536 --> 00:18:24.146 - What? About seeing you? 375 00:18:24.190 --> 00:18:25.843 Uh, I'm not sure I did change my mind. 376 00:18:25.887 --> 00:18:30.413 But I just...think I'm having a hard time admitting it hasn't 377 00:18:30.457 --> 00:18:34.200 been as easy adjusting as I thought it would be. 378 00:18:34.243 --> 00:18:35.810 - Makes total sense. 379 00:18:35.853 --> 00:18:38.291 What you're missing right now is a sense of purpose, so... 380 00:18:38.334 --> 00:18:40.858 What do you like to do? 381 00:18:40.902 --> 00:18:43.557 - Uh, don't have a lot of hobbies. 382 00:18:43.600 --> 00:18:45.254 I like to read. 383 00:18:45.298 --> 00:18:48.301 But I don't know what I wanna do for work. 384 00:18:48.344 --> 00:18:50.216 - What are you good at? 385 00:18:50.259 --> 00:18:51.826 - I'm a good leader. 386 00:18:51.869 --> 00:18:54.220 Did a lot of electrical and mechanical work for the Army. 387 00:18:54.263 --> 00:18:56.657 You know, I...took a lot of training courses. 388 00:18:56.700 --> 00:18:58.920 Was the guy who fixed things around the base. 389 00:18:58.963 --> 00:19:00.791 - Well, there you go. You can start your own business. 390 00:19:00.835 --> 00:19:02.358 - I don't know. 391 00:19:02.402 --> 00:19:04.665 I feel like I need to leave all that behind me... 392 00:19:04.708 --> 00:19:07.407 everything associated with the Army, start fresh. 393 00:19:17.591 --> 00:19:18.853 You okay? 394 00:19:20.246 --> 00:19:23.510 - Oh, yeah, I'm fine. 395 00:19:23.553 --> 00:19:25.947 - So, what else did you do there? 396 00:19:25.990 --> 00:19:28.906 - Well...the last few years, I didn't see much combat, 397 00:19:28.950 --> 00:19:31.735 so a lot of my energy went into helping them build more 398 00:19:31.779 --> 00:19:34.825 infrastructure, you know, better schools, libraries. 399 00:19:34.869 --> 00:19:36.653 - That must've been so gratifying. 400 00:19:36.697 --> 00:19:40.440 - Yeah, it was. Huh. How about you? 401 00:19:40.483 --> 00:19:42.181 - Bagram. Yeah. 402 00:19:42.224 --> 00:19:45.532 There were some--there were some rough days and... 403 00:19:45.575 --> 00:19:47.447 I had a really hard time adjusting when I came home too, 404 00:19:47.490 --> 00:19:49.013 so ...get it. 405 00:19:49.057 --> 00:19:50.972 - What's your purpose? 406 00:19:51.015 --> 00:19:52.495 - What do you mean? 407 00:19:52.539 --> 00:19:56.717 - I'm just...curious how you ended up, you know, 408 00:19:56.760 --> 00:20:02.679 helping soldiers transition and why you became a--a big sister. 409 00:20:02.723 --> 00:20:04.725 I have a... I have a funny feeling 410 00:20:04.768 --> 00:20:07.031 you probably work at a soup kitchen, too. 411 00:20:09.295 --> 00:20:11.906 - Let me remind you that our objective is to find 412 00:20:11.949 --> 00:20:14.735 your purpose, not analyze mine. 413 00:20:14.778 --> 00:20:16.737 - Oh, I'm on to something, aren't I? 414 00:20:16.780 --> 00:20:19.870 - Okay, let's just focus on you, okay? 415 00:20:21.437 --> 00:20:22.917 - Shall we get started tomorrow morning? 416 00:20:22.960 --> 00:20:25.746 - ♪ 417 00:20:25.789 --> 00:20:27.487 - Tomorrow morning. 418 00:20:27.530 --> 00:20:31.926 - Great. I'll see you then. 419 00:20:31.969 --> 00:20:35.538 - Uh, Marquee's an interesting last name. 420 00:20:35.582 --> 00:20:36.931 What does it mean? 421 00:20:36.974 --> 00:20:39.455 - No great story. Oh, other than we joke 422 00:20:39.499 --> 00:20:42.284 our name will always be up in lights. 423 00:20:43.416 --> 00:20:44.721 - Bright lights at that, aren't they? 424 00:20:46.375 --> 00:20:47.724 Thanks for the hot chocolate. 425 00:20:47.768 --> 00:20:50.466 - Of course. I'll see you tomorrow. 426 00:20:50.510 --> 00:21:00.563 - ♪ 427 00:21:16.710 --> 00:21:18.102 - No, General, I--I have to be-- 428 00:21:18.146 --> 00:21:20.714 I have to be at the donation center by then. Um... 429 00:21:20.757 --> 00:21:22.455 Are you sure it isn't too much? 430 00:21:22.498 --> 00:21:24.761 - No, no, no, I can-- I can handle it. 431 00:21:24.805 --> 00:21:25.980 Are you sure? 432 00:21:26.023 --> 00:21:27.677 - The toy drive is my top priority. 433 00:21:29.984 --> 00:21:31.377 - Okay. 434 00:21:34.467 --> 00:21:36.599 - Sir, can I call you back? Of course. 435 00:21:36.643 --> 00:21:39.080 - Okay. Bye bye. 436 00:21:39.123 --> 00:21:50.570 - ♪ 437 00:21:50.613 --> 00:21:52.659 - Yup. Yes. 438 00:21:56.576 --> 00:21:59.361 - ♪ 439 00:21:59.405 --> 00:22:01.668 - Did I, uh, miss another appointment? 440 00:22:01.711 --> 00:22:03.757 - No, sorry. I, uh, had an idea. 441 00:22:03.800 --> 00:22:06.586 I couldn't wait. I--I get that way. 442 00:22:06.629 --> 00:22:08.239 What is this exactly? 443 00:22:08.283 --> 00:22:12.026 - That, uh, is a--a program I organized that collected toys 444 00:22:12.069 --> 00:22:14.115 for all the kids in some of those villages. 445 00:22:14.158 --> 00:22:16.813 - That's it! 446 00:22:16.857 --> 00:22:18.380 - What's it? - Every year, the Army 447 00:22:18.424 --> 00:22:20.513 has a toy drive for military families. 448 00:22:20.556 --> 00:22:22.471 But the man who headed it up is gone 449 00:22:22.515 --> 00:22:25.213 and they're prioritizing other charities. 450 00:22:25.256 --> 00:22:27.520 There's a lot of kids who are counting on those toys. 451 00:22:28.825 --> 00:22:30.784 - Okay, but... 452 00:22:30.827 --> 00:22:33.613 - I am putting you in charge. 453 00:22:33.656 --> 00:22:36.833 - ♪ 454 00:22:36.877 --> 00:22:39.445 - Welcome home, Michael Fischer. 455 00:22:39.488 --> 00:22:40.707 - Huh. 456 00:22:42.056 --> 00:22:44.711 This is good. I can do this. 457 00:22:50.586 --> 00:22:51.935 Fantastic idea. 458 00:22:51.979 --> 00:22:54.155 I can't think of a better person to head this up. 459 00:22:54.198 --> 00:22:56.549 I was sorry to lose you among the ranks, Michael. 460 00:22:56.592 --> 00:22:58.681 You were a great soldier, a great leader. 461 00:22:58.725 --> 00:23:00.117 - Thank you, General. 462 00:23:00.161 --> 00:23:02.119 - I've often said the same thing about you, Chloe. 463 00:23:02.163 --> 00:23:04.078 I'm glad you're still part of the team. 464 00:23:04.121 --> 00:23:05.253 - Me too. 465 00:23:05.296 --> 00:23:07.081 - You'll have our full support. 466 00:23:07.124 --> 00:23:09.823 - Oh, General, but there is a greater need than we thought. 467 00:23:09.866 --> 00:23:11.912 It's shocking how many military families 468 00:23:11.955 --> 00:23:14.610 live paycheck to paycheck. 469 00:23:14.654 --> 00:23:17.700 - Something I would change if I had the power to do so. 470 00:23:17.744 --> 00:23:20.137 - We don't wanna leave a single child out. 471 00:23:20.181 --> 00:23:21.704 - Nor do I. 472 00:23:21.748 --> 00:23:23.489 But as I told you before, all of our funds 473 00:23:23.532 --> 00:23:26.100 have been allocated to other charities. 474 00:23:26.143 --> 00:23:31.975 - So...what percentage of last year's budget can we count on? 475 00:23:32.019 --> 00:23:35.283 - Half, I'm afraid. 476 00:23:35.326 --> 00:23:38.025 Logistical support will of course be no problem. 477 00:23:38.068 --> 00:23:40.027 But you'll have to raise the majority of your funds 478 00:23:40.070 --> 00:23:41.724 from outside sources. 479 00:23:46.990 --> 00:23:48.775 - Okay, then that's just what we'll do. 480 00:23:52.866 --> 00:23:54.955 - I want you try my hot chocolate again. 481 00:23:54.998 --> 00:23:56.522 I've made a few refinements. 482 00:23:56.565 --> 00:23:59.829 I'm leaving nothing to chance this year. 483 00:23:59.873 --> 00:24:01.004 - Hot chocolate contest. 484 00:24:01.048 --> 00:24:02.266 A Christmas tradition around here. 485 00:24:02.310 --> 00:24:04.921 And Mom has yet to win. 486 00:24:04.965 --> 00:24:07.707 - Well, I have a box full of silver medals. 487 00:24:07.750 --> 00:24:09.622 I want gold. It's political. 488 00:24:09.665 --> 00:24:12.973 I mean, you know, Charlotte Bennett knows the judges. 489 00:24:13.016 --> 00:24:15.715 - Well, let's see here. 490 00:24:15.758 --> 00:24:17.804 Let me, uh- --see where we're at. 491 00:24:21.851 --> 00:24:22.939 Wow. 492 00:24:22.983 --> 00:24:25.899 That is better than the other one. 493 00:24:25.942 --> 00:24:29.729 - That's because I get my cocoa beans directly from Ecuador. 494 00:24:29.772 --> 00:24:32.340 Charlotte buys hers at the supermarket. 495 00:24:32.383 --> 00:24:35.212 Well, you got my vote. 496 00:24:35.256 --> 00:24:36.866 - Oh, I wish I could take it! 497 00:24:36.910 --> 00:24:39.216 These judges, they're just...three old fogeys 498 00:24:39.260 --> 00:24:41.175 that have had their wheels greased every year. 499 00:24:41.218 --> 00:24:43.003 I mean, it's just--it's not fair! 500 00:24:43.046 --> 00:24:45.875 - Hey, Mom? You have customers waiting. 501 00:24:47.007 --> 00:24:49.618 - Oh! Um, all right. Well, enjoy! 502 00:24:49.662 --> 00:24:52.316 LJ, good to see you. The usual? 503 00:24:52.360 --> 00:24:54.667 - She gets obsessed with this competition. 504 00:24:54.710 --> 00:24:56.016 I--I know it doesn't seem like it, but it's, 505 00:24:56.059 --> 00:24:57.844 uh...it's all in good fun. 506 00:25:00.237 --> 00:25:03.850 - I can, uh--I can really tell you like being back, don't you? 507 00:25:03.893 --> 00:25:06.200 - Yeah. Yeah, I do. 508 00:25:06.243 --> 00:25:10.117 I really enjoyed my time in the Army, but, um ...missed home. 509 00:25:10.160 --> 00:25:13.337 And being back here now, I, uh... 510 00:25:13.381 --> 00:25:15.818 I really realize how lucky I am. 511 00:25:15.862 --> 00:25:18.821 - How lucky we all are. - Mm. 512 00:25:18.865 --> 00:25:22.738 - Still, there's so many who aren't. 513 00:25:22.782 --> 00:25:25.915 - Speaking of which, I made a list of potential donors-- 514 00:25:25.959 --> 00:25:27.395 uh, corporate, local businesses. 515 00:25:27.438 --> 00:25:29.092 And I'm gonna get the names of all the new children 516 00:25:29.136 --> 00:25:30.659 who we can include from the mentoring program. 517 00:25:32.443 --> 00:25:33.793 What? 518 00:25:33.836 --> 00:25:36.360 - No, I just, um-- I'm just trying to figure out 519 00:25:36.404 --> 00:25:38.885 how I fit into all this. 520 00:25:38.928 --> 00:25:40.147 - Oh, believe me, with my schedule, 521 00:25:40.190 --> 00:25:41.931 you're gonna be doing most of the legwork. 522 00:25:41.975 --> 00:25:43.846 - Well, legwork is fine. 523 00:25:43.890 --> 00:25:46.893 I'm--you know, said you put me in charge... 524 00:25:46.936 --> 00:25:47.850 - You are in charge. 525 00:25:47.894 --> 00:25:51.375 - Okay, I'm... 526 00:25:51.419 --> 00:25:53.726 - Oh. 527 00:25:55.858 --> 00:25:58.208 - I get that way. 528 00:25:58.252 --> 00:25:59.732 Okay. 529 00:26:01.298 --> 00:26:03.823 This is officially your operation. 530 00:26:03.866 --> 00:26:05.781 There is a reason why I could not take this on. 531 00:26:05.825 --> 00:26:08.741 I've got way too much on my plate. 532 00:26:08.784 --> 00:26:10.307 - Okay. 533 00:26:10.351 --> 00:26:12.048 Yes, this is great. 534 00:26:12.092 --> 00:26:13.789 - Great. 535 00:26:18.141 --> 00:26:20.753 - Uh...you know, actually-- 536 00:26:20.796 --> 00:26:22.058 - You know, it could be beneficial-- 537 00:26:22.102 --> 00:26:23.451 - If I could get your help getting this up-- 538 00:26:23.494 --> 00:26:25.453 - --and running-- Smoothly. 539 00:26:31.067 --> 00:26:32.678 - Ah, yeah. 540 00:26:32.721 --> 00:26:35.419 Well, I think, um... 541 00:26:35.463 --> 00:26:39.336 I think we've made a pretty good team so far. 542 00:26:39.380 --> 00:26:43.166 I mean, it'll all be that much more productive. 543 00:26:43.210 --> 00:26:44.385 At least until-- 544 00:26:44.428 --> 00:26:46.779 - It's all up and running smoothly. 545 00:26:46.822 --> 00:26:48.302 - Right, yeah. 546 00:26:51.218 --> 00:26:53.742 You know ...ve actually been thinking. 547 00:26:53.786 --> 00:26:57.093 Um, if we're gonna use outside sources, 548 00:26:57.137 --> 00:27:00.967 then let's not limit this to just military families. 549 00:27:01.010 --> 00:27:03.665 Let's expand the program like you wanted, right? 550 00:27:03.709 --> 00:27:05.972 But to everyone, the entire community. 551 00:27:06.015 --> 00:27:08.714 - That's a fantastic idea. 552 00:27:08.757 --> 00:27:10.106 - Thank you. 553 00:27:11.978 --> 00:27:14.807 So...where do we start? 554 00:27:14.850 --> 00:27:19.507 - To see if those outside sources are even necessary. 555 00:27:19.550 --> 00:27:20.943 - All right. 556 00:27:28.211 --> 00:27:29.952 - Can't tell you how hard I worked on 557 00:27:29.996 --> 00:27:31.780 getting this new community center. 558 00:27:31.824 --> 00:27:35.523 Almost 50 new jobs, keep this town humming along, diversify, 559 00:27:35.566 --> 00:27:36.785 growth, am I right? 560 00:27:36.829 --> 00:27:38.308 - You're absolutely right, Mayor Betz. 561 00:27:38.352 --> 00:27:39.875 All the more reason to support. 562 00:27:39.919 --> 00:27:41.834 - I wish we were in a better position to help out, Chloe. 563 00:27:41.877 --> 00:27:43.009 - Yeah, but as you can see-- 564 00:27:43.052 --> 00:27:45.228 - I thought Army organized the toy drive. 565 00:27:45.272 --> 00:27:47.840 - We are in need of additional funds this year. 566 00:27:47.883 --> 00:27:49.842 - City coffers are dry. 567 00:27:49.885 --> 00:27:52.322 We barely have it in the budget for our regular Christmas events 568 00:27:52.366 --> 00:27:54.237 as it is. 569 00:27:54.281 --> 00:27:56.936 - Your image as an elected official is directly tied to 570 00:27:56.979 --> 00:27:59.329 the image of Maple Grove, wouldn't you say? 571 00:27:59.373 --> 00:28:00.983 - Yes, I would. 572 00:28:01.027 --> 00:28:03.507 - Okay, well, this year, we're expanding the toy drive 573 00:28:03.551 --> 00:28:06.119 beyond military families. 574 00:28:06.162 --> 00:28:07.860 - The families that live in the city 575 00:28:07.903 --> 00:28:10.123 where you're up for reelection. 576 00:28:10.166 --> 00:28:16.085 - ♪ 577 00:28:16.129 --> 00:28:18.174 - You make a good point. 578 00:28:18.218 --> 00:28:21.525 I'll see what I can spare. It won't be much. 579 00:28:21.569 --> 00:28:23.963 The amount doesn't really matter, does it? 580 00:28:24.006 --> 00:28:26.835 It's the spirit of giving what you can, am I right? 581 00:28:26.879 --> 00:28:29.098 - We will take whatever you can give us. 582 00:28:29.142 --> 00:28:30.665 - I'll be in touch. 583 00:28:31.840 --> 00:28:34.582 Sure would be nice if we got some Christmas snow this year. 584 00:28:39.848 --> 00:28:41.284 I mean, without any real help from the city, 585 00:28:41.328 --> 00:28:43.417 this might be tougher to pull off than we thought. 586 00:28:43.460 --> 00:28:46.420 - Then we'll just do it the old-fashioned way, 587 00:28:46.463 --> 00:28:47.813 door to door if we have to. 588 00:28:49.945 --> 00:28:51.468 - Yeah, you know what? You're right. 589 00:28:51.512 --> 00:28:52.905 There's a lot of generous people 590 00:28:52.948 --> 00:28:55.081 in this community who still wanna help. 591 00:28:55.124 --> 00:28:57.126 - You know, I was thinking. 592 00:28:57.170 --> 00:29:00.216 "Toy Drive" is...is so generic, right? 593 00:29:00.260 --> 00:29:01.609 It's a good cause, people might donate. 594 00:29:01.652 --> 00:29:04.177 But if we want this to be something special, 595 00:29:04.220 --> 00:29:05.961 it has to inspire people. 596 00:29:06.005 --> 00:29:07.180 - Yeah. No, no, I'm with you. 597 00:29:07.223 --> 00:29:09.573 Like, um...like a theme. 598 00:29:09.617 --> 00:29:12.272 - Think about what we do in the military when we go into combat. 599 00:29:12.315 --> 00:29:13.621 We name them, right? 600 00:29:13.664 --> 00:29:16.015 Operation Enduring Freedom. 601 00:29:16.058 --> 00:29:19.366 Operation Toy Drive just doesn't have a ring to it. 602 00:29:19.409 --> 00:29:21.020 - Operation Santa Claus. 603 00:29:25.676 --> 00:29:27.809 - I love it. It's perfect. 604 00:29:27.853 --> 00:29:29.158 - - Thanks. Oh, I'm sorry. 605 00:29:29.202 --> 00:29:32.466 I, uh--I'm working at the soup kitchen tonight. 606 00:29:32.509 --> 00:29:34.424 - I knew it! I knew it! 607 00:29:34.468 --> 00:29:36.470 - Funny. 608 00:29:36.513 --> 00:29:38.602 Tomorrow, then? 609 00:29:38.646 --> 00:29:40.300 - First thing. 610 00:29:40.343 --> 00:29:41.475 - Okay. 611 00:29:41.518 --> 00:29:44.608 - ♪ 612 00:30:16.727 --> 00:30:18.381 - Oh, hi. 613 00:30:18.425 --> 00:30:21.602 You...do realize it's 0600. 614 00:30:21.645 --> 00:30:24.474 - Seriously? Come on, reveille. You should be used to it. 615 00:30:24.518 --> 00:30:26.172 Besides, early bird gets the worm. 616 00:30:26.215 --> 00:30:29.349 - ♪ 617 00:30:29.392 --> 00:30:31.177 - Come on in. I'll be ready in a minute. 618 00:30:31.220 --> 00:30:35.485 - ♪ 619 00:30:35.529 --> 00:30:37.748 - Thank you. - Yes, of course. 620 00:30:37.792 --> 00:30:39.359 Where did you find this place? 621 00:30:39.402 --> 00:30:43.189 - Through a buddy. It's, uh...perfect, right? 622 00:30:46.714 --> 00:30:48.411 - Yeah, mm-hmm. 623 00:30:49.543 --> 00:30:52.198 - Well, make yourself at home. I'll be quick. 624 00:30:56.593 --> 00:30:59.118 - I--I--I love what you've done with it. 625 00:30:59.161 --> 00:31:00.380 - Oh... 626 00:31:02.643 --> 00:31:06.429 I mean, it's only--it's only been a month since I-- 627 00:31:06.473 --> 00:31:08.301 I'll get that. 628 00:31:09.215 --> 00:31:10.999 - It's Christmas. 629 00:31:18.528 --> 00:31:20.487 - You haven't had time yet to unpack either? 630 00:31:20.530 --> 00:31:22.054 Yeah, I'm, uh... 631 00:31:22.097 --> 00:31:23.751 still trying to figure out the rest of my life, you know? 632 00:31:23.794 --> 00:31:28.799 - ♪ 633 00:31:28.843 --> 00:31:32.107 - You don't intend to stay? 634 00:31:32.151 --> 00:31:34.762 - Well, I may just, uh, fix this place up and flip it. 635 00:31:37.330 --> 00:31:41.116 Yeah, it depends on reasons to stay, really. 636 00:31:41.160 --> 00:31:47.601 - ♪ 637 00:31:47.644 --> 00:31:49.733 - Shall we? 638 00:31:53.476 --> 00:31:55.087 - Okay, so I was thinking. 639 00:31:55.130 --> 00:31:57.741 Every year, the toy drive is kind of a dull event, you know? 640 00:31:57.785 --> 00:31:59.308 The--the toys come in, 641 00:31:59.352 --> 00:32:00.788 they're passed out to kids who wait in line. 642 00:32:00.831 --> 00:32:04.052 There's no, like, celebration or anything. 643 00:32:04.096 --> 00:32:06.576 - So, uh, you think we should have, like, 644 00:32:06.620 --> 00:32:08.100 a Christmas party where we hand out the gifts? 645 00:32:08.143 --> 00:32:10.537 - Exactly. We could have it on Christmas Eve. 646 00:32:10.580 --> 00:32:11.712 That way, people can still spend 647 00:32:11.755 --> 00:32:14.062 Christmas Day with their families. 648 00:32:14.106 --> 00:32:15.455 - It'll cost more money. 649 00:32:15.498 --> 00:32:18.284 - Well, after today, the donors will be lining up. 650 00:32:18.327 --> 00:32:20.329 - You certainly are optimistic. 651 00:32:20.373 --> 00:32:22.157 - It's the season of miracles. 652 00:32:22.201 --> 00:32:25.291 - ♪ 653 00:32:25.334 --> 00:32:27.554 - Uh...we should probably take your car. 654 00:32:27.597 --> 00:32:30.557 My, uh--my heater's broken. 655 00:32:30.600 --> 00:32:33.647 - Well, I just spent the last 10 years in Afghanistan. 656 00:32:33.690 --> 00:32:35.431 Looking forward to a little less heat. 657 00:32:35.475 --> 00:32:36.955 - Look, I promise 658 00:32:36.998 --> 00:32:39.653 I'm gonna take it in as soon as I have some free time. 659 00:32:39.696 --> 00:32:41.611 - Free time? 660 00:32:41.655 --> 00:32:44.092 Now, that would be a miracle. 661 00:32:44.136 --> 00:32:45.485 - Heh. 662 00:32:45.528 --> 00:32:48.357 - ♪ 663 00:32:48.401 --> 00:32:51.621 - Randall Industries, President Thomas James. 664 00:32:51.665 --> 00:32:54.581 - Just rings with generosity. 665 00:32:54.624 --> 00:32:56.148 - Thanks. 666 00:33:00.804 --> 00:33:02.676 - It's like they all have the same script. 667 00:33:02.719 --> 00:33:04.808 "I'm sorry, we've already donated to other causes." 668 00:33:04.852 --> 00:33:06.375 - It's okay, all right? 669 00:33:06.419 --> 00:33:07.724 It's like the first thing that happens in every battle. 670 00:33:07.768 --> 00:33:09.465 You throw out the first strategy, 671 00:33:09.509 --> 00:33:10.814 come up with a new one. 672 00:33:12.381 --> 00:33:14.166 - It's perfect. 673 00:33:14.209 --> 00:33:15.819 - What's perfect? 674 00:33:15.863 --> 00:33:17.517 - We don't need a new strategy. 675 00:33:18.953 --> 00:33:20.607 We need a new face. 676 00:33:26.352 --> 00:33:28.267 - All you would have to do is sit by our side. 677 00:33:28.310 --> 00:33:30.356 It's gonna be a lot harder for people to say no, you know, 678 00:33:30.399 --> 00:33:31.835 if there's a child in the room. 679 00:33:31.879 --> 00:33:33.750 - But I don't need another toy. 680 00:33:33.794 --> 00:33:35.361 The other kids do. 681 00:33:35.404 --> 00:33:37.798 Okay, uh...think of it like acting in a commercial 682 00:33:37.841 --> 00:33:41.628 for a good cause so that those other kids do get a toy. 683 00:33:41.671 --> 00:33:43.282 - Yeah, and some of those kids are your friends, 684 00:33:43.325 --> 00:33:45.240 so this is your way of helping them. 685 00:33:45.284 --> 00:33:47.242 And I really have to be at the winter clothing donation center 686 00:33:47.286 --> 00:33:49.592 in 30 minutes, so we need your help. 687 00:33:49.636 --> 00:33:50.811 - Hmm. 688 00:33:54.032 --> 00:33:55.903 - You know what, guys? I'm all in. 689 00:33:55.946 --> 00:33:57.557 - Oh, mm! 690 00:33:57.600 --> 00:33:59.863 - Perfect. You guys got this. 691 00:34:00.951 --> 00:34:06.609 - ♪ 692 00:34:06.653 --> 00:34:10.744 - So this store has been here a long time, Mrs. Gadbaw. 693 00:34:10.787 --> 00:34:12.528 You must be very proud of that. 694 00:34:12.572 --> 00:34:13.877 - I am. 695 00:34:13.921 --> 00:34:16.880 A lot of loyal shoppers here in the community. 696 00:34:16.924 --> 00:34:19.405 - Then why do you give less than 1% of your profits 697 00:34:19.448 --> 00:34:21.711 to the local charities? 698 00:34:23.017 --> 00:34:24.888 I don't think that's true. 699 00:34:24.932 --> 00:34:26.977 - Oh, well, I... 700 00:34:27.021 --> 00:34:30.764 I, uh, actually have it all-- 701 00:34:30.807 --> 00:34:31.852 --have it all right here. 702 00:34:31.895 --> 00:34:35.595 Um ...can see the numbers. 703 00:34:35.638 --> 00:34:39.251 - Oh. - Maybe it's a typo. I don't... 704 00:34:39.294 --> 00:34:43.255 - Oh, well, it--it's a family business. 705 00:34:43.298 --> 00:34:45.300 Markets are down, expenses are up, 706 00:34:45.344 --> 00:34:48.608 and I'm afraid I'm just not in a position to contribute 707 00:34:48.651 --> 00:34:50.740 this year. 708 00:34:53.613 --> 00:34:54.570 - Daddy? 709 00:34:54.614 --> 00:34:56.006 You promised! 710 00:34:56.050 --> 00:34:57.530 You said all the children will have 711 00:34:57.573 --> 00:35:00.533 a lovely Christmas this year. 712 00:35:08.889 --> 00:35:11.370 - - Uh, I'm... 713 00:35:11.413 --> 00:35:12.762 - Just one minute, okay? 714 00:35:12.806 --> 00:35:14.547 Yeah. 715 00:35:14.590 --> 00:35:20.727 - ♪ 716 00:35:20.770 --> 00:35:23.904 - So, who can I make this out to? 717 00:35:28.517 --> 00:35:29.779 - - Did it work? 718 00:35:29.823 --> 00:35:31.477 - Yes! 719 00:35:31.520 --> 00:35:33.653 But I'm not sure that was setting a very good example. 720 00:35:33.696 --> 00:35:35.394 Besides, that's how a lot of kids will feel if they 721 00:35:35.437 --> 00:35:37.874 have no presents to open, so, you know... 722 00:35:37.918 --> 00:35:39.789 - Good point. 723 00:35:39.833 --> 00:35:42.009 I think I need an agent. 724 00:35:42.052 --> 00:35:44.838 - I--I think you're on to something. 725 00:35:44.881 --> 00:35:47.580 In the meantime, we got our first donation! 726 00:35:47.623 --> 00:35:49.451 - Yes! - Woo-hoo! 727 00:35:49.495 --> 00:35:52.585 That's you! - Yes! 728 00:35:52.628 --> 00:35:53.977 Good job! 729 00:35:56.850 --> 00:35:58.417 You guys did it! 730 00:35:58.460 --> 00:36:00.810 Operation Santa Claus. 731 00:36:00.854 --> 00:36:02.464 May the money keep pouring in. 732 00:36:02.508 --> 00:36:04.771 - Here, here. 733 00:36:06.381 --> 00:36:08.340 - One of the things I did when I was in Afghanistan is 734 00:36:08.383 --> 00:36:11.734 we asked the kids if there was something specific they wanted. 735 00:36:11.778 --> 00:36:14.650 And we found ways to track it down. 736 00:36:14.694 --> 00:36:15.912 It wasn't always easy. 737 00:36:15.956 --> 00:36:17.436 - Yeah, but it made it personal for them. 738 00:36:17.479 --> 00:36:18.785 - That's right, yeah. 739 00:36:18.828 --> 00:36:20.439 Well, I would like to do the same with our kids, 740 00:36:20.482 --> 00:36:23.355 not just some generic toy we didn't put any thought into, 741 00:36:23.398 --> 00:36:24.530 you know? 742 00:36:24.573 --> 00:36:26.923 Still a week left until Christmas. 743 00:36:26.967 --> 00:36:28.447 Plenty of time for them to write to Santa, 744 00:36:28.490 --> 00:36:29.752 addressed to Operation Santa Claus. 745 00:36:29.796 --> 00:36:31.885 - I love that. 746 00:36:31.928 --> 00:36:36.498 You know, for such a big guy, you have a really soft heart. 747 00:36:38.544 --> 00:36:40.502 - Don't tell my Army buddies. 748 00:36:40.546 --> 00:36:41.938 - You miss them, huh? 749 00:36:41.982 --> 00:36:43.723 - Yeah. Yeah, I do. 750 00:36:43.766 --> 00:36:46.987 I, uh ...miss our camaraderie. 751 00:36:47.030 --> 00:36:48.641 I miss the accomplishments. 752 00:36:48.684 --> 00:36:51.774 So...thank you for giving me something meaningful to do, 753 00:36:51.818 --> 00:36:52.862 Chloe. 754 00:36:52.906 --> 00:36:55.604 It's been a big help. - I'm glad. 755 00:36:55.648 --> 00:36:59.565 Yoo-hoo! Hey! Oh, I'm sorry we're late. 756 00:36:59.608 --> 00:37:02.916 My shop has never been busier. 757 00:37:02.959 --> 00:37:06.398 Well, it seems you two have been inseparable. 758 00:37:06.441 --> 00:37:10.532 - Operation Santa Claus is keeping us very busy, Mom. 759 00:37:10.576 --> 00:37:12.578 - Hot cider, anything...? 760 00:37:12.621 --> 00:37:15.537 - Yeah, that'd be great thanks. - Okay. 761 00:37:15.581 --> 00:37:16.886 Well? 762 00:37:16.930 --> 00:37:18.932 - I think I told you, it's work. 763 00:37:18.975 --> 00:37:21.369 I'm serious. It's what I do. 764 00:37:21.413 --> 00:37:23.763 - Yeah, uh, hanging out together at social events? 765 00:37:23.806 --> 00:37:26.461 - It's just helping him assimilate, that's all. 766 00:37:26.505 --> 00:37:27.854 - Well-- - Uh-huh. 767 00:37:27.897 --> 00:37:30.117 - --he seems very nice. You could do a lot worse. 768 00:37:30.160 --> 00:37:31.901 - You two are hopeless. 769 00:37:34.948 --> 00:37:36.602 - General! - Hello, Chloe. 770 00:37:36.645 --> 00:37:39.474 I've spoken with my superiors to find some additional funds 771 00:37:39.518 --> 00:37:41.433 for Operation Santa Claus. 772 00:37:41.476 --> 00:37:43.826 No promises, but I'm working on it. 773 00:37:43.870 --> 00:37:45.741 Also, with the other business we discussed. 774 00:37:45.785 --> 00:37:46.829 - Thank you, General. 775 00:37:46.873 --> 00:37:49.005 - Um...what other business? 776 00:37:49.049 --> 00:37:51.486 - Well, you can't say anything, but we're trying to get 777 00:37:51.530 --> 00:37:53.967 Savannah's parents home for Christmas. 778 00:37:54.010 --> 00:37:54.924 Oh! 779 00:37:54.968 --> 00:37:56.578 - That'd be terrific. 780 00:37:56.622 --> 00:38:00.016 - Well, it's a longshot. 781 00:38:00.060 --> 00:38:03.542 - Uh ...neral, this is, uh, my mother, Lynn. 782 00:38:03.585 --> 00:38:05.979 Mom, this is General O'Toole. 783 00:38:06.022 --> 00:38:08.068 - It's a pleasure to meet you, General. 784 00:38:08.111 --> 00:38:09.461 - Likewise. 785 00:38:09.504 --> 00:38:11.158 - And you know my sister, Lieutenant Trish Barns. 786 00:38:11.201 --> 00:38:15.641 - Yes, at least one member of the family is still in uniform. 787 00:38:15.684 --> 00:38:17.947 I knew your husband. He was a great man. 788 00:38:17.991 --> 00:38:19.601 Great soldier. 789 00:38:19.645 --> 00:38:21.603 - Thank you, General O'Toole. 790 00:38:21.647 --> 00:38:23.083 - Please, just call me Peter. 791 00:38:24.824 --> 00:38:27.479 - Peter O'Toole? Yes. 792 00:38:27.522 --> 00:38:28.828 Found it rather fitting 793 00:38:28.871 --> 00:38:31.918 since I did three tours in the Middle East. 794 00:38:31.961 --> 00:38:34.050 - Of course. 795 00:38:34.094 --> 00:38:35.443 That's lovely. 796 00:38:35.487 --> 00:38:37.053 Peter O'Toole, like "Lawrence of Arabia." 797 00:38:37.097 --> 00:38:39.273 Excuse me. 798 00:38:41.231 --> 00:38:42.668 - Excuse me. 799 00:38:44.278 --> 00:38:46.019 - Mom! 800 00:38:46.062 --> 00:38:47.281 - I'm sorry. 801 00:38:47.325 --> 00:38:48.630 I don't know what came over me. 802 00:38:48.674 --> 00:38:49.892 - He's my commanding officer. 803 00:38:49.936 --> 00:38:51.459 Jeez, Mom! 804 00:38:52.634 --> 00:38:54.984 - What--what did I miss? 805 00:38:55.028 --> 00:38:56.986 - Whew! 806 00:38:57.030 --> 00:38:58.901 Nothing. Nothing, it's okay. 807 00:39:00.729 --> 00:39:02.688 - ♪ Dashing through the snow 808 00:39:02.731 --> 00:39:05.081 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh 809 00:39:05.125 --> 00:39:07.519 ♪ Over the fields we go 810 00:39:07.562 --> 00:39:09.825 ♪ Laughing all the way 811 00:39:09.869 --> 00:39:12.045 ♪ Bells are about to ring 812 00:39:12.088 --> 00:39:14.003 ♪ Making spirits bright 813 00:39:14.047 --> 00:39:16.310 ♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪ 814 00:39:16.354 --> 00:39:18.181 ♪ A sleighing song tonight 815 00:39:22.142 --> 00:39:25.232 - Well, I had a great time. Thanks for the invite. 816 00:39:25.275 --> 00:39:27.277 - Hey, me too. I'm, uh... 817 00:39:27.321 --> 00:39:28.844 I'm glad you wanted to come out with us. 818 00:39:28.888 --> 00:39:31.499 I know it's not always easy meeting new people. 819 00:39:31.543 --> 00:39:34.633 - Yeah. Having a good counselor really helps. 820 00:39:34.676 --> 00:39:36.286 - Thanks. 821 00:39:36.330 --> 00:39:38.898 You, uh, need a ride home? 822 00:39:38.941 --> 00:39:40.203 - Uh, no, thanks. 823 00:39:40.247 --> 00:39:43.032 I'm, uh, meeting up with an old buddy of mine 824 00:39:43.076 --> 00:39:45.861 I haven't seen in a while, so... 825 00:39:45.905 --> 00:39:47.733 - Okay. I will, um... 826 00:39:47.776 --> 00:39:48.995 I'll check in with you tomorrow, then. 827 00:39:49.038 --> 00:39:50.039 - Okay. 828 00:39:53.869 --> 00:39:56.829 - Uh, hey! Um...uh... 829 00:39:56.872 --> 00:39:58.700 I was just thinking, if you'd like, 830 00:39:58.744 --> 00:40:01.311 I could take a look at your heater. 831 00:40:01.355 --> 00:40:04.837 You know ...m feeling like 832 00:40:04.880 --> 00:40:07.709 it might be time to open up that toolbox again. 833 00:40:09.755 --> 00:40:11.104 - Yeah. I mean, I guess that would be 834 00:40:11.147 --> 00:40:13.236 part of the whole process, right? 835 00:40:13.280 --> 00:40:14.368 - Yeah, of course. 836 00:40:14.412 --> 00:40:15.761 - I don't wanna trouble you, though. 837 00:40:15.804 --> 00:40:16.892 - It's no trouble. 838 00:40:16.936 --> 00:40:18.590 - My car can be...pretty stubborn. 839 00:40:18.633 --> 00:40:20.243 - Yeah, well, so can I. 840 00:40:21.941 --> 00:40:24.596 - Bring her by tomorrow, huh? 841 00:40:24.639 --> 00:40:28.164 - Okay, then. I'll see you then. 842 00:40:28.208 --> 00:40:30.732 - Looking forward. 843 00:40:57.280 --> 00:40:59.369 - Hand me a 3/8 socket, please. 844 00:40:59.413 --> 00:41:04.505 - ♪ 845 00:41:04.549 --> 00:41:07.203 - Here you go. - Ah, thank you. 846 00:41:07.247 --> 00:41:09.510 Did you fix a lot of old cars in Afghanistan? 847 00:41:09.554 --> 00:41:11.730 - Heh, you'd be surprised. 848 00:41:11.773 --> 00:41:13.471 Clamp? - Oh. 849 00:41:15.734 --> 00:41:17.518 Here you go. - Thank you. 850 00:41:17.562 --> 00:41:20.347 - So I'm curious why you did toy drives over there. 851 00:41:20.390 --> 00:41:24.743 - Well, grew up in foster care, house to house. 852 00:41:24.786 --> 00:41:26.266 Every Christmas, I sought out anyone 853 00:41:26.309 --> 00:41:29.661 who was sponsoring toy drives or any other charity. 854 00:41:31.271 --> 00:41:33.795 I had to fend for myself. 855 00:41:33.839 --> 00:41:36.189 Some years, it was the only gift I got. 856 00:41:36.232 --> 00:41:37.973 - You were never adopted? 857 00:41:38.017 --> 00:41:40.628 - No. - I'm sorry. 858 00:41:40.672 --> 00:41:42.674 - No, it's why I joined the Army when I did. 859 00:41:42.717 --> 00:41:44.153 - So why did you leave? 860 00:41:45.546 --> 00:41:47.026 - Well... 861 00:41:48.810 --> 00:41:50.725 I guess I got... 862 00:41:50.769 --> 00:41:53.511 dinged up a few too many times, you know? 863 00:41:53.554 --> 00:41:55.556 My best friend got reassigned 864 00:41:55.600 --> 00:41:59.517 and I just felt like I needed a new challenge, you know? 865 00:41:59.560 --> 00:42:01.344 Change. 866 00:42:01.388 --> 00:42:03.433 Get on with the rest of my life. 867 00:42:03.477 --> 00:42:06.524 - Yeah. Yeah, it's, uh... it's hard leaving friends. 868 00:42:06.567 --> 00:42:09.265 That was the most difficult part for me too. 869 00:42:09.309 --> 00:42:10.702 - Some more than others. 870 00:42:14.706 --> 00:42:18.536 - So this... this best friend is... 871 00:42:18.579 --> 00:42:19.711 more than just a friend? 872 00:42:19.754 --> 00:42:23.062 - Yeah, you could say that. 873 00:42:23.105 --> 00:42:27.283 I, uh ...loved her more than anyone else in this world. 874 00:42:27.327 --> 00:42:28.720 Heck, come to think of it, 875 00:42:28.763 --> 00:42:31.157 I've known her longer than anyone else in my life. 876 00:42:33.551 --> 00:42:35.204 - Well, why can't you be with her? 877 00:42:36.597 --> 00:42:40.209 - Like I said, you know, she was...reassigned. 878 00:42:40.253 --> 00:42:42.429 And when the Army makes the rules, they stick with it. 879 00:42:44.126 --> 00:42:48.130 - ♪ All is calm 880 00:42:48.174 --> 00:42:52.570 ♪ All is bright 881 00:42:52.613 --> 00:42:57.096 ♪ Round yon virgin 882 00:42:57.139 --> 00:42:58.227 ♪ Mother... 883 00:42:58.271 --> 00:43:01.274 - My favorite Christmas song. 884 00:43:04.886 --> 00:43:07.280 - I know, it's corny. 885 00:43:07.323 --> 00:43:10.762 - No. No, it's--it's mine, too. 886 00:43:10.805 --> 00:43:13.199 When I was a kid, at church, we would all be singing it, 887 00:43:13.242 --> 00:43:15.418 hold candles. 888 00:43:15.462 --> 00:43:16.768 It's what Christmas is for me. 889 00:43:16.811 --> 00:43:22.121 - ♪ ...peace 890 00:43:22.164 --> 00:43:24.645 ♪ Sleep in heavenly... 891 00:43:24.689 --> 00:43:26.865 - So, uh, where did you get such an interest in fixing things? 892 00:43:26.908 --> 00:43:28.301 - Heh. 893 00:43:28.344 --> 00:43:30.085 One of the gifts I got when I was a kid 894 00:43:30.129 --> 00:43:32.610 was this--this chemistry set. 895 00:43:32.653 --> 00:43:34.655 I had no idea what to do with it. 896 00:43:34.699 --> 00:43:36.570 Hated chemistry. 897 00:43:36.614 --> 00:43:38.790 So, uh, I told my foster parents. 898 00:43:38.833 --> 00:43:42.402 This--this really great guy, he, uh, taught me 899 00:43:42.445 --> 00:43:46.145 how chemistry's a part of everything around us, right? 900 00:43:46.188 --> 00:43:50.628 Electricity, nature, even inside of us, all interacting, 901 00:43:50.671 --> 00:43:52.151 all connected to one another. 902 00:43:52.194 --> 00:43:53.718 And I don't know. 903 00:43:53.761 --> 00:43:57.243 That's, uh, always fascinated me, how we're all, uh, 904 00:43:57.286 --> 00:44:01.421 a part of something bigger than ourselves. 905 00:44:01.464 --> 00:44:04.293 But, uh...all right. 906 00:44:04.337 --> 00:44:08.471 One last tighten here and the clamp is on. 907 00:44:08.515 --> 00:44:10.648 Why don't you give it a shot? 908 00:44:12.911 --> 00:44:15.653 - ♪ Christ the Savior... 909 00:44:21.484 --> 00:44:25.314 - Ladies and gentlemen, we have heat! 910 00:44:25.358 --> 00:44:26.664 - Ah! 911 00:44:27.882 --> 00:44:30.276 - - Ah! 912 00:44:30.319 --> 00:44:32.844 - Yeah, like I said. 913 00:44:32.887 --> 00:44:34.497 Chemistry. 914 00:44:50.252 --> 00:44:53.255 - I thought your receptors weren't armed. 915 00:44:53.299 --> 00:44:55.736 - They aren't. I'm just... 916 00:44:55.780 --> 00:44:57.477 I don't know, I'm just... 917 00:44:57.520 --> 00:44:59.522 I'm surprised, you know? He didn't exactly seem like 918 00:44:59.566 --> 00:45:01.786 a guy in love with another woman. 919 00:45:01.829 --> 00:45:04.571 - He's not. - He just told me he was. 920 00:45:04.614 --> 00:45:08.531 - Maybe he was, but he's not now. 921 00:45:08.575 --> 00:45:09.837 - Why do you say that? 922 00:45:09.881 --> 00:45:11.839 - Because unlike you, I believe in romance. 923 00:45:11.883 --> 00:45:14.712 And ...don't know, I can see it happening with you two. 924 00:45:16.931 --> 00:45:20.848 - Um... it doesn't matter. 925 00:45:20.892 --> 00:45:24.547 I'm not even in that place anyways in my life, so... 926 00:45:24.591 --> 00:45:27.768 - You think I was ready to get married when I met Dan? 927 00:45:27.812 --> 00:45:31.424 No. It...it just happened. 928 00:45:31.467 --> 00:45:34.514 And honestly, I couldn't be happier. 929 00:45:34.557 --> 00:45:36.429 - Is he gonna be able to come home for Christmas? 930 00:45:36.472 --> 00:45:39.345 - No. But it's fine. 931 00:45:39.388 --> 00:45:40.868 I get to see him right after New Year's, so-- 932 00:45:40.912 --> 00:45:42.522 - I love that you're so happy, Trish. 933 00:45:44.872 --> 00:45:47.005 - I want that for you too. 934 00:45:47.048 --> 00:45:51.618 But if you don't leave yourself open to it, then... 935 00:45:51.661 --> 00:45:53.707 it's gonna jinx you when it finally does come around. 936 00:45:53.751 --> 00:45:57.319 - Nah-ah-ah, no. I don't believe in jinxes. 937 00:45:57.363 --> 00:45:59.626 I don't believe in luck. I don't believe in-- 938 00:45:59.669 --> 00:46:00.888 Romance. 939 00:46:02.542 --> 00:46:05.806 But...listen, Chloe, sometimes you gotta let your walls down 940 00:46:05.850 --> 00:46:09.462 and just...believe. 941 00:46:13.858 --> 00:46:16.774 - Well? How do I look? 942 00:46:16.817 --> 00:46:19.515 - Uh-huh, ridiculous? 943 00:46:19.559 --> 00:46:20.908 - I think I look adorable. 944 00:46:22.605 --> 00:46:24.825 Let's go kick some butt. 945 00:46:33.703 --> 00:46:37.055 - Welcome, everyone, to our 15th annual hot chocolate contest. 946 00:46:39.361 --> 00:46:40.885 - I think we can agree that this year 947 00:46:40.928 --> 00:46:42.974 will be another close contest. 948 00:46:44.410 --> 00:46:46.804 - Our reigning champion, Charlotte Bennett, 949 00:46:46.847 --> 00:46:49.632 has promised a new sprinkle, shall we say, 950 00:46:49.676 --> 00:46:52.766 to her consistently amazing creations. 951 00:46:52.810 --> 00:46:55.464 Our three judges will now take their places at the table. 952 00:46:55.508 --> 00:46:57.379 We all know Jake Dunlap, 953 00:46:57.423 --> 00:46:58.772 proprietor of Dunlap Landscaping. 954 00:47:01.427 --> 00:47:02.428 Marguerite Hennessey 955 00:47:02.471 --> 00:47:03.951 from By the Book Consulting. 956 00:47:07.737 --> 00:47:10.958 - Unfortunately, this year Carol Sallee couldn't make it. 957 00:47:11.002 --> 00:47:13.874 Stepping in is someone many of you know and respect, 958 00:47:13.918 --> 00:47:15.354 General O'Toole. 959 00:47:24.058 --> 00:47:25.494 - Hello, General. 960 00:47:25.538 --> 00:47:28.671 You look...nice. - Thank you. 961 00:47:28.715 --> 00:47:30.891 - Let the tasting begin! 962 00:47:51.956 --> 00:48:03.968 - ♪ 963 00:48:14.108 --> 00:48:17.068 - Here we go, folks! 964 00:48:17.111 --> 00:48:20.985 Well, some things never change. 965 00:48:21.028 --> 00:48:23.465 The two runners-up this year again 966 00:48:23.509 --> 00:48:26.164 are Phyllis Redding and Christi Johnson. 967 00:48:29.471 --> 00:48:33.606 - In third place, congratulation to Rita Jones! 968 00:48:38.002 --> 00:48:40.439 Coming in first place... 969 00:48:40.482 --> 00:48:42.876 well, this is a surprise. 970 00:48:42.920 --> 00:48:44.965 We have a split decision this year. 971 00:48:45.009 --> 00:48:49.883 And the deciding vote was cast by General O'Toole. 972 00:48:49.927 --> 00:48:51.189 And the winner is... 973 00:48:54.670 --> 00:48:55.715 Lynn Marquee, 974 00:48:55.758 --> 00:48:57.456 owner and operator of Historic Perk. 975 00:49:00.024 --> 00:49:01.851 - I can't believe it! 976 00:49:01.895 --> 00:49:02.940 Oh my god! 977 00:49:05.203 --> 00:49:07.945 - Ah, it's the best hot chocolate in the state! 978 00:49:07.988 --> 00:49:10.121 - The best I've ever had. - I'm--I'm shocked. 979 00:49:10.164 --> 00:49:12.862 I--I was so rude to you the other day. 980 00:49:12.906 --> 00:49:15.213 - Well, yes. But I wasn't gonna let that, 981 00:49:15.256 --> 00:49:17.911 uh, keep me from being an honest judge. 982 00:49:17.955 --> 00:49:19.217 And... - 983 00:49:19.260 --> 00:49:22.263 - ...in fact, I think you have a nice laugh. 984 00:49:22.307 --> 00:49:24.700 - Thank you! 985 00:49:24.744 --> 00:49:26.006 Finally, the gold! 986 00:49:26.050 --> 00:49:27.007 Mwah! 987 00:49:28.835 --> 00:49:30.271 - I propose we all go to dinner and celebrate. 988 00:49:30.315 --> 00:49:31.620 All of us. 989 00:49:31.664 --> 00:49:33.100 - How about we just make it the four of you? 990 00:49:33.144 --> 00:49:34.580 I have plans. 991 00:49:34.623 --> 00:49:35.798 - You have plans? 992 00:49:35.842 --> 00:49:37.235 - Yes, plans. 993 00:49:38.540 --> 00:49:39.977 Savannah, how about we go back to Auntie's, yeah? 994 00:49:40.020 --> 00:49:40.978 - Yeah. 995 00:49:41.021 --> 00:49:42.544 - Congrats, Mom. You deserve it. 996 00:49:44.546 --> 00:49:47.593 - Shall we? 997 00:49:52.076 --> 00:49:53.729 - Shall we? 998 00:49:53.773 --> 00:50:04.958 - ♪ 999 00:50:24.325 --> 00:50:26.719 - Ah, to Lynn! 1000 00:50:26.762 --> 00:50:28.329 First prize, and well deserved. 1001 00:50:28.373 --> 00:50:29.374 - Darn right! 1002 00:50:29.417 --> 00:50:30.897 - Congratulations. 1003 00:50:30.940 --> 00:50:32.725 - Thank you. - So happy for you. 1004 00:50:34.901 --> 00:50:36.946 So General, how do you usually spend your Christmas? 1005 00:50:36.990 --> 00:50:40.646 - I usually spend it alone. - Alone? 1006 00:50:40.689 --> 00:50:42.735 - Well, it's not as bad as it sounds. 1007 00:50:42.778 --> 00:50:45.216 I'm surrounded by people every day of the week. 1008 00:50:45.259 --> 00:50:50.177 Sometimes that's a nice time to be...alone. 1009 00:50:50.221 --> 00:50:54.964 - Well, you're not spending it alone again this year! 1010 00:50:55.008 --> 00:50:57.141 - Is that an invitation? 1011 00:50:57.184 --> 00:51:00.100 - Perhaps it is. 1012 00:51:00.144 --> 00:51:01.928 - Mm. - 1013 00:51:01.971 --> 00:51:03.234 - All right, who is next? 1014 00:51:03.277 --> 00:51:05.018 We need to keep the Christmas spirit going! 1015 00:51:05.062 --> 00:51:06.367 - - Do you want some bread? 1016 00:51:06.411 --> 00:51:07.760 - Oh, I'm okay. Anyone? 1017 00:51:08.804 --> 00:51:10.893 Chloe Marquee, is that you? 1018 00:51:10.937 --> 00:51:12.852 It is! 1019 00:51:12.895 --> 00:51:15.159 Chloe, how about another rendition of your favorite 1020 00:51:15.202 --> 00:51:17.117 Christmas song, huh? - No, no, no, no. 1021 00:51:17.161 --> 00:51:18.901 That was one-time thing, no. 1022 00:51:18.945 --> 00:51:20.425 Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, don't be shy. 1023 00:51:20.468 --> 00:51:23.689 You are fantastic. Come on up here! 1024 00:51:23.732 --> 00:51:26.344 - Hold on. Are you-- are you a regular here? 1025 00:51:26.387 --> 00:51:28.128 - No. I was... 1026 00:51:28.172 --> 00:51:29.999 volunteering for a fundraiser last week. 1027 00:51:30.043 --> 00:51:31.827 And every time someone went up and sang, 1028 00:51:31.871 --> 00:51:34.265 they doubled their donations, so... 1029 00:51:34.308 --> 00:51:36.789 - Why am I not surprised? 1030 00:51:36.832 --> 00:51:38.399 - She has a beautiful voice. 1031 00:51:38.443 --> 00:51:41.098 - Mom, please don't encourage him. 1032 00:51:41.141 --> 00:51:42.447 - Well, let's hear it. 1033 00:51:42.490 --> 00:51:43.883 - Not a chance. 1034 00:51:43.926 --> 00:51:46.407 - Oh, come on. 1035 00:51:46.451 --> 00:51:47.930 - You know, I've heard Michael sing 1036 00:51:47.974 --> 00:51:50.194 when I toured his base in Afghanistan. 1037 00:51:50.237 --> 00:51:51.717 He's very good as well. 1038 00:51:51.760 --> 00:51:53.458 - Oh, let's hear it! 1039 00:51:53.501 --> 00:51:55.460 - Not a chance. 1040 00:51:57.157 --> 00:51:58.245 - Come on! - Come on! 1041 00:51:58.289 --> 00:51:59.812 - Get up there. - Let's go. 1042 00:52:03.032 --> 00:52:05.818 - You! - Get up there, come on! 1043 00:52:07.124 --> 00:52:13.869 - ♪ 1044 00:52:13.913 --> 00:52:18.309 - ♪ Silent night 1045 00:52:18.352 --> 00:52:23.183 ♪ Holy night 1046 00:52:23.227 --> 00:52:26.839 ♪ All is calm 1047 00:52:26.882 --> 00:52:28.145 - ♪ All is calm 1048 00:52:28.188 --> 00:52:32.888 - ♪ All is bright 1049 00:52:32.932 --> 00:52:37.371 ♪ Round yon virgin 1050 00:52:37.415 --> 00:52:42.202 ♪ Mother and Child 1051 00:52:42.246 --> 00:52:46.163 ♪ Holy infant 1052 00:52:46.206 --> 00:52:51.820 ♪ So tender and mild 1053 00:52:51.864 --> 00:52:57.870 - ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 1054 00:53:01.178 --> 00:53:07.140 - ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 1055 00:53:07.184 --> 00:53:14.800 - ♪ 1056 00:53:14.843 --> 00:53:20.197 ♪ Sleep in heavenly... 1057 00:53:21.459 --> 00:53:26.159 ♪ ...peace 1058 00:53:36.169 --> 00:53:39.172 - Ah. Like, for real real, 1059 00:53:39.216 --> 00:53:41.043 that was fantastic. 1060 00:53:42.262 --> 00:53:44.395 - A little rusty. - Nonsense. 1061 00:53:44.438 --> 00:53:46.571 Your voices are perfect together. 1062 00:53:46.614 --> 00:53:49.356 In fact, I think the two of you would make a perfect-- 1063 00:53:49.400 --> 00:53:50.618 - Mom! 1064 00:53:54.448 --> 00:53:57.016 - Chloe, I have an idea about this party. 1065 00:53:57.059 --> 00:53:58.887 I think we should hire a Santa. 1066 00:53:58.931 --> 00:54:00.889 Kids should receive their gifts from him. 1067 00:54:00.933 --> 00:54:03.240 I'll, uh, secure a hangar on base. 1068 00:54:03.283 --> 00:54:04.589 We'll have lots of decorations, 1069 00:54:04.632 --> 00:54:06.808 the likes of which no one has ever seen before. 1070 00:54:06.852 --> 00:54:10.247 We'll have Santa's chair, Christmas tree, the whole works. 1071 00:54:10.290 --> 00:54:11.900 - I--I think it's a great idea. 1072 00:54:11.944 --> 00:54:14.338 I'm just not really sure we have the budget for that. 1073 00:54:14.381 --> 00:54:16.905 - Well, you keep rubbing the elbows and I'll do the same. 1074 00:54:16.949 --> 00:54:18.951 This is too important. 1075 00:54:18.994 --> 00:54:22.346 I want this to be the best Christmas party ever. 1076 00:54:24.348 --> 00:54:25.914 - Okay. I mean, I don't know how 1077 00:54:25.958 --> 00:54:28.134 we're gonna pull this off, but, uh... 1078 00:54:28.177 --> 00:54:30.658 I say let's do it. 1079 00:54:30.702 --> 00:54:32.007 - As do I. 1080 00:54:32.051 --> 00:54:33.139 All right! 1081 00:54:33.182 --> 00:54:35.141 To Operation Santa Claus. 1082 00:54:36.098 --> 00:54:37.143 - To Operation Santa Claus. 1083 00:54:38.187 --> 00:54:39.667 - Here, here. - Cheers! 1084 00:54:47.458 --> 00:54:48.676 - Yeah, come in! 1085 00:54:53.333 --> 00:54:54.508 - Hey. - Hey! 1086 00:54:54.552 --> 00:54:56.554 - What are you doing? - 1087 00:54:56.597 --> 00:54:58.643 This house needs more help acclimating than I do. 1088 00:55:00.166 --> 00:55:01.298 - Here, take a look. 1089 00:55:01.341 --> 00:55:03.996 Oh, wow. That's fantastic! 1090 00:55:04.039 --> 00:55:05.432 - Savannah's corralling her friends to help put them up 1091 00:55:05.476 --> 00:55:07.608 all over town and I'm gonna... 1092 00:55:07.652 --> 00:55:09.001 Wait, what are those? 1093 00:55:09.044 --> 00:55:11.177 Uh, yeah, I found them in the attic. 1094 00:55:11.220 --> 00:55:15.181 - Well, now you've got no excuse, Mister. 1095 00:55:15.224 --> 00:55:17.183 - Oh, wow, thank you. 1096 00:55:17.226 --> 00:55:18.271 That's--that's awesome. 1097 00:55:20.534 --> 00:55:21.970 - Let's decorate. 1098 00:55:34.156 --> 00:55:36.158 - Yay! 1099 00:55:36.202 --> 00:55:37.029 - Ah! 1100 00:55:37.072 --> 00:55:38.422 - It's so pretty. 1101 00:55:38.465 --> 00:55:41.338 - ♪ 1102 00:55:42.469 --> 00:55:43.383 - Whoa. - Yeah? 1103 00:55:43.427 --> 00:55:45.167 - Whoa! - Aah! 1104 00:55:48.997 --> 00:55:56.483 - ♪ 1105 00:55:56.527 --> 00:55:59.051 - Well? 1106 00:55:59.094 --> 00:56:02.576 - It is not a house anymore. It's a home. 1107 00:56:04.491 --> 00:56:07.625 - So do all returning vets get this much attention? 1108 00:56:07.668 --> 00:56:10.018 - Only the most serious cases. 1109 00:56:10.062 --> 00:56:12.673 - Well, guess you better stay on it a little while longer. 1110 00:56:12.717 --> 00:56:14.109 - Oh, yeah. I think we're at 1111 00:56:14.153 --> 00:56:15.720 the most critical juncture. 1112 00:56:15.763 --> 00:56:20.464 - ♪ 1113 00:56:20.507 --> 00:56:25.425 - Christmas snow would make this perfect. 1114 00:56:25.469 --> 00:56:27.340 - I'll put it on my list to Santa. 1115 00:56:30.430 --> 00:56:31.562 - All right. 1116 00:56:33.259 --> 00:56:35.174 Here we go. 1117 00:56:35.217 --> 00:56:38.177 - ♪ 1118 00:56:38.220 --> 00:56:39.744 Oh, wow. 1119 00:56:39.787 --> 00:56:48.753 - ♪ 1120 00:56:50.711 --> 00:56:54.062 - ♪ 1121 00:56:54.106 --> 00:56:56.761 - Just the two I'm looking for. 1122 00:56:56.804 --> 00:56:59.285 Congratulations again, Lynn. 1123 00:56:59.328 --> 00:57:01.635 Poor Charlotte is still recovering. 1124 00:57:01.679 --> 00:57:04.812 - Well, uh, I didn't mean to cause her any harm. 1125 00:57:04.856 --> 00:57:06.814 - Oh, nonsense. It was time for a new champion. 1126 00:57:06.858 --> 00:57:08.468 Rightfully deserved. 1127 00:57:08.512 --> 00:57:11.558 - Darn tootin'. 1128 00:57:11.602 --> 00:57:13.517 - What can we do for you, Mayor? 1129 00:57:13.560 --> 00:57:15.519 - This whole Operation Santa Claus 1130 00:57:15.562 --> 00:57:17.608 has really galvanized the town. 1131 00:57:17.651 --> 00:57:21.481 And I'd like to parlay that 1132 00:57:21.525 --> 00:57:23.222 a town Christmas tree. 1133 00:57:23.265 --> 00:57:25.311 We could have a donation box or a sign with instructions 1134 00:57:25.354 --> 00:57:27.661 where people can give money to the toy drive. 1135 00:57:27.705 --> 00:57:29.097 I'll host, of course. 1136 00:57:29.141 --> 00:57:31.491 They don't call me the Jimmy Fallon of Maple Grove 1137 00:57:31.535 --> 00:57:33.624 for nothing. 1138 00:57:33.667 --> 00:57:35.626 - That's a great idea. I mean-- 1139 00:57:35.669 --> 00:57:39.151 - Yeah, no, I--I think it's a wonderful idea. 1140 00:57:39.194 --> 00:57:42.502 Um, but in order to light the Christmas tree, 1141 00:57:42.546 --> 00:57:44.461 the town has to have one. 1142 00:57:45.766 --> 00:57:49.422 - Good point. Well outside our budget. 1143 00:57:49.466 --> 00:57:51.511 - I have an idea where we can find one. 1144 00:57:51.555 --> 00:57:52.817 It won't cost us anything. 1145 00:57:52.860 --> 00:57:54.601 - I like the sound of that. 1146 00:57:54.645 --> 00:57:56.124 - Where? 1147 00:57:56.168 --> 00:57:58.344 - I'll show ya. Come on. 1148 00:57:58.387 --> 00:57:59.476 - Okay. 1149 00:58:01.260 --> 00:58:02.653 - - So are we just supposed to 1150 00:58:02.696 --> 00:58:04.698 drag one of these back by ourselves? 1151 00:58:04.742 --> 00:58:08.180 - I contacted a tree company who's donating their services. 1152 00:58:10.487 --> 00:58:13.577 All right, well, this is the one I'm thinking. 1153 00:58:13.620 --> 00:58:16.057 - It's huge! 1154 00:58:16.101 --> 00:58:18.364 few trees die from old age. 1155 00:58:18.407 --> 00:58:21.846 They die from disease and, among other things, people. 1156 00:58:21.889 --> 00:58:23.500 This one's dying from the stress of the wind 1157 00:58:23.543 --> 00:58:24.805 that's coming in from the valley. 1158 00:58:24.849 --> 00:58:28.679 So...if we can repot it, move it into town, 1159 00:58:28.722 --> 00:58:33.161 it could be their Christmas tree for years to come. 1160 00:58:33.205 --> 00:58:34.380 Trunk's a little crooked, but... 1161 00:58:34.423 --> 00:58:36.513 No, it gives it character. 1162 00:58:36.556 --> 00:58:38.340 It's perfect. 1163 00:58:38.384 --> 00:58:40.299 Oh, no. Ah. 1164 00:58:40.342 --> 00:58:42.693 We...we can't use it. 1165 00:58:42.736 --> 00:58:45.870 - Why not? - So this? 1166 00:58:48.176 --> 00:58:51.571 It's called a red sun bloom, and it's extremely rare. 1167 00:58:51.615 --> 00:58:53.268 They sometimes grow in the winter if they have enough 1168 00:58:53.312 --> 00:58:56.663 protection from the wind, and this tree's protecting it. 1169 00:58:56.707 --> 00:58:58.709 - So what you're saying is if--if we take this tree, 1170 00:58:58.752 --> 00:59:00.624 it's gonna die? 1171 00:59:00.667 --> 00:59:02.539 - Yeah, most likely. 1172 00:59:02.582 --> 00:59:06.238 The whole legend about this flower--they say it represents 1173 00:59:06.281 --> 00:59:09.502 love and revival under the harshest of circumstances. 1174 00:59:09.546 --> 00:59:11.591 I mean, it's a--it's a metaphor. 1175 00:59:11.635 --> 00:59:14.768 Everyone's duty to protect the less fortunate. 1176 00:59:14.812 --> 00:59:17.205 - You're kidding. - It's--it's ironic, isn't it? 1177 00:59:17.249 --> 00:59:21.253 I mean, us helping others, us finding this flower? 1178 00:59:21.296 --> 00:59:22.820 - Yeah, it's like we were... 1179 00:59:22.863 --> 00:59:24.735 like we were supposed to find it. 1180 00:59:24.778 --> 00:59:27.694 - It's proof that love can survive anything. 1181 00:59:31.959 --> 00:59:35.267 - Well, we're just gonna have to unfortunately find another tree. 1182 00:59:36.529 --> 00:59:38.400 - Got ya! 1183 00:59:38.444 --> 00:59:40.446 - You! I believed you! 1184 00:59:40.489 --> 00:59:42.361 - - Aah! 1185 00:59:42.404 --> 00:59:43.536 - It's a good story, though, isn't it? 1186 00:59:43.580 --> 00:59:45.320 - I will seriously get you for this! 1187 00:59:52.937 --> 00:59:54.895 - I think it is hilarious. 1188 00:59:54.939 --> 00:59:56.462 He's flirting. 1189 00:59:57.985 --> 01:00:00.597 - I told you, he's in love with someone else. 1190 01:00:00.640 --> 01:00:02.773 - Ah, excuse me, Chloe? - Yes, hi. 1191 01:00:02.816 --> 01:00:05.602 - My name is Tina. This is my daughter, Emmy. 1192 01:00:05.645 --> 01:00:06.907 - Hey. 1193 01:00:06.951 --> 01:00:08.648 - We just heard about Operation Santa Claus. 1194 01:00:08.692 --> 01:00:09.954 - Oh, I'm so glad. 1195 01:00:09.997 --> 01:00:11.303 - Um, things have been a little tough this year 1196 01:00:11.346 --> 01:00:14.262 and we wanted to thank you. - You're welcome. 1197 01:00:14.306 --> 01:00:15.524 - We also wanted to know 1198 01:00:15.568 --> 01:00:16.787 if there was anything we could to do help. 1199 01:00:16.830 --> 01:00:19.659 - Ah, yeah, we could use all the help we can get. 1200 01:00:19.703 --> 01:00:22.270 How about helping us organize some of these new decorations? 1201 01:00:22.314 --> 01:00:25.970 Take these ornaments and go put it in that bin right there. 1202 01:00:26.013 --> 01:00:27.449 Chloe? - Yeah? 1203 01:00:27.493 --> 01:00:28.712 - I got another case for you. 1204 01:00:28.755 --> 01:00:30.452 He got back home in the last couple weeks. 1205 01:00:30.496 --> 01:00:31.758 - - What about Michael Fischer? 1206 01:00:31.802 --> 01:00:33.064 - Oh, I know. 1207 01:00:33.107 --> 01:00:34.848 Operation Santa Claus is the talk of the town. 1208 01:00:34.892 --> 01:00:37.372 I've read your report and he seems more than capable of 1209 01:00:37.416 --> 01:00:38.765 spearheading it from here on out. 1210 01:00:38.809 --> 01:00:40.332 - I think he's still hurting, Doug. 1211 01:00:40.375 --> 01:00:41.942 Look, there's something I have not cracked about him 1212 01:00:41.986 --> 01:00:44.292 and I really wanna see it through. 1213 01:00:44.336 --> 01:00:45.685 - I understand, but you don't have to 1214 01:00:45.729 --> 01:00:46.991 spend every day with him. 1215 01:00:47.034 --> 01:00:48.601 And you're gonna have to let go of 1216 01:00:48.645 --> 01:00:49.950 some of this volunteer work, too. 1217 01:00:49.994 --> 01:00:51.691 You're too important here. 1218 01:00:53.214 --> 01:00:55.347 Listen, you understand this more than anybody 1219 01:00:55.390 --> 01:00:58.045 how difficult it is for these soldiers transitioning back home 1220 01:00:58.089 --> 01:01:00.526 for the first time. They need you. 1221 01:01:01.701 --> 01:01:03.834 - All right? I gotta get this. 1222 01:01:06.663 --> 01:01:08.490 Chloe? - Yes? 1223 01:01:08.534 --> 01:01:09.840 - Great work. 1224 01:01:12.625 --> 01:01:14.366 - Thanks. 1225 01:01:22.069 --> 01:01:34.038 - ♪ 1226 01:01:36.562 --> 01:01:38.738 - Michael? - Hey, are we still on? 1227 01:01:38.782 --> 01:01:42.046 - Oh, I'm so sorry. I got swamped and... 1228 01:01:44.570 --> 01:01:45.832 - What's wrong? 1229 01:01:45.876 --> 01:01:47.747 - Oh, uh, my boss reassigned me to a new case, 1230 01:01:47.791 --> 01:01:51.577 says I'm spending too much time on Operation Santa Claus. 1231 01:01:51.620 --> 01:01:53.753 - Well, I thought that was your job, you know? 1232 01:01:53.797 --> 01:01:56.756 Seeing me through this difficult time? 1233 01:01:56.800 --> 01:01:58.062 - Mission accomplished. 1234 01:01:58.105 --> 01:02:00.891 At least, that's what he thinks, anyway. 1235 01:02:00.934 --> 01:02:02.240 - And you? 1236 01:02:03.720 --> 01:02:05.547 - I think you're doing great. 1237 01:02:05.591 --> 01:02:07.898 And, uh, you're gonna have to see it through on your own. 1238 01:02:12.816 --> 01:02:14.600 - I gotta get this, sorry. 1239 01:02:22.216 --> 01:02:31.617 - ♪ 1240 01:02:34.315 --> 01:02:45.718 - ♪ 1241 01:02:46.850 --> 01:02:47.894 - Miss Marquee? 1242 01:02:47.938 --> 01:02:50.723 - Oh, Chloe. Please. 1243 01:02:50.767 --> 01:02:51.637 Hi. - Hi. 1244 01:02:51.680 --> 01:02:53.247 - Have a seat. 1245 01:02:55.684 --> 01:02:57.817 - Welcome home! - Thank you. 1246 01:02:57.861 --> 01:02:59.732 - How are you doing? - I'm good. 1247 01:02:59.776 --> 01:03:02.822 Uh, it's been a bit of a challenge so far, but, um, 1248 01:03:02.866 --> 01:03:04.128 I'm good. 1249 01:03:04.171 --> 01:03:05.259 - Yeah, I, uh--I went through the same thing 1250 01:03:05.303 --> 01:03:07.740 a little over a year ago, so I understand. 1251 01:03:07.784 --> 01:03:08.785 - Yeah. 1252 01:03:08.828 --> 01:03:09.873 Do you have family here? 1253 01:03:09.916 --> 01:03:10.874 - No, no, they're actually not here. 1254 01:03:10.917 --> 01:03:12.310 They're in California. 1255 01:03:12.353 --> 01:03:14.834 And, uh, it looks I'll be spending my holidays here. 1256 01:03:14.878 --> 01:03:16.140 - I'm sorry. 1257 01:03:16.183 --> 01:03:17.837 That--that can definitely make the transition 1258 01:03:17.881 --> 01:03:19.317 a little bit more difficult. 1259 01:03:19.360 --> 01:03:21.580 - Yeah, I guess that's why I'm here. 1260 01:03:21.623 --> 01:03:23.669 Um--well, I mean, I feel good, excited. 1261 01:03:23.712 --> 01:03:24.975 It's just that I feel like I could use 1262 01:03:25.018 --> 01:03:26.715 a little bit more of a direction. 1263 01:03:26.759 --> 01:03:27.847 - Well, have you thought about maybe 1264 01:03:27.891 --> 01:03:29.109 what kind of work you'd like to do? 1265 01:03:29.153 --> 01:03:30.284 - Well, um, one of the things 1266 01:03:30.328 --> 01:03:32.678 I wanted to get into was volunteering. 1267 01:03:32.721 --> 01:03:36.073 Um, something specifically for, like, underprivileged children? 1268 01:03:36.116 --> 01:03:38.118 Like maybe a toy drive or something? 1269 01:03:38.162 --> 01:03:39.946 - - I know it sounds silly, right? 1270 01:03:39.990 --> 01:03:41.643 - Uh, no, it doesn't. 1271 01:03:41.687 --> 01:03:43.123 Um, are you kidding? - No, no. 1272 01:03:43.167 --> 01:03:46.170 Actually, um, that's always been a soft spot for me. 1273 01:03:46.213 --> 01:03:48.737 But I don't suppose that's what you do here, though, is it? 1274 01:03:48.781 --> 01:03:51.262 Because I feel like that's exactly what I need in order to 1275 01:03:51.305 --> 01:03:53.351 get acclimated back into civilian life. 1276 01:03:55.832 --> 01:03:56.876 - What a coincidence. 1277 01:04:00.097 --> 01:04:01.881 - --Santa is gonna give pictures of the kids. 1278 01:04:04.710 --> 01:04:06.886 - You! 1279 01:04:06.930 --> 01:04:08.714 - It's--it's--it's a small world. 1280 01:04:08.757 --> 01:04:09.846 What can I say? 1281 01:04:09.889 --> 01:04:11.325 Pat and I go way back. 1282 01:04:11.369 --> 01:04:13.240 - Wait, you guys were both in on this? 1283 01:04:13.284 --> 01:04:15.808 - I plead the Fifth. But I meant what I said. 1284 01:04:15.852 --> 01:04:18.202 And I'd love to get involved with Operation Santa Claus. 1285 01:04:18.245 --> 01:04:19.377 - Chloe. - Doug? 1286 01:04:19.420 --> 01:04:21.727 - How's it going? - It couldn't be better. 1287 01:04:21.770 --> 01:04:22.859 This is Lieutenant Harlan. 1288 01:04:22.902 --> 01:04:24.817 I have found the perfect thing for him, 1289 01:04:24.861 --> 01:04:27.037 and I will personally oversee his progress. 1290 01:04:27.080 --> 01:04:28.952 - Well, great. Lieutenant, you're in good hands. 1291 01:04:28.995 --> 01:04:30.127 - Thank you. 1292 01:04:34.261 --> 01:04:36.437 - Thanks. - You're welcome. 1293 01:04:44.184 --> 01:04:51.017 - ♪ 1294 01:04:51.061 --> 01:04:52.889 - Here, try the hot chocolate. 1295 01:04:52.932 --> 01:04:54.978 Then tell my mom it's the best hot chocolate you've ever had. 1296 01:04:55.021 --> 01:04:56.936 - Um, thank you, but I'm--I'm sorry, I can't-- 1297 01:04:56.980 --> 01:04:58.938 - It's...it's on the house. 1298 01:04:58.982 --> 01:05:01.332 - Um, you're so kind. 1299 01:05:01.375 --> 01:05:04.857 Um, is the North Pole okay? 1300 01:05:06.859 --> 01:05:09.035 - It'll find its way. 1301 01:05:09.079 --> 01:05:10.819 - Okay, great. 1302 01:05:10.863 --> 01:05:12.212 Okay, let's get our hot chocolate. 1303 01:05:15.476 --> 01:05:20.046 - You really do spend half your day volunteering for one thing 1304 01:05:20.090 --> 01:05:21.656 or another, don't you? 1305 01:05:21.700 --> 01:05:25.051 - According to my boss, most of the day, yeah. 1306 01:05:25.095 --> 01:05:27.445 - What about time for yourself? Huh? 1307 01:05:27.488 --> 01:05:29.751 Family and friends? 1308 01:05:29.795 --> 01:05:31.014 Relationship? 1309 01:05:33.059 --> 01:05:34.278 - I manage. 1310 01:05:37.063 --> 01:05:38.151 - Why so much? 1311 01:05:38.195 --> 01:05:39.979 I mean, I--I--I think it's great, 1312 01:05:40.023 --> 01:05:43.374 but...don't you worry about burnout? 1313 01:05:43.417 --> 01:05:46.464 - You asked what my purpose was when I came back. 1314 01:05:46.507 --> 01:05:50.772 I was deployed to so many places around the world and... 1315 01:05:50.816 --> 01:05:52.992 saw just how little they had. 1316 01:05:53.036 --> 01:05:57.779 You know, I...I wanted to make a difference. 1317 01:05:57.823 --> 01:05:59.129 - Makes sense. 1318 01:05:59.172 --> 01:06:00.782 - It's funny, 'cause when I'd be home on leave, 1319 01:06:00.826 --> 01:06:04.308 people would always thank me for my service. 1320 01:06:04.351 --> 01:06:05.962 And I don't know, I just-- 1321 01:06:06.005 --> 01:06:08.312 I never thought of it that way, you know? 1322 01:06:08.355 --> 01:06:13.926 The--the Army, this--this country has given me so much. 1323 01:06:13.970 --> 01:06:16.494 I'm the one who feels thankful. 1324 01:06:16.537 --> 01:06:18.409 - Paying it forward. 1325 01:06:18.452 --> 01:06:20.063 - So to speak, yeah. 1326 01:06:21.586 --> 01:06:23.805 - What about--what about a family? 1327 01:06:26.939 --> 01:06:28.114 - Someday. 1328 01:06:28.158 --> 01:06:30.508 When it's right. 1329 01:06:30.551 --> 01:06:33.119 What about you? 1330 01:06:33.163 --> 01:06:34.816 - Someday. 1331 01:06:34.860 --> 01:06:38.124 When it's right. 1332 01:06:38.168 --> 01:06:39.996 - Is that what she wants, too? 1333 01:06:42.433 --> 01:06:43.869 - Who? 1334 01:06:43.912 --> 01:06:47.003 - The, uh--the woman that you're in love with. 1335 01:06:49.831 --> 01:06:51.398 - In--in love with? 1336 01:06:51.442 --> 01:06:53.357 - What's her name? 1337 01:06:53.400 --> 01:06:54.880 - Her name? 1338 01:06:54.923 --> 01:06:58.014 - ♪ 1339 01:07:00.364 --> 01:07:01.495 That's--that's funny. 1340 01:07:01.539 --> 01:07:06.239 Uh, her name is--is Otter. 1341 01:07:08.937 --> 01:07:10.156 Otter? - Yeah. 1342 01:07:10.200 --> 01:07:11.984 When she, uh--when she sleeps on her back, 1343 01:07:12.028 --> 01:07:15.074 her feet fold over like an otter. 1344 01:07:15.118 --> 01:07:16.293 That's how she got her name. 1345 01:07:17.946 --> 01:07:18.817 Otter. 1346 01:07:18.860 --> 01:07:20.340 My Army dog. 1347 01:07:22.864 --> 01:07:24.040 - Army dog. 1348 01:07:24.083 --> 01:07:25.215 Yes. 1349 01:07:26.955 --> 01:07:29.132 So, um, you thought-- 1350 01:07:29.175 --> 01:07:30.394 - No, no. 1351 01:07:30.437 --> 01:07:32.918 No, no, no. The--the--the German shepherd 1352 01:07:32.961 --> 01:07:34.398 that I saw in the photos, yeah. 1353 01:07:34.441 --> 01:07:37.096 No, I, um, uh-- I, um-- 1354 01:07:37.140 --> 01:07:39.533 I was just teasing. I, um--can you excuse me? 1355 01:07:39.577 --> 01:07:42.580 I--I have to-- I have to go, so... 1356 01:07:44.538 --> 01:07:47.063 You--I'll finish here. 1357 01:07:54.461 --> 01:07:56.550 - I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, Chloe. 1358 01:07:56.594 --> 01:07:58.291 That's well outside my protocol. 1359 01:07:58.335 --> 01:08:00.424 - Well, I understand, but I did a little research. 1360 01:08:00.467 --> 01:08:02.382 And Otter's been in the service for 10 years. 1361 01:08:02.426 --> 01:08:05.037 All 10 of those were with Captain Fischer. 1362 01:08:05.081 --> 01:08:07.300 She's gotta be going through the same withdrawal as he is. 1363 01:08:07.344 --> 01:08:10.434 - A highly trained dog like Otter is a high commodity. 1364 01:08:10.477 --> 01:08:13.219 If the Army saw fit to keep her in service, 1365 01:08:13.263 --> 01:08:15.003 they're gonna stand firm on that. 1366 01:08:19.617 --> 01:08:21.662 - You're fond of him, aren't you? 1367 01:08:21.706 --> 01:08:23.577 Michael. 1368 01:08:23.621 --> 01:08:25.449 - I just want him to have a good Christmas. 1369 01:08:25.492 --> 01:08:27.103 He's earned that. 1370 01:08:27.146 --> 01:08:30.280 And, uh...yeah, I am. 1371 01:08:35.502 --> 01:08:37.591 All right, I'll make the call. - 1372 01:08:37.635 --> 01:08:41.421 - But I've already used a lot of capital on your other request. 1373 01:08:41.465 --> 01:08:43.728 - Is there any update on that? 1374 01:08:43.771 --> 01:08:46.122 - No, but I'm still trying. 1375 01:08:46.165 --> 01:08:47.645 You haven't said anything to Savannah. 1376 01:08:47.688 --> 01:08:49.647 - Oh, no, I wouldn't wanna get her hopes up like that. 1377 01:08:51.736 --> 01:08:54.478 - Chloe, sometimes I worry you're getting your hopes up. 1378 01:08:54.521 --> 01:08:56.654 - Hmph. 1379 01:08:56.697 --> 01:08:58.308 Me too. 1380 01:09:00.092 --> 01:09:02.225 Well, you know what, General? 1381 01:09:02.268 --> 01:09:05.228 We just need a miracle. - Or two. 1382 01:09:16.761 --> 01:09:19.677 - I think Santa is going to have a very busy night. 1383 01:09:23.637 --> 01:09:25.117 Are you okay? 1384 01:09:25.161 --> 01:09:29.643 - ♪ 1385 01:09:29.687 --> 01:09:34.213 - It's from Amber Dunlap. She wants a Raggedy Panda. 1386 01:09:34.257 --> 01:09:36.476 Hm. I don't know what a Raggedy Panda is. 1387 01:09:36.520 --> 01:09:38.086 - It's a stuffed animal. 1388 01:09:38.130 --> 01:09:40.219 They all have funny faces and long hair, 1389 01:09:40.263 --> 01:09:42.743 and they only eat vegetables. 1390 01:09:42.787 --> 01:09:44.702 - Ah, do you have it on your list? 1391 01:09:46.225 --> 01:09:48.532 Okay, well, then what's wrong? You look sad. 1392 01:09:48.575 --> 01:09:51.056 - I asked for a Raggedy Panda last year. 1393 01:09:51.099 --> 01:09:53.363 My mom and dad told me they couldn't find it anywhere, 1394 01:09:53.406 --> 01:09:55.103 which was okay. 1395 01:09:55.147 --> 01:09:57.367 Every kid wanted one, so they were hard to get. 1396 01:09:57.410 --> 01:09:59.630 But when I woke up Christmas morning, 1397 01:09:59.673 --> 01:10:02.285 there it was under the tree! 1398 01:10:02.328 --> 01:10:04.548 - Your parents must've worked really hard for that. 1399 01:10:04.591 --> 01:10:07.507 - It wasn't them. It was Santa. 1400 01:10:07.551 --> 01:10:11.381 It was the only thing on my list and Santa got it for me. 1401 01:10:11.424 --> 01:10:15.385 - He's clever that way, huh? 1402 01:10:15.428 --> 01:10:18.388 - I only have one thing on my list this year. 1403 01:10:20.781 --> 01:10:22.087 - Sweetie... 1404 01:10:22.130 --> 01:10:26.222 - I wrote a letter to Santa--the real Santa. 1405 01:10:26.265 --> 01:10:28.746 I told him all about Operation Santa Claus 1406 01:10:28.789 --> 01:10:30.704 and how we're helping him so that way, 1407 01:10:30.748 --> 01:10:34.273 it'll be easy for him to deliver all the presents. 1408 01:10:34.317 --> 01:10:36.232 And that way, he'll have enough time 1409 01:10:36.275 --> 01:10:38.408 to bring my mommy and daddy home. 1410 01:10:40.975 --> 01:10:43.848 - I think that's a really tall order for Santa to fulfill 1411 01:10:43.891 --> 01:10:46.546 that kind of wish, Sweetie. 1412 01:10:46.590 --> 01:10:48.896 - I thought so. 1413 01:10:48.940 --> 01:10:51.551 - Oh, honey, I know it's hard, okay? 1414 01:10:53.292 --> 01:10:55.860 you and I would have never become such good friends. 1415 01:10:55.903 --> 01:10:58.602 And that is the greatest Christmas gift 1416 01:10:58.645 --> 01:11:00.908 I could ever have. 1417 01:11:00.952 --> 01:11:03.215 - I'm glad we're friends, too. 1418 01:11:03.259 --> 01:11:04.869 - ♪ 1419 01:11:04.912 --> 01:11:07.350 - You have two very lucky parents. 1420 01:11:07.393 --> 01:11:16.881 - ♪ 1421 01:11:19.666 --> 01:11:28.284 - ♪ 1422 01:11:28.327 --> 01:11:29.763 So he can be there by 5:00? 1423 01:11:29.807 --> 01:11:31.243 Any time you like? 1424 01:11:31.287 --> 01:11:33.245 - And he's good? Oh, yeah. 1425 01:11:33.289 --> 01:11:34.638 He's the best Santa helper we've ever had. 1426 01:11:34.681 --> 01:11:37.467 Everyone just loves him. - Okay, great. 1427 01:11:37.510 --> 01:11:39.164 I will send over all the details. 1428 01:11:39.207 --> 01:11:41.427 Oh, and don't forget, I'm gonna send the names of the kids, 1429 01:11:41.471 --> 01:11:43.560 the presents they asked for, and then a few photos 1430 01:11:43.603 --> 01:11:45.344 so he can recognize a few of them by sight. 1431 01:11:45.388 --> 01:11:47.651 Oh, he'll be thrilled. I'll look for your email. 1432 01:11:47.694 --> 01:11:49.305 Thank you so much. - All right, great, thank you. 1433 01:11:49.348 --> 01:11:50.871 Bye bye. Hey, Chloe. 1434 01:11:50.915 --> 01:11:52.656 What's the status on Lieutenant Harlan? 1435 01:11:52.699 --> 01:11:55.398 - I will have a report on your desk tomorrow. 1436 01:11:55.441 --> 01:11:56.660 I gotta run. Sorry! 1437 01:12:13.851 --> 01:12:16.027 - We have less than 24 hours until the kids start lining up 1438 01:12:16.070 --> 01:12:17.724 to see Santa and receive their presents. 1439 01:12:17.768 --> 01:12:18.812 - We're doing great. 1440 01:12:20.988 --> 01:12:23.817 - You're right. I mean...look at this place. 1441 01:12:23.861 --> 01:12:25.645 It already looks incredible, so... 1442 01:12:25.689 --> 01:12:27.299 - It does. 1443 01:12:27.343 --> 01:12:29.388 It really does. 1444 01:12:29.432 --> 01:12:33.349 - - Hey, this is Chloe? 1445 01:12:33.392 --> 01:12:34.698 Hi, this is Jena Walz. 1446 01:12:34.741 --> 01:12:36.439 I'm afraid Santa's reindeer 1447 01:12:36.482 --> 01:12:38.397 have come down with a wee bit of a cold 1448 01:12:38.441 --> 01:12:40.225 and will not be able to get Santa 1449 01:12:40.268 --> 01:12:42.532 to your Christmas Eve party tomorrow. 1450 01:12:42.575 --> 01:12:44.403 - Oh, I'm--I'm sorry, what? 1451 01:12:44.447 --> 01:12:46.405 I know, he just called. 1452 01:12:46.449 --> 01:12:48.364 - So Santa's not coming. 1453 01:12:48.407 --> 01:12:50.975 We apologize for any inconvenience. 1454 01:12:51.018 --> 01:12:52.542 - Any inconvenience? 1455 01:12:52.585 --> 01:12:53.934 I--I--I'm sorry, I don't-- I don't think you understand. 1456 01:12:53.978 --> 01:12:55.109 We have to have Santa. 1457 01:12:55.153 --> 01:12:56.981 I don't care if his reindeer are sick. 1458 01:12:57.024 --> 01:12:58.504 Fly Santa here on a magic carpet. 1459 01:12:58.548 --> 01:13:00.506 All our other Santas are booked right now. 1460 01:13:00.550 --> 01:13:02.769 But I do have you on a waiting list. 1461 01:13:02.813 --> 01:13:03.988 - Christmas is tomorrow. 1462 01:13:04.031 --> 01:13:05.816 These kids are gonna be devastated. 1463 01:13:05.859 --> 01:13:08.906 I'm sorry. Merry Christmas. 1464 01:13:12.344 --> 01:13:13.954 - I'm--I'm sorry. 1465 01:13:13.998 --> 01:13:15.303 Did that just happen? 1466 01:13:15.347 --> 01:13:17.305 - It did. Uh, but it's okay. 1467 01:13:17.349 --> 01:13:18.872 We're gonna-- let's just talk this out. 1468 01:13:18.916 --> 01:13:20.439 Um... 1469 01:13:20.483 --> 01:13:22.049 - Okay. 1470 01:13:22.093 --> 01:13:23.399 New objective. 1471 01:13:23.442 --> 01:13:26.750 Operation Find Santa. 1472 01:13:26.793 --> 01:13:28.316 - I like it. 1473 01:13:28.360 --> 01:13:30.536 I'm gonna make some calls. 1474 01:13:30.580 --> 01:13:33.670 - Find Santa. Find Santa. 1475 01:13:33.713 --> 01:13:35.672 Okay. Easy. 1476 01:13:49.207 --> 01:13:50.600 - Yes! 1477 01:13:50.643 --> 01:13:53.603 - ♪ 1478 01:13:53.646 --> 01:13:55.953 - They're all here? - Every single of them. 1479 01:13:55.996 --> 01:13:57.607 Santa didn't miss a thing. - Oh! 1480 01:13:57.650 --> 01:14:08.574 - ♪ 1481 01:14:08.618 --> 01:14:09.619 - Looks good. 1482 01:14:09.662 --> 01:14:11.577 Hey. 1483 01:14:11.621 --> 01:14:13.013 - Anything? - No. 1484 01:14:13.057 --> 01:14:15.538 I, uh, checked social media, called the agencies. 1485 01:14:15.581 --> 01:14:17.017 I even tried finding a Santa suit 1486 01:14:17.061 --> 01:14:18.932 that one of us could dress up in. 1487 01:14:18.976 --> 01:14:20.717 Nothing. 1488 01:14:20.760 --> 01:14:23.502 - Well, we are running out of time. 1489 01:14:23.546 --> 01:14:27.158 - I don't know what to do. I--I don't know. 1490 01:14:27.201 --> 01:14:31.597 - We'll, uh--we'll just have to explain that it's a busy time 1491 01:14:31.641 --> 01:14:33.512 for Santa and that he can't make it in person. 1492 01:14:33.556 --> 01:14:36.515 I mean, the kids will understand, I think. 1493 01:14:36.559 --> 01:14:39.170 - Just won't be the same. - No, it won't. 1494 01:14:39.213 --> 01:14:44.523 But all things considered, I mean... 1495 01:14:44.567 --> 01:14:46.873 we've done a heck of a job, you know? 1496 01:14:46.917 --> 01:14:48.179 This is gonna be the best Christmas 1497 01:14:48.222 --> 01:14:49.702 these kids have ever had. 1498 01:14:49.746 --> 01:14:52.488 Trust me. - Yeah. 1499 01:14:52.531 --> 01:14:53.967 Yeah, you know what? 1500 01:14:55.708 --> 01:14:56.840 You're right. 1501 01:14:58.232 --> 01:14:59.451 - Your men did a good job. 1502 01:14:59.495 --> 01:15:00.974 It looks beautiful. 1503 01:15:04.238 --> 01:15:07.024 - Uh...come on! 1504 01:15:07.067 --> 01:15:08.242 - Okay. 1505 01:15:08.286 --> 01:15:11.202 Um... 1506 01:15:11.245 --> 01:15:13.813 I have an idea. 1507 01:15:13.857 --> 01:15:15.772 I'm guessing we overloaded the breakers. 1508 01:15:15.815 --> 01:15:17.991 No biggie. But... 1509 01:15:18.035 --> 01:15:19.906 it depends on whether we just tripped a circuit 1510 01:15:19.950 --> 01:15:21.647 or damaged that. - What if it's damaged? 1511 01:15:21.691 --> 01:15:23.519 - We won't be lucky enough to find enough generators 1512 01:15:23.562 --> 01:15:25.608 to power this hangar. 1513 01:15:26.739 --> 01:15:28.567 - All right. 1514 01:15:28.611 --> 01:15:29.960 The main breaker. 1515 01:15:32.963 --> 01:15:37.228 All these tiny little atoms bouncing off of each other. 1516 01:15:37.271 --> 01:15:39.143 Invisible to the naked eye, 1517 01:15:39.186 --> 01:15:42.059 but powerful enough to turn 1518 01:15:42.102 --> 01:15:47.020 the darkness..into light. 1519 01:15:51.764 --> 01:15:54.027 Okay. - That was it? 1520 01:15:54.071 --> 01:15:56.639 - Add it to the list of miracles, General. 1521 01:15:56.682 --> 01:15:58.162 - - Well, huh! 1522 01:15:58.205 --> 01:16:02.862 Oh. General O'Toole? 1523 01:16:02.906 --> 01:16:06.562 Oh. Fantastic. 1524 01:16:06.605 --> 01:16:09.303 You're gonna make a lot of people very happy. 1525 01:16:09.347 --> 01:16:11.697 - Hey, come on. I have a surprise for you. 1526 01:16:18.922 --> 01:16:21.577 - Look who made it. - 1527 01:16:21.620 --> 01:16:23.361 - Ho, ho, ho! 1528 01:16:23.404 --> 01:16:25.189 - What? 1529 01:16:25.232 --> 01:16:26.756 - You're Chloe! 1530 01:16:26.799 --> 01:16:28.584 And Michael. 1531 01:16:28.627 --> 01:16:30.237 It's so good to meet you both. 1532 01:16:30.281 --> 01:16:31.761 - I don't--I don't understand. 1533 01:16:31.804 --> 01:16:33.893 I was told there wasn't anyone available. 1534 01:16:33.937 --> 01:16:37.070 - Well, I have to say it wasn't exactly easy. 1535 01:16:37.114 --> 01:16:39.682 But I'm glad to lend a helping hand. 1536 01:16:39.725 --> 01:16:42.641 By the way, Operation Santa Claus? 1537 01:16:42.685 --> 01:16:44.643 Brilliant! 1538 01:16:44.687 --> 01:16:47.080 Oh, do you mind if I use it next year? 1539 01:16:47.124 --> 01:16:49.779 The reindeer are getting frustrated by the work load. 1540 01:16:49.822 --> 01:16:51.650 Ho, ho, ho, ho! 1541 01:16:51.694 --> 01:16:53.739 - Uh, yeah, it's--it's--it's all yours. 1542 01:16:53.783 --> 01:16:56.742 Um, come on, I'll show you where to get started. 1543 01:16:56.786 --> 01:16:57.874 Okay. 1544 01:16:59.223 --> 01:17:00.659 There. 1545 01:17:07.666 --> 01:17:09.886 - All right, guys, come on down. And Santa's right there. 1546 01:17:09.929 --> 01:17:11.801 All right. Merry Christmas. 1547 01:17:11.844 --> 01:17:13.280 How you doin'? Great, great. 1548 01:17:22.028 --> 01:17:32.212 - ♪ 1549 01:17:32.256 --> 01:17:33.823 - Jason Fromm! 1550 01:17:35.825 --> 01:17:39.350 You've been such a good boy this year. 1551 01:17:39.393 --> 01:17:41.265 Merry Christmas, Jason. 1552 01:17:41.308 --> 01:17:49.403 - ♪ 1553 01:17:49.447 --> 01:17:51.667 - Now, I know you! 1554 01:17:51.710 --> 01:17:53.799 Emmy! 1555 01:17:53.843 --> 01:17:55.714 What do we have for you? 1556 01:17:55.758 --> 01:18:01.372 - ♪ 1557 01:18:01.415 --> 01:18:05.028 - Now let's not forget about your mother. 1558 01:18:05.071 --> 01:18:08.988 - I don't think we have a gift for their moms, Santa. 1559 01:18:09.032 --> 01:18:12.209 - I'm sure I saw one. 1560 01:18:12.252 --> 01:18:13.863 Down there. 1561 01:18:13.906 --> 01:18:21.392 - ♪ 1562 01:18:21.435 --> 01:18:23.002 - Don't be shy! 1563 01:18:23.046 --> 01:18:25.744 You do so very well by your daughter. 1564 01:18:25.788 --> 01:18:28.704 She is lucky to have a mother like you. 1565 01:18:28.747 --> 01:18:30.009 Merry Christmas. 1566 01:18:35.145 --> 01:18:38.888 - Thank you, Santa. 1567 01:18:38.931 --> 01:18:40.759 - You're welcome. 1568 01:18:40.803 --> 01:18:45.068 - ♪ 1569 01:18:45.111 --> 01:18:47.026 - I didn't think we got anything for the parents. 1570 01:18:47.070 --> 01:18:48.767 - Yeah, I didn't either. 1571 01:18:48.811 --> 01:18:52.858 - ♪ 1572 01:18:52.902 --> 01:18:55.339 - Amber? 1573 01:18:55.382 --> 01:18:56.949 - He is really good. 1574 01:18:56.993 --> 01:18:58.472 - Merry Christmas. 1575 01:18:58.516 --> 01:19:02.215 - How could he possibly remember so many names so quickly? 1576 01:19:02.259 --> 01:19:03.390 - Yeah ...don't know. 1577 01:19:03.434 --> 01:19:05.784 I--yeah, there's a--there's a list or... 1578 01:19:05.828 --> 01:19:11.268 - ♪ 1579 01:19:11.311 --> 01:19:13.792 - Santa? - Yes? 1580 01:19:13.836 --> 01:19:18.405 - Did you get my letter? - Of course I did. 1581 01:19:18.449 --> 01:19:22.845 - I guess there was nothing you could do. 1582 01:19:22.888 --> 01:19:27.937 - It's been a very busy time of year, Savannah. 1583 01:19:27.980 --> 01:19:29.373 - I understand. 1584 01:19:36.075 --> 01:19:37.947 - Oh my goodness. 1585 01:19:37.990 --> 01:19:39.862 - Hey, is that really them? 1586 01:19:39.905 --> 01:19:41.254 - Yeah. 1587 01:19:43.387 --> 01:19:50.786 - ♪ 1588 01:19:50.829 --> 01:19:52.396 - Look over there. 1589 01:19:54.006 --> 01:19:55.965 - Oh, baby! 1590 01:19:56.008 --> 01:19:58.141 - Mommy! Daddy! 1591 01:20:02.623 --> 01:20:04.190 - Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho! 1592 01:20:11.981 --> 01:20:13.243 - Welcome home, Mom. 1593 01:20:13.286 --> 01:20:21.077 - ♪ 1594 01:20:21.120 --> 01:20:23.906 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 1595 01:20:23.949 --> 01:20:29.041 - ♪ 1596 01:20:29.085 --> 01:20:30.956 - How did you pull this off? 1597 01:20:31.000 --> 01:20:35.091 - Honestly? I have no idea. 1598 01:20:36.483 --> 01:20:43.839 - ♪ 1599 01:20:45.231 --> 01:20:49.061 - ♪ 1600 01:20:49.105 --> 01:20:51.498 - Merry Christmas! 1601 01:20:51.542 --> 01:20:52.630 Merry Christmas. 1602 01:21:08.037 --> 01:21:09.386 Bye, Santa! 1603 01:21:09.429 --> 01:21:11.040 - You're welcome to stay. 1604 01:21:11.083 --> 01:21:12.476 - Oh, thank you, Chloe. 1605 01:21:12.519 --> 01:21:15.131 But I have quite a busy night ahead of me. 1606 01:21:15.174 --> 01:21:17.350 - You really saved the day. 1607 01:21:17.394 --> 01:21:19.744 - Oh, no, no. 1608 01:21:19.787 --> 01:21:22.747 It is you who saved the day. 1609 01:21:22.790 --> 01:21:27.230 You know, the work I do isn't limited to just the elves 1610 01:21:27.273 --> 01:21:30.537 and gifts and sleigh ride every year. 1611 01:21:30.581 --> 01:21:34.454 It's also about inspiring people like yourself. 1612 01:21:34.498 --> 01:21:38.110 All your volunteer work, reuniting families, 1613 01:21:38.154 --> 01:21:41.809 all the work you do is an extension of me. 1614 01:21:41.853 --> 01:21:46.249 And I can't do that without people like you. 1615 01:21:46.292 --> 01:21:48.555 - How do you know so much about me? 1616 01:21:48.599 --> 01:21:49.643 - Oh! 1617 01:21:49.687 --> 01:21:53.386 Chloe, it's there for all to see. 1618 01:21:53.430 --> 01:21:57.173 Either way, that Christmas snow? 1619 01:21:57.216 --> 01:22:00.567 Still working on it. 1620 01:22:02.918 --> 01:22:04.832 - Oh, leaving already? 1621 01:22:04.876 --> 01:22:06.530 - Yeah. - 1622 01:22:06.573 --> 01:22:08.097 - Funny guy. 1623 01:22:13.450 --> 01:22:14.799 Oh, that's strange. - What? 1624 01:22:14.842 --> 01:22:18.281 - It's from the agency. Found a Santa. 1625 01:22:18.324 --> 01:22:21.719 Wondering if we still want to hire him. 1626 01:22:21.762 --> 01:22:23.155 - If he didn't come from the agency, 1627 01:22:23.199 --> 01:22:26.680 then...where did he come from? 1628 01:22:26.724 --> 01:22:28.639 Ho, ho, ho, ho! - 1629 01:22:30.380 --> 01:22:31.772 - No! 1630 01:22:31.816 --> 01:22:33.383 - Couldn't be. 1631 01:22:33.426 --> 01:22:38.692 - ♪ 1632 01:22:38.736 --> 01:22:40.216 - Heh. 1633 01:22:43.741 --> 01:22:46.613 - You know, I, uh... 1634 01:22:46.657 --> 01:22:49.616 I was thinking about something. 1635 01:22:49.660 --> 01:22:52.880 Neither one of us brought a date to this party. 1636 01:22:52.924 --> 01:22:56.841 - Well, there's a very simple reason for that. 1637 01:22:56.884 --> 01:22:59.104 - And that is...? 1638 01:22:59.148 --> 01:23:01.280 - Well, neither of us sought out someone else because 1639 01:23:01.324 --> 01:23:04.849 we subconsciously hoped the other wouldn't either. 1640 01:23:04.892 --> 01:23:06.285 The problem for both of us, however, 1641 01:23:06.329 --> 01:23:08.287 is that by lowering our defenses, 1642 01:23:08.331 --> 01:23:12.726 it can cause us to feel threatened and unsafe, 1643 01:23:12.770 --> 01:23:17.862 which is why neither of us considered the alternative. 1644 01:23:17.905 --> 01:23:19.429 - Which is? 1645 01:23:34.357 --> 01:23:35.880 - I told you I'd get you back. 1646 01:23:35.923 --> 01:23:46.456 - ♪ 1647 01:23:46.499 --> 01:23:49.894 - What happened to disarming her neuroreceptors? 1648 01:23:49.937 --> 01:23:52.331 - Chemistry. 1649 01:23:52.375 --> 01:23:54.246 Our work here is done. 1650 01:23:55.595 --> 01:24:00.426 - ♪ 1651 01:24:00.470 --> 01:24:03.734 ♪ O, holy night 1652 01:24:03.777 --> 01:24:08.652 ♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪ 1653 01:24:08.695 --> 01:24:11.394 ♪ It is the night 1654 01:24:11.437 --> 01:24:15.920 ♪ Of our dear Savior's birth 1655 01:24:17.922 --> 01:24:21.360 ♪ Long lay the world 1656 01:24:21.404 --> 01:24:26.365 ♪ In sin and error pining 1657 01:24:26.409 --> 01:24:28.933 ♪ 'Til He appeared 1658 01:24:28.976 --> 01:24:34.895 ♪ And the soul felt its worth 1659 01:24:34.939 --> 01:24:38.682 ♪ A thrill of hope 1660 01:24:43.469 --> 01:24:45.819 - Are we, uh--are we expecting anyone? 1661 01:24:45.863 --> 01:24:48.387 - Lieutenant Harlan is gonna join us--wasn't he? 1662 01:24:48.431 --> 01:24:50.650 - He said he had an assignment, thought he wouldn't make it. 1663 01:24:50.694 --> 01:24:55.046 - Mm. I, uh--I wonder what kind of assignment that was. 1664 01:24:55.090 --> 01:24:57.222 - - What? 1665 01:24:57.266 --> 01:24:58.441 What are you guys... Hello? 1666 01:25:12.019 --> 01:25:13.978 - Otter! 1667 01:25:14.021 --> 01:25:15.588 - ♪ 1668 01:25:17.547 --> 01:25:18.809 - Hi! 1669 01:25:18.852 --> 01:25:19.723 Good girl. 1670 01:25:19.766 --> 01:25:21.551 Oh, who's such a good girl? 1671 01:25:21.594 --> 01:25:23.988 Oh, yes, I missed you so much! 1672 01:25:24.031 --> 01:25:28.384 Oh! Oh, my girl! 1673 01:25:28.427 --> 01:25:34.607 - ♪ 1674 01:25:35.956 --> 01:25:38.263 - ♪ 1675 01:25:38.307 --> 01:25:41.875 - - You're a good girl. 1676 01:25:41.919 --> 01:25:43.573 You guys all knew about this? 1677 01:25:43.616 --> 01:25:45.401 - Well, we didn't know for sure until this morning. 1678 01:25:45.444 --> 01:25:48.926 It was all Chloe's doing. 1679 01:25:51.885 --> 01:25:53.670 Such a good girl. 1680 01:25:53.713 --> 01:25:59.850 - ♪ 1681 01:25:59.893 --> 01:26:02.635 - Thank you. 1682 01:26:02.679 --> 01:26:04.942 - Welcome home, Soldier.