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<i>♪ Merry Christmas</i>

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<i>♪ The snow is slowly fallin' ♪</i>

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<i>♪ Stars twinkle in the sky ♪</i>

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<i>♪ Children are filled
with laughter ♪</i>

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<i>♪ On this very special night ♪</i>

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<i>♪ I can't even hang
my stockings ♪</i>

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<i>♪ No presents in my sight</i>

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<i>♪ All I have is just one wish
for my baby ♪</i>

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<i>♪ By my side ♪</i>

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<i>♪ Santa can you hear me cry?</i>

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<i>♪ Cry</i>

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<i>♪ Bring my baby
just for the night ♪</i>

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<i>♪ Oh oh oh ♪</i>

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<i>♪ All I need is you ♪</i>

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<i>♪ Can't stand
this night alone ♪</i>

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Hey, when did you do this?

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I got up early.
I was too excited.

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It's officially two weeks
until Christmas Day,

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which means now I am allowed
to put up decorations.

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A deal is a deal.

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Wait. Two weeks until Christmas?

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Ooh, that means that Janet's
gonna pick who gets to write

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the holiday feature today.

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It's always work with you.

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Ugh, what I would give
for a full-page spread

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in <i>The Times Square Journal.</i>

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It will come.

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Don't you believe
in a Christmas miracle?

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Mm...

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Charity, Tisha!
Good morning, ladies.

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Hey, Tom, we miss anything
earth-shattering

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while we were recharging?

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Uh, most people call that
sleeping.

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-Most people aren't Charity.
-You didn't miss much.

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Uh, the Financial District
held their

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annual Christmas tree lighting
last night.

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Oh, even Wall Street
loves Christmas.

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-How's that for a twist?
Oh.

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And, uh, the mayor is preparing
for the city's

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annual Christmas Eve Gala.

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Oh, what a dream it would be
to get on to that guest list.

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Why, it's just a party.

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I'd rather be out
uncovering the next Watergate

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like a real journalist.

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Hey, you are a real journalist.

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Your blog
gets more and more hits

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every time
you publish a new post.

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No one takes blogs seriously.

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That's not true. Hold on.

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I'mma grab a poppy-seed bagel
before they run out.

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Totally.

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-Morning, Tom! Hey.
-Erik, how are you?

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Would you mind if I slide
some flyers into today's paper?

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The kickoff event is tomorrow.

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-Anything for Erik Gallagher.
-You're the best.

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You know, you're supposed to go
through the proper

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application process to advertise
in the city's newspapers.

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Well, shoot. I've been caught.

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You're not gonna tell on me,
are you?

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Yeah, I guess
I can keep this to myself.

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Information is power, after all.

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Nice. I'm Erik.

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-Charity.
-Charity?

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Oh, wow, that's, that's funny.

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-Why is that funny?
-Uh, I run a charity.

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Your name is Charity.
It's, it's kinda funny...

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Oh, yeah, a real wisecrack.
Okay.

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Um, here, why don't, why don't
I give you one of these...

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You can drop by.

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Oh, uh, I don't skate.

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It's really easy.
I could teach you.

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Thanks. Really not my thing.

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All right. Well, um...

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-Hey, ready? I'm all set.
-Yeah. Yeah, let's go.

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Um, good luck
with your charity event.

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Merry Christmas.

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-Ah, good morning, everyone.
-Good morning.

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Well, as you know, for the next
two weeks we are going to be

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in full holiday swing,
and that means

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that our Christmas feature
article is going to be assigned.

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And this year
we are going to stand out

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and we are going to uncover
something so juicy

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that this entire city is going
to be lined up at the newsstand

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on Christmas Eve to buy a copy
of <i>The Times Square Journal.</i>

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That being said,
this feature article

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is going to be focused

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on 33-year-old Erik Gallagher.

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He's the founder of
the non-profit, NSB Foundation.

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NSB stands
for Never Stop Believing.

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Oh, my... That's him.

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The NSB raises money year-round

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to put on his
12 Days of Christmas Event.

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Each of the 12 days
leading up to Christmas,

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he does a different event to get
people in the holiday spirit.

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Isn't this the guy
that has personalized gifts

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for hundreds of people
on Christmas Day,

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everything from a train set
to a brand-new car?

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-And no one can figure out how?
-That's the one.

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It's crazy. How would he know
what they all want?

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Do you think he hacks our phones
or something?

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I don't know, what I do know is

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that everyone calls him
Santa's number-one helper

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because he gives away thousands
of dollars' worth of gifts

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on Christmas morning in the park

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to deserving people who believe.

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And some people even say
that these gifts could add up

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to be in the millions.

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Where does he get
all this money?

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It can't just be from donations
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Is he a real-estate tycoon
or something?

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That's the story.

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We need to find out
who is funding him.

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-Ask if he's single.
-Stop.

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Because when asked, he says,

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"Everything comes from Santa."

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-You still want me to ask?
-Did she say Santa?

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He may have good intentions,
but we need to uncover the truth

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and that is going to take
real skill.

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All right,
who's assigned the article?

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Well, it was going to be
Christine,

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but she had a family emergency

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and she had to go to Chicago.

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So this year
the article is going to...

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Charity Jones.

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-Me?
-It's a Christmas miracle.

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I don't know what to say.
I'm speechless.

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Thank you.

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Well, Christine suggested you
for the job.

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She said you have a real eye
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and your research skills
are impeccable.

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Oh, and she sent me your blog.
You have talent.

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Wow. Thank you.

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I will do anything
and everything

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to write the best piece
imaginable.

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Now, listen,
Erik doesn't do interviews,

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let alone a big article like
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to prove you're a real reporter.

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And Erik only agreed to do this
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participates in all 12
of his Christmas events.

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That's a lot of Christmas.

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-Is that a problem?
-No, of course not.

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I mean, if Diane Sawyer
can go to war-torn countries

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for a story, I can do this.

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Okay, you start tomorrow.
I want updates every day.

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Thank you.

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<i>♪ Dear Santa can you help me</i>

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Can you believe it? Oh.
My first assignment.

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-Finally.
-Honey, I'm so proud of you.

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I always knew
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and passion for justice
would do you well one day.

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<i>Remember when your Rachel
the Reporter doll went missing?</i>

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<i>You interrogated mom and I
for over an hour</i>

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<i>until you realized
you left it at school.</i>

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So it's gonna be hard
to take this guy seriously.

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Apparently,
he still believes in Santa.

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Don't write him off so quickly.

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We all believe in things that
others might think are silly.

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Like that the Knicks are
the best sports team in history?

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<i>Exactly.</i>

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<i>-Hey, it's not funny.</i>

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<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o... ♪</i>

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So, uh, how's, how's the cookie?
Same recipe?

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Is that your mother's
favorite Christmas carol I hear?

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-Wow.

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Remember how she would sing it
with the church choir

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every Christmas Eve?

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Yeah, I remember.

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Your mother, she had
the most beautiful voice...

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Yeah.

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Hey, listen,
so I should get back to work.

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I'll give you a call later,
okay?

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<i>Break a leg, honey.
Can't wait to read it.</i>

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Okay. Love you.

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<i>Love you, too,</i>

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<i>Charity Robin Roberts Jones.</i>

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<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o... ♪</i>

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A new home? How?

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Time to find out.

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Oh! No cutting, ma'am.

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Oh, I'm here to see
Erik Gallagher.

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I'm Charity
from <i>The Times Square Journal.</i>

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Do you have a media pass?

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Thank you. He should be on the
ice with my daughter Caitlin.

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But you could get
a pair of skates from the lady

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behind the counter over there
and join them.

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Uh, I was hoping
that I could just wear my boots.

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When Erik says he wants you
to participate, he means it.

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Okay.

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Oh. Okay, watch out.

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Look who it is.
I thought you didn't skate.

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-Oh.
-Uh...

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-You okay?
-Yeah, uh, yeah.

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Just never been great
at balancing.

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You mean, your personal
and professional life?

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Yeah, I have the same problem.

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-Is it that obvious?

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Oh. Okay. Hold on to me.

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So you're Charity Jones?
All right?

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Okay, 'cause I was wondering
if the reporter

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who was dropping by today,
it would be you.

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I mean, meeting two different
Charitys in two days

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would be quite the coincidence.

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It's already quite
the coincidence that we just

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so happened to run in
to each other the day before

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I got assigned to follow you
around for the next 12 days.

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Yeah, that sounded weird.

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Hey, as long as your inspiration
for the article

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isn't Glenn Close
from <i>Fatal Attraction,</i>

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then I think we'll be just fine.

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Well, don't worry,
I'm, uh, more inspired

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by Julia Roberts
in <i>Erin Brockovich.</i>

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Oh, great, I see.

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Fighting to uncover the truth.
I admire that.

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Though, what exactly is the, uh,
contaminated drinking water

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in this story?

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-Time will tell.
-Huh.

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All right, well, jokes aside,
uh, I'm really excited

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to have you tag along.
Although, whoa...

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I don't know how interesting
of an interview I'll be.

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Well, with the right journalist,
anyone can be interesting.

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And that's you?

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-Let's hope so.
-Okay.

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Okay, so

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how much do you know about me
already?

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-Be honest.
-Erik Gallagher.

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Uh, born in New Jersey,
went to Douglas High School,

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and then Columbia.

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Sometimes referred to as
Erik Christmas in the media.

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Um, grew up in foster care.

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And, uh, no job history
other than

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being the founder
of Never Stop Believing.

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That's, that's pretty good.

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Although I did work
at a chocolate shop in my teens.

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Oh, oh, noted.

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So can you tell me a little bit
about today's events?

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'Cause I seem to be one of the
only people who's never heard

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of your NSB charity.

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Or more importantly, this 12
days of Christmas extravaganza.

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Okay, so we've rented out
the entire ice rink,

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free for everyone to use.

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Uh, the skates
are free to rent, too,

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and even the hot chocolate,
that's free.

245
00:12:38.975 --> 00:12:41.238
And what's your hope
for all of these events?

246
00:12:41.325 --> 00:12:44.546
You know, everything
is so expensive nowadays

247
00:12:44.633 --> 00:12:46.853
that it's unfair

248
00:12:46.940 --> 00:12:50.204
to those who just want to make
memories with their loved ones.

249
00:12:50.291 --> 00:12:52.467
Well, I hope you don't take this
the wrong way,

250
00:12:52.510 --> 00:12:55.339
but what's in it for you?

251
00:12:55.426 --> 00:12:58.038
I just want people to believe.

252
00:12:58.125 --> 00:12:59.561
Is it time yet?

253
00:13:00.605 --> 00:13:01.998
Uh, Charity, this is Caitlin.

254
00:13:02.042 --> 00:13:04.609
Caitlin is
one of my shining volunteers.

255
00:13:04.653 --> 00:13:07.090
And, Caitlin, this is Charity.

256
00:13:07.177 --> 00:13:09.092
She's gonna be reporting
on everything that we're doing

257
00:13:09.179 --> 00:13:10.224
over the next 12 days.

258
00:13:10.311 --> 00:13:11.703
I'm not just a volunteer.

259
00:13:11.747 --> 00:13:13.183
I'm one of Santa's helpers
just like you.

260
00:13:13.270 --> 00:13:15.664
She's right.

261
00:13:15.707 --> 00:13:17.753
Well, nice to meet you, Caitlin.
I like your mittens.

262
00:13:17.840 --> 00:13:20.364
Thanks! I got them from Santa
last year.

263
00:13:20.451 --> 00:13:23.411
I forgot to tell him what color,
but he knew.

264
00:13:23.498 --> 00:13:25.413
-Uncle Erik, is it time?
-Oh, yeah.

265
00:13:25.500 --> 00:13:27.328
Go, go tell your dad
to let everybody in.

266
00:13:27.415 --> 00:13:29.504
Here. Come with me.

267
00:13:31.767 --> 00:13:33.160
Daddy, it's time!

268
00:13:33.203 --> 00:13:35.510
This is the best part.

269
00:13:54.007 --> 00:13:56.444
Let's see what you got.
Can you do a spin?

270
00:13:57.575 --> 00:14:00.796
Wow!

271
00:14:00.883 --> 00:14:02.842
It's a pretty great feeling,
right?

272
00:14:16.333 --> 00:14:18.422
-Excuse me, mister?
-Yeah?

273
00:14:18.466 --> 00:14:20.294
Are you really
Santa's favorite helper?

274
00:14:20.337 --> 00:14:23.384
Uh, well, gosh, I don't know if,
if I'm, I'm his favorite,

275
00:14:23.471 --> 00:14:25.255
but yeah,
I'm, I'm definitely one of them.

276
00:14:25.299 --> 00:14:27.779
Really? You know Santa?
Like, the real one?

277
00:14:27.867 --> 00:14:29.956
-Yeah, the real one.
-Okay, cool.

278
00:14:30.043 --> 00:14:32.262
Can you tell him that this year
I'd really like a scooter?

279
00:14:32.349 --> 00:14:34.395
Do you really believe,
'cause Santa only grants wishes

280
00:14:34.482 --> 00:14:35.787
to those who really believe.

281
00:14:35.875 --> 00:14:37.964
-Yes! Definitely!
-Awesome.

282
00:14:38.051 --> 00:14:41.228
So I'm gonna give you
one of these

283
00:14:41.315 --> 00:14:43.534
and you can write down your wish
on there,

284
00:14:43.621 --> 00:14:46.015
find a fireplace,
throw it in there.

285
00:14:46.102 --> 00:14:48.800
And then the dust
is gonna go up the chimney

286
00:14:48.888 --> 00:14:51.238
to Santa in the North Pole.

287
00:14:51.281 --> 00:14:52.848
-Really?
-But don't lose it.

288
00:14:52.935 --> 00:14:54.806
'Cause every person
only gets one. Okay?

289
00:14:54.850 --> 00:14:57.505
Thank you! Thank you!
Merry Christmas.

290
00:15:01.465 --> 00:15:03.424
Are you sure
that's, uh, such a good idea

291
00:15:03.467 --> 00:15:05.426
to get the kid's hopes up
like that?

292
00:15:05.513 --> 00:15:09.386
Santa doesn't disappoint,
I can assure you of that.

293
00:15:10.692 --> 00:15:12.999
Okay, tell you what.

294
00:15:13.086 --> 00:15:16.480
Um, why don't you take
one of these

295
00:15:16.567 --> 00:15:19.570
and think of what
you really want for Christmas

296
00:15:19.657 --> 00:15:22.138
and then when you think
you truly believe,

297
00:15:22.225 --> 00:15:23.574
you can find a fireplace--

298
00:15:23.661 --> 00:15:25.402
Okay, I'm just gonna stop you
right there.

299
00:15:25.489 --> 00:15:27.187
Um, I think we need to get
something out of the way.

300
00:15:27.274 --> 00:15:29.972
I'm never gonna believe any
of this Christmas magic stuff.

301
00:15:30.016 --> 00:15:31.452
I believe in facts.

302
00:15:31.539 --> 00:15:34.672
And that's what
this story's gonna represent.

303
00:15:34.716 --> 00:15:37.153
I'm glad we got that
out of the way.

304
00:15:37.197 --> 00:15:40.809
Okay. Let's, uh,
let's go skating on some ice.

305
00:15:40.896 --> 00:15:43.681
You got it. Come on.

306
00:15:43.725 --> 00:15:47.163
You got it.
Just, just gotta get low.

307
00:15:47.207 --> 00:15:49.252
-No, not, not, not that low.

308
00:15:52.560 --> 00:15:53.865
Yeah, that's a good...

309
00:15:53.909 --> 00:15:55.955
-That's cute, that's adorable.
-Okay.

310
00:15:56.042 --> 00:15:57.130
You got it.

311
00:15:58.609 --> 00:16:01.221
You're a pro.

312
00:16:01.308 --> 00:16:03.353
But you should have seen him
talking to this kid.

313
00:16:03.397 --> 00:16:05.660
He practically promised him
that he's gonna get a scooter.

314
00:16:05.747 --> 00:16:08.663
-It's not right.
-So what's your angle?

315
00:16:08.750 --> 00:16:10.186
Do you think he's part
of the Mob or something?

316
00:16:10.273 --> 00:16:12.449
What? No. No.

317
00:16:12.536 --> 00:16:14.843
He seems like
he's a good person,

318
00:16:14.886 --> 00:16:16.714
but almost too good.

319
00:16:16.758 --> 00:16:18.890
Was he as cute in person
as he was in his picture?

320
00:16:18.978 --> 00:16:20.762
Um, I don't know,
'cause I'm a professional

321
00:16:20.849 --> 00:16:22.764
and I wasn't even
paying attention to that.

322
00:16:22.851 --> 00:16:25.027
You are a really bad liar.

323
00:16:25.114 --> 00:16:27.899
-He was that cute, huh?
-Stop.

324
00:16:27.987 --> 00:16:29.640
Come on, you know,
I have gone out with more than

325
00:16:29.727 --> 00:16:31.816
a few eccentric guys.
I mean, we live in New York.

326
00:16:31.903 --> 00:16:34.994
But one who still believes
in Santa?

327
00:16:35.081 --> 00:16:37.518
-Pass.
Fair enough.

328
00:16:37.605 --> 00:16:39.694
So what's on the schedule
for tomorrow?

329
00:16:39.781 --> 00:16:41.522
A Christmas movie marathon.

330
00:16:41.609 --> 00:16:43.915
So he rented out a movie theater
and he's gonna screen

331
00:16:44.003 --> 00:16:46.353
Christmas movies for 24 hours
straight, free of charge.

332
00:16:46.396 --> 00:16:48.442
-That's fun!
-Yeah.

333
00:16:48.485 --> 00:16:51.706
Hopefully, I can get some more
information out of him.

334
00:16:51.793 --> 00:16:53.490
Do you think you could do
some research and maybe see

335
00:16:53.577 --> 00:16:56.015
if he's got any siblings or
find his parents or something?

336
00:16:56.102 --> 00:16:58.234
-'Cause that would be amazing.
-Definitely.

337
00:16:58.321 --> 00:16:59.888
I'll search the archives
tomorrow.

338
00:16:59.931 --> 00:17:02.021
Perfect. Thank you.

339
00:17:02.108 --> 00:17:04.893
Oh, by the way, how was
your date the other night?

340
00:17:04.936 --> 00:17:06.721
Don't ask.

341
00:17:06.764 --> 00:17:10.812
He would not stop talking about
this UFO he claims he saw.

342
00:17:10.899 --> 00:17:14.424
No! But his profile seems
so normal.

343
00:17:14.468 --> 00:17:16.165
I'm sorry.

344
00:17:16.252 --> 00:17:18.428
That's fine.
Better luck next time.

345
00:17:18.515 --> 00:17:19.821
Yeah.

346
00:17:21.953 --> 00:17:23.738
-Oh.

347
00:17:26.828 --> 00:17:29.004
Not bad, right?

348
00:17:29.091 --> 00:17:31.615
I've got to admit,
it looks pretty good.

349
00:17:31.659 --> 00:17:34.096
Thank you for picking lights
that don't flash.

350
00:17:34.140 --> 00:17:35.402
No problem.

351
00:17:40.842 --> 00:17:41.886
Hm?

352
00:18:11.133 --> 00:18:13.396
Tsk. Tisha.

353
00:18:20.011 --> 00:18:21.622
Oh, hey. Here you go.

354
00:18:26.496 --> 00:18:29.369
-Hey there.
-Oh, hey.

355
00:18:29.456 --> 00:18:31.458
-Uh, Charity, right?
-Yeah, yeah.

356
00:18:31.545 --> 00:18:33.764
Uh, what was your name,
I didn't catch it yesterday?

357
00:18:33.851 --> 00:18:35.244
-Aaron.
-Aaron.

358
00:18:35.331 --> 00:18:37.855
Uh, nice to officially meet you.

359
00:18:37.899 --> 00:18:41.511
So, uh, you've known Erik
a long time?

360
00:18:41.598 --> 00:18:44.862
Yeah. We met in foster care
when I was only nine years old.

361
00:18:44.949 --> 00:18:46.081
That's quite the friendship.

362
00:18:46.168 --> 00:18:47.865
Erik is more than just a friend.

363
00:18:47.909 --> 00:18:50.172
He's a brother to me
and a second dad to Caitlin.

364
00:18:50.216 --> 00:18:52.174
Oh.

365
00:18:52.218 --> 00:18:54.220
I-I don't know
what your intentions are

366
00:18:54.263 --> 00:18:56.396
with this article,
but please remember

367
00:18:56.483 --> 00:18:58.659
that Never Stop Believing
helps thousands of people

368
00:18:58.746 --> 00:19:00.313
in need every year.

369
00:19:00.400 --> 00:19:02.445
Twisting Erik's words or motives
for the sake of getting

370
00:19:02.532 --> 00:19:04.491
attention to the piece
would be a real shame,

371
00:19:04.578 --> 00:19:06.580
and could hurt a lot of people.

372
00:19:06.667 --> 00:19:10.497
I'm not interested in click
bait, you can be assured.

373
00:19:10.540 --> 00:19:13.500
I just want to know
what NSB really is all about.

374
00:19:13.587 --> 00:19:14.892
Besides helping people?

375
00:19:14.979 --> 00:19:17.112
I get the impression
that you're not so happy

376
00:19:17.199 --> 00:19:18.722
that Erik agreed
to this article.

377
00:19:18.766 --> 00:19:21.029
Ah, I'm just watching out
for my friend.

378
00:19:21.072 --> 00:19:22.900
Erik thinks
everyone's filled with goodness.

379
00:19:22.944 --> 00:19:25.338
Yeah, well, I, my best friend's
the same way, Tish.

380
00:19:25.425 --> 00:19:28.515
She's just, she's an optimist
and a romantic.

381
00:19:28.602 --> 00:19:30.081
-You're not?
-No.

382
00:19:30.169 --> 00:19:32.301
I prefer to live in reality,
not fantasy.

383
00:19:32.388 --> 00:19:34.085
-Daddy!
-Hey.

384
00:19:34.129 --> 00:19:36.131
Oh, my gosh, guess what,
Sarah just told me

385
00:19:36.218 --> 00:19:39.003
that Santa might be here today,
but in Magneto.

386
00:19:39.090 --> 00:19:41.876
Oh. I think you mean incognito.

387
00:19:41.963 --> 00:19:44.095
Maybe he'll sit right next to us
during the movie.

388
00:19:44.183 --> 00:19:47.664
-Wouldn't that be so cool?
-That would be somethin'.

389
00:19:47.751 --> 00:19:49.927
Speaking of which, <i>
Elf</i> is about to start,

390
00:19:49.971 --> 00:19:52.582
and we should go get our seats,
Caitlin.

391
00:19:52.669 --> 00:19:54.976
I believe Erik's in the theater
if you want to come with us.

392
00:19:55.063 --> 00:19:56.891
Uh, yeah, sure. Thank you.

393
00:19:59.720 --> 00:20:02.070
Hey, Erik. Look who we found.

394
00:20:02.113 --> 00:20:03.680
Hey, Charity.
-Hey.

395
00:20:03.767 --> 00:20:05.639
-You made it.

396
00:20:05.726 --> 00:20:07.597
Um, I'm glad you're here.

397
00:20:07.641 --> 00:20:10.861
This is, uh,
this is one of my favorites.

398
00:20:10.948 --> 00:20:14.517
You can actually feel, like,
all the energy,

399
00:20:14.604 --> 00:20:16.954
you know, as they're waiting
for the movie.

400
00:20:17.041 --> 00:20:19.043
Oh, I know the feeling,
I love when the lights dim

401
00:20:19.130 --> 00:20:21.394
and everyone gets quiet.
It's the best.

402
00:20:21.481 --> 00:20:23.091
Hm. What's your favorite
Christmas movie?

403
00:20:23.178 --> 00:20:25.180
Oh, honestly,
I haven't watched one in years.

404
00:20:25.267 --> 00:20:27.791
What about when you were a kid?

405
00:20:27.878 --> 00:20:30.968
I guess we watched, uh, <i>Miracle
On 34th Streetevery year</i>

406
00:20:31.012 --> 00:20:33.580
with my mom and dad, but,
you know, it's been a while.

407
00:20:33.667 --> 00:20:36.060
Movie about a charming man
trying to convince

408
00:20:36.147 --> 00:20:39.063
a skeptical woman
that Santa exists.

409
00:20:39.107 --> 00:20:40.630
That's, that's ironic.

410
00:20:40.674 --> 00:20:43.154
Oh, you think you're charming,
do you?

411
00:20:43.242 --> 00:20:45.069
-Hm.

412
00:20:45.156 --> 00:20:46.723
All right,
what was your favorite?

413
00:20:46.810 --> 00:20:48.421
Probably <i>Home Alone.</i>

414
00:20:48.508 --> 00:20:51.380
I like how even though
his parents forgot about him,

415
00:20:51.467 --> 00:20:53.817
Kevin knew how to survive
on his own

416
00:20:53.904 --> 00:20:56.516
and was able to find the spirit
of the Christmas season.

417
00:20:57.038 --> 00:20:59.432
Hm.

418
00:20:59.519 --> 00:21:00.650
Well, it couldn't have been easy
growing up

419
00:21:00.737 --> 00:21:02.565
in the foster-care system.

420
00:21:03.784 --> 00:21:05.568
It wasn't.

421
00:21:05.655 --> 00:21:08.832
But some of my foster parents

422
00:21:08.876 --> 00:21:11.835
were really amazing.

423
00:21:11.922 --> 00:21:13.924
And I learned a lot,

424
00:21:14.011 --> 00:21:17.014
like,
kindness can change the world.

425
00:21:17.101 --> 00:21:18.973
Hm.

426
00:21:19.060 --> 00:21:21.628
So have you ever tried tracking
down your birth parents?

427
00:21:21.715 --> 00:21:25.458
Why look for those
that don't wanna be found?

428
00:21:25.501 --> 00:21:26.937
So you've never tried?

429
00:21:27.024 --> 00:21:28.896
I thought you wanted to learn

430
00:21:28.983 --> 00:21:32.291
about my work with the NSB,
and not my personal life.

431
00:21:32.378 --> 00:21:36.382
No, I want to learn about you,
not just your non-profit.

432
00:21:36.425 --> 00:21:40.690
I don't know anything
about them. Um...

433
00:21:40.777 --> 00:21:43.693
All the documents that I have,
their information is redacted.

434
00:21:43.737 --> 00:21:46.174
Could I take a look
at those documents sometime?

435
00:21:46.217 --> 00:21:47.741
They didn't want me.

436
00:21:50.874 --> 00:21:52.441
Want to know anything else?

437
00:21:52.528 --> 00:21:55.139
No. I'm sorry.
Uh, I will drop it.

438
00:21:55.226 --> 00:21:57.228
It's okay.

439
00:21:57.272 --> 00:22:02.364
Well, um, why don't you just
tell me about your parents?

440
00:22:02.451 --> 00:22:04.584
I'm supposed to be learning
about you.

441
00:22:04.671 --> 00:22:07.630
If you expect me to open up,

442
00:22:07.717 --> 00:22:11.460
then... you have to do the same.

443
00:22:11.547 --> 00:22:14.681
It's only fair.

444
00:22:14.768 --> 00:22:18.162
My dad was a teacher
and my mom was a nurse.

445
00:22:18.249 --> 00:22:20.861
They both chose professions
that require deep patience

446
00:22:20.904 --> 00:22:23.429
and compassion. I admire that.

447
00:22:23.472 --> 00:22:27.694
Oh, well, I never looked at it
like that.

448
00:22:27.781 --> 00:22:32.176
Look at that, I'm starting
to shift your perspectives.

449
00:22:32.263 --> 00:22:35.484
You just think
you're so clever, huh?

450
00:22:35.571 --> 00:22:39.096
Okay, my turn,
so tell me about growing up,

451
00:22:39.183 --> 00:22:41.403
what was your favorite subject
in school?

452
00:22:41.490 --> 00:22:43.666
-Uh, gym class?

453
00:22:43.753 --> 00:22:47.975
Oh. Sorry.
Okay, I should take this.

454
00:22:48.062 --> 00:22:49.542
-Excuse me.
-Yeah.

455
00:22:51.935 --> 00:22:52.980
Oh.

456
00:22:58.159 --> 00:23:00.640
"Dearest Erik, everything
is coming together nicely.

457
00:23:00.727 --> 00:23:02.119
My men will deliver on time

458
00:23:02.163 --> 00:23:05.079
and be completely invisible
as always.

459
00:23:05.166 --> 00:23:07.081
Thank you for your hard work
and for always believing.

460
00:23:07.168 --> 00:23:10.084
Please destroy this letter
at your earliest convenience.

461
00:23:10.127 --> 00:23:12.391
Be well, my boy. Kris."

462
00:23:13.696 --> 00:23:15.002
What?

463
00:23:29.320 --> 00:23:30.931
Hey. Sorry about that.

464
00:23:30.974 --> 00:23:33.977
-It was my old boss, Frank.
-Oh, no worries.

465
00:23:34.064 --> 00:23:37.851
He owns Frank's Chocolate Shop
in the West Village.

466
00:23:37.938 --> 00:23:39.809
You've never been?
It's incredible!

467
00:23:39.853 --> 00:23:42.856
No, I haven't. But everything,
everything's okay?

468
00:23:42.899 --> 00:23:46.207
Yeah, everything's great. He's,
um, one of our oldest donors.

469
00:23:46.294 --> 00:23:48.035
He was just checking in to see

470
00:23:48.122 --> 00:23:49.558
if we're still good for lunch
next week.

471
00:23:49.645 --> 00:23:52.474
-So you guys must be close.
-Yeah.

472
00:23:52.518 --> 00:23:54.998
Frank, um, Frank taught me

473
00:23:55.042 --> 00:23:57.784
all about how to run a business

474
00:23:57.827 --> 00:24:00.264
and most importantly,

475
00:24:00.351 --> 00:24:02.266
how to make a really good
chocolate truffle.

476
00:24:02.353 --> 00:24:04.921
So how to deal in business.

477
00:24:05.008 --> 00:24:08.359
So things like
how to deal with money?

478
00:24:08.447 --> 00:24:10.927
-Yeah, I guess.
-Oh.

479
00:24:11.014 --> 00:24:12.973
Sorry to bug you, Erik,
but there are a bunch of kids

480
00:24:13.016 --> 00:24:15.454
that want to meet you and get
their golden Christmas wish.

481
00:24:15.541 --> 00:24:17.934
All right.
Duty calls, I'll be right back.

482
00:24:18.021 --> 00:24:19.458
Mm-hmm.

483
00:24:22.852 --> 00:24:24.419
All right, thank you.

484
00:24:25.855 --> 00:24:28.336
I got something.

485
00:24:28.379 --> 00:24:30.294
Hm?

486
00:24:30.381 --> 00:24:33.384
Frank Murray has owned Frank's
Chocolate Shop for 30 years.

487
00:24:33.472 --> 00:24:35.430
Specializes
in Christmas truffles.

488
00:24:35.517 --> 00:24:36.910
Perfect! Okay, great.

489
00:24:36.997 --> 00:24:38.477
Send me his number.
I wanna meet with him.

490
00:24:38.564 --> 00:24:39.695
What are you gonna
talk to him about?

491
00:24:39.782 --> 00:24:40.740
Well, I think he might be in

492
00:24:40.827 --> 00:24:42.698
on the whole operation.

493
00:24:42.785 --> 00:24:44.831
Have you interviewed
his best friend yet?

494
00:24:44.918 --> 00:24:46.441
Aaron?
No, he won't give me anything.

495
00:24:46.528 --> 00:24:48.269
He's too suspicious
of what I'm planning on writing,

496
00:24:48.356 --> 00:24:50.619
which makes me think that
he's probably in on it, too.

497
00:24:50.706 --> 00:24:52.360
Hm. Maybe.

498
00:24:56.669 --> 00:24:58.714
So what's the latest?

499
00:24:58.801 --> 00:25:01.978
Oh, um, well, I am going to meet
with one of Erik's old employers

500
00:25:02.065 --> 00:25:03.327
and see what I can get
out of him.

501
00:25:03.414 --> 00:25:05.112
Good. Let me know what you get.

502
00:25:05.199 --> 00:25:07.984
And I also took a photo
of a very suspicious letter

503
00:25:08.071 --> 00:25:09.725
that was sent to Erik
from Alaska.

504
00:25:09.812 --> 00:25:11.466
-Show me.
-Okay.

505
00:25:13.076 --> 00:25:17.254
What? It's blank.
That doesn't make any sense.

506
00:25:17.341 --> 00:25:19.779
Let me know
when you have something real.

507
00:25:22.825 --> 00:25:23.870
What?

508
00:25:38.580 --> 00:25:40.887
-Sorry I'm late, my dear.
-Hm.

509
00:25:40.974 --> 00:25:42.541
Things have been
so hectic lately,

510
00:25:42.628 --> 00:25:44.586
I hardly have time
to button my coat.

511
00:25:44.673 --> 00:25:47.023
Why, I would imagine this is
your busiest time of year.

512
00:25:47.110 --> 00:25:49.025
Oh, you have no idea.

513
00:25:49.112 --> 00:25:50.331
Well, thank you so much
for meeting with me.

514
00:25:50.418 --> 00:25:51.506
-I-I really appreciate it.
-Well...

515
00:25:51.593 --> 00:25:53.900
Anything for a friend of Erik's.

516
00:25:53.943 --> 00:25:56.424
Now what can I do for you today?

517
00:25:56.511 --> 00:25:58.774
Well, um, I was wondering
if you could just tell me

518
00:25:58.861 --> 00:26:01.734
a little bit about your
friendship with Erik Gallagher.

519
00:26:01.821 --> 00:26:04.911
Well, Erik's
the hardest worker I know

520
00:26:04.998 --> 00:26:09.219
and he's so full of kindness
and generosity.

521
00:26:09.306 --> 00:26:13.833
Ah, from the moment I met him,
I knew he was the real deal.

522
00:26:13.876 --> 00:26:16.096
Now he helps me bring joy
to families everywhere.

523
00:26:16.183 --> 00:26:19.055
-How did you two first meet?

524
00:26:19.142 --> 00:26:21.667
Well, it was three days
before Christmas

525
00:26:21.710 --> 00:26:25.975
and I saw him handing out candy
canes to everyone passing by.

526
00:26:26.062 --> 00:26:28.543
He must have been only 12.

527
00:26:28.630 --> 00:26:30.414
But there was something
about him.

528
00:26:30.501 --> 00:26:34.114
He has this kind of spirit
that gives people hope.

529
00:26:35.202 --> 00:26:36.682
It's rare to find these days.

530
00:26:36.769 --> 00:26:38.292
Yeah.

531
00:26:38.379 --> 00:26:40.773
And how old was he
when he started working for you?

532
00:26:40.860 --> 00:26:43.123
Well, he became my apprentice
when he was 14

533
00:26:43.210 --> 00:26:45.473
and then my number-one employee
soon after.

534
00:26:45.560 --> 00:26:49.172
Wow. So you guys have known
each other for a long time.

535
00:26:49.216 --> 00:26:51.566
So do you know anything
about his past?

536
00:26:51.653 --> 00:26:53.394
Did he inherit any money

537
00:26:53.481 --> 00:26:56.397
or win the lottery
at some point?

538
00:26:56.484 --> 00:26:59.008
So I'm just trying to figure out
how he manages to give

539
00:26:59.095 --> 00:27:02.098
thousands of gifts to thousands
of people on Christmas Day.

540
00:27:02.185 --> 00:27:04.623
Erik knows what it feels like
to have nothing

541
00:27:04.666 --> 00:27:07.016
and come from nothing.

542
00:27:07.103 --> 00:27:11.107
It's his life's mission to bring
magic and hope to as many people

543
00:27:11.194 --> 00:27:14.937
as possible so that nobody
has to feel alone.

544
00:27:15.024 --> 00:27:16.547
Isn't that a good-enough story?

545
00:27:16.635 --> 00:27:19.942
I'm-I'm sorry if I'm coming off
insensitive. Uh...

546
00:27:20.029 --> 00:27:23.163
I think that what Erik's doing
is beautiful.

547
00:27:23.250 --> 00:27:26.122
-But the NSB--
-Never Stop Believing.

548
00:27:26.209 --> 00:27:28.603
They don't have
any big partnerships.

549
00:27:28.690 --> 00:27:32.172
And without big sponsors
from big companies,

550
00:27:32.259 --> 00:27:36.002
uh, I just don't understand
how a small non-profit like his

551
00:27:36.089 --> 00:27:37.699
could pull off
such a large-scale event

552
00:27:37.743 --> 00:27:41.616
on Christmas Day,
it's seemingly impossible.

553
00:27:41.703 --> 00:27:45.751
And yet it always happens.
It's a wonder!

554
00:27:45.838 --> 00:27:47.404
People deserve the truth.

555
00:27:47.491 --> 00:27:51.191
I think you'll find the answers
you're looking for

556
00:27:51.278 --> 00:27:55.412
just by letting the spirit
of the season guide you.

557
00:27:55.456 --> 00:27:58.154
I don't understand
what that means.

558
00:27:58.241 --> 00:28:01.592
-But you will.

559
00:28:01.636 --> 00:28:03.725
It was the strangest meeting.

560
00:28:03.812 --> 00:28:05.684
I could not get
a straight answer from him.

561
00:28:05.771 --> 00:28:08.077
Have you actually
just straight up asked Erik

562
00:28:08.164 --> 00:28:09.862
about where the money
comes from?

563
00:28:09.949 --> 00:28:11.472
Not yet, I'm trying
to gain his trust first

564
00:28:11.559 --> 00:28:13.866
so that he will be honest
with me, but it is so hard

565
00:28:13.953 --> 00:28:15.345
to get anything out of him.

566
00:28:15.432 --> 00:28:18.609
-Oh. Classic distraction tactic.
-Exactly.

567
00:28:18.697 --> 00:28:20.742
He would rather listen
than talk.

568
00:28:20.829 --> 00:28:22.439
And he would rather watch
from behind the scenes

569
00:28:22.483 --> 00:28:24.311
than get attention
from an entire community

570
00:28:24.398 --> 00:28:25.834
of people who adore him.

571
00:28:25.921 --> 00:28:27.357
-He sounds kind of amazing.

572
00:28:27.444 --> 00:28:29.403
It's a little weird
if you ask me.

573
00:28:29.490 --> 00:28:31.753
Why did you make hot chocolate,
by the way?

574
00:28:31.840 --> 00:28:34.713
-You never drink it.
-I had a craving. Sue me.

575
00:28:34.800 --> 00:28:37.106
-A Christmas craving?
-Tish, focus.

576
00:28:37.193 --> 00:28:38.891
-I don't know what to do!
-Okay.

577
00:28:38.978 --> 00:28:40.762
Maybe you ask him out
to dinner or something

578
00:28:40.806 --> 00:28:43.069
to get to know him
on a more personal level.

579
00:28:44.461 --> 00:28:45.811
Tsk. I don't know.

580
00:28:47.638 --> 00:28:50.424
I just think you'll have better
luck getting his full attention

581
00:28:50.511 --> 00:28:52.252
if there isn't
an entire city-wide event

582
00:28:52.339 --> 00:28:54.558
he is responsible for
distracting him.

583
00:28:54.602 --> 00:28:56.560
That is a good point.

584
00:28:56.647 --> 00:28:59.346
-I'm not just a pretty face.

585
00:28:59.433 --> 00:29:01.261
Speaking of which,
I made an appointment

586
00:29:01.348 --> 00:29:03.132
at the Vital Records Office
at New York State

587
00:29:03.176 --> 00:29:05.439
to see what I can find out
about his birth parents.

588
00:29:05.526 --> 00:29:07.136
Will they let you look through
private records

589
00:29:07.180 --> 00:29:09.269
without going through
the New York state Court?

590
00:29:09.356 --> 00:29:11.227
I have a good rapport with them
down there.

591
00:29:11.314 --> 00:29:12.794
If I play my cards right,
they'll let me scan

592
00:29:12.881 --> 00:29:14.622
a few documents.

593
00:29:14.709 --> 00:29:16.537
Well, that's why you're
the best researcher in New York.

594
00:29:16.624 --> 00:29:19.018
-Oh! Cheers to that.
-Hey.

595
00:29:21.803 --> 00:29:23.544
<i>How did you two first meet?</i>

596
00:29:29.768 --> 00:29:33.641
You've got to be kidding.

597
00:29:39.995 --> 00:29:42.215
g]

598
00:29:43.303 --> 00:29:47.002
Erik. Hey, what are you up to?

599
00:29:47.089 --> 00:29:51.137
Uh, hey, I'm just going over the
schedule for the next nine days.

600
00:29:51.224 --> 00:29:54.140
There's still tons
to look forward to.

601
00:29:54.183 --> 00:29:56.795
Great. Uh, oh,
what's today's event again?

602
00:29:56.882 --> 00:29:58.884
Christmas ornament-making for
the big tree-lighting ceremony

603
00:29:58.971 --> 00:30:00.146
on the 22nd.

604
00:30:00.233 --> 00:30:02.931
Nice. That should be fun.

605
00:30:03.018 --> 00:30:05.542
Your enthusiasm
is almost too much to bear.

606
00:30:05.629 --> 00:30:07.414
I've been meaning to tell you
the same thing.

607
00:30:07.501 --> 00:30:10.678
Yeah,
you wouldn't be the first one.

608
00:30:10.765 --> 00:30:14.551
Uh, so, listen. I actually,
I wanted to ask you a question.

609
00:30:14.595 --> 00:30:16.336
-I'm all ears. <i>
-Well...</i>

610
00:30:16.423 --> 00:30:20.035
I was wondering if you would
like to meet me tonight

611
00:30:20.122 --> 00:30:21.732
for dinner
so that we're not surrounded

612
00:30:21.820 --> 00:30:24.213
by so much distraction
when I'm gathering my research.

613
00:30:24.257 --> 00:30:27.216
-Yeah, that sounds great.
-Really?

614
00:30:27.303 --> 00:30:28.827
Great. Okay.

615
00:30:28.914 --> 00:30:32.439
Um, uh,
any favorite restaurants?

616
00:30:32.526 --> 00:30:35.703
I know the perfect spot.
I'll bring a basket.

617
00:30:35.790 --> 00:30:38.793
-Basket? <i>
-Does 7 p.m. sound good?</i>

618
00:30:38.880 --> 00:30:41.491
Sure. Uh, and so
where should I meet you?

619
00:30:41.578 --> 00:30:44.668
I'll pin drop you the location.

620
00:30:44.755 --> 00:30:46.409
Don't forget to bundle up. Bye.

621
00:31:01.468 --> 00:31:04.688
-You found it.
-So we're having a picnic.

622
00:31:04.775 --> 00:31:06.299
-In the dead of winter.
-Yeah.

623
00:31:06.386 --> 00:31:09.215
You've never heard
of a winter picnic before?

624
00:31:09.302 --> 00:31:13.219
Never.
-You've been missing out.

625
00:31:13.306 --> 00:31:17.701
Being surrounded by snow,
the trees, great company,

626
00:31:17.788 --> 00:31:19.355
there's nothing better.

627
00:31:19.442 --> 00:31:21.749
Here. Let's grab a seat.

628
00:31:23.882 --> 00:31:26.710
Well, you are full of surprises.

629
00:31:26.797 --> 00:31:28.887
More fun than a restaurant,
right?

630
00:31:28.974 --> 00:31:30.671
Depends on the food.

631
00:31:31.977 --> 00:31:34.153
For our main course,

632
00:31:34.240 --> 00:31:37.678
we got macaroni and cheese
with bacon bits.

633
00:31:37.765 --> 00:31:40.811
Oh. I do love mac and cheese.

634
00:31:40.855 --> 00:31:44.076
For dessert, chocolate truffles
made by yours truly,

635
00:31:44.163 --> 00:31:48.732
and, of course, some hot cocoa
to keep us warm.

636
00:31:48.819 --> 00:31:51.083
Wow. I can't believe
you did all this.

637
00:31:51.126 --> 00:31:53.085
Hey, why not?

638
00:31:53.172 --> 00:31:56.871
Christmas is about
making special memories.

639
00:31:59.700 --> 00:32:01.658
Well, the ornament-making today
was fun.

640
00:32:01.745 --> 00:32:03.269
The kids seemed to love it.

641
00:32:03.356 --> 00:32:05.358
Did you just say
that you had fun today?

642
00:32:05.445 --> 00:32:09.579
Uh, did anybody else
hear that? No, it's just us.

643
00:32:09.666 --> 00:32:11.930
Just because I'm not
Santa's number-one helper

644
00:32:12.017 --> 00:32:14.584
doesn't mean
I'm a total Scrooge, you know?

645
00:32:14.671 --> 00:32:17.109
Yeah, you're right,
although I see you

646
00:32:17.196 --> 00:32:19.198
as more of a, uh,
Grinch character

647
00:32:19.285 --> 00:32:20.939
than a Scrooge, personally.

648
00:32:21.026 --> 00:32:22.679
That's rude.

649
00:32:22.766 --> 00:32:25.421
I'm just joking,
I'm just joking.

650
00:32:25.508 --> 00:32:28.729
Yeah, you were, you were great
with the kids today.

651
00:32:28.816 --> 00:32:30.949
I like having you around.

652
00:32:31.036 --> 00:32:34.430
-You do?
-Yeah, I wouldn't lie to you.

653
00:32:34.517 --> 00:32:37.129
Okay, well, um, firstly--

654
00:32:37.216 --> 00:32:39.435
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

655
00:32:39.522 --> 00:32:43.439
Not so fast. Let's eat first.

656
00:32:43.526 --> 00:32:46.965
<i>♪ I can feel the magic
in the air ♪</i>

657
00:32:47.052 --> 00:32:49.358
<i>♪ Christmas everywhere ♪</i>

658
00:32:49.445 --> 00:32:53.014
<i>♪ I just need someone to hold ♪</i>

659
00:32:53.058 --> 00:32:56.496
<i>♪ Nothing like
your favorite time of year ♪</i>

660
00:32:56.583 --> 00:32:59.107
<i>♪ To fill you up with cheer ♪</i>

661
00:32:59.194 --> 00:33:02.067
<i>♪ Come snuggle up in the cold ♪</i>

662
00:33:02.154 --> 00:33:06.680
<i>♪ I don't need presents
I don't need snow ♪</i>

663
00:33:06.767 --> 00:33:09.248
<i>♪ I just you need you babe ♪</i>

664
00:33:09.335 --> 00:33:12.555
<i>♪ And a little mistletoe
'cause ♪</i>

665
00:33:12.599 --> 00:33:16.995
<i>♪ The only thing
that's on my wish list ♪</i>

666
00:33:17.082 --> 00:33:22.174
<i>♪ Is getting close to you
on Christmas ♪</i>

667
00:33:22.261 --> 00:33:24.915
<i>♪ 'Cause all I need
is just some kissin'... ♪</i>

668
00:33:24.959 --> 00:33:27.527
<i>You're right, George
C. Scott is the better Scrooge,</i>

669
00:33:27.614 --> 00:33:30.008
although Michael Caine
is a close second

670
00:33:30.095 --> 00:33:31.661
in <i>The Muppet Christmas Carol.</i>

671
00:33:31.748 --> 00:33:33.663
Finally we agree on something.

672
00:33:33.750 --> 00:33:36.797
There's such truth and depth
to George's portrayal, you know?

673
00:33:36.884 --> 00:33:39.234
M-Michael Caine was acting
with muppets...

674
00:33:39.321 --> 00:33:41.715
-Okay.
-Right?

675
00:33:41.802 --> 00:33:44.500
Okay, we really need
to get down to business now

676
00:33:44.587 --> 00:33:46.807
'cause if I hand in a report
on the top five Scrooges

677
00:33:46.894 --> 00:33:48.983
of all time, I am totally fired.

678
00:33:49.070 --> 00:33:52.204
Okay, okay, fine. Have at it.

679
00:33:52.291 --> 00:33:54.467
What's on your mind?

680
00:33:54.554 --> 00:33:58.166
First of all, what is with
the dust-in-the-chimney thing?

681
00:33:58.253 --> 00:33:59.515
What happened
to just sending Santa

682
00:33:59.602 --> 00:34:01.256
an old-fashioned letter
in the mail?

683
00:34:01.343 --> 00:34:04.477
That works, too, but throwing
your wish into a fire

684
00:34:04.564 --> 00:34:06.174
just gets your wish to Santa

685
00:34:06.261 --> 00:34:08.220
that much quicker
than snail mail, so...

686
00:34:08.307 --> 00:34:12.746
-If you say so.
-It's true. What else?

687
00:34:12.833 --> 00:34:15.749
Um, well, I was hoping that
I could ask you a few questions

688
00:34:15.836 --> 00:34:18.404
regarding Never Stop Believing.

689
00:34:18.447 --> 00:34:21.711
Let me guess. How do I get
the money to do it all?

690
00:34:21.798 --> 00:34:25.585
Right, so I fund-raise all year
to pull off

691
00:34:25.672 --> 00:34:27.282
the 12 days of Christmas event.

692
00:34:27.369 --> 00:34:31.765
And I have private donors
that believe in me

693
00:34:31.852 --> 00:34:35.029
and in what I do, and that's how
it keeps on going.

694
00:34:35.116 --> 00:34:37.466
Well, then what about
Christmas Day?

695
00:34:37.553 --> 00:34:40.339
'Cause I read
that last year you gave out

696
00:34:40.382 --> 00:34:42.863
more than two million dollars'
worth of gifts to people.

697
00:34:42.950 --> 00:34:44.865
That's all Kris.

698
00:34:44.952 --> 00:34:46.954
What do you mean? Who's Kris?

699
00:34:47.041 --> 00:34:50.392
Kris gets the gifts to New York
and then I distribute them.

700
00:34:50.479 --> 00:34:52.568
Okay, so then how does Kris have
all this money?

701
00:34:52.655 --> 00:34:55.223
-Is he some kind of billionaire?
-No.

702
00:34:57.704 --> 00:35:01.925
When people believe in what
Christmas is really about,

703
00:35:01.969 --> 00:35:03.666
magic happens.

704
00:35:03.753 --> 00:35:05.625
So you're telling me

705
00:35:05.712 --> 00:35:08.541
that two million dollars'
worth of gifts

706
00:35:08.628 --> 00:35:12.371
arrive via Christmas magic?

707
00:35:12.458 --> 00:35:13.546
-That's so hard to believe?
-Yes.

708
00:35:13.633 --> 00:35:15.461
It is. It-it makes no sense.

709
00:35:15.548 --> 00:35:17.854
Well, sometimes
things don't make sense.

710
00:35:17.941 --> 00:35:20.161
That's what makes life
so interesting.

711
00:35:20.248 --> 00:35:21.858
And what's this
Kris guy's last name?

712
00:35:21.945 --> 00:35:24.600
Because I can get my researcher
Tisha to look into it.

713
00:35:24.644 --> 00:35:27.212
Kringle.

714
00:35:27.299 --> 00:35:28.822
Although I doubt
she'd find anything on him

715
00:35:28.909 --> 00:35:31.259
'cause he's not really
on social media.

716
00:35:31.346 --> 00:35:34.567
Kris Kringle? Really?

717
00:35:34.654 --> 00:35:36.743
Charity, I know
that you probably think

718
00:35:36.830 --> 00:35:39.137
that what I believe in
is outrageous,

719
00:35:39.224 --> 00:35:43.097
but trust me,
it's not some cover for like a,

720
00:35:43.184 --> 00:35:46.361
an underground secret operation.

721
00:35:46.405 --> 00:35:48.581
When I was 14, Kris asked me

722
00:35:48.668 --> 00:35:51.149
to be one of his helpers,
and I said yes.

723
00:35:51.236 --> 00:35:53.890
So you seriously
can look me in the eye

724
00:35:53.977 --> 00:35:57.894
and sincerely tell me
that Santa Claus is the one

725
00:35:57.981 --> 00:36:00.288
behind all of the gifts
on Christmas Day?

726
00:36:00.375 --> 00:36:03.596
How else would thousands of
people get what they wished for?

727
00:36:03.683 --> 00:36:06.120
That's what
I'm trying to figure out!

728
00:36:06.207 --> 00:36:09.602
You'll figure it out.
Speaking of which...

729
00:36:09.689 --> 00:36:11.343
Have you written down
your Christmas wish yet?

730
00:36:11.430 --> 00:36:14.433
I thought it only came true
if you really believe.

731
00:36:14.520 --> 00:36:15.869
You think I'm crazy.

732
00:36:15.956 --> 00:36:17.871
I think that this whole thing
is crazy!

733
00:36:21.135 --> 00:36:25.183
But I am a little jealous that
you never lost that part of you

734
00:36:25.270 --> 00:36:28.751
that usually disappears
when we hit adulthood.

735
00:36:28.795 --> 00:36:30.536
You know, that part
that still believes

736
00:36:30.623 --> 00:36:33.278
that anything is possible.

737
00:36:33.365 --> 00:36:36.106
I miss that feeling, and you're
lucky you still have it.

738
00:36:36.194 --> 00:36:38.892
-Did you ever believe in Santa?
-When I was a kid.

739
00:36:40.459 --> 00:36:42.591
You know,
I wrote him a letter one year

740
00:36:42.678 --> 00:36:45.072
asking for
a Rachel the Reporter doll.

741
00:36:46.987 --> 00:36:48.728
And my mom thought
it would be cute

742
00:36:48.815 --> 00:36:52.427
if we kissed the letter
for good luck.

743
00:36:52.514 --> 00:36:56.214
So she kissed the letter and
then she let me put lipstick on

744
00:36:56.301 --> 00:37:00.218
and I kissed the letter,
and it's silly, but...

745
00:37:02.742 --> 00:37:04.744
I really cherish that memory.

746
00:37:04.831 --> 00:37:06.833
I've never even met my parents
and it still hurts

747
00:37:06.920 --> 00:37:10.489
that... they left me.

748
00:37:12.273 --> 00:37:15.058
Well, they're missing out
on someone really special.

749
00:37:21.239 --> 00:37:24.981
If you could leave
that part of my story

750
00:37:25.025 --> 00:37:28.724
out of your article,
I'd really appreciate it.

751
00:37:30.030 --> 00:37:32.119
You can trust me.

752
00:38:18.383 --> 00:38:20.472
sic]

753
00:38:20.559 --> 00:38:22.430
<i>Last night was so fun!</i>

754
00:38:22.517 --> 00:38:25.259
Sounds like a scene
out of a Nicholas Sparks novel.

755
00:38:25.346 --> 00:38:26.739
How do you know
who Nicholas Sparks is?

756
00:38:26.826 --> 00:38:28.436
<i>I'm hip, I've seen</i>

757
00:38:28.523 --> 00:38:30.438
<i>The Notebook more than once.</i>

758
00:38:30.525 --> 00:38:32.788
The fact that he believes
that Christmas magic is real

759
00:38:32.875 --> 00:38:35.791
and Santa's the one responsible
for all those gifts,

760
00:38:35.878 --> 00:38:37.837
it's, it's got me
really thrown off.

761
00:38:37.924 --> 00:38:40.056
<i>You know,
I'd like to meet this fellow.</i>

762
00:38:40.143 --> 00:38:41.841
He seems like one of a kind.

763
00:38:41.884 --> 00:38:44.670
Oh, he is. He sure is.

764
00:38:44.713 --> 00:38:46.193
Hey.

765
00:38:46.280 --> 00:38:48.717
If it isn't
my favorite new reporter.

766
00:38:48.761 --> 00:38:50.937
Janet, hi.

767
00:38:51.024 --> 00:38:53.722
Uh, well,
this is my dad, Martin.

768
00:38:53.766 --> 00:38:56.029
And, dad,
this is my boss, Janet.

769
00:38:56.116 --> 00:38:57.813
It's nice to finally meet you,
Janet.

770
00:38:57.900 --> 00:38:59.859
<i>Well, your daughter
is doing some excellent</i>

771
00:38:59.946 --> 00:39:01.817
<i>investigating these days.</i>

772
00:39:01.904 --> 00:39:04.994
<i>And I can't wait to see
what she finds out.</i>

773
00:39:05.081 --> 00:39:07.301
It's going to be the talk
of the town, I can just feel it.

774
00:39:07.388 --> 00:39:10.173
-That's wonderful.
-I better get in line.

775
00:39:10.260 --> 00:39:12.175
Uh, what is the event
you're doing today?

776
00:39:12.262 --> 00:39:15.396
Oh, um, Erik bought
a bunch of Christmas trees

777
00:39:15.483 --> 00:39:17.224
from vendors around the city
and he is setting up

778
00:39:17.311 --> 00:39:19.182
a Christmas tree market
in the park.

779
00:39:19.269 --> 00:39:22.142
And every family
gets to pick out one for free.

780
00:39:22.229 --> 00:39:23.752
Fantastic.

781
00:39:23.796 --> 00:39:25.450
You just make sure
you get to the bottom

782
00:39:25.537 --> 00:39:27.800
<i>of this ridiculousness.</i>

783
00:39:27.887 --> 00:39:30.411
<i>Bye! Nice meeting you.</i>

784
00:39:30.498 --> 00:39:34.415
<i>♪ Silent night ♪</i>

785
00:39:34.502 --> 00:39:37.984
<i>♪ Holy night ♪</i>

786
00:39:38.071 --> 00:39:40.552
<i>♪ All is calm ♪</i>

787
00:39:40.595 --> 00:39:42.510
All right, enjoy.

788
00:39:42.597 --> 00:39:44.860
-Charity!
-Hi. Hi!

789
00:39:44.947 --> 00:39:46.862
-What do you think?
-This is so great!

790
00:39:46.949 --> 00:39:48.211
-Yeah.

791
00:39:48.298 --> 00:39:51.389
Right, we got,
we got popcorn, cider,

792
00:39:51.432 --> 00:39:53.695
pretzels, everything.

793
00:39:53.782 --> 00:39:55.654
Wow, do you need my help,
uh, helping anyone

794
00:39:55.741 --> 00:39:56.916
pick out a tree or anything?

795
00:39:57.003 --> 00:39:58.483
Oh, no, no,
I want you to see this.

796
00:39:58.570 --> 00:40:00.049
Hey, you guys found the treats,
all right.

797
00:40:00.136 --> 00:40:04.314
Uh, Charity,
I want you to meet Jonah

798
00:40:04.358 --> 00:40:07.448
and his dad,
Sergeant Robert Sanderson.

799
00:40:07.535 --> 00:40:09.407
-Oh. Nice to meet you both. Hi.
-Hello.

800
00:40:09.494 --> 00:40:11.060
-Hi.
-Hi.

801
00:40:11.147 --> 00:40:13.715
So you guys
are probably wondering

802
00:40:13.802 --> 00:40:16.022
why I asked you
to come down here today.

803
00:40:16.109 --> 00:40:18.111
-Right?
-Yes, sir.

804
00:40:18.154 --> 00:40:21.723
Couple of days ago I got
a special message from Santa

805
00:40:21.810 --> 00:40:25.074
and he told me
that because he got

806
00:40:25.161 --> 00:40:27.686
Jonah's Christmas wish early,

807
00:40:27.729 --> 00:40:31.994
he thought that it was only fair
to give him his present early.

808
00:40:32.038 --> 00:40:33.431
-Really?
-Wait, what...

809
00:40:33.518 --> 00:40:34.954
What Christmas wish?

810
00:40:35.041 --> 00:40:37.086
I wished to be able to see mom!

811
00:40:37.130 --> 00:40:38.740
His mom's in the army.

812
00:40:38.827 --> 00:40:41.874
-She's a Marine, actually.
-Right. Marine.

813
00:40:41.917 --> 00:40:45.094
Now, Jonah, you know that your
mom can't communicate with us

814
00:40:45.181 --> 00:40:47.096
until she's done her training.

815
00:40:47.183 --> 00:40:52.101
Believe it or not,
Santa really does deliver.

816
00:40:59.108 --> 00:41:00.414
<i>My boys!
-Mom!</i>

817
00:41:00.501 --> 00:41:02.416
Oh, my gosh, Vivian, hi.

818
00:41:02.503 --> 00:41:03.939
It is so good
to see you.

819
00:41:04.026 --> 00:41:05.201
<i>I have missed you both</i>

820
00:41:05.288 --> 00:41:07.116
<i>so much, it hurts.</i>

821
00:41:07.203 --> 00:41:09.423
<i>H-h-how are you?
Are you, are you...</i>

822
00:41:09.510 --> 00:41:10.685
<i>Are you both prepared
for Christmas?</i>

823
00:41:10.772 --> 00:41:12.818
Mom, I sent Santa
a Christmas wish

824
00:41:12.905 --> 00:41:15.690
that I could see you,
and he made it come true!

825
00:41:15.777 --> 00:41:17.997
<i>Well, you know
what's funny, Jonah?</i>

826
00:41:18.040 --> 00:41:20.086
<i>Listen, I sent him one, too,</i>

827
00:41:20.173 --> 00:41:22.741
<i>except my wish was that
I could spend Christmas</i>

828
00:41:22.828 --> 00:41:23.959
<i>with both of you.</i>

829
00:41:24.003 --> 00:41:25.265
You did?

830
00:41:25.352 --> 00:41:27.615
Maybe it will come true, too!

831
00:41:27.702 --> 00:41:29.922
Don't get your hopes up,
okay, Jonah?

832
00:41:30.009 --> 00:41:32.664
Santa can't make
every Christmas miracle happen.

833
00:41:32.751 --> 00:41:34.317
<i>Are you sure about that?</i>

834
00:41:34.404 --> 00:41:37.016
Where'd she go? Mom?

835
00:41:40.541 --> 00:41:42.021
Surprise!

836
00:41:42.108 --> 00:41:45.328
-Oh! Oh...

837
00:41:45.415 --> 00:41:47.505
I can't believe
I'm actually holding you.

838
00:41:47.592 --> 00:41:49.942
-Oh, oh, honey!
-I can't believe you're here!

839
00:41:50.029 --> 00:41:52.161
-I missed you.

840
00:41:52.248 --> 00:41:54.816
Thank God. Oh.

841
00:41:54.903 --> 00:41:56.514
Jonah, you've gotten so big!

842
00:41:56.601 --> 00:41:58.341
It is so great
to see you.

843
00:42:00.256 --> 00:42:02.824
-Mom.
-Robert, I love you so much.

844
00:42:02.911 --> 00:42:04.522
I can't believe
you're here.

845
00:42:10.397 --> 00:42:12.617
Thank you
for your service.

846
00:42:12.660 --> 00:42:17.012
Well,
thank you for everything.

847
00:42:17.099 --> 00:42:20.146
I am truly, truly overwhelmed.

848
00:42:20.233 --> 00:42:23.845
I only set up the video chat,
the rest is thanks to...

849
00:42:23.932 --> 00:42:26.456
-Well, you know.

850
00:42:26.544 --> 00:42:28.676
-Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas.

851
00:42:28.763 --> 00:42:31.461
Sergeant, Merry Christmas.

852
00:42:31.549 --> 00:42:34.203
-Thank you. Really.

853
00:42:36.336 --> 00:42:38.860
Jonah, show me the tree
you picked out.

854
00:42:38.947 --> 00:42:41.167
All right, yeah. Oh, that's...

855
00:42:41.254 --> 00:42:43.256
So I was told

856
00:42:43.299 --> 00:42:46.564
to give you... this.

857
00:42:46.651 --> 00:42:48.696
-What? Me?
-Uh-huh.

858
00:42:48.783 --> 00:42:50.568
From who?

859
00:42:50.655 --> 00:42:52.178
From you know who.

860
00:42:55.921 --> 00:42:58.227
What's...

861
00:42:58.314 --> 00:43:00.360
"It's about time
you got this back."

862
00:43:03.624 --> 00:43:06.496
What?

863
00:43:06.584 --> 00:43:08.934
A Rachel the Reporter doll.

864
00:43:09.021 --> 00:43:11.284
I didn't think
they still made these!

865
00:43:12.502 --> 00:43:13.895
Merry Christmas.

866
00:43:23.339 --> 00:43:25.994
How'd you pull that off?

867
00:43:26.038 --> 00:43:28.257
Christmas magic in full effect.

868
00:43:28.344 --> 00:43:32.218
Oh, the look on their faces.

869
00:43:33.872 --> 00:43:35.613
-I thought you'd like that.

870
00:43:38.224 --> 00:43:40.182
What you do for people,
I don't understand it,

871
00:43:40.226 --> 00:43:41.923
but it's incredible.

872
00:43:42.010 --> 00:43:44.883
Oh, hey,
I can't take all the credit.

873
00:43:44.970 --> 00:43:48.277
-But you know that already.

874
00:43:48.364 --> 00:43:49.844
Okay, well,
then how did you pull this off?

875
00:43:49.888 --> 00:43:52.412
Because it looks exactly
like the one I had as a kid,

876
00:43:52.499 --> 00:43:54.283
right down
to the little camera accessory.

877
00:43:54.370 --> 00:43:57.069
That, that wasn't me.

878
00:43:57.156 --> 00:43:59.288
Hey, Erik, come on,
you're the only one that I told.

879
00:43:59.375 --> 00:44:01.900
And I haven't been able
to find one of these anywhere.

880
00:44:01.987 --> 00:44:05.686
Kris does not reveal
his sources.

881
00:44:05.730 --> 00:44:07.732
Okay. I'm-I'm so confused.

882
00:44:07.775 --> 00:44:10.299
If I don't start getting
concrete, sensible answers soon,

883
00:44:10.386 --> 00:44:12.345
Janet's never gonna assign me
on anything ever again.

884
00:44:12.388 --> 00:44:13.651
Charity...

885
00:44:15.043 --> 00:44:18.177
is, is that all this is to you?

886
00:44:18.264 --> 00:44:21.659
Just you trying to get ahead
in your career?

887
00:44:21.746 --> 00:44:23.530
No, of course not,
what matters to me

888
00:44:23.617 --> 00:44:27.360
is reporting on things
that matter, in a honest way.

889
00:44:27.447 --> 00:44:30.624
And what you do, it matters.
I just don't understand it.

890
00:44:30.711 --> 00:44:33.627
Well, I think you do, deep down.

891
00:44:35.107 --> 00:44:36.717
-Charity!
-Hey.

892
00:44:36.761 --> 00:44:38.545
-Ah!
-What are you doing here?

893
00:44:38.632 --> 00:44:42.505
Free Christmas trees? Come on,
I'd be a fool not to show up.

894
00:44:42.549 --> 00:44:45.334
Uh, well, Tisha, this is Erik.

895
00:44:45.421 --> 00:44:47.859
Hey, best researcher
in the state.

896
00:44:47.946 --> 00:44:50.775
-Heard a lot about you.
-Vice versa.

897
00:44:50.862 --> 00:44:52.994
And I hope
that you haven't found anything

898
00:44:53.081 --> 00:44:55.344
too incriminating on me.

899
00:44:55.431 --> 00:44:58.652
No. Your criminal record
is clean as a whistle.

900
00:44:58.739 --> 00:45:00.741
Phew!

901
00:45:00.785 --> 00:45:02.787
Hey, the more the merrier!

902
00:45:02.874 --> 00:45:04.092
-Hey!
Hey!

903
00:45:04.179 --> 00:45:05.659
You guys,
this is my friend, Tish.

904
00:45:05.746 --> 00:45:08.314
HI, I'm Caitlin. This is my dad.

905
00:45:08.401 --> 00:45:10.882
Aaron. Nice to meet you.

906
00:45:10.969 --> 00:45:13.406
You, too.

907
00:45:13.493 --> 00:45:15.625
Uh, you must be excited
about Christmas, huh?

908
00:45:15.669 --> 00:45:19.020
Yes. It's my favorite day!
Wanna help me pick out a tree?

909
00:45:19.107 --> 00:45:21.980
-Sure, I'd love to.
-Uh, y-you don't have to.

910
00:45:22.023 --> 00:45:25.287
Caitlin, honey, Tish probably
wants to pick out her own tree.

911
00:45:25.331 --> 00:45:27.159
How about I help you
pick out yours?

912
00:45:27.246 --> 00:45:30.379
-You help me pick out mine?
-Deal! Daddy, coming?

913
00:45:30.466 --> 00:45:31.685
Yeah, I'll be there in a second.

914
00:45:34.949 --> 00:45:39.040
Oh, that lady definitely needs
some help with her tree.

915
00:45:39.127 --> 00:45:40.955
-Mm-hmm. Yeah.
-I'll be right back.

916
00:45:41.042 --> 00:45:42.609
You're not going anywhere,
are you?

917
00:45:42.652 --> 00:45:44.916
I'll be right here.

918
00:45:45.003 --> 00:45:48.658
I gotta tell you,
Charity...

919
00:45:48.746 --> 00:45:50.965
I think I may have
misjudged you.

920
00:45:51.052 --> 00:45:54.012
You have had a real impact
on Erik.

921
00:45:54.055 --> 00:45:58.756
Well, honestly, he's changed
my outlook on so many things

922
00:45:58.843 --> 00:46:02.760
over the last eight days,
it's crazy.

923
00:46:02.847 --> 00:46:05.980
He's a special guy.
I feel lucky to know him.

924
00:46:06.024 --> 00:46:10.506
-He's single, too, you know?
-Oh, okay.

925
00:46:10.550 --> 00:46:12.334
Uh, well,
I am strictly a reporter to him

926
00:46:12.421 --> 00:46:13.422
until Christmas Day.

927
00:46:13.509 --> 00:46:14.597
Ah, okay.

928
00:46:14.684 --> 00:46:15.860
Playing hard to get, huh?

929
00:46:15.947 --> 00:46:17.818
You sound exactly like Tish.

930
00:46:17.905 --> 00:46:20.952
Tish, yeah. She seems nice.

931
00:46:21.039 --> 00:46:23.606
She is the best catch out there
as far as I'm concerned.

932
00:46:23.693 --> 00:46:28.263
She is smart and funny
and beautiful and very single.

933
00:46:28.350 --> 00:46:30.048
Thank you.
I will keep that in mind.

934
00:46:30.135 --> 00:46:31.136
Yeah.

935
00:46:32.354 --> 00:46:34.182
Dad, we found the perfect tree.

936
00:46:34.226 --> 00:46:35.880
I have to admit
it's pretty beautiful.

937
00:46:35.967 --> 00:46:37.490
Oh, that's great!

938
00:46:37.577 --> 00:46:38.883
Can we decorate it tonight
with Tisha

939
00:46:38.970 --> 00:46:40.623
and Charity and Uncle Erik?

940
00:46:40.710 --> 00:46:43.017
That sounds like
a really great idea.

941
00:46:43.104 --> 00:46:44.192
Yeah, I love it.

942
00:46:44.279 --> 00:46:46.238
Our place is a bit of a mess

943
00:46:46.325 --> 00:46:47.326
right now, Caitlin.

944
00:46:47.413 --> 00:46:48.893
We're in mid-renovations.

945
00:46:48.980 --> 00:46:50.416
Well, why don't you guys
come to our place?

946
00:46:50.503 --> 00:46:52.810
You can help Tish and I
decorate our tree.

947
00:46:52.853 --> 00:46:54.681
Are you sure?

948
00:46:54.768 --> 00:46:56.814
-We'd love to have you.
-Yes!

949
00:47:02.558 --> 00:47:05.213
Oh. I like this one,
it's pretty.

950
00:47:05.257 --> 00:47:07.563
-I like the glitter.
-Thank you.

951
00:47:07.607 --> 00:47:09.652
I made that
when I was around your age.

952
00:47:11.045 --> 00:47:13.221
Caitlin, wanna hear
something cool?

953
00:47:13.265 --> 00:47:16.355
When snowflakes
fall from the clouds,

954
00:47:16.442 --> 00:47:19.314
they tumble through the air,
swirling and spiraling,

955
00:47:19.401 --> 00:47:22.230
and they each become
a different shape.

956
00:47:22.274 --> 00:47:24.798
That's what makes every
snowflake completely unique.

957
00:47:24.885 --> 00:47:26.713
Is that why
they taste so good, too?

958
00:47:26.756 --> 00:47:29.672
That is why
they taste so good.

959
00:47:29.759 --> 00:47:33.198
I think that people, you know,
we're the same as snowflakes

960
00:47:33.241 --> 00:47:35.504
'cause we each have
our different journeys

961
00:47:35.591 --> 00:47:37.898
to get
where we're supposed to be,

962
00:47:37.985 --> 00:47:42.033
and that's what makes us special
in our own way.

963
00:47:42.120 --> 00:47:44.905
-I like that.
-Yeah.

964
00:47:44.949 --> 00:47:49.170
Magic is always surrounding us.

965
00:47:49.257 --> 00:47:52.391
Sometimes we just need
to remember to look for it.

966
00:47:54.132 --> 00:47:55.916
Who wants more hot chocolate?

967
00:47:56.003 --> 00:47:58.266
-Me, me, me!
-Yeah, I'll have some, too.

968
00:47:58.353 --> 00:47:59.920
-Erik? Charity?
-Uh...

969
00:48:00.007 --> 00:48:02.096
I think I'm gonna head out
for some fresh air.

970
00:48:02.140 --> 00:48:04.838
-Yeah. I'll join you.
-Okay.

971
00:48:10.844 --> 00:48:14.848
So I liked what you said
up there about snowflakes.

972
00:48:14.935 --> 00:48:17.416
-Yeah, right?

973
00:48:17.503 --> 00:48:21.159
The way you see the world,
it's the right way.

974
00:48:24.902 --> 00:48:27.121
How is your article
coming along?

975
00:48:27.208 --> 00:48:31.212
It's coming along.
I feel pretty inspired actually.

976
00:48:31.299 --> 00:48:33.606
-Today was amazing.
-It was.

977
00:48:33.693 --> 00:48:36.957
I can't believe
there's only four events left.

978
00:48:37.001 --> 00:48:39.133
Uh, five,
including Christmas Day.

979
00:48:39.177 --> 00:48:40.787
Yeah, right.

980
00:48:40.874 --> 00:48:45.444
So have you written down
your Christmas wish yet?

981
00:48:45.531 --> 00:48:48.055
-Not yet...
-Not quite convinced, huh?

982
00:48:48.142 --> 00:48:50.666
Baby steps, remember?

983
00:48:50.710 --> 00:48:53.931
-Mm-hmm.
-Can I ask you something?

984
00:48:54.801 --> 00:48:57.282
Anything.

985
00:48:57.369 --> 00:49:00.502
Why doesn't Kris
just deliver the gifts himself

986
00:49:00.589 --> 00:49:03.636
on Christmas Day if he so badly
wants people to believe in him?

987
00:49:03.723 --> 00:49:06.682
Well, it's not just
about believing in him.

988
00:49:06.726 --> 00:49:10.860
It's about believing
in the magic of the season.

989
00:49:10.948 --> 00:49:12.123
Oh, is this the part
when you tell me

990
00:49:12.166 --> 00:49:13.602
the true meaning of Christmas?

991
00:49:13.646 --> 00:49:15.474
That's easy.

992
00:49:16.127 --> 00:49:18.781
Love.

993
00:49:18.868 --> 00:49:23.090
Love is the greatest gift
that any one of us can receive

994
00:49:23.177 --> 00:49:25.527
and it can't be seen.

995
00:49:25.571 --> 00:49:28.966
But that doesn't make it
any less real.

996
00:49:29.879 --> 00:49:31.794
Yeah, I guess not.

997
00:49:31.881 --> 00:49:35.494
We don't need to see something
to believe it.

998
00:49:37.061 --> 00:49:39.150
Because feeling it is enough.

999
00:49:42.892 --> 00:49:44.285
I'm sorry.

1000
00:49:45.199 --> 00:49:46.331
Uh, um...

1001
00:49:46.418 --> 00:49:49.116
Um, it, I, it's unprofessional.

1002
00:49:49.203 --> 00:49:51.727
No, no, no, no,
I'm, I'm, I'm sorry.

1003
00:49:51.771 --> 00:49:54.817
I, I let the moment, uh,
get away from me.

1004
00:49:54.904 --> 00:49:57.385
No, you know, it's just,
this is my first real job

1005
00:49:57.472 --> 00:49:59.344
as a reporter, and I don't wanna
do anything to mess it up.

1006
00:49:59.387 --> 00:50:01.650
-Yeah, I understand.
-Okay.

1007
00:50:01.694 --> 00:50:03.087
Totally.

1008
00:50:06.264 --> 00:50:09.528
So would it be
completely unprofessional

1009
00:50:09.571 --> 00:50:11.921
if I ask you to be my plus one

1010
00:50:12.009 --> 00:50:14.707
to the mayor's
Christmas Eve Gala?

1011
00:50:15.534 --> 00:50:17.579
-Really?
-Yeah.

1012
00:50:17.666 --> 00:50:19.364
-You got tickets to that?
-Yeah.

1013
00:50:19.451 --> 00:50:23.150
The mayor likes the work
that I do for the city.

1014
00:50:23.237 --> 00:50:27.763
-So what do you say?
-Ooh!

1015
00:50:27.807 --> 00:50:32.725
You know,
I'm not really a party person,

1016
00:50:32.768 --> 00:50:36.555
but I think I can make
an exception just this once.

1017
00:50:36.642 --> 00:50:40.733
-A true act of compassion.

1018
00:51:00.057 --> 00:51:01.667
I really think it could be
one of the best things

1019
00:51:01.754 --> 00:51:02.972
I've ever written.

1020
00:51:03.060 --> 00:51:04.452
-Really?
-Mm-hmm.

1021
00:51:04.539 --> 00:51:06.802
Obviously, I still need
more information,

1022
00:51:06.889 --> 00:51:08.761
but I really think
Erik's gonna really like it.

1023
00:51:08.804 --> 00:51:11.068
Erik, huh?

1024
00:51:11.155 --> 00:51:14.027
Here I thought you were
writing this to impress Janet.

1025
00:51:14.114 --> 00:51:16.812
Well, her too, of course.

1026
00:51:16.899 --> 00:51:19.815
I sent her
the rough draft last night.

1027
00:51:19.859 --> 00:51:21.295
Hey, how come you haven't been
posting anything

1028
00:51:21.382 --> 00:51:24.385
to your blog lately?
I miss reading it.

1029
00:51:24.472 --> 00:51:26.648
It's just been too busy, now
that I've got a real assignment,

1030
00:51:26.692 --> 00:51:27.649
it's hard to keep up with.

1031
00:51:27.736 --> 00:51:30.087
But people adore your blog.

1032
00:51:30.130 --> 00:51:32.524
Well, I'll get back to it.

1033
00:51:32.611 --> 00:51:34.134
Maybe I'll write a post

1034
00:51:34.221 --> 00:51:36.832
ranking the top five
on-screen Scrooges of all time,

1035
00:51:36.919 --> 00:51:38.530
'cause it's quite
the controversial topic.

1036
00:51:38.617 --> 00:51:43.230
I like this new festive Charity.

1037
00:51:43.317 --> 00:51:45.972
What's next, are you gonna go
caroling door to door?

1038
00:51:46.015 --> 00:51:47.974
Okay, let's not get
carried away.

1039
00:51:48.061 --> 00:51:50.019
I can't believe
Erik invited you

1040
00:51:50.107 --> 00:51:52.370
to the mayor's
super elite Christmas Eve Gala.

1041
00:51:52.457 --> 00:51:55.242
Okay, come on.
It's just a party.

1042
00:51:55.329 --> 00:51:58.637
You better take so many pictures
that I am nauseated

1043
00:51:58.724 --> 00:52:00.682
by the time
I'm done looking at them.

1044
00:52:00.726 --> 00:52:03.685
Deal.
So what did you think of Aaron?

1045
00:52:03.729 --> 00:52:07.863
What? Well, I hadn't given it
much thought.

1046
00:52:07.907 --> 00:52:10.214
-He seems like a nice guy.
-Mm-hmm.

1047
00:52:10.301 --> 00:52:12.085
Okay. I won't ask
any more questions.

1048
00:52:12.172 --> 00:52:14.261
I'm just trying to help the
Christmas season work its magic.

1049
00:52:14.348 --> 00:52:16.220
Thanks, girl.

1050
00:52:16.263 --> 00:52:18.352
All right, so what is
on the agenda for today?

1051
00:52:18.439 --> 00:52:20.398
My appointment
is at the records office today.

1052
00:52:20.485 --> 00:52:22.661
I'm gonna see if I can find out
more about Erik's past.

1053
00:52:22.748 --> 00:52:25.054
Oh, you know, my article
is taking a different direction,

1054
00:52:25.098 --> 00:52:26.708
so I don't know
if that's necessary anymore.

1055
00:52:26.752 --> 00:52:28.580
Well, I already told Janet
I was going,

1056
00:52:28.667 --> 00:52:31.235
and she seemed really pleased,
so I should still go.

1057
00:52:31.278 --> 00:52:33.062
-All right. Fair enough.
-Oh, speaking of which...

1058
00:52:33.150 --> 00:52:34.890
Janet was looking for you
this morning.

1059
00:52:34.977 --> 00:52:36.718
Oh, really? Okay, yeah.

1060
00:52:36.805 --> 00:52:39.243
She probably wants to talk about
my rough draft.

1061
00:52:39.330 --> 00:52:43.160
Hm, good luck.
-Thank you.

1062
00:52:43.247 --> 00:52:44.813
I just finished
reading your draft,

1063
00:52:44.900 --> 00:52:47.860
and I have to say,
I'm speechless.

1064
00:52:47.903 --> 00:52:49.775
Really? Well...

1065
00:52:49.862 --> 00:52:52.256
It is a different approach,
but I thought you might like it.

1066
00:52:52.299 --> 00:52:54.432
I'm speechless because
I thought you were someone

1067
00:52:54.519 --> 00:52:56.521
that could follow directions.

1068
00:52:57.261 --> 00:52:58.392
I'm sorry?

1069
00:52:58.436 --> 00:53:01.090
Did I not make myself clear?

1070
00:53:01.178 --> 00:53:03.049
This article is about
finding out

1071
00:53:03.136 --> 00:53:05.617
how the Christmas Day giveaway
is funded.

1072
00:53:05.704 --> 00:53:09.098
And you were instructed
to crack the NSB wide open.

1073
00:53:09.142 --> 00:53:12.450
I realize that,
but there is nothing to crack.

1074
00:53:12.493 --> 00:53:15.104
Everything they do is to help
as many people as possible

1075
00:53:15.192 --> 00:53:17.150
get back to the roots of what
Christmas is all about.

1076
00:53:17.237 --> 00:53:19.413
Millions of dollars'
worth of gifts are given out

1077
00:53:19.500 --> 00:53:22.155
on Christmas Day,
and there's no paperwork

1078
00:53:22.242 --> 00:53:25.463
that says where the money's
coming from. That's the story.

1079
00:53:25.550 --> 00:53:27.769
I know,
and I know it sounds crazy,

1080
00:53:27.813 --> 00:53:30.250
but there is something bigger
going on here.

1081
00:53:30.337 --> 00:53:33.122
No one is behind the gifts.

1082
00:53:33.210 --> 00:53:35.560
They're delivered miraculously.

1083
00:53:35.647 --> 00:53:39.607
It doesn't sound crazy,
it is crazy!

1084
00:53:39.651 --> 00:53:42.436
Janet, I was,
I was just as skeptical as you

1085
00:53:42.480 --> 00:53:44.264
when I started this article,

1086
00:53:44.308 --> 00:53:48.181
but I've seen things
and felt things

1087
00:53:48.268 --> 00:53:49.704
that go way beyond
what money could buy.

1088
00:53:49.791 --> 00:53:52.403
Let me ask you something,
Charity.

1089
00:53:52.490 --> 00:53:55.144
-Do you want to be a reporter?
-More than anything.

1090
00:53:55.188 --> 00:53:57.582
Then I suggest
you get some cold, hard facts

1091
00:53:57.669 --> 00:54:00.324
and find out
what's really going on.

1092
00:54:00.411 --> 00:54:04.545
You want me to rewrite
my entire article?

1093
00:54:04.632 --> 00:54:06.808
But there's only three days left
until Christmas Eve.

1094
00:54:06.852 --> 00:54:08.767
Then you better get working.

1095
00:54:16.775 --> 00:54:19.343
Hey, you.
Hey.

1096
00:54:19.386 --> 00:54:22.128
-Everything okay?
-Oh, yeah, it's just work stuff.

1097
00:54:22.171 --> 00:54:24.348
My boss is unhappy with me.

1098
00:54:24.435 --> 00:54:26.915
You wanna talk about it?

1099
00:54:27.002 --> 00:54:29.091
You know, I could use
some advice, actually.

1100
00:54:29.135 --> 00:54:31.006
Shoot.

1101
00:54:31.093 --> 00:54:34.009
How do you stay true
to your instinct and beliefs

1102
00:54:34.096 --> 00:54:37.578
even when people doubt you
and make you feel small?

1103
00:54:37.665 --> 00:54:40.842
Well, it's, it's not easy.

1104
00:54:40.929 --> 00:54:42.757
Hotdog with ketchup.

1105
00:54:42.844 --> 00:54:45.499
There's a lot of judgment
out there,

1106
00:54:45.543 --> 00:54:49.068
and people fear
what they don't understand.

1107
00:54:49.155 --> 00:54:52.854
So for me,
I like to get to know someone,

1108
00:54:52.941 --> 00:54:54.726
make them feel valued
and listened to

1109
00:54:54.813 --> 00:54:57.772
so that they can learn to do
the same for me.

1110
00:54:57.859 --> 00:55:00.122
-It's all about connection.
-And that works?

1111
00:55:00.166 --> 00:55:02.560
-You tell me.

1112
00:55:02.647 --> 00:55:06.433
Whatever you do, never sacrifice
who you are or what you believe

1113
00:55:06.520 --> 00:55:08.870
in order to make
someone else happy.

1114
00:55:08.957 --> 00:55:10.481
It will not be worth it.

1115
00:55:11.743 --> 00:55:13.875
You're right.

1116
00:55:13.919 --> 00:55:15.703
Yeah, I should just
stick to my guns,

1117
00:55:15.747 --> 00:55:17.488
even if it does make her angry.

1118
00:55:17.531 --> 00:55:19.664
Um, next time you sit down
with your boss,

1119
00:55:19.751 --> 00:55:21.405
why don't you give her
one of these?

1120
00:55:21.492 --> 00:55:24.930
Sounds like she could use
some Christmas spirit.

1121
00:55:25.017 --> 00:55:29.238
Erik? Erik Gallagher.
Before my very eyes.

1122
00:55:29.326 --> 00:55:33.199
-Mayor Flynn. You made it.
-So good to see you.

1123
00:55:33.286 --> 00:55:36.855
Oh, my daughters are so excited
for the Christmas scavenger hunt

1124
00:55:36.898 --> 00:55:38.378
through the park this afternoon.

1125
00:55:38.422 --> 00:55:40.554
Once again
you've outdone yourself.

1126
00:55:40.598 --> 00:55:43.905
Oh. I appreciate it, but you
know I can't take full credit.

1127
00:55:43.992 --> 00:55:46.386
Well, the city is buzzing
with how much fun

1128
00:55:46.430 --> 00:55:47.692
they're having at these events.

1129
00:55:47.779 --> 00:55:49.258
It's spreading through
social media,

1130
00:55:49.346 --> 00:55:51.565
and tourists are already
planning their trips here

1131
00:55:51.652 --> 00:55:52.610
for next year.

1132
00:55:52.697 --> 00:55:54.655
Oh, that's fantastic.

1133
00:55:54.742 --> 00:55:57.571
Uh, I'm just happy
to, well, make it happen.

1134
00:55:57.658 --> 00:56:00.182
And who do we have here?

1135
00:56:00.269 --> 00:56:02.794
Uh, I'm Charity Jones.
A reporter for <i>The Journal.</i>

1136
00:56:02.881 --> 00:56:04.752
I see,
you guys have been digging

1137
00:56:04.839 --> 00:56:06.841
to scandalize me for years.

1138
00:56:06.928 --> 00:56:10.758
Charity's, um, she's writing
an article about the NSB.

1139
00:56:10.845 --> 00:56:12.499
Yeah, it's a feature on Erik

1140
00:56:12.586 --> 00:56:14.675
and all of the work
that he does.

1141
00:56:14.762 --> 00:56:17.548
It's about time he opens himself
up to the press.

1142
00:56:17.635 --> 00:56:20.638
Just be careful. Sometimes
they aren't always so nice.

1143
00:56:20.725 --> 00:56:23.902
Well, I'm gonna show you
I'm not one of those reporters.

1144
00:56:23.989 --> 00:56:26.295
Yeah, I'm really looking forward
to reading your article.

1145
00:56:26.383 --> 00:56:29.386
-Comes out Christmas Eve.
-Oh, that reminds me.

1146
00:56:29.473 --> 00:56:31.779
Have you found a plus one
to bring to the party yet?

1147
00:56:31.866 --> 00:56:34.913
-Oh. You're looking at her.
-Oh. Lovely.

1148
00:56:34.956 --> 00:56:37.045
I look forward
to seeing you both.

1149
00:56:37.132 --> 00:56:39.700
Us, too. Merry Christmas.

1150
00:56:39.787 --> 00:56:42.094
-Nice meeting you, Mayor Flynn.
-Nice meeting you.

1151
00:56:44.183 --> 00:56:48.753
So <i>The Journal's
looking for dirt on the mayor?</i>

1152
00:56:48.796 --> 00:56:51.103
She's an amazing person.

1153
00:56:51.146 --> 00:56:55.020
From everything I've researched,
she sure seems like she is.

1154
00:56:55.107 --> 00:56:56.978
But according to my boss,
everyone's got a secret

1155
00:56:57.065 --> 00:56:58.240
that's waiting to be exposed.

1156
00:56:58.327 --> 00:57:00.068
Do you think that's true?

1157
00:57:00.982 --> 00:57:02.419
I used to.

1158
00:57:04.072 --> 00:57:05.944
-Sorry.

1159
00:57:07.467 --> 00:57:09.338
Uh, it's Tish,
I should probably get this.

1160
00:57:09.426 --> 00:57:11.079
Okay, tell her I say hi.

1161
00:57:11.166 --> 00:57:12.951
I should go help
set up the clues.

1162
00:57:12.994 --> 00:57:14.779
-Yeah. Okay.
See you later.

1163
00:57:16.563 --> 00:57:18.478
-Hello?
-Charity, it's me.

1164
00:57:18.565 --> 00:57:20.219
-I found something.
-Wait.

1165
00:57:20.306 --> 00:57:21.699
What are you talking about?
Found what?

1166
00:57:21.786 --> 00:57:23.352
About Erik.

1167
00:57:23.440 --> 00:57:27.008
I found out
who his birth parents are.

1168
00:57:27.052 --> 00:57:30.142
<i>Girl,
they are millionaires.</i>

1169
00:57:34.538 --> 00:57:37.454
c]

1170
00:57:39.194 --> 00:57:40.587
Have a look.

1171
00:57:43.895 --> 00:57:46.811
I don't understand.
How did you do it?

1172
00:57:46.898 --> 00:57:48.987
I found the documents
that had been redacted,

1173
00:57:49.074 --> 00:57:52.381
but the high school
they went to wasn't.

1174
00:57:52.425 --> 00:57:55.210
Someone probably forgot
to black it out.

1175
00:57:55.297 --> 00:57:56.734
All I did
was go to the high school,

1176
00:57:56.821 --> 00:57:58.823
talked to a few people,
looked at a few yearbooks

1177
00:57:58.910 --> 00:58:00.999
and figured it out.

1178
00:58:01.086 --> 00:58:02.914
I can't believe it.

1179
00:58:03.001 --> 00:58:06.265
Turns out she got pregnant
when they were both 16

1180
00:58:06.352 --> 00:58:09.050
and gave Erik up for adoption.

1181
00:58:09.094 --> 00:58:12.227
About ten years ago they came up
with this genius idea for an app

1182
00:58:12.314 --> 00:58:14.186
and struck gold.

1183
00:58:14.273 --> 00:58:17.581
I looked them up,
and they seem very eccentric.

1184
00:58:17.668 --> 00:58:19.626
Eccentric enough to give
two million dollars'

1185
00:58:19.713 --> 00:58:20.975
worth of gifts away each year?

1186
00:58:21.062 --> 00:58:22.586
Do you think
Erik knows about them

1187
00:58:22.673 --> 00:58:24.805
and has been lying
this whole time?

1188
00:58:24.892 --> 00:58:26.546
No, there's no way
that he could have known.

1189
00:58:26.633 --> 00:58:28.243
In fact,
this will really hurt him

1190
00:58:28.287 --> 00:58:31.551
and completely crush
everything that he believes in.

1191
00:58:31.638 --> 00:58:34.989
Why would his parents do this?
It doesn't make any sense.

1192
00:58:35.076 --> 00:58:39.733
I don't know. Maybe to give him
the childhood he never had?

1193
00:58:39.820 --> 00:58:42.519
Or maybe to feel connected
to him in some way.

1194
00:58:42.562 --> 00:58:45.260
What are you gonna do?

1195
00:58:45.347 --> 00:58:47.785
I don't have the heart
to tell him.

1196
00:58:47.828 --> 00:58:50.439
What about the article? Janet
will want this to be included.

1197
00:58:50.483 --> 00:58:52.703
-It explains everything.
-I know. I know.

1198
00:58:52.746 --> 00:58:55.575
It's the missing piece
to the whole story.

1199
00:58:55.662 --> 00:58:57.142
But I told Erik
that I wouldn't include anything

1200
00:58:57.229 --> 00:58:58.622
about his parents
in the article.

1201
00:58:58.665 --> 00:59:00.449
And a good reporter
doesn't break trust

1202
00:59:00.537 --> 00:59:02.451
with their subject.

1203
00:59:02.539 --> 00:59:04.541
And, plus,
this isn't some scandal

1204
00:59:04.628 --> 00:59:06.586
that needs to be exposed.

1205
00:59:06.673 --> 00:59:09.371
The Christmas Day giveaway
brings together so many people

1206
00:59:09.458 --> 00:59:11.548
and fills them with hope.

1207
00:59:11.635 --> 00:59:14.202
Why would I wanna ruin that?

1208
00:59:14.289 --> 00:59:16.596
Do you think
I'm making a huge mistake?

1209
00:59:16.683 --> 00:59:19.033
-By not telling the whole story?
-Of course not.

1210
00:59:19.120 --> 00:59:21.558
You're choosing integrity
over a headline.

1211
00:59:24.691 --> 00:59:26.606
If Janet ever found out

1212
00:59:26.693 --> 00:59:28.782
that I had
this huge piece of information

1213
00:59:28.869 --> 00:59:33.091
and chose to withhold it,
I could get in so much trouble.

1214
00:59:33.178 --> 00:59:35.746
You wouldn't be a real reporter
if you didn't take some risks

1215
00:59:35.789 --> 00:59:37.661
for the betterment of others.

1216
00:59:39.576 --> 00:59:43.580
-Are you okay?
-Yeah. It's silly, really.

1217
00:59:45.320 --> 00:59:48.280
I started to believe.

1218
00:59:48.367 --> 00:59:51.762
And it felt really good
to lean in to the unexplainable.

1219
00:59:51.805 --> 00:59:55.417
I know. I'm so sorry, Charity.

1220
00:59:56.549 --> 00:59:57.768
Me, too.

1221
01:00:28.842 --> 01:00:31.062
<i>So my flight lands around 8:00,</i>

1222
01:00:31.149 --> 01:00:32.803
<i>but, apparently,
there might be a storm.</i>

1223
01:00:32.890 --> 01:00:34.805
<i>So, hopefully,
I don't get delayed.</i>

1224
01:00:37.198 --> 01:00:39.636
<i>Hello? Earth to Charity?</i>

1225
01:00:39.723 --> 01:00:43.030
What? Yeah. Yeah, sure.

1226
01:00:43.074 --> 01:00:46.425
What's up with you today?
You don't seem yourself.

1227
01:00:46.512 --> 01:00:48.427
<i>Uh, I'm just tired,
I was up all night</i>

1228
01:00:48.514 --> 01:00:50.603
<i>trying to re-write my story.</i>

1229
01:00:50.690 --> 01:00:52.605
And you're not happy with it?

1230
01:00:52.692 --> 01:00:55.173
Well, I made some changes,

1231
01:00:55.260 --> 01:00:58.959
but I decided
to basically keep it the same.

1232
01:00:59.046 --> 01:01:00.395
So I'm staying true to myself.

1233
01:01:00.482 --> 01:01:02.528
I'm doing
what I believe is right.

1234
01:01:03.747 --> 01:01:07.794
And... I just sent it.

1235
01:01:09.274 --> 01:01:11.711
What will Janet think?

1236
01:01:11.798 --> 01:01:14.540
Uh, well, she, she's going to be
disappointed that I didn't

1237
01:01:14.627 --> 01:01:17.717
uncover anything groundbreaking,
but she has to accept it,

1238
01:01:17.761 --> 01:01:20.459
otherwise the paper will have
an empty front page.

1239
01:01:20.546 --> 01:01:22.330
Well, I'm still very excited
to read it.

1240
01:01:22.417 --> 01:01:24.811
-I'm sure it's great.
-Thank you, dad.

1241
01:01:24.898 --> 01:01:27.814
I can't believe
it's already the 23rd.

1242
01:01:27.901 --> 01:01:29.381
Are you excited
to go to the mayor's

1243
01:01:29.468 --> 01:01:31.775
Christmas Eve Gala tomorrow?

1244
01:01:31.818 --> 01:01:34.473
<i>I heard that Sarah Jessica
Parker might be there.</i>

1245
01:01:34.560 --> 01:01:36.867
I'm not even gonna ask you
how you know who she is.

1246
01:01:36.954 --> 01:01:40.044
I told you. I'm hip, man!

1247
01:01:40.087 --> 01:01:41.915
Oh, yeah, I guess I'm excited,

1248
01:01:41.959 --> 01:01:43.395
but I'm more so
just looking forward

1249
01:01:43.482 --> 01:01:45.005
to spending time with Erik

1250
01:01:45.092 --> 01:01:46.790
even if he has got it all wrong.

1251
01:01:46.877 --> 01:01:50.968
-What do you mean?
-Oh, nothing.

1252
01:01:51.011 --> 01:01:53.884
Well, I guess I should head in
to work. I'll see you tomorrow.

1253
01:01:53.971 --> 01:01:56.843
<i>You betcha,
and I'll bring the champagne</i>

1254
01:01:56.930 --> 01:02:00.804
<i>to help celebrate
your first official article.</i>

1255
01:02:00.847 --> 01:02:03.720
Thank you, dad.
I can't wait to see you.

1256
01:02:03.807 --> 01:02:05.417
<i>You, too, kiddo.</i>

1257
01:02:17.864 --> 01:02:19.083
Hey.

1258
01:02:20.345 --> 01:02:21.781
Tish, what's wrong?

1259
01:02:21.825 --> 01:02:25.132
I'm sorry. I don't know
how she found out.

1260
01:02:25.219 --> 01:02:27.395
What are you talking about?

1261
01:02:27.439 --> 01:02:30.834
Charity, my office, now.

1262
01:02:39.277 --> 01:02:40.931
Close the door.

1263
01:02:44.064 --> 01:02:46.371
Where are the changes
I asked for?

1264
01:02:47.720 --> 01:02:48.852
I'm sorry, Janet.

1265
01:02:48.939 --> 01:02:52.420
I, I just couldn't do it.

1266
01:02:52.464 --> 01:02:54.379
It wouldn't be right.

1267
01:02:54.422 --> 01:02:57.425
Do you think most journalists
out there get their big stories

1268
01:02:57.512 --> 01:02:59.645
by doing what's right?
Give me a break.

1269
01:02:59.732 --> 01:03:01.386
Well, what good'll it do
to print the real way

1270
01:03:01.473 --> 01:03:02.430
that the gifts are acquired?

1271
01:03:02.517 --> 01:03:04.781
It'll hurt a lot of wonderful,

1272
01:03:04.868 --> 01:03:06.608
kindhearted people,
not to mention,

1273
01:03:06.695 --> 01:03:08.741
make the whole thing
seem fraudulent.

1274
01:03:08.828 --> 01:03:11.265
Fraudulent. That's the point.

1275
01:03:11.352 --> 01:03:13.354
But we don't even know for sure
if his parents

1276
01:03:13.398 --> 01:03:15.574
are behind it all,
it's all speculation.

1277
01:03:15.661 --> 01:03:17.706
Sometimes speculation is enough.

1278
01:03:17.794 --> 01:03:20.318
Our readers love a scandal.

1279
01:03:20.405 --> 01:03:22.146
Well, maybe I shouldn't
be writing for them.

1280
01:03:22.233 --> 01:03:23.190
Excuse me?

1281
01:03:23.234 --> 01:03:24.626
I wanna write about things

1282
01:03:24.713 --> 01:03:27.107
that inform, excite

1283
01:03:27.194 --> 01:03:31.590
and inspire New Yorkers,
not gossip.

1284
01:03:31.677 --> 01:03:34.158
And if writing with integrity
makes me a bad journalist,

1285
01:03:34.245 --> 01:03:37.117
then maybe working
at <i>The Times Square Journal</i>

1286
01:03:37.204 --> 01:03:38.510
isn't the job for me.

1287
01:03:38.553 --> 01:03:41.600
What? Wait, are you quitting?

1288
01:03:41.687 --> 01:03:43.863
Because of one article

1289
01:03:43.950 --> 01:03:46.953
about some guy
who's clearly delusional?

1290
01:03:47.040 --> 01:03:49.086
Well, I'd rather spend my time
reporting truthfully

1291
01:03:49.173 --> 01:03:51.610
on somebody like him
who believes in goodness

1292
01:03:51.697 --> 01:03:53.960
and kindness, than spend
my time working for somebody

1293
01:03:54.047 --> 01:03:56.658
who only cares
about what will sell.

1294
01:03:57.268 --> 01:03:58.530
Fine.

1295
01:04:08.627 --> 01:04:11.456
When you were little...

1296
01:04:11.543 --> 01:04:14.415
didn't you ever believe
in the magic of Christmas?

1297
01:04:14.502 --> 01:04:16.287
Look, Erik's birth parents
may be the ones

1298
01:04:16.374 --> 01:04:20.247
who buy all the gifts, but that
doesn't take away from the fact

1299
01:04:20.334 --> 01:04:23.555
that the last 11 days
have changed me for the better.

1300
01:04:25.122 --> 01:04:29.996
There was magic
at each of those events

1301
01:04:30.083 --> 01:04:32.216
whether you wanna believe me
or not.

1302
01:04:36.307 --> 01:04:38.526
Erik wanted you to have this.

1303
01:04:42.052 --> 01:04:43.836
Merry Christmas, Janet.

1304
01:05:07.425 --> 01:05:10.254
-Hello?
-Hi. You on your way?

1305
01:05:10.341 --> 01:05:12.691
Yeah, sorry, you know,
I don't think I'm gonna be able

1306
01:05:12.778 --> 01:05:15.476
to make it in today 'cause
I'm not really feeling so great.

1307
01:05:15.520 --> 01:05:17.391
I'm-I'm sorry to hear that. Oh.

1308
01:05:17.478 --> 01:05:20.177
When does <i>The Times Square
Journalcome out tomorrow?</i>

1309
01:05:20.264 --> 01:05:23.789
'Cause I cannot wait to read
your words in print.

1310
01:05:23.832 --> 01:05:26.487
Uh, it should be early morning
around 9:00.

1311
01:05:26.574 --> 01:05:29.490
Charity,
this, this is a huge deal.

1312
01:05:29.534 --> 01:05:34.408
Your first article
as a reporter, wow.

1313
01:05:34.495 --> 01:05:37.281
-Uh, listen, I should get goin'.
-Oh, you'll be missed.

1314
01:05:37.368 --> 01:05:40.458
-And I'll see you tomorrow?
-See you tomorrow.

1315
01:05:47.726 --> 01:05:50.468
Oh, Tom, this weather is insane.

1316
01:05:50.555 --> 01:05:52.339
Charity,
you shouldn't be out in this.

1317
01:05:52.426 --> 01:05:55.734
-They're calling for a blizzard.
-A blizzard? Are you serious?

1318
01:05:55.821 --> 01:05:59.129
It's only supposed to get worse.

1319
01:05:59.216 --> 01:06:01.740
Hey, where's today's copy
of <i>The Times Square Journal?</i>

1320
01:06:01.827 --> 01:06:03.176
They had a delivery delay.

1321
01:06:03.220 --> 01:06:05.222
Probably on account
of the weather.

1322
01:06:05.265 --> 01:06:07.267
I'd tell you to come back
and check in a few hours,

1323
01:06:07.354 --> 01:06:08.921
but I'm gonna close up
early today.

1324
01:06:09.008 --> 01:06:11.968
Yeah. Well,
it's probably online anyway.

1325
01:06:12.055 --> 01:06:15.232
-Well, Merry Christmas!
-You, too, Charity.

1326
01:06:23.283 --> 01:06:25.982
What are you doing home?
It's not even noon.

1327
01:06:26.069 --> 01:06:29.202
-I quit, too.
-What?

1328
01:06:29.246 --> 01:06:32.466
No! No, you did not have
to do that for me.

1329
01:06:32.553 --> 01:06:36.688
Listen... it's not just
about you.

1330
01:06:38.211 --> 01:06:39.473
You were right.

1331
01:06:41.258 --> 01:06:43.738
Working for a company
that doesn't value compassion

1332
01:06:43.825 --> 01:06:45.827
isn't worth it.

1333
01:06:45.914 --> 01:06:48.439
I'll find a research job
somewhere else.

1334
01:06:48.526 --> 01:06:50.876
That's why
you're my best friend.

1335
01:06:50.963 --> 01:06:54.140
Plus, I couldn't miss helping
you get ready for tonight!

1336
01:06:54.227 --> 01:06:56.882
-Oh!
-How excited are you?

1337
01:06:56.925 --> 01:06:58.449
I'm excited.

1338
01:06:59.276 --> 01:07:00.451
But?

1339
01:07:01.756 --> 01:07:04.063
But I don't know. I just...

1340
01:07:04.150 --> 01:07:06.065
I feel weird not being
totally honest with Erik

1341
01:07:06.152 --> 01:07:07.806
about what I know.

1342
01:07:07.893 --> 01:07:10.983
-You're protecting him.
-Yeah, I guess.

1343
01:07:11.070 --> 01:07:12.854
Have you picked up
a copy of your article?

1344
01:07:12.941 --> 01:07:13.986
I just tried
to look it up online,

1345
01:07:14.073 --> 01:07:15.770
but there's nothing there yet.

1346
01:07:15.857 --> 01:07:17.163
I tried to get one from Tom,

1347
01:07:17.250 --> 01:07:19.209
and it's not
on the stands either.

1348
01:07:19.296 --> 01:07:22.125
-So you think Janet pulled it?
-She wouldn't.

1349
01:07:22.212 --> 01:07:25.911
-Have you met Janet?
-Good point.

1350
01:07:25.998 --> 01:07:28.566
Well, anyway,
maybe it's for the best.

1351
01:07:28.653 --> 01:07:30.307
I'm just excited
to spend time tonight with Erik

1352
01:07:30.394 --> 01:07:32.874
without any agenda.

1353
01:07:32.961 --> 01:07:34.615
You really like him, huh?

1354
01:07:34.659 --> 01:07:38.706
Yeah. Yeah, I guess I do.

1355
01:07:41.796 --> 01:07:45.278
-You're in love!
-Oh, you're insane!

1356
01:07:45.365 --> 01:07:47.933
I don't remember the last time
you felt this way.

1357
01:07:48.020 --> 01:07:51.371
Well, 'cause I don't know
that I've ever felt this way.

1358
01:07:51.458 --> 01:07:53.330
I'm so happy for you.

1359
01:07:53.373 --> 01:07:56.811
Okay, we don't even know
if he feels the same way.

1360
01:07:56.898 --> 01:08:00.163
Don't kid yourself.
I see the way he looks at you.

1361
01:08:00.250 --> 01:08:03.427
-With those heart eyes...

1362
01:08:03.514 --> 01:08:05.820
Well, I guess
we'll find out tonight.

1363
01:08:05.907 --> 01:08:08.693
-Let's get you ready.

1364
01:08:42.901 --> 01:08:46.644
You look... wow.

1365
01:08:46.731 --> 01:08:49.299
-Uh...
-You, too.

1366
01:08:49.386 --> 01:08:50.996
I was looking for your article
this morning.

1367
01:08:51.083 --> 01:08:52.563
-I, I couldn't find it.
-Yeah.

1368
01:08:52.650 --> 01:08:54.260
I don't know
if it's ever gonna come out.

1369
01:08:54.347 --> 01:08:55.696
I'm pretty sure it was pulled.

1370
01:08:55.740 --> 01:08:59.483
Really? Was I that boring?

1371
01:08:59.570 --> 01:09:02.486
No... Uh, is it cool if we don't
talk about the article tonight?

1372
01:09:02.573 --> 01:09:06.577
'Cause I'd rather just be
present. Here.

1373
01:09:06.664 --> 01:09:09.101
-With you.

1374
01:09:09.188 --> 01:09:11.712
-Wanna dance with me?

1375
01:09:11.799 --> 01:09:13.801
Yes, I would.

1376
01:09:20.895 --> 01:09:25.509
<i>♪ I don't need no presents</i>

1377
01:09:25.552 --> 01:09:27.946
<i>♪ Round my tree</i>

1378
01:09:28.033 --> 01:09:30.253
<i>♪ On the mis... ♪</i>

1379
01:09:30.340 --> 01:09:33.647
And, uh, I, um...

1380
01:09:33.734 --> 01:09:35.693
I was thinking about you
a lot today.

1381
01:09:36.694 --> 01:09:39.784
Yeah? What about?

1382
01:09:39.871 --> 01:09:43.875
Um, well, I was thinking

1383
01:09:43.962 --> 01:09:46.704
that since you're done
reporting on me,

1384
01:09:46.791 --> 01:09:50.055
you're no longer obligated
to spend time with me.

1385
01:09:50.969 --> 01:09:52.884
That is true.

1386
01:09:52.927 --> 01:09:54.842
-I'm finally free.

1387
01:09:54.929 --> 01:09:56.453
And, um...

1388
01:09:58.150 --> 01:09:59.934
It made me sad.

1389
01:10:00.021 --> 01:10:04.896
Um, the idea
of not seeing you every day.

1390
01:10:07.115 --> 01:10:08.682
I know what you mean.

1391
01:10:08.769 --> 01:10:11.207
-Yeah?
-Yeah.

1392
01:10:12.599 --> 01:10:14.993
Good.

1393
01:10:15.080 --> 01:10:16.951
Good, 'cause at some point today
I'm gonna ask you out

1394
01:10:16.995 --> 01:10:20.346
on a real date,
and I thought you should know.

1395
01:10:20.433 --> 01:10:22.653
Okay. Well,
that is very generous of you.

1396
01:10:22.740 --> 01:10:25.786
Um, now I've got some time
to think of a gentle way

1397
01:10:25.873 --> 01:10:28.136
to let you know
I'm busy that day.

1398
01:10:28.180 --> 01:10:30.051
Well, you can't be busy
all the days.

1399
01:10:32.184 --> 01:10:36.449
Why don't you just ask me out
now, and get it over with?

1400
01:10:36.536 --> 01:10:38.538
Charity Jones,

1401
01:10:38.625 --> 01:10:41.498
will you do me the great honor

1402
01:10:41.585 --> 01:10:44.240
of going out on a date
with me...

1403
01:10:45.066 --> 01:10:47.243
uh, this Friday?

1404
01:10:49.288 --> 01:10:50.811
I'm busy.

1405
01:10:50.855 --> 01:10:53.031
I would love...

1406
01:10:53.118 --> 01:10:55.120
I would love nothing more.

1407
01:10:57.514 --> 01:11:00.473
I'm really happy that I met you.

1408
01:11:00.517 --> 01:11:03.998
I, uh, I hope
this isn't too forward,

1409
01:11:04.042 --> 01:11:07.088
but I feel like
I'm really starting to--

1410
01:11:07.175 --> 01:11:09.787
-Okay, um, uh, wait.
-Fall--

1411
01:11:11.354 --> 01:11:14.444
Um, before you say
anything else,

1412
01:11:14.531 --> 01:11:17.273
I think there's something that
I should probably tell you.

1413
01:11:17.360 --> 01:11:21.494
Okay. What is it?

1414
01:11:21.538 --> 01:11:25.629
Well, it has something to do
with what I found out

1415
01:11:25.716 --> 01:11:27.718
while I was working out
on the article.

1416
01:11:27.805 --> 01:11:31.069
Uh, I thought you didn't wanna
talk about the article tonight.

1417
01:11:31.156 --> 01:11:33.593
Um...

1418
01:11:33.680 --> 01:11:36.596
-Oh. Hold on a s-s-second.

1419
01:11:36.683 --> 01:11:39.382
-It's, uh, it's Aaron.
-Oh.

1420
01:11:39.425 --> 01:11:42.994
He says he needs to talk to me
about something that's urgent.

1421
01:11:43.037 --> 01:11:45.866
Oh. Uh, is everything all right?

1422
01:11:45.910 --> 01:11:47.999
I don't know,
but I, I should call him.

1423
01:11:48.086 --> 01:11:50.001
Um, give me a sec.

1424
01:11:54.048 --> 01:11:55.876
Erik?

1425
01:11:55.963 --> 01:11:58.618
-So glad to see you!
-Hi.

1426
01:11:58.705 --> 01:12:02.318
Oh. Mm. Don't you look handsome?

1427
01:12:02.405 --> 01:12:04.494
Thank you, Mayor Flynn.

1428
01:12:04.581 --> 01:12:07.975
-Um, you remember Charity?
-Uh, hi again.

1429
01:12:08.062 --> 01:12:10.326
I'm quite surprised
to see you here.

1430
01:12:10.369 --> 01:12:11.675
Oh, I...

1431
01:12:11.762 --> 01:12:13.807
I mentioned to you
the other day, uh,

1432
01:12:13.894 --> 01:12:15.461
she's my plus one.

1433
01:12:15.548 --> 01:12:17.637
You haven't read the article?

1434
01:12:17.724 --> 01:12:19.726
I'm sorry?

1435
01:12:19.813 --> 01:12:22.381
Trying to turn something
that is so special for our city

1436
01:12:22.468 --> 01:12:24.862
into a potential
fraud investigation?

1437
01:12:24.905 --> 01:12:27.038
-What?

1438
01:12:28.300 --> 01:12:29.997
-What?
-Wait...

1439
01:12:30.084 --> 01:12:32.522
Erik, I have no idea
what she's talking about.

1440
01:12:32.565 --> 01:12:36.308
"Erik Gallagher, Founder of NSB,

1441
01:12:36.395 --> 01:12:40.051
full of the Christmas spirit
or just full of it?

1442
01:12:40.138 --> 01:12:41.226
By Charity Jones."

1443
01:12:41.313 --> 01:12:44.577
Wait. I didn't write that.

1444
01:12:44.664 --> 01:12:48.494
You think my birth parents

1445
01:12:48.581 --> 01:12:51.802
are funding all of the gifts
to get a tax break?

1446
01:12:51.889 --> 01:12:54.587
Wait, hold on.

1447
01:12:54.631 --> 01:12:57.677
My boss must have rewritten
my article out of spite.

1448
01:12:57.764 --> 01:12:59.723
You didn't answer my question.

1449
01:13:02.943 --> 01:13:04.336
I'm sorry.

1450
01:13:06.469 --> 01:13:08.862
-I wanted to tell you.
-I can't believe this.

1451
01:13:10.603 --> 01:13:15.042
You promised that
you wouldn't make my parents

1452
01:13:15.086 --> 01:13:16.566
a part of the article.

1453
01:13:16.609 --> 01:13:19.307
I didn't! In fact,
I quit because of it all!

1454
01:13:19.395 --> 01:13:22.528
So when did you know
who they were?

1455
01:13:23.486 --> 01:13:24.922
Just a few days ago.

1456
01:13:24.965 --> 01:13:26.924
And like I said,
I wanted to tell you, but--

1457
01:13:27.011 --> 01:13:31.624
And so after you promised
that you wouldn't include them,

1458
01:13:31.668 --> 01:13:33.234
you were still trying
to find them?

1459
01:13:33.321 --> 01:13:35.498
Wait, no. That was Tish--

1460
01:13:35.585 --> 01:13:40.111
I don't, I don't know
who my parents are,

1461
01:13:40.154 --> 01:13:42.940
but they have nothing to do
with the Christmas Day giveaway.

1462
01:13:45.769 --> 01:13:47.771
Charity, I, I trusted you.

1463
01:13:47.858 --> 01:13:51.165
-How could you do this?
-I know. I'm sorry.

1464
01:13:51.252 --> 01:13:54.212
Me and you, all of this was,

1465
01:13:54.299 --> 01:13:57.737
was just so you could get ahead
in your career?

1466
01:13:57.824 --> 01:14:00.479
No! No, you've got it all wrong.

1467
01:14:00.523 --> 01:14:03.134
Erik, you know me, you know
that I would never do anything

1468
01:14:03.177 --> 01:14:05.092
to hurt you.

1469
01:14:05.179 --> 01:14:06.964
I think you should leave.

1470
01:14:08.966 --> 01:14:11.098
Erik, you have to believe me.

1471
01:14:11.142 --> 01:14:13.231
Like you believed me?

1472
01:14:17.627 --> 01:14:20.325
You know what,
I, I think I'm gonna leave.

1473
01:14:20.412 --> 01:14:24.590
I, uh, I need to prepare
for tomorrow's giveaway

1474
01:14:24.677 --> 01:14:27.463
if anybody even shows up, so...

1475
01:14:29.769 --> 01:14:31.728
Merry Christmas, Charity.

1476
01:14:35.471 --> 01:14:37.298
Erik, please!

1477
01:14:39.170 --> 01:14:40.476
Please...

1478
01:14:44.044 --> 01:14:47.004
tal music]

1479
01:14:54.272 --> 01:14:55.926
<i>Hi, this is Martin.</i>

1480
01:14:56.013 --> 01:14:57.623
<i>Please leave a message.</i>

1481
01:15:34.617 --> 01:15:37.837
<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o</i>

1482
01:15:37.924 --> 01:15:43.277
<i>♪ O-o-o-o-o-o-ria ♪</i>

1483
01:15:43.364 --> 01:15:47.760
<i>♪ In excelsis Deo ♪</i>

1484
01:15:47.847 --> 01:15:51.068
<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o ♪</i>

1485
01:15:51.155 --> 01:15:56.813
<i>♪ O-o-o-o-o-o-ria ♪</i>

1486
01:15:56.900 --> 01:16:01.600
<i>♪ In excelsis Deo ♪</i>

1487
01:16:01.687 --> 01:16:05.169
<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o ♪</i>

1488
01:16:05.256 --> 01:16:10.696
<i>♪ O-o-o-o-o-o-ria ♪</i>

1489
01:16:10.783 --> 01:16:17.616
<i>♪ In excelsis Deo ♪</i>

1490
01:16:17.703 --> 01:16:22.403
<i>♪ Shepherds why this jubilee? ♪</i>

1491
01:16:22.490 --> 01:16:26.973
<i>♪ Why your joyous strains
prolong? ♪</i>

1492
01:16:27.060 --> 01:16:30.673
<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o ♪</i>

1493
01:16:30.760 --> 01:16:36.069
<i>♪ O-o-o-o-o-o-ria ♪</i>

1494
01:16:36.156 --> 01:16:40.726
<i>♪ In excelsis Deo ♪</i>

1495
01:16:40.813 --> 01:16:45.252
<i>♪ Glo-o-o-o-o-o ♪</i>

1496
01:16:45.339 --> 01:16:50.301
<i>♪ O-o-o-o-o-o-ria ♪</i>

1497
01:16:50.344 --> 01:16:52.999
<i>♪ In excelsis</i>

1498
01:16:53.043 --> 01:16:58.483
<i>♪ Deo</i>

1499
01:17:02.313 --> 01:17:05.011
Dad.
-There's my girl.

1500
01:17:05.098 --> 01:17:07.927
You have no idea
how happy I am to see you.

1501
01:17:08.624 --> 01:17:11.409
Hey. Hey.

1502
01:17:11.496 --> 01:17:15.282
There, there.
Everything's gonna be all right.

1503
01:17:17.067 --> 01:17:19.330
I'm so sorry, honey.

1504
01:17:19.417 --> 01:17:22.333
Janet should have
never have done that to you.

1505
01:17:22.420 --> 01:17:24.030
I knew
as soon as I read the article

1506
01:17:24.117 --> 01:17:26.685
that you would never write
that kind of fluff.

1507
01:17:26.772 --> 01:17:29.470
Well, he thinks
I'm a horrible person.

1508
01:17:29.557 --> 01:17:32.212
You should have seen the look
on his face.

1509
01:17:32.299 --> 01:17:34.519
He was heartbroken.

1510
01:17:34.606 --> 01:17:36.260
A person can only experience
heartbreak

1511
01:17:36.347 --> 01:17:38.392
if they're truly in love.

1512
01:17:38.436 --> 01:17:41.918
And if he cares about you
the way I think he does,

1513
01:17:42.005 --> 01:17:44.181
he'll come to his senses.

1514
01:17:44.268 --> 01:17:48.446
I don't know. He wants to be
with someone who believes.

1515
01:17:48.533 --> 01:17:51.579
And you don't?

1516
01:17:51.623 --> 01:17:54.408
Not everything
has to be about facts

1517
01:17:54.495 --> 01:17:57.107
and what adds up.

1518
01:18:00.545 --> 01:18:03.200
You know what,
let's go for a walk.

1519
01:18:03.243 --> 01:18:05.506
The fresh air will do us good.

1520
01:18:09.772 --> 01:18:12.035
Don't sweat the small stuff.

1521
01:18:13.558 --> 01:18:15.734
Everything's gonna be all right.

1522
01:18:15.778 --> 01:18:19.216
It's Christmas Eve,
magic in the air.

1523
01:18:19.303 --> 01:18:22.915
Yes, I'm... aware.

1524
01:18:22.959 --> 01:18:26.266
-Oh. I'm so sorry.
-I-it's quite all right.

1525
01:18:26.353 --> 01:18:28.399
Frank Murray? Is that you?

1526
01:18:28.486 --> 01:18:32.446
Marty! Wow! It's been too long!

1527
01:18:32.490 --> 01:18:36.276
-Uh, this is my wife, Diane.
-Hi, Diane.

1528
01:18:36.363 --> 01:18:39.932
How have you been, Frank?
Oh, and how's the shop?

1529
01:18:40.019 --> 01:18:43.414
-I need to get over there soon.
-It's fantastic.

1530
01:18:43.501 --> 01:18:45.111
The Christmas truffles
sold out early today,

1531
01:18:45.198 --> 01:18:47.592
so I certainly can't complain.

1532
01:18:47.635 --> 01:18:49.463
Did you say Christmas truffles?

1533
01:18:49.507 --> 01:18:52.466
Charity, this is Frank,
owner of Frank's Chocolate Shop

1534
01:18:52.553 --> 01:18:55.165
in the West village.
We went to NYU together.

1535
01:18:55.252 --> 01:18:58.995
-Charity Jones? The reporter?
-Hey, you're Frank?

1536
01:18:59.082 --> 01:19:01.606
I waited for an hour
at the diner.

1537
01:19:01.693 --> 01:19:04.261
-On 34th.
-Broadway.

1538
01:19:04.304 --> 01:19:06.872
Uh, I'm so sorry for the mix-up.

1539
01:19:06.959 --> 01:19:08.482
Yeah, me, too.

1540
01:19:08.526 --> 01:19:10.528
But if I didn't talk
to you, then...

1541
01:19:12.704 --> 01:19:15.751
-Oh, my...
-Charity, are you okay?

1542
01:19:18.710 --> 01:19:20.451
It was, it was so nice
to meet you both.

1543
01:19:20.494 --> 01:19:21.887
Uh, dad, something just came up.

1544
01:19:21.974 --> 01:19:23.759
I'll meet you
back at the apartment, okay?

1545
01:19:51.090 --> 01:19:54.441
<i>It all started
on an early December morning</i>

1546
01:19:54.528 --> 01:19:56.792
<i>at a newsstand.</i>

1547
01:19:56.879 --> 01:19:59.055
<i>Little did I know
that Erik Gallagher</i>

1548
01:19:59.098 --> 01:20:02.885
<i>or as he's more well known,
Erik Christmas,</i>

1549
01:20:02.928 --> 01:20:05.104
<i>was about to change my life
forever.</i>

1550
01:20:07.803 --> 01:20:12.024
<i>Because of him, I learned
that kindness and love</i>

1551
01:20:12.111 --> 01:20:15.201
<i>have the power
to give people hope,</i>

1552
01:20:15.245 --> 01:20:19.815
<i>and make the seemingly
impossible possible.</i>

1553
01:20:22.426 --> 01:20:25.690
<i>Now I know in my heart
that Santa is real.</i>

1554
01:20:26.865 --> 01:20:29.215
<i>All you have to do is believe.</i>

1555
01:20:29.259 --> 01:20:33.132
<i>I mean, really believe.</i>

1556
01:20:33.219 --> 01:20:37.006
<i>And the spirit of Christmas
will do the rest.</i>

1557
01:20:56.808 --> 01:20:58.375
Ten o'clock?

1558
01:21:42.027 --> 01:21:44.551
Good morning, sunshine.

1559
01:21:44.638 --> 01:21:46.814
-Merry Christmas.
-Oh.

1560
01:21:46.858 --> 01:21:49.295
What were you doing up so late
last night, huh?

1561
01:21:49.382 --> 01:21:53.343
Dad, will you come with me
to the park?

1562
01:21:53.386 --> 01:21:56.259
I think I've got to make things
right before it's too late.

1563
01:21:56.302 --> 01:21:58.478
I thought you would never ask.

1564
01:22:11.665 --> 01:22:14.407
Whoa! A real scooter!

1565
01:22:26.376 --> 01:22:27.812
Okay.

1566
01:22:28.856 --> 01:22:30.162
I think I should go find Erik.

1567
01:22:30.249 --> 01:22:32.469
Yes. Go to him, honey.

1568
01:22:32.556 --> 01:22:34.732
I love you.

1569
01:22:34.819 --> 01:22:36.647
-I love you, too, kiddo.

1570
01:22:36.734 --> 01:22:38.605
-Now go!

1571
01:22:58.886 --> 01:23:00.671
Hey.

1572
01:23:00.758 --> 01:23:02.499
Hey.

1573
01:23:02.586 --> 01:23:05.806
-I read your blog.
-Really?

1574
01:23:05.893 --> 01:23:07.939
You're a great writer, Charity.

1575
01:23:10.768 --> 01:23:13.336
Erik, I'm sorry
that I doubted you

1576
01:23:13.423 --> 01:23:17.601
and it took me so long
to understand, but I get it now.

1577
01:23:19.081 --> 01:23:21.605
-I believe.
-It's okay.

1578
01:23:24.303 --> 01:23:27.524
Charity, what, what you wrote...

1579
01:23:29.134 --> 01:23:32.268
did you mean it
that you were falling in love?

1580
01:23:32.355 --> 01:23:34.400
No, I...

1581
01:23:34.487 --> 01:23:36.533
I am falling in love with you.

1582
01:23:37.360 --> 01:23:38.535
Good...

1583
01:23:40.189 --> 01:23:42.539
because I'm falling in love
with you, too.

1584
01:23:45.629 --> 01:23:47.283
Christmas delivery!

1585
01:23:47.370 --> 01:23:49.589
Oh? From who?

1586
01:23:49.676 --> 01:23:51.548
Santa, of course.

1587
01:24:03.603 --> 01:24:05.779
It's the letter.

1588
01:24:05.866 --> 01:24:07.259
Merry Christmas, Charity.

1589
01:24:09.435 --> 01:24:10.697
Go ahead.

1590
01:24:12.786 --> 01:24:14.310
Uh, hello?

1591
01:24:14.397 --> 01:24:15.572
<i>Hi,
I'd like to speak</i>

1592
01:24:15.659 --> 01:24:17.269
<i>to Charity Jones, please.</i>

1593
01:24:17.356 --> 01:24:18.792
This is her.

1594
01:24:18.879 --> 01:24:21.621
Hi, this is Mike Hollis
calling from <i>The Times.</i>

1595
01:24:21.708 --> 01:24:23.710
I'm sorry to bother you
on Christmas Day.

1596
01:24:23.797 --> 01:24:26.974
Oh, no, uh, that's all right.
How can I help you?

1597
01:24:27.018 --> 01:24:28.193
I've been seeing
your blog post is getting

1598
01:24:28.280 --> 01:24:31.588
a lot of attention today.
I read it.

1599
01:24:31.675 --> 01:24:33.807
<i>I think it's a wonderful piece.</i>

1600
01:24:33.894 --> 01:24:35.809
-Thank you.
<i>So listen.</i>

1601
01:24:35.896 --> 01:24:37.376
I won't take up
too much of your time,

1602
01:24:37.463 --> 01:24:40.118
but I wanted to get to you
before anyone else did.

1603
01:24:40.205 --> 01:24:42.251
There's an opening
here at <i>The Times,</i>

1604
01:24:42.338 --> 01:24:43.861
in the New York region section.

1605
01:24:43.948 --> 01:24:45.776
We're looking for a new reporter

1606
01:24:45.863 --> 01:24:48.083
<i>and I think you might be
the one to fill that space.</i>

1607
01:24:48.170 --> 01:24:49.954
Me? <i>The Times?</i>

1608
01:24:49.997 --> 01:24:52.304
Would it be all right if I gave
you a call in the new year

1609
01:24:52.391 --> 01:24:54.089
to schedule a meeting?

1610
01:24:54.176 --> 01:24:56.482
Yes! Yes!

1611
01:24:56.526 --> 01:24:59.050
A million times yes!

1612
01:24:59.137 --> 01:25:01.139
Good. Merry Christmas.

1613
01:25:01.226 --> 01:25:02.923
Merry Christmas.

1614
01:25:13.760 --> 01:25:18.069
What could possibly make
this Christmas any better?

1615
01:25:18.156 --> 01:25:19.810
I can think of something.

1616
01:25:32.518 --> 01:25:35.391
Ho, ho, ho!

1617
01:25:38.394 --> 01:25:42.267
Merry Christmas!