WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:19.060 --> 00:00:21.104 -♪ Oh -♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 4 00:00:21.187 --> 00:00:22.981 ♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 5 00:00:23.064 --> 00:00:25.775 -♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la -♪ Oh, oh ♪ 6 00:00:25.859 --> 00:00:29.487 -♪ Aah, oh -♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 7 00:00:29.571 --> 00:00:31.406 -♪ Yeah, yeah -♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 8 00:00:31.489 --> 00:00:33.950 -♪ Aah -♪ La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 9 00:00:34.034 --> 00:00:35.076 ♪ Aah-aah-aah ♪ 10 00:00:35.160 --> 00:00:37.037 ♪ Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells ♪ 11 00:00:37.120 --> 00:00:38.997 ♪ All seem to say, "Throw cares away" ♪ 12 00:00:39.080 --> 00:00:41.082 ♪ Christmas is here, bringing good cheer ♪ 13 00:00:41.166 --> 00:00:43.168 ♪ To young and old, meek and the bold ♪ 14 00:00:43.251 --> 00:00:45.128 -♪ Ding dong, ding dong -♪ That is their song ♪ 15 00:00:45.211 --> 00:00:47.088 ♪ With joyful ring, all caroling ♪ 16 00:00:47.172 --> 00:00:48.965 ♪ One seems to hear words of good cheer ♪ 17 00:00:49.049 --> 00:00:51.051 ♪ From everywhere, filling the air ♪ 18 00:00:51.134 --> 00:00:53.094 ♪ Oh, how they pound, raising the sound ♪ 19 00:00:53.178 --> 00:00:55.096 ♪ O'er hill and dale, telling their tale ♪ 20 00:00:55.180 --> 00:00:57.015 ♪ Gaily they ring, while people sing ♪ 21 00:00:57.098 --> 00:00:59.059 ♪ Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here ♪ 22 00:00:59.142 --> 00:01:01.269 -♪ Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas -♪ Merry ♪ 23 00:01:01.352 --> 00:01:03.104 ♪ Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas ♪ 24 00:01:03.188 --> 00:01:05.231 ♪ On and on they send, on without end ♪ 25 00:01:05.315 --> 00:01:07.901 ♪ Their joyful tone to every home… ♪ 26 00:01:07.984 --> 00:01:10.403 [woman] Hey, Sally. This is taking longer than I thought. 27 00:01:10.487 --> 00:01:13.573 -[horn blares] -Can you jump on my schedule a bit more? 28 00:01:13.656 --> 00:01:16.076 I'm working my way through the congresswoman's Christmas list, 29 00:01:16.159 --> 00:01:18.286 and I'm still two cashmere sweaters 30 00:01:18.369 --> 00:01:20.663 and a Tiffany bracelet away from the bottom. 31 00:01:21.247 --> 00:01:24.959 I'm feeling less like a legislative aide and more and more a personal shopper. 32 00:01:25.043 --> 00:01:26.336 It's a compliment, Erica. 33 00:01:26.419 --> 00:01:29.297 The congresswoman takes her Christmas shopping very seriously. 34 00:01:29.380 --> 00:01:30.840 That's why she only trusts it to you. 35 00:01:30.924 --> 00:01:32.801 That's a positive spin. 36 00:01:33.551 --> 00:01:34.803 [Santa chuckles] 37 00:01:34.886 --> 00:01:37.597 Oh, I found that article you wanted. 38 00:01:37.680 --> 00:01:38.556 [typing] 39 00:01:39.224 --> 00:01:40.308 What's a Christmas Drop? 40 00:01:40.391 --> 00:01:43.019 [Erica] It's some sort of mission out of an airbase in the Pacific 41 00:01:43.103 --> 00:01:46.731 where they parachute gifts and supplies to remote islands at Christmas. 42 00:01:46.815 --> 00:01:50.110 I am sending you a photo of the headline page now. 43 00:01:53.655 --> 00:01:56.241 So who's Major Eye Candy in the Santa cap? 44 00:01:56.324 --> 00:01:57.367 [phone alert] 45 00:02:00.912 --> 00:02:03.039 [chuckles] I have no idea. 46 00:02:03.123 --> 00:02:04.457 But ever since the congresswoman 47 00:02:04.541 --> 00:02:07.502 became head of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission… 48 00:02:07.585 --> 00:02:08.545 [laughs] 49 00:02:08.628 --> 00:02:11.131 …this base has been at the top of her naughty list. 50 00:02:11.881 --> 00:02:15.135 ♪ I'm dreaming ♪ 51 00:02:15.218 --> 00:02:19.597 ♪ Of a white Christmas ♪ 52 00:02:20.390 --> 00:02:25.228 ♪ Just like the ones I used to know ♪ 53 00:02:26.813 --> 00:02:30.608 ♪ Where the treetops glisten ♪ 54 00:02:30.692 --> 00:02:34.696 ♪ And children listen ♪ 55 00:02:34.779 --> 00:02:40.326 ♪ To hear sleigh bells in the snow ♪ 56 00:02:42.495 --> 00:02:43.496 ♪ I'm… ♪ 57 00:02:43.580 --> 00:02:50.295 [group singing] ♪ I'm dreaming Of a white Christmas ♪ 58 00:02:51.129 --> 00:02:55.842 ♪ With every Christmas card I write ♪ 59 00:02:56.551 --> 00:02:59.345 -[man] ♪ May your day-- ♪ -[audio dropping] 60 00:02:59.888 --> 00:03:01.014 Again? 61 00:03:01.097 --> 00:03:03.224 Sorry, I lost you. Indiana, are you guys there? 62 00:03:03.808 --> 00:03:06.144 -[buzzing] -Yeah. No, the Wi-Fi's buffering again. 63 00:03:06.227 --> 00:03:08.980 Haskell, I thought we agreed to upgrade our bandwidth. 64 00:03:09.063 --> 00:03:09.898 We did. 65 00:03:09.981 --> 00:03:13.109 But since you had me put the router in the barn so you could FaceTime the vet, 66 00:03:13.193 --> 00:03:14.652 the signal's too weak. 67 00:03:14.736 --> 00:03:16.613 Let's just reboot the modem. 68 00:03:16.696 --> 00:03:19.407 -No! Then we'll lose Andrew. No! Haskell! -[sighs] 69 00:03:19.490 --> 00:03:22.952 And so ends our family's attempt at Christmas caroling via web. 70 00:03:23.036 --> 00:03:24.662 Ah, that's okay, sis. 71 00:03:24.746 --> 00:03:26.623 Watching Mom and Dad bicker about Wi-Fi 72 00:03:26.706 --> 00:03:28.917 reminds me of Christmas more than you know. 73 00:03:30.251 --> 00:03:32.587 How's your Christmas over there, Uncle Andrew? 74 00:03:33.087 --> 00:03:35.089 Well, you heard of a partridge in a pear tree? 75 00:03:35.673 --> 00:03:37.592 I got a seagull in a coconut palm. 76 00:03:37.675 --> 00:03:40.553 Maybe you could borrow an Air Force jet and fly home. 77 00:03:40.637 --> 00:03:42.931 -It's only eight days till Christmas. -[laughs] 78 00:03:43.014 --> 00:03:44.891 I wish I could, kiddo, but they need me here. 79 00:03:44.974 --> 00:03:47.018 We got a big job helping Santa out. 80 00:03:47.685 --> 00:03:50.063 I know. Mom told me. 81 00:03:50.980 --> 00:03:53.483 I just wish you were here for Christmas. 82 00:03:54.651 --> 00:03:56.152 Me, too, pumpkin. 83 00:03:56.236 --> 00:03:57.445 Me, too. 84 00:04:08.373 --> 00:04:10.708 [man 1] Man, I really miss home this time of year. 85 00:04:10.792 --> 00:04:14.045 [man 2] Look, man, I'm telling you, nothing beats Christmas in Wisconsin. 86 00:04:14.128 --> 00:04:17.048 Ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling through the trees. 87 00:04:17.131 --> 00:04:19.133 -Winter there is the best season there is. -[laughs] 88 00:04:19.217 --> 00:04:21.261 Yeah, Wisconsin's got all the seasons, all right. 89 00:04:21.344 --> 00:04:24.555 It's got winter, still winter, more winter, mud, and then winter again. 90 00:04:24.639 --> 00:04:26.808 [Andrew laughs] Repeatin' the same joke each day 91 00:04:26.891 --> 00:04:28.935 -doesn't make it any funnier, eh, Joker? -Hah! 92 00:04:29.018 --> 00:04:31.479 Look, I just thought adding in the extra "winter" 93 00:04:31.562 --> 00:04:34.148 -would give it more life, you know? -'Cause it had life? 94 00:04:34.232 --> 00:04:37.568 [Joker] The joke is Wisconsin's got nothing on Arizona. 95 00:04:37.652 --> 00:04:40.571 And, man, do I miss my momma's eggnog pumpkin pie. 96 00:04:41.948 --> 00:04:46.411 What about you, Sunshine? Miss anything? Anyone? 97 00:04:47.662 --> 00:04:48.955 I really miss Cam. 98 00:04:50.415 --> 00:04:51.416 My '67 Camaro. 99 00:04:52.250 --> 00:04:54.419 -[laughs] -In my garage, gatherin' dust. 100 00:04:54.502 --> 00:04:58.214 Well, we all wanna be home this time of year, but, uh, we got the next best thing. 101 00:04:58.756 --> 00:05:00.216 Need your signature, Captain. 102 00:05:01.843 --> 00:05:04.220 [sighs] Are you gonna be on base for Christmas, Airman? 103 00:05:04.304 --> 00:05:05.763 Afraid so, sir. 104 00:05:05.847 --> 00:05:07.473 Well, we got the Drop coming up. 105 00:05:07.557 --> 00:05:09.934 The typhoon last month ripped the roof off of our warehouse, 106 00:05:10.018 --> 00:05:12.562 and we lost most of our donations, so we're still playing catch-up. 107 00:05:12.645 --> 00:05:14.814 -We could use as much help as we can get. -I'm signed up. 108 00:05:14.897 --> 00:05:16.024 Well done. 109 00:05:16.524 --> 00:05:18.276 We got a fundraiser coming up this weekend. 110 00:05:18.359 --> 00:05:21.029 It's gonna be lots of good music, good people, holiday cheer. 111 00:05:21.112 --> 00:05:23.448 And dancing. Lots and lots of dancing. 112 00:05:23.531 --> 00:05:24.532 [laughter] 113 00:05:24.615 --> 00:05:26.242 I'm a world-class dancer, Sunshine. 114 00:05:26.326 --> 00:05:29.912 You know, there might be enough room for me to show you all my moves. 115 00:05:31.122 --> 00:05:32.665 -Not gonna happen. -[soldier laughs] 116 00:05:32.749 --> 00:05:35.543 Yeah, you wouldn't wanna miss Joker's world-class dancing. 117 00:05:35.626 --> 00:05:37.128 [Andrew] It's for the best cause, so… 118 00:05:37.211 --> 00:05:39.505 Yeah, that's just one part of the captain's personal mission 119 00:05:39.589 --> 00:05:42.842 to make sure that nobody in this base misses the holiday season. 120 00:05:42.925 --> 00:05:44.635 [Andrew] If we can't be home for Christmas… 121 00:05:46.304 --> 00:05:48.765 -we're gonna bring Christmas here. -[laughing] 122 00:05:48.848 --> 00:05:51.976 -[chuckles] -[radio] ♪ Happy Christmas ♪ 123 00:05:53.061 --> 00:05:55.563 ♪ Happy Christmas ♪ 124 00:05:56.397 --> 00:06:01.110 ♪ Happy Christmas, everyone ♪ 125 00:06:01.194 --> 00:06:04.113 [Erica] Come on, Sam. The committee meeting ended at three a.m., okay? 126 00:06:04.197 --> 00:06:06.407 The congresswoman was tired and misspoke. 127 00:06:06.491 --> 00:06:08.743 How about you quote someone else for your article, 128 00:06:08.826 --> 00:06:14.624 and maybe I can find an invite for you for the French embassy's New Year's party? 129 00:06:16.042 --> 00:06:19.545 Yes. With a plus one. Great. 130 00:06:20.713 --> 00:06:22.131 You're magic. 131 00:06:22.215 --> 00:06:23.674 I think this legislative-aide thing 132 00:06:23.758 --> 00:06:26.177 may put your personal shopping career on the back burner. 133 00:06:26.260 --> 00:06:29.055 And that's why you're a shoo-in to be the next chief of staff. 134 00:06:29.138 --> 00:06:31.641 Last I checked, we already have one. 135 00:06:31.724 --> 00:06:35.103 Not for long. I hear that lobbying group just upped Sheila's offer. 136 00:06:35.186 --> 00:06:37.146 -Seriously? -Mm-hm. 137 00:06:37.939 --> 00:06:38.981 …cowboys, cowboys… 138 00:06:39.065 --> 00:06:40.233 No. There's… [sighs] 139 00:06:40.316 --> 00:06:43.444 …others way ahead of me in line for that, like Matt. 140 00:06:43.528 --> 00:06:44.904 How do I compete with a guy 141 00:06:44.987 --> 00:06:48.032 that can pull off a holiday tie and a matching pocket square? 142 00:06:48.116 --> 00:06:49.951 -[laughs] -[phones chiming] 143 00:06:51.702 --> 00:06:52.829 Bradford's Bat-Signal. 144 00:06:52.912 --> 00:06:55.081 -It's all emojis. She's in trouble. -Mm. 145 00:06:55.665 --> 00:06:56.707 I got this. 146 00:07:02.213 --> 00:07:05.216 [woman] Well, it's… it's quite a lot of detail to take in. 147 00:07:05.299 --> 00:07:08.344 Excuse me, congresswoman. You're wanted on an urgent matter. 148 00:07:09.053 --> 00:07:10.763 -National security. -Mm. 149 00:07:11.264 --> 00:07:12.098 -Excuse us. -Mm. 150 00:07:13.182 --> 00:07:14.934 Ah, that was perfect timing. 151 00:07:15.017 --> 00:07:19.522 Remind me not to have discussions with snow sculpture enthusiasts again. 152 00:07:19.605 --> 00:07:20.982 I'll add it to the list, ma'am. 153 00:07:21.899 --> 00:07:23.443 Okay. You have 40 minutes 154 00:07:23.526 --> 00:07:26.154 before your meeting with General Mason about the closure proposals. 155 00:07:26.237 --> 00:07:27.530 -[Bradford] That's today? -Mm-hm. 156 00:07:27.613 --> 00:07:30.491 [Bradford] Where are you with the research on that air base in the Pacific? 157 00:07:30.575 --> 00:07:33.286 Andersen is the base. I'm pulling together some info. 158 00:07:35.997 --> 00:07:38.207 "Operation Christmas Drop." 159 00:07:38.291 --> 00:07:39.959 They've been using our military cargo planes 160 00:07:40.042 --> 00:07:43.379 to drop gifts and supplies to remote islands at Christmas. 161 00:07:43.463 --> 00:07:46.424 If we're looking to close down bases, this one's flashing red and green. 162 00:07:46.507 --> 00:07:48.676 They're calling it a low altitude training exercise. 163 00:07:48.759 --> 00:07:50.845 That just happens to be dropping Christmas presents. 164 00:07:50.928 --> 00:07:52.972 Yes, but I'm sure there's more to it than that. 165 00:07:53.055 --> 00:07:55.975 Well, then, find out. I'm gonna send you over there. 166 00:07:56.058 --> 00:07:58.936 You can assess their operations, suggest cuts, 167 00:07:59.020 --> 00:08:01.481 or, better yet, make a case for base closure. 168 00:08:01.564 --> 00:08:02.398 You're sending me? 169 00:08:02.482 --> 00:08:06.152 I need your investigative prowess to turn over every stone on that island. 170 00:08:07.069 --> 00:08:10.072 You know, January in the tropics doesn't sound so bad. 171 00:08:10.156 --> 00:08:14.827 Says here this Drop thing is in a week. You need to be there before it happens. 172 00:08:15.912 --> 00:08:17.622 Boots on the ground, Miller. 173 00:08:17.705 --> 00:08:19.081 [Bradford walking away] 174 00:08:19.165 --> 00:08:21.000 Kind of had plans for Christmas. 175 00:08:21.083 --> 00:08:22.710 [phone ringing] 176 00:08:22.793 --> 00:08:24.378 [sighing] Hey, Dad. 177 00:08:25.213 --> 00:08:28.299 I guess, by the look on your face, you got my message. 178 00:08:28.382 --> 00:08:30.801 [Dad] Honey, what assignment is so important 179 00:08:30.885 --> 00:08:33.638 you have to cancel Christmas with your family this time? 180 00:08:33.721 --> 00:08:36.432 Look, I know you're disappointed, but I can't get out of it. 181 00:08:36.516 --> 00:08:40.561 [sighs] Carol and I were really looking forward to seeing you this year. 182 00:08:40.645 --> 00:08:41.479 I know, Dad. 183 00:08:41.562 --> 00:08:43.898 But it's a chief of staff job opening, 184 00:08:43.981 --> 00:08:46.150 and this might be a real game-changer for me. 185 00:08:48.444 --> 00:08:50.905 Are you sure that's really the reason, sweetheart? 186 00:08:50.988 --> 00:08:52.198 What else would it be? 187 00:08:53.407 --> 00:08:56.827 You haven't been here for Christmas since your mom passed away, Eri. 188 00:08:56.911 --> 00:09:00.248 If you could just give Carol a chance, I think you two could be friends. 189 00:09:00.331 --> 00:09:02.041 It's not Carol, Dad. 190 00:09:03.626 --> 00:09:05.962 Look, maybe there's a way that I can… 191 00:09:06.879 --> 00:09:08.631 come for your birthday, maybe. 192 00:09:09.382 --> 00:09:10.591 Another "maybe." 193 00:09:11.968 --> 00:09:13.511 Well, that's the best I got, Dad. 194 00:09:14.345 --> 00:09:17.181 Be safe. I love you. 195 00:09:18.516 --> 00:09:20.476 Okay. I love you. 196 00:09:21.519 --> 00:09:22.520 [sighs] 197 00:09:25.189 --> 00:09:26.482 [sighs] 198 00:09:29.110 --> 00:09:30.111 I know, Mom. 199 00:09:31.195 --> 00:09:32.196 I'm trying. 200 00:09:38.828 --> 00:09:41.205 -[Andrew] Permission to enter, sir? -Enter. 201 00:09:47.461 --> 00:09:48.671 At ease, Andrew. 202 00:09:48.754 --> 00:09:51.382 -You asked to see me, sir? -I did. 203 00:09:51.465 --> 00:09:54.927 I got off the phone with the head of the Armed Services Committee this morning. 204 00:09:55.011 --> 00:09:57.805 Word is, we're on the short list for realignment or closure. 205 00:09:57.888 --> 00:09:58.723 Seriously, sir? 206 00:09:58.806 --> 00:10:00.433 They make a final decision in a few weeks, 207 00:10:00.516 --> 00:10:02.643 but a friend on the Hill got a message to me saying 208 00:10:02.727 --> 00:10:04.729 we've got a target on our backs. 209 00:10:04.812 --> 00:10:07.982 But, sir, we're the most strategically important location in the South Pacific. 210 00:10:08.065 --> 00:10:10.901 Maybe, but this didn't help. 211 00:10:11.819 --> 00:10:14.447 For some reason, this has grabbed Washington's attention, 212 00:10:14.530 --> 00:10:15.990 and now we're in their crosshairs. 213 00:10:16.073 --> 00:10:18.367 -And I need you to get us out of it. -Me, sir? 214 00:10:18.451 --> 00:10:22.955 There's a congressional aide flying in from DC to evaluate base operations. 215 00:10:23.039 --> 00:10:25.541 I need someone to show 'em around, put our best foot forward. 216 00:10:26.125 --> 00:10:27.793 But, sir, I'm a cargo pilot. 217 00:10:27.877 --> 00:10:30.046 You've also got mad people skills, Captain. 218 00:10:30.129 --> 00:10:33.090 And there isn't anyone on this base I would trust more to pull this off. 219 00:10:33.174 --> 00:10:36.802 Sir, I really think you'd be better off with one of the base PAOs. 220 00:10:36.886 --> 00:10:37.720 You know, the-- 221 00:10:37.803 --> 00:10:41.265 If I put a Public Affairs Officer on this, it would make it official, Andrew. 222 00:10:41.349 --> 00:10:43.017 We're not supposed to know about this yet. 223 00:10:43.934 --> 00:10:45.061 We got nothin' to hide. 224 00:10:45.144 --> 00:10:48.814 Exactly, which is why I want you to make sure this bean-counter sees 225 00:10:48.898 --> 00:10:51.192 we are 100% mission-focused on this base. 226 00:10:51.817 --> 00:10:54.236 The flight from DC lands at 0900 tomorrow. 227 00:10:56.155 --> 00:10:56.989 That is all. 228 00:10:58.157 --> 00:10:59.241 Understood, sir. 229 00:11:19.929 --> 00:11:20.930 Hi! 230 00:11:21.847 --> 00:11:23.516 [Erica] Those look dangerous. 231 00:11:24.850 --> 00:11:26.185 Unexploded ordnance? 232 00:11:27.561 --> 00:11:28.688 -Used to be. -Uh-huh. 233 00:11:29.313 --> 00:11:31.232 Now we just use it to keep tourists off our break. 234 00:11:33.359 --> 00:11:35.236 Aren't you a little overdressed for the beach? 235 00:11:35.319 --> 00:11:37.822 Aren't you a little underdressed for an officer? 236 00:11:39.031 --> 00:11:40.533 Off duty… 237 00:11:40.616 --> 00:11:42.159 for eight more minutes. 238 00:11:43.911 --> 00:11:47.123 If you're lost, the resort is back that way two clicks. 239 00:11:47.206 --> 00:11:51.460 I'm not lost. Just wanna stretch my legs. It was a pretty long flight. 240 00:11:52.086 --> 00:11:54.672 -Long flight? -Yeah, 36 hours from DC. 241 00:11:57.800 --> 00:11:58.634 Washington? 242 00:12:00.177 --> 00:12:02.263 Washington, DC. 243 00:12:04.390 --> 00:12:05.433 I think I'm your ride. 244 00:12:06.392 --> 00:12:07.560 Huh. 245 00:12:10.396 --> 00:12:13.899 [Andrew] Seriously, General Hatcher said your flight lands at 0900. 246 00:12:14.734 --> 00:12:19.155 I switched planes in Pearl and shaved two hours off of my trip. 247 00:12:19.238 --> 00:12:22.116 In my line of work, I look for ways to improve efficiency. 248 00:12:23.659 --> 00:12:25.619 And what brainiac steered you down to the beach? 249 00:12:25.703 --> 00:12:27.538 Oh, the same one that tried your cell five times 250 00:12:27.621 --> 00:12:29.248 while you were out playing in the water. 251 00:12:32.376 --> 00:12:33.377 Oh. 252 00:12:34.295 --> 00:12:35.963 So it was one of the smart brainiacs. 253 00:12:36.797 --> 00:12:38.090 -Is this military issue? -Nope. 254 00:12:38.174 --> 00:12:41.677 It's my Jeep. I wouldn't use a military-issue vehicle for personal use. 255 00:12:42.553 --> 00:12:43.804 By the way, the name's Andrew. 256 00:12:43.888 --> 00:12:46.056 Oh, I know. I recognize you. 257 00:12:47.767 --> 00:12:49.143 From that Stars and Stripes article 258 00:12:49.226 --> 00:12:51.937 about cargo pilots providing just-in-time combat support? 259 00:12:52.021 --> 00:12:56.358 [laughs] No, from the ukulele Santa photo in the newspaper. 260 00:12:56.442 --> 00:12:59.028 No offense, ma'am, but you don't know the first thing about me. 261 00:12:59.945 --> 00:13:01.530 Captain Andrew Jantz, 262 00:13:01.614 --> 00:13:06.619 interim commander on G-Series orders for the 734th Air Mobility Squadron. 263 00:13:06.702 --> 00:13:08.788 You've been a cargo pilot for nine years. 264 00:13:08.871 --> 00:13:12.166 You graduated UCLA ROTC with high honors 265 00:13:12.249 --> 00:13:15.044 and a reprimand for a prank involving the colonel's car… 266 00:13:15.878 --> 00:13:17.004 and a possum. 267 00:13:18.839 --> 00:13:20.716 Well, maybe I know a little bit about you, too. 268 00:13:20.800 --> 00:13:22.301 -Really? -Yeah. 269 00:13:23.219 --> 00:13:25.805 By that accent, I'd say you hail from Philadelphia. 270 00:13:25.888 --> 00:13:29.350 That key chain on your tote bag says you went to Georgetown. 271 00:13:29.433 --> 00:13:32.561 And by the way you like to call the shots, you headed your college sorority. 272 00:13:33.604 --> 00:13:34.438 Impressive. 273 00:13:36.482 --> 00:13:37.733 Wildly inaccurate. 274 00:13:38.317 --> 00:13:41.111 The accent is from Boston, but I went to UPenn 275 00:13:41.195 --> 00:13:43.989 and lost most of it in a Delaware Valley dialect. 276 00:13:44.073 --> 00:13:47.284 And the key chain on my tote is from Georgetown, but it was a gift 277 00:13:47.368 --> 00:13:51.163 from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service conference in Qatar. 278 00:13:51.247 --> 00:13:54.124 [man on radio] Hey, Claws. You, uh, got that bean-counter yet? 279 00:13:54.750 --> 00:13:55.751 "Claus"? 280 00:13:57.461 --> 00:14:00.840 Around here, I'm not Andrew. I'm Claws. C-L-A-W-S. 281 00:14:00.923 --> 00:14:03.425 It's an aircrew tradition to address each other with call signs. 282 00:14:03.509 --> 00:14:06.178 I would have thought "Claus" as in Santa would have made more sense. 283 00:14:06.262 --> 00:14:08.722 One picture in a Santa hat isn't enough to earn a call sign. 284 00:14:08.806 --> 00:14:14.603 Okay, Claws, why did your general pick you to fly my Jeep this week? 285 00:14:15.312 --> 00:14:16.605 Must be his great sense of humor. 286 00:14:17.606 --> 00:14:19.692 And your boss sending you here a week before Christmas? 287 00:14:20.985 --> 00:14:22.278 Duty calls. 288 00:14:22.361 --> 00:14:24.321 You won't find any inefficiencies. 289 00:14:24.405 --> 00:14:27.700 I'd like to see things for myself, just the same. 290 00:14:30.452 --> 00:14:31.328 Now I understand. 291 00:14:32.162 --> 00:14:33.330 Understand what? 292 00:14:33.414 --> 00:14:34.915 Why your boss sent you here. 293 00:14:36.083 --> 00:14:38.502 So you wouldn't spoil the office Christmas party. 294 00:14:39.295 --> 00:14:40.546 Just drive. 295 00:14:59.565 --> 00:15:04.153 [Andrew] You'll be staying here. [sighs] Base housing for short-term guests. 296 00:15:05.362 --> 00:15:07.573 You've been up all night. How about you get some shut-eye? 297 00:15:07.656 --> 00:15:11.201 -I'll pick you up later this afternoon. -Oh, no. We're starting in 30 minutes. 298 00:15:12.202 --> 00:15:13.913 [Andrew] That didn't sound like a question. 299 00:15:14.997 --> 00:15:18.542 Yeah, well, I need to change my shoes and answer e-mails. 300 00:15:18.626 --> 00:15:19.960 And then I wanna tour the base. 301 00:15:20.044 --> 00:15:22.338 I need to interview staff, review purchase orders. 302 00:15:23.172 --> 00:15:24.548 Basic fact-finding mission. 303 00:15:27.718 --> 00:15:29.261 -What do you intend to find? -[rattling] 304 00:15:30.763 --> 00:15:33.349 Probably more than you feel comfortable sharing. 305 00:15:44.693 --> 00:15:46.070 Sorry it's not the Ritz. [sighs] 306 00:15:46.153 --> 00:15:48.489 But if you see a gecko, remember they're good luck. 307 00:15:48.572 --> 00:15:50.199 Don't worry. When you work on Capitol Hill, 308 00:15:50.282 --> 00:15:53.118 you're used to all sorts of odd creatures. 309 00:15:54.203 --> 00:15:55.955 Copy that. See you in 30. 310 00:15:56.038 --> 00:15:59.333 Oh, and, Captain, can you get me a map of the island, 311 00:15:59.416 --> 00:16:02.044 a command org chart, and a base acquisition forecast? 312 00:16:03.170 --> 00:16:06.215 Would you also like turndown service and mints on your pillow, too, ma'am? 313 00:16:07.257 --> 00:16:11.261 The general told me you were here to assist me in any way that I needed. 314 00:16:12.596 --> 00:16:16.183 [sighs] Map, org chart, and acquisition forecast. Roger that. 315 00:16:16.266 --> 00:16:17.267 Perfect. 316 00:16:17.977 --> 00:16:21.480 You're gonna fit in great around here. Clearly, you like giving orders. 317 00:16:22.606 --> 00:16:23.440 See you in a half. 318 00:16:34.535 --> 00:16:37.830 The bean-counter has landed. 319 00:16:37.913 --> 00:16:43.168 And she is the most high-maintenance, condescending pencil pusher I've ever met. 320 00:16:43.252 --> 00:16:44.503 -She, sir? -Is she single? 321 00:16:44.586 --> 00:16:46.797 -Is she gonna be trouble? -[Andrew] Not if I can help it. 322 00:16:46.880 --> 00:16:48.924 I'm just going to give her the grand tour, 323 00:16:49.008 --> 00:16:52.886 let the island work its magic, and she will be out of our hair in no time. 324 00:16:52.970 --> 00:16:54.972 -[rattling] -[Erica grunting] 325 00:16:55.681 --> 00:16:56.932 [sighs] 326 00:16:57.808 --> 00:16:59.393 -[rattling continues] -[grunts] 327 00:17:01.854 --> 00:17:02.855 [gasps] Oh! 328 00:17:04.231 --> 00:17:08.360 Luck? Why don't you go spread your luck outside or something, hm? 329 00:17:09.319 --> 00:17:10.154 Come on. 330 00:17:11.613 --> 00:17:12.865 Come on. 331 00:17:13.574 --> 00:17:15.659 Shoo, shoo. Come on. 332 00:17:19.621 --> 00:17:21.165 [sighs] 333 00:17:23.792 --> 00:17:25.044 No? Okay. 334 00:17:25.669 --> 00:17:28.047 It's freakin' me out. 335 00:17:29.631 --> 00:17:30.674 [sighs] Okay. 336 00:17:32.843 --> 00:17:34.386 [device ringing] 337 00:17:38.057 --> 00:17:39.933 -[computer chimes] -Hey. 338 00:17:40.017 --> 00:17:43.270 Aloha! [sighs] How's paradise treating you? 339 00:17:43.353 --> 00:17:44.980 It's not aloha here, Sal. 340 00:17:45.064 --> 00:17:47.274 That is Hawaii. Here, they say hafa adai. 341 00:17:47.357 --> 00:17:49.026 And, as for paradise, 342 00:17:49.902 --> 00:17:53.322 there is a gecko that is giving me the evil eye as we speak. 343 00:17:53.405 --> 00:17:54.239 What's up? 344 00:17:54.865 --> 00:17:57.534 The boss wanted me to check in, make sure you got there in one piece. 345 00:17:57.618 --> 00:17:59.078 Is it hot? It looks hot. 346 00:17:59.161 --> 00:18:00.788 It is so hot. 347 00:18:00.871 --> 00:18:03.749 I started into it. They assigned me a handler. 348 00:18:03.832 --> 00:18:07.377 He's got a huge ego, but nothing I can't handle. 349 00:18:07.461 --> 00:18:08.921 Is he a pilot? 350 00:18:09.630 --> 00:18:11.006 Why? 'Cause pilots have big egos? 351 00:18:11.090 --> 00:18:13.967 But that's okay, because, you know, they're pilots. 352 00:18:14.718 --> 00:18:15.844 Good thing the door was open. 353 00:18:15.928 --> 00:18:18.430 I don't think my huge ego would fit through the window. 354 00:18:18.514 --> 00:18:20.974 Uh… gotta go! Hafa adai. 355 00:18:22.684 --> 00:18:25.020 -Don't people knock around here? -The door was open. 356 00:18:25.104 --> 00:18:27.106 Yeah, I'm trying to get rid of this gecko. 357 00:18:27.189 --> 00:18:29.733 Don't wanna do that. I told you, they're lucky… 358 00:18:30.943 --> 00:18:33.445 and the best insect repellent you're gonna find. [sighs] 359 00:18:33.987 --> 00:18:35.155 [Erica] Uhhh… 360 00:18:36.073 --> 00:18:38.659 All right. Let's get started. 361 00:18:41.203 --> 00:18:43.455 Your air conditioner is broken. 362 00:18:45.666 --> 00:18:46.667 Let's go. 363 00:18:49.419 --> 00:18:52.881 [Andrew] This base is home to the 36th Wing in the 734th Air Mobility Squadron. 364 00:18:52.965 --> 00:18:56.260 Bombers and heavy transport as well as fighter groups like these F-15s here 365 00:18:56.343 --> 00:18:57.678 rotate through on a regular basis. 366 00:18:57.761 --> 00:18:59.346 We have operations all around the island. 367 00:18:59.429 --> 00:19:02.266 See, despite the impression that the article gave, there is no slack here. 368 00:19:02.349 --> 00:19:04.434 Everybody is busy with very serious work. 369 00:19:05.227 --> 00:19:07.062 [bells jingling] 370 00:19:09.815 --> 00:19:11.400 Are those Christmas ornaments? 371 00:19:11.483 --> 00:19:13.277 Ornaments and gifts for our local school kids. 372 00:19:13.360 --> 00:19:14.653 Part of our community outreach. 373 00:19:14.736 --> 00:19:17.823 We'll head to Acquisitions, and then we'll go to the tower. Come on. 374 00:19:19.449 --> 00:19:21.910 [Erica] Okay. I am going to skim this one. 375 00:19:23.078 --> 00:19:24.246 Hm… 376 00:19:25.455 --> 00:19:27.040 Um… This one. 377 00:19:27.666 --> 00:19:28.667 Let's see. 378 00:19:30.878 --> 00:19:33.380 You know, I've got all the info on a portable hard drive. 379 00:19:33.463 --> 00:19:35.048 [Erica] This one… 380 00:19:35.132 --> 00:19:36.967 Actually, no, the binders work fine. 381 00:19:39.219 --> 00:19:41.263 Yep. This one. 382 00:19:46.101 --> 00:19:48.103 [jet engine roars overhead] 383 00:19:51.481 --> 00:19:54.193 The elevator's being serviced, but you can leave your stuff 384 00:19:54.276 --> 00:19:57.404 at the base of the stairs, or I'm happy to carry it up for you. 385 00:19:58.322 --> 00:20:00.532 [scoffs] I'm good. Thanks. 386 00:20:02.492 --> 00:20:04.494 [helicopter approaching] 387 00:20:08.749 --> 00:20:11.960 [Andrew] This is the tallest tower in all the Pacific Air Forces. 388 00:20:12.711 --> 00:20:13.795 Sixteen stories. 389 00:20:14.963 --> 00:20:16.798 Originally built in the '60s. 390 00:20:20.802 --> 00:20:22.596 Hey, guys, we have a visitor. 391 00:20:24.223 --> 00:20:25.057 [Erica grunts] 392 00:20:25.140 --> 00:20:26.725 Sergeant, finish that doughnut. 393 00:20:26.808 --> 00:20:28.060 [radio chatter] 394 00:20:28.143 --> 00:20:29.853 See? Nothing goes to waste here. 395 00:20:31.063 --> 00:20:32.689 -Quite a view. -It is, ma'am. 396 00:20:33.398 --> 00:20:35.275 [radio chatter continues] 397 00:20:36.151 --> 00:20:39.988 Yeah, I, uh… want to come up and see it at night, though. 398 00:20:41.406 --> 00:20:43.158 I was leafing through your purchase orders, 399 00:20:43.242 --> 00:20:47.162 and I noticed an order for red and green… landing lights. 400 00:20:48.163 --> 00:20:50.916 Lights can be handy if you wanna land a plane at night. 401 00:20:52.209 --> 00:20:54.753 -Got an answer for everything. -'Cause I'm efficient. 402 00:20:55.254 --> 00:20:56.505 Up next, Detachment Two, 403 00:20:56.588 --> 00:20:58.924 the 21st Space Operations Squadron. 404 00:20:59.007 --> 00:21:00.384 [sighs] Do we have to walk? 405 00:21:01.468 --> 00:21:03.303 [Andrew] You know, when you visit our island, 406 00:21:03.387 --> 00:21:07.099 it's considered bad luck not to visit all five of our beaches. 407 00:21:08.016 --> 00:21:09.768 That line work with all the girls? 408 00:21:10.352 --> 00:21:12.396 Look, Captain, I appreciate the guided tour, 409 00:21:12.479 --> 00:21:14.398 but I'd like to stay focused on base resources. 410 00:21:29.371 --> 00:21:31.957 Like I said, we got operations all over the island. 411 00:21:32.040 --> 00:21:33.709 [music blaring from truck] 412 00:21:37.546 --> 00:21:40.007 What's at Tarague Beach? 413 00:21:40.090 --> 00:21:42.342 Oh, it's just a… big swamp. 414 00:21:42.426 --> 00:21:46.722 Lot of military assets heading toward a… big swamp. 415 00:21:46.805 --> 00:21:48.890 Yes, they must be doing some sort of survival training. 416 00:21:49.891 --> 00:21:52.477 Next up, the largest outdoor market on the island. 417 00:21:54.521 --> 00:21:57.149 -[laughter and conversation] -[woman] Yeah. Oh, yeah. 418 00:21:59.568 --> 00:22:00.402 How much is this? 419 00:22:00.485 --> 00:22:02.696 You don't like this one? Okay. 420 00:22:02.779 --> 00:22:05.615 Thank you! Hi. How are you? Hey! 421 00:22:08.452 --> 00:22:11.705 -Hi, Andrew. -Hi, Noelia. Hey, guys. 422 00:22:11.788 --> 00:22:13.749 This is all really nice, but, uh… 423 00:22:14.374 --> 00:22:16.460 I came here to observe and report, 424 00:22:16.543 --> 00:22:19.838 not, uh, work on my tan and taste the local fare, okay? 425 00:22:19.921 --> 00:22:22.049 [machine whirring] 426 00:22:23.425 --> 00:22:25.302 -Hafa adai, Sue. -Hey, Andrew. 427 00:22:25.385 --> 00:22:26.887 -How you doin'? -Good. How are you? 428 00:22:26.970 --> 00:22:29.389 -I'm good. Could I grab two, please? -Sure. 429 00:22:29.473 --> 00:22:32.225 Oh, by the way, our church's canned food drive was huge. 430 00:22:32.309 --> 00:22:34.394 We've got five crates of food for the Drop. 431 00:22:34.478 --> 00:22:35.937 -[Andrew] That's awesome! -[Sue] Yeah! 432 00:22:36.021 --> 00:22:37.981 -[Andrew] I'll see you on packing day. -[Sue] Yeah. 433 00:22:38.482 --> 00:22:42.444 Coconut Christmas. This Saturday. What's that about? 434 00:22:43.111 --> 00:22:44.571 Probably just some local thing. 435 00:22:46.031 --> 00:22:48.241 -Straw. -[man] See you Saturday night, Andrew. 436 00:22:50.744 --> 00:22:54.456 Yeah… How do you like that? Christmas colors. 437 00:22:54.539 --> 00:22:56.833 It's hard to remember it's Christmas when it's this hot. 438 00:22:56.917 --> 00:23:00.045 Actually, will you excuse me for a second? Be right back. 439 00:23:00.128 --> 00:23:01.713 -[woman laughs] -[man] Right? 440 00:23:03.382 --> 00:23:06.259 Hey, Mr. Mayor. Sorry to interrupt. 441 00:23:06.343 --> 00:23:07.803 How are you doin', sir? 442 00:23:08.303 --> 00:23:11.306 Let me guess, Cap'n. You want me to donate another generator? 443 00:23:11.848 --> 00:23:13.600 The typhoon kicked the crap out of the atolls. 444 00:23:14.142 --> 00:23:15.602 Generators are their source of power. 445 00:23:15.685 --> 00:23:18.688 We have no way of communicating with them if they can't use their ham radios. 446 00:23:18.772 --> 00:23:20.607 I get it. I feel for them. 447 00:23:20.690 --> 00:23:23.235 But I'm not in the business of giving away generators for free. 448 00:23:23.318 --> 00:23:25.153 They cost far too much. 449 00:23:25.237 --> 00:23:27.155 If you don't mind, I'm in the middle of something. 450 00:23:30.117 --> 00:23:32.285 -Who was that? -[sighs] 451 00:23:32.369 --> 00:23:34.538 That is Mayor Sampson. 452 00:23:34.621 --> 00:23:36.957 He's probably one of the richest men on the island. 453 00:23:37.457 --> 00:23:39.584 And the one with the least amount of Christmas spirit. 454 00:23:40.460 --> 00:23:44.381 Someone should invite him to the Coconut Christmas on Saturday and remind him. 455 00:23:44.464 --> 00:23:46.091 That's actually a good idea. 456 00:23:46.174 --> 00:23:49.136 I'll talk to some of the locals about it who are putting on this local event. 457 00:23:56.643 --> 00:23:59.479 [Erica] It's getting late here. Is this even a road? 458 00:23:59.563 --> 00:24:00.897 [Andrew] Quick detour… 459 00:24:00.981 --> 00:24:04.109 to the most sensational turquoise beach you'll ever set your eyes on. 460 00:24:04.192 --> 00:24:06.278 Maybe run down the clock till I head home? 461 00:24:06.361 --> 00:24:10.031 I am offended you even think I would stoop so low. 462 00:24:14.369 --> 00:24:15.871 You know what, Captain? 463 00:24:17.080 --> 00:24:18.498 Maybe you're right. 464 00:24:19.124 --> 00:24:20.125 -I am? -Eh… 465 00:24:20.792 --> 00:24:22.502 Can't beat 'em, join 'em. 466 00:24:23.670 --> 00:24:24.504 Great! 467 00:24:25.338 --> 00:24:26.423 To the beach! 468 00:24:27.549 --> 00:24:28.884 To the beach. 469 00:24:36.766 --> 00:24:38.810 -[Andrew] Nice, huh? -[birdsong] 470 00:24:38.894 --> 00:24:42.731 -I told you it's beautiful. -Beautiful? Oh, it's amazing. 471 00:24:44.065 --> 00:24:45.650 [both sigh] 472 00:24:47.360 --> 00:24:48.570 [Erica] Wow. 473 00:24:51.364 --> 00:24:52.365 [sighs] 474 00:24:52.449 --> 00:24:53.783 Aaah! 475 00:24:54.701 --> 00:24:55.911 Nothin' beats this view. 476 00:24:56.912 --> 00:25:00.081 Man, I have to send a selfie to my dad. 477 00:25:00.624 --> 00:25:03.084 -Oh-- [sighs] -[Andrew] Left your phone in the Jeep? 478 00:25:03.168 --> 00:25:04.127 -I did. -I can go get it. 479 00:25:04.211 --> 00:25:05.295 [Erica] I got it. I got it. 480 00:25:05.962 --> 00:25:07.214 I got it. 481 00:25:09.758 --> 00:25:11.760 [jet engine roars overhead] 482 00:25:12.469 --> 00:25:13.845 -[seabird calling] -[sighs] 483 00:25:17.474 --> 00:25:18.808 [Jeep door slams] 484 00:25:19.893 --> 00:25:21.061 [engine starts] 485 00:25:21.144 --> 00:25:22.187 Hey! 486 00:25:24.564 --> 00:25:25.815 Enjoy the view. 487 00:25:26.483 --> 00:25:28.109 [panting] 488 00:25:30.237 --> 00:25:32.322 [chuckles and sighs] 489 00:25:32.906 --> 00:25:33.823 Okay. 490 00:25:36.910 --> 00:25:38.620 [panting] 491 00:25:38.703 --> 00:25:40.163 [laughter] 492 00:25:40.247 --> 00:25:41.248 [Andrew] Shut up! 493 00:25:42.290 --> 00:25:44.501 Figured you'd come back through the trees. 494 00:25:44.584 --> 00:25:46.545 -She left your Jeep for you. -Where is she? 495 00:25:46.628 --> 00:25:48.171 -[panting] -Where isn't she? 496 00:25:48.255 --> 00:25:52.592 Air Ops, Supply, Wing HQ, Com Squadron. 497 00:25:52.676 --> 00:25:56.096 Oh, man! This assignment's gonna be harder than I thought. 498 00:25:56.179 --> 00:25:57.514 [laughing] 499 00:26:04.479 --> 00:26:06.481 [low music and conversation] 500 00:26:11.861 --> 00:26:13.989 -[Joker] Cap'n. -Where's your shadow, Captain? 501 00:26:14.698 --> 00:26:17.450 She went rogue, but it's under control. 502 00:26:17.534 --> 00:26:20.203 Claws to Andersen Tower. You guys got eyes on Blitzen? 503 00:26:21.079 --> 00:26:22.163 [man] Claws, Andersen Tower. 504 00:26:22.247 --> 00:26:24.833 Blitzen last seen outside Air Mobility, Hangar Three. 505 00:26:25.333 --> 00:26:26.209 Oh, no. 506 00:26:28.587 --> 00:26:29.546 [Erica] Blitzen? 507 00:26:31.006 --> 00:26:32.340 -Really, Captain? -[sighs] 508 00:26:32.424 --> 00:26:34.426 I pitched for "Grinch," but nobody went for it. 509 00:26:35.051 --> 00:26:37.762 Hi. We were just, uh, talkin' about you. How'd you find me? 510 00:26:37.846 --> 00:26:40.390 Left my phone in your Jeep and tracked you here. 511 00:26:40.473 --> 00:26:43.643 Figured the first place you'd go is the last place you'd want me to see. 512 00:26:43.727 --> 00:26:45.812 Damn, she's good. 513 00:26:46.313 --> 00:26:49.649 So, Air Force base or Claws' little village? 514 00:26:50.650 --> 00:26:52.193 -I can explain. -Good. 515 00:26:52.277 --> 00:26:54.654 You can start by explaining what is going on at Tarague Beach. 516 00:26:55.864 --> 00:26:58.742 I drove by there, and instead of finding survival training, 517 00:26:58.825 --> 00:27:01.536 I found Christmas decorations and party supplies. 518 00:27:02.078 --> 00:27:04.497 Time to lay your Christmas cards on the table, Captain. 519 00:27:10.587 --> 00:27:15.008 Okay, that stuff you saw at the beach is for Saturday night. 520 00:27:15.091 --> 00:27:17.844 And all of this is for Operation Christmas Drop. 521 00:27:17.927 --> 00:27:20.013 Yeah, I know. It's one of the reasons I'm here. 522 00:27:20.096 --> 00:27:23.099 You might know it's a tradition that goes back almost 70 years. 523 00:27:24.267 --> 00:27:27.520 Last year, we delivered medicine, food, toys, and gifts 524 00:27:27.604 --> 00:27:30.106 to almost 30,000 people, 56 different islands. 525 00:27:30.190 --> 00:27:31.733 And we plan to do more this year. 526 00:27:31.816 --> 00:27:34.152 I'm sure it's a good cause, but not on the taxpayers' dime. 527 00:27:34.235 --> 00:27:36.863 That's just it. Taxpayers don't pay a cent! 528 00:27:36.946 --> 00:27:39.824 -I find that hard to believe. -It's funded entirely by donation. 529 00:27:39.908 --> 00:27:41.993 Almost all of it from people here on the island. 530 00:27:42.077 --> 00:27:45.664 Individuals, businesses, church groups all year long are donating. 531 00:27:45.747 --> 00:27:48.208 Clothes, food, medicine, supplies, 532 00:27:48.291 --> 00:27:49.876 fishing nets, everything you see here. 533 00:27:49.959 --> 00:27:52.128 But what about the military personnel that it takes? 534 00:27:52.212 --> 00:27:55.256 Everyone is working on their off hours. That's how much it means to them. 535 00:27:55.340 --> 00:27:58.593 Okay. What about the fuel? The wear and tear on the aircraft? 536 00:27:59.219 --> 00:28:03.014 [Andrew] The Drop is probably the best low-altitude training these crews get. 537 00:28:03.098 --> 00:28:04.974 We'd be flying these planes to train anyways. 538 00:28:05.058 --> 00:28:08.103 At least, with the Drop, we're doing something good while we fly. 539 00:28:08.186 --> 00:28:11.523 Plus, we get to work with our allies. The Japanese, the Australians. 540 00:28:13.024 --> 00:28:15.819 Most importantly, it's Christmas. 541 00:28:16.611 --> 00:28:19.698 A lot of the people we help live on some of the most remote islands in the world. 542 00:28:19.781 --> 00:28:22.200 If it wasn't for us and the work we do, they'd be on their own. 543 00:28:22.283 --> 00:28:23.493 I'm not the Grinch. 544 00:28:24.536 --> 00:28:25.370 I get it. 545 00:28:26.329 --> 00:28:29.833 It's a good cause. It's good training. I see the benefits. 546 00:28:29.916 --> 00:28:31.376 But I have an assignment, 547 00:28:32.460 --> 00:28:35.380 and, cost aside, I don't see how this helps the functioning of the base. 548 00:28:35.463 --> 00:28:36.464 [sighs] 549 00:28:40.927 --> 00:28:44.305 For a lot of the enlisted kids here, this is their first Christmas away from home. 550 00:28:45.515 --> 00:28:48.935 With the Drop, they feel like they're doing something important. Helping people. 551 00:28:49.018 --> 00:28:50.687 I'll be sure to mention it all in my report. 552 00:28:51.312 --> 00:28:52.147 Yeah, I bet. 553 00:28:52.814 --> 00:28:54.315 What is that supposed to mean? 554 00:28:54.399 --> 00:28:57.068 I think you had your mind made up before you stepped off the plane. 555 00:28:57.152 --> 00:29:00.822 Look, Captain, I'm not gonna tell the congresswoman to take it easy 556 00:29:00.905 --> 00:29:02.782 because you have a big heart and a nice smile. 557 00:29:05.243 --> 00:29:06.661 So you admit I have a nice smile? 558 00:29:07.954 --> 00:29:10.123 Look, we're a family here. 559 00:29:10.206 --> 00:29:12.584 And what you say about us could lead to the base closing. 560 00:29:12.667 --> 00:29:14.669 -We've heard the rumors. -I don't make the decision. 561 00:29:14.753 --> 00:29:15.670 I just write a report. 562 00:29:15.754 --> 00:29:17.630 A report you've been told needs to be damning 563 00:29:17.714 --> 00:29:20.008 to get to a result some congresswoman needs to fill a quota. 564 00:29:20.091 --> 00:29:21.176 That's not true. 565 00:29:23.219 --> 00:29:26.055 Give me 24 hours to show you what we do here, starting with the Drop. 566 00:29:26.139 --> 00:29:28.141 Then write whatever you want in your report. 567 00:29:28.725 --> 00:29:30.268 Captain, this isn't a negotiation. 568 00:29:30.351 --> 00:29:32.228 Everything's a negotiation, Erica. 569 00:29:32.937 --> 00:29:34.814 I need you to see what we do here. 570 00:29:35.774 --> 00:29:37.484 Then at least you'll be writing the truth. 571 00:29:38.860 --> 00:29:41.070 -[man 1] Packing tape. -[man 2] Packing tape… 572 00:29:41.613 --> 00:29:43.072 [man 1] Well, hold onto that tape. 573 00:29:44.157 --> 00:29:46.159 [cicadas chirping] 574 00:29:58.630 --> 00:30:00.340 [sighs] 575 00:30:01.090 --> 00:30:03.218 -Hi, I'm-- -Erica. 576 00:30:03.301 --> 00:30:04.177 -Yeah. -Yes, of course. 577 00:30:04.260 --> 00:30:05.929 -I'm Sandra. Come on in. -Thanks. 578 00:30:07.931 --> 00:30:10.475 So kind of you to invite me, and totally unnecessary. 579 00:30:10.558 --> 00:30:12.018 You're far from home at Christmas. 580 00:30:12.101 --> 00:30:14.103 The least we could do is give you a home-cooked meal. 581 00:30:14.187 --> 00:30:16.105 Thank you. I like your place. 582 00:30:16.189 --> 00:30:19.359 Thanks. When we first moved in, it was a little cinder-block chic. 583 00:30:19.442 --> 00:30:21.444 Built to withstand typhoons and good taste. 584 00:30:21.528 --> 00:30:24.155 But I've managed to nudge it in the right direction. 585 00:30:24.239 --> 00:30:25.073 Are you a decorator? 586 00:30:26.199 --> 00:30:28.326 No, actually, I'm the OSS Commander. 587 00:30:29.035 --> 00:30:29.869 That would make you-- 588 00:30:29.953 --> 00:30:32.121 Lieutenant Colonel Blaine, your 3:00 p.m. tomorrow. 589 00:30:32.205 --> 00:30:33.164 -Yeah. -[laughs] Okay! 590 00:30:33.248 --> 00:30:35.875 I had no idea that you and the general were married. 591 00:30:35.959 --> 00:30:37.085 Dinner's ready! 592 00:30:37.168 --> 00:30:39.254 Well, tonight, he is not the general. He's the chef. 593 00:30:39.337 --> 00:30:42.549 And he will not tolerate it if we eat cold food, so please take a seat. 594 00:30:42.632 --> 00:30:44.217 Okay. Wow! 595 00:30:45.134 --> 00:30:46.594 This is wonderful. 596 00:30:46.678 --> 00:30:48.805 [Sandra] Yeah. Not only a superb Wing Commander 597 00:30:48.888 --> 00:30:52.100 but also a true epicurean when it comes to holiday meals. 598 00:30:52.183 --> 00:30:53.977 I'd ask you to carve, Ms. Miller, 599 00:30:54.060 --> 00:30:56.729 but I'm hoping to avoid you making any unnecessary cuts. 600 00:30:56.813 --> 00:30:59.315 -Hatch! -[laughs] It's okay, ma'am. 601 00:30:59.399 --> 00:31:03.361 I'm just here to write a report, General. My boss is the one making the decisions. 602 00:31:03.486 --> 00:31:06.447 And has Captain Jantz been effectively facilitating your report? 603 00:31:06.531 --> 00:31:09.200 Yes, very effective in steering me in the wrong direction. 604 00:31:09.284 --> 00:31:11.411 But that'll only help me find the right one. 605 00:31:12.912 --> 00:31:13.997 Cheers. 606 00:31:15.415 --> 00:31:16.249 Cheers. 607 00:31:23.131 --> 00:31:24.132 [Erica] Thank you. 608 00:31:24.966 --> 00:31:26.301 Sandra, that was great. 609 00:31:26.384 --> 00:31:28.261 Are you sure I can't give you a ride? 610 00:31:28.344 --> 00:31:30.263 Oh, it's such a beautiful night for a walk. 611 00:31:30.346 --> 00:31:33.975 And the sooner I get back to my room, the sooner I have to get back to work. 612 00:31:34.058 --> 00:31:36.185 -Your report. -My report. 613 00:31:36.269 --> 00:31:39.606 A lot of people's livelihoods are resting on your shoulders right now, Erica. 614 00:31:39.689 --> 00:31:42.901 I'm painfully aware of that, ma'am, but, as I said, I don't make the decisions. 615 00:31:42.984 --> 00:31:45.570 Well, yeah, you do. Don't fool yourself. 616 00:31:45.653 --> 00:31:49.198 Everything that you decide to write in that report will directly impact 617 00:31:49.282 --> 00:31:50.950 the lives of everyone on this base. 618 00:31:51.701 --> 00:31:53.995 While you're here, you need to meet all these people. 619 00:31:54.078 --> 00:31:56.748 You need to see all the great work that they're doing. 620 00:31:57.957 --> 00:31:59.626 Lieutenant Colonel, you know as well as I do 621 00:31:59.709 --> 00:32:02.921 that, sometimes, hard decisions have to be made for the greater good. 622 00:32:03.004 --> 00:32:05.673 As painful as they might be. I tried to tell Andrew that. 623 00:32:07.342 --> 00:32:10.470 Just so you know… I mean, Andrew is impossible. 624 00:32:11.429 --> 00:32:13.765 But he's the most honorable guy you'll ever meet. 625 00:32:13.848 --> 00:32:16.351 -Oh, really? -He's a good person to show you around. 626 00:32:16.434 --> 00:32:18.811 And I really hope that you see everything. 627 00:32:20.104 --> 00:32:22.565 Thank you. Well, have a good night. 628 00:32:22.649 --> 00:32:23.524 Good night, Erica. 629 00:32:31.616 --> 00:32:32.784 [sighs] 630 00:32:34.577 --> 00:32:35.954 [horns blaring] 631 00:32:37.914 --> 00:32:39.958 See? We got three inches today. 632 00:32:40.041 --> 00:32:43.336 They're predicting it'll be the whitest Christmas in 30 years. 633 00:32:43.419 --> 00:32:46.881 -Ah, makes me feel so Christmassy. -[Erica] Oh, I wish I was there. 634 00:32:46.965 --> 00:32:48.841 Are you crazy? You're in paradise. 635 00:32:48.925 --> 00:32:51.970 You sound like the pilot they assigned to show me around here. 636 00:32:52.053 --> 00:32:54.180 He's trying to get me to see how beautiful the island is 637 00:32:54.263 --> 00:32:56.516 instead of concentrating on the base. 638 00:32:56.599 --> 00:32:59.394 Erica, promise me you will try to have some fun. 639 00:32:59.477 --> 00:33:00.895 You're on a tropical island. 640 00:33:01.896 --> 00:33:02.772 Progress? 641 00:33:04.315 --> 00:33:07.026 Yes, I, am… actually… 642 00:33:07.568 --> 00:33:11.781 currently going through thousands of pages of expenditure reports right now, ma'am. 643 00:33:11.864 --> 00:33:13.449 [Bradford] Well, forget about that. 644 00:33:13.533 --> 00:33:17.161 Matt and his group are working on the base's file plan here. 645 00:33:17.245 --> 00:33:20.540 It's all available on the DOD server. I'm surprised you didn't know about that. 646 00:33:20.623 --> 00:33:21.499 [tuts] 647 00:33:21.582 --> 00:33:23.501 This is all they offered up. 648 00:33:23.584 --> 00:33:26.004 I need you on your A game, Erica. 649 00:33:26.087 --> 00:33:27.338 I'm being pushed to come up 650 00:33:27.422 --> 00:33:30.425 with comprehensive shutter arguments for three bases. 651 00:33:30.508 --> 00:33:33.594 Two of them are easy. One of them is in my district. 652 00:33:33.678 --> 00:33:36.139 I need a replacement, and that's going to be your base 653 00:33:36.222 --> 00:33:39.058 with its yearly Christmas present toss. 654 00:33:39.142 --> 00:33:41.894 Actually, they're not dropping presents. 655 00:33:41.978 --> 00:33:44.397 It's a remarkable humanitarian mission 656 00:33:44.480 --> 00:33:46.566 that's helping tens of thousands of people. 657 00:33:46.649 --> 00:33:49.485 I'm sorry to sound harsh here, but using military equipment 658 00:33:49.569 --> 00:33:52.613 to drop Christmas presents in the middle of nowhere can't be justified. 659 00:33:52.697 --> 00:33:54.949 That's just it. That's not what's happening here, ma'am. 660 00:33:55.033 --> 00:33:58.661 As far as I'm concerned, that's the headline of your report. 661 00:33:59.829 --> 00:34:01.706 Don't drink their Kool-Aid, Erica. 662 00:34:02.582 --> 00:34:03.499 [dialing tone] 663 00:34:17.138 --> 00:34:19.140 [crickets chirping] 664 00:34:19.891 --> 00:34:22.268 [jet flying in distance] 665 00:34:27.648 --> 00:34:29.567 -[knocking] -All right, I'm here. 666 00:34:30.109 --> 00:34:31.235 As promised. 667 00:34:31.319 --> 00:34:32.945 [Andrew] Great. Ready in a sec. 668 00:34:34.864 --> 00:34:35.823 [Erica] Oh. 669 00:34:36.491 --> 00:34:38.409 Love what you've done with the place. 670 00:34:39.202 --> 00:34:40.453 Don't knock it. 671 00:34:40.953 --> 00:34:45.875 Cardboard is surprisingly strong and unexpectedly stylish. 672 00:34:46.459 --> 00:34:48.753 Yeah, unexpectedly. 673 00:34:50.171 --> 00:34:53.424 These boxes will all be gone in a couple of days. [sighs] 674 00:34:54.884 --> 00:34:57.345 -What are you doing here? -What? 675 00:34:57.428 --> 00:34:59.430 I can't imagine other captains live like this. 676 00:34:59.514 --> 00:35:01.099 I like it here. 677 00:35:01.182 --> 00:35:03.768 -I get to sort stuff on my free time. -[jet flies overhead] 678 00:35:03.851 --> 00:35:05.353 I don't need much furniture. 679 00:35:05.937 --> 00:35:08.189 Anyway, you ready for our trip? 680 00:35:08.689 --> 00:35:09.524 Sure. 681 00:35:10.817 --> 00:35:12.860 [sighs] What'd you have in mind? 682 00:35:14.278 --> 00:35:16.572 [Erica shouts] I thought you said we were running an errand! 683 00:35:16.656 --> 00:35:17.490 [Andrew] We are. 684 00:35:17.573 --> 00:35:20.159 [Erica] Could've sworn you didn't used the word "helicopter." 685 00:35:20.243 --> 00:35:21.744 [Andrew] 'Cause I knew you'd never go. 686 00:35:23.329 --> 00:35:24.872 Man, what a day for flyin'. 687 00:35:25.957 --> 00:35:27.667 [Erica] Or crashing into the sea, maybe. 688 00:35:27.750 --> 00:35:29.168 I wouldn't worry about that. 689 00:35:30.086 --> 00:35:32.547 We have the Navy to thank for letting us hitch a ride. 690 00:35:32.630 --> 00:35:34.590 They have all the rotary assets around here, 691 00:35:34.674 --> 00:35:36.134 so we gotta be extra nice to them. 692 00:35:36.217 --> 00:35:39.178 Go Navy! Beat Army! 693 00:35:46.519 --> 00:35:48.646 It's so awesome up here! 694 00:35:49.355 --> 00:35:52.567 Sometimes, I look down and realize I have the best job in the world. 695 00:35:52.650 --> 00:35:56.070 You know, it's hard to believe that someone like you is a pilot. 696 00:35:56.154 --> 00:35:58.114 Yeah? What should someone like me do for a living? 697 00:35:58.906 --> 00:35:59.866 Sales of some sort? 698 00:35:59.949 --> 00:36:01.159 [laughs] 699 00:36:04.704 --> 00:36:07.123 -What's happening? -[Andrew] We're landin'. 700 00:36:07.206 --> 00:36:08.666 Just droppin' in to say hi. 701 00:36:32.273 --> 00:36:33.316 Over here. 702 00:36:33.399 --> 00:36:35.401 [birdsong] 703 00:36:43.576 --> 00:36:46.412 [Erica] A tropical island in the middle of nowhere. 704 00:36:46.495 --> 00:36:51.918 It must be paradise living here. No voicemail. No traffic. 705 00:36:52.001 --> 00:36:54.962 -No doctors. No stores. No help. -[children laughing] 706 00:36:55.046 --> 00:36:58.007 Out here, if you can't build it or grow it yourself, you do without. 707 00:36:58.090 --> 00:36:59.091 [all] Feliz Navidad! 708 00:36:59.175 --> 00:37:01.427 -Feliz Navidad! -[laughs] Feliz Navidad! 709 00:37:01.510 --> 00:37:02.511 [Andrew chuckles] 710 00:37:02.595 --> 00:37:04.096 -Feliz Navidad. -[child] Feliz Navidad. 711 00:37:04.180 --> 00:37:05.598 [both laugh] 712 00:37:05.681 --> 00:37:07.892 -And you hope for the best. -Yeah, and there's that. 713 00:37:07.975 --> 00:37:09.393 This island's one of the lucky ones. 714 00:37:09.477 --> 00:37:12.480 Some of the other islands only see a supply ship once a year. 715 00:37:13.314 --> 00:37:15.483 [Erica] How is it you know somebody all the way out here? 716 00:37:15.566 --> 00:37:17.401 [Andrew] John-Michael was stationed at the base. 717 00:37:17.485 --> 00:37:19.320 He's one of the best loadmasters I ever had. 718 00:37:19.403 --> 00:37:20.655 Used to be? 719 00:37:20.738 --> 00:37:22.198 Buenas and hafa adai, cuz. 720 00:37:22.281 --> 00:37:23.407 Hafa adai, che'lu. 721 00:37:23.991 --> 00:37:26.661 Came back to help my family. They needed a hand. I'm John-Michael. 722 00:37:26.744 --> 00:37:28.955 Hi, Erica Miller. Sorry, I didn't mean to be nosy. 723 00:37:29.038 --> 00:37:32.083 No, if you're hanging with him, I think someone deserves to cut you some slack. 724 00:37:32.166 --> 00:37:33.709 Wow! Shots fired! 725 00:37:33.793 --> 00:37:37.046 Thank you. Finally! Someone who understands. 726 00:37:37.838 --> 00:37:40.174 Erica's visiting from DC. I'm showing her around the islands. 727 00:37:40.258 --> 00:37:43.594 Oh, well, hope you like coconuts. We've got a lot of coconuts. 728 00:37:44.428 --> 00:37:46.013 Come on. Let's go. 729 00:37:50.768 --> 00:37:52.937 -[laughter] -[carabao bellowing] 730 00:37:53.020 --> 00:37:55.106 -[woman 1] They're beautiful. -[woman 2] Thank you. 731 00:37:56.148 --> 00:37:58.109 [woman 3] Oh! Oh, I loved it. 732 00:38:04.907 --> 00:38:06.951 -[man] Please help with that… -Oh, hello, little one! 733 00:38:07.034 --> 00:38:10.246 -Hi! -Ha-hey! Good to see you. 734 00:38:10.329 --> 00:38:11.289 -You too! -Hey, guys! 735 00:38:13.040 --> 00:38:14.542 [girl] Welcome to our village. 736 00:38:15.918 --> 00:38:17.169 [Erica] Thank you. 737 00:38:17.837 --> 00:38:19.171 It's beautiful. 738 00:38:20.047 --> 00:38:21.716 -Love it. -Thank you. 739 00:38:23.592 --> 00:38:25.970 -[children laughing] -[John-Michael] That's my niece, Ilana. 740 00:38:26.053 --> 00:38:27.346 She's a smart one. 741 00:38:27.430 --> 00:38:29.515 -Best reader in grade two. -[Andrew] Right on. 742 00:38:29.598 --> 00:38:32.184 -You have a grade school here? -Satellite internet school. 743 00:38:32.268 --> 00:38:34.770 But since power got knocked out in the typhoon, 744 00:38:34.854 --> 00:38:36.105 school's been out of commission. 745 00:38:36.188 --> 00:38:39.650 [Andrew] Hopefully, that's just temporary. We need to find another generator. 746 00:38:39.734 --> 00:38:41.235 Sampson said no again? 747 00:38:41.319 --> 00:38:44.947 Yeah. I'll make sure we have schoolbooks and mosquito nets for the next drop. 748 00:38:45.656 --> 00:38:47.867 -[John-Michael] Thanks, bro. -You provide schoolbooks? 749 00:38:47.950 --> 00:38:51.412 -[Andrew] Yeah, whatever's needed. -Everything gets used. Boxes, strappings. 750 00:38:51.495 --> 00:38:54.540 Even the parachutes are valuable. They get turned into sails for the canoes. 751 00:38:54.623 --> 00:38:55.458 Wow! 752 00:38:55.541 --> 00:38:57.835 You should see the kids swarm when they hear the planes. 753 00:38:57.918 --> 00:38:59.879 It's like Santa himself dropping off presents. 754 00:38:59.962 --> 00:39:00.796 [all laugh] 755 00:39:03.174 --> 00:39:05.051 [Erica] Hey, Ilana, I have an idea. 756 00:39:05.801 --> 00:39:09.347 How would you and your friends 757 00:39:09.430 --> 00:39:11.349 like some markers to draw with? 758 00:39:11.849 --> 00:39:14.018 -[children gasping] -[girl] Can I see that? 759 00:39:14.101 --> 00:39:15.644 -Markers? -[Erica] Yeah. 760 00:39:15.728 --> 00:39:17.438 -[children whispering] -Hairbrush. 761 00:39:17.521 --> 00:39:19.106 -That's right. -[girl] We don't have one. 762 00:39:19.190 --> 00:39:21.192 [Erica] I have a mirror compact in here. 763 00:39:21.275 --> 00:39:24.320 -[children gasping] -[Erica] Oh, and here's some scrunchies. 764 00:39:24.403 --> 00:39:27.490 -There's a sweater, if you ever get cold. -[girl] Oh, that's nice! 765 00:39:27.573 --> 00:39:29.575 [children whispering and laughing] 766 00:39:30.493 --> 00:39:32.203 Actually, why don't you just… 767 00:39:33.579 --> 00:39:35.414 take the bag? You can put your seashells in it. 768 00:39:35.498 --> 00:39:37.625 -Thank you. -[Erica] You're welcome. 769 00:39:38.709 --> 00:39:41.504 This is for you. For Christmas. 770 00:39:43.672 --> 00:39:45.049 [Erica] Wow! 771 00:39:46.759 --> 00:39:48.010 That's awesome. 772 00:39:49.762 --> 00:39:50.596 Thank you. 773 00:39:50.679 --> 00:39:52.056 Merry Christmas! 774 00:39:52.139 --> 00:39:53.682 [boy] I haven't tried that… 775 00:39:59.271 --> 00:40:01.065 Now you know how I feel every time I come here. 776 00:40:02.942 --> 00:40:05.778 [John-Michael] All that's missing is some Christmas music. 777 00:40:06.445 --> 00:40:09.365 Ilana, do you know anybody that knows any Christmas carols? 778 00:40:09.448 --> 00:40:11.117 [chuckling] 779 00:40:13.744 --> 00:40:15.621 [all laughing] 780 00:40:16.122 --> 00:40:17.665 Oh, I don't know if now's the time. 781 00:40:17.748 --> 00:40:20.584 -Play, Uncle. Please! -[laughter] 782 00:40:20.668 --> 00:40:23.421 Christmas carols on a ukulele? This should be good. 783 00:40:23.504 --> 00:40:24.630 Any requests? 784 00:40:25.548 --> 00:40:27.007 Anything to make me forget 785 00:40:27.091 --> 00:40:30.010 I'm half a world away from home at Christmas. 786 00:40:32.304 --> 00:40:33.806 Let's see. [sighs] 787 00:40:34.557 --> 00:40:35.766 [starts playing] 788 00:40:41.147 --> 00:40:44.233 ♪ Deck my legs with tons of sunblock ♪ 789 00:40:44.316 --> 00:40:47.486 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 790 00:40:47.570 --> 00:40:50.865 ♪ 'Tis the season to go surfing ♪ 791 00:40:50.948 --> 00:40:53.659 -♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ -[all joining in] 792 00:40:53.742 --> 00:40:57.121 -♪ Don we-- -♪ Don we now our brightest swimsuits ♪ 793 00:40:57.204 --> 00:40:58.289 [Andrew] That's good! 794 00:40:58.372 --> 00:41:00.791 -♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ -[laughter] 795 00:41:00.875 --> 00:41:04.170 [Andrew] ♪ See the blazing sun above us ♪ 796 00:41:04.253 --> 00:41:07.006 [all] ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 797 00:41:07.089 --> 00:41:10.342 ♪ Beat the drum and join the chorus ♪ 798 00:41:10.426 --> 00:41:14.889 [all] ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪ 799 00:41:14.972 --> 00:41:17.016 -♪ Ooh! Whoo! ♪ -[laughter] 800 00:41:17.099 --> 00:41:19.643 -[cheering and applause] -[child] Whoo! Yeah! Whoo! 801 00:41:19.727 --> 00:41:21.687 [children] Yeah! Yeah! 802 00:41:40.331 --> 00:41:42.833 It's really nice that all of you try and help them. 803 00:41:43.959 --> 00:41:46.629 We're just doin' the best we can with what we have. 804 00:41:47.838 --> 00:41:50.799 No. You made them happier in a few minutes 805 00:41:50.883 --> 00:41:53.260 than I've done all year in the Capitol Building. 806 00:41:55.304 --> 00:41:57.056 And you did it all with a ukulele. 807 00:41:58.641 --> 00:42:02.186 Come on, it's time to show you what we've been up to at Tarague Beach. 808 00:42:05.606 --> 00:42:09.276 So, what we're gonna do is hook up 12 volts, uh, charger here. 809 00:42:09.360 --> 00:42:12.029 And so you can take the plus, and I'll take the minus. 810 00:42:12.112 --> 00:42:12.947 [Sunshine] Okay. 811 00:42:13.656 --> 00:42:15.241 [man] Be sure it's all cleared. 812 00:42:16.033 --> 00:42:18.369 [Joker] All right, boys, just spread 'em out a little bit. 813 00:42:19.036 --> 00:42:20.913 I like that. I like that. Oh, shoot! 814 00:42:25.584 --> 00:42:27.336 Yeah, that's good. Put that one up. 815 00:42:27.836 --> 00:42:28.837 Here you go. 816 00:42:30.965 --> 00:42:32.466 -Hafa adai. -[Andrew] Hafa adai, ma'am. 817 00:42:32.550 --> 00:42:34.802 -Andrew. Erica. -[Erica] Hey. Hafa adai, Sandra. 818 00:42:36.136 --> 00:42:38.847 [Andrew] So, every year, we put on this Coconut Christmas fundraiser 819 00:42:38.931 --> 00:42:40.683 so we can raise money for the Drop. 820 00:42:41.225 --> 00:42:43.644 It stretches resources, but it's worth it in the end. 821 00:42:43.727 --> 00:42:46.355 Don't tell me this doesn't cost anything to put on. 822 00:42:46.855 --> 00:42:49.233 The wood is offcuts from a local construction company. 823 00:42:49.316 --> 00:42:51.360 Everybody here brought whatever lights they can spare. 824 00:42:51.443 --> 00:42:54.488 -Uh-huh. -Food is supplied by a local church group. 825 00:42:54.572 --> 00:42:56.365 Brother Bruce and Sunshine over there set it up 826 00:42:56.448 --> 00:42:58.617 so that we are 100% solar-powered. 827 00:42:59.243 --> 00:43:00.202 Brother Bruce? 828 00:43:01.161 --> 00:43:02.997 Bruce Best. He's a legend here. 829 00:43:03.080 --> 00:43:05.499 He's our link between all the islands and atolls. 830 00:43:06.000 --> 00:43:08.669 He's been doing the Drop for the last 40 years. 831 00:43:09.837 --> 00:43:11.213 -[music plays] -That's nice! 832 00:43:11.297 --> 00:43:12.756 -Whoa! -Yeah! That's great. 833 00:43:12.840 --> 00:43:15.009 -Who pays him? -♪ And a shed by the sea ♪ 834 00:43:15.092 --> 00:43:17.970 -♪ Where we can get together… ♪ -He donates his time, all of it. 835 00:43:20.014 --> 00:43:21.765 You know, you agreed to give this a chance. 836 00:43:21.849 --> 00:43:24.810 That means unplugging that little cash register you got in your head. 837 00:43:24.893 --> 00:43:27.563 Sorry. Sometimes, it's on autopilot. 838 00:43:29.440 --> 00:43:31.066 But I still don't get what all this is for. 839 00:43:32.192 --> 00:43:34.820 To raise money for things that we can't get donated, like generators. 840 00:43:34.903 --> 00:43:36.488 We gotta raise a lot of cash. 841 00:43:36.572 --> 00:43:38.324 [truck pulling up] 842 00:43:38.866 --> 00:43:40.618 [horn blares] 843 00:43:41.952 --> 00:43:43.329 [Andrew] More elves have arrived. 844 00:43:43.412 --> 00:43:45.247 -[chuckles] -We'd better get to work. 845 00:43:46.081 --> 00:43:46.915 "We"? 846 00:43:48.167 --> 00:43:50.169 Our deal was you'd try to understand what we do here. 847 00:43:51.503 --> 00:43:53.756 The best way to understand is to pitch in. 848 00:43:57.926 --> 00:43:59.928 [woman 1] Yeah! This looks great. 849 00:44:00.721 --> 00:44:03.140 -Do you want to do a few more? -[woman 2] Yeah. 850 00:44:03.223 --> 00:44:07.102 Not bad! [chuckles] You've weaved palm leaves before? 851 00:44:07.186 --> 00:44:08.270 [laughter] 852 00:44:08.354 --> 00:44:11.523 Last weaving I did was friendship bracelets, 853 00:44:11.607 --> 00:44:13.692 Camp Tabonga, 11 years old. 854 00:44:13.776 --> 00:44:15.194 [chuckling] 855 00:44:15.277 --> 00:44:19.156 You know, I've been part of the Drop since I was a little girl. 856 00:44:20.074 --> 00:44:25.621 My dad came from one of the islands. Now my daughter and my grandson help, too. 857 00:44:26.205 --> 00:44:28.374 -[laughs] -[Sandra] Well, hello there. 858 00:44:29.124 --> 00:44:31.377 -Hey. -I see Andrew's already put you to work. 859 00:44:31.460 --> 00:44:33.962 -Yeah. He seems to have a talent for that. -[chuckles] 860 00:44:34.046 --> 00:44:38.342 Well, no time for people to be homesick when they have got something to do, right? 861 00:44:38.425 --> 00:44:41.178 Hey, Blitzen… need your help over here. 862 00:44:45.808 --> 00:44:49.478 We were making palm-leaf wreathes. 863 00:44:49.561 --> 00:44:50.979 Eh, we're resourceful. 864 00:44:52.022 --> 00:44:55.734 Instead of holly and mistletoe, we got flame tree flowers. 865 00:44:55.818 --> 00:44:57.236 Gotta improvise a bit on traditions. 866 00:44:57.319 --> 00:45:00.531 So fruitcake made with papaya and pineapple? 867 00:45:00.614 --> 00:45:03.200 Instead of Christmas ham, you got Christmas Spam. 868 00:45:03.283 --> 00:45:05.744 [laughs] Instead of sledding at grandma's backyard? 869 00:45:06.328 --> 00:45:07.955 Christmas snorkeling on the reef. 870 00:45:08.622 --> 00:45:10.332 Oh! That'd be fun. 871 00:45:11.709 --> 00:45:12.543 Wait. 872 00:45:13.377 --> 00:45:15.337 You've never been Christmas snorkeling? 873 00:45:15.963 --> 00:45:19.633 I've never been Christmas, Easter, or Valentine's snorkeling. 874 00:45:21.301 --> 00:45:24.555 -You don't know what you're missin'. -I've never even worn a snorkel. 875 00:45:24.638 --> 00:45:27.891 Closest I have come is swimming through budget reports while holding my nose. 876 00:45:38.944 --> 00:45:41.405 -Long day. -Mm-hm. 877 00:45:41.488 --> 00:45:43.449 -But a good one. -That we can agree on. 878 00:45:44.158 --> 00:45:46.577 -[sighs] -So, I have a question. 879 00:45:47.244 --> 00:45:48.620 You're an officer, so… 880 00:45:49.747 --> 00:45:51.373 why aren't you spending Christmas at home? 881 00:45:53.625 --> 00:45:57.921 Well… right now, I'm commanding my unit, so I have to be here. 882 00:45:58.005 --> 00:46:01.300 But you're right. I could… pull some strings. 883 00:46:03.093 --> 00:46:05.846 I'm also the only one here who's an air logistics planner and a pilot, 884 00:46:05.929 --> 00:46:08.932 so the Christmas Drop needs someone with my… 885 00:46:09.933 --> 00:46:10.809 How should I put it? 886 00:46:10.893 --> 00:46:13.270 Unique skill at finagling things. 887 00:46:14.021 --> 00:46:15.022 [chuckles] 888 00:46:16.148 --> 00:46:18.650 What's your excuse? You could be anywhere, and you're here. 889 00:46:20.694 --> 00:46:25.324 I have a lot riding on this assignment. A promotion, maybe a really big one and… 890 00:46:26.825 --> 00:46:30.788 [clears throat] Anyways, I like to stay in motion during Christmas these days. 891 00:46:31.455 --> 00:46:33.999 By working over the holidays? Don't you wanna be home? 892 00:46:36.960 --> 00:46:39.129 My mom passed away three years ago, so… 893 00:46:40.798 --> 00:46:41.673 I'm really sorry. 894 00:46:41.757 --> 00:46:45.677 We used to have Christmas caroling by the fire and… 895 00:46:47.638 --> 00:46:49.556 my mom's voice was loudest of all. 896 00:46:49.640 --> 00:46:50.516 [chuckles] 897 00:46:51.433 --> 00:46:54.770 There was mulled cider and gingerbread and… 898 00:46:57.606 --> 00:47:00.025 Now it's just not the same, so… 899 00:47:00.108 --> 00:47:02.528 Especially since my dad got remarried last year. 900 00:47:03.654 --> 00:47:04.530 Ouch. 901 00:47:05.906 --> 00:47:08.200 No, she's nice, actually. She is. 902 00:47:08.283 --> 00:47:10.118 -She's just-- -Not your mom? 903 00:47:10.619 --> 00:47:11.662 Not my mom. 904 00:47:13.747 --> 00:47:17.000 Well, if there is one thing I've learned out here on this island, 905 00:47:17.084 --> 00:47:19.336 it's that, though you never wanna forget your traditions, 906 00:47:19.419 --> 00:47:21.547 there's always room to make new ones. 907 00:47:23.090 --> 00:47:26.510 So, tomorrow, we go Christmas snorkeling. 908 00:47:28.011 --> 00:47:30.639 -No. It's already been 24 hours! -What? 909 00:47:30.722 --> 00:47:32.975 -We need to hit it hard tomorrow. -Sleeping doesn't count. 910 00:47:33.058 --> 00:47:34.935 -You're still on the hook for 12 hours. -My gosh! 911 00:47:35.018 --> 00:47:37.020 You're always working an angle, aren't you? 912 00:47:39.731 --> 00:47:40.983 [clears throat] 913 00:47:41.692 --> 00:47:42.776 Better go, I guess. 914 00:47:43.652 --> 00:47:44.611 Work and… 915 00:47:44.695 --> 00:47:45.737 Yeah. 916 00:47:47.072 --> 00:47:48.407 -Find you in the morning? -Yep. 917 00:47:48.490 --> 00:47:49.408 Okay. 918 00:48:02.337 --> 00:48:03.797 [sighs] 919 00:48:03.881 --> 00:48:05.883 [frogs croaking] 920 00:48:09.803 --> 00:48:13.807 [Sally] The big news is, Sheila tendered her resignation. 921 00:48:13.891 --> 00:48:14.725 Shut up. 922 00:48:14.808 --> 00:48:18.061 Congresswoman Bradford now officially needs a new chief of staff. 923 00:48:18.145 --> 00:48:21.148 Oh! And I'm 8,000 miles away, chasing my tail. 924 00:48:21.231 --> 00:48:23.859 I'm pretty sure you're still on the top of her list. 925 00:48:23.942 --> 00:48:26.028 She asked me for an ETA on your report 926 00:48:26.111 --> 00:48:27.821 and to let you know about the job opening up. 927 00:48:27.905 --> 00:48:29.781 I can get something to her in a couple days. 928 00:48:29.865 --> 00:48:32.534 She'll be on a plane in two days to Singapore 929 00:48:32.618 --> 00:48:34.244 to meet with her family for the holidays. 930 00:48:34.328 --> 00:48:36.330 Pretty sure she's gonna ask for it before she leaves. 931 00:48:36.413 --> 00:48:39.625 Right. Um… I'll just bear down and get it done. 932 00:48:41.960 --> 00:48:43.503 Is that a flower in your hair? 933 00:48:45.881 --> 00:48:50.010 Oh. Yeah. I just… took a shortcut through some bushes. It's… 934 00:48:50.093 --> 00:48:51.094 Mm-hm. 935 00:48:51.178 --> 00:48:53.555 It's not like you to take a shortcut, Er. 936 00:48:53.639 --> 00:48:56.558 Sounds like that island is working its magic on you. 937 00:48:58.268 --> 00:48:59.394 [whispers] Gotta go. 938 00:48:59.478 --> 00:49:00.854 [beeping] 939 00:49:09.196 --> 00:49:11.990 [Andrew's mother] Oh, you should have seen the carolers tonight, honey. 940 00:49:12.074 --> 00:49:14.493 Three different groups all trying to out-sing each other! 941 00:49:14.576 --> 00:49:16.536 -[laughter] -It was just… 942 00:49:16.620 --> 00:49:19.539 [Andrew] Man, I miss those cold walks into town with you guys. 943 00:49:19.623 --> 00:49:21.208 We could have used you when we got back. 944 00:49:21.291 --> 00:49:23.669 Dad made us shovel up the path to the barn. 945 00:49:23.752 --> 00:49:26.171 Even though it's still snowing. 946 00:49:26.254 --> 00:49:28.840 I'd like to make a toast to us being together. 947 00:49:28.924 --> 00:49:31.259 -[mom] Oh, yes. -[dad] There is nothing… 948 00:49:31.343 --> 00:49:34.262 [breaking up] …like family at Christmas. 949 00:49:34.346 --> 00:49:36.431 [Andrew] Guys? You're breaking up. 950 00:49:36.515 --> 00:49:37.516 [beeping] 951 00:49:37.599 --> 00:49:39.601 Guys? Dad? 952 00:49:39.685 --> 00:49:40.978 [tapping keyboard] 953 00:49:41.561 --> 00:49:43.271 -And you're gone. -Hey. 954 00:49:45.357 --> 00:49:46.441 Door was just open. 955 00:49:47.025 --> 00:49:48.860 Yeah, we… We do that here. 956 00:49:50.028 --> 00:49:51.530 Am I interrupting? Are you… 957 00:49:51.613 --> 00:49:53.031 No. No, I'm all done. 958 00:49:54.741 --> 00:49:56.118 Everything okay? 959 00:49:56.201 --> 00:49:57.536 Yeah. I was, uh… 960 00:49:58.453 --> 00:50:02.165 just trying to FaceTime with my family. We were gonna have dinner together, 961 00:50:02.249 --> 00:50:04.710 but the internet on their end had different plans. 962 00:50:05.335 --> 00:50:06.503 Sorry to hear that. 963 00:50:08.422 --> 00:50:10.340 Anyway, you ready to go Christmas snorkeling? 964 00:50:10.424 --> 00:50:12.634 Actually, I stopped by to say I can't go. 965 00:50:13.218 --> 00:50:16.179 -Really? Why not? -I'm getting pressure from Washington. 966 00:50:16.263 --> 00:50:18.598 -Speed things up. -That's exactly why you have to go. 967 00:50:18.682 --> 00:50:20.183 -Uh-- I'm-- -As soon as possible. 968 00:50:20.267 --> 00:50:22.144 Getting in the water is the best cure for stress. 969 00:50:22.227 --> 00:50:24.771 You come out feeling more relaxed, more efficient… 970 00:50:25.480 --> 00:50:27.149 if that's even possible for you. 971 00:50:28.066 --> 00:50:29.151 Wanna be good at your job? 972 00:50:30.360 --> 00:50:31.737 Snorkel. 973 00:50:35.991 --> 00:50:38.535 [Andrew] All right. That should do it. 974 00:50:39.327 --> 00:50:40.328 [Erica] Thanks. 975 00:50:41.496 --> 00:50:43.040 [Andrew] Ready to take the plunge? 976 00:50:44.041 --> 00:50:45.709 [Erica] As ready as I'll ever be. 977 00:50:46.501 --> 00:50:47.627 -All right, let's go. -Now? 978 00:50:47.711 --> 00:50:48.795 -Yep. -Okay. 979 00:50:48.879 --> 00:50:52.466 ♪ I love Christmas in the snow ♪ 980 00:50:52.966 --> 00:50:56.386 ♪ But Christmas in the sand 981 00:50:56.470 --> 00:50:57.846 ♪ Oh, man ♪ 982 00:50:58.680 --> 00:51:01.767 ♪ I tell you, that's where it's at ♪ 983 00:51:03.018 --> 00:51:06.938 ♪ Hawaiian Tropic on my skin ♪ 984 00:51:07.022 --> 00:51:10.984 ♪ Candy cane of peppermint ♪ 985 00:51:11.068 --> 00:51:12.819 ♪ A hint 986 00:51:12.903 --> 00:51:16.782 ♪ Of cocoa on my lips ♪ 987 00:51:16.865 --> 00:51:20.327 ♪ Could have been the sun Could have been the sea ♪ 988 00:51:20.410 --> 00:51:25.165 ♪ Could have been my childhood fantasy ♪ 989 00:51:25.957 --> 00:51:29.211 ♪ But I saw Santa in his bathing suit ♪ 990 00:51:29.711 --> 00:51:33.006 ♪ Tryin' to catch a wave But he tried too soon ♪ 991 00:51:33.090 --> 00:51:37.052 ♪ He laughed so hard That he could barely breathe ♪ 992 00:51:37.135 --> 00:51:39.805 ♪ And washed up next to me ♪ 993 00:51:39.888 --> 00:51:44.226 ♪ He said, "And you look naughty But I'm sure you're nice" ♪ 994 00:51:44.309 --> 00:51:47.395 ♪ He was soakin' wet But he cracked a smile ♪ 995 00:51:47.479 --> 00:51:50.857 ♪ With a present in his hand ♪ 996 00:51:50.941 --> 00:51:55.112 -♪ He said, "It's Christmas in the sand" -♪ Christmas in the sand ♪ 997 00:51:55.195 --> 00:51:57.322 ♪ Christmas in the sand ♪ 998 00:51:57.405 --> 00:52:00.617 ♪ Whoa, Christmas in the sand… ♪ 999 00:52:00.700 --> 00:52:02.244 -[Andrew] Whoo! -[Erica] Oh, my gosh! 1000 00:52:02.327 --> 00:52:06.081 -♪ Christmas in the sand, whoa… ♪ -[Erica] Aah! That was amazing! 1001 00:52:06.164 --> 00:52:09.960 That parrotfish was like a rainbow with fins! 1002 00:52:10.043 --> 00:52:13.463 And the turtle, I tried to swim back to it, but it kept getting away. 1003 00:52:14.214 --> 00:52:17.342 And just like that, a new Christmas tradition is born. 1004 00:52:17.425 --> 00:52:18.552 [laughs] 1005 00:52:23.473 --> 00:52:26.017 [Erica] The Procurement Office has a data drive ready for me, 1006 00:52:26.101 --> 00:52:29.104 and I have a meeting with the general at Wing Headquarters in an hour. 1007 00:52:29.771 --> 00:52:30.689 [Andrew] Suit yourself. 1008 00:52:30.772 --> 00:52:33.567 I've gotta do a bit of horse-trading for the fundraiser tonight anyway. 1009 00:52:33.650 --> 00:52:34.609 [Erica] Okay. 1010 00:52:35.944 --> 00:52:38.196 [Sunshine] Captain! Your shipment's arrived. 1011 00:52:38.280 --> 00:52:39.406 I see that! 1012 00:52:40.448 --> 00:52:44.911 Wait. Three-- How did you get ten Douglas firs halfway across the world? 1013 00:52:45.453 --> 00:52:47.455 It's not gonna end up in some sort of report, is it? 1014 00:52:48.123 --> 00:52:50.167 I promise you it didn't cost the taxpayers a penny. 1015 00:52:50.750 --> 00:52:52.127 I find that hard to believe. 1016 00:52:52.752 --> 00:52:54.588 So a guy I know in Oregon owns a tree farm. 1017 00:52:54.671 --> 00:52:58.133 He donated ten trees and dropped them off at Portland at the Air National Guard. 1018 00:52:58.216 --> 00:53:01.094 They flew them to San Diego because they were going there for training. 1019 00:53:01.178 --> 00:53:02.804 And a buddy at the Naval Air Station there 1020 00:53:02.888 --> 00:53:05.557 was flying a C-40 of recruits to Pearl Harbor, so… 1021 00:53:06.683 --> 00:53:08.643 So that's only halfway. 1022 00:53:08.727 --> 00:53:12.772 Then, from Pearl, they ended up as freight on a half-empty supply flight to Saipan, 1023 00:53:12.856 --> 00:53:16.651 where they were put on a Super Hercules already due for depot maintenance here. 1024 00:53:16.735 --> 00:53:19.571 -Okay, but that doesn't-- -But nothin'. 1025 00:53:20.071 --> 00:53:21.907 Come see what all this free transport gets us. 1026 00:53:21.990 --> 00:53:22.991 It's time to trade horses. 1027 00:53:39.132 --> 00:53:40.717 [brakes squeal] 1028 00:53:43.220 --> 00:53:45.513 [woman] Oh! That's the same one we had last year! 1029 00:53:45.597 --> 00:53:47.974 -[man] Hey, Andrew! How are you? -[Andrew] Hey, how you doing? 1030 00:53:48.058 --> 00:53:51.269 -[man] Thank you for bringing the trees. -[Andrew] Thank you for taking them. 1031 00:53:53.897 --> 00:53:54.731 [Erica] Hello. 1032 00:53:54.814 --> 00:53:56.149 -How are you? Good to see you. -Hi. 1033 00:53:56.233 --> 00:53:58.068 [Andrew] Watch out. It's heavy. All right. 1034 00:53:58.151 --> 00:53:59.444 [manager] Put them in the lobby. 1035 00:53:59.527 --> 00:54:01.655 -[Andrew] Okay. -So, what's the angle here? 1036 00:54:01.738 --> 00:54:04.741 Thing you gotta remember is, it's about finding the right angle. 1037 00:54:04.824 --> 00:54:07.452 -[man] They're beautiful. -I made a deal with hotel management. 1038 00:54:07.535 --> 00:54:10.455 They are now officially the only resort on the island 1039 00:54:10.538 --> 00:54:11.957 that carries real Douglas fir trees, 1040 00:54:12.040 --> 00:54:14.000 just in time for the Christmas Eve banquet tonight. 1041 00:54:14.084 --> 00:54:15.335 In exchange for what? 1042 00:54:15.418 --> 00:54:17.087 Ten cases of soap, 20 sets of sheets, 1043 00:54:17.170 --> 00:54:20.840 15 packs of rice, six sets of pots that their new chef doesn't really like, 1044 00:54:20.924 --> 00:54:22.634 and eight dozen eggs for the eggnog tonight. 1045 00:54:22.717 --> 00:54:25.136 -All that for some trees? -For some free trees. Yeah. 1046 00:54:26.012 --> 00:54:27.138 And… 1047 00:54:30.225 --> 00:54:33.228 a little one to brighten up someone's room who's far away from home. 1048 00:54:36.273 --> 00:54:39.442 All right, let's, uh, finish unloading these so we can get you back 1049 00:54:39.526 --> 00:54:41.611 so you can dive into that data drive, meet the general, 1050 00:54:41.695 --> 00:54:44.030 then we have a few hours before we put our party pants on. 1051 00:54:45.615 --> 00:54:46.574 [Erica] Okay. Come on. 1052 00:54:46.658 --> 00:54:48.618 -[buzz of conversation] -[bells jingling] 1053 00:54:48.702 --> 00:54:49.995 [man] Andrew, over here! 1054 00:54:51.413 --> 00:54:53.456 -Yeah, that's it. -Wow! 1055 00:54:54.040 --> 00:54:55.208 [Andrew] A flurry. 1056 00:54:55.292 --> 00:54:57.544 -[Joker] Coconut shavings away! -[laughter] 1057 00:55:00.005 --> 00:55:02.173 And that's a white Christmas in the tropics. 1058 00:55:03.341 --> 00:55:04.634 Oh. 1059 00:55:04.718 --> 00:55:05.927 Oh, wow. 1060 00:55:18.606 --> 00:55:20.317 You pack a dress like this everywhere you go? 1061 00:55:20.400 --> 00:55:23.361 [laughs] Guess you're not the only one who can horse-trade, Captain. 1062 00:55:24.821 --> 00:55:26.323 Does it look okay? 1063 00:55:27.741 --> 00:55:28.575 Yeah. 1064 00:55:30.118 --> 00:55:30.952 You look beautiful. 1065 00:55:32.579 --> 00:55:33.913 I like you in blue. 1066 00:55:37.625 --> 00:55:39.210 Good job, Andrew. 1067 00:55:39.294 --> 00:55:42.672 [laughs] I mean, I never knew coconut could stand in for snow. 1068 00:55:43.715 --> 00:55:46.634 Yeah. Uh, it took us a while to figure that out. 1069 00:55:47.469 --> 00:55:51.306 Last year, we tried freeze-dried potatoes au gratin. 1070 00:55:51.765 --> 00:55:53.433 -[laughs] -[sighs] 1071 00:55:53.975 --> 00:55:57.520 -[Andrew] And, uh… it wasn't pretty. -[Erica] No? 1072 00:55:58.104 --> 00:56:00.273 -[Andrew] Hey, everybody, gather in. -Oh, there they are. 1073 00:56:00.357 --> 00:56:02.192 Let's get this party started. 1074 00:56:02.275 --> 00:56:04.736 -[man] Oh, come on. Yeah, over here. -[woman] Come on. 1075 00:56:04.819 --> 00:56:05.987 [Sunshine] Brother Bruce. 1076 00:56:06.529 --> 00:56:08.073 You ready for this, Auntie? 1077 00:56:08.156 --> 00:56:08.990 Let's do it. 1078 00:56:09.074 --> 00:56:10.200 Ah, ooh! 1079 00:56:10.283 --> 00:56:13.370 Hacha, hugua, tulu! 1080 00:56:13.953 --> 00:56:16.623 [cheering and applause] 1081 00:56:16.706 --> 00:56:18.500 [woman 1] Whoo-hoo! 1082 00:56:18.583 --> 00:56:19.959 [woman 2] Yeah! 1083 00:56:21.294 --> 00:56:23.380 -[whooping and cheering] -So… 1084 00:56:23.463 --> 00:56:25.757 So this is what a tropical Christmas is like? 1085 00:56:25.840 --> 00:56:28.218 Like Rockefeller Plaza with palm trees. 1086 00:56:28.301 --> 00:56:30.136 Oh! I see a few guests without drinks, 1087 00:56:30.220 --> 00:56:33.139 and drinks are our biggest mark-up, so I best be on my way. 1088 00:56:33.223 --> 00:56:34.682 -See you in a bit. -Okay. 1089 00:56:34.766 --> 00:56:36.768 -[laughter] -[music playing] 1090 00:56:37.352 --> 00:56:38.186 [woman] Whoo! 1091 00:56:38.269 --> 00:56:41.147 He's, uh… always workin' an angle, huh? 1092 00:56:41.231 --> 00:56:42.649 Oh, yeah, pretty much. 1093 00:56:43.400 --> 00:56:45.902 Yeah, smooth-talker. Ladies must love that. 1094 00:56:47.404 --> 00:56:49.864 Actually, not really. 1095 00:56:50.407 --> 00:56:52.617 Uh, he may seem like he's got all the moves, 1096 00:56:53.493 --> 00:56:56.496 but you know how Captain got his call sign, "Claws"? 1097 00:56:57.330 --> 00:57:01.209 Figured it was because he had his claws in every pretty tourist passing through. 1098 00:57:01.709 --> 00:57:07.215 Uh, "CLAWS," as in, "Can't Leave Anyone Without Santa." 1099 00:57:07.298 --> 00:57:10.176 Cap'n steps up whenever anybody needs help. 1100 00:57:10.260 --> 00:57:12.679 Brings Christmas to everyone, everywhere. 1101 00:57:12.762 --> 00:57:14.347 Doesn't do anything else, 1102 00:57:14.431 --> 00:57:18.685 and that's why he can't keep a girl and why he's always here every holiday. 1103 00:57:19.811 --> 00:57:20.895 I didn't know. 1104 00:57:22.105 --> 00:57:24.983 Didn't you ever wonder about those living quarters of his? 1105 00:57:25.650 --> 00:57:27.318 The house of boxes and books? 1106 00:57:27.402 --> 00:57:29.821 -[both laughing] -Yeah. Yeah, that one. 1107 00:57:29.904 --> 00:57:31.573 Captain gave up his officer's quarters 1108 00:57:31.656 --> 00:57:33.825 to make room for a family comin' in from Hickam. 1109 00:57:33.908 --> 00:57:36.494 Since family housing was full, Cap'n stepped up, 1110 00:57:37.078 --> 00:57:38.663 just like he always does. 1111 00:57:38.746 --> 00:57:41.749 And those boxes are donations that come in throughout the year. 1112 00:57:41.833 --> 00:57:44.377 He stores them there so they don't take up space on the base. 1113 00:57:45.753 --> 00:57:48.756 ♪ …everyone said, 'cause I love you ♪ 1114 00:57:48.840 --> 00:57:51.885 ♪ I can't get you out my head 'Cause I love you ♪ 1115 00:57:54.596 --> 00:57:57.599 -[man 1] So good, right? Yeah, love that! -[man 2] Whoo! 1116 00:57:57.682 --> 00:57:59.684 [woman singing in Chamorro] 1117 00:58:00.935 --> 00:58:03.104 You want more power? You add more solar panels, 1118 00:58:03.188 --> 00:58:05.064 and then you can have your lights and stereo. 1119 00:58:05.148 --> 00:58:07.150 [laughing] 1120 00:58:09.819 --> 00:58:12.071 [man] Oh, yeah, that's great. Yeah! 1121 00:58:12.155 --> 00:58:13.823 -[Erica] Hey. -[Andrew] Hey. 1122 00:58:13.948 --> 00:58:16.117 How much money do you need to raise for the Drop? 1123 00:58:16.826 --> 00:58:19.454 -Ah, it's never enough. -It's a good-sized crowd. 1124 00:58:19.537 --> 00:58:22.207 Should be. We plastered a bunch of flyers at the resorts and downtown. 1125 00:58:22.290 --> 00:58:25.376 Hey, why is nobody dancing? 1126 00:58:27.003 --> 00:58:28.129 Secret weapon time. 1127 00:58:29.047 --> 00:58:30.256 Hey, Sunshine. 1128 00:58:30.340 --> 00:58:31.716 -[Sunshine] Yes, sir. -Let's do it. 1129 00:58:31.799 --> 00:58:33.259 -Oh, it's time. -Okay. I'll see you. 1130 00:58:33.343 --> 00:58:34.511 [song finishes] 1131 00:58:34.594 --> 00:58:37.096 -You're gonna wanna see this. -[applause] 1132 00:58:37.180 --> 00:58:39.182 [applause continues] 1133 00:58:40.850 --> 00:58:42.018 -Here we go. -[man] Okay! 1134 00:58:42.101 --> 00:58:43.978 -You're kidding! -[woman] Whoo! 1135 00:58:46.147 --> 00:58:48.733 -[plays "I Saw Three Ships"] -[crowd gasping] 1136 00:58:49.609 --> 00:58:50.902 [man] Whoo! 1137 00:58:51.861 --> 00:58:52.862 All right! Go! 1138 00:58:52.946 --> 00:58:54.948 -Yeah! -[band joins in] 1139 00:59:04.499 --> 00:59:06.167 [chuckles] 1140 00:59:07.043 --> 00:59:10.213 ♪ I saw three ships come sailin' in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day ♪ 1141 00:59:10.296 --> 00:59:13.716 ♪ I saw three ships come sailin' in On Christmas Day in the mornin' ♪ 1142 00:59:13.800 --> 00:59:16.261 ♪ Whither sailed those ships all three On Christmas Day… ♪ 1143 00:59:16.344 --> 00:59:19.430 Okay, for my next magic trick… 1144 00:59:20.348 --> 00:59:22.517 -My lady, would you like to dance? -Oh, no, thank you. 1145 00:59:22.600 --> 00:59:24.769 -Is this a Washington thing? -I'm just gonna hold off. 1146 00:59:24.852 --> 00:59:25.812 Why not? 1147 00:59:26.646 --> 00:59:27.939 'Cause I'm a terrible dancer. 1148 00:59:28.022 --> 00:59:30.650 -Come on. -♪ All the bells on Earth shall ring… ♪ 1149 00:59:30.733 --> 00:59:32.652 Just dance like no one's watching. 1150 00:59:32.735 --> 00:59:34.821 ♪ On Christmas day in the mornin' ♪ 1151 00:59:34.904 --> 00:59:36.990 -♪ All the souls on Earth… ♪ - Not gonna stop, are you? 1152 00:59:37.073 --> 00:59:39.701 -Never. Come on. -♪ All the souls on Earth shall sing… ♪ 1153 00:59:39.784 --> 00:59:42.453 -Fine. Because it's a good cause. -♪ On Christmas Day in the mornin' ♪ 1154 00:59:42.537 --> 00:59:44.205 Yeah, it's for a good cause. Exactly. 1155 00:59:44.289 --> 00:59:46.291 -[fiddle playing] -[cheering] 1156 00:59:47.375 --> 00:59:48.418 [Andrew] All right! 1157 00:59:50.962 --> 00:59:52.255 Yeah. 1158 00:59:58.136 --> 01:00:00.805 -[man 1] All right, girl, all right! Whoo! -[man 2] Whoo! 1159 01:00:00.888 --> 01:00:02.974 -Yeah, go, girl! -[Andrew] Erica. 1160 01:00:03.057 --> 01:00:04.142 [whispers] Erica. 1161 01:00:05.643 --> 01:00:07.395 Maybe dance like a few people are watchin'. 1162 01:00:09.230 --> 01:00:11.357 ♪ And let us rejoice again On Christmas Day… ♪ 1163 01:00:11.441 --> 01:00:12.609 -Come on. -♪ On Christmas Day ♪ 1164 01:00:12.692 --> 01:00:14.694 ♪ And let us rejoice again ♪ 1165 01:00:14.777 --> 01:00:16.571 -What? It wasn't that bad. -♪ In the mornin' ♪ 1166 01:00:16.654 --> 01:00:19.574 -♪ I saw three ships… ♪ -Are you on a mission to embarrass me? 1167 01:00:19.657 --> 01:00:21.909 -♪ I saw three ships… ♪ -We've all got our missions here. 1168 01:00:21.993 --> 01:00:24.037 I just hope yours isn't to close down our base. 1169 01:00:25.413 --> 01:00:26.664 I hope not, too. 1170 01:00:27.248 --> 01:00:28.249 -[man] Yeah! -[woman] Whoo! 1171 01:00:28.333 --> 01:00:30.209 -Yeah! -[man] Oh, yeah! 1172 01:00:37.592 --> 01:00:38.968 [cheering] 1173 01:00:41.471 --> 01:00:43.473 [band plays "The First Noel"] 1174 01:00:45.350 --> 01:00:46.309 I'd love to. 1175 01:00:48.269 --> 01:00:51.856 ♪ The first Noel ♪ 1176 01:00:51.939 --> 01:00:55.068 ♪ The angels did say ♪ 1177 01:00:55.652 --> 01:00:59.197 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds 1178 01:00:59.280 --> 01:01:02.867 ♪ In fields where they lay ♪ 1179 01:01:02.950 --> 01:01:07.121 ♪ In fields where they lay ♪ 1180 01:01:07.205 --> 01:01:10.166 ♪ Keeping their sheep ♪ 1181 01:01:10.249 --> 01:01:13.878 ♪ On a cold winter's night ♪ 1182 01:01:13.961 --> 01:01:17.465 -♪ That was so deep… ♪ -That's nice. 1183 01:01:18.758 --> 01:01:20.760 What is it that makes you wanna help people? 1184 01:01:24.430 --> 01:01:25.723 I grew up on a farm. 1185 01:01:25.807 --> 01:01:29.352 -♪ Born is the King… ♪ -We had a few tough winters in a row. 1186 01:01:29.435 --> 01:01:31.604 -♪ Of Israel ♪ -We were really close to losing it all. 1187 01:01:31.688 --> 01:01:34.148 But then a bunch of our neighbors all got together, 1188 01:01:34.232 --> 01:01:35.817 and they helped us through it. 1189 01:01:36.609 --> 01:01:38.319 My folks still live on that farm. 1190 01:01:39.112 --> 01:01:41.948 I'll never forget the kindness those people showed us. 1191 01:01:44.867 --> 01:01:46.244 I guess I'm just trying to… 1192 01:01:47.286 --> 01:01:48.121 pay it forward. 1193 01:01:48.204 --> 01:01:50.623 ♪ They looked up… ♪ 1194 01:01:50.707 --> 01:01:53.334 -I get it. -♪ And saw a star… ♪ 1195 01:01:53.418 --> 01:01:58.464 My mom taught me the noblest thing to do was find a need and fill it. 1196 01:01:59.424 --> 01:02:00.758 Find a hurt and heal it. 1197 01:02:02.593 --> 01:02:05.346 One of the Air Force core values is service before self. 1198 01:02:07.098 --> 01:02:09.600 And, sometimes, I wonder if I've drifted too far 1199 01:02:09.684 --> 01:02:12.979 from the real reason that I got into politics in the first place. 1200 01:02:13.479 --> 01:02:18.317 Yesterday, I saw you give everything that you had in your purse 1201 01:02:18.401 --> 01:02:21.738 to a little girl who you barely knew. 1202 01:02:22.447 --> 01:02:23.531 You're here. 1203 01:02:25.116 --> 01:02:26.242 And you're helping. 1204 01:02:30.079 --> 01:02:32.540 You know, I misjudged you. 1205 01:02:34.584 --> 01:02:37.253 I thought you were this self-centered egotist, 1206 01:02:37.336 --> 01:02:39.714 wheeling and dealing for your own good. 1207 01:02:39.797 --> 01:02:42.049 -♪ Noel, Noel… ♪ -And? 1208 01:02:42.133 --> 01:02:46.137 -♪ Noel, Noel… ♪ -Waiting. 1209 01:02:46.220 --> 01:02:49.140 -Still waiting. ♪ Born is the King… ♪ 1210 01:02:49.223 --> 01:02:51.267 Clearly, there's more to you than meets the eye. 1211 01:02:51.350 --> 01:02:53.019 ♪ Of Israel… ♪ 1212 01:02:53.728 --> 01:02:56.314 -It's funny… -♪ Noel, Noel… ♪ 1213 01:02:56.397 --> 01:03:00.485 -I was gonna say the same thing about you. -♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1214 01:03:00.985 --> 01:03:04.405 -♪ Born is the King… ♪ -Hey, Captain. Uh, fire dancers are ready. 1215 01:03:04.489 --> 01:03:08.785 -♪ Of Israel ♪ -[applause] 1216 01:03:08.868 --> 01:03:10.411 -Fire dancers? -[woman] Fire! 1217 01:03:10.495 --> 01:03:12.497 [rapid drumming] 1218 01:03:26.260 --> 01:03:27.804 [typing on phone] 1219 01:03:28.638 --> 01:03:29.889 -Is something wrong? -[beeps] 1220 01:03:30.473 --> 01:03:33.351 -[dancers chanting] -[sighs] I missed three calls from DC. 1221 01:03:34.143 --> 01:03:35.353 -[Andrew] What? -[Erica] Yeah. 1222 01:03:35.436 --> 01:03:37.313 It's, like, 4:30 in the morning there. 1223 01:03:37.396 --> 01:03:39.690 Yeah, I'm gonna wait a couple hours before I call them back. 1224 01:03:39.774 --> 01:03:41.567 I'm pretty sure I know what it's about. 1225 01:03:42.777 --> 01:03:44.612 [Sandra] Our tallies are in, Andrew. 1226 01:03:44.695 --> 01:03:45.863 Thank you, ma'am. 1227 01:03:47.865 --> 01:03:48.783 [laughs] 1228 01:03:48.866 --> 01:03:51.285 What? We did, like, double our numbers… 1229 01:03:51.369 --> 01:03:52.203 Yeah. [laughs] 1230 01:03:52.286 --> 01:03:53.162 …since last year! 1231 01:03:53.246 --> 01:03:54.956 -Well done. -Oh, thank you, sir. 1232 01:03:56.582 --> 01:03:59.544 [Andrew] But we're still gonna have to prioritize our choices. 1233 01:03:59.627 --> 01:04:02.547 Rice, vegetables, seeds, canopy materials. 1234 01:04:02.630 --> 01:04:05.091 -I don't think there'll be much left. -[Sandra] Mm. 1235 01:04:05.800 --> 01:04:07.385 What about generators? 1236 01:04:08.219 --> 01:04:11.597 I wish, but they're a big-ticket item. We're still playing catch-up. 1237 01:04:12.557 --> 01:04:14.767 I keep thinking about Ilana and her friends with no power, 1238 01:04:14.851 --> 01:04:17.103 no way to access a web connection for school. 1239 01:04:18.062 --> 01:04:21.315 Well, Sampson's the only one who stocks them, and he's not willing to play. 1240 01:04:21.399 --> 01:04:24.068 I might have an idea that'll help him change his mind. 1241 01:04:29.156 --> 01:04:32.118 -[laughter and conversation] -[woman 1] That's a great idea! 1242 01:04:33.035 --> 01:04:34.662 [woman 2] Honey, over here! 1243 01:04:34.745 --> 01:04:37.123 -[woman 3] I really just wanna… -[woman 4] I want you to have… 1244 01:04:37.206 --> 01:04:39.542 -[man 1] Oh, I know! -[man 2] Yeah, it's really good. 1245 01:04:39.625 --> 01:04:41.085 There he is. Wish me luck. 1246 01:04:41.168 --> 01:04:43.504 Oh, sister, you don't need luck. Go get 'em. 1247 01:04:43.588 --> 01:04:45.381 [Erica clears throat] Okay. 1248 01:04:45.464 --> 01:04:47.717 -[man] Oh, that sounds fun! -[woman] Yeah, that'd be great. 1249 01:04:47.800 --> 01:04:52.054 Mayor Sampson, hi. Erica Miller. I work with Congresswoman Bradford. 1250 01:04:52.680 --> 01:04:54.515 [Sampson] On the Realignment and Closure Commission. 1251 01:04:54.599 --> 01:04:55.892 -The same. Yes. -[Sampson] Oh. 1252 01:04:55.975 --> 01:04:58.477 Island grapevine has it you're here to try and shutter the base. 1253 01:04:58.561 --> 01:05:01.314 I'm here to make recommendations about possible mission realignment. 1254 01:05:01.397 --> 01:05:03.399 Or closure. I know how BRACC works, Miss Miller. 1255 01:05:03.482 --> 01:05:06.193 And I have to say, shutting this base would bankrupt my business 1256 01:05:06.277 --> 01:05:07.778 and a third of the rest of the island. 1257 01:05:07.862 --> 01:05:11.198 I understand that, and I'm making sure to include it all in my data collection. 1258 01:05:11.282 --> 01:05:14.660 But, Mr. Sampson, I'm not at liberty nor inclined to talk about my report. 1259 01:05:16.245 --> 01:05:17.079 Fair enough. 1260 01:05:17.163 --> 01:05:19.498 I actually wanna chat briefly about Operation Christmas Drop. 1261 01:05:19.582 --> 01:05:23.461 Okay. No, no. I already told Captain Jantz those diesel generators are too expensive 1262 01:05:23.544 --> 01:05:24.921 for me to give away left and right. 1263 01:05:25.004 --> 01:05:27.965 Obviously. I mean, you're a businessman, first and foremost. 1264 01:05:28.049 --> 01:05:29.717 -I'm not here about your generators. -No? 1265 01:05:29.800 --> 01:05:31.719 No, I wanna make you a business proposition. 1266 01:05:32.553 --> 01:05:33.387 Okay. 1267 01:05:33.471 --> 01:05:36.641 [Erica] Come with me. I wanna introduce you to a friend of mine. 1268 01:05:36.724 --> 01:05:38.935 What do you know about solar inverters, sir? 1269 01:05:39.852 --> 01:05:42.063 -[loud music playing] -[buzz of conversation] 1270 01:05:47.693 --> 01:05:49.946 [Joker on PA] Second round of rice, everybody. 1271 01:05:50.029 --> 01:05:52.907 -One bag per box. You know what to do. -[feedback squeals] 1272 01:06:12.134 --> 01:06:13.552 -[Andrew] What? -[Erica] Yes. 1273 01:06:14.303 --> 01:06:16.597 [Andrew laughing] That's incredible! Oh! 1274 01:06:16.681 --> 01:06:18.349 How? What did you say to him? 1275 01:06:18.432 --> 01:06:20.643 I told him about a couple of initiatives out of Washington 1276 01:06:20.726 --> 01:06:23.604 that are encouraging businesses like his to switch to renewable resources, 1277 01:06:23.688 --> 01:06:24.981 and Brother Bruce did the rest. 1278 01:06:25.064 --> 01:06:25.898 Wow. 1279 01:06:26.399 --> 01:06:31.988 Guys, Erica just got Sampson to donate three solar-powered inverters to the Drop! 1280 01:06:32.071 --> 01:06:34.281 -[Sunshine] Oh! -Yeah! 1281 01:06:34.365 --> 01:06:36.367 -Nice work, Erica! -[cheering] 1282 01:06:36.450 --> 01:06:37.910 Thank you! [laughs] 1283 01:06:39.704 --> 01:06:42.707 Hey, boss. General wants to see the team in the ready room. 1284 01:06:44.542 --> 01:06:46.210 -[woman] Whoo! Pass it to me. -Come on. 1285 01:06:46.293 --> 01:06:51.465 Next up, snorkels, fish hooks, and masks! Let's pack it up, people. 1286 01:06:51.549 --> 01:06:55.302 -[man] You heard him. Let's go! -[woman] Yes! Go, go, go! 1287 01:06:55.886 --> 01:06:58.973 It's a rapidly intensifying cat-four typhoon, 1288 01:06:59.056 --> 01:07:02.059 and the outermost bands of this monster look like they'll make landfall 1289 01:07:02.143 --> 01:07:04.645 and sit on top of us in two days. 1290 01:07:04.729 --> 01:07:07.189 [Sandra] 130 to 150 mile an hour winds 1291 01:07:07.273 --> 01:07:08.566 in the right front quadrant. 1292 01:07:08.649 --> 01:07:10.609 Radius, 520 kilometers. 1293 01:07:11.402 --> 01:07:12.486 Can we get over top of it? 1294 01:07:12.570 --> 01:07:14.613 We can, but it's not gonna get any presents delivered. 1295 01:07:14.697 --> 01:07:17.116 It doesn't matter. I can't risk anything off the tarmac 1296 01:07:17.199 --> 01:07:18.576 with something this big in the way. 1297 01:07:18.659 --> 01:07:20.077 [Sandra] It's moving slowly, 1298 01:07:20.161 --> 01:07:22.997 building as it goes, which is both good and bad news. 1299 01:07:23.581 --> 01:07:25.249 What are the chances it's not gonna hit us? 1300 01:07:25.875 --> 01:07:28.419 -Slim to none. -[Erica] What about the outer Islands? 1301 01:07:28.502 --> 01:07:30.254 They haven't recovered from the last one. 1302 01:07:30.838 --> 01:07:34.133 Thankfully, on its current trajectory, the worst of this one will miss them, but-- 1303 01:07:34.216 --> 01:07:36.635 Operation Christmas Drop can't happen. 1304 01:07:36.719 --> 01:07:37.928 [Hatcher] Not on this schedule. 1305 01:07:38.012 --> 01:07:40.931 It may be after Christmas before we get back in the air. 1306 01:07:41.015 --> 01:07:41.932 [sighs] 1307 01:07:42.641 --> 01:07:44.143 Then we need to work faster. 1308 01:07:44.226 --> 01:07:45.770 Load up. Go now. 1309 01:07:46.687 --> 01:07:49.148 Anyways, maybe the typhoon will veer off in another direction. 1310 01:07:49.231 --> 01:07:53.360 The furthest island is 11 hours out and 11 hours back. We just can't make it. 1311 01:07:53.444 --> 01:07:55.404 I won't put our people at risk. 1312 01:07:56.739 --> 01:08:00.367 But what we can do is keep sorting and packing right up until we can't. 1313 01:08:01.660 --> 01:08:03.162 And hope for a Christmas miracle. 1314 01:08:07.500 --> 01:08:08.334 What? 1315 01:08:09.543 --> 01:08:10.544 They happen. 1316 01:08:15.966 --> 01:08:18.260 All right, people. Let's get to it. 1317 01:08:24.600 --> 01:08:26.602 [thunder rumbling] 1318 01:08:28.479 --> 01:08:30.481 [wind gusting] 1319 01:08:39.949 --> 01:08:42.785 All right, everybody, final items. 1320 01:08:42.868 --> 01:08:46.205 Let's make sure you got school supplies. Let's start closing it up. 1321 01:08:46.747 --> 01:08:48.499 If your friends on the Hill could see you now. 1322 01:08:48.582 --> 01:08:50.584 If they could see me now, I'd be fired. 1323 01:08:51.544 --> 01:08:53.129 [Joker] Okay, my little elves. 1324 01:08:53.212 --> 01:08:54.463 Bring it in. 1325 01:08:55.798 --> 01:08:57.174 Yeah, bring it in. 1326 01:08:57.258 --> 01:08:59.135 -Come on! -What? It's a tradition. 1327 01:08:59.218 --> 01:09:00.719 -Every year? -Yeah. 1328 01:09:00.803 --> 01:09:02.346 -[Erica] What's going on? -Come on. 1329 01:09:03.013 --> 01:09:05.933 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 1330 01:09:07.101 --> 01:09:09.603 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 1331 01:09:10.813 --> 01:09:13.065 ♪ O'er the fields we go ♪ 1332 01:09:14.316 --> 01:09:16.110 ♪ Laughing all the way ♪ 1333 01:09:16.193 --> 01:09:17.611 -Whoo! -[laughter] 1334 01:09:17.695 --> 01:09:21.615 ♪ Well, I don't sing well enough To finish the rest of this song ♪ 1335 01:09:21.699 --> 01:09:24.869 -[all] Wahey! -[Sunshine] ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 1336 01:09:24.952 --> 01:09:27.413 -♪ Jingle all the way ♪ -[cheering] 1337 01:09:27.496 --> 01:09:29.748 [all] ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 1338 01:09:29.832 --> 01:09:31.667 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 1339 01:09:31.750 --> 01:09:35.004 ♪ Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 1340 01:09:35.087 --> 01:09:37.047 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 1341 01:09:37.548 --> 01:09:39.842 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 1342 01:09:39.925 --> 01:09:42.887 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! ♪ 1343 01:09:42.970 --> 01:09:44.638 Hm. You look good in a Santa hat. 1344 01:09:45.848 --> 01:09:47.433 [chuckles] 1345 01:09:47.516 --> 01:09:50.811 Erica, what the heck is going on? 1346 01:09:55.649 --> 01:09:58.110 Sorry, ma'am, I wasn't expecting you. 1347 01:09:58.194 --> 01:10:01.363 Sally was supposed to call and tell you that I rerouted through Honolulu. 1348 01:10:01.447 --> 01:10:03.490 Yeah, I missed a few calls. 1349 01:10:03.574 --> 01:10:07.620 And the report that I was supposed to have in my hands before I left. 1350 01:10:07.703 --> 01:10:10.080 But, congresswoman, you didn't have to fly in. 1351 01:10:10.164 --> 01:10:13.417 Ma'am, I'm sorry to interrupt, but I'm afraid, if anyone's to blame, it's me. 1352 01:10:13.500 --> 01:10:14.752 I diverted your associate here-- 1353 01:10:14.835 --> 01:10:16.378 Captain, I don't know you, 1354 01:10:16.462 --> 01:10:19.632 but I recognize your face from that photo in the newspaper. 1355 01:10:20.549 --> 01:10:21.926 You're part of the problem. 1356 01:10:22.009 --> 01:10:24.303 Now, would you please explain to me what's going on, 1357 01:10:24.386 --> 01:10:27.598 because this is obviously Operation Christmas Drop. 1358 01:10:30.726 --> 01:10:33.938 Yeah, but, like I said, it's all done by donations. 1359 01:10:34.021 --> 01:10:37.566 It provides resources to people in need over thousands of square miles. 1360 01:10:37.650 --> 01:10:39.944 People who don't vote in my district. 1361 01:10:40.027 --> 01:10:41.737 Now, how is this benefiting Americans? 1362 01:10:41.820 --> 01:10:44.448 Congresswoman, this base is America's forward operating outpost 1363 01:10:44.531 --> 01:10:45.574 in a region of hostile-- 1364 01:10:45.658 --> 01:10:48.827 Your commander already briefed me on the base's mission. 1365 01:10:48.911 --> 01:10:51.163 Then you are aware the mission of this base is to provide 1366 01:10:51.247 --> 01:10:53.207 a US-based war-fighting platform, 1367 01:10:53.290 --> 01:10:57.878 as well as a rapid-response humanitarian relief program worldwide. 1368 01:11:00.798 --> 01:11:03.425 I'm going to Singapore in the morning, weather permitting. 1369 01:11:03.509 --> 01:11:05.135 Erica, I think it's time you went home. 1370 01:11:05.219 --> 01:11:06.720 But I'm… I'm not done-- 1371 01:11:06.804 --> 01:11:09.181 I'm gonna let Matt and his team take this over, 1372 01:11:09.265 --> 01:11:12.268 and they can review what you've found back in DC. 1373 01:11:12.810 --> 01:11:16.397 I want you back at your desk, doing your job. 1374 01:11:17.022 --> 01:11:18.399 Lieutenant Bradley. 1375 01:11:25.114 --> 01:11:26.824 I better go pack. 1376 01:11:27.574 --> 01:11:28.659 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1377 01:11:29.660 --> 01:11:30.828 What, just like that? 1378 01:11:32.121 --> 01:11:34.748 What happened to "We're doing whatever it takes"? 1379 01:11:34.832 --> 01:11:37.960 You heard her. My job is on the line. 1380 01:11:38.043 --> 01:11:40.421 The winds are picking up, and the typhoon is on its way. 1381 01:11:40.504 --> 01:11:43.549 If we speed up our packing, we can get a drop off first, before it hits. 1382 01:11:43.632 --> 01:11:47.469 I'm done with the Drop. And if my boss has her way, you are too. 1383 01:11:50.264 --> 01:11:51.223 Sorry. 1384 01:12:02.526 --> 01:12:04.528 [thunder rumbling] 1385 01:12:10.576 --> 01:12:12.578 [heavy rainfall] 1386 01:12:16.623 --> 01:12:18.250 Well, Lucky… [chuckles] 1387 01:12:18.792 --> 01:12:21.337 guess there's not much truth to the island legend about you. 1388 01:12:23.756 --> 01:12:25.466 [ringing tone] 1389 01:12:29.636 --> 01:12:33.057 -Hey. -Listen, I am so sorry you got blindsided. 1390 01:12:33.140 --> 01:12:35.017 -It's okay. -She was supposed to go to Singapore. 1391 01:12:35.100 --> 01:12:36.685 -I kept trying your cell. -Sal! 1392 01:12:36.769 --> 01:12:39.021 It's okay. I don't know what I would have done differently, 1393 01:12:39.104 --> 01:12:41.065 even if I'd known she was coming, so… 1394 01:12:42.024 --> 01:12:45.235 Just finished packing and saying goodbye to a friend. 1395 01:12:46.362 --> 01:12:47.279 That pilot? 1396 01:12:48.989 --> 01:12:52.242 Actually, this one is green with four legs. 1397 01:12:52.326 --> 01:12:53.911 I've grown kind of fond of him. 1398 01:13:00.000 --> 01:13:01.794 You sure about coming back home now? 1399 01:13:04.380 --> 01:13:05.381 What can I do? 1400 01:13:06.590 --> 01:13:08.092 Bradford was crystal clear. 1401 01:13:08.884 --> 01:13:10.427 It's just not like you to give up. 1402 01:13:10.511 --> 01:13:14.932 I know. And this is the first Christmas I've actually enjoyed in a while. 1403 01:13:15.933 --> 01:13:17.935 [wind whistling] 1404 01:13:20.938 --> 01:13:22.940 [thunder rumbling] 1405 01:13:24.108 --> 01:13:25.567 It reminds me of something. 1406 01:13:26.110 --> 01:13:27.111 Reminds you of what? 1407 01:13:28.487 --> 01:13:29.696 Of Christmas. 1408 01:13:32.449 --> 01:13:33.784 Like it used to be. 1409 01:13:38.997 --> 01:13:40.666 Sally, I have to go. [chuckles] 1410 01:13:41.875 --> 01:13:43.293 I've got something I have to finish. 1411 01:13:53.512 --> 01:13:55.305 Jake, how about another cranberry and soda? 1412 01:13:56.014 --> 01:13:57.015 Comin' up. 1413 01:13:59.143 --> 01:14:02.146 You can go home to your family, man. I'll lock up when I leave. 1414 01:14:02.229 --> 01:14:03.605 [laughs] 1415 01:14:03.689 --> 01:14:05.816 Thanks, Captain. Merry Christmas. 1416 01:14:08.068 --> 01:14:09.153 [car door slams] 1417 01:14:10.904 --> 01:14:12.364 [panting] 1418 01:14:19.663 --> 01:14:20.914 [door closes] 1419 01:14:29.006 --> 01:14:33.302 Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world… 1420 01:14:34.011 --> 01:14:35.471 Don't you have a flight to catch? 1421 01:14:35.554 --> 01:14:38.390 -Could say the same thing to you. -Drop's a bust. 1422 01:14:39.516 --> 01:14:41.518 Guess we're all out of Christmas miracles this year. 1423 01:14:42.102 --> 01:14:44.438 -So, you're just gonna give up? -Look who's talking. 1424 01:14:45.856 --> 01:14:47.399 [thunder crashing] 1425 01:14:48.233 --> 01:14:51.028 We should get you to the airport while your flight can still take off. 1426 01:14:51.111 --> 01:14:52.404 I don't care about my flight. 1427 01:14:52.488 --> 01:14:55.991 It's yours I'm thinking about. This weather doesn't have to ground you. 1428 01:14:57.618 --> 01:14:58.911 It has grounded me. 1429 01:15:00.746 --> 01:15:02.831 I just saw a Christmas tree that made its way 1430 01:15:02.915 --> 01:15:05.959 all the way from Oregon to San Diego to Saipan… 1431 01:15:07.002 --> 01:15:10.047 to my living room in Guam. 1432 01:15:12.466 --> 01:15:14.218 Where there's a will, there's a way… 1433 01:15:15.135 --> 01:15:17.012 especially at Christmas. 1434 01:15:18.931 --> 01:15:20.015 It's a lost cause. 1435 01:15:20.766 --> 01:15:22.643 The general grounded all transport. 1436 01:15:23.227 --> 01:15:24.603 There are no lost causes. 1437 01:15:25.270 --> 01:15:27.814 -Wishing it won't make it happen. -It's not a wish. 1438 01:15:29.316 --> 01:15:30.984 It's a miracle. 1439 01:15:32.569 --> 01:15:34.404 I just talked to Travis. 1440 01:15:34.488 --> 01:15:37.699 He's been on the phone with the Joint Typhoon Warning Center at Pearl. 1441 01:15:37.783 --> 01:15:40.953 They have a P-3 over top of the storm, and they say it's rapidly degrading. 1442 01:15:41.036 --> 01:15:43.372 General Hatcher said it is up to you, 1443 01:15:43.455 --> 01:15:47.000 the mission commander, to decide if we take off. 1444 01:15:49.211 --> 01:15:50.963 If we take off? 1445 01:15:51.046 --> 01:15:53.423 You called me Blitzen, right? 1446 01:15:54.508 --> 01:15:56.969 Isn't it my job to deliver presents at Christmas? 1447 01:15:58.554 --> 01:16:00.389 [birdsong] 1448 01:16:04.768 --> 01:16:06.770 -[whirring] -[man shouting] 1449 01:16:28.417 --> 01:16:31.878 Look at everyone, giving up their time the day before Christmas. 1450 01:16:31.962 --> 01:16:32.921 Beautiful, isn't it? 1451 01:16:33.005 --> 01:16:34.965 -Yeah. -Almost as beautiful as this. 1452 01:16:35.048 --> 01:16:36.842 Can I get everyone's attention, please? 1453 01:16:36.925 --> 01:16:38.885 The JTWC has just confirmed 1454 01:16:38.969 --> 01:16:41.930 they downgraded the system to a tropical storm. 1455 01:16:42.014 --> 01:16:44.433 We are clear all the way to Kapingamarangi atoll. 1456 01:16:44.516 --> 01:16:46.018 [cheering] 1457 01:16:46.101 --> 01:16:47.477 Whoo! 1458 01:16:48.020 --> 01:16:51.648 Then, Captain Jantz, you are green to go with all three of Santa's sleighs. 1459 01:16:51.732 --> 01:16:54.401 -Awesome! Let's get this show on the road! -You heard her, Trav. 1460 01:16:54.484 --> 01:16:55.736 -Fire it up. -Roger that, Claws. 1461 01:16:56.320 --> 01:17:00.198 Andersen Tower, this is Santa's Helper 01. Control departure time, 20 minutes. 1462 01:17:03.577 --> 01:17:04.453 [Erica] Oh, no. 1463 01:17:08.707 --> 01:17:10.792 [helicopter flying overhead] 1464 01:17:14.212 --> 01:17:17.215 -General. Lieutenant Colonel. -Ma'am. 1465 01:17:17.299 --> 01:17:20.636 I thought I asked you to stop this whole Christmas thing. 1466 01:17:20.719 --> 01:17:22.304 Yes, you did ask, congresswoman. 1467 01:17:22.387 --> 01:17:27.017 And I thought I was quite clear that I wanted you on a plane stateside today. 1468 01:17:27.100 --> 01:17:29.561 You were clear, ma'am, but there's too much for me to do here. 1469 01:17:30.562 --> 01:17:31.396 I'm sorry? 1470 01:17:31.480 --> 01:17:33.940 Respectfully, ma'am, what's happening here is far more important 1471 01:17:34.024 --> 01:17:35.400 than what I'd be doing back home. 1472 01:17:35.484 --> 01:17:38.362 You're very close to throwing it all away, Ms. Miller. 1473 01:17:42.366 --> 01:17:44.117 I'm gonna stay here and help. 1474 01:17:45.535 --> 01:17:47.120 And you should too. 1475 01:17:49.247 --> 01:17:51.124 I remember, when you first got elected, 1476 01:17:51.208 --> 01:17:54.670 the cornerstone of your campaign was to make the world a better place. 1477 01:17:55.671 --> 01:17:58.924 You promised your constituents that you would work on making a difference. 1478 01:17:59.508 --> 01:18:00.509 These people, 1479 01:18:01.593 --> 01:18:02.594 right here, 1480 01:18:03.720 --> 01:18:05.222 are making that difference. 1481 01:18:07.140 --> 01:18:08.767 I haven't seen any evidence-- 1482 01:18:08.850 --> 01:18:11.061 Well, I can show you some, congresswoman. 1483 01:18:11.144 --> 01:18:13.105 Come fly with us today, see what we do up there. 1484 01:18:13.188 --> 01:18:14.231 I don't think the optics-- 1485 01:18:14.314 --> 01:18:16.983 [Sandra] No one has to know who you are or where you're from. 1486 01:18:17.067 --> 01:18:19.027 Erica can fly with Captain Jantz and his crew. 1487 01:18:19.111 --> 01:18:20.278 You come with me and mine. 1488 01:18:20.362 --> 01:18:21.655 Give it a chance, ma'am. 1489 01:18:22.531 --> 01:18:24.700 I'll meet you afterwards, and I'll give you my report. 1490 01:18:32.082 --> 01:18:33.375 [chuckles] 1491 01:18:40.006 --> 01:18:40.924 Okay? 1492 01:18:41.717 --> 01:18:42.718 Okay. 1493 01:18:52.853 --> 01:18:54.855 [radio chatter] 1494 01:19:09.828 --> 01:19:13.081 Tower, this is Santa 01. We're ready for departure. 1495 01:19:13.165 --> 01:19:17.210 [man] Roger, Santa 01. Clear for takeoff. Operation Christmas Drop up and away. 1496 01:19:38.190 --> 01:19:40.150 [Erica] Sure is beautiful, huh? 1497 01:19:41.151 --> 01:19:42.527 I know what you mean. 1498 01:19:45.280 --> 01:19:47.616 Shouldn't you be keeping your eyes on the road, Captain? 1499 01:19:48.700 --> 01:19:51.536 Sorry, momentarily distracted. 1500 01:19:53.663 --> 01:19:56.625 Aah. Can't deliver presents without the right music. 1501 01:19:57.918 --> 01:20:00.253 [heavy bass thumping] 1502 01:20:02.339 --> 01:20:04.925 ♪ Joy, joy to the world ♪ 1503 01:20:05.425 --> 01:20:06.426 ♪ Joy to the world ♪ 1504 01:20:06.510 --> 01:20:09.304 ♪ Joy, joy to the world ♪ 1505 01:20:10.013 --> 01:20:11.515 ♪ Joy to the world, yeah ♪ 1506 01:20:11.598 --> 01:20:15.393 ♪ Joy to the world, the time has come... ♪ 1507 01:20:15.477 --> 01:20:17.479 [song continues] 1508 01:20:20.065 --> 01:20:22.818 All right, crew, we're coming up on the first drop. Ready, Cargo? 1509 01:20:23.610 --> 01:20:25.570 -You bet. -Cargo's ready, Captain. 1510 01:20:25.654 --> 01:20:27.697 [Andrew] Roger that. Three minutes out. 1511 01:20:30.200 --> 01:20:33.870 Erica, why don't you go back to watch? Sunshine will hook you up. 1512 01:20:35.288 --> 01:20:36.414 -Seriously? -Yeah. 1513 01:20:38.625 --> 01:20:40.210 Sure. Yeah! 1514 01:20:41.503 --> 01:20:43.129 ♪ Joy to the world, yeah ♪ 1515 01:20:43.213 --> 01:20:44.673 ♪ Joy to the world ♪ 1516 01:20:51.471 --> 01:20:53.139 [Sunshine] Put it on like a vest. 1517 01:21:00.146 --> 01:21:02.858 All right, we're all buckled up back here, Cap. 1518 01:21:02.941 --> 01:21:04.526 [Andrew] Copy that, Cargo. 1519 01:21:04.609 --> 01:21:05.777 -Hold on to this. -Okay. 1520 01:21:07.028 --> 01:21:08.363 Door's clear to open. 1521 01:21:16.580 --> 01:21:17.747 [gasps] 1522 01:21:25.505 --> 01:21:26.464 One minute out. 1523 01:21:26.548 --> 01:21:28.383 Acknowledge, Computer Drop Switch. 1524 01:21:33.263 --> 01:21:34.347 Set auto. 1525 01:21:34.431 --> 01:21:35.599 [Travis] Auto set. 1526 01:21:39.895 --> 01:21:42.063 -Thirty sec out. -Copy. 1527 01:21:46.651 --> 01:21:47.903 Green light. 1528 01:21:48.445 --> 01:21:49.446 [buzzes] 1529 01:22:07.088 --> 01:22:08.757 [Sunshine] Whoo! 1530 01:22:12.093 --> 01:22:14.554 -Aah-ooh! -[laughter and cheering] 1531 01:22:15.513 --> 01:22:16.389 -Yeah! -Mmm! 1532 01:22:16.473 --> 01:22:18.058 [yelling] 1533 01:22:19.100 --> 01:22:20.602 -[buzzes] -[grunts] 1534 01:22:22.646 --> 01:22:24.064 -Yeah! -[Joker] Whoo! 1535 01:22:24.147 --> 01:22:27.567 [laughing] Whoo-hoo-hoo! Whoo! 1536 01:22:37.077 --> 01:22:39.663 -[Erica grunts] Yeah! -[Sunshine] Whoo! 1537 01:22:39.746 --> 01:22:41.498 [Erica] Yeah! 1538 01:22:49.381 --> 01:22:51.383 Whoo! 1539 01:22:57.013 --> 01:22:59.683 [Sunshine] Whoo-hoo! Nice one, Erica! 1540 01:23:12.654 --> 01:23:16.199 [Ilana] Cool! Toys! And books! 1541 01:23:16.282 --> 01:23:18.118 [children yelling] 1542 01:23:18.201 --> 01:23:22.038 [Ilana] Uncle, look at all this stuff! Look what Santa brought! 1543 01:23:24.708 --> 01:23:27.377 -[cheering] -[children] Bye! Bye! 1544 01:23:38.513 --> 01:23:39.347 Yeah! 1545 01:23:45.645 --> 01:23:47.355 Hey. Is everything okay? 1546 01:23:47.439 --> 01:23:49.065 Better than okay! 1547 01:23:49.149 --> 01:23:51.359 This is what Christmas is supposed to feel like. 1548 01:23:51.443 --> 01:23:52.444 Yeah, it is. 1549 01:24:04.122 --> 01:24:05.331 -[Sunshine] Whoo! -[Joker] Whoo! 1550 01:24:05.415 --> 01:24:07.500 -[Andrew] All right! -[Joker] Yeah! 1551 01:24:07.584 --> 01:24:08.835 -[Erica] Whoo! -[laughing] 1552 01:24:08.918 --> 01:24:10.378 -[Erica] We did it! -[Andrew] We did! 1553 01:24:10.462 --> 01:24:11.296 [Joker] We did that! 1554 01:24:11.379 --> 01:24:13.882 [Andrew] The other planes are reporting 100% successful drops too! 1555 01:24:13.965 --> 01:24:15.050 [Erica] Wow! 1556 01:24:16.718 --> 01:24:19.012 -[Sunshine] So good. -[Andrew] Way to go. Way to go. 1557 01:24:20.972 --> 01:24:22.932 Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel Blaine. 1558 01:24:23.016 --> 01:24:25.643 That was… spectacular. 1559 01:24:28.521 --> 01:24:29.522 And very moving. 1560 01:24:30.523 --> 01:24:33.068 Well, you are more than welcome, congresswoman. 1561 01:24:33.151 --> 01:24:35.695 Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with 1562 01:24:35.779 --> 01:24:38.239 once you guys have had your talk. 1563 01:24:48.374 --> 01:24:50.752 The base could cut waste and maximize efficiencies 1564 01:24:50.835 --> 01:24:53.213 by privatizing housing and base support functions, 1565 01:24:53.296 --> 01:24:56.132 like the gym, dining hall, 1566 01:24:56.758 --> 01:25:00.178 postal support, all contracted out to reduce the overhead. 1567 01:25:00.261 --> 01:25:01.596 I'll have to see the numbers. 1568 01:25:01.679 --> 01:25:03.807 Yeah. Sally is working with Matt on getting them for you 1569 01:25:03.890 --> 01:25:05.475 by the time you hit Singapore. 1570 01:25:05.558 --> 01:25:07.811 I don't know if it's gonna be enough. 1571 01:25:07.894 --> 01:25:12.398 Ma'am, my task here was to find the inefficiencies. 1572 01:25:12.482 --> 01:25:16.861 The problem is there just aren't enough to justify shutting down this base. 1573 01:25:18.029 --> 01:25:23.868 These men and women are working diligently at stretching every cent they have. 1574 01:25:24.702 --> 01:25:27.747 Okay? Operation Christmas Drop is just one example of that. 1575 01:25:27.831 --> 01:25:31.042 Lieutenant Colonel Blaine walked me through the donations, 1576 01:25:31.126 --> 01:25:32.752 the training, volunteer time. 1577 01:25:32.836 --> 01:25:36.381 The Joint Chiefs call this island an unsinkable aircraft carrier. 1578 01:25:36.464 --> 01:25:39.551 Couple that with the training and the work with the outlying communities, 1579 01:25:39.634 --> 01:25:44.305 you have a very compelling argument to take this base off of the list. 1580 01:25:47.392 --> 01:25:48.476 Did you see… 1581 01:25:49.644 --> 01:25:53.731 the look on the faces of the islanders when they saw our planes coming in? 1582 01:25:53.815 --> 01:25:55.233 I did, ma'am. 1583 01:25:55.316 --> 01:25:58.820 I haven't seen that kind of joy in a very long time. 1584 01:25:59.654 --> 01:26:03.366 To see our military making that kind of difference in people's lives, 1585 01:26:05.160 --> 01:26:07.537 that was what Christmas should look like. 1586 01:26:08.079 --> 01:26:11.791 -You know, I couldn't agree more. -You're very good at what you do. 1587 01:26:13.042 --> 01:26:15.670 And I'm so glad you're working with me. 1588 01:26:17.088 --> 01:26:18.715 See you back in DC. 1589 01:26:18.798 --> 01:26:22.594 There is an empty desk there waiting for someone like you to fill it. 1590 01:26:23.887 --> 01:26:25.763 It would be my honor, ma'am. 1591 01:26:27.056 --> 01:26:32.562 And thank you… for reminding me why I got into this in the first place. 1592 01:26:35.440 --> 01:26:37.066 Merry Christmas, Erica. 1593 01:26:37.817 --> 01:26:39.527 Merry Christmas, Angela. 1594 01:26:57.712 --> 01:26:59.380 [Erica sobbing] 1595 01:27:01.925 --> 01:27:04.719 -So, was that a "you're fired" hug? -Eh… 1596 01:27:04.802 --> 01:27:06.846 [laughs] No. 1597 01:27:07.764 --> 01:27:09.265 I just wanna thank you… 1598 01:27:10.975 --> 01:27:13.436 for getting me involved in everything around here. 1599 01:27:15.355 --> 01:27:18.191 Helping play Santa got my Christmas spirit back. 1600 01:27:19.192 --> 01:27:20.735 [chuckles] 1601 01:27:20.818 --> 01:27:22.904 Somethin' told me you had it all along. 1602 01:27:30.328 --> 01:27:31.412 [Erica] So… 1603 01:27:32.622 --> 01:27:35.124 Christmas Eve on the other side of the world. 1604 01:27:35.625 --> 01:27:38.878 [Andrew] Yeah. It's not home, but we try to make it feel that way. 1605 01:27:39.712 --> 01:27:42.715 It's not really home though, not without family. 1606 01:27:43.466 --> 01:27:47.262 Yeah, well, my family is 8,000 miles away, so… 1607 01:27:47.345 --> 01:27:50.056 Actually, they're only about 80 yards away. 1608 01:27:50.765 --> 01:27:52.433 They flew in this afternoon. 1609 01:27:52.934 --> 01:27:55.979 They're getting ready for Christmas dinner at the general's house. 1610 01:27:58.147 --> 01:27:59.190 What are you talking about? 1611 01:27:59.274 --> 01:28:02.026 You're not the only one that can cut through red tape. 1612 01:28:02.110 --> 01:28:03.361 [laughter] 1613 01:28:04.445 --> 01:28:07.615 [Andrew's mother] Thank you for having us. This is really great. 1614 01:28:08.366 --> 01:28:10.034 [laughing] Uh… What? 1615 01:28:11.369 --> 01:28:13.162 That-- that must've cost a fortune. 1616 01:28:13.830 --> 01:28:15.623 Didn't cost a cent. 1617 01:28:16.207 --> 01:28:18.960 There was a TV news crew already flying in to cover the Drop. 1618 01:28:19.043 --> 01:28:20.628 A news reporter owed me a favor. 1619 01:28:20.712 --> 01:28:23.423 There was some space on the plane, and I guess I was… 1620 01:28:24.173 --> 01:28:25.341 feeling inspired. 1621 01:28:26.301 --> 01:28:28.177 Someone once made me see that, sometimes in life, 1622 01:28:28.261 --> 01:28:30.263 you just have to find the right angle. 1623 01:28:35.393 --> 01:28:36.311 You're incredible! 1624 01:28:40.523 --> 01:28:41.691 What about your family? 1625 01:28:42.525 --> 01:28:46.487 -♪ I heard the bells… ♪ -I just talked to my dad and my stepmom. 1626 01:28:46.571 --> 01:28:48.614 I'm gonna see them for a week at New Year's. 1627 01:28:49.282 --> 01:28:50.116 A whole week? 1628 01:28:50.199 --> 01:28:51.576 -Yeah. -That's awesome! 1629 01:28:51.659 --> 01:28:54.537 Yeah. I have to give my stepmom a chance. 1630 01:28:54.620 --> 01:28:59.208 ♪ And wild and sweet the words… ♪ 1631 01:28:59.292 --> 01:29:01.169 Can you spend Christmas with my family this year? 1632 01:29:01.252 --> 01:29:03.087 -♪ Peace on Earth… ♪ -A tropical Christmas. 1633 01:29:03.171 --> 01:29:04.797 -Maybe we'll throw snorkeling in. -Andrew. 1634 01:29:04.881 --> 01:29:06.674 You don't have to talk me into anything. 1635 01:29:12.972 --> 01:29:18.478 ♪ Till ringing, singing on its way ♪ 1636 01:29:18.978 --> 01:29:24.567 ♪ The world revolved from night to day ♪ 1637 01:29:25.068 --> 01:29:27.862 ♪ A voice, a chime ♪ 1638 01:29:27.945 --> 01:29:31.074 ♪ A chant sublime ♪ 1639 01:29:31.157 --> 01:29:33.701 ♪ Of peace on Earth 1640 01:29:33.785 --> 01:29:36.788 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪ 1641 01:30:01.562 --> 01:30:04.440 ♪ And in despair ♪ 1642 01:30:04.524 --> 01:30:07.527 ♪ I bowed my head ♪ 1643 01:30:07.610 --> 01:30:13.533 ♪ "There is no peace on Earth," I said ♪ 1644 01:30:13.616 --> 01:30:16.577 ♪ For hate is strong ♪ 1645 01:30:16.661 --> 01:30:19.580 ♪ And mocks the song ♪ 1646 01:30:19.664 --> 01:30:22.333 ♪ Of peace on Earth ♪ 1647 01:30:22.417 --> 01:30:25.420 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪ 1648 01:30:31.801 --> 01:30:34.762 ♪ Then pealed the bells ♪ 1649 01:30:34.846 --> 01:30:37.890 ♪ More loud and deep ♪ 1650 01:30:37.974 --> 01:30:43.521 ♪ Oh, God's not dead and not asleep ♪ 1651 01:30:44.021 --> 01:30:46.858 ♪ The wrong shall fail ♪ 1652 01:30:46.941 --> 01:30:49.986 ♪ The right prevail ♪ 1653 01:30:50.069 --> 01:30:52.655 ♪ With peace on Earth ♪ 1654 01:30:52.738 --> 01:30:56.659 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪ 1655 01:30:56.742 --> 01:30:58.786 ♪ Peace on Earth ♪ 1656 01:30:58.870 --> 01:31:01.873 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪ 1657 01:31:02.373 --> 01:31:04.834 ♪ Oh, peace on Earth ♪ 1658 01:31:04.917 --> 01:31:07.795 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪ 1659 01:31:08.713 --> 01:31:10.965 ♪ Peace on Earth ♪ 1660 01:31:11.048 --> 01:31:14.385 ♪ Goodwill to men ♪