Friends & Family Christmas - 2023 - Full Movie - Dailymotion
Friends & Family Christmas Overwhelmed by Christmas events and a surprise visit from her parents, photographer Dani asks lawyer Amelia for help. Pretending to date is the perfect solution ...
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00:00:00Christmas time, giving presents mistletoe and wine, oh, chestnuts roasting on an open
00:00:23I always had this dream to one day be a photographer in New York City
00:00:33It took me a little longer than expected to get here. It's been two years
00:00:44And I'm not leaving until I make my mark
00:00:46Mama, I'm not coming home for Christmas. You're what? I'm not coming home for Christmas. But we're the Three Musketeers. Dad, we still are. Please don't be upset. I just got handed a huge opportunity. So you're working right through the holidays?
00:01:10Yeah, I'm sorry that I didn't tell you sooner. Okay, but please. So this year, I'm in charge of the last Christmas fundraising program. And how does that stop you from coming back home for Christmas? Well, Liza, my supervisor wants me to focus on my work. And well, as you know, I only have a few months left of the program. So I need to have an impressive portfolio. Well, that's fantastic, honey. I'm proud of you.
00:01:39We'll miss you. A lot. I'm gonna miss you guys, too. And all of our Christmassy traditions. Hey, um, Tanner and I are late for our first meeting. So hi, guys. Danny's doing great. She's a Christmas miracle. Okay, puppy. I love you. Gotta go.
00:01:55Honey, honey, before you go, a good friend of mine from university, John Kazmarek, he's asked me to ask you a favor. Okay. His daughter just got an apartment and it's very close to you. Dad, is this a setup? Because if I don't have time to come home for Christmas, I definitely don't have time to go on a date. No, no. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's just, honey, it's just a coffee. Just a platonic coffee.
00:02:21She just recently went through a breakup and her dad thinks she might be a little lonely. Okay, sure. Just send her my info. But I have to go. Ciao, ciao, ciao. Ciao. Bye.
00:02:32Bye.
00:02:43How'd it go?
00:02:45I finally reached an agreement with the Stevens Company.
00:02:47Terrific. Alright, here's your next case. That's the Pelsons. These are big fish. Now, they know I'm retiring next year, but it's gonna be your job to convince them to stay with the firm.
00:02:58Of course, you know that the partners and I are absolutely thrilled with your work so far. I wanted to talk to you as your dad, okay?
00:03:15Okay.
00:03:17You've had your head down ever since you broke up with Margo. You know, when I took over from your granddad, I had your mom, I had my friends, I had a support group.
00:03:25Sweetheart, you gotta stop hiding away. Expand your circle of friends. Socialize, maybe.
00:03:31I, I hear what you are saying. And I agree. I agree. I agree.
00:03:39Okay, very good, very good, very good. Okay. On another note, I understand you have not RSVP'd to the firm's Christmas party, so there you go. Attendance is mandatory and that's non-negotiable.
00:03:51Dad, I-
00:03:52This is what I am talking about, Amelia. I'm sure most of our biggest clients and possibly even some of our partners haven't even met you yet.
00:04:00You know what? Becoming a partner is a big change. You can use this party to introduce yourself as the newest member of the Kazimeric family to join the firm. Yes?
00:04:09Let them see you for who you are.
00:04:14I only need one.
00:04:16Oh, I think you can find a date.
00:04:18Thank you. And it's semi-formal.
00:04:28So, how did mom and dad take it?
00:04:32So, how did mom and dad take it?
00:04:35Ah, they were disappointed. But-
00:04:39No crying.
00:04:41And surprisingly little guilt, except on my end. I just, I'm not sure they understand that while I love them immensely, I need to stay here for Christmas. That way I need to, you know, focus on my work.
00:04:52Aw, did you wish you said all that on your call?
00:04:55Yeah.
00:04:56It's okay. Foundries are super hard to make, especially in the beginning. It's only going to get easier from here.
00:05:02Well, they're trying to set me up with the daughter of one of my dad's buddies, so they're pretending they're not.
00:05:07Classic.
00:05:09Okay, so, everyone understands that all donations received during your fundraisers will be matched by the Jannings Foundation, and it's very important for our survival.
00:05:23So everyone has to contribute something. Get your work to me on time for the auction. I'm keeping my eyeball out on every single one of you, okay?
00:05:32And remember, the work that you present defines the artist that you are, okay? So, our anxious sponsors, they want to know what you're creating with the support that they're giving. So, no pressure!
00:05:46Yes! I'm going to hand over this meeting to the lovely organizers, Daniella and Javier. All right. Thank you.
00:05:56Danny?
00:05:58Yeah?
00:05:59Hmm.
00:06:01Okay, so, we have a lot of festivities leading to the 24th, including the Christmas Poetry Slam, the Christmas Karaoke.
00:06:11Christmas Lantern Installation. My Off-Broadway Play, Carol's Christmas Call.
00:06:15Yes. And last but not least, the silent auction on the 24th, which will be held here. Yes, Kylie?
00:06:22The silent auction, I'd love to help you out. Well, not love, more like, like strong alike. Or, I'm just really happy to volunteer. Great.
00:06:31Okay, well, Daniela, what do you think about having Kylie as silent auction co-leader? Teamwork makes the dream work.
00:06:38Sure.
00:06:40All right, there you go.
00:06:42Okay. Well, thank you, everyone. I know I'm new at this, but I'm super excited to lead everyone through this holiday season, and if you have any issues or concerns, don't be afraid to reach out.
00:06:52Okay, you're free to go.
00:06:53Thanks, everyone.
00:06:59Amelia?
00:07:00Okay, rude.
00:07:01You love me.
00:07:02Hmm, debatable. It's the woman my dad wants me to meet.
00:07:06Ooh, she's an eager one.
00:07:08Tanner, I need your help. I have like a million ideas.
00:07:11Great.
00:07:12What are you going to do for the auction?
00:07:14Oh, I don't know yet.
00:07:15Oh, okay.
00:07:19Are you sure you're going to be able to handle all of this?
00:07:21Yeah, yeah, I got nothing but time.
00:07:29We could take this opportunity to go to someplace warm for once.
00:07:33Hmm, we were fooling ourselves. She never missed Christmas before. Not in 30 years.
00:07:43Well, you know, someplace cold. How about England for Christmas?
00:07:47What's the point of even decorating?
00:07:51If she's not here...
00:07:53I'm still here. We can do this together.
00:08:01So, who is she exactly?
00:08:04The daughter of Dad's college roommate. I guess she's kind of lonely in the big city.
00:08:12I get that.
00:08:14Well, maybe she's cute. You deserve cute.
00:08:17I don't want cute.
00:08:18Cute leads to crushes and crushes lead to crushed.
00:08:22I have zero time, but I promised Dad.
00:08:24Oh, so you're going to meet her?
00:08:27Yeah, of course I'm going to meet her.
00:08:30We're going to some hip place in Bushwick.
00:08:33Ooh, she's already taking you out of your comfort zone.
00:08:37That's great. Have a little fun for once.
00:08:40But I am fun. Okay? I run. I...
00:08:47I'm not ready to date again.
00:08:50You know, sometimes the universe lends a helping hand.
00:08:54I truly doubt the universe has anything to do with this.
00:09:02We'll see.
00:09:09Look, I have an idea.
00:09:11I didn't think I could go to the symposium in New York
00:09:14because I assumed Daniela will be here with us for Christmas, right?
00:09:19Yeah.
00:09:20But now...
00:09:21No, no, no. I don't think that's a good idea.
00:09:22I can make a quick call.
00:09:23No, no. She said she was busy.
00:09:25And see if they have any available spots.
00:09:28Oh, no.
00:09:30Yeah.
00:09:33Oh, boy.
00:09:36Okay, just a little higher on the left.
00:09:38Ooh, too far. Down, down, down. There, there. Perfect.
00:09:43Wow.
00:09:45What do you think?
00:09:47Oh, it's playful and enigmatic.
00:09:51It's quite captivating. It just draws you in.
00:09:54Oh, I agree. That's from Sean Trebek's collection.
00:09:57You know, it's his seventh show at the Eleanor and Jenny's Gallery.
00:10:01He actually was here.
00:10:03He's a Brooklyn Artist Lab alumni.
00:10:05Oh, I didn't know that.
00:10:06Yeah, I mean, I didn't really think he was going to make it
00:10:10until he applied himself while he was here.
00:10:13And he was awarded a travel grant, and he studied in Japan.
00:10:17Wow.
00:10:18There are a lot of available travel grants for innovative thinkers.
00:10:22You could apply for one when you get your portfolio together.
00:10:29What are you donating to the auction now that I'm thinking it?
00:10:34You've been awfully busy with this whole charity week thing.
00:10:37I don't want you to lose focus creatively.
00:10:40Well, I'm just not ready yet.
00:10:44Daniela, yes you are. I know your work.
00:10:47You have a good eye. You have great technique.
00:10:50You've got to try something completely different.
00:10:52I know.
00:10:54I mean, the bulk of my commercial work is posed.
00:10:57Maybe something with emotion or while in motion.
00:11:01Emotion or while in motion?
00:11:03Whoa, that.
00:11:05Okay, I just got goosebumps.
00:11:06Emotion while in motion.
00:11:08That's beautiful.
00:11:10Do that.
00:11:11Okay.
00:11:12Alright.
00:11:14Thanks, Suzy.
00:11:15No, that's great.
00:11:18Oh, it's in the Stevensville.
00:11:20Yeah, you can just forward it to me.
00:11:26Thanks.
00:11:27Oh, Suzy, I have to let you go. My four o'clock is here.
00:11:33And Merry Christmas. Bye.
00:11:37Hi, Amelia, right? I'm Daniela.
00:11:41Thank you so much for meeting me here.
00:11:43I just got out of a tech rehearsal and I have exactly one hour before I have to get back.
00:11:50I'll just have whatever she's having.
00:11:55Whew.
00:11:56You don't know what I'm having.
00:11:58Oh, well, that's the adventure of it. I don't.
00:12:00What are you having?
00:12:02Coffee.
00:12:04What?
00:12:06Okay, so not so adventurous.
00:12:09I would say classic.
00:12:20So, Amelia.
00:12:23I have friends.
00:12:25I'm sorry?
00:12:26I know that my father told your father that I don't have any friends, but that's not true.
00:12:30I have friends. Not including my dad.
00:12:33Cool. Yeah, for the record, I also have friends.
00:12:37Though I don't know what your dad said about me.
00:12:41Born and raised in Hartford, no siblings.
00:12:44Your parents are recently retired.
00:12:46Your mother, a renowned author.
00:12:48Your father, a mathematician.
00:12:50You are currently attending the Brooklyn Artist Lab with a photography focus.
00:12:53And you're a Libra.
00:12:56Yes, to all. Libra, Sun, Cancer, Rising, Pisces, Moon.
00:13:02Okay.
00:13:08That's a lot of peppermint creamer.
00:13:11Oh, it's the best.
00:13:15Yummy.
00:13:19So what did your dad tell you about me?
00:13:24Well, your name's Amelia.
00:13:27Our dads were college roommates.
00:13:29Yeah.
00:13:30And you recently broke up with someone?
00:13:34He didn't tell me your sign, though.
00:13:36But since you can't get over your ex, I'm gonna guess Scorpio.
00:13:42Loyal, devoted, highly sensitive to injustice.
00:13:47I'm right, right?
00:13:49Right. Scorpio.
00:13:51You're it.
00:13:52Yeah.
00:13:54I can't believe my dad is telling everyone about the breakup.
00:13:58Oh, the decision was very mutual, by the way.
00:14:02We broke up almost a year ago, and I am over it.
00:14:05I am so over it.
00:14:07I'm just not ready to start dating again, which I think is completely natural, right?
00:14:12Right, yeah. Of course.
00:14:15Right.
00:14:20Hey, so what do you do for work?
00:14:23No, actually, wait. Let me guess.
00:14:28Investment banker.
00:14:31No.
00:14:32Oh, or super secret undercover spy boss.
00:14:39Attorney. Corporate litigation.
00:14:42Hey, I was really close.
00:14:46Well, I used to be a wedding photographer, but now I'm more of a visual artist.
00:14:53And, you know, maybe I'll travel with my photography. I hope.
00:15:02So, weddings.
00:15:04Oh.
00:15:05Awful.
00:15:06Yeah, it was awful. I was short-lived, of course.
00:15:16So, Libras and Scorpios. Compatible?
00:15:20Not really.
00:15:23I guess the stars have spoken.
00:15:27Well, good luck with your tile and auction.
00:15:29Oh, thank you. Yeah, it was nice to meet you.
00:15:32Me too.
00:15:33Well, bye, Daniella.
00:15:35Bye, Amelia.
00:15:36Bye.
00:15:44Hola, Mama. How are you?
00:15:46Doing wonderful. How are you?
00:15:48Well, actually, I think this Christmas season is going to be good for my work.
00:15:52Oh, so, your father and I decided, wouldn't it be fun to go to a writer's symposium?
00:15:57Yeah, that's cool. Where's the symposium?
00:15:59Danny!
00:16:01Llegamos!
00:16:08We found the cutest little Airbnb just a few blocks away.
00:16:11Yeah, and we used my points and we got it for a steal.
00:16:13We are not here to cram your style in any way. We just thought, why not?
00:16:17Well, you thought, why not?
00:16:20Danny, you haven't put any Christmas decorations up yet?
00:16:25Yeah, where's your Christmas tree, kiddo?
00:16:27I just took everything to the lab, because I'm going to be spending most of my time there anyway.
00:16:32Oh. Don't worry, we can help you with that. Many hands make light work.
00:16:38You know what, Raquel, let's leave and give Danny some space.
00:16:43Yes, of course.
00:16:49Guys, wait.
00:16:53You know, I think I actually have everything here to make our famous McAllen family,
00:17:00You know, I think I actually have everything here to make our famous McAllen family,
00:17:09I get everything ready.
00:17:12Where's the cinnamon?
00:17:13In the cupboard.
00:17:14And the milk in the fridge.
00:17:15So smart.
00:17:30How was your date?
00:17:32The breakup, Dad? Who else did you tell?
00:17:36Oh, sweetheart. I just want you to be happy.
00:17:40So, was she nice?
00:17:43She was very nice.
00:17:47And?
00:17:50And, she was very nice.
00:17:53And, she was very nice.
00:17:56And?
00:17:58And, it was great. The date was great.
00:18:05We really hit it off.
00:18:08Oh, well, now you see you're making your old man very happy.
00:18:12Are you going to see her again?
00:18:14Yeah. As soon as I can, in fact.
00:18:19I think we are going to meet up tomorrow.
00:18:27Alright, I just sent you some notes on the Hernandez case, so we can get into that tomorrow morning, alright?
00:18:32Okay.
00:18:33Sounds great, Dad. Night.
00:18:35Bye-bye.
00:18:43Salud, salud.
00:18:44Salud.
00:18:45Sorry.
00:18:47Salud.
00:18:49Oh.
00:18:51Okay, so I have like five minutes and then I have to go to the lab.
00:18:57Now? But it's dinner time and we want to know all about what happened today.
00:19:01Did you meet anyone interesting?
00:19:04I know, I know. I'm sorry, but I promise I'll be back really quick.
00:19:07Alright, well, let's head out.
00:19:09How far does it walk?
00:19:10Oh, no, no, no. You stay. Stay relaxed. And it's easier if I go alone anyway.
00:19:15And that way I can come back as soon as I can.
00:19:18Yeah.
00:19:22Well, I guess it's us and the bonchang.
00:19:28I also have a really cute idea for the silent auction. Custom drinks.
00:19:31My friend makes this really good homemade kombucha and matcha tea.
00:19:34Okay, well, maybe we can think of something simpler, but I will add it to the list.
00:19:40Oh, I also took initiative to reach out to old members willing to donate some really, really cool stuff.
00:19:45Sweet. Yeah, have them send me everything.
00:19:48Okay, do you want to help me lock down a budget?
00:19:51Oh, I'm not really great with budgets or so my dad says.
00:19:57Okay, well, I can show you what I have planned for the auction and if you want I can help you with your budgets as well.
00:20:05Yeah, it's so great working together.
00:20:07I mean, maybe we can collaborate sometime. My poetry, your photography.
00:20:12Really? Yeah, I'd love that. I didn't think you'd be interested in...
00:20:16Wait, you're a Raquel McAllen fan?
00:20:20Yeah, the biggest. Though my dad and I fight over that title.
00:20:25She's my mom.
00:20:26Shut up and back it up. Your mother is the renowned author and literature professor?
00:20:30Well, she doesn't teach anymore, but yeah.
00:20:33Wow, you're her daughter.
00:20:36All my life.
00:20:37And you didn't want to be a writer?
00:20:39No, no. My mom has the lit part covered and my dad's a math genius, so naturally I chose visual arts.
00:20:48Forged my own path, hopefully.
00:20:50Brave.
00:20:51Yeah.
00:20:54You know, she is actually in town right now and if you have anything finished and you want her to take a look at something.
00:21:01If you're interested.
00:21:02Yes, yes, thank you, thank you. Oh my gosh, I'm so glad we're friends now.
00:21:06And I'm so sorry for that embarrassing clash.
00:21:08Don't tell her you did that.
00:21:11Oh, and I forgot to mention, I took a job choreographing a music video for the next few days, so my time will be limited.
00:21:18Oh, okay. I'll just add a few more things to my to-do list.
00:21:24Oh la la, I'm home.
00:21:26You just missed them.
00:21:33You know that my meeting with Kylie didn't end until 10.
00:21:38Also, I'm so sorry I didn't text you about my appearance. Surprise.
00:21:43Are you kidding? We ordered pizza, we went out and bought some lights, and your dad made his favorite pizza.
00:21:48Surprise.
00:21:49Are you kidding? We ordered pizza, we went out and bought some lights, and your dad made his favorite pizza.
00:21:54I couldn't be happier.
00:21:56Or fuller.
00:22:16Who's that?
00:22:18Who's that?
00:22:23Who's that?
00:22:25It's okay.
00:22:41One plain black coffee.
00:22:45The hostages.
00:22:46Oh, I would've missed you.
00:22:49Perfect timing, really. I'm going Christmas tree shopping with my mom and dad, so.
00:22:56Wait, your parents are here?
00:22:58Yep, yeah, they surprised me yesterday.
00:23:01That is surprising.
00:23:03My mom's here for some writing thing, and I don't know, they just look so happy, and I have a lot on my plate, so I don't know what to do.
00:23:13Damn, your parents didn't mention if they'd talk to my dad, did they?
00:23:20I'm sure it's probably...
00:23:21Hey, honey.
00:23:22Nothing but, um...
00:23:24Hola, amiguita.
00:23:25We need to talk.
00:23:27Hola.
00:23:28Hola, mama. Guys, I told you to meet me here in 30 minutes, you're 29 minutes early.
00:23:32We wanted to check the neighborhood.
00:23:34And we didn't want to miss the meeting.
00:23:36Amelia, hello.
00:23:38Oh, hello.
00:23:39Hi, Mr. McKellen.
00:23:41Luke, please.
00:23:43I'm Raquel.
00:23:44Hi.
00:23:45Lovely to meet you.
00:23:46Your dad said you two were really hitting it off, and it looks like he was right.
00:23:50I assume you're coming with us to the Christmas tree lot.
00:23:53Yes, please say yes.
00:23:56I do love Christmas trees.
00:23:57Perfect, sounds like a yes to me.
00:24:00Danny, can I borrow you for a quick second?
00:24:03Uh, okay, yeah, um...
00:24:08We'll be here.
00:24:09Hi.
00:24:11What's happening?
00:24:12I think our dad's talked or texted or something.
00:24:15About what?
00:24:16Um...
00:24:22So here's the situation.
00:24:23My dad.
00:24:24We were chatting yesterday, and I perhaps let him think that maybe you and I got along far better than we did.
00:24:33What? Why? Why would you tell him that?
00:24:35I don't know. I regretted it as soon as I said it.
00:24:37It just slipped out.
00:24:39My dad has been so disappointed ever since my last relationship ended with my ex, Marco.
00:24:44I didn't want him to worry, so I told him that the coffee was a date, and the date was great.
00:24:49Wait, wait, wait, so you fake dated us to your father?
00:24:54Technically, yes.
00:24:56I had no idea the parental gossip pipeline was so connected.
00:25:03Which means your parents...
00:25:05My parents think we're dating too.
00:25:07Yep.
00:25:08Well, my apologies. I am normally more rational than this. I'll go explain it was a miscommunication.
00:25:14Or... wait, what?
00:25:17I mean, would it be so wrong if we didn't clarify?
00:25:21Right away. Maybe we could ride this miscommunication till Christmas Eve?
00:25:28I'm listening.
00:25:30Well, what if someone had her parents show up out of nowhere,
00:25:34and she would really appreciate a Charming Plus One this week for a series of Christmas events,
00:25:40because she is already very, very busy.
00:25:44Hmm. Interesting.
00:25:47Okay, well, what if someone else was in dire need of a Charming Plus One to a very important law firm Christmas party?
00:25:57Also interesting.
00:25:59Would someone perhaps have something semi-formal to wear?
00:26:04Yeah, I'm pretty sure someone could figure that one out.
00:26:08I mean, and ultimately, nothing is more important to children than seeing their parents happy.
00:26:12Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I'm pretty sure it's actually an established fact,
00:26:15like Gravity or Taylor Swift being the greatest modern singer-songwriter.
00:26:21Yeah, this is perfect, right? It means that your dad relaxes about your love life and I get a little bit of breathing room.
00:26:30I'm in.
00:26:32What do you think they're talking about?
00:26:35Maybe us? It is awfully early for introductions to parents.
00:26:39Even for lesbians?
00:26:41Oh. Yes.
00:26:46Okay, so, we're doing this.
00:26:49We are.
00:26:51Deal.
00:26:52Deal.
00:26:57Listen, the best Christmas sweaters are made with…
00:27:00With what?
00:27:01Fleece Navidad.
00:27:04Hot chocolate.
00:27:06We're going to grab something to drink. Would you like something?
00:27:09Yeah, your usual hot chocolate double peppermint.
00:27:11Yeah, that's Amelia's favorite, too.
00:27:14Look at that.
00:27:17Yummy.
00:27:19Double peppermint.
00:27:20Oh, you'll learn to love it.
00:27:24So, do you always have your camera with you?
00:27:28Sort of. It's like an expansion of me, my other heart.
00:27:34And how do I see some of these photographs?
00:27:40Well, they live undeveloped in the top drawer of my desk.
00:27:45What? Why?
00:27:47How much time do you have?
00:27:50Okay.
00:27:53Tell me.
00:27:55Well, after high school, I flew through my MFA.
00:27:59I was proud of what I was creating, but I don't know.
00:28:04After college, I worked odd jobs in advertising and campaigns.
00:28:10I made a pretty good living in Hartford.
00:28:13I made money, but I was creatively unfulfilled.
00:28:18Yes, the curse of the golden handcuffs.
00:28:22Exactly.
00:28:25I decided to submit my college portfolio to Liza, my lab advisor, and I couldn't believe I got in, honestly.
00:28:35But now that I'm here, I just feel like I don't measure up.
00:28:40That instinctive side of me is just gone.
00:28:48Perhaps not gone, but maybe different.
00:28:52Because you're different.
00:28:56Very intuitive for a suit.
00:28:59All lawyers can read minds.
00:29:01Oh yeah? Can you read mine?
00:29:06Yes. This is your favorite tree.
00:29:09Yes, actually.
00:29:12Hmm.
00:29:17Okay, this is the one. Let's go.
00:29:19What's that?
00:29:20Oh yeah, we have to pick it up. Just grab the back.
00:29:24Okay.
00:29:25Yeah.
00:29:28Got it.
00:29:29Yep. Not bad.
00:29:32So, I was thinking we should talk about social media.
00:29:36Okay.
00:29:37We should follow each other.
00:29:39Our dads will be looking at everything you post.
00:29:42Ooh, yeah. Actually, wait.
00:29:44Tree down, tree down.
00:29:45Okay.
00:29:47We should take a selfie and make it official.
00:29:52Right?
00:29:53Oh.
00:29:55I haven't really posted much since Margot and I broke up.
00:29:58Oh.
00:30:00You know what? No. Never mind. Let's do one.
00:30:05Are you sure? I mean, hey, if you want to talk about it.
00:30:07I'm not just a fake girlfriend. I'm a pretty good listener.
00:30:11It's a story for another day.
00:30:13Okay.
00:30:14Well, hey.
00:30:16Okay.
00:30:17Ready?
00:30:18Yeah.
00:30:21No, let's take another one. Just smile.
00:30:24Like, happy.
00:30:25Yeah.
00:30:26Oh.
00:30:27Oh.
00:30:36Convincing.
00:30:37It's good. It's a good one.
00:30:42Daniela, Alexis, McKellen.
00:30:46Daniela.
00:30:47Daniela.
00:30:48We have a tree.
00:30:49I've been calling you and texting. We have a situation.
00:30:52Okay, wait.
00:30:53Situation?
00:30:54Nyla called. Donations have been arriving at the lab.
00:30:56I've been trying to find you.
00:30:57That's amazing.
00:30:58Here we go.
00:30:59All right.
00:31:00We have, we have, we have.
00:31:01Okay, wait.
00:31:02Watch out the plant.
00:31:04Okay, straight up.
00:31:05I see your calls. I'm sorry.
00:31:06We got to hurry, though.
00:31:07We don't want the donations to sit outside too long.
00:31:10How many do you think we got?
00:31:12So many.
00:31:14Okay.
00:31:15You guys, I'm sorry, but I have to go to the lab.
00:31:17I'm really sorry, but we're going to have to decorate the tree later.
00:31:20So, let's go.
00:31:22Oh.
00:31:23You mean, you mean us?
00:31:25We are going with you?
00:31:28Um, hold on.
00:31:30Why don't you two go to the lab, and I'll stay with your parents?
00:31:33Really?
00:31:34Yeah.
00:31:35Don't worry about it.
00:31:36Okay, thank you.
00:31:37Yeah.
00:31:38Um, okay, so I'll see you guys later.
00:31:40Let's go.
00:31:41Ciao.
00:31:42Bye.
00:31:43Okay.
00:31:45Let's decorate.
00:31:46Woo-hoo.
00:31:47Okay.
00:31:51Daniela.
00:31:52You're here.
00:31:54I have something for you.
00:31:56What's that?
00:31:57It's old-fashioned, but I remember your mom saying she only reads materials that's printed off and not on the screen.
00:32:03So, this is my book.
00:32:05Well, the first part.
00:32:07There's more?
00:32:09I thought you were a poet.
00:32:11I'm so nervous right now.
00:32:12Narrative fiction is so new to me.
00:32:14But I'm also really excited, but also really nervous.
00:32:17It's like the night before Christmas.
00:32:20Hello, Miss McKellen.
00:32:23I'm here.
00:32:24I just got the result of the evaluation.
00:32:26How did you do?
00:32:27It's been good.
00:32:28It was a good drawing.
00:32:29It was a good drawing.
00:32:30How did you do?
00:32:32You know me.
00:32:34What do you mean you know me?
00:32:35I know you.
00:32:36No way.
00:32:37You're kidding.
00:32:38I'm sure you're kidding me.
00:32:39I don't think you're kidding me.
00:32:40You know me.
00:32:41I know you.
00:32:42You know.
00:32:43I know.
00:32:44What?
00:32:45You know me.
00:32:47Yeah.
00:32:48Ms. McAllen?
00:32:50Why, hello there, Ms. Kismerick.
00:32:52How are you?
00:32:55I need a plus one favor.
00:32:57I told my dad we were hanging out tomorrow night
00:33:00because I'm trying to get out of a client meeting.
00:33:03Oh, playing hooky again.
00:33:05You're a bad influence.
00:33:08Well, I do have to attend this Christmas event at the lab.
00:33:11My parents know I'll be there.
00:33:12Do you wanna come?
00:33:14Can be pretty good music,
00:33:15and Tanner's going all out, so.
00:33:19Ah, sounds great.
00:33:23Great, I'll see you there.
00:33:25See you then.
00:33:42Pretty tired, huh?
00:33:44I saw what time you got home last night, lady.
00:33:46I'm so glad you took my advice
00:33:48and had a restful evening.
00:33:49Decorating the tree, working on your photography.
00:33:52I like being of service, Tanner.
00:33:54Hey, I know you do, but I'm worried about you.
00:33:56Don't be, I have enough people worried about me.
00:34:02So, Amelia?
00:34:06Yes?
00:34:07Any chance you two could- No.
00:34:09Oh.
00:34:10Speaking of which, oh, it's just Kylie.
00:34:14Aw, disappointed, are we?
00:34:17Of course not.
00:34:18No, this is good.
00:34:20She just sent me the address
00:34:21to pick up a donation for the Sally and Auction,
00:34:23so I should focus on that.
00:34:25Okay, focus on that.
00:34:27I am.
00:34:34I'm sorry, what?
00:34:35I don't talk to you for 24 hours,
00:34:38and now you're fake dating a girl you just met?
00:34:42Her name is Daniela,
00:34:45and all I have to do is hang out
00:34:47with her and her parents a few times.
00:34:49It's just a short Christmas contract.
00:34:51Hmm, that's so romantic.
00:34:53Okay.
00:34:58Hi there, Daniela.
00:34:59Hey, do you have a car?
00:35:00I need to pick up a donation in Long Island.
00:35:02Long Island, Long Island?
00:35:07Quinn May?
00:35:08Or your minivan for a quick errand?
00:35:12Mm-hmm.
00:35:14I named him Bedford for the neighborhood.
00:35:16I've worked on him all year.
00:35:18I started right after last year's auction.
00:35:20He stuffed with recycled plastic bag.
00:35:25He's incredible.
00:35:27And enormous.
00:35:29Thank you so much, Ms. Visser.
00:35:30This is very generous.
00:35:32I know what it's like to be an artist.
00:35:34I was a dancer myself back in the day.
00:35:36I performed for Radio City Music Hall.
00:35:39Wow, incredible.
00:35:41Okay, you grab the head, I'll grab the legs.
00:35:45Ready?
00:35:49Three, two, one.
00:35:52Good?
00:35:53Mm-hmm.
00:35:53Okay, stepping.
00:35:54Wow, is that me?
00:35:56Anything for the arts.
00:36:04Okay, if this is how my story ends,
00:36:08promise me you'll come up with a better ending.
00:36:11I like this ending, but you're graceful.
00:36:12I can see it.
00:36:13Step.
00:36:15Well, lawyers do love to dance.
00:36:17Hey, when is that again?
00:36:18Your work party?
00:36:19Step.
00:36:20Saturday.
00:36:21This Saturday?
00:36:22Yes.
00:36:23Step.
00:36:24Yeah.
00:36:25Okay, do you want me to just meet there?
00:36:26Step.
00:36:28Yeah, yeah, that works.
00:36:29One more.
00:36:31Okay, my legs are giving out.
00:36:32Okay, okay.
00:36:32Ready?
00:36:33Go.
00:36:34Oh.
00:36:39Why did you ask me again?
00:36:41I do have to get you back out into the world, you know?
00:36:46Plus, you're the only other person I knew
00:36:47that could possibly have access to a van.
00:36:49Oh, how thoughtful.
00:36:50Yeah.
00:36:55I should really get back to the office.
00:36:56You got it from here?
00:36:57I sure do, sweetie.
00:37:00Thank you for coming to my rescue today.
00:37:03Oh, you make it so easy to do.
00:37:07What a beautiful bear.
00:37:09Thank you so much.
00:37:10Sorry for texting you so last minute.
00:37:12Oh, no, it's okay.
00:37:13Oh, Kylie.
00:37:14This is Amelia.
00:37:16She saved me from having to take this guy
00:37:18on the subway today.
00:37:20Amelia, hi.
00:37:21I'm Kylie, soon-to-be fabulous writer,
00:37:22influencer, visual artiste, and more.
00:37:24I'm sure you've seen my viral video.
00:37:26Oh, I don't think I have, but it's nice to meet you.
00:37:30Same.
00:37:31Okay, gotta go.
00:37:33Bye.
00:37:37Gee, we'll love this, huh?
00:37:38Oh, yeah.
00:37:39Oh, Daniela, you're on time.
00:37:43We're cooking your favorite.
00:37:44Brisket with carrots, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
00:37:48Wow.
00:37:50Thanks, you guys.
00:37:50Smells good, yeah?
00:37:52Well, I'm actually already late
00:37:53for my karaoke date with Amelia.
00:37:55I just have to change and get going.
00:37:57Sorry.
00:38:00Huh, well.
00:38:03I guess it's just us, amor.
00:38:06What should we do?
00:38:14Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
00:38:16Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
00:38:19Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
00:38:21Oh, Mr. McCann.
00:38:24You old romantic.
00:38:26Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
00:38:33Hi, welcome.
00:38:35Thanks for coming.
00:38:36Enjoy.
00:38:44Hi.
00:38:45Hey.
00:38:46Oh, thank you.
00:38:47Hey, have you picked a song yet?
00:38:49I won a hippopotamus for Christmas.
00:38:52You won't see me on that stage.
00:38:54Oh, come on.
00:38:55Okay, everybody, we will be up and running
00:38:57in just a few minutes.
00:38:58Thank you all for coming.
00:39:00All proceeds go to the lab.
00:39:06Amelia, you made it.
00:39:08Oh.
00:39:09I'm sure Danny told you about our
00:39:10light the lab installation tomorrow.
00:39:11Then you can come and help us make lanterns.
00:39:13Amelia has a client dinner tomorrow night,
00:39:15but hey, I'm sure you could pop by
00:39:17for a bit after, right, hon?
00:39:19Oh, absolutely, bae.
00:39:21I'm taking a client to the Star and Goat.
00:39:23It's my favorite restaurant in the city.
00:39:26No way, it's so hard to get a reservation there.
00:39:28One time this cutie I was dating took me.
00:39:31She had the most adorable laugh.
00:39:33Her name was Margo.
00:39:34I met her through a friend of a friend.
00:39:35Oh.
00:39:36I really thought we connected,
00:39:37but then she ghosted me.
00:39:40Um, is it Margo Mallory?
00:39:44Yes.
00:39:45Well, technically not ghosted.
00:39:46She moved away.
00:39:47Yeah, West Hollywood was calling Margo's name
00:39:49and who was I to try and stop her, right?
00:39:51Okay, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
00:39:52Kylie, you're oversharing again.
00:39:55Well, I'm sure the Christmas lantern party will be great.
00:39:58Attention, artists.
00:39:59We are now up and running.
00:40:01Woo!
00:40:02I'm so excited for you all tonight
00:40:03and I want to welcome to the stage
00:40:05our very first double act,
00:40:08Dani and Amelia!
00:40:10Woo!
00:40:10Woo!
00:40:11Go, Dani, go, Dani.
00:40:13Go, Dani, go, Dani.
00:40:16Just go to the next one.
00:40:17All right, then, let's move on.
00:40:19Kylie Cook.
00:40:20Amelia, are you okay?
00:40:23Um, yeah.
00:40:26It just was a lot hearing Margo's name
00:40:30so out of context and that she's moving.
00:40:34She's moved halfway across the country.
00:40:37Oh, you didn't know?
00:40:40We don't talk.
00:40:44Thanks for checking on me.
00:40:45Of course.
00:40:47And if it's okay with you, I've had a long day.
00:40:49I don't feel much like heading back in.
00:40:53Come on, it could be fun, but you should.
00:40:56These are your people.
00:40:58I don't really fit in here.
00:41:01What?
00:41:02That's not true.
00:41:03I mean, yeah.
00:41:06See you tomorrow.
00:41:16Daniella, I thought I'd check in on you.
00:41:19I haven't seen what you're donating for the silent auction.
00:41:23Yeah, Liza, I...
00:41:25I'm still struggling.
00:41:27I've done a few things, but nothing's sparked.
00:41:30Honestly, I don't really know what my purpose is.
00:41:34That's the whole point of being at the lab,
00:41:36figuring it out, letting it unfold.
00:41:39I really liked your idea, emotion with motion.
00:41:43If you want a shot at the travel grant, go and do it.
00:41:55Come here often?
00:41:59From time to time.
00:42:00You?
00:42:01Every other day.
00:42:03My apartment's around the block.
00:42:04Oh.
00:42:06Capture anything interesting?
00:42:10Smooth.
00:42:11Oh, I don't think anyone has ever called me smooth before.
00:42:16Well, maybe I inspire you.
00:42:18Is everything OK?
00:42:20Yeah, I just, uh...
00:42:22I have to get to work.
00:42:24I keep procrastinating.
00:42:27I have to sit at my desk long enough to open the drawer
00:42:29in which I have many, many rolls of film,
00:42:32develop them, see what I got,
00:42:34and then I would actually have to look at them and...
00:42:36Right.
00:42:40You know, my parents are both so excited about this,
00:42:43and I'm so excited about this.
00:42:46You know, my parents are both so accomplished in their fields,
00:42:49and I...
00:42:51I just feel like a failure.
00:42:54I mean, what if there's no place for me in New York?
00:42:58What if I'm not the artist I thought I was?
00:43:01There is a place for you here because you're here.
00:43:06Mm.
00:43:07You are creating art.
00:43:09You're an artist.
00:43:10Will there be roadblocks and rejections along the way?
00:43:14Absolutely.
00:43:16But you will persist.
00:43:19I remember when I was
00:43:21articling, pulling 80-hour work weeks.
00:43:23It was...
00:43:24What?
00:43:26I'm so grateful I persisted
00:43:28because I love the law.
00:43:32And you clearly love your craft.
00:43:35Right?
00:43:37Right.
00:43:38Yeah, I do.
00:43:39So maybe the discomfort is...
00:43:42worth it.
00:43:46Wow, you are very wise.
00:43:49I mean, like Asmarek.
00:43:51Thank you for noticing.
00:43:55You still on for tonight?
00:43:58Hey, Mom, how was the writer's symposium?
00:44:00Oh, it was fabuloso.
00:44:02I ran into a few friends from school,
00:44:05and your father was bored to tears.
00:44:09I'm much happier here with you.
00:44:10Yeah, well...
00:44:11Hey, thanks for coming tonight.
00:44:13It's gonna be fun, and it's for a good cause, so...
00:44:16Oh, side note, my friend Kylie, the writer, is gonna be there, so...
00:44:19Oh, gotcha.
00:44:20Your father just did some biceps this morning with it.
00:44:24Some very heavy material.
00:44:26Yes, it is.
00:44:28No, really.
00:44:29You know, it's a very unique piece of work.
00:44:32It's brave of her to share that with me.
00:44:36Okay.
00:44:37Let us cross here.
00:44:38Yes.
00:44:39You know, we'd love to take a peek at some of your work.
00:44:42Mm-hmm, would that be possible?
00:44:44Uh, sure, yeah, maybe...
00:44:46Oh, Amelia!
00:44:48Oh, hi.
00:44:49Hey, hi.
00:44:51Oh, you brought cookies.
00:44:53I thought it's a Christmas party.
00:44:55It is, yeah.
00:44:56And you bake, too.
00:44:58Okay, let's go in.
00:45:00Come on.
00:45:04Raquel McAllen.
00:45:06It is an honour to meet you.
00:45:07Thank you so, so much for agreeing to read my book.
00:45:10You have no idea how much it means to me.
00:45:12Oh, thank you.
00:45:14Thank you, Kylie.
00:45:15Nice to hear it.
00:45:17And I promise not to pester you for feedback while you're here.
00:45:20Please.
00:45:21You know what?
00:45:23I'm glad that there's gonna be wine at this event.
00:45:26Ditto.
00:45:28Did you find anything to wear yet?
00:45:30Well, what does semi-formal mean, exactly?
00:45:35I'll figure it out.
00:45:36Hey, everyone.
00:45:38Are you having a good time?
00:45:39Woo-hoo!
00:45:41Thank you so much for helping us tonight
00:45:44as we light up the lab for our week of festivities.
00:45:46We would not be here if it were not for you patrons.
00:45:50So feel the spirit of the season
00:45:52as Tanner gives us his beautiful version
00:45:55of Angels We Have Heard on High.
00:45:57Yeah, Tanner!
00:45:58This one's for all of you!
00:46:00Woo!
00:46:04Get in there.
00:46:05Drop that.
00:46:09Woo!
00:46:10Yeah!
00:46:11Put those down.
00:46:16Okay, you have moves.
00:46:20Ha ha ha!
00:46:30Hey, why are you working right now?
00:46:56I've got a tech rehearsal tomorrow.
00:46:59We're not ready, and I haven't even gotten to the poster yet, which is due at the printers
00:47:02tomorrow morning.
00:47:03So, I need to get this done right now, there's no other time.
00:47:07Okay, I can help you.
00:47:09You can?
00:47:10Yeah.
00:47:11Like now?
00:47:12Yeah, yeah.
00:47:13It'll just take a minute, right?
00:47:14Yeah, yeah, totally.
00:47:15Yeah.
00:47:16Okay.
00:47:17Okay.
00:47:18She's very busy.
00:47:19Yes.
00:47:20I just wish we could see more of our girl.
00:47:21She warned us.
00:47:22Yeah, she loves being busy, and she also finds it hard to say no.
00:47:27Yeah.
00:47:28Right.
00:47:29Please, um, don't mind my grumpiness, I'm just finding retirement just a little harder
00:47:36than I thought.
00:47:37No.
00:47:38You just need to find something, something to do, right?
00:47:41He's driving me crazy.
00:47:42All right, everybody, are you ready to make some magic?
00:47:43Yes!
00:47:44Because now is the time.
00:47:45The lanterns are lit.
00:47:46Dim the lights.
00:47:48Oh, my God.
00:47:49Oh, my God.
00:47:50Oh, my God.
00:47:51Oh, my God.
00:47:52Oh, my God.
00:47:53Oh, my God.
00:47:54Oh, my God.
00:47:55Oh, my God.
00:47:56Oh, my God.
00:47:57Oh, my God.
00:47:58Oh, my God.
00:47:59Oh, my God.
00:48:00Oh, my God.
00:48:01Oh, my God.
00:48:02Oh, my God.
00:48:03Oh, my God.
00:48:04Oh, my God.
00:48:05Oh, my God.
00:48:06Oh, my God.
00:48:07Oh, my God.
00:48:08Oh, my God.
00:48:09Oh, my God.
00:48:10Oh, my God.
00:48:11Oh, my God.
00:48:12Oh, my God.
00:48:13Oh, my God.
00:48:14Oh, my God.
00:48:15Oh, my God.
00:48:16Yes!
00:48:17Family!
00:48:18Wait for it.
00:48:19So, Emilia, tell me, how is it working for your father?
00:48:28Because he was a huge workaholic in college.
00:48:31I mean, I think he constructed a tent in the library during finals, remember I told you?
00:48:37Oh.
00:48:38It can be a bit intense.
00:48:41Okay.
00:48:42And you always wanted to be a lawyer?
00:48:46When I was little, I used to see Dad talking to clients around the kitchen table.
00:48:52Helping people.
00:48:54That's what I always wanted to do.
00:48:57Well, the first thing I tell new writers is to learn how to read a contract.
00:49:04Yes.
00:49:05Because if not, they will be exploited.
00:49:09I agree.
00:49:11You know, I've often wondered what it would be like to represent artists.
00:49:16I think I'd love it.
00:49:18Well, spread that around or you might find yourself with a whole new client list.
00:49:23That's not a bad thing.
00:49:24Hey, I just have a few more things to do, but I won't be long.
00:49:28Okay, sweetie.
00:49:33Alright.
00:49:46Did you guys see Amelia leave?
00:49:47I guess I missed her.
00:49:48No, she had an appointment with a new client.
00:49:52I'm sure she told you about that.
00:49:53I don't remember.
00:49:54Maybe she didn't get a chance.
00:49:57She didn't want to bother you.
00:49:58You seem pretty busy with Javier and Kayla.
00:50:00Dad, I get it.
00:50:02It's a wonderful quality, but Amelia came down here to see you.
00:50:09And if you want someone special, you need to treat them like they are special.
00:50:13I guess I don't know how to say no.
00:50:15I just, look, you guys go ahead.
00:50:17I'm going to stay behind and help clean up.
00:50:19Help?
00:50:20Come on.
00:50:21I think you are doing too much.
00:50:24You're trying too hard.
00:50:26You know, your friends are very important, but so is Amelia.
00:50:31And so is your own work.
00:50:33Okay, Mama.
00:50:34And I think that you need to put attention on that.
00:50:37See? Good night.
00:50:45Good night.
00:51:15Good night.
00:51:45Yes!
00:52:16Yes!
00:52:25Having a good time?
00:52:27You know, at first I was worried about this, but there may be something here.
00:52:34Enough to keep you busy for the next while?
00:52:37Yes, I think so.
00:52:39Okay.
00:52:40I think I might step out and see that friend that just got back from Oxford.
00:52:43I can leave this here and come with you.
00:52:45No, no, no. Enjoy.
00:52:47Okay.
00:52:48I can see that you are in the zone.
00:52:51Yes, yes. She has a style, this one. Very unique, but not disciplined.
00:52:57Well, maybe that is her strength.
00:53:01Just saying.
00:53:14Excuse me.
00:53:17You were right.
00:53:19About what?
00:53:21You found something to wear.
00:53:25You look stunning.
00:53:28Right, well, it's all Kylie and Tanner.
00:53:33Sometimes it pays off to know artists with such amazing talents.
00:53:37Besides, I need to keep up with you. You're gorgeous.
00:53:44You and I definitely should have worn my dogs.
00:53:47Hi, Dad.
00:53:48Hi.
00:53:49This is...
00:53:50Daniela. So nice to meet you.
00:53:52You too. My family speaks so highly of you. And this is a fabulous party.
00:53:57Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. And thank you for coming with Amelia.
00:54:01Oh, I'm just glad we met. She's wonderful.
00:54:04Just the most unexpected Christmas miracle.
00:54:10Yeah, that food looks amazing. Will you excuse me a second?
00:54:19Well, you look happy.
00:54:22I am.
00:54:25Well, I'm sorry I came off so strong about you being here tonight.
00:54:29It's just that I want you to have fun.
00:54:31Tonight. It's just that I want you to have what I have.
00:54:36Exactly.
00:54:37Yeah.
00:54:44Hey, did you know that this firm has a running club?
00:54:47They want to meet you and you need to tell them the story of when you ran the New York City Marathon and you took the wrong turn.
00:54:53They'll love it.
00:54:54So cute.
00:55:01Oh, that is one impressive bear.
00:55:05I'm making a bid for him at Daniela's auction.
00:55:08I feel like we've bonded.
00:55:12So when does your deal expire?
00:55:18I had...
00:55:19Tomorrow.
00:55:22Shame. Both parties seem happy.
00:55:25You know, you could renegotiate.
00:55:27Oh, that's my phone. Excuse me.
00:55:30Sweetheart, come. I want you to say hello.
00:55:33Okay. Yeah, it's okay.
00:55:48Thanks.
00:55:49Hi.
00:55:50Yeah.
00:55:52Hi.
00:55:53Thanks.
00:55:54Hi.
00:55:55Yeah.
00:55:57I'll take these two.
00:56:01Hi.
00:56:02Hi.
00:56:03Goddess drinks.
00:56:10Everything okay?
00:56:11Yeah. Yeah.
00:56:13It was a heaviest plate tonight.
00:56:16What? You missed it? To be here?
00:56:19Yeah, this is important to you, so it's important to me.
00:56:28Hey, you did not tell me that you were up for a partner.
00:56:34That is the plan.
00:56:36Yeah.
00:56:38You're not excited?
00:56:45Okay.
00:56:47Things, things change.
00:56:52Okay.
00:56:54So last year, I was happy. I had it all.
00:57:01Great job, check. Relationship, check.
00:57:06And then everything unraveled.
00:57:11Margot had wanted us to travel, to see things, experience life outside of work.
00:57:23But I'd been too busy to notice.
00:57:28So one day she came home and told me she was done.
00:57:33She didn't want to feel alone in our relationship anymore, which is understandable.
00:57:39She left right before Christmas.
00:57:43That's brutal.
00:57:45Yeah, it was.
00:57:47We also worked at the same firm, so.
00:57:51Wow.
00:57:53The real story of my fake girlfriend.
00:57:57It could be a Kelly Clarkson song, not gonna lie.
00:58:00Could be.
00:58:03Thanks for sharing.
00:58:06Thanks for listening.
00:58:10You know, I planned to let Christmas just slide by this year.
00:58:17But this has been good for me, actually.
00:58:21Hanging out with you and doing all your millions of crazy Christmas events with your wonderful artist friends.
00:58:30It's been great. It's been a whole new world.
00:58:36Oh, well, same for me.
00:58:39But I'm honestly having a blast.
00:58:44Cheers.
00:58:45Cheers.
00:58:52Yep.
00:59:05Ooh.
00:59:23Oh, so cute.
00:59:25I don't know how you do this all night.
00:59:27I can't believe I wore heels for you.
00:59:30It really hurts.
00:59:31Well, you get used to it.
00:59:36Yeah.
00:59:39Well, Daniela McKellen, you were an excellent plus one.
00:59:43Oh, well, my pleasure, Amelia Kisnerik.
00:59:48Seriously, I want to thank you for making a night I was nervous about one that I'll remember.
00:59:57Well, it's kind of my forte, making long-lasting memories.
01:00:05Wow.
01:00:10Oh.
01:00:14Well, you can't get rid of me that easy.
01:00:21I...
01:00:22Yeah?
01:00:25I...
01:00:26I...
01:00:27Bye.
01:00:31I want to tell you that I'm looking forward to tomorrow, to seeing your show.
01:00:40Yeah, I'm excited for you to see it.
01:00:45Tomorrow?
01:00:46Yeah, tomorrow.
01:00:49Night.
01:00:51Night.
01:00:52Good night.
01:00:54I'm going to take these heels off.
01:00:56Soak your feet.
01:01:24It's you.
01:01:29I know I said I would submit photographs, but I want to do something more.
01:01:33So I got to show you this.
01:01:36Now?
01:01:37Yes.
01:01:38Yeah, come on.
01:01:40Okay.
01:01:41Now.
01:01:44So, are we not going to talk about it?
01:01:49So, are we not going to talk about last night?
01:01:55What about it?
01:01:56Amelia... wait, what's your middle name?
01:01:59Catherine.
01:02:00Amelia Catherine Kismerick.
01:02:02Be honest with yourself, you're dating Daniella.
01:02:05Fake dating.
01:02:06Okay, it looked very real for both of you.
01:02:10I don't even know if she likes me.
01:02:12Look, she likes you.
01:02:13You both look like I stole all the presents under the Christmas tree when I brought up the end of the deal.
01:02:18Sorry about that, by the way.
01:02:20Come on, just talk to her. Tell her how you feel.
01:02:24I don't think I can.
01:02:28This better not be about Margo.
01:02:30It's not.
01:02:31Just real feelings were never on the table.
01:02:35Well, now they are.
01:02:37Tell her.
01:02:38Tell her.
01:02:41Okay.
01:02:42I will tell Daniella how I feel.
01:02:47Yes.
01:02:49I'm not about to see my favorite fake couple break up before they even start real dating.
01:03:00Let's get that on this table.
01:03:03Let's get that by the front door.
01:03:05Yes, food and beverages. Straight to the back.
01:03:07In the kitchen.
01:03:08That on this table.
01:03:10Can we get these clipboards to their matching pieces?
01:03:14Is this it?
01:03:17Look out, Annie Leibovitz.
01:03:25Daniella McCallum.
01:03:29My girl has worked so hard.
01:03:36That's nice.
01:03:46One sec.
01:03:47Okay.
01:03:54Hi.
01:03:56Hi.
01:03:58I saw you were gonna bid on him.
01:04:01Well, I told you we have a connection.
01:04:03Right.
01:04:06I, um...
01:04:08I really need to talk to you.
01:04:10It's important.
01:04:13Dani!
01:04:15You know what?
01:04:17It can wait.
01:04:18Okay.
01:04:19Go.
01:04:20Good luck.
01:04:22Hi, and welcome to the last evening of our charity week showcase here at the Brooklyn Artist Lab.
01:04:29Come on, Pam.
01:04:30I want to thank each and every one of you for coming tonight.
01:04:33The silent auction is open until 11 p.m. sharp, so please, be sure to get your bids in.
01:04:38Got it.
01:04:39Yes.
01:04:40Now, because this is our last artist event, Daniella McCallum, our resident photographer, has a question for you.
01:04:48So, what makes a good photograph?
01:04:52Is it the light?
01:04:54Is it the subject?
01:04:56Or is it simply the ordinary turned extraordinary because of your memory of the moment?
01:05:04Well, I wish I knew.
01:05:06I have been asking myself that question for a long time.
01:05:11Actually, ever since my parents gifted me with my very first camera.
01:05:15I knew more at 14 than I do now.
01:05:18Because I didn't know any better.
01:05:20I used to see beauty through the lens.
01:05:23And then I thought I had to see smart things and see art things.
01:05:28And then I started to realize that I didn't know any better.
01:05:31I didn't know any better.
01:05:33I didn't know any better.
01:05:35I didn't know any better.
01:05:37I used to see beauty through the lens.
01:05:39And then I thought I had to see smart things and see art things.
01:05:44And then I started to forget what makes anything beautiful.
01:05:50So,
01:05:54I found subjects that gave me unexpected joy.
01:06:00Wow.
01:06:01That's what makes a good photograph.
01:06:07And I have never felt a more joyous holiday season.
01:06:15Music!
01:06:16Lights!
01:06:18Magic!
01:06:32Come on!
01:06:48Yes!
01:06:51Daniela.
01:06:53Everyone thinks that was remarkable.
01:06:57Your work is clear and true and focused.
01:07:01I'm really proud of you.
01:07:03I talked to the sponsors about the travel grant.
01:07:07They were here.
01:07:08They were very impressed.
01:07:11If you're interested,
01:07:13the travel grant's yours.
01:07:15Thank you, Liza.
01:07:16Yes!
01:07:18This is your success.
01:07:20You thank you.
01:07:23Send me a postcard.
01:07:24Thank me later.
01:07:27Congratulations!
01:07:29I'm going to tell everyone.
01:07:40Amelia!
01:07:42Dani's got some news.
01:07:44Oh.
01:07:45Was it about how amazing her performance was today?
01:07:48She is so lucky.
01:07:49She had someone here to sponsor her to travel the world.
01:07:51Like, I think she said something about Japan.
01:07:53I'm so jealous.
01:07:54Japan?
01:07:55Yeah.
01:07:56She'll tell you all the details.
01:07:57It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
01:08:01I can't wait to tell Dani.
01:08:12So, what did you want to talk about?
01:08:18Yeah.
01:08:19Okay.
01:08:20Yeah.
01:08:21Okay.
01:08:24Um, here's good.
01:08:25Okay.
01:08:32Unexpected joy.
01:08:39I wasn't expecting this.
01:08:43Me neither.
01:08:45And it's December 24th.
01:08:50And it's over.
01:08:54You were a great fake girlfriend.
01:08:58No, we were great fake girlfriends.
01:09:05I hate goodbyes.
01:09:08Well, this isn't a goodbye, a goodbye, is it?
01:09:21No.
01:09:28Goodbye, Dani.
01:09:36There you are.
01:09:39I'm sorry.
01:09:44What happened?
01:09:51Dani.
01:09:53Hey.
01:09:54Did you and Emilia have a fight?
01:09:57Your girlfriend seems very upset.
01:09:59She's not my girlfriend.
01:10:01No?
01:10:03She's not my girlfriend.
01:10:06I don't...
01:10:07She was never my girlfriend.
01:10:09Well, not...
01:10:11Not my real girlfriend.
01:10:12She was a fake girlfriend.
01:10:14And, well, now she's not even my girlfriend.
01:10:17She was a fake girlfriend.
01:10:18And, well, now she's not even that.
01:10:20So I'm...
01:10:23I'm sorry that I wasn't honest.
01:10:25I just...
01:10:27I just wanted you and Dad to have a good time.
01:10:29And I wanted you to know that I...
01:10:31I was fine and that it was smooth sailing for me.
01:10:33And that I could captain my ship and make great art and have great friends.
01:10:37And now everything is just messed up.
01:10:40Your ship is sailing fine.
01:10:43Liza just told me you got a grant.
01:10:47Mom, I don't...
01:10:48Dani, please, just...
01:10:49Just, just listen.
01:10:51We're not mad.
01:10:52Oh, no, honey.
01:10:53And thank you for trying to look after us, honey.
01:10:56Yes.
01:10:57We had a great time.
01:10:59I really enjoyed editing your friend's book.
01:11:02Your father just decided to take that job in Oxford.
01:11:06You knew about that?
01:11:08Of course I knew, my love.
01:11:12We love you.
01:11:14We want you to be happy.
01:11:16Release me from...
01:11:17Yes.
01:11:21Let's go home.
01:11:23Three musketeers.
01:11:28Come on.
01:11:30Is it too late for some double peppermint hot chocolate?
01:11:33It's never too late for that.
01:11:43Morning, Dad.
01:11:45Merry Christmas.
01:11:46Merry Christmas.
01:11:48Got your coffee. Here.
01:11:51Thanks.
01:11:53Thanks for being here.
01:11:55Well, we are family. Where else would I be?
01:11:57Where else would I be?
01:12:13Okay.
01:12:16While I do want to eventually follow in your footsteps,
01:12:22I'd like to take a step back from the corporate lawyer partner track.
01:12:30You don't want to be a partner?
01:12:33Well, not right now.
01:12:34Because I have a different idea.
01:12:37I've met so many interesting people over the last week, and they need representation.
01:12:43So I'm proposing to start a new division with a new type of client.
01:12:50Artists.
01:12:52Artists?
01:12:53Yeah.
01:12:55Huh.
01:12:57Wow, that's interesting.
01:12:59Yeah, so are they.
01:13:02I like it.
01:13:05Thanks.
01:13:07So why did Santa's helper need to see a therapist?
01:13:10Why?
01:13:11Because he had low elf esteem.
01:13:16Hey!
01:13:17Merry Christmas!
01:13:19Merry Christmas?
01:13:20What's all this?
01:13:22It's called Christmas, Fanny.
01:13:23Get into it!
01:13:26How did you sleep?
01:13:30Yeah, me neither.
01:13:34I owe you an apology.
01:13:37Yeah.
01:13:38You were trying to communicate your boundaries.
01:13:41Boundaries are a real thing, Mom.
01:13:43Yeah, I know. I know, dear.
01:13:45Tanner and I were talking about them for a long, long time this morning.
01:13:54I should have told you that we were coming.
01:13:59We just couldn't bear the thought of not seeing you at Christmas.
01:14:06I know, Mom.
01:14:07I know, Mom.
01:14:08Going forward, I promise to listen to my daughter carefully and deeply when she's trying to tell me something.
01:14:23Even if I don't like it.
01:14:27No.
01:14:33You're done.
01:14:35Oh, alright.
01:14:38Mmm.
01:14:40Oh.
01:14:43That is so sweet.
01:14:45I can honestly say I've never had a double peppermint hot cocoa before.
01:14:50They're Daniela's favorite.
01:14:52And now mine.
01:14:55I wonder if they have them in Japan.
01:14:58Sweetheart, she's not even on the plane yet.
01:15:05Amelia won bet for the bear.
01:15:06Kylie just let me know.
01:15:08Oh, that's nice.
01:15:10Yeah, I had a photo for her too.
01:15:13I was gonna give it to her last night.
01:15:15So? Give it to her.
01:15:18You said goodbye. I don't think she wants to see me again.
01:15:22Dani, she ran off crying. I don't think she would do that if she really wanted a goodbye.
01:15:28Who else did she talk to?
01:15:29Just you and Kylie, I think. Kylie was telling everyone about your good news.
01:15:32You know how excited she gets and why not? This grant is amazing. You can study anywhere.
01:15:38Amelia thinks I'm just leaving everything behind.
01:15:41Mm-hmm. It sounds like there has been a misunderstanding and Amelia is missing a Christmas present.
01:15:49Do you want to make a plan?
01:15:53Yeah. Yeah, let's do it.
01:15:55Okay.
01:16:03Oh.
01:16:07Yeah.
01:16:08Hey John, it's Luke. Don't say it's me. Act natural.
01:16:13Is Amelia with you?
01:16:14Yeah.
01:16:15Where are you?
01:16:17And Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Wibbles.
01:16:22He's trying to improvise.
01:16:24Actually, I'm at my daughter's place right now and she's going for a run in Brooklyn Park.
01:16:29She's taking a run in Brooklyn Park?
01:16:31Fine. Stall her.
01:16:33Fifteen.
01:16:34Fifteen minutes. Okay?
01:16:37Uh, that shouldn't be a problem.
01:16:40Do you get the tripods? Do you get the stands? Okay. Everyone know what they're doing?
01:16:43Yes.
01:16:47Oh!
01:16:54Oh, sweetheart.
01:16:56Hey.
01:16:58Hang on. Just wait a minute. Wait a minute.
01:17:01Uh, do you want a snack? Maybe a snack to go?
01:17:03What?
01:17:04I can fix you something.
01:17:06I don't need a snack.
01:17:07Are you sure?
01:17:08We, we just ate.
01:17:10Okay.
01:17:12Okay.
01:17:14Yeah, so.
01:17:16Thanks, John. I have no idea exactly where this plan is going, but it's all good.
01:17:23Where are we going, sweetheart?
01:17:24Turn right at the bottom.
01:17:25Okay, fantastic.
01:17:27Yep.
01:17:28Okay.
01:17:30Go.
01:17:31Uh, my daughter's leaving now. Can you just hold on? Hold on for a second?
01:17:35So, sweetheart, um.
01:17:37Just, you know.
01:17:39You want to make plans? Dinner? Get together, maybe? It's Christmas.
01:17:44Uh, we, we do have plans.
01:17:47Oh, right. Right. Yes, of course.
01:17:49We talked about that.
01:17:50Yeah.
01:17:51Okay.
01:17:52Okay.
01:17:53Oh, hi.
01:17:54Yeah, she's leaving now.
01:17:56Yeah, right now.
01:17:58Uh-huh.
01:17:59Uh, hun?
01:18:01Okay. Yeah, she's gone.
01:18:03Let's hold on.
01:18:04Yeah, and she's on her way?
01:18:05Yeah, yeah. Mere moments away.
01:18:06Yeah, I will be waiting in the apartment, no matter what happens.
01:18:10I would say it will all work out.
01:18:29Oh.
01:18:31Um.
01:18:32Bedford?
01:18:35No way.
01:18:37Oh.
01:18:45What is this?
01:18:59Hi.
01:19:06I took that photo a long time ago.
01:19:09Look, I'm, I'm indecisive, and I talk a lot, and when it comes to people I love, I, I don't always tell them when they need to hear it.
01:19:21Me too.
01:19:23I had it all planned out.
01:19:25Last night, I was going to talk to you and tell you how I feel.
01:19:31When I heard you were leaving, I ran.
01:19:37So, are you leaving?
01:19:41I am.
01:19:43But.
01:19:49It's you.
01:19:51It's you.
01:19:54If and when I go to Japan, I want to come home to you.
01:20:03Congratulations, by the way.
01:20:05Yeah.
01:20:08I don't want to hold you back.
01:20:09No, no, you never have.
01:20:13I mean, if anything, I hope that you'll join sometime.
01:20:20I would love to.
01:20:23You know, you and I were always meant to meet.
01:20:26Look, this photo, I saw you two years ago.
01:20:31I took it on my first day as a New Yorker.
01:20:35Yeah, on that bench.
01:20:38I was here.
01:20:40I was snapping photos, and you just came around the corner, and, I mean, I didn't know.
01:20:46I just recently developed these roles, and imagine my surprise when I saw your beautiful face right there on my frame.
01:20:58It's amazing.
01:21:02We could be anywhere in the world, and the universe would find some way to keep us together.
01:21:10Okay, so I'm going to do the straight-to-the-point lawyer thing that you taught me.
01:21:16I mean, like, how smart can I kiss you?
01:21:32Yes.
01:21:34Good.
01:21:36Come here.
01:21:38Come here.
01:21:51I thought I was meeting you.
01:21:54Hi.
01:21:57Hey.
01:22:00Can I get a hug?
01:22:01No, no, no.
01:22:02I call this no face.
01:22:05Hello.
01:22:07Hi.
01:22:13That worked.
01:22:15I just, I wanted to propose a toast to friends who are now a chosen family.
01:22:24Together we have created one of the most unexpectedly joyous Christmas ever.
01:22:31So, to friends and family.
01:22:33To friends and family.
01:22:35To friends and family.
01:22:37To friends and family.
01:22:39Merry Christmas.
01:23:03Merry Christmas.
01:23:05Merry Christmas.
01:23:07Merry Christmas.
01:23:09Merry Christmas.
01:23:11Merry Christmas.
01:23:13Merry Christmas.
01:23:15Merry Christmas.
01:23:17Merry Christmas.
01:23:19Merry Christmas.
01:23:21Merry Christmas.
01:23:23Merry Christmas.
01:23:25Merry Christmas.
01:23:27Merry Christmas.
01:23:29Merry Christmas.
01:23:31Merry Christmas.
01:23:33Merry Christmas.
01:24:03you