1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:30,000 filmeuy.com Free Watch Online & Download Movies 2 00:00:40,740 --> 00:00:45,240 ♪ 3 00:00:47,029 --> 00:00:48,409 Hello, ma'am, and happy holidays. 4 00:00:48,416 --> 00:00:49,716 My name is Jack, and I have 5 00:00:49,717 --> 00:00:51,627 a cleaning product that will change your life. 6 00:00:51,635 --> 00:00:53,415 I'm really just not interested. 7 00:00:53,421 --> 00:00:57,091 Okay, well, let's take this stain here for example. 8 00:00:57,091 --> 00:00:59,311 Please, stop, I'm not interested. 9 00:00:59,310 --> 00:01:04,180 Okay, well, a quick spray, and an even quicker wipe... 10 00:01:04,181 --> 00:01:07,071 and voilà, it's gone. 11 00:01:07,068 --> 00:01:09,818 Wow... I'm impressed. 12 00:01:09,820 --> 00:01:10,900 As is... 13 00:01:10,905 --> 00:01:12,855 Oh, Bootsy. 14 00:01:12,857 --> 00:01:14,107 As is Bootsy. 15 00:01:14,108 --> 00:01:16,078 You really are something, young man. 16 00:01:16,077 --> 00:01:17,407 Next thing you know, you're gonna tell me 17 00:01:17,411 --> 00:01:19,281 that I can use it to brush my teeth. 18 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:20,900 No, I wouldn't recommend that, but let's say 19 00:01:20,898 --> 00:01:23,198 little Bootsy here has a whoopsie on the carpet-- 20 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:24,530 Kid, how many times have I told you 21 00:01:24,535 --> 00:01:26,085 not to hustle your stuff up here? 22 00:01:26,087 --> 00:01:28,617 Sir, can I just finish this transaction? 23 00:01:28,622 --> 00:01:32,462 This beautiful lady seems enthralled with my fine cleaning products. 24 00:01:32,460 --> 00:01:33,910 You don't get it, do you? 25 00:01:33,911 --> 00:01:35,261 You're not welcome here. 26 00:01:35,262 --> 00:01:37,132 Sir, I am trying to raise money 27 00:01:37,131 --> 00:01:39,631 for Christmas presents for orphans. 28 00:01:39,633 --> 00:01:41,973 This is what happens when the parents aren't around 29 00:01:41,969 --> 00:01:43,589 to put a leash on their kids. 30 00:01:43,587 --> 00:01:44,937 You always have a story, don't you? 31 00:01:44,939 --> 00:01:46,939 But this time, it's true! 32 00:01:46,941 --> 00:01:49,421 Ma'am, if we could just please go across the street 33 00:01:49,426 --> 00:01:52,056 to finish our transaction over there, then maybe-- 34 00:01:53,730 --> 00:01:56,400 Forget it, kid-- get outta here. 35 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:57,730 Don't make me call the cops. 36 00:01:59,819 --> 00:02:02,319 Capisce? Yeah, I got it! 37 00:02:02,323 --> 00:02:04,413 (engine starts) 38 00:02:08,945 --> 00:02:09,905 (door closes) 39 00:02:20,623 --> 00:02:22,343 What do you think you're doing, kid? 40 00:02:22,343 --> 00:02:24,313 Giving you a reason to call the cops! 41 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:26,311 Go on, dial 9-1-1. 42 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:28,903 Tell 'em old Jack is here waiting for 'em. 43 00:02:28,899 --> 00:02:30,599 They knome quite well. 44 00:02:33,987 --> 00:02:35,597 (knocks on door) 45 00:02:37,023 --> 00:02:39,493 Yes, Joanna? Hey, Art, Jack is back. 46 00:02:39,493 --> 00:02:41,193 Should I show him in? 47 00:02:41,195 --> 00:02:42,995 Yes, show him in. 48 00:02:45,665 --> 00:02:46,915 Jack is back. 49 00:02:46,917 --> 00:02:48,417 Why am I not surprised? 50 00:02:50,036 --> 00:02:51,366 Hello, Jack. 51 00:02:53,256 --> 00:02:54,986 Well, now, see, this is the part 52 00:02:54,992 --> 00:02:58,292 where you're supposed to say, "Hello, Officer Stephenson. 53 00:02:58,295 --> 00:03:00,345 How are you?" 54 00:03:00,347 --> 00:03:03,497 Well, I'll tell you how I am, Jack. 55 00:03:03,500 --> 00:03:06,550 I am very disappointed in you. 56 00:03:08,221 --> 00:03:10,941 Why are you always so angry? 57 00:03:10,941 --> 00:03:12,561 Check your fact file there. 58 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:14,240 You'll find a full list of reasons. 59 00:03:16,496 --> 00:03:19,326 We have been through this over the years, haven't we, son? 60 00:03:19,333 --> 00:03:21,003 I've been through it. 61 00:03:21,001 --> 00:03:22,831 With you, it's just age. 62 00:03:22,836 --> 00:03:25,746 What are you now, 75, 80? 63 00:03:25,756 --> 00:03:27,006 (chuckles) 64 00:03:27,007 --> 00:03:31,127 You know, I remember when we first met. 65 00:03:31,128 --> 00:03:33,458 What was it, about five years ago? 66 00:03:33,464 --> 00:03:37,024 Back then, you at least tried to be nice to me. 67 00:03:37,017 --> 00:03:39,097 And look how far that got me. 68 00:03:39,103 --> 00:03:40,523 Do you know who you remind me of? 69 00:03:40,521 --> 00:03:43,311 Here we go again about my mother. 70 00:03:43,307 --> 00:03:44,967 One of your first probationers. 71 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:47,885 So much potential. 72 00:03:47,895 --> 00:03:49,225 I've heard it before. 73 00:03:49,230 --> 00:03:51,180 And how is your mother? 74 00:03:51,181 --> 00:03:53,151 I don't know. 75 00:03:53,150 --> 00:03:55,150 Still not keeping up with you, huh? 76 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:56,452 Nope. 77 00:03:56,453 --> 00:03:58,853 I must be a disappointment to her too. 78 00:03:58,855 --> 00:04:03,035 Well, you don't have to be a disappointment to me, son. 79 00:04:03,043 --> 00:04:06,753 Trespassing? Destruction of private property? 80 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:08,577 Arson? 81 00:04:08,582 --> 00:04:11,082 Come on, what is that all about? 82 00:04:11,085 --> 00:04:12,825 It was barely a candle's flame, really. 83 00:04:12,836 --> 00:04:16,636 I really thought that we were turning things around, Jack. 84 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:18,590 There is no "we", 85 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:23,882 just you behind that desk and then me, 86 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:25,930 out here in the real world. 87 00:04:25,933 --> 00:04:26,853 Sit down, son. 88 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:36,221 It says here 1 year of intensive probation 89 00:04:36,226 --> 00:04:40,076 and 120 hours of community service. 90 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:41,410 Now, do you think you can do that? 91 00:04:41,415 --> 00:04:44,195 Afterschool, maybe on weekends? 92 00:04:44,201 --> 00:04:45,581 Whatever. 93 00:04:45,586 --> 00:04:49,536 Well, since roadside clean-up hasn't done much 94 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,510 to curb your delinquent behavior, 95 00:04:52,509 --> 00:04:55,379 I got something else in mind. 96 00:04:55,379 --> 00:04:57,259 You're gonna be helping people this Christmas. 97 00:04:57,264 --> 00:04:59,774 How about that? 98 00:04:59,767 --> 00:05:04,747 ♪ 99 00:05:04,755 --> 00:05:08,105 So, Jackson, I'm Blair, and I'm in charge of this place. 100 00:05:08,108 --> 00:05:09,808 Oh, it's Jack. 101 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:12,110 My name's Jack. Jack. 102 00:05:12,112 --> 00:05:15,652 But your probation placement report says your name is Jackson. 103 00:05:15,649 --> 00:05:18,929 Oh, yeah, birth names can be outgrown, Blair. 104 00:05:18,935 --> 00:05:21,115 Duly noted, Jack. 105 00:05:21,121 --> 00:05:23,311 So follow me. 106 00:05:23,307 --> 00:05:26,287 So... this is where the action happens. 107 00:05:26,293 --> 00:05:30,283 (dogs barking) 108 00:05:30,280 --> 00:05:32,330 And this is Hillary. 109 00:05:32,333 --> 00:05:35,253 Hi, I handle most of the paperwork here. 110 00:05:35,252 --> 00:05:36,302 That's my sister Ryan. 111 00:05:36,303 --> 00:05:37,843 She takes care of the pups. 112 00:05:37,838 --> 00:05:39,498 And this is our adorable crew. 113 00:05:41,674 --> 00:05:46,484 Well, it'll be wonderful working with such beautiful ladies. 114 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:48,480 Our big mission here is to clean up and close up 115 00:05:48,482 --> 00:05:51,022 before we all leave for the Christmas holidays, okay? 116 00:05:51,018 --> 00:05:52,398 Sounds like a plan. 117 00:05:52,403 --> 00:05:53,973 Okay, so you're gonna be mostly cleaning up. 118 00:05:53,970 --> 00:05:55,100 Is that okay with you? 119 00:05:55,105 --> 00:05:56,605 Oh, it's completely fine. 120 00:05:56,607 --> 00:05:59,487 I have extensive experience in cleaning products. 121 00:05:59,493 --> 00:06:02,243 Even started my own brand. 122 00:06:02,246 --> 00:06:04,326 Okay, so we're gonna have you clean 123 00:06:04,331 --> 00:06:05,651 one of the empty enclosures. 124 00:06:05,649 --> 00:06:07,119 Ryan, do you mind showing him how to do that? 125 00:06:07,117 --> 00:06:08,667 If I must. 126 00:06:08,669 --> 00:06:12,749 Well, she seems busy with that rat creature-looking thing. 127 00:06:12,756 --> 00:06:14,506 Maybe old Hillary could show me around. 128 00:06:14,508 --> 00:06:16,318 Her name's Petunia, and she's a mixed breed, 129 00:06:16,326 --> 00:06:17,626 not a rat creature. 130 00:06:17,628 --> 00:06:19,628 (Hillary) Okay, Jack, come with me. 131 00:06:22,832 --> 00:06:24,632 See you around, "Cryan". 132 00:06:33,342 --> 00:06:34,812 (door closes) 133 00:06:40,533 --> 00:06:43,523 Jack, you know dinner's at 6:00. 134 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:46,910 Why are you always so late? 135 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:48,407 I was working. Working? 136 00:06:48,409 --> 00:06:50,039 Is that what you call it? 137 00:06:50,043 --> 00:06:52,033 Because I understood that it was community service 138 00:06:52,028 --> 00:06:53,578 for being in trouble again. 139 00:06:53,580 --> 00:06:56,210 Thanks for informing the whole table about my life, 140 00:06:56,216 --> 00:06:59,166 just in case they didn't already know. 141 00:06:59,169 --> 00:07:01,389 Come on, no need to get smart, son. 142 00:07:01,388 --> 00:07:05,368 I'm not your son, Lou, and you're not my father. 143 00:07:05,375 --> 00:07:08,205 Yeah, you've made that clear, Jack. 144 00:07:08,211 --> 00:07:12,431 It's your choice being in and out of fosters all the time. 145 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:15,573 Thanks for reminding me of my sad life. 146 00:07:15,569 --> 00:07:18,769 It really makes me feel all warm inside. 147 00:07:18,772 --> 00:07:22,072 Anyone want to make Christmas cookies? 148 00:07:22,075 --> 00:07:23,905 Finish your food, boys. 149 00:07:23,911 --> 00:07:25,991 (Trevor) We love you, Jack, don't we, Ton? 150 00:07:25,996 --> 00:07:27,726 Of course. Thanks, guys. 151 00:07:27,731 --> 00:07:30,371 Glad to know there's some love in this house. 152 00:07:30,367 --> 00:07:32,197 Jack, as much as you disagree, 153 00:07:32,202 --> 00:07:35,422 we're trying to make your life better by what we provide. 154 00:07:35,422 --> 00:07:38,292 I'm just a grocery bill to you guys. 155 00:07:38,292 --> 00:07:41,682 Believe what you want, but we're trying to build a family here. 156 00:07:41,678 --> 00:07:44,708 I can feel the overwhelming presence of love. 157 00:07:44,715 --> 00:07:46,405 You know, you don't have to stay. 158 00:07:46,416 --> 00:07:48,046 What does that mean? 159 00:07:48,051 --> 00:07:50,971 I'll be coming with you guys when you move in a few months? 160 00:07:53,923 --> 00:07:55,523 That's right, boys. 161 00:07:55,526 --> 00:07:58,936 Old Lou and Josie are moving to Arizona, 162 00:07:58,946 --> 00:08:01,446 a more arid climate for Josie's asthma. 163 00:08:04,099 --> 00:08:06,449 I overheard you talking out back the other night, 164 00:08:06,453 --> 00:08:10,743 so merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night. 165 00:08:15,127 --> 00:08:17,657 (door closes) 166 00:08:17,664 --> 00:08:27,464 ♪ 167 00:08:27,457 --> 00:08:30,627 Hey, going to a little holiday shindig near campus. 168 00:08:30,627 --> 00:08:32,137 Lots of cute college boys, 169 00:08:32,145 --> 00:08:35,295 and from what I hear, mistletoe under every doorway. 170 00:08:35,298 --> 00:08:37,678 You interested? No thanks. 171 00:08:37,684 --> 00:08:39,804 You know, you can't sit in your room your entire life 172 00:08:39,803 --> 00:08:43,073 reading post-feminist chick lit. 173 00:08:43,073 --> 00:08:44,363 I'm reading Stephen King. 174 00:08:44,358 --> 00:08:46,068 Ugh, same thing. 175 00:08:46,076 --> 00:08:48,686 Anyway, have a merry little yawner at home. 176 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:51,606 (dog barking) 177 00:08:51,615 --> 00:08:53,445 (Ryan) This is Titus. 178 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:54,820 Definitely no big barker. 179 00:08:54,818 --> 00:08:56,498 No way. 180 00:09:03,376 --> 00:09:05,006 What about Mimsy here? 181 00:09:05,012 --> 00:09:06,552 She's sweet, and good, 182 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:08,347 and just dying for someone to love her. 183 00:09:08,348 --> 00:09:09,348 See? 184 00:09:09,349 --> 00:09:10,879 I don't know. 185 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:13,334 She's a little bit bigger than what I pictured. 186 00:09:13,336 --> 00:09:14,836 She's not that big. 187 00:09:14,838 --> 00:09:16,468 Um, I don't think she's gonna get much bigger. 188 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:18,143 Just look at her feet. 189 00:09:18,141 --> 00:09:20,561 I just don't think she's what I'm looking for. 190 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:22,681 I mean, I was really looking for a dog 191 00:09:22,679 --> 00:09:25,899 that I could fit in my purse, you know? 192 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:29,319 Okay, well, sorry we couldn't find a good match for you today, Jen. 193 00:09:29,319 --> 00:09:30,869 (...) 194 00:09:30,871 --> 00:09:33,661 Personally, I think this dog is perfect for you, Jennifer. 195 00:09:33,657 --> 00:09:35,657 Or do you go by Jen? 196 00:09:35,659 --> 00:09:38,239 May I call you Jen? 197 00:09:38,245 --> 00:09:40,525 Well, see, she's quiet as a dormouse, 198 00:09:40,530 --> 00:09:42,830 and that is your main concern, yes? 199 00:09:42,833 --> 00:09:44,253 And you can't really hold it against her 200 00:09:44,251 --> 00:09:46,591 that she's not some yappy teacup dog. 201 00:09:46,587 --> 00:09:50,557 She's still cute, and, uh, between you and I, 202 00:09:50,557 --> 00:09:52,337 all the dogs in here are cute. 203 00:09:52,342 --> 00:09:54,342 But this dog has been looking at you 204 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:56,344 since the minute you walked in. 205 00:09:56,346 --> 00:09:57,896 Can't you see it in her eyes? 206 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:04,820 I think you might need Misty as much as Misty needs you. 207 00:10:04,821 --> 00:10:07,891 Mimsy. 208 00:10:07,891 --> 00:10:08,991 Okay. 209 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:13,240 She is really cute. 210 00:10:13,246 --> 00:10:14,396 (chuckles) 211 00:10:14,397 --> 00:10:16,497 And calm. 212 00:10:16,500 --> 00:10:18,500 (sighs) You're right. 213 00:10:18,502 --> 00:10:20,202 I'll take r. 214 00:10:20,203 --> 00:10:22,243 I assure you-- this will be the greatest Christmas present 215 00:10:22,238 --> 00:10:23,618 you have ever given yourself. 216 00:10:23,624 --> 00:10:24,964 (Hillary) Okay, right this way, ma'am, 217 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:27,538 so we can get your paperwork started. 218 00:10:31,964 --> 00:10:34,384 I think we made a sale, "Cryan". 219 00:10:34,384 --> 00:10:35,884 (scoffs) 220 00:10:41,774 --> 00:10:44,064 Hey, Jack, you want a ride? 221 00:10:51,951 --> 00:10:56,101 So I assume you know what I wanted to talk to you about. 222 00:10:56,106 --> 00:10:58,116 No, but I bet you're gonna tell me. 223 00:10:58,125 --> 00:11:01,705 You gotta start getting along better with your foster parents. 224 00:11:01,712 --> 00:11:04,502 I got a report that you've been arguing with them. 225 00:11:04,498 --> 00:11:06,578 Good riddance to them both. 226 00:11:08,784 --> 00:11:11,474 This is your ninth foster home, Jack. 227 00:11:11,471 --> 00:11:13,251 We can't have you getting kicked out now 228 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:15,836 when you're so close to being out of the system. 229 00:11:15,842 --> 00:11:17,842 Fine... I'll shut my mouth. 230 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:19,134 You gotta get it together, son. 231 00:11:19,129 --> 00:11:21,679 You'll be 18 soon and out on your own. 232 00:11:21,682 --> 00:11:23,932 The day can't come soon enough. 233 00:11:23,934 --> 00:11:27,304 Frankly, I'm not so sure you're ready for it. I'll be fine. 234 00:11:27,303 --> 00:11:30,473 Well, I'd like to see you prove that to me. 235 00:11:30,473 --> 00:11:34,143 Better yet, I'd like to see you prove it to yourself. 236 00:11:34,144 --> 00:11:35,984 You know, I've invested a lot of time and energy 237 00:11:35,979 --> 00:11:38,529 into you over the years, son, 238 00:11:38,532 --> 00:11:40,532 And I don't want to see it go to waste. 239 00:11:40,534 --> 00:11:44,704 ♪ 240 00:11:44,705 --> 00:11:47,085 I can't believe you don't already have a boyfriend. 241 00:11:47,090 --> 00:11:48,590 I've had boyfriends. 242 00:11:48,592 --> 00:11:50,512 Just don't have one right now. 243 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:53,040 So... you looking? 244 00:11:53,046 --> 00:11:55,376 Not really, I'm too busy applying to colleges. 245 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:59,102 Not to mention you're a bit young for her, don't you think? 246 00:11:59,102 --> 00:12:01,022 I think you could get more work done 247 00:12:01,021 --> 00:12:03,891 if you worried about yourself more and me less. 248 00:12:03,890 --> 00:12:05,720 I'm on break, unlike you, 249 00:12:05,726 --> 00:12:08,276 who would get more work done if you actually did some work. 250 00:12:08,278 --> 00:12:09,388 Enough, you two. 251 00:12:09,396 --> 00:12:10,606 But she's right. 252 00:12:10,614 --> 00:12:12,354 You've gotta get back to work, okay? 253 00:12:12,348 --> 00:12:14,318 We're running out of time to get this place closed for Christmas. 254 00:12:21,356 --> 00:12:25,076 (dog whimpers) 255 00:12:25,078 --> 00:12:28,708 You know, you're like that girl they hook you up with. 256 00:12:28,715 --> 00:12:31,325 Say she's got an outstanding personality, 257 00:12:31,334 --> 00:12:35,394 which really means... outstandingly difficult to look at. 258 00:12:37,139 --> 00:12:38,709 No offense. 259 00:12:38,708 --> 00:12:40,888 Most dogs are beautiful. 260 00:12:40,894 --> 00:12:44,014 You, however, have an outstanding personality. 261 00:12:47,883 --> 00:12:49,183 Hm. 262 00:12:53,155 --> 00:12:55,235 What's up with "Cryan"? 263 00:12:55,242 --> 00:12:59,032 It's Mrs. Rose, the owner of the shelter. 264 00:12:59,028 --> 00:13:00,528 We just got horrible news. 265 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,000 What happened to her? 266 00:13:01,998 --> 00:13:03,828 It's not her, it's the shelter. 267 00:13:03,834 --> 00:13:05,204 We just found out we're not gonna be 268 00:13:05,201 --> 00:13:06,841 opening again after the holidays. 269 00:13:06,837 --> 00:13:08,997 (laughs) What are you talking about? 270 00:13:09,005 --> 00:13:10,305 Exactly what she just said. 271 00:13:10,307 --> 00:13:11,917 The shelter's closing permanently, 272 00:13:11,925 --> 00:13:14,085 and there's nothing we can do to stop it. 273 00:13:16,395 --> 00:13:20,645 But what about the dogs that haven't been placed in homes yet? 274 00:13:20,650 --> 00:13:22,650 They'll go to the city shelter. 275 00:13:22,652 --> 00:13:24,742 And those that have been here for over six months 276 00:13:24,738 --> 00:13:27,688 will likely be euthanized. 277 00:13:27,691 --> 00:13:30,281 That's not right. The whole thing's not right. 278 00:13:30,277 --> 00:13:31,987 But Mrs. Rose, who built the shelter, 279 00:13:31,995 --> 00:13:33,655 can't afford to keep it up anymore. 280 00:13:33,663 --> 00:13:34,763 She was forced to sell. 281 00:13:34,764 --> 00:13:36,284 Why doesn't she take the dogs? 282 00:13:36,283 --> 00:13:39,253 She loves these dogs, but she can't really take 'em 283 00:13:39,252 --> 00:13:40,842 'cause she's allergic. 284 00:13:40,837 --> 00:13:43,537 Most dogs only last a few weeks at the city shelter. 285 00:13:43,540 --> 00:13:47,210 Then, they'll just kill 'em after they arrive. 286 00:13:48,928 --> 00:13:50,428 We don't do that here. 287 00:13:50,430 --> 00:13:52,630 That's why I started working here in the first place. 288 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:54,252 Just the thought of it, I can't take it. 289 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:55,550 Here, they could have stayed forever. 290 00:13:55,552 --> 00:13:57,272 Over there, they say they can't spend 291 00:13:57,270 --> 00:13:59,020 public money on lost causes. 292 00:13:59,022 --> 00:14:00,892 How many lost causes are there? 293 00:14:00,891 --> 00:14:02,691 At last count, 11. 294 00:14:02,692 --> 00:14:04,282 And most of them have some major issues, 295 00:14:04,277 --> 00:14:06,137 which is why they've been here so long. 296 00:14:06,146 --> 00:14:08,926 Wait, the dogs still here 297 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:10,902 are the ones they're just gonna... 298 00:14:10,901 --> 00:14:12,571 (Ryan) Don't say it. 299 00:14:20,442 --> 00:14:22,132 Well, how much time do they have? 300 00:14:22,128 --> 00:14:23,778 Just under two weeks. 301 00:14:23,780 --> 00:14:25,130 Until Christmas Eve. 302 00:14:25,131 --> 00:14:27,131 Won't exactly make our Christmas all warm, 303 00:14:27,133 --> 00:14:28,753 and fuzzy, and merry this year, that's for sure. 304 00:14:36,559 --> 00:14:37,839 Hey. 305 00:14:42,297 --> 00:14:44,677 I'm sorry about the dogs. 306 00:14:44,684 --> 00:14:46,474 Yeah, it's so terrible. 307 00:14:46,469 --> 00:14:47,799 Poor Ryan. 308 00:14:47,804 --> 00:14:49,774 We would take some of the dogs home with us if we could, 309 00:14:49,773 --> 00:14:53,613 but we can't 'cause our cat's terrified of them. 310 00:14:53,610 --> 00:14:55,610 Have you ever had a dog before? 311 00:14:55,612 --> 00:14:57,812 I think Ryan used to have one when she was younger, 312 00:14:57,814 --> 00:14:59,114 before my mom married her dad. 313 00:14:59,115 --> 00:15:01,075 It's sad she can't have one now 314 00:15:01,084 --> 00:15:02,834 since she's the real dog lover. 315 00:15:02,836 --> 00:15:05,836 I like them too, but I'm just volunteering here for my resume. 316 00:15:05,839 --> 00:15:07,759 Ooh, cute and smart. 317 00:15:07,757 --> 00:15:08,867 Double threat. (giggles) 318 00:15:13,662 --> 00:15:16,132 Glad I could at least use my winning personality 319 00:15:16,132 --> 00:15:17,472 to find old Mimsy a home. 320 00:15:23,722 --> 00:15:25,562 Jack-- wait. 321 00:15:25,558 --> 00:15:26,858 Yeah? 322 00:15:26,860 --> 00:15:28,810 You still have more than 60 hours left on your service. 323 00:15:28,812 --> 00:15:31,682 You digging through my personal file, "Cryan"? 324 00:15:31,681 --> 00:15:34,531 Can you be serious for, like, one minute, please? 325 00:15:34,534 --> 00:15:36,154 Fine, what? 326 00:15:36,152 --> 00:15:39,322 What if you help me place all the unadoptable dogs before Christmas? 327 00:15:39,322 --> 00:15:41,212 Why would you want my help? 328 00:15:41,207 --> 00:15:42,487 Come on, Jack, we all know 329 00:15:42,492 --> 00:15:44,082 you're, like, the prince of persuasion. 330 00:15:44,077 --> 00:15:45,407 Even I have to admit you have a certain-- 331 00:15:45,412 --> 00:15:49,362 Charm? Persuasiveness over people. 332 00:15:49,365 --> 00:15:51,165 It's a terrible idea. 333 00:15:51,167 --> 00:15:52,797 I know from experience. 334 00:15:52,802 --> 00:15:56,342 You can't make people take things they don't want. 335 00:16:11,236 --> 00:16:13,236 (dogs barking) 336 00:16:14,690 --> 00:16:17,910 Love would really have to be blind to find you. 337 00:16:27,953 --> 00:16:29,873 (dog barks) 338 00:16:39,181 --> 00:16:41,271 (dogs barking) 339 00:17:13,882 --> 00:17:16,002 Fine, I'm in, okay? 340 00:17:16,002 --> 00:17:17,892 In what, Jack? Trouble again? 341 00:17:17,887 --> 00:17:22,457 No, I'm in to helping find the dogs homes before Christmas. 342 00:17:22,458 --> 00:17:23,888 Under one condition, of course. 343 00:17:23,893 --> 00:17:25,143 And that is... 344 00:17:25,145 --> 00:17:27,795 You help me land a date with your sister. 345 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:29,957 Fine. Really? 346 00:17:29,966 --> 00:17:32,296 Hillary's totally into bad decisions when it comes to men. 347 00:17:32,301 --> 00:17:35,651 I should have no problem getting her to fall for you whatsoever. 348 00:17:35,655 --> 00:17:37,935 You know what? I'm gonna take that as a compliment. 349 00:17:37,941 --> 00:17:39,811 But are you sure there aren't any other reasons 350 00:17:39,809 --> 00:17:40,989 that you might have changed your mind? 351 00:17:40,994 --> 00:17:42,644 Like... 352 00:17:42,645 --> 00:17:45,355 All those adorable pups? Maybe even Petunia? 353 00:17:45,365 --> 00:17:47,475 No, not at all. 354 00:17:47,483 --> 00:17:49,333 The only other reason I could possibly think 355 00:17:49,335 --> 00:17:51,315 is knowing that it's gonna torture you 356 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:52,920 just as much as it'll torture me 357 00:17:52,922 --> 00:17:55,172 having to spend the next two weeks together. 358 00:17:55,175 --> 00:17:57,005 Fine, yay to getting tortured then. 359 00:18:00,295 --> 00:18:02,345 So as Blair said, most of the dogs have issues 360 00:18:02,348 --> 00:18:04,298 that make them nearly impossible to place. 361 00:18:06,351 --> 00:18:07,501 No need to be afraid of Titus. 362 00:18:07,503 --> 00:18:09,193 He's all bark, no bite. 363 00:18:09,189 --> 00:18:10,389 (barking) 364 00:18:10,390 --> 00:18:12,890 All sound and fury, signifying nothing. 365 00:18:12,892 --> 00:18:14,192 Quoting Shakespeare. 366 00:18:14,194 --> 00:18:16,184 I must say I'm actually impressed. 367 00:18:16,179 --> 00:18:18,179 Indeed, smarter than I look. 368 00:18:18,181 --> 00:18:19,781 Yeah, don't flatter yourself. 369 00:18:23,569 --> 00:18:27,159 And this is Romeo, the complete opposite of Titus. 370 00:18:27,157 --> 00:18:29,017 All he wants to do is hug and kiss. 371 00:18:29,025 --> 00:18:30,315 Total planter. 372 00:18:36,548 --> 00:18:38,878 And this is Clementine. 373 00:18:38,885 --> 00:18:42,295 Need I say more? 374 00:18:42,305 --> 00:18:43,805 So what's up with these two pups? 375 00:18:43,807 --> 00:18:44,967 They seem fine. 376 00:18:44,974 --> 00:18:46,544 Yeah, that does seem the case 377 00:18:46,542 --> 00:18:49,882 with Cassie, and Maggie, or the twins, as we call them. 378 00:18:49,879 --> 00:18:53,179 But really, they're going 100 miles per hour. 379 00:18:53,183 --> 00:18:54,653 Dogs with ADD. 380 00:18:54,651 --> 00:18:56,381 Wait, is that so bad? 381 00:18:56,385 --> 00:18:57,885 They drive people crazy. 382 00:18:57,887 --> 00:18:59,317 They never stop. 383 00:18:59,322 --> 00:19:01,162 Plus, they go mental if they're separated. 384 00:19:01,157 --> 00:19:04,357 They've been adopted out twice and brought back really fast. 385 00:19:06,612 --> 00:19:08,612 And Skippy here obviously has cataracts 386 00:19:08,615 --> 00:19:10,725 and can't see much of anything. 387 00:19:10,733 --> 00:19:12,733 Can't they be fixed or something? 388 00:19:12,735 --> 00:19:14,285 I don't know, can you afford the surgery? 389 00:19:14,287 --> 00:19:15,787 'Cause we sure can't. 390 00:19:15,788 --> 00:19:18,868 Well, um, I'm all out of stains, sprayed, 391 00:19:18,875 --> 00:19:20,255 not a penny to my name. 392 00:19:20,260 --> 00:19:23,130 You know, funny enough, though, Skippy can still fetch. 393 00:19:23,129 --> 00:19:25,429 He wants to play ball 24/7. 394 00:19:31,103 --> 00:19:32,303 This is Bruno. 395 00:19:32,305 --> 00:19:34,465 He's super smart, but in dog years, 396 00:19:34,474 --> 00:19:36,774 he'd be our in-house senior citizen. 397 00:19:36,776 --> 00:19:39,556 So no one wants to take him 'cause he's so old. 398 00:19:44,399 --> 00:19:46,119 And this here is Boomer. 399 00:19:46,119 --> 00:19:48,269 He really likes to roughhouse. 400 00:19:48,271 --> 00:19:50,821 Probably belongs more in a frat house than around children. 401 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:59,798 And our little lady Sadie here has a ton of skin allergies, 402 00:19:59,799 --> 00:20:03,749 so whoever takes her is gonna have to pay for her shots. 403 00:20:09,224 --> 00:20:10,844 Poor Poppy. 404 00:20:10,843 --> 00:20:14,153 We think that she was abused and abandoned by her prior owner. 405 00:20:14,147 --> 00:20:15,347 And we're pretty sure it was a man 406 00:20:15,348 --> 00:20:16,648 because she's terrified of them. 407 00:20:16,649 --> 00:20:18,679 So she's afraid of all men? 408 00:20:18,685 --> 00:20:20,175 Yeah. 409 00:20:20,186 --> 00:20:21,096 That's so sad. 410 00:20:25,240 --> 00:20:29,690 And finally, there's Petunia, our longest-running resident. 411 00:20:29,696 --> 00:20:31,746 She's been here for over two years now. 412 00:20:33,365 --> 00:20:34,695 How did she get here anyway? 413 00:20:34,701 --> 00:20:36,171 It was before I started working here, 414 00:20:36,169 --> 00:20:39,619 but Blair told me that the woman who brought her in said 415 00:20:39,622 --> 00:20:41,712 she saw her and her mom in a ditch 416 00:20:41,708 --> 00:20:43,658 filled with water the day before. 417 00:20:43,659 --> 00:20:45,539 She's pretty sure Petunia's mom abandoned her 418 00:20:45,545 --> 00:20:48,295 because she was too weak to climb out of the ditch. 419 00:20:48,298 --> 00:20:50,428 She nearly drowned in there. 420 00:20:50,433 --> 00:20:52,053 Well, she's not weak anymore. 421 00:20:52,051 --> 00:20:54,801 And besides, how was she not already adopted? 422 00:20:54,804 --> 00:20:57,814 She's easily the sweetest dog in here. 423 00:20:57,807 --> 00:21:01,057 Only... She's not pretty or perfect? 424 00:21:01,060 --> 00:21:04,180 Not all of us can be like Hillary, huh, Petunia? 425 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:06,350 I was actually gonna say 426 00:21:06,349 --> 00:21:08,569 that she is kind of perfect. 427 00:21:08,568 --> 00:21:10,948 Maybe people are just too blind to see it. 428 00:21:12,738 --> 00:21:14,518 Okay, so I have the perfect idea 429 00:21:14,523 --> 00:21:15,863 for where we can start trying to find homes 430 00:21:15,858 --> 00:21:17,488 for these dogs first thing tomorrow. 431 00:21:17,493 --> 00:21:18,833 You want to come? 432 00:21:18,828 --> 00:21:21,048 We could really use your persuasive skills. 433 00:21:21,047 --> 00:21:21,957 Huh, Petunia? 434 00:21:24,466 --> 00:21:25,966 Yeah, sure. 435 00:21:29,354 --> 00:21:31,224 in need of a home for the holidays, 436 00:21:31,224 --> 00:21:34,734 and we thought if you would be so kind as to let us, 437 00:21:34,727 --> 00:21:36,027 maybe we could try and find homes for them 438 00:21:36,029 --> 00:21:39,179 by doing some sort of doggie adoption day here. 439 00:21:39,181 --> 00:21:44,321 We? Who's we? Me and J-- Jack! 440 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:46,700 Oh, no, not you again! 441 00:21:46,706 --> 00:21:47,786 No way, miss. 442 00:21:47,790 --> 00:21:49,160 Forget it. 443 00:21:51,359 --> 00:22:06,639 ♪ 444 00:22:47,182 --> 00:22:48,722 Any luck? 445 00:22:48,718 --> 00:22:51,388 Nope, we went 0 for 11. 446 00:22:51,387 --> 00:22:52,597 Not even a nibble. 447 00:22:52,605 --> 00:22:55,265 Well, don't let one bad day get you down. 448 00:22:55,274 --> 00:22:56,864 You know, it's Christmastime. 449 00:22:56,859 --> 00:23:00,139 It's the season of miracles and hope. 450 00:23:00,146 --> 00:23:02,446 You are frighteningly optimistic, Blair. 451 00:23:02,448 --> 00:23:05,098 Well, maybe if we all get in the Christmas spirit, 452 00:23:05,101 --> 00:23:07,451 it might help our chances, you know? 453 00:23:07,453 --> 00:23:10,153 Yeah, just gonna be a lot more work than I originally thought. 454 00:23:10,156 --> 00:23:12,066 I guess we'll pick a new neighborhood tomorrow 455 00:23:12,075 --> 00:23:14,825 and see if we can place any of the dogs there. 456 00:23:14,827 --> 00:23:16,537 Jack, you hear anything I just said? 457 00:23:16,546 --> 00:23:18,996 Sure, sure, new location. 458 00:23:18,998 --> 00:23:20,828 What are you studying? 459 00:23:20,833 --> 00:23:22,583 It's for my AP business course. 460 00:23:22,585 --> 00:23:24,495 We're learning target marketing. 461 00:23:24,504 --> 00:23:26,424 Target marketing. 462 00:23:26,422 --> 00:23:28,222 Yeah, you know, where you target your product 463 00:23:28,224 --> 00:23:30,794 to a particular market that's perfect for it. 464 00:23:30,793 --> 00:23:34,013 Oh, kinda like what I do with my stain spray. 465 00:23:34,013 --> 00:23:35,933 Yeah, I guess so. 466 00:23:35,932 --> 00:23:37,972 It's too bad we can't target-market 467 00:23:37,967 --> 00:23:41,567 Petunia into a good home too. 468 00:23:41,571 --> 00:23:43,821 Jack, you're a genius. Huh? 469 00:23:43,823 --> 00:23:46,493 No, we target market the unadoptable dogs into new homes. 470 00:23:46,492 --> 00:23:47,912 It's perfect. 471 00:23:47,910 --> 00:23:49,440 So you're saying we use what's keeping them 472 00:23:49,445 --> 00:23:51,995 from being adopted to our advantage. 473 00:23:51,998 --> 00:23:54,278 Exactly, we turn their negatives into positives. 474 00:23:54,283 --> 00:23:56,173 Guys, these are dogs we're talking about. 475 00:23:56,169 --> 00:23:57,989 I don't think it works like that. No, no. 476 00:23:57,987 --> 00:23:59,787 Wait, Hill, they-- they have a good point. 477 00:23:59,789 --> 00:24:00,989 Take the twins for example. 478 00:24:00,990 --> 00:24:02,840 They're super-hyper, so maybe we need 479 00:24:02,842 --> 00:24:04,712 to find a family with super-hyper kids 480 00:24:04,710 --> 00:24:05,830 to keep up with them, right? 481 00:24:05,828 --> 00:24:06,988 Exactly. 482 00:24:06,996 --> 00:24:10,206 (Jack) Target marketing, I love it. 483 00:24:10,216 --> 00:24:12,046 Thank you for helping me spawn 484 00:24:12,051 --> 00:24:14,691 this amazing idea with that book of yours, Hillary. 485 00:24:14,687 --> 00:24:17,717 I can feel your intellect rubbing off on me as we speak. 486 00:24:24,312 --> 00:24:25,982 Here, let me help you there. 487 00:24:25,982 --> 00:24:27,452 Wouldn't want you to fall. 488 00:24:29,451 --> 00:24:31,451 (scoffs) 489 00:24:31,454 --> 00:24:32,824 What? 490 00:24:32,822 --> 00:24:34,412 Nothing. No, not nothing. 491 00:24:34,407 --> 00:24:36,237 You did that "pfft" thing like you always do. 492 00:24:36,242 --> 00:24:40,082 Me? No, I didn't say anything. 493 00:24:40,079 --> 00:24:41,829 Why are you such a wet spot? 494 00:24:41,831 --> 00:24:43,501 Why are you such a dirty floor? 495 00:24:45,250 --> 00:24:48,700 You know, you really do have a way with people, Jack. 496 00:24:48,704 --> 00:24:50,254 While some might call it charm, 497 00:24:50,256 --> 00:24:52,886 I'd call it selfish, self-absorbed egotism. 498 00:24:52,892 --> 00:24:56,592 Well, considering my parents left me when I was a kid, 499 00:24:56,596 --> 00:24:59,226 I have no real family, no place to call home-- 500 00:24:59,232 --> 00:25:01,572 unless you're considering the nine different foster homes 501 00:25:01,567 --> 00:25:04,017 I've been in over the last seven years-- 502 00:25:04,020 --> 00:25:06,020 yeah, I guess I am selfish. 503 00:25:06,022 --> 00:25:07,942 Hard not to be focused on yourself 504 00:25:07,940 --> 00:25:10,560 when all you have is yourself. 505 00:25:10,559 --> 00:25:12,889 I'm sorry, I didn't know how rough you had it. 506 00:25:12,895 --> 00:25:14,655 No, I don't want your pity party. 507 00:25:14,664 --> 00:25:20,204 Just do what you promised, and fix me up with your sister. 508 00:25:20,203 --> 00:25:22,403 Fine, you help us target-market 509 00:25:22,404 --> 00:25:24,094 the rest of these dogs into the right homes, 510 00:25:24,090 --> 00:25:26,340 and I'll get you your date. 511 00:25:26,342 --> 00:25:27,632 Good. 512 00:25:29,344 --> 00:25:32,134 ♪ 513 00:25:32,131 --> 00:25:34,221 ♪ Ooh, ooh, yeah ♪ 514 00:25:36,384 --> 00:25:40,304 ♪ I get caught up in all the hustle and bustle ♪ 515 00:25:40,306 --> 00:25:42,386 ♪ Of holiday glee ♪ 516 00:25:44,425 --> 00:25:47,975 ♪ Won't be long till we're opening presents ♪ 517 00:25:47,980 --> 00:25:50,130 ♪ Under the tree ♪ 518 00:25:50,132 --> 00:25:51,572 (dog snarls) 519 00:25:51,567 --> 00:25:54,197 ♪ I love this time of year ♪ 520 00:25:54,203 --> 00:25:56,493 ♪ And I know why ♪ 521 00:25:56,489 --> 00:26:00,269 ♪ Christmas is better with two ♪ 522 00:26:00,276 --> 00:26:03,936 ♪ I just want to share this moment with you ♪ 523 00:26:03,946 --> 00:26:07,876 ♪ Christmas is better with two ♪ 524 00:26:07,884 --> 00:26:10,674 ♪ I just want to share this moment ♪ 525 00:26:10,670 --> 00:26:14,620 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 526 00:26:14,623 --> 00:26:18,143 ♪ Ooh, wah, ah, ah, ah ♪ 527 00:26:18,144 --> 00:26:22,234 ♪ You came along ♪ 528 00:26:22,231 --> 00:26:26,071 ♪ Like a winter song ♪ 529 00:26:26,068 --> 00:26:29,348 ♪ Now, I sing as the Christmas lights spin ♪ 530 00:26:29,355 --> 00:26:32,515 ♪ Around, and around, and around ♪ 531 00:26:32,525 --> 00:26:36,575 ♪ Oh ♪ 532 00:26:36,579 --> 00:26:44,289 ♪ 533 00:26:44,287 --> 00:26:47,117 (Blair) So you have about 10 more days till Christmas Eve, 534 00:26:47,123 --> 00:26:48,843 and only about seven dogs left to find homes for? 535 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:50,211 That's not bad, guys. 536 00:26:50,209 --> 00:26:52,339 I still think the odds are against us, though. 537 00:26:52,345 --> 00:26:53,875 We've got dogs with much bigger problems 538 00:26:53,879 --> 00:26:55,159 than the ones we placed today. 539 00:26:55,164 --> 00:26:57,304 It's gonna take a Christmas miracle 540 00:26:57,300 --> 00:26:58,830 to find homes for the rest of these pups. 541 00:26:58,834 --> 00:27:02,274 Well, good thing one of us believes in Christmas miracles. 542 00:27:04,272 --> 00:27:07,222 Hey, guys, just bringing Boomer back. 543 00:27:07,226 --> 00:27:09,506 I can't stay, though, I gotta run to rehearsal. 544 00:27:09,511 --> 00:27:12,611 Uh, Jack, would you mind taking a picture of me? 545 00:27:12,615 --> 00:27:14,775 We need a good one for the Christmas pageant flyer. 546 00:27:21,823 --> 00:27:25,333 Boomer, get your big, hairy butt out of my picture. 547 00:27:31,216 --> 00:27:32,696 Guys, I just got a great idea 548 00:27:32,701 --> 00:27:34,391 of how we can get these dogs adopted. 549 00:27:34,387 --> 00:27:35,537 How? 550 00:27:35,537 --> 00:27:37,887 We host our very own doggie adoption day, 551 00:27:37,890 --> 00:27:39,420 like, a few days before Christmas, 552 00:27:39,425 --> 00:27:41,255 hire a photographer to take pictures 553 00:27:41,260 --> 00:27:44,260 of kids with some dogs, Santa, 554 00:27:44,263 --> 00:27:46,263 maybe even a pretty Christmas elf. 555 00:27:46,265 --> 00:27:47,895 That sounds like a great idea. 556 00:27:47,900 --> 00:27:49,650 That sounds expensive. 557 00:27:49,652 --> 00:27:51,402 No, wait. 558 00:27:51,404 --> 00:27:53,324 What if we got it at the community center? 559 00:27:53,322 --> 00:27:54,912 I used to volunteer there, so I'm sure 560 00:27:54,907 --> 00:27:57,517 they'd let us borrow the space for an adoption day. 561 00:27:57,526 --> 00:28:00,106 And maybe some of the other pageant elves can come too. 562 00:28:00,112 --> 00:28:01,362 What a great idea, Jack. 563 00:28:01,364 --> 00:28:02,414 Hillary, how do you always get people 564 00:28:02,415 --> 00:28:04,395 to do things for you for free? 565 00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:05,830 I don't know, I guess I'm just-- 566 00:28:05,835 --> 00:28:07,915 Hillary. 567 00:28:07,920 --> 00:28:09,670 And hooray for Hillary! 568 00:28:09,672 --> 00:28:11,742 (dog barking) 569 00:28:11,740 --> 00:28:13,620 (door closes) 570 00:28:13,626 --> 00:28:15,706 Sorry, Jack, dinner's already been served. 571 00:28:18,096 --> 00:28:20,256 Are there any leftovers? 572 00:28:36,147 --> 00:28:38,477 We were gonna tell you about the move. 573 00:28:38,484 --> 00:28:40,404 We were just trying to figure out how. 574 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:43,790 Moving's my middle name, Josie. 575 00:28:43,789 --> 00:28:47,209 Should have been really easy for you and old Lou. 576 00:28:47,209 --> 00:28:50,159 It's Trevor and Tony that I'm worried about. 577 00:28:50,162 --> 00:28:52,132 So we found a family who's interested 578 00:28:52,131 --> 00:28:54,301 in taking Trevor and Tony. 579 00:28:54,300 --> 00:28:56,000 Really sweet couple. 580 00:28:56,001 --> 00:28:59,751 They live in that fancy gated community, Honey Brook? 581 00:28:59,755 --> 00:29:02,915 Even have a cute little pug to play with. 582 00:29:02,925 --> 00:29:06,585 So they might be interested in taking the boys before Christmas. 583 00:29:06,595 --> 00:29:09,675 Wow. 584 00:29:09,682 --> 00:29:14,132 So I won't see the boys for Christmas. 585 00:29:14,136 --> 00:29:19,106 Jack, we'd like you to think about coming with us if you want. 586 00:29:19,108 --> 00:29:20,608 (door closes) 587 00:29:23,644 --> 00:29:38,884 ♪ 588 00:29:57,845 --> 00:29:59,805 (bully) What up, Frankie? 589 00:29:59,815 --> 00:30:01,225 What you got in the bag? 590 00:30:03,868 --> 00:30:05,148 (laughs) 591 00:30:08,540 --> 00:30:10,740 Give him back the bag. 592 00:30:10,743 --> 00:30:12,413 This don't concern you, Jack. 593 00:30:12,411 --> 00:30:13,861 Hand over the bag now! 594 00:30:13,862 --> 00:30:16,412 Look, I don't wanna fight you, Jack. 595 00:30:16,415 --> 00:30:18,825 Come on, Terry, make my Christmas. 596 00:30:22,971 --> 00:30:24,251 Come on. 597 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:34,480 Hey, thanks a lot, man. 598 00:30:34,483 --> 00:30:36,103 Yeah, don't mention it. 599 00:30:36,101 --> 00:30:40,071 'Tis the season for giving and all that mushy stuff. 600 00:30:40,072 --> 00:30:42,272 Yeah, right. 601 00:30:42,274 --> 00:30:43,244 So what's your name, kid? 602 00:30:43,242 --> 00:30:44,692 Frankie. 603 00:30:44,693 --> 00:30:46,563 Hi, Frankie, I'm Jack, nice to meet you. 604 00:30:46,562 --> 00:30:47,782 Yeah, I know. 605 00:30:47,780 --> 00:30:50,580 I was always afraid to talk to you before. 606 00:30:50,583 --> 00:30:53,083 But what you did was really nice. 607 00:30:53,085 --> 00:30:55,785 Well, you know, next time, I might not be here to help you. 608 00:30:55,788 --> 00:30:58,708 What you need, my friend, is some real protection 609 00:30:58,707 --> 00:31:01,757 'cause those bullies are gonna be back. 610 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:03,340 What do you suggest? 611 00:31:03,345 --> 00:31:08,175 Well, my friend, Frankie, that is a fantastic question. 612 00:31:08,184 --> 00:31:10,354 Frankie, meet Titus. 613 00:31:10,352 --> 00:31:13,222 (dog barking) 614 00:31:17,642 --> 00:31:20,362 Aw... buddy. 615 00:31:20,362 --> 00:31:21,482 I'll take him. 616 00:31:29,370 --> 00:31:32,240 (dog barking) 617 00:31:38,162 --> 00:31:40,452 Good boy, good boy. 618 00:31:40,449 --> 00:31:42,329 Very good, very good. 619 00:31:44,785 --> 00:31:47,085 Well, have a Merry Christmas to you too. 620 00:31:48,590 --> 00:31:49,790 Hey, Blair. Hey! 621 00:31:49,791 --> 00:31:50,891 How are you? I'm good, how about you? 622 00:31:50,893 --> 00:31:52,233 It's good to see you. 623 00:31:52,228 --> 00:31:54,058 Listen, I just came by to check on Jack. 624 00:31:54,063 --> 00:31:55,563 He's been great, he's been helping us 625 00:31:55,564 --> 00:31:58,434 clean up this place and helping the last dogs get adopted. 626 00:31:58,434 --> 00:32:00,154 Really? And actually, 627 00:32:00,152 --> 00:32:02,402 He came up with an idea for a doggie adoption day 628 00:32:02,404 --> 00:32:05,024 at the community center. Well, what do you know? 629 00:32:05,024 --> 00:32:06,694 I actually have a juvenile probationer 630 00:32:06,692 --> 00:32:08,862 who's doing exactly what he was asked to do. 631 00:32:08,861 --> 00:32:10,311 Will wonders never cease? 632 00:32:10,312 --> 00:32:13,032 Honestly, I think the dogs are finally getting to him. 633 00:32:13,032 --> 00:32:15,202 Well, that's fantastic. 634 00:32:15,200 --> 00:32:17,200 Well, I guess I didn't have any cause to worry about anything. 635 00:32:17,202 --> 00:32:19,202 I'll see you soon, huh? Yeah, I'll see you at Christmas. 636 00:32:19,204 --> 00:32:21,264 You better-- all right, honey. 637 00:32:21,257 --> 00:32:22,657 Bye. Bye. 638 00:32:22,658 --> 00:32:31,618 ♪ 639 00:32:31,617 --> 00:32:34,397 before your parents split up. 640 00:32:34,403 --> 00:32:36,573 Yeah, I did. 641 00:32:36,571 --> 00:32:37,901 Her name was Jessie. 642 00:32:37,906 --> 00:32:41,236 She was a big, beautiful collie just like Lassie. 643 00:32:41,243 --> 00:32:42,883 What happened? 644 00:32:42,878 --> 00:32:45,598 My dad moved into an apartment that didn't allow dogs, 645 00:32:45,598 --> 00:32:49,748 so I had to keep Jessie at my mom's new boyfriend's house. 646 00:32:49,751 --> 00:32:52,641 One morning, he was late for work. 647 00:32:52,638 --> 00:32:54,968 He didn't know I let Jessie out. 648 00:32:54,974 --> 00:32:56,444 He hit her from behind with his car. 649 00:32:59,861 --> 00:33:02,531 Mom came in, took his side, 650 00:33:02,531 --> 00:33:06,731 saying he didn't mean to do it and it was probably my fault. 651 00:33:06,735 --> 00:33:07,985 I still can't talk to her. 652 00:33:10,488 --> 00:33:12,568 Why are you so much into dogs? 653 00:33:12,574 --> 00:33:13,994 What's not to like about a dog? 654 00:33:13,993 --> 00:33:17,633 They're endlessly loyal, always in a great mood. 655 00:33:17,630 --> 00:33:19,160 Huh, Petunia? 656 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:20,964 They never, ever leave you. 657 00:33:20,966 --> 00:33:23,116 Hey, look, I got an idea. 658 00:33:23,118 --> 00:33:27,798 ♪ 659 00:33:29,691 --> 00:33:31,171 Almost. 660 00:33:56,784 --> 00:33:59,924 I heard that you're helping to find homes 661 00:33:59,922 --> 00:34:01,792 for animals down at the shelter. 662 00:34:01,790 --> 00:34:03,490 It's better than roadside cleanup. 663 00:34:03,492 --> 00:34:07,762 So you are using your unique powers of persuasion 664 00:34:07,763 --> 00:34:09,383 for good this time. 665 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:12,171 Does it really matter? 666 00:34:12,167 --> 00:34:15,037 Well, if you're getting something from it, 667 00:34:15,037 --> 00:34:19,307 I guess not, but are you getting something from it? 668 00:34:21,225 --> 00:34:22,975 I don't really think about it. 669 00:34:24,479 --> 00:34:27,229 Well, you know, Jack, you're almost an adult now. 670 00:34:27,232 --> 00:34:30,032 Maybe you should start thinking about it. 671 00:34:30,035 --> 00:34:32,235 Sounds like you need to retire, Art, 672 00:34:32,237 --> 00:34:34,447 because you've obviously gone off your rocker. 673 00:34:34,456 --> 00:34:38,656 Well, you know, Jack, maybe I'll just do that. 674 00:34:38,660 --> 00:34:43,300 Um, do you think you could give me some Christmas cash? 675 00:34:43,298 --> 00:34:44,458 Christmas cash? 676 00:34:44,466 --> 00:34:45,576 What do you need cash for? 677 00:34:45,584 --> 00:34:46,804 You've got a roof over your head. 678 00:34:46,802 --> 00:34:47,882 You've got clothes on your back. 679 00:34:47,886 --> 00:34:50,586 You've got food to eat. 680 00:34:50,589 --> 00:34:52,969 Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute. 681 00:34:52,975 --> 00:34:55,505 Is this about that girl? 682 00:34:55,511 --> 00:34:56,931 (laughs) 683 00:34:56,929 --> 00:34:59,259 No, it's... personal. 684 00:34:59,264 --> 00:35:00,934 Really? 685 00:35:00,933 --> 00:35:03,683 Okay, then, Jack, let's get personal. 686 00:35:03,685 --> 00:35:05,545 Okay. 687 00:35:05,554 --> 00:35:09,944 I was going to get some Christmas presents for the little guys... 688 00:35:09,942 --> 00:35:13,332 probably going-away presents. 689 00:35:13,328 --> 00:35:15,058 All right, Jack. 690 00:35:15,063 --> 00:35:16,333 I'll see what I can do. 691 00:35:16,331 --> 00:35:24,761 ♪ 692 00:35:24,757 --> 00:35:26,257 How's the writing going? 693 00:35:28,742 --> 00:35:31,852 You never told me what you write about. 694 00:35:31,847 --> 00:35:34,967 They're just kinda short stories, you know? 695 00:35:36,750 --> 00:35:38,640 All fiction? 696 00:35:38,637 --> 00:35:40,047 Yeah, mostly. 697 00:35:40,055 --> 00:35:41,805 Any good? I don't know. 698 00:35:41,807 --> 00:35:43,307 Uh, I guess not. 699 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:48,200 You're pretty smart, they can't be that bad. 700 00:35:48,197 --> 00:35:49,777 (sighs) 701 00:35:49,782 --> 00:35:53,232 Maybe you should treat your stories like you treat the dogs-- 702 00:35:53,235 --> 00:35:55,865 With a little bit of positive thinking, 703 00:35:55,871 --> 00:35:57,601 you could write something really great. 704 00:35:57,606 --> 00:36:00,116 You think? Yeah. 705 00:36:00,125 --> 00:36:01,315 Isn't that right, Petunia? 706 00:36:14,555 --> 00:36:17,555 So, you know, I talked with Jack yesterday. 707 00:36:17,559 --> 00:36:19,179 Yeah? 708 00:36:19,178 --> 00:36:20,428 How is he? 709 00:36:20,429 --> 00:36:21,959 Well, you know, I think the community service 710 00:36:21,963 --> 00:36:24,933 is really making him think 711 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:27,353 about things from a different perspective. 712 00:36:27,352 --> 00:36:31,572 I think that he's really trying this time. 713 00:36:31,573 --> 00:36:32,773 Finally. 714 00:36:32,774 --> 00:36:34,194 Well, I'll be. 715 00:36:34,193 --> 00:36:35,863 You know, maybe all your meetings with him 716 00:36:35,861 --> 00:36:38,481 over the years are finally starting to stick. 717 00:36:38,480 --> 00:36:40,980 Mm, I can't tell. 718 00:36:40,982 --> 00:36:45,152 But you know, that kid sure does remind me 719 00:36:45,153 --> 00:36:47,343 of why I got into this business in the first place. 720 00:36:47,339 --> 00:36:49,659 Did you tell him about your retirement plans 721 00:36:49,658 --> 00:36:51,208 after the holidays yet? 722 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:54,761 No. 723 00:36:54,763 --> 00:36:57,803 I've been trying to figure out a way to tell him. 724 00:36:57,799 --> 00:36:59,299 Hasn't come to me yet, though. 725 00:37:01,052 --> 00:37:05,312 Well, honey... there's no easy way, 726 00:37:05,307 --> 00:37:08,677 just the right way and the right time. 727 00:37:08,677 --> 00:37:10,137 And that time is now. 728 00:37:12,363 --> 00:37:13,853 What would I do without you? 729 00:37:13,848 --> 00:37:19,068 (both laugh) 730 00:37:32,383 --> 00:37:35,703 Whoo! Oh, yeah! 731 00:37:35,704 --> 00:37:37,204 All right, guys, let's get out of here. 732 00:37:37,205 --> 00:37:40,535 ♪ And when your jaw drops to the floor ♪ 733 00:37:40,542 --> 00:37:42,042 (sighs) 734 00:37:42,044 --> 00:37:43,994 So I heard you guys were having some people over 735 00:37:43,995 --> 00:37:46,505 to see if they might want to adopt you this week? 736 00:37:46,515 --> 00:37:50,125 Sounds like you might have a new mommy and daddy before Christmas. 737 00:37:50,135 --> 00:37:51,765 If they adopt us, does that mean 738 00:37:51,770 --> 00:37:53,970 we won't ever see our real mom ever again? 739 00:37:53,972 --> 00:37:55,772 Well, maybe, but these new parents 740 00:37:55,774 --> 00:37:57,694 will be your new mommy and daddy. 741 00:37:57,693 --> 00:38:00,213 But I still love my mommy. 742 00:38:00,212 --> 00:38:02,532 I know, I love my mom too. 743 00:38:02,531 --> 00:38:07,951 Our moms are nice, but they're just not good at being moms full-time. 744 00:38:07,953 --> 00:38:10,703 Like Trevor's not good at his math? 745 00:38:10,706 --> 00:38:12,206 (both laugh) 746 00:38:12,207 --> 00:38:14,317 Hey, I'm getting better, right, Jack? 747 00:38:14,326 --> 00:38:18,406 Yep, you are, and we're gonna work at it until you get great. 748 00:38:18,413 --> 00:38:20,083 Will the new parents be nice to me and Tony? 749 00:38:20,082 --> 00:38:22,082 I'm sure they will. Cool. 750 00:38:22,084 --> 00:38:26,174 I also heard that they're looking for good, little boys, 751 00:38:26,171 --> 00:38:28,711 so you just have to show them how good you are. 752 00:38:28,707 --> 00:38:30,387 Like with Santa? 753 00:38:30,392 --> 00:38:32,232 Yes, exactly. 754 00:38:32,227 --> 00:38:34,557 Now, do you guys remember what I told you to say 755 00:38:34,563 --> 00:38:36,103 to parents that might adopt you? 756 00:38:36,098 --> 00:38:37,378 Yes. 757 00:38:37,382 --> 00:38:40,402 My name is Trevor, and I am a very good boy. 758 00:38:40,402 --> 00:38:41,722 And this is Tony. 759 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:43,520 I won't say cute, but he's smart. 760 00:38:43,522 --> 00:38:44,742 (laughs) 761 00:38:44,740 --> 00:38:47,890 Brilliant-- okay, your turn, Tony. 762 00:38:47,892 --> 00:38:51,702 I'm Tony, and it's a pleasure to meet me. 763 00:38:51,697 --> 00:38:53,357 Even better than I taught you, 764 00:38:53,365 --> 00:38:56,565 but you might want to say "you" next time, okay? 765 00:38:56,568 --> 00:38:59,398 You guys might just have parents before Christmas. 766 00:38:59,404 --> 00:39:02,874 ♪ 767 00:39:02,874 --> 00:39:04,414 (dog barks) 768 00:39:04,409 --> 00:39:05,789 Jack Whitley. 769 00:39:05,794 --> 00:39:07,414 Long time, no see, young man. 770 00:39:07,412 --> 00:39:11,212 This is sure unexpected, but merry Christmas to you. 771 00:39:11,216 --> 00:39:12,416 Who's your little friend there? 772 00:39:12,417 --> 00:39:14,077 Oh, this is Clementine. 773 00:39:14,085 --> 00:39:16,885 She yours? For the time being at least. 774 00:39:16,888 --> 00:39:18,518 So, um, what's up? 775 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:19,943 How is everything? 776 00:39:19,941 --> 00:39:22,391 Good-- not too bad, I guess. 777 00:39:22,394 --> 00:39:24,784 You staying out of trouble these days? 778 00:39:24,780 --> 00:39:26,260 At least trying to. 779 00:39:26,264 --> 00:39:28,874 How's your new foster family? 780 00:39:28,867 --> 00:39:29,927 Eh, not too bad. 781 00:39:29,934 --> 00:39:31,534 How's Molly? Molly? 782 00:39:31,536 --> 00:39:32,966 Oh, she's great. 783 00:39:32,971 --> 00:39:35,441 Enjoying junior high. 784 00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:37,320 That's actually why I'm here today, to be honest. 785 00:39:37,325 --> 00:39:38,285 Why's that? 786 00:39:38,293 --> 00:39:41,243 Well, uh, I was just remembering 787 00:39:41,246 --> 00:39:43,246 back to when you were fostering me 788 00:39:43,248 --> 00:39:44,798 and how you'd always get on my case, 789 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:49,000 but you were really forgiving... 790 00:39:49,004 --> 00:39:51,344 you and Molly both. 791 00:39:51,339 --> 00:39:54,169 And I was just thinking I treated you guys really bad, 792 00:39:54,176 --> 00:39:57,176 and I really just feel awful about it. 793 00:39:57,179 --> 00:40:00,929 I thought maybe I'd give you a thank-you gift 794 00:40:00,932 --> 00:40:04,302 for being a positive influence on my life. 795 00:40:04,302 --> 00:40:05,942 Okay. 796 00:40:05,937 --> 00:40:08,817 Molly was always so inspiring to me, 797 00:40:08,824 --> 00:40:11,474 and Clementine needs some inspiration, 798 00:40:11,476 --> 00:40:13,436 e specially right now in her life. 799 00:40:15,279 --> 00:40:18,419 You brought us a three-legged dog? 800 00:40:18,417 --> 00:40:21,867 Oh, yeah, I guess. 801 00:40:21,870 --> 00:40:23,990 Kinda-- I mean, no offense. 802 00:40:23,988 --> 00:40:26,168 I just thought-- Jack, look. 803 00:40:26,174 --> 00:40:27,874 I'm sure Molly would love to have a dog, 804 00:40:27,876 --> 00:40:30,486 but it's a huge commitment. 805 00:40:30,495 --> 00:40:33,005 I don't know if we can with her being in a wheelchair. 806 00:40:33,014 --> 00:40:34,184 Come on, Mr. Banks. 807 00:40:34,182 --> 00:40:35,672 You and I both know that Molly 808 00:40:35,667 --> 00:40:38,497 is one of the most capable people that there is. 809 00:40:38,503 --> 00:40:42,973 And honestly, I don't want to beg you or anything, 810 00:40:42,974 --> 00:40:46,944 but Clementine needs a home right now. 811 00:40:46,945 --> 00:40:49,305 Otherwise, she'll be euthanized before Christmas. 812 00:40:52,015 --> 00:40:53,945 Well. 813 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:56,742 Truth is I haven't had time to find Molly a proper present anyway, 814 00:40:56,738 --> 00:41:02,188 So... perhaps you might have just saved my behind as well. 815 00:41:02,193 --> 00:41:04,633 Now, why don't you come inside for some hot cocoa, 816 00:41:04,629 --> 00:41:07,199 help me put up this tree, and tell me what kind of forms 817 00:41:07,198 --> 00:41:08,248 we need to fill out for your friend here 818 00:41:08,250 --> 00:41:09,630 before Molly gets back home? 819 00:41:09,634 --> 00:41:11,754 Thanks, I really appreciate it. 820 00:41:11,753 --> 00:41:13,003 Don't mention it. 821 00:41:13,004 --> 00:41:14,004 It's just great to see the kind of man 822 00:41:14,005 --> 00:41:15,415 you turned out to be, Jack. 823 00:41:15,423 --> 00:41:17,773 I'm sure Molly'd be thrilled to hear it too. 824 00:41:17,776 --> 00:41:22,346 ♪ 825 00:41:42,616 --> 00:41:45,536 (phone rings) 826 00:41:51,425 --> 00:41:54,035 Rose's Animal Shelter, happy holidays. 827 00:41:54,045 --> 00:41:55,745 How can I help you? 828 00:41:55,747 --> 00:41:57,927 Yeah, we got a few grade-A adoptees left, 829 00:41:57,933 --> 00:42:01,283 but technically, we're closed. 830 00:42:01,286 --> 00:42:05,886 Yeah, we could drive over there tonight. 831 00:42:05,890 --> 00:42:09,240 Yeah, it would be a special holiday delivery. 832 00:42:09,244 --> 00:42:13,204 She's smart, wonderful with kids, and super nice. 833 00:42:14,698 --> 00:42:17,828 Yeah, I think she'd be a great addition to your family. 834 00:42:19,587 --> 00:42:21,397 1450 Fairview. 835 00:42:21,406 --> 00:42:24,036 Be there in, like, 15 minutes sharp. 836 00:42:24,042 --> 00:42:26,092 So spill, which dog do they want? 837 00:42:26,094 --> 00:42:28,184 I think we found Petunia a home. 838 00:42:35,469 --> 00:42:36,939 Hello. Hello. 839 00:42:36,938 --> 00:42:39,888 My name's Jack, and this is my kennel comrade Ryan, 840 00:42:39,891 --> 00:42:42,561 and this right here is beautiful, old Petunia. 841 00:42:42,561 --> 00:42:45,431 She's here to spread Christmas joy to your family. 842 00:42:45,430 --> 00:42:46,900 Well, uh... 843 00:42:46,898 --> 00:42:48,258 She's the sweetest dog ever. 844 00:42:48,266 --> 00:42:51,566 She's housebroken, smart, and great with kids. 845 00:42:51,570 --> 00:42:53,070 Plus, she does tricks. 846 00:42:53,071 --> 00:42:54,571 Petunia, sit. 847 00:42:58,492 --> 00:43:01,612 Petunia, shake hands. 848 00:43:01,613 --> 00:43:03,003 Petunia, dance? 849 00:43:04,582 --> 00:43:07,252 I'm sorry, I think we're gonna have to pass. 850 00:43:07,252 --> 00:43:09,792 It's just not the kind of dog we're looking 851 00:43:09,787 --> 00:43:11,167 to surprise our children with, okay? 852 00:43:11,172 --> 00:43:13,262 She's not an it, she's a she. 853 00:43:13,258 --> 00:43:15,788 And what kind of dog are you looking to get? 854 00:43:15,793 --> 00:43:17,843 I don't know, maybe a puppy perhaps, 855 00:43:17,846 --> 00:43:19,306 something fluffy, 856 00:43:19,314 --> 00:43:21,304 something that won't scare them half to death 857 00:43:21,299 --> 00:43:24,769 every time it looks back at them, you know? 858 00:43:24,769 --> 00:43:26,319 At least let me pay you for your time. 859 00:43:26,321 --> 00:43:28,151 Take your money and shove it-- 860 00:43:28,156 --> 00:43:29,516 Jack! 861 00:43:29,524 --> 00:43:31,024 Don't. 862 00:43:32,993 --> 00:43:35,413 Right back into your pocket, sir. 863 00:43:37,648 --> 00:43:40,668 Come on, Petunia, we're leaving. 864 00:44:01,689 --> 00:44:04,009 (Petunia squeals) Hey, what's the point of that? 865 00:44:04,008 --> 00:44:05,188 I'm angry, okay? 866 00:44:05,193 --> 00:44:07,013 Well, look, you scared Petunia. 867 00:44:07,011 --> 00:44:08,681 She's shaking, she loves you. 868 00:44:08,680 --> 00:44:10,060 You shouldn't do that to her. 869 00:44:10,065 --> 00:44:11,855 Okay, I'm sorry, Tunie. 870 00:44:11,866 --> 00:44:13,946 I didn't mean to scare you. 871 00:44:13,952 --> 00:44:16,072 You forgive me? I'm sure she already has. 872 00:44:16,071 --> 00:44:18,401 Not like you even tried apologizing to me. 873 00:44:19,907 --> 00:44:23,077 So, um, what about my date with Hillary? 874 00:44:23,078 --> 00:44:24,738 Still working on that, or-- Sorry. 875 00:44:24,746 --> 00:44:27,046 She's been super swamped with that big Christmas play, 876 00:44:27,048 --> 00:44:28,548 and I've been a little preoccupied 877 00:44:28,550 --> 00:44:32,370 trying to find homes for all these dogs, remember? 878 00:44:32,370 --> 00:44:35,090 Can't it wait till after Christmas, Mr. Impatient? 879 00:44:35,090 --> 00:44:38,980 As long as I get to kiss her on New Year's Eve night... 880 00:44:38,977 --> 00:44:39,977 I suppose. 881 00:44:39,978 --> 00:44:41,428 Spare me the details. 882 00:44:41,429 --> 00:44:44,179 The thought of kissing you makes me wanna ralph. 883 00:44:44,182 --> 00:44:45,722 Why are you such a hater, anyways? 884 00:44:45,717 --> 00:44:47,267 Don't you date boys? 885 00:44:47,268 --> 00:44:50,398 I'll date a boy when I find a decent boy to date. 886 00:44:50,405 --> 00:44:53,105 I bet you're into those hipster types, aren't you? 887 00:44:53,108 --> 00:44:55,858 No, just preferably someone real 888 00:44:55,860 --> 00:44:57,830 who's into the same things as me. 889 00:44:57,829 --> 00:45:00,949 What? Like, Shakespeare? 890 00:45:00,949 --> 00:45:02,949 I don't just like Shakespeare. 891 00:45:02,951 --> 00:45:05,001 I'm into other stuff too-- 892 00:45:05,003 --> 00:45:08,543 J.K. Rowling, Sedaris, Sybil, Stephen King. 893 00:45:08,540 --> 00:45:10,870 I have all kinds of tastes in books. 894 00:45:10,875 --> 00:45:14,125 Wait, I like Stephen King too. 895 00:45:14,129 --> 00:45:17,079 Yeah? Better not tell Hillary that. 896 00:45:17,081 --> 00:45:20,771 She thinks anyone who reads his stuff is prone to violence. 897 00:45:20,769 --> 00:45:24,269 (scoffs) That's kinda silly. 898 00:45:24,272 --> 00:45:27,022 On the other hand, you did see 899 00:45:27,025 --> 00:45:28,915 what I did to that trash can earlier, right? 900 00:45:28,926 --> 00:45:30,356 Yeah. 901 00:45:44,541 --> 00:45:45,581 (sneezes) 902 00:45:45,577 --> 00:45:48,077 Thank you so much for everything, Blair. 903 00:45:48,079 --> 00:45:50,409 I-- I couldn't have kept this place alive 904 00:45:50,415 --> 00:45:52,575 as long as I have without your help. 905 00:45:52,584 --> 00:45:55,924 Of course, Miss Rose, we-- we did our best. 906 00:45:55,920 --> 00:45:58,590 We sure tried, didn't we? 907 00:45:58,590 --> 00:46:00,420 Yeah. Oh. 908 00:46:00,425 --> 00:46:02,255 (sneezes) 909 00:46:04,678 --> 00:46:06,508 Thank you, Blair. 910 00:46:06,514 --> 00:46:07,814 (door opens) 911 00:46:09,633 --> 00:46:10,853 (door closes) 912 00:46:10,852 --> 00:46:12,942 So that's the lady that owns the place, 913 00:46:12,937 --> 00:46:14,797 the one you told me was allergic to dogs? 914 00:46:14,806 --> 00:46:16,186 Yeah, that was Miss Rose. 915 00:46:16,191 --> 00:46:18,441 Poor lady, she's a mess. 916 00:46:26,316 --> 00:46:29,146 Oh, even with all the dogs almost gone, 917 00:46:29,153 --> 00:46:31,323 I can still barely breathe in here. 918 00:46:31,322 --> 00:46:33,172 Maybe this was a bad idea. 919 00:46:33,174 --> 00:46:35,634 Just one more breed. 920 00:46:35,627 --> 00:46:38,827 See? No allergens with this breed. 921 00:46:38,830 --> 00:46:40,300 Totally hypoallergenic. 922 00:46:40,298 --> 00:46:43,168 I didn't even know we had a hairless here. 923 00:46:43,167 --> 00:46:45,377 How precious is she? 924 00:46:45,386 --> 00:46:46,796 The only thing is, Miss Rose, 925 00:46:46,805 --> 00:46:49,505 she's got just about as many allergies as you do. 926 00:46:49,507 --> 00:46:50,667 Do you think you're gonna be able 927 00:46:50,675 --> 00:46:53,025 to keep up her allergy shots regularly? 928 00:46:53,027 --> 00:46:57,057 Oh, I've got a deal over with Dr. George, the local vet? 929 00:46:57,065 --> 00:46:59,475 As much business as we've brought him through the years, 930 00:46:59,484 --> 00:47:03,204 it shouldn't be a problem at all. 931 00:47:03,204 --> 00:47:04,794 Little miss. 932 00:47:04,789 --> 00:47:07,039 Sadie... her name is Sadie. 933 00:47:07,041 --> 00:47:11,361 Sadie... I love it, and her. 934 00:47:11,362 --> 00:47:13,082 Thanks so much, guys. 935 00:47:13,081 --> 00:47:15,701 You've done so much for these poor pups, 936 00:47:15,700 --> 00:47:20,250 and I'm just never gonna be able to thank you enough. 937 00:47:20,255 --> 00:47:22,085 And I know you're gonna find homes 938 00:47:22,090 --> 00:47:23,870 for all the rest of them tomorrow night. 939 00:47:23,875 --> 00:47:25,555 (sneezes) 940 00:47:25,560 --> 00:47:27,310 (chuckles) 941 00:48:16,994 --> 00:48:17,944 Night, Jack. 942 00:48:17,946 --> 00:48:19,696 Night, Blair-- night, "Cryan." 943 00:48:19,697 --> 00:48:21,197 Night, Jackson. 944 00:48:27,404 --> 00:48:29,244 Jackson. 945 00:48:29,240 --> 00:48:30,920 Merry Christmas, son. 946 00:48:30,925 --> 00:48:33,785 Oh, it's good to see you. 947 00:48:33,795 --> 00:48:36,545 Look how big you've gotten, you're a man now. 948 00:48:36,548 --> 00:48:37,958 Hi, Mom. 949 00:48:37,966 --> 00:48:39,126 So what are you doing in this neighborhood? 950 00:48:39,133 --> 00:48:40,923 Are they fostering you around here now? 951 00:48:40,918 --> 00:48:42,968 No, just grabbing some last-minute supplies 952 00:48:42,971 --> 00:48:45,051 for this dog shelter event I'm helping out with 953 00:48:45,056 --> 00:48:46,766 over at the community center. 954 00:48:46,774 --> 00:48:48,984 Oh, look at you, Mr. Do-Gooder. 955 00:48:50,611 --> 00:48:52,531 Working for an animal shelter? 956 00:48:52,530 --> 00:48:55,980 You're working on some silly merit badge or something? 957 00:48:55,984 --> 00:48:58,234 Real funny, Mom, mock my progress. 958 00:48:58,236 --> 00:49:01,566 Great parenting. I'm just kidding. 959 00:49:01,573 --> 00:49:04,793 Lighten up, goodness. 960 00:49:04,792 --> 00:49:07,792 Hey, I saw your dad a couple of months ago. 961 00:49:07,795 --> 00:49:09,745 Where, jail? How'd you know? 962 00:49:09,747 --> 00:49:13,247 He's still a mess, but I'm doing better. 963 00:49:13,251 --> 00:49:15,501 I've been sober for three whole days now. 964 00:49:15,503 --> 00:49:16,673 What are you going to do 965 00:49:16,671 --> 00:49:19,671 with the malt liquor in your bag then? 966 00:49:19,674 --> 00:49:21,964 I am celebrating. 967 00:49:21,959 --> 00:49:24,389 Who are you, my AA rep? Goodness. 968 00:49:24,395 --> 00:49:25,675 (chuckles) 969 00:49:25,680 --> 00:49:28,810 So how's your foster family treating you? 970 00:49:28,816 --> 00:49:30,176 I don't know. 971 00:49:30,184 --> 00:49:32,494 They want me to move with them to Arizona. 972 00:49:34,804 --> 00:49:36,274 You're thinking about it. 973 00:49:39,809 --> 00:49:42,079 But you know, you could always move in with me. 974 00:49:42,080 --> 00:49:43,200 Yeah, right. 975 00:49:43,197 --> 00:49:45,107 No, no, I'm serious. 976 00:49:47,484 --> 00:49:48,704 Really? 977 00:49:48,703 --> 00:49:51,323 For sure. 978 00:49:51,322 --> 00:49:53,512 Do you have any plans for Christmas? 979 00:49:54,875 --> 00:49:55,875 Well, you know, I don't know. 980 00:49:55,877 --> 00:50:02,007 I've got this party thing, 981 00:50:02,016 --> 00:50:04,846 So the day before Christmas Eve. 982 00:50:07,237 --> 00:50:09,517 I can do that. 983 00:50:09,524 --> 00:50:11,774 So, um, where do you want to meet? 984 00:50:11,776 --> 00:50:13,226 Goodness, I don't know. 985 00:50:13,227 --> 00:50:16,897 Maybe we could meet at that old diner on Seventh? 986 00:50:16,897 --> 00:50:19,077 3:00 p.m.? That sounds great. 987 00:50:20,751 --> 00:50:22,501 Merry Christmas, son. 988 00:50:22,503 --> 00:50:34,103 ♪ 989 00:50:34,098 --> 00:50:35,378 (laughs) 990 00:50:39,553 --> 00:50:40,943 So you guys think we'll find homes 991 00:50:40,938 --> 00:50:43,138 for our last three friends tonight at our big event? 992 00:50:43,141 --> 00:50:45,141 I sure hope so since we haven't had much luck 993 00:50:45,143 --> 00:50:48,263 with these three, even with all the marketing. 994 00:50:48,262 --> 00:50:50,782 I'm fairly sure with Hillary at the helm, 995 00:50:50,782 --> 00:50:53,432 with her elf girl costume, some friends, 996 00:50:53,434 --> 00:50:56,494 we'll have no problem finding homes for those pups. 997 00:50:56,487 --> 00:50:59,157 Hey, I placed a few dogs myself in recent days too. 998 00:50:59,157 --> 00:51:01,617 Ryan, dear, two is not a few. 999 00:51:01,626 --> 00:51:03,706 Look up the definition. 1000 00:51:03,711 --> 00:51:06,281 Anyways, I guess you did all right. 1001 00:51:06,280 --> 00:51:09,300 Whoa, you called her Ryan instead of "Cryan." 1002 00:51:09,300 --> 00:51:11,300 Like a whole new side of Jack we've never seen before. 1003 00:51:11,302 --> 00:51:13,622 I suppose I'm trying to backpedal a bit, 1004 00:51:13,621 --> 00:51:17,011 maybe get off the naughty list before Christmas Eve. 1005 00:51:17,008 --> 00:51:19,928 Fat chance, you can't backpedal that fast, buddy. 1006 00:51:19,927 --> 00:51:22,957 And anyway, I'll place a few tonight. 1007 00:51:22,963 --> 00:51:24,653 Yeah? So why don't we have a little bit 1008 00:51:24,649 --> 00:51:29,149 of an unfriendly wager over who can place the most dogs? 1009 00:51:29,153 --> 00:51:31,603 Fine, an unfriendly wager it is. 1010 00:51:31,606 --> 00:51:35,486 ♪ 1011 00:51:37,944 --> 00:51:40,204 Hey, can you zip me up? 1012 00:51:40,198 --> 00:51:42,668 Ooh, someone sure is trying to look pretty tonight. 1013 00:51:42,667 --> 00:51:43,977 Whatever for? 1014 00:51:43,984 --> 00:51:45,824 I just want to look presentable trying 1015 00:51:45,820 --> 00:51:47,670 to find homes for all the dogs tonight, you know? 1016 00:51:47,672 --> 00:51:50,092 Mm-hmm, and will Jack be there? 1017 00:51:50,091 --> 00:51:53,041 Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything? 1018 00:51:53,044 --> 00:51:55,804 You're the one Jack has a big fat crush on. 1019 00:51:55,797 --> 00:51:57,347 Yeah, but I haven't been around much lately, 1020 00:51:57,348 --> 00:52:00,048 and I guess I just thought maybe he'd wise up 1021 00:52:00,051 --> 00:52:02,381 to what a cool chick my little sister is. 1022 00:52:02,386 --> 00:52:03,836 Whatever. 1023 00:52:03,838 --> 00:52:05,668 t?ack's a brat. 1024 00:52:05,673 --> 00:52:07,813 But he sure is a cute brat whenever he's putting on 1025 00:52:07,809 --> 00:52:11,559 the charm to place the pups into homes, huh? 1026 00:52:11,562 --> 00:52:14,862 Now, how about you let me do your hair, hmm? 1027 00:52:14,866 --> 00:52:16,616 Fine. 1028 00:52:16,617 --> 00:52:18,847 ♪ 1029 00:52:18,853 --> 00:52:21,823 ♪ I don't want nothing melancholy ♪ 1030 00:52:21,823 --> 00:52:24,023 ♪ Just a little eggnog and holly ♪ 1031 00:52:24,024 --> 00:52:27,214 ♪ On this holiday with you ♪ 1032 00:52:29,546 --> 00:52:32,026 ♪ So hurry up, don't keep me waiting ♪ 1033 00:52:32,032 --> 00:52:34,832 ♪ I'm in the mood for celebrating ♪ 1034 00:52:34,836 --> 00:52:36,696 ♪ Just want a holiday for two ♪ 1035 00:52:36,704 --> 00:52:38,924 Okay, that's great, who's next? 1036 00:52:38,923 --> 00:52:40,763 ♪ As long as I'm with you ♪ 1037 00:52:40,758 --> 00:52:43,678 ♪ I don't care what we do ♪ 1038 00:52:45,095 --> 00:52:50,175 ♪ A cozy fire or snowflakes under the moon ♪ 1039 00:52:50,184 --> 00:52:52,904 ♪ Grab some candy canes, we'll go ice fishing ♪ 1040 00:52:52,904 --> 00:52:56,024 ♪ As long as we're together, we can only win ♪ 1041 00:52:56,023 --> 00:52:57,863 ♪ When you're around it's Christmas ♪ 1042 00:52:57,859 --> 00:52:59,729 ♪ The whole year through ♪ 1043 00:52:59,727 --> 00:53:01,937 ♪ Oh, I don't want nothing ♪ 1044 00:53:01,946 --> 00:53:04,496 (Jack) Oh, Boomer loves to play fetch and Frisbee as well. 1045 00:53:04,499 --> 00:53:05,779 Frisbee is kinda like his game. 1046 00:53:05,783 --> 00:53:07,123 This dog's really the dog for you 1047 00:53:07,118 --> 00:53:08,668 because honestly, like, it can do anything 1048 00:53:08,669 --> 00:53:10,449 you want it to do. 1049 00:53:10,454 --> 00:53:12,924 (Ryan) This is Bruno, and he's the greatest dog in the whole world 1050 00:53:12,924 --> 00:53:16,634 and would be a great addition to your family. 1051 00:53:16,627 --> 00:53:18,627 How old is he? 1052 00:53:18,629 --> 00:53:21,749 Hey, well, this is the right place. 1053 00:53:21,749 --> 00:53:24,349 He's great with kids, and he loves all people, 1054 00:53:24,352 --> 00:53:26,052 and he's super cuddly. 1055 00:53:30,690 --> 00:53:32,190 I love the coloring. 1056 00:53:33,727 --> 00:53:35,687 He's just the cutest thing, isn't he? 1057 00:53:35,696 --> 00:53:38,756 (Ryan) This is Petunia, the absolute coolest dog in the entire world, 1058 00:53:38,766 --> 00:53:40,816 so you have to have her in your home. 1059 00:53:40,818 --> 00:53:42,648 She's amazing-- she's a little bit scraggly, 1060 00:53:42,653 --> 00:53:45,123 but hey, we all get a little scraggly sometimes. 1061 00:53:45,122 --> 00:53:46,992 It's just bedhead. She loves cuddling, 1062 00:53:46,991 --> 00:53:49,491 and so she'll just snuggle all the time. 1063 00:53:49,493 --> 00:53:50,743 She's really good at some things, 1064 00:53:50,745 --> 00:53:52,205 and other things, she's all right at. 1065 00:53:52,213 --> 00:53:54,383 But you know what? If you just have, like, some calm, 1066 00:53:54,382 --> 00:53:56,782 and willpower, and some determination... 1067 00:53:56,784 --> 00:53:59,394 ♪ I'm in the mood for celebrating ♪ 1068 00:53:59,387 --> 00:54:01,917 ♪ Just want a holiday ♪ 1069 00:54:01,923 --> 00:54:04,393 So, guess you guys will have to call it a draw. 1070 00:54:04,392 --> 00:54:07,842 You each placed pups, and now Boomer and Bruno have homes. 1071 00:54:07,845 --> 00:54:12,095 Yeah, but I still think we both lost, and here's why. 1072 00:54:12,099 --> 00:54:13,769 Why is it that we're the only ones 1073 00:54:13,768 --> 00:54:16,018 who see the beauty in this wonderful dog? 1074 00:54:16,020 --> 00:54:17,640 I think we're blinded by love. 1075 00:54:17,638 --> 00:54:19,018 It happens. 1076 00:54:19,023 --> 00:54:20,863 Like your parents, for example, 1077 00:54:20,858 --> 00:54:22,858 still love Ryan over there, 1078 00:54:22,860 --> 00:54:25,440 and we all know how hard it is to love her. 1079 00:54:25,446 --> 00:54:27,196 You know what? 1080 00:54:27,198 --> 00:54:30,978 Every time I think you're starting to be a decent guy, 1081 00:54:30,985 --> 00:54:32,785 you prove me wrong. 1082 00:54:32,787 --> 00:54:34,447 Okay, it was a joke. 1083 00:54:34,455 --> 00:54:36,415 Don't go crying about it. 1084 00:54:36,424 --> 00:54:38,874 No, it was mean. 1085 00:54:38,876 --> 00:54:40,986 You were mean, and I'm over it. 1086 00:54:40,995 --> 00:54:44,155 Okay, I was kidding. 1087 00:54:44,164 --> 00:54:46,434 You shouldn't be 2so tough on her, Jack. 1088 00:54:49,102 --> 00:54:51,302 I di't think she'd take it so personally. 1089 00:54:51,305 --> 00:54:53,135 (Blair) Jack, she's a teenager. 1090 00:54:53,140 --> 00:54:55,560 She takes everything personally. 1091 00:54:55,559 --> 00:54:58,339 Let's get Petunia back, come on. 1092 00:54:58,345 --> 00:55:14,855 ♪ 1093 00:55:49,312 --> 00:55:50,762 (Ryan) Hey, did you guys see my notebook? 1094 00:55:50,765 --> 00:55:51,925 I can't find it anywhere. 1095 00:55:51,932 --> 00:55:53,772 No, sorry, I haven't seen it. 1096 00:55:53,768 --> 00:55:55,318 Is Jack not coming in today? 1097 00:55:55,319 --> 00:55:57,349 No, he's working really hard to find Petunia a home. 1098 00:55:57,355 --> 00:55:59,135 You know, he can be really sweet sometimes. 1099 00:55:59,139 --> 00:56:01,359 I bet you he didn't mean what he said last night, Ryan. 1100 00:56:01,359 --> 00:56:03,859 Well, then, he shouldn't have said it. 1101 00:56:03,861 --> 00:56:05,411 Yeah, he can be a pain, but, I mean, 1102 00:56:05,413 --> 00:56:07,863 he's gotten a lot better since he's been here, 1103 00:56:07,865 --> 00:56:08,855 even with you. 1104 00:56:08,866 --> 00:56:10,476 I don't know. 1105 00:56:10,484 --> 00:56:12,844 I guess, but it still doesn't excuse him 1106 00:56:12,837 --> 00:56:14,287 for what a jerk he was last night. 1107 00:56:14,288 --> 00:56:16,148 You know, I bet he lashed out at you 1108 00:56:16,156 --> 00:56:17,816 because he saw how cute you were looking. 1109 00:56:17,825 --> 00:56:20,675 I mean, I bet it made him all nervous to see how pretty you are. 1110 00:56:20,678 --> 00:56:22,658 Yeah, guys totally lash out on girls they like. 1111 00:56:22,663 --> 00:56:24,163 Men are so predictable. 1112 00:56:24,164 --> 00:56:27,184 Guys, there is no way that Jack is into me, okay? 1113 00:56:27,184 --> 00:56:28,524 He made it very clear. 1114 00:56:28,519 --> 00:56:30,839 Mm-hmm, just like you've made it very clear 1115 00:56:30,838 --> 00:56:32,598 that you're not into him, right? 1116 00:56:32,606 --> 00:56:34,016 Exactly. 1117 00:56:34,025 --> 00:56:36,025 So you're sure you're not into him? 1118 00:56:36,027 --> 00:56:37,727 I'm sure. 1119 00:56:37,728 --> 00:56:39,008 Fine-- well, then you won't mind 1120 00:56:39,012 --> 00:56:41,532 if I go out with him tonight. 1121 00:56:41,532 --> 00:56:42,682 Seriously? 1122 00:56:42,683 --> 00:56:45,073 Well, yeah, I mean, if you're not into him. 1123 00:56:45,069 --> 00:56:47,539 No-- uh, I mean, that's perfect 1124 00:56:47,538 --> 00:56:50,238 because I told him that I would get him a date with you, 1125 00:56:50,241 --> 00:56:51,871 so yeah. 1126 00:56:51,876 --> 00:57:07,336 This is a really, really good thing, and I'll let him know. 1127 00:57:07,341 --> 00:57:09,931 Hillary told me you were cleaning up all afternoon. 1128 00:57:09,927 --> 00:57:11,637 This was supposed to be my area. 1129 00:57:11,645 --> 00:57:14,925 Somebody had to do it since you weren't here. 1130 00:57:14,932 --> 00:57:18,652 I guess you're still angry about last night? 1131 00:57:18,652 --> 00:57:20,402 I'm sorry. 1132 00:57:20,404 --> 00:57:23,444 What else do you want me to say? 1133 00:57:23,441 --> 00:57:26,861 Look, your date with Hillary is set for tonight. 1134 00:57:26,861 --> 00:57:28,191 8:30 at Magnolia's. 1135 00:57:28,195 --> 00:57:30,745 Really? Yes, really. 1136 00:57:30,748 --> 00:57:32,558 There, are you happy now? 1137 00:57:32,566 --> 00:57:34,866 So now, we're even and can just leave each other alone. 1138 00:57:34,869 --> 00:57:36,789 Cool? 1139 00:57:36,787 --> 00:57:38,617 Fine. 1140 00:57:38,622 --> 00:57:41,122 Whatever you want. 1141 00:57:46,846 --> 00:57:48,456 Oh, and by the way, 1142 00:57:48,466 --> 00:57:51,016 you left this at the community center last night. 1143 00:57:51,018 --> 00:58:05,978 ♪ 1144 00:58:05,983 --> 00:58:07,323 Two eggnog shakes, please. 1145 00:58:07,318 --> 00:58:09,148 Oh, no thanks, not for me. 1146 00:58:09,153 --> 00:58:10,773 Just a water spritzer, please. 1147 00:58:10,771 --> 00:58:11,821 Thanks. 1148 00:58:11,822 --> 00:58:13,102 You don't like eggnog shakes? 1149 00:58:13,106 --> 00:58:14,236 Your sister loves them. 1150 00:58:14,241 --> 00:58:17,081 Oh, no, yuck, far too fatty. 1151 00:58:21,113 --> 00:58:23,453 So this is nice. 1152 00:58:23,450 --> 00:58:24,750 It is. 1153 00:58:26,452 --> 00:58:28,172 And you look beautiful as always. 1154 00:58:28,172 --> 00:58:30,262 Well, thank you kindly, Jack. 1155 00:58:30,257 --> 00:58:32,217 So very charming as usual. 1156 00:58:36,429 --> 00:58:38,299 I guess it's nice we're not old enough to drink 1157 00:58:38,298 --> 00:58:41,228 since I can't really afford any alcohol anyways. 1158 00:58:41,235 --> 00:58:42,895 It's all good, Jack. 1159 00:58:42,903 --> 00:58:45,023 I'm good to pay for tonight if that's okay for you, 1160 00:58:45,022 --> 00:58:47,242 my treat for all the help you've been at the shelter. 1161 00:58:47,241 --> 00:58:48,491 But I don't want you to. 1162 00:58:48,492 --> 00:58:51,282 I suggested this place, so I insist. 1163 00:58:52,979 --> 00:58:54,309 Thanks, Hillary. 1164 00:58:54,314 --> 00:58:56,284 That's really nice. 1165 00:59:02,372 --> 00:59:04,762 So have you read any good books lately? 1166 00:59:04,758 --> 00:59:08,588 Ugh, only these awful, never-ending text books I'm grossly tired of. 1167 00:59:11,514 --> 00:59:13,434 That's too bad. 1168 00:59:16,853 --> 00:59:21,563 So what do you think about this older girl/ younger guy thing? 1169 00:59:21,559 --> 00:59:24,479 Personally, I don't usually go for younger guys. 1170 00:59:24,478 --> 00:59:26,308 I tend to think relationships are much stronger when 1171 00:59:26,313 --> 00:59:28,683 both people are about the same age, you know? 1172 00:59:28,682 --> 00:59:32,572 Huh, guess I never really thought of it that way. 1173 00:59:32,570 --> 00:59:35,240 Do you even know any girls your own age, Jack? 1174 00:59:35,239 --> 00:59:37,039 What about Ryan? 1175 00:59:37,041 --> 00:59:38,791 You guys are about the same age, right? 1176 00:59:38,792 --> 00:59:39,962 Yeah, but she doesn't count. 1177 00:59:39,960 --> 00:59:41,490 Why not? 1178 00:59:41,495 --> 00:59:43,325 Because she's just not the kind of girl I would date. 1179 00:59:47,700 --> 00:59:51,200 Besides, she's annoying, and she hates me. 1180 00:59:51,204 --> 00:59:52,594 Jack, when I can't stand a guy, 1181 00:59:52,590 --> 00:59:54,090 it's usually 'cause I like him. 1182 00:59:54,091 --> 00:59:58,431 Wow, women really are confusing. 1183 00:59:58,429 --> 01:00:00,259 And that's why men love us. 1184 01:00:00,264 --> 01:00:02,764 Cheers, Jack-- to a happy holiday. 1185 01:00:06,152 --> 01:00:07,442 Now, you two are ready 1186 01:00:07,438 --> 01:00:10,608 for the big visit from your potential parents, 1187 01:00:10,608 --> 01:00:13,408 who should be here any time now. 1188 01:00:13,410 --> 01:00:17,060 What does "potential" mean, Jack? 1189 01:00:17,064 --> 01:00:18,954 It means maybe. 1190 01:00:18,949 --> 01:00:22,079 So maybe, you'll have a nice new mommy and daddy by Christmas. 1191 01:00:22,086 --> 01:00:23,446 Aren't you excited? 1192 01:00:23,454 --> 01:00:26,204 Jack, how come you never got adopted? 1193 01:00:28,458 --> 01:00:31,208 Well, I guess I was never as smart, 1194 01:00:31,211 --> 01:00:33,301 nice, or as sweet as you guys. 1195 01:00:33,297 --> 01:00:34,547 But you're nice and smart now, 1196 01:00:34,548 --> 01:00:38,128 so maybe you'll still get adopted. 1197 01:00:38,135 --> 01:00:40,045 Maybe. 1198 01:00:40,054 --> 01:00:42,274 I don't know, I'm a little old. 1199 01:00:42,273 --> 01:00:44,643 No one really wants a kid my age. 1200 01:00:44,642 --> 01:00:47,032 We do, Jack! 1201 01:00:47,027 --> 01:00:48,557 I know you boys do. 1202 01:00:48,562 --> 01:00:49,952 But we'll feel bad if we leave you though, Jack. 1203 01:00:49,947 --> 01:00:51,277 We don't want you to be alone. 1204 01:00:51,282 --> 01:00:52,862 But you don't have to worry about me 1205 01:00:52,866 --> 01:00:54,316 because you know what? 1206 01:00:54,318 --> 01:00:56,868 I'm actually going to eat with my mom today. 1207 01:00:56,870 --> 01:00:58,120 Really? 1208 01:00:58,122 --> 01:01:00,122 So maybe she'll adopt you again. 1209 01:01:00,124 --> 01:01:03,334 I don't know, I've seen a lot of miracles happen this Christmas, 1210 01:01:03,327 --> 01:01:04,407 so we'll see. 1211 01:01:06,079 --> 01:01:07,609 Ready, guys? 1212 01:01:07,614 --> 01:01:11,584 Hello, I'm Tony, and it's a pleasure to meet you. 1213 01:01:14,337 --> 01:01:16,247 And I'm Trevor, and I'm a very good boy. 1214 01:01:16,256 --> 01:01:18,966 This is Tony-- I wouldn't say cute, but he's smart. 1215 01:01:18,976 --> 01:01:29,816 ♪ 1216 01:01:29,820 --> 01:01:32,020 (Jack) So where do you want to meet? 1217 01:01:32,022 --> 01:01:35,612 (Martha) Maybe we could meet at that old diner on Seventh. 1218 01:01:35,609 --> 01:01:38,439 3:00 p.m.? That sounds great. 1219 01:01:52,992 --> 01:01:55,882 (objects crashing) 1220 01:02:01,184 --> 01:02:03,854 Jack, what are you doing? 1221 01:02:03,854 --> 01:02:05,504 Jack, please stop! 1222 01:02:05,505 --> 01:02:09,355 Whatever's upsetting you, this isn't gonna help. 1223 01:02:09,360 --> 01:02:12,390 Okay, I'm gonna call Art, he'll know what to do. 1224 01:02:12,396 --> 01:02:14,556 What is it? Jack, what's wrong? You're scaring me again. 1225 01:02:14,565 --> 01:02:16,565 You don't know what it's like! What what's like? 1226 01:02:16,567 --> 01:02:20,367 My family, my life, my non-family, everything! 1227 01:02:25,958 --> 01:02:27,858 Go away, you stupid, ugly dog! 1228 01:02:27,861 --> 01:02:30,161 No one even likes you! 1229 01:02:30,164 --> 01:02:32,414 Petunia! 1230 01:02:32,416 --> 01:02:34,046 Blair, grab her, she's running out the door. 1231 01:02:34,051 --> 01:02:35,971 (horn honks, tires screech) 1232 01:02:39,222 --> 01:02:40,642 What did you do? I didn't see her. 1233 01:02:40,641 --> 01:02:42,191 I'm so sorry. (Blair) Jack, calm down. 1234 01:02:42,192 --> 01:02:44,232 Ryan, call the emergency vet. 1235 01:02:44,228 --> 01:02:45,838 I can't believe I did this, is she-- 1236 01:02:45,846 --> 01:02:47,846 Jack, her heart is beating, and she's not bleeding, 1237 01:02:47,848 --> 01:02:50,528 but she was unconscious for a bit, and that's not good. 1238 01:02:50,534 --> 01:02:51,854 Jack, maybe we shouldn't move her. 1239 01:02:51,852 --> 01:02:54,322 She could have spinal injuries. 1240 01:02:54,321 --> 01:02:55,871 Well, we gotta get to the vet now. 1241 01:02:55,873 --> 01:02:57,873 I can't lose her. 1242 01:03:00,410 --> 01:03:02,860 Well, I don't see any broken bones. 1243 01:03:02,863 --> 01:03:05,163 My guess is she has a concussion. 1244 01:03:05,165 --> 01:03:06,415 How long was she knocked out? 1245 01:03:06,417 --> 01:03:08,527 A few seconds, maybe a bit more. 1246 01:03:08,535 --> 01:03:11,135 No, it was-- it was more than that. 1247 01:03:11,138 --> 01:03:12,338 Probably 20 seconds. 1248 01:03:12,339 --> 01:03:14,639 Did she cry in pain when she came to? 1249 01:03:14,641 --> 01:03:15,721 Not that we heard. 1250 01:03:15,726 --> 01:03:18,806 No, she did, just a little bit, though. 1251 01:03:18,812 --> 01:03:20,012 But she's still tough. 1252 01:03:20,013 --> 01:03:22,213 Well, that's obvious. 1253 01:03:22,215 --> 01:03:25,595 I'd like to keep her overnight just for observations, 1254 01:03:25,602 --> 01:03:29,652 just in case there's some internal bleeding I didn't detect. 1255 01:03:29,656 --> 01:03:31,186 That's a good girl. 1256 01:03:31,191 --> 01:03:32,571 Just lay down. 1257 01:03:32,576 --> 01:03:34,576 You're gonna have to stay here tonight, 1258 01:03:34,578 --> 01:03:38,078 but we'll be back first thing in the morning to get you. 1259 01:03:38,081 --> 01:03:42,001 And I'm so, so sorry. 1260 01:03:42,002 --> 01:03:44,172 You're not ugly. 1261 01:03:44,171 --> 01:03:46,291 I was the one being ugly. 1262 01:03:46,290 --> 01:03:48,540 You're perfect. 1263 01:03:50,126 --> 01:03:53,296 Guys, look, I'm so-- Save it, Jack, okay? 1264 01:03:53,297 --> 01:03:55,077 I didn't want to stress out Petunia back there, 1265 01:03:55,081 --> 01:03:58,221 but I have nothing to say to you. 1266 01:03:58,218 --> 01:04:00,248 That kind of behavior back at the shelter, 1267 01:04:00,253 --> 01:04:01,853 I-- I can't believe you would do that. 1268 01:04:01,855 --> 01:04:03,385 That's unacceptable. 1269 01:04:03,390 --> 01:04:05,260 Ryan worked really hard to clean up that back room, 1270 01:04:05,258 --> 01:04:07,308 and you ruined it with your stupid temper. 1271 01:04:07,311 --> 01:04:09,261 Blair, I didn't mean-- No. 1272 01:04:09,262 --> 01:04:10,562 We don't have time for this. 1273 01:04:10,564 --> 01:04:13,204 We have to go back and clean up all over again. 1274 01:04:13,200 --> 01:04:14,570 Come on, Ryan, let's go. 1275 01:04:16,652 --> 01:04:17,952 (door opens) 1276 01:04:19,822 --> 01:04:20,962 (door closes) 1277 01:04:20,958 --> 01:04:23,108 Hey, want me to give you a ride home? 1278 01:04:23,109 --> 01:04:23,989 Come on. 1279 01:04:28,297 --> 01:04:30,617 Jack, you've done enough work today, 1280 01:04:30,617 --> 01:04:32,617 and it's getting late anyway. 1281 01:04:32,619 --> 01:04:35,249 Come on in here and get something to eat, okay? 1282 01:04:42,762 --> 01:04:44,302 Okay, I'm paying you for today-- 1283 01:04:44,297 --> 01:04:47,467 oh, 'cause if Art paid you, 1284 01:04:47,467 --> 01:04:49,517 it would be a violation of professional protocol. 1285 01:04:49,520 --> 01:04:51,270 So you can thank me, okay? 1286 01:04:55,474 --> 01:04:58,864 I heard about what happened with your mother today. 1287 01:04:58,862 --> 01:05:00,502 You okay? 1288 01:05:03,199 --> 01:05:05,199 Yeah. 1289 01:05:05,202 --> 01:05:06,702 Yeah, I'm fine. 1290 01:05:08,204 --> 01:05:10,924 Should have known she'd bail on me. 1291 01:05:10,924 --> 01:05:13,544 It's what she's always done. 1292 01:05:13,544 --> 01:05:15,714 Well, she's missing out on the wonderful man 1293 01:05:15,712 --> 01:05:18,832 that I've watched you become over these years, 1294 01:05:18,832 --> 01:05:20,472 and that's a shame. 1295 01:05:22,351 --> 01:05:23,851 Thanks for that. 1296 01:05:26,222 --> 01:05:28,062 But I worry I'm becoming just like her. 1297 01:05:28,058 --> 01:05:30,228 Mm. 1298 01:05:30,227 --> 01:05:32,857 I know you won't be like that, son. 1299 01:05:32,863 --> 01:05:36,513 So just take the good memories that you have of her 1300 01:05:36,516 --> 01:05:38,646 'cause someone has greater plans for you. 1301 01:05:40,236 --> 01:05:41,846 I can feel it. 1302 01:05:41,855 --> 01:05:45,655 ♪ 1303 01:05:45,659 --> 01:05:49,379 Jack, what is going on? 1304 01:05:49,379 --> 01:05:52,909 I thought all the acting up and all the destruction was all over with. 1305 01:05:52,916 --> 01:05:54,416 I guess not. 1306 01:05:56,085 --> 01:05:58,495 I'm sure I can't go back there now. 1307 01:05:58,505 --> 01:06:01,885 Well, who says the shelter won't take you back? 1308 01:06:01,892 --> 01:06:05,432 They worked so hard to clean up that place... 1309 01:06:05,429 --> 01:06:07,179 and I just ruined it. 1310 01:06:07,180 --> 01:06:10,900 Look, Jack, just go over there and apologize to them. 1311 01:06:10,901 --> 01:06:12,431 No way. 1312 01:06:12,436 --> 01:06:14,186 You heard Blair. 1313 01:06:14,187 --> 01:06:15,817 It's over. 1314 01:06:15,822 --> 01:06:17,442 It's done. 1315 01:06:17,441 --> 01:06:21,391 Jack, it's not for you to decide. 1316 01:06:21,394 --> 01:06:24,404 Go over there and apologize to her. 1317 01:06:24,397 --> 01:06:25,777 That's an official order. 1318 01:06:25,782 --> 01:06:26,702 Do you get it? 1319 01:06:33,839 --> 01:06:36,039 Blair... I'm so sorry. 1320 01:06:36,043 --> 01:06:39,583 From the very beginning, I've just been a pain to you guys, 1321 01:06:39,579 --> 01:06:41,509 and you've always been so good to me. 1322 01:06:41,515 --> 01:06:44,125 You really scared us tonight. 1323 01:06:44,134 --> 01:06:46,644 Promise me no more outbursts. 1324 01:06:46,637 --> 01:06:49,347 If you need help, we talk. 1325 01:06:49,356 --> 01:06:51,806 We don't demolish things, got it? 1326 01:06:51,808 --> 01:06:54,108 Yeah. 1327 01:06:54,111 --> 01:06:55,811 You're not a pain, Jack, 1328 01:06:55,812 --> 01:06:57,762 at least not most of the time. 1329 01:06:57,764 --> 01:07:00,434 It's been really great having you here... 1330 01:07:00,433 --> 01:07:03,793 when you're not, you know, destroying things. 1331 01:07:03,787 --> 01:07:07,657 And about your birth parents-- 1332 01:07:07,658 --> 01:07:09,908 you're not the one who has the problem. 1333 01:07:09,910 --> 01:07:11,290 They do. 1334 01:07:11,294 --> 01:07:13,664 I didn't grow up in the most stable home either. 1335 01:07:13,664 --> 01:07:16,634 You know, I-- I wasn't a foster kid, 1336 01:07:16,633 --> 01:07:18,003 but I probably should have been. 1337 01:07:19,785 --> 01:07:22,585 My mom passed away when I was a kid, 1338 01:07:22,589 --> 01:07:25,089 and that's how I met Art. 1339 01:07:25,092 --> 01:07:27,562 Art was your probation officer too? 1340 01:07:29,311 --> 01:07:31,311 Yeah, you got it. 1341 01:07:31,314 --> 01:07:33,014 He, uh, helped me get a job here, 1342 01:07:33,016 --> 01:07:35,466 and eventually, I started running the place. 1343 01:07:35,468 --> 01:07:37,818 I was able to channel all of that bad energy 1344 01:07:37,821 --> 01:07:41,611 into helping all the sweet animals here. 1345 01:07:41,608 --> 01:07:43,688 So, um, now that the shelter's closing, 1346 01:07:43,694 --> 01:07:45,334 what are you gonna do? 1347 01:07:45,328 --> 01:07:47,158 Well, I mean, we had a good run. 1348 01:07:47,164 --> 01:07:48,614 We helped a lot of dogs. 1349 01:07:48,615 --> 01:07:52,915 You know, doing good is a great thing, Jack. 1350 01:07:52,919 --> 01:07:54,369 It's good for you. 1351 01:07:54,371 --> 01:07:55,501 Remember that. 1352 01:07:55,505 --> 01:07:58,285 Yeah, I'm trying to. 1353 01:07:58,291 --> 01:08:00,091 Well, I mean, keep-- keep trying. 1354 01:08:00,093 --> 01:08:01,713 I mean, I keep trying. 1355 01:08:01,712 --> 01:08:06,162 You know, for someone that had it really bad, 1356 01:08:06,166 --> 01:08:08,046 you turned out pretty good. 1357 01:08:08,051 --> 01:08:09,431 Maybe there's hope for me yet. 1358 01:08:09,436 --> 01:08:11,166 Mm-hmm, that's the spirit. 1359 01:08:11,171 --> 01:08:15,441 Now, grab a box and help me clean up the mess you made. 1360 01:08:17,476 --> 01:08:21,696 So, um... where is Ryan anyways? 1361 01:08:21,698 --> 01:08:24,028 Oh, I sent her home to spend some time with her family. 1362 01:08:25,534 --> 01:08:29,574 So, uh, she's still mad at me, I guess? 1363 01:08:29,573 --> 01:08:31,663 Nah, I mean, if anything, 1364 01:08:31,658 --> 01:08:33,068 I think she's really worried about you. 1365 01:08:35,878 --> 01:08:39,128 She really cares about you, Jack... 1366 01:08:39,132 --> 01:08:43,972 which is why it hurts her when you say mean things. 1367 01:08:43,970 --> 01:08:48,640 All right, come on, help me clean up. 1368 01:08:52,945 --> 01:08:54,675 Who are you? 1369 01:08:54,681 --> 01:08:58,231 I'm Ryan. I work at the animal shelter with Jack. Is he here? 1370 01:08:58,235 --> 01:09:00,195 Are you the hot sister? 1371 01:09:00,203 --> 01:09:03,223 No. I'm the not-hot sister. 1372 01:09:03,223 --> 01:09:04,913 The one who gets on Jack's nerves. 1373 01:09:04,908 --> 01:09:09,878 Don't feel bad. I get on Jack's nerves sometimes too. 1374 01:09:09,880 --> 01:09:12,130 Uh, Jack, a girl's here for you. 1375 01:09:12,132 --> 01:09:14,332 And she sure is pretty. 1376 01:09:22,558 --> 01:09:24,008 Cute kids. 1377 01:09:24,010 --> 01:09:28,510 Good kids too. So why are you here? 1378 01:09:28,515 --> 01:09:30,815 I was going to stop by your place earlier. 1379 01:09:30,817 --> 01:09:33,047 I just wanted to see if you wanted to come with me 1380 01:09:33,052 --> 01:09:34,442 to pick Petunia up. 1381 01:09:34,437 --> 01:09:35,897 And why would you do that? 1382 01:09:35,906 --> 01:09:38,266 I mean, I totally demolished the back of the shelter 1383 01:09:38,275 --> 01:09:40,185 you worked so hard to clean. 1384 01:09:40,193 --> 01:09:43,033 Yeah, well, I got a text from Blair this morning 1385 01:09:43,029 --> 01:09:45,859 saying that you came back in last night to help clean it all up. 1386 01:09:45,866 --> 01:09:49,896 And with how angry I've been at my mom in the past, 1387 01:09:49,903 --> 01:09:52,573 I can't even imagine the emotions you go through with yours, Jack. 1388 01:09:52,572 --> 01:09:56,122 Yeah, but that still doesn't excuse the things I did. 1389 01:09:56,126 --> 01:09:58,926 I'm so sorry, Ryan. 1390 01:09:58,929 --> 01:10:02,629 So, why were you going to stop by my place then? 1391 01:10:02,632 --> 01:10:06,052 I mean, Hillary went to see her dad, so she's gone. 1392 01:10:06,052 --> 01:10:10,442 I wasn't coming to see Hillary. No? 1393 01:10:10,440 --> 01:10:13,390 No. 1394 01:10:13,393 --> 01:10:15,763 I was going to go over to give you this. 1395 01:10:15,762 --> 01:10:17,702 Merry Christmas. 1396 01:10:17,697 --> 01:10:19,257 It's nothing much. 1397 01:10:19,265 --> 01:10:21,315 Christmas was a little tight this year. 1398 01:10:21,318 --> 01:10:25,148 No, Jack, this is really sweet. Thank you. 1399 01:10:25,155 --> 01:10:27,315 Don't mention it. 1400 01:10:27,324 --> 01:10:31,164 But why did you get me a gift? I mean... 1401 01:10:31,161 --> 01:10:34,161 Okay, it's just a silly used book, Ryan.. 1402 01:10:34,164 --> 01:10:35,964 No need to make a big deal about it. 1403 01:10:35,966 --> 01:10:39,776 All right, fine. Should we go get Petunia then? 1404 01:10:39,786 --> 01:10:42,246 You know, you don't give yourself enough credit as a writer. 1405 01:10:42,255 --> 01:10:44,505 Your stuff is actually pretty good. 1406 01:10:44,507 --> 01:10:47,387 You went through my notebook when you found it, didn't you? 1407 01:10:47,394 --> 01:10:50,094 Well, it fell open with my hand-- 1408 01:10:50,096 --> 01:10:51,676 What else was I supposed to do? 1409 01:10:51,681 --> 01:10:53,481 Jack, I write those stories for me. 1410 01:10:53,483 --> 01:10:54,903 Not for anyone else to see. 1411 01:10:54,901 --> 01:10:57,191 You love other people's writing, don't you? 1412 01:10:57,187 --> 01:10:59,637 Maybe you shouldn't be so selfish with your own. 1413 01:10:59,639 --> 01:11:02,159 You want to talk to me about being selfish? 1414 01:11:02,158 --> 01:11:13,028 Okay. I'm working on it. Yeah. I know. 1415 01:11:13,036 --> 01:11:16,196 Well, this place is officially closed. 1416 01:11:16,206 --> 01:11:18,916 So what do we do with Petunia now? 1417 01:11:18,925 --> 01:11:21,035 I guess I'll take her to the city shelter before they close 1418 01:11:21,044 --> 01:11:23,214 and hope for the best. 1419 01:11:23,213 --> 01:11:25,383 How long do you think she'll last? 1420 01:11:25,382 --> 01:11:28,352 Can we not talk about that, please? 1421 01:11:28,351 --> 01:11:30,521 I hope at least through Christmas. 1422 01:11:30,520 --> 01:11:34,810 It's not really our decision to decide anymore, is it? 1423 01:11:37,009 --> 01:11:39,559 All right. I'm gonna go. 1424 01:11:39,562 --> 01:11:41,902 Do you guys want to hug her before we leave? 1425 01:12:09,258 --> 01:12:13,058 I just-- I can't do it. 1426 01:12:13,063 --> 01:12:14,683 (yipping) Hello. 1427 01:13:03,812 --> 01:13:19,082 You know, you're the first real family I've ever had. 1428 01:13:26,919 --> 01:13:30,669 When we get in there, we gotta be real quiet, okay? 1429 01:13:43,685 --> 01:13:47,315 Jack, is that you? It's Christmas Eve. 1430 01:13:47,323 --> 01:13:49,613 You missed dinner with the boys. 1431 01:14:01,286 --> 01:14:03,866 Jack, you're in big trouble now. 1432 01:14:03,873 --> 01:14:05,993 You know you can't have a dog here, right? 1433 01:14:05,992 --> 01:14:08,542 That's why we gotta be super quiet about it. 1434 01:14:08,545 --> 01:14:11,995 Is he our Christmas present from you, Jack? 1435 01:14:11,998 --> 01:14:15,178 No-- she has to spend the night here tonight, 1436 01:14:15,185 --> 01:14:18,635 but then tomorrow, she's gonna stay somewhere else. 1437 01:14:18,638 --> 01:14:22,338 But I already love her. She's pretty. 1438 01:14:22,341 --> 01:14:24,311 In an ugly kind of way. 1439 01:14:24,310 --> 01:14:27,480 What's her name? Petunia. 1440 01:14:27,480 --> 01:14:29,010 But I also like to call her Tunie. 1441 01:14:29,015 --> 01:14:32,345 Hello, Tunie. I'm Tony. 1442 01:14:32,351 --> 01:14:36,121 Be careful, because she just got hit by a car yesterday. 1443 01:14:36,122 --> 01:14:37,492 She's a little fragile. 1444 01:14:37,490 --> 01:14:39,740 She isn't gonna die, is she? 1445 01:14:39,742 --> 01:14:42,132 Of course not, Tony. She's fine now. 1446 01:14:42,128 --> 01:14:43,628 Right, Jack? 1447 01:14:43,630 --> 01:14:46,100 Yep. But she needs some rest. 1448 01:14:46,099 --> 01:14:48,899 And so do you guys. You've got a big day tomorrow. 1449 01:14:48,902 --> 01:14:53,502 Christmas and new parents? Get to bed, okay? 1450 01:15:20,749 --> 01:15:22,619 Merry Christmas, you guys. 1451 01:15:22,619 --> 01:15:23,949 Merry Christmas, Jack. 1452 01:15:23,953 --> 01:15:26,743 Merry Christmas, Miss Petunia. 1453 01:15:26,739 --> 01:15:29,619 Merry Christmas, Jack. Merry Christmas, Miss Tunie. 1454 01:15:29,626 --> 01:15:37,046 And who is Petunia? Uh-oh. 1455 01:15:38,083 --> 01:15:39,933 It's the boys' last day here, 1456 01:15:39,936 --> 01:15:41,846 and you just bring a stray dog into our house 1457 01:15:41,855 --> 01:15:43,235 without our rmission? 1458 01:15:43,239 --> 01:15:45,909 She didn't have anywhere else to go. 1459 01:15:45,909 --> 01:15:47,239 And it's Christmas. 1460 01:15:47,243 --> 01:15:51,403 Jack, you know the rules. No pets. 1461 01:15:51,397 --> 01:15:53,297 Where else was I supposed to take her? 1462 01:15:53,299 --> 01:15:57,569 To the pound perhaps? That's where stray dogs should go. 1463 01:15:57,570 --> 01:16:00,510 And then they'd kill her within a day or two, if not sooner. 1464 01:16:00,507 --> 01:16:06,037 That dog is not our problem. But she is my problem. 1465 01:16:06,045 --> 01:16:11,075 The dog can't stay here, okay, Jack? Absolutely not. 1466 01:16:11,083 --> 01:16:13,103 It has to go today. 1467 01:16:13,102 --> 01:16:17,272 She's not an it, Lou. She's a she. 1468 01:16:17,273 --> 01:16:21,233 And if she goes, then so do I. 1469 01:16:21,227 --> 01:16:23,957 Don't be ridiculous, Jack. It's Christmas. 1470 01:16:23,963 --> 01:16:28,533 Just find a place for the dog and then come on back home, okay? 1471 01:16:28,535 --> 01:16:30,985 I can't. I won't. 1472 01:16:30,987 --> 01:16:34,817 If this can't be her home, it can't be mine either. 1473 01:16:34,824 --> 01:16:38,164 I have to provide for her now. 1474 01:16:38,161 --> 01:16:40,491 And when the boys are gone, 1475 01:16:40,496 --> 01:16:43,076 she'll be the only family I have left. 1476 01:16:43,082 --> 01:16:47,082 I know how stubborn you are, Jack, but this is absurd. 1477 01:16:47,086 --> 01:16:51,756 You don't have to worry about it, Lou. 1478 01:16:51,758 --> 01:16:54,558 You don't have to worry about me anymore. 1479 01:17:03,735 --> 01:17:10,355 I'm gonna go, you guys. And you're not in trouble. 1480 01:17:10,360 --> 01:17:16,580 I just came by to give you these presents I want you to have. 1481 01:17:16,583 --> 01:17:18,583 Go on. Open them. 1482 01:17:25,040 --> 01:17:27,210 Wow! Talkies! 1483 01:17:27,210 --> 01:17:29,290 Yep-- Now that you guys 1484 01:17:29,295 --> 01:17:31,155 are each going to have your own room, 1485 01:17:31,163 --> 01:17:33,503 you're gonna need a way to talk back and forth, 1486 01:17:33,499 --> 01:17:35,499 you know, when it's past your bedtime, 1487 01:17:35,501 --> 01:17:38,501 just so your new folks don't catch you sneaking around. 1488 01:17:38,504 --> 01:17:39,804 Thanks, Jack. 1489 01:17:39,806 --> 01:17:41,636 Yeah, thanks, Jack. 1490 01:17:41,641 --> 01:17:43,021 And I want you to know 1491 01:17:43,026 --> 01:17:45,606 that I'm going to visit as much as possible. 1492 01:17:45,612 --> 01:17:48,152 We love you, Jack. Yeah, we love you, Jack. 1493 01:17:48,147 --> 01:17:51,147 I love you guys too. Brothers forever? 1494 01:18:04,830 --> 01:18:06,880 It's a salad tongy thing. 1495 01:18:06,883 --> 01:18:09,253 I saw you broke the last one you had. 1496 01:18:09,252 --> 01:18:10,842 It's a sporty magazine. 1497 01:18:10,837 --> 01:18:13,587 I know you're into that kind of stuff. 1498 01:18:13,589 --> 01:18:16,919 Jack. Please don't go. 1499 01:18:16,926 --> 01:18:19,886 It doesn't have to be like this, Jack. 1500 01:18:19,896 --> 01:18:22,006 You guys are moving in a couple weeks, right? 1501 01:18:22,015 --> 01:18:26,645 So I think it kind of does. 1502 01:18:29,104 --> 01:18:33,394 Anyways, I'll be back to get my stuff later. 1503 01:18:33,392 --> 01:18:36,992 And Merry Christmas. Take care. 1504 01:18:52,377 --> 01:18:56,007 I know I'm going to juvie. And I'm okay with that. 1505 01:18:56,015 --> 01:18:58,465 I've been there. I can survive. 1506 01:18:58,468 --> 01:19:03,268 Well, you would. But there's something I need to tell you-- 1507 01:19:03,272 --> 01:19:07,642 Wait, Art, please. Just let me finish. 1508 01:19:07,643 --> 01:19:10,763 Anyway, I'll survive there. 1509 01:19:10,763 --> 01:19:13,983 Look, I need you to take Tunie. 1510 01:19:13,983 --> 01:19:17,073 At least until I get a place of my own. 1511 01:19:17,070 --> 01:19:18,940 Then I'll take her back. 1512 01:19:18,938 --> 01:19:23,658 If she goes to the city shelter, 1513 01:19:23,659 --> 01:19:25,379 she won't survive. 1514 01:19:25,378 --> 01:19:28,578 I don't think I can do that, Jack. 1515 01:19:28,581 --> 01:19:31,251 What I'm trying to say is, I don't think 1516 01:19:31,250 --> 01:19:33,670 I can split you and that ugly little dog apart. 1517 01:19:33,669 --> 01:19:35,469 You belong together. 1518 01:19:35,471 --> 01:19:40,141 So I'm asking you to come home with me for Christmas. 1519 01:19:40,143 --> 01:19:43,483 Wait. But as my probation officer, can you do that? 1520 01:19:43,479 --> 01:19:45,759 Isn't that a violation of protocol? 1521 01:19:45,765 --> 01:19:52,135 Well, as of yesterday, I am officially retired. 1522 01:19:52,138 --> 01:19:54,108 So I'm just a friend now. 1523 01:19:54,107 --> 01:19:56,437 You retired? 1524 01:19:56,442 --> 01:20:03,152 Mm-hmm. I am a free man. Just like you. 1525 01:20:03,149 --> 01:20:06,869 If I go home with you, what's in it for me? 1526 01:20:06,869 --> 01:20:10,319 Tina's pumpkin pie. 1527 01:20:10,322 --> 01:20:13,042 You drive a hard bargain, Art. 1528 01:20:13,042 --> 01:20:17,382 But, uh, I think I can suffer through it. 1529 01:20:17,380 --> 01:20:21,470 (Art) Sweetheart, are you sure you're okay with all this? 1530 01:20:21,467 --> 01:20:26,217 Well, he does eat a lot. (laughing) 1531 01:20:26,222 --> 01:20:30,312 Oh, honey, I'm okay with it. You know I like Jack. 1532 01:20:30,309 --> 01:20:32,229 And the dog is very well-behaved. 1533 01:20:32,228 --> 01:20:35,848 But it'll only be for just a little while. 1534 01:20:35,848 --> 01:20:39,018 He can stay as long as he needs to. They both can. 1535 01:20:39,018 --> 01:20:42,318 Look, we've taken in nieces, nephews, 1536 01:20:42,321 --> 01:20:44,991 and friends of all sorts over the years now. 1537 01:20:44,991 --> 01:20:46,541 I think I can handle it. 1538 01:20:46,542 --> 01:20:49,542 Besides, with the kids gone, we have all this space. 1539 01:20:49,545 --> 01:20:51,375 And I like it better when it's not so quiet 1540 01:20:51,380 --> 01:20:53,360 around the house anyway. 1541 01:20:53,365 --> 01:20:55,795 Well, with Jack around, I don't think quiet will be an issue. 1542 01:20:55,802 --> 01:20:57,172 (laughter) 1543 01:20:57,170 --> 01:20:58,340 Don't I know it. 1544 01:21:01,039 --> 01:21:04,229 So, what's her name again? Petunia. 1545 01:21:04,227 --> 01:21:06,507 Oh. Her name is Petunia. 1546 01:21:06,512 --> 01:21:09,762 Well, Miss Petunia, welcome to the family. 1547 01:21:12,050 --> 01:21:15,090 So do you always come here for Christmas? 1548 01:21:15,087 --> 01:21:17,097 Yep, been coming here for years now. 1549 01:21:17,106 --> 01:21:18,736 Couldn't imagine being anywhere else really. 1550 01:21:18,741 --> 01:21:21,281 And we couldn't think of having Christmas without her. 1551 01:21:21,277 --> 01:21:23,407 Blair's like family to us now. 1552 01:21:23,412 --> 01:21:25,582 Our kids think of her as their little sister. 1553 01:21:25,581 --> 01:21:27,401 Where are your kids anyway? 1554 01:21:27,399 --> 01:21:29,619 Oh, they're having Christmas lunch with their own families. 1555 01:21:29,619 --> 01:21:31,449 Pretty soon they'll come running in. 1556 01:21:31,454 --> 01:21:34,174 Like an army of hungry hooligans. 1557 01:21:34,173 --> 01:21:35,463 (doorbell ringing) 1558 01:21:35,458 --> 01:21:36,668 Ooh, Jack, would you get that, please? 1559 01:21:36,676 --> 01:21:38,626 It could be them. 1560 01:21:48,186 --> 01:21:50,546 Surprise! Merry Christmas! 1561 01:21:54,226 --> 01:21:56,306 Merry Christmas, Ryan. Right back atcha, Jack. 1562 01:21:56,312 --> 01:21:58,282 And what's this? 1563 01:21:58,281 --> 01:21:59,731 Just a few of my short stories. 1564 01:21:59,732 --> 01:22:01,872 All edited and cleaned up for public viewing. 1565 01:22:10,959 --> 01:22:14,579 You have no idea how happy I am to see you, girl! 1566 01:22:18,166 --> 01:22:24,336 You look so good. Thank you, Jack. For her. 1567 01:22:24,340 --> 01:22:29,430 ♪ Children outside making angels in the snow ♪ 1568 01:22:29,428 --> 01:22:34,098 ♪ Smiling happy faces although it's four below ♪ 1569 01:22:34,100 --> 01:22:38,900 ♪ Soon they will be fireside warming up their toes ♪ 1570 01:22:38,905 --> 01:22:43,565 ♪ Sipping on hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows ♪ 1571 01:22:43,576 --> 01:22:48,976 ♪ There's love in the air all the family is near ♪ 1572 01:22:48,981 --> 01:22:53,371 ♪ Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1573 01:22:53,369 --> 01:22:56,199 ♪ It's Christmas Christmas ♪ 1574 01:22:56,205 --> 01:22:58,205 ♪ Christmastime is here ♪ 1575 01:22:58,207 --> 01:23:00,987 ♪ It's Christmas Christmas ♪ 1576 01:23:00,993 --> 01:23:03,213 ♪ My favorite time of year ♪ 1577 01:23:03,212 --> 01:23:05,512 ♪ With joy to the world ♪ 1578 01:23:05,514 --> 01:23:08,224 ♪ With gifts for all the boys and girls ♪ 1579 01:23:08,217 --> 01:23:10,827 ♪ It's Christmas Christmas Christmas ♪ 1580 01:23:10,836 --> 01:23:16,186 Hey, Mom, so what's up with the white boy and that ugly dog? 1581 01:23:16,192 --> 01:23:19,232 Dad says they're staying for a while? 1582 01:23:19,228 --> 01:23:21,398 Well, you know how your dad is. 1583 01:23:21,397 --> 01:23:23,027 ♪ Wrapping up the presents we put under the tree ♪ 1584 01:23:23,032 --> 01:23:27,952 ♪ Hiding all the others you want no one to see ♪ 1585 01:23:27,954 --> 01:23:32,824 ♪ Counting down the hours till Santa and his sleigh ♪ 1586 01:23:32,825 --> 01:23:37,355 ♪ Anxiously awaiting a joyous Christmas day ♪ 1587 01:23:37,363 --> 01:23:39,703 ♪ There's love in the air ♪ 1588 01:23:39,698 --> 01:23:42,718 ♪ All the family is near ♪ 1589 01:23:42,718 --> 01:23:47,338 ♪ Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1590 01:23:47,340 --> 01:23:50,170 ♪ It's Christmas Christmas ♪ 1591 01:23:50,176 --> 01:23:51,726 ♪ Christmastime is here ♪ 1592 01:23:51,727 --> 01:23:54,707 ♪ It's Christmas Christmas ♪ 1593 01:23:54,713 --> 01:23:57,103 ♪ My favorite time of year ♪ 1594 01:23:57,099 --> 01:23:59,329 ♪ With joy to the world ♪