1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:17,585 --> 00:00:26,594 ♪ 4 00:00:38,285 --> 00:00:46,634 ♪ 5 00:00:46,734 --> 00:00:50,137 (applause) 6 00:01:00,507 --> 00:01:01,648 Hey, everyone. 7 00:01:01,748 --> 00:01:04,651 I'm Abby Walker and I am so honoured 8 00:01:04,751 --> 00:01:06,893 to have been selected to perform tonight 9 00:01:06,993 --> 00:01:10,737 here at the Emerging Artists Christmas Showcase. 10 00:01:10,837 --> 00:01:13,540 I wanna play a song for you that I wrote recently. 11 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:17,503 It's a Christmas song called "Christmas Without You". 12 00:01:17,603 --> 00:01:18,945 I hope you like it. 13 00:01:19,045 --> 00:01:21,047 It's an Abby Walker original. 14 00:01:23,089 --> 00:01:25,091 (clearing throat) 15 00:01:29,935 --> 00:01:33,659 ♪ Mmm, mmm ♪ 16 00:01:36,101 --> 00:01:38,364 ♪ There's always somethin' special ♪ 17 00:01:38,464 --> 00:01:41,727 ♪ About this time of year ♪ 18 00:01:41,827 --> 00:01:43,729 ♪ Snowflakes falling 'round ♪ 19 00:01:43,829 --> 00:01:47,813 ♪ And people spreading that Christmas cheer ♪ 20 00:01:47,913 --> 00:01:49,895 ♪ Lights on all the houses ♪ 21 00:01:49,995 --> 00:01:52,617 ♪ A magic feeling in the air ♪ 22 00:01:52,717 --> 00:01:55,260 ♪ It'll be a perfect Christmas ♪ 23 00:01:55,360 --> 00:01:58,183 ♪ Just a long as you are there ♪ 24 00:01:58,283 --> 00:02:02,207 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 25 00:02:03,848 --> 00:02:08,453 ♪ Forget about the holly and the mistletoe too ♪ 26 00:02:09,974 --> 00:02:13,277 ♪ Stockings hung with care ♪ 27 00:02:13,377 --> 00:02:15,480 ♪ Won't matter if you aren't there ♪ 28 00:02:15,580 --> 00:02:19,744 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 29 00:02:21,065 --> 00:02:23,728 ♪ I know there is a reason ♪ 30 00:02:23,828 --> 00:02:25,609 ♪ Why I'm all lit up inside ♪ 31 00:02:25,709 --> 00:02:29,373 ♪ Maybe it's deckin' the Christmas tree ♪ 32 00:02:29,473 --> 00:02:32,776 ♪ With you right by my side ♪ 33 00:02:32,876 --> 00:02:37,781 ♪ All year round there is one thing that I know ♪ 34 00:02:37,881 --> 00:02:41,024 ♪ Like the star upon the tree ♪ 35 00:02:41,124 --> 00:02:43,507 ♪ Baby, you glow ♪ 36 00:02:43,607 --> 00:02:47,651 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 37 00:02:49,252 --> 00:02:53,777 ♪ Forget about the holly and the mistletoe too ♪ 38 00:02:55,138 --> 00:02:57,320 ♪ Stockings hung with care ♪ 39 00:02:57,420 --> 00:03:00,764 ♪ Won't matter if you aren't there ♪ 40 00:03:00,864 --> 00:03:04,347 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 41 00:03:05,948 --> 00:03:10,713 ♪ Oh, Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 42 00:03:12,194 --> 00:03:16,399 ♪ Christmas isn't Christmas... ♪ 43 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:19,662 Without you. 44 00:03:19,762 --> 00:03:21,844 (applause and cheering) 45 00:03:24,246 --> 00:03:26,148 Thanks so much! - (phone notification dinging) 46 00:03:26,248 --> 00:03:27,630 Abby: You all have been so awesome. 47 00:03:27,730 --> 00:03:29,191 Man: Bravo! 48 00:03:29,291 --> 00:03:32,534 (soft music playing over stereo) 49 00:03:35,857 --> 00:03:36,919 I loved your song. 50 00:03:37,019 --> 00:03:39,521 Thanks so much. 51 00:03:39,621 --> 00:03:42,704 You have an amazing talent. 52 00:03:45,267 --> 00:03:46,528 Oh my gosh. 53 00:03:46,628 --> 00:03:47,969 You're Casey Macey. 54 00:03:48,069 --> 00:03:52,293 The Casey Macey, the superstar, likes my song. 55 00:03:52,393 --> 00:03:53,935 (chuckling) 56 00:03:54,035 --> 00:03:56,337 My label's looking for a Christmas single for me. 57 00:03:56,437 --> 00:03:58,379 Maybe we could team up and write something? 58 00:03:58,479 --> 00:04:02,303 Uh, yeah! I'd love to. Of course. 59 00:04:02,403 --> 00:04:04,185 It would be an honour to work with you. 60 00:04:04,285 --> 00:04:06,287 Wow. 61 00:04:07,969 --> 00:04:09,970 Set it up with my manager. 62 00:04:16,337 --> 00:04:24,405 ♪ 63 00:04:24,505 --> 00:04:28,448 Abby: So, have you heard from Casey's manager? 64 00:04:28,548 --> 00:04:30,691 It's been what, over a month now? 65 00:04:30,791 --> 00:04:32,653 I'm sorry, honey. 66 00:04:32,753 --> 00:04:34,374 They never got back to me about a meeting, 67 00:04:34,474 --> 00:04:36,576 but that's the way things are in the biz. 68 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:38,678 There'll be other opportunities. 69 00:04:39,439 --> 00:04:42,062 Well, you think we could send my song out to labels? 70 00:04:42,162 --> 00:04:44,344 Or maybe someone else is looking for an opener? 71 00:04:44,444 --> 00:04:46,466 Abby, I've been trying to pitch you as an artist 72 00:04:46,566 --> 00:04:48,188 all over town for almost a year now. 73 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:50,150 No one's responded yet. 74 00:04:50,250 --> 00:04:53,353 But, I do have a ton of offers 75 00:04:53,453 --> 00:04:55,234 for you to write songs for commercials. 76 00:04:55,334 --> 00:04:58,277 Commercials? Like advertisements? 77 00:04:58,377 --> 00:05:00,720 It's a booming industry. Very lucrative. 78 00:05:00,820 --> 00:05:01,801 You'd be perfect. 79 00:05:01,901 --> 00:05:05,124 What do you say? - I don't know. 80 00:05:05,224 --> 00:05:08,567 Writing commercials seems a bit soul-killing. 81 00:05:08,667 --> 00:05:09,809 I'm an artist. 82 00:05:09,909 --> 00:05:12,051 Well, I know it's no Casey Macey, 83 00:05:12,151 --> 00:05:14,293 but um, it's a good living. 84 00:05:14,393 --> 00:05:16,675 And you need to pay rent, right? 85 00:05:19,198 --> 00:05:20,379 I guess I could try. 86 00:05:20,479 --> 00:05:21,860 - McKayla? - Yes? 87 00:05:21,960 --> 00:05:23,782 Brenda: Email Abby those commercial gigs. 88 00:05:23,882 --> 00:05:25,924 Oh, and make me a smoothie. You know what I like. 89 00:05:29,928 --> 00:05:31,109 We'll be in touch. 90 00:05:31,209 --> 00:05:32,511 (music playing over radio) 91 00:05:32,611 --> 00:05:33,792 ♪ There's always something special ♪ 92 00:05:33,892 --> 00:05:35,674 ♪ About this time of year ♪ 93 00:05:35,774 --> 00:05:37,776 What is that? 94 00:05:38,817 --> 00:05:40,518 I think that's Casey Macey's new single. 95 00:05:40,618 --> 00:05:42,200 It's catchy, huh? 96 00:05:42,300 --> 00:05:44,602 That's my song. I wrote that song! 97 00:05:44,702 --> 00:05:48,006 Well, I know a lot of these Christmas songs sound similar, 98 00:05:48,106 --> 00:05:49,527 but no, I think it's different. 99 00:05:49,627 --> 00:05:52,570 Casey Macey stole my song! 100 00:05:52,670 --> 00:05:54,892 ♪ As long as you are there ♪ 101 00:05:54,992 --> 00:05:58,556 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 102 00:06:00,478 --> 00:06:05,242 ♪ Forget about the holly and the mistletoe too ♪ 103 00:06:06,363 --> 00:06:08,385 ♪ Stockings hung with care ♪ 104 00:06:08,485 --> 00:06:10,027 (music continuing from phone, phone vibrating) 105 00:06:10,127 --> 00:06:12,309 ♪ Won't matter if you aren't there ♪ 106 00:06:12,409 --> 00:06:13,951 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 107 00:06:14,051 --> 00:06:15,112 Whitney: Whoops! 108 00:06:15,212 --> 00:06:17,254 (phone vibrating) 109 00:06:19,656 --> 00:06:21,558 (music stopping) Sorry. 110 00:06:21,658 --> 00:06:23,640 Love that song. 111 00:06:23,740 --> 00:06:26,203 And I can take that call later. 112 00:06:26,303 --> 00:06:28,305 (clearing throat) 113 00:06:28,665 --> 00:06:31,127 Anyways, Seventh Heaven paper towels 114 00:06:31,227 --> 00:06:32,889 are the softest in the market. 115 00:06:32,989 --> 00:06:34,851 We know that. 116 00:06:34,951 --> 00:06:37,814 We just need our audience to know that. So Abby, 117 00:06:37,914 --> 00:06:40,657 if you could be sure to write some lyrics about softness, 118 00:06:40,757 --> 00:06:41,778 maybe some absorbency, 119 00:06:41,878 --> 00:06:43,700 that'd be fantastic. 120 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:45,341 But focus on the softness, 121 00:06:45,441 --> 00:06:47,904 because people love soft paper towels. 122 00:06:48,004 --> 00:06:50,987 - (people murmuring agreement) - Sure, no problem. Softness. 123 00:06:51,087 --> 00:06:53,549 Mission statement, 124 00:06:53,649 --> 00:06:55,911 good for everyone, affordable... 125 00:06:56,011 --> 00:06:58,314 (Casey singing) ♪ Lights on all the houses ♪ 126 00:06:58,414 --> 00:07:01,277 ♪ A magic feeling in the air ♪ 127 00:07:01,377 --> 00:07:03,839 ♪ It'll be a perfect Christmas ♪ 128 00:07:03,939 --> 00:07:07,122 ♪ Just a long as you are there ♪ 129 00:07:07,222 --> 00:07:08,804 (music over speakers) 130 00:07:08,904 --> 00:07:11,907 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 131 00:07:13,789 --> 00:07:14,970 I hate this song. 132 00:07:15,070 --> 00:07:18,053 What? It's so catchy! 133 00:07:18,153 --> 00:07:19,815 You used to love Christmas songs. 134 00:07:19,915 --> 00:07:22,777 I still do, but this one just reminds me a little too much 135 00:07:22,877 --> 00:07:24,879 of something I wrote. 136 00:07:25,720 --> 00:07:28,903 - How's the songwriting going? - It's not. 137 00:07:29,003 --> 00:07:30,665 You know, I'm pretty busy with work these days. 138 00:07:30,765 --> 00:07:32,427 Ugh, Abby, you're so busy with these commercials 139 00:07:32,527 --> 00:07:34,909 that you're never gonna have time to focus on your own songs. 140 00:07:35,009 --> 00:07:37,151 Whitney, I am writing this commercial for you. 141 00:07:37,251 --> 00:07:38,913 Is this your way of firing me? 142 00:07:39,013 --> 00:07:40,675 Of course not. 143 00:07:40,775 --> 00:07:42,196 But at this point, I'm more concerned for you 144 00:07:42,296 --> 00:07:44,799 as a friend than a coworker. 145 00:07:44,899 --> 00:07:46,240 Commercials aren't where your heart is. 146 00:07:46,340 --> 00:07:48,002 You don't even sing them for us anymore. 147 00:07:48,102 --> 00:07:52,806 I mean, when's the last time you performed in front of anyone? 148 00:07:52,906 --> 00:07:54,908 I can't remember. 149 00:07:57,471 --> 00:07:59,173 When I first met you, 150 00:07:59,273 --> 00:08:01,175 you had these big dreams of being an artist, 151 00:08:01,275 --> 00:08:03,497 of releasing your first Christmas hit. 152 00:08:03,597 --> 00:08:04,538 What happened? 153 00:08:04,638 --> 00:08:06,820 I guess I just haven't been 154 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:09,503 in the Christmas spirit lately, you know? 155 00:08:09,603 --> 00:08:11,104 Well, you haven't been in the Christmas spirit 156 00:08:11,204 --> 00:08:12,826 because you don't have any Christmas decorations 157 00:08:12,926 --> 00:08:14,708 at your house. - I have a tree. 158 00:08:14,808 --> 00:08:17,130 Well, it's tiny, it's busted, and your mother sent it to you. 159 00:08:20,854 --> 00:08:22,675 Maybe you should go home for the holidays. 160 00:08:22,775 --> 00:08:24,557 You're always telling me how well your hometown 161 00:08:24,657 --> 00:08:26,399 does Christmas. - No, I can't do that. 162 00:08:26,499 --> 00:08:28,801 I have to turn in this paper towel song, 163 00:08:28,901 --> 00:08:30,363 got one for a hardware store, 164 00:08:30,463 --> 00:08:31,804 a frozen yogurt commercial that's due. 165 00:08:31,904 --> 00:08:33,646 Maybe going home will inspire you 166 00:08:33,746 --> 00:08:35,368 to write your own songs again. 167 00:08:35,468 --> 00:08:39,131 Whitney, I am perfectly capable of writing a Christmas song 168 00:08:39,231 --> 00:08:41,574 without going home to Bellville. 169 00:08:41,674 --> 00:08:43,876 ♪ Without you ♪ 170 00:08:50,682 --> 00:08:53,986 ♪ I put gifts in your stockings ♪ 171 00:08:54,086 --> 00:08:57,870 ♪ For when you awake ♪ 172 00:08:57,970 --> 00:08:59,992 ♪ I even ♪ 173 00:09:00,092 --> 00:09:04,296 ♪ Decided to make you.... ♪ 174 00:09:08,380 --> 00:09:12,003 ♪ Fruitcake ♪ 175 00:09:12,103 --> 00:09:14,305 Oh my gosh. Agh, so bad! 176 00:09:15,346 --> 00:09:17,348 (sighing) 177 00:09:26,878 --> 00:09:28,879 (phone dialling, ringing) 178 00:09:30,962 --> 00:09:33,264 - Cynthia on phone: Hi, honey. - Hey, Mom. 179 00:09:33,364 --> 00:09:37,248 I think I will come home for Christmas this year. 180 00:09:44,134 --> 00:09:52,703 ♪ 181 00:10:13,283 --> 00:10:23,252 ♪ 182 00:10:26,015 --> 00:10:29,278 - I can't believe you're here! - I can't believe it either! 183 00:10:29,378 --> 00:10:31,560 Hey, Mom! 184 00:10:31,660 --> 00:10:34,163 - I'm so glad you're back. - I'm happy to be back. 185 00:10:34,263 --> 00:10:35,204 Oh! 186 00:10:35,304 --> 00:10:36,365 And I'm staying for a few days. 187 00:10:36,465 --> 00:10:37,446 You can let go. 188 00:10:37,546 --> 00:10:39,528 - Do I have to? - (chuckling) 189 00:10:39,628 --> 00:10:40,969 I got all your favourites in the kitchen. 190 00:10:41,069 --> 00:10:43,272 Come on, come on. Take your coat off. 191 00:10:45,073 --> 00:10:47,075 (whispering) Great to be home. 192 00:10:57,045 --> 00:10:58,346 - (Cynthia giggling) - Okay, Mom, 193 00:10:58,446 --> 00:11:00,468 I love you but you're smooshing me again. 194 00:11:00,568 --> 00:11:02,871 Oh, I'm sorry, honey. Here. 195 00:11:02,971 --> 00:11:05,874 Have some hot cider. - Thanks. 196 00:11:05,974 --> 00:11:08,516 Nice slippers! What are those, polar bears? 197 00:11:08,616 --> 00:11:10,398 Mm-hm. Don't worry, I got you a pair too. 198 00:11:10,498 --> 00:11:11,479 They're in your room. 199 00:11:11,579 --> 00:11:13,361 - Perfect. - (chuckling) 200 00:11:13,461 --> 00:11:15,603 So, how long you staying? - Just through Christmas. 201 00:11:15,703 --> 00:11:19,206 Oh. You sure you don't wanna stay longer? 202 00:11:19,306 --> 00:11:21,128 They are looking for a co-director 203 00:11:21,228 --> 00:11:22,410 of the music department at my school. 204 00:11:22,510 --> 00:11:24,171 - Mom... - You'd be perfect. 205 00:11:24,271 --> 00:11:26,133 ..I have a whole life in New York. 206 00:11:26,233 --> 00:11:28,275 I know, I know. 207 00:11:30,357 --> 00:11:33,420 Abby: I see you bought more ornaments? 208 00:11:33,520 --> 00:11:35,142 I don't think you could possibly fit 209 00:11:35,242 --> 00:11:38,065 any more Christmas decorations in this house. 210 00:11:38,165 --> 00:11:40,347 They're for the annual Christmas pageant. 211 00:11:40,447 --> 00:11:42,509 (chuckling) I'm in charge this year. 212 00:11:42,609 --> 00:11:44,871 Oh. Being principal isn't enough work? 213 00:11:44,971 --> 00:11:46,593 Well, it's kind of a big deal. 214 00:11:46,693 --> 00:11:48,915 It's our school's turn to host the whole ceremony. 215 00:11:49,015 --> 00:11:50,997 - Oh, nice! - Speaking of school, 216 00:11:51,097 --> 00:11:53,039 you should swing by and maybe check out 217 00:11:53,139 --> 00:11:54,160 the old stomping grounds? 218 00:11:54,260 --> 00:11:56,643 - I think I will. - Mm-hm? 219 00:11:56,743 --> 00:11:59,746 - I'll bring sandwiches. - That sounds great! 220 00:12:05,071 --> 00:12:13,539 ♪ 221 00:12:13,639 --> 00:12:15,641 (school bell ringing) 222 00:12:24,850 --> 00:12:26,312 - Hey! - Oh! Whoa! 223 00:12:26,412 --> 00:12:28,894 There goes lunch. 224 00:12:30,175 --> 00:12:31,116 Oh, uh-- 225 00:12:31,216 --> 00:12:35,160 Um-- (sighing) Sorry. 226 00:12:35,260 --> 00:12:37,322 It's okay. I wasn't hungry anyway. 227 00:12:37,422 --> 00:12:39,684 (chuckling) Starving. 228 00:12:39,784 --> 00:12:41,646 Okay. Hey, are you the new sub? 229 00:12:41,746 --> 00:12:43,048 Huh? 230 00:12:43,148 --> 00:12:44,369 Can you watch my class for a little bit? 231 00:12:44,469 --> 00:12:46,011 I got a bit of a tuba situation. 232 00:12:46,111 --> 00:12:47,932 Uh, I don't work here, Sir. 233 00:12:48,032 --> 00:12:50,335 Sorry, but good luck with your situation! 234 00:12:50,435 --> 00:12:53,218 Cynthia: Yeah, um, if you could just come down to the school... 235 00:12:53,318 --> 00:12:55,860 - Where do I sign in? - Hi. Go over there. 236 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:58,102 Oh, thanks. 237 00:12:58,202 --> 00:12:59,704 Hi, honey. Take a seat. 238 00:12:59,804 --> 00:13:03,107 Sorry about that. Yes. Two o'clock would be great. 239 00:13:03,207 --> 00:13:05,790 Thank you. That would be great, superintendent. 240 00:13:05,890 --> 00:13:08,152 I really look forward to speaking to you about the-- 241 00:13:08,252 --> 00:13:09,473 All right. Let's hurry this up, Ethan. 242 00:13:09,573 --> 00:13:10,995 I gotta get back to my students 243 00:13:11,095 --> 00:13:12,636 that actually play their instruments in class. 244 00:13:12,736 --> 00:13:14,158 I'm telling you, Mr. Tucker, you can send me 245 00:13:14,258 --> 00:13:15,799 to the principal's office all you want, 246 00:13:15,899 --> 00:13:17,481 but it will not make me enjoy playing the triangle. 247 00:13:17,581 --> 00:13:19,083 Who says you have to enjoy it? 248 00:13:19,183 --> 00:13:21,045 You just have to hit two pieces of steel together. 249 00:13:21,145 --> 00:13:22,286 And not text in my class. 250 00:13:22,386 --> 00:13:24,968 I wasn't texting! I was reading. 251 00:13:25,068 --> 00:13:26,370 - What were you reading? - Kerouac. 252 00:13:26,470 --> 00:13:27,331 Hi, honey. 253 00:13:27,431 --> 00:13:29,052 Okay, I love Kerouac. 254 00:13:29,152 --> 00:13:31,735 - Right? The sense of freedom? - Possibilities. 255 00:13:31,835 --> 00:13:33,737 It's like-- it's like an adventure. 256 00:13:33,837 --> 00:13:35,459 Okay, so, what did you do this time? 257 00:13:35,559 --> 00:13:37,941 - He was reading in music class. - Oh, better than texting. 258 00:13:38,041 --> 00:13:39,542 What can I say? You guys won't let me graduate 259 00:13:39,642 --> 00:13:40,744 without taking an arts elective. 260 00:13:40,844 --> 00:13:43,006 Please come in. 261 00:13:45,328 --> 00:13:47,150 Honey, I'm sorry. Can we reschedule? 262 00:13:47,250 --> 00:13:49,192 Duty calls. - No problem. 263 00:13:49,292 --> 00:13:51,294 The sandwiches got ruined anyway. 264 00:13:53,176 --> 00:13:55,638 But I have a lot of work to do, so. 265 00:13:55,738 --> 00:13:58,161 You should work in the music rehearsal room. 266 00:13:58,261 --> 00:13:59,242 One should be free. 267 00:13:59,342 --> 00:14:02,204 Maybe I will. Thanks! 268 00:14:02,304 --> 00:14:05,047 See you at dinner, Mom. 269 00:14:05,147 --> 00:14:06,729 Travis, Linda called about the set decorations 270 00:14:06,829 --> 00:14:08,250 for the pageant? - Mm-hm. 271 00:14:08,350 --> 00:14:11,934 And Sandra dropped these off for you. Costumes. 272 00:14:12,034 --> 00:14:14,096 You'll have to decide who's wearing what. 273 00:14:14,196 --> 00:14:15,137 Fabulous. 274 00:14:15,237 --> 00:14:17,239 - Good luck! - Thanks. 275 00:14:34,295 --> 00:14:36,297 Perfect. 276 00:14:37,859 --> 00:14:39,861 Okay. 277 00:14:46,307 --> 00:14:48,429 Where to start? 278 00:14:54,435 --> 00:14:55,856 ♪ Soft as a daydream ♪ 279 00:14:55,956 --> 00:14:58,579 ♪ Gentle to touch ♪ 280 00:14:58,679 --> 00:15:03,584 ♪ I never knew I could love you so much ♪ 281 00:15:03,684 --> 00:15:05,626 ♪ You absorb all my spills ♪ 282 00:15:05,726 --> 00:15:07,628 ♪ No matter how large ♪ 283 00:15:07,728 --> 00:15:10,391 ♪ You're all that I'll use 284 00:15:10,491 --> 00:15:12,553 ♪ When I have a discha-- ♪ 285 00:15:12,653 --> 00:15:14,675 Oh, no. That's-- That's not right. 286 00:15:14,775 --> 00:15:16,597 Um-- 287 00:15:16,697 --> 00:15:20,560 ♪ You absorb all my spills, no matter how big ♪ 288 00:15:20,660 --> 00:15:22,682 (chuckling) Am I-- hearing things 289 00:15:22,782 --> 00:15:25,565 or did you just do an ode to paper towel? 290 00:15:25,665 --> 00:15:27,807 I'm Travis. I'm the band teacher. 291 00:15:27,907 --> 00:15:29,249 Your voice is lovely, by the way. 292 00:15:29,349 --> 00:15:32,452 Oh, thanks. Yeah, I write songs for commercials. 293 00:15:32,552 --> 00:15:34,294 Really? That's an interesting job. 294 00:15:34,394 --> 00:15:37,257 Thanks. It actually keeps me pretty busy. 295 00:15:37,357 --> 00:15:39,358 So, if you don't mind... 296 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:43,342 So, you make a living songwriting 297 00:15:43,442 --> 00:15:45,725 without even having to write real songs? 298 00:15:47,927 --> 00:15:49,629 Oh, no, oh, no. I didn't mean-- 299 00:15:49,729 --> 00:15:51,150 You know what I mean. 300 00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:55,354 I don't, actually. What exactly do you mean? 301 00:15:55,454 --> 00:15:59,638 Uh, I guess I'm saying that your music is more-- 302 00:15:59,738 --> 00:16:02,321 marketing than art, right? 303 00:16:02,421 --> 00:16:06,365 And I suppose you're a pure artistic musician? 304 00:16:06,465 --> 00:16:08,086 (phone notification dinging) 305 00:16:08,186 --> 00:16:10,509 I like to think so. 306 00:16:13,512 --> 00:16:15,253 Oh, it's from your mom. 307 00:16:15,353 --> 00:16:16,495 (sighing) 308 00:16:16,595 --> 00:16:18,296 "Talk to Billy about the lighting 309 00:16:18,396 --> 00:16:21,339 "and sound system for the pageant." 310 00:16:21,439 --> 00:16:23,341 Well, sounds like you have your hands full 311 00:16:23,441 --> 00:16:26,024 of purely artistic musical tasks. 312 00:16:26,124 --> 00:16:28,126 I'll leave you to it. 313 00:16:30,088 --> 00:16:32,130 (chuckling) Touché. 314 00:16:52,429 --> 00:17:00,637 ♪ 315 00:17:02,119 --> 00:17:03,820 So, what's the deal with that guy? 316 00:17:03,920 --> 00:17:06,583 - What guy, honey? - The band teacher, Travis? 317 00:17:06,683 --> 00:17:09,466 Oh, isn't he great? He just started this year. 318 00:17:09,566 --> 00:17:11,268 He seems kind of rude. 319 00:17:11,368 --> 00:17:13,470 Oh, he just has his hands full. 320 00:17:13,570 --> 00:17:16,633 He's juggling the whole music department by himself right now. 321 00:17:16,733 --> 00:17:19,235 And his class is performing the tree ceremony. 322 00:17:19,335 --> 00:17:20,717 Hope he can handle the pressure. 323 00:17:20,817 --> 00:17:24,080 Oh, I'm sure he'll be great. He used to teach 324 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:26,442 at one of those fancy performing arts schools in New York. 325 00:17:26,542 --> 00:17:28,564 We're lucky to have him! 326 00:17:28,664 --> 00:17:30,606 Wow. If he taught at such a fancy school, 327 00:17:30,706 --> 00:17:32,368 why'd he come to Bellville? 328 00:17:32,468 --> 00:17:35,411 I think his dad retired here and he wanted to be closer to him. 329 00:17:35,511 --> 00:17:37,533 You know, you could do the same thing. 330 00:17:37,633 --> 00:17:39,775 - Mom. - We could see each other 331 00:17:39,875 --> 00:17:43,058 all the time and no more back and forth from New York. 332 00:17:43,158 --> 00:17:47,182 That'd be very nice, but you know my job is in New York. 333 00:17:47,282 --> 00:17:50,205 (sighing) I had to try. 334 00:17:52,367 --> 00:18:01,797 ♪ 335 00:18:01,897 --> 00:18:04,239 We could continue this conversation later, 336 00:18:04,339 --> 00:18:05,640 but my vote's fairly set. 337 00:18:05,740 --> 00:18:07,322 I know you care about the arts program, 338 00:18:07,422 --> 00:18:09,965 but the way the budget's lining up, 339 00:18:10,065 --> 00:18:13,088 it just might not make sense to keep it. 340 00:18:13,188 --> 00:18:16,411 I really hope we can change your mind, superintendent. 341 00:18:16,511 --> 00:18:18,593 Have a good day. 342 00:18:21,275 --> 00:18:22,497 Hey, Mom. 343 00:18:22,597 --> 00:18:24,779 Thought I'd try again with sandwiches. 344 00:18:24,879 --> 00:18:27,001 Hey, honey. 345 00:18:28,042 --> 00:18:29,944 Everything okay? 346 00:18:30,044 --> 00:18:32,226 - Uh-- - Oh, Travis. 347 00:18:32,326 --> 00:18:33,828 Hi. - Hey. 348 00:18:33,928 --> 00:18:35,549 Hello, Travis. 349 00:18:35,649 --> 00:18:37,591 How's the song for the pageant coming along? 350 00:18:37,691 --> 00:18:39,033 "Deck the Halls" is one of my favourites. 351 00:18:39,133 --> 00:18:40,714 It's good. It's good, yeah. 352 00:18:40,814 --> 00:18:44,198 Um, although, I still have to sort the set decoration. 353 00:18:44,298 --> 00:18:46,360 And the lighting. 354 00:18:46,460 --> 00:18:48,282 And the costumes. 355 00:18:48,382 --> 00:18:51,925 It would really help if we could fill that co-director position. 356 00:18:52,025 --> 00:18:53,447 Abby, you'll fill in, right? 357 00:18:53,547 --> 00:18:56,129 What? Mom, you know I'm super busy. 358 00:18:56,229 --> 00:18:57,531 Yeah, no. 359 00:18:57,631 --> 00:18:58,932 I meant fill the position down the road. 360 00:18:59,032 --> 00:19:00,614 I mean, I can handle it. 361 00:19:00,714 --> 00:19:03,296 Well, I wasn't gonna mention this, 362 00:19:03,396 --> 00:19:04,497 but we just got some terrible news. 363 00:19:04,597 --> 00:19:05,779 What's wrong? 364 00:19:05,879 --> 00:19:08,381 I just found out that the school board 365 00:19:08,481 --> 00:19:10,743 is thinking about taking our performing arts funding away. 366 00:19:10,843 --> 00:19:13,706 Oh, no! Why would they do that? 367 00:19:13,806 --> 00:19:15,548 They wanna give the money to sports. 368 00:19:15,648 --> 00:19:17,070 They get most of the money anyway. 369 00:19:17,170 --> 00:19:19,432 The superintendent is just one of those people 370 00:19:19,532 --> 00:19:21,514 who doesn't see the value in arts. 371 00:19:21,614 --> 00:19:24,877 - That's terrible. - Yeah. The problem is, 372 00:19:24,977 --> 00:19:28,080 the board takes most of their voting cues from him. 373 00:19:28,180 --> 00:19:30,523 They're voting right after the Christmas pageant. 374 00:19:30,623 --> 00:19:34,046 Okay. So, here's what you're gonna do. 375 00:19:34,146 --> 00:19:37,449 You have to make this the best pageant ever. 376 00:19:37,549 --> 00:19:39,571 You have to convince him 377 00:19:39,671 --> 00:19:42,414 the students need these arts programs. 378 00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:44,296 So you'll help, right? You'll fill in? 379 00:19:44,396 --> 00:19:46,058 Just for now. 380 00:19:46,158 --> 00:19:48,380 I mean, I guess an extra hand couldn't hurt, right? 381 00:19:48,480 --> 00:19:51,983 Please, honey. We really need you. 382 00:19:52,083 --> 00:19:54,306 Please, it's only temporary. 383 00:19:54,406 --> 00:19:56,628 Okay. I'll do it. I'll help. 384 00:19:56,728 --> 00:19:59,190 (chuckling) Thank you. 385 00:19:59,290 --> 00:20:01,292 Travis: Good. 386 00:20:05,697 --> 00:20:09,000 (birds chirping) 387 00:20:09,100 --> 00:20:11,122 I can't believe I got roped into this. 388 00:20:11,222 --> 00:20:12,123 Whitney on phone: Yikes. 389 00:20:12,223 --> 00:20:13,764 Sounds like a mess. 390 00:20:13,864 --> 00:20:15,326 So, tell me more about this guy. 391 00:20:15,426 --> 00:20:17,408 - Abby: What guy? - The band teacher! 392 00:20:17,508 --> 00:20:18,449 What's he like? 393 00:20:18,549 --> 00:20:20,531 He's whatever. 394 00:20:20,631 --> 00:20:22,053 (scoffing) He's all over the place. 395 00:20:22,153 --> 00:20:23,814 - Is he cute? - (woman squealing nearby) 396 00:20:23,914 --> 00:20:26,657 What? No! 397 00:20:26,757 --> 00:20:27,938 I don't know. 398 00:20:28,038 --> 00:20:31,622 He's adequate. - Mmm, he's "adequate". 399 00:20:31,722 --> 00:20:33,183 (glass shattering nearby) 400 00:20:33,283 --> 00:20:34,865 I'm not talking about this anymore. 401 00:20:34,965 --> 00:20:36,066 (people shouting, music playing) 402 00:20:36,166 --> 00:20:37,788 Um, I have to go deal with this. 403 00:20:37,888 --> 00:20:41,071 The employees get a little nuts during these Christmas parties. 404 00:20:41,171 --> 00:20:42,352 But I'm sorry you're going through 405 00:20:42,452 --> 00:20:43,673 what you're going through. 406 00:20:43,773 --> 00:20:46,716 It's okay. Thanks for listening. 407 00:20:46,816 --> 00:20:49,639 - Good luck tomorrow, okay? - Thanks. I'll need it. 408 00:20:49,739 --> 00:20:51,521 - Awesome. - (glass shattering) 409 00:20:51,621 --> 00:20:53,703 Hey. Hey, you! 410 00:20:56,786 --> 00:20:58,788 (sighing) 411 00:21:06,676 --> 00:21:13,943 ♪ 412 00:21:14,043 --> 00:21:17,026 Everybody, we have a very special guest joining us today. 413 00:21:17,126 --> 00:21:20,429 I would like for you to welcome Abby Walker. 414 00:21:20,529 --> 00:21:21,951 - Hi! - Kids: Hi. 415 00:21:22,051 --> 00:21:23,552 Travis: This is Principal Walker's daughter. 416 00:21:23,652 --> 00:21:25,114 And uh, she's gonna be helping us out 417 00:21:25,214 --> 00:21:26,675 for the next few weeks, 418 00:21:26,775 --> 00:21:28,197 just before the tree ceremony performance. 419 00:21:28,297 --> 00:21:30,799 Now, she writes music for commercials, 420 00:21:30,899 --> 00:21:31,920 so she knows what she's doing. 421 00:21:32,020 --> 00:21:33,962 Really? That's cool. 422 00:21:34,062 --> 00:21:35,043 Would you sing us one? 423 00:21:35,143 --> 00:21:37,325 Oh, no. (nervous chuckling) 424 00:21:37,425 --> 00:21:39,407 It's been a while since I've sung for anyone. 425 00:21:39,507 --> 00:21:41,089 I heard you singing yesterday and you were great. 426 00:21:41,189 --> 00:21:42,530 Yeah, sing for us. 427 00:21:42,630 --> 00:21:45,573 Students: Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! 428 00:21:45,673 --> 00:21:46,775 (inhaling) 429 00:21:46,875 --> 00:21:50,338 Okay. Fine. 430 00:21:50,438 --> 00:21:53,101 Uh, how about this one? 431 00:21:53,201 --> 00:21:55,583 Um, let's see. (plays single note on the piano) 432 00:21:55,683 --> 00:21:57,025 Okay. 433 00:21:57,125 --> 00:22:00,388 ♪ When you know it's time to go ♪ 434 00:22:00,488 --> 00:22:03,030 ♪ Time to leave it behind ♪ 435 00:22:03,130 --> 00:22:06,554 ♪ When you say it's been a day ♪ 436 00:22:06,654 --> 00:22:09,597 ♪ That you just can't define ♪ 437 00:22:09,697 --> 00:22:12,359 ♪ They'll be there ♪ 438 00:22:12,459 --> 00:22:13,801 ♪ Always caring ♪ 439 00:22:13,901 --> 00:22:17,685 ♪ To carry you through ♪ 440 00:22:17,785 --> 00:22:21,088 ♪ 'Cause your best friend won't leave you ♪ 441 00:22:21,188 --> 00:22:25,252 ♪ And neither will Chew ♪ 442 00:22:25,352 --> 00:22:28,855 (applause and murmurs) Girl: Wow. 443 00:22:28,955 --> 00:22:30,497 Wow. 444 00:22:30,597 --> 00:22:32,259 Your voice is incredible. 445 00:22:32,359 --> 00:22:35,942 That was actually moving. That's a commercial? 446 00:22:36,042 --> 00:22:37,984 Yeah, for the dog food ad? 447 00:22:38,084 --> 00:22:40,627 Uh, with the golden retriever and the kid? 448 00:22:40,727 --> 00:22:41,868 Oh, yeah! 449 00:22:41,968 --> 00:22:43,630 You should sing for our performance. 450 00:22:43,730 --> 00:22:45,271 - Yes! - (kids murmuring agreement) 451 00:22:45,371 --> 00:22:47,634 That's a great idea. It would really impress 452 00:22:47,734 --> 00:22:49,595 the superintendent with your singing. 453 00:22:49,695 --> 00:22:51,678 Oh, no. I don't think so. 454 00:22:51,778 --> 00:22:53,159 I don't want to take away from you guys. 455 00:22:53,259 --> 00:22:54,680 Oh, you wouldn't be. I mean, I feel like 456 00:22:54,780 --> 00:22:56,162 it would really bring everything together. 457 00:22:56,262 --> 00:22:58,164 - (kids agreeing) - Enough about me. 458 00:22:58,264 --> 00:23:01,947 How about I hear your performance song? 459 00:23:03,189 --> 00:23:05,851 You heard the woman. You ready? 460 00:23:05,951 --> 00:23:07,052 Let's show her a bit of what we got. 461 00:23:07,152 --> 00:23:08,133 Ugh. 462 00:23:08,233 --> 00:23:10,235 Really, Ethan? 463 00:23:11,437 --> 00:23:13,438 Sorry. 464 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:16,902 One, two, three, and-- 465 00:23:17,002 --> 00:23:19,004 (band playing "Deck the Halls") 466 00:23:20,525 --> 00:23:30,495 ♪ 467 00:23:49,994 --> 00:23:51,295 Excellent. 468 00:23:51,395 --> 00:23:53,397 You guys are getting better every day. 469 00:23:54,478 --> 00:23:56,300 What do you think? 470 00:23:56,400 --> 00:23:57,742 It sounds amazing! 471 00:23:57,842 --> 00:23:59,864 - Yeah? - Absolutely. 472 00:23:59,964 --> 00:24:02,066 May I make a tiny comment? 473 00:24:02,166 --> 00:24:04,828 - Be my guest. - Okay. 474 00:24:04,928 --> 00:24:06,910 You guys sound really good, 475 00:24:07,010 --> 00:24:09,913 but I can tell that you're trying so hard 476 00:24:10,013 --> 00:24:11,675 to make everything perfect 477 00:24:11,775 --> 00:24:14,598 that you're not really feeling the music. 478 00:24:14,698 --> 00:24:16,880 Well, there's nothing wrong with perfection. Right? 479 00:24:16,980 --> 00:24:19,563 Well, the audience won't notice technique 480 00:24:19,663 --> 00:24:22,926 but they will notice if the music makes them feel something. 481 00:24:23,026 --> 00:24:25,809 But, proper technique is important too. 482 00:24:25,909 --> 00:24:27,570 You need to have a solid understanding 483 00:24:27,670 --> 00:24:29,652 of the fundamentals of music if you're gonna be any good at it. 484 00:24:29,752 --> 00:24:30,653 Sure! 485 00:24:30,753 --> 00:24:32,215 But if you get bogged down 486 00:24:32,315 --> 00:24:34,657 with too much of that stuff, it's going to feel like school. 487 00:24:34,757 --> 00:24:37,540 Yeah, well, this is school. Right? 488 00:24:37,640 --> 00:24:39,382 All I'm saying is that, 489 00:24:39,482 --> 00:24:41,184 you know, if you just relax a little 490 00:24:41,284 --> 00:24:44,307 and try to feel the music in your heart, 491 00:24:44,407 --> 00:24:47,109 your piece will really soar. - Like your commercial soared? 492 00:24:47,209 --> 00:24:48,751 Kids: Ooh! 493 00:24:48,851 --> 00:24:50,473 Oof. 494 00:24:50,573 --> 00:24:51,914 Dude. 495 00:24:52,014 --> 00:24:53,916 (sighing) You know what? 496 00:24:54,016 --> 00:24:55,838 You're the one who wanted my help. 497 00:24:55,938 --> 00:24:58,180 No, I-- 498 00:25:01,904 --> 00:25:02,925 (door closing) 499 00:25:03,025 --> 00:25:04,366 Nice one, Mr. Tucker. 500 00:25:04,466 --> 00:25:06,048 You really know how to charm the ladies. 501 00:25:06,148 --> 00:25:09,231 - (kids chuckling) - Thank you, Ethan. 502 00:25:12,194 --> 00:25:15,837 Abby: I was right. He is so rude. 503 00:25:19,441 --> 00:25:22,263 I don't know why I'm doing this if he's just gonna insult me. 504 00:25:22,363 --> 00:25:25,467 He probably didn't mean anything by it, honey. 505 00:25:25,567 --> 00:25:27,388 Well, he basically called me a sellout. 506 00:25:27,488 --> 00:25:31,813 Well, are you passionate about those commercials you write? 507 00:25:33,254 --> 00:25:34,595 Not really. 508 00:25:34,695 --> 00:25:38,559 You're such a great singer and songwriter. 509 00:25:38,659 --> 00:25:41,522 I don't know why you stopped! Did something happen? 510 00:25:41,622 --> 00:25:44,045 Nothing happened, 511 00:25:44,145 --> 00:25:46,247 I just got busy with life, that's all. You know? 512 00:25:46,347 --> 00:25:50,050 I'm an adult. It happens. 513 00:25:50,150 --> 00:25:52,152 It doesn't have to happen. 514 00:25:53,233 --> 00:25:55,736 Well, I'm just glad tomorrow is Saturday. 515 00:25:55,836 --> 00:25:57,838 I'll be happy not to see Travis. 516 00:26:03,884 --> 00:26:06,526 (chickadee chirping) 517 00:26:14,694 --> 00:26:16,276 - Abby? Abby. - Oh, no. 518 00:26:16,376 --> 00:26:18,838 - About yesterday. - It's the weekend, Travis. 519 00:26:18,938 --> 00:26:20,400 I'm trying to do some Christmas shopping? 520 00:26:20,500 --> 00:26:22,121 I know, I just thought maybe I could buy you a coffee 521 00:26:22,221 --> 00:26:24,364 and apologise properly? - That's really not necessary. 522 00:26:24,464 --> 00:26:25,365 Please? 523 00:26:25,465 --> 00:26:27,046 (sighing) 524 00:26:27,146 --> 00:26:29,148 Fine. 525 00:26:35,795 --> 00:26:37,817 I didn't know what you wanted, 526 00:26:37,917 --> 00:26:39,779 so I just sorta got one of everything. 527 00:26:39,879 --> 00:26:41,500 Well, if you're trying to bribe me with sugar, 528 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:44,583 you're off to a good start. 529 00:26:44,683 --> 00:26:47,826 Okay, let's see what we got here. 530 00:26:47,926 --> 00:26:49,988 I think we got off on the wrong foot. 531 00:26:50,088 --> 00:26:51,910 That's an understatement. 532 00:26:52,010 --> 00:26:53,272 I've just been really overwhelmed 533 00:26:53,372 --> 00:26:55,073 with this whole performance thing and um, 534 00:26:55,173 --> 00:26:57,375 I took it out on you and I'm sorry. 535 00:26:58,537 --> 00:26:59,878 Whatever, it's fine. 536 00:26:59,978 --> 00:27:01,960 So we can start over? 537 00:27:02,060 --> 00:27:03,562 I'm Travis. 538 00:27:03,662 --> 00:27:05,483 I'm the music teacher at Bellville High School. 539 00:27:05,583 --> 00:27:09,688 - Seriously? - Just go with it. 540 00:27:09,788 --> 00:27:10,769 Hi, I'm Abby. 541 00:27:10,869 --> 00:27:12,410 Nice to meet you, Abby. 542 00:27:12,510 --> 00:27:13,892 My class has a very important 543 00:27:13,992 --> 00:27:15,773 Christmas pageant performance coming up. 544 00:27:15,873 --> 00:27:18,096 The whole department's kind of counting on it going well, 545 00:27:18,196 --> 00:27:19,537 and I could really use your help. 546 00:27:19,637 --> 00:27:20,818 What do you say? 547 00:27:20,918 --> 00:27:23,040 Travis, I've already agreed to help. 548 00:27:24,362 --> 00:27:25,743 Fine! 549 00:27:25,843 --> 00:27:27,024 I would be happy to help. 550 00:27:27,124 --> 00:27:28,426 Thank you. 551 00:27:28,526 --> 00:27:29,667 And again, I'm, uh-- 552 00:27:29,767 --> 00:27:32,890 I'm really sorry that I insulted you. 553 00:27:33,891 --> 00:27:34,832 Apology accepted. 554 00:27:34,932 --> 00:27:36,554 'Cause really, um, 555 00:27:36,654 --> 00:27:38,515 I'm quite impressed by you, actually. 556 00:27:38,615 --> 00:27:40,718 Really? 557 00:27:40,818 --> 00:27:42,800 Yeah, you're chasing your dreams. 558 00:27:42,900 --> 00:27:44,361 You make a living off songwriting! 559 00:27:44,461 --> 00:27:46,603 Right. 560 00:27:46,703 --> 00:27:47,804 Thanks. 561 00:27:47,904 --> 00:27:49,906 Truce? 562 00:27:50,947 --> 00:27:52,129 Truce. 563 00:27:52,229 --> 00:27:53,330 So, I'll see you there on Monday. 564 00:27:53,430 --> 00:27:54,331 I'll be there. 565 00:27:54,431 --> 00:27:56,533 Perfect. 566 00:27:56,633 --> 00:27:58,935 So, your turn. 567 00:27:59,035 --> 00:28:01,097 All three. 568 00:28:01,197 --> 00:28:05,181 - Is that a part of the truce? - Yummy. 569 00:28:05,281 --> 00:28:07,764 (band playing) 570 00:28:18,374 --> 00:28:19,475 Okay, guys. I wanna try something 571 00:28:19,575 --> 00:28:21,037 a little different today. 572 00:28:21,137 --> 00:28:22,758 Instead of practice we have free period? 573 00:28:22,858 --> 00:28:24,800 No, Ethan. Not that. 574 00:28:24,900 --> 00:28:28,244 I got some logistical stuff I gotta do for the performance, 575 00:28:28,344 --> 00:28:31,727 so, Abby is gonna take over teaching today. 576 00:28:31,827 --> 00:28:32,728 (kids reacting) 577 00:28:32,828 --> 00:28:33,969 What? 578 00:28:34,069 --> 00:28:35,090 Yeah, what? 579 00:28:35,190 --> 00:28:36,492 (chuckling) 580 00:28:36,592 --> 00:28:38,133 I think we could use another perspective. 581 00:28:38,233 --> 00:28:40,896 We do want this performance to be perfect, right? 582 00:28:40,996 --> 00:28:43,018 Yeah, but that doesn't mean I need to take over. 583 00:28:43,118 --> 00:28:45,300 Yeah, with all due respect, Mr. Tucker, 584 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:47,022 we don't have that many practices left. 585 00:28:47,122 --> 00:28:49,424 We can't afford to just waste time. 586 00:28:49,524 --> 00:28:50,826 Travis: It'll be great, okay? 587 00:28:50,926 --> 00:28:55,230 And I will be right over there, so all of you... 588 00:28:55,330 --> 00:28:57,432 listen to what she says. 589 00:28:57,532 --> 00:28:59,534 Okay? 590 00:29:04,018 --> 00:29:05,960 Okay. Um-- 591 00:29:06,060 --> 00:29:10,445 Well, now that I have your attention... 592 00:29:10,545 --> 00:29:12,807 Let's see. Uh-- 593 00:29:12,907 --> 00:29:17,752 Can anyone tell me what the number one rule in music is? 594 00:29:19,433 --> 00:29:21,055 Come on, anybody. 595 00:29:21,155 --> 00:29:23,277 Um, what's the number one rule in music? 596 00:29:25,319 --> 00:29:26,941 Yes, uh-- 597 00:29:27,041 --> 00:29:27,982 Travis: Yeah, Lila. 598 00:29:28,082 --> 00:29:29,303 Tone? 599 00:29:29,403 --> 00:29:32,065 Tone? That's good. 600 00:29:32,165 --> 00:29:34,568 Uh, any other ideas? 601 00:29:38,652 --> 00:29:40,273 Yes. - Pitch? 602 00:29:40,373 --> 00:29:42,556 Pitch, okay. 603 00:29:42,656 --> 00:29:43,837 That's also good. 604 00:29:43,937 --> 00:29:45,939 Anyone else? 605 00:29:49,943 --> 00:29:52,125 Uh, rhythm? 606 00:29:52,225 --> 00:29:54,127 Rhythm, all right. 607 00:29:54,227 --> 00:29:55,768 So, these are all very important, 608 00:29:55,868 --> 00:29:59,892 but the number one rule in music is there are no rules. 609 00:29:59,992 --> 00:30:03,656 What makes a great musician is listening. 610 00:30:03,756 --> 00:30:05,458 Their ability to listen is everything. 611 00:30:05,558 --> 00:30:08,461 And you need to listen to what's around you, okay? 612 00:30:08,561 --> 00:30:10,182 You have two ears, one mouth, 613 00:30:10,282 --> 00:30:13,626 so you should be listening twice as much as you're playing, 614 00:30:13,726 --> 00:30:16,509 and you should be having fun. 615 00:30:16,609 --> 00:30:19,551 But shouldn't we practice the song? 616 00:30:19,651 --> 00:30:21,634 Well, you can practice and have fun. 617 00:30:21,734 --> 00:30:23,675 There are many ways of practicing and improving 618 00:30:23,775 --> 00:30:25,397 at the same time. And, you know, 619 00:30:25,497 --> 00:30:28,440 one great way to practice and have fun 620 00:30:28,540 --> 00:30:30,542 is to play with your favourite songs. 621 00:30:32,104 --> 00:30:34,646 But we're not playing our favourite song for the pageant. 622 00:30:34,746 --> 00:30:37,449 Yes, you're right. You're not. 623 00:30:37,549 --> 00:30:39,211 But still great ear training. 624 00:30:39,311 --> 00:30:42,133 And you need to train your ears so you can trust your ears 625 00:30:42,233 --> 00:30:44,616 and train your ears to trust your intuition. 626 00:30:44,716 --> 00:30:47,859 And that will make the difference 627 00:30:47,959 --> 00:30:50,261 between a bad performance and a great performance. 628 00:30:50,361 --> 00:30:52,063 That all sounds cool, 629 00:30:52,163 --> 00:30:53,905 but I don't see how we can do all of that 630 00:30:54,005 --> 00:30:56,467 in time to get the perfect song for the performance. 631 00:30:56,567 --> 00:30:58,790 Well, it doesn't need to be perfect. 632 00:30:58,890 --> 00:31:01,312 You just need to make the audience feel something. 633 00:31:01,412 --> 00:31:03,514 Okay? 634 00:31:03,614 --> 00:31:04,875 So, let's give it a try. 635 00:31:04,975 --> 00:31:09,600 And a-one, a-two, a-one, two, three, and-- 636 00:31:09,700 --> 00:31:11,902 (band playing "Deck the Halls") 637 00:31:12,983 --> 00:31:14,985 Feel the music! 638 00:31:18,949 --> 00:31:20,951 Close your eyes if you need to. 639 00:31:22,793 --> 00:31:26,757 (band playing mechanically) 640 00:31:39,569 --> 00:31:43,052 (band playing swing version of "Deck the Halls") 641 00:31:48,297 --> 00:31:52,722 ♪ 642 00:31:52,822 --> 00:31:55,584 (trumpet playing flat note) 643 00:31:58,027 --> 00:32:04,613 ♪ 644 00:32:04,713 --> 00:32:06,375 Excellent! Yes, guys. Yes! 645 00:32:06,475 --> 00:32:08,657 That's what we're talking about. - Girl: That was awesome! 646 00:32:08,757 --> 00:32:10,339 Abby: Living in the moment. 647 00:32:10,439 --> 00:32:13,282 Feeling the music! 648 00:32:21,490 --> 00:32:24,152 Hey, Abby. Wait, wait, wait, wait. 649 00:32:24,252 --> 00:32:25,874 Hey. - Hey, Travis. 650 00:32:25,974 --> 00:32:27,836 What do you say we have lunch together? 651 00:32:27,936 --> 00:32:30,879 I-- it's Caputo's. - You got me. 652 00:32:30,979 --> 00:32:32,961 (chuckling) 653 00:32:33,061 --> 00:32:36,524 And you bought coffee too! 654 00:32:36,624 --> 00:32:40,928 Can we talk about how you were a natural back there? 655 00:32:41,028 --> 00:32:44,052 What were you, a teacher in a past life? 656 00:32:44,152 --> 00:32:46,654 I actually used to give music lessons on the side 657 00:32:46,754 --> 00:32:48,536 when I was in college. 658 00:32:48,636 --> 00:32:52,620 I really loved it, actually. - Yeah, I-- it shows. 659 00:32:52,720 --> 00:32:56,143 So, how are the commercials going? 660 00:32:56,243 --> 00:32:58,265 You don't really care about those, do you? 661 00:32:58,365 --> 00:33:01,068 Um, I mean, I do. 662 00:33:01,168 --> 00:33:03,390 It's just, uh, 663 00:33:03,490 --> 00:33:06,473 I guess, what I really wanna hear 664 00:33:06,573 --> 00:33:09,236 is something that you've written that you care about. 665 00:33:09,336 --> 00:33:11,959 Well, there's this one Christmas song I've been toying with. 666 00:33:12,059 --> 00:33:14,521 But-- - Okay! Well, there you go. 667 00:33:14,621 --> 00:33:17,023 Sing it for me! 668 00:33:19,145 --> 00:33:20,607 (clearing throat) 669 00:33:20,707 --> 00:33:21,968 Okay. Um-- 670 00:33:22,068 --> 00:33:25,672 ♪ Silent night filled with music now ♪ 671 00:33:27,433 --> 00:33:32,378 ♪ And each moment's like a Christmas wish come true ♪ 672 00:33:32,478 --> 00:33:35,421 ♪ Even though choirs are singin' ♪ 673 00:33:35,521 --> 00:33:37,704 ♪ Their songs of joy and praise ♪ 674 00:33:37,804 --> 00:33:42,288 ♪ My favourite Christmas Melody is you ♪ 675 00:33:43,689 --> 00:33:44,710 Wha? 676 00:33:44,810 --> 00:33:47,393 Abby, that was beautiful. 677 00:33:47,493 --> 00:33:49,315 I want, you know, just a little bit more time to work on it. 678 00:33:49,415 --> 00:33:51,076 I just haven't gotten to it. 679 00:33:51,176 --> 00:33:54,159 I've been so busy serenading people with-- sandwich bags. 680 00:33:54,259 --> 00:33:55,481 (chuckling) 681 00:33:55,581 --> 00:33:57,803 Well, I think you need to make time, 682 00:33:57,903 --> 00:34:00,085 because it's really great. 683 00:34:00,185 --> 00:34:01,246 I mean, I'm impressed. 684 00:34:01,346 --> 00:34:02,808 - Oh, please. - I'm impressed! 685 00:34:02,908 --> 00:34:06,732 - Well, I don't know. Whatever. - I'm serious! 686 00:34:06,832 --> 00:34:09,134 You get paid for writing songs. 687 00:34:09,234 --> 00:34:12,337 It's a lot more than I've ever done. 688 00:34:12,437 --> 00:34:16,661 I used to have a-- a dream of being a composer, but-- 689 00:34:16,761 --> 00:34:18,623 - Really? - Yeah, yeah. 690 00:34:18,723 --> 00:34:19,864 But I never swung for it. 691 00:34:19,964 --> 00:34:22,066 It always seemed like too much of a risk. 692 00:34:22,166 --> 00:34:24,068 Well, it is a lot of work, 693 00:34:24,168 --> 00:34:26,170 but it's never too late to reach for your dreams. 694 00:34:28,853 --> 00:34:30,855 No. No. 695 00:34:32,256 --> 00:34:36,040 Well, I'm not exactly pursuing my real dreams either, you know? 696 00:34:36,140 --> 00:34:37,842 Well, what are your real dreams? 697 00:34:37,942 --> 00:34:39,363 To be a musical artist. 698 00:34:39,463 --> 00:34:43,247 To sing Christmas songs like the one I just showed you. 699 00:34:43,347 --> 00:34:46,690 Okay, I love that! Why aren't you doing that? 700 00:34:46,790 --> 00:34:49,213 Well, my official excuse is work. 701 00:34:49,313 --> 00:34:53,217 But, honestly, I just haven't been really inspired lately. 702 00:34:53,317 --> 00:34:55,699 I only have that one verse. 703 00:34:55,799 --> 00:34:57,801 Well, what's holding you back? 704 00:34:58,802 --> 00:34:59,903 I'm not sure. 705 00:35:00,003 --> 00:35:01,345 I just thought coming back here 706 00:35:01,445 --> 00:35:04,828 would spark or light a fire under me, 707 00:35:04,928 --> 00:35:06,309 get that Christmas spirit back. 708 00:35:06,409 --> 00:35:08,632 It's just-- nothing's worked so far. 709 00:35:08,732 --> 00:35:11,715 Okay, I see now. 710 00:35:11,815 --> 00:35:13,957 You just need a little Christmas cheer. 711 00:35:14,057 --> 00:35:15,598 Something like that. 712 00:35:15,698 --> 00:35:18,801 Well then...it's a good thing that we're hanging out 713 00:35:18,901 --> 00:35:20,683 because I don't know if anyone told you 714 00:35:20,783 --> 00:35:23,126 but I'm kinda like the king of Christmas around this town. 715 00:35:23,226 --> 00:35:26,449 - The king of Christmas, huh? - Oh yeah, big time. 716 00:35:26,549 --> 00:35:28,891 (laughing) That's a pretty big statement 717 00:35:28,991 --> 00:35:30,253 considering you live in Bellville. 718 00:35:30,353 --> 00:35:31,734 Yeah. 719 00:35:31,834 --> 00:35:33,496 We are like "the" capital of Christmas here. 720 00:35:33,596 --> 00:35:36,018 - Mm-hm. - You're not even from here. 721 00:35:36,118 --> 00:35:38,420 Well, why do you think I moved here? 722 00:35:38,520 --> 00:35:41,303 I thought you moved here for your dad. 723 00:35:41,403 --> 00:35:43,025 Well, no, I did. You're right. 724 00:35:43,125 --> 00:35:45,607 But I mean, the Christmas thing was a huge draw! 725 00:35:46,929 --> 00:35:49,471 You know what? 726 00:35:49,571 --> 00:35:52,154 I am gonna make it my personal mission 727 00:35:52,254 --> 00:35:53,715 to help you get back your Christmas spirit. 728 00:35:53,815 --> 00:35:54,756 - What? - Yeah. 729 00:35:54,856 --> 00:35:56,398 Why? 730 00:35:56,498 --> 00:35:59,060 Well, take it as a thank you for helping me with class. 731 00:36:00,542 --> 00:36:02,764 And how exactly are you gonna do that? 732 00:36:02,864 --> 00:36:05,086 (sighing) 733 00:36:05,186 --> 00:36:07,449 I'm not sure yet. 734 00:36:07,549 --> 00:36:10,091 But I will do it. You just wait and see. 735 00:36:10,191 --> 00:36:12,553 Whatever you say. 736 00:36:15,316 --> 00:36:23,144 ♪ 737 00:36:23,244 --> 00:36:27,228 - Hey, baby. - Hey, Mom. What's all this? 738 00:36:27,328 --> 00:36:29,870 I'm stringing garland to help decorate for the tree ceremony. 739 00:36:29,970 --> 00:36:31,552 You wanna help? 740 00:36:31,652 --> 00:36:33,954 Oh, I'd love to but I was just about to get back to work. 741 00:36:34,054 --> 00:36:34,955 Oh, okay. 742 00:36:35,055 --> 00:36:37,057 That's okay, baby. 743 00:36:39,379 --> 00:36:40,401 You know what? 744 00:36:40,501 --> 00:36:43,143 I can take a break. - Yay! 745 00:36:44,945 --> 00:36:46,647 So, how are the kids sounding, co-director? 746 00:36:46,747 --> 00:36:48,649 Temporary co-director. 747 00:36:48,749 --> 00:36:52,292 I'm just saying, you'd fit in really well around here. 748 00:36:52,392 --> 00:36:53,773 I like having you home, honey. 749 00:36:53,873 --> 00:36:55,875 I like being home, Mom. 750 00:36:57,717 --> 00:37:00,100 (crunching) Is this butter? 751 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:02,882 Stop eating the decorations! 752 00:37:05,485 --> 00:37:07,146 Travis: Remember what Abby taught you. 753 00:37:07,246 --> 00:37:10,950 Listen to what's being played and feel the music. 754 00:37:11,050 --> 00:37:13,032 (Band playing jazzy version of "Deck the Halls") 755 00:37:13,132 --> 00:37:21,340 ♪ 756 00:37:30,829 --> 00:37:37,356 ♪ 757 00:37:38,717 --> 00:37:40,218 Very, very nice, guys! 758 00:37:40,318 --> 00:37:42,100 I really feel like Abby's suggestions 759 00:37:42,200 --> 00:37:43,742 really helped out on that one. What do you think? 760 00:37:43,842 --> 00:37:45,103 - It was amazing. - Right? 761 00:37:45,203 --> 00:37:46,104 Oh, yeah. 762 00:37:46,204 --> 00:37:48,066 But Ethan, bud! 763 00:37:48,166 --> 00:37:50,028 You look bored to tears! 764 00:37:50,128 --> 00:37:52,270 (students chuckling) 765 00:37:52,370 --> 00:37:56,154 We want to show the superintendent passion. 766 00:37:56,254 --> 00:37:59,597 There must be something about music that you like. 767 00:37:59,697 --> 00:38:01,639 Have you tried any other instruments? 768 00:38:01,739 --> 00:38:03,401 The pageant is next week. 769 00:38:03,501 --> 00:38:05,403 We don't have time to be adding new instruments into the mix. 770 00:38:05,503 --> 00:38:07,885 Okay, well, wait. I mean, Abby could be right. 771 00:38:07,985 --> 00:38:09,647 Maybe it'll make the performance better. 772 00:38:09,747 --> 00:38:11,369 We won't know until we try. 773 00:38:11,469 --> 00:38:13,371 Well, are there any other instruments that you wanna try 774 00:38:13,471 --> 00:38:15,693 or others that you played and actually liked? 775 00:38:15,793 --> 00:38:18,315 I mean, I've played a little piano before. 776 00:38:20,077 --> 00:38:22,199 Okay, great! Uh, show us what you got. 777 00:38:32,329 --> 00:38:34,851 It's okay. Just play what you can. 778 00:38:37,454 --> 00:38:41,658 (Slow, soft jazz version of "Deck the Halls") 779 00:38:45,021 --> 00:38:50,807 ♪ 780 00:38:50,907 --> 00:38:52,909 (adding flourishes) 781 00:39:00,516 --> 00:39:02,518 (surprised chuckling) 782 00:39:09,405 --> 00:39:17,853 ♪ 783 00:39:29,304 --> 00:39:31,126 (song ending) 784 00:39:31,226 --> 00:39:34,329 Ethan, you can play the piano! 785 00:39:34,429 --> 00:39:35,811 A little bit. 786 00:39:35,911 --> 00:39:38,293 (laughing) What?! Are you-- 787 00:39:38,393 --> 00:39:39,694 That's incredible! 788 00:39:39,794 --> 00:39:41,336 Why didn't you tell me you could do that? 789 00:39:41,436 --> 00:39:43,898 I don't know! I guess I never really thought of it. 790 00:39:43,998 --> 00:39:45,300 Um-- (sighing) 791 00:39:45,400 --> 00:39:46,861 I just didn't see the point. 792 00:39:46,961 --> 00:39:49,103 It's not like I'm gonna do anything with it anyway. 793 00:39:49,203 --> 00:39:50,705 Why would you think that? 794 00:39:50,805 --> 00:39:52,387 Ethan: I already know what I'm doing with my life. 795 00:39:52,487 --> 00:39:54,188 I'm taking over my family's restaurant. 796 00:39:54,288 --> 00:39:56,751 There's no reason you can't do both. 797 00:39:56,851 --> 00:39:58,553 Just seems like a waste of time, I guess. 798 00:39:58,653 --> 00:40:01,115 I have to do cooking classes, business courses. 799 00:40:01,215 --> 00:40:03,077 You have to play in the Christmas pageant. 800 00:40:03,177 --> 00:40:04,919 Oh, I don't think that's a good idea. 801 00:40:05,019 --> 00:40:07,882 You won't have to play triangle anymore. 802 00:40:07,982 --> 00:40:09,984 Deal. 803 00:40:12,306 --> 00:40:14,308 Wow. 804 00:40:15,429 --> 00:40:17,851 I swear, these kids surprise me every day. 805 00:40:17,951 --> 00:40:19,293 No kidding. 806 00:40:19,393 --> 00:40:21,935 So I was thinking, uh, what are you doing tonight? 807 00:40:22,035 --> 00:40:23,256 Tonight? 808 00:40:23,356 --> 00:40:24,738 Nothing. Why? 809 00:40:24,838 --> 00:40:26,139 Well, I did promise that I would help you 810 00:40:26,239 --> 00:40:27,661 get your Christmas spirit back, 811 00:40:27,761 --> 00:40:29,703 and the music room is missing a Christmas tree. 812 00:40:29,803 --> 00:40:32,425 Ah! You wanna decorate a Christmas tree together? 813 00:40:32,525 --> 00:40:34,267 Yeah, why not? I mean, the kids'll love it 814 00:40:34,367 --> 00:40:37,070 and I'm assuming you haven't done one this year yet? 815 00:40:37,170 --> 00:40:38,431 Try five years. 816 00:40:38,531 --> 00:40:41,154 All the more reason! So, what do you say? 817 00:40:41,254 --> 00:40:43,756 Music room at 7:00? - Okay. Let's do it. 818 00:40:43,856 --> 00:40:45,858 Okay. 819 00:40:55,187 --> 00:40:56,649 Ooh, is this a date? 820 00:40:56,749 --> 00:40:58,050 What? No! 821 00:40:58,150 --> 00:41:00,773 It's just a Christmas thing. 822 00:41:00,873 --> 00:41:02,895 Enjoying the season or whatever. 823 00:41:02,995 --> 00:41:05,057 It just seems like the two of you 824 00:41:05,157 --> 00:41:06,578 decorating a tree alone at night, 825 00:41:06,678 --> 00:41:08,380 it kinda seems like a date to me. 826 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:10,622 - Well, it's not. - Oh. 827 00:41:10,722 --> 00:41:12,865 He is single. And kinda handsome? 828 00:41:12,965 --> 00:41:16,268 You want me to start hounding you about your love life? 829 00:41:16,368 --> 00:41:18,610 - Absolutely not. - Thank you. 830 00:41:20,332 --> 00:41:25,156 Bye, Mom. Love you! - Love you, sweetheart. 831 00:41:25,256 --> 00:41:28,239 Have fun on your non-date. 832 00:41:28,339 --> 00:41:32,183 (Casey singing on radio) ♪ Mm ♪ 833 00:41:35,066 --> 00:41:37,649 ♪ It's always something special ♪ 834 00:41:37,749 --> 00:41:40,611 So, is this your personal tree decorating playlist? 835 00:41:40,711 --> 00:41:43,454 Yeah, it's got all the modern Christmas classics. 836 00:41:43,554 --> 00:41:46,457 I can't help myself. 837 00:41:46,557 --> 00:41:48,699 Well, you are the king of Christmas, after all. 838 00:41:48,799 --> 00:41:52,463 And don't you forget it! (chuckling) 839 00:41:52,563 --> 00:41:54,825 Oh, I love this one. 840 00:41:54,925 --> 00:41:57,308 ♪ As long as you are there ♪ 841 00:41:57,408 --> 00:42:01,331 ♪ Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 842 00:42:02,493 --> 00:42:04,675 ♪ Forget about the holly ♪ 843 00:42:04,775 --> 00:42:07,598 ♪ And the mistletoe too ♪ 844 00:42:07,698 --> 00:42:08,759 Come on, sing it with me. 845 00:42:08,859 --> 00:42:11,521 ♪ Stockings hung with care ♪ 846 00:42:11,621 --> 00:42:14,444 ♪ Won't matter if you aren't there ♪ 847 00:42:14,544 --> 00:42:18,208 ♪ 'Cause Christmas isn't Christmas without you ♪ 848 00:42:18,308 --> 00:42:20,530 Come on, sing it! - I'm good, thanks. 849 00:42:20,630 --> 00:42:21,851 Oh, come on! You're no fun. 850 00:42:21,951 --> 00:42:23,733 Come on, you're my Christmas apprentice. 851 00:42:23,833 --> 00:42:24,854 You must do as I say! 852 00:42:24,954 --> 00:42:27,277 Look, I don't want to, okay?! 853 00:42:31,441 --> 00:42:34,504 ♪ All year round ♪ 854 00:42:34,604 --> 00:42:37,827 Ugh, my gosh. I didn't mean to snap. 855 00:42:37,927 --> 00:42:40,630 The song is fine, I just-- 856 00:42:40,730 --> 00:42:42,351 No, no, it's cool. 857 00:42:42,451 --> 00:42:44,754 I'd uh-- I'd lash out too if I had to listen to me sing. 858 00:42:44,854 --> 00:42:46,635 Maybe we need a cookie break. 859 00:42:46,735 --> 00:42:48,677 You know, get my blood sugar up. 860 00:42:48,777 --> 00:42:51,840 I think I'm just hangry. - All right. Yeah. 861 00:42:51,940 --> 00:42:53,842 Hey, did you bring any of your mother's ginger snap cookies? 862 00:42:53,942 --> 00:42:55,444 You bet I did. 863 00:42:55,544 --> 00:42:57,606 Oh, I think you just saved Christmas. 864 00:42:57,706 --> 00:43:00,649 I may or may not have some hot cider stashed around here. 865 00:43:00,749 --> 00:43:04,413 - Ooh, you just levelled up! - Come on. 866 00:43:04,513 --> 00:43:06,515 Phew. 867 00:43:07,756 --> 00:43:10,298 - Here you are, your cider, Madam. 868 00:43:10,398 --> 00:43:12,420 - Thanks. - It's hot. 869 00:43:12,520 --> 00:43:14,462 So, you've been holding out on me. 870 00:43:14,562 --> 00:43:15,463 What do you mean? 871 00:43:15,563 --> 00:43:16,665 You can sing. 872 00:43:16,765 --> 00:43:18,026 Ah-ho! 873 00:43:18,126 --> 00:43:19,667 I thought you said you were a composer. 874 00:43:19,767 --> 00:43:21,889 Yeah, well, there's a lot you don't know about me. 875 00:43:24,052 --> 00:43:26,074 I actually wrote a verse for that Christmas song 876 00:43:26,174 --> 00:43:27,235 that you showed me the other day. 877 00:43:27,335 --> 00:43:29,277 I hope I'm not imposing. 878 00:43:29,377 --> 00:43:30,678 No way! 879 00:43:30,778 --> 00:43:33,040 Of course not. - Well, I'm not as good as you. 880 00:43:33,140 --> 00:43:35,243 I should probably just leave it to the professionals. 881 00:43:35,343 --> 00:43:37,445 Don't be silly. 882 00:43:37,545 --> 00:43:38,846 I'd love to hear it sometime. 883 00:43:38,946 --> 00:43:40,948 - Yeah? - Yeah. 884 00:43:42,550 --> 00:43:44,551 How 'bout now? 885 00:43:52,079 --> 00:43:54,741 All right, I'm uh-- 886 00:43:54,841 --> 00:43:58,585 a little nervous showing you this, 887 00:43:58,685 --> 00:44:00,867 but uh, I mean, it's probably gonna be terrible. 888 00:44:00,967 --> 00:44:02,969 Play it for me! 889 00:44:04,090 --> 00:44:05,272 All right. 890 00:44:05,372 --> 00:44:07,374 Here's the new verse that I wrote. 891 00:44:08,535 --> 00:44:12,539 ♪ This December could last a year ♪ 892 00:44:15,221 --> 00:44:18,584 ♪ I'd be happy and I'd still be wantin' more ♪ 893 00:44:19,866 --> 00:44:23,009 ♪ With the fire here before us ♪ 894 00:44:23,109 --> 00:44:25,251 ♪ And winter's quiet hum ♪ 895 00:44:25,351 --> 00:44:29,675 ♪ Still my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 896 00:44:31,757 --> 00:44:33,419 That sounds good. 897 00:44:33,519 --> 00:44:35,501 (sighing) I know it's your song, 898 00:44:35,601 --> 00:44:38,184 and I don't wanna edge in on your creativity, I just-- 899 00:44:38,284 --> 00:44:39,825 you said you were stuck and I thought maybe 900 00:44:39,925 --> 00:44:41,927 some additional lyrics might help to spark something. 901 00:44:44,610 --> 00:44:46,111 Well. 902 00:44:46,211 --> 00:44:49,815 "With the fire here before us and winter's quiet hum." 903 00:44:51,136 --> 00:44:52,557 That's poetry. 904 00:44:52,657 --> 00:44:55,520 I love it. - Really? You like it? 905 00:44:55,620 --> 00:44:58,043 No, I love it. 906 00:44:58,143 --> 00:45:01,766 You know, you keep trying to put yourself in the background 907 00:45:01,866 --> 00:45:04,089 but you really deserve to be in the spotlight. 908 00:45:04,189 --> 00:45:06,951 I could say the same about you. 909 00:45:14,318 --> 00:45:16,381 I wrote "Christmas Without You". 910 00:45:16,481 --> 00:45:17,862 I'm sorry? 911 00:45:17,962 --> 00:45:20,144 That Casey Macey song? 912 00:45:20,244 --> 00:45:22,386 That's why I reacted the way I did 913 00:45:22,486 --> 00:45:23,868 when we were decorating the tree. 914 00:45:23,968 --> 00:45:26,630 (chuckling) What do you mean, you wrote-- 915 00:45:26,730 --> 00:45:28,833 I mean, that would be amazing. It's a super big hit. 916 00:45:28,933 --> 00:45:31,275 Well, for her it was. 917 00:45:31,375 --> 00:45:33,637 She heard me sing it at a showcase. 918 00:45:33,737 --> 00:45:35,959 She even said she wanted to collaborate with me 919 00:45:36,059 --> 00:45:40,124 and then she decided that she really didn't need me after all. 920 00:45:40,224 --> 00:45:42,326 Are you saying that she stole it? 921 00:45:42,426 --> 00:45:44,448 I couldn't really prove it. 922 00:45:44,548 --> 00:45:47,531 My manager hired a lawyer and-- 923 00:45:47,631 --> 00:45:48,892 (sighing) 924 00:45:48,992 --> 00:45:50,373 --just, she said there was nothing 925 00:45:50,473 --> 00:45:52,055 that we could even do about it legally 926 00:45:52,155 --> 00:45:53,777 because of the copyright laws. 927 00:45:53,877 --> 00:45:55,879 (sighing) 928 00:45:57,881 --> 00:46:00,503 I mean, it's no wonder you lost your inspiration. 929 00:46:00,603 --> 00:46:03,086 That's horrible. I'm so sorry that happened to you. 930 00:46:05,568 --> 00:46:08,031 You know, I've never told anyone that story before. 931 00:46:08,131 --> 00:46:10,633 Well, your secret's safe with me. 932 00:46:10,733 --> 00:46:12,915 Thanks. 933 00:46:13,015 --> 00:46:16,399 Well, this new song, it just needs a chorus 934 00:46:16,499 --> 00:46:19,402 and I was thinking maybe you could write it with me. 935 00:46:19,502 --> 00:46:20,963 Really? 936 00:46:21,063 --> 00:46:22,645 Yeah! 937 00:46:22,745 --> 00:46:23,966 I'd love that, yeah! 938 00:46:24,066 --> 00:46:25,768 Um, I mean, I'm free tomorrow. 939 00:46:25,868 --> 00:46:28,611 I mean, unless you have a date or something like that. 940 00:46:28,711 --> 00:46:30,973 Oh no, I don't. But if you do-- 941 00:46:31,073 --> 00:46:33,075 I don't. 942 00:46:40,322 --> 00:46:43,665 Uh, it's getting pretty late. 943 00:46:43,765 --> 00:46:45,267 So-- 944 00:46:45,367 --> 00:46:47,589 we probably better get going. 945 00:46:47,689 --> 00:46:49,511 Yeah. No, it is late. 946 00:46:49,611 --> 00:46:51,633 Yeah. 947 00:46:51,733 --> 00:46:53,735 Yeah. 948 00:47:02,663 --> 00:47:11,612 ♪ 949 00:47:11,712 --> 00:47:13,794 (band playing swing version of "Deck the Halls") 950 00:47:15,636 --> 00:47:25,606 ♪ 951 00:47:42,342 --> 00:47:44,344 Travis: You guys are killin' it! 952 00:47:48,988 --> 00:47:51,130 Abby: Not this. Not this. 953 00:47:51,230 --> 00:47:53,493 Definitely not this. 954 00:47:53,593 --> 00:47:56,696 (sighing) I have nothing to wear. 955 00:47:56,796 --> 00:47:58,818 I thought you were just writing a song together. 956 00:47:58,918 --> 00:48:00,460 What does it matter what you wear? 957 00:48:00,560 --> 00:48:03,182 It doesn't. I just don't wanna look bad, you know? 958 00:48:03,282 --> 00:48:05,865 Mm-hm. You like him. 959 00:48:05,965 --> 00:48:07,787 What? No. 960 00:48:07,887 --> 00:48:08,868 Don't lie to me. 961 00:48:08,968 --> 00:48:09,869 Whitney. 962 00:48:09,969 --> 00:48:11,590 Abby. 963 00:48:11,690 --> 00:48:13,672 (doorbell ringing) 964 00:48:13,772 --> 00:48:15,814 He's here. I gotta go. 965 00:48:20,459 --> 00:48:23,562 Hey. 966 00:48:23,662 --> 00:48:26,164 Hi. 967 00:48:26,264 --> 00:48:28,266 I brought these. 968 00:48:29,027 --> 00:48:31,029 You brought me flowers? 969 00:48:32,150 --> 00:48:33,852 Um, they're for your mom, actually. 970 00:48:33,952 --> 00:48:35,533 Oh. 971 00:48:35,633 --> 00:48:38,136 Did I hear "flowers"? 972 00:48:38,236 --> 00:48:40,819 (chuckling) They're beautiful, Travis. Thank you. 973 00:48:40,919 --> 00:48:42,700 If you'll excuse me, 974 00:48:42,800 --> 00:48:45,623 I have about a billion cookies to cook for this weekend. 975 00:48:45,723 --> 00:48:46,864 You want some help? 976 00:48:46,964 --> 00:48:49,067 I thought you guys were writing. 977 00:48:49,167 --> 00:48:50,748 No reason we can't do both! 978 00:48:50,848 --> 00:48:54,051 Oh, well, I'd love the help, honey. Thank you. 979 00:49:01,779 --> 00:49:04,562 Sorry this isn't the easiest way to write a song. 980 00:49:04,662 --> 00:49:07,004 Oh, I don't know. Maybe it'll be an innovative new way 981 00:49:07,104 --> 00:49:09,106 of unleashing our creativity. 982 00:49:10,507 --> 00:49:14,731 It feels like old times and I'm a giddy child. 983 00:49:14,831 --> 00:49:16,833 (giggling) 984 00:49:18,315 --> 00:49:19,536 Wait, that sounds good. 985 00:49:19,636 --> 00:49:22,579 Let's remember that. - Hmm. 986 00:49:22,679 --> 00:49:24,701 Or maybe something like-- 987 00:49:24,801 --> 00:49:27,203 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 988 00:49:29,686 --> 00:49:30,627 And-- 989 00:49:30,727 --> 00:49:33,229 ♪ And I can't help but-- 990 00:49:33,329 --> 00:49:36,492 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 991 00:49:38,815 --> 00:49:41,197 That's really special. 992 00:49:41,297 --> 00:49:43,299 Write that down. 993 00:49:47,823 --> 00:49:49,365 And then we slide up like this. 994 00:49:49,465 --> 00:49:50,446 Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah. 995 00:49:50,546 --> 00:49:52,868 - All right. Well, uh... - Yeah. 996 00:49:57,313 --> 00:50:07,002 ♪ 997 00:50:12,367 --> 00:50:13,508 (soft chatter under music) 998 00:50:13,608 --> 00:50:15,671 - I can play a C a little-- - Yeah. 999 00:50:15,771 --> 00:50:17,772 - (chuckling) Okay. - Yes! 1000 00:50:22,937 --> 00:50:32,907 ♪ 1001 00:50:51,685 --> 00:50:55,249 ♪ Still my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1002 00:51:00,053 --> 00:51:02,055 ♪ Hmm ♪ 1003 00:51:05,058 --> 00:51:06,480 Oh my goodness. 1004 00:51:06,580 --> 00:51:09,883 Gosh, it's so good! - Ah, it's so good. 1005 00:51:09,983 --> 00:51:11,485 I think we should send it out. 1006 00:51:11,585 --> 00:51:12,886 What, like to labels? 1007 00:51:12,986 --> 00:51:14,367 Yeah, is that crazy? 1008 00:51:14,467 --> 00:51:17,611 I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. 1009 00:51:17,711 --> 00:51:19,212 I have a friend that I went to high school with 1010 00:51:19,312 --> 00:51:20,453 who works at a management company. 1011 00:51:20,553 --> 00:51:22,095 I-- I could reach out. 1012 00:51:22,195 --> 00:51:24,057 Maybe we should send it through my agent Brenda. 1013 00:51:24,157 --> 00:51:25,378 It'll be more official. 1014 00:51:25,478 --> 00:51:27,480 Perfect. 1015 00:51:28,121 --> 00:51:29,422 Yeah. 1016 00:51:29,522 --> 00:51:32,745 (composing text) Let me know your thoughts. 1017 00:51:32,845 --> 00:51:34,867 Think we have a winner. 1018 00:51:34,967 --> 00:51:36,028 (phone notification dinging) 1019 00:51:36,128 --> 00:51:37,550 There. Sent. 1020 00:51:37,650 --> 00:51:39,071 Wow. Oh! 1021 00:51:39,171 --> 00:51:41,113 I CC'ed you, so you have a copy of the recording too. 1022 00:51:41,213 --> 00:51:43,215 Awesome. 1023 00:51:44,657 --> 00:51:46,238 What if she doesn't like it? 1024 00:51:46,338 --> 00:51:49,642 How could she not like it? It's objectively incredible. 1025 00:51:49,742 --> 00:51:51,644 Is it? 1026 00:51:51,744 --> 00:51:55,768 Look, even if she doesn't like it, 1027 00:51:55,868 --> 00:51:59,051 you're still more impressive than 99% of the people out there 1028 00:51:59,151 --> 00:52:01,533 that don't have the guts to follow their dreams! 1029 00:52:01,633 --> 00:52:03,855 And we made an amazing song. 1030 00:52:03,955 --> 00:52:08,099 So no matter what, we always have this. 1031 00:52:08,199 --> 00:52:10,502 You're right. 1032 00:52:10,602 --> 00:52:13,425 Besides, there's no way she won't love it! 1033 00:52:13,525 --> 00:52:15,427 Oh, I can't wait for us to get in the studio 1034 00:52:15,527 --> 00:52:17,348 and record this next big Christmas hit! 1035 00:52:17,448 --> 00:52:19,450 Right? I-- 1036 00:52:19,811 --> 00:52:20,792 "Us"? 1037 00:52:20,892 --> 00:52:23,074 Yeah, you're my partner, right? 1038 00:52:23,174 --> 00:52:25,276 Partner? 1039 00:52:25,376 --> 00:52:29,600 I mean...yeah. 1040 00:52:29,700 --> 00:52:31,702 Partner. 1041 00:52:32,463 --> 00:52:34,465 Yeah! 1042 00:52:37,188 --> 00:52:40,571 Ooh, I just love that song you were singing. 1043 00:52:40,671 --> 00:52:43,794 You two work well together. 1044 00:52:48,038 --> 00:52:51,241 (band finishing song) 1045 00:52:53,724 --> 00:52:56,066 Guys, we are lookin' so good for this performance! 1046 00:52:56,166 --> 00:52:57,467 I wanna mix it up a little bit. 1047 00:52:57,567 --> 00:52:59,229 Don't you think we should keep practicing? 1048 00:52:59,329 --> 00:53:00,470 The pageant's in three days! 1049 00:53:00,570 --> 00:53:02,432 We've practiced enough. 1050 00:53:02,532 --> 00:53:05,075 I want us to loosen up and have some fun. 1051 00:53:05,175 --> 00:53:07,197 Said no winner ever. 1052 00:53:07,297 --> 00:53:10,039 (students chuckling) 1053 00:53:10,139 --> 00:53:12,762 All right, we're gonna try a new song. 1054 00:53:12,862 --> 00:53:15,245 It's called "A Christmas Melody" 1055 00:53:15,345 --> 00:53:17,246 and Abby and I wrote it. 1056 00:53:17,346 --> 00:53:18,408 (students' impressed reactions) 1057 00:53:18,508 --> 00:53:19,409 You guys wrote this? 1058 00:53:19,509 --> 00:53:20,490 - Mm-hm. - Ethan: Cool. 1059 00:53:20,590 --> 00:53:22,932 Oh, yeah. 1060 00:53:23,032 --> 00:53:24,534 So, you can take one yourselves 1061 00:53:24,634 --> 00:53:26,656 and pass one to the row behind you. 1062 00:53:26,756 --> 00:53:28,377 Sorry the sheet music is handwritten 1063 00:53:28,477 --> 00:53:32,501 but take it home, give it a try. 1064 00:53:32,601 --> 00:53:34,263 (school bell ringing) 1065 00:53:34,363 --> 00:53:37,746 Okay. Your homework is to practice this new piece 1066 00:53:37,846 --> 00:53:39,708 and we'll take a look at it next week, all right? 1067 00:53:39,808 --> 00:53:41,590 - Girl: Okay, thank you! - Boy: Thank you, Sir. 1068 00:53:41,690 --> 00:53:43,692 (chatter) 1069 00:53:49,458 --> 00:53:52,000 - So, had an idea. - What's that? 1070 00:53:52,100 --> 00:53:53,482 Gingerbread houses. 1071 00:53:53,582 --> 00:53:54,843 Mmm. 1072 00:53:54,943 --> 00:53:56,645 I found some kits in my mom's pantry. 1073 00:53:56,745 --> 00:53:58,887 I like where your head's at. 1074 00:53:58,987 --> 00:54:00,809 So, this evening? Uh, my house? 1075 00:54:00,909 --> 00:54:02,370 I'll be there. 1076 00:54:02,470 --> 00:54:04,472 Cool. 1077 00:54:08,156 --> 00:54:10,598 - Good work, everybody. - Thank you. 1078 00:54:11,919 --> 00:54:13,921 - Boy: Bye. - Girl: Bye. 1079 00:54:19,407 --> 00:54:21,068 Oh, Ethan. Hold back a sec. 1080 00:54:21,168 --> 00:54:23,591 What up, Mr. Tucker? - Travis: I've been thinkin'. 1081 00:54:23,691 --> 00:54:26,754 I think you should apply to the Powell School of Music. 1082 00:54:26,854 --> 00:54:28,395 The one in New York? 1083 00:54:28,495 --> 00:54:29,797 Isn't that like, really hard to get into? 1084 00:54:29,897 --> 00:54:31,599 Yeah, but I know the admissions coordinator. 1085 00:54:31,699 --> 00:54:33,480 I can put in a good word. 1086 00:54:33,580 --> 00:54:35,442 Look, I'm not going to college. I told you. 1087 00:54:35,542 --> 00:54:36,844 I'm taking over my family's restaurant. 1088 00:54:36,944 --> 00:54:39,446 And that's a very noble plan, Ethan. 1089 00:54:39,546 --> 00:54:41,808 Look, I've been there. It's delicious. 1090 00:54:41,908 --> 00:54:43,370 But is that really what you want? 1091 00:54:43,470 --> 00:54:46,333 I mean, is playing the piano even a career? 1092 00:54:46,433 --> 00:54:47,734 Absolutely. 1093 00:54:47,834 --> 00:54:50,297 I mean, you could play in an orchestra. 1094 00:54:50,397 --> 00:54:51,978 You could score films. 1095 00:54:52,078 --> 00:54:53,540 You could work as a session musician. 1096 00:54:53,640 --> 00:54:56,663 You could even do commercials like Miss Walker. 1097 00:54:56,763 --> 00:54:58,765 Uh, I don't know. 1098 00:54:59,566 --> 00:55:02,268 Ethan, you are so talented, okay? 1099 00:55:02,368 --> 00:55:04,470 You can't waste that in the back of a kitchen! 1100 00:55:04,570 --> 00:55:07,673 I mean, it would be pretty cool to play music for a living. 1101 00:55:07,773 --> 00:55:10,556 Right? All I'm asking is you apply. 1102 00:55:10,656 --> 00:55:11,998 Okay? You just make the audition tape 1103 00:55:12,098 --> 00:55:13,759 and you can decide if you wanna go later. 1104 00:55:13,859 --> 00:55:16,322 If I make a tape, will you stop bugging me? 1105 00:55:16,422 --> 00:55:18,684 Never. 1106 00:55:18,784 --> 00:55:20,646 I will never stop pushing you. 1107 00:55:20,746 --> 00:55:22,248 (sighing) Fine. 1108 00:55:22,348 --> 00:55:23,849 All right! Good. Let's go. 1109 00:55:23,949 --> 00:55:25,451 - Right now? - Yeah! 1110 00:55:25,551 --> 00:55:27,553 No time like the present. 1111 00:55:29,515 --> 00:55:31,516 (sighing) 1112 00:55:35,640 --> 00:55:37,462 So, what do you think, "Deck the Halls"? 1113 00:55:37,562 --> 00:55:39,624 I mean, it's not very original. 1114 00:55:39,724 --> 00:55:40,986 Can I do you and Mrs. Walker's song- 1115 00:55:41,086 --> 00:55:43,088 "A Christmas Melody"? 1116 00:55:44,529 --> 00:55:46,531 I'd be honoured. 1117 00:55:51,336 --> 00:55:58,463 ♪ 1118 00:56:02,066 --> 00:56:03,968 (phone ringing) 1119 00:56:04,068 --> 00:56:06,490 Brenda! What did you think about the song? 1120 00:56:06,590 --> 00:56:09,614 Yeah, Abby, about the song. What is this? 1121 00:56:09,714 --> 00:56:12,296 Did you like it? I have a new musical partner. 1122 00:56:12,396 --> 00:56:13,938 Abby, it's a Christmas song. 1123 00:56:14,038 --> 00:56:15,820 Christmas is a very competitive market. 1124 00:56:15,920 --> 00:56:18,342 I know, but the song is really good, 1125 00:56:18,442 --> 00:56:20,304 so I think it'll stand out. - Sure. 1126 00:56:20,404 --> 00:56:24,068 I'll send it out, see if there are any takers. I just-- 1127 00:56:24,168 --> 00:56:26,109 I don't know why you're wasting your time with all this stuff. 1128 00:56:26,209 --> 00:56:27,791 It's not a waste of time, it's-- 1129 00:56:27,891 --> 00:56:29,473 How are the commercials coming along? 1130 00:56:29,573 --> 00:56:31,555 I have a ton more corporate gigs you should be working on. 1131 00:56:31,655 --> 00:56:34,478 McKayla, email Abby the corporate gigs. 1132 00:56:34,578 --> 00:56:37,481 You know, I was thinking maybe I should put a pause on those. 1133 00:56:37,581 --> 00:56:40,403 What? Are you crazy? 1134 00:56:40,503 --> 00:56:44,327 I'm feeling really inspired with my own songs right now. 1135 00:56:44,427 --> 00:56:47,010 I may even start performing again. 1136 00:56:47,110 --> 00:56:50,093 Abby, you're at the top of your game. 1137 00:56:50,193 --> 00:56:53,216 If you quit now, someone will come in and take up your spot. 1138 00:56:53,316 --> 00:56:55,778 Well, that's a risk I'm willing to take. 1139 00:56:55,878 --> 00:56:59,782 Okay. All right, just-- don't say I didn't warn you. 1140 00:56:59,882 --> 00:57:01,103 Abby: I won't. 1141 00:57:01,203 --> 00:57:03,306 Thanks, Brenda! 1142 00:57:03,406 --> 00:57:05,428 I know you just want what's best for me. 1143 00:57:05,528 --> 00:57:07,069 Uh-huh. Sure. 1144 00:57:07,169 --> 00:57:09,531 Okay, bye! 1145 00:57:18,180 --> 00:57:20,302 Travis: I feel like I need more sprinkles. 1146 00:57:22,944 --> 00:57:25,807 Ooh. I'm missing a gumdrop. 1147 00:57:25,907 --> 00:57:27,169 I don't have any of those left, 1148 00:57:27,269 --> 00:57:29,571 but I do have a candy cane I can spare. 1149 00:57:29,671 --> 00:57:31,092 - I'll take that. - No. 1150 00:57:31,192 --> 00:57:33,855 I need those jellybeans first. 1151 00:57:33,955 --> 00:57:36,738 You drive a hard bargain, Travis Tucker, but a fair one. 1152 00:57:36,838 --> 00:57:38,660 There we go. 1153 00:57:38,760 --> 00:57:41,062 Oh, by the way, I spoke to Brenda 1154 00:57:41,162 --> 00:57:42,263 and she's gonna send the song out. 1155 00:57:42,363 --> 00:57:44,425 - Really? - Mm-hm. 1156 00:57:44,525 --> 00:57:46,107 Things are happening. 1157 00:57:46,207 --> 00:57:49,030 And I quit the commercials. I thought you should know. 1158 00:57:49,130 --> 00:57:51,512 - You did? - Yeah. 1159 00:57:51,612 --> 00:57:54,755 I wanna focus on singing more Christmas songs with you. 1160 00:57:54,855 --> 00:57:56,717 I personally think we make a great duo. 1161 00:57:56,817 --> 00:57:59,040 I do too. 1162 00:57:59,140 --> 00:58:02,443 And, since I have a little time on my hands, 1163 00:58:02,543 --> 00:58:04,285 I was thinking I could stick around 1164 00:58:04,385 --> 00:58:05,646 for a few more weeks in Bellville. 1165 00:58:05,746 --> 00:58:07,688 Well, that's great! 1166 00:58:07,788 --> 00:58:09,810 I mean, we could write another song. 1167 00:58:09,910 --> 00:58:11,331 Maybe we could try to perform at a coffee shop 1168 00:58:11,431 --> 00:58:12,613 or something like that? 1169 00:58:12,713 --> 00:58:15,255 Yeah, that's what I was thinking. 1170 00:58:15,355 --> 00:58:17,457 (phone ringing) 1171 00:58:17,557 --> 00:58:20,300 Um...shoot. 1172 00:58:20,400 --> 00:58:21,742 I should take this. 1173 00:58:21,842 --> 00:58:23,463 Take it in my room. 1174 00:58:23,563 --> 00:58:24,945 I'll make us some hot toddies. 1175 00:58:25,045 --> 00:58:27,047 Okay, thank you. 1176 00:58:43,783 --> 00:58:47,527 Travis through door: The song's called "A Christmas Melody". 1177 00:58:47,627 --> 00:58:48,728 It's amazing, okay? 1178 00:58:48,828 --> 00:58:50,049 You're not gonna believe your ears. 1179 00:58:50,149 --> 00:58:52,351 No, I swear. (chuckling) 1180 00:58:54,313 --> 00:58:56,215 No, I have it on my phone right now. 1181 00:58:56,315 --> 00:58:58,337 We already submitted it through more official channels 1182 00:58:58,437 --> 00:59:01,520 but, if you want, I could send it to you right now. 1183 00:59:03,122 --> 00:59:05,064 Okay. 1184 00:59:05,164 --> 00:59:07,486 Yeah. Just a sec. (clearing throat) 1185 00:59:09,528 --> 00:59:11,530 (composing email) 1186 00:59:13,291 --> 00:59:15,754 Okay, it should be in your inbox now. 1187 00:59:15,854 --> 00:59:17,996 Thanks. I mean, this could have a big impact 1188 00:59:18,096 --> 00:59:20,318 and I really appreciate you giving it a listen. 1189 00:59:20,418 --> 00:59:22,080 Oh, um, 1190 00:59:22,180 --> 00:59:25,483 do me a favor and just keep this between us. 1191 00:59:25,583 --> 00:59:28,406 You know, I don't want anyone to know that I did this. 1192 00:59:28,506 --> 00:59:31,129 Well, you know how people are. 1193 00:59:31,229 --> 00:59:33,851 Especially musicians, yeah. 1194 00:59:33,951 --> 00:59:35,733 (chuckling) No. 1195 00:59:35,833 --> 00:59:37,835 Hey, thanks again. 1196 00:59:40,318 --> 00:59:42,320 (sighing) 1197 00:59:45,803 --> 00:59:47,805 (sighing) 1198 00:59:59,256 --> 01:00:00,637 All right, hot toddy time! 1199 01:00:00,737 --> 01:00:02,779 I think you should leave. 1200 01:00:04,821 --> 01:00:06,403 I thought we were doing gingerbread houses. 1201 01:00:06,503 --> 01:00:09,025 Mine's finished. Goodbye, Travis. 1202 01:00:12,629 --> 01:00:14,631 Are-- are you for real? 1203 01:00:19,996 --> 01:00:22,959 Okay. If that's what you want, I guess I'll see you in school. 1204 01:00:32,488 --> 01:00:34,710 I can't believe this is happening again! 1205 01:00:34,810 --> 01:00:38,554 This is exactly the reason why I left the business. 1206 01:00:38,654 --> 01:00:41,197 People are just so ruthless when it comes to getting ahead. 1207 01:00:41,297 --> 01:00:43,159 Even people in Bellville, I guess. 1208 01:00:43,259 --> 01:00:45,241 Oh, honey, I'm sorry he did that to you. 1209 01:00:45,341 --> 01:00:46,762 What a jerk. 1210 01:00:46,862 --> 01:00:48,964 Who woulda thought? - I wanna come back to New York. 1211 01:00:49,064 --> 01:00:51,326 But what about your mom? 1212 01:00:51,426 --> 01:00:53,428 Isn't this performance important for her? 1213 01:00:54,389 --> 01:00:55,571 Yeah. 1214 01:00:55,671 --> 01:00:57,933 Her school arts funding depends on it. 1215 01:00:58,033 --> 01:01:00,696 - Then you can't leave, right? - No. 1216 01:01:00,796 --> 01:01:03,378 Ugh! I'm just so mad! 1217 01:01:03,478 --> 01:01:06,902 Okay. You are gonna get it out tonight. 1218 01:01:07,002 --> 01:01:08,904 Channel it into a song and tomorrow, 1219 01:01:09,004 --> 01:01:10,585 you are gonna pull yourself together 1220 01:01:10,685 --> 01:01:13,028 and you are gonna move on. 1221 01:01:13,128 --> 01:01:15,129 You got this, babe. 1222 01:01:16,331 --> 01:01:18,593 I know. Thanks, Whitney. 1223 01:01:18,693 --> 01:01:21,396 You sure you're gonna be okay? 1224 01:01:21,496 --> 01:01:23,358 Yeah. 1225 01:01:23,458 --> 01:01:26,000 I just really liked him, that's all. 1226 01:01:26,100 --> 01:01:28,883 Whitney: I know you did. Goodnight, babe. 1227 01:01:28,983 --> 01:01:31,185 Thanks again. Bye. 1228 01:01:42,316 --> 01:01:45,419 ♪ I thought you were different ♪ 1229 01:01:45,519 --> 01:01:47,741 ♪ But you're all the same ♪ 1230 01:01:47,841 --> 01:01:50,984 ♪ I wasn't special ♪ 1231 01:01:51,084 --> 01:01:52,986 ♪ It's all a game ♪ 1232 01:01:53,086 --> 01:01:55,949 ♪ It's all about you ♪ 1233 01:01:56,049 --> 01:01:58,632 ♪ You, you, and your ♪ 1234 01:01:58,732 --> 01:02:00,734 (phone notification dinging) 1235 01:02:03,897 --> 01:02:06,179 Ugh. - Cynthia: Abby? 1236 01:02:07,620 --> 01:02:09,122 Abby, is everything okay? 1237 01:02:09,222 --> 01:02:12,485 I just wanna check in. 1238 01:02:12,585 --> 01:02:13,846 I-- I'm fine, Mom. 1239 01:02:13,946 --> 01:02:16,489 I just had a private call, that's all. 1240 01:02:16,589 --> 01:02:18,251 Hmm. 1241 01:02:18,351 --> 01:02:20,052 I'm gonna ask again. 1242 01:02:20,152 --> 01:02:22,375 Is everything okay? 1243 01:02:22,475 --> 01:02:24,897 It's fine. Just work stuff. 1244 01:02:24,997 --> 01:02:28,421 Okay, well, I'm making Christmas fudge for the pageant 1245 01:02:28,521 --> 01:02:30,983 if you wanna help? Might make you feel better. 1246 01:02:31,083 --> 01:02:34,827 Uh, I think I'm gonna pass if that's okay? 1247 01:02:34,927 --> 01:02:37,509 I'm just not really in the Christmas fudge mood. 1248 01:02:37,609 --> 01:02:41,253 Of course, honey. I'll save you some? 1249 01:02:49,661 --> 01:02:51,243 (playing keyboard chords) 1250 01:02:51,343 --> 01:02:55,006 ♪ Red's not your colour ♪ 1251 01:02:55,106 --> 01:02:57,689 ♪ And you smell like a shoe ♪ 1252 01:02:57,789 --> 01:03:00,331 ♪ You act like you're perfect ♪ 1253 01:03:00,431 --> 01:03:03,875 ♪ And your jokes are bad too ♪ 1254 01:03:10,601 --> 01:03:12,343 Abby. Abby, where have you been? 1255 01:03:12,443 --> 01:03:13,744 I've been calling you nonstop. 1256 01:03:13,844 --> 01:03:16,307 Well, I only came here to drop this off. 1257 01:03:16,407 --> 01:03:19,110 You left it at my place. 1258 01:03:19,210 --> 01:03:20,271 Wait, what's going on with you? 1259 01:03:20,371 --> 01:03:21,672 Hey, Miss Walker. 1260 01:03:21,772 --> 01:03:23,834 Uh, we didn't see you at practice today. 1261 01:03:23,934 --> 01:03:25,156 Everyone missed you. 1262 01:03:25,256 --> 01:03:26,917 I'm sorry, Ethan. Something came up. 1263 01:03:27,017 --> 01:03:28,559 But don't worry, 1264 01:03:28,659 --> 01:03:30,601 I'll be there tomorrow at the tree lighting ceremony. 1265 01:03:30,701 --> 01:03:33,524 I wouldn't miss your big debut for the world. 1266 01:03:33,624 --> 01:03:35,285 Do you have any tips about stage fright? 1267 01:03:35,385 --> 01:03:36,647 I didn't think I'd get this nervous. 1268 01:03:36,747 --> 01:03:38,208 Oh, you'll do great! 1269 01:03:38,308 --> 01:03:40,250 But if you do get a little nervous, just, you know, 1270 01:03:40,350 --> 01:03:43,894 close your eyes like I said and get lost in the music. 1271 01:03:43,994 --> 01:03:45,495 It always works for me. 1272 01:03:45,595 --> 01:03:47,537 Okay, thanks. I'll try it. 1273 01:03:47,637 --> 01:03:50,140 See you later, Miss Walker. - See you soon! 1274 01:03:50,240 --> 01:03:52,242 Okay, wait. Abby! 1275 01:03:56,526 --> 01:03:58,528 (phone ringing) 1276 01:04:00,209 --> 01:04:02,672 Brenda! Uh, did someone respond to the song? 1277 01:04:02,772 --> 01:04:06,035 Actually, it's me, McKayla. 1278 01:04:06,135 --> 01:04:08,598 There's something I wanted to talk to you about. 1279 01:04:08,698 --> 01:04:10,680 Abby: Oh, hey, McKayla. What's up? 1280 01:04:10,780 --> 01:04:11,921 Abby, I just thought you should-- 1281 01:04:12,021 --> 01:04:13,763 Is that Abby? 1282 01:04:13,863 --> 01:04:15,324 Abby, I'm so glad you called. 1283 01:04:15,424 --> 01:04:16,966 Uh, you called me. 1284 01:04:17,066 --> 01:04:19,488 So, I sent your song out 1285 01:04:19,588 --> 01:04:21,570 and usually we hear back within a day, 1286 01:04:21,670 --> 01:04:24,013 but no one's interested so far. 1287 01:04:24,113 --> 01:04:26,255 I'm so sorry, Abby. - Oh. 1288 01:04:26,355 --> 01:04:29,658 But the corporate gigs are still available if you're interested. 1289 01:04:29,758 --> 01:04:31,620 They really want you back, Abby. 1290 01:04:31,720 --> 01:04:33,582 They said they'll double your pay. 1291 01:04:33,682 --> 01:04:35,063 Great. 1292 01:04:35,163 --> 01:04:37,265 So, what do you say? Back in with the ads? 1293 01:04:37,365 --> 01:04:41,149 (sighing) Sure. Why not? 1294 01:04:41,249 --> 01:04:43,952 Guess sometimes you just have to accept the things you're good at 1295 01:04:44,052 --> 01:04:45,233 and the things you're not. 1296 01:04:45,333 --> 01:04:48,036 Thattagirl. You won't regret this. 1297 01:04:48,136 --> 01:04:49,998 I'll have McKayla send over the paperwork straight away. 1298 01:04:50,098 --> 01:04:53,201 So, we need to set up meetings as soon as possible. 1299 01:04:53,301 --> 01:04:56,564 Can you come back tomorrow? - Tomorrow's Christmas Eve. 1300 01:04:56,664 --> 01:04:59,247 I have a tree lighting ceremony performance. 1301 01:04:59,347 --> 01:05:00,768 Okay, what about the next day? 1302 01:05:00,868 --> 01:05:02,210 Christmas Day? 1303 01:05:02,310 --> 01:05:04,252 No, sorry, that's right. 1304 01:05:04,352 --> 01:05:06,133 Offices are closed. Um-- 1305 01:05:06,233 --> 01:05:08,896 So, let's do the 26th. First thing in the morning? 1306 01:05:08,996 --> 01:05:11,378 I guess I can be back then. 1307 01:05:11,478 --> 01:05:14,782 I just have to leave to go back to New York on Christmas Day. 1308 01:05:14,882 --> 01:05:17,845 Ah, perfect. You won't regret this, Abby. 1309 01:05:19,446 --> 01:05:20,988 You know, you can't take opportunities like this 1310 01:05:21,088 --> 01:05:22,269 for granted. 1311 01:05:22,369 --> 01:05:25,512 It's very lucrative, for all of us. 1312 01:05:25,612 --> 01:05:27,834 Yeah. Right. 1313 01:05:27,934 --> 01:05:29,356 Thanks, Brenda. 1314 01:05:29,456 --> 01:05:31,458 You're welcome, honey. 1315 01:05:48,634 --> 01:05:50,636 (music playing over radio) 1316 01:05:52,758 --> 01:05:53,740 Abby. 1317 01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:55,461 Ugh. Again? 1318 01:05:55,561 --> 01:05:57,703 Are you following me? 1319 01:05:57,803 --> 01:06:00,066 It's the only cafe in town. 1320 01:06:00,166 --> 01:06:01,507 - I don't have time for this. - Whoa, Abby. 1321 01:06:01,607 --> 01:06:02,788 Can you talk to me? What's going on? 1322 01:06:02,888 --> 01:06:04,590 Is this about the song? 1323 01:06:04,690 --> 01:06:06,031 What do you think it is, Travis? 1324 01:06:06,131 --> 01:06:09,275 Oh, by the way, everyone rejected it. 1325 01:06:09,375 --> 01:06:11,236 Oh, I'm sorry, that's-- 1326 01:06:11,336 --> 01:06:12,958 that's disappointing. 1327 01:06:13,058 --> 01:06:14,920 Yeah, well, maybe you'll have better luck as a solo act. 1328 01:06:15,020 --> 01:06:17,683 Huh? 1329 01:06:17,783 --> 01:06:20,525 Look, I'll be at the ceremony tonight but I'm leaving tomorrow 1330 01:06:20,625 --> 01:06:22,287 so you don't have to deal with me anymore. 1331 01:06:22,387 --> 01:06:24,249 What, you're leaving like you're going back to New York? 1332 01:06:24,349 --> 01:06:25,851 Yeah. 1333 01:06:25,951 --> 01:06:27,532 But I thought you were staying through New Year's. 1334 01:06:27,632 --> 01:06:29,634 I've got work to attend to in New York. 1335 01:06:30,675 --> 01:06:31,616 Okay. 1336 01:06:31,716 --> 01:06:32,938 I'll see you tonight though? 1337 01:06:33,038 --> 01:06:35,480 (sighing) Yeah. I'll be there. 1338 01:06:39,764 --> 01:06:48,813 ♪ 1339 01:07:04,628 --> 01:07:06,330 And now for your next performance, 1340 01:07:06,430 --> 01:07:10,894 please welcome the Bellville Middle School Youth Choir. 1341 01:07:10,994 --> 01:07:13,236 (applause and cheering) 1342 01:07:20,524 --> 01:07:22,506 Guys, you got this, okay? 1343 01:07:22,606 --> 01:07:24,027 We've been practicing this song for months, 1344 01:07:24,127 --> 01:07:25,589 you know it like the back of your hands. 1345 01:07:25,689 --> 01:07:27,270 It's gonna be amazing. - (murmurs of agreement) 1346 01:07:27,370 --> 01:07:30,233 (choir singing "Deck the Halls") 1347 01:07:30,333 --> 01:07:31,955 What is that? What am I hearing? 1348 01:07:32,055 --> 01:07:33,076 What are they-- 1349 01:07:33,176 --> 01:07:35,358 ♪ Fa, la-la la-la ♪ 1350 01:07:35,458 --> 01:07:38,361 ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪ 1351 01:07:38,461 --> 01:07:42,004 ♪ Fa-la-la la-la, la-la la-la ♪ 1352 01:07:42,104 --> 01:07:43,206 ♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪ 1353 01:07:43,306 --> 01:07:45,007 They're singing "Deck the Halls". 1354 01:07:45,107 --> 01:07:47,089 They're supposed to be singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem". 1355 01:07:47,189 --> 01:07:48,531 It's right here in the program. 1356 01:07:48,631 --> 01:07:50,172 Yeah well, they must've switched last minute. 1357 01:07:50,272 --> 01:07:51,293 Um, Mr. Tucker? 1358 01:07:51,393 --> 01:07:52,615 We have a bigger problem. 1359 01:07:52,715 --> 01:07:54,336 What's wrong? 1360 01:07:54,436 --> 01:07:57,059 Ethan's missing. I may have spooked him out a little. 1361 01:07:57,159 --> 01:07:59,181 Lyla, what did you say? 1362 01:07:59,281 --> 01:08:00,743 Nothing! Nothing. 1363 01:08:00,843 --> 01:08:02,865 I just reminded him that the entire arts program 1364 01:08:02,965 --> 01:08:05,227 is counting on him performing perfectly tonight 1365 01:08:05,327 --> 01:08:06,508 and that if he messes up, 1366 01:08:06,608 --> 01:08:07,910 generations of Bellville High students 1367 01:08:08,010 --> 01:08:09,351 will miss out on the joys of music forever 1368 01:08:09,451 --> 01:08:11,433 until the end of time. - Lila. 1369 01:08:11,533 --> 01:08:13,675 (sighing) We have to find him. 1370 01:08:13,775 --> 01:08:15,317 Okay, everybody. We gotta split up. 1371 01:08:15,417 --> 01:08:16,718 Some of you go check the classrooms, 1372 01:08:16,818 --> 01:08:17,999 some of you sweep the hallways. 1373 01:08:18,099 --> 01:08:19,881 Abby and I will check the music room. 1374 01:08:19,981 --> 01:08:21,683 What about our performance? We're next. 1375 01:08:21,783 --> 01:08:23,925 Well, we're not going on without our piano player. 1376 01:08:24,025 --> 01:08:25,567 Lila, you stay here 1377 01:08:25,667 --> 01:08:27,609 and, I don't know, stall them. 1378 01:08:27,709 --> 01:08:29,050 Oh, okay. 1379 01:08:29,150 --> 01:08:31,152 (chatter) 1380 01:08:33,835 --> 01:08:36,737 Do you think we should call his mom? 1381 01:08:36,837 --> 01:08:38,539 I mean, where could he be? 1382 01:08:38,639 --> 01:08:41,142 Oh, you're speaking to me now? No more baseless accusations? 1383 01:08:41,242 --> 01:08:42,783 I heard you going behind my back, Travis. 1384 01:08:42,883 --> 01:08:44,465 What are you talking about? I didn't do anything. 1385 01:08:44,565 --> 01:08:46,907 You were trying to take all the credit for our song. 1386 01:08:47,007 --> 01:08:49,950 What?! You really think I would do that? 1387 01:08:50,050 --> 01:08:52,292 I don't know what you would do, but it sure seems like it. 1388 01:08:54,374 --> 01:08:57,878 You're so bitter about your past that you can't trust anyone. 1389 01:08:57,978 --> 01:09:00,440 Actually, it's just the untrustworthy ones 1390 01:09:00,540 --> 01:09:02,542 that I can't trust. 1391 01:09:06,226 --> 01:09:10,410 ♪ Fa-la-la la-la, la-la la-la ♪ 1392 01:09:10,510 --> 01:09:13,673 (cheering and applause) 1393 01:09:18,638 --> 01:09:20,620 (chatter) - Man: Isn't that great? 1394 01:09:20,720 --> 01:09:22,722 (mic feedback) 1395 01:09:23,403 --> 01:09:27,146 And now for our final performance of the evening, 1396 01:09:27,246 --> 01:09:29,348 please welcome the Bellville High School Band. 1397 01:09:29,448 --> 01:09:31,450 - (applause) - Woo! 1398 01:09:41,220 --> 01:09:43,222 (soft crowd chatter) 1399 01:09:47,306 --> 01:09:49,128 What do you mean, he's missing? 1400 01:09:49,228 --> 01:09:50,729 Can't Abby play the piano? 1401 01:09:50,829 --> 01:09:52,851 Well, they're all gone now. So-- 1402 01:09:52,951 --> 01:09:54,092 This is bad. 1403 01:09:54,192 --> 01:09:57,676 - Yeah. - This is very, very bad. 1404 01:09:59,958 --> 01:10:02,581 Travis: Ethan! He's gotta be in here. 1405 01:10:02,681 --> 01:10:05,243 - Abby: Ethan! - There he is. 1406 01:10:09,768 --> 01:10:11,189 Ethan, are you okay? 1407 01:10:11,289 --> 01:10:13,952 What happened? 1408 01:10:14,052 --> 01:10:15,513 I'm sorry, Mr. Tucker. 1409 01:10:15,613 --> 01:10:17,795 I don't wanna let you down but I can't do it. 1410 01:10:17,895 --> 01:10:20,678 Of course you can do it. You were born for this. 1411 01:10:20,778 --> 01:10:23,161 What if I mess up, lose the school's funding? 1412 01:10:23,261 --> 01:10:24,722 It's just too much pressure. 1413 01:10:24,822 --> 01:10:25,883 You're not gonna mess up. 1414 01:10:25,983 --> 01:10:28,185 But I could. How do you know? 1415 01:10:34,391 --> 01:10:37,334 We'll all take a two minute break, folks. 1416 01:10:37,434 --> 01:10:39,056 (crowd reactions of disappointment) 1417 01:10:39,156 --> 01:10:41,238 Just a perfect time to refill those gingerbread lattes. 1418 01:10:46,003 --> 01:10:47,584 I-- I-- 1419 01:10:47,684 --> 01:10:49,506 What on Earth's going on, Cynthia? They're all waiting! 1420 01:10:49,606 --> 01:10:51,028 We hit a slight technical hiccup 1421 01:10:51,128 --> 01:10:52,389 but we'll be ready any minute now. 1422 01:10:52,489 --> 01:10:53,830 Any minute! - Well, I'm telling you, 1423 01:10:53,930 --> 01:10:55,472 I am not impressed by this. 1424 01:10:55,572 --> 01:10:57,354 Not impressed by this at all. - I'm sorry, we hit-- 1425 01:10:57,454 --> 01:10:59,516 If these kids can't take their music program seriously, 1426 01:10:59,616 --> 01:11:01,077 then why should the school board? 1427 01:11:01,177 --> 01:11:03,680 This whole debacle's proven my instincts were right. 1428 01:11:03,780 --> 01:11:06,222 Our funds could be put to a much better use elsewhere. 1429 01:11:12,188 --> 01:11:15,491 Ethan, look. No matter how you perform, 1430 01:11:15,591 --> 01:11:18,094 you'd still be showing that you are more impressive 1431 01:11:18,194 --> 01:11:19,735 than 99% of the people out there 1432 01:11:19,835 --> 01:11:23,419 that don't even have the guts to follow their dreams. 1433 01:11:23,519 --> 01:11:26,662 Remember what I said- trust your intuition. 1434 01:11:26,762 --> 01:11:28,964 You've got this. 1435 01:11:30,566 --> 01:11:32,748 And-- and you don't have to be perfect. 1436 01:11:32,848 --> 01:11:35,330 You just have to make the audience feel something. 1437 01:11:40,455 --> 01:11:42,457 (phone notification beeping) 1438 01:11:45,100 --> 01:11:47,843 - Uh, guys? - What's up? 1439 01:11:47,943 --> 01:11:50,325 I just got an email from the Powell School of Music. 1440 01:11:50,425 --> 01:11:52,888 They said they loved the song and the performance. 1441 01:11:52,988 --> 01:11:55,210 They wanna see me for a final in-person audition! 1442 01:11:55,310 --> 01:11:56,891 Oh my God. 1443 01:11:56,991 --> 01:11:58,993 That's incredible, congratulations! 1444 01:12:00,235 --> 01:12:02,857 Wow, I didn't even know you applied! 1445 01:12:02,957 --> 01:12:04,058 Nice work. 1446 01:12:04,158 --> 01:12:05,700 Yeah, that audition tape we sent in, 1447 01:12:05,800 --> 01:12:07,061 I knew it was gonna blow their minds. 1448 01:12:07,161 --> 01:12:08,783 I didn't even think it was that good. 1449 01:12:08,883 --> 01:12:10,545 We made it in like two minutes. 1450 01:12:10,645 --> 01:12:11,906 Audition tape? 1451 01:12:12,006 --> 01:12:13,908 Yeah, he performed "A Christmas Melody" 1452 01:12:14,008 --> 01:12:15,790 and we sent it to the admissions coordinator. 1453 01:12:15,890 --> 01:12:18,032 That's what you sent? 1454 01:12:18,132 --> 01:12:20,494 Yeah. What do you think I sent? 1455 01:12:23,817 --> 01:12:26,961 Wait-- did you think that I sent our song out 1456 01:12:27,061 --> 01:12:29,062 without your permission? 1457 01:12:29,823 --> 01:12:31,525 Just what you were saying on the phone. 1458 01:12:31,625 --> 01:12:34,208 It sounded like you-- 1459 01:12:34,308 --> 01:12:37,170 Abby, I would never betray you like that. 1460 01:12:37,270 --> 01:12:39,853 I'm so sorry I jumped to conclusions. 1461 01:12:39,953 --> 01:12:42,976 No, it's okay. I'm sorry you thought that of me. 1462 01:12:43,076 --> 01:12:45,138 You have nothing to apologise for. 1463 01:12:45,238 --> 01:12:49,863 I let my experience with Casey Macey cloud my judgment and-- 1464 01:12:49,963 --> 01:12:51,985 Uh, guys? 1465 01:12:52,085 --> 01:12:54,087 Don't we have a song to perform? 1466 01:12:55,648 --> 01:12:56,910 - Yes. We do. - Uh, yeah. 1467 01:12:57,010 --> 01:13:00,153 Come on, let's get ready. Let me help you. 1468 01:13:00,253 --> 01:13:02,255 Thanks. 1469 01:13:03,976 --> 01:13:06,659 Put that on. All right, let's go. 1470 01:13:08,381 --> 01:13:10,423 Abby: Let's go find the others. 1471 01:13:13,586 --> 01:13:15,367 All right, that's enough. I'm telling them it's over. 1472 01:13:15,467 --> 01:13:18,250 Please wait just one more minute. They worked so hard. 1473 01:13:18,350 --> 01:13:20,352 I'm sorry, Cynthia. 1474 01:13:22,594 --> 01:13:24,817 Boy: Ethan, hurry up! We're next! 1475 01:13:24,917 --> 01:13:26,098 Girl: We're next! Hurry up! 1476 01:13:26,198 --> 01:13:28,340 (sighing) 1477 01:13:28,440 --> 01:13:30,542 - They're here! - Oh, thank goodness! 1478 01:13:30,642 --> 01:13:32,644 Finally. 1479 01:13:36,248 --> 01:13:37,709 Okay. Okay. 1480 01:13:37,809 --> 01:13:39,811 (excited chatter) 1481 01:13:41,893 --> 01:13:43,274 (sighing) Okay, guys. 1482 01:13:43,374 --> 01:13:44,916 I think we gotta stick with "Deck the Halls". 1483 01:13:45,016 --> 01:13:47,158 It's the song we practiced, it's the song we know. 1484 01:13:47,258 --> 01:13:48,920 It'll be great. - No. 1485 01:13:49,020 --> 01:13:51,763 We can't end the entire ceremony on a repeat song. 1486 01:13:51,863 --> 01:13:54,085 We need to wow Superintendent Davis. 1487 01:13:54,185 --> 01:13:56,968 We need to do "A Christmas Melody". 1488 01:13:57,068 --> 01:13:59,490 Well, we've only practiced that song in class once. 1489 01:13:59,590 --> 01:14:01,492 We don't even have the sheet music with us. 1490 01:14:01,592 --> 01:14:03,494 Yeah, but we've all practiced it at home, right? 1491 01:14:03,594 --> 01:14:04,735 You guys remember it. 1492 01:14:04,835 --> 01:14:06,777 No one's ever heard the song before, 1493 01:14:06,877 --> 01:14:08,299 so do you really think it'll make an impact? 1494 01:14:08,399 --> 01:14:10,541 You'll sing it for us. 1495 01:14:10,641 --> 01:14:11,582 What?! 1496 01:14:11,682 --> 01:14:13,023 No, she's right. 1497 01:14:13,123 --> 01:14:14,385 Your voice is incredible. 1498 01:14:14,485 --> 01:14:16,387 With you singing and Ethan's piano playing, 1499 01:14:16,487 --> 01:14:18,589 it could save the program! 1500 01:14:18,689 --> 01:14:20,811 - Please! - Please, Miss Walker? 1501 01:14:27,657 --> 01:14:30,060 (impatient crowd chatter) 1502 01:14:32,862 --> 01:14:34,985 Man in audience: Must be something, right? 1503 01:14:37,627 --> 01:14:39,489 This is the last-- - Woman: Oh. 1504 01:14:39,589 --> 01:14:42,352 - Man: Okay. They're here. - (applause) 1505 01:14:44,474 --> 01:14:46,916 Man: Just a little delay. 1506 01:14:58,848 --> 01:15:01,791 And now, may I present to you 1507 01:15:01,891 --> 01:15:05,174 the Bellville High School Band's performance of... 1508 01:15:12,501 --> 01:15:14,803 .."A Christmas Melody", 1509 01:15:14,903 --> 01:15:18,727 an original song written by Abby Walker and Travis Tucker. 1510 01:15:18,827 --> 01:15:21,590 (crowd cheering) 1511 01:15:35,203 --> 01:15:37,205 (coughing in audience) 1512 01:15:40,888 --> 01:15:43,311 (playing in soft bell voice) 1513 01:15:43,411 --> 01:15:44,352 (hitting discordant note) 1514 01:15:44,452 --> 01:15:47,515 (crowd reactions) 1515 01:15:47,615 --> 01:15:49,397 (quietly) You okay? 1516 01:15:49,497 --> 01:15:50,918 It's okay. - (soft crowd chatter) 1517 01:15:51,018 --> 01:15:52,840 (inhaling deeply) 1518 01:15:52,940 --> 01:15:54,942 (exhaling) 1519 01:15:57,384 --> 01:15:59,386 (exhaling, resuming playing) 1520 01:16:03,831 --> 01:16:05,833 ♪ Ah, ah ♪ 1521 01:16:07,554 --> 01:16:10,417 ♪ Silent night filled with music now ♪ 1522 01:16:10,517 --> 01:16:12,980 (electric drum rhythm) 1523 01:16:13,080 --> 01:16:17,003 ♪ And each moment's like a Christmas wish come true ♪ 1524 01:16:19,446 --> 01:16:21,828 ♪ Even though choirs are singing ♪ 1525 01:16:21,928 --> 01:16:23,930 ♪ Their songs of joy and praise ♪ 1526 01:16:25,011 --> 01:16:27,614 ♪ My favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1527 01:16:29,656 --> 01:16:32,318 ♪ Yuletide songs sung by children everywhere ♪ 1528 01:16:32,418 --> 01:16:34,921 ♪ Sung by children everywhere ♪ 1529 01:16:35,021 --> 01:16:37,964 ♪ Keeps me warm the season through ♪ 1530 01:16:38,064 --> 01:16:40,086 ♪ Season through ♪ 1531 01:16:40,186 --> 01:16:42,288 ♪ As the music wraps around me ♪ 1532 01:16:42,388 --> 01:16:45,451 - ♪ Mmm ♪ - ♪ I hear the silver bells ♪ 1533 01:16:45,551 --> 01:16:48,134 ♪ But my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1534 01:16:48,234 --> 01:16:50,816 ♪ Ooh ♪ 1535 01:16:50,916 --> 01:16:53,359 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1536 01:16:55,441 --> 01:16:58,624 ♪ I still can't help but ♪ 1537 01:16:58,724 --> 01:17:00,586 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 1538 01:17:00,686 --> 01:17:03,869 ♪ It feels like old times ♪ 1539 01:17:03,969 --> 01:17:05,911 ♪ And I'm a giddy child ♪ 1540 01:17:06,011 --> 01:17:08,954 ♪ Could stay up all night ♪ 1541 01:17:09,054 --> 01:17:12,918 ♪ Just to see your Christmas smile ♪ 1542 01:17:13,018 --> 01:17:16,461 ♪ This December could last a year ♪ 1543 01:17:18,223 --> 01:17:22,026 ♪ I'd be happy and I'd still be wanting more ♪ 1544 01:17:24,108 --> 01:17:26,531 ♪ With the fire here before us ♪ 1545 01:17:26,631 --> 01:17:29,213 ♪ And winter's quiet hum ♪ 1546 01:17:29,313 --> 01:17:33,898 ♪ Still my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1547 01:17:33,998 --> 01:17:37,421 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1548 01:17:37,521 --> 01:17:38,943 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1549 01:17:39,043 --> 01:17:42,226 ♪ I still can't help but ♪ 1550 01:17:42,326 --> 01:17:44,268 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 1551 01:17:44,368 --> 01:17:47,351 ♪ It feels like old times ♪ 1552 01:17:47,451 --> 01:17:49,673 ♪ And I'm a giddy child ♪ 1553 01:17:49,773 --> 01:17:52,876 ♪ Could stay up all night ♪ 1554 01:17:52,976 --> 01:17:55,859 ♪ Just to see your Christmas smile ♪ 1555 01:17:57,381 --> 01:18:02,085 ♪ I can hear all the Christmas cheer ♪ 1556 01:18:02,185 --> 01:18:05,569 ♪ And the air is filled with carols floatin' through ♪ 1557 01:18:05,669 --> 01:18:07,811 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 1558 01:18:07,911 --> 01:18:10,774 ♪ "Drummer Boy", "Santa Baby" ♪ 1559 01:18:10,874 --> 01:18:13,496 ♪ "In a Winter Wonderland" ♪ 1560 01:18:13,596 --> 01:18:16,839 ♪ Still, my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1561 01:18:18,721 --> 01:18:21,504 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1562 01:18:21,604 --> 01:18:23,666 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1563 01:18:23,766 --> 01:18:26,829 ♪ I still can't help but ♪ 1564 01:18:26,929 --> 01:18:28,431 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 1565 01:18:28,531 --> 01:18:31,794 ♪ It feels like old times ♪ 1566 01:18:31,894 --> 01:18:34,276 ♪ And I'm a giddy child ♪ 1567 01:18:34,376 --> 01:18:36,519 ♪ Could stay up all night ♪ 1568 01:18:36,619 --> 01:18:40,803 ♪ Just to see your Christmas smile ♪ 1569 01:18:40,903 --> 01:18:44,787 ♪ Silent night filled with music now ♪ 1570 01:18:46,748 --> 01:18:49,892 ♪ And each moment's like a Christmas wish come true ♪ 1571 01:18:49,992 --> 01:18:52,294 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 1572 01:18:52,394 --> 01:18:55,137 ♪ "Drummer Boy", "Santa Baby" ♪ 1573 01:18:55,237 --> 01:18:57,779 ♪ "In a Winter Wonderland" ♪ 1574 01:18:57,879 --> 01:19:01,443 ♪ Still, my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1575 01:19:03,124 --> 01:19:07,889 ♪ Still, my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1576 01:19:11,332 --> 01:19:13,334 ♪ Mmm ♪ 1577 01:19:16,297 --> 01:19:17,959 (crowd cheering) 1578 01:19:18,059 --> 01:19:20,241 Woo! 1579 01:19:20,341 --> 01:19:22,343 (laughing) 1580 01:19:23,424 --> 01:19:26,887 Woman: Abby, yes! That was amazing! 1581 01:19:26,987 --> 01:19:28,989 (cheers and applause) 1582 01:19:35,195 --> 01:19:37,197 (cheering, whistling) 1583 01:19:45,485 --> 01:19:47,948 Woo! 1584 01:19:48,048 --> 01:19:50,430 Thank you, Bellville High Band 1585 01:19:50,530 --> 01:19:53,353 for a truly spectacular performance! 1586 01:19:53,453 --> 01:19:55,956 I know that our arts program is in question of funding 1587 01:19:56,056 --> 01:19:57,197 for next year, 1588 01:19:57,297 --> 01:20:00,120 and I for one have been prepared 1589 01:20:00,220 --> 01:20:02,122 to vote to cut it. 1590 01:20:02,222 --> 01:20:04,684 (shocked gasping in audience) 1591 01:20:04,784 --> 01:20:08,688 But tonight was not just an amazing example 1592 01:20:08,788 --> 01:20:10,290 of music and talent, 1593 01:20:10,390 --> 01:20:13,653 but community, educational excellence, 1594 01:20:13,753 --> 01:20:15,975 and Christmas spirit. 1595 01:20:16,075 --> 01:20:19,418 And I am happy to say that I will not be voting 1596 01:20:19,518 --> 01:20:21,300 to cut the funding for the arts program next year. 1597 01:20:21,400 --> 01:20:23,142 - Ooh! - Yay! 1598 01:20:23,242 --> 01:20:24,744 (laughing) 1599 01:20:24,844 --> 01:20:27,486 (cheering) 1600 01:20:29,048 --> 01:20:37,836 ♪ 1601 01:20:37,936 --> 01:20:40,879 - We got our funding! - Mom, this is amazing! 1602 01:20:40,979 --> 01:20:43,041 You all did such a great job. I'm so proud of you. 1603 01:20:43,141 --> 01:20:45,083 You did such a great job planning this whole thing! 1604 01:20:45,183 --> 01:20:47,365 Oh, thanks, honey! Ooh! 1605 01:20:47,465 --> 01:20:48,567 (phone ringing) 1606 01:20:48,667 --> 01:20:50,769 Oh. Gotta get this. 1607 01:20:50,869 --> 01:20:53,091 Excuse me. 1608 01:20:53,191 --> 01:20:55,193 (chuckling) Wow. 1609 01:21:01,319 --> 01:21:03,942 Thank you so much. 1610 01:21:04,042 --> 01:21:07,065 (phone ringing) 1611 01:21:07,165 --> 01:21:08,706 Hello? 1612 01:21:08,806 --> 01:21:12,230 Abby, hi. I'm so sorry to bother you on Christmas Eve. 1613 01:21:12,330 --> 01:21:14,071 I was working late, I wanted to call you 1614 01:21:14,171 --> 01:21:15,713 before leaving for the holidays. 1615 01:21:15,813 --> 01:21:17,595 Oh, it's not a bother at all. What's up, McKayla? 1616 01:21:17,695 --> 01:21:21,559 I thought you should know, Brenda never sent your song out. 1617 01:21:21,659 --> 01:21:23,080 What? 1618 01:21:23,180 --> 01:21:24,842 McKayla: She's never sent any of your songs out. 1619 01:21:24,942 --> 01:21:27,644 I only found out a few days ago. I tried to tell you earlier. 1620 01:21:27,744 --> 01:21:30,687 But why would she not send my songs out? 1621 01:21:30,787 --> 01:21:32,049 She gets a huge cut 1622 01:21:32,149 --> 01:21:33,570 of your corporate commercial commissions- 1623 01:21:33,670 --> 01:21:34,811 more than you know. 1624 01:21:34,911 --> 01:21:36,053 She doesn't want you to quit those. 1625 01:21:36,153 --> 01:21:37,494 They're lucrative for her. 1626 01:21:37,594 --> 01:21:40,217 After all these years she's been lying to me? 1627 01:21:40,317 --> 01:21:41,618 McKayla: Here's the thing. 1628 01:21:41,718 --> 01:21:44,581 I sent your song to an executive at a label. 1629 01:21:44,681 --> 01:21:45,942 She loved it! 1630 01:21:46,042 --> 01:21:48,825 She wants to sign you. - Are you serious? 1631 01:21:48,925 --> 01:21:51,347 I could be your agent. I'll negotiate a deal. 1632 01:21:51,447 --> 01:21:53,710 That would be amazing! 1633 01:21:53,810 --> 01:21:55,151 Thank you! 1634 01:21:55,251 --> 01:21:57,253 Thank you. 1635 01:21:57,854 --> 01:22:00,356 But make sure that they know that I have a partner. 1636 01:22:00,456 --> 01:22:01,477 We come as a duo. 1637 01:22:01,577 --> 01:22:03,639 You got it. 1638 01:22:03,739 --> 01:22:06,162 Thanks again, McKayla. I gotta go. 1639 01:22:06,262 --> 01:22:08,464 Okay. All right, bye. 1640 01:22:13,349 --> 01:22:15,471 (applause) 1641 01:22:18,033 --> 01:22:20,055 (cheering) 1642 01:22:20,155 --> 01:22:21,697 Shh. Everybody, 1643 01:22:21,797 --> 01:22:24,019 we're about to do the tree lighting. 1644 01:22:24,119 --> 01:22:26,181 (applause) 1645 01:22:26,281 --> 01:22:29,424 It is now with great pleasure that I light our trees- 1646 01:22:29,524 --> 01:22:32,347 a tradition that I hope lasts forever, 1647 01:22:32,447 --> 01:22:34,529 along with our arts Christmas pageant. 1648 01:22:36,851 --> 01:22:40,155 Merry Christmas, everyone. 1649 01:22:40,255 --> 01:22:42,497 (crowd reactions of awe) 1650 01:22:49,344 --> 01:22:51,686 Wow, so beautiful. 1651 01:22:51,786 --> 01:22:53,788 Aw, the big one didn't light. 1652 01:22:54,989 --> 01:22:57,351 (indistinct chatter) 1653 01:22:58,833 --> 01:23:01,415 Still beautiful. 1654 01:23:01,515 --> 01:23:03,537 So, I was thinking, what do you think 1655 01:23:03,637 --> 01:23:05,539 about me sticking around Bellville for a little bit? 1656 01:23:05,639 --> 01:23:08,142 I don't know. I mean, I'm pretty busy. 1657 01:23:08,242 --> 01:23:10,584 Got a lot goin' on. 1658 01:23:10,684 --> 01:23:12,826 (chuckling) I'm just kidding. 1659 01:23:12,926 --> 01:23:14,388 Of course I would love for you to stay. 1660 01:23:14,488 --> 01:23:16,870 Well, it'd make it much easier for us 1661 01:23:16,970 --> 01:23:20,153 to keep working together, making music. 1662 01:23:20,253 --> 01:23:23,837 Especially since we're about to have a record deal! 1663 01:23:23,937 --> 01:23:25,799 Are you-- are you serious? 1664 01:23:25,899 --> 01:23:27,280 I am! 1665 01:23:27,380 --> 01:23:29,523 - What! - (giggling) 1666 01:23:29,623 --> 01:23:33,006 - That's-- that's incredible! - Yeah. 1667 01:23:33,106 --> 01:23:34,848 But you know, even if we didn't have a record deal, 1668 01:23:34,948 --> 01:23:36,449 I'd still wanna sing with you. 1669 01:23:36,549 --> 01:23:40,153 I never wanna stop making music with you, Travis Tucker. 1670 01:23:43,876 --> 01:23:51,304 ♪ 1671 01:23:51,404 --> 01:23:53,406 (cheering) 1672 01:23:56,048 --> 01:23:58,230 (laughing) 1673 01:23:58,330 --> 01:24:08,340 ♪ 1674 01:24:19,271 --> 01:24:22,674 ♪ Silent night filled with music now ♪ 1675 01:24:24,436 --> 01:24:29,300 ♪ And each moment's like a Christmas wish come true ♪ 1676 01:24:29,400 --> 01:24:32,464 ♪ Even though choirs are singin' ♪ 1677 01:24:32,564 --> 01:24:34,746 ♪ Their songs of joy and praise ♪ 1678 01:24:34,846 --> 01:24:39,871 ♪ My favourite Christmas Melody is you ♪ 1679 01:24:39,971 --> 01:24:43,755 ♪ Yuletide songs sung by children everywhere ♪ 1680 01:24:43,855 --> 01:24:45,356 ♪ Sung by children ♪ 1681 01:24:45,456 --> 01:24:49,360 ♪ Keeps me warm the season through ♪ 1682 01:24:49,460 --> 01:24:50,801 ♪ Season through ♪ 1683 01:24:50,901 --> 01:24:53,604 ♪ As the music wraps around me ♪ 1684 01:24:53,704 --> 01:24:56,006 - ♪ Mmm ♪ - ♪ I hear the silver bells ♪ 1685 01:24:56,106 --> 01:25:00,551 ♪ But my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1686 01:25:01,552 --> 01:25:06,537 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1687 01:25:06,637 --> 01:25:09,299 ♪ I still can't help but ♪ 1688 01:25:09,399 --> 01:25:11,782 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 1689 01:25:11,882 --> 01:25:14,825 ♪ It feels like old times ♪ 1690 01:25:14,925 --> 01:25:17,427 ♪ And I'm a giddy child ♪ 1691 01:25:17,527 --> 01:25:20,070 ♪ Could stay up all night ♪ 1692 01:25:20,170 --> 01:25:24,794 ♪ Just to see your Christmas smile ♪ 1693 01:25:24,894 --> 01:25:29,519 ♪ This December could last a year ♪ 1694 01:25:29,619 --> 01:25:34,484 ♪ I'd be happy and I'd still be wantin' more ♪ 1695 01:25:34,584 --> 01:25:37,927 ♪ With the fire here before us ♪ 1696 01:25:38,027 --> 01:25:40,369 ♪ And winter's quiet hum ♪ 1697 01:25:40,469 --> 01:25:45,054 ♪ Still my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1698 01:25:45,154 --> 01:25:48,057 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1699 01:25:48,157 --> 01:25:50,739 ♪ And Christmas lights shine ♪ 1700 01:25:50,839 --> 01:25:52,861 ♪ I still can't help but ♪ 1701 01:25:52,961 --> 01:25:55,664 ♪ Keep on basking in you ♪ 1702 01:25:55,764 --> 01:25:58,747 ♪ It feels like old times ♪ 1703 01:25:58,847 --> 01:26:01,109 ♪ And I'm a giddy child ♪ 1704 01:26:01,209 --> 01:26:03,992 ♪ Could stay up all night ♪ 1705 01:26:04,092 --> 01:26:08,036 ♪ Just to see your Christmas smile ♪ 1706 01:26:08,136 --> 01:26:13,281 ♪ Silent night filled with music now ♪ 1707 01:26:13,381 --> 01:26:17,926 ♪ And each moment's like a Christmas wish come true ♪ 1708 01:26:18,026 --> 01:26:19,247 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 1709 01:26:19,347 --> 01:26:21,369 ♪ "Drummer Boy", "Santa Baby" ♪ 1710 01:26:21,469 --> 01:26:23,892 ♪ "In a Winter Wonderland" ♪ 1711 01:26:23,992 --> 01:26:28,196 ♪ Still, my favourite Christmas melody is you ♪ 1712 01:26:29,477 --> 01:26:30,498 ♪ Still ♪ 1713 01:26:30,598 --> 01:26:34,322 ♪ My favourite Christmas melody is you ♪