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I'm in that holiday spirit
[music playing]
Wrap it up when I give it.
Feel the magic in the air.
Got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh.
When the holiday
I'm in the holiday spirit.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm in the holiday spirit.
High up!
Oh, I'm really going to miss this.
Which part?
The lack of personal space or the powder eggs
in the chow hall?
No, I'm serious.
I mean, I'm excited to join the fleet,
but I'm really gonna miss the camaraderie of TBS.
Oh, yeah?
I'm sure you will miss the camaraderie.
OK, thank you, Zoe that was subtle.
Assignment day is tomorrow.
You're running out of time to tell Josh the truth.
OK, I will tell him.
Just not right now because he's coming this way.
JOSH: What's up, Birch?
Hey, Cannon.
You see that Christmas came early this year?
No.
I'm pretty sure it's still on December 25.
- Hmm. - My family just got our tree.
- Yeah. - Put up our lights.
Yeah, I was talking about the rankings...
I know.
And, you know, how I beat you.
Yeah, an oversight.
Hmm.
Which is why I'm here to set the record straight with a race.
Loser buys the winner an eggnog.
'Tis the season to crush you.
[chuckles] Enjoy coming in fa-la-la-la-last.
That was horrible.
[whistle blows]
So I've been meaning to talk to you.
You want to talk now?
After TBS, I'll be in DC for the infantry officer's course.
I know you're going to Fort Sill for artillery,
but I was thinking...
[festive music]
After our next training, we could
geo-preference the same duty station,
see if this might be something.
[grunts]
[groaning]
So what do you think?
Blair.
Josh, I have to talk to you.
I've decided not to go artillery.
I've decided to join the infantry.
You're taking my spot?
Well, I mean, it's not your spot.
But you said you didn't want it.
Because I was scared.
It's the hardest MOS, nearly impossible for women
to get into.
But then I ranked top of our class and I thought,
you know, why not take the leap?
Blair, you know how much being an infantryman
means to my family.
It's not personal.
Yes, it, is.
Wow.
You know, I always thought that our dads'
rivalry was some old-school Marine Corps grudge match.
Turns out my dad was right.
A Birch will always choose ambition over friendship.
Well, my dad was right about your family, too.
Your pride.
You are not entitled to a spot in the infantry.
I earned it.
You know what?
On second thought, pick whichever duty
station I'm not at.
Great plan because then we never have
to see each other ever again.
Great.
Fantastic.
Awesome.
BLAIR: Just this year, my team and I
led over 50 virtual war games with real-life battalion
and below participation.
Almost all permutations showed that operations
in a comms-degraded environment require adept junior leaders.
So if we want to improve combat effectiveness,
we need to focus our efforts on the young lieutenants who
are trained right here on this base.
[applause]
Thank you.
Very enlightening, Captain Birch.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- I appreciate that. - Wonderful training.
Thank you for your time.
Thanks so much.
I'm impressed, Captain Birch.
You really earned that Christmas break.
I'm actually only taken two days off.
ZOE: She's really working for that company commander position.
Yeah, but you gotta make time for the holidays.
Ooh, speaking of... yeah, I got to get to the tree lighting.
- See you both there? - Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Mm-hmm. - All right.
Ooh.
Sergeant Major.
Captain Peters.
Looking a little scraggly.
Uh...
Do we not have to shave every day anymore?
I, uh... didn't you retire?
I'm just messing with you.
Relax.
You look fine.
Sergeant Major.
Sorry, I just got
yeah.
Uh, I'll just... yeah.
[chuckles]
Blair.
You were great up there.
Thanks, Dad.
Captain Hawkins, I thought you were going home for Christmas.
Sergeant Major, I've known you for, like, 10 years.
You can call me Zoe.
I will start calling you Zoe when you
stop calling me Sergeant Major.
That's fair, Sergeant Major.
My parents are visiting my sister in Germany this year so...
So Zoe will spend Christmas with us.
Sounds like a plan.
Should we get going?
Yeah.
Hey.
[festive music]
You sure?
These are just to take?
Of course.
Huh!
Insurance, banking, and ice scrapers
what don't you guys do?
Taking care of military families is what we do.
You've been helping my family for the last 30 years.
Oh, hey! Did you get one of these?
They're just giving 'em out.
And, you know, now is a good time to become a member.
Oh, thanks again.
- Do you mind if I... - Be my guest.
All right. Thank you.
Thank you.
Wow, you were really fanboying out over there.
I am passionate about three things
my family, the Marines, and...
USAA.
I know, Dad.
I've been a member since before I could crawl.
So I have been planning out our Christmas schedule.
Me first.
I found a new route for our annual ruck,
and it's got 400 feet of incline.
Blair, we will not be training on Christmas.
What are you talking about?
It's our tradition.
No, hiking with a 90-pound pack is not a tradition.
Baking cookies is a tradition.
Visiting Santa is a tradition.
Aren't you a little too old to be visiting Santa?
Besides, you always called these kinds of traditions frivolous.
Well, now I'm calling them mandatory.
So on Christmas Eve, we will be cookie-baking at 0700,
gift-wrapping at 0900, stringing popcorn at 1400.
Stringing popcorn?
OK, Dad, why are you doing this?
I... I've been reflecting since your mother passed.
Sometimes I worry that I was more of a drill instructor
to you than a father.
So now I want to be a more traditional dad, put on a more
traditional Christmas.
I miss Mom too, but that doesn't
mean we have to change the way we've always done things.
I love our nontraditional traditions like our annual hike,
and making pizza for Santa instead of baking cookies.
I don't need a traditional Christmas.
That's too bad.
You will be merry this Christmas,
even if I have to force-feed you figgy pudding.
Merry Christmas, Quantico Marines and family!
Can I get around of applause for Santa?
[cheers, applause]
Ho, ho, ho!
Can I get an oorah for Santa?
Oorah!
On behalf of the Marine Corps, I want to thank all
of our volunteers and vendors.
And of course, I want to thank you guys
all for coming out tonight.
Now, are we ready to light this tree?
[cheering]
5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
[cheering, inspirational music]
So the office Christmas party is next week.
Are you excited?
Yes.
Am I excited to finally win over Colonel Clarkin
before he retires and make a good impression
on Colonel Krantz?
Yes.
Are you bringing anybody?
Of course.
I'm bringing Zoe.
[grunts]
Hey, I'm taking a break from dating.
Blair, you're a strong woman, and I don't just
mean that physically.
Some men may find you intimidating.
But one day you'll meet someone who will value your strength,
someone to be your equal, your partner.
Who knows?
Maybe that'll happen for you sooner than you think.
[magical chime]
["DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH" PLAYING]
[chatter]
Colonel Clarkin, sir.
Ah, Captain Birch.
Enjoying yourself?
I am, yes.
Yes, I am.
Sir, I've been...
I've been speaking to my monitor about my next assignment.
And while I've been enjoying my time at the war fighting
laboratory, my dream is to become a company
commander at the basic school.
Oh.
But it's a competitive billet.
I hear there are only four spots still available,
and a good word from you would go a long way.
And I really think it would be a great way for you to...
Perhaps we could talk about this some other time,
not during my last Christmas party.
[chuckles]
Of course, sir.
Merry Christmas, Captain.
So, how'd it go?
He wished me a Merry Christmas.
Ugh.
- The nerve on that guy. - I know.
He's a meanie.
I thought I caught him at the right moment.
Being alone for Christmas is starting to hit me.
I haven't missed a Christmas with my parents
since we were deployed.
I know. I'm sorry.
But we're gonna spend the whole holiday together.
That's the only thing keeping me going
oh, that and the forecast says there's
a huge snowstorm coming in.
Ooh.
So I was thinking we head to Liberty Mountain, hit
the slopes, 2 feet of fresh powder.
Merry Christmas to us.
Zoe, we can't.
I can't just ditch my dad.
I mean, it's the first Christmas since, you know...
Your mom.
Yeah.
I'm sorry, Blair.
No.
I totally forgot.
It's OK.
How are you doing?
I miss her.
My dad's doing all these cheesy things to overcompensate,
like a weekly game night.
Last month, he asked to go apple picking.
But I don't want new traditions.
I just want my mom.
Yes.
I still can't believe that Colonel Clarkin blew me off.
Oh, should I try schmoozing Colonel Krantz?
Yeah?
No.
I don't think you should do that.
No?
Blair, not everything is about work.
This is literally a work event.
[tapping on glass]
Thank you all for coming out, especially the spouses.
I know this isn't your mandatory fun event,
but I appreciate your attendance and the support
you give to your Marines.
And this one is extra special because this
is my last Christmas party before I retire.
[cheers, applause]
Oh, and we are excited to welcome the newest addition
to Quantico, Captain Cannon.
[applause]
Thank you, Colonel Clarkin.
Very excited to be here with all of you.
[suspenseful music]
What is Josh doing here?
[jazz music]
Oh!
Oh, ooh, careful, careful.
You got precious cargo.
Whatever coordination genes run in our family,
you somehow stole all of them.
Yeah, it must be frustrating for you having a brother
who's so good at everything.
And one who's so modest.
So I've been thinking about how
to make Christmas extra special for Tate this year.
Are you going for Uncle of the Year?
Yeah, obviously.
I was thinking on Christmas Eve, I
could take Tate up on the roof, and we could
leave carrots for the reindeer.
And maybe you guys could hide down by the staircase.
I could put on a Santa costume and slide down the chimney.
That's sweet but unnecessary.
You don't have to carry the weight of Christmas
on your shoulders.
Oh, man.
Can I speak to you?
Hi.
Sorry, hi.
Josh?
Yeah.
I thought you were stationed at Pendleton.
Why are you here?
I got assigned to be a company commander at TBS.
You're a company commander?
Is that a problem?
Yes.
Hmm.
Yes, it is because we agreed to stay away from each other.
Remember, that was our deal.
That was six years ago.
I changed my mind, kind of like you did
back at the obstacle course.
Wow. Really?
You want to go there?
OK, let's go there.
Let's go all the way back to the race where I beat you.
Remember that?
I let you...
- I let you win that race. - Sure, you did.
- I did let you. - Oh, yeah, because you tripped.
JOSH: What are you even saying?
I'm saying, why can't you just admit that I beat you?
Do you want a rematch?
I will race you right now.
- Bring it. - OK, let's go right now.
- Right now? - Yeah.
OK, let's go. Bring it.
Bring it.
[thud]
[intense music]
My office, Monday, 0800.
Your conduct was unbefitting of officers.
You're both being assigned to Christmas duty
from Christmas Eve to Christmas morning.
- With him? - With her?
Oh, you got a problem with that?
No, sir.
It's just I was going to do a 15-mile ruck with my dad.
On Christmas Eve?
Sir, I'm supposed to spend Christmas on base
with my family, building snowmen, baking cookies.
Cannon family Christmas is a pretty big deal.
There's got to be some way I can get out of this.
You two just frosted the incoming commanding officer.
You know how bad that makes me look?
No, there is no getting out of this.
Hmm.
It's time to bury the hatchet because you two
are about to spend 24 hours straight together.
OK.
Come on.
Just right here.
Ah.
Gingerbread is not sticking.
Yeah, I told you we needed royal icing and not enough
butter cream.
Was it royal icing or butter cream you spilled
all over Colonel Krantz?
You know, I actually think it was cream cheese based
on what I licked off my collar.
Hey, that is not funny, pal.
It's kind of funny.
Here.
This should work better.
Let me see.
Yeah, I like a practical joke as much as the next person,
but the Christmas Party was not the time or the place.
Dad, it wasn't a joke.
It was an accident.
Sorry I disappointed you.
This isn't all about me.
Amanda's pregnant.
Your brother-in-law's deployed.
None of us can keep up with Tate.
He needed you here for Christmas.
And I really wanted to be here for him and for you.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, it's not your fault. Of course,
Richard Birch's daughter is to blame.
Dad, come on.
I told you, it was my fault, too.
And, Blair, she's not so bad.
Yeah, until she boxed you out of the infantry.
I got it.
I'm just saying that before all of that,
I honestly thought that her and I were...
[chuckles] Friends?
Yeah, I thought Rich and I were friends
once, too, until the sergeant major
was on the promotion board.
I got a non-recommend because he sabotaged me.
Yeah, I've heard this story hundred times.
Yeah, Rich cost me a job, son.
And then Blair cost you one.
The branch doesn't fall far from the birch tree.
Uncle Josh!
Block my header.
Oh!
That's awesome, Tate.
Let's try it again.
But this time, lean back and really give it some power.
Nice job!
I can't wait to see that this season on the soccer field.
Guys, no soccer inside.
You're gonna kick down all the Christmas decorations.
Oopsie.
Uncle Josh, are you really missing Christmas?
Aw, Tater Tot.
I'm just leaving to go talk to Santa, to make sure he
brings all of your presents.
Don't forget to tell him about my train.
I will not forget.
It's a Pere Marquette 1225, 1-2-2-5.
The 1-2-2-5?
OK, I got it, dude.
I got it.
Come on, buddy.
Let's go finish those snowflakes for the tree.
Oh, cool.
All right.
See ya.
Hey, is everything OK?
It's the Christmas presents.
They were supposed to be delivered by December 20,
but the roads have been closed all week.
It's the 22nd, and we still don't have any of Tate's toys.
I talked to the Quaids this morning.
They're worried, too.
Whole neighborhood is.
The storm is supposed to break before Christmas.
All the delivery companies are saying
that the toys will be delivered by midday Christmas Eve.
Well, that's great.
Right?
I mean, you might not have time to wrap 'em all perfectly,
but that's OK.
He's just gonna rip 'em all up anyways.
It'll be fine.
Yeah.
I feel bad for you having to work with Cliff Cannon's son.
That kid's anything like his father, you better watch out.
Yeah, I know. I know.
I got it.
RICHARD: Cliff's a rule breaker or a my way or the highway type.
His way is the wrong way.
He's got a bias for action even when he doesn't have a plan.
It's gotten him in trouble.
I'd hate to see his son get you in trouble again.
I know, Dad.
I'll be careful.
I promise.
[doorbell rings]
I'm not expecting carolers till 1800.
No, Dad, it's Zoe.
I invited her over, remember?
I figured with you gone...
You figured I'd leave you both alone on Christmas?
No.
No way.
OK, fine.
She can stay as long as she sticks to my schedule.
Hey.
[chuckles]
Wazzup, Richard?
Uh, no.
Sorry, Sergeant Major, sir.
Ready to break out the eggnog?
Hmm.
It's far too early for eggnog.
OK.
All right.
Have fun, you two.
Widdle me this.
Who's going to have fun today?
You and me.
Good to see you.
Christmas time. Let's go.
Come on.
OK.
Merry Christmas, Blair.
Is it?
Finally, you're here.
Right on time.
Keys.
Sweet.
Logbook.
Duty phone.
Did anything happen in the last 24 hours?
Yeah.
It's snowing.
Captain Peters, you're supposed
to do a proper turnover. CAPTAIN PETERS: Have fun.
Oh, don't be a stickler.
They're not breaching protocol.
Besides, it's Christmas Eve.
[sighs]
[blows]
OK, I know I'm supposed to be ignoring you,
but why are you doing this?
[air hisses]
After tomorrow, Christmas will be over.
You have to take everything down.
You are literally wasting your breath.
I would rather waste my breath blowing
up Santa than talking to you.
Will you plug those lights in?
No.
No, no, no, no.
[foreboding music]
Everything's canceled.
I don't know what to do.
[chatter]
OK, everyone, calm down.
We'll figure this out.
How?
There are no toy stores open for miles around.
And even if they were open, the roads are closed.
I know, but we'll find a solution.
[chatter]
[phone vibrating]
You're not supposed to take personal calls while on duty.
Thank you.
Hey, what's up?
The snowstorm hasn't broken.
The roads are still closed.
And all our deliveries have been canceled,
which means no Pere Marquette train for Tate.
Wait, what?
I know, but it's not about the toy.
That train is a thing between him and his dad.
They went to go see the John Bull steam locomotive
at the Smithsonian last year.
I know.
He still talks about it.
I'm worried Tate will take it hard since he
won't have Ryan or the train.
But it's not just Tate.
It's over half the kids in the neighborhood
who won't get presents.
Oh, my goodness.
There's nothing to do.
Everything is closed from here to Ashwood.
OK.
What about south of Ashwood?
I can't get south of Ashwood.
You can't.
Maybe I can.
Wait, what?
How?
Don't worry.
I've got a plan.
A plan for what?
You want to leave base?
Why?
What's going on?
There is one rule of standing duty, and that is stay on base.
Every rule has an exception.
Is that a fact?
Sir, I'm requesting permission to leave base.
You just arrived in Quantico, and you've
already frosted a colonel.
Are you sure that's a smart next move?
Desperate times, sir.
The snowstorm hasn't let up.
All deliveries to Quantico have been canceled, which means...
No Christmas presents.
That's right.
Sir, I grew up in a military family.
I remember the Christmases that my dad was deployed,
or we were stationed too far away
and couldn't see my cousins or my grandparents.
Or we moved so much that Santa couldn't
find our new mailing address.
Sir, I just don't want to see these kids disappointed.
I'm inclined to agree.
And this will not be what people remember me for.
So, what's your course of action?
Well...
I could meet with all the families on base,
make a list of all the Christmas presents,
and chart a course to retrieve them.
The roads may be closed to civilian vehicles,
but a 7-ton truck should be able to traverse the snow.
My plan is to travel south, where the storm has lightened
and the stores are still open, sir.
I don't have a 7-ton truck to give you.
We have an old, decommissioned 5-ton truck you can take, but
are you licensed to drive it?
I'm not, sir.
I am.
I'll go in his place, sir.
You'd still need an assistant driver.
Captain Cannon, you have your vehicle commander's card?
I do, sir.
Is that really necessary, sir?
This seems like a one-woman operation.
Completing this mission with Captain Cannon would demonstrate
initiative, teamwork, resourcefulness
qualities I highly value...
Me, too, sir.
As would your monitor and considering your next role.
Of course.
My granddaughter Layla is seven,
and she's expecting a pink skateboard.
I need that skateboard underneath our tree tomorrow
- morning. - Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Captain Cannon and I, we can
we can work together.
Excellent.
I'll get someone to cover duty for you, but two caveats
one, you must deliver the presents before the kids
wake up Christmas morning.
And two, I'm only authorized to let you take the vehicle
off base for 24 hours.
If you're not back in time, that's my name on the line.
So don't be late.
Sir, you've got a deal.
Well, let's go save Christmas.
It's a Christmas Carol Sing Along Christmas Doll.
The doll's name is Carol, and she sings Christmas carols.
And my daughter is absolutely obsessed.
Yes, ma'am.
We got the link you texted, and we should be good to go.
OK.
Should be?
Don't worry, Mrs. Quaid.
I will not let you down.
Thank you, thank you.
Absolutely.
That's everyone, right?
Yes.
Thank you so much for doing this.
- Oh! - Of course.
It means the world to my son.
Of course.
OK.
So the total comes out to 150 toys.
OK.
Ooh.
The snowstorm is in the northern part of the state.
Basically, everything north of Ashwood is shut down.
We have 150 presents in total, and it's
Christmas Eve, which means...
Low inventory.
Yeah.
But you called a bunch of stores, right?
Yes.
And all the presents are available,
but they're not all available in the same city.
I think we should be able to get everything if we make
three stops along the route.
OK.
Send me the addresses.
I'll navigate.
Great.
And we should get going because we have
to get the truck back on time.
Deliver the presents by Christmas morning.
Yeah.
Thanks.
Mm-hmm.
OK.
So the first leg is just over 2 hours long.
But don't worry, I have got a perfect playlist.
["Deck the halls" playing]
Huh?
Let's go.
WOMAN: (SINGING) Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
Fa-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
Strike the harp...
CHORUS: (SINGING) And jump with chorus.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la.
Follow.
MAN: (SINGING)me in merry measure.
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
While...
OK, OK. OK, OK.
Hey, hey, hey.
I hear that song one more time,
I'm going to deck something.
Oh, man.
I can't wait till we're finished with this
so I can go home and celebrate with my family,
bake some cookies.
I can totally see it.
What?
Oh, the Cannon family Christmas... baking cookies,
looking at lights.
Wait.
Do you have matching Santa sweaters?
No, we don't have matching Santa sweaters.
Matching reindeer sweaters.
[laughs]
They're adorable.
They got cute little fuzzy little reindeer nose.
I knew it.
Why do you feel the need to make
fun of Christmas traditions?
OK, I don't hate traditions.
I just like them to reflect our family.
Everybody bakes cookies.
That's not our thing.
We like type two fun, activities that are tough but
rewarding, like hiking, rock climbing,
and oh, my favorite, skiing.
OK, I grew up skiing, too.
Where?
Japan.
Kuju Forest Park.
Same.
We were stationed in Okinawa when I was eight.
Hmm.
11.
And rock climbing, but that started in.
BOTH: Twentynine Palms.
Yeah, it's about the only thing
you could do out there in the desert.
Well, that and apparently baking cookies.
Yeah.
Do you at least like eating cookies?
Of course.
I love cookies.
OK, good.
I just, you know, don't eat a lot of them
because it ruins my training regimen.
Oh, man.
What?
You are such a workaholic.
You're really going to do a ruck on Christmas Eve?
Yeah.
That's so silly.
What about just spending quality time with your family?
That is our quality time.
My dad and I hike Christmas Eve every year.
And he wanted to do something different this year,
but I would have talked him into it.
Yeah.
Does your mom like to hike, too?
Well, she did.
She passed away about a year ago.
I'm so sorry.
It's fine.
Look, the roads are clearing up.
[somber music]
OK, who are we looking for?
Donna.
Hi.
Donna?
I'm Captain Birch.
I called ahead about a bulk order.
Oh, yes.
The toys are there.
Take your time.
Oh, you... you didn't pull the toys and pack them for pickup?
[chuckles] No, dear.
I had two back surgeries in the last 18 months, so I'll pass.
But you two look sturdy enough to handle it.
I only allocated 20 minutes for pickup.
How are we going to find and pack up 80 toys in 20 minutes?
Oh, it'll be fine.
It'll be fun, type two fun.
Oh, Rubik's Cube!
I love these.
Perform one move, then another, then the inverse
of the first until, boom!
Still got it.
What, you're not even a little impressed?
We're here to work, not play.
I think we can do both.
WOMAN: (SINGING) I'm trying to get you in spirit.
Bring back all those fuzzy feelings.
Sleigh bells, tell me, can you hear 'em.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Mistletoe is hanging from the ceiling.
Gingerbread and stockings are appealing.
But let's not forget the true meaning.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The cold nights of December feel warmer together.
Memories we're gonna make will last forever.
Light it up.
It's the brightest time of the year.
Turn up the joy and cheer.
Makes you feel so warm inside to light it up.
Looks like we just have one more, Mrs. Quaid's doll.
But where was it?
Hey, Donna.
You don't by chance know where we'd find a Christmas Carol Sing.
Along Christmas Doll?
Oh, yeah.
It's in the stockroom.
I organized this myself.
Don't make a mess.
Um, OK, if this is organized, I'm
terrified to see her idea of a mess.
Ooh.
There it is.
How were we supposed to get it?
I could probably just knock this pile over.
No, she said not to make a mess, remember?
Well...
Well, just give me a second.
Just give me a second.
OK.
OK, I got it.
It's just like the TBS obstacle course.
Not literally, obviously.
Just follow me.
So first, climb up on that shelf,
and then climb up on the second shelf.
OK, jump onto the packing lift and then,
and then grab that beam and loop the jump rope around the beam.
Lower down, grab the doll.
Ooh, OK.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Great.
Just give me a second to warm up.
Yeah.
You think you're doing it?
Yeah, of course.
It's my mission, my responsibility.
Besides, I don't want you getting hurt.
You know, I get that this is your misguided attempt
at chivalry, but it makes more sense if I do it.
Why?
I'm smaller.
You're not gonna fit onto that shelf.
And the jump rope is not gonna hold your weight.
- It might. - Really?
Yeah.
What are you trying to prove?
I'm not trying to prove anything.
So then you don't mind if I do it.
No.
I guess not.
Great.
Is it OK if I...
Oh.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
Got it.
[grunting]
Nice!
Wow, good.
OK.
OK, good.
Jump rope.
Here, here, here!
Oh, good.
Ooh.
And a catch.
And a good throw.
[bar creaking]
Yep, careful.
OK, careful, careful.
[grunting]
Yes!
Yes, OK.
Great.
Now come down.
Whoa!
Oh, whoa!
KIDS: (SINGING) Deck the halls with boughs of holly.
Fa-la-la-la-la
[music stops]
You OK?
Yeah, you caught me.
Yeah.
Good work.
Yeah, you too.
[chuckles]
You all aren't leaving until you clean this mess up.
JOSH: OK, we'll see you soon.
Bye.
So I spoke to the warehouse.
They have the skateboard for Clarkin's granddaughter.
- Hmm. - They're expecting us soon.
Great.
And I called the other stores and
confirmed they have the rest of the presents available.
- Amazing. - Mm-hmm.
Hey, do you know where we're picking up the toy train?
Is it the next stop?
I don't know.
Check the list.
Oh, you know what?
On second thought, do you mind if we just pull over real quick?
My dad's called me a few times.
Yeah, mine too.
No peeking.
I wasn't peeking.
You were totally peeking.
Was not.
[phone ringing]
There he is.
Hey, what's up?
Josh, thanks for finally calling us back.
How's the traitor's daughter?
[sighs]
The recipe calls for 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar,
not two and a haphazard scoop.
We're making chocolate chip cookies, not
staging a military offensive.
Baking is just as precise as war, if not more so.
[phone ringing]
Hi, Blair.
Has the Cannon gone off yet?
He's not bad.
He's not a pain to work with?
I bet he's got an ego the size of an Abrams tank.
I bet she's wound tighter than a tourniquet.
He's fine.
She's fine.
What's up, Joshie?
Hey.
JOSH: Amanda.
Hey!
Listen, I don't have if Tate's train yet,
but I promise I'm going to get it.
Josh, it's OK.
I know you're doing your best, but it's not your fault.
And it's not your job to fix it.
Hey, don't doubt a Cannon man.
My son can do anything he sets his mind to.
Yeah, Dad's right.
I've got it handled.
I mean, I guess, Josh does have a bit of an ego.
But he also has a big heart and huge biceps.
Just saying.
Why would you just say that?
I immediately regret that.
When do you get home, Blair?
Have fun, you two.
So, how much flour?
We'll just start over.
That batch didn't feel right.
JOSH: Excuse me.
Hi.
Hey, we're Captain Cannon and Captain Birch
here for a pink skateboard.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, it's right over there waiting for you, guys.
Great.
Just on the other side of that locked door.
Oops.
[chuckles]
I'm sorry?
Yeah.
I totally locked myself out.
Eggnog fog.
It's a real thing.
Doctor said it's...
Yeah, it is.
It affects a lot of people.
They put a lot of sugar in that eggnog.
So I called about getting a spare key,
but no one wants to bring one out due to the holiday.
But I did talk to my boss.
Plan is to open up in just like, uh, one hour...
Oh, great.
And two days.
No, no.
No, no, no, we can't wait that long.
We need that pink skateboard underneath Colonel Clarkin's
tree tomorrow morning.
OK, well, I don't know who Colonel Clarkin is.
Yeah.
But I wish there was something I could do, really,
as a former service member. Coast Guard.
Corporal Doug Chamberlain.
Hey, nice to meet you.
Ahooga.
That's, you know the boat sound.
Yeah, that's the deal.
So, anyway, I'm gonna take off as we're locked out, so...
No, no, no.
No, no.
Oh, hey.
Take a breath.
All right.
What she means is, could you just give us a second
and see if we can't come up with a new COA?
Course of action.
Right, yeah.
Let's do that.
Two courses of action.
Yep, OK.
I'll do one and you guys do the other.
How are we supposed to get that skateboard?
Yeah, we'll figure it out.
What's going on with you and Clarkin?
He supposed to talk to your monitor about a new role?
What am I missing here?
Yeah.
You know, before he retires, I...
I want to be a TBS company commander.
Oh, you want my job.
No, not your job.
Just the same job as you.
No, I know what you meant.
I've always wanted to mentor young Marines,
to teach and motivate them like my dad did.
And, well, my fate is in Clarkin's hands.
So if we don't get that skateboard,
then I don't get my dream job.
Yeah, you're not the only one with something to lose, Blair.
I put my name on the line after what happened
at the Christmas party.
If we fail, I could be relieved of duty.
Well, we won't let that happen.
We just need a plan.
OK.
So front door is locked.
Mm-hmm.
But you know what they say.
When one door closes, a window opens.
Well, I don't know about a window, but how about a chimney?
Yes.
Dougie.
Thanks to the blueprints you gave us
at the warehouse, Josh and I formulated a tactical operation,
but we need your help.
Hit me.
It's a classic urban breach.
Get in, get the skateboard, get out.
It's the getting in that's the problem.
The front door is locked, so we need another entrance.
Oh.
- The chimney! - Oh.
How?
We're calling it Operation Old St. Nick.
Warehouse doesn't have a chimney.
No, he just gets really excited about Santa.
It's actually a roof ventilation duct.
You know, it's close enough.
Close enough.
Same thing.
So, step one, recon.
According to the schematics, the chimney's...
Ventilation duct.
The chimney's diameter is 42 inches,
wide enough to facilitate the passage of an adult human man.
Me.
Well...
You.
Yeah.
Right.
Step two, isolate the breach point.
Step three, secure a foothold from which
you can achieve the objective.
Here comes Santa Claus.
[adventurous music]
[coughs] I thought you said this chimney
hadn't been used in years.
It's a roof ventilation duct.
And I said it hadn't been cleaned in years.
And finally, step four, seize the objective.
Step five, eggnog?
OK, I'm coming.
Ah!
Whoa!
JOSH: [yelling]
Ooh.
Josh?
Josh, are you OK?
Josh, she's talking to you.
[grunting]
Josh!
OK, the rope is slack, so he is either on the ground
or he disintegrated.
You're not gonna find him.
I'm sure he's fine.
80% sure.
Maybe 70.
[thudding, clatter]
Wait.
Ho ho ho.
[laughter]
[keys jangle]
BLAIR: Oh, wow.
You know, for a second there, you had me worried.
Oh, that's adorable.
- You were worried about me? - You know what?
Forget it. I shouldn't have said anything.
Your head is big enough already.
["Silent night" playing]
Oh, I love this song.
WOMAN: (SINGING) Silent night, holy night.
All is calm, all is bright.
(SINGING) Round yon virgin...
WOMAN: (SINGING) Mother and Child.
What?
I got carried away.
I love that song.
You have an incredible voice.
Thanks.
Where'd you learn to sing like that?
Well, I guess I've been holding out on you.
I do have one Christmas tradition.
When I was growing up, my mom would take me caroling.
And I was so bad.
[chuckles]
I was off key, no confidence.
But my mom, she taught me.
She was a singer, too?
Classically trained.
She used to perform with the opera.
But eventually, that became impossible because we
moved around so much.
So she became a vocal coach instead.
Yeah, it's a tough life being a military spouse.
It is.
She taught me how to read music.
And every day after school, she would make me drill my scales.
And I liked singing, but it was hard.
You know?
And she always said, nothing good comes easy.
Type two fun.
The house got quiet after she died.
And I get why my dad wouldn't want
us to listen to carol again.
Maybe I'll sing for him tomorrow... my gift to him.
I'm sure he'd love that.
Yeah.
I mean, you got him like, a gift-gift too, right?
Yeah, of course I did.
Yeah.
I got him a pair of fuzzy socks.
You got him socks?
What?
They were on his wish list.
They're really cute.
They have these little golf balls on 'em,
and he gets cold feet.
Socks?
OK, fine.
I'll get him something else.
Jeez, gift shamer.
[chuckles]
You're right.
I'm sorry.
I'm sure he will love the socks.
No, you're right.
I'll think outside the socks.
That's terrible.
I know.
It's not even funny.
Hey, well, your sense of humor is rubbing off on me.
["Jingle bells" playing]
Thanks again.
Yeah, thank you.
Hey, so I went to the record store and I got my dad a vinyl.
It's the album that he and my mom danced to at their wedding.
- Aw. - Yeah.
I think you're right.
I always am.
About him liking this better than the socks.
It wasn't a general statement.
Oh.
Oh, sorry.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you.
Are you two in town for the parade?
No. No, I wish.
Here for work, not pleasure.
Of course.
When you love your partner, work can be a pleasure.
Oh, no no, no, we're...
We're not partners.
But before we go, I think we're missing one of the toys.
It's a train.
On the phone, you said you had a Pere Marquette 1225.
Right, I'm so sorry, I meant to tell you.
When you two called earlier, I didn't realize that my husband
had just sold the last one.
Oh, OK.
Well, thanks anyway.
Merry Christmas.
We better start loading up.
This is gonna set us back a little bit.
Oh, we actually have volunteers
from USAA to help us out.
Here you go.
Oh, awesome.
Thanks, guys.
Thanks, brother.
Merry Christmas.
BLAIR: Thank you so much.
OK, so we have all the toys on the list except one.
And we made up some time, so we're back on schedule.
Great.
Hey, so what's the deal with this train?
[sighs]
It's for my nephew, Tate...
Amanda's son.
He's four.
His dad's deployed, won't be back for months.
He looks like a really sweet kid.
He is.
And all he wants for Christmas is this super specific train.
I was supposed to bring it home to him, save Christmas.
Wait, I have an idea.
What's the name of the train?
It's a Pere Marquette 1225.
[festive music]
Ow, ow, ow, ow.
Ah.
You're supposed to string the popcorn, not eat it.
I can't help it.
I'm hungry.
We have been baking and stringing all day.
We missed lunch.
We're behind schedule because of the gingerbread debacle.
I maintain that your oven cooks too hot.
We gotta make up time.
Sergeant Major.
Richard.
All due respect, in the military, order is necessary.
On Christmas, not so much.
The point is to enjoy, to give, to bond with your loved ones,
to lose track of time, building snowmen until your nose is red,
and your fingers are numb.
I know you're trying to make up for lost time in retirement,
but you can't do it by over scheduling.
Not everything in life has to be so militant.
[phone ringing]
Blair.
Hey, Dad, I need a favor.
So we picked up all the presents,
except one is missing
a model train for this cute little four-year-old boy whose
dad is gone on deployment.
And he's going to be so disappointed, which
is why I'm wondering... you don't by any chance
happen to have a Pierre Marquette 1225
that you'd be willing to part with on behalf of Santa?
[laughs] Blair, the 1225 is a collector's train.
It's not a toy, which...
[clears throat]
I guess I could try to dig it out of storage.
But when do you need it by?
Tomorrow, 7:00 AM.
If it's too much to ask...
[clears throat]
It's not.
The schedule is less important than the giving joy.
BLAIR: Thank you, Dad.
Love you.
OK.
We need to split up.
That train could be in one of eight different places.
All right, my dad is on it.
What?
I would have figured out some other solution.
Just say thank you.
Thank you.
That was very thoughtful.
You know, I didn't move back here
for the company commander gig.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm excited.
I'm not trying to diminish your dream job.
I came back for my family.
My Dad's getting older.
Brother-in-law's deployed.
Amanda is expecting her second child.
It's time for me to step up.
Well, what does Amanda think about all that?
She thinks I put too much pressure on myself.
But she literally quit the Marines to be a mom full-time.
Oh, yeah?
Oh, yeah.
Used to be a Motor T mechanic.
Loved it too.
Wow.
She can sacrifice all that, I figure the least I can do
is transfer here, be the best uncle that I can for Tate,
support my sister through her pregnancy.
It's a lot to take on.
Nothing I can't handle.
Well, of course not.
You can handle anything.
I mean, you are the man who saved Christmas.
- Shall we? - Yeah.
Yeah.
[gentle music]
Oh, shoot.
Looks like the road's blocked off here, too.
Must be the parade.
Can we go around it?
Uh, It doesn't look like it.
We can't get behind schedule.
Well, I think we're trapped.
Looks like, unfortunately, you have no choice but to face
a little Christmas cheer.
Here you go. Thank you.
- Thank you so much. - Enjoy, guys.
Yeah, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Mm.
OK, I'm glad we stopped.
This is amazing.
Snowballs.
I totally forgot about these.
Can't wait to recreate this at my house.
You really do love baking.
Yeah, I do, ever since I was a kid.
My sixth birthday, I asked for a whisk.
That's adorable.
I'm sure the ladies love that.
Yeah.
I don't know about that.
Dating is kind of hard with our lifestyle, you know.
I was with my ex, Kat, for two years.
Then I deployed to Germany for six months,
and that was the end of that.
I'm sorry.
I'm not.
We should have been more honest with each other from the start.
Instead, we just buried our heads in the sand.
Lesson learned.
And speaking of lessons learned,
I'm really sorry about what happened back at TBS.
I should have told you my intentions
and been honest sooner.
I appreciate that, but it's not like you took the only
available spot in the infantry.
I could have done a lateral move later, gone to IOC.
Plus, now seeing your passion, I know you didn't betray me.
What about you, your dating life?
Oh, well, I just broke up with this guy.
He dumped me and immediately started
dating a Pilates influencer.
I'm so sorry.
That must have hurt.
I mean, honestly, yeah, it did make me doubt myself.
Blair, you are smart, and determined,
courageous, exasperating, beautiful.
I mean, if Mike couldn't see that, he must have been blind.
You know, actually, he was colorblind because his outfits,
they never matched.
[chuckles]
So have you ever dated a Marine before?
A few of 'em, yeah.
They always get weirdly competitive with me.
Oh, they get competitive with you?
Hey, I'm... "let's push each other" competitive.
There's a difference between that and the "you threaten me"
kind of competitive.
Yeah, you do push me to be better.
I see that now.
I may have been a bit threatened by you back then at TBS.
A bit?
OK, I deserved that.
In fairness, it wasn't even about you.
I think it was because
maybe because of the pressure my dad puts on me, the pressure
that I put on myself trying to please him.
Yeah, I get that.
But, I mean, at the end of the day,
you can't live your life just trying to please everyone else.
You know?
It should be about what you want.
Yeah.
And what do you want, Blair, other than my job, apparently?
I... I want to live an adventurous life
travel, fall in love.
And most importantly, I want a true partner like my parents
had
someone who pushes me to be a better person, someone
who challenges me, as long as they can take it when they get
beat.
Sure, as long as you're not afraid of a rematch.
[car horn honking]
WOMAN: (SINGING) Oh, yeah.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
What's up there?
WOMAN: (SINGING) In a one-horse open sleigh.
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells.
Oh, look.
WOMAN: (SINGING) Oh, what fun it is to ride.
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Ho ho ho!
WOMAN: (SINGING) It is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
[applause, cheers]
[music playing]
WOMAN: (SINGING) Everybody gathers together.
Hearts are full, love everywhere.
What are you doing?
WOMAN: (SINGING) And all the children.
Playing in the snow
Christmas is in the air.
OK, I'll admit you've got some moves.
Well, it's easy when you've got a good partner.
I... I thought we weren't partners.
That's what you said to the shopkeeper.
I wasn't sure if you wanted to be.
[cheers, applause]
JOSH: What?
You make pizza for Santa?
BLAIR: Yes.
What kind of pizza?
Meat lovers.
Meat lovers?
It's his favorite.
I guess that makes sense.
There's probably not a lot of pepperoni at the North Pole.
Whoa.
The snow's picking up.
It's not gonna be an easy drive home.
Don't worry.
We'll make it back with plenty of time.
We should stop for fuel real quick.
Right here.
Wait, is it closed?
How is that possible?
Google said it was open.
There are no other stations we can go to?
There's one rickety mom and pop shop about a mile away,
but they don't even have a phone number listed.
It's worth a shot.
OK, it's just down this way.
Wait, wait, wait.
Don't close yet.
Please don't close.
Sorry, guys.
I'm out of diesel anyways.
There's got to be something you can do, sir.
Fred.
Please, Fred.
We're Marines from the Quantico base.
We got a truck full of gifts back there.
If we don't get back by tomorrow morning, none of those kids
are gonna have Christmas presents.
I know the pressures of parenthood.
I've got kids of my own.
Oh, no, we're not...
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Parenthood is tough stuff.
Yeah... mom, dad.
I'll tell you what.
I've got a stock of extra diesel not far from here.
And, hey, seeing as you two are all about helping the kids,
I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind doing me a favor, too.
Yeah.
Name it.
[upbeat music]
Scoot it.
Thank you.
MAN: (SINGING) Come and behold Him.
Born the King of angels.
O come let us adore Him.
Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
But if you have to go to a bajillion houses,
why are you here?
Well, because my reindeer got tired.
I had to make a pit stop so they could stretch their legs.
Where are the reindeer now?
They are around the block.
Can I go pet them?
Well, actually, reindeer are allergic to little girls.
Sorry.
Oh, OK.
When I grow up, I want to fly just like Santa.
Actually.
Well, you can learn to fly just like Santa does.
In a sleigh?
Even better, in a plane.
You could be a pilot and zoom around the sky like, wee!
Wee!
Daddy!
When I grow up, I want to be a pilot
and zoom around the clouds.
And on Christmas, I can hang out with Santa in the sky.
All right, kiddo.
It's time to get home.
But, Dad, I want to go with Santa.
I want to fly with Santa.
Honey, we have to get home so Santa can come.
OK.
OK, these are Santa-worthy.
Oh, you've got a little...
Hmm?
Here.
Thank you.
You know, we work shockingly well together.
My dad would cringe if he heard you say that.
Mine, too.
Yeah.
And honestly, if you told me six years ago
that I'd come to think of you as a partner,
I would not have believed you.
What?
Nothing.
I just always wondered if we hadn't gotten in that fight,
what might have happened.
What might have happened between us?
Yeah.
Is that crazy?
Santa!
Oh!
Santa, you have to take me with you.
I want to see the North Pole and meet Mrs. Claus,
and hang out with all the elves.
Please?
I... thanks for helping out.
Yeah.
Sorry.
Thank you.
- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
OK.
You're fine.
Oh.
Roads are getting a little treacherous.
There was a wreck on the interstate.
This is saving us an hour.
Blair, I think we should head back to the highway.
Well, we have to make up time.
We'll be fine.
Well, speaking of time, it's Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas, Blair.
Merry Christmas, Josh.
Oh, what's going on?
Uh...
What are you doing?
We're losing pressure.
I have to pull over before the brakes lock up.
Whoa.
What does that mean?
This is really bad.
Hey, I didn't do anything differently.
The truck just sort of fritzed out.
[grunts] It's probably just a hose or something.
I'm sure I can fix it.
I mean, are you sure?
I thought you hadn't worked with this kind of vehicle before.
I mean, it's not like a normal truck.
I know.
I got it.
Maybe we should just call somebody for help.
Blair, it's the middle of the night on Christmas.
I can do it.
OK.
Well, if you can't, it doesn't make you a bad Marine or
a bad son or a bad uncle.
I know.
Do you?
I can fix this truck.
OK.
Whatever you say.
I'm gonna go look it up in my phone.
No, no, no, no, no.
[phone vibrates]
Hello?
Oh, hi.
- You're not Josh. - No.
Hi.
Sorry, it's Blair.
I was just checking in with my brother.
He said he was gonna text when he got back to base,
but he never did.
Yeah, that's because we haven't
made it back to base yet.
What?
Hey, you... you were a Motor T mech, right?
Yeah.
Hey, it's Amanda.
What?
If you won't let me help, at least let her.
Hi, Amanda.
You broke down in a 5-ton and you didn't call me?
Dude, fixing these things was literally my job.
I didn't want to wake you.
Nuh-uh.
No, no chance I'm buying that.
Josh, why is it so hard for you to ask for help?
I don't know.
Honestly, it's probably because of Dad.
Yes, it definitely is.
I'm... I'm glad you see this.
Say more.
Dad's always been tough on me.
But when I joined the corp, it got worse.
I was never strong enough, fast enough, wasn't good enough
to make the infantry.
Never asked him for help with anything.
He just told me to do it myself.
I love Dad, but he puts way too much pressure on you.
He's so stubborn.
Can't let go of any disagreements.
I know.
I worry he's going to get lonely.
AMANDA (ON PHONE): And I worry about you getting lonely.
What do you mean?
Josh, I love you.
You're funny and sweet.
You care deeply about others.
But you've internalized this idea
that you have to do everything yourself,
which means you're not a good partner.
You have to learn how to ask for help.
If you put the whole world on your shoulders,
eventually you're going to crumble.
OK, OK, I hear you.
[sighs]
Amanda, will you please help me fix this truck?
I thought you'd never ask.
That's the air governor auxiliary supply line.
The truck won't build air pressure without it.
There's a hole in it.
Hmm, that's your issue.
Do you have any spare hose in the truck?
No, there's nothing.
Well, luckily, you're a Marine.
Gonna have to improvise.
You're gonna need something to wrap around the hose.
There's a bunch of toys in the back of the truck.
[festive military music]
AMANDA (ON PHONE): So not to be the nosy sister,
but what's the deal with you and Blair?
JOSH: It's hard to explain.
She can be super competitive.
AMANDA (ON PHONE): Like you?
JOSH: OK, I'm getting a lot of tough love from you today.
I'm just saying.
It seems like you two are cut from the same cloth.
Maybe you could grow together.
JOSH: Yeah, I don't know.
I mean, I thought that before, but I don't want to hurt her.
AMANDA (ON PHONE): Well, if that's how you feel.
I feel like, what do I do now?
I got a tube and a roll of Christmas tape.
AMANDA (ON PHONE): Cool, cool, cool.
Wrap the tube around the break in the air line
and tape it really tight.
OK.
Wrap the tube.
OK.
That's it?
That's it.
Start the engine.
I think I fixed it.
You start the truck.
Sure.
[engine igniting]
I did it!
We did it!
Hey, Amanda.
Yeah?
JOSH (ON PHONE): I think you're right about me and Blair.
We do make a good team, but I think I ruined it.
Oh.
What time is it?
We're late.
What?
Kids will be awake any minute without presents.
And I can kiss that company commander job goodbye.
Well, at least you have a proven track record here.
People will cut you some slack.
I got to base three weeks ago, and somehow I've already
managed to upset a colonel, mess up Christmas duty,
and fail my first mission.
I get relieved of duty and have to leave Quantico,
I will have failed my family, too.
You're late.
The Christmas presents aren't under Christmas trees.
Sir, the presents are in the truck.
The kids are already awake.
I know, sir.
Now, this mission was your idea,
and I hold you responsible.
This is not what I had in mind as my last days in charge here.
It's my fault, sir.
I routed us poorly.
I took a shortcut.
And when the truck broke down, we were too far from the highway
to get help.
I'm the reason we didn't make it back in time.
I had high hopes for you, Captain.
I'll have to report this.
Yes, sir.
I respect your honesty, Captain Birch.
After the holiday, I'll talk to your commanding officer
about a suitable punishment.
Captain Cannon, take this as a warning.
I expect this run of poor decisions to end here.
Yes, sir.
You're both dismissed.
[gentle music]
Blair.
Blair, hang on a second.
Blair, wait.
You didn't have to take the blame.
I know.
You didn't ask me to step in.
You didn't ask for my help.
Don't worry, I'm not waiting for a thank you.
I wanted you to get that job.
I did, too.
But there are more important things than a job.
If I get stationed somewhere else, my dad's retired,
and he could follow me.
But your family needs you here.
Blair.
It's OK.
It's for the best, really.
I mean, it's clear that we can't work together
as coworkers or anything more.
Blair.
My dad found Tate's train, so I'll leave it on our porch.
CLIFF: You have no reason to feel guilty.
It's Blair's fault.
No, it was our fault. She shouldn't have taken the fall.
I disagree.
She owed you one.
Seriously, Dad?
You still can't let that go?
You've got impossible standards for people.
And when they let you down, you just hold on to it forever.
Why do you think I'm so afraid to disappoint you?
Well, that's not fair.
JOSH: No, it's true.
I mean, think about it.
Do you ever think you're the problem
your pride, your grudges, your stubbornness?
I am not stubborn.
Dad, look, I get it because you passed it all down to me.
But I'm going to change.
And I hope that you'll decide that you want to change, too.
I gotta go.
[somber music]
[knocking]
COLONEL CLARKIN: Captain Claus, what
are you doing on my doorstep?
Colonel, I know this is unorthodox.
It's not Blair's fault we were late.
It was our fault. Blair is an excellent officer.
She would be an incredible mentor
for the young officers here.
Sir, I'd be lucky.
We'd be lucky to have her on our team.
LAYLA: Santa?
Ho ho ho!
Little Miss Layla.
I am so sorry that I am late, but
the elves have been working overtime on a very
special gift just for you.
Let's see what we've got in Santa's bag.
Thank you, Santa.
Here you go.
Merry Christmas!
So, what do you,
so what do you say, sir?
That was a special gift you just gave my granddaughter.
And in the spirit of Christmas, I
won't mention your tardiness to Captain.
Birch's commanding officer.
Tell Captain Birch I'll talk to her monitor
about becoming company commander, if the two of you
deliver the rest of those presents in costume.
That's an order, Cannon.
Yes, sir.
[jolly music]
I don't understand.
Why take the fall?
Why sacrifice your promotion for that Cannon?
Because I...
I care about him.
You care about him?
Yesterday, you hated him.
What happened?
Dad, you were right.
For so many years, I've been so focused on work.
And today, I just...
I had fun.
Not type two fun.
Just fun-fun.
And that's because of Josh.
I want to hang out on Christmas, do silly traditions,
spend quality time with the ones I love.
Yesterday was so special.
Josh and I, we
we helped all the families on base.
We connected with our community, and we saved Christmas.
Well, at least we almost did.
Well, how nice that Cliff Cannon's son taught
you the meaning of Christmas.
It's not as if I spent weeks preparing
and trying to schedule the most perfect, the most magical...
[knocking on door]
Look.
Hang on.
Josh?
Ooh.
What are you doing here?
We're here for the train.
You were supposed to leave it on the stoop.
I'm sorry.
He insisted on coming with me as my backup.
What about the train?
Yeah, I was going to tell you.
I just didn't get around to it yet.
The... the train was sort of a
a favor.
For us.
I'm parting with a vintage collector's train for Cliff?
BLAIR: No, no, not for Cliff, for his grandson.
I thought you bought the train.
You asked Richard to do us a favor?
So you put my daughter up to this.
I should have known.
What else is going on between you two?
Oh.
Hey!
What are you implying, Richard, that our kids
are going to date?
That's absurd.
I mean, it's not that absurd.
OK, OK, let's just all calm down.
This is all your fault.
- Dad? - Of course.
Everything's always my fault. What are you
gonna do, Birch, narc on me?
Dad.
You don't have power over me anymore.
We're retired.
You still making the same mistakes
every time after retirement!
Your retirement!
[yelling]
Snowball fight!
Are you with me, Cannon?
I'm with you.
I need covering fire.
Ooh!
[groaning]
WOMAN: (SINGING) It's that time we all get together.
Every day it's only getting better.
So come on, get ready now.
The holidays are coming.
It's that time the whole world is shining.
Sharing the love, got everybody smiling.
So come on, get ready now.
The holidays are coming.
Happiness is in the air.
The holidays are coming.
Show someone that you care.
The holidays are coming.
Show someone that you care.
It's that time we all get together.
Every day, it's only getting better.
So come on, get ready now.
The holidays are coming.
OK, OK, we will surrender!
We surrender!
Hey.
- [groaning] - Cannon?
- All right, you... you got it. - Perfect.
- That was pretty good. - It's the beard, I think.
- Hey! - Yes.
Hey, I don't know you still have that.
I do.
I have a lot of that.
That one throw your hat?
No.
I lost my arm.
Oh.
- Ooh. - Pretty tough.
I'm not surprised.
That was quite the battle.
Nice to be on the same side for once.
Come on, Cliff.
Don't you think it's time to let it go?
I may have broken your rules and played a few jokes,
but you took it too far.
You blocked my promotion.
Cliff, I voted to promote you, but I was outvoted.
By who?
You want me to name names?
No.
I'm sorry.
It's in the past, and I got to let the grudges go.
My son recently pointed out that I can be stubborn.
But you're right.
It's time to bury the hatchet.
Consider it buried.
Our family always sees us the clearest, don't they?
Michelle certainly gave me a piece of her mind.
When she got sick, told me to stop working so hard.
Relax.
Spend more time with Blair.
I'm sorry for your loss, Richard.
Michelle was a spectacular woman.
I miss her every day, especially around the holidays.
But I'm really sorry I tried to fix everything myself.
I know I just pushed you away.
And the truth is, I couldn't have
accomplished anything that we did yesterday without you.
I just wish I'd handled the day's
challenges a little better.
Well, I didn't exactly make it easy on you.
I don't want easy.
I want a partnership.
I talked to Colonel Clarkin.
He's going to recommend you for a company commander.
How did you get him to agree to that?
I took responsibility and made his granddaughter's day.
Turns out it's hard to say no to Santa.
I believe that.
But there is one caveat.
We have to deliver the rest of the presents
right now, in costume.
Blair, will you complete this mission with me?
Here.
I'm sure you want to get this to your grandson
sooner rather than later.
No. Oh, like that.
OK.
Why don't you come with me?
Join us for Christmas.
Wow.
The Corps is really making a statement
with their new uniforms.
Yeah.
Blair, I'm sorry.
I should have known I couldn't force Christmas spirit on you.
I promise I will do better next year.
It's OK, Dad.
I know you meant well.
And besides, Christmas isn't over yet.
I suppose I owe you an apology, too,
and a thank you for facilitating our reconciliation.
Well, it was a long time coming.
Yes, it was.
What'd I miss?
A Christmas miracle?
I would love to be a part of it.
[festive music]
WOMAN: (SINGING) Let the holiday come on in.
Ooh, ooh.
There's nothing like this joyful feeling.
Ooh, ooh.
This holiday's got my heart singing.
Fa-la-la-la-la, fa-la-la-la-la.
Merry Christmas.
WOMAN: (SINGING) This joyful feeling.
A little hot chocolate with you by the fire.
Let the holiday come on in.
Ooh, ooh.
Let's see what we have in here.
WOMAN: (SINGING) This holiday's got my heart singing.
Fa-la-la-la.
Thank you, Santa!
You're welcome, Ellie.
WOMAN: (SINGING) This joyful feeling.
Fa-la-la-la, fa-la-la-la.
Got my heart singing.
Ooh.
Let the holidays come on in.
Last one.
[knocking]
Merry Christmas!
Let's see what we have in here for you.
[gasps]
All right.
Goodbye.
Merry Christmas.
Well, Captain Birch, mission complete.
Well, almost.
[jolly music]
Do you want to come over for Christmas?
Mm-hmm.
(SINGING) Silent night, holy night.
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace
[applause]
Thank you.
That was beautiful, Sweetheart.
Your mom would be so proud.
Thanks, Dad.
I love you.
Oh, my goodness, you are incredible.
Thank you.
By the way, your description of the sweater
did not do it justice.
It really is quite fashionable.
Oh, thanks.
Hmm.
You know, I could get you a matching one next year,
if you'd like.
OK.
Watch out!
Ah!
It's a beautiful Christmas Day.
Are you ready for that rematch?
Born ready.
Ready, set...
Hold on, hold on.
- Wait a second. - What?
What?
What's this right here?
[music playing]
WOMAN: (SINGING) Now it's that time of year
where magic's in the air.
That's when you know it's almost Christmas.
Chestnuts roast and champagne toast and frosty in the snow.
It's almost Christmas