A Nanny for Christmas

Man over radio:

Expect typical December weather

with highs today in the mid 50s

across the Southland.

On the business front,

it's the last week before Christmas

and retailers are reporting

a 50% increase

over sales figures

from last year-

a sign that the economy

is rebound-

Mom, I can't find

my pink hair-clip!

I can't find my other shoe. It's missing!

- Where are my hair-clips?

- What did you do with it yesterday

when you got home from school?

You're always losing the pink ones

so wear the blue ones.

I wore the blue ones last week.

So wear the fuzzy ones.

- What fuzzy ones?

- The fuzzy pink ones.

- Those are uncool.

- I don't know.

Then just wear your hair down.

It looks very pretty.

Just brush it.

Put it behind your ears.

I know you're just saying that.

I'll wear a headband!

Mom, where's my other shoe?

Oh wow.

You two better not be

on the computer.

You don't want to be late the last day

before winter break.

Where's the phone?

Hello?

Oh hi, honey.

The kids?

Oh, perfect angels as always.

- Girl:
Mom!

- Mother's on the phone with Daddy!

So...

did you have a chance to think

about what we talked about?

Getting a nanny.

Well, it's just really tough

without you here, Carl.

And I could use the help, you know?

Speaking of which, how are things

in the New York office?

Ally Leeds.

Hi, Mr. Halligan.

The Danny Donner Chocolates pitch?

Don't worry-

it's all under control.

Did you hear? Danny Donner is

looking for a new ad agency.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, he wants to

take his image in a new direction.

Yes, I spent all night going over

the statistics

and I am confident that Mr. Donner

is going to love what we have to offer him.

Of course. I've got Justin's team

working on new ideas right now.

You know, Carl,

if we could get this account,

we could totally turn things around.

Hold on. Breakfast!

He would be a fool not to

sign with Halligan Ad Consultants.

Okay.

No, I've got everything handled.

All right, I'll see you then.

Bye.

Really? So I guess you're not

coming home for Christmas then?

Mom, Jonas flushed my hair-clips

down the toilet!

It wasn't her hair-clips,

it was her hairbrush.

- What?

- Your action figures are going down!

Um, yeah...

No, of course I understand, Carl.

I do.

I, um, just...

call me when you

think about it, okay?

Hold on.

Which toilet?

Jackie, Jonas, have you

seen my handbag?

Yeah, love you too.

Okay, you ready?

- Mm-hmm.

- Where's your backpack?

Come on.

Ahem.

Talk to me.

Mr. Donner, we realize that you're unhappy

with your current advertising agency.

And we appreciate the fact that

you're taking time off to come here.

We feel confident Halligan Ad Consultants

will be the best fit for your company.

Okay, let's go.

All right, allow me to introduce

my associate, Ally Leeds.

Ally, take it away, please.

When you sign with

Halligan Ad Consultants,

you're not just signing with

an ad agency;

you're signing with

a specialized team-

a team formed around your product.

That means a team of high-level

executives that are working 24/7,

coming up with creative ideas

with one purpose in mind:

to boost the sales of the single

best brand of chocolates

on the marketplace today.

Because at Danny Donner Chocolates,

you're not just selling chocolate;

you're selling life.

Your birthday...

the birth of your first child...

...your parents' 50th anniversary...

and of course...

your wedding.

My wedding?

My wedding?

My wedding?!

Is there something wrong

with weddings?

Mr. Donner, I wonder if we just-

Mr. Halligan, I appreciate your hospitality,

but I will be taking my business elsewhere.

- Mr. Donner, please-

- My wedding!

We don't have to do weddings.

We'll forget the weddings.

My fingers are in my ears now.

I can't hear anything.

He probably just needs a little

time to think about it.

Can we talk?

Ally:
How was I supposed to know

he got left at the altar?

Woman:

Didn't you read the headlines?

"Donner bride bolts. "

Jeez, did you not even

Wikipedia him?

I mean, this is the thanks I get.

Ally:
Maybe I should have done

more homework,

or gone with a Christmas theme

like everyone else.

You're a creative genius.

I'm sure you'll get

another job.

In this economy? They're not even

giving unpaid internships.

I don't think you understand

the severity of my situation.

Oh, I do. It means I'm not getting

a Christmas present from you.

- And I already got yours.

- You did?

A day at the spa.

If I don't get another job soon,

I am not gonna be able to afford

to pay my mortgage

and the bank's gonna

foreclose on me

and I'm gonna have to move back in

with my parents in Ohio.

Do you have any idea how cold

it is in Ohio right now?

I know. I wish there was something

I could do to help you.

I mean, I'd hire you myself

but our promotional contracts

are a little slow right now.

Wait.

Actually maybe there is something.

Doesn't your cousin work for Samantha

Ryland- does her taxes or something?

Oh no, I-

I don't think that's a good idea.

I'm sure you could get me

an interview.

I've heard she's really demanding.

Well, she's one of the best

execs in the ad game.

Surely she'd recognize my talents.

But what if it didn't work out?

My cousin would kill me.

I'm desperate, Tina.

Foreclosure, Ohio- remember?

Look, just an interview-

that's all I ask.

I'll take care of the rest.

Okay. Okay, I'll call him

after I get off.

You're the best.

Now cheer up. Have a Danny Donner

chocolate candy cane.

Traitor.

All message playback.

Hello, this is Mr. Thompson

from United Collections calling.

This is my third attempt to notify you

of an outstanding balance due.

Please return my call immediately

at 800-5-

- Tina:
Hello, Ally?

- Please tell me you have good news.

Tony talked to Samantha

and she wants to meet you.

Thank you, thank you!

Candy cane?

Danny Donner Chocolates.

So the interview is scheduled for

tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM

- at the Ryland Agency.

- That- that's perfect.

- What's the position?

- He didn't say.

All he said is she's desperate to

fill it as soon as possible.

Thank you so much.

You are a lifesaver.

It's all up to you now.

Good luck.

Oh, candy cane?

Danny Donner Chocolates.

Don't forget to buy 'em.

Hi. Ally Leeds.

I have a 9:
00 with Samantha Ryland.

Yeah. Have a seat right over there

and she'll be right with you.

Can I get you anything?

A raspberry scone?

No, thank you.

I'm allergic to raspberries.

Okay.

- Oh oh.

- Oh my- I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

You've got a little something on-

I have insurance if you want to

exchange information.

You've got- you've got a little

something on your chin.

Uh, let me.

Justin, Dolan's waiting for you

in the conference room.

I'll be right there.

- Good?

- Yeah.

I gotta go.

Okay, these are your messages.

And that's Ally Leeds.

- Your 9:
00.

- Oh.

Mm, 10 minutes early.

Promptness is a virtue today.

- How do you do? Samantha Ryland.

- Ally Leeds.

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