Angels Sing Page #5

Are there gonna be camel rides through

the neighborhood for the kiddos?

BOY:
Watch out!

Sorry, mister.

(GRUNTING)

(GRUNTING FURIOUSLY)

Well. He insists on doing

his packing all by himself.

He told me, "Grandma, I'm

not a little kid anymore!"

- He's not.

- (CHUCKLING)

Hey, what's this?

I thought I might

take it with us

when I drive David back up to Austin.

(SIGHS)

What? Give it to Michael.

Just in case.

Oh, honey, you think

that's a good idea?

I don't have

any others left, darling.

Hey, Grandpa,

I just thought of something.

Maybe we could wait a few

hours before we drive back.

Till after dinner.

And why would we wanna do that?

Well, because then we could see the

lights on the house lit up before I go.

Your father

won't like it, David.

I told him I'd have you

home before dark.

Yeah, but we'd only be there

just a tiny bit after dark.

So he'll only be

a tiny bit mad.

David.

Please, Grandpa.

DAVID:
I mean...

We worked so hard

on the lights and...

It'll be my only chance

to really see them.

Five minutes at dusk.

Not a minute longer.

Deal?

Deal.

(COLONEL CHUCKLES)

Good King Wenceslas looked

out on the Feast of Stephen.

When the snow lay round

about, deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that

night though the frost was cruel

When a man came into sight.

gath'ring winter fuel.

How you doing? BARISTA: Hey!

Medium black coffee

to go. Thank you.

Would you like to try our Christmas

gingerbread latte? MICHAEL: No, thanks.

Ah. Our holiday

eggnog hot chocolate?

No, thank you.

How about our festive

peppermint candy-cane tea

- made with real...

- I just wanna get a black coffee.

I don't... I don't want a bow on it.

I don't want it... I just...

I just want

a cup of black coffee to go.

- REPORTER:
(ON TELEVISION) Thanks, Lacy.

- Right up.

REPORTER:
(ON TV) Just days away from

Christmas, we're here on Live Oak Lane,

which has long been famous

for, shall we say,

its exuberant celebration

of the holiday.

Well, this year, Live Oak residents are

getting something they never expected.

A real-life Grinch.

Sir, we're doing a piece on the

Christmas lights of Live Oak Lane.

Do you think you could tell us

how you get ready for Christmas?

MICHAEL:
(ON TV) Sure.

By sticking it

where it belongs.

Hey, buddy.

Hey! That's you!

(CHUCKLES)

Thank you.

Excuse me.

GRIFFIN:
(ON TV) Some of

the folks on the block...

I won't lie to you,

it's been a shock.

(BARISTA CHUCKLING)

GRIFFIN:
We just don't

understand why someone...

But we're pulling together.

And we're gonna make this

the best Christmas ever.

- Nice work today, guys. I'll see you next time, okay?

- (CELL PHONE RINGING)

Babe.

SUSAN:
Michael. Hey, yes.

She ran at me with a camera...

Thank you very much, Kylie.

- SUSAN:
Michael.

- I know I look a complete idiot.

No, no.

And I'm sure you've started

divorce proceedings.

Michael.

There's been an accident.

Hey, babe.

Are they okay?

David is getting an x-ray

and your dad's in surgery.

What happened?

- A truck went over the median or something and hit the car.

- (GASPS)

They were right... Hi.

Now, your son's

x-rays look good.

Uh, he's got a

slight concussion

but we're optimistic

he'll make a full recovery.

My father?

He's still in surgery.

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

When can we see David?

Well, he's unconscious, but I

can let you look in on him.

Please. Thank you. Thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker.

Can I speak to you?

We did everything we

could for your father.

He never regained

consciousness.

I'm sorry.

- (SOBBING)

- (SOBBING)

(VEHICLE APPROACHING)

What's happening?

David, um, has a concussion

but they say he's gonna...

He's gonna be all right.

(EXHALING) Oh, thank God.

Oh, my God.

And your daddy?

(SOBBING) No!

No, no, no!

Please God, no!

I ain't gonna study

war no more

I ain't gonna study

war no more

I ain't gonna study

war no more

I ain't gonna study war

MICHAEL:

How are you, Ma?

Well, you know...

I keep saying to people,

I'm fine.

(SIGHING)

But you know,

truth be told,

it all feels...

I don't know...

Unreal, somehow.

I know, Ma.

I want you to come and

live with Susan and me.

- (EXHALING)

- I know Maggie is a lot closer.

(LAUGHING) Well,

what makes you think

that I'm gonna go living

with either one of you?

Because, Ma,

we have a big house.

We have plenty of room.

I know, I know, and...

It's a very generous offer.

I tell you what.

I'll come and stay

for a few weeks

until David is back

to himself again.

- Ma.

- No!

You hold your breath.

(CHUCKLING) You know

where you get that

- stubborn streak from, don't you?

- (LAUGHS)

Yes, I do.

Michael, you know,

your father was

so very proud of you.

(CAR DOORS OPENING)

How you doing, sir?

Mr. Walker?

Yeah, is there a problem?

Uh, no, sir. Uh...

I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Anyways, uh, your

father's car was totaled,

but we did find

some personal belongings.

Dad?

What do you need, son?

I thought you were

finally asleep.

When people die

do you think they can still

see you and hear you?

I wish that I could

tell Grandpa...

That I'm sorry.

Sorry for what, son?

It was all my fault.

I didn't wanna drive back

till after dark.

I just wanted to see all the

lights on the house lit up.

David, that's not true.

It was an accident.

You had absolutely

nothing to do with that.

You have to understand

that, okay?

David, welcome home, honey.

Oh, how good that you're here.

Come on in!

You know what?

We might be able to rustle up

some hot chocolate for you.

- How about that?

- That sounds good.

I think he wants some more

of that hospital Jell-O, Ma.

Hey, man.

You're not gonna eat

that mac and cheese?

I know it's your favorite.

I'm just not hungry.

Yeah.

(SIGHING)

David, I want you

to listen to me.

You are not to blame

for what happened to Grandpa.

The truck that hit you...

The tire blew out.

You had nothing

to do with that.

The driver tried

to keep from swerving.

He couldn't.

I think I'm tired now, Dad.

Hey, hey.

Listen to me.

That highway should have

had a center barrier, man.

It didn't.

It was an accident.

Nothing was your fault.

Hey, you know

what this house needs?

Christmas lights.

How about you take a couple

of bites of mac and cheese...

No.

Dude, we've got this big giant

Christmas tree out back.

- You know how great...

- (SHOUTING) No.

You were right, Dad.

Christmas is stupid.

(SIGHING)

What in the world?

Michael?

(GRUNTING)

(PANTING)

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)

(GASPING)

David hates Christmas now.

He blames himself

for what happened to Pop.

(SIGHING)

- I know.

- I told him it was an accident.

It couldn't have

been his fault.

I explained it to him.

I explained it to him

every way I know how.

Well, sometimes that just

isn't enough, is it?

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