Christmas Town Page #2

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I'll get car sick.

Go.

I spy something yellow.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh.

Hey!

Jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride one

in a one horse open sleigh.

Hey!

Mom, you've got to sing.

What's that, tiger?

Sing.

Oh, yeah, right.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,

jingle all the way.

Oh what fun

Oh, sorry.

This could be important.

You promised.

Oh, what fun it

is to ride in a one horse

open sleigh.

Hey!

Mom, I'm tired.

Don't worry, honey.

We'll stop at the next motel.

Mom, are we there yet?

Good question, Mase.

Motel owner said it

was in this direction,

but it's not marked on the map.

That's weird.

Yeah.

Must be even smaller

than I thought.

But the address that

your grandpa gave us

was on this road.

Didn't he tell you

how to get there?

He said we couldn't miss it.

- Mom, stop, stop!

- What?

What is it?

Look!

Did you see something?

Look up there.

It's a reindeer.

Isn't it?

Mason!

Mason!

Mason!

I mean it.

Get back here.

It's totally a reindeer.

OK.

Well, don't go near it.

It's probably got

fleas or something.

Mason, did you hear me?

Don't go near it.

It's OK, Mom.

I think it's friendly.

Get back here right now.

Mason!

Hey, wait.

I'm not going to hurt you.

Mom!

There's a town down the hill.

We found it!

Great.

OK, come on.

Get back in the car.

Mason, now!

Mason, let's go.

Oh, come on.

Don't do this to me.

Great.

Mom, Hollyville, it's awesome!

Wait till you see it.

It looks just like the picture.

What's wrong?

The car won't start.

That's OK.

We can walk.

It's not that far.

Great.

This is so exciting.

We're actually walking

through the woods.

Yeah.

It's a real adventure.

Don't you think this is so cool?

Yes!

I wonder what else

they have here.

I'm glad you're excited.

Hey, Mom, let's take a shortcut.

Oh, no, Mason.

Mason!

Mason!

That's the last time

I'm taking a shortcut.

I guess it's not all

quite as charming as they

make it look on the post card.

That's a lot of security

for a warehouse.

NP Enterprises.

I wonder what they do?

That's strange, out here

in the middle of nowhere.

Nice uniforms.

Take a picture.

It lasts longer.

We've got a kid.

Keep an eye on him.

I can't believe

Grandpa lives here.

You and me both.

He's a city guy.

Happy holidays,

and welcome to the Hollyville

top of the morning report.

Big news as Dasher and Dacner

welcomed Little Dancer Junior

into the world last night.

Mother Dasher is doing

well, and is expected

to be flying high in no time.

Well, they really push

the Christmas theme here,

don't they?

Weather at the North Pole

is a balmy 12 degrees

with clear skies

perfect sleigh-riding weather.

I'm hungry.

Can we eat?

If you're hungry,

you'll want to stop in at

Hollyville's own Eggnog Cafe.

Eggnog Cafe?

End of town on the right.

You can't miss it.

And that today's top

of the morning report,

brought to you by

America's Christmas town.

It's sales gimmick.

I use them all the time.

Come on, Rox.

You know you want some

more whipping cream.

I shouldn't.

No, yes, you should.

It's homemade.

It's white.

It's fluffy.

It's Christmas.

Maybe just a scooch.

Now we're talking.

Maybe a tiny scooch more.

Hey.

I'm Kevin.

Welcome.

Merry Christmas.

Hi.

We'd like to get a quick bite.

Great.

There's a table right here.

Oh.

I was also wondering, is

there a mechanic in town?

Well, it's your lucky day.

Not only is there

a mechanic in town,

there's a mechanic in the room.

That's Roxy right there.

Oh.

That's great.

Oh, no, no, I wouldn't

do that if I were you.

Why not?

Roxy gets a little

ornery when people

get between her

and her hot cocoa,

so I would just give

it a few minutes.

Oh.

OK.

Well, then we'll

eat first, I guess.

That's a good idea.

Can I interest you guys in

the chocolate chip pancakes?

I mean, because our chef

makes the best chocolate

chip pancakes in the world.

And there he is right there.

He's only been with

us a few weeks.

Hey, Jack.

- Liz.

- Dad?

Grandpa!

Mason!

You're you're cooking?

Well, he's a short order chef.

Best one I've ever seen.

I hired him on the spot.

Look at how big you've got.

Can I lift you still?

I don't think so.

Oh, yes I can.

Boy oh boy.

You look different.

You look messy.

Messy, huh?

Well, let me tell you

a little secret, Mason.

I'm finding I like being messy.

You should try soap suds.

They're the best.

Oh, your mom doesn't

look too happy.

It's OK.

That's how she normally looks.

Yeah.

Oh, you know what?

I got a big cooler over

there full of ice cream.

You go pick a flavor and you can

have some after breakfast, OK?

OK.

Off you go.

So you found the town.

I told you you couldn't miss it.

Dad.

Are you OK?

Oh, absolutely.

Everything's better than

it's been in a long time.

It's better?

You're a burger flipper in a

diner, and everything's better?

Actually he's a

short order chef.

What?

This man does not

just flip burgers.

Oh, no.

No, no.

This man is an artist

in the kitchen.

Tell it, brother.

This man's meatloaf

is out of this word.

Amen.

Amen.

Yeah, I was head

cook back in the army.

Did I ever tell you that?

No.

Not that I'd remember.

Barely remembered myself

till I stumbled in here.

Come on.

Hey, Jack.

Discover the magic.

Indeed.

Indeed.

Has everyone here

drunk the Kool-Aid?

Dad, can I talk to

you please alone?

Well, I am kind of busy.

I've got a lot of orders.

I'll be right back.

Mom, can I go look

around outside?

No.

Not now.

You have nothing to worry about.

Holyville is the safest

place on the planet.

Come on.

OK.

But stay right in

front, all right?

Thanks.

You know, you should

give this place a chance.

I think you might like it here.

I don't think so.

Liz, it's a nice day outside.

Why don't we go

outside and talk, huh?

Fine.

Oh, what a day.

Thank you.

Mason!

Where did he go?

Oh, don't worry about him.

He'll be fine.

Dad, you're a cook.

I'm just trying to make

sense of this here.

Well, just made a few changes.

That's all.

A few changes?

You're a banker.

You know, suit, tie, big office.

Yeah.

And look at me now, huh?

So what?

You were just driving

through here

On my way to play a couple

rounds at.

And now you've just

decided stay here forever?

It does sound a little crazy

when you put it like that.

Is there any other

way to put it?

I can't explain it.

It just feels right.

Right?

Moving to Podunksville

and becoming a fry cook?

I'm happy here.

I don't know.

It's like you

know, I was filled up

with the spirit of Christmas.

The spirit of Christmas?

It's like I just walked into

a very special Christmas

episode of "The Twilight Zone."

You know, Elizabeth,

I don't appreciate

your tone of sarcasm.

And I certainly don't need you

telling me how to live my life.

Oh, well, you've certainly

had no trouble telling me

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