Christmas With The Kranks Page #6

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Okay.

See, it's fine. Just checkup.

Let's walk over to this door

like we're investigating something.

I'll put my hand on my gun,

make it look official.

Yeah, you do that, Mr. Terminator.

I look like my mother.

And she's been dead, what, 15 years?

That's enough time. Let's go back to the car.

Okay.

What was that? Looks like a break-in.

-No way.

-Yes way.

I don't need this. Not now.

Break-in rate is very high on Christmas Eve.

I know that, but we got a party to go to.

So, what do you want to do, ignore it?

We can't do that.

-There he is.

-Police!

Eat this!

Go get him. Go on, get going.

Get up! Come on, he's getting away.

Hurry up!

What are you doing lying there?

He's getting away.

All right, don't move.

Stay right where you are.

Police.

-Get him!

-Police.

All right! We got him.

Honey, this is gonna be

Enrique's first Christmas in America.

I hope we make a good impression.

Nora, are you sure about this?

-I look like a Mafia lieutenant.

-The black makes your skin look lighter.

And Blair is never to know about the cruise.

Do you understand?

I heard you the first 60 times.

Frohmeyer One to Frohmeyer Two.

-The Eagle has landed.

-Roger.

Ned! They're here!

-I'm not finished.

-Hide!

Guys, Blair's here!

I see her!

-They're here!

-What if we don't like him?

We raised a smart girl.

Welcome home!

They're getting out of the car!

She's home! Everybody, she's here!

Good to see you.

-Who's this?

-Enrique, my boyfriend.

-Vic Frohmeyer. Pleased to meet you.

-Pleased to meet you, sir.

This is so exciting. Hi, guys.

Your parents are dying to see you.

Didn't Luther do a great job on the house?

Honey, they're here!

-I can't believe I'm home.

-We can't believe you're home, either.

Dad.

-Luther Krank. This is Nora, my wife.

-Hi, I'm Enrique DeCardenal.

Come here, you!

-Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas to you.

-You guys look great.

-We've been watching what we eat.

-And you've been in the sun.

-No, we have not.

No. I wear black to make me look lighter.

The party! Look, there's the party!

Come on, it's the party!

Everybody, look! Party!

Nice to see you.

I'll take the light one, you take the rest.

Hey, Aubie, how are you?

Kid.

Come here.

I'm freezing to death.

I'm starving out here.

I haven't eaten in seven days.

-Seven days?

-Yeah.

Any scraps I get, I give to the kids.

-What kids?

-My kids.

I got four:
Annie, Billy, Tommy, and Chuck.

And all I wanted to do was give them

a real Christmas this year.

They deserve it.

Okay, you got 20 minutes inside.

Enough time to get warm, grab some food.

Then it's back to the police car.

No funny business, right?

Swear?

On my kids' lives.

Have to try hickory honey ham.

It's Blairey's absolute favorite. It's a classic.

-The food's that way.

-Thanks, son. I appreciate it.

-We've had ham since she was a little girl.

-Welcome home, Blair.

-Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas.

I suppose this is your boyfriend.

-Yes. Honey.

-Hi, I'm Enrique DeCardenal.

-Call me Marty.

-Houston, we have a name.

-Is that a Peruvian accent?

-How could you tell?

I lived there for five years. I miss it so much.

-I'm going to talk to Marty for a second.

-Okay. Go ahead.

He's charming.

-Who is that?

-You know Marty. Everybody knows Marty.

Merry Christmas.

Aren't you sweet?

Bless you.

I would like to propose a toast, if I may.

Here's to my new family and friends.

Thank you for making me feel so welcome.

And I just wanted to say...

thank you to all of you.

To our friends and our neighbors...

for helping us make this...

really, the most wonderful

Christmas Eve ever.

You really have shown us

the true meaning of community.

And thank you all so much.

Merry Christmas.

Same goes for me, double.

Cheers.

Fellas, how about a party tune?

G.

That was it?

That was the best you could come up with?

I'm not really good at toasts.

After all they've done...

you couldn't just come up

with a simple "thank you"?

I did. It was just short and sweet.

You're still moping...

because you don't get to go

on your precious little cruise.

There's still time.

-What?

-We could still go.

Listen to me.

Enrique and Blair can stay here,

have the house to themselves.

We go, and we all have a romantic getaway.

Your daughter just flew

thousands of miles home...

with her very sweet future husband...

to spend Christmas with us.

You know...

I've spent six weeks planning

for this vacation.

That's longer than they've been dating.

Everyone out there sacrificed

their Christmas Eve to help us.

I thought maybe that might affect you.

Maybe have you start thinking about

putting others first instead of yourself.

But I really don't think that's possible.

It's a shame.

Why don't we move in a little?

Hi, how are you? Merry Christmas to you.

It's cold out there.

Bravo!

Luther!

Frosty?

Merry Christmas, Luther.

Merry Christmas to you, too, Walt.

-You're missing your party.

-Well, there's....

How's Bev?

She's having a good day. Yeah, thanks.

We started over to see Blair,

but, you know, the snow started and....

So how's the boyfriend?

You know, actually,

he's a very nice young man.

-Merry Christmas, Luther.

-Merry Christmas to you, too, Bev.

-You feeling okay?

-That was a pretty nasty fall.

It could've been worse.

I mean, that cord could've snapped and....

You know, Nora wanted me to drop this by.

I'm allergic to pork,

and Bev's not much of a meat-eater.

Not to worry, because Mel's hams

are generally just filled...

with a gelatin and a fat-like substance.

Please.

It's very thoughtful, Luther.

You know, have a good one.

Could I come in for a minute?

Thanks.

Blair's gonna be staying with us

for 10 days...

so we're not taking the cruise.

And Nora and I would like you guys

to have it.

Flight leaves at 12:00 noon tomorrow.

You got to be there

two hours ahead of time.

It's 10 days in the Caribbean.

Islands and beaches. The works.

It's a dream vacation.

We can't take it, Luther. It's not right.

I didn't purchase the travel insurance.

So if you don't take it,

the whole package is wasted.

I'm not sure my doctor would allow it.

I've got that Lexon deal on the front burner.

Benny said he might stop by tomorrow.

And we couldn't leave the cat.

This is from us to you.

This is a sincere, heartfelt...

no-strings-attached Christmas offering...

to two very selfless people

who are, at this moment...

having a very difficult time

looking for an excuse.

Benny did say he might stop by.

Face it, Bev,

Benny hasn't been home in years.

Look, I've got everything right here.

I got airline tickets.

I got cruise passes. I've got a brochure.

What's it cost? If we decide to go,

we'd want to reimburse you.

This is a simple gift, Walt.

No costs, no payback.

Don't make it complicated.

-Our names aren't on the tickets.

-I know. I'll take care of that.

What about the cat?

Yeah, that's a problem, huh?

Too late to call the kennel.

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