Coming Home for Christmas Page #7

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Then you won't mind

if I ask Lizzie

to go to Athens with me

after the holidays.

Does she want to go to Athens?

Bro, who doesn't want

to go to Athens?

Look, you and Lizzie aren't...

What?

Things are looking up

for her...

After a very tough time.

She needs to be surrounded

by people...

By... who?

By you?

By people who care about her.

People who understand her.

Well, I think

Lizzie needs to be inspired,

and I'm willing to give

her that inspiration.

You just want to win, kip.

That's all you've ever wanted

is the win.

Will you just give me

a little bit of credit here?

Okay, maybe at one point,

that was true,

but I'm not a monster.

I actually...

[Sighs]

I actually think

this might be... real.

[Scoffs]

I just don't see it...

The two of you

together.

Well, it's a good thing

that you don't have to.

[Knocking]

Yes?

Um, I'm sorry if

this is a bad time.

I can...

Come in.

I, uh, I came to

find that Santa suit

to surprise the boys.

Christmas

is very important to you.

It was my father's favorite,

and now,

during the

holidays,

I... I can feel him

more than at other

times of the year.

That's probably why

i go so overboard.

Loving it as much as he did

is how I keep him with me.

My late husband, Bernard,

the gala

was his favorite night.

That's why it is

so important to me

that this last one

is perfect.

I will do everything I can

to make sure that it is.

What will you be wearing?

Oh, I brought a nice dress.

Unacceptable.

you need a gown.

The local boutique

is sending me some options

this afternoon.

I'll have them pull dresses

for you as well.

We'll find you

an appropriate one.

I appreciate that.

Gerard!

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Hmm.

That one would do.

It's... beautiful.

But I like

the first one better,

and I will lend you

a diamond necklace.

Thank you.

[Chuckles]

What do you think

of my grandson?

Which one?

You have two.

Ha, I'm aware of that.

I'm speaking of the one

who has piqued

your interest.

Oh, that was not a date.

It was a dinner

for the gala.

It was actually a tasting

that kip had, like...

Oh, so it is kip

who has piqued your interest?

Yes.

Uh, no. I mean no.

I... I mean...

I mean, they both have.

You know, they...

Everyone has.

I have grown very fond

of your whole family.

And they of you.

Hmm.

Let me tell you something

about my grandsons.

I love them both dearly,

but the differences

are quite monumental.

That's evident.

One is driven by conquest

and satisfaction,

while the other is driven

by duty and responsibility,

and they are both wrong...

And right...

But I think that's why

they're always at odds.

They would each do well

to be more like the other...

Kip to stay in one place,

and Robert to let go,

but I do think

you've had quite an effect

on both of them.

Well, I did get them

to cut down a tree in the woods.

[Laughs]

A shock to us all.

[Laughs]

But seeing

what being around you

has done to Robert

is quite substantial.

What does it do to him?

He's awake.

There comes a time

when our foundation

is shaken

in transformative ways.

For me, it's leaving ashford.

For him...

I believe

it's finding it again.

You know,

Robert told me

it was your

doctor's decision...

Why you have to move.

Well, that's quite true.

You know,

something I learned

when my foundation was shaken...

It's not always a bad thing.

Yes, I do believe your presence

has had an impact on us all.

Definitely the first dress.

[Kip]:

coconut, coc

crack!

I'm going to crack

all of you,

because it's dinner

time, all right?

You sit down.

Let's fly you into here.

Oh, there we go.

Oh, look who it is!

Daddy!

Aw, hey, guys.

[Boy]:
we made

you gifts!

I heard,

and I made you some too.

Yay!

[Kip]:
it's good to see you,

Jackson.

[High fives]

Jackson.

Oh, so wonderful

that you could make it.

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This is good.

It feels great.

Well,

it's been too long.

[Bells ring]

[Lizzie]:
what was that?

Do you hear that?

[Gasps]

look!

-Whoa!

-who's that?

It's Santa claus!

He's watching!

You said he was watching.

I guess he is.

[Laughing]

Pretty cool,

guys, huh?

Yes, pretty cool indeed.

[Chuckles]

You're not joining us?

Oh, with Jackson here,

it feels

like it should be just family.

Nonsense.

you are family.

Sit.

Thanks.

Of course.

There you are.

[Clearing throat]

[Kip]:

there he is.

Hey. sorry,

that was a long call.

Did I miss anything?

Santa was here!

What?

where?

There!

I missed him.

[Laughter]

Okay, can we eat?

Because I'm starving.

[Laughter]

Good morning.

Good morning.

Happy Christmas Eve.

Happy Christmas Eve.

[Lizzie]:

big day today.

I just wanted to center myself

for a few minutes,

the calm before the storm.

The party's going

to be great.

Oh, please.

Oh, thank you.

Of course.

It's been so long

since I've been out here,

I've forgotten

how much I love it.

The mountains,

the pond,

everything.

In fact,

it's been years

since I've been

to ashford at all.

Um...

But lately,

I've been seeing it

through fresh eyes.

I've been looking up.

Well, that's because

you came home for Christmas.

You know, the holidays

have that effect on people.

No, Lizzie,

it's not Christmas, it's you.

Look, I know that technically,

you work for us,

but there's something

i want to say.

Since you arrived

here, I've...

There you are!

They told me

you'd be out here.

You're not answering your phone.

I tried calling 10 times.

Oh yeah, I left

it up at the house.

Mm.

Counter accepted.

Ashford estate

is officially in escrow.

Anna,

are the appetizers

in process yet?

Yes, absolutely.

Great.

Oh, look at you,

and you don't even

need a ladder.

Nope.

Thank you, all of you,

for helping so much.

Note to self,

10% more staffers

next time.

Next time?

If I choose

to throw another party

anywhere.

I'm glad

you've decided to come home.

Me too, grandmother.

Oh...

My wonderful

great-grandchildren.

[Lizzie]:

yeah, nice bows, guys.

Really good work.

[Whispering] don't worry,

I'll fix it.

Thank you.

[Whispering]

I'll help.

Thank you.

Did you see the listing

i sent you

for that lovely house?

Uh, Gerard will be taking me by

next week.

Oh, good.

It's rather small.

It's almost

4,000 square feet.

That's true.

It would be an adjustment,

but at least

there's room for my art.

Well, some of it.

Well, that's the idea,

so you can bring ashford

with you.

We should all be surrounded

by the beauty that inspires us.

The hair

and makeup people

are upstairs, ma'am.

Perhaps it's time

to go get ready...

Both of you.

Go. we can finish

up from here.

Really?

-Yeah.

-hey, yeah...

No, we can definitely

get it done.

I could be ready

for the oscars

in 15 minutes,

and actually, uh,

i kind of did that once.

Oh, and hey,

will you save a dance

for me?

Sure.

Thank you for

all you do, Gerard.

My pleasure, ma'am.

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Good evening. Good evening.

Hi. kip Marley.

Enjoy yourself.

Thank you for coming.

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