Mr. Miracle Page #2

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to know her and earn her trust.

No light.

Okay, the lights are in one of these.

We'll get it all organized

while you guys are on your trip.

- You don't have to...

- Unless you really want to.

Ah-hah!

We're ready to string 'em up.

Oh...

That tree on the front lawn

has never known a Christmas

without being decorated by your father.

That tree will miss him this year.

I don't know.

It's okay if you'd rather not.

You know, it's up to you.

It's just not the same without him,

and I don't want to pretend like it is.

Would it be okay if we didn't?

Of course.

All right,

I am going to go back across the street

and get ready for our trip.

Thanks for coming to help, Julie.

I'm sorry.

I understand.

You know, it's enough

just having you here

for the holidays, Addie.

Yeah, it's been a long time

since I've been home for Christmas.

It feels good to be back.

Oh, you know what,

we forgot the suitcase.

Would you mind going over to Julie's

while I make dinner,

and get the extra one she has for me?

Yeah, sure.

I haven't been over there

since I was a kid.

Do you remember

how much Erich used to tease me?

He liked you.

He called me Adelaide

because he knew I didn't like it.

Well, that was when you were kids,

not when you were in high school.

Yeah, by then he was too busy

being class president

and letting me know

how little he had to study

to get good grades.

He knew how hard I had to work.

Well, maybe he was trying to impress you.

- Me?

- Mm-hmm.

Yeah, right.

Mr. Mills?

Addie?

I didn't know you were my neighbor.

That's very clever, Celeste.

I didn't know this house finally sold.

People were making offers on it,

but the owner kept turning them down.

You must be someone special.

Yes.

And so are you.

We all are.

So, how are you doing?

How are you really doing?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

How are you?

Fine.

Thinking about my life.

You ever think about your life?

I, um...

Kind of gotta get going.

Well, you ever have a problem,

you can come talk to me,

and tell me your problem.

I'm great with solutions.

Okay.

See you in class.

Adelaide.

Erich.

I'm here for the suitcase.

Oh, yeah, that's good timing.

I just brought it over.

I heard you were back in town.

I live about a mile away,

working for the mayor now.

That's nice.

Yeah.

Suitcase, please?

Right.

So, our moms are going on a cruise, huh?

It's going to be great for your mom.

Yeah, it'll give her some time away.

I was talking about the suitcase,

but that, too.

See, it's really sturdy,

and you got 360-degree spinner wheels.

Whoo...

Wow.

She'll love it.

Yeah.

I was going to take it

to her after dinner.

You want me to carry it over?

No, thank you.

It'll save us the trouble

of having to make more small talk.

Were we making small talk?

Thanks, Addie.

You knew.

- Knew what?

- That I was gonna see Erich,

and that he was gonna see me

looking like this.

It's a very good suitcase, by the way.

Good afternoon, Celeste.

Hi there.

I know you didn't ask for a report,

but I thought you might like to know

that my progress with Addie

has been tremendous.

Terrific.

What is it she's supposed to be doing?

Maybe "tremendous"

was too strong a word.

Time is ticking, Harry.

You sure you want to do this alone?

I'm sure.

Hi.

Michelle Rose.

I teach poetry.

Harry Mills.

I'm the neoclassic literature instructor.

Yes, I saw you in the hall.

If you have any questions

about working here

in our lovely community,

let me know.

I do have a question.

How do you teach?

Oh, I love talking to instructors

about how we teach.

I feel that our methods are influenced

by what we've learned.

Like from authors and great leaders.

That's it.

Well, I meant from our teachers,

but, yes, of course.

Hey, would you like to talk more

about this sometime?

Well, no need.

You answered my question very well.

Okay. See you later.

The rule you ran out on yesterday,

I think you need to know now.

No romantic relationships with humans.

Romantic relationships with humans...

They're forbidden.

I should hope so.

It's a very important rule.

Among other things,

a relationship would be a distraction.

Nothing can distract me

from my assignment.

Hi, Mr. Mills.

Hi there.

Um...

Do you think you could just let us...

Raise our hands if we have the answer, or

do you always call on students in class?

Always...

I'd have to say no then,

because I don't always know

what the future will hold.

Okay, good.

Because you should know

that I don't really like to talk in class,

so, um...

If you could just not call on me.

Why not?

You're very smart.

I'm not.

I've always struggled to get by in school.

Well, that doesn't say anything

about your intelligence.

That says something about

your experience with learning.

Which was a struggle.

Why are you taking the class, then?

My father wanted me to finish.

He died nine months ago

and I regret not giving him that.

Well, why did he want you to finish?

He wanted me to work in medicine.

Work at his clinic.

And what did you want to do?

The same thing.

Ah-hah!

So,

what's the problem?

Who said there was a problem?

Well, you're not working

at his medical clinic.

It can't happen for me.

Why not?

Mr. Mills, look, I appreciate

you trying to get to know all of us,

but in my case,

you can't just fix something

that can't be fixed.

I'll see you in class.

I can fix things.

The Harry Mills way.

Whoa!

When do I get powers

to move around like that?

You earn the ability to materialize

as you prove that you're

effective at helping people.

- Till then, it's walking and the bus.

- Fun!

Did you eat breakfast?

Only because I had a feeling of hunger.

My stomach made a grumble.

Does yours do that?

Everyone's does.

I could look up the reason in...

"Digestion Explored. "

You're researching the digestive system?

No, I'm looking for a medical book...

To get Addie back on her path.

I figured out, Celeste.

She's supposed to be

working in her father's clinic.

A book is a nice idea,

but there's a lot more to do

before something like this

will change her life.

Humans are more complicated than that.

Why?

Because they rely on

the stories they believe about themselves.

Well,

everything will change

once she gets a look at this.

"Anatomy in 3D?"

Look...

This'll do it.

I like going to the library.

Excuse me, I'll do that.

Okay. Thank you.

You're welcome.

You're welcome!

She's welcome.

Sir, you have to check that out.

Sorry. He's new.

Reach into your pocket.

You have a library card.

And a wallet.

Am I rich? Am I poor?

You have enough for what you need.

Hey, I know all these guys.

You're going to have to

help me keep an eye on this one.

Hi, Tommy.

I'm delivering a gift to Addie that's

going to help get her back on track.

Want to come?

Come on.

Mr. Mills.

Why do you have Andrew's dog?

Have him?

How can I help you?

Well, it's how we can help you.

We left it in the bag

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