Mr. Miracle Page #3

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so it would be a surprise.

Okay...

You said you'd be working

in your father's medical clinic.

I know what I said.

So, will you do it? Are you all set?

I don't know what this is about,

but can we just stick to

A Christmas Carol?

Nice to see you, Tommy.

Maybe that wasn't enough.

Hi.

Do you have an appointment?

No.

Are you a patient?

I am patient.

Uh, name, please?

Harry Mills.

I'd like to talk to someone about a job.

Betty? There's a Harry Mills here.

The office manager

will be with you in a minute.

You can have a seat in the waiting area.

Uh, Mr. Mills?

Hi.

I'm looking to talk to someone

about a job opening?

Oh, well, we have a few, actually,

starting after the holidays.

Um, we have a part-time receptionist,

a nutritionist,

and someone with graphic-design experience

to work on our newsletters.

- What are your skills?

- I like to read.

And play gin rummy.

And you're looking to work here?

No.

My student is, and my neighbor.

Oh, two people?

Same person,

and she's supposed to work here.

Those jobs sound great.

She'll take one. I'll send her in.

Why don't you have her call

or email me first?

And you can take my card.

Hi.

Hi. Can I help you?

A hot chocolate, please.

Name?

Addie.

Addie...

Watch this.

Listen to this, the office manager

at your father's medical clinic

told me there are so many

openings in the new year.

You talked to Betty?

Yup. She said to just

give her a call, or email.

It's right on the front.

I didn't ask you to do that.

You didn't tell her you were

asking about me, did you?

No.

I don't know if you're trying to win

some sort of teaching award,

or write a paper about me,

or just get on my nerves,

but I would appreciate it

if you just stayed out of my life.

On the house, sweetie.

Thank you.

And thank you.

I'm glad you told me to watch that.

She said that's what she wanted.

What's that bad feeling in my stomach?

Confusion mixed with some disappointment,

a little embarrassment,

and a smudge of sadness?

It'll be okay.

Harry Mills.

A colleague put me

in touch with his colleague

in Portland,

said he never heard of a Harry Mills.

Now, why hasn't he heard of you?

I don't know, why?

Mr. Conceito,

is Harry Mills teaching at our school?

I'm sorry, Ms. Rose, it's not my fault.

The department was scrambling

to find a replacement,

so he didn't go through

my usual approval process.

You're being far too humble, Mr. Conceito.

Everyone knows Harry Mills is a "get,"

and you went out and got him.

You keep improving

our department like this,

I'm going to nominate you

for "Educator of the Year. "

So, are you looking forward

our school Christmas concert?

Yes, I am. Very much.

I understand this year

they're doing an a cappella version

of "the Christmas Waltz. "

Mr. Mills, why don't you meet me there?

I'll save you a seat next to me.

It is a faculty requirement.

It is?

Friday night. I'll see you then.

Oh,

and it looks as if you're going

to be late for your class.

Are you sure?

You have two strikes, Mills.

At least two.

Two strikes like in bowling?

That's very good.

Two strikes to you, too, Mr. Conceito.

Bye.

Does anyone know where Ms. Folsom is?

Look at that. 4:
00 already.

Class dismissed.

We just got here.

I think that clock is broken.

Well, then...

Time to teach.

Again.

Hello?

Sharon?

Hi!

Addie, is your mom here?

No, she's just out running some errands.

Erich got in a skiing accident.

Is he okay?

Well, he broke his leg

and he sprained his back.

He's in the hospital,

and has to stay overnight for tests.

I'm so sorry.

He's going to stay with me

until he can go back to work,

so I have to go get his things,

and prepare the house,

and get back to the hospital.

I wanted to let your mom know

as soon as possible,

it looks like I'm going to

have to cancel our trip.

Would you mind giving her the message?

Sure.

Yeah, of course, I'll tell her.

Thanks.

I need you to put up Christmas decorations

on your lawn tomorrow morning,

the human way.

Very festive.

You need to meet Erich when he comes home

so you can guide Addie to help him.

He's going to play a significant

role in her healing.

Who? How?

Erich,

and we don't know yet.

Remember, gentle guidance.

It has to come from her, be her idea.

Thanks for the information, but...

I know, "no help necessary. "

Hi, Mr. Mills.

Addie.

I'm sorry I made you so mad.

Oh, I wouldn't call it "mad. "

Hmm.

Was it disappointment?

Fear?

It wasn't joy, right?

Well, I forgive you.

You know, the book was a really

thoughtful gesture, too.

Oh, great.

I'll drop it at your house tomorrow.

And I don't want you missing class

because of me.

No, it's not you.

I think it's my thing,

running away from school

and being faced with the decision

to commit to a career in medicine.

You've done that before?

Last time, I moved to Montana.

My dad and I got into

this huge fight about it.

He just didn't understand

how long it would take me

to finish school.

He thought I could be

a physician's assistant,

or a doctor, or...

Even run the clinic someday.

Were you overwhelmed?

I didn't want to disappoint him,

but I felt like

I was being set up to fail.

Those things can't happen for me.

He never understood that.

Can you tell me

why it can't happen for you?

Because I told you,

I'm really good with solutions.

I mean, lots of great ideas.

Hello, Mr. Mills.

This concert is putting me

in the Christmas-Y spirit.

Me too.

Harry, um, would you like to

come over for dinner

on Christmas Eve?

I was thinking of having

a few friends over.

I can't.

I'm having a Christmas tree-lighting party

Christmas Eve, for my class.

Really?

I didn't know you were doing that.

That's a really nice idea.

I think so, too. What can I bring?

Uh...

The concert

will begin momentarily.

Please take your seats.

I don't know what to do.

Harry thinks he can handle things himself,

and now he has to bring

Addie and Erich together.

That alone must be handled delicately.

Harry doesn't even know that

Erich has problems of his own.

Okay...

Hi. I'm Harry from across the street.

Can I give you a hand?

Two hands?

Thank you.

You're an angel.

Don't tell anyone.

Hi.

Hey.

- I'm Harry.

- Hey, Harry. I'm Erich.

Hi, Erich. Here you go.

Careful, honey.

- Thank you.

- There you go.

You okay?

Yeah, as good as I could be.

Skiing accident.

There you go.

Mom, what are you doing?

Indulging, I guess.

I miss him, too.

The holidays are a hard time

to miss somebody.

I'm sorry you can't go

on your cruise anymore.

I just wanted some time to clear my head

so I could be strong for you on Christmas,

not be so depressed.

We'll be what we'll be.

Yes.

Leave it to Erich to ruin the trip.

Oh, we should be grateful.

His accident could have been worse.

I know.

I just want to figure out a way

that you could still be able to go.

Julie doesn't want to leave him alone.

The insurance company

could send a night nurse,

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