Mr. Miracle Page #4

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but it's just too expensive

to have somebody 24-7.

I'll get it.

- Mr. Mills.

- Hi.

Mom, this is our new neighbor.

Oh.

And my new teacher.

And your new teacher?

Wow, that's a coincidence.

Uh, hi. I'm Sharon.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Harry.

I just helped Erich into

the house across the street.

I said I'd let you know they're home now

and doing okay.

Oh, that's good.

Sorry to interrupt.

No, no, you weren't interrupting.

Actually, we were just trying to

figure out how to get Erich help

so that Julie and I could go

on the trip that we planned.

Addie, you do it.

You... could do it.

No.

I could not do it.

But what do you think about doing it?

I don't.

Look, Erich and I don't get along.

We never have.

Believe me,

he doesn't want me around either.

"You do it?"

You can't walk in there

and say, "you do it. "

Apparently.

Guiding involves picking up on cues

and gently proposing an idea

in a way that she can hear it.

Humans are individuals.

They don't all think like you do.

They don't?

Why not?

Well...

Hi.

So, a circle encourages idea

and conversations.

You're all invited

to a Christmas tree-lighting party

I said I would have at my house

on Christmas Eve.

There will be food.

That got 'em.

So, what do you think about

what you've read so far?

It's going slow for me.

It was written so long ago.

1843 may seem like a long time ago,

but it's mere minutes,

depending on what plane you're on.

What "plane", or do you mean what planet?

You're laughing.

That was funny?

I think it was.

Andrew, you said something.

He's usually very quiet.

I've always wanted to ask you,

why do you bring your dog to class?

The army gave him to me as a companion

to help keep me calm.

I wasn't interested at first

but I changed my mind once I met him.

He's the only person I trust.

Sometimes, you just need someone

you can trust to be there for you.

I think you just helped me decide

to help someone else.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Listen, Julie,

I know how important this trip is

to you and my mom,

and, you know, I think your friendship

is a big part of what she

needs right now. So...

I'm going to help.

That's fantastic news.

I'm helping you and my mom.

I'm only helping Erich by default.

Thank you.

Erich, someone's here to see you!

Erich's a little cranky.

He hasn't slept much,

and he's in a little in pain.

But he'll be fine.

Don't let it bother you.

I'll try.

Erich, Addie has agreed to help out

so it looks like the trip is back on.

I don't need help.

You don't mind if I leave you two alone?

No, not at all.

We're grown-ups now.

I don't need your help.

Well, I'm not helping you,

I'm helping my mother.

Well, we're still going to

be stuck together.

You're going to be stuck with me?

I wouldn't have to do this

if you had someone else around.

I have plenty of people around,

they just work during the day.

What are you trying to say?

That you and your friends

are busier and more successful?

That's not what I meant.

I shouldn't have even considered this.

I didn't ask you to do it.

Fine. Then I won't.

Well, now that you' on the way out,

could you take down that Christmas

stocking my mom put up?

This one?

Yeah.

Aw...

You don't want this here?

- No.

- Great.

Then it stays.

Addie's helping Erich,

Erich's going to help Addie,

and my assignment will be done

before you get a chance to melt,

even though you're plastic.

Addie...

What's wrong?

Erich just infuriates me.

He just brings up a lot of stuff

about my past. I'm fine.

You don't need to see me like this.

She really needs my help.

Hey...

Will you push?

No. No, you'll tip it over.

- You have more mass than the child.

- Oh...

How's Addie?

Are you sure Erich

is supposed to help her heal?

It sure didn't look like that

when she was leaving his house.

It's okay that he brings

up issues from her past.

It's how she deals with and

recovers from it that counts.

This is where your real work comes in.

Addie has to learn how to love herself.

She has to love herself

to work in a clinic?

And by Christmas, if you want to stay.

Now time feels like it's moving too fast.

Loving herself

will lead to lasting change,

including a different perspective

on her past.

That is so human.

I mean, why would any of these beautiful

human beings not love themselves?

I like being here on Earth.

I love being in human form.

I want to stay living

among them more than anything.

But most of all, I have to help Addie.

She needs me.

I can do this.

By myself.

I already have ideas.

Wait, I'm not on. Wait, wait.

Have a great time.

Okay.

Thanks, kiddo.

This trip is possible because of you.

You'd do it for me.

You know, Erich's not a bad guy.

Just treat him like your dad

treated his patients.

That's a lot to live up to.

You are so much like your dad,

you don't even know it.

Now, go,

have time of your life.

Okay, well, we'll be back

on Christmas Eve, okay?

So we'll definitely

spend Christmas together.

Yes, we will.

Okay?

Bye.

Hi.

Hey.

I'm sorry that we got off to a right start.

You're the patient

and I'm going to respect you like one.

Your mom dropped off the key

before they left this morning.

Don't worry, I'll always knock first.

You came back.

Oh.

Now, if you're at all mobile,

you can put your cell phone in here,

so you can call me if you need anything.

I texted you my contact.

It's under "O" for "only in an emergency. "

Was it your tibia or your fibula?

Doctor says it's my fibula.

Is your ACL intact?

Uh, everything is intact.

In my leg.

My back is another story.

Oh.

Can you turn?

More to the left than the right.

Yeah.

Are you hungry?

I'm starving.

This is amazing, thank you.

Smells great.

You're welcome.

There.

Okay, yeah, I think you have

everything you need.

Oh, I'll bring lunch by

after I finish class.

I really appreciate this, Addie.

You just called me Addie.

We might actually

be able to make this work.

Oh, hey, uh, before you go,

could you please take down

that Christmas stocking

my mom put up to bug me?

I'm not in the mood this year.

Actually,

I think some more Christmas cheer

might lift your spirits.

Mm-mm, mm-mm.

Less Christmas cheer.

Not more, less!

Bye.

Goodbye. Thank you!

So, Scrooge met

"The Ghost of Christmas Past. "

Do you think understanding his past

can help him change?

Addie, can I ask you?

Um...

I think,

seeing what he had to deal with as a child

can... help him

forgive himself

for the things he did later in life.

You won!

"Number-one coach. "

People love people who get trophies, and

people who get trophies love themselves.

I'm ignoring that.

For how long?

Mm.

Oh, this is incredible.

Do you have any more?

Do you want to sit down and join me?

Oh, no, thanks. I already ate.

You ever think you'd be

doing something like this

for the kid across the street

you couldn't stand?

You know, you gave me a lot of reasons

not to stand you, don't you think?

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