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again after that,

and it didn't happen.

And so I guess that's why

I hate Christmas sometimes

when I think

of Olivia May.

(man)

That's a sad story,

lady,

but what's that got to do

with Christmas?

Oh, right.

She, um...

Olivia May was born

and died on Christmas Day.

[sirens wa

Don't you die

on me, Artie.

[man over television]

A woman in the Bronx

killed her husband

and then turned the gun

on herself.

The woman left a note

by the scene

saying just one line:

"This is something

I just wanted to do for myself."

[chuckling]

On the house,

lady.

[man over television]

We'll have details

on this controversial new diet

coming up when we return.

ules)

So where the hell

does this guy live?

Arizona?

He lives wherever he can.

He's a squatter.

Moves around a lot.

Don't worry;

you'll see what I mean.

I don't know

if I like this, Glen.

Just got to trust me

on this one, all right?

This guy

will take care of you.

Well, what if

I change my mind?

I do

I got my money.

(Arizona)

Who's there?

It's Glen.

Glen, welcome.

I got somebody

here to see you.

Well, come on down

and bring him over.

All right,

you go.

I'll wait here.

You're not

gonna goith me?

It's cool.

Don't worry about it.

(Jules)

Hi.

So what can I do for you, son?

Well, Glen said that, um...

Glen said what?

Glen said that you break hands.

Yes.

That's absolutely right.

And whose hands

are we talking about?

Mine.

Oh, sheez.

I'm s--oh, oh.

I'm sorry.

I'm so--

my fault.

Everything okay?

I'm fine.

Just maybe a few too many

Christmas parties, but...

You meant me,

didn't you?

[laughing]

Right.

I was just checking.

Um...

So how's Helen?

Well, her blood pressure's

still a little high,

but it's much improved

since this morning.

Good.

But she's still

not eating.

And I'm very concerned

about that.

If she doesn't

eat something tonigh I'm gonna come back a little later and...

check on her.

All right.

Let's start

the celebration

with some carrot cake,

huh?

Let's see.

Here we go.

Just a little nibble.

Here you go, Mom.

Come on.

Please.

Come on.

Did you hear

the doctor?

It's really important

that you eat, okay?

Let's just try,

just a little nibble.

Please.

Come on.

Why won't you

eat anything?

[sighing]

Oh, God.

Okay, let's do the tree.

Look what I won, Mom.

Huh, nice tree?

It'll cheer up

the room.

Okay.

Let's see.

You like that, Mom,

hm?

Merry Christmas.

[hissing]

Oh.

[laughing]

Hold on.

I'll get it.

I can fix it.

Let's see.

Just a little bit of...

What the hell's

wrong with this thing?

Ah, just get this.

I'm gonna fix it.

Don't worry.

Damn it!

[sighs]

[somber music]

^^ ^^

I love you.

^^ ^^

(woman)

Get him in room two.

What's going on here?

It's a pileup

on the West Side Highway.

[woman screaming]

You save him!

He needs help!

(man)

Sir, I'll be

right with you.

Looking for my mother.

She was involved

in an accident on the highway.

Her name

is Evelyn Jents.

I guess there isn't

gonna be a party now.

Not tonight, sweetie.

I'll try to scrounge up

some leftover eggnog for you.

Hi.

Sure wasn't like this

when I was 14.

That was the best Christmas

I ever had.

That's great.

Excuse me.

Excuse me,

but I've been waiting for hours.

Is there any news

on Artie Venezelos yet?

You're gonna have

to talk to Nurse Stein.

Excuse me.

I was hoping

you could give me some news

on Artie Venezelos.

Are you family?

No, not really.

I just--

Either you are,

or you're not.

I'm a friend.

I'm sorry;

I can't give out

any medical information.

He's his friend.

You know,

like his friend-friend.

I don't care

if he's his priest.

Okay, thank you,

Nurse Ratched.

Listen.

I will find out

what I can, okay?

Oh, man,

I really appreciate that.

You know,

but the truth of it is,

we're not even

really friends.

Really?

It's okay.

I figured that.

[somber music]

^^ ^^

(man)

Can't swim.

[gasping]

Love to learn.

You're the guy

from the hospital.

Yeah, Charlie Boyd.

You're the angel lady.

What are you doing here?

Did you follow me?

No, not at all.

Well, then,

well, why are you here?

I could ask you

the same question.

I just want you

to leave me alone.

Can't do that.

I see a woman

standing alone

on a pier looking over a ledge,

I gotta help.

I don't want any help.

If you jump in,

I'm gonna have to

jump in right after you.

Who said anything

about jumping in?

But if I did jump,

you'd jump in after me

after you told me

that you can't swim?

Yeah, because it's

the right thing to do.

And you always do

the right thing?

Yeah, I do.

It's a bad habit.

You want to tell me

your sad story?

I'm a really good

listener.

I'm all ears.

Good,

I'll tell you mine.

It's Christmas Eve,

and I'm all alone.

That's it?

You're all alone?

That's the best

you can do?

There's more.

I'm a priest.

Really?

Yeah, for 20 years.

Then last year,

I left the priesthood.

Kicked the habit.

Started my life over.

Now here I am.

No more

Catholic family,

no personal family here,

no one.

Wow.

Now you want me

to guess yours?

Take your best shot.

You're an attractive lady

who forgot her hat,

and your ears

are very cold.

Bingo.

Hah.

Take anything

off the top shelf.

Want to get a cab

and get a cup of coffee,

and I'll guess more

of your story?

After you.

[melodramatic music]

^^ ^^

Still my turn

to guess, Rose?

You're this amazing person,

but you're too busy

helping others

to see it.

You take good care

of your friend, right?

Thanks.

Is he a close friend?

What's the matter?

Kind of a bad stomach.

[gasping]

Hurts.

Hope we get

someplace soon.

I don't feel

so good.

All right, well...

My place is actually

not far from here.

Do you want

to go there?

You sure?

Yeah.

Driver,

three lights,

take a left.

Hey, you know, I really

appreciate you doing this.

Aw, man,

I'm glad I could help.

I know hospital policy

isn't always on our side.

They can be

a little stuffy.

I remember when

my lover got sick--

Hey, wait, wait.

Wait a minute.

You made a mistake,

uh, Randy.

Yeah, you're making

the wrong assumption

about Artie and I.

I appreciate you

bringing me up here and all,

but the truth of it is,

we ain't a couple.

As a matter of fact,

I just met the guy.

He's a waiter,

and I ordered some coffee--

Oh, my God,

that's how my parents met.

My mother

waited on my father,

only he ordered

a tuna fish sandwich

and a ginger ale.

No, now, now look.

I just, I want

to make it clear that--

Don't worry.

Your secret's

safe with me.

He's stable now.

Just thank God

for small blessings, right?

Let him know

you're here.

I don't care

what the doctors say.

Talk to him.

Tell him how you feel.

He'll hear you.

Mike,

we got to talk.

Oh, hi.

Oh, my.

Who's that?

Nah, forget about it.

What do you got?

I went

to the station.

I got some info

on this guy.

Did you know your friend here

served four years

on a ten-year sentence

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