The Christmas Blessing Page #2

hasn't been feeling well.

Oh, sweetheart.

Well, you just

let me know, okay?

Bye, hon.

Bye.

Are you...

Hey, are you all right?

Did you hurt your --

Oh, hey you --

Slowly:

Hola, me llamo Nathan.

Let's cut the Spanish, okay?

I'm in pain now.

I was just practicing

on you this morning.

It's my first semester here,

I was teaching

a section on Mexico.

Mui bien.

(laughing)

So you were at the garage this

morning, and now you're here.

What's going on?

I'm stalking you.

No, no, I'm a volunteer here.

I was just playing basketball

with the kids earlier.

Your ankle feels okay.

That's because you're

holding the wrong one.

Right.

Meghan:

I can't believe I tripped.

This one.

Looks like it's

just like a sprain.

You might want to ice

it ten, 15 minutes,

Three or four times a day.

Instead of ice you can use

frozen peas or corn works well.

An ace bandage, too --

Wrap it up and keep it

elevated if you can.

Where did you learn all that?

Uh, I took a couple first aid

classes this Summer.

You know, lifeguard and stuff.

So you fix tires in the morning,

A playground monitor

in the afternoon

With a little sidewalk

first aid thrown into the mix.

Am I overlooking anything?

No, that's pretty much me.

Well, okay.

Send me a Bill for the flat tire

and the ankle, all right?

Hey, no charge.

Thanks.

What's with the shirt?

Uh, see that little

house over there?

Some of the other teachers

and moms and I

Decided to start a fundraiser

so that we could buy it

And turn it into

a daycare center.

We're doing a benefit

Christmas Eve.

Nice.

I gotta get going,

I'm late for training.

Nathan:

Training?

What training?

Cross country.

I'm a runner, six Miles a day.

Once a jock, always a jock.

Well, you shouldn't train

today, not with that ankle.

Are you kidding?

Haven't you ever heard

the expression, "no pain --

-- No gain," I know.

But still --

It's kind of a metaphor

for life, don't you think?

Well, okay, if you're not going

to take my ankle advice

Then you're going to have

to pay for the tire.

Okay, what do I owe you?

Call me at the garage,

maybe we can have dinner.

(children playing)

Hey Charlie, it's Nathan.

You need some help?

Yeah, sure.

Too bad you had to

leave the game so early.

Yeah, well, my dad needed me.

We're a team.

Nice place.

My dad and I don't live

here, we just work here.

When I was a kid we used

to take all the leaves,

Put them in a gigantic pile,

I'd hide inside

and our dog would go run,

Jump in the middle

and try to find me.

I never had a dog.

Does your mom work, too?

I don't have a mom.

I don't have a mom, either.

She died when

I was about your age.

I remember some things

about my mom, but not a lot.

She left when I was little,

to be an actress in Hollywood.

An actress, wow.

At least, that's

what my dad said.

I hate not having a mom.

Nathan:

Ah!

Look at this.

Aww!

Charlie.

Oh, hey, dad.

We were just...Playing.

Sorry, it's my fault.

Who the hell are you?

I'm Nathan Andrews.

I'm volunteering

at the school,

Just playing hoops

with the kids.

My first week.

This isn't a playground,

it's what we do for a living.

I --

See you at school, Charlie.

(car starts)

What the hell were you

doing playing basketball?

Charlie:

It's fun, dad.

Why can't I once in a while?

I mean, I'll be

careful, I promise.

The coach said I was a natural.

Coach?

He's not a coach.

What does he know?

He knows I'm good.

That right?

Wow, thanks, dad!

Perfect.

The shoes are gone.

I'm sorry, son.

I know it was a long time ago,

but I can't help it, you know?

I was attached to them.

I know.

Dad.

I don't think I'm going

to be a doctor anymore.

What?

Nathan:

It's not for me.

I mean, there are other

things to do in life.

What, like be a mechanic?

What's wrong with

being a mechanic?

You're a mechanic.

Yeah, but if I was smart

enough to be a doctor,

I'd be a doctor, Nathan.

I don't know, I just --

Oh, wait a minute,

what are you saying?

You think you're gonna

move back in here with me?

Is that it?

Why not?

Son, I'm planning

on selling the house.

What are you talking about?

I'm getting restless

here, I need a change.

Dad, you can't -- no!

You can't do that.

What do you mean, no?

I mean, it's okay for you to

make a change in your life

But not me, is that

what you're saying?

Dad, I grew up in this house.

(country western music playing)

(laughing)

Okay, where are we?

I take all the girls I'm trying

to seduce to this very place.

Really?

Yeah.

Brave of you.

It sounds like a good choice.

Well, if you can't

bring the girl to Texas,

Bring Texas to the girl.

Wow.

Right?

I had no idea

this place was here.

Oh, yeah, I'm full of surprises.

Cheers.

(glasses clink)

So how'd a Texas girl

end up in new England?

Oh...Cowboys.

Let's just say

I took a bad fall.

Tex loved NASCAR, rodeo,

and Pat Conroy --

Deadly combination in my book.

I thought he was

the only guy for me,

And he fooled me into thinking

I was the only girl for him.

So, when I picked myself up,

I thought it would be a good

time to go someplace else.

What about you?

Yeah, there was one.

Rachel.

We fought like cats and dogs but

we were crazy about each other,

Talked about marriage

the whole year.

We actually planned

on running away together.

The day came, we gathered

up all our clothes

And what little money

we had in a dirty sock,

And then our moms caught us

and we got grounded.

What was this, fifth grade?

Fourth grade, yeah.

Oh, okay.

So nothing serious since Rachel?

My mom always said you don't

look for the right person,

You...Discover each other.

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You must be proud of yourself,

building up a business.

What?

What'd you say, Lydia?

I said, you must be

proud of yourself,

Building up a business.

Oh, yeah, it's

only a garage, so...

It's yours.

Reflects your hard work.

A lot of men couldn't have

accomplished what you have.

Well, I'm not the most organized

guy in the world, so good luck.

That's okay, at least you have

a computer, that's a start.

Yeah, that was from my son.

It was a few years ago.

He says I need to upgrade?

Oh, I think I'll start

with what you have

And we'll go from there.

Good, you do that.

Answering machine: Nathan,

John Wilson at the bank.

We are processing

the home loan application,

Shouldn't be a problem, but

call if you have any questions.

(beep)

Nathan, this is Dr. Goetz.

William and the rest of

the team said to tell you

We sure could use some good

help around here --

(voice cuts off)

So you think I'm nuts to want

to buy the house I grew up in?

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