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Days. Tops. 601 00:27:54,255 --> 00:27:56,633 And then back to the construction noise. Yes. 602 00:27:56,674 --> 00:27:59,135 You gals don't have any quiet hobbies, 603 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:00,511 do you? 604 00:28:01,763 --> 00:28:03,264 Well, it's been fun. Okay. 605 00:28:03,765 --> 00:28:06,226 You have a nice afternoon. 606 00:28:13,650 --> 00:28:17,278 Kelly. Kelly? What's wrong? 607 00:28:17,612 --> 00:28:19,155 Why did you wake the baby? 608 00:28:19,948 --> 00:28:22,158 Uh, well, that wasn't my intention. 609 00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:24,077 Could you do something I don't know? Uh. 610 00:28:24,119 --> 00:28:24,911 Quiet. 611 00:28:24,953 --> 00:28:26,913 No. Erin. No, no, I can't. 612 00:28:26,955 --> 00:28:29,249 Okay. I'm so far behind. 613 00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:31,418 Baby, we are not set up for this. 614 00:28:31,459 --> 00:28:35,046 I got it, okay? Look, uh, mom and I will take Nicky to 615 00:28:35,088 --> 00:28:37,382 the store tomorrow, and he can spend the day there. 616 00:28:37,424 --> 00:28:38,633 He doesn't nap in the house. 617 00:28:38,675 --> 00:28:39,843 But you think he's gonna nap? 618 00:28:39,884 --> 00:28:41,720 Better at a Pack And Ship at Christmas. 619 00:28:41,761 --> 00:28:43,012 Erin. Come on. 620 00:28:44,180 --> 00:28:45,849 I don't know what else to offer. 621 00:28:46,474 --> 00:28:51,730 Uh. Okay. 622 00:28:54,065 --> 00:28:55,400 Look, um. 623 00:28:57,360 --> 00:29:00,530 Betty has been looking for Nicholas family for five days. 624 00:29:00,572 --> 00:29:01,781 Okay? We have zero. 625 00:29:01,823 --> 00:29:02,823 Leads. 626 00:29:03,783 --> 00:29:08,663 Nicholas deserves a stable, consistent solution. 627 00:29:10,665 --> 00:29:13,126 Nicholas. He's a great kid. 628 00:29:13,168 --> 00:29:18,089 And we are an amazing, amazing choice for a temporary 629 00:29:18,131 --> 00:29:19,799 placement. Right? 630 00:29:19,841 --> 00:29:20,841 Temporary. 631 00:29:21,634 --> 00:29:23,052 We have got. 632 00:29:23,094 --> 00:29:27,557 To think about what's best for Nicholas and us long term. 633 00:29:28,850 --> 00:29:29,850 Okay. 634 00:29:35,690 --> 00:29:36,858 So, um. 635 00:29:36,900 --> 00:29:38,067 He likes the fish. 636 00:29:38,109 --> 00:29:39,569 Oh, I'll tell them. 637 00:29:40,570 --> 00:29:42,363 Really, there's no cause for worry. 638 00:29:42,405 --> 00:29:43,823 This is a wonderful family. 639 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:45,283 I work with them for years. 640 00:29:47,202 --> 00:29:50,705 Well, it's a bit of a drive, so we better get going. 641 00:29:51,039 --> 00:29:52,039 Okay. 642 00:29:52,832 --> 00:29:54,209 Merry Christmas, Betty. 643 00:29:54,250 --> 00:29:56,044 Oh, merry Christmas, girls. 644 00:29:59,005 --> 00:30:01,007 The world could use more people like you two. 645 00:30:09,891 --> 00:30:10,975 Erin. 646 00:30:11,017 --> 00:30:13,520 Erin, wait. Look, I know this is hard, 647 00:30:13,561 --> 00:30:17,065 okay? But this is the most practical decision for his sake. 648 00:30:18,274 --> 00:30:19,400 I love you, Kelly. 649 00:30:20,902 --> 00:30:23,102 But what's practical is not really comforting right now. 650 00:30:46,511 --> 00:30:47,511 Cute. 651 00:30:48,763 --> 00:30:49,847 Last night was rough. 652 00:30:50,306 --> 00:30:52,100 I thought reindeer pancakes might help. 653 00:30:53,351 --> 00:30:58,064 Good call. There is real solace in adorable food. 654 00:30:59,566 --> 00:31:02,318 Hey, do you want to just skip Jennifer and Joe's stocking 655 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:03,570 stuffer party tonight? 656 00:31:04,279 --> 00:31:06,489 Ah, I forgot about that. 657 00:31:06,531 --> 00:31:07,865 Um, no, we should go. 658 00:31:07,907 --> 00:31:10,618 It's for charity, and I already got everything on 659 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:11,660 the list. 660 00:31:11,744 --> 00:31:12,744 Okay. We'll go. 661 00:31:15,707 --> 00:31:18,876 Yeah, we should bring all that stuff your mom bought. 662 00:31:19,919 --> 00:31:21,212 Teething rings. Toys. 663 00:31:22,046 --> 00:31:23,423 No, we don't have to do that. 664 00:31:24,173 --> 00:31:25,633 There's no reason to keep it here. 665 00:31:28,219 --> 00:31:30,096 Don't equate this with regret, but I, 666 00:31:30,638 --> 00:31:35,435 I miss him. I'm just not really sure how to feel about that 667 00:31:35,476 --> 00:31:36,476 feeling yet. 668 00:31:42,191 --> 00:31:46,988 Hey. And I feel 669 00:31:48,156 --> 00:31:52,118 a little less alone knowing you don't know how to feel about that 670 00:31:52,160 --> 00:31:53,160 feeling? 671 00:31:58,416 --> 00:32:01,711 I love you. I love you, too. 672 00:32:04,088 --> 00:32:06,191 We're gonna have a great time tonight. Oh, yeah. Jennifer and 673 00:32:06,215 --> 00:32:08,426 Joe. They really know how to overdo a Christmas party. 674 00:32:09,052 --> 00:32:12,513 Do you remember that ice sculpture of that angel that 675 00:32:12,555 --> 00:32:15,141 looked exactly like that Diana Ross? 676 00:32:15,642 --> 00:32:16,642 Yeah. Yeah. 677 00:32:18,186 --> 00:32:21,230 Um, you're at the theater today, right? 678 00:32:21,272 --> 00:32:23,816 I am, we're loading in the set. 679 00:32:23,858 --> 00:32:27,362 Ooh. Does that mean that I get our house back? 680 00:32:27,403 --> 00:32:28,571 Oh. You do. Yeah. 681 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:29,656 Until the next show. 682 00:32:29,906 --> 00:32:32,617 Yes. Hey, you know what? 683 00:32:32,659 --> 00:32:35,286 We're doing a craft for the set with the kids today. 684 00:32:35,995 --> 00:32:37,038 Do you want to swing by? 685 00:32:39,499 --> 00:32:40,499 Sure. 686 00:32:46,130 --> 00:32:48,675 Good job. 687 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:51,678 Okay. Straight to the sink. 688 00:32:51,719 --> 00:32:52,719 Let's go. 689 00:32:53,596 --> 00:32:55,264 What? Yeah. Okay. 690 00:32:57,517 --> 00:32:58,517 Okay. 691 00:32:59,102 --> 00:33:00,478 Okay. Ready? One. 692 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:01,520 Two. Three. 693 00:33:11,864 --> 00:33:15,201 Oh, wow. Wow. That's not what I was saying. 694 00:33:15,243 --> 00:33:17,870 I hope it is. Oh. 695 00:33:18,287 --> 00:33:20,790 Oh, thank goodness the childless people are here. 696 00:33:20,832 --> 00:33:22,226 You know, not every story about a kid is a 697 00:33:22,250 --> 00:33:24,627 winner. Sometimes your moppet mispronounces a word, 698 00:33:24,669 --> 00:33:26,587 and it never needs to become an anecdote. 699 00:33:27,964 --> 00:33:30,508 Mm. Do I smell apple cider. 700 00:33:30,550 --> 00:33:32,176 Oh, yeah. There's a line. Follow me. 701 00:33:32,218 --> 00:33:34,387 Oh, um, I think I'm gonna do the stockings. 702 00:33:34,429 --> 00:33:36,097 Okay. Okay. 703 00:33:43,438 --> 00:33:45,648 Erin, you made it. 704 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:47,692 Hi. Yeah, we wouldn't miss it. 705 00:33:47,734 --> 00:33:48,776 Hi. Hi. 706 00:33:48,818 --> 00:33:50,445 Thanks so much for coming. Of course. 707 00:33:50,486 --> 00:33:51,486 How you holding up? 708 00:33:52,155 --> 00:33:53,990 I'm fine. 709 00:33:54,615 --> 00:33:56,743 Oh, so we brought a lot 710 00:33:56,784 --> 00:33:59,412 of, uh, goodies for the stockings. 711 00:33:59,454 --> 00:34:00,496 Perfect. Can we help? 712 00:34:00,538 --> 00:34:02,665 Sure. Uh, toddlers. 713 00:34:03,291 --> 00:34:04,667 Um, tweens. 714 00:34:04,709 --> 00:34:09,088 And, uh. Yeah. Just a few things for under six months. 715 00:34:09,422 --> 00:34:10,757 This is great. 716 00:34:11,340 --> 00:34:12,717 Uh, Erin. 717 00:34:12,759 --> 00:34:15,094 I'm sorry I couldn't be there to see Kelly get her award. 718 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:17,805 And then Jennifer came home with that story. 719 00:34:17,847 --> 00:34:19,767 Oh, Joe, maybe she doesn't want to talk about it. 720 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:21,726 Sorry. 721 00:34:21,768 --> 00:34:24,204 I can't even imagine just taking your kids to some random store. 722 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:25,188 And just going. 723 00:34:25,229 --> 00:34:26,229 Here you go. 724 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:28,316 Well, it wasn't random. 725 00:34:29,025 --> 00:34:30,025 Sorry. What? 726 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:34,072 It wasn't random, Joe. The baby. 727 00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:35,907 His name is Nicholas. 728 00:34:36,199 --> 00:34:39,410 He was, um, healthy, well cared for. 729 00:34:40,244 --> 00:34:43,122 Someone loved him. Loves him. 730 00:34:44,165 --> 00:34:47,585 They were overwhelmed, and they made a desperate 731 00:34:47,627 --> 00:34:53,090 choice. When this person tried to think of a safe and loving 732 00:34:53,132 --> 00:34:56,469 home for their child, they, they pictured. 733 00:34:56,511 --> 00:34:58,679 Kelly and I, and and it's, 734 00:34:58,721 --> 00:35:02,141 uh. It's humbling. 735 00:35:03,643 --> 00:35:04,685 I'm sure it was. 736 00:35:05,186 --> 00:35:06,854 Um. And lucky he had you. 737 00:35:06,896 --> 00:35:09,482 I'm. I'm sorry. That was insensitive. 738 00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:11,651 No, no, I don't need to apologize. 739 00:35:11,692 --> 00:35:14,612 I'm just gonna get some fresh air. I think I'm sorry. 740 00:35:15,363 --> 00:35:16,363 Yeah. 741 00:35:27,542 --> 00:35:29,585 May I join you? Yeah. 742 00:35:29,627 --> 00:35:30,627 Of course. 743 00:35:31,379 --> 00:35:32,379 Yeah. 744 00:35:36,676 --> 00:35:37,676 Just. 745 00:35:39,428 --> 00:35:41,889 Need a minute? Yeah. 746 00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:48,437 Years from now, this will just be a funny story 747 00:35:48,479 --> 00:35:49,772 you tell at parties. 748 00:35:50,773 --> 00:35:53,985 That baby we found it Christmas. 749 00:35:54,026 --> 00:35:57,321 I wonder what he's up to. 750 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:02,577 You're always going to be a part of Nicholas's life. 751 00:36:04,287 --> 00:36:05,746 Betty is gonna keep us updated. 752 00:36:05,788 --> 00:36:07,957 I mean, he can help in any way. 753 00:36:10,126 --> 00:36:11,126 What does that mean? 754 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:12,502 Help. 755 00:36:13,045 --> 00:36:15,798 I mean, buying him savings bonds. 756 00:36:16,299 --> 00:36:17,675 Oh, yeah. We could. 757 00:36:17,925 --> 00:36:19,468 Those are very practical. 758 00:36:21,304 --> 00:36:24,307 Why do you keep coming back to that... Practicality? 759 00:36:24,348 --> 00:36:28,561 Like, it's the highest possible goal. I... 760 00:36:30,813 --> 00:36:34,317 I don't get it. You love kids. 761 00:36:36,819 --> 00:36:37,778 I do, yeah, I. 762 00:36:37,820 --> 00:36:38,988 Do, I love kids. 763 00:36:39,030 --> 00:36:41,157 Um, but growing up. 764 00:36:41,866 --> 00:36:44,243 I mean, it was just an endless to do list 765 00:36:44,285 --> 00:36:46,037 of homework and potty training. 766 00:36:46,078 --> 00:36:49,290 I had absolutely no personal space. 767 00:36:49,540 --> 00:36:51,876 Well, I'm not suggesting we have five kids. 768 00:36:51,918 --> 00:36:53,210 I'm talking about this kid. 769 00:36:56,380 --> 00:36:58,174 Is that what we're talking about? 770 00:36:58,549 --> 00:37:00,217 Adopting, Nicholas? 771 00:37:02,929 --> 00:37:08,768 Maybe. Erin. Erin, Erin, Erin 772 00:37:08,809 --> 00:37:11,020 we have talked about this. 773 00:37:11,062 --> 00:37:12,438 So many times. 774 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,106 I am aware of that. 775 00:37:14,523 --> 00:37:15,816 Before we got married. 776 00:37:15,858 --> 00:37:18,861 You told me you didn't want to have kids. 777 00:37:19,195 --> 00:37:22,949 I did, I tell you that, but... 778 00:37:25,159 --> 00:37:30,164 Nicholas is. He just woke something up inside of me. 779 00:37:31,415 --> 00:37:33,000 With Nicky. My life was 780 00:37:35,127 --> 00:37:38,130 bigger. Fuller. 781 00:37:41,968 --> 00:37:43,594 That is our life, 782 00:37:43,970 --> 00:37:46,013 but that is just the two of us. 783 00:37:47,932 --> 00:37:49,266 Is that enough for you? 784 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:53,104 Yeah. Of course. 785 00:37:53,145 --> 00:37:55,022 I love you. 786 00:37:56,357 --> 00:38:00,778 I am. I just need some time with this. 787 00:38:01,988 --> 00:38:05,449 I never thought we'd be in this position, 788 00:38:05,491 --> 00:38:10,162 so I'm a little under prepared and figuring out how to 789 00:38:12,081 --> 00:38:14,250 let it go. Well, I am right here. 790 00:38:14,291 --> 00:38:16,961 I'm right here with you. Right here beside you. 791 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:21,215 I know you are. Thank you. 792 00:38:21,882 --> 00:38:27,304 Oh. Hey, do you think that maybe you could be beside me, 793 00:38:27,346 --> 00:38:29,265 like, inside the house? 794 00:38:30,433 --> 00:38:31,433 Yes. 795 00:38:31,892 --> 00:38:33,769 Yes, please. I'm freezing. 796 00:38:33,811 --> 00:38:35,813 And the buffet looked amazing. 797 00:38:35,855 --> 00:38:38,149 It really did. 798 00:38:40,860 --> 00:38:42,403 I love you. I love you. 799 00:38:58,044 --> 00:38:59,044 Hello. 800 00:38:59,545 --> 00:39:00,671 Hey, girl. It's Ali Rogers. 801 00:39:00,713 --> 00:39:02,173 I got your message on Insta. 802 00:39:03,007 --> 00:39:04,675 Uh, Ali. Hi. 803 00:39:05,092 --> 00:39:08,012 Um, I wondered how long it would be until I heard from you. 804 00:39:08,054 --> 00:39:10,449 I knew once you figured out that I was no longer working as a 805 00:39:10,473 --> 00:39:12,808 costumer, you would only be a matter of time. 806 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:14,310 You are a smart cookie. 807 00:39:14,351 --> 00:39:17,897 Oh, Ali, I can't even imagine what you've gone through. 808 00:39:17,938 --> 00:39:19,732 You're so sweet. But I really think, 809 00:39:19,774 --> 00:39:22,318 though, that it is the best decision I could have made. 810 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:23,736 Yeah. 811 00:39:23,778 --> 00:39:26,364 Oh, wow. Well, listen, I'm glad you feel secure in that 812 00:39:26,405 --> 00:39:29,408 and Erin and I. We only want the best for you. But really. 813 00:39:29,450 --> 00:39:31,952 You need to sort of decide what comes next. So... 814 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:34,246 Well, that's not really true. 815 00:39:34,997 --> 00:39:38,459 I can't move forward until I know what I can count on from 816 00:39:38,501 --> 00:39:41,212 you. Really? Ellie, there's no one else I would even 817 00:39:41,253 --> 00:39:42,546 think of asking. 818 00:39:42,588 --> 00:39:44,799 I mean, you're fun, but levelheaded. People feel 819 00:39:44,840 --> 00:39:46,592 reassured when they're around you. 820 00:39:46,634 --> 00:39:49,095 Okay. I guess I hope that. 821 00:39:49,512 --> 00:39:50,137 Yes. 822 00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:51,471 Really? 823 00:39:53,224 --> 00:39:55,393 Yes. Yes. You know what, Ali? 824 00:39:56,060 --> 00:39:57,770 You're right, you're right. Erin and I, 825 00:39:57,812 --> 00:39:59,980 we we want to do this. 826 00:40:00,272 --> 00:40:01,272 Oh. 827 00:40:01,857 --> 00:40:04,026 Okay. I knew you were the right person to ask. 828 00:40:04,068 --> 00:40:05,694 I had a gut feeling about it. 829 00:40:06,028 --> 00:40:09,198 This is going to be amazing for you and your wife. 830 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:11,450 For me, for my son. 831 00:40:11,492 --> 00:40:12,660 Yeah. 832 00:40:12,701 --> 00:40:14,829 Yeah. You know what? I just have sort of like, 833 00:40:14,870 --> 00:40:18,124 uh, like a few, uh, lingering, lingering 834 00:40:18,165 --> 00:40:20,000 concerns. You know. 835 00:40:20,042 --> 00:40:22,461 I am happy to answer any questions you've got, 836 00:40:22,503 --> 00:40:23,503 right? 837 00:40:24,505 --> 00:40:26,340 I mean, listen, some of my fears are sensible. 838 00:40:26,799 --> 00:40:28,551 And then, you know, there are 839 00:40:28,592 --> 00:40:30,886 these huge unanswered questions, like, 840 00:40:30,928 --> 00:40:33,198 like, how am I supposed to reconcile the fact that that the 841 00:40:33,222 --> 00:40:35,975 person I know I was created to be like, 842 00:40:36,016 --> 00:40:40,938 I know down to my toes, I was created to be in my heart 843 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:45,609 and who I love. How am I supposed to reconcile that that 844 00:40:45,651 --> 00:40:49,071 person still lives in a world where complete strangers just 845 00:40:49,113 --> 00:40:52,199 look at me and think that I'm wrong? 846 00:40:53,284 --> 00:40:56,579 But how am I supposed to raise a child to live in a world that 847 00:40:56,620 --> 00:40:58,372 even I don't understand? 848 00:41:03,586 --> 00:41:05,045 Ali. Whose baby is that? 849 00:41:05,796 --> 00:41:07,840 Oh, this is my son, D'Angelo. 850 00:41:08,174 --> 00:41:11,177 You're... What? 851 00:41:11,886 --> 00:41:12,553 Yeah. 852 00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:14,263 Oh, he is the sweetest. 853 00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:15,305 Yes you are. 854 00:41:16,182 --> 00:41:17,349 You're raising your son. 855 00:41:17,725 --> 00:41:18,725 Yeah. 856 00:41:19,351 --> 00:41:22,062 And you want me to sell skin care? 857 00:41:22,646 --> 00:41:23,898 That would be so great for you. 858 00:41:29,945 --> 00:41:31,155 You guys look great. 859 00:41:31,197 --> 00:41:32,281 Okay. We're at places. 860 00:41:32,323 --> 00:41:33,490 Go find your spots. 861 00:41:33,532 --> 00:41:34,532 Okay. Have fun. 862 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:45,960 Hey. 863 00:41:46,754 --> 00:41:48,589 Do you, uh. Did you forget something, Santa? 864 00:41:49,465 --> 00:41:50,966 I don't like it. 865 00:41:52,384 --> 00:41:53,384 You, um. 866 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:55,929 You don't like what? 867 00:41:57,264 --> 00:41:58,974 There's too many people. 868 00:41:59,558 --> 00:42:01,352 Uh oh. Okay. 869 00:42:01,393 --> 00:42:03,354 Well, hey, you know what? 870 00:42:03,604 --> 00:42:04,855 All of those people out there. 871 00:42:04,897 --> 00:42:06,523 They are. They are so 872 00:42:07,274 --> 00:42:09,193 excited to see Santa. 873 00:42:09,443 --> 00:42:10,443 Right. 874 00:42:10,694 --> 00:42:12,613 I'm not really Santa. 875 00:42:13,572 --> 00:42:14,615 No. 876 00:42:14,657 --> 00:42:17,660 Um, I know, but tonight in the play, 877 00:42:17,701 --> 00:42:21,914 you. You get to imagine what it might be like to be Santa. 878 00:42:21,956 --> 00:42:25,751 So come on you just get on out there, okay? 879 00:42:26,585 --> 00:42:27,836 I don't want to. 880 00:42:29,588 --> 00:42:30,588 Uh. 881 00:42:31,465 --> 00:42:33,133 Hey there, Mister gingerbread man. 882 00:42:33,175 --> 00:42:35,219 Are you ready to see Santa? 883 00:42:35,261 --> 00:42:36,762 No way, Snowman. 884 00:42:36,804 --> 00:42:39,431 I heard Santa loves milk and cookies. 885 00:42:41,725 --> 00:42:44,228 I think I hear him now up on the rooftop. 886 00:42:48,399 --> 00:42:51,902 You know what? Why don't we practice your line? 887 00:42:51,944 --> 00:42:54,863 Right. Ho Ho Ho. 888 00:42:54,905 --> 00:42:56,615 Surprise party for me? 889 00:42:58,325 --> 00:43:00,953 No? I know what to say, Miss Kelly. 890 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:03,789 I just don't want to say it by myself. 891 00:43:04,957 --> 00:43:05,957 Um. 892 00:43:12,172 --> 00:43:15,801 Hey everyone. Here comes Santa. 893 00:43:21,015 --> 00:43:26,854 Here's Santa, with me. His favorite tallest elf. 894 00:43:27,396 --> 00:43:30,774 Surprise!! 895 00:43:34,737 --> 00:43:37,990 Ho ho ho! A surprise party for me? 896 00:43:43,829 --> 00:43:48,417 But merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 897 00:43:49,168 --> 00:43:53,213 Wait. We can't end the party without my favorite dance. 898 00:43:53,756 --> 00:43:55,299 You got it. Santa. 899 00:43:56,216 --> 00:44:00,346 Let's dance! 900 00:44:05,351 --> 00:44:06,602 Something amazing is happening. 901 00:44:15,861 --> 00:44:17,905 You've got to teach me that dance. 902 00:44:19,948 --> 00:44:22,659 Baby. I. I have some moves. 903 00:44:22,701 --> 00:44:24,745 Moves that you have never, ever seen before. 904 00:44:24,787 --> 00:44:29,583 Oh, okay. Congrats. 905 00:44:30,125 --> 00:44:31,251 Thank you. Yeah. 906 00:44:34,797 --> 00:44:38,175 Um. Okay. 907 00:44:38,967 --> 00:44:40,469 Hey. What's wrong? 908 00:44:43,847 --> 00:44:47,726 What if it was fate that brought Nikki to us? 909 00:44:48,394 --> 00:44:50,354 What if this whole thing was meant to be? 910 00:44:53,649 --> 00:44:57,945 And what if. What if we brought Nicholas home, 911 00:44:57,986 --> 00:45:02,449 and then one day, his mother or his his father, 912 00:45:02,491 --> 00:45:04,159 or some actual fictive kin. 913 00:45:04,201 --> 00:45:06,036 Just shows up at our door. 914 00:45:09,957 --> 00:45:14,962 Okay. Um. Uh, okay. 915 00:45:15,003 --> 00:45:17,172 Uh, so. So that's the problem. 916 00:45:21,051 --> 00:45:22,051 Meaning what? 917 00:45:23,345 --> 00:45:25,465 Um. I thought Nicholas was keeping you from your work. 918 00:45:25,514 --> 00:45:28,142 Uh, or was it the invasion of our moms, 919 00:45:28,183 --> 00:45:30,686 or it was all the money we were spending? 920 00:45:30,728 --> 00:45:33,772 I get it, I do. I, I completely understand what 921 00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:38,068 you're saying, but, Erin, my concerns are valid. 922 00:45:38,819 --> 00:45:40,404 Yeah. I'm not saying they're not. 923 00:45:40,446 --> 00:45:43,574 I guess I'm I'm just wondering why there is always another 924 00:45:43,615 --> 00:45:45,117 excuse. 925 00:45:45,159 --> 00:45:46,886 I guess. Because ever since Nicholas came into our lives, 926 00:45:46,910 --> 00:45:50,247 it is like every synapse in my brain that is hardwired for 927 00:45:50,289 --> 00:45:52,708 worry is just running on overdrive. 928 00:45:57,129 --> 00:46:01,842 Okay. Got it. Um. 929 00:46:03,093 --> 00:46:05,012 I'm glad you won't have to worry anymore. 930 00:46:06,180 --> 00:46:08,682 Oh, Erin, don't do that. 931 00:46:10,893 --> 00:46:12,186 I'm going to stop by the shop. 932 00:46:12,227 --> 00:46:15,272 I'm gonna be late. Love you. 933 00:47:11,203 --> 00:47:12,203 Yeah, yeah. 934 00:47:16,959 --> 00:47:18,335 Please. No complaints tonight. 935 00:47:18,919 --> 00:47:21,004 The garage light was on, so. 936 00:47:23,924 --> 00:47:25,564 I haven't heard a peep over here all day. 937 00:47:25,592 --> 00:47:27,386 Why isn't the baby crying? 938 00:47:30,806 --> 00:47:32,849 What? What's happened? 939 00:47:36,812 --> 00:47:38,021 He's not here. 940 00:47:42,025 --> 00:47:43,652 I'm gonna go get Daisy. 941 00:47:44,486 --> 00:47:45,529 Let's go for a walk. 942 00:47:45,571 --> 00:47:46,905 We'll go and see the lights. 943 00:47:46,947 --> 00:47:49,283 I think the cold night air might do you some good. 944 00:47:50,033 --> 00:47:51,201 Are you being nice to me? 945 00:47:52,869 --> 00:47:54,371 Let's not make a habit of it. 946 00:47:55,914 --> 00:47:56,498 Okay. 947 00:47:56,832 --> 00:47:57,832 Go get your coat. 948 00:48:06,884 --> 00:48:10,387 You know, I wasn't planning to get a dog when Daisy came along. 949 00:48:10,846 --> 00:48:13,348 Mr. Seltzer, please do not compare the baby to your dog. 950 00:48:15,559 --> 00:48:17,787 Humane society said they were having a hard time finding a 951 00:48:17,811 --> 00:48:22,274 place for her. Turned out I was just what she needed. 952 00:48:23,191 --> 00:48:24,776 And she was just what I needed. 953 00:48:27,779 --> 00:48:30,407 Okay, I see what's what's happening here. 954 00:48:30,449 --> 00:48:33,535 You're one of those curmudgeon that secretly does nice things. 955 00:48:34,244 --> 00:48:35,287 Shows what you know. 956 00:48:35,871 --> 00:48:37,289 All these books that I brought. 957 00:48:37,581 --> 00:48:38,581 Terrible. 958 00:48:39,583 --> 00:48:40,876 I'm on to you, Seltzer. 959 00:48:43,420 --> 00:48:44,420 Oh. 960 00:48:45,130 --> 00:48:46,548 Oh. Come on. 961 00:48:49,092 --> 00:48:51,887 Look, Kelly, only you and Erin know what you want here. 962 00:48:51,929 --> 00:48:54,681 But I can tell you, I had 43 years of my life. 963 00:48:54,723 --> 00:48:57,517 And if it had only ever been just us, 964 00:48:58,185 --> 00:48:59,645 we may have been very happy. 965 00:48:59,978 --> 00:49:00,978 But. 966 00:49:01,063 --> 00:49:02,063 Ah. 967 00:49:02,147 --> 00:49:03,190 It's always a But. 968 00:49:03,440 --> 00:49:07,444 Our love was adorable enough to share. 969 00:49:07,486 --> 00:49:09,988 So we decided to grow our family, 970 00:49:10,822 --> 00:49:13,367 and raising our daughter was the best thing we ever did. 971 00:49:18,872 --> 00:49:21,166 You seem like a really great dad. 972 00:49:28,256 --> 00:49:32,344 No, I'm not a really great dad, Kelly. 973 00:49:35,514 --> 00:49:38,558 We just don't communicate. 974 00:49:39,893 --> 00:49:41,853 My wife was always our translator. 975 00:49:42,479 --> 00:49:43,981 But you don't talk? 976 00:49:46,149 --> 00:49:47,859 It falls away easier than you think. 977 00:49:49,319 --> 00:49:52,823 A few weeks turns into a few months and then just stops. 978 00:49:53,448 --> 00:49:54,908 And it's all so foolish. 979 00:49:56,493 --> 00:50:01,331 She's still the same miracle to me that she was on the day she 980 00:50:01,373 --> 00:50:06,420 was born. I wish that she were in my life, 981 00:50:06,461 --> 00:50:09,548 but I'm just so glad that she's in the world. 982 00:50:13,301 --> 00:50:18,265 You know, today I thought that I was being asked officially if 983 00:50:18,306 --> 00:50:20,767 Erin and I wanted to adopt Nicholas. 984 00:50:22,644 --> 00:50:26,732 Despite all that fear. My gut instinct was to say 985 00:50:29,901 --> 00:50:32,028 just how much am I supposed to trust my gut here? 986 00:50:32,988 --> 00:50:36,032 Don't live your life in fear of being afraid. 987 00:50:40,120 --> 00:50:41,621 You give very good advice. 988 00:50:43,749 --> 00:50:45,959 When I'm well rested. Yeah. 989 00:50:55,719 --> 00:50:58,722 I am so glad you guys are still open. You do gift wrapping right? 990 00:50:58,764 --> 00:51:01,141 I made earrings for all of my sorority sisters. 991 00:51:01,892 --> 00:51:02,892 Sheryl. 992 00:51:03,351 --> 00:51:04,770 Uh, could you join me, please? 993 00:51:13,153 --> 00:51:14,946 I went for a walk with Mr. Seltzer. 994 00:51:17,199 --> 00:51:18,200 Unexpected. 995 00:51:21,077 --> 00:51:23,038 Can we talk? Please. 996 00:51:24,873 --> 00:51:25,874 Go. I got it. 997 00:51:36,551 --> 00:51:37,551 Kelly, what's up? 998 00:51:38,345 --> 00:51:39,763 I want Nicky to come home. 999 00:51:47,521 --> 00:51:53,693 I I I I get that. I understand you 1000 00:51:53,735 --> 00:51:55,737 not wanting to get attached to Nicky, 1001 00:51:56,112 --> 00:51:59,157 but why not just tell me that? 1002 00:52:01,910 --> 00:52:03,537 Because I didn't want to share you, 1003 00:52:04,121 --> 00:52:07,457 Erin. I didn't. I know, I know, 1004 00:52:07,499 --> 00:52:09,543 that sounds really childish. 1005 00:52:09,584 --> 00:52:11,211 Very selfish, but, 1006 00:52:13,588 --> 00:52:17,259 all my life, I had to compete for everything. 1007 00:52:17,300 --> 00:52:22,347 My space, my stuff, my parents attention. 1008 00:52:24,641 --> 00:52:26,184 And I love that in our marriage, 1009 00:52:26,226 --> 00:52:27,769 it is just you and me. 1010 00:52:27,811 --> 00:52:31,231 You know. I'm enough for you. 1011 00:52:31,773 --> 00:52:32,858 I mean, you are. 1012 00:52:33,525 --> 00:52:35,443 You are so more than enough for me. 1013 00:52:37,237 --> 00:52:41,449 Maybe I meant it when I said you, 1014 00:52:41,491 --> 00:52:45,745 what we have is beyond more than enough for me. 1015 00:52:46,830 --> 00:52:48,039 But I miss him. 1016 00:52:48,081 --> 00:52:51,001 I do, I miss him like, every second of the day. 1017 00:52:51,042 --> 00:52:53,104 I mean, I had to throw out all of his stuff because it was just 1018 00:52:53,128 --> 00:52:54,629 way too hard to look at all of it. 1019 00:52:55,338 --> 00:52:57,525 Don't worry, it's still in the garage. I kept everything. 1020 00:52:57,549 --> 00:52:58,592 Okay. 1021 00:52:58,633 --> 00:53:01,636 But, um. I feel like he's our family. 1022 00:53:01,678 --> 00:53:07,559 Yeah, yeah. The way I see it, love isn't divisible. 1023 00:53:07,601 --> 00:53:10,562 It is infinitely shareable. 1024 00:53:10,854 --> 00:53:14,900 So, yes, our our our schedules, our life. 1025 00:53:14,941 --> 00:53:17,986 Uh, it would all change a lot if we became parents. 1026 00:53:18,486 --> 00:53:21,197 But you and me, 1027 00:53:21,239 --> 00:53:23,742 Our love it would only grow, 1028 00:53:24,993 --> 00:53:29,789 I believe you. Oh, you want to try and get our boy back? 1029 00:53:30,165 --> 00:53:31,249 Yeah, I really do. 1030 00:53:31,625 --> 00:53:32,626 Yeah? Yeah. 1031 00:53:37,339 --> 00:53:39,899 Hey, you've reached Katie, please leave a message after the tone. 1032 00:53:39,966 --> 00:53:42,010 Hi, Katie, it's dad. 1033 00:53:43,219 --> 00:53:44,596 You're probably still at work. 1034 00:53:45,722 --> 00:53:47,557 I know it's been a while since we talked. 1035 00:53:48,183 --> 00:53:52,145 Everything's fine. Well, everything's not fine. 1036 00:53:53,188 --> 00:53:55,815 I miss you, and I. I wish that we were closer. 1037 00:53:56,942 --> 00:53:59,694 So call anytime. 1038 00:54:02,405 --> 00:54:03,405 I love you. 1039 00:54:09,287 --> 00:54:10,287 I don't know. 1040 00:54:15,919 --> 00:54:17,212 There you go, little guy. 1041 00:54:19,214 --> 00:54:21,883 Special delivery. Just in time for Christmas. 1042 00:54:22,509 --> 00:54:24,052 Right here. Thank you. 1043 00:54:25,011 --> 00:54:27,722 He's awake. And he does love that fish. 1044 00:54:29,766 --> 00:54:30,976 Hi, baby. 1045 00:54:31,768 --> 00:54:32,852 Oh. He's home. 1046 00:54:35,188 --> 00:54:37,691 I hope the foster family was understanding. 1047 00:54:37,941 --> 00:54:38,941 Actually. 1048 00:54:40,318 --> 00:54:42,254 I told them all along that he'd probably only be there a couple 1049 00:54:42,278 --> 00:54:44,489 days before you girls came back around. 1050 00:54:46,491 --> 00:54:47,826 Hey, I'm not always right. 1051 00:54:47,867 --> 00:54:50,662 But I'm right often enough to go ahead and plan for it. 1052 00:54:51,705 --> 00:54:55,041 I like her. Oh, hello. 1053 00:54:55,083 --> 00:54:56,084 Hi, Joyce. 1054 00:54:56,459 --> 00:54:57,459 Angie. 1055 00:54:57,711 --> 00:54:58,711 Betty. 1056 00:55:01,339 --> 00:55:02,882 Oh. All right. 1057 00:55:02,924 --> 00:55:05,385 I won't lie to you. This next part is going to be tricky, 1058 00:55:05,969 --> 00:55:08,680 but I'm going to try and call in some favors and get you a home 1059 00:55:08,722 --> 00:55:10,140 study before Christmas. 1060 00:55:10,181 --> 00:55:11,516 Oh, that is great. 1061 00:55:11,558 --> 00:55:14,227 Thank you. Betty. Um, you've got to try and continue 1062 00:55:14,269 --> 00:55:15,729 your art projects, honey. 1063 00:55:15,979 --> 00:55:18,440 I've been telling her that her entire life. 1064 00:55:18,481 --> 00:55:19,774 Really? Not the time, mom. 1065 00:55:19,816 --> 00:55:21,401 Girls, it's not just clean up. 1066 00:55:21,443 --> 00:55:24,320 There are different expectations regarding what you have on hand 1067 00:55:24,362 --> 00:55:28,199 with a temporary placement versus permanent. Meaning? 1068 00:55:28,241 --> 00:55:30,785 Meaning furniture, baby proofing, 1069 00:55:30,827 --> 00:55:32,829 bath supplies, visual stimuli. 1070 00:55:32,871 --> 00:55:36,124 Okay, okay, so we just have to pay for an entire nursery full 1071 00:55:36,166 --> 00:55:39,878 of furniture and baby proofed the whole house in a week. 1072 00:55:40,962 --> 00:55:42,839 Ah, sooner would be better. 1073 00:55:43,882 --> 00:55:46,426 I'm sorry. I know it's a lot to ask, but... 1074 00:55:46,718 --> 00:55:48,595 Um. Oh, Betty. 1075 00:55:49,012 --> 00:55:50,555 We can make a few calls. 1076 00:55:53,850 --> 00:55:55,602 We got a rally for your sister. 1077 00:55:55,643 --> 00:55:58,521 Every cupboard, every drawer, every outlet and 1078 00:55:58,563 --> 00:56:00,065 every toilet. 1079 00:56:00,106 --> 00:56:01,876 Look, if you can find somewhere out of the way to put these 1080 00:56:01,900 --> 00:56:04,903 things. Betty says we only have a couple of days before the home 1081 00:56:04,944 --> 00:56:05,944 study. 1082 00:56:06,905 --> 00:56:08,841 Oh, okay, gentlemen, take it to the nursery upstairs. 1083 00:56:08,865 --> 00:56:13,078 Oh, Travis, where did you say? Nursery. 1084 00:56:13,119 --> 00:56:15,080 Oh, no, we don't have a nursery. 1085 00:56:15,121 --> 00:56:16,998 Yes you do. What you don't have is an office. 1086 00:56:17,040 --> 00:56:19,542 We're moving your work to the bedroom with exquisite care. 1087 00:56:20,752 --> 00:56:22,392 Close your mouth. You look like a pelican. 1088 00:56:24,589 --> 00:56:26,341 Yeah, it looks good, right? 1089 00:56:26,633 --> 00:56:28,760 It's fine, it's fine. 1090 00:56:29,427 --> 00:56:31,096 Oh. Oh. 1091 00:56:35,266 --> 00:56:37,727 Hey baby. Hey. 1092 00:56:38,269 --> 00:56:40,581 Looks like you might be short circuiting a little bit. Yeah, I 1093 00:56:40,605 --> 00:56:43,316 think that I am. Okay, maybe we should take a break. 1094 00:56:43,691 --> 00:56:45,235 I think we should. Yeah. 1095 00:56:45,777 --> 00:56:48,905 Okay. Well, why don't we go get Nicky. 1096 00:56:48,947 --> 00:56:52,534 At Mr. Seltzers and all of us can go to Deville. 1097 00:56:52,575 --> 00:56:55,328 You know, that sounds like a whole situation, so I don't, 1098 00:56:55,370 --> 00:56:59,332 uh. Alright, well, if we're gonna try this, 1099 00:56:59,374 --> 00:57:01,042 let's really try it. 1100 00:57:01,501 --> 00:57:03,294 Incorporate him into our routine. 1101 00:57:04,462 --> 00:57:05,964 Okay. Okay. 1102 00:57:06,005 --> 00:57:06,422 Easy. 1103 00:57:06,673 --> 00:57:07,673 Easy. 1104 00:57:07,841 --> 00:57:08,841 Yeah. 1105 00:57:11,219 --> 00:57:13,638 Okay. Yeah. Um. Whoa. 1106 00:57:14,180 --> 00:57:15,180 Sorry about that. 1107 00:57:15,932 --> 00:57:16,432 Okay. 1108 00:57:16,641 --> 00:57:17,641 Um. 1109 00:57:17,976 --> 00:57:19,769 All right. Uh, you got that. 1110 00:57:20,019 --> 00:57:21,019 Right. 1111 00:57:22,105 --> 00:57:26,151 Oh, I got this here. 1112 00:57:26,651 --> 00:57:27,651 Oh. 1113 00:57:28,695 --> 00:57:29,988 Okay. Hey. It's okay. 1114 00:57:30,238 --> 00:57:33,116 He's okay. Hey hey hey hey hey. 1115 00:57:33,158 --> 00:57:37,036 Sorry. Oh, wow. We're that couple now? 1116 00:57:38,621 --> 00:57:41,916 No, we're that family now. 1117 00:57:45,170 --> 00:57:46,170 Oh. 1118 00:57:46,421 --> 00:57:48,840 Come on. Let's get out of here. 1119 00:57:50,675 --> 00:57:53,344 Here we go. Yeah, baby. 1120 00:57:54,095 --> 00:57:55,095 Oh! 1121 00:57:55,263 --> 00:57:56,973 Oh my goodness. 1122 00:57:58,016 --> 00:58:01,853 Yeah. Maybe things aren't supposed to be the way they 1123 00:58:01,895 --> 00:58:07,066 always were. Because of him, we'll see things differently. 1124 00:58:13,615 --> 00:58:14,615 Hmm. 1125 00:58:14,908 --> 00:58:16,284 Yeah. What do you say? 1126 00:58:26,794 --> 00:58:28,463 Mamas are gonna work. 1127 00:58:28,505 --> 00:58:31,007 Mr. Seltzer is gonna babysit you. 1128 00:58:31,382 --> 00:58:34,093 Yeah. You go. 1129 00:58:36,179 --> 00:58:37,179 To bed. 1130 00:58:46,773 --> 00:58:48,233 Everything you need is in here. 1131 00:58:48,274 --> 00:58:50,610 Formulas, diapers. And if you want to keep these in the 1132 00:58:50,652 --> 00:58:52,695 freezer because he's battling a tooth coming in. 1133 00:58:52,737 --> 00:58:55,573 We used to let Katie just chew on green onions. 1134 00:58:55,615 --> 00:58:57,909 Oh, okay. You know what? Maybe just stick to the teething 1135 00:58:57,951 --> 00:59:00,203 rings. Yeah. Oh, uh, babe, do you know where that 1136 00:59:00,245 --> 00:59:00,995 stuff is for? 1137 00:59:01,037 --> 00:59:02,080 Yeah. Sheryl don't know. 1138 00:59:02,121 --> 00:59:03,665 The rules for the application. Oh, uh, 1139 00:59:04,207 --> 00:59:05,792 a coffee table. Oh. Okay. 1140 00:59:05,833 --> 00:59:07,961 Great. There you go. Alright. 1141 00:59:08,378 --> 00:59:10,523 Alright, so I should be down this meeting by 11, and then 1142 00:59:10,547 --> 00:59:12,257 I'll be able to pick them up. 1143 00:59:12,298 --> 00:59:14,884 Alright. No rush. Nicholas and I enjoy the same Christmas shows. 1144 00:59:14,926 --> 00:59:16,010 Okay. We gotta run. Yeah, 1145 00:59:16,052 --> 00:59:17,804 let's go. Do you need your stuff? 1146 00:59:17,845 --> 00:59:18,596 Yes! Yeah. 1147 00:59:18,638 --> 00:59:20,473 Okay. Okay. Okay. 1148 00:59:20,515 --> 00:59:21,766 Have a great day. 1149 00:59:21,808 --> 00:59:22,809 Okay. Okay. 1150 00:59:22,850 --> 00:59:24,394 Okay. Thank you. Okay. 1151 00:59:24,435 --> 00:59:27,146 Call us if you need anything. Okay. Thank you. Thanks again. 1152 00:59:27,188 --> 00:59:30,441 Okay. Okay. Come on. Bye. Bye. Say bye. Bye. 1153 00:59:30,483 --> 00:59:31,483 Have fun. 1154 00:59:32,986 --> 00:59:36,656 I feel like we're finally finding our routine, 1155 00:59:36,698 --> 00:59:41,369 our rhythm. And thanks to Mr. Seltzer. I mean, Kelly is actually able to get 1156 00:59:41,411 --> 00:59:44,038 her work done. Oh. In fact, she's presenting her concept art 1157 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:45,456 at the museum today. 1158 00:59:45,498 --> 00:59:47,559 Oh that's wonderful. I hope it goes smoothly for you. 1159 00:59:47,583 --> 00:59:49,502 I know it can be a really long process. 1160 00:59:49,794 --> 00:59:52,130 Yeah, but, you know, I feel good. 1161 00:59:52,588 --> 00:59:53,965 You know, confident. 1162 00:59:54,007 --> 00:59:56,193 I think we're ready for the home visit tomorrow. Oh, uh, 1163 00:59:56,217 --> 00:59:58,636 speaking of which, the stuff we need notarized is 1164 00:59:58,678 --> 01:00:00,513 in that folder. Yeah. 1165 01:00:02,098 --> 01:00:04,475 Oh, Erin, are you sure? 1166 01:00:11,816 --> 01:00:12,816 What on earth. 1167 01:00:16,446 --> 01:00:19,073 Do, do, do, doody do do. 1168 01:00:22,577 --> 01:00:23,745 Mommy's home early. 1169 01:00:29,709 --> 01:00:30,709 Hi, dad. 1170 01:00:32,420 --> 01:00:33,420 Hi. 1171 01:00:33,630 --> 01:00:34,630 Katie. 1172 01:00:36,257 --> 01:00:38,635 I got your voice mail, and I was going to call you 1173 01:00:38,676 --> 01:00:41,721 back, but all I really wanted to do was get in the car and tell 1174 01:00:41,763 --> 01:00:43,931 you that I love you, and I miss you, and I just... 1175 01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:47,226 I'm sorry. Dad. Whose baby is that? 1176 01:00:48,644 --> 01:00:50,146 Come on in. I'll catch you up. 1177 01:00:51,356 --> 01:00:53,775 I'm trying something new. I'm being nice to the neighbors. 1178 01:00:54,359 --> 01:00:55,359 Really? 1179 01:00:56,235 --> 01:00:58,905 Ah... Hey. 1180 01:00:59,280 --> 01:01:02,700 Hey, babe. So I just presented our tax returns and our criminal 1181 01:01:02,742 --> 01:01:06,663 background checks to the Office of Cultural Education. 1182 01:01:06,704 --> 01:01:08,289 Babe, no no no no, don't worry, 1183 01:01:08,331 --> 01:01:10,792 I explained everything. They were so nice about it. 1184 01:01:10,833 --> 01:01:12,627 Babe. What's up? 1185 01:01:13,753 --> 01:01:15,463 So, as you know, I am at work. 1186 01:01:15,505 --> 01:01:18,841 And the water main burst in the building, 1187 01:01:19,217 --> 01:01:20,968 which also somehow knocked out the power. 1188 01:01:21,010 --> 01:01:23,346 So all the tenants, we've all been evacuated. 1189 01:01:23,388 --> 01:01:27,725 So. And I have two full truckloads of deliver by. 1190 01:01:27,767 --> 01:01:31,354 Christmas deliveries on their way here by 4:00, 1191 01:01:31,396 --> 01:01:32,563 and obviously. 1192 01:01:32,605 --> 01:01:33,690 They can't come here. 1193 01:01:33,731 --> 01:01:35,817 Well, what are you gonna do? 1194 01:01:35,858 --> 01:01:37,318 So funny you should ask. 1195 01:01:37,360 --> 01:01:40,613 You and I, we are essentially good, right? 1196 01:01:40,655 --> 01:01:43,699 I mean, I know we've been through a lot lately, 1197 01:01:43,741 --> 01:01:46,452 but at the end of the day. We are solid. 1198 01:01:46,744 --> 01:01:50,164 So if I had to make a decision that I know would only add to 1199 01:01:50,206 --> 01:01:53,376 your stress. I mean, you know that that I am going to 1200 01:01:53,418 --> 01:01:57,213 be there for you and you would forgive me and we would still be 1201 01:01:57,255 --> 01:01:58,506 okay. Right? 1202 01:01:58,798 --> 01:02:00,234 You're not asking if you could send the trucks to 1203 01:02:00,258 --> 01:02:02,051 our house, are you? I'm telling you, 1204 01:02:02,093 --> 01:02:06,222 I already did. 1205 01:02:06,931 --> 01:02:10,309 Dad, if the recipient's name is a business and a person's name, 1206 01:02:10,351 --> 01:02:11,351 where does it go? 1207 01:02:12,395 --> 01:02:13,730 Business. 1208 01:02:13,771 --> 01:02:14,832 You guys are good at this. You should have seen us 1209 01:02:14,856 --> 01:02:16,524 on Girl Scout cookie distribution. 1210 01:02:19,610 --> 01:02:21,529 Hi. I got an email alert. 1211 01:02:21,571 --> 01:02:23,448 To pick up my packages here. Great. 1212 01:02:23,489 --> 01:02:25,032 What's the name? Elizabeth Horne. 1213 01:02:25,074 --> 01:02:32,623 A package for Horne. Horne? 1214 01:02:34,041 --> 01:02:35,042 Hi, there. 1215 01:02:35,084 --> 01:02:36,669 I'm not sure I'm in the right place. 1216 01:02:36,711 --> 01:02:38,856 Yes, we've been getting a lot of that today. But you found us. 1217 01:02:38,880 --> 01:02:39,880 What's the name? 1218 01:02:40,006 --> 01:02:41,257 Thayer. Jeffrey Thayer. 1219 01:02:41,299 --> 01:02:43,217 Okay. Package for Thayer. 1220 01:02:43,259 --> 01:02:44,259 Right this way. 1221 01:02:45,595 --> 01:02:47,531 I think there's been a miscommunication. Are you Miss Spinelli? 1222 01:02:47,555 --> 01:02:49,015 No. Miss Spinelli is over there. 1223 01:02:49,056 --> 01:02:50,975 She's plunking in cardboard. I'm her wife. 1224 01:02:51,392 --> 01:02:52,392 Miss Townsend. 1225 01:02:53,311 --> 01:02:54,687 Yes. I'm Jeffrey Thayer from the. 1226 01:02:54,729 --> 01:02:56,230 Department of Families, Children 1227 01:02:56,272 --> 01:02:58,608 and Youth. Guessing you didn't get my voicemail about 1228 01:02:58,649 --> 01:03:06,407 rescheduling. I'm here to do your home inspection. 1229 01:03:08,159 --> 01:03:09,660 This is so bad. 1230 01:03:09,702 --> 01:03:12,288 Our living room looks like an Amazon fulfillment center. 1231 01:03:12,330 --> 01:03:13,664 It's okay. It's okay. 1232 01:03:13,706 --> 01:03:15,750 It's okay. Hi. Uh, please. 1233 01:03:15,791 --> 01:03:16,959 Please take a seat. 1234 01:03:17,001 --> 01:03:19,253 I'm so sorry about the mess. 1235 01:03:19,295 --> 01:03:20,671 When my wife and I were dating. 1236 01:03:20,713 --> 01:03:22,590 She gave me a key to her apartment. 1237 01:03:22,632 --> 01:03:25,259 I decided to surprise her one night by sneaking in and making 1238 01:03:25,301 --> 01:03:26,761 dinner while she was at work. 1239 01:03:27,220 --> 01:03:28,220 I, um... 1240 01:03:28,888 --> 01:03:30,348 I started a grease fire. 1241 01:03:30,389 --> 01:03:32,391 Oh? Yeah. Fire trucks. 1242 01:03:32,433 --> 01:03:34,227 Uh, completely destroyed kitchen. 1243 01:03:34,268 --> 01:03:36,103 All of her neighbors outside. 1244 01:03:36,938 --> 01:03:40,483 Ladies. Today was your grease fire. 1245 01:03:41,442 --> 01:03:43,236 Yeah. Sure was. 1246 01:03:44,320 --> 01:03:46,739 Mr. Thayer, I'm so sorry for for today. 1247 01:03:46,781 --> 01:03:48,407 The mess, and I just cannot... 1248 01:03:48,658 --> 01:03:51,160 Circumstances notwithstanding, it's clear you've done a great 1249 01:03:51,202 --> 01:03:53,120 deal to prepare your home for Nicholas. 1250 01:03:54,288 --> 01:03:55,957 I mean, we have, um. 1251 01:03:55,998 --> 01:03:58,334 We'd like to think we're preparing for the future. 1252 01:03:58,793 --> 01:04:01,295 I won't keep you long. I know you have pressing business 1253 01:04:01,337 --> 01:04:03,381 downstairs, and I've read through everything you've 1254 01:04:03,422 --> 01:04:04,715 submitted online so far. 1255 01:04:04,757 --> 01:04:05,675 Oh, great. 1256 01:04:05,716 --> 01:04:07,051 You've been married for. 1257 01:04:07,093 --> 01:04:08,135 For 5 years, but, 1258 01:04:08,177 --> 01:04:09,428 but together for 8. 1259 01:04:10,805 --> 01:04:12,805 Had the two of you ever considered raising a child? 1260 01:04:13,683 --> 01:04:18,688 Um, honestly, not until we met Nicky. 1261 01:04:23,067 --> 01:04:25,820 Miss Townsend, I don't have a personal statement from you yet. 1262 01:04:25,862 --> 01:04:27,530 Yeah, I know, I'm I'm. 1263 01:04:27,572 --> 01:04:28,823 I'm still working on it. 1264 01:04:30,408 --> 01:04:32,994 Well, why don't you tell me a little bit about why you want to 1265 01:04:33,035 --> 01:04:34,245 be a parent to Nicholas? 1266 01:04:35,413 --> 01:04:38,583 Oh, Ah, that's a big question. Isn't it? 1267 01:04:39,584 --> 01:04:40,918 A rather essential one. 1268 01:04:43,754 --> 01:04:47,216 You know, I've, I've been studying a lot about 1269 01:04:47,258 --> 01:04:48,759 underwater life. 1270 01:04:48,801 --> 01:04:51,637 For for work. Um, and there's this 1271 01:04:51,679 --> 01:04:54,891 fish. It's called a cichlid. 1272 01:04:54,932 --> 01:04:59,604 It digs its burrow by moving one grain of sand after another. 1273 01:04:59,645 --> 01:05:03,149 Just one. One. It's takes forever. 1274 01:05:04,025 --> 01:05:07,153 Um. And they hide their young inside that burrow. 1275 01:05:07,987 --> 01:05:10,281 And then if the burrow is destroyed, 1276 01:05:10,323 --> 01:05:12,992 which can happen if a single grain of sand moves out of 1277 01:05:13,034 --> 01:05:17,079 place, they move their young to another burrow, 1278 01:05:17,747 --> 01:05:20,666 and those little baby fish are taken on and cared for by that 1279 01:05:20,708 --> 01:05:22,627 set of mates. Yeah. 1280 01:05:22,668 --> 01:05:25,838 They just they just pick up and make it happen and make a 1281 01:05:25,880 --> 01:05:29,759 family. Just like everybody was always supposed to be there. 1282 01:05:31,302 --> 01:05:32,302 Fascinating. 1283 01:05:33,596 --> 01:05:36,057 And, you know, that's kind of how Nicholas came into our 1284 01:05:36,098 --> 01:05:38,559 lives, right? Yeah. 1285 01:05:38,893 --> 01:05:42,229 Um, somebody couldn't give him the care that he needed for. 1286 01:05:42,271 --> 01:05:43,481 For whatever reason. 1287 01:05:44,023 --> 01:05:48,235 Um. But we could. 1288 01:05:50,279 --> 01:05:52,031 Actually, I didn't know that I could. 1289 01:05:53,115 --> 01:05:56,494 I didn't think that I could love anyone this much. 1290 01:05:57,828 --> 01:06:02,166 I mean, the things that I would do for that little boy. Nobody 1291 01:06:02,208 --> 01:06:04,460 warned me about this feeling, Mister Thayer. 1292 01:06:04,502 --> 01:06:07,254 I honestly, I don't I don't know if I would have believed them if 1293 01:06:07,296 --> 01:06:13,803 they had. And I know that Nicholas doesn't belong to us. 1294 01:06:14,053 --> 01:06:15,429 Not. Not yet, at least. 1295 01:06:15,471 --> 01:06:19,976 But. But I belong to him. 1296 01:06:21,811 --> 01:06:24,939 It is simultaneously the most terrifying. 1297 01:06:25,981 --> 01:06:28,818 And one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. 1298 01:06:32,905 --> 01:06:34,782 Thank you, Miss Townsend. 1299 01:06:36,867 --> 01:06:44,867 I'm going to need you to write that down. 1300 01:06:46,293 --> 01:06:49,422 Okay. What's our gift budget? 1301 01:06:49,463 --> 01:06:52,383 Oh. Our gift budget is gone. 1302 01:06:53,092 --> 01:06:56,137 Gone? Diapers. Baby wipes. 1303 01:06:56,178 --> 01:06:59,515 Formula. That nasal aspirator that really freaked me out. 1304 01:06:59,557 --> 01:07:02,268 Erin. Should we? 1305 01:07:03,519 --> 01:07:05,229 Oh, we definitely should. 1306 01:07:05,271 --> 01:07:07,231 We don't have a photo of the three of us yet. 1307 01:07:07,982 --> 01:07:09,483 Alright, well, who have we here? 1308 01:07:09,525 --> 01:07:13,362 Oh, this is Nicky and Erin, and I'm Kelly. 1309 01:07:13,612 --> 01:07:15,406 Um, we're his foster moms. 1310 01:07:15,656 --> 01:07:17,867 Oh. Foster families are such a gift. 1311 01:07:17,908 --> 01:07:19,493 Come on, come on, come on. 1312 01:07:19,535 --> 01:07:21,078 Are you ready? It's affordable. 1313 01:07:21,120 --> 01:07:22,120 Oh, hi. 1314 01:07:23,539 --> 01:07:25,041 Oh, yeah. 1315 01:07:25,082 --> 01:07:26,082 Yes. 1316 01:07:26,208 --> 01:07:26,751 Baby. 1317 01:07:27,084 --> 01:07:27,710 Merry Christmas. 1318 01:07:27,752 --> 01:07:28,377 Merry Christmas. 1319 01:07:28,419 --> 01:07:29,419 Oh! 1320 01:07:32,214 --> 01:07:33,214 Ho ho ho. 1321 01:07:34,300 --> 01:07:36,969 Ho ho ho ho. And what would you two like for Christmas? 1322 01:07:37,011 --> 01:07:38,011 Oh, well. 1323 01:07:38,929 --> 01:07:40,699 We already got everything we could have asked for. 1324 01:07:40,723 --> 01:07:42,475 It's not the life we expected. 1325 01:07:42,975 --> 01:07:44,685 But it's what you needed it to be. 1326 01:07:48,063 --> 01:07:49,273 He liked that. 1327 01:07:49,315 --> 01:07:50,315 I think so. 1328 01:07:52,610 --> 01:07:53,610 Mm. 1329 01:07:54,195 --> 01:07:57,448 Oh. Oh. It's Betty. 1330 01:07:59,283 --> 01:08:02,286 Hey, Betty. Yeah. 1331 01:08:02,328 --> 01:08:04,038 Now, is is a great time. 1332 01:08:04,079 --> 01:08:06,791 We actually just took Nicky to meet Santa. 1333 01:08:08,167 --> 01:08:12,088 Um. Okay. Betty, can you hold on one second? 1334 01:08:12,671 --> 01:08:18,052 Thanks. Um, Nicky's mother called. 1335 01:08:25,434 --> 01:08:26,811 Remind me again what Betty said. 1336 01:08:26,852 --> 01:08:31,649 A woman named Stephanie Callaghan called the hotline and 1337 01:08:31,690 --> 01:08:33,651 she is apparently Nicholas's mother. 1338 01:08:34,109 --> 01:08:35,236 She mentioned both of us. 1339 01:08:35,277 --> 01:08:36,654 By name. That is good. 1340 01:08:36,695 --> 01:08:39,156 Yes. Okay. She was then redirected to Betty's voicemail 1341 01:08:39,198 --> 01:08:41,534 because Betty is the caseworker. 1342 01:08:41,575 --> 01:08:43,285 And then Betty called her back. 1343 01:08:43,327 --> 01:08:45,663 And now we are just waiting. 1344 01:08:45,996 --> 01:08:47,665 Just waiting, waiting for 1345 01:08:49,458 --> 01:08:52,586 the call back. Alright. Are you doing that for you or for the baby? 1346 01:08:53,629 --> 01:08:54,547 I think both of us. 1347 01:08:54,588 --> 01:08:55,923 Okay. Yeah. Just. 1348 01:08:57,800 --> 01:08:59,718 Okay. It's gonna get sick. 1349 01:08:59,760 --> 01:09:00,427 Erin, she. 1350 01:09:00,469 --> 01:09:01,262 Can't do this. We don't. 1351 01:09:01,303 --> 01:09:02,805 Even know. 1352 01:09:02,847 --> 01:09:04,449 This person. And now she's just gonna show up weeks later and 1353 01:09:04,473 --> 01:09:05,891 and call dibs on the kid. 1354 01:09:05,933 --> 01:09:07,685 She is not calling dibs. 1355 01:09:07,726 --> 01:09:10,187 She's his mother. Then she should have acted like it. 1356 01:09:10,229 --> 01:09:11,814 Hey, you don't mean that. 1357 01:09:12,148 --> 01:09:16,485 No, I don't. I feel like we have been incredibly patient this 1358 01:09:16,527 --> 01:09:19,071 entire time, throughout this entire process, 1359 01:09:19,113 --> 01:09:21,574 and. And I feel like I am entitled to get 1360 01:09:21,615 --> 01:09:23,200 properly mad at least once. 1361 01:09:23,242 --> 01:09:25,578 Yes you are. Yes, yes. 1362 01:09:26,120 --> 01:09:29,748 Here. Feel better now? 1363 01:09:32,960 --> 01:09:34,461 Yeah. A little. Okay. 1364 01:09:34,503 --> 01:09:38,841 Yeah. Look, Betty is not gonna send Nicholas back to an 1365 01:09:38,883 --> 01:09:41,218 unhealthy situation, but you acknowledge that Betty 1366 01:09:41,260 --> 01:09:44,430 could send him back. Yes, yes, we have always acknowledged 1367 01:09:44,471 --> 01:09:48,559 that. It's not what we want. 1368 01:09:48,809 --> 01:09:53,314 No it isn't. Look, you're not gonna make any 1369 01:09:53,355 --> 01:09:55,107 decisions tonight and tomorrow. 1370 01:09:55,149 --> 01:09:57,818 It might be the last day that we have with him. 1371 01:09:57,860 --> 01:10:00,529 So our whole family is going to be together. 1372 01:10:00,571 --> 01:10:05,826 And I think we should just make it as wonderful as possible for 1373 01:10:05,868 --> 01:10:06,868 our son. 1374 01:10:11,290 --> 01:10:12,290 Okay. 1375 01:10:21,717 --> 01:10:25,512 Hi. Yeah. Did you have a nice bath? 1376 01:10:26,347 --> 01:10:31,060 Today is going to be a great day. Yes. 1377 01:10:32,686 --> 01:10:33,686 Yes. 1378 01:10:36,231 --> 01:10:39,401 Are you ready? Ready? 1379 01:10:39,443 --> 01:10:40,443 Hey! 1380 01:10:52,039 --> 01:10:53,415 Hey! Hey. 1381 01:10:53,874 --> 01:10:54,874 Hey. 1382 01:10:55,292 --> 01:11:01,173 Um. You should probably get one of 1383 01:11:01,215 --> 01:11:03,092 your sisters to hold Nicki for a minute. 1384 01:11:03,926 --> 01:11:06,220 Why? What's up? Um. 1385 01:11:06,595 --> 01:11:08,347 I just got off the phone with Betty. 1386 01:11:08,389 --> 01:11:09,556 She's on her way over. 1387 01:11:10,599 --> 01:11:11,599 Yeah. 1388 01:11:11,976 --> 01:11:13,296 I told her we'd meet her outside. 1389 01:11:14,436 --> 01:11:15,436 Okay. 1390 01:11:15,729 --> 01:11:17,856 I know, baby. Okay. 1391 01:11:21,026 --> 01:11:23,070 She seems like a perfectly nice girl. 1392 01:11:23,821 --> 01:11:29,785 Sweet but sad. She was relieved to hear that Nicholas is 1393 01:11:29,827 --> 01:11:32,329 back with you both. What do you think she wants? 1394 01:11:34,957 --> 01:11:36,208 She wants to see him. 1395 01:11:36,917 --> 01:11:38,085 She wants to see you. 1396 01:11:39,503 --> 01:11:40,503 Do we have to? 1397 01:11:40,921 --> 01:11:41,921 You don't. 1398 01:11:43,173 --> 01:11:45,026 Stephanie surrendered Nicholas. And you are the temporary foster 1399 01:11:45,050 --> 01:11:46,385 care appointed by the court. 1400 01:11:46,719 --> 01:11:51,473 So for the time being, you have the right to say no. 1401 01:11:52,474 --> 01:11:53,600 You don't think we should? 1402 01:11:54,685 --> 01:11:56,562 Whenever there's room for a kindness, 1403 01:11:57,104 --> 01:11:58,314 I'm in favor of it. 1404 01:11:58,355 --> 01:12:00,524 Do you think she's looking to restore custody? 1405 01:12:02,401 --> 01:12:04,737 I don't know. I don't know. 1406 01:12:04,987 --> 01:12:08,949 What do you think? I think our mothers are going to have 1407 01:12:08,991 --> 01:12:10,200 opinions about this. 1408 01:12:10,951 --> 01:12:12,494 No. I'm not okay with that. 1409 01:12:12,536 --> 01:12:14,288 She can make an appointment or something. 1410 01:12:14,329 --> 01:12:15,331 It's Christmas Eve. 1411 01:12:15,372 --> 01:12:16,373 We're busy. 1412 01:12:17,958 --> 01:12:20,395 Mom. If we want to know whether or not Nicky can even be a part 1413 01:12:20,419 --> 01:12:22,838 of our lives, this is how we find out. 1414 01:12:22,880 --> 01:12:26,175 But what if what you find out is bad news? 1415 01:12:26,467 --> 01:12:29,511 Well, then we won't be alone. 1416 01:12:29,553 --> 01:12:30,637 We'll be with you. 1417 01:12:32,222 --> 01:12:33,450 You always say there are times when a girl needs her mother. 1418 01:12:33,474 --> 01:12:35,059 This is one of those times. 1419 01:12:35,350 --> 01:12:37,227 Oh. Clever girl. 1420 01:12:37,269 --> 01:12:40,522 Using my exact words and leaning against me. 1421 01:12:40,564 --> 01:12:41,940 What do you need? 1422 01:12:42,483 --> 01:12:44,985 We need a totally calm environment. 1423 01:12:45,527 --> 01:12:46,807 Where are you gonna go for that? 1424 01:12:47,196 --> 01:12:48,822 Here, mom, we need that in our house. 1425 01:12:48,864 --> 01:12:50,157 There are like. 1426 01:12:50,199 --> 01:12:52,701 30 people downstairs, half of whom are children, 1427 01:12:52,743 --> 01:12:54,411 hopped up on Angie's Italian dessert. 1428 01:12:54,453 --> 01:12:56,288 Angie, I told you it was too much espresso. 1429 01:12:56,330 --> 01:12:58,957 I didn't hear any complaints from you after you had your 1430 01:12:58,999 --> 01:13:01,043 second helping of tiramisu. 1431 01:13:01,085 --> 01:13:04,838 Mom, ladies, we really need 1432 01:13:04,880 --> 01:13:06,673 you to rally the troops, okay? 1433 01:13:06,715 --> 01:13:10,052 No one has to worry about being perfect, but there can be no mistakes. 1434 01:13:10,469 --> 01:13:11,469 Yeah, well. 1435 01:13:11,720 --> 01:13:13,389 Perfect. We can do. 1436 01:13:15,390 --> 01:13:17,476 Come on, everybody, gather round and listen up. 1437 01:13:19,186 --> 01:13:23,232 Right now, we just need a completely calm and peaceful 1438 01:13:23,273 --> 01:13:25,543 environment. And as much as we love all of you, it could be a 1439 01:13:25,567 --> 01:13:27,236 little intense as a crew. 1440 01:13:27,611 --> 01:13:30,614 Yeah. So you can just you can go in the kitchen, you can walk on 1441 01:13:30,656 --> 01:13:32,282 upstairs or hide in the bathroom. 1442 01:13:32,324 --> 01:13:34,451 You want me to hide in the. Bathroom? 1443 01:13:34,701 --> 01:13:36,995 No, mom. It was just a suggestion. 1444 01:13:37,037 --> 01:13:38,789 That was a terrible suggestion. 1445 01:13:39,081 --> 01:13:40,874 We got you, Kelly. We got it. 1446 01:13:40,916 --> 01:13:42,167 Okay. Everybody scatter. 1447 01:13:42,209 --> 01:13:44,086 Just find a cozy spot. 1448 01:13:44,128 --> 01:13:45,421 Just stay quiet. 1449 01:13:46,547 --> 01:13:48,132 Hey, it's gonna be okay. 1450 01:13:48,173 --> 01:13:49,800 Okay. We could go home if you want. 1451 01:13:49,842 --> 01:13:53,595 Are you kidding? I'm invested. I want to see how this ends. 1452 01:13:53,637 --> 01:13:55,514 I think so. Okay. 1453 01:13:55,556 --> 01:13:58,142 Thank you. Wait, uh, mom. 1454 01:13:58,183 --> 01:14:00,394 Here. Can you take Nicholas? 1455 01:14:00,727 --> 01:14:02,104 Oh. Will you stay close? 1456 01:14:02,521 --> 01:14:03,147 Yeah. 1457 01:14:03,480 --> 01:14:05,607 Okay. There we go. 1458 01:14:08,360 --> 01:14:09,360 Okay. 1459 01:14:14,283 --> 01:14:15,283 Okay. 1460 01:14:18,537 --> 01:14:24,168 You were right when you said someone could just show up on 1461 01:14:24,209 --> 01:14:25,627 our doorstep and take him. 1462 01:14:26,295 --> 01:14:29,631 And now it might actually be happening. 1463 01:14:29,673 --> 01:14:31,341 No, no, no. But remember what Betty said, 1464 01:14:31,383 --> 01:14:34,470 right? That would be the beginning of a much, 1465 01:14:34,511 --> 01:14:36,013 much longer conversation. 1466 01:14:36,054 --> 01:14:40,517 So right now, all we can do is just acknowledge that fear. 1467 01:14:40,559 --> 01:14:46,064 We we, we look at right in the face and we lead with love. 1468 01:14:52,988 --> 01:14:58,535 I love you. I love you, too. 1469 01:15:02,080 --> 01:15:03,080 Okay. 1470 01:15:05,167 --> 01:15:06,167 Hi, girls. 1471 01:15:07,169 --> 01:15:11,506 Hi. I'd like you to meet Stephanie Callahan. 1472 01:15:14,426 --> 01:15:15,426 Oh my gosh. 1473 01:15:16,261 --> 01:15:20,098 We we know you. Deville. 1474 01:15:21,975 --> 01:15:24,019 Chocolate croissant and two lattes. 1475 01:15:24,770 --> 01:15:26,563 Every Sunday morning. 1476 01:15:31,193 --> 01:15:33,403 I thought about adoption. 1477 01:15:33,904 --> 01:15:36,990 For months. The father is... 1478 01:15:37,741 --> 01:15:39,076 He's not in the picture. 1479 01:15:39,743 --> 01:15:40,994 But my roommates. 1480 01:15:41,245 --> 01:15:42,955 They're amazing. 1481 01:15:42,996 --> 01:15:44,581 Best friends you can imagine. 1482 01:15:45,374 --> 01:15:47,268 They said they'd support whatever decision I made. 1483 01:15:47,292 --> 01:15:52,297 And when he was born, I decided I wanted to try. 1484 01:15:53,423 --> 01:15:54,841 I wanted to be good at it. 1485 01:15:56,260 --> 01:15:57,260 For Nicolas. 1486 01:15:57,427 --> 01:15:59,054 Yeah. Of course you did. 1487 01:15:59,096 --> 01:16:00,096 But. 1488 01:16:01,640 --> 01:16:03,392 I'm putting myself through school, 1489 01:16:04,017 --> 01:16:05,477 working two jobs. 1490 01:16:06,645 --> 01:16:09,356 We were all taking turns figuring out our schedules with 1491 01:16:09,398 --> 01:16:14,736 classes. I just wasn't ready for this. 1492 01:16:15,821 --> 01:16:18,740 But I love him so much, I promise I do. 1493 01:16:19,950 --> 01:16:21,201 Oh, Stephanie. 1494 01:16:21,243 --> 01:16:22,243 That was. 1495 01:16:22,703 --> 01:16:23,912 Never for debate. 1496 01:16:25,914 --> 01:16:27,165 There's this fish... No. 1497 01:16:29,960 --> 01:16:34,339 I kept picturing him in a house with a family who cares about 1498 01:16:34,381 --> 01:16:38,260 him and do all the things I wish I could. 1499 01:16:38,885 --> 01:16:41,763 And I guess because I love watching you when you come in 1500 01:16:41,805 --> 01:16:45,475 the home. I started picturing. Is yours. 1501 01:16:45,892 --> 01:16:46,892 Wow. 1502 01:16:48,061 --> 01:16:49,061 Thank you. 1503 01:16:50,022 --> 01:16:52,107 I knew the name of your store from your uniform, 1504 01:16:52,149 --> 01:16:54,526 and I came down there planning to have this, 1505 01:16:54,568 --> 01:16:57,446 this whole conversation with you and ask. 1506 01:16:57,988 --> 01:17:01,199 But then I couldn't figure out what I would say. I panicked and 1507 01:17:01,241 --> 01:17:03,410 just just grabbed a sheet of paper. 1508 01:17:04,995 --> 01:17:06,955 I'm so sorry. It's okay. 1509 01:17:06,997 --> 01:17:10,834 Stephanie, honey, getting overwhelmed is 1510 01:17:10,876 --> 01:17:12,502 completely understandable. 1511 01:17:13,211 --> 01:17:16,631 And if being Nicholas's parent is what you want, honey. 1512 01:17:17,174 --> 01:17:19,343 There are resources available to help you. 1513 01:17:23,096 --> 01:17:26,224 I'm not sorry. I asked them to take Nicholas. 1514 01:17:26,641 --> 01:17:27,641 Okay. 1515 01:17:28,477 --> 01:17:30,145 I just regret the way I did it. 1516 01:17:30,896 --> 01:17:31,896 Okay. 1517 01:17:32,731 --> 01:17:33,731 Okay. 1518 01:17:36,735 --> 01:17:40,572 So, is this what you want? 1519 01:17:47,579 --> 01:17:48,579 Pretty sure. 1520 01:17:53,502 --> 01:17:56,713 Could I, um. Could I see him? 1521 01:17:58,840 --> 01:18:02,719 Um. Of course, of course. 1522 01:18:04,346 --> 01:18:10,102 Oh. This is, uh, my mom, Angie 1523 01:18:10,143 --> 01:18:11,770 and Kelly's mom, Joyce. 1524 01:18:11,812 --> 01:18:15,315 Thank you. 1525 01:18:16,316 --> 01:18:17,316 Oh. 1526 01:18:23,156 --> 01:18:28,578 Hi. Sweet boy. You're so happy. 1527 01:18:30,122 --> 01:18:31,707 Betty, I swear he's gotten bigger. 1528 01:18:32,582 --> 01:18:34,584 And I hear he's got a tooth coming in too. 1529 01:18:34,626 --> 01:18:35,127 Yeah. 1530 01:18:35,419 --> 01:18:36,419 Yeah. 1531 01:18:36,878 --> 01:18:38,130 He's handling it like a champ. 1532 01:18:38,880 --> 01:18:41,299 Gosh. Oh my goodness. 1533 01:18:42,008 --> 01:18:43,008 Hey! 1534 01:18:45,220 --> 01:18:46,805 I love you so much. 1535 01:18:48,265 --> 01:18:52,060 And I would do anything for you in the whole world. 1536 01:18:54,020 --> 01:18:55,439 I want you to know that. 1537 01:18:57,649 --> 01:19:00,277 You would tell him that, wouldn't you? That I want him to 1538 01:19:00,318 --> 01:19:01,528 have a wonderful life. 1539 01:19:01,570 --> 01:19:03,613 Of course, of course. 1540 01:19:04,322 --> 01:19:08,660 And, you know, we all live in the same town. 1541 01:19:08,702 --> 01:19:13,665 I got accepted to a school in Pennsylvania for next semester. 1542 01:19:14,750 --> 01:19:19,296 I think what I like is a fresh start, 1543 01:19:20,297 --> 01:19:23,008 but it means a lot that you would offer. 1544 01:19:24,426 --> 01:19:25,426 Thank you. 1545 01:19:30,807 --> 01:19:31,807 Okay. 1546 01:19:37,481 --> 01:19:40,275 I'm gonna try to do it right this time. 1547 01:19:43,236 --> 01:19:49,201 Erin. Kelly. Are you willing to make 1548 01:19:49,242 --> 01:19:50,869 a home for Nicholas? 1549 01:19:53,788 --> 01:19:58,543 Becoming Nicholas's parents would be one of the greatest 1550 01:19:58,585 --> 01:20:00,629 Christmas gifts we could ever ask for. 1551 01:20:02,047 --> 01:20:05,091 Kelly, you already are his parents. 1552 01:20:10,388 --> 01:20:11,556 Thank you, Stephanie. 1553 01:20:23,860 --> 01:20:24,860 Yes. 1554 01:20:31,409 --> 01:20:34,788 Okay. Can I give you a hug? 1555 01:20:35,580 --> 01:20:37,165 Yes. I'd like that. 1556 01:20:39,125 --> 01:20:40,125 Thank you. 1557 01:20:43,797 --> 01:20:45,465 So what happens now, Betty? 1558 01:20:46,174 --> 01:20:50,053 Well, for now, just enjoy Christmas. 1559 01:20:50,512 --> 01:20:52,973 We can formalize all of that so everyone's comfortable and 1560 01:20:53,014 --> 01:20:54,516 knows exactly what to expect. 1561 01:20:54,558 --> 01:20:56,560 Okay. Thank you. 1562 01:20:57,269 --> 01:20:58,812 Glad both your moms are here. 1563 01:20:58,854 --> 01:21:00,021 That was lucky timing. 1564 01:21:00,564 --> 01:21:04,150 Well, actually, our entire family is here. 1565 01:21:04,442 --> 01:21:06,111 Um, like all of them. 1566 01:21:06,152 --> 01:21:07,529 Yeah. Like here. 1567 01:21:07,571 --> 01:21:09,656 Here. They're here for Christmas. 1568 01:21:10,532 --> 01:21:13,285 Yeah. We told them to hide because we didn't want them to 1569 01:21:13,326 --> 01:21:14,286 overwhelm you. 1570 01:21:14,327 --> 01:21:15,638 But they don't have to keep hiding. 1571 01:21:15,662 --> 01:21:16,913 Please, just, 1572 01:21:16,955 --> 01:21:18,248 get back to your holiday. 1573 01:21:18,873 --> 01:21:20,792 Okay? Everyone come out. 1574 01:21:20,834 --> 01:21:28,834 Come down now! You don't have to hide anymore. 1575 01:21:37,142 --> 01:21:40,312 You did good. I'm proud of you. Thank you. Betty. 1576 01:21:42,731 --> 01:21:50,731 Oh, yeah. 1577 01:21:54,242 --> 01:21:55,452 Don't you want to say goodbye? 1578 01:21:59,080 --> 01:22:02,834 This is exactly what I want to remember. 1579 01:22:04,294 --> 01:22:12,294 Yeah. Come on. 1580 01:22:14,304 --> 01:22:22,304 Yeah. Come on. 1581 01:22:24,230 --> 01:22:29,819 Merry Christmas, Kelly. 1582 01:22:31,071 --> 01:22:32,238 Merry Christmas, Erin. 1583 01:22:34,532 --> 01:22:36,326 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 1584 01:22:38,286 --> 01:22:43,124 Not the life we expected. 1585 01:22:45,085 --> 01:22:53,085 Just the life we needed. 1586 01:22:55,136 --> 01:23:03,136 Just the life we needed. 1587 01:23:05,146 --> 01:23:13,146 Just the life we needed.