1 00:00:02,670 --> 00:00:04,572 An FX original series. 2 00:00:06,574 --> 00:00:08,076 Snowfall. 3 00:00:08,109 --> 00:00:10,744 Premieres Thursday, July 19 on FX. 4 00:00:12,446 --> 00:00:15,416 FX presents... Pose. 5 00:00:18,086 --> 00:00:22,590 -* Christmas time is here * -(horn honks) 6 00:00:22,623 --> 00:00:27,195 -* Happiness and cheer * -(chattering indistinctly) 7 00:00:27,228 --> 00:00:31,031 * Fun for all that children call... * 8 00:00:31,065 --> 00:00:32,366 DAMON: Oh, my God, 9 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:33,834 I want to show you something. 10 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:37,505 Oh. That is fine work, my brother. (chuckles) 11 00:00:37,538 --> 00:00:39,907 We used to do it all the time, my mother and me. 12 00:00:39,940 --> 00:00:43,911 I mean, Christmas was the only time that I could be myself, 13 00:00:43,944 --> 00:00:46,247 with all the fun colors and clothes. 14 00:00:46,280 --> 00:00:49,417 I played Melchior in the church nativity play, and my mom 15 00:00:49,450 --> 00:00:52,052 took me to Jo-Ann's to buy fabric 16 00:00:52,086 --> 00:00:54,555 for this big, gold robe that I would wear in the show. 17 00:00:54,588 --> 00:00:55,956 I mean, even my dad, 18 00:00:55,989 --> 00:00:58,626 when I came out of my bedroom 19 00:00:58,659 --> 00:00:59,993 to show him... 20 00:01:01,995 --> 00:01:04,031 ...he laughed. (chuckles) 21 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:08,102 I mean, any other day and he would've taken off his belt. 22 00:01:08,136 --> 00:01:10,104 Well, in this house, 23 00:01:10,138 --> 00:01:12,106 you can be the king of Arabia 24 00:01:12,140 --> 00:01:14,642 and wear golden robes every day of the year. 25 00:01:16,577 --> 00:01:18,746 All right, now, come on, children. Gather around. 26 00:01:18,779 --> 00:01:20,614 We got another tradition starting this Christmas. 27 00:01:20,648 --> 00:01:23,251 All of y'all get to ask your mother for one thing 28 00:01:23,284 --> 00:01:25,153 she can put under the tree for y'all to open 29 00:01:25,186 --> 00:01:27,421 -on Christmas morning. -(Lil Papi squeaks) 30 00:01:27,455 --> 00:01:28,989 Within reason, all right? 31 00:01:29,022 --> 00:01:30,758 Don't go asking me for no damn Subaru. 32 00:01:30,791 --> 00:01:32,660 -I-I want... -Uh-uh-uh. I want 33 00:01:32,693 --> 00:01:34,962 python high-top sneakers 34 00:01:34,995 --> 00:01:36,730 -with the snakeskin on it. -Right, but you can't 35 00:01:36,764 --> 00:01:37,798 yell it out like that, 36 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:39,300 -like we on The Price is Right. -Mm-mmm. 37 00:01:39,333 --> 00:01:41,435 You need to write a note to your Mother Santa, 38 00:01:41,469 --> 00:01:43,937 put it under the tree so she can find. 39 00:01:43,971 --> 00:01:45,606 -Angel. -Hmm? 40 00:01:45,639 --> 00:01:47,375 Please write your note. 41 00:01:48,876 --> 00:01:51,279 I told you I didn't want anything for Christmas. 42 00:01:51,312 --> 00:01:52,680 It's Christmas. 43 00:01:52,713 --> 00:01:55,015 I mean, everybody wants something, right? 44 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:05,593 When I was six years old, 45 00:02:05,626 --> 00:02:08,162 my father took me with him to the department store 46 00:02:08,196 --> 00:02:10,364 to buy some Christmas presents. 47 00:02:10,398 --> 00:02:12,633 I saw this one pair 48 00:02:12,666 --> 00:02:16,237 of red pumps with a four-inch heel. 49 00:02:18,906 --> 00:02:21,542 I swear to God, 50 00:02:21,575 --> 00:02:25,813 I had never seen anything quite so beautiful in my entire life. 51 00:02:25,846 --> 00:02:27,981 When no one was looking, 52 00:02:28,015 --> 00:02:29,883 I took one, 53 00:02:29,917 --> 00:02:31,552 snuck it home, 54 00:02:31,585 --> 00:02:34,722 hidden underneath my coat. 55 00:02:34,755 --> 00:02:36,690 -(chuckles) -When we got to the apartment, 56 00:02:36,724 --> 00:02:39,627 I tried running straight to my room. 57 00:02:39,660 --> 00:02:42,196 It slipped out and fell onto the floor, 58 00:02:42,230 --> 00:02:45,399 right in front of my mother and my father. 59 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:50,504 I begged them to let me keep it. 60 00:02:55,276 --> 00:02:58,412 My father s... 61 00:02:58,446 --> 00:03:02,383 my father slapped me across the face. 62 00:03:04,885 --> 00:03:06,587 (sighs) 63 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:09,590 For stealing. 64 00:03:09,623 --> 00:03:12,526 But more so for what I chose to steal. 65 00:03:15,229 --> 00:03:18,366 I mean, what kind of little boy 66 00:03:18,399 --> 00:03:21,802 cries over a patent leather red pump, right? 67 00:03:24,104 --> 00:03:28,476 He treated me different after that. 68 00:03:30,077 --> 00:03:32,446 (sniffling) 69 00:03:39,119 --> 00:03:41,088 (door opens) 70 00:03:41,121 --> 00:03:43,291 (door shuts) 71 00:03:45,092 --> 00:03:47,795 If she doesn't want a present, can I have hers? 72 00:03:47,828 --> 00:03:50,097 -No. -Boy. -What? 73 00:03:50,130 --> 00:03:52,966 -Finish puttin' these corns to poppin'. -Why you... Look at this. 74 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:55,068 -Don't be clownin' my stuff, all right? -Yeah, but it look crazy. 75 00:03:55,102 --> 00:03:56,804 -No, but it look good though. -Finish the corn that pops, honey. 76 00:03:56,837 --> 00:03:58,306 Man, what you talking about? You seen your beads? 77 00:03:58,339 --> 00:04:00,274 -They look great. -They look foo-foo. 78 00:04:02,776 --> 00:04:04,645 (door opens) 79 00:04:04,678 --> 00:04:06,647 (footsteps approach) 80 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:09,883 PRAY TELL: The category is... 81 00:04:09,917 --> 00:04:12,986 Live... 82 00:04:13,020 --> 00:04:14,822 Work... 83 00:04:14,855 --> 00:04:16,857 Pose! 84 00:04:20,928 --> 00:04:22,930 * 85 00:04:41,882 --> 00:04:44,318 PRAY TELL: The category is 86 00:04:44,352 --> 00:04:47,187 Best Dressed High Class 87 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:49,590 in a Fur Coat. 88 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:52,460 (audience cheering, disco music playing) 89 00:04:52,493 --> 00:04:55,429 Mink, chinchilla. 90 00:04:55,463 --> 00:04:56,597 Come on, butch queens. 91 00:04:56,630 --> 00:05:00,334 I better see Bugs Bunny on your goddamn back! 92 00:05:00,368 --> 00:05:02,703 The temperature is dropping here... 93 00:05:02,736 --> 00:05:04,872 I don't know if I'm ready for this. 94 00:05:04,905 --> 00:05:06,340 I can't compete with them. 95 00:05:06,374 --> 00:05:08,308 If you want to be in the house of Evangelista, 96 00:05:08,342 --> 00:05:10,711 you gotta compete. 97 00:05:10,744 --> 00:05:13,113 Do it for us. 98 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,448 (cheers and applause) 99 00:05:14,482 --> 00:05:15,849 Ooh. 100 00:05:15,883 --> 00:05:17,985 Giving us Ralph Lauren 101 00:05:18,018 --> 00:05:20,320 in tails. 102 00:05:20,354 --> 00:05:22,956 A little tail ain't never hurt nobody, baby. 103 00:05:22,990 --> 00:05:24,358 Judges, your scores, please. 104 00:05:24,392 --> 00:05:26,193 Eight, seven, eight, 105 00:05:26,226 --> 00:05:29,397 six and seven. 106 00:05:29,430 --> 00:05:30,664 * 107 00:05:30,698 --> 00:05:33,233 -Okay. -Go. 108 00:05:33,266 --> 00:05:34,702 (cheers and applause) 109 00:05:36,504 --> 00:05:37,805 (audience whoops) 110 00:05:37,838 --> 00:05:40,040 * 111 00:05:40,073 --> 00:05:41,509 PRAY TELL: And what have we here? 112 00:05:41,542 --> 00:05:44,144 Looking like a grape raccoon. 113 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:46,580 * 114 00:05:46,614 --> 00:05:48,882 That fur better not touch the ground. 115 00:05:48,916 --> 00:05:52,720 Oh... The lining. 116 00:05:52,753 --> 00:05:56,356 The lining is the only thing to touch the ground, my darling. 117 00:05:56,390 --> 00:05:59,026 That is how it is done. 118 00:05:59,059 --> 00:06:01,194 Ah, judges, your scores. 119 00:06:01,228 --> 00:06:04,832 Ten, ten, ten, ten, ten. 120 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:06,199 (cheering) 121 00:06:06,233 --> 00:06:09,837 Midnight Pimping. 122 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:12,105 Looky here. Don't run into this one 123 00:06:12,139 --> 00:06:14,374 in a dark alley, baby. 124 00:06:14,408 --> 00:06:17,210 Yeah, there we have it. 125 00:06:17,244 --> 00:06:18,746 Who's coming next? 126 00:06:20,481 --> 00:06:22,483 (cheering) 127 00:06:25,753 --> 00:06:27,455 PRAY TELL: Oh, my. 128 00:06:31,492 --> 00:06:36,363 And is this Billy Dee Williams we have here... in lynx? 129 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:39,299 Serving us butch. 130 00:06:39,332 --> 00:06:42,235 Serving us masculintity. 131 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:43,403 Go, Ricky! 132 00:06:43,437 --> 00:06:46,940 PRAY TELL: You love it. You long for it. 133 00:06:46,974 --> 00:06:47,975 I'm having all of it. 134 00:06:48,008 --> 00:06:50,077 Your scores, judges, please, please. 135 00:06:50,110 --> 00:06:53,380 Ten, ten, nine, ten, nine. 136 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:54,782 Whoo, Ricky! 137 00:06:54,815 --> 00:06:56,784 (cheering) 138 00:06:56,817 --> 00:06:58,452 First runner-up... 139 00:06:58,486 --> 00:07:00,621 Mr. Billy Dee Williams in the white lynx. 140 00:07:00,654 --> 00:07:01,789 (cheers and applause) 141 00:07:07,995 --> 00:07:10,263 I commend you on your ballroom debut. 142 00:07:10,297 --> 00:07:12,299 * 143 00:07:16,003 --> 00:07:17,905 All right, all right, I know it's time 144 00:07:17,938 --> 00:07:19,673 for all of y'all to collect your trophies and go home, 145 00:07:19,707 --> 00:07:23,944 But before you do, house mothers and fathers, 146 00:07:23,977 --> 00:07:25,646 sound the call across the land 147 00:07:25,679 --> 00:07:29,116 that our next event is gonna be the biggest of the year-- 148 00:07:29,149 --> 00:07:31,985 The Snow Ball, right? 149 00:07:32,019 --> 00:07:35,856 And I expect to see you all there in your holiday best. 150 00:07:35,889 --> 00:07:37,591 Good night. 151 00:07:37,625 --> 00:07:39,527 The theme for our look is Santa's Workshop, 152 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:41,461 and we'll be all dressed as elves, 153 00:07:41,495 --> 00:07:43,463 and you will be Mrs. Claus. 154 00:07:43,497 --> 00:07:45,599 My festive theatrical child. 155 00:07:45,633 --> 00:07:47,968 And Ricky's gonna help me, if that's okay. 156 00:07:48,001 --> 00:07:51,038 He doesn't need my permission. I'm not his mother. 157 00:07:51,071 --> 00:07:53,807 Well, since he has a trophy, 158 00:07:53,841 --> 00:07:56,109 I'd like for you to consider letting him join 159 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:57,377 the House of Evangelista. 160 00:07:57,410 --> 00:07:59,479 Mm. 161 00:07:59,513 --> 00:08:01,114 Tell me, where'd you get the coat? 162 00:08:01,148 --> 00:08:04,051 It was my grandmother's. 163 00:08:04,084 --> 00:08:06,453 Don't bullshit me. That offends me. 164 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:08,488 (sighs) 165 00:08:10,524 --> 00:08:13,794 I mopped it, from a coat check in midtown. 166 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:16,196 I just wanted to get a trophy, so I-I borrowed it. 167 00:08:16,229 --> 00:08:17,230 But I'm gonna take it back. 168 00:08:17,264 --> 00:08:19,933 That's not what Evangelista's about. 169 00:08:23,370 --> 00:08:24,972 Let's get something straight. 170 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:26,640 I'm not running a halfway home. 171 00:08:26,674 --> 00:08:29,009 We're a family, and I'm building a legacy. 172 00:08:29,042 --> 00:08:31,078 I'll admit, you got something special, 173 00:08:31,111 --> 00:08:32,846 but you're cocky. 174 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:34,648 Judges don't want arrogance, they want confidence. 175 00:08:34,682 --> 00:08:36,516 If you want to win grand prize, 176 00:08:36,550 --> 00:08:39,052 we're gonna need to work on your struts. 177 00:08:39,086 --> 00:08:41,488 (squeals) See, I told you she'd let you in. 178 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:44,825 No, this is a trial run. 179 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:46,927 You better bring it at the Snow Ball. 180 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:47,928 Okay. 181 00:08:47,961 --> 00:08:49,597 I'm being a good person 182 00:08:49,630 --> 00:08:50,664 by letting you in. 183 00:08:50,698 --> 00:08:52,566 Which means I do not want you 184 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:55,168 distracting Damon from his studies. 185 00:08:55,202 --> 00:08:57,671 If you plan on living under my roof, 186 00:08:57,705 --> 00:08:59,039 I expect you to keep him on track. 187 00:08:59,072 --> 00:09:01,742 -I promise, Blanca. -Good. 188 00:09:01,775 --> 00:09:04,945 And you can call me Mother. 189 00:09:06,614 --> 00:09:07,581 Cheers. 190 00:09:07,615 --> 00:09:09,516 Cheers. 191 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:10,718 RICKY: Cheers, Mother. 192 00:09:10,751 --> 00:09:12,252 Ooh, I like the ring of that. 193 00:09:12,285 --> 00:09:14,087 (laughter) 194 00:09:14,121 --> 00:09:16,123 (indistinct announcement on P.A.) 195 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:39,613 (floor indicator chiming) 196 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:09,109 (monitors beeping) 197 00:10:31,331 --> 00:10:32,432 Costas. 198 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:34,267 Is this your lunch? 199 00:10:34,301 --> 00:10:37,805 It must be Maryanne on duty. 200 00:10:37,838 --> 00:10:39,506 She never brings it in. 201 00:10:49,016 --> 00:10:51,018 (monitor beeping) 202 00:11:09,336 --> 00:11:11,471 It's Christmas. 203 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:14,041 I'm the prince. 204 00:11:14,074 --> 00:11:16,910 Dance with me, Clara. 205 00:11:20,247 --> 00:11:21,849 Tony, you need to get back into bed. 206 00:11:21,882 --> 00:11:24,184 -Get away! -Oh! 207 00:11:24,217 --> 00:11:25,385 You're ruining it. 208 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:27,654 Nurse! Nurse! 209 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:28,956 Nurse! 210 00:11:36,129 --> 00:11:40,000 She didn't even give you a fork to eat this fucking meal with. 211 00:11:40,033 --> 00:11:41,368 -I'm not even hungry. -Bullshit. 212 00:11:41,401 --> 00:11:43,170 You have to eat something. 213 00:11:43,203 --> 00:11:45,205 Get your strength back. 214 00:11:45,238 --> 00:11:46,706 Don't look at me like that. 215 00:11:46,740 --> 00:11:49,209 You have pneumonia. 216 00:11:49,242 --> 00:11:53,246 I've seen people walk out of this hospital 217 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:56,016 who were much worse than that. 218 00:11:56,049 --> 00:11:59,753 We got Christmas plans, baby. 219 00:11:59,787 --> 00:12:02,422 Go see the windows on Fifth, 220 00:12:02,455 --> 00:12:06,393 take a carriage ride through Central Park, 221 00:12:06,426 --> 00:12:09,763 -go see The Nutcracker. -(sighs) 222 00:12:12,900 --> 00:12:14,301 When did you get here? 223 00:12:14,334 --> 00:12:16,403 What was I doing out of bed? 224 00:12:16,436 --> 00:12:18,405 (sniffles) 225 00:12:18,438 --> 00:12:21,942 You were dancing. 226 00:12:21,975 --> 00:12:24,444 You've always been my most brilliant, 227 00:12:24,477 --> 00:12:27,881 dedicated student. 228 00:12:27,915 --> 00:12:31,284 You were dancing, my darling. 229 00:12:43,130 --> 00:12:46,499 I can't believe I'm gonna spend my last Christmas in here. 230 00:12:46,533 --> 00:12:49,903 (Pray Tell sniffles) 231 00:12:49,937 --> 00:12:52,772 (whoops, laughs) 232 00:12:52,806 --> 00:12:54,641 This is incredible. 233 00:12:54,674 --> 00:12:57,410 I ain't never met anyone who was a real genius, 234 00:12:57,444 --> 00:13:00,313 but you have the gift. 235 00:13:00,347 --> 00:13:02,449 You need to make a New Year's resolution, Pray Tell. 236 00:13:02,482 --> 00:13:03,750 Elevate your game. 237 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:06,186 Get your designs on a real runway. 238 00:13:06,219 --> 00:13:09,156 A happy man knows his place. 239 00:13:09,189 --> 00:13:11,524 Who ever got anywhere by knowing their place? 240 00:13:11,558 --> 00:13:13,593 A man who knows his place might as well be a dead man. 241 00:13:13,626 --> 00:13:15,428 A resolution ain't nothing without a friend 242 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:17,030 to kick your ass to make sure you stick to it. 243 00:13:17,064 --> 00:13:19,867 (laughs) No point in me fighting with you. 244 00:13:19,900 --> 00:13:21,134 I know. 245 00:13:21,168 --> 00:13:22,936 So shut up and finish pinning. 246 00:13:22,970 --> 00:13:25,338 I'm gonna melt the Snow Ball with this piece of finery. 247 00:13:25,372 --> 00:13:29,009 Send Elektra limping into the new year. 248 00:13:29,042 --> 00:13:30,978 What you doing for Christmas Day? 249 00:13:31,011 --> 00:13:33,813 Nothing. I'll probably go to the movies. 250 00:13:33,847 --> 00:13:36,349 They have discount matinees. 251 00:13:36,383 --> 00:13:38,618 Theater's all quiet and empty. 252 00:13:38,651 --> 00:13:40,120 Well, what about that cute guy you've been seeing 253 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:41,388 that works for the city? 254 00:13:41,421 --> 00:13:43,857 He... 255 00:13:43,891 --> 00:13:45,859 is at Roosevelt Hospital. 256 00:13:45,893 --> 00:13:47,827 -What? -Yeah. 257 00:13:47,861 --> 00:13:50,397 You two was out dancing 258 00:13:50,430 --> 00:13:52,065 at Escuelita's just last month. 259 00:13:52,099 --> 00:13:53,901 Yes. 260 00:13:53,934 --> 00:13:55,735 How bad? 261 00:13:57,404 --> 00:13:59,372 (sighs) 262 00:13:59,406 --> 00:14:01,674 Pneumonia. We don't need 263 00:14:01,708 --> 00:14:03,743 -to talk about this right now. -What? (scoffs) 264 00:14:18,791 --> 00:14:21,361 You think this is the first time since I've been diagnosed 265 00:14:21,394 --> 00:14:24,231 that I had to talk about somebody dying of this plague? 266 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,901 Don't you dare treat me as delicate. 267 00:14:27,935 --> 00:14:31,704 The worst part is... 268 00:14:31,738 --> 00:14:34,007 that I'm used to it by now. 269 00:14:34,041 --> 00:14:36,076 (inhales) 270 00:14:36,109 --> 00:14:38,611 You know how many boyfriends I've seen go in there 271 00:14:38,645 --> 00:14:41,381 over the last four years? 272 00:14:42,983 --> 00:14:46,619 How are we supposed to get invested in someone... 273 00:14:46,653 --> 00:14:49,622 if they can be gone a week later? 274 00:14:49,656 --> 00:14:53,693 As if this life wasn't hard enough. 275 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:56,096 (laughs) 276 00:14:56,129 --> 00:14:57,965 (sniffles) 277 00:14:57,998 --> 00:14:59,933 (groans) 278 00:14:59,967 --> 00:15:01,134 Oh, my God... 279 00:15:01,168 --> 00:15:02,802 (blows nose) 280 00:15:04,471 --> 00:15:07,607 (exhales) 281 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:09,442 Do your kids know you're positive? 282 00:15:09,476 --> 00:15:12,279 Now, what good would that do? 283 00:15:12,312 --> 00:15:14,314 I'm trying to build something 284 00:15:14,347 --> 00:15:17,951 that lasts beyond me. 285 00:15:17,985 --> 00:15:21,621 And none of them are gonna commit to what I need them to do 286 00:15:21,654 --> 00:15:23,923 if they think I might leave them tomorrow. 287 00:15:23,957 --> 00:15:25,658 Not that I'm going anywhere. 288 00:15:25,692 --> 00:15:29,629 And no way you are sitting all alone in a movie theater 289 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:32,332 getting fat off popcorn on Christmas. 290 00:15:32,365 --> 00:15:35,168 -(laughs) -You're coming to supper, at my house. 291 00:15:35,202 --> 00:15:37,404 STAN: Would you close your eyes for me? 292 00:15:37,437 --> 00:15:39,239 (door creaks) 293 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:41,108 ANGEL: Okay... 294 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:51,284 (laughs) 295 00:15:57,357 --> 00:15:59,359 Open 'em. 296 00:16:04,131 --> 00:16:05,798 (Angel gasps) 297 00:16:05,832 --> 00:16:07,000 (Stan chuckles) 298 00:16:07,034 --> 00:16:08,335 STAN: We got, uh... 299 00:16:09,536 --> 00:16:12,039 ...all brand-new appliances. 300 00:16:12,072 --> 00:16:13,873 Microwave, toaster. 301 00:16:13,906 --> 00:16:17,877 We got, uh, all new Formica countertops. 302 00:16:17,910 --> 00:16:19,946 (quietly): Dusty. 303 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:21,281 (keys jingle) 304 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:24,317 I got the, um... (clears throat) 305 00:16:24,351 --> 00:16:26,019 ...the TV and VCR, they're on order. 306 00:16:26,053 --> 00:16:29,122 T-That should be, uh, arriving next week. 307 00:16:29,156 --> 00:16:31,158 Over there. 308 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:39,066 This is so beautiful. 309 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:46,206 (whispers): Wow. 310 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:49,042 Oh, my God. 311 00:16:49,076 --> 00:16:50,743 (clicks) 312 00:16:50,777 --> 00:16:52,779 ("Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson playing) 313 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:04,191 * There's something I want to tell you... * 314 00:17:04,224 --> 00:17:06,025 I don't know what to say. 315 00:17:06,059 --> 00:17:07,927 * There's something I think * 316 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:10,363 * That you should know... * 317 00:17:10,397 --> 00:17:14,000 I feel so safe here. 318 00:17:14,033 --> 00:17:16,736 Like nothing could ever hurt me. 319 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:20,240 (exhales) 320 00:17:20,273 --> 00:17:23,643 Can you make me a promise? 321 00:17:24,711 --> 00:17:27,680 On Christmas Day, 322 00:17:27,714 --> 00:17:30,517 I know you have your kids and stuff... 323 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:33,453 * Feeling much stronger * 324 00:17:33,486 --> 00:17:34,887 * Then let's try to... * 325 00:17:34,921 --> 00:17:37,624 ...but if you could just come at night, 326 00:17:37,657 --> 00:17:40,527 even just for an hour. 327 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:43,963 For a glass of eggnog, 328 00:17:43,996 --> 00:17:47,100 -or whatever. -(laughs) 329 00:17:47,134 --> 00:17:50,637 It would really make this place feel like a home to me. 330 00:17:50,670 --> 00:17:52,972 Of course I will. 331 00:17:54,141 --> 00:17:57,844 * Before we go too far... * 332 00:18:03,583 --> 00:18:05,152 ANGEL: Mm. 333 00:18:07,787 --> 00:18:10,089 * I didn't really know * 334 00:18:10,123 --> 00:18:13,260 * Not to let all my feelings show * 335 00:18:13,293 --> 00:18:16,163 * To save some for later * 336 00:18:16,196 --> 00:18:18,565 * So our love can be greater * 337 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:23,470 * You said you would always love me * 338 00:18:23,503 --> 00:18:26,773 * Remember I said * 339 00:18:26,806 --> 00:18:29,008 * The same thing, too * 340 00:18:29,041 --> 00:18:31,344 * You don't have to be * 341 00:18:31,378 --> 00:18:34,581 * Frightened with my love * 342 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:38,451 * Because I'll never give up on you * 343 00:18:38,485 --> 00:18:41,354 * Let's wait a while * 344 00:18:41,388 --> 00:18:44,123 * Before it's too late * 345 00:18:44,157 --> 00:18:48,761 * You know you can't rush love * 346 00:18:48,795 --> 00:18:52,332 * Love * 347 00:18:52,365 --> 00:18:55,702 * Let's wait a while * 348 00:18:55,735 --> 00:18:58,338 * Before it's too late * 349 00:18:58,371 --> 00:18:59,972 * Let's wait a while * 350 00:19:00,006 --> 00:19:02,175 * Wait a while * 351 00:19:02,209 --> 00:19:03,710 * Our love will be great * 352 00:19:03,743 --> 00:19:05,712 * Let's wait a while * 353 00:19:05,745 --> 00:19:10,116 * Before we go too far * 354 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:12,151 * Far... * 355 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:20,493 ("A Pine Forest in Winter" playing) 356 00:19:22,595 --> 00:19:24,197 HELENA: Wide legs! 357 00:19:24,231 --> 00:19:26,233 Yes. Yes. 358 00:19:30,603 --> 00:19:31,838 There you go. 359 00:19:32,872 --> 00:19:34,507 Sorry to interrupt. 360 00:19:34,541 --> 00:19:36,443 Ms. St. Rogers, there's a call for you. 361 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:40,280 Uh, continue, everyone. 362 00:19:41,548 --> 00:19:43,716 This is Helena. 363 00:19:47,887 --> 00:19:50,790 Wait, when did he, uh... 364 00:19:52,058 --> 00:19:54,527 This morning? 365 00:19:54,561 --> 00:19:58,030 Uh, no, no, I don't have his parent's information. 366 00:19:58,064 --> 00:19:59,466 I'm not family. 367 00:20:01,634 --> 00:20:04,036 Just his teacher. 368 00:20:04,070 --> 00:20:06,373 -DAMON: Five, six, seven, eight. -("Crush on You" by The Jets playing) 369 00:20:06,406 --> 00:20:10,443 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. 370 00:20:10,477 --> 00:20:13,045 Feeling, more feeling, more feeling. 371 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:14,447 More feel... 372 00:20:14,481 --> 00:20:16,215 Papi, that's not what I choreographed. 373 00:20:16,249 --> 00:20:17,684 You look like a gremlin. 374 00:20:17,717 --> 00:20:19,586 -I ain't a dancer. -Look, it's like this: 375 00:20:19,619 --> 00:20:21,921 if you are going to win at Snow Ball-- 376 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:24,357 and we are all walking as a house-- 377 00:20:24,391 --> 00:20:25,858 you have to do it like this, 378 00:20:25,892 --> 00:20:27,527 because that's the way to win, okay? 379 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:28,728 So just watch me. 380 00:20:28,761 --> 00:20:32,699 Five, six, five, six, seven, eight. 381 00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,901 One, two, three, four, down. 382 00:20:34,934 --> 00:20:35,902 Got it? 383 00:20:35,935 --> 00:20:37,136 -Yeah. -Okay? 384 00:20:37,169 --> 00:20:40,273 Five, six, seven, eight. 385 00:20:40,307 --> 00:20:41,708 Yes. That's great. 386 00:20:41,741 --> 00:20:42,975 -Yes, that's great. -Yeah? 387 00:20:43,009 --> 00:20:44,877 -Y-Yes, yes, yeah. Yeah. -Yeah? 388 00:20:44,911 --> 00:20:47,280 Now you just got to learn the other 50 moves. 389 00:20:47,314 --> 00:20:49,382 -Okay. Okay. -Okay, but that was good, that was good. 390 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:50,950 We gonna be here all day. 391 00:20:50,983 --> 00:20:53,052 You got it? 392 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:55,154 Oh, my God, I'm late. 393 00:20:55,187 --> 00:20:56,423 Papi, ignore them, you're doing great. 394 00:20:56,456 --> 00:20:57,490 Keep practicing, okay? 395 00:20:57,524 --> 00:20:59,125 Yo, Papi. 396 00:20:59,158 --> 00:21:00,293 -What's up? -(laughs) 397 00:21:00,327 --> 00:21:01,928 Shut up. 398 00:21:01,961 --> 00:21:03,095 * You found out * 399 00:21:03,129 --> 00:21:05,432 * I got a crush on you... * 400 00:21:05,465 --> 00:21:07,133 HELENA: Five, six, seven, eight. 401 00:21:07,166 --> 00:21:10,837 Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. 402 00:21:10,870 --> 00:21:13,306 Three, two, three, four, five, six, 403 00:21:13,340 --> 00:21:15,742 seven, eight, four, two... Get that leg higher. 404 00:21:15,775 --> 00:21:17,610 Higher! 405 00:21:17,644 --> 00:21:19,011 Stop. 406 00:21:19,045 --> 00:21:20,279 Damon. 407 00:21:20,313 --> 00:21:21,414 I-I'm sorry, I'm not... 408 00:21:21,448 --> 00:21:22,982 Warmed up? 409 00:21:23,015 --> 00:21:26,319 Warm-up was half an hour ago when class started. 410 00:21:26,353 --> 00:21:27,620 I'm-I'm sorry, I was coming 411 00:21:27,654 --> 00:21:28,921 from all the way uptown, and I just... 412 00:21:28,955 --> 00:21:30,089 Marcus. 413 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,924 Where'd you come from for class? 414 00:21:31,958 --> 00:21:34,327 -Crown Heights. -Uh-huh. He was on time. 415 00:21:34,361 --> 00:21:36,963 Why you got to call me out in front of everybody like that? 416 00:21:36,996 --> 00:21:38,631 I have two tools I use 417 00:21:38,665 --> 00:21:41,133 to get students to reach their potential. 418 00:21:41,167 --> 00:21:44,270 Encouragement and shame. 419 00:21:44,303 --> 00:21:47,106 Taking you to the ballet, that was encouragement. 420 00:21:47,139 --> 00:21:51,143 But that didn't work, so now I'm moving on to shame. 421 00:21:51,177 --> 00:21:53,312 I took a chance on you. 422 00:21:53,346 --> 00:21:55,482 And I don't care if you think you're the next Alvin Ailey, 423 00:21:55,515 --> 00:21:58,518 you will never know if you don't have any respect for me 424 00:21:58,551 --> 00:22:00,953 or this place or yourself. 425 00:22:00,987 --> 00:22:02,121 I love this place. 426 00:22:02,154 --> 00:22:03,656 I mean, it's everything to me. 427 00:22:03,690 --> 00:22:05,725 But weren't you the one that told me to go out 428 00:22:05,758 --> 00:22:09,061 into the world, a-and explore my artistry and find my own voice? 429 00:22:09,095 --> 00:22:11,864 Greatness comes from suffering. 430 00:22:11,898 --> 00:22:16,703 From failing over and over until you bleed and cry. 431 00:22:16,736 --> 00:22:20,206 And then, finally, something inside just cracks open. 432 00:22:20,239 --> 00:22:21,574 I've got time. 433 00:22:21,608 --> 00:22:23,209 Time is not your friend. 434 00:22:23,242 --> 00:22:26,078 It's coming for you, for all of us. 435 00:22:26,112 --> 00:22:29,015 It shows no mercy and it always wins, 436 00:22:29,048 --> 00:22:32,051 and then you're gone, forgotten. 437 00:22:35,588 --> 00:22:38,525 I'm really sorry, I-I... I was getting ready for a ball, 438 00:22:38,558 --> 00:22:40,527 -and I... -A ball? 439 00:22:40,560 --> 00:22:43,195 Is that the size of your dreams now? 440 00:22:44,764 --> 00:22:46,098 Get out of my class. 441 00:22:46,132 --> 00:22:47,233 What? 442 00:22:47,266 --> 00:22:49,769 Now. 443 00:22:56,409 --> 00:22:58,377 Let's go from the top. 444 00:22:58,411 --> 00:23:01,581 And... five, six, seven, eight. 445 00:23:01,614 --> 00:23:03,783 I'm not kidding, it's like a superpower I have. 446 00:23:03,816 --> 00:23:05,518 I can tell just by looking at you 447 00:23:05,552 --> 00:23:07,119 how you groom your pubic hair. 448 00:23:07,153 --> 00:23:08,955 Hmm? 449 00:23:08,988 --> 00:23:10,990 (laughter in distance) 450 00:23:15,261 --> 00:23:17,597 (clears throat) 451 00:23:18,965 --> 00:23:21,434 Wasn't that an executive council meeting? 452 00:23:21,468 --> 00:23:23,936 Yeah. I, uh... I had this idea 453 00:23:23,970 --> 00:23:25,805 that if movies or TV shows wanted 454 00:23:25,838 --> 00:23:27,440 to shoot in any of our properties, 455 00:23:27,474 --> 00:23:29,375 that they should give the boss a cameo. 456 00:23:29,408 --> 00:23:31,377 And they thought it was such a good idea, 457 00:23:31,410 --> 00:23:32,879 I should tell it directly to him. 458 00:23:32,912 --> 00:23:35,515 Instead of taking it to me first? 459 00:23:37,917 --> 00:23:41,053 That's my lane, buddy. 460 00:23:41,087 --> 00:23:43,756 Yeah, I-I didn't mean any disrespect. 461 00:23:45,492 --> 00:23:48,628 Nobody stopped you from coming into that meeting. 462 00:23:55,301 --> 00:23:58,037 Say, what are you up to on Christmas, huh? 463 00:24:00,507 --> 00:24:02,475 (indistinct chatter, elevator bell dings) 464 00:24:02,509 --> 00:24:04,511 (phone ringing) 465 00:24:06,513 --> 00:24:08,748 (door squeaks open) 466 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,983 WOMAN: Elektra Abundance? 467 00:24:11,017 --> 00:24:13,553 Come right with me. 468 00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:17,590 (door opens) 469 00:24:17,624 --> 00:24:20,527 (distant siren wailing, clock ticking) 470 00:24:39,145 --> 00:24:42,314 (knocking, door squeaks open) 471 00:24:43,983 --> 00:24:46,118 Good morning, Elektra. I'm Dr. Gottfried. 472 00:24:46,152 --> 00:24:47,820 Please have a seat. 473 00:24:47,854 --> 00:24:50,022 I apologize for being vague on the phone. 474 00:24:50,056 --> 00:24:51,824 We're a new program at the hospital, 475 00:24:51,858 --> 00:24:54,827 and we have to operate under the radar for now. 476 00:24:54,861 --> 00:24:57,564 I'm a bit nervous. I haven't been to the doctor since '79. 477 00:24:57,597 --> 00:24:58,998 Well, that is a long time. 478 00:24:59,031 --> 00:25:01,000 We should definitely do some blood work. 479 00:25:01,033 --> 00:25:02,535 I don't have the virus. 480 00:25:02,569 --> 00:25:04,136 Well, that's good to hear, 481 00:25:04,170 --> 00:25:05,572 but AIDS care isn't my specialty. 482 00:25:05,605 --> 00:25:07,139 I'm a urologist. 483 00:25:07,173 --> 00:25:10,843 Our new program specializes 484 00:25:10,877 --> 00:25:13,980 in holistic care, something lacking 485 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:15,481 for transsexual patients. 486 00:25:15,514 --> 00:25:17,349 It's the kind of practice my mentor, 487 00:25:17,383 --> 00:25:21,220 Dr. Peter Harris, formalized in the '60s and '70s. 488 00:25:21,253 --> 00:25:22,722 God rest his soul. 489 00:25:22,755 --> 00:25:24,356 That man saved my life. 490 00:25:24,390 --> 00:25:26,993 Anything he told me to do, I did it. 491 00:25:27,026 --> 00:25:28,861 Psychological evaluations, 492 00:25:28,895 --> 00:25:31,998 hormone shots, electrolysis, everything. 493 00:25:32,031 --> 00:25:35,067 Dr. Harris helped me find Elektra. 494 00:25:35,101 --> 00:25:38,671 Well, we fought hard to keep the clinic open after his death, 495 00:25:38,705 --> 00:25:41,774 but the hospital was overwhelmed with AIDS patients, 496 00:25:41,808 --> 00:25:43,676 and it didn't help that the board thought 497 00:25:43,710 --> 00:25:46,178 what we did was unnatural and unnecessary. 498 00:25:46,212 --> 00:25:49,348 They wanted us to just go away, and we did, for a bit, 499 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:51,117 but we are back, 500 00:25:51,150 --> 00:25:53,352 and I am building the foremost practice 501 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:55,021 and research center 502 00:25:55,054 --> 00:25:57,590 for transsexual medicine in the United States. 503 00:25:57,624 --> 00:26:00,593 -Which is why I called you. -Me? 504 00:26:00,627 --> 00:26:02,929 You were at the top of Dr. Harris's wait list 505 00:26:02,962 --> 00:26:04,897 for sexual reassignment surgery. 506 00:26:04,931 --> 00:26:06,398 It's even noted in his records 507 00:26:06,432 --> 00:26:08,434 that he tried to call you numerous times. 508 00:26:08,467 --> 00:26:10,269 Why didn't you follow up with him? 509 00:26:10,302 --> 00:26:11,871 The list was long. 510 00:26:11,904 --> 00:26:13,906 I didn't have the luxury to sit around waiting. 511 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:15,441 I didn't resign. 512 00:26:15,474 --> 00:26:17,810 I just hustled my ass off dancing in glass boxes 513 00:26:17,844 --> 00:26:19,879 to fulfill my most immediate needs. 514 00:26:19,912 --> 00:26:21,648 Show World? 515 00:26:21,681 --> 00:26:23,415 I have other patients employed there. 516 00:26:23,449 --> 00:26:25,618 "Employed" makes it sound like a profession. 517 00:26:25,652 --> 00:26:27,053 It's a freak show. 518 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:28,821 Well, I have a space reserved for you. 519 00:26:28,855 --> 00:26:31,323 You are an ideal candidate. 520 00:26:31,357 --> 00:26:33,960 And if your blood work and your physical examination clear, 521 00:26:33,993 --> 00:26:35,795 we could operate in the new year. 522 00:26:35,828 --> 00:26:37,764 How much does it all cost? 523 00:26:37,797 --> 00:26:41,033 I will have my nurse go over the details with you. 524 00:26:51,310 --> 00:26:52,679 (footsteps approaching) 525 00:26:52,712 --> 00:26:54,146 (door opens) 526 00:26:58,384 --> 00:26:59,919 What is that? 527 00:26:59,952 --> 00:27:02,088 A wreath. 528 00:27:02,121 --> 00:27:04,590 I thought we'd bring a little holiday spirit in here. 529 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:08,695 I tried to tell her a wreath ain't gonna fix my mood. 530 00:27:08,728 --> 00:27:11,097 Christmas ain't nothing but a sad-ass reminder 531 00:27:11,130 --> 00:27:12,598 of what we don't have. 532 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:14,600 Well, maybe we should do it up this year. 533 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:17,704 Get a tree, some presents, make it a Christmas to remember. 534 00:27:17,737 --> 00:27:19,706 Maybe your daddy could help us out this year? 535 00:27:19,739 --> 00:27:22,141 How dare you? I'm not some white girl 536 00:27:22,174 --> 00:27:24,811 toting an unlimited American Express card in my Gucci bag. 537 00:27:24,844 --> 00:27:27,313 You girls never think about how hard I work. 538 00:27:27,346 --> 00:27:28,614 You never see my burden. 539 00:27:28,647 --> 00:27:30,482 All you see are the jewels and the furs 540 00:27:30,516 --> 00:27:31,884 and you think I live some high life. 541 00:27:31,918 --> 00:27:33,519 But you don't know that he counts 542 00:27:33,552 --> 00:27:36,655 everything he gives to me, every single cent, 543 00:27:36,689 --> 00:27:38,791 every single goddamn gift. 544 00:27:38,825 --> 00:27:41,560 And anything I manage to steal away goes to Abundance: 545 00:27:41,593 --> 00:27:44,731 the rent, the lights, the food. 546 00:27:44,764 --> 00:27:47,599 We're grateful for all you do for us, Mother. 547 00:27:52,739 --> 00:27:56,175 Girls, I'm sorry. 548 00:27:56,208 --> 00:27:58,010 Sometimes I get in a bad mood, 549 00:27:58,044 --> 00:27:59,511 particularly around the holidays. 550 00:27:59,545 --> 00:28:01,547 But why should I take that out on you? 551 00:28:01,580 --> 00:28:04,717 You're stupid, but not incapable. 552 00:28:04,751 --> 00:28:06,252 Let's get going. 553 00:28:06,285 --> 00:28:08,487 Mother has a plan to deck these fucking halls. 554 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:10,422 * 555 00:28:23,602 --> 00:28:25,437 * Christmas * 556 00:28:25,471 --> 00:28:26,739 * The snow's coming down * 557 00:28:26,773 --> 00:28:28,607 * Christmas... * 558 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:31,543 * I'm watching it fall * 559 00:28:31,577 --> 00:28:34,446 -* Christmas * -* Lots of people around * 560 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:36,382 * Christmas * 561 00:28:36,415 --> 00:28:38,384 * Baby, please come home * 562 00:28:38,417 --> 00:28:39,752 * Christmas * 563 00:28:39,786 --> 00:28:42,588 * The church bells in town * 564 00:28:42,621 --> 00:28:44,623 * Christmas * 565 00:28:44,656 --> 00:28:46,358 * All ringing in song... * 566 00:28:46,392 --> 00:28:47,760 * Christmas * 567 00:28:47,794 --> 00:28:49,595 -* Full of happy sounds * -Oh, God. 568 00:28:49,628 --> 00:28:51,597 I'm so sorry. 569 00:28:51,630 --> 00:28:54,834 * Baby, please come home * 570 00:28:55,902 --> 00:28:57,469 ELEKTRA: Now! 571 00:28:57,503 --> 00:28:59,671 (grunting, shouting) 572 00:29:01,607 --> 00:29:02,909 ELF: Get off of him. 573 00:29:04,510 --> 00:29:06,278 SALVATION ARMY SANTA: She's taking the money! 574 00:29:06,312 --> 00:29:08,147 ELF: Hey, stop them! 575 00:29:08,180 --> 00:29:11,283 -* Please, please, please * -* Please, please, please * 576 00:29:11,317 --> 00:29:13,485 -* Please, please * -* Please, please * 577 00:29:13,519 --> 00:29:16,789 -* Baby, please come home * -* Christmas * 578 00:29:16,823 --> 00:29:18,858 * Baby, please come home. * 579 00:29:24,530 --> 00:29:26,799 CANDY: Oh, my... (gasps) 580 00:29:26,833 --> 00:29:29,135 I ain't never seen this much money all in one place. 581 00:29:29,168 --> 00:29:31,804 That's why we hit the bucket up on Madison. 582 00:29:31,838 --> 00:29:34,573 Every dollar one of those rich, Upper East Side bitches 583 00:29:34,606 --> 00:29:36,943 put in that bucket is a gift back to themselves. 584 00:29:36,976 --> 00:29:38,644 Wipes away all the guilt they feel 585 00:29:38,677 --> 00:29:40,146 about spending all that money on silliness 586 00:29:40,179 --> 00:29:41,780 to put under their tree. 587 00:29:41,814 --> 00:29:43,682 Wait, but isn't this money supposed to go to, like, 588 00:29:43,715 --> 00:29:45,184 -starving kids or something? -Uh-uh. 589 00:29:45,217 --> 00:29:47,486 If we ain't charity, then who is? 590 00:29:47,519 --> 00:29:48,988 When is the last time 591 00:29:49,021 --> 00:29:50,756 you had a present under the Christmas tree? 592 00:29:50,789 --> 00:29:52,358 Exactly. 593 00:29:52,391 --> 00:29:54,827 My daddy used to buy me trucks for Christmas 594 00:29:54,861 --> 00:29:57,129 and I would just steal my sister's Barbie dolls 595 00:29:57,163 --> 00:29:58,965 and have Barbie riding around in them trucks 596 00:29:58,998 --> 00:30:01,200 -like a queen and some shit. -Fuck Barbie. 597 00:30:01,233 --> 00:30:04,370 They had Olympic Barbie, Malibu Barbie, Doctor Barbie. 598 00:30:04,403 --> 00:30:07,373 All kinds of Barbies, but they only had one black Barbie, 599 00:30:07,406 --> 00:30:10,209 Christie, and she was still built like a white girl. 600 00:30:10,242 --> 00:30:14,546 There is $2,300 here. 601 00:30:14,580 --> 00:30:16,048 A Christmas miracle. 602 00:30:16,082 --> 00:30:17,283 Thank you, Jesus. 603 00:30:17,316 --> 00:30:18,717 We can get three trees now. 604 00:30:18,750 --> 00:30:21,854 Trees? Girl, we can get wigs, the human kind. 605 00:30:21,888 --> 00:30:23,489 Girl, we can go to the spa. 606 00:30:23,522 --> 00:30:24,690 Oh, my God, and get a massage. 607 00:30:24,723 --> 00:30:26,125 -A back massage. -Ooh. 608 00:30:26,158 --> 00:30:27,326 Them red boots we saw the other day, 609 00:30:27,359 --> 00:30:28,527 them snakeskin boots. 610 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:29,528 -CANDY: Oh, those are so cute, girl. -Oh. 611 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:31,197 Those would look so good on me. 612 00:30:31,230 --> 00:30:33,199 CANDY: Ooh, we could walk the runway in those, girl. 613 00:30:33,232 --> 00:30:34,867 -We would win the house down. -They would look cute on me. 614 00:30:34,901 --> 00:30:37,236 -Boots, girl. -Mm. Mm-mm-mm-mm. 615 00:30:37,269 --> 00:30:38,871 And we can go to Bloomingdale's and not that cheap shit. 616 00:30:38,905 --> 00:30:41,307 Oh, yes. Absolutely. 617 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:44,877 All of your Christmas dreams will come true. 618 00:30:44,911 --> 00:30:47,213 (giggles) 619 00:30:59,926 --> 00:31:01,894 That's $2,300. 620 00:31:01,928 --> 00:31:04,363 More than enough for a deposit for my surgery. 621 00:31:04,396 --> 00:31:06,398 You can sign me up. 622 00:31:07,766 --> 00:31:09,768 (indistinct conversations) 623 00:31:20,980 --> 00:31:22,681 BLANCA: It's a different thing 624 00:31:22,714 --> 00:31:24,283 to be a mother who chooses her children. 625 00:31:24,316 --> 00:31:26,852 We got to deal with our mistakes 626 00:31:26,885 --> 00:31:28,287 and also the mistakes of the mothers 627 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,888 who brought them into this world. 628 00:31:29,922 --> 00:31:32,091 We don't get the benefits of a clean slate. 629 00:31:32,124 --> 00:31:34,293 And I've seen a lot of mothers in my world 630 00:31:34,326 --> 00:31:37,729 use that as some sort of excuse for bad behavior, but not me. 631 00:31:37,763 --> 00:31:41,133 Once you're in my house, you're my responsibility. 632 00:31:41,167 --> 00:31:42,901 And Damon doesn't understand yet 633 00:31:42,935 --> 00:31:45,537 that we don't got but so much time in this world 634 00:31:45,571 --> 00:31:47,639 and that the people out there are gonna start 635 00:31:47,673 --> 00:31:49,575 stealing pieces of his from him. 636 00:31:49,608 --> 00:31:53,245 What's stealing from him is his interest in those balls. 637 00:31:53,279 --> 00:31:55,747 What we do here is work, 638 00:31:55,781 --> 00:31:59,051 not the instant gratification that comes from dressing up 639 00:31:59,085 --> 00:32:01,453 and walking for a trophy. 640 00:32:01,487 --> 00:32:03,589 Excuse me? 641 00:32:03,622 --> 00:32:05,992 Miss Uptown Fancy with your African jewels 642 00:32:06,025 --> 00:32:08,094 and your sterling silver. 643 00:32:08,127 --> 00:32:10,496 We can talk about Damon, but what we're not gonna do 644 00:32:10,529 --> 00:32:13,165 is sit here and look down our noses at my world. 645 00:32:13,199 --> 00:32:14,967 You have any idea the work and struggle 646 00:32:15,001 --> 00:32:17,736 that goes into walking a category? 647 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:19,671 The point is I do understand, 648 00:32:19,705 --> 00:32:22,074 which is why I'm saying Damon doesn't have time for both. 649 00:32:22,108 --> 00:32:24,676 And unless a mother forces a child 650 00:32:24,710 --> 00:32:26,778 to make the right choice, he's gonna choose the work 651 00:32:26,812 --> 00:32:28,480 that makes him feel good right now. 652 00:32:28,514 --> 00:32:31,017 So you're questioning my parenting skills now. 653 00:32:32,518 --> 00:32:34,520 There's a difference between inspiration 654 00:32:34,553 --> 00:32:36,188 and distraction. 655 00:32:36,222 --> 00:32:38,924 Damon has more God-given talent than most, 656 00:32:38,957 --> 00:32:41,827 but not enough to succeed without real commitment. 657 00:32:43,829 --> 00:32:46,032 At the end of the semester, I'm going to make cuts. 658 00:32:46,065 --> 00:32:49,335 At this point, Damon doesn't make it. 659 00:32:51,670 --> 00:32:53,672 -(door closes) -DAMON: I'm home. 660 00:32:55,041 --> 00:32:57,209 Uh-uh. These are for decorating later. Sit down. 661 00:32:57,243 --> 00:32:59,011 I went and talked to your teacher this morning. 662 00:32:59,045 --> 00:33:00,879 -She called. -I'm sorry. 663 00:33:00,912 --> 00:33:02,481 I should've told you, but I thought I could get it 664 00:33:02,514 --> 00:33:04,016 all figured out before you even had to know. 665 00:33:04,050 --> 00:33:06,618 Well, here's a subway pass and a bus pass 666 00:33:06,652 --> 00:33:08,054 so you can never use the excuse 667 00:33:08,087 --> 00:33:09,621 that you had no money for tokens 668 00:33:09,655 --> 00:33:11,490 and you was late because you had to walk to class. 669 00:33:11,523 --> 00:33:14,393 You will not blow this opportunity 670 00:33:14,426 --> 00:33:15,494 while you are living in my house. 671 00:33:15,527 --> 00:33:16,895 I'm sorry, Mother. I know. 672 00:33:16,928 --> 00:33:18,164 I already told Ricky 673 00:33:18,197 --> 00:33:19,498 that I'm not gonna be around as much. 674 00:33:19,531 --> 00:33:22,168 I promise. I'll be good from now on. 675 00:33:22,201 --> 00:33:24,236 Oh, and no balls for a month until you can prove to me 676 00:33:24,270 --> 00:33:25,871 that you can keep your word. 677 00:33:25,904 --> 00:33:27,073 Yeah, but not the Snow Ball, right? 678 00:33:27,106 --> 00:33:28,874 No balls means no balls. 679 00:33:28,907 --> 00:33:30,342 What? 680 00:33:30,376 --> 00:33:32,911 I told you how much Christmas means to me. 681 00:33:32,944 --> 00:33:36,048 It's my one time of the year and you're taking that away from me? 682 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:38,517 The one thing that I care about. 683 00:33:38,550 --> 00:33:40,886 Well, you know what, I'm going no matter what you say. 684 00:33:40,919 --> 00:33:43,089 You can't stop me from walking if I want to. 685 00:33:43,122 --> 00:33:45,057 No, but I can throw all your shit out the window 686 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:46,192 and on the street if you do. 687 00:33:46,225 --> 00:33:47,359 You want to fucking try me?! 688 00:33:47,393 --> 00:33:48,927 I hate you for doing this to me! 689 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:50,229 Well, go and hate me in your room. 690 00:33:54,533 --> 00:33:56,602 (door slams) 691 00:33:56,635 --> 00:33:58,036 (mutters) 692 00:33:58,070 --> 00:34:00,706 (oven door slams) 693 00:34:07,213 --> 00:34:09,348 Can I help you? 694 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:11,783 Yeah. I'm looking for something for my wife. 695 00:34:11,817 --> 00:34:12,951 My mommy! 696 00:34:12,984 --> 00:34:14,753 What is her skin tone? 697 00:34:14,786 --> 00:34:16,788 Different metals and gemstones look best 698 00:34:16,822 --> 00:34:18,124 with specific skin tones. 699 00:34:18,157 --> 00:34:19,958 Never heard that before. 700 00:34:19,991 --> 00:34:24,096 She's, uh, got brownish-reddish hair, pale skin, brown eyes. 701 00:34:24,130 --> 00:34:25,897 CLERK: She has a cool skin tone. 702 00:34:25,931 --> 00:34:27,466 You're gonna want white gold or silver, 703 00:34:27,499 --> 00:34:30,269 nothing yellow and a bright stone. Now, 704 00:34:30,302 --> 00:34:32,971 I have this really lovely white gold bracelet 705 00:34:33,004 --> 00:34:35,141 with twin rubies. 706 00:34:38,977 --> 00:34:41,113 What do you think? 707 00:34:41,147 --> 00:34:42,348 Think Mommy'd like that? 708 00:34:43,449 --> 00:34:45,851 -Wrap it up for me. -CLERK: Mm-hmm. 709 00:34:51,290 --> 00:34:53,292 ("O Holy Night" playing) 710 00:34:57,796 --> 00:34:59,097 (toy train whistles) 711 00:35:01,099 --> 00:35:03,135 Hey, honey, why don't you go play 712 00:35:03,169 --> 00:35:04,770 in that little playground out there? 713 00:35:04,803 --> 00:35:06,505 I'll be out there in one minute, okay? 714 00:35:06,538 --> 00:35:08,540 (quietly): Okay. 715 00:35:10,376 --> 00:35:12,444 Thanks. 716 00:35:12,478 --> 00:35:15,113 Uh... 717 00:35:15,147 --> 00:35:17,483 What about somebody with a darker skin tone, 718 00:35:17,516 --> 00:35:19,318 like, Puerto Rican? 719 00:35:19,351 --> 00:35:21,820 White gold is gonna make her look ruddy. 720 00:35:21,853 --> 00:35:26,658 You want yellow gold with an earthy stone. 721 00:35:26,692 --> 00:35:29,628 Like this yellow gold necklace, 722 00:35:29,661 --> 00:35:31,897 with the orange sapphire pendant. 723 00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:36,635 * The angel voices... * 724 00:35:36,668 --> 00:35:39,338 SALESMAN: Between you and me? 725 00:35:39,371 --> 00:35:41,707 I always say to spend more on the gift for the goomah. 726 00:35:41,740 --> 00:35:43,775 If your wife isn't happy, she isn't gonna be calling 727 00:35:43,809 --> 00:35:45,511 your house at 2:00 in the morning. 728 00:35:45,544 --> 00:35:48,180 I don't know what you're talking about. 729 00:35:48,214 --> 00:35:50,849 Sure. I'll wrap it in a separate box. 730 00:35:50,882 --> 00:35:54,820 * When Christ was born * 731 00:35:54,853 --> 00:35:56,855 * O night * 732 00:35:56,888 --> 00:36:00,459 (camera shutter clicks) 733 00:36:00,492 --> 00:36:04,896 * O holy * 734 00:36:08,234 --> 00:36:12,404 * Night * 735 00:36:12,438 --> 00:36:16,642 * O night... * 736 00:36:16,675 --> 00:36:20,045 (doorbell rings) 737 00:36:20,078 --> 00:36:24,883 * Divine... * 738 00:36:30,389 --> 00:36:32,591 Merry Christmas. 739 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:36,762 I like to come into Jersey to do my Christmas shopping. 740 00:36:36,795 --> 00:36:39,331 The sales tax is two percent lower here than in the city. 741 00:36:39,365 --> 00:36:41,233 I was in the neighborhood, I figured I would just stop by 742 00:36:41,267 --> 00:36:43,235 and give you guys my gifts. 743 00:36:43,269 --> 00:36:45,604 It's not wise to drink alone. 744 00:36:45,637 --> 00:36:47,639 (laughs softly) 745 00:36:55,080 --> 00:36:57,449 This place is so suburban. 746 00:36:57,483 --> 00:36:59,351 I mean that as a compliment. 747 00:36:59,385 --> 00:37:01,753 Any man who tells you he wouldn't give it all up 748 00:37:01,787 --> 00:37:04,556 and end up in his own version of this place is lying to you. 749 00:37:04,590 --> 00:37:06,925 I prefer a little more flash in the decor. 750 00:37:06,958 --> 00:37:09,761 At least four kids, but the woman... 751 00:37:09,795 --> 00:37:11,797 woman would be just like you. 752 00:37:18,604 --> 00:37:20,772 All you playboys long for family life, 753 00:37:20,806 --> 00:37:23,909 but you couldn't stand it once you got it. 754 00:37:23,942 --> 00:37:25,944 (laughs) 755 00:37:27,313 --> 00:37:30,282 When I was 25, maybe. 756 00:37:30,316 --> 00:37:32,818 But now... 757 00:37:32,851 --> 00:37:34,653 now, I get lonely. 758 00:37:34,686 --> 00:37:36,688 Especially this time of year. 759 00:37:39,525 --> 00:37:41,493 (sighs) 760 00:37:44,630 --> 00:37:46,432 When does Stan get home? 761 00:37:46,465 --> 00:37:50,068 Um, he's... 762 00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:52,070 out Christmas shopping with our daughter. 763 00:37:52,103 --> 00:37:54,906 I'm used to not seeing him around much these days. 764 00:37:54,940 --> 00:37:57,142 You have him working such crazy hours. 765 00:37:57,175 --> 00:37:59,277 He's more married to you than he is to me. 766 00:37:59,311 --> 00:38:03,248 I don't think I've ever called Stan into the city after hours. 767 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:07,118 Well, if you're not calling him in, then who is? 768 00:38:09,388 --> 00:38:11,957 Beats me. 769 00:38:11,990 --> 00:38:15,827 I'm not the only one he reports to. 770 00:38:15,861 --> 00:38:18,964 You should ask him. 771 00:38:25,537 --> 00:38:29,441 I get why he's working so hard, though. 772 00:38:29,475 --> 00:38:34,012 I mean, I was the same way, at first. 773 00:38:34,045 --> 00:38:36,648 Nothing feels better than success. 774 00:38:36,682 --> 00:38:39,551 You get addicted. 775 00:38:39,585 --> 00:38:42,521 Problem is that you can't control yourself. 776 00:38:42,554 --> 00:38:46,792 You start caring more about the next fix. 777 00:38:46,825 --> 00:38:49,528 New suit, new car, new girl. 778 00:38:49,561 --> 00:38:54,566 Instead of what's really important: family. 779 00:38:58,269 --> 00:39:00,906 But you can understand that, right? 780 00:39:00,939 --> 00:39:05,511 People need that ego hit sometimes. 781 00:39:05,544 --> 00:39:07,946 Even in the suburbs? 782 00:39:10,115 --> 00:39:12,083 I mean, when was the last time 783 00:39:12,117 --> 00:39:14,285 you had an experience that was brand-new? 784 00:39:15,754 --> 00:39:18,424 Hmm? 785 00:39:18,457 --> 00:39:20,459 One that was just for you? 786 00:39:33,872 --> 00:39:36,041 Weird. 787 00:39:36,074 --> 00:39:39,110 You've kissed all those supermodels and beauty queens, 788 00:39:39,144 --> 00:39:41,913 and you're still not very good at it. 789 00:39:41,947 --> 00:39:44,583 I'll do better next time. 790 00:39:44,616 --> 00:39:46,585 There won't be a next time. 791 00:39:46,618 --> 00:39:47,686 -(door opens) -STAN: Hey, honey? 792 00:39:47,719 --> 00:39:50,622 Whose Mercedes is out front? 793 00:39:56,495 --> 00:39:58,029 MATT: Stanley! 794 00:39:58,063 --> 00:39:59,631 -Hey, baby. -Welcome home. 795 00:39:59,665 --> 00:40:01,399 AMANDA (laughing): Mommy! 796 00:40:01,433 --> 00:40:03,101 What are you doing here? 797 00:40:03,134 --> 00:40:04,936 Playing Santa. 798 00:40:04,970 --> 00:40:07,405 Dropping off presents for you and the kids. 799 00:40:09,641 --> 00:40:11,643 All the way out to Jersey? 800 00:40:16,615 --> 00:40:18,016 Come sit on my lap. 801 00:40:19,485 --> 00:40:20,886 Well, thanks for coming by, man. 802 00:40:20,919 --> 00:40:24,389 I'll... I'll show you out. 803 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:25,791 Patty. 804 00:40:25,824 --> 00:40:27,425 Thank you for the wine and the chat. 805 00:40:27,459 --> 00:40:29,528 Yep. Thanks, Matt. Merry Christmas. 806 00:40:31,997 --> 00:40:34,199 MATT: Heck of a woman you got there, Stan. 807 00:40:36,301 --> 00:40:38,704 Don't fuck it up. 808 00:40:40,872 --> 00:40:43,509 Next time you want to come to my house, 809 00:40:43,542 --> 00:40:46,612 you call me first. 810 00:40:47,846 --> 00:40:49,848 Merry Christmas, bud. 811 00:40:53,151 --> 00:40:54,620 PATTY: Let's go take a bath. 812 00:40:54,653 --> 00:40:56,021 Patty. 813 00:40:56,054 --> 00:40:57,489 What was all that about? 814 00:40:57,523 --> 00:41:00,191 He told you. He was just dropping off some presents. 815 00:41:01,493 --> 00:41:03,495 (door opens) 816 00:41:09,367 --> 00:41:11,202 PRAY TELL: Are y'all ready? 817 00:41:11,236 --> 00:41:13,505 Because the category is: 818 00:41:13,539 --> 00:41:17,509 Stone Cold Face. 819 00:41:17,543 --> 00:41:18,810 * Don't you give me... * 820 00:41:18,844 --> 00:41:20,211 PRAY TELL: Yes. 821 00:41:20,245 --> 00:41:21,446 Here she comes. 822 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:22,648 Slender. 823 00:41:22,681 --> 00:41:24,983 Tender. 824 00:41:25,016 --> 00:41:26,217 For your gender. 825 00:41:26,251 --> 00:41:28,019 Looking like a red Virginia Slim. 826 00:41:28,053 --> 00:41:29,521 Judges, your scores. 827 00:41:29,555 --> 00:41:32,891 Nine, nine, nine, nine. 828 00:41:32,924 --> 00:41:34,893 Thank you very much. 829 00:41:34,926 --> 00:41:36,895 Next. 830 00:41:36,928 --> 00:41:38,697 (cheering, applause) 831 00:41:40,098 --> 00:41:43,735 This is a face category, not a fashion category. 832 00:41:43,769 --> 00:41:45,837 If God hath given you 833 00:41:45,871 --> 00:41:48,740 the eyebrows of Brooke Shields, 834 00:41:48,774 --> 00:41:50,709 show the motherfuckers off! 835 00:41:50,742 --> 00:41:52,377 (crowd booing) 836 00:41:52,410 --> 00:41:54,212 Ah! 837 00:41:54,245 --> 00:41:58,216 And the princess has arrived! 838 00:41:58,249 --> 00:42:01,419 Yes. 839 00:42:01,452 --> 00:42:03,889 Breathtaking. 840 00:42:03,922 --> 00:42:08,059 This chilling angel has clearly been resuscitated. 841 00:42:08,093 --> 00:42:09,928 (cheering) 842 00:42:09,961 --> 00:42:11,229 Uh-huh. 843 00:42:11,262 --> 00:42:13,431 Judges, your scores? 844 00:42:13,464 --> 00:42:15,601 Ten, ten, ten, ten. 845 00:42:15,634 --> 00:42:18,837 Breathtaking scores for the frostiest bitch in New York. 846 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:22,207 Grand prize, Miss Angel, Evangelista. 847 00:42:22,240 --> 00:42:24,442 (cheering) 848 00:42:24,475 --> 00:42:26,778 -* And to all * -PRAY TELL: You know it's yours. 849 00:42:26,812 --> 00:42:28,747 -You know it's yours. -* A good night... * 850 00:42:51,302 --> 00:42:53,705 How did we do? 851 00:42:53,739 --> 00:42:55,941 First runner up. 852 00:42:55,974 --> 00:42:57,442 Not bad. 853 00:42:57,475 --> 00:42:59,711 Yeah, we would've won if you were there. 854 00:42:59,745 --> 00:43:02,614 It tore up my guts to keep it from you. 855 00:43:02,648 --> 00:43:05,083 No, you were right. 856 00:43:08,286 --> 00:43:10,088 You're a good mother. 857 00:43:19,665 --> 00:43:21,633 I was sitting here in the dark 858 00:43:21,667 --> 00:43:25,570 trying to remember when I found out Santa Claus wasn't real. 859 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:30,441 No one ever told me straight out. 860 00:43:30,475 --> 00:43:32,243 It didn't come like a bullet, 861 00:43:32,277 --> 00:43:36,114 it came like poison. 862 00:43:36,147 --> 00:43:39,785 You know, the kind that act real slow? 863 00:43:39,818 --> 00:43:42,988 So you don't even know it's there until you're dead. 864 00:43:43,021 --> 00:43:45,824 My sister made sure to tell me the second someone told her. 865 00:43:45,857 --> 00:43:48,927 Came right into my room and announced it. 866 00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:51,763 "Santa ain't real." 867 00:43:51,797 --> 00:43:55,533 I couldn't have been more than four years old. 868 00:43:55,566 --> 00:43:58,169 Did you believe her? 869 00:43:58,203 --> 00:44:00,005 I mean, a hundred percent? 870 00:44:00,038 --> 00:44:01,606 Nah. 871 00:44:01,639 --> 00:44:02,808 I guess I didn't. 872 00:44:02,841 --> 00:44:04,776 (laughs softly) 873 00:44:04,810 --> 00:44:07,879 I want to go back there. 874 00:44:07,913 --> 00:44:09,314 I mean, not back home 875 00:44:09,347 --> 00:44:11,082 or to my parents, but... 876 00:44:14,920 --> 00:44:17,989 ...I want to go back to when I could be innocent. 877 00:44:18,023 --> 00:44:22,327 Or at least remember when I lost it. 878 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:25,831 You don't know that that feeling's not forever 879 00:44:25,864 --> 00:44:28,734 until it's too late. 880 00:44:45,016 --> 00:44:48,954 -(door opens, closes) -* Chestnuts roasting on an open fire * 881 00:44:51,723 --> 00:44:54,860 * Jack Frost nipping at your nose... * 882 00:44:54,893 --> 00:44:57,062 -(gasps) -(Damon laughs) 883 00:44:57,095 --> 00:44:59,364 -(chuckles) -Morning, sleepyhead. 884 00:44:59,397 --> 00:45:00,932 (chuckles) 885 00:45:00,966 --> 00:45:02,267 Mm-hmm? 886 00:45:02,300 --> 00:45:06,838 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 887 00:45:06,872 --> 00:45:08,840 Are you hungry? I made you breakfast. 888 00:45:08,874 --> 00:45:11,209 Oh. (chuckles) 889 00:45:11,242 --> 00:45:13,745 Christmas morning was always special in my house. 890 00:45:13,779 --> 00:45:15,680 Traditions are important to me. 891 00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:17,883 We'll start our own, then. 892 00:45:26,091 --> 00:45:27,192 Bam. 893 00:45:27,225 --> 00:45:28,927 (laughs) 894 00:45:30,161 --> 00:45:33,431 (rattles) 895 00:45:33,464 --> 00:45:34,866 What is it? 896 00:45:34,900 --> 00:45:36,401 You got to open it. 897 00:45:41,840 --> 00:45:45,777 (laughs) 898 00:45:45,811 --> 00:45:48,646 This is the one that I was eyeing at The Wiz. 899 00:45:49,680 --> 00:45:51,149 Wait, did you mop this? 900 00:45:51,182 --> 00:45:53,885 No, I saved my coins. 901 00:45:53,919 --> 00:45:56,788 You deserve it, and more. 902 00:45:58,289 --> 00:46:01,592 * Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. * 903 00:46:01,626 --> 00:46:03,628 (laughs) 904 00:46:06,431 --> 00:46:08,834 * And so, I'm offer... * 905 00:46:08,867 --> 00:46:10,068 Mm. 906 00:46:10,101 --> 00:46:12,137 Is this my Christmas present? 907 00:46:12,170 --> 00:46:13,905 The first part. 908 00:46:13,939 --> 00:46:15,106 Yeah. 909 00:46:15,140 --> 00:46:18,810 * To kids from one to 92 * 910 00:46:21,046 --> 00:46:24,015 * Although it's been said * 911 00:46:24,049 --> 00:46:26,852 * Many times, many ways * 912 00:46:26,885 --> 00:46:28,453 * Merry Christmas... * 913 00:46:28,486 --> 00:46:29,654 I'm ready. 914 00:46:29,687 --> 00:46:32,157 Wait, are you sure? 915 00:46:40,165 --> 00:46:43,902 Ricky... I'm ready. 916 00:46:45,803 --> 00:46:48,506 * Although it's been said * 917 00:46:48,539 --> 00:46:50,808 * Many times, many ways... * 918 00:46:50,842 --> 00:46:52,443 AMANDA: How do we play? 919 00:46:52,477 --> 00:46:54,112 STAN: This is The Game of Life, baby. 920 00:46:54,145 --> 00:46:57,115 You just, you spin the wheel. 921 00:46:57,148 --> 00:46:58,984 Yeah, and you move it through the board. 922 00:46:59,017 --> 00:47:01,319 And then you, uh, you get stuff on the way, 923 00:47:01,352 --> 00:47:03,188 and wh-whoever gets the most money 924 00:47:03,221 --> 00:47:04,856 and-and gets married and has the most kids 925 00:47:04,890 --> 00:47:06,457 at the end of the game wins. 926 00:47:06,491 --> 00:47:08,026 BOBBI: And if there isn't a part of the game 927 00:47:08,059 --> 00:47:09,861 where you pee every time you sneeze 928 00:47:09,895 --> 00:47:11,162 and every so-called friend disappoints you, 929 00:47:11,196 --> 00:47:12,864 -it's a fraud. -Bobbi. 930 00:47:12,898 --> 00:47:15,901 BOBBI: A child should know the truth. 931 00:47:17,835 --> 00:47:20,071 (sighs) 932 00:47:23,208 --> 00:47:25,710 Mommy missed one of her presents. 933 00:47:25,743 --> 00:47:28,313 We got to give it to her. 934 00:47:28,346 --> 00:47:29,948 (clears throat) Stay here, okay? 935 00:47:36,721 --> 00:47:39,891 You missed one. 936 00:47:39,925 --> 00:47:42,027 I'll do it later. 937 00:47:42,060 --> 00:47:43,761 (sighs) 938 00:47:43,794 --> 00:47:46,497 Come on, it's Christmas morning. 939 00:47:46,531 --> 00:47:48,333 There are more presents under that tree 940 00:47:48,366 --> 00:47:50,335 than the past three years combined. 941 00:47:50,368 --> 00:47:52,737 You've been acting like this the whole time. 942 00:47:52,770 --> 00:47:54,672 What's up with you? 943 00:47:54,705 --> 00:47:56,874 Matt told me about never making you work late. 944 00:47:58,476 --> 00:47:59,710 You've been lying to me. 945 00:48:01,446 --> 00:48:03,781 What the hell are you talking about? 946 00:48:03,814 --> 00:48:06,184 I'm talking about you being a cheating asshole. 947 00:48:06,217 --> 00:48:08,386 I'm talking about you sticking your dick in other women 948 00:48:08,419 --> 00:48:10,288 and then coming home to me. 949 00:48:10,321 --> 00:48:11,789 Who is she, huh? 950 00:48:11,822 --> 00:48:14,425 She one of those whore secretaries? 951 00:48:14,459 --> 00:48:17,262 Come on, kids, Mommy and Daddy need to talk. 952 00:48:17,295 --> 00:48:19,097 Wouldn't be Christmas without a fight. 953 00:48:19,130 --> 00:48:20,298 You lost your mind? 954 00:48:20,331 --> 00:48:21,566 This is your mother talking. 955 00:48:21,599 --> 00:48:22,800 She's constantly undermining you. 956 00:48:22,833 --> 00:48:24,269 BOBBI: Don't put this on me. 957 00:48:24,302 --> 00:48:26,471 I never said a bad word about you in my life. 958 00:48:26,504 --> 00:48:28,706 -Not now, Ma, okay? -STAN: Stop. 959 00:48:28,739 --> 00:48:30,041 Patty, stop. 960 00:48:30,075 --> 00:48:31,709 Listen to me. 961 00:48:31,742 --> 00:48:33,478 Matt isn't my only boss. 962 00:48:33,511 --> 00:48:35,280 I report to ten different people. 963 00:48:35,313 --> 00:48:37,148 He's jealous of what you and I have. 964 00:48:37,182 --> 00:48:39,417 Your daughter told me about the two presents. 965 00:48:39,450 --> 00:48:42,720 You couldn't have waited 966 00:48:42,753 --> 00:48:46,624 till you weren't with our kid to buy your girlfriend a present? 967 00:48:46,657 --> 00:48:50,261 I don't have a girlfriend. 968 00:48:53,999 --> 00:48:57,068 Want me to prove it? 969 00:48:57,102 --> 00:49:00,405 Merry Christmas. 970 00:49:00,438 --> 00:49:04,909 Yes, I bought a bracelet and a necklace. 971 00:49:04,942 --> 00:49:08,246 And I felt like shit about how much I've been working, 972 00:49:08,279 --> 00:49:10,315 and I haven't been home to help with the kids, 973 00:49:10,348 --> 00:49:12,483 and so I bought you both. 974 00:49:16,387 --> 00:49:18,789 I'm sorry. I'm just... 975 00:49:18,823 --> 00:49:21,626 I'm not used to not having you around all the time, 976 00:49:21,659 --> 00:49:23,094 and it's just me and the kids 977 00:49:23,128 --> 00:49:24,996 and all these thoughts in my brain. 978 00:49:25,030 --> 00:49:28,633 Yeah, I know, I know. It's okay. 979 00:49:28,666 --> 00:49:30,668 It's okay. 980 00:49:32,203 --> 00:49:35,640 We just got to make it through the next couple years, okay? 981 00:49:35,673 --> 00:49:37,775 You know what my favorite part of Christmas is? 982 00:49:37,808 --> 00:49:39,377 Your mom being here? 983 00:49:41,012 --> 00:49:43,381 No. 984 00:49:43,414 --> 00:49:46,951 No, and it's not the presents or the decorations or the music. 985 00:49:46,984 --> 00:49:48,519 It's... 986 00:49:48,553 --> 00:49:53,391 it's just us together as a family all day. 987 00:49:53,424 --> 00:49:55,526 I love you. 988 00:49:55,560 --> 00:49:58,229 I know, baby. I love you, too. 989 00:50:03,868 --> 00:50:06,904 Merry Christmas. 990 00:50:06,937 --> 00:50:08,639 ("Santa Baby" by Earth Kitt playing) 991 00:50:08,673 --> 00:50:12,310 * Santa baby, just slip a sable * 992 00:50:12,343 --> 00:50:16,481 * Under the tree for me * 993 00:50:16,514 --> 00:50:18,816 * Been an awful good girl * 994 00:50:18,849 --> 00:50:21,919 * Santa baby * 995 00:50:21,952 --> 00:50:25,290 * So hurry down the chimney tonight * 996 00:50:31,729 --> 00:50:33,398 * Santa baby * 997 00:50:33,431 --> 00:50:37,335 * A '54 convertible, too * 998 00:50:37,368 --> 00:50:40,171 * Light blue * 999 00:50:40,205 --> 00:50:41,606 * I'll wait up for you... * 1000 00:50:41,639 --> 00:50:45,776 Oh, stop it. You're flattering me. 1001 00:50:45,810 --> 00:50:48,579 Stop it. 1002 00:50:51,816 --> 00:50:55,520 Angel, you naughty, naughty girl, you. 1003 00:50:55,553 --> 00:50:58,055 So naughty. 1004 00:50:58,089 --> 00:51:02,460 * Think of all the fellas that I * 1005 00:51:02,493 --> 00:51:05,029 * Haven't kissed * 1006 00:51:05,062 --> 00:51:06,564 * Next year * 1007 00:51:06,597 --> 00:51:09,934 * I could be just as good * 1008 00:51:09,967 --> 00:51:11,302 * If you check off * 1009 00:51:11,336 --> 00:51:15,640 * My Christmas list. * 1010 00:51:37,262 --> 00:51:39,264 (exhales, sniffles) 1011 00:51:46,137 --> 00:51:49,474 ("Jingle Bells" playing) 1012 00:51:51,276 --> 00:51:54,111 * Jingle bells, jingle bells... * 1013 00:51:54,145 --> 00:51:57,582 Boy, what are you doing? There's a reason it's wrapped. 1014 00:51:57,615 --> 00:51:59,984 Just tell me if Blanca's coming. 1015 00:52:00,017 --> 00:52:02,687 Put the present down, please. 1016 00:52:10,695 --> 00:52:12,497 You think this need more salt? 1017 00:52:12,530 --> 00:52:14,432 Don't ask me. 1018 00:52:14,465 --> 00:52:17,001 I ain't never cooked anything besides a can of Chunky's. 1019 00:52:17,034 --> 00:52:19,270 Oh, well, what's wrong with you? 1020 00:52:19,304 --> 00:52:21,472 You still broken up about your married white boy? 1021 00:52:21,506 --> 00:52:24,675 Get over it. You here with your family now. 1022 00:52:24,709 --> 00:52:28,679 The men will come and go, but we always here for you. 1023 00:52:28,713 --> 00:52:31,516 -* Making spirits bright * -(muffled whoosh) 1024 00:52:31,549 --> 00:52:33,551 * What fun it is to ride and sing... * 1025 00:52:33,584 --> 00:52:34,552 (Angel gasps) 1026 00:52:34,585 --> 00:52:36,053 BOTH: The turkey! 1027 00:52:36,086 --> 00:52:40,124 Oh, shit! Shit, shit. Oh, shit. 1028 00:52:40,157 --> 00:52:43,561 -What-what do I do? -Open the window. 1029 00:52:43,594 --> 00:52:44,995 Hurry up, hurry. 1030 00:52:45,029 --> 00:52:46,497 (coughing) 1031 00:52:50,535 --> 00:52:51,836 * Jingle bells, jingle bells * 1032 00:52:51,869 --> 00:52:55,206 * Jingle all the way * 1033 00:52:55,240 --> 00:52:57,074 * Oh, what fun it is to ride * 1034 00:52:57,107 --> 00:52:59,043 * In a one-horse open sleigh... * 1035 00:52:59,076 --> 00:53:01,078 What are we gonna eat now? 1036 00:53:01,111 --> 00:53:04,315 (laughter) 1037 00:53:04,349 --> 00:53:07,318 What y'all laughing at? 1038 00:53:07,352 --> 00:53:08,353 Oh, my... 1039 00:53:16,927 --> 00:53:18,663 I would order this platter. 1040 00:53:18,696 --> 00:53:20,731 BLANCA: All right, 1041 00:53:20,765 --> 00:53:22,500 before y'all fingers get greasy, 1042 00:53:22,533 --> 00:53:23,868 let's open some of these gifts. 1043 00:53:23,901 --> 00:53:25,903 You ain't got to tell me twice. 1044 00:53:27,738 --> 00:53:29,006 DAMON: Ooh. 1045 00:53:29,039 --> 00:53:30,140 Uh-huh. 1046 00:53:31,542 --> 00:53:32,777 For you, Ricky. 1047 00:53:44,154 --> 00:53:45,523 Damon. 1048 00:53:45,556 --> 00:53:47,925 -LIL PAPI: Aw, shit! -Thank you. 1049 00:53:47,958 --> 00:53:51,061 I'm-a be stylin' and profilin'. 1050 00:53:54,299 --> 00:53:55,966 Look inside. 1051 00:54:00,738 --> 00:54:03,308 Gonna need some socks for them feet. (laughs) 1052 00:54:03,341 --> 00:54:04,609 Thank you. 1053 00:54:08,313 --> 00:54:09,614 (sniffs) 1054 00:54:09,647 --> 00:54:10,981 Thank you. 1055 00:54:11,015 --> 00:54:13,318 I got you. 1056 00:54:16,654 --> 00:54:18,823 This one's for you. 1057 00:54:27,798 --> 00:54:29,567 Before I met you, everything was in black and white. 1058 00:54:29,600 --> 00:54:33,571 And that kind of thinking don't work in a gray world. 1059 00:54:33,604 --> 00:54:37,775 You taught me to appreciate life and treasure every breath. 1060 00:54:37,808 --> 00:54:42,112 You adjusted my focus and now I see in color. 1061 00:54:42,146 --> 00:54:44,349 I just hope you do that for other people. 1062 00:54:48,986 --> 00:54:50,988 Yeah. 1063 00:54:57,695 --> 00:55:00,498 Angel, you... you didn't open your present. 1064 00:55:00,531 --> 00:55:03,000 Mm-mmm. I told you I didn't want anything. 1065 00:55:03,033 --> 00:55:06,170 Oh, girl, open it. 1066 00:55:13,411 --> 00:55:16,414 -Mm-mmm, not with that fork. -(laughter) 1067 00:55:36,534 --> 00:55:38,536 (sighs) 1068 00:55:54,585 --> 00:55:56,587 * 1069 00:56:14,238 --> 00:56:17,608 Lord Jesus, you got us bawling like bitches 1070 00:56:17,642 --> 00:56:19,043 before we've even eaten. 1071 00:56:19,076 --> 00:56:20,578 (laughter) 1072 00:56:20,611 --> 00:56:24,449 What is wrong with you? 1073 00:56:27,952 --> 00:56:30,421 We all pitched in, Mother, and got you this. 1074 00:56:30,455 --> 00:56:33,323 Now what is this? 1075 00:56:35,392 --> 00:56:37,094 Okay. 1076 00:56:39,564 --> 00:56:42,600 -It's a cute wrapper. -(laughter) 1077 00:56:42,633 --> 00:56:44,935 -I picked it out. -Okay, you right. 1078 00:56:53,177 --> 00:56:56,447 So it's a heart 'cause that's what you are to us. 1079 00:56:56,481 --> 00:56:58,248 Our heart. 1080 00:57:04,922 --> 00:57:07,157 (sniffles) 1081 00:57:07,191 --> 00:57:09,460 Excuse me. Thank you. 1082 00:57:09,494 --> 00:57:11,596 LIL PAPI: I love y'all. 1083 00:57:11,629 --> 00:57:14,565 But could we eat? 1084 00:57:14,599 --> 00:57:15,600 -Oh. -Boy. 1085 00:57:15,633 --> 00:57:19,436 -Yes, please. -Chin up, sweetheart. 1086 00:57:19,470 --> 00:57:22,740 Daddy's hungry, hungry. 1087 00:57:22,773 --> 00:57:24,475 -Pass the lo mein. -Merry Christmas, y'all. 1088 00:57:24,509 --> 00:57:26,477 Merry Christmas. 1089 00:57:26,511 --> 00:57:28,479 (indistinct chatter, laughter) 1090 00:57:28,513 --> 00:57:30,515 * 1091 00:59:01,071 --> 00:59:03,708 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH 1092 00:59:05,142 --> 00:59:06,911 (R & B playing) 1093 00:59:06,944 --> 00:59:10,615 MAN: I want to be on Broadway, on television. 1094 00:59:11,982 --> 00:59:14,384 I was put out of my house because I was gay. 1095 00:59:16,320 --> 00:59:19,724 You know, it's just really hard when you want to be who you are. 1096 00:59:19,757 --> 00:59:23,160 And coming to New York where everything is possible, you know. 1097 00:59:25,996 --> 00:59:28,065 I'm here. I'm here. I'm here! 1098 00:59:28,098 --> 00:59:30,968 (drumming) 1099 00:59:31,001 --> 00:59:32,970 (electronically altered voice) 1100 00:59:33,003 --> 00:59:34,939 (cheering) 1101 00:59:36,273 --> 00:59:38,108 I've been growin' the business. 1102 00:59:38,142 --> 00:59:40,444 You about to move into the big leagues. 1103 00:59:40,477 --> 00:59:42,613 Never thought life would be this good, 1104 00:59:42,647 --> 00:59:44,849 and it's worth whatever's comin'. 1105 00:59:47,484 --> 00:59:48,653 Stop right there! Freeze! 1106 00:59:52,022 --> 00:59:53,791 -Lucky me, man. Wait! -(screaming) 1107 00:59:53,824 --> 00:59:56,160 I always knew you wasn't built for this! 1108 00:59:56,193 --> 01:00:00,130 Not too long ago, you were happy with just a few hundred dollars. 1109 01:00:00,164 --> 01:00:01,565 How we grow, huh? 1110 01:00:01,598 --> 01:00:03,500 ANNOUNCER: Snowfall. Season premiere. 1111 01:00:03,533 --> 01:00:05,970 Thursday, July 19 on FX.