1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:03,003 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:03,090 --> 00:00:04,656 ♪ Yeah, wee ♪ 4 00:00:04,787 --> 00:00:06,702 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 5 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 6 00:00:08,660 --> 00:00:09,835 ♪ Ha ♪ 7 00:00:09,922 --> 00:00:12,360 ♪ O'er fields we go ♪ 8 00:00:13,622 --> 00:00:16,320 ♪ Laughing all the way ♪ 9 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:21,891 ♪ Bells on bobtails ring, yeah ♪ 10 00:00:23,632 --> 00:00:25,851 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 11 00:00:28,289 --> 00:00:32,032 ♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪ 12 00:00:32,162 --> 00:00:35,774 ♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪ 13 00:00:35,905 --> 00:00:38,516 ♪ Oh, I said Jingle Bells ♪ 14 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:40,431 Lily: [Giggles] Mommy Amber, 15 00:00:40,562 --> 00:00:42,433 this Christmas is gonna be the greatest! 16 00:00:42,520 --> 00:00:44,261 Amber: My mom always said, 17 00:00:44,392 --> 00:00:46,350 a great tree and great music makes the season. 18 00:00:46,481 --> 00:00:49,962 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 19 00:00:50,093 --> 00:00:51,529 Amber: Hang that bit over there, yeah? 20 00:00:51,660 --> 00:00:53,923 - The tree looks beautiful! - [Sighs] 21 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:55,577 - [Chuckles] You know it, Girl. [Sighs] 22 00:00:55,664 --> 00:00:57,796 Hmm! Ahem. 23 00:00:57,927 --> 00:00:59,276 ♪ Jingle Bells ♪ 24 00:00:59,407 --> 00:01:01,061 [Sighs] 25 00:01:02,845 --> 00:01:04,412 - Can you believe I've had this 26 00:01:04,542 --> 00:01:06,501 ever since I was your age? 27 00:01:06,588 --> 00:01:08,329 - Yes! 28 00:01:08,416 --> 00:01:10,418 - I used to cover our tree with it, 29 00:01:10,505 --> 00:01:12,420 but this is all that's left. - [Giggles] 30 00:01:14,813 --> 00:01:17,077 - No matter how many new decorations I get, 31 00:01:17,164 --> 00:01:19,688 I always leave room for 32 00:01:19,775 --> 00:01:22,082 a little piece of tradition. 33 00:01:23,257 --> 00:01:24,954 - What's tradition? 34 00:01:26,390 --> 00:01:29,437 - Something you carry with you your whole life 35 00:01:29,567 --> 00:01:31,569 because it has special meaning to you. 36 00:01:31,700 --> 00:01:33,397 - Is all of this tradition? 37 00:01:33,528 --> 00:01:35,182 - Oh, yes. 38 00:01:35,312 --> 00:01:37,053 Uh, decorating the tree, 39 00:01:37,184 --> 00:01:39,447 uh, hot chocolate... 40 00:01:39,577 --> 00:01:42,189 - Listening to the Motown Christmas album? 41 00:01:42,276 --> 00:01:45,105 - Oh, on a very old record player I got 42 00:01:45,235 --> 00:01:47,933 a hundred Christmases ago. - [Giggles] 43 00:01:48,064 --> 00:01:49,935 - You know, when I was a little girl, 44 00:01:50,066 --> 00:01:52,634 we used to decorate the tree, 45 00:01:54,375 --> 00:01:56,116 snuggle up by the fire. 46 00:01:56,203 --> 00:01:57,639 My dad, he'd fall asleep, 47 00:01:58,857 --> 00:02:00,772 and my mom and I, 48 00:02:00,859 --> 00:02:02,905 we'd watch "Miracle on 34th Street." 49 00:02:04,689 --> 00:02:06,822 That was our favorite. 50 00:02:06,952 --> 00:02:08,867 - Are we gonna watch it tonight?! 51 00:02:08,954 --> 00:02:11,131 - Hmmm. - It's tradition! 52 00:02:12,393 --> 00:02:14,873 - Okay, smarty! 53 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:17,789 - [Giggles] Yay! - High five! Yes! 54 00:02:17,876 --> 00:02:20,140 [Humming] 55 00:02:22,142 --> 00:02:24,187 Lily: Thank you, God, for Mommy Amber 56 00:02:24,318 --> 00:02:25,928 and for letting me stay with her 57 00:02:26,058 --> 00:02:28,235 until I get a forever home. 58 00:02:28,365 --> 00:02:30,628 She is really the best Christmas gift ever. 59 00:02:32,021 --> 00:02:33,457 Amen. - Amen. 60 00:02:34,632 --> 00:02:38,462 ♪♪ 61 00:02:38,549 --> 00:02:39,985 [Chalk rasps] 62 00:02:44,207 --> 00:02:45,513 [Light switch clicks] 63 00:02:45,643 --> 00:02:47,906 ♪♪ 64 00:02:48,037 --> 00:02:49,517 [Slippers clatter] 65 00:02:50,779 --> 00:02:52,302 [Blankets rustle] - All right, kiddo. 66 00:02:57,133 --> 00:02:58,308 - Good night. 67 00:02:59,962 --> 00:03:01,311 [Gentle kiss] - Good night. 68 00:03:01,398 --> 00:03:03,139 - Good night. 69 00:03:03,226 --> 00:03:04,967 [Footsteps recede] 70 00:03:05,054 --> 00:03:06,751 [Light clicks off] 71 00:03:06,838 --> 00:03:11,582 ♪♪ 72 00:03:11,713 --> 00:03:14,324 [Church organ plays] 73 00:03:14,455 --> 00:03:15,847 Rev. Dupont: People like to say 74 00:03:15,978 --> 00:03:18,154 "we're counting down the days." 75 00:03:18,285 --> 00:03:19,329 Well, let's talk about that. 76 00:03:22,593 --> 00:03:25,248 Y'all know sweet little Lily. - [Giggles] 77 00:03:25,379 --> 00:03:27,032 - Lily's been with my daughter for five months 78 00:03:27,163 --> 00:03:28,991 and she's spent half that time 79 00:03:29,121 --> 00:03:30,645 counting down to Christmas. 80 00:03:30,775 --> 00:03:32,168 Congregation: [Laughs] 81 00:03:32,255 --> 00:03:34,388 - Well, here we are, 82 00:03:34,518 --> 00:03:36,955 just two weeks before the big day. 83 00:03:37,042 --> 00:03:38,740 What do you think Mary was doing 84 00:03:38,827 --> 00:03:40,350 two weeks before Christmas? 85 00:03:42,439 --> 00:03:44,049 Getting ready to board a donkey to Bethlehem? 86 00:03:44,136 --> 00:03:45,225 Congregation: [Laughs] - Yes. 87 00:03:46,704 --> 00:03:48,967 But like any mother-to-be, 88 00:03:49,098 --> 00:03:52,057 I imagine she was counting down to the big day. 89 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:55,365 The day when she would bring her precious son 90 00:03:55,496 --> 00:03:57,759 into the world. 91 00:03:57,889 --> 00:04:00,892 Think about the hardship she had to endure 92 00:04:00,979 --> 00:04:03,417 giving birth to our Lord and Savior, 93 00:04:03,504 --> 00:04:05,462 and ask yourself, 94 00:04:05,593 --> 00:04:06,811 what will you be doing with your two weeks 95 00:04:06,942 --> 00:04:08,813 before Christmas? 96 00:04:08,900 --> 00:04:10,641 On Christmas day... 97 00:04:10,728 --> 00:04:12,513 and beyond... 98 00:04:13,731 --> 00:04:15,864 what gift will you give to the world? 99 00:04:17,082 --> 00:04:20,303 To your closest friends? Your family? 100 00:04:20,390 --> 00:04:22,436 To the one person who needs you the most? 101 00:04:23,698 --> 00:04:26,266 What gift will you give this Christmas? 102 00:04:29,878 --> 00:04:32,446 ♪ Angels we have heard on high ♪ 103 00:04:33,969 --> 00:04:37,929 ♪ Sweetly singing o'er the plains ♪ 104 00:04:38,060 --> 00:04:40,584 ♪ And the mountains in reply ♪ 105 00:04:42,151 --> 00:04:44,719 ♪ Echoing their joyous strains ♪ 106 00:04:45,894 --> 00:04:47,809 ♪ Glo-o-o- ♪ 107 00:04:47,896 --> 00:04:49,419 ♪ o-o-o-o ♪ 108 00:04:49,506 --> 00:04:51,943 ♪ -o-o-ria ♪ 109 00:04:52,030 --> 00:04:53,554 Glenda: I heard you up there, big brother, 110 00:04:53,684 --> 00:04:55,773 calling folks out. 111 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:58,776 "What are you gonna do with your two weeks 112 00:04:58,863 --> 00:05:01,301 before Christmas?" All: [Laugh] 113 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:03,215 - And...?! 114 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:05,348 - Well, I'm doing what I always do. 115 00:05:05,479 --> 00:05:08,046 I'm putting on the Christmas pageant. 116 00:05:08,177 --> 00:05:11,006 Hmm, you know Glenda Harris is always on point! 117 00:05:11,093 --> 00:05:13,269 - [Chuckling] 118 00:05:13,356 --> 00:05:15,315 - Lily's gonna be in the pageant this year! 119 00:05:15,445 --> 00:05:17,752 - Mm-hmm! - I'm singing "Silent Night!" 120 00:05:17,882 --> 00:05:19,797 - Her very first solo! 121 00:05:19,928 --> 00:05:21,712 - Aw, yes. 122 00:05:21,799 --> 00:05:23,801 - You're gonna be amazing. 123 00:05:23,888 --> 00:05:25,542 - Do you think the pageant's gonna bring in enough 124 00:05:25,629 --> 00:05:27,544 for the roof repairs, Sis? 125 00:05:27,631 --> 00:05:29,807 - I promised you that we would have a new roof 126 00:05:29,894 --> 00:05:31,548 for the centennial celebration 127 00:05:31,679 --> 00:05:33,724 and we will! 128 00:05:33,855 --> 00:05:35,900 - Well, let me know if you want help, Auntie. 129 00:05:36,031 --> 00:05:39,077 - Amber, your mom and I started this pageant 130 00:05:39,208 --> 00:05:40,688 when we were in college. 131 00:05:42,298 --> 00:05:44,822 Since she passed over, it's been up to me 132 00:05:44,953 --> 00:05:46,868 to keep the tradition going 133 00:05:46,998 --> 00:05:48,348 and I have remained 134 00:05:49,958 --> 00:05:52,830 one thousand percent committed to that... 135 00:05:52,917 --> 00:05:54,658 [Glenda's phone rings] 136 00:05:54,745 --> 00:05:57,531 Oh. 137 00:05:57,618 --> 00:06:00,098 - Mm-mm, didn't Pastor say no phones at the table? 138 00:06:00,185 --> 00:06:03,014 - Hush boy. My baby's calling. 139 00:06:03,101 --> 00:06:05,060 Hey, Elaine! Oh... Melvin? 140 00:06:06,409 --> 00:06:08,280 - That was a great message today, Pastor. 141 00:06:08,411 --> 00:06:09,978 - Thank you. - Yeah, he only slept through 142 00:06:10,108 --> 00:06:12,067 like half of it. - [Laughter] 143 00:06:12,197 --> 00:06:13,938 Amber: Just like when we were in school? 144 00:06:14,069 --> 00:06:16,158 - Elaine had the twins! All: What?! 145 00:06:16,288 --> 00:06:17,855 - Uh huh! - Two weeks early?! 146 00:06:17,942 --> 00:06:19,422 - Yes. - What?! 147 00:06:19,553 --> 00:06:21,468 - Ha, ha! 148 00:06:21,598 --> 00:06:23,121 - I gotta go to Texas. She's gonna need her mama. 149 00:06:23,252 --> 00:06:24,688 Um, what do I- what do I need to do? 150 00:06:24,819 --> 00:06:26,516 - I'll book a flight. - Right. 151 00:06:26,647 --> 00:06:27,648 - Ham can drive you to the airport. 152 00:06:27,778 --> 00:06:30,607 - Um, I, I'm a grandma y'all! I'm a grandma! 153 00:06:30,694 --> 00:06:32,392 [Laughs joyfully] - Oh! 154 00:06:34,829 --> 00:06:36,787 - Aw! - Oh, my goodness. 155 00:06:36,918 --> 00:06:39,268 She got me, she got me. Come on, I gotta go. 156 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:41,096 - [Laughing] 157 00:06:41,226 --> 00:06:43,751 - Wait! What about the pageant?! 158 00:06:43,881 --> 00:06:45,666 ♪♪ 159 00:06:45,753 --> 00:06:47,798 - Oh. 160 00:06:47,885 --> 00:06:49,844 - I can do it. 161 00:06:49,974 --> 00:06:51,541 - Uh, are-are you sure, Amber? 162 00:06:51,628 --> 00:06:53,630 I know how your schedule gets 163 00:06:53,761 --> 00:06:55,545 and being a social worker is not always about 164 00:06:55,632 --> 00:06:57,939 nine to five. - True, but I took time off 165 00:06:58,069 --> 00:07:00,158 for the holidays, so I'm good. 166 00:07:00,245 --> 00:07:03,597 Besides, I've watched you and mom all these years. 167 00:07:03,684 --> 00:07:05,686 Just give me a to-do list 168 00:07:05,773 --> 00:07:07,949 and I'll take care of everything. 169 00:07:08,079 --> 00:07:11,169 - Okay, but just do what I tell you. 170 00:07:11,256 --> 00:07:13,084 Nothing more, nothing less. 171 00:07:13,171 --> 00:07:15,304 - Got it! - I mean it. 172 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,785 - Auntie, I got you. Go! - Okay, bye! 173 00:07:19,047 --> 00:07:21,571 - Mwah! [Chuckles] 174 00:07:21,658 --> 00:07:23,921 - Okay, I'm gone y'all. Nicole, save me some pie. 175 00:07:24,008 --> 00:07:25,967 - No promises. - Wonderful! 176 00:07:26,054 --> 00:07:27,664 [Cheering] 177 00:07:27,751 --> 00:07:32,321 ♪♪ 178 00:07:32,408 --> 00:07:33,627 Amber: Thanks for staying to help, Dad. 179 00:07:35,759 --> 00:07:37,979 [Pan clatters] 180 00:07:38,066 --> 00:07:39,807 - I had no idea how much work went into 181 00:07:39,894 --> 00:07:41,852 this Christmas pageant. 182 00:07:41,983 --> 00:07:43,680 - Your aunt is a tough act to follow. 183 00:07:43,811 --> 00:07:45,682 - I know! 184 00:07:45,769 --> 00:07:47,989 I just need something big. 185 00:07:48,119 --> 00:07:49,991 Something special... 186 00:07:50,078 --> 00:07:52,384 so that we can raise all the money in one pop. 187 00:07:52,515 --> 00:07:54,517 - And Mt. Joy can look good for her hundredth birthday. 188 00:07:54,604 --> 00:07:56,606 - Exactly. 189 00:07:56,693 --> 00:07:58,695 - Mommy Amber, 190 00:07:58,782 --> 00:08:01,393 has Motown Records been around for a hundred years too? 191 00:08:01,524 --> 00:08:03,178 - Uh oh, first your mom, 192 00:08:03,308 --> 00:08:04,832 then you, now Lily? 193 00:08:04,962 --> 00:08:07,399 Heh, the Motown love is real. - Mm-hmm. 194 00:08:07,487 --> 00:08:10,272 Mom was all about Diana Ross 195 00:08:10,402 --> 00:08:11,969 and the Supremes, remember? 196 00:08:12,056 --> 00:08:13,971 - Oh, I remember. 197 00:08:14,102 --> 00:08:15,973 - And you like Smokey Robinson! 198 00:08:16,060 --> 00:08:18,193 - See, Dad, my girl knows what's up. 199 00:08:18,280 --> 00:08:20,761 [Laughing] 200 00:08:20,848 --> 00:08:22,545 - You should play some of his songs at the Christmas Pageant. 201 00:08:22,676 --> 00:08:25,069 ♪♪ 202 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:27,855 - Oh my gosh. That's actually a great idea! 203 00:08:29,465 --> 00:08:32,642 The pageant should be inspired by Motown Christmas music! 204 00:08:34,165 --> 00:08:36,516 - That would be a nice spin. - Yes! 205 00:08:36,603 --> 00:08:39,997 Even if people don't know Mt. Joy, they know Motown. 206 00:08:40,084 --> 00:08:41,521 That's the special hook! 207 00:08:42,826 --> 00:08:45,873 Lily, you are a genius! You know that? 208 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:48,353 - I know. All: [Laugh] 209 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:50,181 - Come here, Sweetie. Aw. 210 00:08:52,227 --> 00:08:53,881 Amber: Thanks again for coming, Deaconess Jones. 211 00:08:55,752 --> 00:08:58,233 - You know, I used to sing background for Marvin 212 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:00,540 back in the day. 213 00:09:00,627 --> 00:09:02,933 - Everybody in Detroit sang background for somebody 214 00:09:03,064 --> 00:09:05,632 back in the day. - Well, I'm just saying, 215 00:09:05,762 --> 00:09:07,764 that if we're going to go with this Motown theme, 216 00:09:07,851 --> 00:09:09,940 we should actually pull in some church members 217 00:09:10,071 --> 00:09:13,117 who actually sang for Motown. Or better yet, 218 00:09:13,204 --> 00:09:15,511 get a famous Motown artist 219 00:09:15,598 --> 00:09:17,557 to make an appearance! 220 00:09:17,644 --> 00:09:18,993 - Now that would be nice! 221 00:09:19,123 --> 00:09:20,864 - I vote for Smokey! - Oh! 222 00:09:20,995 --> 00:09:24,085 - Oh yes! - That sounds great, 223 00:09:24,215 --> 00:09:26,522 but how are we gonna get Smokey Robinson 224 00:09:26,653 --> 00:09:28,480 to our church on Christmas Eve? 225 00:09:28,611 --> 00:09:29,917 - Oh, come on, Nicole! 226 00:09:30,047 --> 00:09:31,701 You know I always have the perfect plan. 227 00:09:31,788 --> 00:09:33,573 - Ooh. 228 00:09:33,703 --> 00:09:35,792 - I do not have the perfect plan. 229 00:09:35,879 --> 00:09:38,926 I called Smokey's publicist, his agent, his manager, 230 00:09:39,056 --> 00:09:41,058 they said that he's booked solid 231 00:09:41,145 --> 00:09:43,321 and there's no way he can squeeze in another appearance. 232 00:09:43,408 --> 00:09:45,062 - Well, at least you tried. 233 00:09:45,149 --> 00:09:47,369 - Only other option is-- - Find someone else? 234 00:09:47,499 --> 00:09:50,285 - No. Go around his people 235 00:09:50,372 --> 00:09:51,939 and get straight to Smokey. 236 00:09:52,026 --> 00:09:54,332 - Told you. - What? 237 00:09:54,463 --> 00:09:56,291 - She told me you were gonna latch onto this 238 00:09:56,378 --> 00:09:58,336 like a pit bull. - Just like in middle school. 239 00:09:58,467 --> 00:10:00,164 Remember when you wrote a letter to the principal 240 00:10:00,295 --> 00:10:01,818 asking her to add chocolate milk to the menu 241 00:10:01,949 --> 00:10:03,994 and she said no? - And then you and Eddie 242 00:10:04,125 --> 00:10:05,953 staged a sit in until they met your demands? 243 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:08,390 - What, everybody loves chocolate milk. 244 00:10:08,477 --> 00:10:11,262 - [Sighs] Oh. Looks like you ran out of glitter. 245 00:10:11,349 --> 00:10:12,699 Here, let me grab some. 246 00:10:16,703 --> 00:10:18,530 - We have a situation on our hands. 247 00:10:18,661 --> 00:10:20,707 Amber is not gonna rest until we get Smokey. 248 00:10:20,794 --> 00:10:22,926 - Which means we're not gonna rest until we get Smokey. 249 00:10:23,057 --> 00:10:26,234 - [Sighs] We need to call for back up. 250 00:10:26,364 --> 00:10:27,757 - Yeah. Someone whose-who goes all crazy over this stuff 251 00:10:27,844 --> 00:10:29,411 like she does. 252 00:10:31,413 --> 00:10:32,762 - Eddie Root! 253 00:10:34,808 --> 00:10:35,635 ♪♪ 254 00:10:40,291 --> 00:10:41,249 ♪♪ 255 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:44,644 Man: This is a nice one. 256 00:10:45,775 --> 00:10:48,082 [Plucks guitar sings] - [Chuckles] 257 00:10:48,169 --> 00:10:49,736 Uh, I don't think that's how you hold it. 258 00:10:49,866 --> 00:10:51,825 Is that how you hold it? 259 00:10:51,912 --> 00:10:53,522 - [Laughs] May I? 260 00:10:54,175 --> 00:10:56,307 - Yes. Please. - Hey. How you doin'? 261 00:10:56,394 --> 00:10:58,527 - Good. - You good? 262 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:01,008 Okay, you just hold it like that. 263 00:11:01,138 --> 00:11:03,097 That's perfect. And then you just strum. 264 00:11:03,184 --> 00:11:04,838 [Guitar sings] 265 00:11:06,274 --> 00:11:08,580 There you go. Yeah. - What do you think, Baby? 266 00:11:08,668 --> 00:11:09,669 - I'm no baby! I'm six years old! 267 00:11:09,799 --> 00:11:11,192 - [Laughs] 268 00:11:12,759 --> 00:11:14,108 - Well, I was a whole six years old 269 00:11:14,238 --> 00:11:16,197 when my uncle taught me how to play guitar and piano. 270 00:11:16,284 --> 00:11:18,329 - Hmm. [Eddie's phone rings] 271 00:11:18,416 --> 00:11:20,636 - Yeah, you just strum. 272 00:11:20,767 --> 00:11:22,594 Move your fingers around a little bit. 273 00:11:22,725 --> 00:11:25,249 Yeah, there you go, that's perfect. 274 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:27,469 So, I'll leave you to it. And uh, 275 00:11:27,599 --> 00:11:29,471 as a Christmas bonus, I'll throw in three free lessons. 276 00:11:29,558 --> 00:11:30,777 - Oh, thank you. - Yes! - Okay? 277 00:11:30,864 --> 00:11:32,039 - Yeah. - Okay. 278 00:11:33,257 --> 00:11:35,172 - You like it? [Eddie's phone rings] 279 00:11:35,259 --> 00:11:37,305 - Oh, two calls in a row. This must be good! 280 00:11:37,435 --> 00:11:39,829 - I don't have much time. - Yeah, that makes two of us. 281 00:11:39,916 --> 00:11:41,613 - The church wants Smokey Robinson to come 282 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,398 to the Christmas Pageant because we have a leaky roof 283 00:11:43,485 --> 00:11:45,269 and next year is our centennial 284 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:47,489 and I know you used to play with Smokey back in the day 285 00:11:47,619 --> 00:11:49,883 so, I was hoping maybe you could pull like a one-two-- 286 00:11:50,013 --> 00:11:51,232 - Whoa, whoa, whoa, first of all, 287 00:11:51,319 --> 00:11:53,321 I didn't play with Smokey. My uncle did. 288 00:11:53,408 --> 00:11:55,192 Okay. I just tagged along with him. 289 00:11:55,279 --> 00:11:57,281 I was like 12-years-old. - You didn't keep in touch? 290 00:11:57,368 --> 00:11:59,283 Who doesn't keep in touch with Smokey Robinson? 291 00:11:59,370 --> 00:12:02,069 - Are you serious? - Eddie. I'm desperate here. 292 00:12:02,199 --> 00:12:05,028 Come on, man, help a brother out. 293 00:12:05,115 --> 00:12:06,247 Make some calls. 294 00:12:07,204 --> 00:12:08,858 Please. 295 00:12:08,945 --> 00:12:10,686 - Okay, okay, I guess I could try to find 296 00:12:10,773 --> 00:12:12,470 one of Uncle Acer's old bandmates. 297 00:12:12,557 --> 00:12:14,298 - Hey, that's my dude! Okay. 298 00:12:14,385 --> 00:12:16,213 Let me know what he says. Peace! 299 00:12:16,300 --> 00:12:17,737 - Hey, Ham, how is Am... [Call ends abruptly] 300 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,828 - Hey. - Ah, okay. All right. 301 00:12:21,958 --> 00:12:23,481 - I'll pick it up later. - Okay, good choice. 302 00:12:23,568 --> 00:12:24,221 - Thanks. 303 00:12:25,483 --> 00:12:27,485 - Is he coming?! - He's gonna make some calls 304 00:12:27,616 --> 00:12:29,313 and then get back to me. - Ham! Noooo! 305 00:12:29,400 --> 00:12:30,967 He needs to come to Detroit so he and you-know-who 306 00:12:31,054 --> 00:12:33,056 can work on this together. 307 00:12:33,143 --> 00:12:35,624 - Wait, so this isn't just about him getting Smokey? 308 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:37,278 - Of course not! Why would you think that? 309 00:12:37,408 --> 00:12:40,063 - Um, well, because? 310 00:12:41,282 --> 00:12:43,110 - Ham, do I have to spell everything out? 311 00:12:43,240 --> 00:12:44,589 - I mean, yeah it would probably help. 312 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:46,766 - [Sighs] Really, Ham? Eddie, Amber. 313 00:12:49,377 --> 00:12:51,901 - Oh. You're right. - Okay. 314 00:12:51,988 --> 00:12:53,903 - I'll call him back. 315 00:12:53,990 --> 00:12:55,905 [Footsteps recede] 316 00:12:55,992 --> 00:12:57,777 [Phone rings] 317 00:13:01,781 --> 00:13:03,521 - Dude, I have not had the chance to-- 318 00:13:03,652 --> 00:13:06,394 - Change of plans. You gotta come to Detroit. 319 00:13:06,481 --> 00:13:08,178 We need your help with the pageant. 320 00:13:08,309 --> 00:13:10,137 - I thought I was helping with Smokey. 321 00:13:10,224 --> 00:13:12,139 - Well, you can help more when you're here. 322 00:13:12,226 --> 00:13:14,619 - [Sighs] Detroit in December? Hard pass. 323 00:13:14,706 --> 00:13:16,273 Why do I get the feeling that you're up to something, Ham? 324 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:17,622 - No, no. I just um... 325 00:13:19,973 --> 00:13:21,975 okay you're gonna make me say it? 326 00:13:23,498 --> 00:13:25,717 I miss you, bro. 327 00:13:25,848 --> 00:13:27,502 Christmases haven't been the same since you left. 328 00:13:29,417 --> 00:13:30,984 - You good? - Yeah. 329 00:13:31,071 --> 00:13:33,160 - Yeah. [Both grunt] 330 00:13:34,596 --> 00:13:35,815 - All right. - Too much? 331 00:13:37,947 --> 00:13:39,862 - I have some time off for the holidays. 332 00:13:39,993 --> 00:13:41,821 - All right, let's go. Ham: Okay. 333 00:13:41,951 --> 00:13:43,997 - Yeah um, 334 00:13:44,127 --> 00:13:46,129 I guess I could hang out for a few days. 335 00:13:46,216 --> 00:13:48,653 - Wait... you serious? - Yeah. 336 00:13:48,740 --> 00:13:51,308 It's about time I came home. - Yes! 337 00:13:51,395 --> 00:13:53,528 Okay, great yeah, you can stay with me and Nicole. 338 00:13:55,138 --> 00:13:56,705 Oh uh, sorry, one more thing man: 339 00:13:58,925 --> 00:14:00,622 you still good at making wreaths? 340 00:14:03,059 --> 00:14:04,408 ♪ It's time for the fire [Footsteps thud] 341 00:14:04,495 --> 00:14:07,020 - Okay. - Okay. 342 00:14:07,150 --> 00:14:08,848 - So, you take the wreath. - Yeah. 343 00:14:08,978 --> 00:14:10,327 - You hang it on Ms. Clara's door. 344 00:14:10,414 --> 00:14:12,634 - Uh-huh. - She'll come outside, 345 00:14:12,764 --> 00:14:14,766 - Yeah. - ...and she'll see 346 00:14:14,897 --> 00:14:16,812 a nice surprise. - Like a present from Santa. 347 00:14:16,899 --> 00:14:19,075 - Exactly. You ready? Come on, okay. Sh-sh-sh. 348 00:14:19,162 --> 00:14:20,381 ♪ Up on the tree we'll be hanging all the trimmings ♪ 349 00:14:20,511 --> 00:14:23,558 - Okay. 350 00:14:23,645 --> 00:14:25,342 ♪ We'll be hanging all the trimmings ♪ 351 00:14:25,473 --> 00:14:27,562 - Okay. Eeee! - Okay, come on. 352 00:14:27,649 --> 00:14:29,042 [Footsteps recede] 353 00:14:29,172 --> 00:14:30,521 ♪ Santa knows what he'll be bringing ♪ 354 00:14:30,608 --> 00:14:32,610 [Door opens] - Oh. Oh. 355 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,569 ♪ 'Cause he'll be bringing ♪ 356 00:14:34,699 --> 00:14:36,614 ♪ You for me, me for you, you for me ♪ 357 00:14:36,745 --> 00:14:38,834 - Why thank you, Lily! 358 00:14:38,921 --> 00:14:41,271 Th-this is lovely. 359 00:14:41,358 --> 00:14:43,317 Merry Christmas. 360 00:14:43,447 --> 00:14:46,363 - Merry Christmas, Ms. Clara. - Aw, Merry Christmas. 361 00:14:46,494 --> 00:14:48,148 ♪ And I know what he'll be bringin' ♪ 362 00:14:48,278 --> 00:14:50,193 ♪ 'Cause he'll be bringin' ♪ 363 00:14:50,324 --> 00:14:52,021 ♪ You for me, me for you ♪ 364 00:14:52,108 --> 00:14:53,631 Deaconess Jones: Oh, I have some news! 365 00:14:53,718 --> 00:14:56,721 We have sold 150 of our 500 seats. 366 00:14:56,808 --> 00:14:59,115 - Oh! - And our online sales 367 00:14:59,246 --> 00:15:01,988 are picking up like crazy! - Great, but um-- 368 00:15:02,118 --> 00:15:04,468 - As soon as people heard that Smokey Robinson 369 00:15:04,599 --> 00:15:06,688 is gonna make an appearance well oh-- 370 00:15:06,818 --> 00:15:09,256 - Deaconess Jones, I don't think we should tell people 371 00:15:09,386 --> 00:15:11,998 he's coming. Nothing is confirmed. 372 00:15:12,128 --> 00:15:14,000 - Should I pull his picture from our social media pages? 373 00:15:14,087 --> 00:15:16,263 - Yes. - Oh well. 374 00:15:16,350 --> 00:15:18,700 Then maybe I'll say uh, 375 00:15:18,830 --> 00:15:20,789 "featuring a special appearance from a Motown Great." 376 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:23,313 - Uh, don't know about that either. 377 00:15:23,444 --> 00:15:25,925 Guys, we need... - A Christmas miracle! 378 00:15:27,752 --> 00:15:30,016 Eddie Root! - [Deaconess Jones laughs] 379 00:15:30,103 --> 00:15:31,756 Ham: Ha, ha! Eddie! 380 00:15:34,020 --> 00:15:36,065 What a surprise! - Dude, you just called. 381 00:15:36,152 --> 00:15:37,980 Nicole: Welcome home, Eddie! - Hey. 382 00:15:38,111 --> 00:15:39,939 - Oh, my goodness. - Good to see you. 383 00:15:40,069 --> 00:15:42,637 How ya doin'? - Heh, heh! Eddie Root. 384 00:15:42,724 --> 00:15:44,465 [Chuckles] 385 00:15:44,595 --> 00:15:48,164 ♪♪ 386 00:15:48,251 --> 00:15:49,644 - Hey you. 387 00:15:50,906 --> 00:15:53,822 - Wow! This is a surprise. 388 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:55,476 - Yeah. 389 00:15:55,606 --> 00:15:57,434 - What brings you back to Detroit? 390 00:15:57,565 --> 00:15:59,567 - Uh, Ham called me, but apparently, 391 00:15:59,654 --> 00:16:01,743 you weren't supposed to know about that. 392 00:16:01,830 --> 00:16:03,614 - Apparently. 393 00:16:03,701 --> 00:16:05,486 - Yeah, he said something about a fundraiser 394 00:16:05,616 --> 00:16:07,140 and Smokey Robinson and how he needed my help. 395 00:16:09,011 --> 00:16:11,666 But he mentioned everything except you. 396 00:16:11,796 --> 00:16:14,843 - Well, this is my dad's church so... 397 00:16:14,974 --> 00:16:17,106 - Right. Right. Ah. 398 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:20,980 - Oh, I just forgot my uh... 399 00:16:23,069 --> 00:16:24,809 this. [Paper crinkles] 400 00:16:27,247 --> 00:16:29,031 - You look great! 401 00:16:29,162 --> 00:16:30,902 - Thank you. 402 00:16:31,033 --> 00:16:32,730 You too. - Thanks. 403 00:16:32,817 --> 00:16:35,690 Very... artsy. - Hmm. 404 00:16:37,909 --> 00:16:39,781 - So, how long are you in town? 405 00:16:39,868 --> 00:16:42,392 - I'm just playing it by ear. 406 00:16:42,479 --> 00:16:43,915 - You? - Yeah! 407 00:16:44,046 --> 00:16:45,004 - Nah! 408 00:16:46,353 --> 00:16:48,094 - Yeah. 409 00:16:48,224 --> 00:16:50,313 You know, the whole way here, I was practicing 410 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:52,098 what I'd say when I saw you... 411 00:16:53,360 --> 00:16:55,666 - And? 412 00:16:55,797 --> 00:16:57,538 - Well, the first thing that came to my mind was... 413 00:16:57,668 --> 00:17:00,497 ♪♪ 414 00:17:00,584 --> 00:17:02,630 [Footsteps thud] 415 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:04,719 wanna get a burger? 416 00:17:06,199 --> 00:17:12,727 ♪♪ 417 00:17:12,814 --> 00:17:14,381 Eddie: Is it me or did these burgers get smaller? 418 00:17:14,511 --> 00:17:16,600 - I'm not sure. I haven't been here in years. 419 00:17:16,731 --> 00:17:18,472 - Are you serious? 420 00:17:18,602 --> 00:17:20,474 This was our spot! - Mm-hmm. 421 00:17:20,561 --> 00:17:22,041 And this was our booth. 422 00:17:24,478 --> 00:17:26,741 - Wow. Christmas Eve, 2001. 423 00:17:28,569 --> 00:17:30,571 You were there, and I was here. 424 00:17:30,701 --> 00:17:32,486 - Smokey was playing in the background. 425 00:17:32,616 --> 00:17:35,271 - Right, right. And... 426 00:17:35,358 --> 00:17:37,143 I asked you to be my girl. And you said yes and we... 427 00:17:39,449 --> 00:17:40,885 Wait a second... 428 00:17:43,366 --> 00:17:45,368 Amber: [Laughs] - Wow. 429 00:17:45,499 --> 00:17:47,501 - [Laughs] 430 00:17:47,631 --> 00:17:50,765 [Sighs] So how ya been, Eddie? 431 00:17:50,895 --> 00:17:52,462 You know, the last time we were here you told me 432 00:17:52,593 --> 00:17:55,030 you were off to LA, 433 00:17:55,117 --> 00:17:56,771 uh, New York, London. 434 00:17:56,858 --> 00:17:58,990 - [Laughs] 435 00:17:59,121 --> 00:18:01,341 Yeah, that uh, that didn't go according to plan. 436 00:18:01,428 --> 00:18:03,473 I um, I moved to Atlanta, 437 00:18:03,604 --> 00:18:05,693 then Austin, and then uh, New Orleans, 438 00:18:05,823 --> 00:18:07,347 and I'm working in a music store in the French Quarter. 439 00:18:07,434 --> 00:18:09,088 - Hmm. 440 00:18:09,218 --> 00:18:11,394 - Yeah, yeah, flexible hours, you know. 441 00:18:11,525 --> 00:18:13,396 Allows me to pick up gigs. 442 00:18:15,181 --> 00:18:17,357 - Sounds perfect for you. 443 00:18:17,444 --> 00:18:19,315 - Yeah. So, what about you? 444 00:18:19,446 --> 00:18:21,404 You still trying to save the world? 445 00:18:21,535 --> 00:18:23,058 - Still trying. - [Chuckles lightly] 446 00:18:23,189 --> 00:18:25,452 - I love being a social worker. 447 00:18:25,539 --> 00:18:27,106 Helping families, kids. 448 00:18:28,977 --> 00:18:30,805 That means a lot to me. - Yeah. 449 00:18:32,589 --> 00:18:34,025 [Phone chimes] 450 00:18:34,156 --> 00:18:36,202 - Oh shoot! Um... 451 00:18:36,289 --> 00:18:38,073 you know, I hate to cut this short. I have to... 452 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:40,249 - Oh. 453 00:18:40,336 --> 00:18:42,599 - Why don't you come over later? 454 00:18:42,730 --> 00:18:44,862 There's someone I'd like for you to meet. 455 00:18:44,949 --> 00:18:46,864 - Sure. Yeah. I'd love that. 456 00:18:46,995 --> 00:18:49,737 Uh, 7-ish? Same address? 457 00:18:49,824 --> 00:18:51,304 - Yep. - Okay. I'll see you then. 458 00:18:52,870 --> 00:18:54,611 - It's nice seeing you, Eddie. 459 00:18:54,698 --> 00:18:57,440 - Yeah, yeah, yeah. Really good to see you too, Amber. 460 00:18:57,527 --> 00:18:59,007 [Footsteps recede] 461 00:18:59,138 --> 00:19:03,011 ♪♪ 462 00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:06,014 ♪♪ 463 00:19:06,145 --> 00:19:08,190 - Okay. 464 00:19:08,321 --> 00:19:12,412 ♪♪ 465 00:19:12,542 --> 00:19:14,283 [Nervous] Okay. Uh... 466 00:19:15,545 --> 00:19:17,460 - You okay, Mommy Amber? 467 00:19:17,591 --> 00:19:19,680 [Nervous exhale] - Yes, I'm fine. Why? 468 00:19:19,810 --> 00:19:22,161 - You seem nervous. 469 00:19:22,248 --> 00:19:24,859 - Nope, mommy is just getting ready for a meeting. 470 00:19:26,469 --> 00:19:28,471 - Can I work on the shoeboxes for the children's home? 471 00:19:28,558 --> 00:19:30,865 - Yes, the wrapping paper's in the closet. 472 00:19:30,995 --> 00:19:34,651 ♪♪ 473 00:19:34,738 --> 00:19:36,349 [Doorbell rings] [Readying exhale] 474 00:19:36,479 --> 00:19:38,438 [Footsteps thud, door opens] 475 00:19:40,831 --> 00:19:42,529 - Please tell me that's the exact same wreath 476 00:19:42,616 --> 00:19:44,139 you made when we were kids. 477 00:19:44,226 --> 00:19:46,097 - It is the exact same wreath. 478 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:48,317 [Laughs] Come on in. 479 00:19:49,710 --> 00:19:51,538 - Thanks. - Mm-hmm. 480 00:19:51,668 --> 00:19:53,670 [Door shuts] Lily: Mommy Amber! 481 00:19:53,801 --> 00:19:55,977 Oh, hello! 482 00:19:56,064 --> 00:19:57,718 - Hi. 483 00:19:57,848 --> 00:19:59,372 - Meet Lily. 484 00:20:05,378 --> 00:20:07,249 ♪♪ 485 00:20:07,336 --> 00:20:09,033 - I toyed with the idea of being a foster mom, 486 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:11,514 but I didn't think I was ready. 487 00:20:13,124 --> 00:20:14,430 Until I met Lily. 488 00:20:14,561 --> 00:20:16,476 You know, she was only supposed to stay with me 489 00:20:16,563 --> 00:20:18,304 for a couple of weeks. 490 00:20:18,391 --> 00:20:20,044 It's been five months. 491 00:20:20,131 --> 00:20:22,046 - She seems like a really great kid. 492 00:20:22,133 --> 00:20:24,005 - Oh. She is such a blessing, Eddie. 493 00:20:26,181 --> 00:20:28,357 You know, just taking it a day at a time. 494 00:20:28,444 --> 00:20:29,924 - Mm, since when? 495 00:20:31,317 --> 00:20:32,796 The Amber Dupont I know would have planned 496 00:20:32,927 --> 00:20:34,581 this kid's college graduation party by now. 497 00:20:34,668 --> 00:20:37,061 - Well, this Amber Dupont 498 00:20:37,192 --> 00:20:38,933 just wants to find the perfect family 499 00:20:39,020 --> 00:20:40,978 for the perfect little girl. 500 00:20:41,065 --> 00:20:44,199 ♪♪ 501 00:20:44,286 --> 00:20:46,506 So, Smokey Robinson. - Yes. 502 00:20:46,636 --> 00:20:49,509 Any leads? - No, but between the two of us 503 00:20:49,596 --> 00:20:51,815 I mean, we should be able to come up with something. 504 00:20:51,946 --> 00:20:53,774 - I mean, we always did, didn't we? 505 00:20:53,861 --> 00:20:55,863 I mean, you were always my favorite duet partner. 506 00:20:55,950 --> 00:20:59,040 - [Laughs] Just know I still sing off key. 507 00:20:59,127 --> 00:21:00,998 - And one of the things I love about you. 508 00:21:01,085 --> 00:21:04,741 ♪♪ 509 00:21:04,828 --> 00:21:06,352 I mean... 510 00:21:07,788 --> 00:21:09,920 I'll make some calls, and uh, 511 00:21:10,007 --> 00:21:11,357 I'll try to track down some folks. 512 00:21:12,488 --> 00:21:14,273 - Great. 513 00:21:15,926 --> 00:21:17,363 - So, is there anything else that I can help you with... 514 00:21:17,493 --> 00:21:19,539 pageant-wise? - Um, yeah! 515 00:21:19,669 --> 00:21:21,758 I do need to choose kids 516 00:21:21,845 --> 00:21:24,195 for the nativity scene re-enactments. 517 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:26,763 I've got a ton of photos 518 00:21:26,850 --> 00:21:28,809 and I have no idea where to start. 519 00:21:28,896 --> 00:21:30,854 - I can help. 520 00:21:30,941 --> 00:21:32,769 We could do it now if you want. 521 00:21:32,900 --> 00:21:34,989 - Well, Lily and I, we have to work 522 00:21:35,119 --> 00:21:37,296 on her shepherd's costume. - Oh. Okay. 523 00:21:39,733 --> 00:21:41,996 No worries. - But I guess we could do both. 524 00:21:42,083 --> 00:21:43,867 - I mean, we did invent the art of multitasking. 525 00:21:43,998 --> 00:21:45,956 - That we did. 526 00:21:46,087 --> 00:21:49,133 - All right, kiddo. All done. 527 00:21:50,352 --> 00:21:52,049 Now go run to the bathroom and try it on. 528 00:21:52,136 --> 00:21:53,964 - Okay. - All right. 529 00:21:54,095 --> 00:21:55,879 - Hey Amber, I think we have a cast. 530 00:21:56,010 --> 00:21:58,229 - Yes! 531 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:00,406 ♪ Our own Christmas dream ♪ 532 00:22:00,536 --> 00:22:02,233 - Oh. - Yeah, so. 533 00:22:02,321 --> 00:22:04,453 - She's adorable. - Mm-hmm. 534 00:22:04,540 --> 00:22:06,629 Yeah, she's great, she's great. 535 00:22:06,716 --> 00:22:08,849 Um, he's charming. 536 00:22:08,936 --> 00:22:10,720 This little guy, he's a little charmer. [Laughs] 537 00:22:10,807 --> 00:22:12,461 - Look at me, guys! 538 00:22:12,548 --> 00:22:15,072 - Oh, my goodness! 539 00:22:15,203 --> 00:22:18,032 The cutest little shepherd I have ever seen! 540 00:22:18,119 --> 00:22:21,296 - I second that emotion! Right here, kiddo! Mm! 541 00:22:21,383 --> 00:22:22,515 We need to have our own handshake. 542 00:22:22,602 --> 00:22:24,473 - Yeah. 543 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:26,127 - Like that? - But yeah, like-- 544 00:22:26,257 --> 00:22:27,650 - Uh, and you gotta go backwards too right, 545 00:22:27,737 --> 00:22:29,435 then I'm gonna come like this. Boom, boom, 546 00:22:29,522 --> 00:22:31,350 do a little shimmy. - Yeah. 547 00:22:31,437 --> 00:22:33,003 - You know, a little shake. - Yeah. 548 00:22:33,090 --> 00:22:34,657 - And then... - [Laughs] All right, 549 00:22:34,744 --> 00:22:35,745 enough fooling around, you two. Come on. 550 00:22:35,832 --> 00:22:38,052 We gotta finish this up. All right, how about... 551 00:22:38,139 --> 00:22:39,880 we tie this one like this. Do you want a bow? 552 00:22:40,010 --> 00:22:41,795 - Yeah. - Okay. 553 00:22:41,925 --> 00:22:43,623 [Keys clacking] 554 00:22:44,841 --> 00:22:46,539 ♪♪ 555 00:22:51,848 --> 00:22:58,768 ♪♪ 556 00:22:58,855 --> 00:23:07,951 ♪♪ 557 00:23:08,038 --> 00:23:12,739 ♪♪ 558 00:23:12,869 --> 00:23:14,567 [Messages whoosh, phones chime] 559 00:23:18,222 --> 00:23:24,446 ♪♪ 560 00:23:24,533 --> 00:23:25,882 [Messages whoosh, phones chime] 561 00:23:28,319 --> 00:23:30,321 [Computer screen shuts] 562 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:33,455 ♪♪ 563 00:23:33,542 --> 00:23:35,414 - Thanks for coming. 564 00:23:35,501 --> 00:23:36,893 I think it'll be next Christmas before Ham gets around 565 00:23:36,980 --> 00:23:39,069 to getting us a tree. Both: [Chuckle] 566 00:23:39,156 --> 00:23:40,984 - Figure I'd surprise Nicole this year. 567 00:23:41,071 --> 00:23:42,899 - You're a good man, Charlie Brown! 568 00:23:42,986 --> 00:23:45,380 - [Laughs] And what about you, Linus? 569 00:23:45,511 --> 00:23:47,687 We got Smokey Robinson on deck? - Not yet. 570 00:23:47,817 --> 00:23:49,515 But uh, Amber and I are gonna work on that though. 571 00:23:49,645 --> 00:23:51,342 - Hmm. You always do. 572 00:23:51,473 --> 00:23:52,561 You and Amber. 573 00:23:55,782 --> 00:23:57,740 You know I must say, I am quite surprised you came home. 574 00:23:57,871 --> 00:24:00,264 Even after my impassioned plea. 575 00:24:01,831 --> 00:24:02,963 - Well, you said you needed help. 576 00:24:06,183 --> 00:24:07,924 Okay, I was starting to miss home. 577 00:24:08,011 --> 00:24:09,752 - [Chuckles] - But you know... 578 00:24:09,883 --> 00:24:12,276 - Yeah, I get it. 579 00:24:12,363 --> 00:24:13,887 Everyone thought you were gonna go off 580 00:24:14,017 --> 00:24:16,324 and become a big star and you didn't. So. 581 00:24:16,455 --> 00:24:18,805 - Wow! Just rip the band-aid off. 582 00:24:20,197 --> 00:24:22,809 - Last I recall, he wanted to travel the world. 583 00:24:24,463 --> 00:24:26,377 - And I wanted to stay in Detroit to be a social worker. 584 00:24:26,508 --> 00:24:28,597 It was mutual. 585 00:24:28,684 --> 00:24:30,556 - And then, the second time, he... 586 00:24:30,686 --> 00:24:32,732 well, he still wanted to travel the world 587 00:24:32,819 --> 00:24:35,909 but you wanted to get married and start a family. 588 00:24:35,996 --> 00:24:37,954 - Yeah, but he wasn't ready. 589 00:24:38,041 --> 00:24:39,782 - You know, I left here with a big dream 590 00:24:39,913 --> 00:24:41,610 and now I'm back, empty handed. 591 00:24:42,829 --> 00:24:44,657 - You know we don't care about that, right? 592 00:24:44,744 --> 00:24:46,659 - I do. 593 00:24:46,789 --> 00:24:48,312 You know, I gave up a lot for my dream. 594 00:24:49,836 --> 00:24:51,664 A future with Amber... 595 00:24:51,751 --> 00:24:53,492 family... 596 00:24:55,537 --> 00:24:56,973 Well, she has Lily so, 597 00:24:57,060 --> 00:24:58,627 you know, if she's happy, I'm happy. 598 00:25:01,151 --> 00:25:03,197 I'm just gonna make a couple calls while you do this. 599 00:25:04,633 --> 00:25:06,026 - What's it like seeing him after three years? 600 00:25:08,245 --> 00:25:09,856 - I mean, it was, it was, it was fine. 601 00:25:09,986 --> 00:25:12,249 It's-it's fine. It's fine. 602 00:25:12,380 --> 00:25:13,860 - Girl, if you say "fine" one more time-- 603 00:25:13,990 --> 00:25:16,253 - It was good to see him, okay? 604 00:25:16,384 --> 00:25:18,691 He's, he seems at peace. 605 00:25:19,996 --> 00:25:21,911 - Hello, this message is for J.J. West, 606 00:25:22,042 --> 00:25:24,435 this is Eddie Root, Acer Root's nephew. 607 00:25:24,523 --> 00:25:26,786 Um, look I was wondering if you could give me a call. 608 00:25:26,916 --> 00:25:29,049 I was... could really use your help with something. 609 00:25:32,618 --> 00:25:35,098 - You know, I'm gonna, I'm gonna go, you got this? 610 00:25:35,185 --> 00:25:36,491 - Yeah. - Okay. 611 00:25:38,449 --> 00:25:39,625 - [Sighs] 612 00:25:41,888 --> 00:25:43,672 - Oh! - Oh, hey! 613 00:25:43,759 --> 00:25:46,675 - [Laughs] Wait, what are you doing here? 614 00:25:46,762 --> 00:25:48,459 - Oh, Ham is surprising Nicole with a tree. 615 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:50,940 ♪♪ 616 00:25:51,027 --> 00:25:52,768 Don't tell me. 617 00:25:52,855 --> 00:25:54,335 Oh my gosh. 618 00:25:56,424 --> 00:25:59,906 Uh, I, um, I left a message for my uncle's old bandmate. 619 00:25:59,993 --> 00:26:01,516 Uh, well like, I hope that's still his number, 620 00:26:01,603 --> 00:26:02,909 but he might be able to help us get Smokey. 621 00:26:02,996 --> 00:26:05,085 - Oh. Cool. 622 00:26:05,172 --> 00:26:07,304 Well, I called a friend at the radio station, 623 00:26:07,391 --> 00:26:09,263 and I told her to keep an eye out. 624 00:26:09,393 --> 00:26:10,786 - Oh. Great. We're gonna get him. 625 00:26:10,917 --> 00:26:12,571 - Yes. 626 00:26:12,658 --> 00:26:14,529 Ham: Hey Eddie. 627 00:26:14,616 --> 00:26:17,053 - Oh. Don't tell Nicole. - Or Ham. 628 00:26:17,184 --> 00:26:18,881 - See ya back at the ranch. - Okay. 629 00:26:21,231 --> 00:26:24,060 ♪♪ 630 00:26:24,147 --> 00:26:26,062 Ham: Sorry. 631 00:26:26,149 --> 00:26:27,673 Here we go. 632 00:26:27,760 --> 00:26:30,589 ♪♪ 633 00:26:30,676 --> 00:26:31,938 Oh, snap! 634 00:26:33,417 --> 00:26:35,028 Eddie: Okay, whoever has the best decorated tree, 635 00:26:35,158 --> 00:26:37,421 ahem, me and Ham, 636 00:26:37,508 --> 00:26:40,468 get to relax while the losers... [Coughs] 637 00:26:40,555 --> 00:26:43,079 Amber and Nicole, entertain us. 638 00:26:43,210 --> 00:26:44,994 - Listen man, no offense, 639 00:26:45,081 --> 00:26:47,518 but I am awful at decorating trees, 640 00:26:47,606 --> 00:26:49,259 and I've seen your handiwork and you're no better, 641 00:26:49,346 --> 00:26:51,087 so, I don't know if that's a good idea. 642 00:26:51,174 --> 00:26:53,220 - Okay, so let's make it interesting. 643 00:26:53,307 --> 00:26:56,397 Me and Ham against Amber and Eddie. 644 00:26:56,527 --> 00:26:59,095 That way at least one of you bums has a chance of winning. 645 00:26:59,182 --> 00:27:00,967 - Okay. Okay. Amber: All right, cool. 646 00:27:01,054 --> 00:27:03,056 Let's do it. - Okay. 647 00:27:03,186 --> 00:27:05,885 - Well, what say you, 648 00:27:05,972 --> 00:27:08,104 oh wise and powerful Christmas Tree Contest Judge? 649 00:27:08,191 --> 00:27:10,193 - I say... 650 00:27:10,280 --> 00:27:13,066 the losers have to dance to a song 651 00:27:13,196 --> 00:27:16,156 that I get to pick! - Ooh, good one, Lily! 652 00:27:18,332 --> 00:27:20,290 - Okay, Madam Judge, why don't you run off. 653 00:27:20,377 --> 00:27:22,597 We'll call you when we're done. 654 00:27:22,684 --> 00:27:25,208 - Okay, Joneses, get your dancing shoes ready! 655 00:27:25,295 --> 00:27:27,558 - Mm-hmm, 'cause you're going down! 656 00:27:27,646 --> 00:27:29,517 - Mm. We'll see about that. 657 00:27:32,607 --> 00:27:34,304 Amber: Yeah. I-I wouldn't hang that there. 658 00:27:34,391 --> 00:27:36,567 Eddie: That tree looks weak. 659 00:27:36,655 --> 00:27:38,352 Ham: Eddie, Amber is carrying you over there. 660 00:27:38,439 --> 00:27:40,310 Nicole: Hope you two are ready to dance. 661 00:27:40,397 --> 00:27:42,008 Ham: You are going down, Root! 662 00:27:42,138 --> 00:27:43,923 Eddie: That tree's got no style. 663 00:27:44,053 --> 00:27:45,315 ♪ The smell of mama's Christmas cookies ♪ 664 00:27:45,402 --> 00:27:46,969 - Hmmm? 665 00:27:47,056 --> 00:27:48,188 ♪ And the bells on an open sleigh ♪ 666 00:27:48,275 --> 00:27:50,190 - Loser. - Let's play! 667 00:27:50,277 --> 00:27:52,540 Just don't cry when Lily picks our tree. 668 00:27:52,627 --> 00:27:55,717 ♪ And I could see those twinkling lights ♪ 669 00:27:55,804 --> 00:27:56,805 Amber: Come on, Lily. Eddie: Look hard now. 670 00:27:56,892 --> 00:27:58,589 ♪ And every street lined with decorations ♪ 671 00:27:58,720 --> 00:28:01,288 - Sorry. 672 00:28:03,333 --> 00:28:05,074 Kindergarten crafts. Kindergarten. 673 00:28:05,205 --> 00:28:07,076 - So. 674 00:28:07,163 --> 00:28:09,165 - By unanimous decision... 675 00:28:11,385 --> 00:28:14,040 the winner of the tree decorating contest is... 676 00:28:16,607 --> 00:28:19,045 [Drum roll] 677 00:28:19,132 --> 00:28:21,177 this one! - [Cheering] 678 00:28:21,264 --> 00:28:23,876 Amber: What?! Lily! I mean, come on! 679 00:28:24,006 --> 00:28:26,095 - Mm-hmm. Lily knows what's up. 680 00:28:26,226 --> 00:28:29,142 - So um, I hope you learned how to dance 681 00:28:29,229 --> 00:28:30,709 while in New Orleans, Root. 682 00:28:32,145 --> 00:28:34,321 Nicole: You two got those costumes on yet? 683 00:28:36,627 --> 00:28:38,194 Get in here! 684 00:28:38,325 --> 00:28:41,676 ["What Christmas Means to Me" plays] 685 00:28:41,807 --> 00:28:44,113 ♪ Oh yeah Nicole: Okay. 686 00:28:44,244 --> 00:28:46,855 ♪ Candles burnin' low Ham: Hey. Okay. 687 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:49,510 ♪ Lots of mistletoe Okay. [Laughing] 688 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,817 Ham: Hey, bring it, Santa! Nicole: Get it! 689 00:28:51,947 --> 00:28:54,950 ♪ Everywhere we go ♪ 690 00:28:55,037 --> 00:28:56,952 ♪ Choirs singin' carols Ham: Bring it, Santa! 691 00:28:57,039 --> 00:28:58,388 Lily: Nice moves! Nicole: Santa! 692 00:28:58,475 --> 00:29:00,390 Ham: You all got moves! Okay. 693 00:29:00,521 --> 00:29:03,350 ♪ All these things and more ♪ 694 00:29:03,437 --> 00:29:05,047 ♪ All these things and more ♪ 695 00:29:05,134 --> 00:29:06,135 [Applause] Ham: Ooh! Well done, well done. 696 00:29:06,222 --> 00:29:09,443 ♪ That's what Christmas means to me, my love ♪ 697 00:29:09,530 --> 00:29:11,358 ♪ That's what Christmas means to me, my love ♪ 698 00:29:11,445 --> 00:29:13,795 ♪ Whoa yeah Ha, ha, yeah ♪ 699 00:29:13,882 --> 00:29:16,319 ♪ And you know I mean Eddie: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 700 00:29:16,406 --> 00:29:18,408 Eddie: The competition for roles was stiff. 701 00:29:18,539 --> 00:29:20,497 Amber: We want you to know that whatever happens 702 00:29:20,584 --> 00:29:22,499 we are very proud of you. 703 00:29:22,586 --> 00:29:24,284 Eddie: And you should never give up on your dream 704 00:29:24,371 --> 00:29:26,242 of starring in a Christmas Pageant in the future. 705 00:29:27,896 --> 00:29:29,376 - It was a tough decision. 706 00:29:32,074 --> 00:29:34,033 - Nah, not really. - You're all going through! 707 00:29:34,120 --> 00:29:35,904 [Cheering, clapping] 708 00:29:37,601 --> 00:29:39,952 Amber: Good job. Eh, so proud of you. 709 00:29:40,039 --> 00:29:41,475 - There ya go. Good stuff. 710 00:29:41,562 --> 00:29:43,042 - Woo-hoo! - Good stuff. 711 00:29:44,391 --> 00:29:45,914 - [Sighs] That was fun. 712 00:29:46,001 --> 00:29:48,003 Hey, you remember how stoked we were 713 00:29:48,090 --> 00:29:49,439 when we got into the high school Christmas pageant? 714 00:29:49,526 --> 00:29:51,354 - Uh-huh. 715 00:29:51,485 --> 00:29:53,269 - Yeah, you were Joseph and I was Mary. 716 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:55,663 - Yep. We killed it. - Hello?! 717 00:29:55,750 --> 00:29:57,317 - Oh um, I'm sorry. 718 00:29:57,404 --> 00:29:59,536 My friend from the radio station she just text me: 719 00:29:59,623 --> 00:30:01,234 Smokey's in Detroit! 720 00:30:01,321 --> 00:30:03,149 - What? - Mm-hmm. 721 00:30:03,236 --> 00:30:06,282 He's gonna be interviewed during the 7 to 10 shift. 722 00:30:06,369 --> 00:30:08,328 - We have to catch him on his way in. 723 00:30:08,415 --> 00:30:10,286 - And not let him leave until he commits to our fundraiser. 724 00:30:10,417 --> 00:30:12,114 - And kidnap him if he says no. 725 00:30:14,421 --> 00:30:16,162 Or not. We don't have to do all that. 726 00:30:16,292 --> 00:30:18,425 - [Laughs] Come on, silly! 727 00:30:18,512 --> 00:30:20,253 ♪ The first snow was fallin' ♪ 728 00:30:20,340 --> 00:30:22,298 - Hmm. 729 00:30:22,385 --> 00:30:24,735 ♪ Sleigh bells are callin' ♪ 730 00:30:24,866 --> 00:30:27,564 ♪ And I just wanna be here with you ♪ 731 00:30:27,651 --> 00:30:30,089 ♪♪ 732 00:30:30,219 --> 00:30:32,004 - I'll be back. 733 00:30:32,091 --> 00:30:34,180 ♪ Children are singin' ♪ 734 00:30:34,267 --> 00:30:36,878 ♪ But this year is bringin' me the blues ♪ 735 00:30:36,965 --> 00:30:38,575 [Indistinct whispering] Smokey is not here. 736 00:30:38,662 --> 00:30:41,404 ♪ Now I stand here alone ♪ 737 00:30:41,491 --> 00:30:43,319 - [Sighs] - What? 738 00:30:46,888 --> 00:30:48,194 - Do you know that interview that was supposed to happen 739 00:30:48,324 --> 00:30:50,109 at 7 o'clock? - Yeah. 740 00:30:50,196 --> 00:30:52,851 - Well, it happened at 7 A.M.. 741 00:31:00,728 --> 00:31:01,598 [Organ plays "Angels We have Heard on High"] 742 00:31:01,685 --> 00:31:05,298 ♪♪ 743 00:31:05,385 --> 00:31:07,213 - Looking for someone? 744 00:31:07,300 --> 00:31:09,432 - What? No. 745 00:31:09,563 --> 00:31:11,782 I was just noticing that we have a great turnout today. 746 00:31:11,870 --> 00:31:14,481 Rev. Dupont: Before we get into today's message, 747 00:31:14,568 --> 00:31:17,397 we'd like to bless you with one more song from our choir. 748 00:31:18,615 --> 00:31:21,357 Joining them would be a young man 749 00:31:21,444 --> 00:31:23,838 that I've known since he was a boy. 750 00:31:23,925 --> 00:31:25,318 We're just tickled to have him home. 751 00:31:26,754 --> 00:31:27,886 Come on out here, Eddie. 752 00:31:29,975 --> 00:31:31,063 [Footsteps thud on stage] 753 00:31:32,586 --> 00:31:34,327 - Hi, everybody. 754 00:31:34,457 --> 00:31:36,459 It's good to be home. 755 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:38,766 It's good to be back at Mt. Joy. 756 00:31:38,853 --> 00:31:41,421 This place holds so many special memories for me. 757 00:31:41,508 --> 00:31:44,641 This song I sang at my very first Christmas pageant. 758 00:31:44,728 --> 00:31:46,687 I guess I did a good job because it caught the attention 759 00:31:46,774 --> 00:31:48,080 of the prettiest girl in school. 760 00:31:50,778 --> 00:31:52,780 [Strums "The First Noel" on guitar] 761 00:31:52,867 --> 00:31:55,914 ♪ The First Noel ♪ 762 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:01,093 ♪ The Angels did say ♪ 763 00:32:02,964 --> 00:32:06,054 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪ 764 00:32:07,664 --> 00:32:10,798 ♪ In fields where they lay ♪ 765 00:32:12,321 --> 00:32:15,934 ♪ In fields where they lay ♪ 766 00:32:17,544 --> 00:32:20,764 ♪ Keeping their sheep ♪ 767 00:32:23,158 --> 00:32:25,291 ♪ On a cold winter's night ♪ 768 00:32:27,119 --> 00:32:30,296 ♪ That was so deep ♪ 769 00:32:32,037 --> 00:32:34,300 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 770 00:32:36,867 --> 00:32:40,306 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 771 00:32:42,656 --> 00:32:45,311 ♪ Born is the King ♪ 772 00:32:47,008 --> 00:32:49,968 ♪ Of Israel ♪ 773 00:32:51,795 --> 00:32:54,798 ♪ They looked up ♪ 774 00:32:56,496 --> 00:32:58,802 ♪ And saw a star ♪ 775 00:33:00,282 --> 00:33:02,328 [Utensils clang] 776 00:33:02,415 --> 00:33:04,025 - Smokey Robinson used to pop up all over town 777 00:33:04,112 --> 00:33:05,853 when I was a kid. - Right? 778 00:33:05,940 --> 00:33:07,811 And now he's gone ghost. 779 00:33:07,898 --> 00:33:09,639 - Sister Palmer saw him in Greek Town. 780 00:33:09,726 --> 00:33:11,685 - Mm-hmm, and Brother Perry saw him at a Pistons game. 781 00:33:11,815 --> 00:33:14,296 - So, he's just roaming around Detroit like nobody's business? 782 00:33:14,383 --> 00:33:16,429 - If anybody can find Smokey Robinson, 783 00:33:16,516 --> 00:33:18,387 it's you and Eddie. 784 00:33:18,518 --> 00:33:20,824 - Well Dad, it's not like we haven't tried. 785 00:33:20,911 --> 00:33:22,522 - He's always two steps ahead of us. 786 00:33:22,609 --> 00:33:24,306 - Well, you're four steps behind Deaconess Jones. 787 00:33:24,393 --> 00:33:26,265 'Cause she's a ticket-selling machine! 788 00:33:26,395 --> 00:33:28,049 - Yeah, and if we don't find Smokey, we might have 789 00:33:28,136 --> 00:33:29,833 to give back all that money she brought in. 790 00:33:29,920 --> 00:33:32,097 - Okay, so what are we supposed to do? 791 00:33:32,227 --> 00:33:35,491 Go to all of Smokey Robinson's favorite places in Detroit 792 00:33:35,622 --> 00:33:37,189 hoping that we'll run into him? 793 00:33:38,755 --> 00:33:39,974 All: Yeah! 794 00:33:42,281 --> 00:33:44,283 - We do sorta know his favorite places in Detroit. 795 00:33:44,413 --> 00:33:46,502 - Most of them are our favorite places too. 796 00:33:49,418 --> 00:33:52,552 Lily, how would you like to go on a little adventure 797 00:33:52,639 --> 00:33:55,207 with Eddie and me? - Yay! 798 00:33:55,294 --> 00:33:57,861 - All right. [Chuckles] 799 00:33:57,948 --> 00:33:59,559 - Let's go find Smokey. 800 00:33:59,646 --> 00:34:01,474 - It's gonna take a miracle. 801 00:34:01,561 --> 00:34:03,389 - A kid after my own heart. 802 00:34:03,519 --> 00:34:05,652 - I know exactly where to start. 803 00:34:05,782 --> 00:34:07,349 All: Hitsville! 804 00:34:09,003 --> 00:34:11,310 Amber: I can't believe we missed Smokey and what's worse, 805 00:34:11,397 --> 00:34:13,529 I've been promising her that we would come, 806 00:34:13,616 --> 00:34:16,750 but the one day we do, it's closed. 807 00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:18,491 I totally forgot it's not open on Sundays. 808 00:34:18,621 --> 00:34:20,362 - Yeah, me too. 809 00:34:20,449 --> 00:34:22,147 But I know what will cheer her up. 810 00:34:23,757 --> 00:34:25,541 Let's go, kiddo! 811 00:34:25,628 --> 00:34:27,195 [Chuckles] 812 00:34:27,282 --> 00:34:29,067 - Hey! Wait for me! [Chuckles] 813 00:34:32,418 --> 00:34:34,202 Don't worry, Lily, we'll come back another time. 814 00:34:36,335 --> 00:34:38,163 Eddie: This was "the" spot in high school. 815 00:34:38,293 --> 00:34:39,164 - Every Friday night. 816 00:34:41,253 --> 00:34:42,515 - It's a yummy spot! 817 00:34:43,820 --> 00:34:45,822 All: [Laugh] 818 00:34:45,909 --> 00:34:47,998 - Ham would devour four or five of these in one sitting. 819 00:34:48,086 --> 00:34:49,261 - Mm-hmm. 820 00:34:51,306 --> 00:34:53,569 - What else did you guys like to do? 821 00:34:53,656 --> 00:34:56,746 - Well, on a typical Friday night... 822 00:34:56,833 --> 00:34:58,400 - We'd start here... - And then... 823 00:35:00,054 --> 00:35:02,056 - What? - Ah okay! 824 00:35:02,143 --> 00:35:03,318 I remember what came next! - Mm-hmm. 825 00:35:03,405 --> 00:35:05,842 - What? Tell me! 826 00:35:05,973 --> 00:35:08,018 - Might be more fun if we show you. Hmm? 827 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:09,977 - Mm-hmm. Yeah. - Okay. 828 00:35:10,108 --> 00:35:11,370 - Come on, let's go. - Let's go. 829 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:12,849 [Amber laughs] 830 00:35:12,936 --> 00:35:16,026 ♪♪ 831 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:17,680 [Skates rasp on ice] 832 00:35:17,767 --> 00:35:24,513 ♪♪ 833 00:35:24,644 --> 00:35:26,689 - I've never been skating before! 834 00:35:26,776 --> 00:35:29,083 - Oh, well, we might have to add this 835 00:35:29,170 --> 00:35:30,737 to the list of our Christmas traditions. 836 00:35:32,260 --> 00:35:34,088 Eddie: Okay. There you go. 837 00:35:34,219 --> 00:35:37,265 Amber: So, how is New Orleans? You like it? 838 00:35:37,352 --> 00:35:39,485 - N'Awlins is cool. Lily: I'm gonna go watch. 839 00:35:39,615 --> 00:35:41,139 - But I... I miss Detroit. 840 00:35:43,010 --> 00:35:44,881 - But not enough to come back. 841 00:35:45,012 --> 00:35:46,405 - I thought about it a few times. 842 00:35:48,233 --> 00:35:50,278 Ah. I guess I was uh... 843 00:35:51,671 --> 00:35:53,629 I was scared. 844 00:35:53,716 --> 00:35:55,718 - Of what? 845 00:35:55,805 --> 00:35:57,416 - What I would find... 846 00:35:57,503 --> 00:35:59,331 or who I would find... 847 00:35:59,418 --> 00:36:01,985 with you. 848 00:36:02,072 --> 00:36:04,074 That sounds weird after three years. 849 00:36:04,162 --> 00:36:08,078 - No. No weirder than me trying to pry info from Ham 850 00:36:08,166 --> 00:36:11,038 or stalk your social media. 851 00:36:13,040 --> 00:36:15,303 Neither of which turned up a thing. 852 00:36:15,434 --> 00:36:16,478 - Well, what do you wanna know? 853 00:36:18,611 --> 00:36:21,135 - Okay. Did you find what you were looking for? 854 00:36:23,355 --> 00:36:24,182 - In some ways, yes. 855 00:36:26,401 --> 00:36:28,186 But... 856 00:36:28,273 --> 00:36:29,709 I didn't find what I wanted. 857 00:36:31,798 --> 00:36:35,541 - How do I look? - Oh. Perfect! Let's do this! 858 00:36:35,628 --> 00:36:37,717 [Hands clap] 859 00:36:37,804 --> 00:36:39,588 - Are we still gonna look for Smokey Robinson? 860 00:36:39,719 --> 00:36:41,808 - Oh, of course. 861 00:36:41,938 --> 00:36:44,202 After you learn how to skate! 862 00:36:44,332 --> 00:36:45,899 Come on, let's go! - Let's go. 863 00:36:50,033 --> 00:36:52,340 [Skates rasp on ice] 864 00:36:52,427 --> 00:36:54,473 Amber: You got it? - Yeah. 865 00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:55,909 - Woo-hoo! [Lily giggles] 866 00:36:57,476 --> 00:36:59,304 - Yeah, so you put one foot in front of the next. 867 00:36:59,391 --> 00:37:01,044 Just like that. Oh! Oh! Oh! - There you go. There you go. 868 00:37:01,131 --> 00:37:02,611 - We're gonna go right over there. 869 00:37:02,698 --> 00:37:04,091 - Okay, yeah. 870 00:37:06,615 --> 00:37:08,704 - Yay! - Yay! 871 00:37:08,791 --> 00:37:11,229 - Good job! High five. High five! 872 00:37:11,316 --> 00:37:13,013 - Oh yeah. Let me get one. - [Giggles] 873 00:37:14,667 --> 00:37:16,756 ♪ Silent night ♪ 874 00:37:18,148 --> 00:37:20,934 ♪ Holy night ♪ 875 00:37:22,370 --> 00:37:24,416 ♪ All is calm ♪ 876 00:37:26,766 --> 00:37:29,029 ♪ And all is bright ♪ 877 00:37:31,074 --> 00:37:33,555 ♪ Round yon virgin ♪ 878 00:37:34,904 --> 00:37:37,559 ♪ Mother and child ♪ 879 00:37:38,865 --> 00:37:42,260 ♪ Holy infant ♪ 880 00:37:42,347 --> 00:37:44,174 ♪ So tender and mild ♪ 881 00:37:44,305 --> 00:37:45,959 [Zipper rasps] 882 00:37:47,656 --> 00:37:51,704 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 883 00:37:53,793 --> 00:37:55,751 ♪ Ooh-ooh ♪ 884 00:37:55,838 --> 00:37:58,276 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 885 00:38:00,930 --> 00:38:03,237 ♪♪ 886 00:38:03,324 --> 00:38:06,284 ♪ Silent night ♪ 887 00:38:08,198 --> 00:38:09,548 [Photo ruffles] 888 00:38:14,988 --> 00:38:16,381 [Gentle kiss] 889 00:38:16,468 --> 00:38:21,951 ♪♪ 890 00:38:22,038 --> 00:38:23,605 [Light clicks on] 891 00:38:26,086 --> 00:38:27,305 [Footsteps recede] 892 00:38:29,785 --> 00:38:31,526 [Chalk rasps] 893 00:38:31,613 --> 00:38:37,010 ♪♪ 894 00:38:37,097 --> 00:38:39,360 [Light clicks off] 895 00:38:39,447 --> 00:38:40,709 [Footsteps recede] 896 00:38:40,796 --> 00:38:42,929 ♪♪ 897 00:38:43,016 --> 00:38:44,844 Amber: She's knocked out. 898 00:38:44,974 --> 00:38:46,846 - Ah, oh, busy day, right. 899 00:38:48,326 --> 00:38:50,240 But uh, still no Smokey. 900 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:52,591 - Yeah. Everybody's meeting at the church tomorrow 901 00:38:52,678 --> 00:38:54,810 to build sets and decorate. 902 00:38:56,159 --> 00:38:58,858 Ugh, I know I'm gonna be bombarded with questions. 903 00:38:58,988 --> 00:39:00,773 - Well, I mean, I could, I could come too. 904 00:39:00,860 --> 00:39:03,079 I'll have your back. 905 00:39:03,166 --> 00:39:06,474 - Thanks. I... I appreciate that. 906 00:39:06,561 --> 00:39:08,433 - Yeah. We're gonna find him. 907 00:39:08,563 --> 00:39:11,000 You know what everybody says... - If anybody can do it, 908 00:39:11,087 --> 00:39:12,915 Eddie and Amber can. - That's right. 909 00:39:13,002 --> 00:39:17,180 ♪♪ 910 00:39:17,267 --> 00:39:20,183 Well, I guess I better go. 911 00:39:23,491 --> 00:39:25,493 You know... 912 00:39:25,580 --> 00:39:26,712 even though we didn't find Smokey, 913 00:39:28,278 --> 00:39:30,672 today was nice. 914 00:39:30,759 --> 00:39:32,239 - Yeah, it was. 915 00:39:35,242 --> 00:39:37,287 - Okay. I can see myself out. 916 00:39:37,375 --> 00:39:39,681 Sweet dreams. - Good night. 917 00:39:41,857 --> 00:39:47,950 ♪♪ 918 00:39:48,081 --> 00:39:49,691 [Photo crinkles] 919 00:39:52,041 --> 00:39:54,740 ♪♪ 920 00:40:00,963 --> 00:40:04,706 ♪♪ 921 00:40:04,793 --> 00:40:06,186 Amber: Okay. Do we have enough material 922 00:40:06,273 --> 00:40:08,623 to make the rest of the nativity costumes? 923 00:40:08,710 --> 00:40:10,451 - Yes, your aunt took care of that before she left. 924 00:40:10,538 --> 00:40:11,931 - What about the wood and the paint for the manger? 925 00:40:13,498 --> 00:40:15,064 Ha, perfect! 926 00:40:15,195 --> 00:40:17,023 We have to come up with another plan. 927 00:40:17,110 --> 00:40:18,503 - Maybe go for someone else besides Smokey? 928 00:40:20,113 --> 00:40:22,245 - We want Smokey. We'll get Smokey. 929 00:40:22,332 --> 00:40:24,030 - Okay. We'll figure something out. 930 00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:26,685 Ham: Root! Root! 931 00:40:26,815 --> 00:40:28,687 Deaconess Jones: Attention, everyone! 932 00:40:28,774 --> 00:40:30,863 We have 100 seats left! 933 00:40:30,950 --> 00:40:32,952 And we've raised $2000 934 00:40:33,039 --> 00:40:35,128 from online sales. 935 00:40:35,215 --> 00:40:37,870 And with the matching funds, that takes us to $12,000! 936 00:40:40,176 --> 00:40:42,570 We're almost there! [Laughs] 937 00:40:42,657 --> 00:40:44,224 - You see what you would have missed 938 00:40:44,311 --> 00:40:45,921 if you stayed in New Orleans? 939 00:40:46,008 --> 00:40:48,010 - Yeah. 940 00:40:48,097 --> 00:40:51,144 - Guys. I just got an email from Smokey's office! 941 00:40:51,231 --> 00:40:52,841 - Yes! What does it say? 942 00:40:52,928 --> 00:40:55,104 - Well, it's not his personal email; I'm on the mailing list. 943 00:40:55,235 --> 00:40:57,455 - Okay, so, what'd they say? - Guess who's kicking off 944 00:40:57,542 --> 00:40:59,500 the Twelve Days of Caroling at the Mall?! 945 00:40:59,587 --> 00:41:01,328 - No way! When? - Today! 946 00:41:01,415 --> 00:41:02,721 - What time? - Now! 947 00:41:02,851 --> 00:41:04,766 Well at least 10 minutes ago. 948 00:41:04,853 --> 00:41:06,420 - So, he's probably still there. Let's go! 949 00:41:06,507 --> 00:41:08,466 - Okay. Wait, wait, wait! What about Lily!? 950 00:41:08,553 --> 00:41:10,337 - We'll take care of Lily. Go! - Okay! 951 00:41:13,558 --> 00:41:15,298 [Doors shut, footsteps thud] 952 00:41:18,476 --> 00:41:20,042 - Ah, missed him again! 953 00:41:20,173 --> 00:41:22,436 - [Sighs] He still should be around, right? 954 00:41:22,567 --> 00:41:23,959 - Let's check the back parking lot! 955 00:41:24,090 --> 00:41:25,961 - Oh, uh, this way! - Right! Right. 956 00:41:26,092 --> 00:41:28,181 [Crowd chattering indistinctly] 957 00:41:28,268 --> 00:41:30,313 - Here we go! Man: We love you, Smokey! 958 00:41:30,400 --> 00:41:33,795 [Indistinct chattering] We love you! 959 00:41:33,882 --> 00:41:36,015 [Reporters shout overlapping questions] 960 00:41:37,407 --> 00:41:40,410 - It's always great to be home! 961 00:41:40,498 --> 00:41:42,761 Amber: I see him. He's talking to reporters. 962 00:41:42,848 --> 00:41:44,632 - And I'm so grateful for the love and support 963 00:41:44,763 --> 00:41:47,592 everyone has given me all these years. 964 00:41:47,679 --> 00:41:49,245 - Wow, he looks awesome. Come on. 965 00:41:49,376 --> 00:41:51,204 - There's no love like Motown love. 966 00:41:51,291 --> 00:41:52,988 Man: Welcome home, Smokey! 967 00:41:53,075 --> 00:41:54,729 - Merry Christmas to you and your families 968 00:41:54,860 --> 00:41:56,339 and have a happy, happy New Year! 969 00:41:56,426 --> 00:41:59,473 - Smokey! Smokey! 970 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:01,344 [Clicks teeth] [Car hums away] 971 00:42:02,694 --> 00:42:04,217 [Disappointed exhale] 972 00:42:04,347 --> 00:42:06,567 Huh. [Clicks teeth] 973 00:42:06,698 --> 00:42:08,438 Hmm. 974 00:42:08,526 --> 00:42:10,353 ♪♪ 975 00:42:10,440 --> 00:42:11,529 [Door shuts] 976 00:42:15,141 --> 00:42:16,925 - You know, I had a pretty cool surprise for you, 977 00:42:17,056 --> 00:42:18,797 but I can see that you're not in the mood 978 00:42:18,884 --> 00:42:20,929 for surprises right now. 979 00:42:21,016 --> 00:42:22,844 - This is no time for jokes Eddie. We need a plan B. 980 00:42:22,931 --> 00:42:25,020 - I know. I know. But in the meantime... 981 00:42:25,151 --> 00:42:27,675 [Paper crinkles] - What's this? 982 00:42:27,806 --> 00:42:29,329 - You know, I was gonna wait a couple of days but... 983 00:42:29,416 --> 00:42:30,809 you just look so pitiful so... 984 00:42:32,332 --> 00:42:33,899 [Paper crinkles] - [Sighs] 985 00:42:37,467 --> 00:42:39,818 Eddie. I... 986 00:42:39,905 --> 00:42:42,124 I can't believe you did this. 987 00:42:42,255 --> 00:42:44,387 Motown Museum? 988 00:42:44,518 --> 00:42:45,998 - Lily looked so disappointed the other day, you know, 989 00:42:46,128 --> 00:42:48,391 so, I just figured.... 990 00:42:48,478 --> 00:42:51,351 - Oh. That is so sweet. 991 00:42:51,438 --> 00:42:53,222 Thank you. - You're welcome. 992 00:42:55,485 --> 00:42:57,923 - Um, there's only two. 993 00:42:58,010 --> 00:42:59,577 - Yeah, well, I didn't wanna assume you know... 994 00:42:59,707 --> 00:43:01,796 - Yeah. Of course. I mean, I... 995 00:43:01,927 --> 00:43:04,494 I mean, if you have something else to do it's... 996 00:43:04,625 --> 00:43:06,801 - No! 997 00:43:06,888 --> 00:43:09,282 Are you extending a formal invitation? Because... 998 00:43:11,153 --> 00:43:13,416 if you are, I wholeheartedly accept! 999 00:43:13,503 --> 00:43:15,636 - [Laughs] 1000 00:43:15,723 --> 00:43:18,683 - So, what are the odds Lily is gonna be stoked? 1001 00:43:21,381 --> 00:43:23,775 - Very stoked. - Cool. 1002 00:43:23,862 --> 00:43:25,341 - Thank you. - Good. 1003 00:43:25,472 --> 00:43:27,213 You know, you're welcome. It's gonna be fun. 1004 00:43:30,259 --> 00:43:34,612 ♪♪ 1005 00:43:34,699 --> 00:43:36,701 Amber: In 1959, 1006 00:43:36,788 --> 00:43:38,964 Mr. Gordy Berry Jr. founded the record company 1007 00:43:39,051 --> 00:43:40,748 that became "Motown". 1008 00:43:40,835 --> 00:43:41,967 Eddie: The exhibit gives a voice 1009 00:43:42,054 --> 00:43:44,665 to how the power of music inspired greatness, 1010 00:43:44,796 --> 00:43:46,058 broke barriers and united people. 1011 00:43:48,016 --> 00:43:50,105 - What does that mean? 1012 00:43:50,192 --> 00:43:53,674 - Motown was never just about music. 1013 00:43:53,761 --> 00:43:56,459 It's a celebration 1014 00:43:56,546 --> 00:43:59,419 of Black culture, art and life. 1015 00:43:59,506 --> 00:44:01,334 - People everywhere, all races, 1016 00:44:01,421 --> 00:44:03,510 from all over the world, 1017 00:44:03,597 --> 00:44:04,990 still cherish the music that was made in this very building. 1018 00:44:06,600 --> 00:44:09,168 - Look, it's Smokey! - Oh yeah. 1019 00:44:09,255 --> 00:44:11,170 That's when he was playing with The Miracles. 1020 00:44:13,476 --> 00:44:17,132 ♪♪ 1021 00:44:17,219 --> 00:44:18,873 ♪ Da doo ♪ 1022 00:44:18,960 --> 00:44:25,967 ♪♪ 1023 00:44:26,054 --> 00:44:29,971 ♪♪ 1024 00:44:30,058 --> 00:44:32,278 - Right there is where our man, Smokey Robinson, would sit 1025 00:44:32,408 --> 00:44:34,106 while singers were jamming right here in Studio A. 1026 00:44:37,587 --> 00:44:39,807 - Mommy Amber, why do you and Eddie 1027 00:44:39,894 --> 00:44:41,679 like Smokey Robinson so much? 1028 00:44:43,158 --> 00:44:45,291 - Well, um, Eddie and I, 1029 00:44:45,378 --> 00:44:47,467 we met in middle school. 1030 00:44:47,597 --> 00:44:51,427 I was on a committee to help organize a Christmas pageant. 1031 00:44:51,514 --> 00:44:53,255 - I was in the school choir. 1032 00:44:53,386 --> 00:44:55,257 - The choir director asked Eddie to sing 1033 00:44:55,388 --> 00:44:57,172 "The First Noel" for the pageant... 1034 00:44:57,259 --> 00:44:58,957 - That's the song you sang at church! 1035 00:44:59,044 --> 00:45:00,741 - Yeah, but I told her I would only do it 1036 00:45:00,872 --> 00:45:02,308 if I could sing Smokey Robinson's version 1037 00:45:02,395 --> 00:45:03,657 of the Motown Christmas album? 1038 00:45:03,788 --> 00:45:05,572 - Which I loved 1039 00:45:05,659 --> 00:45:07,617 because my parents they played it all the time? 1040 00:45:07,705 --> 00:45:08,706 - Amber heard me rehearsing... 1041 00:45:10,446 --> 00:45:12,710 - And we bonded over Smokey... 1042 00:45:12,797 --> 00:45:14,320 - And you fell in love! 1043 00:45:16,061 --> 00:45:17,410 Both: [Small laugh] 1044 00:45:18,977 --> 00:45:20,587 - Come on... 1045 00:45:22,632 --> 00:45:24,243 [Receding footsteps thud] 1046 00:45:26,201 --> 00:45:30,902 ♪♪ 1047 00:45:33,556 --> 00:45:36,821 ♪♪ 1048 00:45:36,908 --> 00:45:38,387 [Footsteps thud, shivering] 1049 00:45:38,518 --> 00:45:40,128 - I hope you two had a good time? 1050 00:45:40,215 --> 00:45:41,826 - [Amber chuckles] - It was the best day ever! 1051 00:45:41,913 --> 00:45:43,741 Thank you, thank you, thank you! 1052 00:45:43,828 --> 00:45:46,569 I wanna sing like you and the Motown singers one day. 1053 00:45:46,656 --> 00:45:48,223 - You're gonna be better than all of us. 1054 00:45:48,310 --> 00:45:49,877 - [Giggles] 1055 00:45:50,008 --> 00:45:51,487 [Hands clap] - Oh! - Oh! 1056 00:45:51,574 --> 00:45:54,099 [Grunting] - Eh. Eh. Oh. 1057 00:45:54,186 --> 00:45:56,144 [Laughing] 1058 00:45:56,275 --> 00:45:57,624 - Aww. 1059 00:46:00,192 --> 00:46:02,020 - Wow! A 10-year-old who appreciates Motown. 1060 00:46:02,107 --> 00:46:03,673 You hit the jackpot, Amber. 1061 00:46:03,761 --> 00:46:04,762 - Tell me about it. 1062 00:46:07,112 --> 00:46:09,418 What? 1063 00:46:09,505 --> 00:46:12,813 - You just seem like a proud mama. 1064 00:46:12,900 --> 00:46:14,641 - You know, sometimes I forget she's not my kid. 1065 00:46:17,035 --> 00:46:18,776 If I ever had any doubts about being a mother, 1066 00:46:20,342 --> 00:46:22,040 she's erased them all. 1067 00:46:23,693 --> 00:46:25,260 - Well... 1068 00:46:26,827 --> 00:46:29,438 - So I'll talk to you tomorrow? 1069 00:46:30,918 --> 00:46:32,572 [Winces and shivers] 1070 00:46:32,659 --> 00:46:34,269 Night! - Night. 1071 00:46:34,356 --> 00:46:35,793 [Door shuts] 1072 00:46:37,272 --> 00:46:39,057 ♪♪ 1073 00:46:39,144 --> 00:46:40,667 [Pensive exhale] Hmm. 1074 00:46:44,889 --> 00:46:47,021 - Yeah, and guess what, 1075 00:46:47,108 --> 00:46:49,110 we even saw where they recorded songs and stuff, 1076 00:46:49,241 --> 00:46:50,982 Grandpa Dupont! It was lit! 1077 00:46:53,419 --> 00:46:54,681 [Phone rings] 1078 00:46:56,465 --> 00:46:58,728 Hello? 1079 00:46:58,816 --> 00:47:00,513 Hey. I'm good, how about you? 1080 00:47:02,471 --> 00:47:04,299 Um, sure, no problem. What's up? 1081 00:47:06,301 --> 00:47:08,956 The Baileys. Yeah. 1082 00:47:09,087 --> 00:47:11,132 I think they considered adoption... 1083 00:47:13,961 --> 00:47:15,441 [Lily chatters and giggles in the background] 1084 00:47:15,528 --> 00:47:17,530 They want to adopt Lily? 1085 00:47:24,754 --> 00:47:27,453 - Dear God, please bless my awesome family - 1086 00:47:28,976 --> 00:47:30,630 Mommy Amber, 1087 00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:32,501 Grandpa Dupont, 1088 00:47:32,588 --> 00:47:34,373 Aunt Nicole, 1089 00:47:35,591 --> 00:47:37,855 Uncle Ham, 1090 00:47:37,942 --> 00:47:40,727 Eddie, and everyone at Mt. Joy Church 1091 00:47:42,598 --> 00:47:44,862 and please bless Mom and Dad in Heaven. 1092 00:47:46,864 --> 00:47:48,039 Amen. 1093 00:47:51,172 --> 00:47:53,435 - Good night. 1094 00:47:53,566 --> 00:47:55,742 - Oh, and God, 1095 00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:57,962 I know Mommy Amber isn't my real mommy, 1096 00:47:58,049 --> 00:48:01,356 but if You get a chance to give me a new mommy, 1097 00:48:01,443 --> 00:48:03,968 please make her just like Mommy Amber. 1098 00:48:04,098 --> 00:48:05,883 Amen. 1099 00:48:10,365 --> 00:48:11,671 [Chalk rasps] 1100 00:48:14,892 --> 00:48:19,679 ♪♪ 1101 00:48:19,809 --> 00:48:21,246 [Light clicks on] 1102 00:48:23,813 --> 00:48:25,859 - Good night. - Good night. 1103 00:48:25,946 --> 00:48:27,252 [Light clicks off, footsteps recede] 1104 00:48:34,737 --> 00:48:35,913 [Leaves rustle in the wind] 1105 00:48:38,524 --> 00:48:40,526 [Approaching footsteps thud] 1106 00:48:42,441 --> 00:48:44,269 - What's up, Kiddo? 1107 00:48:44,356 --> 00:48:46,271 - Every house on the block is decorated outside 1108 00:48:46,358 --> 00:48:48,316 except for ours. - Oh. 1109 00:48:48,447 --> 00:48:50,536 I know, Sweetie. 1110 00:48:50,666 --> 00:48:52,581 Look, as soon as I get this Smokey Robinson stuff... 1111 00:48:54,235 --> 00:48:56,803 plus, we can't put up all those Christmas lights ourselves. 1112 00:48:56,890 --> 00:48:58,326 We need help. 1113 00:48:58,413 --> 00:49:00,111 [Doorbell rings] 1114 00:49:02,809 --> 00:49:04,463 [Footsteps thud] 1115 00:49:06,595 --> 00:49:08,771 [Door creaks open] - Uh, somebody order some elves 1116 00:49:08,858 --> 00:49:10,643 for a little Christmas decorating? 1117 00:49:10,773 --> 00:49:12,123 - Surprise! 1118 00:49:12,210 --> 00:49:14,125 ♪♪ 1119 00:49:14,212 --> 00:49:16,083 ♪ Baby we... ♪ 1120 00:49:16,170 --> 00:49:17,476 ♪ I'll be there for Christmas ♪ 1121 00:49:19,652 --> 00:49:21,523 ♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪ 1122 00:49:21,654 --> 00:49:24,700 ♪ I said, I'll be there for Christmas ♪ 1123 00:49:24,787 --> 00:49:27,660 ♪♪ 1124 00:49:27,790 --> 00:49:31,577 ♪ Baby, baby, I'll soon be on my way ♪ 1125 00:49:31,664 --> 00:49:34,493 ♪ Yeah, I'm comin', I'm comin' your way ♪ 1126 00:49:34,580 --> 00:49:36,756 - High five. 1127 00:49:36,843 --> 00:49:38,888 ♪ Baby, hitch a ride on Santa's sleigh ♪ 1128 00:49:39,019 --> 00:49:41,108 [Low hum of chatter] - One, two, three... 1129 00:49:41,195 --> 00:49:43,110 All: Wooo! Yay! 1130 00:49:44,764 --> 00:49:46,461 Rev. Dupont: So what's left to do for the pageant, baby girl? 1131 00:49:46,548 --> 00:49:48,507 Anything I can help you with? - Nope. 1132 00:49:48,637 --> 00:49:50,161 Everything is pretty much under control. 1133 00:49:51,640 --> 00:49:54,121 We do need someone to dress up like Santa though. 1134 00:49:56,863 --> 00:49:58,821 - Again. 1135 00:49:58,908 --> 00:50:01,346 - Oh, come on. - Come on, guys. 1136 00:50:01,433 --> 00:50:03,826 - I mean you have been getting in shape all year, babe. 1137 00:50:03,957 --> 00:50:05,872 - Ooh. All: [Laughing] 1138 00:50:10,703 --> 00:50:12,270 [Bell jingles] 1139 00:50:16,491 --> 00:50:17,884 - Hmm... - Oh wow. 1140 00:50:22,019 --> 00:50:23,498 - Well, I would get the smallest stocking, right? 1141 00:50:23,585 --> 00:50:25,152 [Laughing] 1142 00:50:26,936 --> 00:50:28,329 - [Chuckles] 1143 00:50:33,247 --> 00:50:34,857 Amber: I hope you had a good time. 1144 00:50:34,944 --> 00:50:36,337 - Oh my gosh, always. - Aww. 1145 00:50:36,424 --> 00:50:38,035 - Drew. Take care, brother. - Be safe. 1146 00:50:38,122 --> 00:50:39,514 - Aw, bye Daddy, I love you. 1147 00:50:39,645 --> 00:50:40,863 - I love you, Sweetheart. 1148 00:50:42,822 --> 00:50:45,129 Young man. - Yes, yes. 1149 00:50:45,216 --> 00:50:47,305 Always good to see you. - Always good to see you too. 1150 00:50:51,352 --> 00:50:52,788 - Who wants to help me finish the shoe boxes? 1151 00:50:52,875 --> 00:50:58,446 ♪♪ 1152 00:50:58,533 --> 00:51:00,187 I'm glad you came to Detroit for Christmas, Eddie. 1153 00:51:01,406 --> 00:51:03,451 - Me too. 1154 00:51:03,538 --> 00:51:05,584 - I'll bet your mommy and daddy are happy to see you. 1155 00:51:07,107 --> 00:51:08,978 - Well, my mommy and daddy um, 1156 00:51:09,066 --> 00:51:10,371 they're in the military 1157 00:51:10,502 --> 00:51:12,547 and they retired overseas 1158 00:51:12,634 --> 00:51:14,723 so I don't get to see them that much. 1159 00:51:14,810 --> 00:51:16,986 We moved around a lot when I was a kid. 1160 00:51:17,074 --> 00:51:18,597 - Where did you spend Christmases? 1161 00:51:19,946 --> 00:51:21,252 - So many different places I can't remember. 1162 00:51:21,382 --> 00:51:24,255 But it's nice to have a place to hang my stocking this year. 1163 00:51:27,562 --> 00:51:29,434 Hey. 1164 00:51:29,521 --> 00:51:31,349 Hey, I bet you didn't know my uncle played guitar 1165 00:51:31,436 --> 00:51:33,177 for Smokey Robinson. 1166 00:51:33,264 --> 00:51:36,093 - [Gasps] No way! - Yes way! 1167 00:51:36,180 --> 00:51:38,443 He used to drag me around to all of his 1168 00:51:38,530 --> 00:51:40,575 rehearsals and gigs. I saw Smokey all the time. 1169 00:51:40,662 --> 00:51:41,924 - All right you two, it's getting late. 1170 00:51:42,055 --> 00:51:44,666 It's time for this one to go to bed. 1171 00:51:44,753 --> 00:51:48,061 - Awww mannnn! - Well, come here. 1172 00:51:48,148 --> 00:51:49,715 I'll come in and tuck you in, okay? 1173 00:51:49,802 --> 00:51:51,195 - Okay. - All right. 1174 00:51:55,199 --> 00:51:56,200 - Oh... 1175 00:51:58,680 --> 00:52:00,117 She's the best. 1176 00:52:04,773 --> 00:52:05,948 Hey. 1177 00:52:08,777 --> 00:52:10,475 Hey. 1178 00:52:10,605 --> 00:52:12,129 You wanna tell me what's going on? 1179 00:52:17,786 --> 00:52:19,484 Amber: For months, 1180 00:52:19,571 --> 00:52:21,877 I waited for the right family to come along. 1181 00:52:21,964 --> 00:52:23,444 - And these people are that? 1182 00:52:23,531 --> 00:52:25,838 - Definitely. 1183 00:52:25,925 --> 00:52:28,623 They would make a great family for Lily. 1184 00:52:28,710 --> 00:52:30,277 - But you don't want to let her go. 1185 00:52:30,364 --> 00:52:32,149 - I want what's best for her. 1186 00:52:32,236 --> 00:52:34,063 - What about what's best for you? 1187 00:52:34,151 --> 00:52:35,717 Can you see yourself without her? 1188 00:52:35,848 --> 00:52:37,632 - [Exasperated exhale] 1189 00:52:37,763 --> 00:52:39,852 I can't believe I'm having this conversation with you. 1190 00:52:39,939 --> 00:52:41,680 We never saw eye-to-eye on stuff like this. 1191 00:52:41,767 --> 00:52:43,160 - It doesn't mean that I don't want you to be happy. 1192 00:52:46,859 --> 00:52:49,122 Look, I had a vision for my life. 1193 00:52:49,253 --> 00:52:51,037 And so did you. 1194 00:52:51,124 --> 00:52:53,170 You can have all these hopes and dreams, right? 1195 00:52:54,823 --> 00:52:56,564 And you think they're meant for you, 1196 00:52:56,695 --> 00:52:58,479 but they don't always work out the way you envision them. 1197 00:53:00,525 --> 00:53:03,528 - "In his heart a man plans his course, 1198 00:53:05,791 --> 00:53:08,881 but the Lord determines his steps." 1199 00:53:10,274 --> 00:53:11,840 - Exactly, Rev. Dupont. 1200 00:53:13,407 --> 00:53:15,192 [Small laugh] 1201 00:53:15,322 --> 00:53:18,064 - You and I broke up - twice - 1202 00:53:18,151 --> 00:53:19,892 because we saw our lives going in different directions. 1203 00:53:22,155 --> 00:53:23,548 But here I am, back here with you. 1204 00:53:30,294 --> 00:53:32,296 - Mommy Amber... 1205 00:53:32,426 --> 00:53:34,863 I can't sleep. 1206 00:53:34,950 --> 00:53:36,822 [Sighs] 1207 00:53:36,952 --> 00:53:39,259 I keep thinking about my solo. 1208 00:53:39,346 --> 00:53:41,783 I think I need some professional help. 1209 00:53:41,870 --> 00:53:44,133 - It's a little late, Honey. - Are you kidding?! 1210 00:53:44,264 --> 00:53:46,005 My voice gets better after 10 p.m.. 1211 00:53:46,135 --> 00:53:47,354 Come here, little Smokey. 1212 00:53:51,402 --> 00:53:53,926 All right. Okay, so. 1213 00:53:56,015 --> 00:53:58,060 The first thing a singer must do, 1214 00:53:58,191 --> 00:53:59,975 is think about the meaning of the words that she's singing. 1215 00:54:00,106 --> 00:54:02,195 Okay? 1216 00:54:02,282 --> 00:54:04,284 Do you know what "Silent Night" is about? 1217 00:54:04,371 --> 00:54:05,894 - It's about the night Jesus was born. 1218 00:54:05,981 --> 00:54:07,592 - That's right. 1219 00:54:07,722 --> 00:54:09,376 The night Mary became a mom. 1220 00:54:13,119 --> 00:54:14,816 [Paper crinkles] 1221 00:54:14,903 --> 00:54:16,427 - What is with you? 1222 00:54:18,385 --> 00:54:20,387 [Chuckles] 1223 00:54:20,474 --> 00:54:22,084 - Eddie and I kissed last night. 1224 00:54:23,695 --> 00:54:25,392 - Yessss! What? 1225 00:54:29,353 --> 00:54:30,702 - Do you think he's changed, Nicole? 1226 00:54:31,833 --> 00:54:33,705 - Do you? 1227 00:54:33,835 --> 00:54:34,967 - Well, I don't know. 1228 00:54:36,229 --> 00:54:37,970 I mean he, 1229 00:54:38,057 --> 00:54:39,798 he says he's the same guy, 1230 00:54:39,885 --> 00:54:42,714 but in some ways, he seems different. 1231 00:54:45,543 --> 00:54:47,066 I still think we want different things out of life. 1232 00:54:49,068 --> 00:54:52,245 - Then how come you haven't had any of them 1233 00:54:52,332 --> 00:54:53,638 after all these years? 1234 00:54:55,727 --> 00:54:59,034 Look, every time you guys try to do life on your own, 1235 00:54:59,121 --> 00:55:00,993 you end up right back here. 1236 00:55:02,429 --> 00:55:04,257 Face it, Girl, you and Eddie are better together. 1237 00:55:05,998 --> 00:55:07,347 - Everybody says that? 1238 00:55:07,478 --> 00:55:09,262 - Because it's true. 1239 00:55:11,003 --> 00:55:12,483 - [Sighs] 1240 00:55:12,570 --> 00:55:15,616 When Eddie and I split up three years ago, 1241 00:55:15,703 --> 00:55:17,966 we knew it was for good. 1242 00:55:18,053 --> 00:55:19,794 We agreed to be friends 1243 00:55:19,881 --> 00:55:21,492 so we moved on with our lives. 1244 00:55:24,103 --> 00:55:26,497 - And uh, kissing is how you move on? 1245 00:55:31,240 --> 00:55:33,199 - What do you want me to do for the party tonight? 1246 00:55:33,286 --> 00:55:35,549 - Oh, so we're changing the subject now? 1247 00:55:35,636 --> 00:55:37,595 I see. [Exhales] 1248 00:55:39,205 --> 00:55:40,859 I just want you to show up, Honey. 1249 00:55:40,946 --> 00:55:45,298 I want you and Eddie to hang out, talk, dance, 1250 00:55:45,385 --> 00:55:48,867 and maybe figure out what is going on 1251 00:55:48,954 --> 00:55:50,521 between the two of you finally. 1252 00:55:50,651 --> 00:55:55,134 ♪♪ 1253 00:55:57,092 --> 00:56:04,186 ♪♪ 1254 00:56:04,273 --> 00:56:05,318 [Buzz of party chatter] 1255 00:56:08,452 --> 00:56:15,328 ♪♪ 1256 00:56:18,810 --> 00:56:20,638 - Can I offer you a glass of egg nog? 1257 00:56:22,248 --> 00:56:23,902 - I like your sweater. 1258 00:56:24,032 --> 00:56:25,991 - Thank you. 1259 00:56:26,078 --> 00:56:28,080 I have a confession to make. 1260 00:56:29,298 --> 00:56:30,909 I stalked you on social media too. 1261 00:56:32,214 --> 00:56:34,042 - Really? - Yeah. 1262 00:56:34,173 --> 00:56:36,044 And I asked Ham about you. 1263 00:56:36,131 --> 00:56:37,698 - When? 1264 00:56:37,785 --> 00:56:39,744 - Every time I talked to him. 1265 00:56:41,310 --> 00:56:43,530 - So, what do you want to know? 1266 00:56:45,097 --> 00:56:46,838 - I want to know everything: 1267 00:56:46,925 --> 00:56:50,276 Are you happy? Was there anyone after me? 1268 00:56:50,363 --> 00:56:52,670 Did you ever fall in love again? 1269 00:56:52,757 --> 00:56:54,541 - What did Ham say? 1270 00:56:54,628 --> 00:56:57,936 - I'm interested in what you have to say. 1271 00:57:00,155 --> 00:57:02,897 - Did I date? Yes. 1272 00:57:04,159 --> 00:57:06,205 Fall in love? No. 1273 00:57:12,733 --> 00:57:15,736 - Amber about last night when we-- 1274 00:57:15,867 --> 00:57:17,912 Nicole: Hey! - No way. 1275 00:57:18,043 --> 00:57:19,958 - This is our song! Ooh! 1276 00:57:20,045 --> 00:57:21,873 - Remember when they played it at the Christmas pageant 1277 00:57:21,960 --> 00:57:23,614 and then everybody started slow dancing? 1278 00:57:23,701 --> 00:57:25,746 - No, Ham, you and I started dancing 1279 00:57:25,833 --> 00:57:27,356 and then Eddie and Amber joined in because they were all, 1280 00:57:27,444 --> 00:57:28,401 "why are they slow dancing to a Christmas carol?" 1281 00:57:28,488 --> 00:57:30,142 - Right. 1282 00:57:30,272 --> 00:57:33,450 Well, Mrs. Jones.... 1283 00:57:33,537 --> 00:57:36,801 ♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪ 1284 00:57:36,888 --> 00:57:40,326 ♪ And heaven and nature sing - Shall we? 1285 00:57:40,413 --> 00:57:44,548 ♪ Joy... ♪ 1286 00:57:44,678 --> 00:57:47,812 ♪ Joy... [Joy] 1287 00:57:47,899 --> 00:57:49,727 ♪ Joy ♪ 1288 00:57:50,902 --> 00:57:53,948 ♪ Joy ♪ 1289 00:57:56,995 --> 00:57:58,562 - It was so much fun. Thank you so much. 1290 00:57:58,649 --> 00:58:00,607 - Oh, thank you for coming. 1291 00:58:00,738 --> 00:58:02,740 - Ah, thank you. - Amber. 1292 00:58:02,870 --> 00:58:04,655 - The food was incredible. - I'm glad you enjoyed. 1293 00:58:04,785 --> 00:58:06,787 - Aw. Bye guys. - Okay. 1294 00:58:06,874 --> 00:58:08,615 - Bye. Merry Christmas. - Be safe. 1295 00:58:08,746 --> 00:58:10,878 [Amber exhales happily] 1296 00:58:10,965 --> 00:58:13,838 - So um, you started to say something earlier. 1297 00:58:16,580 --> 00:58:19,234 - Uh, no I was just gonna say that uh, 1298 00:58:19,321 --> 00:58:21,062 a buddy of mine told me that Smokey showed up 1299 00:58:21,149 --> 00:58:22,934 for a charitable event in Lansing last Christmas. 1300 00:58:24,457 --> 00:58:26,198 He just popped in and surprised them. 1301 00:58:26,285 --> 00:58:28,287 - Oh, so he totally does this kinda stuff? 1302 00:58:28,374 --> 00:58:29,288 - Totally! Yeah. 1303 00:58:29,375 --> 00:58:32,117 We're gonna find him. I know it! 1304 00:58:32,247 --> 00:58:33,945 - Oh, Smokey is no match for us. 1305 00:58:34,075 --> 00:58:35,686 - [Chuckles] Ooh. [Shivers] 1306 00:58:37,992 --> 00:58:39,341 Good night, Eddie. - Night. 1307 00:58:43,781 --> 00:58:45,522 - Thank you. - Yeah. 1308 00:58:49,656 --> 00:58:51,484 [Door shuts] 1309 00:58:53,181 --> 00:58:54,879 Yeah. [Footsteps recede] 1310 00:58:54,966 --> 00:58:56,489 [Light thud] - Okay. 1311 00:58:57,664 --> 00:58:58,926 All right. 1312 00:58:59,013 --> 00:59:00,537 Oh. 1313 00:59:02,016 --> 00:59:04,279 Great party, man. - Thanks, man. 1314 00:59:04,410 --> 00:59:05,716 [Phone rings] 1315 00:59:10,024 --> 00:59:12,070 - Hey, man. 1316 00:59:15,073 --> 00:59:16,901 What? 1317 00:59:16,988 --> 00:59:18,555 No, no, no I definitely, definitely... 1318 00:59:21,645 --> 00:59:23,777 [Deflated exhale] 1319 00:59:23,908 --> 00:59:25,562 Uh... 1320 00:59:27,564 --> 00:59:28,565 listen, can, can I call you back? 1321 00:59:32,220 --> 00:59:33,570 Yeah, no, no for sure, I-I'll let you know ASAP. 1322 00:59:36,529 --> 00:59:38,183 Yeah, thanks, man. 1323 00:59:38,270 --> 00:59:39,532 I-I'll call you later. 1324 00:59:42,622 --> 00:59:44,276 [Shocked exhale] 1325 00:59:44,363 --> 00:59:45,886 I just got offered to go on a world tour. 1326 00:59:45,973 --> 00:59:47,975 - What? 1327 00:59:48,106 --> 00:59:49,673 - Yeah! This guitarist that I've filled in for, 1328 00:59:49,803 --> 00:59:51,500 he's calling it quits, 1329 00:59:51,588 --> 00:59:53,894 and he wants me to be his permanent replacement. 1330 00:59:53,981 --> 00:59:55,504 The tour starts in a couple weeks. 1331 00:59:55,635 --> 00:59:57,289 - [Laughs] Dude! 1332 00:59:58,769 --> 00:59:59,683 This is what you've been waiting for! 1333 00:59:59,813 --> 01:00:01,336 - Yeah, totally! 1334 01:00:01,467 --> 01:00:03,034 - Wow. 1335 01:00:04,862 --> 01:00:07,778 So I guess you'll be taking off again, huh? 1336 01:00:07,865 --> 01:00:09,954 - Yeah. 1337 01:00:10,041 --> 01:00:11,782 - This is like deja vu all over again. 1338 01:00:11,869 --> 01:00:14,349 - Yeah, but this time it's not just me chasing 1339 01:00:14,480 --> 01:00:16,351 a pipe dream, Ham! This is a real offer, 1340 01:00:16,482 --> 01:00:18,266 this is a real break! 1341 01:00:18,353 --> 01:00:19,790 - No, I know, I know, I know. 1342 01:00:21,008 --> 01:00:23,228 No. I'm, I'm happy for you, brother! 1343 01:00:29,756 --> 01:00:30,670 Amber: So I've called, I've text, 1344 01:00:30,801 --> 01:00:32,237 and I've e-mailed everyone I know 1345 01:00:32,367 --> 01:00:33,238 who might even have the slightest connection 1346 01:00:33,368 --> 01:00:35,240 to Smokey Robinson. - And? 1347 01:00:35,370 --> 01:00:37,808 - All those people who claim to be his best friend 1348 01:00:37,938 --> 01:00:40,854 or his uncle's cousin's neighbor - 1349 01:00:40,985 --> 01:00:42,682 yeah, well, they don't know him. 1350 01:00:42,769 --> 01:00:44,684 - Figures. 1351 01:00:44,771 --> 01:00:47,382 I reached out to a few people too and no luck. 1352 01:00:47,469 --> 01:00:49,123 - I really appreciate you getting back to me, J.J.. 1353 01:00:51,038 --> 01:00:52,300 Yeah, yeah, it's been a long time. 1354 01:00:52,387 --> 01:00:53,606 How's the family? 1355 01:00:54,868 --> 01:00:56,740 Good. 1356 01:00:56,827 --> 01:00:58,611 Hey listen, I-I hear Smokey's in town... 1357 01:01:00,352 --> 01:01:01,745 - What's next? 1358 01:01:01,832 --> 01:01:05,009 - What if I figure out where he's staying 1359 01:01:05,139 --> 01:01:07,185 and, you know, casually show up? 1360 01:01:08,577 --> 01:01:10,710 - There are laws against stalking, you know. 1361 01:01:10,841 --> 01:01:12,538 - What's your point? 1362 01:01:12,625 --> 01:01:14,540 - [Laughs] 1363 01:01:15,889 --> 01:01:17,674 - Yep, those were good times, J.J., yeah. 1364 01:01:19,284 --> 01:01:21,460 No, I'm... 1365 01:01:21,590 --> 01:01:23,418 I-I'm not sure what the next move is. Hey listen... 1366 01:01:23,549 --> 01:01:25,943 back to Smokey, you wouldn't happen to know 1367 01:01:26,073 --> 01:01:27,379 how to get in touch with him while he's here, would you? 1368 01:01:29,468 --> 01:01:31,252 [Phone rings] - Hey, you know what, 1369 01:01:31,383 --> 01:01:33,124 I gotta take this call. I'll talk to you later. 1370 01:01:33,211 --> 01:01:34,473 - Sure. - Okay. 1371 01:01:35,735 --> 01:01:37,563 Hello, this is Amber. 1372 01:01:39,130 --> 01:01:42,699 Oh yes, I called about my church, Mt. Joy in Detroit. 1373 01:01:45,092 --> 01:01:46,920 Right, right. 1374 01:01:47,007 --> 01:01:49,793 Um, any changes in Mr. Robinson's availability? 1375 01:01:51,751 --> 01:01:53,579 Deaconess Jones: Attention everyone! 1376 01:01:53,666 --> 01:01:55,450 I am very happy to report, 1377 01:01:55,537 --> 01:01:57,670 that we are completely sold out! 1378 01:01:57,757 --> 01:01:58,976 Congratulations! [Cheering, applause] 1379 01:02:02,153 --> 01:02:03,676 [Stressed exhale] 1380 01:02:08,942 --> 01:02:10,596 - People are coming here 1381 01:02:10,683 --> 01:02:13,077 expecting to see a Motown Great. 1382 01:02:13,164 --> 01:02:15,079 Every time we thought we had Smokey 1383 01:02:15,166 --> 01:02:17,168 he just slipped through our fingers. 1384 01:02:17,255 --> 01:02:19,823 I never should have promised I'd get him. 1385 01:02:19,910 --> 01:02:21,694 What was I thinking? 1386 01:02:22,956 --> 01:02:24,610 - How long has this church been here, Amber? 1387 01:02:24,697 --> 01:02:26,177 - A hundred years. 1388 01:02:26,264 --> 01:02:28,266 - And in that hundred years, 1389 01:02:28,353 --> 01:02:30,007 do you think we've never had a setback? 1390 01:02:31,443 --> 01:02:33,706 - Maybe once or twice. 1391 01:02:35,273 --> 01:02:37,405 - Yet, here we are. 1392 01:02:37,492 --> 01:02:40,278 Honey, the pageant will be wonderful 1393 01:02:40,365 --> 01:02:42,715 with or without Smokey Robinson 1394 01:02:42,802 --> 01:02:45,152 and Christmas will still be Christmas 1395 01:02:45,283 --> 01:02:47,720 even if we didn't have a pageant, 1396 01:02:47,807 --> 01:02:49,678 or sing a song or wrap a gift. 1397 01:02:49,766 --> 01:02:51,550 - Well, what about our roof? 1398 01:02:51,637 --> 01:02:54,422 - I'm betting it'll last a few more months. 1399 01:02:56,555 --> 01:02:58,905 - Thanks for making me feel better Dad, but-- 1400 01:02:58,992 --> 01:03:01,038 - I'm just telling you what's true. 1401 01:03:01,125 --> 01:03:02,779 You know what else is true? 1402 01:03:04,084 --> 01:03:05,912 I'm proud of you - 1403 01:03:05,999 --> 01:03:08,741 not just for making your two weeks count, 1404 01:03:08,872 --> 01:03:10,743 but for making your life count. 1405 01:03:12,527 --> 01:03:14,965 This pageant comes once a year, 1406 01:03:15,095 --> 01:03:17,794 but what you do everyday for Lily, 1407 01:03:19,404 --> 01:03:21,798 Honey, that's the stuff that matters. 1408 01:03:23,016 --> 01:03:24,496 - Thanks, Dad. 1409 01:03:26,150 --> 01:03:28,369 You know having her around makes me feel... 1410 01:03:28,500 --> 01:03:30,154 complete. 1411 01:03:32,286 --> 01:03:34,158 I totally get what mom meant when she used to say 1412 01:03:34,288 --> 01:03:37,074 mother's always think twice. 1413 01:03:37,204 --> 01:03:39,119 - Once for themselves... 1414 01:03:39,250 --> 01:03:41,121 - And once for her child. 1415 01:03:43,515 --> 01:03:44,995 - Now, get over there, 1416 01:03:46,953 --> 01:03:48,607 and get back to working on your pageant. 1417 01:03:51,218 --> 01:03:52,785 - Thanks, Dad. 1418 01:03:57,094 --> 01:04:00,314 All right, Nicole, let's get started. 1419 01:04:02,099 --> 01:04:05,667 ♪ Silent night ♪ 1420 01:04:05,754 --> 01:04:09,541 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1421 01:04:09,628 --> 01:04:13,066 ♪ All is calm ♪ 1422 01:04:13,153 --> 01:04:16,722 ♪ All is bright ♪ 1423 01:04:16,809 --> 01:04:19,333 ♪ You know it's driving me crazy ♪ 1424 01:04:19,420 --> 01:04:21,683 ♪ Just being away from you ♪ 1425 01:04:21,770 --> 01:04:24,861 ♪♪ 1426 01:04:24,948 --> 01:04:27,559 ♪ It's getting colder and Babe... ♪ 1427 01:04:27,646 --> 01:04:30,127 ♪ I don't want the winter blues ♪ 1428 01:04:30,257 --> 01:04:32,520 - [Sighs] 1429 01:04:32,651 --> 01:04:35,219 - Is it just me or is it twice as many as you made last year. 1430 01:04:36,568 --> 01:04:38,396 - Yes. Unfortunately, 1431 01:04:38,483 --> 01:04:40,702 the children's home has more kids now. 1432 01:04:42,748 --> 01:04:43,836 [Shuts the radio off] 1433 01:04:47,535 --> 01:04:49,276 - You didn't invite me over here just to eat and bake, 1434 01:04:49,407 --> 01:04:50,887 did you? 1435 01:04:55,761 --> 01:04:56,849 - [Sighs] 1436 01:05:00,635 --> 01:05:02,811 You know, ever since Eddie and I broke up, 1437 01:05:02,899 --> 01:05:04,857 I've been waiting for the right man to come along 1438 01:05:04,988 --> 01:05:06,903 for me to start a family. 1439 01:05:08,382 --> 01:05:10,602 I had this idea in my head 1440 01:05:11,951 --> 01:05:14,214 of the perfect person, 1441 01:05:14,345 --> 01:05:15,912 the perfect kid... 1442 01:05:17,522 --> 01:05:19,176 so I waited. 1443 01:05:19,263 --> 01:05:22,353 But, finally, the perfect person is here, 1444 01:05:24,311 --> 01:05:26,183 and she is the sweetest, 1445 01:05:27,662 --> 01:05:29,403 precious person 1446 01:05:29,490 --> 01:05:31,188 I have ever seen. 1447 01:05:33,581 --> 01:05:36,193 She's the right person, Dad, 1448 01:05:38,238 --> 01:05:39,718 and so am I. 1449 01:05:41,546 --> 01:05:43,896 - So, are you saying what I think... 1450 01:05:45,245 --> 01:05:46,899 what I hope you're saying? 1451 01:05:48,509 --> 01:05:50,772 - I'm saying... 1452 01:05:50,903 --> 01:05:53,210 my eyes light up when I see her. 1453 01:05:54,559 --> 01:05:57,388 I'm saying I live for her smile 1454 01:05:57,518 --> 01:05:58,955 and... [happy exhale] 1455 01:06:00,782 --> 01:06:02,959 I gush over every little thing she does. 1456 01:06:04,525 --> 01:06:06,963 I will give my very last 1457 01:06:07,093 --> 01:06:09,617 to make life easier for her. 1458 01:06:11,489 --> 01:06:13,230 I want her to know that, 1459 01:06:13,317 --> 01:06:15,101 that she has a home, 1460 01:06:15,188 --> 01:06:16,494 and I want her home to be with me. 1461 01:06:17,799 --> 01:06:18,931 So yes, Dad, 1462 01:06:20,193 --> 01:06:22,108 I am saying I am ready 1463 01:06:22,239 --> 01:06:24,415 to be Lily's mom. 1464 01:06:24,502 --> 01:06:26,417 [Happy laugh] 1465 01:06:26,547 --> 01:06:28,288 - [Happy laugh] 1466 01:06:28,375 --> 01:06:30,377 And I'm saying... 1467 01:06:30,508 --> 01:06:32,249 you already are. 1468 01:06:32,379 --> 01:06:34,686 [Emotional exhale] - Aw... 1469 01:06:34,773 --> 01:06:36,340 Me too, Dad. 1470 01:06:38,124 --> 01:06:39,691 [Sniffles] 1471 01:06:41,345 --> 01:06:43,347 I'm gonna need your help, you know! 1472 01:06:43,434 --> 01:06:46,089 - Sweetheart, you got a whole village. 1473 01:06:50,093 --> 01:06:51,746 Wait 'til I tell my sister 1474 01:06:51,877 --> 01:06:53,792 she won't be the only one having grand babies! 1475 01:06:53,879 --> 01:06:55,185 Both: [Laughing] 1476 01:06:57,317 --> 01:06:59,276 - Oh, Dad. 1477 01:07:04,368 --> 01:07:06,457 - Last card. 1478 01:07:06,544 --> 01:07:08,285 - Miss a turn. 1479 01:07:08,415 --> 01:07:10,635 - [Laughs] I win. 1480 01:07:11,940 --> 01:07:13,507 - I never win at this game. [Phone rings] 1481 01:07:13,638 --> 01:07:15,031 - You guys are just bad. - Hmm. 1482 01:07:18,034 --> 01:07:20,949 - Hello? Hey, J.J.. 1483 01:07:21,080 --> 01:07:21,907 Please tell me you have some good news. 1484 01:07:25,128 --> 01:07:27,043 Are you for real? Okay, I'm on my way. 1485 01:07:29,567 --> 01:07:31,699 J.J., the trumpet player, my-my uncle's buddy? 1486 01:07:31,786 --> 01:07:32,918 He's with Smokey Robinson right now! 1487 01:07:33,049 --> 01:07:34,659 Both: What?! 1488 01:07:34,746 --> 01:07:36,574 - I gotta call Amber! 1489 01:07:38,880 --> 01:07:40,578 Come on, pick up! Ham: Dude! Dude! 1490 01:07:42,362 --> 01:07:44,277 Dude, why don't you surprise her? 1491 01:07:44,408 --> 01:07:46,627 Go meet Smokey, convince him to show up bam! 1492 01:07:46,714 --> 01:07:48,020 You're the hero. Be a hero, Eddie. 1493 01:07:48,107 --> 01:07:49,587 - I gotta go. 1494 01:07:51,806 --> 01:07:53,417 [Slow piano tune plays] 1495 01:07:53,504 --> 01:07:55,506 [Approaching footsteps] 1496 01:07:55,593 --> 01:07:57,682 - I can't thank you enough for this J.J.. 1497 01:07:57,769 --> 01:07:59,205 - Anything for family. 1498 01:07:59,292 --> 01:08:02,252 There he is? The man himself. 1499 01:08:02,382 --> 01:08:06,995 ♪♪ 1500 01:08:07,126 --> 01:08:09,433 [Footsteps thud] 1501 01:08:11,391 --> 01:08:14,002 ♪♪ 1502 01:08:14,133 --> 01:08:15,743 - Mr. Robinson? 1503 01:08:15,830 --> 01:08:17,180 - Hey. [Chuckles] 1504 01:08:19,182 --> 01:08:21,097 - Great to see you. 1505 01:08:21,227 --> 01:08:22,359 - You know you better call me Smokey. 1506 01:08:22,489 --> 01:08:24,056 - Right. [Laughs] 1507 01:08:24,187 --> 01:08:26,058 - J.J. told me you were coming. 1508 01:08:26,189 --> 01:08:27,451 Have a seat. - Sure yeah, thank you. 1509 01:08:28,843 --> 01:08:30,932 - Acer Root's nephew. - Yeah. 1510 01:08:31,063 --> 01:08:32,847 - Man, I remember when you used to be running around the studio 1511 01:08:32,978 --> 01:08:34,675 picking up every instrument you could get your hands on. 1512 01:08:34,806 --> 01:08:36,982 - You do? You remember me? - Oh yeah. 1513 01:08:37,113 --> 01:08:38,636 You were pretty good for a youngster. 1514 01:08:38,766 --> 01:08:40,681 - Oh, thank you. - I miss your uncle, man. 1515 01:08:40,812 --> 01:08:42,335 Hell of a guitar player. 1516 01:08:42,466 --> 01:08:44,729 - Yeah. Yeah, he uh, 1517 01:08:44,816 --> 01:08:47,123 he taught me everything I know. - Yeah. 1518 01:08:47,210 --> 01:08:49,212 J.J. told me about your church fundraiser. 1519 01:08:49,342 --> 01:08:50,909 - Yeah, yeah, Mt. Joy! 1520 01:08:50,996 --> 01:08:52,389 Mr. Robinson-- 1521 01:08:52,476 --> 01:08:55,261 Smokey, it would mean the world to us if you could come. 1522 01:08:56,697 --> 01:08:58,525 - I wish I could, man, 1523 01:08:58,656 --> 01:09:00,832 but I've been on the road for six weeks straight. 1524 01:09:00,919 --> 01:09:03,878 I promised my wife I was gonna be home for Christmas. 1525 01:09:03,965 --> 01:09:05,706 My flight leaves on Christmas Eve. 1526 01:09:05,793 --> 01:09:07,143 - Ah... 1527 01:09:08,535 --> 01:09:10,450 I understand, I... 1528 01:09:10,581 --> 01:09:12,278 - Anything else I can do to help? 1529 01:09:12,409 --> 01:09:14,585 - I appreciate it but you-- 1530 01:09:15,934 --> 01:09:18,589 Motown, you know, it just means so much to... 1531 01:09:21,113 --> 01:09:22,984 all of us. 1532 01:09:24,290 --> 01:09:26,379 - You got a family, Eddie? 1533 01:09:26,466 --> 01:09:27,946 - You mean like a wife and kids? 1534 01:09:28,033 --> 01:09:30,514 - Yeah. - No. 1535 01:09:30,644 --> 01:09:31,993 - You don't know what you're missing. 1536 01:09:34,300 --> 01:09:35,649 - Can I ask you a personal question? 1537 01:09:35,780 --> 01:09:38,217 - Sure. - How did you do it? 1538 01:09:38,304 --> 01:09:40,176 How did you juggle family with your career? 1539 01:09:42,090 --> 01:09:44,136 - By remembering the "why." 1540 01:09:44,267 --> 01:09:46,834 Before I was blessed enough to get into the music business 1541 01:09:46,965 --> 01:09:49,054 it was my impossible dream. 1542 01:09:49,141 --> 01:09:51,796 My perfect prayer. And I guess God said, 1543 01:09:51,926 --> 01:09:54,190 okay, I'm gonna let you have this, see what you do with it. 1544 01:09:54,277 --> 01:09:56,322 See how you treat people. 1545 01:09:56,409 --> 01:09:59,107 I got a great wife and a wonderful family. 1546 01:09:59,238 --> 01:10:01,849 And I love my job. 1547 01:10:01,936 --> 01:10:04,330 I love my wife and my family. 1548 01:10:04,461 --> 01:10:06,550 And I love the fact that they support me in loving my job. 1549 01:10:08,073 --> 01:10:09,509 And when you got it like that, 1550 01:10:09,640 --> 01:10:11,468 there's no juggling. 1551 01:10:11,555 --> 01:10:13,339 Love leads the way. 1552 01:10:13,470 --> 01:10:15,733 All you gotta do is follow. 1553 01:10:17,648 --> 01:10:20,607 - I hear you. - Yeah. 1554 01:10:20,694 --> 01:10:23,219 You still got your chops man? - Oh yeah, I got it. 1555 01:10:23,349 --> 01:10:26,047 - Let me hear something. - After you. 1556 01:10:26,178 --> 01:10:28,572 - Since it's Christmas... - [Chuckles] 1557 01:10:28,702 --> 01:10:30,443 ♪♪ 1558 01:10:30,530 --> 01:10:33,838 ♪ Oh holy night ♪ 1559 01:10:33,925 --> 01:10:37,058 ♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪ 1560 01:10:40,236 --> 01:10:44,240 ♪ It is the night of our dear Saviors birth ♪ 1561 01:10:46,590 --> 01:10:48,766 Your turn! [Laughs] 1562 01:10:48,853 --> 01:10:51,029 - Yeah, okay. 1563 01:10:51,116 --> 01:10:53,074 Let me show you what I got. - All right. 1564 01:10:54,859 --> 01:10:56,426 [Plays a piano tune] 1565 01:10:56,556 --> 01:11:01,039 ♪♪ 1566 01:11:01,126 --> 01:11:03,346 - You still got your chops man. - Thanks. 1567 01:11:03,433 --> 01:11:05,086 That was beautiful. - Thank you. 1568 01:11:08,264 --> 01:11:10,135 Deaconess Jones: No Smokey! - Yet! 1569 01:11:10,222 --> 01:11:11,832 And why are you just now telling us this? 1570 01:11:11,963 --> 01:11:13,660 - We know you tried your best, Amber. 1571 01:11:13,791 --> 01:11:15,271 - And what about our ticket sales?! 1572 01:11:15,401 --> 01:11:16,663 - Maybe we can find someone else. 1573 01:11:16,794 --> 01:11:18,622 - At this late date? I don't think so. 1574 01:11:18,709 --> 01:11:20,624 And besides, we had our heart set on Smokey. 1575 01:11:20,754 --> 01:11:22,800 - So did we, Deaconess Jones. 1576 01:11:22,930 --> 01:11:25,193 Eddie and I we called everyone we know. 1577 01:11:25,281 --> 01:11:27,195 We did everything we could think of 1578 01:11:27,326 --> 01:11:29,763 short of buying commercials on national TV. 1579 01:11:32,505 --> 01:11:34,986 That's it! - No. no. 1580 01:11:35,116 --> 01:11:37,293 We do not have any money for any TV commercials, 1581 01:11:37,380 --> 01:11:39,033 Amber Dupont. - No, 1582 01:11:39,120 --> 01:11:41,384 but we can shoot a video. 1583 01:11:41,471 --> 01:11:43,211 - What are you about to do? 1584 01:11:43,342 --> 01:11:44,474 - I'm gonna send a message to Smokey Robinson 1585 01:11:44,604 --> 01:11:46,650 that will knock his socks off! 1586 01:11:46,780 --> 01:11:50,131 ♪♪ 1587 01:11:51,829 --> 01:11:54,005 [Footsteps thud] 1588 01:11:54,092 --> 01:11:55,746 - You still haven't told Amber about Smokey? 1589 01:11:55,833 --> 01:11:57,487 - No. 1590 01:11:59,489 --> 01:12:01,317 - Or about the tour? 1591 01:12:01,447 --> 01:12:03,144 - [Groans] 1592 01:12:06,017 --> 01:12:08,236 - What's wrong with him? - He's uh, 1593 01:12:08,367 --> 01:12:10,151 he's just sad because Smokey went up in smoke. 1594 01:12:11,892 --> 01:12:13,198 - How did Amber take it? 1595 01:12:14,417 --> 01:12:16,680 - I haven't had the heart to tell her. 1596 01:12:16,810 --> 01:12:19,335 - You should call her. At least let her know you tried. 1597 01:12:19,422 --> 01:12:21,685 - I don't know, man, you really wanna let her know 1598 01:12:21,815 --> 01:12:23,948 you met Smokey and he turned you down? 1599 01:12:24,078 --> 01:12:26,124 Might be better if she thinks you just flat out failed. 1600 01:12:26,211 --> 01:12:28,692 - Thanks, Ham. 1601 01:12:28,822 --> 01:12:30,302 I can always count on you for sage advice. 1602 01:12:30,389 --> 01:12:32,043 - Yep. 1603 01:12:34,480 --> 01:12:35,829 [Plate clangs] 1604 01:12:35,960 --> 01:12:37,527 And bacon. 1605 01:12:41,879 --> 01:12:43,794 - All right, kiddo. Here you go. 1606 01:12:46,100 --> 01:12:47,928 - Did you tell Eddie about the video? 1607 01:12:48,059 --> 01:12:50,627 - No. It's supposed to be a surprise. 1608 01:12:50,714 --> 01:12:55,153 I sent it to my friend who works at WJLB. 1609 01:12:55,283 --> 01:12:57,851 And she's gonna post it on all their social media platforms 1610 01:12:57,938 --> 01:13:00,288 and tag Smokey. 1611 01:13:00,419 --> 01:13:02,900 If we're lucky, he'll see it and show up tonight. 1612 01:13:04,380 --> 01:13:06,120 - That would make Eddie so happy! 1613 01:13:06,251 --> 01:13:07,644 - Mm-hmm! Us too! 1614 01:13:12,779 --> 01:13:14,781 You know, Sweetie, 1615 01:13:14,868 --> 01:13:18,568 I was going to wait to talk to you about this, 1616 01:13:18,698 --> 01:13:21,135 but do you remember when we first met, 1617 01:13:21,222 --> 01:13:23,877 you told me that your dream 1618 01:13:24,008 --> 01:13:26,750 is to have a forever family? 1619 01:13:26,880 --> 01:13:28,447 - Yeah. 1620 01:13:28,578 --> 01:13:30,231 - Well... 1621 01:13:32,886 --> 01:13:35,106 I love you. 1622 01:13:35,236 --> 01:13:37,543 So I was wondering, how would you feel 1623 01:13:38,805 --> 01:13:40,503 about having me... 1624 01:13:41,852 --> 01:13:43,506 for a mom? 1625 01:13:44,855 --> 01:13:46,857 - My whole mom? 1626 01:13:48,467 --> 01:13:50,338 - Your whole mom. 1627 01:13:50,426 --> 01:13:53,080 - Like for forever? 1628 01:13:54,952 --> 01:13:57,215 - Forever and ever. 1629 01:13:57,302 --> 01:14:00,131 - Will we still make cookies with sprinkles? 1630 01:14:00,218 --> 01:14:01,872 - Oh, yes. 1631 01:14:01,959 --> 01:14:03,700 - And... 1632 01:14:06,442 --> 01:14:07,834 will we still listen to Motown music? 1633 01:14:07,921 --> 01:14:09,575 [Chuckles] - Girl, yes! 1634 01:14:11,359 --> 01:14:14,232 - And will you still tuck me in every night 1635 01:14:14,362 --> 01:14:16,800 and wait for me to say my prayers before I go to bed? 1636 01:14:18,497 --> 01:14:21,282 - Every single night. 1637 01:14:23,154 --> 01:14:26,113 - Then, I know what my answer is: 1638 01:14:29,029 --> 01:14:30,422 yes! 1639 01:14:30,509 --> 01:14:31,989 - [Happy exhale] 1640 01:14:36,602 --> 01:14:39,779 Listen, I love you very much! 1641 01:14:42,869 --> 01:14:44,436 - I love you too, Mommy. 1642 01:14:44,523 --> 01:14:46,482 - Wow! 1643 01:14:46,612 --> 01:14:49,136 What a difference two weeks can make, huh? 1644 01:14:49,267 --> 01:14:50,311 - [Laughs] 1645 01:14:56,666 --> 01:14:58,668 ♪♪ 1646 01:14:58,755 --> 01:15:01,235 - You ready? - Yep, you? 1647 01:15:01,366 --> 01:15:03,411 - Yeah listen, I know things are crazy right now, 1648 01:15:03,499 --> 01:15:04,848 but I need to tell you something. 1649 01:15:04,935 --> 01:15:06,980 - Um, I need to tell you something too. 1650 01:15:07,067 --> 01:15:08,982 Nicole: Eddie! Eddie! Deaconess Jones: Amber! Amber! 1651 01:15:09,069 --> 01:15:10,854 - After this is over, everything on the table, okay? 1652 01:15:10,941 --> 01:15:12,420 - Yeah. Sure. Everything on the table. 1653 01:15:12,508 --> 01:15:14,031 - All right. 1654 01:15:15,206 --> 01:15:16,555 [Car rumbles] 1655 01:15:16,642 --> 01:15:20,211 DJ: I wanna give a big shout out to our homeboy, 1656 01:15:20,298 --> 01:15:23,736 Smokey Robinson, for helping us do it up big this Christmas. 1657 01:15:23,823 --> 01:15:26,086 One of our sales reps shared a touching video 1658 01:15:26,217 --> 01:15:28,132 from a young lady who's been trying 1659 01:15:28,262 --> 01:15:30,221 to get Smokey's attention for a couple weeks. 1660 01:15:30,351 --> 01:15:32,571 Smokey, if you're listening, 1661 01:15:32,658 --> 01:15:34,747 check it out on our social media platforms. 1662 01:15:34,834 --> 01:15:36,836 I think you'll be as touched by it as I was. 1663 01:15:36,923 --> 01:15:43,234 ♪♪ 1664 01:15:43,321 --> 01:15:45,323 [Low hum of chatter] 1665 01:15:45,410 --> 01:15:47,673 Ham: Hello everyone, ho, ho, ho! 1666 01:15:47,760 --> 01:15:50,589 Hello children. How are we all doing today? 1667 01:15:50,676 --> 01:15:52,983 Are you all ready for the pageant today? 1668 01:15:53,070 --> 01:15:55,594 [Deep laugh] Ho ho ho! 1669 01:15:55,681 --> 01:15:57,465 Merry Christmas, everyone! 1670 01:15:57,596 --> 01:16:00,207 Merry Christmas! 1671 01:16:00,294 --> 01:16:02,296 [Nervous exhale] - All right, everyone, 1672 01:16:02,427 --> 01:16:03,950 it's showtime! 1673 01:16:04,037 --> 01:16:10,304 ♪♪ 1674 01:16:10,391 --> 01:16:11,567 Deaconess Jones: Oh. Amber, Amber. 1675 01:16:13,177 --> 01:16:16,267 Is he coming, Amber? Is anyone coming? 1676 01:16:16,397 --> 01:16:17,964 [Doors open, parishioners murmur] 1677 01:16:18,051 --> 01:16:23,883 ♪♪ 1678 01:16:25,232 --> 01:16:28,061 [Amber on Video] Hello. My name is Amber Dupont. 1679 01:16:28,192 --> 01:16:31,108 And these are my family, 1680 01:16:31,195 --> 01:16:33,589 my friends and my loved ones. 1681 01:16:34,807 --> 01:16:38,158 I'm hoping this message gets to Mr. Robinson. 1682 01:16:38,245 --> 01:16:41,901 But even if he's unable to attend our pageant, 1683 01:16:42,032 --> 01:16:43,773 the spirit of love and joy 1684 01:16:45,949 --> 01:16:49,082 that he and Motown has inspired in all of us 1685 01:16:49,213 --> 01:16:51,215 will be in full effect 1686 01:16:51,302 --> 01:16:53,609 and a community of God-fearing 1687 01:16:54,697 --> 01:16:57,700 men and women, and boys and girls 1688 01:16:57,787 --> 01:16:59,963 will be there celebrating 1689 01:17:00,050 --> 01:17:04,097 the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 1690 01:17:04,228 --> 01:17:06,709 Thank you Mr. Robinson, 1691 01:17:06,839 --> 01:17:09,102 and Motown, 1692 01:17:09,189 --> 01:17:11,148 for providing the soundtrack 1693 01:17:11,278 --> 01:17:13,411 of some of the best moments 1694 01:17:13,541 --> 01:17:15,805 of my and our lives. 1695 01:17:17,502 --> 01:17:18,808 Thank you. 1696 01:17:24,291 --> 01:17:26,642 Child: And Joseph went up from Galilee, 1697 01:17:26,729 --> 01:17:29,209 out of the city of Nazareth into Judea 1698 01:17:29,296 --> 01:17:32,038 unto the City of David which is called Bethlehem 1699 01:17:32,125 --> 01:17:34,780 to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife 1700 01:17:34,911 --> 01:17:36,826 being great with child. 1701 01:17:38,871 --> 01:17:41,091 - And so it was, that, while they were there, 1702 01:17:41,178 --> 01:17:43,702 the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 1703 01:17:43,833 --> 01:17:46,705 And she brought forth her firstborn son, 1704 01:17:46,792 --> 01:17:48,751 and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, 1705 01:17:48,838 --> 01:17:51,014 and laid Him in a manger; 1706 01:17:51,101 --> 01:17:53,190 because there was no room for them in the inn. 1707 01:17:57,890 --> 01:17:59,718 - [Mouths] You ready? 1708 01:17:59,805 --> 01:18:01,851 [Slow guitar tune plays] 1709 01:18:03,766 --> 01:18:05,550 - Lily, "Silent Night." 1710 01:18:07,160 --> 01:18:09,554 [Weakly] ♪ Silent night ♪ 1711 01:18:11,425 --> 01:18:13,993 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1712 01:18:14,080 --> 01:18:16,169 ♪♪ 1713 01:18:16,256 --> 01:18:17,954 - ♪ All is calm ♪ 1714 01:18:18,041 --> 01:18:20,260 ♪ All... ♪ 1715 01:18:20,391 --> 01:18:21,566 - You got this, Little Smokey. You got it. 1716 01:18:23,002 --> 01:18:24,874 ♪ All is bright ♪ 1717 01:18:26,266 --> 01:18:28,878 ♪ Silent night ♪ 1718 01:18:28,965 --> 01:18:30,793 [All gasp in shock] - Oh my goodness! 1719 01:18:30,923 --> 01:18:33,143 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1720 01:18:33,230 --> 01:18:35,406 - Is that Smokey?! - It's Smokey! 1721 01:18:35,536 --> 01:18:37,843 ♪ All is calm - It's Smokey! 1722 01:18:39,627 --> 01:18:41,891 - It's actually him! ♪ All is bright ♪ 1723 01:18:44,371 --> 01:18:47,418 ♪ Round yon virgin ♪ 1724 01:18:49,115 --> 01:18:51,248 ♪ Mother and child ♪ 1725 01:18:53,424 --> 01:18:55,426 ♪ Holy infant ♪ 1726 01:18:57,167 --> 01:19:00,431 ♪ So tender and mild ♪ 1727 01:19:02,215 --> 01:19:06,263 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1728 01:19:11,572 --> 01:19:15,446 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1729 01:19:18,231 --> 01:19:20,320 - Shhh. 1730 01:19:20,451 --> 01:19:23,454 ♪ Silent night ♪ 1731 01:19:25,325 --> 01:19:27,110 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1732 01:19:29,460 --> 01:19:32,115 ♪ Shepherds quake ♪ 1733 01:19:33,812 --> 01:19:36,249 ♪ At the sight ♪ 1734 01:19:38,686 --> 01:19:42,255 ♪ Glory streams ♪ 1735 01:19:42,342 --> 01:19:44,954 ♪ From heaven afar ♪ 1736 01:19:47,913 --> 01:19:50,437 ♪ Heavenly hosts ♪ 1737 01:19:51,612 --> 01:19:54,790 ♪ Sing, alleluia ♪ 1738 01:19:57,401 --> 01:20:01,448 ♪ Christ the savior is born ♪ 1739 01:20:06,149 --> 01:20:10,501 ♪ Christ the savior is born ♪ 1740 01:20:15,419 --> 01:20:18,509 ♪ Christ the savior is born ♪ 1741 01:20:22,208 --> 01:20:23,993 [Strums final chords] 1742 01:20:26,299 --> 01:20:27,997 [Applause, cheering] 1743 01:20:35,482 --> 01:20:37,528 [Applause, cheering] 1744 01:20:39,486 --> 01:20:40,705 - Bravo! 1745 01:20:40,792 --> 01:20:42,707 [Applause] 1746 01:20:48,060 --> 01:20:50,846 - You know, a couple of Sundays ago, 1747 01:20:50,933 --> 01:20:54,501 my dad asked us what are we gonna do 1748 01:20:54,588 --> 01:20:57,374 with our two weeks before Christmas. 1749 01:20:57,461 --> 01:20:59,419 At the time, I didn't think that I would be 1750 01:20:59,550 --> 01:21:01,857 taking on this pageant 1751 01:21:01,944 --> 01:21:04,685 and it would reunite me 1752 01:21:04,816 --> 01:21:07,036 with a man that means so much to me. 1753 01:21:08,515 --> 01:21:11,257 I didn't know that I would be making a decision 1754 01:21:11,388 --> 01:21:13,869 that would change someone's life... 1755 01:21:13,956 --> 01:21:16,045 and mine. 1756 01:21:16,132 --> 01:21:18,003 I didn't know that I would be standing next to 1757 01:21:18,134 --> 01:21:20,527 a musical legend. 1758 01:21:20,614 --> 01:21:23,704 This has truly been the best two weeks 1759 01:21:23,791 --> 01:21:25,881 of my life. 1760 01:21:25,968 --> 01:21:28,144 I could not end tonight 1761 01:21:28,231 --> 01:21:30,015 without thanking this dear man 1762 01:21:30,146 --> 01:21:32,583 who took the time 1763 01:21:32,713 --> 01:21:35,107 to join us tonight. 1764 01:21:35,194 --> 01:21:38,415 You have no idea how much this means to all of us. 1765 01:21:40,634 --> 01:21:42,767 Mr. Robinson, please... 1766 01:21:42,854 --> 01:21:44,595 - Thank you. 1767 01:21:47,076 --> 01:21:49,339 I recently had a conversation with a fellow musician. 1768 01:21:51,210 --> 01:21:53,386 We talked about love? 1769 01:21:53,517 --> 01:21:55,649 And that's what I see in this room. 1770 01:21:55,736 --> 01:21:57,913 I often say love is an action word. 1771 01:21:59,610 --> 01:22:01,742 What good is it to love someone if you don't show them? 1772 01:22:03,309 --> 01:22:04,789 Many times we hold on to love 1773 01:22:04,920 --> 01:22:06,704 thinking that we're waiting for the right time to deliver it. 1774 01:22:08,314 --> 01:22:10,664 I say, deliver it now. 1775 01:22:10,751 --> 01:22:12,405 That's what God did 1776 01:22:12,536 --> 01:22:14,712 when He sent His son to save the world 1777 01:22:14,799 --> 01:22:17,584 and that's what you've done here at Mt. Joy 1778 01:22:17,671 --> 01:22:18,629 and I'm honored to be a part of that. 1779 01:22:19,935 --> 01:22:22,633 Eddie, thanks for coming to get me, man, 1780 01:22:22,720 --> 01:22:24,243 and showing me how much you love this church 1781 01:22:24,330 --> 01:22:26,245 and these people. 1782 01:22:26,332 --> 01:22:27,855 I didn't think I'd be able to make it, 1783 01:22:27,986 --> 01:22:30,032 but when I saw Amber's video, 1784 01:22:30,119 --> 01:22:32,469 I knew I had to come. 1785 01:22:32,599 --> 01:22:34,427 And I'm glad I did. 1786 01:22:34,514 --> 01:22:36,952 [Applause] 1787 01:22:42,305 --> 01:22:43,959 - Lily is a lucky little girl. 1788 01:22:45,525 --> 01:22:47,440 - Thank you so much, for everything, Mr. Robinson. 1789 01:22:48,702 --> 01:22:50,052 - Call me Smokey. 1790 01:22:51,270 --> 01:22:53,011 Merry Christmas! 1791 01:22:53,098 --> 01:22:54,186 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, Smokey. 1792 01:22:54,317 --> 01:22:55,753 - Merry Christmas, Smokey. - Bye! 1793 01:22:57,276 --> 01:22:58,974 - Um, what was he talking about? 1794 01:23:00,192 --> 01:23:02,194 - What video? 1795 01:23:02,325 --> 01:23:04,109 You know what? It-it doesn't even matter. 1796 01:23:04,240 --> 01:23:06,503 What matters is he came, and... 1797 01:23:08,070 --> 01:23:09,071 he said some things that really make a lot of sense. 1798 01:23:11,421 --> 01:23:14,380 See, I have a situation, Amber, 1799 01:23:14,511 --> 01:23:15,686 and what I do about it, well... 1800 01:23:17,949 --> 01:23:19,907 it depends on you. 1801 01:23:19,995 --> 01:23:21,387 I got an offer to go on tour. 1802 01:23:21,518 --> 01:23:23,520 The international leg starts right away. 1803 01:23:23,607 --> 01:23:24,956 And then after that we come back to the States 1804 01:23:25,087 --> 01:23:26,697 for a few months. 1805 01:23:29,700 --> 01:23:31,484 - That's awesome, Eddie. 1806 01:23:33,486 --> 01:23:35,010 This is a dream come true! 1807 01:23:36,707 --> 01:23:38,013 - Yeah. It is. 1808 01:23:39,536 --> 01:23:40,841 - You're happy about it. Right? 1809 01:23:42,800 --> 01:23:44,019 - I am happy, Amber. I'm... 1810 01:23:45,411 --> 01:23:46,891 I'm happy here with you. 1811 01:23:49,720 --> 01:23:51,200 I-I'm turning down the gig. 1812 01:23:53,245 --> 01:23:54,899 You have no idea you how badly 1813 01:23:55,030 --> 01:23:56,553 I wanted to come back home to Detroit. 1814 01:23:58,076 --> 01:23:59,469 - Why didn't you? 1815 01:24:00,774 --> 01:24:03,516 - Fear. Pride. Stupidity. 1816 01:24:05,083 --> 01:24:07,129 I-I was waiting for an invitation, 1817 01:24:08,521 --> 01:24:10,523 an opportunity, an excuse, 1818 01:24:12,438 --> 01:24:13,874 when all I needed was a reason. 1819 01:24:15,833 --> 01:24:17,574 Love was the reason 1820 01:24:17,661 --> 01:24:18,923 and I had it all along. 1821 01:24:24,624 --> 01:24:25,886 - I waited too, I guess. 1822 01:24:27,845 --> 01:24:29,064 For the perfect love, 1823 01:24:30,717 --> 01:24:32,589 the perfect partner. 1824 01:24:34,765 --> 01:24:35,896 Maybe that's you. 1825 01:24:37,246 --> 01:24:39,248 Maybe it's always been you. 1826 01:24:42,642 --> 01:24:44,514 But, there's something you should know. 1827 01:24:46,037 --> 01:24:48,779 I'm adopting Lily. 1828 01:24:48,866 --> 01:24:51,086 I understand if that changes things for you, 1829 01:24:51,173 --> 01:24:54,219 but I love her very much, 1830 01:24:55,873 --> 01:24:57,962 and I want her in my life? 1831 01:24:59,442 --> 01:25:01,444 For the rest of my life. 1832 01:25:03,924 --> 01:25:05,839 - Well, in that case? 1833 01:25:05,970 --> 01:25:07,450 Lily, 1834 01:25:12,716 --> 01:25:13,978 do I have your permission to date your mommy? 1835 01:25:16,459 --> 01:25:18,330 - Hmm, 1836 01:25:18,417 --> 01:25:19,984 let me see... 1837 01:25:22,291 --> 01:25:23,770 Yes! 1838 01:25:23,857 --> 01:25:25,598 [Laughing] 1839 01:25:25,685 --> 01:25:27,687 - You know, if anybody can do this? 1840 01:25:27,774 --> 01:25:28,819 - Eddie and Amber... 1841 01:25:30,647 --> 01:25:32,388 and Lily can. 1842 01:25:32,475 --> 01:25:34,564 ♪ Prepare Him room ♪ 1843 01:25:34,651 --> 01:25:36,261 ♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪ 1844 01:25:36,392 --> 01:25:38,611 ♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪ 1845 01:25:38,698 --> 01:25:40,178 Deaconess Jones: Ladies and gentlemen, 1846 01:25:40,265 --> 01:25:43,268 I'm very happy to report as of five minutes ago, 1847 01:25:43,355 --> 01:25:46,053 that we have met our fundraising goals! 1848 01:25:46,184 --> 01:25:48,273 We now have enough money 1849 01:25:48,360 --> 01:25:51,276 to cover the all cost of our repairs! 1850 01:25:51,363 --> 01:25:53,800 You did it, Amber, you did it! 1851 01:25:53,887 --> 01:25:56,020 [Applause] 1852 01:25:56,151 --> 01:25:58,370 - Yes, Ham! [Applause, cheering] 1853 01:25:58,501 --> 01:26:01,460 ♪ Joy to the world The Savior reigns ♪ 1854 01:26:01,591 --> 01:26:04,246 ♪ Let men their songs employ ♪ 1855 01:26:04,333 --> 01:26:07,249 ♪ While fields and floods ♪ 1856 01:26:07,379 --> 01:26:09,338 ♪ Rocks, hills and plains ♪ 1857 01:26:09,468 --> 01:26:11,557 - Father, we thank you for this beautiful Christmas. 1858 01:26:11,688 --> 01:26:14,865 We thank you for our family, our friends, 1859 01:26:14,952 --> 01:26:17,694 and the generosity of those who came to our aid. 1860 01:26:19,174 --> 01:26:21,828 It is in his name we pray. Amen. 1861 01:26:21,959 --> 01:26:23,308 All: Amen. - [Small chuckles] 1862 01:26:25,702 --> 01:26:27,486 - Guess what everybody? - What? 1863 01:26:27,617 --> 01:26:30,663 - Only 364 days 'til next Christmas! 1864 01:26:30,750 --> 01:26:32,448 All: [Laugh] 1865 01:26:34,754 --> 01:26:36,539 [Low hum of chatter and laughter] 1866 01:26:39,019 --> 01:26:42,719 ♪ On Christmas day ♪