1 00:00:12,096 --> 00:00:14,057 (upbeat music continues) 2 00:00:14,098 --> 00:00:15,975 - [Liv] There's a reason they call Christmas 3 00:00:16,017 --> 00:00:18,144 the most wonderful time of the year. 4 00:00:21,105 --> 00:00:23,316 It's a time of reflection and tradition 5 00:00:23,357 --> 00:00:25,943 that brings out the best in people. 6 00:00:25,985 --> 00:00:27,487 Well, usually. 7 00:00:28,780 --> 00:00:32,700 There's the 85 foot Christmas tree in Union Square. 8 00:00:32,742 --> 00:00:36,412 It's the centerpiece of San Francisco during the holidays. 9 00:00:37,497 --> 00:00:40,708 And the Fairmont Hotel with its life size gingerbread house 10 00:00:40,750 --> 00:00:42,251 in the lobby. 11 00:00:42,293 --> 00:00:45,713 It invites people to enjoy what I love about Christmas, 12 00:00:45,755 --> 00:00:48,800 wonder, warmth, and elegance. 13 00:00:48,841 --> 00:00:51,469 (upbeat music) 14 00:01:01,270 --> 00:01:03,606 And then there's my parents. 15 00:01:03,648 --> 00:01:08,444 To them, Christmas is one big, loud, overblown carnival. 16 00:01:08,486 --> 00:01:11,197 (upbeat music) 17 00:01:19,997 --> 00:01:21,791 Mom, dad. 18 00:01:21,833 --> 00:01:22,792 - Hi honey. 19 00:01:24,293 --> 00:01:26,379 - You guys really need to start giving things away. 20 00:01:26,421 --> 00:01:28,548 You've become Christmas hoarders. 21 00:01:28,589 --> 00:01:30,591 - Why would we give things away, we're still using them. 22 00:01:30,633 --> 00:01:33,302 - Well, maybe you need to stop buying new things every year. 23 00:01:33,344 --> 00:01:35,221 This place is a fire hazard. 24 00:01:35,263 --> 00:01:38,057 - Oh, speaking of fire hazards. 25 00:01:38,099 --> 00:01:41,185 (whimsical music) 26 00:01:43,104 --> 00:01:45,106 - You've really outdone yourself. 27 00:01:45,148 --> 00:01:46,315 - Isn't it great? 28 00:01:46,357 --> 00:01:48,025 - You know when people think Christmas, 29 00:01:48,067 --> 00:01:50,027 they don't usually think, dragon. 30 00:01:50,069 --> 00:01:51,654 - What would you rather pull in your sleigh, 31 00:01:51,696 --> 00:01:55,533 a reindeer with a glowing nose or a fire breathing dragon? 32 00:01:58,035 --> 00:02:00,121 Perfection. 33 00:02:00,163 --> 00:02:00,997 - Hi, dad. 34 00:02:01,038 --> 00:02:02,999 Ooh, hard at work? 35 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:05,043 - I'm still trying to figure out my signature dish 36 00:02:05,084 --> 00:02:06,002 for the party. 37 00:02:06,044 --> 00:02:07,295 I've never been this far behind. 38 00:02:07,336 --> 00:02:09,172 Braised abalone and cranberry sauce 39 00:02:09,213 --> 00:02:11,674 didn't go as well as I hoped. 40 00:02:11,716 --> 00:02:15,011 - Dad, I know you and mom like to go a little extra 41 00:02:15,053 --> 00:02:16,012 for Christmas, 42 00:02:16,054 --> 00:02:17,346 but maybe one of these years 43 00:02:17,388 --> 00:02:19,640 you could try scaling it back just a little. 44 00:02:19,682 --> 00:02:23,478 Make it more intimate and less crazy, loud Asians. 45 00:02:25,063 --> 00:02:26,814 Plenty of people have lovely, low key, 46 00:02:26,856 --> 00:02:28,941 totally normal Christmas parties every year. 47 00:02:28,983 --> 00:02:32,070 - Let other people have boring, normal Christmas parties. 48 00:02:32,111 --> 00:02:34,363 This is the Changtastic Christmas party. 49 00:02:34,405 --> 00:02:38,284 - Exactly, it's the Changtastic Christmas party. 50 00:02:38,326 --> 00:02:40,912 I can't remember the last time we celebrated as a family 51 00:02:40,953 --> 00:02:42,455 without the entire neighborhood. 52 00:02:42,497 --> 00:02:45,041 - You should be proud that so many who wanna spend time 53 00:02:45,083 --> 00:02:46,542 with us. 54 00:02:46,584 --> 00:02:48,294 I mean, is it our fault that more show up every year? 55 00:02:48,336 --> 00:02:49,712 - That's what makes it so special. 56 00:02:49,754 --> 00:02:52,048 Though, it does make my signature dish 57 00:02:52,090 --> 00:02:53,883 a bigger challenge each year. 58 00:02:53,925 --> 00:02:55,343 - I believe in you, honey. 59 00:02:55,385 --> 00:02:58,554 You go into that kitchen and you make me proud. 60 00:02:58,596 --> 00:03:00,264 - You're right, if you'll excuse me, 61 00:03:00,306 --> 00:03:02,517 I have a recipe for nutmeg mapo tofu 62 00:03:02,558 --> 00:03:03,935 I've been meaning to try. 63 00:03:06,437 --> 00:03:09,899 - So, you bringing anybody to the party this year? 64 00:03:09,941 --> 00:03:15,446 - Flying solo as usual, 'tis the season to be independent. 65 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:17,448 - That doesn't even make sense, 66 00:03:17,490 --> 00:03:18,616 this is the season for love. 67 00:03:18,658 --> 00:03:20,743 - I thought that was Valentine's Day. 68 00:03:20,785 --> 00:03:23,538 - It's love, it can only have one season? 69 00:03:23,579 --> 00:03:27,291 You haven't invited anyone in years, not even a friend. 70 00:03:27,333 --> 00:03:29,585 This is the 25th anniversary of our party. 71 00:03:29,627 --> 00:03:32,463 - Can we not talk about this right now? Please. 72 00:03:32,505 --> 00:03:35,466 - Fine, I'll stop as long as you promise 73 00:03:35,508 --> 00:03:37,093 to help me prepare these decorations. 74 00:03:37,135 --> 00:03:40,596 You know, we only have two weeks before Christmas Eve, 75 00:03:40,638 --> 00:03:41,931 so pick a pile. 76 00:03:44,058 --> 00:03:44,934 - Okay, 77 00:03:44,976 --> 00:03:47,228 (upbeat music) 78 00:03:47,270 --> 00:03:50,189 * A Christmas city is big and beautiful * 79 00:03:50,231 --> 00:03:51,441 * Bright lights everywhere. * 80 00:03:51,482 --> 00:03:52,859 Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 81 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:55,445 * A place where you can meet St. Nick * 82 00:03:55,486 --> 00:03:58,281 * So join our journey there * 83 00:03:58,322 --> 00:04:01,284 * A Christmas city is a magical site. * 84 00:04:01,325 --> 00:04:03,911 * No other place compares * 85 00:04:03,953 --> 00:04:06,956 * The smell of pine trees and crackling fires * 86 00:04:06,998 --> 00:04:09,876 * Christmas is in the air * 87 00:04:09,917 --> 00:04:12,462 * Gifts for all, the reindeer's racing * 88 00:04:12,503 --> 00:04:15,506 * Snowmen come to life. * 89 00:04:15,548 --> 00:04:20,720 * Christmas trees that are twice the size * 90 00:04:21,888 --> 00:04:23,598 - Hi, good morning. 91 00:04:40,782 --> 00:04:43,451 (gentle music) 92 00:04:50,124 --> 00:04:53,711 (gentle music continues) 93 00:05:00,259 --> 00:05:03,763 (gentle music continues) 94 00:05:09,977 --> 00:05:12,647 (gentle music continues) 95 00:05:12,688 --> 00:05:14,232 - You know, 96 00:05:14,273 --> 00:05:16,192 most people would think it's creepy to discover a stranger 97 00:05:16,234 --> 00:05:17,443 taking photos of them. 98 00:05:17,485 --> 00:05:19,529 - Sorry, it's kind of a reflex for me 99 00:05:19,570 --> 00:05:21,197 when I see a beautiful shot. 100 00:05:21,239 --> 00:05:22,740 - Oh, you think I'm beautiful? 101 00:05:22,782 --> 00:05:26,953 - No, no, well, no, I mean the composition, this scenery, 102 00:05:26,994 --> 00:05:27,912 it's... 103 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,582 I'm trying to think of an adjective that isn't weird. 104 00:05:31,624 --> 00:05:33,584 - I'm kidding, I know what you meant. 105 00:05:33,626 --> 00:05:36,713 - Well, thank you for letting me die of embarrassment. 106 00:05:37,588 --> 00:05:41,008 - May I see it, this beautiful photo of me? 107 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:41,926 - Sure. 108 00:05:45,054 --> 00:05:46,472 - Wow, you're right. 109 00:05:47,140 --> 00:05:48,558 I look really good here. 110 00:05:49,434 --> 00:05:50,935 - Okay, you've had your fun. 111 00:05:50,977 --> 00:05:53,604 - Seriously though, it's a good picture. 112 00:05:54,439 --> 00:05:56,107 Could you text it to me? 113 00:05:57,191 --> 00:06:00,445 - Is this your clever way of trying to get my phone number? 114 00:06:01,529 --> 00:06:03,364 - I'd like to think I could be more clever than that, 115 00:06:03,406 --> 00:06:04,741 and I don't think it's too much to ask 116 00:06:04,782 --> 00:06:07,535 seeing as how I am the person in the photo. 117 00:06:08,870 --> 00:06:09,787 - Good point. 118 00:06:10,621 --> 00:06:12,123 Go ahead, text away. 119 00:06:14,125 --> 00:06:15,585 So are you meeting someone? 120 00:06:15,626 --> 00:06:19,672 - Yeah, just admiring the photographs while I waited. 121 00:06:20,423 --> 00:06:21,507 - Thank you. 122 00:06:22,508 --> 00:06:23,634 - That's yours too? 123 00:06:23,676 --> 00:06:26,012 - It is, I'm a photographer here. 124 00:06:26,054 --> 00:06:26,929 - Hmm. 125 00:06:26,971 --> 00:06:28,723 - Ah, there he is. 126 00:06:28,765 --> 00:06:31,434 Charles Wells, editor in chief, you must be the new writer. 127 00:06:31,476 --> 00:06:33,019 - Henry, excited to be here. 128 00:06:33,061 --> 00:06:35,897 - Glad to see you starting to get to know your colleagues. 129 00:06:35,938 --> 00:06:36,564 Morning, Liv. 130 00:06:36,606 --> 00:06:37,815 - Morning, Charles. 131 00:06:37,857 --> 00:06:39,400 - Henry's joining us from The Bangkok Post, 132 00:06:39,442 --> 00:06:42,070 he's one of their top feature writers. 133 00:06:42,111 --> 00:06:43,821 Shall we Chat? - Lead the Way. 134 00:06:44,822 --> 00:06:50,078 Liv, it was interesting meeting you. 135 00:06:51,496 --> 00:06:52,705 - You as well. 136 00:06:55,166 --> 00:06:58,878 We'll have an anxiety spiral about it later tonight. 137 00:06:58,920 --> 00:07:02,048 (upbeat music) 138 00:07:02,090 --> 00:07:03,007 - Have a seat. 139 00:07:04,675 --> 00:07:07,470 Oh, I know this is a lot to take in on your first day, 140 00:07:07,512 --> 00:07:09,347 and I promise I'm not trying to scare you off, 141 00:07:09,389 --> 00:07:11,057 but we do move pretty quickly around here. 142 00:07:11,099 --> 00:07:13,267 - Believe me, things were no different at The Post. 143 00:07:13,309 --> 00:07:14,685 I'm happy to hit the ground running. 144 00:07:14,727 --> 00:07:16,813 - I'm very glad to hear you say that 145 00:07:16,854 --> 00:07:19,148 because you'll soon find that the Christmas edition 146 00:07:19,190 --> 00:07:21,943 here at The Chronicle is one of the biggest of the year. 147 00:07:21,984 --> 00:07:24,320 We're always on the lookout for a new story to tell, 148 00:07:24,362 --> 00:07:26,948 and I think this being your first Christmas in America, 149 00:07:26,989 --> 00:07:28,950 that you'll have a very fresh perspective. 150 00:07:28,991 --> 00:07:30,785 Now, I'm meeting with the writers tomorrow to go over 151 00:07:30,827 --> 00:07:32,745 our current Christmas articles, 152 00:07:33,621 --> 00:07:35,206 love to have some ideas from you. 153 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:37,458 - Definitely, 154 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:39,001 I'll get started putting those together immediately. 155 00:07:39,043 --> 00:07:41,546 - Excellent, looking forward to it. 156 00:07:41,587 --> 00:07:44,340 And welcome to The Chronicle, Henry. 157 00:07:44,382 --> 00:07:45,842 - Great to be here. 158 00:07:45,883 --> 00:07:48,553 (upbeat music) 159 00:07:56,310 --> 00:07:57,854 (upbeat music continues) 160 00:07:57,895 --> 00:07:59,021 (camera clicks) 161 00:07:59,063 --> 00:08:00,481 - Where have you been? 162 00:08:00,523 --> 00:08:02,650 - Relax, I'm like 10 minutes late, 163 00:08:02,692 --> 00:08:03,901 that's pretty good for me. 164 00:08:03,943 --> 00:08:05,445 - You'd think with all the money you're saving, 165 00:08:05,486 --> 00:08:07,780 living at mom and dad's, you could afford some real clothes. 166 00:08:07,822 --> 00:08:10,158 - Hey, hey, this style, okay. 167 00:08:10,199 --> 00:08:12,118 And with all the money I'm saving on rent, 168 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:13,953 I'll be able to afford my own place in the city 169 00:08:13,995 --> 00:08:15,121 by the time I'm 45. 170 00:08:15,163 --> 00:08:16,414 You sure you don't wanna move back in? 171 00:08:16,456 --> 00:08:17,915 - Oh, as much as I love you all, 172 00:08:17,957 --> 00:08:20,251 I'd much rather preserve my sanity. 173 00:08:28,092 --> 00:08:29,719 You know that guy? 174 00:08:29,761 --> 00:08:32,764 - Yeah, he just started at The Chronicle today, 175 00:08:32,805 --> 00:08:34,807 Henry something. I don't know. 176 00:08:35,683 --> 00:08:36,809 - Yo, Henry. 177 00:08:38,603 --> 00:08:40,688 - Oh, hey, Liv. 178 00:08:42,356 --> 00:08:44,776 And? - Andrew, my brother. 179 00:08:44,817 --> 00:08:45,735 - Hi. 180 00:08:50,490 --> 00:08:52,825 - You need some help? You look kind of lost. 181 00:08:52,867 --> 00:08:55,078 - Yeah, actually I'm looking for this restaurant, 182 00:08:55,119 --> 00:08:55,912 Mai Pen Rai. 183 00:08:55,953 --> 00:08:56,913 - Well that place is great. 184 00:08:56,954 --> 00:08:58,081 They got this coconut pudding, 185 00:08:58,122 --> 00:08:59,916 they literally make it at the table. 186 00:08:59,957 --> 00:09:01,250 You should ask for my friend Ricky, 187 00:09:01,292 --> 00:09:02,502 he'll hook you up. 188 00:09:02,543 --> 00:09:03,961 - Thanks, I'm actually going there for a story. 189 00:09:04,003 --> 00:09:06,047 Charles wants more ideas for the Christmas edition 190 00:09:06,089 --> 00:09:07,548 of the paper. 191 00:09:07,590 --> 00:09:09,133 I hear this restaurant's created this interesting menu 192 00:09:09,175 --> 00:09:10,635 for the holidays, 193 00:09:10,676 --> 00:09:12,136 blending traditional Thai dishes with Christmas flavors. 194 00:09:12,178 --> 00:09:15,223 - If you are looking for Christmas story, we got you... 195 00:09:15,264 --> 00:09:16,182 What's that for? 196 00:09:16,224 --> 00:09:17,475 - Andrew, why did you tell Henry 197 00:09:17,517 --> 00:09:19,102 how to get to the restaurant? 198 00:09:19,143 --> 00:09:21,687 - Fine, if you'll stop hitting me. 199 00:09:23,981 --> 00:09:25,108 Around the corner is a laundromat, 200 00:09:25,149 --> 00:09:26,776 next to the front door is a staircase, 201 00:09:26,818 --> 00:09:29,028 go up and you are in the entrance of an art gallery. 202 00:09:29,070 --> 00:09:31,864 Head inside and in the back next to an exhibit, 203 00:09:32,615 --> 00:09:33,699 is Mai Pen Rai. 204 00:09:34,534 --> 00:09:37,662 If there are any problems, just text me. 205 00:09:39,914 --> 00:09:42,959 - You are the most helpful person I've met here so far. 206 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:45,294 - You really are new here, aren't you? 207 00:09:46,337 --> 00:09:48,089 - I better get going, story meeting's tomorrow, 208 00:09:48,131 --> 00:09:49,757 and I've got a lot of ground to cover. 209 00:09:49,799 --> 00:09:51,718 - Well, good luck and feel free to bring us back 210 00:09:51,759 --> 00:09:53,136 some spring rolls. 211 00:09:56,889 --> 00:09:58,224 - Ow. 212 00:09:58,266 --> 00:09:59,350 You're gonna tell me what I did to deserve that? 213 00:09:59,392 --> 00:10:00,977 You know I bruise like a peach. 214 00:10:01,018 --> 00:10:04,355 - You almost mentioned mom and dad's party. 215 00:10:04,397 --> 00:10:05,898 - Right. 216 00:10:05,940 --> 00:10:08,776 Do people at work still not know how Changtastic you are? 217 00:10:08,818 --> 00:10:10,862 - I just don't wanna be associated with this 218 00:10:10,903 --> 00:10:12,697 over the top extravaganza. 219 00:10:12,739 --> 00:10:14,323 I'm trying to make a name for myself. 220 00:10:14,365 --> 00:10:16,492 - Oh, so now Chang is not a good enough name? 221 00:10:16,534 --> 00:10:20,496 - They're like a bajillion Changs, I wanna be my own person. 222 00:10:20,538 --> 00:10:21,706 - And do you know who that is? 223 00:10:21,748 --> 00:10:24,542 - Yes, Liv Rose, celebrated photographer, 224 00:10:24,584 --> 00:10:26,335 and all around icon. 225 00:10:26,377 --> 00:10:27,920 - I'm not calling you that. 226 00:10:28,796 --> 00:10:30,715 - Come on, lunch is on me. 227 00:10:31,632 --> 00:10:33,509 - Okay, Liv Chang. 228 00:10:33,551 --> 00:10:36,220 (upbeat music) 229 00:10:44,187 --> 00:10:47,857 - [Ivy] Liv. 230 00:10:47,899 --> 00:10:50,359 - Mom, I just went grocery shopping. 231 00:10:50,401 --> 00:10:51,527 - Just a few small items. 232 00:10:51,569 --> 00:10:53,237 - Oh, sure it is. 233 00:10:53,279 --> 00:10:55,323 And you know, maybe a text before you stop by would be nice. 234 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:57,992 - I'm sorry, I thought you carrying for nine months 235 00:10:58,034 --> 00:10:59,827 and then raising you for the next 18 years 236 00:10:59,869 --> 00:11:02,205 would entitle me to an occasional visit. 237 00:11:05,750 --> 00:11:07,377 - Seriously? 238 00:11:07,418 --> 00:11:08,836 - Don't look at me. 239 00:11:08,878 --> 00:11:09,754 Last thing I wanted to do tonight is carry a tree 240 00:11:09,796 --> 00:11:11,255 up three flights of stairs. 241 00:11:13,341 --> 00:11:15,468 - What, you didn't have a Christmas tree, you're welcome. 242 00:11:15,510 --> 00:11:18,429 - Mom, I know you mean well, but this is all too much. 243 00:11:18,471 --> 00:11:21,557 - Okay, fine, fine, I will return whatever you don't want. 244 00:11:21,599 --> 00:11:22,725 But the Christmas tree stays. 245 00:11:22,767 --> 00:11:25,228 - Aww, you have no ornaments? 246 00:11:25,269 --> 00:11:28,815 - No, no, okay, no ornaments, this circus is over. 247 00:11:28,856 --> 00:11:31,651 - But I got that boring, generic kind like you like. 248 00:11:31,692 --> 00:11:33,444 - I gotta go anyways, I promised Henry 249 00:11:33,486 --> 00:11:34,445 I'd meet him for dinner. 250 00:11:34,487 --> 00:11:35,613 - What? Why? 251 00:11:35,655 --> 00:11:36,572 - Who is Henry? 252 00:11:36,614 --> 00:11:38,574 - He's a new coworker. 253 00:11:38,616 --> 00:11:40,660 Why are you meeting Henry for dinner? 254 00:11:40,701 --> 00:11:42,453 - He seems cool, plus he's new in town, 255 00:11:42,495 --> 00:11:43,663 and doesn't have any friends. 256 00:11:43,704 --> 00:11:45,748 It's called being nice, you should try it. 257 00:11:45,790 --> 00:11:47,500 - Oh, you're such a good boy. 258 00:11:47,542 --> 00:11:50,670 - Well, I trust you won't mention anything you shouldn't. 259 00:11:50,712 --> 00:11:52,630 - Yeah, yeah, don't worry. 260 00:11:52,672 --> 00:11:53,798 Bye Mom. 261 00:11:58,136 --> 00:11:59,220 - What? 262 00:11:59,262 --> 00:12:00,638 - So this Henry, tell me about him. 263 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:01,848 - Mom, just because a man exists 264 00:12:01,889 --> 00:12:03,266 does not mean I have to date him. 265 00:12:03,307 --> 00:12:06,269 - Tell that to my non-existent grandchildren. 266 00:12:07,729 --> 00:12:09,272 Fine, we'll just decorate your tree. 267 00:12:09,313 --> 00:12:13,317 - Okay, but we're using my decorations. 268 00:12:14,318 --> 00:12:15,194 - Hmm. 269 00:12:21,909 --> 00:12:23,995 - Okay, I think we have enough gold. 270 00:12:26,664 --> 00:12:28,124 Where are the rest of your ornaments? 271 00:12:28,166 --> 00:12:29,375 - Oh, that's it. 272 00:12:30,251 --> 00:12:32,128 What, don't you think it looks beautiful? 273 00:12:32,170 --> 00:12:34,881 - I feel like I'm in a fancy forest. 274 00:12:34,922 --> 00:12:37,383 You know, you used to like all the fun decorations 275 00:12:37,425 --> 00:12:38,259 we had at home. 276 00:12:38,301 --> 00:12:39,469 - Well, what can I say? 277 00:12:39,510 --> 00:12:42,221 People change, tastes evolve. 278 00:12:42,263 --> 00:12:43,347 I'm a grownup now. 279 00:12:44,849 --> 00:12:49,020 - See, now this frame, this is what I'm talking about. 280 00:12:49,062 --> 00:12:52,940 It has color, it has joy, I love it. 281 00:12:52,982 --> 00:12:54,859 - That's because you bought it. 282 00:12:56,360 --> 00:12:58,863 Come on, time for the final touch. 283 00:12:58,905 --> 00:13:00,031 - [Ivy] All right. 284 00:13:00,865 --> 00:13:03,618 (upbeat music) 285 00:13:14,712 --> 00:13:17,382 - So, what do we think? 286 00:13:18,508 --> 00:13:19,842 - Fine. 287 00:13:19,884 --> 00:13:20,968 It's pretty. 288 00:13:22,345 --> 00:13:24,430 And if this pretty boring tree makes you happy, 289 00:13:24,472 --> 00:13:25,848 then who am I to judge? 290 00:13:25,890 --> 00:13:28,601 (upbeat music) 291 00:13:36,859 --> 00:13:38,403 - [Charles] Liv, get in here. 292 00:13:41,197 --> 00:13:42,990 - Hi Charles, do you need me? 293 00:13:43,032 --> 00:13:45,618 - Yes, Henry pitched this fantastic idea to me, 294 00:13:45,660 --> 00:13:46,702 and you sprang to mind. 295 00:13:46,744 --> 00:13:47,995 Please sit. 296 00:13:48,037 --> 00:13:49,497 Come on, Henry, fill her in. 297 00:13:49,539 --> 00:13:50,415 - Sure. 298 00:13:50,456 --> 00:13:51,833 I was just telling Charles 299 00:13:51,874 --> 00:13:54,001 about this Chinese Christmas party I heard about. 300 00:13:54,043 --> 00:13:55,878 Apparently it's huge. 301 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:58,339 - Oh, is this a local party? 302 00:13:58,381 --> 00:13:59,632 - Yeah, up in Knob Hill. 303 00:14:00,758 --> 00:14:02,051 - And you mentioned you thought of me 304 00:14:02,093 --> 00:14:03,553 when Henry pitched this? 305 00:14:03,594 --> 00:14:05,930 - I've seen your Christmas in San Francisco series. 306 00:14:05,972 --> 00:14:07,557 That's great stuff. 307 00:14:07,598 --> 00:14:09,016 - Oh, thank you, yeah. 308 00:14:09,058 --> 00:14:10,268 - Besides, don't you live nearby there? 309 00:14:10,309 --> 00:14:11,853 I mean, you must have seen it over the years, 310 00:14:11,894 --> 00:14:12,895 it's a big party. 311 00:14:12,937 --> 00:14:14,397 - Yes, I have seen it. 312 00:14:14,439 --> 00:14:17,442 I'm not sure it's the right assignment for us. 313 00:14:20,027 --> 00:14:22,780 I mean, I just think we can go bigger 314 00:14:22,822 --> 00:14:25,366 than a neighborhood Christmas party. Right? 315 00:14:25,408 --> 00:14:28,161 - I don't know, the way the Changs described it to me, 316 00:14:28,202 --> 00:14:30,913 it seems like it has a pretty big impact. 317 00:14:30,955 --> 00:14:32,039 - You met them? 318 00:14:32,832 --> 00:14:34,250 What, what did they say? 319 00:14:34,292 --> 00:14:37,211 - They loved the idea and they seemed really nice. 320 00:14:37,253 --> 00:14:38,963 I didn't have a chance to chat to them further, 321 00:14:39,005 --> 00:14:40,757 I wanted to make sure they were okay with the story 322 00:14:40,798 --> 00:14:42,425 before I pitched it to Charles. 323 00:14:42,467 --> 00:14:44,677 - You know Liv, if you don't wanna do this piece with Henry, 324 00:14:44,719 --> 00:14:46,179 that's fine, 325 00:14:46,220 --> 00:14:49,432 I just thought it was time to give you a cover story. 326 00:14:49,474 --> 00:14:51,893 - Wait, you wanna make this a cover story? 327 00:14:51,934 --> 00:14:53,936 - Well, I'm considering it. 328 00:14:53,978 --> 00:14:55,104 It'd be great for your career, 329 00:14:55,146 --> 00:14:57,315 not to mention a huge splash for Henry, 330 00:14:57,356 --> 00:15:00,068 his first article here on the front page. 331 00:15:00,109 --> 00:15:02,445 But I can always assign it to someone else. 332 00:15:03,321 --> 00:15:04,781 I just thought you'd be interested 333 00:15:04,822 --> 00:15:08,493 since you seem to have an eye for that Christmas magic. 334 00:15:12,205 --> 00:15:14,082 - Well, how could I say no? 335 00:15:14,957 --> 00:15:15,958 - Looks like we're all gonna be having 336 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:18,002 a Changtastic Christmas. 337 00:15:18,044 --> 00:15:21,130 (everyone laughs) 338 00:15:25,885 --> 00:15:28,513 (phone rings) 339 00:15:29,889 --> 00:15:30,807 - Hello. 340 00:15:30,848 --> 00:15:32,433 - [Liv] Good morning, traitor. 341 00:15:32,475 --> 00:15:33,976 - What? 342 00:15:34,018 --> 00:15:35,436 - Did you have fun at your dinner with Henry last night? 343 00:15:35,478 --> 00:15:38,606 Mention any family secrets you were explicitly told 344 00:15:38,648 --> 00:15:39,816 not to discuss? 345 00:15:39,857 --> 00:15:41,734 - No, you barely even came up. 346 00:15:41,776 --> 00:15:43,986 - Then how come Henry pitched my boss 347 00:15:44,028 --> 00:15:45,321 a story about our party? 348 00:15:45,363 --> 00:15:47,490 - I don't know, he's a journalist, 349 00:15:47,532 --> 00:15:49,075 isn't that his job? 350 00:15:49,117 --> 00:15:52,036 - Fine, but if I find out you did this, I will destroy you. 351 00:15:57,208 --> 00:16:00,294 It's just a my internet provider, you know? 352 00:16:05,466 --> 00:16:06,551 What am I gonna do? 353 00:16:06,592 --> 00:16:08,511 I have to kill this article somehow. 354 00:16:09,637 --> 00:16:14,100 On the other hand, it could be my first front page photo. 355 00:16:14,142 --> 00:16:15,435 - You have to stop being so tight about it 356 00:16:15,476 --> 00:16:17,186 and realize it's just a party you're in, 357 00:16:17,228 --> 00:16:18,771 nobody cares you're related to it. 358 00:16:18,813 --> 00:16:21,691 - I care, sorry, sorry. 359 00:16:21,733 --> 00:16:23,860 I'm just, I'm stressed. 360 00:16:23,901 --> 00:16:25,361 Maybe it won't be so bad. 361 00:16:25,403 --> 00:16:29,699 Maybe I can just spin this and keep my name out of it. 362 00:16:29,741 --> 00:16:32,368 - [Andrew] Good luck with that, gotta go. 363 00:16:32,410 --> 00:16:35,079 (gentle music) 364 00:16:41,961 --> 00:16:45,548 (gentle music continues) 365 00:16:55,183 --> 00:16:57,852 - Huh, reminds me of home. 366 00:16:57,894 --> 00:17:01,522 - Do you have a year round Christmas Cafe in Bangkok too? 367 00:17:01,564 --> 00:17:02,732 - No. 368 00:17:02,774 --> 00:17:03,983 But the Butterfly Pea Milk, 369 00:17:04,025 --> 00:17:06,569 my grandma makes it during summers. 370 00:17:06,611 --> 00:17:07,945 - I've never had it. 371 00:17:07,987 --> 00:17:09,489 I'm usually a classic hot chocolate kind of gal. 372 00:17:09,530 --> 00:17:11,365 - Oh, you'll have to try it then, it's the best. 373 00:17:11,407 --> 00:17:13,451 - I'm sure it's just like home. 374 00:17:14,327 --> 00:17:16,579 So where exactly is home? 375 00:17:16,621 --> 00:17:21,876 You're from Bangkok, but you have a South African accent. 376 00:17:23,211 --> 00:17:25,838 - I'm impressed, that's not an easy accent to pin down. 377 00:17:26,923 --> 00:17:28,132 Yeah, I'm kind of from everywhere. 378 00:17:28,174 --> 00:17:29,258 I grew up in South Africa, 379 00:17:29,300 --> 00:17:31,302 but my family moved around for a bit. 380 00:17:31,344 --> 00:17:33,429 My father worked as an ambassador. 381 00:17:33,471 --> 00:17:36,099 We ended up in Bangkok to be closer to my grandmother 382 00:17:36,140 --> 00:17:38,101 and my mom's side of the family. 383 00:17:38,142 --> 00:17:40,436 I'd say that's where home is for me. 384 00:17:40,478 --> 00:17:42,522 Home is where the family is, right? 385 00:17:43,981 --> 00:17:44,857 - I guess. 386 00:17:46,109 --> 00:17:49,821 - Two snowy Butterfly Pea Milk Bobas please. 387 00:17:49,862 --> 00:17:50,780 Oh, my treat. 388 00:17:51,739 --> 00:17:52,782 - Thank you. 389 00:17:54,325 --> 00:17:55,660 - Thank you. - Thanks. 390 00:17:57,161 --> 00:17:59,789 - So Liv Rose. 391 00:18:01,040 --> 00:18:02,250 Why photography? 392 00:18:03,835 --> 00:18:07,714 - I've just always liked to see the beauty in the ordinary. 393 00:18:07,755 --> 00:18:11,551 So much happens around us, especially in a city like this. 394 00:18:11,592 --> 00:18:14,220 Most people just walk by without ever noticing 395 00:18:14,262 --> 00:18:16,848 something incredible right in front of them. 396 00:18:16,889 --> 00:18:18,349 - I get that. 397 00:18:18,391 --> 00:18:20,810 It's the same for me in journalism. 398 00:18:20,852 --> 00:18:22,395 There are stories everywhere 399 00:18:22,437 --> 00:18:24,647 if you take the time to look. 400 00:18:24,689 --> 00:18:25,898 - True. 401 00:18:25,940 --> 00:18:28,359 Though, some stories are best left untold. 402 00:18:28,401 --> 00:18:30,737 - Two Butterfly Pea Milk Bobas. 403 00:18:30,778 --> 00:18:31,946 - Looks good. 404 00:18:31,988 --> 00:18:33,823 Let's grab a seat. - Cheers. 405 00:18:38,870 --> 00:18:40,455 - Hey, this is good. 406 00:18:40,496 --> 00:18:42,790 - That popping boba is a fun twist. 407 00:18:44,292 --> 00:18:45,543 - Oh, are you one of those guys 408 00:18:45,585 --> 00:18:47,879 who takes pictures of everything he eats? 409 00:18:49,213 --> 00:18:50,381 - It's for my family. 410 00:18:50,423 --> 00:18:52,425 My grandma will get a kick out of this. 411 00:18:53,217 --> 00:18:55,011 You don't want to take one too? 412 00:18:55,053 --> 00:18:56,471 I saw your feed the other day, 413 00:18:56,512 --> 00:18:58,097 it'd they go great with your 414 00:18:58,139 --> 00:19:00,349 Christmas in San Francisco series. 415 00:19:00,391 --> 00:19:01,726 - You looked me up. 416 00:19:01,768 --> 00:19:03,853 I didn't realize you were so obsessed with me. 417 00:19:03,895 --> 00:19:06,022 - Classic deflection, that won't work on me. 418 00:19:06,064 --> 00:19:07,899 Talking to people is my job. 419 00:19:07,940 --> 00:19:09,275 - I don't post selfies. 420 00:19:09,317 --> 00:19:12,028 Liv Rose stays strictly behind the camera. 421 00:19:12,070 --> 00:19:13,946 - Why not? The fans would love it. 422 00:19:13,988 --> 00:19:15,114 A chance to see the real you. 423 00:19:15,156 --> 00:19:16,741 - Don't we have a story to cover? 424 00:19:17,784 --> 00:19:18,576 - Right? 425 00:19:18,618 --> 00:19:20,036 How about we dive right in 426 00:19:20,078 --> 00:19:22,288 and interview the Changs right now? 427 00:19:22,330 --> 00:19:23,414 - Like right now? 428 00:19:23,456 --> 00:19:24,874 - Why not? I'm sure there'll be some 429 00:19:24,916 --> 00:19:26,417 great photo opportunities 430 00:19:26,459 --> 00:19:29,045 unless you want me to do it myself. 431 00:19:29,087 --> 00:19:30,338 - Okay, sure. 432 00:19:31,422 --> 00:19:34,842 But first I think we can make one quick pit stop. 433 00:19:34,884 --> 00:19:35,927 - Sure. 434 00:19:35,968 --> 00:19:38,638 (upbeat music) 435 00:19:43,351 --> 00:19:46,104 (upbeat music) 436 00:19:53,194 --> 00:19:56,823 (upbeat music continues) 437 00:19:58,950 --> 00:19:59,826 - Hi. 438 00:20:00,910 --> 00:20:03,121 - So what's so important about this place 439 00:20:03,162 --> 00:20:06,499 that we have to see it before meeting with the Changs? 440 00:20:06,541 --> 00:20:09,961 - Well, one of the big draws behind the party 441 00:20:10,002 --> 00:20:11,921 is the larger than life decorations. 442 00:20:11,963 --> 00:20:14,674 And the woman behind the mall, Mrs. Lin, 443 00:20:14,716 --> 00:20:16,426 there's no Changtastic Christmas party 444 00:20:16,467 --> 00:20:18,302 without her contributions. 445 00:20:18,344 --> 00:20:20,263 - For someone who doesn't care for the party, 446 00:20:20,304 --> 00:20:22,306 you sure have some helpful info. 447 00:20:23,224 --> 00:20:26,519 - Everyone in China Town knows Mrs. Lin. 448 00:20:26,561 --> 00:20:28,020 Her English isn't great though, 449 00:20:28,062 --> 00:20:31,941 so I'll take the lead and talk to her in Cantonese. 450 00:20:31,983 --> 00:20:32,859 - Sure. 451 00:20:36,028 --> 00:20:38,698 (gentle music) 452 00:20:45,830 --> 00:20:49,375 (gentle music continues) 453 00:20:54,547 --> 00:20:56,883 (speaking foreign language) 454 00:20:56,924 --> 00:20:58,176 Why don't you take a look around? 455 00:20:58,217 --> 00:21:00,344 I'll make sure she has time to chat. 456 00:21:04,682 --> 00:21:06,309 - I can't believe remember the last time 457 00:21:06,350 --> 00:21:07,810 I heard you speak Cantonese. 458 00:21:07,852 --> 00:21:09,687 - Oh, well my friend is trying to learn. 459 00:21:09,729 --> 00:21:11,147 I wanna immerse him. 460 00:21:11,189 --> 00:21:13,232 - You're teaching him? 461 00:21:13,274 --> 00:21:14,984 Your Cantonese is terrible. 462 00:21:19,072 --> 00:21:22,992 (speaking foreign language) 463 00:21:26,412 --> 00:21:30,208 (speaking foreign language) 464 00:21:32,668 --> 00:21:36,422 (speaking foreign language) 465 00:21:41,344 --> 00:21:44,180 - And could you possibly not mention that I'm a Chang? 466 00:21:44,222 --> 00:21:46,557 - What, Liv, you're not making sense. 467 00:21:46,599 --> 00:21:50,395 (speaking foreign language) 468 00:21:51,270 --> 00:21:53,981 (upbeat music) 469 00:21:56,943 --> 00:22:00,071 - Can you ask her about her inspiration for the decorations 470 00:22:00,113 --> 00:22:01,948 and how she came to know the Changs? 471 00:22:01,989 --> 00:22:04,283 - Of course, I have it handled. 472 00:22:15,545 --> 00:22:16,462 - Huh? 473 00:22:19,006 --> 00:22:21,509 - You know Mrs. Lin was one of the original attendees 474 00:22:21,551 --> 00:22:22,844 at the party. 475 00:22:22,885 --> 00:22:26,889 (speaking foreign language) 476 00:22:30,643 --> 00:22:34,439 (speaking foreign language) 477 00:22:36,482 --> 00:22:39,402 - You should have Liv introduce you to the Changs, 478 00:22:39,444 --> 00:22:40,820 they're not far. 479 00:22:41,446 --> 00:22:42,613 - Oh, so you know them? 480 00:22:42,655 --> 00:22:44,073 - Of course, she's their- 481 00:22:44,115 --> 00:22:46,409 - Neighbor, neighbor basically. 482 00:22:46,451 --> 00:22:49,495 In fact, we should go to their house now. 483 00:22:49,537 --> 00:22:51,122 Mrs. Lin, could you please email us 484 00:22:51,164 --> 00:22:53,416 all of the information like we discussed? 485 00:22:53,458 --> 00:22:54,292 - What? 486 00:22:54,333 --> 00:22:55,543 - Great, perfect. 487 00:22:55,585 --> 00:22:56,502 Come on, Henry. 488 00:22:59,922 --> 00:23:01,549 (speaking foreign language) 489 00:23:01,591 --> 00:23:03,426 - So you can speak Cantonese. 490 00:23:03,468 --> 00:23:05,178 - And you can speak English. 491 00:23:06,179 --> 00:23:07,889 - Just one quick question, 492 00:23:07,930 --> 00:23:11,309 Liv's last name is Chang, isn't it? 493 00:23:13,311 --> 00:23:14,353 She's their daughter. 494 00:23:16,147 --> 00:23:17,899 - Don't mind her strangeness, 495 00:23:17,940 --> 00:23:20,651 she hasn't had a boyfriend in a while. 496 00:23:20,693 --> 00:23:23,488 - Thanks again, Mrs. Lin, you've been very helpful. 497 00:23:23,529 --> 00:23:27,325 (speaking foreign language) 498 00:23:29,327 --> 00:23:31,162 - Hi Andrew, it's me. 499 00:23:31,204 --> 00:23:34,415 I need you to get mom and dad out of the house now. 500 00:23:35,458 --> 00:23:37,877 I don't have time to explain, just do it, please. 501 00:23:41,214 --> 00:23:42,340 Everything okay in there? 502 00:23:42,382 --> 00:23:44,509 - Yep, just admiring her decorations. 503 00:23:45,968 --> 00:23:47,929 Should we head to the Chang's? 504 00:23:48,763 --> 00:23:50,181 - Sure. 505 00:23:50,223 --> 00:23:53,017 (upbeat music) 506 00:24:00,066 --> 00:24:01,692 Well, guess they're not home, 507 00:24:01,734 --> 00:24:02,985 we'll have to come back tomorrow. 508 00:24:03,027 --> 00:24:05,363 - Well, let's give it a minute. 509 00:24:05,405 --> 00:24:06,364 Hey, do they have kids? 510 00:24:06,406 --> 00:24:07,824 Maybe they live nearby. 511 00:24:07,865 --> 00:24:10,368 - I'm just gonna take some photos of the exterior. 512 00:24:11,494 --> 00:24:14,038 - We could interview some of the neighbors, 513 00:24:14,080 --> 00:24:16,332 kill some time until they get back. 514 00:24:16,374 --> 00:24:20,002 - We could do that, but what if they're out all night? 515 00:24:20,044 --> 00:24:24,006 How about I treat you to one of my own Christmas traditions? 516 00:24:24,048 --> 00:24:25,550 It's not like we're gonna be making any headway 517 00:24:25,591 --> 00:24:27,510 without them here anyway. 518 00:24:27,552 --> 00:24:29,137 We could come back tomorrow. 519 00:24:30,096 --> 00:24:31,180 - I suppose you're right. 520 00:24:31,222 --> 00:24:32,974 We won't be making any progress 521 00:24:33,015 --> 00:24:36,102 until we get past this roadblock. 522 00:24:37,979 --> 00:24:39,439 What did you have in mind? 523 00:24:40,440 --> 00:24:43,109 (upbeat music) 524 00:24:48,531 --> 00:24:50,408 So this is one of your favorite things to do 525 00:24:50,450 --> 00:24:52,952 during Christmas, take a boat ride? 526 00:24:52,994 --> 00:24:55,163 - Just wait until you see the city 527 00:24:55,204 --> 00:24:59,542 lit up in Christmas lights, it's magical. 528 00:25:00,626 --> 00:25:02,462 - You know, I have always wanted to experience 529 00:25:02,503 --> 00:25:03,755 a Christmas in America. 530 00:25:03,796 --> 00:25:05,131 - It's wonderful, 531 00:25:05,173 --> 00:25:07,008 but I think it can be easy to forget 532 00:25:07,050 --> 00:25:12,305 the true meaning of Christmas and overdo things. 533 00:25:13,014 --> 00:25:15,058 - Kind of like the Changs. 534 00:25:17,810 --> 00:25:19,729 - There's something I need to tell you. 535 00:25:19,771 --> 00:25:22,648 (boat bell rings) 536 00:25:24,609 --> 00:25:26,736 Nevermind, it can wait. 537 00:25:37,705 --> 00:25:40,124 * Can you feel it in the air * 538 00:25:40,166 --> 00:25:42,960 * Good times are gonna last forever * 539 00:25:43,002 --> 00:25:45,463 * Baby, it's a time to share * 540 00:25:45,505 --> 00:25:48,758 * Because tonight we're gonna be together * 541 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,594 * I'm waiting under the mistletoe * 542 00:25:51,636 --> 00:25:54,180 * Won't you let us know * 543 00:25:54,222 --> 00:25:56,766 * So long, it feels forever * 544 00:25:56,808 --> 00:26:02,230 * Oh baby, let's get together this Christmas * 545 00:26:02,855 --> 00:26:04,273 - You don't have to walk me home 546 00:26:04,315 --> 00:26:07,527 - Oh, don't worry, I'd love to see more of this city. 547 00:26:09,362 --> 00:26:13,825 - I'm sorry, tonight was such a bust with the Changs. 548 00:26:13,866 --> 00:26:16,035 Maybe we'll have better luck tomorrow. 549 00:26:17,120 --> 00:26:20,206 - I really hope so, I'd love to crack this story. 550 00:26:21,082 --> 00:26:25,753 And tonight wasn't a bust, it was magical. 551 00:26:27,380 --> 00:26:30,091 - Well, I'm so glad you could see the city 552 00:26:30,133 --> 00:26:32,009 from a new perspective. 553 00:26:32,051 --> 00:26:35,513 (upbeat festive music) 554 00:26:40,309 --> 00:26:44,647 (upbeat festive music continues) 555 00:26:51,529 --> 00:26:52,864 Okay, family, 556 00:26:52,905 --> 00:26:54,615 what did I tell you about not throwing parties 557 00:26:54,657 --> 00:26:55,700 in my apartment? 558 00:26:55,742 --> 00:26:57,160 - Hi honey. - Hi sweetheart. 559 00:26:57,201 --> 00:26:58,619 We're just filling the place with life. 560 00:26:58,661 --> 00:27:02,415 - Mom, please, no Christmas stockings. 561 00:27:02,457 --> 00:27:04,792 - What? You have a mantle, it needed stockings. 562 00:27:04,834 --> 00:27:07,545 (knocking on the door) 563 00:27:07,587 --> 00:27:09,213 - With that attitude, yours will be filled 564 00:27:09,255 --> 00:27:10,590 with coal anyways. 565 00:27:10,631 --> 00:27:12,008 - Give me that. 566 00:27:12,050 --> 00:27:14,052 - [Jack] Henry, good to see you. 567 00:27:14,093 --> 00:27:15,595 - Henry. - Henry. 568 00:27:18,306 --> 00:27:22,393 - Well, if it isn't the Changs, what a pleasant surprise. 569 00:27:22,435 --> 00:27:24,562 Liv, I hope you don't mind, but your neighbor let me up 570 00:27:24,604 --> 00:27:27,648 and I forgot to give this back to you. 571 00:27:27,690 --> 00:27:30,693 - Henry, I can explain. 572 00:27:30,735 --> 00:27:33,446 (gentle music) 573 00:27:39,243 --> 00:27:41,245 - I just don't understand why you wouldn't tell him 574 00:27:41,287 --> 00:27:42,789 that you are our daughter. 575 00:27:42,830 --> 00:27:45,333 - I'm really sorry, I know I should have said something. 576 00:27:46,250 --> 00:27:48,419 You were going to find out eventually. 577 00:27:49,545 --> 00:27:52,924 - Yeah, I already figured it out. 578 00:27:52,965 --> 00:27:54,967 You were so hesitant to this assignment 579 00:27:55,009 --> 00:27:58,179 that I assumed you must have some connection to it. 580 00:27:58,221 --> 00:28:00,556 And when Mrs. Lin mentioned your parents. 581 00:28:00,598 --> 00:28:01,891 - You speak Cantonese? 582 00:28:01,933 --> 00:28:03,851 - I spent a year in Guangzhou. 583 00:28:03,893 --> 00:28:06,521 - Wait, you didn't tell 'em you're related to us 584 00:28:06,562 --> 00:28:08,564 and you didn't want to do this story? 585 00:28:08,606 --> 00:28:11,109 - I didn't wanna stop it, I just, 586 00:28:11,150 --> 00:28:14,612 I wanna keep my personal and professional lives separate. 587 00:28:14,654 --> 00:28:15,947 The story's a big deal. 588 00:28:15,988 --> 00:28:17,573 I didn't want people to think I got it 589 00:28:17,615 --> 00:28:19,492 because I'm related to it. 590 00:28:21,327 --> 00:28:22,703 - I can understand that. 591 00:28:22,745 --> 00:28:25,748 - I was gonna tell you before the boat ride, I just, 592 00:28:25,790 --> 00:28:27,583 I chickened out. 593 00:28:27,625 --> 00:28:29,252 - Romantic boat ride. 594 00:28:29,293 --> 00:28:31,462 - I know what it's like to want to be taken seriously 595 00:28:31,504 --> 00:28:32,922 for your work. 596 00:28:32,964 --> 00:28:34,882 I mean, my first story here has the potential 597 00:28:34,924 --> 00:28:37,093 to be on the front page, I feel the pressure too. 598 00:28:37,135 --> 00:28:40,805 - Wait, wait, wait, we're going to be on the front page? 599 00:28:40,847 --> 00:28:42,974 - It's a real possibility. 600 00:28:43,015 --> 00:28:47,520 So long as we're all on the same team from here on out. 601 00:28:47,562 --> 00:28:48,479 - Of course. 602 00:28:51,274 --> 00:28:53,109 - How about tomorrow we all sit down 603 00:28:53,151 --> 00:28:54,485 and do a proper interview? 604 00:28:54,527 --> 00:28:57,905 - We would love to have you over Henry, right, Liv? 605 00:29:00,116 --> 00:29:01,159 - Great. 606 00:29:01,200 --> 00:29:02,869 - All right, Changs, let's move out. 607 00:29:02,910 --> 00:29:03,911 We'll see y'all tomorrow. 608 00:29:03,953 --> 00:29:05,580 - Okay, good night everyone. 609 00:29:09,667 --> 00:29:12,128 Ah, ah, ah, not so fast. 610 00:29:12,170 --> 00:29:15,465 You had one job, get mom and dad out of the house, 611 00:29:15,506 --> 00:29:17,842 what could have possibly possessed you to bring them here? 612 00:29:17,884 --> 00:29:19,635 - You think I have any control with those two? 613 00:29:19,677 --> 00:29:21,971 And how was I supposed to know you'd bring Henry back here. 614 00:29:22,013 --> 00:29:23,306 - He walked me home. 615 00:29:23,347 --> 00:29:25,767 - Oh, after your romantic boat ride? 616 00:29:25,808 --> 00:29:26,893 - Who are you, Mom? 617 00:29:26,934 --> 00:29:27,852 He's my coworker. 618 00:29:27,894 --> 00:29:29,562 - Well, whatever you say, 619 00:29:29,604 --> 00:29:31,606 and also you should stop stressing about this story so much 620 00:29:31,647 --> 00:29:33,357 'cause it's making you age faster. 621 00:29:34,567 --> 00:29:35,902 (grunts) 622 00:29:35,943 --> 00:29:37,987 - Love you. - Love you. 623 00:29:41,824 --> 00:29:43,951 (upbeat music) 624 00:29:43,993 --> 00:29:47,371 - Henry, I just wanted to say sorry again 625 00:29:48,539 --> 00:29:50,083 about lying to you. 626 00:29:51,793 --> 00:29:55,171 - It's okay, but we are journalists, 627 00:29:55,213 --> 00:29:57,965 the truth is what we're all about. 628 00:29:59,008 --> 00:30:00,885 We do need to trust each other. 629 00:30:01,719 --> 00:30:04,514 - I know, no more secrets. 630 00:30:05,515 --> 00:30:07,266 - All right, then we're good. 631 00:30:08,643 --> 00:30:10,853 - Oh, just one second. 632 00:30:10,895 --> 00:30:13,648 (gentle music) 633 00:30:20,571 --> 00:30:23,199 - Do you think we could keep me being a Chang between us 634 00:30:23,241 --> 00:30:26,244 for now, I want Charles to hear it from me. 635 00:30:27,036 --> 00:30:29,247 - Sure, I can do that. 636 00:30:30,748 --> 00:30:31,666 - Thanks. 637 00:30:32,875 --> 00:30:36,087 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 638 00:30:39,799 --> 00:30:42,176 - I still can't get over these decorations. 639 00:30:43,678 --> 00:30:45,596 - Wait 'til you see the inside. 640 00:30:46,514 --> 00:30:49,183 (upbeat music) 641 00:30:54,439 --> 00:30:55,314 - Welcome. 642 00:30:56,190 --> 00:30:58,025 - Hi. - Come on in. 643 00:30:58,735 --> 00:30:59,902 - Hey. - Hi. 644 00:30:59,944 --> 00:31:01,988 - Here, let me take your coats. 645 00:31:04,323 --> 00:31:06,284 - [Liv] Told you the inside was something. 646 00:31:07,577 --> 00:31:08,578 - Oh, a paról. 647 00:31:09,829 --> 00:31:10,955 - It is. 648 00:31:10,997 --> 00:31:11,914 - Are you Filipino? 649 00:31:11,956 --> 00:31:13,875 - Half Filipino, half Chinese. 650 00:31:13,916 --> 00:31:16,169 - And 100% beautiful. 651 00:31:17,420 --> 00:31:19,422 - Okay, let's go into the kitchen. 652 00:31:21,257 --> 00:31:22,842 - Henry, my man, what's good? 653 00:31:22,884 --> 00:31:24,343 - Andrew, good to see you. 654 00:31:28,056 --> 00:31:29,432 - Really, Andrew? 655 00:31:31,517 --> 00:31:33,352 - Hey, thanks so much for having me over. 656 00:31:33,394 --> 00:31:35,063 I'm looking forward to writing this story, 657 00:31:35,104 --> 00:31:37,065 but if I'm honest, I'm even more excited 658 00:31:37,106 --> 00:31:39,567 about experiencing a Changtastic Christmas. 659 00:31:39,609 --> 00:31:42,028 I can tell it's gonna be everything I've dreamed about. 660 00:31:42,070 --> 00:31:45,448 - Oh, you hear that, Liv, he's dreaming above you. 661 00:31:45,490 --> 00:31:47,075 - Mom. 662 00:31:47,116 --> 00:31:48,618 - I just meant I've always imagined 663 00:31:48,659 --> 00:31:51,454 the meaningful ways people celebrate the holidays here. 664 00:31:51,496 --> 00:31:55,625 And yours is such a unique take, the fusion of cultures. 665 00:31:55,666 --> 00:31:57,126 - Exactly. 666 00:31:57,168 --> 00:31:59,045 Fusion is what we're doing with these dumplings too. 667 00:31:59,087 --> 00:32:02,131 Today's dish, baked sweet potato dumplings 668 00:32:02,173 --> 00:32:05,009 with marshmallow soy sauce glaze. 669 00:32:05,051 --> 00:32:06,928 - Hmm. I've never tried anything like that. 670 00:32:06,969 --> 00:32:08,262 - Nobody has. 671 00:32:08,304 --> 00:32:10,098 - The real secret ingredient, 672 00:32:12,767 --> 00:32:15,770 satsumaimo, Japanese sweet potato. 673 00:32:15,812 --> 00:32:17,688 - Last year he made chowchow tamales 674 00:32:17,730 --> 00:32:21,818 and the year before spanakopita stuffed with Peking duck. 675 00:32:21,859 --> 00:32:23,820 They were delicious. 676 00:32:23,861 --> 00:32:25,738 - I still dream about those tamales. 677 00:32:26,823 --> 00:32:29,742 - I love the passion, which you clearly bring to the party, 678 00:32:29,784 --> 00:32:31,494 and I'm sure it extends beyond the food. 679 00:32:31,536 --> 00:32:33,830 This really must take a lot of work though. 680 00:32:33,871 --> 00:32:36,541 Do you ever cut back a little? 681 00:32:36,582 --> 00:32:37,458 Make things simpler? 682 00:32:37,500 --> 00:32:39,502 Perhaps take a break? 683 00:32:39,544 --> 00:32:41,170 - Excellent question. 684 00:32:41,212 --> 00:32:44,006 - I don't do simple, I'm a complicated man. 685 00:32:44,048 --> 00:32:46,342 Be sure to get that in the story. 686 00:32:46,384 --> 00:32:47,051 - Noted. 687 00:32:47,093 --> 00:32:48,219 - Okay, enough yapping. 688 00:32:48,261 --> 00:32:51,097 These dumplings won't make themselves. 689 00:32:52,682 --> 00:32:54,142 * Dashing through the snow * 690 00:32:54,183 --> 00:32:56,853 * In a one-horse open sleigh * 691 00:32:56,894 --> 00:32:58,938 * O'er the fields we go * 692 00:32:58,980 --> 00:33:01,315 * Laughing all the way * 693 00:33:01,357 --> 00:33:03,693 * Bells on bobtails ring * 694 00:33:03,735 --> 00:33:06,237 * Making spirits bright * 695 00:33:06,279 --> 00:33:08,197 * What fun it is to ride and sing * 696 00:33:08,239 --> 00:33:10,908 * A sleighing song tonight * 697 00:33:10,950 --> 00:33:13,202 * Jingle bells, jingle bells * 698 00:33:13,244 --> 00:33:15,371 * Jingle all the way * 699 00:33:15,413 --> 00:33:17,373 * Oh, what fun it is to ride * 700 00:33:17,415 --> 00:33:20,001 * In a one-horse open sleigh. * 701 00:33:20,043 --> 00:33:23,212 - Liv, why is your dumping so ugly? 702 00:33:23,254 --> 00:33:25,298 - Gotta love that motherly affection. 703 00:33:25,339 --> 00:33:28,176 - Well do better, Mom gives me plenty of affection. 704 00:33:28,217 --> 00:33:30,011 - Because you're a good boy, 705 00:33:30,053 --> 00:33:32,055 and look at these beautiful dumplings. 706 00:33:32,096 --> 00:33:33,264 - You know what? 707 00:33:33,306 --> 00:33:36,184 I think I'll be more useful taking pictures. 708 00:33:36,225 --> 00:33:38,394 You guys seem to have this under control. 709 00:33:38,436 --> 00:33:41,189 (upbeat music) 710 00:33:44,275 --> 00:33:46,694 - Do you want me to take one so you can get in here 711 00:33:46,736 --> 00:33:48,071 with the fam? 712 00:33:48,112 --> 00:33:51,074 - You know my rule, strictly behind the lens. 713 00:33:51,115 --> 00:33:53,326 * Jingle bells, jingle bells * 714 00:33:53,367 --> 00:33:55,328 * Jingle all the way * 715 00:33:55,369 --> 00:33:57,330 * Oh, what fun it is to ride * 716 00:33:57,371 --> 00:33:59,624 * In a one-horse open sleigh, hey * 717 00:33:59,665 --> 00:34:01,459 - There you go. 718 00:34:01,501 --> 00:34:02,877 - Thanks dad. - Thanks dad. 719 00:34:07,131 --> 00:34:09,175 - Here you are. - Thank you, honey. 720 00:34:13,721 --> 00:34:14,847 - Hmm. 721 00:34:14,889 --> 00:34:17,475 Oh wow, this hot chocolate is amazing. 722 00:34:17,517 --> 00:34:19,769 - Yeah, it's like the one thing Liv does well. 723 00:34:19,811 --> 00:34:21,270 She makes a huge batch for the party every year. 724 00:34:21,312 --> 00:34:22,772 - Look at this, Henry, 725 00:34:22,814 --> 00:34:26,818 this is from our first Christmas party 25 years ago, 726 00:34:26,859 --> 00:34:30,113 back when it was just a few friends in our living room. 727 00:34:30,154 --> 00:34:32,240 - Hey, is this that Mrs. Lin? 728 00:34:32,281 --> 00:34:33,658 - [Jack] Yeah, that's right. 729 00:34:33,699 --> 00:34:37,662 - We used to repurpose decorations from other holidays. 730 00:34:37,703 --> 00:34:39,872 These lanterns were from our friends' wedding. 731 00:34:39,914 --> 00:34:42,750 It was Liv's idea to turn them into ornaments. 732 00:34:42,792 --> 00:34:44,419 She's so smart. 733 00:34:44,460 --> 00:34:46,212 Very smart. 734 00:34:46,254 --> 00:34:47,797 Very single. 735 00:34:47,839 --> 00:34:49,716 - Mom, seriously. 736 00:34:49,757 --> 00:34:52,719 I'm sorry, please, ignore this woman. 737 00:34:52,760 --> 00:34:56,556 - Don't worry, my mom does this to me all the time. 738 00:34:56,597 --> 00:34:57,557 Makes me miss her. 739 00:34:58,766 --> 00:35:00,643 This is really wonderful Mr. and Mrs. Chang. 740 00:35:00,685 --> 00:35:03,062 I'd love to help out as I keep working on the story, 741 00:35:03,104 --> 00:35:04,856 is there anything else I could do? 742 00:35:05,982 --> 00:35:09,610 - How about you and Liv deliver the invitations for us? 743 00:35:09,652 --> 00:35:11,195 - Hey, that's our job. 744 00:35:12,321 --> 00:35:15,324 I mean, it would be a big help. 745 00:35:16,200 --> 00:35:17,618 - Jack and I usually do it together, 746 00:35:17,660 --> 00:35:19,996 but it would be nice if you could take it over for us 747 00:35:20,037 --> 00:35:20,955 this year. 748 00:35:22,081 --> 00:35:24,584 - Okay, great. 749 00:35:27,879 --> 00:35:30,048 Oh, what happened here? 750 00:35:30,089 --> 00:35:32,800 - Oh, that's the year Liv became too cool 751 00:35:32,842 --> 00:35:34,427 for a Changtastic Christmas. 752 00:35:34,469 --> 00:35:36,804 - Just your average moody teenager. 753 00:35:38,639 --> 00:35:43,895 - You know, when Liv was little, she used to get so excited. 754 00:35:45,521 --> 00:35:48,900 She would put on a performance of "Oh Holy Night" 755 00:35:48,941 --> 00:35:50,359 in Cantonese. 756 00:35:50,401 --> 00:35:53,488 It was the crown jewel of the whole party. 757 00:35:53,529 --> 00:35:55,281 And now all we can get her to do 758 00:35:55,323 --> 00:35:57,492 is be the party photographer. 759 00:35:57,533 --> 00:35:59,619 - Well, that's an important job. 760 00:35:59,660 --> 00:36:00,495 - Thank you, Henry. 761 00:36:00,536 --> 00:36:02,038 - That's also very convenient, 762 00:36:02,080 --> 00:36:03,831 that way you don't have to be in the photos. 763 00:36:03,873 --> 00:36:04,832 - Hah. 764 00:36:04,874 --> 00:36:06,292 - Okay. 765 00:36:06,334 --> 00:36:09,837 Don't you have any more questions for my parents? 766 00:36:10,713 --> 00:36:11,756 - Could you tell me a bit more about 767 00:36:11,798 --> 00:36:12,924 the history of the party? 768 00:36:12,965 --> 00:36:15,843 - Oh, settle in, we've got all night. 769 00:36:15,885 --> 00:36:18,596 (upbeat music) 770 00:36:23,518 --> 00:36:26,229 (upbeat music) 771 00:36:28,439 --> 00:36:29,899 - I know you're a thorough journalist, 772 00:36:29,941 --> 00:36:32,735 but you don't have to keep helping out with the party. 773 00:36:32,777 --> 00:36:34,654 - Oh, I don't mind, it's nice. 774 00:36:34,695 --> 00:36:36,697 Feels like I'm helping out my own family. 775 00:36:36,739 --> 00:36:38,908 Plus, they're good people. 776 00:36:38,950 --> 00:36:40,743 - Yeah, they are. 777 00:36:40,785 --> 00:36:43,079 But they can also be set in their ways. 778 00:36:43,121 --> 00:36:44,956 In sixth grade, I looked like a mushroom 779 00:36:44,997 --> 00:36:48,334 because my mom insisted on cutting my hair herself. 780 00:36:48,376 --> 00:36:50,044 - I know, I saw the photos. 781 00:36:53,589 --> 00:36:54,757 - Envelope, please. 782 00:36:57,385 --> 00:37:00,346 - It's pretty cool that Andrew designs these every year. 783 00:37:00,388 --> 00:37:01,681 - Yeah, he's pretty talented. 784 00:37:01,723 --> 00:37:03,891 But don't tell him I said anything. 785 00:37:04,726 --> 00:37:06,769 Merry Christmas Mrs. Chen. 786 00:37:07,437 --> 00:37:08,312 Bye. 787 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:14,569 - There are a lot of these. 788 00:37:14,610 --> 00:37:16,612 - Yeah, tell me about it. 789 00:37:16,654 --> 00:37:19,365 All of the guests return these stuffed with donations 790 00:37:19,407 --> 00:37:20,950 and personal messages, 791 00:37:20,992 --> 00:37:23,786 and then they're all attached to a money tree at the party 792 00:37:23,828 --> 00:37:26,289 where a random envelope is selected, 793 00:37:26,330 --> 00:37:30,001 whoever it is gets to present all of the money collected 794 00:37:30,043 --> 00:37:31,502 to the community fund, 795 00:37:31,544 --> 00:37:35,757 which supports afterschool clubs, tutoring, music, sports. 796 00:37:35,798 --> 00:37:38,384 Hey Liv. - Hi Mrs. Mendez. 797 00:37:38,426 --> 00:37:40,094 - Fancy seeing you here. 798 00:37:41,054 --> 00:37:42,096 - Thank you. 799 00:37:43,139 --> 00:37:44,057 Here you go. 800 00:37:44,098 --> 00:37:45,266 - Thank you. 801 00:37:45,308 --> 00:37:47,268 Any intel on your dad's dish for this year? 802 00:37:47,310 --> 00:37:50,229 - Oh, sorry, my lips are sealed. 803 00:37:50,271 --> 00:37:51,981 Okay, well see you at the party. 804 00:37:52,023 --> 00:37:52,857 - Bye. 805 00:37:54,108 --> 00:37:56,402 - You seem to know your neighbors pretty well. 806 00:37:56,444 --> 00:38:00,323 - Yeah, it's a tight-knit community. 807 00:38:00,364 --> 00:38:01,532 - It's great. 808 00:38:01,574 --> 00:38:03,076 Even in a big city, 809 00:38:03,117 --> 00:38:06,746 you can still experience the warmth of a close neighborhood. 810 00:38:06,788 --> 00:38:08,581 - I don't know, I've always been uncomfortable 811 00:38:08,623 --> 00:38:11,209 with how much everyone knows my business. 812 00:38:11,876 --> 00:38:13,252 - This party seems pretty great, 813 00:38:13,294 --> 00:38:16,089 I don't understand why you're so resistant to it. 814 00:38:16,130 --> 00:38:17,256 - I know you don't. 815 00:38:17,298 --> 00:38:18,800 Fortunately, this story isn't about me, 816 00:38:18,841 --> 00:38:21,594 so you don't need to worry about it. 817 00:38:21,636 --> 00:38:23,513 * We wish you Merry Christmas. * 818 00:38:23,554 --> 00:38:25,473 * We wish you Merry Christmas. * 819 00:38:25,515 --> 00:38:27,600 * We wish you Merry Christmas. * 820 00:38:27,642 --> 00:38:30,103 * And a happy new Year. * 821 00:38:30,144 --> 00:38:32,105 * Good tidings we bring to you and your king * 822 00:38:32,146 --> 00:38:34,232 - After we're done delivering all of these, 823 00:38:34,273 --> 00:38:36,734 do you mind if we stop by Mrs. Lin's store again? 824 00:38:36,776 --> 00:38:39,070 I want to get something for your parents 825 00:38:39,112 --> 00:38:42,824 for letting me be part of the full Changtastic experience. 826 00:38:44,409 --> 00:38:46,494 - That's very sweet. 827 00:38:46,536 --> 00:38:49,288 (upbeat music) 828 00:38:57,672 --> 00:38:58,798 - I hope they like it. 829 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:00,383 - I'm sure they'll love it. 830 00:39:03,511 --> 00:39:05,805 - Did you know that all the China Towns around the world 831 00:39:05,847 --> 00:39:09,350 have a similar look because of this China Town? 832 00:39:09,392 --> 00:39:10,768 - No, I didn't. 833 00:39:10,810 --> 00:39:12,812 - After the 1906 earthquake, 834 00:39:12,854 --> 00:39:15,857 a group of Chinese Americans hired non-Chinese planners 835 00:39:15,898 --> 00:39:20,361 to rebuild and create a family friendly hub for tourism. 836 00:39:21,529 --> 00:39:24,532 What they ended up with was something not quite Chinese, 837 00:39:24,574 --> 00:39:26,743 but not quite American. 838 00:39:28,286 --> 00:39:29,495 - How do you know all of this? 839 00:39:29,537 --> 00:39:31,706 - I'm a journalist, I did my research. 840 00:39:33,458 --> 00:39:35,752 Don't they teach this in school? 841 00:39:35,793 --> 00:39:37,879 - No, actually they don't. 842 00:39:39,005 --> 00:39:42,383 But there is one place I know a little something about. 843 00:39:43,342 --> 00:39:46,054 (upbeat music) 844 00:39:47,764 --> 00:39:51,225 Welcome to the oldest cathedral in California. 845 00:39:51,267 --> 00:39:53,770 It was where my great grandparents learned English 846 00:39:53,811 --> 00:39:55,271 way back when 847 00:39:55,313 --> 00:39:58,524 and my mom forced us to go to Saturday Chinese school. 848 00:39:58,566 --> 00:40:01,235 (gentle music) 849 00:40:09,494 --> 00:40:13,081 (gentle music continues) 850 00:40:15,083 --> 00:40:17,126 It's beautiful in here, isn't it? 851 00:40:18,628 --> 00:40:19,712 - It really is. 852 00:40:19,754 --> 00:40:22,507 (gentle music) 853 00:40:26,594 --> 00:40:29,806 (gentle music continues) 854 00:40:29,847 --> 00:40:32,266 - This church has been a symbol of East meets West 855 00:40:32,308 --> 00:40:33,518 for over a century. 856 00:40:35,061 --> 00:40:38,564 The stone foundation was cut and made to order in China, 857 00:40:38,606 --> 00:40:41,025 and the brick came from New England. 858 00:40:43,277 --> 00:40:45,446 It was also the first Chinese mission. 859 00:40:47,949 --> 00:40:48,616 - Hello. 860 00:40:48,658 --> 00:40:49,575 - Hi. 861 00:40:49,617 --> 00:40:51,411 - Welcome to Old St. Mary's. 862 00:40:51,452 --> 00:40:55,123 Don't forget to light a candle and say a Christmas prayer. 863 00:41:02,630 --> 00:41:04,006 - I used to love coming to church 864 00:41:04,048 --> 00:41:08,052 with my family to light candles, especially at Christmas. 865 00:41:09,053 --> 00:41:11,806 Every candle here is someone's prayers. 866 00:41:12,765 --> 00:41:15,601 Just imagine if each prayer is answered, 867 00:41:15,643 --> 00:41:18,020 how much good is happening in the world? 868 00:41:23,109 --> 00:41:25,027 Should we light some of our own? 869 00:41:26,529 --> 00:41:27,780 - Sure. 870 00:41:27,822 --> 00:41:30,533 (gentle music) 871 00:41:38,708 --> 00:41:42,336 (gentle music continues) 872 00:41:48,718 --> 00:41:52,305 (gentle music continues) 873 00:41:58,686 --> 00:42:02,231 (gentle music continues) 874 00:42:08,529 --> 00:42:11,157 (gentle music continues) 875 00:42:11,199 --> 00:42:12,658 - What? 876 00:42:12,700 --> 00:42:15,453 - I was just thinking how this was a really nice way 877 00:42:15,495 --> 00:42:16,954 to end the day. 878 00:42:18,748 --> 00:42:21,375 Thanks for sharing it with me. 879 00:42:22,377 --> 00:42:24,003 - My pleasure. 880 00:42:24,045 --> 00:42:26,005 And thank you for teaching me some history 881 00:42:26,047 --> 00:42:27,673 about my own city. 882 00:42:27,715 --> 00:42:30,385 (gentle music) 883 00:42:37,809 --> 00:42:40,603 (upbeat music) 884 00:42:45,024 --> 00:42:48,111 - It's so nice of your parents to have me over for dinner. 885 00:42:48,152 --> 00:42:49,695 I'm getting more than a story, 886 00:42:49,737 --> 00:42:52,407 they've really helped me feel at home here. 887 00:42:52,448 --> 00:42:54,575 - They're great at that, aren't they? 888 00:42:56,702 --> 00:43:00,665 (speaking foreign language) 889 00:43:02,333 --> 00:43:04,794 - Did she just say the cilantro looks sad? 890 00:43:04,836 --> 00:43:06,462 - She sure did. 891 00:43:06,504 --> 00:43:08,798 Mom likes to haggle here because she feels like 892 00:43:08,840 --> 00:43:10,299 she's connecting to her roots. 893 00:43:10,341 --> 00:43:14,679 But no one haggles in China Town, it's so embarrassing. 894 00:43:14,721 --> 00:43:17,265 (speaking foreign language) 895 00:43:17,306 --> 00:43:20,226 Go ahead and taste it, they're so fresh and fragrant. 896 00:43:21,602 --> 00:43:24,689 The tomatoes are, 897 00:43:24,731 --> 00:43:25,648 they're, 898 00:43:27,024 --> 00:43:27,650 ugly. - Ugly. 899 00:43:27,692 --> 00:43:29,527 - Yep, called it. 900 00:43:29,569 --> 00:43:30,945 (speaking foreign language) 901 00:43:30,987 --> 00:43:32,572 Well, if you are really not happy, 902 00:43:32,613 --> 00:43:35,032 then I'll make a second dish for the party, 903 00:43:37,076 --> 00:43:42,540 and go back to Chinese school, I can barely understand you. 904 00:43:42,957 --> 00:43:44,876 (laughing) 905 00:43:47,170 --> 00:43:50,631 - Oh. 906 00:43:50,673 --> 00:43:53,760 Our next interviewee is ready. 907 00:43:53,801 --> 00:43:56,345 - Oh, you don't wanna see my mom buy beef? 908 00:43:56,387 --> 00:43:58,056 Mrs. Fung's husband is the butcher, 909 00:43:58,097 --> 00:44:02,185 and the show always reaches a climax here. 910 00:44:02,226 --> 00:44:05,897 (speaking foreign language) 911 00:44:12,195 --> 00:44:14,906 (upbeat music) 912 00:44:20,912 --> 00:44:23,414 - The party means so much to what we're doing here. 913 00:44:23,456 --> 00:44:25,249 - It has that much of an impact? 914 00:44:25,291 --> 00:44:26,709 - Oh yeah, without the party,. 915 00:44:26,751 --> 00:44:28,002 we wouldn't have this equipment 916 00:44:28,044 --> 00:44:30,463 or half the programs we have going on. 917 00:44:30,505 --> 00:44:34,050 As far as I'm concerned, the Changs are community heroes. 918 00:44:34,092 --> 00:44:36,260 - They seem like very inspiring people. 919 00:44:37,303 --> 00:44:38,930 - [Eric] I certainly think so. 920 00:44:40,431 --> 00:44:41,724 - What do you think drives them 921 00:44:41,766 --> 00:44:44,227 to give back to the community like this? 922 00:44:44,268 --> 00:44:47,188 - Oh, I think Liv can answer that better than me. 923 00:44:47,230 --> 00:44:49,690 But there was a year when a few families 924 00:44:49,732 --> 00:44:51,275 were having difficulty affording 925 00:44:51,317 --> 00:44:53,319 the extracurricular programs. 926 00:44:53,361 --> 00:44:55,571 Liv didn't want her friends feeling left out, 927 00:44:55,613 --> 00:44:58,699 so she's the one that started giving back. 928 00:44:58,741 --> 00:45:01,244 - So the red envelopes were your idea? 929 00:45:01,285 --> 00:45:02,495 - The giving back part was, 930 00:45:02,537 --> 00:45:04,455 the envelopes and money tree were my parents'. 931 00:45:04,497 --> 00:45:05,706 - You'd never imagined that. 932 00:45:05,748 --> 00:45:06,999 - I didn't think it was relevant. 933 00:45:07,041 --> 00:45:08,835 - To our story it's all relevant. 934 00:45:08,876 --> 00:45:11,295 - I like to stay behind the camera, remember? 935 00:45:12,380 --> 00:45:15,007 Anyway, I've got what I need here, how we looking? 936 00:45:15,049 --> 00:45:17,593 Should we head back to the office? 937 00:45:17,635 --> 00:45:19,887 - Yeah, I think I'm good here. 938 00:45:19,929 --> 00:45:20,763 Great. 939 00:45:20,805 --> 00:45:21,472 Thanks so much. - Of course, 940 00:45:21,514 --> 00:45:22,807 see you at the party. 941 00:45:22,849 --> 00:45:25,017 - Bye Liv. - Bye. 942 00:45:25,059 --> 00:45:27,770 (upbeat music) 943 00:45:35,653 --> 00:45:39,157 (upbeat music continues) 944 00:45:41,743 --> 00:45:42,952 - That must be a good one. 945 00:45:42,994 --> 00:45:45,955 - Oh, it's just a silly photo for another piece 946 00:45:45,997 --> 00:45:47,373 I'm working on. 947 00:45:47,415 --> 00:45:48,708 How's our story coming? 948 00:45:48,750 --> 00:45:50,460 - I've got a pretty solid rough draft. 949 00:45:50,501 --> 00:45:52,795 Of course, we still have to actually attend the party, 950 00:45:52,837 --> 00:45:54,130 but the bulk of it is there. 951 00:45:54,172 --> 00:45:55,506 You know, Liv, 952 00:45:55,548 --> 00:45:57,341 we've got a chance to make the front page here, 953 00:45:57,383 --> 00:45:59,469 but that might not happen if you hold that on us. 954 00:45:59,510 --> 00:46:03,097 - Henry, my role in the party is not important to the story. 955 00:46:03,139 --> 00:46:05,433 - You don't know that, what if it is the story? 956 00:46:05,475 --> 00:46:06,559 - It's not. 957 00:46:06,601 --> 00:46:08,102 Look, I know this is about my family, 958 00:46:08,144 --> 00:46:11,147 but I would still like to maintain some boundary 959 00:46:11,189 --> 00:46:13,900 between my personal and professional lives. 960 00:46:15,359 --> 00:46:16,277 - Okay. 961 00:46:17,737 --> 00:46:19,864 I don't wanna put you in an uncomfortable position. 962 00:46:19,906 --> 00:46:21,365 Hopefully Andrew isn't too upset 963 00:46:21,407 --> 00:46:22,950 he isn't named specifically. 964 00:46:24,243 --> 00:46:26,329 - Thanks, Henry, seriously. 965 00:46:26,370 --> 00:46:27,371 - Don't mention it. 966 00:46:30,583 --> 00:46:31,751 And we're off. 967 00:46:32,710 --> 00:46:35,588 Hopefully Charles likes what we have so far. 968 00:46:35,630 --> 00:46:37,006 You should probably talk to him though. 969 00:46:37,048 --> 00:46:40,051 The longer you wait, the worse it's going to get. 970 00:46:40,093 --> 00:46:41,010 - I know. 971 00:46:41,052 --> 00:46:43,763 (gentle music) 972 00:46:44,597 --> 00:46:46,808 - Any interest in going out to celebrate? 973 00:46:48,434 --> 00:46:51,020 * Dashing through the snow * 974 00:46:51,062 --> 00:46:55,525 * In a one horse open sleigh * 975 00:46:55,566 --> 00:46:57,026 * O'er the fields we go * 976 00:46:57,068 --> 00:46:59,654 - I almost feel guilty for how much fun I'm having 977 00:46:59,695 --> 00:47:01,906 on my first assignment in San Francisco. 978 00:47:03,032 --> 00:47:07,870 Here's to a very merry Christmas and to great teamwork. 979 00:47:07,912 --> 00:47:09,205 - I'll cheers to that. 980 00:47:14,168 --> 00:47:17,296 - Wow, I've never had an eggnog martini before, 981 00:47:17,338 --> 00:47:18,881 but that is surprisingly good. 982 00:47:18,923 --> 00:47:21,718 - It might actually give snowy Butterfly Pee Milk 983 00:47:21,759 --> 00:47:23,094 a run for its money. 984 00:47:24,887 --> 00:47:27,849 You know, Henry, we've only been talking about my family 985 00:47:27,890 --> 00:47:31,227 this whole time and I know nothing about yours. 986 00:47:31,269 --> 00:47:32,562 What about you? 987 00:47:32,603 --> 00:47:34,439 Do you have a big, loud family too? 988 00:47:34,480 --> 00:47:39,944 - I was the eldest of five, so it was pure chaos growing up. 989 00:47:40,486 --> 00:47:41,487 - You must miss them. 990 00:47:41,529 --> 00:47:42,739 - I really do. 991 00:47:42,780 --> 00:47:44,490 My family doesn't really celebrate Christmas, 992 00:47:44,532 --> 00:47:48,745 so I wasn't expecting the holidays to make me so homesick. 993 00:47:48,786 --> 00:47:50,121 - If it helps. 994 00:47:50,163 --> 00:47:52,457 I'm sure my parents would be happy to make you 995 00:47:52,498 --> 00:47:55,043 an honorary Chang for Christmas. 996 00:47:55,960 --> 00:47:57,378 - It actually does help. 997 00:47:58,963 --> 00:48:03,593 * O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree * 998 00:48:03,634 --> 00:48:06,387 * How lovely are thy branches * 999 00:48:06,429 --> 00:48:09,599 - What do you say? Should we get out there and dance? 1000 00:48:09,640 --> 00:48:11,768 - No, no, no, no, no way. 1001 00:48:11,809 --> 00:48:14,312 And besides, I have two left feet. 1002 00:48:15,229 --> 00:48:18,107 - Come on, where there's music, there's dancing. 1003 00:48:18,149 --> 00:48:19,067 It'll be fun. 1004 00:48:27,700 --> 00:48:32,997 * O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree * 1005 00:48:33,623 --> 00:48:37,627 * How lovely are thy branches * 1006 00:48:37,668 --> 00:48:42,924 * O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree * 1007 00:48:43,591 --> 00:48:48,471 * How lovely are thy branches * 1008 00:48:50,264 --> 00:48:55,520 * Deck the halls with boughs of holly * 1009 00:48:57,730 --> 00:49:01,109 * 'Tis the season to be jolly * 1010 00:49:01,150 --> 00:49:05,071 * Fa la la la la, la la la la * 1011 00:49:05,113 --> 00:49:08,574 * Follow me in merry measure * 1012 00:49:08,616 --> 00:49:11,994 * Fa la la la la, la la la la * 1013 00:49:12,036 --> 00:49:15,998 * As we sing of Yuletide treasure * 1014 00:49:16,040 --> 00:49:20,169 * Fa la la la la, la la la la * 1015 00:49:21,212 --> 00:49:25,967 - Wow, my goodness, oh my goodness, that was amazing. 1016 00:49:29,887 --> 00:49:31,013 Now I know why your parents are so bummed 1017 00:49:31,055 --> 00:49:32,306 you don't sing up the parties anymore. 1018 00:49:32,348 --> 00:49:34,976 - I can't believe I just did that. 1019 00:49:40,231 --> 00:49:42,191 Now's probably a good time to call it, 1020 00:49:42,233 --> 00:49:44,861 I don't wanna die of embarrassment. 1021 00:49:44,902 --> 00:49:47,613 - Yeah, you look like you're having fun. 1022 00:49:48,781 --> 00:49:52,034 How about a stroll to top of the evening? 1023 00:49:52,076 --> 00:49:53,244 I'll walk you home. 1024 00:49:56,456 --> 00:49:57,373 - Sure. 1025 00:49:59,709 --> 00:50:02,170 - I had a really good time tonight. 1026 00:50:02,211 --> 00:50:03,546 - Me too. 1027 00:50:03,588 --> 00:50:06,841 Thanks for pushing me outside of my comfort zone. 1028 00:50:06,883 --> 00:50:08,259 - Anytime. 1029 00:50:09,802 --> 00:50:11,929 Thanks for letting me unload about my family back home. 1030 00:50:11,971 --> 00:50:14,223 - Of course, I'm sure they miss you 1031 00:50:14,265 --> 00:50:16,434 just as much as you miss them. 1032 00:50:16,476 --> 00:50:18,102 I'll bet they're even bragging to anyone 1033 00:50:18,144 --> 00:50:20,730 who will listen about their brilliant journalist son 1034 00:50:20,772 --> 00:50:23,024 and his new life in America. 1035 00:50:23,900 --> 00:50:25,777 - Yeah, maybe. 1036 00:50:25,818 --> 00:50:29,739 Unless I don't cut it out here. 1037 00:50:29,781 --> 00:50:31,240 I mean, don't get me wrong, 1038 00:50:31,282 --> 00:50:32,909 The Bangkok Post is great and all, 1039 00:50:32,950 --> 00:50:36,829 but this is the San Francisco Chronicle. 1040 00:50:36,871 --> 00:50:38,998 I mean, that's a big deal. 1041 00:50:40,374 --> 00:50:43,544 - Imposture syndrome, I know it well. 1042 00:50:43,586 --> 00:50:46,297 (gentle music) 1043 00:50:51,302 --> 00:50:54,389 Henry, Charles wouldn't have taken a chance on you 1044 00:50:54,430 --> 00:50:56,682 if he didn't think you were great. 1045 00:50:56,724 --> 00:51:00,228 I mean, front page potential, and from what I've seen, 1046 00:51:00,269 --> 00:51:05,441 you're thorough, compassionate, good with people, you care. 1047 00:51:06,526 --> 00:51:10,446 And once this article comes out, everyone is gonna see that. 1048 00:51:10,488 --> 00:51:13,157 (gentle music) 1049 00:51:18,704 --> 00:51:19,622 Oh no. 1050 00:51:24,585 --> 00:51:26,629 - Oh, well look at that. 1051 00:51:28,631 --> 00:51:31,968 - I can't believe it, this has my mom written all over it. 1052 00:51:32,009 --> 00:51:34,095 I mean, there might as well be a sign that says, 1053 00:51:34,137 --> 00:51:36,514 "My daughter lives here, somebody kiss her." 1054 00:51:38,349 --> 00:51:40,059 It's too much. 1055 00:51:40,101 --> 00:51:42,228 - She sure does go the extra mile. 1056 00:51:46,232 --> 00:51:49,110 Well, I guess I should probably get home. 1057 00:51:49,861 --> 00:51:52,155 - Yeah, yes, totally. 1058 00:51:54,949 --> 00:51:57,827 Thanks, I'll see you at work tomorrow. 1059 00:51:57,869 --> 00:52:00,329 - Of course, sounds good. 1060 00:52:00,371 --> 00:52:02,415 - Okay. 1061 00:52:02,457 --> 00:52:05,084 (gentle music) 1062 00:52:14,260 --> 00:52:16,929 (upbeat music) 1063 00:52:23,019 --> 00:52:23,853 - Morning, Liv. 1064 00:52:23,895 --> 00:52:26,898 - Oh hey, Henry, morning. 1065 00:52:29,025 --> 00:52:31,027 - Hey, I got you something, 1066 00:52:31,069 --> 00:52:33,196 a little memento from last night. 1067 00:52:37,200 --> 00:52:38,826 - That's very funny. 1068 00:52:38,868 --> 00:52:40,411 - Snagged it on my way to work this morning, 1069 00:52:40,453 --> 00:52:44,207 figured I'd eliminate the threat of any unwanted affection. 1070 00:52:44,248 --> 00:52:47,043 - Well, it's the nicest gift I've ever received. 1071 00:52:48,169 --> 00:52:50,880 - Good, you're both here, in my office. 1072 00:52:54,884 --> 00:52:56,094 There's some good stuff here. 1073 00:52:56,135 --> 00:52:59,680 We got Christmas and fun and community and spirit 1074 00:52:59,722 --> 00:53:01,140 and so on and so on. 1075 00:53:01,182 --> 00:53:04,894 But it's not there, you know, something's missing. 1076 00:53:05,728 --> 00:53:07,063 We gotta dig deeper into the Chang family 1077 00:53:07,105 --> 00:53:09,690 to get to the heart of the story. 1078 00:53:09,732 --> 00:53:10,858 - Yeah, I know. 1079 00:53:12,110 --> 00:53:14,487 I may have held back on some of those details. 1080 00:53:14,529 --> 00:53:15,696 - Well put them in there, 1081 00:53:15,738 --> 00:53:17,907 the reader wants a personal connection. 1082 00:53:18,908 --> 00:53:21,828 - Actually, there's something I need to confess. 1083 00:53:22,954 --> 00:53:28,251 The thing is, Henry held back because I asked him to. 1084 00:53:31,921 --> 00:53:33,131 - You asked him to? 1085 00:53:35,258 --> 00:53:38,094 Well, why exactly did you do that? 1086 00:53:39,762 --> 00:53:42,473 - Wow, well, that didn't go as well as I'd hoped. 1087 00:53:42,515 --> 00:53:45,852 I don't think I've seen Charles that disappointed before. 1088 00:53:45,893 --> 00:53:48,229 Surprised he didn't take me off the story. 1089 00:53:48,271 --> 00:53:52,024 - He didn't take you off because you are great at your job. 1090 00:53:52,734 --> 00:53:54,944 He knows this is complicated 1091 00:53:54,986 --> 00:53:57,405 and that it took guts coming clean. 1092 00:53:57,447 --> 00:53:58,448 I'm proud of you. 1093 00:53:59,407 --> 00:54:02,034 (phone rings) 1094 00:54:04,620 --> 00:54:06,164 - Oh, Henry, I gotta run, 1095 00:54:06,205 --> 00:54:07,874 I have to go pick up the red envelopes. 1096 00:54:07,915 --> 00:54:09,417 - I'll come with you. 1097 00:54:09,459 --> 00:54:12,879 - It's okay, I'll be quick, and you're busy with the story, 1098 00:54:12,920 --> 00:54:14,756 you have three days to rewrite it. 1099 00:54:14,797 --> 00:54:16,215 - This is the story. 1100 00:54:16,257 --> 00:54:19,052 I'm not gonna find it by sitting behind a computer. 1101 00:54:21,262 --> 00:54:22,138 - Let's roll. 1102 00:54:25,266 --> 00:54:26,851 - Thank you, Mrs. Chen. 1103 00:54:31,898 --> 00:54:34,067 - So that was the last one. 1104 00:54:34,108 --> 00:54:36,611 - Thanks for being my pack mule. 1105 00:54:36,652 --> 00:54:37,945 - My pleasure. 1106 00:54:39,405 --> 00:54:42,408 - So you ready to lug that bag back to my parents? 1107 00:54:42,450 --> 00:54:43,659 - Sure. 1108 00:54:43,701 --> 00:54:45,453 But instead of walking, 1109 00:54:45,495 --> 00:54:48,664 there's something I've been wanting to do since I got here, 1110 00:54:48,706 --> 00:54:51,209 and now would be the perfect opportunity. 1111 00:54:52,460 --> 00:54:55,213 (upbeat music) 1112 00:55:05,098 --> 00:55:08,726 - Henry, careful, you're being such a tourist. 1113 00:55:08,768 --> 00:55:10,937 - I basically am a tourist. 1114 00:55:10,978 --> 00:55:12,897 Come on, join me, live a little. 1115 00:55:12,939 --> 00:55:14,816 - Sir, sit down please. 1116 00:55:14,857 --> 00:55:17,068 - Henry, you're gonna get us kicked off. 1117 00:55:17,110 --> 00:55:19,028 - Don't tell me you've lived here all your life 1118 00:55:19,070 --> 00:55:21,531 and you've never hung off the side of a cable car? 1119 00:55:21,572 --> 00:55:23,991 - I definitely have not. 1120 00:55:24,033 --> 00:55:25,660 - I'm gonna tell you this is a friend, 1121 00:55:25,701 --> 00:55:26,994 I think your brother's right, 1122 00:55:27,036 --> 00:55:28,579 you need to stop worrying so much about 1123 00:55:28,621 --> 00:55:29,831 what other people think of you. 1124 00:55:29,872 --> 00:55:31,332 - Okay, friend. 1125 00:55:31,374 --> 00:55:33,918 But I think that there's a difference between that 1126 00:55:33,960 --> 00:55:36,629 and acting like a civilized member of society. 1127 00:55:36,671 --> 00:55:37,880 And please don't side with Andrew. 1128 00:55:37,922 --> 00:55:40,425 - I don't know, I think he's got a point. 1129 00:55:40,466 --> 00:55:43,344 Of course, if you wanna prove me wrong. 1130 00:55:43,386 --> 00:55:46,139 (upbeat music) 1131 00:55:48,891 --> 00:55:51,894 - Merry Christmas San Francisco. 1132 00:55:53,771 --> 00:55:56,023 - Merry Christmas San Francisco. 1133 00:55:59,360 --> 00:56:02,739 - You two hooligans are off at the next stop. 1134 00:56:02,780 --> 00:56:04,031 - Hooligans. 1135 00:56:06,993 --> 00:56:10,121 Henry, where did the bag go? 1136 00:56:10,163 --> 00:56:12,582 Excuse me, have you seen where our bag went? 1137 00:56:12,623 --> 00:56:14,417 Did anyone know where our bag went? 1138 00:56:16,627 --> 00:56:19,380 (gentle music) 1139 00:56:30,933 --> 00:56:33,686 (somber music) 1140 00:56:41,110 --> 00:56:44,697 (somber music continues) 1141 00:56:46,407 --> 00:56:49,744 Must have searched a 10 block radius and nothing. 1142 00:56:49,786 --> 00:56:50,912 What am I gonna do? 1143 00:56:50,953 --> 00:56:52,705 My parents are gonna kill me. 1144 00:57:02,590 --> 00:57:04,133 - Oh perfect timing. 1145 00:57:04,175 --> 00:57:06,677 Henry, I hope you brought your appetite. 1146 00:57:10,973 --> 00:57:12,058 What's wrong? 1147 00:57:14,560 --> 00:57:16,979 You lost it, all of it. 1148 00:57:17,021 --> 00:57:18,940 - That's bad, even for you. 1149 00:57:18,981 --> 00:57:20,608 - How are we supposed to tell everyone that 1150 00:57:20,650 --> 00:57:21,943 we lost all their money? 1151 00:57:21,984 --> 00:57:25,029 - Mr. and Mrs. Chang, this is really my fault. 1152 00:57:25,071 --> 00:57:26,531 We both took turns carrying the bag, 1153 00:57:26,572 --> 00:57:29,075 but I should have made sure we still had it. 1154 00:57:29,117 --> 00:57:30,952 - I knew we shouldn't let her do it. 1155 00:57:30,993 --> 00:57:32,453 It's our tradition, Ivy. 1156 00:57:32,495 --> 00:57:35,331 - I thought it would be nice to pass this on to Liv, 1157 00:57:35,373 --> 00:57:37,750 to get her to reconnect to the party again. 1158 00:57:38,835 --> 00:57:40,628 - Why are you always trying to force me 1159 00:57:40,670 --> 00:57:42,213 to be a part of all of this? 1160 00:57:42,255 --> 00:57:43,923 You know I don't like being the center of attention 1161 00:57:43,965 --> 00:57:46,426 like you do, that's why I take the photos. 1162 00:57:46,467 --> 00:57:49,178 - You don't need you to be the center of attention, 1163 00:57:49,220 --> 00:57:52,598 we need you to be a part of this family for Christmas. 1164 00:57:52,640 --> 00:57:55,935 We want you to care just a little about the party, 1165 00:57:55,977 --> 00:57:57,186 about this family. 1166 00:57:57,228 --> 00:57:58,479 If you did, maybe this wouldn't have happened. 1167 00:57:58,521 --> 00:57:59,856 - Care? 1168 00:57:59,897 --> 00:58:02,734 I think the problem is I've always cared too much. 1169 00:58:02,775 --> 00:58:05,987 I don't want this family to be a target for ridicule. 1170 00:58:06,028 --> 00:58:08,156 That's why I had to set some boundaries. 1171 00:58:08,197 --> 00:58:10,450 - You can't get mad at us for trusting you to handle 1172 00:58:10,491 --> 00:58:11,617 something so simple. 1173 00:58:11,659 --> 00:58:15,246 - Simple, this is anything but simple. 1174 00:58:15,288 --> 00:58:17,457 Why do we have to display envelopes on a tree 1175 00:58:17,498 --> 00:58:19,083 for everyone to see? 1176 00:58:19,125 --> 00:58:21,377 You always make everything this big show, 1177 00:58:21,419 --> 00:58:24,130 and you expect me to be someone I'm not. 1178 00:58:24,172 --> 00:58:27,300 This party is a circus, and it's embarrassing. 1179 00:58:32,597 --> 00:58:35,558 - I didn't realize we were such an embarrassment. 1180 00:58:35,600 --> 00:58:36,768 - Mom, I didn't... 1181 00:58:36,809 --> 00:58:40,438 - No, ah, no, I understand now. 1182 00:58:41,731 --> 00:58:43,566 My daughter's ashamed of us. 1183 00:58:45,401 --> 00:58:47,320 Your father and I will handle this. 1184 00:58:47,361 --> 00:58:48,905 We'll apologize to everyone at the party, 1185 00:58:48,946 --> 00:58:51,407 we'll tell them that we lost the money. 1186 00:58:52,325 --> 00:58:54,368 Don't worry about saving face, 1187 00:58:55,244 --> 00:58:58,748 in fact, it'll be best if you didn't come. 1188 00:58:58,790 --> 00:59:01,459 (gentle music) 1189 00:59:19,185 --> 00:59:21,938 (phone ringing) 1190 00:59:25,191 --> 00:59:26,025 - Hi. 1191 00:59:26,067 --> 00:59:27,151 - Good morning. 1192 00:59:27,193 --> 00:59:29,570 I wanted to see how you're doing. 1193 00:59:29,612 --> 00:59:31,406 - I'm taking a mental health day. 1194 00:59:31,447 --> 00:59:36,285 - I hate to bother you, but we still have a story to submit. 1195 00:59:36,327 --> 00:59:37,662 It's a tight deadline. 1196 00:59:37,703 --> 00:59:40,039 - Henry, I can't be a part of this story anymore. 1197 00:59:40,081 --> 00:59:41,207 - Liv. 1198 00:59:41,249 --> 00:59:43,167 - I'm serious, I've ruined everything. 1199 00:59:44,085 --> 00:59:46,337 My parents don't even want me at the party 1200 00:59:46,379 --> 00:59:49,132 and I don't blame them. 1201 00:59:50,007 --> 00:59:54,095 So for now, I need some time alone, okay. 1202 00:59:54,137 --> 00:59:55,638 - Okay. 1203 00:59:55,680 --> 00:59:58,641 - I took some great photos, so just choose your favorites. 1204 01:00:01,185 --> 01:00:03,896 (gentle music) 1205 01:00:06,816 --> 01:00:09,026 - Thank you for agreeing to talk with me again, 1206 01:00:09,068 --> 01:00:11,779 I know it's not the best timing after last night. 1207 01:00:11,821 --> 01:00:13,322 - We're sorry you had to see that. 1208 01:00:13,364 --> 01:00:16,909 - We appreciate you caring about our story so much. 1209 01:00:16,951 --> 01:00:18,828 Hopefully we're still front page worthy. 1210 01:00:18,870 --> 01:00:20,455 - There's a really special story here, 1211 01:00:20,496 --> 01:00:23,374 I just wanna make sure I get it right. 1212 01:00:23,416 --> 01:00:25,209 Is it okay if I set up a camera 1213 01:00:25,251 --> 01:00:26,961 to make sure I get everything? 1214 01:00:27,003 --> 01:00:28,254 - Of course. 1215 01:00:28,296 --> 01:00:30,298 (upbeat music) 1216 01:00:30,339 --> 01:00:34,093 Well, I hope you're ready to get your hands dirty again. 1217 01:00:34,135 --> 01:00:35,595 - You know it. 1218 01:00:35,636 --> 01:00:39,098 Oh, and before I forget, I got something for you too. 1219 01:00:40,016 --> 01:00:42,310 - Oh, you didn't have to get us anything. 1220 01:00:42,351 --> 01:00:44,520 - Ah, just a little thank you. 1221 01:00:44,562 --> 01:00:46,064 - Oh, I love it. 1222 01:00:48,149 --> 01:00:49,192 - Thank you. 1223 01:00:53,237 --> 01:00:55,406 - All right, well let's start putting together 1224 01:00:55,448 --> 01:00:56,657 some goody bags. 1225 01:00:56,699 --> 01:00:58,242 - Okay, there's a whole system here, Henry, 1226 01:00:58,284 --> 01:00:59,827 so follow along closely. 1227 01:00:59,869 --> 01:01:02,622 First off, we have these little jars of 1228 01:01:02,663 --> 01:01:04,624 Liv's special hot chocolate. 1229 01:01:04,665 --> 01:01:06,542 And despite what happened last night, 1230 01:01:06,584 --> 01:01:08,169 I have to admit it's delicious. 1231 01:01:08,211 --> 01:01:09,462 So into the bag it goes. 1232 01:01:10,505 --> 01:01:15,760 Next, we have peppermint tea, some candy, 1233 01:01:17,178 --> 01:01:22,392 and Liz's special Christmas fortune cookies. 1234 01:01:26,312 --> 01:01:28,231 - Liv's done a lot this year. 1235 01:01:28,272 --> 01:01:30,274 - I know she acts like she's too sophisticated 1236 01:01:30,316 --> 01:01:34,237 for our party, but she does have a good heart. 1237 01:01:34,278 --> 01:01:35,863 - Maybe it's because we're her parents, 1238 01:01:35,905 --> 01:01:38,950 but we always want everyone to know how amazing she is. 1239 01:01:38,991 --> 01:01:41,035 - Even when we're mad at her. 1240 01:01:41,077 --> 01:01:43,830 (upbeat music) 1241 01:01:51,462 --> 01:01:53,381 * Father Christmas * 1242 01:01:53,423 --> 01:01:57,552 * I'm writing to you for forgiveness * 1243 01:01:57,593 --> 01:02:01,472 * Walking alone in the stillness * 1244 01:02:01,514 --> 01:02:04,600 * Wishing it wasn't this way * 1245 01:02:04,642 --> 01:02:06,978 * On this holiday * 1246 01:02:07,019 --> 01:02:09,105 * Snow is falling * 1247 01:02:09,147 --> 01:02:13,276 * Won't you put hope in the stocking * 1248 01:02:13,317 --> 01:02:17,238 * I'll take some joy if you got it * 1249 01:02:17,280 --> 01:02:20,491 * Is there something for this pain * 1250 01:02:20,533 --> 01:02:24,245 * Packed up in your sleigh * 1251 01:02:26,414 --> 01:02:27,874 - Welcome back. 1252 01:02:29,333 --> 01:02:30,418 - You remember me? 1253 01:02:30,460 --> 01:02:32,253 - Of course. 1254 01:02:32,295 --> 01:02:36,174 You came in with that tall, handsome man. 1255 01:02:36,215 --> 01:02:37,258 How are you? 1256 01:02:38,926 --> 01:02:41,179 - Honestly not great. 1257 01:02:42,221 --> 01:02:44,891 I kind of ruined Christmas for my family, 1258 01:02:46,017 --> 01:02:48,394 an entire neighborhood, actually. 1259 01:02:48,436 --> 01:02:50,271 - I'm sure it's not that bad. 1260 01:02:50,313 --> 01:02:52,315 - Oh no, it is. 1261 01:02:53,608 --> 01:02:55,443 I didn't just ruin a party. 1262 01:02:56,319 --> 01:02:58,112 I lost thousands of dollars intended 1263 01:02:58,154 --> 01:03:00,156 for the kids in our neighborhood. 1264 01:03:01,032 --> 01:03:02,784 I called my parents an embarrassment, 1265 01:03:02,825 --> 01:03:04,994 even though the entire community loves them. 1266 01:03:05,036 --> 01:03:08,081 And now they're gonna let everybody down because of me. 1267 01:03:09,457 --> 01:03:10,625 And that tall, handsome man, 1268 01:03:10,666 --> 01:03:13,711 well, I basically abandoned him 1269 01:03:13,753 --> 01:03:16,047 while he tries to pick up the pieces 1270 01:03:16,089 --> 01:03:18,091 of the disaster I've caused. 1271 01:03:18,841 --> 01:03:20,510 - Oh, I see. 1272 01:03:22,553 --> 01:03:23,471 May I? 1273 01:03:28,351 --> 01:03:33,022 This party would it happen to be the big Christmas soirée 1274 01:03:33,064 --> 01:03:35,441 that happens a few blocks from here? 1275 01:03:35,483 --> 01:03:36,943 - You know about it? 1276 01:03:36,984 --> 01:03:39,153 - Well, I'm usually in the cathedral when it happens, 1277 01:03:39,195 --> 01:03:42,990 but I hear it's a real joy. 1278 01:03:44,242 --> 01:03:48,037 It's strange how a time of year so filled with joy and hope 1279 01:03:48,079 --> 01:03:51,249 can also be the cause of heartache. 1280 01:03:52,750 --> 01:03:54,752 In the grand scheme of things, 1281 01:03:54,794 --> 01:03:58,464 I believe Christmas symbolizes a time 1282 01:03:58,506 --> 01:04:01,300 of communities coming together 1283 01:04:01,342 --> 01:04:06,389 and refuge for those who need it, even when it's dark. 1284 01:04:08,599 --> 01:04:10,017 Follow me dear. 1285 01:04:15,314 --> 01:04:19,277 Fortunately, darkness is easy to drive away. 1286 01:04:19,318 --> 01:04:22,905 Sometimes we just need a little help from our neighbors. 1287 01:04:23,865 --> 01:04:28,202 That's why sharing our light is so important. 1288 01:04:28,244 --> 01:04:31,664 You never know who else around you might need it. 1289 01:04:35,084 --> 01:04:36,377 - Are you an angel? 1290 01:04:36,419 --> 01:04:40,673 - Oh no, I've just lived a long life, 1291 01:04:40,715 --> 01:04:42,675 but I am a neighbor if you need one. 1292 01:04:44,427 --> 01:04:45,720 - Thanks. 1293 01:04:45,762 --> 01:04:48,431 (gentle music) 1294 01:04:57,482 --> 01:05:01,027 (gentle music continues) 1295 01:05:07,408 --> 01:05:10,953 (gentle music continues) 1296 01:05:34,560 --> 01:05:37,563 - We got these made special for the 25th anniversary. 1297 01:05:38,231 --> 01:05:39,482 - Hey, stuff and talk you guys, 1298 01:05:39,524 --> 01:05:41,275 I'm not gonna fill all these bags myself. 1299 01:05:41,317 --> 01:05:43,486 - This is from the 20th anniversary, 1300 01:05:43,528 --> 01:05:45,321 the year Santa showed it up to help me hand out 1301 01:05:45,363 --> 01:05:46,864 my sesame candy canes, 1302 01:05:47,824 --> 01:05:49,492 didn't go over so well. 1303 01:05:49,534 --> 01:05:50,660 - I am curious though, 1304 01:05:50,701 --> 01:05:53,121 why infuse all the Chinese elements 1305 01:05:53,162 --> 01:05:54,539 into your Christmas party? 1306 01:05:54,580 --> 01:05:57,166 - Chinese and Christmas traditions just go together. 1307 01:05:57,208 --> 01:05:59,627 I mean, red and green are lucky colors, 1308 01:05:59,669 --> 01:06:01,921 so our decorations were already made for Christmas. 1309 01:06:01,963 --> 01:06:04,632 - Jack and I just wanted to reconnect with our roots, 1310 01:06:04,674 --> 01:06:05,508 you know, 1311 01:06:05,550 --> 01:06:08,803 and share that Asian family joy 1312 01:06:08,845 --> 01:06:11,681 with our children and our community. 1313 01:06:11,723 --> 01:06:14,475 - It's also why we used to have Liv sing at the party. 1314 01:06:14,517 --> 01:06:17,353 We wanted her to feel proud of her heritage 1315 01:06:17,395 --> 01:06:19,981 and feel the love and strength for the community 1316 01:06:20,022 --> 01:06:21,566 that loves her. 1317 01:06:22,692 --> 01:06:24,777 You should have seen how moved the Chinese families were 1318 01:06:24,819 --> 01:06:27,447 when they saw a little Liv in their cheongsam, 1319 01:06:27,488 --> 01:06:30,491 singing a Christmas tune in Cantonese. 1320 01:06:30,533 --> 01:06:33,411 They loved it, everybody loved it. 1321 01:06:34,537 --> 01:06:37,081 - Yeah, I know, we can be a little over the top. 1322 01:06:38,207 --> 01:06:40,418 Okay, a lot over the top. 1323 01:06:40,460 --> 01:06:42,378 - We just like to put our own spin on everything, 1324 01:06:42,420 --> 01:06:44,756 but that's what being Chinese American is. 1325 01:06:44,797 --> 01:06:48,968 It's the best of both worlds and a hot pot mess. 1326 01:06:49,010 --> 01:06:51,679 (upbeat music) 1327 01:06:59,937 --> 01:07:03,524 (upbeat music continues) 1328 01:07:04,484 --> 01:07:08,821 - Merry Christmas to you. 1329 01:07:08,863 --> 01:07:10,156 Merry Christmas. 1330 01:07:17,413 --> 01:07:18,956 - Writer's block? 1331 01:07:19,874 --> 01:07:23,628 - Welcome back, how was your mental health day? 1332 01:07:23,669 --> 01:07:26,923 - Very productive actually, 1333 01:07:26,964 --> 01:07:29,467 thank you for sending me the interview, 1334 01:07:29,509 --> 01:07:31,844 it was exactly what I needed to hear. 1335 01:07:32,887 --> 01:07:33,721 - I'm glad. 1336 01:07:33,763 --> 01:07:35,056 - I think I was so caught up in 1337 01:07:35,098 --> 01:07:36,933 how the party was affecting me all these years, 1338 01:07:36,974 --> 01:07:40,853 I completely lost sight of the incredible people 1339 01:07:40,895 --> 01:07:41,729 who put it on. 1340 01:07:41,771 --> 01:07:43,856 - They really are something. 1341 01:07:45,983 --> 01:07:49,487 - I wanna apologize for everything that's happened. 1342 01:07:49,529 --> 01:07:53,074 I know I've made a mess out of things. 1343 01:07:53,116 --> 01:07:56,077 I let my own baggage almost derail the story. 1344 01:07:56,119 --> 01:07:59,455 I hid the truth of who I am from you and from Charles, 1345 01:07:59,497 --> 01:08:02,083 which could have scrapped your first assignment. 1346 01:08:03,835 --> 01:08:06,003 I'm done running from that person now. 1347 01:08:07,380 --> 01:08:08,756 - I'm happy to hear it. 1348 01:08:11,300 --> 01:08:15,638 - And I think I know a way to raise back the donations 1349 01:08:15,680 --> 01:08:17,140 I lost. 1350 01:08:17,181 --> 01:08:18,015 - You do? 1351 01:08:18,057 --> 01:08:19,016 What do you have in mind? 1352 01:08:20,393 --> 01:08:23,438 - Let's consult an expert first. 1353 01:08:23,479 --> 01:08:26,232 (upbeat music) 1354 01:08:30,862 --> 01:08:32,029 There he is. 1355 01:08:34,115 --> 01:08:35,783 - This is your expert? 1356 01:08:37,952 --> 01:08:41,205 - An expert in being Changtastic. 1357 01:08:43,374 --> 01:08:44,667 - What up least favorite child? 1358 01:08:44,709 --> 01:08:46,544 - Oh, I'm glad to see you too. 1359 01:08:48,421 --> 01:08:49,881 - Henry. - Hey. 1360 01:08:54,093 --> 01:08:55,428 - So what's up? 1361 01:08:55,470 --> 01:08:58,848 - I wanted to tell you that you were both right. 1362 01:08:58,890 --> 01:09:01,392 I spend way too much time caring about 1363 01:09:01,434 --> 01:09:02,393 what other people think. 1364 01:09:02,435 --> 01:09:03,561 - Called it. 1365 01:09:04,437 --> 01:09:06,272 - And you both deserve the full truth 1366 01:09:06,314 --> 01:09:11,069 as to why I run from Liv Chang and became just Liv Rose. 1367 01:09:11,110 --> 01:09:13,112 - Wow, this is serious. 1368 01:09:13,154 --> 01:09:15,323 - This whole mess started in seventh grade, 1369 01:09:15,364 --> 01:09:17,200 the last year I sang at the party, 1370 01:09:18,284 --> 01:09:21,954 and it turned out to be the most embarrassing moment 1371 01:09:21,996 --> 01:09:23,247 in my life. 1372 01:09:24,082 --> 01:09:25,958 I actually liked singing for everyone, 1373 01:09:26,000 --> 01:09:30,171 and I loved the red cheongsam grandma bought me, 1374 01:09:30,213 --> 01:09:32,382 I was so excited to show it off. 1375 01:09:32,423 --> 01:09:35,426 So I invited a few girls from my class. 1376 01:09:36,511 --> 01:09:41,766 They recorded me and sent it out to everyone at school. 1377 01:09:43,476 --> 01:09:44,727 So for the rest of junior high, 1378 01:09:44,769 --> 01:09:45,895 all the kids would make fun of me, 1379 01:09:45,937 --> 01:09:48,648 singing to me in a Chinese accent. 1380 01:09:48,689 --> 01:09:51,401 - Liv, that's awful. 1381 01:09:51,442 --> 01:09:52,902 - Looking back, 1382 01:09:52,944 --> 01:09:55,446 I wish I didn't give into a bunch of basic bullies, 1383 01:09:55,488 --> 01:09:58,116 but after that, I wasn't really myself anymore. 1384 01:09:58,950 --> 01:10:00,368 I was trying to blend in, 1385 01:10:00,410 --> 01:10:03,246 but also feeling guilty for trying to distance myself 1386 01:10:03,287 --> 01:10:04,789 from everything Chinese. 1387 01:10:04,831 --> 01:10:09,836 I'm really not embarrassed of our family or of the party, 1388 01:10:11,462 --> 01:10:13,339 I'm embarrassed of myself, 1389 01:10:16,259 --> 01:10:19,929 but I'm not even sure if I know who myself is anymore. 1390 01:10:20,972 --> 01:10:22,598 - You know you don't have to be one thing or another. 1391 01:10:22,640 --> 01:10:24,517 You can be everything you are, 1392 01:10:24,559 --> 01:10:28,146 artist, amateur baker, annoying sister. 1393 01:10:28,771 --> 01:10:29,897 You know what it helps me out, 1394 01:10:29,939 --> 01:10:31,858 knowing that hater's gonna hate, 1395 01:10:31,899 --> 01:10:35,987 but you, mom and dad always got my back, no matter what. 1396 01:10:36,028 --> 01:10:40,032 - Thank you for having my back, both of you. 1397 01:10:40,074 --> 01:10:42,744 (gentle music) 1398 01:10:44,996 --> 01:10:47,957 - I think other people should hear this. 1399 01:10:49,083 --> 01:10:51,753 I'm sure you're not the only one who has felt this way. 1400 01:10:51,794 --> 01:10:54,714 - Well, that's why I brought you both here today. 1401 01:10:54,756 --> 01:10:58,301 It's time to show everyone who I am, all of me. 1402 01:10:59,469 --> 01:11:02,680 I just hope they still like me once they get to know me. 1403 01:11:03,347 --> 01:11:04,390 - They'll love you. 1404 01:11:05,892 --> 01:11:08,686 - Yeah, just be yourself, but you know, less weird. 1405 01:11:11,355 --> 01:11:12,273 - Okay. 1406 01:11:17,528 --> 01:11:19,822 - Hi everyone, I'm coming to you live 1407 01:11:19,864 --> 01:11:21,574 because there's something important 1408 01:11:21,616 --> 01:11:23,451 I have to get off my chest. 1409 01:11:24,744 --> 01:11:27,497 Most of you know me as Liv Rose, the photographer. 1410 01:11:27,538 --> 01:11:31,167 But there's a part of me I've avoided for a very long time. 1411 01:11:32,085 --> 01:11:37,340 My name, my full name is Liv Rose Chang. 1412 01:11:38,800 --> 01:11:42,053 And my family and my community need your help. 1413 01:11:43,137 --> 01:11:46,099 (triumphant music) 1414 01:11:51,896 --> 01:11:54,524 (upbeat music) 1415 01:12:01,739 --> 01:12:05,284 (upbeat music continues) 1416 01:12:06,452 --> 01:12:08,287 - Whoa, this sweater costs 90 bucks. 1417 01:12:08,329 --> 01:12:10,498 - Why is there a money tree in the backyard? 1418 01:12:10,540 --> 01:12:11,916 I thought with everything that happened, 1419 01:12:11,958 --> 01:12:13,126 we weren't gonna have one. 1420 01:12:13,167 --> 01:12:15,044 - Relax, there's no money in the envelopes. 1421 01:12:15,086 --> 01:12:16,629 - Then why did you do that? 1422 01:12:17,922 --> 01:12:19,882 Any minute now I'm gonna have to go out there 1423 01:12:19,924 --> 01:12:21,968 and tell everyone that there is no money. 1424 01:12:22,009 --> 01:12:23,553 The tree will still be nice to look at. 1425 01:12:23,594 --> 01:12:24,762 - It's okay, son, 1426 01:12:24,804 --> 01:12:26,639 your mom's just a little high strung tonight. 1427 01:12:27,598 --> 01:12:30,184 You haven't heard from your sister, have you? 1428 01:12:30,226 --> 01:12:31,811 - I thought you told her not to come. 1429 01:12:31,853 --> 01:12:35,273 - We did, but that doesn't mean we don't want her here. 1430 01:12:37,024 --> 01:12:39,110 - Thank you, thank you. - Welcome. 1431 01:12:48,202 --> 01:12:49,370 - Hi. - Where are you guys? 1432 01:12:49,412 --> 01:12:50,580 - Mom and dad are flipping out. 1433 01:12:50,621 --> 01:12:52,874 We're almost there, is everything ready? 1434 01:12:52,915 --> 01:12:55,293 - I'm just waiting on you. 1435 01:13:04,677 --> 01:13:08,389 - Hope you're ready for a party you'll never forget. 1436 01:13:08,431 --> 01:13:11,184 (upbeat music) 1437 01:13:17,982 --> 01:13:21,611 (upbeat music continues) 1438 01:13:28,826 --> 01:13:30,203 - Whoa. 1439 01:13:30,244 --> 01:13:32,830 - Yeah, that's the right word. 1440 01:13:32,872 --> 01:13:35,625 (upbeat music) 1441 01:13:42,840 --> 01:13:46,386 (upbeat music continues) 1442 01:13:52,767 --> 01:13:56,354 (upbeat music continues) 1443 01:14:02,151 --> 01:14:05,780 (upbeat music continues) 1444 01:14:07,907 --> 01:14:08,783 - It's about to pop off any second, 1445 01:14:08,825 --> 01:14:10,243 you really cut it close. 1446 01:14:11,244 --> 01:14:13,287 - What can I say? I'm a Chang, 1447 01:14:13,329 --> 01:14:15,248 I have a flare for the dramatic. 1448 01:14:17,083 --> 01:14:20,378 - Thank you everyone for joining us here tonight 1449 01:14:20,420 --> 01:14:22,338 to celebrate the 25th anniversary 1450 01:14:22,380 --> 01:14:24,799 of the Changtastic Christmas party. 1451 01:14:24,841 --> 01:14:27,677 (crowd applauds) 1452 01:14:32,014 --> 01:14:34,809 - We wanna start by thanking you all 1453 01:14:34,851 --> 01:14:36,519 for your incredible help, 1454 01:14:36,561 --> 01:14:38,813 it wouldn't have been possible for this party 1455 01:14:38,855 --> 01:14:43,526 to have grown and endured without each and every one of you. 1456 01:14:48,072 --> 01:14:52,910 - This year we have some news we need to share. 1457 01:14:52,952 --> 01:14:54,704 Normally by this time, 1458 01:14:54,746 --> 01:14:59,083 we would have a tally of all the donations that we received, 1459 01:14:59,125 --> 01:15:01,502 and we'd be picking an envelope to see 1460 01:15:01,544 --> 01:15:04,297 which lucky neighbor gets to announce 1461 01:15:04,338 --> 01:15:07,216 just how much we get to give back to our community. 1462 01:15:08,426 --> 01:15:13,556 But unfortunately, this year, that's not the case, 1463 01:15:15,767 --> 01:15:17,018 because the truth is... 1464 01:15:17,060 --> 01:15:18,352 - I lost the money. 1465 01:15:30,406 --> 01:15:33,910 I'm so, so sorry. 1466 01:15:35,244 --> 01:15:36,746 I was careless. 1467 01:15:36,788 --> 01:15:40,958 And I think it's because I never truly understood 1468 01:15:41,000 --> 01:15:43,753 just how important this party is. 1469 01:15:44,879 --> 01:15:47,757 In fact, I was embarrassed to be associated with it. 1470 01:15:50,426 --> 01:15:52,887 But with the help of a new friend 1471 01:15:55,473 --> 01:15:57,725 and the kindness of a neighbor, 1472 01:15:57,767 --> 01:16:02,563 I finally realized that this party is more than just my 1473 01:16:02,605 --> 01:16:06,401 parents' outlandish way of celebrating Christmas. 1474 01:16:06,442 --> 01:16:08,861 It's their way of bringing our community together 1475 01:16:08,903 --> 01:16:10,279 to celebrate our friendships 1476 01:16:10,321 --> 01:16:12,907 and remind each other that we have each other 1477 01:16:12,949 --> 01:16:14,659 to lean on when we need to. 1478 01:16:19,247 --> 01:16:22,041 Many of you have known me most of my life 1479 01:16:22,083 --> 01:16:25,712 and have supported our family through our ups and downs. 1480 01:16:25,753 --> 01:16:28,798 And I know my parents have done the same for you too. 1481 01:16:29,882 --> 01:16:31,426 And that's something special 1482 01:16:33,094 --> 01:16:35,596 I want to make up for what I lost 1483 01:16:35,638 --> 01:16:38,391 and all those years I spent hiding 1484 01:16:38,433 --> 01:16:43,646 from this big, absurd, over the top, fun, joyous, 1485 01:16:44,731 --> 01:16:47,692 magical celebration of the best time of the year. 1486 01:16:48,776 --> 01:16:51,028 I did have to ask for some help though. 1487 01:16:52,113 --> 01:16:53,781 So I wanna thank all of my followers 1488 01:16:53,823 --> 01:16:59,036 who watched and reshared my video and donated generously. 1489 01:16:59,954 --> 01:17:04,083 They made up all of your donations and then some. 1490 01:17:06,002 --> 01:17:08,838 - Hang on, excuse me, hang on. 1491 01:17:10,339 --> 01:17:13,718 Hi, I found your money. 1492 01:17:13,760 --> 01:17:15,178 - You what? 1493 01:17:15,219 --> 01:17:16,679 - My friends and I saw it fall off the cable car. 1494 01:17:16,721 --> 01:17:20,016 But by the time we caught up to you, you were gone. 1495 01:17:20,058 --> 01:17:21,267 I saw your video online, 1496 01:17:21,309 --> 01:17:23,478 so I finally figured out how to get it to you. 1497 01:17:23,519 --> 01:17:25,313 - I can't believe this, what? 1498 01:17:25,354 --> 01:17:27,190 Thank you, what's your Name? 1499 01:17:27,231 --> 01:17:28,816 - Nora. 1500 01:17:28,858 --> 01:17:29,984 - Thank you Nora. 1501 01:17:30,026 --> 01:17:33,112 (everyone applauds) 1502 01:17:38,034 --> 01:17:39,410 Thank you. 1503 01:17:39,452 --> 01:17:40,870 - Merry Christmas. 1504 01:17:40,912 --> 01:17:42,080 - Merry Christmas. 1505 01:17:45,416 --> 01:17:47,960 - Does this mean there's twice as many donations 1506 01:17:48,002 --> 01:17:49,629 as there usually are. 1507 01:17:49,670 --> 01:17:50,588 - And more. 1508 01:17:56,219 --> 01:17:58,137 I have one more surprise for you. 1509 01:18:20,159 --> 01:18:24,080 (singing in foreign language) 1510 01:18:30,628 --> 01:18:35,633 (singing in foreign language continues) 1511 01:18:41,264 --> 01:18:46,060 (singing in foreign language continues) 1512 01:18:51,941 --> 01:18:56,946 (singing in foreign language continues) 1513 01:19:02,034 --> 01:19:06,956 (singing in foreign language continues) 1514 01:19:12,587 --> 01:19:17,467 (singing in foreign language continues) 1515 01:19:22,972 --> 01:19:27,935 (singing in foreign language continues) 1516 01:19:33,316 --> 01:19:38,112 (singing in foreign language continues) 1517 01:19:43,409 --> 01:19:48,164 (singing in foreign language continues) 1518 01:19:56,923 --> 01:20:00,009 (everyone applauds) 1519 01:20:02,345 --> 01:20:04,138 - That's my daughter 1520 01:20:08,142 --> 01:20:09,936 Liv, that was... 1521 01:20:09,977 --> 01:20:10,853 - Incredible. 1522 01:20:12,647 --> 01:20:17,193 - Mom, dad, I'm so sorry I've been so selfish 1523 01:20:17,235 --> 01:20:18,403 all these years. 1524 01:20:18,444 --> 01:20:19,487 - We're just happy to have you back 1525 01:20:19,529 --> 01:20:21,656 in the Chang fold sweetheart. 1526 01:20:21,697 --> 01:20:23,616 - I'm speechless, 1527 01:20:23,658 --> 01:20:26,911 I don't think that's ever happened to me before. 1528 01:20:32,250 --> 01:20:33,710 - He's a good one, isn't he? 1529 01:20:33,751 --> 01:20:34,877 - He is. 1530 01:20:34,919 --> 01:20:37,296 And you'd be very stupid to let him go. 1531 01:20:38,297 --> 01:20:39,382 - Mom. 1532 01:20:39,424 --> 01:20:40,800 - If it helps, pretend we hate him, 1533 01:20:40,842 --> 01:20:42,719 it'll be an act of rebellion. 1534 01:20:43,761 --> 01:20:47,890 - Well, I think it's time I start taking your advice. 1535 01:20:48,850 --> 01:20:51,602 I clearly have a lot to learn from you two. 1536 01:21:01,571 --> 01:21:03,698 - That seems like it went over pretty well. 1537 01:21:03,740 --> 01:21:07,535 - I think we're finally starting to understand each other. 1538 01:21:07,577 --> 01:21:11,706 And I also think you and I make a great team, 1539 01:21:12,874 --> 01:21:16,252 and I would love to cover more stories together. 1540 01:21:16,294 --> 01:21:17,211 - I'd like that. 1541 01:21:18,421 --> 01:21:21,049 And I hope we can keep being friends too. 1542 01:21:21,090 --> 01:21:22,884 That is, if you're okay with blending 1543 01:21:22,925 --> 01:21:25,636 your personal and professional lives a little. 1544 01:21:27,221 --> 01:21:29,265 - I wanna be more than friends. 1545 01:21:29,307 --> 01:21:32,060 (upbeat music) 1546 01:21:38,691 --> 01:21:42,236 (upbeat music continues) 1547 01:21:47,325 --> 01:21:49,368 - So you ready to celebrate? 1548 01:21:52,330 --> 01:21:54,290 - I almost forgot something. 1549 01:21:54,332 --> 01:21:56,542 * Oh, oh, oh * 1550 01:21:56,584 --> 01:21:59,253 (upbeat music) 1551 01:22:03,841 --> 01:22:05,176 - Say grandchildren. 1552 01:22:05,218 --> 01:22:08,721 (upbeat music continues) 1553 01:22:16,396 --> 01:22:19,982 (upbeat music continues) 1554 01:22:26,823 --> 01:22:30,660 (upbeat music continues) 1555 01:22:33,538 --> 01:22:34,956 - It's perfect, 1556 01:22:34,997 --> 01:22:37,792 that Liv Chang is a pretty good photographer. 1557 01:22:40,586 --> 01:22:43,047 - Come on, I have a gift for you. 1558 01:22:44,006 --> 01:22:44,882 - Oh. 1559 01:22:46,259 --> 01:22:48,928 (gentle music) 1560 01:23:01,691 --> 01:23:03,151 - Don't tell my mom, 1561 01:23:03,192 --> 01:23:06,070 or she'll think she's the reason for this story too. 1562 01:23:12,160 --> 01:23:13,786 Merry Christmas Henry. 1563 01:23:13,828 --> 01:23:15,079 - Merry Christmas Liv. 1564 01:23:17,665 --> 01:23:18,875 - Okay to come in? 1565 01:23:20,710 --> 01:23:22,086 - We've got leftovers. 1566 01:23:23,046 --> 01:23:24,172 - You know I can't stop these two. 1567 01:23:24,213 --> 01:23:27,884 - What took you guys so long, come in. 1568 01:23:27,925 --> 01:23:28,843 - Sorry. 1569 01:23:29,677 --> 01:23:30,887 - Merry Christmas. 1570 01:23:30,928 --> 01:23:31,054 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.