BRAD CARLEY CARLEY_WYATT CHRISTMAS_TREE_GUY COORDINATOR DEVIN GERTRUDE GREG HANK JAMIE KENDRA KID KIDS LOIS MILLIE MRS_JOHNSON OLIVIA RANDALL SANTA SILAS SUPERVISOR VOICE WYATT WYATT_CARLEY GREG Has anyone seen Carley? GREG Guess who�s your secret Santa? CARLEY Again? GREG Three years in row * CARLEY What are the chances? CARLEY Ohwow GREG Can never have too many vessels for tea CARLEY Thank you, Greg SILAS Ms Kincaid Boardroom please * SILAS I�m sure you�re eager to start your holidays so I�ll make this quick As you know, Robert Lawrence is retiring Yes CARLEY SILAS Which leaves us with an opening for Director of Quality Control SILAS I understand you two worked well together? CARLEY We did He taught me everything he knows SILAS That�s what I wanted to hear We�re filling his position today, and I�ll be relying on your experience in the months ahead-- CARLEY You can count on me SILAS --as you train Robert�s new replacement CARLEY I�m sorry, what? SILAS Carley Kincaid, please meet Wyatt Redmond, my son, and our new Director of Quality Control WYATT Kincaid I look forward to umcontrolling the quality with you CARLEY Did you say he�s your son? 3 Cute hat Off Carley we cut to CARLEY and that was it! They wished me happy holidays and I left JAMIE Sounds like you need one of these CARLEY Jamie, this guy doesn�t know the company, he has no real experience, and now he�s my boss! JAMIE I�m sorry Car This is really * unfair JAMIE Honestly, I�m surprised you wanted the promotion in the first place That place is a soul-less vacuum where fashion goes to die CARLEY Who said that? JAMIE You did! More than once CARLEY Everyone complains about their job Jamie JAMIE I don�t CARLEY You�re a sommelier, your job is to literally drink wine JAMIE Fair point CARLEY For the rest of us, work is for making money Hobbies are for fun JAMIE This is not a hobby JAMIE You should be working on red carpets and fashion shows, not pumping out generic t-shirts for corporate merchandising CARLEY I can�t believe you�re leaving me What does Italy have that New York doesn�t? JAMIE The Colosseum, the Venice canals, the metric system Oh, and the best vineyards and wineries in the entire world CARLEY So basically nothing I�m gonna miss you JAMIE Me too I know people have left you before But, you know this is different-- CARLEY Of course it is I�m not eight years old anymore 4 CARLEY You�re going to become the greatest sommelier in the world I want my best friend to live life to the fullest JAMIE That�s exactly what I want for you JAMIE I want you to promise me that you�re going to make a change CARLEY I�m going to make a change JAMIE Please? Or I won�t be able to get on my flight tomorrow CARLEY I will! I-- I�m going to quit my boring job, follow my dreams, make new friends, and-- JAMIE --and say yes to adventure! Make a listcall them your resolutions for the New Year Promise? CARLEY I promise Close on their fingers as they intertwine 5 6 CARLEY You are experienced, professional, andpatient GERTRUDE Mr Wyatt, you�re going to be late! WYATT Not too shabby 7 PINK REVISED PAGES CARLEY Mmm this batch smells fantastic MILLIE Frankincense and peppermint Perfect for Christmas, and for curing headaches CARLEY So if I give one to my boss, will he disappear? MILLIE There are some things even essential oils can�t do sweetheart CARLEY Sacrilege WYATT Nice work today Vincent 9 BLUE REVISED PAGES GERTRUDE One in here, one in the lounge, and one upstairs We need something much bigger for the study WYATT Don�t you think that�s a bit much Gerty? GERTRUDE Perhaps, but I am in a festive mood WYATT I can tell Is there any bacon? CARLEY Morning Hank HANK Hohoho, Merry Christmas! Carley hurries down the stairs WYATT Morning Charlie 12 BLUE REVISED PAGES CARLEY Hey Greg, have you seen Wyatt come in yet? A JAMIE Buongiorno amico CARLEY Someone�s accent is improving JAMIE Why thank you I know you�re at work but I wanted to tell you the big newsI�m flying back for the holidays! CARLEY What? I thought you were staying in Sicily? JAMIE Change of plans To quote the man of my dreams, �I�ll be home for Christmas� CARLEY Bing Crosby? JAMIE Johnathan Taylor Thomas, obviously We have so much to catch up on! How�s the list going? How many resolutions do you have left? I can�t wait to see all the changes you�ve made! A BLUE REVISED PAGES A A JAMIE Carley? CARLEY Yeah, no Me too I can�t wait to show you all ofthebig giant changes I�ve made! A PINK REVISED PAGES A CARLEY Oh Jamie, I gotta go JAMIE Okay Ti auguro Buon Natale CARLEY Bon Nutella to you too * CARLEY Nice of you to join us WYATT Overslept CARLEY Glad you�re well rested WYATT Hardly Friends and I went to a secret train platform in Grand Central for a klezmer hip-hop concert And that somehow turned into an all-night Christmas-themed scavenger hunt across the city CARLEY Your social life sounds exhausting WYATT There are those who work to live, and those who live to work CARLEY Or those who don�t work at all WYATT Sounds like someone needs a cookie CARLEY We need to get started on the annual reports Your dad hates when they come in late A A WYATT Why don�t you just do them and I�ll sign off on it? CARLEY Because that�s like doing a class project with the prom king I put in all the hard work while you get an A plus just for being handsome and charming WYATT You think I�m handsome? CARLEY It�s not a compliment WYATT Then you�re bad at insults CARLEY Where are you going? WYATT I�d love to dive into your juicy high school past, but I have a lunch meeting CARLEY You just got here WYATT No rest for the weary, right? CARLEY Wicked WYATT Glad you agree CARLEY No, I mean the saying is �no rest for the wicked� 13 EXT NEW YORK STREET -- HOT DOG VENDOR -- DAY 14 BRAD Thanks for lunch, next one is on me WYATT Nah, that�s what the company card is for BRAD How�s working with your dad? WYATT You mean for my dad? Same old Silas Wants to keep a close eye on me while somehow remaining completely distant BRAD We know the holidays are hard man Kendra worries about you WYATT How did you end up with such a kind and thoughtful woman? BRAD Sheer dumb luck WYATT How�s my girl Olivia? BRAD In th grade doing th grade math She�s got her mother�s brains And looks And personality WYATT What did she get from you? BRAD Big feet Sturdy as a rock my kid WYATT Tell her I miss her BRAD Could tell her yourself you know Been awhile since she saw her godfathersince we all saw him WYATT I know I�m sorry BRAD Listen, if you want a break from the office, or from all this you�re always welcome to come stay with us BRAD A change might be just what you need Happy holidays my friend CARLEY Millie? You home? CARLEY �Light candle for headache Hot date, don�t wait up� Go Millie CARLEY �Quit your boring job, follow your dreams, say yes to adventure, make new friends� CARLEY An entire year wasted CARLEY At least one of us is living life to the fullest CARLEY Hello, this is Carley 17 CARLEY Mrs Johnson, slow down What do you mean there was something wrong with the shipment? CARLEY We have a problem! CARLEY Notice anything? WYATT Besides Donner and Blitzen? WYATT Why are you so strong? CARLEY It�s not me, it�s the shirt! The stitching is completely wrong WYATT How�d that happen? The factory produces these every year CARLEY No, I placed the order with a new factory Our usual ones are at full capacity WYATT That�s not good CARLEY Did you read the inspection report? 18 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT No, they�re incredibly boring CARLEY That�s like your whole job! You�re in charge of quality control! WYATT Is this really the time to point fingers? CARLEY If I don�t, someone else will MRS JOHNSON Do you realize how much money you just cost us? We needed this shipment to fulfill our holiday orders SILAS Please accept my sincerest apologies Allison We�ll issue a full refund MRS JOHNSON We�ve been in business together a long time, Silas And never have I seen such an amateur mistake If Cost-Mart is going to continue our partnership, I need to know who was responsible for this SILAS Mistakes like these are not usually the fault of one person-- MRS JOHNSON I would think that quality control bares the bulk of the blame WYATT I�m in charge of that department 19 PRODUCTION DRAFT MRS JOHNSON Well then Silas, what�s it going to be? MRS JOHNSON If you don�t make a change, I will Carley�s suddenly hit with a memory BEGIN FLASHBACK Carley, pinkie finger raised CARLEY I�m going to make a change I promise MRS JOHNSON Well? Before Silas can speak, Carley jumps up CARLEY It was my fault! Everyone in the room turns to look at Carley WYATT What? CARLEY I�m the one who placed the order with a new factory They were untested, and I didn�t vet them properly There�s nothing quality control could�ve done MRS JOHNSON I see Silas? SILAS Carley-- CARLEY It�s okay Mr Redmond I�m holding myself accountable BLUE REVISED PAGES Wyatt is in shock We hold on Carley, who takes breath, wondering what she�s just done a deep WYATT We need to talk SILAS I let go of a good employee today WYATT I know You shouldn�t have Carley was your best employee We both know this was my fault SILAS You could actually be good at this job son, if for once you just took something seriously WYATT I�ve always figured you were serious enough for the both of us SILAS Even now, it�s all a joke to you SILAS I�ve tried to be a role model for you Wyatt Shown you what hard work and determination can achieve I�ve done my best to set a good example without your mother WYATT Well, maybe you should�ve just fired me instead SILAS So you could do what, exactly? Without the family money you would be completely lost 20 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT I was wondering how long it would take to threaten me with the trust fund SILAS It�s not a threat this time As of now, you�re cut off No more trust fund No more credit cards No more life in the lap of luxury, until you prove to me that you can take this job seriously SILAS You have until the end of the year, or I�ll turn the tap off for good WYATT Merry Christmas to you too, Dad CARLEY It was like an out of body experience Millie Suddenly I was standing on my feet, and the words were just coming out of my mouth MILLIE Sounds like an act of Christmas kindness CARLEY More like an act of Christmas insanity CARLEY Unemployed for the holidays Do you think I�m crazy? 21 PRODUCTION DRAFT MILLIE I think this may be the sanest thing you�ve ever done I�m very proud of you MILLIE Now, I hate to leave you in your moment of need, but I�m late for an event CARLEY You know it makes me look bad when my eighty year-old room mate parties more than I do MILLIE Then perhaps you should consider a few more life changes while you�re on a roll A little adventure might be just what you need CARLEY Millie, did you forget your keys again? WYATT Beat Hey Hi CARLEY WYATT Kinda weird to see each other in the real world huh? CARLEY You might even say it�s disturbing 22 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT Can I come in? Carley reluctantly steps aside WYATT Nice PJs by the way CARLEY What are you doing here Wyatt? WYATT I want to know why you took the fall for me? We haven�t exactly been pals CARLEY I didn�t do it for you I meanI did it for me I should�ve quit a long time ago CARLEY I made a list of resolutions for this year I was going to change everything My job, my lifemyself I just started too late WYATT Tomorrow�s the first day of December You still have thirty one more days CARLEY There is no way I�ll finish in time WYATT I�ll see a reindeer fly before I see Carley Kincaid miss a deadline Come to think of it, who�s going to hit my deadlines, now you�re gone? PRODUCTION DRAFT CARLEY Why do you work there if you and your dad don�t get along? WYATT You think I have a choice? I live off my trust fund, who do you think has the key? CARLEY Is it worth it? WYATT I came to say thank you, I owe you And I�m going to make sure you get a great severance package WYATT I know you could use it And with that Carley ushers him out CARLEY Oookay Thanks for stopping by Goodnight WYATT I wasn�t going to stay, there�s a North Pole themed club in the meat packing district New adventure awaits CARLEY Say yes to adventure CARLEY Wait! I�ll come with you He turns back to her WYATT Excuse me? 23 PRODUCTION DRAFT CARLEY I�ll go the party! If you insist Twist my arm! Please take me with you WYATT I don�t think so, Kincaid In her oversized PJ�s it�s hard to take that seriously WYATT Stick with your hot cocoa and marshmallows CARLEY You really think I can�t handle it? WYATT I know you can�t CARLEY Listen pal, I took a bullet for you today And all I�m asking for is a little Christmas adventure WYATT Fine, you can come CARLEY Good Let�s go CARLEY Right after I change my clothes BLUE REVISED PAGES ACT TWO CARLEY It was just a dream CARLEY glitter? B BLUE REVISED PAGES A B PRODUCTION DRAFT LOIS Merry Christmas, and thank you for your donation LOIS Isn�t this just adorable sweetheart? The kids are going to be so happy CARLEY Looks like a good haul mom LOIS Did I tell you we have a new Santa Claus this year? A local theatre actor named Walter CARLEY Is he any good? LOIS He�s one of those �method� types Very committed to the role Wants everyone to call him Nicholas and refuses to remove the beard CARLEY But the toy giveaway isn�t until Christmas eve LOIS Exactly I half expect I�ll get a phone call that he�s stuck in a chimney somewhere LOIS Two egg nogs please But how about you honey? How are things at work? CARLEY Well, now that you mention it, not great I-- 26 27 LOIS Oh honey I know how hard it�s been on you, losing that promotion last year But you stuck with it In this economy it�s a blessing to have a job at all I can�t tell how proud I am of you Somehow you always seem to make the right discussions CARLEY Hey mom? What did you dream of being when you were a kid? LOIS Oh I don�t know, probably a doctor or a ballerina The usual things CARLEY Nothing specific? LOIS Those kinds of memories fade when you grow up sweetheart Besides, my dreams came true when you were born Mom! CARLEY LOIS It�s true! Gratitude is what Christmas is all about, and I have you What more could I want? CARLEY What more could I want? 27 28 WYATT Gerty? How odd 29 the kitchen is also suspiciously empty WYATT Vincent? Anyone? WYATT What are you doing in here? GERTRUDE Dusting WYATT Can�t that wait until after breakfast? Vincent, I desperately need caffeine GERTRUDE I am afraid that is not possible WYATT Is the machine broken? GERTRUDE No We have been instructed by Mr Redmond thatWe have been told not to provide you with any of our services 29 30 WYATT You�re joking? GERTRUDE You know how I feel about jokes WYATT Right Well I�m sure dad just needs time to cool off I can make my own coffee You wanna come out now? GERTRUDE It really does need a good cleaning in here Vincent! WYATT Oookay WYATT How hard can it be One latte, coming up GERTRUDE Are you a caroler or a solicitor? CARLEY What? Neither I�m a co-worker -- well former co-worker -- of Wyatt�s Is he home? GERTRUDE I was not informed of any visitors 30 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT It�s ok, Gerty I know her CARLEY I need to talk to you It�s important GERTRUDE This is a friend of yours? WYATT CARLEY I wouldn�t say friend GERTRUDE More like associates I see WYATT Come on in CARLEY Who are all these people? WYATT It�s the company dad hires to decorate CARLEY You don�t do any of it yourselves? WYATT Why do it yourself when you can pay someone to do it for you? CARLEY Um, ever heard of a little thing called Christmas spirit? My mom and I had so much fun decorating her house last week 31 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT Somehow I can�t picture my dad and I giggling over bits of tinsel together CARLEY Fine, but that doesn�t mean you can�t do some yourselflook! CARLEY This one�s full of ornaments you can hang CARLEY Cute, they look homemade WYATT Not those Sorry This shouldn�t be here WYATT Gerty? They took this one out of storage by mistake GERTRUDE Actually Mr Wyatt, I thought this year you and Mr Redmond might-- WYATT I don�t think so Have them put it back, would you? CARLEY Ta-da! PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT What am I looking at? CARLEY I turned my resolutions into a checklist I want the immediate gratification of checking them off WYATT And you laminated it? CARLEY It�s not laminated, it�s semi gloss card-stock WYATT �Quit your boring job, follow your dreams, say yes to adventure, make a new friend, take up running, read a book from start to finish, bake grandma�s famous recipe, clean out closet� Is this a list of resolutions or a list of chores? CARLEY Well, I wrote the first four, and then I did some extra credit WYATT Big surprise I count eight CARLEY Not quite! I already quit my job WYATT Technically you were fired CARLEY Tomato, tomato CARLEY Now it�s seven PINK REVISED PAGES WYATT Congratulations So did you come here just to brag? CARLEY No I came here because for once you actually had a good idea I�m going to finish my resolutions by the end of the year WYATT I�m full of good ideas CARLEY And you�re going to help me! WYATT I�m what? CARLEY I need someone who can push me and make sure I get them done on time Someone to hold me responsible WYATT Kincaid, I am many things Stylish Charismatic Handsome-- CARLEY Arrogant Entitled Cocky WYATT --but the one thing I�m not, is responsible Why of all people would you want my help? CARLEY Because you take risks You put yourself out there Like going to that crazy party last night WYATT You enjoyed that? CARLEY Not at all It was way too loud, it smelled weird, and I woke up with glitter stuck to places that were never meant to sparkle PRODUCTION DRAFT CARLEY My point is, I never would�ve had that experience without you I wasted an entire year But like you said, there are still thirty- one days left That�s thirty-one second chances to change my life And you can help me do it Besides, you owe me one Remember? WYATT Look, I would help you out But I can barely help myself right now I thought my dad was bluffing yesterday, but he completely cut me off CARLEY Emotionally? WYATT Financially So good luck with this whole thing, but I�m off to humble myself before my father CARLEY Is that really what you want? WYATT I don�t have a choice Kincaid I live in his house and I spend his money I don�t even know how to make my own cup of coffee CARLEY Then maybe we can help each other I can teach you how to become more independent WYATT You�re joking 32 PRODUCTION DRAFT Carley tamps espresso, locks the portafilter, hits start, then begins steaming milk, all while she talks CARLEY I�ve always been super responsible with money Saved every birthday check and all my babysitting cash I even rent a spare bedroom from an -year-old retiree so I can put more into my savings We both want to make a change Wyatt CARLEY So let�s help each other do it WYATT I guess I�ve got nothing to lose You�ve got yourself a deal CARLEY I�m ready Wyatt rolls his eyes a little He�s dressed to run too and has Carley�s LIST OF RESOLUTIONS in hand WYATT Okay, I thought we�d start with something simple But �Take up running� is too vague There�s no way for us to measure it CARLEY Well, I�ve always wanted to run the Christmas K WYATT Then we�d better get training 33 34 CARLEY Look out New York, you�re about to meet a brand new me WYATT Are you okay? She grabs at the cramp in her side CARLEY How far have we gone? WYATT Four? Maybe five? CARLEY Miles? Blocks WYATT WYATT What are you doing? CARLEY I think my lungs are going to explode and I want my last breath to smell like Christmas WYATT You really love the holidays huh? CARLEY What�s not to love? Music, movies, magic, memories All the best M words 34 35 WYATT A simple yes would do CARLEY Come on, take a sniff CARLEY Doesn�t that just make you think of Christmas? WYATT Makes me think of my mom CARLEY Why�s that? WYATT She loved that smell, it was her favorite CARLEY When did Mrs Redmond pass? WYATT Eight years ago CARLEY If you want, we can take a little break? WYATT A break? I thought you were serious about this list of yours? CARLEY I am I can handle it I�m a lot tougher than I look Let�s run! WYATT Kincaid! CARLEY Owey ow ow ow! MILLIE Carley? What happened? CARLEY My leg, it�s broken WYATT It�s not broken, you big baby CARLEY Maybe we should start with an easier resolution Keep Donate Keep Donate CARLEY WYATT CARLEY WYATT Keep CARLEY WYATT Kincaid, it doesn�t even fit you CARLEY But it would make a cute puppy outfit WYATT You don�t have a dog CARLEY Not yet Donate I can�t! You can! WYATT CARLEY WYATT CARLEY Beat It was the first sewing project I made with my mom WYATT Keep WYATT That was not as easy as I thought But at least you can check off one more resolution CARLEY But at what cost WYATT How�s the leg? CARLEY A little better PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT Here, let me see CARLEY What are you? Be careful! CARLEY Oh, that actually feelsnice WYATT You really need to be hydrating more And you should look at your fruit and veggie intake CARLEY Easy for you Probably have a personal nutritionist WYATT Nah, don�t need one I�ve always been a perfect physical specimen CARLEY Gross WYATT How�s that? CARLEY Maybe a little to the left? WYATT Why not just wait a few weeks? Start your list over next year? CARLEY Because II made a promise to a friend that I�d live life to the fullest She�s coming home for the holidays, and my life hasn�t changed much WYATT You want to prove something to her? PRODUCTION DRAFT CARLEY Nowell, at first yes and now, to myself Next week, next month, next year That�s what got me here in the first place I�m tired of postponing my dreams WYATT And what do you dream about? The moment lingersthen, Carley points to her SKETCHBOOK on the coffee table CARLEY See for yourself CARLEY I�ve always wanted to be in fashion design WYATT Kincaidthese arethese are really good CARLEY You think so? WYATT Follow your dream, apply for a job as a fashion assistant, and check it off the list CARLEY I can�t just apply My sewing skills areslightly above basic I�m out of practice WYATT This is harder than I thought CARLEY If it was easy I would have already done it 36 37 WYATT No, I mean this knot I think it might be coming from your hamstring WYATT Let me think on the sewing thing As your new life coach-- CARLEY I never called you that WYATT You didn�t have to WYATT Found it How�s that feel? CARLEY UmIit feelsreally The door slams and Carley jumps to her feet MILLIE I got you some bananas MILLIE for your cramp CARLEY Actually, it�s feeling a lot better now WYATT Are you sure? I barely dug in CARLEY Nope Feels fine Good as new WYATT Kincaid? I�m okay CARLEY WYATT Wha--what�s going on! Just before the chorus hits the curtains are thrown wide, lighting up the room WYATT Carley?! CARLEY Lesson number one! Early bird gets the worm! WYATT What are you doing!? CARLEY If you ever want to quit working for your dad, you�ll have to find a different job eventually WYATT So? CARLEY So most jobs don�t let their employees sleep till noon From now on, you�re up at am WYATT Why did I agree to do this? 38 INT TOWNHOUSE -- KITCHEN -- DAY 39 CARLEY Coffee�s on the counter WYATT What are you working on? CARLEY My resolution Read a book from start to finish WYATT �War and Peace� Do you ever do anything easy Kincaid? CARLEY Do you ever do anything hard? WYATT I�d better call a cab CARLEY No you better not A penny saved is a penny earned WYATT How else do you expect me to get to work on time? CARLEY Merry Christmas You are now the proud owner of a MetroCard WYATT You�re really enjoying this CARLEY You have no idea 38 39 WYATT Well I have a lesson for you too CARLEY Hold on We�re supposed to be checking them off, not adding more CARLEY �Upgrade my sewing skills� Right, and who�s going to teach me? You? WYATT Of course not GERTRUDE You dream of fashion? Then I will teach you WYATT Gerty knows her way around a needle and thread CARLEY Wyatt-- GERTRUDE No talking Follow me WYATT Merry Christmas to you too SILAS I�d like you to remind everyone that the Secret Santa limit is $ this year 39 PINK REVISED PAGES Morning Morning WYATT SILAS And talk to all department heads, I don�t want the quarterly reports-- GERTRUDE Keep the stitching uniform CARLEY I�m trying--ouch! She sticks her thumb in her mouth then looks at it CARLEY I think I might be bleeding GERTRUDE You want to be a designer, yes? You want to make beautiful things like this? Yes GERTRUDE Then what is one drop of blood today if you achieve victory tomorrow? CARLEY Wow You�re really intense * 41 PRODUCTION DRAFT BRAD So you�re telling me this woman was fired, your dad cut you off, and now the two of you are in some kind of holiday self-help pact? WYATT Pretty much yeah I sound completely crazy right? Do me a favor and don�t tell Kendra KENDRA Hi Wyatt We miss you WYATT Kendra could you please explain proper phone etiquette to your neanderthal husband? KENDRA Only if you agree to come out to Jackson Heights next week It�s our family tradition Wyatt and that includes you Bring this new girlfriend of yours WYATT Girlfriend? Noooo, this is strictly business Kincaid is not my type BRAD I�ve met a lot of your dates, and none of them seem to last KENDRA Maybe it�s time for a new type BLUE REVISED PAGES ACT FOUR CARLEY Remember, three pieces of tape or less! CARLEY You made it WYATT I come bearing gifts Wow, you really dressed up for this huh? WYATT It�s not my first wrap party Kincaid One of my friends is on Broadway I know how to fit in-- CARLEY Yeah, I said wrap party As in present wrapping WYATT That�s a thing? CARLEY Everyone, this is Wyatt Redmond Wyatt, this is Millie�s bridge club WYATT Hello bridge club CARLEY They volunteered to help with my mom�s toy drive LOIS So you�re Carley�s boss The one who stole my daughters promotion CARLEY Mom! WYATT That would be me, yes Nice to meet you Mrs Kincaid But I�m not her boss anymore LOIS Since when? WYATT Since she got fired-- CARLEY --fired up! About working together As a team Right? WYATT A team? Yes Right I realized that- -I mean we--the um, the company realized that Carley was being undervalued LOIS About time WYATT I�ll be the first to admit that we should have seen it sooner Carley is a very 43 WYATT special employee The company�s lucky to have her LOIS I�m glad to hear it And I must say it�s nice of you to join us for a good cause Come meet the group MILLIE Is it a little hot in here, or have you just been playing with fire? CARLEY This years toy drive is going to be great mom Is Santa Claus still in character? LOIS Walter is on a strict diet of milk and cookies LOIS Is this really the same man you�ve been complaining about all year? CARLEY I�m not sure anymore He�s not what I thought It�s confusing LOIS Do you have something you want to tell me? CARLEY Actually, yes I-- LOIS --I knew it Why have you been hiding it from me? You�ve always told me about your crushes in the past CARLEY Crushes? You mean Wyatt? LOIS I like him, but be careful with office romances sweetheart They can end badly CARLEY No Mom We�re just working together That�s all LOIS If you say so But you can�t keep secrets from me CARLEY About that-- WYATT Here you go Mrs Kincaid It�s been awhile since I did this but LOIS That�s lovely dear, thank you I�ll add it to the pile WYATT You know, I�m actually having a great time CARLEY It�s not a sweaty techno club, but Millie throws a good party Hors d�oeuvre? WYATT When you asked me to be your friendship wing-man tonight, I thought you�d aim a few decades younger CARLEY What are you talking about? These are my people CARLEY I�ve got five new friend requests WYATT I don�t think you should accept Darleen�s She posts some pretty extreme stuff CARLEY Making friends as an adult is weird When you�re a kid you can just go up to someone and say �Hi My names Carley Would you like to be my friend?� RANDALL Are those pastries for everyone? CARLEY Oh yes! Please, help yourself RANDALL Such a nice young lady You remind me of my third wife 44 45 CARLEY Aw that�s so sweet-- RANDALL Would you like to be my fourth? MILLIE Don�t even think about it Randall, she�s out of your league RANDALL I�m quite wealthy you know CARLEY He seems nice MILLIE You�d better get her out of here, before Randall tries to put her in his will WYATT On it CARLEY Fine CARLEY Exactly how wealthy is he? MILLIE Scram! BLUE REVISED PAGES CARLEY I just need to grab a jacket WYATT I see Gerty�s lessons are paying off CARLEY She knows how to motivate me Like a scary Oprah She says I have to complete the dress before I can check off my sewing resolution CARLEY Okay, I�m ready WYATT Is this you? CARLEY I used to make dresses out of recycled stuff around the house We didn�t have much money WYATT Definitely my favorite photo of you CARLEY Mine too My mom says childhood dreams fade after awhile, but WYATT You never grew out of this one Is that why you haven�t told her that you quit your job? CARLEY My mom raised me by herself She worked three jobs just to make ends meet 45 PRODUCTION DRAFT CARLEY And she still somehow managed to make every Christmas feel special I didn�t realize how hard that must have been until I was older She never complained, she never took any time for herself, and she saved every penny we had so that I could go to college I wanted to repay her for all of that, so I took the first decent paying job I could find WYATT Comfort Mill CARLEY She sacrificed everything for me How selfish is it to throw all of that away on a dream? WYATT Listen, I might not be the best one to say this, as I am the most privileged, handsome, talented person you know CARLEY Get to the point WYATT I believe it�s entirely possible to be grateful for what you have, and still want more out of life WYATT Come on, we still need to make you some new friends I know just the place! PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT So there�s this bar in Chelsea that�s hosting a Christmas cocktail competition, and afterward I hear there�s a mistletoe masquerade somewhere in lower Manhattan Very exclusive but I bet I can get us in Kincaid? CARLEY They did a great job don�t you think? WYATT They sure did You know if you don�t want to go-- CARLEY What? No, I want to I justI have a hard time letting people get close WYATT You�ve been burned before? CARLEY I was eight when my dad left WYATT I�m sorry CARLEY Plus I made some reckless romantic decisions in college WYATT Hold on, we�re still talking about you? Quickbooks Kincaid? CARLEY I�m not a nun you know But I do have a thing about trusting people not to leave You think that�s silly? WYATT No 46 BLUE REVISED PAGES WYATT Even though my mom didn�t have a choice, I still get angry that she�s gone CARLEY I get that CARLEY Hi My names Carley Would you like to be my friend? WYATT You really want to make this official? CARLEY I think it�s safe to say that we�ve gone beyond co-workers at this point Especially since you stole my job WYATT Everyone says that like I�m the Grinch and you�re Cindy Lou It wasn�t my idea CARLEY Sorry I�ll stop WYATT So Friends? CARLEY Friends PRODUCTION DRAFT ACT FIVE SUPERVISOR There�s central AC and a washer and dryer unit Nothing fancy but it�s all in working order CARLEY It�s got high ceilings WYATT Yeah not bad Can we see the upstairs? CARLEY Oh, no Wyatt It�s just one floor WYATT You mean this is it? CARLEY Yes, but look It�s south facing and it has great big windows WYATT I do look good in natural light CARLEY I think this is the one, seriously If you want your independence, you need your own place SUPERVISOR You two have a good shot They like renting to couples CARLEY Oh we�re not-- WYATT You hear that my little candy cane? They like renting to couples CARLEY Oh That�s greatsnooker doodle Carley puts her arm around his waist and squeezes, making him wheeze CARLEY You know, my boyfriend and I would really like to spend our first Christmas here Any chance we could speed up the application process? SUPERVISOR I�ll see what I can do Nice work Likewise CARLEY WYATT They look at each other then CARLEY Okay Yep They break apart and head in opposite directions TEXT MESSAGE See you Saturday? Bring your new �friend� Pretty please? WYATT Need help? Carley turns in surprise and drops the bag, sending up a plume of white Beat, then Carley points up CARLEY Can you reach the sugar? CARLEY Gerty said I could use the kitchen I hope that�s okay? WYATT I�m surprised that little Miss Christmas has a baking resolution Isn�t that like a standard holiday activity for you? CARLEY Baking cookies, sure Gingerbread, you bet CARLEY But my grandma�s recipe takes a lot of time and effort I plan to make it every year but then I get too busy WYATT Well good luck Can�t wait to try it when you�re done CARLEY Grandma�s recipe also takes two peoplecoach 49 50 WYATT No, I pay people to bake my cakes CARLEY Not anymore This will be a good lesson for you I�ve got all of the ingredients right hereexcept for one that I need from you WYATT What�s that? CARLEY A dash of Christmas spirit WYATT Now I know why the recipe is famous CARLEY Just like she made it It�s funny how much smells and flavors can remind you of someone I don�t have a big family so you�d expect our Christmases to be kind of quiet But Grandma wouldn�t allow for that WYATT Sounds a lot like my mom She grabs a FRAMED PHOTO off the mantle Wyatt with HANNAH�s arm around his shoulders CARLEY Is this her? Wyatt goes to join her WYATT Yeah First day of college She was really proud CARLEY Where did you go to school? WYATT Harvard Carley chokes on her wine CARLEY You? Mister, I can�t be bothered to read a nine page quality report? WYATT Believe it or not, I was once a real go getter CARLEY What happened to that guy? WYATT He got tired of trying to impress his old man My dad was my idol growing up I wanted his approval more than anything So I thought maybe if I won first place ribbons, got good grades, went to a great college, he�dI dunno CARLEY Wyatt-- WYATT My mom got sick during summer break that year After that, my dads approval just wasn�t important anymore So I never went back Life�s too short, you know? CARLEY I�m sorry, that�s really tough WYATT What? CARLEY I justmy dad, he quit on us I have no idea why And most of the time, thinking about him makes me angry But when the holidays come around, do you know what I do? CARLEY I picture what it would be like if I got to spend just one more Christmas together I know my dad�s not coming back But yours is still here Maybe it�s time to work on that relationship WYATT I�m not sure that�s possible CARLEY Nothing�s impossiblewith the magic of Christmas WYATT So Gerty�s working for you now, is that it? CARLEY What�s the story with these? WYATT We used to make our own ornaments for Christmas It was my mom�s favorite tradition Dad�s too CARLEY These are so cute WYATT Those are pinecones we gathered in Central Park Another year we visited a glass blowing studio and learned how to make snowflakes Every decoration is tied to a memory of my mom CARLEY Do you still make them with your dad? WYATT When she died, the tradition did too 52 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT I appreciate what you�re trying to do But I�m not sure I want to go down that path CARLEY Okay, I understand WYATT Can Ican I tell you what I really want Kincaid? CARLEY What�s that? Beat WYATT More of this delicious wine? CARLEY Okay, but last one I�m in training for the Christmas race, remember WYATT Everything in moderation Kincaid Tonight we drink wine Tomorrow, we run CARLEY Worst Toast Ever WYATT Not even close CARLEY The race is in a week At this pace I�m gonna come in last Any advice coach? WYATT Hmm Try doing it again, but this time, run faster CARLEY Great, thanks WYATT Maybe what you�re lacking is the proper kind of motivation CARLEY Oh yeah, and what kind of motivation is that? WYATT Hey gang! Wanna make a few bucks? CARLEY What was that about? WYATT I just told those kids that every time they hit you with a snowball, they get a dollar CARLEY That�s ridiculous Besides, you�re supposed to be saving money 53 54 WYATT True Guess you�d better not let them catch you The kids have finished making snowballs KID # Get her! WYATT Not bad Kincaid! They all cross camera again WYATT Pick your heels up! Carley comes back to him, panting CARLEY They ran out of snow balls Wyatt shows her the stop watch WYATT Best pace so far I was right, you just needed the right kind of motiva-- CARLEY At least you don�t owe them any money CARLEY Run! 55 EXT CARLEY�S APARTMENT -- DAY 56 VOICE Carley! Looking back, she sees her bestie getting out of a taxi CARLEY Jamie? Oh my gosh! CARLEY I thought you weren�t coming until next week?! JAMIE I wanted to surprise you! CARLEY You look so European So chic! Ugh! Please tell me you hate it there, you�re moving back and never leaving again! JAMIE Not quite Two words Francesco Ricosoliolo CARLEY Something tells me you�re not talking about your new favorite wine JAMIE We have so much to catch up on But you first! CARLEY Well, for starters, I finally found the perfect fabric for my dress CARLEY It was the most irresponsible thing I�ve ever done! And yet it felt so responsible JAMIE Who are you and what have you done with my friend? CARLEY It was like a sudden rush came over meI mean technicallyI was fired! JAMIE And everyone knows? CARLEY Well, except for -- CARLEY --Mom? LOIS I was just leaving Thank you again for the Candle, Millie CARLEY Mom-- I was going to tell you LOIS It�s good to see you Jamie I�ll leave you both to catch up CARLEY Please stay LOIS No, it�s fine, I have lots to do before the toy drive WYATT Have a great Christmas See you after the holiday SILAS Where�s everyone going? It�s only one o�clock I need the year end reports on my desk-- WYATT How about in your hand? WYATT Turns out a little effort goes a long way Plus, my team worked hard, so I let them off early I hope that�s okay? WYATT I think everyone deserves more time with their friends and family SILAS Beat I agree WYATT WellMerry Christmas SILAS Merry Christmas MILLIE Sandalwood and Orange zest For anxiety and stress CARLEY Thanks Millie MILLIE Your mom just needs some time sweetheart, don�t worry CARLEY This was not the way I pictured your homecoming But I�m really glad your here JAMIE Me too I�ve also had my moments this year CARLEY You? But you�ve travelled, had adventures, learned a new language JAMIE And I�ve had times where I was homesick, and questioned my decision to leave like a hundred thousand times Pursuing your dreams isn�t easy I guess you know all about that CARLEY I�ve missed you JAMIE I�ve missed you too CARLEY Hello? WYATT Meet me in Queens, two hours CARLEY I can�t, my friend Jamie is here WYATT Bring her Just throw on something red and green and meet me at the Blessed Sacrament church in Jackson Heights CARLEY I�ve had a rough day Wyatt WYATT Say yes to adventure right? Well this is an adventure Kincaid, and trust me, it�ll be worth having WYATT You made it just in time! CARLEY Just in time for what? OLIVIA Uncle Wyatt! OLIVIA It�s going to start! CARLEY Uncle Wyatt? WYATT These are my friends Brad and Kendra, and this little bug is Olivia BRAD Glad you could make it We�d better get walking JAMIE Walking where? KENDRA This is the Jackson Heights sing and stroll BRAD We walk around the neighborhood and sing holiday songs from all faiths and languages CARLEY You mean we�re going caroling? This is not your usual debauchery WYATT I used to do this every year I thought it would be an adventure you wouldn�t want to miss CARLEY It�s exactly the pick me up I needed CARLEY I�ll explain later Jamie, this is Wyatt WYATT It�s nice to finally meet you 60 PRODUCTION DRAFT JAMIE So you�re the one who stole my best friends job CARLEY Come on Grinch, show us how this works CARLEY I had no idea that Wyatt had friends who were normal JAMIE What do you mean? KENDRA I think she means guys that aren�t up-and-coming DJ�s or tech-bros CARLEY And so far you haven�t mentioned that you own a yacht KENDRA I see you�ve met the new crowd KENDRA That�s who we call the people Wyatt started hanging around with after his mom passed Brad and I have known him since we were kids The parties, the rich-boy attitude? That�s not the real Wyatt BRAD Liv, go ask your mom what she wants to eat, okay? WYATT I can�t believe how big she�s gotten BRAD You have no idea how excited she was to see you WYATT I know, I should come by more often I get caught up sometimes BRAD Wow So the holiday self-help pact is actually paying off? WYATT I dunno It was supposed to be about getting free of my dad, but Carley thinks I should patch things up with him KENDRA Smart woman that Carley I think she�s a keeper WYATT How many times do I have to tell you guys? We�re just friends 62 63 BRAD Didn�t we agree to be friends once? KENDRA Still are baby cakes WYATT I forgot how gross you two are Brad and Kendra laugh and step forward in line Wyatt looks over to where Carley and Jamie are sitting Carley notices and gives him a smile and a wave He waves back CARLEY What? JAMIE You�ve changed CARLEY Well I have been styling my hair a a little differently-- JAMIE I�m not talking about that There�s something different about you You�re more confident, morevibrant CARLEY I�m really focused on reinventing myself I have you to thank actually My resolutions are the key WYATT Excuse me Jamie, but I need to borrow Miss Kincaid for a bit CARLEY I�ll be back CARLEY I�ll be honest, when you invited us down here, I didn�t know what to expect WYATT I�m full of surprises CARLEY He smiles Noted Your friends seem really great WYATT They are They�re a perfect little family It�s hard sometimes, especially during the holidays, to not be reminded of what you don�t have CARLEY I know what you mean WYATT But let�s get down to business WYATT I told the kids you�d read them a Christmas story CARLEY What? Why? WYATT Because you�re never going to finish War and Peace CARLEY I um 63 64 WYATT Not every resolution has to be hard you know CARLEY No, it�s justmy dad used to read this to me WYATT I�m sorry I can find something else-- CARLEY No I want to He had good qualities too I need to remember that CARLEY �Christmas time children dream of wonderful things And beautiful dreams are also fairy tales, as is this one of the Nutcracker and the Mouse-King!� WYATT Yes, of course I�ll pass it on My girlfriend will be very excited Thank you again CARLEY You�re girlfriend? Since when do you have a-- WYATT That was the landlord calling about the apartment They umthey approved my application 64 BLUE REVISED PAGES CARLEY You got it? WYATT That�s right my little snow angel! I got it! CARLEY Peppermint cupcake! You got it! WYATT We got it! CARLEY Congratulations WYATT I�m officially an adult, and you get to check off another resolution SILAS I�m quite busy at the moment WYATT I�ll be quick WYATT I just wanted to give you these SILAS Your house keys? Are you going somewhere? WYATT I got my own place I know you think I can�t take care of myself but-- SILAS Your own place? Where? WYATT Queens SILAS The first apartment I shared with your mom was in Queens WYATT Really? SILAS It was a dump We spent a whole week cleaning mold off the tile But there�s something special about having your own space WYATT Hard to picture you scrubbing floors 65 66 SILAS It was certainly a different time WYATT WellI�d better SILAS Yes, of course SILAS Wyatt? Your report SILAS Nice work CARLEY Wyatt? Wyatt comes out of the bedroom WYATT Hello my little snow flake How do you like our new place? CARLEY It looks great in here WYATT Did someone get me a present? CARLEY Just a little house warming WYATT A coffee machine CARLEY It�s not fancy like your dads but-- WYATT It�s perfect CARLEY You did a good job, but there�s still something missing in here WYATT Like what CARLEY A festive touch GERTRUDE Special delivery GERTRUDE There�s a lot more of these down stairs More what? WYATT CARLEY Well, my little Candy Cane, we�re going to decorate your home all by ourselves 66 67 WYATT I can�t believe you found the exact same one CARLEY It wasn�t hard, I left my dignity right next to it, remember? Now these-- CARLEY --have been tucked away in storage for far too long WYATT Awe Kincaid-- CARLEY Uh uh uh It�s all part of your training This is just a house But a home is filled with memories and traditions Luckily, we have a box full of them right here WYATT I forgot how warm Christmas can make you feel So connected to the people you love WYATT How are things with your mom? CARLEY She�s still not talking to me I was so focused on improving myself that I drove away the one person who�s always loved me the way I am WYATT She�s not gone You know that right? She�s just angry WYATT Only four more to go �Take up running�? CARLEY The race is tomorrow I�m really nervous WYATT You�ll do great �Upgrade Sewing Skills�? CARLEY I think I can finish the dress tonight WYATT Boom �Follow your dreams� CARLEY Photograph the dress, add that to my sketches, and send my portfolio to designers WYATT Like a boss Hold on�Say yes to adventure�? Why haven�t you checked this one off yet? CARLEY I justI don�t feel like I�ve had one that�s big enough yet WYATT Nothing easy huh? But you know what, I think you�re gonna get it done CARLEY You mean we�re gonna get it done CARLEY I never would have gotten this far without you CARLEY You should probably get that WYATT Dadwhat are you doing here? SILAS Carley sent me your new address Suggested I might want to stop by SILAS Miss Kincaid It�s a -- well, it�s a pleasure to see you again CARLEY You too, sir SILAS This is nice Cozy Feels veryyou WYATT Um, would you like a tour? It�ll be short but I�ll try and spice it up SILAS I would love one SILAS Is that the ornament we made during the blizzard? 67 PINK REVISED PAGES WYATT Yeah You remember this one from that Christmas in Florida? SILAS I haven�t seen these in ages Your mother loved this one Why did you suddenly decide to hang them? WYATT Traditions shouldn�t be kept in a box But I can�t take any credit It was all-- WYATT Carley CARLEY Sorry I was gone so long Jamie You should see Wyatt�s new place We-- CARLEY Mom LOIS This is what you�ve been working on since you quit your job? CARLEY Among other things 68 69 LOIS It�s beautiful honey CARLEY I�m sorry I shouldn�t have lied LOIS So why did you? CARLEY I felt so guilty You sacrificed everything for me You gave up your whole life so that I wouldn�t have to struggle the way you did And I threw all that away to chase after a silly childhood dream LOIS Silly? Carley, I didn�t make those sacrifices so that my daughter could grow up to be unfulfilled and uninspired I made them so you could grow up to be free Free to follow your dreams, wherever they might lead CARLEY Do youdo you maybe want to help me finish my dress? LOIS I�d love to WYATT Checking in for Carley Kincaid COORDINATOR Just in time, the race starts in five minutes CARLEY Wyatt, I don�t think I can do this COORDINATOR She�s right Every racer needs to have a costume WYATT No problem, she�s got one CARLEY I�m not ready! WYATT No, you just think you aren�t But I know better If it�s a tight deadline or a snowball fight with teenagers, makes no difference When the pressures on, you always come through 69 WYATT So I want you to go out there and show these North Pole nobodies who you really are CARLEY Gimme that costume WYATT Let�s go Kincaid! Channel your Christmas spirit! CARLEY Happy holidays! Seasons greetings! Feliz Navidad! CARLEY Are you okay? CHRISTMAS TREE GUY I think I broke a branch WYATT What are you doing Kincaid! CHRISTMAS TREE GUY Keep going! I�ll be okay! CARLEY Merry Christmas Santa! SANTA Ho ho ho! WYATT Yes! CARLEY I did it! Did you see that! I won! WYATT I saw it! I saw the whole thing! You were amazing! 70 71 CARLEY A little to the left JAMIE And when you say you and Wyatt are �friends� are you saying you�re�friend, friends?� Or, �frieeeeends?� CARLEY Exactly MILLIE I�m confused CARLEY Actually the light might be better where it was JAMIE Do you want us to spell it out for you? MILLIE Carley, I love you, but if you don�t scoop him up, I will CARLEY Let�s try it over there one more time JAMIE And, I love you too, but if you don�t take this picture, I�m getting on the next plane to Italy CARLEY I just want the fabric to catch the light It�s supposed to twirl and drape JAMIE This is not about the dress You�re in your head because Wyatt clearly has feelings for you CARLEY It�s not fair That wasn�t part of the deal MILLIE Sounds like a bonus to me JAMIE Do you have feelings for him too? CARLEY I don�t know Maybe? Yes? CARLEY He makes me laugh, feel confident in a way I�ve never felt And it doesn�t hurt that he�s-- JAMIE Smoking? CARLEY I was going to say handsome but 71 BLUE REVISED PAGES JAMIE No, the dress! It�s smoking! CARLEY Put it out! Put it out! They bat uselessly at the fabric Then Millie comes rushing out of the kitchen She aims a FIRE EXTINGUISHER and pulls the trigger By the time she�s done, the mannequin looks more like a snowman Jamie lifts up a little corner of the fabric, then looks at a devastated Carley JAMIE I�m so sorry Carley CARLEY I was so close to checking this one off CARLEY I�ll be right down WYATT I could�ve come up? WYATT Turns out, gold medals aren�t a thing at Christmas k�s But, I thought you should have one anyway CARLEY That�s very sweet Thank you BLUE REVISED PAGES A WYATT Carley? BLUE REVISED PAGES WYATT I know it�s Christmas eve but, would you like to go to an event with me tonight? As my date CARLEY I can�t WYATT Right I get it CARLEY It�s just, tonight�s the toy drive and my mom needs help Santa Claus, fell through WYATT Her Santa backed out? CARLEY No, he literally fell through a roof I guess he was trying to get into character I�m going to help her pass out presents WYATT You okay? CARLEY I�m not sure WYATT Not sure about what? CARLEY The resolution listfollowing my dreamseverything WYATT What are you talking about? 72 BLUE REVISED PAGES CARLEY The dress It�s ruined It had a run in with a candleand the candle won WYATT Carley, I�m so sorry CARLEY I�ve been dreaming about this dress for so long I guess-- I guess I thought bringing it to life would change something in me but it didn�t I just feelthe same or worse WYATT You can start over, go back to the drawing board CARLEY Actually, I wish I could go back to the way things were Sure, my job was boring but I had a job and I was good at it I�m sorryI should go WYATT Right I understand UmMerry Christmas CARLEY Merry Christmas SILAS Ah, there you are WYATT I�m on my way to a thing Gerty said you wanted to see me? SILAS Yes This won�t take long 73 BLUE REVISED PAGES A He gestures to the chair and they sit SILAS I�ve been thinking and, well I�ve made up my mind The tap is back on so to speak WYATT What? SILAS I�ve informed the staff, the banks and everyone else WYATT But I thought you were giving me until the end of the year? SILAS I was But you made it clear that you can take your job seriously I want you to work beside me Wyatt Show you how the business is run And maybe one day, you could even be where I am WYATT Dad II�m not really sure what to say SILAS Yes would be a good start WYATT I think I need to quit SILAS What? WYATT I need to quit working for you And not out of spite, I promise We haven�t been close for a long time dad I spent my whole childhood trying to make you proud I put all my energy into being the son I thought you wanted SILAS What are you talking about? WYATT And then after mom died, I did the exact opposite And it wasn�t until recently that I realized that I don�t want to be either of those versions of myself anymore I just want to be me And I can�t figure out who that person is if I don�t do it on my own So thank you for the offer, but my answer is no WYATT I hope you understand SILAS Wyatt Wait WYATT Please don�t dad You can�t bribe me into staying this time WYATT What are these? Stocks? Bonds? SILAS That�s the first Christmas card you made after learning to write You did all your R�s and Y�s backwards SILAS That�s from when you broke the school record for the four thousand meter SILAS And that�s your Harvard acceptance letter SILAS I can keep going, there�s a lot more-- WYATT You saved all of this? SILAS I know that I haven�t been the best father in the world I�ve never been good at sharing my feelings SILAS Drove your mother nuts But I need to make one thing abundantly clearhaving you as my son, is the single greatest achievement of my life And I�m sorry that I ever made you question that GERTRUDE Your mother would be so happy SILAS Since you�ll be leaving the company, Miss Kincaid�s timing couldn�t be better WYATT You mean Carley? SILAS She called me an hour ago, asking if she could have her job back Looks like she�ll be getting that promotion after all WYATT I can�t let her do that SILAS Where are you going? WYATT I gotta catch the bus! LOIS Merry Christmas Sarah! MILLIE It�s really not the same without the big guy, huh? CARLEY We could all use a little Christmas cheer right now LOIS Honey, don�t give up on your dreams just yet MILLIE There�s always next year, right? CARLEY Yeahnext year CARLEY Merry Christmas Devin DEVIN Do you know when Santa�s coming? 74 75 CARLEY Aw I�m sorry buddy, he actually couldn�t-- KIDS SANTA! CARLEY I thought Walter broke his leg? LOIS He did WYATT HO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS! CARLEY Wyatt? WYATT Why no little girl! It is I, Santa Claus! CARLEY What are you doing here? WYATT I came to spread comfort and joy to the children! CARLEY You took two busses and a train for the kids? WYATT I had a hunch they needed cheering upHO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS! PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT Credit to the real Santa This job really takes it out of you CARLEY Are you wearing a tuxedo? WYATT Is that not the dress code for a children�s toy drive? CARLEY Let me guess? Illegal sleigh racing through SoHo? WYATT Not quite It�s actually the Snow and Ice Gala in Greenwich I think you�d really like it Champagne, red carpet, everyone wearing the latest fashions WYATT But, I realized that I needed to be here, not there Plus Millie just filled me in about the dress WYATT Take it from someone who�s given up on a lot of things in his life, you shouldn�t give up on this WYATT Don�t go back to Comfort Mill CARLEY Why not? PINK REVISED PAGES WYATT Because you don�t belong there Because your dreams are too big for that place CARLEY Only two resolutions left Follow your dreams and Say yes to adventure Maybe I�ll make a new list for next year WYATT Or give it one more shot? CARLEY Why would I do that? WYATT I�m standing here, in half a Santa suit, at a toy drive on Christmas eve I don�t want to be anywhere else but here with you I believe * in you We all do CARLEY Thanks coach I needed that * You know, that Santa suit is * surprisingly working for you * WYATT * What, this old thing? * * * CARLEY And also, I owe you an apology WYATT Me? What for? CARLEY All year I thought you were this typical, rich, spoiled, man child WYATT You said this was an apology? PINK REVISED PAGES A CARLEY But you�re actually kind, thoughtful, and generous I really didn�t know you at all 75 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT It�s not your fault I�m not really sure I even knew myself But thanks to you, I think I�m starting to WYATT That smells amazing Gerty GERTRUDE Carley�s grandmother knew what she was doing SILAS Countdown�s going to start soon We need bubbly in the dining room WYATT On it! WYATT Where did Olivia go? 77 PINK REVISED PAGES BRAD She said something about claiming your old bedroom WYATT It�s all hers! WYATT Millie! You made it MILLIE Of course dear, wouldn�t miss it MILLIE Oh Wyatt, you remember-- WYATT Randall! What a surprise MILLIE For you maybe He�s been asking me out for years RANDALL Never give up on romance my boy WYATT Go Millie * LOIS This is a wonderful party Wyatt JAMIE Top notch vintage, Mr Grinch 78 PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT High praise from the sommelier Carley still not here? LOIS She told us to come ahead Wanted to do some final touches WYATT She�s really cutting it close Excuse me JAMIE Or she�s just fashionably late WYATT Carley? WYATT Wow That dressis WYATT You lookyou look incredible CARLEY Thank you I decided to design something different, something new PRODUCTION DRAFT WYATT You know the countdown�s about to start CARLEY I�m not entirely sure I want this year to end CARLEY I submitted my portfolio to every designer in town CARLEY I�m a little nervous about what the future holds WYATT I know you can handle it CARLEY I haven�t checked off my last resolution yet Say yes to adventure WYATT How many more adventures can you possibly need? CARLEY Just one CARLEY/WYATT Happy New Year