USS Christmas

Mm. Want to grab drinks tonight?

There's a singles jingle mingle happening at o'donnell's.

Sorry, my sister just invited me

to her christmas navy ball this morning.

I'm kind of her last-minute date.

Mark had to go out of town for work.

Maybe you'll meet a handsome sailor in uniform.

don't count on it, sarah.

-Morning, maddie. -Morning.

So, it's a wonderful life is playin' at the rialto.

I love that movie.

Great! It's a date.

"it's a date."

you didn't even say yes.

Wait. What exactly are you two, anyway?

We've been on a couple dates. There's nothing serious yet.

"yet"? I don't know what you see in him.

I know what I'm getting with roger.

It's easy conversation, and... We have a lot in common.

News flash. The only thing you two have in common is the news.

hey, good morning, maddie.

Look, I just got a tip from a friend in the da's office.

The president of norfolk bank & trust

was indicted on fraud charges this morning.

-I'm on it, mr. Bailey. -This is where you shine.

Bring me back an exclusive, maddie.

hey, what's wrong? That's a really great scoop!

Yeah, I know, it's just-- it's christmastime, ya know?

I mean, who wants to write about corruption and bankers behaving badly?

I would give anything to get off the fluff beat.

My last piece was the moore-bacon wedding announcement.

Mmm. That sounds like my kind of wedding.

No, seriously, sarah, I mean, come on, you get to bring joy to people.

I...I remind them about the harsh realities of this world.

Well, someone's gotta do it. And you're so good at it.

oh, my. I feel like I should be standing at attention.

Relax. Even the most disciplined sailors know how to have fun.

You just wait until this dance floor fills up.

okay.

I'll go get our table number.

-Okay. I'll get drinks. -Right.

- Hi. - -hi.

Two red wines, please.

I told him we were together. He's up this way.

Thank you so much.

- oh, boy. - I'm so sorry!

we have literally been here for three minutes.

I- I-I-I-I'm...

I'm gonna get your dress dry-cleaned.

Actually, you know what? I'm gonna go get you a new dress.

I'm gonna actually go to the mall right now.

I finally find a flattering white dress--

of course this happens.

I'm so sorry. I feel terrible.

It's... Fine.

Accidents happen.

If you'll excuse me,

-mm-hm. -I am headed to the restroom.

-I'm so sorry. -Red wine,

the enemy of flattering white dresses everywhere.

Yeah. It's a fashion emergency if I've ever seen one.

She'll survive.

Although you might want to have your date

grab your drinks for you next time.

Oh, no, I'm not--

will do, sailor.

It's "lieutenant."

grinch!

Long time no see, buddy.

not a fan of christmas?

It's overrated.

I better get back to my date.

It was nice meeting you.

Maddie! Over here.

merry christmas!

It's so good to see you again.

It's good to see you too, captain jenkins.

No, no, no, you're a civilian. Call me chet.

I cannot believe how grown up you are.

I haven't seen you since dad's funeral.

-Yeah. -You gave such a beautiful speech, sir.

Thank you.

John was one of the finest pilots,

and a great wingman out at sea.

Yeah, he was the best.

He would have been proud of you girls.

Your stories in the paper, maddie,

and, of course,

you following in his footsteps on the polaris, amelia.

It's my honor to serve, sir.

It's a shame, however,

that you didn't sign up for the christmas tiger cruise

along with your mom this year.

You could have seen your sister in action.

I just have so much work right now.

Big stories percolating.

A chance to watch amelia launch a $65 million jet

off the deck of a carrier, why, that's a big story.

Not to mention we're gonna make a stop

in new york city this year.

Isn't it too late, sir?

The cruise leaves norfolk day after tomorrow.

we carry 6,000 people on this ship.

I think we can find an extra bunk for maddie.

maddie?

Well, thank you, really, for the offer,

but it's just so last-minute with christmas being ten days away.

Well, the offer is there if you change your mind.

Sir!

Ah, yes. If you'll excuse me?

-It was great catching up. -Mm-hm.

You know captain jenkins is my boss,

-right? -I know.

-Like, my big boss? -Yeah, I know.

I'm not interested in going on a tiger cruise, okay?

I didn't want to go when we were little, I don't want to go now.

I get it. Now, the more important question is,

where are those drinks?

Oh, um....

Isn't that your shawl?

Who is that, anyway?

I don't know.

I had a little bit of an accident at the bar.

Some guy actually told me to have my date get the drinks next time.

From the looks of that woman's dress,

maybe we should the merlot?

Affirmative.

come on.

oh, it's mark. I'm gonna grab this.

Okay.

Hi, hon.

I know the military can be stiff...

But are we really that boring?

Sorry, it's just-- it's been a long day.

-There's your shawl. -Thank you.

Solo again?

What about you? Is your date okay?

-She's a little traumatized. -Seriously?

- She likes things to be... - just right.

Oh. Good match for you, then.

Based on...?

I just know most military officers are meticulous.

I can be pretty easygoing.

Spontaneous, even.

there you are.

Your tie's a little crooked, billy.

Mm-hm.

Um, dan's looking for us.

All right.

Is mark okay?

He's good. He'll be back tomorrow.

-Look, I'm real glad you came with me tonight. -Me too.

ladies and gentlemen, excuse me.

May I have your attention, please?

The captain would like to say a few words.

Thank you, commander.

For those of you who don't know me,

I'm captain chet jenkins,

skipper of the uss polaris,

and I want to wish you all happy holidays

and thank you for coming to the navy christmas ball.

Now, as you know,

while the navy is not about self, but country,

I look around this room tonight

and I see so many fine men and women

who make incredible sacrifices for this nation every day.

And I'm not just talking about the sailors,

but those who love them, as well.

My apologies-- I know we're not an easy bunch.

and I can't wait to host your families

on the christmas tiger cruise.

It's always exciting to me when they get to see

what an incredible job you do on the ship.

So during this holiday season,

be thankful for family

and for this fine country.

Raise your glasses in a toast.

To the navy!

to the navy!

Merry christmas.

picasso diner's two best customers.

-Merry christmas, ladies. -Merry christmas, sharon.

Your favorite table is available.

Here you go.

-Thank you. -So, maddie,

I read that story this morning about the bank president.

He's been in here. Seemed like a good guy.

Well. Goes to show you never really know what's going on with people.

That's for sure. And amelia, I saw the photo that you posted

of the norfolk christmas lights from your jet.

That was absolutely stunning.

Oh, yeah, that was on my night hop last week.

As always, thank you for your service.

So, the usual, ladies?

-Bacon and eggs. -Chocolate donut.

Last one. They went fast today.

-Okay. -You are so lucky.

I know. I don't know what I'd do without my morning sugar fix.

no, I mean,

'cause you love what you do.