The Christmas Baby

Oh.

Oh...

Hey. Yeah.

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Did something happen to our garage?

No, it's just when working there too early, I get

complaints from next door.

Totally. Yes.

I imagine waking up to that sound could be really jarring.

Look, I just I promised Andrew I'd get these to the theater so

the kids can rehearse with them.

I mean, it's really cute.

Yeah? Yeah? Yeah.

Almost as cute as the stack of candy canes in here and in the

dining room. The stockings hanging in the shower.

Yeah, those are probably dry by now.

Oh, Kelly. Yeah.

Christmas is everywhere.

Baby, you love Christmas decorations.

Yeah, I love ours, which are still in the attic.

Exhibit A: Our tree.

You're right. It's very sad.

It's very, very sad.

Okay. We need to get this place decorated before the invasion.

Not the invasion.

Hosting both of our families for Christmas is a really big deal.

And ultimately, I don't care what our place

looks like.

You know that's not true, right? Oh, absolutely.

Your mother, my mother, six siblings between us.

And then we've got spouses and partners and kids. That's a lot

of opinions in a house whose halls have not been decked.

We definitely got to finish that tree today.

Well, today is already overbooked as it is,

so I have to hop in the shower because I have a standing coffee

date to get to. Really?

Mhm. Anyone I know?

Oh you've seen her around.

Hello? That was even faster than usual.

Hello.

Good morning, Mr. Seltzer.

We agreed that you wouldn't start before ten in the morning.

We did not agree to that. It's just a thing that you said.

You also said that I should stop by two in the afternoon.

So if I come by your schedule, I'm going to get the set for the

Christmas show finished by Easter.

It's not just me, you know.

The noise upsets my dog.

Never heard Daisy complain.

I can see it in her eyes.

You know what? Why don't you think of it as

supporting the arts?

I'd be happy to give you a couple of free

tickets to the show.

Great. Maybe I can get some sleep there.

Okay. You know what? We're gonna head out for a few hours so

you'll have a bit of peace and quiet. You have a great Sunday

now, Mr. Seltzer. Bye bye.

I mean, I don't get it. He's just so grumpy all of the time.

You know what my mom would say?

We should bring him a hot dish, a lasagne,

stuffed shells, something.

Tis the season. No.

Mr. Salter's behavior does not warrant a hot dish.

Good morning. Ladies.

Good morning. Your orders coming right up.

My phone is at 10%.

I guess I forgot to charge it last night.

You never remember to charge that thing.

Chocolate croissant and two latte. Thank you.

How can I help you?

Paxton called in sick, so I'm gonna have to go to the

store and help Sheryl close up.

Honey. Is that gonna leave you enough time?

Yes. Yes, I will have more than enough time to help you decorate

the theater. Then I'll go into work,

get the important shipments out,

and then I'm gonna meet you at the gala.

Okay, look, I brought everything.

I got my dress. I'll get ready at the store.

Honestly. Super simple.

Sounds like a lot of moving parts.

Well, then, aren't you lucky that you married a masterful

multitasker?

Okay. Are you ready for tonight?

I'm ready for the opportunity.

You've earned this. I have earned this.

Oh, I'm just glad somebody finally noticed.

Cute.

Jealous?

Not even a little bit.

Happy back here.

Okay, Erin, your side is too low.

How is this just us. What happened to all the other

volunteers from the board?

That's the problem with volunteers. Participation isn't

mandatory.

Okay, wait. No, no, Kelly,

your side is too high.

Andrew, do you want to hop on up here and maybe

I can take a look?

No, I think this is it.

No. No Erin's side is too low.

Why'd you move? What?

I didn't know I did.

Hey, can one of you guys feed my cats over Christmas?

I got a free couple nights at the casino in Saratoga.

I redecorated their restaurant.

You're spending Christmas alone?

Do you have to say it like that? Come to our place.

With both your families family's there?

Yeah. Do you have to say it like that?

Yes, yes. Ladies, this is perfect.

Hang it right there.

Nobody move! Yeah!

Oh. Look at all these old toys.

Oh. Were these yours when you're younger?

Exactly how old do you think I am?

Yeah.

Okay. No. One of you moved.

You should be getting ready and heading out,

or you're gonna be late. I know.

Have the most wonderful time.

I will. Do you have a cell phone charger I could borrow?

No, no, no, I can barely keep one in the house before the kids

steal it. So. Night.

Night Sheryl.

Why don't I ever remember to charge this phone?

Okay. All right.

Oh, hey. Hey.

Oh, don't we look sharp?

Don't we? Um. Where's Erin?

She's on her way. I'm sure. I should call.

You should call. I'm gonna call.

I'm just gonna call.

Oh, okay.

Ah. I am almost ready, I promise.

Erin? Kelly! Everybody is sitting down.

I am practically out the door.

Okay, well.

Listen, you're right at the front with Travis, and I'm

gonna look right at you, and I accept, okay? Okay.

Now you're just slowing me down. Gotta go. Love you. Bye.

She isn't gonna make it, is she?

Yes she will. This is way too important.

Oh, really? I'm here to make it interesting.

Oh. 20 bucks she's in that seat before Kelly accepts the award

You. Oh, I will, so take that bet.

Andrew, you want in? Oh, I direct children's theater.

Do you think I can spare an extra 20 bucks?

He's right. He's broke.

Sheryl? That you?

Did you forget something?

Sorry. We're closed.

What the...

Oh oh. Wow. Okay.

Hello? Okay. Where's your mama?

Huh? Anyone in here?

Oh, this is so not okay.

This is not okay.

Oh. Your mother must be here somewhere.

Hello? Hello.

Oh, hi. Why are you at my store?

Okay.

Kelly and Erin. I know you'll take good care of him.

What? His name is Nicholas.

I'm sorry I tried.

Hi. Hello there, Nicholas.

Hi, there. This is Kelly leave a message.

Hey, babe. It's me.

Um, I'm just wondering if by chance you agreed for us to take

care of a baby and, uh, somehow forgot to tell me

because the baby.

He's here with me at the store right now,

Oh, great. My phone is dead again.

Okay, you know what? I'm sure Kelly knows what's going on.

Um, sure. This is just a big misunderstanding or a very,

very vivid nightmare.

Oh, no no no. Hey hey hey hey,

I didn't mean you're a nightmare. You seem like a great baby.

Yeah, I just literally had this exact nightmare.

Oh, it's okay, it's okay.

Oh. Are you hungry?

Are you wet? Oh, okay.

Please don't spit up on this dress.

Okay. Hey. Oh, you like walking,

don't you? Okay.

Yeah. Let's keep walking.

Let's keep walking.

Okay. Yeah. That's what we're gonna do.

Yeah, yeah, this is good.

Okay. Yeah. That's what we're Hello. Hello and good evening.

If I could ask everyone to please be seated.

Thank you.

Oh.

My Our first honoree, spends her days as a production

designer right here at the Historic Community Theater.

Now, this past spring, she graciously agreed to lend

her talents to a temporary installation at the State

Museum, The fish of the Hudson River.