A Cookie Cutter Christmas

Okay, that's great. Scoot, let's go.

Let's go, yes, yes, yes.

Christie, penny, quickly.

Okay. Okay, christie, stand tall.

Penny, open up those windpipes.

Do you remember your verses?

Okay, christie, we're going to start with you.

Okay.

Can't wait.

One, two, three...

It was my verse.

Hey, but I was really good, you know.

I know, but it was my song.

Wait, wait, wait, I'm sorry.

Why is my student only singing the "fa-la-la's"?

Shouldn't she get a line of verse like christie's?

Sorry to interrupt,

but I think my student, Sophie,

is singing the lines of verse

because has a stronger storytelling energy.

Oh, really?

Well, I beg to differ.

In fact, I would be willing to wager an audition.

An audition?

Yeah.

Don't you think that's a little silly?

This is just a Christmas festival.

Why? Are you afraid your student won't win?

Afraid?

No, no, I'm not. Do you know why?

Because my girl's got it in the bag.

Okay, we'll see about that.

Yes, we will.

We will.

Monday.

Auditorium.

12:00.

We'll be there.

We'll be there.

Excuse me.

Congratulations, guys!

You have now officially sold 50 raffle tickets

for this year's Christmas festival.

Well done!

Very good.

And good job, kids!

We're up to 100 raffle tickets.

Way to go!

Keep up the good work.

And 50 is a great place to start.

So this weekend,

make sure you get out there,

and you sell, sell, sell!

Ms. Reynolds?

Hi. Sorry to interrupt,

but I would like to introduce you to your newest student.

Hello.

It's Lily, isn't it?

Well, Lily,

it just so happens

I have had an empty desk in my classroom all year,

just waiting for you,

so, if you'd like to take your seat,

my class will finally be complete.

See?

I told you this was the place for us.

Go ahead.

I'll leave you in good hands.

Thanks.

Um, I don't know if the school told you this,

but Lily lost her mom about a year ago.

Yeah, I was told.

I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

It's getting better.

I figured the move would be good for us.

You know, a change of scenery.

Yeah, of course.

And please don't worry.

I'll make sure she settles in.

Thank you.

Bye, lil'.

All right,

now...

Who wants to make some Christmas decorations

for our class tree?

Yay! Whoo! Me too.

Okay, everyone,

please bring your beautiful decorations

up to my desk.

They look wonderful.

Good job.

And I hope to see you all at the Christmas festival tonight.

Oh, I love that.

Oh, and don't forget your raffle tickets, okay?

Very important.

Delicious

great job, guys.

Have a great afternoon.

Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

Wow, Lily.

It looks like you've done this before.

Me and my mom used to make our own decorations

for our tree.

Well then, how about this...

How about you take that decoration home

to put it on your and your dad's tree?

We have way too many for our class tree anyway.

Thanks.

Have a good day.

There you are.

Who's the cutie?

Oh, that's just a new single dad in town.

It's a matter of time before the vultures descend.

Okay.

I'll, uh, see you tonight?

Yeah, see you tonight.

Yeah, see you tonight.

Hey.

Hi there.

How did she do?

She was great.

Really.

I mean, you don't have to worry.

She's going to settle in just fine,

and I'll be sure to keep an eye out for her.

Thank you so much.

I appreciate it.

You're welcome.

Mr. Thomson!

Penny Miller.

My classroom's right across the hall

from your daughter's.

I'm the festival committee organizer.

Ah, yes, of course, Mrs. Miller.

Nice to officially meet you.

It's actually Ms. Miller,

but feel free to call me penny.

And I'm so disappointed

that Lily won't be joining my terrific twos.

Oh, well, I'm sure she would have done great

in either of your classes.

But, you know, I've really got to run.

I'm sorry, ladies, but thank you.

I'll see you at the festival?

Great.

You can count on it.

It's so good to be back home.

You know, moving to Florida was all your dad's idea.

I don't even play golf.

Well, maybe...

You should think about moving home.

You know, sell the condo in Florida,

and get a place of your own,

or move in with me?

I've been thinking about that.

Close your eyes.

What is it?

Just close them.

Keep them closed.

All right.

Okay.

Three, two, one,

open.

What do you think?

I'm pretty sure

none of the other houses on the block

have as many lights.

I'm pretty sure of that.

Oh, that reminds me.

I found your old achievement book

when I was packing your father's things.

Oh, no...

It must have found its way down to Florida with us.

Have a look.

Hey!

Adam, stuff that stocking,

go, go, go!

Good job.

I thought I saw the two Reynolds ladies...

Alison!

How are you?

Excellent, now that Roy has the kids,

and trust me,

after three hot chocolates and two snow cones,

he'll have his hands full.

Good evening, everyone,

and welcome to Greenville's

annual Christmas festival!

Now, as this year's emcee,

I would just like to say how honored I am

to be the host of this town's biggest fundraising event,

and I'm sure that our donation meter

will not only hit its Mark this year,

but it will overflow with your generosity.

Now, to make this festival even more special this year,

we have added a new event,

brought to you by yours truly.

Curtain!

The teacher Christmas cookie bake-off!