Isabel's Garden

Are you ready?

Yes.

It's gonna be great.

Let's go!

Okay.

This thing is never working.

There we go.

In her room.

And we need to talk about that phone that you got her

because she's becoming a little demon.

I'm sure it's not that bad.

I'm so sorry!

How rude of us.

You do not speak Spanish, right, Maya?

No.

She's learning.

She should.

Papa!

No, no, no.

Honey, you did not even brush your hair?

Mom!

Hi, Maya.

Hi, Isabel.

Merry Christmas.

Same to you.

- Did you bring the ball? - Mm-hm, of course.

I'll go put my shoes on.

- Honey, you cannot wear that dress playing basketball.

- Make up your mind! - Hey!

Be nice.

- How many more years before she graduates?

Don't worry.

I'll talk to her.

- Okay, so dinner's gonna be ready in 20 minutes,

so, make it quick.

What's for dinner?

Really?

I make the same dinner every Christmas

for the past 16 years, and he always asks,

"What's for dinner?"

Wait until you try her sweet potatoes.

- Oh, and I have to make a separate batch for him

because he does not like

marshmallows. - Marshmallows, yes.

Yes, I know.

You know, I'm gonna go play ball.

You two gonna be okay?

Yes.

Of course.

Why wouldn't we be okay?

Go on.

Our daughter's waiting.

All right.

Would you'd like some wine?

That would be great.

Yay!

It smells incredible in here.

Can I help you with anything?

I'm not much of a cook, but...

Yeah.

Diego mentioned that.

Oh, not as a slam or anything.

We all have our own unique talents.

No!

Our first Christmas together.

To Christmas.

So, are you, uh, still dating that guy?

Actually, I have something you can do.

Would you mind just mixing those potatoes up for me?

It's a simple job.

It's hard to screw it up.

Sure.

- I'm gonna go tell them to come inside.

Okay.

Yay.

- I was really looking forward to this.

Me too.

But if I don't do this...

I know.

- Mom! - Thank you.

I know.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Go get 'em!

Hey, Wyatt.

Hey, Maya.

Are we good?

Good to go.

Live in five.

In three, two, one.

Thank you, Preston.

'Tis the season to be burglarized.

Tonight, at around 7:30 p.m...

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to wake you.

I was waiting for you.

Aw.

So, how was dinner?

It was good.

You were missed.

I really wish you could've stayed.

- Please don't give me a hard time about this.

You know how long I've been fighting for that anchor spot.

Anything I can do

to get on good. - I know, I know.

I just wanted it to be our first Christmas together.

I know, I know.

You want us to spend time together

and be this picture-perfect blended family.

I do.

And I also want you to spend some time with Isa.

She really looks up to you.

Of course.

She's here, by the way.

I know.

Thanks for the head's up.

She's awake, by the way.

On her phone.

No.

I'm just saying.

You shouldn't have given it to her.

- Oh, I have to take her dress shopping for New Year's.

I have a faculty meeting now.

I can't, so, would you take her?

Seriously?

Mm-hm.

I'd love to.

But wait, shouldn't we be asking her mom?

I'm asking you.

Is that allowed?

Stop.

Christina just gives me hives.

Christina's trying.

Just give her time.

How long does she need?

As long as it takes.

Okay.

Morning.

What do we got?

- We have a feel-good story about a dog rescue mission

and two of the dogs are in love,

won't leave each other's side.

Okay, no.

Anyone else?

Oh!

Rebecca?

- The mayor's meeting with the governor today

over homeless shelter reform.

I like that.

See how that's less stupid?

Good.

Here's what I like about it.

- I would love to keep going with these serial burglaries.

Forget Christmas.

New Year's Eve sees a 22% uptick in burglaries

than on an average given day.

Okay.

Anything else?

Great.

Get out there, keep digging.

Maya, I can't help notice you're still here.

Yeah.

Sorry, Bill.

Do you mind if I talk to you for a few minutes?

Okay.

As you know,

I've been here at the station for a long time.

And there have been a few times where

I've been considered for anchor.

With Preston now retiring soon...

Yeah, Maya, we talked about this.

You're being considered.

And I'm so thankful.

I guess what I'm trying to figure out is

just how much I'm being considered?

Um... yeah, your work is strong.

Your work ethic is stronger.

So, you're saying...

What am I saying?

Uh... I'm saying it looks good.

Relax.

Just keep doing what you're doing cause we notice.

Great!

Now go.

Yes!

Yes.