Just in Time for Christmas

We've talked a lot this semester about the infinite potential

that each of us carry within ourselves,

with theories from sartre, to Rogers, to maslow.

But now, with Christmas rapidly approaching,

I regret to say that

we've reached the end of our class.

I know.

But as we leave the class behind,

I hope that each of you can take a moment and ask yourselves...

What can you take away from it all?

It's tough to get enlightened.

So true, Ryan.

And how do we get there?

How do we become people

who always strive to be better?

How can any of us live

a truly inspired life?

For each of us, the answer is maybe different.

But what's important is asking the questions.

"What matters to me?

"What fulfills me?

"What gives my life meaning?

"What is it that I really want?"

Pretty simple, straightforward questions, right?

Don't be fooled.

The answers don't always come easily.

And if we're really honest with ourselves,

they might not always be what we expect.

Okay, here we go, miss.

My personal favorite. Enjoy. Thank you. Looks delicious.

Oh, oops! Almost forgot. Mmm.

Aww!

He never kisses me like that. Me, neither.

No comment.

Andi, Kathy, don't be jealous.

Dorothy and I, we just have a special connection.

Hey, Lindsay. Hey, Becca.

I hear he's been kissing the customers behind my back.

You're supposed to be looking out for me.

Sorry. He's the boss.

Hey, what? I thought us girls were supposed to look out for each together.

I inspire loyalty in my staff.

Oh, hey, uh... New desserts are ready.

I'm still tweaking the recipes, so,

curious to know what you think.

They look amazing. Have you tried them?

Well, they're pastries, so I just love them all.

That's why I need my official taste tester.

Well, it's a hardship, but I'll do it for you.

Whoa! These are really good.

Yeah? Yeah.

I mean, maybe, like, a touch more cinnamon.

Yeah. Yeah, I know, i was... yeah.

That's what it is. Yeah. Right? Yeah.

Okay.

All right, I'm out of here.

Hey, before you go, um...

I was kind of hoping

I could take you out to dinner tonight.

I was thinking maybe ginos?

Ginos? What's the occasion?

No occasion. Just, you know, we're young, we're in love.

What more reason do we need?

Oh, you know, I'm supposed to help my mom

with the senior holiday food drive,

so can we rain check?

Uh... No!

Well... So, wait,

you're saying that you are choosing canned goods over ginos?

How about if i bribed your mother with an extra box of pastries?

Okay? Extra coffee?

Do you think that maybe she'd let you off the hook?

Okay, if you're gonna go to those lengths...

You want to come pick me up?

Why don't we meet there? Say, like, 8:00?

I've just got a bunch of stuff to do here.

Yeah. Of course. Sounds good, I'll see you there. Bye.

Love you. Bye.

Love you, too.

Yeah, nailed it.

Smooth. Yeah.

What?

Mrs. Jamison.

Let me help you.

Oh, I'm fine. I don't need your help.

No, I know, I know, but, really, it's no problem.

I said, I'm fine. Okay.

I'm not an invalid, you know.

No, I know that.

Leave those there.

I'll get them in a minute.

You're welcome.

I'm home.

Mom. Grandpa.

- Hey. - Hi, honey.

Hey. How's it going?

Don't look! Don't look!

Do not come into this room! I'm wrapping presents.

Don't look!

I'm not looking! I'm wrapping presents!

I'm not looking. Don't worry, but...

Do not come into this room!

I'm not looking, but if I was, and...

And, clearly, I'm not.

I would say that that dress that you're trying so hard to hide,

the one that looks incredibly similar to the one from my wish list,

it's perfect.

It's so perfect, in fact, I, kind of, sort of, really,

truly, wanna have it right now.

Hi, mom. There you are.

We were about to send out a search party.

Sorry, I stopped in to see Jason,

and then I just bumped into Mrs. Jamison.

Try to cut her some slack. She's lonely.

Don't worry, she's not going to get me down.

This is my favorite time of year.

Oh, mom, here.

Jason sent these, and these, for the delivery tonight.

How sweet of him.

Speaking of Jason, is it okay if I pass on coming with you tonight?

He asked me on a date.

At ginos. Yeah, that's fine.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, grandpa. Thank you. Oh!

I love it.

So I'm a sucker.

This girl sure has you wrapped around her little finger, daddy.

Well, I wonder who she takes after.

Thank you.

Well, that is some dress.

I know.

I feel kind of guilty. It's expensive.

Well, you can always return it.

Yeah, I don't feel that guilty.

So, another semester down.

Your father would be so proud to see you living your dream.

Yeah, if only my dream were to live at home forever

and make just enough to get by.

I love having you here.

It'd be quiet without you.

Well, that's why you need to sign on

to that singles website that we signed you up for.

Oh! No. That is not romantic.

Come on, how else are you going to meet a guy?

It's time.

So, ginos, huh?

What's the special occasion?

Apparently, we don't need one,

because "we're young, and we're in love,"

and that's all the reason we need.

Huh.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

It's just ginos.

The most expensive place in this town?

No...

You don't think?

No, no, no, no. No, no.

No, no, he said there's no occasion.

I'm just going to take him at his word.

Well, all right, then.

You okay?

Yeah. I think i just stood up too fast.

I am gonna finish up here.

Why don't you go get yourself dolled up?

Going home, girls.

Wait, grandpa. What do you think?

You look stunning, my dear.

Simply stunning.

Thank you. You have great taste.

Uh...

Hey, what are you doing going out without your coat on?

You're going to catch pneumonia.

I think I can survive crossing the street.

You have a great night. Thank you.

- Huh. - Wait, Lindsay.

Hang on a sec.

Bye, dad. Bye, Shannon.

Here's your purse, your coat... Thank you.

And a message came for you.

"Stephanie Jackman"? Who's that?

I don't know. She just said it was important. She asked you to call back.

Hmm...

Hello. You've reached Dean Jackman's office at Yale university.

Please leave a detailed message.

Yeah, hello.

Hi, Dean Jackman at Yale university. This is Lindsay Rogers.

I'm returning your call. I'm sorry to be calling so late.

I just wanted to let you know that

I will be available throughout the holidays

if you want to reach me at all.

Hello.

Hi, Dean Jackman. Yeah, hi. Um...

I didn't realize you were still there.

I was just leaving but I'm glad you called.

I was forwarded your thesis by our university press.

Right. My gosh, I'm very eager to get it published.

We all think it is an impressive work.

And if it's still available, on behalf of the university press,

I would like to extend an offer to have it published.