Miracle in Bethlehem, PA

Hello Mary Ann, it's Gabriella.

I just wanted to let you know

that your approval has gone through.

Hi, Gabriella. Just checking in. Any updates?

It's been a few months since I've heard from you.

I'm so sorry.

They went with a couple in Delaware.

I know it's disappointing.

Just checking back in.

Um... I know I need to be patient.

She went with a couple in Baltimore.

Hi, Gabriella. It's been over nine months.

I'm so sorry.

Ready when you are.

So here is the settlement cheque for your wrongful termination

and your fully executed settlement agreement.

Congratulations, Ms. Sodhi.

Thank you so much, Mary Ann.

You have no idea what this means for us,

especially near Christmas.

Please, it was my pleasure.

Here, I'll show you out.

There you go.

Oh, um... it doesn't look like you took out your fees.

What do I owe you?

No, no. It's pro-bono.

I... I couldn't.

You can. And you should.

Buy Arjun something extra special for Christmas. Right?

- Are you sure? - I'm sure.

Thank you.

You two have a great Christmas.

Whoa.

Nice spread.

Thank you.

This coffee's for you, by the way.

Thanks.

So, uh... did you catch the news today?

Yeah, you mean the news that my ex-husband

is engaged to someone half my age?

I hadn't noticed.

Good thing there's rum balls.

Well honestly, I'm just...

I'm so much more at peace with the whole thing now.

Yeah. Maybe she's 21.

I'm sure she's very fertile,

which is exactly what Bruce wanted, but...

I always wanted a baby. You know that.

Right?

But every month it didn't happen with Bruce was just a heartache.

I don't need a husband to become a mom.

I've gotten as far as I am on my own.

Why not this too?

Yes. So, any news on the adoption front?

No. It could happen any day.

Could be in a year.

Takes a little longer for single women.

Well, your maternity leave is ready and waiting for you.

Of course, feel free to work remotely

for as long as you wish.

I know how long you've wanted this.

Thank you, Naomi.

I'm here if you need a friend.

Ooh, speaking of friends...

I wanted to invite you over to my place for Christmas.

- We're having carols. - White elephant.

You know, I already have a date with food delivery

and a Christmas movie.

But... I do appreciate that you invite me every year,

even though every year I say no.

Mary Ann, why do you think it is you and I

are the top female lawyers in the city?

Because we never give up.

I thought you were going to say because we're very powerful,

independent women who don't rely on anyone to do our dirty work.

- Yeah, you would. - See you mañana.

See ya.

Gabriella speaking.

Gabriella. Uh... hi. Sorry. It's Mary Ann Brubeck.

Yes, again.

Yes, again.

Um... I just thought I'd call, you know,

because we're coming up on a year since my approval,

and I just...

Yes, as I said this process is extensive.

Of course.

Yeah. I, uh... I know it takes time.

Yes, you just need to be patient.

Absolutely.

And, um...

I have faith that it'll happen when it's meant to.

Hopefully it will.

I just... I just wanted to let you know

that I am so ready whenever that moment might be.

I'll talk to you in the new year.

God... please grant me patience

and peace and trust as I await your divine timing.

- Yes! - Come on!

Get up. Get out of the house.

Joe, let's go get something to eat. Come on.

Sorry. I'm kind of in the middle of something here.

Is this seriously where you see yourself in 20 years?

On the couch with your juice boxes,

your video games, and your dog.

I mean, if by some miracle Donkey lives that long,

yeah, that would be great.

But no, no, no, no, no. Of course not.

You know, I want... more.

Like, what do you want?

Well I'm on level 4.

I'd love to get to level 5 here, if that's okay.

I'm kidding. I'm kidding, I...

I want more.

I don't know. More.

- That's exactly it, though. - You don't know.

Who names their dog Donkey anyways?

Pretty stupid name.

Hey, come on.

He's right here. I thought it was creative. Right?

Who's the creative, Donkey, huh?

- You know what? - You're a really nice guy.

Thank you.

Just... where's your drive?

Where's your passion? Where's your reason?

When I saw you playing with your band up on stage,

man, you were full of life. You were electric.

It was like the whole world was yours.

You made an impression on me and I hadn't even met you yet.

Man, you were a rock star. But you're not that guy.

I'm sorry if you thought you were getting that guy

but that was a lifetime ago.

You know, I left the band five years ago, Brooke.

Yeah. You still have an entire room

dedicated to a single guitar.

The only clean room in the house, I might add.

I haven't heard you play once.

Look, I'm not rock star Joe. Alright?

That ship has sailed.

Yeah. Thanks for the note, Captain.

You know, I'm jumping ship.

- Oh, ho, ho, man. - Did you guys hear that?

Hey, it's me.

Oh... okay.

Hey!

Hi. Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

Did you forget that you were, uh,

watching your nephew tonight?

Uh... no, of course not.

Sure.

- Of course not, buddy. - How are you?

Clearly.

Is Brooke... Brooke around?

No. We broke up.

Oh... I'm sorry. You okay?

- Yeah. You know what? - Actually, I'm fine.

I'm feeling really good.

Okay. What was that, um, two months?

Six weeks. New record.

She was never really my favorite anyway.

- I know, I could tell. - Okay. Sorry.

You know what?

I actually can't comprehend how you and Bob met

at middle school church camp

and you still love spending time together.

Incredible.

We do.

I think sometimes God just puts your perfect person

in front of you early.

In braces and pimples and all that. Yeah.

But it also takes a lot of work,

and you avoid work like the plague, so...

- Hey, that's not true. - I love work.

I just never met the right woman.

- You're right. - You're right, I'm sorry.

You know, I saw you work really hard for your band.

Maybe you just need some... inspiration.

Yeah, I just need some inspiration.

Yeah. Okay. Well, I love you.

Okay. Love you.

Thank you again and I will see you around 9:00.

And I would prefer if you didn't eat pizza.

Okay.

Okay, good. Okay.

You know what prefer means, right?

Mm hmm.

It means we can get pizza, which is awesome!

Hi, Mom. Uh... um... I can't really talk right now.

My sink is leaking.

Oh. Have you called a plumber?

- I don't need a plumber. Okay? - I can handle it.

Uh-huh, I bet.

So, have you thought any more about my offer

to drive up for Christmas?

You know, we've got just four days left.

Uh... well... no, it's fine.

I told you, we talked about this...

Well, you know, we can keep things quiet.

I can stay in the guest room.