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["Santa's Great Plan" by Gerard Franklin playing.]
Aphmau: Aaron! Don't worry, it's fine!
Aaron: How could I not worry? This is my dad we're talking about. Honestly, when I saw Melissa and Mom, I kinda figured he wasn't gonna show up, but then he did!
Aphmau: Which is great!
Aaron: (chuckles) Yeah, it's great! (angrily) If I had time to prepare!
Aphmau: Huh?
Aaron: My dad... Ugh, I haven't seen or talked to him in such a long time. I don't know what to prepare you for.
Aphmau: Hey... Aaron? However your dad is, I'm sure he's fine. Besides! It's the holidays! Holiday magic is sure to make him at least... somewhat pleasant.
Aaron: Heh, it's sweet of you to think that way, but--
Aphmau: Ah-bu-bu! Holiday magic. Now... let's get back downstairs before my mom and your mom kill each other!
Aaron: But--
Aphmau: Holiday magic, Aaron! (softly) Holiday magic!!!
Aaron: Heh... All right.
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["That Jolly Time of the Year" by Home for the Holidays playing.]
Sylvanna: (clears throat loudly) So... it's wonderful that you came, Mr. Lycan.
Derek: Please. Call me Derek.
Sylvanna: Oh, I'm afraid I don't know you that well to feel comfortable with that. (laughs nervously)
Rachel: Figures. Can't take a simple kindness, I see.
Sylvanna: What did you just say?
Melissa: So, Dad! I'm actually really shocked you managed to make it! How did Aphmau get in contact with you?
Derek: She sent me a handwritten letter.
Sylvanna & Rachel: (in unison) A letter?
Melissa: (chuckles) That's kind of old-fashioned, isn't it?
Derek: Well, yes, but...
[Flashback.]
Derek: A letter for me? Hm, it must be a business associate. What is this--? (stammers) There's glitter everywhere! Who does that?! Huh?
Aphmau: (voiceover) "Dear Mr. Aaron's Dad. My name is Aphmau. I'm sure you've heard of me being with Aaron. Well, I wanted to invite you to spend the day or two during the holidays at our place! I've already invited Melissa who's bringing your wife, and it would mean the world to Aaron and myself if you could make it. Yes or no, I hope you consider it. -Aphmau. P.S. I added glitter to the note because... Holiday magic!!!"
[End of Flashback.]
Derek: Maybe it was the glitter... which I was kind of mad about for awhile, but I was moved by the simplicity of the letter and I realized I wanted to give Aaron a bit more of my time, at least for a day or two.
Melissa: Well, I'm happy, Dad. I'm sure Aaron is too.
Sylvanna: And you're all sure this isn't some kind of ploy to take Aaron away from my Aphmau?
Rachel: Hmph! Of course you would think of that.
Sylvanna: I have every right!
Aphmau: Okay! Sounds like we need a bit of holiday magic here!
Rachel: Is she being... serious?
Aaron: (annoyed) Mom...!
Rachel: I'm just saying.
Aphmau: I have the perfect thing to bring holiday cheer. Christmas sweaters! Mom, Melissa, you're gonna have to wait until I finish making the other ones.
Derek: Uh, thanks, but...
Rachel: We're good the way we're dressed. Thanks.
Aaron: (through gritted teeth) Mom... Dad...
Aphmau: (awkwardly) Oh, um, that's okay! I know it might be a little forward, but hey! If the holiday feeling gets ya, then you can put it on whenever!
Derek: Heh... We'll consider it.
Aphmau: Perfect! Now, we need to go and pick out a Christmas tree.
Rachel: Oh! I got this.
[Phone dialing.]
Rachel: Hello? Yes, Stuart? Can I have you pick out a Christmas tree to be delivered to Aaron's address?
[Incoherent speech on the other end of the line.]
Rachel: What size? Oh, let me ask. What size tree are you thinking? ...Hey!
Melissa: Nuh-uh, not this time! We are going to do things the old-fashioned way, by ourselves.
Aphmau: Eeyup! Melissa and I talked about your past and we're going to do everything together.
Rachel & Derek: (in unison) Huh?
Aphmau: Hehe! I know the perfect place where we can pick a great tree. Trust me! Holiday magic!
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["A Sleigh Ride for Two" by Howard Harper-Barnes playing.]
Katelyn: Hmm...
Eric: What's wrong, sugar pea?
Katelyn: Well... (sighs) I was thinkin' of going to get a Christmas tree with Kawaii~Chan, but she's been hangin' out with Damien lately. But if we don't get it soon, we won't have it up for long.
Eric: Hmm, well, if you're that concerned about it... why don't you go out with your old man and we'll pick one out?
Katelyn: (hesitantly) Are you sure? I mean...
Eric: Think about it this way. You and I don't have to decorate it, but we can at least set it up. That way, you can spend time with your friend and your old man at the same time! Besides, I only got a small time to spend with ya until I gotta get on the road to see your brothers.
Katelyn: You know what? That sounds great.
Eric: Heh-heh, perfect! Come on! I know this great place!
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Kawaii~Chan: (sneezes)
Damien: Bless you.
Kawaii~Chan: Ugh, thank you. Whew...
Damien: Hmm... Are you sure you're not sick? You've been sneezing a lot lately.
Kawaii~Chan: Haha, Kawaii~Chan is fine. It's the holiday season, so obviously so many people are gonna be thinking of Kawaii~Chan.
Damien: (chuckles) I see.
Kawaii~Chan: All right! Kawaii~Chan has a huge list to get. I still need to get gifts to Katelyn, Laurance, Aphmau, Dante, Zane, Aaron... Wow! I have more shopping to do than I thought. There's no way I'm gonna be able to pick out a tree this year.
Damien: It's not the end of the world. Your smile's enough to make the holidays bright.
Kawaii~Chan: Aww! Thanks, Damien.
Damien: Wow, I wasn't expecting that to sound so romantic, heh. (clears throat) But it's true. Either way, I'll help you get a tree later this week if you don't have one by then.
Kawaii~Chan: Perfect! Now let's get to shopping. (gasps) Oh, no!
Damien: What?
Kawaii~Chan: I forgot to add Celeste and Eli to my list! Gah!
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[♪♪♪]
Aphmau: Here we are!
Derek: What kinda place is this?!
Rachel: I thought we were going to a professional place.
Aaron: There's no place more professional than nature.
Aphmau: Exactly, Aaron. This is a tree farm!
Rachel: It's a forest.
Aphmau: No, i-it's a tree farm! See? There's a barn... and there are trees! Tree farm!
Sylvanna: Well, I think it's great! It's a shame some other people can't see that. But those people will probably find terrible trees anyway.
Rachel: Are you talking about me?
Sylvanna: If the wreath fits...
Aphmau: Now, now, Mom. Let's--
Rachel: I'm going to find the best tree, just to shut you up!
Sylvanna: Ha! In your dreams!
Aphmau: (chuckles) Trust me, Mrs. Lycan... I've been trying to get her to be quiet for years. (giggles)
Sylvanna: Thanks, mija-- Hey!
Aphmau: (giggling)
Melissa: It doesn't matter who finds the best tree! What matters is that this is the first time our family has ever done something like this.
Derek: Oh, so this is a competition?
Aaron: No, Dad, it's not--
Derek: That sounds like someone who's afraid of losing.
Aaron: Heh, I am not afraid of losing. I just don't think this is a great time to--
Derek: ...Lose to your old man?
Melissa: Dad, Aaron... this competitiveness has to stop. You guys have been like this with each other since I could remember.
[Comical cricket chirping sound effect.]
Melissa: Besides... if anyone's going find the best tree... It's going to be me!!! Hee-hee-hee-hee!
Aaron: Oh, no, you don't!
Derek: Ha! Kids... Best to let them get a head start so they can feel special.
Aphmau: Be careful! It's very easy to get lost in the--
Rachel: (yelling) You're going down!
Sylvanna: No, you are!
Aphmau: --Woods. (sighs) Well, I was hoping to do stuff with everyone, but... At least they're excited!
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Melissa: Let's see, let's see. A tree has to be classy... with a nice touch of dazzle.
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Aaron: Hmm... which one would she like?
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Derek: (boisterously) A real man would chop down his own tree! Yah! Whoo-hoo!
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Sylvanna: Oh, it's you.
Rachel: This is my side of the forest. Go find your own!
Sylvanna: Ha! I beg your pardon, but I was here first.
Rachel: Oh, yeah? Well, this tree is the one I picked!
Sylvanna: Hey, I saw it first!
Rachel: Excuse me, but I saw it--
[Rustling and squeaking sound effects.]
Rachel: (shrieks) Squirrel!!!
Sylvanna: Too prissy you can't handle a little squirrel? I--
[Squeaking sound effect.]
Sylvanna: Oh, my Irene! (shrieks)
Ross: Cheep-cheep. Heh, heh. Yeh.
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Aphmau: Where could everyone have gone off to?
[Banging sound effect.]
Aphmau: Where is that coming from?
[Banging continues.]
Aphmau: (screams) Where did your shirt go?!
Derek: (boisterously) I'm chopping down this tree here!
Aphmau: That wasn't the question! Ugh, now I see where Aaron gets it from.
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Melissa: Huh? What was that scream?
Ross: Cheep-cheep.
Melissa: Aww, hey there, little guy... Can you help me get back to my family?
Ross: Cheep.
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Aaron: Aph, a-are you okay?! (shouts) Ah! Dad!
Derek: What? Didn't think I worked out?
Aaron: (annoyed) Put a shirt on!
Rachel: (pants) Huff, huff... (yelling) There's a giant squirrel in these woods!
Sylvanna: (pants) Huff, huff... (yelling) It's huge!
Rachel: (notices Derek) Oh, my...
Aaron: Can we please just focus on getting a tree?
Aphmau: Actually... the one your dad has is pretty great!
Derek: Really?
Aphmau: Yeah. This one will fit perfect! As long as everyone else thinks so.
Aaron: Yeah, it's pretty good.
Sylvanna: It is!
Rachel: Well... I wanted to pick it, but... I guess.
Derek: (embarrassedly) Wow, um, thanks. Not many people tell me I'm great at things outside of work.
Ross: Cheep-cheep.
Sylvanna: (shrieks)
Rachel: Giant squirrel!
Melissa: Thanks, tiny squirrel.
Ross: Cheep.
Rachel: Tiny?!
Sylvanna: Let's just get the tree and get out of here!
Aphmau: Right!
[Outro Music]
THE END