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Check out how your brother signs his card to my parents
and keep in mind, he's known them for 12 years.
"Season's greetings, Raymond Barone."
- Yeah, Mr. Warmth, huh? - Yeah.
Hey, you know what may help you?
Put a little happy face in the "O".
- Hmm. Yeah. - Yeah.
People love that.
Oh, I'm really gonna miss having Christmas with them.
Oh, yeah. The alternating years, huh?
Yeah, that's a treaty that you and Ray worked out, right?
Well, I was drunk on eggnog.
So what are you and Ray gonna get mom and dad
for Christmas this year?
I don't know. Every year it's so horrible.
Poor Ray, always wrong.
He's over there right now, fishing for hints.
Yeah, hints. Ha, he'll never learn.
Mom doesn't give it up so easy.
She always gives the same prepared statement every year.
[imitating Marie] "Oh, I don't need anything, dears.
I just want two nice boys."
You two ever try that?
Nice? Ah, it's too much trouble.
We used to just go in on some Jean Nate after bath splash.
Alright, I think I picked up on something.
Oh. What do you want?
Nothing.
Over there sniffing out hints, Ray?
- What are you getting 'em? - You go first.
No, no, you go first.
I said "you go first" first.
So? You go first.
Why don't you both go at the same time?
- Alright. - Alright.
One, two, three.
Hammock. You-you..
You didn't say anything.
- Hammock? - That's right.
- It's a perfect gift. - Yeah?
You really see mom fighting her way out of a hammock?
Shut up. She'll love it.
It's like an outdoor couch.
When dad lies around, she doesn't have to look at him.
We should get a hammock.
- Hammock? - Yeah, that's right.
So let's hear your idea.
Alright. Are you ready for this?
'Cause it blows your hammock to Oyster Bay.
Family portrait photo.
Who wants that?
I think ma does, okay?
I think I was reading the signals loud and clear.
Yeah, and what were the signals, Ray?
She said, "Raymond, I would really love
"a family portrait photo.
Instead of something useless, like a hammock."
- She did not say that. - She will.
Um..
You know, Ray, about this photo idea?
- Yeah. - It's really stupid.
Why? It's perfect. It's what she wants.
Well, don't you think?
Look, we're gonna have to spend, like
this whole awful afternoon with them
and then after we're done, we have this permanent reminder
of the whole awful afternoon with them.
- You lose. - Yeah, you wish.
How about backing me up here a little?
We're already spending all of Christmas with them.
Come on, it's a family photo. It'll be nice.
Oh, alright.
Hmm, thank you, honey.
Nyah.
It's good we're getting it done, you know
'cause every year, you get older-looking, right?
When I say "you.."
...I, I mean me.
I mean, me plus $20.
Here are your Christmas cookies.
I have to tell you.. Not yet.
Will someone acknowledge the receipt of these cookies
so I can have one?
- Oh, Marie, those look-- - Good enough.
Hey, mom and dad, I think I know
what I'm gonna get you for Christmas.
Better not be a pet.
I hate people who give pets.
Yeah, Yeah, we know, dad.
Giving a pet means "You're old
I find you boring, talk to a bird."
We're thinking of getting you a family photo.
Oh, Raymond, how did you know?
You told him.
And, you know, mom, my gift, unlike Raymond's
is a total surprise.
And...is better.
Yeah, anyway, mom, mom
we're gonna set it up, you know, next week.
This way you'll have it for Christmas time.
I'm gonna have Debra set it up.
Oh, Raymond, you're going to so much trouble.
Oh, yes, he is.
Um, you know, um, Marie
while we're talking about Christmas
I had this idea.
Now, I know this year is your turn
but I was thinking of starting a new tradition.
What if we spend Christmas Eve at my parents'
and Christmas Day at your house?
That way, nobody misses Christmas together.
[chuckles]
That's lovely.
But you'd have to leave Connecticut
in the middle of the night to get back for Christmas morning.
Oh, no, well, we would just stay overnight there
and we'd get to your house about 10:00.
[gasps]
But...but..
...how about the children coming downstairs in the morning
and opening their presents, and their little faces
how could you take that away from me?
Well, they'll still have faces at 10:00. I mean..
[laughs] "Still have faces at 10:00."
[laughing]
[mouthing]
Come on, 10:00's fine, Marie.
Who needs that crack-of-dawn crap?
Grandpa'll give you a better show at 10:00.
I have to say, Debra, you're killing Christmas.
Marie, I, you know, it's really not that big of a deal.
Right, Ray?
Don't you think it's a good idea, Ray?
Just like I thought the family photo
was a good idea.
I loved that idea, didn't I, Ray?
You know, it just sounds like a lot of driving.
Dad, could I borrow $20?
I think you made a wonderful gift choice.
You have a lovely family.
You haven't met everybody yet.
Don't worry. I can handle anything.
I used to be a crime scene photographer.
Well, they won't be as quiet as your other clients.
- Alright, we're here. - Hi.
Where were you? What happened? You were right behind us.
Your father parked a mile away.
There's meters right out front.
That's right.
Meters, money, your father.
Mouth, noise, your mother.
Frank, there's a mirror over there.
Why don't you go comb your..
Oh, that's right.
Professional photography
one of the all-time great rackets.
Alright, dad, please.
Grab a camera, find some chumps
make 'em smile and say, "Rip-off."
What are you doing?
You're taking the picture dressed like that?
Ray, I had to come straight from work, okay?
You did this on purpose.
- What? - Wearing that.
You're trying to screw up my gift, right?
Hammock?
Calm down. I brought clothes.
Yeah, well, put 'em on, and..
...just watch yourself.
Hi, Robbie. You're gonna change, aren't you, honey?
Y-yes, ma.
Listen, ma, I still don't understand
why Amy couldn't be in the picture.
Well, because it's a Barone family picture.
- Is she a Barone? - Not yet, ma.
Well, when you make her a Barone
she'll be in the picture.
Stop pressuring me!
You're not changing? Mom, tell him to change.
Okay, okay, I'm going..
...Mr. Portraiture.
Yeah. That's funny.
Come on, now, now, now, boys, boys
part of my present, as lovely as this is, Raymond
part of my present is that we have
a family picture that's happy.
And part of a family picture that's happy is what?
- I wouldn't know. - It's him.. He's--
Come on, what part of a family picture that's happy is what?
- Two nice boys. - Two nice boys.
Oh.
That's nice, dears.
See, now, that's a Merry Christmas.
- Hi, all! - Oh, mom and dad!
Feliz Navidad!
What did you do?
[laughing]
[instrumental music]
Hello, everyone.
Oh, I'm so glad you're here. I was getting worried.
The bloody parkway was completely jammed.
I mean jammed!
Hello, Robert.
Hello.
Oh, Marie, isn't this exciting?
A picture of all of us.
Do you know, we don't have any photos of us together?
I wonder why that is.
Raymond, could I see you for a minute, please?
Ow, ow. Nails, nails, nails!
Raymond, you know that I care
for Debra's parents a great deal.
Everybody knows that.
Don't be fresh.
Why are Warren and Lois here?
I don't know, I'm just as surprised as you are, mom.
I'm not surprised, Raymond.
I'm disappointed.
Alright. No, don't, don't get disappointed.
Isn't this my present?
You finally got me a decent present--
I-it's still decent, mom. I'm.. Look..
Alright, just help Robert tuck his shirt in or something.
Hola, Ramon.
Yo estoy listo para la fotografia.
[laughs]
Okay.
That's, "Hello, Raymond.
I am ready for the photograph."
I'm practicing my Spanish 'cause Lois and I are
on our way to Buenos Aires.
Oh, yeah?
What-what time's the flight?
Well, it won't be for a couple of weeks now.
Despues del ano nuevo.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's great, that's great.
And I brought another pashmina
in case you want to wear one too.
Oh, that could be so cute! Matching pashminas.
[both giggle]
I-I'll be right back.
Oh, this is such fun, Raymond.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
What's with your parents?
- What are you talking about? - M-my mom's all upset.
She didn't know your parents were gonna be in the picture.
Well, of course they're gonna be in the picture.
You told them to come?
Well, yes, Ray.
I mean, you said "family photo"
so...family photo.
B-but you didn't even tell me.
Well, I assumed you knew
that my parents were part of the family.
Okay, yes, I knew
but-but you had to know that my mom
would go all "Dog Day Afternoon" on us
if-if-if your parents are in her picture.
Well...uh..
Ohh..
Oh-h-h-h!
What? What? What's the matter?
You did know she would hate this.
You did know.
Sabotage.
What are you talking about?
Why-why are your parents here?
Because they're part of the family, Ray.
And since I won't be seeing them at Christmas--
Ohh..
Okay.
Little Debbie's revenge.
You-you're trying to get back at me
because I didn't "support" you
with your little stupid Christmas Day thing.
It is not stupid for me to wanna be
with my family at Christmas instead of yours.
Instead of mine. You said instead of mine.
That means you don't even wanna be with mine at all.
- I am with them every day! - Well, so am I!
[clapping]
Okay, everybody, we're almost ready for the grown-ups.
Hey, snaps.
- Officer Barone! - Hey.
Hey, I haven't seen you since I left the force.
Yeah, well, I made sergeant.
So you're taking pictures of the living now, huh?
Ah. Yeah, mostly.
What was our last job together? What was it, The, the Bronx?
That's right. Yeah. Decapitation.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
[both laugh]
Alright.
Can we just take the picture?
Look, you better go tell your parents
that this is not cool.
I certainly will not.
Why don't you tell your mother she better accept the fact
that she does not get to decide
who is in and out of this family.
Just talk to your mother.
You talk to your mother.
- Hey, how much longer? - I don't know.
A couple minutes. Look, I gotta do something.
I can't take that Warren anymore.
- Senor Windbag. - Alright.
He keeps, he keeps telling me about his latest collection.
Vintage walking sticks.
What do you want from me?
Talk about a waste of money.
He doesn't even limp.
Just go be nice to him.
He's even got one that holds booze in it.
Surprise!
Hey, ma. How you doing?
Did you talk to Debra?
Yes, I did. We had a great talk.
Now, here's the thing--
- Raymond-- - No.
Just listen, mom.
It's, it's Christmas.
and, you know, you-you love Christmas.
Remember-remember that Christmas movie
"A Christmas Carol?"
Huh? Remember the little crippled boy
and he said, he said
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."
So-so he wants us..
...all..
...to have a good..
Okay, how about this?
We put her parents at the edge of the picture
and later you can cut 'em out.
It's alright, Raymond.
I'm not feeling very well.
Why don't you all take the picture without me?
Mom! I did this for you, mom.
I did it for you.
I thought so too.
Alright, just wait here. Wait here.
Uh, excuse me, Ray, can I ask you something?
Uh, Amy can't be in the picture
but there's plenty of room for hoity and toity?
What? I don't care..
I don't care if Amy's in it or not. Talk to mom.
Well, you see, I would, but she's pretty upset.
Nice gift.
Okay, everybody. Whenever you're ready.
Yeah, okay. Sure, sure.
Alright. Listen.
She's crying.
She is not.
She's got the dry cries.
Ray, as soon as I get the adults in
then I can bring in the kids.
Right. No problem.
- Are you gonna help me? - No!
You know, this is so typical of your mother.
It's either her way or no way.
This picture, where we spend the holidays
how I raise my children.
Well, guess what? Not this time.
Oh...come on.
You're killin' me here!
This is the-the-the first gift I'm getting her
that even has a chance of working.
Remember the toaster? Huh?
The-the aquarium?
The-the fruit of the freakin' month club?
Don't you see?
I-I thought she would like this because..
...she told me she would.
Come on, hey, look, just take the picture
and-and then I'll do whatever you want.
Alright, we'll take the picture.
Thank you.
As long as my parents can be in it too.
[whimpers]
[grunts]
Fine, okay. Fine.
They're in. They're in.
Thank you for understanding.
Now, if we could just please get over there.
Please, come on. Come on.
Did I tell you how beautiful you look? Hmm?
You look beautiful. You're like a nice little peach.
Okay. Dad! We're ready.
Enough with the cookies. Enough. Come on.
Had enough cookies, and just straighten the tie.
Hey, it's too tight! You're poppin' my head off.
[laughs] Oh! Yeah, we wouldn't wanna do that.
Okay.
Warren, vaya con dios.
Actually, Raymond, that means, "Go with God."
[chuckles] Yeah, well, that's good.
I learned something new today, okay.
Right over there, vaya con Franco.
- Oh, no. - Yeah, here you go.
Okay? Okay.
Come on, Robert! You ready?
- Yeah. - What are you doing?
You said you were gonna change.
I decided not to.
Look, i-it's not my fault that Amy's not in the picture.
I'll tell you what.
Debra's not allowed in your hammock.
You're not either.
Fine. Alright, look, leave your uniform on.
Just get over there.
- Get over there what? - Get over there now.
Get over there..
Please?
There you go, Raymond.
You'll find that a little kindness goes a long way.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Alright, that's almost everybody.
Alright, ma, looks like it's all gonna work out.
It doesn't look that way, Raymond.
No. No, no, it is.
It is. Oh, you smell nice.
What is that? Is that a new perfume?
No, it's what I always wear.
It's my Jean Nate.
Oh.
Oh, I've always, I've always loved that.
And I gotta, I gotta say something.
You know, I've never told you this
but you know what one of my favorite things about you is?
What are you doing?
You know, ma, if.. please, I'm-I'm..
I'm just trying to compliment you, that's all.
I just..
I just love the way you're just so open-minded a-and considerate
especially when someone's trying to do something for you.
Raymond, you are putting me into a very awkward situation.
No, I'm not, I'm putting you into your Christmas picture
which you're gonna love.
Hey, everybody, look. It's mom.
If you could just please, just try to smile.
I will, Raymond.
But this is not the present I wanted.
Raymond, I just noticed
that this background is blue.
Do I have time to change into my gray pashmina?
Get back in your place!
We're takin' this damn picture!
Don't you see what I'm dealing with here?
- Are you blind? - Uh, Raymond--
[yells] No habla talky-talky. Okay?
I've had it with-with-with trying to make everybody happy.
I was trying to do something nice!
I'm-I'm sick of everybody coming up to me
"Oh, talk to Debra." "Talk to your mother."
"Why can't my girlfriend be in the picture?"
"Oh, I don't wanna spend Christmas with them."
"Oh, fix it, Raymond, talk." I'm done talking.
Don't talk to me anymore, you hear me?
If you wanna talk, talk to yourselves
'cause I'm out!
Maybe I'll just wear the blue.
- Okay, here we go. - I don't think, we better--
We're taking the picture. We're taking the picture.
[Steven] Listen, if you need five minutes, I can--
No, no, take the picture. Take the picture.
Oh, alright. Look over here.
Give me a big smile and say, "Merry--"
[Ray] 'Take the damn picture.'
Alrighty. One, two..
[camera shutter clicks]
["We Wish You A Merry Christmas" instrumental]
Now we're warming up. These are living people. Alright.
'One more. Here we go.'
Alright, come on. Smile, everybody.
We don't want Raymond to throw another hissy fit.
[chuckling]
[Steven] Yeah, that's right.
Alright. One for the mantel, now.
[imitating Ray] Nobody talk to me anymore!
[all laughing]
[shutter clicks]
Very good! Very good.
One, two..
Robert got you a hammock.
[shutter clicks]
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