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[upbeat Christmas music playing]
* Have a very Merry Switchmas *
* Let's fill the place with the joy of Christmas *
* You can shine your light *
* And bright up the world tonight *
* A very, very Merry Switchmas *
* It's the chance *
* The world this Christmas *
* A magic gift *
* It's come as you and me *
* A little bit of a Christmas gift *
* Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey *
* Switch it up, switch it up, hey *
* Hey, switch it up, switch it up, hey *
* Have a very Merry Switchmas *
* Let's fill the place with the joy of Christmas *
* You can shine your light *
* And bright up the world tonight *
* A very, very Merry Switchmas *
* It's the chance *
* The world this Christmas *
* A magic gift, it's come as you and me *
* A little bit of a Christmas gift *
* Hey, switch it up *
* Have a Merry, Merry Switchmas *
* Hey, switch it up *
* Have a very Merry Switchmas *
* Shine your light *
* And bright up the world tonight *
* Hey, hey, hey, hey *
* Switch it up *
* Have a Merry, Merry Switchmas *
* Hey, switch it up *
* Have a Merry, Merry Switchmas *
* A magic gift, it's come as you and me *
* A little bit of a Christmas gift *
[magical instrumental music playing]
[humming in joy]
What could be better than this?
A warm fire, tasty cocoa.
Ah, this whole night is great.
Nothing can ruin this night.
HAILEY: It's my turn, leave me alone.
It's not, you took too long.
-HAILEY: It's my turn, my turn. -Kelis.
-JAXX: No, it's not. -Hey, baby.
-Hey, mama. -Come on, Hailey it's my turn.
You're not old enough to play this game.
Yes, I am. It's rated E for everyone.
-No, it's rated EEJ. -What's EEJ?
"Everyone Except Jaxx."
-It's my turn. -Give it to me.
Hey, hey, hey.
Where's my hug?
[chuckles]
Mama, thank you so much for watching them.
I can't tell you how much I can't get done
with the two of them bickering all the time.
Baby, go on, do your Christmas shopping,
-I got this. -Okay.
The two of you better behave.
-It's mine. Give it. -I saw it first.
Wait, wait, wait.
Hey. Good luck.
Now, listen, you two know you can't come up
in grandma's house misbehaving.
-He started it. -Nah-ah, she did.
Listen, if you two don't stop all that fighting,
Alternis is gonna come visit you.
-Who's Alternis? -Who's Alternis?
Sit down there.
Then I'm gonna tell y'all who Alternis is.
Alternis, the forgotten Christmas spirit.
It's kinda like the ghost of Christmas,
past, present, and future.
But instead of visiting Scrooges of the world,
he visits brothers and sisters that can't get along.
What happens when he visits?
Ooh, he performs a special magic.
[both] Oh.
Now you two may see this magic if you don't cut it out.
Just like the family in this book.
Now let's just see how the story goes.
"Alternis, the Forgotten Christmas Spirit.
Our story takes place
one week before Christmas
in the halls of Thatcher Prep Academy.
The hallway was filled with a bunch of kids.
Kinda like that..."
[school bell ringing]
TESSIA: Good morning, Thatcher Prep.
This is your vice principal Miss Vaughn.
We have an exciting week
leading up to Christmas vacation.
First and foremost, study, study, study.
Final exams are coming up this week fast.
Emily, are you still studying?
We have to go over the sleepover details.
Okay. Okay. I'm coming.
Shh!
TESSIA: The boys' varsity team
will be taking on their arch rival
Garnet Catholic school
in the Annual Christmas Classic game
this Friday night.
[whistle blowing]
Way to put the moves on Brandon.
That's what I'm talking about.
TESSIA: We also have
the Christmas science fair competition coming up.
Students of all ages are allowed to participate.
Warm up those Bunsen burners,
you mad scientists.
[laughing] Look, baby Aiden
still believes in Santa Claus.
-[all laughing] -No, I don't.
Oh, my God, we totally have to watch The Notebook.
It's like this really old classic rom movie.
I think it was made in, like 2000.
That's not black and white, is it?
Ew. No, not that old.
What about a Christmas movie?
I guess we can sneak in Mean Girls.
That's not really what I had in mind.
Last but not least, don't forget to hand in
your permission slips for this year's yuletide ball.
We'll be crowning our Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
There's my Mrs. Claus.
Dude, dream on.
Next to your step-sister, Vanessa's literally
the most popular girl in school.
She-- she's not my stepsister yet.
-Those crowns are ours. -Right.
But first, you gotta ask her to the dance.
Watch this.
Hey, Vanessa. I was just wondering--
Get lost.
[laughs loudly]
What's going on?
Get in here.
Your brother's such a nerd.
[exhales sharply] Yeah, okay. Okay.
Hey, Vanessa, just doing some stretches
before the big game.
[chuckles] Sure, I'll make the game winning shot for you.
Did you also happen to read
the latest chapter to Lord of The Flies
for English class?
Crazy stuff, right?
I mean, what does that even say about our society?
[sighs] Dude, what cool girl
wants to talk about a homework assignment.
[exhales sharply, clears throat]
What's up Vanessa?
You wanna make a TikTok vid?
How about we go to the janitors'
make-out closet on the first floor.
-[clears throat] -Mom.
Make out closet? Thanks for letting me know.
-I'll be shutting that down. -What? No, you can't.
Don't care, now, get ready for dinner
and don't start another Game Boy.
Mom, Game Boys haven't been a thing
since you were a kid.
Whatever it's called. X-Cube, Play Box, Sega.
Sega?
Put a shirt on and get downstairs.
Mom, please, do not shut down the make out closet.
You told your mom? God.
You and your sister are freaks.
[door bangs shut]
[playful, magical instrumental playing]
I'm sorry, what?
We're officially tying the knot.
Tying the knot as in?
They're getting married, you idiot.
-Emily. -I know what they're saying.
I'm just making sure.
How about you make sure to stop blabbing all of our secrets
-to your mom? -Guys.
I told you it wasn't my fault.
You betrayed us all. You know what you're like?
-You're like-- -Benedict Arnold.
Who's that?
He betrayed the Continental Army
to join the British in the American revolution.
So in other words, you left the students
to side with the parents.
-Not a good look, bro. -Yeah. What he said.
All right. Enough, hmm?
What's gotten into you two?
I'm sorry, Daddy. I'm happy for you.
Brandon, I'm sensing you're upset.
Stop trying to read my mind.
Brandon.
What a shame Benedict Arnold
turning his back on his new family so soon.
[playful instrumental music playing]
I don't know, maybe he needs more time
to get used to all of this, us moving in together,
us getting engaged.
I don't know. I don't know.
I feel like-- like, are we rushing this?
Hey, hey, hey, no second guesses, okay?
They're our kids, they'll see how happy we are.
And don't try to psych me, Joseph.
I thought you loved my psychic abilities.
[chuckles]
Oh, you know, by the way,
my sister Tracie texts me and she says
she's gonna come in this weekend
instead of Christmas Eve.
-Oh, really? -Mm-hmm.
Is that a problem?
-No, no, not at all. -Okay, good.
Because you know she really just needs family time.
I mean, this breakup is really hard for her.
Of course. Love her.
Wouldn't have it any other way.
Okay.
[Tessia speaking indistinctly]
JOSEPH: Of course.
I just can't believe this is happening.
Sometimes people aren't meant to be together.
Sorry.
Oh, no.
[soft instrumental playing]
Even they can't get along.
None of us can.
I have to think of a way to get us all to stay together.
[tapping]
***
Morning, Dad.
What's up?
Mm-mm.
Hey, Dad, just checking to see
when you're picking me up on Christmas Eve.
Also, my big game's Friday night,
maybe you could come?
Just let me know.
[sighs]
I wish you were still here, Mom.
Especially, so I don't have to deal with him.
Keep it down.
[sighs]
It's like they came and took over everything.
-[knocking on door] -TESSIA: Emily?
-Is it okay if I come in? -Sure.
-Is everything okay? -Fine.
What do you need Principal Vaughn?
You know, you don't have to call me that anymore.
Yeah, well, "Mom" isn't an option
and my father always taught me
it's rude to call an adult by their first name, so...
All right then...
So listen, I was wondering if it'd be okay
if my sister stayed in your room?
Sure.
Not like I have a choice.
[knocking]
Oh, this is--
this is girls talk.
Okay. I'm gonna go.
Don't forget Curtis is coming over for dinner tonight.
I remember,
-your college buddy, right? -Yes.
Do you think we can introduce him to my sister?
Maybe. Maybe.
Hold that thought.
You, pretty girl, ready in five?
Yes, Daddy.
[imitating Emily] Yes, Daddy.
[sentimental instrumental playing]
[playful instrumental playing]
Note, color change from crimson red to violet.
Now, for the test to see if this formula
will truly make me like something I hate.
[sighs] Here goes nothing.
[gulps]
Give it a moment to settle, then...
nope, still don't like it.
[sighs]
Getting everyone together by Christmas
is a failed experiment.
I'll just think of something else to do
for science fair.
It'll take a Christmas miracle
for me to get this to work.
Maybe there's another way.
JOSEPH: Aiden, come on bud.
We gotta go.
[electricity buzzing]
[playful instrumental playing]
[magic tinkling]
***
-My man. -Yeah.
-Whoo! -[laughs]
-So good to see you, man. -Man.
You still remember every move, don't you?
Yes, sir.
Now, I gotta warn you,
Tess is gonna try to hook you up with her sister.
Oh, what we talking?
She's-- she's interesting.
How interesting?
Like a woman I never met before
and I'll be captivated?
Just interesting.
How she look?
I'll let you be the judge of that.
-It's good to see you, man. -You, too.
I just don't get why I can't spend Christmas with Dad.
Because your father--
he's a busy man.
But it's Christmas.
Well, you do have a family here
who wants to spend Christmas with you.
Who? The doctor, Little Miss Sunshine,
and the nerd? Pass.
[chuckle] Okay.
Well, you can think what you want about them,
but your soon-to-be-stepfather,
he truly cares about you.
And you could at least be cordial with him, hmm?
Make that my Christmas gift?
Can't I just get you, like, a fruit cake or something?
Oh, sweetheart.
Nobody likes fruit cake.
[playful instrumental playing]
I just think you two would get along.
I'm not too sure about that.
Your fiancé hasn't exactly sold me.
-Oh, really? -[Joseph coughing]
I just haven't gone in detail just yet.
Trust me, Tracie is a real catch.
See?
Aren't you a little too old to be reading fairy tales?
It's not a fairy tale, it's real encounter
with a Christmas fairy called Alternis.
Alternis? More like Al-bogus.
[Brandon laughs]
You can't laugh at that, only I can.
Whatever you say, Wicked Witch of the West.
Don't laugh at him.
Hey, you two, enough.
You guys know better.
Can I be excused? I'm not hungry.
No, eat your food first, man.
It's okay, honey. You can be excused.
No, I don't want you guys to fight I'll eat.
Fight? What are you talking about, Aiden?
I heard you guys say that you didn't belong together.
We weren't talking about us, we were talking
about Aunt Tracie.
[with mouth full] See? All done.
Thanks for dinner.
You see what y'all did?
[magical instrumental playing]
"Alternis, I call upon thee
to bring us Christmas joy-ingly.
This is no time for pout.
We need to see
what your Christmas spirit is all about.
Perhaps we need to be rearranged
for all of us to finally change."
[magic tinkling]
[door bangs]
[banging on door]
Hello?
[screams]
Shh, sorry, sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, kid.
I didn't mean to frighten you.
For I was called upon, and now I am here.
[magic tinkling]
You're Alternis.
Right you are.
I'm the forgotten spirit of Christmas.
The B-list celebrity of spirits, so to speak.
Well, everyone knows
about Christmas past, present and future,
but everyone always forgets about poor old Alternis.
This is crazy.
No, this is more than crazy.
This is completely illogical.
Hey, hey.
You're the one who called me here, kid.
Oh, what's this?
What are you doing?
This is the answer to your prayers.
Once I mix these two,
you'll all see from each other's perspective
and hopefully, it'll open your eyes
to the true meaning of Christmas.
But it's not me, it's my--
I call it my "Merry Little Switchmas."
Now, before I do this,
I, of course, must read a little disclaimer.
[magic tinkling]
It's for the lawyers.
"Merry Little Switchmas is a voluntary method
of getting one's family members into the spirit of Christmas
by switching them.
In no way, shape or form is Alternis," that's me,
"responsible for any bodily harm
that comes to any of the participants
as that falls upon the wisher," that's you,
"and any other emotional drama that this may cause.
All participants will remain in the bodies
of the ones they switch with until they finally realize
how to treat each other with love and respect
and most all enjoy the Christmas holiday.
All participants have until morning
to switch back or they'll remain
in each other's body--" Here!
What was that about not being able to switch back?
Oh, come on, kid.
Are you really gonna make me read all that again?
Remember, I got it in with the big guy.
-Santa Claus is real? -[laughing] Santa, is he real?
You believe this kid?
Of course, he's real.
Now, let's get this show on the road.
Wait, how will I know if it worked?
Oh, trust me. You'll know.
Wait, can you switch it with, like, a dog or a cat?
I think that'd be really funny.
Sorry, kid, humans only.
Here we go.
-Wait! -ALTERNIS: What? What?
Will it hurt?
-Maybe. -What?
Good luck, kid. I'm rooting for you.
[magic whooshing]
[Aiden coughing]
Dude, this is why Mom said
no science experiments in the house.
EMILY: Aiden!
[all coughing]
Oh, my gosh.
It worked.
What worked? Wait, why do I sound like--
One crazy dream.
I don't think this is a dream.
-Aiden, what did you do? -I didn't do anything.
Yeah. What's going on?
He made some crazy science experiment,
now we switched bodies with each other.
Oh, I feel so strange.
That's the sense of your body being clean.
I shower twice a week.
Aiden, switch us back now.
I can't. I don't know how.
What do you mean?
You did it, so just, like, undo it.
It's not that easy.
So then what? Are we just stuck like this?
For now, I think so.
I don't feel so good.
Oh, my stomach is in knots.
Oh, this is awful.
Welcome to being a woman.
It passes, only lasts seven excruciating days.
-What? -If you won't try then I will.
Emily stop. Don't touch any of that.
[calm instrumental music playing]
***
So Dad-- Mr. Kingsley.
-Mr. Kingsley? -Sorry.
Joseph, what's on your agenda for today?
I didn't realize you found psychology so interesting.
I don't.
Emily, shouldn't you go
finish getting ready for school?
I am ready.
[screaming]
You better get back upstairs and fix my--
I mean, yourself.
You are not going to school like that.
Hey, don't talk to your sister like that.
Yeah, Aiden, don't talk to me like that.
I'm just nervous you're ruining your perfect complexity
and getting your hair in knots.
I don't care about personal appearances.
Society shouldn't tell me what I need to look like.
That's right, Emily.
When did you start caring about that?
I don't, I just know that Emily
has a reputation to uphold and I don't want it ruined.
Emily, why don't you at least go wash your face,
and Aiden, you should take it down a notch.
TESSIA: All right, everybody out in five.
Hey!
[Emily belches]
Bye, Dad.
I mean, Mr. Kingsley-- I mean, Joseph. B-- bye.
[playful instrumental playing]
Emily in the Twilight Zone?
Stop, you're gonna poke my eye.
Stop. Stay still. Geez.
Emily.
I can't ruin my reputation, okay?
TESSIA: Come on, guys, let's go!
[playful instrumental playing]
Hey. Hold on a sec, okay?
I just wanted to make sure you were okay
after our conversation about your dad.
Okay.
I know this all must be really hard for you, sweetie,
but I hope you can enjoy your Christmas with us.
Yeah, I could do that.
Okay. [chuckles]
[playful instrumental playing]
[school bell ringing]
Okay, Emily, you need to latch onto someone
who looks like the biggest nerd in here,
beside yourself.
Kingsley.
What are you doing sitting at my desk?
I should have known, it smells like a loser.
[students laughing]
You better get up now before I make you.
Oh, I gotta get up, but it may take me
a week to wash this stench off my body.
[students laughing]
Gregory, Aiden, I've had enough of you two
constantly fighting.
And I'm tired of the apologies
because you both really don't mean it.
-But-- -A butt is what
you two needed to be sitting on.
No, as an important lesson, you are to work together
for the science fair competition and that's final.
And Aiden, I trust you'll catch Gregory up
to speed with whatever you have planned.
[suspenseful music playing]
-Hi Brandon. -Hi Brandon.
-Hey, Brandon. -Hi.
Oh, yes.
-KID: What's up? -Oh, yeah.
[chuckles] Gotcha.
Okay, Brandon.
I think it would be so cool if you asked Brandon
to the yuletide ball.
You guys would look so cute together.
Perfect timing.
Brandon, what a coincidence to see you here.
You know, we are just chatting about the yuletide ball
and how Vanessa still needs a date for it.
That's unfortunate.
I'm sorry you don't have a date.
[chuckles] He's so funny.
Such a kidder.
Hold on a second, Vanessa.
-What are you doing? -I don't know.
This is my one chance,
our one chance to get Vanessa to go ball with us.
-You need to ask her. -But I can't dance.
Dude, you'll learn. Don't blow this for me.
-I don't know if this is a-- -Come on.
Anyway, Brandon here actually had something he wanted to say.
Don't you, Brandon?
I-- what did you ask Santa Claus
for Christmas this year?
I guess I'll find out next time.
I-- I have to run.
["Iaphariel" by Lil Big Apple playing]
* Everything is gonna be all right *
* Your one bad day *
* Ain't the end of your life *
* I say you can make it *
* Uh, I believe in you, yeah *
* Don't think you won't get through *
* You gonna make this day the best day ever *
* Here is to first day *
* Of the rest of your life *
* If they tell you something *
* They think clever *
* Know that they ain't *
* 'Cause they ain't-- *
[playful instrumental playing]
You know, this is actually really relaxing.
-I cannot believe you. -What?
You actually allowed my body to sweat in gym class.
Oh, my-- No, are you still wearing my gym clothes?
-Yeah. So what? -Take them off right now,
-and go shower. -All right.
Actually, I take that back.
Never shower or change clothes for that matter.
Just stay in that exact same outfit
until we get this all figured out.
-So how was everyone's day? -What do you think?
And yeah. What's your deal with Vanessa?
-You talked to Vanessa? -Duh. She's my bestie.
Don't get mad at him.
Also, I found this in my backpack.
You went through my stuff?
Aiden, you have to switch us back.
I-- I can't.
-It's a spell. -A what?
This ain't some stupid fairytale with elves and magic.
Spells don't exist.
Given our current circumstances,
I would clearly beg to differ.
Oh, I see, this is your little attempt
to get us to become family.
Well, yeah, in a way.
Fine, I'll play along if Brandon agrees
to treat my body like the temple it is.
Only if you agree to let me go
to the ball with Vanessa.
Yeah. No.
Sorry, Aiden, I tried.
Have fun embarrassing Brandon at the big game.
Oh, yeah, well, jokes on you
because I'm gonna be sweating nonstop
teaching Aiden how to play ball.
Guys, please.
We have to get along or we'll be stuck.
Fine by me.
I'll be at my sleepover with all my besties,
including Vanessa.
You better cancel that if we're still like this.
-I don't think I will. -Guys!
[playful instrumental playing]
-Move over. -You move over.
You two aren't paying attention.
I am, it's Aiden's fault. Sound familiar?
He was just trying to hang out with the siblings
but they're being mean to him.
Sounds familiar?
Now, why won't you two
just let grandma tell the story?
"Aiden, Brandon, and Emily were trying
to figure out how they could work together.
It was either that or they were gonna be stuck
under Alternis' spell for the foreseeable future."
[playful instrumental playing]
Dude, it's not that hard to get a ball into a hoop.
Maybe for you, it's not.
Just aim and shoot.
Okay.
Swish. Right? Right?
I hit the net.
This is all your fault.
I'm gonna look like an idiot
because you can't even get one shot in, not one.
I'm trying.
BRANDON: That's not good enough.
You'll never be good enough.
All right, guys, dinner time.
All right, Em.
[chuckling] That was amazing.
Brandon, you better watch out.
She wanna take your spot on the team. [chuckling]
Was it something I said?
[sighs]
[playful instrumental playing]
AIDEN: Oh, come on,
there has to be a way to reverse this.
[knocking on door]
Can I come in?
I'm trying the best I can, Em.
No, it's okay, I actually came here to apologize.
Really?
Yeah.
I don't know what came over me.
You know, my emotions have been running kind of wild.
It's not easy being your sister.
It's not easy being you.
All I think about are girls and I can't stop eating.
This is my second bowl tonight.
And not to mention what's going on
with other parts of my body.
Yeah, that takes him getting used to,
but, hey, at least you're getting some practice in.
So let's just say this Alternis guy is real.
Just have to help each other
work together and get along, right?
Yeah.
Look, I really like Vanessa
and I need your help.
It would mean a lot to me if you asked her to the dance.
I told you, I can't dance.
Then let me teach you.
Play slow song.
[soft music playing]
Not too bad, but try sliding your feet
to the next position instead of tapping.
How do you know how to dance?
This isn't my first school dance.
-I haven't been to any. -Don't worry, dude.
Your time will come.
Here, take your hand. Put it here, right?
Perfect, see? You're a natural.
Yeah, I'm actually doing it.
* This Christmas *
* Things gonna be a little different *
* For us *
* And every time-- *
-AIDEN: What are you-- -Just preparing you
for what she might do.
This means she likes you.
Okay.
* [indistinct lyrics] *
I-- I'm sorry. I can't.
It's-- it's too weird.
[playful instrumental playing]
How's my science project coming along?
Oh, Gregory.
You sweet, stupid boy.
I won't be doing a science fair project.
You will.
You're asking for a beat down, Kingsley.
Go back to your desk before I tell everyone
you still wet the bed and sleep with a Teddy bear.
-[students laughing] -Shut up. I don't.
Maybe you can make our project on evolution
from bully to loser.
[students laughing]
Okay, everybody.
I hope you finished your assignment.
You can start uploading everything because--
Has anyone seen Aiden?
[playful instrumental playing]
-[students laughing] -Gregory!
***
Can anyone tell me,
who were the original axis powers in World War II?
Emily?
Germany, Italy, and Japan?
That's correct.
Yes. Nailed it.
Okay. I see you.
Psst! Stop flirting in class.
What? No, I'm not.
Mm-hmm.
[suspenseful instrumental playing]
[cheerful instrumental playing]
[sighs] Dude, I'm worried about you.
You looked pretty bad in practice this week.
It's part of my tactic.
I want everyone to think I suck.
Why would you wanna do that?
To surprise everyone?
Whatever.
As long as your head is in the game.
Yeah, I'm gonna play like a combination
of Michael Bryant, Shaquille Jordan,
and Kobe O'Neal.
Yeah.
Hey, ladies, what are we chitchatting about?
I just wanted to remind you all
about my sleepover party tonight.
It's gonna be totally awesome.
See you guys there.
What a loser.
***
[crowd cheering]
[energetic instrumental music playing]
* Thatcher Prep is the best *
* Thatcher Prep don't take no mess *
* Thatcher Prep, here is your win *
* Thatcher Prep, let's begin *
[indistinct]
[team cheering]
Thatcher Prep, are you ready
for the Annual Christmas Day game showdown?
[crowd cheering]
Let's hear it
for the Thatcher Prep varsity team.
-[upbeat instrumental music] -[crowd cheering]
* You gotta go big or go home *
Vaughn, what is our star player doing out here
when the game is in there?
Come on, man. Get up.
I'm no star. I'm a loser.
COACH: Loser. You're no loser.
I know exactly who you are and what you made of.
You're the first one in the practice
and the last one to leave working on your shots.
Remember son, losers always find a way to lose
and winners always find a way to win.
Come on, let's get in there. Let's win this game.
Come on, let's go, man. Let's do this.
Let's go, Brandon. It's game time.
I'm here, Coach, I'm ready to put--
-[groaning in pain] -[team member laughing]
[energetic music playing]
Man, what's going on with Brandon?
Says it's a tactic to make us think he sucks.
-Why would he do that? -I've no idea.
[crowd exclaiming in surprise]
***
You're good, bud? Listen, we need you.
Put that shot on automatic, and let's win this.
Let's go.
[crowd cheering]
I got this.
All right, fellas, this is the game of the year.
Family on three.
-One, two, three. -[all] Family!
Let's go. Get out there, get out there.
[crowd cheering]
["It's Going Down" by Nite Owl playing]
* It's going down, I'm your captain *
* It's going down *
* I'm your I'm your captain now *
* It's going down, it's going down *
* I'm your I'm your captain now *
* It's going down, it's going down *
* This is how you start a fresh rap and a new track *
Dude, you're going the wrong way.
* In fact, I need that, less than a six pack *
* But don't drink and drive *
* 'Cause it's easy [indistinct] *
* Don't be the crash dummy *
* Don't smile, ain't nothing funny *
* Learned a long time ago *
* You catch more bees with honey *
* My flow is like vinegar, oh, that's nasty *
* I'm a [indistinct] in the streets *
* Ain't nothing hard getting past me *
[cheering] Go, go, go, "V"!
[cheering]
* I'll kill a rapper on TV for the mood if you let me *
* Look at her, I'm a savage... *
[whistle blowing]
* Look at me fresh as I can be *
-[indistinct] -No, dude.
We're down by two with ten seconds left.
I'm taking that.
[crowd cheering]
* It's going down, I'm your captain *
* It's going down *
* I'm your I'm your captain now *
You know how long it takes me to manicure those nails?
* I'm your captain now *
* It's going down, it's going down *
He's open, pass it.
[heart beating]
[yawns loudly]
[heartbeat continues]
[crowd cheering]
[speaking inaudibly]
[calm instrumental music playing]
Freezing.
Oh, Brandon, I know it was a tough game,
but the best part about it is,
just like a basketball, you can always bounce back.
[scoffs] I've never bounce to begin with,
but I appreciate the encouragement.
I'll say, you never looked up,
your wrists were floppy, you threw errant
passes across the court, and you took contested shots.
Since when you become a basketball coach?
Oh, she can ball. I saw her a few nights ago.
Emily, you can play some basketball?
First time for everything.
Oh, I almost forgot your sleepover.
I had the whole living room set up for you.
That's right. The sleepover.
Oh, no! That's tonight?
[plane engine roaring]
[suspenseful instrumental playing]
-[all laughing] -Let's take a selfie. Come on.
[all laughing]
So what does everyone wanna do tonight?
I was thinking we could talk about boys.
Speaking of, where's Brandon?
He was embarrassing at the game tonight.
I could have played better.
Yeah, but he's still pretty cute.
Totally, sarcastic.
-[laughing] Yeah. -Be careful.
You don't want two best friends
fighting after you, especially if one of them
is your stepbrother.
Best friends?
Yeah, you know Jesse is into you.
It's so obvi!
Maybe if Brandon finally asks me to the dance,
we could all go together.
That's right. He hasn't asked you yet.
But don't worry, he will.
I mean, why wouldn't he?
You're like the most gorgeous girl in school.
-Um, thanks Em. -BRANDON: I mean it.
I've always thought that about you.
But not only on the outside,
you're the most beautiful girl on the inside too.
[inhales deeply] I always think about you.
That's what he should say, at least, yeah.
-[all laughing] -BRANDON: Yeah, he should say.
Looks like we have a party crasher.
Oh, he's so cute!
BRANDON: Go away, Aiden.
This is a girl's only sleepover.
Then you should leave.
-[all laughing] -[door bell ringing]
TESSIA: Aunt Tracie is here!
Oh, great!
[Tracie groaning]
[both screaming indistinctly]
-Oh, I missed you. -I missed you too!
Oh, girl, you done moved up.
Well, you know...
[both laughing]
Tracie, looks like you packed for a few months
-instead of a few days. -Oh, well, you know,
I always like to play it by ear. [laughs]
-JOSEPH: Right. -Hey, Dog Jojo,
can I call you Dog Jojo?
Do you know what my one Christmas wish is?
I know what mine is.
For you to hook me up with one of your friends
so we can be one big old happy family!
[Tracie laughs]
-Isn't that right? -TRACIE: Yeah.
Be a sweetheart...
and take this stuff upstairs for me.
-[laughing in distance] -Is that giggling I hear?
Oh, the girls are having a sleepover.
-[gasps] -Tracie!
Y'all having a slumber party?
Oh, count me in.
BRANDON: Hi Aunt Tracie. Uh, long time no see.
Yes.
It has been.
[laughs]
Oh, there's my handsome nephew.
Well, don't just stand there, bring it in.
-All right. -Come on. [laughs]
-Oh, you got so tall. -[Aiden gasps]
Come here. [groans]
-Hi Aunt Tracie. -What's wrong with you boy?
Uh, Brandon, why don't you give Aunt Tracie
a tour of the house?
[gasps]
[laughs] Well, I don't want none of that.
I want in on this juicy gossip circle.
[panting] Now...
which one of you is my nephew's girlfriend?
Okay.
She kinda-- you're kinda cute.
Oh, hey.
Uh, can I talk to you for a moment in private?
[all exclaiming]
-So cute! -That's so cute!
Oh, I wish I was y'all's age again.
The opportunities for love are endless.
Not like at my age.
Mm-mm, honeys. [laughs]
There are no good single men left.
[sighs] I'm at the bottom of the barrel.
Like, "Hello? Hello? Hello?"
So which one of y'all dad is divorced and single?
[ominous music playing]
-Are you okay? -[exhales] I'm fine.
I, um--
I would like to ask your permission,
if you'd be so agreeable to accompany me
to the yuletide ball.
-You're such a weirdo. -Oh!
Yes, I would love to go with you.
Oh, that's fantastic news!
Vanessa?
I should get back.
[Aiden sighs]
-Are you serious? -What? What's wrong?
I asked her just like you said and she said yes.
I didn't tell you to kiss her.
You're trying to steal my kiss. That's my moment.
I'm-- I'm sorry.
-Just go away. -[Aiden sighs]
[ominous instrumental playing]
-Get out of my room. -But it's my room!
Not anymore. Get out!
We're all going through a tough time, Emily.
That doesn't mean you have to treat everyone
like they're your enemy.
Oh, I didn't know your situation was worse than mine.
Brandon's down there embarrassing me.
And I embarrassed myself in front of the whole school.
So what? You're used to that.
Ever since mom died, you're treating me different.
I miss her just as much as you do.
I just wish you would stop taking
all your anger out on me.
[Christmas music plying]
[screaming]
[ominous instrumental playing]
[panting]
What is it?
There's someone in the closet.
-Aiden, don't! -It's fine.
It's just Alternis.
Oh, sorry kid. I forgot.
You're Brandon now, Emily is you. [chuckles]
This mix up sure got me confusing.
-You're-- you're real? -Of course I am real.
-Well, I'm no Easter bunny. -What are you doing here?
Oh, I'm just checking on your progress.
Progress?
You actually exist
and you came to check on our progress?
Switch us back now!
Geez!
Looks like someone's getting
a lump of coal this year.
EMILY: This is not a joke!
Our lives are being ruined
because of you.
Oh, your merry little switchmas
wasn't intended to ruin lives,
but to bring you closer.
We are closer.
-We're literally each other. -No, we're not.
If anything, we're just even further apart.
Can't you just switch us back?
A little word of advice.
Christmas is all about sharing
and spending special moments with the ones you love.
I can't tell you how many families
aren't able to do that.
So please, I urge you help each other
achieve your goals this Christmas.
You're literally in the other shoes.
It shouldn't be too hard.
Easy for you to say.
On the bright side, you'll have plenty of time
to figure it out the rest of the year.
[door shuts closed]
[sighs] We're doomed, aren't we?
***
[snoring]
Oh, God!
I think I'm gonna be sick.
[grunts] Good morning, roomie.
Sorry, I didn't mean to just barge in like that.
[groans] Don't worry, sweetie.
Besides ain't nothing you've never seen before
or have to be embarrassed about.
It's a-- it's a little different.
Don't ever be embarrassed of your body.
You are a strong and beautiful woman
and the whole world should know.
["Joy to the World" instrumental playing]
I mean, how can all of these guys pass this up?
-[Joseph clears throat] -Right?
TRACIE: Yeah.
-I can't imagine -What?
[Joseph clears throat]
Honey, didn't you say
you were gonna hook Tracie up with your friend Curtis?
We should do that tonight right here at the house.
-Oh, Cu-- Curtis? -TESSIA: Mm-hmm.
-Double date? -Mm-hmm.
Oh, now he sounds intriguing. [laughs]
Tracie, I ain't even told you anything about him yet.
If he has a pulse, then he sounds intriguing!
[chuckles]
I'm gonna let you two chat about this, hmm?
[munching]
Oh, dog, I need some real advice.
Now, I don't know why,
but every time I go out on a first date
I scare 'em off.
[sighs] I'm-- I'm sorry to interrupt,
but could I possibly talk with Joseph?
Yes.
How about we talk about this later?
Yes, we definitely will.
Your aunt, she's...
one of a kind.
-She scares me. -[chuckles]
Anyway, what's on your mind?
I've just been feeling a bit down in the dumps lately.
-Because of your game? -Well--
Don't worry about it, man. We all had bad games.
Believe it or not, I used to play ball back in my day.
-I know. You do? -You do?
I mean my-- my mom, she-- she mentioned it.
Right. Right.
Uh, so whenever I had a bad game,
I just get right back up and I keep trying.
Hey, maybe if we get some free time,
me and you could play some ball.
That'll give you a confidence boost, so that's for sure.
Sure. I'd like that.
[sniffs & groans]
Vanessa!
[sniffs]
What are you doing?
Uh, how long have you been sitting there?
Not long.
I got kicked out of the dining room
just when your father was about
to get me some good dating advice.
Aunt Tracie,
you don't need a guy to prove your worth,
you're great as you are.
And if someone can't recognize that,
that's their problem.
Oh, that is the nicest thing
anyone has ever said to me.
If I ever have a stepchild, I hope they are just like you.
-No, you don't. -[chuckles]
Oh, gosh!
***
Uh, Tessia, can we talk?
Yeah. Is everything okay?
Oh, kinda.
I don't know.
Well, you know, you can always talk to me.
I mean, I'm sure you get great advice from your father,
but nothing like a little girl chat, you know?
Yeah, sure.
You know, I want you to know
that I could never take your mother's place,
but I truly do care about you and your brother.
***
We need to talk.
Not this Alternis stuff again.
Dude, I hate to break it to you but
all these Christmas spirits, they're not real.
They are real.
Well, at least Alternis is.
-And Santa. -[scoffs]
-Don't laugh at him. -Uh, it's fine.
Look, we all have to do something nice for each other,
help each other out in some type of way
and maybe we can reverse the spell.
Right.
I'm gonna help Aiden win the Science Fair competition.
And you, you can help me ace my final.
And I'm gonna learn how to dance and impress Vanessa.
Even though I'm still reluctant on that.
Cool.
First, you almost stole my first kiss
and now you're gonna steal my first dance.
How is that helping me?
When we do switch back, she'll really like you.
No, she'll like you. It may be me on the outside,
but you're still pulling all the strings.
These next year events
are the biggest in our lives before Christmas.
[sighs] Fine. I'm in.
But I still don't think it'll work.
Thanks dude.
All we need you to do is try, bro.
Did you just call him "dude" and "bro"?
Yeah, I'm trying to speak like he would.
Figured it'd be some good practice.
Not bad, bro.
***
My man!
If you still wanna run, you can.
TRACIE: Is that him?
[clumping]
Oh, my God!
You are one handsome Santa's little helper.
Curtis, this is Tracie. [clears throat]
-My pleasure. -Oh, it's all mine.
-[Curtis grunts] -Oh, it-- it will be.
-[chuckles] -Hey.
-Hey.
-How are you? -Good.
-Good to see you. -You too.
-Yeah, I'll take that. -Yeah, please.
I'm usually on Santa's good list,
but tonight I'm gonna be on his naughty one.
-[evil laughter] -[grunts]
Um, well regardless,
I really hope Santa brings you some presents.
Oh, you are so sweet.
[laughs]
She's really nice. Really nice.
Did she-- did she just pinch my cheek like I'm a baby?
-Mm-hmm. -You--
-That's what you-- -I warned you.
But you-- [groans]
["Here" by Musta playing]
* You say you never need to know *
* You say you're better off alone *
* I know you're wrong but I can't prove it *
* I'll let you find out on your own *
* Uh, I don't mind *
* Waiting around forever *
* I know your heart's running in high gears *
* Ooh, but you can reach out to me whenever *
* I'll be here *
* Here I am *
* So it's turn here not me babe *
Who is the president in the United States?
I don't know. Oprah?
EMILY: Wrong!
* See I was born to your lover *
* Emotions just get in the way *
* Ooh, I know you only have good intentions *
* But boy I see someone who's not him *
* Uh, don't a valuable thing on me babe *
* Don't be stupid *
* Here I am *
* Babe, I don't want you to love me *
* Here I am *
* You're only wasting your time *
* Here I am *
* I'm not the saddle in your kind *
* Here I am, oh, no *
* When you need me I'll be here *
* Babe, I don't want you to love me *
* You're only wasting your time *
* Every moment *
* I'm not the saddle in your kind *
* I'll be here *
CHRISTMAS SINGERS: * We wish you a Merry Christmas *
* And a happy new year *
* We wish you merry Christmas, we wish you merry Christmas *
* We wish you a merry Christmas *
* And a happy new year *
* Fa, la, la, la *
* La, la, la, la *
* Fa, la, la, la, la, la *
* La, la *
Now, how--
There's a logical explanation for this.
-Sing the song. -It's just that--
Don't try to psych her, Joseph.
-Tracie-- Babe -Don't.
She's just Tracie and she always has been.
[smacks lips] Well.
Um, thank you all for the invite tonight.
I had a really good time,
but not feeling well I'm gonna go home.
-Oh, okay. -We can give you a ride home.
No, um, I'm gonna use my Catch A Ride app.
-All right? -Yeah.
And good luck and Merry Christmas.
No, no.
JOSEPH: All right. [clears throat]
What am I gonna tell her now?
Tell me what?
-JOSEPH: Hmm? -Uh--
Oh, wait, where-- where's Curtis?
[Joseph inhales deeply]
He-- he had to catch a ride, but--
Yeah.
He didn't say goodbye.
[groans]
Let's get some cookies, huh?
[chuckles]
Class, you have one hour to complete the test
starting now.
***
You have a half hour left.
15 minutes.
***
Don't worry, Aiden.
-You're gonna do great. -BRANDON: Yeah.
You got this, dude. I mean little bro.
I mean, brother.
That was really nice that you came along to cheer him
and I really appreciate it.
***
[applauding]
All right up next. We have Aiden Kingsley.
EMILY: Hello my older peers.
Thank you for organizing the students' event
that lets us show off our scientific interests.
I don't sound like that, do I?
-She's actually pretty spot on. -[scoffs] That's preposterous.
May I present a model city natural disaster.
[beeping]
[crashing]
[applauding]
All right, can I have everyone's attention?
It is now time to announce
this year's Science Fair's first place winner.
And the winner is-- drum roll--
Aiden Kingsley.
[applauding]
Big deal. Anyone can do that.
Hey, punk. You know who I am?
-Uh... -I'm Aiden's older brother.
So next time you mess with him, you mess with me.
-Yeah, got it? -BRANDON: Yeah.
I'll mess you up real bad. I mean he will, Brandon.
-Yeah. -Not me.
Who's Emily? But also Aiden's older sister.
I-- I think he gets the point.
BRANDON: Okay.
So I passed Emily's test.
She got first place in the Science Fair.
Now all we have left is the Yuletide ball.
[sighs] Right.
-My part. -EMILY: You got this.
Just remember our dance moves and it shouldn't be too hard
for whatever reason Vanessa likes him.
-What's not to like? -I could write a whole novel.
Okay guys, please, let's just get ready for it.
I need Brandon to shave my face.
***
-You can have it, Hailey. -No, it's okay.
I know how much you love gingerbread cookies.
-Keep going, grandma. -Yeah.
They only have to the dance to conquer
and they'll be able to switch back!
[scoffs] So you think?
[loud cheering]
Your dress is so tight and itchy.
-It's killing me. God! -Welcome to being girl.
You guys look amazing.
And the dress is beautiful, Emily.
And who are these handsome young men?
Please try hard not to embarrass us.
All right. I understand.
You guys go and have a good time.
[Aiden sighs] Boy, there she is.
BRANDON: Wow!
She looks like an angel.
-Stay confident. -Yeah.
I held up my end of the bargain.
All you need to do is dance with the girl.
-You got this. -Come here.
***
[thudding]
[sighs]
Wrong room again!
Aiden is Brandon now.
Aiden, Brandon. Brandon, Aiden.
Emily, Aiden, Brandon. Brandon, Aiden, Emily.
[mumbling]
See, not that hard to remember.
[tinkling]
[both screaming]
That's my brassiere.
[both screaming]
Rude. It's on the floor.
Well, yeah.
Well, just-- [smacks lips]
Put that right there and, um, those are good.
Those are good.
Come back!
[live music playing]
* Mm, oh *
AIDEN: Let's dance.
* I want you to see I wish us *
* I only ever see this Christmas so come *
You know, I'm really glad
you didn't end up being who Emily said you are.
What did she say?
You're typical jock.
I really like you.
I-- I really like you too.
-Hey! -Sorry.
I need to talk to him for a second.
He'll be right back.
Hey, how's your date going with Brandon?
Great until his little brother just pulled him away.
How about a friend's dance in the meantime?
Sure.
Maybe we should stop.
Everyone is staring.
-Let them. -VANESSA: Uh...
Can I cut in?
Yes. She will love too.
Emily, there's something I've been wanting to tell you.
-Oh, God! -It's nothing bad.
At least I hope you don't feel that way,
but I'm in love with you.
Why?
I mean, that's very sweet of you.
You know, I think you should tell Aiden how you feel.
What? Why would I do that?
Because he's my brother
and his opinion matters to me on who I date.
But isn't he ten?
Either you talk to him or lose your chance of me.
-Did I blow it? -No, you didn't blow it.
You just need to get your mind in order.
I thought you would have a stronger will,
but I guess boys are boys.
I just-- I can't stop thinking about her.
My hormones are raging.
-[hissing] -I know.
Maybe pretend Vanessa is Tessia.
But I don't wanna dance with her.
-Exactly. -Oh!
Oh.
Yo, dude, can I talk to Aiden?
-Yeah, go on. -Yeah, you can.
It's okay. You can go back to the dancing.
AIDEN: Oh, okay. I guess.
He's been acting so weirdly.
Hormones.
Anyway, what can I do for you, Jesse?
This is so weird.
I want Emily to be my girlfriend,
but I have to ask you for permission first.
-I wouldn't be opposed. -Really? Cool.
That's sick. Thanks.
But if you ever do anything to break my--
I mean Emily's heart, you'll regret ever asking me.
Whoa! Okay.
-I promise. -Good.
Now let's go back to the dance.
[upbeat music playing]
Sorry about the interruption.
It's okay. It's cute you took. a liking to Aiden.
What do you say we go [indistinct] on this floor.
Follow my lead.
* Yeah, let me see you turn up *
* Let me, let me see you twerk, twerk, twerk *
* Just, just make it twerk, twerk, twerk *
* Let me, let me see you turn up *
* Turn it up, turn it up *
* Show me the magic *
* Give it all, don't expect nothing from me *
* Now make it, make it rain *
* I'mma do my rain dance in my six inch heels *
* I flow like that *
* It's on you face, I know you want me *
* You dirty whine back it up and dock it *
* I'm your competition boy I ain't got time *
* [indistinct] if you ain't turning up *
* Step to side all the pretty girls twerk *
* [indistinct] from the sky *
* Now, throw your hands up, come up get loud *
* Now let me see you dip, eh *
* Now let me see you twerk, eh *
* Now let me see you turn up *
* Yeah, let me see you turn up *
* Let me, let me see you twerk, twerk, twerk *
* Just, just make it twerk, twerk, twerk *
* Let me, let me see you turn up *
* You gotta hit the club tonight *
* If you're holding up wall you're nothing right *
* Get some fun in your life that booty so thick-- *
[applauding]
It's time to announce the winner
for Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Are you ready?
-Let's do this. -All right.
[applauding & loud cheering]
All right.
Is everyone having a wonderful cherry time
at this year's Yuletide ball?
[cheering & screaming]
All right.
Now, the moment you've all been waiting for,
the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
[applauding]
Now this may not come as a surprise to you all,
but it was definitely a surprise for me.
The two who have been tearing up this dance floor
all night long, Brandon and Vanessa!
[applauding]
[laughing]
[louder applauding]
***
I've never met a man like you before.
I-- I've met thousands of people like you.
Yeah, perks of being a Christmas spirit.
And you chose to stay here with me?
Oh!
"Chose" isn't really the right word for this situation.
Oh!
[panting]
["All I Want For Christmas" by One Vision Music]
* Sittin' by the fire *
Where did he go?
* Looking at this photo of you *
-Where did who go? -Uh, a man? Yeah.
I think he said his name was, uh,
Albert or-- or something.
[panting]
I think someone needs a cutoff.
No, no.
He was just here
and we fell in love.
Oh, Tracie.
* All I want for Christmas is time with you *
-You need some water, love. -Okay.
I need some water. [groans]
* All I need is you *
-What is that? -It's the coat.
Oh, okay.
* All I want for Christmas is not under a tree *
* It's right next to me *
* Just you and me *
[water splashing]
Brandon, it's your father.
AIDEN: Hello?
BRANDON'S FATHER: Brandon, Merry Christmas son.
Where are you?
It sounds like a party.
BRANDON'S FATHER: I'm just at a work thing.
But why aren't you here with me?
-It's Christmas Eve. -BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh, look,
buddy, I really wanted to,
but you know how these things are.
But it doesn't matter.
Family should be together on Christmas.
BRANDON'S FATHER: Oh, you sound like your mother.
[chuckles] Hey. Hey, listen bud.
I got to go. Huh? Important stuff.
-Talk soon. -Okay, Merry-- [sighs]
***
You know what?
I am so proud of you
because I know that took courage.
And one day your father's gonna see
what a great kid he's missing out on, hmm?
Yeah, I've just remembered the new chemistry project.
It's [indistinct], really great.
Have a nice conversation with my dad?
Not really.
He was just at some work function.
What did you say to him?
I asked why he wasn't here with me.
-Well, you. -What?
Why would you do that?
Because he should be here with you on Christmas.
How can you say that to him? Now he'll never show up.
-Brandon, calm down. -No!
I would have never said that to him.
-Well, maybe you should. -And lose him even more?
-I'm sorry. I-- -No!
You know what, Aiden,
you can have it, my whole life.
Vanessa, basketball and my dad, it's all yours.
***
[snoring]
[snorting]
-Wait! -You can't leave!
We have to be together or the spell won't be broken.
I don't care anymore.
I'm done helping the two of you while I get nothing in return.
But, Vanessa--
It's you, Aiden. She likes you.
She liked you way before this whole switch thing happened.
I hated to admit it but she always liked you.
Please don't go!
That's my body you're walking away with.
Yeah. And it's my choice.
Brandon!
Let him go.
He'll be back.
He has to come back.
***
I guess we can look at the bright side.
There's a bright side?
Yeah, we're finally able to get along.
I bet Mom would be really proud of us.
You know, sometimes I can barely remember her.
I can't believe how hard it was for you.
You were so young.
Still is for me.
I'm glad we're finally able to talk about it.
[footsteps thumping]
[crickets]
Wh-- who are you?
Alternis is the name and helping families is my game.
-You're real? -Of course, I'm real!
Well, I'm as real as this tree here.
I usually don't interfere.
I mean, I could get in some serious legal trouble for this.
But you're just so close, I couldn't not help.
How are we close?
I just stormed out on them.
I abandoned everyone.
The night's not over yet.
You can still make it back in time if you hurry.
No. I can't.
How can I forgive Aiden for what he did?
Aiden's not the person you should be forgiving.
In fact, you should be thanking him.
Let me show you.
Aiden was being his age.
Asking innocent questions any child would.
Wanting to know where his father was on Christmas.
Why something was so much more important
than being with him.
I had an amazing family right before my eyes.
And I took them for granted.
It's never too late, Brandon.
Your family's still there and they still love you.
I have to get back.
I have to go.
Thank you, Alternis!
Well, you better hurry!
Once the clock strikes midnight,
the spell remains!
* Fall on your knees *
* Silent night *
* Holy night *
I'm so sorry for running off.
I hope I'm able to fix this.
***
[tinkling]
[sleigh bells ringing]
BOTH: Merry Christmas!
Am I dreaming?
-Oh, please say no. -Mm-mm.
You know it's Christmas morning, baby girl.
-That means-- -We're back!
[cheering & laughing]
Oh, God, my poor skin.
Don't worry, I'll never let this happen to you again.
[paper rustling]
[laughs] I'm back!
I am not looking forward to puberty.
[laughter]
Come on, guys! Let's go, it's Christmas!
Oh, where's your Christmas outfit?
I'll go get it, come on!
-Merry Christmas! -[exclaiming]
[delighted laughs]
[crosstalk]
Oh, he got a lot.
He must've been on Santa's good list.
Hello.
Oh, I'm not your baby, okay.
-[paper rustling] -Oh, stop!
Hey, men, I told you I was gonna play some ball.
Appreciate it. Appreciate it.
Okay, where's mine? [delighted squeals]
-Uh, Tracie. -[gasps & squeals]
I wonder who this is from.
I don't know. Must be Santa Claus.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my gosh, it comes with a wallet!
Oh, there's some juicy stuff in here.
* All our family's together *
* All our family's together over Christmas time *
[indistinct] How you like it?
[indistinct]
Guys!
* All around the table *
Why does this letter have our name on it?
-Where is it from? -I don't know.
"Dear Aiden, Emily, and Brandon,
Congratulations on beating Alternis' spell.
Only the strongest of families can overcome it.
And you have proved that you can be that.
As time goes on, I urge you to remember this experience
and share your love with everyone
you come in contact with.
Love is contagious!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love always, Santa Claus."
-Santa Claus! -What?
That's crazy!
[gasps]
***
[thudding]
-Alternis? -Oh, no.
Don't worry.
I'm just here to offer
my personal congratulations.
Good job. I'm proud of you. All of you.
[liquid pouring]
Oh!
-Wanna try it again? -ALL: No!
All right, fine. I'm just teasing, okay?
Touchy. Touchy.
[heavy breathing]
Well, I guess this is goodbye for now.
Remember, family is where life begins and love never ends.
-Until next time. -[thudding]
[tinkling]
***
-What? That's it? -There has to be more.
What happens to Aunt Tracie, Tessia and Joseph?
Well, that's a story for another time.
So, what did you two learn?
I'm sorry I bothered you
and went into your room when you told me not to.
I'm sorry for being mean.
I'll try to be a better sister.
-[footsteps approaching] -Hey, I'm back!
BOTH: Mom!
Hey! Well, okay.
Who are you two and what have you done with Hailey and Jaxx?
Well, I told them a little story about Alternis.
-Alter-who? -Alternis.
He's the forgotten Christmas spirit.
Yeah, come on, we'll tell you all about him.
Okay, baby.
All right, y'all behave yourselves, you hear me?
-All right, bye, Mama. -Bye, baby!
All right, y'all be careful. Call me when you get home.
-HENRIETTA: All right. -Okay.
[door shuts closes]
Hmm, could've sworn I saw something out there.
I don't know.
Maybe I shoulda kept them kids to read me a bedtime story.
Merry Switchmas to all, and to all a good night!
[tinkling]
[footsteps approaching]
Nice.
[crashing]
Okay. I won't do that again.
Alternis.
Those shoes look familiar.
Hmm, what is this?
Atta boy. So smart.
I mean, I am a little parched.
This some new fancy soda, or something?
[gulping]
No, Aunt Tracie! Don't drink that!
[burping]
***