A Nutcracker Christmas Page #4

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With a real ballet company,

just like you,

- Aunt Lily!

- I know what they want.

They want to get her into their school,

and if that works out, their company.

Most people would think

that's a good thing.

No. Sadie is not ready for this.

You mean you're not

ready for this.

She... she's too trusting.

She's too innocent.

I know exactly how you feel.

I remember being faced

with a similar situation,

but Beth convinced me

that nothing was gonna stop you

from pursuing your dream.

I know. But--

No buts. You're going.

This will be good for Sadie

and good for you too.

Go get the old

chimney sweeper

Make sure the chimney

is clear

That's the last of it.

- You got this?

- I got it.

Alright.

Thank you.

Welcome to Philadelphia, ladies.

Have a merry Christmas.

(both):
Merry Christmas!

- Fabulous Christmas

- Wow!

- I love this time of the year

- I love this apartment.

All it needs is

a Christmas tree.

- Thank you, Aunt Lily.

- Aw...

(jingle bells ringing)

I've never been a guest artist

before. What happens now?

Come on, you're gonna be late.

(man talking)

We're looking forward to a

fantastic Nutcracker this year.

And, as we do

every year, we've invited

a talented newcomer

to dance the role of Clara.

Let's give a warm

welcome to Sadie McRae!

- Where is she?

- Oh! I'm in here!

(sound fades out)

Mark.

Oh my gosh, why is this

happening? Why is he here?

This isn't gonna work.

Are you OK?

Yeah. You know,

teenage girls,

scheduling... it's crazy.

I gotta go.

- Sorry.

- Excuse me.

Hi, Lily.

Mark. Hi.

It's good to see you.

It's good to see you

too, I guess.

How have you been?

How's Georgia?

Look, what... what is this?

I mean, you couldn't tell me

that you were here?

I tried to reach you

so many times after New York.

I called you every day for, like,

6 months, but you never responded.

- (stammering)

- I don't know what to say.

This is really strange.

I get it. But so much

time has passed.

Can we at least talk

about what happened?

I don't think that's

such a good idea. I...

Actually, I don't think any of this

is a good idea. I'm taking Sadie--

Wait. You can't

pull Sadie, please.

I had no idea she was your niece when

I saw her tape from the regionals.

I picked her because

she was the best dancer we saw.

She's amazing.

I assume you've been helping.

I don't have anything

to do with dance anymore.

Does anyone else here

know about us?

No. Of course not.

Good, 'cause that would just make an

awkward situation even more awkward.

I understand. I do.

But Sadie deserves

this opportunity.

I'll stay out of your way.

Philly's a big city.

I guess I... I can just

drop her off and pick her up,

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