Cast

Dan, the Father.
Sherry, his Wife.
Lily, the Daughter.
Sam, the Son-in-law.
Clayton, the two-month-old Grandson.

Scene 1

Dan and Sherry are sitting in their favorite chairs. Sherry is knitting while Dan channel surfs.

Dan: "You know, sweetie, I want to do something special for Lily this Christmas. But I can't figure out what." He continues to channel surf.

Sherry: "Well, we're putting the tree up tonight. I'm not sure what else there is to do." Sherry stops knitting. "Why don't you get in the shed and get out some of your father's Santas. All of his Christmas room stuff is out there."

Dan: Smiling. "Now that was a Christmas tradition. I haven't thought about that in years. The way Dad would cover each of the shelves in the living room with wrapping paper. He'd stick bows on the corners for accent." Dan sets the remote down. "He would delicately take each Santa from the box and dust it, then study the shelves for its proper spot. We'd watch him decorate for hours."

Sherry: "Don't forget the ones that sing and dance. That silly rapping Santa that sang Jingle Bells. You, Dad, and Lily were making those stupid moves." Sherry begins to imitate him in her chair. "If I only had my phone back then."

Dan: Smiling. "Those were great times. Dad always made Christmas special, no matter what we had." Dan looks puzzled. "We don't have any shelves and very little table space in the living room."

Sherry: Smiling sarcastically. "Well, you got two days to figure it out. I'm sure you'll think of something, honey."

Dan: Frowning. "Gee, thanks for the help."

Scene 2

It's December 23rd; Dan and Sherry are gazing out the door, waiting impatiently for Sam, Lily, and Clayton to arrive. 

Dan: "I'm starting to figure out what Dad said about grandchildren. How special they are. I haven't met Clayton, and I already love him."

Sherry: "I figured that out when Lily told me she was pregnant."

Sam and Lily come in the door. Sam is carrying a baby seat and a suitcase.

Lily drops her bags and runs to Sherry. "Oh, Mom!" They embrace in tears. "It's been two long years."

Dan shakes Sam's hand then peers into the baby seat. "He looks like you, Sam."

Sam: Smiling. "Don't tell Lily that."

Lily slips away from Sherry. She sees the Christmas tree and Santas everywhere. "Oh, my goodness." Lily turns to Dan. "You made the Christmas room for us?" She gently hugs him.

Dan: Looking at Sherry. "I thought it was time to begin that tradition again." 

Sherry rolls her eyes at Dan.

Dan: Looking at Sam. "I want to pass this family tradition onto you, Sam. Then you can pass it onto Clayton. But, you have to add something new to it every year."

Sam: "That would be awesome! Thank you for the honor."

Lily: "I have to show Clayton the rapping Santa." She gently takes the baby from his seat, then walks to the display. Lily presses the switch and begins to dance wildly with Clayton in her arms.

Sam: Laughing. He walks over to Lily.

Sherry: Smiling at Dan. "You did good!"

Dan: "Thank you. I love you, sweetie."

Fade Out