Ebenezer: kicks open the rusty door What the hell do you want, showin' up after all these years?
Merry Christmas, brother! Look, I got you this shiny new... well, it's a present!
squints suspiciously at Holland A present, you say? What's that supposed to mean? You think I can't survive without your charity?
It’s not charity, it’s a family reunion. And look, I got you this fancy new thing!
snatches the gift from Holland's hand, examining it with disdain Fancy new thing, huh? Probably just another gimmick or useless trinket.
No, seriously, it's something you've always wanted. Just take a look!
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, how thoughtful of you! I'm sure it's just the kind of thing I've been dying to waste my time on.
tears up slightly Seriously, Ebenezer, can't you just be happy to see me again?
pauses for a moment, then lets out a sigh Look, Holland, I... I never meant to be such a prick. It's just...
wipes away tears Yeah, I get it. You've had a hard time since mom and dad passed. But we can still be family, you know?
softens his gaze, looking at Holland with a hint of vulnerability Family... I guess I never really thought about it.
smiles through his tears Well, I'm here now. Let's start over, okay? Happy Christmas, Ebenezer.
takes a deep breath and extends his hand towards Holland Alright, let's start fresh. Truce?
shakes his hand Truce. Now, how about we open that present together?
reluctantly nods Fine, let's see what you got me. But don't expect me to act all sentimental or anything.
excitedly rips open the wrapping paper Ta-da! It's a vintage record player! Thought you might like to relive some old memories.
raises an eyebrow and takes the record player from Holland Well, I'll be damned. This is actually a pretty decent gift. Thanks, kid.
smiles I knew you'd like it. Now, let's fill it with some classic tunes!
grabs a stack of old vinyl records from a nearby shelf Finally, something worth listening to. You know, these old records bring back some great memories.
Ah, remember our childhood? Those were the days, eh?
pauses, reminiscing Yeah, those were some good times. We didn't have all the fancy gadgets and technology like you kids do nowadays.
Maybe it's time to embrace both worlds, Ebenezer. Technology can be fun too!
sighs Maybe you're right. But I'll always have a soft spot for the old ways. There's something special about holding a physical record, feeling the grooves under my fingers.
nods To each their own. But hey, how about we give this new-fangled player a test drive? Put on something festive, like Bing Crosby?
smirks Bing Crosby, huh? Alright, I'll give it a spin. "White Christmas," huh? places the vinyl record on the player and turns it on