An Open Season Christmas

An Open Season Christmas

ACT 1

The special opens to Boog's cave during winter morning as snow begins to fall in the forest and on Boog's cave. The title "An Open Season Christmas" appears, then disappears. Boog peeks out and notices the snow.

BOOG

Dang. Look at all this snow.

Boog notices Ursa outside of his cave. She spins around gracefully, then stops and smiles, upon noticing Boog.

URSA

Hello, Boog.

BOOG

Hey, Ursa. It's kinda cold out here, ain't it?

URSA

Not really. In fact, it's quite nice out here. Would you like to dance with me, Boog?

Ursa extends her paw for Boog to hold.

BOOG

Sure, baby bear.

Boog walks over to Ursa and takes her paw. Boog smiles at Ursa, who smiles back. Then the two begin to dance romantically to the instrumental of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."

URSA

Wow, Boog. You dance very good.

BOOG

No. You dance very good.

Ursa giggles and blushes a bit.

URSA

Thank you, Boog.

Boog and Ursa continue to dance together. However, as soon as the music stops to the first "Deck!" music effect, Ursa starts to shake Boog in Elliot's voice.

URSA

Boog! Boog!

Boog looks shocked and confused as Ursa continues to shake him non-stop. The scene then cuts to Elliot trying to shake Boog awake.

ELLIOT

Boog! Wake up, man! Christmas is almost here!

Boog groans as he wakes up.

BOOG

What?

ELLIOT

It's almost Christmas and you gotta help us find a tree!

BOOG

All right, Elliot. Just give me and Ursa a moment.

Boog turns to Ursa.

BOOG

Honey, time to get up.

Ursa yawns and stretches.

URSA

I know, Boog. Just hold on and I will be up.

Boog and Ursa both grunt as they get up, now fully awake.

BOOG

All right, man. What is it that you wanted?

ELLIOT

You and Ursa gotta help me, Giselle, and the kids with the Christmas tree. You comin' or not?

BOOG

Yeah, yeah. Let's go.

Boog, Elliot, and Ursa walk out of the cave together and go to Elliot's home. The scene cuts to Gisela looking at the trees.

GISELA

Hmm... which tree should we get, Mom?

GISELLE

Just hold on, Gisela. Your dad will be here soon. He'll help us look for one.

The scene cuts to Boog, Elliot, and Ursa arriving. ELLIOT

Okay, everybody! Who's ready to go huntin' for a tree?

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis become jubilant, upon seeing their father with their uncle and aunt.

GISELA AND GISELITA

Dad!

Gisela and Giselita run over to Elliot and hug him. He smiles and hugs Gisela and Giselita back. Then Elvis runs up to hug Elliot.

ELVIS

Season's greetings, Father.

ELLIOT

Hey there, Lil' E.

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis let go of Elliot. Then Gisela and Giselita go to hug Boog.

GISELA

Season's greetings, Uncle Boog.

Boog chuckles. Gisela and Giselita hug Ursa next.

GISELITA

Hi, Aunt Ursa.

Ursa giggles and hugs them back.

URSA

Hello, Gisela and Giselita.

Gisela and Giselita let go of Ursa.

ELLIOT

So who wants to look for a tree?

Excited, Elvis raises his hoof.

ELVIS

Me! Me!

Elvis points to himself and raises his hoof higher.

GISELITA

Me, too!

Giselita raises her hoof.

GISELA

So do I!

Gisela raises her hoof as well. Elliot and Giselle laugh at their children's happiness.

GISELLE

Okay, kids. Let's go.

GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

Yay!

The gang goes deep into the forest, searching for a tree.

BOOG

So Elliot, do ya see any good trees?

ELLIOT

No. Sorry, Boogster. I can't find any.

BOOG

Hmm...

Boog looks around for a tree and notices one that is a bit shorter than the other ones, but still big and heavy.

BOOG

Ah. That oughta be a good one.

Boog walks over to the tree and whistles loudly to call McSquizzy.

BOOG

Yo, McSquizzy! Is it okay if we borrow your tree?

McSquizzy jumps up onto one of the branches.

McSQUIZZY

What's that you say, lad?

BOOG

We need a tree for Christmas. And I was just wonderin' if we could keep this one for now.

McSQUIZZY

Well, this'll be a first. You want a tree, you can borrow mine! But only because it's almost Christmas!

McSquizzy then whistles to call his clan.

McSQUIZZY

Go find another tree to stay in, ya choobs! Boog is takin' this one!

The Furry Tail Clan pop up all together.

FURRY TAIL CLAN

Oy!

The Furry Tail Clan all jump off of the tree and scurry to another one and McSquizzy does the same. Boog then walks over to the tree and uses all his strength to lift up the tree.

BOOG

(Grunting)

Slowly, Boog carries the tree to Elliot's home. The scene flashes to Boog arriving at Elliot's home and he puts the tree down, a bit exhausted.

BOOG

Whoo!

Boog wipes his forehead.

BOOG

Man! That tree was heavy!

ELLIOT

Okay! Now that we got that done, who's ready to go get somethin' to decorate the tree?

An excited Elvis raises his hoof again.

ELVIS

I am, Father!

GISELA AND GISELITA

So are we!

Gisela and Giselita raise their hooves as well. Elliot chuckles.

ELLIOT

Well, let's go!

The camera zooms in on Elliot.

ELLIOT

And I know just the place!

Elliot grins widely.

The scene then cuts to the Puni Mart, which has snow on the roof and in the window sills and Christmas lights decorated above the windows, around the garage, the windows, and the logo next to the store. The gas station attendant is cleaning the windows, dressed up as Santa Claus.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Ho, ho, ho. I just love gettin' everything set for Christmas, especially while dressed as Santa Claus. Why, I remember when I was a kid, I'd get up outta bed to check on Santa. Then my parents always find me and scold me for lookin' for him.

The gas station attendant chuckles at the thought and sighs happily.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Boy, those were good Christmas times.

The scene cuts to Elliot, Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis in the bushes across the street from the Puni Mart.

GISELA

Dad, are we really gonna take those decorations from the store?

ELLIOT

Sure! After all, we do need them.

ELVIS

Father, is that really Santa Claus?

ELLIOT

Of course it is! Jolly Old St. Nick came to work before Christmas! Cool, huh? Smiling, Elvis nods his head.

GISELITA

Ew.

ELLIOT

What?

GISELITA

Dad, his butt is showing.

ELLIOT

Well, he's fat. What do you expect?

Elvis giggles at this.

ELVIS

That's kinda funny.

Elliot smiles at Elvis.

GISELA

Dad, are we gonna do this or not?

ELLIOT

Oh, yeah. But we just gotta wait for Santa to go into the store.

The gas station attendant finishes up cleaning the windows and fixing the lights.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

There ya go, baby. All set for the holidays.

The attendant goes into the store and closes the door behind him.

ELLIOT

Now's our chance!

Elliot jumps over the boulders and Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis follow suit. However, Elliot stops short and holds out his arms for his children to stop.

ELLIOT

Wait! Look both ways first!

Elliot, Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis do so and see no cars.

ELLIOT

Good.

They quickly run across the street.

ELLIOT

Okay, kids! There are the decorations!

Elliot points to the decorations on the store.

ELLIOT

Let's snatch 'em before Santa comes back!

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis salute to Elliot.

GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

Yes, Dad!

Gisela and Giselita remove the lights from the garage. Gisela jumps up and removes the lights from above the windows while Elliot and Elvis remove the lights from around the windows.

ELVIS

Is that it, Father?

Elliot turns around to see the lights around the logo next to the store.

ELLIOT

Not just yet.

Elliot runs over to the pole and climbs up on it, grunting.

GISELA

Dad! What are you doing?!

ELLIOT

I gotta get the lights down from here!

Elliot reaches for the lights, stretching his arm out as far as he can.

GISELITA

Be careful!

ELLIOT

I will be! Just hang on!

GISELA

And try to hurry! We have to get back before Christmas starts the next day! Elliot struggles to reach the lights.

ELLIOT

Come on, Elliot. You can do it.

He finally manages to pull the lights off.

ELLIOT

Ha! Got it!

Elliot begins to lose his balance on the pole.

ELLIOT

Whoa, whoa!

GISELITA

This doesn't look good.

Elliot loses his grip and falls.

ELLIOT

Whoa!

As soon as Elliot hits the ground, Gisela and Giselita cringe.

GISELITA

That's gonna leave a mark.

Suddenly, the door slams open and the gas station attendant looks out.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

What's that noise?

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis gasp in shock.

GISELA

All fours, now!

Quickly, they get on all fours. The gas station attendant looks at them.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

What are you little rascals up to?

The attendant looks at Elliot, who is still there looking dazed with the Christmas lights in his right hoof.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Hey! What are you doin'?!

Startled, Elliot finally comes to.

ELLIOT

(Gasps)

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Get back here with those lights!

ELLIOT

Kids, we better run!

Elliot quickly grabs the lights, gets up, and runs away. Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis grab the other lights and take off after their father.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

You come back here!

Elvis stops and gathers the snow from the window sill and throws it at the attendant's face.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Ow!

The attendant holds his hands against his face due to the impact. Elvis quickly gathers some other snow and runs away to join his family. Elliot, Gisela, and Giselita run back into the bushes.

ELVIS

I'm coming, Father!

Elvis runs into the bushes. The scene cuts to the gas station attendant.

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

What am I gonna do about those dang decorations now?

The attendant sadly walks back into the store, defeated. The scene cuts to Elliot, who gets up alongside Gisela and Giselita.

ELLIOT

Phew! That was close!

Elliot, Gisela, and Giselita dust themselves off.

ELVIS

Father, I got some snow.

ELLIOT

Well done, Lil' E! Now let's go home to decorate the tree!

Elliot walks back home with the lights in his hooves, followed by his children.

ELVIS

Can't believe I got to meet Santa! I even got a chance to throw snow at his face!

The scene cuts to Boog, Ursa, Giselle, Serge, Deni, Buddy, and Reilly waiting for the others.

BOOG

Giselle, when are they comin' back? It's been kind of a while since they left.

GISELLE

I don't know. They should be back any minute now. BOOG

Well, they better hurry it up.

REILLY

Yeah. I want things to speed up so the tree will be ready.

BUDDY

And I have to spend time with my wife on the holidays.

GISELLE

Wait. I see them coming now.

Boog and Ursa look to see Elliot and the children arriving.

ELLIOT

Hey, we're back! And guess what? (Sing-song voice) We got the decorations!

BOOG

Thanks, Elliot! That's just what we need!

ELVIS

And I got some snow!

BUDDY

I love snow.

ELLIOT

Let's decorate!

Elliot goes over to the tree and wraps the lights around it, with Gisela and Giselita helping him.

ELLIOT

Thank you, girls.

Elliot wraps another one of the lights given to him by his daughters around the tree.

ELVIS

Lemme put on the snow!

Elvis throws the snow at the tree, making it a bit snowy.

ELLIOT

Looks good, son.

Elliot smiles. Elvis looks around and sees all the snow.

ELVIS

Hey, wait! How 'bout we use some of the other snow here to decorate the tree?

ELLIOT

Great idea!

Elvis goes to gather some of the snow and sprinkles it on the tree, making it very snowy.

ELVIS

Ta-da!

Everyone is impressed.

GISELITA

Very pretty.

BOOG

Awesome work.

REILLY

Impressive, if I do say so myself.

SERGE

Bravo, garçon!

DENI

Good job! (Quacks)

ELLIOT

All righty! Now that we got all that outta the way, how's about a rabbit fight?!

Elliot looks and notices two rabbits nearby. He runs over to them and picks them up by their ears.

BOOG

No, Elliot! We can't!

ELLIOT

Aw, come on, Boogster! This is gonna be fun like always!

BOOG

Look, man. We can't have a rabbit fight 'cause if we're not careful, somethin' could happen to the tree.

URSA

Yes. Like we could knock it over by accident or something.

GISELA

Yeah. Dad, maybe you shouldn't start right now.

ELLIOT

Oh, it'll be fine.

Elliot throws a rabbit at Boog, but he catches the rabbit.

ELLIOT

And since it's gonna be Christmas soon, we might as well have fun right now! Elliot throws another rabbit at Boog.

BOOG

Elliot! Stop it!

Elliot once again throws another rabbit at Boog, who ducks and avoids it.

URSA

Elliot, cut it out! Please!

ELLIOT

Ursa, stop worrying and have some fun for once!

Elliot runs after Boog, who runs away from Elliot.

ELLIOT

Right behind ya!

Laughing, Elliot throws the rabbits at Boog's back.

BOOG

Stop, Elliot! You're gonna make me knock over the--

Boog bumps into the tree. Everyone gasps in fear.

BOOG

--Tree.

The tree falls down and the lights immediately shut off, broken. Everyone is shocked and then glare angrily at Elliot (except Elvis), who chuckles nervously and shrugs.

BOOG

Yeah, laugh all the way, Elliot. You just ruined our first Christmas!

GISELLE

You really should think before doing anything.

ELLIOT

I'm sorry, Giselle! This was an accident and I didn't know it was gonna happen! You forgive me, don't you?

Elliot turns to his children.

ELLIOT

Kids?

Gisela and Giselita scowl at Elliot while Elvis looks sad and disappointed.

GISELITA

Dad, I don't think we can forgive you.

GISELA

You've ruined Christmas for us all.

ELVIS

Father, how could you do this to us?

Elliot sighs sadly and kneels down to face Elvis.

ELLIOT

Look, Elvis. This wasn't meant to happen. We planned for this to be your best Christmas ever. Do you forgive me?

Elvis sighs.

ELVIS

Yes.

Smiling a bit, Elliot hugs Elvis, who hugs him back. Gisela and Giselita approach Elliot, crossing their arms in anger.

GISELITA

Well, we don't.

GISELA

And we never will.

Elliot is hurt by this. The scene cuts to Boog and Ursa.

BOOG

(Sighs) Come on, Ursa. We're goin' home.

Boog takes Ursa by the paw and walks off with her.

BUDDY

Me, too.

REILLY

Me, three.

Reilly leaves with Buddy.

SERGE

Me, four.

DENI

Me, five. (Quacks)

Serge and Deni both fly away. The scene cuts to Elliot and an acorn hits the back of his head.

ELLIOT

Ow!

Elliot turns around, rubbing the back of his head. The scene cuts to McSquizzy.

McSQUIZZY

That's for ruinin' my precious tree, ya scrawny doofus! From now on, you can't borrow any of my trees, ever!

McSquizzy scurries off in a huff. Feeling down, Elliot sighs and sits down on the ground.

ELVIS

Don't feel bad, Father. You did what you could.

ELLIOT

Thanks for your support, son, but I can't do anything about it. I've already ruined Christmas for everyone. (Sighs) I'm such a pain in the neck.

ELVIS

No, you're not.

ELLIOT

Yes, I am.

Elliot sniffles and starts to cry. Elvis pats Elliot's back, trying to comfort him.

ELVIS

It's gonna be okay, Father. Santa knows you've been good all year. It's Uncle Boog and the others who are on the naughty list.

ELLIOT

No. It's me.

Elliot continues crying, with Elvis pitying him. The scene cuts to Boog and Ursa going back to their cave.

BOOG

Dang! Elliot always has to ruin everything!

URSA

No, he doesn't, Boog.

BOOG

Of course he does! First, he ruined my life when we met and now, he ruined our first Christmas!

URSA

Listen. I'm a little upset over the tree, too. But Elliot apologized and it was just an accident. You'll get over it.

BOOG

I'll never get over this. It was supposed to be the best Christmas ever and now, it's ruined because of that one-antlered freak! And now that I think of it, I'm startin' to think Elliot is the worst accident!

Shocked, Ursa gasps. Suddenly, Elvis' voice is heard.

ELVIS What?!

Boog and Ursa turn around and see Elvis standing in front of them.

ELVIS

How could you?

BOOG

Uh, oops.

URSA

It's okay, Elvis. He didn't mean it.

BOOG

Yeah. What I meant to say was your dad is the... best accident!

Boog chuckles nervously.

ELVIS

How dare you say such a thing about my father like that! You just got yourself on Santa's naughty list!

Elvis turns to walk away.

BOOG

What? Why do you think there's such a thing as Santa?

Devastated, Elvis stops walking and gasps, his eyes wide. He then turns around to face Boog.

ELVIS

I know there's such a thing! He lives in the North Pole with his wife Mrs. Santa and reindeer Flasher, Dancer, Fixen, Brancher, Conner, Q-Tip, Vomit, Goner, and Adolph!

Ursa giggles.

URSA

Elvis, I don't think that is correct.

ELVIS

Really? I could've sworn it was. That was what my father told me, anyway.

URSA

Well, he's also incorrect.

ELVIS

The point is I know who Santa Claus is! And since you don't believe in him, you're on his naughty list for sure!

Elvis finally storms off, not bothering to turn back.

URSA

Well, Boog. You've certainly been a naughty bear this year.

BOOG

What?! It ain't my fault! Elliot started it and he even went as far as to convince Elvis that Santa exists and has his own family!

Frustrated, Ursa facepalms herself and shakes her head. The screen then fades to black.

ACT 2

The scene goes back afterwards. Elvis is storming off, mad at Boog for what he had said.

ELVIS

Ignorant Uncle Boog. I can't believe he doesn't believe in Santa. Well, I'll show him who's naughty and prove that Santa exists.

Suddenly, Elvis brightens up and gets an idea.

ELVIS

Wait! That's it!

He runs off to find Elliot, Gisela, and Giselita.

ELVIS

Father! Gisela! Giselita!

Elliot, Gisela, and Giselita notice Elvis coming.

GISELA

What, Elvis?

ELVIS

I think I have an idea! Maybe we can go to the North Pole and prove to Uncle Boog that Santa's real!

ELLIOT

Nah. After all, I'm on the naughty list.

ELVIS

Come on, Father! This'll be the Christmas adventure of a winter wonder lifetime!

GISELA

I'll go, Elvis. I believe in Santa.

GISELITA

But I don't know about Dad since he ruined the tree. I don't know if I can forgive him.

Gisela and Giselita glance skeptically at Elliot.

ELLIOT

(Sighs) Neither do I.

Elvis gets into a begging position.

ELVIS

Please? I'm begging you, Father.

Sighing, Elliot gives in.

ELLIOT

Fine. But I don't know what Santa will think of me.

Elliot prepares himself.

ELLIOT

So, where is the North Pole anyway?

ELVIS

I don't really know, but it's just way up ahead.

ELLIOT

Oh. We just keep going north, right?

ELVIS

Right. Santa, here we come!

Elliot and his children start walking north. Giselle notices them.

GISELLE

Hey. Where are you guys going?

A bit nervous, Elliot thinks up a lie.

ELLIOT

We're just, uh... going for a walk, to get some fresh air. Right, Elvis?

ELVIS

But we'll be back, Mother.

GISELLE

Okay. Good luck, sweetie.

Elliot and his children continue to walk north. The scene switches to them from side view walking up hills. Then it switches to them shivering and rubbing their arms as they walk up a cold, snowy hill, with the sun setting. The scene cuts to Elliot, who has icicles on his antler from the extreme cold.

ELLIOT

Are we there yet? I'm freezin' my antler off!

ELVIS

Not yet. We should be there soon.

ELLIOT

Talk about an adventure of a winter wonder lifetime.

Elliot and his children continue to walk. The scene fades to Boog and Ursa in their cave.

BOOG

Ursa, I wonder where Elliot and the kids could be. They've been gone for a long time.

URSA

I don't know. We should go see.

Boog and Ursa leave their cave to search for Elliot and his children. Suddenly, Giselle comes running up to Boog and Ursa.

GISELLE

Boog! Ursa! I think Elliot and the kids are missing!

URSA

My goodness! What happened to them?

GISELLE

I don't know! Last time I saw them was when they went for a walk, but they never came back! And now, I'm starting to get worried!

BOOG

Don't worry, Giselle! We'll venture out ourselves and find them!

GISELLE

Great idea, Boog.

Boog picks up Dinkleman and straps him to his back.

BOOG

Come on, Dinkleman. We're goin' on a mission to find Elliot and the kids.

Boog, Ursa, and Giselle set off to find Elliot and the children, with Boog leading the way.

The scene fades back to Elliot and his children's journey. It is now night as they walk up two more hills. Finally, they reach one last hill and are amazed by a new sight.

ELLIOT

Whoa.

GISELA

Wow!

GISELITA

That looks so cool.

The camera reveals a workshop covered in snow. The scene cuts back to Elliot, Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis.

ELVIS

That must be Santa's workshop!

GISELITA

Well, what are we waiting for? Let's check it out!

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis jump off the hill. Elliot tries to climb down, but loses his balance and falls.

ELLIOT

Whoa!

Elliot falls on his back on the snow.

ELLIOT

Ow!

Elliot gets up, rubbing his back.

ELLIOT

I'm all right. Just gimme a moment.

Elliot stands up, recovering from the impact. He cracks his back, relaxing it.

ELLIOT

Okay, let's go.

Elliot and his children set off towards Santa's workshop. The scene cuts to inside the workshop, with elves working desperately to make toys for the human children. The scene cuts to two elves named Eddie and Jamie working, with one of them going a bit slow.

EDDIE

Come on, Jamie! Speed it up!

JAMIE

Sorry, Eddie. I'm just tired from all this work. Aren't you?

EDDIE

Kind of. But we have to hurry with these toys before the children wake up.

Elliot, Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis enter the workshop and are amazed by it.

GISELITA

This place is awesome.

ELVIS

I know! When we show Uncle Boog, just wait for the look on his face!

Elliot and his children have a stroll around the workshop.

ELLIOT

I gotta admit, this is pretty cool.

Upon noticing them, the elves stop working and stare at them. Elliot sees them staring and looks a bit uncomfortable.

ELLIOT

Uh... hi.

Forcing himself to smile, Elliot waves and waits for the elves' response. However, they say nothing and continue to stare.

ELLIOT

I'm Elliot. Who are you?

Elliot smiles, waiting for another response.

JAMIE

I'm Jamie!

EDDIE

Shh!

Jamie gets silent, startled by Eddie.

ELVIS

We came to see Santa. Do you know where he is?

JAMIE

He's in his room upstairs.

Eddie smacks Jamie.

JAMIE

Ow!

ELVIS

Thank you!

Elliot and his children go upstairs.

ELVIS

Oh, boy! I can't wait to meet him!

Elvis knocks on Santa's door and waits for Santa to answer, but the door doesn't open. Elvis knocks again.

ELVIS

Santa? Hello?

Santa still doesn't answer. Elvis turns to Elliot.

ELVIS

Why isn't he answering?

Elliot shrugs. Elvis opens the door and sees Santa asleep in bed wearing his pajamas, snoring. Elvis whispers to Elliot.

ELVIS

He's asleep.

Elliot whispers back to Elvis.

ELLIOT

Go wake him up then.

Elliot and his children walk over to Santa. Elvis pokes Santa's belly, startling him awake. Elvis jumps back, slightly startled.

SANTA

Who's there?

ELVIS

Santa?

Santa notices the gang.

SANTA

Huh? Who are you?

ELVIS

My name's Elvis. This is my family.

ELLIOT

I'm Elliot. These are my kids.

Elliot points to Gisela and Giselita.

ELLIOT

These are my daughters Gisela and Giselita.

SANTA

Well, what are you all doing up? You're supposed to be asleep.

ELVIS

Sorry, Santa. We just wanted to see you to prove to my uncle that you exist. Right at that moment, Boog's voice is heard.

BOOG

Elliot?

Startled, Elvis widens his eyes. Then Ursa's voice is heard.

URSA

Gisela? Giselita?

BOOG

Elvis? Where are you?

GISELLE

Elliot? Kids?

Elvis turns around. Then he gasps and smiles, excited.

ELVIS

They're here!

Elvis runs out of Santa's room to go meet with Boog, Ursa, and Giselle. The scene cuts to the trio downstairs talking to the elves.

BOOG

Excuse me. Do any of y'all know where my best friend, nieces, and nephew went?

JAMIE

Yes. They went upstairs to talk to Santa.

Eddie smacks Jamie.

EDDIE

Jamie!

JAMIE

Ow!

BOOG

(Sighs) Okay, thanks.

Boog, Ursa, and Giselle begin to walk upstairs, but stop short when Elvis comes running up to them.

ELVIS

Mother! Uncle Boog! Aunt Ursa!

Elvis jumps onto Boog, hugging him. Boog chuckles and hugs his nephew back.

BOOG

Hey, Elvis. We've been lookin' for ya, man.

ELVIS

Wanna see Santa? We can hardly wait for your reaction!

BOOG

Sure.

Elvis jumps off and runs to Santa's room as Boog, Ursa, and Giselle follow him. The scene cuts to Santa's room. Elvis runs in to show Santa to his elders.

ELVIS

Here he is!

Boog, Ursa, and Giselle walk in. Santa is surprised to see them.

SANTA

Whoa!

Boog, Ursa, and Giselle are surprised to see Santa.

BOOG, URSA, AND GISELLE

Whoa!

SANTA

I didn't know the deer family also brought bears!

BOOG

Elvis, I can't believe it. You were right about Santa.

ELVIS

I told you so.

BOOG

But where's his wife and reindeer?

SANTA

Oh, she's in the shower. My reindeer are in their stables. Also, are my elves finished with their work yet?

Suddenly, Mrs. Claus' voice is heard.

MRS. CLAUS

Honey!

Alarmed, the wilds and Santa spring up.

MRS. CLAUS

The elves are finished with their work now!

Santa calls out to his wife.

SANTA

Okay, snowflake!

Santa walks out of the room, looks downstairs, and notices that the elves are indeed done.

SANTA

Ho, ho, ho! Well done, my men! Congratulations!

JAMIE

Thank you, sir!

ELLIOT

Santa, you better hurry before those kids wake up.

SANTA

Will do. Just let me get my reindeer rounded up.

The scene cuts to Santa all dressed and in his sleigh outside the workshop, with the toys in his sack.

SANTA

Everyone ready?

The scene cuts to Santa's reindeer, who are now wearing their harnesses.

REINDEER

Yes.

ELVIS

Wait. What about Adolph?

Santa chuckles at Elvis' misinterpretation with Rudolph's name.

SANTA

Ho, ho, ho. You mean Rudolph. He couldn't make it because he's sick.

ELLIOT

Can ya still make it, even without him?

SANTA

I hope so.

Suddenly, Elvis gets an idea.

ELVIS

Hey! Santa, you could get me to do it!

SANTA

You?

ELVIS

Yes! I've always wanted to know what it was like to fly like a reindeer! And now is a great opportunity to give it a shot!

SANTA

Oh, okay. Come over here.

Santa hops off his sleigh and Elvis goes over to Rudolph's harness that is taking the lead. Santa bends down and puts it on Elvis.

SANTA

You sure you wanna do this?

ELVIS

Positive.

SANTA

Okay. If you insist.

Santa gets up and hops back into his sleigh.

BOOG

Good luck, Elvis!

SANTA

Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

As Santa calls them by name, the reindeer start to run and then fly up to the sky.

SANTA

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blixen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!

Elvis is amazed at flying like a reindeer.

ELVIS

I don't believe it! I'm flying like a reindeer!

The scene cuts to the wilds back on the North Pole as they holler up to Elvis.

ELLIOT

Have a great time, son!

GISELLE

Be careful, Elvis!

GISELA

We wish you luck!

BOOG

Have fun!

The scene cuts to Santa.

SANTA

Now, boys, to the houses of everyone in the world before dawn!

Under Santa's command, Elvis and the reindeer take off. The screen then fades to black.

ACT 3

The scene goes back afterwards. Elvis and the reindeer land on top of a house with snow covering the roof.

ELVIS

Wow, Santa! Thanks for letting me join your reindeer team! It's awesome!

Santa gets off the sleigh, carrying the sack of toys.

SANTA

No problem, son. In fact, I think you're the perfect replacement for Rudolph, seeing how much you enjoy this.

Santa jumps down the chimney, holding onto the sack. As soon as he gets into the house, he looks around to see if anyone if around, only seeing a sleeping man on his couch. As quiet as can be, Santa sneaks over to his tree and brings out 5 presents, putting them under the tree. Then he walks over to the chimney, presses his nose, and slides back up.

The scene cuts to the reindeer on the roof, with Santa sliding back up and then landing.

ELVIS

How'd it go, Santa? Was anyone awake?

SANTA

Nope. Not a soul.

Santa puts the sack back into his sleigh and hops in.

SANTA

Onward, boys!

ELVIS

Yeah!

Elvis and the reindeer take off to deliver more presents to other houses.

The scene cuts to the forest, where the wilds are sitting down and waiting for Elvis.

ELLIOT

Um, McSquizzy?

McSQUIZZY

What do you want?

ELLIOT

I'm sorry I destroyed your tree this morning. It was a simple mistake.

McSquizzy turns away from Elliot, crossing his arms.

McSQUIZZY

Hmph.

ELLIOT

Come on. Don't you forgive me?

McSQUIZZY

No. That was one of my precious trees that was most special to me. It's impossible for me to forgive you.

Disappointed, Elliot droops his ears. Then he gets up, walks over to Boog's cave, and sits down on the edge. Boog turns his head, noticing this.

BOOG

Elliot?

Boog gets up and walks over to Elliot, sitting down with him.

BOOG

What's eatin' you, man?

ELLIOT

I just asked McSquizzy if he'd forgive me for destroying his tree and he said no and that it's impossible to accept my apology. Boog shows sympathy for Elliot.

BOOG

Oh.

ELLIOT

Do you forgive me, Boog? Boog smiles.

BOOG

Of course, buddy.

Boog and Elliot hug each other.

ELLIOT

Good.

BOOG

Ya know, no matter what you do, you'll always be my BFF.

ELLIOT

Thanks, Boog.

Elliot lets go of Boog.

ELLIOT

But what about McSquizzy?

BOOG

Well, don't worry about him right now. Later, we'll see if we can talk sense into him to show you're really sorry.

Disappointed with McSquizzy, Elliot looks down and sighs.

BOOG

Well, catch ya later.

Boog jumps off, going back with the others.

ELLIOT

McSquizzy is such a Scrooge. Why can't he just forgive me?

The scene cuts to Santa, who is still riding in his sleigh.

SANTA

Faster, boys! Faster!

Elvis is doing his best to fly faster.

SANTA

We must hurry before everyone wakes up!

ELVIS

I'm doing my best, Santa!

Elvis turns to the other reindeer.

ELVIS

Guys, are you hurrying?

REINDEER

Yes.

ELVIS

Good.

Elvis and the reindeer take off. The scene then switches to Elvis, Santa, and the reindeer from side view delivering more presents around the world. They travel to the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and China.

The scene cuts to them flying in the night sky.

ELVIS

Man, I just love Christmas. Don't you, Santa?

SANTA

Of course. After all, I'm also Father Christmas.

ELVIS

So, how many cities are left?

SANTA

I'd say, maybe about 110 or so.

ELVIS

Great! I love this adventure!

The scene cuts back to the forest, where the wilds are still waiting. It then fades to the sun rising on the forest, with most of the wilds asleep. However, Elliot is the only one awake; he is still sitting on the edge near Boog's cave and begins to pray.

ELLIOT

Oh, please let Elvis be okay and come back to us safely. He's my only son.

Suddenly, sleigh bells are heard as a shadow covers Elliot, who quickly opens his eyes, stunned.

ELLIOT

Elvis?

The scene cuts to Santa arriving in his sleigh, along with Elvis and the reindeer.

ELVIS

Hey, guys! I'm back!

The wilds wake up, with Boog being the first one.

BOOG

It's Elvis! He's back!

Yawning, Giselita rubs her eyes.

GISELITA

Elvis? (Gasps) And he's with Santa!

Giselita raises her hooves in fists in the air, cheering for Elvis.

GISELITA

Whoo!

Everyone else cheers for Elvis.

McSQUIZZY

Way to go, lad!

BOOG

Yeah!

Elliot becomes jubilant and starts jumping for joy.

ELLIOT

Whoo-hoo! That's my boy! Great going, son!

Santa stops his sleigh in the forest and jumps out.

SANTA

Good news, everyone. Thanks to your little buck, Christmas has been saved!

Everyone cheers for Elvis.

GISELA AND GISELITA

Yeah!

Gisela and Giselita high five each other.

BOOG

Come here, man.

Elvis runs over to Boog and he gives him a hug.

ELVIS

Merry Christmas, Uncle Boog.

Boog puts Elvis down.

ELLIOT

Hey. Don't leave the rest of us hangin'.

Elvis giggles.

ELVIS

Of course not, Father.

Elvis hugs Elliot.

ELLIOT

I'm so proud of you. You make the best reindeer ever.

Elvis smiles at his father. He then goes over to Giselle and hugs her. Then Elvis hugs Gisela and Giselita, who hug him back.

GISELA

We can't thank you enough, little brother.

They let go of each other and Elvis then acknowledges Santa.

ELVIS

Thank you, Santa, for letting me join your reindeer.

SANTA

You're welcome.

Suddenly, Santa realizes something.

SANTA

Oh! I almost forgot!

Santa runs over to his sleigh and takes out the sack.

SANTA

I kept some of the presents especially for you and your family.

Elvis happily gasps.

ELVIS

For us? Really?

SANTA

Oh, yes indeed.

Santa reaches into the sack and takes out a box of Fishy Crackers.

SANTA

First, here are some Fishy Crackers for you.

Santa gives the box to Boog.

BOOG

Fishy Crackers?! My favorite!

SANTA

And here are Woo-Hoo bars for you.

Santa gives the bars to Elliot, who immediately takes them.

ELLIOT

Whoo-hoo!

SANTA

And, a unicycle for you.

Santa gives the unicycle to Ursa.

URSA

Oh, how wonderful. Thank you.

SANTA

For your wife, paper flowers.

Elliot takes the vase of paper violet flowers and shows it to Giselle, with Boog holding the Woo-Hoo bars for Elliot.

ELLIOT

Take a look at this, Giselle.

GISELLE

Aww! Adorable!

SANTA

And for your kids, an airplane and a skateboard!

Santa gives the toy airplane and skateboard to Gisela and Giselita.

GISELITA

Wow!

GISELA

Thank you, Santa!

GISELITA

Awesome!

SANTA

And you, little squirrel...

Santa pulls out an acorn.

SANTA

An extra acorn!

McSQUIZZY

(Gasps)

McSquizzy takes the acorn and hugs it. However, Boog taps McSquizzy on the shoulder.

BOOG

Ahem.

McSquizzy looks at Boog, who gestures to Elliot.

McSQUIZZY

Oh. And Elliot?

Elliot turns to look at McSquizzy.

McSQUIZZY

I forgive you for ruining my tree.

Elliot grins, happy that he had been forgiven.

SANTA

And a special treat just for you, little one.

Elvis looks up hopefully at Santa, who reaches into his sack for one last present.

SANTA

Reindeer antlers.

Excited, Elvis takes the reindeer antler hat and puts it on. Pleased with himself, Elvis smiles and holds his head up high while resting his hooves on his hips.

SANTA

And best of all, all of you are off of my naughty list!

Everyone cheers. Boog and Ursa smile at each other. The scene cuts to Santa preparing to leave in his sleigh.

SANTA

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good day! See you next year!

Elvis waves to Santa.

ELVIS

Farewell, Santa and reindeer team! Thank you for everything!

BOOG

And just know that I now believe in you!

SANTA

Back home, boys!

Under Santa's command, the reindeer take off as the wilds watch.

ELLIOT

Gee whiz, Elvis! I didn't know you'd go that far and save Christmas!

ELVIS

Neither did I. I guess there must be a little reindeer inside of me.

Elliot chuckles.

ELLIOT You got that right, Santa's Little Helper.

The scene cuts to Elliot and Boog's voice is heard.

BOOG

Hey, Elliot!

ELLIOT

Yes, Boog?

A rabbit in a snowball hits Elliot on the muzzle, causing him to fall and break the vase of paper flowers.

ELVIS

(Gasps)

BOOG

Rabbit snowball fight!

ELLIOT

Oh, you asked for it now!

Elliot grabs a nearby rabbit, rolls him up into a snowball, and throws it at Boog.

BOOG

Oof!

Elliot ducks as Ursa throws rabbit snowballs at him. Elliot grabs two snowballs and throws them at Boog and Ursa, who both groan in pain due to the impacts.

ELVIS

Watch out, Father!

Elliot looks in Elvis' direction and he throws a rabbit snowball at him.

ELLIOT

Aah!

Elliot runs away to avoid getting hit, only to see Giselita heading towards him with her skateboard and a rabbit snowball in her right hoof.

ELLIOT

Oh, crud.

GISELITA

Comin' through!

Giselita prepares to throw the rabbit snowball at Elliot, only to bump into him on her skateboard and she falls on top of him, losing her grip on the rabbit snowball. It flies into the air and lands on Elliot's head.

ELLIOT

Ow!

The rabbit quickly scurries away and Elliot's antler starts to crack, startling him.

ELLIOT

(Gasps)

Elliot's antler cracks off completely, shocking everyone. Then they point and laugh at Elliot, humiliating him. Elliot widens his eyes in angst, looking at the camera.

ELLIOT

No... no...

Elliot closes his eyes as everyone continues to laugh and lets out a defeated shout.

ELLIOT

NOOOOOOOOO!!!

The camera zooms into his mouth and the credits begin.

ELLIOT

Hey

Jingle Bells, Boog really smells

He really needs to take a bath

BOOG

Hey!

ELLIOT

I love my wife and kids and I really, really do hate math

BOOG

Since when have you've even done math?

ELLIOT

Since I realized I was horrible at it and it made no sense. Now be quiet, I'm tryin' to sing. Second part!

BOOG

(Sarcastically) Oh, boy.

ELLIOT

Dashing through the snow, riding my best friend Boog

Over the hills we go, grabbing lunch at the breakfast nook

BOOG

How are we gonna get lunch at a breakfast nook?

ELLIOT

Quiet!

Elliot continues to sing.

ELLIOT

McSquizzy is throwing at me a bunch of snowball bunnies

I throw them back till he gets buried under snow with freezing, cold, furry knees

Oh, Jingle Bells, Boog really smells

He really needs to take a bath

I love my wife and kids and I really, really do hate math

Oh, Jingle Bells, Boog really smells

He really needs to take a bath

I really love my family and Boog, my best friend, makes me laugh

Giselle and Ursa begin to sing.

GISELLE

I don't want a lot for Christmas

URSA

There is just one thing I need

GISELLE

I don't care about the presents

URSA

Underneath the Christmas tree

I just want you for my own

More than you could ever know

GISELLE AND URSA

Make my wish come true

All I want for Christmas is... you

Boog and Elliot smile at Giselle and Ursa. Elvis comes moonwalking in and he and Gisela and Giselita begin to sing.

GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

ELVIS

Jingle bell swing and jingle bell ring

GISELA AND GISELITA

Throwin' rabbits and havin' lots of fun

Gisela, Giselita, and Elvis begin to hop like rabbits.

ELVIS

Now the bunny hop has begun

GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

ELVIS

Jingle bells chime in rabbit fight time

Dancin' and prancin' in jingle bell square

In the frosty air

ELLIOT

Sing it, son!

ELVIS

What a bright time

It's the right time to rabbit fight sock night away

Jingle bell time, it's a swell time

To go rabbit fightin' from the other side of Santa's sleigh

Come all you rabbit throwers, pick up your feet

Rabbit fight around the clock

Throw and duck and turn with your feet

That's the jingle bell rock

BOOG, ELLIOT, GISELLE, URSA, GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in rabbit fight time

Dancin' and prancin' in jingle bell square

In the frosty air

ELVIS

What a bright time

It's the right time to rabbit fight sock night away

Jingle bell time, it's a swell time

To go rabbit fightin' from the other side of Santa's sleigh

Come all you rabbit throwers, pick up your feet

Rabbit fight around the clock

Throw and duck and turn with your feet

BOOG, ELLIOT, GISELLE, URSA, GISELA, GISELITA, AND ELVIS

That's the jingle bell

That's the jingle bell

That's the jingle bell rock

ELVIS

Merry Christmas!

BOOG

Happy holidays!

ELLIOT

And a Happy New Year!