Merry Christmas, Mr. Carroll

Merry Christmas, Mr. Carroll is an episode of The Brothers series.
== Plot ==
Danny has to do a report on the true meaning of Christmas by Christmas Eve. Upset, Danny carelessly speeds away on his bike, causing Marlon and Corey to spin out of control. Danny runs over Mr. Carroll's flowers, causing Mr. Carroll to yell at him, Danny responds by calling him a grouch. Danny writes a HUGE list of what he wants for Christmas. Danny is ordered by Jeff to get going on his paper route. Danny does a slapdash job on his paper route, causing a paper intended for Mr. Carroll to be soaked. Mr. Carroll orders Danny to get him a fresh paper, lest he file a customer complaint, which makes Danny late to deliver his list and forget to write his essay.
Danny falls asleep, which then starts his adventure. He first meets an old version of Jeff who is the Spirit of Christmas Past.
Christmas Past: When the Brothers were tiny, Jeff was still living in the ramshackle cabin seen in the pilot episode. The Brothers said the only gifts they could afford for Jeff were an eraser, pencil and piece of paper, to which Jeff replies that is perfect for what he has in mind. He immediately uses the gifts to compose a song and the Brothers have a good time singing. Danny recalls a good time, but then is met by Corey, the Spirit of Christmas Present, who shows what will come.
Christmas Present: Danny is so wrapped up in what he will get that he ignores Jeff's orders to get going on his paper route. Mr. Carroll does not get his paper, but is not a grouch, as he tells his pet cat Ebenezer that families are probably having a good time with Christmas preparation, but himself being a widower, has no family and no way to connect with the world save for the daily paper. Danny is surprised and does not want to see anymore, but is met by Marlon as the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come.
Christmas Yet to Come: Danny eats the entire dinner, except Brussell sprouts (which Danny comments to the Spirit that he hates) making Danny fatter than Corey. Danny jumps to greet Grandma and Grandpa, who are knocked over and sent to the emergency room. Back home, a bandaged Grandma and Grandpa say the doctor said they will be out of their casts by the end of April, and Danny said that is perfect for them to expect his list for the next Christmas that had not happened yet! Danny jumps up and down exclaiming for himself, causing the Murphy residence to collapse. Frightened by the monster he has become, Danny wakes up and repents.
Afterwards: Danny helps Coreyin the kitchen, helps Marlon give a large gift to Jeff, and composes his essay. He then invites Mr. Carroll to spend Christmas with the Murphys, and a grateful Mr. Carroll joins in on their Christmas carols.
== Characters ==
* Danny Murphy
* Marlon Murphy
* Corey Murphy
* Jeff Murphy
* Grandpa Murphy
* Grandma Murphy
* Mr. Carroll
* Ebenezer (Mr. Carroll's Cat)
== Songs ==
* "The Brother Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
* "Here Comes Christmas"
== Trivia ==
* The title is a reference to the 1983 movie Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.
* Alvin's overall dream is a parody of A Christmas Carol.
Category:The Brothers: Season 7