- Noel: [groans] You were right. Finding Santa, finding a mother, it was a silly idea all along. What a waste of time.
- Nick: Well, as usual, you're completely wrong. It wasn't silly, and it wasn't a waste of time. As a matter of fact, I think it was... well, kinda noble. *I* was wrong.
- Noel: You're not... sorry you came with me?
- Nick: I'm just sorry we didn't find a mom for Sarah.
- [they hug]
- Noel, Nick: I can't believe I'm hugging a...
- Nick: --cat!
- Noel: --dog!
- Nick: Come on, let's go home.
- Noel: Lead on, Maestro.