Because he had kept so many things from his parents, Julian felt like crawling into a hole.
   Surprisingly, his parents were listening very carefully.
   - I understand ... said his mom. The situation is very serious.

   She was pacing back and forth, thinking out loud.
   - We need to find a way to reach the sky ... Christmas will be here soon ... A sleigh ... We have to fly through the night ... Study a map of the stars ... Right, that's what we have to do!