#bergen_county

Some times he chuckles at some child's greed, and talks them down after glancing at a desperate parent.

And other times, he hears something that seems to make him 'sad smile', and you just know that child has asked for something good to happen to a loved one

"I told you, Santa has lots of helpers. I mean, he can't be everywhere at once."

"But Mister Torad would have said if he worked for Santa."

"Santa's got an NDA that's a real bear to work around" Dirk says. Clearly his adopted mom has taught him a few things

Connor looks a little dubious, but Dirk has no reason to lead him astray...

"That's a non disclosure ..agreement." he says "Grumps sign one to keep santa's secrets, it's like an oath kind of"

"And Oaths are serious business."

A slow nod.