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[Music]

Santa Claus, I see you walking down the

road. Tell me, where do those rasly

reindeer up and go?

You should be flying in that old sleigh,

but you're here hoofing it, my friend.

Those boots ain't made for walking

through the snow.

Wo ho where did the reeer go? Aren't

those magical mountain caribou on the

clock?

Wo ho where did the reeer go? If you

can't fly that magical Christmas sleigh,

get out and walk.

Ho ho ho.

Get out and walk.

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night.

Holy

night,

all is

all is bright.

Brown young

mother

and child.

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>> Todd,

I've been thinking a lot lately.

>> Yeah, me too, Emma.

>> And this whole you and me thing.

>> Yeah,

>> it just isn't working. What are you

talking about? I thought everything was

going great. Emma, I think I'm ready to

take it to the next step with you. You

know what I mean? You and me building a

real life here together.

>> You see, that's the thing, Todd. I love

this place. I do. But it's not enough. I

want to travel. I want to go places, see

things, do things.

Here, look.

These.

They're amazing.

I would love to do those things,

but we have to be realistic. I have my

business.

>> Your father's business.

>> You have your diner.

>> But Todd, there has to be more to life

than pushing meatloaf on Thursday and

topping up coffee cups.

>> What about Alice?

You two have had it really rough these

last few years, and I admire every ounce

of fight that you have in you. But Emma,

that is ain't going to put your sister

through college. I can.

>> Sorry, Todd. I can't marry for money.

>> This isn't about money.

This is about history. Our history.

When you're ready to wake up and stop

dreaming, give me a call. But don't wait

too long. Opportunities come and

opportunities go. Timing is everything,

babe.

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Todd, wait.

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Heat. Heat.

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Oh my god.

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You're unfocused. Remember what I taught

you. Instinct. Instinct always comes

first.

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What's going on?

Tell me what the trouble is.

Jeffrey,

in 7 days time, I'm to marry a perfect

stranger in front of thousands of other

perfect strangers. And you ask me what

the trouble is. Well, I think perfect

strangers stretching it a bit. But uh I

get your meaning.

>> I mean, it's archaic. Who ever heard of

an arranged marriage in this day and

age? For goodness sake.

I mean, Isabelle, yes, she's she's very

sweet and certainly she's very

beautiful, but there's just no spark.

Spark

>> exactly.

>> And what does your bride to be think

about all this?

>> I have no idea. I think the poor girl

read about it in the bloody newspapers.

>> Duncan,

I've watched over you since you were

born. As your trusted confidant and

valet, but more importantly, as your

friend and as your friend, I implore you

follow your heart. Not what tradition

and certainly not what the ministry has

to say. You speak treason

fluently.

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Come on.

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la.

>> Hey lady, want to buy some flowers and

help a poor kid get to New York City?

Running a special right now for big

sisters.

>> Thanks kid, but I didn't make enough

today to buy the vase, let alone the

flowers.

>> Think so slow, huh?

Well, how did it go with the king of

cars?

>> Oh, that good, huh? Don't worry about

him. He'll get over it.

>> When I told him no, he actually said,

"Timing is everything, babe."

>> That must have stung.

So

>> power sales swings slow but they'll pick

up the season

la

we now are gay apparel La

the ancient U tide carol la.

Listen to this. Belmont's royal family

is a stayed and lifeless relic of a

medieval past. And it is time to create

a true 21st century republic.

Well, at least we still have the support

of the prime minister.

>> That was the prime minister.

>> Then it's settled. He's sitting next to

your mother during the reception.

>> Is everything all right, dear? You

haven't touched your feeasant.

>> I want you to call this wedding off.

>> Why on earth would I do that?

This is going to be the most spectacular

Christmas wedding that this country has

ever seen.

>> Isabelle is a terrific young woman.

She'll make an ideal princess.

>> I'm not in love with her.

>> Oh, that. Well, what's love got to do

with it?

>> You don't think love's important?

>> Don't be silly, Duncan. It's only a

wedding.

>> Dad,

>> when you and mom got married, didn't you

love each other?

>> Well, yes, of course.

We were very lucky.

>> I still remember the first time I laid

eyes on you.

>> The Duke of Norwood's ball. There wasn't

a more beautiful woman in all of

Balemont. And there still isn't.

>> You see, I want that. I want to know

what true love is. I I I need to know

for myself.

>> Duncan, there are much bigger things at

stake here than love. Did you know that

after Prince William's wedding, support

for the British royals rose by over

150%.

>> Well, can't you just add a 3-day holiday

to the calendar or reduce taxes or

something?

>> I cannot and I will not be a part of

this conversation,

and I'm not calling off the wedding. And

besides, I've already sold the cable and

internet rights

children.

>> Well,

well, there you have it.

What is it? Another woman?

>> No.

>> Another man?

>> Father, please.

>> I just

What's the problem? I You've had plenty

of time to find a suitable girl.

>> I know. I've gone out with about a dozen

women, and I've never found one that I

couldn't live without. I mean, isn't

that the point? Isn't that what it's

supposed to be? That you you couldn't

live without them? H.

It's hard to explain, but when it

happens,

you'll know it.

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I can't do this.

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Are you crazy?

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You

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are

right.

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Alice, breakfast.

>> Thanks.

So, big sis, I've been thinking.

>> Uh-oh, not again.

>> Very funny.

Anyway, I've been saving up some cash

and I was thinking how drab this place

is. And

how about I buy us a Christmas tree?

Come on, Emma. It's been 3 years.

Can we talk about it later?

>> We can, but we never do.

>> I'll think about it. Okay.

A Christmas tree didn't kill our

parents. A car did.

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Don't forget your flower forms.

You got a quot to me if you're going to

help your school make that trip.

>> I've got him in my backpack. Don't

worry.

>> I'm your big sister. It's my job to

worry.

Now, come on or we'll both be late.

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I don't understand why I can't have my

brie omelette and black pudding. I am

the bloody king after all.

>> You do want your royal robes to fit,

don't you? Now, just stick to the

oatmeal,

>> your majesties.

>> Uh, thank you, Jeffrey. Oh, separate out

the sports section for Duncan, will you?

He's always so rabid about the results.

>> Where is Duncan? He's 15 minutes late.

>> I'm afraid the prince is not at home.

>> What do you mean the prince is not at

home?

>> Well, he's gone, your majesty.

>> Gone?

>> Exactly. I went up this morning to rouse

him, and uh I noticed that his bed had

not been slept in, and his travel case

and some clothes are missing.

>> But the wedding's in one week. I don't

have time for this kind of nonsense.

>> On the contrary, Ariana, perhaps this is

exactly the kind of nonsense the boy

does need. Time alone to sort things

out.

>> Don't be ridiculous.

>> Well, he's a grown man and he's proving

it to us right now.

>> I won't stand for it.

>> Jeffrey, endeavor to fight him for us,

will you?

>> Oh, uh, most certainly. Of course, your

majesties.

Actually,

I wonder where he has gone.

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>> In 100 ft, turn right, then continue

north to the New York Expressway.

>> North? Which way is north?

>> Continue for another half mile.

>> The sink.

>> Recalculating.

Yes, thank you.

>> Recalculating.

>> Turn east, then make a Uturn.

>> Look, could you just tell me how to get

back to the main road, please?

>> Continue another 400 ft.

>> In 100 ft, turn right.

>> Okay,

>> continue for another mile.

>> Fairly certain this isn't where I'm

supposed to be.

Okay, according to this, you should be

able to go.

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>> You have arrived at your destination,

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>> bugger.

This is just marvelous.

>> Yes. Thank you.

For goodness sake.

Put her down here.

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>> How's the lift?

>> Well, I have some good news and I have

some bad news.

>> All right. Good news is I don't see any

major body damage, just a few scratches.

>> Fantastic. What's the bad news?

>> The entire undercarriage of your car is

trashed.

>> That is bad news.

>> Can you fix it?

>> No, this is a rental car. I'm not

allowed to fix it.

>> So what now?

>> Well, they come and get it when they're

good and ready.

>> Marvelous. Is there another rental

agency in town?

>> Sorry, no. You're going to have to take

a train into the city and pick up

another car there. just a couple hours

away. I think I have a schedule around

here somewhere. Let me go check.

>> Thank you.

>> I can come in later if you need me.

Okay, I'll see you. Okay, sounds good. I

love you. I am

Hey. Uh, where's Kenny hiding? Uh,

>> he's um he's inside. Well, I'm selling

Christmas bouquets to benefit the high

school orchestra's trip to New York.

Interested in buying one?

>> Um, well, it looks like you're all sold

out.

>> No, silly. I don't carry them with me.

You order them now and then they'll be

delivered right to your door on

Christmas Eve.

>> Oh, well, um I'd love to help, but I I'm

afraid I can't really use any.

>> Really? I find it very hard to believe

that someone like you doesn't have

anyone they'd like to give some pretty

flowers to.

>> Someone like me, huh?

>> I know someone who would love to get

some beautiful flowers from someone like

you on Christmas Eve.

>> Well, in that case, uh maybe I'll take

two.

>> That'll be $50. Just make sure the right

person gets them on Christmas morning.

Okay,

>> she will.

>> So, I have you down for two bouquets.

Uh, Mr.

>> uh, David

>> Alice, you're not bugging my customer,

are you?

>> Not in the least.

>> Looks like the next train isn't until

tomorrow.

>> Marvelous. Is there somewhere around

here I can get a bite to eat and a cup

of tea?

>> Oh, there's a diner that's uh down the

street to the right. They have the best

food in town.

>> Fantastic. Thank you. Thanks.

>> What?

>> You're not playing matchmaker with your

sister who's already tied up with Todd,

are you?

>> She was tied up, but now it's one of

those off again, offagain kind of

things. See you around.

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Denver omelette with hash browns

smothered and covered.

>> Thanks, Max.

>> Don't look now, honey.

>> Want me to shoe him out for you?

>> No, it's my mess. I'll mop it up.

>> Hey, Emma.

What looks good today besides you? Horby

fashion eggs.

>> We're all out.

>> Emma, wait.

I think we should give this another

chance. I mean, you've had a night to

think about it. And you know that I'm

the right guy for you. You're the right

girl for me.

>> If you're not going to order anything,

I've got a restaurant to run.

>> Hey, Emma. I didn't get my toast.

>> Sorry, Jerry. I'm on it.

>> Oh, please.

Now,

>> don't make the biggest mistake of your

life.

Everything you've ever wanted is

standing right in front of you.

>> I really need to get back to work.

>> Hey, just

I tell you what, Christmas is in seven

days.

Let's make it a merry one.

>> No promises.

>> Just think about it.

I'll talk to you later.

>> You don't think he's Mr. Right?

>> He's Mr. Not right now.

>> Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't mean to. It's

>> okay.

That's you.

me.

I'm I'm sorry. Have we met

>> over at the garage? You were across the

road.

>> That was you.

>> We'll just take a seat and someone will

be right with you.

>> Thank you.

>> Emma, number three is ready for their

order.

>> I'm on it.

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>> Grits.

Cheesy grits.

Pigs and blankets, bacon waffles. Only

in America.

>> Welcome, mister. You need a little time

to look at the menu?

>> Uh, well, there's uh such a lot to

choose from. What would you recommend?

>> Everybody likes our biscuits and gravy.

>> I'm sorry. Biscuits and gravy.

>> Yeah, biscuits and gravy.

>> Oh, I see. I think perhaps we might call

them scones. Um, well, why not? Let's

try that. I suppose you have any major

broken leaf

>> tea.

>> Be right back.

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>> Thank you.

>> Coffee?

>> Uh, no thank you, Emma. I'll uh stick

with tea.

>> How'd you know my name?

>> Well, I suppose everything about you

just seems to say Emma,

>> and it's on your name tag. Oh,

>> I'm David.

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>> You're not from around here, are you,

David?

>> I didn't think it showed.

>> No, I'm from Europe.

>> Which country?

>> Just Europe. It's really more like one

ginormous country these days, you know.

>> Yeah, I I I read about that in the

travel brochures.

>> In the travel brochers.

>> Mhm. I plan to go there one day when I

can.

>> Well, you should. I uh I think you'd

love it.

>> So, what are you doing here? Did your

car break down?

>> In a manner of speaking, yes.

>> I'll be taking the train out tomorrow.

>> Oh, that's too bad.

>> About the car?

>> Yes.

>> Well, it it it hasn't all been bad,

>> right?

Tasty, huh?

>> Delicious.

>> Well, let me know if there's something

else I can get you.

>> Thank you. Actually, see as you were

kind enough to ask. I need a place to

stay for the night.

I mean, a hotel, of course. Not um

>> right, there's a bed and breakfast at

the end of the street. Just take a ride

at Main Street.

>> Thank you.

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Hi. Can I help you?

>> Good afternoon, Nancy. I'd like a room,

please.

>> Absolutely. For how many nights?

>> Just the one. I'm taking the train out

tomorrow.

>> Where are you headed?

>> I suppose wherever the winds of fate

take me.

>> The winds of fate. I remember them.

That's what brought me here.

>> And what happened?

>> Two kids and a mortgage.

You'd be surprised. This town has a way

of keeping people from leaving.

>> Well, uh, not me.

>> Whatever you say. I'll need to see

identification in a major credit card.

>> Of course.

>> Oh my.

I don't think I've ever seen a black one

of those before.

>> Well, actually,

>> is there a problem?

>> Could I pay you in cash instead?

>> I only use this for the incidentals.

>> Still, I'd rather just give you a

deposit if it's all the same.

>> You're not in any kind of trouble, are

you?

>> No, not at all. I just like to avoid the

foreign currency exchange rates.

>> I see. Sure. That'll be $85.

>> Great.

>> And you're in 2B.

>> Thank you.

>> You look familiar. Have you stayed with

us before?

>> First time in Aurora.

>> Oh,

>> perhaps I just have one of those faces.

>> Maybe that's it.

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Did you eat yet? I brought you

something.

>> Thanks, but I had some cereal.

>> Uh-uh. I'm not going to let you become

one of those kids. It's got protein.

>> Peanuts.

>> Peanuts count.

So, how was your day today? Interesting.

>> I know what you mean.

>> Come on, you've got to admit he was

tall, handsome, and he's got that

accent.

>> Alice, I appreciate the thought, but

really, what does anyone know about him?

>> I know he wasn't wearing a ring. So, you

have no idea what kind of dark secrets I

might be hiding.

>> Well, there's only one way to find out.

>> Yeah, Betty comes back to the diner for

breakfast tomorrow.

>> Knock it off, Sareno. Besides, you know

I don't work tomorrow.

>> Sorry, I wasn't thinking.

>> What you reading?

>> It's all about this mysterious nobleman

who brings a single woman back to his

elegant manner estate to become a

governness for his young daughter.

H.

>> You'd wish this on me, wouldn't you?

>> Doesn't this guy turn out to be a

vampire?

>> I just think it's interesting that tall,

dark, and handsome comes to town just as

you're breaking up with the car king.

It's like it was meant to be.

>> Sorry, not taking relationship advice

from a 17-year-old.

>> Remember, timing is everything, babe.

>> Don't stay up too late reading that

junk. It's not junk. It's gothic

romance.

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checking out.

>> Yes, thank you.

>> Well, it was nice having you,

Prince Duncan.

I beg you pardon.

>> I looked your name up from the credit

card. I just knew you looked familiar. I

just knew it.

>> I'm afraid you must be mistaken.

>> I never miss an issue.

>> I see. Look, you you mustn't tell us

all. Let me uh let me give you a little

>> Oh, no. No. Don't even

>> You're sure?

>> Look, with as much as I love reading

about this stuff, your secret is safe

with me.

However,

if when this is all over, maybe you

could tell everyone about

>> the delightful little bed and breakfast

I discovered here.

>> That would be just wonderful.

>> Of course.

>> Hope to see you back again soon. We have

a beautiful honeymoon suite.

>> Just saying.

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They'll be delivered on Christmas Eve.

>> Morning, Alice. How are sales going?

>> As of today, I've sold six bouquets.

>> Six?

>> Mhm.

>> Well, you'll be well on your way to the

Big Apple in no time at all.

>> Thanks to people like you.

>> Thought you had a train to catch.

>> Well, I uh I had a little time to kill.

>> Coffee?

>> When in Rome?

>> So, what time's your train?

um in a little while. Why do you ask?

>> I just uh I wouldn't want you to miss

it.

>> Well, thanks. I'm sure I'll be fine.

>> So, any exciting plans for the day?

>> Nope, not me.

>> And uh your sister around at all?

>> Um no, she she's not working today.

>> She never works on the 19th of December.

>> Oh, that's rather a shame. I was hoping

I might say goodbye.

>> Well, that's nice.

>> Thanks.

>> You hungry?

>> U vanished.

>> You want some pigs in a blanket?

>> How many pigs are we talking here

exactly?

>> I'll have to look under the blanket.

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I have some good news for change.

Alice got accepted into State

University.

I know that's what you'd always hoped

for. She's worked so hard for it.

The only problem is

I'm a little short on cash right now.

like

$30,000 short.

So, I've had to make some really hard

decisions.

Please forgive me for what I'm about to

do.

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Emma

>> David,

what are you doing here?

>> Uh, well, I popped out for a walk and I

looked up and there you were.

>> I thought you had a train to catch. Oh,

>> I do. U, but I had some time to kill and

uh well, I thought I might see something

interesting. And did you?

>> I think so.

I'm I'm sorry. I'm intruding. I should

go.

>> No, it's okay. I'm fine.

>> You're sure?

>> Well, in that case, I still have a

couple of blocks left in me. Perhaps you

might accompany me for a while.

>> Sure. Come on.

>> Great.

>> This is Aurora.

Four square blocks. Established in 1876.

population.

>> Yeah.

>> Well, I think it's rather beautiful.

>> It's always been a family town. Folks

spend their whole lives here. They're

born here. They marry here. They raise

their kids here. And

>> what about you?

>> Born and raised.

>> And your parents?

I was just having a little chat with him

before you came up.

>> I'm sorry. I didn't realize.

>> It's okay.

So, now it's just me and Alice.

When we're little, our folks used to

bring us here and we'd all make snowmen

and snow angels together.

>> I'm sorry, snow angels.

>> Oh, come on. Don't tell me you don't

make snow angels where you come from.

>> I haven't the foggiest idea what you're

talking about.

>> You're serious.

>> My family's idea of the great outdoors

was a tour of the Alps in a heated motor

car. Wait, you've been to the Alps?

>> Every spring without fail.

>> Wow. You've never made a snow angel?

>> I'm afraid that singular pleasure has

eluded me.

>> That's just

unacceptable.

>> I quite agree.

>> Let's fix that.

>> Great. What do I do?

>> Okay, stand here. Drop your bag.

>> Okay,

close your eyes tight.

Stick your arms out like a bird.

>> I feel quite ridiculous.

>> Perfect. Chin up.

>> What now?

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>> Was that absolutely necessary?

>> Shh.

>> No. I want you to wave them like this.

>> There. You're doing it.

>> I'm doing what? I'm making a snow angel.

>> The best ever.

I can't believe you never played in the

snow when you were a kid.

>> I played in the snow.

>> Snowball fights, ice forts, huh? Huh?

>> Not exactly. I was captain of the

curling team when I was at university,

though.

>> Curling? That sounds like some pretty

serious stuff, Buster.

>> I'll have you know, it's very serious.

>> All designed to keep up the family

honor, of course. You know, I seem to

have spent so much of my time appeasing

them. I've never really had the

opportunity to do my own thing, you

know, to take risks, to have a

meaningful relationship,

you know. I've never even been in love.

>> Wow.

And I was feeling sorry for me.

>> You trust me?

>> I don't know.

Should I?

>> Absolutely not. But you're going to.

>> Here we go again.

Okay, I just want you to relax.

>> Okay,

>> just loosen up and hold on. Okay.

>> You've seriously never done this before.

>> Like I said, my parents are rather on

the conservative side.

>> Oh, you said you wanted to take a risk,

right?

>> Yeah.

>> You're not worried, are you?

>> Purdling down a mountain side on a

runaway sleigh with nothing to stop us

but some bloody large trees.

>> What's to worry?

>> Glad you feel that way. Pass me your

phone

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>> in case we don't make it. Smile.

>> Oh Jesus.

>> Ready.

>> One.

>> Oh god.

>> Two.

Three.

[Applause]

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Oh my

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David.

David, are you okay?

David.

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[Laughter]

Are you sure you're okay?

>> I'm fine. Just an old injury playing up.

>> I wouldn't normally mention it, but I

served a couple of years in the

military.

>> Really? How did that happen?

>> National service. It's mandatory in my

country regardless of what your parents

think is best for you.

>> So, were you like a commando or

something?

>> No, I was a cornet in the cavalry.

>> Oh, corette.

Second left tenant in horseback.

>> That's what I said.

>> Cupcakes.

>> Why not?

>> Two coffees and two buttercreams.

Thanks, Wendy. You got it.

>> I'm glad I took the time to check out

your little town. It's everything you

said it would be.

>> I wouldn't steal you wrong. Plus, I have

more time.

>> You know, with the snow and the icicles

and all the little lights,

you must have had some truly magical

Christmases here.

>> You used to

not so much lately.

You know how it is. I just don't

always have a lot of time to celebrate.

>> Well, I mean, you run your own business.

I'm sure that takes a lot.

>> The diner was my father's dream,

but now it barely makes enough to keep

the lights turned on, but I've been

determined to keep dad's dream alive.

And at what cost to your own dreams?

And Alice, doesn't she want to have a

proper Christmas?

>> She does.

and she will.

>> Thank you.

>> But what I really want is to see what

life is like in other places. Must be so

fascinating, different. I mean, I love

this little town. I do. But I know that

there's this big old world out there

waiting for me.

I wish that I could show you that world.

>> I guess you missed your train.

>> There'll be another one.

So, can I see you again tomorrow?

>> Maybe.

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Here

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we are.

Oh, she's very pretty, isn't she?

Yeah, she is very

>> someone looks happy.

>> I think you might be confusing happiness

with sheer terror.

>> Tell me, is there something going on

here?

>> I don't know.

I'm kind of new at all of this

and I don't think my timing was terrific

with today being, you know,

>> I know

her parents were good people.

It's so sad.

>> What happened to them?

>> It was a car accident four years ago

today. They just bought their Christmas

tree and they were driving home when

they hit a patch of black ice.

Emma and Alice were pretty banged up.

But Bruce and Julie didn't make it.

>> How terrible. M It's always hard to lose

a parent, but to lose both of them in

that way at Christmas time.

It's just tragic.

>> I had no idea.

And now Emma is raising her sister,

Alice.

>> Yep. She's put her entire life on hold

to take care of her little sister. That

and keeping her father's diner open.

Well, that's what drives her every day.

Emma is a remarkable girl.

So, how do you know her?

>> We met at the diner. She showed me

around this afternoon.

>> Mhm.

>> Would that have something to do with why

you missed your train today?

>> It might have something to do with that.

Yes.

Now, I know this is none of my business,

but

let's just say hypothetically

someone were interested in Emma

and they asked my advice.

>> Go on.

>> Well, with everything that she's been

through,

I think she would really appreciate it

if someone were to offer her some help

for a change.

hypothetically.

>> Of course.

Thanks for the tea.

[Music]

Your Majesty.

>> Anything?

>> He's still here.

>> What about the train?

>> May he never boarded?

>> Why not?

>> I'd venture to say he was highly

distracted.

>> What kind of distraction?

>> 5'8, blue eyes.

Good work, Jeffrey.

>> Would you like me to intervene, sir?

>> Don't rush him. Not yet. Just stand

close by in case he needs you. And be

sure to report to him.

>> Very well. What about the queen?

>> Let's just keep this between ourselves

for now.

>> Understood, your majesty. Oh, and uh

good night.

>> Yes. Good night.

[Music]

Ah,

>> there you are, my love.

>> Is there any news on Duncan?

>> No, my love. Nothing yet.

>> I know. It's all my fault. I've driven

him away. It's as simple as that.

A wedding of this magnitude would be

stressful on anyone.

>> It wouldn't be a wedding of this

magnitude if it wasn't for me. I mean,

you only get married once, and I just

wanted this to be the most perfect

wedding. And now we have everything at

stake.

>> Ariana,

they're just titles, that's all. I was

Duncan's age once, and I know what he's

going through. He just needs time,

that's all.

Really?

>> Don't think I didn't have reservations

even about our wedding.

>> Well, that's true.

And we worked out all right, didn't we?

>> Yes, we did.

And that's because no one made us get

married. We got married because we

wanted to. And I promise you, all will

be well and Duncan will come home.

It's certainly better.

[Music]

I have a delivery.

>> Oh, these are gorgeous. Let me see.

>> Oh, they're for you.

>> From you know who.

I know you need your time to think, but

don't take too long. Only 5 days until

Santa leaves you under my tree. Love,

Todd.

Okay, take these.

Good morning. You know, I'm beginning to

think you don't actually have a train to

catch it all.

>> Why is there a for sale sign outside?

I

>> think it's time to wake up and realize I

can't keep going like this and the money

would come in handy.

>> Maybe I could help you.

>> What?

>> Emma, it's Christmas. This place should

be packed. And really, it's dead than

Mother's Day at an orphanage. Look, what

I'm trying to say is that perhaps

selling the diner isn't the only option.

Maybe we could liven things up a little

bit. We could at least try.

>> We

>> Yes. Let me introduce your customers to

some new dishes. Something a little bit

out of the box.

What do you have to lose?

>> You're serious?

>> Absolutely.

>> All right. What do you have in mind?

>> Here's what I was thinking.

Here

[Music]

you go. Everything on your list except

for sew it. Nobody here knows what sew

it is.

>> Okay. Well, thanks for trying, Max.

>> I am dying to see what you're going to

do with all this stuff.

>> Well, I've got a few tricks up my

sleeve. Do you have a passion for

international cuisine?

>> I like cooking for people, if that's

what you mean.

This burger flipping is only temporary

until I open my own place.

>> Really? Your own place?

>> It'll be the only gourmet restaurant in

all of Aurora.

But first, I I got to pass the entrance

exam to get into culinary school.

>> Well, what's stopping you?

>> Unfortunately, school learning was never

my thing. So, here I am slinging

omelets.

>> Well, I can help you if you like.

>> You have the time?

>> I'll make time.

Countdown's just a few more days till

Christmas.

Got to decorate.

>> Six.

>> Exactly.

>> You know the best piece of advice anyone

ever gave me? Trust your instincts. You

got this, Max.

>> I'm almost afraid to ask.

>> David's helping me on my interest exam.

>> Is that right?

>> Okay. What about the next one? 24. Wait,

>> 34.

>> Good. And remember, you have to include

that in your table.

>> Yeah, don't worry, Dave. I got this.

>> You got to pound it. Come on. Pound it.

Pound it. Explode it. And let it rain

down.

>> I'll work on it.

>> Come on.

You've played this before.

>> Your turn.

>> Well, I'm not really sure that uh

>> Come on, you have to have played pool

before.

>> Where I come from, we might call it

snooker.

>> Shut up and shoot.

>> Okay.

Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come

on. Come on. Come on. Come on.

>> You can't rush me. This is a very

precise sport.

>> Uhhuh.

>> I don't know what kind of snooker you've

been playing.

>> That was what you might call a warm-up

shot.

>> Sure.

>> Here, watch this.

[Music]

That was a lucky shot.

>> Who's a new guy? Towed him in a couple

days ago.

Did a number on his rental car.

>> You're holding it all wrong. Here. It

has to go between these two fingers

like that.

[Music]

>> Can't shoot or drive, huh?

>> You going to let the girl show you how

to play?

>> Go away, Todd.

>> No.

>> No. No, I want to see Doctor Who here

sink a shot.

Emma, come on.

You cannot seriously be interested in

Mr. Fancy Pants.

>> I believe the lady asked you to go away.

>> Hey, believe whatever you want, pal. All

right, just stay out of my way.

>> Todd, please.

>> Why don't you just walk away?

>> For what? You going to throw me out?

>> Yeah, if I have to.

>> You're embarrassing yourself, Todd.

Did Emma happen to mention to you that

she's engaged to be married?

>> We are not engaged.

>> We will be on Christmas.

So, why don't you just, you know, booger

off?

You people call it, right?

>> Okay. I've had enough of you. Thank you.

>> Not your fight. Oh,

>> come on. Put your fist up and stand

still. Let's go.

>> This

one.

Come back. Come back.

>> Show them.

[Music]

Look, this really might be none of my

business, but would you mind explaining

what just happened?

>> Todd's not a bad guy. He's just hurt,

and that makes a man crazy sometimes.

>> So, you actually went out with that guy?

>> I did.

We grew up together.

When you live in a small town like this,

you'll find there aren't a lot of fish

in the sea.

So

settling becomes a real thing.

>> Emma, do you hear yourself? I know.

It's just

after a while, you realize that

no one's going to show up on a white

horse and sweep you off your feet.

[Music]

There is no prince charming.

[Music]

Emma.

[Music]

>> Yeah,

[Music]

fairy tales do come true

sometimes.

>> Not for me, they don't. I have a few big

decisions to make.

For Alice's sake, I'm going to make

them. There's no rush, Emma. You have

everything going for you. You're young.

You're beautiful. Don't make a decision

now that you're going to regret.

>> It's easy for you to say. The jet

setting around the globe, the fencing,

the curling. You've had it pretty good.

>> And I would change it all for a normal

life.

>> Yeah, right.

>> I'm serious. You know, this town,

the snow, the lights,

the people.

Snow melts, David.

Lights come down.

It's all just an illusion.

>> Nancy told me about your parents.

>> Clabber mouth.

>> Emma, you are capable of so much. And

when I hear you talking about settling,

all I can think is that that world out

there will never get to see what you

have to offer.

>> Look, I have Alice's college piece to

think about. my parents' mortgage to pay

off and a failing business to unload.

Maybe I don't get to dream anymore.

Have you ever thought about that?

>> No.

Maybe I should have.

>> Do you trust me?

>> Uh-oh.

You want to get even, don't you?

Look, just let me pick you up at 5:00

tomorrow.

>> Bye, Emma.

[Music]

Emma

>> in here.

>> So, how did it go yesterday?

>> What's that?

>> Look, I know you're only 17, but I think

you can figure this one out for

yourself.

>> I I mean, h how did it get in here?

>> I was thinking about what you said.

You're right. It's just a tree.

Did David talk you into this?

>> No. Maybe. You want to help me finish

decorating?

>> Uh, yeah.

[Music]

Hold on, Prince. Whatever happened to

just passing through and going where

fate takes you?

>> Believe it or not, I think this is where

fate took me. Besides, you were the one

who said Emma might appreciate a little

more help.

I was thinking more along the lines of a

gift card for a massage or something.

>> Well, next time you might be a little

more specific.

>> Well, it sounds like things are heating

up with you and David.

>> I like him. He's different.

>> You know, I've never met anyone quite

like her before.

>> He's polite.

>> I mean, the girls back home, certainly

the ones that I go out with, they're

just so

>> proper,

>> dull. But Emma, you know, she's she's

she's different. She's smart. She's

funny. She's independent,

>> cultured,

>> freespirited,

>> chivalous,

>> sharp as attack,

>> considerate,

>> selfless,

>> welltraveled,

>> hardworking,

>> mature.

>> I mean, she even drinks beer and plays

snooker.

>> He said he wants to surprise me later.

So, what's the problem?

>> I can't stay forever.

I have to go home soon.

>> When he leaves, it'll be back to Todd

and the monster truck rallies. Look, I

never thought mom and dad would be gone.

Who knows how long anyone has?

Whatever time it is, however long it

lasts, just enjoy it. You promise?

[Music]

I've been looking all over for you.

>> Is something the matter?

>> Actually,

85. I passed.

>> What? I took the test last night after

work and they emailed me the results

this morning. I'm in.

>> Fantastic, Max. Well done.

>> I couldn't have pulled it off without

you, bro.

>> Well, I only pointed you in the right

direction. You did the rest yourself.

>> Yeah, guess I did, didn't I?

>> Come on, bro. Bang it.

>> Uh,

close enough.

>> Okay. Actually, you know, listen, I'm

glad you're here. I was wondering if I

might recruit you help for a little

something.

>> Sure. What do you need? Well, you know

I'm a sister, Alice.

>> Of course. Okay. Right. Listen to me.

It's all

[Music]

>> Alice,

>> come on in.

>> Is the lady of the house at home?

>> That depends. Is that for me?

>> I'm afraid not.

>> But that one is

>> Alice.

>> Well,

you look enchanting.

>> Thank you. You look pretty good

yourself.

>> Thank you.

Wow. A Christmas tree.

All set.

>> Mhm. Lead the way.

[Music]

Oh my goodness.

[Music]

I don't know what to make of all this.

It's like something out of a fairy tale.

>> Life itself is the most wonderful fairy

tale.

[Music]

Your carriage awaits.

[Music]

You

can't imagine

how good it feels to hold you right here

in my arms.

At this holiday

season,

I like to make a wish upon a shooting

star

and ask for

just one day.

When I have you near me,

I never want to let you go.

Just one dance.

I'm living a dream come true. As long as

I am here with you.

Here with you.

[Applause]

Here with you.

>> This is amazing.

I've always wanted to come here, but we

could never afford it. Well, it came

highly recommended.

And tonight, the whole restaurant is

yours.

>> You can't mean that.

>> I thought Zena should never travel the

world. I might try and bring the world

to you.

>> But why?

>> Every girl deserves to feel like a

princess at least once in her life.

I'd say your way overdue.

>> I love it. What happens next?

>> Well, perhaps you should ask the chef.

Oh my.

>> We'll begin with the smoked tadok soup

served with poached egg followed by

graax served chilled with toast points.

>> You made all that yourself?

>> I gave Max a few of my old family

recipes.

>> And for our main course, braze luren

stuffed with a black truffle dressing

with a warm bimmell sauce on the side.

M.

>> Enjoy.

>> Thank you.

I don't know what to say.

>> Well, where words fail, music speaks.

[Music]

>> Oh my goodness.

>> What do you think?

>> This is wonderful.

No one's ever done anything like this

for me before.

>> Chase

[Music]

feel like I'm dreaming.

>> You know, sometimes dreams do come true.

>> What are you trying to say?

>> I'm just glad you like it.

[Music]

[Music]

Can I help you with something, Todd?

>> You can. Is that poor guy still staying

here?

>> He is.

>> I'd like to have a word with him if you

don't mind.

>> Okay, I'll check and see if he's here.

But I don't want any trouble. You here?

I hear.

[Music]

[Music]

[Music]

He's not here, Todd.

>> Thank you for everything.

>> Anytime.

Thank goodness you're home.

>> What's up with you? You look like you've

seen a ghost.

>> It's kind of important.

>> Oh, all right.

Well, good night.

[Music]

night.

>> Well, Horus,

that certainly ended well.

>> What are you doing here? Didn't see your

car.

>> I parked around back.

>> Emma, you better sit down.

>> I hope there's a point to all this

secrecy.

How much do you really know about this

guy, David? Or shall I say Prince Duncan

Humphrey's of Balemont?

>> What?

>> Oh, it gets better.

Look at this.

He's getting married in a few days.

>> No.

>> I'm so so sorry. This is all my fault if

I'd never pushed you. If if I hadn't

sent him to the diner that day. He said

his parents were strict,

that they had a family business,

but this He's just out for one last

fling before tying the knot.

>> Get out of my house.

[Music]

>> Fine.

Christmas is just a few days away.

>> Get out.

>> You're going to look foolish.

Come on. I need to be alone.

[Music]

>> Good morning. Today's breakfast special

will be a proper international affair

with poached eggs, kippers.

>> Save it.

Duncan,

>> so you know,

I am sorry.

>> Is that the best you got?

>> I wanted to tell you.

>> Tell me what

that you lied about who you are.

>> I never said I wasn't a prince.

>> You got some nerve.

No,

just left out a few minor details.

family business.

I thought you were different.

>> I trusted you.

>> Please allow me to explain.

>> You're getting married on Christmas Day.

When were you going to tell me about

that?

After you'd had your little fun here.

>> Look, I know that this looks bad.

I'm sorry. I I I truly truly am. And the

truth is that that yes, I I haven't been

entirely forthcoming with you, but I

wanted to tell you honestly, I did. You

have to believe me that I left home

because I couldn't bear the thought of

being forced into a marriage with a

woman that I didn't love.

I came here to escape all of that.

>> Escape?

>> I never expected to fall in love here,

[Music]

but I did.

You know, by the time that I realized I

I couldn't figure out a way to tell you

the truth without

>> hurting me.

>> I wanted to tell you so many times.

>> And how long would it have been until

you needed to escape from me?

>> It's not like that at all.

You know, if I told you who I was, would

you have treated me the same? How would

I ever know that that you cared about me

for who I am?

>> You're a prince. You live in a castle.

You own your own country.

You're never going to settle down here.

>> Emma, please.

>> Shouldn't you be going? I'm sure you got

a lot of important things to do, like

planning a royal wedding.

>> Don't let it end like this.

>> How foolish do I look now?

Two men in my life and the honest one

turns out to be the used car salesman.

What are the chances?

I think you should leave

if that's what you really want.

[Music]

All the best at school, Max.

[Music]

The first time I saw you, I knew

spark that I couldn't undo.

Not even if I wanted to.

And in this moment,

>> so this is where you've been hiding.

Very quaint. Jeffrey, your closet back

at the palace is bigger than this.

>> How did you find me?

>> Well, you're not exactly a master spy.

Using cash was good idea. Paying for the

rental car with a credit card, not so

much.

>> Do my parents know?

>> Well, your father's been keeping up. And

for the record, he's been very

supportive. He understands you better

than you think, Duncan. I'm sorry about

the young lady. She seems very nice. You

know about that, too.

Come on, baby. I think it's time to go

home.

I think you might be right.

>> Come on, let's find a way.

>> I'll paint you a sky full of rainbows.

>> Come on, let's find a way. Find a way

home. I'll paint you a sky for the ring

alone.

[Music]

>> Come on, let's find a way.

Find a way home.

[Music]

>> Well, the good news is we were able to

get everything back on track.

Jolly good. Uh, what about the guests?

>> Oh, um, yes. Well, we did lose a few of

the politicians and the American

president ended up booking a golf

holiday instead, but for the most part,

we're all set. And best of all, our

ratings are off the chart.

>> Ah,

excellent.

What say you, Duncan?

>> How was your trip to America, darling?

It was um

character building.

>> May I be excused?

>> Oh, yes, certainly.

[Music]

What are you doing?

>> What does it look like?

>> We have staff for this.

>> Let them enjoy their dinner for goodness

sake.

>> Nonsense.

>> They haven't even got anywhere to sit.

Please, guys, go and finish eating in

the dining room.

>> In the royal dining room?

>> I don't dare, sir.

>> Please, I insist. Go and finish eating

in the royal dining room.

>> Thank you, sir.

You are a prince and you better start

acting like one.

>> And how is that exactly? Rude, entitled.

I was happy in Aurora and people like me

not because of a crown or because they

were supposed to, but because of who I

am inside.

I don't love Isabelle and I never have.

And your mega wedding isn't going to

change that.

Duncan's right, Ariana.

We've been fortunate,

but we can't expect him to be happy just

because we are.

Sometimes we have to listen to our

hearts.

You know, Emma might not be a duchess,

and maybe she didn't go to Oxford,

but she is the smartest,

hardest working,

most independent, free-spirited woman

I've ever met.

And the truth is that I am in love with

her.

>> Then why are you standing here? You

should be with her. It would be cruel to

keep you apart.

I don't know. She was pretty hurt when

she found out the truth about me.

>> Well,

it didn't stop you before.

At least give it a try.

>> What have you got to lose?

>> Don't worry. I'll call Isabelle's

family.

I'll let them down gently.

>> Thanks, Mom.

Um.

Oh,

>> better get your skates on.

[Music]

>> Little boy.

[Music]

If you want something, make it quick cuz

I'm closing up early today.

>> Can you at least try to cheer up? It's

Christmas Eve.

>> Sorry.

Just got a lot of stuff in my mind.

>> Got to stop thinking about him.

Turns out he has a crazy half cousin

locked in a tower room. And you're

right, he did turn out to be a vampire.

He turned out to be a prince.

He had some wild oats and he would have

sewed them too if he hadn't been tripped

up. It's all there is to it.

>> But he said that he loved you.

>> Men say a lot of things.

>> Did you love him back?

Yeah,

I did.

>> How do you know it was really love and

not just the fancy restaurant and the

cool accent?

>> It was like

every time we're together. I never

wanted it to end.

Never wanted to say goodbye.

Just want to keep going. Never stop.

Emma,

what if he felt the same way that you

did?

>> I guess I'll never know.

It's funny. Every school girl dreams of

being Cinderella, falling in love with

their prince charming.

I actually meet him and I throw him out

with the trash.

There, I said it. Happy,

>> ecstatic.

Now, if you don't mind, you're supposed

to drive me over to the train station.

>> Train station?

>> My flowers. They come in today. We're

supposed to pick them up, remember?

>> Completely forgot. Sorry. Good thing you

came by.

>> Timing is everything, babe.

[Music]

Can't wait to see the flowers.

[Music]

[Applause]

[Music]

I wonder where we go.

>> Oh, I think that's the break. Oh, come

on.

>> Maybe it's this one.

>> Flower delivery.

>> Hi.

>> Thank you.

>> Here, I'll help.

You're beautiful. You did good, kid.

[Music]

Emma.

[Music]

I've come to collect.

>> What?

>> I paid for two bouquets of flowers.

When the royal family pays for

something, we always collect.

>> Oh, well, you're just in time. Can take

your pick.

>> I already made my decision.

>> I choose the row standing in front of

me.

You can do better than me.

>> Not if I searched in a thousand summer

gardens.

The rose I desire if I was only in the

snow.

I love you, Emma.

And I believe you love me, too.

This is our chance. We have to take it.

Do you love me?

>> Yes.

But I can't do this.

I have to think about Alice. To heck

with Alice. College doesn't even start

till next fall.

>> And I believe you have your bridesmaid.

And I have my best man.

>> My train leaves in 30 minutes. So, what

do you say?

[Music]

>> No.

>> What do you say?

>> I love you, Emma.

Will you marry me?

>> Yes.

[Music]

[Applause]

[Music]

[Applause]

[Music]

Heat. Heat.

[Music]

[Music]