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Hello.

I'll be ready shortly, my darling sister.

Do you want me to hand this over to you? No.

I can probably just send that over to Grandma to wear.

I have my own dress.

Mama isn't always wrong, you know.

I know that.

But neither am I.

Your Highness.

I'm not sure what's more beautiful, the dress or...

The tourmalines you're wearing.

After three days of discussing rock and dirt, I wanted to wear something more

rock and roll.

Tell me, is it true your palace Christmas tree has tourmaline ornaments?

My mother insists that staff decorate the tree, but my sister and I love

admiring the completed spectacle.

Contracts are signed.

We both know that your superiors are more interested in the new vein of black

tourmaline for its use in modulating electromagnetic field.

My superiors underestimated you.

Happens on occasion.

Here's to a true negotiation.

Everyone's happy.

Well, let's celebrate.

Let's rock around the Christmas tree.

I am so sorry.

Of course, there's no keeping this to ourselves.

Thank you.

I was this close to not having an incident. And what's worse, my mother

blame the dress.

Cheers.

It's that time.

I'm enjoying the party.

Good. You've made playing carols around the piano cool again.

Well, I do think you contributed to that yourself.

Possibly.

Come with me. I haven't helped decorate the tree yet.

So, what's the charity your upcoming show is for? The charity is Wald and

They promote art in children's education.

Sounds like a very good cause.

And?

Exclusive Christmas Eve runway show?

That's big time.

I get it.

You don't want to talk about the line itself, but... But you'll walk it.

You're top of our list. Maya will reach out tomorrow.

But since you're not wearing one of my dresses, it seems you're also seeking

work from someone else.

Gotta stay current and keep everyone on their toes.

With my former assistant's work from his debut solo line, which Fashion World

said contained sparks of genius.

Which anyone with an eye could tell reward from your genius.

Which is why you'll always be at the top of my list.

You're the real thing.

Classic.

Don't worry. You'll find your spark again.

Well, who says I lost it?

Ah, good morning. Apparently I've lost my spark. And before you argue, I'm sure

our sales reports say the same thing.

What I was going to say is that this is common.

You'll get it back. How? It feels like my creative process has flown south for

the winter or, I don't know, been pushed out on an ice floe. Talent is a muscle.

You use it or you lose it.

Pity party for one.

I understand your frustration, but running your own studio is still using

creative talents.

It feels like... All busy work lately.

Bureaucratic design meetings or jumping through hoops for department store

buyers. All of which I thought I could avoid by opening my own studio. I

it was about avoiding someone telling you their vision rather than you telling

your team yours.

Yeah, my vision.

You have a good company and you are a good leader.

We're all here because of your creative process, so try using it now.

If you don't like your design, meetings, revise them.

See what you did there, but what I need is inspiration and time, so unless you

can add more hours to the day. Add more hours to the day, consider it done. How?

I'll hire another assistant.

No, no, no, no, no, no. We have been over this. We will focus on finding one

with administrative skills, not someone whose vision and career you will

nurture. For now, it's all about nurturing your vision.

You can delegate more and voila, more hours in the day.

Speaking of, which meeting is this?

Jumping groups for buyers.

The gala organizer is asking for preview pics of the line. Is there anything you

feel is fit to send?

Uh, no.

Okay.

Is this more comfortable than that stuffy dining room?

Oh, by the way.

Be on the lookout. We have a special delivery coming later.

Should I be worried?

I'll give you a hint. It's triangular.

It's almost like the forest.

And we're going to hang ornaments on it. But the staff already decorated the

trees per Mimol's instructions.

It could possibly hurt having an additional, more personal tree in our

suite. Well, it hurts since it's outside of the approved schedule.

She's going to be mad.

Well, she's already going to be mad.

So I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone.

There we are. And three, two, one.

Good morning, Mama. So nice of you to join us for breakfast.

What on earth were you wearing?

I knew you'd blame the dress.

But come on, wasn't it spectacular?

Just think of the headlines.

Oh, yes, the headlines.

Princess makes a splash.

Must you be so dramatic?

I must have been sick.

that you follow the approved schedule and directions. I'm going to be out of

town for the next few days, so you are going to be in charge of every last

detail of the Christmas Eve charity gala.

I'm counting on you.

The Foundation is counting on you.

Well, that's perfect, since we already nailed down all of the details.

We're actually ahead of the approved schedule.

Superfuge, Adriana has her UN meeting, but I am taking the day off.

That is incorrect.

The details are not nailed down.

The designer has failed to send him the preview pics of the gala fashion show

for my approval.

I suggest, since you have this luxury of time, that you fire

him. Find a replacement.

Wilson James is our designer. One does not fire Wilson James.

In fact, Wilson James doesn't ask for approval on anything.

You'll have a lot to talk about.

After you fire him.

One of these days you're going to have to pick your battles.

Why choose one when they're all my favorites?

She is giving you an excuse to go and talk to one of your fashion heroes. And

you're dragging your feet just to defy her.

Per usual, you're a flawless diplomat.

So, are you going to fire him?

No. I'll secure some preview pics, even if it has to be on my phone, so Mama can

relax. Even though preview pics take all the fun out of everything.

Maybe some subtle flattery without trying too hard.

Well, it does look fetching.

Mama is strict, but she loves us.

Of course she does.

She just wishes that we were born in reverse order.

If you were second in line, you would crush it.

Can you imagine what I would get away with if I were the spare?

It's so wasted on you.

You know, you don't give yourself enough credit.

I make it work.

It's just not a passion, like fashion design.

Your sketches are becoming more and more skilled.

I know you've been dropping in on the occasional class.

Well, at least that's what your phone location tracker says.

I decided long ago that I'm going to look at it this way.

I'm lucky.

Fashion gets to be a hobby.

Just for fun.

Well, that's a stress.

That was your design, wasn't it? A designer never tells.

I don't think that's a thing.

It was a vintage vine with some custom alterations.

Now. I will be turning my tracker app off now, and then I will deal with the

whole Wilson James issue, and then I'm going to be enjoying my day off in the

city. And that is all I will be telling you. I'm giving you the gifts so my mom

won't be able to grill you about my whereabouts.

Have you called your driver yet?

No, I downloaded a ride sharing app. I'm going to travel like a New Yorker

today.

Good news.

Your new assistant arrived today.

I don't remember agreeing to that. We agreed that you needed more hours in the

day. She seems very capable. She's worked with plenty of artists of your

stature. All administrative type duties.

Her name is Adele. Great. Fine.

When are new fabrics coming in? I remember ordering one that would make

sheath dress absolutely crunch.

Um, they should be here by now. Let me go check. No, no. I'll do it.

Maybe it'll remind me of my assistant days and shake some inspiration loose.

Crunch.

Uh, Steven, take these three and lay them out for me, okay?

Uh, excuse me. Hi.

Hi. Hello.

Why don't this elevate even a simple sheet to a whole new standard?

I'm sorry, who are you? What are you doing here?

I'm, uh... My name is... Adele. You must be Adele. Maya hired you, right?

Yes, um... I'm Adele.

Wilson James, nice to meet you.

Wilson James?

You're tougher than I thought you'd be.

Thank you.

Okay, grab this rack and follow me.

Okay, you just hang out here, all right?

Guess who's here?

Adele.

Wait, she's here already? She's early. Yeah, I'm certainly not administrative.

She was practically wrapping herself in fabric all starry -eyed.

Look, she's carrying a leather -bound portfolio.

How much do you want to bet that's her lookbook?

I'm sorry. People can be sneaky.

Let me put up another search. I'll make sure that we met the Wilson James.

She's wearing one of my shirts.

Yeah, that's the 2013.

Now that was a good line.

But it was!

What was she coming up with?

Not bad.

Nothing.

Watching her kind of reminds me of... Me?

Respecting parents?

Bold.

Unapologetic.

Having vision?

Hold that there.

Pin that there for me, tight.

Wilson James Studio.

Wait, did you just say this is Adele?

Yeah, that train has been unreliable lately.

You know what, Adele? Change of plans. Why don't we have you start after the

holidays? Yeah, I mean, just gotta... Shake it up here.

Yes, sure, of course. I'll be sure to reach out with a revised start date.

Well,

these aren't bad.

Wilson. Easy.

You see it too, don't you?

Did any of these say Wilson James to you?

Are you talking to me?

Because, yeah.

Wilson James from three years ago.

Not bad necessarily, just... It's dated. That's exactly what it is. It's a

rerun.

What do you think of her look?

Not bad.

Where are your pants from?

Eva DeLeon, fall 2018.

2018.

And your shirt?

Wilson James, Prada Porte.

Wilson doesn't do ready -to -wear.

Actually, yes.

2015. You say that like you're experimenting in college.

I don't care.

But a ready -to -wear line?

It generated the funds to start this studio and never do another one. It is

favorite top.

She's intermixed pieces that create the look that's timeless yet fresh.

There's timeless, and then there's dated, and I don't want dated. I don't

want what's today. I want what's next.

Are you a spy?

Perhaps stealing creative kernels for Takari?

Or someone else?

No, of course not.

At least I don't think so.

I know you're not Adele, the new assistant.

I hire everyone here, and I did not hire you.

I was outside with the fabrics, and I fell, and I was just getting up from...

And then I... Wait, why were you getting up? I was knocked to the ground, and I

think I hit my head.

I definitely have a sore spot.

So you just arrived, or... Look, I know something's not quite right.

I feel lost, literally. And I earnestly thought that I was this Adele person,

and I just forgot.

I suppose if you're a spy, you're a really bad one.

A really good one.

Not helping yourself here.

How hard did you hit your head?

Pretty hard.

Come with me.

I just want to check in with her.

Don't do it, Mama.

Just let her have her day off.

You've already called her today, haven't you?

How many times?

Oh, just once or maybe twice.

Only three times.

What is that unsightly thing behind you?

Oh, it's a rogue Christmas tree.

I'll tuck it away, Momo.

Good. And if you speak with Colette, let me know.

Thank you for the... I couldn't turn you away at Christmas.

Can I? Yeah.

Plus, you'll get to meet my daughter and... the more the merrier.

Too quiet.

Very suspicious.

Hello? I'm home!

Let's get you settled.

Okay.

Here you go.

Zoe.

Zoe.

Zoe. Zoe.

Aurora,

come out, come out. Wherever you are, we have company.

Good evening, Mom.

How's your day at work?

This little rascal is my daughter, Aurora.

Hello. And down the hall is her au pair, Zoe. We're playing hide and seek, but

sometimes Zoe forgets to seek.

Well, how else will she ever find a moment's peace?

So what's your name?

Uh, I guess we should stick with Adele.

You mean she doesn't have a name?

Well, I'm sure I do have one, but according to the MRI at the hospital, I

amnesia from a slight concussion, so I don't really remember.

I'm sure we'll find out soon.

The doctor said she shouldn't be alone, so while the appropriate authorities are

doing what they can, Adele will be staying with us and helping out at Uncle

Wilson's studio.

But for now, we are keeping her amnesia to ourselves.

Not even Uncle... Oh, especially not Uncle Wilson.

For now, Adele is simply our guest.

Is it a Christmas secret?

That's exactly what it is.

Isn't Christmas the best?

Absolutely. All right, now go find Zoe while I get Adele settled.

I'll go find her, but that's not how the game is played.

Shall we?

Let me show you.

I use this closet for extra storage. So among other things, it's actually

full of clothes.

Mostly Wolfman's designs, of course, but I'll see what else I can dig up for

you.

Wow.

Oh, my gosh.

Now this feels like Christmas.

Good morning, Mama.

I've been trying to call her, too.

Yes, I checked. I am in her room right now.

She is not.

I don't actually know where she is.

I'm not trying to cover for her. Well, of course I worry.

Maybe if you didn't egg her on.

Oh, you know what I mean.

I promise.

I thought morning might feel a little odd.

Thank you, this is home.

I'm here because we have work to do.

So, since we're your adoptive family for Christmas, we need to get you a

stocking, a special ornament for the tree like we all have, and, oh, maybe

that says Adele's first Christmas.

She's not a baby.

Then we can make an ornament.

Oh, speaking of making, we need to get the ingredients for your favorite

cookie.

Do you remember your favorite holiday cookie?

Better if you don't. Then we get to try a bunch and see what you like.

I like the way you think.

I'll go make a list. Okay.

Is it strange that I'm not sure I want to be found?

You must miss your own family on some level. I do feel this vague sense that

things aren't quite what they're supposed to be, but strangely

What I can't seem to figure out is, I can't remember my own name, but I can

remember, you know, years of fashion history and 15 years of Wilson's

and I can do a mean backstitch?

Well, perhaps your brain can't recover facts.

but it hangs on to gut instincts and passions.

Or maybe that's just what the movies tell me.

Hello. I bought a box of pastries, and I can't be left alone with them.

Oh, hello.

It's Adele, my new assistant.

Adele had a long commute all the way to Staten Island, and it was late and cold,

so I thought, why not just let her stay here?

In fact...

Maybe she should stay here all the way through the gala. That way, wasted hours

can turn into productive ones.

Okay.

Hey, I thought you said you were getting a real tree. This is not a tree. This

is artificial shrubbery. Don't knock my tree.

That was the first one Scott and I got when we couldn't afford more.

Plus, we're normally not here for the holidays. It just was in Aurora's room.

I know. It is all my fault we're not going to Mom and Dad's. I should never

taken this gala.

I talked you into it.

That's right.

You did talk me into taking the outlet. It's all your fault.

You should stay for breakfast.

Uncle Wilson!

Oh, there is my favorite girl.

Guess what?

I brought you a box of pale chocolate.

Can we eat off the Christmas plate?

It's a bit early, but sure. Grab four.

I think he's better off the Christmas lights.

I would use them all year long.

If mom left.

So, Adele, tell me, where did you study? You're clearly educated in skills and

fashion.

I picked up skills, you know, here and there.

And everywhere, and then sort of just, you know, piece them together.

Yeah, I get that.

Sure, you know, I bounce around a bit myself.

I thought it more freeing that way. Besides, the best school isn't actually

school at all. It's the endless practice out in the real world.

Exactly.

So you really don't want your brother knowing I have amnesia?

I'm not sure what it would hurt if I did.

I think it's best we keep this secret, just for now.

I'm afraid he wouldn't trust either of us if he knew we did this little adult

switch. I suppose I can understand that.

The show that's coming up on Christmas Eve?

It's huge.

Completely sold out.

I think it is the perfect opportunity for him to bounce back. To reclaim his

prestige and vision.

I don't want to do anything to jinx it.

Okay.

I have a feeling that your energy may lend well to a spark.

Just dodge.

Well, you have helped me a lot, and you do know your brother best.

I trust your judgment.

Good.

We'll certainly have to rush order some of these.

Every idea that doesn't work only worsens the time crunch to find

does.

I apologize. This is more of a personal assistant task, but I need you to go to

the Christmas craft fair and pick up some gifts.

There's some instructions there.

Aurora, something Christmassy. Maya, something purple.

Yeah.

If I may speak at a turn, I have an idea.

You're sitting here struggling for inspiration, looking at old reviews,

to muster up ideas for a gala that takes place on Christmas Eve, and yet you're

passing up possibly the most inspiring Christmas activity of them all?

Also, if you focus for too long, you exhaust your brain.

You should do this.

Uh, no. No, I am not a procrastinator.

Is that so?

I feel like you have your pick.

At a place like this, there is literally design inspiration everywhere. Or you

can let your mind drift.

Okay, which one should I go for?

Check out this pattern.

Check out that stitching.

Cooker should have demanded better.

Everything is fashion for you.

You're the one that brought up the design.

Yeah, but can you see what it is?

It's a dream.

You're right.

It's actually quite stunning.

Oh, look. Christmas ring toss.

Ah.

So, this is the supposed mindless activity.

Nothing to do with fashion here.

I don't know about that. I plan to win with style.

Thank you.

Ooh, not as easy as it looks.

Maybe you do better.

At least you might hit the tree. I suppose that counts for something.

Do you want to be a knockoff or an original?

Here.

Hold my portfolio.

Right. Because it's just a portfolio.

Did you see that?

Okay. Okay. Here. Hold my portfolio.

Ah!

So do we both win a prize?

I'll take that one.

Thanks.

Everything okay?

Bit of a headache.

Probably just hungry.

Follow me.

I'm all right.

We can head back now. No one is fainting on my watch. Please, eat.

Save me the disgrace.

I'll take one for the team.

It does look delicious.

Well, if you're going to keep traipsing around with that portfolio, you might as

well let me have a look.

I thought we were trying to prevent me from feeling woozy.

Well?

This one looks like you threw everything at it to see what it takes.

Don't think about how to...

Decorate the dress. Think about how to use the dress to decorate the client.

This one's playful.

Pushes the limits.

It's a bit avant -garde. It would be photographed beautifully, but ultimately

it's unwearable.

All this to say, none of this is really giving me a sense of who you are as a

designer.

But no argument?

What do you remark?

This.

No, what you're saying feels accurate. It's just... I don't know what to do

it. Well, figure out who your client is. And more importantly, figure out who

you are as a designer.

Yeah. It might be easier said than done.

Now, the hardest part is remembering who you are when every buyer, reviewer,

basically anyone with an opinion in a blog post tries to tell you different.

In the end, it's clear you have vision.

I'm just running out.

Any way I can help?

It's just, it's the magnitude of this thing.

Wow, right?

You okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Just deja vu.

This all sounds amazing.

What a coveted opportunity for the designer, and they chose you.

Yeah, it's flattering.

Flattering indeed, but I should have thought it through more before

An exclusive line like this in, like, Fashion Week, where there's a bunch of

other designers to draw some of the spotlight, this is all me.

Wonderful if it hits, but catastrophic if it doesn't. Oh, of course you'll hit.

Yesterday's looks aside, I was hoping that after the gala, I could market

something to the Ski Weekend Mountain Chalet crowd.

Okay, well, what did you say to me yesterday?

Figure out the clients and figure out what they want.

So, in this scenario, the Charity Foundation is your clients, right?

I'm not so sure they're going to like Ski Weekend looks.

So, what do we have to tell us what they want?

Simple.

This flyer, and it doesn't say Wilson James line, but rather a Wilson James

Christmas line.

Designers don't do Christmas lines. That's not actually a thing.

I'm sure Christmas just corresponds to the timing of the event.

No, look how everything's described.

Choir singing Christmas carols, a silent auction full of Christmas treasures,

and on and on, culminating in an exclusive runway show featuring a Wilson

Christmas line.

The way I see it is, if you don't do Christmas, you'll literally be clashing

not in your usual brazen, rebel -of -fashion way.

Well, maybe they just need a new copywriter.

No. The royals do not make mistakes. Believe me.

I guarantee that every word was meticulously placed.

It's a royal emblem for Valdembert Brunk.

It looks like it's their foundation.

How do you know this?

I don't know. I guess I just do.

I took a lot of European Studies classes.

Well, if that's the case, then what even is a Christmas line? I have no idea.

But I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Okay, so, um... Yeah, here.

You'll need one of these.

There's some tape.

Cushion. Swatch.

And paper.

Great. Also, let's... There you go. Great.

You called?

Yes. I've decided that I need a little more design assistance, so I'm setting

Adele up here with workstation.

So less administrative.

Hmm. That is great news.

Also, I'm considering a Christmas line for the gala.

Okay, so just incorporating more red and green, or... No, it's going to need a

little more than that.

Much more.

What is a Christmas line?

Well, that is the question of the day, and I haven't quite figured that out

but we are going to give it a go.

Don't you think it's just a little too close to the gala to be giving things a

go? Well, it's either that, creative paralysis, or... Since nobody's done it

yet, you get to say what a Christmas line is.

You get to define it. How often do you get to do that?

I suppose my only concern would be David's fire.

Well, that's why you're going to work your magic and keep them at bay.

Besides, when they see what we come up with, they won't be able to say no.

I

think

it's a mistake to think of the royal patrons as out of touch.

We can't just give them a ski resort line and call it Christmas.

Not even if I make it red and green, add a nice red hat with a fluffy white

trim. You joking shows you're still distancing yourself from the idea.

You're right.

Besides, it's not like I'm marketing this to the North Pole.

What if we use existing work and then embrace patterns, joyous, festive

patterns?

I don't know. You have a good eye. What do you think?

You think I have a good eye?

You know you have a good eye.

And we are at a deadline, so this is no time for modesty. Come on.

Let's keep it rolling.

Well, I think we've been pinning Christmas onto the design, applying it.

But Wilson James 101 says that we should be making it into an experience.

Right?

Grab your coat.

I have a research idea.

Do you even know where you're going?

Of course I know where I'm going. I just don't know how to get there yet.

I need a big -name department store.

But haven't we done the whole Christmas shopping inspiration angle?

It's not what we're doing. And even if we were, we are on a deadline, all

No time for naysaying.

Department store, am I going the right way?

Straight ahead.

You know, designers for department stores don't do Christmas lines either.

No, but...

The artists that create the window displays essentially do, and the whole

blocks to see them.

I'm not designing pajamas for a gal. A hard no?

So not a hard no here?

I know the looks themselves are a little bland for your taste, but overall

there's an experience, right?

The sweaters.

It reminds me of when my parents would drive us around looking at Christmas

lights.

We'd sit in the car and sing Christmas songs and I'd pretend I didn't like it

and Maya would bully me into it.

Keep down, I loved it.

First painting, now freezing.

HR would have a real day.

Tell me about it.

What are you doing?

I'm being inspired.

So, what would, um, what would your parents do for Christmas?

You know, normal stuff, like... This is normal for you?

I had to toast Sparkle like a Milwaukee Christmas tree, yeah.

Well, I do need to do evening wear.

And this does say Royals, doesn't it?

Yeah, but Christmas isn't a red carpet.

Those other windows I wanted to crawl right into.

This one, how do we even know it's Christmas?

Right.

I suppose it needs a story to conjure up feeling. That's good.

That's good.

Come on.

Are you satisfied I'm not hiding her in some closet?

I told you I'd stow it away.

I wasn't really expecting to find her. I thought she'd outgrown such mention.

Clearly, she hasn't. She's now pulling an elaborate prank.

Either way, I'm here now to oversee the plans for the gala.

Just tell me what needs to be done. I'll decide where we begin.

Collette may be pulling a prank on you, but she's taken care of everything for

the gala.

I'm not sure you recognize the capability of the work she does do for

if that were so, there are always last -minute disasters to resolve. I have

confirmed this morning with the charity president.

All is in order.

But there is still time for disaster, Mamal.

We can always hope.

Hey!

I'm feeling inspired!

Now, before you say anything, I think this Christmas line can really blow us

I just got off the phone with David's new buyer, and apparently he's heard the

rumor we're doing a Christmas line, in which case he's recommending David

our contract.

No, no.

No, David would not do that. He loved us.

David may love us, but he trusts his buyer, and this new buyer is apparently

less concerned with long -standing loyalty.

I feel good about what we're doing here, and a good buyer actually sees the line

first. He called it a favor to let us know in time to do something about it.

This favor puts us in an impossible position.

I please the charity, we lose our main distributor, no sales. I please the

buyer, we lose the show, snub arts education, face bad press, sales will

suffer. Yeah, that about sums it up.

I feel like I'm finally getting my spark back, and you're telling me in order to

keep this business going, I have to extinguish it?

That is not what I am saying, but... I don't know. I don't... I don't... I

don't... I don't know what you should do.

At times like this, I wish we were back in Vermont playing trivia where the most

difficult question is hammer turkey or what type of fir tree?

Doesn't Dad always get balsam?

After much pretend deliberation.

Look, look.

I will take care of this.

Okay?

I can't tell if this is the best research field trip ever or if you're

procrastinating. A little bit of both, but I promise you it is for a good

Oh? I get to run around playing with color swatches while Maya has to deal

spreadsheets and numbers.

I think this whole situation is particularly hard on her, so I'm trying

a way to add some extra Christmas spirit. That would be minor of home. We

looking for a both and fur.

Doesn't Maya already have a tree?

Maya has a piece of plastic that blinks. She will appreciate a new tree,

especially a real one.

Okay.

Well, what about your family?

Do you have a favorite tree? Real?

Fake?

I don't remember, actually.

Okay.

And what do they happen to be doing on Christmas now that you're taking the

fashion world by storm?

By storm, huh?

You know, this small talk is textbook procrastination.

Whereas I see this as the perfect opportunity for some inspiration.

For instance, this has been...

The closest we've ever been to identifying the Christmas experience.

And here we are in a place that only exists for Christmas.

And you're showing love to your family, which is definitely Christmas. And isn't

that what it's all about?

Finding light in the darkness?

I think you should help us decorate the tree.

Really? Yeah.

I don't want to impose.

You won't be imposing.

And I don't think you'd hesitate, even if you were.

Well, let's go find the perfect boss and trip.

Yeah.

Is it straight?

Should we mess with him?

Perfect.

You're going to mess with me.

Weren't you?

Would I do that?

Luckily, Aurora has my back.

Now, where are the decorations?

Still in the closet in the guest room?

We will get those.

Why don't you go take the little tree to Aurora's room? Yes, please.

What are you two up to?

Why do I feel like you're hiding something?

Ah, let's see. Why would I not want you rummaging through a storage closet right

around the holidays?

Goat, goat, goat, goat, tree coming through.

Is there really gifts in there? I don't want to risk Wilson thinking that you

actually have nothing here. He might start putting two and two together.

Maybe it's time to tell him.

Right now, his inspiration is more important than ever.

It won't be much longer.

Okay. Trust your instincts.

What do you like to tell him?

That I'm getting to know him.

And without my memory, is he really even getting to know me?

I keep lying to him and changing the subject, and I just feel terrible.

Maybe it's a lie of omission, which is less bad.

You know, like, not knowing what your Christmas presents are until Christmas.

He's sharing your ideas, right?

You guys are creating together?

Well, if that's not knowing someone, I don't know what is.

Well, there can't be other ones there are.

You stay out of that closet, and yes, this is all that we have here.

Well, this is an unexpected obstacle.

How are we supposed to style a gala show if we can't even style a tree?

I'll be right back.

What? What?

What?

What?

So, I was... Thinking the tree can be livened up with some impromptu

couture. That's from my first collection. Do you even know who wore

the tree will wear it even better.

They were in a closet in a box.

Give it a second look.

Fine.

Next. Cute.

I loved it.

That was genius.

And finally, my favorite.

See?

It's a missing.

Yeah. Oh, the jar.

Laura.

Ready? Yes.

And up we go.

Got it. Good? All right.

Oh, great.

Okay.

Not bad.

Good.

Perfect.

Have you gone through to David yet?

Uh, no, not yet.

But you just focus on the collection.

I think it's good that you stick with Christmas.

Stay inspired.

You and Adele, I don't know, it seemed like you were in cahoots earlier.

In cahoots?

Yeah, in cahoots.

It's something I should know.

You like her.

Well, Aurora likes her.

Yeah, well, you like her. You like her.

You like her.

Never mind. Never mind.

Okay, fine.

You don't.

Either way, it's probably best that you stay professional, at least until after

the gala.

Good morning.

And what do we have here?

We're turning them into runway models.

I see.

And are you also unearthing more of my old -fashioned lines?

We were. We're just waiting on some information.

And what's that?

Which collection is the coolest?

We got a bunch of comedians.

Did you rehearse that?

Maybe a little.

Oh, I have a question for you.

What's that?

Do you think that this scarf is more North Pole or South Pole?

Oh, hey, hey, hey, hey, okay.

Okay, I see, I see what's going on here.

Okay,

okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.

I give up.

And Amber, I love what you're teaching my niece.

I'm going to mess with your day a little bit.

I'm borrowing Adele this morning for a little field trip with Aurora.

It's Sunday.

You never used to make anybody work on Sunday.

Let Adele rest and refresh.

Are you excited about today, baby? Today's going to be awesome.

You don't play fair.

Come on.

I'm going to get you back.

So, here is everything Colette and the Charity President have put together. We

have the seating arrangements, the menus.

I assume there's still no previews of the fashion look.

Well, the Charity President said that's not customary and not necessary.

And I do have to think that if the charity president says all is in order,

perhaps we should believe her. Why did I believe that Colette would take the

gala seriously instead of playing her game?

She's always worse at Christmas.

I should have established more rules.

Because she responds so well to your rules.

If you have something to say.

And do you not see that with Colette, more rules brings more pushback and

brings compliance?

Based on what evidence?

You pick out her clothes. She wears ripped jeans.

You let her choose and they are appropriate for the occasion.

That dress the other night. Was the cocktail dress for a cocktail party.

And she looked beautiful.

Then... What

do you suggest we do today?

Well, perhaps we can take advantage of being in New York City and do some

sightseeing.

There's the Rockefeller Center, the Bryant Park Winter Village. Fine.

But I still want to see those photos. I don't want any brash or ridiculous

surprises. I do think it's strange that those never came through.

That's what Colette said she left to do.

And it's fashion.

I don't see why she wouldn't have gotten what she wanted.

Uncle Wilson?

Uncle Wilson!

What did you all get up to?

A little shopping, I think? Yes.

And we went to a place where we could make our own ceramics.

I made a plate so I can eat off Christmas dishes even in July.

Wow.

Your artistic skills are certainly coming along.

Adele helped.

Look what she made.

Very nice.

Inspired by the fabrics?

And a little bit of Christmas magic.

Now Adele has her own special ornament like everyone else in the family.

Do you have something to show me?

I need to be inspired or uplifted or something.

So, we were talking about experiences, right?

So, thinking of all the things that you could do on Christmas Eve, what could

evoke those feelings?

This one is inspired by Coco by the Fire.

The inspiration is good, but it looks too thrift shop and not the good vintage

kind. Okay, so maybe it's more like...

What Audrey Hepburn would wear for Coco by the Fire.

Good instincts.

Work on that.

Do you want to get some air with me?

Yeah.

I thought the inspiration was flowing. Did you hit a block? Oh, it is flowing.

just needed to work off some nervous energy.

I don't know if Maya told you, but our regular buyer doesn't want a Christmas

line, so apparently I need to prove myself.

What? They're just plain wrong. The Wilson James name means something.

Well, apparently the buyer and the charity have two different ideas of what

name actually means.

There's too many people's livelihoods at stake for me to let my pride get in the

way or to be capricious.

You're a good leader who cares about those who work for you.

Suppose it's part of the Wilson James name. Well, I guess the best thing to do

is to finish the Gala line and decide what to do next.

Decide if you want to bet on yourself.

Decide if I want to bet on Christmas.

I already see the headlines.

Fashion designer is Noelle's best.

Oh, I know.

It's Christmas season.

You okay?

I guess I'll keep workshopping those.

Hey, Maya.

What's up?

Mm -hmm.

Mm -hmm.

I see.

Okay.

That was about the buyer.

They demanded an answer.

And?

I said we were sticking with the Christmas line.

They're sending the canceled contracts over now.

Well, the good news is we can finally commit to the Christmas line.

You've been unintentionally on the fence and it's been holding you back.

Now we're all in.

Scary, but fun.

For example, how have we not been drowning ourselves in Christmas music?

I'm not sure what this is going to do for me.

I'm putting it on my desk, too.

We're going to be surrounded by Christmas.

We get to inundate ourselves in the Christmas experience.

For instance, I found these in the kitchen.

Hot apple cider.

Just add water.

I didn't know these existed.

Really? Yeah.

Instant hot cider. How have you never had this?

I just assumed that they came from apples.

What? They do. They do.

Cheers.

Mmm.

Good.

Tastes like Christmas.

My only thing on this

So the secret sketch, are we going to pretend that I didn't see it earlier?

Yes. What if you're denying me the ability to be inspired by your design?

Why won't you tell me? Because it's like finding the perfect gift for someone.

Yes, you want them to see it, but the wait makes it better.

Well, from what I did see, it's just... Wow.

Izzy will look radiant in it.

Okay.

What do you have for me?

I've been doing some reimaginings of the hot cocoa.

Hang on.

Not that one.

Yes.

What are you doing?

Drum roll.

Okay.

I give you what Audrey Hepburn would wear for Cocoa by the Fire.

Wrap yourself in this moment.

Has cozy ever been so luxurious?

It all starts with a moonlight straw with fresh fallen snow.

Then, by the fire, the wrap turns into a blanket.

Maybe even to share.

Wouldn't you invite this woman to drink hot cocoa by the fire?

Absolutely.

Which is why I think it's going to do really well on the runway.

I made the lineup?

Yeah. Really?

Yeah.

Hello?

Yes, hi.

Hi. We're not open to the public. I am not the public.

Okay.

What can I do you for?

I'm here to speak to this designer about making time and consideration for the

royal patron.

You... You're the emblem from the flyer.

I'm Princess Juliette D 'Antonio of Valdenburg -Brunck.

Enchanté.

Your Highness, I'm Wilson James, the designer. Just let me tell you how

we all are to be part of your gala.

And might I say, that embroidery on your jacket is simply exquisite.

Sure, the energy you put into this flattery would be better served with

professional etiquette.

I have made several attempts to see the preview of your line, to no avail.

Most recently, my daughter Colette came by to visit. I don't remember any visit

from Colette. Perhaps she spoke with my sister, Maya.

I'm speaking to you now so that there is no confusion.

I do not like surprises.

And I do have the power to revoke your participation in the Valden Arts Charity

Gala if I do not see your work.

You have 24 hours.

Well, that's not good.

Okay, so the Princess Royal wants a preview tomorrow.

But that's less than 24 hours of notice.

Can't they just wait for the gala?

Yeah, what she said.

Oh, I tried explaining to the Princess that we were in progress, but she

Insisting. Along with the thinly veiled threat that if we do not comply, we are

out of the show. How thinly veiled?

Show up or we're out.

So you finally commit to the line and now we lose the show.

Well, he hasn't lost the show yet. How many looks are ready?

Three, maybe four.

Well, that won't impress royalty.

Can't you just show them the sketches?

The day before the gala? No, sketches do not inspire confidence.

Another three, maybe four looks.

We need to think of something. Well, we have to convince them that three looks,

maybe four, is intentional.

Right, but how do we make them sing?

That's it.

What's it?

We literally have to make them sing.

The only hard part is finding models who can sing.

Okay.

All right.

Now, you do two snaps and photos for us, but more importantly, you need to act

like the press.

I want what is happening to have the feeling that it's about to be trending.

Okay. Okay?

It's perfect.

All right.

Let's go.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, behind it.

Well,

you requested a meeting and a preview of our holiday collection, so here we are.

This is not normal. No, no, I know, but this line is all about feeling, and I

thought what better way to convey that than to give you a small sampling of our

holiday line in action.

We were hoping that you would embrace the Christmas theme.

This is much better than what I saw in your studio.

It reminds me a little bit of my daughter.

But this can't be all the pieces?

No, no, no, no, no, no. But spontaneity is such a crucial element for us.

Well, we wouldn't want you to miss out on that entirely.

Well, I look forward to seeing the rest of the collection tomorrow.

Which means we need to wrap this up and get back to the studio. Great work.

Let's go. Come on.

Okay. That went really well, don't you think?

Absolutely.

I have a confession to make.

I've been moonlighting in another studio.

The ceramic painting studio from the other day?

A gift for Aurora.

A plate for every month to make her Christmas and July plates into a set.

That is a great gift for Aurora.

Yeah? Yeah.

The owners have been staying open late just so I can go over there after I was

done here.

Felt like I was cheating on our work here, like I was going to lose some

However, it has inspired me.

You've been telling me that we need one more piece besides the ones that are

already being assembled, right? Something that stands out?

Well, it may have something.

It's not necessarily done yet or anything, but... I don't know how to

this, but it seems a bit childish.

Good.

I was worried that it was going to seem too grown up.

It meant for a child.

You never cease to surprise me, but... I thought that Aurora could model it.

Maybe even open the show in it.

So you're designing the lineup now?

You do not lack initiative.

Thank you.

Because there's more. I'm sure there is. I thought Aurora could carry a candle

down the runway.

Christmas is the light, a child, our hope.

One light leads the way.

It makes you feel at the top of the show.

I mean, it's just, it's perfect.

Look, I... A few days ago, I would have sworn that I'd lost my spark.

And then you come along, and... I'm the most inspired I've ever been in my life.

I don't think that's a coincidence.

Um, on that matter, I'm thinking, if this is the most inspired you've

been in your entire life, then you shouldn't let that buyer dictate your

company's fate.

Especially since it's that department store CEO.

David. Right.

You impressed him at the start by being bold.

How could it hurt by being bold now?

Once again, you are a genius.

Stay here.

I want to continue talking. All right? I will be back in a minute.

David!

How are things?

How's Veronica?

Both doing great.

You? Good, good. Hectic, but good. Listen.

I apologize for calling you directly.

I know that's not how we usually do things.

Since when has that ever stopped you?

Listen, I just sent you some photos. It would mean the world to me if you had a

quick look at them tonight.

Now, I know your buyer said that he saw our line, but he didn't. Yes, it's a

Christmas line, and I know that is unconventional, but when have you ever

with me for my conventionality?

David, I have to say, I haven't been this excited about a line for years.

already had Maya put out an order for manufacturing at our potential loss.

is how much... We stand behind this line.

Okay, there's the Wilson James I remember.

Now, since you canceled the original contract, I've written up another one at

the ready, but I think you and your family should come to the gala. It's

to be so special. I've already reserved you a table. What do you say?

I'll try to make it.

That's all I ask.

Okay.

Okay.

Yeah. Why are you?

I'm worried I might have gotten on the naughty list.

There's not the time for you to do that.

Come around.

Is this something you should be talking about with your mom?

It concerns you.

Whatever it is, I'm sure it's not that bad.

I'm glad you lost your memory.

I know it's bad, but that's how I got to know you, and I love having you here.

It's not bad.

You're right.

It's horrible.

Thanks to you and your mom, a situation that could have been really sad has

instead been filled with joy.

You're not glad of the circumstances. You're glad to spite them.

And so am I.

Can't sleep?

Not quite.

Me neither.

It's at the gala.

Partly.

Also the feeling of something coming to an end.

You finishing up at the gala line?

Yeah.

Who am I after that?

You're someone who can enjoy Christmas with all of us. You can keep singing

even. Keep having more and more of those deja vu moments.

Like... My old self is looming over, coming back.

And where does that leave all of this? Where does that leave?

You and Wilson.

Yeah.

Because why follow feelings?

Why fight for something if I don't even know who I am?

All I know is whoever this is has brought a real warmth and

spark to all of our lives.

not be the real you.

This one for the Steelers, Mom. Thank you.

Hi.

I love my dress.

Thank you.

I'm so excited to be a model on the show.

Okay, go get changed.

You're avoiding me.

I've been trying to speak to you all day.

Sorry, I suppose the stress of the gala has taken over.

Just the way you left last night was a bit abrupt.

Well, our day was over already. I had to go pick up the plates.

I thought we had a moment.

Several, actually.

Am I misreading something, or... Olivia had to call off, so we are down a model.

I thought we had one extra model. Oh, he decided to add a piece last minute.

He's nicknamed it the A -Gown. Like, what is he doing, giving it a grade?

And he's making it the final piece.

Why would you not have updated her?

Well, I guess she's going to know now since she's going to be wearing it.

Wait, what?

This is the secret sketch.

I can't.

Don't pretend like you can't carry off a look now.

Hurry, go.

Nice.

Sometimes I know what I'm doing. Thank you.

New book.

What?

Turn around. Let's see.

This is the most beautiful dress I've ever seen.

I might agree.

I don't think I can be the person to model this look.

You absolutely should be. That dress was made for you.

About you.

Inspired by being with you.

Of course, it comes with its accessories.

Now, I know this may sound silly or over the top, but the A in A gown is for

Adele, this dress.

Is you?

No.

You don't really know me.

That's true.

You're not the most forthcoming person about your personal life, but... I'm not

Adele.

I don't understand.

I was in an accident.

I fell and I got amnesia.

And that's when you found me and I ended up in your studio.

Fired.

And then Maya took me to the hospital.

So, who are you?

I don't know.

I still don't know.

But Aurora and Maya knew, but you never bothered to tell me.

We didn't want to complicate things for you leading up to the gala.

We thought that if I told you that you wouldn't trust me... So your strategy

to lie to me in order to gain my trust, is that right? We didn't want to ruin

the run -up to the gala.

You're right.

We did have a moment last night.

I really wanted to kiss you, but I thought that would make the lie even

I did.

I never wanted to hurt you.

Says the woman who's been lying to me from the start.

Stage fright?

Listen.

It's okay to be afraid.

I'm afraid.

But we can't let fear keep us from doing the things that we love.

How do I do that?

All you gotta do is take the first step.

And then just keep going.

Thank you.

have stage fright do you i don't know you look beautiful and remember

when you're on stage just take the first step and keep walking it worked for me

Absolutely inspiring.

Wilson, hey, sorry, I gotta head out, but you were right. I won it all, okay?

Please just send me the contract first thing on Monday.

You really outdone yourself this time.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, baby.

So embrace it.

Afraid you'd have to walk alone?

I'm afraid he wouldn't take your vow.

It's all for you.

Hide the head.

My name is Paula.

The royal party would like a word with you.

Okay. Exceptional work, Mr. James.

Thank you, Your Highness.

You so far exceeded my expectations, I can't even be upset with you for

colluding with my daughter.

I'm afraid there's been some sort of...

Misunderstanding, I've never had the pleasure of meeting your daughter.

No, I don't mean Adriana. My daughter in second in line for the throne, Colette.

She wore the last dress in your show.

She didn't know, Mama.

You did look beautiful up there.

Thank you.

Are you really a princess?

No matter how much she'd like to forget it sometimes.

To get your memory back and to be a princess, it's like a fairy tale.

What is she talking about, memory?

We have a lot of catching up to do.

For that matter, so do I.

We'll leave you to it.

some of the designs where you've been buying. The treatment red blanket dress?

Yes. I would have some flashes here and there, but I couldn't remember anything

till I saw your face today, Mama.

Your face brought me home.

Oh, darling.

The Gala was everything that you promised it would be. You are so very

Gala. I'm sorry I haven't acknowledged it before.

Your sister and I had a long talk.

It's clear that you need more freedom. And if you decide you don't want to

we'll make appropriate measures.

I love my country.

It's my duty.

But luckily, we have a more than capable alternative.

I haven't seen what was right in front of me. As children, you always made your

dolls have fashion shows.

Adriana made hers have parliamentary sessions.

I've tried to force you both to be something that you're not.

No more.

Thank you, Mom.

Oh, not to jump back into the subject of schedules, but I think we should make

some Christmas plans for tomorrow.

What were your suggestions?

Oh, the Rockefeller Center?

Yes, yes, I think we should do that, and go to the park, and oh, I hear that

there is a Christmas.

Would you like me to give this to you now, or bring it to the studio?

The gown's yours.

You don't need it for the line?

No, well, I can't see anyone wearing it other than you, and the sleep I can do

for all you've done, and you've done.

An immense amount. I couldn't have done any of this without you.

Do you want to talk?

I'm not really sure what there is to say. You get to play with fashion and

fairytale ending, and I got the contract, so I got an ending that counts

real world.

So that's it, then.

That's all.

If you ever need a job reference, let me know.

You know, Aurora told me about your pep talk.

Something about don't let fear keep you from something you love. It's not fear.

But she's right. I don't know who she is.

She was lying the whole time.

Wilson, the lie was wrong.

Okay, but don't blame her, blame me. We were only trying to make sure that this

whole thing went okay, and it went amazingly.

And I gave credit where credit is due.

Think of how scary it must have been for her to have completely lost herself.

Actually, you do know what that feels like for the last few years now, except

she brought you back even more than the other way around.

Morning, Adele.

I mean, Colette.

Morning.

Merry Christmas.

I'm so happy for you getting your memory back.

But I hope you won't forget us.

Memory loss was temporary.

We're friends for life.

I should have called, but I wanted to make sure to put this under the tree.

Oh, is it for me?

Mm -hmm.

Can I open it now? Of course. Please do.

Is this what I think it is?

A whole year -round set of Christmas dishes?

At least one plate for each month.

Do you like them? I love them.

Thank you.

I should probably go before the celebrations start.

That makes no sense.

Can't you just stay for breakfast or talk me through the plate?

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Your Highness.

Merry Christmas.

You can call me Colette.

I wasn't expecting you. I thought, um, you'd head home.

When Maya called... She can head more than one home, Uncle Wilson.

She's a princess.

Mom!

Uncle Wilson's here and Princess Colette!

I should probably go. No, look, um, wait, um, the way I acted last night, I

an idiot. And I have, um, a gift for you. Well, it's not a gift exactly, but,

um, I made it last night. I hope you...

Hope you like it.

Must have taken you all night.

For you to remember.

You know, in case you're ever hit by a runaway rat.

I never want to forget that.

Really beautiful.

But if you...

I thought that I was leaving.

Is this really for me or for you?

I didn't want things to end the way they did last night. And if I'm being

honest, I don't want things to end at all.

Well, what can I offer you?

A princess?

Well, what if I'm not a princess?

What if I'm just a girl?

Then I'd offer you my heart.

But you already have it.

I can work with that.

They're about to kiss!

Finally!

Nothing came along.