All language subtitles for Christmas At The Chateau 720p (2019)

It's a family reunion
everybody's here

Gathered round the table
full of holiday cheer

Put on a record nice and low

Sit by the window we
can watch the snow

My oh my

It's mighty cold outside

So call up your friends

Gather your neighbors

Spend time together
as long as we're able

Love, that's what we had,

since 1885, when my family,
the Phippps, built this house.

We've celebrated over
133 Christmases here.

That's a lot of Christmases.

And about the last 60
of them have been open

to other families, ever
since my grandpa turned

it into a bed and breakfast.

All right, everybody, get
out your holiday spirit,

and put on your boogie boots.

It's time to dance.

I've never felt the sunshine
through my cold window pane

I never knew the rough things

Hey, Sparks, come on, baby girl.

Dance with us.

Give me just one second.

I've got cookies in
the oven about to burn.

I will be right back, I promise.

Look, it's tradition.

Come on, Brooke, you're up next!

Dance with us.

She's not coming.

Oh well, don't worry, baby.

I've got other daughters.

Where's your sister, by the way?

Over there by the icky
boy with cooties.

I was kind of
hoping to move onto...

Sorry, mister,
but I need to steal

this beautiful lady
away for a little bit.

- Ah, dad.
- It's tradition.

I don't make the rules.

What, yes you do!

I don't wanna dance, dad!

Hear it all

All thanks to you

What happened?

Did you get in a
fight with the baker?

I think the flour won.

Well, like it or
not, it's your turn.

Dad, I can't go
out there like this!

I mean, I'm a mess!

Well, I'm sorry, but you know
what Aunt Emma always said.

- I know, I know.
- You can't, you can't break

- tradition on Christmas Eve.
- Tradition.

Mm, soon, we shall er, - Okay.

Great frosting.

Great.

Sparks, tell me.

When are you gonna
slow down a little?

And meet somebody?

All of the guys
I know are losers.

And didn't you tell me
to never date a loser?

I did.

But at this point, I'll
broaden my horizons.

Sooner or later

- We'll let go, I'm sure.
- I miss mom.

I do too, kiddo.

Me too.

That's what I want for you.

For all of my girls.

The kinda love that never fails.

Promise me you won't let
this place run your life.

Whenever comes a
stumbling block,

don't hesitate, let it go.

This place is not our family.

We are our family.

Promise me.

I promise.

Lizzy Lou!

Oh, good morning, sleepy head.

Okay, listen, we have one short
hour to get our guests up,

fed, packed, and out the
door to their cabins.

So, I just need to
know, are you with me?

And there it is.

The Shakespeare Chateau,
a gem of our little town,

St. Joseph, Missouri.

At first glance, you may
be mesmerized by the house.

Three stories of intricate
woodwork, tile floors,

plated ceilings, maybe the
ornate dragon staircase,

or many people's favorite,

the embedded statue
of Shakespeare,

carved above the fireplace.

But I can assure you,
after you've lived here

your entire life, it becomes
one big fat drawn-out chore.

Yes, you're welcome.

One more thing, dear.

I seem to have
forgotten my toothbrush.

Would you happen
to have an extra?

Yes, I can do that.

- Thank you.
- I will...

You're welcome.

Oh, hey, hey oh, uh.

You got any bandages?

I'm bleeding here.

Oh okay, yeah, yeah, I'll...

Oh don't wait, take
your time, time your time.

- I'll be right back.
- Hey, I'm on blood thinners.

Okay, okay, I
need to chime in here.

My name is Grant Ogden
and I'm proud to say

this is my extremely
handsome son, Levi.

Two cool guys with
dashingly debonair smiles.

Our sophisticated morning
routine usually starts

with Pop-Tarts, cereal and
a very important ritual

to select today's
business wardrobe.

If you wanna be a winner,
you've gotta dress like one.

Well, since one sister packed up

and left in a heated
rage, apparently,

two sisters can run
a bed and breakfast.

Things couldn't be anymore
superfluously hectic.

Just one more thing,
I wonder if you have

another of those little
to-go sized lotion bottles,

you know, for the plane
dear, it gets so dry.

- Oh okay, I will go get that.
- Thank-you, thank-you.

Oh there you are dear,
thank-you so much.

Here you are cute,
'cause you're so cute.

- Wow, a whole quarter.
- Yes it is.

Don't spent it all in one place.

Don't worry, I won't.

- I guess I just...
- Looking for this?

Oh, my gosh, yes.

I've been searching
everywhere for it.

I found it in the other room.

Now your mother
always said family

heirlooms had a strange magic.

I could never figure it out.

That means, it still
has a part to play.

- May I?
- Sure.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks dad.

- You're welcome.
- I gotta go.

Bye.

There's a comforting
charm about this town

that makes you feel like
mystery and magic are

just around the corner,
waiting to be discovered.

And that at any moment something
amazing is about to happen.

Do you ever feel that way?

Love comes along and you're
singing a song like a bluebird

Love comes around and you
finally found an excuse

Love says come here
and a voice in your ear

whispers new words

Love hunted down 'til
you're pinned to the ground

It's no use

You know, it's totally normal

to have a second job.

And if you're gonna
work somewhere,

you might as well enjoy it.

I love the people I work
with and the extra money,

but I really love to read.

It's a perfect fit.

I'm sure some people get

to pet little
puppies for a living.

Maybe even deliver cute babies.

But I've been given
the nickname The Hammer

because I'm required to
squash the tiny villagers

that don't appease the
overlords of banking.

It's part of the job.

- Hi Stacy.
- It's actually Stephanie.

Yeah, have Brenda give
me those reports okay.

- Right away, yeah.
- Thank-you.

Hey, morning Mr. Ogden.

Hey nice suit.

Thanks junior banker.

- Good morning Mr. Ogden.
- Morning.

I've got your two
o'clock scheduled.

Sounds great, thanks.

You're welcome.

As long as I can remember,

I find that people are
either at their best, or...

- Call yourself a library.
- At their worst

during the holiday season.

Merry Christmas.

Hey new guy?

Hold up a second.

What's the new
security passcode?

1557 backslash nacho.

What's the prime interest rate?

Yesterday's 3.75, today 3.5.

Who'd I take to prom?

My sister.

Yeah, I did, ha ha, roodie
doodie President Roodie.

Duggie Doo.

Look at you,
look at you, look this thing.

Yeah yeah, you approve huh.

Yeah, nah, really you ready man?

- War and ready.
- All right,

just shark and wait.

- Are you ready, go!
- Yeah.

The ticket, oh dun dun dun

Dun dun dun
dun dun dun dun dun dun.

Even though
it may be cold outside,

there's a warmth that comes
with a a good novel.

It can give you the fiery hope
that one day prince charming

may just jump out of the pages
and sweep you off your feet.

For you to be chained like a
pawn in the game what a rush

I admit, I like
to read, occasionally,

when there's absolutely
nothing to do outside.

And why waste time on fairytales

and phony baloney love stories.

I mean really, has a book ever
helped somebody fall in love?

Has it ever showed them who
they're meant to be with?

I doubt it.

Love comes along for the week
in a strong you can't hide

No you can't hide

You can't hide

You know, I read in
a magazine last month

about women with
pre-holiday psychosis.

They get so lonely,
they start hallucinating

and talking to people
who aren't even there.

Are you suggesting
that I'm hallucinating?

Well, it is December,

and you were just
talking to yourself so...

If I ever start to
feel a little down,

I simply just throw
myself into my work

and I don't even notice.

- Oh.
- Yeah, they have

a term for that.

It's called post-holiday psycho.

No, Max, it's
psychosis, not psycho,

and it's pre not post.

The psycho happens
before the holiday.

That's why we hurry up and
get our friend hooked up

before the post-psycho sets in.

You guys, I am not a psycho!

I don't need a guy
to make me happy.

And besides, I got both of you.

Ah huh, that's good.

I don't have a lot of friends.

But I think that's denial.

Yeah, well, anyway, maybe
you'll change your mind

after today's reading hour.

We have a special guest.

- A special guest.
- Ah ha.

Grant have you ever
been scuba diving?

There's this little
beach I go to every year

off the Cayman Islands.

Chrystal clear water, tan legs
as far as the eye can see.

Truthfully I'm just
a visitor there now.

The board has offered me early
retirement, huge pitching.

I could buy that beach house,

and sink my teeth
into that real estate.

But, we need someone young,
someone who can be in charge,

someone to take over as VP,

maybe even president.

And we think that person
could be you, Grant.

Huh, wow.

I don't know what to say.

And if not, I do have
a nice set of tan legs.

So.

I'm counting on you, son.

I got this.

I can't believe you
set me up on a date.

It was Max's idea,
and his friend.

But, what did you think?

I mean, he's kind of different.

You always liked mystery.

And he's sort of funny, I
mean, for the kids, obviously.

You always wanted kids.

- Er he's just, you know.
- Coming up to the counter.

Oh, - Ah.

- Hey.
- Brooke,

it's so good to
finally meet you.

- Finally?
- Yeah, we met

in acting class, there's
a lot of wannabe actors.

Total fakes, but this
guy, natural super cool.

- Hmm.
- A natural what?

I just feel like I've now
been reborn, as as true artist.

Acting, painting, stretching.

Brooke, I know this all
may seem rather sudden,

but I just feel like you and
I are two floating sticks

in the stream of life, and
suddenly our paths have crossed.

Oh that so cool,
it's really cool.

How about dinner?

Well, - Do it.

Huh, sure, why not.

That's why I trust you.

Thank-you.

Thank-you.

Thank-you.

We're gonna go and hang out.

He's really cool.

He's weird, but I like weird.

Come my reindeer,
that's where we will fly.

There's Christmas cheer
in the land of nigh.

Well hello, and what are
you checking out today?

Snakes and froggy books,
they're my favorite.

Well, you must be very brave

because I am deathly afraid
of snakes and froggies.

And who's your friend?

That's my dad.

We're apparently best pals.

And I like snakes and froggies.

Well, bravery must
run in the family.

Erm, can I get your
zip code please?

Sure, 64501.

Well, looks like you're all set.

- All right, get your books.
- Is there anything else

I can help you with today?

Yeah, you know what, there is.

There's this book
I've been looking for.

What is that book?

Do you know the
name of the book?

Do you remember the
name of the book?

- No.
- No.

- I don't even remember...
- Neither of us remember

- the name of the book.
- You know what,

it's okay, I work
Wednesday through Saturday,

- All right.
- So if you think of it

you can just come back and
I'd be happy to help you.

Okay, sounds good,
thank-you, I appreciate that.

- Until then.
- Until then.

- All right, bye.
- Bye.

Dad, what are you doing?

Well, I'm just
trying to figure out

what a seven year old with
no driving experience can

outsmart a full grown
adult at a racing game hmm.

No, that's not what I mean.

Okay, what do you mean?

I'm concerned about you dad.

You're lonely, and pathetic.

Ha, what are you talking about?

I watched this talk show
and they said a full grown man

over the age of 30 is more
likely to become sterile.

What's sterile anyway?

Well buddy, that's
why we moved here.

You know, smaller town, simpler
life, settle down, you know.

Get outta here.

Right, I'll go.

You know, get more life
advice from Dr. Phil.

It's doing you good.

I'm gonna get a snack.

You want anything?

You know what
I hate about fast coffee?

- What?
- I mean you take

a plastic cup, toss
it in the machine,

add some water, push
a couple of buttons

and in seconds it's done.

It's a cold way to
make hot coffee.

It's easy, that's why I like it.

But there's no passion,
no art, no love put into it.

See, with a barista,
you get a coffee chef.

An artist, someone who carefully

and uniquely and beautifully
weaves the flavor

into your coffee, so
perfectly unpredictable.

Well, you my dear are always
predictably unpredictable.

Thank-you.

Thank-you very much, but
I'm sorry, rules are rules,

and we're gonna have
to close your business.

- Oh, oh.
- Look, sometimes life

hands us lemons, and you
just have to make lemon bars.

Oh, I can make
you some lemon bars.

Oh, okay, erm.

Miss Jennings, I could get
in a lot of trouble for this,

but here's what I'm gonna
do, I'm gonna send you over

to Mike at Claringdon
Bank down the street,

he's gonna work with you.

I'm gonna talk to
him, have him postpone

all your loan repayments

until your business is
cash positive, okay.

- Oh, oh.
- All right.

Have a great day.

You're the best.

I just always thought when,
fate and destiny aligned

there would be some
kinda sign, you know.

You've been watching romance
movies again, haven't you.

Maybe.

Damn, man, you are ruthless.

That's why they
call you The Hammer.

Even to sweet old ladies.

That's me.

A sweet old lady killer.

Really good feeling,
good feeling.

Er, did you drop your book?

I don't have a book.

Well it's not mine.

Who's is this?

How to make great friends
and lasting relationships.

A self help romance
novel, sounds like you.

That's a good sign right.

Sign, we were just
talking about signs.

Yeah and?

Oh don't drag me into this.

This is a random occurrence.

A sign huh, so now what?

I mean, I don't know I can't

just turn in to lost and found

because I mean they'll
just throw it away.

Oh, there's a
name, and a number.

- Hmm.
- Rudy.

What kind of name do
you think is Rudy?

This Rudy person might not
even realize it's missing.

Well, I'm gonna go and
unlock the library now.

Well, tarah.

Rudy.

Rudy.

Who are you?

Hello Rudy, you maybe
wondering who this is.

Destiny has a funny way
of using a lost book

in a coffee shop to,
uh no, what am I doing?

Stupid, stupid.

I need details.

Tell me about your
crazy college days.

Right, oh tell me about
the big city girls huh.

Dude, you know
I'm not like that.

I'm a traditional guy looking
for a traditional gal.

I just wanna live a simple life.

Huh, this is ridiculous.

Huh, it's just a text.

Hello Rudy, you don't know
me but I found your book

in the coffee shop with the
name Rudy and this number.

Let me know if you would
like your book back.

It's just a text.

It's just a text.

I am not buying
it, I'm not buying

this white knight routine.

You're a shark.

Keep your sharks and
a knight, all right.

What was the name of that place

we had breakfast
at this morning?

Ah, welcome to the Brioche,
home of the giant brioche.

Yeah, yeah yeah, Brioche.

Someone found my book.

I left my book at the cafe.

- Okay.
- Is she cute?

Well, I mean,
assuming it's a she,

there is a book
emoji on the text.

Yeah, that's definitely a she.

That is a she then for sure.

- Yeah, well hey, I gotta go.
- All right.

Velorski's been up my
asking for it, for a while.

I need to get some
paperwork done.

Okay.

Well, hello.

Hey Brooke, how's it look?

Ah, two turtle doves
in a Christmas bush.

We haven't even got to
the turtle, oh you meant us.

That's, that's funny.

Oh my gosh, it's him.

- Him who?
- The guy

from the coffee
shop, for the book.

Let me know when
and where to meet up.

I just moved back to town
from when I was a kid,

not very familiar with
all the new changes.

Thank-you for rescuing my book.

You must be a very kind soul.

Hmm, well, I like to think so.

So, he's got my number,
should I tell him my name?

No, he could be a serial killer!

- Seriously?
- Happens every day.

So, I take it
with a name like Rudy,

you must play football?

Only in middle school.

Rudy was a nickname.

I only played one game
at the end of the season

and I scored the
winning touchdown.

Never played again.

Old friends still call me Rudy.

How about you?

Do you have a name?

Sparks.

So, I have to ask, are
you one of those guys

that if you were stranded
on a desert island

all you would need
is plenty of beer,

and your dog to
keep you company.

Ha, more of a Netflix movie guy.

Give me a zombie flick any day.

I happen to be allergic to dogs.

But not zombies.

Did I mention
I have an underground

bunker fully stocked,
just kidding.

Darn, for a
second there I thought I was

about to drop what I was
doing and marry you instantly.

Your turn, what do you like
about Christmas the most?

Hot cocoa, or opening presents.

Hmm, honestly watching people

open the gifts I gave them.

Ooh, very santa clausey.

I like it.

Well, it was good
meeting you over a text.

You seem like someone I
would enjoy getting to know.

Ah welcome everyone, I'm
Grant, and this is Doug.

Ah yes, this first
one we call El Plazo.

Magnifico.

This Tuscan home has
in-ground pool, four-car garage.

It's nestled in the
pride of country club

and it's just a stones throw
away from the golf course.

Da da da, da da da, da
All right, you're gonna

like this one.

This one we call, The Kennedy.

Equity 170, pool, golf, and
it come fully furnished.

Stop, stop, stop.

I don't care if it's new,
old, has three fire places,

a red Ferrari, a
pair of tan legs.

If I'm basically not
stealing it, I don't want it.

Now, show me a real deal.

Erm, okay erm,
Mr. Billbooska sir,

I, I think I have
just the thing.

- 807, 807 let's do it.
- Yeah.

807 Hall Street, one of the
Victorian gems of St. Joseph.

We call it Victorian Secret.

- Shh.
- Shh.

All right, that's enough Doug.

It's a bed and breakfast
called The Shakespeare Chateau,

priceless original
stain glass windows,

intricate carpentry literally
from floor to ceiling.

This masterpiece is worth
well over two million.

Five years ago, the estate
was used as collateral

for a relatively
small 50k fix up loan.

That note ended last month
with a remaining 30k in debt.

It's beginning to
look a lot like default.

- They're in default.
- Yep, they are.

And they don't even know it,
which legally entitles us

to the entire two
million estate.

You conniving little devil.

You soul sucking,
spineless banker.

Well done, my boy, you
did it, you did it.

So when can we wrap
up this little gift

for our distinguished guest?

The notice has
already been sent.

We foreclose on December 24th.

In theory, we can
have you signed, done

and roasting chestnuts
with your girlfriend

come Christmas morning.

- This is pretty.
- Mom got that for you

the year you were born.

Mom, we miss you.

I'm gonna hang it on
the front of the tree.

Okay.

Hey Brooke.

Merry Christmas.

Katie, what are you doing here?

Erm, freezing at the moment.

Are you gonna,
let me in or what?

Er yeah, come on in.

- Katie!
- Hey.

Ah, ah my gosh,
you've grown so much.

Speaking of.

- Is that for me?
- Yes, ma'am,

all the way from Seattle.

Woo, awesome.

This Christmas will be
perfect with you here.

Which room are you staying in?

Er, that kinda depends.

I'll make you some
of my famous chai tea.

Sounds good.

I could've just
wired you the money.

How much do you need this time?

It's not why I'm here.

Then why are you here?

Can I not come home for
Christmas to see my family?

I'm not here to visit.

I wanna stay.

For how long?

- Permanently.
- Well that,

is not gonna happen.

Okay.

I have just as much right to
this house as you and Lizzy.

Where were you anyway?

As far away as I could get.

But, Brooke things change okay,

and I need to be here.

Look, I don't
have time for this,

so grab your tea, stay the
night and leave in the morning.

Are you serious?

No, Brooke, you need me
here, I'm not leaving.

To quote Shakespeare,
nothing will come of nothing.

What is that supposed to mean?

It means no.

Don't even start with me.

Whoa, erm, find a
box of your old stuff.

Was gonna throw it away
but I mean it is yours so,

I think it's fine if you stayed
for two weeks, maybe three

tops but then I think you
should probably leave and...

Brooke, what's this notice?

What?

It says there's, whatever
a balloon notice is,

and that we owe
$30,000 on the house.

It's gotta be like
junk mail, right?

Brooke?

Brooke?

I can help.

You're gonna help huh.

With what?

Money you don't have,
a job you can't get,

or with a business that you
know absolutely nothing about.

So please enlighten me Katie,
how are you going to help huh?

I can be here with my sisters.

Yeah, and we'll
see how well that lasts.

Here's your chai tea Katie.

Thanks.

- I'm glad you're back.
- Me too.

- Hello!
- Hi, I need

to speak to Mr. Ogden
about a home loan.

Of course!

Buying a house with the
hubby for the kiddos.

No, he actually
wants to take my house.

Robbing me of any
opportunity of having a hubby

or some kiddos, thanks.

Did you have an appointment?

He's like four strokes down,

he's stood there
holding his nine iron,

and he says to me, if we
don't close this deal,

I'm gonna need another drink.

- Yeah.
- You still got it buddy.

Ma'am, you can't go back there.

Ma'am, you need an appointment.

I don't know who you
people think you are,

running your bank like
some credit card scam.

Mr. Ogden, Mr. Big
Fancy Bank Executive,

well I've got news for you.

I have never missed a payment.

And now, you wanna
take my house.

- I gotta go, I gotta go.
- You Mr. Ogden

are a despicable man.

You make my blood boil
just looking at you.

- What?
- That's Mr. Ogden.

It's you.

You're the dad from the library.

Stacy, I've got this.

Mr. Grant Ogden, big fancy
pants executive loan officer,

at your service.

Brooke Phipps, I run
The Shakespeare Chateau.

I thought you were a librarian.

Can we go talk in my
office, maybe like adults.

Do I need an appointment?

Not today, after you.

Please, have a seat.

- What's up.
- You know,

you think you're so
charming and cute,

showing up to the library
with your adorable son.

Were you spying on me?

I mean is that what
you were doing?

Let's just focus
on why you're here.

Okay.

Explain to me exactly
what that means.

- Well, erm, in 1997 Mr.
- Phipps had previously signed

for a considerable loan
to make some repairs

on a very costly estate.

Well, the bank set
up a balloon note,

which means monthly payments
would be made until the end

of the note on which the
remaining balance would be paid.

A balance of $30,000.

Miss Phipps, balloon notes are

very common in this industry.

I'm sure Mr. Phipps
was well aware

of the contract he was
getting himself into.

Okay, so I mean, what do we do?

Do we need to sign another
loan to cover this one?

Unfortunately, at this time

there are no loan
options available.

The bank is gonna have
to do whatever necessary

to recoup its losses.

Take my house?

I mean, the house is worth
more than that stupid loan.

Miss Phipps, the
note clearly specifies

that the estate was
used as collateral.

So, can I set up some
kind of payment plan?

As the notice clearly states,

you have until December
24th to pay back the

full amount owed, or the bank
will have no other option

but to take full possession of
the estate on December 25th.

Christmas Day!

You heartless slime ball.

It's not personal to
you because it's not

misplacing your keys
to your fancy car,

or getting a stain
on your nice suit.

This means everything to me.

But you know, I guess
I'm just a customer

that takes everything
too personal.

Great job, Grant.

That's the type of ball-busting,
stick-to-your-vigor,

that's gonna get you
straight to the top.

Great job.

My family
business is all I have.

Bam!

Heck yeah!

Whoa.

- Wait.
- What?

No, no no no no no no
no no no no no no no, no.

No no no no no no no no no!

Ah, not this one, all right.

We have to crush her
if we're gonna make

this investment thing happen.

All right, we need this.

I need this.

- Don't screw it up.
- This always happens to me.

This always happens to me,
the very moment I'm ready

for a relationship and I
have to chop her head off.

It's like the Mayans.

Yeah.

Look, why don't you ask out
that girl that find your book.

She seemed nice.

Dude, look, word of warning,
if you're gonna stick

around for a while,
don't upset the boss man.

What's that?

It's her necklace.

She must have dropped it
while she was chewing me out.

Remember, don't
upset the boss man.

Yeah.

They can't do this!

This is like, what,
corporate sabotage,

or exhibition or something.

That's embarrassing that
you work in a library.

How long will it take
you to pay this, will it?

Oh you know, I
don't know, 10 years.

10 years, when have
they given you 'til?

- 'Til Christmas.
- 'Til Christmas!

Oh those syntax bankers.

So, I mean, what
are we gonna do?

We can't squeeze
blood from a turnip.

Turnip, Max!

Relax, this is merely a lemon,

and we're going to
make some lemonade.

Oh no no no, I'm gonna
do way better than that.

I am gonna go to
school for four years.

I'm gonna get a
degree in business

then I'm gonna open
a lemonade stand.

I'm gonna hire a bunch
of employees to run

that lemonade stand, probably
an employee named Paul,

who will embezzle
a bunch of money,

and then I'm gonna
have to sue him

but you know what
I'll get a settlement,

and then I'll buy all
the lemonade I want.

Stupid Paul.

Brooke, your turn.

Hmm, I can think of a
hundred different ways

to make money but not nearly
the amount that I need.

I am just
literally drawing a blank.

You'll come up with something.

I just feel like the big
bad wolf finally found me

and is trying to take
everything I have, you know.

Tonight, I promise you,
all those big heavy feelings

that are weighing you down,
will be magically whisked away

in a night of
romantic enchantment.

Hi welcome, just two tonight.

The most charming and hypnotic
nook you have available.

- Please.
- Follow me.

You have been so good to me

So fine and so gentle

I came around and now I see

Your face so sentimentally

At first I thought
nothing of it all

It seemed just a passing phase

I hope I don't wake you.

Can't sleep.

I may need some advice
from a stranger.

Well, hello.

You're not the only one who gets

to stay up past your bedtime.

Perhaps we can help each other.

You go first.

So, there's
someone I come to despise.

The very people that should
be looking out for me,

may actually be trying to take
advantage of my ignorance.

What should I do, if my
suspicion is correct?

Anytime, I'm confronted with

I can keep it together,
carefully befriend them,

and learn their weakness.

Ah, yes!

Your intuition is amazing.

Thank-you for your
empowering words of wisdom.

So, I told you my struggles.

How about you?

What's a personal thing
you've been battling?

Ah that's a painful
task to ask for a guy.

Huh, well, besides an endless
desire for sugar cookies,

I would have to say, I
struggle with loneliness.

Just me and my
son, two bachelors,

no females to argue with.

Oh, a son.

The plot thickens.

Yeah, he's what
keeps me going these days.

I grew up with just
my mom and sister

and we didn't have much,
but she would remind me

that we're rich because
we have each other.

I know that sounds
lame but I mean,

it meant a lot to me when
I was a kid, you know.

Sounds a lot like my dad.

She taught me
to never stop fighting

for the things I care about.

So, when it comes to
family I don't quit.

That's exactly where I'm at.

I need to fight for
the things I love.

Thanks Rudy for
baring your soul.

Goodnight, Sparks.

Ha ha ha, erm Jason
let me call you back.

Did I miss an appointment?

Hmm, the wheel has come
full circle and I'm here.

Men, as sometimes think
they're master of their fates.

The fault is not in the
stars but in ourselves.

Julius Caesar.

Er, what are you doing here?

I am saving Shakespeare.

I'm pretty sure
he's already dead.

- $3,521.18.
- Hmm, great.

Savings from under the
mattress I take it.

If you think for one
second I'm just going

to roll over and let you
take everything from me,

including my house, you've
another thing coming.

I am many, and we are
saving Shakespeare.

Hmm hmm, it's all so good,
your passion is electric.

But it's gonna take
more shoe boxes

to save your precious
little bed and breakfast.

The man robbed that smiles,

steals something from the thief.

Othello.

I knew that one.

I know Othello.

I know all the Othellos.

All right, so, here's a plan.

We're gonna need a
lot more of these

and we're gonna put them
all over the city, okay.

I mean, every cafe,
every restaurant,

even here at the library
because no amount

of money is too small, okay.

What do you think?

Save Shakespeare Chateau.

- Ah huh, cute.
- I think, probably use

- a little bit more...
- Theatrics!

Theatrics.

Guys, this is my sister, Katie.

What's up!

And you know Lizzy.

Yeah, no, she's right.

We need more theatrics.

If I prick my finger,
do I not bleed.

If someone tickles me, do
I not laugh and or scream?

- Yes, but...
- If somebody steals

your bed and breakfast,
do you not revenge?

Once more unto the breach
dear friends, one more.

- Save the chateau.
- Hazar.

- Hazar!
- Hazar!

But now my baby knows the score

Let it happen once
or twice before

But she don't know
the sacrifice I make

No she don't

Ever since he stole her heart

I can't stop myself
from falling apart

So how long must I
wait, how far will I go

Hello Rudy, it's Sparks again.

I wanted to thank-you.

I took some of your
advice about fighting

for the things I love,
and I realized it was time

to rescue my family,
and our heritage.

And I have to say it feels
good to finally start winning.

How long must I wait,
how far will I go

Hey guys we made the paper.

Let me see that.

Saving Shakespeare
for Christmas.

Let's have a look.

A historic landmark
that has been open

to the public for decades,
losing this beloved gem

would be like losing a piece
of the city's very soul.

That's very theatrical.

The evil antagonist is once

again the big bad
Ambassador Bank

who sails in and commandeers
poor small business victims.

- I'm sure you've seen this.
- Yes sir.

I can have the newspaper
retract the article.

No no no.

We look like a bunch
of pretentious idiots.

We need to do something,
something unexpected.

I wanna help the
bed and breakfast.

Help them by
multiplying the money

that they're getting
from these donations

by a hedge fund that
we privately manage.

Really?

Are you sure about that?

I mean, what if they
make the payoff.

Then we lose the
deal with Billbooska.

Don't worry about Billbooska.

- I need your help, though.
- Sure.

Can you bring in
this Mrs. Phipps,

and get her to sign this?

Yeah, yeah yeah,
I mean I can try.

I'm counting on you, son.

Bring her in.

- Hi, welcome.
- Hi there.

Erm are you with
the Donovan party?

I'm actually here to see Brooke.

- Is she around?
- Erm, she just stepped out.

She should be back any minute.

Lots of guests,
out of groceries.

- Yeah, great.
- I'm Katie.

Hey, I'm Grant, a friend.

I gotta tell you, this
place is really beautiful.

Yeah, yeah, I
erm, I grew up here.

- Really?
- Hmm, hmm.

I thought Brooke
was an only child.

Oh no, there are three of us.

- Three.
- Me, Brooke

and our little sister, Lizzy.

Erm, Katie, we need more
drinks in the parlor, pronto.

Okay.

So let me guess, you're
the cute younger sister

that runs this place, yeah.

Uh huh.

I got my eye on you.

Hmm, she's spirited.

That's a word for it.

Katie, I'm back!

I need some help please.

You know what,
I'll take this one.

- She's all yours.
- Great to meet you.

You too.

Oh woo woo woo,
I got you, got you.

Er, what are you doing?

I wanted to see how
things were going.

Let me help you out.

Oh no, you know actually, I
don't actually need your help.

You've got a lot of stuff here.

- Thank-you though.
- Oh it's okay,

- it's not a problem.
- No that's, thank-you.

- Ooh, cookies.
- Oh thanks, yeah.

Are you always this charming?

You know, you might
be the exception.

But erm, I actually have
real guests to attend to.

So, if you don't mind,
I'll just see you later.

Hmm.

So, how about
something to drink?

What would you like?

Ah, water if you have it.

Hmm, you can have one.

Okay.

So I'm curious, what
was it like growing up

in a historic mansion?

Holidays here were the best.

There is something magical
about this place at Christmas.

It literally
takes your breath away.

You might be on to something.

I haven't had this
much fun in years.

And this place is so romantic.

Ah, thank-you.

- There you go.
- Well, thanks.

We don't wanna
offend the guests.

Shall we?

- Okay, one dance, yeah.
- One dance.

You got it.

Nice moves.

Thanks.

Tell me this, why do you call
it The Shakespeare Chateau?

You see that
carving right there?

When my grandpa took it over
and made a bed and breakfast,

he used to read Shakespearean
plays to all the guests.

He would stand right there
by the fireplace actually.

So, we call it The
Shakespeare Chateau.

You really do love
this place, don't you?

I know it's just a house but,

it feels like more than that.

You just gave me a
compliment didn't you?

- Okay, like just...
- Put the glass down.

- Tone it down a little bit.
- Yeah, just tone it down,

relax, enjoy, the sweet company.

Why did you come by anyway?

Well there's er, something
I wanted to talk to you about.

I might be able to
help you make your

money back a little bit faster.

Just er, swing by the bank
tomorrow and I can show you.

Okay.

But, I have to know, why, why
are you being so nice to me?

You want me to stop?

Well er, thank-you, - Yes.

Very much, it was a pleasure.

- Hmm, hmm.
- I'll see you tomorrow.

I will see you tomorrow.

- Tomorrow.
- Tomorrow.

You and me, dancing
in slow motion

You and me, all that we are

Mr. Ogden,

Miss Phipps is here to see you.

Oh yeah er, send her in.

- Hi Brooke.
- Hi Grant.

Please come in, have a seat.

Okay.

Ah Brooke, I've just gotta say,

how gorgeous your house is.

It's beautiful.

Well, thank-you.

I'm actually really happy
you got to see it, erm,

A photo doesn't
really, you know,

capture the beauty of a thing.

So, am I supposed
to sign some papers?

Yeah, your paperwork,
that is why you're here.

My boss, Mr. Velorski,
he's getting the paperwork

together right now.

- That's being done.
- Okay.

Yeah.

You know what, we
should go on a tour.

Come on, let me show you around.

Pretty great, isn't it.

- Hmm.
- Hand painted murals,

stain glassed windows,

and we still have
the original vaults.

Wow.

There's actually
two sets of vaults.

This is the lower vault.

This is where people store
their most treasured things.

Huh, hmm, guess there's two
sides to everything here huh.

Grant, there you are.

Miss Phipps, I assume.

- Hello, and you are...
- Frank Velorski,

president and chairman of the
board of the Ambassador Bank.

- Oh.
- Er, Brooke,

Mr. Velorski is so
moved by your story

now that it's in
all the newspapers.

- Hmm.
- He decided to step in

and help out.

What do you know
about hedge funds?

- Er, nothing.
- Yes, great.

See we heard about your
unfortunate balloon note,

and we want to keep
you as a customer.

Well, what do you need from me?

Well, you can take
the money you raised

from the fundraiser,
put it into the account,

triple your money, cash
out, pay the balloon note,

it's that simple.

I'm not really good
with these kinds of things.

I just, Grant, honestly,

do you think this is
the right thing to do?

I think this might
just work, yeah.

Okay, let's do it.

Okay, so, an initial
in these two places.

Hey these next pages are just

deal much contracts
stuff, yada yada.

Initial right there.

Great, okay, congratulations.

Miss Phipps, you've
made the right choice.

Have a nice day.

Thank-you.

- Yeah.
- Wow!

How do you feel?

Erm, that was a rush.

- Thank-you again.
- Okay, yeah.

- I erm...
- Very welcome.

I will erm, I will be back
later to deposit that money.

Perfect, I'll see you then.

- Okay, I'll see you.
- All right.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Okay.

All my lonely days are over

And my nights filled with joy

All those lonely
days have gone away

And my heart's like a little toy

With my lonely days behind me

I can taste the sweeter things

I can drink some wine,
so cheap and fine

I've got the world
hanging on a string

Say goodbye to lonely moments

A cup of coffee is better shared

Yeah the grass is green,
my socks are clean

And there's
springtime in the air

Hey there Sparks,

you are officially now
my personal therapist.

Since we've started texting
that loneliness I used to have,

well, it's faded away.

I'm really feel like
I'm connecting to

Even opening up more.

Which is a big deal for me.

- How about you?
- That's crazy.

I've been feeling
the same lately.

If you don't mind, may I hold

onto that book a little longer?

I really don't want to
jinx what's been happening.

Is that okay? The lonely days

Won't be coming back

Goodbye lone

And she finally had
the one her heart loved.

When she came down the path
of the mountain of love,

she came down the path.

- Someone's happy.
- No, just reading a book.

- About love.
- No.

No, the lady doth
protest too much.

"Often the pure innocence
of silence persuades"

"where words fail."

Quote, A Winter's Tale.

Hmm, you just told on yourself.

I'm pretty sure Shaun had
nothing to do with it.

Hello Sparks, it's Rudy again.

Listen, how about this,
I buy you a month's worth

of coffee at the Brioche, and,
if it's not too much to ask,

will you still be my pen pal?

I need a female to argue with.

Ha, sure, I
love a good argument.

Whatever Christmas magic
we've started baking,

let's not stop, life is
tasting a bit sweeter.

Hello Sparks, just curious,

what happened to that person
you had come to despise?

Did you ever learn
their weakness?

Hey there Rudy,
actually yeah, I think I did.

Goodnight, Sparks.

I'm thinking something
sugary and tasty.

I'm getting the usual,
dark thick and lonely.

We have a special
on peppermint mocha,

the spirit of the holidays.

Ooh, that sounds good.

I will have one of those please.

Why not, you had me
on peppermint mocha.

That will be $3.75
a piece please.

Can't wait to try this.

Your card was declined ma'am.

I'm sorry, it's new,
can you try one more time?

- Still the same ma'am.
- What?

I don't understand, I
mean I, it's brand new.

I got this one, I got this one.

What do you mean there's
less than $200 in my account?

I mean, I, I just deposited
thousands of dollars

- literally two days ago.
- I'm sorry ma'am,

but your account's been frozen

until the funds
have been deposited.

This is insane.

What's going on?

Oh Brooke, hey there.

There's no money in my account.

It's not there, it's
just gone, and I...

Woo, what are you talking about?

I just tried to
use my bank card,

and it got declined.

They said there's not
sufficient funds in the account,

and I just need to
know where my money is.

All right, let me
pull up your account.

I'm sure it's an
error on our end, now.

I'm sorry, I really don't
mean to overreact, I just...

I get it Brooke, I get it,

don't get between a
woman and her money.

All right, what
have we got here?

- What, that's strange.
- What?

There are no funds.

I don't understand this.

I'm sorry Brooke, I don't
know how this happened.

You planned this.

Hey Brooke, wait, wait, we
can figure this out, Brooke.

Come on!

Brooke, Brooke, wait I'm sorry.

We can figure this out.

I don't want to see you.

I don't want to talk to you,

I want nothing to do with you.

I'm sure there's
something we can do.

I trusted you, and
now, I have nothing.

We need to talk, now.

Ah, there he is, The Hammer,
hitting where it counts.

You knew this was gonna happen.

Mission accomplished.

Great job, Grant.

Do you feel anything?

I mean, do you have any remorse
for stealing people's money?

I get it.

You're personally attached.

Oh, that's a big no-no.

You know Grant, I like you.

Saw what was happening.

Decided to put a leash on you.

She doesn't deserve this.

You know, you'll forget in time.

We've all had to.

Oh and erm, a word of advice,

don't let this little thing ruin

what you've been building here.

Hello again, it's Sparks.

I'm sorry if this sounds weird

but my life has
just fallen apart.

It's been a crazy few days
so, I'm just gonna come out

and say it, I really
need to meet you.

I need to see you face-to-face,

to know that you're real.

Will you meet me?

Hello there,
everything you just described is

exactly what I've
been going through.

Finally meeting you
would mean a lot to me.

Can it be soon?

Can it be soon?

I thought you'd never ask.

- How about now?
- You read my mind.

The Brioche closes in two hours.

Meet in 30?

I will be there.

You and me, dancing
in slow motion

You and me, here in these arms

And it's all that I want

And it's all that I need

If I could love you forever

I would fall on my knees

You and me

Need you to know that I

Need you every day

I will never let you go

The promises we made

And it's all that I wanted

It's all that I need

If I could love you forever

I would fall on my knees

All that I want and
it's all that I need

If I can hold you forever
I would fall to my knees

I just, I can't
believe that we're,

we're really going
to lose the chateau.

I'm glad we were
able to meet tonight.

I have something that I've
been wanting to tell you.

- Wow, nervous.
- Just take your time.

You and I have really shared

some special moments, I'd say.

And I just think that
I am falling in love

with this extraordinary
girl from rehearsal.

I'm crazy in love with her,
she's crazy in love with me

and we're both crazy in love.

And so you and I
need to break up.

- What?
- I'm breaking up

with you Brooke.

You are so great, for
some other guy, you know.

Well, that's just great.

I can't believe this.

That's me!

A failure, I mean, a big
sign that says Brooke Phipps,

failure at everything!

Her life, her family,
her friends and...

Oh, wow, woo, I am all sweaty.

I should see you.

You were made for the
theater life vixen.

Call this number.

I'll be rooting for you.

Okay.

Brooke, we made dessert.

How'd your date go?

I lost the chateau.

Wait?

What?

Brooke, you can't...

I take it things
didn't go so well.

You know how some people
have that magic touch?

Makes everything turn to gold.

Mine breaks stuff.

What if it's too hard to let go?

Then you lean on
the others around you,

and let their strength
keep you standing.

That's why we have love.

It's what, anything
substantial is built on love.

Our family, is built upon
the foundation of love.

I'll always be proud
of you Sparks, always.

I love you, dad.

Dad, what is this place?

That is your librarian's house.

Librarians must be rich.

- Want to go inside?
- Yeah.

- Let's do it.
- Yeah.

All right, we need
a refill on the chips.

Hi, it's me.

You have no right to be
here so er, please leave.

I've been a schlub but you
haven't let me apologize.

You know there's really
nothing else to say.

But there is, there's
something to say Brooke.

Who are all these
people anyways?

Every year we
invite the homeless in

so they can have a warm meal.

That's incredible.

You see I wish I
was more like that.

See that's why I need
you in my life, Brooke,

to help me be a better man.

To make you feel better.

That's exactly what a
self-centered person would say.

Please do this, so
my pain can stop,

while I waltz all
over your heart.

See that's where you're wrong.

If you would stop, listen,
and not jump to conclusions,

you might realize that
people actually care.

- Huh!
- And I care about you.

Don't give me that garbage.

I can read you like a book.

Oh really, okay.

Then why am I, standing in
the middle of your house,

eating your food, oh,
because I know there's

something between
us, and you know too.

There is nothing between us.

And there never will be.

You tried to play
your gold charm game

but it was all a lie, and I,

I could never be
with a man like you.

I don't believe that.

And I know you
don't believe that.

So you can honestly say you
never felt anything for me?

You want honesty Grant?

I trusted you, you tricked me,

and now I'm losing everything.

Okay, I never tricked you
but I was completely honest

with you from the
beginning, all right.

And oh, do you remember
I even tried helping you.

Oh, so this is all their fault.

You're insane.

You can't just waltz
into someone's life,

destroy their heart,
and then expect them

to ever trust you again.

So you were falling for me?

Okay, hmm.

This is just great, just great.

Oh, I'm the luckiest
man in the world.

The woman I love
was falling for me

and now she hates my guts.

Oh ooh, man.

You could never
love anyone but yourself.

You're the most greedy,
selfish man I have

ever met in my life.

In fact, it is no wonder
you're a single father.

You probably conned the
woman into sleeping with you,

and then when she figured
you out, she left you!

She was my wife, Brooke.

She died of cancer,
and every time I look

at my little boy,
I see her face.

Dad, there's a box that plays
music without the internet!

Can Levi spend the night.

No, not tonight.

Hey, time to go bud.

Go grab your coat, okay.

I er, I got you something.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, think of it
as a new adventure.

There's a whole wide
world out there, okay.

Come on Brooke, you're up next.

Hey Sparks, come on
baby girl, dance with us.

Give me just one second,
I've got cookies in the oven

about to burn, I will be
right back, I promise.

But it's tradition.

Promise me you won't let
this place run your life.

Whenever it become
a stumbling block,

don't hesitate, let it go.

This place is not our family.

We are our family.

Promise me.

I promise.

I know he missed her.

I think he was just
waiting, for the moment

that he would see her again,
and the life after this.

Dad?

Sparks, is that you?

Do you remember the
last time we danced?

It was Christmas Eve.

The guests, the lights, music.

- I love you dad.
- I love you too Sparks.

The whole setting was perfect.

All three of my lovely
girls were there.

Dad I'm sorry.

I'm, I tried, I really
tried to save this place.

Don't cry, Sparks.

He's listening.

He hears you, your pain,

every feeling your heart
makes, he feels it all.

He's been there the whole time.

I feel so alone.

Why did you have to go?

I wasn't ready, I wasn't
ready for you to leave me.

Ah, darling, people always go.

But god will never leave
you an orphan sweetheart.

He'll always be there for you.

He's been carrying
you this all the time.

Brooke?

You all right?

Hey,.

I know it's er, it's hard.

He told me to look out for you.

- Agh!
- Ah, dad, dad!

- Agh!
- Don't.

It's almost like he knew, right.

- Dad, please, wake up dad.
- Daddy!

Wake up!

- Daddy, wake up.
- Please, dad, dad.

- Daddy, wake up!
- Brooke.

It's time.

You have to let him go.

You'll be all right.

We love you Sparks.

Ah, thanks.

Really, erm.

Erm, we've still one gift.

It's not from me,
it's from Grant.

He really cares for you Brooke.

Then, I have to go find him.

Hey there, Sparks.

I haven't heard
from you in a while.

I've been thinking who
better to pour out my soul

than to the girl I've never met.

Secretly, I've drank more
coffee in the last three weeks

than I have my whole life,
mentally preparing myself

for that cup of coffee I
was gonna share with you.

When we first started messaging,

I really thought this was it,

this was the reason I found
myself in this little town.

It was to meet you,
whoever you were,

that maybe destiny was real,

that maybe if I put myself out

there we would find each other.

But I want you to know
that whether you're real

or not, I believe in
what could have been.

The thought that one
day we would meet

and realize we had just
been looking for each other.

Our whole lives we were
just trying to find us.

Regretfully I've
decided to leave town

and I probably won't be back.

I want to at least
give you the book

that started our
wonderful conversations.

Since I don't know who you
are, or where to find you,

I'll leave it at the same place
you found it, the Brioche.

Maybe it will remind
you of brighter days.

Perhaps in another life we
may have made a great couple.

I care for you, whoever you are.

No, no stupid phone!

I'm here, I'm here!

The cafe, he's at the cafe.

Ah ah ah ah

You and me

You and me

Yeah, you and me
dancing in slow motion

You and me

Dad, someone's here.

It's you.

Here.

Are you Sparks?

You're Sparks?

I didn't think you
were gonna show here.

Why?

Why did you come back?

Because I owe you a coffee.

Actually, I owe
you a few coffees.

I was gonna leave these
here before we left.

And how many coffees did
it take you to acquire these?

A lot.

For the past month I
waited for you to text me,

hoping for you to text me,
not knowing it was you.

You hurt me Grant,
so bad, and I,

I hate you for that, but it
took me losing everything

to realize that I was stuck.

I was stuck in that house
and I, I am not that house.

I want to hate you.

But I can't.

I've got you Sparks.

Can we give you a ride home?

- Yeah?
- Sure.

All right.

Suddenly she passes
right in front of me

Suddenly feels
like I'm gonna fall

Well, it's been a few months

since we lost the house
to Mr. Billbooska,

the bigwig investor
from Ambassador Bank,

and yes, it was
on Christmas Day.

I mean, talk about
getting the holiday blues.

That was the icing on the cake.

Excuse me?

- Who's doing this story?
- Oh, sorry baby, you are,

- go ahead.
- So, about two weeks

after Grant and I fell in love,

and I was forced
out of the chateau,

the IRS came visiting
Ambassador Bank

and found some
interesting paperwork

that didn't quite
hold up well in court.

I mean, I may have known someone

who knew someone that may
have blown the whistle so,

Hakuna Matata, that's
Shakespeare, right?

No, that's The Lion King.

The bank's properties
were put up for auction.

I mean pennies on the dollar

including The
Shakespeare Chateau.

- So, we, we bought it back.
- I'm cutting in,

I can't help it.

We bought that baby
back and for cheaper

than what your loan was.

It was a joint loan since
your credit was shot.

- Thanks to you.
- You're welcome.

So, are you gonna tell
them about the best part?

You can't leave out
the best part, babe.

And we ended
up getting married there.

That was my idea.

- Great idea, huh.
- Hmm nope.

Pretty sure I came
up with that one.

And now we both run the
bed and breakfast together,

with my sisters, of course.

Despite of the miles

Distance seems frail

It can't take away
the hope that he feels

Across empty miles

You know that it's real

It's out there waiting
soon to be revealed

Somewhere there's a new love

A heart that beats true

Somewhere there's a greater love

Waiting for you

All my lonely days are over

And my nights fill with joy

All those lonely
days have gone away

And my heart's like a little toy

With my lonely days behind me

I can taste the sweeter things

I can drink the wine
so cheap and fine

I got the world
hanging on a string

Say goodbye to lonely moments

A cup of coffee is better shared

Yeah the grass is green,
my socks are clean

And there's
springtime in the air

If you ever pack your suitcase

Or book a ticket,
a one-way flight

All because of you
I've fallen too

But never end the
loneliest night

I know you never,
no no you never

Leave me stranded or do me wrong

'Cause those lonely nights
have gone from sight

And together we belong

Yeah

All right

But now my lonely days are over

Far behind me fades to black

I can't sing my song
I have singed so long

'Cause it won't be coming back

No they won't be coming
back, lonely days

They won't be coming back

Goodbye lone