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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:13,665 --> 00:00:16,581 ["Joy to the World" playing] 2 00:00:36,688 --> 00:00:40,475 [applause] 3 00:00:48,396 --> 00:00:50,311 Keep your arms up. Don't forget to smile. 4 00:00:50,398 --> 00:00:52,487 Nathan, you're still recovering. Don't do the triple axel. 5 00:00:52,574 --> 00:00:54,010 Yeah, I won't, I promise. 6 00:00:54,097 --> 00:00:55,968 Have an ice pack ready. He's gonna try the triple axel. 7 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:57,579 -Get the ice. -Perfect spiral. 8 00:00:58,101 --> 00:00:59,929 -You were amazing! -[laughs] 9 00:01:00,016 --> 00:01:02,584 You know, I got a little emotional out there, 10 00:01:02,758 --> 00:01:05,891 thinking that this is our second-last show ever. 11 00:01:06,022 --> 00:01:08,372 You're not second-guessing leaving the tour, are you? 12 00:01:08,459 --> 00:01:10,809 No, no, I'm not. I'm so excited. 13 00:01:10,940 --> 00:01:12,637 We're finally gonna do it-- 14 00:01:12,811 --> 00:01:15,423 buy an ice rink, start our own training center. 15 00:01:15,553 --> 00:01:17,816 And after four years on tour, finally be home. 16 00:01:18,121 --> 00:01:19,862 Be in the same place for more than two days, 17 00:01:19,992 --> 00:01:20,993 have a real Christmas. 18 00:01:21,429 --> 00:01:23,431 -What's a real Christmas? -[chuckles] I forget. 19 00:01:23,518 --> 00:01:25,781 Something that's not in a hotel or on a tarmac. 20 00:01:26,260 --> 00:01:27,130 Right. 21 00:01:27,522 --> 00:01:28,914 I'm gonna get a tree from the Miller's farm 22 00:01:29,045 --> 00:01:31,003 and take all my Christmas decorations out of storage. 23 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:33,180 I'll decorate the house exactly like my mom used to. 24 00:01:33,267 --> 00:01:34,137 Mm! 25 00:01:34,268 --> 00:01:35,747 I can't wait to finally be home. 26 00:01:35,878 --> 00:01:36,879 Me too. 27 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:39,099 We should finish packing. 28 00:01:39,186 --> 00:01:40,970 We have to be at the airport at five. 29 00:01:41,057 --> 00:01:43,103 Where are we going again? Santa... 30 00:01:43,190 --> 00:01:44,060 San Senova. 31 00:01:44,234 --> 00:01:45,801 San Senova, right. 32 00:01:45,888 --> 00:01:47,063 [laughs] 33 00:01:47,194 --> 00:01:49,065 Tiny country, big tourist destination. 34 00:01:49,413 --> 00:01:50,588 I hope it's nice. 35 00:01:50,719 --> 00:01:51,676 It'll be great. 36 00:02:14,699 --> 00:02:16,527 -Thank you, Dawson. -Sir. 37 00:02:16,962 --> 00:02:18,399 [Nicholas] Your Majesty. 38 00:02:18,616 --> 00:02:21,576 Nicholas, you've spent the last 30 years as my best friend 39 00:02:21,663 --> 00:02:22,838 calling me "Alex." 40 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:24,231 Hmm. 41 00:02:24,753 --> 00:02:26,320 That's when you didn't use more colorful names. 42 00:02:26,929 --> 00:02:28,844 Would you prefer one of the more colorful names? 43 00:02:30,541 --> 00:02:31,499 [chuckles] 44 00:02:32,848 --> 00:02:34,066 Thank you, Paul. 45 00:02:34,197 --> 00:02:35,590 ...the west wing, extensively refurbished 46 00:02:35,677 --> 00:02:38,070 by the late Christmas King and-- 47 00:02:38,767 --> 00:02:40,856 -Oh, sir, I'm so sorry. -[cameras clicking] 48 00:02:41,204 --> 00:02:43,815 Didn't we discuss keeping the tourists to the east wing? 49 00:02:43,902 --> 00:02:46,209 I'll inquire about it again, sir. 50 00:02:50,648 --> 00:02:52,084 Where did that come from? 51 00:02:52,563 --> 00:02:55,305 Uh, Princess Christina requested that it be placed in here. 52 00:02:56,567 --> 00:02:59,440 Why do I somehow think that that relates to this? 53 00:02:59,875 --> 00:03:01,355 How is my father the Christmas King, 54 00:03:01,442 --> 00:03:02,704 and I'm the Grinch King? 55 00:03:03,095 --> 00:03:06,098 Well, your father founded the Christmas Market, 56 00:03:06,621 --> 00:03:08,231 and the caroling concert, 57 00:03:08,405 --> 00:03:10,581 and the holiday benefit for the community center, 58 00:03:10,712 --> 00:03:12,627 while you, when asked by the press 59 00:03:12,714 --> 00:03:14,063 about your feelings towards Christmas, 60 00:03:14,194 --> 00:03:16,848 remarked that it's "good for the economy." 61 00:03:17,022 --> 00:03:18,328 It is good for the economy. 62 00:03:18,459 --> 00:03:21,897 Alex, it's your third Christmas as king of a country 63 00:03:21,984 --> 00:03:23,159 founded around the holiday, 64 00:03:23,333 --> 00:03:25,335 and you're yet to show any Christmas cheer. 65 00:03:25,553 --> 00:03:27,598 I know that Christmas can be a hard time for you, but-- 66 00:03:27,729 --> 00:03:30,819 It's not hard. Look, I'm just busy. 67 00:03:33,300 --> 00:03:34,344 Look who's here. 68 00:03:34,475 --> 00:03:37,217 I can see that I've walked in on something. 69 00:03:37,304 --> 00:03:38,740 -Hello, Aunt Patricia. -[chuckles] 70 00:03:40,350 --> 00:03:42,352 The princess is wondering 71 00:03:42,439 --> 00:03:44,876 if you'll be having dinner together tonight. 72 00:03:45,355 --> 00:03:46,530 You've got your meet-and-greet 73 00:03:46,617 --> 00:03:47,836 with the dignitaries this evening. 74 00:03:47,966 --> 00:03:49,054 Can it be moved? 75 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,361 It's already been rescheduled twice. 76 00:03:54,364 --> 00:03:55,539 Tell her I'll do my best. 77 00:03:59,891 --> 00:04:02,329 This place is like a storybook come to life. 78 00:04:02,416 --> 00:04:04,069 Yes, one where my fairy godmother 79 00:04:04,156 --> 00:04:06,507 gives me a cute boy and some mistletoe. 80 00:04:06,594 --> 00:04:07,508 [both chuckle] 81 00:04:07,638 --> 00:04:09,249 They really love Christmas here. 82 00:04:09,553 --> 00:04:12,382 According to this, this country was founded on Christmas Eve. 83 00:04:12,469 --> 00:04:14,863 There are nonstop holiday events, traditions. 84 00:04:14,950 --> 00:04:17,257 There's even a tour of a decorated palace. 85 00:04:17,344 --> 00:04:18,910 Unfortunately, it's during our show time. 86 00:04:18,997 --> 00:04:20,651 There is a Christmas Market we can visit. 87 00:04:20,738 --> 00:04:23,001 Ooh, perfect. I knew I left my Christmas shopping 88 00:04:23,088 --> 00:04:24,481 till the last minute for a reason. 89 00:04:24,829 --> 00:04:25,830 -[laughs] -[horse whinnies] 90 00:04:31,053 --> 00:04:33,098 [man] Excuse me, ma'am, is this dog yours? 91 00:04:33,185 --> 00:04:35,492 [woman] Oh, no, right. I'm so sorry. 92 00:04:35,623 --> 00:04:38,234 -I turn around for one second-- -[man] Oh, no, no. It's fine. 93 00:04:39,409 --> 00:04:40,323 Daddy! 94 00:04:42,238 --> 00:04:43,935 I'm so sorry about dinner. 95 00:04:44,022 --> 00:04:45,023 Tomorrow night, I promise. 96 00:04:47,809 --> 00:04:49,245 How was your skating lesson? 97 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:50,986 I'm learning a spiral. 98 00:04:51,073 --> 00:04:53,902 A spiral! Marvelous. 99 00:04:54,598 --> 00:04:56,948 Perhaps I can come down tomorrow and watch you practice. 100 00:04:57,775 --> 00:04:59,951 It's getting late. It's time for sleep. 101 00:05:00,082 --> 00:05:01,736 But I haven't finished my movie. 102 00:05:03,085 --> 00:05:04,695 A Christmas movie. 103 00:05:05,174 --> 00:05:06,741 Well, let me guess how it ends, 104 00:05:06,958 --> 00:05:10,092 as there is only one fitting ending for a Christmas story. 105 00:05:10,745 --> 00:05:11,876 The tree is lit, 106 00:05:12,616 --> 00:05:14,314 the mistletoe is kissed under, 107 00:05:15,227 --> 00:05:17,055 and a merry Christmas is had by all, 108 00:05:17,229 --> 00:05:19,841 and to all a good night. 109 00:05:21,059 --> 00:05:22,147 I love you, Tina-bear. 110 00:05:23,584 --> 00:05:24,585 I love you too. 111 00:05:30,547 --> 00:05:33,507 Daddy, it doesn't matter what anyone says. 112 00:05:34,029 --> 00:05:35,335 You're not a Grinch. 113 00:05:39,077 --> 00:05:40,296 Good night, Christina. 114 00:05:42,820 --> 00:05:43,734 [door closes] 115 00:05:44,953 --> 00:05:48,173 ["Deck the Halls" playing over P.A.] 116 00:05:49,958 --> 00:05:52,352 It does. Looks happy. 117 00:05:53,396 --> 00:05:54,832 There's nothing to worry about. 118 00:05:55,093 --> 00:05:57,313 You know, you'll make your speech opening Christmas Market, 119 00:05:57,922 --> 00:06:00,838 shake some hands, wish some Merry Christmases. 120 00:06:01,578 --> 00:06:02,710 It'll be good. 121 00:06:04,015 --> 00:06:05,103 Yeah, it'll be great. 122 00:06:06,061 --> 00:06:07,715 It's a chance to connect with the people and... 123 00:06:08,063 --> 00:06:10,979 move past this whole Grinch King business. 124 00:06:11,762 --> 00:06:13,024 Who knows? After today, 125 00:06:13,111 --> 00:06:15,070 I might be known as the second Christmas King. 126 00:06:21,293 --> 00:06:22,512 All right, you'll do great. 127 00:06:22,599 --> 00:06:24,775 Just, um, you know, be yourself and, uh... 128 00:06:25,254 --> 00:06:26,386 you know, speak from the heart. 129 00:06:27,343 --> 00:06:28,736 Just not sure I can do both. 130 00:06:28,823 --> 00:06:30,825 Well, then, um, just stick to the speech. 131 00:06:32,435 --> 00:06:33,828 All right? I'll go speak to the press. 132 00:06:38,528 --> 00:06:41,575 [chatter] 133 00:06:43,228 --> 00:06:45,840 It's so magical. Look at these decorations. 134 00:06:47,885 --> 00:06:49,626 This is so cute. 135 00:06:51,019 --> 00:06:52,586 We should get it as a souvenir. 136 00:06:52,673 --> 00:06:54,805 It can be a good luck charm for our skating arena. 137 00:06:54,936 --> 00:06:57,634 Oh, by the way, I spoke to a real estate agency this morning. 138 00:06:57,765 --> 00:06:59,244 They're gonna start looking for rinks for us. 139 00:06:59,375 --> 00:07:00,724 -That's great. -Yeah. [laughs] 140 00:07:01,116 --> 00:07:02,639 You should go get warmed up for the show. 141 00:07:02,726 --> 00:07:03,988 I'll buy this. I'll meet you there. 142 00:07:04,119 --> 00:07:05,903 Sounds good. I'll see you soon. [chuckles] 143 00:07:06,904 --> 00:07:08,253 -Oh, sorry. -I'm so sorry. 144 00:07:15,957 --> 00:07:17,045 [bell tolling] 145 00:07:31,015 --> 00:07:31,886 Hm. 146 00:07:38,370 --> 00:07:40,503 No. "Christmas honor." 147 00:07:41,330 --> 00:07:42,679 "Honor Christmas. 148 00:07:43,201 --> 00:07:44,855 Honor it with all my heart." 149 00:07:45,116 --> 00:07:46,117 Oh! 150 00:07:46,857 --> 00:07:48,163 -I'm-- -[gasps] 151 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:51,166 -I must apologize. -No, I'm sorry. 152 00:07:51,253 --> 00:07:52,341 I didn't see anyone hiding there. 153 00:07:53,124 --> 00:07:54,386 Well, I wasn't hiding. 154 00:07:54,952 --> 00:07:56,084 Right, of course. 155 00:07:56,432 --> 00:07:57,999 I mean, it kinda looked like you were hiding. 156 00:07:58,086 --> 00:08:00,262 Really? And from whom would I be hiding? 157 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,917 I don't know, the Christmas crowds? 158 00:08:03,004 --> 00:08:04,484 Hiding from Christmas. 159 00:08:04,658 --> 00:08:06,137 If only that was an option. 160 00:08:06,355 --> 00:08:09,227 [laughs] I take it you're not a fan of the holiday. 161 00:08:09,445 --> 00:08:11,491 Oh, no, no, I am a fan. 162 00:08:11,621 --> 00:08:13,101 Big fan. The biggest. 163 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:17,671 I honor Christmas with all my heart and... 164 00:08:19,063 --> 00:08:20,195 and... 165 00:08:21,370 --> 00:08:22,980 And try to keep for all the year? 166 00:08:23,372 --> 00:08:24,373 Yes, that. 167 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:25,592 [laughs] 168 00:08:25,853 --> 00:08:27,681 That was very believable. 169 00:08:27,811 --> 00:08:30,553 Well, it was believable because it's the truth. 170 00:08:31,772 --> 00:08:35,210 Blessed is the season where-- 171 00:08:35,297 --> 00:08:38,126 Which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. 172 00:08:38,996 --> 00:08:40,781 I knew it was something to do with conspiracy. 173 00:08:41,782 --> 00:08:44,088 What are you, some sort of Christmas quote book? 174 00:08:44,219 --> 00:08:45,612 I just like Christmas. [chuckles] 175 00:08:46,395 --> 00:08:47,265 So I see. 176 00:08:47,831 --> 00:08:49,441 Well, whatever you're doing, good luck. 177 00:08:49,529 --> 00:08:51,356 Hope you find your Christmas cheer. 178 00:08:51,792 --> 00:08:53,707 Thank you, and I don't need to find it 179 00:08:53,794 --> 00:08:55,622 because, well, I'm brimming with it. 180 00:08:56,361 --> 00:09:00,583 Behold. Christmas waves a magic wand across the world 181 00:09:01,018 --> 00:09:02,585 and makes everything more beautiful. 182 00:09:04,282 --> 00:09:05,893 -Good luck. -Well, I don't need luck. 183 00:09:08,330 --> 00:09:09,505 [Katie giggles] 184 00:09:11,072 --> 00:09:12,726 Okay, it's time. 185 00:09:12,987 --> 00:09:14,728 I told the press you'd do a quick photo op 186 00:09:14,815 --> 00:09:15,729 before the speech, 187 00:09:16,207 --> 00:09:18,122 -Are you good? -Yes. 188 00:09:18,340 --> 00:09:19,820 Great. Okay, I'll see you on there. 189 00:09:24,868 --> 00:09:28,480 Hi. Excuse me. Excuse me. 190 00:09:28,611 --> 00:09:29,960 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 191 00:09:30,047 --> 00:09:32,528 King Alexander of San Senova. 192 00:09:32,615 --> 00:09:35,923 [applause] 193 00:09:51,068 --> 00:09:53,027 [microphone feedback] 194 00:09:53,157 --> 00:09:55,551 [creaking] 195 00:09:55,638 --> 00:09:56,857 -[crash] -Ooh. 196 00:10:05,387 --> 00:10:07,607 -Merry Christmas. -[sighs] 197 00:10:10,522 --> 00:10:11,611 [Katie] Good luck. 198 00:10:11,915 --> 00:10:13,569 You're gonna be great. It's gonna be great. 199 00:10:15,266 --> 00:10:16,833 It's our last show. 200 00:10:17,921 --> 00:10:20,402 It's a good thing. We're finally going home. 201 00:10:20,489 --> 00:10:21,925 I know. You're right. 202 00:10:22,099 --> 00:10:23,710 [laughs] We'll have stability. 203 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:25,320 -Yes. Yes. -We'll plant roots. 204 00:10:25,755 --> 00:10:27,714 And we can finally see some friends. 205 00:10:27,801 --> 00:10:31,065 Yes, and maybe even start dating again. 206 00:10:32,370 --> 00:10:33,458 I think the curtain's going up. 207 00:10:33,589 --> 00:10:34,851 Yeah, of course you do. 208 00:10:34,938 --> 00:10:35,983 -Good luck. -Thank you. 209 00:10:37,158 --> 00:10:41,641 ["O Come All Ye Faithful" playing] 210 00:10:49,257 --> 00:10:51,999 -He was covered in plum pudding! -[laughter] 211 00:10:55,089 --> 00:10:56,568 Are you excited about the show? 212 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:57,744 Yes. 213 00:10:58,048 --> 00:10:59,746 Well, I've got a little surprise for you. 214 00:11:00,268 --> 00:11:02,400 How about after the show 215 00:11:02,487 --> 00:11:04,054 we'll go around and meet the skaters? 216 00:11:04,185 --> 00:11:05,969 -Really? -Yes. 217 00:11:07,841 --> 00:11:09,843 [applause] 218 00:11:09,930 --> 00:11:11,322 [holiday music plays] 219 00:11:22,377 --> 00:11:24,205 [applause] 220 00:11:24,335 --> 00:11:25,293 [all] Cheers! 221 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:26,903 [laughter] 222 00:11:26,990 --> 00:11:28,122 We did it! 223 00:11:28,818 --> 00:11:30,167 Congratulations. 224 00:11:30,428 --> 00:11:31,691 Thank you. 225 00:11:31,778 --> 00:11:33,214 That was so good. 226 00:11:33,301 --> 00:11:34,737 -You were beautiful, as always. -Thank you. 227 00:11:34,824 --> 00:11:37,392 Excuse me. Hello, are you by any chance-- 228 00:11:37,479 --> 00:11:38,828 [gasps] Katie Hendricks! 229 00:11:38,959 --> 00:11:40,874 [laughs] I am. 230 00:11:41,135 --> 00:11:43,572 -You must be Princess Patricia. -How do you do? 231 00:11:43,659 --> 00:11:45,617 Thank you so much for inviting us backstage. 232 00:11:45,748 --> 00:11:48,316 Of course. And you must be Princess Christina. 233 00:11:48,795 --> 00:11:50,753 Just Christina. 234 00:11:50,884 --> 00:11:52,320 This is the talented Jessica Lewis. 235 00:11:52,407 --> 00:11:53,364 Lovely to meet you. 236 00:11:53,451 --> 00:11:54,539 [Jessica] Wonderful to meet you. 237 00:11:54,626 --> 00:11:56,367 -Wonderful show. -Thank you so much. 238 00:11:56,454 --> 00:11:58,369 -It's so nice to meet you. -It's nice to meet you. 239 00:11:58,456 --> 00:11:59,762 Should we curtsy? 240 00:11:59,893 --> 00:12:01,329 [Christina] I can't believe I'm meeting you. 241 00:12:01,416 --> 00:12:03,635 You're a three-time world champion. 242 00:12:03,810 --> 00:12:06,290 Didn't you almost go to the Olympics? 243 00:12:07,074 --> 00:12:07,944 Almost. 244 00:12:09,163 --> 00:12:10,773 But you weren't in the show. 245 00:12:10,904 --> 00:12:12,122 Did you stop skating? 246 00:12:12,253 --> 00:12:14,385 I did. I just choreograph now. 247 00:12:14,472 --> 00:12:16,736 Oh, and by that, she means choreograph, train, 248 00:12:16,823 --> 00:12:18,868 and constantly put out fires. [laughs] 249 00:12:18,955 --> 00:12:21,784 Jessica, I'm a huge fan. I love your routines. 250 00:12:21,871 --> 00:12:23,177 [Jessica] Oh, thank you! 251 00:12:23,351 --> 00:12:26,049 I hear you're being coached. Learning any new tricks? 252 00:12:26,441 --> 00:12:28,530 -A spiral. -Wow! 253 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:30,880 Well, pro tip: A good spiral's all about 254 00:12:30,967 --> 00:12:32,142 a great banana position. 255 00:12:32,664 --> 00:12:35,537 Could you show me? I have a rink at the palace. 256 00:12:36,930 --> 00:12:39,759 You have a rink at the palace. [laughs] Wow. 257 00:12:39,846 --> 00:12:42,674 We could skate. I could give you a tour. 258 00:12:42,979 --> 00:12:45,721 Well, we were sad that we missed the public tours. 259 00:12:45,852 --> 00:12:48,202 Well, then you must come visit us. 260 00:12:48,289 --> 00:12:49,420 This afternoon? 261 00:12:49,856 --> 00:12:51,422 -Yeah, that would be great. -Lovely! 262 00:12:51,509 --> 00:12:52,510 [both] Thank you. 263 00:12:54,512 --> 00:12:57,080 [Patricia] This is San Senova's first royal family. 264 00:12:57,211 --> 00:13:00,170 That painting is almost 500 years old. 265 00:13:00,301 --> 00:13:01,824 [Jessica] I actually think I have that dress. 266 00:13:01,955 --> 00:13:05,393 And this is exactly like our apartment. 267 00:13:06,220 --> 00:13:07,699 -[laughter] -Really? Where do you live? 268 00:13:08,178 --> 00:13:09,179 New Jersey. 269 00:13:09,745 --> 00:13:11,007 New Jersey. 270 00:13:11,094 --> 00:13:14,576 Excuse me. Where's your ladies' room? 271 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,317 Oh, it's up the stairs to the right, 272 00:13:16,404 --> 00:13:17,535 third door on the left. 273 00:13:19,450 --> 00:13:20,712 Okay. 274 00:13:24,978 --> 00:13:26,457 Third door on the left. 275 00:13:31,288 --> 00:13:32,202 You? 276 00:13:32,463 --> 00:13:34,944 You. Uh, what are you doing here? 277 00:13:36,206 --> 00:13:37,947 Oh, you're on a tour. 278 00:13:38,034 --> 00:13:41,211 Yeah, I got a little lost. What are you doing here? 279 00:13:41,385 --> 00:13:44,214 Um, well, I-- Well, I work here. 280 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:47,130 You work in the palace, like for the king? 281 00:13:48,915 --> 00:13:50,090 Something like that. 282 00:13:51,526 --> 00:13:54,050 The king. Cool. [laughs] 283 00:13:54,224 --> 00:13:55,312 What's he like? 284 00:13:55,443 --> 00:13:59,186 Um, magnanimous and beloved. 285 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:00,665 That sort of thing. 286 00:14:02,058 --> 00:14:04,365 Well, I'm sure it's amazing to work in this palace. 287 00:14:04,452 --> 00:14:05,366 It's gorgeous. 288 00:14:06,019 --> 00:14:07,368 Although between you and me, 289 00:14:07,716 --> 00:14:10,458 I think it could do with a few extra Christmas decorations. 290 00:14:10,762 --> 00:14:11,981 'Course you would. 291 00:14:13,287 --> 00:14:15,637 Well, I think it's just perfect as it is. 292 00:14:16,116 --> 00:14:17,117 Of course you do. 293 00:14:18,031 --> 00:14:20,947 So can I help with where you're headed? 294 00:14:22,296 --> 00:14:24,515 Thanks, but I'm good. 295 00:14:24,646 --> 00:14:25,734 Of course you are. 296 00:14:29,738 --> 00:14:30,652 [door closes] 297 00:14:35,178 --> 00:14:37,137 Oh, there you are. 298 00:14:37,528 --> 00:14:40,444 -Sorry. I got lost. -Oh, no need to apologize. 299 00:14:40,531 --> 00:14:43,883 I've lived here my entire life, and I still get lost. 300 00:14:43,970 --> 00:14:47,016 Now, Christina and Jessica are at the rink, so I'll take us. 301 00:14:47,103 --> 00:14:47,930 Okay. 302 00:14:51,978 --> 00:14:53,457 [chuckles] 303 00:14:54,589 --> 00:14:55,764 -I know. -[Katie chuckles] 304 00:14:56,025 --> 00:14:57,070 What? 305 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:04,947 [Katie laughs] 306 00:15:07,776 --> 00:15:09,909 Christina, this is amazing. 307 00:15:14,304 --> 00:15:15,915 Do you ever put on shows here? 308 00:15:16,611 --> 00:15:17,481 [Christina] No. 309 00:15:17,655 --> 00:15:19,788 Well, actually, 310 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:22,225 my grandpa did want to host a show here. 311 00:15:22,356 --> 00:15:25,707 An ice skating pageant for Founder's Day. 312 00:15:31,234 --> 00:15:33,497 [owl hooting] 313 00:15:35,673 --> 00:15:37,719 -Daddy. -I'm sorry I missed dinner. 314 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:41,418 That's fine, but I have a question. 315 00:15:41,549 --> 00:15:42,506 Yes? 316 00:15:42,985 --> 00:15:44,813 Um, do you remember how Grandpa used to talk about 317 00:15:44,900 --> 00:15:47,033 hosting an ice skating pageant for Founder's Day? 318 00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:49,905 Yes, the retelling of how San Senova was founded. 319 00:15:50,210 --> 00:15:52,516 Well, what if we hosted it? 320 00:15:54,083 --> 00:15:55,650 That's a marvelous idea. 321 00:15:56,216 --> 00:15:57,695 We'll start planning after Christmas. 322 00:15:57,782 --> 00:16:00,220 No, not for next Founder's Day. 323 00:16:00,437 --> 00:16:01,830 For this Founder's Day. 324 00:16:02,309 --> 00:16:04,659 Christina, Founder's Day is on Christmas Eve, 325 00:16:04,746 --> 00:16:06,052 and that's two weeks away. 326 00:16:06,617 --> 00:16:08,271 A pageant would be a massive production. 327 00:16:08,402 --> 00:16:10,360 But the figure skating stars are here. 328 00:16:10,534 --> 00:16:13,276 Katie and Jessica came to the rink today. They could do it. 329 00:16:13,798 --> 00:16:16,497 And I'll inquire with them for next Founder's Day. 330 00:16:19,717 --> 00:16:23,373 But, Daddy, then you'll be the Grinch King for a whole year, 331 00:16:23,504 --> 00:16:26,333 and that's not who you are, and everyone should know that. 332 00:16:30,772 --> 00:16:32,121 [sighs] Tina-bear... 333 00:16:37,126 --> 00:16:40,303 I'll talk to this Katie and Jessica, all right? 334 00:16:40,434 --> 00:16:41,391 Good. 335 00:16:43,611 --> 00:16:45,743 Good night, Tina-bear. I love you. 336 00:16:45,830 --> 00:16:47,093 I love you too, Daddy. 337 00:16:47,832 --> 00:16:48,833 [door closes] 338 00:16:56,798 --> 00:16:57,799 [Katie] Bye. 339 00:16:57,886 --> 00:16:59,409 [Jessica] Bye. Merry Christmas. 340 00:17:00,410 --> 00:17:02,195 Miss Hendricks, Miss... 341 00:17:03,413 --> 00:17:04,414 Lewis. 342 00:17:05,807 --> 00:17:07,939 The king has requested a word with you at the palace. 343 00:17:08,070 --> 00:17:10,333 -We have to catch our flight. -Don't worry. 344 00:17:10,464 --> 00:17:11,987 We'll make sure it doesn't leave without you. 345 00:17:33,748 --> 00:17:35,184 Do you think we're somehow in trouble? 346 00:17:36,142 --> 00:17:39,058 Uh, if this is the dungeon, lock me up. 347 00:17:39,362 --> 00:17:40,276 [chuckles] 348 00:17:40,668 --> 00:17:42,148 I can't believe we're going to meet the king. 349 00:17:42,757 --> 00:17:44,933 Let's just be on our best behavior. 350 00:17:45,151 --> 00:17:46,500 What, me? 351 00:17:47,544 --> 00:17:50,591 Let's just not offend anyone or break anything. 352 00:17:50,721 --> 00:17:51,635 Oh! 353 00:17:53,724 --> 00:17:54,638 Sorry. [laughs] 354 00:17:54,769 --> 00:17:56,423 Sorry to keep you waiting. 355 00:17:58,033 --> 00:17:59,469 -You? -[Katie] You? 356 00:17:59,556 --> 00:18:00,731 What are you doing here? 357 00:18:01,341 --> 00:18:02,820 I'm meeting the... 358 00:18:04,431 --> 00:18:05,388 [chuckles] 359 00:18:07,129 --> 00:18:08,870 [chuckles] You're the king. 360 00:18:09,392 --> 00:18:10,393 Should we curtsy? 361 00:18:20,186 --> 00:18:21,883 So you're the Katie and Jessica 362 00:18:21,970 --> 00:18:23,885 that Christina's spoken so highly of. 363 00:18:25,016 --> 00:18:27,845 I'm Katie, and this is Jessica. 364 00:18:27,976 --> 00:18:29,064 -Sorry. -[chuckles] 365 00:18:29,151 --> 00:18:30,718 Well, nice to see you again. 366 00:18:30,848 --> 00:18:32,502 Shall we get to the business at hand? 367 00:18:32,894 --> 00:18:35,026 So my daughter has gotten an idea 368 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:38,508 to host an ice-skated retelling of our country's founding. 369 00:18:43,731 --> 00:18:46,081 It'll be performed on Founder's Day, 370 00:18:46,212 --> 00:18:49,215 which is Christmas Eve, and it's 13 days from now. 371 00:18:49,345 --> 00:18:51,130 Wow. That's ambitious. 372 00:18:51,260 --> 00:18:52,348 I think so too. 373 00:18:52,696 --> 00:18:54,568 She would love you both to star in it, 374 00:18:55,003 --> 00:18:56,352 choreograph, and coach. 375 00:18:56,483 --> 00:18:58,224 Look, I know it's a tall order, 376 00:18:58,311 --> 00:18:59,747 but I promised my daughter I'd ask. 377 00:19:00,226 --> 00:19:02,228 However, I understand how highly illogical 378 00:19:02,315 --> 00:19:03,968 and quite impossible it all could be. 379 00:19:04,055 --> 00:19:05,144 -We'll do it. -No. 380 00:19:07,102 --> 00:19:08,930 I'm sorry, we can't. 381 00:19:10,061 --> 00:19:12,281 Well, what's your final answer? 382 00:19:12,412 --> 00:19:13,500 -Yes. -No. 383 00:19:17,591 --> 00:19:19,549 Skating in a pageant in a palace. 384 00:19:20,246 --> 00:19:22,073 I mean, that's a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity. 385 00:19:22,161 --> 00:19:24,424 To put on a pageant in 13 days? 386 00:19:24,511 --> 00:19:26,774 Plus, we said we'd be home for Christmas this year. 387 00:19:26,904 --> 00:19:29,516 Yeah, but San Senova's like walking into a snow globe. 388 00:19:29,603 --> 00:19:30,995 I mean, what could be better than that? 389 00:19:31,126 --> 00:19:32,171 Being home. 390 00:19:32,301 --> 00:19:35,174 Ladies, if you've decided to leave, 391 00:19:35,304 --> 00:19:37,611 then a car is waiting to take you to the airport. 392 00:19:37,915 --> 00:19:40,527 However, if you're still considering, 393 00:19:41,310 --> 00:19:42,790 the Crown's offer for your services. 394 00:19:43,530 --> 00:19:44,618 If you need some more time, 395 00:19:44,966 --> 00:19:46,837 I can simply reschedule your flight to leave tomorrow. 396 00:19:47,186 --> 00:19:48,665 Oh, we've already checked out of our hotel. 397 00:19:49,057 --> 00:19:50,145 Since you're in San Senova, 398 00:19:50,276 --> 00:19:51,581 you should be a guest of the Crown. 399 00:19:52,365 --> 00:19:53,192 Wait. 400 00:19:55,150 --> 00:19:56,717 You mean we'd be staying here? 401 00:19:57,196 --> 00:19:58,458 I wouldn't get too excited. 402 00:19:59,372 --> 00:20:00,634 Gets quite drafty. 403 00:20:02,070 --> 00:20:03,332 [giggles] 404 00:20:04,159 --> 00:20:06,509 -He is so cute. -[both laugh] 405 00:20:07,075 --> 00:20:08,990 Oh, come on! Don't you wanna stay at a palace? 406 00:20:09,077 --> 00:20:10,600 No! I wanna stay in my own bed. 407 00:20:10,905 --> 00:20:13,386 And there's nothing that's gonna make me wanna change my mind. 408 00:20:15,779 --> 00:20:16,650 [scoffs] 409 00:20:16,824 --> 00:20:17,868 What about this? 410 00:20:19,392 --> 00:20:20,654 That's a very generous offer. 411 00:20:20,784 --> 00:20:23,178 Katie, this is the money that we need for the ice rink. 412 00:20:26,529 --> 00:20:28,749 What exactly does the pageant entail? 413 00:20:30,359 --> 00:20:31,317 I'll go find out. 414 00:20:40,935 --> 00:20:42,676 So did our guests reach a decision? 415 00:20:42,763 --> 00:20:44,939 They're still considering, sir. 416 00:20:45,026 --> 00:20:47,942 What is there to consider? It's a ludicrous concept. 417 00:20:48,029 --> 00:20:50,945 -Produce a pageant in two weeks. -13 days. 418 00:20:51,641 --> 00:20:53,687 To say no now would disappoint Christina, 419 00:20:53,861 --> 00:20:57,691 but the show going awry would be a much bigger disappointment. 420 00:20:57,952 --> 00:20:59,736 I just know how much this means to her. 421 00:21:00,084 --> 00:21:01,825 I know you want to protect her, 422 00:21:01,956 --> 00:21:03,653 but what if the show didn't go awry? 423 00:21:11,052 --> 00:21:12,575 -Oh! Sorry. -Oh, sorry. 424 00:21:12,662 --> 00:21:16,318 Uh, I was just looking for Christina and Patricia. 425 00:21:16,405 --> 00:21:18,320 Oh, well, I can show you. Follow me. 426 00:21:18,407 --> 00:21:19,582 Okay, thanks. 427 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:23,194 So have you guys decided whether you're gonna stay or not? 428 00:21:23,282 --> 00:21:26,197 Uh, not yet, no, but I'm hoping for yes. 429 00:21:26,459 --> 00:21:27,982 Yeah, me too. 430 00:21:28,069 --> 00:21:31,028 It'd be nice to have you as a houseguest. 431 00:21:32,595 --> 00:21:34,771 -Yeah, follow me. This way. -[Jessica] Thanks. 432 00:21:35,772 --> 00:21:36,991 [door opens] 433 00:21:40,821 --> 00:21:42,518 Have you decided to stay? 434 00:21:42,649 --> 00:21:45,565 Not quite yet. We were hoping to find out 435 00:21:45,652 --> 00:21:48,263 a little bit more about your vision for the pageant, 436 00:21:48,698 --> 00:21:49,960 about the stories that we'd be telling, 437 00:21:50,047 --> 00:21:51,440 something like that. 438 00:21:51,832 --> 00:21:53,834 [Patricia] Originally, San Senova wasn't a kingdom, 439 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:57,925 but it was a large estate of a wealthy family: 440 00:21:58,012 --> 00:21:59,927 William, Catherine, and their daughter Sonia. 441 00:22:00,188 --> 00:22:01,407 Should we sit down? 442 00:22:01,711 --> 00:22:02,669 Sure. 443 00:22:04,932 --> 00:22:06,890 Well, about 500 years ago, 444 00:22:06,977 --> 00:22:09,415 there was a terrible avalanche in the kingdom across the lake. 445 00:22:10,198 --> 00:22:11,112 It destroyed a village, 446 00:22:11,504 --> 00:22:12,983 and all the villagers had to flee their homes. 447 00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:14,811 So when William found out about this, 448 00:22:14,898 --> 00:22:17,248 he set off with a team on horseback to rescue them. 449 00:22:17,379 --> 00:22:21,035 Well, when they hadn't returned after several days, 450 00:22:21,296 --> 00:22:24,647 Catherine and Sonia, who was about Christina's age, 451 00:22:24,865 --> 00:22:27,171 decided to set off and find them. 452 00:22:28,216 --> 00:22:31,306 And Sonia and Catherine skated across the frozen lake 453 00:22:31,437 --> 00:22:33,656 to find William and the villagers snowed in, 454 00:22:33,743 --> 00:22:35,963 and then they brought them to the safety of San Senova. 455 00:22:36,050 --> 00:22:38,269 [Patricia] Where they all celebrated Christmas together. 456 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:40,054 And they stayed through the winter, 457 00:22:40,141 --> 00:22:41,795 and in spring, they didn't want to leave, 458 00:22:41,882 --> 00:22:44,624 so they declared our family the royal family, 459 00:22:44,754 --> 00:22:48,062 and that is how the kingdom of San Senova was born. 460 00:22:48,149 --> 00:22:49,542 [chuckling] 461 00:22:49,629 --> 00:22:51,021 That's such a beautiful story. 462 00:22:51,108 --> 00:22:52,719 -Isn't it? -It is. 463 00:22:53,110 --> 00:22:54,634 That's the story we tell in the pageant. 464 00:22:55,286 --> 00:22:57,593 And then maybe the pageant would be 465 00:22:57,724 --> 00:23:00,335 a new Christmas tradition my dad gives the country. 466 00:23:01,118 --> 00:23:03,904 And then everyone would stop calling him the Grinch King 467 00:23:04,165 --> 00:23:05,732 because he's not a Grinch at all. 468 00:23:07,342 --> 00:23:09,039 He's not who people think he is. 469 00:23:09,431 --> 00:23:12,303 He's funny and nice and the best dad, 470 00:23:12,391 --> 00:23:13,609 and everyone should know that. 471 00:23:14,262 --> 00:23:16,307 And maybe the pageant could remind him 472 00:23:16,438 --> 00:23:17,657 how much he loves Christmas, 473 00:23:17,744 --> 00:23:20,660 and then he'll do Christmas stuff. 474 00:23:20,790 --> 00:23:22,270 You don't do Christmas stuff? 475 00:23:22,488 --> 00:23:24,228 [Patricia] In the past few years, 476 00:23:24,403 --> 00:23:26,753 the palace's Christmas festivities 477 00:23:26,840 --> 00:23:29,973 have been, well, more for formality's sake. 478 00:23:30,191 --> 00:23:32,280 Photo ops and a very stuffy 479 00:23:32,367 --> 00:23:33,803 traditional Christmas Eve dinner. 480 00:23:33,890 --> 00:23:35,326 You don't decorate a Christmas tree 481 00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:37,459 or bake Christmas cookies? 482 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:41,158 We used to do that with my grandfather. 483 00:23:46,599 --> 00:23:47,513 Come on. 484 00:23:52,909 --> 00:23:56,783 See? Christina just wants a real Christmas, 485 00:23:57,784 --> 00:23:58,915 like somebody else I know. 486 00:23:59,786 --> 00:24:00,830 [both chuckle] 487 00:24:03,964 --> 00:24:04,834 [sighs] 488 00:24:05,835 --> 00:24:06,706 [laughter] 489 00:24:07,054 --> 00:24:08,534 ...with plum pudding all over his face! 490 00:24:08,664 --> 00:24:10,274 [laughing] 491 00:24:10,361 --> 00:24:12,581 Girls, we're having a formal dinner tonight 492 00:24:12,668 --> 00:24:14,104 for the visiting dignitaries, 493 00:24:14,191 --> 00:24:16,324 so we've put some dresses in your rooms. 494 00:24:16,629 --> 00:24:17,934 Wow! Thank you! 495 00:24:19,545 --> 00:24:20,633 Your Madam. 496 00:24:22,635 --> 00:24:23,679 Good day, Madam. 497 00:24:38,041 --> 00:24:41,654 [squealing] Can we stay here forever? 498 00:24:42,437 --> 00:24:47,137 No, but we can stay until the pageant. 499 00:24:47,486 --> 00:24:49,226 [squeals] 500 00:24:49,313 --> 00:24:50,445 [laughs] 501 00:24:50,924 --> 00:24:52,926 [classical music plays] 502 00:24:59,976 --> 00:25:01,674 We should put that into our currency. 503 00:25:01,848 --> 00:25:02,892 [indistinct chatter] 504 00:25:03,023 --> 00:25:04,633 -[woman] The groat. -The groat. 505 00:25:05,025 --> 00:25:05,982 It'll be amazing. 506 00:25:06,200 --> 00:25:07,418 I can certainly speak to the chancellor. 507 00:25:14,643 --> 00:25:15,688 [chuckles] 508 00:25:25,959 --> 00:25:27,787 You look... different. 509 00:25:29,049 --> 00:25:30,311 Thank you. 510 00:25:33,444 --> 00:25:35,403 So I heard you're staying for the pageant. 511 00:25:35,664 --> 00:25:38,319 I hope you don't mind me asking, what made you change your mind? 512 00:25:38,667 --> 00:25:40,756 Christina can be very persuasive. 513 00:25:41,235 --> 00:25:42,453 That, she can. 514 00:25:42,802 --> 00:25:44,760 And your generous offer didn't hurt either. 515 00:25:46,109 --> 00:25:48,459 Christina loves figure skating more than anything, 516 00:25:48,721 --> 00:25:51,680 and I love the joy and magic it brings to an audience. 517 00:25:52,594 --> 00:25:54,074 We all deserve a real Christmas. 518 00:25:55,249 --> 00:25:56,772 I'm not sure what you mean, 519 00:25:57,033 --> 00:25:59,949 but something tells me I'm going to find out. 520 00:26:01,472 --> 00:26:02,648 Shall we? 521 00:26:07,435 --> 00:26:09,089 Okay, I've choreographed some simple numbers 522 00:26:09,176 --> 00:26:11,265 we'll weave through San Senova's founding story. 523 00:26:11,787 --> 00:26:12,788 Perfect. 524 00:26:13,049 --> 00:26:15,922 I will start on costumes, crew, props, sets, 525 00:26:16,052 --> 00:26:18,577 and you're on casting and scheduling rehearsals? 526 00:26:18,707 --> 00:26:21,884 Yeah. I have tryouts for the villagers starting in one hour. 527 00:26:22,232 --> 00:26:23,538 And you're gonna play the queen? 528 00:26:23,669 --> 00:26:25,714 Well, of course. I was born for the role. 529 00:26:25,801 --> 00:26:27,368 And it'll be fun to skate with Christina. 530 00:26:27,455 --> 00:26:28,935 I assume she's playing the princess. 531 00:26:29,065 --> 00:26:31,198 Patricia actually said that Christina 532 00:26:31,285 --> 00:26:32,808 wanted to hold tryouts for Sonia. 533 00:26:33,026 --> 00:26:34,027 Oh. 534 00:26:34,244 --> 00:26:36,464 I guess Christina just wants to be fair. 535 00:26:36,682 --> 00:26:38,292 -That's sweet. -Mm-hmm. 536 00:26:38,553 --> 00:26:41,295 Okay, so I am heading into town, 537 00:26:41,948 --> 00:26:44,994 uh, to work on the set decor and costumes. 538 00:26:45,168 --> 00:26:46,909 [Jessica] Okay, I'm heading to the rink. 539 00:26:47,823 --> 00:26:49,390 See? We're doing this. 540 00:26:49,477 --> 00:26:51,435 Twelve days? No problem. We'll get this thing done. 541 00:26:51,566 --> 00:26:53,220 It is the season of miracles. 542 00:26:53,307 --> 00:26:55,526 Also, I talked to the real estate broker 543 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:56,789 who's finding us the rink. 544 00:26:56,876 --> 00:26:58,138 She's starting to put out feelers. 545 00:26:58,268 --> 00:26:59,879 Exciting. [chuckles] 546 00:27:00,053 --> 00:27:01,924 Katie, Jessica, 547 00:27:02,011 --> 00:27:05,362 I wanted to offer my assistance in organizing the pageant, 548 00:27:05,449 --> 00:27:07,321 -however I can help. -Thank you. 549 00:27:07,451 --> 00:27:09,802 I've always had a penchant for musical theater, 550 00:27:09,889 --> 00:27:12,108 and this seems pretty much the same, 551 00:27:12,195 --> 00:27:13,632 only colder, on ice. 552 00:27:14,023 --> 00:27:15,372 [laughing] 553 00:27:16,852 --> 00:27:19,072 -Merry Christmas. -[woman] Merry Christmas. 554 00:27:19,550 --> 00:27:21,944 The king's asked me to organize an ice skating pageant 555 00:27:22,031 --> 00:27:23,293 for Founder's Day, 556 00:27:23,554 --> 00:27:24,991 I was wondering if it would be possible 557 00:27:25,121 --> 00:27:26,645 to rent set decorations from you. 558 00:27:26,906 --> 00:27:28,864 No need to rent. We'll be happy to donate. 559 00:27:29,386 --> 00:27:30,692 -Really? -Of course. 560 00:27:31,127 --> 00:27:32,868 -[chuckles] Great. -[door chimes ring] 561 00:27:37,177 --> 00:27:38,221 Oh! 562 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:40,920 Your Majesty. 563 00:27:42,095 --> 00:27:43,183 What brings you here? 564 00:27:43,444 --> 00:27:44,967 Pageant prep. You? 565 00:27:45,098 --> 00:27:46,360 I'm just running errands. 566 00:27:46,490 --> 00:27:47,404 Kings run errands? 567 00:27:47,796 --> 00:27:49,189 Not typically, 568 00:27:49,276 --> 00:27:52,061 but I came to pick up the Christmas presents 569 00:27:52,148 --> 00:27:53,410 for the palace staff. 570 00:27:54,542 --> 00:27:55,978 That's really sweet of you. 571 00:27:56,675 --> 00:27:58,851 You don't have to look so surprised. 572 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:01,331 What are you getting everyone? 573 00:28:02,115 --> 00:28:04,595 A specially-made card and a monetary gift. 574 00:28:05,379 --> 00:28:06,902 You're getting the staff money? 575 00:28:07,033 --> 00:28:09,122 Well, it's traditional and practical. 576 00:28:09,862 --> 00:28:11,907 It sounds like a generous gift, 577 00:28:12,081 --> 00:28:14,431 but maybe you should consider adding a personal touch. 578 00:28:14,823 --> 00:28:17,913 Well, I appreciate your unsolicited advice. 579 00:28:20,002 --> 00:28:21,003 I should run. 580 00:28:21,438 --> 00:28:22,526 Thank you. 581 00:28:23,092 --> 00:28:24,180 Good day. 582 00:28:27,053 --> 00:28:30,534 Do you think that my gift could be perceived as... 583 00:28:32,014 --> 00:28:32,972 impersonal? 584 00:28:33,276 --> 00:28:34,147 [scoffs] 585 00:28:44,113 --> 00:28:48,161 [classical music plays] 586 00:29:02,392 --> 00:29:05,134 Aunt Patricia, have you seen Christina? 587 00:29:05,569 --> 00:29:08,137 She finished her homework and ran off to the rink. 588 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:11,401 Thank you. 589 00:29:32,509 --> 00:29:35,121 You were amazing! That was great. 590 00:29:35,948 --> 00:29:37,427 Why weren't you at tryouts? 591 00:29:37,993 --> 00:29:39,995 Because I don't want to play Princess Sonia. 592 00:29:49,439 --> 00:29:50,353 Why not? 593 00:29:51,006 --> 00:29:53,617 I guess everyone will be watching, 594 00:29:53,748 --> 00:29:55,445 and what if I mess up? 595 00:29:56,620 --> 00:29:58,535 Everyone messes up sometimes. 596 00:30:01,495 --> 00:30:02,844 Back when I was skating, 597 00:30:02,931 --> 00:30:05,238 I used to be so worried about messing up my jumps. 598 00:30:05,368 --> 00:30:06,805 But my mom, who was also my coach, 599 00:30:06,892 --> 00:30:08,415 would always remind me that in competition, 600 00:30:08,502 --> 00:30:10,112 you get points for trying. 601 00:30:10,199 --> 00:30:11,548 It doesn't matter if you fall. 602 00:30:13,072 --> 00:30:14,247 And she would also tell me, 603 00:30:14,595 --> 00:30:17,032 and I really wish I had listened to her while I was skating, 604 00:30:17,990 --> 00:30:19,556 it doesn't matter if you mess up. 605 00:30:19,905 --> 00:30:22,298 All that matters is that you love being out on the ice. 606 00:30:23,473 --> 00:30:24,866 And I hate to typecast you, 607 00:30:24,997 --> 00:30:26,737 but you're an incredible skating princess, 608 00:30:26,868 --> 00:30:30,045 and the pageant needs an incredible skating princess. 609 00:30:30,872 --> 00:30:32,787 [Christina] And you'll be coaching the skaters? 610 00:30:32,874 --> 00:30:34,876 Yeah. We'll have lots of time to work together. 611 00:30:36,182 --> 00:30:37,400 So? 612 00:30:40,447 --> 00:30:41,361 Okay. 613 00:30:41,491 --> 00:30:42,884 Yes! High-five! 614 00:30:44,233 --> 00:30:46,714 I'm not sure princesses are supposed to high-five. 615 00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:48,194 Okay. Low-five? 616 00:30:50,674 --> 00:30:52,067 Shall we start with your spiral? 617 00:30:54,330 --> 00:30:55,201 [door opens] 618 00:30:59,074 --> 00:31:00,075 How's the planning? 619 00:31:01,772 --> 00:31:05,298 Well, despite being highly illogical and quite impossible, 620 00:31:05,472 --> 00:31:06,342 it's going well. 621 00:31:06,473 --> 00:31:07,343 Good. 622 00:31:09,737 --> 00:31:13,001 I overheard you at the ice rink earlier with Christina. 623 00:31:13,523 --> 00:31:14,873 I hope I didn't overstep. 624 00:31:15,438 --> 00:31:16,918 No, not at all, um... 625 00:31:19,094 --> 00:31:19,965 Thanks. 626 00:31:21,053 --> 00:31:22,445 Actually, I wanted to thank you. 627 00:31:23,359 --> 00:31:27,015 She can be tough on herself and take herself too seriously. 628 00:31:29,322 --> 00:31:30,410 It's been hard for her, 629 00:31:31,324 --> 00:31:33,369 She lost her mother six years ago 630 00:31:33,456 --> 00:31:35,023 and her grandfather three years ago. 631 00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:37,417 And she knows that despite being a child, 632 00:31:37,504 --> 00:31:40,072 everyone sees her as the person who will be queen. 633 00:31:41,203 --> 00:31:43,423 I just know that skating is truly the place 634 00:31:43,510 --> 00:31:44,859 where she can just be herself. 635 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:47,906 I understand that feeling. 636 00:31:50,560 --> 00:31:51,997 Well, thank you. 637 00:31:52,127 --> 00:31:54,782 You know, she's putting this pageant on for you. 638 00:31:56,088 --> 00:31:57,480 I had my suspicions, 639 00:31:57,567 --> 00:31:59,830 with the whole Grinch King fiasco. 640 00:32:00,179 --> 00:32:02,572 Yeah. She thinks you're pretty great, 641 00:32:02,964 --> 00:32:04,400 wants everyone else to know too. 642 00:32:05,793 --> 00:32:07,882 But I think she also hopes 643 00:32:08,013 --> 00:32:10,406 this pageant will remind you how much you love Christmas 644 00:32:10,493 --> 00:32:12,539 and then get you into the holiday spirit. 645 00:32:13,322 --> 00:32:14,715 Well, I'll give it some thought. 646 00:32:15,890 --> 00:32:18,849 And as ever, I appreciate your unsolicited advice. 647 00:32:18,937 --> 00:32:19,981 [chuckles] 648 00:32:20,808 --> 00:32:21,940 Good night, Katie. 649 00:32:22,331 --> 00:32:23,942 Good night, Your Majesty. 650 00:32:25,160 --> 00:32:26,161 Just Alex. 651 00:32:27,771 --> 00:32:28,772 Good night, Alex. 652 00:32:42,482 --> 00:32:44,701 The guest list for the Christmas Eve dinner. 653 00:32:44,788 --> 00:32:47,704 Ah, the Christmas Eve royal dinner. 654 00:32:48,314 --> 00:32:50,707 Reigning contender for the worst night of the year. 655 00:32:50,794 --> 00:32:52,057 I wouldn't say contender, sir, 656 00:32:52,144 --> 00:32:53,928 I'd say the heavyweight champion. 657 00:32:54,276 --> 00:32:56,278 You know, it was tolerable when my father hosted it. 658 00:32:56,409 --> 00:32:58,106 Now it's unbearably stuffy. 659 00:32:58,193 --> 00:32:59,151 Mm. 660 00:32:59,934 --> 00:33:02,067 By the way, I need you to reschedule 661 00:33:02,154 --> 00:33:03,720 my afternoon meeting with the chancellor, 662 00:33:05,113 --> 00:33:07,333 I have a surprise planned for Christina. 663 00:33:11,032 --> 00:33:12,686 The seamstress is working on costumes, 664 00:33:12,816 --> 00:33:14,862 the set decorations should be delivered today. 665 00:33:14,949 --> 00:33:17,430 The set designers start tomorrow. 666 00:33:17,517 --> 00:33:20,041 Great, and I'd love to set up a meeting with the lighting crew. 667 00:33:20,215 --> 00:33:21,129 Oh, I'll arrange that. 668 00:33:21,434 --> 00:33:23,218 And let me know anything else I can help with. 669 00:33:23,349 --> 00:33:24,350 Thank you so much. 670 00:33:24,437 --> 00:33:26,613 No, thank you. 671 00:33:27,744 --> 00:33:31,313 It's not often we get to have this much fun around here. 672 00:33:31,705 --> 00:33:32,575 [both giggle] 673 00:33:33,446 --> 00:33:35,013 Don't worry. Everyone falls down. 674 00:33:35,100 --> 00:33:36,536 Even me. All the time. 675 00:33:36,623 --> 00:33:38,190 I promise you're gonna get it. 676 00:33:38,277 --> 00:33:39,930 Just takes a little bit of practice. 677 00:33:43,934 --> 00:33:45,588 She's having trouble with her spiral. 678 00:33:45,980 --> 00:33:47,199 She's hard on herself. 679 00:33:47,329 --> 00:33:49,592 Yeah, well, she reminds me of somebody else I know. 680 00:33:50,419 --> 00:33:53,031 I have to head to rehearsal for the villagers. 681 00:33:53,161 --> 00:33:54,032 [chuckles] 682 00:34:00,951 --> 00:34:02,431 Christina, you're doing great. 683 00:34:02,518 --> 00:34:03,954 -No, I'm not. -Yes, you are. 684 00:34:04,390 --> 00:34:06,609 But there are only 10 days until the pageant, 685 00:34:07,132 --> 00:34:09,308 and I still haven't got the spiral perfect. 686 00:34:10,048 --> 00:34:11,788 And everyone's going to be watching. 687 00:34:14,443 --> 00:34:15,575 Tina-bear. 688 00:34:16,271 --> 00:34:17,185 Daddy. 689 00:34:18,099 --> 00:34:19,144 Hey. 690 00:34:19,361 --> 00:34:21,755 -What are you doing here? -Well, last night, 691 00:34:21,842 --> 00:34:24,410 I was thinking of something your grandfather had said. 692 00:34:24,845 --> 00:34:27,674 That in a palace filled with Christmas trees, 693 00:34:27,804 --> 00:34:31,112 we must have decorated one ourselves. 694 00:34:31,243 --> 00:34:33,332 You mean we're going to decorate a Christmas tree? 695 00:34:33,810 --> 00:34:36,857 -We need to pick one out first. -Yes! Can Katie come? 696 00:34:37,031 --> 00:34:38,119 -Oh. -Oh. 697 00:34:38,772 --> 00:34:40,904 Well, I'm sure Katie's quite busy, 698 00:34:41,035 --> 00:34:43,994 but if she can spare an hour, 699 00:34:44,125 --> 00:34:46,649 we could certainly use your Christmas expertise. 700 00:34:47,172 --> 00:34:48,782 Christmas is my middle name. 701 00:34:48,912 --> 00:34:51,567 Then you must join us because my middle name is William. 702 00:34:52,481 --> 00:34:53,874 [laughing] 703 00:34:55,571 --> 00:34:58,444 [gasps] This one, this one, this one! Can we get that one? 704 00:34:58,531 --> 00:34:59,401 [Katie laughing] 705 00:34:59,662 --> 00:35:01,925 No, no, this one. I really like this one. 706 00:35:02,012 --> 00:35:04,014 Please, please, please, please, please, please. 707 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:05,799 -[Katie laughing] -[cameras clicking] 708 00:35:05,886 --> 00:35:07,931 This is turning into a photo op for you. 709 00:35:08,062 --> 00:35:09,281 -[chuckles] -[Katie gasps] Oh, please! 710 00:35:09,368 --> 00:35:11,587 My life is one long photo opportunity. 711 00:35:12,022 --> 00:35:13,502 The joys of being king. 712 00:35:13,589 --> 00:35:15,504 Mm. Don't have to tell me. I was prom queen. 713 00:35:15,591 --> 00:35:16,766 -[chuckles] -I think I found it. 714 00:35:16,897 --> 00:35:18,638 I think I found the perfect tree. 715 00:35:19,639 --> 00:35:21,336 -[chuckles] -This is the one. 716 00:35:21,771 --> 00:35:23,121 It is perfect. 717 00:35:25,166 --> 00:35:26,776 I'll ask Nicholas to organize delivery. 718 00:35:29,562 --> 00:35:32,434 -What? -Well, my family tradition is 719 00:35:32,521 --> 00:35:34,044 no Christmas tree shopping is complete 720 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:36,003 without struggling to get the Christmas tree home. 721 00:35:37,526 --> 00:35:38,788 -Really? -Mm-hm. 722 00:35:39,311 --> 00:35:41,661 [all laughing] 723 00:35:41,748 --> 00:35:42,923 Careful! 724 00:35:43,010 --> 00:35:45,317 That was nearly the last of me. 725 00:35:45,404 --> 00:35:46,796 [all] Whoa! 726 00:35:46,927 --> 00:35:48,711 [all laughing] 727 00:35:48,842 --> 00:35:51,105 Oh, okay, be careful. 728 00:35:52,454 --> 00:35:54,543 [Jessica] ...there? Okay. Like here? 729 00:35:54,674 --> 00:35:56,415 -[Nicholas] Oh, yeah. -[Patricia] Oh, it's beautiful. 730 00:35:56,502 --> 00:35:57,677 [Jessica] Okay. 731 00:35:57,764 --> 00:35:59,635 -[laughing] -[Katie] Hot chocolate? 732 00:35:59,722 --> 00:36:01,246 Oh, how lovely. 733 00:36:01,420 --> 00:36:03,900 -Thank you very much. -You're welcome. 734 00:36:04,074 --> 00:36:05,554 -Thank you. -[laughter] 735 00:36:05,641 --> 00:36:06,816 I just love this one. 736 00:36:17,044 --> 00:36:18,437 Why did I get this job? 737 00:36:19,612 --> 00:36:21,744 I think I assumed, since you rule a country, 738 00:36:21,831 --> 00:36:24,051 you could probably untangle some Christmas lights. 739 00:36:24,443 --> 00:36:27,141 Well, I've once more proved you wrong. 740 00:36:27,315 --> 00:36:28,229 [chuckles] 741 00:36:30,275 --> 00:36:32,973 First, the struggle with the Christmas tree home, 742 00:36:33,103 --> 00:36:34,496 and now the lights. 743 00:36:35,105 --> 00:36:36,629 Christmas should come with a warning. 744 00:36:36,716 --> 00:36:39,327 -Yes. Warning: Fun ahead. -[chuckles] 745 00:36:39,806 --> 00:36:40,850 Do you want some help? 746 00:36:41,329 --> 00:36:42,765 -Yes, please. -[chuckles] 747 00:36:42,896 --> 00:36:44,550 Some of these ornaments are hundreds of years old. 748 00:36:44,637 --> 00:36:46,987 Oh, then I probably shouldn't touch them. 749 00:36:47,161 --> 00:36:48,075 [both laugh] 750 00:36:48,771 --> 00:36:51,296 I'm not used to Christmas trees having so much history. 751 00:36:51,383 --> 00:36:53,341 Well, I'm used to being surrounded by history. 752 00:36:53,472 --> 00:36:55,256 My family's always worked for the Crown. 753 00:36:55,648 --> 00:36:57,519 And my father assisted Alex's father. 754 00:36:57,606 --> 00:36:59,347 My grandfather, his grandfather. 755 00:36:59,782 --> 00:37:01,219 [Katie] You gotta keep untangling it. 756 00:37:02,437 --> 00:37:04,483 I think it would look really good around you. 757 00:37:04,570 --> 00:37:05,745 [laughs] 758 00:37:05,875 --> 00:37:07,007 We grew up together like brothers. 759 00:37:07,094 --> 00:37:08,530 So was working at the palace 760 00:37:08,617 --> 00:37:10,619 something you always knew you wanted to do? 761 00:37:10,750 --> 00:37:12,969 There was never any question of doing anything else. 762 00:37:13,492 --> 00:37:14,928 I mean, it's a wonderful job. 763 00:37:15,058 --> 00:37:17,147 [whispering] Sometimes I get to sit on the throne 764 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:18,497 when no one's looking. 765 00:37:18,627 --> 00:37:20,934 [laughing] 766 00:37:21,021 --> 00:37:23,676 What about you? Did you always know you wanted to skate? 767 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:27,070 I did actually, yeah. And so did Katie. 768 00:37:27,419 --> 00:37:30,248 We met when we were three. We grew up on the ice together. 769 00:37:30,509 --> 00:37:32,467 All we ever dreamed about was skating 770 00:37:32,554 --> 00:37:34,687 and competing and performing. 771 00:37:34,774 --> 00:37:37,298 -[both laughing] -And now we have a new dream. 772 00:37:38,081 --> 00:37:39,387 We wanna buy an ice rink, 773 00:37:39,953 --> 00:37:42,042 start a training center where we can coach skaters. 774 00:37:43,043 --> 00:37:45,393 Oh, I love to skate, but I could always use some coaching, 775 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:47,265 if you need the practice. 776 00:37:50,137 --> 00:37:52,226 Or we could do something else. 777 00:37:52,748 --> 00:37:55,098 Uh, I could take you on a tour of San Senova. 778 00:37:56,926 --> 00:37:58,058 I'd love that. 779 00:37:59,973 --> 00:38:01,801 -Let's have a look. -It looks great. 780 00:38:01,888 --> 00:38:04,499 -Well done. -It looks so beautiful. 781 00:38:04,586 --> 00:38:06,153 [Nicholas] Looks very nice, guys. 782 00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:07,981 [Jessica] Oh, it looks stunning. 783 00:38:08,068 --> 00:38:10,200 [Katie] It's twinkling. Should we take a photo? 784 00:38:11,027 --> 00:38:12,899 [typing] 785 00:38:16,468 --> 00:38:18,774 Miss Hendricks, you're needed at the rink. 786 00:38:18,861 --> 00:38:19,862 What's wrong? 787 00:38:19,993 --> 00:38:20,950 Jessica's hurt. 788 00:38:22,387 --> 00:38:24,258 I've already called the palace doctor. 789 00:38:24,998 --> 00:38:26,304 [Jessica] Yeah, it's fine in there. 790 00:38:26,434 --> 00:38:27,740 The outside's, yeah. That's where it's-- 791 00:38:27,914 --> 00:38:28,871 [Katie] What happened? 792 00:38:28,958 --> 00:38:30,308 I slipped and fell wrong. 793 00:38:30,395 --> 00:38:32,310 She'll be fine. It's just a bad sprain. 794 00:38:32,745 --> 00:38:34,486 Walking will be fine in a couple of days, 795 00:38:34,573 --> 00:38:38,403 but, um, no skating for at least three weeks. 796 00:38:38,533 --> 00:38:39,795 -Three weeks? -Three weeks? 797 00:38:39,882 --> 00:38:41,580 But the pageant's in nine days. 798 00:38:45,975 --> 00:38:48,238 [Jessica] Katie, you know the choreography, 799 00:38:48,369 --> 00:38:50,763 and you will skate it better than I ever could. 800 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:53,374 I can't. I-I have my old injury. 801 00:38:54,070 --> 00:38:57,160 And I haven't been on the ice in years. 802 00:38:59,728 --> 00:39:00,729 We'll figure it out. 803 00:39:00,860 --> 00:39:02,078 This country is full of ice skaters. 804 00:39:02,165 --> 00:39:04,646 We'll find someone to replace you. 805 00:39:04,733 --> 00:39:05,952 I'll hold tryouts. 806 00:39:06,822 --> 00:39:09,085 Oh, right, because you've got nothing better to do. 807 00:39:09,564 --> 00:39:11,261 I have few things I need to do. 808 00:39:11,436 --> 00:39:13,873 [sighs] Well, not to add to your list, 809 00:39:14,264 --> 00:39:17,050 but I heard from the real estate broker this morning. 810 00:39:17,137 --> 00:39:18,878 We have some forms we have to fill out, 811 00:39:18,965 --> 00:39:21,315 and she told me that there might be an ice rink 812 00:39:21,446 --> 00:39:22,664 in Trenton going up for sale. 813 00:39:22,751 --> 00:39:24,231 It's like a half-an-hour from us. 814 00:39:24,362 --> 00:39:25,972 Don't know why we've never seen it. 815 00:39:26,059 --> 00:39:29,323 I haven't seen pictures yet, but it sounds perfect. 816 00:39:29,454 --> 00:39:30,585 That's great. 817 00:39:30,759 --> 00:39:32,065 -[giggles] -[knocking] 818 00:39:33,936 --> 00:39:35,590 I hope I'm not interrupting. 819 00:39:36,983 --> 00:39:39,725 I, uh... I brought you some, some flowers. 820 00:39:40,813 --> 00:39:42,162 -Thank you. -Well, you know, 821 00:39:42,292 --> 00:39:45,295 beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady. 822 00:39:45,557 --> 00:39:46,645 [Jessica giggles] 823 00:39:47,950 --> 00:39:49,691 How is your ankle? 824 00:39:49,822 --> 00:39:51,519 It's feeling a lot better, thank you. 825 00:39:51,650 --> 00:39:53,216 -Brilliant. Great. Oops. -Thank you. 826 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:57,525 Um, I'll leave you two alone, and I'll catch you later. 827 00:39:57,656 --> 00:39:59,048 Okay. [laughs] 828 00:39:59,484 --> 00:40:01,094 [both giggle] 829 00:40:01,224 --> 00:40:02,661 What's going on with you two? 830 00:40:02,748 --> 00:40:03,792 Nothing. 831 00:40:04,227 --> 00:40:06,142 [sighs] But he is handsome. 832 00:40:06,360 --> 00:40:08,406 And odd, but in the best way. 833 00:40:08,493 --> 00:40:10,451 -[laughs] -And he's really smart. 834 00:40:11,670 --> 00:40:12,627 And? 835 00:40:13,236 --> 00:40:14,542 And I'm leaving soon. 836 00:40:14,629 --> 00:40:16,326 Well, you never know how things will work out. 837 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:18,154 Remember what my mom used to say? 838 00:40:18,546 --> 00:40:20,940 "Christmas is a time where we open our hearts." 839 00:40:21,549 --> 00:40:24,770 Oh, well, you know, maybe you should open yours... 840 00:40:24,900 --> 00:40:26,511 to skating in the pageant. 841 00:40:29,688 --> 00:40:30,993 [laughing] 842 00:40:32,821 --> 00:40:35,215 Could you help schedule tryouts for the queen role tomorrow? 843 00:40:35,345 --> 00:40:37,565 Christina needs to skate with someone as soon as possible. 844 00:40:37,652 --> 00:40:39,785 -Happy to help. -Thank you. 845 00:40:39,872 --> 00:40:41,439 -[door opens] -[Alexander] Excuse me. 846 00:40:43,963 --> 00:40:44,964 Aunt Patricia. 847 00:40:46,966 --> 00:40:49,577 I'm so sorry to hear about Jessica. 848 00:40:49,708 --> 00:40:51,449 -[sighs] Thank you. -[Patricia] I'll just... 849 00:40:56,802 --> 00:40:59,935 The pageant being illogical and impossible 850 00:41:00,022 --> 00:41:01,589 is growing increasingly real. 851 00:41:03,025 --> 00:41:04,549 Well, I have faith in you. 852 00:41:04,853 --> 00:41:07,247 And actually, I have a little matter 853 00:41:07,334 --> 00:41:08,727 I could use your advice on. 854 00:41:09,031 --> 00:41:11,425 I've reconsidered your take 855 00:41:11,512 --> 00:41:13,514 on the palace staff Christmas gifts. 856 00:41:13,993 --> 00:41:15,995 -You did, did you? -I did. 857 00:41:16,125 --> 00:41:19,999 And I could see how my gift could be perceived as-- 858 00:41:20,173 --> 00:41:21,130 Bad? 859 00:41:22,088 --> 00:41:24,394 I was going to say "unsentimental," but... 860 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:26,092 That's the word I was looking for. 861 00:41:26,179 --> 00:41:27,833 I know you've got a lot on your plate, 862 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:31,097 and heaven knows nobody needs this pageant to succeed 863 00:41:31,227 --> 00:41:33,316 more than the Grinch King. 864 00:41:34,317 --> 00:41:37,495 I was hoping you could help with some pointers 865 00:41:37,582 --> 00:41:38,887 on my gift giving. 866 00:41:39,758 --> 00:41:40,759 I would love to. 867 00:41:42,195 --> 00:41:44,284 For the palace staff, the kitchen crew, 868 00:41:45,067 --> 00:41:47,374 Regina, Margaret, Dawson. 869 00:41:48,767 --> 00:41:49,724 Hmm. 870 00:41:50,333 --> 00:41:52,074 Perhaps a coffee cup for Dawson. 871 00:41:52,466 --> 00:41:53,815 Does he drink a lot of coffee? 872 00:41:53,902 --> 00:41:54,947 No, he doesn't. 873 00:41:55,556 --> 00:41:57,689 -[laughs] -Help. I'm failing Christmas. 874 00:41:57,776 --> 00:42:00,735 [laughs] Okay, well, everyone who knows me 875 00:42:00,822 --> 00:42:02,781 knows how much I love Christmas ornaments. 876 00:42:02,868 --> 00:42:03,782 I have a collection, 877 00:42:04,217 --> 00:42:05,653 although I'm never home to hang them on the tree. 878 00:42:05,827 --> 00:42:08,090 But, as gifts, I receive a lot of ornaments 879 00:42:08,177 --> 00:42:10,049 with personal significance, and I love them. 880 00:42:10,658 --> 00:42:13,313 So I get the staff ornaments? 881 00:42:15,184 --> 00:42:16,751 I think the key is to give something 882 00:42:16,838 --> 00:42:19,754 that tells everyone the place they have in your heart. 883 00:42:22,583 --> 00:42:24,803 Okay, let's see what we can find. 884 00:42:25,760 --> 00:42:27,153 Um... 885 00:42:28,110 --> 00:42:29,764 I'll take one of these. 886 00:42:30,765 --> 00:42:32,637 Two of these. Here, hold that. 887 00:42:33,072 --> 00:42:35,683 I'm sorry, but the gift is socks? 888 00:42:35,770 --> 00:42:37,467 Aren't socks considered universally 889 00:42:37,555 --> 00:42:38,817 the worst Christmas gift? 890 00:42:39,339 --> 00:42:41,341 Not socks. Christmas stockings. 891 00:42:42,690 --> 00:42:44,039 You'll hand-make them for the staff, 892 00:42:44,126 --> 00:42:45,911 and we'll hang them above the fireplace. 893 00:42:45,998 --> 00:42:49,828 You can fill them with the cards and the personal gifts 894 00:42:49,915 --> 00:42:51,351 to show them how much you care. 895 00:42:53,745 --> 00:42:55,355 I'm still struggling with the handmade part. 896 00:42:56,922 --> 00:42:58,053 I'll help you. 897 00:42:58,488 --> 00:43:00,752 Okay, I'll sew, you decorate. 898 00:43:00,839 --> 00:43:02,710 Well, it definitely won't be the other way around. 899 00:43:02,797 --> 00:43:03,798 [chuckles] 900 00:43:03,885 --> 00:43:05,452 How do you know how to do all this? 901 00:43:05,539 --> 00:43:06,975 I used to do it with my mom. 902 00:43:07,193 --> 00:43:08,803 She loved Christmas, went all out. 903 00:43:08,890 --> 00:43:10,762 Everything handmade, DIY. 904 00:43:12,415 --> 00:43:14,417 My mother passed away when I was very young. 905 00:43:15,114 --> 00:43:16,463 I never really knew her. 906 00:43:16,855 --> 00:43:19,466 But my father, he loved Christmas. 907 00:43:21,424 --> 00:43:22,817 Sounds like a great guy already. 908 00:43:23,383 --> 00:43:24,340 What was he like? 909 00:43:24,732 --> 00:43:26,429 Magnanimous, beloved. 910 00:43:26,734 --> 00:43:28,780 I feel like I've heard that somewhere before. 911 00:43:28,867 --> 00:43:30,782 Often it was actually true with him. 912 00:43:31,870 --> 00:43:33,698 I'm not quite the king that he was. 913 00:43:35,482 --> 00:43:36,614 You miss him. 914 00:43:37,092 --> 00:43:38,093 Yeah, I do. 915 00:43:38,703 --> 00:43:41,488 All the time, especially at Christmas. 916 00:43:42,881 --> 00:43:43,882 I get that. 917 00:43:44,273 --> 00:43:46,798 The first couple Christmases after my mom passed away, 918 00:43:47,668 --> 00:43:49,844 every garland and carol reminded me of her. 919 00:43:50,410 --> 00:43:51,411 It was hard. 920 00:43:53,195 --> 00:43:57,199 But now Christmas has become a way of celebrating her memory. 921 00:44:05,599 --> 00:44:06,774 Shall we? 922 00:44:06,861 --> 00:44:07,775 Okay. 923 00:44:19,918 --> 00:44:24,139 Sorry they're late, but some good press. 924 00:44:30,015 --> 00:44:32,931 Katie is, uh, rather something. 925 00:44:34,193 --> 00:44:35,716 Yes, I suppose. 926 00:44:37,109 --> 00:44:39,111 Alex, it is okay 927 00:44:39,198 --> 00:44:40,503 to get close to someone again. 928 00:44:41,679 --> 00:44:43,811 I know losing Victoria was hard-- 929 00:44:43,898 --> 00:44:44,769 Nicholas... 930 00:44:47,119 --> 00:44:51,123 the menu the kitchen sent over for the Christmas Eve dinner. 931 00:44:51,210 --> 00:44:52,298 Yes. 932 00:44:52,602 --> 00:44:54,126 Can you pass it along to Patricia 933 00:44:54,213 --> 00:44:55,693 and ask if she'll handle it? 934 00:44:57,651 --> 00:44:59,044 Yes, Your Majesty. 935 00:45:18,019 --> 00:45:19,412 [typing] 936 00:45:22,937 --> 00:45:23,895 -Hi. -Hi. 937 00:45:23,982 --> 00:45:25,113 How's it going? 938 00:45:25,766 --> 00:45:27,246 Well, given there's a week until Christmas, 939 00:45:27,463 --> 00:45:28,813 better than expected. [chuckles] 940 00:45:29,683 --> 00:45:30,597 Do you want to sit? 941 00:45:30,902 --> 00:45:31,772 Yeah, sure. 942 00:45:32,947 --> 00:45:33,992 How's the ankle? 943 00:45:34,079 --> 00:45:36,168 Uh, it's healing well. Walking's fine. 944 00:45:36,298 --> 00:45:38,039 It's just bad timing with the pageant 945 00:45:38,126 --> 00:45:40,825 and having to find a replacement. 946 00:45:41,129 --> 00:45:42,087 And what about you? 947 00:45:42,174 --> 00:45:43,349 I'm ready for something new. 948 00:45:43,436 --> 00:45:45,133 -The training center. -Mm-hmm. 949 00:45:45,220 --> 00:45:46,308 What about you? 950 00:45:46,831 --> 00:45:48,702 Do you think you'll stay at the palace forever? 951 00:45:49,050 --> 00:45:51,096 I'm not quite sure what else I'd do. 952 00:45:51,183 --> 00:45:52,750 Well, what else would you want to do? 953 00:45:52,880 --> 00:45:54,882 Well, I've lived in San Senova my whole life, 954 00:45:55,013 --> 00:45:57,580 so maybe go somewhere different, try something new, 955 00:45:58,233 --> 00:45:59,495 throw caution to the wind. 956 00:45:59,626 --> 00:46:01,497 -[laughs] -You know, have an adventure. 957 00:46:01,628 --> 00:46:03,369 [laughing] 958 00:46:03,456 --> 00:46:04,718 Sounds exciting. 959 00:46:05,023 --> 00:46:06,198 Mm. 960 00:46:07,634 --> 00:46:09,157 Speaking of adventure, 961 00:46:09,941 --> 00:46:12,030 didn't you promise me a tour of San Senova? 962 00:46:12,334 --> 00:46:15,424 I'm not quite sure it's an adventure, but yes, I did. 963 00:46:15,816 --> 00:46:16,730 Tomorrow? 964 00:46:17,600 --> 00:46:18,645 It's a date. 965 00:46:19,298 --> 00:46:20,212 Great. 966 00:46:23,563 --> 00:46:25,783 [hammering] 967 00:46:38,883 --> 00:46:40,014 Christina? 968 00:46:41,537 --> 00:46:42,800 We're supposed to be rehearsing. 969 00:46:43,409 --> 00:46:45,150 Jessica's replacement's coming to practice with you. 970 00:46:45,977 --> 00:46:48,240 Um, well... 971 00:46:48,806 --> 00:46:49,763 What's going on? 972 00:46:50,198 --> 00:46:52,331 I don't want to play Princess Sonia anymore. 973 00:47:00,252 --> 00:47:04,212 When I was skating with Jessica, she's a star. 974 00:47:04,952 --> 00:47:06,911 I knew everyone would be looking at her. 975 00:47:06,998 --> 00:47:10,262 But now everyone will be looking at me, 976 00:47:10,566 --> 00:47:12,568 and they'll expect me to be perfect. 977 00:47:13,439 --> 00:47:14,788 Why would they expect that? 978 00:47:15,223 --> 00:47:19,488 Because princesses are supposed to be perfect. 979 00:47:19,924 --> 00:47:22,013 Like Cinderella. 980 00:47:22,622 --> 00:47:23,971 No one's perfect. 981 00:47:24,058 --> 00:47:26,539 And Cinderella definitely wasn't perfect. 982 00:47:27,105 --> 00:47:28,933 She was always running late and losing things, 983 00:47:29,020 --> 00:47:30,325 like the glass slipper. 984 00:47:31,065 --> 00:47:33,763 [laughs] It's one thing I'll never understand. 985 00:47:33,851 --> 00:47:36,810 If that slipper fit perfectly, then why did it fall off? 986 00:47:37,158 --> 00:47:38,812 [chuckles] 987 00:47:39,030 --> 00:47:41,162 And Cinderella was a terrible figure skater. 988 00:47:41,249 --> 00:47:43,034 -She was? -Mm. 989 00:47:43,599 --> 00:47:46,080 How could she not be? Her coach was a pumpkin. 990 00:47:46,167 --> 00:47:48,039 [chuckling] 991 00:47:51,738 --> 00:47:55,437 Sometimes it's just a little hard 992 00:47:55,524 --> 00:47:56,699 being out there on the ice. 993 00:47:58,397 --> 00:47:59,441 It is. 994 00:48:00,094 --> 00:48:01,617 But I think that's part of it. 995 00:48:04,577 --> 00:48:06,144 We can't let our fears hold us back 996 00:48:06,231 --> 00:48:07,493 from doing what we love most. 997 00:48:12,802 --> 00:48:14,456 What if I were to skate the queen role? 998 00:48:15,631 --> 00:48:17,068 You'd skate with me? 999 00:48:17,459 --> 00:48:18,460 Yeah. 1000 00:48:18,547 --> 00:48:20,723 But aren't you hurt? 1001 00:48:21,986 --> 00:48:23,901 Well, let's just hope I'm all healed up. 1002 00:48:25,685 --> 00:48:27,817 [Katie laughs] 1003 00:48:30,603 --> 00:48:35,825 ["Silent Night" playing] 1004 00:48:36,609 --> 00:48:38,698 San Senova is so beautiful. 1005 00:48:38,785 --> 00:48:40,918 You should come back in summer when everything's in bloom. 1006 00:48:41,179 --> 00:48:42,528 I'll take you to the mountains. 1007 00:48:42,702 --> 00:48:43,877 I'd like that. 1008 00:48:46,706 --> 00:48:48,273 -Ohh! -Are you okay? 1009 00:48:48,534 --> 00:48:49,535 I'm fine. 1010 00:48:53,060 --> 00:48:54,061 Apologies. 1011 00:48:54,844 --> 00:48:56,107 No, it's okay. 1012 00:48:59,849 --> 00:49:01,547 [chuckle] 1013 00:49:01,634 --> 00:49:05,246 He's so sweet and so hilarious, and he just... 1014 00:49:05,855 --> 00:49:07,683 he just makes me feel all fluttery. 1015 00:49:07,901 --> 00:49:09,033 Aww. 1016 00:49:09,120 --> 00:49:11,339 Yay! I'm so happy for you. 1017 00:49:11,426 --> 00:49:12,427 Thanks. 1018 00:49:12,558 --> 00:49:13,820 Oh, and not to change the subject 1019 00:49:13,907 --> 00:49:15,126 because I do want to hear everything, 1020 00:49:15,256 --> 00:49:17,258 but I did sign the forms that we need to send back 1021 00:49:17,345 --> 00:49:18,216 to the real estate broker. 1022 00:49:18,346 --> 00:49:19,869 Oh, perfect, okay. 1023 00:49:20,000 --> 00:49:21,654 [Alexander] Excuse me, ladies. 1024 00:49:23,961 --> 00:49:26,789 I would like to invite you to the royal Christmas tea 1025 00:49:26,964 --> 00:49:28,356 tomorrow afternoon. 1026 00:49:28,835 --> 00:49:30,619 It's an age-old tradition. 1027 00:49:30,750 --> 00:49:32,926 We'll have tea, finger sandwiches, 1028 00:49:33,144 --> 00:49:34,797 and traditional Christmas desserts. 1029 00:49:35,494 --> 00:49:37,757 My father and I used to bake cookies for it. 1030 00:49:37,887 --> 00:49:39,802 Maybe that's something Christina would love to do. 1031 00:49:39,977 --> 00:49:41,761 Well, I'm not much of a baker. 1032 00:49:41,891 --> 00:49:43,502 Well, Katie's a great baker. 1033 00:49:45,504 --> 00:49:47,027 Yeah, she used to make these delicious 1034 00:49:47,114 --> 00:49:49,595 frosted gingerbread cookies with her mom, 1035 00:49:49,725 --> 00:49:51,118 and I'm sure she'd love to help. 1036 00:49:51,205 --> 00:49:53,294 [Alexander] I know you're very busy, Katie, 1037 00:49:53,555 --> 00:49:55,557 but if you could spare the time, 1038 00:49:55,644 --> 00:49:57,037 I'm sure Christina would love it. 1039 00:49:58,169 --> 00:49:59,953 Anything for Christina. 1040 00:50:00,345 --> 00:50:01,389 [Alexander] Very well. 1041 00:50:01,520 --> 00:50:02,738 Good afternoon. 1042 00:50:05,437 --> 00:50:07,482 -[door opens, closes] -[sighs] 1043 00:50:07,569 --> 00:50:08,657 What was that? 1044 00:50:08,744 --> 00:50:10,529 That? That was awkward. 1045 00:50:11,182 --> 00:50:13,053 -But-- -No, he's not interested. 1046 00:50:14,881 --> 00:50:16,839 I have seen him looking at you, 1047 00:50:16,926 --> 00:50:18,450 and yes, he is. 1048 00:50:18,580 --> 00:50:21,061 No, Jessica, he's not. He dates... 1049 00:50:21,583 --> 00:50:23,672 I don't know who he dates, but not people like me. 1050 00:50:23,759 --> 00:50:26,327 Why is it that you always think you're not good enough? 1051 00:50:26,458 --> 00:50:28,112 I don't. I think I'm great. 1052 00:50:28,242 --> 00:50:29,983 -Good. -But he's a king who's here, 1053 00:50:30,070 --> 00:50:31,463 -and I'm-- -Also here right now. 1054 00:50:31,767 --> 00:50:33,465 And as you pointed out earlier, leaving. 1055 00:50:34,596 --> 00:50:37,469 What was that thing that your mom used to say about Christmas? 1056 00:50:37,991 --> 00:50:39,906 That it's a time when you should open your heart. 1057 00:50:40,646 --> 00:50:43,083 And I opened my heart to skating in the pageant. 1058 00:50:43,214 --> 00:50:45,781 Speaking of, I should go rehearse with Christina. 1059 00:50:46,608 --> 00:50:48,393 It's my first time on the ice in years. 1060 00:50:48,915 --> 00:50:49,829 Wish me luck. 1061 00:50:49,959 --> 00:50:50,917 Luck. 1062 00:50:52,005 --> 00:50:53,180 [man] Nice. Good job, Laney. 1063 00:50:56,444 --> 00:50:58,055 Good, Samantha. 1064 00:51:01,580 --> 00:51:03,930 [laughs] Oh, pick up your feet. 1065 00:51:04,713 --> 00:51:06,019 Seth, pick up your feet a bit. 1066 00:51:10,806 --> 00:51:11,981 Are you ready? 1067 00:51:13,200 --> 00:51:14,810 Uh, you know... 1068 00:51:17,857 --> 00:51:21,252 Actually, your dad wanted us to make Christmas cookies, 1069 00:51:21,426 --> 00:51:23,297 so why don't I get everything ready in the kitchen, 1070 00:51:23,428 --> 00:51:25,691 and you can rehearse with the other kids. 1071 00:51:25,821 --> 00:51:27,084 But I don't know them. 1072 00:51:27,780 --> 00:51:29,260 Then show them who you really are 1073 00:51:29,347 --> 00:51:31,088 because everyone loves that person. 1074 00:51:32,785 --> 00:51:35,092 I know it can be scary to put yourself out there, 1075 00:51:35,179 --> 00:51:37,181 but it's worth it. 1076 00:51:38,486 --> 00:51:39,531 [man] Faster, Anita. 1077 00:51:46,146 --> 00:51:47,930 And then David with the hat said, "Yay." 1078 00:51:48,017 --> 00:51:49,932 And then the other kids invited me to carol with them 1079 00:51:50,063 --> 00:51:51,630 at the Christmas Market on Friday. 1080 00:51:52,109 --> 00:51:53,066 Can I go? 1081 00:51:53,501 --> 00:51:54,763 Yeah, of course you can, honey. 1082 00:51:56,374 --> 00:51:58,724 Oh, we'll perform on Friday at 3:00. 1083 00:51:58,811 --> 00:52:00,421 Katie, can you come? 1084 00:52:00,987 --> 00:52:02,293 Yeah, definitely. 1085 00:52:02,728 --> 00:52:04,860 Dad, can you? 1086 00:52:08,212 --> 00:52:09,517 I'll try my best. 1087 00:52:14,479 --> 00:52:16,089 So I'm stirring, 1088 00:52:16,176 --> 00:52:17,917 your dad is still rolling out the dough, 1089 00:52:18,004 --> 00:52:21,007 although why it's taking him so long is a great mystery. 1090 00:52:21,094 --> 00:52:22,922 Well, I'm trying to get it perfect. 1091 00:52:23,052 --> 00:52:25,011 It's a sugar cookie, not an amendment to the Constitution. 1092 00:52:26,317 --> 00:52:28,710 My mom used to say no matter how good the cookie looks, 1093 00:52:28,797 --> 00:52:30,930 you should always taste it just to make sure. 1094 00:52:31,017 --> 00:52:34,151 Well, a job that important definitely needs all of us. 1095 00:52:35,630 --> 00:52:36,675 Thank you very much. 1096 00:52:37,197 --> 00:52:39,634 Mm, thank you. Cheers. 1097 00:52:40,592 --> 00:52:41,854 -Cheers. -[all laugh] 1098 00:52:43,508 --> 00:52:44,465 Mm. 1099 00:52:45,205 --> 00:52:48,904 [classical music plays] 1100 00:52:59,567 --> 00:53:02,266 [quiet chatter] 1101 00:53:09,011 --> 00:53:09,882 Ahem. 1102 00:53:10,796 --> 00:53:12,928 Thank you for the baking lesson. 1103 00:53:13,886 --> 00:53:16,018 -It was marvelous. -For me too. 1104 00:53:16,845 --> 00:53:19,196 It's been a long time since I baked Christmas cookies. 1105 00:53:20,806 --> 00:53:22,547 So are you enjoying yourself, 1106 00:53:22,634 --> 00:53:24,418 or does the question need not be asked? 1107 00:53:25,550 --> 00:53:27,856 It's very well-organized. 1108 00:53:27,987 --> 00:53:29,423 Mm, it is. 1109 00:53:29,815 --> 00:53:32,383 You know, it could do with a little bit more holiday cheer. 1110 00:53:34,123 --> 00:53:36,691 You should come to the Christmas Eve black tie dinner. 1111 00:53:36,996 --> 00:53:38,432 In comparison, this is a carnival. 1112 00:53:38,824 --> 00:53:41,218 [laughs] I'm confused. 1113 00:53:41,305 --> 00:53:42,871 If your father loved Christmas so much, 1114 00:53:42,958 --> 00:53:46,179 then why is it so... not festive? 1115 00:53:47,833 --> 00:53:50,705 My father was the one who made these events festive. 1116 00:53:51,489 --> 00:53:53,621 -He enjoyed the gatherings. -You don't? 1117 00:53:55,275 --> 00:53:56,668 Not so much. 1118 00:53:58,452 --> 00:54:00,454 Maybe you should start your own traditions. 1119 00:54:00,802 --> 00:54:02,326 New traditions. 1120 00:54:03,675 --> 00:54:05,329 Speaking of new traditions, 1121 00:54:05,807 --> 00:54:07,374 I have something I want to show you. 1122 00:54:08,027 --> 00:54:09,420 Does it mean we get to leave? 1123 00:54:09,985 --> 00:54:10,943 Yes. 1124 00:54:17,515 --> 00:54:18,516 Here we are. 1125 00:54:19,038 --> 00:54:20,126 Wow! 1126 00:54:20,518 --> 00:54:22,389 For Regina, my driver, 1127 00:54:22,520 --> 00:54:25,044 a cashmere scarf and some driving gloves. 1128 00:54:25,174 --> 00:54:26,175 That's perfect. 1129 00:54:26,567 --> 00:54:28,874 And then for Margaret, the head chef, 1130 00:54:28,961 --> 00:54:32,269 a set of antique serving spoons she's always admired. 1131 00:54:32,834 --> 00:54:33,922 That's a great idea. 1132 00:54:37,099 --> 00:54:38,362 Thank you so much. 1133 00:54:41,887 --> 00:54:44,585 [chuckles] Okay, you... 1134 00:54:44,890 --> 00:54:47,371 Wow, they look cozy. 1135 00:54:47,501 --> 00:54:48,937 They sure do. 1136 00:54:49,068 --> 00:54:50,939 -All right. -[laughing] 1137 00:55:02,037 --> 00:55:03,256 [sighs] 1138 00:55:52,174 --> 00:55:53,132 [Alexander] Hello. 1139 00:55:53,785 --> 00:55:55,613 What has you awake at this hour? 1140 00:55:56,396 --> 00:55:57,441 I couldn't sleep. 1141 00:55:57,528 --> 00:55:59,094 Thought I'd make some hot chocolate. 1142 00:56:00,879 --> 00:56:03,925 Curing insomnia with sugar and caffeine? 1143 00:56:04,012 --> 00:56:04,970 [laughs] 1144 00:56:07,712 --> 00:56:10,105 I can ask the staff to help. 1145 00:56:10,497 --> 00:56:13,195 No, I'm perfectly capable of boiling milk and chocolate. 1146 00:56:13,848 --> 00:56:16,198 So you're sure don't need any help at all? 1147 00:56:17,722 --> 00:56:18,810 Maybe a little. 1148 00:56:22,596 --> 00:56:25,164 So do you often have chocolate in the middle of the night? 1149 00:56:25,947 --> 00:56:29,516 Well, I figure chocolate comes from cocoa, 1150 00:56:29,603 --> 00:56:31,736 which comes from a tree, which makes it a plant, 1151 00:56:31,823 --> 00:56:33,564 which means I'm kind of having a salad. 1152 00:56:33,651 --> 00:56:35,479 -I like your logic. -[giggles] 1153 00:56:35,566 --> 00:56:36,958 Can you keep a secret? 1154 00:56:37,089 --> 00:56:39,134 I keep a stash of candy in my office. 1155 00:56:39,265 --> 00:56:40,745 Ooh, a state secret. 1156 00:56:44,792 --> 00:56:46,490 So the pageant's in five days, 1157 00:56:47,404 --> 00:56:48,970 and then you go home? 1158 00:56:51,669 --> 00:56:52,887 I do. 1159 00:56:53,497 --> 00:56:54,672 Although... 1160 00:56:56,021 --> 00:56:57,065 What? 1161 00:56:58,806 --> 00:57:02,419 I guess I've-- I've been in such a big rush to get home, 1162 00:57:02,506 --> 00:57:04,072 but lately I've realized why I spent 1163 00:57:04,159 --> 00:57:05,509 the past four years on the road. 1164 00:57:07,511 --> 00:57:09,034 To me, home is where my mom was, 1165 00:57:09,861 --> 00:57:11,297 especially at Christmas. 1166 00:57:12,429 --> 00:57:14,039 I guess I'm not so sure if going home 1167 00:57:14,169 --> 00:57:15,301 is actually gonna feel like home. 1168 00:57:17,738 --> 00:57:19,087 I mean, back in New Jersey, 1169 00:57:19,174 --> 00:57:21,960 I have a lot of people I love-- friends, family. 1170 00:57:22,047 --> 00:57:23,135 A beau? 1171 00:57:25,137 --> 00:57:27,574 No, no beau. 1172 00:57:27,922 --> 00:57:29,097 Oh, no, um... 1173 00:57:29,620 --> 00:57:31,317 Well, I find that hard to believe. 1174 00:57:31,448 --> 00:57:32,449 Why not? 1175 00:57:34,712 --> 00:57:35,887 I was dating someone, 1176 00:57:35,974 --> 00:57:38,280 but touring and distance took a toll, and... 1177 00:57:39,281 --> 00:57:41,458 I don't think I really wanted to get close to anyone else. 1178 00:57:41,849 --> 00:57:42,981 How come? 1179 00:57:45,897 --> 00:57:47,638 After my mom passed away, I... 1180 00:57:50,292 --> 00:57:51,729 I didn't want to lose anyone else. 1181 00:57:53,513 --> 00:57:55,254 What if you didn't have to lose anyone? 1182 00:58:01,956 --> 00:58:03,784 What about you? Do you date? 1183 00:58:04,481 --> 00:58:06,744 Not since Christina's mother passed. 1184 00:58:09,486 --> 00:58:11,488 I've devoted all my free time to Christina. 1185 00:58:12,576 --> 00:58:14,882 Plus, dating in the national spotlight's 1186 00:58:14,969 --> 00:58:16,580 -a little bit daunting. -Mmm. 1187 00:58:17,102 --> 00:58:19,887 Although I think I'm ready to find someone. 1188 00:58:21,367 --> 00:58:23,238 I know how much Christina wants a family. 1189 00:58:23,761 --> 00:58:25,414 And when I see her with you... 1190 00:58:30,637 --> 00:58:32,073 I should get back to this. 1191 00:58:33,510 --> 00:58:36,295 What is it, some more state secrets? 1192 00:58:36,904 --> 00:58:39,951 It's the Christmas Eve dinner plan. 1193 00:58:40,038 --> 00:58:41,561 Mm. 1194 00:58:41,648 --> 00:58:43,955 So it's who's invited, who sits where. 1195 00:58:44,564 --> 00:58:46,218 The diplomats with the diplomats, 1196 00:58:46,305 --> 00:58:48,873 and the cabinet is separated, so they don't fight. 1197 00:58:48,960 --> 00:58:50,091 [chuckling] 1198 00:58:52,659 --> 00:58:54,313 Where would a commoner like me sit? 1199 00:58:56,620 --> 00:58:58,491 Well, there's nothing common about you at all. 1200 00:58:59,710 --> 00:59:02,364 So I mean, if you were to come to the Christmas Eve dinner, 1201 00:59:03,931 --> 00:59:05,542 I would seat you right next to me. 1202 00:59:16,509 --> 00:59:17,641 I have some news. 1203 00:59:17,902 --> 00:59:19,730 I just got off the phone with the real estate broker. 1204 00:59:19,817 --> 00:59:21,514 The rink I was telling you about in Trenton, 1205 00:59:21,645 --> 00:59:23,603 -it just came on the market. -That's great. 1206 00:59:23,690 --> 00:59:25,910 Except that there's already some potential buyers interested, 1207 00:59:25,997 --> 00:59:28,565 so I was thinking maybe I should go home and take a look at it. 1208 00:59:30,175 --> 00:59:31,306 Okay, well, uh, I-- 1209 00:59:31,524 --> 00:59:33,047 Besides, you're gonna be home in five days, 1210 00:59:33,178 --> 00:59:35,006 and until then, I will fill you in on everything. 1211 00:59:36,050 --> 00:59:37,095 Okay. 1212 00:59:37,356 --> 00:59:38,618 [giggling] 1213 00:59:41,316 --> 00:59:43,231 I'm so sorry I have to leave so early. 1214 00:59:46,670 --> 00:59:48,149 Will you come back soon? 1215 00:59:48,280 --> 00:59:49,324 I hope so. 1216 00:59:51,805 --> 00:59:54,634 And I'll come visit you in New Jersey. 1217 00:59:54,721 --> 00:59:57,028 New. And then we'll go visit Old Jersey together. 1218 00:59:57,115 --> 00:59:58,333 [laughing] 1219 00:59:58,682 --> 01:00:00,161 -Bye, guys. -Bye! 1220 01:00:00,422 --> 01:00:01,946 -I love you. -[Katie] Call me when you land. 1221 01:00:02,033 --> 01:00:03,338 I will, I promise. 1222 01:00:10,955 --> 01:00:12,826 Are you sure you're able to travel in this state? 1223 01:00:13,653 --> 01:00:14,698 I'll be okay. 1224 01:00:14,828 --> 01:00:16,482 You don't need any assistance? 1225 01:00:17,744 --> 01:00:18,919 Is that an option? 1226 01:00:24,533 --> 01:00:25,578 I'll come visit. 1227 01:00:26,100 --> 01:00:26,971 I'd love that. 1228 01:00:32,716 --> 01:00:34,065 [engine starts] 1229 01:00:38,417 --> 01:00:44,031 ♪ Silent night, holy night ♪ 1230 01:00:44,336 --> 01:00:49,602 ♪ All is calm, all is bright ♪ 1231 01:00:50,168 --> 01:00:55,739 ♪ Round yon virgin Mother and child ♪ 1232 01:00:56,174 --> 01:01:00,700 ♪ Holy infant So tender and mild ♪ 1233 01:01:00,787 --> 01:01:03,224 You sound so beautiful, Tina-bear. 1234 01:01:04,835 --> 01:01:06,750 I'm just practicing for caroling tomorrow. 1235 01:01:06,837 --> 01:01:08,882 And everyone asked me to go sledding after. 1236 01:01:08,969 --> 01:01:10,014 Can I go? 1237 01:01:10,144 --> 01:01:11,580 Well, do you have time? 1238 01:01:11,668 --> 01:01:13,365 Well, I already know my part. 1239 01:01:13,452 --> 01:01:14,845 I'm just waiting for Katie. 1240 01:01:15,323 --> 01:01:16,498 And what's wrong? 1241 01:01:17,369 --> 01:01:19,327 I'm waiting for her to want to practice together. 1242 01:01:20,546 --> 01:01:22,113 I don't think she wants to skate. 1243 01:01:46,267 --> 01:01:47,094 What are you doing? 1244 01:01:48,661 --> 01:01:50,924 Going over the pageant choreography in my head. 1245 01:01:52,970 --> 01:01:55,755 Why in your head? Why not just skate it? 1246 01:01:57,322 --> 01:02:00,107 I tell myself that even though in my dreams 1247 01:02:00,194 --> 01:02:01,282 I'm on the ice, 1248 01:02:01,369 --> 01:02:02,719 and every time I hear music, 1249 01:02:02,806 --> 01:02:04,851 I envision myself doing a routine, 1250 01:02:05,330 --> 01:02:07,593 I still tell myself I'm okay not skating. 1251 01:02:09,160 --> 01:02:10,727 But agreeing to be in the pageant 1252 01:02:10,814 --> 01:02:12,337 and working with Christina, 1253 01:02:12,685 --> 01:02:14,469 it's made me realize that I miss skating... 1254 01:02:15,949 --> 01:02:17,037 so much. 1255 01:02:20,562 --> 01:02:22,086 I'm scared to get back out there. 1256 01:02:26,220 --> 01:02:28,570 You know, I'm terrified to be king. 1257 01:02:30,485 --> 01:02:32,923 But I can't not do it just because I'm afraid. 1258 01:02:40,887 --> 01:02:46,545 [applause, cheering] 1259 01:02:49,287 --> 01:02:52,769 ♪ Silent night ♪ 1260 01:02:53,334 --> 01:02:57,164 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1261 01:02:57,425 --> 01:03:01,342 ♪ All is calm ♪ 1262 01:03:01,473 --> 01:03:05,259 ♪ All is bright ♪ 1263 01:03:05,346 --> 01:03:09,220 ♪ Round yon virgin ♪ 1264 01:03:09,307 --> 01:03:12,745 ♪ Mother and child ♪ 1265 01:03:12,919 --> 01:03:13,877 ♪ Holy infant ♪ 1266 01:03:14,007 --> 01:03:15,356 I didn't think you could make it. 1267 01:03:17,489 --> 01:03:19,230 Do you remember this is where first met? 1268 01:03:19,360 --> 01:03:20,361 When you were hiding. 1269 01:03:20,971 --> 01:03:22,015 I wasn't hiding. 1270 01:03:22,146 --> 01:03:25,105 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1271 01:03:25,192 --> 01:03:26,106 [click] 1272 01:03:29,327 --> 01:03:35,550 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1273 01:04:07,669 --> 01:04:08,670 Wow. 1274 01:04:10,194 --> 01:04:12,761 [Alexander] San Senova is famous for its night skies. 1275 01:04:12,936 --> 01:04:14,851 Is that why you have a star on your flag? 1276 01:04:15,329 --> 01:04:19,464 Partially, um, but legend has it that the star on the flag 1277 01:04:19,551 --> 01:04:20,769 is actually the Christmas star. 1278 01:04:22,554 --> 01:04:24,164 You're familiar with the story of Princess Sonia-- 1279 01:04:24,251 --> 01:04:25,252 Very well by now. 1280 01:04:25,557 --> 01:04:29,517 Well, the legend says that as the night fell, 1281 01:04:29,648 --> 01:04:32,694 Sonia and Catherine followed the Christmas star 1282 01:04:32,825 --> 01:04:35,175 and guided the villagers back to safety. 1283 01:04:35,784 --> 01:04:37,612 I didn't think the Christmas star was real. 1284 01:04:37,699 --> 01:04:39,963 You know, my father use explain it as 1285 01:04:40,093 --> 01:04:41,878 like a personal guiding light, 1286 01:04:43,444 --> 01:04:44,881 something inside of us. 1287 01:04:45,403 --> 01:04:47,318 He used to say that if I was ever lost 1288 01:04:47,753 --> 01:04:49,015 and didn't know which way to go, 1289 01:04:50,321 --> 01:04:52,453 I could come out and find the San Senova star, 1290 01:04:52,976 --> 01:04:54,673 the Christmas Star, and it'd guide me home. 1291 01:04:55,848 --> 01:04:57,154 That's what you're doing out here. 1292 01:04:57,806 --> 01:04:59,025 Looking for guidance. 1293 01:05:00,722 --> 01:05:01,767 I guess I am. 1294 01:05:03,725 --> 01:05:06,641 You know, I don't always know how to be king, 1295 01:05:07,207 --> 01:05:09,601 so I come out here, and I find that star 1296 01:05:09,688 --> 01:05:11,951 and try and remember who I am, 1297 01:05:13,083 --> 01:05:16,216 what I want, and what I love. 1298 01:05:21,569 --> 01:05:23,354 What star do you imagine it to be? 1299 01:05:24,529 --> 01:05:27,271 Ah, that's easy. It's... It's that one. 1300 01:05:28,663 --> 01:05:29,795 Oh, it's that one? 1301 01:05:29,926 --> 01:05:31,101 No, no. 1302 01:05:36,889 --> 01:05:38,021 It's... 1303 01:05:41,154 --> 01:05:42,155 that one there. 1304 01:05:59,607 --> 01:06:00,565 [phone ringing] 1305 01:06:00,652 --> 01:06:01,740 Sorry. 1306 01:06:03,002 --> 01:06:04,786 [chuckles] Of course. 1307 01:06:06,701 --> 01:06:08,573 -Hi. -[Jessica] Katie, hi. 1308 01:06:08,703 --> 01:06:11,184 Um, I'm at the rink, and it's-- It's perfect. 1309 01:06:11,315 --> 01:06:13,317 But there are other buyers, 1310 01:06:13,404 --> 01:06:15,014 and one's already putting in an offer. 1311 01:06:15,145 --> 01:06:16,363 -What should I do? -I don't know. 1312 01:06:16,450 --> 01:06:18,148 Do we have to make an offer now? 1313 01:06:18,278 --> 01:06:20,411 The pageant's in three days. I'll be home in four. 1314 01:06:21,194 --> 01:06:22,326 [Jessica] Okay. 1315 01:06:22,456 --> 01:06:24,719 Okay, yeah, um, I'll try to buy us some time. 1316 01:06:24,850 --> 01:06:26,373 Okay, yeah, just keep me posted. 1317 01:06:26,460 --> 01:06:27,984 -[Jessica] I will. Bye. -Bye. 1318 01:06:31,770 --> 01:06:32,989 It's getting cold. 1319 01:06:33,946 --> 01:06:35,382 We should probably go in. 1320 01:06:36,122 --> 01:06:36,993 Yeah. 1321 01:06:49,657 --> 01:06:51,572 Do you have a grievance with that parcel, sir? 1322 01:06:52,660 --> 01:06:54,010 Would you like to try? 1323 01:06:57,013 --> 01:06:57,926 [sighs] 1324 01:07:02,801 --> 01:07:03,715 What is it? 1325 01:07:04,194 --> 01:07:05,412 It's a little something for Katie. 1326 01:07:05,934 --> 01:07:06,848 Mm. 1327 01:07:07,458 --> 01:07:09,199 She's leaving soon, so it's the least I could do. 1328 01:07:09,721 --> 01:07:12,376 After all, she produced the pageant, 1329 01:07:12,506 --> 01:07:14,204 helped with the staff Christmas gifts. 1330 01:07:14,726 --> 01:07:16,119 Christina really loves her and-- 1331 01:07:16,249 --> 01:07:17,163 And you have feelings. 1332 01:07:19,165 --> 01:07:20,732 What makes you think I have feelings? 1333 01:07:21,559 --> 01:07:23,909 Oh. The article in the paper, sir. 1334 01:07:25,041 --> 01:07:25,998 [Alexander] Ha-ha. 1335 01:07:29,045 --> 01:07:31,177 Alex, relax. 1336 01:07:31,482 --> 01:07:33,440 You're allowed to have feelings. 1337 01:07:33,919 --> 01:07:35,486 No one's gonna judge you for it. 1338 01:07:35,573 --> 01:07:37,488 In fact, people will like you all the more. 1339 01:07:38,489 --> 01:07:40,578 -Katie's leaving. -So? 1340 01:07:41,535 --> 01:07:44,060 I've heard there's this miraculous invention 1341 01:07:44,147 --> 01:07:46,279 called "the aeroplane." 1342 01:07:48,194 --> 01:07:50,457 You could go there, she could come here. 1343 01:07:52,503 --> 01:07:54,026 It's just not that simple. 1344 01:07:54,766 --> 01:07:57,073 She can't imagine how difficult this whole situation is. 1345 01:07:57,160 --> 01:07:59,901 No, you're right. She can't imagine it, 1346 01:08:00,032 --> 01:08:01,860 so you're going to have to tell her. 1347 01:08:05,646 --> 01:08:07,344 Okay, first run-through in five. 1348 01:08:07,474 --> 01:08:09,520 Katie, Alex is asking to see you. 1349 01:08:09,650 --> 01:08:12,349 Now? We're about to do our first run-through. 1350 01:08:12,436 --> 01:08:15,482 Well, I can take over for you for a bit. 1351 01:08:15,569 --> 01:08:17,876 I get to pretend I'm in charge. 1352 01:08:18,006 --> 01:08:19,704 Mustn't keep the king waiting. 1353 01:08:19,791 --> 01:08:20,705 Thank you. 1354 01:08:33,544 --> 01:08:34,719 -Hello. -Hi. 1355 01:08:35,459 --> 01:08:37,809 Uh, I didn't know if you'd seen this. 1356 01:08:38,288 --> 01:08:41,073 Oh, uh, I didn't. 1357 01:08:41,900 --> 01:08:43,031 What do you think? 1358 01:08:43,119 --> 01:08:46,339 I think the photographer got my good side? 1359 01:08:47,558 --> 01:08:48,689 I like that about you. 1360 01:08:49,734 --> 01:08:51,214 My photogenic angles? 1361 01:08:51,692 --> 01:08:53,477 Your ability to see the good in everything. 1362 01:08:56,480 --> 01:08:58,090 Because you don't see the good in this. 1363 01:08:58,917 --> 01:09:00,484 It's just not so simple as a flirtation 1364 01:09:00,571 --> 01:09:01,833 when the country's watching 1365 01:09:01,920 --> 01:09:03,661 and Christina is growing attached, 1366 01:09:03,748 --> 01:09:05,837 and you're leaving. 1367 01:09:07,795 --> 01:09:10,798 I understand it's not so simple a flirtation. 1368 01:09:11,277 --> 01:09:13,888 -That's not what I meant. -It's okay because it's true. 1369 01:09:13,975 --> 01:09:15,455 That's, that's all it is. 1370 01:09:16,152 --> 01:09:17,631 You're a king, and I'm... 1371 01:09:19,329 --> 01:09:20,678 [sighs] leaving. 1372 01:09:24,725 --> 01:09:26,336 So what else is there to say? 1373 01:09:33,081 --> 01:09:34,605 I should get back to rehearsal. 1374 01:09:39,610 --> 01:09:40,785 [phone ringing] 1375 01:09:44,136 --> 01:09:45,050 Hi. 1376 01:09:45,529 --> 01:09:47,400 Hey, I'm at the ice rink. 1377 01:09:47,531 --> 01:09:49,010 Someone's already put in an offer, 1378 01:09:49,185 --> 01:09:51,187 and the real estate broker's asking us what we want to do. 1379 01:09:51,274 --> 01:09:54,320 Well, what do you think we should do? 1380 01:09:54,451 --> 01:09:55,930 I want to put in an offer, 1381 01:09:56,279 --> 01:09:58,324 but that seems crazy to me when you haven't even seen it. 1382 01:09:58,498 --> 01:09:59,934 I mean, what if you don't like it? 1383 01:10:00,587 --> 01:10:01,632 I trust you. 1384 01:10:01,980 --> 01:10:04,330 [Jessica] Katie, this is a huge decision. 1385 01:10:04,939 --> 01:10:06,811 I can't make it for both of us. 1386 01:10:09,640 --> 01:10:13,121 ["Nutcracker March" playing] 1387 01:10:13,209 --> 01:10:15,559 [man] Well done, very good. 1388 01:10:15,646 --> 01:10:17,343 It's almost time for our rehearsal. 1389 01:10:18,562 --> 01:10:21,042 [man] Watch your hands. A bit higher. 1390 01:10:21,129 --> 01:10:22,653 I'm so sorry, Christina. 1391 01:10:23,915 --> 01:10:25,873 But Jessica needs me. I have to go home. 1392 01:10:26,744 --> 01:10:27,832 What? 1393 01:10:28,398 --> 01:10:30,051 I found a replacement for the queen role. 1394 01:10:30,138 --> 01:10:31,662 She's a great skater. 1395 01:10:32,880 --> 01:10:34,099 You're leaving? 1396 01:10:36,144 --> 01:10:37,494 I'm so sorry. 1397 01:10:45,806 --> 01:10:46,807 This is for you. 1398 01:11:07,132 --> 01:11:08,133 Ma'am. 1399 01:11:12,006 --> 01:11:13,921 Is that Katie's costume? 1400 01:11:14,008 --> 01:11:16,359 So she's finally going to practice with Christina? 1401 01:11:17,055 --> 01:11:19,753 I'm sorry. I thought you knew. 1402 01:11:19,884 --> 01:11:20,841 I knew what? 1403 01:11:21,233 --> 01:11:22,669 Katie went home. 1404 01:11:29,850 --> 01:11:32,375 [tablet playing movie] 1405 01:11:32,505 --> 01:11:34,246 [woman] I'm sorry, do I know you? 1406 01:11:37,815 --> 01:11:38,946 How do you know my name? 1407 01:11:40,383 --> 01:11:41,471 Sir, where did you-- 1408 01:11:41,601 --> 01:11:42,907 What are you watching? 1409 01:11:43,516 --> 01:11:44,865 A Christmas movie. 1410 01:11:46,040 --> 01:11:48,565 Well, we both know how that's going to end. 1411 01:11:49,435 --> 01:11:50,828 [woman] Excuse me, have you seen a-- 1412 01:11:51,045 --> 01:11:52,482 Excuse me, is there a man with a... 1413 01:11:53,004 --> 01:11:53,961 Hey! 1414 01:11:54,614 --> 01:11:56,486 Any chance you've changed your mind 1415 01:11:56,573 --> 01:11:58,009 about performing at the pageant? 1416 01:11:58,966 --> 01:11:59,880 No. 1417 01:12:00,620 --> 01:12:02,492 I don't want to play Princess Sonia. 1418 01:12:02,579 --> 01:12:05,843 Besides, Katie's replacement doesn't know the part. 1419 01:12:10,369 --> 01:12:12,415 Well, Tina-bear, 1420 01:12:13,198 --> 01:12:15,809 you do know your dear old dad is quite the skater. 1421 01:12:16,941 --> 01:12:18,246 What if I replaced Katie? 1422 01:12:21,728 --> 01:12:22,642 You? 1423 01:12:22,773 --> 01:12:24,427 The part's for a queen. 1424 01:12:24,514 --> 01:12:25,819 But it can be for a king. 1425 01:12:26,864 --> 01:12:28,431 It's our Christmas tradition. 1426 01:12:29,606 --> 01:12:31,085 And we may not have a queen, 1427 01:12:32,173 --> 01:12:34,872 but we have a princess, and we have a king. 1428 01:12:36,003 --> 01:12:37,788 There's nothing more important for me 1429 01:12:37,918 --> 01:12:39,877 than spending time at Christmas with you. 1430 01:12:48,276 --> 01:12:49,582 [Alexander] Aunt Patricia, 1431 01:12:50,409 --> 01:12:52,368 I was wondering if you could help me with something. 1432 01:12:52,455 --> 01:12:53,586 Well, of course. 1433 01:12:54,326 --> 01:12:56,763 I've decided I want to cancel the Christmas Eve dinner. 1434 01:12:58,069 --> 01:12:59,157 Really? 1435 01:13:00,114 --> 01:13:02,639 I think we can start a new tradition. 1436 01:13:03,335 --> 01:13:06,599 A quiet family Christmas, just us. 1437 01:13:07,948 --> 01:13:10,037 Sounds lovely, Alex. 1438 01:13:10,734 --> 01:13:11,909 Come on, let's go. 1439 01:13:15,913 --> 01:13:17,567 You heard His Majesty. 1440 01:13:26,489 --> 01:13:28,621 -Hey! -[keys jingling] 1441 01:13:28,839 --> 01:13:30,580 Look what I picked up this morning. 1442 01:13:30,667 --> 01:13:33,974 We're still in escrow, but everything looks good, 1443 01:13:34,105 --> 01:13:36,629 and the old owners said to make this rink our own. 1444 01:13:36,760 --> 01:13:38,196 -So... -Okay. 1445 01:13:39,197 --> 01:13:40,720 [laughs] Where are you going? 1446 01:13:43,462 --> 01:13:45,508 [laughing] 1447 01:13:45,899 --> 01:13:47,161 What? 1448 01:13:47,466 --> 01:13:48,946 [laughs] 1449 01:13:53,733 --> 01:13:55,387 Kind of like a real Christmas. 1450 01:14:00,218 --> 01:14:01,611 [laughs] 1451 01:14:06,616 --> 01:14:07,530 Thank you. 1452 01:14:12,883 --> 01:14:14,275 You were so close. 1453 01:14:15,320 --> 01:14:16,452 Why did you stop? 1454 01:14:24,285 --> 01:14:26,026 I guess I didn't want to get hurt. 1455 01:14:26,636 --> 01:14:29,247 I didn't want to get close and lose someone again. 1456 01:14:30,770 --> 01:14:32,337 It doesn't make sense anyway. 1457 01:14:32,729 --> 01:14:35,253 Alex and I come from completely different worlds. 1458 01:14:35,340 --> 01:14:36,472 We want different things. 1459 01:14:39,387 --> 01:14:40,954 I was asking about skating. 1460 01:14:42,129 --> 01:14:44,480 -Oh. -[laughing] 1461 01:14:44,567 --> 01:14:47,613 But you and Alex want the same things-- 1462 01:14:48,005 --> 01:14:50,398 each other and family. 1463 01:14:50,790 --> 01:14:53,010 And I think the home that you were hoping you would find here, 1464 01:14:53,097 --> 01:14:54,490 you found in San Senova. 1465 01:14:55,621 --> 01:14:56,927 I know how scared you are 1466 01:14:57,014 --> 01:14:58,406 of putting your heart into something 1467 01:14:58,494 --> 01:15:00,583 and really wanting it and not getting it, 1468 01:15:00,670 --> 01:15:02,280 but you didn't get what you wanted with skating 1469 01:15:02,498 --> 01:15:03,760 not because you weren't good enough, 1470 01:15:03,890 --> 01:15:05,326 but because you gave up on it. 1471 01:15:06,806 --> 01:15:08,155 You shut down to it. 1472 01:15:10,506 --> 01:15:12,203 You are my best friend, Katie. 1473 01:15:12,638 --> 01:15:13,770 You're like a sister to me. 1474 01:15:15,293 --> 01:15:17,077 I don't want to watch you waste any more time 1475 01:15:17,164 --> 01:15:19,732 wishing that you'd gone after the thing you really love. 1476 01:15:21,778 --> 01:15:24,215 What was that thing your mom always said about Christmas? 1477 01:15:24,389 --> 01:15:27,261 [laughs] It's a time where we open our hearts. 1478 01:15:27,610 --> 01:15:29,089 Or reopen them. 1479 01:15:29,829 --> 01:15:32,266 Even when we're scared, even when we've been hurt. 1480 01:15:32,353 --> 01:15:33,398 Especially then. 1481 01:15:36,575 --> 01:15:38,011 Go back to San Senova. 1482 01:15:38,969 --> 01:15:40,405 I can't. 1483 01:15:40,492 --> 01:15:42,320 I can't leave you. You're family. 1484 01:15:42,450 --> 01:15:44,888 Yeah, but wherever we go, we'll always have each other. 1485 01:15:45,018 --> 01:15:46,237 But we just bought an ice rink. 1486 01:15:46,324 --> 01:15:48,674 Yes, we did. [laughs] 1487 01:15:48,848 --> 01:15:51,068 But I was thinking, 1488 01:15:51,155 --> 01:15:53,853 if you wanted to do something else, 1489 01:15:54,680 --> 01:15:56,943 then maybe you could be a silent partner here. 1490 01:15:59,859 --> 01:16:04,211 How are you going to start and run a business alone? 1491 01:16:04,908 --> 01:16:08,520 Well, actually, I might have some help. 1492 01:16:09,390 --> 01:16:11,567 [Nicholas] And some help has arrived. 1493 01:16:13,873 --> 01:16:15,571 -Hi! -Hi. 1494 01:16:15,962 --> 01:16:18,530 [laughing] 1495 01:16:19,052 --> 01:16:21,751 -It's good to see you. -Good to see you, too. 1496 01:16:22,403 --> 01:16:24,405 Our Jessica leaves quite the lasting impression. 1497 01:16:24,536 --> 01:16:25,885 -That she does. -[giggles] 1498 01:16:26,103 --> 01:16:29,802 And we felt, as crazy as it is, we had to give it a shot. 1499 01:16:30,063 --> 01:16:31,499 [chuckles] Have an adventure. 1500 01:16:32,022 --> 01:16:34,198 And I feel that running a training center 1501 01:16:34,285 --> 01:16:35,591 could be in my wheelhouse. 1502 01:16:35,678 --> 01:16:37,462 After all, I've spent the last decade 1503 01:16:37,549 --> 01:16:39,420 overseeing the politics of a nation. 1504 01:16:39,812 --> 01:16:43,555 I believe I'm well-versed in performance and spectacle. 1505 01:16:43,686 --> 01:16:44,687 [laughing] 1506 01:16:44,817 --> 01:16:45,949 From the king. 1507 01:16:47,777 --> 01:16:48,691 Thank you. 1508 01:16:51,911 --> 01:16:52,956 Bye. 1509 01:16:56,786 --> 01:17:00,398 [door opens, closes] 1510 01:17:15,456 --> 01:17:16,632 [Alexander] Dear Katie, 1511 01:17:17,023 --> 01:17:19,678 I remember you said that people who care for you 1512 01:17:19,852 --> 01:17:21,419 give you ornaments at Christmas, 1513 01:17:22,289 --> 01:17:24,640 although I'm sure you will argue this isn't an ornament. 1514 01:17:25,858 --> 01:17:27,555 It's my Christmas star, 1515 01:17:28,208 --> 01:17:29,949 and I hope it guides you home. 1516 01:17:30,776 --> 01:17:31,908 Love, Alex. 1517 01:17:35,128 --> 01:17:38,479 [majestic music plays] 1518 01:17:42,788 --> 01:17:45,138 [man] Five, everybody! Places in five! 1519 01:17:47,924 --> 01:17:50,448 You look beautiful, Tina-bear. 1520 01:17:52,537 --> 01:17:54,017 Alex, Alex! 1521 01:17:55,018 --> 01:17:56,933 I thought before you went on, 1522 01:17:57,020 --> 01:17:59,675 there's something you ought to see. 1523 01:18:01,938 --> 01:18:04,157 "San Senova's new Founder's Day 1524 01:18:04,244 --> 01:18:06,682 tradition hosted by the new Christmas King." 1525 01:18:07,073 --> 01:18:08,727 The new Christmas King. 1526 01:18:08,814 --> 01:18:10,555 Now, curtain's almost up, 1527 01:18:10,642 --> 01:18:12,513 so you'll give your speech, 1528 01:18:12,600 --> 01:18:14,864 and then... we'll begin. 1529 01:18:14,951 --> 01:18:16,039 Come on. 1530 01:18:27,224 --> 01:18:30,096 ["Joy to the World" playing] 1531 01:18:30,183 --> 01:18:32,142 I'll see you out there in a second. 1532 01:18:34,666 --> 01:18:37,408 [applause] 1533 01:18:51,596 --> 01:18:52,858 Merry Christmas Eve, 1534 01:18:53,250 --> 01:18:56,819 and welcome to San Senova's Founder's Day Pageant, 1535 01:18:57,036 --> 01:18:59,909 which I hope will be the first of many to come. 1536 01:19:00,344 --> 01:19:03,564 It was always my father's dream to celebrate our founding 1537 01:19:03,695 --> 01:19:05,305 with a Christmas spectacle. 1538 01:19:05,436 --> 01:19:06,567 -Christina. -Katie! 1539 01:19:06,698 --> 01:19:09,005 [laughing] 1540 01:19:09,135 --> 01:19:10,528 You came back! 1541 01:19:12,269 --> 01:19:14,837 I'm so sorry I left. Can you forgive me? 1542 01:19:15,228 --> 01:19:18,275 [Alexander] ...of how San Senova came to be. 1543 01:19:20,059 --> 01:19:21,844 -[laughs] -Daddy! 1544 01:19:27,197 --> 01:19:28,198 [chuckles] 1545 01:19:33,551 --> 01:19:35,858 This has been a very special Christmas, 1546 01:19:37,033 --> 01:19:38,817 perhaps the most special 1547 01:19:38,904 --> 01:19:43,604 because I was shown the true meaning of the holiday, 1548 01:19:44,736 --> 01:19:48,609 that Christmas is a time that no matter where we are 1549 01:19:48,740 --> 01:19:49,872 or how we are, 1550 01:19:50,394 --> 01:19:52,004 we're brought back to one another, 1551 01:19:52,309 --> 01:19:53,571 that Christmas is a day 1552 01:19:53,658 --> 01:19:56,139 that reminds us of our greatest gifts: 1553 01:19:57,357 --> 01:19:58,532 our family, 1554 01:19:59,359 --> 01:20:00,447 our friends, 1555 01:20:01,709 --> 01:20:02,972 our community, 1556 01:20:04,800 --> 01:20:06,018 and our country. 1557 01:20:14,940 --> 01:20:16,333 The people we love. 1558 01:20:20,076 --> 01:20:22,295 That Christmas is a day that guides us home. 1559 01:20:22,861 --> 01:20:24,907 So from my family to yours, 1560 01:20:25,821 --> 01:20:29,128 I wish you all a very merry Christmas. 1561 01:20:29,259 --> 01:20:32,044 [applause] 1562 01:20:39,399 --> 01:20:40,618 -[laughter] -Cheers. 1563 01:20:42,576 --> 01:20:45,928 [applause continues] 1564 01:20:53,761 --> 01:20:55,198 The ice is yours. 1565 01:20:55,502 --> 01:21:00,464 ["O Come All Ye Faithful" playing] 1566 01:21:13,172 --> 01:21:15,218 -[chuckles] Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 1567 01:21:15,435 --> 01:21:16,306 [chuckles] 1568 01:21:29,188 --> 01:21:30,929 I'm very glad I didn't have to do that. 1569 01:21:47,641 --> 01:21:49,121 I'm so happy you came back. 1570 01:21:49,774 --> 01:21:50,862 Me too. 1571 01:21:52,429 --> 01:21:55,084 I realized that I don't want to train anymore. 1572 01:21:55,345 --> 01:21:56,389 I want to skate. 1573 01:21:56,607 --> 01:21:59,349 And I was thinking San Senova has the tourists, 1574 01:21:59,653 --> 01:22:00,916 you've got a rink, 1575 01:22:01,307 --> 01:22:03,048 we've got the perfect makings for a permanent show. 1576 01:22:03,440 --> 01:22:04,920 With a role for me, I hope. 1577 01:22:05,833 --> 01:22:07,618 Mm, you'd have to audition. 1578 01:22:09,141 --> 01:22:10,708 Katie, it doesn't matter to me 1579 01:22:10,795 --> 01:22:12,928 if I'm a king, and you're the prom queen. 1580 01:22:14,016 --> 01:22:16,409 I'm just a man who loves a woman 1581 01:22:16,496 --> 01:22:19,282 who he hopes loves him back. 106990

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