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00:00:00Emily, the key opens the door, the pen
00:00:26so you do some great writing. Good luck, Becca.
00:00:49I could get used to this.
00:00:52So, what do you think of the place?
00:00:54It's gorgeous and so inviting and warm
00:00:57and some interesting decor.
00:01:00Becca, this place is perfect.
00:01:03Well, my boss couldn't be happier with me,
00:01:05so if you get some writing done, it's a classic win-win.
00:01:08Is it romantic? You are writing a romance, after all.
00:01:12Yep, all by my lonesome.
00:01:14Okay.
00:01:29Okay. Yes.
00:01:34No.
00:02:04A fresh start in the morning couldn't hurt.
00:02:23First day and I'm already talking to myself.
00:02:34I'll be right back.
00:03:03Who goes there?
00:03:20Uh, what?
00:03:22Hello?
00:03:23Hi.
00:03:24Uh, if it's a package, just leave it at the door.
00:03:28No, I'm not a delivery man.
00:03:31Perhaps you'd be so kind as to open the door.
00:03:33Sorry, that's not going to happen.
00:03:35Why not, may I ask?
00:03:38Clayton, it's okay. Go back to sleep.
00:03:40My four brothers are sleeping, and Army Rangers on Lee get so tired.
00:03:44Look, I can prove that I've been here before.
00:03:46There should be a desk by the window with a quill pen and a coat of arms above the fireplace.
00:03:52Yes, but I would need to contact the property company.
00:03:54I even have a key. I just can't seem to work it in the lock.
00:03:58Where did you get that key?
00:03:59My family owns this chalet. I'm, I'm Henry.
00:04:03The family who owns the chalet lives somewhere...
00:04:05In Europe, yes. Concordia, to be exact.
00:04:12Uh, uh, sorry about that.
00:04:17Oh, no, it's quite all right. It's just a bit freezing out there.
00:04:20So, are you, are you staying?
00:04:25Who are you?
00:04:25Emily.
00:04:26What are you doing here?
00:04:27My job.
00:04:27What's your job?
00:04:28Making sure pipes don't burst.
00:04:29Ah.
00:04:30And keeping burglars away.
00:04:31Do I look like a burglar?
00:04:32Maybe. A well-dressed one.
00:04:35Look, I'm going to make a call.
00:04:36Really, I am very tired, and there is so much to do, so perhaps you can start us some tea.
00:04:41Come along, Fritz. There's no time to waste.
00:04:44Oh, there's more people.
00:04:46Really, Henry, there's no excuse for driving like that.
00:04:49Sorry, Tilson, those mountain curbs are way too tempting.
00:04:51In any way, you should have kept up.
00:04:53Well, if you insist on driving yourself, at least let Fritz drive with you.
00:04:57What's this?
00:04:58I don't know. Some sort of Emily person?
00:05:01What's going on here?
00:05:02Apparently I'm a burglar.
00:05:03Actually, I, I said maybe, if you recall.
00:05:06Well, your diligence is commendable, but misplaced.
00:05:09I've been in touch with your employer, the property management company.
00:05:12You are Miss Miller, I presume?
00:05:14Yes.
00:05:15We flew in from Concordia this morning.
00:05:16I would have telephoned, but apparently your phone is turned off.
00:05:20I did forget to charge it last night.
00:05:21Tilson, set a call to my father, Fritz, old child.
00:05:24Have a look at that alleged sports utility vehicle.
00:05:26The suspension feels a bit dodgy.
00:05:28Sir.
00:05:30Oh, I'm sorry.
00:05:31We wouldn't want to wait Clayton and the rest of the Army Rangers, would we?
00:05:34I made that up.
00:05:35Did you?
00:05:36Just as a precaution.
00:05:37You were so clever.
00:05:38Your Highness, we're behind schedule.
00:05:39Of course, Emily, that tea when you get a second, please.
00:05:44What?
00:05:45Um, wait, Your Highness?
00:05:47Yes, that is the proper form of address for the Crown Prince of Concordia.
00:05:51Yeah, right, a prince.
00:05:55You may do a web search if you must.
00:05:58If I had a signal, I would.
00:05:59We've brought our own hotspot.
00:06:02Password is, off with their heads, all one word.
00:06:05Prince Henry does enjoy the odd joke.
00:06:08You could have fooled me.
00:06:11Prince?
00:06:11Prince Henry does not want to do this.
00:06:24Sorry.
00:06:31Uh, Your Highness, I'm...
00:06:35Do I curtsy or bow or I'm...
00:06:37Oh, no.
00:06:37Simply good morning, Mother.
00:06:39Good morning.
00:06:42You know, I should probably change.
00:06:45You might need your socks.
00:06:49Oh, my goodness.
00:06:50I'm so sorry.
00:06:51I found a hole in my boots last night,
00:06:54and so I was just drawing them off.
00:06:55On the Concordian coat of arms.
00:06:58Oh, that is.
00:07:00It's nice.
00:07:01What is your role around here?
00:07:04I'm the caretaker.
00:07:05The caretaker, really?
00:07:07Is that so hard to believe?
00:07:08I just don't see much care being taken.
00:07:11Ha.
00:07:12Right.
00:07:18Interesting slippers.
00:07:23I'm just going to go change my clothes and take the slippers off.
00:07:28No.
00:07:29Flight was smooth as can be.
00:07:33No, Father, I'll be home in a week.
00:07:35After my task is complete, I told you.
00:07:40Well, look, can't Edwina handle the cabinet meeting just this once?
00:07:44I mean, that's what royal siblings are for.
00:07:48Right.
00:07:48Tilson, my schedule, please.
00:07:50Yes.
00:07:50Um, yes, perhaps I can try to fit it in.
00:08:00So he's really a prince, huh?
00:08:01For a short time, anyway.
00:08:03Next week, he'll be king.
00:08:05Now, introductions.
00:08:06Fritz.
00:08:08I'm Fritz, His Highness bodyguard and personal valet.
00:08:11Oh.
00:08:12Nice to meet you, Fritz.
00:08:13And I'm Ms. Tilson, the prince's chief of staff.
00:08:16It's my job to make sure that the prince's royal duties are met with utmost precision.
00:08:22Gotcha.
00:08:23That's great.
00:08:24Uh, look, you guys seem really busy.
00:08:26Um, I just came down to let you know I'm going to gather my stuff, pack it up, and leave you to your royal business.
00:08:33And why would you do that?
00:08:36Well, I mean, you're all here now.
00:08:38I assume you don't want me in your way.
00:08:40Want and need are two separate things.
00:08:44You are the caretaker, are you not?
00:08:48Yeah, sure.
00:08:49I mean, for like 24 hours now.
00:08:50Well, due to short notice, only Fritz and myself are here to see to the prince's needs.
00:08:55Your services are still required for the week that we are here.
00:08:59Um, my job was to knock icicles loose and keep the pipes from freezing up.
00:09:03And you shall, while doing other tasks as well.
00:09:06Well, it usually takes at least a dozen staff to meet the basic needs of the prince.
00:09:12Look, I think there's been a misunderstanding.
00:09:14No, I think it is you who fails to understand.
00:09:17May I remind you of the contract that you signed?
00:09:20If you have any issues, may I suggest you take it up with the management company?
00:09:24Um, no, no, no, no.
00:09:26See, I came here for peace and quiet.
00:09:29Okay, I'm a writer and...
00:09:30And that will be all.
00:09:32Staff, back to work.
00:09:38And I was standing there in my pink bathrobe and bunny slippers.
00:09:42It was humiliating.
00:09:43They swooped in unexpectedly.
00:09:45I had no idea.
00:09:46My boss said they haven't visited in years.
00:09:49Becca, it's not your fault.
00:09:50But they can't be right about that contract I signed.
00:09:54I'm so sorry, but I just read the fine print.
00:09:57The caretaker shall assist with all reasonable requests made by the property owner or their representative.
00:10:03Huh.
00:10:04As a writer, you'd think I'd pay more attention to the words.
00:10:07Guess I should have read the whole contract.
00:10:09Em, this is all my fault.
00:10:11Just come home.
00:10:12I'll deal with this as best I can.
00:10:15You're up there to write, not to get wrapped up in my drama.
00:10:18Drama?
00:10:18Oh, wait a minute.
00:10:21Becca, if I quit and break my contract, then you're in bad with your new boss.
00:10:24It'll be fine.
00:10:25I'll figure something out.
00:10:26No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:10:27Becca, I...
00:10:29You know what?
00:10:29I got this.
00:10:30I will write in the evenings and in other spare time.
00:10:33But, uh, the deadline for your book.
00:10:35Emily, are you sure about this?
00:10:36Positive.
00:10:38Besides, as a writer, I need to open myself up to new experiences and interesting characters.
00:10:43You never know.
00:10:44Maybe this will give me some new material for my book.
00:10:46Okay, if you're sure.
00:10:54In fact, you think I already have some.
00:11:00Miss Miller, please.
00:11:02Yes, Miss Tilson, I'm clearing out my things, like you asked.
00:11:05And all the other rooms you tried writing in, please.
00:11:09What is all this for?
00:11:11The Prince has wall-to-wall interviews and video calls scheduled.
00:11:15Oh, what's this?
00:11:19Oh, my idea book.
00:11:20Can't forget that.
00:11:22Oh, Tilson.
00:11:24Leave your thoughts on the last line of my speech.
00:11:27Now, new ending sounds like this.
00:11:29So, ladies and gentlemen and gathered dignitaries, this treaty would benefit both of our nations.
00:11:33With 20% more high-tech trade and 18% expanded agricultural exports.
00:11:40How does that sound?
00:11:43A little stuffy, actually.
00:11:44I beg your pardon.
00:11:47Oh, sorry, Your Highness.
00:11:49I just meant it sounded a little formal.
00:11:52Yes, of course it sounds formal.
00:11:54This address was crafted by several members of the Concordian Foreign Service
00:11:57to thaw trade with one of our formerly quarrelsome neighbors of the nation of Ancadia.
00:12:01Do you have a better suggestion, or...?
00:12:05Then it's a happy occasion, right?
00:12:09Sure.
00:12:10Yeah, how about something like, um...
00:12:12So, former rivals and now future friends, this happy day is long overdue.
00:12:18A chance to turn swords into silicon chips and arguments into apples.
00:12:22Something like that.
00:12:23And then to benefit both our great nations moving forward.
00:12:28Hmm.
00:12:29I like the ring of that.
00:12:30Yeah?
00:12:33That might work.
00:12:36You're welcome.
00:12:38Oh, sorry. Where are my manners?
00:12:42Oh, that's my pen.
00:12:45Miss Miller, a word.
00:12:49Yes.
00:12:53Wow.
00:12:54All this stuff.
00:12:55You guys planning an invasion?
00:12:57The prince insists on a regimented daily schedule.
00:13:00So as not to waste even a minute of his time.
00:13:03Man, if I were that organized, I'd crank out a book a week.
00:13:06Yes, about that.
00:13:07While you may be a writer, you are also a member of the royal household this week.
00:13:13Of course, Miss Tilson.
00:13:14But I do plan on writing in my spare time.
00:13:15Well, how you spend your free time is none of my concern.
00:13:18But as a member of the staff, I need to make you aware of what is expected.
00:13:22Right.
00:13:23Firstly, you do not offer your opinion willy-nilly to the prince.
00:13:28He is very busy.
00:13:29But don't you think it helped?
00:13:31It's irrelevant.
00:13:32You speak when spoken to, and that is all.
00:13:35Got it.
00:13:36Okay.
00:13:36What else?
00:13:37As to your duties, you will start your day by procuring the prince's morning newspaper.
00:13:43Can he just read the news online?
00:13:45The prince enjoys an actual newspaper with his breakfast, which commences at 7.05 every morning.
00:13:50Okay.
00:13:51Newspaper.
00:13:52Check.
00:13:52The prince reads the London conquered to stay up on world affairs.
00:13:56Uh, the closest this town has to a newsstand is some magazines at the gas station at Minimart.
00:14:01You'll figure it out.
00:14:03Now, moving on.
00:14:04The prince prefers his eggs soft-boiled.
00:14:06Oh, okay.
00:14:07Miss Tilson, I have to stop you right there.
00:14:08I am not much of a cook.
00:14:10The prince's personal chef learned his wife was in labor as we left for the airport,
00:14:14so as the chef is not available, you will step in.
00:14:18Now, there should always be a crackling fire going and tea at the ready.
00:14:22Tea should be served between 76 and 85 degrees Celsius,
00:14:25unless the prince requests oolong, which should be served between 82 and 87 degrees.
00:14:31Any questions?
00:14:32Just one.
00:14:33Can you take that again from the top?
00:14:42Prince, we're frozen again.
00:14:43Ah, we're back, sir.
00:14:44Right.
00:14:46Okay.
00:14:46So, yes, as I was saying, addressing the Manufacturers Association by webcam is more than sufficient,
00:14:52I assure you.
00:14:53It's just not how things are done, Henry.
00:14:56Shirking your royal duties, big brother.
00:14:58Quite the opposite.
00:14:59I am on the phone with both of you right now,
00:15:01and if I were back home, look, I wouldn't be able to attend to important matters here.
00:15:06Don't worry, Henry.
00:15:07I'll cover for you while you're gone.
00:15:08Anyway, I played the queen before, when I was six, and wore mother's tiara.
00:15:13Yes, you do wear so many hats.
00:15:17Thank you, Edwina.
00:15:18You're a lifesaver.
00:15:19You know, your uncle's old home is hardly a matter that requires your attention a week
00:15:25before your coronation.
00:15:26This place means a great deal to me.
00:15:28Anyways, you know the law, Father.
00:15:30A king cannot own or inherit land outside of the kingdom, so this place must be sold next
00:15:35week before I take the crown.
00:15:37Now, please, let's not quibble about this anymore.
00:15:40At least we agree on that.
00:15:42Knock, knock.
00:15:43Come in.
00:15:447.05 a.m.
00:15:47What is that?
00:15:49It's my breakfast, I think.
00:15:51Sorry, Your Highness, the toaster is tricky, and I had a little trouble making soft boiled
00:15:55eggs, so I scrambled them.
00:15:57But how did they get so gray?
00:15:59You know, honestly, I'm not sure, but the tea is the right color.
00:16:03Thank goodness.
00:16:04Henry, who might this be?
00:16:07Yes, um, Emily, this is my father.
00:16:10Uh, the father, this is Emily, she's the caretaker of the chalet.
00:16:13Emily, this is my father, King William.
00:16:15Nice to meet you, Your Majesty.
00:16:17I had courtesy, but I might spill the tray.
00:16:19Not to worry, your hands are full, especially with my stubborn son.
00:16:26Is that my morning newspaper?
00:16:28Yes, the London Concord.
00:16:30I had to print it in sections and tape it together.
00:16:35Will there be anything else?
00:16:36No, I think you've done quite enough.
00:16:41Okie dokie.
00:16:42Right?
00:16:43Nice to meet you, Your Majesty.
00:16:46That was my pen.
00:16:49Now, Father, as far as the meeting of the Lords on Friday, I was thinking that would be a
00:16:53good time to discuss the treaty.
00:16:54How about that?
00:16:55I spoke with the ambassador last night, and I have some very crucial information.
00:17:00Yes, about that what, Fritz, we lost him again.
00:17:07Got it.
00:17:08Someone seems to have knocked the power cord loose, sir.
00:17:10Who the devil did that?
00:17:13Oops.
00:17:15Oops.
00:17:17We were just discussing important matters of the state.
00:17:19Give me two minutes, you'll be back online with him, sir.
00:17:21Sorry, Your Highness.
00:17:24It's all right.
00:17:26I just...
00:17:27I just don't get why you'd fly all the way here just to have all these meetings back home.
00:17:33What if I told you I'm on holiday?
00:17:35If this is you on holiday, I'd hate to see you working.
00:17:38If you must know, I'm here to sell the chalet.
00:17:42The sooner the better.
00:17:45But don't you understand deadlines?
00:17:46Well, that's one thing I do understand.
00:17:50Excuse me, Your Highness.
00:17:54Oh, there we are, sir.
00:17:56Have you back online, aren't you?
00:17:57What in the world?
00:18:23What in the world?
00:18:27Excuse me.
00:18:42Excuse me.
00:18:43Hello?
00:18:44Break.
00:18:45Good one, sir.
00:18:48Yes, what is it?
00:18:50Sorry to bother you.
00:18:52Now that you have?
00:18:53Well, you guys are doing amazing.
00:18:56By the way, I'm just wondering if there's a way this can work for all of us.
00:19:00Like, how much longer will it be, or can you do it more quietly?
00:19:06I have precisely, uh...
00:19:08Thirteen minutes.
00:19:09Thirteen minutes for my workout, and you want us to fence more quietly?
00:19:13Thirteen minutes, that's great.
00:19:14No, never mind, then.
00:19:15I just...
00:19:15I'm trying to get some writing done, and it sounds like pirates have taken over the house.
00:19:19Ha ha ha, pirates.
00:19:20I'll have you know that fencing is one of the oldest and most difficult sports in the entire world.
00:19:26It's difficult as trying to write while pirates are playing outside your door?
00:19:30Fencing is like chess in motion.
00:19:33It is...
00:19:33It is sparring with steel.
00:19:36And writing is sparring with words.
00:19:39I think I just got the last word in.
00:19:41Double time, even louder.
00:19:55Evening, miss.
00:19:56Hey, Fritz.
00:19:57How was your day?
00:19:59Oh, fine.
00:20:00His Highness is very busy.
00:20:01Diplomatic calls, heads of state, tutoring sessions on royal affairs.
00:20:05Is there something you need?
00:20:07You look a bit out of sorts.
00:20:09Oh, yeah, I'm just looking for something.
00:20:11My idea book.
00:20:15Oh, oh, oh, no, I'm so sorry.
00:20:17Oh, Henry was cold.
00:20:18I thought it was scrap.
00:20:20Oh, really, I'm sorry.
00:20:21What is all the ruckus?
00:20:23My notebook's in the fire.
00:20:25Fritz, be a good fella.
00:20:27Go get some clean rags.
00:20:28Yes, sir.
00:20:37Sorry about that.
00:20:39What was this, anyway?
00:20:40It's where I jot down my ideas, and it's ruined.
00:20:43Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry.
00:20:46Well, uh, um, surely you can come up with some new ideas?
00:20:54Ideas aren't like crumpets.
00:20:55You can't just send out for more.
00:20:57Oh, this is funny to you, huh?
00:21:04No, I, I'm so sorry.
00:21:08A thousand pounds.
00:21:11Um, you know what?
00:21:13You look, uh, you look lovely tonight, Your Highness.
00:21:18Good night.
00:21:18She certainly speaks her mind.
00:21:25Yes, she does.
00:21:26Should Miss Tilson speak to her, sir?
00:21:29Actually, no.
00:21:33You have a, what?
00:21:36Never mind.
00:21:37Hey, Fritz.
00:21:47There you are.
00:21:48Wasn't sure.
00:21:49Here and getting nowhere with my writing.
00:21:53Well, I hate to distract, but Miss Tilson has asked to see you.
00:21:57Summoned, am I?
00:21:59I'll be right there.
00:22:09Miss Tilson, you rang?
00:22:11Yes.
00:22:12The prince went into town on some errands, but it's Tuesday.
00:22:16And on Tuesdays, the prince enjoys fresh croissant and jam with his afternoon tea.
00:22:22But where would I possibly find fresh croissants?
00:22:24Well, surely you can get them in town.
00:22:26But it is a very small town.
00:22:27You are the caretaker, so please, take care of it.
00:22:34Croissants?
00:22:35Sorry.
00:22:36We don't get much coffee that I'm around here.
00:22:39But I do make pretzels, too, if you like treats with a twist.
00:22:42No, thank you.
00:22:43I'm in a bit of a croissant emergency.
00:22:45It's a long story.
00:22:46You look familiar.
00:22:48Have we met before?
00:22:50I don't think so.
00:22:51I just got here this week.
00:22:52In town to do some skiing?
00:22:54I wish.
00:22:54I'm the temporary caretaker up at that big chalet on Skyview and trying to get some writing done.
00:23:02I'm an author.
00:23:03You don't say.
00:23:05Anything I may have heard of?
00:23:06Just one novel so far.
00:23:08Romance in the Rockies.
00:23:10Stay right there.
00:23:13What?
00:23:13I love Romance in the Rockies.
00:23:18It's the best book I've read this year.
00:23:20Amazing.
00:23:21I'm so glad you like it.
00:23:23How about that?
00:23:24Emily Miller right here in my donut shop.
00:23:28So when's your next book coming out?
00:23:30As soon as I can get past my writer's block, I'm afraid.
00:23:32How do you come up with the stories you write anyway?
00:23:36It's a good question.
00:23:39Sometimes inspiration comes easily and sometimes it doesn't.
00:23:44Every now and then, a spark just kind of pops up out of nowhere.
00:23:50Speaking of which, are you making fresh donuts anytime soon?
00:23:55I was just about to make a batch when you came in here.
00:23:58Think you could twist a few into a croissant shape?
00:24:00Oh, I see where you're going with this.
00:24:03Well, because I liked your book so much, I'll give it a try.
00:24:07Yes.
00:24:08Fabulous.
00:24:09Give me Fabulous.
00:24:15Ah, Wilson.
00:24:17Thank you for meeting you.
00:24:18Dreadfully sorry to keep you waiting.
00:24:21As I was saying over the phone, I need work to start right away.
00:24:25Extremely fast, in fact.
00:24:27The house is starting to be shown on Friday, which means the work must be done by then with
00:24:32the chalet.
00:24:33Okay, well, you sign the check and I'll get at it.
00:24:36So, uh, here's the estimate for the materials.
00:24:39As you can see, we've got drywall, paint, etc.
00:24:43Ah.
00:24:44Well, this, it seems a bit high.
00:24:48Especially here, this five-figure start work fee.
00:24:52Well, you wanted a rush job and I got more work than I can handle.
00:24:55Plus, I got to charge you a little bit extra to put you to the front of the line and materials
00:24:59are expensive.
00:25:01If you look at...
00:25:02Oh.
00:25:06What are you doing here?
00:25:07I was just picking up some things.
00:25:10Oh, um, Mr. Wilson, this is Emily Miller.
00:25:13Emily's helping us out to the chalet.
00:25:15Oh, my gosh.
00:25:15Hi.
00:25:15Hi.
00:25:16I couldn't help but hear.
00:25:17That's great that you're so in demand, Mr. Wilson.
00:25:20Yeah, my, uh, my crew and I, we just put up a roof, uh, down the road.
00:25:24And we're working on a driveway this morning.
00:25:26So we're pretty busy.
00:25:28Really?
00:25:29That's, that's amazing.
00:25:31Because usually putting in a new roof causes some calluses.
00:25:34And your hands look great.
00:25:36That's a good job.
00:25:37Oh, uh, I wear really good gloves.
00:25:42Oh.
00:25:43Okay.
00:25:44The same brand as your boots.
00:25:47It's just, for most people, putting in a new driveway would cause their boots to get
00:25:52covered in tar and yours look really clean.
00:25:55It's really something.
00:25:58But anyway, you know, if you can't waive the big start fee, no hard feelings, we'll just
00:26:01go with the guy yesterday.
00:26:02The estimate was lower, right?
00:26:04Yeah.
00:26:04And, and you're so busy anyway, so it's nice to meet you.
00:26:07Well, I'm sure there's a little bit of wiggle room in there.
00:26:12Um, I can, you know, uh, uh, no, I'm waiving the fee.
00:26:17Oh.
00:26:18I'll waive the fee.
00:26:19Yeah.
00:26:20Okay.
00:26:20Good.
00:26:21Good.
00:26:22Good.
00:26:24But these look like retail prices for paint and lumber.
00:26:27Oh, but with your contractor's discount, we'll get like, what, 20% off?
00:26:34Sorry to meddle your highness.
00:26:37I, I, I just couldn't stand there and watch him take advantage of a naive, uh, a newcomer.
00:26:44But what makes you assume that I'm some naive newcomer?
00:26:47Well, for starters, if a contractor sees you've got money, he may try to take it.
00:26:53So, before you negotiate next time, you might want to park your fancy European sports wagon down the street.
00:26:59Ha ha.
00:27:00Yes.
00:27:01Uh, I see your point.
00:27:03And how come you know so much about all that, um, work business?
00:27:08Before I was an author, I was actually an accountant for a big construction firm in Denver.
00:27:12Ah, well, you were very impressive.
00:27:15Oh, before I forget.
00:27:19This is for you.
00:27:22To replace the one that went up in smoke.
00:27:25May not have any ideas in it yet, but given how quickly you think on your feet, I'm sure it'll be filled up in no time.
00:27:31Thank you so much.
00:27:34Oh, no.
00:27:35What?
00:27:36What is it?
00:27:36Um, it's, uh, Nigel Boland.
00:27:40It's a photo-taking gab.
00:27:41Live to the Concordian Gossip Pages.
00:27:43What's he doing here?
00:27:44Oh, of course.
00:27:45Uh, yeah.
00:27:46Um, maybe he's on vacation?
00:27:47Uh, well, it's a little far to go for skiing, but not sure of a photo.
00:27:51He's coming this way.
00:27:51Hurry.
00:27:52Okay.
00:27:52Um, how about some brunch?
00:27:54Um, sure.
00:27:55Fantastic, my treat.
00:27:55That's right.
00:27:59You know, you didn't have to do all this, Your Highness.
00:28:01Hmm.
00:28:02It's the least I can do.
00:28:03And you don't have to call me Your Highness.
00:28:05Oh.
00:28:05So, is it your lordship, then, Your Highness?
00:28:08Actually, just plain Henry will do.
00:28:11There's nothing plain about you, but I'll give it a try, Henry.
00:28:18That's better.
00:28:20So, why such lengths to avoid Nigel?
00:28:23He twists the simplest things into scandals.
00:28:26Like, by coming here, he'd spin it into some sort of frivolous trick.
00:28:30But why did you come here yourself to sell the chalet?
00:28:32I mean, a guy like you could just wave your royal scepter and say, get it done.
00:28:36Well, I think you're confusing a scepter with a magic wand.
00:28:40And anyway, it's... it's complicated.
00:28:43Well, I like a good story.
00:28:46Try me.
00:28:50My uncle Chauncey built this chalet years ago to escape the pressures of the palace back home.
00:28:57And if the Winter Palace must be sold, I need to ensure that it's sold with a right to buy it.
00:29:02The Winter Palace?
00:29:04This is my uncle's nickname for the chalet.
00:29:06Sounds like a place where kings and queens hold court.
00:29:09No, no, quite the contrary.
00:29:11Chauncey's door was open to all.
00:29:13No matter who you were, royal or local, as soon as you walked through that door, he made you feel like a king.
00:29:21For instance, if a local couple couldn't afford to get married, Chauncey would grant them the use of his little chapel.
00:29:28So, what became of Uncle Chauncey?
00:29:30He passed away.
00:29:32Ah, five years ago.
00:29:34That was the last time I was here.
00:29:36I'm sorry.
00:29:36He was in line for the crown, but he stepped aside.
00:29:42My father became king, and now with my father retiring, I'm to be made king.
00:29:47So all I can do is ensure that this place is sold to the right, Byron.
00:29:54Someone who appreciates it as much as I do.
00:29:57And all by the end of the week.
00:29:59And I suppose I needed to say it one last time.
00:30:10You are not at all what I expected a prince to be like.
00:30:14Oh, yes?
00:30:15And what did you expect a prince to be like?
00:30:18I guess I thought you would just be doing more prince stuff.
00:30:22You know?
00:30:23Shouldn't you be out, you know, playing polo and dancing at masquerade balls instead of working 24-7?
00:30:31As prince, I head of the foreign ministry.
00:30:34I negotiate treaties.
00:30:36I propose budgets.
00:30:38And as king, I'll do even more.
00:30:40I can see why you're so obsessed with schedules.
00:30:43You know.
00:30:47I think we may be able to help each other.
00:30:49I need to get this place ready to be sold by the end of the week.
00:30:53And I am disastrously short-starved.
00:30:56And you've clearly proven yourself resourceful.
00:30:59But I really should be writing whenever I can.
00:31:02Well, then let me propose a treaty to you.
00:31:04If you help me in the mornings, you can have the entire afternoon free to write.
00:31:10Okay.
00:31:11But on one condition.
00:31:14No more making fun of my bunny slippers.
00:31:18Hmm.
00:31:19Deal?
00:31:20Deal.
00:31:24All right.
00:31:25Mr. Wilson and his crew will be here soon to start work in the living room.
00:31:29But in the meantime, I'd like everything in this room to be catalogued to either be thrown away or donated.
00:31:36There's a lot to go through.
00:31:38Yes, there is.
00:31:39And I'm going to start showing the house on Friday.
00:31:43So I want this room empty by then.
00:31:46But look at these treasures.
00:31:48Some of this has to be personal to you.
00:31:51There's no time for sentimentality, I'm afraid.
00:31:53Stiff upper lip, huh?
00:31:56Something like that.
00:31:57Are you sure you want to part with all this stuff?
00:31:59I mean, look at these carvings.
00:32:02These are amazing.
00:32:04Who did these?
00:32:04Oh, the name of the artist escapes me.
00:32:09You don't honestly like them, do you?
00:32:11I do.
00:32:12I do.
00:32:12They're beautiful.
00:32:14I've always loved sculptures.
00:32:15What is that quote from Michelangelo?
00:32:17Something about how the sculpture is already inside the block of stone and it's just waiting to be let out.
00:32:22Be that as it may, they can go.
00:32:24Okay.
00:32:25These can go.
00:32:28Oh, these chairs, they can go.
00:32:31Oh, my goodness.
00:32:33Look at this telescope.
00:32:35Oh.
00:32:36Well, I forgot about that.
00:32:38Yeah.
00:32:38Chauncey and I used to, uh, but give it to charity and the sooner the better.
00:32:53Hockey.
00:32:54Okay, I, I love hockey.
00:32:57I used to play with my dad.
00:32:58I'm pretty good.
00:33:00Yeah, Chauncey and I used to play in the backyard using the whole of it as a rink.
00:33:04Even in the summer when we'd use pine cones for parks.
00:33:08Ah, but everything can go, please.
00:33:15You know, if you're going to be giving away all this stuff to charity, shouldn't we first make sure it's in good working condition?
00:33:21It's hardly a good use of our time.
00:33:23Could reflect poorly on Concordia.
00:33:26A matter of national pride, after all.
00:33:36Yeah, it should do nicely.
00:33:38You're not sure this is a good idea?
00:33:40Don't tell me you're afraid of a little competition.
00:33:42What?
00:33:42Oh, please, don't make me laugh.
00:33:45No, no, it's just that, um, I, I have a call with, uh, the lords at noon, so...
00:33:51Does Concordia have a national bird?
00:33:54No.
00:33:54Why?
00:33:55It sounds like someone is chickening out.
00:33:58Ah, all right.
00:34:00Mm-hmm.
00:34:04Your, your highness, what are you doing?
00:34:07I am, uh, defending Concordia national honour, so I'm told.
00:34:12But this, your schedule is full, sir, and there's so much work to be done to prepare the chalet for sale.
00:34:19Do something.
00:34:20Like what?
00:34:21I don't know anything.
00:34:22Sir, shall I hold your hat?
00:34:24Uh, no, thank you.
00:34:28Are you all right?
00:34:32Yeah.
00:34:32Help.
00:34:33Yes, of course.
00:34:34Oh!
00:34:35Oh, Taya!
00:34:37How are you not shivering right now?
00:34:43Well, I have a stiff upper lip, remember?
00:34:47Right yesterday.
00:34:48Because right now it's frozen solid.
00:34:52Come on.
00:34:56Sir, if you are quite done, there's quite a lot of work to get done today, isn't that right, Miss Miller?
00:35:03Yes, right.
00:35:04Of course.
00:35:05Right.
00:35:14Just a different sort of exercise today, Miss Tilson. Surely you approve.
00:35:18I'm not sure that I do.
00:35:20But, uh, Miss Miller is a breath of fresh air, wouldn't you say?
00:35:25We shall see.
00:35:26Clean this up, would you?
00:35:28Yes, ma'am.
00:35:35Ah, Emily.
00:35:37Yes.
00:35:38Hi.
00:35:40I trust you've recovered from today's match.
00:35:43I can just feel my fingers again, yes.
00:35:46What are you doing up?
00:35:47Ah, going over a draft of a treaty.
00:35:50When my father steps down next week, I have to be ready.
00:35:53I thought someone only becomes king when an older king passes away.
00:35:57Concordians are practical people.
00:35:58Well, uh, a charter states that a king must retire before their 70th year to always ensure a ruler at the peak of their abilities.
00:36:08Hmm.
00:36:08And I've been preparing for years.
00:36:12And that date has finally come.
00:36:14You never stop, do you?
00:36:16No, I can't.
00:36:17My whole life has been planned down to the letter.
00:36:21And down to a suitable princess as well, I understand.
00:36:26Certain Beatrix from the kingdom next door.
00:36:28She's very beautiful.
00:36:30I see you've been reading online.
00:36:34Yes.
00:36:34Well, uh, Beatrix is no longer in the picture.
00:36:37Oh?
00:36:40What happened?
00:36:42It's complicated.
00:36:43We're perfect.
00:36:45On paper, just not in real life.
00:36:49That makes sense?
00:36:50Believe me, it does.
00:36:53Yeah, I was dating a guy in my writing program.
00:36:56We had everything in common.
00:36:59But after my first book sold, Michael didn't handle it well.
00:37:04He was jealous, and he broke up with me last year.
00:37:09Michael doesn't sound like a gentleman.
00:37:13Sorry.
00:37:14I think I'm better with fiction than real life.
00:37:17What's that?
00:37:18Oh, this is my first chapter.
00:37:20Mm-hmm.
00:37:21Well, most of it.
00:37:22I'm stuck on a section.
00:37:23It helps me to print it and read it on paper.
00:37:25I imagine that's rather difficult, making the transition from accountant to writer.
00:37:30Yes, I gave up a very steady paycheck for something much less certain.
00:37:36Oh.
00:37:36But I do love it.
00:37:39Still, it must take a lot of courage.
00:37:42Right.
00:37:43You know, if you'd ever like a second opinion on those pages of yours, I'd be happy to read them.
00:37:48Really, I'm fine.
00:37:48I already have a dozen competing opinions in my own head.
00:37:52Well, surely another pair of eyes would help.
00:37:54That's so sweet, but you don't want to read my book.
00:37:59I so rarely get to read for fun, and I would gladly read your pages.
00:38:03If you want.
00:38:06Okay.
00:38:08Okay, fine.
00:38:10Take it quick before I change my mind.
00:38:19Good morning.
00:38:21Ah, good morning.
00:38:22What a surprise.
00:38:24You made your own tea.
00:38:26Impressive.
00:38:28Oh, yes.
00:38:30Speaking of surprises, I read your chapter.
00:38:36And?
00:38:38And, uh, I loved it.
00:38:43Really?
00:38:43Yes, really.
00:38:45But there was a problem.
00:38:46What?
00:38:47It ended halfway through.
00:38:48Well, like I told you, I'm, I'm stuck.
00:38:53Oh, really?
00:38:56I have an idea.
00:38:57Just indulge me.
00:39:00Does anyone ever do otherwise?
00:39:02Oh, no.
00:39:03So, my Uncle Chauncey and I used to have this game to invent stories.
00:39:10We'd take a snowball and we'd pack it in our bare hands and we'd pass it back and forth until we thought of the next phrase.
00:39:17But you have to do it without your gloves.
00:39:20But that would, that would be freezing.
00:39:22Exactly.
00:39:27Ready?
00:39:28Sure.
00:39:28All right.
00:39:29Once upon a time.
00:39:31Now you think of the next phrase and pass it back to me.
00:39:34There was a prince.
00:39:35Uh, a wise prince.
00:39:36Who liked giving orders.
00:39:40Uh, until he met a most disagreeable visitor.
00:39:45Who made him apologize for his atrocious manners.
00:39:47Uh, until she realized that he was deeply insightful in the problem infactly with her.
00:39:54Oh, you.
00:39:55Hey!
00:39:58That's not part of the game.
00:40:01Wait.
00:40:02I just got a great idea for my chapter.
00:40:06Uh, I just have to flesh it out.
00:40:08You see, I told you this game would knock something loose.
00:40:11All right, so go.
00:40:13Right.
00:40:13Be gone with you.
00:40:14Aren't there painters coming soon?
00:40:15Oh, don't worry about the painters.
00:40:17Really?
00:40:17Yes.
00:41:20What are you doing out here?
00:41:30What are you doing out here?
00:41:32Oh, I'm just, uh, finishing up a sculpture I started years ago, and, uh, I suppose I lost
00:41:40track of time.
00:41:41What is this?
00:41:42Explain, please.
00:41:44Well, um, I thought when this place has new buyers that perhaps the owners would like
00:41:51this little fellow living on their deck.
00:41:52No, no, no, I meant explain how you made this.
00:41:55It's, it's beautiful.
00:41:56Oh, it's nothing, really.
00:41:59Nothing?
00:42:00Oh, this is something, all right.
00:42:03Wait a minute.
00:42:04Those were your carvings in the storage room, weren't they?
00:42:11It's just a hobby from a lifetime ago.
00:42:14Well, you know, when I would visit my uncle and dream of being a sculptor and living an artist's life.
00:42:22Well, why can't you?
00:42:27Kings don't have much time for working, I'm afraid, for one.
00:42:30And, uh, after my coronation next week, it's time to put away childish things.
00:42:40But you have a sister.
00:42:42Couldn't she take the throne instead?
00:42:45Dwyna's my younger sister, and even though she's always been a diplomat of sorts, uh,
00:42:51Look, my country is expecting me to rule, and I can't let them down.
00:43:00So you would sacrifice your happiness and become king?
00:43:05It's my royal destiny.
00:43:08And what's my happiness compared to the happiness of a half a million people?
00:43:13I may have misjudged you a bit.
00:43:16Look, if this is your last chance to enjoy the Winter Palace,
00:43:23maybe you should try to have some fun.
00:43:26The same goes for your staff.
00:43:28How do you mean?
00:43:29You guys all work so hard, and if this is your last time here,
00:43:33why not try to enjoy it?
00:43:39Isn't that what your uncle would have wanted?
00:43:44Yet.
00:43:46Yes, he would.
00:43:50You know, you're a bit of a, um...
00:43:53Nuisance?
00:43:53No, I was going to say inspiration.
00:43:57And I will give your words some thought.
00:44:03Till tomorrow, then.
00:44:04Mm.
00:44:05What is this?
00:44:32Better take a look, Miss Tilson.
00:44:3510.45, spin class, and a spa day?
00:44:40What is this?
00:44:40I have one just like it waiting for me.
00:44:42Though mine said skiing instead of spa day,
00:44:45and a class in origami, whatever that is.
00:44:48Is this someone's idea of a joke?
00:44:50Quite the contrary.
00:44:52Miss Tilson, you've made schedules every day for me since I was five.
00:44:56Well, yes, that is my job, to keep you on task, and you have meetings today.
00:45:00Oh, I canceled.
00:45:02No, you haven't.
00:45:03I have the rest of my life for meetings.
00:45:05This week, I am on vacation.
00:45:09And some things we'll just have to wait.
00:45:11What I think he's trying to say is that both of you deserve a little fun.
00:45:15So, Fritz, lift ticket and origami class.
00:45:19And Miss Tilson, the spin class starts soon.
00:45:20Don't be late.
00:45:21And the spa is expecting you after that.
00:45:23But the diplomatic pouch just arrived, and the workers need to be supervised.
00:45:29Miss Tilson, are you disobeying a royal order?
00:45:32No, of course not.
00:45:33Good.
00:45:34And Miss Tilson, Fritz, enjoy your day off.
00:45:41That went well.
00:45:44Remains to be seen.
00:45:46And what about you?
00:45:48What will the prince do for fun?
00:45:50I figured I'd help out Wilson here.
00:45:54That is, if you'll have me, good man.
00:45:57Lucky me.
00:45:59Yes, indeed.
00:46:00If you really want to help me, there's a few supplies you can get in town.
00:46:03Oh, fantastic.
00:46:06Emily, since you're not writing until later, perhaps you'd care to accompany me.
00:46:11I would love to.
00:46:20How's your book coming?
00:46:21It's going great.
00:46:22Well, clearly your writer's block came from you working too hard, and you just needed to have some more fun.
00:46:28Wait a minute.
00:46:29Suddenly you're the expert in fun?
00:46:31Mr. Works all the time?
00:46:33Listen, I am the most fun.
00:46:36For instance, I can do this.
00:46:40But maybe you shouldn't.
00:46:41Why not?
00:46:42Are you fun-shaming me?
00:46:43Are you shaming my fun?
00:46:46How dare you?
00:46:49You should let your fun side out more often.
00:46:50Oh, yeah?
00:46:51Why should I do that?
00:46:52Just get shamed more.
00:46:53Well, you'd probably have more friends.
00:46:54I have plenty of friends.
00:46:55The problem is they all want something from me.
00:46:58Fame, favor, funding.
00:47:00The three Fs.
00:47:03You're very different.
00:47:05I am?
00:47:06Yeah.
00:47:07You don't seem to want anything from me at all.
00:47:12Well, that's...
00:47:13It's not actually true.
00:47:15Oh, yeah?
00:47:17I want the rest of that pretzel.
00:47:18Oh, no, you can't have it.
00:47:19I...
00:47:20Oh.
00:47:21Is it that reporter guy?
00:47:22Yes.
00:47:23Yes, yes.
00:47:25It's Nigel.
00:47:26Probably up to no good.
00:47:28Just see the headline now.
00:47:30Pretzel prints pronces in streets.
00:47:32Pretty peasant.
00:47:33Excuse me?
00:47:34Sorry.
00:47:35We should, uh...
00:47:35Yeah.
00:47:36Let's just hurry up.
00:47:37We can get out of here.
00:47:37It's icy.
00:47:39Take my hand.
00:47:48Why did she follow us?
00:47:50You all right?
00:47:51Miss Tilson.
00:48:07I could be wrong, sire, but I think we have a problem.
00:48:11Clearly.
00:48:12The prince has been missing meetings and not returning calls.
00:48:16This has gone on long enough, Miss Tilson.
00:48:18Yes, but what can we do?
00:48:20Well, the sooner that chalet sells, the sooner Henry comes home.
00:48:25That's all there is to it.
00:48:26Yes, sire.
00:48:28Leave it to me.
00:48:29So you replace the screen, and then you put the spline in the slot, and...
00:48:41It's done.
00:48:41It's done.
00:48:43Voila.
00:48:44Most ingenious.
00:48:46So now you're doing home repairs?
00:48:48Well, at the palace, they won't let me touch a thing.
00:48:51So now the next time something breaks, I won't have to call the repairman.
00:48:54No offense.
00:48:58Miss Tilson, how was your spa day?
00:49:02Perplexing.
00:49:02I had some sort of treatment involving guacamole.
00:49:07Or was it guava?
00:49:09Well, whatever it was, you look wonderful.
00:49:14Who could that be?
00:49:16Oh, dear.
00:49:17I had a message from the real estate agent while I was at the spa.
00:49:20They've sent a potential buyer.
00:49:22Apparently, he's very interested.
00:49:24But it's two days early.
00:49:25We're not ready.
00:49:26Well, I may have indicated to the agent our intense timeline, sir.
00:49:30But don't worry, I will take care of it.
00:49:33As you're due to speak to the Prime Minister in ten minutes.
00:49:36Reschedule that, please.
00:49:37I need to get a sense of who might be buying this place.
00:49:43I'll handle it myself.
00:49:51So, as you can see, there's quite a bit more work to do.
00:49:54We weren't quite expecting you so soon.
00:49:56Oh, I don't mind a little paint, sawdust.
00:49:59It's a great place you got here.
00:50:01My uncle helped build it himself.
00:50:03It was a bit of a passion project.
00:50:04In fact, he had these windows installed at night for stargazing.
00:50:09And during the day, as you can see, the light in here is amazing.
00:50:12It's perfect for reading or just taking in this beautiful view.
00:50:17Nice.
00:50:18Of course, I'd have to make some changes.
00:50:21Changes?
00:50:21Sure.
00:50:22Knock out some walls, put it in a bar.
00:50:25And this room would be perfect for a home theater.
00:50:29Just have to block out those windows.
00:50:31But then you'd miss this gorgeous view.
00:50:34It's a shame.
00:50:36But you can't make an omelet if you don't break a couple eggs.
00:50:38Um, well, uh, before we proceed too much further, you should be aware of the risks.
00:50:47Risks?
00:50:47Yeah, you know, the hazards.
00:50:49What hazards?
00:50:50Uh, well, there's the bears, for one.
00:50:54Bears?
00:50:55Oh, they love it here.
00:50:56Why would bears love it here more than anyplace else?
00:50:59Oh.
00:51:01It could be because of all the beehives in the eaves.
00:51:04Mm, yes.
00:51:05And full disclosure, I'm not sure my uncle got all the permits he needed to build this place.
00:51:11I'm sure that could be fixed.
00:51:12And, of course, there is the fireplace in the main living room.
00:51:15Sometimes the chimney just blows the smoke right back in there.
00:51:19It's London in the 50s in there.
00:51:22Oh, and then, of course, there is the roof.
00:51:25It leaks bad.
00:51:26Are you trying to talk me into this place or out of it?
00:51:30I'm not sure.
00:51:31Look, I'm terribly sorry.
00:51:33I just don't think this place is for you.
00:51:39I understand.
00:51:41I appreciate your time.
00:51:42If you change your mind, you let me know.
00:51:44Of course.
00:51:45Have a good day.
00:51:47You as well.
00:51:47That's the door.
00:51:49Thank you for all those fascinating stories.
00:51:51You forgot to mention the potential for a meteor impact.
00:51:59Well, I'll remember that for when he comes back.
00:52:02Thank you for the assist.
00:52:03Ah, just simply not the right buyer.
00:52:06But to sell this place soon, isn't any buyer the right one?
00:52:09I just need to find someone who loves this place as much as I do.
00:52:14I mean, I get it.
00:52:16Nobody wants to see their memories bulldozed.
00:52:18And your uncle did help build this place.
00:52:22Yeah.
00:52:23Speaking of, there is something that I have been dying to do.
00:52:31Your Highness, you've been at this for a while.
00:52:34I really don't think this is a good idea.
00:52:37Look, if my uncle Chauncey could help build this entire chalet with his own two hands,
00:52:41then surely I can change a light switch or two.
00:52:44But Henry, we don't want you to get shocked.
00:52:46Miss Tilson does have a point.
00:52:47Be careful, sir.
00:52:48All right, look.
00:52:50I watched Wilson do one of these earlier.
00:52:52It is perfectly fine.
00:52:53All right?
00:52:54So you know what you're doing.
00:52:55Obviously.
00:52:57And almost done.
00:53:00And...
00:53:00Ah!
00:53:03Whoops.
00:53:05Hey, who's up for a Ken delight dinner tonight?
00:53:08Hmm.
00:53:12So, long story short, I...
00:53:14must have crossed the wires.
00:53:16Well, I think it all worked out perfectly.
00:53:19This is lovely.
00:53:21I agree.
00:53:22It's a bit romantic, isn't it?
00:53:25Speaking of romantic, better clear these dishes.
00:53:28I have a date later.
00:53:29You know what?
00:53:30With whom?
00:53:31The ski instructor gave me my lessons this morning.
00:53:34By the way, sir, I set up the telescope like you asked.
00:53:37The telescope from storage?
00:53:39Oh, yes, I...
00:53:42The Mountaineer is perfect for stargazing, and it's a clear night, so...
00:53:47Would you care to join me?
00:53:49Yeah.
00:53:51Yeah, yeah, I mean, you know, maybe you'll get more inspiration.
00:53:55But, sire, it's chilly out and late, and none of us want to catch a cold before the coronation.
00:54:01So you can stay warm by the fire with a book.
00:54:06That's a royal order.
00:54:11Henry certainly seems to have lost his focus.
00:54:23Perhaps.
00:54:25But he hasn't smiled this much in ages.
00:54:31Liz Hilson means well, but she and my father inspire to protect me from all this.
00:54:40It's amazing.
00:54:41It's like you could see forever.
00:54:43Indeed.
00:54:44Oh, yes.
00:54:47Wow.
00:54:50You see that star there?
00:54:52Right in the heart of Leo?
00:54:53Yes.
00:54:55So that is Regulus.
00:54:59Uncle Chauncey used to say that that was my star, because Regulus in Latin means little prince.
00:55:07In Latin, wouldn't Regulus mean little king?
00:55:10Well, yes, if you want to get technical about things, I suppose it would mean little king.
00:55:15Oh, but the book, The Little Prince, the Latin translation was called Regulus.
00:55:18Regulus.
00:55:19Regulus.
00:55:22I think I would have liked your uncle.
00:55:25You would have.
00:55:28His house here was just magic.
00:55:32People would come here in the middle of what sort of mood they were in.
00:55:36They would leave happy.
00:55:37Maybe it's working as magic on me.
00:55:41My book seems to be writing itself.
00:55:44Does that mean you'll make your deadline?
00:55:45Yes, yes.
00:55:46I think so.
00:55:47If I keep up this pace, I just haven't quite figured out the end.
00:55:50What about Journey's End in Lover's Meeting?
00:55:57Your Highness.
00:56:00Quoting Shakespeare?
00:56:01Oh, it's my favorite.
00:56:03It's as true now as it was 400 years ago.
00:56:09And that's what people want, for the couple to end up together.
00:56:12Sometimes that's easier said than done.
00:56:22So, three days.
00:56:24You're leaving in three days, huh?
00:56:26It would seem so.
00:56:28This coronation business can't be stopped.
00:56:32Your royal destiny?
00:56:34But your future isn't set in stone.
00:56:40Why can't you write your own story?
00:56:46I wish I had your courage.
00:56:50Tonight, let's just enjoy the stars.
00:56:59I'm afraid I've been unsuccessful, Your Majesty.
00:57:02I understand.
00:57:03Henry can be very stubborn.
00:57:06I'll have to take stronger measures.
00:57:14Father, the mayors are gathering for the morning tea downstairs in the library.
00:57:18Would you to meet them?
00:57:20Yes.
00:57:20I'll be there shortly.
00:57:22Well, it's been quite a week.
00:57:25Is something wrong, Father?
00:57:27No.
00:57:28No, I just need to make some arrangements to take care of...
00:57:31A pressing matter.
00:57:46Your Highness.
00:57:46Is everything all right?
00:57:53I was just thinking what Chauncey must have felt when he first stumbled upon this place.
00:57:59All the possibility is open to him.
00:58:02All is well, sir?
00:58:07Better than well.
00:58:09That's the problem.
00:58:10For the first time in my life, I have a choice that I never expected.
00:58:20A choice like my Uncle Chauncey had to face.
00:58:22If you don't mind my saying, sir, your uncle was a wise man.
00:58:30You sure you want to do this?
00:58:47Yes.
00:58:47I am determined to make dinner for everyone, just like Chauncey's.
00:58:52Yeah, but you really want to attempt...
00:58:55Beef Wellington.
00:58:57No?
00:58:58It just seems like that would be really challenging.
00:59:01Duke of Wellington is a distant relation.
00:59:03I'm just hoping it might come naturally.
00:59:05You know what?
00:59:06I could teach you how to make my world-famous fajitas.
00:59:09That's easier?
00:59:10I think so.
00:59:10And it's the one thing I know how to make.
00:59:12Okay.
00:59:13Okay.
00:59:18What?
00:59:19Hungry?
00:59:20Yeah.
00:59:21These are Concordian apples.
00:59:22Try one.
00:59:39So that was Emily's recipe.
00:59:42But prepared entirely by Henry.
00:59:45Yes.
00:59:48And I want to know exactly what you think.
00:59:55Really.
00:59:56Really?
00:59:57No holds barred.
00:59:59No holds barred.
01:00:00Absolutely.
01:00:01I'm tired of being yes all the time.
01:00:03Well, sire, I mean, since you asked us to speak freely, I would, well, I...
01:00:14You did quite a job cooking the meat, sir.
01:00:17Yes.
01:00:18The texture reminded me of...
01:00:20A wallet I once owned.
01:00:26Oh, it was tough.
01:00:48Come on, it was your first time cooking.
01:00:50Yeah, so says Miss Gray eggs, don't we?
01:00:56True.
01:00:57True.
01:00:57Yeah, we should open a restaurant.
01:00:59Oh, yes.
01:00:59We'd be quite the best.
01:01:02Lines around the block, aren't you?
01:01:04It's been quite a week.
01:01:07Yes, it has.
01:01:09I should thank you for, um...
01:01:11Just reminding me of...
01:01:16Of what?
01:01:16What apparently I'd been missing.
01:01:18Yes.
01:01:19Laughter, music, life.
01:01:21Just, uh, I've had an amazing visit.
01:01:25Me too.
01:01:26I, uh...
01:01:28I actually wrote something for you to...
01:01:32Just to read after you've gone home.
01:01:35Maybe I don't want to go home.
01:01:47Yeah, I mean, I get it.
01:01:49It's just like when you read a great book and you don't want it to end.
01:01:53That's precisely my point.
01:01:58Maybe it doesn't have to end.
01:02:02What do you mean?
01:02:03Perhaps with some imagination that...
01:02:07A way could be found.
01:02:09But I leave tomorrow, and, and, and you...
01:02:13Perhaps I could delay my trip a bit.
01:02:15But your coronation...
01:02:17Honestly, I'm not thinking about any of her right now.
01:02:21Henry.
01:02:24Apparently, I've arrived just in time.
01:02:28Henry and I have an urgent matter to discuss.
01:02:32Father, I can't believe you actually came all this way.
01:02:37What can I say, Henry?
01:02:38Henry, it seems you needed my help.
01:02:43I'm not sure that's true.
01:02:45Well, you came here...
01:02:47To sell the Winter Palace.
01:02:50Has it been sold?
01:02:53Well, no.
01:02:55Not yet.
01:02:55But I just need more time.
01:02:57Besides, the coronation isn't until next week.
01:02:59Yes, well, that's the problem, Henry.
01:03:02There is no more time.
01:03:03Look, Father.
01:03:14I've been thinking.
01:03:17Edwina has done astonishing work in my absence.
01:03:21So I've been told.
01:03:22And if you'll remember, the treaty was her idea.
01:03:26She speaks multiple languages.
01:03:28She spearheads charities.
01:03:30I think she actually wants...
01:03:32Henry, that is not for you to decide.
01:03:42It's an honor to serve.
01:03:45Yes.
01:03:47And I won't hear anything more to the contrary.
01:03:49Father, you wanted an ordinary life, didn't you, before you became king?
01:03:52Yes, but when Chauncey stepped down, there was no other choice for me.
01:03:55But don't you ever regret not taking that life?
01:03:58Your mother and I did what we had to for the nation.
01:04:01As must you, too.
01:04:03Concordia must have its new ruler, and as soon as possible.
01:04:07And what, you're worried that I might run away?
01:04:09Yes, well, once was enough with Chauncey.
01:04:16The Chancellor and the Lord Chamberlain will be arriving here tomorrow.
01:04:18What? Why would they come here?
01:04:20Because the coronation will take place here, the day after tomorrow.
01:04:23In the chapel.
01:04:24What? Why?
01:04:28Rumors back home, Henry.
01:04:30Rumors that you're getting cold feet.
01:04:33Concordia must have its monarch.
01:04:37Prime Minister wants the coronation done now, and honestly, Henry, I agree.
01:04:43But it can't happen here.
01:04:46The coronation must happen on Concordian soil.
01:04:48Well, since embassies are considered the territory of the nation they represent, you are going to temporarily transfer the chalet's deed to our embassy here.
01:04:58And then, after the coronation, they will sell this place at Longnast.
01:05:05You two kissed?
01:05:15I mean, no, not, like, technically not, but almost.
01:05:17I mean, Becca, I don't know what to do.
01:05:20I mean, my week's almost up, and my book needs all of my attention.
01:05:23And Henry's about to become the king of a country in Europe in a few days.
01:05:27I mean, this is ridiculous.
01:05:28It should never have gotten this far.
01:05:32But I am falling for him, Becca.
01:05:37I think I'm in love.
01:05:38Emily, slow down.
01:05:40There's something you should know.
01:05:43I saw a story online from some tabloid.
01:05:46It's got a photo of you in it together.
01:05:48Oh.
01:05:49What does it say?
01:05:50Snow Prince melts hearts, while back home, Princess Beatrix is stewing amid rumors of engagement announcements soon going out.
01:05:59Engagement?
01:06:00No, no, um, Henry said that relationship was over.
01:06:03Are you sure?
01:06:04It says here that they're on again, off again, but that they're back on, and the announcement is soon coming out.
01:06:10What?
01:06:10Yeah, and there are more headlines.
01:06:13Is Prince Henry on a date in the U.S.?
01:06:16What will fiancé Princess Beatrix think?
01:06:19Can Concordia afford a royal scandal at this critical time?
01:06:24Do you want to hear more?
01:06:26No, it's okay.
01:06:28I've heard enough.
01:06:32Emily!
01:06:36You're leaving.
01:06:37Yeah, I was just about to find you to say goodbye.
01:06:40What's the rush?
01:06:41You know, Henry, I have a book to finish and a life in Boulder.
01:06:45And you have a life waiting for you.
01:06:49You have an entire nation waiting for you.
01:06:52And, uh, obligations that I'm just distracting you from.
01:06:59Goodbye, Henry.
01:07:00Emily, please.
01:07:03Surely goodbye doesn't have to be farewell.
01:07:06Please don't make this any harder than it already is.
01:07:18And Concordia afford a royal scandal at this critical time.
01:07:22Do you want to hear more?
01:07:24Miss Miller?
01:07:25No, it's okay.
01:07:25Oh, your majesty.
01:07:29I just wanted to commend you for doing the right thing.
01:07:33You know, I was kept informed of the, uh, well, the shenanigans.
01:07:41And so I must confess, I imagined you to be a bit frivolous.
01:07:47But you're not at all, as I assumed.
01:07:49I guess one mustn't judge a book by its cover.
01:08:01I want to apologize for last night.
01:08:04I now know that Henry is going to be engaged to Beatrix, so.
01:08:10Anyway, I should probably go.
01:08:11I'm sure you have lots of things to attend to before you head home to Concordia.
01:08:15Miss Miller?
01:08:17You may think of me harsh.
01:08:19But you must understand.
01:08:21Concordia must have its king.
01:08:23I just hope it gets a happy one.
01:08:35Couldn't let you leave without saying goodbye.
01:08:37Made this for you.
01:08:38Thank you, Chris.
01:08:39Origami.
01:08:40Beautiful.
01:08:41Just my little way of saying thank you.
01:08:43Thank me for what?
01:08:44For starters, introducing me to my new girlfriend.
01:08:47That ski instructor I met on our fun day.
01:08:49They'll come visit me in Concordia this summer.
01:08:51Fritz, I'm so happy for you.
01:08:54I wish you nothing but the best.
01:08:59Miss Tilson.
01:09:00Miss Miller.
01:09:02Well, I don't know what to say.
01:09:04It's a bit awkward.
01:09:05Maybe I'm succumbing to the altitude.
01:09:08Come here.
01:09:15You really are a breath of fresh air.
01:09:21Well, safe travels home.
01:09:26Goodbye.
01:09:26Goodbye.
01:09:46Welcome home, stranger.
01:09:48Thanks.
01:09:49Back one day and already looking busy?
01:09:52I was busy up until just a moment ago.
01:09:58And?
01:09:59Send.
01:10:00Did you just do what I think you did?
01:10:02Yes.
01:10:04I just sent my entire manuscript to the publisher.
01:10:06I can't believe it.
01:10:08I'm done.
01:10:09I'm done.
01:10:09I knew you could do it.
01:10:11Oh.
01:10:11So, what's next?
01:10:17Good question.
01:10:20Emily, I'm sorry that I roped you into all of this.
01:10:23No, I...
01:10:24No, I should thank you, actually.
01:10:28Really?
01:10:30It was the most beautiful, inspiring adventure.
01:10:34And I would have missed it for the world.
01:10:45Come now, sire.
01:10:48Why so glum?
01:10:49This is a great day of celebration for our country.
01:10:52Of course.
01:10:53And it will be.
01:10:54These, sir?
01:10:55No, the black please with the bat and others.
01:10:57I guess so.
01:10:58Hey, you're looking every bit of king, Henry.
01:11:02Yes, your majesty.
01:11:03If only we could get him to smile.
01:11:10So?
01:11:12Are you ready?
01:11:14Yes, as I'll ever be.
01:11:20I, uh, thought after the coronation, it might be wise to, uh, announce the new treaty.
01:11:25A right start to your reign.
01:11:28Hmm?
01:11:29Uh, oh, yes, the treaty.
01:11:32It's a good idea.
01:11:33Let's do that.
01:11:35Your mind seems elsewhere, Henry.
01:11:39Is something the matter?
01:11:41No.
01:11:42Everything is well, father.
01:11:44Henry, for what it's worth, I liked her, too.
01:11:50I chatted with Miss Miller before she left.
01:11:53She was very smart and, uh, a delightful young woman.
01:11:58Yes.
01:12:01But, uh, in the end, what I thought we had was a fiction.
01:12:10I see.
01:12:15I should really keep working on my speech.
01:12:18Yes.
01:12:19Of course.
01:12:20What's that?
01:12:27Something Emily gave me.
01:12:30Listen, Henry.
01:12:31I, uh, I failed to clear up a misunderstanding that Miss Miller had regarding your engagement with Beatrix.
01:12:41I wasn't sure what to say, and so I didn't say anything.
01:12:51Oh, well.
01:12:53It's all right.
01:13:01Well, I should, uh, I should go, and, uh, leave you to it.
01:13:08A note for a king.
01:13:16A note for a king.
01:13:25Every block of stone has a statue in it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.
01:13:32Never doubt your courage.
01:13:38P.S.
01:13:40That's a royal order.
01:13:43Brother, the coronation begins in four hours.
01:13:46Yes.
01:13:48You're quite all right.
01:13:49You know what?
01:13:59Now that I've got this book on the way, I think I want to just jump into the next one.
01:14:03Yeah?
01:14:04Yeah.
01:14:04You know, I'm on a roll.
01:14:06Any idea what that might be?
01:14:08Uh, I actually started outlining a few stories, but I, I left my new idea book up at the chalet.
01:14:17Well, you need to go get it.
01:14:19I know.
01:14:20I know.
01:14:21I just, I, I, I don't want to go up there if Henry's still there, and I don't know exactly
01:14:24when they're leaving.
01:14:25Do, do you know?
01:14:26They must have left, because I saw a news alert today that said the coronation's happening
01:14:31today.
01:14:32So, if they're in Concordia, the chalet must be empty right now.
01:14:36Okay.
01:14:37Are you going to go?
01:14:39Do you want me to go with you?
01:14:41You know, you have to get back to work in a few minutes, and I think I just want to go
01:14:44now, and just get on with it.
01:14:47Besides, it'll be night before I get there.
01:14:49I know.
01:14:50I will.
01:14:51I don't know.
01:14:56Let's go.
01:15:26As I step down, I turn to you, my eldest child, Prince Henry, to ask if you will assume the
01:15:39throne as defender of the realm, king of Concordia, carrying out your duties with all your heart.
01:15:51Please, make your proclamation.
01:15:56Our most hallowed tradition is the passing of the Concordian crown from one monarch to
01:16:08the next.
01:16:09And while it is tempting for us to grieve as one chapter ends, we must also celebrate as
01:16:20another begins.
01:16:22To rule Concordia requires a full and honest heart.
01:16:31The truth is...
01:16:34The truth is, my heart belongs somewhere else.
01:16:37And because I cannot give Concordia my full heart, I cannot be your king.
01:16:46Someone who was very dear to me reminded me of something that I had learned long ago.
01:16:53Every stone has a statue in it, just waiting to be discovered.
01:17:02And life is this way.
01:17:06We cannot see our futures any more than we can see a statue trapped in stone.
01:17:12And yet, chip by chip, our lives begin to reveal themselves until they are released from their
01:17:19blocks.
01:17:20Thus, we are faced with a choice to carve out a life worth living or to be carved out by
01:17:30life itself.
01:17:32Now, the choice before me today is to continue down a path that I know in my heart is wrong.
01:17:41The princess Edwina is far more capable and more passionate and better suited to rule Concordia
01:17:49than I could ever hope to be.
01:17:52That is, if she's interested.
01:17:55I thought you'd never ask.
01:18:00My son is quite right.
01:18:07Concordia must have its monarch, and so it shall.
01:18:14Not a king, but a queen.
01:18:19Long live the queen.
01:18:27Long live the queen.
01:18:31Sorry to put you on the spot, Eddie, but I knew you could handle it.
01:18:34Are you joking?
01:18:35This is the most fun I've had all year.
01:18:37Perhaps not a typical coronation, but I believe the right one.
01:18:49Emily.
01:18:50Go to her.
01:18:52That is a royal order.
01:18:57I know where you left, but Beatrix and I broke up, but the palace kept the breakup quiet
01:19:07because we felt that a public breakup might erode support for the treaty between our two
01:19:10nations.
01:19:11But anyway, none of that matters, because I'm not going to be king, and Edwina's going to
01:19:14sign the treaty tomorrow.
01:19:15Why are you hiding behind a flag?
01:19:19I came back to get the book you gave me.
01:19:25The coronation.
01:19:26Yeah.
01:19:27What does it mean?
01:19:30Are we staying?
01:19:32Only if you stay.
01:19:35You and this place are all I've ever wanted.
01:19:38What about your royal destiny?
01:19:45I wanted to write my own story.
01:19:48One where the couple ended up together.
01:19:51I guess Shakespeare was right.
01:19:56Journeys do end in lovers meeting.
01:19:58I wanted to write my own story.
01:20:12What about you?
01:20:13How about you?
01:20:14You can write the picture.
01:20:16I want to write my own story.
01:20:21I want to write my own story.
01:20:22I want to write my own story.
01:20:25I want to write my own story.
01:20:27But I want to write my own story.
01:20:31I want to write my own story.
01:20:33If you need to write my own story later I'm just going to write my own story.
01:20:48I want to write my own story.
01:20:51Now I have a very hard time for Industrial.
01:20:56I don't know
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