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00:00:00Snow globe moments are wrapped in cheer
00:00:05Love's decorating the yuletide air
00:00:10In a royal Christmas manner
00:00:15Hearts enchanted as twinkling lights
00:00:21Showcase the wonder and hope in their eyes
00:00:26The mistletoe's in for a joyous surprise
00:00:31In a royal Christmas
00:00:34Mom, you're just gonna ask for help.
00:00:38You did a beautiful job with the tree, Katie.
00:00:42I can't believe this is the first year
00:00:44that your father and I will miss Christmas here
00:00:46since we bought the place.
00:00:47You're only gonna be gone a few weeks,
00:00:48although it kind of looks like you're moving out.
00:00:50That's what I told her.
00:00:52I know, but it's the first time
00:00:54I'm gonna see my new grandbaby.
00:00:55And Chris and Ariel's new house.
00:00:58Do you think we're taking too much?
00:01:00We aren't taking too much.
00:01:01I have everything I need right here.
00:01:03Then I guess I'll tell everyone
00:01:05that all the gifts are from me.
00:01:06I never realized how much it takes
00:01:09to be a new grandma at Christmas.
00:01:12Clothes, Christmas gifts,
00:01:13gifts for baby Leo.
00:01:16TZ.
00:01:17Are you sure I can't drive you to the airport?
00:01:19Don't be silly.
00:01:20This is your first Christmas in charge at the inn.
00:01:22There is a lot to do.
00:01:24Oh, that reminds me.
00:01:25I've left you a list on a desk in the office.
00:01:27Dad, sometimes I think you forget
00:01:29I have lived here almost my whole life.
00:01:31I know that, sweetie,
00:01:32but there are so many extra things
00:01:33to remember at Christmas.
00:01:37Oh, safe flight.
00:01:42A little something for you.
00:01:45Mom, we agreed not to exchange gifts
00:01:47until after you get back.
00:01:48I know, but I want you to have something special
00:01:50on Christmas Day.
00:01:53You know I'm glad you and Dad
00:01:54get to see Leo's first Christmas,
00:01:56but I think if you don't hurry,
00:01:58he might just leave you behind.
00:01:59Don't worry.
00:02:00I have our tickets.
00:02:01Good thinking.
00:02:03Love you.
00:02:04Love you, too.
00:02:04Oh.
00:02:04Oh.
00:02:05Come on.
00:02:35Come on.
00:03:05Come on.
00:03:36I'm sorry, but you're just such an easy target.
00:03:40Now, if you'd been ready like you're supposed to be, I wouldn't have been able to do that, would I?
00:03:44Yes, well, I suppose I forgot to ask Muriel to reset my alarm.
00:03:47You need Muriel to reset your alarm?
00:03:49Come on. Surely you can do that yourself.
00:03:51Come on, really.
00:03:53Well, of course I can do it.
00:03:54But she's new.
00:03:56It's part of her job description. I didn't want to hurt her feelings.
00:03:58Hmm. Admirable.
00:04:06Good morning, sir.
00:04:08Good morning, Harold.
00:04:08I'll need something casual to wear today. Jackson and I are going fishing.
00:04:12Fishing? That's not on your royal calendar. Has the Queen been informed?
00:04:18Yes, I informed her yesterday.
00:04:20Oh.
00:04:20It would certainly be nice if someone would have informed me, considering I am responsible for your schedule.
00:04:28Don't blame Alexander. I invited him last minute when my client cancelled our meeting.
00:04:32It's fine, Harold. I'll find something else to wear.
00:04:36We'll be gone for most of the day, so why don't you find something else to do?
00:04:41Something else, sir? I don't understand.
00:04:44Well, what is it you normally do?
00:04:47It's Wednesday, sir. I normally tend to you.
00:04:52Well, pretend it's your day off and go and enjoy whatever it is you do for fun.
00:04:58Thank you, sir.
00:05:02Ah, one of your dad's lists.
00:05:18Oh, it's a good one. I think I'll call it
00:05:20We Aren't Sure Katie Can Handle Christmas at the Fredonia Inn edition of the list.
00:05:24Don't feel bad. It's your first Christmas in charge.
00:05:27I know. I'm excited.
00:05:29Hmm. Surprised you're not nervous.
00:05:30I know your family counts on Christmas to keep the inn going.
00:05:34Well, I wasn't nervous until you just said that. Thank you.
00:05:37Sorry.
00:05:38I'll help.
00:05:40You'll do great. Thank you.
00:05:42I swear, your life would drive me crazy.
00:06:05You have people around all the time telling you what to do, where to be.
00:06:10I've been saying this for years.
00:06:12You know, you're the only person who actually treats me like a normal human being.
00:06:16And you're welcome.
00:06:17But I'm not sure your parents think that's so good.
00:06:19That's because they don't understand the appeal of normal.
00:06:22Royal is all they know.
00:06:22You know, I remember when we were kids.
00:06:26I was so jealous that you didn't have to do anything.
00:06:28But now it feels like you just don't get to do anything.
00:06:31You live life under a microscope.
00:06:33Muriel won't be impressed if you mess up my bed.
00:06:35Okay, see? See? That's exactly my point.
00:06:37It's just a bed.
00:06:38And why do you insist on getting the newspaper every day?
00:06:41I mean, don't you know you can get the news on your phone, right?
00:06:43Now, that's one of the traditions that I do actually enjoy.
00:06:45I far prefer holding on to a physical newspaper or book, you know?
00:06:48Oh, you're actually headlining the starlight.
00:06:53They're reporting that your royal biological clock is ticking.
00:06:57Do men even have a biological clock?
00:06:59Apparently you do.
00:07:01And it's royal, whatever that means.
00:07:03Well, they've certainly said worse.
00:07:05Just wait. You're going to hate this.
00:07:08Go on.
00:07:10It says here that you are dating Miss Astley.
00:07:13As in our first year teacher, Miss Astley.
00:07:16That's the one, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:07:17I bumped into her the other day
00:07:18and asked her for a coffee and a ketchup.
00:07:20I see that.
00:07:22The article's got a lovely picture of the two of you.
00:07:24Look at this.
00:07:25Oh, okay.
00:07:26Have a look.
00:07:29It was not a date.
00:07:31Honestly, this is getting out of hand.
00:07:32Don't worry about that.
00:07:34You know the press.
00:07:35They'll have you paired up with someone else tomorrow.
00:07:38Well, unless your friend lets them know
00:07:41that Miss Astley was indeed your first crush.
00:07:44You wouldn't dare.
00:07:45No, no, I wouldn't.
00:07:46I need to get away from here.
00:07:48I've had enough.
00:07:50Yes.
00:07:51Darling, is something wrong?
00:07:54What do you need to get away from?
00:07:56Everything, Mother.
00:07:57The palace, the staff, the paparazzi.
00:08:00Fredonia.
00:08:02You're getting away today.
00:08:03Aren't you and Jackson going fishing?
00:08:05I mean a proper break, not just a day.
00:08:07I get no privacy around here.
00:08:08Show her today's starlight.
00:08:09I've seen it.
00:08:11I think it's sweet.
00:08:13Really, Mother.
00:08:15Miss Astley.
00:08:16Darling, no one's going to believe that you and Miss Astley are dating.
00:08:20They know you are just a sweet young prince.
00:08:23Yeah, a sweet young prince dating a cougar.
00:08:25Son, you know exactly how to put a stop to all this speculation.
00:08:31For God's sake, Mother, not this again.
00:08:32She's right.
00:08:33If you just find the right girl and settle down.
00:08:36You're not helping.
00:08:37Look, I don't feel sorry for you.
00:08:38Every woman in Fredonia would kill to marry you, including Miss Astley.
00:08:42Who wouldn't love this face?
00:08:46Seriously.
00:08:47Every woman I know wants to be a princess.
00:08:49My point exactly.
00:08:51I mean, how am I to know if somebody loves me for me or just because they want to be a prince?
00:08:54Oh, no.
00:08:55Don't be silly, darling.
00:08:56Everyone loves you.
00:09:00Mother.
00:09:02I really would like you and Father to consider letting me go away for a while
00:09:05so I can clear my head and figure out what's next for me.
00:09:08You know, maybe it is a good idea for you to get away.
00:09:12Get whatever's bothering you out of your system.
00:09:15Perhaps then you'll be ready to settle down.
00:09:17Really, Mother, I can go.
00:09:19We'll talk to your father about it later, but if you want your father to agree,
00:09:25I suggest you come up with an actual plan.
00:09:32So, where do we want to go?
00:09:36We?
00:09:37You do know I work, right?
00:09:39Yes, but don't you do that remote work or whatever it's called.
00:09:43Oh, come on.
00:09:45You don't think my father's actually going to let me go alone, do you?
00:09:47No.
00:09:48No way.
00:09:49Listen, if your dad agrees, you'll be traveling with the Royal Army
00:09:51and Harold will be leading the charge.
00:09:53Well then, we've got the duration of this fishing trip
00:09:56to come up with a convincing alternative.
00:09:57What I love the most about the holiday
00:10:02Good morning, Mr. Norton.
00:10:10Good morning, Katie.
00:10:11Do you have a minute to join me?
00:10:13Of course.
00:10:14I always have time for you.
00:10:15Hot off the press, you're going to love today's crossword.
00:10:18It's a Christmas month.
00:10:19Oh, wonderful.
00:10:22Don't let Astrid worry you.
00:10:24You're going to do an excellent job running the inn.
00:10:28I appreciate your confidence in me.
00:10:29It's kind of true.
00:10:30They are counting on me.
00:10:32But I'm hoping after this, they'll start considering retirement.
00:10:35I want them to take better care of themselves
00:10:37and let me take care of the inn.
00:10:38Katie, the Fredonia is in excellent hands with you.
00:10:42It's in your blood.
00:10:43I remember when your parents first bought the inn.
00:10:46I was worried that they would change everything
00:10:49and it wouldn't be as charming.
00:10:50But somehow, they made it even better.
00:10:53Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas
00:10:55if my family didn't gather here.
00:10:56How long have you been coming here?
00:10:58This will be my 32nd year.
00:11:01When Nora passed, I wasn't sure I would be able to come.
00:11:05But then William said he wanted to bring Susan to propose.
00:11:09And that's when I knew I was meant to come.
00:11:13That's what Nora would have wanted.
00:11:16I miss her.
00:11:18When I was little, my parents were always busy
00:11:20taking care of everyone else at Christmas.
00:11:22You and Mrs. Norton always made sure
00:11:24I was included in your family's activities.
00:11:27You're a part of the family, Katie.
00:11:30Well, I can't wait to meet Susan.
00:11:32Yes, you're going to love her.
00:11:34She's a hard worker just like you.
00:11:36She's finishing up a big project
00:11:38and so she and William won't be able to make it
00:11:40until Christmas Eve.
00:11:44What's that look for?
00:11:46I'm just happy you're all going to be here
00:11:48together at Christmas.
00:11:50Sorry for interrupting.
00:11:53Gretchen's looking for you.
00:11:53She needs you to finalize the Christmas menu with her.
00:11:56Ah, of course.
00:11:57Duty calls.
00:11:57Now, the grounds around the Fredonia Inn
00:12:11are lovely in the summer
00:12:12but it's the winter,
00:12:13specifically Christmas time,
00:12:14that I've always dreamt of seeing.
00:12:16It really is quite lovely.
00:12:18It is.
00:12:19And they always get snow in the winter
00:12:20like they do in the films.
00:12:21Here in Fredonia, we get the cold
00:12:23but never the snow.
00:12:24I've even looked it up.
00:12:25It's called a...
00:12:26White Christmas.
00:12:30So of all the places in the world to visit,
00:12:33this is where you choose?
00:12:34Ever since my tutor told me
00:12:36there was a place in America called Fredonia
00:12:37I've wanted to go.
00:12:39This is finally my chance to experience
00:12:40a real American Christmas
00:12:41and to do so as a normal person,
00:12:43not a prince.
00:12:44Geoffrey,
00:12:45I think maybe we should consider it.
00:12:48Are you all right
00:12:49with Alexander being gone at Christmas?
00:12:52I'll come home on Christmas Eve.
00:12:54The inn celebrates Christmas
00:12:55for the whole month of December.
00:12:56That way I can have the best of both worlds.
00:12:58And you'll check in every day?
00:13:00Of course.
00:13:01What do you think?
00:13:06That'll be fine.
00:13:08I suppose Harold won't mind the time away.
00:13:10No, no.
00:13:11Who's going to believe
00:13:13that I'm just a normal person
00:13:14with Harold ferreting around
00:13:16and dogging my every move?
00:13:17You want to travel alone?
00:13:19No, no.
00:13:20That is unacceptable.
00:13:21No, I won't be alone.
00:13:23Jackson will be with me.
00:13:26I'll see that the Royal Jet
00:13:28is ready for your trip.
00:13:29Thank you, Father,
00:13:30but that won't be necessary.
00:13:31We'll fly commercial out of Bulgaria.
00:13:33Right, Jackson?
00:13:36Oh, of course.
00:13:37Yes.
00:13:38It's why I fly on the Royal Jets
00:13:39when you can fly here.
00:13:41Commercial.
00:13:43We look forward to your visit.
00:13:51What is it?
00:13:52You know that last-minute cancellation?
00:13:55I just booked the room.
00:13:57We are officially full for Christmas.
00:13:59Yay!
00:14:00Yay!
00:14:00You're in luck.
00:14:14Apparently, the Fredonia Inn
00:14:15books up months in advance
00:14:16during the holidays.
00:14:17Who'd have thought it?
00:14:18But they had a cancellation.
00:14:20Excellent.
00:14:20Well, everything's going according to plan.
00:14:22Well, there's one problem, though.
00:14:25They only had one room.
00:14:26But it's a suite, so, you know.
00:14:29Well, one suite ought to suffice,
00:14:30and it'll certainly make us appear more normal.
00:14:32And normal is what you want.
00:14:34I'm sure we'll blend in.
00:14:36I'll transfer the money to your account
00:14:37so that you can pay for everything.
00:14:38I'd rather not use my own name, just in case.
00:14:40I think we'll be safe.
00:14:42William and Harry,
00:14:43the only two princes Americans seem to know.
00:14:45Well, that's what I'm banking on.
00:14:48I had two of your tuxedos clean for the trip.
00:14:51I hope that's enough.
00:14:52That'll be fine.
00:14:53Thank you, Harold.
00:14:53And I took the liberty
00:14:54of having your riding boots polished.
00:14:56Wait, wait, wait.
00:14:57Sorry.
00:14:58You think you're going to be needing riding boots?
00:15:02Well, better to be safe than sorry.
00:15:04Okay.
00:15:04You wrote a whole research paper on this place.
00:15:07Did you ever once see anything about English riding?
00:15:10Let's leave the boots, Harold.
00:15:12And it's a quaint country inn.
00:15:14It's going to be casual.
00:15:15Just the one tuxedo?
00:15:16No.
00:15:17No tuxedos, yeah?
00:15:19Your Highness, you're leaving in the morning,
00:15:22and I'm still not sure what to pack for you.
00:15:25Here's an idea.
00:15:27Yes, Alexander?
00:15:28What to wear for an American Christmas.
00:15:31Ah, here we are.
00:15:33It says here that Christmas fashion
00:15:34tends towards classic items that make us feel cozy.
00:15:37From holiday sweaters,
00:15:38I presume they mean jumpers,
00:15:40through to flannels in red and green.
00:15:42Oddly specific information about face cloths.
00:15:44Looks like I'm going shopping.
00:15:46Thank you, Harold.
00:15:47And please be sure to take care of Jackson as well.
00:15:54Certainly, sir.
00:15:54So tell me again why you won't let Harold drive us to the airport?
00:16:05Because our holiday has officially started,
00:16:07and we're just a couple of normal guys.
00:16:14Am I incognito?
00:16:15Here we are.
00:16:16Here we are.
00:16:16Here we are.
00:16:33We always love having you here.
00:16:35And here are a couple of Gretchen's cookies for your trip home.
00:16:38Thanks, Katie.
00:16:39See you all soon.
00:16:40Bye.
00:16:40Bye-bye.
00:16:42Okay.
00:16:45Ranch spinach day.
00:16:47Astrid!
00:16:47Did you clean the room already?
00:16:49I did.
00:16:50Mr. and Mrs. Wooden brought their suitcases down before breakfast,
00:16:52so I figured I'd get a head start.
00:16:55Our next guest should be here any minute.
00:16:57Oh, and I put the welcome bags together.
00:17:00Astrid, you're amazing.
00:17:01Be glad you didn't.
00:17:03Why?
00:17:04Our new guests are arriving from Europe,
00:17:06so I simply asked Gretchen to consider making them scones
00:17:09to make them feel more at home.
00:17:11And how did that go over?
00:17:12She told me their bags would include chocolate chip cookies,
00:17:15just like everyone else.
00:17:17Then she said if they wanted scones,
00:17:19they should have stayed home.
00:17:21Sounds like Gretchen.
00:17:22Yeah.
00:17:23I'm sorry, Queen Sophia.
00:17:44I'm sorry, I didn't hear you come in.
00:17:47I'm sorry.
00:17:47I didn't mean to startle you.
00:17:48I expected Alexander's room to be empty.
00:17:53Did you need something, Your Royal Highness?
00:17:55I'm happy to help.
00:17:57No.
00:17:58I'm just a silly, sentimental mother.
00:18:02Alexander grew up so fast.
00:18:05That's not silly at all.
00:18:07I think it's sweet.
00:18:11Queen Sophia.
00:18:13Thank you, Muriel.
00:18:19You know my name?
00:18:20I've only worked here a couple of weeks.
00:18:24I know the names of all the staff.
00:18:26You are very important to us.
00:18:29You keep the palace running.
00:18:30Well, that's the last of it.
00:18:54Excuse me.
00:18:58There you go.
00:18:59Keep the change.
00:19:07Come on.
00:19:17It's even better than the photos, don't you think?
00:19:20Yes, it's very nice.
00:19:21But you normally live in a castle at least five times this size.
00:19:24I think it's perfect.
00:19:29Katie, have you been watching the weather?
00:19:38Not today.
00:19:39Is something wrong?
00:19:41Looks like we're in for lots of snow.
00:19:43Oh.
00:19:44Well, just as Christmas should be.
00:19:46Uh, if you would just excuse me.
00:19:50Of course.
00:19:58Hi.
00:19:59I'm Katie.
00:20:00Welcome to the Fredonia Inn.
00:20:02Lovely sweaters.
00:20:03Perfect for the holidays.
00:20:04Thank you, Katie.
00:20:08I'm...
00:20:09Katie?
00:20:13I need you.
00:20:14Just one moment, please.
00:20:15So, how does normal feel?
00:20:23Alexander?
00:20:23Look, for as long as we've been friends, I've never seen anyone ask His Royal Highness to wait.
00:20:31For anything.
00:20:31You're right.
00:20:33It's almost like I'm normal here.
00:20:36She's quite something.
00:20:39I am so sorry about that.
00:20:42Which one of you is Mr. Reynolds?
00:20:44Mr. Reynolds is awfully formal.
00:20:47Please call me Jackson.
00:20:48And I'm Alex.
00:20:50Alex.
00:20:51Well, nice to meet the both of you.
00:20:52We are so happy you're staying with us.
00:20:54And I see it's your first visit at the Inn.
00:20:57It is.
00:20:58How did you know?
00:20:59Well, I've been here since I was a little girl.
00:21:01My parents own the place.
00:21:03And we actually don't get that many international visitors.
00:21:06This must have been a wonderful place to grow up.
00:21:08Oh, it was.
00:21:09I definitely appreciate it much more now, though.
00:21:11I hope you brought your warm winter coats.
00:21:13We're about to get some more snow.
00:21:14Um, did we?
00:21:16Yes.
00:21:17We did.
00:21:18And how would you like to handle the incidentals?
00:21:21Oh, I thought that Alex, remember?
00:21:23This is on me.
00:21:26Huh?
00:21:28Oh, can we use the same card I made a reservation with?
00:21:31Absolutely.
00:21:33Where are your accents from?
00:21:34Oh, just a very small country in Europe.
00:21:37It's tiny, really.
00:21:39Almost microscopic.
00:21:40You won't have heard of it.
00:21:40No one's heard of it, have they?
00:21:42No, no.
00:21:42No one.
00:21:43Traveling through Europe is definitely on the top of my bucket list.
00:21:49Here are your welcome bags.
00:21:51Inside, you'll find a list of activities
00:21:52and some fun things to do in town.
00:21:54But the best part of the bags are definitely Gretchen's cookies.
00:21:57Hmm.
00:21:57You'll be in room 202.
00:22:00Upstairs to your right.
00:22:01And I will help you with your bags.
00:22:02Oh, no, no, no.
00:22:03That won't be necessary.
00:22:04Yes, we don't want any, uh, special treatment.
00:22:08All right, then.
00:22:09Well, enjoy your stay
00:22:10and feel free to ask me if you need anything.
00:22:13Yeah, I'm not sure I'd call this a suite.
00:22:41I guess the whole thing's smaller than your closet back home.
00:22:45Seems to have everything we need.
00:22:47Okay, but there's only one bed.
00:22:50Well, I'll sleep here.
00:22:53What are you talking about?
00:22:54You can't do that.
00:22:55I mean, you're a prince.
00:22:56I'm not a prince.
00:22:57I am just plain old everyday Alex whilst I'm here.
00:23:00And I feel like he's the kind of chap
00:23:01who can rough it on a sofa.
00:23:03Okay.
00:23:04Everyday Alex.
00:23:05But you might want to reconsider wearing that watch.
00:23:08Plain old guys don't wear watches
00:23:09worth more than the average person's annual wages.
00:23:12Good point.
00:23:14It reminds me.
00:23:16Promised your mother,
00:23:17let her know we've arrived safely.
00:23:19Why would she ask you to call?
00:23:21Well, I guess she figured you'd forget.
00:23:24She asked you to spy on me, didn't she?
00:23:26Maybe.
00:23:27Have you got reception?
00:23:29No, actually.
00:23:32What's going on in here?
00:23:34I'll go downstairs and check.
00:23:36Yeah.
00:23:37You do that.
00:23:38I'll see if I can get reception from a horizontal position.
00:23:41Yeah.
00:23:49Hi.
00:23:53Hi.
00:23:54Are you Jackson or Alex?
00:23:56I'm Alex.
00:23:57I'm Astrid, Katie's personal assistant.
00:23:59Nice to meet you.
00:24:00Cell service isn't great here.
00:24:02And we've had a lot of snow recently,
00:24:04which makes it even worse.
00:24:06You might have better luck outside.
00:24:08I'll try that.
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00:24:14Any luck getting reception?
00:24:16No, I'm afraid not.
00:24:17There's a clearing about a mile away
00:24:19where we usually get service.
00:24:21And you're welcome to use our landline, of course.
00:24:23That's very kind, thank you.
00:24:25But I think I'll try the walk first.
00:24:26I'm calling my mother to let her know we arrived safely.
00:24:29She worries.
00:24:29I understand, Mom's.
00:24:31It's a nice hike.
00:24:32You and Jackson might enjoy it.
00:24:34He's sleeping at the moment.
00:24:35Oh, well, traveling can wear a person out.
00:24:38It can.
00:24:38And he's doing that remote working at the moment.
00:24:42I believe it's very tiring.
00:24:43So I've told him not to lift a finger
00:24:45whilst we're here away on our holiday.
00:24:47Would you care to join me?
00:24:49I couldn't possibly leave the inn now.
00:24:50I have a list with a million things to do.
00:24:53Go.
00:24:53I can manage things here.
00:24:55Fresh air will do you good.
00:24:56And I'd hate for you to have to send out a search party
00:24:58on my first day.
00:25:00We wouldn't want that, would we?
00:25:02So you'll come?
00:25:05Sure.
00:25:06Why not?
00:25:07You two grab your jackets, and I'll get the snowshoes.
00:25:10Okay.
00:25:10I beg your pardon.
00:25:12Snowshoes?
00:25:13Yes.
00:25:13Oh, don't worry.
00:25:14I'll show you.
00:25:15Just keeps us from sinking into the soft, deep snow.
00:25:18I'll pop upstairs and grab my jacket.
00:25:22Snowshoes.
00:25:24Marvellous.
00:25:24Jackson.
00:25:47Jackson.
00:25:47Jackson.
00:25:47Is something wrong?
00:26:01Sorry, did I wake you?
00:26:02You've been trying to wake me since you walked in here.
00:26:05Tell me what's so important so I can go back to sleep.
00:26:08Well, seeing as you ask,
00:26:09guess who's going snowshoeing with Katie?
00:26:12You?
00:26:12Yes, me.
00:26:13She's taking me somewhere I can get my mobile phone reception.
00:26:16And you welcome me for this headline?
00:26:18Jackson.
00:26:19She's treating me like a normal human being.
00:26:20It's fantastic.
00:26:21Delightful.
00:26:22Alex, I want to hear all about it when you get back.
00:26:25The wheels are.
00:26:27The wheels are.
00:26:27Hmm.
00:26:27I thought I might find you out here.
00:26:57You always come here when you're worried.
00:26:59Oh, how can you be so calm?
00:27:01Alexander's flight landed hours ago.
00:27:03He should have called by now.
00:27:04He's fine, Sophia.
00:27:06He and Jackson are busy on their adventure.
00:27:08But he always answers my calls.
00:27:14How we doing back there?
00:27:16I suppose I'm, uh,
00:27:18not quite used to the altitude.
00:27:23We're almost at the clearing.
00:27:24No rush.
00:27:30Gosh, it's beautiful out here.
00:27:33Yeah.
00:27:34It is, isn't it?
00:27:37When I was little,
00:27:38we used to go snowshoeing every day in winter.
00:27:41I would have breakfast
00:27:42and then go out till dark.
00:27:44Sounds like the ideal childhood.
00:27:46It was.
00:27:46How about you?
00:27:50Well, I, uh,
00:27:51my parents are wonderful
00:27:54and, and, and very loving,
00:27:55but, uh,
00:27:57I suppose you could say
00:27:58my childhood was, um,
00:28:00structured.
00:28:02Huh.
00:28:03Structured.
00:28:03Is that a, uh,
00:28:05a euphemism for strict?
00:28:06Yeah.
00:28:07Yeah, you, you, uh,
00:28:08you could say that.
00:28:09Ha ha.
00:28:10Only child?
00:28:11Yeah.
00:28:12How did you guess?
00:28:13Well, it's the bill.
00:28:16I was lucky enough
00:28:16to have an older brother
00:28:17to break my parents in for me.
00:28:19With him,
00:28:20they were strict yet loving,
00:28:21but by the time they
00:28:22got down to me,
00:28:23they were just loving.
00:28:27Well, here we are.
00:28:30Do you have a service?
00:28:32Um, yes.
00:28:33One bar.
00:28:40Oh, that'll do.
00:28:42All right,
00:28:43so I have to get back to work.
00:28:45I will leave you
00:28:45to make your call in private.
00:28:47Uh, can I trust you
00:28:48to get back on your own
00:28:49without me having
00:28:49to call a search party?
00:28:50I'm sure I can cope.
00:28:52And, uh, well,
00:28:52it's, uh,
00:28:54it's downhill after all
00:28:55and that should make life easier.
00:28:57Don't count on it.
00:28:58This is the fun part.
00:28:59Okay.
00:29:03It's him.
00:29:08That's his ringtone.
00:29:09It's Alexander.
00:29:11Oh, Alexander,
00:29:13are you all right?
00:29:14I'm fine, Mother.
00:29:16Your flight landed ages ago.
00:29:17I expected you to call by now.
00:29:19Yes, I'm sorry about that.
00:29:20The, uh,
00:29:21reception at the inn
00:29:21isn't terrific.
00:29:22But the phone reception
00:29:24at the inn isn't good.
00:29:25What are we going to do about it?
00:29:27Mother,
00:29:27she's in the United States.
00:29:29I don't have any authority there.
00:29:31Isn't that what
00:29:32diplomatic relations are for?
00:29:33You think they should be used
00:29:34to get our son
00:29:35phone reception
00:29:36while he's off
00:29:38on his journey
00:29:38of self-discovery?
00:29:41I'm sorry, darling.
00:29:42Your father refuses to help.
00:29:45I don't need his help.
00:29:46All I have to do
00:29:46is walk up to this
00:29:47beautiful clearing
00:29:48and now I have
00:29:48phone reception.
00:29:49Are you sure that's safe?
00:29:51Are there wild animals?
00:29:53Oh, where's Jackson?
00:29:53Is he with you?
00:29:55Jackson's right here.
00:29:56Let me speak with him.
00:29:58When I say right here,
00:29:59I mean, um,
00:30:00he's also on the phone
00:30:02to his mother.
00:30:03I suppose it's not necessary
00:30:05I speak with him,
00:30:05but I want you two
00:30:07to stay together
00:30:07at all times
00:30:08and remember to call every day
00:30:10or your father
00:30:11will have a fit.
00:30:13I'm not a child, mother.
00:30:14Do you have plenty of money?
00:30:15I do.
00:30:17Look, your father
00:30:18wants to speak with you.
00:30:19I love you, darling.
00:30:20Be careful.
00:30:21And I'll talk to you tomorrow.
00:30:22I love you, too.
00:30:26Your mother's right.
00:30:27We want you to be safe.
00:30:30But you're there
00:30:30to figure things out.
00:30:32You need to use this time
00:30:34to better understand
00:30:35and appreciate
00:30:35the life you have here.
00:30:38Thank you, father.
00:30:39Goodbye, Alexander.
00:30:41Goodbye.
00:30:41He's not a little boy
00:30:53anymore.
00:30:54I know.
00:30:56But sometimes
00:30:57I wish he was.
00:31:02Remember those nights?
00:31:09Mmm.
00:31:10Mmm.
00:31:10Mmm.
00:31:11First time snowshoeing?
00:31:22Is it that obvious?
00:31:24Your wet backside
00:31:25gave you away.
00:31:27Katie did try to warn me,
00:31:28but, uh,
00:31:30I don't think I listened.
00:31:31I assumed it ought
00:31:31to be easier
00:31:32on the way down.
00:31:33Looks like you fell
00:31:34on your derriere
00:31:35a couple of times.
00:31:37Three,
00:31:38in actual fact,
00:31:39but, uh,
00:31:39who's counting?
00:31:40Are those the same cookies
00:31:44that were in the welcome
00:31:45bags on the way in?
00:31:46Mmm.
00:31:48Gretchen makes them
00:31:48fresh every day.
00:31:50If you go into the kitchen
00:31:51and ask really nicely,
00:31:52I bet she'll give you one
00:31:53before she sets them out.
00:31:55Just tell her
00:31:56Mr. Norton sent you.
00:31:57Thank you, Mr. Norton.
00:31:58I'm Alex, by the way.
00:32:00Pleasure.
00:32:00You seem to be very familiar
00:32:02with the way things work
00:32:02around here.
00:32:03I've been coming
00:32:04for a fair number of years.
00:32:06You know,
00:32:07when my wife Nora
00:32:08passed away earlier
00:32:09this year,
00:32:10Katie's parents
00:32:11shut the inn down
00:32:12for a whole week
00:32:13and flew everyone
00:32:13to Florida
00:32:14for the funeral.
00:32:17It sounds like
00:32:18they really mean it
00:32:18when they call it
00:32:19the Fredonia family.
00:32:22They sure do.
00:32:23But look at me
00:32:25rambling on.
00:32:26Go into the kitchen,
00:32:27get Gretchen
00:32:28to fix you up
00:32:29with some cookies.
00:32:30Warm you up
00:32:30a little bit.
00:32:44What a wonderful smell.
00:32:46It's my stew.
00:32:48It's a Fredonia favorite.
00:32:50It was my grandmother's
00:32:51recipe that she got
00:32:52from her grandmother.
00:32:53Well, it smells delicious.
00:32:54Many have tried to copy it
00:32:56and none have succeeded.
00:32:57I don't doubt it.
00:32:59My grandmother used to make stew
00:33:00when I visited her.
00:33:01She told me the secret
00:33:02was to add a little tapioca
00:33:03at the end
00:33:03to make it even richer.
00:33:06That's one of my secrets too.
00:33:08Come here, try this.
00:33:12What is she doing?
00:33:14Now be careful,
00:33:15it's really hot.
00:33:18Gosh, that takes me back.
00:33:21Do you know,
00:33:21I haven't tasted anything
00:33:22this fantastic
00:33:23since my grandmother
00:33:23passed away.
00:33:24And are these
00:33:26the famous
00:33:26chocolate chip cookies?
00:33:27Yes, they are.
00:33:29Do you have any
00:33:30molten salt?
00:33:31Uh, yes, I do.
00:33:34You must try
00:33:34sprinkling some
00:33:35on your biscuits,
00:33:36sorry, I mean,
00:33:37cookies,
00:33:38when they're fresh
00:33:39out of the oven.
00:33:39Everything all right?
00:33:47Uh, it's just, um,
00:33:50Gretchen's from the kitchen
00:33:51here for a very long time
00:33:53and she usually
00:33:53doesn't take kindly
00:33:54to suggestions
00:33:55from guests
00:33:56or anyone ever.
00:33:59Forgive me, Gretchen,
00:33:59I didn't mean
00:34:00to ever step the mark.
00:34:02Oh, don't be silly,
00:34:03a marble salt
00:34:03sounds like a perfect idea.
00:34:04Mm, it's delicious.
00:34:14Thanks for the tip.
00:34:15Anytime.
00:34:16Now, everybody
00:34:17out of my kitchen.
00:34:18I'll bring these
00:34:18out in a minute.
00:34:28You've an excellent
00:34:29chef on staff there.
00:34:30Oh, Gretchen
00:34:31is one of our
00:34:32greatest assets.
00:34:32Well, thanks again
00:34:35for the snowshoeing
00:34:35instruction,
00:34:36but if you'll excuse me,
00:34:37I'm going to go
00:34:38and check on Jackson.
00:34:38I hate that he's
00:34:39missing out on all the fun.
00:34:40Let us know
00:34:41if you need anything.
00:34:43Gretchen just took
00:34:44some fresh cookies
00:34:45out of the oven.
00:34:45Oh.
00:34:46They'll be out shortly.
00:34:47I'll be ready.
00:34:52Did you see how
00:34:52he was looking at you?
00:34:54What am I saying?
00:34:56Of course you did.
00:34:57I think he was
00:34:57looking at us.
00:34:58No, girl,
00:34:59his eyes were locked
00:35:00on you.
00:35:01I can feel the heat
00:35:02from here.
00:35:03He was just
00:35:03being friendly.
00:35:05Okay.
00:35:05Well, then,
00:35:06as friendly as fire.
00:35:08You know,
00:35:08he might be
00:35:09the perfect man.
00:35:11Handsome,
00:35:12international,
00:35:13confident,
00:35:14friendly.
00:35:15But I did see
00:35:17how Gretchen
00:35:17warmed up to him.
00:35:18How did he do that?
00:35:19I have no idea.
00:35:21She even took
00:35:22his advice.
00:35:23Do you remember
00:35:23the time I asked her
00:35:24for ranch
00:35:24to dip my fries in?
00:35:26She told me
00:35:26they were perfect
00:35:27and they gave me
00:35:28the cold shoulder
00:35:28for a week.
00:35:29I know.
00:35:31Gretchen's run
00:35:32the kitchen
00:35:32for 20 years here
00:35:33and I've never
00:35:34seen her take
00:35:34advice from anyone.
00:35:36I guess there's
00:35:37just something
00:35:37about Alex.
00:35:41Come on.
00:35:42We got work to do.
00:35:42Wake up,
00:36:09your royal common man.
00:36:10Your slippers are
00:36:12across the room
00:36:13where you left them.
00:36:14No Muriel today.
00:36:16So,
00:36:17you'll be pleased
00:36:17to know
00:36:18we have reception
00:36:18this morning.
00:36:22Well,
00:36:23that'll be mummy
00:36:24checking in,
00:36:25no doubts.
00:36:30Repeatedly.
00:36:34Have you been up
00:36:35for a while?
00:36:36Oh, no,
00:36:36just a couple of hours.
00:36:38I've got an email
00:36:38from work
00:36:38that needs my attention.
00:36:40Everything all right
00:36:41at the office?
00:36:42A few issues
00:36:42with the Everton case.
00:36:43Just need to find
00:36:44somewhere quiet later
00:36:45to concentrate
00:36:45and, you know,
00:36:46sort it out.
00:36:47Can I help in any way?
00:36:48No, no, no.
00:36:48I'm good.
00:36:49I'm good, good.
00:36:50Just,
00:36:50you need to make
00:36:51the most of this trip
00:36:52so you get out there
00:36:52and enjoy yourself.
00:36:54Well,
00:36:54I was hoping
00:36:55to spend some time
00:36:56with Katie today.
00:36:57Perhaps try and convince her
00:36:58that I'm the sort of chap
00:36:59she like to get to know better.
00:37:01You could just tell her
00:37:01you're a prince.
00:37:03That always works.
00:37:04Very funny.
00:37:06I'll just text mother
00:37:07and let her know
00:37:07we're all right
00:37:08and then we can go down
00:37:09for breakfast.
00:37:10Righty-ho.
00:37:21Good morning,
00:37:22Mr. Norton.
00:37:23Good morning.
00:37:24I'd like you to meet Jackson.
00:37:25Hello.
00:37:27So,
00:37:27Alex tells me
00:37:28you have all the hook-ups
00:37:29around here.
00:37:30Well,
00:37:31I do know a thing or two
00:37:33about a thing or two.
00:37:34For breakfast,
00:37:35I recommend
00:37:36the Eggs Benedict.
00:37:37Gretchen makes
00:37:38the best I've ever had.
00:37:40Sounds great.
00:37:41Yeah,
00:37:41I love Eggs Benedict.
00:37:43Nice to meet you.
00:37:44Enjoy your breakfast.
00:37:48Good morning, gentlemen.
00:37:51Loving your festive sweaters
00:37:52again today.
00:37:54Thank you, Katie.
00:37:55Good morning.
00:37:56Well,
00:37:56since it's your first
00:37:57breakfast with us,
00:37:58I'd like to explain.
00:37:59We have coffee,
00:38:00pastries,
00:38:01and cereal over here.
00:38:02And if you would like
00:38:03something hot,
00:38:04Gretchen can make you
00:38:04bacon and eggs
00:38:05or anything else
00:38:06that you'd like.
00:38:07I think I'd like to try
00:38:08the Eggs Benedict.
00:38:09Oh,
00:38:10I see that you've spoken
00:38:11with Mr. Norton, huh?
00:38:13They are delicious.
00:38:14I think I'll go for the same.
00:38:16Wonderful.
00:38:17What do you do
00:38:18have planned today?
00:38:19Well,
00:38:20I need to find a coffee shop
00:38:21or at least
00:38:22someplace quiet.
00:38:23I can get internet.
00:38:24If I stick around here,
00:38:25this guy will just
00:38:26keep interrupting me
00:38:26and I'll never
00:38:27get any work done.
00:38:28What do you expect?
00:38:29We're on holiday.
00:38:30I'll call you a car
00:38:31after breakfast.
00:38:33What do you do,
00:38:33Jackson?
00:38:34I'm a lawyer.
00:38:35Ah,
00:38:35interesting.
00:38:36And are you also
00:38:37a lawyer, Alex?
00:38:40No.
00:38:41Alex here,
00:38:42he was born
00:38:42into the family business.
00:38:44Oh,
00:38:44you're the family prince.
00:38:48I beg your pardon?
00:38:49Did you just call me
00:38:50a prince?
00:38:51Uh,
00:38:52no,
00:38:54I didn't mean
00:38:55to offend you.
00:38:55It's just,
00:38:56my dad used to call me
00:38:57princess when I was little
00:38:58and now that I
00:38:58work in the family business,
00:39:00he jokes that one day
00:39:01I will inherit the kingdom
00:39:02and rule over
00:39:03the Fredonia Inn.
00:39:05Well,
00:39:06that's our Alex,
00:39:07a real prince.
00:39:09Yes,
00:39:09quite.
00:39:11Well,
00:39:12it's silly really,
00:39:13but it still makes me feel
00:39:15good when my dad
00:39:15calls me princess.
00:39:17Katie.
00:39:18Well,
00:39:21I will get Gretchen
00:39:22started on your eggs
00:39:23and see what Astrid needs.
00:39:24Always so much to do
00:39:25on the holidays.
00:39:27Can I help,
00:39:27Dore?
00:39:29Uh,
00:39:30no,
00:39:30of course not.
00:39:31You're here on vacation.
00:39:32I couldn't ask you
00:39:32to do anything.
00:39:33Honestly,
00:39:34Jackson's busy working,
00:39:35so I'm at your service.
00:39:37Well,
00:39:37that's very sweet of you.
00:39:38I'll keep it in mind.
00:39:40Enjoy.
00:39:40Enjoy.
00:39:44You hear that?
00:39:45She thinks I'm sweet.
00:39:46And she likes the idea
00:39:49of being called a princess.
00:39:51She's perfect.
00:39:55It's the return of
00:39:56UpTV's most uplifting
00:39:57Christmas ever,
00:39:58with premiere movies
00:39:59every...
00:40:00Oh, no,
00:40:03please,
00:40:03let me take those from you.
00:40:05No,
00:40:05I wanted to tell Gretchen
00:40:06how much we enjoyed
00:40:06our breakfast.
00:40:07Okay,
00:40:08but I should warn you,
00:40:09yesterday was unusual.
00:40:10She's not usually
00:40:11that friendly.
00:40:12Oh,
00:40:12Alex can be
00:40:13quite a charmer.
00:40:15Well,
00:40:15okay,
00:40:16I'll leave you to it then.
00:40:19Actually,
00:40:19there was one thing.
00:40:20I wondered if you might
00:40:21join me for another walk
00:40:22this morning.
00:40:22I'm still not getting
00:40:23any mobile phone reception.
00:40:24I wish I could,
00:40:25but my handyman
00:40:26cancelled on me
00:40:27this morning.
00:40:27He was supposed
00:40:28to build a bookshelf
00:40:29as a surprise
00:40:30for my dad,
00:40:31but since he cancelled,
00:40:32I guess I have a date
00:40:33with my toolbox
00:40:34this morning.
00:40:37Oh,
00:40:37wait,
00:40:37Katie.
00:40:40Alex can help you
00:40:41with that.
00:40:42Yeah,
00:40:42yeah,
00:40:42no,
00:40:42he's great with his hands.
00:40:43Oh,
00:40:44well,
00:40:45I have seen
00:40:47his handiwork
00:40:48in the kitchen,
00:40:48but I really
00:40:49couldn't ask you
00:40:49to do that.
00:40:50I'll gladly help
00:40:51with a,
00:40:51um,
00:40:52a bookcase.
00:40:53Bookcase.
00:40:54And in return,
00:40:55perhaps you might
00:40:55accompany me
00:40:56for a cup of coffee
00:40:57later on.
00:40:58Sure.
00:40:59Okay,
00:41:00that's a deal then.
00:41:01I guess I'll go
00:41:02get my toolbox.
00:41:04And Jackson,
00:41:05if you're free later,
00:41:05you should join us
00:41:06for coffee.
00:41:06Sure.
00:41:07You will definitely
00:41:11not be free,
00:41:11and what are you
00:41:12thinking?
00:41:12I don't know the
00:41:12first thing about DIY.
00:41:14Uh,
00:41:14hello,
00:41:15just follow the
00:41:15instructions.
00:41:17Easy for you to see.
00:41:18Your dad's in construction,
00:41:19you grew up around
00:41:19this kind of thing.
00:41:20Listen,
00:41:21you can thank me later.
00:41:23I just got you
00:41:24a date with the princess.
00:41:26Yes,
00:41:26you did.
00:41:26Mm-hmm.
00:41:27Okay.
00:41:27Alex,
00:41:35you're really
00:41:35a lifesaver.
00:41:36I can't have
00:41:37the guests arrive
00:41:38tomorrow with the room
00:41:39still looking like this.
00:41:42Yes,
00:41:42of course.
00:41:43Um,
00:41:43yeah,
00:41:43it's,
00:41:44um,
00:41:45I rather hope Jackson
00:41:46didn't oversell my abilities
00:41:47on this front.
00:41:48Well,
00:41:48I guess I shouldn't have
00:41:49taken everything
00:41:50all out at once.
00:41:50I thought once the handyman
00:41:51cancelled,
00:41:52I could have just
00:41:52put it together quickly.
00:41:54Yes,
00:41:54well,
00:41:55I'm happy to help,
00:41:56if I can.
00:41:57Well,
00:41:59I guess let me know
00:42:00if you need anything else.
00:42:09Right.
00:42:22I'm going to kill Jackson.
00:42:27Come and Alex,
00:42:29get it together.
00:42:31We're going to be
00:42:32ruling a country someday.
00:42:34Surely you can manage
00:42:35a bookcase.
00:42:35and you can't win.
00:42:47Cuddled and snuggle
00:42:48and huddle with you
00:42:51I wonder my wishes
00:42:54are all coming true
00:42:57It's magical moments
00:42:59Just keep on flowing
00:43:02Your sugar sweet kisses
00:43:05Who could resist this?
00:43:10Mists all hanging, carols playing
00:43:12Lights all gleaning, my heart's singing
00:43:15It's a jolly good day
00:43:17It's a jolly good day
00:43:18It's a jolly good day
00:43:20It's a jolly good day
00:43:21We've decked a hall and Coco's calling
00:43:24We're loving this weather, snowed in together
00:43:27It's a jolly good day
00:43:29It's a jolly good day
00:43:31To be your baby
00:43:33Hi, how's it going in there?
00:43:40Great. Almost finished, in fact.
00:43:43Oh, can I see it?
00:43:45Yes, well, when I say almost finished,
00:43:46I mean it still needs a minor adjustment or two,
00:43:49you know, a tweak, perhaps.
00:43:52And I really would like it to be perfect
00:43:53when I show it to you.
00:43:55Okay.
00:43:56Was there something else?
00:43:57Uh, yes, there was something.
00:43:59I really hate to bother you again, though.
00:44:02Anything, as long as it doesn't involve millions of screws.
00:44:05No, not a single screw.
00:44:07Would you mind coming with me into town tomorrow
00:44:09to pick up some extra firewood?
00:44:10Mr. Norton thinks the storm's going to be worse
00:44:12than they're predicting.
00:44:13Of course.
00:44:14Better to be safe than sorry.
00:44:15My dad always says that, too.
00:44:17Better to have it and not need it
00:44:18than need it and not have it.
00:44:19Well, he sounds like a wise man.
00:44:21Well, good night.
00:44:23Good night.
00:44:23Good night.
00:44:34Have you heard from Alexander?
00:44:41No, I haven't.
00:44:43Why did something happen?
00:44:45How should I know?
00:44:46All I've had is one little text this morning.
00:44:48No other updates.
00:44:49No pictures.
00:44:50No, I love you, mother.
00:44:52Darling, he loves you.
00:44:54There's no reason for concern.
00:44:57Just be thankful for any news.
00:44:59I'm sure he and Jackson are just fine.
00:45:02Well, I hope you're right.
00:45:04Since you agreed to let him go.
00:45:06Did your grandmother teach you how to make bread?
00:45:17She did.
00:45:18When I was little, I spent every summer
00:45:20in the Bulgarian countryside with her.
00:45:21Oh, your mother liked to cook, too?
00:45:23I think she used to cook a lot with my grandma
00:45:25before she married my dad.
00:45:27Then things changed.
00:45:29Oh, why?
00:45:30Your father didn't like her cooking?
00:45:31That's not quite what I'm saying.
00:45:33We're not really the spend-time-in-the-kitchen
00:45:35kind of family.
00:45:36My parents were always working.
00:45:38Oh, so more like ready-made meals.
00:45:41You could say that, yes.
00:45:45What are we listening to?
00:45:49Alex is cooking with Gritin,
00:45:50and she's asking him questions about his childhood.
00:45:53Sounds like his parents worked really hard
00:45:55to support the family.
00:45:57Maybe he grew up poor,
00:45:59and he's embarrassed to talk about his family with you.
00:46:02Ah, there you are.
00:46:17Thanks again for offering to build the bookcase.
00:46:19Yes, about that.
00:46:20It's not exactly, um, perfect.
00:46:23Don't be modest.
00:46:24I want to see it when we get back.
00:46:26Is Jackson joining us?
00:46:27No, he's already gone to the cafe to work.
00:46:28I'm sorry he's missing so much of your vacation.
00:46:33Me too.
00:46:37You drive.
00:46:40Me?
00:46:41Yeah, don't worry.
00:46:43It's not a standard.
00:46:48Right.
00:46:49You guys drive on the, um...
00:46:50Opposite side.
00:46:52Wrong side.
00:46:53Wrong side.
00:46:53Well, of course, I'm used to a...
00:47:00manual gearbox,
00:47:01so these American automatics should be...
00:47:07simple.
00:47:15Payment is promised.
00:47:20Thanks again for all your help.
00:47:21My pleasure.
00:47:25Gretchen added a few extra cookies to the bag
00:47:27when she knew they were for you.
00:47:29How sweet of her.
00:47:31I think that is the first time
00:47:33in the history of the Fredonia Inn
00:47:34I've heard anyone refer to Gretchen as sweet.
00:47:39Still trying to figure you out, Alex.
00:47:42How so?
00:47:44Well,
00:47:44I guess there's just...
00:47:48something about you
00:47:50that draws people to you.
00:47:52Even Gretchen.
00:47:54Even you?
00:47:58Yes.
00:47:59Even me.
00:48:01I mean, I have so much to get done before Christmas,
00:48:03and I find myself sitting here
00:48:05having coffee and cookies with you.
00:48:07Well, I'd say we've earned it.
00:48:10Yes.
00:48:11We have.
00:48:13You do seem to put a lot of pressure on yourself.
00:48:15I'm trying to get my parents
00:48:17to let me run the inn on my own,
00:48:19and they're having a little trouble letting go.
00:48:22And you're hoping that by demonstrating
00:48:23that you can handle Christmas,
00:48:25they'll believe that you can handle everything?
00:48:27Exactly.
00:48:28You get everything, don't you?
00:48:31I mean, if it helps,
00:48:32I could write a letter
00:48:34telling your parents all about
00:48:35the wonderful service
00:48:35that Jackson and I received
00:48:36whilst we were here.
00:48:37You do that?
00:48:38Of course.
00:48:40Well, thank you very much.
00:48:42Cheers.
00:48:42Cheers.
00:48:57Oh, we should probably get going.
00:49:00Go on.
00:49:08Heads up!
00:49:11Oh, you wouldn't.
00:49:13I might.
00:49:17You just did that.
00:49:19I did.
00:49:20Now you're going to get it.
00:49:23You might not know,
00:49:24but I played fifth grade softball.
00:49:26Okay?
00:49:26Bring it on.
00:49:27I used to play a bit of cricket myself.
00:49:30Ow!
00:49:34Wait, truth, truth, truth, truth.
00:49:40Oh, no.
00:49:43Something wrong?
00:49:45Um, we should really go.
00:49:48Of course.
00:49:50Do you mind if we pop into the cafe
00:49:51to see if Jackson is still there?
00:49:53Sure.
00:49:53Um, we got to hurry, though, okay?
00:49:54Okay.
00:49:54Next time you think about volunteering me
00:50:00to stack firewood,
00:50:01well, don't.
00:50:02Oh, come on.
00:50:03It wasn't that bad.
00:50:04You don't hear me complaining,
00:50:05and I had to load and unload the truck.
00:50:07Yeah, speaking of that truck,
00:50:09as your legal counsel,
00:50:10I'd advise you not to drive anymore.
00:50:12You don't even have a license.
00:50:14Is everything okay?
00:50:15Yes, we're fine, thank you.
00:50:16Jackson's just a little bit grumpy.
00:50:18Well, Katie's been telling me
00:50:20how helpful you two have been the last few days.
00:50:22Well, it's been rather a lot of fun.
00:50:23You don't know where she is by any chance, do you?
00:50:25Well, I do.
00:50:25She's upstairs, admiring your handiwork with the bookcase.
00:50:30Right.
00:50:32Be right back.
00:50:37Hmm.
00:50:37Casey, I could explain.
00:50:49Gotta admit, you had me fooled.
00:50:51Never heard of tweaking a bookcase.
00:50:53I thought it was going to be a total disaster.
00:50:58Well, that's our Alex.
00:51:00Always joking around.
00:51:01Yes.
00:51:03How'd you go in there, I suppose?
00:51:05Really, thank you both for all your help.
00:51:07There's always so much to do,
00:51:09but out on top of that Christmas,
00:51:10and now this storm.
00:51:12Welcome.
00:51:13I'm just sorry that you don't have guests here
00:51:15to appreciate this fine bookcase.
00:51:18No, it doesn't matter.
00:51:19It's a perfect surprise for my dad.
00:51:21He'll love it.
00:51:23Well, I've got a few more things to do.
00:51:34How did you do this?
00:51:37Do what?
00:51:38The bookcase.
00:51:39What are you talking about?
00:51:41Seriously, this is not how I left it.
00:51:43There was a whole pile of screws
00:51:45and other things I don't even know the names of,
00:51:47and the whole thing looked like it was about to collapse,
00:51:48and I did not stack the instructions neatly.
00:51:50I was about to burn them, frankly.
00:51:52OK, Alexander, I think you're letting this
00:51:56being normal stuff go to your head.
00:51:58I am not Harold or Muriel.
00:52:00It's not my job to follow you around
00:52:02or cleaning up after you.
00:52:03Was the drink too long?
00:52:26Oh, no, no.
00:52:27It wasn't so bad.
00:52:28It was all right.
00:52:29All right.
00:52:29Your dad's going to be so excited to see you.
00:52:32Yeah, how does he see him?
00:52:33He hasn't been answering my calls.
00:52:34We haven't had any service because of the snow,
00:52:36but he's doing pretty well, considering.
00:52:38Oh, does Katie have a boyfriend?
00:52:41She hasn't mentioned one.
00:52:44You know, it meant the world to us
00:52:45that you all came to Mom's funeral.
00:52:47We wouldn't have missed it.
00:52:48You guys are like family to us.
00:52:49Oh, I'm sorry, Alex,
00:52:55but those two are definitely more than friends.
00:53:00Of course, someone as much as Katie
00:53:01had to have a boyfriend.
00:53:05Come on.
00:53:06Let's go upstairs.
00:53:08You don't need to watch any more of this.
00:53:09When is she getting in again?
00:53:29Later on.
00:53:33Marvelous.
00:53:33Come on.
00:53:34Let's get something to eat.
00:53:35Oh, oh, Alex, Jackson, come over here.
00:53:40I want to introduce you to someone.
00:53:41This is my son, William.
00:53:44William, these are my friends, Alex and Jackson.
00:53:47Your son, William.
00:53:49Yes, that's what Mr. Norton said.
00:53:52Nice to meet you, William.
00:53:53We've really enjoyed getting to know your father.
00:53:56Yes, Dad was just telling me about the two of you guys.
00:53:58He said you're from a small country in Europe.
00:54:01I'm actually traveling through Europe regularly,
00:54:03so which country are you from?
00:54:04Oh, yeah, it's Latvia.
00:54:08Latvia.
00:54:10Amazing.
00:54:11Yeah, I've been to those countries.
00:54:12Yeah, where specifically?
00:54:14You here and there?
00:54:15Oh, just all around, really, just around.
00:54:23So I didn't try ex-Benedict,
00:54:25but I did make your favorite William eggs over easy on toast.
00:54:30Oh, um, sounds like I'm needed in the kitchen.
00:54:34Excuse me.
00:54:36Enjoy your eggs.
00:54:40Looks like gigs over, uh, charcoal.
00:54:43Well, at least she tried.
00:54:45Why is Katie in the kitchen anyway?
00:54:46Oh, we got, uh, over two feet of snow last night,
00:54:49which means we're snowed in.
00:54:50Unfortunately, that means that Gretchen has snowed out.
00:54:54Wait, sorry, snowed out?
00:54:55How long for?
00:54:56Well, it usually takes a few days for county services
00:54:58to clear the small roads like the one up to the inn.
00:55:01But, uh...
00:55:02Everything going okay in the kitchen?
00:55:05Yes.
00:55:06Everything is under control.
00:55:07Can I make you two eggs?
00:55:08I think I'll stick with the coffee and pastries this morning.
00:55:16Me too.
00:55:17Okay.
00:55:18Katie, may I use the Inns landline?
00:55:20It seems that I need to call home
00:55:21and let my parents know that I won't be home for Christmas.
00:55:23Unfortunately, everything's out.
00:55:24No internet, no phones.
00:55:26But at least we have power.
00:55:28That's staying positive, Katie.
00:55:30Look, I know you two were hoping to fly out tonight,
00:55:33but unless you have a snowplow in your suitcases
00:55:36underneath all those Christmas sweaters you brought,
00:55:38I...
00:55:39I don't think it's gonna happen.
00:55:41Afraid not.
00:55:57Oh.
00:55:58You're not going outside, are you?
00:56:00Yes, I need to call my mother and let her know what's going on.
00:56:03She'll be frantic.
00:56:04That's not a good idea.
00:56:05Yeah, she'll have even more to worry about
00:56:07if you get lost in a snowdrift.
00:56:08It's dangerous out there.
00:56:11Look, there's worse places to be snowed in.
00:56:14Why don't you sit down and join me for a bit?
00:56:23Feels rather quiet around here all of a sudden.
00:56:25Well, I'm not sure where Astrid is,
00:56:27but Katie's in the kitchen
00:56:29and William is, uh, preparing for the proposal.
00:56:34Does Katie know about this?
00:56:35Yeah.
00:56:36Apparently she's helping to plan it.
00:56:38It hardly sounds romantic.
00:56:40Oh, I'm sure it'll be quite romantic.
00:56:45I'm sorry, I'm feeling rather hot all of a sudden.
00:56:47I'm going to go upstairs and change.
00:56:48Oh, Alex, I forgot to ask you.
00:56:52What did Katie think of your handiwork?
00:56:55How do you mean?
00:56:56Well, you know, the bookcase.
00:56:59Was she impressed?
00:57:01That was you.
00:57:04I had to take the whole thing apart and start over,
00:57:07but, um, I think it turned out rather well, don't you?
00:57:11Yes, it was perfect.
00:57:12Does Katie know that it was you?
00:57:14Of course not.
00:57:15I knew you wanted to impress her.
00:57:17Why would you do that for me?
00:57:19Why wouldn't I?
00:57:21It's obvious she likes you.
00:57:27Are you okay, Alex?
00:57:28Yes, just trying to wrap my head around American culture.
00:57:32Oh, uh, wait.
00:57:33I wanted to see if maybe you could help me
00:57:34get a few boxes from the basement.
00:57:37Wouldn't you rather William helped you with that?
00:57:39I asked him, but he's finishing something up.
00:57:40Oh, I can help you.
00:57:42Uh, sit tight, Mr. Norton.
00:57:43I'm fairly confident I owe you a favor.
00:57:47After you.
00:57:53You have been in the basement before, right?
00:57:55The basement?
00:57:56No.
00:57:57Cellar?
00:57:59No.
00:58:00It'll be an adventure.
00:58:10There you are.
00:58:21I've been looking for you everywhere.
00:58:26At least you're not frantically pacing around the castle anymore.
00:58:30You are not funny.
00:58:33I'm sure Alexander is just fine.
00:58:36If he was fine, he would have called or texted by now.
00:58:39I talked to our weather bureau,
00:58:41and they confirmed that the state of New York
00:58:43has been blanketed by snow.
00:58:45And in many places, phones and the internet
00:58:47are absolutely useless.
00:58:49I'm certain
00:58:50that he's tucked away safely at the inn.
00:58:53Where are you going?
00:58:59To pack.
00:59:00I'm going to the Fredonia Inn
00:59:02to rescue my son.
00:59:03I'm going to the Fredonia Inn
00:59:05to rescue my son.
00:59:17Okay.
00:59:23How long do you think the roads will be closed for?
00:59:25Um, probably a few days.
00:59:27Since we're so remote out here,
00:59:28it usually takes a while for the snowplows to get to us.
00:59:31I'm sorry you're going to miss Christmas with your family.
00:59:36I'm sure we'll have a wonderful Christmas here.
00:59:38I just rather hate the idea
00:59:39that my parents are worrying about me.
00:59:41I do wish I could contact them.
00:59:48I'm curious.
00:59:49How did the inn get its name?
00:59:50It's one of my dad's favorite stories.
00:59:52After my parents purchased the inn,
00:59:54they named it after a small country in Europe
00:59:56that they stumbled upon on their honeymoon
00:59:57called Fredonia.
00:59:59My dad thought it was magical
01:00:01and wanted to bring some of the magic back here.
01:00:03What an extraordinary story.
01:00:11Huh.
01:00:12Look what I found.
01:00:14Oh.
01:00:15My dad used to wear that every year
01:00:17when we were kids.
01:00:18It looks authentic.
01:00:19Do you mind if I try it on?
01:00:20Knock yourself out.
01:00:23Oh.
01:00:23Found it.
01:00:24Oh, great.
01:00:27Oh, great.
01:00:27Oh, great.
01:00:27Oh, great.
01:00:27Oh, great.
01:00:27Oh, great.
01:00:29Oh, great.
01:00:31Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:37Oh, great.
01:00:38Oh, great.
01:00:38Oh, great.
01:00:38Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:39Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:41Oh, great.
01:00:43Oh, great.
01:00:43Oh, great.
01:00:54Oh, does this mean the same thing here as it does in my country?
01:01:13Well, I don't know what it means in your country, but here, when two people stand under it, I kiss.
01:01:24I'm sorry, why did you say you were sorry for kissing me?
01:01:33Because of William. His father told me he's about to propose.
01:01:37Not to me. William and I are like brother and sister. He's proposing to his girlfriend, who is supposed to fly in tomorrow.
01:01:44So you guys aren't together?
01:01:54Then I told her that it would never have come to pass.
01:02:01I don't know. We have fun.
01:02:07Oh, um, we found the box.
01:02:10And the father Christmas suit.
01:02:12I can see that, Alex.
01:02:14I didn't think it was possible for you and Jackson to get any more festive than all those Christmas sweaters you wear.
01:02:20Yeah, I've been meaning to ask why none of you are wearing your Christmas jumpers.
01:02:23I mean, we thought that was an American tradition, no?
01:02:27We thought it was a tradition from your country.
01:02:29Kind of like an advent calendar.
01:02:31You wear a different Christmas sweater every day, I guess.
01:02:35What's going on?
01:02:36What do you mean?
01:02:37Something's changed between you two.
01:02:39I'll fill you in later.
01:02:40Oh, William, what's wrong?
01:02:49I was hoping I could figure out a way to get Susan here for the Christmas proposal, but I don't see how it's going to be possible.
01:02:56Oh.
01:02:57Sorry, wait.
01:02:57Sorry, I feel like I'm missing something here.
01:03:00Who is Susan?
01:03:02Susan is William's girlfriend.
01:03:07I do wish I could help.
01:03:08Katie was just telling me about your plans.
01:03:11I've used every connection I have, but the road to the inn is just too remote.
01:03:15Well, thankfully, they're not predicting any more snow.
01:03:18Yeah, well, that doesn't help me now.
01:03:20Everything is messed up.
01:03:22Susan can't get here for the proposal, and Alex and Jackson can't get back to their families.
01:03:27And now there are vacancies at Christmas?
01:03:30There's never been vacancies at Christmas.
01:03:32It's not your fault.
01:03:32You can't control the weather.
01:03:34Exactly.
01:03:35I know.
01:03:37I just feel like I've let everybody down.
01:03:40Look, let's make the best of the situation.
01:03:43It's Christmas.
01:03:44Yes.
01:03:45And I just helped Gretchen unload a large food delivery, so at least we won't go hungry.
01:03:48We'll be fine as long as Katie promises not to cook.
01:03:51William.
01:03:52I have an idea.
01:03:56We could do what my family did for Christmas.
01:03:59We didn't have much money, so everyone came up with an activity for all of us to do together.
01:04:03That sounds splendid.
01:04:05That's what a marvelous idea.
01:04:07I love it.
01:04:08Well, let's all come up with a few ideas, and we'll share them at dinner.
01:04:11Great.
01:04:12Great.
01:04:12Now, the castle can take care of itself while we're gone.
01:04:26I want you two to enjoy Christmas with your families.
01:04:29You'd better listen.
01:04:30I may be king of Fredonia, but my wife is in charge of the castle.
01:04:35Thank you, ma'am.
01:04:36I may be king of Fredonia.
01:05:06So I figured I couldn't kill anyone with sandwiches.
01:05:09So dig in.
01:05:10Nice.
01:05:11All right.
01:05:12Let's go.
01:05:14All right.
01:05:15Yeah.
01:05:16I hope everyone had time to think of some good ideas.
01:05:19Why don't you kick us off?
01:05:22Sure.
01:05:24So I'm going to go a little old school with my idea.
01:05:26When we were growing up, we always used to string popcorn and cranberries for the treat.
01:05:30Oh.
01:05:30In fact, I'm not really sure why we stopped.
01:05:33We used to do that, too.
01:05:34We would always share stories while we were stringing.
01:05:37That's exactly why I thought it would be a good idea.
01:05:40Okay.
01:05:41Who's next?
01:05:43Okay.
01:05:43I'll go.
01:05:44Don't judge.
01:05:45This is going to make me sound like a little kid.
01:05:48I used to read Twas the Night Before Christmas every Christmas Eve.
01:05:52Maybe we could read it together.
01:05:54I love that story.
01:05:55Although where we come from is called A Visit from St. Nick.
01:05:57Do you have a copy with you?
01:05:58Of course.
01:06:00How about you, William?
01:06:02Well, I remember some epic cookie decorating contests here back when we were kids.
01:06:07Oh.
01:06:07Yes.
01:06:08Those were the best.
01:06:09And if I'm not mistaken, I think I'm still writing champion.
01:06:13It's only because we haven't competed in years.
01:06:16Still champion.
01:06:20What about you, Alex?
01:06:21Well, this is both of our idea.
01:06:25Stand by.
01:06:26Oh.
01:06:27Surprise.
01:06:29Good day.
01:06:30Hmm.
01:06:31Oh, this looks lovely.
01:06:32What did you put in here?
01:06:34Look at those guys.
01:06:35Yeah.
01:06:36All right.
01:06:37So, we'd like you all to wear Christmas jumpers with us.
01:06:41Oh.
01:06:42And don't worry.
01:06:43Don't worry.
01:06:43Fancy for everyone.
01:06:46Don't laugh until you've tried it, William.
01:06:48It's hard not to feel festive in one of these guys.
01:06:50I picked this one out especially for you.
01:06:51Oh.
01:06:52Nice.
01:06:54Very nice.
01:06:57Well, I guess that leaves you, Mr. Norton.
01:06:59Yeah.
01:06:59What's your favorite Christmas tradition?
01:07:01Well, mine is already happening.
01:07:05I know we're missing a few people, but there's nothing I can think of that's better than spending
01:07:11Christmas at the Fredonia Inn surrounded by the people I love the most.
01:07:16And that's the best one of all.
01:07:17Hmm.
01:07:18To Christmas traditions, old and new.
01:07:20Oh.
01:07:22Cheers.
01:07:23Cheers.
01:07:24Cheers.
01:07:37So, hold on.
01:07:38How did you figure out that Katie and William aren't dating?
01:07:42Funny story, actually.
01:07:44So, after we accidentally kissed in the cellar, we each felt bad about the other's relationship.
01:07:48Whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:07:48Hold on.
01:07:48Sorry.
01:07:49There's a lot to unpack with what you just said.
01:07:51You two accidentally kissed in the cellar.
01:07:55We did.
01:07:55And it was great.
01:07:57But then I was worried about her and William, and that's when she told me that they're just
01:08:00friends.
01:08:01Oh.
01:08:01But then why was Katie worried?
01:08:04No, I mean, you know, you've just got too much royal baggage, that's all.
01:08:08Yes, well, it's that royal baggage that makes me afraid to tell her the truth about who I am.
01:08:12Look, she's going to find out.
01:08:14You need to tell her sooner rather than later.
01:08:15Oh, you really have evolved.
01:08:24Setting your own alarm, Muriel will be out of the job.
01:08:28Very funny.
01:08:34Night, Jackson.
01:08:36Good night, Alex.
01:08:45Good night.
01:09:15Gretchen, how on earth did you get here?
01:09:25Alex.
01:09:28Did you make all those pastries?
01:09:30I did.
01:09:31And now I'm making cookies for the decorating contest.
01:09:35Wow.
01:09:36Um, you must have been up for hours.
01:09:38I really wanted to get everything ready before you came down, but, um, I couldn't seem to find
01:09:41the coffee.
01:09:42Let me do that.
01:09:43I might be terrible at eggs, but coffee, I can handle.
01:09:52Well, well, well.
01:09:54What would your mother think if she saw you now?
01:10:00Alexander, the printer.
01:10:03Oh.
01:10:03The printer.
01:10:06Alex, you didn't tell me your family had a printing business.
01:10:09Well, you've just been so incredibly busy and, um...
01:10:13Jackson.
01:10:14Yes?
01:10:15Alex, why don't you make the coffee?
01:10:17Certainly, yep.
01:10:18No trouble.
01:10:20I, uh, have a lot less to do because of you, but, um, I guess I could get started on a few
01:10:27things.
01:10:28I'll catch up with you two later.
01:10:30Okay.
01:10:32See you.
01:10:32Okay, you know that was your chance to tell her, right?
01:10:42I think I need to tell her alone.
01:10:46For those of you who are new to this, there is only one first place ribbon.
01:10:50And Mr. Norton has kindly agreed to be our judge.
01:10:53I'm going to stay out here while you decorate, since I'm related to one of the participants.
01:11:00Uh, remember, I'm also like a daughter to you.
01:11:04My point exactly.
01:11:05No influencing the judge.
01:11:07Now, I'll give you all 30 minutes.
01:11:10Go.
01:11:11Okay.
01:11:12Okay.
01:11:16Oh, no.
01:11:23I've got to fix that now.
01:11:50Time's up.
01:11:53Astrid, will you and only you bring the cookies out for me to judge?
01:12:01Wow.
01:12:02My dad is taking this really seriously.
01:12:04Well, it is very serious.
01:12:05Some people have a title to defend.
01:12:13Well, that was fast.
01:12:15It was an easy decision.
01:12:17And the winner is this perfectly decorated cookie.
01:12:21Hey, that's mine.
01:12:23Well, then this is for you.
01:12:31Wow.
01:12:33Maybe you two should have focused on your own cookies instead of each other's.
01:12:41Nice job, Alex.
01:12:44I'm having a great time.
01:12:56Well, me too.
01:12:58Great company.
01:12:58Would you all mind clearing the table?
01:13:04Dinner's almost ready in here.
01:13:06Of course.
01:13:07Um, do you need an extra hand in the kitchen?
01:13:08It's all under control.
01:13:10Okay.
01:13:12It's all under control.
01:13:14What the?
01:13:15That snow cloud?
01:13:20It can't be.
01:13:27Jackson?
01:13:28Where's Alexander?
01:13:30Is he okay?
01:13:30Is he safe?
01:13:31He's fine, Queen Sophia.
01:13:33He's in the kitchen.
01:13:34So, who's hungry?
01:13:43Mother.
01:13:46Father.
01:13:47What?
01:13:51I mean, how did you get here?
01:13:52The roads were all closed.
01:13:54I tried to call, but we haven't got any reception.
01:13:57Well, you didn't try very hard.
01:13:59The first snow plow driver we came across was willing to clear the road for us.
01:14:02For a very large sum of money.
01:14:04There is no price too great to spend Christmas with our son.
01:14:07Alexander, why are you wearing an apron?
01:14:12And that ridiculous jumper?
01:14:15Jackson, why is my son wearing an apron?
01:14:17He's been cooking Christmas Eve dinner for all of us.
01:14:23I'll explain everything, Mother, I promise.
01:14:29I think we'd better talk.
01:14:37What I love the most about the...
01:14:45Katie, please let me explain.
01:14:51Your mother is a queen, and so that makes you a...
01:14:55a prince?
01:14:59Yes.
01:15:01I'm Prince Alexander from a small European country called Fredonia.
01:15:06Fredonia.
01:15:07Is this some kind of prank?
01:15:12No, of course not.
01:15:15I've wanted to come to this inn ever since I found out there was a place in America with the same name.
01:15:23So why the, um...
01:15:26Why lie about who you are?
01:15:29You're a prince, not a printer.
01:15:31I know.
01:15:31Do you know, all of my life I've been catered to by my parents and my butner and everybody else.
01:15:42I didn't say anything because I wanted to come here to try and experience what it is to be a normal person.
01:15:48Katie, I never lied about who I am.
01:15:53It's just what I do.
01:15:58And I promise that you do know the real me.
01:16:00These last few days, this is the first time since I was a child visiting my grandmother that I feel like I've had the opportunity to be me and not some prince that everybody expects me to be.
01:16:13I don't know what to say.
01:16:15I don't know what to say.
01:16:16Alex.
01:16:17I...
01:16:18Alexander.
01:16:19I...
01:16:20Or do I call you Prince Alex?
01:16:23Just Alex.
01:16:24Meet my parents and have dinner.
01:16:25If you don't want to pursue anything after that, I'll quite understand.
01:16:31But don't miss out on your Christmas because of me.
01:16:36You've worked so hard for it.
01:16:40You've worked so hard for it.
01:17:00We didn't do what's going to do.
01:17:01We didn't do what's going to do.
01:17:02I mean, you don't spread his...
01:17:08Katie, Jackson has told my husband and I that you are very special, and you've captured
01:17:15our son's heart.
01:17:16Well, to be honest, a man named Alex, he captured my heart.
01:17:25Let's all celebrate and enjoy this feast that our son, Alex, has prepared.
01:17:38And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all
01:17:46a good night.
01:17:51That was the perfect end to Christmas Eve.
01:17:54I don't suppose you have an extra room for us to stay in?
01:18:01As a matter of fact, we have plenty of rooms.
01:18:03By the way, do you know where William went?
01:18:08Yes, he borrowed your truck to go and pick up Susan at the airport.
01:18:12I'm just getting a text.
01:18:16It's William.
01:18:17They're engaged.
01:18:20Congratulations.
01:18:25Gretchen, what are you doing here?
01:18:31When I saw the roads were cleared, I came to make sure y'all had starved.
01:18:36Who are you?
01:18:38Who are you?
01:18:45I was looking for you.
01:18:46Everything all right?
01:18:47I was just thinking about how well everything turned out.
01:19:03You know, your parents are pretty amazing.
01:19:06We're both very lucky to have such wonderful parents.
01:19:10What do you have there?
01:19:12Well, it's just something my mom left me to open on Christmas Day.
01:19:17Well, it's past midnight.
01:19:19You should open it.
01:19:22You should open it.
01:19:46Katie Miller, proprietor.
01:19:51I guess this Christmas really wasn't a test.
01:19:55They believed in me.
01:19:57Of course they do.
01:20:06So, where does that leave us?
01:20:10So long as we're together, it doesn't matter.
01:20:12In either place, you'll be the princess of Fredonia.
01:20:34Welcome home, sir.
01:20:36Thank you, Harold.
01:20:42Welcome to Fredonia.
01:20:48My parents were right.
01:20:51Fredonia really is a magical place.
01:20:53Please.
01:20:54Princess to me.
01:20:56I feel like a princess.
01:21:00Queen of the ball.
01:21:03Dancing on clouds.
01:21:06As the snowflakes fall.
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