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A Royal Christmas Hope (2025) – Best Hallmark Christmas Romance & Cozy Holiday Movies 2025
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00:00:00Oh, in anxious is dead
00:00:08Shepherds, where this jubilee
00:00:20Why your joyous dreams belong
00:00:25What the gladsome tidings be
00:00:29Which is black, you have me saw
00:00:33Oh, a-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
00:00:41Yeah, in your dressage day
00:00:45Oh, a-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
00:00:52Merry Christmas!
00:00:55Merry Christmas!
00:00:59Hi Becky.
00:01:24Morning.
00:01:25Hi.
00:01:26Hi.
00:01:27I have no idea what to get my mom for this.
00:01:34I didn't.
00:01:35But you know what's wonderful is that I found this great candle on sale for you.
00:01:41Hey guys.
00:01:42Did you get something?
00:01:44It's okay.
00:01:45Come grab a plate.
00:01:48Hi.
00:01:49Oh.
00:01:50That's a really good turnout today.
00:01:51Yeah.
00:01:52I mean, a couple weeks until Christmas.
00:01:53Always our busiest time.
00:01:54Hey, you got a second?
00:01:55Hey, you got a second?
00:01:56Yeah.
00:01:57General Foods pulled out.
00:01:58General Foods pulled out.
00:01:59What?
00:02:00What did they say?
00:02:01They apologized.
00:02:02Said that it's been a tough year for them and that they've been forced to cut back on charitable
00:02:08donations.
00:02:09You're really counting on them.
00:02:10I know.
00:02:11Okay.
00:02:12What exactly had they committed to?
00:02:16Uh, after everything's counted, probably three to four hundred hot meals.
00:02:17Okay.
00:02:18Uh, we're just, we're gonna have to make up for it somewhere else.
00:02:19Yeah.
00:02:20Uh, good news though.
00:02:21Value Mart has agreed to sell us some of their return toys for pennies on the dollar.
00:02:22Uh, we're just, we're gonna have to make up for it somewhere else.
00:02:23Yeah.
00:02:24Uh, good news though.
00:02:25Value Mart has agreed to sell us some of their return toys for pennies on the dollar.
00:02:26We're gonna make a lot of kids happy this Christmas.
00:02:27Is that something?
00:02:28I guess.
00:02:29I guess.
00:02:30Uh, I guess.
00:02:31You're not counting on them.
00:02:32I know.
00:02:33Okay.
00:02:34What exactly had they committed to?
00:02:35Uh, after everything's counted, probably three to four hundred hot meals.
00:02:38Okay.
00:02:39Uh, we're just, we're gonna have to make up for it somewhere else.
00:02:44Yeah.
00:02:45Uh, good news though.
00:02:47Value Mart has agreed to sell us some of their return toys for pennies on the dollar.
00:02:51We're gonna make a lot of kids happy this Christmas.
00:02:54Is that something?
00:02:55I guess.
00:02:56There's only so much you can do, Julia.
00:03:00You taught me that.
00:03:03I know.
00:03:04It just, it just seems like there's more and more families who need our help every year.
00:03:09Well, that's why you started Hope for All, isn't it?
00:03:12Yeah.
00:03:13But if we don't have the money to keep going, then they're all gonna be...
00:03:18Well, there's always that one solution, you know?
00:03:23Mm.
00:03:24No.
00:03:25No.
00:03:26We're not canceling the tree lighting ceremony.
00:03:29It is our biggest event of the year.
00:03:30Mm-mm.
00:03:31Okay.
00:03:32I know.
00:03:33I do.
00:03:34All I'm saying is that it's that one thing that doesn't directly help those in need.
00:03:40Yeah, but there are some things that are just as important as food and clothing.
00:03:44Hope.
00:03:45And that is what the tree lighting brings, okay?
00:03:51So we are not going to cancel it.
00:03:53Okay.
00:03:54Okay?
00:03:55Okay.
00:03:56Deal?
00:03:57Deal.
00:03:58Deal.
00:03:59Deal.
00:04:00Deal.
00:04:01Deal.
00:04:02Deal.
00:04:03Deal.
00:04:04Deal.
00:04:05Deal.
00:04:06Deal.
00:04:07Deal.
00:04:08Deal.
00:04:09Deal.
00:04:10Deal.
00:04:11Deal.
00:04:12Deal.
00:04:13Deal.
00:04:14Deal.
00:04:15So you've heard?
00:04:16It's absolutely out of the question.
00:04:18Why?
00:04:19Do I have to remind you of all your royal Christmas duties?
00:04:24You and father can handle them.
00:04:26Oh.
00:04:27We have our own commitments.
00:04:29Then the princess.
00:04:30It's out of the question.
00:04:32Son, what's this all about?
00:04:35I don't know.
00:04:37I...
00:04:38I have spent every Christmas here in St. Monica since I was a child.
00:04:42It would be nice to experience the holidays somewhere else.
00:04:46Most people dream of coming here for Christmas.
00:04:53In January.
00:04:54Take a month's vacation if you need it.
00:04:56But spend Christmas with us, like always.
00:05:01I'm sorry, but my mind is made up.
00:05:05Well, where are you planning on going for this trip?
00:05:08America.
00:05:11America?
00:05:12I've not been there since I was a child.
00:05:14I've made all the arrangements.
00:05:15It's one Christmas.
00:05:17It's not going to be an annual thing.
00:05:20But I need to do this.
00:05:22For me.
00:05:23On one condition.
00:05:27You take a chaperone with you.
00:05:29Who?
00:05:32Malcolm.
00:05:35Malcolm.
00:05:36Oh, are you closed?
00:05:45Uh, we are until the morning.
00:05:48Can I help you with something?
00:05:51The priest over at St. Andrew's said that you give out free meals here?
00:05:54We do.
00:05:55We just, we don't have our next delivery until the morning.
00:05:58Okay.
00:05:59Oh, but wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:06:00Hang on.
00:06:02Um...
00:06:04Okay.
00:06:05That's all I have right now.
00:06:06But if you come back tomorrow, we will have hot meals.
00:06:09And a ton of resources you might be interested in.
00:06:12Oh, thanks, Shira.
00:06:26Hi.
00:06:51Oh, hey, sweetheart.
00:06:52How are you?
00:06:53Mom, what's up?
00:06:54Well, your father and I haven't seen you for a while,
00:06:56so we're just, you know, wondering when you're going to come by.
00:06:59I know. As soon as I can get away.
00:07:01Well, hopefully it's before Christmas.
00:07:03I promise.
00:07:05It's just, you know, Christmas is our busiest time.
00:07:08There's lots of people who need help.
00:07:09Just remember, don't neglect yourself.
00:07:12I am fine. Really.
00:07:14Great. So, any new dates?
00:07:18Mom, please.
00:07:19What? Your father and I just worry about you, that's all?
00:07:22I know you do, but you really don't have to. I'm fine.
00:07:26It's been two years.
00:07:29You know what, Mom? I actually, I have to go, but I promise I'll be by soon, okay?
00:07:34Okay, great. I'm happy to hear that. I love you.
00:07:37Love you, too.
00:07:38Love you, too.
00:07:42That's all.
00:07:48Look at the city, Malcom.
00:07:52It's beautiful at Christmas.
00:08:07So is Saint Monica.
00:08:14If it were up to you, you would never leave home.
00:08:18Oh, quite right, sir.
00:08:21It's a big world, Malcolm.
00:08:24It is a lot bigger than our little corner of the globe.
00:08:28Yes.
00:08:32Welcome.
00:08:47Welcome.
00:08:51Oh!
00:08:54Is everything all right, Your Majesty?
00:08:57This...
00:08:59I wanted something simple, Malcolm. Something normal.
00:09:03But this is where I was told to reserve.
00:09:07I'll be doing the driving from now on.
00:09:09Sir, with all due respect, you don't know where you're going.
00:09:12What better way to learn this, is he?
00:09:13I don't think I feel safe, sir.
00:09:18I called ahead to specify the decorations.
00:09:22If we can't have a Saint Monica Christmas, I thought we could have a Saint Monica Christmas in America.
00:09:29With all due respect, sir.
00:09:33Your parents stayed here on their last visit.
00:09:37They found it satisfactory.
00:09:39That's the problem, Malcolm.
00:09:41I came here to experience the country like a real person.
00:09:45Not like a royal.
00:09:47Well, my apologies, Your Highness.
00:09:49That's another thing. That's enough with Your Highness.
00:09:52You're going to slip up around the wrong people.
00:09:54You remember my cover story?
00:09:58Oh, yes, of course.
00:10:00You are a European businessman and you'd like to open an office in America.
00:10:07What's my cover story?
00:10:09No offence, Malcolm, but I don't really plan on spending too much time with you.
00:10:15But the king and the queen?
00:10:17I know what they said, Malcolm, but I would have agreed to anything to get them to go along with this.
00:10:22Don't worry. I'll be fine.
00:10:25Yes.
00:10:27Thank you so much for coming with me.
00:10:48Seriously, I owe you one.
00:10:49Are you kidding?
00:10:50I cannot believe your parents cut down their own tree.
00:10:53Well, one of the perks of living out here.
00:10:56There is no shortage.
00:10:58What's this tradition?
00:11:04Girls!
00:11:06It's so good to see you, Alexis!
00:11:09It's so good to see you, Carol.
00:11:12Hi, honey.
00:11:13I've been trying to get this one to bring you around so much more often.
00:11:16Oh, she invites me.
00:11:18Oh, this one.
00:11:19Oh, goodness.
00:11:22Where is that?
00:11:23Where do you think?
00:11:25The...
00:11:27Making the eggnog?
00:11:29Preparing the eggnog.
00:11:30The eggnog.
00:11:31The eggnog.
00:11:32Come, come, come.
00:11:33Okay, so tell me everything.
00:11:35Was there traffic?
00:11:36Was there no traffic?
00:11:37No, no, no. It wasn't that bad at all.
00:11:38Okay, good, because I get so nervous.
00:11:39Wait, you don't worry. We were fine.
00:11:40No, but we were totally good.
00:11:41What is that?
00:11:42What is...
00:11:44That, Mom.
00:11:45Honey, that's our Christmas tree.
00:11:49I can see it's our Christmas tree.
00:11:51That's why we came out here?
00:11:53To help you cut it down?
00:11:55Oh, you need a reason to come see your folks?
00:11:57Okay, that's not what I'm saying.
00:11:59Look, I'm sorry, sweetheart, but we couldn't wait.
00:12:01Uh-uh-uh.
00:12:02You couldn't wait.
00:12:04I told him to wait for you guys.
00:12:06This one over here thinks he's some spring chicken still.
00:12:09Hey, Alexis, how are you?
00:12:11Hi, I'm fine. How are you?
00:12:13Well, I'm fine, but if you ask her...
00:12:15Oh, well, if only everybody's parents could look as good as the two of you.
00:12:19I knew I liked you.
00:12:20I know. I figured.
00:12:21Cheers. Thank you.
00:12:22Cheers.
00:12:23Cheers.
00:12:24I really worked hard on this eggnog, so I want you guys to try it and tell me what you think.
00:12:28Okay.
00:12:29Okay.
00:12:30Oh, my God, it's good.
00:12:32Probably one of my best.
00:12:33It's great, Dad.
00:12:34She's really good.
00:12:35It's good, right?
00:12:36It's good, right?
00:12:37It's good.
00:12:38Oh.
00:12:39You miss it?
00:12:42What's that exactly?
00:12:43Riding.
00:12:44Oh.
00:12:45No, Dad, I was never going to qualify for a nationals.
00:12:48Well, you could've if you put a little bit more time for me.
00:12:50Not mine.
00:12:51You knew we didn't need help at the tree.
00:13:04What's going on?
00:13:09To the charity?
00:13:14It's just, uh, it's getting harder to get companies to donate.
00:13:20It's really putting a strain on us.
00:13:29Remember the first time you tried to ride Jackson?
00:13:32Yes.
00:13:38He didn't let you ride him.
00:13:40I told you, don't stop.
00:13:43I kept pushing you now long.
00:13:45Two of the best of friends.
00:13:47Dad, I hear what you're saying.
00:13:48And I do keep trying.
00:13:50I'm not giving up.
00:13:51It's just, I really don't know how much longer I can keep the doors at Hope for All open.
00:13:57You're not hearing what I'm saying.
00:14:00Jackson didn't let you ride him just because you kept trying.
00:14:03You know how stubborn that horse is.
00:14:05He finally gave in because in trying you guys became best friends.
00:14:12He loves you and you love him.
00:14:14Yeah, except these corporate donors don't love me.
00:14:18All I'm saying is, just be you.
00:14:25You know, the universe acts in a mysterious way.
00:14:35Oh.
00:14:36And like Jackson, you'll love him back.
00:14:40Thanks, Seth.
00:14:44Brought to you by AARP.
00:14:45The yum.
00:14:46Oh, they smell as good as they look.
00:14:51Oh, no, no, no.
00:14:53We have to let them cool before we decorate them.
00:14:54Just a taste.
00:14:55No, honey.
00:14:56You're going to burn the roof of your mouth.
00:14:57Just give them a few minutes.
00:14:58How is she?
00:14:59She's fine.
00:15:00Really?
00:15:01Is she dating anyone?
00:15:02Uh-uh.
00:15:03No.
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00:15:51I know exactly you need to settle down too. That's what my mom says. That's because we're both very smart
00:16:01What on earth are you wearing?
00:16:04It's comfy and perfect for the weather
00:16:08Where did you even find it downstairs in the gift shop?
00:16:14We're not going out in that
00:16:17Yes, I'm going for a walk. Oh, well, then I shall fetch my coat. I'm perfectly capable of going by myself
00:16:25Sorry, I have strict orders
00:16:30I received a message from your parents late last night
00:16:35They wanted me to remind you that you are not to act as a representative of the royal family
00:16:41Or the duration of the visit. I don't plan on telling anyone who I am. You know that. Yes. Yes. Well
00:16:49Nevertheless, I told them of your ridiculous cover story. They were not amused. It's not meant to be amusing
00:16:55It's meant to give me a little bit of freezing
00:16:58Lord knows I need it. He's so obstinate. I need to use the restroom
00:17:03The restroom
00:17:06I can do it myself
00:17:08Yes, sir
00:17:11Oh
00:17:17Dear Lord, I'm so sorry. Oh my. Are you okay?
00:17:22Yes, yes, of course. I I can pay for all of this. So it's okay. It was an accident. No, no, I
00:17:30No, I don't have my wallet
00:17:33It's just a coffee
00:17:35I'm so sorry
00:17:41Thank you
00:17:43Thank you
00:17:47Oh, my God
00:17:49Looking good.
00:18:01How you doing, Gladys?
00:18:03Does anybody ask for sleds or board games anymore?
00:18:08I think it's been a minute since sleds were in high demand.
00:18:11Listen to this.
00:18:12Last Christmas, my son bought my grandson a $500 electric scooter.
00:18:19$500.
00:18:21Can you imagine?
00:18:22It's a lot.
00:18:24I bought him a yo-yo.
00:18:26You know where that scooter is?
00:18:28Where?
00:18:29It's in their garage, collecting dust.
00:18:33He never rides the darn thing.
00:18:34You know where the yo-yo is?
00:18:36In his hand, all the time, every day.
00:18:40It's been almost a year, but he loves that thing.
00:18:44I guess it's all about making the children happy.
00:18:48That's right.
00:18:49Excuse me one second.
00:18:54Yeah.
00:18:59Hi.
00:19:00Oh, um...
00:19:02Sorry.
00:19:05Can I help you with something?
00:19:08Um...
00:19:08I...
00:19:09I...
00:19:10Yes, I...
00:19:11I...
00:19:11I was hoping to get something to drink.
00:19:15Um, you know, we're not serving the food until later.
00:19:20But why don't you just come with me?
00:19:25Come on.
00:19:25So, um, do you work here?
00:19:31I do.
00:19:32I'm the director.
00:19:34Coffee, okay?
00:19:35Love me.
00:19:37How do you take it?
00:19:38I'm cream and sugar.
00:19:39Here you go.
00:19:46Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:19:48I just realized I don't have any money.
00:19:51Oh, that's okay.
00:19:52Everything is donated.
00:19:54Mmm.
00:20:00Well, this is excellent.
00:20:01Good.
00:20:04So, um, what is this place?
00:20:07Oh, well, this is Hope for All.
00:20:09And we provide food and services for families or anybody in need.
00:20:15Oh.
00:20:16A charity?
00:20:18Yeah.
00:20:19We don't call it that anymore, but in essence.
00:20:26Are you hungry?
00:20:28Yeah.
00:20:29You know, I'm starving.
00:20:30I did not eat breakfast.
00:20:31Um, so we're not serving the food until later.
00:20:33But I might be able to find a granola bar somewhere here.
00:20:36Oh, oh, oh, no, no, no, no.
00:20:37I...
00:20:37I don't need, uh, anything.
00:20:41No, no, no, it's fine.
00:20:41You can just take it for later.
00:20:42No, I just...
00:20:43I thought this was a store, you see.
00:20:45And, uh, I was out for a walk.
00:20:48And I...
00:20:49I wandered in here and...
00:20:51So...
00:20:53What's your name?
00:20:57Chris.
00:20:59Chris.
00:20:59I'm Julia.
00:21:02And there is no shame in asking for help.
00:21:04I mean, we've all had to one time or another.
00:21:06Trust me.
00:21:07Come on.
00:21:07I'm not ashamed.
00:21:09Um...
00:21:09Look, this is just a big misunderstanding.
00:21:15Um, what it is, is that I'm a tech executive in town on business from Europe.
00:21:24Okay.
00:21:25Um, well, it was really nice to meet you, Chris.
00:21:28And, like I said, we will be serving food the horse a day and tomorrow.
00:21:32But I do need to get back and help finish fracking.
00:21:34I can prove it.
00:21:34You don't have to prove anything.
00:21:37I believe you.
00:21:38No, you don't.
00:21:39I...
00:21:39I do.
00:21:44Oh, all right.
00:21:45Um, thank you again for the coffee.
00:21:48Of course.
00:21:51I was pounding on the bathroom door for an entire minute.
00:22:09Finally, a strange woman came out.
00:22:11Oh, you can imagine how embarrassed I was.
00:22:14You're very lucky I did not call the authorities.
00:22:18It could have been an international incident.
00:22:21I told you, I didn't want you following me.
00:22:24Hmm.
00:22:25Well, I have a good mind to call your father and mother about it.
00:22:30You want to tell them that you can't handle your assignment?
00:22:34Oh, well, never mind that.
00:22:38Just promise you won't do it again.
00:22:40I have plans tonight.
00:22:43Plants?
00:22:44What plans?
00:22:45If I tell you, I don't want you anywhere near me.
00:22:48No, this is not a negotiation.
00:22:50I'm supposed to look after you.
00:22:52Then you'll be spending your time looking all over the city.
00:22:54All right, fine.
00:23:01Where will you be going?
00:23:04You won't follow.
00:23:07You have my word.
00:23:24You've been holding out on me.
00:23:33What are you talking about?
00:23:34You didn't tell me that you had a date.
00:23:38That's because I don't.
00:23:41I don't.
00:23:42Oh.
00:23:43Uh-huh.
00:23:43Then why is there a gorgeous man waiting for you outside?
00:23:54Hi.
00:24:00Can I help you with something?
00:24:05You don't recognize me.
00:24:09Sorry.
00:24:12Chris, from this morning, you gave me a coffee and offered me a granola bar.
00:24:21Uh, yeah.
00:24:22So, I guess I didn't recognize you.
00:24:26Well, you were so kind to me this morning, I thought I'd come and return the favor.
00:24:31How's dinner?
00:24:34Dinner.
00:24:35That is what they call it here in America.
00:24:38Right?
00:24:40Um.
00:24:42Yeah.
00:24:42No, it is.
00:24:43I'm sorry, but no.
00:24:45Come on.
00:24:45You have to eat.
00:24:46Look, I don't want to be rude.
00:24:47I just, like, I just met you.
00:24:49She'd love to go.
00:24:52Hi.
00:24:55I'm Alexis.
00:24:56I'm Julia's best friend and employee.
00:24:58It's a pleasure to meet you, Alexis.
00:25:00I met Julia this morning while I was, um, um, out on a stroll around the city.
00:25:05Right.
00:25:06So, you, you're really in the city for work.
00:25:08Yes.
00:25:09I told you I was, I was telling you the truth.
00:25:10I'm from Luxembourg and, um, we're thinking about, uh, opening an office here in America.
00:25:18So, what do you say?
00:25:22Oh, um, well, I have to finish here.
00:25:25I can finish up for you.
00:25:27Yeah, I can lock up.
00:25:28I also have to change.
00:25:29I, I mean, personally, I, well, I think you look wonderful just the way you are.
00:25:42I want to be you so bad.
00:25:45Everybody does.
00:25:46Rebo.
00:25:47Weekdays beginning at noon on UP TV.
00:25:49I, I hope that this is okay.
00:25:59I, I know you're dressed for something.
00:26:01No.
00:26:02No, no, no, no, no.
00:26:03This is per, I, I told you I want to experience the local flavor.
00:26:09Okay.
00:26:10Um, yeah, well, in that case, I mean, this place is, is the best.
00:26:13This is perfect.
00:26:14Yes.
00:26:19So, you, you work in tech?
00:26:23What's that entail?
00:26:25Yes, I own an, uh, IT consulting firm, cyber security, mainly.
00:26:32So, like, the antivirus software on my computer?
00:26:37Yeah, basically, listen, what I can tell you is that, well, as boring as it sounds, in reality,
00:26:43it's, it's a lot more boring.
00:26:49I, I'd, I'd rather hear about you, and hope for all.
00:26:52Oh, I, I don't know that my story's any more interesting.
00:26:56No, please, let me be the judge of that.
00:27:01Um, well, I, I started it two years ago.
00:27:05I'd always been involved in volunteer work, even as a teenager, so it just kind of felt like
00:27:10a natural extension.
00:27:11And, and we started delivering meals to families in need, and then, I don't know, it just kind
00:27:20of expanded from there.
00:27:21People in the neighborhood saw what we were doing, and we signed up some local sponsors,
00:27:27and, yeah, after the first year, we were able to lease our building.
00:27:33Yeah.
00:27:34That's extraordinary, Julia.
00:27:37Truly.
00:27:39Well, there's still so much to do.
00:27:42Well, um, unfortunately, there will always be people in need.
00:27:48But you go wherever you can make the most impact, and you do whatever you can do.
00:27:56Right.
00:27:58Right.
00:28:02You sure don't sound like someone who works in tech.
00:28:06What do you mean?
00:28:06I mean, you, you kind of sound like someone who knows a thing or two about philanthropy.
00:28:11Oh, um, our, our company does its share.
00:28:15Not like you do, obviously.
00:28:17No, I, you know, my goal is to eventually expand Hope for All into a shelter for families.
00:28:24Really?
00:28:24Mm-hmm.
00:28:25And we have the space, we just...
00:28:27What?
00:28:29Uh, nothing.
00:28:30No, go, go on, tell me, what, what were you going to...
00:28:33Fundraising?
00:28:35It's hard.
00:28:37Oh, then, so, you need money?
00:28:41Yeah, and I, even then, we still would have to get the zone for residency, and then dealing
00:28:46with the government, that's not exactly easy, either, but...
00:28:51Actually, you must know a little bit about that, right?
00:28:55Dealing with government regulations and all.
00:28:58Well, uh, more than you can imagine.
00:29:13What are you doing?
00:29:15What are you, what are you laughing at?
00:29:16Nothing.
00:29:17I'm so, I have, I don't think I've ever seen anyone eat nachos like that before.
00:29:21What do you mean?
00:29:22Well, how are you supposed to, to eat them?
00:29:27Okay, first, you don't need these.
00:29:29These?
00:29:29No, don't need those.
00:29:30Really?
00:29:31Really.
00:29:32You just pick it up.
00:29:34Ooh, see, that ice, a messy one.
00:29:38And just...
00:29:39Really?
00:29:41Mm-hmm.
00:29:42All right.
00:29:46I can get everything.
00:29:47I'm trying.
00:29:47Here we go.
00:29:53Oh.
00:29:56That's so much better.
00:29:59So much better.
00:30:00Mm.
00:30:03Mm.
00:30:06Oh, no, no, no, wait.
00:30:07Can I...
00:30:07What's shooting?
00:30:08Can I please take it?
00:30:09Absolutely not.
00:30:10You were a guest in our city.
00:30:11Very kind of you, thank you.
00:30:12But it's the least I could do for saving me from night of room service.
00:30:21I mean...
00:30:22I've never seen a city look like this before.
00:30:31Mm.
00:30:32I never get tired of it.
00:30:35I can see why.
00:30:39Luxembourg must be pretty beautiful.
00:30:42Not like this.
00:30:43Okay.
00:30:43Okay.
00:30:45Sometimes I feel like I take it for granted.
00:30:51I mean, my work is here, so I'd never consider living anywhere else, but still.
00:30:57Can I ask you a question?
00:31:00Sure.
00:31:02What if I wanted to...
00:31:04I don't know, help while I were here?
00:31:11Like, volunteer?
00:31:12Don't you have meetings?
00:31:15I do, yes, I do, but I also have a lot of free time, and, um, I'd love to see you again.
00:31:24Come on, you'll be the first charity in history to turn out for you out.
00:31:30Christmas is our busiest season.
00:31:33Okay.
00:31:33Good.
00:31:34I'm right here.
00:31:34I'm right here.
00:31:35Well, thank you for giving me the insider's look.
00:31:52It was my pleasure.
00:31:53I had a lovely night with you today.
00:31:54I did, too.
00:31:55I did, too.
00:31:56So, um, tomorrow, I can help?
00:31:57Yes.
00:31:58Go.
00:31:59Okay.
00:32:00Then I, um, will stop by.
00:32:01Thank you again.
00:32:02Night.
00:32:03Hi.
00:32:04Night.
00:32:05Yes
00:32:08Then I um, will stop by
00:32:14Thank you again
00:32:26Night
00:32:35He did what he kissed my hand, you know, like like they do in the olden days
00:32:51That's a little weird. No, it wasn't weird. It was sweet and at the time it felt no it felt natural
00:32:59Yeah, if you're royalty
00:33:01Anyway, how was the rest of your date? Oh
00:33:07No, no, no, it wasn't a date. It was
00:33:11He took you to dinner kiss you albeit on the hand and then asked to see you again
00:33:17Yeah, that's a date. Okay. Well you can call it what you want. It was
00:33:23It's great
00:33:26Where'd you go for dinner? Sports bar next door. Oh, what what?
00:33:31A tech mogul comes into town on business probably with a fat expense account and he takes you to a sports bar?
00:33:38It was my suggestion. He wanted something local
00:33:43Yeah, that's local. All right
00:33:46Okay, well, you can just take it up with him when he gets here
00:33:50What are you talking about?
00:33:52He's coming today here to the office
00:33:55Yes
00:33:56Oh
00:33:57What for?
00:33:58What do you think?
00:34:00He's coming to volunteer
00:34:02So he's in town on business and what he just decides to volunteer at a nonprofit for the needy?
00:34:12For the needy
00:34:16Yeah
00:34:20Hello
00:34:21Hi
00:34:22Uh, I hope that now is a good time
00:34:26Now is perfect. You remember Alexis, right?
00:34:29Of course. How could I forget?
00:34:31Hi
00:34:36Well, I'm here. Put me to work
00:34:38Great. Um, do you want to start with food or unpacking some of the donations?
00:34:43Oh, boxes. Yes. Anything heavy
00:34:47An FTV premiere movie
00:34:48Who's the album?
00:34:49I don't want you getting a tummy ache
00:34:51Don't worry Carter. There is plenty of food
00:34:54Are you gonna have that big tree up again for Christmas?
00:34:58Of course
00:34:59As long as you help us decorate it
00:35:04Hey, how's school been going?
00:35:05School been going
00:35:11You know, I tried to enroll him
00:35:13But they told me I need a permanent residence
00:35:17Sorry
00:35:18Do you want to talk to that, um, social worker again?
00:35:21I don't know
00:35:23I'm thinking about taking my mother up on her offer
00:35:27Moving back down south
00:35:29I thought you guys hated it down there
00:35:32We did. At least it'd be a roof over our heads
00:35:36Hey, look, just, um, don't make any decisions yet
00:35:40Let me see if I can talk to someone first
00:35:42You're an angel
00:35:43Please
00:35:46I am working up a sweat
00:35:49See? Be careful what you wish for
00:35:52Ah, having a great time
00:35:54Hey, I'm an orange buddy
00:35:57Great catch
00:35:58Sign him up for the cricket squad
00:36:01I mean, baseball
00:36:03Right, baseball?
00:36:04Baseball.
00:36:05Yeah
00:36:06Hey, do you want something cool?
00:36:08Hmm?
00:36:09It's been a while
00:36:10Since I've performed in the circus
00:36:12But...
00:36:13Here goes
00:36:15Whoa
00:36:17Wow
00:36:19It's not that hard
00:36:21Do you want me to show you to do it?
00:36:22Alright, stand up
00:36:24Come with me
00:36:25Let's go other way so we don't break anything
00:36:26Yeah
00:36:27Who is that?
00:36:28Who is that?
00:36:30Just a new volunteer
00:36:33Who is that?
00:36:35Just a new volunteer
00:36:37He must have kids, I mean
00:36:41He's really good with them
00:36:44I don't know actually
00:36:45Hey there you go, good job
00:36:46Hey there you go, good job
00:36:47Hey there you go, good job
00:36:51Well, anyways
00:36:53We're not gonna make any decisions before the holidays
00:36:56So, hey, good
00:36:57Well, I made it through the day
00:36:58You certainly did
00:36:59You seem surprised
00:37:00I guess I am, just a little bit
00:37:02I...
00:37:03I...
00:37:04It's just that a lot of people get excited about the idea of volunteering
00:37:05And then when they see what it actually entails
00:37:06They cannot run out of here fast enough
00:37:07Well, I guess I'm just used to it
00:37:08I'm involved in a lot of charities right now
00:37:10Can I ask you something?
00:37:11Of course you can
00:37:13Do you have kids?
00:37:16Do I have...
00:37:18Do I have...
00:37:20No, I don't have kids
00:37:22Why do you ask?
00:37:24Nothing
00:37:26Um...
00:37:28I want to ask you something
00:37:29Of course you can
00:37:31Do you have kids?
00:37:33Do I have...
00:37:35No
00:37:37I don't have kids
00:37:39Why do you ask?
00:37:41Nothing
00:37:42It's just something that Denise said.
00:37:44She said you were good with kids.
00:37:47Oh, um, well, I do have a very large family.
00:37:52Lots of relatives.
00:37:53Are you married?
00:38:00Julie, please.
00:38:12We had a lovely dinner together last night, right?
00:38:21And, um, we spent almost all of it today together.
00:38:27Don't you think that I would have told you if I were married?
00:38:32Yes, I would assume so.
00:38:35But you never know with some people.
00:38:38Well, um, I'm not.
00:38:40And you.
00:38:42Uh, no kids.
00:38:47But I, I was married.
00:38:51Really?
00:38:54Um, was it, um, was it a bad divorce?
00:38:58You know what, I'm so sorry.
00:38:59It's...
00:39:00My husband passed away.
00:39:05Julia, I am so sorry.
00:39:13It was two years ago.
00:39:15A car accident.
00:39:16The roads were icy, and Keith was probably driving too fast.
00:39:27I just thought that I should tell you that.
00:39:30I'm glad you did.
00:39:32Are you hungry?
00:39:41Are you hungry?
00:39:43Of course.
00:39:45Do you like Chinese?
00:39:46I love Chinese.
00:39:47I feel bad.
00:39:50I would have been happy to take you out.
00:39:51Oh, no, no, no.
00:39:52After a long day of work, I would much rather come home and relax than go out.
00:39:55I don't blame you.
00:39:56So, what do you think?
00:40:01What do I think about what?
00:40:03What do you mean about what?
00:40:04About the food.
00:40:05Oh, this is delicious.
00:40:08We don't have very good Chinese food back home.
00:40:10Before I leave here, you must let me take you out for a proper dinner.
00:40:18If you insist.
00:40:22And I was hoping to come by again tomorrow, if that's all right.
00:40:28You are very sweet, but you can't really be enjoying this.
00:40:32Why not?
00:40:33I like helping people, and I enjoy spending time with you.
00:40:40So, um, tell me more about Hope for All.
00:40:48Um, what do you want to know?
00:40:51Um, let's see.
00:40:53You said that you started it, what, two years ago?
00:40:56Two years ago.
00:40:58After my husband passed, I thought it would be healthy to pour my grief into something.
00:41:03Hmm.
00:41:04I imagine that's true.
00:41:06Especially since the thing that you've poured it into has helped thousands of people.
00:41:10There's always more people to help.
00:41:16And what about your funding?
00:41:18What does that come from?
00:41:20Um, from donations, mostly.
00:41:23Hmm.
00:41:24Individual or corporate?
00:41:25A little combination of both.
00:41:28But, you know, the truth is we would be in much less dire straits if I actually spent some time fundraising.
00:41:36And why don't you?
00:41:37Can't Alexis Sandler the day today?
00:41:38Yeah, no, she could.
00:41:40It's just...
00:41:41That's just the part I like the best.
00:41:44You know, I never wanted to be removed from all the people we were helping.
00:41:49No, I can see that.
00:41:50It seems a lot more satisfying than meeting with corporate boards, trying to convince them that your organization is more worthy than the hundreds of others asking them for money.
00:42:02I mean, in a perfect world, we would have a full-time fundraiser, but we just...
00:42:06We don't have the funds for that right now.
00:42:09I don't envy you, Julia.
00:42:11Julia, I only wish that more people knew about the work that you were doing.
00:42:18Well, that's not why we do it, Chris.
00:42:22I mean, if you do this looking for credit, you're definitely in the wrong business.
00:42:28You want some more?
00:42:33Yes, I would.
00:42:43You know I always wanted to be a songwriter.
00:42:45Like that.
00:42:45It didn't happen.
00:42:46Well, thank you for the Chinese.
00:42:53Of course.
00:42:55Anytime.
00:42:55So, tomorrow, right?
00:43:00Yes.
00:43:01Oh, um, actually, can you just text me in the morning?
00:43:04It's just, for the last two years, we've had this big Christmas tree lighting celebration, and it's kind of the highlight of the year, but I'm just not sure if we're going to be able to do it this year with the funds.
00:43:18Oh, no.
00:43:19I'm sorry.
00:43:20Is there anything I can do?
00:43:22No.
00:43:23Gosh, I wish.
00:43:24Um, no, I just need to call some of our biggest donors and see if they can contribute a little bit more.
00:43:30For a lot of these families, it's the only Christmas they're going to have.
00:43:34But it does seem really silly to be thinking about when it...
00:43:39When what?
00:43:43When I'm not sure how much longer I can keep hope for all afloat.
00:43:52But it's okay.
00:43:54Tomorrow's going to be fun.
00:43:55And we have a special program planned.
00:43:58What do you mean?
00:44:00You'll just have to come by tomorrow and see.
00:44:04All right.
00:44:07Good night, Julia.
00:44:09Sleep well.
00:44:12You too.
00:44:13Bye.
00:44:13Sir, my job is to keep an eye on you.
00:44:30I suppose it's my fault that you can't do your job.
00:44:33Make a conscious effort to sneak around and avoid me.
00:44:36Malcolm, relax, please.
00:44:37Here.
00:44:38Have a drink.
00:44:39You'll make me nervous.
00:44:40Can I have a cognac instead?
00:44:44Just give it a try.
00:44:46You'll love it.
00:44:46Your Highness, if you can't promise to not keep disappearing, then I have no choice but to inform your mother and father.
00:45:12Oh, no.
00:45:13I suppose you'll have to send me to bed with that supper, too.
00:45:16Sir, this was not my idea.
00:45:20I'm simply trying to make the best of the situation.
00:45:23Then enjoy the city.
00:45:25Malcolm, there's a lot to see here.
00:45:27Tell you what.
00:45:35I shall make you a deal.
00:45:37If you will tell me where you are going, just because I want to know, in return, I shall promise not to follow nor harass you.
00:45:48Hmm?
00:45:49Deal?
00:45:50Deal.
00:45:50Oh, some privacy, please.
00:45:57Oh, well, of course.
00:45:58Malcolm can leave now, but the phone is ringing.
00:46:04Hello, Mother.
00:46:06Hello, dear.
00:46:07Just checking in, wondering how your trip is.
00:46:10As if you're not getting regular updates.
00:46:12Despite what you might think, your father and I have better things to do during Christmas than to spy on you.
00:46:20Oh, I see.
00:46:22So, Malcolm's here for my pleasure, then.
00:46:25I didn't call to argue, Christopher.
00:46:27I just called to see how you were.
00:46:32I'm enjoying it very much, thank you.
00:46:34It's just what I needed.
00:46:36I'm glad.
00:46:37As long as you're home for Christmas.
00:46:39That's the plan.
00:46:42Of course, if you did want to return earlier, we could always send the jet.
00:46:46Mother, please, I told you, I'm enjoying myself.
00:46:48I'll be home when I'm home.
00:46:51Okay, dear.
00:46:52I'll talk to you soon, all right?
00:46:55Stay safe.
00:46:57Always.
00:47:02What could I do?
00:47:03He claims that he has the flu.
00:47:04Oh, what?
00:47:05And he just came down within an hour ago?
00:47:07No, this is...
00:47:08This is so unfair and so unprofessional.
00:47:11You're right.
00:47:13But it's completely out of our hands.
00:47:16Look, people will understand.
00:47:20No.
00:47:21No, I am not about to disappoint dozens of parents and children right before Christmas.
00:47:25I'm not going to do it.
00:47:26Okay.
00:47:28You got any ideas, then?
00:47:34Come in.
00:47:35Hello, hello.
00:47:41Actually, I do.
00:47:49Sure.
00:47:49Oh, my God.
00:47:49This thing is so itchy.
00:47:51I don't know how Santa does it.
00:47:53Well, Santa grows his.
00:47:54He doesn't have to wear a fake beard.
00:47:57What kind of little, um, I don't know, uh, thin Santa?
00:48:01No.
00:48:04No, it's perfect.
00:48:05You'll be seated, and the kids won't even realize it, right?
00:48:08Yeah.
00:48:09And plus, it'll be so much easier to keep him on your lap.
00:48:12Mm-hmm.
00:48:13Look, you guys, I'm happy to do this, but I'm not really Santa-like.
00:48:18I don't even have the proper voice.
00:48:20No.
00:48:21Okay, well, give it a try.
00:48:23Give us a ho-ho-ho.
00:48:25Ho-ho-ho.
00:48:26Good enough?
00:48:30Great.
00:48:31Mm-hmm.
00:48:33Here, let's put these on.
00:48:38Whoa.
00:48:39No.
00:48:40Just a prescription.
00:48:41Don't even wear glasses.
00:48:43Yeah, but Santa does.
00:48:46Right.
00:48:46I won't be able to see a thing.
00:48:48I'll be picking up kids by their faces.
00:48:50Okay, where did we get these?
00:48:52Donation bin?
00:48:53Uh, okay, let's see.
00:48:54Okay, perfect.
00:49:01Mm-hmm.
00:49:01Mm-hmm.
00:49:03Mm-hmm.
00:49:05That's better.
00:49:06Perfect.
00:49:07We are good to go.
00:49:08Let's bring in the kids.
00:49:09Let's do it.
00:49:09Merry Christmas.
00:49:30Hello, little boy.
00:49:31How are you?
00:49:32Oh, have you been a good boy this year?
00:49:36Yes.
00:49:37Oh, good.
00:49:38That's great.
00:49:39Well, then, a present you shall have.
00:49:49Here you are.
00:49:50Merry Christmas.
00:49:52Ho, ho, ho.
00:49:54Hello, young lady.
00:49:56How are you?
00:49:57Do you know what you were like for Christmas?
00:50:01Oh, my God.
00:50:05So, he's...
00:50:06I know, but he offered.
00:50:12And outside of Santa, I haven't had to talk him into anything.
00:50:15Mm-hmm.
00:50:16Mm-hmm.
00:50:23Okay, I...
00:50:24I know you want to say something, so just say it.
00:50:27I just want you to be careful.
00:50:29That's all.
00:50:30I...
00:50:31You've kind of just thrown yourself into this...
00:50:35relationship?
00:50:36It's not a relationship, but...
00:50:39I'm sorry, aren't you the one who's constantly trying to get me to date?
00:50:42I mean, you practically forced me to go to dinner with him.
00:50:44I know.
00:50:45I do.
00:50:46But I just didn't expect it to become a daily occurrence.
00:50:52Well, it's gonna end soon.
00:50:54He's leaving in a few days.
00:50:57Is that what he said?
00:51:00Well, we haven't talked about it, but he's here for work.
00:51:03How long does that normally last, like, a week?
00:51:06Don't get me wrong, Jules.
00:51:10I am so happy that you're happy.
00:51:13I really am.
00:51:15There's...
00:51:16Just...
00:51:18There's something...
00:51:20I don't know.
00:51:22Well, hello, little boy.
00:51:25Yeah, he seems terrible.
00:51:29Come on, I know you are just looking out for me.
00:51:31Hey, Chris said he wanted to take me to a nice dinner before he leaves.
00:51:37You should come.
00:51:39Yeah.
00:51:40I bet that's exactly what he wants, me tagging along.
00:51:42No.
00:51:43He can bring a friend.
00:51:45He said he has people here from the company.
00:51:47Please.
00:51:48Please, please, please.
00:51:49I want you to see how great he really is.
00:51:51Okay.
00:51:54Okay.
00:51:56I guess I do owe him the benefit of the doubt.
00:52:01You're welcome.
00:52:01Brought to you by AARP.
00:52:06What are we going to say about my accent?
00:52:08We've already discussed this.
00:52:10We're business executives from Luxembourg.
00:52:12Oh, yes.
00:52:13Why Luxembourg?
00:52:15I figured it's a place that at least everyone's heard of,
00:52:18but hopefully they've never been there.
00:52:21Oh.
00:52:22What if they have?
00:52:24Just let me do all the talking.
00:52:25Oh, yes.
00:52:26I just don't understand the point of all of this.
00:52:31I already told you.
00:52:32Julia's best friend and co-worker wants to get to know me better.
00:52:35Yes, but I mean, with all due respect, sir.
00:52:37I mean, why?
00:52:39How seriously are you taking this relationship?
00:52:42I mean, if you don't mind my asking.
00:52:45I do mind, Malcolm.
00:52:46Oh, oh, yes.
00:52:48Well, of course.
00:52:48You know, I never like to get involved in the personal affairs of others.
00:52:52You?
00:52:53No.
00:52:54Never.
00:52:54Yes, very funny.
00:52:57I shall remind you, I have strict instructions from the king and the queen.
00:53:00Enough, Malcolm.
00:53:01I know already when we're supposed to return to St. Monica.
00:53:05It's just a dinner.
00:53:07Please, try to be interesting.
00:53:10You're just there for the company,
00:53:12but we don't want poor Alexis to pass out from boredom.
00:53:16Pass out from boredom, indeed.
00:53:20Oh, Joe, thank you for letting us steal Chris these last couple days.
00:53:23It's been an enormous help at Hope for All.
00:53:25Oh, my pleasure, ma'am.
00:53:27It's been hard work, but I've been enjoying it.
00:53:29A lot more than these meetings of ours, eh, Joe?
00:53:32Yes.
00:53:33What are those meetings of yours for?
00:53:35Oh, you know, the usual.
00:53:37Just meeting with prospective clients, trying to generate new business.
00:53:42Any companies that I might have heard of?
00:53:43Without it, it's mainly those nameless, faceless companies
00:53:47that are the backbone of the Internet.
00:53:49Oh, my God.
00:54:03So, Joe, how long have you and Chris been working together?
00:54:11Oh, I've been working for his parents since I graduated university.
00:54:15Um, yes.
00:54:19My parents started our consultancy.
00:54:23But they've long since retired.
00:54:26Yes.
00:54:31We should make a toast.
00:54:32Yes.
00:54:33To hope for all.
00:54:34And all for hope.
00:54:36Cheers.
00:54:37Are you all ready to order?
00:54:41Oh, um, would you mind giving us a few moments?
00:54:44Okay.
00:54:45Take your time.
00:54:50Does everyone know what they're having?
00:54:53Think I'm going to try the roast duck?
00:54:58The mallard is our national bird.
00:55:01Who's national bird?
00:55:04Luxembourg's?
00:55:05No.
00:55:05No.
00:55:07The company's mascot, the company's mascot is a mallard.
00:55:14Oh, your company's mascot is a mallard.
00:55:18Yes.
00:55:19Why?
00:55:19Because he's so delicious.
00:55:26Oh.
00:55:27Oh.
00:55:27Oh.
00:55:27Oh.
00:55:37Are you all right?
00:55:42Yeah.
00:55:42Um, actually, it's my mom.
00:55:44She tried to call me before and I didn't answer.
00:55:47Would anybody mind if I quickly...
00:55:49No.
00:55:49No, no, of course.
00:55:50I'm sorry.
00:55:50I'm sorry.
00:55:59I'm actually going to use the little girl's room while Julia's on the phone.
00:56:06Excuse me.
00:56:08Of course.
00:56:08Oh, it's going quite well.
00:56:15Our national bird.
00:56:17What?
00:56:18What happened?
00:56:21Okay.
00:56:22Um.
00:56:24No.
00:56:24No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:25No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:26No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:27No.
00:56:28No.
00:56:28No.
00:56:28No.
00:56:28No.
00:56:29No.
00:56:29I am coming, okay?
00:56:31Yes, just, I will, I will be there as soon as I can, all right?
00:56:36Okay.
00:56:37Okay.
00:56:38I'll see you soon.
00:56:39Okay.
00:56:39Bye.
00:56:40I'm very charming.
00:56:45Julia, are you all right?
00:56:46Um, my, my dad fell off the roof and he's in the hospital right now, so I'm going to have
00:56:51to go.
00:56:52I'm-
00:56:52I'm taking you.
00:56:53Okay.
00:56:54Alexis, make sure she gets home.
00:56:56Yes, yes, of course.
00:56:57Come on.
00:56:59Hmm? You could have put Santa on the lawn, Dad.
00:57:08Santa goes on the roof.
00:57:10I've been putting Santa on the roof before you were born.
00:57:13Exactly, Dad. You were too old to still be doing that.
00:57:16I'm not doing it. I just put in a brand new fence.
00:57:18Honey, honey, honey.
00:57:19Honey, listen to your daughter.
00:57:23It's not even broken.
00:57:24Even worse, the doctor said that it's sprained,
00:57:27and a sprain can take longer to heal than a brain.
00:57:29Doctors know nothing. They don't know what they're talking about.
00:57:32Doctors know what they're talking about, Dad.
00:57:34Well, um, I should probably get going.
00:57:39I can come back tomorrow or whenever you want to come back to the city.
00:57:43Chris, no! Don't be silly.
00:57:45You are going to stay the night here tonight.
00:57:47Absolutely.
00:57:47Uh-huh. I made up the guest bedroom, and it's all ready for you to go.
00:57:50I don't want to impose.
00:57:52Oh, no, no, you are not imposing.
00:57:55You drove our daughter out here tonight at a moment's notice,
00:57:59and the least we can do is give you some clean sheets,
00:58:01and she's going to show you where the room is right now.
00:58:04That's very kind of you.
00:58:05That's very kind of you.
00:58:07It's ready for her.
00:58:08If you need anything, let us know.
00:58:19Hey, no.
00:58:19How is he?
00:58:21Well, he's refusing to take the painkillers the doctors prescribe.
00:58:25So, back to his usual self.
00:58:34This is delicious.
00:58:36Well, perfect night for hot chocolate.
00:58:38You know, one of those is the Christmas star.
00:58:46And I still have no idea how the wise men ever figured out which one to follow to get to Bethlehem.
00:58:55You know, in the city, you just forget what the world actually looks like.
00:59:02Oh, how beautiful it can be.
00:59:04What, what, what is it?
00:59:13This feels like more than a fling.
00:59:16I agree.
00:59:20But you're leaving in a couple days.
00:59:22I was.
00:59:26Does that mean?
00:59:27It, it means that I might be open to the possibility of extending my trip.
00:59:36You wouldn't like that?
00:59:37I, no, I would.
00:59:41But to what end?
00:59:41I mean, you are going to have to go back eventually.
00:59:44And it's just gonna make saying goodbye that much harder.
00:59:49So, what do we do then?
00:59:57I don't know.
01:00:05We enjoy the time we have together.
01:00:11Agreed.
01:00:13Shall we?
01:00:13Mm-hmm.
01:00:14Mm-hmm.
01:00:19Let's go.
01:00:25And this is fine.
01:00:27What time is it?
01:00:28Oh, you're fine.
01:00:29It's after eight.
01:00:30What?
01:00:31Yeah.
01:00:31No, no, no, no.
01:00:32I'm supposed to be on the road already.
01:00:33Wait, where, where's Chris?
01:00:34Is he up?
01:00:34He's fine, and you're fine.
01:00:35He's up with your father, and they're getting logs for the fire.
01:00:38Isn't that cute?
01:00:39Mm-hmm.
01:00:40Cute.
01:00:41How is dad?
01:00:42Oh, he's so annoyed by the boot on his foot, but he says he's fine, so he's fine.
01:00:46Okay.
01:00:47Wait a minute, sweetie.
01:00:49With all the excitement last night, we didn't get a chance to talk.
01:00:53Pout.
01:00:55Honey, you brought home a very handsome stranger who I know nothing about, so I'd like to hear
01:00:59everything.
01:01:00I want to hear everything.
01:01:01Hey, mom, there, there's really nothing to tell there.
01:01:04He's just here on business.
01:01:08Business?
01:01:09He drove you here at midnight, sweetie.
01:01:11Yes.
01:01:15He did.
01:01:17Yes, he did.
01:01:20Mom, okay, please, I really do need to go.
01:01:22I was supposed to be on the road like an hour ago.
01:01:25So he's totally fine.
01:01:27If you ask him, yeah.
01:01:28If you ask my mom, he should be locked away so he doesn't hurt himself anymore.
01:01:35You know, Jules, I want to talk to you about last night.
01:01:40It didn't.
01:01:41About what?
01:01:42Well, after you and Chris left to go to your parents, I just started thinking about it.
01:01:50And look, I can't help it, but I honestly do think that there is just something off with
01:01:56Chris and in with Joe, too, for that matter.
01:01:59Alexis, I know you were just looking out for me, but you have to stop.
01:02:03You're starting to sound paranoid.
01:02:04No, no, no, I'm not paranoid.
01:02:08What did he say that the name of his company was called again?
01:02:11I don't remember.
01:02:13It was Woodbridge Advisors.
01:02:16Yes.
01:02:18And do you want to know what I found when I looked that up?
01:02:22What did you find?
01:02:24Nothing.
01:02:25Don't you find that weird?
01:02:28There's reasons that he's not online.
01:02:31I mean, he said that he doesn't like publicity, and they've been successful operating under the
01:02:36radar.
01:02:36Julia, even Hope for All has a website, and we're a non-profit.
01:02:40Alexis, I don't know what to tell you.
01:02:44Good morning.
01:02:45Morning.
01:02:47Morning.
01:02:47How are you?
01:02:48Good.
01:02:50Hey, you know what we never got last night?
01:02:53A picture.
01:02:55Hey, let's take one in front of the tree.
01:02:56Come on.
01:02:57I'll work.
01:02:57Go.
01:02:58Picture, please.
01:02:59Go, go, go, go, go.
01:03:00Come on.
01:03:01All right.
01:03:02Good.
01:03:03Here we go.
01:03:05On three, okay?
01:03:05One, two, three.
01:03:12Happy?
01:03:14Yeah.
01:03:15I got it.
01:03:16Good.
01:03:19All right.
01:03:20So, what do you have for me today?
01:03:22Mm.
01:03:23Do you want to help me fold the donated clothes?
01:03:27I would love to.
01:03:27Perfect.
01:03:28Perfect.
01:03:35Okay, I'm spent.
01:03:41Go home.
01:03:42Get some rest.
01:03:44Really?
01:03:48Okay.
01:03:50What about you?
01:03:52I was gonna hang for a bit, finish up some work on the computer.
01:03:56Okay.
01:03:59You have the password if you need it, right?
01:04:02Yes.
01:04:06You're not seeing Chris tonight?
01:04:10Maybe.
01:04:11He said he would call.
01:04:14Okay.
01:04:15Well, have fun.
01:04:18I will.
01:04:19Good.
01:04:32Okay.
01:04:35Good.
01:04:40I will.
01:04:41Oh, my God.
01:05:11Where are you?
01:05:23Uh, what do you mean? I'm heading home.
01:05:26Uh, okay, I'm gonna meet you there.
01:05:28What?
01:05:29Alexis, what is it? Oh, you okay? Anyone hurt?
01:05:45I need you to sit down.
01:05:47Okay, Alexis, you are kind of starting to scare me now.
01:05:50Julia, please.
01:05:57He's a prince. I mean like an actual prince.
01:06:02What? Who?
01:06:04What are you talking about?
01:06:06Okay, okay. What I am talking about is Prince Christopher of Saint Monica.
01:06:15Have you ever even heard of Saint Monica?
01:06:17Yeah, I have. It's a small country in Europe.
01:06:21Oh, well actually it's a principality and he's a prince.
01:06:24Look, no. No.
01:06:28Yeah. Look, whenever I told you that I was suspicious, I never, never thought that it could be anything like this.
01:06:35No.
01:06:36No, no, no. Look, I just, I need to talk to Chris. That's all.
01:06:38No, no, no.
01:06:40No, no.
01:06:41Okay, but there has to be a reasonable explanation for this, right?
01:06:44Yeah, there is.
01:06:47That he's a prince.
01:06:51Uh, okay. Okay, hey, look.
01:06:53I can see that you have a million things running through your mind right now.
01:06:58But you have to think rationally.
01:07:01Rational? Okay, well there's nothing rational about this.
01:07:05Yeah, I will give you that.
01:07:09You could ghost him.
01:07:10What?
01:07:11Yeah, you can.
01:07:12No.
01:07:13You can, you don't have to see him.
01:07:14You can, you can refuse to talk to him.
01:07:16He has to go back to St. Monica eventually.
01:07:18I am not going to do that.
01:07:20Julia, think about what he did to you.
01:07:28Okay, I, I just need to think for a second, okay?
01:07:34You want me to stay and think with you?
01:07:43I'll let him in.
01:07:44I'll let him in.
01:08:00Hello?
01:08:01Julia, what is it?
01:08:02You all right?
01:08:03Julia, what is it?
01:08:04You all right?
01:08:05Is this you?
01:08:06I mean, I think I look better in person.
01:08:07You think this is funny?
01:08:08No.
01:08:09I...
01:08:10I...
01:08:11I...
01:08:12I...
01:08:13I...
01:08:14I...
01:08:15I...
01:08:16I...
01:08:17I...
01:08:18I...
01:08:19I...
01:08:20I think I look better in person.
01:08:21I...
01:08:22I...
01:08:23I...
01:08:24I...
01:08:25I...
01:08:26I...
01:08:27I...
01:08:28I...
01:08:29I...
01:08:30I...
01:08:31I...
01:08:32I...
01:08:33I...
01:08:34I...
01:08:35I...
01:08:36I...
01:08:37I...
01:08:38I just don't see why this has to change anything.
01:08:41You...
01:08:42You are the Prince of St. Monica.
01:08:44Yes.
01:08:45And you didn't think that maybe that was important to share with me?
01:08:49It's not how I wanted you to think of me.
01:08:54That is not your decision.
01:08:57Julia, listen.
01:08:58I...
01:08:59I know that you're angry with me, but...
01:09:01Please, just hear me out.
01:09:03The...
01:09:06The reason why I came to America is...
01:09:09I...
01:09:10I...
01:09:11I...
01:09:12I need to get away from St. Monica.
01:09:13I...
01:09:14I...
01:09:15I...
01:09:16I just wanted a taste of anonymity.
01:09:18I...
01:09:19I want to experience Christmas in a city.
01:09:22As...
01:09:23Chris.
01:09:25Not Prince Christopher.
01:09:28I mean, surely you can understand that.
01:09:30Can't you?
01:09:31Yes, I...
01:09:33I can understand that.
01:09:35I cannot understand you lying to me.
01:09:38I...
01:09:39I...
01:09:40I didn't mean to lie to you.
01:09:41I mean...
01:09:42Not at first.
01:09:43It's just...
01:09:44The more time we spend with each other, it just became harder and harder to...
01:09:46To...
01:09:47To tell you the truth.
01:09:48But...
01:09:49Julia, my feelings for you have always been completely real.
01:09:52That is the truth.
01:09:56I don't know.
01:09:57Julia, please.
01:09:59What did you think was gonna happen?
01:10:04If only you had just been honest from the start.
01:10:07I...
01:10:08That I've changed anything.
01:10:18I just need...
01:10:19Some time.
01:10:22To think about all this.
01:10:23Of course.
01:10:25Alone.
01:10:29Right.
01:10:30Um...
01:10:32How...
01:10:33How long do you...
01:10:34Do you think...
01:10:35It's just that I...
01:10:36I...
01:10:37I leave in a few days.
01:10:38As long as it takes.
01:10:57Are you okay?
01:11:00I don't know.
01:11:03What did he say?
01:11:05Nothing.
01:11:07I mean...
01:11:08A lot, but...
01:11:10I don't know.
01:11:12And did he admit it?
01:11:14Just...
01:11:15Kind of hard to deny.
01:11:17Did he at least apologize?
01:11:22In his own way, I guess.
01:11:30It's okay.
01:11:46Honey, I want you to think about the whole situation.
01:11:49I'm thinking about it, Mom.
01:11:50Just checking in on you two.
01:11:51Need anything?
01:11:52No, it's okay.
01:11:53Thanks, Dad.
01:11:54Okay.
01:11:55Do you care about him?
01:11:58Of course I care about him.
01:12:00Do you love him?
01:12:01I don't know.
01:12:02I haven't known him that long.
01:12:03And plus...
01:12:05He's not Keith.
01:12:06Honey.
01:12:07There was only one Keith.
01:12:08And there will always only be one Keith.
01:12:12Mom, it feels like a betrayal.
01:12:13Okay?
01:12:14What if...
01:12:15What if...
01:12:16What if...
01:12:17What it...
01:12:18What if...
01:12:19What if...
01:12:20It feels too late.
01:12:22as a place, must a tie.
01:12:23Um...
01:12:24He's not Keith.
01:12:25He's not Keith.
01:12:26Honey.
01:12:27There was only one Keith.
01:12:28And there will always only be one Keith.
01:12:29Mom, it feels like a betrayal.
01:12:34Okay?
01:12:36What if...
01:12:38What if the situation was reversed?
01:12:40Did you want him to be alone?
01:12:42No, of course not. That's not what I'm...
01:12:46Okay. Then why would he want that for you?
01:12:54Look.
01:12:57What you and Keith had, and what your father and I have,
01:13:02do you have any idea how rare that is?
01:13:07Pretty rare.
01:13:09Exactly.
01:13:10A lot of people don't even get that once.
01:13:14And if you're given a second opportunity,
01:13:17don't squander it.
01:13:19Yeah, what moment he lied to me?
01:13:20About what? About being a prince?
01:13:22Yes.
01:13:24Honey, those are extenuating circumstances.
01:13:28They are.
01:13:30Look.
01:13:32What matters is how he feels about you.
01:13:36About you.
01:13:38Do you believe that?
01:13:39Do you believe that?
01:13:40Yes.
01:13:41Do you believe that?
01:13:42Yes.
01:13:44Yes.
01:13:46Yes, sir.
01:13:48Yes.
01:13:49Yes, sir.
01:13:51Yes, sir.
01:13:52Yes, sir.
01:13:53Yes.
01:13:54Yes.
01:13:55Yes, sir.
01:13:57Yes, sir.
01:13:58Hi.
01:14:00I need to see you.
01:14:02Uh, yeah.
01:14:04Of course.
01:14:06Do you want me to come to help Ro?
01:14:08No, no, no. Absolutely not.
01:14:10I will come to your hotel.
01:14:24Julia.
01:14:28I don't even know what I'm supposed to call you now.
01:14:30The same as before.
01:14:32Chris.
01:14:34Seems kind of silly.
01:14:36Now that I know you're Prince Christopher.
01:14:40Um.
01:14:42It would be silly to call me that.
01:14:46Please come in.
01:14:48Uh, so, um.
01:15:02Oh, wonderful. Is that room service, sir?
01:15:04Oh.
01:15:06Julia.
01:15:08Uh.
01:15:10I am guessing you're not Joe.
01:15:14No. Um.
01:15:16This is Malcolm.
01:15:18My royal assistant.
01:15:20Of course it is.
01:15:22It is a pleasure.
01:15:26Um.
01:15:28Can we have some privacy?
01:15:30Yes. Yes, of course. Thank you.
01:15:32Thank you again for coming. I wasn't sure that you would.
01:15:46I wasn't sure either.
01:15:48Can I start by apologizing once again?
01:15:52I...
01:15:54It's not about an apology.
01:15:56It's not even about the fact that you lied.
01:15:58It's just...
01:16:02It's about the fact that this would never work.
01:16:04Why?
01:16:06Why could it never work?
01:16:08I have people who depend on me.
01:16:10And you...
01:16:11You're...
01:16:12Well...
01:16:13You're...
01:16:14A prince.
01:16:15And...
01:16:16Can we forget about the prince thing?
01:16:18For just a moment.
01:16:24Tell me how you feel.
01:16:28It doesn't...
01:16:30Matter.
01:16:33It would never work.
01:16:41So is...
01:16:42Is this goodbye then?
01:16:48You leave tomorrow?
01:16:49Tomorrow?
01:16:57Then I guess it is.
01:17:12Please don't.
01:17:13I have to go.
01:17:14It should be out.
01:17:15Pardon me, sire.
01:17:16There's a phone call for you.
01:17:17Thank you, Douglas.
01:17:18Hello.
01:17:19I know it's early, father.
01:17:20Did I wake you?
01:17:21No.
01:17:22No, son.
01:17:23It's...
01:17:24I'm just stumped on my next move in this chess game that I've been playing with your uncle for the past year.
01:17:28Actually, I'm getting tired of it, and I wish it was over.
01:17:29Everything okay?
01:17:30I need a favor.
01:17:31Something that couldn't have waited till morning?
01:17:32No.
01:17:33I'm afraid not.
01:17:34Go on.
01:17:35You've always been.
01:17:36I've always been.
01:17:37I've always been.
01:17:38I've always been.
01:17:39I've always been.
01:17:40I've always been.
01:17:41I've always been.
01:17:42I've always been.
01:17:43I've always been.
01:17:44I've always been.
01:17:45I've always been.
01:17:46I've always been.
01:17:47I've always been.
01:17:48Everything okay?
01:17:49I need a favor.
01:17:51Something that couldn't have waited till morning?
01:17:54No.
01:17:55I'm afraid not.
01:17:56Go on.
01:17:57You've always been extremely proud of the royal charities, especially around Christmas.
01:18:02I have, yes.
01:18:04Well, I have suggestion.
01:18:07Son, what is this all about?
01:18:09It's a long story.
01:18:11Well, let's hear it.
01:18:14This isn't really.
01:18:24Hello?
01:18:25Hey.
01:18:26Where are you?
01:18:27I'm home.
01:18:29Under the covers and sweats.
01:18:31Watching some bad TV.
01:18:33And I am about to polish off a pint of ice cream.
01:18:36Jules.
01:18:37so how long are you gonna sequester yourself for just so i know i'll be back tomorrow good
01:18:51i just i don't know how it would have ever worked it was a fantasy
01:18:58it was a pretty good one though wasn't it hey how many people can say that they have actually
01:19:05met a prince huh i didn't fall for him because he was a prince you know um i i will i'll see you
01:19:17tomorrow okay yeah okay okay sleep well okay yeah you too
01:19:35uh i just got an alert from our bank about what what
01:19:42it's a donation from the principality of santa monica
01:19:54that is the biggest donation we've ever received read the memo
01:20:00your work is too important to be dependent on our relationship
01:20:05make sure the tree lighting happens and that hope for all stays open for years to come
01:20:13um alexis i i have to go
01:20:22hi hi i'm gonna help you um i need to know if a guest has checked out yet sorry man we can't give
01:20:46anything about that information oh look um it's kind of an emergency he's a he's a prince and um i just
01:20:54with the media no no i'm i'm just
01:21:01look they left for the airport a few hours ago but i'm sure they're already gone
01:21:05okay um thanks anyway sorry
01:21:12thank you
01:21:23so
01:22:01Your plane, it left.
01:22:08Yes, it did. It was needed in St. Monica.
01:22:12But you're here.
01:22:18I couldn't take the chance of never seeing you again.
01:22:23And, well, now that the plane's gone, um, it seems I'm stuck here.
01:22:28At least until after Christmas.
01:22:31Your donation?
01:22:35It has nothing to do with us.
01:22:37It's between St. Monica and Hope for All.
01:22:42The monarchy often gives philanthropic donations.
01:22:45The monarchy?
01:22:46Yeah, technically my parents.
01:22:49After I told them about your situation.
01:22:51How can I thank them?
01:23:00A simple thank you will suffice.
01:23:02Five, four, three, two, one.
01:23:14Let's go.
01:23:17Go!
01:23:33You.
01:23:36You.
01:23:37You.
01:24:08I wanted to show you around town, and actually a lot more fun when I know someone's real name.
01:24:14Really? Well, in that case, Malcolm Bryant, actual servicemail, I exist.
01:24:20Welcome? I like the sound of that.
01:24:24Thanks.
01:24:33What do you think?
01:24:36It's gorgeous.
01:24:38It's all because of you.
01:24:42No. It's all because of you.
01:24:53I cannot wait for you to see St. Monica.
01:24:57You do?
01:24:57I was really hoping for White Christmas.
01:25:07It is a perfect end to all of this.
01:25:09End.
01:25:13End of the beginning.
01:25:19You know, there is one thing that I've wanted to do since I've been here.
01:25:23Hmm.
01:25:23Can we do it tomorrow?
01:25:24You know, I was really hoping that we could do it now, if that's all right.
01:25:27Oh, well, I do.
01:25:28I really wanted to stay until then.
01:25:30Do you want to go, I'll tell you.
01:25:31I'm not.
01:25:32You know, I love you.
01:25:34Hmm.
01:25:35I yet to go.
01:25:35I'll talk.
01:25:36You, I need to go.
01:25:36But I'll talk to you soon.
01:25:38I want to go.
01:25:39It was really long ago.
01:25:40So I'll talk to you.
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