A Royal Date For Christmas (2023) Romance Comedy Full Movie HD

Hollywood Cinema

When a European Duke arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit; he has no choice but to be styled, and ultimately inspired, by Bella, the owner of a local boutique.

Transcript

00:00:00Merry Christmas.

00:00:22Hey, Meredith.

00:00:23Hey.

00:00:23It's cold out there today.

00:00:25Yes, it is.

00:00:26Oh, did Violet and Danielle pick up their orders?

00:00:31Uh, yes, they did, and they were very happy.

00:00:33Good, good, good.

00:00:34Happy clients are return clients,

00:00:36which is especially important right now.

00:00:39Oh, how did it go at the bank this morning?

00:00:41Well, the loan officer's gonna review our financial reports.

00:00:45Her biggest priority is consistent cash flow, so...

00:00:48Your mobile styling truck is a fantastic idea.

00:00:51They're just gonna have to say yes.

00:00:52I hope so.

00:00:53By the way, how did your date go the other night?

00:00:57Oh, I had to cancel.

00:00:58Where's the green ribbon?

00:01:00Bella, how do you expect to meet anyone

00:01:02if you don't actually meet anyone?

00:01:05Okay, after I shared that I spent my day

00:01:07styling the ladies at the senior center,

00:01:08the man sent me laughing emojis.

00:01:10Right?

00:01:11Who does that?

00:01:12Good for you for canceling.

00:01:13I'm sure the ladies had a good time.

00:01:15They really did.

00:01:16I love helping people feel good about themselves.

00:01:18It's the best part of what we do.

00:01:20Yeah, there's this one sweet lady, Virginia,

00:01:22at the senior center,

00:01:23and her new shawl and earrings.

00:01:25She looked like a little kid on Christmas morning.

00:01:27I love that.

00:01:29So do you have any fun family plans for Christmas?

00:01:32Well, my parents don't get back

00:01:33from their anniversary cruise until late on the 24th,

00:01:35so we'll spend the day together on Christmas Day.

00:01:37How long have they been married?

00:01:39Forty years.

00:01:40And happily, too.

00:01:42One day your prince will come,

00:01:44and you will have a happily ever after, too.

00:01:46You gonna start singing now?

00:01:47Maybe.

00:01:49Don't you have deliveries today?

00:01:50Yes.

00:01:51Go.

00:01:52Bye.

00:02:03Welcome back, Your Grace.

00:02:05How was your flight?

00:02:06Exhausting.

00:02:07We delayed five hours leaving London,

00:02:09and then another hour on the tarmac upon landing.

00:02:11That is a long flight.

00:02:13Where's your luggage?

00:02:14Lost.

00:02:14Oh.

00:02:15Leave it to me, Your Grace.

00:02:16Oh, no.

00:02:21It's another cancellation.

00:02:23How are things here, Benjamin?

00:02:25Oh, very well, Your Grace.

00:02:26For the past week that I've been here,

00:02:27I've been happily preparing Tankford House for your arrival.

00:02:31It's hard to believe it's been seven years.

00:02:33Oh, well, that was Sidney's idea.

00:02:35Hmm.

00:02:36Apparently, she was less interested in my legacy

00:02:38and more interested in building her American social media profile.

00:02:42Oh.

00:02:43Well, she'd be joining you.

00:02:44Clearly, you've not read the latest tabloids, have you?

00:02:47No.

00:02:48No, that's over.

00:02:50And before you ask, I'm fine.

00:02:53And I do agree.

00:02:54It's for the best.

00:02:55Right.

00:02:56Well, you're going to need something to wear.

00:02:59I know just the place.

00:03:00I passed it on the way to the airport.

00:03:02Good man, Benjamin.

00:03:03Mm-hmm.

00:03:04I see how people have got a life.

00:03:16Ah.

00:03:17This boutique ought to have everything you'll need

00:03:19until your luggage arrives.

00:03:21If you just give me your sizes, I'll run in.

00:03:23Oh.

00:03:26Connie.

00:03:27No, you better take it.

00:03:28I'll pop into the shop.

00:03:29Right.

00:03:30Coming in soon.

00:03:31Hello.

00:03:33Welcome to Bella Sparks Couture.

00:03:35I'm Bella.

00:03:36Feel free to relax and have some hot cider or...

00:03:38Oh, no, thank you.

00:03:39I need a suit with all the accessories and a sleep garment.

00:03:42Please.

00:03:43Great.

00:03:44Um, we have various options from different designers.

00:03:46I can show you...

00:03:47Oh, I beg your pardon.

00:03:48I genuinely don't care about the designer.

00:03:50I just need something that fits, preferably in gray.

00:03:53Great.

00:03:54I just need your sizes.

00:03:55Yes, of course.

00:03:56I'd like to get this done as soon as possible.

00:03:59My tailor's contact information.

00:04:01He has all my measurements.

00:04:02There you are.

00:04:03Okay, great.

00:04:03I just want to verify.

00:04:04So it's PJ's...

00:04:05Sleep garment.

00:04:07Sleep garment.

00:04:08Uh, sorry.

00:04:09Um, suit with a jacket, tie, shirt.

00:04:11Yes, yes.

00:04:12All of it.

00:04:13And I've taken the liberty to put my address on the back of the cart.

00:04:16As soon as possible, please.

00:04:18Snowy Crest.

00:04:19That's an hour and a half outside of town.

00:04:21We can do it, but it's an extra charge.

00:04:22Yes, of course, fine.

00:04:24Um, use this.

00:04:26Thank you, Mr. Brown.

00:04:28Um, can I assist you in any other way?

00:04:30No, that'll be all.

00:04:31When can I expect delivery?

00:04:33Um, by 7 p.m. tonight.

00:04:35Excellent.

00:04:36Good day.

00:04:36Okay, good day to you, too.

00:04:52Really?

00:04:56Two more cancellations?

00:04:58This is becoming ridiculous.

00:05:06Oh, hold on a moment.

00:05:11You can leave the packages there.

00:05:13Oh, um, your receipt's in the garment bag.

00:05:15All right.

00:05:33Well, I must get some sleep before I drop.

00:05:37All right.

00:05:38Speak tomorrow.

00:05:39Night-night.

00:05:40Night-night.

00:05:42Oh, my goodness.

00:05:59Look at this.

00:06:05Right.

00:06:05Night-night.

00:06:09Uh, who was this?

00:06:10Some British guy?

00:06:12Stephen Brown, I think.

00:06:13Good sale, but kind of rude.

00:06:15Sorry, sorry.

00:06:17We need more hangers.

00:06:19Happy Christmas.

00:06:22Welcome to Bella Sparks Couture.

00:06:25I'd like to speak to the lady who helped me yesterday.

00:06:28I am not sure where she is.

00:06:31Really?

00:06:31I believe I saw her ducking into the back when I came in.

00:06:35Yes.

00:06:36Ah, just...

00:06:37Uh, Bella, our newest client would like to speak to you.

00:06:44Found those hangers.

00:06:45Yeah.

00:06:46Oh, hello.

00:06:48Hello.

00:06:48Uh, Mr. Brown, what a surprise.

00:06:51What can I do for you?

00:06:52I am going to put these hangers away.

00:06:57Is this about exchanging the sleep garment?

00:07:00You know, you didn't say exactly what you wanted, and so I...

00:07:04So, you took the liberty to give me a dose of holiday cheer.

00:07:10You weren't wrong.

00:07:12I want to apologize for my boorish behavior.

00:07:14I was exhausted from a long day of travel, topped off by the airlines, losing my luggage.

00:07:19However, that is no excuse for my rude behavior.

00:07:22I sincerely hope you'll accept my apology.

00:07:25That's completely unnecessary, but I really appreciate that, Mr. Brown.

00:07:29Stefan, please.

00:07:31Okay.

00:07:33Uh, you know, we have a line of men's sleepwear that you might prefer.

00:07:37No, your choice was, uh, quite comfortable.

00:07:40I slept better than I have in months.

00:07:42Oh, I'm happy to hear that.

00:07:45Oh.

00:07:47I must take this part on me.

00:07:50Yeah, of course.

00:07:52Hello, Connie.

00:07:53Yes, Connie.

00:07:57Well, it's the first Christmas luncheon I've hosted on this side of the pond in seven years.

00:08:05Well?

00:08:06He's cute.

00:08:07Shh.

00:08:10I have a good, good, good.

00:08:12Okay, very good.

00:08:13Good man.

00:08:15Well, we'll have to figure something out.

00:08:19Well, my diary's filled with meetings and dinners and...

00:08:22Oh, dear.

00:08:23I forgot about my plus one.

00:08:26What?

00:08:28What am I, 12?

00:08:29Just because he's handsome with a cute accent doesn't mean I'm interested.

00:08:33Because I'm not.

00:08:36Besides, I think he lives in Europe anyway.

00:08:38He's probably not single.

00:08:39Why are we having this conversation?

00:08:40I have no idea.

00:08:41You started it.

00:08:42I did not.

00:08:42Yes, you did.

00:08:43He's coming.

00:08:49Right.

00:08:50So it appears that my luggage has gone completely MRA.

00:08:53I see that you offer personal styling services and I'm in need for the week.

00:08:58Will your wife or your girlfriend be bringing you the luggage when you find it?

00:09:03No.

00:09:04I don't have either.

00:09:05No.

00:09:06Hmm.

00:09:06Oh.

00:09:07I'm booked for the week.

00:09:09Completely?

00:09:10Completely.

00:09:11Hmm.

00:09:13I would be happy to help.

00:09:15What exactly do you need?

00:09:16Well, it's somewhat complicated.

00:09:18Perhaps you'll allow me to explain over a holiday latte.

00:09:21Oh, I can take the store.

00:09:23Um, I'd be happy to.

00:09:25Brilliant.

00:09:26I'll get my coat.

00:09:27Have you been to England?

00:09:29No, but I've always wanted to go.

00:09:31I do watch the baking shows.

00:09:32Please, allow me.

00:09:33Oh, thank you.

00:09:37So you're a baker?

00:09:39No, no.

00:09:40I watch other people bake.

00:09:42I'm afraid I have more fails than successes.

00:09:45Well, I'm sure it tastes just as good.

00:09:47So, I have a two-fold business proposition for you.

00:09:52As I mentioned, my luggage has gone missing,

00:09:54and I have a full week through the 23rd.

00:09:56Business meetings, lunch receptions, dinners, and such.

00:09:59So you need outfits for each event?

00:10:01Yes.

00:10:01I generally stick to greys and blacks,

00:10:03so not too much fuss there.

00:10:05Okay.

00:10:06What's the second part?

00:10:07Let me preface this by saying

00:10:08this is strictly professional and platonic.

00:10:11I find myself at a loose end

00:10:13after having replied that I'd be bringing a guest

00:10:16to several of these events.

00:10:18Wait a minute.

00:10:19So you need a date?

00:10:21An official plus one.

00:10:23Right.

00:10:23I will compensate you for your time, of course.

00:10:26Like, I appreciate the offer,

00:10:28but I have a full week of client appointments.

00:10:30Right.

00:10:31Sorry.

00:10:31It was presumptuous of me to have assumed

00:10:33that you were not otherwise engaged with your work

00:10:35or your own holiday plans.

00:10:37And my holiday plans involve the boutique.

00:10:39But regardless, it's a bit of an unusual request.

00:10:44It is, yes.

00:10:46But I'd prefer to avoid all the questions I know

00:10:48that I'll be receiving from well-meaning friends

00:10:50and acquaintances if I show up alone.

00:10:52And you think that if I'm there, that somehow...

00:10:55Yes, of course.

00:10:56It would help me tremendously.

00:10:57I mean, I guess if I moved a few things around

00:11:03in the schedule, I could probably...

00:11:05Perfect.

00:11:05We have a deal, then?

00:11:07You'll dress me,

00:11:08and you'll be my official plus one for the week.

00:11:10Strictly professional, of course.

00:11:12Of course.

00:11:14Deal.

00:11:18I said he wants gray and black suits with white shirts,

00:11:21but I want to give him a pop of color

00:11:22for the cocktail party.

00:11:24Let's see, this would bring out his eyes.

00:11:27He has green eyes, does he?

00:11:29Yes.

00:11:30It was a purely professional assessment

00:11:32of my client's iris pigmentation.

00:11:34Thank you very much.

00:11:35I know it's not a date,

00:11:36but what are you going to wear?

00:11:38It's definitely not a date.

00:11:39I'm his plus one buddy.

00:11:42But we still want you to be the belle of the ball.

00:11:44Look, I'm just there to help him avoid

00:11:46uncomfortable conversations

00:11:47and make some extra cash.

00:11:48This is not some fairy tale

00:11:50starring Prince Charming.

00:11:51Just because your ex-boyfriend

00:11:53was more of a frog than a prince

00:11:54doesn't mean they all are.

00:11:56Is this because of his accent?

00:11:58Maybe.

00:11:58Yeah, okay.

00:11:59I gotta get this packed up,

00:12:01and I want it to look nice.

00:12:02I will deliver it.

00:12:04I want to see this amazing estate for myself.

00:12:06You go home.

00:12:07Go get ready.

00:12:10For your not date date.

00:12:18Thanks to your association,

00:12:20we've reached nearly three times

00:12:21as many communities as last year.

00:12:23Wow, that's fantastic.

00:12:24I'm so happy.

00:12:29Hey.

00:12:30Hi.

00:12:31Glad you could make it.

00:12:34Wait a minute.

00:12:35That's not the shirt I paired with that suit.

00:12:37No, I know.

00:12:38The one that you said

00:12:39was a little bit too flashy for my liking.

00:12:42Flashy?

00:12:43Because it wasn't white?

00:12:44Flashy.

00:12:46That's micro-elastic polyester,

00:12:48bright floral pattern print.

00:12:50I dare say that's not my style either.

00:12:52No?

00:12:52No.

00:12:53I'd like you to meet Jeff,

00:12:55Jamie,

00:12:56the co-directors of the Universal Endowment for Children.

00:12:59Bella is my...

00:13:01Well, she's my...

00:13:03Buddy.

00:13:04Hey, buddy.

00:13:08We're so sorry Lady Sydney couldn't make it.

00:13:10I saw the article.

00:13:12Have you tried the hors d'oeuvres?

00:13:14They look amazing.

00:13:17You're okay, though?

00:13:18Yes, yes, I'm fine.

00:13:20You know how these things get so massively out of love,

00:13:22especially in the media.

00:13:23How about a selfie?

00:13:24Hmm?

00:13:29Oh, the mayor just arrived.

00:13:31Oh, excuse us.

00:13:35What was that all about?

00:13:36Well, you see,

00:13:37actually, the Spanish ambassador would like to meet you.

00:13:40I'll bring him right back.

00:13:41Yeah, yeah, sure.

00:13:42Of course.

00:13:42Pardon me.

00:13:43Mm-hmm.

00:13:50So, how do you know his grace?

00:13:52His what?

00:13:53His grace?

00:13:54He didn't tell you?

00:13:59He's the Duke of Tangford.

00:14:02I mean, he's been all over the tabloids recently,

00:14:04which is why he doesn't have photographs.

00:14:05I mean, I can't say I blame him, but...

00:14:07Oh, excuse me.

00:14:08I promised my kids I'd say goodnight.

00:14:10Just one moment.

00:14:17So, you're a Duke?

00:14:20Did I fail to mention that?

00:14:22Uh-huh.

00:14:23Yeah.

00:14:23Bella.

00:14:28Bella.

00:14:31Are you all right?

00:14:32I'm embarrassed.

00:14:33Well, I can't exactly just drop in, I'm a Duke, into casual conversation without sounding extremely pompous.

00:14:42How am I supposed to help you if I don't even know who you are?

00:14:46I probably violated a million royal etiquette rules.

00:14:49No, not at all.

00:14:50I assure you.

00:14:52I'm sorry.

00:14:52I should have told you I was a Duke.

00:14:54And that you don't allow photographs?

00:14:56No candid photos, anyway.

00:15:00Would you like to be free from our arrangement?

00:15:01No, besides, a deal is a deal, right?

00:15:06Right.

00:15:07Good then.

00:15:09Buddy.

00:15:11Duke.

00:15:12Duke.

00:15:13Duke.

00:15:21Turns out he's a Duke and didn't bother to tell me.

00:15:24A Duke?

00:15:25Well, he does have a commanding type of royal air about him.

00:15:28So there I was, you know, completely clueless, doing everything wrong, and was not cool.

00:15:33Well, I take it you told him to find another plus one for this week.

00:15:36You wouldn't be lying if you said you were swamped with other clients.

00:15:40Yeah.

00:15:40You know, it looks good for us to have such a high-profile client, and the extra cash will

00:15:45be great for my mobile styling truck, and it won't need as big a loan from the bank.

00:15:49I'm supposed to hear from them today.

00:15:53What are you looking at?

00:15:54I'm curious, even if you aren't.

00:16:01Duke of Shattered Hearts?

00:16:03His ex, Aris Sydney, spotted with champion rugby player.

00:16:06Your Duke's full name is Stephen William Francis Brown.

00:16:10He's not my Duke.

00:16:11Right.

00:16:12He's your buddy.

00:16:16One in five vote to relieve Tangford of his dukedom.

00:16:20Can they do that?

00:16:21No, that requires an act of parliament.

00:16:23Wow, they're just making stuff up to hurt him.

00:16:25It says here that he strung the Aris along for three years and then callously broke up

00:16:30with her over the phone.

00:16:31Well, that doesn't sound like him.

00:16:33I mean, how awful to have your personal life exploited in the tabloids.

00:16:38I can only imagine what my headline would have been.

00:16:42Professional stylist and boutique owner blindsided last Christmas when her boyfriend moves to

00:16:46Central America and tells her he isn't coming back.

00:16:49Bella, you deserve much better.

00:16:53Yeah.

00:16:55Well, he seemed too good to be true, and he was.

00:16:59Is that the bank?

00:17:04No, it's Benjamin.

00:17:06The Duke needs a tie and festive accessory for a last minute event.

00:17:10What time is Danielle getting here?

00:17:12Oh, I can handle it.

00:17:13Yeah?

00:17:14Here you go.

00:17:16Bella, stylist to the royals.

00:17:19Just try not to end up in the tabloids.

00:17:22Uh-huh.

00:17:22Tell me more about this event you just added to my calendar.

00:17:29You said it's just down the road.

00:17:30The Christmas Pancake Breakfast, benefiting the Snowy Crest family charity.

00:17:37It'll be good publicity to counteract the current stories about you.

00:17:40Right, right.

00:17:41Yes, though a worthy charity either way.

00:17:44Um, refresh me on the details.

00:17:45You'll take one staged photograph with a vetted event photographer in festive attire.

00:17:52Understand?

00:17:53Copy that, yes.

00:17:54With people watching your every public move, it is especially important that everything go flawlessly this week.

00:18:02Hi.

00:18:15There you are.

00:18:24Welcome to Tankford House.

00:18:26Your home in England must be incredible if you'd rather live there than here.

00:18:29I, yeah, this was my father's favorite estate.

00:18:32It's absolutely beautiful.

00:18:34Why, thank you.

00:18:35Please, have a seat.

00:18:37Thanks, sir.

00:18:41And what have you brought?

00:18:42Okay, so I have a few tie options with pocket squares, of course.

00:18:48Uh, this is a nice bold red.

00:18:50This one I like.

00:18:50It's got a little bit of a sparkle sheen to it.

00:18:53This will do.

00:18:54The blue?

00:18:55Yes, of course.

00:18:57Right.

00:18:58Okay, for the festive accessory.

00:19:00Now, it was kind of last minute, but I was thinking that a festive pin could be fun

00:19:03if you're a lapel.

00:19:04These are adorable.

00:19:06They light up.

00:19:08You don't have to light them up, but it's an option if you wanted to.

00:19:11Festive accessory, not necessary.

00:19:15Oh, okay.

00:19:17Then you probably wouldn't be interested in the, uh, Santa hat either.

00:19:22For what purpose?

00:19:24You know, I'm not sure, but I figured everyone needs a Santa hat, right?

00:19:27Do they now?

00:19:29Well, yeah.

00:19:32Do you not own a Santa hat?

00:19:34No, of course not.

00:19:36Well, you should take it.

00:19:38Just...

00:19:39Really?

00:19:41Just take it.

00:19:42To where?

00:19:42You should have one.

00:19:43You should have one.

00:19:44I mean, just...

00:19:45Please, take it.

00:19:46Sure.

00:19:47Okay, good.

00:19:49Well, um...

00:19:52Look, I know this is not a part of your responsibilities for the day, but, um, would you be so kind as

00:20:01to accompany me, uh, to a last minute event?

00:20:05Uh, I'll even throw in a pancake breakfast, yes?

00:20:07Well, who doesn't love pancakes, huh?

00:20:12Right, yes?

00:20:14Yeah, yeah, sure.

00:20:15Okay, yeah, I can do it.

00:20:15Okay, first, everyone needs a Santa hat, right?

00:20:21Right.

00:20:24You're right.

00:20:25I'll just grab my jacket, and then we'll be off.

00:20:27On behalf of the Snowy Crest Family Charity, as a token of our thanks for his patronage,

00:20:41I would like to present the Duke of Tangford with this gift of our very own finest maple syrup.

00:20:52Thank you, Christy.

00:20:54Wow.

00:20:54I am honored to be a part of this incredible organization.

00:21:00I'm very happy to announce that next year, we plan to completely renovate the local park.

00:21:10Time and again, it has been proven that outdoor play and nature benefits family members of all ages,

00:21:16both physically and mentally.

00:21:17In addition, it has been known to greatly enhance students' academic performances,

00:21:23as well as encouraging positive self-esteem in everyone who participates.

00:21:28Please enjoy your pancake breakfast, popped off with this delightful maple syrup.

00:21:40Truly, thank you for being here today.

00:21:43It really means a lot.

00:21:44Thank you for having me, Christy, and for this delightful small batch maple syrup.

00:21:49I shall have it with my pudding upon return to England.

00:21:52And give my best to Doug and the girls.

00:21:54Oh, can we get that photo now?

00:21:56Yes, of course.

00:21:57Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:21:58Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:21:59Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:00Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:01Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:02Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:03Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:04Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:05Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:06Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:07Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:08Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:09Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:10Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:11Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:12Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:13Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:14Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:15Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:16Thank you for having me, Christy.

00:22:17Are we learning anything new?

00:22:29A maple syrup candle.

00:22:31I'm learning more about you.

00:22:33Really?

00:22:33Yeah, that was a nice speech.

00:22:35How many organizations are you involved with?

00:22:37I'm involved at different levels with several dozen charities,

00:22:41both at home and internationally.

00:22:42I also manage my own, the Tankford Trust.

00:22:45I saw that on the itinerary.

00:22:46So is the Duke's Christmas luncheon on the 23rd?

00:22:48Is that, like, the Trust's biggest event of the year?

00:22:50All right, you assume correctly.

00:22:52However, this year, things are not looking so good.

00:22:56Why is that?

00:22:56Well, if the guest list gets too low,

00:22:58it won't be good for appearances to host the event.

00:23:01Better to not have it at all than to risk looking unpopular.

00:23:05Oh.

00:23:06Yes, when you have a title, everyone is always watching you.

00:23:10Waiting for you to do something wrong.

00:23:12Nothing is more important than duty and honoring your family's name.

00:23:17As my father used to say, service and duty before self.

00:23:21I heard this daily from early childhood.

00:23:24And I can't imagine you were the rebellious type.

00:23:26No, not at all.

00:23:28I respected my parents far too much to bring any shame on our family.

00:23:32I can't imagine your family being anything other than completely proud of you.

00:23:35Well, that's very kind of you.

00:23:39Oh, fancy some fresh air?

00:23:41Sure.

00:23:42Excellent.

00:23:49Oh, I love the countryside.

00:23:52I grew up in New York City.

00:23:54Did you now?

00:23:55Yeah.

00:23:56Yeah, in a small apartment surrounded by concrete.

00:23:59You know, even though we didn't have a lot of material things

00:24:01and a lot of what we did have was hand-me-downs,

00:24:04we really had fun.

00:24:04We used to build snowmen in the middle of the sidewalk.

00:24:07And then, of course, I would style them with my new hand-me-down accessories.

00:24:11Fashionable snowmen.

00:24:12I thought so.

00:24:14The neighborhood kids didn't always agree.

00:24:16But, you know, you can't let other people's opinions of you

00:24:17get in the way of living your best life, right?

00:24:20Living your best life.

00:24:22Yeah.

00:24:22Right.

00:24:23Hmm.

00:24:24No, I don't think I've ever built a snowman.

00:24:27Wait, what?

00:24:28You've never built a snowman?

00:24:30Afraid not.

00:24:31Did you listen to your speech?

00:24:34Play in nature benefits physical and mental health.

00:24:38Mm-hmm.

00:24:40Hmm.

00:24:43Come on.

00:24:44What are you doing?

00:24:46The correct question, sir, is what are we doing?

00:24:49Sorry.

00:24:50What are we doing?

00:24:52I'll show you.

00:24:52Oh, this is perfect for his nose.

00:25:00There we go.

00:25:02Hey.

00:25:04He's still missing something.

00:25:06Yeah, he is.

00:25:11Because everyone needs a Santa hat.

00:25:14Yes, that is true.

00:25:16There you go.

00:25:23Not bad fear for a snowman.

00:25:28You know, in that coat, you bear a striking resemblance to your red riding hood.

00:25:34Without the hood?

00:25:35Precisely, yes.

00:25:36Well, it's a good thing you look nothing like the big, bad wolf.

00:25:41Are you sure?

00:25:42Yes.

00:25:43No, oh, that character scared me as a child.

00:25:46I mean, to be fair, I scare easily.

00:25:51Stefan?

00:25:53Oh, sorry.

00:25:55Seriously?

00:25:58I'm going to get you back for that.

00:26:00You can try.

00:26:02Yeah, you ready?

00:26:03Ready for this?

00:26:03Serves you right.

00:26:10Trying to take time with Duke.

00:26:11Okay.

00:26:13Huh.

00:26:14You legit scared me.

00:26:16I know.

00:26:16You're very proud of yourself, aren't you?

00:26:18I am.

00:26:19Rightfully so.

00:26:20And I do believe that Mr. Snowman, you're a curse.

00:26:22Right?

00:26:23I don't think so.

00:26:24I don't hear him talking.

00:26:26Hello.

00:26:27I believe he does.

00:26:28Hello.

00:26:30Hello, Greg.

00:26:33I should have known better.

00:26:38That was utterly careless of me.

00:26:40What do you mean?

00:26:42You can't trust a paparazzi.

00:26:43They find out where you are, and they sell your photos to the highest bidder, who makes

00:26:47up a fine story to go along with.

00:26:50You were building a snowman at a charity event.

00:26:52I can't say anything bad about that.

00:26:54You'd be surprised.

00:26:55We should get back.

00:26:57You have a long drive, and it'll be getting dark soon.

00:27:00Okay.

00:27:11Which one do you like more?

00:27:12Well, it depends on the client.

00:27:14It's for Stefan.

00:27:15I thought he already has his suit for today.

00:27:17He does, but his suit for Thursday just came in, and I thought one of these might liven

00:27:20up his afternoon meeting.

00:27:21I wanted to run it over there.

00:27:23I just, I want his wardrobe to reflect who he really is.

00:27:25You know, charming and dynamic.

00:27:27This one.

00:27:28This one.

00:27:29This.

00:27:31What?

00:27:33Okay, he hired me to be his stylist, and he's paying me well.

00:27:35It's my job.

00:27:36It's my duty, in fact, to make sure he looks his best.

00:27:38And that, that is true for every one of my clients.

00:27:41Is this the last of it, by the way, because I should, I should probably get on the road

00:27:44soon.

00:27:45No, you go.

00:27:45I got this.

00:27:46I'll have a few minutes.

00:27:47Okay.

00:27:48I have been seeing a lot of articles about his breakup with Sidney.

00:27:52He is being painted in a pretty bad light.

00:27:54I just, he just never seems to defend himself.

00:27:57Meredith, why are you reading that stuff?

00:27:59Because he keeps showing up in my feed.

00:28:01Well, I hope you're not believing any of it.

00:28:03Look, he may not always be the warm and fuzzy type, but he does not deserve whatever negative

00:28:07things they're saying about him.

00:28:09He, he's a good guy.

00:28:12Well, you do know him better than I do.

00:28:15I'm sure you're right.

00:28:15I say this as an objective observer, observing him.

00:28:19Yes, you're very objective.

00:28:21I am objective.

00:28:22I, I, look, I have a good perspective on him.

00:28:25I'm, I'm there witnessing him.

00:28:26A witness to the handsome face, yes.

00:28:29I, I'm going to, I'm, I'm leaving.

00:28:31Goodbye.

00:28:31Oh, you're so flustered.

00:28:37Hello, Bella.

00:28:38You're not early.

00:28:39I was just about to text you.

00:28:41Is this a bad time?

00:28:42No, it's all right.

00:28:44That'll be old, Benjamin.

00:28:45Of course.

00:28:48May I?

00:28:49Of course, yes.

00:28:49I trust you brought a suit?

00:28:51Yes.

00:28:52But first, I thought this could add a little holiday joy to your meeting this afternoon.

00:28:57Who's Lady Josephine?

00:28:59I'm sorry.

00:29:00That, that is none of my business.

00:29:02I am, I'm so sorry.

00:29:03It's all right.

00:29:04Please have a seat.

00:29:06A friend.

00:29:07Um, and I would be vehemently objecting to this if my meeting hadn't just canceled.

00:29:13Ah.

00:29:14Okay.

00:29:14I brought the suit that we talked about, but I couldn't help but bring an option, okay?

00:29:24Pinstripes.

00:29:25It's still business-like, but with a little flair.

00:29:27Lots of flair.

00:29:29Yeah.

00:29:29Let's just stick to the original.

00:29:31Would you try it on, though?

00:29:31Because it's...

00:29:32Oh, not today.

00:29:33I'm telling you.

00:29:33I have a picture in my head, and it's going to look great on you.

00:29:36I'll just leave it here.

00:29:40Excellent.

00:29:40That would be great.

00:29:43Um, I do apologize for you making the trip all this week.

00:29:47Um, oh yeah, no, no problem at all.

00:29:49So was there any fallout from the snowman building gate?

00:29:53Uh, not as yet.

00:29:55Uh, unfortunately, the other headlines are far more riveting.

00:30:00Yes.

00:30:00Oh, I ought to get some work done.

00:30:02Yes, me too.

00:30:03Yes.

00:30:03Me too.

00:30:03I just...

00:30:06I couldn't help but notice that you don't have a Christmas tree.

00:30:10Right.

00:30:10Well, I suppose Benjamin didn't see the need.

00:30:13The Duke's Christmas luncheon is at a lovely hotel,

00:30:16and then I fly back to England the day after on Christmas Eve.

00:30:20Still, no Christmas tree the week before Christmas.

00:30:25I'm betting you never picked out your own Christmas tree.

00:30:28Uh-oh.

00:30:29That's a wager you would not win.

00:30:30However, it has been many, many years.

00:30:34You know, I can't imagine many photographers would be just hanging out waiting for you to pick the wrong tree.

00:30:39No, not on this property.

00:30:42You have Christmas trees growing here?

00:30:43Yes, more than you can imagine.

00:30:46Can you take a break?

00:30:48Well, my family's estate's been around for hundreds of years.

00:30:50I don't suppose a few hours would hurt anything.

00:30:54Shall we fetch a Christmas tree?

00:30:56Yes.

00:30:56Okay.

00:30:57Good.

00:30:58All right.

00:30:59Dolly good.

00:31:00Off we go.

00:31:02Picking out the Christmas tree was one of my favorite family traditions growing up.

00:31:07I mean, it was in a tree lot in the city, not an enchanted forest like this.

00:31:12But, uh, it was so much fun.

00:31:14My brother and I, we would find the biggest tree in the lot,

00:31:17and then my dad would protest and pretend that he wants a smaller tree,

00:31:20but he'd always let us win.

00:31:21And then we'd come home with our tree,

00:31:24and my mom would make her famous hot chocolate.

00:31:28That sounds lovely.

00:31:30Now, why was it famous?

00:31:32Oh, it was just famous to our family.

00:31:35Oh.

00:31:36Well, she would, okay, so she would melt chocolate chips

00:31:38with a little vanilla and cinnamon and butter and hot milk,

00:31:41and it was, oh, divine.

00:31:44What about you?

00:31:45Any favorite family holiday traditions?

00:31:48Well, yeah, the Christmas crackers.

00:31:51Every year, at dinner before pudding,

00:31:53what you call dessert,

00:31:55I would open a mine,

00:31:57and I would always receive a die-cast car.

00:31:59I had a massive collection.

00:32:01And when I went to school,

00:32:03my mother donated them to a local children's hospital.

00:32:06She didn't ask you first?

00:32:07No, of course she did.

00:32:08And I agreed that it puts a much better use

00:32:10bringing joy to some children

00:32:12rather than sitting on my shelf, you know?

00:32:15Service and duty before self.

00:32:16Yes, exactly.

00:32:18Did you hear something?

00:32:20Yes, perfect timing.

00:32:22Benjamin, right here.

00:32:23Hey!

00:32:23Yes, your grace, right behind you.

00:32:26What are you up to?

00:32:28Oh, you're not the only one

00:32:29with some fun family holiday traditions.

00:32:31A tradition your dear parents

00:32:33enjoyed very much each holiday season.

00:32:37Hot cocoa on a tree hunt?

00:32:38Yes, exactly.

00:32:40May I help you?

00:32:41Of course you will.

00:32:43It's been a long time

00:32:45since your grace has ventured out onto the grounds

00:32:47and felled a Christmas tree.

00:32:48Yes, too long.

00:32:49I almost forgot how beautiful it is.

00:32:52Yes.

00:32:52Well, lucky for me,

00:32:53some traditions find their way back to us.

00:32:59Mayor.

00:33:00Oh, thank you.

00:33:01This is amazing.

00:33:05This is amazing.

00:33:08Hot chocolate?

00:33:09Yes, please.

00:33:12Hot chocolate, my favorite.

00:33:14So, tell me,

00:33:15did you always want to be a stylist?

00:33:17Yes, actually.

00:33:19Even before my fashionable snowmen,

00:33:22I used to love putting together

00:33:23outfits and accessories for my dolls.

00:33:26And then for friends and family.

00:33:28You used to charge 10 cents an outfit.

00:33:30Oh, really?

00:33:30A born entrepreneur.

00:33:32What was your first job?

00:33:35My first job was in a department store.

00:33:38My favorite part was when

00:33:39people asked me for help.

00:33:41Help?

00:33:42As in matching a jumper with a skirt?

00:33:45Yeah, but mostly it was about

00:33:46helping people figure out

00:33:47what looked best on them.

00:33:50When people feel good about how they look,

00:33:52it's just amazing what it does

00:33:53to boost their self-confidence.

00:33:55Now, I gotta tell you,

00:33:56I love watching my clients

00:33:58just open up and boldly face the world

00:34:00with their best foot forward.

00:34:02So this is your passion?

00:34:04It is.

00:34:05And I'm so grateful.

00:34:07I started my boutique after college

00:34:09out of my apartment,

00:34:10and now I've got my store,

00:34:12and I'm working on expanding my business

00:34:14to include a mobile styling unit.

00:34:17And what does that mean to?

00:34:18Okay, so I want to buy a huge wardrobe truck

00:34:20that I can drive to my clients,

00:34:22and not just for my regular clients' convenience,

00:34:24but also for therapeutic purposes, too.

00:34:27Mobile retail therapy is a thing?

00:34:29Yeah.

00:34:30Actually, I volunteer at a senior center,

00:34:32and you'd be amazed at the joy

00:34:34that a new necklace and scarf

00:34:35or a bow tie and shirt can bring.

00:34:37And I want to do that for more centers

00:34:39and hospital patients.

00:34:41You know, a little style to lift their spirits.

00:34:45Sounds brilliant.

00:34:47Don't you agree, Benjamin?

00:34:48Yes.

00:34:49When did you start?

00:34:51Oh, um, well, I have a business plan,

00:34:54and I'm just, you know,

00:34:55we're just kind of ramping up and...

00:34:58Wait a minute.

00:34:58Okay, that tree right there.

00:35:00Okay, that is a great tree.

00:35:01I mean, look at that.

00:35:03Right?

00:35:03It is. It is.

00:35:04I mean, shall we?

00:35:06Yes, let's do this.

00:35:07Yeah, yeah.

00:35:09Axe, please.

00:35:18It's perfect.

00:35:20And it was here the whole time.

00:35:26Yes.

00:35:26Oh, that's fantastic.

00:35:29It is.

00:35:30What's next?

00:35:30Oh.

00:35:31The star.

00:35:37Would you like to do the honors?

00:35:38Yes, of course.

00:35:39Okay.

00:35:41Uh, ceremonial drum roll, please.

00:35:44Trrr.

00:35:45Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun.

00:35:51And the tree is styled.

00:35:53So it can now boldly face the world

00:35:55with its best foot forward.

00:35:57Exactly, yes.

00:35:58You ought to add tree stylists to your CV.

00:36:00I think I'll add it to my list of services.

00:36:02Right.

00:36:03Um, I really enjoyed this.

00:36:04It's so much better than my usual.

00:36:07Hmm.

00:36:07Right.

00:36:08Speaking of.

00:36:10Oh.

00:36:11Everything okay?

00:36:13Snowman Building Gate,

00:36:14as you so aptly named it,

00:36:15made the papers after all.

00:36:19Duke of Tangford going snowware fast

00:36:22after Eris breakup.

00:36:24Guess it was a snow news day.

00:36:26Very punny.

00:36:27Um, if you'll pardon me,

00:36:29I must call Connie.

00:36:31Are you not too tired?

00:36:32Are you all right to drive?

00:36:33No, I'm fine.

00:36:34Excellent.

00:36:34Are we still on for tomorrow's

00:36:35animal rescue shelter lunch?

00:36:37Yes, of course.

00:36:37I'll send Benjamin around with the car

00:36:39to pick you up from the boutique,

00:36:40if you like.

00:36:40Thank you, yeah.

00:36:41Good.

00:36:41Stephen.

00:36:42Yes?

00:36:44You look like you're having fun.

00:36:45It's not that bad.

00:36:47You're quite right.

00:36:47It could have been much worse.

00:36:48They could have dragged you into this,

00:36:50and thank goodness for all our sakes,

00:36:52they didn't.

00:37:07Thank you very much.

00:37:09Good drink.

00:37:10Thank you so much.

00:37:12Excellent speech.

00:37:15What a great charity.

00:37:16My cousin adopted her dog

00:37:18for my rescue shelter.

00:37:20Well, that's the best part

00:37:21of having a title,

00:37:22being able to help people and pups

00:37:24through my patronage.

00:37:26Um, and my...

00:37:28crooked.

00:37:31Okay.

00:37:34Oh.

00:37:36That would be Connie.

00:37:37Excuse me.

00:37:38Yeah, sure.

00:37:41Hello.

00:37:45Oh.

00:37:45Okay.

00:37:47Well,

00:37:48if the Christmas party

00:37:49is down to that for you,

00:37:50perhaps

00:37:51we better cancel after all.

00:37:54No, of course,

00:37:55they don't want to.

00:37:57Um,

00:37:58yes, okay.

00:37:59Go ahead.

00:38:01Cancel the hotel venue.

00:38:02I'll call the remaining guests myself.

00:38:04Okay.

00:38:05Everything okay?

00:38:19Sure.

00:38:20Yes.

00:38:21We've just had to cancel

00:38:22the Duke's Christmas luncheon after all.

00:38:24What?

00:38:25Why?

00:38:26The guest list has dwindled too low.

00:38:28Well, apparently no one wishes

00:38:30to be associated with me

00:38:31for fear of negative publicity.

00:38:34That's absurd.

00:38:35To you, it would seem so,

00:38:36but not to my associates back in London

00:38:38who are supposed to be flying in

00:38:39for the event.

00:38:42Why not have a party instead?

00:38:45You know, forget those people.

00:38:47Have a big party instead.

00:38:49Invite all your friends and associates

00:38:50from here in America.

00:38:52You know, just a lot of people,

00:38:53just a ton of people,

00:38:54invite them all,

00:38:54and show everyone reading those articles

00:38:56how wrong they've been.

00:38:57We just canceled the hotel.

00:39:00And it's too late

00:39:01to secure another venue.

00:39:03How about Tankford House?

00:39:05It's not that far from here.

00:39:06It's beautiful,

00:39:07and you got the space.

00:39:08It's impossible.

00:39:09The only room suitable

00:39:10is the salon,

00:39:11and that room is closed.

00:39:12Well, there are four days

00:39:13till the 23rd.

00:39:13That's plenty of time

00:39:14to open it and clean it up

00:39:15and get it ready.

00:39:16I said it's not an option.

00:39:19My apologies.

00:39:21It's just,

00:39:21it's not an option.

00:39:22Okay.

00:39:25Sorry, it was just a suggestion.

00:39:29Um,

00:39:30if it's okay,

00:39:31I think I might,

00:39:32I might head back to the boutique.

00:39:33This event is basically done,

00:39:34and I'm,

00:39:35I'm just swamped,

00:39:36uh, clients waiting for me.

00:39:38Thanks.

00:39:50Miller, wait, please.

00:39:52Yes?

00:39:54I won't explain properly.

00:39:56You don't owe me any explanations.

00:39:58I'd feel better if you understood.

00:40:01What is it?

00:40:04I told you that my father

00:40:05loved Tankford House.

00:40:07It was his favorite

00:40:09of all his estates.

00:40:10But it was my mother

00:40:15who looked forward

00:40:16to the tidings

00:40:17and tinsel Christmas party.

00:40:19Who,

00:40:19who she threw

00:40:21every year

00:40:22in the salon.

00:40:24She fell ill

00:40:26when I was 10.

00:40:28She never recovered.

00:40:31My father,

00:40:32he,

00:40:32he closed that part

00:40:33of the house.

00:40:36And no one,

00:40:37I mean,

00:40:38no one

00:40:39has been in there since.

00:40:42I'm so sorry.

00:40:43I didn't know.

00:40:44After that,

00:40:46the party just became

00:40:47a small

00:40:47Christmas luncheon

00:40:49in the hotel.

00:40:51It's been that way

00:40:52ever since.

00:40:55I told you

00:40:56that I hadn't been

00:40:57to Tankford House

00:40:57in seven years.

00:41:00It's been much longer

00:41:01since I've...

00:41:02There is no expiration date

00:41:08on grief.

00:41:08And everyone honors

00:41:11their loved ones

00:41:12in different ways.

00:41:14Honor.

00:41:15Yes.

00:41:19Perhaps it's time

00:41:21I bring back

00:41:22the tidings

00:41:23and tinsel Christmas party.

00:41:25It's,

00:41:26it's what my mother

00:41:27would want.

00:41:29Is that what you want?

00:41:31Yes.

00:41:32Yes.

00:41:33Yes,

00:41:33I want to bring back

00:41:34some real Christmas cheer

00:41:35to Tankford House.

00:41:37The way it used to be

00:41:38when I was a child.

00:41:41Oh.

00:41:42Oh.

00:41:43Oh, sorry.

00:41:44And you'll help, right?

00:41:46You can stay

00:41:47in the guest room

00:41:47and so you needn't

00:41:48have to go back

00:41:49and forth every day?

00:41:50I mean, I would love to,

00:41:52but I don't know

00:41:53if I can.

00:41:53I'll pay you

00:41:54double your usual rate.

00:41:55That's not it.

00:41:58Bella.

00:42:01Please?

00:42:07I'd be honored.

00:42:13Okay,

00:42:14shall we get back inside?

00:42:16Sure.

00:42:23Wait, so

00:42:24you're moving into

00:42:25Tankford House?

00:42:26The guest house.

00:42:28Okay.

00:42:28Okay,

00:42:29what are you thinking?

00:42:31Well, you know,

00:42:31it's just easier

00:42:32than driving

00:42:32three hours every day

00:42:33and it's perfect.

00:42:35Um, you know,

00:42:36this private secretary

00:42:37and other staff

00:42:37are actually flying in

00:42:38on the red eye

00:42:39tomorrow morning.

00:42:40For a Christmas party?

00:42:41Yes.

00:42:42The Tidings and Tinsel

00:42:42Christmas event.

00:42:43It's gonna be amazing.

00:42:44It is happening.

00:42:45This is happening.

00:42:46We are doing this.

00:42:47It's gonna be great.

00:42:49It's gonna be great.

00:42:50It's gonna be great.

00:42:51It's gonna be great.

00:42:52It's gonna be great.

00:42:53It's gonna be great.

00:42:54It's gonna be great.

00:42:55Bella,

00:42:56are you okay?

00:42:57Uh,

00:42:58yeah,

00:43:00it's a lot

00:43:01asking you

00:43:02to hold down

00:43:02the fort

00:43:03by yourself

00:43:03this close

00:43:03to Christmas.

00:43:04It's okay.

00:43:05Our clients

00:43:06might not be okay.

00:43:07I don't know

00:43:10if this was

00:43:11a good decision.

00:43:13But

00:43:13it seemed like

00:43:15the right thing to do.

00:43:17This is your business

00:43:18and I am here for you.

00:43:22Besides,

00:43:23didn't the Duke say

00:43:24that he would pay you

00:43:25double your rate?

00:43:26Mm-hmm.

00:43:27That fee

00:43:27could go a long way

00:43:29towards a mobile

00:43:30styling truck.

00:43:31And I can handle things.

00:43:34I think.

00:43:35If it comes to it,

00:43:37you could always send

00:43:38one or two of our clients

00:43:39to Stacy Stiles

00:43:41down the road.

00:43:41Let's just take it

00:43:43one day at a time.

00:43:44Besides,

00:43:45I am happy

00:43:45that you are spending

00:43:47some time

00:43:47with your Duke.

00:43:48When are you leaving?

00:43:49First thing in the morning.

00:43:50Yeah?

00:43:52You think a lot of people

00:43:53will show up

00:43:54for his event?

00:43:55It's pretty short notice.

00:43:57How often do Americans

00:43:58get invited

00:43:58to a royal Christmas party?

00:44:00That is true.

00:44:01Mm-hmm.

00:44:03Okay,

00:44:03I think I have

00:44:04everything he needs.

00:44:05Bella,

00:44:07do you have a dress?

00:44:08Uh, no.

00:44:09I forgot about myself.

00:44:11Why am I not surprised?

00:44:12Maybe one more tie.

00:44:15I do have

00:44:15the perfect dress,

00:44:16but unfortunately

00:44:17it doesn't come

00:44:18with a pumpkin

00:44:18to turn into a coach.

00:44:20Well, it's a good thing

00:44:21this isn't a fairy tale ball,

00:44:22then.

00:44:24Are you sure

00:44:25you deserve happiness?

00:44:28My happiness

00:44:29will come from

00:44:30expanding my business.

00:44:32A mobile truck

00:44:33and several states

00:44:34and maybe a few

00:44:35international stores.

00:44:37Okay, well,

00:44:38you just call me

00:44:38if you need me.

00:44:40Meredith,

00:44:41you are the best.

00:44:42I know.

00:44:43That is why

00:44:44you love me.

00:44:46I'm gonna go

00:44:47get you that dress.

00:44:48right.

00:44:58Oh, thank you.

00:45:02I'll bring your bags

00:45:03and clothing boxes inside.

00:45:05Thank you again.

00:45:06Ah, you made it.

00:45:09I'd like to introduce you

00:45:10to my personal secretary,

00:45:13Connie.

00:45:13She arrived early

00:45:14this morning.

00:45:14This is Bella.

00:45:15Nice to meet you.

00:45:16Hope you had a nice flight.

00:45:18Yes, I did.

00:45:18It's lovely to meet you.

00:45:20It's wonderful

00:45:21to be back here

00:45:21at Tangford House.

00:45:23Oh, Benjamin.

00:45:23Excuse me?

00:45:24Yes.

00:45:26I really must thank you

00:45:27for helping us

00:45:27with the party.

00:45:29Whatever I can do

00:45:29to help.

00:45:30Now, Your Grace,

00:45:31I have made arrangements

00:45:32for your luggage

00:45:33to be shipped here

00:45:34once it arrives from

00:45:35wherever and hopefully

00:45:36before the 23rd.

00:45:38The cleaning and decorating

00:45:39crew are finished

00:45:40in the salon wing

00:45:41and preparations

00:45:42have begun

00:45:43for the party.

00:45:44The guest house

00:45:45has been readied

00:45:46and George is making

00:45:48your favorite

00:45:48roasted chicken for lunch.

00:45:49Oh, excellent.

00:45:51I told you.

00:45:52There is no person

00:45:54on the planet

00:45:55more efficient

00:45:56than Connie.

00:45:57Why don't we

00:45:58get you settled?

00:45:59If you don't mind,

00:46:00I would like to show

00:46:00Bella the guest home

00:46:01myself.

00:46:02Oh, absolutely.

00:46:04Enjoy.

00:46:06Right.

00:46:07Shall we?

00:46:07Yes.

00:46:08Okay.

00:46:09How was the drive?

00:46:11It was great.

00:46:12Once upon a time,

00:46:13these were the original

00:46:14horse stables,

00:46:15but my great-grandmother

00:46:16had them renovated

00:46:16into a guest house.

00:46:18These were stables?

00:46:19Yes.

00:46:20Back in the day,

00:46:21it was typical for guests

00:46:21to stay for a month

00:46:23or more,

00:46:24but my great-grandmother

00:46:25wanted her guests

00:46:26to have plenty

00:46:28of privacy.

00:46:29You know...

00:46:30Oh, I'm sorry.

00:46:31Sorry.

00:46:32Sorry.

00:46:32It's quite all right.

00:46:34Okay.

00:46:35Are you all right?

00:46:36Yes.

00:46:42Oh, my goodness.

00:46:44This is beautiful.

00:46:45It's like...

00:46:45like out of a storybook.

00:46:47You'll be all right here?

00:46:48I may never go back

00:46:50to my apartment

00:46:51in the city.

00:46:52Oh, just kidding.

00:46:54Hello!

00:46:57The ladies' bags.

00:46:59I delivered the clothing boxes

00:47:01to your gracious chamber.

00:47:03Thank you so much.

00:47:05Connie hopes

00:47:06that you're finding

00:47:06everything to your satisfaction?

00:47:09Please tell her.

00:47:09It's amazing.

00:47:10I will.

00:47:11If you need anything,

00:47:13you have my contact.

00:47:14Yes, thank you.

00:47:15Thank you, Benjamin.

00:47:18This is beautiful.

00:47:22What would you like

00:47:23to see next?

00:47:24The rest of the house

00:47:25or the grounds?

00:47:26Um, the grounds.

00:47:28The grounds it is.

00:47:29Okay.

00:47:30It's like your very own

00:47:37winter wonderland.

00:47:38Yes, my mother and father

00:47:40used to walk around

00:47:41holding hands.

00:47:42That's so romantic.

00:47:44Did you bring

00:47:45all your girlfriends here?

00:47:47Uh, dated a few in uni,

00:47:49but no one special enough

00:47:51to bring to Tankford House.

00:47:53And Sydney,

00:47:54she, uh,

00:47:54she didn't like the cold.

00:47:56She preferred Majorca

00:47:57and Central pay for holidays.

00:47:59Until last year, of course,

00:48:01when she decides

00:48:01she wanted to make a name

00:48:02for herself in America.

00:48:04She's the one who pushed

00:48:05to have the luncheon

00:48:05in New York this year.

00:48:07If her goal

00:48:08was social media fame,

00:48:10she certainly accomplished it.

00:48:13Sorry, but that's been hurtful.

00:48:15Um, I'm sure

00:48:16you've seen the articles.

00:48:18Oh, I don't believe

00:48:18half of what I read online

00:48:20as it is.

00:48:20Really?

00:48:21Good for you.

00:48:22Truth is,

00:48:23we were never really well suited.

00:48:24You know,

00:48:25Sydney preferred a bit

00:48:25of drama in her life,

00:48:26and I'm not the most

00:48:27dynamic personality,

00:48:29as of what you've likely noted.

00:48:31A bit more stayed

00:48:32and set in my ways.

00:48:36Um,

00:48:37okay, first of all,

00:48:40you're awesome.

00:48:41And second of all,

00:48:42a lot of people think

00:48:43that stability

00:48:43is actually a strength.

00:48:45My ex,

00:48:46he was,

00:48:47he was unpredictable

00:48:48and spontaneous.

00:48:49Did you and he

00:48:50leave it on good terms?

00:48:51I'll let you be the judge.

00:48:54Last year,

00:48:55two weeks before Christmas,

00:48:56he cancels our dinner plans.

00:48:58His reason?

00:48:59He's moved to Belize.

00:49:01Your partner moved

00:49:03to another country

00:49:03without telling you.

00:49:05Yep.

00:49:07What a louse.

00:49:09Louse.

00:49:10That's a good word for him.

00:49:12I like that.

00:49:13Yeah, this is after

00:49:15he talked about us

00:49:17looking at engagement rings

00:49:18and...

00:49:18Really?

00:49:19Yeah.

00:49:20Unbelievable.

00:49:22Sorry that you experienced that.

00:49:24It was okay.

00:49:25Do you want to keep going?

00:49:27Sure.

00:49:27I'd love to see the stables.

00:49:28Yes, of course.

00:49:31After you.

00:49:31I mean,

00:49:35I should have known better

00:49:36than to trust him.

00:49:38Looking back,

00:49:39he was all talk.

00:49:42Oh.

00:49:44May I?

00:49:44Yes, of course.

00:49:49Words without actions

00:49:50to back them up

00:49:51are meaningless.

00:49:53Speaking of

00:49:53meaningless talk,

00:49:56why don't you defend yourself

00:49:57against those

00:49:57false tabloid accusations?

00:49:59You know?

00:49:59Tell them the truth.

00:50:00it's a rule

00:50:01my family

00:50:02has always followed.

00:50:03Neither complain

00:50:04nor explain.

00:50:06It only makes you

00:50:06look defensive.

00:50:08We prefer to

00:50:09keep our heads down

00:50:10and remain neutral.

00:50:12Right, Sarah?

00:50:16Thank you, Alan.

00:50:18A magical horse

00:50:19for a magical place.

00:50:21Yes,

00:50:22oh, look at that.

00:50:23Connie must have found

00:50:24it in one of the boxes

00:50:25and hung it up.

00:50:25Is it yours?

00:50:27Well,

00:50:27I made it for my mother

00:50:28as a Christmas present

00:50:29at the Yardsville

00:50:30and seven.

00:50:31She would sit out here

00:50:32with her tea

00:50:33and watch for birds.

00:50:36She loved cardinals.

00:50:38Such a thoughtful gift

00:50:39from a seven-year-old.

00:50:40She must have loved it.

00:50:41Well, thank you.

00:50:43My dad and I

00:50:43would sit out here

00:50:44and watch with her.

00:50:45Do you have a favorite bird?

00:50:47Turtle doves.

00:50:49A festive choice.

00:50:50Yeah.

00:50:50Why do they call them

00:50:52turtle doves,

00:50:53I wonder?

00:50:54They're birds.

00:50:55They're not turtles.

00:50:56Well, actually,

00:50:57the word tur-tur

00:50:58is Latin for bird,

00:50:59and that Latin word

00:51:00comes from the sound

00:51:01that these doves make.

00:51:03Tur-tur.

00:51:04I think that's the only reason

00:51:05I was cast as a turtle dove

00:51:07in a middle school

00:51:07Christmas play.

00:51:08I would like to see that.

00:51:09I bet you're adorable.

00:51:11Well, I didn't forget

00:51:11my lines anyway.

00:51:13Tur-tur-tur-tur-tur-tur!

00:51:15Sorry.

00:51:16I'm so ridiculous.

00:51:18Sorry.

00:51:18No, not at all.

00:51:20Perhaps this is a sign

00:51:22that I'm doing

00:51:22the right thing,

00:51:24bringing back the tidings

00:51:25and tinsel Christmas party

00:51:26to Tangford House.

00:51:27Agreed.

00:51:30It's getting a little chilly,

00:51:31isn't it?

00:51:32A little bit.

00:51:32Shall we?

00:51:40May I take your coat?

00:51:44Right.

00:51:45Yes.

00:51:46There it is.

00:51:49Is that...?

00:51:50Yes.

00:51:51That's the salon.

00:51:53Shall we?

00:51:55Sure.

00:51:55Yeah.

00:52:04Mm-hmm.

00:52:06It's been a very long time.

00:52:10You know, if it's...

00:52:12If it's too much,

00:52:14we can come back later.

00:52:15Or if you would rather go alone.

00:52:18I understand.

00:52:21No, no.

00:52:21I believe it's time.

00:52:24Right?

00:52:25Shall we?

00:52:27Okay.

00:52:27All right.

00:52:33I see Connie

00:52:34already worked her magic.

00:52:37Look at that.

00:52:38I can see why this is

00:52:39your mother's favorite room.

00:52:49Oh, this is a great picture.

00:52:52What a beautiful family.

00:52:56I've not seen this photo

00:52:58in a very long time.

00:53:00This...

00:53:01This was...

00:53:01This was my mother

00:53:03at the tidings

00:53:05and tinsel Christmas party

00:53:06many, many years ago.

00:53:07Yeah.

00:53:11Is...

00:53:11Is this you?

00:53:13Ah, yes.

00:53:16I was, uh,

00:53:17quite fashionable back then,

00:53:19wasn't I?

00:53:19You were adorable.

00:53:21What happened?

00:53:21I don't know.

00:53:22Perhaps I ought to stop

00:53:23wearing, uh,

00:53:24short pants

00:53:24and ankle socks again.

00:53:26Oh, yes.

00:53:26But I'm actually partial

00:53:27to the buckled

00:53:28walking shoes myself.

00:53:29No worries there.

00:53:30I still own a pair.

00:53:32Maybe I should start

00:53:33stocking them

00:53:33for all my VIP clients.

00:53:35Excuse me?

00:53:35I thought I was

00:53:36your only one.

00:53:37Well, you're my favorite

00:53:39VIP client,

00:53:39if that makes you feel better.

00:53:41Yes, it most certainly does.

00:53:45Wow.

00:53:46You know,

00:53:48the salon feels

00:53:49lighter.

00:53:52What's happier

00:53:52than I remember?

00:53:53Oh, look at this.

00:53:55Grandma's something.

00:54:01It's absolutely gorgeous.

00:54:03I can feel the joy

00:54:05from all the parties

00:54:06and dances

00:54:06that must have been held here.

00:54:09It still works.

00:54:13Shall we dance?

00:54:16Okay.

00:54:25You waltz quite graceful, eh?

00:54:27Oh, why, thank you.

00:54:29My high school

00:54:30had a ballroom dance elective.

00:54:32Oh, well then.

00:54:33And where did you learn to dance?

00:54:34DIY videos.

00:54:38Not really.

00:54:39Well, every Duke

00:54:40knows how to dance.

00:54:42Oh!

00:54:43Oh, sorry.

00:54:44Oh, sorry, I love you.

00:54:45I'm going forward.

00:54:50Oh.

00:54:50Oh, hi.

00:54:51Pardon me interruption,

00:54:52your grace.

00:54:53No, not at all.

00:54:54What is it?

00:54:54I have a message for you.

00:55:00Oh, I must attend to this.

00:55:02Of course.

00:55:03Yeah, do whatever you need to do.

00:55:05Okay, great.

00:55:05I hope you understand.

00:55:06This will likely take

00:55:07the rest of the day.

00:55:08No problem.

00:55:09Excellent.

00:55:09I'll see you later.

00:55:10Thank you, Connie.

00:55:16A dance with a Duke, hmm?

00:55:19Oh, I'm sure he dances

00:55:21with all the ladies

00:55:21in all sorts of ballrooms.

00:55:23No, he doesn't.

00:55:27There must be so much to do

00:55:29to get ready for the party,

00:55:30and I'm here to help,

00:55:31so put me to work.

00:55:32What can I do?

00:55:32Why don't you get some rest?

00:55:33It's been a long day,

00:55:34and I'll have a tray sent to you,

00:55:37and you can help me later

00:55:38sort out party favors.

00:55:40Okay, great.

00:55:41One more thing.

00:55:45Reach your leg before you shift your weight,

00:55:48and be sure to point your toes

00:55:50on the sidesteps.

00:56:02Hey, how are things there?

00:56:04How are our clients?

00:56:05Well, Violet wasn't thrilled

00:56:07that you're gone,

00:56:08even if you are working for a royal,

00:56:09so she went to Stacy Stiles,

00:56:12and so did Danielle.

00:56:14Oh, this was a mistake.

00:56:16I'm not even sure why I'm here.

00:56:20I mean, I'm having fun, but...

00:56:22Bella, you are allowed to have more in your life

00:56:24than a successful career.

00:56:25I won't be successful for long

00:56:27if I lose more clients,

00:56:28and we need that consistent cash flow

00:56:29for the bank loan approval.

00:56:31Well, once the dude settles his account,

00:56:32would that make the loan officer happy?

00:56:35Depending on the timing of everything,

00:56:36yeah, probably.

00:56:37And that is why I'm here.

00:56:38That's why I'm here.

00:56:39It's a lot of hours.

00:56:40It's a lot of cash.

00:56:40Bella, stop.

00:56:42Enjoy yourself.

00:56:44I mean, who knows?

00:56:46Maybe we'll have to change the name of the shop

00:56:48to Duchess Bella Sparks Couture.

00:56:50No, no, no.

00:56:51Don't, don't, don't even.

00:56:52Go there, no.

00:56:53Just because I really enjoy his company

00:56:55and he's incredibly handsome

00:56:57with impeccable manners

00:56:58and we shared a dance,

00:56:59because, you know,

00:56:59why wouldn't that happen?

00:57:00It's just, it doesn't mean anything.

00:57:02It doesn't mean anything.

00:57:03And I can't risk going down that path again

00:57:05with another man who's going to up

00:57:06and move across the world

00:57:07without giving me a second thought.

00:57:08Why are we having this conversation?

00:57:10The Duke isn't your ex,

00:57:11but you shared a dance with him?

00:57:14Yeah.

00:57:15Oh, I gotta go.

00:57:16Call me if you need anything.

00:57:18No, no, no.

00:57:18Don't hang up, don't hang up.

00:57:20How was your dinner?

00:57:21Great.

00:57:21Great, great, great.

00:57:23I'll come back for the tray later,

00:57:25but now I am to escort you

00:57:27to Connie in the dining room.

00:57:28Yes, good.

00:57:29I'm here to help.

00:57:31I think.

00:57:33Okay.

00:57:35So, how long have you worked for the Tangford family?

00:57:46Oh, uh, going on 36 years.

00:57:49Wow.

00:57:50That's a long time.

00:57:51Mmm.

00:57:52You'll find most of the staff are loyal.

00:57:56The late Duke and Duchess.

00:57:58They were the kindest, most generous people.

00:58:03I assume it's the same with Stefan?

00:58:05Oh, he is a delight to work for.

00:58:09Yes.

00:58:09Treats us all like family.

00:58:11What was he like as a child?

00:58:19Oh, uh, he was, uh, delight.

00:58:25Charming.

00:58:25Oh.

00:58:26And very responsible.

00:58:29Yes.

00:58:30I only remember one occasion where he was ever scolded by his parents.

00:58:36Really?

00:58:37Mm-hmm.

00:58:37Wow.

00:58:38What do you do?

00:58:42All right.

00:58:44When he was, uh, around eight years,

00:58:48he saved all his pocket money

00:58:50and brought home some 20 dogs from the local pound.

00:58:57Yes.

00:58:58Well, they trampled all over his mother's prize roses,

00:59:03chewed his father's shoes,

00:59:05and, uh, suffices to say,

00:59:07they were not housebroken.

00:59:09Oh, my goodness.

00:59:10This darling little boy,

00:59:12he informed his mother and father

00:59:15that as his first act of charity,

00:59:18he would find new homes for all the dogs.

00:59:21And that's how Tankford Animal Rescue was born.

00:59:27I love that story.

00:59:29Mm.

00:59:29You know, you wouldn't meet a-a better man than the Duke.

00:59:37He's kind, loyal, honest, hardworking.

00:59:43Sounds too good to be true.

00:59:49Well, he's been through a lot lately.

00:59:53Sidney's betrayal hurt him quite deeply.

00:59:57She had promised him

00:59:58that she would not speak publicly about their relationship.

01:00:03Wow.

01:00:04How does anyone trust again after a betrayal like that?

01:00:15I believe you simply have to be open enough

01:00:19to look at each new person with fresh eyes

01:00:22and trust yourself

01:00:26that you'll handle whatever may come.

01:00:30Hmm?

01:00:33It's good advice.

01:00:35Hmm.

01:00:37Well, speaking of advice,

01:00:39I never thought the Duke would open up Tankford House again

01:00:42and bring back tidings and tinsel.

01:00:45You know, I understand that the Duke won't speak publicly

01:00:51about the negative tabloid stories,

01:00:53but I just, I just wonder if there's a way

01:00:56to get some positive publicity for him

01:00:58at the tidings and tinsel event.

01:00:59My dear, wouldn't that be lovely?

01:01:03It, I, I must say,

01:01:07it really does warm my heart

01:01:09to see Stefan smiling again.

01:01:12He seems to be more open, joyful.

01:01:19Whatever you're doing, my dear,

01:01:22keep doing.

01:01:27The red ones are the best.

01:01:34Cheers.

01:01:42Come in.

01:01:50Good morning.

01:01:52I hope I'm not disturbing you.

01:01:53No, just finishing.

01:01:55What a nice surprise.

01:01:56Wow, you look beautiful.

01:02:00Nice shirt.

01:02:02I think so, too.

01:02:03I wouldn't have thought that it'd be my color,

01:02:05but I rather like it.

01:02:06Brings out your eyes.

01:02:08No, I'm blushing.

01:02:09I guess you're learning to trust me, huh?

01:02:12It would appear so.

01:02:15Oh, I was just working.

01:02:16You know, let me tidy this up.

01:02:17Sure, sure.

01:02:18Yeah.

01:02:20It's hard to believe that tomorrow

01:02:22is already December 23rd.

01:02:24And I, I do apologize

01:02:26for abandoning you yesterday.

01:02:28Oh, that's okay.

01:02:28Did you finish what you needed to?

01:02:29I did.

01:02:32Every year, I present this speech

01:02:33for the trust award,

01:02:34a sizable monetary gift,

01:02:36and there were a few details

01:02:37that needed ironing out.

01:02:40Do you have any morning meetings?

01:02:42Well, I took the day off.

01:02:44I had to get away from the desk

01:02:45and, uh,

01:02:46latest headlines.

01:02:47Can you do that?

01:02:50I don't know.

01:02:51But I did.

01:02:52Hmm.

01:02:54What shall we do?

01:02:56Well, I was about to ask Connie

01:02:57what I could do to help with the party.

01:02:59May I join you?

01:03:00Sure.

01:03:01Excellent.

01:03:01Hannah, our baker,

01:03:03has on the menu

01:03:04his Grace's favorite

01:03:06three-layer Christmas eggnog cake.

01:03:09That looks amazing.

01:03:11Wait till you try it.

01:03:12It's heavenly.

01:03:14Connie,

01:03:15Bella here is an epic baker herself.

01:03:18Oh, I definitely would not.

01:03:20Oh, that's fantastic.

01:03:22Listen, I must check on George and Hannah

01:03:24in the prep kitchen.

01:03:25You have two kitchens?

01:03:26Yes.

01:03:27Well, they are busy making

01:03:29the mincemeat tarts for tomorrow,

01:03:30but I'd gladly put you

01:03:32in charge of the cake.

01:03:33Um, well, I...

01:03:34We got it.

01:03:36Um, epic baker,

01:03:39do you not remember me telling you

01:03:40I have more fails than successes?

01:03:42No, we simply follow the recipe, right?

01:03:44How hard can it be?

01:03:45There we go.

01:03:52Oh, no, wait.

01:03:55How did it get so drippy?

01:03:57I don't...

01:03:57Oh, I got it.

01:03:59And now what?

01:04:01Um, maybe it needs more?

01:04:03That might help.

01:04:04Sure, sure.

01:04:04Okay.

01:04:05Just...

01:04:06Oh, no.

01:04:07Oh, no, no, no, no.

01:04:08No, that's not bad.

01:04:09No, how about these little jobbies?

01:04:11Maybe more of these, right?

01:04:12Yeah, but they keep falling off.

01:04:13No, no, watch, watch more.

01:04:17Okay, right there.

01:04:19Right there.

01:04:20It looks good.

01:04:20Very festive, right?

01:04:22I just...

01:04:22I want to know how they do those swirls.

01:04:24Oh, well, you're the one

01:04:25that watches the baking shows, right?

01:04:26You tell me how it's done.

01:04:27Those are master artists.

01:04:29This is the blind leading the blind,

01:04:31your grace.

01:04:32Yeah, let me...

01:04:33Oh!

01:04:33Uh...

01:04:34Great.

01:04:35Yeah.

01:04:35Thank goodness my stylist

01:04:38is prepared for disaster

01:04:40with ample clothing options.

01:04:42Yes, yes.

01:04:44Oh, ha...

01:04:45Oh!

01:04:48That looks...

01:04:51well done,

01:04:52your grace and you too, Bella.

01:04:55I'm sure it tastes divine.

01:05:03Oh.

01:05:04Corny?

01:05:05Yes.

01:05:05I saw you hung my mother's bird feeder, yes?

01:05:08I did.

01:05:08Is that all right, your grace?

01:05:09Yes, of course.

01:05:10I'm just wondering,

01:05:11do you have any bird seed?

01:05:12Oh, I believe we have some in the stable.

01:05:15I can get Benjamin to bring some in for you.

01:05:17No, no, no, I'll fetch you.

01:05:18I just need that bucket.

01:05:19I'm so sorry about the cake.

01:05:21Is there anything else

01:05:22I can help with this morning?

01:05:24Um, why don't you help his grace

01:05:27with the bird seed?

01:05:29Okay, I'll get my coat.

01:05:31All right.

01:05:33Found it.

01:05:34Mm-hmm.

01:05:35Connie?

01:05:36Yes?

01:05:37You're not going to serve that at the party, right?

01:05:40Absolutely not.

01:05:41Oh.

01:05:42Very good.

01:05:43Yes.

01:05:44All right.

01:05:44Now, I heard the birds at Tangford House

01:05:54have the most discerning palate.

01:05:57Well, I mean, the bird seed looks top-notch, so...

01:06:00Yes.

01:06:00Sir Cardinal,

01:06:02may we interest you in some choice cracks corn?

01:06:06Scrumptious sunflower seeds?

01:06:08Mouth-watering millet.

01:06:10Mouth-watering.

01:06:11Beak-watering?

01:06:12Beak-watering.

01:06:13Perfect.

01:06:14Yes.

01:06:18I had an idea I wanted to run by you.

01:06:20Sure, by all means.

01:06:22Well, last night I was talking to Connie

01:06:24about getting some positive publicity

01:06:26at the Tidings and Tinsel event.

01:06:27I just...

01:06:28I want people to see you the way I do.

01:06:32How's that?

01:06:33Well, in these candid moments

01:06:35when your guard is down,

01:06:37your intelligence, kindness,

01:06:41sense of humor, charm,

01:06:43they really shine through.

01:06:46Well, I truly appreciate that.

01:06:48Thank you so much for trusting me on this.

01:06:52I want people to know.

01:06:55Jolly good.

01:06:57Okay.

01:06:58All right.

01:06:59I believe we are set.

01:07:01Jolly good.

01:07:03Sorry?

01:07:04Yeah.

01:07:05That's a little mess right there.

01:07:07Look at that.

01:07:07What's this doing here?

01:07:19Hot cocoa is served.

01:07:20Shall we?

01:07:21Yes, let's.

01:07:25When I was a young lad,

01:07:27my mother used to read this book of fairy tales to me

01:07:30to help me fall asleep.

01:07:31Really?

01:07:32Yeah.

01:07:33Did you like those stories?

01:07:36True love and happily ever after.

01:07:40Yes, of course.

01:07:45Cheers.

01:07:47Cheers.

01:07:50This is so cozy.

01:07:53Hmm.

01:07:55You seem so happy here.

01:07:58I am.

01:07:59If I haven't properly thanked you,

01:08:05please allow me to do so.

01:08:06Apart from keeping you fashionable,

01:08:08and you look great, by the way,

01:08:10I just, I don't feel like I've done very much.

01:08:13In fact, um,

01:08:14I'm not sure you needed me here.

01:08:16No, you've done much more than you know.

01:08:19Simply by being here.

01:08:20And it's truly appreciated.

01:08:24Especially for what's buying me

01:08:27to open all of Tankford House.

01:08:28I didn't do that.

01:08:32That was you.

01:08:34That was your openness.

01:08:36Your courage.

01:08:39But you made me feel those things.

01:08:45Oh.

01:08:48I mean, I'm...

01:08:49I'm glad.

01:08:50I...

01:08:51Your grace!

01:08:56Connie told me I'd find you here.

01:08:59Your luggage.

01:09:00It's here?

01:09:01Indeed!

01:09:02Just in time for the party.

01:09:03Huh.

01:09:04Oh.

01:09:05I just thought I'd tell you

01:09:07that it was here.

01:09:08And, um,

01:09:10I'll put it in your chest.

01:09:11No, no, no.

01:09:12No, no.

01:09:12Look, I'll come with you.

01:09:13Make sure everything is there.

01:09:15I'm an extremely busy day tomorrow.

01:09:17But of course,

01:09:17I will see you at the party.

01:09:19Of course.

01:09:20Good night, Bella.

01:09:21Good night.

01:09:44Bye.

01:09:45Bye.

01:09:46Bye.

01:09:47Bye.

01:09:49Bye.

01:09:50Bye.

01:09:50I wish you were here.

01:09:56I appreciated the invite,

01:09:58but I'll just be hanging around here

01:10:00debating how to stuff a turkey.

01:10:03So, how's it going with the Duke?

01:10:09Oh, I knew it.

01:10:10I knew it.

01:10:12Okay, last night, I...

01:10:15He almost kissed me.

01:10:16Is this happening?

01:10:18I don't know. I don't know.

01:10:19I mean, he's...

01:10:20He's royalty, right?

01:10:22And I...

01:10:22I grew up with secondhand everything.

01:10:25And, oh, yeah, we live in different countries.

01:10:27When you love someone,

01:10:28you find a way to make it work.

01:10:31How could this be love?

01:10:33I've only known him a few days.

01:10:35Because I can see the look on your face.

01:10:39Oh, you know, I've been telling him

01:10:41to let his guard down,

01:10:43and maybe it's time

01:10:45that I take my own advice.

01:10:47Oh.

01:10:53What's wrong?

01:10:55It's the bank.

01:10:56Um, we are very sorry to inform you

01:11:00that we have denied your loan

01:11:01due to a lack of consistent cash flow.

01:11:05Um, maybe when the Duke makes his payment,

01:11:08the bank will reconsider.

01:11:09Yeah, maybe.

01:11:12You know, I-I-I can't think about that right now.

01:11:14I've got to get ready for this party.

01:11:15Yes, you go.

01:11:16You put your best foot forward.

01:11:17Yes.

01:11:20Wait a minute.

01:11:22Oh.

01:11:25What's wrong?

01:11:26I-I didn't pack my shoes.

01:11:29Oh.

01:11:30This is what I have.

01:11:32Oh, that doesn't work.

01:11:33At all.

01:11:34I know.

01:11:35You know what?

01:11:36We've got some shoes here.

01:11:37I am going to drive them up to you.

01:11:39No, if we don't have time for that.

01:11:41Oh.

01:11:42Benjamin.

01:11:43Yes, Benjamin!

01:11:45Hang on, hang on, hang on.

01:11:48Hi, Benjamin.

01:11:49I-I-I need some help.

01:12:14Father...

01:12:14Wow.

01:12:19You look gorgeous.

01:12:24You look pretty handsome yourself.

01:12:26I mean, that blue tuxedo looks really stylish on you.

01:12:29I'll have to introduce you to my stylist.

01:12:31There's none better.

01:12:32She's done the impossible of getting me out of my shell.

01:12:37May I have this dance?

01:12:40I'd be honored.

01:12:49I never thought this night would turn out like this.

01:12:56Neither did I.

01:13:14What's he doing here?

01:13:17Stefan, wait.

01:13:20I invited him.

01:13:21You did what?

01:13:22Why?

01:13:23The positive publicity and candid moments, remember?

01:13:26I thought you knew.

01:13:27No, no, absolutely not.

01:13:29I'll try, I'll try.

01:13:34Benjamin, please see him out.

01:13:36Sir, time to take your leap.

01:13:39Move along.

01:13:42Stefan.

01:13:43Stefan, please.

01:13:46Be on your way, sir.

01:13:49I am so sorry.

01:13:51I really thought...

01:13:52This is not a game of chess.

01:13:53I'm not a pawn to be moved about the board.

01:13:56That was not my intention at all.

01:13:57I was just trying to...

01:13:58Trying to help, yes, I know.

01:13:59And thank you for that.

01:14:00Before I forget, as this evening concludes our business arrangement, here's your check.

01:14:15I truly appreciate all that you've done.

01:14:21Business arrangement.

01:14:24Right?

01:14:25Because this week was strictly professional.

01:14:28And that's all it was.

01:14:30Exactly, yes.

01:14:31Yes.

01:14:33Okay.

01:14:34Well, um...

01:14:36I truly appreciate you, as I do all my clients.

01:14:40It's a lovely party.

01:14:41And, um, I am gonna get some punch.

01:14:44Enjoy the policy.

01:15:02Bella, right?

01:15:03Oh.

01:15:04Jamie.

01:15:05It's nice to see you again.

01:15:06Hi.

01:15:07You know, I've always wanted to see the Tancred house.

01:15:10It is absolutely stunning.

01:15:12Darling.

01:15:13Hello.

01:15:14Hello.

01:15:16You're looking quite well.

01:15:18That's Lady Josephine.

01:15:20So, apparently, she and Stefan attended boarding school together.

01:15:24She's really nice and recently single herself.

01:15:28I wonder if they're dating.

01:15:30She is stunning.

01:15:32I mean, she makes such a perfect Duchess, don't you think?

01:15:34I, I...

01:15:35But, I mean, the papers have been so awful to pour Stefan recently

01:15:38that I wouldn't blame him for keeping it on the down-low

01:15:41even if they were together.

01:15:42I don't think I'm in that loop.

01:15:45Of course.

01:15:48Are you feeling okay?

01:15:49Yeah.

01:15:50You know, I'm just, um, just a little warm in here for me.

01:15:52I think I'm gonna get some fresh air.

01:15:57Oh!

01:15:58Oh, Bella!

01:15:59How are you?

01:16:00Are you all right?

01:16:01Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

01:16:02I'm just getting some air.

01:16:03Oh, I'm so glad that Lady Josephine's shoes worked for you.

01:16:08These are Lady Josephine's?

01:16:09Oh, yes.

01:16:11Between you and me, she doesn't travel lightly,

01:16:14but she's very generous, and she was going to donate those to charity anyway.

01:16:18Oh, all right, I must go. It's almost dinner.

01:16:21But, veteran, take care of her.

01:16:33Time for another mandspace.

01:16:35Okay, he's got us content on the table.

01:16:36Perfect.

01:16:37Here's two.

01:16:38Hopefully.

01:16:39Interesting.

01:16:40Did I bear here?

01:16:41awning.

01:16:42Sometimes if you were close to her.

01:16:43I'm alone.

01:16:44I don't think a little girl can go there,

01:16:45not wanting her to interview her.

01:16:46I've not seen her since before the announcement.

01:16:51No, I'm afraid I haven't, Your Grace.

01:16:53Oh, that was an excellent speech, by the way.

01:16:56She will be most grateful.

01:16:58Right, well, if you do see her, please let me know.

01:17:01Yes.

01:17:07Bella?

01:17:08Hello?

01:17:10Hello?

01:17:11Hello?

01:17:12Hello?

01:17:13Hello?

01:17:14Hello?

01:17:15Hello?

01:17:30Your Grace?

01:17:39Oh, how sweet.

01:17:43She remembered.

01:17:45All her things are gone.

01:17:50She left.

01:17:53Without saying goodbye.

01:17:55I appear so.

01:17:57She was only here to work through the party, yes?

01:18:01Yes.

01:18:02She made it abundantly clear earlier that she was only here for the job.

01:18:11There you go, then.

01:18:12She probably had Christmas plans of her own.

01:18:17Yes.

01:18:19You're probably right.

01:18:20Well, be alone in a minute.

01:18:21Yes.

01:18:22Oh, how are you doing that?

01:18:24Yes.

01:18:25Yes.

01:18:26Yes.

01:18:27Yes.

01:18:28Yes.

01:18:29Yes.

01:18:30Yes.

01:18:31Yes.

01:18:32Yes.

01:18:33Yes.

01:18:34Oh, hey.

01:18:44Oh!

01:18:45You scared me.

01:18:47Sorry.

01:18:47What are you doing here?

01:18:48I thought I'd get a head start on inventory before the new year.

01:18:52Well, um, how was the tidings and tinsel Christmas party?

01:18:57Uh, I didn't stay very long.

01:19:01Did something happen?

01:19:02Well, it turns out it was too good to be true after all.

01:19:08Stefan said from the start that it was strictly business, and that's all it was.

01:19:14I am sorry, but you did make an impression on the Duke.

01:19:19You didn't hear his speech?

01:19:23It was in the news this morning.

01:19:26What are you talking about?

01:19:28Oh, uh, we're not open yet.

01:19:33I'm here to see Bella.

01:19:35Oh, hi.

01:19:37I'm the photographer from last night?

01:19:39Yes.

01:19:39I am so sorry about what happened.

01:19:43It was a misunderstanding.

01:19:45I got some great shots.

01:19:46But I didn't think the rest should get out.

01:19:48Not all of them are flattering to you or the Duke.

01:19:52This is very generous.

01:19:54But why?

01:19:55I realized who you were.

01:19:57You're Bella.

01:19:58I wanted to repay your kindness to my grandmother.

01:20:01She talks about you all the time.

01:20:02Who's your grandmother?

01:20:03Virginia, at the Senior Center.

01:20:05I can't tell you how much joy your weekly visits bring her.

01:20:10Merry Christmas.

01:20:11Merry Christmas.

01:20:15Come see this.

01:20:17It's in the real news, not just the tabloids.

01:20:23Duke of Tangford reopens Tangford House,

01:20:26hosts Tidings and Tinsel Christmas Party.

01:20:29And he looks great.

01:20:31Look at this.

01:20:32Duke of Tangford reveals recipient of Tangford Trust Award.

01:20:36It's a lot of money.

01:20:38The prestigious Tangford Trust Award,

01:20:40which recognizes outstanding and deserving citizens

01:20:43working to make a better world

01:20:44and gifts them with a generous monetary prize,

01:20:48was awarded to boutique owner and stylist Bella Sparks.

01:20:53What?

01:20:54Congratulations.

01:20:55Your mobile styling truck is off to the races.

01:20:59No more bank loan needed.

01:21:01Just think of all the joy that you're going to bring

01:21:03to all of the Virginias out there.

01:21:05Oh, my goodness.

01:21:06I, um, I have to go back.

01:21:08I have to thank him.

01:21:10Yeah.

01:21:10Uh, isn't he going back to England today?

01:21:12Not till tonight.

01:21:14Good luck.

01:21:27Happy Christmas Eve, Benjamin.

01:21:29Happy Christmas, Your Grace.

01:21:31I have a message.

01:21:40That's a dinner invitation from Lord Noah.

01:21:44Excellent.

01:21:45Please tell Corny to RSVP for just myself.

01:21:49Your Grace.

01:21:51You can only assume that Lord Noah

01:21:53doesn't read the papers, right?

01:21:56Or perhaps he does.

01:22:11Wow.

01:22:11This was Bella's doing, right?

01:22:15Perhaps you should call her.

01:22:18No.

01:22:19Bella made it perfectly clear before she left

01:22:22that she was only here in a professional capacity.

01:22:26I don't believe she wants to hear from me.

01:22:33I'll bring your bags to the foyer.

01:22:35I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:36I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:37I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:38I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:39I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:40I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:41I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:42I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:43I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:44I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:45I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:46I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:47I'll bring your bags to the next day, sir.

01:22:48Oh, Bella.

01:23:11Hi.

01:23:13Is Stefan around?

01:23:14I'd really like to talk to him.

01:23:16Yes.

01:23:17He's in the salon.

01:23:18Okay.

01:23:32Hi.

01:23:33Hello.

01:23:35I didn't expect to see you again.

01:23:38I won't take up much of your time.

01:23:40I just wanted to thank you for the award.

01:23:43And I promise that I will do my very best to honor this gift.

01:23:49I do believe you will.

01:23:56Is that why you came back?

01:23:58To thank me?

01:24:00Yes.

01:24:03Right.

01:24:03Penn's drives look great on you.

01:24:19Bella, before you leave, I would like to apologize for overreacting as I did.

01:24:26And I do understand why you left.

01:24:28No, I'm sorry for leaving the way I did.

01:24:33The Lady Josephine here, and I didn't want to intrude or...

01:24:38Sorry, intrude?

01:24:40I don't understand.

01:24:41Well, I thought you and she...

01:24:44Josie.

01:24:45Josie.

01:24:46No, no, she's a dear old school friend, nothing more.

01:24:49Really?

01:24:51Yes, you of all people should know better than to believe anything you hear about me.

01:24:59When that flash went off, I...

01:25:01I didn't know how to react.

01:25:05And, um...

01:25:07I'm sure you've deduced by now that...

01:25:10I find it very difficult to trust anyone.

01:25:15But I was wrong.

01:25:16You were absolutely right.

01:25:21The positive publicity.

01:25:24A smashing success.

01:25:30I should have trusted you.

01:25:34This is wonderful.

01:25:38But I hope it's okay that I'm in the photo.

01:25:41Yes, of course it's okay.

01:25:43But I want you to be in all the photos with me from now on.

01:25:48All the photos?

01:25:51If you'll have me.

01:25:53I find myself lost contemplating a world without you.

01:26:01Is this real?

01:26:04It is.

01:26:05Yes, yes.

01:26:08I never believed in fairytales.

01:26:12And they lived...

01:26:14Happily.

01:26:15Never.

01:26:16After.

01:26:17It's the best time of the year

01:26:47Hold on, choose that feeling

01:26:49Hold on, hold on

01:26:53Feel it, my heart

01:26:55Feel it, hold on

01:26:58It's the best time of the year

01:27:17Hold on, hold on

01:27:47Hold on, hold on

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