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00:00:20Lovely ride today, darling.
00:00:23There you go.
00:00:24Oh, my.
00:00:27You are hungry today, Noel.
00:00:29Oh, there you are, Victoria.
00:00:31Gabriel?
00:00:32We're late.
00:00:33What?
00:00:33Change of plans.
00:00:34The lighting ceremony's been moved up.
00:00:36Rescheduled.
00:00:36To when?
00:00:37Uh, now.
00:00:38Now?
00:00:39Well, actually, 15 minutes ago, so yes, now.
00:00:41Why?
00:00:42Something about the Yuletide exhibit and the partridge getting stuck in the pear tree.
00:00:45I don't ask.
00:00:48The partridge in the pear tree pushed the Winter Lights Festival, which then delayed your arrival
00:00:52at the Holiday Symphony, which subsequently changed the Adventry celebration to again 17 minutes ago.
00:00:57Gabriel, you scheduled his bananas.
00:00:59It's crackers.
00:01:00Christmas crackers, to be exact.
00:01:01Gabriel.
00:01:02Sorry, just trying to lighten the mood.
00:01:03I hate to tell you this, but when January comes and you officially take over the figurehead
00:01:07duties of the Duchess, this chaos will increase a hundredfold.
00:01:10What if we do things differently next year?
00:01:13We don't do different here, Victoria.
00:01:15You know that.
00:01:15It's just that I have all these...
00:01:18Oh, that is very tight.
00:01:21The goal is to breathe, right?
00:01:23Unfortunately, I don't think it is.
00:01:25Heels.
00:01:26What if next year we do something with less pomp and circumstance?
00:01:31Something that the community can relate to, feel a part of.
00:01:36I want them to feel comfortable, connected, relaxed.
00:01:40Oh, you want relaxation?
00:01:42No problem.
00:01:42I can totally schedule that in for you two years from now.
00:01:46Gabriel.
00:01:47I hear you, your highness.
00:01:51But now is not the time to reinvent the wheel.
00:01:53Now is the time to deck yourself in the Christmas spirit.
00:01:57Bah humbug.
00:01:57Wrong spirit.
00:02:06I present to you, Her Royal Highness, Princess Victoria of Zilarni.
00:02:13Thank you all.
00:02:16Thank you for coming.
00:02:17Please stick with a script this time.
00:02:21I'm so sorry I'm late.
00:02:23So sorry.
00:02:23Thank you for your waiting.
00:02:26Sorry.
00:02:28Welcome to Zilarnia Palace.
00:02:32It is my honor to be your host tonight alongside my mother and my younger sister.
00:02:40Thank you for joining our Advent lighting.
00:02:45As you may know, the four candles on the Advent wreath represent hope, joy, peace and love.
00:02:58They're all out of water.
00:03:01Tonight, uh, so today, uh, today, we will be lighting the first candle to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas
00:03:09season.
00:03:17May we all experience the hope that the holiday brings to all of our hearts in Zilarnia.
00:03:33I'll just like you another one
00:03:53Absolutely the worst thing I've ever done
00:03:54Such a lovely annual event and, um, uh, you did very well, Victoria
00:04:02Oh, did I, Mother?
00:04:04Well, we can't always be perfect, my love, but we must try
00:04:09It is our duty to uphold the royal standard
00:04:13The Valentino is hanging in your room for the next event?
00:04:17Please tell me you're referring to Valentino Pajamas
00:04:20I'm afraid not
00:04:21But feel free to sign the official royal Christmas cards in your P.J.s later tonight
00:04:27Thank you
00:04:28Thank you, darling
00:04:32Oh, did she do her own hair?
00:04:35Mother
00:04:36Oh, don't worry, I got you
00:04:54To my wild and bright daughter
00:04:57Your light illuminates all of my dark skies
00:05:00Merry Christmas
00:05:01Love, Papa
00:05:28What's her name?
00:05:30I hear it's Christmas
00:05:31Born on the actual day
00:05:34Well, Christmas, I'm sure you're the perfect Christmas present
00:05:53That was a lovely evening
00:05:55Did you see the way that Prince Reginald was looking at you?
00:05:59Prince who? Prince who? Prince Reginald
00:06:00Tall, dark, handsome
00:06:02You've literally described every prince in every fairy tale
00:06:05Anyway, he couldn't keep his eyes off you
00:06:09Honestly, I didn't even notice
00:06:10Besides, I'd better have time to breathe, let alone date
00:06:14Mother, I'm not done
00:06:16This one looked ready
00:06:18Speaking of time to breathe
00:06:20Oh, I already requested additional time for future gown fittings
00:06:23Thank you, Gabriel
00:06:24That is very helpful and definitely necessary
00:06:26But that is not what I had in mind
00:06:27I have an idea
00:06:29You do love a good idea
00:06:30But before that
00:06:32Do we all have five minutes for the ghost of Christmas future?
00:06:35Is that the ghost who tells me about all the delicious things I get to eat tomorrow?
00:06:38Unfortunately not
00:06:39Excuse me
00:06:41These are your holiday events for this week
00:06:46That was horrible, Gabriel
00:06:50Have you no shame?
00:06:52None
00:06:52Gabriel, this list is never ending
00:06:57Mother
00:06:58I have been working very hard
00:07:00So that I'm ready to take over your duties come January
00:07:03But something doesn't feel right
00:07:07Your duties are expansive
00:07:09Because you need to get a taste of what it will be like
00:07:12When I ease up on my responsibilities
00:07:15I have joyfully fulfilled these duties for decades
00:07:19But it's time for me to slow down
00:07:21And you are next in line
00:07:24But what if I don't want to do things the way they've always been done?
00:07:28I want to try something different and incorporate my ideas and really connect with people
00:07:34When I first married your father I was thrust into a royal existence with many expectations
00:07:40But maybe that's the difference between you and I
00:07:43You married into this
00:07:44I was born into it
00:07:46I've never had the freedom to choose anything
00:07:50What if I want to have a choice now?
00:07:53Are you saying you don't want to be Grand Duchess?
00:07:56I've always known that that is the role I'm going to step into and I'm very keen to
00:08:00It's just that as that is becoming more of a reality and January is very fast approaching
00:08:06I have so many questions
00:08:08Questions that I need to find answers for
00:08:12And Gabriel says my next window to think is in two years
00:08:16698 days
00:08:17But who's counting?
00:08:19I am
00:08:20What is your proposition?
00:08:22Well I haven't thought it all the way through yet
00:08:24But I have an idea
00:08:26Yes?
00:08:28I'd like to return to the dude ranch that father and I attended when I was a girl
00:08:31I can't think of a better place to get clarity
00:08:35I can see how important this is to you
00:08:38So if you can be back by December 19th for the lighting of the third advent wreath candle
00:08:44You may go
00:08:45Of course, of course I will be
00:08:47I will
00:08:47I promise I will be back by the 19th
00:08:49I can fill in while you're home
00:08:51Thank you
00:08:52Then we should talk
00:08:53And Gabriel, you are to accompany her
00:08:56Me?
00:08:57Yes, you
00:08:57As an American, you can help Victoria navigate the country culture
00:09:01I'm from New York
00:09:03Well, they have branches in New York
00:09:05Madam, the only ranch I'm acquainted with is ranch dressing
00:09:09Mother
00:09:12Thank you so much
00:09:14I promise you'll be back by the 19th
00:09:16I truly hope you find what you are looking for
00:09:20Sweet
00:09:22Well, I'm glad we finally made it here
00:09:37Oh, come on
00:09:44Nice parking
00:09:45Oh, thank you
00:09:46And you said I was a bad driver
00:09:48I will get the coffees
00:09:49You're very kind
00:09:51I see the southern hospitality
00:09:52Well, this is the north
00:09:54And that was sarcasm
00:09:55I'm sorry?
00:09:56You just crushed Christmas
00:09:58I beg your pardon?
00:09:59You just drove over my Christmas decorations
00:10:03Look, I'm not sure where you're from
00:10:04But around here we tend to look where we're going when we're driving
00:10:07I'm from Zalarnia, where we drive carefully and consciously
00:10:10Okay
00:10:10Well, in Zalarnia, do you drive on the left or the right side of the road?
00:10:14The right side?
00:10:16Figuratively, not literally
00:10:18Pedestrians are never at fault
00:10:20Look at that
00:10:24I'm very sorry
00:10:26Although, it is kind of ironic, isn't it?
00:10:29Yeah, how's that?
00:10:30The irony that the nutcrackers crushed
00:10:33Because nutcrackers crush things
00:10:35You know, they crush things with their mouths
00:10:40I'm very sorry
00:10:41And I'm more than happy to pay for anything that I broke
00:10:44No, it's fine
00:10:45I got more of them
00:10:47If you'll excuse us
00:10:49We have acquired our caffeinated beverages and we'll now be on our way
00:10:55Well, I'm very sorry
00:10:56And it won't happen again
00:10:58Yeah
00:11:01Oh
00:11:06Seriously?
00:11:08Sorry
00:11:09Extra sorry this time
00:11:13It's fine
00:11:15It's fine
00:11:30We're finally here
00:11:38It's exactly as I remember it
00:11:40I will go out and get the rest of them
00:11:44With all that stuff, how long are you staying?
00:11:48You must be Victoria Thiessen
00:11:51You're our last guest to arrive for the holiday season
00:12:22That I am
00:12:24We cooked over the campfire
00:12:25We played games
00:12:26We danced
00:12:27We do all that still and more
00:12:29Oh, welcome to Peaceful Pines, Lady Blaylock
00:12:32Victoria, I'm so happy to be here
00:12:34She's not only my wonderful wife
00:12:36She's also a superb ranch manager
00:12:39Oh, honey
00:12:40Which means I'm the glue that holds this place together
00:12:43She's the glue that holds this place together
00:12:45Yeah, I just said that, honey
00:12:47Speaking of, here is a list of ranch activities that we'd love you to participate in while you're here if
00:12:53you like
00:12:55There's also some Christmas events during your time
00:12:57My personal favorite is the Festival of Lights on the 18th
00:13:01Well, that sounds lovely
00:13:02That wasn't here last time
00:13:04When is the holiday dance?
00:13:06Unfortunately, we haven't done that in a number of years
00:13:09Oh, what a shame
00:13:11I have such vivid memories of attending at my father
00:13:13Oh, well, it was a lovely Christmas tradition and now we have new ones
00:13:18Why don't you head on over to the barn for Christmas games?
00:13:21It's a really fun way to break brittle with the others
00:13:24We have you in a small cabin right beside the barn and a great room for you upstairs
00:13:29We'll have the porter bring your bags over to your rooms
00:13:32Perfect, thank you
00:13:33Lovely
00:13:37There's the porter
00:13:43My cabin is adorable
00:13:45How's your room?
00:13:47Rustic
00:13:47Have you actually read this list?
00:13:49I skimmed it
00:13:50Because some of these words seem really intense
00:13:53It's very relaxed here, Gabriel
00:13:54I had nothing but fun the last time I was here
00:13:57And I have no reason to believe it would be any different this time
00:13:59If you say so
00:14:01After you, your highness
00:14:03Can you hang it on a tree?
00:14:05No
00:14:07Can I eat it?
00:14:08Yes
00:14:09Um, is it a dessert?
00:14:11Yes
00:14:11Um, could I find it at the North Pole?
00:14:14Oh, maybe
00:14:17That's not helping us
00:14:18Um, I can eat it
00:14:20Yes
00:14:20But you'd have to catch it first, which is doubtful
00:14:24Is it a gingerbread man?
00:14:26Yes
00:14:26You guessed it
00:14:27Hi
00:14:28You must be the new guest
00:14:30I'm Shelby
00:14:31I have some homemade nog with fresh nutmeg
00:14:34Thank you
00:14:35You're welcome
00:14:37I'm Victoria
00:14:38Uh, Gabriel
00:14:39Do you want to join us?
00:14:41We'd love to
00:14:41Lots of rooms
00:14:42Yeah, come on in, come on in
00:14:43Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun
00:14:45Oh, give her a crown
00:14:46Oh
00:14:47Get her in
00:14:47Uh, thank you
00:14:50You're never gonna get this one
00:14:52All right
00:14:53Can I give it as a present?
00:14:54Uh, maybe
00:14:55Maybe
00:14:56Maybe?
00:14:56Maybe, yeah
00:14:57Oh, okay
00:14:58Uh, am I from a Christmas story?
00:15:01Yes
00:15:01Yes
00:15:02Okay, uh, am I a character from a Christmas story?
00:15:05Yes
00:15:05Yes
00:15:06I'm a Santa Claus?
00:15:08Santa's not a character of a story, Santa's real
00:15:10You're absolutely right
00:15:14I am a character from a story and I can sometimes be a present
00:15:20Am I a nutcracker?
00:15:22Yes
00:15:22Yes
00:15:23Yes
00:15:23Yes
00:15:24I am a nutcracker
00:15:26Well, isn't that ironic?
00:15:30It's you
00:15:31Ms. Zalarnia, right?
00:15:34You two know each other?
00:15:35Oh, yeah
00:15:36She crushed my Christmas decorations
00:15:37It was an accident
00:15:38Was it twice?
00:15:40Accidentally twice
00:15:45Oh, I just want to let you know that your bags are up in your room
00:15:47You work here?
00:15:49Something like that
00:15:51Anyway, have a good evening
00:15:53Victoria
00:15:54Victoria
00:15:55Huntley
00:15:56Huntley
00:16:21Huntley
00:16:30Oh, poor thing, you've dropped your water bucket
00:16:35Charlie
00:16:35Charlie does it all the time
00:16:38Rowdy like that
00:16:39Let me help you
00:16:41Thanks
00:16:44Sorry if I gave you a hard time about the decorations
00:16:46Well, I did crush your Christmas
00:16:48Well, I did crush your Christmas
00:16:53So
00:16:54You work here?
00:16:56Sort of
00:16:58I'm Jimmy and Nanny's son
00:17:00Can I just help out during the holidays?
00:17:02I just help out during the holidays
00:17:02From where?
00:17:04Billings
00:17:04Billings
00:17:05And what do you do there?
00:17:08Baseball
00:17:09Oh, do you play?
00:17:11Once upon a time, but now I coach
00:17:15Well, it's nice that you're able to come home over the holidays
00:17:19Yeah, it's fun, but it's a lot of work
00:17:22Oh, I can see that
00:17:24Especially now my parents are getting up there
00:17:26They want to retire and kind of want to hand me the reins
00:17:30What about you?
00:17:31Brings you all the way from Europe to Montana
00:17:33Well, I'm actually a repeat customer
00:17:36My father brought me here when I was a little girl
00:17:38And it was my favorite Christmas ever
00:17:41And now you're back
00:17:43For some Christmas cheer
00:17:46I have been very busy at work lately
00:17:49And I just needed some time for me
00:17:52And I remembered feeling so alive and free here
00:17:55That I thought I'd come back
00:17:58Well, there's no better place to clear your head
00:18:04Get some rest
00:18:05We start early in the morning
00:18:07Oh, I'm definitely ready
00:18:08Gabriel picked out the most fabulous outfit for me
00:18:11I'm sorry, what?
00:18:13Oh, uh, it's this silly little thing he does for me
00:18:16As my assistant
00:18:18He's my assistant
00:18:19Okay
00:18:22Definitely do things different in Zalarnia
00:18:26All right
00:18:29See you in the morning
00:18:30I'll see you in the morning
00:18:52I'm just saying that was ice
00:18:54That wasn't water
00:18:55That was ice
00:18:56And yet you lived to tell the tale
00:18:58Did you sleep well?
00:19:00Like a rock
00:19:01Even though I had a late night
00:19:03I was sidetracked by Huntley in the barn
00:19:05Oh?
00:19:06Not like that
00:19:08I was helping him with a horse
00:19:10Is that what we're calling it?
00:19:11Anyway
00:19:12It turns out that he is Jimmy and Nadie's son
00:19:15Huh
00:19:23Excuse me
00:19:23Morning
00:19:24How did you sneak up on me like that?
00:19:27Cowboy instinct
00:19:27You were staying in front of a bull or behind a horse
00:19:30You guys want coffee?
00:19:31Lovely
00:19:32Peanut cracker
00:19:33Howdy
00:19:35No
00:19:37Here you go
00:19:38Thank you
00:19:39Thank you
00:19:40If it's not too much trouble
00:19:41We would love some cream and sugar
00:19:42Sugar's on the table
00:19:43Creamy's in the cow
00:19:44Feel free to give it a tug
00:19:46I'm just kidding pal
00:19:47It's right in front of you right there
00:19:48I have no idea where to start
00:19:53Not bad, huh?
00:19:54Hey mom
00:19:55Hey son
00:19:57Everything smells delicious
00:19:58Thank you
00:19:59What are we having today?
00:20:00We are having cackleberries
00:20:01Overland trout
00:20:02And hot rocks
00:20:03What?
00:20:04Eggs, bacon and biscuits
00:20:05Yeah
00:20:06Biscuits are a family tradition
00:20:08They are delicious
00:20:10Save yourself a trip and take two
00:20:12May I?
00:20:13Thank you
00:20:14Well your family has clearly perfected country cooking
00:20:17Well not me
00:20:18All I can make is son of a gun stew
00:20:19You can barely make that
00:20:20What is that?
00:20:22Trust me
00:20:22You don't want to know
00:20:25I'm going to try my luck with that cow
00:20:27One for the road
00:20:29Thank you
00:20:30I will take two for the road please
00:20:33Thank you
00:20:34Mind if I join you?
00:20:35Sure
00:20:39I can get this for you
00:20:41Thank you
00:20:42Is this what you call northern hospitality?
00:20:45Something like that
00:20:47Good morning
00:20:48Who's ready for the day?
00:20:50I am
00:20:52Excellent
00:20:54Hey newbie, come on over here
00:20:56Newbie me?
00:20:57Well if the boots fit
00:21:01As you two are our newest guests
00:21:03We have some initiation tasks for both of you
00:21:07What's on the docker today captain?
00:21:09I prefer cow boss
00:21:10He prefers cow boss
00:21:11Oh all right then cow boss
00:21:15Today you're going to be cleaning horse tack and saddles
00:21:19You're going to be bringing in hay
00:21:20And my personal favorite
00:21:22Mucking out the stalls
00:21:24Mucking
00:21:26Charlie made a big old mess last night
00:21:30Sure you're up for this?
00:21:31Absolutely
00:21:32Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:37Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:39Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:39Because the big man's here
00:21:41He's got what to do for the year
00:21:44Well come on
00:21:46Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:48Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:50Jingle and a jangle come on
00:21:53Miss the bar right there
00:22:13Hey, how do the newbies do?
00:22:15See for yourself.
00:22:17Oh, dear.
00:22:18I do not remember all that from when I was a child.
00:22:21Well, over the years, you made it a little more authentic.
00:22:24Have you?
00:22:25I'll leave you to it.
00:22:26All right.
00:22:27It was not that bad.
00:22:29Well, I will give it to you.
00:22:30You didn't act like a princess.
00:22:33So when do we get to do all the real cowboy stuff?
00:22:35I mean, this is real cowboy stuff.
00:22:38Oh, you mean like lassos and yeehaws and all that?
00:22:42Exactly.
00:22:43All right.
00:22:44Well, I guess you two earned it.
00:22:45Oh, no, thanks.
00:22:47The only thing I want to lasso is a box of donuts, and you don't have any.
00:22:52Giddy up.
00:23:02Yay!
00:23:03Oh!
00:23:04It's like we've got an expert here.
00:23:06She's part of a local youth rodeo.
00:23:08Yeah, we're very proud of her.
00:23:09Yeah, can you teach my son a thing or two?
00:23:12You trying to show me up, young lady?
00:23:14Maybe I am.
00:23:15Oh, really?
00:23:16I happen to be pretty good at this, actually.
00:23:21All right.
00:23:22Excuse me.
00:23:23Can I have a little space?
00:23:24Oh, I didn't mean to intimidate you.
00:23:25Yeah, no, that's okay.
00:23:26That's okay.
00:23:28Hmm?
00:23:30Oh.
00:23:31Hmm.
00:23:34Better save the baseball, you.
00:23:35Oh, my goodness.
00:23:37Maybe we should get our young rodeo star some hot cocoa.
00:23:40What do you say?
00:23:41Deal.
00:23:42So, ready to give it a try?
00:23:44After that amazing demonstration?
00:23:46Absolutely.
00:23:48All right.
00:23:49All right.
00:23:50Pressure's on here.
00:23:51I'll go first.
00:23:51Excuse me.
00:23:58Oh!
00:24:00Not bad.
00:24:01Not bad.
00:24:02Very good.
00:24:03You've redeemed yourself.
00:24:04Now, it's your turn.
00:24:06Here you go.
00:24:08All right.
00:24:08Yep, you got that.
00:24:10Okay.
00:24:10You got your spot there.
00:24:12I'm going to back up here and be safe.
00:24:16Oh!
00:24:17Almost.
00:24:18Almost.
00:24:19Almost.
00:24:19Almost.
00:24:20Almost took his head off.
00:24:21Almost.
00:24:22Dang it a second.
00:24:23Can I help you?
00:24:25Absolutely.
00:24:26You want to take this in here.
00:24:28So, rope needs an extension of your arm.
00:24:31So, if you're tense, you're going to come up short.
00:24:34So, you just want to kind of get in the flow and eye on your target.
00:24:40Swing, release, snap.
00:24:42Okay?
00:24:43Practice.
00:24:43Swing.
00:24:44Swing.
00:24:44Release.
00:24:45Release.
00:24:50Close.
00:24:51Close.
00:24:51We're right there.
00:24:54Try it again.
00:24:55Okay.
00:24:56You got it?
00:24:57Mm-hmm.
00:24:59Swing, release, snap.
00:25:01Swing.
00:25:02Swing.
00:25:03Release.
00:25:04Snap.
00:25:05Oh!
00:25:06Hey, you did it.
00:25:10Oh, um, hang on a second.
00:25:13Sorry.
00:25:14You got it.
00:25:15Oh, it's a little.
00:25:17Just that.
00:25:18Mm-hmm.
00:25:22Well, I should probably wash the hair.
00:25:23Yeah, of course it's.
00:25:27Yeah.
00:25:38Hi.
00:25:39Hi.
00:25:39Can you please help us find a rideshare?
00:25:42We're looking to go into town, and I just don't want to let her drive me again.
00:25:47Rideshare?
00:25:47Yeah, around here we get around on horseback.
00:25:49I'm sorry, you what?
00:25:51Ranch rules.
00:25:53She's joking.
00:25:55You are joking, right?
00:25:56Yes, of course.
00:25:57I'll call you a cab.
00:25:59Oh, hang on a second.
00:26:00Where are you trying to go?
00:26:01Oh, downtown for a little holiday shopping.
00:26:04I wanted to pick up some gifts for my family.
00:26:05I can drop you off in town.
00:26:07Heading up the mountain to work on the Festival Lights anyway.
00:26:09Well, that sounds like fun.
00:26:11Would you like some help?
00:26:12Well, that sounds like you've already got some plans.
00:26:14Oh, nonsense.
00:26:14We'd love to.
00:26:16Right, Gabriel?
00:26:16Actually, I've hit my quota for manual labor today.
00:26:20I think I'm just going to go find the spa.
00:26:21Oh, we don't have one.
00:26:23Or the pool.
00:26:24Yeah, it's 30 degrees outside.
00:26:27Well, then I would just take a cold plunge.
00:26:28You know what?
00:26:29Come with me.
00:26:29I'll make your reservation at the spa in town.
00:26:34Looks like it's just us.
00:26:36Looks like it.
00:26:40I'm glad you trust me around your Christmas ornaments.
00:26:42I'm willing to give you a second chance.
00:26:43You're never going to let that go, are you?
00:26:45Probably not.
00:26:46You are going to want to change your jacket
00:26:48and definitely those boots.
00:26:50A lot more snow up in the mountain.
00:26:58Look at all this snow.
00:26:59It's so beautiful.
00:27:03Here.
00:27:05Try not to break these.
00:27:06Very funny.
00:27:10You okay?
00:27:11Yes, I almost broke myself.
00:27:14I'm excited to see a light walk.
00:27:16Back home, our Christmas market has an enormous candle carousel.
00:27:21It's lit every evening, and the flames cause it to turn slowly.
00:27:25Oh, sounds beautiful.
00:27:26It's a lovely tradition.
00:27:29So how long have you been doing the light walk?
00:27:31Oh, ten years now.
00:27:34Change up the display every year.
00:27:35Make it a little different experience.
00:27:38What's this year's theme?
00:27:39Oh, no.
00:27:40I couldn't tell you that.
00:27:41That's top secret.
00:27:42Okay.
00:27:44All right.
00:27:45Well, this year's theme is big sky.
00:27:48Oh, that's perfect.
00:27:50There's nothing quite like the Montana skyline.
00:27:53It's absolutely beautiful.
00:27:54Yeah, nothing beats it.
00:27:57I often think about being here with my father, as we looked up at the night sky, stars twinkling,
00:28:05and we sat around the fire just drinking hot chocolate.
00:28:09It's been a pretty special guy to bring you all this way for a father-daughter trip.
00:28:14He was.
00:28:16He passed a few years ago.
00:28:19No, I'm sorry.
00:28:26My mum says that I'm like him, but I'm not so sure anymore.
00:28:32I used to keep my heart open to everyone and everything, but lately it's just been hard.
00:28:43Yeah, let me help you with it.
00:28:47Well, being here seems to be getting you back to that, don't you think?
00:28:53Yes, maybe you're right.
00:28:58Sorry, I'm blathering.
00:28:59Oh, I like your blathering.
00:29:04Okay, well, it's your turn.
00:29:06I've been doing all the talking.
00:29:07Uh-oh.
00:29:08Tell me about you and baseball.
00:29:13Well, it's complicated.
00:29:15Try me.
00:29:17Okay.
00:29:20Well, I grew up playing ball here as a kid.
00:29:23Got pretty good.
00:29:26Good enough to get scouted.
00:29:28Chance to play pro.
00:29:30Old town rallied around me.
00:29:31It was pretty unbelievable.
00:29:37Then at my first training camp, I blew out my shoulder, shredded my rotator cuff.
00:29:43That was pretty much it.
00:29:45Ever since then, I've just been bouncing from team to team in the minors, assistant coaching wherever I can.
00:29:51Yeah.
00:29:53I'm sorry.
00:29:56Thanks.
00:30:00Well, I'm excited to see this all lit up.
00:30:02Yeah.
00:30:05You know what?
00:30:06I am parched.
00:30:10Please tell me you're not suggesting we dip a bucket in a well.
00:30:12No, no, no.
00:30:13We'll save that for tomorrow morning.
00:30:16What do you say?
00:30:18Drinks hot meat?
00:30:19Sure.
00:30:23Ready?
00:30:25Oh, come on.
00:30:28Oh.
00:30:28Oh, well, you hit it.
00:30:30That's...
00:30:30Wow.
00:30:31Okay.
00:30:32I might be a bit rusty, I'm afraid.
00:30:38Oh, I'm not.
00:30:40Are you hustling me?
00:30:42Perhaps.
00:30:44Okay, what other games you played?
00:30:46Polo, cricket, watchable, croquet, fencing, and I was captain of Oxford's competitive rowing team.
00:30:55Indoor shuffleboard.
00:30:56I have personally a great box.
00:30:59Billiards.
00:31:00Oh, please.
00:31:01Anyone who's serious prefers snooker.
00:31:02Let me get this straight.
00:31:04You play darts, you fence, and you play pool.
00:31:07Snooker.
00:31:08I shoot snooker.
00:31:09What about axe throwing?
00:31:10Is that a thing?
00:31:11Oh, that's a thing, yes.
00:31:12Really?
00:31:13All right.
00:31:15Holiday drinks on the house.
00:31:17Loose.
00:31:18You're welcome.
00:31:19Take him for everything he's got.
00:31:21Oh, that should be easy.
00:31:23Hey.
00:31:25Shelby, how you been?
00:31:26Overall, really good.
00:31:27It's been a little bit of a tougher week, though.
00:31:30Our fundraising efforts for the volunteer firefighters are way down from last year.
00:31:34No, I'm sorry.
00:31:35Anything I can do to help?
00:31:36Come up with a really quick way to raise a whole bunch of money.
00:31:39The firefighters are really low on resources.
00:31:42What about a holiday dance?
00:31:43You could sell tickets to raise the funds.
00:31:46I mean, I absolutely love that idea.
00:31:49I just don't think that I have the time to pull something like that together.
00:31:52Plus, I don't know where we would do it.
00:31:54I mean, the town hall is closed down due to that frozen pipe that burst.
00:31:58What about here?
00:31:59Here?
00:32:00Well, yes, here, in the barn.
00:32:01You could bring back the holiday dance.
00:32:04Oh, um...
00:32:04Well, why not?
00:32:05It was so much fun.
00:32:07Yeah, it's just, you know, organizing a dance for this short amount of time is a lot of work.
00:32:10My responsibilities here at the ranch, I don't think I can really take anything else on.
00:32:14I could do it.
00:32:15I have been attending large events my whole life.
00:32:17I know exactly how they're run.
00:32:19And it really, it wouldn't take much.
00:32:20The place is practically already decorated, just a few bits and bobs.
00:32:23And you could get live music and drinks and food.
00:32:27I don't know.
00:32:28I mean, it's a lot of work.
00:32:29I would love to help.
00:32:30And plus, I can handle this all so as not to burden you.
00:32:33And I can also help.
00:32:35Yeah, I'm just not so sure about bringing the dance back, you know?
00:32:37Honey, it's...
00:32:38Just leave it with me for a minute, okay?
00:32:42Absolutely.
00:32:45Excuse me.
00:32:49Thank you so much for offering the help.
00:32:53Hopefully he lets us bring back the dance.
00:32:56Why did it stop?
00:32:59You know what?
00:33:00It's complicated.
00:33:02I'm sure he'll tell you about it soon.
00:33:14Good thing we're getting this done before it gets too cold.
00:33:19You look after this place, it'll look after you, son.
00:33:22Yeah, I get it.
00:33:23Not real subtle, Pop.
00:33:26Well, nobody's ever accused me of that before.
00:33:28Yeah.
00:33:30You know, uh, Shelby asked if we could host a fundraiser for the volunteer firefighters in the barn.
00:33:38Maybe bring back the holiday dance.
00:33:39That's a great idea.
00:33:41I'm still thinking about it.
00:33:43Your mother and I would love that.
00:33:47You know, for 38 years, all the most important things in our lives have happened right here.
00:33:58Yeah, it was a great place to grow up.
00:34:03I see this place bringing you the same joy it's brought to us.
00:34:11So what's keeping you in Billings?
00:34:14I don't see you getting the same kind of joy out of coaching.
00:34:17I don't want to talk about it, Pop.
00:34:22You think maybe coming back here makes you a failure, is that it?
00:34:25Okay, I get it, I get it.
00:34:27You thought your life was going one direction, ended up going another.
00:34:30That is not failing.
00:34:33The only failure is failure to try.
00:34:38Look.
00:34:41I just want you happy.
00:34:44I won't deny I want you back here at the ranch.
00:34:47More than anything.
00:34:49But the only way I want that is if that's what you want.
00:34:53If it brings you joy.
00:34:57Now, to me, it looks like it does.
00:34:59But if I'm wrong,
00:35:03I can accept that.
00:35:05What I can't accept is you living a life you're not happy in.
00:35:12It's already straight.
00:35:14Trust your instincts.
00:35:27So I heard the lighting of the second advent candle went well.
00:35:30It did.
00:35:31I even told a funny anecdote about joy.
00:35:34But it sounds like you have everything under control.
00:35:36I do.
00:35:38But if you're not back for the lighting on the 19th,
00:35:41Mother will blow her crown.
00:35:43Don't worry, I will be.
00:35:45So, how's it going over there at the ranch?
00:35:48Any cute cowboys?
00:35:50There's definitely not a shortage of those.
00:35:53Really?
00:35:53Do tell.
00:35:54Do you have a minute?
00:35:55Sure.
00:35:56Am I giving you a second?
00:35:57Everything all right?
00:35:59Victoria?
00:36:00Okay, let's do it.
00:36:02The dance?
00:36:03Yeah.
00:36:06I'm so glad you came around.
00:36:07Okay, we just have to figure out which night.
00:36:09How about Thursday?
00:36:10No, Festival of Lights.
00:36:12Friday?
00:36:13The 19th.
00:36:14Yeah.
00:36:15Oh, no.
00:36:16I meant to be gone.
00:36:17Oh, well, I'll just have to extend my stay.
00:36:20Okay, first things first,
00:36:21poinsettias and trigger lights,
00:36:22we need lots of them.
00:36:23And can you please take a look at the floor plan I sketched?
00:36:27You already have a floor plan.
00:36:28I had high hopes.
00:36:30Apparently.
00:36:32This is so exciting.
00:36:35Are you sure your family's going to be okay with this?
00:36:37Oh, right.
00:36:38Emma?
00:36:39It's your mother.
00:36:41Oh, hello, mother.
00:36:42Hello, darling.
00:36:44What's this I hear about a dance?
00:36:46Let me explain.
00:36:48So, as you may have all heard,
00:36:50I have committed the ranch
00:36:51to hosting the holiday dance
00:36:53to raise funds for volunteer firefighters.
00:36:59It's very exciting.
00:37:01So, I could really use your help.
00:37:04Well, where do we start?
00:37:04Well, for the party decor,
00:37:07I thought that we could embrace classic Christmas
00:37:09while celebrating life here on the ranch.
00:37:12Like, we could turn old cowboy boots
00:37:15into floral centerpieces like this.
00:37:17Ooh, amazing.
00:37:18That's lovely.
00:37:19I love those.
00:37:21And we could make a Christmas tree out of hay bales,
00:37:25dress it up with Christmas lights,
00:37:27and then put a big sheriff's star right on top.
00:37:29And I saw some old tires that back,
00:37:31I thought we could stack them up,
00:37:33paint them white, and turn them into snowmen.
00:37:35That's adorable.
00:37:38And, of course, at the barn entrance,
00:37:40I thought we could build an archway of lights
00:37:43and take two large nutcrackers
00:37:44and have them standing guard.
00:37:46Can we get some cowboy hats?
00:37:48Brilliant idea.
00:37:49How about line dancing?
00:37:50Oh, yes.
00:37:51That's how we met.
00:37:53Tom, do you remember?
00:37:55Do I?
00:37:56Let's make some Christmas magic.
00:37:58Oh!
00:38:17Coco?
00:38:21You know, you have a real gift for motivating people.
00:38:25Oh.
00:38:28It's nothing.
00:38:30Just to make some creativity and passion.
00:38:37Thank you for letting me last over you and holding the dance.
00:38:40Oh, yeah.
00:38:41You really saddled me, that one.
00:38:46How'd your family take it with you extending the trip?
00:38:50Well, my mother was displeased,
00:38:53but I promised that I'd be home for the fourth and final Advent night.
00:38:58It's this family tradition.
00:39:00So, in the end, she relented.
00:39:03Good.
00:39:05It's going to be great.
00:39:07I think so.
00:39:09Yeah.
00:39:13What are you working on?
00:39:15This, uh, well, eventually, I'm hoping it's going to be a horse.
00:39:21Eventually.
00:39:22Eventually.
00:39:22Maybe.
00:39:28You and my father actually called me a horse when we were here.
00:39:32I think your father taught him how.
00:39:36Well, that does sound like very standard ranch activity.
00:39:39Yes.
00:39:40Ranch 101.
00:39:45I believe we sat right here under these stars as he carved and told me stories.
00:39:56He told me all about the constellations, too, but...
00:40:01I can't remember any of them.
00:40:08Well, you see that?
00:40:10Right there.
00:40:11Mm-hmm.
00:40:12That is Pegasus.
00:40:14Zeus' winged steed and the only being able to reach the heavens.
00:40:19It's why people say that Pegasus is the symbol of the soul and its everlasting presence.
00:40:27I wonder if that's why horses are just so magical to be around.
00:40:31And they remind us of the connection of the souls that have moved on, but...
00:40:35Also, they never really leave us, you know?
00:40:51I've forgotten how beautiful it is.
00:40:55I will admit, it is stunning.
00:41:01Thank you again for staying.
00:41:03Please.
00:41:04I didn't bring my cowboy boots for nothing.
00:41:06You bring those everywhere.
00:41:07They make me five foot nine.
00:41:10Besides, I didn't want to miss the sparks flying between you and Huntley.
00:41:14That is not why I decided to stay.
00:41:16Mm-hmm.
00:41:17At least it's not the only reason.
00:41:19So you admit it is a reason.
00:41:23It might be.
00:41:24It might be.
00:41:29I haven't let myself get this post to someone in a long time.
00:41:34It's scary.
00:41:36But this is what you needed to explore, right?
00:41:40Following your heart with no schedule, no royal pressures.
00:41:44Speaking of, have you told him that you're a princess yet?
00:41:47No, not yet.
00:41:49Why not?
00:41:51It feels like an added complication.
00:41:53Maybe yes.
00:41:55Maybe no.
00:41:57Could be a dream come true.
00:42:00Gabriel, just because I'm a princess doesn't mean I'm guaranteed a happily ever foster.
00:42:07Guarantee is such a strong word.
00:42:17How's it looking?
00:42:19It looks great.
00:42:22Perfectly centered.
00:42:24How's the hay tree coming?
00:42:26It's great.
00:42:27We're getting there.
00:42:28Wonderful.
00:42:30Looking good, Sammy.
00:42:32Like it?
00:42:33Love it.
00:42:37Precisely as I pictured.
00:42:39Oh, my silver bells.
00:42:41It's really going along in here.
00:42:43We're getting there.
00:42:44We're getting there.
00:42:45Oh, we never could have pulled this off if you hadn't stepped up.
00:42:48Oh, it's nothing.
00:42:49It's nothing.
00:42:52It's also really nice to see Huntley this happy.
00:42:55I mean, I haven't seen him smile this much since, well, it's been a really long time.
00:43:03You've brought him home.
00:43:04In a real way.
00:43:05Oh, well, he's done the same for me, too.
00:43:09Huh.
00:43:13Interesting.
00:43:15Hey, Georgia.
00:43:17Can I borrow you for a minute?
00:43:18Really need your help with something.
00:43:19Is someone serious?
00:43:20It is.
00:43:21We need to cut down a tree for the dance.
00:43:24Oh, well, wouldn't it be simply just to buy one?
00:43:27No, no.
00:43:28You can't buck tradition.
00:43:29Now?
00:43:30I have so much to do.
00:43:31I can help.
00:43:32I...
00:43:32Oh, well, I wouldn't want to impose.
00:43:34Oh, not at all.
00:43:36Hot twist.
00:43:37Oh, it's quite you.
00:43:39That popcorn is for the garlands.
00:43:41Thought it was a little bit stale.
00:43:46All right, then.
00:43:47Let's go.
00:43:48Just have one stop to make along the way.
00:43:51Suspicious.
00:43:57Things are getting interesting.
00:43:58Very.
00:44:03So, uh, you really didn't have to buy me this hat.
00:44:07Although it is fabulous, everyone will definitely be jealous.
00:44:09My pleasure.
00:44:10It suits you.
00:44:11So what do you say?
00:44:12Let's go cut this tree down, hmm?
00:44:14I'll have you know I am somewhat our Christmas tree expert.
00:44:17Oh, really?
00:44:17Whenever I choose a holiday tree, I select a balsam fir.
00:44:20Its fragrance is effervescent.
00:44:22Nope.
00:44:23Needles fall off in a week.
00:44:24Blue spruce is the way to go.
00:44:25You're joking.
00:44:27Well, you can't be serious.
00:44:28If you water a balsam, the needles don't fall off.
00:44:31But the needles aren't a blue spruce.
00:44:32They're like pins.
00:44:33They hurt.
00:44:33Yeah, which is why we wear gloves.
00:44:36Strong branches, holds the ornaments.
00:44:37Plus, I only have to water it once a week.
00:44:40Regardless, a blue spruce doesn't emit any fragrance.
00:44:43Christmas trees are for looking, not for smelling.
00:44:46Oh, I completely disagree.
00:44:49Well, we are at an impasse.
00:44:53Agree to disagree.
00:44:54Fine.
00:44:55I agree to disagree.
00:44:58And I agree that you are wrong, cowboy.
00:45:09It's breathtaking.
00:45:11Yeah.
00:45:12No place like it.
00:45:17You know, you're not the first person to come here looking for answers.
00:45:20Huh?
00:45:20Yeah.
00:45:21Surprised how many people find their way to us.
00:45:24I can see why.
00:45:26It's liberating being here, away from the demands of daily life.
00:45:34Honey, why did it stop?
00:45:36The dance.
00:45:40Oh.
00:45:42When I got scouted, it was a couple weeks before the dance.
00:45:45So they turned its big surprise celebration for me.
00:45:50The whole town was there.
00:45:51It was amazing.
00:45:52Hmm.
00:45:54Then I got hurt.
00:45:55I let everybody down.
00:45:58My parents couldn't do it the next year.
00:45:59They were too busy helping me with my recovery.
00:46:02Just embarrassing.
00:46:03You know?
00:46:05And when they started talking about planning for the next year, I just...
00:46:08I don't know.
00:46:09I just lost it.
00:46:10Took off on a long cattle drive.
00:46:13Abandoned them.
00:46:14The ranch.
00:46:17I don't know how much that hurt them.
00:46:20After that, they just kind of stopped doing it.
00:46:24I really talked about it, but I obviously can't help but feel like it's my fault.
00:46:30I'm sorry.
00:46:33Are you sure you're okay with doing the dance this year?
00:46:37Yeah.
00:46:38Yeah.
00:46:39Yeah, no, I feel more alive than I have in years.
00:46:42Me too.
00:46:44Not surprising me.
00:46:46You light up every room you walk into.
00:46:52It's just being here, I feel different.
00:46:57Yeah.
00:46:58Maybe you're not different.
00:46:59Maybe you're just finally free to be your true self.
00:47:06There.
00:47:07What?
00:47:07That tree, it's perfect.
00:47:09I thought you said bear.
00:47:11I clearly said there.
00:47:13Oh.
00:47:14That is a balsam.
00:47:15We already talked about this.
00:47:17And you were wrong.
00:47:18That there is the perfect tree for the dance.
00:47:20Are you going to water that tree?
00:47:21Twice daily.
00:47:22Okay, you going to pick up the needles?
00:47:24Gabler loves my new neighbor.
00:47:26I love it.
00:47:31Better hold the ornaments.
00:47:35I think it's working?
00:47:37Get in there.
00:47:37Hang on.
00:47:38A little bit more.
00:47:39No, no, no.
00:47:39When I push, you pull.
00:47:41Okay?
00:47:42That's what I'm doing.
00:47:43It does not feel like that.
00:47:44Okay?
00:47:44Here we go.
00:47:46There we go.
00:47:49I think it's working.
00:47:53There we go, Kathy!
00:47:54There we go!
00:47:55Hey, you did it!
00:47:57Oh!
00:48:04All right.
00:48:05Now the fun stuff.
00:48:10You know what?
00:48:11I am going to go give Christmas a snack.
00:48:14Excuse me.
00:48:20Christmas?
00:48:22Christmas.
00:48:22Yeah.
00:48:23Sorry, Charlie.
00:48:25Christmas was his mother.
00:48:26And, uh, favorite horse is a kid, actually.
00:48:29I remember Christmas.
00:48:31Christmas.
00:48:32Born on the actual day.
00:48:33Well, Christmas, I'm sure you're the perfect Christmas present.
00:48:37That was you.
00:48:40I didn't realize until...
00:48:42I didn't realize until...
00:48:42No, me neither.
00:48:43How about a ride?
00:48:45I'd love to.
00:48:49How was that?
00:48:51Perfect.
00:48:51You're a great teacher.
00:48:55That was my first ride.
00:48:58I know it sounds funny.
00:48:59I just...
00:49:01I kept asking my dad if you were coming back.
00:49:05But I have returned.
00:49:08Yes, you have.
00:49:14I'm so sorry if I misread.
00:49:16No, no, I'm sorry.
00:49:20There's something you really should know.
00:49:22Something that I have neglected to tell you.
00:49:25Okay.
00:49:25Are you in a relationship?
00:49:27No, no, it's not that.
00:49:28But, uh...
00:49:31How do I say this?
00:49:34Um...
00:49:35Do you remember that holiday headband game we played the night I arrived?
00:49:40Yeah, the one where you had to be a nutcracker.
00:49:43Yes, exactly.
00:49:44Except imagine if we were playing right now, but the card in my headband had a tiara.
00:49:50Um, so, like, beauty pageants?
00:49:54No, uh, a tiara and a scepter.
00:49:58A queen?
00:49:58A tiny tiara.
00:50:00A princess?
00:50:01Yes, exactly.
00:50:02Sorry?
00:50:03A princess.
00:50:04Are you saying that you're, um...
00:50:08Princess Victoria?
00:50:10Well, my official title is Her Royal Highness Victoria Theresa Maria Olivia Eva Thiessen,
00:50:16Princess of Zalania, daughter of Charlotte and Olivier, and heir to the throne.
00:50:20I see why you go with Victoria.
00:50:22That is, um, that is a mouthful.
00:50:24I don't understand.
00:50:25Why are you telling me this?
00:50:26Yeah, look, I-I should have told you sooner, but...
00:50:32It's just that the whole reason I came here was to get away from it all.
00:50:37Okay.
00:50:39I'm about to take on a much larger role in my kingdom, stepping into many of my mother's
00:50:44public duties, and it-there's so much weighing on me there.
00:50:49The responsibilities, the-the pressures, the chaos, it's-it's a lot, and I-I needed a break.
00:50:56Only now that I'm here, everything that I thought I knew about myself, it feels upside-down, except when I'm
00:51:05with you, and it feels right-side-up.
00:51:10Because with you, you'll see him for the first time in my life.
00:51:29Gabriel, what-what the hell are you doing?
00:51:32Oh, I was just taking the cold plunge.
00:51:36Well, it was late, and I was looking for you, and then I realized I was going to interrupt, and
00:51:41I didn't want to interrupt, so I was just trying to sneak away before anyone noticed.
00:51:45Well, you would definitely notice.
00:51:46Big time.
00:51:47Well, who puts a bathtub in the middle of this thing?
00:51:51Let's get you dried off.
00:51:53I'm sorry.
00:51:54It's okay.
00:52:01I had a lovely time tonight.
00:52:05My pleasure.
00:52:09Good night.
00:52:10Good night.
00:52:13Princess.
00:52:27Thank you, honey.
00:52:29Hey.
00:52:30Oh, this looks good.
00:52:31Yeah.
00:52:31Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:52:32Those are for the house.
00:52:34Things never change, huh?
00:52:35Well, listen, I'd happily trade you a broken gingerbread cookie for your help.
00:52:39Deal.
00:52:40Okay.
00:52:43Hey, I, um, I noticed a balsam tree in the barn.
00:52:47Yeah.
00:52:48Victoria insisted.
00:52:50So, you guys remember when I was a kid?
00:52:52And I kept asking if that blonde girl was coming back.
00:52:55You, the one you taught to ride?
00:52:57Yeah, that's her.
00:52:58That's Victoria.
00:53:00No.
00:53:00Really?
00:53:01Yeah.
00:53:02And here's the really crazy part.
00:53:04Um, she's a princess.
00:53:06Oh, I wouldn't call her a princess.
00:53:09She's really rolled up her sleeves around here.
00:53:11No, no, no.
00:53:11I mean, she is actually a princess.
00:53:15I mean, real deal royalty.
00:53:18Princess Victoria of Zalarnia.
00:53:22Oh.
00:53:24Oh.
00:53:25You know, that explains a few things.
00:53:30Why are you two more shocked by this?
00:53:32Does it make a difference?
00:53:34She's still the same person.
00:53:36You two seem really good together.
00:53:38Oh, come on, Pop.
00:53:41She's a princess.
00:53:42I'm a washed-up ball player.
00:53:45You're more than that.
00:53:46Your career doesn't define you.
00:53:48Your character does.
00:53:48You just got the stuffing kicked out of you, son.
00:53:52Maybe you should get back up on the horse and go after the things you want.
00:53:59Yes, well, speaking of horses, you should probably feed them.
00:54:03Wait.
00:54:04Ah, no, that's broken.
00:54:09Horse metaphor, really?
00:54:11It's all I got.
00:54:12Yeah.
00:54:15I missed you at breakfast.
00:54:18I was still drying off.
00:54:20Oh, it looks spectacular in here.
00:54:23And I love what you did with a tree.
00:54:25Thank you for putting the lights on it.
00:54:28Morning, princess.
00:54:29You told her.
00:54:31I told him.
00:54:32You told him.
00:54:32She told me.
00:54:39How do you like the tree?
00:54:40I gotta admit, it looks pretty good for a balsam.
00:54:44And the haystack tree looks great, too.
00:54:47Honestly, I love all your ideas.
00:54:50I remembered the hay from the first holiday dance I went to, and I wanted to find a fun way
00:54:55to incorporate it.
00:54:56It's, you know, the wooden horse that my father gave me?
00:55:00Sure.
00:55:01Well, when I was at the dance, my father hid it, and when I found it, I thought it was
00:55:05magic.
00:55:06So, it was the best Christmas present I've ever received.
00:55:10Well, hopefully the kids that come to the dance have the same fond memories that you do.
00:55:17What if we hide toys for the kids in a haystack?
00:55:20Yeah, it's a great idea.
00:55:24Listen, um, we kind of got interrupted last night, so I was wondering if you would accompany me to the
00:55:31Festival of Lights tomorrow night.
00:55:32Are you asking me on a date?
00:55:34Oh, yes, I am.
00:55:35Unless, of course, there's some kind of princess protocol I don't really know anything about.
00:55:39Do I have to ask the queen?
00:55:40How does this work?
00:55:41Well, technically, my mother is a grand duchess.
00:55:45Think she approve?
00:55:47No.
00:55:49But what matters is that it's my decision.
00:55:52And I would love to be your date.
00:55:55Well, I guess we have a genuine rendezvous, then.
00:55:58I guess we do.
00:56:14You know, I have to admit, I was stunned when Nadie told me that we've had royalty among us.
00:56:20I take that as a compliment.
00:56:23I mean, I was only the homecoming queen, and I found even that to be stressful.
00:56:29Did Nadie ever tell you that he was homecoming king?
00:56:31He did not.
00:56:32But tell me, what exactly is a homecoming king and queen?
00:56:36Oh, it's this old high school tradition.
00:56:38People get to vote on who they think should be king and queen.
00:56:41Somebody who's kind and energetic and basically someone that represents the values of the community.
00:56:47And it's kind of silly, but still, it's an honor.
00:56:50And it's really fun.
00:56:52Anyway, ever since I found out who you are, I have been dying to tell you that Huntley was a
00:56:57homecoming king.
00:56:59I'm sure he was quite a handsome king.
00:57:01He was.
00:57:04But, you know, I think he's actually more handsome now.
00:57:21Hello.
00:57:22Hey.
00:57:22Hey, what's going on?
00:57:23What are you doing?
00:57:25Nothing.
00:57:26Yeah, nothing, really.
00:57:27What's up?
00:57:28Are you practicing your dance moves?
00:57:29No.
00:57:30Uh, yeah.
00:57:33Yeah, I was.
00:57:34Well, you're looking good.
00:57:36Thanks.
00:57:38You know, Shelby taught me the dance, but I'm having trouble remembering the last bit.
00:57:42Would you mind showing me?
00:57:43What do you mean, a little stomp, kick, swing thingy?
00:57:47Is that the official term?
00:57:48I'm pretty sure that is the official term.
00:57:50I don't really think I'm the one to show you this dance.
00:57:52Oh, nonsense.
00:57:53Please, show me the moves.
00:57:55All right.
00:57:56Well, as I stated, stomp, kick, swing.
00:58:02Then you're pointing that way, and it's...
00:58:04That direction.
00:58:05That direction, if you can, hopefully.
00:58:06So, let's see it.
00:58:09You got this.
00:58:12All right.
00:58:13Chart into it.
00:58:15Stomp, kick, and ta-da.
00:58:19Nailed it.
00:58:21Thank you for allowing us to have the dance.
00:58:24I'm really looking forward to it.
00:58:25It's one of my favorite memories from my time here with my father.
00:58:28I can remember like it was yesterday, just dancing with him in front of the giant Christmas tree while the
00:58:33band played.
00:58:33That sounds like a pretty great memory.
00:58:35Hmm.
00:58:36It is.
00:58:40All right.
00:58:41I am off.
00:58:42Oh, off.
00:58:43Where to now?
00:58:43Just some chores.
00:58:45Some chores?
00:58:45Mm-hmm.
00:58:46Really?
00:58:46All right.
00:58:47Have fun, cowgirl.
00:58:50I intend to.
00:59:17Hey.
00:59:18What are you doing there?
00:59:20Just a little cowgirl.
00:59:22Really?
00:59:23I figured out why Charlie's bucket kept falling off.
00:59:26The hook for the bucket was too small, so I have attached a locking latch.
00:59:33Voila.
00:59:34I can't stop Charlie from being cheeky, but at least the water bucket will stay put.
00:59:40And you just did all this yourself?
00:59:42I did.
00:59:44Really finding your footing here.
00:59:46Hi, Anne.
00:59:57Here you go, kiddo.
00:59:59You're welcome.
01:00:00That's so fun.
01:00:02Are you too?
01:00:03Hi, Victoria.
01:00:04Have fun tonight.
01:00:05Thanks.
01:00:08Evening.
01:00:12Good evening.
01:00:15You look great.
01:00:16Oh?
01:00:17You clean up nicely, too.
01:00:20Shall we?
01:00:28Thanks for coming with me tonight.
01:00:30It wasn't easy, F.
01:00:32This is one of the best Christmases I've had in a long time.
01:00:36Yeah, me too.
01:00:38Hmm.
01:00:43Your parents are adorable.
01:00:45Yeah.
01:00:46Been together forever.
01:00:48Had the ranch almost as long.
01:00:50Wow.
01:00:52Yeah, they make a good team.
01:00:54Hmm.
01:00:56But they are slowing down a bit.
01:00:58The guy wants to take my mom to see the world before they slow down too much.
01:01:02Hmm.
01:01:04Love like theirs is a rare gift.
01:01:06Hmm.
01:01:09Now, speaking of gifts, I have a surprise for you.
01:01:13For me?
01:01:14Yeah.
01:01:15Well, you inspired me.
01:01:20Come on.
01:01:26It's a starry sky.
01:01:28Like the other night?
01:01:29Yeah.
01:01:30Right.
01:01:30Like the one with your father?
01:01:35Hope it's not too much.
01:01:39It's perfect.
01:01:44Victoria.
01:01:47What if we were on the same team?
01:01:52What are you talking about?
01:01:53Of course we're on the same team.
01:01:54We were filling the dots together.
01:01:56No, no.
01:01:56You know what I mean.
01:02:01Look, I understand how impractical this is.
01:02:04I looked up your country.
01:02:05It is very, very far away.
01:02:11What if we tried?
01:02:17No, listen to me.
01:02:18There is something here.
01:02:20And I know you feel it, too.
01:02:25I don't want to lose this.
01:02:30Neither do I.
01:02:34But I just need to think about it.
01:02:37Uh, yeah, no, of course.
01:02:45Take as much time as you need.
01:02:52Come on.
01:03:07Good morning.
01:03:08Good morning.
01:03:09Would you like some help?
01:03:10Yes, of course.
01:03:12Did you have fun last night?
01:03:14It was perfect.
01:03:15I am just so happy that you're having a wonderful time here.
01:03:19I mean, it's the whole reason we started this ranch,
01:03:21to give people memories that would last a lifetime.
01:03:25That is a lot of cards.
01:03:29Oh, yeah, well, speaking of memories.
01:03:31I mean, I started off as a wall of cards from, you know,
01:03:35a few guests thanking us for having a wonderful time on the ranch,
01:03:38and then it sort of became a tradition.
01:03:40And, well, I love it.
01:03:42I mean, every year when I put the cards up,
01:03:44I'm reminded of how much fun we've had.
01:03:48It reminds me.
01:03:50Reminds me.
01:03:51Ah, here it is.
01:03:55I think you're going to like this one.
01:03:57Mm-hmm.
01:04:05Jimmy and Nadine,
01:04:06thank you for your generous hospitality.
01:04:09The time I spent with my daughter
01:04:10has created memories
01:04:12that I will truly treasure for the rest of my life.
01:04:16You have given me a priceless Christmas gift.
01:04:22The gift of time with someone that I love.
01:04:26Grab me on your debt, Olivier.
01:04:29Mm-hmm.
01:04:34Thank you, Nadine.
01:04:36Of course.
01:04:37Ah, thought you might want to keep that.
01:04:41Okay.
01:04:42So,
01:04:43let's get these decorations to the barn.
01:04:45I've got a dance to throw.
01:04:51Hey, Victoria.
01:04:52Hey, Sam.
01:04:53We need enough presents for all of the kids.
01:04:56You're splendid.
01:04:57What do you think of this for the treetopper?
01:04:59Maybe a little more to your left.
01:05:02Victoria,
01:05:04the place looks amazing.
01:05:05It's really coming together.
01:05:07So, I picked up the catering china
01:05:09and the candles you asked for.
01:05:11Also,
01:05:11I wanted to offer up another option
01:05:13for the top of the tree.
01:05:19Did you make this?
01:05:20Yeah.
01:05:23I love it.
01:05:26Sam,
01:05:27what do you think about this,
01:05:29the treetop?
01:05:30It's so pretty.
01:05:31Yes.
01:05:33Gabriel,
01:05:34we have a new treetopper.
01:05:36Oh, thank goodness.
01:05:37This bow is never going to work.
01:05:42So,
01:05:44I know we left things
01:05:45unresolved last night
01:05:46and
01:05:47while I still need to think about things,
01:05:50I don't want to waste a moment
01:05:51that I could be enjoying with you
01:05:53worrying about the future.
01:05:55So,
01:05:56would you go to the dance with me?
01:05:59Are you asking me out on a date?
01:06:01Absolutely.
01:06:02Oh,
01:06:03very Sadie Hawkins of you.
01:06:05Who?
01:06:06Yeah, no, I'd love to.
01:06:09Pick your break.
01:06:18Who is it?
01:06:20By royal decree,
01:06:22all maidens are asked
01:06:23to attend the holiday dance.
01:06:25I'm sorry,
01:06:26are you laughing at me right now?
01:06:30Absolutely.
01:06:33Wow.
01:06:37You look beautiful.
01:06:39You look quite handsome myself.
01:06:46Yeah.
01:06:51Here we go.
01:07:19I think you were probably,
01:07:21maybe a step behind.
01:07:23Give me a little bit of a little.
01:07:23Just a little bit.
01:07:25Ah.
01:07:28Ah.
01:07:29Well,
01:07:29I'm going to go gather the kids
01:07:30for the gift finding
01:07:31in the hay bales.
01:07:32Yeah, of course.
01:07:35I've never seen this place
01:07:36so alive.
01:07:37Oh,
01:07:37and looking so festive.
01:07:39yeah.
01:07:40Um,
01:07:42look,
01:07:42I am so sorry
01:07:43that I soured this
01:07:43forever and for so long.
01:07:45And thank you,
01:07:46guys.
01:07:47Thank you for bringing me
01:07:48back here.
01:07:49Aw.
01:07:50Hmm.
01:07:52All right,
01:07:52children.
01:07:53When I say go,
01:07:54you're going to start looking
01:07:55for a special surprise
01:07:57in the hay.
01:07:58Now,
01:07:58there's one surprise
01:07:59for each of you,
01:08:00so look for the one
01:08:01with your name on it.
01:08:02Okay?
01:08:03Okay.
01:08:04Ready?
01:08:05Yes.
01:08:05Steady?
01:08:06Yeah.
01:08:06Go!
01:08:07Where is it?
01:08:09Oh,
01:08:13did you find it, too, girl?
01:08:16Oh.
01:08:17Oh.
01:08:19Oh.
01:08:21Oh.
01:08:21Oh.
01:08:24Oh.
01:08:25You're very welcome.
01:08:26Thanks.
01:08:27I want to introduce you,
01:08:28but I don't know where...
01:08:30Ah!
01:08:30There he is.
01:08:31Hey.
01:08:32Huntley,
01:08:33this dance is amazing.
01:08:35I want to introduce you
01:08:36to Peter.
01:08:36He's one of the
01:08:37volunteer firefighters.
01:08:38Great to meet you.
01:08:39Thank you for everything
01:08:40you do for our community,
01:08:41really.
01:08:41Nice to meet you, too.
01:08:43Thank you so much
01:08:43for putting this on for us.
01:08:45It really helps us out.
01:08:47But that lady right there,
01:08:49that is the one
01:08:50you should be thanking.
01:08:51She is the mastermind
01:08:52behind all of this.
01:08:53It's true.
01:08:54Oh, well,
01:08:55I'll be sure to thank her.
01:08:57Have a Merry Christmas.
01:08:58Merry Christmas.
01:08:59Merry Christmas.
01:08:59Merry Christmas.
01:09:00It is so great
01:09:01to have you back
01:09:01on the ranch.
01:09:02Yeah.
01:09:03Yeah.
01:09:08You know,
01:09:10you and Victoria
01:09:10make a pretty great team.
01:09:13Hm.
01:09:26May I have this dance?
01:09:30So you're in luck.
01:09:32I dance card as an opening.
01:09:33You look like an angel.
01:09:37I'm counting the stars
01:09:40So,
01:09:41everything you'd hoped for.
01:09:43No.
01:09:44No.
01:09:45So much more.
01:09:48Pretty much
01:09:49every Christmas wish
01:09:50I've ever had
01:09:51was granted tonight.
01:09:53But one.
01:09:56So Shelby told me
01:09:58that you were
01:09:59homecoming king.
01:09:59Oh,
01:10:01so embarrassing.
01:10:02Why didn't you tell me
01:10:03you were also part
01:10:04of a royal family?
01:10:05No, no.
01:10:05I never really understood
01:10:07all that
01:10:08homecoming stuff.
01:10:09No.
01:10:09I never really understood
01:10:12I never really understood
01:10:12I never really understood
01:10:13as you bask in the glow
01:10:15of the season
01:10:18bask in the glow
01:10:21of the season
01:10:24Frost on the window
01:10:28my kind of view
01:10:30Christmas tree lights
01:10:33ain't got nothing on you
01:10:37there's joy
01:10:37and there's peace
01:10:39What if we had
01:10:40a homecoming king and queen?
01:10:42I don't think
01:10:43I can go through that again.
01:10:44Come on,
01:10:44what's this cowboy?
01:10:45I wasn't talking about you.
01:10:46Of the season
01:10:49And that's how you know
01:10:51it's the season
01:10:59Hello.
01:11:00Could I have everyone's attention,
01:11:01please?
01:11:04Thank you all for being here
01:11:07and for making tonight
01:11:07such a special evening.
01:11:10The holiday dance
01:11:11is one of my formative memories,
01:11:12so being able to bring it back
01:11:14this year has brought me
01:11:15so much joy.
01:11:17Now, I hear tell
01:11:19of an American tradition,
01:11:20the homecoming king and queen,
01:11:24so I thought
01:11:25that we could start
01:11:26our own tradition
01:11:27here tonight.
01:11:29So, by the power vested in me
01:11:31as Her Royal Highness
01:11:33Victoria, Teresa, Maria,
01:11:35Olivia, Eva Thiessen,
01:11:36Princess of Zalania,
01:11:38daughter of Charlotte and Olivier
01:11:39and heir to the throne,
01:11:41I hereby crown
01:11:42Sam and Mike Blanchard
01:11:45as our holiday dance
01:11:46king and queen.
01:11:52My lady?
01:11:57May I have this dance?
01:11:58Yes.
01:12:10I see what you did there.
01:12:12Did I work?
01:12:13Oh, absolutely.
01:12:20Can we talk outside?
01:12:21Just for a minute.
01:12:23Sure.
01:12:35Did you see Sam's face?
01:12:36She is going to remember
01:12:37that for the rest of her life.
01:12:38That tradition has to say,
01:12:40if you're here next year,
01:12:40I will be here.
01:12:41I'm going to be here all year,
01:12:42not just Christmas.
01:12:44Really?
01:12:45Yeah.
01:12:46Yeah, I want to be here.
01:12:48I want to be with my family.
01:12:50I want to be with you.
01:12:52Whatever that looks like.
01:12:58I want that too.
01:13:04I can't ask you to leave your family or this place.
01:13:13And I can't abandon my family or my duty.
01:13:16Also, I would never ask you to leave your family
01:13:19or stop being a princess.
01:13:20No, I know you're not asking me to,
01:13:21but the time we've shared.
01:13:28It's freed me.
01:13:30It's changed me.
01:13:32And you'll always hold a dear peace in my heart.
01:13:37Huntley.
01:13:52If I ever came to you,
01:13:55would you come around?
01:13:59If I ever let you in,
01:14:02would you let me down?
01:14:06If I ever came to you,
01:14:11would you come around?
01:14:13If I ever came to you,
01:14:16would you come around?
01:14:18Merry Christmas.
01:14:20If I ever came to you,
01:14:23would you come around?
01:14:26If the winter winds left magic all around?
01:14:33If we let love lift us up,
01:14:36would the stars come falling down?
01:14:40If I ever came to you,
01:14:43would you come around?
01:14:47Cause you're my highest hope
01:14:50in the valley.
01:14:52You ready to go home?
01:14:56I don't know.
01:14:59Do you want to say goodbye?
01:15:05I'm not sure I want goodbye to be our last memory.
01:15:09Please never let me go.
01:15:14If I ever came to you,
01:15:17would you come around?
01:15:21If I let you in,
01:15:24I'll let you lay me down.
01:15:28Would you know me better than I've ever known myself?
01:15:35If I ever came to you,
01:15:38would you come around?
01:15:45She's gone, son.
01:15:50She forgot this.
01:16:05So, once the public has entered,
01:16:08Mother and I will stand aside
01:16:09and you will give the opening remarks
01:16:11and light the candle.
01:16:12I've already prepared me on the speech.
01:16:14Oh.
01:16:16Being away has given you
01:16:17a newfound confidence.
01:16:20Thank you for allowing me the time
01:16:22to attend the ranch.
01:16:23You would do the same for me?
01:16:27Oh.
01:16:30Let's move this to the other side.
01:16:43Is everything all right?
01:16:47Oh.
01:16:48Yes, I...
01:16:50I just remembered something
01:16:51that I left behind.
01:16:55Mother?
01:16:56Darling.
01:16:57Mother.
01:16:58Welcome home.
01:17:00And, uh,
01:17:02was the dance
01:17:03everything you wanted it to be?
01:17:04Oh.
01:17:05It was everything
01:17:06and more.
01:17:07Much, much more
01:17:08if you count the cowboy.
01:17:10Mother.
01:17:11I mentioned that to you
01:17:13in confidence.
01:17:14And I told that to you
01:17:15in confidence.
01:17:16Oh.
01:17:16Oh, oh, oh.
01:17:20The cowboy's name is Huntley.
01:17:22Hmm?
01:17:22He's the proprietor's son.
01:17:24Oh, I see.
01:17:26And, uh,
01:17:28will he be visiting
01:17:29any time soon?
01:17:30Oh, no, no.
01:17:32Uh,
01:17:33I'm so busy here
01:17:34with my duties
01:17:35and he is now
01:17:36taking over the ranch,
01:17:37so...
01:17:39I've missed you both dearly.
01:17:42Victoria,
01:17:43I can see that being away
01:17:45has been good for you.
01:17:46Forgive the interruption.
01:17:48The guests have arrived.
01:17:52Hello.
01:17:58Merry Christmas, everyone.
01:18:01It is an honour
01:18:02to be back
01:18:03for the finer lighting
01:18:04and for what I consider
01:18:06to be
01:18:07the most important
01:18:08advent candle,
01:18:09the one that represents love.
01:18:21If you'll excuse me,
01:18:22I...
01:18:25I had a speech prepared,
01:18:27but...
01:18:27I'd like to speak
01:18:29from the heart.
01:18:32At this time of year,
01:18:34we're surrounded
01:18:35by Christmas cheer
01:18:36and love,
01:18:38love that takes
01:18:39many forms,
01:18:40old and new.
01:18:43Love of the family,
01:18:46love of community,
01:18:49and even love that
01:18:53stands the test of time.
01:18:54It has...
01:18:57resilience.
01:18:59But I think
01:19:01the love that fills us
01:19:02the most
01:19:04is the love that
01:19:07you never expect,
01:19:09the love that surprises us.
01:19:15my wish,
01:19:16my one Christmas wish,
01:19:19is that everyone
01:19:20could experience
01:19:22that kind
01:19:22of love.
01:19:42Oh, Christmas.
01:19:44I know you're hungry.
01:19:45Are you still making
01:19:46that same mistake?
01:19:47The name's Charlie.
01:19:52Hi.
01:19:58You're back.
01:19:59Well,
01:20:00I heard you were
01:20:00a popular
01:20:01Christmas destination.
01:20:05That's true.
01:20:07You know,
01:20:08one time we had
01:20:08a real live princess
01:20:09stay here.
01:20:10Really?
01:20:12Brought back
01:20:13the holiday dance, too.
01:20:14A maverick.
01:20:16Yeah.
01:20:17She even insisted
01:20:18in cutting down
01:20:19a balsam fur.
01:20:21Sounds a bit
01:20:22presumptuous.
01:20:22It was a little bit,
01:20:23you know,
01:20:24but, um,
01:20:25her defense
01:20:27was the perfect tree.
01:20:28Well,
01:20:29she sounds like
01:20:30the most amazing
01:20:31person ever.
01:20:33She was.
01:20:35I was devastated
01:20:36when she left.
01:20:38I'm sure she felt
01:20:39the same way, too.
01:20:41What are you doing here?
01:20:43When I realized
01:20:44I forgot my wooden
01:20:44tree topper.
01:20:46I realized I forgot
01:20:46No.
01:20:47Shh.
01:20:49But more importantly,
01:20:52I realized that I was
01:20:53running from the one
01:20:54thing I want most.
01:20:59What, are you giving up
01:21:00your title, or?
01:21:02Not exactly.
01:21:03As it happens,
01:21:04there is someone
01:21:05better suited
01:21:06for the role.
01:21:07My sister.
01:21:12So you stay.
01:21:14Well, I'd like to.
01:21:17For the first time
01:21:19in as long
01:21:20as I can remember,
01:21:21I know who I am
01:21:22and what I want.
01:21:23And what I want
01:21:24is to be here
01:21:25with you
01:21:27as a team.
01:21:28Mm-hmm.
01:21:28Mm-hmm.
01:21:31Mm-hmm.
01:22:05Merry Christmas,
01:22:06everyone.
01:22:07Merry Christmas.
01:22:09Merry Christmas.
01:22:11It's about time.
01:22:12Huntley, this is my family.
01:22:14Uh, hello.
01:22:15Your Royalness is...
01:22:16Merry Christmas.
01:22:18Pleasure to meet you, Huntley.
01:22:19Well, it's great
01:22:20to meet you both.
01:22:20And Emma,
01:22:21congrats on taking the reins.
01:22:23I'm ecstatic.
01:22:24Darling.
01:22:25And I'm guessing
01:22:26you two knew about this,
01:22:27hmm?
01:22:28Um, maybe.
01:22:30If the horseshoe fits.
01:22:31That's the right thought.
01:22:33Well, you must be so hungry.
01:22:35Oh, I'm famished.
01:22:36Well, let's eat.
01:22:37Right this way.
01:22:40Now, I hope you're ready
01:22:41for some cackleberries,
01:22:42overland trout,
01:22:43and hot rocks.
01:22:44What in the world is that?
01:22:45Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.
01:22:47That sounds love.
01:22:48Is there any cream
01:22:49for the coffee?
01:22:50Oh, yeah.
01:22:50The cow's outside.
01:22:52Oh, no, I'm one of them.
01:22:53He's joking.
01:22:58Who would have thought
01:22:59the Christmas crusher
01:23:01would become
01:23:01my Christmas crush?
01:23:02Are you saying
01:23:03you have a crush on me?
01:23:04Oh, I don't know.
01:23:04Maybe a little bit.
01:23:08Merry Christmas, princess.
01:23:10Merry Christmas, cowboy.
01:23:11Merry Christmas, cowboy.
01:23:15Merry Christmas, delivery.
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