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00:00:00for some sort of discount code or special beginner class make a great stocking stuffer
00:00:05and how do you think i'm going to pay for advertising my good looks exactly abby you're
00:00:11almost famous you still are look let's plaster your name and picture on a poster we could
00:00:19put them all over town we're already promoting the christmas ice parade let's make it more
00:00:24interesting look i don't know it sounds desperate like i'm giving up you listen yourself it's not
00:00:31what you're already doing giving up wow aren't you supposed to be my best friend your bestest
00:00:38okay well then go supervise the kids i i captain i don't look so down you act like you're the only
00:00:46person to ever go through something like this what if i am what if you're not goodbye
00:00:53mm-hmm
00:00:54fuck
00:01:57It's impossible. It's bloody impossible.
00:02:00And yet...
00:02:02And yet...
00:02:03It's true.
00:02:05We lost.
00:02:07Oh dear.
00:02:08Again, your highness.
00:02:10Again.
00:02:12Defeat.
00:02:14Snatched from the jewels of victory.
00:02:16Perhaps this will help you calm yourself.
00:02:19How can I be calm at a moment like this?
00:02:21It is but a game, your highness.
00:02:23But a game?
00:02:25You serious, marshal?
00:02:27There's no such thing as but a game.
00:02:29If you say so, sir.
00:02:31I do say so.
00:02:33Hockey's not just a game.
00:02:34It's a sport.
00:02:35It's my sport.
00:02:40Of course, your highness.
00:02:41And a very noble sport it is too.
00:02:44But every contest must have a winner and a loser.
00:02:48Bear play and all that.
00:02:50It's high time.
00:02:59I did something about it.
00:03:02You, sir?
00:03:03Do you plan to take up the sport?
00:03:06Marshal.
00:03:06Of course not.
00:03:09But I could buy a team.
00:03:11In that way, I'd have some say in how things were done.
00:03:15Your own ice hockey team.
00:03:17Certainly a bold idea, Prince John.
00:03:19And one you should pursue in the new year.
00:03:22Don't be silly, marshal.
00:03:24I plan on moving forward on this business immediately.
00:03:27As in, right now.
00:03:29But, your highness, the royal family is your business.
00:03:33Please.
00:03:34You sound like my mother.
00:03:36Look, I'm the youngest son in a monarchy of sons.
00:03:39I'll never be king.
00:03:41True.
00:03:44I need to have something on my own.
00:03:46Something that belongs to me.
00:03:47Something that I'm passionate about.
00:03:49Something that's really mine.
00:03:51Away from the family.
00:03:55What better than my own sports franchise?
00:03:58Minor league, of course.
00:04:00But how fantastic.
00:04:01Of course.
00:04:03And then, all the profits from the merchandising.
00:04:06We'll go directly back to the people.
00:04:09By way of my pre-existing charities.
00:04:12Very noble, your highness.
00:04:13But how do you plan to achieve this?
00:04:17By going to America.
00:04:19America?
00:04:20Yes.
00:04:20I can't manage all this on my own.
00:04:22I need to go there to set up a co-venture.
00:04:24Partnership of sorts.
00:04:25Daryl Blake.
00:04:26I'll be meeting with him in a few days.
00:04:35I have a very small window of opportunity.
00:04:38I'm planning on seizing it.
00:04:40But, your highness, the royal Christmas festivities are imminent.
00:04:43You are expected to be there.
00:04:45I will, Marshal.
00:04:46I'll be there.
00:04:47But I have to do this first.
00:04:49It means everything to me.
00:04:53And I need your silence.
00:04:55Can I count on you?
00:04:59Ah.
00:05:00Good.
00:05:02Silence is golden.
00:05:02I have a plane to catch.
00:05:08And see that these are taken care of?
00:05:10Yes, sir.
00:06:02Oh, well, there he is.
00:06:17Mr. Blake.
00:06:18Your Highness, please, call me Daryl.
00:06:21Okay, then, Daryl.
00:06:23In fact, why don't we dispense with formalities?
00:06:26My name is John, so we won't be needing any of the royal designations from here on out.
00:06:29Are you sure? A royal title can open an awful lot of doors in a town like this.
00:06:34And the accent doesn't hurt either.
00:06:36Yeah, it can also close a lot of doors.
00:06:38It can even double the price of admission.
00:06:40So, let's just keep it in our back pocket, as your mayor can say.
00:06:44So, it's useful.
00:06:45Whatever you say, Prince.
00:06:47I mean, John.
00:06:50Can I take a walk?
00:06:51Absolutely. Lead on.
00:06:52So, you see, what I'd like to do next is assemble a short list of potential investors to come on board, to help make this team a reality.
00:07:04I'm thinking of calling it the monarchy.
00:07:07The monarchy.
00:07:09I love that. Very clever.
00:07:12And with you as the face of the franchise, well, it's a perfect fit.
00:07:15No, I couldn't agree more.
00:07:17Ready to see your future?
00:07:19Indeed I am. Lead on.
00:07:20Right this way.
00:07:26Now, even though they're a minor league franchise, we've made arrangements for the team to play in the finest arenas the sport has to offer.
00:07:32Like this. What do you think?
00:07:35It's beyond the grand, Daryl.
00:07:37Something I've only dreamed of.
00:07:38Yeah, well, we're gonna make that dream become a reality. You understand?
00:07:41I mean, look at this.
00:07:42Luxury boxes, five-star restaurants, cocktail lounges, celebrity endorsements by the dozen.
00:07:47You name it, it's all there for the taking.
00:07:50Ah, this is all so fantastic.
00:07:54I'm sold.
00:07:56What do we need to do to make this happen?
00:07:59I'll tell you what we need to do.
00:08:03We leave town.
00:08:05Leave town?
00:08:06Yep.
00:08:07Leave town.
00:08:07I'm afraid I'm not following.
00:08:11Prince, professional sports franchises are all over the place. The Buffalo Bills play in Orchard Park. The Los Angeles Angels are in Anaheim. The Giants don't even play in the same state.
00:08:19We move outside the main street. We build our training facility, our base camp. And we get everything we always dreamed of at a fraction of the cost.
00:08:29Yes. Now I'm following you.
00:08:31I think I've got just the location.
00:08:33Evanston.
00:08:35Evanston.
00:08:35Yep. The Evanston monarchy.
00:08:38Oof.
00:08:39That's where you build. In a small town. Not some gigantic metropolis. Instead, an elegant little town that becomes the home of your brand.
00:08:49And you know what? I've got to leave on the perfect location there.
00:08:54You think about it.
00:08:56Oh, I am. I am thinking about it.
00:08:59Better yet.
00:09:00You. You should go up there.
00:09:02Check it out for yourself.
00:09:03Yeah. It's less than an hour away.
00:09:05That's a great idea.
00:09:08Just don't breathe a word of this to anybody, okay?
00:09:11Music gets out. Price goes up, up, up.
00:09:14Play your cards right.
00:09:15All this can be yours.
00:09:20Understood.
00:09:30I never could get the hang of ice skating.
00:09:59You make it look so effortless.
00:10:03Let me guess, you didn't come here to watch the kids skate, did you?
00:10:09No.
00:10:10Look, if it's about the rent for the classroom space, I'll have it soon.
00:10:13Listen, Abby. I love what you're doing with these kids.
00:10:17What?
00:10:19The owner of this building is thinking of closing it entirely.
00:10:24Wait, are you serious?
00:10:26Absolutely.
00:10:27I think they want to turn it into something else, or maybe even sell it completely.
00:10:32Mr. Curtis, I need this place.
00:10:34This is where my classroom is.
00:10:37Look, it's Christmas. I really need the money.
00:10:41Come on, we're working on some really big promotions.
00:10:44Promotions?
00:10:45What kind?
00:10:46Your Christmas ice parade.
00:10:48So, how are ticket sales going with that?
00:10:51Well, they could be better, but they're steady.
00:10:56That's good to hear, Abby.
00:10:57I'll see you in a week.
00:10:58And then, Bradley's pass gets deflected in the end zone, and still caught by Johnson for a touchdown.
00:11:26Now, craziest thing I've ever seen in my life.
00:11:29Hey, yo.
00:11:30Hey, Abby.
00:11:32You, uh, coming for your mama's cake?
00:11:34You bet. Is it ready?
00:11:35Sure is. Just give me a second.
00:11:37Okay.
00:11:45All right.
00:12:09Here it is.
00:12:11It's as nice as I can make it.
00:12:13And it's paid for already, so you can take her away.
00:12:16It's beautiful.
00:12:18Will we see you at the party tonight?
00:12:19I got an after-hours delivery coming in.
00:12:22Eggnog frozen yogurt.
00:12:23But maybe, if it doesn't get too late, I can still stop by.
00:12:26Sounds good.
00:12:27Oh, and thanks for putting up the poster.
00:12:29No problem.
00:12:31But hey, how come your name isn't on the poster?
00:12:33Because it's not about me, it's about the students.
00:12:36Hey, people would pay big money to see you skate again.
00:12:39Al, please.
00:12:41You'd sell a lot more tickets.
00:12:42Guaranteed box office.
00:12:45I'll think about it.
00:12:47Thanks again.
00:12:47All right.
00:12:59Hey, hey.
00:13:02Merry Christmas, Abigail.
00:13:04Merry Christmas, Don.
00:13:05Oh, dear.
00:13:08Here.
00:13:08Oh, no.
00:13:10I am so sorry.
00:13:11Let me help.
00:13:14No, it's ruined.
00:13:17Well, I'm sure we can fix it.
00:13:22I'm sorry, Abby.
00:13:23There's nothing I can do with this.
00:13:24I knew it.
00:13:26Mom's going to kill me.
00:13:27Do you think you can make another one?
00:13:29In time for tonight's Wonder Festival?
00:13:31I don't think so.
00:13:32I mean, can we?
00:13:35Maybe.
00:13:36How much time do you need?
00:13:37A few hours, at least.
00:13:39I'm swamped today.
00:13:40I still have so much to do before tonight.
00:13:42Look, I feel terrible about this.
00:13:45Let me pay for a new cake.
00:13:46It's the least I can do.
00:13:50Works for me.
00:13:51Okay.
00:13:52Thanks, Al.
00:13:52I'll come by later tonight.
00:13:55Excuse me.
00:13:57Oh, sorry.
00:13:58I didn't catch your name.
00:13:58It's Abigail.
00:14:01I'm John.
00:14:20Hey.
00:14:22Hey, Abby.
00:14:23Wait up.
00:14:25Hey, Chad.
00:14:26I heard you were in town.
00:14:27Oh, you look a little down.
00:14:29Is something wrong?
00:14:30Uh, the cake for tonight's party got ruined, but that's all.
00:14:35That's rough.
00:14:36Look, I'm in a bit of a hurry.
00:14:38Then I won't keep you.
00:14:40Listen, ever since I got back into town, I've just been thinking a lot about you.
00:14:45Really?
00:14:45Well, that's flattering.
00:14:48Look, I know I'm not the quarterback of the varsity football team anymore, and not the princess on ice,
00:14:53but that doesn't mean we couldn't give it another shot, right?
00:14:58I've just been thinking a lot about the future, and how maybe there might be a future for us.
00:15:05That's really sweet, but I have a lot on my plate right now.
00:15:08Oh, I hear you.
00:15:10But on a more serious note, the real estate market around here is exploding and expanding,
00:15:15and Mr. Curtis has some really big plans for me.
00:15:18Yeah, I saw him earlier, too.
00:15:19He told me someone's trying to convert the ice rink into something more profitable.
00:15:24I mean, I've heard a few things, but those are just rumors, Abby.
00:15:27I don't care about other ice rinks.
00:15:28You know, I could really be of some assistance to you if you just let me.
00:15:34All I need is you back in my life again.
00:15:38Look, there's a lot of reasons why people break up, Chad.
00:15:42We really tried, but we just weren't the right couple.
00:15:46You know, and I can help you with your school.
00:15:48We could be partners.
00:15:50You could hire some teachers.
00:15:51I mean, why keep risking your health out there on the ice, you know?
00:15:54You got lucky once.
00:15:56It could have been a lot worse.
00:15:57Yeah, but it wasn't.
00:16:00I know you.
00:16:01And I know you wouldn't be sitting on the sideline, not competing, if you weren't worried, too.
00:16:07Let me take that worry away.
00:16:10Come on.
00:16:12I'll think about it.
00:16:14Okay?
00:16:15It's good to see you.
00:16:16Me, too.
00:16:17Just because your brother's not seen out with the same woman on his arm every night, why do people find that interesting?
00:16:32Honestly, he could easily find himself a suitable heiress who adores him.
00:16:36I mean, mother would love that.
00:16:38But he chooses the life of a bachelor.
00:16:43Unwilling to settle down.
00:16:45Why is that, do you think?
00:16:47It's perfectly simple.
00:16:49He's never found a woman fascinating enough to freeze him in his tracks.
00:16:53You mean he's never found a woman who could hold her own with him?
00:16:58Perhaps.
00:16:59But don't give up on him just yet, Your Highness.
00:17:02Well, good luck changing his mind.
00:17:05Have you seen this?
00:17:07What is it?
00:17:08See for yourself.
00:17:09Please, now I shall sit.
00:17:18A business plan?
00:17:19He's trying to start his own professional ice hockey team.
00:17:23In America, no less.
00:17:25Ice hockey team?
00:17:27His obsession with the sport has finally gone to his head.
00:17:30He eats, sleeps, and breathes professional ice hockey.
00:17:33He can't be serious.
00:17:35Oh, but he is.
00:17:36As he sees it, he's finally going to do something for himself.
00:17:40Have something all his own.
00:17:42And I can understand where he's coming from.
00:17:48I mean, I knew he was head over heels for the sport,
00:17:51but I didn't realize I'd gone this far.
00:17:54Whatever will mother think?
00:17:57Perhaps she doesn't need to know about it.
00:17:59But not just yet, anyway.
00:18:02I think we owe your brother that much.
00:18:04Don't you?
00:18:06For greed.
00:18:22Hey, I'm home.
00:18:24Hi, Mom.
00:18:26Oh, let me give you a hand.
00:18:27Oh, thanks.
00:18:28Here, take one under my arm before I drop it.
00:18:30Where's your father?
00:18:32Oh, he's at the center.
00:18:32He's decorating for the party tonight.
00:18:34Oh, perfect.
00:18:35I don't want him snooping around in my packages.
00:18:40Oh, did you buy him something nice?
00:18:42Of course not.
00:18:44I bought myself something.
00:18:47So, what are you up to?
00:18:49I'm just making some Christmas cards for my friends.
00:18:51I don't have enough money to buy gifts this year.
00:18:53I know, but they'll understand everything is going to be fine.
00:19:01So, where's the cake?
00:19:04Uh, about that.
00:19:06Oh, no, don't tell me.
00:19:08Well, I went to pick up today, and there was this guy who wasn't looking where he was going,
00:19:12and he ran right into me and knocked it right out of my hands.
00:19:14It's ruined.
00:19:17Oh, dear.
00:19:18But it's going to be okay.
00:19:19They're making a new one.
00:19:20They're going to deliver it directly to the center.
00:19:22So, everything's good.
00:19:25How are you?
00:19:26Are you okay?
00:19:28You mean, am I hurt?
00:19:30No, I'm fine.
00:19:33So, who ran into you?
00:19:34Is it anybody we know?
00:19:36Um, no, I don't think so.
00:19:38Some guy with a fancy foreign accent.
00:19:41Maybe a John somebody.
00:19:44Hmm.
00:19:45Was he handsome?
00:19:47Mother, please.
00:19:49Well, was he?
00:19:53Yeah.
00:19:55Hmm.
00:19:55Hmm.
00:20:05Marshal?
00:20:15I'm sorry to disturb you, Your Highness, but I was just ringing to see if you've come to your senses yet.
00:20:20Oh.
00:20:23Absolutely not.
00:20:24Look, Prince John, I'm very concerned about you, as is your brother.
00:20:29Roger.
00:20:30Concerned about me?
00:20:32How charming.
00:20:33Does my mother know anything yet?
00:20:34No, Your Highness, I've been able to cover for you thus far.
00:20:38Luckily, she's been very busy with her holiday preparations.
00:20:41That's good, Marshal.
00:20:42But I cannot continue this surat much longer.
00:20:46She's bound to find out sooner or later.
00:20:48So, what if she does?
00:20:50Not a child anymore.
00:20:51I'll be right to live my own life as I see fit.
00:20:54Most assuredly, sir, but you should at least keep them abreast of your movements.
00:20:59Of course, I will.
00:21:02In time.
00:21:04I'll return shortly.
00:21:07When I'm ready.
00:21:09Your Highness, you're making my job rather difficult.
00:21:12Well, that is my goal in life, isn't it, Marshal?
00:21:16Now, if you'll excuse me, have a party to attend.
00:21:20No, no, no, no, please don't, don't hang up on me.
00:21:23Merry Christmas, Marshal.
00:21:25Merry Christmas, Your Highness.
00:21:34Marshal?
00:21:36Where is my son?
00:21:38Your Majesty.
00:21:39Well, I believe he's at the Royal Banquet Hall, finalizing the menu for Christmas brunch.
00:21:48I'm not asking you about Prince Roger.
00:21:51I'm asking you about my youngest son, John.
00:21:54He's about yay high and not too big around.
00:21:58Of course, Your Majesty.
00:22:01Well, uh, I'm afraid, truth be told, he's, uh, gone off to America unexpectedly.
00:22:12Ah, of course.
00:22:14So, if this was, as you suggest, an unexpected decision, he can't possibly have any great amount of cash with him.
00:22:23He would have to rely heavily on his credit cards.
00:22:29You know what to do, then.
00:22:31Follow the trail.
00:22:32Your Majesty.
00:22:51Marshal, you need to stop phoning me.
00:22:53It won't do any good and I'm starting to get irritated.
00:22:55Prince John, it's Daryl Blake.
00:22:58Oh.
00:22:59Call us.
00:23:00Daryl.
00:23:00My apologies.
00:23:02I was having a bit of a moment with one of my staff back home.
00:23:06Not a problem at all.
00:23:07Must be tough keeping all those balls in the air at the same time.
00:23:10Just wondering how things are going out in Evanston.
00:23:12Well, Evanston is everything you said it was.
00:23:16Small, quaint, lovely people.
00:23:19Beautiful.
00:23:20I knew that you would like it.
00:23:21They knew it.
00:23:22Indeed, I do.
00:23:23And you mentioned you had your eye on a property for a new training facility, right?
00:23:27Don't worry about that just yet.
00:23:29The important thing here is that you can see yourself setting up shop in that charming little town.
00:23:35And it sounds like you can.
00:23:37I believe you've hit on something, Daryl.
00:23:39I knew I was right to trust you.
00:23:42Thank you, Your Highness.
00:23:44It's excellent.
00:23:44Listen, enjoy your time in Evanston, and I'm here if you need me, and you'll be back soon.
00:23:52Soon it is.
00:23:53Cheers.
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00:24:22So, sweetheart, what do you think?
00:24:26Pretty snazzy, huh?
00:24:27Oh, it's nice.
00:24:30Very nice.
00:24:32Larry, you did a great job.
00:24:34I'm proud of you.
00:24:35Well, I had some help.
00:24:37Well, I hope you let the younger ones get up on the ladder.
00:24:40Absolutely.
00:24:41No more ladders for me.
00:24:43Hey, come here.
00:24:45Oh, it's beautiful.
00:24:47Right?
00:24:48When did he drop it off?
00:24:50Well, he didn't, pardon me.
00:24:51Well, if Al didn't deliver, who did?
00:24:54I did.
00:24:55My apologies.
00:24:56I couldn't help but overhear.
00:24:58I'm John.
00:25:00Carol, John's staying at the Mount More Hotel.
00:25:03We met earlier.
00:25:04Oh, that's nice.
00:25:06They have nice rooms.
00:25:07Very old-fashioned.
00:25:09Oh, you're absolutely right.
00:25:10Sorry, I don't mean to pry, but tell me,
00:25:13why did you want to deliver the cake yourself?
00:25:16Because he's the one who ruined the cake in the first place.
00:25:18Uh, yes, regretfully so.
00:25:24Good evening.
00:25:25Uh, Miss Abigail, you look very pretty tonight.
00:25:27Well, thank you.
00:25:30Oh, uh, Janet, this is John.
00:25:33Very pleased to meet you, John.
00:25:35The pleasure is mine.
00:25:37So, Abigail, what do you think?
00:25:39You know, I'm impressed.
00:25:41I didn't think Al could do it.
00:25:43John, could you help us for a moment in the kitchen?
00:25:52Uh, why, yes, of course.
00:25:55Uh, ladies?
00:25:57Oh, dear.
00:25:59Oh, dear.
00:26:01Abby, why are you being so cold to that guy?
00:26:04It was just an accident.
00:26:06And he's so good-looking, so sophisticated.
00:26:09And that accent?
00:26:11Wow.
00:26:12Well, accents aren't everything.
00:26:14Maybe not.
00:26:16But I think he likes you.
00:26:18Well, I doubt that.
00:26:20Really?
00:26:21Why would he go through all that trouble
00:26:22to deliver that cake in person?
00:26:25Guilty conscience?
00:26:27I can't believe you.
00:26:29You're acting like a kid.
00:26:30Well, how do you want me to act?
00:26:33We're at a party.
00:26:34We're supposed to be having fun,
00:26:36so start acting like that.
00:26:40All right.
00:26:41I want you to promise me
00:26:43you'll be as sweet as pie
00:26:44to the very next person you meet.
00:26:47You promise?
00:26:50I promise.
00:26:53Merry Christmas, Abby.
00:26:56Chad.
00:26:57Well, good luck with that.
00:27:00You two will excuse me.
00:27:04Coward.
00:27:06Here, you can help us
00:27:11put the bags in the boxes.
00:27:14So, John,
00:27:16are you going to be in Evanston
00:27:17for very long?
00:27:18Oh, no.
00:27:19No, not long.
00:27:20Just conducting
00:27:21a little business.
00:27:23What sort of business
00:27:24are you looking to get involved in?
00:27:25Larry, don't be so nosy.
00:27:27No, it's all right.
00:27:29It's just a little project
00:27:30that I'm working on.
00:27:31I have some pressing
00:27:32holiday engagements back home,
00:27:33so not long, I'm afraid.
00:27:35Oh, that's too bad.
00:27:37Evanston is a wonderful place
00:27:39to spend Christmas.
00:27:40I'm sure it is.
00:27:42And I'd also love to get to know
00:27:43Abby a little more.
00:27:45If I could.
00:27:46And again, I am so sorry
00:27:49about everything that happened.
00:27:51Don't worry about that.
00:27:52She's a very understanding person.
00:27:55She just feels stressed
00:27:57about work right now.
00:27:59Abby teaches skating
00:28:00down at the ice rink,
00:28:01and her class is a little
00:28:02underwhelming at this time of year.
00:28:04Well, that's too bad.
00:28:06Is it a beginner's class?
00:28:08All levels.
00:28:09It's mostly just young people
00:28:10trying to have fun.
00:28:12Abby was an Olympic hopeful
00:28:15a few years ago,
00:28:16but she had a little mishap
00:28:17during a jump
00:28:18and didn't qualify.
00:28:20Oh, dear.
00:28:22Did she give it another go?
00:28:24No.
00:28:24The whole thing
00:28:25was broadcast on TV.
00:28:26Everybody saw it,
00:28:28and she was humiliated.
00:28:30That's a pity.
00:28:31I think I know something
00:28:34that just might cheer her up.
00:28:37I'm all ears.
00:28:39I have a confession.
00:28:40The only reason I came here tonight
00:28:41was hoping to run into you.
00:28:44Uh, really?
00:28:46Why is that?
00:28:47I wanted to apologize
00:28:48if I came out a little strong
00:28:49the other day.
00:28:51Don't.
00:28:52I could have been better myself.
00:28:54What I should have said was,
00:28:56I miss you.
00:28:57I want to make this a Christmas
00:28:58we can both remember,
00:28:59and I'll catch you
00:28:59a little something.
00:29:01Um,
00:29:02you know what?
00:29:04I can't.
00:29:06I mean,
00:29:07thank you.
00:29:14It's beautiful,
00:29:15but I can't accept this.
00:29:19Here, let me help you.
00:29:20Uh.
00:29:21Turn around.
00:29:22Just humor me.
00:29:22Well, I think that's
00:29:29a marvelous idea.
00:29:30I think yes.
00:29:36Well,
00:29:37it's been a long day.
00:29:39Uh, perhaps I
00:29:40should say goodnight.
00:29:41So soon?
00:29:43You have to.
00:29:43We haven't even
00:29:44cut the cake yet.
00:29:45Yet?
00:29:46I thought you wanted
00:29:47to talk to Abby.
00:29:48Uh, well, I do,
00:29:49but
00:29:49looks like she's
00:29:51wrapped up
00:29:51at the moment.
00:29:53All right, John.
00:29:54But don't forget
00:29:56what I told you
00:29:57about tomorrow.
00:29:59I won't.
00:30:00And thank you.
00:30:13Are you okay, honey?
00:30:14Just got a lot
00:30:18on my mind, I guess.
00:30:21Nice necklace.
00:30:24Pricey.
00:30:25Yeah, it was hard
00:30:26to say no.
00:30:27I'm just not
00:30:28interested in
00:30:29reviving old flames.
00:30:30The ice skating
00:30:31princess and
00:30:32the football king.
00:30:34That was a long
00:30:35time ago.
00:30:36Yeah, he wants
00:30:37to pick up
00:30:37where we left off,
00:30:38but I just
00:30:39don't see us
00:30:40together.
00:30:40I mean,
00:30:42he's a nice
00:30:42guy, but
00:30:43I don't know.
00:30:45It's just been
00:30:45too long.
00:30:47Sometimes
00:30:47people change.
00:30:49I have enough
00:30:50going on.
00:30:51Okay, that's
00:30:52fair.
00:30:53Oh, that
00:30:54fella, John,
00:30:56he was asking
00:30:57about you.
00:30:58Mom, don't go
00:30:59mashmaking me
00:30:59again.
00:31:00He'll be gone
00:31:00before you know
00:31:01it.
00:31:01Of course,
00:31:02you're right.
00:31:03But he does
00:31:04seem so debonair,
00:31:05so cultured.
00:31:07You're starting
00:31:07to sound like
00:31:08Janet.
00:31:08One guy showers
00:31:10me in diamonds,
00:31:11the other in cake.
00:31:12I'm sure you
00:31:13look beautiful
00:31:14in both.
00:31:15You're right.
00:31:16Good night,
00:31:17sweetheart.
00:31:17Good night,
00:31:18sweetheart.
00:31:30Oh.
00:31:38Good night.
00:32:08me.
00:32:09Me?
00:32:10Never.
00:32:12So you just
00:32:13wander in here
00:32:14where it's a
00:32:15constant 35 degrees?
00:32:17We Europeans,
00:32:18we're very
00:32:18warm-blooded
00:32:19people.
00:32:21Look, John,
00:32:21this is my
00:32:22private time
00:32:23on the ice.
00:32:23It's the only
00:32:24alone time I get,
00:32:25so...
00:32:26Yes, of course.
00:32:27Of course,
00:32:28my apologies.
00:32:29I didn't mean
00:32:30to intrude
00:32:31or interrupt.
00:32:32I was speaking
00:32:32with your mother
00:32:33last night,
00:32:34and she told me
00:32:34about your
00:32:35skating classes,
00:32:35and I thought...
00:32:37Well, maybe...
00:32:43You.
00:32:46Of course.
00:32:47Why not me?
00:32:48Besides,
00:32:49I thought you might
00:32:50find it entertaining
00:32:50to see me fall down
00:32:51a few times.
00:32:53Well, it's tempting,
00:32:55but you seem
00:32:56pretty fit.
00:32:57Looks can be
00:32:57deceiving.
00:32:58Okay, fine.
00:33:02Go rent some skates,
00:33:03and I'll see
00:33:03what you got.
00:33:04Wonderful.
00:33:11You look like
00:33:13you've done this
00:33:14before.
00:33:15Uh, so,
00:33:15when I was a young
00:33:16lad back home.
00:33:18And where exactly
00:33:19is back home?
00:33:21Well,
00:33:22just a small
00:33:23little burg
00:33:24outside of Belgium.
00:33:26A lovely place
00:33:27of no real consequence.
00:33:28And does this
00:33:29burg have a name?
00:33:31Ooh.
00:33:31Well, yes,
00:33:32of course.
00:33:32Of course it does.
00:33:34But the real question,
00:33:36how am I doing?
00:33:37Uh, it's harder
00:33:37than you remember, huh?
00:33:39Considerably so.
00:33:40But do you think
00:33:41I have what it takes?
00:33:43If I can train
00:33:44a ten-year-old,
00:33:45I can train you.
00:33:48Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:33:50Sorry, I'm a bit wobbly.
00:33:52You seem fine.
00:33:53No, no, no.
00:33:54Trust me,
00:33:54I'm shaky.
00:33:55Uh, maybe
00:33:57if you hold my hands.
00:34:00I can't believe you.
00:34:05Now, don't let go.
00:34:07Don't fall.
00:34:09Mm-hmm.
00:34:10Come on.
00:34:12You're a natural.
00:34:17Come on, come on, come on.
00:34:20Stand up taller.
00:34:21Oh, yes.
00:34:22Keep your weight.
00:34:23Where are you going?
00:34:23Keep holding my hands,
00:34:24there.
00:34:25There you go.
00:34:26Hold on, hold on.
00:34:27Hold on, hold on.
00:34:28Hold on, hold on.
00:34:29Hold on.
00:34:29Hold on, hold on.
00:34:30And he just showed up completely unannounced.
00:34:38Yeah, I can't believe my mom's so free
00:34:39with my personal information.
00:34:41No, she means well.
00:34:43She always has her nose in my business.
00:34:44I told you he likes you.
00:34:49He's a bold one.
00:34:50And single.
00:34:51Okay, you and my mom would make the perfect pair.
00:34:56Tell me one thing you don't like about him.
00:34:58Give me a second.
00:35:06Uh-huh.
00:35:07That's what I thought.
00:35:19And here she is in her first little costume.
00:35:22I sewed the whole thing myself.
00:35:25Really?
00:35:26That's amazing.
00:35:27You did this all by yourself.
00:35:29Yes, I did.
00:35:30And it wasn't easy, either.
00:35:31All those tiny little sequins and rhinestones.
00:35:35May I?
00:35:36You did a fabulous job.
00:35:38Why, thank you.
00:35:39Mom, what's going on here?
00:35:44Well, after class today,
00:35:46I ran into your mother at the market.
00:35:48And she asked me how I was getting on.
00:35:50And he told me he didn't have any plans for this evening.
00:35:53So, well, I thought I would invite him here
00:35:56for dinner tonight.
00:35:57So we could all get to know him better.
00:36:00Uh, I can leave if it's a problem.
00:36:03No, look, I'm sorry.
00:36:04I'm...
00:36:05I'm just surprised to see you.
00:36:07That's all.
00:36:07Well, then, it's settled.
00:36:11I'm going to go help your father in the kitchen.
00:36:15Oh, no, is he making another one of his Christmas surprise specials?
00:36:18Well, you know your father.
00:36:20He never misses a chance to play around in the kitchen.
00:36:23Oh, no, not again.
00:36:24I wonder what he'll whip up tonight.
00:36:27You're seriously going to regret doing this.
00:36:31You know, I never realized what an incredible athlete you are.
00:36:34I don't feel like you didn't live up to your full potential.
00:36:49You have no idea.
00:36:50Oh, yeah.
00:36:59I have moments like that.
00:37:01And then you made them your life's work.
00:37:03Yeah.
00:37:05It's reduced to only work.
00:37:06If your work is your love, then you'll never work again.
00:37:14Shakespeare?
00:37:16Fortune cookie.
00:37:20Dinner!
00:37:22Your father's candy cane cheeseburger castle.
00:37:26I warned you.
00:37:33Tell us, John, what do you like to do with your time?
00:37:37No.
00:37:38Um, well, to be honest, I don't really have a lot of free time.
00:37:44I've always been kept pretty busy.
00:37:46With?
00:37:49My duties.
00:37:52But it's all boring.
00:37:56Oh.
00:37:58I saw a poster of the Christmas ice parade yesterday at Al's Dinah.
00:38:02What's that about?
00:38:03Each year, Abby's students put on a holiday show for the town.
00:38:08Really?
00:38:09Maybe I arrived just in time.
00:38:11Oh, yes, you did.
00:38:13Last night was the annual holiday winter festival party.
00:38:17And tomorrow is our Christmas food bank drive.
00:38:21And next Saturday, Abby's students will present this year's Christmas ice parade.
00:38:26I see.
00:38:27Are you a part of the show?
00:38:30Uh, no, it's showcasing the students.
00:38:33Oh.
00:38:35Well, are there any tickets still available?
00:38:39Uh, yeah.
00:38:40How are you?
00:38:40Good one.
00:38:43You know, kids, I ordered dessert today, but I didn't have time to pick it up.
00:38:49Oh, well, not a problem.
00:38:51I could take a troll over to Al's and pick something up.
00:38:55Shouldn't take long at all.
00:38:56What a splendid idea, isn't it, Abby?
00:39:00Yeah, splendid.
00:39:03Well, now the two of you hurry along and Dad and I will take care of cleaning up here.
00:39:09Me?
00:39:10You want me to go, too?
00:39:13Yes.
00:39:13Someone has to carry the dessert while John's driving.
00:39:18Shall we?
00:39:32Hey, good evening, folks.
00:39:33Good evening, Al.
00:39:34Have a seat at the end.
00:39:35I'll be with you in a minute.
00:39:36Mm-hmm.
00:39:37Here you go.
00:39:39All right?
00:39:40Be careful with that.
00:39:41Stop.
00:39:41All right.
00:39:42Here.
00:39:44Thanks.
00:39:49Hey, what can I get you to?
00:39:51I got some great drink specials this evening.
00:39:53Oh, no, thanks.
00:39:54Uh, we're here for a to-go order.
00:39:55Just a quick dessert or something.
00:39:57I got some cupcakes cooling off in the back.
00:39:59I can floss up a few if you can give me a few minutes.
00:40:01That would be great.
00:40:02Could you use spare four?
00:40:03Four?
00:40:05By tomorrow afternoon, I'm going to need 400.
00:40:08So, hey, what's a few cupcakes amongst friends, huh?
00:40:10Wait, I'm sorry, 400 cupcakes.
00:40:13You're joking, right?
00:40:15No, that's what my mom was talking about, the Christmas food bank drive.
00:40:18All the local merchants put together holiday boxes to help those in need.
00:40:21Yeah, but 400 cupcakes in that small kitchen.
00:40:24Yeah, it's a lot of work.
00:40:26Goes faster and easier if you have a little help.
00:40:29You can count me in.
00:40:34Oh, right.
00:40:35Um, I'd be very happy to lend a hand.
00:40:38Great.
00:40:40See you guys tomorrow, 9 a.m.
00:40:42Yes.
00:40:46Well, it looks like you'll know where to track me down tomorrow.
00:40:50Ha ha.
00:40:51Very funny.
00:40:51So do I get to call you Abby, now that we're co-workers?
00:40:56Oh, now who's being funny?
00:40:58Ha ha.
00:41:02Look, I really like you, Abby.
00:41:06And I'd like you to like me, if you think you could.
00:41:13And how do you suggest I do that?
00:41:15Well, I was thinking...
00:41:19If it were up to me...
00:41:24I'd ask you to dance.
00:41:29Dance?
00:41:31With you?
00:41:32What, here?
00:41:36There, Chris.
00:41:46We'll be back.
00:41:47Come on.
00:41:48Come on.
00:41:49We're new to this other place.
00:41:50Here we go.
00:41:51We're all best.
00:41:53Let's go ahead.
00:41:56We'll be back.
00:41:57I'm a buddy.
00:41:59Simon and Max.
00:41:59Joeora,
00:42:0220103 do a job together.
00:42:04Opa a whole.
00:42:05What, please?
00:42:05It'll be the best.
00:42:06.
00:42:36.
00:42:39John, this is Chad.
00:42:41We went to high school together.
00:42:43Oh, yes.
00:42:44I saw you last night at the party.
00:42:47Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:42:48I saw you there with Abby.
00:42:53Nice to meet you.
00:42:55Hey, guys. Your order's ready.
00:43:00We were just leaving.
00:43:02Abby, wait.
00:43:09I'm sorry.
00:43:11Maybe I can call you tomorrow and we can talk then.
00:43:27Keep the change.
00:43:29Enjoy.
00:43:32Can I ask, what was all that about?
00:43:37Look, my parents are waiting. We should probably go.
00:43:40Right, if you say so.
00:43:42I do.
00:43:44I do.
00:43:54We're a little girl.
00:43:58Hey, baby.
00:44:32Hey, hubby. A sit-down breakfast is almost ready.
00:44:35Oh, I can't. I'm in a bit of a hurry.
00:44:37Oh, and why is that?
00:44:38I just have to do something before class.
00:44:40Something important?
00:44:42I'm headed to the diner to help Al.
00:44:44He's up to his ears with the cupcake quarters.
00:44:46Just you?
00:44:48Mom, please.
00:44:49Well, I think it's sweet that you're helping out.
00:44:53Well, it's the least I could do.
00:44:55And you were right about John.
00:44:57He is a nice guy.
00:44:59Great.
00:45:00I just thought the two of you might hit it off.
00:45:03I figured that.
00:45:05Well, did you?
00:45:07Did I what?
00:45:08Did you hit it off?
00:45:11Yeah, I guess we did.
00:45:14Bye, Mom.
00:45:15Have fun, but thank you.
00:45:31Hey, Janet.
00:45:33I've been thinking about what you said, and I think you're right.
00:45:36Yes, I know.
00:45:37Okay, so I'm going to need you to write this down.
00:45:39You ready?
00:45:53Hey, Al.
00:45:54Hey.
00:45:55Good morning, Abby.
00:45:56Hey.
00:45:58What do you need me to do?
00:45:59Well, uh, if you can get these frosted up, I'll put another batch in the oven.
00:46:03You got it.
00:46:04Either way, I really appreciate this.
00:46:07And so will all the families.
00:46:09Of course.
00:46:09I'm happy to help.
00:46:11Sorry my assistant didn't show up.
00:46:14Well, who hasn't shown up?
00:46:15Oh, hey, you're here.
00:46:19I was just taking out the trash.
00:46:21I've been here for at least an hour.
00:46:22What kept you?
00:46:24Well, I...
00:46:26Okay, you two.
00:46:27Here are your piping bags.
00:46:29You know what to do.
00:46:30I'll put another batch in the oven.
00:46:32Aye, aye, Captain.
00:46:37Are you ready?
00:46:39All right.
00:46:45All right.
00:47:15All right.
00:47:45Do you want to do anything else?
00:47:46I'll take one of these.
00:47:48Merry Christmas.
00:47:49Merry Christmas.
00:47:51Merry Christmas.
00:47:52Okay.
00:47:53Okay.
00:47:56This is amazing.
00:47:57Thank you again for asking me to do this.
00:47:59I feel like I'm a part of something really meaningful.
00:48:02Well, you are.
00:48:04That's what Christmas is all about here in Evanston.
00:48:06We try to give back as much as we can.
00:48:08Well, I can see why.
00:48:10This is really special.
00:48:13You know, when I first met you, I was really upset.
00:48:16But I think I was wrong.
00:48:20Well, I did ruin your cake.
00:48:23No, I was just having a rough day.
00:48:25And I shouldn't have taken it out on you.
00:48:26Well, I think we have that part sorted out.
00:48:29And for the better.
00:48:34And, Abby, I've really enjoyed getting to know you.
00:48:38Well, I'm glad you're getting what you wanted.
00:48:39You know, you can too.
00:48:44Yeah.
00:48:45I mean, look, I really love my school, but I just don't know how to salvage it.
00:48:54I think you could turn it around.
00:48:56If you really tried.
00:48:59You just have to go for it.
00:49:00You know what to do.
00:49:03That's what Janet says.
00:49:05But she's always right.
00:49:06Well, we'll see you.
00:49:13Merry Christmas.
00:49:15Hey.
00:49:16Here you go.
00:49:18Yeah.
00:49:21This is for you.
00:49:25Want some help?
00:49:26Um, yeah, sure.
00:49:27Hi.
00:49:31Here you go.
00:49:32Oh, this is so much fun.
00:49:34And what happened on earth is Al?
00:49:36He should be here.
00:49:38We're only here because of his hard work.
00:49:40And I feel guilty, like we're taking all the credit.
00:49:42Oh, I'm sure he's around here somewhere.
00:49:44Ho, ho, ho.
00:49:46Merry Christmas.
00:49:49Who wants presents?
00:49:50Me.
00:49:51I don't believe it.
00:49:53That guy loves Santa.
00:49:54All right.
00:49:56He does it all for the kids.
00:50:00Have you two been good this year?
00:50:02Oh, I played the fifth on that one, Santa.
00:50:06No, I don't know.
00:50:07I'll find out Christmas morning.
00:50:09Thanks for helping out, guys.
00:50:11Merry Christmas.
00:50:13Doesn't he make a great Santa?
00:50:15In fact, he does.
00:50:16I'm beginning to see why people come to Evanston and stay.
00:50:20Over there?
00:50:33Mm-hmm.
00:50:40Mr. Curtis, what's up?
00:50:42Oh.
00:50:43Good morning, Abby.
00:50:45We're just taking a few pictures of the building.
00:50:48A few pictures?
00:50:50Why?
00:50:52Well, as I told you, the owners of this property are thinking of converting this place into something else.
00:51:01But this is my space.
00:51:03For the moment.
00:51:10But, hey, good luck with your show.
00:51:13I hope you sell out.
00:51:14Yeah, me too.
00:51:18Yeah, me too.
00:51:19I hope you sell out.
00:51:22Yeah, me too.
00:51:23Bye.
00:51:24I hope you sell out.
00:51:25Yeah, me too.
00:51:31Bye.
00:51:36Bye.
00:51:36There's no class today.
00:52:03Oh, I know.
00:52:03I was just hoping to swing by and pick up a few pointers.
00:52:08Want to come skate with me?
00:52:11Oh, come on.
00:52:12I'll let you hold my hand.
00:52:16How can I say no?
00:52:17Good morning.
00:52:35Good morning, Mr. DiNucci.
00:52:37I'd like to rent a pair of skates.
00:52:39Same again?
00:52:40Same again.
00:52:41I remember.
00:52:42Size 10.
00:52:44And I'd like to keep the tab open.
00:52:47You might consider buying a pair.
00:52:48Might be cheaper.
00:52:50Probably.
00:52:51I'll think about it.
00:52:52Have a great day.
00:52:53You too.
00:52:56Like this.
00:53:10I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:11I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:12I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:13I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:14I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:15I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:16I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:16I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:17I'm going to be able to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:17I'm going to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:18I'm going to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:18I'm going to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:19I'm going to buy a pair of skates.
00:53:20.
00:53:50Honestly, I think it's our best one yet.
00:54:05Sadly, our ticket sales have been low, mainly to all of our friends and family.
00:54:10And I think we all can do a little bit better.
00:54:13I mean, I can do better.
00:54:16And I want to do better for all of you.
00:54:18So with that said, and a little friendly persuasion,
00:54:23I have decided to lace up my skates and perform with you guys this year.
00:54:31Now, some people think that's going to boost ticket sales.
00:54:35I'm not so sure.
00:54:36But Lord knows we can use all the help we can get.
00:54:40It'll be a cameo on ice.
00:54:44Got them.
00:54:48Wow.
00:54:59Abby, if this doesn't fill the space, then nothing will.
00:55:03People love a comeback story.
00:55:05And you're a town favorite, so it's not to love.
00:55:07Mm-hmm.
00:55:08Abby, this could put your school on the map.
00:55:11I've been telling her the same thing for weeks now.
00:55:14But no, it takes someone like you to come along to finally convince her.
00:55:20Okay, so we have the posters.
00:55:22Now what?
00:55:23Now we go out and start putting them out where people can see them.
00:55:27Make sure you take all the old posters down.
00:55:29And don't forget to thank everyone for letting us put these up.
00:55:32You won't be sorry.
00:55:35You'll see.
00:55:37What do I have to lose?
00:55:39Exactly.
00:55:42Okay, kids, come on.
00:55:42Let's get going.
00:55:50That looks pretty good, right?
00:55:52Yeah, I think so.
00:55:55Brings back a lot of memories.
00:55:58Thanks for that.
00:55:59Well, I didn't do anything.
00:56:01Yeah, but you did.
00:56:03You made me start believing in myself again.
00:56:06All the self-doubt and disappointment, all for nothing.
00:56:10Thanks to you.
00:56:12Well, good.
00:56:13Let's celebrate then.
00:56:14Dinner tonight at Al's.
00:56:16And maybe we can finish that dance we started.
00:56:18I would love that.
00:56:20But I'm in training mode right now, and I don't think my coach would approve.
00:56:25Well, your coach won't take a note for an answer.
00:56:29Well, it sounds like my coach has made up his mind.
00:56:31I made up my mind the first time I ever saw you.
00:56:38Then I guess that's a yes.
00:56:43Your Highness.
00:56:44At last.
00:56:47Oh, dear me.
00:56:48Thank goodness I found you.
00:56:51However did you manage it?
00:56:53You shouldn't have used your credit card to rent those skates.
00:56:56And I remembered the name on the business card you presented me last week.
00:56:59Your Highness, your guy here is very persuasive.
00:57:04He said it was an emergency.
00:57:06An emergency?
00:57:07Well, your mother has been worried sick.
00:57:11However could you tell.
00:57:12Please, Your Highness.
00:57:14She is the Queen.
00:57:15The Queen?
00:57:17The Queen of what?
00:57:18The Queen of the Kingdom of Donegal, Miss.
00:57:22The Queen of Donegal?
00:57:23Wait, the little berg outside of Belgium?
00:57:28Wait, if your mother is the Queen, that makes you, uh...
00:57:31His Royal Highness, Prince John Lachlan.
00:57:34If you don't mind, I'm kind of occupied at the moment.
00:57:39Can we talk later at the hotel?
00:57:41Your Highness, I am under the strictest orders not to leave your side until you're back in Donegal.
00:57:46Well, I'm sorry, Marshal.
00:57:48Regretfully, that is a royal command.
00:57:51But...
00:57:52Yes?
00:57:57As you desire, sir.
00:58:02John?
00:58:03I'm kind of freaking out right now.
00:58:05Abby, I can explain all of this.
00:58:07No, don't explain anything.
00:58:08Just tell me the truth.
00:58:09Yes, it's true.
00:58:17I'm a prince, but a very minor prince.
00:58:19There's no such thing as a minor prince.
00:58:21I'm sorry, Your Highness.
00:58:23I don't know what your thoughts are, but this ice rink would make a beautiful sports facility for your new franchise.
00:58:29But this ice rink?
00:58:31Yeah, the prince's new professional hockey franchise.
00:58:34The Evanston Monarchy.
00:58:36So that's what this is all about?
00:58:37You're trying to buy this ice rink for your hockey team?
00:58:40No, no, I didn't know that this was the building that Mr. Blake was looking at.
00:58:44You're the one that's trying to put us out of business.
00:58:46No, absolutely not.
00:58:48Believe me, Abby, I didn't know he was trying to buy this building.
00:58:51You have to trust me.
00:58:52Trust you?
00:58:54How could you do this?
00:58:55I thought you liked me.
00:58:57But I do, Abby.
00:58:58I do more than anyone ever before.
00:59:04You have a funny way of showing it.
00:59:07I never want to see you again.
00:59:21That could have gone better.
00:59:30Good evening, Your Highness.
00:59:31I hope you're happy doing my mother's bidding.
00:59:44I've made a real mess of things.
00:59:46Don't be disheartened, Your Highness.
00:59:48It's really not all that bad.
00:59:50By tomorrow, we could be back in Donagor, surrounded by the joyous celebrations of the holiday season.
00:59:56All of this will be forgotten.
00:59:59Forgotten?
01:00:01Are you out of your mind?
01:00:09I finally met someone.
01:00:11I met someone I care about.
01:00:12Now it's ruined.
01:00:15She thinks I lied to her and I plotted to put her out of business.
01:00:19You mean you didn't tell her who you were?
01:00:24No, not exactly.
01:00:26But I never lied about it.
01:00:29I just didn't want the royal trappings to get in the way of something special.
01:00:32And the further along it went...
01:00:37The deeper the rabbit hole.
01:00:50I know I jumped at me.
01:00:51Someone like her.
01:00:54Certainly didn't think I'd fall this hard for anyone, but I did.
01:00:56I know it doesn't matter anymore.
01:01:02How can I even think of starting my new project here in Everson now?
01:01:06Your Highness, there are plenty of other small doubts.
01:01:09No, but this one's perfect.
01:01:12And it is the one thing that I've been looking for.
01:01:16The girl I love.
01:01:22I guess that's done now.
01:01:23If that's true, then perhaps it's time for us to return home without delay.
01:01:33I'm sure Mr. Blake can find another suitable location and you can begin afresh after the new year.
01:01:41If you stay, it's only going to be worse.
01:01:44And we still have your mother to contend with.
01:01:50I'm sorry, Marshal.
01:01:52I'm not leaving until I speak with Abby.
01:02:04But I thought you said it was over, sir.
01:02:07Very well, maybe.
01:02:09There's always a slight chance of riding the ship.
01:02:13I want you to make a call for me.
01:02:15Here's what I want you to do.
01:02:16Don't mess it up.
01:02:17I want you to do.
01:02:18I want you to do.
01:02:18I want you to do.
01:02:19Don't mess it up.
01:02:20Don't mess it up.
01:02:22Well, I want you to do.
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01:03:21.
01:03:22So you heard.
01:03:24Imagine that.
01:03:26A real-life prince right here in Evanston.
01:03:29Wow.
01:03:31And he was your boyfriend.
01:03:33Well, that ended well didn't it?
01:03:35Don't count me in on that one.
01:03:37I would have sent him packing so quickly.
01:03:40Not at least without hearing what he has to say.
01:03:44But I do have some good news.
01:03:47I heard that TV 6, all the way from Lock Valley, is going to cover the Christmas Ice Parade.
01:03:55We'll be on TV. This could be huge for the school.
01:04:00Well, if Prince John had his way, my school would already be shut down.
01:04:06I think the TV folks would still be interested in us, see if they find out the real star of the show is on his way back to his own little private kingdom.
01:04:12Oh, stop.
01:04:18They're not coming to see him. They're coming to see you.
01:04:23Well, maybe they're coming to see him a little bit. Who cares? Look, I'll get us a table where people will sign up for lessons.
01:04:30Everyone is going to be so anxious to learn how to skate after they see you perform.
01:04:36Thanks. Look, you've really done a great job.
01:04:42If only, if only, you weren't so miserable.
01:04:49Are you sure you and the Prince are really through?
01:04:52Seems to me like you guys were just getting started.
01:04:56Yeah, I mean, it happened so fast.
01:04:58I felt like my head was spinning.
01:05:00Did you say anything that you regretted?
01:05:02Honestly, I don't even remember what I said.
01:05:06Something like, get out of my life forever? Or words to that effect?
01:05:12You think maybe you overreacted just a little bit?
01:05:17I mean, maybe you two sat down and hashed things out.
01:05:20But he's probably halfway back to Donegal by now.
01:05:25That's where he belongs, back in the spotlight and in front of his adoring subjects.
01:05:31Wow.
01:05:33You're a real sore head.
01:05:35Do you blame me?
01:05:37I mean, he made me look foolish, like a love-struck schoolgirl.
01:05:41I really thought that he liked me.
01:05:45Are you so sure that he doesn't?
01:05:47I mean, guys can be funny.
01:05:50They're hard to read.
01:05:54Well, then you are never going to know how he really feels about you unless you give him a chance to explain.
01:06:01I didn't think I could do that if I wanted to.
01:06:05Well, you're about to find out.
01:06:09Abigail?
01:06:15Let me guess, my mother told you where I was?
01:06:18No.
01:06:19I figured this out on my own.
01:06:22Oh.
01:06:23My apologies.
01:06:25Do you mind?
01:06:26Oh, no.
01:06:26No, not at all, absolutely.
01:06:28I will just go help Al.
01:06:32Clean up a bit.
01:06:33I thought you'd be on a plane by now.
01:06:41No.
01:06:42Not yet.
01:06:43Not leaving until you hear what I have to say.
01:06:47Well, I guess I can't stop you.
01:06:52Oh, my goodness.
01:06:54Listen, Abby, I know I should have told you about myself earlier.
01:06:59But when I first got here, I was just trying to have a look at a town to see if it might be a suitable place for us to settle.
01:07:05And yes, we were looking for a building to house our team.
01:07:10But I had absolutely no idea that Mr. Blake was looking at your building.
01:07:14It's just one of many properties that he controls.
01:07:17There are other ice rinks that are just as good, and I promise I would never put you out of business.
01:07:23Then why didn't you come clean about who you were?
01:07:28Do you think I was in for your money or your social status?
01:07:33Do you really think I'm that shallow?
01:07:35No.
01:07:36Absolutely not.
01:07:37Of course not.
01:07:38I'm so sorry.
01:07:41I just didn't think it mattered.
01:07:44Abby, the further along things went, the less I cared about that part of my life.
01:07:48Prince John became a liability.
01:07:53I don't know, a title.
01:07:56I could just trip things up.
01:07:58I kind of like just being one of them, you know, John.
01:08:06Yeah, well, I did too.
01:08:17Please.
01:08:19Don't let us end this way.
01:08:21We've come this far.
01:08:23And I never thought that I'd say this, but...
01:08:27I love you, Miss Abigail Simpson.
01:08:36And I believe that you love me too.
01:08:38I don't know.
01:08:43But no.
01:08:43With how things ended, I mean...
01:08:47We're so far apart aside from funny.
01:08:51You think so?
01:08:52Sometimes opposites do attract.
01:08:54Sometimes opposites do attract.
01:08:57But do they live happily ever after?
01:08:59In fairy tales, they do.
01:09:05Give us a chance.
01:09:08Another shot at the gold.
01:09:10Can we just hit the reset button?
01:09:13Start over?
01:09:14Well, we deserve a try.
01:09:14We deserve a try, don't we?
01:09:26And how do you propose to do that?
01:09:28Oh, fuck.
01:09:59How do you do that?
01:10:00If that's a perfectGGER1, there's a winner,
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01:16:42What do you say? You and I?
01:16:44Shall we get a bit to go?
01:16:47How could I say no?
01:16:50Thank you for everything.
01:16:52I don't even know what to say.
01:16:54Don't say anything. You've done it right.
01:16:57And now it's your time to take a bow.
01:17:12This is Abigail Simpson.
01:17:16Merry Christmas.
01:17:18Merry Christmas.
01:17:42Yeah!!!
01:17:44Yeah!
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