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00:03:21Yeah, but you know, you're really special. It's a hard industry to break into and you just keep cracking at
00:03:27it.
00:03:27This is the owner of one of a few black-owned independent bookstores in LA. I'll take it. Thank you.
00:03:35You're so cute when you're blushing.
00:03:37I'm not flushing.
00:03:39Do you know, do you know?
00:04:09Hi, Mr. Green.
00:04:10And remember, I am bringing a girlfriend over. Yeah, have you heard anything about the expansion loan yet?
00:04:15Her name is Riley.
00:04:17Oh, oh. Okay, I see. No, I understand. Okay. Thank you.
00:04:26Okay, ma, I love you. I love you. I'll see you. Bye.
00:04:38Everything okay? Yeah. Yeah, I'm just ready to get into this chocolate.
00:04:44All right, try one. Mmm. Oh, yeah. So listen, you're coming with me to South Africa, right?
00:04:59I don't know. I don't know. That was my mother. You know, she was checking in to see if I'm
00:05:05still coming home for the anniversary celebration.
00:05:08I would love for you to come with me. I don't know if I can just up and go to
00:05:14South Africa right now.
00:05:15But you can. What you have to do is say yes.
00:05:24That's how I imagined it to be. So you would manage the U.S. and Canada and, of course, recommend
00:05:29some U.K.-based sub-ages to handle all the other territories.
00:05:32All right. I'll get on to it straight away.
00:05:33All right. So we got a deal?
00:05:34We got a deal.
00:05:35Cheers.
00:05:36Later.
00:05:38Sounds like good news, huh?
00:05:40Great news, man. You just need to forward them the first few chapters of my book, and if there's interest,
00:05:44I may have secured us some distribution.
00:05:47Wow.
00:05:48Yeah.
00:05:49On that celebratory note, all the plans are made for your trip home. I leave tonight to get everything ready
00:05:55for your arrival.
00:05:58Thank you, sleep home.
00:06:00I'll see you later.
00:06:01Mmm.
00:06:02Okay.
00:06:07We are going to read this book called Tell Me the Day Backwards.
00:06:12Oh, I remember that game, Mama Bear said as she tucked him in.
00:06:16You start.
00:06:19I was chased by bees, and they were stinging me.
00:06:23I couldn't run fast enough to get away from them.
00:06:27Yes, that's right, said Mama Bear.
00:06:29Before that, I discovered an old rotten tree stump with a dusty old beehive hidden inside it.
00:06:35And that's when you should have come and found me, Mama Bear reminded Timmy.
00:06:41Should have went and got his mom, right?
00:06:52Oh, this room is so cluttered.
00:06:55We're even outgrowing the space back here.
00:07:05Hey.
00:07:07You're going to tell me what's really bothering you?
00:07:11They denied the loan.
00:07:17Hi, Alex.
00:07:19Please don't tell me someone bought the building.
00:07:23No, uh, we're talking to another lender.
00:07:27Next week?
00:07:29Okay, I'll keep you posted.
00:07:32No, we're not going to give up.
00:07:35Okay, thanks.
00:07:52Hey, it'll be all right.
00:07:54You just have to find a way to bounce back and just keep on going after your dream.
00:07:59I guess you're right.
00:08:02Manla was just talking about this at lunch.
00:08:04I'm not going to give up.
00:08:06We're going to have that coffee shop.
00:08:08Yes, we are.
00:08:11What do they say?
00:08:12Fourth time is the charm.
00:08:14Third.
00:08:15Third.
00:08:16Fourth.
00:08:16Fifth.
00:08:17Six.
00:08:19Doesn't matter.
00:08:20It's going to happen.
00:08:27Hey, Manla.
00:08:28You good?
00:08:29Yeah, I'm good.
00:08:29And you?
00:08:30Yeah.
00:08:31Hello.
00:08:32Hey, babe.
00:08:34What are you doing here?
00:08:36You forgot your lunch bag and my car.
00:08:40Because she can't be without it tonight, huh, Manla?
00:08:44And I wanted to show you something.
00:08:47I don't know if she told you, Sonia, but Riley here is coming home with me.
00:08:51I didn't say yes.
00:08:53Yeah, she didn't say yes just yet, but I'm sure Sonia won't mind letting you go for a week,
00:08:57right?
00:08:58Of course not.
00:08:59First class.
00:09:00Yeah, um, Sipo used his points.
00:09:03Personally, I think that you should take a break from the store.
00:09:06Plus, Sue turns down first class tickets to South Africa.
00:09:10There we go.
00:09:11Boom.
00:09:12Settled.
00:09:15I don't know, guys.
00:09:16Come on.
00:09:17No, look at this place.
00:09:18We have so much to do around here.
00:09:20And I just started the chess club with the kids, and they're going to be so disappointed
00:09:24if I'm not here.
00:09:26I understand, babe.
00:09:28I get it.
00:09:29But I just can't wait for you to meet my family, especially now during the wedding anniversary.
00:09:35He's got a point.
00:09:37Can we talk about this over dinner?
00:09:40Girl, if you don't go to South Africa and meet this man's family, see if he has a brother,
00:09:46cousin, something.
00:09:47I'm trying to get married.
00:09:49There you go.
00:09:49Now you have an assignment.
00:09:51Oh, I forgot.
00:09:52I got your book.
00:09:54Yeah, okay.
00:09:55Great.
00:09:56I just forgot my keys.
00:09:58Two seconds.
00:10:00Okay.
00:10:29The keys are on my desk.
00:10:31Yeah.
00:10:32Oh, yeah.
00:10:33I just got them on my way.
00:10:44I got them.
00:10:57I cannot believe I am going to Africa.
00:11:00I know.
00:11:02You must miss it.
00:11:03How long has it been since you've been back?
00:11:05It's been 15 years.
00:11:07I miss it a lot.
00:11:10Aw.
00:11:11Ziggy, I'm going to miss you.
00:11:13But Sonia's going to take such good care of you, Wampart.
00:11:16Yes.
00:11:16We're going to have lots of fun and eat lots of treats.
00:11:20Yes, we are.
00:11:22What about this one?
00:11:24I should bring it?
00:11:25A definite no.
00:11:28You're flying first class to South Africa to meet your boyfriend's family.
00:11:32You need to step up your game.
00:11:37I don't know if I can do this.
00:11:40What am I thinking?
00:11:43What?
00:11:44You don't think he's taking you all the way to South Africa to meet his family if he's
00:11:49not thinking about marriage?
00:11:51I mean, I don't know.
00:11:52We talked about it, but...
00:11:53Well, there you have it.
00:11:55Riles.
00:11:56Yeah.
00:11:58Look.
00:12:00I know you want to take Stevenson's read to the next level.
00:12:04Expand by buying the coffee shop next door and reading to the kids, and it's going to
00:12:09happen.
00:12:10You just have to trust the process and enjoy the journey.
00:12:14Everything will unfold the way it's supposed to.
00:12:17I know.
00:12:18You're right.
00:12:20It's just I haven't heard from Bayside Lending.
00:12:24Just promise me, as soon as they call you, you will let me know.
00:12:28Of course.
00:12:29I promise.
00:12:31I've got your back.
00:12:33Have I told you how much I love you?
00:12:34No.
00:12:35But you can now.
00:12:37You're like my family.
00:12:39Like my sister.
00:12:40From college roommates to my biggest support system.
00:12:43Who would have thought?
00:12:45Right.
00:12:46Okay, so...
00:12:54Really?
00:12:54I mean, no.
00:12:56This is so fancy.
00:12:58My man lives so laid back.
00:13:00I can't imagine his family doing anything this elaborate.
00:13:03Just because he's laid back, it doesn't mean his family is.
00:13:08What does your mom say?
00:13:10Better to have and not need?
00:13:12Than need and not have.
00:13:14There you go.
00:13:15You're going to South Africa!
00:13:17I'm going to South Africa!
00:13:41There they are!
00:13:43Hey!
00:13:44Mama!
00:13:45Oh, my child!
00:13:47Get in here!
00:13:49Oh, you've always been my brother, no matter how old you get.
00:13:53And you must be Riley.
00:13:55The lovely lady is still my brother's heart.
00:13:57Thank you. And you must be Nandi.
00:14:00I've heard so much about you. It's so nice to meet you.
00:14:02Oh, get in here.
00:14:04Thank you, Katie.
00:14:05Nice to meet you.
00:14:07You made it well?
00:14:08Well, in all the stories that you've heard about me,
00:14:10I'm sure he told you about how I beat him in everything,
00:14:13including boxing.
00:14:15Oh, okay. So soon, okay.
00:14:16You do know I let you pee pee all those years, right?
00:14:19Oh, please. We all know you're a lover and not a fighter.
00:14:23Nice to see you, Miss Riley.
00:14:25Yeah, I didn't know you were coming.
00:14:26Oh, I wouldn't miss a good party, even if it is 10,000 miles away.
00:14:29Oh, yeah.
00:14:31I thought you said this was a small celebration.
00:14:33Yeah, it is. It is. Let's get going.
00:14:36Shall we?
00:14:37Yeah. All right. Ladies first.
00:14:38Love your outfit. I love yours.
00:14:40I love yours. You look so cute.
00:14:45Are you guys hungry?
00:14:46Yes, starving.
00:14:48How about Ishii Sanyama?
00:14:50Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:14:51Oh, definitely.
00:14:51What is that?
00:14:53You'll love it. I'll tell you all about this at the car.
00:15:00You're so loving.
00:15:02You got the bags?
00:15:04Got it.
00:15:08Okay, so Ishii Sanyama is a gathering place for up-and-coming urban professionals wanting to reconnect with their roots.
00:15:14And the township residents looking for company and place to eat and drink. You'll love it.
00:15:28Here we are.
00:15:29Here we are.
00:15:30All right.
00:15:31Yeah, hey.
00:15:33Shall we?
00:15:34Yep.
00:15:35Clear.
00:15:37Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:15:38Six hours.
00:15:39Six hours.
00:15:39Six hours.
00:15:39Yeah.
00:15:41Name it.
00:15:41You know it.
00:15:42Yes.
00:15:42Force, pop, go.
00:15:44You know.
00:15:45We're gonna find a table, okay?
00:15:47Okay, cool.
00:15:47All right.
00:16:06This looks amazing.
00:16:08This is so good.
00:16:10Home sweet home.
00:16:11That is chakalaka.
00:16:14So it's like baked beans, green beans and carrots and a whole lot of other stuff.
00:16:18It's hot though.
00:16:19Mmm.
00:16:20And this is pap.
00:16:21You guys can call it what?
00:16:22Grits?
00:16:23Grits.
00:16:24Yeah.
00:16:24Grits is softer, isn't it?
00:16:27Pap.
00:16:28This is why people come home.
00:16:31Do you like that?
00:16:32Mm-hmm.
00:16:33Mm-hmm.
00:16:33We eat in this manner.
00:16:35We all share.
00:16:36Share.
00:16:36With our hands.
00:16:38Eat with your hands.
00:16:38So what do you think?
00:16:39It's really good.
00:16:40Yeah.
00:16:41Awesome.
00:16:43Menza tells me you're in a bookstore.
00:16:44Yes, I do.
00:16:45That's fantastic.
00:16:46Is that how you guys met?
00:16:48Yes, but it's actually Sapo's doing.
00:16:50He's pretty much responsible for this.
00:16:52What you see in front of you.
00:16:54Mmm.
00:16:54Yeah.
00:16:55So, here's a story.
00:16:57He went to the bookstore to get me a book, but he forgot it.
00:17:01And of course, somebody had to get the book.
00:17:03Yes, and he came in, and he was so handsome.
00:17:07But he just made me laugh.
00:17:10He's so funny, and I've been smiling ever since.
00:17:15Aww.
00:17:15So that's how I knew.
00:17:17From that day, I could never get my mind off her.
00:17:21I couldn't stop thinking about her, and...
00:17:25Yeah.
00:17:26I'm glad I went to get that book.
00:17:27Beautiful story.
00:17:29Yeah.
00:17:37This is a vibe.
00:17:38This is my jam.
00:17:39Oh, boy.
00:17:40Here we go, okay.
00:17:41I thought I wanted to join that guy.
00:17:43This is not L.A.
00:17:44Okay.
00:17:46Oh, my gosh.
00:17:49Hey!
00:17:50Hey!
00:17:52Hey!
00:17:53Hey!
00:17:53Hey!
00:17:53I'm going to join in!
00:17:55Yes, come!
00:17:56Go!
00:17:58Oh!
00:17:58Oh, my gosh!
00:18:11Thank you!
00:18:17Hi!
00:18:18I had so much fun.
00:18:19Listen, I need to tell you something.
00:18:24Right now in the middle of the parking lot?
00:18:26Can it wait?
00:18:29Okay, lovebirds, let's go.
00:18:32Let's go.
00:18:33I guess it'll have to.
00:18:47Wow.
00:18:59Are you kidding me?
00:19:02Um, hey, listen.
00:19:05There's something I want to talk to you about.
00:19:06No, we need to talk about this.
00:19:09Manla, are you rich?
00:19:14Wait, you didn't answer my question.
00:19:18Um, yeah, you know, there's some wealth in the family.
00:19:23It's complicated, baby.
00:19:25Let's get inside, okay?
00:19:37Oh, we're so happy to have you home, sir.
00:19:40It's so good to be home, brother.
00:19:42Wealthy enough for a butler.
00:19:45Barney, this is, um, Riley.
00:19:47Riley, an absolute pleasure.
00:19:49Nice to meet you.
00:19:51Oh, they didn't have to take my bags.
00:19:53I could have done that myself.
00:19:54Oh, but they do, ma'am.
00:19:56Uh, it's just Riley.
00:20:00Yeah.
00:20:00Yeah, shall we?
00:20:06Riley.
00:20:08Riley.
00:20:09Riley.
00:20:11Home, sit home.
00:20:20Hey, Riley, I know it's been a long day, so how's about I take you to your bedroom so that
00:20:24we can save the introductions for tomorrow?
00:20:26Okay.
00:20:27Okay?
00:20:27Hold on.
00:20:28Excuse me.
00:20:29Do you mind if I say goodnight to the love of my life before you always go away?
00:20:33Okay, yeah.
00:20:34If I may?
00:20:34Mm-hmm.
00:20:35We like this.
00:20:39Why didn't you tell me?
00:20:41I didn't know where to start.
00:20:43I'm sorry.
00:20:46I mean, this is definitely like nothing I've ever experienced before, but, um...
00:20:52I don't judge you for it.
00:20:54You don't?
00:20:55No.
00:20:56Just no more surprises, okay?
00:20:58Yes.
00:20:59No more surprises.
00:21:01I love you.
00:21:05I love you, too.
00:21:08And I'm happy you're here.
00:21:11See you in the morning?
00:21:12Mm-hmm.
00:21:18All right.
00:21:19Goodnight, guys.
00:21:21All yours.
00:21:22Both of you go.
00:21:23Watch your step.
00:21:24Goodnight.
00:21:25Goodnight.
00:21:38Bye-bye.
00:22:13I don't know.
00:22:36I'm sorry, I didn't know anyone was down here.
00:22:40I'm Riley. I'm Manless...
00:22:42Oh, Manless friend from the States.
00:22:44Yes, and you must be Mrs. Amitu.
00:22:49Sorry, my body's still on Pacific Time,
00:22:52so I just came to get some water
00:22:54because I was thirsty and a snack.
00:22:58You have plenty of water in your suite.
00:23:00Oh, I didn't know.
00:23:04Okay, well, goodnight.
00:23:25Did you say mansion?
00:23:27Yes, because that's where I'm at.
00:23:29In the guest suite of a mansion.
00:23:31No, how?
00:23:33I don't know, dude. I am still taking it all in.
00:23:35So much for a simple life in L.A.
00:23:38So what's up? Did you hear from Bayside Lending?
00:23:40No, but I got a call from your realtor.
00:23:44From Alex? Did someone buy the building?
00:23:47He said that an angel investor bought the building next door for your coffee shop.
00:23:51He said what?
00:23:52He said what?
00:23:53Someone bought the building?
00:23:54Yes.
00:23:55And it's yours!
00:23:56I know!
00:23:58He said he's gonna give me more information tomorrow, but it's done.
00:24:01You now own the building next door.
00:24:06I don't even know what to say.
00:24:11Who would do that, Sonya?
00:24:14We need to know.
00:24:15Please ask Alex to do whatever he can to find out so that we can set up a repayment schedule
00:24:19with the investor.
00:24:20I did my research, and angel investors are just that. Angels. They don't want any of their recognition or their
00:24:28money back.
00:24:31Okay, fine. I'll talk to Alex.
00:24:34Ooh!
00:24:36This is just the wildest news I have heard in forever. I...
00:24:40Okay, listen.
00:24:41You go enjoy yourself, and I'll get back to you as soon as I hear anything, okay?
00:24:45I definitely will.
00:25:03Come in!
00:25:05Ah, there she is. It's good morning, my love.
00:25:08Oh, good morning!
00:25:10How do you always look so good in the morning?
00:25:12Well, I'll take that.
00:25:18Listen, I came to tell you that breakfast will be served in a half hour.
00:25:22Oh, served?
00:25:23Yes, served.
00:25:25Okay, well, I better go get showered for this fantasy that I'm living in.
00:25:31Something's different about you this morning.
00:25:33Really? How so?
00:25:35I don't know.
00:25:37You just have that extra sparkle in your eye, and I don't think I've ever seen that before.
00:25:42Must be the bed. I mean, I haven't slept this good in my whole life.
00:25:47You need to stop.
00:25:50We'll see you downstairs.
00:25:51Mm-hmm.
00:25:59Angel and Buster.
00:26:04What?
00:26:10I could definitely get used to this.
00:26:13Of course.
00:26:38Oh my gosh.
00:26:42I've got a few months later, I can't sit here, everyone.
00:26:43I kind of noticed it was a little bit.
00:27:02Good morning.
00:27:04Oh, good morning.
00:27:07Sorry, I was just looking for breakfast.
00:27:11You're a little ways off, my dear.
00:27:13You must be Mandla's friend.
00:27:15Yes, and you must be his dad.
00:27:18Nice to meet you, Mr. Me Too.
00:27:20Nice meeting you too.
00:27:24Please, don't mind all of this.
00:27:26It's a hobby my wife and I share since we got married.
00:27:29I was actually just noticing what a great author he is.
00:27:33All of his books are about historical vintage planes except for one.
00:27:37My dad used to build model planes, but nothing like this.
00:27:42Do you fly?
00:27:44Not as much as we used to.
00:27:46Oh, there you are.
00:27:50Hey, son.
00:27:51Father.
00:27:54Look at you.
00:27:56You just keep getting younger.
00:27:58You guys are trying to make me look old.
00:28:02I see you've met Riley.
00:28:03Mm-hmm.
00:28:04You didn't tell me that your dad loved to build model planes.
00:28:07Man loves planes.
00:28:09Look at this place.
00:28:10I see nothing's changed.
00:28:13We better get to breakfast before Cook has our hide.
00:28:17Yes.
00:28:18Good to see you.
00:28:20I'll be right behind you.
00:28:21All right.
00:28:23Welcome, Riley.
00:28:36You ready to write the phone?
00:28:39Mother.
00:28:45It's so great to see you.
00:28:46It's so great to see you, too, son.
00:28:49But you do look awfully tired.
00:28:51As America's stressing you out.
00:28:53Everything's fine, Mom.
00:28:55In fact, it couldn't be better.
00:28:56I want you to meet someone.
00:28:58This is Riley.
00:29:00We've met.
00:29:01What?
00:29:02It appears your friend needed to quench her thirst
00:29:04in the middle of the night
00:29:06and thought it's suitable to drink from the kitchen tap.
00:29:09It's okay, babe.
00:29:11I'll get Bonnie to show you where the fridge is.
00:29:13That's where you get all your order.
00:29:15Well, it's a pleasure to meet you again, Mrs. Amitu.
00:29:20And this is a beautiful home you have here.
00:29:22I've heard so much about you.
00:29:24It's nice to finally get to meet you in person.
00:29:26That's very interesting.
00:29:28We've only recently heard about you.
00:29:30No.
00:29:31Oh, no, that's not it, Mom.
00:29:32I did mention that I'm bringing Riley over
00:29:34for the celebration.
00:29:57Well, happy wedding anniversary.
00:30:00Forty years.
00:30:01That's amazing.
00:30:03What's your secret?
00:30:04Well, it isn't much of a secret.
00:30:06The first and most important rule of any marriage,
00:30:09royal or ordinary,
00:30:10is the blessing of your parents, my dear.
00:30:15Riley.
00:30:16Son.
00:30:17Father.
00:30:24Morning, my love.
00:30:25I missed you this morning.
00:30:29Hello, hello.
00:30:30Look who it is.
00:30:31King Lou himself.
00:30:32You sit right next to Riley.
00:30:34Such a beautiful boy now, Nandi.
00:30:40So, Riley, did you sleep well last night?
00:30:42That bed is like nothing I've ever slept on before.
00:30:45I'm glad.
00:30:46We're so happy you're joining us for our anniversary.
00:30:49I'm so happy to be a part of the celebration.
00:30:52Thank you so much for including me.
00:30:54My son tells me you have a bookstore.
00:30:56Yes.
00:30:57My parents opened it when I was five.
00:31:00Five?
00:31:01Well, my little chump over here is also five.
00:31:03Isn't that right, boy?
00:31:04Oh.
00:31:05Such a fun age, isn't it?
00:31:08After school, I would go and help my parents
00:31:11restock the shelves with the books,
00:31:12and then they gave me more responsibility,
00:31:15and now I run it.
00:31:16And doing an incredible job at it, if I might add.
00:31:19And, you know, it's beautiful.
00:31:21It's innovative.
00:31:22Oh, and she's actually expanding
00:31:24to opening up a coffee shop.
00:31:26That's right.
00:31:27We're opening up a coffee shop next door
00:31:29to increase foot traffic and grow the business.
00:31:32I want everyone to come in and read a book
00:31:34and enjoy their favorite cup of coffee.
00:31:37Wow.
00:31:38That's really impressive for you, right?
00:31:47I hear through the grapevine
00:31:50that a certain somebody around this table
00:31:52likes to read.
00:31:55You do, Yonda.
00:31:57Well, maybe when you come to visit,
00:31:59you can participate in the Kids' Corner.
00:32:01Oh, absolutely.
00:32:02Yes.
00:32:03The older kids read to the younger kids,
00:32:06and we even opened up a chess club.
00:32:08Would you like to visit the Kids' Corner sometime, baby?
00:32:12Good morning, everyone.
00:32:13How's my favorite royal family doing this morning?
00:32:18Good morning.
00:32:20Good morning.
00:32:20No band.
00:32:26And how's my daughter-in-law to be doing?
00:32:29Mom.
00:32:36Riley.
00:32:37Riley.
00:32:39Ayanda, please.
00:32:41Sit.
00:32:51Luanda, why don't you go with Cook to the kitchen
00:32:53to get us a treat?
00:32:56Riley.
00:32:57Riley.
00:32:58Riley.
00:33:00Hey.
00:33:01Hey.
00:33:02Please, let me explain.
00:33:04What?
00:33:04What is there to explain?
00:33:06You didn't tell me about your background.
00:33:08That woman just addressed your parents
00:33:10as king and queen.
00:33:12Did you find out?
00:33:14Mm-hmm.
00:33:15And mother's just complicating things.
00:33:17Yeah, and your mom, she just, sorry, the queen,
00:33:20she just called her daughter-in-law.
00:33:22This is what I want to talk to you about.
00:33:24Why didn't you ever mention that you were royalty
00:33:26and that you had already found your princess?
00:33:29No.
00:33:29Your highness.
00:33:30No.
00:33:31But Riley.
00:33:33I'm glad you're here, though.
00:33:34Wendler's gonna need you.
00:33:35Mm-hmm.
00:33:37You know, I tried to warn him,
00:33:39but he just doesn't listen.
00:33:40He's never been good at taking advice.
00:33:43Riley.
00:33:46Riley.
00:33:47Riley, please.
00:33:49Manza.
00:33:56I should have just told her.
00:33:58Look, we're just gonna have to let Riley digest
00:34:00all of this, okay?
00:34:02What is Ayanda doing here?
00:34:07How?
00:34:10And all the arrangements for the celebration?
00:34:12Everything's going perfectly fine.
00:34:14I knew you were the perfect choice.
00:34:20Amanda.
00:34:27So good to see you.
00:34:29You were great.
00:34:31Do you want to tell me what's going on?
00:34:35Can I speak to you in Breivind?
00:35:20What's going on?
00:35:21It's Manla.
00:35:23He's been lying this whole time.
00:35:25He's not only rich, he's royalty.
00:35:27He's what?
00:35:28Yeah, his mom and dad are king and queen.
00:35:31Manla's a prince.
00:35:32Yeah, he's a prince who's already found his princess.
00:35:35No.
00:35:37Can't be.
00:35:38Yeah, I met her today at breakfast.
00:35:41And now I'm just wondering what the heck am I doing here?
00:35:44I need to leave this place.
00:35:48Wait.
00:35:50There...
00:35:51There must be an explanation.
00:35:53I think you should talk to him first.
00:35:57Riles?
00:36:00It's not like Manza to do something like this.
00:36:02Talk to him first before making any U.S. decisions.
00:36:11What is she doing here, Mother?
00:36:12How dare you bring shame on the name of this family?
00:36:17Bring shame.
00:36:18It's a birthright.
00:36:20A privilege that many would love to be born into.
00:36:23And yet you conceal it from the world and tarnish it by bringing home some American girl who understands nothing
00:36:29about our customs.
00:36:30Are you really going to allow him to disgrace our family like this?
00:36:35My love.
00:36:36I see no disgrace in our son following his heart.
00:36:40We said we'd raise them differently.
00:36:42Allow them the space for self-discovery.
00:36:50You've already given him far too much freedom.
00:37:01You know your mother well, son.
00:37:07But bear with her.
00:37:09It's a lot of change you're bringing to the family.
00:37:12Handle it with care.
00:37:19Riley?
00:37:24Riley, can we talk?
00:37:26Riley, please.
00:37:27I am sorry, okay?
00:37:28I didn't mean to hurt you.
00:37:29It's not like I don't even know you.
00:37:31What are you talking about?
00:37:32Of course you know me.
00:37:33You know me better than anyone in this house.
00:37:35Riley, please.
00:37:36Listen, Riley.
00:37:37Just don't stop.
00:37:39I was stupid.
00:37:40I should have said something.
00:37:42I'm...
00:37:42I'm sorry.
00:37:43I know.
00:37:44Riley, just...
00:37:45Riley, stop.
00:37:47Riley, stop.
00:37:49Riley, where are you going?
00:37:51Stop.
00:37:51What about that woman?
00:37:52Just stop.
00:37:54Listen.
00:37:54Stop.
00:37:55Stop for a second.
00:37:57Please.
00:37:58Right.
00:38:01Can you just sit down so I can explain myself to you?
00:38:05I'll tell you everything you want to know.
00:38:07Please.
00:38:23Ayanda's my ex.
00:38:26Your most recent ex?
00:38:27My only ex.
00:38:31My only ex.
00:38:35When I was a teenager, we dated for a couple of years and it didn't work.
00:38:41So I called it off.
00:38:43That's all it is.
00:38:48But that still doesn't explain why she's here now.
00:38:50She's working for my mother.
00:38:53That's all I know, Riley.
00:38:56That's it.
00:38:59Riley.
00:39:00Don't.
00:39:04Riley, please.
00:39:05I love only you.
00:39:15Now the third mouse, who was busy exploring the elephant's piped ear, said...
00:39:22Oh, boy.
00:39:24What are we gonna do now?
00:39:27That's really silly, said the elephant.
00:39:30How dare you invite six mice into this house?
00:39:35Oh.
00:39:36Hey.
00:39:41I noticed that Liana, he seems introverted, but he's really not.
00:39:45If that makes sense.
00:39:47Yeah.
00:39:48That makes sense.
00:39:50Ever since his father died, he's just seemed to go into a deeper shell.
00:39:56I'm the only one he ever talks to.
00:39:58That's when he can get a word in.
00:40:01I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:40:08My parents died a few years ago.
00:40:12I can't even begin to imagine how a boy his age must feel.
00:40:16I'm so sorry, Riley.
00:40:22I would love to help if I can.
00:40:24Mmm.
00:40:27I'd absolutely love that.
00:40:31Come on.
00:40:32Oh, it's okay, everybody.
00:40:35Let's go back to the farm.
00:40:36We cannot find our friend.
00:40:38We'll come back tomorrow, and maybe Luyanda can help us.
00:40:41Right, boy?
00:40:42Hey, guys.
00:40:44Hey.
00:40:45And how are you today, Luyanda?
00:40:51My boy, can you please say hi to Riley?
00:40:56Okay.
00:40:56Come on.
00:40:57Let's go get you a treat.
00:40:59All done, boy.
00:40:59Thank you for reading with me.
00:41:01You're still a champ.
00:41:03Thank you, uncle.
00:41:07Hey, you.
00:41:08Hey.
00:41:10I got a date planned for you.
00:41:12Oh, yeah?
00:41:14Oh, really?
00:41:17I got a date planned for you.
00:41:32Oh, yes.
00:41:34I thought about this one.
00:41:37We've been doing this thing called life together.
00:41:41Maybe it's been a dream.
00:41:46I could really see me loving you forever.
00:41:50And this king needs a queen.
00:41:53And now it's time to show ya, show ya, show ya.
00:41:57A different part of me.
00:42:00A part you've never seen.
00:42:02I'd really like to show ya, show ya, show ya.
00:42:07The place that I call home.
00:42:09So, honey, now you know.
00:42:10This is me.
00:42:15This is me.
00:42:18Show ya, show ya, show ya, show ya.
00:42:20This is me.
00:42:24Show ya, show ya, show ya.
00:42:24Ooh, yeah.
00:42:29Baby ima show ya.
00:42:35these are awesome have you found anything yeah actually uh can i get these two
00:42:46two cappuccinos thank you so much yeah pleasure so much thank you yeah feel so good to be back
00:42:55care really does bonnie and i used to come to his kids really yeah barney your butler yeah his father
00:43:03was the butler until he retired he was the man that would bring us out here on weekends
00:43:09it was really special in fact we were so mischievous we caused so much trouble we would
00:43:14disappear we would run away from him hide yeah he was a good man i needed to get away and
00:43:21i think
00:43:21he understood that this is so perfect for you no silly for you on that i take it back i
00:43:33take
00:43:33it back the death of his dad has really impacted him yeah i guess nanny told you yeah
00:43:47how about this for your dad think you'll like it oh yeah yeah oh yeah he's got a great collection
00:43:53you know growing up my parents would build model planes later on flying vintage planes became a
00:44:00hobby for them my dad and i we used to build model planes growing up i was the only child
00:44:06so i was like
00:44:07the son my dad never had and his little princess
00:44:13i mean you know not okay oh my gosh yeah it came out of your mom
00:44:18yeah i'm in salute princess
00:44:28i lost my father too
00:44:34so i know it hurts right so i kind of have a sense of knowing how you must feel but
00:44:42i want
00:44:42you to know that he loves you and he's always right here with you what's this my heart a child
00:44:53after my own heart
00:44:58i your highness
00:44:59oh no need for formalities my dear i got you something if that's okay absolutely
00:45:08i hope you like it
00:45:10mm-hmm
00:45:12oh my goodness i've been looking for this book really yes it's the last book he wrote before his fatal
00:45:20accident
00:45:22yeah
00:45:22yeah
00:45:23mm-hmm
00:45:24well i'm glad i was just able to contribute something to your incredible collection
00:45:29thank you
00:45:30you're welcome
00:45:31hey leander
00:45:33why don't you go get clean up for supper
00:45:37oh look at him run
00:45:38look at him run
00:45:40look at him run
00:45:41to the left
00:45:45well i guess i
00:45:46okay
00:45:47manelise
00:45:48no rush
00:45:51mm-hmm
00:45:53leander he's such a sweet boy
00:45:56we have a lot in common
00:45:58i overheard
00:46:01i'm sorry about your parents
00:46:05it's hard enough losing one but both
00:46:08it's unimaginable
00:46:11yeah until you're faced with it
00:46:15but um my best friend and manla
00:46:19they've been a godsend
00:46:21so i'm very grateful
00:46:24i'm also sorry about the incident from the other morning
00:46:30you didn't deserve that
00:46:34thank you
00:46:36are you sure you don't want me to reschedule the form is to your majesty
00:46:41it's your anniversary
00:46:42you don't want to overdo it
00:46:43you're right
00:46:44there is a lot going on
00:46:48mother
00:46:48you wanted to see me
00:46:51perhaps i should
00:46:52come back a bit later
00:46:54no
00:46:55please excuse us dear
00:46:56and thank you
00:46:57i couldn't have handled all those details without your methodical approach
00:47:07and
00:47:08it's always so good to see you
00:47:11likewise
00:47:15have a seat son
00:47:19everything okay
00:47:21everything's fine
00:47:23the arrangements are moving along swiftly
00:47:26and ayanda's handling everything like the diligent princess she could be
00:47:31that's great news
00:47:32my only concern is you
00:47:34and this fantasy you're creating with your american friend
00:47:37you mean riley
00:47:38breaks my heart
00:47:41i need to break yours too if you don't face the facts
00:47:43and what are the facts mother
00:47:46riley seems like a wonderful girl mother
00:47:48she's an amazing woman
00:47:50you would love her mother if only you would just
00:47:53you are a prince
00:47:54and someday you shall be king
00:47:56and you need a strong woman by your side
00:47:58one who understands our customs and traditions
00:48:02one who loves and will serve our people
00:48:05ayanda has all these qualities and more
00:48:08ayanda is your choice mother
00:48:11not mine
00:48:12i made my choice
00:48:14her name is riley stevenson and i love her
00:48:23i'm sorry to disappoint your mother
00:48:26but this is hard for me too
00:48:31your father is getting old
00:48:34now's the time for you to stay home
00:48:36and acquire as much knowledge as you can get
00:48:39while he's still with us
00:48:47i'll speak to father
00:48:56i'll speak to father
00:48:57but as for ayanda
00:49:00we're history mother
00:49:17hey i was wondering if you could help me review the plans for the celebration
00:49:23there's just so much to decide from i'm starting to doubt my own judgment
00:49:26yes i would love to
00:49:28really
00:49:28yes
00:49:30i mean it's not much
00:49:31it's just a few options that the event planner sent to bonnie so
00:49:35yes i'd be happy to help
00:49:37great
00:49:40when it was my parents 13th wedding anniversary
00:49:43i made sure it was the event of a lifetime
00:49:50that lifetime didn't happen
00:49:54shortly after we celebrated
00:49:57they got into a car accident
00:50:01really that's terrible
00:50:04i'm so sorry
00:50:08so i get why this day is so important to you
00:50:14maybe after the success of the party
00:50:16your mom will start to like me a little bit
00:50:18ah
00:50:20well on that note
00:50:24here's what i had in mind
00:50:26hmm
00:50:26yeah check it out
00:50:28what do you think
00:50:30aww
00:50:30it's really pretty
00:50:31yeah
00:50:32yeah i like the
00:50:34muted and beige colors
00:50:36okay
00:50:37okay
00:50:37it's very mature
00:50:39but you know what i think it would be nice to have some pop of color
00:50:42make it a little bit more vibrant
00:50:44okay
00:50:45yeah
00:50:45all right
00:50:46i'd love you to keep that in mind
00:50:48thank you
00:50:49you're welcome
00:50:52oh and luanda really loved the book that you got for him so thank you
00:50:57oh my gosh that makes me so happy
00:51:00he asked if you could read him a bedtime story if that's okay with you
00:51:04yes
00:51:05really
00:51:05yeah
00:51:06okay great
00:51:07i'm gonna give him a quick bath and then you can do your thing
00:51:11okay
00:51:12thank you
00:51:15okay
00:51:16okay
00:51:16okay
00:51:16okay
00:51:31Eagerly anticipating the day your second book will graze these shelves.
00:51:39Publishing is a tricky business, father.
00:51:42One that not even royalty can make easier.
00:51:44Not that I've tried.
00:51:46I know you haven't.
00:51:47Since you were a young boy, you refused to use your royalty for personal advancement.
00:51:53This isn't something you learned from your mother and I, but a trade that I think will make you a
00:51:58better leader than any king in our life.
00:52:04You know, father, since returning home, I've only felt like I'm bringing shame to this family.
00:52:10By bringing an American girl home?
00:52:14Please.
00:52:20Please.
00:52:20Son.
00:52:22You'll realize that one day, should you become a father, that there is no formula to raising a prince.
00:52:29You've always been curious about the world, tested the boundaries.
00:52:35You've encouraged it in your childhood, your mother, more than I believe it or not.
00:52:40But son, we are aging now, and sometimes we question the decisions we've made, both as parents and as king
00:52:49and queen.
00:52:51Never allow your mother and my fears to stop you from living a life of integrity.
00:52:58integrity, integrity to who, father, to our people, integrity to yourself.
00:53:06Now, are you going to help me finish building this place?
00:53:16Okay.
00:53:18Okay.
00:53:19Where do I start again?
00:53:21Where do I start again?
00:53:22You tell me.
00:53:24In the beginning, is what you would always say.
00:53:28In the beginning.
00:53:32Let's find the chickens.
00:53:36Where are the chickens?
00:53:37How many chickens are there?
00:53:41Two.
00:53:42Yes!
00:53:43There's two chickens.
00:53:45Where's the bear?
00:53:47A grizzly bear.
00:53:49A grizzly bear.
00:53:51A grizzly bear.
00:53:51A grizzly bear.
00:53:51What sounds does the grizzly bear be?
00:54:00Oh my goodness.
00:54:02It sounds so scary.
00:54:08Oh my gosh.
00:54:09It's so big.
00:54:10It's going to get me.
00:54:11It's going to get me.
00:54:27Oh my gosh.
00:54:31Well done.
00:54:34That was good.
00:54:35That is one way to see sunny South Africa.
00:54:39I'm really enjoying South Africa.
00:54:41Oh really?
00:54:42Yeah.
00:54:43Well, okay, you seem surprised. I said that yes more like relieved that you said that, you know
00:54:49With all the drama my mother I under in this house. I just didn't expect to hear you say that
00:54:55so happy guy
00:55:00So babe, hmm, tell me
00:55:04Could you imagine yourself living here? I may have to return one day
00:55:12I don't know manla. I mean, you don't know. I would love to but but
00:55:21Right now my biggest dreams are tied to the bookstore and you know, it's not just any other bookstore. It's
00:55:27founded by my parents
00:55:29So if I neglected it would feel like kind of neglecting them
00:55:36Yeah, yeah, yeah, you're right. I get it
00:55:41Well, you know what I would never expect you to leave stevenson's for me
00:55:48But I on the other hand
00:55:51Would gladly let all of this go for you really
00:55:57Really?
00:56:00Yeah, I'd do it
00:56:22I can't believe how much better you've actually gotten
00:56:26Thank you very much. It's beautiful
00:56:29I enjoy being here
00:56:32I mean, I'm enjoying being back here with you
00:56:35Well, we're happy to have you back
00:56:56Look who's here. That was good. Yeah, really good. It was thank you so much
00:57:01Have you told Riley that we waltz at these events?
00:57:06You waltz?
00:57:07I... I do
00:57:10I... I know, I know. It sounds a bit
00:57:13Prehistoric? Ancient?
00:57:15Yeah
00:57:17I'm actually good at prehistoric and ancient
00:57:19I am
00:57:20He is
00:57:20Yes, thank you. For a second witness here, right?
00:57:23Absolutely
00:57:23There we go
00:57:24Oh my gosh
00:57:26You sound like you don't believe me
00:57:27No, I don't believe you
00:57:30Let's make her a believer
00:57:31All right
00:57:31Yeah
00:57:31Get the music
00:57:32You cue the music
00:57:33Yes
00:57:33Madame
00:57:34No, I...
00:57:35Welcome
00:57:36Yes
00:57:36No, I'm going to sit this one out
00:57:38No, you're not going to sit this one out
00:57:39I can't do this
00:57:41I'm ready
00:57:43Postures up
00:57:43Oh my gosh
00:57:45You're...
00:57:46Yeah
00:57:46Okay
00:57:47Okay
00:57:49Lift foot first, follow my right foot
00:57:51And we make a square, okay?
00:57:53Okay
00:57:53Big strides
00:57:54One
00:57:55Bring them together parallel
00:57:57And close the gap
00:57:59Okay
00:58:00Oh, Lord
00:58:02We're going to need a prayer
00:58:03I told you I don't know how to do it
00:58:05Okay
00:58:06Okay, let's start
00:58:07You ready to start again?
00:58:08Okay, so your left foot
00:58:10Okay
00:58:10And then
00:58:11Go parallel with your right
00:58:13Okay
00:58:14And then you close the gap
00:58:15Okay
00:58:15That's one
00:58:16That's step one
00:58:17Okay
00:58:17Like how they do it
00:58:19Oh, right
00:58:20Yes
00:58:21Exactly like that
00:58:21Oh my gosh
00:58:22Okay, let's go
00:58:23We do it
00:58:24Wow
00:58:24Okay, hello
00:58:25Hi
00:58:27Um, let me get the music
00:58:29No
00:58:29Can we kill the music?
00:58:32Sipo, I thought the queen had scheduled a photo shoot
00:58:34Uh, it's a little later
00:58:35Good
00:58:40I don't believe we've had the pleasure of meeting
00:58:43Amayenda
00:58:45Royal event director
00:58:46And a dear, dear friend of the queen
00:58:48Hi, I'm Riley
00:58:49I'm Amla's girlfriend
00:58:50Nice to meet you
00:58:51And how do you like being in South Africa?
00:58:54It's great
00:58:55I'm having a really great time
00:58:57Yeah
00:58:57And how's my man's been doing?
00:59:01I don't know when last I heard that name
00:59:03I'm fine
00:59:04I knew that would decent you up
00:59:06And man's was Mandla's name when we were younger
00:59:09Mine was Yaya given to me by Mandla
00:59:12I know we've been apart for months now
00:59:14I
00:59:15Years
00:59:16Yeah, yeah
00:59:17I mean
00:59:18Ayanda
00:59:18Yeah, but this hostility essence towards me must stop
00:59:22I got your text from last night
00:59:23And I just figured we'd see
00:59:25You text her?
00:59:26No, I
00:59:26Yeah
00:59:27No, Riley
00:59:30Point is
00:59:31We've been in each other's lives longer than we've been apart
00:59:34Look
00:59:35I'm likely to be apart for this family longer
00:59:39Whether as a friend or royalty
00:59:42Monarchs are complicated
00:59:44And choices in most matters have little to do with feelings alone
00:59:48Mandla
00:59:49Can we please talk this through after the celebrations?
00:59:52I'm on your side
00:59:53And together we can make the best celebration for the king and the queen
01:00:22You look beautiful, your majesty
01:00:24Thank you, dear
01:00:38Hello, my love
01:00:42You look absolutely beautiful
01:00:44Listen
01:00:46I'm sorry about Ayanda
01:00:49I want to talk to you about what you meant about that text
01:00:51But I can't do it right now because the family is waiting for us
01:00:56I think you can manage a shoot and we talk about it later
01:01:00Yeah, that's fine
01:01:02Thank you
01:01:07All right, I'll see you
01:01:09Okay
01:01:42What about Riley?
01:01:44Oh, Riley can join us after the family portrait, sweetie
01:01:47Can she please join us now?
01:01:51Well, if that's what Leander wants, then we shall give it to him
01:01:54I don't think that's a good idea
01:01:55Thank you, Ayanda, but this portrait is for Leander's bedroom
01:01:59Isn't that right, big boy?
01:02:00Yeah
01:02:01Get in here, baby
01:02:01Riley, come
01:02:05Oh, worms
01:02:06I know this hasn't been easy
01:02:23Will that be all?
01:02:25That will be all
01:02:28Just like old times
01:02:31Thank you, family
01:02:33For helping me complete this
01:02:39Looks complicated
01:02:41You know, grandmother, this piece goes here
01:02:44Yay
01:02:45This boy
01:02:46Let's put it this way
01:02:47Ah, there we go
01:02:51Good job
01:02:55Let the experts come in here
01:02:58He's so good, my boy
01:03:01Good job
01:03:02Okay, let's see
01:03:03We need to add some paint to this
01:03:05Lou, you gonna help me?
01:03:07Which one are we gonna go with?
01:03:08Yellow or blue?
01:03:10Uh, yellow and blue
01:03:13Yellow and blue?
01:03:14That's smart
01:03:15What color does that make?
01:03:17The color green
01:03:18He's such a smart boy
01:03:20Okay
01:03:21We'll start with yellow
01:03:22And then we'll mix them up
01:03:26Sweetheart
01:03:26Why don't you show Riley
01:03:28What Grandpa told you?
01:03:30Riley, do you know where this goes?
01:03:33Hmm
01:03:33No pressure, Riley
01:03:36Yeah
01:03:39Here we go
01:03:43You're pretty good at this, babe
01:04:11You did it, Father
01:04:12We all did it
01:04:13It's perfect
01:04:17Just like all times, huh, mother
01:04:19I missed you, son
01:04:35You just missed Mandler
01:04:37Oh, I was actually looking to go to the garden
01:04:41Come
01:04:42Join me
01:04:53Would you like some tea?
01:04:55Oh, yes, please
01:04:57Thank you
01:05:09Thank you
01:05:11Thank you
01:05:22My son is quite taken with you
01:05:24Why is that?
01:05:27We love each other
01:05:30I don't know
01:05:31I'm just a normal girl
01:05:33But he's not normal
01:05:35He's a prince
01:05:37He's been groomed as one
01:05:39He told me about
01:05:42When he was a kid
01:05:43Barney's dad would take him and Barney down to the market
01:05:48Just so he could run around and be normal
01:05:51He reminded me of when we went to the Dodgers game
01:05:54We took the subway
01:05:56And Mandler was like a kid
01:05:58I mean, he was so wide-eyed
01:06:00And trying not to let on
01:06:02That it was his first time
01:06:05Yeah, I didn't really get his reaction until now
01:06:08I mean, he just
01:06:10Wanted to be normal and fit in
01:06:13Even on the subway to a baseball game
01:06:18That is true
01:06:21Mandler's always wanted to fit in with the masses
01:06:34May I ask you a question?
01:06:36Did you always want to be queen?
01:06:39Like every little girl's dream?
01:06:47Little girl dreams
01:06:49Have no place when you're royal
01:06:53You see, I met the king when I was only 16
01:06:56But as young as I was
01:06:57I understood that my role
01:06:59First and foremost
01:07:00Was to serve the nation
01:07:04Whereas you and Mandler
01:07:05You seem to have done everything back to front
01:07:08It's an approach I have yet to wrap my head around
01:07:11But if I'm being completely honest
01:07:15I don't know if that can sustain the monarchy
01:07:23Thank you so much for the opportunity to hear your perspective
01:07:28At first it felt personal
01:07:31But now I realize it's not
01:07:48Your majesty
01:07:50It is time for you to get ready for your fittings for tomorrow's celebration
01:08:09Hi
01:08:10Hey
01:08:11This way ladies
01:08:13What's all this?
01:08:14What's going on?
01:08:15This is all for you
01:08:16For the party
01:08:18For me?
01:08:20Are you kidding?
01:08:21Okay, you're gonna have to try it
01:08:22What are this one?
01:08:24I'm next
01:08:25Go on
01:08:28Have fun
01:08:32Tell me what can this be
01:08:36Wonderful and carefree
01:08:40Happiness flowing everywhere
01:08:44Excited to be here
01:08:47Let the rays of the sun shine over me
01:08:51Shine your light, shine your light, shine your light
01:08:54No
01:08:56I'm feeling free
01:08:59Shining bright, shining bright, shining bright
01:09:02Wow, Riley
01:09:07This, this is the one
01:09:09You look beautiful
01:09:24Wow, oval, all of the stars
01:09:32Wow, MalawomanHu
01:09:41Flood That you want
01:09:41Be a
01:09:41One Two One Two
01:09:42One
01:09:43Two
01:09:44Two
01:09:44Two
01:09:48Eight
01:09:49Two
01:09:51Three
01:09:52Three
01:09:52Three
01:10:01You look beautiful.
01:10:06You look handsome yourself?
01:10:08Or should I say, princely?
01:10:12Shall we?
01:10:15Yes.
01:10:17It's time to introduce a special person to some special people.
01:10:30Wow, this is so beautiful.
01:10:32Oh my goodness, look at this.
01:10:40Hey, there's you.
01:10:41Look at you too.
01:10:43You're looking nice, you change.
01:10:44You look amazing.
01:10:46So do you, cheers.
01:10:47Cheers.
01:10:48Brother.
01:10:48Good?
01:10:49Mm-hmm.
01:10:50Cheers.
01:10:50You look lovely.
01:10:51Okay, with that, I think you need to say hello to your guests.
01:10:54Yes, yes, you're right, I do, and I'm seeing a few familiar faces.
01:10:58Let me introduce you to some people, okay?
01:11:00Okay, good luck.
01:11:01All right.
01:11:02Here we go.
01:11:03John.
01:11:04Good.
01:11:05Good to see you, man.
01:11:07See you both the family, guys.
01:11:08Good to see you.
01:11:09I think it's really going off.
01:11:10Yeah, all right.
01:11:14Good evening.
01:11:16What's that?
01:11:16Hi, Linda.
01:11:17How don't you look lovely?
01:11:19So do you.
01:11:19Oh, I do.
01:11:24Oh, you must meet this lady, Mrs. T, a very special lady.
01:11:29Mrs. T!
01:11:31Come on.
01:11:32Oh.
01:11:34Because your brother introducing an American to the guests must be so confused.
01:11:39Please don't cause any problems for them tonight.
01:11:42But I'd never do that.
01:11:43It's nice all about the king and his queen.
01:11:46Sure.
01:11:47Excuse me.
01:11:48Excuse me.
01:11:49The ones I hear will follow in the footsteps of his parents.
01:11:53Oh, yes.
01:11:54That's very true, Mrs. T.
01:11:56Mrs. T over here was my carer when my mother was at the peak of her job and her role
01:12:01and,
01:12:02you know, she couldn't attend to Nandi and I.
01:12:04Hmm.
01:12:05She practically raised me.
01:12:08All the way to boarding school.
01:12:10She was right there.
01:12:11Yeah.
01:12:11So she's a bit biased, right?
01:12:13Yeah.
01:12:14Mrs. T.
01:12:15Thank you so much for celebrating this day with my family.
01:12:19I really missed you.
01:12:20Oh, me too, my brother.
01:12:23Mwah.
01:12:26Uh, ladies and gentlemen, if I may.
01:12:29I'll admit I'm tempted to hold your attention a little longer than necessary.
01:12:34If it means we all appreciate my new skincare routine.
01:12:40I do exfoliate.
01:12:42But on this grand occasion of the 40th anniversary, it is my pleasure and honor to introduce to you your
01:12:51King and Queen.
01:13:00Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:13:03The Queen and I welcome you all.
01:13:06It's our pleasure to have you as part of our 40th wedding anniversary.
01:13:11We are so blessed to have you all in our lives.
01:13:14And it is an honor to celebrate with you.
01:13:18We are also happy to have all of our family here.
01:13:20Here.
01:13:22Our son, our daughter, and you rightly.
01:13:26You are family.
01:13:28Now, please, ladies and gentlemen, let's raise our glasses to my queen.
01:13:36Your queen.
01:13:38Cheers.
01:13:39Cheers.
01:13:39Cheers.
01:13:40Cheers.
01:13:41Cheers.
01:13:41Cheers.
01:13:43Ladies and gentlemen, let's celebrate.
01:13:46Yeah.
01:13:50Oh, it's Sonia.
01:13:52You know what?
01:13:52I have to go take this.
01:13:54Is everything okay?
01:13:54Yeah, no, everything is okay.
01:13:56I just need to go call her.
01:13:57Can you take that for me?
01:13:58Yeah, I'm good.
01:13:59All right, just come back quickly, okay?
01:14:01Yeah.
01:14:01Because we've got the walls too.
01:14:02I'll be back.
01:14:03Bye.
01:14:03I'll see you.
01:14:04Why didn't they give a name?
01:14:06The only thing that Alex sent over was, like, a logo or something.
01:14:10How is that supposed to help?
01:14:11Yeah, exactly.
01:14:13I'm going to text it to you now.
01:14:14Maybe you can figure out who it is?
01:14:16Yeah, yeah, listen.
01:14:17Um, I know things are a bit strange between us.
01:14:21But I just wanted to say I really appreciate you connecting me to your brother about the bookstore.
01:14:25That was really nice of you.
01:14:27It's not a problem.
01:14:29We've always been there for each other.
01:14:32I mean it, Ayanna.
01:14:35I don't know anyone who'd be willing to do what you did for someone they didn't know.
01:14:39And then that's the thing you don't get.
01:14:41I'm not just anyone.
01:14:43What more would it take for you to see that I care for you and your family?
01:14:49Please don't go there.
01:15:06What about the plans we had?
01:15:08The dreams we held?
01:15:12Do those no longer matter?
01:15:15You will find someone.
01:15:18Someone who will love you and adore you, Ayanna.
01:15:21Someone you can build a future with. I'm just not that guy.
01:15:24Sixteen years, Mandla.
01:15:27Does that not count for anything?
01:15:28It does.
01:15:29It sure doesn't feel like it.
01:15:33I feel like the only one trapped in the past.
01:15:36I hold those memories too.
01:15:38You do?
01:15:40Mandla, then let's create both those memories.
01:15:49Riley, Riley.
01:15:51Sorry, excuse me, help me.
01:16:13Riley?
01:16:15Riley?
01:16:17Riley?
01:16:19Riley?
01:16:20No, I don't want to see you!
01:16:21No, we've been together, what, three years?
01:16:24I feel like I don't even know you!
01:16:26I am done!
01:16:28No, I am done!
01:16:30Okay, wait!
01:16:31I don't want to say anything.
01:16:36I just want to apologize.
01:16:40Riley.
01:16:40Riley.
01:16:41I am sorry.
01:16:45No, no, Riley, stop!
01:16:46I saw you kiss her!
01:16:48There was no kiss!
01:16:50She leaned into me and tried to kiss me, Riley, and nothing happened!
01:16:56Alright?
01:16:58Riley, I just love you.
01:17:03You just, you have to start believing me when I say this, okay?
01:17:10And what about the building?
01:17:15I saw the papers on your desk.
01:17:17And I put two and two together.
01:17:20And I figured out that you could have just come to me with your problems.
01:17:24But you didn't!
01:17:25Why didn't you come to me with this?
01:17:27Because I didn't want to have to tell you!
01:17:29I wanted to do it on my own!
01:17:31That's important to me!
01:17:33Okay, okay, okay, I understand that.
01:17:35I understand that.
01:17:38I'm sorry that I went behind your back about this.
01:17:41I shouldn't even have reached out to Ayanda.
01:17:43I should have thought better than that.
01:17:45But her brother is a successful property broker in LA.
01:17:49And I needed her to reach out to him so he could buy this building for me
01:17:53because someone had put an offer on the building.
01:17:56And I needed that to be stopped before they closed the deal.
01:18:00That's why I did it, okay?
01:18:02Had I known that she would use that against me
01:18:05and she would sabotage our relationship,
01:18:07then I wouldn't even have reached out to her.
01:18:09I wouldn't have, okay?
01:18:16That's the truth.
01:18:17I wish you could have just been honest from the very beginning.
01:18:22And that's my problem.
01:18:25I don't communicate these things.
01:18:28That's where I mess up.
01:18:31That's why I'm sorry.
01:18:45Well, ladies and gentlemen,
01:18:46it is now time for the waltz.
01:18:50A dance which I happen to be excellent at in my imagination.
01:18:55Right.
01:19:04Baby, I'm sorry for raising my voice at you.
01:19:10No more secrets.
01:19:14No more.
01:19:15I promise.
01:19:54I'll see you soon.
01:19:54of having our walls opened for us by His Majesty King Chidike
01:19:58and our Queen, Her Majesty, Queen Novant.
01:20:27Thank you, Bonnie.
01:20:29But I don't tell.
01:21:13Listen, I want to talk to you about something.
01:21:18This week you mentioned that I'm no longer the same man
01:21:23that you once knew.
01:21:26I just want to reassure you
01:21:29that I'm exactly the man that you fell in love with.
01:21:34And nothing's changed.
01:21:48Riley, I love the man that I am when I'm with you.
01:21:53I love everything that you've brought to this family.
01:21:58It's for these reasons, and more, that I want you to do me the honor, Riley Stevenson.
01:22:28I love you.
01:22:40I love you.
01:22:41I love you.
01:22:46I love you.
01:22:50I love you.
01:22:54I love you.
01:22:57I love you.
01:23:00I love you.
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