Christmas in Rome (2019)

[bunniefuu]

[upbeat music]

♪ Far away, across the sea

♪ In sunny Italy

♪ There's a quaint
little town ♪

♪ Not a clock has been
wound for over a century ♪

♪ They don't know
the time or year ♪

♪ And no one seems to care

♪ And this is the reason
the Christmas season ♪

♪ Is celebrated all year

♪ Oh, oh, Buon Natale,

♪ A merry Christmas to you

♪ Buon Natale to everyone,
happy New Year and lots of fun ♪

♪ Buon Natale, may all
your wishes come true ♪

♪ Buon Natale to Italy

[music fades]

Christmas was first celebrated
on December 25th in Rome

in the year 336 under
the first Christian emperor,

Emperor Constantine,
marking the winter solstice

and at the Festival
of Saturnalia,

the Romans feasted
and gave gifts to the poor.

Okay, now this way, you will
see the Via De Condotti.

It's an ancient
Roman thoroughfare

that was rebuilt
in 1544 and is now

one of the most fashionable
streets in all of Italy.

It's a great place

if you have any last minute
Christmas shopping to do.

Now, this isn't a part
of our official tour,

but how about some treats?

I hope you guys enjoy
this, I love this place.

Ciao!
Ciao, merry Christmas, Angela.

Buon Natale.

[speaking Italian]

For your clients.

Grazie.
Luca's offering free samples.

Try it, they're delicious.

Luca and his family
started the bakery here,

in this location, 400 years ago.

And they're still going strong.

One of their specialties is
the Christmas bigne ball tree.

Bigne ba*ls?

Chocolate and cream
filled pastries.

Typically eaten on
St. Joseph's day in March

but every year,
one week before Christmas,

Luca makes these amazing trees.

Are they gluten free,
because I'm allergic?

I'll find out.

I checked, I swear.

He told me they
were gluten free.

Angela, 200 Euros
for the allergy shot.

Right, sorry.

But she turned out okay.

She loved the tour

and we were able to share
the living history of Rome.

Angela, this is the third time

I've had to talk
to you this month.

That can't be right.

Well, didn't you sneak a
tour into the Da Vinci Museum

after hours?

Yes, yeah, I did do that.

It was the see the ceiling
mural, it's beautiful.

The group loved it.

And the gladiator's
sword you lost

at the Colosseum?

Okay, I only borrowed
that sword to show

those adorable English kids.

They were so cute at the time.

How was I supposed to know
they were gonna take it home?

Our travelers expect
the basics, you know?

Tomasso, they
deserve so much more.

I mean, our tour
should be more than

just the seven selfies of Rome.

We should help people
appreciate its beauty

and its lifestyle
and its passion.

And I love your passion, truly,

but this is a business.

And your job is to
stick to the script.

But...

But, that's one part of the job

you can't seem to
remember, so I...

So, I made a decision.

And I have to let you go.

You, you're firing me?

Yeah.

At Christmas?

[upbeat "Jingle Bells"]

Mm, I love this time of year.

The season of joy,
season of giving.

It may be the season
of giving, Oliver,

but we're not handing out
any early Christmas presents.

Okay, if you look
at paragraph seven--

You know what?

Why don't we just forget
about paragraph seven?

I'm sure you all have a ton
of Christmas shopping to do

so, I'm just gonna
write a number.

[suspenseful music]

["Deck the Halls"]

Hey, Carmen.

Hi, Oliver.

[knocking]

You wanted to see me?

I hear Christmas came
early this year, Oliver.

Congratulations on
closing the deal.

Nobody else likes to
work during the holidays.

That's why it's my
favorite time of the year.

Well, speaking of which,

have you heard of
Forlinghetti Ceramics?

Sure, high end Italian
company, expensive.

They make everything
from plates to cups

to Christmas ornaments.

My friends Margaret
and Jack Fletcher,

- you remember them?
- Of course.

Well, they're visiting
Luigi Forlinghetti

in Rome for the holidays.

Margaret's heard
a littler rumor.

Luigi is looking to retire.

Are the Fletchers looking
to acquire his company?

They could, but no.

They thought
Forlinghetti Ceramics

would be a good fit for us.

Santa might put a
promotion under your tree

if you can close this one.

I can hop on a plane
to Rome tonight.

Are you sure?

Are spaghetti and
meatballs Italian?

Actually I don't
think the Italians

put meatballs on
their spaghetti.

Yeah, of course they
don't, I was testing you.

[upbeat music]

Excuse me, do you speak
English, I'm looking for--

[woman speaking Italian]

Exuse-a me.

Oh, ow, oh.

[Oliver] Sorry, sorry.

Watch where you're going.

Are you American?

Yes.
And you should be careful.

You know, texting and
walking is ill*gal in Italy.

You're kidding, right?

Yes, I'm kidding.

But you do have to
be careful here.

I wouldn't want you to
just walk out into the road

and get hit by a car

because your eyes are
glued to your phone.

Why would you think that I
would just walk into the road?

You just walked into me.

Actually I think
you walked into me.

I don't think so.

I'm pretty sure you did.

You know what, in the
spirit of Christmas,

I will give you the
benefit of the doubt.

Have a wonderful day.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

I'm sorry.

I apologize.

And I know that I don't
deserve your help.

In the spirit of Christmas,

I don't have time to check
in before my meeting,

could you just tell me where
Trattoria Rosselinni is.

Oh, it's a great restaurant.

Yes, go down here at
the end of Panico,

you're gonna look for the
piazza with the fountain,
you make a left,

and the immediately
make a right,

but if you...

You know what?

It's gonna take me longer
to explain how to find it.

I'll just show you myself.

- Thank you.
- Come on.

Thank you so much for this.

I'm Oliver, by the way.

Angela, nice to meet you.

So, are you here on business?

That's right.

- It's December 20th.
- So?

So, it's only five
days until Christmas.

Christmas is the best
time to get things done.

Oh, no, not in Italy.

I hope you have time to
at least see the city.

My schedule's pretty tight.

Rome is the most
beautiful place on Earth,

especially at Christmas.

This way.

Wow, you really know
your way around.

I live here, I'm a tour guide.

It's my sworn duty to
help lost travelers.

Well, I appreciate it.

I hope I'm not gonna
make you late for work.

Ah, no, I'm not working today.

Oh, is it your day off?

Um, not exactly.

I been sort of taking
a little time off

and I'm actually thinking
of starting my own company.

Nice. Are you sure we're
going the right way

because my phone says
we're supposed to be
on that street back there.

Your phone can't help
navigate Rome at Christmas.

You need local
knowledge for that.

Local knowledge, okay.

Oh, look at that nativity scene.

Oh, Romans take great pride
in their [speaking Italian],

...nativity scenes.

I can see that.

Cool.

Yeah, that's carved
entirely by hand.

Isn't that just incredible?

I appreciate the side tour

but I really cannot be
late for this meeting.

You don't ever stop
and smell the roses?

I don't think roses are in
season this time of year.

Okay, we'll take a short cut.

This way.

Excuse.

And here we are,
Trattoria Rosselinni.

Angela, you are a life saver.

I hear the
restaurant's great so,

good luck with your meeting.

Oh, you know...

Let me give you
something for your time.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

No, really, it's...

Think of it as an early
Christmas present.

Well, that's very
kind, but I insist.

Have you ever done
business here before?

No, why?

In Italy, when someone
gives you a gift,

you always accept it.

Otherwise they think
you're being rude.

I am so sorry.

I will not try to pay you again.

I'm serious.

The business protocol
is not like the states.

There are cultural differences.

Cultural differences?

Can't be that different,
a deal's a deal.

Uh, you'd be surprised.

Oh, you should know,
every meeting in Italy

starts with small talk.

Family, friends, travel,
weather conditions, whatever.

Small talk, got it.

Thank you.

Mr. Oliver Martin from New York?

Yes.

I think you and I
have a meeting, no?

Mr. Forlinghetti, it is a
pleasure to meet you, sir.

The pleasure is mine.

- And you are?
- Angela de Luca.

She is a tour guide.

I was just leaving.

Please, join us.

Oh, no, no, no, no, I...

I insist.

You can help us with our
cultural differences.

You know what, I've
always wanted to eat here.

Come.

Must try the gnocchi.

[upbeat music]

Mr. Forlinghetti, thank
you for meeting with me

on such short notice.

Call me Luigi, please.

I'm very glad you could
come all this way.

Margaret and Jack
Fletcher are old friends.

And they tell me wonderful
things about your company.

Oh, thank you.

I know you're a very busy man

so I'll get right down to it.

I understand that you are
considering the future
of your company.

And I think that Fisk
Drummond can offer

some very attractive terms.

We have much time
to talk business.

Our food is getting cold.

Yes, of course, but I--

[clears throat]

This is Oliver's
first time in Rome.

Mm, first time.

I envy you because you can see
everything with fresh eyes.

Yes, of course.

Christmas in Rome
is very special.

Yes, I was just enjoying the
Christmas nativity scene.

Pre-cepi.

Pre-cepi.

Ah, si, si, pre-cepi.

And how do you plan to
spend your time in Rome?

Meeting with you or in
the hotel room working.

That's all?

Well, there was some...

You are here a week
before Christmas

and you don't explore the city?

[speaking Italian]

Oliver, weren't
you just telling me

how you planned on
seeing the Colosseum

and the beautiful
Christmas lights

above the Spanish steps.

Um-hmm, I was just
telling her that, right.

And then there's the Parthenon.

Pantheon.

Parthenon's in Greece.

Pantheon, Pantheon
is what I meant.

I meant Pantheon.

Oliver, the ceramics we make

are made with love.

This company has been in
the family for generations.

Whoever will buy my
company must understand

it is not just about the clay.

It is about capturing the
spirit of Rome in the clay.

Right, absolutely.

Come by my factory
tomorrow afternoon.

We can get to know
each other better

and you can tell me all
you've seen of Rome.

[speaking Italian]

Now, let's eat.

What just happened back there?

I saved your pancetta.
It's bacon.

Really, because it feels
like you volunteered me
for a book report on Rome.

You have to remember, business
is done differently in Italy

than in New York.

At the end of the day,
it's about closing the deal

and I'm here to
make that happen.

Fine, but running in like
a bull in a china shop

is not gonna impress anybody.

How am I a bull in a china shop?

You know what, I am
just trying to help.

For the record, a lot
of people like my style.

They say I'm a straight sh**ter.

I'm sure they do.

All right, listen,
merry Christmas

and good luck.

Ah, hang on.

Wait.

Can you help me find my hotel?

[upbeat music]

Well, here we are,
Hotel Katrini.

Thank you.

If you are ever in
New York, look me up,

I will return the favor.

Well, it was very
nice to meet you.

And I really do hope you
enjoy the rest of your trip.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Hey, what if I hired you to
be my tour guide for the week?

What?

I'm gonna be here
'til Christmas Eve.

Got four days to give me
a crash course in Rome.

Oh, no, I'm sorry.

I don't do crash courses
but thank you anyway.

You said you were gonna start
your own business, right?

I'll pay you double your fee.

Think of it as a test run.

Luigi already loves you
and he said he wanted me

to get to know Rome.

You could help me
see all the sights.

It's not just about sights,
that's not what he meant.

But that's what he said.

Look, maybe I can help you.

I'll do it on one condition.

If I give you a tour,
you let me do it my way.

Your way?
What exactly does that mean?

I've always wanted to do a
real Christmas tour of Rome,

something special
and meaningful.

Sure, whatever,

whatever you want to do.

What do you say,
do we have a deal?

All right, deal, great.

Okay, first order of business,

let's get you checked in.

All right.

[mellow music]

It'll just be a minute.

Oliver Martin!

Margaret, hi.

Hey, Jack.

Hey, thank you so much for
the introduction to Luigi.

Of course, seemed
like a good fit.

And how are you
liking Rome so far?

I love it, it's just
tough to get around.

I would be lost
without my guide.

Angela, meet Jack and
Margaret Fletcher.

Merry Christmas.

And you, dear.

What tour company are you with?

Ah...

She's starting her own company.

Private bespoke tours of Rome
for the discerning traveler.

A private tour guide.
I like the sound of that.

What's your company called?

I'm still in the
formative stages

so I don't really
have a name yet.

I have some ideas, Roaming Rome.

No.

Or how about Ciao Christmas.

Or my personal
favorite, Toga Tours.

Nope, still working on the name.

Well, Oliver, Christmas
drinks in the bar at 6:00?

I will meet you in there

just as soon as I'm checked in.

Nice to meet you, Angela.

- You as well.
- Take care.

Um, excuse me, what are you
doing? Toga Tours?

What I'm doing is helping
you with your new company.

Yeah, but I didn't
ask for your help.

But you still need it.

You just need a little push.

Look, Jack and Margaret Fletcher

are serious private investors.

If they like the
sound of your tour

that might be the only
investment you need.

Okay, but please, just
don't tell anyone else

about possible
plans for a company

that I will most definitely
not be calling Toga Tours.

- Okay, okay, I promise.
- Great.

Also, don't have too many of
those Christmas c*ck.

Trust me, they're lethal here.

And we are getting an early
start to the tour tomorrow.

What's early?

10 A.M.

10 A.M.'s early?

It is in Italy.

[bell dings]

[lively instrumental
"Deck the Hall

So, this is all I could
find in your apartment.

That's great, thanks Francesca.

Just have to finish this
before my tour tomorrow.

I thought Tomasso fired you.

He did.

I met an American, he's here
on business for a few days

and he hired me to give him
a private Christmas tour.

Why you didn't tell me?

Eh, it's a long story.

Oh, that's wonderful.

You're one of the best
tour guides in this city.

Grazie.

[Francesca] So now
we can do the top.

[Angela] All right.

[upbeat Christmas music]

Room with a view.

[phone buzzing]

- Hello.
- Oliver, it's Estelle.

- [Oliver] You're up early.
- Actually working late.

How was your meeting
with Luigi?

Great, great. You'll be happy to
know he's invited me

to tour his factory today.

Did he accept our offer?

Not yet. It's all part of how
they do business here.

It's a bit of a dance, but,

I'm finding my feet.

Okay, just try to move quickly

before any other
companies swoop in.

Understood.

[Estelle] That's
what I like to hear.

Okay, first a few
tools of the trade.

A tour guide has to be
prepared for all contingencies.

What is that?

It's a GPS tracking device.

Is that really necessary?

The worse thing a tour guide
can do is lose a client.

Have you lost a client?

Once, and it wasn't my fault.

There were 15 Irish
rugby players, okay?

They didn't listen
to a work I said.

I'm the only person on the tour.

Right.
And this way, I won't lose you.

All right.

[speaking Italian]

Oh, will this tour
also be in English?

Very funny.

Welcome to Rome.

[upbeat music]

Just imagine being a gladiator,

dropped into this
unfamiliar city,

you're from a different country,
you don't speak the language,

you're competitors
are out to get you.

Hey, I can relate.

I gotta admit, this is one
amazing feat of engineering.

Can you believe that was created

in less than 10 years?

Now that's productivity.

Just curious, do you
ever think about anything

other than business?

Hey, I am taking the time to
appreciate my surroundings.

For instance, there is a
very nice Christmas tree.

Yeah, that's the
thing about Rome,

they know how to
celebrate Christmas.

What is that?

A guidebook I
bought at the hotel.

It says there are 10 iconic
sights to see in Rome

and I want to check
off all of them today.

Oh, can I see that for a second?

Yeah, sure.

Oh, um-hmm, um-hmm,
very interesting, yeah.

Why did you do that?

That is checklist tourism.

My tour shows you
the soul of Rome

and the spirit of Christmas

and that's what Luigi
wants you to understand.

The soul of Rome?

What does that even mean?

The beauty, the art,
the history and romance,

the culture.

Sorry, jet lag.

You were saying something about
the soul of Rome or something?

Hey, wait up.

How much farther?

Almost there.

How do you have so much energy?

I give walking tours all day.

It builds up stamina.

Trust me, it will be worth it.

That's spectacular.

Wow.

It's my favorite view of Rome.

It's kind of my secret spot.

It's not something you will
find on a regular tour.

Kind of like a
local's only thing?

Yeah, exactly.

I'm sure you've heard that
Rome was built on seven hills,

well, there's the
Palatine Hill, Pantheon,

Janiculum, Palace of Justice.

[Oliver] That's cool.

And St. Peter's Basilica.

Gotta admit,
this is a great view.

Oh, now there is a Christmas
present that I could go for.

That latte I had at the
hotel today had zero kick.

Did you order a latte
or a caffè latte?

I ordered a latte like
I do every single day
of my life.

Yeah, but in New York.

Excuse me?

You're used to ordering
a latte in New York.

In Italy, latte
means plain milk.

Why didn't I know what?

That's why you hired me.

I know one of the
best coffee vendors

and they set up right
around the corner.

Now you're talking,
lead the way.

Let's go, come on.

[upbeat music]

Let me get your coffee.

Oh please, thank you.

[speaking Italian]

Why did you hold
up three fingers?

I got us each an
espresso and one more.

- For who?
- I dunno, that's part
of the fun.

You lost me there.

It's a Christmas tradition here.

Caffè sospeso means
suspended coffee,

buying coffee for someone
who can't afford it.

So, later on the vendor
will offer someone

a Christmas coffee as a gift.

So, it's like pay it forward.

Exactly.

Grazie.

Prego.

Mmm, now that hits
the spot, wow.

It's nice.

It's not bad. It would be
perfect if I could bet better
cell service.

Do you ever think about
anything except work?

I'm working on it.

Let's sit.

You don't miss being
at home for Christmas?

Not at all.

Christmas is the best
time to get things done.

Everybody else wants
to have time off,

it gives me an edge.

Oh, so you're a workaholic?

It's in my blood, I guess.

My father was running
a Fortune 500 company

when he was my age.

Wow, those are some
pretty big shoes to fill.

Yeah, tell me about it.

What about you?

You like being a tour guide?

Oh, I love being a tour guide.

But, starting a company
up on my own is...

It's intimidating.

Don't worry about
it, you're a natural.

Well, that's easier
for you to say.

You're a business guy.

- What do you need?
- Need for what?

To make your tour company work,

what do you need?

Oh, well.

First I need to get investors.

And to do that, I need
to write a business plan

which I have no idea how to do.

- I can help you with that.
- Really?

I work in acquisitions
and business development.

I could write a business
plan in my sleep.

And you would do that for me?

If, you help me close
the deal with Luigi.

Done.

[laughing]

Okay, so, what do you
think Luigi wants?

What any other
business owner wants,

to sell his company
for the highest number.

I dunno.

Luigi's family is very
old, very traditional

and very rich.

I don't think money is the
only motivating factor here.

Okay, so what is?

I think he wants to know

that his company
is in good hands.

Hmm.

I think he wants to know
that whoever he
sells his company to

is gonna value the things
that are important to him.

- [bell ringing]
- [p[gentle music]ng]

Hey Italian Santa.

Actually they call
him Babbo Natale.

You know, if you have
any Christmas gifts

you need to buy for
anybody special back home

this is the place.

This is nice.

Oh, yeah, that's antique
bronze from Verona.

It's beautiful.

Bel-isima.

But, I don't really
need anything

because I already sent my
folks on a Christmas cruise

- to the Caribbean.
- Aw, that was nice.

Don't have anyone
else to shop for?

Naw, that's pretty much it.

You know what?

You could buy something
for Luigi's grandkids.

It's customary to buy gifts

when you're doing
business with someone new.

That's a good idea.

Yeah.

[gentle music]

My great-grandfather
moved the workshops here

a century ago.

Before that, we were
in a village in Sicily.

And, ah...

[speaking Italian]

He's saying, "the old
kiln was actually built

into the village's
medieval walls."

It's certainly not like
any factory I've ever seen.

All of our workers are artists,

artists of clay, paint, glass.

And we give them all
the time they need

to make their wonders.

Doesn't that limit their
production capacity?

Perhaps, but art
cannot be rushed.

And everything is
just beautiful.

Come, I show you my
favorite room of all.

These are the finest Christmas
ornaments in the world.

My grandfather used to make them

for the family Christmas.

Then my mother carried
on the tradition,

then me and my children too.

This is where a delicate
hand brings to life...

[speaking Italian]

"The joys of Christmas."

Yes, the joys of Christmas.

I don't imagine these
command the same margin

as kitchen ceramics
in your store

given how long they
must take to create.

Yes, a lot of time.

Each one hand painted.

But the result,
it speaks for itself.

Bell-issimo.

Beautiful.

So, have you been enjoying
your time in Rome?

Yes, yes, actually
Angela's been giving me

a tour of the city.

- It's beautiful huh?
- Amazing.

We climbed up to some secret
local's only view point

so we could see the
seven hills of Rome.

All seven?

And which one did you like best?

I liked looking at Gian-jello.

[laughing]

You mean Janiculum.

Well, actually
Janiculum doesn't belong

to the seven hills of Rome,
but it's beautiful.

And how it make you feel?

Exhausted, when we bought
that caffè sospeso,

I was the one that
needed it the most.

You know caffè sospeso?

Sure, the Christmas tradition

of buying someone else's coffee.

That's one of my
favorite traditions.

Which reminds me, some gifts
for your grandchildren.

Angela took me to this
great Christmas market.

Thank you, very kind.

Tomorrow is December 22nd, you
must both join me for dinner

at my family villa.

And there, perhaps, we
can talk business too.

That would be great.

- Ciao.
- Ciao.

[upbeat music]

And this is
St. Peter's Basilica,

the burial place of St. Peter.

Impressive.

You know, I should really be
getting back to the hotel.

You want to impress Luigi,

you have to do your homework.

St. Peter's is regarded

as one of the holiest
Catholic shrines.

Now here you can see...

Angela?

Tomasso, hi.

What are you doing here?

You have a big group today.

Oh, yeah, business is good
and you have a tour of one?

Oliver Martin.

Tomasso Toffino.

If you want a real
American style tour,

please call me.

Real American style tour,
what's that?

Well, we cover Rome's
top 10 tourist sites

in a single day.

All 10, that's quick.

Well, we keep to a schedule.

I like that, but I signed
up with Angela's company

because I was looking
for something a

Angela's company?

Oh yeah, didn't she tell you?

It's a boutique
personalized travel service.

No, I didn't know

that you had started
your own company, Angela.

Oh yeah, she's fantastic.

She's gonna be handling
all of our corporate tours

here next year.

Yeah.

Oh, that's, well
that's great news.

Congratulations.

Oh, thank you so much, Tomasso.

You know we should
probably move on.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas to you,

and have fun, thank you.

[Oliver] That guy back
there a friend of yours?

My ex-boss.

He actually fired me.

Wait, boutique personalized
travel service.

- I'm sorry.
- No don't be, I liked it.

Thank you for making
me sound good.

I figured I owed you

for saving my bacon
yesterday with Luigi.

You know what,
it's three o'clock,

so I think that concludes
our tour for the day.

Do you want me to walk
you back to your hotel?

I was hoping we could
find somewhere to eat.

I dunno, that's gonna
put me into overtime.

I don't want to eat with
you as my tour guide.

I just want us to eat together.

Are you asking me out on a date?

No, no, no, not a "date" date.

Good, because I'm not
allowed to date my clients.

Hang on, aren't you
starting your own company?

Doesn't that mean you
get to make the rules?

And those are my rules.

Got it.

For the record, I was not
asking you out on date.

- Good to know.
- 'Cause that would be awkward.

No, and that's why
there are rules,

you know, so.

But, we both still
need to eat, right?

So, why don't we eat together?

I really shouldn't.

I'm actually gonna go
get a Christmas tree

for my apartment.

Really?

Oh, I happen to be

an expert in the
Christmas tree department.

You are not.

Oh try me.

We will get you the
best tree on that lot.

You got your Douglas
Fir, your Frazier Fir,

your Grand Fir, and
my personal favorite,

the Noble Fir, known for its
strong branches and smell.

Here, it's the Austrian Pine.

When I'm looking for
a Christmas tree,

I like to go for height.

Really?

Nah, there's so many
other things to consider.

Okay, well, this one
has a good height,

a nice color and scent.

It's kind of sappy.

This one, it just
looks great, right?

It's perfecto.

Ah, how do you say please?

- [Angela] Per favore.
- Per favore.

Please.

I think it's gonna look
really good over here.

Just right over here.

Here, I'll go look.

Let me look.

Perfecto, perfect.

Zia Angela, Zia Angela.

Hi.

Have you made
gingerbread houses?

Oh, I love gingerbread houses.

Z-Angela?

Zia means auntie.

This is Monica,
she lives downstairs.

She is my favorite neighbor.

- Hello, I'm Oliver.
- Buon Natale.

Buon Natale.

Ciao!

Ciao, Angela.

Ciao, Francesca Gianelli.

Oliver Martin.

Oh, you bought a tree.

And I'm Pietro.

Merry Christmas, Oliver.

- Merry Christmas.
- Do you need a hand?

Yes, please.

You have known
Angela a long time?

Actually we just met.

I'm in town this
week for business,

hoping to acquire
a ceramics company.

Forlinghetti.

Wow, Forlinghetti?

Beautiful.

I think so.

Now, come.

Monica needs help building
ginger bread houses, right?

Let's go, come on.

["The First Noel"
piano instrumental]

Here is some hot
chocolate for you guys.

Gra-sie.

Prego.

It's grazie.

Grazie.

Hey, I just a great idea.

Why don't we switch?

[laughing]

No?

He's very funny. Oliver.

That's definitely one
word to describe him.

And good looking too, huh?

I hadn't noticed.

Of course not.

I have more building material.

Just in time, thank you.

Oh, wow, that is, um,

certainly different than
any gingerbread house

I've ever seen before.

That is because it's
not a gingerbread house,

it is a gingerbread Colosseum.

Oh, very artistic.

Yeah, see this is
the outer wall.

Nice, oh.

And it's the fall of Rome.

I think you're gonna
need more icing.

- Yes.
- I'll get it.

[bright music]

I mean, I was really
impressed with your Colosseum.

I know.

You didn't have to walk
me all the way back.

No, I actually think I did.

Can't lose anyone on
the tour, remember?

I had a great time.

And I can honestly say
I've never been on a tour

anything like yours.

I think you have a
real opportunity here.

Thank you.

Now if you could just find a
way to scale your business,

hire more tour guides

so you can work as
CEO and brain trust,

then you got something that
investors can really get behind.

This is exactly what
I've been thinking.

I'm happy to help anyway I can.

Um, that's really sweet.

I have my moments.

And I appreciate it.

Um, I think we should
focus on tomorrow though.

Okay.

So, we're going to
Luigi's villa for dinner.

And, I think we need to
do Rome like the Romans.

Do Rome like the Romans.

What does that mean?

In Italy, when someone
invites you to dinner

you bring a gift.

So, I need to buy
something for Luigi.

Not buy, bake.

Bake?

I don't bake.

Well, you will tomorrow.

Have a good night.

Good night.

[gentle music]

Bake.

[phone beeping]

[gentle music]

Good morning.

Ah, buongiorno.

Thank you so much for emailing
the business plan template.

You didn't have to do that.

Oh yes, I did.
A deal's a deal.

Plus, I wanted to.

Thank you.

Did you get it finished?

Ah, no.
I just got started, but,

I do have a name.

Let's hear it.

When in Roma.

When in Roma, do
as the Romans do.

Exactly.

Catchy, simple,
clear, I love it.

Thank you.

All right, are you read
to see Rome like Roman?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Wait, no, no, hold on.

- Put this on.
- I, ah, can't ride a motorbike.

It's not a motorbike,
it's a Vespa.

Don't worry,
I'll do the driving.

[upbeat music]

[horn honking]

[upbeat music]

You okay?

I think I nearly
died about 50 times.

Nobody pays any attention
to the road signs.

No.

And nobody signals.

No never. Signaling in Rome is
seen as a sign of weakness.

Amazing anyone survives.

And yet, we do.

All right, I'm gonna need
you to close your eyes.

I don't really like the--

No, come on, just trust me.

Rome isn't just a
city of old buildings.

It's a city of sensations,

especially at Christmas.

All right, this way.

Now you're gonna take
a step up, step up.

Ha!

- You okay?
- Okay, yeah, yeah.

All right, where do
you think we are?

Without looking?

Yeah, that's the point.

Take a deep breath,
breathe in that scent.

A cupcake factory.

Angela!

[speaking Italian]

Okay, keep your eyes closed

but open your mouth.

Ahh.

What do you think?

Delicious.

Really?

Mm, what is it?

Mm, ciao.

Ciao.

It's panettone.

Luca makes the best in the city.

It's a sweet bread
load with dried fruit.

It's one of my favorite
Italian Christmas traditions.

So, it's pretty much
just Christmas fruitcake,

- Italian style?
- Yeah, pretty much.

It's amazing.

Come, I have it all
set up for you, okay?

Follow me.

[bright music]

Come, come this way, guys.

I prepared all the
ingredients you need.

Ingredients for what?

For panettone.

I can't even boil an egg,

let alone bake Christmas bread.

That's why you're
here, to learn.

Enjoy.

[speaking Italian]

Ciao.

Okay.

Panettone is the king
of Christmas breads.

An
The stale store-bought kind

that you find in America.

Real panettone,
it's rich and buttery.

Okay, it sounds good so far.

So, now the dough
is easy to make.

Just watch me and follow along.

Take the oil.

And then the salt.

And then we'll add the flour.

Slowly, add the flour.

You know what, your
method works too.

All right, now for the fun part.

- Dig in.
- All right.

Yes.

Perfect.

Hey, it's working.

All right, now we're just
gonna throw a little flour

on our boards and then
you're gonna take the dough

and you're gonna knead it

until it becomes
smooth and elastic.

So, how come you're in Rome?

I mean, don't get me wrong,

Rome is amazing,

but why not Paris or London?

Ah, my parents are
both from Seattle,

but they met here,

a semester aboard in college.

And then they brought me
here one summer when I was 10

and I just, ah!

I just thought Rome
was so magical.

Your folks still
live in Seattle?

Ah, no, they both
passed away a while ago.

I am so sorry.

Thanks.

Is that why you left?

No, I loved Seattle.

I loved it, I had my
whole life planned there.

Fine, I'll tell you the story.

Ah, five years
ago I was planning

the perfect Christmas wedding.

I mean everything was perfect,

perfect venue, perfect
food, perfect church,

and all just perfect

until my perfect fiancé, Brian,

well, he got
perfectly cold feet.

He left you at the altar?

A week before, but yeah.
Threw me for a loop.

I imagine it did.

So, I just packed up
everything I owned
and I left.

I fell in love with this place,

its beauty, and you
know, the history.

So, I got a great job
at a tour company,

a job which I have
not lost, as you know.

Angela, I truly believe

that you can do whatever
you set your mind to.

Starting your own tour company

should be a piece of cake.

- Pun intended.
- [laughing]

Thank you.

I on the other hand
have created a boulder,

a rock type dough scenario.

You have, yes.

I do not have what it
takes to figure this out.

Let me help you.

All right, you have to knead it.

You can't be afraid to
really push it around.

Yeah, look.

It's working.

Perfect.

All right, now we're
gonna add the dried fruit,

the raisins and the nuts.

[phone buzzing]

Oh, um...

It's my boss.

- Do you mind?
- Oh no, of course.

This has to rest before we
put it in the oven anyway.

Hey, Estelle, I got
your email last night.

I was just gonna call you back.

I wanted to make sure
things were moving ahead.

Things are moving a bit
slower than I expected

but Luigi did invite me to
his family's villa tonight

and in Italy, that's a big step.

Well, that's good news,

but it could also be
a stalling tactic.

I don't think
anybody's stalling.

Where are you?

I am in a bakery.

And what's that got to do

with winning the
Forlinghetti deal?

Estelle, I'm in Italy.

They got a different way of
doing business around here.

[Estelle] Now you're
making me nervous.

When was the last time

I let a big deal like
this get away, hmm?

I got everything under control.

Now, the last thing
I want to show you

is the world famous
Trevi Fountain.

Spectacular, wow.

[speaking Italian]

This is incredible.

[people laughing]

What are they doing,
making Christmas wishes?

Aw, no, it's an old tradition.

They say if you throw
coins with your right hand

over your left shoulder
into the fountain,

a return to Rome is guaranteed.

Okay, here we go.

Oh, wait, wait.

Too late, what did I do?

How many coins did you throw in?

Three I think, why?

- Oh, oh no.
- What's wrong?

Oh no.

Well, one coin gets
you a return to Rome.

Two coins brings you
an Italian romance.

But three coins, well,

three coins brings
you true love.

Well, don't worry, I don't
believe in fairy tales so...

Me neither.

But my parents threw
three coins in,

and well, it worked
its magic for them.

[gentle music]

It's a beautiful picture.

That was Christmas Eve
almost 40 years ago.

The day before they got married.

Thanks.

We should probably get going,

get ready for tonight.

Okay.

[gentle music]

[speaking Italian]

What a beautiful dress.

Grazie.

You look incredible.

I figured since we're going to
dinner at Luigi's home

and this is your
big business deal,

I should put in a
little bit of effort.

I appreciate it.

We should go,
the taxi's waiting.

Right.

[gentle music]

[people chattering]

Thank you.

I cannot believe you
made us panettone, Oliver.

Two panettone.

Due.

And for you, we
break the tradition.

We eat it before dinner.

Thank you.

Angela took me to
this beautiful bakery.

It's Il Forno.

Oh, Il Forno,
I know it, very good.

Yes, we made them together.

From scratch?

I just followed Angela's lead
and did what she told me.

It's a beautiful
gesture, grazie.

Prego.

And now he speaks Italian.

You'll be fluent in no time.

[motor humming]

[Sofia] This is
one of my favorite.

It's incredible,
they're all so unique.

These ornaments are just...

They're beautiful.

Some of these ornaments
were made by Luigi's parents

or grandparents,
and by our children.

So, when we look at the tree,

it's not just beautiful, each
ornament is a moment in time.

Oh, that is a lot of
special Christmas moments.

Exacta-mente.

Oh, excuse, I must
check on dinner.

Oh, of course.

It's incredible.

It's a Christmas treasure.

Gives new meaning
to family tree.

[Angela] So, how it's
going with Luigi?

I'm not gonna rush him.

We'll see.
What?

Look at you, you're
learning to slow down,

live life like an Italian.

Maybe I am.

I gotta admit it,

this trip is not quite
what I expected it to be.

In a good way, I hope.

Better than good.

What's that for?

[chuckles] To help me
remember this perfect night.

Send me a copy.

Of course.

Angela, Oliver, come,
exactly five minutes.

We'll be right in, Sofia.

The panettone was
such a great idea.

Just one more thing that
makes Angela's tours unique.

Her tours do sound amazing.

She's actually looking
to expand her company,

hire some more guides.

Good for you.

Thank you, I'm still in the
beginning stages of planning.

I've taken a look at
her business plan,

pretty impressive.

Well, Oliver's always had
a good nose for business.

So if he says it's
good, it must be.

Maybe we could have a look.

We do like to invest
in small businesses.

Great, I could bring
the business plan

by your hotel
tomorrow if you like.

Perfect.

Well, I think we
should have a toast.

I've only been in
Rome for a couple days

but Luigi and Sofia, you
have made me feel so welcome

and I just want to thank
you for your generosity

and your hospitality.

So, to one and all,
Merry Christmas.

[everyone] Merry Christmas.

[speaking Italian]

[car motor rumbling]

[Jack] And here we are
at home away from home.

It was such a treat, spending
the evening with you.

Likewise.

What a meal!

Luigi needs to go into
the restaurant business.

[laughing]

I think I'm gonna
walk Angela home.

Good night.

Good night, Jack.

I can't believe you told them

I was looking for investors
to grow my company.

Think of it as an
early Christmas gift.

Thank you.

You wanna go get
some hot chocolate?

I'd love to,
but I feel like I should go home

and work on my
new business plan.

I could help you.

I think I've got it covered.

Because with
investors like this,

you only get one shot.

You really gotta make
sure you're ready.

Oh, I've already
been working on it,

I just need to polish it up.

Okay.

Can I still walk you home?

I'd love that.

[gentle music]

[keyboard clicking]

[phone jingling]

Oliver, hi.

How's the business plan going?

It's getting there.

I just emailed you a couple
of photos from last night.

You might want to use those too.

Okay.

Oh, here it is.
Oh, these are great.

So, I'm gonna be busy the
rest of the day with Luigi.

Oh, right, good luck.

And you've got some
pitching to do,

so good luck to us both.

I was thinking maybe you should
take the next 24 hours off.

Oh, okay.

Is something wrong?

No, no, I'm just trying
to work around a problem.

What kind of problem?

You have a rule against
dating clients, right?

Yes.

So, in theory, if I
wasn't your client,

you could go to dinner
with me tonight?

In theory, um-hmm.

Excellent.

Would you like to go to
dinner with me tonight?

I would love that.

Great.

I will make a reservation
and pick you up a 7:00.

That sounds great.

Wait, no, I'm the tour guide.

I should be making
the itinerary.

Not tonight.
My cab's here, I gotta go.

Good luck.

Okay, good luck,
I'll see you later.

[bright, happy music]

Luigi, thank you for
letting me use this studio,

I really appreciate it.

It's a pleasure to help.

I understand that
you want to make

a very special Christmas gift?

Angela was so helpful
to me this week.

I noticed.

Helpful and quite lovely.

She really loved the ornaments.

I wanted to give her something
very special for Christmas.

You're very talented.

I took a few art
classes in college.

Maybe there were
some aspirations.

Perhaps Rome has
reawakened them.

Not only Rome, Oliver.

Where there is
passion, there is art.

[phone jingling]

Pronto.

[Tomasso] Ciao, Angela.

Tomasso, hi.

I didn't expect to
hear from you again.

Can I take you for a coffee?

I'm sorry, I'm actually
really busy right now.

Well, I was wondering if,

do you want to
come back to work?

- You fired me.
- I let you go.

Isn't that the same thing?

All right, I made a mistake

and I apologize, Angela.

Please, come back.

I'm sorry, Tomasso, but no.

Look, some of our online reviews

mention you by name.

And the new customers
are asking for you.

I'm actually doing
my own thing now.

I have a business plan and I'm
meeting with investors today.

Ah.

[gentle music]

My tour isn't for people

who want to just take the
top 10 selfies of Rome.

I want to give people a true
Roman Christmas experience.

I want to show them
the hidden corners,

explain the legends,
taste the flavors.

But just Christmas tours?

No, not all.

I do want the tours
to be seasonal

and specific to what
the clients want.

Think of a custom made
tour designed specifically

for what you want.

Just imagine experiencing Rome

through the eyes
of a real Roman.

I know the best
guides in the city

and I can get them
to work for me.

How ya gonna do that?

By building in an
attractive bonus package

based on sales.

The tour company does
well, so do they.

I've got 10 guides
already lined up

and more calling every day.

I have a web designer and
an online marketing team

literally living in my building.

I'm ready for this.

I just need the seed money.

Looks good.

We'll think about it.

Thank you.

[gentle music]

I brought you a coffee.

Thank you, Luigi.

I'm almost done.

It's beautiful.

You know, I realize that
these Christmas ornaments

are only a small part
of your product line

but whoever buys your company

if they expand production,
I bet they could find

a big audience for
these in America.

I appreciate your advice.

And you are probably right.

But I have to let you know

that I've made a decision

about the future of my company.

And?

I told you that I wanted
to sell my company

to somebody who understands
not just the business

but also the heart and the soul

of what we're trying to do.

Somebody who understands
the soul of Rome.

Well, I'm grateful that
you gave us the opportunity

to bid for your company.

You and your family have built
something very special here

and, I only hope that
whoever the new owner is,

that they appreciate that.

The company I chose

is yours.

Seriously?

Yes, congratulations.

Luigi, thank you for your trust.

You won't regret it, I promise.

Thank you for
lending me the dress.

You look so beautiful.

Thanks, I'm kind of nervous.

That's a good sign.

It means you're excited
about your date.

Oh, I don't know if
we're calling it a date.

I mean I don't think
it's like a "date" date.

Is it a date?

It's totally a date.

But he's going back to New York.

New York is not that far.

And people make long
distance relationships work

all the time.

I don't know anyone who has.

Well, you have haven't been out

on a decent date in forever.

Oh, well, thanks.

It's about time
you got out there.

[speaking Italian]

You look beautiful, let's go.

[gate squeaks]

What is all this?

A celebration.

Did you close the deal?

No work talk 'til after dinner.

I don't know if I
can wait that long.

Well, then we better hurry.

Where did you find a
horse and carriage?

You may be the best
tour guide in Rome

but you're not the only
tour guide in Rome.

[laughing]

There we go.

My parents loved this city,

so living here it really
makes me feel close to them.

You are really lucky.

Honestly, most of the time,

I have no idea where I live.

You're looking at a guy
who's on the road 200 days

out of the year.

Have you ever thought
about just settling down

some place you love?

Sure, someday.

Someday, it's a dangerous word.

Well, now that dinner's
done, how did it go

with the Fletchers?

You know, I think it went well.

They have a copy of
the business proposal

and they're gonna
think about it.

That's great.

I wanted to say though,
that whatever happens,

this was a big
step forward for me

to do my first
official business pitch

and I really have you
to thank for that.

And I have you to
thank for something.

As of this afternoon,
Fisk Drummond

is acquiring
Forlinghetti Ceramics.

We did it, we convinced Luigi.

Oliver, that is incredible.

That's...
Wow, you did it.

No, no, no, no.

We did it, Angela,
and I couldn't have

What you taught me about Rome,

about baking, about life.

That's what convinced Luigi.

I'm really happy for you.

I, um, got you a gift.

Early Christmas present.

This is so nice.

Oliver, this is so beautiful.

This is...

It's from Luigi's studio, right?

But, I don't remember
seeing this one.

That's because I
made it for you.

You made this?

Yeah, those are all the
places you showed me.

It's beautiful, thank you.

Really, wow.

Okay, well, the funny thing is,

I got you a Christmas
present too.

Wow.

It's the picture
frame from the market.

Antique bronze from Verona.

Very good.

And the picture
makes it perfect.

Just wanted you to have
something to remember me by.

Well, I won't need any
help to remember you.

But thank you, I love it.

[phone buzzing]

It's my boss.

No, you can take it, really,

I don't mind.

I don't want to.

There is nowhere
else in the world

that I would rather be right now

than right here with you.

I feel the same way.

I can't believe it's
Christmas Eve tomorrow.

You're going back
to New York, right?

Well, that was the plan,
but I've been thinking,

I don't have to go
back right away.

Maybe I stick around
for a couple more days,

at least through New Year's.

We could spend
Christmas together.

Spending Christmas with you

would be the
greatest gift of all.

Oliver, I really,
really, really like you.

And these last few days have
been absolutely amazing.

But, how could we
make this work?

This?

Yeah, this,

this whatever it is
we have together.

Well, I'll tell
you what I think.

I think you're the most
amazing woman I've ever met

and I don't want to let you go.

And I feel the same, but,
we hardly know each other.

That's not true.

I know it's only been
a couple of days,

but I already feel
like I know you

better than people I've
known my whole life.

I want to give this a chance.

Me too.

Oh, I love this song.

Want to dance?

Um, yes.

But no, no, no, no,
no, not in front

of all these people.

It's easy, just follow my lead.

No, I really don't
know how to dance,

I'm not a dancer.

Miss Angela de Luca,

may I have the
pleasure of this dance?

You may.

[upbeat jazz version
of "The First Noel"]

♪ They looked, they
looked up and saw a star ♪

♪ Shining in the east
beyond them far ♪

♪ And to the earth,
it gave great light ♪

♪ And so it continued
both day and night ♪

♪ Oh yeah

♪ The First Noel

[phone buzzing]

I am so sorry.

It's okay, just answer it.

I'll be quick, I promise.

Okay.

Hi, Estelle.

[Estelle] Oliver,
I got your email.

- Well done.
- Thank you.

Now we need to get
you home, ASAP.

We've got meetings on the 26th.

The day after Christmas?

I was thinking I'd be spending
a couple more days here,

at least through the New Year.

No, that's out of the question

because for you, the new
year means a new office

and a new job title.

[melancholy music]

Hey.

[Oliver clears throat]

Are you okay,
is something wrong?

I have some news.

My boss offered me
the VP position.

Congratulations, that's amazing.

Yep.

But they need me to
fly back tomorrow.

Wait, tomorrow.

You just said you were
staying a few more days.

I know.

It's Christmas Eve tomorrow,

I mean you can't work
on Christmas Day.

They want me to huddle
with the lawyers

the day after Christmas so
I can hit the ground running

in the new year.

But, you said no, right?

Not exactly.

I am so, sorry, Angela,
but I really do need

to go back to New York.

Oliver, how could we
possibly make this work

between us if you can't
even stay for Christmas?

We'll figure out a way.

It's just one holiday.

Yeah, but it's Christmas,

it's not just a holiday.

You said it yourself, you were
gonna work through Christmas

and I was hoping that
would change, but...

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

I meant what I said.

These last few days
have been amazing

and Rome is a magical place

and I think we both got
caught up in the fantasy

that we could make it work.

And I meant what I said.

I do feel like I know you.

You're an amazing person and I
want to see where this goes.

Yeah, but Oliver,
that's not realistic.

I mean, we live
5,000 miles apart.

You have your life, I have mine.

So what are you saying?

I'm saying I wish we
lived in the same city.

I wish we lived in the same
country, but, we don't, Oliver,

and that's not gonna
change anytime soon.

The truth is, I don't want a
long distance relationship.

I don't see how we
have any other choice.

Sure we do. We can be grateful
for the time that we
had together

and we can be friends.

Friends?

Um...

I have to get up early
in the morning, so ah,

I'm gonna say good night.

Merry Christmas, Oliver.

Angela.

[mellow music]

[trunk slams]

[melancholy music]

[phone ringing]

[Oliver] Hi, Angela,
it's Oliver.

Would you call me back, please?

I really need to talk to you.

[melancholy music]

[phone buzzing]

Angela.

[Estelle] No, it's not Angela,

it's your boss.

Sorry, Estelle.

You all packed and ready?

Yeah, I'm on the red eye,

but I gotta meet Luigi

at a Christmas
caroling concert first.

That's fine. But you're meeting
with the lawyers

the day after Christmas

and then the
marketing team in LA.

Sounds like a busy New Year.

You better sleep on that plane

'cause you're gonna hit the
ground running when you're back.

There's something I want
to talk to you about.

Oh no!

Hey, Estelle, Estelle.

Oliver?

Oliver.

[Fransceca speaking Italian]

He's leaving.

I thought you two had the
[speaks Italian],

the thunderbolt for each other.

I thought so too, but,

well, Oliver's headed
back to New York.

I let myself get carried away.

I mean, I knew he was
only here for a few days.

Well, you had a
difficult year, Angela.

There is a new year,
right around the corner.

Yes, a new year and ah,

maybe it's time for some change.

What do you mean?

A friend of mine
called this morning

and asked me if I was interested

in going back to
Seattle for work.

And what about your
new business here?

I don't know how real that is.

I don't have any investors yet.

And what about Oliver?

He made his choice.

It wasn't me.

I've known you for
five years, Angela.

And in that time,
I've never seen you

look at a man the way
you look at Oliver.

Life is short, Angela.

And love, love doesn't
come along every day.

I never said
anything about love.

You didn't have to.

Francesca, I've barely
known him a week

and I feel like I've
known him my whole life.

It was the same
for me and Pietro.

But not everybody is so luck.

Not everybody find
someone to love

but if you do, you need to
take him with both hands

and never let him go.

I messed up, I feel
like I ruined it.

No, you made a mistake.

And now you can fix it.

Call him, call Oliver.

- I should call him.
- Yes.

Okay.

Ah, okay.

Are there any quick phone
repair shops near the hotel?

No.

Okay, well, thank you very much.

- Oliver!
- Margaret.

Hey, we tried to call you.

Phone's dead, dropped
it in the sink.

We heard about your
deal, congrats.

And your promotion.

Figured you'd be on your
way back to New York

to open the champagne.

Not just yet.

I understand that Angela
pitched her business plan

to you yesterday.

She was very impressive.

I really like her, Oliver.

And I can tell
she likes you too.

Margaret, stop.

Leave the man alone.

A woman knows these things.

So, you're on your
way to the airport?

First, I'm meeting Luigi at
the Christmas caroling concert

in St. Peter's Square.

We wanted to see that too, but,

shopping took too long and
there's not enough time.

It starts in less than an hour.

And don't you have
a plane to catch?

I'm gonna try to catch both.

Really?
Well, see ya back in New York.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

If you really want to go
to the Christmas concert,

I'm sure we can figure it out.

Not with the traffic.

Oliver's gonna be late
to meet Luigi there.

We have no chance.

So, how about we drop these off

and get us a Christmas c*ck?

[suspenseful music]

[Margaret and Jack chatting]

Margaret, Jack, perfect!

Have you seen Oliver?

Oh, you just missed him,
he left a few minutes ago.

I've tried calling,
he's not answering.

Oh, his phone's dead.

Was he headed to the airport?

Yeah, no, he's on his way
to St. Peter's Square first.

- For the concert?
- Yes, he's meeting Luigi there.

Thank you so much.

Oh, you'll never make
it with the traffic.

That's what Vespas are for.

Wait!

We wanna come too.

We do?

Hurry up, Jack.

Let's go.

[upbeat music]

[motors humming]

Oh, we'll never find
him in this crowd.

You know what?

I gave him a GPS button
on our first day.

He's this way.

[choir singing "Adeste Fideles"]

Excuse.

Sorry.
Oliver!

Oliver!

Angela, what are you doing here?

How did you find me?

You still have your
GPS tracking device.

I'm so happy you're here.

Listen, I know you're
on your way to the airport

but I really need
to talk to you.

[choir singing]

It's magic.

So beautiful.

I want to apologize for
walking out on you last night.

You don't need to apologize.

Yes, I do. And I'm sorry for not
answering your calls this
morning.

It's okay, I understand.

I know we've only known
each other a few days

and in some ways, we hardly
know each other at all

but I feel so connected to you

and I don't want to
lose that feeling.

I don't want to lose you.

I don't want to lose you either.

I want to see where this goes

and if having a long
distance relationship is hard

then it's hard.

I mean nothing good
ever came easy.

But I say it's worth it,
I want to give this a shot.

Well...

Angela?

You delivered quite
the Christmas miracle.

The singing was divine,
thank you.

It was my pleasure.

Tell her, honey.

We've looked at
your business plan

and we want to invest with you.

That's amazing.

Oh my goodness, that is amazing.

Thank you so much.

Angela, congratulations.

I'm so happy for you.

I don't want you to leave.

I may not have to.

Are you going back
to New York tonight?

Hmm, three coins in the Trevi
Fountain said otherwise.

Remember, one coin
brings you back to Rome,

two coins brings you romance,

and three coins...

Leads you to true love.

Angela, I appreciate you trying

to make our relationship
work long distance

but I don't want
to be away from you

not even for a minute.

So, I spoke to Estelle and Luigi

and I'll be running
Luigi's company from here.

[speaking Italian]

It might be a little bit
of a change of pace for me

but I think a change
will do me good.

But what about being VP?

That was your dream job.

Yeah, but it was
missing one thing.

What?

You.

Um, can I show you something?

Sure.

Just right over here.

And, this is the spot.

What spot?

The spot from the
photo you showed me

of your parents standing
in St. Peter's Square.

The Christmas tree
was just to their left

so they would have been
standing right here.

You're right.

This is the spot my parents
stood in 40 years ago.

It's amazing.

I think it's a sign.

I told you the city's magical.

So are you.

[soaring music]

[upbeat music]