Christmas in Paris (2019)

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My heartbeat feels

Your love around me

Il bat si fort

pour m'annoncer

I know that Santa's almost

La plus belle

nouvelle de I'an

I know that Santa's

almost here

Santa's almost here, hey

Jingle Bells!

Hey Kate. What's up?

The trees are arriving

and I don't have

the layout that you sent me.

Once they're up, they're up.

I'm not moving them.

They were supposed

to come at 9:30.

I anticipate a lot

with these tree guys

but being early is never

something to worry about.

Especially not two hours early.

They must be motivated by

the spirit of Christmas.

I'm on my way.

Just, tell them to

go get a coffee.

Ca, c'est pas mal.

Merci beaucoup,

Jeff, pour le vol.

Reposez-vous bien et profitez

de ces quelque jours.

Vous aussi.

Bonjour Monsieur Lucas.

Have you arrived

at the photo sh**t?

Apologies Kate.

I've been delayed

thanks to a blizzard.

I've just landed in Montana.

I really wanted you to

come to the sh**t today.

We're sh**ting one

of our products.

You know, just to

observe, see how we work

before stepping in front

of the camera yourself.

Unfortunately, I think I

will miss this opportunity

to see how your people work.

Well even we Fortunes

can't beat Mother Nature.

Perhaps you'll get

there before they wrap.

Precisely. The car

should be waiting for me.

I'll be there as soon as I can.

Okay, well you get

yourself here safely.

And we'll launch right into

our fragrance partnership

when you arrive.

And I'll try to put the

sh**t back, if I can.

A bientot!

A bientot.

How's my favorite art

director this morning?

Great. I get to meet

Lucas Beaudin today.

Yes. Right.

Lucas has been delayed.

So we're going to have to

push the photo sh**t back.

I really want him

to see how we work.

Oh. Well people are already

working on the set,

but I can probably push

it back an hour or two.

Good. We'll meet with him

on the fragrance partnership after that.

I want that deal closed.

There he is at his nightclub in Paris.

And on his vineyard.

His life is a party every night.

Yeah, but those are

solid investments.

I mean, in addition

to his tech assets,

his winery has great terroir.

His wines, they win awards.

I know, I captured

everything in my mood boards.

I think he's perfect for you.

No, this is

just strictly business.

First of all, my clubbing

shoes are a little dusty.

And second of all, my

age, I'm more like his...

Aunt.

Oh well. Let's talk about

our favorite subject.

Christmas!

I've rescued the trees.

And I'll have

everything in place

as soon as we clear out the

greenhouse after the sh**t.

Ah good, yes.

About that, I was wondering

if you could just stand in?

Because our model is

grounded in New York.

No chance.

You helped me put my

modeling career behind me.

It was time.

We agreed.

I know. But you still

have those perfect lips.

And I always will.

It's just a few hours.

New York. Snowstorm. Grounded.

But the Sugarplum

Celebration is my priority.

December 26th is coming up fast.

It's not like I have forgotten.

I mean, it's the second best

day of the year after Christmas.

And you always make that

look so beautiful, Robin.

Your guests have very

high expectations.

I have to make this party

even better than last years.

By the way,

thank you for live streaming

the whole event this year.

No pressure.

At all.

Well if I can throw a hot

ticket Christmas party

like my annual

Sugarplum Celebration

and get social hits for our

company at the same time...

Why wouldn't I?

Pretty please?

No. Just no.

Not these lips.

Okay, fine.

Well...

Just send everybody home then.

Tell them all good bye.

Call the photographer,

and the makeup artist,

and the hairstylist,

that we don't need them.

Oh, and your inspiration

for the greenhouse,

you know, it's all for naught.

Fine.

For the test sh**t only.

How can I say no to my Boss and

my Godmother at the same time?

Well you can't.

I am so glad that the company,

and the lip gloss and

I, can count on you.

Merry Christmas.

Christmas is coming!

Lucas. It's Gerald Fortune.

I...

Lucas!

Lucas!

Ah, let me guess.

A beautiful woman, uh.

You should see what they

do for Christmas here!

Is she a model?

Don't...

Don't what?

Judge you?

I judge you because you forget

that a beautiful woman...

Is also a real woman, darling.

I know that.

I sometimes just forget.

When she's exceptionally

beautiful.

And I've seen her as the Face of

Fortune on a hundred billboards.

Wow!

Do you still think you will

come home for Christmas Eve?

I heard that in

Montana next week

the weather will be

well below freezing.

You could get frostbite.

Ne t'inquiete pas, Maman.

I won't be here more than a few days.

Don't worry.

I know.

You are importing

wine into the U.S.

and the publicity you

will get from the perfume

will double your media

exposure and drive your brand.

Apparently, my son's a 'brand'.

Apparently, this 'brand'

is about to go global.

Darling, you're in the city where

your biological father lives.

This could be a good

chance to meet him.

I am my own man, Maman.

I haven't needed

him in the past.

I don't need him now.

Ah la la la la...

All this ambition.

I wish you'd gotten it from me.

Maman.

Allez. Bisous.

Bisous.

Dressed a little fancy for

the weather, don't you think?

The Face of Fortune.

Former.

Former Face of Fortune.

Come warm up.

Great. We're ready for

our last look everyone.

Ah, no. Over there.

Great. Let's see

our test shots.



- Ready?

- Yes.

All right.

So good.

Yes.

Play with the dress.

Show the gloss.

Just like that again.

Amazing!

Ah, yes. Play with it!

One more with the shoulder.

Incredible. That's the one.

Phenomenal.

Let's check these out.

Very beautiful.

Well, I guess.

We must have met in Paris?

Unlikely. We seem to have run

in very different crowds.

You are spectacular in your ads.

I really like number

eight, Jessie.

Are you producing today too?

Well no.

I'm the Head of Art Direction

for Fortune Industries.

And sometimes

pinch hitter model.

I used to like modeling

but I love the creativity

behind the art of

advertising, photography,

campaign creation, so much more.

Impressive. So why were

you pinch hitting?

Our model's stuck in

New York due to weather.

I can never say no to Kate.

Especially at Christmas.

She has a particular way

of charming everyone

into bending to her will.

Especially family.

So you're related?

Not by blood but by godparent.

She was my Mom's best friend.

Was?

Have they fallen out?

No, not like that.

My Mother passed away.

I'm sorry.

I overstepped.

I thought Kate was coming here

but she must've gotten

caught up on a call.

I'll take you to her when

we're done the sh**t.

- Thank you.

- Okay.

All right. We're going to do a couple more.

It's right this way.

Ah!

Bonjour, Lucas!

Bonjour.

Parlerons-nous francais?

Oh, English is fine,

Ms. Fortune.

Evidemment.

Although I really should

practice my French more.

But it's better than

my Mandarin, so...

And call me Kate.

And we are celebrating!

We are celebrating our

partnership and Christmas.

Stay with us Robin.

Merci.

Cheers.

Enchant.

And welcome.

Merci.

So, you've read my proposal.

Fortune Industries is branching

into Europe with its first...

Men's fragrance.

Very smart.

It will help to grow

your top line in Europe.

You need that.

So you've done your homework

on Fortune Industries.

What can I say, I like

research, I like numbers.

I know what I need to know

about Fortune Family.

And I like your personal brand.

Your nightclub.

Your winery.

And your team does social

media night and day.

And now your business is at the

point, were if you to expand

to the U.S. market, you either

need a major marketing effort

here in the States, or voila,

join forces with a men's

fragrance and let what we plan

for advertising do

the heavy lifting.

True, I want to expand my

brand in the U.S. and beyond.

And on that note,

I need the numbers you're

committing to the advertising.

Well, that depends on

if you'll finally agree

that it's your image

and not your club

that will be what the

campaign focuses on.

Yes, I understand that

will be part of the price

I'll be paying.

But I have to admit, the deal

was too attractive to refuse.

And you've turned

us down in the past.

But I'm not my brother Gerald.

The deal works.

And I don't go into

a business to fail.

Neither do I.

Ever since Gerald got sick and

I took control of this company,

I've been expanding it.

How is Gerald doing?

He's tough as nails.

And 100 percent behind this.

For Fortune Industries, men's

fragrance is the new frontier.

You remind me a lot of him.

I am nothing like that man.

Beaudin for Men.

It's all about you.

Astute. Savvy.

Why the sudden interest?

The time is right.

Male fragrance sales

are skyrocketing.

And your personal brand

speaks to that mysterious,

successful business man that

women love and men want to be.

We can benefit

your core business.

And you can benefit ours.

It's a win win.

But I think we both know

that our interest

in you isn't sudden.

It's purely business to me.

I lend my image to

my brand every day.

Your social media support

is pure brilliance.

My team is excellent.

Ah, you're being humble.

It's perfect.

Your product blended with

a just enough of your

personality to legitimize

the connection.

That's an interesting

choice of words.

Whether it's my wine,

my club, I curate it.

And I control it.

Yes. Clear.

You wouldn't be a successful

entrepreneur if you didn't.

I need final approval

on the creative

and the product quality.

And I need final approval

on manufacturing

and the international roll out.

Agreed.

Agreed!

Fastest negotiation ever.

So, Lucas, has Robin

given you the tour?

Ah a little.

The greenhouses are enchanting.

The greenhouses.

Those have been

Robin's playhouse

since she was a little girl.

Her Mother loved flowers.

And that's probably why

her art direction includes

so much lovely greenery

and flowing bouquets.

Especially at Christmas time.

For her Foyer this year,

it's been inspired by

the 'Magic of Paris'.

That magic is close to my heart.

And to yours, I'm sure?

Oh, not so much anymore.

I've discarded all of

my Parisian dreams,

thanks to not one but

two French husbands.

Those dreams are

all Robin's now.

Well, I have to re-schedule

the campaign photographer

to tomorrow afternoon, so we've

booked you at the Hiltshire.

Excuse me, I have to

go make those calls.

I will email you the schedule.

Sure. Thank you.

Je dois y aller aussi.

Oh, thank you so much.

And I will have my staff get you

a more appropriate winter coat.

Oh. Okay.

Thank you.

- Au revoir.

- Au revoir.

Gerald?

You're my brother and I love

you, but -

Yes, he's here.

I just met with him.

And you know the only reason

I could have gotten him here

so quickly was to jump

the g*n and set up

the campaign photography

without the deal signed.

I had to give up

product and creative.

So you're welcome.

What do I think of him?

I think your apple hasn't

fallen far from the tree,

that's what I think.

Oh, yes. Our tree.

I stand corrected.

He's a lot like us.

I like him.

I think I've met my

match and then some.

Just remember who

got him here - me.

And who needs to

speak with him - you.

So, this baton has been passed.

Great job today, Jessie.

Thank you so much.

And I'll see you at the sh**t.

- Yeah.

- All right.

You look ridiculous.

When in Montana...

Kate insisted.

You live here.

Would you be able to recommend

a restaurant for dinner?

Ah, Eileen's.

It never disappoints.

Any chance you can

join me tonight.

Ha! No thank you.

Here's my card.

Now that I have creative

approval, we need to talk.

I reviewed the mood boards.

They don't work for me.

Not a problem.

Send me your notes.

Where do I even start?

Frivolity. Excess.

Portraying my life as

pointless, immature, shallow.

You're saying I need to

re-think the whole direction?

Yes, I am.

The creative doesn't

align with me personally.

I'm saying you don't

know me at all.

I'm saying you should postpone.

And I'm saying that nicely.

Dinner?

Ah, let's make it breakfast.

Eight a.m. tomorrow.

My hotel.

Hey Becca.

Come out to Karaoke tonight!

I am just looking at what a

crack social media team can do.

You need to come

out once in a while!

I miss your terrible singing.

Please say you'll come.

Next week.

I promise.

Have fun.

Hey there, Prince.

Hey.

Are you the best Prince

Charming there ever was?

How's my birdie?

I'm fine, Dad.

Oh no. You're not fine.

Come here.

Give me a hug.

So. Is it work?

Or is it personal?

Or just life in general?

Oh, it's work.

Someone didn't like my

vision for a campaign today.

No! That's not possible.

True, though.

"Not aligned with

me personally".

Oh, okay. So you don't

understand this person then?

Harsh, Dad.

No. He's just pulling rank. Because he can.

Well is he right?

Maybe.

You like to get right

to the tough stuff.

I do what I can.

Well, you might have a point.

Possibly he's coming from

a deeper level on this.

Maybe he's not as

superficial as I thought.

People thought

you were superficial

when you were a model.

Right?

I mean, you're a human being,

but people didn't see that.

Most people kind of assume

that models are a little flaky.

And I just did

that to a handsome

French night club owner.

Oh!

Yeah, I walked away from

being the Face of Fortune

because it never represented

who I truly was.

I think that's where

I was going with this.

He's not his brand image.

That's his team.

He's, he's smart.

Okay. Now this guy definitely

sounds interesting.

And I need to apologize.

And re-think.

Thanks, Dad.

Your hugs cure all.

Best Dad ever.

Oh. Well. I try.

You know I'm a

pretty good listener.

And I've noticed that these

last three weeks that you've

missed Karaoke night

with your friends.

Come on!

You've got to get there.

Go, have some fun.

I will.

But tonight, I have a

date with my Prince.

Are you going to ride

out to your Mom's marker?

Yeah. I need to be

there sometimes.

It helps me think.

Yeah, I know.

It's been a very

difficult year for us.

It's our first

Christmas without her.

I miss her every day, Dad.

I do too.

You know, it was the way

that she showed us love

at this time of year.

I mean, she just made us

both feel very very special.

And she succeeded too.

I'm trying to get in the

spirit to honor her.

But sometimes I

still get so sad.

Hey, come here.

Now, you're going

to get out there.

I don't care if it's

Karaoke or riding horses.

But you're going to

start having some fun.

I'll sing it from the saddle.

I love you, sweetheart.

I love you too, Dad.

Somewhere deep inside we both knew

We wouldn't have forever

Even when it

feels like we do

Sometimes it can be

hard to quite believe

Things wouldn't be

the golden way

Like they used to be

One day either you or me

We will search

for the other one

And where we used to

be there will only be

I miss you Mom.

Just a memory.

Famous tycoon Gerald Fortune is finally

going public with his

long battle with cancer.

I don't owe you a call.

I don't owe you anything.

Someone must miss his

Maman to be calling me

so early in the morning.

Oh, desole.

I should have checked the time.

It's all right.

I was up feeding the cat.

For our Christmas,

family Christmas,

do you want me to bring

anything? I don't know.

Lucas, I know you did

not call me at this hour

to talk about Christmas plans.

Have you seen him?

No.

I'm sure that you

have questions.

Otherwise you wouldn't

be in Montana at all.

And definitely not

visiting aunt Kate.

Yeah.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe a part of me is

a little bit curious.

I'm sure.

And perhaps for one moment

you could think about

where your talent for

business comes from. Hmm?

It's too little, it's too late.

He missed a lot of your

life, but it's not too late.

He's your Father, Lucas.

He's nothing.

Maman, I'm sorry.

My lawyer's calling.

And a very Merry Christmas

to you, young lady.

Merry Christmas to

you, too, Santa.

Do the elves have

everything ready?

h* h* h*!

Good morning, Robin.

Coffee?

Please.

Coffee please.

Lucas, I want to sincerely

apologize to you

for making assumptions

about you for the campaign.

Thank you.

I like the way

you start the day.

I just went with the

lowest common denominator

of your nightclub-and-wine

playboy persona.

I didn't take the time to

dig beneath the surface

and get to know who

you really are.

I went with the obvious.

I suppose it is obvious.

But this is not the

full truth about me.

I know, it's

superficial, one note.

There's no depth, no

complexity to my art direction.

The games room, playing

poker, stark lighting.

Over-used stereotypes

of masculinity.

What? Do you mean this

man is "a player"?

Well. If your social

media is to be believed.

But there's more

to me than that.

Passion for business.

Drive.

I love Christmas.

And I can't wait to

celebrate with my Mom.

I'm happy when I'm

walking, out on my land

or in the back streets of Paris.

I hear you.

I know, it sounds kind of

strange because I've never

actually lived there,

but I feel homesick

for the streets of Paris.

Long walks, observing life.

It's very French.

I must've been there

a hundred times

because of my modeling.

And my Mom was always with me.

We hung out all day and night.

But we never had time to

actually see the city.

It was always airports, taxis,

dressing rooms, runways.

C'est dommage.

A pity?

Yes and no.

I loved modeling.

All work and no play.

That is a pity.

That was a long time ago.

I still dream of

finding the time

to go back there and

wander, explore.

Enough about me.

It's you I need to get to know

if we're going to pull this off.

I need to understand what it

is you want to represent.

Well, I like to know the

person I'm working with

so let's agree that the

best course of action

is to get to know each

other a little more

than what the glossy ads

and the insta feeds show us.

Fine. We should schedule

more time then.

Later today? Four?

I will have the

limousine pick you up.

Oh no.

My place.

We're doing this on my terms.

You know what you want.

I like it.

Honestly?

I never lie to

anyone I'm dating.

Well, we're not dating.

Are you seeing anyone?

Not at the moment.

There are some crummy guys.

Some nice ones. But even

then, they were just nice.

None for the long term.

I can't find the right

woman to begin with.

I feel like women

are interested in

my public persona not

the person I really am.

It's not really the winner's

circle for either of us.

Four p.m.

I'll send the address.

Oh, and I know what you should

get your Mom for Christmas.

You haven't even met her.

She's a Mom, isn't she?

Yes, she'll love it.

Come here.



I love Santa Claus

And all of his reindeer

Swinging round the world

Spreading Christmas cheer

On the roof he's up

In the chimney down

Moving presents all around

So look out

Here comes Santa Claus.

Easy on the Christmas

tree tinsel.

We're going for

classy not cabaret.

Oh, watch the top of that tower.

And for the last time, no mimes.

Kate throws her show-stopping

Sugarplum Celebration

every year on the 26th.

And neither rain nor

snow nor hail nor sleet

will stop me from

making it perfect.

And the tree is all mine.

Jingle bells, jingle bells...

Ah! Your artistry never

ceases to amaze me.

Your Mother would be so proud.

Thank you.

She inspired all of this.

We loved being in

Paris together.

This just came for you.

Oh.

For your tree in the foyer.

Paris is filled with romance.

Montana is filled with sweaters.

From, Santa.

Ah, it's cute.

I'll find the

perfect place for it.

Maybe on my Dad's tree.

You do understand that Lucas

is flirting with you, right?

And you know the

devastating year I've had.

The last thing I need is a

French millionaire

playboy in my heart.

And how's it that I even

know one of those anyway?

It sounds ridiculous

saying the words

"French millionaire playboy".

And what exactly is not

positive about that?

It's kind of funny.

I'm just not ready yet.

Back to work.

Meet me in the stables.

No white dress tonight?

Despite what you saw

at work yesterday,

I don't do formal wear.

Somehow you look perfect

in anything you put on.

Thanks, but this fits me best.

You could use

another layer or two.

- So we're actually...

- What?

Going out on a one

horse open sleigh?

One horse. Sleigh.

So my favorite place to be is

wherever there are horses.

Lucas - meet Prince.

Prince.

My favorite place to be is

wherever there are c*ck.

I dressed for dinner.

I thought you'd like a

real Montana experience.

A legendary sleigh ride.

And I can hear a little

bit more about France

while I show you my world.

Be careful around the horses.

I'll be back in a minute.

Thanks!

Right!

Harder than I expected.

Hey Betty.

Hi there, my friend.

Prince, right?

I did not see that coming.

I'm impressed!

Do you want me to harness

him or find us some blankets?

You're speaking my language.

The blanket box is in the back.

Merci.

What's

going on around here, bud.

You're such a good boy.

A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells Jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh what fun it is to ride in

a one horse open sleigh Hey!

Jingle bells Jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh

- Hey there!

- Hey!

Come in!

How was your sleigh ride?

I loved the sleighing.

I actually don't have a

chance to be on horses

as much as I'd like.

Yeah? You just make yourself

right at home. Okay?

This is all kind of new

to me because Robin,

she never invites anyone here.

Dad!

That's an honor, I assure you.

Yeah, okay.

Right back.

I hope you like sugar.

This is the icing.

We use that to stick the

walls and the roof together.

Kind of like mortar.

The icing helps to hide

the burnt bits, too.

What can't you do with

that stuff? Right?

So, you take this.

Put it on the top?

Yeah.

Wishes come true the

same time every year

When every light twinkles

and you're filled with cheer

Since long long ago

we've been hoping for snow

As we cuddle the

whole night through

On the night

when dreams come true

That's my first gingerbread house.

No?

We don't normally

make them in France.

Really?

It's beautiful.

I can see the Notre

Dame Cathedral.

Well it would be, with

some good lighting.

So, tell me something

about Robin.

Preferably

embarrassing and funny.

Okay. Well, firstly,

she's very motivated.

She's passionate.

I mean, she was with her

schooling, her modeling,

and then her career.

And secondly, she loves

animals. So sweet.

When she was two, she was

obsessed with chickens,

in a weird sort

of way. Baaak!

So embarrassing!

Third, she's kind

of a date fumbler.

Yeah, I don't know

what's wrong with her.

- Dad!

- It's just so sad.

Maybe we could focus on my

competitive riding days.

Allow me! Allow me guys!

Are you seeing this?

I'm admitting defeat.

I have tried but I cannot

find a single fault.

Well, please tell me you

will not fumble this.

I was counting

on you to fumble it.

At the least, you could

give him a hard time!

Honey? A hard time?

The guy does dishes.

That's Robin on a family trip.

Oh, and there she is with

her braces that she just

loved so much, she

didn't want removed.

Isn't that right?

Do you have any

with crimped hair?

Oh yeah!

When will this end?

Who is this lovely lady?

That's my late wife, Veronica.

Oh, elle est tres belle.

Yes, she was beautiful.

Umm. If you'll excuse me.

I'm going to give you

two some alone time.

Loosing someone is hard.

Last year must have been

tough on you and your Dad.

It was.

It still is.

You must miss her a lot.

I do.

She gave me everything.

My love for horses.

My love for flowers.

I am who I am because of her.

She sounds like a

wonderful woman.

I wish I could have met her.

She saw the best in people.

She made you want to be better.

She would've seen right

through all that stuff

that's out there about you.

Unlike me.

Hey. It's easy not

to see the real me.

Sometimes it's convenient for me

to hide behind my public image.

It keeps people at arm's length.

Although I'm

getting tired of it.

When I saw your impression

of me in the campaign...

No, it made me think

about what I want

the next phase of my life to be.

I want the campaign

to reflect that.

To reflect you.

I want you to see

who I really am.

My Mom would've loved you.

I mean, she loved France.

In fact, it was our dream.

We had plans to travel.

She will always be with you.

Will you stop saying

all the right things.

I'm really starting to...

And I think she

would have loved you

even more than my Dad does.

We were going to go

to Paris this Christmas

and see all the sights.

It's so hard this year...

Hey.

I think...

Yes?

We should call it a night.

Okay.

Robin.

Thank you.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Merry day before Christmas Eve!

I think Kate's in her office.

I already signed

the deal with her.

I'm here for you.

I wanted to thank you for

a great time yesterday.

And, I brought you

a little something.

A 'farewell' gift, if you will.

You're leaving?

Tonight.

Back to Paris.

I promised my Mom I'd

be home for Christmas.

Right.

It's beautiful.

It'll go perfectly on the tree.

Well, I should get back to work.

After this I have to

start on the mood boards

for the campaign.

I'll be ready to

present some new ideas

to you as soon as you're back.

Great.

Au revoir Robin.

I could use some help.

From a Paris

expert, if you will.

Avec plaisir.

Impressively researched.

Ha! Very funny.

Oh here. I need you to

taste this mulled wine.

Thank you.

And tell me if tastes like

it really does at the

Christmas markets.

Mmm.

Bravo.

- Good!

- Yeah.

You read my mind.

This is my favorite

part of the holidays.

Oh look!

I actually found...

Macaron decorations.

And real candles.

Okay, real-ish. They're

battery operated for safety,

but the mood is the same.

I've never seen anyone so

passionate about tree garnish.

And the piece de resistance...

Pearls!

I see.

So what do you say?

Want to help me decorate?

Let's do this.



I was ready to celebrate

Another party

for the holidays

Snow is falling what a

perfect sight to see

I couldn't have

imagined better

Oh oh oh

Until I walked into the room

and it just hit me then

My wish came true when I

found you on Christmas

I found my love at Christmas

Wow.

It's beautiful.

One more thing.

My Mom made this for me

when I was little girl.

A beautiful Christmas

robin for her Robin.

It's perfect.

There.

Now it's perfect.

Any way you can delay your

plane for a few hours

so we can go downtown

and have lunch?

Sure.

Really?

You said it.

It's my plane.

- It can go anytime.

- Right.

For a minute there, I forgot

you weren't a real person.

Very funny.

Isn't that better than

any fancy French pastry?

It is. But because

I'm eating it here.

It's a Montana classic.

Same with our stew.

I think this new venture

is going to bring

me back here a lot.

Did Kate pay you to say that?

No, I'm serious.

Are you ready for your flight?

Ah. I hate to leave.

I'm not ready to

say goodbye to you

but I made a promise I'd

be home for Christmas.

I don't want you to go either.

But family is important.

Come with me.

To Paris?

- Yes.

- Well...

Because you're right.

Christmas in Paris is magical.

It would be an honor

to share it with you.

Plus you can get

to know my world.

You know, inspiration

for the sh**t.

Just pick up and go?

Ah. Well, ah...

To see the real you in Paris

would help me with

my mood boards.

To see the real you in

your natural element.

I'll keep the jet fueled.

And you can go home any time.

I'm sorry.

You probably have

plans with your Father.

He's actually going to his

brother's for Christmas.

To get away.

He'd miss me, but

he'd understand.

Okay.

Check please!

We are going to Paris!

Le Champs-lyses

Le Muse d'Orsay

A caf au lait for two

They all are among

the wondrous things

My Paris is you

It's even more beautiful.

Than the moments I remember.

You showed me your world.

I show you mine.

My Mom loved the gardens

but we never got to spend

any real time there.

I'll take you there first.

Paris awaits!



You glow under

the moonlit sky

By the Moulin Rouge

This is one of the many

tree-lined streets of Paris.

It's concept came from...

Andr le Notre.

Wow!

His other works included the

design of gardens and parks

at Chantilly, Fontainebleau,

Saint-Germain

and of course Versailles.

Of course!

His contributions to planning

were also very significant.

At the Tweet... Twee...

Tuileries.

Twee... Twee... Tuileries.

He extended the westward vista,

which later became the

avenue of the Champs-lyses.

Wow, well, I see you definitely

did your Paris research.

No research.

That was straight

up from my Mom.

Show off.

So. This is one

of my favorite gardens.

When things at the office

are a bit too much,

I come here to think.

And when it really snows,

it looks...

Magnifique!

I'm trying to picture it.

You, strolling along, all

alone, having a think.

You know, it's customary to kiss

in front of the

Centauresse et Faune.

Well, you could be making

that up, but I'll take it!

Avant que I'amour nous pren-ne

Par la main

Et toi et moi

Le coeur muet

j'errais sans but

De ville en ville

de rue en rue

Faute d'avoir trouv

le bon chemin

Mais un jour le soleil

C'est lev pour moi

Quand je t'ai vu

Si beau, si fort

Cheveux au vent.

Enfin, j'allais pouvoir

Aller de I'avant

Bien I'abri, blottie,

entre tes bras...

Am I actually taking

a leisurely stroll

along the Seine?

Finally? And not just

driving by in a taxi.

You look natural.

Are you sure you're

not Parisian?

Everything about this

city is so romantic!

Thank you for bringing me here.

And making all my

dreams come true.

I wish this dream

would never end.

I could stay here forever.

Well, we could stay in

my flat in the city.

But I think not.

I want to show you

another side of France.

You like family, right?

Uh huh.

- Let's go.

- Okay.

Here we are.

It's like being in a painting.

This is where I grew up.

Ah, la douceur du foyer.

There's no place like home.

Maman!

Lucas!

Il y a belle lurette!

And I have your Christmas wish.

Maman je te presente... Robin.

En fin! Une petite amie!

I go get the luggage.

Finally. He brings

home a girl.

It's so nice to meet

you, Madame Beaudin.

Ah, please, call me Camille.

Make yourself at home.

You didn't have to

go through all this trouble.

Oh! Trouble? No.

This is what we always

do on Christmas Eve.

We celebrate!

Well, it's gorgeous.

And so elaborate.

Plus important, c'est delicieux.

Delicious.

We always have a traditional

Christmas dinner

on Christmas Eve.

And on Christmas Day

is just for presents.

Tell me everything!

One year, Lucas's Uncle Thomas,

dressed up as Pere Noel.

Poor Lucas was so

afraid of the beard.

He hide, he cried.

He cried so much

that he ended up...

What's the word? Umm...

Blah!

Maman! Robin doesn't

want to know that stuff.

Oh yes I do!

Oh la la. And then my poor

boy had an asthma attack.

Oh, I didn't know

you have asthma.

Only when I'm upset

or really stressed.

I'm good.

Each time he wheezed, I would

sit beside him and worry.

Maman, you're wonderful.

Cheers to Camille.

Sant!

Sant!

Sant!

Thanks again for

a lovely dinner.

Oh, thank you so

much for coming.

Your son can be very persuasive.

I have never seen him so happy.

You are the first girlfriend

he's ever brought to meet me.

- Really?

- Uh huh.

I figured there

must've been many.

No. Just you.

Oh perhaps a little girl in

kindergarten named Charlotte.

I'm so happy he brought you.

Bonne nuit.

Good night.

Hey Dad.

Merry Christmas from

far away! h* h* h*!

Your Uncle Jeff says 'Hello'!

So how's Paris?

I just had to follow my heart.

Yeah, of course you did.

You know, your Mom and I,

we almost got married

on our first date.

We drove around Las Vegas

looking for a chapel

but they were all booked.

She'd get so embarrassed

every time I tell that story.

I miss her something awful.

Me too.

I see her everywhere here.

She'd want us to be

happy for the holidays.

Yeah, I keep trying.

Merry Christmas, Dad.

I'll be back by the

time you get home.

Say 'hi' to Uncle Jeff.

I will.

Merry Christmas, sweetheart. Love you.

I love you too.

I'm in France, Mom.

For Christmas Eve.

Hello?

Hello Robin.

It's Gerald Fortune.

I'm glad you slept well.

I did.

It was so comfortable.

Oh!

- Merry Christmas!

- Joyeux Noel!

Joyeux Noel!

It smells delicious.

You haven't cooked in years!

It's about time.

It's part of your

Christmas present, Maman.

Although I'm still full

from your feast last night.

Oh la la.

What do you say if we open

presents after we eat?

Presents? There's presents?

You're funny.

When has Pere Noel ever

forgotten about you? Hmm?

la table.



Oh! Look at this!

We wish you a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year



Good tidings we bring

to you and your kin

We wish you a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

We are so grateful

for our Christmas bounty.

So, what do you have

planned for today?

I have a surprise for Robin.

Are you up for a drive?

A drive along the French

countryside with you?

Sounds terrible.

Ah, look at her!



On s'approche.

We are getting

closer to our wine.

Oh yeah.

You can see that the whole

property belongs to my family.



I can't believe this place!

Everything is just so magical.

It has its charms.

- And it's yours?

- Uh huh.

All yours?

Un plaisir non partag

n'est plaisir qu' moiti.

What does that mean?

It means this is a place

for sharing. With you.

Whoa! Does anyone

actually live here?

I live here sometimes.

But it's far from the city.

And it can get lonely.

Come, I'll show you the cellars.

I bought this vineyard

for the old vines.

They produce better wines.

But growing up not too far

away, it feels like home.

A stylish country boy.

With a vineyard.

And his own plane.

I can be a country boy

sometimes, can't I?

- You certainly can.

- Mind your head.

Let me share one of

our favorite vintages.

You'll tell me.

Cheers.

Ah.

This is stunningly delicious!

You are stunningly beautiful.

I'm really glad you

brought me here.

And I'm glad you came.

And I want you to know.

You can tell me anything.

I'd never judge you.

A part of me wants to sell

the nightclub and settle down.

And just, live on my land. Sipping wine.

Watching sunsets.

The winery could use a

visionary art director.

You don't need much

art directing here.

There's beauty

everywhere you look.

I couldn't agree more.

Lucas.

I need to tell you something.

And I also need you to

listen with an open mind

and without judgement.

Anything. It is my

Christmas present.

Gerald Fortune

called me last night.

What?

Why did he call you?

He told me the truth about

his relationship to you.

This man is nothing to me.

You have no right to

interfere with my life.

That man has no right to

interfere with my life.

Kate told him we were

spending Christmas together,

so he called.

Lucas, the man is very sick.

I don't want to hear

anything he has to say.

I know he's hurt you.

He rejected me!

I know.

All my life I've struggled

with knowing my

biological father

never wanted to get to know me.

He didn't show up.

Even once.

He has never even

acknowledged me. Nothing.

Lucas, I have known

Gerald my whole life.

He's not the same

man he was back then.

He knows how much

he's hurt others.

It's too late for me.

It's just too late.

You must be curious too

or you wouldn't have

done the deal either.

You came to see your

aunt, your family.

I know you think you're helping.

But this is my life.

Not yours.

Lucas, I'm sorry.

If this is moving way too fast,

I was just trying to help.

I never should have

said those things.

I never should have

presumed your feelings.

Or preached to you.

And, really, when

I think about it,

I don't really know

what I'm doing here.

You were right.

This is your world.

Maybe I should just

go back to mine.

Maybe it would be best.

Lucas?

Please. May we talk?

You care about her.

And she cares about you.

She doesn't have any idea.

Lucas, she has a point.

It might be good for you to

find out what he's like.

Ask any questions.

That, that... He didn't

want anything to do with me

and now he wants to

come into my life?

Gerald called me too.

That's why you suddenly

want me to meet him.

People do change, mon cher.

Allez. Chocolat chaud.

Look.

I was young and in love.

Once upon a time.

I met Gerald when I was

working as a nanny in Montana.

I thought we were

going to last forever.

I was going to tell him that

I was pregnant with you.

But then I found out that he

was not going to leave his wife.

I was so stupid.

Attends, attends.

You were going to

tell him about me?

But you never did?

You never told him?

I am so sorry.

I wanted to so much.

All those years, I

felt rejected by him.

But he didn't even

know I existed.

How could you?

When he didn't want to leave

his wife, I was so hurt.

He didn't want to have me,

so I didn't want

him to have you.

I came home pregnant with you.

And I never looked back.

And by the time Gerald

heard about you,

you were already grown.

Maman.

All these years.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry that I let you

believe that you were rejected.

And after all these

years have passed...

I was afraid to tell you

that it was my fault.

And then I realized that

depriving you of your Father

was so much worse than

depriving Gerald of his son.

I wanted to protect you.

But I hurt you instead.

I'm so sorry.

How could you keep this from me?

Let me think he abandoned me?

Believe me, if I could do

things differently, I would.

I love you.

I understand.

You hated Gerald

your whole life.

You are an adult now.

You have to let go of this

burden or it will destroy you.

I don't know, Maman.

I don't know.

Guilt carries the same weight.

It almost destroyed Gerald.

He wants to make amends

before it's too late.

I need to take some time.

Right now.

Ah. There he is.

Ca va, Jean.

Merci pour y-allez.

What happened?

I believe you saw

your future slip away

and then you passed out.

But luckily I had

my rescue inhaler.

You take it.

Robin?

Did she come back?

No. She's gone.

May I offer some

motherly advice?

Have I ever been

able to stop you?

You've had more success in business

than you could ever dream of.

I am so proud of you.

You have everything in

life you could wish for.

Everything except...

Love.

All she wanted

to do was to help.

Yes, maybe it was not her place,

but it came from the heart.

And now you're just

being stubborn.

Like your Father.

Mmm.

Mais vous vous depassez, Jean.

You're right, Maman.

Tu as raison.

I just want to meet

him on my own terms.

What? You thought I was

never going to do it?

Not without a little push.

I hate to say it, but I've

been playing the moment

I meet him in my head

for my whole life.

Will he recognize what I've

accomplished without him?

Understand that,

I don't need him.

Will he be proud of me?

It's so much easier

to push him away

than to open myself

up to rejection.

I have never seen you

take the easy way out.

I won't be able to stand

it if he rejects me again.

Lucas.

He did not reject you then.

He won't reject you now.

And Robin...

She won't refuse you either.

So, go. Get her.

She's the one.

She's the one.

Merci, Maman.

Fuel the jet.

I'm on my way.

There's one right

there by the window.

Hey Robin.

Hey Becca.

What are you doing tonight?

Washing my hair.

Walking my cat.

Want to go to a party?

The Sugar Plum Party?

Yes!

I'm going to the

Sugar Plum Party!

That's right.

That's exactly what I want.

And I want it today.

She doesn't want

to see you, Lucas.

Nothing personal, at least

not from me, anyway.

You have every right to

want to keep me away.

But I came here

to say I'm sorry.

Look, I'm sure that's genuine.

You don't mind me saying so,

I'm not sure that you

deserve my Robin.

All she wanted to do was help.

I know.

She didn't deserve that.

I had years of anger built up

and I unleashed it on her.

Well she's not here right now.

She doesn't want to see you.

I actually came

here to talk to you.

Come on in.



Hi. Thanks for coming.

Okay, Lucas.

Let's do this.

On y va.

Becca! You made it.

I thought you needed a few hugs.

More than a few. I need

as many as you can spare.

What would I do without you?

Sing Karaoke in tune, maybe?

My Mom packed you some of her

homemade Christmas caramels.

Seriously? What would I do

without you and your Mom?

And the caramels?

Let's go eat some in the back.

Cool.

I want you to talk

to Mark because...

Please excuse me.

There's my best-selling face!

Bon soir, Kate.

My handsome nephew.

Welcome to the family. Officially.

Is Robin here?

Ah, you know she'd

rather be anywhere else.

But yes, she's

here under protest.

She says it's jet lag but I

know it's something more.

But before that...

Come with me.

There's someone who's been

waiting a long time to meet you.

I'll let you two get acquainted.

Play nice.

Gerald.

Lucas. It's good to

finally set eyes on you.

You have your Mother's eyes.

Camille!

Her name is Camille.

I haven't

forgotten her. Never will.

I suppose you're angry with me.

Of course I'm angry with you.

You lied to my Mother,

and then you threw her away

and went back to your family.

And you expect us - what?

To suddenly have

a relationship now?

Because you say so?

I really don't.

I'm just an old man

who wants to meet his

son and apologize.

I apologized to Camille,

and her heart was big

enough to forgive me.

I'm here because I realized

that I'm tired of resenting you.

Good. Resentment is

a wasted emotion.

It's certainly wasted on me.

I've been following

your successes.

And your life from afar.

And for what it's worth,

I'm very proud of you.

Thank you.

Look, I don't want

or need anything

from the Fortune family.

This isn't about money.

If I thought it was,

do you think I'd try so

hard to track you down?

I just wanted to

set eyes on you,

see what kind of man you are.

So what kind of man am I?

A much better man than I am.

That's for sure.

I wasn't expecting that.

I hear you may be spending

more time in Montana

with this deal that

Kate's cooked up?

That, and, Montana

has its charms.

That it does.

You know you and I

are quite similar.

Successful, and ambitious...

Unable to commit.

I'm sorry for what I did

to your Mother. And you.

Didn't you love your wife?

Oh I did.

I just didn't appreciate

her the way I should have.

But that's where I

believe we are different.

I hope so.

I know so.

You're too smart to make

the same mistakes I did.

Maybe not the same mistakes.

But I've fallen head over

heels for someone

and I pushed her away.

I assume we're

talking about Robin.

I saw her downstairs and she

looks as beautiful as ever.

But she seemed to be

lacking that spark.

Do you want her back?

Oh, absolument.

Pour le reste de ma vie.

Alors, jamais laissez partir.

I've known Robin ever

since she was little.

And she's always had an

infinity for the color purple.

This...

was your Grandmother's.

My Mother's.

I think you could

put it to good use.

I, I couldn't.

Besides, I have my own.

It's beautiful.

But what does it mean to you?

That means...

That I know the top

jewelers in New York.

This means I know my family.

Thank you.

Do you think that I'd be

able to see you again?

Yes. I think so.

Thank you.

That's more than I expected.

More than I deserve.

How'd it go?

Better than I ever expected.

I want to thank

you for everything.

I solve problems.

That's what I do.

And this family has

a lot of problems.

- Sorry.

- Oh sure.

Here he comes.

Robin!

Don't.

I don't want to hear

what you have to say.

I'm sorry.

I behaved horribly.

Well, you're not wrong.

But I had no right

to be angry with you.

We should have talked about it.

I'm just not used

to being so open.

Well, I'm sorry too.

I'm sorry that I forced

you into a situation

that you weren't ready for.

I'm sorry that I went

to Paris with you...

Je suis fou de toi.

I'm crazy about you.

That's all I know.

Oh, please stop.

I'm here for work.

There you are, Robin.

How about you show us your

new vision for the campaign?

Ah, I'm so excited!

Sure.

Oh good. Sorry to take you

away from all the fun.

It'll just be a moment.

Come on.

It's crisp, clear-headed, real.

It's just you and your world.

It's about fresh air, and

moving through the world

exactly the way you want to.

It's inspiration for how

you curate your life.

That's the most beautiful

thing ever said

about any human being.

Well. What do you

think, Lucas?

I mean, this campaign

is so genuine.

Like the real you.

I think you're the first

person ever to see the real me.

Thank you, Robin.

So then, you approve?

Robin can set up the sh**t?

Not quite.

First, I want to sh**t at

least some of the campaign

in France for authenticity.

Second, having Robin,

the face of Fortune,

in these ads will join

our brands and family.

I want you with me, Robin.

And I won't move

forward without that.

I've just given you my

best creative vision.

And now you want my image, too?

You know I'm done with modeling.

And with a lot of other things.

You two are part of the

family that I care about.

I want to bring together.

That's beautiful.

But it really is up to Robin.

Me?

I'm done.

So things are not okay then.

I'm fine.

He just that he has a lot

of positive qualities.

You're on his side?

I'm not on a side.

It's just that he

wanted to let you in.

You know, he showed you

his home, his country.

Well, he didn't try to

stop me when I left.

Well, maybe you should look at

this from a male perspective.

You know, guys, we

need help sometimes.

Oh by all means. Please.

Explain it to me Dad.

It's just, you forced

Lucas to face something

that he wasn't ready to.

Maybe it's easy for you to

face your feelings,

but a lot of guys, we have

a hard time with that.

Oh poor men.

Look, I'm just saying - he

got angry, you're upset.

That's a huge mess.

I can agree with you on

the 'huge mess' part.

Thanks, Dad.

I meant what I said, Robin.

I want you with me.

So we can pick up our

public personas again?

And I can be forced to pretend

I'm a part of your world?

No. Not just in the photos.

That would never be enough.

I want you to be with me.

In my life.

I want you to be with me. Forever.

I love you, Robin.

I knew it from the

minute I met you.

You... you love me?

I love you.

You came into my life and you

brought happiness and hope.

Please, with you

I am a better man.

Will you marry me?

I'm sorry.

But the answer is no.

'No'?

You don't love me?

That's not the point.

You can't just buy me with

gifts and flowery words.

I need you to know who I am.

I want you to know what I like,

what I fear, what I dream...

You wear purple

because that was your

Mother's favorite color.

Your work is not just your

work, it feeds your soul.

If you don't want to be the

face of Fortune anymore,

that's fine.

I'm not asking you to be.

Your new campaign reveals

the real me to the world,

but it's not complete,

I am not complete...

Without you.

I am in love with you.

And whether we're

sleighing through Montana

or walking alongside

the Champs-lyses,

you are where I want to be.

Lucas...

This ring... is a part of

the history of my family.

The family you

helped me to know.

And, it would be my

honor if you will accept.

I already asked your Dad and

he gave me his permission.

At least I took his

bear hug as a yes.

Yes!