Princess and the Bodyguard, The (2022)

[bunniefuu]

Lex, it's 7:45!

It's time for that
new chapter of our lives...

Fall asleep meditating again?

No.

Let's jump into the deep-end,
no hesitation

If only we could
do it all together

Diverging paths will only last

As long as we don't
work to make it through

I tried to leave it all behind

But my heart keeps
racing back to you

And I found love

All over again

But I can't stay

For very long this way

I said, I know it's not fair

To ask you to leave

But if you're willing to with me

There's a future
I want you to see

Let's figure all this
out along the way

No guarantees, but
just look back and see

How much we've already
been through together

Um!

- I'm open!
- Diverging past

Will only last

As long as we can
work to make it through...

Come in.
Please, come in. welcome.

You made everything here?

I did.

Oh, I love this.

Thank you. It's actually
one of my favorites.

Oh, that's out of
my price range, I'm afraid.

No problem.

Come on.

What?

Something's going on with you.

What is it?

I'm fine.

You are not fine.

Plus, these potato skins

have been here 12 minutes and
you haven't even looked at them.

I'm just, um...

It's my parents.
They're flying in tomorrow

for my birthday and they
wanna take me to lunch.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Wow. Ooh!

That's so terrifying!

It is!

- It is.
- Really?

Yeah.

Okay, well,
even if it's a total disaster,

I'm gonna take you out in style.

I know a guy who knows a guy
who owns this awesome bar

and he's gonna give us
the VIP treatment, baby.

Whoo!

What?!

Shh...

All right, fine, Gary.
I better go.

I suppose I better
get back to work.

Mm-hmm.

- I hate my job.
- I know.

Happy Birthday!

What?!

Amazing!
Oh...

Whoa. Are we expecting guests?

I thought you might
need the energy

for the afternoon
with the parents!

Thank you. This is awesome.

Oh, here.

Your performance has been quite
disappointing, as I suspected.

Therefore, I'll be filing
a report with Mr. O'Hara.

You are dismissed for the
remainder of the day,

pending Mr. O'Hara's decision.

But I do suggest

that you seek possible
employment elsewhere.

That is all.

Good day.

Excuse me...

Jonathan.

Yes. Mm-hmm.

Absolutely.

Yes.

Absolutely.
Okay.

Ciao.

- Excuse me.
- Yes?

I'm here to meet
my parents for lunch?

Do they work here?

No, they're guests.
They checked in this morning.

Hmm. Name?

Alfred and Charlotte Bernadotte.

Alfred and...
The King...

And Queen of Sentovia.
Yes, that's them.

I do apologize, Miss Bernadotte.

It's fine.
Don't worry about it.

They are expecting you
in our dining room.

Please allow me to escort you.

I'll find them on my own.
Thanks.

I'm so sorry once again,
Miss Bernadotte.

Good day.

Hi, Mom.
Hi, Dad.

You guys look great.

Couldn't have just
done this at a diner?

Ooh,
I wish we had thought of that.

Happy birthday, darling.

Happy Birthday, Alexia.

Thank you so much.

It's been far too long
since we've seen you.

Ooh, have I grown any?

Only in your impudence, darling.

Phew, I was afraid I lost that.

Never.
You take after your father.

So...

how are you?

Great.

The ceramic store
is doing really well.

And I just started teaching
private pottery lessons,

which has been really fun.

- Oh, that's nice.
- Boyfriend?

Nope. Just happy being free and
doing my thing at the moment.

Good for you, Alexia.

I've missed you so.

Those Zoom calls
just aren't the same.

I know. I feel the same way.

We can't let so much time pass
without seeing each other.

It won't, Alexia.
That's why we're here.

Oh, how so?

Tell her, Charlotte.

Thank you, Alfred.

Do you remember when
you were a young girl

and we told you that
when you turned 20,

we wanted you to
have the opportunity

to live your own life
any way you wished?

How could I forget?

Even if it took you away
from the scrutiny

and responsibilities of being
part of the royal family.

And when I turned 20, I told you
I wanted to live in America,

especially New York City,
and you both agreed.

Yes.

But...

But?

There is a bit more
to the arrangement

that we'd like
to discuss with you.

What's that?

Charlotte,

please explain.

Thank you, Alfred.

When the firstborn

of the monarchy has
reached the age of 35,

it must be announced
to the people

whether he or she has agreed to
the eventual line of succession.

What does that mean?

It means, you will return

and resume your responsibilities
as the Royal Princess.

Princess?!

And I'm learning this now?

You just forget to mention
it in the last 15 years?

No. We didn't forget.

We just...

incorrectly assumed that you
would decide at some point

before you turned 35
to return to your home.

No, it's too late.
I have a life here.

I have my work and my friends.
I'm not going anywhere.

Alexia, we are your parents

and we love you,
and we would not, could not,

force you to do
anything that you oppose.

But we do ask you that you take
serious consideration, however.

Consideration, for the
tradition of your homeland

that goes back 500 years and
for the people of your country.

You always said you
wanted to help people,

make the world a better place.

Well, imagine how
many people you could help

as the royal princess,
perhaps millions.

How much time would
I have to decide?

Two weeks.

Two weeks?

We have scheduled a gala here
in New York in two weeks.

The invited guests only
believe that they are only here

for the benefit of a charity.

But we had hoped to
introduce you there as princess

and heir to the throne, before
we all return to Sentovia.

We thought you could even
create an original sculpture

to be auctioned
off on the night.

And what if I decide
the answer is no?

Then, we will return to Sentovia

and announce that there is now
no succession to the family line

and I will...

What?

Abdicate as King.

You would really
give up the crown,

so that I could
continue my life here?

Alfred: We love you, Alexia.

It is exciting friends here!

I haven't seen you guys
in so long! Right, Lex?

Lex? Earth to Lex?

Sorry.

What happened today? Did they
tell you were adopted?

I wish.

Well, it's behind you now,
and should all have fun, right?

I will, I will.

Good because there's a really
cute guy behind you,

and he keeps checking you out.

So, if you don't
go over there, I will.

I'm not doing that.

Uh, yes, you are.

No, I'm not.

Okay, I will go
and drag him over here,

and you know I will.

It's not happening.

You asked for this.

Okay! Okay, okay!

I will go talk to him
for one minute, that's all.

- Hey.
- Hey.

It's my birthday today.

Oh.
Happy birthday.

Thanks.

Wanna get a drink with us?

Oh, no. I-I can't.

I'm on duty.

You're working security here.

Yeah.

Awesome.

Well, keep up the good work.

Oh, my...

That was the fastest
rejection ever.

He's works security here.

Thanks, thanks a lot.

I didn't know!

I love this song!

Let's dance.

Oh, did she get to me

One time, baby

But I'll let you win again

Is it true?

Could it be?

Can you see the walls
and through me?

Do you know?

Like I do

There's a secret something
that's hiding in you

Could you be the hero
I'm looking for?

Oh...

Oh, boy...

You! Come...

Come here!

That was your fault.

I'm... I'm really sorry.

What is it?

It was a beautiful ceramic
vase with a floral design,

and now it's a
thousand pieces of clay.

Um, here, let me pay for it.

You're that guy
from the bar last night,

and on my run this morning,

and creeping outside
my store today.

Give me one good reason why I
shouldn't call the police.

Um...

Why are you following me?

Well, I'm...

- A-a... journalist?
- No.

Well, then, who are you?

I work for your parents.

My parents?

Yeah. They hired me.

To do what?

To protect you.

Here. Uh...

You got me a bodyguard?!

Well...
don't think of him like that.

His name is Noah,

and he's just there to make you
feel a little bit more secure.

I've been living in New York
for the last fifteen years.

I think I can take care
of myself just fine.

We know that, but it
would put our minds at rest.

For what?!

Anyone who might think about
kidnapping you for ransom.

Kidnapping?

I'm 35 and I have a
green belt in taekwondo!

Oh, and...
he'll also be accompanying you

on your dates.

My what?

Don't get angry. It's, uh...

It's tradition to
bring a date to the gala.

It's been like
that for generations. So...

we've organized a few...

suitable bachelors
for you to choose from.

No. That's crazy, I'm not...

Please, sweetheart?
Do it for me.

You might even enjoy it,

especially when you see
the crème de la crme

of single men that we've
lined up for you.

Fine.

Lexi
I can't do this. Who am I?

How do I tell my friends?
I don't wanna change.

But I can help
millions of people.

Chrissy?

Uh, you're home early.

I quit my job.

- What?
- Mm-hmm.

Gary had the nerve to tell me

that I was
intimidating customers.

Can you believe that?

N-no. No.
Really?

Yeah! So, I just
took my apron off,

and threw it in his face and
just walked right outta there.

- Wow.
- It actually felt really good,

a sense of freedom!

Wow.
What are you gonna do?

Well, I am 33,

and I've always worked
in a bar my entire adult life.

So, I thought maybe I should
grow up and get a real job,

somewhere where I would
evolve and flourish

and showcase my real talents.

Good for you.
What job is that?

I don't know yet,
but there will be one,

and I can finally
figure out who I'm gonna be,

my purpose, my destiny.
Do you know what I mean?

Yeah, I do.

Yeah.
It's gonna be good.

Aren't bodyguards
supposed to hang back

and be, like, invisible?

So, Rob, what do you do?

I play polo.

Oh, water polo?

Uh, on horseback.

Oh...
That's a job?

It is if you're as good as I am.

Wow.

Yeah, I'm probably top three
players in the world right now.

That's... that's awesome.

Thanks.

Hi. I will have the steak,

extra onions,
and a side of fries.

Thank you.

Uh, nothing for me.

So, you're just
gonna watch me eat, huh?

Hey.

You don't get a body
like this by eating fries.

Whoa. Okay.
So, you're just gonna...

You wanna touch?

No, thanks, not before I eat.

So, Rob, where do you live?

Originally, my family's
from Sweden.

My Father is second in line
to the throne there.

Oh, yeah? Wow.
So, what brings you to New York?

Just, uh... Just this, actually.

You came all this way
just for me?

I hope I'm not a disappointment.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

That was quite
a pause there, Rob.

Sorry. I'm just... I'm thinking
about my girl back home.

You have a girl back home?

- Oh, yeah, love of my life.
- Okay.

Matilda.

- Isn't she gorgeous?
- Uh-huh.

It's the only female
that's never let me down.

You know, this beauty and I,

she's won five WPC
titles with me.

No girlfriend could ever
love me as much as she does.

Anyway, enough about me.
What do you think about polo?

Well, since you asked,

I think it's kinda
barbaric, actually.

A bunch of fully grown men
forcing these beautiful animals,

against their will, to
carry them around on their back,

just so they can
hit a ball with a stick

for this so-called sport?

I'm afraid your precious
Matilda does not love you.

She hates you.
She wants to get away from you,

and I think
I know how she feels.

This is ridiculous.

Do you really have
to be everywhere I go?

That's my job.

Then I guess you'll be joining
me for my ten mile run tomorrow.

I guess so.

At 5 a.m.

5 a.m.

My royal date
can be a royal bore

Mm. I forgot to tell you.

Guess who has a job
interview tomorrow.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

I'm talking about me,
by the way.

Yeah, I got that.

That's awesome.
Where is it?

It's at this really nice,
five star hotel.

It's super classy.

You have to wear
nice clothes and everything.

Awesome.
Well, good luck.

Ahh, I don't need it,
so you can keep it.

I have a good
feeling about this.

I got this one in the bag,

I can feel it.

Maybe, in a couple years,
I'll even own the place.

Every time at seven

Look at this garbage.

I can't believe I used
to watch this stuff

when I was a little girl.

What do you mean?

Pretty little princess

who basically has
everything she wants

and she's still not happy until
a hunky guy comes along?

I mean, what kind of message
is that to girls?

Where are the kid movies
about real, hardworking,

independent girls like us,
you know?

Just trying to make our
way through life, you know?

Totally.

Sha la la la la la la la

Sha la la la la la la la

Sha la la la la la la la

Can we stop for a minute?!

Nope.

Just thought I'd
stop and say hello

To show you how
deep my love goes

I hope you'll turn
and look my way

Paparazzi.

'Cause your smile outshines

The brightest light of day

Yeah

Lexi?!

Chrissy Miller?

That's me.

My name is Jonathan.

I am the hotel's deputy manager.

Nice to meet you, Jonny.

Mmm. Jonathan.

Okay.

Are those apples free?

'Cause I never had breakfast
and I'm starving!

I'm afraid those
are for guests only.

Oh.

So, to begin, if you're
serious about working here,

you may want to rethink the
way you present yourself.

Um... why is that?

Well, this is a five-star
hotel, Miss Miller.

Chrissy.

Mm. Miss Miller.

One of the finest in New York.

The sort of clientele
who come through that door

expect to be met with
a certain... standard.

Oh... Well, who's the most
famous person who stayed here?

Any Knicks players

or rock stars?

Well, we currently have the King
and Queen of Sentovia with us.

Sen...
Where is that?

Europe.

Oh.

So, that's the level of
guest we deal with here.

Got it.
So, when do I start?

Miss Miller, I'm not going to
waste any more of your time.

I don't think this is
the right job for you.

Why? I just got here.
You don't even know me.

Well, when you've been in the
business as long as I have,

you develop an instinct
for this sort of thing.

I see.

No, I don't think you do.

You stand there with that face

and that haircut and those
designer knock-off glasses,

and you put down on
the people of this city?

How dare you judge me
'cause I am New York.

And you know what, Jonny?

I would never work in a
dump like this. Never.

I'm taking two.

Oh, I wouldn't stay here;
there's rats.

- Rats!
- That's a little joke.

No, please don't leave.

No.

That was a little joke.

Rats...
Now, I've said it.

Hello.

Yes.

Um, I'm actually
waiting for someone,

but I'll have a glass of
your champagne.

Thank you.

No, I'm Alexia.

Oh.

Oh! Oh, I'm dreadfully sorry.

It's fine.

No, no. It's just how you're...

Yeah. I get it.

Charles, Earl of Camshire.

Earl, huh?

Is that higher or
lower than a Duke?

Lower.

Oh, I was just...

That was a joke.

I don't care about that stuff.

Oh, right, a joke, of course.

How wonderful.

Beer, please.

Oh, okay.

I will... you know what?
I will have one of those too.

Can I just say?

I love this whole 'normal' thing
you're doing?

What do you mean?

You know, the clothes, beer.

This is just how I am.

Oh. Right.

I get it, I get it.

You know,
I really think it's important

that people like us appear
relatable to the public.

I...

Which is why
I'm on social media.

I really want the whole world

to catch a glimpse
of life as a royal.

Um, right. And how many
followers do you have?

83.

Well, I've only been on
a few weeks, you know.

It takes time for
word to spread.

Mm-hm.

In fact...

you and I should grab
a little pic right now.

Okay.

"On a hot date...

"in New York.

"About to have a beer.

"LOL!"

The fans are going to love that.

Charles, I hope you don't take
offence to this question,

but... how old are you?

24.

Wow, okay.
Well, I'm 35.

That doesn't bother you?

No, not at all.

You see, I like old women.

What a strange man.

- Thanks.
- Thank you.

Mm. Cheers.

A couple of normal people.

Ooh.

Lot of gas.

Something funny?

Sorry. No.

Well, I just... I
can't believe he said that.

- Said what?
- "Old women"?

I mean, come on,
what was the guy thinking?

How do you know
what he said to me?

Uh...

Wait a minute.
Did you put a wire on me?

No, no. I, uh...
I can read lips.

It comes in handy
in this line of work.

Well, I'd really rather
you didn't listen

to my private conversations.

I don't believe that's
a part of your job description.

Understood.

Sorry, Princess.

You know what, Noah?

I get that this is
just another job for you

and you probably go to
the bar every night

with all your jock buddies and
have a good laugh at me,

but this is my actual life,

and it's just been turned
completely upside down.

I don't know who I am.

I don't know how I'm
gonna tell my best friend

that I've been lying to her
for the last ten years.

I don't even know if I can
do this.

I don't know anything anymore!

I love my life here,
and now it might be over,

and I'm really scared

and all alone.

So, sorry if I don't
see the funny side.

And another thing,
Mr. Lip Reader,

see if you can catch this.

Don't... call me Princess.

My name is Lexi.

- I can't do it, Mom.
- Sweetheart...

I don't want it.

I know you don't.

Please, just tell me
I don't have to do it.

Listen to me.

I know this must be
overwhelming for you,

and you probably feel like

you're the only
person in the world

who's going through it.

But the truth is

that there's a moment
in everybody's life

where they finally
become the person

that they were always
supposed to be.

And it's uncomfortable and it's
painful and it's frightening,

but it's inevitable;
it's their destiny.

I don't want to change.
I like who I am.

Who you are on the inside
doesn't need to change.

It's just your surroundings.

Oh, just my surroundings.

Your empathy, your kindness,

your sense of humor,
your creativity -

all of those wonderful things,

you can take with you into
this exciting new world.

Hmm?

You can decide

what kind of a princess
you want to be.

You can still work
at your sculptures,

you can travel the world,

become a symbol
of love and hope.

You're being offered
a golden opportunity

to have an extraordinary life
and help a lot of people,

and you can do it your way.

Hmm?

Oh...

Don't just throw it away
because you're afraid.

It's too much, Mom.

I know, baby.

Give it time.

I never would have chosen
this normal existence

if I knew you were
just gonna take it away.

I'm sure you must feel
like that at the moment,

but you'll look back one day

and you'll be so grateful

for all these experiences,
trust me.

I wish I had that.

How have the dates been?

Disastrous.

Oh, dear.

Well, the first two were
your father's choices.

Mm-hmm.

The last one is mine.

Why can't I just arrive alone?

There are...
ways things are done.

It's important.

- Hey, bud.
- Hey.

You good?

Man: Yeah, I'm good.

Are you sure?

'Cause, um, you've been
kind of quiet lately.

Hey, look, if there's someone
bullying you at school,

you just let me know and I'll go
pay them a visit, okay?

It's about a girl.

It's about a girl?

Yes, it is. Mm-hmm.

Of course. Yeah.

- Wow.
- Yeah.

Who's the girl?

Well,
I don't even know her name,

but she works
at the grocery store

and she's awesome.

She's got this
beautiful crooked smile,

and long, curly red hair,
like molten lava.

- Wow.
- Yeah, but, like...

I don't know what to say.
Like, what do I do?

I just freeze up, like,
almost every single time.

I... I don't know

if I'm the right guy to be
asking for romantic advice.

Well, you did manage to trick
somebody into marrying you.

That's right,

I did, didn't I?

It's just that's such
a long time ago now.

Oh, yeah. Sorry. I shouldn't
have mentioned it. Sorry.

Hey, hey, no.
It's okay. It's okay, all right?

Look, there's... there's no easy
way around this stuff, right?

So, you just gotta tell her.

Really? I mean, that seems
a bit, like, out there.

Yeah. You just gotta...
You just gotta tell her,

otherwise, you'll never know.

Right?
It's like what mom used to say,

"There's nothing worse
in this life than regret."

- You know what you should do?
- What?

- You should write her a letter.
- A letter?

Yeah, yeah.
Just write her a letter,

and you should just
take it to the store

and give it to her
the next time you're there.

Okay, sure. But, like,
what would I say?

I don't know. Anything.

All that stuff you
told me about her smile

and about her hair,
write in all that. Okay?

That stuff's gold.

You're so good with your words;
she'll love it.

Wow. Okay. Thanks. That's
actually, like, really helpful.

Paper, pen, words.

Okay, yeah, I get it:
you're old fashioned.

- It's about a girl!
- It's about a girl!

- Hey.
- Hey.

How's it going?

Yeah, you know, just average,
just a totally average day.

Oh.

The job interview, how'd it go?

Oh, uh... great.
They loved me, obviously.

They basically gave me the job.

I'm just keeping
my options open, you know?

Okay, well, I'm gonna
catch an early night.

It's been such a crazy...
Average day.

Okay.

- Night.
- Night.

Can I just say something?

I'm really busy.

Yeah, I know.
It'll only take a minute.

I...

I want to apologize.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

I'm an idiot, you know?

And sometimes,
I don't think about things

and how they're affecting
people when I'm saying them.

I realize that you're
going through a lot,

and yesterday, when I saw
how upset I made you...

I shouldn't have
blown up at you.

No, you should have.

I was completely out of line.

It won't happen again.

- Thanks.
- Yeah.

In fact, I am now
implementing a strict no more,

no less than six-feet
apart rule at all times.

And, and I'm gonna
buy something.

You don't have to do that.

Hey, right now,
I'm not your bodyguard, okay?

I'm a customer, and the
customer's always right. Right?

Hi.

Hi. I changed my mind.
I want to buy this.

Oh, yes. Absolutely.

I own a restaurant
and need this on display.

That's great.

Get this wrapped up for you.

Ooh!

Thank you.

Thank you.
Have a great day.

Big sale?

Oh, yeah. It's not
about the money, though.

It's the first time I've sold
one of my more artistic pieces,

and it's gonna be on display

in his restaurant
for people to see.

Well, congratulations.

Thank you.

Have you decided
what you're gonna get?

Yes. Yeah. I'm definitely
getting the big,

uh, bowl thingy.

Okay, bowl thingy.

And, um... I'm also
gonna get that, uh...

Vase?

Vase, yes. Right.
That'll look great in my place.

Great. Where do you live?

Oh, just about a five-ten
minute walk from here.

Well, I've got my lunch break,
so I can help you walk it over.

Oh, no, no. That...
That's not a good idea.

Why not?

Well, it's just not really a
good place for someone, uh...

- Where a...?
- It's just not really

a safe neighborhood for you
to be going to, is all.

Well, it's a good thing
I've got my big,

strong bodyguard to protect me.

I guess I deserve that.

Come on, Chrissy,
today's the day.

This is the one.

They're gonna beg you
to take the job!

They're not interviewing you,

you're... interviewing... them!

Let's go!

Well, here it is.

Looks pretty good, huh?

- Brother: No, no, no.
- Not bad.

So, you're like the...
Princess of England, right?

It's... it's not England,
bud. It's...

- Sentovia.
- Sentovia.

Where's that?

Well, it's in, uh...

Europe.

- Europe.
- Ah.

Yeah.

So, are you like really rich?

- Mikey...
- What?

- It's fine.
- No, it's not fine.

All right? It's rude, okay?

You can't just ask people that.

Okay, okay.

Excuse me...

Is this...?

Yeah, that's Noo Noo.

No, it's nothing.
It's nothing.

Oh, it's something.

Noo Noo?

When I was a baby,
we couldn't say 'Noah',

so we just called him 'Noo Noo'

and it just kinda stuck.
You know?

He hates it.

I bet.

All right, all right.
Good. Um...

Could I get you
some more coffee?

- Please.
- Okay, good.

No more for you, all right?

Oh, okay.

Yeah, I see how it goes. Bye!

Thanks, Noo Noo.

That was too good. Yeah.

Okay, tell me everything.

Okay. So, there was this
one time, we were playing catch

and, uh, you know,
I was getting...

This used to be a great youth
center when I was growing up.

- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.

Me and my friends used
to come here all the time.

Yeah, kept us out of
a lot of trouble.

I wish Mikey had a place
like this to come to.

I worry he's just stuck in
the house all the time.

What happened to it?

Well, the government cut
funding for things like this,

so it's just another
abandoned building

in the neighborhood now.

This whole neighborhood is
just getting worse and worse.

You know, I wish I could
do something about it,

I just don't know
where to start.

So, it's just you
and your brother?

Yeah.

Mom passed a few years ago,

so I've just been taking
care him since then.

Kid's my whole world, you know?

Should we keep on going?

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Okay.
I can take it from here.

You still haven't
told her yet, huh?

Well, there's no point until I
make a final decision, is there?

I guess not.

See you tomorrow?

Yeah. Yeah, see you tomorrow.

Alexia!

Are you Princes
s Alexia of Sentovia?

Are you pretending
to be a normal person?

- Can you back up, please?
- Can you just give me a...

Hey, hey. Get away from her!

You're not allowed to touch me!

Okay, I apologize.
Let's keep going, though.

- I would love...
- That's enough.

Let's go.

- Whoa.
- Yeah.

If anything like this happens
again when I'm not around,

just, uh, give me a call.

Thanks.

Okay.

Maybe I should stick around
this time, while you...

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Man on video call:
Well, Chrissy,

you seem like the perfect
candidate for this position.

Really?

Great, great.

You should definitely come
in for a second interview.

Yes, that's perfect.
Thank you.

Hey.

Man: Great.

I'll see you tomorrow morning.

Yes, absolutely. See you then.

That sounded like it went well.

I crushed it!

And it's a cool place too.

I mean, the only downside is
I have to listen to that guy's

boring robot voice.

- Did you hear it?
- Yeah. Mm-hmm.

"I'll see you in the morning."

Exactly.

Man: Erm, Chrissy,

I don't think
you hung up properly.

I am.. so sorry.

I'm not really good
with all this...

This technology.

I...

Okay. It's okay.
We'll get the next one.

Oh, my...

- Wine?
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

What if you
played with my heart?

Making up rules as you go

Would it be fair from the start?

This is a game we don't know

Everyone that we see appears
to be happy and lovey dovey

And maybe that could be
you and me if only we try

- Do you wanna stop?
- No, I'm good.

- Let's keep going.
- You sure?

Yeah, you wanna stop?

- No.
- All righty then.

You might be someone
to make me better

A small confusion
is just an illusion

'Cause you were always the one
who could make me better

This is stupid.

It's not stupid.

It's good
for your mental well-being.

How often
do you have to do this?

Twice a day.

What?!
Who has time for this?

You gotta close your eyes.

I can't.
I'm being paid to watch you.

It's 6:00 AM.
There's no one around.

You think I'm gonna get
kidnapped by a g*ng of pigeons?

Fine.
I'll close one eye.

It's the best I can do.

Okay, what am I saying now?

Noah is really annoying
and I wish he'd leave me alone.

That's not very nice.

Okay, all right.
You can read lips.

- Okay, ready?
- Yep.

- Oh!
- Good.

- All right?
- Yeah.

Okay, let's get it spinning.

Okay.

- So now we wet the clay.
- Okay.

Okay, so,
remember to use your thumbs

to dig into the center

and work outwards from there.

You wanna be firm,
but gentle at the same time.

Okay.

Okay, good, good,
good, good, good.

Oh, less palm, less palm.

Yep, very good, very good.

Okay, okay,
all right, all right.

- Okay, watch yourself.
- Okay.

- Okay.
- Wow, what do you call that?

Well, I was gonna try and make,
you know, a boring, old bowl,

but, I decided to get
a little creative with it.

Looks like it's time
for your third date.

Come on.

It's the last one.

Okay, let's get this over with.

Ah.

I didn't know he was
the president of the company.

- You really said that?
- Yeah.

Wow.

The whole being a duke thing
doesn't come naturally to me.

I don't even want
any of this to be honest,

but, my parents
sat me down one day and said,

"Marcus, this is
your duty to your country

and millions of people
are depending on you."

Then I realized

that I could make a lot
of people's lives much better.

That's more important, you know?

I do.

It's nice to hear
about someone else

struggling with all of this.

You seem so normal.

Well, thank you.
I take that as huge compliment.

You should.

I'm still trying to come
to terms with everything.

I totally understand.
Your situation's really tough.

You know, to have
all this freedom for so long

and have it taken away.

- Must be terrifying for you.
- Kinda.

Well, if I may say, you seem
to be handling it brilliantly.

I think you're very brave, Lexi.

Oh?

And not to mention,
very beautiful.

Oyster?

I've actually
never had one before.

Hm.

Well, there's a first time
for everything.

All right.

Good luck.

Mm, yeah, that wasn't so bad.

Yeah, he's nice.
Not like the others.

That's great.

So, he'll probably be the one

you take to that
big, fancy gala thing then?

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe?
We'll see.

Sounds like
you may have finally found

your prince charming after all.

Sorry, not funny.

So, seeing as how you find
my dating life so amusing,

I'm presuming you're
in a steady relationship

and don't have to deal
with these things.

No, I'm single.

Quit the dating game
about six years ago now.

Quit?

Aren't you
a little young for that?

What happened?

- I... I was married.
- Ah.

And she d*ed.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

No, it's fine.
Six years is a long time.

She got sick and, uh,
she fought really hard,

but, um...

I just felt a lot of guilt
afterwards for a long time.

Just thought I'd be able
to protect her from anything.

You know?

Look at me telling you
my sob story.

- Not very professional.
- No, it's nice.

I mean, it's okay.

There's nothing in that
bodyguard rule book

about being friends
with your client, is there?

Mm.

You know, this probably
my favorite sculpture

in the whole world.

Oh, yeah?

It's great during the day,

but you gotta see it
at the night

when it's all lit up.

That's when it's at
its most spectacular.

It's funny.

I've walked past it
so many times

I stopped even looking at it,

'cause I took for granted
that I'd always live here.

I just love
all the little details.

The more I look at it
the more beauty I see, you know?

Yeah.

Oops.
Uh, too close.

Uh, Lexi?

- Chrissy, hi.
- Hey.

And who's this hunk?

This is Noah.
He's...

Oh, wait.
I... I know you.

You're the guy
from the bar the other night.

That you totally
struck out with.

- That...
- Right.

Right, yes.

And now we're dating.

- Yep.
- Oh!

How many dates have you gone on?

- Five.
- Two.

Well, a few of them
were more like meet ups.

- Yeah, meet ups.
- Fresh.

- Oh, um, congratulations.
- Hm.

- Thanks.
- Thank you.

I'm gonna go.

I have an interview, but,
I'll see you tonight.

Yep, see you then.

Okay.

Bye.

Good luck!

No!
This is not good.

- You have to tell her.
- Yeah, I don't know how to.

Okay, this is what you do.

You take her out
for a night on the town.

You show her a really good time.
You have a few drinks.

You do the dancing.

And then,
at the end of the night,

when everything's at its best,
boom, you tell her the truth.

- Okay.
- Okay.

- Sorry.
- Sorry.

- Head out?
- Yeah.

Let's do that.

You're giving up
everything for me, aren't you?

I am giving up everything,
but I like that.

She was giving up
everything for me.

Hey!

I only wanna get
away from this stifling place.

I wanna be happy and free.

- You all right?
- Mm-hm.

Woman:
No, there's no one here

who'll really miss me
for a minute when I'm gone.

How'd the job interview go?

Great.

They hired me and immediately
made me the CEO of the company.

I also got married
and had three kids.

Did I forget to tell you that?

Okay.

Must've slipped my mind.

- Silly me.
- I get it.

- Let me explain.
- What's there to explain?

I thought we were best friends
that have no secrets,

but apparently that's not true.

I'm really sorry, okay?

I tried to tell you.

Wait.
This is for a job.

Hello?

That's me.
Okay.

Thanks for letting me know.

Bye.

Sorry, Chris.

It's okay.
I didn't want that job anyways.

You know what?
Friday, me and you, night out.

My treat.

Sounds good.

Queen You still haven't told her?

No, there's never a good time.
It's too big.

It's like saying, "Oh, by
the way, Chrissy, I'm a mermaid,

and I only have a few days left
on land before my legs turn back

to a tail and I have to
return to the sea.

You're over thinking this,
darling.

Just get it done quick
like pulling off a Band-Aid.

You know,
the worst thing would be if

she finds out from someone else,
which she will, eventually.

But what if I choose
to stay in my normal life?

Either way, you
should still be honest with her.

I know.

She is never going
to talk to me again.

Then she wasn't the friend
that you thought she was. Hmm?

Everything's going
to be fine, sweetheart.

I promise.

Mom, what if,
hypothetically speaking,

I was to be a princess and
start dating, say, a barman?

If by "bar,"

you mean that he's a lawyer,
then that would be fine.

You know what I mean. Just a
regular guy with a regular job.

Mm.

- Mom?
- It just wouldn't fly,

sweetheart.
You know what...

Your father's
like. Yeah. I do.

It needs to be a person
of a certain... standard.

How did your last
date go, with Marcus?

It was okay.

"Okay"?

Yeah, but I'm going to
take some time before I decide.

Well, don't take too much time.

Men like this are never
on the market for long. Hmm?

Okay. Goodnight,
Mother!

Sleep well, sweetheart!

Thanks.

So, tell me more
about yourself, Lexi.

I feel like I've been doing
all the talking.

What are your passions?

- Well, I love art.
- Yeah? Me, too.

I love it. Proper
art, I mean,

not the kind of stuff
you find in this place.

I mean, what is that?

Looks like something
a four-year-old

would make in
class. Am I right?

Actually, I made that.

Yeah.

I sold it to the
owner the other day.

That's why I wanted
to come here.

Oh, uh...

Well, then, um,

if you'll excuse me,

I'm going to dig a 20-foot hole

and throw myself
into it. Okay?

Don't worry about it.

It's fine.

Thank you.

Wow.

This is going well.

It's going to
be very hard to eat

- with both my feet in my mouth.
- It's fine.

Honestly.

Thank you.

- Question for you.
- Yes?

Do you believe in
love at first sight?

Yes.

Good, because I do, too.

Uh, when I saw
you, that's how I felt.

Wow. Wow. All of
the lines.

- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
- Mm.

That's wonderful.

Okay. Calm down.

I told you I had good taste.

He was the best of a bad bunch.

- Nonsense.
- Mm.

You and Marcus are
a perfect match.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This
is only for the gala

to keep Dad happy.
I still haven't decided

about the whole...
princess thing.

Absolutely. Now, your father is
back in New York tomorrow.

Why don't the four of
us have lunch together?

- Oh, I don't think that's...
- Oh, we would really like

to meet him properly before
the big night.

You can understand that.

Yeah. Okay.

Excellent.

Hey.

Hey.

So, I've got lunch
with my parents after,

but when I get back,

me and you are
getting dressed up

and I'm taking you to
dinner anywhere you want.

Maybe that new lobster place?

Mm.

And then we're going out, right?

Sure.

Awesome.

I thought he was the waiter.

I didn't know he was
the president of the company.

Oh, how delightful.

No wonder you're so fond of him.

- Mom.
- Charlotte.

- What?
- It's okay.

I'm very fond of your
daughter as well.

Oh, I think I'm going to cry.

Okay. Can I get some
more wine, please?

Well, that's very
good to hear, Marcus.

Our Alexia is the most important
thing in the world to us.

I'm sure she is.

She has a lot to
deal with right now,

and we're so grateful for you

for helping her through
this difficult time.

I've been worried
sick about her,

but since she met you,

she seems much happier.

Well, that's... that's
very kind of you.

Also, sorry. I just wanted
to mention that I...

don't know what I
would have done

in the last couple of weeks...

without Noah.

Oh. Yes, of course.

Thank you for your
service, Noah.

No problem. Er,
uh, Mr. King, sir.

We appreciate
you watching over her.

It was an honor, sir.

Hey, are you, uh, you going to
be leaving your apartment

in the next half hour or so?
Because I should probably

grab something to eat.

Yeah. Of course. Go.

Sorry. I should have asked
if you could have lunch with us.

Oh, I doubt that would
have gone down too well.

- Probably not.
- It's fine. I'm not really

a champagne, oysters
type guy, anyways.

More a fully-loaded
hot dog type.

Okay. Well, enjoy.

I will.

Thanks again for
everything, Noo Noo.

My pleasure, Princess.

Alright. Who's
ready to have some fun?

Hey!

What's going on?

You tell me.

There was a guy
outside our apartment,

and he asked me if I knew you.

I said yes, and then he
gave me all these photos.

And then he told me this story

that you're some sort
of royal princess

from a European country

and that you've
been hiding in New York,

pretending to be a
normal person.

He asked me for an
interview, and I said,

"Uh, this is all crazy,

because it's
not true."

Because it's not true, right?

What?

I'm sorry, Chrissy. I
tried to tell you.

- When?
- Over the last couple of days.

Few days? I have been your best
friend for 10 years, Alexia!

- I know.
- And the whole time,

- you've lied to me?
- No. I wasn't lying to you.

This is crazy, because I
don't even know who you are!

Of course you know who I am.

You told me your
parents were teachers.

I didn't know how to tell
you, and then too much time

went past. And I
thought, "Well, maybe

I don't have to say
anything at all."

And then my parents
show up out of the blue,

and they tell me that I have
two weeks to decide, and...

You know, I don't even
trust a word that's coming

- out of your mouth right now.
- Chrissy, come on.

I'm going to stay with
my mom, because I don't want

to live here with a
total stranger.

Chrissy.

Chrissy, wait.

I'm telling you,

she's the princess of Sentovia.

I'll get you whatever you want,

as long as you're
willing to pay.

Lexi. Where are
you... Hey, hold up!

- Where are you going?
- Please, I just need some air.

Please, I... I've got
something I need to tell you.

- This isn't a good time, Noah.
- You shouldn't be going out

by yourself.

Lexi! Hey, it's
about Marcus!

What about him?

I'm pretty sure
I just caught him

selling stories
of you to the press.

- Really?
- Yeah. I had a feeling

about the guy. He's
no good for you.

- No good for me?
- He's using you, Lex.

What? Why are you
looking at me like that?

Why is he no good for me, Noah?

What do you mean? I
just told you, alright?

I... I just saw
the guy on the phone.

I'm supposed to go
to the gala with him.

Well, don't,
alright? Don't go!

- I have to go.
- No. You don't.

You... you can stay.
Yeah. You... you can stay,

and you... you can be an artist.

You're too good to just... to
just give up and leave.

- Just stop! Please just stop!
- What? Where are you going?

I can't do this right now!

Please just leave
me alone, Noah.

Wait! I'm supposed
to protect you!

Well, I don't want you
to protect me!

I don't need you to.

- I'm... I'm just trying...
- I know

what you were trying to do,
because people have been

doing it to me my entire life.

I thought you were different.

Bye, Noah.

Hey.

You said you wanted to see me?

Yeah. Thanks for
coming.

I don't have long, so...

Okay. Well, I wanted
to show you something.

This is the maquette,
so it's just a model

of the final version.

Chrissy:
Okay.

Wow. It's
really nice.

Thanks.

I got to go.

Okay. Chrissy, wait.

I'm auctioning it off for
a charity tonight,

but I need your blessing.

Mine? Why?

It's you.

It's based on this.

I call it "Chrissy,
the Queen of New York."

Why would you do that?

Because you inspire me.

- I have no words.
- I'm so sorry

I didn't tell you the truth.

I think I was just really
afraid of losing you, you know?

It's alright. I shouldn't
have reacted the way I did.

No. It's
totally understandable.

I haven't really been
honest with you, either,

you know. It's...

I've been so stressed
with this job situation,

and I don't even know what
I'm going to do with my life.

And this happens,
and it's just so...

I don't know.

I know. I know.

Can we just start over?

From this moment on,

no more secrets.

Deal.

And don't worry about the
job thing, okay?

Something's going to come
up, probably when you

least expect it.

I know.
You're right.

That guy, Noah,

are you actually
dating him, or...?

He's my bodyguard.

Hmm.

What?

Nothing. It's just...
pretty convincing.

Lex! Come on!

He's going to
be here any minute!

Alright, alright!

Whoa!

You look ridiculously gorgeous.

You look ridiculously
gorgeous. Dang!

Whoo!

Chrissy:
Turn around.

Oh, my goodness.

- I don't know if I can do this.
- Yes, you can.

Okay, but what if I don't
want to? What if I just want

- to stay the way I am?
- Only you can answer

that question, Lex, but
just remember,

it doesn't matter
what you're wearing,

where you are,
or who you're with.

You are still you,

and I'll be right by your side.

You better be.

Thank you, Chrissy.

- For what?
- Everything.

I've had a bodyguard
for the last two weeks,

but really, I've had one
for the last 10 years.

Is that him?

Are you ready?

Mm-hmm. I guess.

Okay. Well, let's go to
the ball... Princess.

Okay. Shut up and help
me down the stairs.

Oh, let me get the door.

Thank you.
Thank you. Yes.

Voila.

Wow. You look
incredible.

Thanks.

Who's that?

Oh, that's Harry,
your new bodyguard.

Oh. What happened
to Noah?

You didn't hear?

I'm sorry to have to tell you
this, but your parents

discovered Noah was selling
stories about you to the press.

What? That's ridiculous.

Well, I'm afraid you're going
to have to be more careful

with who you trust from now on.

Shall we?

Your carriage awaits.

Alfred:
Where is she?

Be patient.
She'll be here.

She was supposed to be
here 10 minutes ago.

Yeah. You know she
is always late, Alfred.

You're late.

Would you like to try
walking in these heels?

- Greetings.
- Your Majesty.

Royal Highness.

You look beautiful, darling.

- I hate it.
- I know.

- Like a princess.
- Alfred: Indeed, she does.

- And this must be Chrissy.
- That's me.

So sorry we haven't taken an
opportunity to meet you earlier

- and to thank you.
- For what?

For giving our daughter
what she truly needed

when she arrived alone in
this foreign land:

a true friend.

Well, it's been
a two-way street.

A two-way...?

Well, Lexi's been the
friend that I needed, too.

Alfred: We understand
from Alexia

that you two are quite close.

I'd just like
to express gratitude

for that friendship
that you have.

Yes.

Hey! Hey! Stop!

Get out of here!

That was very impressive.

I'm presently looking
to add to my security team.

Might you be interested?

- Let's talk, Your Majesty.
- Indeed.

Now, I believe we've kept
everyone waiting long enough.

Dad, what did happen to Noah?

I'm afraid we had to let him go.

Marcus told us he was selling
your pictures to the press.

- Marcus did?
- Right.

- Are we all ready to go in?
- Yes.

- Yes.
- Yes.

It's going to be a
wonderful evening, Alexia.

Ah. Will you be a good man
and hang this up for me?

Thanks, Jonny.

Well played, Chrissy Miller.

Well played.

Look at Marcus.

I thought photography
was a no-no.

It is. Thanks.

You okay?

Hmm? Uh, yeah. No.
I'm good.

Hey, whatever happened
to you and that girl

- from the grocery store?
- Oh, well,

- I, uh, wrote her the note.
- And?

We're going on a date next week.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

That's great, Mikey.

Thanks. So, what
about you and Alexia?

Well, I... I don't
work for her anymore.

Exactly, so now, you
can ask her out, right?

What? It's so
obvious you like her.

It's been six years, bro.

You got to start moving forward.

Well, it's complicated, okay?

Hey, it is. It's not so simple
when you start get older.

Hey, I'm serious.
It's not, okay?

- Okay.
- She's a princess, and...

- Yeah.
- And I'm just some guy.

What do I have to offer her?

Well, if you don't tell
her, you won't know,

and then all you'll
have is regret.

And there's nothing
worse than that.

You're a smart kid.

I think I'm going to
go for a walk.

Okay.

- Thanks for the advice.
- Yes. I'm going to sit...

I'm going to sit here
in deep thought.

Good. Don't burn the
place down, okay?

Honored guests...

we would like to
draw your attention

to this beautiful ceramic
sculpture

called "Chrissy,
the Queen of New York."

Attendees:
Oh.

It was handcrafted by our very
talented daughter Alexia.

We hope you feel, like we do,

that it is a stunning
piece of art

and want to give
you the opportunity

to closely examine this
wonderful work

during the festivities.
It will then be auctioned off

for the Sentovia Charity Fund
at evening's close.

So, enjoy.

"Queen Chrissy."

I like it.

- Be right back.
- Oh, yeah.

I'll... I'll just mingle.

That's me.

Lexi?
Everything okay?

I know it's you.

Who's selling stories about me.

- What?
- And you blamed it on Noah.

That's... that's crazy.

- Why would you think...
- Stop it, Marcus.

Look. You're a good-looking guy,
but you are a terrible person

and a terrible liar.

Okay. Fine. You
got me.

I may have sold them a
few minor details

for their "secret princess
slumming it in New York" story.

Trust me.

For the ridiculous amount of
money they offered me,

they're the ones being
taken advantage of,

not you.

Okay. I think it's time
you go now, Marcus.

- Are you...
- Mm-hmm.

No one's broken up
with me before.

Then I guess we're
making history.

Goodbye, Alexia.

You'll never know
what you're missing.

Lucky me.

I overheard.

It was him selling
the stories, not Noah.

Noah's a good man, Dad.

A hundred times better
than any of those...

Suitors?

Idiots.

Alfred, there you are.

People are asking for you, dear.

Alfred: Tell them I'll
join them shortly.

I have something very
important I need to resolve.

What on Earth could
be so important?

You'll know soon.
Just... give me a moment.

Of course.

I'll meet you inside.

It's King Alfred of Sentovia.

I need to correct a serious
misjudgment that I have made.

My husband and I would like

to thank you for
gracing us tonight.

We are overwhelmed and humbled

by your generous donations.

Thank you all so very much.

Also, we would like to thank you

for your kindness in welcoming
our daughter Alexia.

So, Alexi, will you please come
up here and say a few words?

Unh-unh. Unh-unh.

Mm-hmm.

Woman:
Whoo-hoo!

Crowd: Oh!

Hi, everyone.

That was one dramatic
entrance in very bad shoes.

Um...

When my parents dropped
the news on me two weeks ago

that it was time for
me to assume my duties

as heir to the throne,

a princess,

I didn't want anything
to do with it.

But I've realized over
the last couple of weeks

that life is always changing.

It's just that most of the time,

the changes are so small,

you don't even notice them.

Then one day something
or someone comes along and...

turns your whole
world upside down,

And it can be really scary.

That's when you need
good people around you.

I've discovered that I
do have those good people...

untraditional
but very good people.

I think we need to leave
some traditions in the past.

So I've decided...

that I... I will be a princess.

But... but I'm going
to do it my way.

Whoo-hoo! Whoo!
Whoo! Whoo!

Just give me a moment.

Lexi?

Please, Dad, I just
need some air.

Wait.

I'm sorry I put so
much pressure on you.

I'm so very proud
of you, sweetheart.

Oh.

I always have been.

Thanks, Dad.

Your guest of honor is here.

Don't trip in
those... bad shoes.

Me? Never.

Wow. You look...

Insane?

No. Like a
beautiful princess.

Do you want to go outside?

Yeah. Yeah.

So, how's your night going?

You know, pretty normal.

So, you decided to
go through with it, then?

Yep.

I'm a royal princess.

Yeah.

Feels weird even saying it.

Princess in Manhattan.

You were right about Marcus.

Yeah. Look. I'm sorry about
how I went about that.

No. I'm sorry. I should
have listened to you.

Forget about it.

Did my dad call you?

Yeah. Just a casual phone
apology from a king.

Pretty normal night for me, too.

That's definitely
closer than six feet.

Who's counting?

Said that then I found love

All over again

For I can't stay

For very long this way

I said I know it's not fair

To ask you to leave

I am very...

Sorry. We are very
proud to declare

the brand-new Sentovia Youth
Center officially open.

Come on in!