Slow down.
What? What do you want?
I want you and only you.
But your family,
they'll never accept me.
We're too different.
I've decided to
give up my birthright.
- No, you mustn't.
- I must.
I want you in my life.
Let's run away together.
Oh, Mr. Wedgewood.
I love you with
every fiber of my being.
Be my wife, now, and...
forever.
Woman: Mia?
(mumbling)
Woman: Mia?
Yes, Mr. Wedgewood.
- I will.
- Earth to Mia.
Oh.
(clearing throat)
Sorry. I must have dozed off.
Seriously?
Another dream about him?
Well, I can't help it if he...
sneaks into my subconscious.
You know, that
reminds me of college,
when I'd wake up to the
sound of you calling out,
"Oh, Edward Cullen."
(women laughing)
Okay, I have
a vivid imagination. Fine.
Seriously, though,
how can you read the
same book every Christmas?
It's tradition, Lily,
you know that.
Well, snap back into reality,
Mrs. Wedgewood, because
there's a line out the door
and we need you.
Yes, but before we open,
we have to go over
all the details for the gala.
Mia! Let's start with you.
Decorations have been ordered,
caterers are locked in,
DJ is set,
and we just need one more
big item for the raffle.
Yes. I have a meeting
at the Alfred House today
to give the decorators
at least one more
day to decorate.
I guess they have
a wedding booked on the 23rd.
Good thing
we hired professionals.
Mia, how are we doing
with the mistletoe panorama?
I'm meeting with the
photographer later this week
to find the right image.
Great! And I will make sure
that we have
the perfect mistletoe for it.
Then, maybe you'll finally get
that kiss under the mistletoe,
just like in your
Derbyshire books.
Oh, well, that would
be a Christmas miracle.
All right, ladies.
It's gonna be a crazy week.
Let's do this.
All: 4-2-6!
Whoo!
Thank you, Mia.
These are all incredible.
Glad you think so.
I don't know
where you find the time
to run a business and also
do so much for the community.
Well, it does help
that there are three others
that help run
the business, as well.
You four really all met
at the University of Minnesota?
Yeah, we shared a house
together at 426 Walnut Street,
hence the matching bracelets.
Oh, I love that.
- You girls are so inventive.
- Mia: Thank you.
But...
we both know
opening up this place
was really your idea, right?
Wendy,
we've given up on debating whose
idea it really was.
It just sort of magically came
about our last year at school.
You know what? You're all set.
- Oh, perfect.
- Here you go.
They all look fabulous.
Thank you.
I'm taking my lunch.
Arthur?
Arthur: Mia!
Oh!
(chuckling)
I was beginning to worry.
I hadn't seen you
in almost a week.
I know. The shop has
just been crazy busy
now Christmas is
right around the corner.
I bet. Oh, come here.
I picked out
a bunch of fantastic titles
for you to choose from.
Oh!
Before I start making
my picks for the book drive,
I better go check in on my baby.
I need to apologize for being
neglectful of her this week.
I couldn't imagine
in my wildest dreams
coming across a first edition
Christmas in Derbyshire.
To think it could be mine.
I'm getting so close, Arthur.
With all the tips
I've been making lately,
I could have enough
by mid-January.
To think of all the people
who read that book
over the past two centuries...
There's so much
history on its pages.
There's something
so magical about it, you know?
Why do you think
I own a used bookshop?
Magic is on every shelf.
I'd give it to you in a
heartbeat. You know that, right?
No, no, I could never
accept a gift like that.
But thank you, Arthur.
It's very sweet of you to say.
Now...
back the task at hand.
Tell me what
you want this year
I only want you
A Christmas gift
to bring you cheer
I only want you
I'll wrap it up
for you, my dear.
But I only want you
At Christmas time
I'll fill your
stocking to the brim
I only want you
With lots of
shiny things within
That would be nice, too
A new car,
let's go take a spin
Sounds great,
I'd love to
At Christmas time
(thudding)
How about
a brand-new sweater?
Hello?
Who's there?
(thudding)
Olivia, you better not be
playing a prank on me.
- Surprise!
- (screaming)
Aah!
Ashlyn!
What are you doing here?
Have you ever heard of knocking?
I just thought it would be
easier to walk in.
I just have all
my stuff with me, you know?
Stuff? What stuff?
Oh, it's a long story.
I lost my job at the restaurant.
And then, the pipes
burst in my apartment
and the super said
that it's not gonna be fixed
until the 27th,
and, you know, it's a busy time.
Right. Um...
- I only want you
- You lost your job.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Hope I'm not imposing.
Of course not.
Ashlyn, you're my sister;
you're welcome to
stay here anytime.
- I'm just relieved...
- (meowing)
that you didn't
bring Snowball.
This isn't a problem, is it?
Ashlyn, I'm kind of allergic.
I couldn't stand to leave
her at the kennel on Christmas.
I mean, how sad would that be?
I mean, look at her face!
Yeah, yeah.
So... sweet.
(meowing)
Oh, wow.
What is all this?
Oh. Uh, well,
you remember
the St. Paul Christmas Gala?
Well, this year,
All Wrapped Up is sponsoring it.
This is a huge deal and we are
in charge of the whole thing.
Ah, that sounds fun.
Can I come?
Well, I think it's sold out.
But, um, tickets are
pretty pricey, as well.
You can sneak me in,
though, yeah?
Um, well, maybe. We'll see.
What is all this?
Are you the mayor or something?
- I just like...
- Oh.
Helping out where I can.
Oh, boy, maybe you just don't
know how to say no to people.
I'm going to have
this, all right? I'm starving.
Mm. It's a little bit dry.
It needs less flour.
(sneezing)
You're not still
allergic to cats, are you?
Well, apparently so.
Well, there's all that
over-the-counter stuff, yeah?
Yes. Well, I'll just, um...
Just get some tomorrow.
(chuckling nervously)
Pharmacies are closed now.
Mm-hmm. Well, you'll
be good for tonight.
Snowball here is
practically hypoallergenic.
Oh.
(meowing)
(sneezing)
(exhaling sharply)
(sneezing)
Ugh!
Hypoallergenic, huh?
More like hyperallergic.
(sighing)
Well, I guess
the store couch it is.
(knocking)
(sighing)
Not now.
(knocking)
We're closed.
But your lights are on.
(sighing)
Please, it's just a book.
It won't take long.
Hi.
Hi.
So, what do you say?
Can you help me out?
I'm late for a costume party,
and I was walking by
and I saw the lights on,
and I thought, "Kismet!"
You're going to a costume party
at this time of night?
It's 9:45.
Sunday.
Are you in a nightgown?
Were you sleeping?
Please don't
tell me you live here.
No, just... Look,
it's a long story.
Well, actually,
it's not that long.
I'm allergic to
my sister's cat, so...
Okay.
I'll just pretend like
that clarifies anything.
So?
Okay.
Fine. Just...
please don't rob me.
I'm way too busy to
deal with that this week.
Okay, I promise,
there will be no robbery.
Mia: Well, your friend
must have good taste.
I love this collection.
You read Minka Shelton poetry.
Yeah, I love her,
and her poems are sincere,
yet simple,
but also completely
enchanting and...
Both: And romantic.
Um, what style would you
like the wrapping to be?
Well, what's your specialty?
I'm known for furoshiki.
Furo-what?
(chuckling)
It's, um...
a Japanese style of wrapping.
You don't use any
paper, tape or glue.
Sounds like some
sort of sorcery.
Let's see it.
Okay. Um...
Just figure out...
color.
So, you... you do all
the wrapping competitions.
Mm-hmm.
Every year at the
St. Paul Christmas Gala.
Yeah, I thought so.
My mother goes every year.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
Okay.
This is incredible.
It took a while...
to master, but I think
I've got it down now.
And, uh,
just...
There... you go.
This is a work of art.
I'm seriously impressed.
What do I owe you?
Oh, no, no, it's on the house.
No way. This is a masterpiece.
No, no, look,
I've already closed the register
for the night.
Here, this is, uh...
It's all I have on me.
No, I... I can't accept that.
I'm going to
leave it right here.
Okay. Thank you.
No, thank you.
Merry Christmas...
Mia. I'm Mia.
Mia.
Thanks.
(gasping)
Uh...
Lily.
Lily: Now, this I gotta hear.
Ashlyn shows up
unannounced last night
and tells me
that she has a crash with me,
which is fine,
but she brought her cat.
Mia, when are you going to stop
letting her walk all over you?
Doesn't she know
you're allergic?
Lily, she's my sister.
I-I can't say no.
And you know what?
I bought some medication,
so I should be good.
But then...
something even crazier happened.
I was just falling asleep,
and then this man
knocks on the window.
Wait. What?
Yeah. I left the lights on,
so he thought we were open,
and he wanted me to
wrap a book for him,
but we kind of hit it off.
Way to bury the lede!
Yeah, but then he left.
He just vanished,
practically into thin air.
What's his name?
I don't know.
I forgot to ask.
Well, what does he look like?
(sighing)
He was... tall,
handsome, and he had this...
This mysterious air about him.
You know, he was wearing a...
A costume.
You know,
he looked like royalty.
Hmm. You know who
he sounds like, right?
- Who?
- Mr. Wedgewood.
Oh, come on, Lily.
No, Mr. Wedgewood
is a fictional character
from a 19th-century novel.
This man...
this man was real.
Are you sure?
I mean, I...
I think so.
Is it possible you fell asleep
while reading
Christmas in Derbyshire
and dreamt the whole thing?
It couldn't have
all been a dream.
You said it yourself, you have
a very vivid imagination.
No!
No, no, no.
He left me a $100 tip,
which I left just...
- $100 tip?
- It was right here.
I left it right there.
(Lily sighing)
Sorry, M.
Unfortunately, not all our
fantasies can become a reality.
I'm so happy
That Santa's on his way
Been waiting all year long
for Christmas Day
I feel alive
When I look up to the sky
Knowing I might
see him on his sleigh
Soon, I will see
Lots of presents by the tree
I think of all the joy
that's on its way
I dream of Santa's
long white beard
I knew I wasn't dreaming.
I know it's almost
time for Christmas Day
(jazzy Christmas music playing)
Man: Hello, Mia.
You. You came back.
I guess I'm
too late once again, huh?
No, I-I don't mind
staying later.
No, no, I can
come back another day.
I just figured if you
might be closed anyway, so...
Oh, what?
You figured we were closed,
then why did you come by?
Oh. Uh, well,
I, um...
- Oh!
- Oh!
- Oh.
- Um...
Funny.
Thank you.
Um, I wanted to ask you
if you'd be interested
in doing a furoshiki lesson
for this book club
that my mother
is a part of tomorrow.
I know that
they would really love it.
Oh.
Wow.
Well, I-I have to work
in the morning.
Right. Of course.
- Forget it.
- No, no, no.
But I-I... I could do
a quick demo around noon?
Yeah?
It's 1 Maplewood Lane.
I will be there.
Looking forward to it.
Wait. What...
What is your name?
It's Beau.
Beau?
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
I know it's
almost time for...
Beau.
(jazzy Christmas music playing)
Christmas Day!
Ashlyn: So, did the
allergy medication work?
- You okay?
- (meowing)
Mia: Yes, I feel fine now.
But Ashlyn, I'm telling you,
I have no idea
why I agreed to this.
I mean, it's a book club.
So, why do they
care about someone coming in
and showing them
how to wrap a present?
Well, he's obviously looking for
another reason to see you again.
Hello!
No, I highly doubt that.
I mean, he looks like he could
be a member of the monarchy.
So? We are the Parkers
of St. Paul, all right?
And it's time that you spent
time with a real-life human man
and not all the
made-up ones in your books.
- Hmm?
- Hmm.
Oh.
You know, there is
a mirror in the bathroom.
And I prefer the light out here.
Okay, Belle.
Ash, have you dated
at all since the divorce?
Yeah, of course.
I've swiped right,
left, east, west,
up, down, you know?
But a relationship is
just not for me right now.
I have a lot on my plate, okay?
It's all about me
becoming a chef, all right?
I am gonna walk into every
restaurant in this town
and I am gonna show
them my resume.
It's... a little unorthodox,
but that's a great idea.
Try a cranberry brie bite. Go.
O-okay.
Mm.
Mmm...
- (chuckling)
- So good.
Yeah. See?
You can't put that on a resume.
- Uh-uh.
- Nope.
No. It's spectacular.
You're so inventive.
Okay. Okay. Try my deviled eggs.
Mm-hmm. Be my guest.
Okay.
Mmm!
- (chuckling)
- Ash! So good!
Thank you.
Okay.
No way.
"Cavannagh Heritage
Foundation Estate."
Nope. No.
You can do this.
You can do this.
(sighing)
Oh.
(sighing)
Thank you.
Wow.
(gasping)
Cavannagh!
Beau Cavannagh!
He's a Cavannagh?
Come along.
Well, am I doing
a gift-wrapping demo
for the Clara Cavannagh?
Holy cow.
I think it was a vivid portrait
of how one must reconcile
love and passion with reason.
Exactly. Reason.
Anna went against the
Russian bourgeois society
and her husband
and what did she get?
Utter tragedy.
Sometimes,
love is simply not worth
the destruction to public image.
Oh. Hi.
You're Claire Cavannagh.
Um, I'm... I'm Mia Parker.
I'm just a huge fan
of everything you do.
That's very sweet.
(chuckling nervously)
I'm sorry. Am I...
Am I interrupting?
Oh, no, we're just
discussing the themes
of class and upper society
in Anna Karenina.
Tolstoy. Wow, that's...
That's a dense one.
Have you read it?
A long time ago, but I prefer...
slightly simpler
historical fiction.
Like The Olivetti w*r?
Um... more...
romantic historical fiction.
Such as?
Well, I love
Christmas in Derbyshire.
I see.
My grandma Mimi, well, we used
to read it every Christmas.
We loved to recite it, even.
My favorite quote was,
"The winter moon was uncommonly
lovely, bright and bewitching."
"And everything looked
"remarkably beautiful
under the influence"
"of such a perfect sky."
Afternoon, ladies.
You've...
You've read
Christmas in Derbyshire.
Beau: Once or twice.
It's possible I may
have wanted to grow up
and be Mr. Wedgewood.
Claire:
Darling, good to see you.
You too, mother.
Mwah. So, Maya,
I understand that you
and your business partners are
in charge of this year's
St. Paul Christmas Gala.
How's it coming along?
Uh, so far so good.
Um, we just have to
figure a few things out.
Such as?
Um, we are looking for one
last item for the raffle.
So, if there's anything
you'd like to contribute, um,
we'd be very appreciative.
I see. I'll have a think.
- Okay, thank you.
- Well, Maya,
we don't want to waste
any more of your precious time.
- The floor is yours.
- Don't stress.
You'll be great.
Claire: Carson will
get you all set up, Maya.
Okay.
So, one of the best things
about the furoshiki technique
is, if it's Christmas Eve
and your last gift and
you've run out of tape,
there's no tape
required to secure it.
- That's exquisite.
- Gorgeous.
Thank you.
And if your gift isn't square,
but perhaps more shaped
like a wine bottle,
just grab your cloth,
like so, lay the bottle down,
and you're going to fold...
and fold again.
This is the fun part... roll.
Just keep rolling, rolling.
Twist, twist, twist,
and then tie it at the top.
And well, why not
add a little bit of garland?
Easy-peasy.
Absolutely delightful.
I can't wait to try some of
these techniques at home.
So glad to hear that.
- (bell ringing softly)
- Well, that's the lunch bell.
Thank you for
all your help, Maya.
Actually, it's Mia.
But, um...
Well done.
You're a rock star up here.
You're like the
Joan Jett of furoshiki.
I get a little...
well, passionate
when I get carried away.
Beau, darling, I'll meet you
in the dining room.
Penelope will be
here any minute.
Take care, dear.
You are a very skilled
little wrapper.
Thank you, Ms. Cavannagh.
(exhaling sharply)
Well, I'll help you pack up.
I can't believe you didn't tell
me that you were a Cavannagh.
Does it matter?
It would have been nice to know
what I was walking into.
I mean, look at this place.
You're right.
I was worried, if you knew,
you wouldn't come.
That's probably right.
And yet,
you agreed to come today.
I did.
Should I be flattered?
Perhaps.
Or like my sister says,
I have a hard time
saying no to people.
Oh. Well, if that's the case...
maybe I should give it a go.
Give what a go?
It's a little awkward for me.
Would you like to go
to lunch with me tomorrow?
I know a great spot
in the west end.
Wow, um... I-I would,
but I'm volunteering
at the community kitchen.
They're having
a tree lighting ceremony
and I... I promised
I would help out.
Yeah, right. Friday?
Church bake sale on Friday.
I'm starting to feel
a little rejected.
No, no, just... come
to the community kitchen.
We're always looking for
an extra pair of hands.
Serve lunch.
Beau: Yeah?
If you want to.
No, I would, yeah.
Beau, I'm so sorry I'm late.
My breakfast at the
embassy took far too long.
Penny, uh, this is Mia.
Oh, hi. The gift wrapper, right?
I'm so sorry I missed it.
How did it go?
It went well, I think.
Those ladies can be
so stuffy sometimes.
I'm glad that you were
able to get through it.
Claire: Penelope!
Speaking of stuffy...
Oh, you made it.
Darling,
it is so good to see you.
Penelope: Hi, Claire.
Hey. Oh, you look ravishing.
- Doesn't she, Beau?
- Always.
Oh, I must show you the dress
that I'm gonna be wearing
to the Christmas gala.
It is divine.
It is a Cindy Cordella original.
Amazing. I can't wait.
Okay, well then,
chop, chop, chop!
The quiche is getting cold!
Coming!
It was nice to meet you, Mia.
You, too.
I should go. Um, thank you.
Mia, wait. Hold on.
But thank you for
inviting me today, Beau.
Um, have a good Christmas.
Claire: Beau!
"Hearts break around the country
as Beau Cavannagh steps out
"with his now-betrothed..."
"Penelope Martin."
Deliveryman: Got a delivery
here for Mia Parker.
- There.
- Thank you.
Okay.
That's one last thing
I have to worry about.
Gonna look so good!
(humming)
Oh...
Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no. No!
(gasping)
Don't panic.
Don't panic, don't panic.
Do not panic. Okay. There we go.
(phone ringing)
Hi! Hi, is this the uh,
The Party Boutique?
This is Mia Parker.
Okay, yes, well, um,
I think there's been
a mix-up with my order.
I think you sent me
the wrong package, so...
A manufacturing issue.
Okay, so, when
is this manufacturing issue
going to get resolved?
Not until the new year.
Okay, no, no, no, please.
Hel... hello?
(whimpering)
Oh, no.
Oh, no. I'm going to be late.
I'm gonna be so late!
I'm gonna...
And some veg for you.
And...
Merry Christmas Eve.
Merry Christmas.
Oh, you can't be serious.
What are you doing here?
I thought you invited me.
Did you bring Penelope?
Mia, I can explain.
(Mia clearing throat)
Let me help you.
I don't think this
is a good idea, Beau.
What?
You being here.
Why is that?
Because you're engaged.
My situation with Penelope...
is complicated.
I'm sure it is.
Someone like me,
you know, heir to
the Cavannagh Foundation,
is expected to be with a certain
type of person.
Penelope has... hi...
Practically been chosen for me.
My mother wants us
to get married
so as to keep the Cavannagh
Foundation protected.
So, what's the problem then?
As far as I can see she's smart,
and kind,
and... possibly stunning.
The problem is
she's like a sister to me.
We went to
boarding school together.
Well, then why don't you just
call it off?
We plan to,
but we just haven't
found the right time.
My mother would be devastated.
Her family would be devastated.
It would be easier for everyone
if we just got married.
But you're not in love.
Seems like love comes
secondary in my world.
Well, you know what
Mr. Wedgewood
would say about love?
- Hmm?
- "Love is like the sun,
"it makes our hearts..."
- "Hearts..."
- "...bloom..."
"bloom into a garden of
eternal enchantment..."
"without which life
would be meaningless."
(clearing throat)
Oh.
- Sorry.
- Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
(clearing throat)
Are you Beau Cavannagh?
Uh, depends on who's asking.
Oh... this is perfect.
Um, would you mind
doing the tree
lighting with Mia?
It would really help garner more
attention to the organization.
Yeah, I'd love to.
Oh, thank you.
(giggling)
It's been another
successful year here
at St. Paul Community Kitchen,
and we could not have done it
without the generous
donations from the community,
as well as our
incredible volunteers.
One such volunteer,
Mia Parker, who has been
a regular server here
for almost five years now.
Give it up!
(applauding)
So, who's ready?
All: Three, two, one.
Kitchen worker:
Let there be light!
Oh! Merry Christmas, everyone.
(crowd applauding)
It's beautiful.
I couldn't agree more.
(crowd applauding)
Thank you for coming today.
You really made everyone's day.
I think it's pretty amazing
that you've been volunteering
here once a week for five years.
It says a lot about you.
So does the work
that you and your mom do
with the Cavannagh Foundation.
It's easy to
send money to places,
but to be on the ground
with real people,
that's where change happens.
It's inspiring.
Well, you guys do more
than just send money.
I mean, you
look out for the needs
of so many important
organizations
and small businesses.
That's a lot of work.
Oh, thank you.
Can I see you again tomorrow?
I don't think that's
a good idea, Beau.
I know my circumstances
are a bit strange, but...
Sorry, I just...
I have to work all day and...
I still have to figure out
the decorations
for the St. Paul Gala,
and I have to meet
with the photographer.
Oh, you need some help?
No, I'm fine.
You really don't like
taking help from people, do you?
I usually have more luck
relying on myself.
My sister and I, we were raised
by my grandma, and I just...
I didn't like to stress
her out with things,
so I just... tried to
figure out my own solutions.
And is this the grandma
that you used to recite
Christmas in Derbyshire with?
Yeah. That's the one.
Yeah, she passed away
three years ago.
Just... I miss her a lot
this time of year.
I know what you mean.
My father got sick
when I was a teenager.
(sighing)
Christmases
are hard without him.
I'm sorry.
His final words to me
were to promise to
take care of my mother
and make sure that the Cavannagh
Foundation stays alive.
That must feel like
a lot of pressure.
Yeah.
Yeah, it's...
It's up to me to keep
the family legacy going.
And my mother expects
only pure excellence.
Well, from what I can tell,
you're the face
of pure excellence.
You think so, huh?
Okay, just relax.
Don't worry, Lily.
Everything is under control,
so just please tell
Tina not to panic.
Lily: How are we gonna
get new decorations
this close to Christmas?
Hello? Mia?
Mia?!
Um... well, I...
I will figure it out,
okay? Promise.
I always find a way.
Um, hello?
Way to tell me you were
on a date with the prince.
Lily: You went on a date?
Lily, I've got to go.
- I'll call you back.
- Lily: With a prince?
Look at all
the likes and comments.
People are even speculating
you two are a thing.
No, that's not a good thing.
What... why?
(sighing)
He's engaged.
Engaged? Seriously?
Apparently, they're...
They're planning on calling it
off when the time is right.
They're just pretending
to be a couple to,
uh, appease their families.
Oh.
Okay. So, when are you
going to see him again?
Well, he...
He wanted to see me today,
but... I-I told him no.
- Mia!
- Look, I can't be
spending time with
someone who's engaged.
It just... doesn't seem like
the responsible choice,
and it's complicated, so...
Ash, I don't want
to talk about it.
So, how did
the restaurant hopping go?
Superb!
I got an
interview at Salvador's!
- You're kidding!
- Yeah! No!
What? Just from walking in
and giving them your appetizers?
Yeah. I'm telling you,
good things come
to people who take risks.
Why do I feel like you're
trying to tell me something?
Look, I'm busy.
I have work to do.
But consider what I said.
There's nothing wrong with
a little eye candy, okay?
Morning, Mom.
What is this?
What?
Why were you at the
St. Paul Community Kitchen
with the gift wrapper?
Her name is Mia.
Answer the question, Beauregard.
Mom, relax. It's not a big deal.
Not a big deal.
Hmph. Listen to this.
"Beau Cavannagh
and a mystery girl
"were seen looking cozy together
"at the St. Paul Community
Kitchen tree lighting ceremony.
"Could this mean
that Penelope Martin"
"is no longer in the picture?"
It's just a silly article.
It's going to be
old news by tomorrow.
And what about poor Penelope?
How does she feel
about all this?
I'm sure she finds
the whole thing amusing.
I think it's time
you set a date.
- Here we go.
- I called the Biltmore.
They had an opening
on February 22nd.
Mom, I don't know.
I do.
I booked it.
What?
That's like two months away.
Why the rush?
Someday soon,
you'll inherit
this organization,
and a single man won't be taken
seriously in the position.
But Mom...
No, Beau,
it is time for you to grow up.
No more messing around.
This foundation relies on you
to be a man of integrity
and commitment.
Mia: I ordered garlands,
not marlins.
You're sick. What do you mean
you have no decorations left?
No, every other photographer
in town is already booked.
Why were they
sent to Pittsburgh?
All you can offer me
is a refund.
How sick are we talking here?
No, thank you.
(groaning)
Okay...
Hey, you.
Hi. Um... I'm sorry.
I didn't know who else to call.
Just Tina, Lily, and Olivia,
they've got
their own gala duties
and I don't want to bother them.
Hey, hey, hey, hey. I'm here.
Tell me what you need.
Well, uh... I...
The last few days
have been catastrophic.
Everything I ordered
has come in wrong.
I have no decorations.
I just found out
that the photographer who's
supposed to take the picture
for the mistletoe
panorama can't do it.
I-I still need to bake cookies
for the church bake sale,
and I still need a big ticket
item for the raffle.
Okay, okay, okay. Slow down.
Let's take things
one at a time, okay?
(exhaling sharply)
What's a mistletoe panorama?
It's for all the couples
to take a picture in front of
at the Christmas gala.
I need a romantic,
wintry shot of St. Paul
in the background.
And then...
(sighing)
I don't know.
Cool. You need a photo taken.
- Mm-hmm.
- I can help with that.
You can?
Beau: This place is beautiful.
How did you find out about it?
My grandma Mimi used to
bring my sister and I here.
We spent hours building forts
and hunting for buried treasure.
But mostly, I would read,
while they played in the creek.
I know I never met her,
but I'm quite positive
she'd be proud of
the person you've become.
So would your dad.
Not so much.
I spend most of my time
pretending I'm somebody I'm not
to keep up appearances.
That must be exhausting.
It is.
When I'm with you,
I really feel like myself.
You do?
Is that crazy?
(Beau chuckling)
I've... spent most of my life
hiding behind
paperwork and books.
But when you're around,
I feel seen.
I've never had that before.
Why do you think you
spend so much time hiding?
I don't know. I...
I guess I just never
really felt that I belonged.
My sister was the
extroverted, popular one
that was always too cool
to hang out with me, and...
I just never really
felt that I was enough.
Hey...
you are more than enough.
You're one of the most
beautiful people I've ever met.
We shouldn't be here,
together, alone.
It's not appropriate.
Mia... I promise you,
It's going to be different soon.
I don't think
I should spend time
with someone who has a fianc.
She's my non-fianc, really.
I don't know what that means.
That's because
you're not a Cavannagh.
We should just take
the picture and go.
(clearing throat)
Yeah, you're right. Of course.
Um, it's this way.
Okay.
Penelope?
Oh, hi. Um, Mia, right?
Right. Are you okay?
I'm fine.
No offense,
but you don't look fine.
It's complicated.
So I've been told.
He really hasn't told you?
Mia: Told me what?
Have you heard of Damien West?
The Senator's son?
He's my boyfriend.
We met last year at a debate,
and he's the
son of my dad's opponent.
And you two are together?
We're in love.
Oh, wow, that...
That really is complicated.
It would create a media frenzy
if the press
found out the truth.
Right. Wow.
You and Beau are just...
That's a tough spot.
Oh, you have no idea.
I mean, we do this dance to
appease our families,
and Beau promised that, until
I'm ready to tell my parents
about Damien,
he'd keep it a secret.
I just... I thought
we had more time.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
So...
you really don't have
feelings for Beau?
I mean, at first,
we gave it our best shot.
But it didn't take
long for us to realize
that we were just friends.
But my parents were thrilled
and Beau has trouble
disappointing his mother.
Plus, I think he's quite
smitten with someone else.
Beau: I'm glad you called me.
Well, I am working on this
whole "asking-for-help" thing,
so we need two teaspoons
of vanilla next.
(Mia humming)
(gasping)
I said two teaspoons
of vanilla; not tablespoons.
Oh...
Ooh. In my opinion,
you can't have enough vanilla.
And you know that the church
is going to ban me from
attending after this.
Okay, no way.
Finally, Christmas
morning has arrived
Now, every
single little thing
Will be just fine
Baby, baby, baby
You know,
I think it's really noble
that you haven't told anyone
about Penelope and Damien.
You're a loyal friend.
Well, when I make a promise,
I mean it.
Just like Mr. Wedgewood, huh?
(chuckling)
I hope you don't think
I'm as perfect as he is.
Well, I don't know about that.
Tomorrow,
can I take you somewhere?
Where?
Yesterday, you showed me a place
that's close to your heart.
I want to show you a place
that's close to mine.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Oh, you got a little something
on your, uh... nose.
Oh.
(gasping)
Okay. Okay.
(both chuckling)
Ashlyn!
Are you okay?
I didn't get the job
at Salvador's today.
I'm sorry, Ash.
Hi. I'm Beau.
I'm Mia's divorced,
unemployed sister.
Okay.
Well, I'll leave you to it.
Nice to meet you, Beau.
Yeah.
You too.
Um, I guess these
are ready to go in?
Yes. Uh, 350.
Okay.
- 3-5-0.
- 3-5-0, right.
You gotta be kidding me.
This is Duke.
He's beautiful.
This whole place,
it's... beautiful.
Thank you.
Yeah, I built it from the ground
up about ten years ago now.
We take in retired racehorses,
give them
a safe haven to call home.
They must take
a lot of looking after.
They do.
It's an excuse
to work with my hands,
so that I'm not
in meetings all day.
You want to brush
in sweeping strokes
in the direction of hair grows.
You got it.
You always had
a love for horses?
Ever since I read
Christmas in Derbyshire,
I've just been
enamored by horses,
the way Mr. Wedgewood
took care of old Reginald,
I've had a soft spot ever since.
I know this isn't
maybe what you expected,
but I wanted to show you
a different side of me,
the real me.
Well, this is perfect.
I can't think of anything else
I'd rather be doing.
Hey, so, tomorrow night,
my mom is hosting this small
gathering at the house.
And by "house",
you mean "palace", right?
It's tradition.
I'd like it if you'd come.
Beau, I... I don't want
to ruffle any feathers.
Who cares about
a few ruffled feathers?
We'll eat, we'll dance,
and afterwards,
I'll have the staff gather up
all of the decorations and you
can have it for the gala.
Really?
I think it'd be good for my mom
to get to know you better.
So, we got a deal?
Well, that's if you can
drag me away from Duke here
because I think he might have
just stolen my heart.
So, you'll come?
I'll be there.
Mmm! Smells good in here.
Yeah. Well, dinner'll
be ready in 30 minutes.
Hope you're hungry.
I'm going out tonight.
Didn't I tell you?
But I made all this food.
Look, I'm sorry, Ash.
It's just... well...
Beau invited me
to a holiday party
his mom is hosting
at the estate, so...
A holiday party
his mom is hosting?
- Mm-hmm.
- Don't you think
you're taking this
whole thing a little too far?
What do you mean?
You're the one that
encouraged me to see him.
Yeah, to have a little fun, not
start going to family events.
I mean, don't you think you're
jumping into this a little fast?
You barely know the guy.
You're setting
yourself up to get hurt.
Well, thanks for the pep talk.
You know what? Do you think
that maybe you're just mad
because I'm the one
that's invited to a fun event,
that I'm finally not
in your shadow anymore?
Excuse me?
Forget it. You know, I'll...
just finish getting ready.
(string section playing
classical music)
Well, the Lafferty Group
is a non-profit, though,
so their focus is
food safety, not education.
Right, but I'm sure
they'll still want to
partner with us on the project.
Society Woman: In my experience,
it is very hard to say no
to Claire Cavannagh.
(group chuckling)
Society Man:
What do you think Beau?
Claire: Beau, darling, the judge
has just asked you a question.
(stammering)
Sorry, just give me a minute.
Society woman:
Isn't that the gift wrapper?
Good question.
Wow.
You're a vision.
Really?
I feel like an imposter.
Nonsense.
You're my guest,
and a beautiful one at that.
Well, you know
the only reason I came
is because I thought
that Oprah might be here.
Yeah, unfortunately, she
couldn't make it this year,
so you're kind of stuck with me.
Well...
I suppose that'll have to do.
Come with me.
Mia Parker!
I didn't expect to see you here.
That makes two of us.
It was a bit of
a last-minute decision.
I tried the "furkoshimi"...
(chuckling)
But it's a lot harder
than it looks.
Yes,
the furoshiki technique,
it does take
a little bit of time to handle.
Beau,
where is Penelope?
Beau: Uh...
I'm sure she's
just running behind.
Can we expect
a night to remember
at the St. Paul
Christmas Gala this year, Mia?
Absolutely.
Everything is coming into place,
thanks to Beau.
h*, h*, h*.
Who here would like to...
Beau: Poor Carson.
She makes him do this every year
and he hates it.
Who here would like to tell me
what they want for
Christmas this year?
Oh, new set
of golf clubs, please.
You wish.
Jewelry, Santa, all the jewelry.
And what about you?
Oh, what...?
Um, honestly,
I'd love a first edition
Christmas in Derbyshire book.
Beau:
A first edition Derbyshire book,
that's a high order,
even for Santa.
But there is a copy
at Arthur's Book Bazaar.
I've been saving it
for a year now.
You're kidding.
You're going to have
to take me some time.
I'd love that.
Beau: Yeah.
Sorry, I'm late.
Um, I had a long phone call.
It's okay, love.
You were just in time for the
first dance Christmas waltz.
Is that necessary, Mother?
Of course, it is.
It's tradition. Now, go.
Excuse me.
Now, when on earth
are they going to
announce the wedding date?
Any day now.
Between you and me, the date
has officially been set,
February 22nd at the Biltmore.
You're kidding! Finally!
It's just fabulous.
Mm-hmm. I'm gonna try to get him
to announce it on Christmas Day
at the St. Paul Gala.
Beau: Mia! Mia!
Where are you going?
Home,
where I should
have been all night,
home with my sister.
That's just a silly tradition.
Beau, your wedding is booked?
Who told you that?
Beau, why did... why did you
even invite me here tonight?
Because I wanted you here.
You're marrying someone else.
Can't you say no?
Are you...
Are you really that scared
of disappointing your mother
that you're willing to
sacrifice your own happiness?
This isn't just
about my mom, Mia.
This is about my dad too.
I made a promise.
You think he would be proud...
of you for not
standing up for yourself?
For what you want?
I doubt that.
Good night, Beau.
I hope you and Penelope
live happily ever after.
Um...
Ashlyn:
I know you're rushing off,
but I made you
something special.
Aren't you going to be late
for work?
I'll go in later.
You're never late.
What happened?
Beau is going to marry Penelope.
- What?
- Yeah.
Go ahead. Just say it.
Tell me, "I told you so."
Get it over with.
Mia, I am so sorry.
I shouldn't have said anything.
I was just feeling down
about myself
and took it out on you,
like I always have.
I guess I just let jealousy
get the better of me.
- Jealous of what?
- Of you.
I mean, you're so put-together,
responsible, smart.
People really respect you.
Your friends adore you.
Not to mention you have
your own successful business.
I can't even get
a second interview anywhere.
Ash...
I've always been jealous of you.
You were so popular
and outgoing,
and boys, I mean,
they fell to their knees
for you.
And Mimi?
Oh, she adored you.
She loved cooking with you.
I'm just glad she's not here
to see what a failure I am.
You're not a failure.
Ash, look.
You're just going through
a tough time right now,
and she'd be so proud
of how strong you are.
Look. You don't let anyone tell
you who to be or what to do.
You're real...
and I admire that so much.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Completely.
But sometimes, I just...
I do wish you would
consider my feelings more.
Ash, I don't want
to be that person
who lets people
walk all over them anymore.
Not even you.
You're right.
I'm sorry I bulldoze over
your feelings sometimes.
And I'm sorry I avoid
talking about Mimi.
It just hurts.
I miss her so much.
I know.
But she's still here.
Always.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
So, what are you going to do
about Beau?
I think reading about love
is easier than falling for
the real thing.
You deserve
the greatest love story.
Thank you, Ash.
But I think I need to get
my head out of the clouds.
Mia:
Arthur?
Arthur, are you here?
Hi, Mia.
Are you okay?
You look a little down.
Well, I have some bad news.
What?
Oh, no.
Where's my baby?
I'm so sorry, Mia.
Randy was covering for me
while I was out doing
some last-minute shopping,
and it sold.
It's gone.
Just like that.
You know,
I was getting so close.
Who bought it?
He said it was some posh woman.
I think her name was Claire.
Claire? Claire Cavannagh?
Do you know her?
(sighing)
(phone ringing)
(ringing continues)
Hi.
No, no. Please don't tell me.
The flu?
Look. The party's in a few days.
So, how am I supposed to
decorate the Alford House
all on my own? Yeah.
(knocking on window)
Can I call you back?
This isn't a good time, Beau.
Mia, I'm so sorry.
I want to make it up to you.
I just don't know how.
Getting to know you
has been incredible...
And I wouldn't change that
for the world.
But I deserve to be with someone
who will fight for me...
Who's willing to stand up
to their family for me.
You're right,
and you deserve the world.
Just not yours.
You belong
anywhere you want to belong,
and don't let anyone
tell you otherwise.
If there's one thing
I've learned since meeting you,
it's that we all have a voice
and it's our own responsibility
to use it...
Even if it disappoints others.
So, I have to say
I think it would be better
if we don't see each other
anymore.
You really mean that?
I do.
I have a lot of things
to get on with.
I'm busy.
I'll have a truck
come around tomorrow
with decorations.
Thank you.
Ooh, ooh! Yum-yum-yum.
Look at these cuties.
Ooh! I'm going to have to put
some sugar. Ba-ba-ba-ba.
Hi, Tina.
I am just heading to the store.
Tina:
Mia, there's been an emergency.
What is it now?
The caterers called,
and they had to cancel.
What?
No, no, no.
This can't be happening.
Tina: What are we going to do?
The gala is in six days,
and we literally have
no food to serve.
Yeah, and we can't host a party
without food.
People paid a lot of money
for those tickets.
I can't imagine the complaints
we're going to get.
This whole thing is a disaster.
There has to be a solution. Um...
Ugh. Who out there do we know
that can cook
for that many people
with only a week's notice?
Yeah. Woo! Ah.
I know who.
Just leave it with me.
(humming)
(cookie sheet clattering)
Mia:
What are you up to?
Ah, just working on my rsum.
What's up?
Great.
How about we put it to use?
Huh?
What do you mean?
I want to hire you.
I'm sorry? What?
The caterers
for the Christmas gala,
they can't make it anymore.
Please, Ash. I need you.
The big gala?
But I've never been
in charge of something important
like that before. You really
think I can pull this off?
Completely.
You got this.
- Okay. I'm in.
- You're in?
- Yeah.
- Okay. Cool.
Wait. We need supplies.
We're going to
need plate warmers.
We're going to need
cupcake towers, portable grills.
Money.
I don't have any.
Right. Um...
Just give me a second.
Uh-uh. No.
Mm-mmm.
That's your hard-earned money.
Look, Ash.
The book is gone...
and I want to invest in
Ashlyn Parker Catering.
So, just
pay me back
when you're a success.
I won't let you down.
I promise.
I know.
(chuckling)
You bought the first edition
Derbyshire book?
How could you do that to Mia?
You don't even like those books.
Well, you know that I love
collecting first editions.
You've really crossed
the line this time.
You should be
ashamed of yourself.
Don't speak to me that way.
Look. I should have said this
to you a long time ago, but...
Penelope and I
have been pretending
to be in a relationship
just to make you
and everyone else happy.
But I'm done.
Wait. So, this entire time,
this has all been one big lie?
I'm sorry,
but I'm done...
Playing some role
to make everyone happy.
I need to start using my voice.
And I thought the two of you
were happy.
We're best friends,
but we're not in love.
And the pressure
from you and everyone...
We didn't know what to do.
I should have never proposed.
Well, I thought I was doing
the right thing
by pressuring you to commit.
I know.
Beau, if you're going to
take over for this foundation,
you're going to have to learn
to speak up
and stand up for
what you believe in.
Even if it isn't
what people want to hear.
Even you?
Even me.
And more importantly,
you have to fight for love
at all costs.
You're not listening.
Penelope and I are not in love.
I'm not talking about Penelope.
Thanks for helping me
with all this, Ash.
You know, if I'm going to
pull this off,
I need at least 15 hours
to decorate.
Why didn't you ask anyone
for help?
'Cause I don't like
bothering people.
I will be back over to help
as soon as I'm done shopping
for supplies, okay?
- Okay.
- You got this.
Huh.
(sighing)
It's got to be
a Christmas miracle.
We're here.
Guys, what are you doing here?
Well, your sister texted us
and told us you were planning on
decorating by yourself today.
Mia, are you nuts?
This place is huge.
Why didn't you tell us
the decorators cancelled?
Because you guys
have enough on your plate.
I just didn't want to add
any more stress.
- We're a team, Mia.
- Mm-hmm.
Your stress is our stress.
Thank you, guys.
This means so much.
And Liv would've been here, too,
but she's still snowed in.
Ah, right.
Luckily, Michael and Haley
are on their way
to lend a helping hand.
Ah. That's great.
You know, the more, the merrier.
I'm here. I'm here.
And I brought some fuel
to keep us on task.
Oh, Arthur.
Sorry I'm late.
Wendy? Oh.
I can't believe you guys
all came to help me decorate.
After everything
you've done for us,
all of us over the years,
it's the least we can do.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you! Thank you all.
Okay. Well, let's get started.
A little higher.
(indistinct chattering)
Good evening. Would you care for
an asiago pear tart?
We had a lovely dinner for two...
Mia.
You look wonderful.
- Thank you, Arthur.
- A beautiful antique...
You did good, kid.
Congratulations.
All right, folks.
Next up, we have...
Not bad, right?
You should be proud of yourself.
A very fine,
exclusive pinot gris.
I am. Thank you, Arthur.
It's so fine, whoever wins it
has to share it.
I don't mean to startle you,
but Claire Cavannagh
just arrived.
And the winner is...
Hi. Good to see you.
Meagan Leigh.
- (applauding)
- There you go, Meagan.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
And finally, someone donated
this prize,
and wow. It's a good one.
It's a great one.
A first edition
of Christmas in Derbyshire,
and it is estimated to be worth
over $6,000.
Let's see who the winner
of this first edition
of Christmas in Derbyshire is.
And it's Mia Parker.
(applauding)
Congratulations, Mia.
Come on up, Mia.
Um, I didn't put my name in.
May I just see that?
Thank you.
Just figured I would...
Check.
It looks like
someone else did it for you.
Congratulations
to all the winners,
and all of the proceeds
from tonight will go to
the new Alford House
Dyslexia School for Children.
I don't understand.
I've been horrid to you, Mia.
It's the least that I can do
to try to make it up to you.
I was just doing
what I thought was right
by pushing you away,
but it was the wrong way
to have treated you.
This book. It's too much.
No. It's not enough.
Well, I should get going
to the wrapping competition.
They'll be starting soon.
But thank you for the book.
You have no idea
how much it means to me.
Any sign of Olivia yet?
She's on her way.
Fingers crossed she makes it.
All right, everyone.
The rules for this one
are simple.
Each contestant will be given
two minutes
to freestyle wrap their gift
using any of the items
in their box.
- Here we go.
- It's going to be fine.
I'm excited. On your mark.
Get set.
Go.
You got this, Mia.
Mayor Betz: All right.
Things are heating up, folks.
Just need to tie
that into a bow.
30 seconds to go.
That's it. Time's up. Back away.
(cheering and applause)
Mayor Betz:
Okay. The competition is close,
but the winner of this year's
Best Freestyle Wrap competition
is...
Mia Parker!
(gasping)
(cheering and applause)
Ha-ha-ha. Well done, Mia.
(cheering continues)
- Nice work, Mia.
- Thank you.
(unclear).
Mayor Betz:
Okay, folks.
Is everyone ready for
Best in Bow?
- Oh, where is she?
- She's almost here.
I'm sorry, ladies, but we have
to keep things moving along.
No, no, no. There she is!
Ah. You made it.
Oh, my goodness.
You have no idea.
Hi.
More on that later.
Right now,
I've got a title to defend.
We still have no mistletoe,
though.
Ah. Hmm.
Don't worry.
I've got it covered.
Look.
(gasping)
This is the book?
Someone's here to see you.
You came.
You look beautiful.
Um, where's Penelope?
She's with Damien.
She told her parents the truth.
And so did I.
(exhaling sharply)
You did.
I did.
And I've never felt better
in my life.
Mia...
I know we haven't known
each other for very long,
but you mean so much to me.
The feelings I have for you
are more
than I ever knew possible.
A wise man once said that
love is like the sun.
It makes our hearts bloom
into a garden
of eternal enchantment
without which,
life would be meaningless.
And well, Mia, I think you're
my garden
of eternal enchantment.
So, Mia Parker,
will you do me the honor
of taking a picture with me
at the mistletoe panorama?
I'd love to.
Shall we?
Yes.
(shutter clicking)
Here we go.
Oh. Sorry.
Okay. Thank you.
(Beau clearing throat)
Should I be coming in
on horseback?
I mean, that is what
Mr. Wedgewood would do, right?
Forget about Mr. Wedgewood.
I only have eyes
for Beau Cavannagh.
(shutter clicking)
(cheering and applause)
Yeah.
(glasses clinking)
(giggling)
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Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince (2024)
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