A Prince For Christmas (2015)

[bunniefuu]

Todd, I've been
thinking a lot lately.

Yeah, me too, Emma.

This whole you-and-me thing?

Yeah?

It just isn't working.

What? I thought everything
was going great.

Emma, I think I'm ready to take
it to the next step with you.

You know what I mean?
You and me...

building a real life
here together.

That's the thing, Todd.

I love this place, I do,
but it's not enough.

I wanna travel.

I wanna go places,
see things, do things.

Here, look.

These.

They're amazing.

I would love to do those things.

But we have to be realistic.
I have my business.

Your father's business.

You have your diner.

But, Todd,
there has to be more to life

than pushing meatloaf
on Thursday

and topping up coffee cups.

What about Alice?

You two have had it really rough
these last few years,

and I admire every ounce
of fight that you have in you.

But, Emma, that isn't gonna
put your sister through college.

I can.

Sorry, Todd.
I can't marry for money.

This isn't about money.

This is about history.
Our history.

When you're ready to wake up and
stop dreaming, give me a call,

but don't wait too long.

Opportunities come
and opportunities go.

Timing is everything, babe.

Todd, wait.

You're unfocused.

Instinct.

Instinct always comes first.

What's going on?

Tell me what the trouble is.

Geoffrey, in seven day's time,
I'm to marry a perfect stranger

in front of thousands
of other perfect strangers,

and you ask me
what the trouble is?

I think "perfect stranger"
is stretching it a bit, but...

I get your meaning.

I mean, it's archaic.

Whoever heard
of an arranged married

in this day and age,
for goodness sake?

I mean, Isabelle,
yes, she's very sweet

and certainly
she's very beautiful,

- but there's just no...
- Spark?

Spark.

Exactly.

And what does your bride-to-be
think about all this?

I have no idea. I think
the poor girl read about it

in the bloody newspapers.

Duncan, I've watched over you
since you were born

as your trusted
confidant and valet,

but more importantly
as your friend.

And as your friend,

I implore you follow your heart,
not what tradition

and certainly not what
the ministry has to say.

You speak treason.

Fluently.

Come on.

Hey, lady,
wanna buy some flowers

and help a poor kid
get to New York City?

I'm running a special
right now for big sisters.

Thanks, kid, but I didn't make
enough today to buy the vase,

let alone the flowers.

Things still slow, huh?

Well, how did it go
with the King of Cars?

Oh, that good, huh?

Don't worry about him.
He'll get over it.

When I told him no,
he actually said,

"Timing is everything, babe."

- That must have stung.
- Yeah.

So how are sales?

Slow, but they'll pick up.

Listen to this:

"Balemont's royal family
is a staid and lifeless relic

of a medieval past,

and it is time to create
a true 21st century republic."

Well, at least
we still have the support

of the prime minister.

That was the prime minister.

Then it's settled.

He's sitting next to your mother
during the reception.

Is everything all right, dear?

You haven't touched
your pheasant.

I want you
to call this wedding off.

Why on earth would I do that?

This is going to be the most
spectacular Christmas wedding

that this country has ever seen.

Isabelle is
a terrific young woman.

She'll make an ideal princess.

I'm not in love with her.

Oh, that. Well, what's love
got to do with it?

You don't think
love's important?

Don't be silly, Duncan.
It's only a wedding.

Dad...

when you and Mom got married,
didn't you love each other?

Well, yes, of course.

We were very lucky.

I still remember the first time
I laid eyes on you.

The Duke of Norwood's Ball.

There wasn't a more beautiful
woman in all of Balemont.

And there still isn't.

You see, I want that.

I want to know
what true love is.

I need to know for myself.

Duncan, there are much bigger
things at stake here than love.

Did you know that after
Prince William's wedding,

support for the British royals
rose by over 150%.

Can't you just add a three-day
holiday to the calendar

or reduce taxes or something?

I cannot and I will not be
a part of this conversation,

and I'm not calling off
the wedding.

And besides, I've already sold
the cable and internet rights.

Children...

Well...

Well, there you have it.

What is it, another woman?

No.

Another man?

Father, please.

I jest.

What's the problem?

You've had plenty of time
to find a suitable girl.

I know. I've gone out
with about a dozen women,

and I've never found one
that I couldn't live without.

I mean, isn't that the point?

Isn't that what
it's supposed to be,

that you couldn't
live without them?

It's hard to explain.

But when it happens,
you'll know it.

I can't do this.

Alice, breakfast!

Thanks.

So, Big Sis,
I've been thinking...

Not again.

Very funny.

Anyway, I've been
saving up some cash,

and I was thinking
how drab this place is.

And?

How about I buy us
a Christmas tree?

Come on, Emma.
It's been three years.

Can we talk about it later?

We can, but we never do.

I'll think about it, okay?

Emma...

a Christmas tree
didn't k*ll our parents.

A car did.

Don't forget your flower forms.

You got a quota to meet

if you're gonna help your school
make that trip.

I've got them in my backpack.
Don't worry.

I'm your big sister.
It's my job to worry.

Now come on,
or we'll both be late.

I don't understand why
I can't have my brie omelet

and black pudding.

I am the bloody king, after all.

You do want your royal robes
to fit, don't you?

Now just stick to the oatmeal.

- Your Majesties.
- Thank you, Geoffrey.

Separate out the sports
section for Duncan, will you?

He's always so rabid
about the results.

Where is Duncan?
He's 15 minutes late.

I'm afraid the prince
is not at home.

What do you mean,
the prince is not at home?

Well, he's gone, Your Majesty.

- Gone?
- Exactly.

I went up this morning
to roust him,

and I noticed that his bed
had not been slept in,

and his travel case
and some clothes are missing.

But the wedding's in one week.

I don't have time
for this kind of nonsense.

On the contrary, Ariana.

Perhaps this is exactly the kind
of nonsense the boy does need.

Time alone to sort things out.

Don't be ridiculous!

He's a grown man, and
he's proving it to us right now.

I won't stand for it.

Geoffrey, endeavor to find him
for us, will you?

Most certainly.
Of course, Your Majesties.

Actually, I wonder
where he has gone.

In 100 feet, turn right,

then continue north
to the New York Expressway.

North? Which way's north?

Continue for another half-mile.

Oh, for goodness sake.

Recalculating.

Yes, thank you.

Recalculating.

Turn east, then make a U-turn.

Look, could you just tell me how
to get back to the main road?

Continue another 400 feet.

In 100 feet, turn right.

Okay.

Continue for another mile.

I'm fairly certain this isn't
where I'm supposed to be.

Okay, according to this,
I should be able to go...

You have arrived at your destination..

Bugger.

This is just marvelous.

Yes, thank you!

Oh, for goodness sake.

Put 'er down here.

Thanks for the lift.

Well, I have some good news,
and I have some bad news.

- All right.
- The good news is...

I don't see any major body
damage, just a few scratches.

Fantastic.
What's the bad news?

The entire undercarriage
of your car is trashed.

That is bad news.
Can you fix it?

No. This is a rental car.

I'm not allowed to fix it.

- So what now?
- Well...

they come and get it
when they're good and ready.

Marvelous.

Is there another
rental agency in town?

Sorry, no.

You're gonna have to take
a train into the city

and pick up another car there.

It's just a couple hours away.

I think I have a schedule
around here somewhere.

- Let me go check.
- Thank you.

I can come in later
if you need me.

- Okay. I'll see you there.
- Okay, sounds good.

I love you.

Bye, Emma.

Hey, where's Kenny hiding?

He's... he's inside.

Well, I'm selling
Christmas bouquets

to benefit the high school
orchestra's trip to New York.

Interested in buying one?

Well, it looks like
you're all sold out.

No, silly.
I don't carry them with me.

You order them now,
and then they'll be delivered

right to your door
on Christmas Eve.

Well, I'd love to help,

but I'm afraid
I can't really use any.

Really? I find it
very hard to believe

that someone like you
doesn't have anyone

they'd like to give
some pretty flowers to.

Someone like me, huh?

I know someone who would love
to get some beautiful flowers

from someone like you
on Christmas Eve.

Well, in that case,
maybe I'll take two.

That'll be $50.

Just make sure the right person
gets them on Christmas morning.

She will.

So I have you down
for two bouquets, Mister...

David.

Alice, you're not bugging
my customer, are you?

Not in the least.

Looks like the next train
isn't until tomorrow.

Marvelous.
Is there somewhere around here

I can get a bite to eat
and a cup of tea?

There's a diner that's
down the street to the right.

They have the best food in town.

Fantastic. Thank you.

Thanks.

What?

You're not playing matchmaker
with your sister,

who's already tied up
with Todd, are you?

She was tied up,
but now it's one of those...

off-again, off-again
kind of things.

See you around.

Denver omelet with hash browns
smothered and covered!

Thanks, Max.

Don't look now, honey.

Want me to shoo him out for you?

No. It's my mess.

I'll mop it up.

Hey, Emma.

What looks good today
besides you?

- Corned beef hash and eggs?
- We're all out.

Hey, wait.

I think we should
give this another chance.

I mean, you've had a night
to think about it,

and you know that I'm
the right guy for you,

and you're the
right girl for me.

If you're not gonna
order anything,

I've got a restaurant to run.

Hey, Emma,
I didn't get my toast!

Sorry, Jerry.
I'm on it.

Emma, please.

Don't make the biggest
mistake of your life.

Everything you've ever wanted
is standing in front of you.

I really need
to get back to work.

Hey, just...

I'll tell you what.

Christmas is in seven days.

Let's make it a merry one.

No promises.

Just think about it.
I'll talk to you later.

You don't think
he's Mr. Right?

He's Mr. Not Right Now.

- I'm sorry. Didn't mean to...
- It's okay.

It's you.

Me?

I'm sorry, have we met?

Over at the garage.
You were across the road.

- That was you.
- Yeah.

Well, just take a seat and
someone will be right with you.

Thank you.

Emma, number three's
ready for their order!

I'm on it!

Grits?

Cheesy grits?

Pigs in blankets, bacon waffles.

Only in America.

Welcome, Mister.

You need a little time
to look at the menu?

There's a lot to choose from.
What would you recommend?

Everybody likes
our biscuits and gravy.

I'm sorry, biscuits and gravy?

Yeah, biscuits and gravy.

Oh, I see, I think perhaps
we might call them scones.

Well, why not?
Let's try that.

I don't suppose you have
any Major's broken leaf?

Tea?

Be right back.

- Thank you.
- Coffee?

No, thank you, Emma,
I'll stick with tea.

How'd you know my name?

Well, I suppose everything about
you just seems to say Emma.

And it's on your name tag.

I'm David.

You're not from around here,
are you, David?

I didn't think it showed.

No, I'm from Europe.

Which country?

Just Europe.

It's really more like one
ginormous country these days.

Yeah, I read about that
in the travel brochures.

In the travel brochures?

I plan to go there one day
when I can.

Well, you should.
I think you'd love it.

So what are you doing here?

Did your car break down?

In a manner of speaking, yes.

I'll be taking
the train out tomorrow.

That's too bad.

About the car.

Yes.

Well, it hasn't all been bad.

Tasty, huh?

Delicious.

Well, let me know if there's
something else I can get you.

Thank you.

Actually, seeing as you
were kind enough to ask,

I need a place
to stay for the night.

I mean a hotel,
of course, not...

Right. There's
a bed and breakfast

at the end of the street.

Just take a right
at Main Street.

Thank you.

Hi!

Can I help you?

Good afternoon, Nancy.
I'd like a room, please.

Absolutely.
For how many nights?

Just the one. I'm taking
the train out tomorrow.

Where are you headed?

I suppose wherever
the winds of fate take me.

The winds of fate.

I remember them.
That's what brought me here.

What happened?

Two kids and mortgage.

You'd be surprised.
This town has a way

of keeping people from leaving.

Well, not me.

Whatever you say.

I'll need to see identification
and a major credit card.

Of course.

Oh, my.

I don't think I've ever seen
a black one of those before.

- Actually...
- Is there a problem?

Could I pay in cash instead?

I only use this
for the incidentals.

Still, I'd rather just give you
a deposit, if it's all the same.

You're not in any kind
of trouble, are you?

No, not at all.
I just like to avoid

the foreign currency
exchange rates.

I see, sure.
That'll be $85.

Great.

- And you're in 2B.
- Thank you.

You look familiar.

Have you stayed with us before?

First time in Aurora.

Perhaps I just have
one of those faces.

Maybe that's it.

Did you eat yet?
I brought you something.

Thanks, but I had some cereal.

I'm not gonna let you
become one of those kids.

It's got protein!

Peanuts?

Peanuts count.

So how was your day today?

Interesting?

I know what you mean.

Come on, you've gotta admit.

He was tall, handsome,
and he's got that accent.

Alice, I appreciate the thought.

But really, what does
anyone know about him?

I know he wasn't wearing a ring.

So? You have no idea
what kind of dark secrets

he might be hiding.

Well, there's only
one way to find out.

I bet he comes back to the diner
for breakfast tomorrow.

Knock it off, Cyrano.

Besides, you know
I don't work tomorrow.

Sorry. I wasn't thinking.

What you reading?

It's all about
this mysterious nobleman

who brings a single woman back
to his elegant manor estate

to become a governess
for his young daughter.

You'd wish this on me,
wouldn't you?

Doesn't this guy
turn out to be a vampire?

I just think it's interesting
in that tall, dark and handsome

comes to town just as you're
breaking up with the Car King.

It's like it was meant to be.

Sorry. Not taking relationship
advice from a 17-year-old.

Remember, "Timing
is everything, babe."

Don't stay up too late
reading that junk.

It's not junk.

It's Gothic romance.

Checking out?

Yes, thank you.

Well, it was nice having you...

Prince Duncan.

I beg your pardon?

I looked your name up
from the credit card.

I just knew you looked familiar.
I just knew it!

I'm afraid you must be mistaken.

I never miss an issue.

I see. Look,
you mustn't tell a soul.

Let me give you a little bit...

No, no!
Don't even!

You're sure?

Look, with as much as I love
reading about this stuff,

your secret is safe with me.

However...

if, when this is all over,

maybe you could
tell everyone about...

The delightful little bed and
breakfast I discovered here.

That would be just wonderful.

Of course.

Hope to see you back again soon!

We have a beautiful
honeymoon suite!

Just saying.

They'll be delivered
on Christmas Eve.

Morning, Alice.
How's sales going?

As of today,
I've sold six bouquets.

Six? Well, you'll be well
on your way to the Big Apple

in no time at all.

Thanks to people like you.

Thought you had
a train to catch.

Well, I had a little
time to k*ll.

Coffee?

When in Rome.

So what time's your train?

In a little while.
Why do you ask?

I just...
I wouldn't want you to miss it.

Well, thanks.
I'm sure I'll be fine.

So any exciting plans
for the day?

Nope, not me.

And is your sister
around at all?

No, she...
She's not working today.

She never works
on the 19th of December.

That's rather a shame.

I was hoping
I might say goodbye.

Well, that's nice.

Thanks.

You hungry?

Famished.

Want some pigs in a blanket?

How many pigs
are we talking here exactly?

I'll have to look
under the blanket.

I have some good news
for a change.

Alice got accepted
into State University.

I know that's what you
always hoped for.

She's worked so hard for it.

The only problem is...

I'm a little short
on cash right now,

like $30,000 short.

So I've had to make
some really hard decisions.

Please forgive me
for what I'm about to do.

Emma!

David.

- What are you doing here?
- Well, I popped out for a walk,

and I looked up,
and there you were.

I thought you had
a train to catch.

Oh, I do, but I had
some time to k*ll,

and I thought I might see
something interesting.

- And did you?
- I think so.

I'm sorry. I'm intruding.
I should go.

No, it's okay, I'm fine.

You're sure?

Well, in that case, I still have
a couple of blocks left in me.

Perhaps you might
accompany me for a while.

Sure.

- Come on.
- Great.

This is Aurora.

Four square blocks.

Established in 1876.

Population...

Yeah.

Well, I think
it's rather beautiful.

It's always been a family town.

Folks spend
their whole lives here.

They're born here, married here,
they raise their kids here.

What about you?

Born and raised.

And your parents?

I was just having a little chat
with them before you came up.

- I'm sorry. I didn't realize.
- It's okay.

So now it's just me and Alice.

When we were little,
our folks used to bring us here,

and we'd all make snowmen
and snow angels together.

- I'm sorry, snow angels?
- Oh, come on.

Don't tell me you don't make
snow angels where you come from.

I haven't the foggiest idea
what you're talking about.

You're serious?

My family's idea
of the great outdoors

was a tour of the Alps
in a heated motor carriage.

Wait, you've been to the Alps?

Every spring without fail.

And you've never
made a snow angel?

I'm afraid that singular
pleasure has eluded me.

That's just...

unacceptable.

I quite agree.

Let's fix that.

Great. What do I do?

Okay, stand here.

- Drop your bag.
- Okay.

Close your eyes tight.

Stick your arms out like a bird.

- I feel quite ridiculous.
- Perfect. Chin up.

What now?

Wha...

Was that absolutely necessary?

Now I want you
to wave them like this.

There! You're doing it!

I'm doing what?
I'm making a snow angel?

The best ever.

I can't believe you never
played in the snow

when you were a kid.

I've played in the snow.

Snowball fights?
Ice sports? Huh, huh?

Not exactly. I was captain
of the curling team

when I was at university though.

Curling? That sounds like some
pretty serious stuff, buster.

I'll have you know
it's very serious.

All designed to keep up
the family honor, of course.

I seemed to have spent so much
of my time appeasing them.

I've never really had the
opportunity to do my own thing.

To take risks, to have
a meaningful relationship.

You know, I've never even
been in love.

And I was feeling sorry for me.

You trust me?

I don't know.

Should I?

Absolutely not,
but you're gonna.

Here we go again.

Okay, I just want you to relax.

Okay.

Just loosen up
and hold on, okay?

You've seriously
never done this before?

Like I said, my parents are
rather on the conservative side.

Well, you said you wanted
to take a risk, right?

Yeah.

You're not worried, are you?

Hurtling down a mountainside
in a runaway sleigh

with nothing to stop us
but some bloody large trees,

what's to worry?

Glad you feel that way.
Pass me your phone.

In case we don't make it, smile!

In case we...

Oh, jeez.

Ready?

- One...
- All right.

...two...

three!

Oi!

David!

David, are you okay?

David?

Are you sure you're okay?

I'm fine.
Just an old injury flaring up.

I wouldn't normally mention it,

but I served a couple
of years in the military.

Really?

How did that happen?

National service.
It's mandatory in my country,

regardless of what your parents
think is best for you.

So you were like
a commando or something?

No. I was a cornet
in the cavalry.

A cornet.

Second lieutenant on horseback.

That's what I said.

Cupcakes.

Why not?

Two coffees
and two buttercreams.

- Thanks, Wendy.
- You got it.

I'm glad I took the time
to check out your little town.

It's everything
you said it would be.

I wouldn't steer you wrong,
unless I had more time.

You know with the snow
and the icicles

and all the little lights,

you must have had some truly
magical Christmases here.

We used to.

Not so much lately.

You know how it is.

You just don't always have
a lot of time to celebrate.

Well, you run your own business.
I'm sure it takes a lot.

The diner was my father's dream.

But now it barely makes enough
to keeps the lights turned on.

But I've been determined
to keep Dad's dream alive.

And at what cost
to your own dreams?

And Alice? Doesn't she want
to have a proper Christmas?

She does.

And she will.

Thank you.

But what I really want
is to see what life is like

in other places.

It must be so fascinating,
different.

I mean, I love
this little town, I do,

but I know that there's
this big old world out there

waiting for me.

I wish that I could
show you that world.

I guess you missed your train.

There'll be another one.

So can I see you again tomorrow?

Maybe.

Here we are.

She's very pretty, isn't she?

Yeah, she is. Very.

Someone looks happy.

I think you might be confusing
happiness with sheer terror.

Tell me, is there
something going on here?

I don't know.

I'm kinda new at all of this.

I don't think
my timing was terrific

with today being, you know...

I know.

Her parents were good people.

It's so sad.

What happened to them?

It was a car accident
four years ago today.

They had just bought
their Christmas tree,

and they were driving home,

and they hit
a patch of black ice.

Emma and Alice
were pretty banged up,

but Bruce and Julie
didn't make it.

How terrible.

It's always hard
to lose a parent,

but to lose both of them
in that way at Christmastime?

It's just tragic.

I had no idea.

And now Emma's raising
her sister Alice.

Yeah. She's put
her entire life on hold

to take care of
her little sister.

That and keeping
her father's diner open.

That's what drives her
every day.

Emma is a remarkable girl.

So how do you know her?

We met at the diner.

She showed me around
this afternoon.

Would that have something to do

with why you missed
your train today?

It might have something
to do with that, yes.

Now I know this is
none of my business, but...

let's just say, hypothetically,

someone were interested in Emma,

and they asked my advice.

Go on.

Well, with everything
that she's been through,

I think she would
really appreciate it

if someone were to offer her
some help for a change.

Hypothetically.

Of course.

Thanks for the tea.

Your Majesty?

Anything?

He's still here.

- What about the train?
- He never boarded.

Why not?

I'd venture to say
he was highly distracted.

What kind of distraction?

5'8", blue eyes.

Good work, Geoffrey.

Would you like me
to intervene, sir?

No, don't rush him, not yet.

Just stand close by
in case he needs you.

And be sure to report to me.

Very well.
What about the queen?

Let's just keep this
between ourselves for now.

Understood, Your Majesty.

And good night.

Yes, good night.

There you are, my love.

Is there any news on Duncan?

No, my love, nothing yet.

I know.
It's all my fault.

I've driven him away.
It's as simple as that.

A wedding of this magnitude
would be stressful on anyone.

It wouldn't be a wedding
of this magnitude

if it wasn't for me.

I mean, you only
get married once,

and I just wanted this to be
the most perfect wedding,

and now we have
everything at stake.

Ariana...

they're just titles, that's all.

I was Duncan's age once,

and I know
what he's going through.

He just needs time, that's all.

Really?

Don't think I didn't
have reservations,

even about our wedding.

That's true.

And we worked out
all right, didn't we?

Yes, we did.

And that's because
no one made us get married.

We got married
because we wanted to.

And I promise you
all will be well

and Duncan will come home.

He'd certainly better.

I have a delivery.

These are gorgeous.
Let me see.

They're for you!

From you know who!

"I know you need
your time to think,

but don't take too long.

Only five days until Santa
leaves you under my tree.

Love, Todd."

Okay. Take these.

Good morning.

I'm beginning to think
you don't actually have

a train to catch at all.

Why is there
a "for sale" sign outside?

I guess it's time
to wake up and realize

I can't keep going like this.

- The money would come in handy.
- Maybe I can help you.

- What?
- Emma, it's Christmas.

This place should be packed.

And, really, it's deader than
Mother's Day at an orphanage.

What I'm trying to say is
that perhaps selling the diner

isn't the only option.

Maybe we could
liven things up a little bit.

We could at least try.

We?

Yes. Let me introduce your
customers to some new dishes,

something a little bit
out of the box.

What do you have to lose?

- You're serious.
- Absolutely.

All right.
What do you have in mind?

Here's what I was thinking.

Here you go.

Everything on your list,
except for suet.

Nobody here knows what suet is.

Okay, well,
thanks for trying, Max.

I am dying to see what you're
gonna do with all this stuff.

I've got a few tricks
up my sleeve.

Do you have a passion
for international cuisine?

I like cooking for people,
if that's what you mean.

This burger flipping
is only temporary

until I open my own place.

Really? Your own place?

It'll be the only gourmet
restaurant in all of Aurora.

But first I gotta pass
the entrance exam

to get into culinary school.

What's stopping you?

Unfortunately, school learning
was never my thing,

so here I am slinging omelets.

I can help you, if you'd like.

Do you have the time?

I'll make time.

- Six.
- Exactly.

You know the best piece of
advice anyone every gave me?

Trust your instincts.
You've got this, Max.

I'm almost afraid to ask.

David's helping me
on my entrance exam.

Is that right?

Okay, what about the next one?

24. Wait.

34.

Good, and remember you have
to include that in your table.

Don't worry, David.
I got this.

You gotta pound it.

Come on, pound it.

Pound it, explode it,
and let it rain down.

I'll work on it.

Come on.

You've played this before.

Your turn.

I'm not really sure that...

Come on, you have to have
played pool before.

Well, where I come from,
we might call it snooker.

Shut up and sh**t.

Okay.

Come on, come on
come on, come on...

You can't rush me.
This is a very precise sport.

I don't know what kind of
snooker you've been playing.

That was what you might call
a warm-up shot.

Sure.

Here, watch this.

That was a lucky shot.

Who's the new guy?

Towed him in a couple days ago.

Did a number on his rental car.

You're holding it all wrong.
Here.

It has to go between
these two fingers.

Like that.

Can't sh**t or drive, huh?

You gonna let the girl
show you how to play?

- Go away, Todd.
- No.

No, I wanna see Doctor Who here
sink a shot.

Emma, come on.

You cannot seriously be
interested in Mr. Fancy Pants.

I believe the lady
asked you to go away.

Believe whatever you want, pal.

- Just stay out of my way.
- Todd, please.

Why don't you just walk away?

Or what?
You're gonna throw me out?

Yeah, if I have to.

You're embarrassing
yourself, Todd.

Did Emma happen
to mention to you

that she's engaged
to be married?

We are not engaged.

We will be on Christmas.

So why don't you just,
you know, bugger off?

That's what you
people call it, right?

Okay. I've had enough
of you, thank you.

Not your fight.

Come on, put your fists up
and stand still. Let's go!

Like this?

Show him, Todd!

This really might
be none of my business,

but you mind explaining
what just happened?

Todd's not a bad guy.
He's just hurt.

And that makes a man crazy
sometimes.

So you actually
went out with that guy.

I did.

We grew up together.

When you live
in a small town like this,

you'll find there aren't
a lot of fish in the sea.

So... settling
becomes a real thing.

Emma, do you hear yourself?

I know.

It's just...

After awhile you realize that...

no one's gonna show up
on a white horse

and sweep you off your feet.

There is no Prince Charming.

Emma.

Yeah?

Fairy tales do come true...
sometimes.

Not for me they don't.

I have a few
big decisions to make.

For Alice's sake,
I'm gonna make them.

There's no rush, Emma. You have
everything going for you.

You're young, you're beautiful.

Don't make a decision now
that you're gonna regret.

That's easy for you to say.

The jet-setting
around the globe,

the fencing, the curling.

You have it pretty good.

And I would change it all
for a normal life.

- Yeah, right.
- I'm serious.

You know, this town...

the snow, the lights...

the people.

The snow melts, David.

The lights come down.

It's all just an illusion.

Nancy told me
about your parents.

Blabbermouth.

Emma, you are capable
of so much,

and when I hear you
talking about settling,

all I can think is that world
out there will never get to see

what you have to offer.

Look, I have Alice's
college fees to think about,

my parents' mortgage to pay off,

and a failing business
to unload.

Maybe I don't get
to dream anymore.

Have you ever
thought about that?

No.

Maybe I should have.

Do you trust me?

You wanna get even, don't you?

Look, just let me pick you up
at 5:00 tomorrow.

Bye, Emma.

- Emma?
- In here!

So how did it go yesterday?

What's that?

Look, I know you're only 17,

but I think you can figure
this one out for yourself.

I mean, how did it get in here?

I was thinking
about what you said.

You're right.

It's just a tree.

Did David talk you into this?

No.

Maybe.

You wanna help me
finish decorating?

Yeah!

Hold on, prince!

Whatever happened
to just passing through

and going where fate takes you?

Believe it or not, I think
this is where fate took me.

Besides, you were
the one who said

Emma might appreciate
a little more help.

I was thinking
more along the lines

of a gift card for a massage
or something.

Well, next time you might be
a little more specific.

Well, it sounds like things are
heating up with you and David.

I like him.
He's different.

You know I've never met anyone
quite like her before.

- He's polite.
- The girls back home,

certainly the ones that I
go out with, are just so...

Proper?

Dull.

But Emma, you know,
she's different.

She's smart, she's funny,
she's independent.

- Cultured.
- Free-spirited.

- Chivalrous.
- Sharp as a tack.

- Considerate.
- Selfless.

Well traveled.

- Hard working.
- Mature.

She even drinks beer
and plays snooker.

He said he wants
to surprise me later.

So what's the problem?

I can't stay forever.
I have to go home soon.

When he leaves,
it'll be back to Todd

and monster truck rallies.

Look, I never thought
Mom and Dad would be gone.

Who knows how long anyone has?

Whatever time it is,
however long it lasts,

just enjoy it.

You promise?

I've been looking
all over for you!

Is something the matter?

Actually...

85. I passed!

- What?
- I took the test last night,

and they e-mailed me
the results this morning.

I'm in!

Fantastic, Max, well done!

I couldn't have pulled it off
without you, bro.

Well, I only pointed you
in the right direction.

You did the rest yourself.

Yeah.

Guess I did, didn't I?

Come on, bro, bang it!

Close enough.

Okay. Actually, listen,
I'm glad you're here.

I was wondering if I might
recruit your help

for a little something.

Sure, what do you need?

Well, you know
Emma's sister Alice?

- Of course.
- Okay, listen to me.

Alice.

Come on in.

Is the lady of the house
at home?

That depends.
Is that for me?

I'm afraid not.

But that one is.

Alice!

You look enchanting.

Thank you.
You look pretty good yourself.

Thank you.

A Christmas tree.

All set?

Lead the way.

Oh, my goodness.

I don't know
what to make of all this.

It's like something
out of a fairy tale.

Life itself is the most
wonderful fairy tale.

Your carriage awaits.

This is amazing.

I've always wanted to come here,
but we could never afford it.

Well, it came
highly recommended.

Tonight the whole
restaurant is yours.

You can't mean that.

I thought seeing as you've
never traveled the world,

I might try
and bring the world to you.

But why?

Every girl deserves
to feel like a princess

at least once in her life.

I'd say you're way overdue.

I love it.
What happens next?

Well, perhaps you should
ask the chef.

Oh, my!

We'll begin with
a smoked haddock soup

served with poached egg,

followed by gravlax served
chilled with toast points.

You made all that yourself?

I gave Max a few of
my old family recipes.

And for our main course,
braised loin of veal

stuffed with a black
truffle dressing

with a warm béchamel sauce
on the side.

- Enjoy.
- Thank you.

I don't know what to say.

Well, where words fail,
music speaks.

Oh, my goodness!

What do you think?

This is wonderful.

No one's ever done anything
like this for me before.

Cheers.

I feel like I'm dreaming.

You know, sometimes
dreams do come true.

What are you trying to say?

I'm just glad you like it.

Can I help you
with something, Todd?

You can. Is that foreign guy
still staying here?

He is.

I'd like to have
a word with him.

Okay. I'll check and see
if he's here.

But I don't want
any trouble, you hear?

I hear.

He's not here.

Todd?

Thank you for everything.

Anytime.

Thank goodness you're home.

What's up with you?

You look like
you've seen a ghost.

It's kind of important.

All right.

Good night.

Night.

Well, horse,
that certainly ended well.

What are you doing here?
I didn't see your car.

I parked around back.

Emma, you better sit down.

I hope there's a point
to all this secrecy.

How much do you really know
about this guy David?

Or shall I say Prince
Duncan Humphries of Balemont.

What?

It gets better.

Look at this.

He's getting married
in a few days.

No.

Emma, I am so, so sorry.
This is all my fault.

If I'd never pushed you, if...

if I hadn't sent him
to the diner that day.

He said his parents were strict.

They had a family business.

But this...

He's just out for one last fling
before tying the knot.

Get out of my house.

Hey. Christmas is
just a few days away...

Get out!

You're gonna look foolish.

Emma...

I need to be alone.

Good morning!
Today's breakfast special

will be a proper
international affair

with poached eggs, kippers...

Save it, Duncan.

So you know.

Emma, I am sorry.

Is that the best you got?

I wanted to tell you.

Tell me what?

That you lied about who you are?

I never said I wasn't a prince.

You got some nerve.

No, you just left out
a few minor details.

Family business?

I thought you were different.

I trusted you!

Please, allow me to explain.

You're getting married
on Christmas Day?

When were you gonna
tell me about that?

After you'd had
your little fun here?

Look, I know
that this looks bad.

Emma, I'm sorry.
I truly, truly am.

And the truth is that, yes,

I haven't been entirely
forthcoming with you.

But I wanted to tell you.
Honestly, I did.

You have to believe me
that I left home

because I couldn't bear
being forced into a marriage

with a woman that I didn't love!

I came here
to escape all of that.

Escape?

I never expected
to fall in love here.

But I did.

By the time that I realized,

I couldn't figure out a way to
tell you the truth without...

Hurting me.

I wanted to tell you
so many times.

And how long would it have been

until you needed
to escape from me?

It's not like that at all.

If I told you who I was, would
you have treated me the same?

How would I ever know that you
cared about me for who I am?

You're a prince.
You live in a castle.

You own your own country.

You were never gonna
settle down here.

- Emma, please!
- Shouldn't you be going?

I'm sure you've got a lot
of important things to do,

like planning a royal wedding.

Don't let it end like this.

How foolish do I look now?

Two men in my life,

and the honest one turns out be
the used car salesman.

What are the chances?

I think you should leave.

If that's what you really want.

All the best at school, Max.

So this is where
you've been hiding.

Very quaint.

Geoffrey.

Your closet back at the palace
is bigger than this.

How did you find me?

Well, you're not exactly
a master spy.

Using cash was a good idea.

Paying for the rental car with
a credit card, not so much.

Do my parents know?

Well, your father's
been keeping up.

And for the record,
he's been very supportive.

He understands you better
than you think, Duncan.

I'm sorry about the young lady.
She seems very nice.

You know about that too.

Come on, matey.
I think it's time to go home.

I think you might be right.

Well, the good news is

we were able to get
everything back on track.

Jolly good.

What about the guests?

Yes, well, we did lose
a few of the politicians,

and the American president

ended up booking
a golf holiday instead.

But for the most part,
we're all set.

And best of all,
our ratings are off the chart.

Excellent.

What say you, Duncan?

How was your trip
to America, darling?

It was...

character building.

May I be excused?

Yes, certainly.

What are you doing?

- What does it look like?
- We have staff for this.

Let them enjoy their dinner,
for goodness sake.

- Nonsense!
- They haven't anywhere to sit.

Please, guys, go and finish
eating in the dining room.

In the royal dining room?

I don't dare, sir.

Please, I insist.

Go and finish eating
in the royal dining room.

Thank you, sir.

You are a prince,

and you better
start acting like one!

And how is that exactly?

Rude? Entitled?

I was happy in Aurora.

People liked me
not because of a crown

or because they
were supposed to,

but because of who I am inside.

I don't love Isabelle,
and I never have.

And your mega wedding
isn't gonna change that.

Duncan's right, Ariana.

We've been fortunate.

But we can't expect him
to be happy

just because we were.

Sometimes we have
to listen to our hearts.

You know, Emma might not
be a duchess,

and maybe she didn't
go to Oxford,

but she is the smartest,
hardest working,

most independent, free-spirited
woman I've ever met.

And the truth is that
I am in love with her.

Then why are you standing here?
You should be with her.

It would be cruel
to keep you apart.

I don't know.
She was pretty hurt

when she found out
the truth about me.

Well...

it didn't stop you before.

At least give it a try.

What have you got to lose?

Don't worry.
I'll call Isabelle's family.

I'll let them down gently.

Thanks, Mom.

Cheers, Dad.

Better get your skates on.

Our little boy.

If you want something,
make it quick

'cause I'm closing up
early today.

Can you at least
try to cheer up?

It's Christmas Eve.

Sorry.

Just got a lot of stuff
on my mind.

You gotta stop
thinking about him.

Turns out he has
a crazy half-cousin

locked in a tower room.

You were right.

He did turn out to be a vampire.

He turned out to be a prince.

He had some wild oats.

And he would've sowed them, too,
if he hadn't been tripped up.

That's all there is to it.

But he said that he loved you.

Men say a lot of things.

Did you love him back?

Yeah.

I did.

How do you know
it was really love

and not just
the fancy restaurant

and the cool accent?

It was like every time
we were together,

I never wanted it to end.

Never wanted to say goodbye.

Just wanted to keep going,
never stop.

Emma, what if he felt
the same way that you did?

I guess I'll never know.

It's funny.

Every schoolgirl dreams
of being Cinderella,

falling in love
with her Prince Charming.

I actually meet him, and I
throw him out with the trash.

There. I said it.

- Happy?
- Ecstatic.

Now if you don't mind,

you're supposed to drive me
over to the train station.

Train station?

My flowers.
They come in today.

We're supposed
to pick them up, remember?

I completely forgot.

Sorry.

Good thing you came by.

Timing is everything, babe.

Can't wait to see the flowers.

I wonder where we go.

Well, I think
that's the freight car.

Oh, come on.

Maybe it's this one.

Flower delivery!

Hi.

Thank you.

Here, I'll help.

They're beautiful.

You did good, kid.

Emma.

Emma.

I've come to collect.

What?

I paid for two bouquets
of flowers.

When the royal family pays for
something, we always collect.

Oh, well, you're just in time.

You can take your pick.

I already made my decision.

I choose the rose
standing in front of me.

You can do better than me.

Not if I searched
in a thousand summer gardens.

The rose I desire
flowers only in the snow.

I love you, Emma.

And I believe you love me too.

This is our chance.
We have to take it.

Do you love me?

Yes.

But I can't do this.
I have to think about Alice.

To heck with Alice!

College doesn't even start
till next fall.

Well, I believe you have
your bridesmaid,

and I have my best man.

My train leaves in 30 minutes.
What do you say?

No.

What do you say?

I love you, Emma.

Will you marry me?

Yes.