[whirring]
[fanfare playing]
♪
Woman: 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.
[sighing] 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...
[sighing]
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!
Lexi: 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.
[phone ringing]
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.
[chuckling]
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.
[clearing throat] 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.
[exhaling sharply]
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.
[sighing] 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! - [dance music playing]
[gasping] I love this song!
Let's dance.
[dance music playing]
♪
♪ Oh, did she get to me
♪ One time, baby
♪ But I'll let you win again
♪
[phone chiming]
[sighing]
♪
♪ 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? ♪
- [clattering] - 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?!
Queen: 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.
Queen: We know that, but it would put our minds at rest.
For what?!
Anyone who might think about kidnapping you for ransom.
Kidnapping? [chuckling]
I'm 35 and I have a green belt in taekwondo!
[sighing]
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--
Queen: 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.
[sighing]
Fine.
[exhaling sharply]
[horn honking]
Lexi [thinking:] 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.
[door closing]
- Chrissy? - [sighing]
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.
♪
[phone chiming]
[sighing]
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.
Rob: 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...
- [clearing throat] - 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?
[sighing]
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.
♪
[sighing]
♪ 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.
- [chuckling] - 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.
[chuckling]
♪ 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
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
Noah: 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. [stammering]
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.
[camera shutter clicking]
"On a hot date...
"in New York.
"About to have a beer.
"LOL!"
[sighing]
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.
[Chortling]
[clearing throat]
- What a strange man. - [chuckling nervously]
- Thanks. - Thank you.
Mm. Cheers.
[glasses clinking]
A couple of normal people.
[chuckling nervously]
Ooh.
Lot of gas.
[chuckling]
Something funny?
Noah: 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.
[exhaling sharply] 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. - Queen: 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.
[exhaling sharply]
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.
[sighing]
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.
[groaning]
[Queen sighing]
[Lexi sighing]
♪
[door closing]
- 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!
[chuckling]
- 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.
[sighing]
♪
[sighing]
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.
Noah: 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!
Customer: Thank you.
Thank you. Have a great day.
[squealing happily]
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...
- [laughing] - Is this...?
Yeah, that's Noo Noo.
No, it's nothing. It's nothing.
Mikey: 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.
Mikey: That was too good. Yeah.
Okay, tell me everything.
Mikey: 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.
[chuckling]
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.
[sighing]
I... [sighing]
Okay. It's okay. We'll get the next one.
Oh, my...
- Wine? - Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[sighing]
♪
[phone chiming]
♪ 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 gang of pigeons?
Fine. I'll close one eye.
- It's the best I can do. - [laughing]
- [sighing] - [sighing]
♪
Okay, what am I saying now?
Noah is really annoying and I wish he'd leave me alone.
That's not very nice.
[laughing] 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.
- 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.
- [phone chiming] - [laughing and sighing]
Looks like it's time for your third date.
- [sighing] - Come on.
It's the last one.
Okay, let's get this over with.
- Ah. - [sighing]
♪
[Lexi laughing]
I didn't know he was the president of the company.
- You really said that? - Yeah.
Lexi: 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.
[laughing] 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.
[laughing]
I think you're very brave, Lexi.
Oh?
And not to mention, very beautiful.
[laughing]
Oyster?
I've actually never had one before.
Marcus: Hm.
♪
Well, there's a first time for everything.
All right. [laughing]
- Good luck. - [laughing]
♪
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. [clearing throat]
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 died.
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. - [both laughing]
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.
[laughing]
Chrissy: 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.
[laughing]
- Okay. - Okay.
♪
- Sorry. - Sorry. [clearing throat]
- 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!
Woman [on TV]: I only wanna get away from this stifling place.
I wanna be happy and free.
- You all right? - Mm-hm.
Woman [on TV]: No, there's no one here
who'll really miss me for a minute when I'm gone.
[sighing] 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.
[laughing] 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? - [phone ringing]
I tried to tell you.
Wait. This is for a job.
- Hello? - [sighing]
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.
♪
[sighing]
Queen Charlotte [on phone]: 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?
Charlotte: Either way, you should still be honest with her.
I know.
[laughing]
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?
[laughing] 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.
Charlotte: [laughing] "Okay"?
Yeah, but I'm going to take some time before I decide.
Charlotte: Well, don't take too much time.
Men like this are never on the market for long. Hmm?
Okay. Goodnight, Mother!
Charlotte: Sleep well, sweetheart!
- Thanks. - [beeping]
♪
[dinging]
♪
[chiming]
♪
[sighing]
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.
[laughing] Yeah.
Lexi: I sold it to the owner the other day.
That's why I wanted to come here.
Marcus: [clearing throat] 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?
[Lexi laughing]
[Marcus grunting]
[sighing] Don't worry about it.
It's fine.
Marcus: Thank you.
Wow.
This is going well. [laughing]
It's going to be very hard to eat
- with both my feet in my mouth. - [laughing] It's fine.
Honestly.
Thank you.
♪
- Question for you. - Lexi: Yes?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
[laughing]
Yes.
-Good, because I do, too. -[laughing]
Uh, when I saw you, that's how I felt.
Wow. Wow. All of the lines.
- Marcus: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. - Lexi: Mm. [laughing]
♪
Charlotte: 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.
[laughing]
Yeah. Okay.
Excellent.
[clinking]
[laughing]
♪
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.
♪
Marcus: I thought he was the waiter.
I didn't know he was the president of the company.
[both laughing]
Charlotte: 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.
- [Noah chuckling awkwardly] - [Lexi laughing]
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.
[laughing]
Okay. Well, enjoy.
I will.
♪
Thanks again for everything, Noo Noo.
My pleasure, Princess.
♪
Alright. [laughing] 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--
Chrissy: You know, I don't even trust a word that's coming
- out of your mouth right now. - Chrissy, come on.
Chrissy: 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.
♪
[sniffling]
♪
[sniffling]
♪
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!
[Lexi sighing]
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.
♪
[sniffling]
♪
[sobbing]
♪
[exhaling]
♪
[typing]
[chiming]
♪
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."
[exhaling in disbelief]
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.
[both laughing]
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!
Lexi: Alright, alright!
Whoa!
You look ridiculously gorgeous.
You look ridiculously gorgeous. Dang!
- Whoo! - [Lexi laughing]
Chrissy: Turn around.
- Oh, my goodness. - [Lexi sighing]
- 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.
[both laughing]
[sighing] 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.
- [buzzing] - [gasping]
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.
[laughing]
Oh, let me get the door.
Thank you. Thank you. Yes.
Voila.
♪
Wow. You look incredible.
Thanks. [laughing]
[whispering] 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.
♪
[Lexi giggling]
♪
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.
- [whispering] I hate it. - [whispering] 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.
Charlotte: 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.
- Charlotte: Yes. - Lexi: 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.
[snapping]
[chatting indistinctly]
♪
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?
[laughing]
[chatting indistinctly]
♪
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.
- Chrissy: "Queen Chrissy." - [dinging]
- I like it. - [laughing]
- Be right back. - Oh, yeah.
I'll-- I'll just mingle.
That's me. [chuckling]
♪
[dinging]
[laughing]
[chiming]
Marcus: Lexi? Everything okay?
[chuckling]
I know it's you.
Who's selling stories about me.
- What? - And you blamed it on Noah.
[chuckling] 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.
[chuckling]
- 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.
Charlotte: 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.
[chatting indistinctly]
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.
[Chrissy squealing]
So, Alexi, will you please come up here and say a few words?
Unh-unh. Unh-unh.
Mm-hmm.
[crowd applauding]
Woman: Whoo-hoo!
[crowd applauding]
- [Chrissy gasping] - Crowd: Oh!
[Lexi chuckling]
Hi, everyone.
That was one dramatic entrance in very bad shoes.
[laughing]
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.
[crowd groaning]
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.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
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.
[whispering] 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.
- [chuckling] Yeah. - [Lexi chuckling]
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.
[laughing]
♪
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.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[cameras snapping]
[cheering, laughing]
♪
Come on in!
♪