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Far, far away at the very top of the North Pole,
right next to Santa's Village lives a very special man,
his name is the Christmas Prince,
the magical ruler of the North Pole.
Every day, the Christmas Prince, he tours the North Pole,
granting wishes for the reindeer and the elves
and even Santa and Mrs. Claus
and at the end of the day, he heads to his palace
to make hot chocolate with peppermint sticks
and when he's finished, he invites Santa
and Mrs. Claus and all the elves
to a Christmas tea in his royal dining room
to thank them for all their hard work for making toys.
And after they've eaten and drank their fill,
he hooks up his beautiful, white horse, Snowball
and takes them on a merry ride
around Santa's village in his royal carriage.
Tell them about the wishes he granted to the elves, Mommy.
Well, one elf got a sweater
knitted from the hair of the Abominable Snowman.
Whoa!
But here's the really special thing
about the Christmas Prince,
he was so good at spreading joy,
Santa gave him a new job.
Each year, during the Christmas season,
the Christmas Prince would choose one boy or girl
to be his king or queen
and that lucky boy or girl gets 12 wishes,
one for each day leading up to Christmas.
How come my mom and dad never told me about this guy?
Not everybody knows about the Christmas Prince,
just my family, my dad told me about him,
my grandpa told my dad
and my great grandpa told my grandpa.
Okay, kids, Story Time is done for today.
Tomorrow, Sherman's mom's coming
to read Sherman's favorite Christmas book.
But for now, Miss Shelby has to be getting to work.
My mom builds rockets,
so they can answer all the questions of the universe.
Let's say thank you to Grace's mom
for coming to Parent Story Time.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
All right, Princess, bye, muah!
- Bye, Mommy. - Bye.
10, nine, eight, seven,
six, five, four,
three, two, one, zero,
lift off.
- Whoo! - Yes!
Whoo hoo hoo!
- We did it! - We did it!
Oh! - Oh!
Oh!
- A toast. - Yes.
To the culmination of seven years
and to the best supervisor in history.
And to one of the best rocket engineers
I have ever worked with.
That feels good.
Oh, and to our fearless leader, Dr. Spock
called the worst director in history.
Finally emerged from the Vulcan Cave, I see.
You know, I'm still not sure
if he even knows my first name.
You've been working here for four years,
how is that even possible?
Same reason he doesn't know you're a single mom, I guess.
It's almost kind of impressive
how he can consistently be so oblivious.
That's his superpower clearly.
The Board is very happy about this launch.
Thank you, Scott, frankly, I was a little worried,
when you said you wanted to speak with me today.
Actually, I was easing my way into this next part.
Can we talk in your office?
Ah, okay, yeah.
Bottom line, the Board is concerned
about your performance.
But you just said-
It's not your technical skills that are the problem,
it's your management.
I see.
Losing three key players in the last six months
is way above norm and they all cite you
as the reason for leaving. - I understand that-
Look, the point is,
we can't afford to lose any more people.
The Board's concerned you're gonna fall behind
on this next phase and if we miss the window
for the deployment of the solar array.
I understand, it will cost us millions.
It won't be a problem,
I'll make sure that everyone puts in some extra hours.
Don't push so hard and if you lose any more employees,
you're headed for review.
I didn't realize it was that dire.
Look, I personally love the fact,
that you don't have a life, but it might be good for you
to remember that some of your employees do.
Okay.
And try to have a little fun.
All right, next is Mars.
Yay!
You did it on your own this year, you are growing so fast.
That's what Daddy always used to say.
He did say that, didn't he?
Hm, what do you think?
Hm.
A couple more ornaments maybe?
Okay.
How was school today?
Sherman told me he didn't think
the Christmas Prince was real.
Well, Sherman doesn't know everything.
I know.
All my friends like the Christmas Prince story
better than any of the other stories
the other moms and dads told for Story Time.
I'm glad, love bug, that makes me happy.
Okay, snuggle in.
Mommy, is the Christmas Prince real?
He is if you believe in him.
But how would I know him, you know, if I saw him?
Well,
he is tall,
dark and very handsome
and most of all,
the Prince has a little mark on his hand right here,
where Rudolph kissed him when he was a baby.
Wow, that's cool.
I know.
Okay, are you snug as a bug?
Yep.
One kiss?
Muah!
Two kiss?
Muah, muah!
Three kiss?
Muah, muah, muah!
Four kiss?
Muah, muah, muah, muah!
And.
Last kiss.
Muah!
Sleep tight, love bug.
Night, Mommy.
Christmas Prince, it's me, Grace.
I wanted to ask you a favor.
See, it's been a really hard year.
Sherman bugs me and since I moved schools,
I still don't have a lot of friends,
but most of all, I really, really miss my daddy.
So it would be really nice,
if you could make me your queen this year, please.
- Hey! - Hey!
You saved my life.
The boss is tightening the screws.
- Oh, that's unusual. - Right?
I owe you like 123 pickups.
124, not that I'm counting.
Oh, hey, heads up, Grace was a little outta sorts,
when I picked her up today. - What happened? Hi, honey.
The school announced that they're having
the annual Christmas Dance when we bring the whole family.
Perfect. What are you gonna do?
Luckily my brother said he'd come, so that helps.
Sometimes I really wonder why I moved away from my family.
Hey, you have me and the group,
what more could a gal want?
True and speaking of the group,
Toy Drive wrapping tonight?
Yep. Jessie, we gotta go, hun.
Six o'clock at my place. - Okay, I'll be there.
All right, bye.
Bye, guys.
You're gonna have to stay in the break room
and play on your iPad, okay?
Okay.
My boss is sort of a Grumpus, remember?
So no coming out.
Okay.
Hey,
Nicole said that you were worried
about that Christmas Dance.
Kinda.
Well, you know, some families only have a couple of people
and that's okay, right?
Not everybody has a big family.
I know, just not anyone in my school.
Don't worry, I'm gonna make this
the best Christmas ever,
I promise.
Okay? - Okay.
Love you, love bug.
Bye.
Ah, excuse me, everyone.
I-I have an announcement.
As we all know, a successful launch, while positive
is hardly a time to run a victory life.
He's gonna ask us to work on Christmas.
No, he's not, even for him, that's just-
I understand it's the holiday season,
but since we are slightly understaffed,
we are all going to have to put in some extra hours
to hit our target date- - No, no, no.
Please don't say it. - For the next phase.
You really don't, really don't have to say it.
So everyone should expect to work
a full day on Christmas Eve
and if necessary, a half day on Christmas.
Are you crazy?
She doesn't mean that.
No, no, that is exactly what I mean.
People have families and problems.
And in the spirit of this happy season,
let's all take a deep breath and-
And just be happy, huh?
So Merry Christmas Time
and thank you for understanding and listening.
That's it, he's leaving?
You're just leaving?
I'm, I'm sorry you find this
so distressing, but this is not a normal job.
We are rocket engineers, scientists.
Which is why I work weekends, over time
and more holidays than I can care to remember.
Well then, you understand the importance of sacrifice,
even on Christmas and if you don't like it,
then you can just-
What?
Quit?
If you insist on being so inflexible, then-
Inflexible?
I'm the one who's inflexible?
That's it, I am out of here.
This is very inappropriate.
Inappropriate?
You're the one who's inappropriate
with your Merry Christmas work on Christmas,
because I'm a rocking engineer speech.
Why do you think people are dropping like flies around here?
I need a box.
- Shelby, please don't go. - Does anybody have a box?
Don't help.
Thank you.
You're making a scene.
I realize that.
And...
That is all I have to say.
Mommy, my iPad isn't working.
Honey, we are leaving.
You came, you came.
Ah.
I knew you'd come.
Hm.
Grace, stop hugging the nice man.
He's not the nice man, he's the Christmas Prince.
- Honey. - The what?
He's my boss, he is not the Christmas Prince.
He is too.
Look, he has a reindeer kiss burn mark.
This is gonna be the best Christmas ever.
She thinks you're who?
The Christmas Prince,
whatever that is, very odd.
So what's the plan, genius?
You know, I hate it when you call me that.
Fine, what's the plan, brainiac?
I don't have one, only I can't let her quit.
I thought she did quit.
She did, although I'm surprised I noticed
with her daughter clinging to my pant leg like she was.
Have you told your boss any of this?
Not yet.
Good, then all you have to do is butter her up,
get her back before you get booted.
Butter her up?
I may be wrong, but I don't think I'm skilled
at buttering up anyone.
Then you'd better learn quick.
You do revel in torturing me, don't you?
I'm your sister, it's my job.
It's probably too late anyway,
she probably had it worked out to the finest detail.
No one quits without a backup plan.
Hm, you'd be surprised.
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
The one thing I do know is that I made a complete idiot
of myself in front of my entire team.
What happened?
Please, I don't wanna relive it.
The point is, I can't not just have a job,
especially now, it's Christmas.
Well, what about that other job you applied to
at Skyrocket a while ago?
Oh yeah, you said that was your dream job.
Well, it wasn't really a serious application
and landing a job like that is next to impossible.
Besides, I love my work,
it's Evan I can't stand.
Oh, which still isn't a terrible reason to take a new job.
Skyrocket's in California,
besides, Grace has had a hard enough time
changing schools in the same district,
let alone moving to a different state.
And then she'd have to make all new friends.
And you wouldn't have all of us.
I don't have the Skyrocket job anyway.
Okay, okay, let's remember our number one rule.
One thing at a time.
What are you gonna do
about this whole Christmas Prince thing?
Well, I mean, I can't tell Grace
the Christmas Prince isn't, you know, real.
What is the Christmas Prince anyway?
It's this story that has been in our family for years
and it's Grace's favorite Christmas thing.
No, no, danger.
I know, right and the worst part is
the Prince's magical powers have grown every year.
I know your pain,
our Christmas elf went from showing up in a new room
every morning to arriving with a gift,
then it was arriving with a gift and a poem
and then it was a clue to some elaborate scavenger hunt
to find the elf, the gift and the poem
and this happens every single day until Christmas.
So what are you gonna do?
Well, I'm not gonna ask my boss
to be the Christmas Prince, that's for sure.
Okay, no, I am not gonna do that.
He wouldn't even do it, trust me.
I don't know, too bad you don't have some dirt on him.
Oh, yeah, you could blackmail him
into being the Christmas Prince.
Solved it.
Blackmail it is.
Wait a minute,
that actually is the perfect solution.
So you're blackmailing me?
Think of it more as a symbiotic bargain.
I won't quit if you play the role of the Christmas Prince.
Who is magical and grants every single wish
your daughter comes up with.
In a nutshell, yes.
I have a counter offer.
Okay, there are professionals that do this kind of thing.
Okay, so you don't quit and I will cover the cost
for you to hire a pro.
No, it has to be you.
Why? Look, I-I am not good with children.
Heck, I wasn't good at being a child myself.
It's because you have that on your hand.
What, my birthmark?
It's the mark left when Rudolph kissed the baby Prince.
Rudolph?
Rudolph.
Why would you keep up such a ludicrous facade?
Well, excuse me, for trying
to keep the magic alive for my daughter,
goodness knows, she'll get her innocence
knocked right out of her soon enough.
I just don't understand why parents keep up-
You don't have to understand.
Do you want the deal or not?
Um, what type of wishes are we talking about?
I will take care of that, nothing too outrageous.
If you don't wanna be the Christmas Prince for Grace,
then ask yourself this, do you really wanna gamble
on losing another employee right now?
So Egon the Terrible
is actually going to be the Christmas Prince?
Strange, but apparently true.
How is he gonna pull off 12 wishes?
Oh, please don't say that out loud.
What, you're the one who came up with it.
Don't say that out loud either.
So what's the plan?
I'll have a talk with Grace.
Maybe I can get her down to one or two wishes.
The Christmas Prince isn't real.
You don't know what you're talking about, Sherman.
Oh-oh, looks like we've got a showdown in the yard.
It is too and I am so going to be
the Christmas Princess Queen this year.
I don't believe you.
You're gonna feel like a dumb-dumb,
when he grants all of Grace's wishes
and you only get stuff from Santa Claus.
Don't say dumb-dumb, Jess, it's not polite.
But Sherman said the Christmas Prince isn't real again.
Grace, let's not fight with our friends.
Sometimes they believe in different things
and it doesn't make- - But you're the one,
who says Sherman doesn't know everything.
Well, I might have mentioned something like that,
but I didn't mean it. - Even if he is real,
you're probably gonna ask for something easy,
so that your mom can make it come true.
Oh yeah, wanna see my list?
Grace, no, no, now is not the time to do-
Whoa, you're gonna get a pony to live in your closet?
Wow, Grace really brought out the big guns, huh?
Pony is the least of my concern.
Evan's gonna be the Christmas Prince.
You're right, the pony is the least of your concerns.
I know, it's bad.
He's actually doing it?
He'd better.
Morning.
Yes, it is.
Good chat, gotta work.
So you take cream, huh?
Is there a reason I shouldn't?
No, no, no, no, I was, I was just noticing.
Did you want something?
Actually, yes.
Would you mind if I get you a cup of coffee?
A good one.
Okay, "Watch a Christmas movie with Santa and the elves.
A giant size gingerbread house to play in.
A pony to live in my closet.
A grand piano.
A ride with Snowball?"
Who, who's Snowball?
You know, the horse that pulls your Christmas carriage.
The elves love it.
Why would you put something like that in a story?
I don't know, it sounded good when I made it up.
And the list goes on, "Make a snowman come to life.
Kiss a reindeer." Ah-huh.
"First prize at the most Christmassy house."
What?
Our block has this thing, the Williams,
they have won 20 years in a row,
so that, that one might be a little tricky.
Oh, okay and top it all off with, "Tea at La Maison."
That last one shouldn't be too hard.
If you're the President or an A-list celebrity.
No reason to be hyperbolic.
No one gets a reservation there.
Like they say in my group,
let's just focus on one thing at a time.
Which practically speaking means what?
If you're gonna play the role of the Christmas Prince,
you have got to lose the pocket protector vibe.
I like my pocket protector,
it keeps pen marks off my shirt.
Well, the Christmas Prince doesn't wear one.
How would you know? He is not real.
Well, he is now and you're him.
Meaning what exactly?
Sorry, I might be a little late picking up Grace.
Oh, that's okay.
Absolutely not.
Hold on, Nicole.
Why not?
Um, I don't know, maybe because I'm not accustomed
to wearing jingle bells.
I'm sorry, I actually was kidding.
Here, try this.
So how's My Fair Scrooge's makeover coming?
About as bad as you might expect.
Oh, I wish I could be a fly on the wall.
Why of all people in the universe
did Grace choose Evan for this job?
Hey, maybe he is the Christmas Prince.
I mean, what are the chances
he would have a reindeer kiss on his wrist?
It's a birthmark, Nicole
and I am too stressed for sarcasm.
I gotta go.
That'll be fine.
Now all we have to do is make sure that Grace's list
is a little more manageable.
Wow, very Prince Harry-ish, Ev,
I didn't know you had it in you.
This sweater was $200.
So?
Who pays $200 for a sweater?
It's obviously cashmere and you can more than afford it.
Well, that doesn't change the fact,
that it is completely impractical.
Look at this, it's dry cleaning only,
who buys something that you can't wash?
Everyone in the universe except you obviously.
Just roll with it.
I don't see how, this entire charade is ridiculous
on many levels, least of which it is very unlikely,
that I can convince a child,
that I am anything other than what I am.
I for one, think it will be good for you.
Why?
It'll help you get in touch with your inner child.
I never had an inner child to begin with.
True, you were the only kid I'd ever heard of,
who hated recess. - Never saw the point of it.
It's called fun, I highly recommend it.
Yeah, well, that's easy for you to say
and you've always been comfortable around everyone.
I'm not hardwired like that.
You just need a little loosening up, that's all
and you're gonna rock it.
You're in good hands. - Meaning what exactly?
I don't know, just that Shelby is not only brilliant
and accomplished, but she's also very pretty.
I never noticed.
Well, maybe you should.
Okay, I'm going back to work.
Bye.
Frosty, thanks, Mommy.
You're very welcome.
I still have one wish left to figure out,
I can't decide between a sleepover or 100 more wishes.
A sleepover sounds much more fun.
Yeah, I guess you're right,
sleepover.
You know, maybe we should make your wishes
a little less ambitious?
What does that mean?
Well, remember how we talked
about asking Santa for things?
Yeah.
What did we say?
That it's not polite to ask for too many big things,
'cause Santa has lots of presents to give out.
That's right and it's exactly the same thing
with the Christmas Prince and wishes.
But doesn't the Christmas Prince only have one person
to give wishes for?
Yes.
So then we have nothing to worry about.
That is true, but you wouldn't want the Christmas Prince
to think you're greedy, you know?
Hm, okay, then I'll cross off the pony,
then I'll get the Christmas Prince to help
with your group's Toy Drive for needy children
and then I'll keep the rest of the wishes
just the way they are.
I thought you said you were going to manage the wishes.
At least we don't have to come up with a pony.
Don't try and spin this positive.
You didn't let me finish.
I talked Grace out of kissing a reindeer
and making a snowman come alive, that would've been tough.
I still have to come up with 12 wishes.
No, I convinced her that you were super slammed
with royal business during the week,
so instead of 12 wishes, you only have eight.
Where did that number come from?
Well, you're doing royal stuff
during Monday through Friday,
which just leaves us three weekends until Christmas,
add two wishes per weekend.
It's been a relatively long time,
since I solved a word problem,
but I'm pretty sure that's six wishes.
I threw in a couple for good behavior,
she's been brushing her teeth for two minutes now.
And that buys two wishes?
Two minutes of teeth brushing
is a really big deal for a seven year old.
Why am I attempting to speak in logical terms?
I mean, this whole thing is insanity.
Anyways, your first wish is really, really easy.
You can, you know, kind of work your way into the role.
Okay, well, what's my first wish?
A Christmas-themed sleepover with Grace's friends.
You want me to sleep over with children?
No, no.
Okay.
You're just meeting them, you know.
Okay.
So that Grace can introduce you and show everyone
what a kind,
generous and fun Prince you are.
Okay, when is this Christmas sleepover supposed to happen?
- Tonight. - What?
It'll be over in no time.
Oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh, are you okay?
Calm down, calm down.
Okay, look, just introduce yourself,
maybe answer a quick question or two and you'll be done.
Easy peasy.
Huh.
I did tell you I wasn't good with children, didn't I?
I think you might have mentioned that.
- Yeah, I can't do this. - Yes, yes, yes, yes,
yes, you can, you can, I am here to help.
How?
I, well, I'm not exactly sure, but-
No, no, no, no, no, that's it, I can't do this,
I really can't do this, okay,
I am the last person in the world that can do this.
Don't you think I know that?
Good, okay, then tell Grace that I got sick for the year
or-or something. - No, no.
You are the Christmas Prince,
this is a wish and you do not have a choice.
I have a choice, okay and I'm choosing not to do this.
Yes, you are, my daughter has had a hard life
and I am not gonna let her down just because you-
- Oh, my goodness! - Oh!
Did she see me?
Yep, she's, she's coming out here.
Get down, smile. - No.
Come on, stop it.
Smile like a good Prince.
I have no idea what a good Prince smiles like.
Christmas Prince you came!
My friends can't wait to meet you.
Wonderful.
How did you get to be Santa's best friend?
Well, that is a, a very good question.
What do elves like to eat?
You-you mean the-the little people with the-the pointy-
Why don't you have a Christmas Princess?
Okay, girls, let's not ask the Christmas Prince
all of our questions at once.
I know, tell us a story.
A-a story?
The Christmas Prince is the best storyteller
of the whole North Pole.
A-actually, the-the North Pole's population
is-is pretty low, so I'm not really-
Tell us the one about you and the elves,
I love that story, it's really funny, but then it gets sad
and there's a surprise twist at the end
and you'll never guess.
You know, Christmas Prince, once upon a time.
Right, yes, once upon a time.
A week before Christmas.
Yes.
The elves were running behind
on their toy making, because-
Mommy, let the Christmas Prince tell it.
Okay, um, once upon a time,
a-a week before Christmas, the elves were off schedule
with their, ah, toy manufacturing.
Tell them why.
Because there was a, ah,
reindeer plague.
Then Santa Claus, he um,
passed the legislation with a protracted court battle
and Godzilla moved out.
The end.
That was the single most humiliating thing of my life.
It was worse watching it.
You're welcome very much.
I'm sorry, but Godzilla living at the North Pole?
It was the only story I can remember.
This isn't gonna work.
That is exactly what I was trying to tell you.
Well, what am I gonna tell Grace?
Anything that doesn't involve me.
Christmas Prince, Christmas Prince,
I didn't get to say goodbye, my friends love you,
they think you're really funny.
Oh, um,
w-well, good, I-I suppose.
I made you this.
Is this me and-and you?
Ah-huh, I made you fairy hands
and see, I made your eyes brown just like mine.
But we're-we're holding hands.
Do you like it?
I do very much.
Good, because I've decided to change one of my wishes,
I want you guys to go on a real life date.
Are you kidding me right now?
You're going on a date with Mr. Spock?
It's not funny.
I'm nominating you for Best Mother of the Year Award.
This is, this is beyond the pale.
I knew I can count on you to make me feel worse.
Can you video it? I wanna put it on my Insta Story.
It's not funny!
Okay, okay.
But it kind of is.
Stop.
If it's that bad, can't you just talk her out of it?
No, not now, he's the Christmas Prince
and he has chosen her.
Meaning?
The Christmas Prince is a huge deal,
to her, the Christmas Prince is the biggest A-list celebrity
of all times and if we were up to Grace,
she would want me to marry the Christmas Prince.
Let's not even go there.
Good idea.
So.
I guess,
I see you have carrots.
Yep, I have carrots.
Do you eat carrots often?
So have you always wanted to be a rocket scientist?
Ah, (clears throat) yes,
as a young boy, my father used to spin stories
about the stars and constellations
and I've been fascinated ever since.
You?
I guess I always wanted to answer questions
about the universe that people have asked for centuries.
Not many people get to do stuff like that.
I absolutely agree.
I feel very lucky to have a profession that I love so much,
even if the managing portion is challenging.
Really, why is that, if you don't mind me asking?
Well, it's a bit difficult to connect,
when your moniker is Dr. Spock.
It's not unwarranted, rubbing elbows with employees
never really interested me.
So you just don't care?
No, I didn't say that.
It's just that some people aren't comfortable
being, I don't know, social butterflies.
Okay, fine,
but you really could try.
How?
Engage, do something for your employees,
ask about their lives, tell them you appreciate them.
Just don't hide in your office 24/7.
Okay, I get it, yeah, thanks.
Well,
this is- - Excruciating.
I was gonna say interesting, but I mean, you know,
I'm just trying to make the best of it.
Can we just pretend that we went on a date and just leave?
If we say we are going on a date, we are going on a date,
I don't lie to my daughter.
This entire thing is a lie.
Not really, it's a Santa lie.
- What's that? - When you make something up
to make your kid's life more magical.
If I was a parent,
I wouldn't fill my kid's head with fantasies.
That is exactly what your father did,
you wouldn't be who you are,
if he didn't fill your head with fantasies.
Well, that may be,
but this entire ruse with Grace is excessive.
I really don't understand why you keep on going so far with-
If you really wanna know,
Grace has had a very hard life.
Okay, you keep saying that, but how hard could it be?
She's eight. - Her father died,
when she was five.
That was kind of hard, okay.
Ah,
I-I'm sorry, I-I didn't know.
Why would you, you only authorized my bereavement leave?
I don't remember that.
You didn't even ask who died.
Maybe we should go.
Of course.
Excuse me, I'll take the check please.
It was bad.
It hurts my teeth just thinking about it.
And we have four wishes left.
Well, what's next?
We're driving to La Maison this afternoon
to beg the maitre d' for a table for their Christmas Tea.
Are you kidding? That place is impossible to get into.
I mean, good luck with that.
- Let me talk to him. - No, let me,
An old colleague of mine has connections,
he's already spoken with the maitre d'.
Fine, but I'm better with people and I can handle-
May I help you?
Yes.
Ah, Eric Grunewald told you I'd be coming,
my name is Evan McCormick. - About a reservation
for our Christmas Tea tomorrow, I believe?
Yes, about 4:30 works very nicely for us.
I'm sorry, sir, but we're completely booked.
There must be something that you can do.
I'm afraid not, as I said, sir, we're completely booked.
Yes, you've already said that, but-
Would you like to see tomorrow's seating chart?
Yes, that is an excellent idea.
I have a solution, simply move this table of five here
and these tables of two and three to these corners here
and that will open up plenty of room for a table of two,
we'll take that.
Sir, at the risk of being redundant.
What was your name?
George.
George, do you think you can give us
one itsy bitsy second?
Just let me handle this.
I don't know what you can possibly do,
that man is clearly unreasonable.
Just let me handle this.
Okay, but if you just listen to what-
Just, just, just don't talk.
Okay.
George, would it be possible for you and I
to have a quick moment?
It'll be super duper fast.
If you can assure me that it will be super duper fast,
I'm about to take my lunch.
Promise me you'll have your Aunt Alma call,
you have my number.
I do and don't forget about New Year's Eve,
my house, eight, heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Please, won't you let me bring something?
No, no, just yourself.
Hello, sir, we look forward to seeing you
tomorrow at our Christmas Tea,
I'll be sure to give Grace our best table.
Shall we get back to work now?
What did you do to him?
I was just asking him questions, that's all.
You got an impossible to get reservation
by just asking questions?
It's not about getting something,
it's about getting to know someone, you know?
Actually, I don't know.
It's simple, once someone feels
like you're really listening,
they'll usually show you their chewy center,
no matter how hard the shelling, once you get that.
Chewy center?
Which one?
Hm, you know what?
You should actually wear your gray suit.
All right
and a tie?
I only own three, I'm, I'm not sure what they go with.
Evan, it's tea with a seven year old.
And-and what kind of questions do I ask?
It's not an interview, Ev,
just, you know, be in the moment.
Okay, but-but like what if I'm trying
to get where she's coming from, you know?
Wow, you're really starting to care
about this little girl, aren't you?
No, no, I-I didn't say that.
It's just that her and her mom have had a, a difficult time
and I feel compelled to make them feel better,
although I'm not quite sure how.
You've got a huge heart, Ev,
why don't you just try and let them see that?
I think the rest will work itself out.
That's him, that's him,
that's the Christmas Prince!
Hi.
Um, you look fancy.
Thank you, so do you, only you look handsome.
Are-are you ready for tea?
Ah-huh.
Now remember, this is a very nice tea,
so be sure to use your best manners.
Don't worry, Mommy, I will.
I've never had a real grown up tea before, have you?
Actually, I haven't.
I'll be right here, honey.
Okay, Mommy.
The Christmas music is so pretty, isn't it?
It is lovely.
I've been wanting to learn how to play a piano
for years and years.
Have you?
Ah-huh, I want to take lessons,
so I can learn how to play Christmas songs just like this.
Daddy used to like Christmas songs a lot.
Good afternoon, miss, may I present our tea?
We have a selection of Christmas-inspired scones
and pastries and of course,
our world famous finger sandwiches.
Thank you very much, sir.
You are quite welcome, miss
and please say hello to your mother for me.
He's nice, isn't he?
Very.
I have a question.
All right.
What do you do when you're not granting wishes
or visiting Santa?
Well, I do enjoy looking up at the stars.
So does Mommy.
I bet the stars are super bright at the North Pole.
Yes, I-I suppose they are.
Mommy says they're filled with stories,
could you tell me one?
I, um, I'm not sure I know a story.
Oh.
Although have you heard the one about Pegasus?
What's a Pegasus?
A flying horse.
Cool.
The Pegasus belonged to Poseidon,
God of the sea, earthquakes and storms
and one day, on one of his special missions,
Poseidon was in trouble,
so he whistled and he called for Pegasus
and he came flying out of the ocean, he saved him.
Shall we?
Suddenly, this whole thing just feels weird.
I don't get it, he's fulfilling all the wishes,
that's what you wanted, right?
I know, but the whole reason I don't date
is so that Grace doesn't have to deal
with another man in her life.
Okay, but she's the one going for tea, not you, so.
So you should just see the way she lights up,
when she's around Evan.
What are you afraid of?
What if Grace gets her heart broken a second time?
Then I guess you'll just have to pick up the pieces
all over again.
One more question.
All right.
Why don't you have a Princess?
Well, it's not always easy to find a Princess sometimes.
I think it's hard for my mom to find somebody too.
Why is that?
Well, Mommy doesn't even date and she promised me,
that she'd never get married again.
I see.
But I never even asked her
to make the promise in the first place.
Everyone needs someone to love them the best,
don't you think?
You are a very smart young lady, Grace.
Thanks.
There's Mommy, hi, Mommy!
Hi, love bug, did you have fun?
I had the best time ever.
Yes, I believe we did have the best time ever.
That's great.
Did you say thank you?
Thank you, you're the best Christmas Prince ever.
Thanks.
My pleasure.
Come on.
I mean, it sounds like the tea
was a big success.
It was all Grace would talk about this morning
and about Evan.
Stop talking.
I know and when he brought her back,
I, I can't describe it,
but he actually was
sort of charming.
What?
I know, this, this whole thing is,
it's-it's a little unnerving.
Yeah, no kidding.
Do you think he could actually be good for Grace?
I mean, even Spock was half human.
Hang on.
Look, these numbers can't be right.
Looks like the satellite is drifting.
Let's get Evan in here.
So you're saying we still have a chance to correct it?
We think so, but we're gonna need to run
a couple of simulations.
And we need to do it now.
It's gonna be a long night.
I gotta make a call.
You have tickets to that midnight showing
of "It's a Wonderful Life," don't you?
I-I mean, yeah, but I mean, this is really important.
No, we could handle it, can't we, Shelby?
Ah, sure.
Good, it's settled then.
Okay, thank you.
Now,
now that should be,
it.
Now all we have to do is run the simulator,
it should take an hour or two.
I think I'm gonna grab a coffee
and head to the roof.
Do you wanna join me?
Sure.
Shelby,
what's it like being a, a single mom?
It can be a little tricky sometimes,
being both Mom and Dad.
Does it ever get lonely?
Sometimes,
but I have Grace and my group.
Your-your group?
Yeah, it takes a village.
It's a parent support group I formed
after my husband passed.
You formed a support group?
Well, my family was halfway across the country
and I didn't wanna quit here,
'cause I have worked hard on that mission.
I looked around, but I just couldn't find anything
for single parents, so.
So you created your own solution?
I guess so.
Shelby?
Yes?
I don't believe I ever told you,
but I think you are an extraordinary engineer
and I really do appreciate all your hard work.
Like tonight, for example,
you're amazing.
It's my job.
Besides, you're the one going the extra mile for me
with this whole Christmas Prince thing, so.
Well, you did blackmail me, so.
Did you just make a joke?
How'd I do?
It was clever.
Hey.
It looks like the torque rods and the thrusters
are gonna be our solution.
Perfect, that, that's great news.
I can make the adjustments from here on out,
no need to stay.
Okay, I'll see you tomorrow afternoon then
and-and please don't hurry in, you should get some rest.
Thanks, Evan, you too.
I'll be fine.
I guess I'll leave you to it then.
Hey, Shelby, something's been bothering me.
I was wrong not to say anything about your husband
and although it's belated, I want you to know,
that I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Thanks, Evan,
I appreciate that.
Something's wrong.
Everything was fine before I left, why didn't you call me?
It's not the satellite, you're never gonna believe it.
Come on.
I think it's some sort of Christmas party.
Was this Evan's idea?
Yep.
Oh!
Are we all about to get fired?
No.
I think he's trying.
Cookie?
It's a reindeer, I decorated it myself.
Have a snowman instead.
You made a Christmas party?
I hadn't thought of it exactly that way,
but I'm glad you think so.
They're good.
Oh and speaking of Christmas,
I have to make an announcement.
Can I have everyone's attention please?
As Shelby here pointed out on a previous date,
many of you have family obligations during this season
and well, in keeping with that idea,
just this morning, I spoke with two young,
excellent candidates out of Cape Canaveral,
they're gonna join the team
and help us with the solar array,
which in turn will allow us to push through
the next phase in a timely manner.
Working on Christmas and Christmas Eve
will no longer be necessary.
Wow!
So I hope that helps
and Merry Christmas.
This is great news.
Really good news.
So what's next on Grace's wish list?
Well, the piano wish is still left,
which is a little rough, I checked,
grand pianos start at around 20 grand.
I think I have an idea, can I bring it over tonight?
Yeah.
Okay.
But how are you gonna, oh!
- Oh, sorry, can you? - Oh!
Thank you.
I just gotta take this in my office, just one minute.
Hi, Scott, can you hold just one moment?
Hey, sorry, Scott, please go ahead.
Evan, listen, I wanted to talk to you
before you heard it from someone else.
Heard what?
The situation's a little more advanced than I hoped.
I'm afraid you're under review.
I am?
Does that mean I'm getting fired?
I really don't know,
we're just gonna have to wait and see.
Okay, well, thank you for letting me know, Scott.
My tongue is getting kind of dry and yucky.
Addressing Christmas cards is not for the faint of heart.
Who's that?
Let's go see.
Hi, Christmas Prince.
Hello, Grace.
What's under your coat?
One of your wishes.
Really, what is it?
Your piano.
That's a piano?
It is a piano, but it's not just any piano.
You wanna hear the story?
The elves made this?
They did many, many years ago
and like all of Santa's toys, it was very special.
It was?
Yes, see, this piano was meant to bring great joy
to whoever was lucky enough to play it,
but year by year, nobody wanted it.
Why not?
Well, some children thought it was too small,
some wanted a grand piano
and some wanted a piano made only of wood.
So each year, this piano got passed by
and it became more and more sad.
It did?
Yes, because more than anything,
it just wanted to be played and enjoyed
and to bring whoever was lucky enough to play it great?
Joy?
That's right, but it needed a special, little girl,
a girl with a big, generous heart,
the kind of girl that cared about others,
who gave up her own wishes to help other people
in things like toy drives.
It was waiting for me?
Yeah, that's exactly right,
it waited all those years just for you
and when you play it, you both can enjoy it
the way it was always meant to be enjoyed.
Ready?
Okay.
It's beautiful.
Is she finally asleep?
I thought she was gonna be up all night
on that magical elf piano of yours.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ruin her bedtime.
It is a school night.
I don't know how to say thank you.
You've been wonderful.
She's wonderful and I understand now
why you would do anything for her.
If you don't mind me asking, what was your husband like?
Well,
he was larger than life for one.
He was a big guy
with a big laugh
and even bigger personality.
But the one thing I loved most about him
was that he was so solid
and dependable.
I guess that's why it hurt so badly.
What do you mean?
It just never occurred to me he'd leave.
He left you?
Not intentionally, I, I know this doesn't make any sense.
He was sick, it wasn't his fault and it just,
I couldn't help feeling like,
I don't know, like...
He just abandoned us.
Anyway, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to like get heavy
all of a sudden. - No, no, no, no,
I'm glad you feel like you can tell me.
What kept you guys? You're late.
Santa!
Ho ho ho!
I hear you'd like to watch a Christmas movie together?
Yeah, I've got popcorn, come on, hurry.
Wow, my own gingerbread house!
I still can't believe the whole Christmas Prince thing
is almost over.
And that he's doing a good job.
That really is the most amazing part.
It's almost too good to be true.
So what's left?
This Toy Drive, of course and the Christmas Dance.
I still think it's so cute,
that Grace is using one of her wishes for the Toy Drive.
She's got a heart of gold, that one.
Exactly why I can't stand to break it,
especially if we end up moving.
Wait, what?
Skyrocket called several times.
I finally called them back.
And?
I got a job interview for next week
and they already hinted that the job is mine, if I want it.
I thought you said that job was impossible to get.
They lost one of their key engineers.
Are you serious about taking it?
I should be, this is a great opportunity,
but I'd have to start right away,
it was one of their stipulations.
Well, right away as in when?
After the first of the year.
What are you gonna do?
I don't know, everything is just, it's going so fast,
I don't know what to think.
The Christmas Prince is coming to the Dance,
I know he is.
- What are you gonna wear? - I don't know,
probably something really pretty.
Same.
Hi, Grace.
Hey, Jessie. - Hi, Sherman.
The Christmas Dance is this weekend, you know.
I know.
Too bad you guys can't go.
Yes, we can.
No, you can't, you guys don't have any family to go with,
just moms. - You don't know anything,
I'm going with my mom and my uncle.
But you don't have an uncle.
I don't need one, I have the Christmas Prince.
He's like family and he's coming to the Christmas Dance.
He's a made up Prince, who's not even gonna come,
not even if he was real.
Is everything okay?
I was just kidding around with Grace.
No, you weren't.
That's what he always says when he knows he's wrong,
even though he really meant it to begin with.
Tell your mom I said hi and thank her again
for contributing to the Toy Drive.
Yeah, the Christmas Prince is probably waiting for us
right now to give out toys because he's nice
and that's what real Princes do.
See you later, buddy.
Grace, what has been going on?
Merry Christmas.
This is a really good one.
I wrapped it, so I know. - Thank you.
- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.
Everything okay?
Yeah, why?
You just seem a little preoccupied.
No, I'm good.
Okay.
Merry Christmas.
Four kisses and last kiss, muah!
Did you have a good day?
Super good.
It's been fun, hasn't it?
It's not over yet, Mommy,
we still have the Christmas Dance.
Out of all the wishes, that's the one I want most.
- Really? - Yep.
You're still coming, right?
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Good, goodnight, Christmas Prince, I love you.
I love you too, little one.
It's a beautiful night, isn't it?
Very beautiful.
You know, I used to love stories
about the constellation too.
What's your favorite?
Andromeda.
It's so- - Romantic.
Yeah.
It's my favorite too.
You know, if you would've told me that a month ago,
I wouldn't believe you. - But now?
I do.
Our satellite is out there somewhere.
Yes, it is.
Sometimes I think I would like to be up there too,
just floating.
I used to think the same thing.
Used to?
Lately, I'd rather be down here on earth right where I am.
Yeah,
I guess I would too.
I want you to know
this has been the best Christmas I've ever had
and I have you to thank for it.
I should be the one thanking you.
I really had fun today.
Me too.
Goodnight, Shelby.
Night, Evan.
I really wanna say thank you
for considering me for the position at Skyrocket,
but after a lot of thought,
I've decided to stay
at my current position.
Hey, Merry Christmas.
Oh, thank you, Lorenzo, you didn't have to do that.
Oh, it wasn't me.
There you go, Merry Christmas.
Wow!
I know, right?
Personalized and everything,
I didn't even know he knew everyone's names.
I mean, the gifts themselves aren't personalized,
everybody got the same thing.
It's not exactly something I had on my list,
practical, I'll give him that.
Hey, Brenda.
I'm sure it's exhausting with the new baby,
but if you need more time off,
just let me know and we'll work it out.
Oh, sorry.
Let me get this, Merry Christmas.
Oh, I don't understand.
Why does the Board wanna meet with me?
To be honest, I think it might be not very good news.
Well, are they firing me?
I don't know, all I know is they wanna see you right away
tomorrow at five p.m.
Tomorrow?
I have plans, a Christmas Dance,
it's very important actually.
This is not something you can reschedule,
they're flying in from all over the country,
whatever you have, you're gonna have to cancel it.
I've gotta go, talk soon.
You're gonna look just like a proper Princess.
You mean a Queen?
Oh, right, what was I thinking?
You know, this has been a really, really good Christmas,
hasn't it, Mommy?
It has.
It feels like it did when Daddy was still here,
don't you think?
I do.
What time is it?
It is a little past 9:30.
Do you think that's too early to start getting ready?
Maybe a little, the Dance isn't until tonight.
I bet that's the Christmas Prince.
Maybe it's not too early, Mommy.
Let's go see.
Told you it's the Christmas Prince.
Mommy, I should get my dress on.
What's wrong?
I have some bad news.
Grace, honey, why don't you go play in your room?
The Christmas Prince and I need to talk.
Can't you reschedule?
I already asked, but the entire Board is coming.
- Why, what's wrong? - I don't know,
but it's important if they're all flying in.
You sure you can't make it?
I really wish I could.
You really know how important this is to her, right?
Oh, let me talk to her, I could try to-
No.
I'll do it.
Okay, Shelby.
She's not gonna understand why.
The only thing she's gonna understand
is that you're not there.
So you just go and you just do what you have to do.
- Okay, Shelby, please. - No, no, no, no.
This is my fault, you were right,
I should have never lied to her in the first place.
I'll just handle it myself.
Okay, Shelby.
Is the Christmas Prince still here?
No, honey,
he left.
What did he want?
Gracie, (sighing) I am really, really sorry,
but the Christmas Prince can't come to the Dance tonight.
But it was one of my wishes and the Christmas Prince-
Maybe the Christmas Prince isn't as magical
as we thought he'd be.
- Yes, he is. - Gracie.
No, you're just too old to believe in magic,
but that doesn't mean there's no such thing.
Grace.
It's okay, Mommy, you'll see, he'll come to the Dance.
He promised he would.
Honey, he'd be here already if he was coming.
Look, we don't need the Christmas Prince
to have fun at the Dance, do we?
Oh, come on, we don't wanna be late.
I'll go get my purse and we'll go, okay.
Okay.
♪ Christmas is my baby time with you ♪
Hi.
- Hi. - Hi.
Hey, Grace, you look pretty.
Thanks, you too.
I hope Sherman doesn't show up.
I know, he's such a bully.
- So where is he? - Who?
You know, the Christmas Prince.
He'll be here, just,
just not yet.
What happened, did his royal carriage
break down or something?
Grace, honey, let's go get something to drink.
Grace!
I am so sorry, honey.
I wish I could just make him be here for you.
I'm not sad about that, Mommy.
You're not?
Well then, why are you crying?
I feel like you don't believe anymore.
Believe in what?
In him, the Christmas Prince, don't you know that?
Oh, Grace.
No, just because he's late to the Dance
doesn't mean he's not the Christmas Prince.
He's smart and he's handsome
and he's a really good storyteller too
and he's very, very kind, just like you said,
so that's how I know he's the Christmas Prince
and you should know that too.
How did you ever get to be so smart?
Are you okay, Mommy?
I will be.
Muah!
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way ♪
Hi, can you watch Grace?
What's going on?
- I need to do something. - Sure.
Thanks.
Um.
l music)
Probably the one we want to talk to.
You'll talk to her.
Evan, thanks for coming.
Take a seat.
Let me get right to it.
It's not often that the Board gets together
to address a single issue, namely you,
but in this case, we felt it was necessary.
John, why don't you take the floor?
Thank you, Evan, I know that Scott spoke to you
a few weeks ago about your performance.
Ah, yes, he did.
Listen, if you're gonna fire me,
please just let me know right now, please.
Oh, oh, no, look, we're not firing you,
we'd like to promote you.
Excuse me?
We're interested in exploring
the habitability of Saturn's moons.
And we think you're the right man
to head up the probe build.
I-I don't understand.
You told me my job was on the line.
It was, not anymore.
We've received some excellent feedback on you
in the past several weeks. - And we were very impressed
with how you righted the ship, Evan.
It takes a big man to realize he needs to change his ways.
Oh, plus a little girl and an amazing woman.
Excuse me?
A long story, regardless, I am flattered with your offer
and of course, I would love to accept.
Good, well then, people, let's get down to discussing
the details of rolling out this project.
Most of us have turnaround flights in the morning.
I'm sorry, I-I can't.
What's that?
I-I can't stay.
That's funny.
I always say that Evan doesn't have a life,
it's kind of an inside joke between us, but he can stay.
Actually, I didn't have a life, but now I do.
I would love to discuss the project further,
but tonight, I have a royal appointment.
Don't ask.
Ah.
Three hot chocolates, please.
My mom's getting us hot chocolate.
♪ Now is the time for you to see me there ♪
Grace.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
He'll come and your mom will be right back.
Shelby?
Hi, it's Shelby,
I mean, I know you know that.
But anyway-
- Shelby. - Wait, can you,
can you just wait a second?
There's something I need to say and it's really hard for me
and if you could just not interrupt,
that would be, well, really good.
I'm sorry, go ahead.
The thing is,
I was afraid for so long,
that I tried to insulate Grace and I from everything,
so neither of us could get hurt.
What I'm trying to say is,
is I don't wanna do that anymore.
The point is.
♪ All the days are growing cold ♪
It's not just Grace that loves you.
♪ The nights are long ♪
I think the same thing is happening to me.
♪ Christmas ♪
♪ I hear voices young and old ♪
Turn around.
♪ They sing a song ♪
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪
♪ I open up my arms and it surrounds me ♪
Christmas Prince!
♪ I open up my heart and I can see ♪
Whoa!
♪ There is magic ♪
I hope I'm not too late.
I had a little trouble with the royal carriage.
♪ Still can feel ♪
Real carriage?
Snowball, I get to have a ride of Snowball?
Would you like that?
♪ Still believe in ♪
And Grace,
your crown.
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪
Wow!
♪ Hold the ones you love so close ♪
You look really pretty.
♪ What you love ♪
Thank you.
Your Majesty, may I?
Of course.
Queen Grace.
Allow me to accompany you.
♪ To open up my arms and let it surround me ♪
♪ To open up my heart so I can see ♪
♪ That there is magic in the air ♪
♪ I know it's there ♪
♪ I still can feel it ♪
Hi.
Bye, Christmas Prince!
♪ I still believe ♪
I told you.
I was just kidding, I knew he was real all long.
Giddy up!
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪
This is so pretty.
Oh.
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪
Who's that for?
If you would do me the honor?
I would love to.
♪ See all the wonder everywhere ♪
♪ I know it's there ♪
Does that mean you're the Christmas Princess, Mommy?
I...
Well, like my group says,
one thing at a time.
Well, perhaps we can start with this?
♪ It's all right there ♪
♪ Can you believe it ♪
♪ Open up your arms, let it surround you ♪
♪ Open up your arms ♪
♪ Open up your heart so you can see ♪
Now.
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪