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00:00:29Why are you trying to tell me something?
00:00:31Ava, where are you?
00:00:32I'm up here, Eugene.
00:00:34Come on, what are you doing? People will be arriving soon. I'm expecting a big crowd.
00:00:39I guess there's no accounting for taste.
00:00:41It's hard, Ava.
00:00:43I just, I feel like there's something missing from these pieces, you know?
00:00:46Yeah, what I do know is that this work sells.
00:00:49And even the artist can't explain why it's worth this much money.
00:00:53Alright.
00:00:55What is going on with you lately?
00:00:58I don't know. I'm sorry. I just, I don't feel like myself.
00:01:02Yeah, I've been thinking about that.
00:01:04And you, my girl, you need a vacation.
00:01:08Face what you've been through.
00:01:10Where would I go?
00:01:12Hello, whatever happened to your cruise?
00:01:14That's all pay for.
00:01:17You mean my honeymoon cruise?
00:01:19Yeah, why let it go to waste?
00:01:21Eugene, there's...
00:01:23It's been almost a year, Ava. You need to get out there again.
00:01:27My wedding was called off one week before walking down the aisle.
00:01:31That's kind of hard to get over.
00:01:33And anyways, the trip expires in two weeks and I have my weekend classes at the children's hospital, so...
00:01:38I'll teach them for you.
00:01:40Really?
00:01:41Yeah.
00:01:42You need this.
00:01:45And who would I get to go with me this last minute?
00:01:48Cruises are a great way to meet new people, Ava.
00:01:53Oh, and by the way, I have another exhibition just like this one coming up next week.
00:02:04What were you saying? It's a great way to meet new people?
00:02:07That's my girl. Let's go.
00:02:24Good morning, Your Highness.
00:02:26Morning, Reynolds.
00:02:27Working on the gala?
00:02:28Yes, yes, I've chosen some lovely paintings for the auction,
00:02:31but there's still so many pieces just lying here collecting dust. It's such a shame.
00:02:36You know that there's no more room on the palace walls.
00:02:39Look at this.
00:02:41It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:43It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:45It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:47It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:49It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:51It's a beautiful painting.
00:02:52Look at this.
00:02:57Well, it's an abstract that Max and Katrine got as a wedding gift.
00:03:01It's called The Brink, Tobias Hoffler.
00:03:05A sense of peace comes over me every time I look at it.
00:03:10I see a chaos of colours.
00:03:12In the eye of the beholder.
00:03:14And I have enough chaos in my life juggling the various elements of this job.
00:03:19Something going on?
00:03:20I've been with your father.
00:03:21He wants to see you immediately.
00:03:24Ah, does he now?
00:03:25Let me guess, this has something to do with last night around 2am?
00:03:30A perceptive guess, sir.
00:03:32Lead on.
00:03:34Jacket, sir.
00:03:38Here.
00:03:51Mother, father.
00:03:53Max, Katrine.
00:03:57In front of the palace, Joseph.
00:04:00Really?
00:04:04Oh yes, that's a terrible photo.
00:04:06Is this what they're calling a stop the presses moment now?
00:04:11I'm sorry, father.
00:04:12It won't happen again.
00:04:14That's what you said the last time.
00:04:16This is about perception.
00:04:18This is about perception.
00:04:20People look up to us.
00:04:21We're royals.
00:04:22We don't embarrass the family.
00:04:24And we don't get speeding tickets.
00:04:26Well, it's because none of you drive.
00:04:31All right.
00:04:32I have fun.
00:04:33But I also work hard.
00:04:36You know how much I contribute to our charitable efforts.
00:04:38Joseph's been a big help sourcing items for the gala auction.
00:04:40And it's appreciated, but this is much bigger than that.
00:04:43You're next in line to be king.
00:04:45And we can't keep going round in circles like this.
00:04:47If you're not willing to settle down like Max, find a suitable partner.
00:04:51We have the royals from Denmark coming to stay with us this week.
00:04:54I told the king and queen that Joseph would entertain Princess Gudrun.
00:04:58Bless you, mother, but I don't want to be set up.
00:05:01But thank you.
00:05:02Then you need to think about your future, your place in this monarchy.
00:05:05I suggest you take some time away from the palace before you give me your answer.
00:05:09An answer, father, for?
00:05:11For whether you wish to be the future king.
00:05:13You have two weeks.
00:05:15But that's such a big decision, father. Can't it wait?
00:05:17The gala's in two weeks and Joseph still hasn't secured all the auction items.
00:05:21I've made up my mind.
00:05:22May I interject with a possible solution, your majesty?
00:05:25Of course, Reynolds.
00:05:26The paintings are from the royals in Germany and Austria.
00:05:30I happen to know of a cruise along the Danube that stops near the palaces.
00:05:35A cruise sounds fun.
00:05:37You see, I could secure the auction items in person and take some time to think.
00:05:43Slay two dragons with one sword, if you will.
00:05:46I like it.
00:05:48How did you hear about this cruise, Reynolds?
00:05:50The captain is a former colleague of mine.
00:05:53Is he trustworthy? We don't need any more headlines.
00:05:56Let's just say I trust him with my life, your majesty.
00:06:00Noted.
00:06:01What about the passengers? What if one of them recognizes him?
00:06:03Oh, no, I'm barely recognized outside of Baldogna. It'll be fine.
00:06:07And cruises are perfect for rest and relaxation.
00:06:10Reynolds will go with you, of course.
00:06:12So, shall I make the call, your majesty?
00:06:19All right. Let's get packing.
00:06:30Welcome to the Emerald Sun and Ingolstadt, Germany.
00:06:34The fortress on the river is now yours to explore.
00:06:38Our crew is standing by, ready to assist and get you settled into your cabins.
00:06:43We hope you have a good day on this first leg of your journey.
00:06:49Welcome aboard. I'm Teddy Connors, our cruise director.
00:06:54Hi, Ava McKayliff.
00:06:56Are you waiting for anyone else?
00:06:58No, I'm traveling by myself.
00:07:00I have you in 302.
00:07:03Oh, it's one of our honeymoon suites.
00:07:07More closet space for me.
00:07:09Well, you're going to meet so many great people on this cruise, Ava.
00:07:13Especially at dinner when we rotate everyone around. It's a lot of fun.
00:07:17Great.
00:07:28We can pick up the keys and leave the luggage with a porter.
00:07:32Good. I'll go get the lay of the land.
00:07:34No, wait. I just need to find a...
00:07:37Porter, be as quick as you can.
00:07:48I'm really excited to see all the castles.
00:07:52Oh, my goodness. Could you hold this for a second?
00:08:02Good afternoon. Could you tell me what time high tea is?
00:08:06High tea?
00:08:08Yes, you know, finger sandwiches, scones.
00:08:10I know what high tea is. They're for a king, right?
00:08:14Well, they do get all the best perks.
00:08:17Right.
00:08:19You know, you look a little familiar.
00:08:22If you could just direct me where to go...
00:08:25We've got our keys.
00:08:27Sorry to have bothered you.
00:08:29Right.
00:08:35I asked you to wait, sir.
00:08:37She almost recognised me.
00:08:39Maybe it's my look. Too distinctive.
00:08:42I've never thought so, sir.
00:08:44I think it's time for a change, Reynolds.
00:08:51Nicely done, Reynolds.
00:08:54I barely recognised myself.
00:08:56Is there anything you can't do?
00:08:58No, sir.
00:08:59I have you listed on the manifest as Joe Alexander.
00:09:03What do you plan on telling the other passengers as to why you're here?
00:09:07I'll tell them the truth.
00:09:08That I'm securing art pieces for a charity auction.
00:09:11Good. Because we've been invited to sit at the captain's table tonight.
00:09:15Oh, and remember, I can't call you Your Highness or Sir.
00:09:19That's right. I'm just Joe.
00:09:25Joining my table.
00:09:27Hello, Miles.
00:09:29I see Operation Scion is off to a good start.
00:09:33With your help, Silver Fox.
00:09:35Your Highness.
00:09:36Joe, this is Captain Magnuson.
00:09:38Very nice to meet you.
00:09:39Welcome to my table, Joe.
00:09:41Please, take a seat.
00:09:42All right.
00:09:45Captain, this is Ava. Ava, this is Captain Magnuson.
00:09:48Lovely to meet you.
00:09:50I've never sat at a captain's table before.
00:09:52Is there any special etiquette?
00:09:54Only that you have to laugh at all my jokes.
00:09:59Please, take a seat.
00:10:02Good evening, Captain.
00:10:03Good evening.
00:10:04I placed you next to Reynolds. He seems quite interested.
00:10:08You always have my back, Teddy.
00:10:10Let me seat you.
00:10:18Welcome to the cruise, everyone.
00:10:20Whether it's your first trip or your sixth.
00:10:24Oh!
00:10:25Tenth.
00:10:27Or your tenth.
00:10:28You're catered to on a luxurious ship.
00:10:31I should have been you in another life.
00:10:33I do enjoy being catered to.
00:10:35A woman after my own heart.
00:10:38Do you play golf?
00:10:39In St. Andrews, every autumn.
00:10:41They have mini-golf on the ship.
00:10:43That'll do, if it's with you.
00:10:45Nice haircut.
00:10:47Oh, thank you. You as well.
00:10:50I mean...
00:10:53I'm Joe.
00:10:54Joe Alexander.
00:10:56How long have you been working on the ship for?
00:10:58I'm a passenger.
00:11:00Ava McKayla.
00:11:01You are? But I thought...
00:11:03Oh, I'm sorry.
00:11:06So, why the denube?
00:11:08It's a long story.
00:11:10It's a long story.
00:11:12So, why the denube?
00:11:14It's a long story. For another time.
00:11:16What about you?
00:11:17We're on a working trip.
00:11:20Oh, what do you do?
00:11:21We're collecting royal art pieces for a charity auction.
00:11:25I'm in the art world too.
00:11:26I love seeing when it goes to a good cause.
00:11:28How'd you get into that?
00:11:29It's a family thing.
00:11:30It's been going on for hundreds of...
00:11:32I mean, you know, many generations.
00:11:35Oh, my goodness.
00:11:39Ladies and gentlemen,
00:11:40let's make a toast to this wonderful cruise.
00:11:43Cheers.
00:11:44Cheers.
00:12:05Ava.
00:12:07Joe. Hi.
00:12:08Hello.
00:12:11I should apologise for last night,
00:12:13thinking you were the cruise director.
00:12:15I was a bit confused.
00:12:17Don't worry about it.
00:12:18Or even, I actually thought you were a friend from high school for a second.
00:12:21Well, I just have one of those faces.
00:12:23So, you said you're in the art world?
00:12:25I manage a gallery in Chicago.
00:12:28Mostly modern pieces.
00:12:30How impressive.
00:12:32Did you go to school for that?
00:12:34Art history.
00:12:36Are you from Chicago, then?
00:12:39Born and raised.
00:12:40What about you?
00:12:42Baldonia?
00:12:44I can't say I know that country.
00:12:46It's very small.
00:12:48Like a fishbowl.
00:12:49Not like Chicago.
00:12:51Do you, um...
00:12:53Do you like your work at the gallery?
00:12:56Depends on the day.
00:12:58Hmm.
00:12:59It tends to attract people who claim they love art.
00:13:03But collectors these days are just looking for their next big investment.
00:13:07Are you suggesting that people with money don't appreciate art?
00:13:11No.
00:13:13But it does tend to attract a certain type of...
00:13:15Money dilettante?
00:13:20Do you want to, um...
00:13:22Look around together?
00:13:23I don't think there are any.
00:13:25Do you want to, um...
00:13:27Look around together?
00:13:28I don't think there are any snobby collectors here, but...
00:13:31You never know, you might find the next Picasso.
00:13:35I'd like that.
00:13:37What?
00:13:55I see water below, and it grounds the image.
00:13:58I see water below, and it grounds the image.
00:14:00I see water below, and it grounds the image.
00:14:02I see water below, and it grounds the image.
00:14:04In contrast to the celestial chaos above.
00:14:07It reminds me of this Austrian artist I love, Bias Hofler.
00:14:11Hofler? Yes, he's very talented.
00:14:14Right?
00:14:15His emotional depth, relatable themes...
00:14:17Oh, he's a genius in the abstract world.
00:14:19So you know his work?
00:14:21What about the brink?
00:14:23What about the brink?
00:14:24Uh...
00:14:25Schnitzel.
00:14:26Do you smell schnitzel?
00:14:28I'm hungry all of a sudden.
00:14:32Uh...
00:14:40I'm glad we ran into each other, bro.
00:14:42This has been fun.
00:14:44Completely unexpected, but yes, fun.
00:14:47It's amazing how many talented but undiscovered artists are out there.
00:14:52Must be tough for them.
00:14:54But also endearing.
00:14:55That time in your life where you don't have a penny to your name,
00:14:59but you love what you do, and you're excited about the future?
00:15:03Some days I'd give anything to be a blank canvas again.
00:15:07What did you mean when you said,
00:15:08it's a long story, when I asked you why you're here?
00:15:12I'm not sure you want to hear it.
00:15:14Try me.
00:15:15Okay.
00:15:16But no Bridezilla jokes.
00:15:18I don't even know what that means, so...
00:15:21No jokes.
00:15:23This was supposed to be my honeymoon, Chris.
00:15:29I was not expecting that.
00:15:31What happened?
00:15:34You could say it was a change of heart.
00:15:37For whom? You or him?
00:15:39For both.
00:15:41But sometimes you have to make tough decisions when your hand is forced.
00:15:47And now, here I am, and my boss says I need to work on myself.
00:15:54I know all about that.
00:15:57You were left at the altar by a runaway bride?
00:16:00Last year, yes, it's true.
00:16:02I don't want to talk about it.
00:16:06I guess you could say I'm also taking stock of my life on this trip.
00:16:09Care to share anything?
00:16:11It's my father, actually.
00:16:13He wants to know if I want to take over the family business someday.
00:16:18You said you do charity work, right?
00:16:20Well, that's one branch of what we do.
00:16:22He wants me to be the CEO, if you will, of the entire enterprise.
00:16:27Wow, that's... that's huge.
00:16:31But is that what you want?
00:16:33I'm not sure I'm a good fit.
00:16:36At the same time, it's a great honor.
00:16:39Well, it sounds like we both have some soul-searching to do.
00:16:44Maybe we could search our souls together?
00:17:00It's just a birdie attempt. You're not diffusing a nuclear device.
00:17:08Stale target.
00:17:14That part had more twists than a spy novel.
00:17:17You seem a little tense, Reynolds.
00:17:19I'm fine.
00:17:21All right, what is it?
00:17:23Well, I was hoping to see Joe.
00:17:27I haven't checked in with him all day.
00:17:30Do you need him for something?
00:17:32He's supposed to be working something out for work.
00:17:36Well, maybe he's with Ava, the woman from the captain's table.
00:17:39She seemed awfully smitten with him the other night.
00:17:41Yeah, you noticed.
00:17:43Subtle tells, touching her face, dilated pupils.
00:17:47Ah, charity work or behavioral sciences, Reynolds?
00:17:51I'm just fascinated by people, what makes them tick.
00:18:02And that's what you call compromised.
00:18:04Looks like I owe you lunch.
00:18:06Actually, it's all inclusive.
00:18:10I know. That's why I offered.
00:18:13Best two out of three?
00:18:15Why not?
00:18:19This is really beautiful.
00:18:24You're very easy to be with.
00:18:26And so are you.
00:18:29Come with me to Roth Palace tomorrow.
00:18:32We can explore a little before I have to pick up one of my auction items.
00:18:36I should really stick with the tour.
00:18:39You could sign up too, if you like.
00:18:42Good evening.
00:18:44Nice to see you, Reynolds.
00:18:46See you later, Joe.
00:18:50Your Highness, with all due respect, what are you doing?
00:18:55What are you doing?
00:18:57I'm enjoying the cruise.
00:18:59You're supposed to be thinking about your future. Your father won't be happy.
00:19:03My father wants me to decide what it is I want.
00:19:07Right now, I want to be with Ava.
00:19:10Are you going to tell her who you are, then?
00:19:13I will.
00:19:15I will.
00:19:18Welcome to Wilhelven, Germany.
00:19:21A quaint three-river town located at the confluence of the Vils, the Wulfa, and the Danube.
00:19:27Happy exploring.
00:19:29You're going to love Roth Palace.
00:19:31It's one of my favorite tours of the cruise.
00:19:33I'm so excited.
00:19:35Hello.
00:19:36Joe, I have you as a last-minute add-on for the tour.
00:19:39You're a fan of castles, too.
00:19:41Honestly, it depends on the day.
00:19:43I mean, of course. Who isn't?
00:19:47Well, enjoy you two.
00:19:51Have you been to a lot of castles?
00:19:53Oh, one or two.
00:19:57The secret doors and passageways are the best part.
00:20:00When I was a kid, I used to go...
00:20:03I used to go read about them...
00:20:07in books.
00:20:09Look, the tour's leaving.
00:20:23See that?
00:20:25That's a secret door right there.
00:20:27I never would have spotted that.
00:20:29Don't concentrate.
00:20:31It's a secret.
00:20:33It's a secret.
00:20:35It's a secret.
00:20:37I never would have spotted that.
00:20:39Don't concentrate.
00:20:41Look at all this history.
00:20:43The stories this castle could tell.
00:20:45The legends and more.
00:20:47I love it.
00:20:49Castles are also symbols of power and authority.
00:20:53Maybe hundreds of years ago.
00:20:55Maybe still now.
00:20:59Well, I think it's great that we're all family sharing this.
00:21:02The art is... it's magnificent.
00:21:05Do you imagine managing a place like this?
00:21:08It's like one giant gallery, but with no bias, no agenda.
00:21:12All you need is a ticket and an open heart.
00:21:16Is that how you see palaces?
00:21:18Yeah.
00:21:20Opening these doors is a gift to the world.
00:21:23Connection to the past.
00:21:26What kind of royalty does Daldonia have?
00:21:28The stuffy kind.
00:21:31I mean, isn't all royalty stuffy?
00:21:35I don't actually know any, but I know they live a charmed life.
00:21:40Good afternoon.
00:21:42Enjoying the palace?
00:21:43Very much so.
00:21:44Good.
00:21:45Jo, it's time to pick out a painting down in the chamber.
00:21:49Where's the chamber?
00:21:51It's in the lower level of the castle.
00:21:53Oh, I'd love to see that. Do you mind if I join?
00:21:56Oh, I don't think you'd like it down there. It's very grim.
00:21:59Very gloomy.
00:22:00Perfect. A real castle experience.
00:22:03Okay.
00:22:06Um, one moment, Ava. I have a business question for Jo.
00:22:11Of course.
00:22:16What are you doing?
00:22:17Well, I can't tell her now.
00:22:19All right, I'll handle it.
00:22:21But we should have a code word if the queen shows up.
00:22:24Regal. Regal is the code word.
00:22:27Ah, looks like the curator needs another ten minutes.
00:22:31Why don't I meet you down there? I'll get her to send an escort.
00:22:34Sounds great.
00:22:36Thank you, Reynolds.
00:22:41I wonder if this was a dungeon.
00:22:43It was.
00:22:46You know, they say that the restless spirits of criminals and monsters still roam these tunnels to this day.
00:22:53They do not.
00:22:54Do they do?
00:22:56You did not just do that.
00:22:58It's good. It's good.
00:23:00But actually, you know, criminals would have been locked up in the tower, not the dungeon.
00:23:05Much better.
00:23:11Ah, welcome to the chamber. This is where they keep their archival pieces.
00:23:16Where's the curator? I was hoping to meet her.
00:23:18She had to go. You know how it is when the queen calls.
00:23:21But she said these are the two paintings you can choose from when you're ready.
00:23:25The queen was just here. Just don't take too long.
00:23:29I'll, um, in case she comes back.
00:23:32Reynolds, we're fine.
00:23:33Until you're not.
00:23:35Look at all this stuff. Hundreds of years of artifacts, gifts, and weapons.
00:23:42Such a shame it's just sitting here collecting dust.
00:23:45That's what I always say.
00:23:48I mean, all art should be admired, shouldn't it?
00:23:53Shall we take a look at these?
00:23:59Go ahead.
00:24:03Is that a Baricelli? And a Conrad? Joe, you could get millions for either one of these.
00:24:10How did you convince the royals to donate?
00:24:13Well, I used my family's connections, and I assured the royals their donations would go to a good place.
00:24:20Now, I don't know about you, but I'm drawn to this one.
00:24:24There's a sort of mystery about it, isn't there?
00:24:26On this side, the birds in the dark sky are perhaps symbols of emotional distress, but there's a contrast.
00:24:34Yes, on this side, the flowers growing, the town rebuilding. It feels more like hope.
00:24:40Exactly. A duality of existence.
00:24:43Like it's connecting us to something bigger.
00:24:46You know, I would have just thrown a dart to choose between these two. The way you just sized it up.
00:24:52Well, so did you.
00:24:53Because of you.
00:24:57Did you decide?
00:24:58Yes. This one.
00:25:00A very regal choice. Regal.
00:25:05Oh, we should go.
00:25:08Did you see another monster?
00:25:10This way, this way.
00:25:13Kids.
00:25:26Is that the queen?
00:25:27Hm? What's that? I think it was right over here.
00:25:37Ava! How are you?
00:25:40Ava! How was the palace?
00:25:43Ah, it was breathtaking. Everything I imagined. I think I might have even seen the queen.
00:25:49But most importantly, the art. It felt like I was back in college. It was so inspiring.
00:25:53Ah, it's great.
00:25:54And Joe made it fun, too.
00:25:55Really?
00:25:56Yeah, I helped him to get a piece for the charity auction, and I seem to know a lot about castles.
00:26:02Sounds like you two are a good match. I hope you get to spend more time together.
00:26:07Yeah, I still can't figure him out, though.
00:26:09How do you mean?
00:26:10Well, maybe I'm overanalyzing. I do that a lot these days.
00:26:15But we were having a moment with the paintings, and suddenly he wanted to leave. Like, in a hurry. It's strange.
00:26:21Maybe he realized he needed to get back to the ship.
00:26:23I mean, that happens sometimes with our passengers. They get all caught up in the amazing ports, and all of a sudden it's a race to the ramp.
00:26:30Maybe you're right.
00:26:31He seems like a good guy. He's just a hunch, but if you two were getting along well, I wouldn't overthink it.
00:26:39Thanks, Teddy.
00:26:48Reynolds. Checking in to see how things are going.
00:26:51Did Yozhev secure the painting today at Roth Palace?
00:26:53Yes, he did, sir. I think you'll be very pleased.
00:26:55Wonderful.
00:26:56And the other part of the trip?
00:26:57I'm working on it, sir.
00:26:59Is there a problem?
00:27:00A small distraction, but actually Prince Yozhev's just…
00:27:05Yozhev's just what?
00:27:07Um, he's meditating. Yes, it's very zen here on the ship, Your Majesty.
00:27:15Oh, that's good. All right, we'll check in again soon.
00:27:22Thank you for that.
00:27:24Thank you for that.
00:27:25That was a near miss with the Queen today, sir. What would have happened if Ava had realized who you were? It could have caused a scene.
00:27:32You were right, as always. Thank you for the save.
00:27:35Of course, it's what I do best. But don't you think it's time to tell her, sir? I can see you're growing close.
00:27:42I will. I just need to find the right moment. It's complicated, you know, what with my situation and with her past.
00:27:50Would you want me to whip up a psychological profile?
00:27:53No, Reynolds.
00:27:55Okay. How about a drink?
00:27:58Now you're talking.
00:28:01Oh, thank you, sir.
00:28:03The secret to a good martini is orange bitters in mine, please.
00:28:08For a second I thought you were going to say shaken, not stirred.
00:28:11A martini in a British accent and everyone assumes you're James Bond.
00:28:15Are you?
00:28:16Well, I do have the dry, wet and quick reflection.
00:28:21Ava, come join us.
00:28:23Oh, martinis. I'm in.
00:28:26Do you have any chartreuse?
00:28:28Chartreuse? Interesting choice.
00:28:30It gives it a certain elegance.
00:28:32When I was bartending in college, I always used to push my fancy creations on all the beer drinkers.
00:28:38Bartending, eh?
00:28:39Yeah, for four years. Those tips helped pay my way through school.
00:28:42Admirable.
00:28:43Every job has its advantages.
00:28:46Yeah, and this one sure did.
00:28:48Free martinis.
00:28:50I feel like we should have a toast.
00:28:52To martinis.
00:28:53And to making things happen.
00:28:55Here, here.
00:29:02Would you like to go for a little walk?
00:29:05Sure.
00:29:07We'll catch you kids later.
00:29:12Cheers.
00:29:13Cheers.
00:29:15Honestly, you were incredible today.
00:29:19You're too kind.
00:29:21It just comes easy to me. I've been analysing art since I could finger paint.
00:29:26I am most fond of the double dip technique.
00:29:29Ah, yes, yes.
00:29:35Myself, I've always been partial to the time out technique.
00:29:39What's that one?
00:29:40Where you throw the paint everywhere and you get put in time out?
00:29:46Yes, I don't always colour between the lines.
00:29:51Oh, it's better than colouring in the lines.
00:29:54Just bottle everything up inside and pretend everything's okay.
00:30:03You said your fiancé forced your hand. What happened?
00:30:11It started with a promotion Simon got a month before the wedding.
00:30:17One day he came over and told me we were moving to New York.
00:30:22I have no problem picking up and moving to a new city.
00:30:25But what I do have a problem with is he never even asked me if I wanted to go.
00:30:31So, you called it off?
00:30:34Not immediately.
00:30:35I mean, I had my dress. Gifts were showing up at my apartment every day.
00:30:40But it definitely got me thinking.
00:30:43And what did you do?
00:30:45I asked him if I was the love of his life.
00:30:48He paused.
00:30:51That's all I needed to know.
00:30:58Wow.
00:31:01Any regrets?
00:31:02Any regrets?
00:31:05It's more like I doubted myself.
00:31:10Self-doubt, it's part of the journey, isn't it?
00:31:14It's how we grow from it that really matters.
00:31:18Ava, I hope you know that your worth is not defined by one man or one moment.
00:31:25It's defined by the incredible person you are.
00:31:27You deserve to be with someone who can see that.
00:31:31Thanks for saying that, too.
00:31:50Welcome to Linz, known for its spectacular museums and galleries.
00:31:54We do hope you get out to experience the local culture.
00:31:58From all the crew, Siech am Museum.
00:32:07Ah, I see great minds think alike.
00:32:10I heard this is the best coffee in Linz.
00:32:13Try the Café Verkehrt.
00:32:15Good tip.
00:32:17Eine Café Verkehrt, bitte.
00:32:20Joe, I wanted to thank you.
00:32:22Joe, I wanted to thank you for last night.
00:32:25For what you said.
00:32:27Well, I meant every word.
00:32:29You just have to believe in yourself.
00:32:31So, what are we doing today?
00:32:33We?
00:32:34Oh, sorry, too presumptuous?
00:32:35No, it's nice.
00:32:37Well, I've been thinking about something.
00:32:40I could barely sleep last night.
00:32:42Everything alright?
00:32:43Yes.
00:32:44The art at the palace yesterday.
00:32:46It made me realize that I've lost some of that passion that used to come so easily to me.
00:32:49Made me see that that's what's been missing in my work.
00:32:54Danke.
00:32:56Anyways, I have this crazy idea.
00:32:59Well, I love crazy ideas.
00:33:03You know how we were talking about the artist Tobias Hofler?
00:33:08Yes?
00:33:10He once turned down 100,000 Euros for a painting.
00:33:14Said the higher the price tag, the lower the integrity of his work.
00:33:16He sold it to a local library for one Euro.
00:33:19That's certainly making a point.
00:33:21And the point is, he tries to keep his work away from the scene, the more pretentious side of the gallery world.
00:33:28He just wants people to enjoy it.
00:33:31That's admirable.
00:33:33That's the kind of artist I want to work with.
00:33:35Someone who wants their art to be shared and appreciated by real people.
00:33:40When I was in college, I told myself one day I was going to meet Hofler.
00:33:45And right now I feel like if I could just find him, I don't know, maybe that could be my blank canvas.
00:33:52I believe he's supposed to be quite the recluse though.
00:33:56I don't know if he wants to be found.
00:33:58Well, I read he lives right here in Linz.
00:34:01And I'm going to find him.
00:34:04Are you in?
00:34:06I sure am.
00:34:08Are you in?
00:34:10I sure am.
00:34:27We're looking for the artist Tobias Hofler.
00:34:30Try artist Sally.
00:34:32Okay.
00:34:38She says it's just up this way.
00:34:41Alright.
00:34:43You have an eye for art.
00:34:46What did you study in college?
00:34:48International relations.
00:34:50That's interesting.
00:34:52My father's idea.
00:34:54Did you do anything with it?
00:34:56Well, I do international work with the charities of course, but honestly, not really.
00:35:01Can't think of too many things more important than charity.
00:35:04You never said what kind?
00:35:05Oh, children's, so mostly scholarships, hospitals, that sort of thing.
00:35:11I love that. I actually teach art at the Chicago Children's Hospital every Saturday.
00:35:15Do you? That's amazing.
00:35:17Seeing their smiling faces when I walk through the door with all my supplies is priceless.
00:35:22It gives them something to look forward to.
00:35:24They're dealing with a lot.
00:35:26I can only imagine.
00:35:28It's good for them. It's good for me. It puts things into perspective.
00:35:31The studio's just up here.
00:35:34Are you sure this is it?
00:35:38Oh, look.
00:35:40Oh.
00:35:43Well.
00:35:50If he's not answering.
00:35:52I've come all this way.
00:35:58What are you doing?
00:36:00What are you doing?
00:36:02Someone has to answer.
00:36:04Ja? Ja.
00:36:06Hallo?
00:36:08Ah, guten Tag, liebe Dame.
00:36:10Lieber Tobias Hoffler hier.
00:36:13Danke, Jobs. Auf eine Gefahr.
00:36:15Vielen Dank.
00:36:17I'm nervous. Why am I nervous?
00:36:19You've been following him for years.
00:36:21And now you're finally going to meet him.
00:36:30Hello?
00:36:38Is anybody here?
00:36:40Leave the clay by the counter.
00:36:45Are you Tobias?
00:36:47Who's asking?
00:36:49I'm Eva. I'm from a gallery in Chicago, and this is Joe.
00:36:52Who let you in here?
00:36:54Oh, the door was open.
00:36:55You look familiar.
00:36:57You know, Eva is a big fan of yours.
00:37:00Hm.
00:37:02Speak.
00:37:06Do you like Jankowski?
00:37:09Early or later?
00:37:11The earlier, provocative works.
00:37:14I feel a similar energy in your work.
00:37:16No one has ever compared me to Jankowski.
00:37:19People think I'm too abstract,
00:37:21but I'm not.
00:37:22Ideas aren't abstract.
00:37:24It's not your fault if people aren't making the connection.
00:37:27Not everything has to be a statement.
00:37:30It's okay for it to be a question.
00:37:32Why exactly are you here?
00:37:34If you ever want to collaborate, I really respect your message.
00:37:38Not interested.
00:37:40Well, if you change your mind.
00:37:42Here's my card.
00:37:47I want you to know how inspired I was.
00:37:50How, how inspired I was by your painting The Brink?
00:37:54Whatever happened to it?
00:37:57Last I heard, it was bought as a wedding gift for some royals.
00:38:01Do you know who?
00:38:04Can't remember.
00:38:06One last question.
00:38:08Why did you call it The Brink?
00:38:11Because we're all teetering on the brink of triumph.
00:38:14Or disaster.
00:38:18Which path will you choose?
00:38:21Thank you for your time.
00:38:31Brink of disaster?
00:38:34I feel like I need to burn some sage.
00:38:37He's definitely an eccentric.
00:38:39Although, I think you're focusing on the wrong half of what he said.
00:38:43See, you've already been to the brink of disaster, and look at you now.
00:38:47On a cruise. Alone, rethinking my life.
00:38:51You're not alone.
00:38:53And the way you spoke to him in there, I don't think he's ever been sized up like that in his life.
00:38:58You have a way of seeing things differently.
00:39:02You always say the sweetest things to me.
00:39:05Well, you make it very easy.
00:39:09So, there's a painting party tomorrow in Passau.
00:39:13Do you want to team up?
00:39:14Team up?
00:39:16A painting party? Does that mean we work together on a painting?
00:39:20I'd love to.
00:39:22Okay, so the prize is a gourmet dinner in Vienna. I think that we could win this.
00:39:27Oh, you're competitive.
00:39:30Now, I don't want to disappoint you.
00:39:32Oh, never mind. I'll just, I'm going to go ask Tobias.
00:39:35Of course I want you to be my partner.
00:39:38Alright, I'm in.
00:39:40This is really delicious. What's it called again?
00:39:42Linzer Tort.
00:39:44My mother used to sneak down to the kitchen in the middle of the night to make it with me.
00:39:49Sneak?
00:39:52Ava, there's something I need to tell you.
00:39:55Oh, it's Tobias.
00:39:57It's about the brink.
00:40:00Tobias says the painting was sold to a man who owns a jewellery store in Vienna.
00:40:05Oh, you're turning into quite the sleuth, aren't you?
00:40:09I do love a good Dateline episode.
00:40:12If it was sold as a wedding present, wherever it ended up, it's probably not saved.
00:40:20Well, I have to try since we'll be in Vienna.
00:40:22And he'll know who the couple is.
00:40:32But that was years ago.
00:40:36So tell me, how's Operation Scion coming along?
00:40:39It's not. We have an obstacle to the mission.
00:40:42A woman?
00:40:43Ava. She was at your table the first night.
00:40:46Ah, yes. I can see why you'd be taken by her.
00:40:49The King is not going to be happy, and we have less than a week before we return home. Any thoughts?
00:40:56Remember the Codebreaker?
00:40:59Yes, who could forget? He infiltrated the Royal Computer Networks.
00:41:04We have 48 hours until the Silver Jubilee.
00:41:06He was threatening to expose the Royal's dirty laundry.
00:41:11And you made the call to deliberately make mistakes on our investigation, ultimately tripping up the Codebreaker.
00:41:17Yes, it was pure genius, but where are you going with this?
00:41:21Be there for Joseph, but make some intentional mistakes. Let him fly, and see where he lands.
00:41:29This feels like the old days, doesn't it?
00:41:32Speaking of the Scion. Yes, Your Highness. Yes, I can do that for you. Yes, sir.
00:41:43See you at the painting party.
00:41:47Yes, of course.
00:41:49Welcome to our painting and pinot contest.
00:41:53Each team has an hour to put their own spin on this beautiful landscape.
00:41:59And the captain and I will be judging on color and artistic talents.
00:42:04The winners get a private gourmet dinner for two in Vienna.
00:42:10And the winners get a private gourmet dinner for two in Vienna.
00:42:14And did you arrange for transportation? Yes, sir.
00:42:18And everything else we talked about? All arranged.
00:42:22Thank you, Reynolds.
00:42:24All right.
00:42:26We have to beat them.
00:42:28My eye on the prize.
00:42:30Your eye on the prize, but you've already won me over.
00:42:34Oh, this is a nice look.
00:42:37Just needs a little something.
00:42:41What's happening?
00:42:43What's happening?
00:42:48Look at those two.
00:42:50There's something special there.
00:42:53I'm afraid you're right.
00:42:55I believe this is what we call artistic differences.
00:43:01I think we should put an abstract spin on it, make it our own.
00:43:05Yes, something that tells a story.
00:43:07Now, I know there's no actual pink in the landscape, but I think it just brightens everything up.
00:43:12It's my favorite color. Can you tell?
00:43:14You do know I'm colorblind, don't you?
00:43:16Oh, dear God.
00:43:18Are we going to win?
00:43:20It's going to be fine. It's going to be fine.
00:43:23Is that why all the trees are black?
00:43:25You're immediately inspired. I love it.
00:43:28Actually very good.
00:43:30Well, thank you.
00:43:33Yes, I like it.
00:43:35We get the feeling of the landscape without it being so directly representational.
00:43:39That's working well, isn't it?
00:43:41Yes.
00:43:43Maybe colorblind, but at least you can draw.
00:43:45Excuse my reach.
00:43:49I'm in charge of pink.
00:43:51Pink.
00:43:53Pink.
00:43:55Pink.
00:43:57No, no, that's all right.
00:44:05No, no, it's all right. Try this.
00:44:10Nice save.
00:44:13I don't know if it's the altitude getting to me, but I was just thinking painting together is about more than just painting, isn't it?
00:44:20Oh, yeah?
00:44:21I mean, you drew the outline, I mixed the colors, we've smoothed out each other's mistakes, and look what we've created.
00:44:29A beautiful blend of inspiration and forgiveness.
00:44:33Are you still talking about the painting now or something else?
00:44:37Okay, everyone, time's up. The judges are coming through.
00:44:52And the winner of the painting and pinot contest is...
00:45:02Betty Ann Reynolds.
00:45:04Yes!
00:45:08I'm shocked!
00:45:11No special dinner for us.
00:45:12Uh, well, actually, I arranged for a bit of a backup plan. In case. I mean, given my art skills.
00:45:21I can't believe you were rooting against us. I mean...
00:45:24No, no, no, not against us, just against me. That's a big difference.
00:45:29Look, I just didn't want you to leave empty-handed.
00:45:32Come with me.
00:45:43Your chariot awaits.
00:45:45Seriously?
00:45:47Where are we going?
00:45:49Oh, that's a secret.
00:45:52I've never been on a motorcycle.
00:45:55Really? Well, in that case, promise I'll go to Speedland.
00:46:12What a wonderful wonder you are.
00:46:17I hope you understand.
00:46:20What a wonderful wonder you are.
00:46:33My sisters could see me now.
00:46:36Oh, what would they say?
00:46:37They would say, what have you done with my sister?
00:46:41They'd never believe after the year that I've had that I'd be sitting here with you.
00:46:46This is like a fairy tale.
00:46:49Were they surprised when you came on a cruise?
00:46:52Yes, but they were mostly proud of me for getting back out there.
00:46:57You know, you picked the perfect night to do this.
00:47:02Well...
00:47:03Today would have been my one-year wedding anniversary.
00:47:07I had no idea.
00:47:09Okay, because you made today the best day ever.
00:47:18Dance with me, Ava.
00:47:33Okay.
00:47:52I'd like to keep seeing you after the cruise.
00:47:59Joe, I really like you.
00:48:01A lot.
00:48:05But this would never work. I mean, we're an ocean apart.
00:48:13I think we should get back to the ship.
00:48:15As we sail into Vienna, embrace the history of this nearly 2,000-year-old city.
00:48:21The City of Music.
00:48:23Get ready to waltz through centuries of culture and elegance.
00:48:27It won't disappoint.
00:48:29Aren't you excited we may find the Brink?
00:48:32Yeah, sure.
00:48:37I'm so excited.
00:48:39Me too.
00:48:41I'm so excited.
00:48:42Hello.
00:48:45You look like you're in the witness protection program.
00:48:48That's because someone was knocking on my door very early this morning, and I'm rather tired.
00:48:53I wanted to get there right when it opened.
00:48:58Hello.
00:49:00Leo?
00:49:01Yes?
00:49:02Hi, my name is Ava McAlef, and this is Joe.
00:49:05Just, just Joe.
00:49:07Just Joe.
00:49:08How can I help you? Are you looking for an engagement ring?
00:49:10No, no, we're not getting engaged.
00:49:12I'm actually just wondering about a painting you might have purchased called The Brink by Tobias Hofler.
00:49:17It was purchased as a wedding gift.
00:49:19Yeah, I did not buy it directly, but I knew about the piece and I arranged a sale.
00:49:24For a royal.
00:49:26What is it about?
00:49:28I work at an art gallery and there's an interested party in the painting.
00:49:31Oh, I'm sure they will never sell it. It's a unique piece.
00:49:41Uh, you know what? Maybe I will see that princess cut.
00:49:45Yeah, absolutely.
00:49:52And here it is.
00:49:59You know, I'm not quite sure we're ready for marriage yet, sweetie.
00:50:02Oh, well, honey, you know, I'll wait as long as you want, because I'm the luckiest guy in the world.
00:50:11Thank you for your time.
00:50:13You're welcome.
00:50:16Did I just make a marriage joke?
00:50:18I think you did.
00:50:20Does that mean I'm officially healed?
00:50:22It means you're moving on.
00:50:26This could be the royal couple that has the painting.
00:50:29I'm just going to do a photo search.
00:50:31Prince Maximus and Princess Katrina of Baldonia. Wait, that's where you're from.
00:50:37Baldonia Palace is only two hours away.
00:50:41Oh, darn, there's no tours.
00:50:43I wonder why it's not open to the public. It really should be.
00:50:46I agree.
00:50:48Excuse me, what are you doing?
00:50:50What was that about?
00:50:52I don't know. Um, annoying tourists, I guess.
00:50:56That's strange.
00:50:57How about we go, um, to the market? If you love a good bargain.
00:51:03This is so pretty.
00:51:06You like it?
00:51:08Beautiful.
00:51:10We'll take it.
00:51:12Give you, uh, 100 euros?
00:51:17Danke.
00:51:19Thank you, but Joe, you didn't even bargain.
00:51:22I don't think it's worth that much.
00:51:24Bargain? What?
00:51:25How am I supposed to do that?
00:51:27Start a lot lower.
00:51:29What, like I'll give you 75 euros?
00:51:32Never mind.
00:51:34That was really nice of you.
00:51:36I'm sure she has a family at home.
00:51:38Look at you. Always thinking about others.
00:51:41How's it look?
00:51:43Looks perfect.
00:51:55Hello.
00:52:05Oh, look at you. Yes.
00:52:14Honeymoon?
00:52:16Oh, no.
00:52:18Anniversary?
00:52:20No, just, um, new friends.
00:52:22Oh, yeah.
00:52:24You're giving off quite the couple vibes today.
00:52:26Well, maybe they're onto something.
00:52:28You seem familiar. What's your name?
00:52:30Joe.
00:52:32Joe what?
00:52:34Just Joe.
00:52:36How much for this one?
00:52:38That is 200 euros. It was part of a royal jewellery collection.
00:52:41Very, very old.
00:52:43Really? Which royals?
00:52:45The Collar family.
00:52:47Hm. Wettzburg Castle burned down in 1817 and there was very little left. Are you sure?
00:52:52Which royals?
00:52:54Well, I suppose we can always look it up in their public catalogue.
00:52:58Well, 30 euros. I'll take it.
00:53:01Great.
00:53:07Oh, yes.
00:53:09Look at that.
00:53:11An absolute natural straight into the royal way if you know exactly what you're doing.
00:53:17Now I know.
00:53:19Very good.
00:53:21Your Highness.
00:53:26What are you doing?
00:53:28Oh, it's an Austrian tradition. I think I've done it enough.
00:53:32Danke.
00:53:42Good evening.
00:53:45Let me guess.
00:53:47You want to know if I've made up my mind.
00:53:50As if you're psychic, sir.
00:53:52You know, the cruise ends in four days.
00:53:56Play a game with me, Reynolds.
00:53:58Now's not the time.
00:54:00You see, my entire life, I have done this.
00:54:07Go on, it's your turn.
00:54:10And my father does that.
00:54:12And then I do this.
00:54:15And my father does that.
00:54:17And then I do this.
00:54:19And my father does that.
00:54:22It's a constant back and forth. It's all about who has the power.
00:54:28Well, the king would say he has.
00:54:31Well, then how is it that we always end up like this?
00:54:34No winner.
00:54:37Perhaps you deserve some respect.
00:54:40The effort you've put into preserving the palace art, the charity work you do.
00:54:44And yet my father never takes me seriously.
00:54:47Because on the flip side of that, your shenanigans are getting as old as King Charles' collection of leaky pens.
00:54:55Danke.
00:54:57All right, I deserve that.
00:54:59You know, there was a time when your father didn't get along with his father.
00:55:04He was pretty wild, too.
00:55:06Father? Really?
00:55:08Oh, yes.
00:55:10How did they work through it? They were so close.
00:55:12Compromised.
00:55:14And your father came to realize how important the role of king is.
00:55:20How much it means to your family, to the country.
00:55:23It's a massive responsibility.
00:55:25More importantly, sir, it's an honor.
00:55:28One bestowed on very few before you.
00:55:32To be or not to be king. That's the question, Reynolds.
00:55:36I swear I feel as tormented as Prince Hamlet.
00:55:39Hopefully not that tormented, sir.
00:55:42Well, anyway, perhaps your brother can help you.
00:55:45He just called. He's coming tonight.
00:55:48Max is coming?
00:55:50No, I'm about to go find Ava.
00:55:54We had a wonderful day together.
00:55:56Just tell Max that I'll see him when I get home.
00:55:59Thank you, Reynolds.
00:56:00Look at that. Max is unavailable.
00:56:03Initiating operation brotherly love.
00:56:08Hello, Betty.
00:56:10Yes, I wondered if you could see your way to having dinner with Ava this evening.
00:56:15You could? Excellent.
00:56:18Yes.
00:56:20No, I, I, I shall see you after.
00:56:24Excellent.
00:56:26Yes.
00:56:28No, I, I, I shall see you afterwards.
00:56:34That would be wonderful.
00:56:46Max.
00:56:48What are you doing here?
00:56:50Reynolds was supposed to tell you I was coming.
00:56:52Oh.
00:56:54I suppose I didn't get the message.
00:56:57Come on. Let's grab a drink.
00:56:59Away from here.
00:57:05It's good to see you.
00:57:07It's good to see you too.
00:57:09Cheers.
00:57:11Cheers.
00:57:13That painting you secured is incredible, by the way. Thank you for that.
00:57:16Oh, you should thank Ava. She helped me pick it out.
00:57:19We're choosing the second one tomorrow at Belvedere.
00:57:21Is she the destruction Reynolds was talking about?
00:57:24I have never met anyone like her.
00:57:28Sounds serious.
00:57:30It is.
00:57:32So, bring her home to meet Mother and Father.
00:57:36I haven't told her who we are yet.
00:57:40You're kidding.
00:57:42Look, everything that I do in my life is judged on the fact that I'm a royal.
00:57:48No one sees me as a person.
00:57:51But she does.
00:57:53With her I can be just Joe.
00:57:55And now, yes, now I'm worried about how she'll react, how Mother and Father will react.
00:58:00Because they have always had a very specific idea of who I should end up with.
00:58:04Someone like, you know, Princess Gummy.
00:58:07Gudrun. And trust me, she's not your type.
00:58:10Look, best advice, just be honest.
00:58:12Get it all out in the open as soon as possible.
00:58:14I think Mother and Father will be more receptive than you think.
00:58:17Thanks, Max.
00:58:19Look, I want you to know, whatever your decision, I support you.
00:58:25And I'll always be here for you.
00:58:27It pains me to admit this, but you're a good brother.
00:58:34And actually, if this should work out with Ava, there's a painting I'd like to talk to you about.
00:58:42So, you and Joe, you two seem to be getting very close.
00:58:48Yeah, maybe a little too close.
00:58:53This cruise is almost over, Betty, and I'm going back to Chicago.
00:58:58I really don't want to get my heart broken again.
00:59:05I lost my husband.
00:59:07So I know it can be scary getting back out there.
00:59:12But what this adventure has done for me, it's opened my eyes to the possibility of love.
00:59:19And I never thought that would happen.
00:59:22So let me ask you this.
00:59:24Has Joe made you feel that spark again?
00:59:30He has.
00:59:32Then every minute spent with him is worth it.
00:59:36Don't worry about the future.
00:59:38Just focus on the right now.
00:59:43The King and Queen are being very generous with their collection.
00:59:49We've been staring at these for over an hour.
00:59:52I think we need to make a decision.
00:59:54I know, I know. It's just, they're all so great.
01:00:00Do you need to get that?
01:00:02It can wait.
01:00:04Okay, how about this?
01:00:06On the count of three, we both just point to the one that we like the best.
01:00:10Okay?
01:00:12Okay.
01:00:14Alright. One, two, three.
01:00:19Great lines again.
01:00:21Well, that's our charity mission complete.
01:00:23I think perhaps we should celebrate with a kiss.
01:00:36I've seen the kiss in art books, but the original is...
01:00:41Wow.
01:00:43Wow is right.
01:00:45What do you think of when you look at it?
01:00:48Well, the gold shimmers like early morning light.
01:00:55It creates a kind of fog around the couple.
01:00:59Almost as if they're the only two people in the world.
01:01:04It's hard to see where one ends and the other one begins.
01:01:09Shall we?
01:01:11Well, you can't come to the kiss and not...
01:01:26What for the kiss?
01:01:28For all of it.
01:01:30For making me feel hopeful about life again.
01:01:34I think we've done that for each other.
01:01:39You should get that.
01:01:41Alright.
01:01:43Excuse me.
01:01:48Alright, it's Max.
01:01:59No, no, no, no, no. This can't be happening.
01:02:02No.
01:02:17Yes, Father. Just a misunderstanding.
01:02:20Yes, of course, Father. I'll see you soon. Goodbye.
01:02:25So, you're not engaged?
01:02:27No, of course not.
01:02:29This is not good.
01:02:31My father is less than thrilled, shall we say.
01:02:34But Ava hasn't seen the story yet.
01:02:36I don't think so. As far as I can tell, it's only been in the Baldonia papers.
01:02:39You need to tell her, sir.
01:02:41I will. Tonight. But my father wants me to return home immediately.
01:02:45What's your plan?
01:02:47Well, we aren't too far from the palace right now.
01:02:50I'll return home, speak with my family, and then rejoin the ship before it sets sail for Budapest.
01:02:55Would you like me to accompany you, sir?
01:02:57I need to do this on my own.
01:02:58It's time my father and I really talk for a change.
01:03:02As you wish. I'll tell Ava you had business to attend to back at home.
01:03:06Thank you, Reynolds. See you when I get back.
01:03:28Father?
01:03:30Joseph.
01:03:34I'm sorry about the engagement mix-up.
01:03:38Yes, that was quite unfortunate.
01:03:41Thankfully, Reynolds managed to convince the papers to run a retraction.
01:03:46He says you've grown quite close to this woman.
01:03:49Her name is Ava.
01:03:51You barely know her.
01:03:53And yet, she's everything.
01:03:54I'd like to invite her to the gala. To introduce her to you and mother, the whole family.
01:04:00She is a commoner.
01:04:02I would expect that if you're to be king, you would choose someone more suited to the role.
01:04:07Well, I can't help who I fall in love with, father.
01:04:14Once again, I feel like I'm failing you.
01:04:17Son, disappointing me is getting a speeding ticket in front of the palace.
01:04:24Failing me? That's something you've never done.
01:04:29I've always been proud of your accomplishments.
01:04:32Really?
01:04:34Yes. You just leave me a little exasperated some days, that's all.
01:04:43So why did you force my hand?
01:04:46I did it for you.
01:04:49For me?
01:04:51Yes.
01:04:53Grandfather died suddenly, and I was instantly king.
01:04:58There was no time for deciding anything.
01:05:00I could see the weight of the world was on your shoulders.
01:05:03And I know, once you make your choice, you will be at peace.
01:05:07Will you be upset with me if I choose not to be king?
01:05:11Not in the least.
01:05:14But I will say, in defense of the job, it can be fun.
01:05:18The perks are great.
01:05:19And best of all, no one tells you what to do.
01:05:26Come in.
01:05:29Joe.
01:05:31Max. Thank you for having my back the other night.
01:05:34Of course. But we have a problem.
01:05:37A big one.
01:05:39That retraction the paper said they were going to run, it's not happening.
01:05:43They're doubling down on Joe's engagement.
01:05:45Well, I have to get back to the ship.
01:05:48I'll be back in time for the gala, with an answer.
01:05:52Good luck.
01:06:05This is your captain speaking.
01:06:08We will be setting sail shortly for Budapest.
01:06:10We will be setting sail shortly for Budapest.
01:06:13From myself and the crew, happy sailing.
01:06:23Hey, Teddy. I haven't seen Joe. Do you know if he's checked in yet?
01:06:27Let me see.
01:06:29Nope, not yet.
01:06:31It's getting a bit late.
01:06:33He has five minutes before we leave.
01:06:36He's cutting it close.
01:06:38Is everything okay?
01:06:41I'm sure it's fine.
01:06:46Oh my goodness.
01:06:48Is that him?
01:06:50No, it's an artist I'm interested in, Tobias Hoffler.
01:06:53He wants to work with me.
01:06:55That's great.
01:06:57I can't wait to tell Joe.
01:06:59I just hope he makes it in time.
01:07:02Maybe Reynolds has seen him?
01:07:04I think he's up on the top deck.
01:07:06Thanks, Teddy.
01:07:11I figured it out.
01:07:13Ah, the secret of a hole-in-one.
01:07:20You and Joe.
01:07:22Joe is the Duke of Baldonia, and you are his butler.
01:07:26I prefer valet.
01:07:28Betty, I feel terrible about this.
01:07:31Ava doesn't know, does she?
01:07:34Ava doesn't know what?
01:07:41From ordinary to extraordinary, mystery woman revealed.
01:07:45Ava, princess?
01:07:47Chicago commoner to duchess to beat?
01:07:50A tiara-clad fairy tale begins?
01:07:53Joe was going to tell you.
01:07:55Duke of Baldonia?
01:07:58Ava, can I talk to you, please? It's urgent.
01:08:04I just realized the painting I've been chasing across Europe.
01:08:08Your family owns it.
01:08:11I'm sorry.
01:08:13There were so many times I was going to tell you.
01:08:16We spent every day together on this cruise, and you couldn't find one.
01:08:21What did you think, that I'm some woman looking for a royal to sweep me off my feet?
01:08:27Or that I'd call the press?
01:08:29No, no, nothing like that.
01:08:31I told you things.
01:08:33Private things about my past.
01:08:36You took advantage of that.
01:08:38I meant every word I said.
01:08:41Let me explain.
01:08:45You know what hurts the most?
01:08:48You made me not doubt myself for the first time in a long time.
01:08:54And now here I am.
01:08:56Back where I started.
01:08:58Ava.
01:08:59No.
01:09:08No.
01:09:29I don't have anything to say to you.
01:09:31Ava, Joe is devastated.
01:09:34I've known him for many years and I've never seen him like this.
01:09:37He's so very sorry.
01:09:39There's no excuse for what he did.
01:09:41And you didn't say anything either, Reynolds.
01:09:44I'm sorry too.
01:09:46Joe struggles with his family, as you know, and now you have context.
01:09:51He's never found his place.
01:09:53And he was trying to figure out where he belonged on this cruise.
01:09:58He never expected to meet you.
01:10:00I get that he's going through a hard time.
01:10:04But that doesn't give him a pass to do what he did.
01:10:07Did he ask you to talk to me?
01:10:10No. He'd be upset if he thought I was interfering.
01:10:13But you've managed to reach him in a way no one ever has.
01:10:18He even told his father, the king, about you.
01:10:22Really?
01:10:26I appreciate what you're saying.
01:10:28I do. But without trust, it's just a house of cards.
01:10:38Welcome to Budapest.
01:10:40We'll be spending our final two days here.
01:10:43So I do hope you'll get out and enjoy some of our excursions
01:10:47arranged by our fabulous cruise director, Teddy.
01:11:08Ava.
01:11:14Teddy told me you'd be on the tour.
01:11:17I told you I have nothing left to say to you.
01:11:19I didn't want what happened between us to be left unresolved.
01:11:24There's nothing to resolve.
01:11:26Look, I should have known better.
01:11:30Coming on an ill-fated honeymoon, the brink of disaster, right?
01:11:33Ava, please. I made a huge mistake.
01:11:35And if I could take it back, if I could do things differently, I would.
01:11:39I never intended for you to doubt yourself.
01:11:42That's the last thing I wanted.
01:11:44You're the first person in my life who has seen me for who I truly am.
01:11:49And not just for my title.
01:11:51And I didn't want that to end.
01:11:53I know it's selfish, but I'm sorry.
01:11:55Everything snowballed.
01:11:57But this has been the best week of my life.
01:12:01Do you know how excited I was to see you?
01:12:03Do you know how excited I was to tell you Tobias reached out yesterday?
01:12:07He wants to work with me.
01:12:09Really?
01:12:11Yes, and you ruined that moment.
01:12:13I... I can't be with someone that I don't trust.
01:12:18Wait.
01:12:20Don't you think that maybe what happened before with your ex, with you coming on this trip alone,
01:12:26it happened for a reason?
01:12:28It was paving the way for something real and beautiful.
01:12:31It was paving the way for us.
01:12:38I have to go.
01:12:40No, please. I...
01:12:44I know I can't ask anything of you, but...
01:12:48will you come to my family's royal gala?
01:12:52They want to meet you.
01:12:54I want you to be there.
01:12:56There's no sense in prolonging this, Joe.
01:12:58I wish you the best.
01:13:00I really do.
01:13:18What are we going to do?
01:13:20This is a mess.
01:13:23He's even tried inviting her to the gala.
01:13:25It's a shame. He really seems like he's in love.
01:13:29I know.
01:13:32You know, maybe there's something I can do.
01:13:56Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:13:59Thank you from myself, our cruise director, the one and only Teddy,
01:14:04and our very special Emerald Sun crew,
01:14:08for this fabulous cruise along the Danube.
01:14:12I always love these trips and the people I meet,
01:14:16but this one, I have to say, was very, very special.
01:14:20Good luck as you continue your journey on from here,
01:14:23and hopefully one day our paths will cross again.
01:14:40I'm sorry about everything.
01:14:43Thanks, Teddy.
01:14:45You two were happy together.
01:14:47Everyone could see that.
01:14:49But it wasn't real.
01:14:53Have you thought that maybe, at the heart of it, it was real?
01:15:00I mean, how many chances in a lifetime do you get to be invited to a palace by a prince?
01:15:08You should go to the gala.
01:15:11Oh!
01:15:12A special delivery arrived for you.
01:15:15It's been sent to your cabin.
01:15:43Dear Ava, I'm Yozhev's sister-in-law, Katrin.
01:15:47And although I haven't met you, I can see how much Yozhev cares about you.
01:15:51I wanted to reach out to tell you how much we were all looking forward to meeting you.
01:15:56I took the liberty of sending some gowns because I wasn't sure you'd brought one for the occasion.
01:16:02We hope to see you soon.
01:16:04Katrin.
01:16:41Hmm.
01:16:42Trust me.
01:16:44I do.
01:17:13You're stunning.
01:17:16You've met my sister-in-law, Katrin?
01:17:20Yes. Thank you for making this happen.
01:17:23Katrin gave you quite the reference, Yozhev.
01:17:29You made quite the impression, Ava.
01:17:32The woman who's captured our son's heart.
01:17:35It's so nice to meet you, Your Majesty.
01:17:43No.
01:17:47She's lovely.
01:17:49Yes, she is.
01:18:01Thank you for giving me a second chance to earn your trust.
01:18:07Can we say that this is our first date?
01:18:09This is quite the first date.
01:18:12Well, I hope there will be many more.
01:18:15I know you're scheduled to go home tomorrow, but maybe you'd like to stay?
01:18:22Get to know my family, get to know me.
01:18:27I can't imagine my life without you.
01:18:30I can't imagine anything without you.
01:18:33You could visit Chicago.
01:18:35I can show you The Bean.
01:18:37You could show me The Bean? I have no idea what that means.
01:18:41But yes, please, I would love to come visit Chicago.
01:18:51You've made me the happiest man in the world, Ava.
01:18:55There's one more thing I'd like to show you.
01:18:58There's one more thing I'd like to show you.
01:19:25Max and Katrine gifted it to us.
01:19:29And I know the perfect place for it.
01:19:34All you need is an open heart.
01:19:38Thank you for opening mine.
01:19:41Just joking.
01:19:59The Bean
01:20:13My wife is getting married.
01:20:16She's getting married.
01:20:19She got married.
01:20:22She's madly in love with him.
01:20:24Then he will say, I love you.
01:20:26Then he will ask, why?
01:20:28I will get my wife married to you.
01:20:30How much will you pay for my job?
01:20:32How much will you earn?
01:20:34Then I will give you a house.
01:20:36You will have to give your family a motorcycle.
01:20:38Otherwise he won't get married.
01:20:46Amba.
01:20:48Amba.
01:20:50Where is Amba?
01:20:52Amba, you are smart.
01:20:54You know what to do.
01:20:58Amba, you are smart.
01:21:00You know what to do.
01:21:02Close the door.
01:21:04Close the door.
01:21:06Close the door.
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