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00:00:16Never are you I'm up here Eugene. Come on. What are you doing? People will be arriving soon
00:00:22I'm expecting a big crowd. I guess there's no accounting for taste. It's hard of I just
00:00:30Something missing from these pieces, you know, you know, well, I do know is that this work sells
00:00:34And even the artist can explain why it's worth this much money. All right
00:00:40What is going on with you lately I
00:00:44Don't know I'm sorry, I just I don't feel like myself. Yeah, I've been thinking about that and you my girl
00:00:52You need the vacation face what you've been through. Where would I go?
00:00:57Hello, whatever happened to your cruise?
00:01:00That's all pay for
00:01:02You mean my honeymoon cruise, yeah, why let it go to waste
00:01:07Eugene, there's
00:01:08It's been almost a year. You need to get out there again
00:01:13My wedding was called off one week before walking down the aisle. That's kind of hard to get over
00:01:19And anyways, the trip expires in two weeks and I have my weekend classes at the Children's Hospital. So I'll teach them for you
00:01:26Really? Yeah
00:01:28You need this
00:01:31And who would I get to go with me this last minute cruises are a great way to meet new people
00:01:38Oh, and by the way, I have another exhibition just like this one coming up next week
00:01:49What were you saying it's a great way to meet new people that's my girl
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00:02:22Good morning, Johannes
00:02:24Morning Reynolds working on the gala. Yes
00:02:27Chosen some lovely paintings for the auction, but there's still so many pieces just lying here collecting dust
00:02:33It's such a shame, you know, there's no more room on the palace walls. Look at this
00:02:42Well
00:02:43It's an abstract at Max and Katrine got his wedding gift. It's called the brink
00:02:48Tobias Hoffler
00:02:51Sense of peace comes over me every time I look at it
00:02:54I see a chaos of colors in the eye of the beholder
00:02:59And I have enough chaos in my life juggling the various elements of this job something going on
00:03:05I've been with your father. He wants to see you immediately
00:03:09Does he know let me guess this has something to do with last night and 2 a.m. A perceptive guesser
00:03:18dawn
00:03:20Jacket
00:03:40Mother father Max Katrine
00:03:45In front of the palace Yosha really
00:03:50Oh
00:03:52Yes, that's terrible photo this is what they're calling and stop the presses moment now
00:03:59I'm sorry father. It won't happen again. That's what you said the last time
00:04:04This is about perception people look up to us. We're Royals
00:04:08We don't embarrass the family and we don't get speeding tickets. Well, it's because none of you drive
00:04:14All
00:04:17Right, I have fun
00:04:19But I also work hard, you know how much I contribute to our charitable efforts
00:04:23There's just been a big help sourcing items for the gala auction and it's appreciated
00:04:27But this is much bigger than that
00:04:29You're next in line to be king
00:04:31And we can't keep going around in circles like this if you're not willing to settle down like max find a suitable partner
00:04:37We have the Royals from Denmark coming to stay with us this week
00:04:40I told the king and queen that Yosha would entertain princess good run bless you mother
00:04:45But I don't want to be set up, but thank you then you need to think about your future your place in this monarchy
00:04:51I suggest you take some time away from the palace before you give me your answer an answer father for but whether you wish to
00:04:58Be the future king
00:04:59You have two weeks, but that's such a big decision father
00:05:02Can't it wait the gala is in two weeks and Yosha still hasn't secured all the auction items
00:05:06I've made up my mind. May I interject with a possible solution your majesty?
00:05:11Of course Reynolds the paintings are from the Royals in Germany and Austria
00:05:15I happen to know of a cruise along the Danube that stops near the palaces cruise sounds fun
00:05:23you see I could secure the auction items in person and
00:05:27Take some time to think slay two dragons with one sword if you will I like it
00:05:33How did you hear about this cruise Reynolds the captain is a former colleague of mine is he trustworthy?
00:05:39We don't need any more headlines. Let's just say I trust him with my life your majesty
00:05:45Noted what about the passengers? What if one of them recognizes him? Oh, no? I'm barely recognized outside of Beltone
00:05:51It'll be fine and cruises are perfect for rest and relaxation
00:05:55Reynolds will go with you of course
00:05:57So shall I make the call your majesty?
00:06:04Mm-hmm all right, let's get back in
00:06:16Welcome to the Emerald Sun and English deck journey
00:06:20Fortress on the river is now yours to explore
00:06:23Our crew is standing by ready to assist and get you settled into your cabins
00:06:28Hope you have a good day
00:06:30first leg of your journey
00:06:34You
00:06:35Welcome aboard. I am Teddy Connors our cruise director. Hi, Ava McKay lift
00:06:41Are you waiting for anyone else? No? I'm traveling by myself I
00:06:46Have you in 302?
00:06:49It's
00:06:50one of our honeymoon suites
00:06:53More closet space for me
00:06:55What you're gonna meet so many great people on this cruise Ava especially at dinner when we rotate everyone around it's a lot of fun
00:07:02great
00:07:13We can pick up the keys and leave the luggage with a porter good
00:07:18I'll go get the lay of the land and wait. I just need to find a
00:07:23Porter quick as you can thank you
00:07:32Oh
00:07:38My goodness
00:07:47Good afternoon, could you tell me what time high tea is?
00:07:51High tea yes, you know finger sandwiches scones. I know what high tea is fit for a king, right?
00:07:59Well, they do get all the best perks
00:08:02right
00:08:04You know you look a little familiar
00:08:07If you could just direct me where to go
00:08:10We've got our keys sorry to have bothered you
00:08:20I asked you to wait she almost recognized me
00:08:24Maybe it's my look too distinctive. I've never thought so sir. I think it's time for a change Reynolds
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00:08:37Sleep done Reynolds I
00:08:39Barely recognized myself is there anything you can't do
00:08:43No, sir. I have you listed on the manifest as Joe Alexander
00:08:48What do you plan on telling the other passengers as to why you're here?
00:08:52I'll tell them the truth, but I'm securing art pieces for a charity auction good because we've been invited to sit at the captain's
00:08:59Table tonight. Oh and remember I can't call you your highness or sir. That's right. I'm
00:09:06Just Joe
00:09:14Hello
00:09:16I see operation scion is off to a good start with your help silver Fox
00:09:22Your ha Joe. This is captain Magnuson. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to my table Joe. Thank you. Please take a seat
00:09:30I
00:09:32Captain this is Ava Ava. This is captain Magnuson lovely to meet you
00:09:36I've never sat at a captain's table before is there any special etiquette only that you have to laugh at all my jokes
00:09:46Please take a seat
00:09:50Good evening captain good evening. I placed you next to Reynolds. He seems quite interesting
00:09:56You always have my back Teddy, let me see. Thank you
00:10:06Welcome to the cruise everyone whether it's your first trip or your sixth Oh
00:10:1410th
00:10:15or your 10th
00:10:17Catered to on a luxurious ship. I should have been you in another life
00:10:21I do enjoy being catered to a woman after my own heart
00:10:26Do you play golf?
00:10:27Some dandruids every autumn they have mini golf on the ship
00:10:31That'll do if it's with you
00:10:36Nice haircut. Thank you you as well. I mean
00:10:44I'm Joe Joe Alexander. How long have you been working on the ship for? I'm a passenger
00:10:51Ava Michaela you are but I thought oh
00:10:55Sorry
00:10:57So why the den you it's a long story for another time. What about you?
00:11:03We're on a working trip. Oh, what do you do? We're collecting royal art pieces for a charity auction
00:11:10I'm in the art world too. I I love seeing when it goes to a good cause how'd you get into that?
00:11:15It's a family thing. It's been going on for hundreds of
00:11:18many generations
00:11:22I
00:11:24Ladies and gentlemen, let's make a toast to this wonderful cruise
00:11:51I
00:12:00Should apologize for last night thinking you were the cruise director. I was a bit confused
00:12:05Don't worry about it. We're even I actually thought you were a friend from high school for a second
00:12:09I just have one of those faces. So you said you're in the art world. I manage a gallery in Chicago
00:12:16mostly modern pieces
00:12:19Impressive did you go to school for that art history?
00:12:23Are you from Chicago then?
00:12:26Born and raised. What about you?
00:12:30Baldonia I
00:12:32Can't say I know that country. It's very small like a fishbowl not like Chicago
00:12:39Do you do you like your work at the gallery pens on the day
00:12:49It tends to attract people who claim they love art
00:12:53But collectors these days are just looking for their next big investment you suggesting that people with money don't appreciate art
00:13:01No
00:13:02But it does tend to attract a certain type of money dilettante
00:13:10Do you want to
00:13:12Look around together. I don't think there are any snobby collectors here, but you never know you might find the next Picasso
00:13:19I'd like that
00:13:43I
00:13:46See water below and it grounds the image in contrast to the celestial chaos above
00:13:53It reminds me of this Austrian artist. I love bias hoffler hoffler. Yes. He's very talented
00:14:00Right his emotional depth relatable themes. Oh, he's a genius in the abstract world. So, you know his work
00:14:08What about the brink?
00:14:11Schnitzel she's not schnitzel hungry
00:14:16I
00:14:26I'm glad we ran into each other. This has been fun
00:14:29Completely unexpected, but yes fun
00:14:32It's amazing how many talented but undiscovered artists throughout there must be tough for them
00:14:39Also endearing that time in your life where you don't have a penny to your name, but you love what you do
00:14:46And you're excited about the future
00:14:48Some days I give anything to be a blank canvas again
00:14:52What did you mean when you said it's a long story when I asked you why you're here?
00:14:57I'm not sure you want to hear it. Try me. Okay, but
00:15:01No, bridezilla jokes. I don't even know what that means. So
00:15:06No jokes
00:15:08This was
00:15:11Supposed to be my honeymoon
00:15:14I was not expecting that
00:15:17What happened?
00:15:19You could say it was a change of heart
00:15:22Who you or him for both?
00:15:26But sometimes you have to make tough decisions when your hand is forced
00:15:32and now
00:15:34Here I am and my boss says I need to work on myself. I
00:15:39Know all about that
00:15:42You were left at the altar by a runaway bride last year. Yes, it's true. I don't want to talk about it. I
00:15:51Guess you could say I'm also taking stock of my life on this trip here to share anything
00:15:56It's my father. Actually, he wants to know if I want to take over the family business
00:16:03You said you do charity work, right? Well, that's one branch of what we do. He wants me to be the
00:16:09CEO if you will of the entire enterprise Wow, that's
00:16:14That's huge
00:16:16But is that what you want? I'm not sure I'm a good fit
00:16:21At the same time. It's a great honor
00:16:25Well, it sounds like we both have some soul-searching to do maybe we could search our souls together
00:16:38I
00:16:45It's just a birdie attempt you're not diffusing a nuclear device
00:16:59That part had more twists than a spy novel you seem a little tense Reynolds, I'm fine. All right, what is it?
00:17:08well, I
00:17:10was
00:17:11Hoping to see Joe. I I
00:17:14Checked in with him all day. Do you need him for something? He's supposed to be working
00:17:20Something out for work. Well, maybe he's with Ava the woman from the captain's table
00:17:25She seemed awfully smitten with him the other night. You noticed
00:17:28subtle tells
00:17:30touching her face dilated pupils, uh
00:17:33Charity worker behavioral sciences Reynolds. I'm just fascinated by people what makes them tick. Oh
00:17:47And that's what you call compromised looks like I owe you lunch actually
00:17:54It's all-inclusive. I know that's why I offered
00:18:00Best two out of three why not?
00:18:03This is really beautiful
00:18:09You're very easy to be with and so are you
00:18:17Come with me to Roth Palace tomorrow
00:18:19We can explore a little before I have to pick up one of my auction items. I
00:18:23Should really stick with the tour
00:18:26You could sign up too if you like
00:18:29Good evening
00:18:31Nice to see you Reynolds. See you later, Joe
00:18:37Your highness with all due respect
00:18:41What are you doing? I'm enjoying the cruise
00:18:44You're supposed to be thinking about your future. Your father won't be happy
00:18:48My father wants me to decide what it is. I want right now. I
00:18:53Want to be with Ava?
00:18:55Are you going to tell her who you are then? I will
00:18:59I will
00:19:09Welcome to Vilhoven Germany a quaint three-river town located at the confluence of the Vils the Wolfa and the Danube
00:19:18Happy exploring. You're gonna love Roth Palace. It's one of my favorite tours of the cruise. I'm so excited
00:19:25Joe I have you as a last-minute add-on for the tour. Mm-hmm. You're a fan of castles, too
00:19:30Honestly, it depends on the day. I
00:19:34Mean, of course who isn't
00:19:37Well, enjoy you too
00:19:41Have you been to a lot of castles Oh one or two
00:19:47The secret doors and passageways the best part when I was a kid I used to go
00:19:52I used to go read about them
00:19:57in books it was
00:20:00Look the tours leave
00:20:17See that that's a secret tour
00:20:21I never would have thought of that. It's a trained eye
00:20:26Look at all this history
00:20:29These stories this castle could tell the legends and more I
00:20:34love it
00:20:35Castles are also symbols of power and authority
00:20:38Maybe hundreds of years ago
00:20:40Maybe still now
00:20:45Well, I think it's great that we're all family sharing this the art is
00:20:49It's magnificent, do you imagine managing a place like this?
00:20:53It's like one giant gallery, but with no bias no agenda. All you need is a ticket and an open heart
00:21:01Is that how you see palaces yeah opening these doors is a gift to the world connection to the past
00:21:11What kind of royalty does Baldonia have the stuffy kind I
00:21:16Mean
00:21:18Isn't all royalty stuffy. I
00:21:20Don't actually know any but I know they live a charmed life
00:21:25Good afternoon
00:21:27Enjoying the palace very much. So good
00:21:30Joe it's time to pick out a painting down in the chamber. Mm-hmm. Where's the chamber? It's in the lower level of the castle
00:21:37Oh, I'd love to see that. Do you mind if I join?
00:21:40Oh, I don't think you'd like it down there it's very grim very gloomy perfect a real castle experience
00:21:49Okay
00:21:52And one moment Ava I have a business question for Joe, of course
00:22:01What are you doing what I can't tell her now
00:22:05All right. I'll handle it. But we should have a code word if the Queen shows up
00:22:10Regal regal is the code word. Ah
00:22:13Looks like the curator needs another ten minutes. Why don't I meet you down there? I'll get her to send an escort. Sounds great
00:22:21Thank You Reynolds
00:22:26You wonder if this was a dungeon was
00:22:31You know, they say that the restless spirits of criminals and monsters still roam these tunnels to this day
00:22:38Did you not?
00:22:45But actually, you know criminals would have been locked up in the tower not the dungeon much better
00:22:56Ah
00:22:58Welcome to the chamber. This is where they keep their archival pieces. Where's the curator? I was hoping to meet her
00:23:04She had to go
00:23:05You know how it is when the Queen calls but she said these are the two paintings you can choose from when you're ready
00:23:13Just don't take too long I'll um in case she comes back Reynolds we're fine until you're not
00:23:21Look at all this stuff
00:23:23hundreds of years of
00:23:25artifacts gifts and weapons
00:23:28Such a shame. It's just sitting here collecting dust. That's what I always say. I
00:23:33I mean all art should be admired shouldn't it?
00:23:38Should we take a look at this?
00:23:44Good
00:23:48Is that a Baricelli and
00:23:51A Conrad Joe you could get millions for either one of these
00:23:55How did you convince the Royals to donate? Well, I used my
00:24:00Family's connections and I assured the Royals their donations would go to a good place
00:24:05Now, I don't know about you, but I'm drawn to this one. There's a sort of mystery about it, isn't it on this side?
00:24:13The birds in the dark sky are perhaps symbols of emotional distress, but there's a contrast
00:24:19Yes on this side the flowers growing the town
00:24:23Rebuilding it feels more like hope
00:24:26Exactly a duality of existence like it's connecting us to something bigger
00:24:35You know, I would have just thrown a dart to choose between these two the way you just sized it up
00:24:41Oh, so did you what because of you?
00:24:46Did you decide yes this one a very regal choice
00:24:52regal
00:24:55We should go good. Did you see another monster?
00:25:14Is that the Queen
00:25:25Hey
00:25:27How is the palace? Ah, it was breathtaking everything I imagined. I think I might have even seen the Queen
00:25:34But most importantly the art felt like I was back in college. It was so inspiring
00:25:38Ah, it's great and Joe made it fun, too. Really? Yeah, I helped him to get a piece for the charity auction and I
00:25:45Seem to know a lot about castles
00:25:47Sounds like you two are a good match. I hope you get to spend more time together
00:25:52Yeah, I still can't figure him out though
00:25:55How do you mean? Well, maybe I'm overanalyzing do that a lot these days
00:26:00But we were having a moment with the paintings and suddenly he wanted to leave like in a hurry
00:26:06Strange, maybe he realized you need to get back to the ship. I mean that happens. Sometimes there are passengers
00:26:12They got all caught up in the amazing ports and all of a sudden it's a race to their mouth. Maybe you're right
00:26:18Seems like a good guy. It's just a hunch but if you two are getting along well, I
00:26:23Would never think it
00:26:26Thanks, Teddy
00:26:35Reynolds checking in to see how things are going. Did your Jeff secure the painting today at Roth Palace? Yes, he did
00:26:41So I think you'll be very pleased wonderful and the other part of the trip. I'm working on it, sir
00:26:47Is there a problem a small distraction, but actually Prince yo Jeff's just
00:26:54What and
00:26:56He's meditating
00:26:57Yes, it's very young Zen here on the ship. Your majesty. Oh, that's good
00:27:05All right. We'll check in again soon
00:27:10Thank you for that that was a near miss with the Queen today, sir
00:27:13What would have happened if Ava had realized who you were it could have caused a scene you were right as always
00:27:19Thank you for the save. Of course. It's what I do best
00:27:22But don't you think it's time to tell us I can see you're growing close. I will I just need to find the right
00:27:30Moment, it's complicated, you know, what with my situation and with her past you want me to whip up a psychological profile
00:27:38No Reynolds
00:27:40Okay
00:27:42How about a drink now? You're talking?
00:27:45Oh
00:27:47Thank you the secret to a good martini is orange bitters in mind, please
00:27:54Second, I thought you were gonna say shaken not stir
00:27:57Martini in a British accent and everyone assumes you're James Bond. Are you well, I do have the dry wet and quick reflux
00:28:04Oh
00:28:09Martinis I'm in
00:28:12Do you have any chartreuse?
00:28:14chartreuse
00:28:15Interesting choice gives it a certain elegance
00:28:18When I was bartending in college, I always used to push my fancy creations on all the beer drinkers
00:28:24Bartending it. Yeah for four years those tips helped pay my way through school
00:28:28Admirable every job has its advantages. Yeah, and this one sure did free martinis
00:28:35Feel like we should have a toast to martinis and to making things happen here here
00:28:46Um, would you like to go for a little walk sure we'll catch you kids later
00:28:55Honestly, you were you were incredible today
00:28:58You're too kind
00:29:00It just comes easy to me. I've been analyzing art since I give finger pain. I
00:29:06Am most fond of the double dip technique. Ah, yes. Yes
00:29:15Myself I've always been partial to the timeout technique
00:29:19Myself I've always been partial to the timeout technique. What's that one? Oh, you throw the paint everywhere and you get put in timeout
00:29:31Yes, I don't always
00:29:33Color between the lines. Oh
00:29:35It's better than coloring in the lines
00:29:38Just bottle everything up inside and pretend everything's okay
00:29:43You said your fiance forced your hand what happened
00:29:53It started with a promotion
00:29:56Simon got a month before the wedding
00:29:59One day he came over and told me we were moving to New York
00:30:04I have no problem picking up and moving to a new city
00:30:07But what I do have a problem with is he never even asked me if I wanted to go
00:30:13So you called it off
00:30:16Not immediately. I mean I had my dress gifts were showing up at my apartment every day
00:30:22But it definitely got me thinking
00:30:24And what did you do? I asked him if I was the love of his life
00:30:30He paused
00:30:32I
00:30:34He paused
00:30:38It's all I needed to know
00:30:44Wow
00:30:48Any regrets it's more like I doubted myself
00:30:56Self-doubt it's it's part of the journey, isn't it? It's how we grow from it that really matters
00:31:04Ava I hope you know that your worth is not defined by one man or one moment
00:31:10It's defined by the incredible person you are
00:31:16You deserve to be with someone who could see that
00:31:20Thanks for saying that too
00:31:34I
00:31:56See great minds think alike I
00:31:59Heard this is the best coffee in this try the cafe the cute good tip
00:32:04I'm a cafe worker Peter
00:32:07Joe I am I wanted to thank you for last night for what you said. Well, I meant every word
00:32:13You just have to believe in yourself
00:32:15So what are we doing today?
00:32:17We I'm sorry to presumptuous. No, it's nice
00:32:22Well, I've been thinking about something I could
00:32:25Barely sleep last night everything. All right. Yes the art of the palace yesterday
00:32:30It made me realize that I've lost some of that passion that used to come so easily to me
00:32:35Made me see that that's what's been missing in my work
00:32:42Anyways, I have this crazy idea. Well, I love crazy ideas
00:32:49You know how we were talking about the artist Tobias Hofler
00:32:52Mm-hmm
00:32:54Yes, he once turned down a hundred thousand euros for a painting said the higher the price tag the lower the integrity of his work
00:33:03He sold it to a local library for one euro
00:33:05that's certainly making a point and the point is he tries to keep his work away from the scene the
00:33:12The more pretentious side of the gallery world. He just wants people to enjoy it. It's admirable
00:33:18That's the kind of artist I want to work with
00:33:21Someone who wants their art to be
00:33:24shared and
00:33:26appreciated by real people
00:33:28when I was in college, I
00:33:30Told myself one day I was gonna meet Hoffler and right now I feel like if I could just find him. I
00:33:37Don't know. Maybe that could be my blank canvas. I
00:33:41Believe he's supposed to be quite the recluse though. I don't know if he wants to be found. Well, I read he lives right here in Linz
00:33:50And I'm gonna find him are you in I sure am
00:34:12We're looking for the artist Tobias Hoffman try artist
00:34:19Oh
00:34:24She says it's just up this way
00:34:27right
00:34:29You have an eye for art
00:34:31What did you study in college?
00:34:34international relations
00:34:35That's interesting my father's idea
00:34:38Did you do anything with it? Well, I do international work with the charities, of course, but honestly not really
00:34:46Can't think of too many things more important than charity
00:34:49You never said what kind Oh
00:34:51children's so mostly
00:34:54Scholarships hospitals that sort of thing. I love that. I actually teach art at the Chicago Children's Hospital every Saturday
00:35:00Do you yeah amazing seeing their smiling faces when I walk through the door with all my supplies is priceless
00:35:07Gives them something to look forward to they're dealing with a lot. I only imagine it's good for them. It's good for me
00:35:14Put things into perspective
00:35:17Studios just up here
00:35:24You sure this is it? Oh look
00:35:33Well
00:35:39If he's not answering I've come all this way
00:35:44I
00:35:55Couldn't hardly be done. Leave it to bias hopler
00:36:05You've been following him for years and now you're finally going to meet him
00:36:14Oh
00:36:27Is anybody here leave the clay by the counter
00:36:34Are you Tobias he was asking I'm Ava I'm from a gallery in Chicago and this is Joe
00:36:40Oh, who let you in here? Oh, the door was open
00:36:46You look familiar, you know Ava is a big fan of yours
00:36:53Speak
00:36:57Do you like Jankowski early or later
00:37:01The earlier provocative works. I feel a similar energy in your work
00:37:06No one has ever compared me to Jankowski people think I'm too abstract ideas aren't abstract
00:37:12It's not your fault if people aren't making the connection
00:37:15Not everything has to be a statement. It's okay for it to be a question. Why exactly are you here?
00:37:22If you ever want to collaborate, I really respect your message not interested
00:37:27Well, if you change your mind
00:37:29Here's my card. I
00:37:32I
00:37:34Want you to know how inspired I was by your painting the brink
00:37:39Whatever happened to it?
00:37:42Last I heard it was bought as a wedding gift for some Royals. Do you know who?
00:37:50Can't remember
00:37:52one last question
00:37:53Why did you call it the brink?
00:37:56Because we're all teetering on the brink of triumph
00:37:59Or disaster
00:38:03Which path for you choose, thank you for your time
00:38:16Brink of disaster. I
00:38:20Feel like I need to burn some sage
00:38:22He's definitely an eccentric
00:38:24Although I think you're focusing on the wrong half what he said see you've already been to the brink of disaster and
00:38:31Look at you now
00:38:33On a cruise alone rethinking my life. You're not alone
00:38:38And the way you spoke to him in there, I don't think he's ever been sized up like that in his life
00:38:43You have a way of seeing things differently
00:38:47You always say the sweetest things to me well you make it very easy
00:38:54So there's a painting party tomorrow in Passau
00:38:58Do you want to team up a painting party? Does that mean we work together on a painting? Mm-hmm
00:39:05I'd love to okay. So the prize is a gourmet dinner in Vienna. I think that we could win this
00:39:13You're competitive
00:39:15Now I don't want to disappoint you. Oh, never mind. I'll just I'm gonna go ask Tobias
00:39:20Of course, I want you to be my partner. All right, I'm in
00:39:25This is really delicious. What's it called again? Linzer tort
00:39:29My mother used to sneak down to the kitchen in the middle of the night to make it with me sneak
00:39:37Hey, but there's something I need to tell you Tobias it's about the brain
00:39:46Tobias says the painting was sold to a man who owns a jewelry store in Vienna. Oh
00:39:51You were turning into quite the sleuth, aren't you I do love a good dateline episode
00:39:57if it was sold as a
00:40:00Wedding present wherever it ended up. It's probably not safe. Well, I have to try since we'll be in Vienna
00:40:07And he'll know who the couple is
00:40:09But
00:40:18That was years ago
00:40:22So tell me how's operation Sion coming along it's not we have an obstacle to the mission a woman Ava
00:40:29She was at your table the first night. Ah
00:40:32Yes, I can see why he'd be taken by her
00:40:34The King is not going to be happy and we have less than a week before we return home
00:40:39any thoughts
00:40:41remember
00:40:43the codebreaker
00:40:44Yes, we could forget he infiltrated the royal computer networks. We have 48 hours until the silver jubilee
00:40:52He was threatening to expose the Royals dirty laundry and you made the call to deliberately make mistakes on our investigation
00:41:00Ultimately tripping up the codebreaker. Yes, it was pure genius. But where are you going with this?
00:41:06Be there for Joseph
00:41:08But make some intentional mistakes let him fly and see where he lands. This feels like the old days doesn't
00:41:20Speaking of the Sion. Yes, your highness. Yes, I can do that for you. Yes, sir
00:41:29See you to the painting party
00:41:33Yes, of course
00:41:39You
00:41:42Welcome to our painting and pinot contest
00:41:46each team has an hour to put their own spin on this beautiful landscape and
00:41:52The captain and I will be judging on color and artistic talents
00:41:56The winners get a private gourmet dinner for two in Vienna
00:42:03Did you arrange for transportation yes and everything else we talked about
00:42:09arranged Thank You Reynolds
00:42:12All right
00:42:14We have to beat them
00:42:17Right on the price, but you've already won me over. Oh, this is a nice
00:42:28What's happening
00:42:33Look at those two
00:42:35There's something special there
00:42:38I'm afraid you're right. Yes, I believe this is what we call artistic differences. I
00:42:46Think we should put an abstract spin on it make it our own. Yes. Yes something that tells a story
00:42:53Now I know there's no actual pink in the landscape, but I think it just brightens everything up my favorite color
00:42:59Can you tell you do know I'm colorblind edgy? Oh dear God
00:43:05We're gonna win it's gonna be fine. It's going to be fine the trees are black
00:43:11Immediately inspired
00:43:22Well, thank you
00:43:25Yes, I like it we get the feeling of the landscape without it being so directly representation
00:43:32Well, isn't it? Yes
00:43:33Maybe colorblind, but at least you can drop
00:43:40I'm in charge of pink
00:43:51It's all right try this
00:43:55Nice save I
00:43:58Don't know if it's the altitude getting to me
00:44:00But I was just thinking painting together is about more than just painting isn't it? Oh, yeah
00:44:06I mean you drew the outline I mix the colors we've smoothed out each other's mistakes and look what we've created
00:44:14beautiful blend of inspiration
00:44:17Forgiveness, are you still talking about the painting now or something else?
00:44:23Okay, everyone time's up the judges are coming through
00:44:27and
00:44:38The winner of the painting and Pino contest is
00:44:47Betty and Reynolds
00:44:58Well, actually I
00:45:01Arranged for a bit of a backup plan in case I mean given my art skills
00:45:06I can't believe you were rooting against us. I mean, no, no, not against us just against me. That's a big difference
00:45:14Look, I just didn't want you to leave empty-handed
00:45:18Come with me
00:45:28Your chariots weights seriously. Mm-hmm. Where are we going? Oh, that's a secret
00:45:37I've never been on a motorcycle. Really? Well
00:45:44In that case
00:45:46Promise I'll go to speed
00:45:57Oh
00:46:22Wow, this is for us it's for you you deserve the best
00:46:28How did you pull this off? Well, I had a little help Reynolds is very good with top-secret missions
00:46:52My sisters could see me now
00:46:55What would they say?
00:46:57They would say
00:46:58What have you done with my sister?
00:47:01They'd never believe after the year that I've had that I'd be sitting here with you
00:47:06This is it's like a fairy tale
00:47:09Were they surprised when you came on the cruise?
00:47:12Yes
00:47:13But they were mostly proud of me for getting back out there
00:47:18You know you picked the perfect night to do this
00:47:23Today would have been my one-year wedding anniversary
00:47:27I had no idea. It's okay because you made today the best day ever
00:47:39Dance with me Ava
00:47:57You
00:48:10I'd like to keep seeing it up to the cruise
00:48:17Joe I really like you a lot
00:48:24But this would never work I mean we're an ocean apart
00:48:28I
00:48:31Think we should be back to the ship
00:48:43As we sail into Vienna
00:48:45Embrace the history of this nearly two thousand year old city the city of music
00:48:50Get ready to waltz through centuries of culture and elegance. It won't disappoint
00:48:56Aren't you excited we may find the brink
00:49:03You look like you're in the witness protection program
00:49:06That's because someone was knocking on my door very early this morning, and I'm rather tired. I wanted to get there right when it opened
00:49:16Hello Leo yes
00:49:19Hi, my name is Ava McAuliffe, and this is Joe just just Joe just Joe
00:49:24Oh, can I help you are you looking for an engagement rings? I've got a cushion cots princess
00:49:30No, no, we're not getting engaged. I'm actually just wondering about a painting
00:49:34You might have purchased called the brink by Tobias Hoffler. It was purchased as a wedding gift
00:49:39Yeah, I did not buy it directly, but I knew about the piece and I arranged the sale for a royal
00:49:45Oh, what is it about I work at an art gallery, and there's an interested party in the painting
00:49:50Oh, I'm sure they will never sell it. It's a unique piece
00:50:00You know what maybe I will see that princess cut yeah absolutely
00:50:10And here it is
00:50:15You
00:50:17Know I'm not quite sure we're ready for marriage. Yes, sweetie. Oh
00:50:22Well, honey, you know I'll I'll wait as long as you want because I'm the luckiest guy in the world
00:50:31Thank you for your time
00:50:35Did I just make a marriage joke I think you did
00:50:39Does that mean I'm officially healed it means you're moving on
00:50:45This could be the royal couple that has the painting. I'm just gonna do a photo search
00:50:53Prince Maximus and Princess Katrina of Baldonia wait, that's where you're from
00:50:59Baldonia Palace is only two hours away. Oh
00:51:03Darn there's no tours wonder why it's not open to the public it really should be I agree excuse me. What are you doing?
00:51:10I
00:51:13Don't know
00:51:15Annoying tourists, I guess it's strange. How about we go to the market. Do you love a good bargain?
00:51:24This is so pretty
00:51:27Thank you beautiful we'll take it give you a hundred euros
00:51:37Duncan
00:51:39Thank you, but Joe you didn't even park in I don't think it's put that much
00:51:44Bargain, what how am I supposed to do that? I'll start a lot lower. Well, I'll give you 75 euros
00:51:51Let's remind
00:51:53That's really nice of you. I'm sure she has a family at home. Look at you. I'm always thinking about others
00:52:00How's it look?
00:52:01That's perfect
00:52:09I
00:52:32Honeymoon oh
00:52:34No
00:52:36Anniversary
00:52:37No, just um new friends. Oh, yeah, we're giving off quite the couple vibes today. Well, maybe they're under something
00:52:46You seem familiar. What's your name? Joe?
00:52:49Joe boots
00:52:51Just Joe
00:52:52How much for this one? That is 200 years was part of a royal jewelry collection
00:52:58Very very old really which Royals is the collar family. Hmm
00:53:04Westbrook Castle burned down in 1817 and there was very little left. Are you sure? Oh, it's real
00:53:11Well, I suppose we can always look it up in their public catalog. Well fatty rose. I'll take it great
00:53:21Thank you
00:53:25Yes
00:53:27Look at that an absolute natural straight into the royal way if you know exactly what you're doing
00:53:35Now, I know very good. It's you
00:53:40Your highness
00:53:44What are you doing? Oh, it's a it's it's an Austrian tradition. I think I've done it enough. All right. Danke
00:53:57Good
00:54:01Evening
00:54:04Let me guess
00:54:05You want to know if I've made up my mind? It's as if you're psychic, sir
00:54:10You know the cruise ends in four days
00:54:14Play a game with me Reynolds now is not the time you see my entire life. I have done this
00:54:25Go on it's your turn
00:54:27And my father does that?
00:54:30And then I do this
00:54:33And my father does that and then I do this
00:54:40It's a constant
00:54:42Back and forth. It's all about who has the power
00:54:46Well, the king would say he has well, then how is it that we always end up like this?
00:54:53No winner
00:54:56Perhaps you deserve some respect
00:54:58The effort you've put into preserving the palace are but it's charity work you do and yet my father never takes me seriously
00:55:06Because on the flip side of that your shenanigans are getting as old as King Charles's collection of leaky pens
00:55:16All right, I deserve that you know
00:55:19There was a time when your father didn't get along with his father. He was pretty wild too
00:55:25Father really? Oh, yes
00:55:28How did they work through it? They were so close
00:55:31Compromised and your father came to realize how important the role of King is
00:55:38How much it means to your family to the country? It's a massive responsibility
00:55:44More importantly sir. It's an honor one bestowed on very few before you
00:55:51To be or not to be King that's the question Reynolds
00:55:55I swear I feel as tormented as Prince Hamlet
00:55:58Hopefully not that tormented, sir
00:56:02Well anyway, perhaps your brother can help you. He's he just called he's coming tonight. Max is coming
00:56:09No
00:56:11I'm I'm about to go find Ava. We had a wonderful day together. Well, I just really tell Max that I'll see him when I get
00:56:18Thank you
00:56:26Look at that Max is unavailable
00:56:30Initiating operation brotherly love
00:56:35Hello Betty, yes, I wondered if you could see your way to having dinner with Ava this evening
00:56:41You could
00:56:43excellent
00:56:45Yes, no, I I shall see you afterwards
00:56:52That would be wonderful
00:56:56You
00:57:04Thanks
00:57:06What are you doing here Reynolds was supposed to tell you I was coming oh
00:57:12Suppose I didn't get the message. Come on. Let's grab a drink away from here
00:57:18You
00:57:24It's good to see you good to see you too Cheers. Yes
00:57:29Hmm that painting you secured is incredible by the way, thank you for that. Oh, you should thank Ava
00:57:35She helped me pick it out. We're choosing the second one tomorrow at Belvedere. Is she the destruction Reynolds was talking about? I
00:57:43Have never met
00:57:44anyone like her
00:57:46I'm serious. It is so bring her home to meet mother and father
00:57:52Yeah, I
00:57:55Haven't told her who we are yet
00:57:58You're kidding. Okay
00:58:01Everything that I do in my life is judged on the fact that I'm a royal no one sees me as a person
00:58:09But she does
00:58:11With her I can be just Joe and
00:58:13Now yes now
00:58:15I'm worried about how she'll react how mother and father will react because they have always had a very
00:58:20specific idea of who I should end up with someone like
00:58:23Princess Gummy
00:58:25Goodrin and trust me. She's not your type the best advice. Just be honest
00:58:30Get it all out in the open as soon as possible. I think mother and father will be more receptive than you think
00:58:35Thanks, Max
00:58:38Look I want you to know
00:58:40Whatever your decision I support you
00:58:43And I'll always be here for you
00:58:45it pains me to admit this but
00:58:48You're a good brother
00:58:52And actually if this should work out with Ava there's a painting I'd like to talk to you about
00:59:00So you and Joe
00:59:03You two seem to be getting very close
00:59:06Yeah
00:59:07maybe a little
00:59:09too close
00:59:11This cruise is almost over Betty, and I'm going back to Chicago. I really don't want to get my heart broken again I
00:59:23Lost my husband
00:59:26So I know it can be scary getting back out there, but what this adventure has done for me. It's it's it's opened my eyes
00:59:34to the possibility of love
00:59:37And I never thought that would happen
00:59:40So let me ask you this has Joe made you feel that spark again
00:59:48He has
00:59:50Then every minute spent with him is worth it. Don't worry about the future just focus on the right now
01:00:01The king and queen are being very generous with their collection
01:00:05You
01:00:08We've been staring at these for over an hour. I think we need to make a decision. I know I know it's just
01:00:15They're all so great
01:00:19Do you need to get that you can wait
01:00:22Okay, how about this on the count of three we both just point to the one that we like the best
01:00:29Okay, okay
01:00:31All right one
01:00:33two
01:00:34three
01:00:37Great lines again, well, that's our charity mission complete. I think perhaps we should celebrate with a kiss
01:00:54I've seen the kiss in art books, but the original is
01:00:59Wow wow is right
01:01:03What do you think of when you look at it?
01:01:06Well
01:01:08the gold
01:01:10Shimmers like early morning light
01:01:13It creates a kind of fog around the couple
01:01:18Almost as if they're the only two people in the world
01:01:22It's hard to see where one ends the other one begins
01:01:28Shall we we can't come to the kiss
01:01:33You
01:01:42Thank you
01:01:45Kiss
01:01:47For all of it for making me feel hopeful about life again. I think we've done that for each other
01:01:55I
01:01:58Should get that
01:02:01Excuse me
01:02:06Our it's max
01:02:24You
01:02:35Yes father just a misunderstanding
01:02:38Yes
01:02:39Of course father. I'll see you soon. Goodbye. So you're not engaged. Oh, of course not
01:02:46This is not good. No, it's not. My father is less than thrilled
01:02:52But Ava hasn't seen the story yet
01:02:54I don't think so as far as I can tell it's only been in the Baldonia papers. You need to tell us
01:02:58I will tonight
01:03:00But my father wants me to return home immediately. What's your plan? Well, we aren't too far from the palace right now
01:03:08I'll return home speak with my family and then rejoin the ship before it sets sail for Budapest
01:03:13Would you like me to accompany you sir? I need to do this on my own
01:03:17It's time my father and I really talk for a change as you wish I'll tell Ava you had business to attend to back at
01:03:24Home Thank You Reynolds. See you when I get back
01:03:46Father Joseph
01:03:52I'm sorry about the engagement mix-up
01:03:56Yes, that was quite unfortunate
01:03:59Thankfully Reynolds managed to convince the papers to run a retraction
01:04:04He says you've grown quite close to this woman
01:04:07Her name is Ava. You barely know her
01:04:10And yet she's everything
01:04:12I'd like to invite her to the gala to introduce her to you and mother the whole family
01:04:18She is a commoner I
01:04:20Would expect that if you ought to be King you would choose someone more suited to the role
01:04:24Well, I can't help who I fall in love with father
01:04:32Once again, I feel like I'm failing you
01:04:36son
01:04:38Disappointing me is getting a speeding ticket in front of the palace
01:04:43failing me
01:04:45That's something you've never done
01:04:47I've always been proud of your accomplishments
01:04:50Really?
01:04:51Yes
01:04:53You just leave me a little exasperated some days. That's all
01:05:01So, why did you force my hand I
01:05:05Did it for you
01:05:08Me yes
01:05:10Yes
01:05:12Grandfather died suddenly and I was instantly King there was no time for deciding anything
01:05:18I could see the weight of the world was on your shoulders and I know once you make your choice
01:05:23You will be at peace
01:05:26Will you be upset with me if I choose not to be King not in the least
01:05:32But I will say in defense of the job it can be fun perks are great best of all
01:05:40No one tells you what to do
01:05:45Come in
01:05:49Joe Max
01:05:51Thank you for having my back the other night, of course
01:05:54But we have a problem a
01:05:57Big one that retraction the paper said they were going to run. It's not happening. They're doubling down on Joe's engagement
01:06:05I
01:06:07Have to get back to the ship
01:06:09I'll be back in time for the gala with an answer. Good luck
01:06:25This is your captain speaking
01:06:28We will be setting sail shortly for Budapest for myself and the crew
01:06:33Happy
01:06:41Hey Teddy, I haven't seen Joe do you know he's checked in yet? Oh, let me see
01:06:47Nope not yet
01:06:49It's getting a bit late
01:06:51He has five minutes before we leave. He's cutting it close
01:06:56Is everything okay?
01:06:59I'm sure it's fine
01:07:03Oh
01:07:04My goodness, is that him? No, it's it's an artist. I'm interested in Tobias Hoffler
01:07:12He wants to work with me. That's great. I can't wait to tell Joe I
01:07:17Just hope he makes it in time
01:07:20Maybe Reynolds seen him. I think he's up on the top deck. Thanks Teddy. I
01:07:25I
01:07:29Figured it out. Ah the secret of a hole-in-one
01:07:38You and Joe Joe is the Duke of Baldonia and you are his butler I prefer Valley
01:07:46Betty I feel terrible about this
01:07:49Ava doesn't know does she
01:07:52Ava doesn't know what
01:07:56I
01:08:00From ordinary to extraordinary mystery woman revealed Ava princess
01:08:06Chicago commoner to Duchess to beat a tiara clad fairy tale begins Joe was going to tell you Duke of Baldonia
01:08:17Ava can I talk to you, please? It's urgent
01:08:19I
01:08:23Just realized the painting I've been chasing across Europe your family owns it
01:08:30I'm sorry
01:08:31There were so many times. I was going to tell you we spent every day together on this cruise and you couldn't find one
01:08:39What did you think that I'm some
01:08:41Woman looking for a royal to sweep me off my feet or that I call the press
01:08:46No, no, nothing like that. I don't do things
01:08:50Private things about my past
01:08:54You took advantage of that I meant every word I said, let me explain
01:09:04You know, it hurts the most
01:09:08You made me not doubt myself for the first time in a long time and now here I am
01:09:16Where I started hey, no
01:09:47I don't have anything to say to you
01:09:49Ava Joe is devastated
01:09:51I've known him for many years and I've never seen him like this. He's so very sorry. There's no excuse for what he did and
01:09:59You didn't say anything either Reynolds. I'm sorry, too
01:10:04Joe
01:10:05Struggles with his family as you know, and now you have context
01:10:09He's never found his place
01:10:11And he was trying to figure out where he belonged on this cruise never expected to meet you I
01:10:19Get that he's going through a hard time
01:10:22But that doesn't give him a pass to do what he did
01:10:26Did he ask you to talk to me? No, he'd be upset if he thought I was interfering
01:10:31But you've managed to reach him in a way. No one ever has
01:10:36He even told his father the king about you
01:10:39I
01:10:44Appreciate what you're saying I do go without trust. It's it's just a house of cards
01:11:01Welcome to Budapest. We'll be spending our final two days here
01:11:05So I do hope you'll get out and enjoy some of our excursions arranged by our fabulous cruise director
01:11:30Ava
01:11:35Teddy told me you'd be on the tour. I told you I have nothing left to say to you. I
01:11:40didn't want
01:11:41What happened between us to be left unresolved? There's nothing to resolve. I
01:11:47but I I
01:11:48Should have known better
01:11:50Coming on an ill-fated honeymoon the brink of disaster right Ava, please
01:11:54I made a huge mistake and if I could take it back if I could do things differently
01:11:59I would I never intended for you to doubt yourself. That's the last thing I wanted
01:12:04You're the first person in my life who has seen me for who I truly am
01:12:09And not just for my title and I didn't want that to end. I know it's selfish, but I'm sorry everything
01:12:16Snowballs, but this has been the best week of my life
01:12:21Do you know how excited I was to tell you Tobias reached out yesterday? He wants to work with me really
01:12:28Yes, and you ruined that moment. I
01:12:34Can't be with someone that I don't trust wait
01:12:38Don't you think that maybe what happened before with with your ex with you coming on this trip alone?
01:12:44It happened for a reason it was paving the way for something real and beautiful
01:12:51It's paving the way for us
01:12:57I have to go please
01:13:03I know I can't ask anything of you, but
01:13:07Will you come to my family's Royal Gala
01:13:11They want to meet you. I want you to be there
01:13:15There's no sense in prolonging this Joe. I I wish you the best. I really do
01:13:33You
01:13:38What are we going to do this is a mess
01:13:43He's even tried inviting her to the gala it's a shame he really seems like he's in love you know
01:13:52You know maybe there's something I can do
01:14:04You
01:14:14Good evening ladies and gentlemen
01:14:17Thank you from myself our cruise director the one and only Teddy and
01:14:23our very special Emerald Sun crew
01:14:26for this fabulous cruise
01:14:29Along the Danube I always love these trips and the people I meet
01:14:34But this one I have to say was very very special
01:14:40Good luck as you continue your journey on from here, and hopefully one day our paths will cross again. Thank you
01:14:59I'm sorry about everything
01:15:03Thanks Teddy
01:15:05You two were happy together
01:15:08Everyone could see that
01:15:10But it wasn't real
01:15:14Have you thought that maybe at the heart of it it was real I
01:15:20Mean how many chances in a lifetime do you get to be invited to a palace by a prince?
01:15:29You should go to the gala Oh
01:15:37Special delivery arrived for you. It's been sent to your cabin
01:15:59You
01:16:03Dear Ava, I'm your sister-in-law Katrin and although I haven't met you I can see how much Joseph cares about you I
01:16:12Wanted to reach out to tell you how much we were all looking forward to meeting you
01:16:16I took the liberty of sending some gowns because I wasn't sure you brought one for the occasion
01:16:22We hope to see you soon
01:16:24Katrin
01:16:28You
01:16:58You
01:17:28You
01:17:58You
01:18:28You
01:18:58You
01:19:16You know just trust me
01:19:28You
01:19:48You're stunning
01:19:51Oh you you've met and my sister-in-law Katrin yes, thank you for making this happen
01:19:58Katrin gave you quite the reference
01:20:03Ah
01:20:05You made quite the impression Ava the woman who's captured our son's heart. It's so nice to meet you your majesty's
01:20:21Yeah, she's lovely yes she is
01:20:38Thank you
01:20:40They're giving me a second chance to win your trust
01:20:45Can we say that this is our first date all right wait can this
01:20:49This is quite the first date. Well. I hope there will be many more I
01:20:54know you're scheduled to go home tomorrow, but
01:20:59If you'd like to stay
01:21:02Get to know my family get it to know me
01:21:06How am I doing my life without you?