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[Man÷} Oh, for crying out loud.
Agent Maxwell, well, fancy seeing you here.
I thought I told you to lay low.
Or did you forget you were supposed to be undercover?
No harm in ordering an overpriced drink
while I wait, is there?
You can order a drink from the mini fridge.
Now we need to get back up to the room.
Let's go.
Wow, you're feisty.
I just love your pin.
Oh, thank you.
It's a cardinal.
And your sweater.
I just have to say, can I get a better look?
Wow, your sweater is beautiful.
Thank you.
Are you here for the gala on Christmas Day?
Oh, afraid not.
Oh, I happen to be on the inviting committee.
You don't say.
Here, a couple of invitations
in case you change your mind.
It's for a good cause.
Wow, thank you so much, you sweet lady.
Mm-hm.
We'll catch the next one.
What are you doing?
What part of laying low don't you understand?
Don't be such a scrooge, Agent Maxwell.
Come on, Christmas gala.
Listen to this.
"The Prince of Jakovia cordially invites you
to ensure that all children of the world
have a very merry Christmas."
Yeah.
Is Jakovia even a real place?
Prince Alexander.
Oh dear.
What were you thinking?
Well, I was simply performing my princely duties,
you know, mingling with the subjects.
Mingling, is that what we're calling it?
I'd classify it as snogging.
I'll not have it.
You're a prince, not a pauper.
I'm not getting any younger, Alexander.
Sooner or later the people of our great country
will look to you for leadership,
and you'll be expected to lead with wisdom,
compassion, maturity, and less mingling.
I need to know that you are ready for the responsibility.
I am, Father, I am.
Excellent.
As luck would have it, the Jakovia Childcare Foundation
has a Christmas fundraiser this weekend across the pond.
It's the perfect opportunity for you
to present a more, shall I say, responsible appearance.
I don't know.
Are you punishing me from the kingdom, Father?
I've sent your butler, Grady, ahead
to make the necessary arrangements
and to ensure that the trip is a successful one.
No, you sent him there to babysit me.
Need I remind you that your behavior
reflects upon our country, the monarchy,
and most importantly of all, your late mother.
After all, she was born there.
And if I decline?
Then I would have no choice but to displace you
in the line of succession.
I will not disappoint you, Father.
Well then, I suggest you start packing.
The royal jet leaves in one hour.
As you wish.
Bad news,
we're out of iced lattes,
sparkling coconut water, and designer cola.
There's plenty of eggnog.
I hate eggnog.
Oh, come now, where's your holiday spirit?
Holiday spirit?
Anything that tastes the same fresh and sour isn't for me.
Besides, for what I'm doing,
should be able to order whatever I want.
And you know what, the surf and turf, that's looking good.
Pull this off and I'll upgrade you to the Maine lobster.
How about that?
All right, let's get his earpiece in.
Where do I put this?
Oh boy.
Tough crowd.
All right, relax, just like we practiced.
Yeah, easy for you to say.
You don't have to go in there.
Well, there is a lot at stake here, Patrick.
And I'm not just talking about your dinner.
- Hm. - You all right?
Let's go ahead and do a check.
Go ahead, say something.
Something.
Great.
You're gonna knock 'em dead.
Yeah.
More worried about them knocking me dead.
They wouldn't have called the meeting
if you weren't one of the best thieves in the business.
That's right, I am, aren't I?
Yeah, just channel that confidence
you displayed earlier in the hotel lobby.
What are you, what are you talking about?
When you charmed that sweet lady
and then swiped her diamond tennis bracelet.
What can I say?
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Okay.
Remember, confidence.
Yeah.
Suite 702.
Got it.
Right, pick up the pace, Patrick.
You're not going to get a colonoscopy.
Metaphorically I am.
And remember, no matter what happens,
do not respond to me.
Sorry.
Yeah, I forgot.
You just did it again.
Okay, remember, confidence.
Confidence, confidence.
Stand tall. Waltz in.
All right, so who do I talk to
about using my very particular set of skills?
Easy does it, Liam Neeson.
Your very particular set of skills?
What can I say, stealing treasure is my pleasure.
See that?
Yeah.
Looks like someone sees you.
Someone who will likely lead us further up the food chain.
Play along.
Maybe our mystery guest will reveal themselves.
So we gonna do this or what?
Very good, sir.
So tell me about your most recent score.
Show him the bracelet in your pocket.
Tell him how you got it.
As a matter of fact, I just took this
off a lady in the elevator today.
You're a pickpocket.
This is a $90,000 bracelet.
And you won't mind leaving it.
Don't even think about it.
We have to return it.
Oh, you're gonna have to hire me first if you want it.
Good answer.
You just, not laughing.
Yes.
Understood.
We'll be in touch.
No, I said the red one.
It is only natural for a father
to consider the reputation of his only son.
Responsibility isn't a death sentence, Your Highness.
I know, it just sounds so boring.
Then allow me to point out, American women adore royalty.
Do they?
Just look at your mother and father.
Oh, no, no, no.
Grady, that was different.
How so?
Because they met doing a humanitarian mission.
They bonded over their compassion for the less fortunate.
So you believe she would've been equally enamored
with your father if instead of a prince
he were, you know?
A pauper?
You know, I'm beginning to think
that maybe being a pauper might actually be more fun.
Well.
All right, Grady.
Let us find an American woman to adore me.
Please tell me we're not bringing the crown jewels.
Your father insisted, I'm afraid.
I'm sure he longs for the day when the monarch
would sit atop the golden throne as well.
And have a safe flight.
And I will see you at the airport when you land.
All right, I'll see you soon.
Looks like I'm off to California.
Excellent work, Agent Maxwell.
Please keep me posted.
Thank you, sir.
Yeah.
Something else on your mind?
Is it true that Agent Hadley is retiring?
Sydney.
You know I've closed more cases
than anyone else in this office.
And your hard work is appreciated.
But?
But the bureau looks at more than just numbers.
Sir?
To be a good supervising agent,
you have to manage personalities as well as data.
You know this job is in my blood, sir.
My father was-
Your father would agree with me.
He gave me this my first Christmas of the job.
Sounds like Dad.
Yeah, he was an amazing mentor,
but he was also a good friend.
Your dad could think outside the box,
you know, big picture stuff.
Your dad had people skills.
I have people skills.
Huh.
When was the last time you took time off?
I'm not saying no, but I'm saying
it would be helpful if you showed a little range.
You bring down Hugo, come back in, and we'll discuss it.
- Should be heading back. - Mm-hmm.
I believe I promised our CI a Maine crustacean.
So I'd say we're done, huh?
No, they're gonna call back and schedule another meeting.
Presumably with whoever
was on the other side of that snowman.
Oh, so I have to go back in?
Do I need to remind you that I'm the only thing
standing between that filet mignon
and a tray full of chipped beef at a prison cafeteria?
I could run.
Try it and I'll jingle your bells so bad
you'll never be able to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh ever again.
Is that supposed to be a threat?
Just save me a bite.
Thank you.
You're itinerary, Your Highness.
Oh my.
Could our schedule any more packed?
May remind you, your father sent you here
specifically to ensure the success of the Christmas gala.
And it will be a huge success.
But, Grady, surely there's some time
that we can make to enjoy the local culture.
Do be careful with that case.
Its contents are irreplaceable.
Uh, um.
Well then, Father shouldn't have insisted
on bringing such dated trinkets.
Those trinkets just happen to be two
of the most iconic symbols of the Jakovian monarchy.
A scepter? Seriously?
Don't worry.
The case will be safe in the hotel vault.
Oh, that makes me feel so much better.
Here, while you two take care of the crown jewels,
I'm gonna grab a quick bite to eat.
Wait a minute, was he kidding about the jewels, or?
The vault.
Right this way.
Good morning, Agent Nolan.
Agent Maxwell.
How's our guest doing?
Still sleeping.
And you've been here the whole time?
Yes.
I did step away for a phone call, but only for a moment.
Oh no.
Only for a moment, hm?
What do you think you're doing?
Oh, hello.
I'm having breakfast.
I'm famished.
How's that even possible?
Well I do have quite the appetite.
Of course you do.
Look, I don't know where you got this outfit or the accent,
but this is certainly not keeping a low profile.
I need you upstairs in my suite.
You need me in your suite?
Yes, right away.
Wow, Grady really wasn't kidding.
Who's Grady?
He's here.
He who?
Just get upstairs and get comfy.
I'll be up in a minute.
I'll be needing a key card.
Here.
Give me this.
Oh, my croissant.
You can order more when you get upstairs. Go.
As you wish.
Mm.
Oh.
Who do you think you're looking at?
Yoo-hoo!
He's in the lobby.
Quick, I need a place to hide.
Got your back, sir.
Target's on the move.
I'm headed back upstairs.
What do you think you're doing?
Getting comfy.
Join me.
That's them.
That's whom?
The call we've been waiting for.
It is.
Yes. Why aren't you answering your phone?
Dear, my phone.
I'm afraid I left it-
On the table. Hurry.
I'm sorry.
I'm a bit confused.
He wants to meet with you.
Who wants to meet with me?
The boss.
Your boss?
Your boss.
Oh, for crying out loud, Patrick,
it's not rocket science.
Just find out when and where they wanna meet.
Um, Patrick?
Uh.
Patrick.
Hello, this is Patrick.
When would you like to meet?
What'd you have for dinner last night?
Grilled duck and garlic roasted potatoes.
You're not Patrick.
Oh, thank heavens.
No, I'm not Patrick.
So who are you then?
His twin?
Is this payback for arresting him?
Arrest?
No, I assure you I'm no relation to Patrick.
Huh.
Then who are you?
I'm Alexander.
And now that I think about it, I do believe
I ran into your Patrick in the lobby earlier today.
Yes, there is a slight smidge of resemblance.
Smidge of resemblance?
You're his doppelganger.
Hm.
No, I don't want champagne.
Suit yourself.
If you could do me a quick favor.
Next time you see this Patrick,
if you wouldn't mind getting my watch back.
It's my father's.
This is great. Great.
No, this is awesome.
I lost my informant, my case,
and after my boss catches wind of this,
likely my entire career in law enforcement.
Excuse me?
Is it really all that grim?
Do you have any idea what was riding on this?
Do you have any idea what it's like
to constantly live in your father's shadow?
To be held to some impossible standard
only to have it all just be washed away?
Well yes.
Yes, actually, I do.
Really?
Tell you what, since I happen be the doppelganger
of this Patrick, allow me to be your Patrick.
Is that funny?
I don't even know you.
I couldn't put you in such a dangerous position.
Dangerous position?
Is that was all this is?
That is so exciting.
Are we undercover?
No, Patrick is undercover.
I could be him.
You just happen to be
at the wrong place at the wrong time.
No, no, no, I happen to be
at the right place at the right time.
And I happen to have a perfect opportunity
to save a damsel in distress.
Damsel.
Let's get one thing straight, Alexander.
I'm no damsel.
Got it?
Yes, perfectly clear.
I stand corrected.
The way that I see it is you only have two options,
and only one of them allows you to keep your job.
No, no, this is nuts.
I can't put you, a stranger, into a room full of criminals.
It's nuts.
Pardon me if I may.
I was a commander in the Royal Jakovian regiment.
I can handle myself.
Plus I'm a quick study.
Jakovia, huh?
Yes.
So you're here for the Christmas gala?
Yes, as a matter of fact, I am.
I'm a special agent, the head of the royal security.
Your clock is ticking.
And I'm sorry, what is your name?
Sydney Maxwell.
Agent Maxwell.
Agent Maxwell, appears you're in some deep trouble.
What have you got to lose?
Fine.
Let's get you wired.
This is definitely some good fine chocolate.
You know what I'm saying?
Come on, these are awesome.
Thank you very much, Uncle Cliff, for your rum balls.
Did you know they're actually made with real rum?
No.
Here, man.
You know what?
Cheers to never having to see Agent Jingle again.
- Cheers to that, bro. - Man.
Mm, mm. You know what?
Seriously, thank you.
Thank you for rescuing me, didn't you?
Of course.
You know, you're not so bad for a king or whatever.
Yeah, the king of rum balls.
Rum balls.
Okay, remember.
You'll feed me information through an earpiece,
but I never acknowledge.
And?
Convince whoever's in charge to hire me
so I can make my way up the organizational structure.
And?
Your supervisor will be listening.
So as far as anyone at the bureau is concerned,
from here on out I am Patrick.
I told you I was a quick study.
Don't worry, we'll be fine.
Okay, easy on the American.
We're in position.
Proceed.
I thought it was good.
I've arrived.
Okay, look around the room.
Nice decorations.
See that snowman?
It's a hidden camera.
You're being watched.
So am I gonna get to meet the wizard behind the curtain
or is this just gonna be a waste of my time?
The great and powerful Oz in the flesh.
I'm- - Patrick Kelly.
Yeah, I've been watching you.
I noticed.
So tell me, are you as good as Vin tells me you are?
Better.
Yeah? Well, I hope so.
'Cause if you want a job in our organization,
you're gonna have to earn it.
A challenge.
Man's quick, Vinny.
So you familiar with Dimitri Dragovich?
Who isn't?
European criminal, extortion, racketeering.
Has a passion for fine arts and jewelry.
Hugo used to work for him.
Your old boss.
Very good.
Anyway, Dimitri's hosting a holiday party tonight
in his estate in Montecito.
Hm, let me guess.
You want me to steal something from him.
That is a first edition of "A Christmas Carol"
printed in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843
with a fine Riviere binding and inner gilt.
Signed by Charles Dickens himself.
There's only one in existence.
Thought you said this was gonna be a challenge.
It's one of Dimitri's most prized possessions.
It's funny, I didn't take you
as a collector of fine literature.
I want to give it to my Mammina for a Christmas present.
All right, let's say I do this for you.
Then what?
You just see to it that my Mammina gets that book,
and we'll talk.
Can I bring a date to Dimitri's?
What are you doing?
After all, it is a party.
Earpiece on.
Oh.
You did good in there.
How'd you know so much about that book anyway?
I minored in classic literature at Oxford.
Hm.
And the suggestion for a date, good thinking.
Well, I figured it wouldn't be a good idea
to go into Dimitri Dragovich's inner sanctum
without some kind of backup.
You're not going into anyone's inner anything.
But why not?
You saw how well I did in there, and that was bloody fun.
Because I'm on thin ice enough as it is.
I'm not gonna risk your life and my career.
I'm the only one who knows that book.
You know what's funny?
You might be a better Patrick than Patrick.
Sounds like we have a date then.
How many times must I tell that boy
to hold onto his phone?
Wait.
Your Highness, are you here?
Your Highness?
Your Highness!
You're the adoring American?
I'm actually Canadian.
Help me get the prince back to the suite.
Oh.
Your Highness, you're awake.
What? Where am I?
Your suite.
My suite?
Alexander, you've really done a number
on yourself this time.
And what's with the accent?
Alexander?
Come, have some tea.
I brought it from home.
Home?
Camomile, Jakovia's finest.
Oh look, I think there must be some mistake.
No mistake, Your Highness.
Why do you keep calling me Your Highness?
Look, I know you and your adoring American
were having a good time.
But it's really past time for games, don't you think?
We have a full agenda
and the decorator will be here any moment.
So eat up.
Okay, look, I don't think you know who I am.
I figured you'd be hungry.
So I ordered one of everything.
Look, I already told you, all right.
I am your Royal Highness, Prince Alexander of Jakovia.
All of this just sounds delightful.
Wouldn't you say, Your Highness?
Your Highness?
Hm?
Yeah, what his said.
Thank you for your time.
I think you'll find the preparations
will go a lot smoother if you actually pay attention.
Do we really have to do this all day?
The caterer will be coming by in 20 minutes.
If you can go down to the gift shop,
there is one thing that will help me pay attention.
When I first heard your plan, Agent Maxwell,
I was skeptical, but I was wrong.
Your father would be very proud of you.
Thank you, sir.
What is an eight letter word for Christmas?
Starts with a Y.
Yuletide.
Oh yes. Perfect, perfect, perfect.
Now you sure this guy's gonna be able
to get the book for you?
What can I say?
He's a master of deception.
Christmas animal, seven letters.
Mm, Christmas animal, seven letters?
Caribou.
Are you listening to my conversation?
Yes, no, maybe just a little.
One second, sir.
Oh, oh my.
Yello.
Grady, is that you?
Um,
yeah?
But you sound different.
Sorry, I have food in my mouth.
Okay, right.
Listen, I only have a moment.
I've met an American.
Her name is Sydney.
Did you say Sydney?
Yes.
She's an FBI agent
and I'm assisting her with a bit of a ruse.
We're going undercover at a Christmas party tonight.
So I have no idea what time I'll be back.
Don't worry.
Take your time.
Wonderful.
Oh, also you should know, the person I'm impersonating,
he stole my watch, just in case you try to run the tracker.
Oh, good to know.
Good.
Oh, I'm gonna need a suit and some toiletries
so I can get cleaned up.
Your Highness, your bag, it was lost.
It was?
They said you could get everything you need
at the gift shop downstairs.
Grady, good thinking.
Have fun.
Right. Cheerio.
I sent Grady to the gift shop.
Everything okay at the old home office?
Well, it will be, provided we actually pull this off.
We'll be fine.
Okay, well, we still have to get you cleaned up.
Oh, unfortunately it seems
some of my luggage went missing.
But it's all right.
I've been informed that the gift shop downstairs
should have everything we require.
Yeah, you know, like, mm.
His Royal Highness has requested something
called a rum ball.
Mm-hm.
Okay, toiletries, toiletries.
Oh, bingo.
Thank you for doing this, Agent Maxwell.
I'm gonna grab a snack.
Sure. Okay.
Hey, hey, you know what?
My headache, it's gone.
What about your rum balls?
Everything is fine.
I'm, I'm really, I'm, I'm, I'm okay.
I'm great.
Let's go back upstairs and order some lobster.
Why are you speaking American?
Because this highness wants to blend in.
Let's, let's go back upstairs.
All right.
All set?
I believe I have everything.
All right, well we need to get you
some appropriate clothing.
I saw some in the window out front.
Okay, let's go.
Well, we didn't do too bad.
Yes, I think so.
Agent Maxwell, are you coming?
Yes, coming.
Ready?
Are you okay?
Your radiance, it's breathtaking.
I'm sure it's just the heels.
Here, let me.
How did you learn how to do this so well?
Boyfriend? Husband?
Father.
There you go.
Let's have a look.
There's one more thing.
I noticed a bird motif on your bag
and then I saw you, well,
looking at this.
I can't accept that.
I'm an agent.
You're my informant.
Nonsense.
Technically I'm not your informant.
Please, allow me.
I love cardinals.
It's very sweet and thoughtful.
Thank you.
Beautiful.
Now
let's go steal a Dickens, shall we?
This is my first undercover assignment.
How exciting.
Here comes Dimitri and his wife Valerie.
- Dimitri. - Patrick.
Good to see you again.
You too. Valerie.
And who have we here?
This is my girlfriend, Sydney.
Nice to meet you, Sydney.
And what do you do?
I'm a librarian.
Oh, well, you have to see our collection
of first edition literature.
- Mm. - That sounds lovely.
Oh, Monet.
I saw the original
at the National Gallery in London last year.
What a remarkable recreation.
Or is the recreation the one on display in London?
You mean?
You see?
Impressed already.
Please take all the time you like to admire our collection.
Just remember, my husband has armed security.
A joke.
Oh.
Right, a joke.
The looks on your faces.
But seriously, don't touch.
Wouldn't dream of it.
Show time.
You think we're being watched?
Well we most certainly are.
Kiss me.
What?
We're standing under mistletoe.
And?
Kiss me.
What are you doing?
Jamming all the recording devices in the room.
For a moment there I forgot you weren't actually Patrick.
What makes you think I don't know how to pick a lock?
Hm. Can I borrow your necklace?
Sure.
And one of these.
When I was at Eton, we were playing pranks on each other.
I had to break into my flatmate's room
and
glue everything in place.
Here.
Won't you do the honors?
Well it may not be the Monet, but it'll do.
Here.
Continuing now with celebrity news.
It is definitely not 1999,
but that doesn't stop this well-known prince
from partying like it is.
The notorious playboy prince, Prince Alexander,
who is in town to host a benefit Christmas gala-
You're a prince.
At the famous Stevens Hotel
was spotted partying on down with the locals
at a popular nightspot in downtown Santa Barbara.
We really need to get going.
That Jakovian's King Claude
could possibly be retiring soon.
The question on everybody's mind is,
could this perpetual party boy be the future of Jakovia?
Prince Alexander charmed his way-
Remind you of anyone?
Uncanny.
I've got an idea.
Where's Patrick?
What the dickens?
Oh.
Will you just wait a moment?
How could you not tell me you were a prince?
My birthright should have no bearing on the situation.
You don't get it.
You, the prince of Jakovia, could have been hurt,
and it would've been my responsibility.
No, my life has no greater value than anybody else's.
Every single person on this planet
should be regarded as equally valuable.
And I had no idea that your Patrick was impersonating me.
And moreover, Grady, of all people.
How could he not know the difference?
Who's Grady?
He's my butler.
He's been with me since I was born.
Am I that much of a superficial lout
that he doesn't know me?
To be fair, today has been a bit unusual, don't you think?
I have to admit it.
His impersonation of me, it was spot on.
Maybe it's time we get you back to being you.
No, no, and what if I don't want to go back to being me?
You heard what they said on the news,
playboy prince, perpetual party boy.
Is that really how my legacy is gonna be defined?
Well that's up to you.
I mean, we all get to choose our own legacies, don't we?
I don't know, Agent Maxwell.
Do we?
Come on, I'll take you to my suite.
My real suite.
Then we can get this whole thing sorted out proper.
Here we are.
Grady? - Patrick?
Grady, it's Alexander.
Your butler, I presume?
Oh dear.
Grady, Agent Maxwell.
Agent Maxwell, Grady.
Pleasure.
Well the man can sleep through anything.
Yeah, I see that.
Oh, well there's no sign of Patrick.
No, he's missing, of course.
Wait a moment, he stole my watch.
And that's supposed to be a good thing?
Yes, because on Grady's phone here.
We can do this.
It's not quite a glass slipper, but it'll do.
Whoa.
Look at that, it's Agent Jingle and Patrick.
Hello, Patrick.
Are you having fun being Patrick?
'Cause I'm having a blast being the highness.
Rum ball?
Prince playtime is over, Patrick.
You're coming with me.
Well you should probably answer that, Patrick.
Hello.
Yes, we have the book.
Wonderful.
I'll meet you at the restaurant in the lobby.
Hugo wants to meet.
When?
Tomorrow morning, 8:00 am.
Okay, that should be plenty of time for Patrick to-
Sober up.
Uh-oh, somebody's in trouble.
Hey, Bob, do you actually work here?
I do.
Would you like to keep working here?
I would.
Great, zip it.
- Oh. - Damn.
Agent Maxwell, we don't need him.
We don't.
We've gotten this far, haven't we?
Fine.
Can't believe I'm still doing this.
So this is what's so important to Hugo.
Any idea what he wanted this for?
Says it's a present for his mother.
For his mother?
You know what I got my mother for Christmas?
A toaster.
And not just any toaster,
this is an amazing, incredible toaster
with a touchscreen and everything.
Have you seen those?
Like you put a panini in there and 30 seconds later
you got tasty, melty goodness.
No, that sounds incredible, sir.
But you know, maybe his Mammina's
just really into rare books.
Assuming there even is a Mammina to begin with.
Because I believe this was just a test.
So you think that he had to steal this first edition
worth six figures for one of the most
notorious gangsters on the West Coast.
That's a test?
Well the sooner we hand this over,
the sooner we'll get to find out exactly what he's after.
You're right.
When will that be?
This morning at eight o'clock, sir.
Good work. Good work.
- Thank you, sir. - Thank you.
Just to clarify, once we do make the handoff,
we'll be able to get the arrest warrant, right?
And Patrick will be finished?
Patrick's finished when Hugo leads us to his boss.
You know the assignment.
Get to the top of the organization.
No, I understand that, sir.
But have you ever considered how much danger
you'd be putting him in?
Since when do you care about a criminal?
I don't.
It's just, you know,
I know what a resource he is to the agency.
I appreciate your concern, but to be honest,
there's dozens of other crooks just like him.
Hugo's expecting me in 10 minutes.
I really don't think you should go.
We should ask for more time.
Tell them you have a 24 hour bug
and you don't want to get Hugo sick.
Do you really think that's enough time
to catch the royal highness up?
48?
Sydney?
Look, I realize that I've spent most of my life
coasting from one shenanigan to another.
It's time that I actually follow through on something.
And I want that something to be in assisting you.
Please.
- You did it wrong. - Um.
You've gotta hide the wire better.
My mother, she used to read this
to my sister and me every Christmas Eve.
You don't read it anymore?
No, no, not since she passed.
You know, she was actually an American.
And Father, he met her at a humanitarian mission.
Caused quite a scandal in Jakovia.
How long has it been?
10 years.
You know, it's funny.
Grady and I were actually planning
on visiting her sister while we were here.
Aunt Catherine.
She lives nearby?
About an hour away.
A province called Simi Valley.
I'm sorry.
I've just never heard anyone
refer to it as a province before.
Don't worry.
You are not gonna miss out on seeing your aunt.
We're gonna get Patrick out of your life
and you back into yours.
And that's precisely why
we need to complete the assignment.
Besides, I think it's time that I do something
my father's really proud of.
I know the feeling.
Yeah.
I need to go downstairs.
Right.
Good luck.
Yes.
♪ Deck the hall with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la
♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly
♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la
Eight.
♪ Don we now our gay apparel
Like to cut it close, don't you?
Come on, Vincent.
Is that any way to treat someone who comes bearing gifts?
You did bring me a Christmas gift, didn't you?
You know I did.
Well then, relax, huh?
Order a, what do you call these again?
Vanilla gingerbread latte.
Best in Santa Barbara.
You can practically taste Christmas.
Sounds good.
Hey, one of these for my friend here.
So, my Mammina's gift?
♪ While I tell of Yuletide treasure ♪
♪ Fa la la la la, fa la la la
Merry Christmas.
Let's see.
♪ Fa la la la la, fa la la la
Nicely done.
Now that you have your book,
what do you have for me?
Aren't you forgetting something?
What's that?
You have the book.
Your signature phrase.
My signature phrase.
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
Yeah.
You know, the thing you said in the hotel room?
The thing you always say when you complete a job.
Yeah, that thing.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Say it.
♪ Good tidings for Christmas
That thing that I like to say.
Yeah, I want to hear it too.
Don't disappoint me now, kid.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
I like to say a lot of things.
Yeah, well then go ahead and say it.
Yeah, it's my signature phrase.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
That's right.
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
Do you guys mind?
I'm working.
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
My latte's getting cold, Patrick.
Sounded really good.
How long does it take?
Forget about the latte.
You know what?
Not in the mood for breakfast anymore.
Why don't we take our friend here for a little walk?
Darling, there you are.
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Hi, babe.
Well, I was getting so lonely
in the room without you.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Say it.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Now what was so hard about that?
That's what you wanted to hear?
Yeah, of course that's what I wanted to hear,
your signature phrase.
As I said, I like to say a lot of things.
All right, we're done here, all right?
I'll call you with the details about the heist.
Wait, there's another heist?
The main event.
You didn't think we're going through all of this
just for a book for my Mammina, did you?
No, of course not.
Of course not. - Of course not.
Of course not.
Stealing treasure-
Is my pleasure.
Ah, this guy, I tell you.
I'll be in touch.
Looks like I was the damsel this time.
I got you.
That could have gone terribly wrong.
I know.
Let's just get upstairs.
Oh.
Coming?
And to think, the most exciting thing
that had ever happened to me
was when I fell off my father's yacht
when I was 14.
That was too close.
How long?
How long, Sydney, until you think they'll call.
It doesn't matter.
I'm just gonna rest for a little bit
and then I'll find Patrick, the real Patrick.
I could free you of this mess once and for all.
Mess?
The last 12 hours with you have been the most fun
that I've ever had in my entire life.
And sincerely, I don't regret a single
minute.
Hm.
Finally.
Well I got your note.
What's going on?
You want to continue to be me, don't you?
I want to keep helping Sydney.
Right.
I don't get it.
You're you're not worried about getting buried
in some cement parking lot at a strip mall somewhere?
Are you worried that you'll get arrested
by the King's guard for impersonating a prince,
get thrown in a dungeon, and become rat food?
Okay, I can help you.
We can help each other, right?
By being me, you get to spend more time with Sydney and,
you know, I get to enjoy some more
of the prince perks.
If I agree, that's a big if,
you can't conduct yourself like you did last night.
You to start behaving with some kind of decorum.
I was only behaving the same way that you would.
Oh.
That may be right.
Starting now, I, and by I, I mean we,
just starting better, 'cause this event,
the cause, everything it stands for,
it's so important to my father.
And I have to show that I'm worthy of it.
You know, you sound just like your father.
Well, huh.
You know of the king?
The internet's a beautiful place.
Let's do this.
Now do you have any idea who Hugo's boss is?
Whoever he is, he's a much bigger fish than Dimitri.
Dimitri, he's a shark.
Oh, great.
Hm.
Well, what's that?
What are you doing?
You look all nervous.
Well, I almost gave myself away this morning.
Hugo was waiting for me to say your little catchphrase.
Oh, you mean stealing treasure-
Is my pleasure.
Yes, that one.
If we're gonna pull this off,
you're gonna have to get better at being me.
Hm.
And you, my friend, are gonna have to do
a much better job at being me.
Try saying this.
The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain.
The rain in Spain falls mainly in plains.
Wow.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Uh, we're not, we're not rapping.
What?
The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Bam, that was it.
Oh, sorry.
I guess I was more tired than I thought.
It's perfectly fine.
You needed the rest.
Here.
Now I have it on good authority that this happens to be
the best vanilla gingerbread latte in the entire city.
Try it.
Good?
It's perfect.
Good.
Mm.
You'll be happy to know that I paid
our mutual friend a little visit, the prince.
And?
And we both came to the understanding
that it is in the best interest of your assignment
to let me see this through.
Oh wait, you and Patrick came to an understanding?
So what do you say, Agent Maxwell?
Will you let me see this through?
Well being as I'm already aboard the crazy train,
Might as well stay on the crazy track.
But only for one more day.
We have to get you back as prince in time
for your gala event tomorrow night.
Deal.
Oh, and speaking of which,
they're starting to decorate the event hall.
May we take a look?
Discreetly, of course.
I don't see why not.
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
- Uh-oh. - What?
Patrick and I met her in the lobby the other day.
He flirted with her and called her sweet, sweet lady.
So she gave us invitations to this event.
Well, I hope he at least said thank you.
He stole her bracelet.
Hi again.
Oh, your jacket is adorable.
Oh, thank you.
And so good to see you again, sweet, sweet lady.
Well, I'll leave you two love birds alone.
I have a tree that needs trimming.
Flawless.
You're getting pretty good at this.
What can I say, I'm a quick study.
♪ When the snow starts falling to the ground ♪
Um, care to join me on the dance floor?
You know, to keep up the ruse.
♪ It's the time the world opens our heart ♪
I don't see why not.
♪ So we're never apart at Christmas ♪
♪ Santa is heading this way
♪ Sure as the reindeer guiding the sleigh ♪
♪ Bring us joy and good cheer that can last us all year ♪
♪ If there's love in our hearts ♪
♪ We're never apart at Christmas. ♪
Oh.
Yello.
Right away.
Hugo Mancini has requested we join him in his suite.
This is it.
Vincent, buddy.
Good to see you.
Patrick, over here.
It's for my Mammina.
What do you think?
Impressive. Really impressive.
Look, I apologize for all the secrecy, you know,
but you have to understand things from my perspective.
Just needed to know I can trust you
before I let you into my inner circle.
No need to apologize.
Would've done the same thing if I was in your position.
Are you aware that there's a royal Christmas gala
happening at the hotel tomorrow night?
Yeah, something about the children.
Saw a sign in the lobby.
And are you also aware that the prince of Jakovia himself
will be in attendance?
Hm, really?
A real prince.
Imagine that.
And here's the kicker.
You, Patrick, you happen to be
a dead ringer for this prince.
I am?
I know.
Confusing a guy like you with royalty.
Yeah, you know, now that I actually say it out loud,
it does seem pretty ridiculous, doesn't it?
Wait, so all of this is because
I just so happen to look like the prince?
You do happen to be an exceptional thief.
But yeah, mostly because you look like the prince.
I don't understand, what, what's the job?
What do you want me to do?
I want you to go to the party.
I want you to make everyone think that you're the prince.
And then you're gonna steal the crown jewels of Jakovia.
I'm assembling a strike team for tomorrow.
They're gonna be ready to take Hugo down
as soon as you make the exchange.
Of course, if things go sideways-
Is this about your CI again?
It's just that jewels will be out in the open, sir.
What's to keep them from disappearing
if something goes wrong?
That is the kind of risk
a supervising agent has to take.
Your dad knew that.
I'll tell you something else.
Your dad would be very proud of you following his footsteps.
Right.
Thank you, sir.
Make sure Hugo takes possession.
We're gonna take it from there.
I will.
Thanks again.
What'd he say?
They're gonna have to wait to make the arrest
until after we've completed the objective.
You mean after I hand over the jewels?
Yes.
I know I thumb my nose up at tradition
and all the royal pomp and circumstance,
but the crown and scepter, they've been in my family,
in the kingdom for generations.
I know, it's a big ask, but we can't get Hugo without it.
Why not? Why?
Tell me why not.
We have him talking about it, don't we?
That's conspiracy at best.
Five, 10 years max.
But we catch him with his hand in the cookie jar,
he goes away for life.
We're talking about betraying the monarchy, my family.
Yeah, I can't ask you to do that.
Oh.
So then what, what, what?
Patrick will do it?
No, no.
We'll just have to find another way.
I mean, you're right.
We have him on conspiracy.
There's gotta be some other way we can connect the dots.
And you think your boss will go for that?
He's gonna have to.
What about your promotion?
If I'm lucky, I'll get to keep my job.
I'll do it.
Alexander.
I said I'll do it.
But first let me tell Grady the truth.
If I'm gonna betray my family,
I just want to do it with some dignity.
Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas.
Grady.
We're going for a ride, Your Highness.
Ho ho ho.
Grady?
Patrick?
Hello, boys?
They are not here.
Well, where could they be?
It's Christmas Eve.
Oh no, lunch with Aunt Catherine.
Your mother's sister?
You're telling me Patrick, the royal imposter
is on his way to lunch with a woman he's never met
who's known you your entire life?
I'll navigate, you drive.
Okay.
Just the two I've been looking for.
Oh, I'm afraid you've caught us at a bad time.
We were just heading out.
You took something that belongs to me.
Who put you up to it?
Was it Hugo?
I'm no rat.
No worse, you're just a common thief.
But since you stole from me-
Us.
You owe us.
Did you know, Patrick, that you bear
an uncanny resemblance to the Prince of Jakovia?
Yeah, I've been told I have one of those faces.
The prince is hosting a Christmas gala
tomorrow night here at the hotel.
Not only will he be there, he'll be wearing this.
Now since my collection has an empty case, thanks to you,
I figured this would be a nice replacement.
And if I say no?
Oh, I wouldn't worry about that.
After all-
It's impossible to worry when you're six feet under.
So we're, we're going to see family?
And she is very much looking forward
to sharing memories with you, Your Highness.
Memories.
So many memories.
Yeah, are there, you know,
are there any memories in particular that I should focus on?
Christmas memories, I imagine.
Right, Christmas.
I'm sure your Aunt Louise would be thrilled
if you make mention of the acorn ornament
you made for her when you were a little boy.
Yes, I do remember that.
I made her a lovely acorn ornament.
Well, thank you for the reminder, Grady, thank you.
Oh, look, no one's home.
Let's go back to the hotel.
You're not going anywhere, Your Highness.
There they are.
Here we are.
Come and give your auntie a big hug.
Oh.
Come on in.
Lunch is almost ready.
Grady's still on the call.
So he told us to go ahead.
I'm so glad I was able to persuade him
to take time out of your busy schedule.
I made your favorite.
I used to make it for you
every time you came to visit, remember?
Well, yes, of course.
How can I forget?
How about some fresh eggnog?
You haven't touched yours.
It's homemade.
No, thank you.
I haven't really been, you know, so big on the nog.
Not me, not today.
Not gonna happen.
Mm, it's so good.
Just like I remembered.
You know, I'm just grateful
that I get to spend so much time with you, Aunt Louise.
And, oh, look, I see you've decorated the Christmas tree.
Any chance you've hung my acorn ornament that I made you
when I was just a little boy?
Of course I hung your ornament.
Let me show you.
That's a pine cone.
Where's the prince?
What are you talking about?
What have you done with him?
I think we should wait until Grady gets here.
Grady!
Okay, hang on.
You know, I just really haven't been myself today, you know?
And I think it's because of the stress of the gala.
This has been so much fun.
I'm gonna go.
Grady, I am so sorry for everything
you've had to endure this Christmas
and everything I've put you through.
I'm just glad you're safe, Your Highness.
Aunt Catherine.
Catherine?
Her name's not Catherine.
You don't even know your own aunt's name.
It's Louise.
It really is Catherine, isn't it?
Yes.
I almost forgot how much you look like Mother.
Not near as much as you look like that guy.
He looks like me.
So, Grady, Aunt Catherine,
I'd like to introduce you to someone.
This is Sydney.
I'm ground zero for this particular pickle.
Fill us in over eggnog cheesecake,
eggnog pudding and eggnog cookies.
Oh, I love eggnog.
I know.
Ugh.
Huh, I made this when I was about six years old.
Grady, he helped me of course.
He really cares about you, doesn't he?
Yes, he does.
And he means the world to me.
Unfortunately I don't, I don't tell him enough.
Sometimes I, I wonder what, what if,
what if I just walked away from it all,
find a nice quiet house in the country.
No palace, no kingdom.
Just a couple of bird feeders for cardinals of course.
I just want you to know, whatever happens tomorrow night
at the gala with Dimitri, and Hugo, and the jewels,
just know that I,
um, just know that I,
I, I trust you.
I trust you too.
What do you say we go catch some bad guys?
Almost ready?
Ready.
Ditto.
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
♪ Jingle all the way
♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, ♪
♪ hey
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
♪ Jingle all the way
♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪
- Show time. - Mm-hm.
I do suppose you know which one is which?
I was hoping you would.
They've gotten too good at this, I'm afraid.
Practice makes perfect.
May I have your attention, please.
Duty calls.
It is with great pleasure and honor
that we welcome Prince Alexander to California.
Thank you.
Thank you for inviting me.
Thank you for hosting such a very special event.
The Jakovia International Childcare Foundation,
so near and dear to my late mother.
Now my father and I honor her memory and legacy
with our continued support of the foundation.
So please accept with our most humble gratitude
this check from the kingdom of Jakovia.
Thank you so very much, Prince Alexander.
We should leave.
What?
Mm.
Excuse me.
She's leaving. Come on.
You really thought you could double cross us?
Are you that insane?
Only on Mondays.
Give us the case.
Ho ho ho.
You are so ho, ho, ho dead.
Think again, Dimitri.
Boys.
FBI.
You two have the right to remain
ho, ho, ho silent.
Whoop, gotta run.
You got this Nolan?
I got it.
Merry Christmas.
You got the jewels.
I think your boss will be pleased.
Why don't you give it to them yourself?
My Mammina.
I've been so impressed with you, Patrick.
Well, I think you're gonna be even more impressed
when you see the jewels.
You've just been busted by Agent Jingle.
Hands up.
Move, move.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you
in a court of law.
You have a right to an attorney.
If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.
All right, just cuff me.
- Let's go, Mancini. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Stealing treasure is my pleasure.
Oh.
Put the bag down, Patrick.
It's not gonna happen.
Get out of my way.
No.
Stop it.
Oh, you want to go?
Come on.
You must be joking.
Come on.
Stop it, both of you.
Alexander?
Yes.
I'm Alexander.
No, I'm Alexander.
He's Patrick.
Come on, Patrick.
Let's leave the prince alone.
Hmm.
Patrick is in suite.
On it.
All right.
Come on guys.
- Agent Maxwell. - You're under arrest.
I was gonna give you bloody hell for choosing wrong.
Oh, you're lucky Patrick's a bad kisser.
Ow, stop it.
- It felt appropriate. - Jewels are mine.
Grady! - Going downtown.
Deputy Cushing.
I just wanted to say congratulations and Merry Christmas.
Thank you sir.
It looks like Hugo's Mammina
is gonna get the book thrown at her after all.
Guess he should have gone with the toaster.
Ha-ha.
Which makes me think about your Christmas present.
Oh, that's not necessary.
- Merry Christmas. - I'm Alexander.
Looks a little small for a toaster.
Open it up.
You think your government stops here?
No, I know everyone.
I'm gonna come after you.
I'm the son of the king.
I don't know what to say.
We'll have a big hullaballoo after New Years.
But this is one gift I did wanna wait on.
Your dad would be very proud of you.
Thank you, sir.
Best Christmas ever.
Agent Maxwell.
You're leaving?
The gala is over.
It's time to focus on transition.
Right.
I forgot.
Legacies.
And duty.
It's funny.
Not too long ago you were the playboy prince.
Now look at you, about to be king.
You know, I couldn't have done it without your help.
Sure you could.
Just might have taken you a little bit longer.
You're gonna make a great king.
Do you like to ski?
I took lessons when I was 12.
Why?
Because Jakovia,
it has one of the best mountains in Europe and,
and I was thinking, I was wondering
if you're not doing anything for New Years-
I'd love to.
Good.
Do you remember when we were getting ready
for Dimitri's place
and I said that your radiance was breathtaking?
Of course I remember.
I remember every moment with you.
Well, you responded that it was because of the heels.
It wasn't because of the heels,
it's because of the woman that was in them.
You said it yourself.
Best Christmas ever.
I'd like to have a lifetime of best Christmases with you.
I would love that.
Merry Christmas, Alexander.
Merry Christmas, Agent Maxwell.
I think you can call me Sydney from now on.
Merry Christmas, Sydney.