ALEX BRITNEY CHAUFFER DOORMAN FEMALE_REPORTER GIRL IAN KATE KATE_AND_BRITNEY KATE_MAY KATIE KING_EDWARD LORAINE LYRICS MAN MOTHER PAGE PARIS PETRA RUDY SEBASTIAN TRAIN_ANNOUNCER VICTOR WOMAN MOTHER I don't know how you did it. I'm just so glad you did. KATE They were made for each other. I just introduced them. MOTHER Oh, you underestimate your talents. Ms. Gleason, my daughter is very picky. KATE I know. I also know when somebody's had their heart broken, they tend to close off and protect themselves. Once Shannon opened up and accepted that nobody's perfect, she was able to follow her heart. MOTHER It's no wonder you left to start your own company. And I can see why people call you the "Queen of Hearts." BRITNEY Oh. A certain pop star, who should remain nameless, is responsible for that one after she found him his dream girl. KATE Oh, stop, stop. MOTHER Oh, well, then. I can only imagine the prince your Mr. Right must be, hmm? See you later. Honey... KATE You and me both. MOTHER My baby! You're so beautiful. BRITNEY Oh, another day, another happily ever after. KATE They are a really great couple, aren't they? BRITNEY I really wish I could find you someone. KATE Oh, stop. BRITNEY I just don't have your intuition. My matchmaking skills are limited to statistics and analytics. KATE Don't sell yourself short, Britney. We're a team, and you've done a lot to help me sift through all the frogs and find this bride the right knight in shining armor. KATE So tonight is full of potential for you. Have fun. BRITNEY What about you? KATE I got a, um... very important appointment. Bye. BRITNEY Wait, no, you don't. KATE Have fun! PARIS Excuse me. That was the matchmaker, right? Right? ALEX The one to all those famous people who found their true love PARIS Like those two? BRITNEY That, she is. So how did the three of you manage a spot on this guest list? It is a very high-profile wedding. PARIS Ian's mom gets invited to all the cool parties. BRITNEY Oh. IAN It's all about who you know. PARIS Let's go. Thank you. BRITNEY Apparently. DOORMAN Good afternoon. PARIS She's right there! She's right there! IAN Go! PARIS She's right there. She's looking, she's looking. Ian, it's your question. You can ask. IAN What? ALEX You're adorable. Look at this face. Go! KATE Yes? ALEX This is Paris. She has a question. She wants to know if you work with teenagers. KATE Ah! Looking for a soulmate already? IAN More like a prom date. PARIS See, I have this crush on this really cute guy named Lando, but so far, he thinks I'm invisible. IAN She's not kidding. He doesn't even know she exists. PARIS Stop! KATE Oh, stop. KATE I'm sure that's not true, but I don't know that you need a matchmaker as much as you might just need an introduction. How old are you? PARIS Fifteen. KATE Hmm, okay. KATE Why don't you ask him to help you do your homework? PARIS Deceptively simple, yet brilliant. I'll give it a try. Thanks. Let's go. KATE Good luck! KING EDWARD Ah, Victor, I assume you have news of the whereabouts of the prince? VICTOR Yes, Your Majesty. I have word he's on his way from the airport right now. KING EDWARD And what's the delay this time? And don't try pinning it on the paparazzi again. VICTOR Ah! Here he is now, sire. SEBASTIAN Sorry I'm late, Father. The plane was-- KING EDWARD Delayed. I heard. SEBASTIAN Yes. SEBASTIAN And to make matters worse, the car wouldn't start. Luckily, it was just a loose battery cable. Should've probably checked that before I decided to jet off to the Grand Prix. KING EDWARD Another adventure you can regale me with in the car on the drive over. SEBASTIAN Yes, about that, Father, is it really necessary for me to attend the, um... VICTOR Royal parade. SEBASTIAN Royal parade. VICTOR At the national cathedral. SEBASTIAN Is it really mandatory for the entire royal family to be there? Yes, well, of course it is, yes. Right. Let's have at it, shall we? KING EDWARD Aren't you going to get into your uniform? SEBASTIAN My uniform. Yes, yes, of course. Well, I'll just be a few moments. KING EDWARD Make sure he remembers to wash his hands. KATE Where did we leave off? KATE "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." KING EDWARD Sebastian, I requested your presence as I believe the time has come for us to have a little chat. SEBASTIAN Why do I get the feeling that it's a tad more serious? KING EDWARD The prime minister has brought this to my attention. SEBASTIAN Clearly it's a slow news day if this is all they can dig up on me. KING EDWARD It's more meaningful than you think. You're very rarely in your homeland. I like to travel. Since when did that become a crime? KING EDWARD That's not the point, Sebastian. You have a duty to your country. SEBASTIAN I understand, Father. Oh, you know me. Pomp and circumstance has never been my cup of tea. KING EDWARD We're royalty. It is your cup of tea. You're the next king, for goodness' sake. People look to you for hope, inspiration, stability. SEBASTIAN They have you for that. KING EDWARD I'm the past. You, you are the future. It's time to show your subjects a new maturity emerge from their prince. Now, the Jubilee Ball, which commemorates my 30 years on the throne, is a month away. SEBASTIAN Okay, well, I can sit tight around the palace till then. KING EDWARD I need more than that. I think it's time to introduce to the world a woman of noble blood who could one day be your queen. SEBASTIAN I beg your pardon? KING EDWARD Pardon denied. It's not as if it's the first time I brought up the subject of marriage. SEBASTIAN Well, no, I realize that. Look... I'm just not ready to settle down yet. KING EDWARD So you keep saying. I'm tired of your excuses and constant delays. You need to put your follies aside and make your country proud. Make me proud. Trust me, my boy, I only have your best interests at heart. SEBASTIAN I'll just have to take your word for that. VICTOR Doesn't sound good. SEBASTIAN Oh, this starter's the least of my problems. VICTOR I was talking about the slamming of tools I heard earlier. SEBASTIAN My father is being completely unreasonable. VICTOR If I may, sir, I believe he just wants what every father wants for his child. For them to be happy. SEBASTIAN I'm already happy Just not the happy that the king wants me to be. VICTOR Well, for His Majesty's sake, perhaps you should at least keep an open mind about the subject. SEBASTIAN Oh, come on, Victor, you've witnessed my dating acumen. The women I go out with are only interested in my title and everything that comes with it. VICTOR Perhaps, but that only means you haven't met the right one yet. It doesn't mean she doesn't exist. SEBASTIAN I suppose. quite frankly, Victor, I don't know where to start, nor do I have the desire to look. SEBASTIAN What is it, Victor? Come on, we've been together for too many years for you to start holding back your thoughts. VICTOR Begging your pardon, sir. On this occasion, I feel compelled to intervene on your behalf. BRITNEY True Love Matchmaking. This is Britney speaking. VICTOR Uh, hello, yes, is this Miss Van Howell? BRITNEY Yes, it is. How can I help you? VICTOR My name is Victor Chatsworth. I'm in service to a very highly-placed personage. I just spoke personally with a former client of yours, and you come very highly recommended. I'm just looking at your website now. I wish to inquire about your matchmaking services for a potential client abroad. Do you work outside of New York? BRITNEY We absolutely do, Mr. Chatsworth. VICTOR Well, we're certainly in need of your assistance. May I give you the details, and then perhaps we could discuss our options further? BRITNEY Sounds wonderful. Fire away. KING EDWARD A professional matchmaking service? In the States, no less? Love is out there Let me find it for you VICTOR I can assure Your Majesty I thoroughly vetted Miss Gleason and her associate. She spent almost a decade at a larger firm before going out on her own. Her references are impeccable, and her track record is quite staggering. KING EDWARD I see. Do you believe she can succeed? Do we really need to resort to this? VICTOR Yes, Your Majesty, I... I believe the prince needs all the help he can get. BRITNEY Hey, Kate, so if you play your cards right, I think I may have just found us our next big client. KATE Oh. BRITNEY Yeah, okay. BRITNEY Kate, may I present to you His Royal Majesty, King Edward of Voldavia. KATE Is this real? BRITNEY Yeah, he's the real deal. KATE Hello, King Edward. What an absolute pleasure. BRITNEY His Royal Majesty would like our help finding a suitable match for his son, Prince Sebastian. KATE The Prince Sebastian? BRITNEY Mm-hmm. KATE Uh, that is a thrilling prospect. I'm a little confused. Normally I deal with the client directly. Your Majesty. KING EDWARD I understand. However, I wanted to speak to you first, as I'm quite committed to finding my son true love and happiness. KATE Well, that's wonderful. Yes, of course. You're in luck. That's the only way we do business. BRITNEY Kate. KATE Your Majesty. KING EDWARD Well, that's very reassuring, especially considering the tight timeframe upon us. KATE Tight timeframe? BRITNEY Oh, yes, His Majesty needs us to find a match for Sebastian in time for the Royal Jubilee Celebration, which is in four weeks KATE From now? Your Ma Your Majesty, I'm incredibly honored at the prospect of finding your son a mate, but love doesn't really work on any timeline. KING EDWARD Then you'll have to accelerate the process. I'm not interested in promises, only results. And if you do manage to get wedding bells to ring for my son, I will have no problem telling the world that it was your firm who found his happily ever after. KATE Would you hold for just a moment, please? Just one moment. Four weeks? BRITNEY Yes, four weeks. But if anyone can do it, you can. And opportunities like this don't come along very often, okay? This would be huge for the startup! KATE Yeah, or I fail, and the whole thing goes bottoms up, and nobody will hire me ever again. BRITNEY No, no, no, you never fail! You can't fail! KATE It's four weeks! BRITNEY Kate, please. He's a king. Like he's a real king. KATE Okay. KATE Your Majesty, I don't know how else to say it. We'd be delighted to come aboard. KING EDWARD Excellent. KATE I had no idea there were so many rules working with royals. BRITNEY I know. Never turn your back to a royal when leaving a room, Always address them as "Your Highness," and don't talk to them in a harsh tone. KATE Well, when in doubt, bow or curtsy. BRITNEY Helpful. KATE Here. KATE Okay, quiz me on the prince. BRITNEY All right, so... Prince Sebastian is the heir apparent and only son to... KATE King Edward and Queen Christina. Give me something real, come on. BRITNEY Okay, his mother passed away when he was... KATE Nineteen. BRITNEY Okay. After finishing his degree in? KATE Political science BRITNEY Correct. BRITNEY He has since spent his time? KATE Uh, traveling around the world. BRITNEY Yes. His favorite things to do? KATIE Adventure sports, race car driving, rock climbing, scuba diving. BRITNEY Yes, and when it comes to relationships, he has... KATE AND BRITNEY Never been photographed with the same woman twice. BRITNEY All right, so, are we dealing with a commitment-phobe? KATE It's too soon to tell. BRITNEY Well, I mean, has your gut given you any indication what kind of woman we should be looking for? KATE No, not at all. I'll definitely know more the second I meet him, but in the meantime, the only thing we have to go on is that she cannot be a commoner. BRITNEY Just my luck. KATE Hey! That's me! BRITNEY Hello. CHAUFFER Welcome. KATE Thank you. BRITNEY Hello. BRITNEY You've gotta be kidding me. KATE Thank you. BRITNEY Thank you. BRITNEY Oh KATE Wow. KATE This is gonna take some getting used to. BRITNEY Okay, I'm used to it. This place just oozes romance. I feel like it's gonna make our job a wedding cake walk. KATE Let's hope so. RUDY You must be the Americans. KATE Oh, hi. Yes, we are. We're the-- It sounds like we're in a band. We're the Americans. Hi. I'm Kate, and this is Britney. BRITNEY And you are? RUDY Hi. VICTOR Not where he's supposed to be. BRITNEY Oh. VICTOR Begging your pardons. VICTOR This is my son Rudy. RUDY Hello. VICTOR Who was supposed to be tending to his studies. RUDY Yes, Father. I was just welcoming our guests to the palace. VICTOR I see. Perhaps you'd like to run off back to your room and have an afternoon snack that I've prepared, and I can get our guests settled. And after that, I'll take you to the community center, where you can spend the rest of the day. RUDY This day gets better by the minute. Good day, ladies. KATE Good day. What a polite young man. Hi. You are... VICTOR Victor Chatsworth. KATE Kate Gleason. Hi. BRITNEY Britney Van Howell. VICTOR Yes, we spoke on the phone. BRITNEY We did. VICTOR I'm Prince Sebastian's personal valet. VICTOR He knows the prince better than he knows himself. KATE Really? BRITNEY Mm-hmm. VICTOR Was there something-- KATE No, no, nothing. BRITNEY Not at the moment. VICTOR Please. KATE Oh, they got our bags. VICTOR This way. FEMALE REPORTER Your Highness, is there any truth to the rumor you're planning to sail around the world? SEBASTIAN It appears that ship has sunk for the moment. FEMALE REPORTER So what's the next adventure for the fair prince? SEBASTIAN Nothing but home sweet home. SEBASTIAN Victor. VICTOR Your father has requested your immediate presence in his study. SEBASTIAN Oh? That sounds ominous. KING EDWARD I'm sure Sebastian will be here any minute. He had a full schedule today. KATE I'm sure. I can't even imagine. I'm sure he's as anxious to meet me as I am to meet him. Oh! SEBASTIAN Oh, I beg your pardon, Father. I hope I'm not interrupting. KING EDWARD No, quite the contrary. His Highness Sebastian of Voldavia, meet Miss Kate Gleason of New York City. SEBASTIAN Ah, and you are... KATE I'm your royal matchmaker. KING EDWARD Miss Gleason is something of an expert in the world of romance. Some even call her the "Queen of Hearts." I've hired her to help you on your quest. SEBASTIAN Um, quest? And what would that be? KATE Finding you the love of your life. KING EDWARD That, I should leave you two to get acquainted. SEBASTIAN No. KATE Stay, please. KING EDWARD No, not at all. I believe you both have your work cut out for you. KATE Oh, boy. This is the first you're hearing about me. SEBASTIAN Yes, if nothing else, your perception is spot on. And if my instinct is correct, there's nothing I can do about it. KATE Do I sense a note of resistance? SEBASTIAN A note? More like a symphony. So first things first, shall I call you "Miss Gleason," or would you prefer "Queen of Hearts?" KATE Well, "Queen's" a little stuffy. Why don't you call me Kate? What can I call you? SEBASTIAN "Your Highness" will do nicely. KATE Oh, Your Highness. SEBASTIAN Please. SEBASTIAN So... you're here to find me the love of my life in under a month. KATE That is the plan. SEBASTIAN But you have received the proper training, I suppose. Attended some matchmaking academy, obtained some kind of certificate, graduated top of your class, perhaps? KATE I spent ten years at Manhattan's top matchmaking firm before going out on my own. My very high-profile clients have all raved that I have an incredible gift for bringing people together. I get a gut instinct when I meet people for the first time. SEBASTIAN What does your gut tell you about me? KATE The feeling I'm getting is that... there's a lot more to you than you let on. And you probably don't believe in true love. SEBASTIAN Hmm. Well, let's take the first step in finding my happily ever after, shall we? I'm a Libra. What does that tell you about me? KATE Well, nothing, actually. What I do need is to spend time with you and get you to open up a little, so I can sort of dissect your personality and SEBASTIAN So I'm to be a bug under the matchmaker's microscope. No, you're not a bug. It's really not awful. SEBASTIAN Really? Because having one's personally dissected by a complete stranger isn't exactly pleasant. KATE Okay. Listen, if this is gonna work, and I know that it can, I'm gonna need you to trust me. SEBASTIAN See, I was raised to believe that trust is something earned, not given, so... KATE All right, that's fair. How can I earn your trust? I'm up for the challenge, if you are. Oh! Yes. SEBASTIAN You can leave the china. KATE Mm-hmm. So we'll talk later then. Okay. BRITNEY Okay, I've got Joanne, London. Natasha. And I've got Marie in Moscow. Okay. What's up? KATE He thinks my job is a joke, and he had no idea we were coming! BRITNEY Are you serious? KATE Yep. BRITNEY What are we gonna do? KATE We're gonna... Wow. You did a lot more than unpack. BRITNEY Yeah. KATE Okay, we're gonna keep going. What do you have? BRITNEY Well, based on the basic background compatibility parameters, I found 82 potential matches of the proper pedigree for Sebastian. KATE Good work. Okay, so from what I just experienced, we're gonna need 182. BRITNEY Oh, our prince is not so charming. KATE Yeah. I'm gonna have to find a way to get on this guy's good side. I asked his valet to organize a working dinner, so hopefully that'll- BRITNEY Oh, well, that's good because food always helps men think. Besides, think on the bright side. You get to have dinner with a prince. KATE Trust me, all that glitters isn't necessarily gold. All right, that should work fine. BRITNEY Yes, if you're going to a funeral. Here, just do me a favor and try this on, okay? I feel like it'll make you look a little bit less like an insurance adjuster. Just try it. I'll lend you some earrings and a matching necklace. KATE Oh, no tiara? BRITNEY No, they would not let me take it through customs. SEBASTIAN So I am genuinely curious. How do you see your matchmaking methodology working? KATE Well, I'll give you the broad strokes. My assistant Britney will cull through all the potential candidates worthy of the position, and the more I get to know you, the easier it is for me to narrow down that field, then I will conduct personal interviews with the women and introduce you to the top candidates. SEBASTIAN You won't introduce them to me. You'll introduce them to the future king of Voldavia. KATE Aren't they one and the same? SEBASTIAN I'll tell you what. Why don't we make this easy for both of us? KATE Great. SEBASTIAN You send me several candidates, and I'll play along. I'll choose one as a date to the Jubilee Ball, you'll fly home, everybody walks away a winner. KATE Everyone except the girl you choose, who gets her heart broken, me with my hard-earned reputation on the line, and you walking away from, potentially, the greatest thing that ever came into your life. SEBASTIAN So I should take that as a no. KATE Why don't you just give me a chance? Come on, this whole "Let's keep everybody at arm's length" thing is really only hurting you. I mean, let's be honest, Your Majest-- Highness. SEBASTIAN Keeping people at an arm's length is an occupational hazard. KATE Is that why you chose the stuffiest room in the palace for me to try and get to know you? It's kinda hard to open up when you're sitting in different time zones. SEBASTIAN So is this better? KATE Oh, it's a wonderful start. SEBASTIAN So what do you want to know about me? KATE Well, anything that isn't up for public consumption. Your father's hired me to find you an eligible bachelorette. I can tell I've got my work cut out for me, so... SEBASTIAN Why? Because you seem intent on doing this the hard way? KATE No. It's just the right way. I've worked with a lot of famous people. They're usually very different from how they're portrayed in the press. SEBASTIAN I'm in the public eye, which means I need to be what the people expect me to be. KATE No! That's just the role you play. I need to know who you really are. I realize that I'm a stranger, and this is very sudden, but wouldn't you like to fall in love? SEBASTIAN If there really is such a thing. KATE Why so cynical? SEBASTIAN I don't see a ring on your finger. KATE Well, we're not talking about me. SEBASTIAN Now who's hiding? KATE I'm not hiding anything, nI'm just not here to talk about me. You really should put a window in that wall you have up. SEBASTIAN I'm impressed. Usually it takes a woman a good three of four dates to be that candid. KATE Thank goodness we're not on a date. SEBASTIAN No need to remind me. KATE Well, I feel like we've done quite enough work for tonight. Thank you. SEBASTIAN Miss Gleason? When you're compiling a list of candidates, be sure to steer clear from the ones who use candor as an excuse to be rude. KATE Well, I certainly will, Your Highness. KATE I can't believe I took on a job without meeting the client first. And a royal one at that. BRITNEY Come on, Kate. He can't be that bad. KATE Yeah, he can, he is. It's my job to find him the love of his life in under a month, and he refuses to take it seriously because he... he doesn't believe in love. BRITNEY Maybe it's just an act. KATE I have everything riding on this. There has to be a way to crack him. Please tell me you have an idea. BRITNEY He's really close with his valet. KATE Valet? BRITNEY I don't know, but I could talk to him, see if I can get some information. KATE Good, great. BRITNEY Okay. KATE Everybody around here's pretty tight-lipped, but...you're cute. BRITNEY Thank you. KATE Yeah, go for it. BRITNEY I have a sneaking suspicion if I just walk through that giant hall, he'll probably be somewhere. He oversees everything, right? KATE Oh, that's his son. Oh. Rudy, hi. RUDY Good day again, ladies. May we interest you in a treat? It's for charity. BRITNEY Sure! LORAINE We're trying to save the community center. KATE Oh, okay. BRITNEY It's a beautiful old building. LORAINE Unfortunately, the place needs work. The heating system's on its last legs, and if we don't fix it soon, we're going to have to cancel our after school program. KATE Aw, I'm sorry. Here, sweetie. Keep the change. GIRL Thank you. RUDY Thanks. That's very generous. KATE Thank you. Oh, model helicopter, huh? RUDY It's not as easy as it looks to put together. LORAINE Another the casualty of the after school program. The crafts program fell by the wayside last month. KATE You really have your hands full, huh? LORAINE Well, actually I just got here. I'm just getting settled. I haven't met all the parents yet. KATE Do you mind if I ask what drew you to the cause? LORAINE Well, after my divorce, I started questioning what I was doing with my life. And I decided to come home to where I grew up, and that's when I came here and found my real passion. KATE That's lovely. You're really lucky. Not many people get the opportunity to do something they really love. Quite fortunate. Well, good luck, guys! KATE Thank you so much. RUDY Thank you. Bye-bye. RUDY Have a nice day. Bye. BRITNEY Have a nice day. BRITNEY I love seeing how easily people open up to you. KING EDWARD That wasn't so unbearable, was it? Typically these luncheons with Parliament members can be trying. Well, as for trying, how are things going with you and your matchmaker? SEBASTIAN I suppose you'd have to ask Kate. According to you, she's the expert in love. KING EDWARD If I had any confidence in your own pursuits, I'd never have brought her on board. I would have consulted you prior to employing her services, however, you and I rarely see eye to eye on anything these days. SEBASTIAN Yes, well, it appears that's a moot point now. KING EDWARD I'm confident you'll come to embrace her presence. SEBASTIAN Quite frankly, Father, I think she's in over her head. KING EDWARD Kate is a deliberate young woman, takes her job very seriously. I'm certain that now you'll give her the respect and consideration she deserves. SEBASTIAN Indeed. BRITNEY Hi. Oh, Victor! Just the man I was looking for. VICTOR Oh? BRITNEY I was hoping you and I could find a common ground and have a conversation about your employer. VICTOR I'm afraid my loyalty to the prince prevents me from divulging any personal details. BRITNEY Oh, I'm not asking you to kiss and tell or tell me who the prince has kissed... and told. It's just in order for us to do our job, we really need more than what the tabloids are telling us. VICTOR Yes, well, the picture they paint couldn't be any further from the truth. BRITNEY That's what we suspected! But without much more to go on, we're gonna be sending him on way more I don'ts than I do's, which isn't gonna help instill any confidence in the prince, He's already feeling skeptical. VICTOR So you're asking me to betray the confidence of a man to whom I've sworn my allegiance? BRITNEY I'm not asking you for the combo to the crown jewels. I mean, unless you wanna give it to me. Look, I just need a little indication of Sebastian's true personality. VICTOR There is a fine line between being helpful And being deceitful. But it is one that I will gladly navigate if it means getting the prince any closer to finding his true happiness. BRITNEY You really care about him, don't you? VICTOR I was there for him when he lost his mother, and he for me when I lost my wife. Those bonds run deep. BRITNEY Yes! KATE Yes, you stay here, you go away. Yes. Come in. Love her... Oh, Your Highness. SEBASTIAN I hope I'm not disturbing you. KATE No, not at all. I apologize for the mess. It's just... We got really drafty in here with... SEBASTIAN May I come in? KATE Please. SEBASTIAN Gosh, you... really have turned this place into quite the war room. Which is why I'm here. I was hoping we could start afresh. I realize that I may have come across a tad curt. KATE Thank you. I accept your apology. SEBASTIAN That wasn't an apology. It was an observation. KATE So you're taking back your apology. Okay. Perhaps we were both a little prickly. SEBASTIAN You see... Life as a prince can cause a person to live their life somewhat guarded. KATE Yes, that's a very common thing for celebrities, public figures. SEBASTIAN I don't expect sympathy. It's just that my life is a different kind of normal. One which I think unfortunately you will never understand. KATE Thank you for that. This glimpse of who you really are, it makes my job so much easier. Does this mean. you're ready to play ball now? SEBASTIAN Let's take one day at a time, shall we? KATE Okay, how about tomorrow? I can follow you around for your daily activities, sort of an informal tag-along? SEBASTIAN I think that can be arranged. KATE Great! Kate and Sebastian's big day out. SEBASTIAN You make it sound like a musical. KATE You should do that more often. SEBASTIAN What, laugh? KATE Yeah! It lights up your whole face! I may make a true believer of you after all. KATE Yes! SEBASTIAN So, without further ado, in dedication to this statue, I would like to thank the National Arts Committee for their continued hard work, vigilance, and passion. A passion which was handed down to me from my mother, the late Queen Christina, whose impact and memory has never faded from my heart, nor that of our beloved country. So on behalf of the royal family, we remain in debt to the dedicated individuals who, time and time again, put the greater good ahead of their personal interests. KATE Did you find something? BRITNEY Yes. Thanks to some clues from our valet. KATE Ooh, spill. FEMALE REPORTER Prince Sebastian, the world wants to know, will His Highness be bringing a date to the upcoming Jubilee Ball? SEBASTIAN Um, no plans as yet. Thank you very much. KATE Okay, go back to the palace. We'll talk about the candidates later. Great work. BRITNEY Thank you. Sounds good. Have fun. KATE Thanks. SEBASTIAN So... welcome to my world. KATE You seem to handle them with ease. SEBASTIAN I had a great teacher. My mother seemed to know exactly how to charm the press. So what did you think of my speech? KATE I liked it. I was moved when you spoke about your mother. Did you ditch your notecards? SEBASTIAN Sometimes it's better to speak from the heart. KATE Yeah, especially when it's someone you care for, I guess. SEBASTIAN Scripted, formal speeches make me feel confined. KATE Another reason why you travel so much, perhaps? SEBASTIAN I also make official appearances when out of the country, you know. KATE Yes, I do know, and unofficial ones, as well. I've discovered something else you do from the heart. This is a photograph of you putting a roof on a schoolhouse in the Himalayas last year, and you did the same thing in South Africa, and there's plenty more where this came from, I hear. Honestly, it's a miracle that you kept this out of the eye of the press. SEBASTIAN Yes, that's the tricky part, to keep under the radar. KATE Why didn't you tell me? This is stuff I need to know. SEBASTIAN I'm a little perplexed as to how this all factors into finding one a mate. KATE The more that I know about you, to find out who you belong with. It all factors into who you are. SEBASTIAN Is that so? So tell me, what do you see? KATE I see someone who is empathetic and likes to work with his hands and really does wanna help people. SEBASTIAN That was one of my mother's passions. When I was young, I traveled the world with her, visiting impoverished villages, trying to draw attention to the plight of the less fortunate. KATE That's admirable. Why don't you do that in your own backyard? SEBASTIAN Oh, because whenever I attend, it becomes less about the cause, and more about me. If I'm halfway around the world, no one knows who I am. KATE So why don't you not call the press and don't put it on your schedule? Just show up and make a difference. SEBASTIAN You make it sound so easy. Try walking a mile in my shoes. KATE I would, but the limo's so close. Wait! Let's make an unscheduled stop. SEBASTIAN Well, where are we headed? KATE It's a surprise! WOMAN Nicely done, very well. LORAINE It's not every day royalty walks through my doors. KATE I'm sure! I've been explaining to Prince Sebastian the importance of the community center and the whole plight with the heating right now. LORAINE Our budget is always being tested. Deciding between upkeep or cutting programs, we're barely keeping the lights on three days a week for the after school program. KATE That's the one Rudy likes so much, Your Highness. LORAINE We used to be a full service community center with adult education and a sports program. SEBASTIAN Have you applied for a grant from the National Trust? LORAINE Yes, but all we get is the runaround. KATE So right now Loraine is raising money to replace the heating system, but if things continue the way that they're going, they're gonna have to close their doors for good. SEBASTIAN Gosh, I wish there was an easy fix. These things are quite tricky. I might be able to put in a word with the Board of Governors, but I can't promise anything. LORAINE That would be amazing. Thank you, Your Highness. SEBASTIAN In the meantime, let me see what I can do to warm the place up. Would you mind if I came back at some point? LORAINE Mind? We'd be honored. VICTOR Pardon me for interrupting, sir, but we have a ribbon cutting at Franklin Square in 20 minutes. LORAINE Victor? Victor Chatsworth! You must be Rudy's Father, I thought that name sounded familiar. VICTOR Yes, of course. Loraine Paisley. You haven't changed a bit. LORAINE You're too kind. VICTOR Uh, Loraine and I were at school together. She was voted most likely to succeed. VICTOR And, well, I was- Well, I was a bit of a late bloomer, I suppose. LORAINE Better late than never. VICTOR Sir, we should, um... SEBASTIAN Yes. Duty calls. A ribbon in need of cutting, apparently. LORAINE Thank you so much, Your Highness. KATE For someone who claims to have been so shy back in the day, made an impression on her. VICTOR Uh, I wouldn't go that far. She probably just has a good memory. KATE Ah, well, if you missed your big chance back then, there's no time like the present. BRITNEY Hey! KATE Hi. Wow. Two dedications, a ribbon cutting, another unveiling, and we still managed to make it to the St. James Center. The prince seems genuinely moved by their plight. BRITNEY Wow. Well, it looks like our dark prince is finally starting to show his lighter side. KATE And just in time. We are down to our top 10. BRITNEY Well, nine. It turns out one of our favorites is away traveling, and she's unavailable. KATE No, not Petra Petrovich! Oh, no, I love her. BRITNEY I know, I know. And she would have been a top contender too, but timing is everything. KATE Yeah, and with our tight leash, ohh! BRITNEY Well, I guess it's time for you to work your magic, find our prince his perfect princess. KATE No pressure. SEBASTIAN And I think you... are good to go. RUDY Great job. It looks just like a real one. VICTOR It should. His Highness used to fly a real one back when he was in the Royal Guard. RUDY That must've been cool. VICTOR Not as cool as when he won a Medal of Courage. RUDY Really? VICTOR Come on then, squire. Time for you to thank Prince Sebastian. And if we finish supper early enough, we can kick a ball around. RUDY Great. Thank you, Your Highness. SEBASTIAN You're welcome. KATE Hi! SEBASTIAN Hey. KATE So, uh, what's on your schedule today? Did you have a dedication or ribbon cutting or something? SEBASTIAN No. I had Victor clear my schedule. KATE Oh! What's your plan? SEBASTIAN Actually, I'm going to work. KATE Where are you going? What do you mean? SEBASTIAN I'm heading off to St. James to do what I really love, roll up my sleeves. And with any luck, I can fix the heating and buy them a little more time. KATE Look at you! See? You're a nice guy, after all. SEBASTIAN Thanks. KATE Well, you know what I mean. After you get past the whole prince, gruff exterior, "I'm a mysterious prince." SEBASTIAN Yes, yes, anyway, enough about me. What about you? KATE What about me? SEBASTIAN Well, I'm curious. Even though you've never found it, you still believe that there's one true love out there for us all. KATE Yes. SEBASTIAN Then why are you still single? Is it because you're a perfectionist? KATE What? SEBASTIAN Control freak? KATE I Am I? SEBASTIAN Why is someone who makes a living finding other people the love of their lives still single? KATE Okay. Okay, fair enough. My problem is that the closer I get to finding other people a match, the further away I am from understanding what it is I actually want. SEBASTIAN I think we've just found your occupational hazard. KATE However... I know love. I've seen it in the eyes of my clients. I've watched their lives change because of it. And I think my success speaks for itself. Speaking of work, I'm gonna go back to it. SEBASTIAN What do you mean? I thought you were coming with me to St. James. KATE No, that would be fun, but I'm sure the heating is in your capable royal hands, I've gotta go meet and vet your girls. SEBASTIAN Oh, then I take it your research with me is over. KATE No, it's never over until you walk down the aisle and say, "I do." SEBASTIAN Well, that's daunting. KATE For which one of us, exactly? SEBASTIAN Perhaps both. KATE Do you happen to horseback ride by any chance? KATE MAY No, never. KATE Wait. Why Kate May? Where did that come from? VICTOR Sir! Just sign there... and there. That's it. Uh-huh. KATE Thank you so much for coming. Hopefully you'll hear something within a few days or so. WOMAN Thank you so much. KATE Yes. VICTOR So are we any closer to finding a match? KATE I hope so. It's a bit of a work in progress. Kinda like you and Loraine. VICTOR Miss Gleason, who exactly is the client here? KATE Well, when the spirit moves, I like to offer my services for free. VICTOR Ah. Even when it's unsolicited. Especially when it's unsolicited. I hate to see somebody pass up a great opportunity. KATE Victor? What are you afraid of? VICTOR I beg your pardon? KATE I don't know if you trust your own instincts or not, but I know you trust mine because you're the one who recommended me to the king. VICTOR APPROACHES KATE VICTOR He just needs a push in the right direction, our prince. KATE Well, he's not the only one. What is it that's stopping you from opening up your heart? VICTOR Since my wife passed away, I've been a bit wary about putting myself out there again. KATE Of course you have. That's only natural. You wanna protect yourself, so you don't get hurt, and your son, he doesn't get hurt, that's totally understandable. Victor, there's so much more of you still to share. KATE Ta-da! Our top three candidates. BRITNEY Amazing. Should I let the others down gently? KATE No! Not until the prince makes his decision. They're all still on hold. BRITNEY Okay. KATE Come on in! KING EDWARD Miss Gleason. KATE Oh, Your Majesty. I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting you. KING EDWARD Pardon the intrusion. I was curious to catch a glimpse of our matchmaker at work. KATE Oh, well... So I assume one of these lucky ladies just might strike my son's fancy? Oh, I really hope so. The prince has been quite a challenge, but he-- I mean, in a good way. KING EDWARD That's all right. Well, are you confident you can find Sebastian his true love? KATE Oh, yes, Your Majesty. If I wasn't, I would never have taken the job. KING EDWARD Good, 'cause we're running out of time. KATE Just breathe, Kate. Ohh... Why am I so nervous? SEBASTIAN You are? I'm the one on the date. KATE You look nice. I know, and my whole business is kinda riding on this. SEBASTIAN And I've just got the future of the entire kingdom riding on you getting it right. KATE You win. You ready? SEBASTIAN I think so. KATE Okay. So normally, I would do three separate dates, but since we're in a time crunch, we have a cocktail party. It's just a simple get-to-know-you affair to see if you find a natural spark. This is Lillian. She is a countess and heavily involved in various charities. This is Juliette. She is a duchess and a poli-sci major. This is Sasha. Sasha's a sports enthusiast. She comes from a great family, very warm, SEBASTIAN These are incredible selections, but how will I know which one is right for me? KATE You'll just know. SEBASTIAN Says the woman who's never actually been in love. But you've seen it in the eyes of your clients. KATE It's about butterflies, you know? SEBASTIAN Butterflies? KATE Yeah, butterflies. Those... When you get excited, and you meet somebody, and you're like,"Oh, my God, they like me." it's like grrr! Right there, you know? SEBASTIAN Like indigestion? KATE Well, it's kind of like. But no, it's happy. Indigestion, but happy. SEBASTIAN All right, no, okay, okay, okay. I'll be on the lookout for butterflies. KATE Yeah. But don't overthink it. Just be yourself. Relax and let nature take its course. SEBASTIAN You make it sound so easy. KATE It is easy. You know, everybody's always telling me, "What is the secret? What is the secret to falling in love?" And the secret is, there is no secret. You just, you know, open up your heart and let it come to you. SEBASTIAN Wish me luck? KATE You don't need it. You're gonna have fun. Go on. Have fun. KATE You're up early Victor said you skipped breakfast, so I brought you a few of these. SEBASTIAN Thank you. KATE Sure. SEBASTIAN Is feeding the prince part of your matchmaking responsibilities? KATE No, no, it isn't. I just find my clients are, you know, more agreeable on a full stomach. SEBASTIAN Oh, I see. KATE So? SEBASTIAN So... KATE How did it go last night? Come on, I came down here bearing muffins. SEBASTIAN Um... No butterflies. KATE That's ridiculous.Every single one of them was butterfly-worthy. SEBASTIAN Oh, I'm sure for someone. Just not for me. KATE No! Based on analytics and my instinct, they matched your personality criteria. SEBASTIAN I don't know what to say then. Maybe you're losing your touch. KATE I'm-- No, no. I'm not losing my touch. Just because none of those women struck your fancy doesn't mean that I don't have another trick up my sleeve. SEBASTIAN Well, then... have at it. KATE Great, I will. In fact, I saved the best for last. SEBASTIAN Oh, yeah? Where are you keeping her, your purse? KATE That's very funny. She's in transit, actually. SEBASTIAN Transit? What, are you shipping her in from Soulmates, Incorporated? KATE You just go ahead and make your jokes. Just make 'em. And then when you meet her, and you fall in love with her, guess who's gonna be laughing then. Didn't think that one through. But you just prepare yourself. You're gonna just-- You're gonna be bowled over 'cause she's amazing! SEBASTIAN Can't wait! LORAINE Victor, a little help? VICTOR Oh, let me get that. Where would you like it? LORAINE On the table's fine. It's funny. We haven't run into one another before now. VICTOR I know. And how the quickly the time's gone since we were at school. LORAINE Yes. I just remember you always being so helpful back then, always the first to raise your hand to volunteer in class. VICTOR Oh, well, my father was a butler, so perhaps the instinct to help's in our blood. LORAINE It must be hard being a single father. VICTOR Oh. I've got used to it, I suppose. I worry it's awfully hard for Rudy, but... LORAINE But it's equally hard on you. SEBASTIAN Victor, can you pass me the crescent wrench? VICTOR Excuse me. Loraine... I would really like to take you out to dinner sometime. I mean, if you want to. LORAINE Yes, I'd like that very much. VICTOR Good. I mean great. SEBASTIAN Victor, can you pass me the spanner? VICTOR Bye. BRITNEY Oh, Kate, come look at this photo we got from that girl at the wedding in New York! KATE Oh, yeah. Oh, that's so sweet. Great. My pro bono work is aces. As far as the patient on the table, we need to find Petra. BRITNEY Okay. I understand that she was one of your favorites, but she might still be traveling. KATE I don't care! I don't care if she is in outer space. I need her here yesterday. Find her... and tell her we're gonna change her life. BRITNEY Okay. I will find her, and I will schedule a formal dinner with the prince. KATE Great. No, don't make it formal.The last one, that was It was my mistake. It was too stuffy. It was pomp and circumstance and everything the prince hates. Make this one more casual. BRITNEY Okay, more casual. Oh. I forgot to tell you. The king would like to see you in his study. KATE Great. The hits just keep on coming. I agree last night did not go as anticipated, however we have plenty of promising options that we're exploring. KING EDWARD You realize the Jubilee Celebration is mere days away. KATE I do, Your Majesty. KING EDWARD I don't have to remind you we both have a lot on the line here. KATE You don't. I am staking my reputation on a winning outcome. KING EDWARD I'm happy to hear it. Good. Thank you, Your Majesty. KING EDWARD You may go. KATE Oh, yes, thank you. SEBASTIAN Now we're back in business. Well, that's the heating fixed. How long it will stay that way is anyone's guess. VICTOR I'm sure they'll take what they can get. There's nothing quite as satisfying as a hard day's work. SITTING ON STOOLS SEBASTIAN Certainly feeds the soul, Victor. Oh, speaking of, how would you care to join me for a steak supper at the lodge? VICTOR Ah. I would love to, sir, but I've made plans. SEBASTIAN Oh. VICTOR A date, actually. SEBASTIAN A date? VICTOR Yes, with Loraine Paisley. I'd never have had the confidence to ask her out if it hadn't been for your matchmaker. SEBASTIAN So it was Kate who arranged everything. VICTOR Well, not exactly SEBASTIAN but she helped set it up. SEBASTIAN She can be quite persistent when she wants to be. Well! I guess I'll be dining alone then. SEBASTIAN Feeling the butterflies already, eh? VICTOR Sir? SEBASTIAN Nothing. Have fun. SEBASTIAN What a pleasant surprise. Here was I thinking I was going to be dining alone. Now you can be my plus one. KATE Well, not exactly. I told you I had something planned, and I know your father's certainly anticipating my finishing the job in time for the Jubilee Ball. SEBASTIAN And how's the search going? KATE You're about to find out. Lady Petra Petrovich, please meet His Royal Highness, Prince Sebastian of Voldavia. Countess. SEBASTIAN Your Ladyship. PETRA Please, it's Petra. KATE Well, you two have fun. PETRA When they said dinner at the palace, I sensed stuffy, but this is a wonderful respite from the world of buttoned collars. SEBASTIAN Yes. That, it is. PETRA Thank you. SEBASTIAN So red or white wine? PETRA Red. SEBASTIAN Good choice. SEBASTIAN Now I turn to my favorite. Do you like steak? PETRA Yes, I do. SEBASTIAN That's the one you want? Okay. BRITNEY He's still not back yet. Well, I'd say that's a pretty good sign. KATE Yeah, yeah, guess so. BRITNEY What do you mean, you guess? Are you having second thoughts? KATE No. Oh, no, of course not. I mean I just have never had so much riding on a positive outcome. It's the whole business. And it's more than that, you know. I've really gotten to know Sebastian and watched him grow and open his heart. And he's a good man. He deserves to have someone that, that loves him. BRITNEY Like you do? KATE Like I do what? Love him? Is that-- Are you saying-- That's completely ridiculous. I don't-- No, I mean I hardly know him. so of course, naturally... Why do you say that? BRITNEY No reason. KATE I care about him. I care about all my clients. You know that I care about-- That's what I do. I invest in my clients, and I... And that would be completely inappropriate for me to develop romantic feelings for a client. That's just-- People trust me not to do things like that, That's just completely outrageous. And he's a prince... who lives in a house like this. Look at this. You know, they really should not build fireplaces this big in rooms. It's very hot in here. BRITNEY Oh, I definitely believe you. KATE Ridiculous. Ridiculous. It's stupid. You're so stupid. SEBASTIAN Kate? Why are you traipsing around the palace in your pajamas? It's nearly midnight. KATE You're right. I'm sorry. I should go to bed. SEBASTIAN Aren't you going to ask me how it went with Petra? KATE Mm-hmm. Yes, how did it go with Petra? SEBASTIAN Great. I couldn't have asked for it to have gone any better. I mean, we were just talking half the night. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think she's rather special. KATE You do? Wow. She is. I mean, she absolutely is. SEBASTIAN Do you think that she might be the one for me? KATE I wouldn't have set you up if I didn't. SEBASTIAN Well, okay. Then I have a lot of thinking to do. KATE You do? SEBASTIAN Mm-hmm. KATE Oh, you do! I mean, you do, yes, you do. SEBASTIAN Which is a good thing, right? KATE Yes. KATE We could not have done any better. SEBASTIAN Okay, well, good night, Kate. KATE Good night... Sebastian. BRITNEY Wait a minute. If Sebastian is spending the day with Petra, then... how come you're still reading through profiles? KATE Um... I feel like I... Maybe I oversold Sebastian on Petra being the one, and I wanna make sure that he has options. BRITNEY Okay. And? KATE And I don't want him to feel stuck, or like he's convincing himself that he's... BRITNEY In love? KATE Yeah. KATE I mean, nobody wants to feel that way. BRITNEY Hey, Kate. KATE Hmm? BRITNEY You're always telling me that I should trust my gut. What's your gut telling you? KATE Well, you know, we ran the numbers. I mean, Petra's definitely the best match. BRITNEY No, that's not what I'm asking. What's your gut tell you about Sebastian? KATE I know what you're getting at. But she's the one. PETRA I have to be honest. When Kate first approached me, I was more than a little skeptical about meeting you. SEBASTIAN How so? PETRA Well, just the idea that somebody has the ability to guide another to true love, it seems... I don't know, preposterous. SEBASTIAN I thought the same thing. PETRA I was busy traveling. PETRA I turned her down time and time again, but she persisted. SEBASTIAN That's Kate for you. When she sets her sights on something or someone, PETRA Yes, well, she really convinced me. And I'm glad I kept an open mind. Because I've been a little bit more than pleasantly surprised. SEBASTIAN Yes. As am I. PETRA For the life of me, I don't know how we have never met before. SEBASTIAN Well, according to Kate, I have a tendency to keep people at arm's length. PETRA Yes. I call that "blue blood syndrome." SEBASTIAN Ah. PETRA It's hard to know if somebody likes you for you, or if they're being nice to you because they want something. SEBASTIAN Exactly. It's impossible not to become cynical. PETRA Well, not impossible. It's a challenge like any other. Took me awhile. SEBASTIAN But I think I've mastered the art of trusting my instincts implicitly. PETRA And ever since, it hasn't led me astray. SEBASTIAN Petra, I can't remember the last time I had such a relaxing afternoon. PETRA Thank you, Your Highness. I did as well. You made it feel very effortless. SEBASTIAN What a wonderful description. But I know what you mean. PETRA let's hope it can continue. PETRA Thank you. KATE So how'd it go? Two dates down. Is there a third one coming up? Maybe a Jubilee Ball? SEBASTIAN Quite possibly. If anything does happen, you'll be the first person I tell. KATE But things are going well with Petra then. SEBASTIAN They are. She's quite a woman. KATE Butterflies? SEBASTIAN I've been trying to take your advice and not overthink everything, but I would say that we are definitely headed in the right direction. KATE Oh, good. I'm glad to hear it. SEBASTIAN Kate. KATE Yes? SEBASTIAN I know when we first met, I was a tad skeptical to your methods and beliefs. KATE No! You know, I never would have known. SEBASTIAN Maybe very skeptical. But through your determination, you have slowly opened my eyes and turned me into something of a believer. KATE From baby steps to giant leaps. SEBASTIAN Thank you, Kate. KATE I'm just doing my job. KATE Good night. BRITNEY Hey, Kate, the Jubilee Ball is in a few hours! Hey, how come you're still in bed? KATE I'm in love with Sebastian. BRITNEY Yeah. KATE What do you mean, yeah? Is it obvious? BRITNEY Yeah. KATE Does everybody know? KATE Oh, my gosh! Do you think he knows? Oh, no, no, no, no! This cannot be happening! BRITNEY Why not? KATE Because this is what I do. KATE Because I'm a professional! At least I was a professional until last night. He kissed my hand, and everything just went-- BRITNEY Wait! He kissed you? KATE No, he kissed my hand. And it was to thank me for introducing him to Petra, the woman that we found, the woman that he loves. BRITNEY Okay. KATE He loves her! KATE Not me! BRITNEY Just because you're the Queen of Hearts doesn't mean you don't get to have one. Besides, it's not really your fault. You have a 98.5% compatibility index with him. KATE What?! Why did you tell me that?! BRITNEY Sorry. I was just so curious. Kate, you can't leave these feelings bottled up inside. KATE Yes, I can, and I intend to because I told Sebastian that I want him to be happy. And I really mean it. BRITNEY Listen. You always tell our clients that they have to let their guard down if they wanna fall in love. Maybe it's time that you do. KATE He's just invited me to join him as he introduces Petra to the king. BRITNEY Oh. Well, what are you gonna do? PETRA Your Majesty, you seem to love the outdoors as much as your son. KING EDWARD I wish I could say I was active as he is. SEBASTIAN He's being modest. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. KING EDWARD His mother and I used to often come to this very bridge just to bask in natural splendor. They say the heart may heal, but the scar never goes away. SEBASTIAN Like Mother, Petra is a supporter of the arts and a humanitarian. PETRA I believe it's my duty to use my title and position to help those less fortunate. KING EDWARD Ah, putting the "noble" into "nobility." Petra, will you excuse us for a moment? PETRA Certainly, Your Majesty. KING EDWARD So? KING EDWARD She's an utter delight, Sebastian. Seems positively taken with you. Tell me, could you see her as your future queen? SEBASTIAN This is all so new to me, and I'm still trying to work things through. But I won't lie to you. My head is in a bit of a spin. KING EDWARD Love has a way of doing that. At times it makes fools of us all. But the real fool is the one who fails to heed its calling. KATE Hey. Whoa! What happened? VICTOR One of the workers found some rot in the attic space. They sent an investigator to check it out. BRITNEY Well, how bad is it? LORAINE Worse than anyone could imagine. There's so much structural damage, the place is being deemed unsafe. RUDY Unsafe? How? LORAINE The roof is in danger of collapse. So until repairs are made, we have no choice but to shut down. RUDY What? You can't let that happen! Dad, Prince Sebastian promised to help us. VICTOR Yes, and he has. But some things are out of even his control. RUDY Well, if he can't help us, no one can. LORAINE No, let me go talk to him. KATE Isn't there anything Sebastian can do? VICTOR Well, he's trying to convince the Board of Governors, but they won't budge. BRITNEY But he's the prince. VICTOR Yes, and this is a constitutional monarchy, which means that Parliament controls all the properties in the kingdom. KATE I just can't imagine Sebastian letting all this slip through his hands. VICTOR His hands are tied. BRITNEY Let me guess. Your prince awaits? KATE Yes, and impatiently. Excuse me. KATE You wanted to see me, Your Highness? SEBASTIAN Yes. KATE I realize I was missing today. SEBASTIAN And at a crucial juncture of my romantic future. KATE I'm sorry. I didn't think it was my place. SEBASTIAN I needed you there at the introduction to the king. I'm sorry if that sounded cross. It's... Ohh! My head is spinning. KATE Why? I thought things were going well with Petra. SEBASTIAN They were. They are. But come on, Kate, I'm about to make the biggest decision of my life. KATE Yes, and I've given you everything I can. I've given you the personality indexes, and the charts and chemistry, and beyond that, it's really just up to how you feel inside. SEBASTIAN You're the expert. I need your advice. Kate, just... tell me what to do. KATE I can't. Sebastian, even if I wanted to, I'm your matchmaker. That's my job. I want what's right for you. SEBASTIAN I thought you'd say that. Well, then. I've made up my mind. Tomorrow at the Jubilee Ball, I'm going to propose to Petra. KATE That's wonderful. Congratulations. KATE Victor! VICTOR Miss. The celebration's about to start. Shouldn't you be getting dressed? KATE Yes, I'm just gonna go do that, but I have a favor to ask of you first. VICTOR Anything for our queen of hearts. KATE Can you see this gets to Petra, please? I want her to have it for the celebration. VICTOR Perhaps you'd prefer to give it to her yourself. KATE No, no, I don't wanna distract her. I'm sure she has plenty on her mind. VICTOR As do we all, with a huge announcement from the prince in the offing. KATE Yes, yes. VICTOR I'll make sure Lady Petra gets this with your best wishes. KATE Thank you. You're a good man, Victor. SEBASTIAN Love the look. A little casual, but very American. KATE Yeah. Actually, uh, this is kinda the real me. I have to admit, I realized I've been hiding too. I've been trying so hard to live up to expectations and be this perfect, put together, has all the answers, New York know-it-all woman, and, um, I'm just... not. SEBASTIAN I know the feeling. How do I look? Is it okay? It's not too buttoned up? KATE No, you look amazing. I mean... SEBASTIAN Thank you. KATE Yeah, you look great. So are you excited? SEBASTIAN Yes, oh, yes, and a little anxious, but I think that that's... that's expected. KATE Yeah, I think so. You'll work through that. I have no doubt. KATE I should go slip into something way less comfortable. please do. SEBASTIAN Kate? KATE Yes? SEBASTIAN I know I said this to you before, SEBASTIAN but I... I really am very-- KATE I know. So go off to your happily ever after! BRITNEY Hey! You're those kids from that New York City wedding. Let me guess. Your mom has friends in the monarchy? PARIS No, but Lando does. BRITNEY Oh. SEBASTIAN Quite the turnout, Father. Congratulations, by the way. KING EDWARD Thank you, my boy. Oh, here comes your soon-to-be betrothed now. PETRA Your Majesty. Your Highness. SEBASTIAN Petra, you look stunning. PETRA They're butterflies. Do you like it? It was a gift from your matchmaker. SEBASTIAN How very thoughtful of her. Where is Kate, by the way? I'd like to thank her. PETRA I'm not sure, Your Highness. Perhaps we should take our places? SEBASTIAN I'll be right there. Britney, have you seen Kate? BRITNEY I'm sure she's somewhere around here, Your Highness. SEBASTIAN I see. Do you know exactly where I might find her? PAGE May I have everyone take their places, please? TRAIN ANNOUNCER Once again, platform four, service to Zurich and Geneva boarding now. TRAIN ANNOUNCER May I have your attention, please? The train tasking for Skipton International Airport will be delayed by approximately 25 minutes. SEBASTIAN I would like to welcome everyone to this year's Jubilee Celebration, honoring the 30 years that my father has spent on the throne. As your prince, I have had both the blessing and the curse of growing up before your eyes And with the help of a very special person, I am confident that you will see a new side emerge. First, I would like to vow to continue my work with charities both abroad and here upon our own soil. I am thrilled to report that Parliament has agreed favorably to my passionate plea to restore the community center to its former glory. MAN Hear, hear! VICTOR I'm sure he tipped it. SEBASTIAN Through funds from the Queen Christina grant, next spring, in her honor,it will be rechristened as the Queen Christina Community Center. MAN Hear, hear! SEBASTIAN My parents were, and still are, a shining example for me. Opening my heart not just to the importance of charity, but to that of love. WOMAN Very nice! WOMAN When's the wedding? BRITNEY Text Message Sebastian is looking all over for you. What do you want me to do??? KATE Oh! KATE Your Majesty. What are you doing here? You're supposed to be at the Jubilee Ball. KING EDWARD As you are. KATE I Yes. I'm sorry, I can't. KING EDWARD You seem to have developed a fondness for my son. KATE Yes. I'm sorry. I assure you that was not intentional. KING EDWARD Well, then now I'm confused. I thought we had an agreement. KATE We did. I fulfilled my obligation. KING EDWARD Then why do you think I came down here on the night of the Royal Jubilee? KATE I don't know. KING EDWARD Because, my dear, you promised me to help find my son his happily ever after, and I believed you. LORAINE Your Highness. Thank you. You have no idea what this means to the community. SEBASTIAN Oh, I think I have some idea. RUDY Maybe you could speak at one of our after school classes. SEBASTIAN I'd be delighted, Rudy. VICTOR Your Highness, I haven't seen the king since the dedication. SEBASTIAN Neither have I, Victor. He seems conspicuously absent for some reason. Along with PETRA Kate? Let's go. PETRA I'm sorry, Your Highness, I couldn't help but notice you were looking for her. Perhaps we should talk? SEBASTIAN Yes. PETRA I get the sense that this thing between us may not be what we first imagined. SEBASTIAN As much as I've been trying to convince myself otherwise, I think you're right. PETRA Please don't misunderstand me. You're a wonderful man. We've so much in common. SEBASTIAN As friends. PETRA As-- As friends. Because we're missing that one key ingredient. PETRA I think you should keep it. It can remind you that when you do meet that special someone, never let her go. KING EDWARD This year marks the 30th anniversary of my taking the throne. I was a mere lad, only a bit older than my son is now.The only difference is that I had already met and married the love of my life. Those who knew her would say Queen Christina would light up the room the moment she entered it. KING EDWARD I must confess, the moment we met, she took my breath away. Ours was a love I will forever cherish. SEBASTIAN You look wonderful. KATE Thank you. SEBASTIAN Is everything all right? KATE I don't know. Did something happen with Petra? SEBASTIAN We realized that we're not in love. Just friends. KATE I see. So... what now? SEBASTIAN I'm not sure. I... I have a huge announcement to make, and... I don't know what to say. KING EDWARD I cannot adequately express what these past 30 years have meant to me, serving this sovereign nation. But it gives me great solace to know that when the time comes to pass the torch, Prince Sebastian will continue to lead us to greatness. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present your humble prince. KATE Speak from your heart. KING EDWARD Go on, my son. Make me proud. SEBASTIAN My father and I had an agreement that tonight I would make a monumental announcement. The problem is... that I don't know what exactly that is... at the moment. The truth is, I'm in love. I just don't know if she feels the same way about me as I do her. But if there's one thing I have learned about love is that you have to take the leap. So here I go. Kate. KATE Yes? SEBASTIAN It's you that gives me butterflies. It's you that I can't get out of my mind. It's you that I truly love. SEBASTIAN Please give me your hand and make me the happiest man on Earth. Kate? Will you marry me? KATE Yes, Your Highness. LYRICS Baby, baby, baby, let's get married You know I love you Baby, baby, baby, let's get married And know you love me too You're the one, and you've always known it Baby, baby, baby, let's get married