All language subtitles for A Royal Surprise

Riles?

Have you heard anything
about the expansion loan?

Yeah, Mr. Green actually
just called and said he would

let me know in a few days.

I'm so excited about
what I could possibly

do with additional space.

You deserve it.

We deserve it.

We are a team.

Yeah.

Well, hello, you.

Hey.

Is it lunch already?

Yeah.

Looks like you need a
bit of help over there.

Yeah, I actually might need
two more tables set up.

Chess night is growing.

Oh, that's amazing, babe.

Things are really
taking off then?

Yeah, it's really helping
the kids' confidence.

And the parents really love
it, too, so it's a win-win.

That is so true.

It did help me, too,
back in the day.

You know how to play chess?

Is that a question?

Yes.

Do you know how to play chess?

OK, challenge accepted.

Bring it on then.

Let's go grab this lunch,
and let's come back

and settle this.

OK.

All right, then.

Here we go.

Do I know how to play chess.

Are you kidding me?

Here we go.

Right.

What do we have?

Got some fruits.

It's you.

Some chocolates.

All right.

And tuna on rye.

You're amazing.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Yes, you're welcome.

I forgot your book.

Sorry.

It finally came,
and I forgot it.

No, no, no, it's OK.

I'll come in, and I'll pay for
it like everybody else does.

I don't want any
special favors just

'cause I'm dating the boss.

Well, I think dating
the boss is exactly

when you get special treatment.

Oh, you really know
how to get to my heart.

This is good, baby.

The perks of love.

Yes, and there are many.

So how was your morning?

Better than yesterday.

Yeah?

Still recovering.

Yeah, those rejection
emails are the worst.

They're horrible.

Can't stand them.

Yeah, but you know,
you're really special.

It's a hard industry
to break into,

and you just keep
cracking at it.

So is the owner of one of the
few Black-owned independent

bookstores in LA I'll take it.

Thank you.

You're so cute when you blush.

I'm not blushing.

You're not?

No.

Sorry.

It's my mother Do not finish
the dessert, Stevenson.

I can't promise you that.

Hello, mother.

Is everything OK?

You will definitely see me.

I am not missing
it for the world.

Hello?

Hi, yes.

This is Riley Stevenson.

Hi, Mr. Green.

And remember, I am
bringing a girlfriend over.

Yeah, have you heard anything
about the expansion loan yet?

Her name is Riley.

Oh.

Oh.

OK, I see.

No, I understand.

OK.

Thank you.

OK,
ma, I love you.

Bye.

I'll see you.

Bye.

Everything OK?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm just ready to
get into this chocolate.

Right.

Try one.

Mmm.

Oh, yeah.

Mmm.

So listen, you're coming with
me to South Africa, right?

I don't know, Mandla.

That was my mother.

She was checking
in to see if I'm

still coming home for the
anniversary celebration.

I would love for
you to come with me.

I don't know if I can just
up and go to South Africa

right now.

But you can.

All you have to do is say yes.

That's how I imagined it to be.

So you would manage the US
and Canada and, of course,

recommend some UK-based
sub-agents to handle

all the other territories.

Great
We'll get onto it right away.

All right, so we got a deal?

We got a deal.

Cheers.

Later.

Sounded like good news, sir.

Great news, man.

You just need to forward
them the first few chapters

of my book, and if
there's interest,

I may have secured
us some distribution.

Wow.

Yep.

On that celebratory
note, all the plans

are made for your trip home.

I leave tonight
to get everything

ready for your arrival.

Thank you, Sipho.

I'll see you later.

OK.

We are going
to read this book called

"Tell Me the Day Backwards."

Oh, I remember that game, Mama
Bear said as she tucked him in.

You start.

I was chased by bees, and
they were stinging me.

I couldn't run fast enough
to get away from them.

Yes, that's right,
said Mama Bear.

Before that, I discovered
an old, rotten tree stump

with a dusty old beehive
hidden inside it,

and that's when you should
have come and found me,

Mama Bear reminded Timmy.

He should have went
and got his mom, right?

Oh, this room is so cluttered.

We're even outgrowing
the space back here.

Hey.

You gonna tell me what's
really bothering you?

They denied the loan.

Hi, Alex.

Please don't tell me
someone bought the building.

No, we're talking
to another lender.

Next week?

OK, I'll keep you posted.

No, we're not gonna give up.

OK.

Thanks.

Hey.

It'll be all right.

Just have to find a
way to bounce back

and just keep on going
after your dream.

I guess you're right.

Mandla was just talking
about this at lunch.

Not gonna give up.

We're gonna have
that coffee shop.

Yes, we are.

What do they say?

Fourth time's the charm?

Third.

Third.

Or fourth, fifth, sixth?

It doesn't matter.

It's going to happen.

Hey, Mandla.

- You good?
- Yeah, I'm good.

And you?

Yeah.

Hello.

Hey, babe.

What are you doing here?

You forgot your
lunch bag in my car.

Because she can't be without
it tonight, huh, Mandla?

And I wanted to
show you something.

I don't know if she
told you, Sonya,

but Riley here is
coming home with me.

I didn't say yes.

Yeah, she didn't
say yes just yet,

but I'm sure Sonya won't mind
letting you go for a week.

Right, Sonya?

Of course not.

First-class.

Yeah, Sipho used his points.

Personally, I think
that you should

take a break from the store.

Plus, who turns down first-class
tickets to South Africa?

There we go.

Boom.

Settled.

I don't know, guys.

Come on.

No, look at this place.

We have so much
to do around here.

And I just started the
chess club with the kids,

and they're gonna be so
disappointed if I'm not here.

I understand, babe.

I get it, but I just
can't wait for you

to meet my family, especially
now during their wedding

anniversary.

He's got a point.

Can we talk about
this over dinner?

Girl, if you don't
go to South Africa

and meet this man's
family, see if he has

a brother, cousin, something.

I'm trying to get married.

There you go.

Now you have an assignment.

Oh, I forgot.

I got your book.

Yeah, OK. Great.

Thank you.

I just forgot my keys.

Two seconds.

OK.

The
keys are on my desk.

Yeah.

Oh yeah, I just got 'em.

On my way.

I got 'em.

I cannot
believe I am going to Africa.

I know!

You must miss it.

How long has it been
since you've been back?

It's been 15 years?

I miss it a lot.

Aw, Ziggy.

I'm gonna miss you.

But Sonya's gonna take
such good care of you.

Yes.

We're gonna have lots of
fun and eat lots of meat.

Yes you are.

What about this one?

Should I bring it?

A definite no.

You're flying first-class
to South Africa

to meet your boyfriend's family.

You need to step up your game.

I don't know if I can do this.

What am I thinking.

What?

You don't think he's taking
you all the way to South Africa

to meet his family if he's
not thinking of marrying?

I don't know.

We talked about it, but...

Well, there you have it.

Riles.

OK.

Look.

I know you want to
take Stevenson's

Read to the next level.

Expand by buying the
coffee shop next door

and reading to the kids,
and it's gonna happen.

You just have to trust the
process and enjoy the journey.

Everything will unfold
the way it's supposed to.

I know.

You're right.

It's just, I haven't heard
from Bayside Lending.

Just promise me, as soon as they
call you, you will let me know.

Of course.

I promise.

I've got your back.

Have I told you how
much I love you?

No, but you can now.

You're like my family.

Like my sister.

From college roommates to
my biggest support system.

Who would have thought?

Right. OK.

So.

Really?

I mean, no.

This is so fancy.

Mandla's so laid-back.

I can't imagine his family
doing anything this elaborate.

Just because he's laid back,
it doesn't mean his family is.

What does your mom say?

Better to have and not need?

Than need and not have.

There you go.

You're going to South Africa!

I'm going to South Africa!

There. There they are.

Hey.

Get in here.

Oh, you're always
my little brother

no matter how old you get.

And you must be
Riley, the lovely lady

who stole my brother's heart.

Yes.

Thank you.

And you must be Nandi.

Yes.

I've heard so much about you.

It's so nice to meet you.

Oh, get in here.

Nice to meet you.

You made it well? Sure.

In all the stories that
you've heard about me,

I'm sure he told you about
how I beat him in everything,

including boxing.
- Oh, OK?

Is that so?

OK.

You do know I let you beat
me all those years, right?

Oh please, we all know you're
a lover, not a fighter.

Nice to see you, Ms. Riley.

Yeah.

I didn't know you were coming.

Oh, I wouldn't miss
a good party even

if it is 10,000 miles away.

Oh, yeah.

I thought you said this
was a small celebration?

Yeah.

It is.

It is.

Let's get going.
- Shall we?

Yeah.

All
right, ladies first.

- I love your outfit.
- Oh, I love yours.

I love yours.

You look so cute.

Are you guys hungry?

Yes, starving.

How about... she's
saying yeah, like yeah!

Oh, yeah.

Oh, definitely.

What is that?

You'll love it.

I'll tell you all
about it in the car.

Thank you.

You got the bags?

Got it.

OK.

So shisanyama is
a gathering place

of up-and-coming urban
professionals wanting

to reconnect with their
roots and the township

residents looking for company
and a place to eat and drink.

You'll love it.

Here we are.

All right.

Shall we?

Yep.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Sipho.

Yeah?

- Name it.
- You know it.

Yes.

Walls pop go.

You know.

We're gonna find a table, OK?

OK, cool.

Thank you.

Oh, this looks amazing.

This is so good.

Home sweet home.

That is chakalaka.

So it's like baked
beans with green beans,

and carrots, and a whole
lot of other stuff.

It's hot, though.

And this is pap.

You guys call it what? Grits?

- Grits.
- Yeah.

Yeah.

Grits is softer, isn't it?

Pap?

This is
why people come home.

Do you like that?

We eat in this manner.

We all share.

You take a little bit

With our hands.

Eat with your hands.

So what do you think?

It's really good.

Yeah.

Mandla tells me you
own a bookstore?

Yes, I do.

That's fantastic.

Is that how you guys met?

Yes, but it's actually
Sipho's doing.

He's pretty much
responsible for this.

What you see in front of you.

Yeah.

So here's a story.

He went to the bookstore to get
me a book, but he forgot it.

And of course, somebody
had to get the book.

Yes.

So he came in, and
he was so handsome.

But he just made me laugh.

He's so funny, and...

And I've been
smiling ever since.

So that's how I knew.

From that day, I could
never get my mind off her.

I couldn't stop thinking
about her and yeah.

I'm glad I went
to get that book.

Beautiful story.

Yeah.

This is a vibe.

This is my jam.

Oh, boy.

Here we go again.

I want to join that guy.

This is not LA!

Oh my gosh.

I wanna join in.

Yes.

Come.

I had so much fun.

Listen.

Um, I need to tell
you something.

Right now in the middle
of a parking lot?

Can it wait?

OK, lovebirds.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Guess it'll have to.

Wow.

Are you kidding me?

Um, hey, listen.

There's something I
want to talk to you...

No.

We need to talk about this.

Mandla, are you rich?

Wait.

You didn't answer my question.

Um.

Yeah, you know, there's
some wealth in the family.

It's complicated, baby.

Let's get inside.

OK?

Oh, we're so happy to
have you home, sir.

It's so good to
be home, brother.

Wealthy enough for a butler.

Barney, this is, um, Riley.

Riley, an absolute pleasure.

Nice to meet you.

Oh, they didn't have
to take my bags.

I could have done that myself.

Oh, but they do, ma'am.

It's just Riley.

Yeah.

Shall we?

Riley.

Riley?

Riley.

Home sweet home.

Hey, Riley?

I know it's been a long
day, so how's about I

take you to your bedroom?

So that we can save the
introductions for tomorrow.

- OK.
- OK?

Hold on.

Excuse me.

Do you mind if I say goodnight
to the love of my life

before you whisk her away?

OK. Yeah.

If I may?

Be my guest.

Thank you.

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't know where to start.

I'm sorry.

I mean, this is
definitely like nothing

I've ever experienced before.

But, um, I don't
judge you for it.

You don't?

No.

Just no more surprises, OK?

Yes.

No more surprises.

I love you.

I love you, too.

I'm happy you're here.

See you in the morning?

All right.

Good night, guys.

All yours.

Up you go.

Watch your step.

Goodnight.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know anyone
was down here I'm Riley.

I'm Mandla's...

Ah, Mandla's friend
from the States.

Yes.

Um, and you must be Mrs. Amitu.

I'm sorry.

My body's still on
Pacific time, so I

just came to get some water
'cause I was thirsty and snack.

You have plenty of
water in your suite.

Oh, I... I didn't know.

OK.

Well, goodnight.

Did you say mansion?

Yes, because that's
where I'm at.

In the guest suite of a mansion.

How.

I don't know.

Dude, I am still
taking it all in.

So much for a simple life in LA.

So what's up?

Did you hear from
Bayside Lending?

No, but I got a little
call from your realtor.

From Alex?

Did someone buy the building?

He said that an Angel
Investor bought the building

next door for your coffee shop.

He said what?

Someone bought the building.

Yes, and it's yours!

I know.

He said he's gonna give me
more information tomorrow,

but it's done.

You now own the
building next door.

I don't even know what to say.

Who would do that, Sonya?

We need to know.

Please ask Alex to do
whatever you can to find out,

so that we can
set up a repayment

schedule with the investor.

I did my research, and Angel
Investors are just that.

Angels.

They don't want any of the
recognition or their money

back.

OK, fine.

I'll talk to Alex.

This is just the wildest
news I have heard in forever.

I...

OK, listen.

You go enjoy yourself,
and I'll get back to you

as soon as I hear anything, OK?

I definitely will.

Come in.

Ah, there she is.

Good morning, my love.

Oh, good morning.

How do you always look
so good in the morning?

Oh, I'll take that.

Listen, um, I came to
tell you that breakfast

will be served in a half hour.

Oh.

Served?

Yes, served.

OK.

Well, I better go get
showered for this fantasy

that I'm living in.

Something's different
about you this morning.

Really?

How so?

I don't know.

You just have that extra
sparkle in your eye,

and I don't think I've
ever seen that before.

Must be the bed.

I mean, I haven't slept
this good in my whole life.

You need to stop.

We'll see you downstairs.

Angel Investor?

I could definitely
get used to this.

Morning.

Oh, good morning.

Sorry, I was just
looking for breakfast.

You're a little
ways off, my dear.

You must be Mandla's friend.

Yes.

And you must be his dad.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Amitu.

Nice meeting you, too.

Please don't mind all of this.

It's a hobby my wife and I
share since we got married.

I was actually just noticing
what a great author he is.

All of his books are about
historical vintage planes

except for one.

My dad used to build model
planes but nothing like this.

Do you fly?

Not as much as we used to.

Oh, there you are.

Hey, hey, son.

Father.

Look at you.

You just keep getting younger.

You guys are trying
to make me look old.

I see
you've met Riley.

You didn't
tell me that your dad

loved to build model planes.

The man loves planes.

Look at this place.

I see nothing's changed.

We better get to breakfast
before Cook has our hide.

Yes.

Good to see you.

I'll be right behind you.

All right.

Welcome, Riley.

Thank you.

You ready to meet the family?

Mother.

It's so great to see you.

It's so great to
see you, too, son,

but you do look awfully tired.

Is America stressing you out?

Everything's fine, mom.

In fact, couldn't be better.

I want you to meet someone.

This is Riley.

We've met.

Well...

It appears your friend
needed to quench her thirst

in the middle of the night and
thought it suitable to drink

from the kitchen tap.

It's OK, babe.

I'll... I'll get Barney to
show you where the fridge is.

That's where you
get all your water.

Well, it's a pleasure to
meet you again, Mrs. Amitu.

This is a beautiful
home you have here.

I've heard so much about you.

It's nice to finally get
to meet you in-person.

That's very interesting when
we've recently heard about you.

No.

No, that's not it, mom.

I did mention that I'm bringing
Riley over for the celebration.

Thank you.

Well, happy wedding anniversary.

40 years?

That's amazing.

What's your secret?

Well, it isn't much of a secret.

The first and most important
rule of any marriage,

royal or ordinary,
is the blessing

of your parents, my dear.

Riley.

Son.

Father.

Morning, my love.

I missed you this morning.

Hello, hello.

Look who it is.

King Lou himself.

You sit right next to Riley.

Such a big boy now, Nandi.

Thank you.

So, Riley, did you
sleep well last night?

That bed is like nothing
I've ever slept on before.

I'm glad.

We're so happy you're joining
us for our anniversary.

I'm so happy to be part
of the celebration.

Thank you so much
for including me.

My son tells me you
have a bookstore?

Yes, um, my parents
opened it when I was five.

Five?

Well, my little champ
over here's also five.

Isn't that right, boy?

Oh.

Such a fun age, isn't it?

After school, I would
go and help my parents

restock the shelves
with the books,

and then they gave me
more responsibility.

And now, I run it.

And doing an incredible
job at it if I might add.

And, you know, it's beautiful.

It's innovative.

Oh, and she's actually expanding
to opening up a coffee shop.

That's right.

We're opening up a
coffee shop next door

to increase foot traffic
and grow the business.

I want everyone to come
in, and read a book,

and enjoy their
favorite cup of coffee.

Oh, wow.

That's really impressive, Riley.

Right?

I hear through the grapevine
that a certain somebody around

this table likes to read?

You do, Luyanda?

Well, maybe when
you come to visit,

you can participate
in the kid's corner?

Oh, absolutely.

Yes.

The older kids read
to the younger kids,

and we even opened
up a chess club.

Would you like to visit the
kid's corner sometime, baby?

Good morning, everyone.

How's my favorite royal
family doing this morning?

Good morning, Queen Nobantu.

King Chidike.

And how's my
daughter-in-law to be doing?

Mom.

Riley?

Riley.

Ayanda.

Please, sit.

Luyanda, why don't you go
with Cook to the kitchen

to get his treat?

Riley!

Riley.

Riley.

Hey.

Hey.

Please,
let me explain.

What?

What is there to explain?

You didn't tell me
about your background.

That woman just addressed your
parents as King and Queen.

Did she find out?

Mm-hmm.

And mother is just
complicating things.

Yeah, and your mom?

She just... Sorry, the queen.

She just called her
daughter-in-law.

This is what I want
to talk to you about.

Why didn't you ever mention
that you were royalty?

And that you had already
found your princess?

No.

Your Highness.

But Riley.

I'm glad you're here, though.

Mandla's gonna need you.

You know, I tried to warn him,
but he just doesn't listen.

He's never been good
at taking advice.

Riley.

Riley, please.

Mandla.

I should have just told her.

We're just gonna have to let
Riley digest all of this.

OK?

What is Ayanda doing here?

And will the arrangements
for the celebration?

Everything's going
perfectly fine.

I knew you were
the perfect choice.

Mandla.

It's so good to see you.

You look great.

Do you want to tell
her what's going on?

Can I speak to you in private?

What's going on?

It's Mandla.

He's been lying this whole time.

He's not only
rich, he's royalty.

He's what?

Yeah, his mom and dad
are King and Queen.

Mandla's a prince?

Yeah, he's a prince who's
already found his princess.

No.

Can't be.

Yeah.

I met her today at breakfast.

Now I'm just wondering what
the heck am I doing here?

I need to leave this place.

Wait.

There... There must
be an explanation.

I think you should
talk to him first.

Riles?

It's not like Mandla to
do something like this.

Talk to him first before
making any rash decisions.

What is
she doing here, mother?

How dare you bring shame
on the name of this family.

Bring shame?

It's a birthright, a
privilege that many

would love to be born into.

And it's you conceal
it from the world

and tarnished it
by bringing home

some American girl
who understands

nothing about our customs.

Are you really going to
allow him to disgrace

our family like this?

My love, I see no disgrace in
our son following his heart.

We said we'd raise
them differently,

allow them the space
for self-discovery.

You've already given him
far too much freedom.

You know your mother well, son.

But bear with her.

It's a lot of change you're
bringing to the family.

Handle it with care.

Riley?

Riley, can we talk?

Riley, please.

I am sorry, OK?

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I feel like I don't
even know you.

What are you talking about?

Of course you know me.

You know me better than
anyone in this house.

Riley, please.

Listen.

Riley.

Just stop.

I was stupid.

I should have said something.

I'm... I'm sorry.

Riley, just... Riley, stop.

Riley, stop.

Riley, where are you going?

And what about that woman?

Just stop.

Listen.

Stop.

Stop for a second.

Please.

Can you just sit down, so I
can explain myself to you?

I'll tell you everything
you want to know.

Please.

Ayanda's my ex.

Your most recent ex?

My only ex.

When I was a teenager, we
dated for a couple of years,

and it didn't work.

So I called it off.

That's all it is.

But that still doesn't
explain why she's here now.

She's working for my mother.

That's all I know, Riley.

That's it.

Riley.

Don't.

Riley, please.

I love only you.

Now the third mouse, who was
busy exploring the elephant's

piped ear, said, oh, boy.

What are we gonna do now?

That's really silly,
said the elephant.

How dare you invite six
mice into this house?

Hey.

I noticed that Luyanda
seems introverted,

but he's really not.

If that makes sense.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Ever since his father
died, he's just seemed

to go into a deeper shell.

I'm the only one here
who talks to him.

That's when he
can get a word in.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

My parents died a few years ago.

I can't even begin to imagine
how a boy his age must feel.

I'm so sorry, Riley.

I would love to help if I can.

Thank you.

I'd absolutely love that.

Come on.

Oh,
it's OK, everybody.

Let's go back to the farm.

We cannot find our friend.

We'll come back tomorrow, and
maybe Luyanda can help us.

Right, boy?

Hey, guys.

Hey.

And how are you today, Luyanda?

My boy, can you please
say hi to Riley?

OK.

Come on.

Let's go get you a treat.

Well done, boy.

Thank you for reading with me.

You're still a champ!

Thank you, uncle.

Hey, you.

Hey.

I got a date planned for you.

Oh yeah?

Oh really.

Oh.

Yes.

What about this one?

We've been doing this
thing called life together.

Baby, it's been a dream.

I could really see me
loving you forever,

and this king needs a queen.

And now it's time
to show you, show

you, show you a
different part of me,

a part you've never seen.

I'd really like to show
you, show you, show you

a place that I call home.

So honey, now you know.

This is me.

This is me.

This is me.

Oh yeah.

Baby, I'ma show you.

These are awesome.

Have you found anything?

Yeah, actually, can
I get these two?

Two cappuccinos.

There you go, my angle.

Thank you so much.

Yeah.

Pleasure's all mine.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Feels so good to be back here.

Really does.

Barney and I used to
come here as kids.

Really?

Yeah.

Barney, your butler?

Yeah.

His father was the
butler until he retired.

He was the man that would
bring us out here on weekends.

It was really special.

In fact, we were so mischievous,
we caused so much trouble.

We would disappear.

We would run away
from him and hide.

Yeah, he was a good man.

I needed to get away, and
I think he understood that.

This is so perfect.

For you?

No, silly, for Luyanda.

I take it back.

I take it back.

The death of his dad
has really impacted him.

Yeah.

I guess Nandi told you?

Yeah.

Yeah.

How about this for your dad?

Think he'll like it?

- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah?

Oh, yeah.

He's got a great collection.

You know, growing up, my parents

would build model planes.

Later on, flying vintage
planes became a hobby for them.

My dad and I, we used
to build model planes.

Growing up, I was
the only child,

so I was like the
son my dad never had

and his little princess.

I mean, you know not.

OK.

- Oh my gosh.
- Yeah.

Came out of your mouth.

Salude, princess.

I lost my father, too.

So I know it hurts, right?

So I have a sense of
knowing how you must feel.

But I want you to know
that he loves you,

and he's always
right here with you.

What's this?

My heart.

A child after my own heart.

Ah, your Highness.

Ah, no need for
formalities, my dear.

I got you something
if that's OK.

Absolutely.

I hope you like it.

Here you go.

Oh my goodness, I've been
looking for this book.

Really?

Yes.

It's the last book he wrote
before his fatal accident.

Yeah.

Well, I'm glad I was just
able to contribute something

to your incredible collection.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey, Luyanda.

Why don't you go get
cleaned up for supper?

Oh, look at him run.

Look at him run.

Look at him run.

To the left!

Well, I guess I...

Now please, no rush.

Luyanda, he's such a sweet boy.

We have a lot in common.

I overheard.

I'm sorry about your parents.

It's hard enough
losing one, but both?

It's unimaginable.

Yeah.

Until you're faced with it.

But, um, my best friend and
Mandla, they've been a godsend.

So, I'm very grateful.

I'm also sorry
about the incident

from the other morning.

You didn't deserve that.

Thank you.

Are you sure you
don't want me to reschedule

the formalities, your majesty?

It's your anniversary.

You don't want to overdo it.

You're right.

There is a lot going on.

Mother, you wanted to see me?

Perhaps I should come
back a bit later?

No.

Please excuse us,
dear, and thank you.

I couldn't have handled
all those details

without your
methodical approach.

Mandla.

It's always so good to see you.

Likewise.

Have a seat, son.

Everything OK?

Everything's fine.

The arrangements are
moving along swiftly,

and Ayanda's handling
everything like the diligent

princess she could be.

That's great news.

My only concern is you and
this fantasy you created

with your American friend.

You mean Riley.

Breaks my heart and
it'll break yours, too,

if you don't face the facts.

And what are the facts, mother?

Riley seems like a
wonderful goal, Mandla...

She's an amazing woman.

You would love her, mother,
if only you would...

But you are a prince, and
some day, you shall be king.

And you need a strong
woman by your side.

One who understands our
customs and traditions.

One who loves and
will serve our people.

Ayanda has all these
qualities and more.

Ayanda is your choice, mother.

Not mine.

I made my choice.

Her name is Riley
Stevenson, and I love her.

I'm sorry to
disappoint you, mother,

but this is hard for me, too.

Your father's getting old.

Now's the time for
you to stay home

and acquire as much
knowledge as you can

get while he's still with us.

I'll speak to father.

But as for Ayanda?

We're history, mother.

Hey, I was wondering if
you could help me review

the plans for the celebration?

There's just so
much to decide from.

I'm starting to doubt
my own judgment.

Yes, I would love to.

- Really?
- Yes.

Great.

Thanks.

And it's not much, it's just
a few options that the event

planner sent to Barney.

So.

Yes, I'd be happy to help.

Great.

When it was my parents'
13th wedding anniversary,

I made sure it was the
event of a lifetime.

That lifetime didn't happen.

Shortly after we celebrated, um,
they got into a car accident.

Riley, that's terrible.

I'm so sorry.

So I get why this day
is so important to you.

Maybe after the
success of the party,

your mom will start to
like me a little bit.

Well, on that note,
here's what I had in mind.

Yeah.

Check it out.

What do you think?

Oh.

It's really pretty.

Yeah?

Yeah.

I like the muted
and beige colors.

OK.

OK.

It's very mature.

But you know what?

I think it would be nice
to have some pop of color,

make it a little
bit more vibrant.

OK.

Yeah.

All right.

Definitely gonna
keep that in mind.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, and Luyanda really
loved the book that you

got for him, so thank you.

Oh my gosh, that
makes me so happy.

He asked if you could
read him a bedtime story,

if that's OK with you?

Yes.

Really?

Yeah.

OK, great.

I'm gonna give him a quick bath,
and then you can do your thing.

OK.

Thank you.

I'm eagerly anticipating
the day your second book

will grace these shelves.

Publishing is a tricky
business, father.

One that not even
royalty can make easier.

Not that I've tried doing it.

I know you haven't.

Since you were a young boy,
you refused using your royalty

for personal advancement.

This isn't something you
learned from your mother and I,

but a trait that I think
will make you a better leader

than any king in our life.

You know, father,
since returning home,

I've only felt like I'm
bringing shame to this family.

By bringing an
American girl home?

Please.

Son.

You realize that
one day should you

become a father that there is
no formula to raising a prince?

You've always been
curious about the world,

tested the boundaries.

We've encouraged it.

In your childhood, your mother
more than I, believe it or not.

But son, we are aging
now, and sometimes, we

question the decisions
we've made, both as parents

and as king and queen.

Never allow your
mother and my fears

to stop you from living
a life of integrity.

Integrity to who, father?

To our people?

Integrity to yourself.

Now, are you going to help me
finish building this plane?

Where do I start again?

You tell me.

The beginning is what
you would always say.

In the beginning.

Let's find the chickens.

Where are the chickens?

How many chickens are there?

Two.

Yes, there's two chickens.

Where's the bear?

Right there.

Grizzly bear.

A grizzly bear.

What sound does the
grizzly bear make?

Rawr.

Rawr.

Oh my goodness.

It sounds so scary.

Oh my gosh, it's so big.

It's gonna get me.

It's gonna get me.

Oh no.

Where's the tiger?

Oh my gosh.

Well done.

Thank you.

That was good.

That is one way to see
sunny South Africa.

I'm really enjoying
South Africa.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Well, OK.

You seem surprised I said that.

Yeah.

More like relieved
that you said that.

With all the drama, my
mother, Ayanda in this house.

I just didn't expect
to hear you say that.

So I'm a happy guy.

So, babe.

Tell me.

Could you imagine
yourself living here?

I may have to return one day.

I don't know, Mandla.

I mean...

You don't know?

I would love to, but...

But?

Right now, my biggest dreams
are tied to the bookstore,

and it's not just
any other bookstore.

It's founded by my parents.

So if I neglected it, it would
feel like neglecting them.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, you're right.

I get it.

Well, you know what?

I would never expect you to
leave Stevenson's for me.

But I, on the other
hand, would gladly

let all of this go for you.

Really?

Really.

Yeah.

I'd do it.

I can't believe how much
better you've actually gotten.

Thank you very much.

It's beautiful.

I enjoy being there.

I mean, I enjoyed being
back here with you.

Well, we're happy
to have you back.

Oh.

Look who's here.

That was good.

That was really good.

It was.

Thank you so much.

Have you told Riley that
we waltz at these events?

You waltz?

I... I do.

I know. I know.

It sounds a bit...

Prehistoric?

Ancient?

Yeah.

I'm actually good at
prehistoric and ancient.

I am.

He is.

Yes, thank you.

A second witness. Yeah, right?

Absolutely.

There we go.

Oh my gosh.

You sound like you
don't believe me.

No, I don't believe you.

Let's
make her believe.

Yeah?

I'll get the music. MANDLA
AMITU: Cue the music.

Yes.

Madam?

No, I...

- Welcome.
- I can't.

No, I'm gonna sit this one out.

No, you're not gonna
sit this one out.

I can't.

You're gonna come.

I'm ready.

Postures up.

Oh my gosh.

Yeah.

OK.

OK.

Left foot first.

Follow my right foot,
and we make a square.

OK.
- OK.

Go.

Big strides.

One.

Bring them together
parallel and close the gap.

OK.

Oh, lord.

We're gonna need a prayer.

I told you, I don't
know how to do it.

OK.
- OK.

Just start.

Ready to start again?
- OK.

OK.

So your left foot.

OK.

And then go parallel
with your right.

And then you close the gap.

That's one.

That is step one.

Like how they do it.

Oh, right.

Right.

Exactly like that.

Oh my gosh.

OK.

Well, hello.

Hi.

Um, let me get the music.

No.

You're gonna kill the music?

Sipho, I thought the queen
had scheduled a photo shoot?

It's a little later.

Good.

I don't believe we've had
the pleasure of meeting.

I'm Ayanda, royal event
director and a dear,

dear friend of the queen.

Hi, I'm Riley.

I'm Mandla's girlfriend.

Nice to meet you.

And how do you like
being in South Africa?

It's great.

I'm having a really
great time...

And how's my Manz been doing?

I don't know when last
I heard that name.

I'm fine.

I knew that would loosen you up.

And Manz was Mandla's
name when we were younger.

Mine was Yaya given
to me by Mandla.

I know we've been
apart for months now.

I... Yes.

Yaya.

I mean, Ayanda.

Yeah, but the hostility I
sensed towards me must stop.

I got your text from last
night, and I just figured we...

You text her?

No.

I... Riley.

Point is, we've been
in each other's lives

longer than we've been apart.

Look, I'm likely to be a
part of this family longer.

Whether as a friend or royalty.

Monarchs are complicated,
and choices in most matters

have little to do
with feelings alone.

Mandla, can we please talk this
through after the celebrations?

I'm on your side,
and together, we

can make the best celebration
for the king and the queen.

You look beautiful,
your majesty.

Thank you, dear.

Hello, my love.

You look absolutely beautiful.

Listen, I'm sorry about Ayanda.

I want to talk to you about
what she meant about that text,

but I can't do it
right now 'cause

the family's waiting for us.

Think you can manage a shoot,
and we talk about it later?

Yeah, that's fine.

Thank you.

All right, I'll see you.

OK.

Nice.

Yeah.

What about Riley?

Oh, Riley can
join us after the family

portrait, sweetie.

Can she please join us now?

Well, if that's
what Luyanda wants,

then we shall give it to him.

I don't think
that's a good idea.

Thank you, Ayanda,
but this portrait

is for Luyanda's bedroom.

Isn't that right, big boy?

- Yes.
- Get in here.

Riley, come.

What?

I know this hasn't been easy.

Will that be all?

That will be all.

Just like old times.

Thank you, family, for
helping me complete this.

Looks complicated.

No, grandmother.

This piece goes here.

Yay, but this boy knows.

Let's put it this way.

Ah, there we go.

Good job.

Well done, Lu.

That's my boy.

Let the experts come in here.

You're so good, my boy.

Good job.

OK, let's see.

We need to add
some paint to this.

Lu, you gonna help me?

Which one are we gonna go with?

Yellow or blue?

Yellow and blue.

Yellow and blue?

That's smart.

What color does that make?

The color green.

You're
such a smart boy.

OK.

We'll start with yellow,
and then we'll mix them up.

Sweetheart, why don't you show
Riley what Grandpa taught you?

Riley, do you know
where this goes?

No pressure, Riley.

There we go.

Yeah.

You are pretty
good at this, babe.

You did it, father.

We all did it.

It's perfect.

Just like old
times, huh, mother?

I missed you, son.

You just missed Mandla.

Oh, I was actually looking
to go to the garden.

Come.

Join me.

Would you like some tea?

Oh, yes, please.

Thank you.

Thank you.

My son is quite taken with you.

Why is that?

We love each other.

I don't know.

I'm just a normal girl.

But he's not normal.

He's a prince.

He's been groomed as one.

He told me about, um,
when he was a kid,

Barney's dad would take him
and Barney down to the market

just so he could run
around and be normal.

He reminded me of when we
went to the Dodgers game.

We took the subway, and
Mandla was like a kid.

I mean, he was so wide-eyed
and trying not to let

on that it was his first time.

I didn't really get
his reaction until now.

He just wanted to be normal
and fit in, even on the subway

to a baseball game.

That is true.

Mandla's always wanted to
fit in with the masses.

May I ask you a question?

Did you always want to be queen?

Like every little girl's dream?

Little girl dreams have no
place when you're royal.

You see, I met the king
when I was only 16.

But as young as I
was, I understood

that my role,
first and foremost,

was to serve the nation.

As you and Mandla,
you seem to have

done everything back to front.

It's an approach I have
yet to wrap my head around,

but if I'm being
completely honest,

I don't know if that can
sustain the monarchy.

Thank you so much
for the opportunity

to hear your perspective.

At first, it felt personal,
but now, I realize it's not.

Your majesty, it is time for you

to get ready for your fittings
for tomorrow's celebration.

Hi.

Hey.

This way, ladies.

What... What's all this?

What's going on?

This is all for
you for the party.

For me?

Mm-hmm.

Are you kidding?

OK, you're gonna have
to try all of this one.

I'm next.

Go on.

Have fun.

Tell me
what can this be.

Wonderful and carefree.

Happiness flowing everywhere.

Excited to be here.

Left the rays of the
sun shine over me.

Shine your light, shine your
light, shine your light.

No.

No.

I'm feeling
free shining bright,

shining bright, shining bright.

Wow.

Riley.

This... This is the one.

You look beautiful.

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

You look handsome yourself.

Or should I say princely?

Shall we?

Yes.

It's time to
introduce a special person

to some special people.

Wow.

This is so beautiful.

Oh my goodness, look at this.

Look at you two.

Looking nice. Ching ching.

You look amazing.

Thank you.

So do you. Cheers.

Cheers.

Brother.

Good.

Mm-hmm.

You look lovely.

OK, Mandla, I think you need
to say hello to your guests.

Yes, yes.

You're right.

I do, and I'm seeing
a few familiar faces.

Let me introduce you
to some people, OK?

- OK, good luck.
- All right.

Thank you.

Here we go.

John.

Good to see you, Mandla.

I see you brought the family.

Good.

Good to see you.

I think it's really going well.

Yeah, right?

Good evening.

Hi, Ayanda.

Now, don't you look lovely?

So do you.

Oh, I do.

Thank you.

Oh, you must meet this lady.

Mrs. Tee, a very special lady.

Mrs. Tee.

Mandla.

Oh.

Is your brother introducing
an American to the guests?

He must be so confused.

Please don't cause any
problems for them tonight.

But I'd never do that.

Tonight's all about
the king and his queen.

Sure.

Excuse me.

Mandla here will follow in
the footsteps of his parents.

Oh, yes.

That's very true, Mrs. Tee.

Mrs. Tee over here was my carer
when my mother was at the peak

of her job and her role, and she
couldn't attend to Nandi and I.

She practically raised me.

All the way to boarding
school, she was right there.

So she's a bit biased, right?

Mrs. Tee, thank you so
much for celebrating

this day with my family.

I really missed you.

Me too, Mandla.

Ladies and
gentlemen, if I may?

I'll admit, I'm tempted to hold
your attention a little longer

than necessary if it
means we all appreciate

my new skincare routine.

I do exfoliate.

But on this grand occasion
of the 40th anniversary,

it is my pleasure and
honor to introduce

to you your king and queen.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

The queen and I welcome you all.

It's our pleasure to have you
as part of our 40th wedding

anniversary.

We are so blessed to have
you all in our lives,

and it is an honor to
celebrate with you.

We are also happy to have
all of our family here.

Our son, our daughter,
and you, Riley.

You are family.

Now please, ladies
and gentlemen, let's

raise our glasses to my queen.

Your queen.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Ladies and gentlemen,
let's celebrate.

Yeah.

Oh, it's Sonya.

You know what?

I have to go take this.

- Is everything OK?
- Yeah, no.

Everything is OK.

I just need to go call her.

Can you take that for me?

All right.

Just come back
quickly, OK? 'Cause

we've got the waltz soon.

I'll be back.

I'll see you.

Why didn't they give a name?

The only
thing that Alex sent over

was like a logo or something.

How was that supposed to help?

Yeah, exactly.

I'm
gonna text it to you now.

Maybe you can figure
out who it is?

Yaya, listen.

I know things are a
bit strange between us,

but I just wanted
to say I really

appreciate you connecting
me to your brother

about the bookstore.

That was really nice of you.

It's not a problem.

We've always been
there for each other.

I mean it, Ayanda.

I don't know anyone who would
be willing to do what you did

for someone they didn't know.

Mandla, that's the
thing you don't get.

I'm not just anyone.

What more will it take
for you to see that I

care for you and your family?

Please don't go there.

What about the plans we had?

The dreams we held?

Do those no longer matter?

You will find someone.

Someone who will love you
and adore you, Ayanda.

Someone you can
build a future with.

I'm just not that guy.

16 years, Mandla.

Does that not
count for anything?

It does.

It sure doesn't feel like it.

I feel like the only
one trapped in the past.

I hold those memories, too.

You do?

Mandla, then let's create
more of those memories.

Riley.

Riley!

Excuse me.

Riley.

Riley.

Riley.

Riley.

No, I don't want to see you!

No!

We've been together,
what, three years?

I feel like I don't
even know you!

I am done.

Wait!

No!

I am done!

OK, wait.

I don't want to say anything.

I just want to apologize.

Riley, I am sorry.

Riley, stop.

I saw you kiss her.

There was no kiss.

She leaned into me
and tried to kiss me,

Riley, and nothing happened.

All right?

Riley, I just love you.

You just... You have to start
believing me when I say this,

OK?

And what about the building?

I saw the papers on your desk.

I put 2 and 2 together.

And I figured out that you
could have just come to me with

your problems, but you didn't.

Why didn't you come
to me with this?

Because I didn't want
to have to tell you.

I wanted to do it on my own.

That's important to me.

OK, OK, OK, I understand that.

I understand.

I'm sorry that I went
behind your back about this.

I shouldn't even have
reached out to Ayanda.

I should have thought
better than that.

But her brother is a successful
property broker in LA.

And I needed her to
reach out to him,

so he could buy this building
for me because someone had

put an offer on the building.

And I needed that to be stopped
before they closed the deal.

That's why I did it, OK?

Had I known that she
would use that against me,

and she would sabotage
our relationship,

then I wouldn't even
have reached out to her.

I wouldn't have, OK?

That's the truth.

I wish you could have just been

honest from the very beginning.

And that's my problem.

I don't communicate
these things.

That's where I mess up.

That's why I'm sorry.

Well, ladies and gentlemen,
it is now time for the waltz,

a dance which I happen to be
excellent at in my imagination.

Riley.

Baby, I'm sorry for
raising my voice at you.

No more secrets.

No more.

I promise.

Tonight, we have the absolute
honor of having our waltz

opened for us by his majesty,
King Chidike, and our queen,

her majesty, Queen Nobantu.

Thank you, Barney.

Right on time.

Listen, I want to talk
to you about something.

This week, you mentioned that
I'm no longer the same man

that you once knew.

I just want to reassure you
that I'm exactly the man

that you fell in love with.

Nothing's changed.

Riley, I love the man that
I am when I'm with you.

I love everything that you've
brought to this family.

It's for these reasons
and more that I

want you to do me the honor.

Riley Stevenson,
will you marry me?

Yes.

Yes?

Yes.

- You said yes?
- Yes.

She said yes!

I love you.

I love you.