All language subtitles for Love.Romance._and_.Chocolate.2019.1080p.AMZN.WEB-DL.DDP.2.0.H.264-EDGE2020

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Woman (recording):
Welcome to part four of our
traveler's guide to Belgium.

Do you speak English?

Spreekt u Engels?

Spreekt u Engels?
Spreekt u Engels.

Goedemorgen.

Good morning, Emma.

Woman (recording):
Ik ben een toerist.

Ik ben een toerist...
Ik ben een toerist.

Woman (recording)
I am a tourist.

Ik ben een toerist.

Mm...

Just... there. Okay, thank you.

Is this raspberry frosting?

Yeah, with lavender.
And a skosh of mint.

What's a skosh?

It's more than a pinch,
but less than a smidge.

I was feeling bold.

You're a wild one, Emma Colvin.

This might be your best
creation yet.

Aw, thank you!

I mean, I know it's a
little early

for Valentine's cupcakes but I
just had to try out the recipe.

Are you excited for your trip?

Oh, I am so excited. I mean,
this time next week,

I will be in Bruges.
When do you leave?

Todd and I leave Thursday.
Get there Friday morning.

Wow.
(phone buzzing)

Oh, you know what, this
is Todd now.

Oh, I was supposed to meet him
for lunch 10 minutes ago.

I'll be back.
Bye.

It's looking great!

♪

Excuse me.

Hi. I'm so sorry I'm late.

It's fine, Emma.

Thanks for waiting.

You're not gonna believe this.

My mother sent this when she
heard about our trip.

It belonged to my grandmother.

She met my grandfather in
Bruges!

He was studying abroad, she was
a diplomat's daughter...

But I've already told you
all that, right?

Yes, you did.
Look at this.

These are the letters they wrote
to each other

while they were there!

And there's even a picture!

This was taken at the Royal
Palace! Their first date--

First date was the night of
the St. Valentine's gala.

Wait, and that's not even
the best part.

I mean, I know we're not gonna
actually be there

on Valentine's Day, but our
chocolate tasting tour

includes a trip to the Royal
Ballroom. Right there!

Where that picture was taken!

Isn't that exciting?
It's so exciting!

(sighing)
Okay.

You don't seem excited.

I can't go.

What do you mean you can't go?

We've-- we've been planning
this for weeks.

The timing is really lousy.

But I have been offered a
promotion.

My firm is opening up new
offices in Albany.

Wait, that-- that's three
hours away.

I'm sorry.

I just wanted-- I want you
to know that

these last six months have
really been special.

I'm sorry, are-- are you
breaking up with me?

I don't know... Maybe it wasn't
meant to be. I mean...

My grandmother moved across
an entire ocean

to be with my grandfather.

I couldn't even move across
the state to be with Todd.

I was really looking forward
to the trip.

So pack your bags and get
on that plane,

and just have yourself
an honest to goodness

unscripted adventure.

(sighing)
Oh, come on!

♪

Goedemorgen!
Oh, hi!

Hello, I am Marie. You must
be Emma.

Yes, hello.

Welcome to Chateau Astrid.
Can I take your bag?

Oh, no, no, I'll take it.

Are you sure?
Absolutely.

It's just this way.

Oh, this is-- this is just...

I mean, wow.

I would love to take credit,

but I inherited it from my
family, so...

Yeah, but the decor,
it's stunning.

I mean, that has to be you.

Thank you. Some of it is me!

Well... actually, it's all me.
Shh.

Now for you, I have
the Valentine's Day

couples' package.
It is very romantic.

Yeah... it's just me. Actually.

Oh, perfect. Okay.

Well, you've picked a wonderful
time to come to Bruges.

We are preparing for a wedding.
A wedding?

Mm-hm, that's Prince Frederic
and his bride-to-be, Annabelle.

Oh, lovely!

You can keep that, there is
a list of events going on,

and some of them are open
to the public.

Great, thank you! Uh, bedankt!

You're welcome. Now let me take
you to your room.

Someone will bring your luggage
for you, okay?

It's just this way.

♪

Wow... this is absolutely
beautiful.

Thank you. There is going to be
a small cocktail reception

this evening in the lobby.
If you'd like to come,

you can meet all the other
people on the chocolate tour.

Is it a fancy thing? I mean, do
I need to dress up?

No, no, it's just a small
cocktail party.

You can dress up if you like
or just come casual.

As you can see, there is always
plenty of chocolate.

And I serve breakfast every
morning on the terrace.

Okay.

This is for you.
Thank you.

And I will see
you around seven.

Okay, great.

(sighing)

(bell tolling)

Wow... all right, Bruges.
Show me what you got.

♪

Oh, so pretty!

It's beautiful.

Sorry, excuse me.

Hi, could you just move a couple
of inches to the left, please?

Um... hi, sorry. I'm a tourist.

I was just trying to take
a quick picture.

I'm, uh...
Ik hou van je.

Ik hou van je.

No? I thought I was further
along in that tutorial.

Figures. You're the first cute
guy I meet in Belgium

and you have no idea what
I'm saying.

Never mind.

De ballen.

De ballen.

Welcome, everyone, and thank you
so much for coming this evening.

We are in for a very
special treat.

The chocolatiers of Bruges are
vying for the title

of Royal Chocolatier.

Prince Frederic and Annabelle
are hosting a competition

to crown the most romantic
Belgian chocolate.

One that symbolizes their love.

So enjoy, get your rest,
Tomorrow...

Chocolate!

(laughing)

I just hid a bottle of champagne
in a castle for you to find.

Oh! Thank you, Liam.

Champagne?

Emma! I'm so glad that you
made it. Cheers!

Um, is this a couples' thing?

Oh, uh, no. No, no, no.

Yes, it is, but everyone is
very nice. Trust me.

Barbara! And this is her husband
Jake. This is Emma.

Hi.
Hello. Nice to meet you, Emma.

Pleasure to meet you.

Oh, excuse me, I just-- sorry.
I have to--

It's okay.

(laughing)

I can't stop saying it... this
place is just so beautiful.

Oh, thank you.

This house has been in my family
for generations.

I just do what I can to keep
their traditions alive.

That's why I do the
chocolate tour.

Which I am so excited about.
Me too.

You know what? Who needs love
when you have chocolate?

I agree. Cheers to that.

Cheers.

♪

So we're just going to head
down this way

if you want to follow me, okay?

Oh...

Mm!

Now, we've all been sampling
plenty of chocolate.

Would anyone like to make some?

Ooh!
Yeah!

Perfect.
This is Chocolatier Simon.

It is one of the oldest
chocolate shops in Bruges,

and my personal favorite.

Step right this way.

Okay. Come on in, everyone.
Please gather around.

So in just a moment, we're going
to be joined by the owner,

Luc Simon, and he's going to
walk us through

one of his praline recipes.

(chattering)
And here he is now.

Hello, everyone. Welcome to
Chocolatier Simon.

We're thrilled to have you
here today.

If you would like to make your
way through to the back,

there are stations set up for
each and every one of you.

My assistant Petra here has some
aprons for you.

The chocolate, when hot, can get
a little temperamental.

All right, guys, you can follow
me in the back.

Marie:
Thanks, Petra.

You speak English?

I do.

So you understood everything.
That's-- that's great.

Why wouldn't you say anything?

Oh, where's the fun in that?

Ik ben een toerist.

I-- hm?

What you were trying to say
yesterday.

I am a tourist.

Ik ben een toerist.

Oh, wait. W-what did I say?

Are you coming?

Marie, sorry, what does
"ik hou van je" mean?

It means "I love you."

Oh...
Come on.

Yeah, that's slightly different.
Great.

Okay, so next we are going to
fill the chocolate molds

with the orange blossom ganache,

which is in the piping bags
in front of you.

We're going to be making the
classic orange blossom praline.

(chattering)

Good, good. Yes.

Oh, oh, not too much.

Okay... uh-huh.

Oh, oh, hang on. That's the,
uh, vanilla caramel.

Oh, I know.

See, we're trying to make the
orange blossom praline.

Oh, right, but I actually
put both.

Why?

'Cause I thought it sounded
delicious.

It does sound good. I think I'd
like to try that myself.

I highly recommend that you just
stick exactly to the recipe.

You know, I find some of
the best combinations

are born out of experimentation.

Of course!

These-- these chocolates
and this recipe

has been in my family for
generations.

There's no need for
experimentation.

Right. Okay.

They certainly look like
they're having fun.

Yes... uh.

It's okay. Just breathe.

She's not ruining your
chocolate.

Well... you say that, but.

Bye-bye, take care.
Thank you.

Oh.

Hi. So what are these?

I made extras. Enjoy.

Mm! It's not bad.

Marie:
I hope you all enjoyed making
chocolates this afternoon.

If anyone has any questions,
let me know.

And I hope you enjoy exploring
Bruges this afternoon.

And if anyone needs anything,
you all have my number,

so please call. Otherwise,
I will see all of you

back at the inn later.

Enjoy! Bye!

Uh, Marie, I thought the tour
included the Royal Palace.

Oh, I'm so sorry, Emma.

Unfortunately because
of the preparations

for the royal wedding,
the palace is closed

to the general public, and all
of the tours have been canceled.

Oh... really? All of them?

I'm afraid so.

Oh... well, thank you.

Of course. See you.

♪

Petra:
Luc?

Just one second.

Sorry...

I wanna get this just right.

Yes?

I just settled the cash drawer.
It was a slow day again.

I mean, you know,

the tour groups are
keeping the lights on,

but if things stay this way,
the shop won't last much longer.

Petra, I've told you. I don't
want you to worry.

I'll handle it.

How, Luc?

Business will be booming when we
are crowned Royal Chocolatier.

Luc, half the chocolate shops
in the country

are competing for that.

How could you possibly win?

Because we're going to show them
something rather special.

Come on. Try it.

Hmm?

Mm-hm.

It's good.

Good's not good enough.

Okay.

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Oh... Wow.

Luc:
I'll be right with you.

Okay.

Yeah, well,
thanks for telling me.

Hi.

Goedemorgen.

I'm sure that means "good
morning."

It does.
Great.

Sorry, I'm a bit short-staffed.

That was Fin, Petra's husband,
just telling me

she was going to be a
bit late, so...

Oh, so Petra's-- I-I kind of
thought you guys were...

Oh, no. She's my assistant.

Of course. Right.

So, are you interested in
more pralines?

Honestly, more of everything.

Yesterday's were some of the
best chocolates I have ever had.

Truly. You know, I wondered,
what kind are these?

With the pink stripes?

Ah, that's my grandfather's
recipe.

Framboise.

Thank you.

Raspberry.
Raspberry. Yeah.

Of course.

Good?

It's incredible.

Oh, thank you.

Ever thought about adding a
little lavender to it?

Lavender? Uh, no. No.

Don't knock it till you try it.

This is incredible. Wow.

I guess I'll just take-- I'll
take an assortment box.

A box. Okay. Any particular
flavors?

You know, I'm gonna leave it--
I'll defer to the expert.

Hm, okay. Um...

You know, I can't think of
anything better for Valentine's

than a box of chocolates.

Huh. Well, your Valentine
is a very lucky man.

They're for my mom.

♪

Thanks.

Sorry, I'm here.

Is everything all right?
Fine, fine.

She's been having contractions.

Well, light contractions.
Nothing to worry about.

But you're not due for
another month.

The doctor said it was
completely normal.

I should just, you know, take it
easy for a while.

Yeah, sounds to me like you
should be at home.

I tried to tell her.

Petra:
Luc, it's almost
Valentine's Day.

You can't work on the Royal
Chocolatier submission

and run the shop
at the same time.

Luc:
I'll get Chloe to do
the register.

She's part-time, Luc!

Luc:
I'll think of something.

I could take some of her shifts.

Sweetheart, the bakery keeps
you busy as it is.

I could help.

I mean, if you need an extra
set of hands.

I could help.

You?

Yeah, I'm a food stylist. I work
with desserts every single day.

I think she could do it.

Fin, you don't even know
her name.

Emma.
It's Emma.

Her technique on the praline
wasn't half bad.

Thank you.
Oh, please.

She mixed a vanilla caramel
and an orange ganache.

To rave reviews, I might add.

I mean, I know my way around
a flavor profile.

Petra:
Luc, you need the help.

Either she stays, or I do.

Look, let's be honest, Emma.

You're here on vacation. Do you
really want to spend it here?

The participants are invited
to the events

hosted at the Royal Palace,
right?

Yes, that's right.

Okay, so I help you here...

If... you'll take me
to the palace.

♪

When can you start?

Great.

Oh! Well! If it isn't Belgium's
newest chocolatier!

Emma:
Oh, you heard about that.

Well, Luc and I are very
good friends.

Has he always been so
uncompromising?

That's a very polite way of
putting it, but, uh, yes.

(chuckling)
Good to know.

You know, I wanted to ask if
I could extend my stay,

by a week.
I know it's short notice.

Oh, of course.

I'm sure we can arrange that.

Emma:
So how does the actual
competition work?

Luc:
Oh, Prince Frederic and
Annabelle will visit

each shop in the city, and then
the chocolatiers will bring

their entry to the palace,

and the winner will be announced
the next night,

at the St. Valentine's Ball.

And what do you get for winning?

Prestige.

Well, it's an honor to be named
the Royal Chocolatier.

And you get a plaque.

Okay, now we're talking.

So that gives us just over
a week to come up with

a new chocolate that embodies
all the qualities

of Valentine's Day,
and of true love itself.

Ah, so it's not just a
chocolate, it's a metaphor.

I suppose.

So what do you have so far?

Not much. I've been keeping
a notebook of ideas, but...

Hm, it's empty.

I've been tearing the pages out
with the bad ones.

Okay...

Right, okay, well let's start at
the beginning, shall we?

This is our base chocolate.
And what is that?

These are the pellets that they
get after they roast and grind

the beans and add some
ingredients.

So you don't grind the cocoa
beans yourself?

No. There are strict standards
for what qualifies

as a Belgian chocolate,
so most chocolatiers

take their base from a
central source.

However, everyone's
is different.

Ours is a special blend created
by my grandfather

and then tweaked by my father
over the years.

♪

Mm...

Still not right.

Okay, we're in Bruges.
It's almost Valentine's Day.

There's love all around us.

We should head outside and find
some inspiration.

We need to be in here to make
chocolate.

It's either out there with the
happy couples or in here,

with your empty notebook.

What will it be?

Let's start in the park.

Chloe?
Yes?

Can you watch the register?

Okay.

♪

Emma:
Well, I think we have a really
good assortment of chocolates.

Luc:
Absolutely, this is great.

(laughing)

Ah...

I do kind of feel like a kid
in a candy store.

Where should we try them?

Well, it's such a beautiful day.

How about a picnic?

Okay.

Over there?
Yeah.

♪

Every shop has their own way
of doing things

to make them unique.

Therefore, no two chocolates
taste the same.

Now let it melt in your mouth.

Let it sit on your tongue,

just for a moment.

Taste the texture?

Mm-hm, it's...

it's actually softer than dark
chocolate usually is.

That's right, that's because
it's dark milk chocolate,

which uses more cocoa butter.
Now the trick is to savor it,

let the flavor come through.

So what do you taste?

Mm... vanilla.

Yes, and?

And it's-- you know, it's almost
fruity, maybe. Like...

Blueberries, or... no.

No, no, no... blackberry.

Very good!
Really?

Yes. See, each chocolatier uses
essences of different flavors

to create their signature taste.

Mm, it's amazing.

Luc:
You okay?

Yeah, I'm just feeling
a little envious.

They make it look so easy.

Never mind. I'm sorry. I'm
nursing a bit of a broken heart.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, it's okay.

It led me here, to this new
adventure.

I don't normally take risks
like this.

Really?

Yeah, I like to play things
safe, I always have.

I just kind of thought it was
time for a change.

You know? Time to take a bigger
leap and see where I land.

And, well, I landed here
in Bruges.

So that's why you came to the
city? To find love?

Oh, no, no. I came to find
chocolate.

Well.

But if love finds me...

who am I to say no?

I should probably start saying
no to chocolate, though.

That's a good one.

(laughing)

Okay, so I guess the big
question is,

what would get Frederic and
Annabelle's attention?

What says love and romance
to them?

How about a fruit infusion?

Well, sure, I mean, fruit can
totally be romantic.

Strawberries, raspberries...
sure.

But I mean, watermelon,
not so much.

But what about something more
unexpected?

Such as?

I don't know, but think
about it.

A passionate love can be
hot and spicy.

You know, things like wasabi
or curry, or chili.

They put stuff like that
in chocolate, right?

I don't.

Besides, you ever tried to kiss
someone after eating wasabi?

Okay, fine. Fair enough.

Why do you need to put anything
extra in it?

I mean, the beauty of chocolate
is its simplicity.

But sometimes an unexpected
combination

can lead to something even
better.

I once styled a magazine cover
on unique combos.

Unfortunately, this isn't one of
your magazine covers.

So you and Luc couldn't come
up with anything

for the competition?

No, I feel like he kinda came
up with a reason

to not like every single thing
I suggested.

Hm... well did he have
any ideas?

He did, but they were all just,
kind of,

you know, things he
already does.

I threw a few things out there
that were a little, you know,

unexpected, outside of the box,

and he kinda shot them down.

Well, I mean, maybe if you
can't convince him

that your combinations would
work, you could show him?

Marie, could I borrow your
kitchen?

Yes, you can.

♪

What's all this?

Well, Emma thought it would
be a good idea

if you tried some of her
cupcakes.

You didn't have to do all this.

Well, you're trying to make the
most romantic chocolate ever.

I figured it required a--
a mood.

Okay.

Here we go.
Sit.

Okay.

Okay...

No... no, my grandmother always
said it was very bad luck

to choose your own Valentine.

You have to choose one for
each other.

Thank you.
Perfect.

Enjoy.

(giggling)

All right, here we go.

This is incredible.

Thank you.

See, I told you I knew what I
was doing in the kitchen.

I can't quite identify exactly
what the flavor is.

Mm, that's because it's
a secret.

Oh, a secret?

A top-top-secret ingredient
I will never divulge.

I can taste cherries.

Okay, so it's not so top-secret.

It's cherry cola.

I know, I know. Go ahead.
Lay it on me.

What?

You're about to say you can't
mix cherry cola

with a chocolate cupcake.

No, I like the taste of
cherries.

And you know what? The cola
gives it an unexpected zing.

Oh!

Mm...
Oh.

So let me guess.

This is your nice way
of telling me

that I need to be a little more
adventurous

when it comes to the
competition?

I just think we need to consider
all ideas.

You know? And see where
inspiration takes us.

Okay.
Okay?

You've convinced me.

Really?
Yes.

Okay.

Now can I have another cupcake?

Yes, you may have them all.
Thank you.

♪

(sighing)

♪

Sorry, we're closed.

Max:
Slow night.

Can I help you with
something, Max?

Well, I was hoping you had
reconsidered my offer.

My shop's not for sale.

You're very stubborn. Has anyone
ever told you that?

Once or twice.

Is it you won't sell, or you
won't sell it to me?

It's my shop, and I'm not
selling to anyone.

I respect what you're trying
to do here, Luc.

Carry on a family legacy. Nice.

But come on, this shop is a
relic from the past.

So why don't you come and
work for me?

(laughing)

I don't think so.

Luc, nothing can save this shop.

It's a lost cause.

Yeah? Really? Well, there will
be a line around the corner

when I'm the Royal Chocolatier.

(chuckling)

You cannot be serious.

Oh, I am. Very serious.

So you think you've come up
with a winner?

Best thing I've ever made.

Well, we'll see then.

I guess we will.

Goodnight, Max.

I think I have an idea of how
we can find true love.

So, my grandparents met
in Bruges.

They fell in love right here
in this city.

Maybe their story is the
inspiration we need.

Look.

This is it.

"My love, the sound of the water

"gently lapping beneath us.

"The scent of lavender carried
on the soft breeze.

"The feeling of your lips as we
shared our first kiss.

"Light as a feather, but filled
with the weight of promise

for a future yet to come.
Kisses, H."

My grandfather always said,
in that moment,

that's when he knew he'd spend
the rest of his life with her.

Just like that?

You sound surprised.

You don't think you can fall
in love in an instant?

I guess I'm just a little
bit more reserved

when it comes to matters
of the heart.

I prefer to take things slowly.

Deliberately.

Hmm. Kinda like following
a recipe.

(chuckling)
Yes, something like that.

I suppose you like things a
little bit more unscripted?

I do like to think that...
for the right person,

I'd be brave enough to
take that leap.

So, we have to manually temper
the chocolate,

because there are four fatty
acids in the cocoa,

and they all melt at different
temperatures, so...

this process helps them
to cooperate.

Is there a tool for people like
this in your life?

I wish.

You wanna take the scraper and
the pallet and have a go?

Sure.

Yeah.
Right.

That's it.

That's it!

One, two, one, two.

There's no need for
choreography.

What do you mean, I'm such a
good dancer.

Yes, yes, I can see that, but...

Here, this arm has to keep in,
this keeps still.

And it's all like...

This one. It's important to
get...

the same motion at the
same time.

Good, that's right. Keep at it.

That's it. Keep going.

And go back the other way.

That's it, that's it.

Trick of the trade.

Here. On your lip.

Feel the temperature change.

Consistency.

Mm.

Mm-hm.

Good. Carry on.

Emma:
So how old were you

when your father taught you
to do all of this?

Oh, pretty much as soon as I
could reach the table top.

Really? And that's what you just
always wanted to do?

Yes, it was pretty much settled
from a very early age

that I would be in here.

My father used to joke

that we have chocolate in
our veins.

It's so nice to do what
you love.

You don't love what you do?

I like it. I mean, it was a
sensible career path.

I was offered the job right out
of college, and...

It's good, it's given me a lot
of... stability.

Hm. We spend so much time on
our careers,

we should at least do something
that moves us.

What did you dream of?

What did I dream of?

Yeah, when you were growing up.

I wanted to own a cupcake shop.

You should! You're very
talented.

Oh, thank you, but it's just a
hobby. It's not a career.

But you love it.
I do.

I do, but starting a business,

and pouring all of my time and
money into something

that might fail is just...
it's a risk.

Well, maybe your time in Bruges

is the beginning of many new
adventures.

You ready?

Here we go!

Mm, no.

It's not bad.

But it's not sublime.

It's just chocolate.

Oh....

You know what I mean.

No...

I won't accept anything short
of perfection.

Okay. Then we try again.

Again.

♪

Hello! I was hoping to get some
restaurant recommendations.

Of course. Modern? Traditional?
Romantic?

Uh... it's just me, so maybe
something with takeout.

Emma, you are here on
an adventure,

in the city of love.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure
that's Paris.

Says who?

Either way, you shouldn't be
eating alone.

I think Luc is closing up soon.

Perhaps he could meet you
somewhere?

No, we were together all day.

I'm sure he's happy to
have the break.

Hm... but he is handsome.

Uh... yeah...

Yes.

Yes, he's-- yes, he's handsome.

But I'm not interested in dating
anyone right now.

Not even a little?

Besides, I'm holding out
for a prince.

Oh, me too.

Unfortunately, we only
have the one.

Well, there are other countries.

Do you need some help? You look
a little lost.

Oh, no, I'm not lost. I know
exactly where I am.

I'm right here.

Well, in that case, I hope
you can swim,

'cause you're in the middle
of the canal.

That's-- oh, I thought that
was a road.

(laughing)

Where are you trying to go?

Um, I really don't have
any place in mind.

I'm just kind of searching
for adventure.

Well, if I can't help you
with your destination,

maybe I can give you a hand with
your starting point.

Okay.

So you are exactly here.

Oh, okay. I'm there.
I was really far off.

All right, well, thank you
so much for the help.

My pleasure.

♪

Letters from home?

These belonged to my
grandmother.

My grandfather wrote her
a letter

every day they were apart.

Wow. And I can't even get a guy
to text me back.

(laughing)

What about Liam?

Oh, no, he's not--

We're not. No, he just, um...

He supplies the champagne for me
and for the palace.

His family owns the domain.

Oh, yeah.

He seemed pretty excited to see
you the other night.

No, he's, um...

He's just friendly. Enjoy.

♪

Did you find what you were
looking for?

(laughing)
Hi.

Hi, Max.
Emma. Hello.

Well.

Well... yeah, it seems like I'm
getting closer.

Have you been waiting long?

About 20 minutes. This place
sure is popular.

Come on.

What? Oh, no, no, no, we can't
cut in line.

I'm pretty sure that's poor
etiquette in any country.

Just follow me.

What? Wait... what are you...
Okay.

Sorry. So sorry.

What's happening?

It's gonna take us forever
to even be noticed.

I wouldn't be too sure of that.

You know the owner.

Uh, no, I actually don't.

Yeah.

Oh... you... you?

Guilty as charged?

Wait... is this a cactus
with chocolate?

The attention to detail
is incredible.

You know, we showcased
a chocolate shop

in our magazine last month that
used a similar technique.

Ah, so you work for a magazine?

Well, I'm a food stylist.

So you definitely know your
chocolate. Here.

You should try this one.

All right.

Mm... mm!

You know, it's sweeter than
most chocolate.

Sweet potato, believe it or not.

Really?
Yeah.

Well, I've always thought that
the best combinations

were born out of
experimentation.

Me too.

Yeah... Me too.

What do you think?

I mean, this is incredible. Wow.

Come, I'll give you a tour.

♪

So are you just visiting Bruges?

I was, but now I'm actually
working.

Do you know Chocolatier Simon?

Yeah, uh, it's funny,
'cause I know Luc quite well.

Actually we grew up together.

That's so funny.

Now, you're both vying for
royal chocolatier.

Yeah. I'm not worried.

Oh, really? Well, you should be,

because we have something...

I don't know. It's
pretty special.

Is that so?

Yeah. It's so.

Well, if you're helping
Luc with the competition,

you'll be staying awhile?

Um, I'm actually
heading back to New York

just after Valentine's Day.

Great. Perhaps
we can do this again.

Sure. Thank you.

Have a good day.

You as well.

(banging)

Th-- this is a disaster.
What did I do wrong?

It's because you didn't
temper the chocolate properly.

That's why you're not getting

a clean separation
from the mold.

Alright. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

But this is my fifth try.

I'm normally very
good in the kitchen.

Well, this is a little
harder than baking cupcakes.

Um, cupcakes aren't easy.

When was the last
time you baked?

A long time ago.
Uh-huh. And I bet you would

have just as much trouble
as I am doing this.

Oh, I very much doubt it.

Really? Okay.

Challenge accepted.

Oh.
Mm-hmm.

Uh, vanilla extract. Sorry.

That looks, um--

It's-- it's getting there.
It's getting there.

I think it should
be stirred a little.

Yeah, okay, okay.
Just a touch.

Um, how much salt exactly
do I need to put in?

Just a smidge.

What's a smidge?

It's a very small amount.

How small?

It's slightly more than
a skosh but less than a tad.

Okay, now, you're just having
a little fun at my expense

to how prove your point.

(laughing) Um, no. I'm pretty
sure this proves my point.

(laughing sarcastically)

(laughing)

How did you learn to
bake like this?

Oh, I owe it all to my mother.

Did she know what a smidge is?

(laughing) No. My mother
is a recipe follower.

Yes. Everything
is carefully measured,

and everything is planned,
down to the smallest detail.

There was no room for
experimenting

in my mother's kitchen.

So all this is...

Baking sort of just became my
way of... letting loose.

(chuckling) Funny.

I always wanted to do
exactly as my father did.

Oh, well, I've tasted
your chocolates.

You were smart to do so.

I still don't know what
a smidge is, though.

Come here.

(whispering)
Come here.

That is a smidge.

♪

(Emma laughing)

Okay. Needs a little more.

Luc:
Mmm. I like it.

Emma:
Mmm. It's tasty.

Oh, that is very,
very beautiful.

Alright.

Okay.

Oh. It's so pretty.

You definitely
get points for style.

Mm-hmm.

♪

Well?

It's... good.

You're just saying that
to spare my feelings.

Yes.
Mm-hmm.

(laughing) I'm sorry.

But you know what? I do think

we found some really good flavor
combinations.

I feel like the-- the
cherry and espresso

have a lot of potential.
We should try that

with the chocolates tomorrow.

Emma, thank you
for all your help.

I don't think I could do
this without you.

You're welcome.

(phone chiming and vibrating)

Is everything okay?

Prince Frederic and Annabelle
are coming to the shop

the day after tomorrow.

(inhaling deeply, exhaling)

♪

What's all this?

Oh, I thought you two
deserved a break.

Come. Sit.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for this.
If either of you need anything,

you know where to find me, okay?

Enjoy.

Wow.

That's so nice of her.

Almost as nice as baking
cupcakes with you.

(laughing)

(chuckling)

(inhaling deeply, exhaling)

Cheers.

Cheers.

You know, being out here

with all this and you

reminds me one of
your grandfather's letters.

It was incredibly inspiring.

He wrote,

"To my dearest Alinda,

"my travels always
leave me missing you

"in the most surprising places

"and at the most
surprising times.

"Today, it was at dinner,

"where all I could think about

"was how I would have preferred

"to have been sitting
across from you

"as we dined.

All my love, Harry."

I can't believe
you memorized that.

Well, your grandfather
did have a way with words.

Yeah, he did.

So, um... (clearing his throat)

...we're only days away
from Valentine's Day,

and we still are no
closer to figuring out

what we're going to submit
for the competition.

We'll get there.

How can you be so sure?

Because we... we
make a great team.

I'll drink to that.
Cheers.

♪ Someday ♪

♪ When I'm awfully low ♪

♪ When the world is cold ♪

Mm. I think I've had an idea.

What?
Come with me.

I want to show you
something really beautiful.

What?
Come. Come. Come. Come on.

Oh. Okay.

♪ And the way
you look tonight ♪

Boats?

I thought we were seeing where
the inspiration led us.

It led us here.
Um, you led us here.

Come on. Trust me.
(laughing)

♪ Yes, you're lovely ♪

♪ With your smile so warm ♪

♪ And your cheeks so soft ♪

♪ There is nothing for me ♪

♪ But to love you ♪

♪ And the way you look ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

♪ And that laugh ♪

♪ Wrinkles your nose ♪

♪ It touches ♪

♪ My foolish heart ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Lovely ♪

♪ Just the way
you look tonight ♪

♪ Mmm, mmm ♪

♪ Mmm, mmm ♪

You were right.

This is definitely the most
beautiful way to see the city.

It is.

♪ Just the way ♪

♪ You look ♪

♪ Tonight ♪

Uh, I think I get it now.

What?

Just why people
fall in love here.

It's... it's kind of hard
not to get wrapped up.

Oh, hi, Emma!

Max, right?
Yeah.

You two know each other?

We're old friends.
I saved her once

when she was lost in the city.

(laughing) That's a bit
of an exaggeration.

Max:
When you get the chance,

stop by Van Dender again.

I got something new
I'd like to show you.

Okay.

Again?

Hmm?

You visited Van Dender?

Yeah. I told you I've been

to almost every chocolate
shop in the city.

So, what did you think?

Um, uh, of-- of the chocolate?

Yes, the chocolates.

Max has some unique flavors.

You must have enjoyed
them quite a bit.

Yeah, it... it was good.

Good enough to win?

Uh...

I see.

Okay, well, um, I should be
getting back to the shop.

Wait. Um, I'll go with you.

Emma, these are your last
few nights in Bruges.

You should really go
and enjoy them.

Okay.

I can walk you back to
Marie's if you like.

No, it-- it's around the corner.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you there.

Uh...

♪

(clearing her throat)

Are we going to talk
about last night?

What about last night?

How you couldn't seem to get
away from me fast enough.

It wasn't like that.

Then what was it like?

Are they here yet?

Hey!
Hi.

I invited her.

Like I was going to miss
a chance to meet the prince.

(laughing)

(cameras snapping)

My grandfather's pralines
that were very...

It is a beautiful shop,
Mr. Simon.

Thank you. I'm very proud of it.

Frederic:
Ms. Colvin,

are you enjoying your
time in Belgium?

Oh, I-- I love it.

I only wish I had
visited sooner.

(chuckling) Well, we're
very happy you did.

Thank you. (laughing)

Um, I-- I just have to tell you,
that is a beautiful necklace.

Oh.
(both laughing)

Thank you.
Are-- are those lilies?

Um, cherry blossoms.

It was a gift from Frederic
on our second date.

Aw.

The first day we met,
she wore a sweet perfume.

It smelled like cherries.

And when I saw that necklace
in the window shop,

my mind drifted to her.

Aw. Do you mind if I
ask how you met?

Interestingly, it's related

to why we are
holding this event.

Yes. We-- we actually met
because of chocolate.

Really?
Oh.

So, you see, I was

in this charming
chocolaterie in Brussels.

I was in town for a conference.

Yes. And the short version
is that Frederic and I

reached for the same
truffle at the same time.

(laughing) Wow.

So chocolate literally brought
the two of you together.

You could say that. Yeah.

Do you mind if I ask exactly
what kind of chocolate that was?

And more importantly,
who got it?

(laughing) Um, it
was dark chocolate,

and we shared it.

Aw. And it's been a
fairy tale ever since.

Not fairy tale. Better.

Something very real. (chuckling)

True love.

Yes.

Emma:
Aw. True love.

Marie:
Just one more?

It is really nice of
him to do that.

He is a very kind man.

It is one of the many
things I love about him.

(chuckling)

Thank you so much
for your hospitality.

Truly, the honor was ours.

Yes.

Good luck to you both.

Thank you.

Thank you both very, very much.

Thank you.

Oh!

That went well.

Yeah.

About earlier...

this competition

means everything for
my business,

and seeing Max last night

just reminded me of how far
behind we truly are.

Right. I wish
you'd just told me that.

Also, you've helped me so much,

and you're only in the city
for a limited amount of time.

I would hate for you
to look back and regret it.

Why would I regret it?

(chuckling) Well, surely,

there are other places
you'd rather be,

other people you'd
rather be with?

Luc, I'm here because
I want to be here.

Okay?

Okay.

Good.

Alright, let's get to work.

♪

Good evening, sir.

Good evening.

Which is this one?

Uh, cinnamon/pear, sir.

It's no good.

You didn't even taste it.

You know, I have less than
a week to get this right.

So, what do you suggest I do?

♪

Emma:
Are those your parents?

Yes. They worked here together

for 35 years.

They passed a few years ago.

I'm sorry.

You know, my father proposed
to my mother in the shop.

Really?

He hid the engagement
ring in the display case.

Wow. That's so sweet.

It took her two full days
before she realized.

My father used to joke

that a handful of customers
tried to buy the ring

before he got to put
it on her finger.

(laughing) Oh, he sounds like
he was a romantic at heart.

Yes, he certainly was.

Puts the rest of
us Simon clan to shame.

I think there's probably
more of him in you

than you like to admit.

Maybe.

I always envied what
they had together.

My parents were true partners.

They look like
they were really happy.

They were.

Yes.

Right.

(laughing) They're like
little works of art.

(chuckling)

It's my favorite chocolate,

the first recipe my
father ever taught me.

You're lucky, you know that?

You're lucky you get
to come here every day.

Well, you can do that, too.

Oh, the commute's kind of far.

No. I mean, you can open
up your own cupcake shop.

Oh, I don't know. I think
that was just a dream.

Well, maybe you should
take your own advice

about not following the recipe.

♪

So, you and Luc seem to be
getting quite close.

Uh, we just-- we
work really well together.

Oh. And that's it? Just work?

(laughing) I mean, it kind of
has to be, doesn't it?

We don't even live on
the same continent.

That is a challenge, yes.

But love is worth it, no?

Wait. Love? I'm not in love.

Oh.

I'm not.
Okay.

I'm not in love.
Okay. Yeah.

I mean, I would know,
wouldn't I? I would know.

I'm sure you would.

(laughing) Exactly. Um...

Uh, the-- the market
is just that way.

Oh, yeah, I know, I know,

but we're just going
to make a quick pit stop.

Oh. Hi.

Emma...

What? You said you were
running low on champagne.

Go. Go, go.

Okay.

(chuckling)

How are you? Nice to see you.

Uh, we were just on our way to
the market, but, well...

Want to come in for a tea?

(laughing)
Sure.

Liam:
It's lemon-infused.

(Marie laughing)

♪

Thank you.

Oh! Who are those from?

They're from Liam.

He's inviting me to the ball.

His shop is supplying
the champagne,

and he got an invitation!

Really? Okay, that is so great.

I've been to the palace before

but only ever with
the tour group,

nothing this grand. (laughing)

Do you have a dress?
We should go shopping!

Oh, no, no. I
was just going to wear

what I wore to
the welcome reception.

To the palace?

Well, yeah. I was going

to, you know, dress it up with
some-- some jewelry and...

No?

Peter, would you
put these in water

and just watch the desk? Okay.

We are going to go shopping.

Come with me.
Okay.

Marie:
Let's go.

♪

Wow.

Hi!
Oh, wow.

Oh, this... These
are all so beautiful.

But aren't they
a little too much?

Emma, it's a royal ball.

There is no such
thing as too much.

(both laughing)

I know the owner.

She's going to give
us a good deal.

You know everyone.

Yes. I do.
(laughing)

Here. Try this one.

Do it! Come on.
Okay.

(laughing)

♪

(exhaling)

It's perfect.

Hi.

Hey.

What are you working on?

Oh. What, this?

This is our royal chocolate.

Ooh.

Right. I'm going
to need your help.

You got it.

Grab the flour.
Flour?

For your cake mix.

Okay, now, you
have my attention.

♪

Annabelle said that cherries

played an important part
of their love story,

so your cherry cola
chocolate cake

will be the perfect
tribute to that.

Mm. And the engagement ring
Frederic gave her

was in the shape of a heart.

Two lives
coming together as one.

The perfect complement.

♪

Mm. It's beautiful.

Now for the taste test.
Yes.

Wait.

We need an impartial one.

They're on day three. They
really know their chocolate.

Right this way!

Hello.

Thank you all for coming.

Now, we intend to enter this

into the royal
chocolatier competition,

and we really appreciate
your honest feedback.

Yes. Don't hold back.

I mean, unless you hate it.
Then you can hold back.

(laughing)

Okay.

♪

It's amazing.

I think you have
yourselves a winner.

This is the best thing
I've ever tasted!

They loved it.
(laughing)

They loved it! (laughing)

I think we're in
with a real chance.

Emma, look!

I'm sorry. Uh, was I
interrupting something?

Both:
No, no, no.

We're just, you know, happy.

(both chuckling nervously)

Okay. Uh, I was wondering

if I could take a photo
with the tour group.

I think it would be
perfect for the brochure.

You know, a picture with the
future royal chocolatier.

Yeah. Sure. Yeah. Let's go.
Yeah. Of course.

Okay. Come on.

Okay, everyone! Smile!

Perfect. Now, do you mind

if I get a picture
of just the two of you?

Wait. You want
us in the brochure?

No, not for the
brochure. I just think

that we should commemorate
this moment. Okay?

Okay, yeah.
Sure, okay.

Yeah? Get closer.

Okay.

Closer!

(chuckling)

Closer.

Is this okay?

Yeah.

Aw, look at you two!

(laughing)

It's perfect.

♪

♪

(Emma chuckling)

It's like out of a fairy tale.

Mm-hmm. Complete with a
prince and princess.

♪

Chocolatier Simon.

Thank you.

♪

Luc:
Emma.

Emma.

My grandparents.

This is why you wanted to
come to the palace.

Yeah.

Their-- their love
story began right here.

(chuckling)

Majesty, ma'am,

I offer for your consideration
the Heart Box Praline.

Thank you.
Wow. Thank you.

Very pretty.

Mmm.

Oh, they look impressed.

They haven't seen ours yet.

You seem so sure.

I am.

I believe in us.

I think we're up.

It is Luc Simon.

We have one final chocolate.

♪

Please introduce your entry.

Your Royal Highness,

we present to you...

...True Love Valentine's Day
Chocolate Petit Four.

Annabelle:
It's beautiful.

Truly exceptional.

Now for the taste, hmm?

♪

Mmm.

It's delicious.
Mm-hmm.

It is divine.

We would like to thank you all

for a truly remarkable showing.

You have given us
much to consider.

We will make our announcement

tomorrow night at
the St. Valentine's gala.

Thank you.

Thank you.

(all applauding)

They loved it.

Oh, you really think so?

Yes! It's written
all over their faces.

We got this.

I-- I've got to call Petra.

I promised her that I'd tell her
if we had some good news.

Oh, yeah. Of course. Of course.

Do you know what? I should
probably just go round there.

She's been dying to
taste the petit four.

Oh, you should come!

No. No, no, no. Go ahead.

I'm-- I'm actually going to
stay here for a little while.

You know, look around
a little longer.

You sure?

Yeah. It's not every day
I get to explore a palace.

Of course.

Thank you... again...

for... everything.

I really couldn't
have done this without you.

My pleasure.

Okay. Bye.

♪

Max:
Emma, wait up!

Oh, Max. Hi.

Hi. Well, um, I have to admit,

you two may be more
competition than I expected.

Oh. Are you nervous?

Terribly.

Where is Luc?

Uh, he-- he's not here.

He left you?

No. No, no, no.
It's not like that.

Hmm. Uh, well, I was just
about to grab a coffee.

Would you like to join me?

You know, I think I'm going
to go back to the inn.

Come on. We should celebrate,

just one chocolatier to another.

Just a coffee.
Sure.

(chuckling)

Mmm!

Luc, this might be the best
thing you've ever made.

What is this flavor?

Cherry cola.

Well, it works.

It looks like you two
make a great team.

I must admit, I was a bit
skeptical going into it all,

but, well, she's
incredibly talented.

She actually has a
very refined palette...

when she's not
mixing coffee with coconut.

♪

What?

Nothing.

It seems like I've missed
a lot while I was gone.

What do you mean?

(chuckling) You and Emma.

A business arrangement.

You were there!

I needed help in the shop.

She wanted to see the palace.

Yeah. That was a week ago and
many romantic interludes since.

Uh-uh. That was research
for the chocolate.

Are you sure that was all?

(sighing)

(chuckling)

She leaves in a
few days, anyway, so...

Well, then, you better hurry up

and tell her how you feel.

(chuckling)

♪

Emma:
I have to say, I really enjoyed

the box of chocolates
you gave me.

I mean, the sweet potato was
delicious, but the cactus?

Emma--
Incredible.

Um, would you like to go with me
to the Valentine's ball?

Uh... I'm...

I'm really sorry,
but I'm actually-- I'm--

I'm going with Luc.

Luc? (chuckling)

Well, I guess I didn't realize.

I thought it was simply a
business arrangement.

It-- it was.

But it's not anymore?

Um, I don't know. (chuckling)

But he asked you to the ball.

He didn't exactly ask.

Ah, so he didn't?

No, but he brought me
to the palace,

and that was
his part of the deal.

I mean, we're partners.

I guess I...

I guess I just assumed.

Okay, Emma. Listen, um,
I've known Luc a very long time.

His world is his shop.

He doesn't make
time for much else.

I mean, I can't imagine him

putting anything above
it, especially now.

Why now?

It's in financial trouble,

I mean, very close
to closing its doors.

Ah, I can tell
he didn't tell you.

Uh, no. No.

I see. So, um, you told
me you two were partners.

So, now that Luc has his recipe,

you think it's really the case?

I guess not.

I mean, I don't want to
see you get hurt, you know,

putting your heart
on the line for some man

whose heart is not with you.

I just don't want to
see you get hurt, Emma.

♪

Oh! Emma! Just the person
I've been looking for.

Oh.

I thought... you might
like to have this.

Thank you.

♪

Hey, Melissa. Can I
just get my usual bag?

It was a bold move.

Excuse me?

Um, can I have two bags of
the almonds, please?

Thank you.

The petit four. Unconventional.

Not like you at all.

Well, maybe you don't know
me as well as you think you do.

Yeah. Or maybe I just know Emma.

She likes culinary risks.

Her eye for beauty,
my inventive chocolates.

We'll make quite
a magazine spread.

She wants to feature your
shop in her magazine?

Mmm... maybe I'm getting a
little ahead of myself.

But right now, I'm just hoping

our collaboration will be more
personal than professional.

Thank you. Good day.

♪

Luc?

Petra!
Emma! Goedemorgen!

You're back!
Yeah.

I couldn't take another
minute of bedrest.

I was going stir-crazy.

So, you're-- you're helping Luc?

Yeah. You know, well, when
he lets me. (chuckling)

You know how finicky he can be.

Yeah.

I hope I got
your sponge cake right.

(dinging)
Oh, excuse me.

You must be relieved.

Relieved?

EMMA:
Yeah, of course.
To have things back to normal

and have... Petra here
again, helping you.

Oh, Emma, um--

No, no. There's-- there's
no need to explain.

I understand.

You do?

Yeah. Of course. I mean,
we always knew that this was...

this was temporary.

Yeah. You got your recipe.

I saw the palace.

We both got what we
wanted, right?

I guess we did.

Um... it was nice

working with you.

You, too.

Luc?

Yes?

Good luck.

♪

Hey.
Hi!

Do you think you could help me

find an earlier flight
back to New York?

You're leaving?

Yeah. I mean, it's
been such a great adventure,

but I think it's time
to get back to reality.

What about the ball?

What about you and Luc?

There... there is no me and Luc.

Yeah. Maybe I--
maybe I misread that.

I'm sorry, Emma. I--
I really thought that--

Yeah. Me, too. (chuckling)

Why don't you come to the
ball with me and Liam?

No. There's no way I'm
going to be the third wheel

on your Valentine's date.

You wouldn't be.

Emma, you came here
for an adventure.

See it through. Hmm?

♪

Ah, these things are impossible.

You should have
bought the clip-on.

Yeah.

My husband can never
tie his, either.

(both chuckling)

Emma is sure to swoon.

This isn't for Emma.

Isn't it?

No. She is with Max.

Luc, did you actually let
Emma know how you feel?

Well, I--

Then it wasn't much of
a choice, was it?

♪

♪

So, they'll be making
their announcement

any moment now.

Nervous?

Not in the slightest.

We'll see.

Yeah. I suppose we'll see.

May the best man win.

Thank you, sir.

♪

So, where's your date?

(people applauding)

My date?

Emma.

I thought she was with you here.

No.

♪

Hello.

Hello.

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

May I have this dance?

You may.

♪

I'm sorry.
For what?

For not bringing you
to the ball.

I... I thought you
were coming with Max.

I-- He asked, but I-- I said no.

Um... my heart was
set on someone else.

These past two weeks
have been the best of my life.

They've been pretty magical.

(both chuckling)

I don't think I've ever
met anyone quite like you.

No? (laughing)
No.

You've made me
see things differently.

You've opened my eyes...
to all sorts of new things.

You have inspired
me to follow my heart.

Emma...

what would you say if I
asked you to stay...

here in Bruges... with me?

You want me to stay?

Yes. Yes, I do.

We can run the shop together.

We can be true partners.

Emma...

Ik hou van je.

That-- uh, uh, means--

I know what it means.

♪

I love you, too. (laughing)

More than a smidge?

More than a smidge. (laughing)

♪

Man:
Ladies and gentlemen,

His Royal Highness
Prince Frederic.

It is my great pleasure

to announce the winner
of the competition,

a chocolate that is worthy

of the love that
Annabelle and I share,

a chocolate that shall forever
represent Valentine's Day

here in Bruges.

♪

Frederic:
The winner of
the competition is...

the True Love Petit Four
by Chocolatier Simon!

Yes!
You won!

(Marie laughing)

You won!

We won.

♪

Bravo.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

Well done.
Thank you.

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Thank you.

(cheering)

Happy Valentine's Day, Luc.

Happy Valentine's Day, Emma.

♪

♪

Perfect. (chuckling)

Hi, guys.
How are you?

Luc:
Be with you in a minute.

Hello.

There you are. Enjoy.

I'm just going to...

Oh. (chuckling)

(chuckling)

♪