A Castle for Christmas Edit

A Christmas tree

A cold room and a couple of bats in the attic are not gonna do it.

A commoner.

A hallway.

A lot of the old castles are for sale.

A lot?

A mountain of debt, and the whole village counting on him.

A real talker, that one.

A title climber.

A well, and a sword.

A working trip.

Aberdeenshire's cheaper than a Range Rover.

About the castle.

About time.

About what?

Absolutely not. You stay at school.

Absolutely nothing. This is my domain.

Actually,

Actually, it's us. [chuckles]

Actually... [chuckles]

Adam, don't forget to cue me. Okay, perfect. Thank you.

After you get past that upper crust, he's got a good heart.

Ah, I dinna have change.

Ah, you're American.

Ah, you're one of us, then. [chuckles]

Ah.

Ah. [chuckles]

Ah...

All I want is a cup of tea. Is that too much to ask?

All of you here,

All of you viewers, if you wonder what we're talking about,

All of you. Anytime.

All right, well, at least promise me you'll see the castle.

All right.

All right. How do they look?

All right. I can borrow your car, and I will have it driven back.

All the Netflix you can binge.

Although I have to live with him till Christmas.

Although, I'm not sure he knows it either.

Always blethering and telling the tales.

And an expert colorist. Let's do it.

And Cambridge.

And Christmas the following day.

And don't worry about your land

And even if I do, what difference would it make?

And every Christmas Eve after that, for a century or two anyway.

And everyone's going to the party.

And falling in love with a man who fought by her side.

And fed him to the sharks!

And fed him to the sharks!

And for 20 years and 12 novels, it seemed like nothing could go wrong.

And FYI,

And had stones enough to carve his name in this very castle.

And he's still in here somewhere?

And here the two of us are,

And I accept.

And I know you, Sophie. You have worked your whole life for this.

And I realize that you,

And I'll figure out something after that.

And it comes with its own graveyard.

And it's rather large.

And it's scary.

And Merry Christmas Eve.

And now you offer me a room in my own house!

And now, to the McGuintys.

And she's still here.

And so from this Christmas on,

And stood against the British army for three weeks.

And the 11th, your father, died alone in a hotel room in London.

And the Lady Sophie...

And then...

And this here is Flemish, 16th century.

And this is Angus.

And this is where the third duchess would retire... Ay, oh.

And this wasn't a date.

And through here, my room.

And to have someone come in and just... [exhales]

And try not to look so tall.

And what could you possibly need to see up here?

And what good is this place without anyone in it?

And when have I ever steered you wrong?

And you can't just show up and decide to buy a castle, like some hamburger.

And you got to see Dun Dunbar while it's still a castle.

And you need to know how hard that is.

And you should be happy that it was a quick death, yeah,

And you wouldn't be the first.

And you'd be more comfortable living in a Range Rover.

And your husband?

And, boy, do I have some questions for her.

And?

Angus! Wow!

Apparently, the best way to defend by a right handed swordsman.

Are the people I love.

Are we shooting them on all three cameras?

Are you sure you're gonna be okay? 'Cause I can come back next weekend.

As long as you're here, do you mind pouring me another?

At least I was.

At the top of the stairs, there are three doors.

Aw.

Aye, but you pay me. Barely. Besides, who else would put up with you?

Aye, it's one of five.

Aye, now that I can believe.

Aye, pretty much.

Aye, that's more of a moron.

Aye, we'll see.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye. And we know what happened to him.

Aye. Found it in the attic.

Aye. If you like that sort of tale.

Aye. My home.

Aye. That's a fine one.

Aye. Tourists don't usually stay in our village.

Aye. Well, you do have a knack of driving people away.

Bathroom?

Because I am staying through escrow,

Because I could have extended it for ten pages.

Because I'm paying off all of your mortgages.

Because I've fallen

Because it's someone's home.

Because these are your roots, dear.

Because this place is just gonna remind me of you.

Because you would have talked me out of it.

Been in the same family for 500 years.

Before we get started,

Believes in happy endings."

Bloody hell, that's terrible.

Book the wedding.

Bring Winston back, and everything will be back to normal.

Buggered. That'll be that, aye?

But he got sick, and we never made it.

But I can't promise I won't follow you.

But I have got to agree with the fans out there.

But I know how to read a contract.

But I need a group opinion on this dress.

But I'd rather lose Dun Dunbar...

But I'm not going to that party.

But if I did, that would be what I felt when I saw Dun Dunbar.

But of course.

But some heartless stuffed shirt tossed him out and fired his father.

But there's running water?

But trust me, you know somebody who has,

Buy my castle,

By Sophie McGuinty.

Came to this very well, and laid a necklace on the edge for courage.

Can I have your attention, please?

Can I steal you away from the tour for a moment?

Can it wait?

Can't I just go home and wait until this blows over?

Can't you just admit you have feelings for her, eh?

Castles are meant to have walls around them. People aren't.

Celebrating at the castle.

Cell signal's worse.

Christmas Eve at Dun Dunbar for the village.

Claire...

Close the deal.

Colder than that!

Come after finals. We can have Christmas here.

Come here.

Come in.

Come on, Hamish.

Come on, then, slow coaches.

Come on, then.

Come on, warrior woman. Come on. Speak to me.

Come on!

Come on.

Come on. Get in. It's nice and toasty.

Come on. There's more.

Congratulations, Sophie,

Consider it a gift from Emma Gale.

Course you can sing. Anyone can sing. Here we go. Come on.

Dad didn't tell me what?

Dates back to 1500.

Deposit's non refundable.

Did they end up together?

Did you just say I was right?

Didn't think there was anything here I hadn't seen. When was this?

Divorced.

Do I need your permission, Your Highness?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Do you knit?

Do you know how many people hate you because of this book?

Do you know why no one's allowed up here?

Don't be strangers.

Don't catch it.

Don't mind me.

Don't tell me you're one of those people who likes snow on Christmas Eve?

Don't tell me.

Don't worry about him. He'll just get in the way.

Don't worry about me. I got this.

Don't worry. I do it every day.

Don't worry. I'm here to write.

Don't. Give it to me.

Duke.

Duly noted.

Dun Dunbar is a living, breathing thing.

Dun Dunbar was built by the first Duke of Dunbar for his wife.

Dun Dunbar will throw a party to end all parties for the village.

Dun Dunbar.

Dun Dunbar's been my life ever since.

Edinburgh's two hours away, longer in the snow,

Eh.

Emma Gale isn't real.

Enjoy your 12 empty bedrooms.

Enjoy your stay, then.

Every time we cut down a tree,

Everybody feels that this is your best novel yet.

Exactly. If I'm gonna sell the old girl, I need to know you can take care of her.

Exactly. You never have to leave.

Excuse me.

Fireplace doesn't work though.

For all of you.

For now.

For the ballroom.

Gift shop?

Give me a forwarding address.

Go on, then.

Good morning and Merry Christmas.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good, and when can I expect to see pages?

Good.

Goodbye.

Great.

Guess I settled that, didn't I?

Ha, ha, ha.

Hamish, here, give me that.

Hamish!

Hamish!

Hamish!

Hamish! Hamish!

Hamish! Hamish! Hamish!

Handshake?

Harper's is talking an additional four book deal.

He cannot be the only driver in town.

He didn't deserve to fall down the stairs.

He felt like home."

He fixed it. [chuckles]

He had told me that he snuck in once. [chuckles]

He just wanted someone to know he got inside.

He lived at Dunbar Castle as a kid.

He snuck in and made it upstairs.

He told that one a lot.

He worked here. He's part of the history.

He, uh... [chuckles]

He'll take a second notion to me when I wear this.

He's lived here his whole life.

He's marrying what's her name on Christmas.

Helen.

Hello there.

Hello, Angus.

Hello?

Hello?

Help yourself.

Here you go.

Here, would you like me to show you how to knit?

Here. The key to my castle.

Here's the offer.

Hey, come on.

Hey, honey, Lexi.

Hey, if she throws the bouquet,

Hey. You remember this? Your three legged cow.

Hi, big boy.

Hi.

Hi. Yeah, I'm gonna need your help.

Him? Who's him?

His husband was one of the original members, but he passed on.

Hm?

Hm.

Hm. Except him.

Hm. Hm.

Honey, you have to go.

Hopelessly and pathetically in love with you.

Horrible death.

How about we end it at the pub?

How are they navigating it?

How would you like a parade of gawkers traipsing through yours?

How's, uh, Emma Gale?

I accept.

I also don't wanna say the word "juggernaut."

I always carry a steak on my person. [laughs]

I always try to leave things better than I found them.

I am honored

I am not apologizing.

I am not living with you.

I am. Sophie Brown.

I became a writer so I could write in my pajamas,

I can almost picture his face when I walk through that door with the key.

I can alter it.

I can think of a few other names I'd call you.

I can write the new Emma Gale,

I can't believe I was starting to think we could be happy here.

I can't tell you how much it means to everyone in the village,

I cannot believe this.

I could come up with a few ideas.

I could have chopped him into little, teeny pieces

I could have chopped him into little, teeny pieces

I could have dragged him behind a car. I could have poisoned him with mercury.

I could have dragged him behind a car. I could have poisoned him with mercury.

I could have extended it for ten pages.

I did.

I didn't get that feeling.

I dinna really hang out there all that much.

I don't have an exact plan.

I don't know anything.

I don't know.

I doubt it. So, who's what's her name?

I feel comfortable with it.

I found it in bedroom nine.

I found this. I thought... maybe I could wear it tomorrow night.

I grew up over a barbershop owned by the best scissor man in Queens,

I guess I just never thought I'd be alone at this stage of my life.

I guess it finally hit me that I'm losing the place.

I guess the, uh, royal arse needs a lot of thrones.

I guess we'll be giving you your Christmas present now, then.

I have a reservation under Sophie Brown.

I have started.

I haven't seen you smile like this in a really long time.

I just didn't expect this.

I just made a mistake. That's all.

I just need a little more time, Ian.

I just needed to see something.

I know that the character of Winston charmed many of the readers.

I know, but perhaps you're having a hard time

I know. The fifth duke died in the Battle of Culloden.

I love it, Myles.

I love you, too, you dobber.

I love your books.

I made that up.

I may not have gone to Oxford or Cambridge,

I mean, what gives you the right to take him away?

I mean, what's next? You're gonna run for mayor?

I never liked that sod. Too bloody perfect.

I promise.

I really do.

I really love it. [sobs]

I said I was sorry.

I said maybe.

I should never have let you in in the first place.

I should probably tell you,

I sound like a character from one of your books.

I suppose it's about time these things saw the light of day again.

I suppose it's possible you might not have read a Sophie Brown novel,

I suppose you know how I'm going to die too?

I tell you... [laughing]

I think maybe my first impression of you was wrong.

I think you might be needing these.

I thought that dukes were supposed to be gentlemen.

I thought that... that this was the kitchen.

I thought this castle was who I was.

I thought we were happy.

I thought you became a writer because of Grandpa.

I told you, your fans don't want something else.

I was at school with a McGuinty back in the day.

I was doing just fine until you showed up!

I will be here on Christmas and New Year's.

I will be.

I will have no reason to go in there.

I wish I'd come back sooner.

I won't be long.

I would never do that.

I... I don't think we should be wearing Dun Dunbar dresses to the party.

I... I told him I'd go, but I really don't have to.

I... I've done things a certain way for a long time,

I'd say that Sophie Brown has a whole lot of unhappy fans out there.

I'll call you later.

I'll call you later.

I'll follow you.

I'll go to Scotland.

I'll make her life so miserable she'll never want to see a castle again.

I'll pass them round.

I'll take it.

I'll work everything out when I get back.

I'm a pastry chef, but for now, I make biscuits in the bakery across the way.

I'm an eejit.

I'm an environmental engineer.

I'm aware.

I'm blaming you.

I'm checking in.

I'm doing the tours and the gift shop.

I'm fine.

I'm glad.

I'm guessing frostbite.

I'm learning.

I'm mad at myself too.

I'm mad at myself.

I'm not giving up 500 years of history on someone's whim.

I'm not going to tell you that your life depends on writing this book.

I'm Rhona.

I'm so sorry.

I'm Sophie.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure those could be arranged too.

I'm trying to be accommodating here, but, um,

I'm trying to get rid of her, you divvy, or have you forgotten?

I've agreed to the weddings and... and maybe even a funeral or two.

I've bent over backwards, keeping you out of foreclosure.

I've got a boyfriend in the bakery.

I've got a wee present for you.

I've had a change of heart.

I've read all your books. [chuckles] I just finished the last one.

I've read all your books. Could I have a selfie?

I've spent most of the last decade on my computer.

If I agree to this, there are conditions.

If I'm being honest, it wasn't all his fault.

If you are trying to discourage me,

In a snowstorm?

In case you change your mind.

In our wee village? Dinna be daft.

In the place I've lived my whole life as a guest?

Invited the whole village.

Is Dun Dunbar Castle nearby?

Is it fair to say that you're going to become a duchess?

Is it?

Is that him?

Is there a closet?

Is there an election?

Is there something else?

Is this room not up to your standards?

Isn't that Sophie Brown?

It appears you're warming up to her.

It felt like home.

It is in Edinburgh. My husband just called me from the road.

It is, isn't it?

It leaks after every rain, and it rains 150 days a year.

It looks like a duke.

It's a little early for a party, isn't it?

It's a week before Christmas. I need to at least write the first page.

It's about a woman,

It's all right, Thomas. I'll give her a tour.

It's all Sophie.

It's beautiful. I know.

It's been an absolute pleasure.

It's Christmas Eve.

It's down the hall.

It's going to be a long, dark night.

It's gorgeous.

It's hidden away, and it's quiet, and nobody knows me there.

It's intimidating.

It's Mom. I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.

It's more of an insult to him.

It's nice to hear him laugh like that. He hasn't spoken a word since Graham died.

It's not snowing anymore.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's probably all those Christmas lights you made us put up.

It's showtime.

It's the reason he's selling the castle.

It's totally too much.

It's worse, then. They wanna tear it down for condos and a golf course.

It's yours.

It's... it's not like this was a date or anything, right?

Join us in welcoming back my good friend and best selling author, Sophie Brown!

Judging by your last foray into the electrical problems,

Just gonna sit there, or you gonna help me move it in?

Just keeping my enemies closer.

Just until the bad press dies down.

Just wanted you to have the worst room.

Keep him away from people.

Kilts, tea towels, coasters? All with the clan coat of arms, of course.

King James.

Know what?

Ladies and gentlemen,

Ladies first.

Landlord?

Leave the key on your way out.

Leaving so soon?

Left Myles with an empty title,

Legend dates back to the first Duchess of Dunbar.

Let her in?

Let's leave these two lovebirds alone.

Lexi! [gasps]

Linen closet, water closet.

Look at that staircase.

Look, I was thinking... [exhales]

Look, this has nothing to do with you and me.

Look, we've been mates for a long time.

Loving someone is never a mistake.

Maisie,

Maisie.

Maisie.

Matches your hair. [laughs]

May I announce

May I have some coffee?

Maybe as your boyfriend, then? Or Mr. Emma Gale? What's his name?

Maybe he wants to learn how to knit.

Maybe I can help.

Maybe just hopelessly.

Maybe not even Sophie Brown.

Maybe stock some of your books.

Maybe they just didn't know him like I did.

Maybe this is my next chapter.

Maybe we dated for a bit before I married Sean.

Maybe you're right about this party.

Maybe your memory's fading.

Maybe your own.

McGuinty, it's a strong name. You should stick with that.

McGuinty!

McGuinty. He got caught before he could finish.

McGuinty. I... I don't think I've heard that name around here.

McMotormouth.

Me neither.

Meaning?

Meanwhile, her deposit will get us through spring,

Merry Christmas to you, Hamish.

Merry Christmas, Angus.

Merry Christmas, sweetheart.

Mine too.

Miss?

Miss?

Mm mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mmm. Mm hmm. Oh.

Mom, are you drunk?

Mom, Dad didn't tell you.

Mom, this is great.

More rooms. No power, leaky roof.

Mr. Dunbar.

My family has been tenants on the Dunbar land for generations.

My family. The McGuintys.

My father.

My father's too.

My flight leaves tomorrow. I'll need a ride to Edinburgh.

My old man wasn't much better.

Myles got me a plane ticket.

Myles?

Nah, I'll just go to the next one.

Never enough.

Never seen him like this. Have you meat in your pocket?

Nice to meet you, Maisie.

Ninety day escrow till Christmas.

No one crosses the knitters. Right, Angus?

No one in their right mind would have signed that, but I did.

No one is even gonna remember this fiasco.

No, I can't do that.

No, I don't.

No, I'm going to do something for myself.

No, no, it was funny that she came out with that, with her head and her brain.

No, no.

No, she did my hair.

No, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait.

No? Well, surely you don't wanna leave without a souvenir.

No.

No.

No. I remember everything.

No. Look, you've spent your whole life trying not to be them.

No. No.

Not a vacation.

Not Dun Dunbar. Saks Fifth Avenue.

Not everyone...

Not long after, Angus showed up. Hasn't stopped knitting since.

Not mercury poisoning?

Not necessary. We knitters look after each other.

Not sexy, pretty, feminine, soft word.

Not so I could get yelled at by strangers.

Not sure I should admit it, but, uh, yes. [chuckles]

Not that there is an us.

Nothing I haven't said myself.

Nothing.

Now you get the real tour.

Now, where have I heard that before? Oh, right. Your sales pitch.

Obviously, he's an eejit.

Of all those who lived, worked, and fought here.

Of course, we called him something else.

Of the circular...

Oh my God, that's Sophie Brown!

Oh my God. You are never coming home, are you?

Oh wow.

Oh, aye? What kind of story?

Oh, by the way, I looked up your family.

Oh, by the way, we don't heat the upstairs.

Oh, even from backstage.

Oh, hi. May I help you?

Oh, how lovely.

Oh, I don't know how to thank you.

Oh, I just... I love it.

Oh, I... I can't explain it.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, it's lovely.

Oh, look at the hairy coos.

Oh, no.

Oh, no. I mean, I've always wanted to learn, but...

Oh, now...

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh!

Oh, Rhona, you've excelled yourself.

Oh, right.

Oh, so you actually have one.

Oh, Sophie, you can't do that.

Oh, sure, blame Christmas.

Oh, that is perfect.

Oh, that's been going on forever.

Oh, Thomas.

Oh, uh, nice to meet you.

Oh, well, forgive me, Your Highness.

Oh, well, looks like you win, then.

Oh, well, um, could I just wander around a little on my own?

Oh, what am I saying?

Oh, yes, of course.

Oh, you really are a royal ass.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Oh! [chuckles]

Oh! Not anymore. I'm buying Dun Dunbar.

Oh! Oh, it's my best book yet. Guess we do get a happy ending.

Oh! Sophie! Sophie, I'm sorry!

Oh! Well, these might come in handy.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. [inhales]

Oh. Myles?

Oh. What about your father's wedding?

Okay, but Winston is a fictional character.

Okay, so "eejit" is "idiot."

Okay, the thing is, I have a little family history in this place.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. All we've got left is the Christmas Romance package.

Okay. I love you.

Okay... [exhales]

On the grounds. A long time ago.

On your huge, new best seller, Heart of a Warrior.

One, two, three.

Ooft.

Ooh! [chuckles]

Ooh. I really hope we're talking about hair.

Or being fed to sharks?

Or maybe even all I was.

Or my yule cakes. I'm baking for Dun Dunbar!

Or she'll crumble like an oatcake in the rain.

Or you.

Out now. Go on. Get out. Go on!

Outside.

Oxford and Cambridge.

Package from Thomas for you.

Page one. "Do you believe in love at first sight? I didn't used to."

Please say something.

Plumbing's intermittent, 60 fireplaces half work,

Private tour's more.

Psh!

Put these in himself, and they are filled with legends.

Quite lovely.

Really?

Rhona wants to chop it off and dye it green.

Right, now, the gift shop is right here.

Right. All right, then. No, let's continue on. That's very good.

Right. Well, we try.

S... Stay?

Send me a copy when you're back in New York.

Separating your real life from the fiction in your books.

Seriously?

Several things.

Shall I announce you?

She ended up saving the village

She left me for someone with a bigger title.

She needs constant attention,

She'll realize the mistake she made and be gone in a week.

She's away at college now.

She's got a wedding.

She's here to ruin me.

She's not doing mine.

Since page one, book four.

Since you were last here, it seems like your life has become a total fairy tale.

Sixty years ago. He was a kid.

Slainte. Okay, here goes. Oh.

So don't be.

So go out there and charm everybody's pants off.

So he can pay off the debt on the farmlands.

So if that's what you're after, you can buy a ladyship online for £30.

So now I have something

So she's doing the killing?

So you're a regular now?

So you're on their side?

So, knitting in a pub?

So, this is Dun Glen Holy Well.

So, this is the older part of the castle.

So, what do you usually do at Christmas?

So, you'll stay in this one.

Some date back to the 14th century.

Something on your mind?

Soon. It's practically writing itself.

Sophie Brown, the author?

Sophie McGuinty.

Sophie McGuinty.

Sophie!

Sophie?

Sorry. [chuckles]

Spineless idiot.

Standing around looking at old paintings of people we hated.

Stay out of places you don't belong.

Stay the night. Someone will get you out in the morning.

Take a look at that.

Take over the place, take over my whole life,

Technically it's "Duke."

Technically, it's "Your Grace."

Than lose you.

Thank you for having me. I'm surprised I made it in alive.

Thank you, Eamon.

Thank you, Thomas.

Thank you, Thomas.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. [chuckles]

Thank you. And it's Sophie.

Thank you. Oh, thank you.

Thank you. Um...

Thank you. We'll take that.

Thanks a lot, Hamish.

That actually sounded like a compliment.

That bedroom you liked, where the fifth duke died,

That one's for sale too.

That was a one time thing.

That was the plan.

That way, whatever happens,

That we're, um...

That, uh, that about covers it.

That's a selling point.

That's beautiful.

That's generally how it works.

That's him.

That's me.

That's very kind. I'm sure it's not what you're used to.

The £20 version wasn't real?

The 11th duke squandered what remained of the family money,

The 12th Duke of Dunbar

The castle.

The damp air degrades the books.

The deal is off.

The dress.

The Dunbars had meetings of the clan and grand celebrations in here.

The eejit and what's her name.