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  • 6/2/2025
David (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' daughter. While out shopping, David crosses paths with professional shopper Anji (Shetty), who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. When David and Anji end up crossing paths again, he decides to hire her in the hopes of finding just the right gift. Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect gift.

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00:00:00To be continued...
00:00:30And that's enough
00:00:32Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
00:00:37Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
00:00:43The party's on
00:00:45The feeling's here
00:00:47That only comes
00:00:50This time of year
00:00:53Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
00:00:58Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
00:01:03The choir of children sing their song
00:01:09They practiced all year long
00:01:14Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong...
00:01:21Simon, hey.
00:01:22David, I just heard from Alan Fairlord.
00:01:25He's reviewed your proposal for his new building.
00:01:28I need you to come back to the office as soon as you can.
00:01:30Um, I'm actually...
00:01:31Wait, is there a problem with my designs?
00:01:33I'd rather not discuss it over the phone, David.
00:01:36Okay, I can be there in 30 minutes.
00:01:39I'd suggest you make it 20.
00:01:50I am so sorry. Excuse me.
00:01:59No, please. It was my fault.
00:02:01I'm still getting used to driving on the other side of the road.
00:02:06Gift card.
00:02:08Very creative.
00:02:09Uh, yeah. No, I...
00:02:12Turns out it's quite hard to find the perfect Christmas present.
00:02:15And yet everybody keeps trying.
00:02:18Happy Christmas.
00:02:20Taxi!
00:02:35Taxi!
00:02:37There we go, Doc.
00:02:39There you go.
00:02:40Taxi!
00:02:41Taxi!
00:02:50Taxi!
00:02:58Taxi!
00:02:59Taxi!
00:03:01Hay!
00:03:01Er, Montgomery.
00:03:03Hi!
00:03:04I'm sorry.
00:03:06Oh!
00:03:08Hi!
00:03:09Hi.
00:03:12Sorry.
00:03:15Well, they do say London's a small town.
00:03:34I love these buses.
00:03:37I'm almost never on them.
00:03:38My car's in for repairs.
00:03:40Something about the brakes.
00:03:41Something.
00:03:42The brake line?
00:03:43I think it's the brake line.
00:03:44Sorry, I really need to...
00:03:46I'm so sorry.
00:03:48I don't mean to bother you.
00:03:52So, what brings you to London?
00:03:55I'm an architect at Fitzsimmons Associates.
00:04:00I was here from New York about six months ago.
00:04:02Okay.
00:04:03It's a long way to come for work.
00:04:05Well, they made me a very good offer.
00:04:07Well, to be honest, I was actually spinning my wheels in New York anyway.
00:04:11And now?
00:04:12Well, things are looking up.
00:04:13Got a brand new project at work.
00:04:15New girlfriend.
00:04:17We're actually spending our first Christmas together this year.
00:04:19Hmm.
00:04:20Well, this city practically invented Christmas, so I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time.
00:04:26Yeah.
00:04:27Looks like you will, too.
00:04:29Oh.
00:04:30No, these aren't mine.
00:04:31They're for work.
00:04:33I'm a personal shopper.
00:04:34Right.
00:04:37What is so funny?
00:04:39Oh, uh...
00:04:40No, I just, uh...
00:04:42Never really met one before.
00:04:44I'm not surprised.
00:04:45If you had, you wouldn't be buying things like that.
00:04:47What do you have against gift cards?
00:04:50They're perfectly reasonable, but, uh...
00:04:53They're kind of like giving up, aren't they?
00:04:56Uh, no.
00:04:57That's not exactly how I see it.
00:04:59In my business, I don't give up until I find the perfect gift.
00:05:02Well, with all respect to your talent, I'm not sure there is such a thing as a perfect gift.
00:05:09And if there is, I don't have time to find it.
00:05:11So, you know, for now, I'm going to take my chances with the gift card.
00:05:16Okay, so, uh, this is my stop.
00:05:34Oh.
00:05:35Here, here.
00:05:37You're letting me help.
00:05:38I got it.
00:05:39That's okay.
00:05:39I got it.
00:05:41Listen, about what I said before.
00:05:48You know about the gift card thing?
00:05:49It's actually a really nice Christmas gift.
00:05:52Well, thank you.
00:05:54Let's just hope that Charlotte thinks so.
00:05:57Uh, is Charlotte your girlfriend?
00:05:59Why?
00:05:59So you're giving a gift card to your new girlfriend for Christmas?
00:06:04Uh-huh.
00:06:05Huh.
00:06:06Well.
00:06:07Happy Christmas!
00:06:09Oh, I know what you're doing.
00:06:10Oh.
00:06:11Uh, you do.
00:06:12Oh, yeah.
00:06:12You're trying to get me to second-guess what I got my girlfriend for Christmas and trying
00:06:16to make me think that I need to hire you to buy her the perfect gift.
00:06:19Oh, is that true?
00:06:21Mm-hmm.
00:06:22And, uh, while I appreciate the effort, I can assure you I don't need any help.
00:06:27See, Charlotte and I, uh, we decided to keep holiday celebrations simple.
00:06:33You know, without the ugly sweaters and the sugary cookies and the fa-la-la's.
00:06:39No fa-la-la's.
00:06:40Got it.
00:06:40So, I'm just gonna wish you a very merry Christmas.
00:06:44And a happy Christmas to you.
00:06:47And all the best for New Year's.
00:06:49The same.
00:06:50Yeah, and goodbye.
00:06:52Goodbye.
00:06:52It's a perfectly good gift.
00:06:57David, finally.
00:07:10David, finally.
00:07:16My bad.
00:07:16I couldn't get a cab, so...
00:07:18We need to talk.
00:07:19Uh, yes, you said it was about my Fairlawn designs.
00:07:22Uh, is there a problem?
00:07:23No, no, no, no, no, Fairlawn likes it.
00:07:24Oh.
00:07:25Oh, well, that's great.
00:07:27Yes, it is.
00:07:27But it's also your first London project, and there's still one little hurdle we have to clear.
00:07:33Hurdle?
00:07:34Uh, what hurdle?
00:07:36Alan Fairlawn is reviewing proposals from two other design firms.
00:07:40Ah.
00:07:41Hmm.
00:07:43And, uh, well, he wants to meet with the key architects in person.
00:07:47So, I've, uh, I've scheduled a meeting for you with him at his office in Chelsea tomorrow at 4.30.
00:07:53Tomorrow?
00:07:53Yes, yes, I know it's almost Christmas, but he's planning to award the contract before he heads to the Canaries for the holidays.
00:08:00Oh.
00:08:01I hope there won't be a problem.
00:08:02No, of course not.
00:08:04Simon, whatever it takes.
00:08:06See, that's one of the things that impressed me most about you when I met you in New York.
00:08:12Huh.
00:08:13But you have talent speaks for itself.
00:08:17There are plenty of good architects.
00:08:20No, what I liked about you is...
00:08:21You're ambitious.
00:08:25You have drive.
00:08:27You're not afraid to push yourself to get the job done.
00:08:30It's also one of the reasons I'm so pleased about you and my girl, Charlotte.
00:08:35Well, dating the boss's daughter is never easy, but you two...
00:08:39Now, you seem to be doing it right.
00:08:41Well, we're a great team, and, well, with her, it is easy.
00:08:45We have so much in common.
00:08:46We love architecture.
00:08:47We love this city.
00:08:48Yes, that's marvellous, David.
00:08:50Now, I can't impress upon you how important this meeting is.
00:08:54Fairlawn is one of the biggest developers in this city.
00:08:57I've been trying to crack that knot for years.
00:09:00So, you won't just be selling yourself.
00:09:03You'll be selling our company, too.
00:09:06I'll give it my best shot.
00:09:08I hope you do more than that, David.
00:09:09I'm counting on you.
00:09:11Sir.
00:09:12Don't let me down.
00:09:13Yes, Mum, it's just arrived.
00:09:30It's beautiful.
00:09:32Oh, good.
00:09:33I was worried.
00:09:34The delivery man, apparently, couldn't find an Anjali Patel anywhere.
00:09:37Who is this, Angie?
00:09:38I don't recognise that name.
00:09:40Yeah, Mum, but just, please, no more, all right?
00:09:44Between the tree and the garden and the weeks that you sent me last week, I think we have
00:09:47got Christmas sorted.
00:09:49You know how I worry, dear.
00:09:51How's work?
00:09:51It is great, except everyone has left their orders on to the last minute this Christmas.
00:09:56Well, you won't have to worry about that much longer.
00:09:58Dad'll be retiring in a couple of years, and then you'll be taking over.
00:10:03Um, I've got to go, Mum.
00:10:05The Hungry Manchester's been with your father's family for years.
00:10:08Now, we've talked about this.
00:10:09You've actually talked about it, Mum.
00:10:11Good.
00:10:12So, it's settled.
00:10:13Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells all the way.
00:10:15Okay, Mum, I'll call you later, okay?
00:10:18I love you, bye.
00:10:18Jingle bells, ooh.
00:10:20Jingle bells, ah.
00:10:21Okay, somebody's in a good mood.
00:10:23You know that caterwaiter gig that I have at the Landmark Hotel tomorrow night?
00:10:26Oh, yeah, the Charles Dickens party.
00:10:27Well, I just found out that Dennis Crawford, one of the biggest casting directors in the city, is going to be there.
00:10:32And I get to play Miss Crotchet right in front of him.
00:10:36Wait, I thought that was like a black tie event thing.
00:10:38Oh, no, no, that's just for the guests.
00:10:40The rest of us get to dress up like we're in A Christmas Carol.
00:10:42Well, wow.
00:10:45Well, I know it's no Noel Coward, but at least I get to audition and serve crab cakes.
00:10:50What about you?
00:10:51What are you doing tonight?
00:10:52Well, I'm just finishing up the last of those Christmas presents, and then I'm going to get right back to work on my book.
00:10:59I've only got one chapter left.
00:11:00Oh.
00:11:01I thought you only had one chapter left last month.
00:11:03Yeah, so don't rub it in.
00:11:06Why don't you take a break, you know?
00:11:07Live a little.
00:11:08You might meet somebody.
00:11:10Because this is my busiest season, and I am not interested in meeting anyone during Christmas.
00:11:17Well, a gift whisperer has to have a life, do you know?
00:11:19Oh, I don't have time for a life, because I have a brand to build.
00:11:21And besides, if I do not sort out these packages, someone is not going to get their lovely little prezzy from Carlton.
00:11:29Oh.
00:11:31A gift card?
00:11:32Not your most inspired gift, Ange.
00:11:34This is supposed to be an engraved platinum necklace.
00:11:37Oh.
00:11:37Well, maybe they can trade it in on Boxing Day.
00:11:43Oh, no.
00:11:53Oh, hey.
00:11:54Hope I'm not disturbing the genius at work.
00:11:57Disturb away.
00:11:59Daddy said you'd probably be busy, but I thought that you wouldn't mind, since it's such a special day.
00:12:04It's always a special day when I get to see you.
00:12:09David.
00:12:10You don't remember, do you?
00:12:13For the man who has his whole life planned down to the minute, I can't believe you've forgotten.
00:12:18It's our three-month anniversary.
00:12:20Oh, I knew that.
00:12:22Did you?
00:12:23No, I was just testing you.
00:12:25Well, we should celebrate.
00:12:27I'm taking Mommy out for lunch.
00:12:28You should join us.
00:12:29I can't.
00:12:30Honestly, I got a lot on my plate today.
00:12:33Right now, I'm juggling proposals.
00:12:35I have a big meeting.
00:12:37Now, today.
00:12:38It's always about work with you, isn't it?
00:12:43Tomorrow night is Christmas Eve.
00:12:44Are you sure that you can't take just a little bit of time away?
00:12:48Sure, I'd love to.
00:12:49I really would, but I gotta focus.
00:12:52Remember, I'm still new here.
00:12:53I'm trying to fit in.
00:12:54Well, Daddy certainly thinks you fit in very well.
00:12:56Well, he has to say that.
00:12:57I'm dating his daughter.
00:12:58I'd rather hope that we were doing a little bit more than just dating.
00:13:07I was kidding.
00:13:08Were you?
00:13:09Mm-hmm.
00:13:10Because I thought that we needed to talk about taking our next step.
00:13:13Our next step?
00:13:14In our relationship, which I'm assuming you think that we have a future together.
00:13:19Sure.
00:13:20Of course we have a future together.
00:13:22I mean, it's already been three months.
00:13:26Mm-hmm.
00:13:27The greatest thing about Christmas is you can eat your whole body weight in sugar and nobody
00:13:32blinks at you twice.
00:13:36Am I interrupting or something?
00:13:37No, Callum.
00:13:38I was just leaving.
00:13:39Hmm.
00:13:42Oh, let me get this.
00:13:43Thank you, Callum.
00:13:46Sharp.
00:13:46Oh, no, please.
00:13:47Her mummy's waiting.
00:13:48She's left all of her holiday shopping to the last minute, and she says she can't do
00:13:52it without me.
00:13:53Oh, no.
00:13:54Hmm.
00:13:56David, did you promise that you're going to be there on Christmas Eve?
00:14:01The whole family are going to be there tomorrow night, and they said that they can't wait to
00:14:04meet you.
00:14:05Finally.
00:14:06Promise I'll be there.
00:14:07Okay.
00:14:10So, I need you to look over these specs for the waterfront project before I submit them.
00:14:14Yeah, just, just, uh, put them on the pile there with the others.
00:14:21Oh, sorry.
00:14:23Oh, come on.
00:14:25Really?
00:14:26Sorry.
00:14:29Mm-hmm.
00:14:32What?
00:14:32David, as your only friend, do you mind if I give you a little bit of advice?
00:14:35Have I ever been able to stop you?
00:14:37No.
00:14:38So, this is your first Christmas with your girlfriend's family, which also happens to
00:14:41be your boss's family.
00:14:43They're going to judge you.
00:14:44Mm-hmm.
00:14:45Every single one of them, right down from your table manners to the gift you give Charlotte.
00:14:49No, see, Charlotte and I have already discussed this, and we have decided not to make a big
00:14:53thing out of the Christmas holidays.
00:14:55Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:14:56That's what she says, but trust me, this kind of thing can make or break a relationship,
00:15:00and for you, a career.
00:15:01Well, how long have you been with your husband?
00:15:10Oh, 400 years.
00:15:11Years, why?
00:15:12What are you getting him for Christmas?
00:15:15Ski trip to Castada.
00:15:16Ethan's always wanted to go.
00:15:18That actually does sound like the perfect gift.
00:15:20Yeah.
00:15:21Well, I learned my lesson the hard way.
00:15:23See, the first year we were together, I really messed up with his Christmas present.
00:15:26He didn't speak to me until Valentine's Day.
00:15:29What do you get him?
00:15:31Gift card.
00:15:31It was terrible.
00:15:54Oh, no.
00:15:55I can tell you that he has dark hair, and he is about this tall.
00:15:59I'm sorry, unless you have a name.
00:16:01I can't let you go back there.
00:16:03Excuse me.
00:16:05Fitzsimmons Associates, how may a director call?
00:16:10Oh, wait!
00:16:11Excuse me!
00:16:12Miss!
00:16:13Wait!
00:16:14You can't go back there!
00:16:15No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:16:16She was shopping there yesterday afternoon.
00:16:25Hi!
00:16:27Hi, so sorry, so sorry.
00:16:29Back to work!
00:16:30Oh, she had a big, she had a big teddy bear.
00:16:32Hey!
00:16:32Hey!
00:16:35You got my...
00:16:36You got my...
00:16:38It's also an expensive item to replace, you see.
00:16:44I'm sure it is.
00:16:45Um, how did you find me?
00:16:48I pay attention to details.
00:16:49It's part of my job.
00:16:51Well, lucky for me, you're good at it.
00:16:55Yeah.
00:16:56Uh, I don't even know your name.
00:16:58David.
00:16:59David Burnside.
00:17:02Angie.
00:17:03Andrew Patel.
00:17:04If you're my friend, and if you're my mother, it's Anjali.
00:17:06I guess I'd better stick to Anjali, then.
00:17:12Again.
00:17:13And happy Christmas.
00:17:15Again.
00:17:18And the same to you.
00:17:20Again.
00:17:20Again.
00:17:26Um.
00:17:26I found him.
00:17:30Wait.
00:17:30Uh, Miss Patel?
00:17:32Um.
00:17:32Angie?
00:17:35How does your service work exactly?
00:17:38Would I pay you, and you go shop for me?
00:17:41I thought you had your Christmas well planned.
00:17:43I did.
00:17:44I mean, I mean, I do.
00:17:46But you change your mind about the gift cards.
00:17:49No.
00:17:49Not exactly.
00:17:51It's just I'm new to the city, and, well, I want to keep my shopping options open.
00:17:56Oh, so in other words, you change your mind about the gift cards.
00:18:00Sorry.
00:18:00I have taken all the last-minute orders I can handle this Christmas.
00:18:05Whatever you charge, I'll pay double.
00:18:13Please?
00:18:15I need to find the perfect gift.
00:18:21How did we meet?
00:18:26Well, it was at the office.
00:18:28Charlotte invited me to a charity event at the Museum of Architecture.
00:18:32Milk?
00:18:33Oh.
00:18:36Charlotte is on a committee to support education programs to get kids interested in careers in design.
00:18:43That's very impressive.
00:18:44Oh, well, that's sharp.
00:18:46Always trying to make the world a better place.
00:18:48She sounds like a wonderful person.
00:18:50Oh, she is.
00:18:51No question.
00:18:54I remember seeing her at that charity event.
00:18:58With this elegant figure standing in front of a photograph of the Battersea Power Station.
00:19:05We talked all night about the Art Deco period and why it started, why it ended, and, well,
00:19:12and then we met for coffee, then we went on a date, then another date, and, well, suddenly it's been three months.
00:19:23Well, they say when you know, you know, right?
00:19:25Absolutely.
00:19:26Right.
00:19:26Okay, next question.
00:19:28What is Charlotte's favorite movie?
00:19:31Her favorite movie?
00:19:34What?
00:19:34What would it be, a drama?
00:19:38Or comedy?
00:19:39Or mystery?
00:19:40Or...
00:19:40I don't know.
00:19:43Okay, we can come back to that one.
00:19:46What about the first prize she ever won?
00:19:49What do you mean by prize?
00:19:51Well, I don't know, like a sports trophy.
00:19:53Yeah, or a spelling bee.
00:19:55Something like that.
00:19:56I have no idea.
00:19:58Okay, we can come back to that one, too.
00:20:00How about the first piece of art she ever bought?
00:20:04Last book she read?
00:20:06Her go-to karaoke song.
00:20:08Look, do you really need her whole biography?
00:20:10I mean, you're just...
00:20:11You're just buying her a Christmas present.
00:20:15Okay, David, I don't think you completely understand what it is I do.
00:20:18It's not like I'm just popping down to the local Sainsbury's and loading up a cart.
00:20:21No, I didn't mean to, uh...
00:20:23Yeah, a great deal of thought goes into this process.
00:20:25See, I make personal selections based on a client's profile,
00:20:29and then I submit options.
00:20:31That is how this works.
00:20:32Sure.
00:20:33Sorry.
00:20:34Got it.
00:20:37How about her birthday?
00:20:41March 10th.
00:20:4512th.
00:20:49You didn't give me much to go on here, David,
00:20:52but, well, maybe when we get to our first stop something will jump out at us.
00:20:56Wait, what do you mean, our first stop?
00:20:59You want me to come with you?
00:21:01Well, to get this done in time, I think I'm going to have to, David.
00:21:04But I thought the whole idea about a personal shopper was that I pay you and you go shop for me.
00:21:10Yes, that is normally how this works.
00:21:12But in this case, by the time we get to the shops, I make my selections.
00:21:15Text you photographs of them for you to choose from.
00:21:17We'll just see if you actually like any of them.
00:21:19It'll probably be Boxing Day.
00:21:21Yeah, you see, the thing is, I can't take the rest of the day off.
00:21:25I've got a very important meeting that I need to make.
00:21:27So...
00:21:28Well, you just hate lunch, don't you?
00:21:29Typically?
00:21:30No.
00:21:31Oh, well, today you do.
00:21:33Huh.
00:21:39Callum.
00:21:39Personal shopper?
00:21:40Yeah, it's a long story.
00:21:42And now I'm going Christmas shopping.
00:21:44Aren't you supposed to be meeting NFL on today?
00:21:46Yeah, that's at 4.30.
00:21:48I'll be done plenty of time for that.
00:21:50This is about Charlotte's Christmas gift, isn't it?
00:21:53Yeah, yeah, let's just keep that between us, shall we?
00:21:54If anyone asks, I'll be back right after lunch.
00:21:57David, you're finally listening to my advice.
00:22:00It's a Christmas miracle.
00:22:01Goodbye, Callum.
00:22:02David?
00:22:05Okay, so, I'm in.
00:22:07Good.
00:22:07Bought us a couple hours.
00:22:09So, should we get a cab?
00:22:11No, we're in a hurry.
00:22:12With all that chaining and paying and climbing in,
00:22:14and I'll eat up the whole day.
00:22:16Besides, I got my car back.
00:22:23We should start at Charlotte's favorite store.
00:22:25Her favorite store.
00:22:27Mm-hmm.
00:22:28Great.
00:22:29Another question I can't answer.
00:22:31Don't worry.
00:22:32When you were on the phone,
00:22:33I looked up Charlotte's social media pages.
00:22:36I counted up all her most frequent retail location check-ins
00:22:38and found the store that she spends the most time in.
00:22:40Wow.
00:22:41You really have this down to a science.
00:22:43They don't call me the gift whisperer for nothing.
00:22:46Uh-huh.
00:22:47Gift whisperer.
00:22:47Gift whisperer.
00:22:49Hm.
00:22:50So, how did you become the gift whisperer?
00:22:52Started in college.
00:22:54Uh, my roommate couldn't figure out
00:22:56what to get her boyfriend for Christmas.
00:22:58So, you helped her.
00:22:59I looked everywhere.
00:23:01I must have gone into a dozen stores.
00:23:03I wanted to find the perfect gift.
00:23:06So, what did you get him?
00:23:07He was always late to things.
00:23:09Drived my roommate crazy.
00:23:11So, I bought him a beautiful wristwatch
00:23:13with his name engraved on the back.
00:23:15Did he like it?
00:23:17He must have.
00:23:17We got married the next year.
00:23:19Wow.
00:23:21Anyway, it gave me an idea.
00:23:23And when I got my MBA,
00:23:24I decided to put it to good loose
00:23:25and start my own business.
00:23:27Well, what about you?
00:23:29What about me what?
00:23:31Well, you know.
00:23:32Have you ever given a wristwatch
00:23:33to someone special of your own?
00:23:37I never found anyone who wanted to wear one.
00:23:38I think of gift-giving
00:23:44like a Venn diagram.
00:23:47One circle's for what people need,
00:23:49one circle's for what people want,
00:23:51and the third circle is what people love.
00:23:53And here where they overlap...
00:23:55The perfect gift?
00:23:57No catching on.
00:24:00So, let's start with what she wants.
00:24:03Uh, well, if I knew that,
00:24:04then I wouldn't have bought her a gift card.
00:24:07Not helpful, David.
00:24:08Come on.
00:24:10She's your girlfriend.
00:24:11Think.
00:24:13She did say that you wanted to travel more.
00:24:17Now we're getting somewhere.
00:24:18This one expands into a full wardrobe,
00:24:23perfect for the modern traveler.
00:24:25Uh, I don't know.
00:24:28This one has its own GPS system.
00:24:31You'll never lose your luggage again.
00:24:33Clever.
00:24:34Or, check out this little beauty.
00:24:37Stainless steel, light as a feather,
00:24:39and has a built-in espresso machine.
00:24:42Really?
00:24:42No, I was just seeing if you were paying attention.
00:24:47We are just looking.
00:24:49Fine.
00:24:50If you need me, I'm in handbags.
00:24:54I'm not feeling this.
00:24:55Let's just move on.
00:24:55Let's move to what Charlotte needs.
00:25:02Oh, that's easy.
00:25:03Nothing.
00:25:05You said she attends charity events.
00:25:06That means she dresses up.
00:25:07And that means she needs jewelry.
00:25:09So, how did you become an architect?
00:25:14Well, I guess it came naturally.
00:25:17Both my parents were structural engineers.
00:25:20They were traveling the world.
00:25:23You know, building bridges, dams,
00:25:25that kind of thing.
00:25:27I'm picturing you in your crib,
00:25:28building skyscrapers.
00:25:30With locks.
00:25:33Something like that.
00:25:35Anyway, my parents retired to the Bahamas.
00:25:38A few years ago.
00:25:41Well, I guess I'm carrying on the family tradition
00:25:44by way of being an architect.
00:25:46Sounds like wonderful work.
00:25:48Yeah.
00:25:49No, it is.
00:25:50I'm usually either designing something
00:25:53or planning a project
00:25:54or on a building site.
00:25:57Troubleshooting with construction
00:25:58is pretty much a 24-hour-a-day job.
00:26:01Hmm.
00:26:02Do you get time to have a life?
00:26:03Not really.
00:26:04But I always thought the whole
00:26:05having a life thing was overrated.
00:26:08March birthstone, aquamarine.
00:26:13The setting is platinum,
00:26:15as is the chain.
00:26:16It's beautiful.
00:26:18What do you think?
00:26:20Oh, it's very nice.
00:26:22Nice?
00:26:23Yeah.
00:26:26Necklaces.
00:26:27It seems kind of personal.
00:26:30I'll let you two discuss it amongst yourselves.
00:26:33Excuse me.
00:26:37It is already personal, David.
00:26:39She's your girlfriend.
00:26:41Yeah, but I mean, a necklace.
00:26:43Yeah.
00:26:43I'm not sure that I'm ready
00:26:46for the jewelry stuff yet, you know?
00:26:50Okay.
00:26:51So, don't take this the wrong way.
00:26:53But maybe you're overthinking this thing
00:26:55just a little bit.
00:26:57Or, maybe for someone
00:26:59who calls herself the gift whisperer,
00:27:01you're underthinking them.
00:27:03Then maybe you should just give her the gift card.
00:27:05I'm sure she'll love it.
00:27:07Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:27:08Okay.
00:27:09I didn't mean what I said.
00:27:12Honestly, this is embarrassing.
00:27:14Charlotte and I have been together
00:27:15three months.
00:27:17Why can't I find her a Christmas present?
00:27:19Hey, they do say
00:27:20it can take a lifetime
00:27:21to really get to...
00:27:23What are you doing, David?
00:27:27Shh!
00:27:28Did you just shush me?
00:27:30It's Charlotte.
00:27:33What's she doing here?
00:27:36I mean, it's the favorite store.
00:27:39No, no, she thinks I'm at work.
00:27:41If she finds out that I hired someone
00:27:42to find her a Christmas present,
00:27:44that would not look good.
00:27:46Okay.
00:27:48I think they're gone.
00:27:50Come on, let's get out of here.
00:27:55David.
00:27:58What are you doing here?
00:28:01Uh...
00:28:02Hey.
00:28:10Hi.
00:28:11You must be Charlotte.
00:28:13Hi, I'm Angie.
00:28:14I've heard so much about you.
00:28:16Funny.
00:28:17I haven't heard a thing about you.
00:28:20Catherine, how are you?
00:28:21Hello, David.
00:28:23We're still seeing you tomorrow night.
00:28:26I...
00:28:26Wait, I'm sorry.
00:28:28Why are you here?
00:28:29It's my fault.
00:28:32David is doing a project for my company.
00:28:37A building.
00:28:38Mm-hmm.
00:28:38We were on the way to the site,
00:28:40and I needed to drop off here
00:28:41and, you know, pick up a few Christmas things on the way.
00:28:44It was right on the way.
00:28:47Well, I certainly hope you're doing better than we are.
00:28:50We've been parading up and down the high street for hours.
00:28:53I still haven't finished my shopping.
00:28:55It is a challenge to find the right gift for a person, isn't it?
00:29:00For example, Charlotte,
00:29:01what would your idea of the perfect gift be?
00:29:03Oh, I don't know.
00:29:06That's one thing that David and I have in common.
00:29:09We decided that we're not going to make a big fuss
00:29:11out of Christmas this year.
00:29:13No, no, no big fuss.
00:29:16And we decided that just one special gift this year
00:29:19would be sufficient.
00:29:20Yep, one special gift.
00:29:22I love Christmas.
00:29:30I have so many special memories from my childhood.
00:29:33What about you, Charlotte?
00:29:34Do you have any special childhood Christmas memories?
00:29:37Well, I should think she does.
00:29:39She used to make the most horrid fuss
00:29:41if we didn't take her to the Christmas market displays every year.
00:29:45She had to have a hot spice cider and her shortbreads.
00:29:49If we didn't get to Santa's Grotto,
00:29:51she was simply unmanageable
00:29:53until her birthday.
00:29:55Come around in July.
00:29:56Please stop.
00:29:57July?
00:29:58Well, will you look at the time?
00:30:00We better go if we're going to make it to the building site.
00:30:02And Catherine, always a pleasure.
00:30:06Char, I'll call you.
00:30:08Yeah.
00:30:09Nice to meet you both.
00:30:15Was that peculiar girl?
00:30:17Yes.
00:30:18Wasn't she?
00:30:19No.
00:30:19No.
00:30:20No.
00:30:20No.
00:30:21No.
00:30:21No.
00:30:22No.
00:30:22No.
00:30:23No.
00:30:23No.
00:30:24No.
00:30:24No.
00:30:25No.
00:30:25No.
00:30:26No.
00:30:26No.
00:30:27No.
00:30:27No.
00:30:28What's wrong, David?
00:30:32What's wrong?
00:30:34How about you, Charlotte?
00:30:36Do you have any special childhood Christmas memories?
00:30:39Real subtle.
00:30:40What's the big deal?
00:30:42It's not like we're doing anything illegal.
00:30:43Oh, you don't know, Charlotte.
00:30:45I'm starting to think that you don't, either.
00:30:48You said she was one in March.
00:30:50Okay, so sue me.
00:30:52I was four months off.
00:30:53Pardon me, sir.
00:30:55Store security, I believe you have merchandise you haven't paid for.
00:31:01Oh.
00:31:03Completely forgot.
00:31:04Of course you did.
00:31:06I'm going to need you to come with me.
00:31:07What?
00:31:08I've had my own you two since you came in.
00:31:10The happy couple at Christmas.
00:31:12Oldest shoplifting trick in the book.
00:31:14The shoplifting thing.
00:31:16These don't make a scene, sir.
00:31:17The police have already been notified.
00:31:18No, I think this is a mistake.
00:31:19I didn't ask.
00:31:20This way, sir.
00:31:20Look, the queen.
00:31:22David, run.
00:31:25Stop.
00:31:26Get back here right now.
00:31:31Stop using.
00:31:40I'm the best to struggle
00:31:42because it's my favorite holiday.
00:31:43But all this year's been a busy blur.
00:31:46Don't think I have the energy
00:31:47to add to my already mad brush
00:31:50just because it is the season.
00:31:52The perfect day for me
00:31:53would be completions and connections
00:31:56left from magic.
00:31:57Wait, wait, wait.
00:31:58Stop, stop, stop, stop.
00:31:59This is crazy.
00:32:00I'm just going to go back there
00:32:01and explain exactly what happened.
00:32:02No, waste more time.
00:32:03You're all on a schedule.
00:32:04I didn't do anything.
00:32:05Listen to me.
00:32:06I spend my life in stores.
00:32:07I know people just like that guy
00:32:08and he wants you to look like a hero
00:32:09and he's going to use you to do it.
00:32:10Oh, really?
00:32:12Yes, really.
00:32:13Stop!
00:32:14Okay, let's go.
00:32:15This is ridiculous.
00:32:31Keep your head down
00:32:32and don't drop that pudding.
00:32:33Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas,
00:32:56but I think I'll miss this one this year.
00:32:58Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas,
00:33:00but I think I'll miss this one this year.
00:33:03Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Erica.
00:33:24Thank you, Erica.
00:33:25Thanks.
00:33:27Okay, I think they're gone.
00:33:28Lucy, I told you everything would work out just fine.
00:33:30Really?
00:33:31Just fine?
00:33:32Uh, you do know that I haven't planned spending my first Christmas in London running from the police.
00:33:38Don't be so dramatic, David.
00:33:41Angie, while this has been fun, I only had a couple of hours.
00:33:44I really have to make this meeting.
00:33:46Don't worry, you'll get there.
00:33:48Besides, we're here.
00:33:51Where?
00:33:52Didn't you hear what your girlfriend's mother said?
00:33:54She told us exactly where to find Charlotte's perfect gift.
00:34:02Charlotte has fond Christmas memories from this market.
00:34:18So, if we can find something here she needs and something that she wants,
00:34:22the third circle of the Venn diagram, is that it comes from you, someone that she loves.
00:34:27Oh, uh, we haven't exactly gotten to that word yet.
00:34:32Are you hungry?
00:34:38Lovely.
00:34:40Have you ever had one of these?
00:34:41Oh, yeah.
00:34:42No, my parents were here on a project once, and, uh, they sent me for Christmas.
00:34:48One of those famous English hampers full of this stuff.
00:34:51Hmm.
00:34:51Including my first mince, I love them ever since.
00:34:56So, you didn't spend your Christmases with your mum and dad?
00:34:59On...
00:35:00Actually?
00:35:02Not a lot.
00:35:03No.
00:35:03They were usually on the other side of the world working at Christmas time.
00:35:08They must have missed you.
00:35:10No, they did, and I missed them.
00:35:11But, well, you know, you get used to things, right?
00:35:17So, how did you spend your holidays then?
00:35:19Well, I was at boarding school, so it was just me, a couple other kids, a few teachers with nowhere else to go.
00:35:27We would sneak into the kitchen and make a big dinner, and then afterwards we would trade all the presents that we got from home that we didn't want.
00:35:35So, that sounds kind of fun.
00:35:36That sounds kind of fun.
00:35:37No, it was.
00:35:37It was.
00:35:38But, well, I always wondered what it would be like to have a real, you know, family Christmas.
00:35:44Lots of noise, kids running around, big table, everyone fighting over the same bowl of cranberry sauce.
00:35:51Well, you're spending Christmas Eve with Charlotte and the family, aren't you?
00:35:55Yeah, I am.
00:35:56And I'm sure it will be very nice.
00:35:59But I'm guessing there's going to be more than one bowl of cranberry sauce.
00:36:11We're running late.
00:36:12Yes, and I have another idea for Charlotte.
00:36:14There's something in the shop I want to show you.
00:36:42Miss Angie, happy Christmas.
00:36:44Happy Christmas.
00:36:46What a great store.
00:36:48Appreciate the compliment.
00:36:50Miss Angie is one of my best customers.
00:36:52Kind of last minute for you, though, isn't it?
00:36:54Just one gift left, and I have a feeling we're going to find it here.
00:36:57How, you still got that ruby brooch?
00:36:59I'm sorry, someone bought that the other day.
00:37:02But I've still got that pen you've had to dry on all year.
00:37:08Not quite yet, I'm afraid.
00:37:10Well, I'll be waiting for you when you're ready.
00:37:15So what do you mean by, uh, when you're ready?
00:37:17I promise myself a gift when I finish writing my book.
00:37:23Oh, so you're a writer, too.
00:37:25Trying to be, anyway.
00:37:26Why don't we try the market in St. James Park?
00:37:36So, what's the book going to be called?
00:37:39The Gift Whisperer, Angie's Guide to Good Gifting.
00:37:46Nice.
00:37:47Come on, let me see.
00:37:49Let's see what?
00:37:50How would you know that I had some of my films?
00:37:52Because I saw you playing with it.
00:37:54Come on.
00:37:55Here.
00:37:55Nice.
00:37:57So am I going to be in it?
00:37:59Uh, not at the moment.
00:38:01It's a work in progress.
00:38:02Honestly, I'm having trouble with the ending.
00:38:06Really?
00:38:06You want to run it by me?
00:38:08Really?
00:38:09Sure.
00:38:10Look, I'm no writer, but, well, when I'm working through an idea, helps to talk it out with someone.
00:38:17Okay.
00:38:21So, it's about finding the perfect gift.
00:38:23Uh-huh.
00:38:24Obviously.
00:38:26That means something different to everyone, doesn't it?
00:38:29Uh-huh.
00:38:30And I can't quite figure out how to sum it all up.
00:38:34You know, make my final grand statement to end the book.
00:38:39Huh.
00:38:40Sometimes the only thing harder than starring something is ending it.
00:38:47Oh, excuse me.
00:38:49Oh, sure.
00:38:50Thanks.
00:38:51Sorry.
00:38:54Callum, hey.
00:38:56David, where are you?
00:38:57Uh, believe it or not, St. James' Park.
00:39:00Look, Alan Fallon has just bumped up the meeting.
00:39:02He wants to see you half an hour earlier.
00:39:04What?
00:39:05If you leave there now, you'll just about make it.
00:39:06I'll keep Alan at bay here, but, David, by the sounds of things, you don't want to miss this meeting.
00:39:14Is everything okay?
00:39:15No, actually, I've got to get to the meeting now.
00:39:17But what about Charlotte's gift?
00:39:19I guess I'll just have to go with the gift card.
00:39:20Look, I'm so sorry.
00:39:22I can keep looking.
00:39:23I don't mind.
00:39:24No, no, no, no, honestly.
00:39:25Just, no.
00:39:26David, please.
00:39:27David.
00:39:27It's fine.
00:39:28David!
00:39:28David!
00:39:31Americans.
00:39:34Mr. Fairlawn's office.
00:39:36Yeah, no, this is David Burnside.
00:39:38I have a meeting today with Mr. Fairlawn.
00:39:41But I had a little accident.
00:39:46Oh.
00:39:49Hi.
00:39:50I got you some hot cider.
00:39:53And, um, some new clothes.
00:39:57Right.
00:39:57So did you get through to him?
00:39:58I did, yes.
00:39:59Turns out he's a busy guy.
00:40:01Mr. Fairlawn only have a small window to meet, which vanished as I was taking a swim.
00:40:08Can he see you later today?
00:40:09No.
00:40:10He's already left the office.
00:40:11So, um, turns out he has to go to a Christmas party at the, uh, Landmark Hotel.
00:40:16What about tomorrow?
00:40:18Tomorrow will be too late.
00:40:21Um, this is exactly what Simon's gonna say when I tell him.
00:40:27There has to be something that we can do.
00:40:30We?
00:40:31Yes, we.
00:40:32I, it's like the gift card thing.
00:40:35I just, I just don't like giving up, that's all.
00:40:37Wait a second.
00:40:38Did you say that Mr. Fairlawn's going to be at Landmark tonight?
00:40:41Mm-hmm.
00:40:42For a charity event.
00:40:47I've got an idea.
00:40:48Uh-huh.
00:40:50Okay.
00:40:57Okay, well, thanks anyway.
00:41:00Right, sorry, it's a private party and they won't let me add any names to the guest list.
00:41:03That was worth a shot.
00:41:05True, he is awfully handsome.
00:41:07Mm-hmm.
00:41:07That is not what I meant.
00:41:09Oh, come on, don't act like you haven't noticed.
00:41:11Maybe I have, maybe I haven't.
00:41:13Either way, this is a strictly business situation.
00:41:15Mm-hmm.
00:41:16Well, it only took me ten minutes in a hot shower to stop shivering.
00:41:20I must say you pull off that sweater very well.
00:41:23Really?
00:41:23I thought it was a kind of a joke.
00:41:26Okay, short notice.
00:41:27Yes.
00:41:28So, Emily didn't have much luck with the Landmark.
00:41:31Oh.
00:41:31Um, well, thank you anyway.
00:41:34Mm-hmm.
00:41:34Uh, I'm, I guess I'm just going to have to tell my boss that I missed the meeting with
00:41:38Fairlawn, and that'll be that.
00:41:41Well, no, hang on.
00:41:42I just couldn't get your names on the guest list.
00:41:44It doesn't mean I couldn't get you into the party.
00:41:46Your lifesaver.
00:41:47What?
00:41:49Oh, but you can't go like that.
00:41:51It's a black tie, then.
00:41:53Do you have a tux?
00:41:55Uh-huh.
00:41:56Hand storage.
00:41:57In New York.
00:41:58Oh.
00:41:59But I know where I can borrow one.
00:42:05One olive or two.
00:42:07Let's get three.
00:42:08It's the holidays.
00:42:09Good idea.
00:42:11I swear, how long does it take that boy to put a tux on?
00:42:14David, I expect the party's going to be over by the time you get down.
00:42:18Here you go.
00:42:18At this rate, he's going to miss the party, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, all of them.
00:42:22I'm, uh, having a little trouble with the tie.
00:42:26Did they not teach you anything in American school?
00:42:28Come here.
00:42:28Yeah.
00:42:30Well, the pants are a bit long, but thanks for the loner, guys.
00:42:33Um, I'll get it back to you in the morning.
00:42:36Keep it.
00:42:36Somebody grew out of that one years ago.
00:42:38I told you, the dry cleaner shrunk it.
00:42:40Just around the waist?
00:42:42Oh.
00:42:42Oh, I don't know why I married you.
00:42:46How did you know?
00:42:47Know what?
00:42:48Well, that Ethan was, you know, the one.
00:42:53Well, I suppose it was the fact that all the ones before him were such heavy lifting.
00:42:57What do you mean?
00:42:59Well, you know how they say that relationships take hard work.
00:43:02Mm-hmm.
00:43:02With Ethan and I, it never really felt like hard work.
00:43:05It was not always easy, I suppose, but it was always a great deal of fun.
00:43:10Mm-hmm.
00:43:13David?
00:43:14Mm-hmm.
00:43:15Is this about Charlotte?
00:43:16No, no, no.
00:43:18Hey.
00:43:20Charlotte is a very special woman.
00:43:24I'm not saying she isn't, but is she the right kind of special to make her the one for you?
00:43:28David, your date's here.
00:43:33It's not a date.
00:43:35It's a date.
00:43:37Ethan, it's strictly biz.
00:43:40Hi.
00:43:42Hey.
00:43:42You look up very smart.
00:43:48Thanks.
00:43:50You look very smart, too.
00:43:58Angie, this is Ethan, Callum from Warrick's husband, I love.
00:44:04Ah, well, nice to meet you both.
00:44:06Pleasure.
00:44:07Don't stay up too late, you two, all right?
00:44:09You know how we worry.
00:44:09You good?
00:44:12Mm-hmm.
00:44:12Bye.
00:44:25Say, that's not Charlotte.
00:44:28No, no it isn't.
00:44:31They grow up so quickly, don't they?
00:44:32Yeah.
00:44:33Hey, I don't know about this.
00:44:47What if Farallon finds out that I crashed a party just to meet him?
00:44:52David, it's a huge Christmas bash.
00:44:56No one's going to notice a couple of extra guests.
00:44:58Besides, you really want this project, don't you?
00:44:59I came all the way across town in a borrowed tuxedo with a woman that I met yesterday.
00:45:08What do you think?
00:45:15Right this way.
00:45:16Just remember, you've never heard of me.
00:45:18If my boss finds out that I've let you in, I'll be back working birthday parties at the Christmas Panto.
00:45:22I want all the juicy details.
00:45:38There won't be any juicy details.
00:45:40I told you, this is strictly business.
00:45:42No, that doesn't look like a strictly business dress to me.
00:45:45So, what does this Mr. Furlorn look like anyway?
00:45:52I have no idea.
00:45:53I've never met the guy.
00:45:55All right.
00:45:57Well, if he's so important, he's got to be online, doesn't he?
00:46:05Hmm.
00:46:06Found him.
00:46:09Are you sure that's him?
00:46:11Well, there's only one way to find out.
00:46:13Come on, let's move through the crowd.
00:46:24Why are you doing all this?
00:46:27You don't like dancing?
00:46:29No.
00:46:30Giving up your night to help me out.
00:46:33I mean, I'm sure there's other things you'd rather be doing.
00:46:38Crashing a fancy party with a complete stranger.
00:46:40Well, I had planned on emptying the bin liners tonight.
00:46:45And then maybe eating the biscuits my mum said last week in front of the telly.
00:46:48So, yes.
00:46:52Sacrifice me.
00:46:52I still find it hard to believe that the Gift Whisperer doesn't have someone special of her own.
00:47:01When it comes to finding the perfect gift, I've got it sorted.
00:47:05Turned out to be harder to find the perfect man.
00:47:14David.
00:47:14That's him.
00:47:18Okay, so, how do I do this?
00:47:22Okay.
00:47:23We dance over there.
00:47:24We pretend to recognize him.
00:47:26Introduce me.
00:47:27Talk to his wife about Christmas shopping or something.
00:47:29And then suggest that you two go get some drinks.
00:47:32And then, on the way, you pitch your project harder than you've pictured anything in your whole life before.
00:47:36Simple.
00:47:37How on earth do you come up with this stuff?
00:47:39I told you, I'm a professional.
00:47:40Oh, no.
00:47:49What's wrong?
00:47:50That's my boss and his wife.
00:47:52Wait, isn't that Charlotte's mother?
00:47:53Yeah.
00:47:55You're dating your boss's...
00:47:56Charlotte is my boss's daughter.
00:47:58And I'm pretty sure that I told her I was working late tonight, so we've got to get out of here now.
00:48:01Okay, what about Mr. Fairlaw?
00:48:04Maybe I can wait for him outside and I'll talk to him then.
00:48:07Okay, let's go.
00:48:09Okay, wait.
00:48:09Oh, wait.
00:48:10It's caught.
00:48:11It's caught.
00:48:11My purse.
00:48:12The potting is going to make the tree's going to fall down.
00:48:13Excuse me.
00:48:15David.
00:48:18Charlotte.
00:48:21Great party, huh?
00:48:24Yeah.
00:48:33Chuck, please just let me explain.
00:48:35Everything is perfectly clear to me, David.
00:48:37Thank you very much.
00:48:38It's also clear to me that I should have turned down my parents' invitation to this party tonight.
00:48:43It would have saved us all a lot of embarrassment.
00:48:47You!
00:48:48You told me that you were happy to start a new life with me here in London.
00:48:51Oh, yet apparently you're having a hard time letting go of someone from your past.
00:48:57What?
00:48:57Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, Angie is not from my past.
00:49:01No?
00:49:01She's my, uh, my personal shocker.
00:49:10Come on, David.
00:49:12Now look, I know how that sounds, but I couldn't find you the perfect Christmas present, so I
00:49:16hired Angie to do it for me.
00:49:18All right, then why are you here?
00:49:21Well, that's kind of a long story, but I came here to meet that guy.
00:49:28Charlotte, he's telling the truth.
00:49:36All right.
00:49:38Well, if he is, then I'm going to need just a little bit of time to process this.
00:49:42Oh, and if he isn't, then we are going to talk about this later.
00:49:47Our car's here, dear.
00:49:50Good night, David.
00:49:52Good night, Catherine.
00:49:54Simon, please just let me try and explain.
00:49:57I spoke to Alan Farrell.
00:49:59He says you missed the meeting.
00:50:03Now I suppose I can see why.
00:50:05Mr. Fitzsyn, if it's not what you think.
00:50:07I think I've heard enough for one evening, thank you.
00:50:10We'll discuss this in the morning, David.
00:50:12My office, 10 a.m.
00:50:16Good night.
00:50:17Great.
00:50:26Just great.
00:50:28I lost my girlfriend, a contract, and probably my job all in one night.
00:50:33She's just angry.
00:50:34I'm sure she'll be fine after a good night's sleep.
00:50:36Oh, a good night's sleep.
00:50:38That's exactly what I need.
00:50:41Preferably one that lasts about a year.
00:50:42All right.
00:50:54Isn't this where we parked the car?
00:50:55What the...
00:50:56The battery's dead, and the charge is in the car.
00:51:14I suppose this is a good night, then.
00:51:18I am so, so sorry that things didn't work out, David.
00:51:20I really am.
00:51:21Hey, wait, wait, wait.
00:51:25Where are you going?
00:51:27I guess I'm going to the impound board.
00:51:30I need my car.
00:51:31There are gifts in the boot that I need to give my clients in the morning.
00:51:35Well, I'm coming with you.
00:51:37You are so sweet, but you really don't have to.
00:51:41Yes, I do, and I'm not being sweet.
00:51:44My keys are in my suit.
00:51:45The suit that is in the trunk of your car.
00:51:47Taxi!
00:52:01Come on.
00:52:02You've got to be kidding me.
00:52:03It's the fifth one.
00:52:04Yes.
00:52:05Whatever happened to the Christmas spirit?
00:52:09I'm so, so sorry about this, David.
00:52:11I just, I can't believe I didn't see the sign.
00:52:13No, no, it's...
00:52:14Don't worry about it.
00:52:15It's just that, well, usually I have my whole day planned out for me,
00:52:19and today, well, today didn't exactly go to plan.
00:52:26Talk about things unplanned.
00:52:29Let's go.
00:52:42Have you ever heard of the Westminster Christmas wish?
00:52:45The what?
00:52:47On December 24th, if you toss a coin into the reflection of Big Ben as it chimes midnight,
00:52:53a Christmas wish will come true.
00:52:55Huh.
00:52:57Wait.
00:52:58Did you just make that up?
00:53:00Absolutely not.
00:53:01Good.
00:53:04If it's come tomorrow night, I'll probably be wishing for a new job.
00:53:08I am sure there are so many companies that would snap you up in a second.
00:53:12Well, it's easy for you to say.
00:53:13You have a very successful business all of your own.
00:53:18Okay, confession time.
00:53:20I'm really not very successful.
00:53:23But you're always so busy.
00:53:27I am.
00:53:28Mostly catching up.
00:53:32I had this business partner who promised me the world,
00:53:37and I'm just up and left with all the money.
00:53:39It makes it hard to trust people.
00:53:43But if I'm being very honest,
00:53:46I am barely breaking even.
00:53:50So why do you do it?
00:53:52Because I love it.
00:53:53And I love making people happy.
00:53:56How about you?
00:53:57Are you happy?
00:54:00I'm not unhappy.
00:54:04Okay, if I was being honest,
00:54:06there are days that I feel like a complete failure.
00:54:11That maybe my parents were right all along,
00:54:13and I should just give up and take over the family business
00:54:17when my dad retires just like they want me to.
00:54:24You've got nothing to worry about.
00:54:25My dad always used to say that you're only a failure
00:54:28if you give up.
00:54:31And remember,
00:54:32the gift whisperer never gives up.
00:54:38Speaking of which, we should, uh...
00:54:41Yes.
00:54:44Oh, no.
00:54:46Oh, no!
00:54:47Oh, come on.
00:54:48You've got to be kidding me.
00:54:49I thought places like these were open all night.
00:54:53Ah.
00:54:55Except during the holidays.
00:54:58I just...
00:54:58We've walked all the way over here for nothing,
00:54:59and my feet are just aching!
00:55:01Mine are so cold, I can't feel them.
00:55:04Okay, so, so...
00:55:06What do we do now?
00:55:08The closest tube station is just ten blocks in the way.
00:55:12Okay.
00:55:14Or...
00:55:14Are you sure that a pub is the best idea?
00:55:35This isn't just an e-pub.
00:55:38Anjali!
00:55:39You've come to visit your parents.
00:55:40What a lovely surprise!
00:55:42Oh, I saw you yesterday.
00:55:44Oh, my.
00:55:45Don't you both look handsome?
00:55:46Uh, Mum.
00:55:47This is David.
00:55:49David.
00:55:49This is my mum, Melanie.
00:55:51She and my dad own The Hungry Manchester.
00:55:53As you can see, I do most of the work.
00:55:56Pleasure to meet you, David.
00:55:57Pleasure's all mine.
00:55:58Although, if I'd known my daughter was going to bring a gentleman friend,
00:56:01I would have dressed up a little.
00:56:02Mum, David's a client.
00:56:04Oh, pity.
00:56:06Who'd like some hot, mulled wine?
00:56:12So, you're from New York, David.
00:56:14Uh-huh.
00:56:15Do you know, I've always wanted to go there.
00:56:17The nearest we've ever been is Dorset.
00:56:20Dorset was good enough for our honeymoon.
00:56:23I called my friend David at the district council,
00:56:25and he says the lot won't be open until tomorrow morning.
00:56:29I can give you a ride home after closing.
00:56:32David won't be able to get to his flat, Dad.
00:56:34His keys are in my boot.
00:56:36Oh, well, we've plenty of room here, David.
00:56:38We live just upstairs, and there's a lovely big guest suite.
00:56:41Oh, no.
00:56:42No, no, no.
00:56:43I couldn't possibly, but thank you.
00:56:45So, David, you're an architect.
00:56:47Uh-huh.
00:56:47Anything I would know?
00:56:49Not in London.
00:56:50Not yet.
00:56:51David's starting his first project in London, Dad.
00:56:53Actually, after tonight, I wouldn't be so sure.
00:56:56Well, you keep at it.
00:56:57Every artist wants to make a mark in this world.
00:57:00And I'll bet you'll make yours, too.
00:57:02Oh, and if you don't have any plans for tomorrow night, David,
00:57:05we're having a big open house with lots of food and good fun with friends and family.
00:57:10Everyone's welcome.
00:57:10That's very kind of you, but actually, I'll be with my girlfriend and her family.
00:57:16Oh.
00:57:17We're spending our first Christmas together this year.
00:57:20Your first Christmas?
00:57:21So that means you and your girlfriend have been together for less than a year.
00:57:24Mom.
00:57:25What?
00:57:26I'm only making conversation.
00:57:28Come along, David.
00:57:29Where are we going?
00:57:30We have an old Christmas tradition here at the Hungry Manchester.
00:57:33Mom.
00:57:34Oh.
00:57:34I'm scared.
00:57:48So, did my daughter tell you how she became a personal shopper?
00:57:52Uh, yeah.
00:57:53Something about buying a watch for her roommate's boyfriend, or...
00:57:58Is that what she said?
00:57:59Yeah.
00:58:00Why?
00:58:00Well, it's not really my place to say I'm just her mom, but between us...
00:58:06Uh-huh.
00:58:06He wasn't her roommate's boyfriend.
00:58:09He was hers.
00:58:10Really?
00:58:12Yes.
00:58:13They were quite serious, really.
00:58:14At least Anjali thought so.
00:58:17She bought him that beautiful watch as a gift, but he left her for her roommate on Christmas Eve.
00:58:24Ouch.
00:58:24Ouch, indeed.
00:58:26She's never really gotten over it, I think.
00:58:28Uh-huh.
00:58:28Funny thing is, she blames the watch.
00:58:30Really?
00:58:32Why?
00:58:33Well, between us, I think she feels if she'd bought him the right gift, he wouldn't have
00:58:37left her.
00:58:37Oh, that's ridiculous.
00:58:42Maybe it is.
00:58:44Or maybe it isn't.
00:58:46If you're a girl searching for a reason for a broken heart.
00:58:53So, if you want, uh...
00:58:55A perfect gift.
00:58:57Oh!
00:59:00You owe me ten quid.
00:59:03Old Christmas tradition.
00:59:05Oh, I see.
00:59:06Really.
00:59:06Thanks, guys.
00:59:08Thanks, guys.
00:59:14Your mother tells me you've changed your mind about taking over the pub when I retire.
00:59:18I didn't change my mind, Dad.
00:59:21You and Mom were the ones who made it up for me in the first place.
00:59:23The Hungry Manchester has been in my family for years.
00:59:27It has taken very good care of you, of all of us.
00:59:29It's nothing to be ashamed of.
00:59:31I never said I was ashamed of this place.
00:59:32I love this place.
00:59:34But...
00:59:34It's just not mine, okay?
00:59:37I just wish I could make you both understand that.
00:59:39You've been talking about this book and this gift business for years.
00:59:43That's what you want to do with your life?
00:59:45Yes.
00:59:46It is.
00:59:49Look, I want to make both of you proud of me.
00:59:51I do.
00:59:52But I just...
00:59:52I don't want to do it your way.
00:59:54I want to do it on my own.
00:59:56I'll go up and put some fresh towels out for you in the guest room, David.
01:00:15No, honestly, I can get a hotel.
01:00:17Not another word.
01:00:18Anjali, your room's ready too.
01:00:24My room is always ready.
01:00:25She's been expecting me to move back since I went to college.
01:00:27Ah.
01:00:28Does the tree tropper look crooked to you, my love?
01:00:31It looks perfect, my love.
01:00:33Just like every year.
01:00:38See you both in the morning.
01:00:41Good night.
01:00:45I am so, so sorry about my mum and dad.
01:00:46They can be a bit much sometimes.
01:00:48You kidding me?
01:00:50They're incredible.
01:00:52The whole time I was with my parents,
01:00:54I don't think I ever saw them because of each other.
01:00:57It's kind of cute.
01:01:00Hmm.
01:01:02You know, he is right.
01:01:03That angel is crooked.
01:01:07You sure?
01:01:08I like it.
01:01:15It's, uh, it's more like Christmas.
01:01:20Just like Christmas.
01:01:21So, I've got a big day tomorrow.
01:01:34Lots of gifts to deliver.
01:01:35Ah.
01:01:38Cutting it kind of close, aren't you?
01:01:40Well, no, not really.
01:01:41No.
01:01:42People ask me to do it as late as possible
01:01:44so they don't have to hide the presents from little fingers.
01:01:47Aren't these your keys?
01:02:01They are.
01:02:02You said that your keys were
01:02:05in your suit, in my car.
01:02:07I did say that.
01:02:10Yeah.
01:02:13But here they are.
01:02:17And yet, here they are.
01:02:18Okay, well, just, uh, send the bill to my office.
01:02:27Let me know how much I owe you.
01:02:29And, um...
01:02:30Andy, about the keys.
01:02:37You knew you had the keys all along, didn't you?
01:02:41I couldn't just up and leave you there.
01:02:44Alone.
01:02:44That wouldn't have been the right thing to do.
01:02:46But I'm sorry.
01:02:47I should have been honest.
01:02:48Especially after what you said about
01:02:50not being out of trust with people, so...
01:02:52Thank you, David.
01:02:54Really.
01:02:55No, I should be thanking you.
01:02:57Oh, why?
01:02:59After all the things that happened today?
01:03:02I can't remember the last time I had so much fun.
01:03:05Even with all the Christmas stuff
01:03:06and all the fa-la-las and everything.
01:03:08Even the fa-la-las.
01:03:11Might not have been the day I planned,
01:03:13but it just might have been the day I needed.
01:03:16But we didn't find the perfect Christmas gift.
01:03:19I don't know.
01:03:23Maybe we did.
01:03:27Anyway, um...
01:03:32Please thank your mom
01:03:33for the offer of the guest room
01:03:35and the mulled wine,
01:03:36and wish them both
01:03:38all the best for the holidays.
01:03:40I will.
01:03:42I will.
01:03:45Thank you, babe.
01:03:46I...
01:03:55Sorry.
01:03:56No.
01:03:56I should not have done that.
01:03:59No, no, no, no.
01:04:00No.
01:04:02Everyone gets
01:04:02caught up in the Christmas spirit
01:04:04at least once.
01:04:06Right.
01:04:07The Christmas spirit.
01:04:09Yes.
01:04:10Okay.
01:04:11Well,
01:04:13Merry Christmas,
01:04:14Angie Patel.
01:04:15Happy Christmas,
01:04:30David Burnside.
01:04:43Merry Christmas.
01:04:44Merry Christmas.
01:04:45Merry Christmas.
01:04:46Merry Christmas.
01:04:47Merry Christmas.
01:04:48Merry Christmas.
01:04:49Merry Christmas.
01:04:50Merry Christmas.
01:04:51Merry Christmas.
01:04:52Merry Christmas.
01:04:53Merry Christmas.
01:04:54Merry Christmas.
01:04:55Merry Christmas.
01:04:56Merry Christmas.
01:04:57Merry Christmas.
01:04:58Merry Christmas.
01:04:59Merry Christmas.
01:05:00Merry Christmas.
01:05:01Merry Christmas.
01:05:02Merry Christmas.
01:05:03Merry Christmas.
01:05:04Merry Christmas.
01:05:05Merry Christmas.
01:05:06Merry Christmas.
01:05:07Merry Christmas.
01:05:08Merry Christmas.
01:05:09Merry Christmas.
01:05:10Merry Christmas.
01:05:11Merry Christmas.
01:05:12Merry Christmas.
01:05:13Hello, David. It's me.
01:05:20It was a very awkward situation this evening.
01:05:22I was very angry, of course,
01:05:24but I feel that we need to discuss where we go from here,
01:05:26so would you please call me back?
01:05:34David, it's me again.
01:05:35You're still not answering. I'm not sure where you are,
01:05:37but when you get this message, please call me.
01:05:40David, it's Charlotte. You need to talk.
01:05:42Call me.
01:06:02Come on, Dad. The lot opens in ten minutes.
01:06:05I've got to get there.
01:06:06The car engine is already running.
01:06:08Come on. Let's go.
01:06:10Thank you, Daddy.
01:06:12Do you know, I still don't understand exactly what happened.
01:06:15So David did find his keys, after all.
01:06:19Yeah, more or less.
01:06:20What does that mean, more or less?
01:06:23Honestly, Angeline, sometimes you make no sense.
01:06:27Oh, what's this?
01:06:28It's for Nalini and Sirish.
01:06:33It's a gift card from Carlton's.
01:06:38Thank you for everything.
01:06:39Merry Christmas, David.
01:06:40P.S.
01:06:42P.S. to Nalini.
01:06:43I want a rematch.
01:06:46What a sweet thing to do.
01:06:48He seems like a very nice man.
01:06:50It's such a shame that you two couldn't get to know each other better.
01:06:53It can take a lifetime to get to know someone, Mum.
01:06:56Maybe.
01:06:57But sometimes, all it really takes is one day.
01:07:08Why didn't you just tell me who she was in the first place?
01:07:11I didn't want you to think that I didn't know what to get you for Christmas.
01:07:16And that I didn't care about you, because I do.
01:07:18It's just, I'm not sure it's the way you deserve it.
01:07:24Please, Char, I didn't mean to hurt you.
01:07:28Funny thing is, you didn't.
01:07:30No, it's true.
01:07:32I got home last night, and I was upset, and I was angry, but I wasn't hurt.
01:07:39Then I realized why I wasn't hurt.
01:07:42If I'm being completely honest, I don't think that our relationship's working.
01:07:47You're so focused on your career right now, and there doesn't seem to be any time for
01:07:52me, and I don't want to compete with a 50-story building.
01:07:57So I guess the next step in our relationship is goodbye?
01:08:04You know how people say they've found the right one?
01:08:08It's not me, is it?
01:08:09No.
01:08:10It's not me either.
01:08:14So which one of us is going to tell your dad?
01:08:17My father has his business.
01:08:19I owe my life.
01:08:22I don't know what his plans are, but it's between you two to decide.
01:08:28As for Christmas, uh, yeah, I thought I'd give you this now.
01:08:34It'll save you having to come later tonight.
01:08:38Happy Christmas, David.
01:08:39All is calm, all is bright, round your virgin mother and child.
01:09:06Merry Christmas.
01:09:13Merry Christmas.
01:09:13Sweetie, love, and sweetie
01:09:31Hi!
01:09:32There you go!
01:09:33Is this a nice spot?
01:09:43There you go, I'll see you all back here in a week
01:09:51Good morning
01:09:5210 o'clock sharp
01:09:54Impressive
01:09:55Okay, I guess I deserve that
01:09:58David
01:09:59No, Simon, please, before you begin, let me say something in my defense
01:10:02I really did try and get to that meeting yesterday with Fairlawn
01:10:06But I hadn't had time to get a Christmas present for Charlotte
01:10:10So, well, if I told you what happened, you wouldn't believe me anyway
01:10:15So, let's just say that life got in the way
01:10:19Life?
01:10:20Yes, and I guess I wasn't prepared for it
01:10:22Because I had been so busy and caught up in work to even have a life
01:10:29And well, if you can't have a life at Christmas
01:10:34Anyway, look, if Fairlawn doesn't understand that
01:10:37Maybe I wasn't the right guy for him in the first place
01:10:40I see
01:10:42Well, uh, David Burnside
01:10:45I'd like you to meet Alan Fairlawn
01:10:53Good morning
01:10:54Alan was kind enough to stop it on his way to Heathrow to meet you
01:10:59Hey, so, David, let's see what you have
01:11:02Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, what?
01:11:09What, what, what did you say?
01:11:10Well, what could I say?
01:11:11I pitched a project and wished him a Merry Christmas and left
01:11:15Oh, my goodness, that's absolutely brilliant
01:11:18Oh, I wish I'd have seen Simon's face
01:11:20Oh, trust me, he wasn't too happy
01:11:22Actually, he didn't say much of anything other than goodbye
01:11:24Well, it's either the end of your career or the greatest thing I've ever heard, really
01:11:29Well, if, you know, success means I have to only concentrate on work and not have a life
01:11:33Then maybe I need to fail once in a while
01:11:36Wow
01:11:38Well done, David, I'm proud of you
01:11:40So, right now?
01:11:42Right now?
01:11:43I got a Christmas delivery to make
01:11:54Excuse me
01:12:03Can you do me a favor?
01:12:06I want to surprise my friend
01:12:08Can you put this with all the other presents?
01:12:13I'm just saying you should call him and wish him Happy Christmas
01:12:17Mum, I told you, he has a girlfriend
01:12:19All right, all right
01:12:21But I know what I saw when I watched you two together
01:12:23It's just not meant to be
01:12:25That is all, thanks, Dad
01:12:27Uh-huh
01:12:29Besides, it is Christmas, so...
01:12:32Here you go
01:12:34Why don't we just go spread some cheer?
01:12:36Okay
01:12:49Cause I can't always take care
01:12:52Are you in a good one?
01:12:53Oh, I'm in a good one
01:12:54Oh, I'm in a good one
01:12:56I'm in a good one
01:12:58I'm in a good Christmas
01:12:59Cheers
01:13:00Cheers
01:13:01Nice to see you
01:13:03Thank you so much
01:13:06David
01:13:08Make sure you get some of that caviar before the Horde finishes it off
01:13:12I swear it's as if they don't eat all year long
01:13:14Then come Christmas Eve they descend upon us like a swarm of locusts
01:13:19Hey, it's a great party
01:13:21Thanks for the invite
01:13:22I appreciate it
01:13:24So you split up with Charlotte
01:13:26Uh, yeah
01:13:27Oh my goodness
01:13:28What happened, was it anything in particular?
01:13:31Uh, for one thing, I didn't know what to get her for Christmas
01:13:35What about your friend from last night, she was absolutely charming
01:13:38Oh, she is? Yeah
01:13:40Here's the chap I was talking about, David, this is Deirdre
01:13:42Deirdre, David
01:13:44Hello, nice to meet you
01:13:45Uh, nice to meet you too
01:13:47David is an architect
01:13:48Oh really?
01:13:50On the Sagittarius
01:13:56Great, um
01:13:57Ahem
01:13:58Ahem
01:14:17Did you find it yet?
01:14:18Good Christmas, guys!
01:14:19What a great party
01:14:29Thanks for your help
01:14:31You know, you can make a real success of this pub
01:14:34No, Mum, not tonight
01:14:36Let me finish
01:14:37The thing is, I believe
01:14:40You can make a real success of anything you put your hand to
01:14:42Your mother and I have been talking
01:14:44And, well, we think we owe you an apology
01:14:46We've been trying to make you live your life for us
01:14:50Not for yourself
01:14:52And I was wrong
01:14:53We're sorry
01:14:54That's okay
01:14:57No, it's not
01:14:57As parents, the most important thing to us
01:15:00More important than career, money or success
01:15:03Is that our child be happy
01:15:05And if your happiness means being the gift whisperer
01:15:09Well, then
01:15:10You just be the best darn gift whisperer there is
01:15:14Okay?
01:15:15I love you very much
01:15:16I challenge you
01:15:17Oh, no, hey
01:15:19I love you both so much, too
01:15:22Oh, I almost forgot my Santa duties
01:15:26Thanks, Mum
01:15:27You're welcome, darling
01:15:29You guys don't have to get me anything
01:15:32It's not from us
01:15:34Okay
01:15:36Someone dropped it off for you earlier
01:15:38To be used when you sign the publishing contract for your book
01:15:56I hope you write a happy ending
01:15:59I hope you write a happy ending
01:15:59You deserve it
01:16:00Happy Christmas
01:16:01David
01:16:03So you still think it's not meant to be?
01:16:06Hey, we're almost out of cheese
01:16:16I told you we should have bought our own cattle
01:16:18David, can you go back?
01:16:26Hello, David
01:16:27Simon
01:16:28Um, come on in
01:16:30I'll tell Callum that you're here
01:16:32Actually, I am here to see you
01:16:34Oh, um, I'm surprised you're even talking to me
01:16:39So am I
01:16:40You got the contract
01:16:43What?
01:16:46Yeah
01:16:46Fairlorn was impressed with you
01:16:48Really?
01:16:50Hmm
01:16:50He also liked what you were saying about trying to balance life and work
01:16:55He said he wants to be in business with someone like you
01:16:57Oh, um
01:16:58Well, um
01:16:58Wow
01:16:58That was great news, right?
01:17:00Right?
01:17:01He wants to break ground as soon as possible, so we'll, uh
01:17:04Well, we'll start working on the project first thing in the New Year
01:17:07Okay
01:17:08Anyway, I, uh
01:17:09I wanted to let you know
01:17:11In person
01:17:12Congratulations
01:17:16How do you know where to find me?
01:17:22Oh, ha
01:17:22Yes, uh, well, um
01:17:25Uh
01:17:26When, uh
01:17:26When, uh
01:17:27Charlotte said that we wouldn't be seeing you at our house tonight.
01:17:31I figured you had to be going to a much better party.
01:17:38Merry Christmas, David.
01:17:40Thanks, Simon.
01:17:42Have fun.
01:17:47To a happy Christmas, one and all.
01:17:50Cheers!
01:17:51All right, who's next for a Christmas toast?
01:17:59Anybody?
01:17:59How about you, Angie?
01:18:01Do you have any wonderful toast for our guests?
01:18:03Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
01:18:06Yes, you do.
01:18:07Come on!
01:18:08Don't be shy.
01:18:09Okay.
01:18:15Ah.
01:18:16For those of you who don't know what I do for a living,
01:18:19I, um, I help people shop.
01:18:23And she's very good at it, too.
01:18:25Thanks, Simon.
01:18:26I have spent the last 24 hours trying to find the perfect gift.
01:18:32And, you know, the thing is,
01:18:33I always thought that that meant something different for everyone.
01:18:37But actually, I don't think that's true anymore.
01:18:41I think maybe the perfect gift is the same thing for all of us.
01:18:45Yeah, a one-size-fits-all gift that keeps giving.
01:18:50And it's not something that you can find on a shelf
01:18:51or even in a store window
01:18:54or even under the tree on Christmas morning.
01:18:56Because it is right here.
01:18:59I see it on your faces.
01:19:02I see it in your eyes.
01:19:05I see it in the way my mum and dad look at me.
01:19:08I see it in the way they look at each other every day,
01:19:10even after all of these years together.
01:19:12So, let us raise a glass
01:19:15to the perfect gift.
01:19:18To love.
01:19:19To love.
01:19:20To love.
01:19:26Happy Christmas, Angie.
01:19:29Thanks, guys.
01:19:41Bye.
01:19:42Bye, David.
01:19:42Let's go.
01:20:12Let's go.
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01:21:54I have a feeling they already have.
01:22:21Let's go.
01:22:22Let's go.
01:22:27So do you have any plans for Christmas day?
01:22:29What do you have in mind?
01:22:31Mmm.
01:22:32Well.
01:22:33I know a place.
01:22:34Ah.
01:22:35Now it's uh...
01:22:37I need to warn you it's going to be very very loud and then lots of kids running around
01:22:41and you may have to fight for the cranberry sauce.
01:22:44Ah cranberry sauce.
01:22:47Sounds like a jolly good Christmas to me.
01:22:50Cranberry sauce.
01:22:51Mmm.
01:22:52Yummy.
01:22:53Yummy.
01:22:54Very American, actually.
01:22:56Right?
01:23:20Yeah, he's a little peeing.
01:23:35Oh, woman, what's yourization?

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