Ep 9. The Princess of Play Parts 1 & 2

Esme & Roy season 2 episode 9 is titled The Princess of Play Parts 1 & 2. In this two-part episode, Esme and Roy are hired by a young girl named Julia to help make her dream of becoming a princess come true.

Part 1 opens with Julia inviting Esme and Roy into her playroom, where she explains her desire to become a princess. Esme and Roy are happy to help and immediately begin brainstorming ideas. They decide to create a castle play area, complete with a throne and a dress-up corner. Julia is thrilled with their ideas and starts playing.

However, things don't go as planned when all of Julia's friends arrive for a play date. They all have their own ideas of how to play, causing chaos in the castle and upsetting Julia. Esme and Roy step in to mediate the situation and come up with a compromise that allows everyone to play the way they want to.

Part 2 picks up where Part 1 left off, with Julia still upset that her princess playtime was disrupted. Esme and Roy realize that they need to adjust their approach and come up with a new plan that will make Julia feel like a real princess.

They decide to throw a royal ball, complete with fancy decorations, snacks, and drinks. Julia is thrilled with the idea and helps Esme and Roy set up for the event. As the ball gets underway, Julia's friends arrive and are impressed by the decorations and treats.

However, Julia begins to feel overwhelmed and stressed by the social interactions at the ball. Esme and Roy notice her distress and step in to help her navigate the situation. They teach her some social skills, such as how to introduce herself and how to start a conversation with someone new.

By the end of the ball, Julia is beaming with confidence and happiness. She thanks Esme and Roy for helping her become a true princess. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the group reflects on the fun they had at the ball and how important it is to be kind to others.