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00:00:00Yes!
00:00:10Your deployment's tomorrow. I'm still worried.
00:00:20Don't worry. I'm going to be back. I'm going to be safe and sound. The first thing we're going to do is get married.
00:00:25I'll be waiting.
00:00:44Oh, my God.
00:00:51Oh, my God. It's so good to see you.
00:00:53It's so good to see you.
00:00:55I miss you a lot.
00:00:57I can't wait to go home together.
00:00:59Yeah. What are you having for dinner?
00:01:01I'm so sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Ace? He was supposed to come out with you.
00:01:05Ace? He's been back for a month. He didn't tell you?
00:01:09What?
00:01:12Call him up. You'll see.
00:01:15Let's go.
00:01:18Ace came back a month ago, but he hasn't been answering my calls.
00:01:28Ace, open up. I know you're in there.
00:01:31Ace! Ace!
00:01:51Ace, what are you doing?
00:01:53Who is that woman?
00:01:59Ace, open the door.
00:02:02Who the hell are you and what do you want with Ace?
00:02:04I need to see him.
00:02:11Ace? Explain.
00:02:14Look, I don't know what you want me to say. It's over. I got myself a new girl. It's time for you to move on.
00:02:23What do you mean it's over? I waited for you for three years. You said we were going to get married when you came back and now you're just telling me to move on?
00:02:32I was just fooling around that whole time. I didn't mean any of it.
00:02:36Besides, I was never in love with you like I am with Sally. She's the one, alright? It's not you.
00:02:41I don't believe you.
00:02:43I demand that you come out here and talk to me face to face. You owe me that at least.
00:02:47That's the problem with you, isn't it?
00:02:49You're always demanding this, demanding that. If Elena's not happy, nobody's happy. You're a spoiled, rich heiress and no guy wants a woman like that. Can't you understand that?
00:02:59Just fuck off.
00:03:02My dad was right about you.
00:03:05I never should have fallen for you. I hate you, Ace Atkins!
00:03:19Did you really have to be so cruel? I mean, I feel like you probably could have told her the truth. She's not going to leave you.
00:03:33That's what I'm afraid of. I love her. She's got to let her go.
00:03:44Let's get you into that wheelchair.
00:03:49Let's go.
00:04:06I want you to end things with Elena. The engagement is off. Take this money as your compensation.
00:04:13Mr. Pearson, I obviously always have had a lot of respect for you. Quite frankly, I have no interest in your money. All I need is a chance to talk to Elena. That's all I'm asking for.
00:04:24What can you possibly do for Elena when you can't even stand on your own? All you'll do is break her heart. I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple. If you really love her, leave her alone.
00:04:42Wow.
00:05:03Thanks for doing this, Sally. I really appreciate it.
00:05:07We'll start physical therapy in ten minutes. I'll go get the equipment.
00:05:15I love you, Elena. Forget about me. You'll find happiness again.
00:05:20Early this morning, Carter Pearson, CEO of Pearson Healthcare, was fatally shot by a gunman on Fifth Avenue. Police suspect the attack may be related to the wave of insurance policy changes that Pearson Healthcare is preparing to implement. For now, the gunman remains at large, while Elena Pearson, the victim's daughter, is set to take over as CEO.
00:05:51Clean that up.
00:05:52Good morning, gentlemen. I've called this emergency meeting to make an important announcement. I will be continuing to advance healthcare reform. The goal is to ensure all patients receive fair insurance coverage and to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.
00:06:22My plan...
00:06:27What the hell is your shit plan? You're giving away our profits to these poor people. I reject it.
00:06:33Uncle Houston, poor healthcare policies have led to my father's death. My plans are implemented to correct these wrongs. No matter what you say, I will never, ever change my mind.
00:06:44Really? You think you can control the entire group? I'm not the only one against this bullshit plan.
00:07:14Looks like you all need some more training still. We've got a long way to go.
00:07:44Will the healthcare heiress be able to bring about meaningful reform, or will she be next on the assassin's list?
00:07:50Hey Josh, can you bring me my headset and my jacket, please? Ace, you're the CEO of the company. You could totally assign someone else to handle Elena's case.
00:07:59So you heard the news too, huh? You think anyone's going to protect her like I would, Josh? I'll handle it.
00:08:15Elena, today you're going to follow my plan to increase healthcare prices. We will vote to dismiss you as CEO. Simple as that.
00:08:26Without the board's approval, you have no right to dismiss me.
00:08:39Have you lost your mind? Forcing a signature is illegal.
00:08:42No one here will testify against me. Just sign the damn paper.
00:08:47Are you all going to let him do this?
00:08:49Elena, you're asking us to throw our money away on those lowlifes. Don't blame us because we're not picking your side.
00:09:01Let's go, guys. Come on.
00:09:12Get your hands off of her.
00:09:19No way. That voice. It can't be him. It can't be him.
00:09:26It can.
00:09:36Long time no see, Ms. Pearson. I'm your personal bodyguard.
00:09:43It's been three years. I've missed you, Elena.
00:09:47You're my what?
00:09:49Jesus, Elena. Did you do something about your bodyguard? Are you stupid or something?
00:09:56You insult my boss again, you're going to be the one that needs some fucking healthcare.
00:10:00Okay, everyone out of my boardroom.
00:10:07Leave, or you're fired. I don't give a shit you're my uncle.
00:10:11There's only one way to deal with people like you, Elena, and that's to get rid of them. Just like I got rid of your father.
00:10:18What are you doing here? No one told me anything about needing a personal bodyguard.
00:10:24Ms. Pearson, Mr. Atkins. I'm Oliver, the family butler.
00:10:31Miss, Mr. Ace Atkins is the most sought after bodyguard in America.
00:10:37Now, as per the contract, he will provide you protection 24 hours to ensure your safety at all times.
00:10:46No. I won't have him as my bodyguard. I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:10:55Oliver, you can get me literally anyone else. Anyone but him.
00:10:59Ma'am, I urge you to rethink this. With him around, your safety is practically guaranteed.
00:11:07Oliver, can you leave us alone for a minute? I need to talk to him.
00:11:11Yes, ma'am.
00:11:16Ace, what are you doing here?
00:11:18I was just making sure that you were safe. Healthcare CEOs are on high alert right now and, well,
00:11:23I was worried about you.
00:11:25We broke up three years ago. You cheated on me. You don't have the right to be worried about me.
00:11:30The last thing I need right now is you being my bodyguard.
00:11:35The contract's already signed, so I'll just cover the termination fee. Now, go.
00:11:40I don't really understand why you're refusing all of this help.
00:11:43Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me again?
00:11:48Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me again?
00:11:51Why is my heart beating so fast?
00:11:53You're delusional.
00:11:55Oh, I know.
00:12:00The rational thing to do is to think of your safety right now, so just go.
00:12:04I'm not going to do it.
00:12:06I'm not going to do it.
00:12:08I'm not going to do it.
00:12:10The rational thing to do is to think of your safety right now, so just let me protect you.
00:12:15Only an idiot would entrust their safety to someone who cheated on them while they were engaged.
00:12:21Let go.
00:12:26Take me home.
00:12:30Elena!
00:12:32Asshole.
00:12:34You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like it's nothing?
00:12:43That's odd.
00:12:45I turned off the lights when I left the house, right?
00:12:54Someone broke in.
00:12:56The killer?
00:12:57The killer?
00:13:20Why so surprised, princess?
00:13:23Didn't you know you were going to be next?
00:13:27No. I don't want to die, please. Someone help me.
00:13:58No.
00:14:11Ace. Oh, God.
00:14:15I thought I was going to die.
00:14:18You're safe.
00:14:20You're hurt. You're all right.
00:14:22You saved me.
00:14:24Ace.
00:14:28You're bleeding.
00:14:32He might be an asshole, but damn, he's even hotter than he used to be.
00:14:37He's still got that same glow.
00:14:39God, I missed her.
00:14:42Do you remember the last time we...
00:14:44Yeah.
00:14:46Bathroom.
00:14:58He's hot.
00:15:00He's hot.
00:15:07That guy got you in the leg, too, right? I should wrap that up.
00:15:12He tried to stab me in the leg and he missed. It's fine.
00:15:17I saw the knife go straight into your leg.
00:15:23Ace, is there something wrong?
00:15:25It's fine.
00:15:27Okay.
00:15:29Ace.
00:15:56Come on.
00:15:59Oh, my...
00:16:04Am I interrupting?
00:16:06No. No.
00:16:08Ace cut himself and I was just helping him dress the wound.
00:16:16Mr. Atkins, I brought your luggage up. Here.
00:16:20Wait. He's not staying with me.
00:16:23Yes, Miss Pearson. Of course.
00:16:25That's exactly what a personal bodyguard does.
00:16:29The contract clearly states that Mr. Atkins must remain by your side 24-7 to ensure your safety.
00:16:38Oliver, it's not just about the contract. I can't...
00:16:42I can't let my ex-boyfriend live with me as my bodyguard.
00:16:47You must understand.
00:16:49You might very well be the next target.
00:16:52If you fail to understand this, then I shall have to tender my letter of resignation.
00:16:59Be fine.
00:17:01Oliver, you win.
00:17:03Brilliant.
00:17:05Mr. Atkins, from here on out, Miss Pearson's safety is in your hands.
00:17:16I would take a bullet for her.
00:17:19I would take a bullet for her.
00:17:33You're the first door on the left. You can stay there.
00:17:37Helena...
00:17:38Ace, let's just address the elephant in the room.
00:17:41We broke up three years ago, and that's that.
00:17:43Now, if you're going to be staying here, we need to establish some boundaries.
00:17:48So, here's how it's going to go.
00:17:50You are going to do your job as my bodyguard, and I'm going to live my life.
00:17:54Nothing else.
00:17:56Is that clear?
00:17:58Crystal...
00:18:00I'll go unpack my stuff.
00:18:14Is this his wallet?
00:18:27You said you never left me, so why do you have a photo of me inside your wallet?
00:18:39I checked the house. It's all clear.
00:18:41Safe to sleep.
00:18:43Great, thanks.
00:18:45I'm going to go to bed now.
00:18:46Good night.
00:19:12Shit!
00:19:16Shit!
00:19:21Sorry.
00:19:23I thought you were in danger.
00:19:25Hand me that towel!
00:19:42It's not like I haven't seen you before.
00:19:47Be professional. I'm still your boss, remember?
00:19:56Yes, ma'am.
00:20:17You've changed a lot, Elena.
00:20:20And after all these years, I still feel the same about you.
00:20:38Ace, I have some scar cream for you.
00:20:41Yeah, just hold on a second. One minute.
00:20:43Hey, what's up?
00:20:45Hey.
00:20:48Just have something for the scars.
00:20:52I can put it on.
00:20:54I'm surprised that you still...
00:20:58show this much care for me still.
00:21:01Get over yourself.
00:21:04I'm just helping you.
00:21:06I'm sorry.
00:21:08I'm sorry.
00:21:10I'm sorry.
00:21:12I'm sorry.
00:21:14I'm sorry.
00:21:16I'm sorry.
00:21:18I'm sorry.
00:21:20I'm sorry.
00:21:22I'm just helping you because I'm nice.
00:21:25Elena, calm yourself.
00:21:27He's just a stupid ex with a hot body.
00:21:30Okay.
00:21:34Hold on.
00:21:43What is with you and this blanket?
00:21:46I saw that guy get you in the leg.
00:21:49My leg is fine.
00:21:51I'm just sitting.
00:21:53That's how I sit.
00:21:55I call BS. Let me see it.
00:22:08What if I'm hiding something under there?
00:22:12Maybe I'm hiding a boner.
00:22:15Let's see it.
00:22:21Um...
00:22:25You're not my boyfriend anymore. You're my bodyguard.
00:22:28We should keep things professional.
00:22:32Good night.
00:22:36Good night.
00:22:40You're right, Elena.
00:22:42I'm just your bodyguard.
00:22:52Elena.
00:22:54I want you to put this on. It's lightweight.
00:22:57You won't even feel it.
00:22:59I'm not wearing that.
00:23:01You can either do it yourself or I can strip your clothes off for you.
00:23:04And I can do it.
00:23:06And if you ask me, I prefer the latter.
00:23:08Okay, I can do it myself.
00:23:16May I?
00:23:18You got it.
00:23:21Okay.
00:23:37Why does he have to be so damn attractive?
00:23:40It's inside.
00:23:44Okay, I have to go. I'm late for work.
00:23:48Yes, ma'am.
00:23:52I'm assuming the assassination didn't go as planned.
00:23:55That idiot calls himself a hitman. He can't handle a defenseless woman.
00:24:00Chad, I'm leaving this to you.
00:24:03Seduce Elena, get her under your thumb, and Pearson Healthcare is ours.
00:24:07Consider it done.
00:24:15Jesus, Chad, how many times have I told you to knock?
00:24:18Why didn't you run?
00:24:20Why didn't you run?
00:24:22You owe me dinner, remember?
00:24:24I remember.
00:24:26But I'm swamped with work and planning a funeral, so can we take a rain check?
00:24:30Let me handle the funeral preparations.
00:24:33You've been working too hard since your father passed.
00:24:36This is how people get burned down. You need to take some time off to relax.
00:24:47Yeah.
00:24:49You know what? Let's do dinner.
00:24:55Great.
00:25:08Sir, this is a table for two.
00:25:14Why don't you go sit over there?
00:25:19Okay.
00:25:38I'm Miss Pearson's bodyguard. I've got to keep a tight perimeter around her at all times.
00:25:42Thanks for checking in.
00:25:50Well, don't let me interrupt.
00:25:52You guys haven't ordered yet. Go ahead.
00:25:5982 Lafite.
00:26:01Your favorite.
00:26:03I found a collector who was willing to sell it to me.
00:26:06Here, have a taste.
00:26:11Hey, I find it kind of rude, Chad, that you're not offering me a drink.
00:26:14I am attending this dinner with the two of you, aren't I?
00:26:16Well, Mr. Atkins, seeing that you're Elena's bodyguard,
00:26:21I didn't find it appropriate for you to be drinking on the job now.
00:26:26My apologies.
00:26:29Elena.
00:26:33I know how tough it's been for you.
00:26:35And I want you to know that I'm here for you.
00:26:39Always.
00:26:41And that my heart belongs to you.
00:26:42Sorry, Chad. I'm not really in the mood to talk about all that.
00:26:48Can we eat? I'm starving.
00:26:51Yeah. Sam.
00:26:54The mango salad.
00:26:59Oh, hey, Sam. Sorry about that.
00:27:02She actually doesn't like mangoes.
00:27:04Do you mind bringing out another plate without them?
00:27:06No.
00:27:08She actually doesn't like mangoes.
00:27:10Do you mind bringing out another plate without them?
00:27:12He still remembers?
00:27:14I'll see what I can do about that.
00:27:19Wait, didn't you two just meet?
00:27:22How would he know that you don't like mangoes?
00:27:25How would he know that you don't like mangoes?
00:27:29Well, we actually go way back.
00:27:31And I know a hell of a lot more about her than just her preference for mangoes.
00:27:34He's my bodyguard. Of course, Oliver told him everything that he needed to know.
00:27:39I'll just pick her on the way he goes.
00:27:45Okay, something's definitely going on with Elena and her bodyguard.
00:28:05What was that tonight?
00:28:07If I didn't know any better, I think you might be jealous of Chad.
00:28:10Maybe you're just seeing things the way you want to see them.
00:28:14You ever think about that?
00:28:16How could I forget?
00:28:18Right, you shattered my heart.
00:28:21Save it.
00:28:23Just go home.
00:28:25You're not going anywhere.
00:28:27You're not going anywhere.
00:28:29You're not going anywhere.
00:28:31You're not going anywhere.
00:28:32Just go home.
00:28:34You have funeral preparations to make anyway.
00:28:40I'm sorry, Elena.
00:28:42I was just trying to give you a better life.
00:28:45I didn't think it would hurt you this much.
00:28:51Elena!
00:28:53Elena?
00:28:55Dad! You're back!
00:29:03Dad!
00:29:08Dad!
00:29:11What's going on?
00:29:13Please.
00:29:15It's fine. I'm here. Okay?
00:29:17You're safe.
00:29:19I had a dream about my dad.
00:29:23One second he was smiling at me, and then the next...
00:29:33I just doubt myself sometimes.
00:29:38Do you really think that I can make a change in this industry?
00:29:49You're the strongest woman I've ever known.
00:29:52And I think that you can do anything that you set your heart on.
00:29:56Besides, I'm going to be right here the whole time supporting you.
00:29:59Protecting you.
00:30:00Protecting you.
00:30:03Protecting me?
00:30:07Do you really think I can trust you after what you've put me through?
00:30:12Look.
00:30:14A relationship that is in the past.
00:30:17But I would protect you with my life.
00:30:20I'd die for you.
00:30:22I need you to understand that.
00:30:25So you would die for me, but you won't love me?
00:30:30So you would die for me, but you won't love me?
00:31:00Stay with me.
00:31:03Is that how you wanted to keep things professional?
00:31:08You're my bodyguard.
00:31:10And I'm scared.
00:31:14Stay with me.
00:31:16So I can feel safe.
00:31:31If only I could stay by your side like this forever.
00:31:40What are we doing here?
00:31:42I'm going to teach you some basic self-defense techniques.
00:31:45You know, just in case.
00:31:47Always got to be prepared.
00:31:49What I mean is, in case I die first and you're still in danger, you can...
00:31:55fight your way out.
00:31:56First case scenario.
00:32:03What would you do if someone had you against a wall like this?
00:32:09Um...
00:32:13No, all the pushing in the world won't do anything.
00:32:17Try putting your hand on a more vulnerable place.
00:32:20No, all the pushing in the world won't do anything.
00:32:22Try putting your hand on a more vulnerable place.
00:32:26That one there.
00:32:29And that one there.
00:32:31Push as hard as you can.
00:32:37Right. Nice.
00:32:42Alright. Second scenario.
00:32:46What if somebody...
00:32:48had you like this?
00:32:54What if somebody...
00:32:57had you like this?
00:33:00It's just self-defense training. Don't let it get to you, Alina.
00:33:05What's your move?
00:33:08Um...
00:33:10I go for the more vulnerable part.
00:33:13Like...
00:33:14stomping on the floor.
00:33:15Stomping on the floor?
00:33:20Very nice. You're a very fast learner, aren't you?
00:33:23Okay. Third scenario.
00:33:26You ready?
00:33:28Alright.
00:33:31What?
00:33:36Someone's got you like this.
00:33:38Starts choking you.
00:33:41Get it quick.
00:33:43Like this?
00:33:46Use your hips.
00:33:48What?
00:33:50Use your hips to thrust me off of you.
00:33:52As hard as you can.
00:33:57Ace, are you okay?
00:33:59Did I hurt your leg?
00:34:00No.
00:34:01What was that sound?
00:34:06It didn't hurt my leg.
00:34:08It's fine. That was a good job.
00:34:10No, you're hurt.
00:34:12Fine. That was good work, though.
00:34:13Seriously.
00:34:15Ace, the new security equipment just arrived.
00:34:17Can you come check it out?
00:34:19Yeah, sure. Thanks, Josh.
00:34:21Good job today.
00:34:23Seriously.
00:34:30That sound was weird.
00:34:36Ace is hiding something from me.
00:34:40Alina, right?
00:34:41I'm Josh.
00:34:43I used to serve with Ace in the military,
00:34:45but now we're colleagues.
00:34:47He talks about you a lot.
00:34:49Hi, Josh.
00:34:51I'm sorry. Can I ask,
00:34:53is there something going on with Ace's leg?
00:34:59Huh? Leg?
00:35:01No. Not that I know of.
00:35:03You know, Ace has been single for years now.
00:35:07Everyone here knows that
00:35:08there's someone he's never been able to forget,
00:35:11and that person is you, Alina.
00:35:15You're mistaken.
00:35:17He doesn't love me at all.
00:35:20If you knew him, then you would know
00:35:22that he broke up with me three years ago.
00:35:24You know, I might be just an outsider,
00:35:26but I know Ace.
00:35:28Maybe some things aren't what they seem.
00:35:32Alright, I gotta go check up on Ace and the new equipment.
00:35:35It was nice meeting you, Alina.
00:35:37Maybe some things aren't what they seem?
00:35:40What does that even mean?
00:35:42Yeah, thanks, Josh. Everything looks great.
00:35:44Okay.
00:35:49Ace.
00:35:51Alina asked about your leg.
00:35:54What'd you say?
00:36:00What'd you say?
00:36:02Don't worry. I didn't say a word.
00:36:03But honestly, man, I think she still cares about you.
00:36:07Maybe it's time you told her the truth.
00:36:09I appreciate your input, Josh,
00:36:11but I think I know what's best for Alina and I.
00:36:13You might want to deal with that prosthetic soon, though.
00:36:16It's overdue for a replacement.
00:36:18If you keep stalling,
00:36:20you're gonna damage the nerves in your leg, man.
00:36:22You know that a new prosthetic would take about three weeks.
00:36:25I'm still on the job. I can't leave Alina alone.
00:36:28I think that would be very irresponsible of me.
00:36:30Don't you think, Josh?
00:36:32Man, you're one hell of a romantic. You know that?
00:36:35Yeah, well, that makes one of us.
00:36:37Why don't you get the hell out of here, all right?
00:36:53Almighty God,
00:36:55in your mercy, turn the darkness of death
00:36:57into the dawn of new life
00:36:59and the sorrow of parting
00:37:01into the joy of heaven
00:37:03through our Savior, Jesus Christ,
00:37:05who died, rose again,
00:37:08and lives forevermore.
00:37:10Amen.
00:37:16My deepest condolences.
00:37:18May your father rest in peace.
00:37:20Your father knew that your reckless reforms
00:37:22would be tearing his company apart.
00:37:24He would never let you go.
00:37:25He was your brother.
00:37:27If you had even a shred of affection for him,
00:37:30you would never say something like that at his funeral.
00:37:33You know, Uncle Houston, I've always wondered.
00:37:35You've been far angrier about the health care reforms
00:37:38than my own father's murder.
00:37:40Could it be that you had something to do with his death?
00:37:43That is outrageous slander.
00:37:47How dare you accuse me of murdering my brother at his funeral?
00:37:50Sorry for your loss.
00:38:21It's enough.
00:38:29This was my father's favorite.
00:38:31I got it for him for his birthday,
00:38:33but he didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:38:36I'm sorry.
00:38:38I'm sorry.
00:38:40I'm sorry.
00:38:42I'm sorry.
00:38:44I'm sorry.
00:38:46I'm sorry.
00:38:48I'm sorry.
00:38:50I'm sorry.
00:39:00Right here.
00:39:02Not going anywhere.
00:39:11Get out.
00:39:17Don't go.
00:39:21Can you promise you won't leave me again?
00:39:27I promise.
00:39:29I'll never leave you again.
00:39:31Josh said that there's someone in your heart.
00:39:35Someone that you can't forget.
00:39:37Is that someone me?
00:39:41Tell me, Ace.
00:39:50Yes.
00:39:52That someone is you.
00:39:54And it always has been.
00:39:56If you love me, then why did you break up with me?
00:39:59Look, it's been a long day.
00:40:01I don't think we should talk about it.
00:40:04I'm just going to end up hurting you.
00:40:06You did hurt me.
00:40:08Three years ago, I waited for you to come back and marry me,
00:40:13and then you left me for another woman.
00:40:15You broke my heart.
00:40:16And then you just walked back into my life like nothing happened.
00:40:20No.
00:40:22No!
00:40:46No.
00:41:03Oh my God, I drank too much.
00:41:06Can we sleep together?
00:41:09Hungry?
00:41:11Get you breakfast.
00:41:12Last night, we...
00:41:16You were drunk.
00:41:18Very drunk.
00:41:20I took care of you.
00:41:22That was it.
00:41:24He's not going to mention the kiss?
00:41:26Jerk.
00:41:28Well, thank you so much for taking such great care of me, Mr. Bodyguard.
00:41:43You've been far angrier about the health care reforms than my own father's murder.
00:41:48Haven't you dealt with that bitch Elena yet?
00:41:51She's starting to suspect I had something to do with her father's death.
00:41:54She's hard to handle.
00:41:56The bodyguard of hers is practically glued on to her.
00:41:59I can never get her alone and make any real progress.
00:42:01This will not do.
00:42:03She's been lobbying aggressively within the company.
00:42:06Some of the board are starting to support her reforms.
00:42:08If she keeps this up, I'll get pushed out of the company.
00:42:12What do you want me to do?
00:42:15The company's annual gala is this weekend.
00:42:18Elena will undoubtedly use it to rally more support from the board.
00:42:21What you're going to do is invite her to go as your date,
00:42:24and then you're going to propose to her publicly.
00:42:26Tell her she'll get more support from the board if she's married with a husband.
00:42:29We can use the engagement to shift public focus away from reform.
00:42:34Kill two birds with one stone. I like that.
00:42:35Exactly. The media will be there, and she won't reject you in front of everyone.
00:42:39There's no way she risks tanking the company's stock prices again.
00:42:47Elena.
00:42:49I was hoping I would be able to escort you to the company dinner this weekend.
00:42:55I told you, Mr. Vegas would be chasing this person.
00:42:58He's been at it for ages. His persistence is kind of impressive.
00:43:06Chad, I...
00:43:08Elena, trust me.
00:43:10I can help you win over a couple more board members for the healthcare reform plan.
00:43:18Yeah. Yes, I'd love to go to dinner.
00:43:22Great. See you later.
00:43:36How do I look?
00:43:38You look beautiful.
00:43:40You know, I don't know if you have to dress so formally.
00:43:44What, are you jealous?
00:43:46I just don't think that that guy deserves all of this.
00:43:54I'm not jealous.
00:43:56I'm not jealous.
00:43:58I'm not jealous.
00:44:00I'm not jealous.
00:44:02All of this.
00:44:07Oh, speak of the devil.
00:44:10Wow, beautiful.
00:44:12Elena, we should get going. We're going to be late.
00:44:15And, uh, Ace.
00:44:17Remember your place, okay, there, sport?
00:44:20You're the bodyguard.
00:44:22So make sure you keep a professional distance between you and your employer, yeah?
00:44:31Okay.
00:44:42Elena's healthcare reform plan might have some short-term losses,
00:44:46but I believe the long-term benefits far outweigh the small drawbacks.
00:44:52Forget about that for a moment.
00:44:54What we're really curious about is how far you two have gotten.
00:44:58Given the company's current PR crisis,
00:45:01announcing a wedding might actually help repair its image.
00:45:04Elena, Chad seems like an excellent match.
00:45:08Oh, um, Mr. and Mrs. Hans, you're mistaken.
00:45:12Chad and I are-
00:45:13Thank you for your blessing, and we'll seriously consider it.
00:45:19Our company has faced challenges recently,
00:45:22but on this special night,
00:45:25our new CEO, Miss Elena Pearson, would like to say a few words.
00:45:34Before Miss Pearson says anything,
00:45:37I have a surprise for her.
00:45:42I have a surprise for her.
00:45:44Elena, I have loved you for so long.
00:46:01Will you marry me?
00:46:03Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him!
00:46:14Chad, stand up. What are you doing?
00:46:16I don't-
00:46:18Come on, let's go. We're leaving.
00:46:22Okay.
00:46:38What the hell are you doing?
00:46:40Storming out like that in front of all those guests.
00:46:42Do you realize how bad you're making the company's image look?
00:46:44Oh, really?
00:46:46So what, you're going to just marry that guy to save the company's image?
00:46:48That's ridiculous.
00:46:49Who I marry is none of your business.
00:46:51We're over, Ace.
00:46:53You're just my bodyguard.
00:46:55You don't get to interfere with my life.
00:46:57You don't mean that.
00:46:59You don't love that guy.
00:47:01You barely fucking know him.
00:47:03Who I love is none of your concern.
00:47:05Don't pretend to care about me, Ace Atkins,
00:47:07when you've pushed me away over and over again.
00:47:09Even if I'd said yes to Chad's proposal,
00:47:11you would have nothing to do with it
00:47:13and you couldn't stop me.
00:47:20Elena!
00:47:22Elena, where are you?
00:47:26Elena, are you in there?
00:47:31Tell him you're busy.
00:47:33Make him leave.
00:47:37Tell him you're busy.
00:47:39Make him leave.
00:47:49Make him leave.
00:48:05I'll be out in a minute.
00:48:08Are you sure you're okay?
00:48:13Yeah, I'm fine. Just...
00:48:15Just go.
00:48:20Okay.
00:48:32Ace, you bastard.
00:48:34Look, I'm sorry about that,
00:48:36but that guy doesn't fucking deserve you.
00:48:38Oh, and you do?
00:48:40You abandoned me.
00:48:42We were supposed to get married.
00:48:44You have no right to say that to me.
00:48:46What do you think's going on here?
00:48:47Do you think that I don't love you?
00:48:49I mean, do you have any fucking idea how much I...
00:48:51Elena!
00:48:53Who's in there with you?
00:48:55How much what? What are you saying?
00:48:59How much, how much what?
00:49:01What are you saying?
00:49:03Elena!
00:49:05What do you think?
00:49:09What are you two doing in here?
00:49:11I could ask you the same question, Chad.
00:49:13You told me it was just a date to the gala
00:49:15and then you go and pull a prank on me.
00:49:17Pull that stunt out there?
00:49:19Proposing in front of everyone?
00:49:21What, have you lost your mind?
00:49:23Elena, I have been pursuing you for so long
00:49:25and you've never rejected me.
00:49:27So, that has to mean that you feel the same way.
00:49:30What?
00:49:32I haven't said anything.
00:49:34You need to go out and tell the people the truth.
00:49:36What's the difference, hmm?
00:49:38Everybody already thinks that you're my fiancee now.
00:49:40Since you've never rejected me,
00:49:42it's clear that you like me.
00:49:44It's only natural for us to meet again.
00:49:45Don't step closer.
00:49:47And who the hell are you?
00:49:49You're just a fucking bodyguard!
00:49:52Don't think I don't see what's happening.
00:49:54Acting all on your high horse,
00:49:56but deep down you're just a slut
00:49:58sleeping with your bodyguard.
00:50:07Bravo, bravo.
00:50:09You two are the perfect pair of adulters.
00:50:11Hey, this must be nice, huh?
00:50:13Living with your boss,
00:50:15shut the fuck up.
00:50:17What's the matter, struck a nerve?
00:50:19Elena, you have the audacity
00:50:21to accuse me
00:50:23of damaging the company?
00:50:25Take a look in the mirror.
00:50:27You're the CEO sleeping with your fucking bodyguard.
00:50:29You're the real disgrace to the Pearson Group.
00:50:36You see that girl right there?
00:50:38There's no one in the world that I love more than her.
00:50:40You're not going to disrespect her.
00:50:42You show face around here again,
00:50:43you understand?
00:50:45Do you understand?
00:50:56You left me?
00:51:01Did you mean what you said?
00:51:04Please just tell me the truth.
00:51:06That's all it takes for us to start over.
00:51:09No, Elena.
00:51:11I can't be with you.
00:51:13I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:51:15I'm not whole.
00:51:17I'll never be enough for you.
00:51:19That was just impulsive.
00:51:21I shouldn't have said that.
00:51:23I'm sorry.
00:51:25You're lying.
00:51:27You still keep a photo of us in your wallet.
00:51:29You'd risk your life for me.
00:51:31You'd stay up all night to protect me.
00:51:33That is not just a bodyguard doing his job.
00:51:35That is something more and you know it.
00:51:36Moments ago, right here,
00:51:38you said that you loved me
00:51:40more than anyone else in the world.
00:51:42Is...
00:51:45Why won't you admit that you still love me?
00:51:48Elena, look.
00:51:53Look.
00:51:56I'm here to guard you.
00:51:58I'm your bodyguard.
00:52:00I shouldn't have crossed the line.
00:52:02I'm sorry.
00:52:04Now, let's go.
00:52:07Stay away from me.
00:52:09Elena.
00:52:12I'm sorry, Elena.
00:52:14I can't hold you back.
00:52:16You deserve better than a broken man like myself.
00:52:23Can't handle one woman?
00:52:25Absolutely useless.
00:52:27That bitch has been screaming bodyguard
00:52:29the whole damn time.
00:52:31What do you want me to do?
00:52:33That pathetic freaking loser.
00:52:34I'm gonna kill him.
00:52:37It's only a matter of time.
00:52:39If that's the case,
00:52:41there's only one option left.
00:52:43If we want Pearson through,
00:52:45we're going to have to eliminate her.
00:52:47Just like we did her father.
00:53:01You think you can fix everything
00:53:02with these little tricks?
00:53:04Won't work, Ace.
00:53:06It's your favorite.
00:53:08French toast.
00:53:10Been up since six,
00:53:12making sure everything was perfect.
00:53:14I know it's been a while,
00:53:16so I hope it tastes like
00:53:18how you remember it.
00:53:32Oliver, what are you,
00:53:34what are you doing here?
00:53:36This is a signed first edition.
00:53:40Mr. Atkins went through
00:53:42several of his connections
00:53:44to track that down for you.
00:53:46And while you were at your meetings,
00:53:48he took it upon himself
00:53:50to redecorate your entire office.
00:53:53Do you really think
00:53:55gestures like these
00:53:57are going to make me forgive you?
00:54:01I just want you to be happy.
00:54:03Elena,
00:54:05whether you forgive me or not
00:54:07doesn't really matter.
00:54:09You have every right to hate me
00:54:11and to push me away
00:54:13if that's what you want.
00:54:15But please,
00:54:17just don't let this anger
00:54:19get the better of you.
00:54:20Just don't let this anger
00:54:22eat away at you.
00:54:24It wasn't your fault.
00:54:26None of it was.
00:54:28It was mine.
00:54:30Don't think you've won me over.
00:54:32I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:54:35Don't think you've won me over.
00:54:37I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:54:40Go make me a coffee.
00:54:42I have a meeting soon.
00:54:44Ms. Pearson,
00:54:46if I may say,
00:54:48Mr. Atkins cares for you deeply.
00:54:52And from the way you look at him,
00:54:55it's clear you feel the same way.
00:54:58So why not just be together?
00:55:01Oliver, you don't understand.
00:55:03Every time I take a step forward,
00:55:05he takes two steps back.
00:55:07It's not that simple.
00:55:09Well, then maybe you should
00:55:10take the lead.
00:55:12Valentine's Day is
00:55:14right around the corner.
00:55:16Why not use the occasion
00:55:18to clear the air
00:55:20and finally talk it through?
00:55:23Hmm?
00:55:25Maybe.
00:55:40Maybe you should
00:55:42take the lead.
00:55:45The first gift I ever gave Ace
00:55:47was a motorcycle,
00:55:49and he loved it.
00:55:51Ace, stay here.
00:55:53I have a surprise for you.
00:55:56All right.
00:55:58And your order will be delivered tonight.
00:56:00Thank you so much.
00:56:02Thank you for shopping with us, Ms. Pearson.
00:56:11Hmph!
00:56:13Hmph!
00:56:15Hmph!
00:56:41What the fuck?
00:56:43Josh.
00:56:45Josh!
00:56:47Elena's been taken.
00:56:49Activate the tracking system.
00:56:51Get the cops involved.
00:56:53I'm going after her.
00:56:55What the fuck?
00:56:57Josh.
00:56:59Josh!
00:57:01Elena's been taken.
00:57:03Activate the tracking system.
00:57:05Get the cops involved.
00:57:07I'm going after her.
00:57:17Who are you?
00:57:19Look, if this is about the company's
00:57:21health care reforms,
00:57:22I'm making a new plan.
00:57:24It's set to pass on Monday,
00:57:26so please don't kill me.
00:57:28Shut your mouth.
00:57:30This isn't about health care.
00:57:32You got it all wrong.
00:57:34What?
00:57:40My uncle hired you?
00:57:42He paid you to kill my dad?
00:57:44Ding, ding, ding, ding.
00:57:46Took you long enough to figure out.
00:57:48Daddy's little girl is so clever.
00:57:50Now sign the damn thing
00:57:52or I'll put a hole in your head!
00:57:56Okay, I'll sign.
00:57:58But you have to let me go after.
00:58:00Good.
00:58:02Sign it,
00:58:04then you're free to go.
00:58:06He's lying.
00:58:08As soon as I sign, he'll kill me.
00:58:10Think, Elena, think.
00:58:12Hurry up.
00:58:14Don't try anything stupid
00:58:16or break your legs before you can escape.
00:58:18Huh?
00:58:30No, I don't want to die.
00:58:32Please, Ace, save me.
00:58:36Now that this job is completed,
00:58:38I can never have to worry
00:58:40about money ever again.
00:58:43Good job.
00:58:47Good job.
00:58:53Ah!
00:59:01Drop your weapon
00:59:03or I'll blow her brains out.
00:59:05Ace, don't do it.
00:59:07Drop your weapon!
00:59:15Good job.
00:59:17Good.
00:59:30Ah!
00:59:32No.
00:59:34Come on.
00:59:36Ah!
00:59:38No!
00:59:40No!
00:59:43Are you crazy?
00:59:45You had a gun pointed at your head
00:59:47and you still went after him.
00:59:49I thought I lost you.
00:59:51It's gonna be okay.
00:59:54I knew exactly what he was doing
00:59:56when he asked me to close my eyes.
00:59:58It's over.
01:00:02Ah!
01:00:04Ah!
01:00:08Who sent you?
01:00:10Ah!
01:00:12Okay, just get me a medic.
01:00:14I don't want to die.
01:00:15I'll kill you as soon as you give me
01:00:17some fucking answers, so talk!
01:00:20It's Houston.
01:00:22He paid me to kill Carter.
01:00:24The kid, Emelina.
01:00:26There's proof.
01:00:28Where?
01:00:30My left jacket pocket.
01:00:32Just check it!
01:00:34Ah!
01:00:36Get that idiot Carter Pearson
01:00:38and the five million dollars is yours.
01:00:40Why would he murder his own brother?
01:00:42My father's been nothing but kind to him.
01:00:51The cops are on the way.
01:00:53Everything's fine.
01:00:55I don't understand.
01:00:57Houston was the company's
01:00:59second largest shareholder.
01:01:01What more could he possibly want?
01:01:03Why would he murder my father?
01:01:06And in front of me, too!
01:01:07I'm going to have to live
01:01:09with that image scarred
01:01:11into the back of my mind
01:01:13for the rest of my life.
01:01:15Some people just want more.
01:01:17And it's never enough.
01:01:19They're just greedy and they're monsters
01:01:21and you never have to think
01:01:23about them again, okay?
01:01:25It's over.
01:01:27It's over.
01:01:29I'm going to go home.
01:01:31Okay, let's go.
01:01:38Just pull over.
01:01:40What's wrong?
01:01:42Your arm, it's bleeding.
01:01:44Didn't you notice?
01:01:46No, I didn't notice.
01:01:48It must have happened during the fight.
01:01:50You're unbelievable.
01:01:52It's fine.
01:01:54Just pull over right up there.
01:01:56It's fine.
01:01:58No, I'll take care of it.
01:02:00We'll stop for a bit.
01:02:08Ace, why did you cheat on me
01:02:10all those years ago?
01:02:13What?
01:02:15Tell me the truth or I swear
01:02:17I will wrap this bandage
01:02:19around your arm so hard
01:02:21you can't feel it.
01:02:28Hey, look, I screwed up.
01:02:30But that's in the past.
01:02:32I just want to move forward, okay?
01:02:33Please be honest with me.
01:02:35Do you still love me?
01:02:37Come on, don't try
01:02:39and dodge the question.
01:02:41Today you could have called
01:02:43for backup, but you didn't.
01:02:45You charged right in to save me.
01:02:47If you didn't care about me,
01:02:49you wouldn't have gone
01:02:51to such extremes.
01:02:54I love you.
01:02:56Always have, never stop,
01:02:58not even for a second.
01:03:00I believe you this time.
01:03:01Let's start fresh.
01:03:03I love you, Elena.
01:03:05I've always loved you.
01:03:07Come here.
01:03:15Dude, you need to get
01:03:17your prosthetic leg checked ASAP.
01:03:19I talked to Dr. Dean and he said
01:03:21if you don't get treated soon,
01:03:23your leg may forever lose sensation.
01:03:28Today we're here to talk
01:03:29about my healthcare reform strategy.
01:03:31You can't even handle
01:03:33your personal life.
01:03:35The news came out
01:03:37and this company's stock prices
01:03:39fell another five points.
01:03:41And yet you still think
01:03:43you can push through reforms.
01:03:45I'm the first to object.
01:03:47Elena, do you know how
01:03:49the other healthcare companies
01:03:51are mocking us?
01:03:53They're saying that we're spineless idiots
01:03:55because we let a woman become the CEO.
01:03:57Uncle Houston,
01:03:59my scandals are causing
01:04:01such problems for the company.
01:04:03How do you plan to account
01:04:05for the damages
01:04:07that your actions have caused?
01:04:09Like hiring someone
01:04:11to kill my father.
01:04:15Like hiring someone
01:04:17to kill my father.
01:04:21That's slander.
01:04:23Your father was killed
01:04:25by an angry citizen
01:04:27who was dissatisfied
01:04:29with the company.
01:04:33Kill that idiot Carter Pearson
01:04:35and the five million dollars
01:04:37is yours.
01:04:41I testify that Houston Pearson
01:04:43paid me to kill Carter Pearson
01:04:45and then he paid me
01:04:47to try to kill Elena Pearson.
01:04:54I hereby declare
01:04:56that Houston Pearson
01:04:57is immediately stripped
01:04:59of all his duties within this group.
01:05:01You murdered my father
01:05:03and tried to kill me.
01:05:05You need to pay for your crimes.
01:05:07You need to pay for your crimes.
01:05:09Who do you think you are?
01:05:11Do you think you can kick me
01:05:13out of Pearson Group?
01:05:15I gave everything to this company.
01:05:17Why should you,
01:05:19the daughter of that idiot Carter Pearson,
01:05:21inherit this company?
01:05:23What is wrong with increasing
01:05:25the claim denial rate?
01:05:27We have a technology
01:05:29that increased our claim denial rate
01:05:31to 40%,
01:05:33the highest in the industry.
01:05:35And that old fool Carter,
01:05:37he dared to yell at me over this.
01:05:39He deserved to die.
01:05:41Every accomplishment you've made
01:05:43has been riding off
01:05:45of the coattails of struggling people
01:05:47and my father's life.
01:05:49And you show no remorse for them.
01:05:51You're a monster.
01:05:53Don't move.
01:05:58Houston Pearson,
01:06:00you're under arrest for first degree murder.
01:06:28Now does anyone else
01:06:30have anything to say?
01:06:33Great.
01:06:35All those in favor
01:06:37of implementing my health care
01:06:39reform strategy,
01:06:41raise your hand.
01:06:58Very well.
01:07:00It seems the majority has voted yes.
01:07:03I declare that the health care
01:07:05reform plan,
01:07:07with the slogan
01:07:09Deliver, Declare, and Disclose,
01:07:11has officially passed
01:07:13and will be implemented immediately.
01:07:15Cheers.
01:07:17Cheers.
01:07:19Congratulations on the huge success
01:07:21of the health care reform.
01:07:23Bring it in, guys.
01:07:27Congrats, you two.
01:07:29Cheers.
01:07:30Cheers.
01:07:31Cheers.
01:07:32Cheers.
01:07:34Cheers.
01:07:35Cheers.
01:07:36Cheers.
01:07:37Cheers.
01:07:38Cheers.
01:07:39Cheers.
01:07:40Cheers.
01:07:41Cheers.
01:07:42Cheers.
01:07:43Congrats, you two.
01:07:44Looks like you guys are
01:07:45officially back together.
01:07:47Should I be planning
01:07:48your reunion party?
01:07:49That's enough.
01:07:50That's enough.
01:07:51Miss Pearson,
01:07:52if your father could see you now,
01:07:54he'd be so proud.
01:07:59Thank you so much, guys.
01:08:01If it hadn't been for you,
01:08:03I don't think my health care
01:08:04reform plan would have passed.
01:08:06Especially you, Ace.
01:08:09I don't know
01:08:10what I would have done
01:08:11without you.
01:08:14Well, I'll, um,
01:08:16always be your rock.
01:08:20Cheers.
01:08:21Heck yeah.
01:08:34Hey.
01:08:35Hey.
01:08:37Were you looking for me?
01:08:39Josh is out there
01:08:40drinking like a wild animal.
01:08:43He's trying to make everyone join him.
01:08:45Oh, just keep an eye on him.
01:08:48I don't have any time
01:08:49to waste on that stuff.
01:08:51I guess I have to
01:08:54reserve all my energy for you.
01:08:58Mr. Atkins,
01:09:00your duties as a bodyguard
01:09:02are officially over.
01:09:04What's next on your agenda?
01:09:06I've got a few ideas.
01:09:14I'm sorry.
01:09:40What's wrong?
01:09:43Nothing, just, um...
01:09:49I don't know if we're in the right
01:09:52place or if it's the right time.
01:09:54What?
01:09:56After everything we've been through, Ace,
01:09:58I thought we were past this.
01:10:00I know, but I, uh...
01:10:02But what?
01:10:06I just, uh,
01:10:07I don't think we should rush into this.
01:10:09I think we should think this through, okay?
01:10:10You're a jerk.
01:10:18God, what an asshole.
01:10:20Why does he keep pushing me away?
01:10:41Oh!
01:10:55Ace! Ace!
01:10:57It's okay.
01:10:58Ace!
01:10:59It's okay, he's dead.
01:11:00It's over.
01:11:10Oh, my God, Miss Pearson!
01:11:12I'm going to call an ambulance!
01:11:21Is he going to be okay, Doctor?
01:11:33Don't tell Leanne about it.
01:11:37My prosthetic leg.
01:11:40All right.
01:11:41I respect your wishes.
01:11:46Fortunately,
01:11:47the bullet didn't hit any vital organs.
01:11:50His physical condition is
01:11:52excellent, so he should recover
01:11:54quickly.
01:11:55Thank you, Doctor.
01:11:57By the way, there's a
01:11:58police officer waiting for you
01:11:59in the reception room.
01:12:01Okay, I'll go there now, then.
01:12:07Officer, what's going on
01:12:08with the assassin?
01:12:09Why would someone try and
01:12:10kill me when Houston's
01:12:11already been apprehended?
01:12:16According to our investigation,
01:12:18Chad Vega, one of your
01:12:19company's executives, has been
01:12:20involved in long-term
01:12:22illegal financial crimes
01:12:23with Houston.
01:12:25The killer was hired by him.
01:12:27What?
01:12:29Chad was in cahoots
01:12:30with Houston?
01:12:31Ten minutes ago,
01:12:32we apprehended Chad
01:12:33at his residence.
01:12:35You can rest assured that
01:12:36with Houston's testimony,
01:12:37all related individuals
01:12:38have been arrested.
01:12:40You're safe.
01:12:42Considering your bodyguard
01:12:43was injured,
01:12:44the police are going to
01:12:45offer you protection
01:12:46until the trial is over.
01:12:49You can rest.
01:12:51I'm going to pick up
01:12:52Ace's clothes, and I'll
01:12:53be back tomorrow morning.
01:12:56Ace?
01:13:08Dear Elena,
01:13:10the bodyguard mission
01:13:11is complete,
01:13:12and you're no longer
01:13:13in danger,
01:13:14so it's time for me to leave.
01:13:16I just wanted to say goodbye,
01:13:17and I wish you all the best.
01:13:19Ace.
01:13:21How?
01:13:23You're leaving me again?
01:13:25I won't let you leave
01:13:26without an explanation.
01:13:38I'm sorry.
01:13:52It's her.
01:13:53The woman that Ace
01:13:54cheated on me with.
01:13:56So you're a physical therapist?
01:13:59That's your daughter
01:14:00and husband?
01:14:01Yes.
01:14:03I'm so sorry I deceived you
01:14:05three years ago.
01:14:06You didn't date Ace,
01:14:07so why did you
01:14:08help him deceive me?
01:14:10This involves Ace's privacy,
01:14:11and I'm not at liberty
01:14:12to disclose that information.
01:14:15But Elena,
01:14:16I assure you Ace
01:14:17did not betray you.
01:14:19Then why?
01:14:21Why did he lie to me,
01:14:22make me hate him,
01:14:23and break up with me?
01:14:25I think you're supposed
01:14:26to uncover the truth
01:14:27for yourself.
01:14:30But I think that deep down,
01:14:32Ace really wants you
01:14:33to know everything.
01:14:34He's just too afraid
01:14:35to tell you.
01:14:43Elena,
01:14:44what are you doing here?
01:14:45Josh, Ace isn't at the hospital
01:14:46and he just left me a note.
01:14:48Do you know where he is?
01:14:49What?
01:14:52Does he know how important it is
01:14:53to recover properly
01:14:54after his surgery
01:14:55for his new prosthetic leg?
01:14:59What do you mean
01:15:00prosthetic leg?
01:15:01Oh man,
01:15:03I wasn't supposed to say that.
01:15:04Josh, what do you mean prosthetic?
01:15:09Three years ago,
01:15:11Ace's leg was blown off
01:15:12during combat.
01:15:13Your father
01:15:14told him that
01:15:15a disabled person
01:15:16would only burden you.
01:15:18So,
01:15:19he pretended to cheat on you
01:15:20and broke up with you.
01:15:22Later,
01:15:23after he got his prosthetic leg,
01:15:25he still felt like
01:15:26a disabled person.
01:15:27He thought a great girl
01:15:28like you
01:15:29deserved better.
01:15:31So,
01:15:32he avoided you
01:15:33at critical moments.
01:15:37Go check out
01:15:38the rehabilitation center.
01:15:40He's getting his new prosthetic leg
01:15:41fixed right now.
01:15:42Go find him, Elena.
01:15:44Ace, you jerk.
01:15:46How could you keep
01:15:47something so important from me?
01:15:49This time,
01:15:50I won't let you go.
01:15:51I won't let you walk away again.
01:15:54Fortunately,
01:15:55you came in time.
01:15:56The old prosthetic didn't do
01:15:57too much damage
01:15:58to the nerves.
01:15:59With treatment,
01:16:00you should recover naturally.
01:16:02This one is
01:16:03newly made for you.
01:16:04Try it.
01:16:05Thanks.
01:16:29This is the secret
01:16:30you've been keeping from me?
01:16:33This is why
01:16:34you've been pushing me away?
01:16:36What are you doing here?
01:16:37You shouldn't be here.
01:16:38You need to leave.
01:16:42This is why
01:16:43you've been pushing me away?
01:16:46Elena,
01:16:47I'm sorry.
01:16:48I'm sorry.
01:16:49I'm sorry.
01:16:50I'm sorry.
01:16:51I'm sorry.
01:16:52I'm sorry.
01:16:53I'm sorry.
01:16:54I'm sorry.
01:16:55I'm sorry.
01:16:56I'm sorry.
01:16:57Elena,
01:16:59you shouldn't be
01:17:00seeing me like this.
01:17:01I need you to leave
01:17:02right now.
01:17:03Why wouldn't you
01:17:04just tell me?
01:17:05Do you really think
01:17:06that little of me?
01:17:08That I'm just a
01:17:09shallow,
01:17:10unsupportive partner?
01:17:11How was I supposed
01:17:12to tell you this, Elena?
01:17:13How?
01:17:14I mean,
01:17:15why would a guy like me
01:17:16be able to be with
01:17:17a perfect woman
01:17:18like you?
01:17:20Huh?
01:17:21I mean,
01:17:22I can't even do
01:17:23half the things
01:17:24I was able to
01:17:25three years ago.
01:17:26I don't know how
01:17:27this feels, okay?
01:17:28I mean,
01:17:29just fucking look at me.
01:17:30Elena,
01:17:31I can't even
01:17:32stand up straight.
01:17:33But I love you.
01:17:34Ace,
01:17:35can't you see?
01:17:36No matter how you
01:17:37feel about yourself,
01:17:38I have always
01:17:39loved you.
01:17:40Always.
01:17:46Elena,
01:17:47come on.
01:17:48Why?
01:17:49Just stop
01:17:50pushing me away.
01:17:52Ace Adkins,
01:17:53you listen to me
01:17:54right now.
01:17:57You have left me
01:17:59so many times.
01:18:01You can't keep
01:18:02running from me.
01:18:03I am here to stay.
01:18:06Got it?
01:18:08I love you so much.
01:18:09I'm sorry.
01:18:10I'm sorry.
01:18:27Nothing feels
01:18:28uncomfortable?
01:18:29Come on,
01:18:30don't try and be tough.
01:18:31No,
01:18:32this one's
01:18:33more comfortable
01:18:34than the last one,
01:18:35actually.
01:18:36So,
01:18:37you know,
01:18:38I wouldn't blame you
01:18:39if you didn't want to
01:18:40do this.
01:18:41I'm disabled,
01:18:42and
01:18:43I might
01:18:44become a burden to you
01:18:45when we're older.
01:18:46Have you thought about that?
01:18:48If you ever say
01:18:49something so
01:18:50pessimistic again,
01:18:51I will twist
01:18:52your ear off.
01:18:54I love Ace Adkins
01:18:56the person,
01:18:57not the leg.
01:18:59So what if you're
01:19:00missing a leg?
01:19:01I will love you
01:19:02all the same.
01:19:03Would you leave me
01:19:04if I was missing a leg?
01:19:07No.
01:19:08No,
01:19:09of course not.
01:19:10I will always be
01:19:11by your side.
01:19:12Then let me
01:19:13do the same.
01:19:16I am choosing you,
01:19:17okay?
01:19:21Got it.
01:19:25Miss Pearson,
01:19:27your compensation clause
01:19:28for critical illness
01:19:29has saved
01:19:30my daughter's life.
01:19:35Miss Pearson,
01:19:36your health care reform plan
01:19:37has been a great success,
01:19:38making you the most popular
01:19:39CEO in the U.S.
01:19:41What made you insist
01:19:42on health care reform
01:19:43despite everyone's doubts?
01:19:45I don't know.
01:19:46I don't know.
01:19:47I don't know.
01:19:48I don't know.
01:19:49I don't know.
01:19:50I don't know.
01:19:51I don't know.
01:19:52I don't know.
01:19:53I don't know.
01:19:54What made you
01:19:55insist on health care reform
01:19:56despite everyone's doubts?
01:19:58I was able to overcome
01:19:59many obstacles
01:20:01and achieve reform success,
01:20:03partly due to great planning,
01:20:04but also because of
01:20:05my fiancee,
01:20:07Ace Atkins.
01:20:10His love helped me
01:20:12overcome all difficulties.