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00:00:00They say the most primal human things are fighting, and well, I was about to learn both.
00:00:17Every girl wants to find her prince charming, but unfortunately we don't exactly live in a
00:00:22fairy tale world. There's no such thing as happily ever after. Where is the duck for table two?
00:00:29Table two ordered something special, chef.
00:00:34No, table two ordered the special and the special is the duck. What is this?
00:00:39Nothing.
00:00:40Yes, exactly. This is nothing. Now, the duck.
00:00:44Just do what your boss says, Lily. You can't afford to lose another job.
00:00:48How can you pay for mom's operation when you're homeless?
00:00:51Table two, the duck.
00:00:53So, I'm thinking about adopting a dog. You know, like the little tiny dogs that can fit in your
00:01:01handbag. They're so cute. So, anyway, once your inheritance is secure, the Morrison deal is all
00:01:06in the back. But what is this mystery clause you want to tell us about, Jack? Jack? Jack? Hello?
00:01:17Yeah, the dog?
00:01:22Hi.
00:01:24Hi.
00:01:25You ordered the special?
00:01:32Actually, I ordered the... Trust me.
00:01:35Who is that girl?
00:01:37Something about her.
00:01:40It's like I've been waiting for her my whole life.
00:01:41Wow. That was presumptuous.
00:01:44Huh?
00:01:44The waitress? Not bringing you what I ordered? Don't tell me you're actually impressed with
00:01:48that little slut, Jack.
00:01:49It looks good.
00:01:51The food or the waitress?
00:02:01And what do you think you are doing?
00:02:04I'm making something from the century.
00:02:06You know what? That's it. I've had enough. You are fired! Get out of here!
00:02:09Not this again.
00:02:12What did she say?
00:02:14I'm serious this time. You're fired! You get out of here!
00:02:17What?
00:02:18You take this! You peel up your act! You get out!
00:02:21No, please, sir. It won't happen again!
00:02:22No, it's no more, Mr. Nice Guy, this time. You get out! You leave!
00:02:25Please!
00:02:26No! No!
00:02:27Ready? Full call!
00:02:28Man!
00:02:29You're tired!
00:02:32They're taking the trash out, I see.
00:02:36Yeah, the trash.
00:02:42Asshole!
00:02:44Oh my God!
00:03:02Don't scream. Don't scream, babe.
00:03:05Or do you want to scream for me?
00:03:07Hey!
00:03:20Hey, wait!
00:03:20Not now, Warren.
00:03:46Jack, my man.
00:03:47Hupasso.
00:03:48So, I'm a little disappointed that you're making me ask again.
00:03:51When are you going to unlock the inheritance, bro?
00:03:53The deal of a lifetime isn't going to wait forever.
00:03:56Yeah.
00:03:58Yeah, come on, are you even listening?
00:04:00I mean, if we don't move on this Morrison thing, someone else will.
00:04:03And, I mean, I'm not going to be that guy.
00:04:05Are you going to be that guy?
00:04:06Um.
00:04:09How can I help my mom when I can't even afford something to eat?
00:04:14Maybe next time.
00:04:15Thanks.
00:04:19Call me.
00:04:20I'll call you back.
00:04:21Jack, come on.
00:04:22You're going to lock on me.
00:04:24Jack's never done that before.
00:04:25If he doesn't lock away this inheritance deal, then...
00:04:29The Morrison deal's over.
00:04:31We're over.
00:04:33Don't you worry your wrinkled little forehead, Warren.
00:04:35I've got just the plan.
00:04:44Just when I think I've found her, she's gone again.
00:04:47How am I going to find her again?
00:05:02You could always marry Vivian Chase, sir.
00:05:04Are you out of your mind?
00:05:05Vivian and I are done.
00:05:07Never again.
00:05:08She's just business now.
00:05:11Very well, sir.
00:05:13Although it is your inheritance at stake, sir.
00:05:16I'll find another way.
00:05:17I'm afraid not.
00:05:19But the terms of your parents' will are quite specific.
00:05:23You must be married before your 32nd birthday for precisely 365 days.
00:05:28I know, I know.
00:05:28And with that fateful birthday fast approaching, there's little time.
00:05:33The inheritance must be claimed within the month.
00:05:36And most crucially of all, you must not tell a soul about the marriage clause.
00:05:42Especially your wife.
00:05:44Or I lose everything.
00:05:46Everything.
00:05:56Don't complain about things.
00:05:58I don't complain.
00:05:59I don't.
00:06:00All I'm saying is, you're going to have to start living in the real world.
00:06:03I am living in the real world.
00:06:10Really?
00:06:11Because getting fired yet from another restaurant job is the real world.
00:06:15Creative differences.
00:06:17There are always creative differences with you.
00:06:21Lily.
00:06:23You've got to open up your own place.
00:06:25You're a chef, not a fucking line cook.
00:06:27So you've got to show the world what you got.
00:06:30Besides, I have my share of money.
00:06:33But without yours, we're never going to be able to afford mom's operation.
00:06:38Yeah, and it'll be all my fault.
00:06:41Lily.
00:06:42There is an opening at my office.
00:06:47Seriously?
00:06:49It's stable.
00:06:50Health insurance.
00:06:51401k.
00:06:52I'd rather die.
00:06:54You'd rather be broke.
00:06:55No, I'd rather...
00:06:56How can you help mom when you can't even take care of yourself?
00:07:11Fine.
00:07:11Yeah, you're right.
00:07:13Let's do it.
00:07:14Let's do it.
00:07:38Hi.
00:07:39Hi.
00:07:39Name?
00:07:43Lily Dunning.
00:07:45Can I help you?
00:07:46Yes, I'm here for the job interview.
00:07:48My sister's Megan.
00:07:49She works here.
00:07:52Last place of employment?
00:07:53Chez Francois.
00:07:55A restaurant?
00:07:56Yes, I'm a chef.
00:07:58My passion's cooking, so I...
00:08:00And does this look like a restaurant to you?
00:08:03No.
00:08:03No, of course not.
00:08:06And why do you think someone like you could work here?
00:08:11Um, I just need a job.
00:08:14Sorry, I'm...
00:08:15Thanks.
00:08:16We'll let you know, okay?
00:08:17You can go now.
00:08:21Bye-bye.
00:08:22Bye-bye.
00:08:28Ah!
00:08:30Screw this!
00:08:34Fuck.
00:08:35What are you looking at?
00:08:52I'm sorry, Mom.
00:08:54I've tried everything, and I've let you down.
00:08:56You?
00:08:57Me.
00:09:03You dropped something.
00:09:06How did you?
00:09:10What are you doing here?
00:09:12I have a proposition for you.
00:09:15Sorry, I'm not interested in propositions from strange men in suits.
00:09:19Well, hold on.
00:09:20Just hear me out.
00:09:22I heard you get fired.
00:09:22I know you don't have any money.
00:09:27Looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot.
00:09:29I'm doing fine.
00:09:32Really?
00:09:35What if I told you this proposition could solve all your problems?
00:09:40Really?
00:09:41Solve all my problems?
00:09:43I've got a lot of problems.
00:09:45What if I told you I need a wife?
00:09:47I'd tell you that there are apps for that.
00:09:49For one year.
00:09:51Classy.
00:09:52Look, listen.
00:09:53I have a very important business deal with some very important people involved,
00:09:57and they need to see stability.
00:10:00Okay, so find someone stable.
00:10:02Well, that's just it.
00:10:04I need someone who won't fall in love with me.
00:10:07Someone who will just walk away after the year.
00:10:09And you seem uniquely qualified.
00:10:13Don't you think I'm good at walking away?
00:10:20Okay, well, what's it for me?
00:10:23Well, anything you want.
00:10:25Money.
00:10:26Place to live.
00:10:27Complete financial freedom to pursue your dreams.
00:10:29Just think of it as a business deal.
00:10:40Wow.
00:10:41Yeah, that's a really big diamond.
00:10:47It's just a very small part of the deal.
00:10:49You'll have your whole wing of the house.
00:11:01My own wing?
00:11:02Complete privacy.
00:11:04But you will have to attend events with me.
00:11:06Play the happy life.
00:11:07This is, um...
00:11:29Specific.
00:11:33I like clarity.
00:11:41Hmm.
00:11:44Wife agrees to perform...
00:11:46Mm-hmm.
00:11:49Very...
00:11:50Specific.
00:11:51Is there a problem?
00:11:56Jack, we need to talk.
00:12:00What's going on here?
00:12:01I'm saying yes.
00:12:13To everything.
00:12:23Everything.
00:12:23Do you?
00:12:37Jack Thorne.
00:12:40This is insane.
00:12:41Shut up, boy.
00:12:43Take Lily Dunning to be your lawfully wedded wife.
00:12:47This is fucking nuts.
00:12:48Shut the fuck up.
00:12:51I do.
00:12:54I now pronounce you...
00:12:56Husband and wife.
00:12:57Whoo?
00:12:58I know, I know, but...
00:12:59tryin'er to laugh at her.
00:13:12I know.
00:13:14No, no, no, no, the minute...
00:13:15I know.
00:13:17Pam?
00:13:21If you're welcome.
00:13:22This marriage is, it's just a contract.
00:13:45Well, I think that the contract says that this is my room.
00:14:06Good night, husband.
00:14:11And this is where Mr. Thorne likes to entertain of the evening.
00:14:22The room on the left is the kitchen.
00:14:26And we have the West Wing Library and the East Wing Pool.
00:14:42How do you find anything in here?
00:14:45One adapts, madam.
00:14:55And this room is the, um, oh dear.
00:15:04Would you excuse me?
00:15:05Of course.
00:15:06Apologies.
00:15:08What are you doing here?
00:15:33What are you doing here?
00:15:40Oh my gosh.
00:16:07Problem?
00:16:10This is a lot.
00:16:13The contract stipulates appropriate attire for all occasions, including tonight's charity
00:16:18gala.
00:16:19I, I can't accept this.
00:16:21You can.
00:16:22And you will.
00:16:23Unless you want to attend the event in jeans.
00:16:28You know, this doesn't mean that I like you.
00:16:34Wouldn't dream of it.
00:16:35Ready for your debut, Mrs. Thorne?
00:16:49Yes, I am, Mr. Thorne.
00:17:04And then I said, do you want me to cut this steak?
00:17:06I don't need a knife.
00:17:07I need a chainsaw.
00:17:08Okay.
00:17:09Jackie.
00:17:10There you are.
00:17:11Warren tells me the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:17:15We simply must celebrate.
00:17:17I heard about your little stunt wedding.
00:17:21That doesn't mean we can't celebrate, right?
00:17:24I could think of a dozen things you could do to me.
00:17:34My God.
00:17:35This is a $10,000 Valentino.
00:17:37I'm sorry, but I didn't, I didn't even do anything.
00:17:41Where did you find this one, Jackie?
00:17:43Wage staff training school?
00:17:45Vivian.
00:17:48Oh, that was it.
00:17:49She was actually a waitress.
00:17:51Or, I don't remember, whatever it was.
00:17:55Excuse me.
00:17:58So, when she got to the house,
00:18:00I went down for the eggs.
00:18:07As I was saying.
00:18:11You know, you should really come over here and taste this.
00:18:41You know what?
00:18:42After you, I felt let me have the sun in your head or call it.
00:18:44If I didn't.
00:18:45Be sure.
00:18:46I feel you.
00:18:47I feel you sooner at all my hair,
00:18:48you can do that.
00:18:56Fuck.
00:18:57See now, he goes everywhere and experience the Downton Day,
00:18:58and he believes exactly that he's almost divorced.
00:19:00Exactly!
00:19:01Wow.
00:19:02Good.
00:19:03Surprisingly good.
00:19:04Surprisingly good.
00:19:05Well, payment for spying.
00:19:06Payment accepted.
00:19:10You know, the house this grand, I would expect a kitchen to match.
00:19:19I had to make do.
00:19:21No, I never cook.
00:19:23It's a shame.
00:19:33You can go now.
00:19:40You, um, wanted to see me.
00:19:53Time for your first lesson.
00:19:56My what?
00:20:01Self-defense.
00:20:03Never know when you might need it.
00:20:04I don't know if that's really...
00:20:06Number one, stance.
00:20:10Move the feet apart.
00:20:12Bend this knee.
00:20:14Yeah.
00:20:14Then move this foot forward.
00:20:17Good.
00:20:18Okay?
00:20:19Now, hands up.
00:20:21Protect the face.
00:20:23Okay?
00:20:24Now, like this.
00:20:27Oh, God, I'm sorry.
00:20:32I'm not really good at this.
00:20:36We're just getting started.
00:20:37Um, maybe we should just focus on business.
00:20:44Rule number one, stance.
00:20:48Right?
00:20:49Every chef needs proper tools.
00:21:20I have a business expense.
00:21:24Business expense.
00:21:27These are the best knives in the market.
00:21:30The best knives for the best chef.
00:21:35Why are you doing this?
00:21:37The contract.
00:21:38No.
00:21:40The real reason.
00:21:41Maybe I just like watching you work.
00:21:47Maybe.
00:21:50Maybe you just like watching me.
00:21:55You know that, um...
00:21:57This doesn't change anything.
00:22:00Of course not.
00:22:01This is for your mother.
00:22:13This...
00:22:14No, this is too much.
00:22:15This should cover the whole thing.
00:22:16I think that's literally the nicest thing a man has ever done for me.
00:22:27What's the catch?
00:22:28We've got a problem.
00:22:42Morning to you, too.
00:22:43So, the inheritance release date is set, but...
00:22:46If anyone finds out about the marriage, then...
00:22:48No one's gonna find out.
00:22:49Oh, really?
00:22:50Because your little chef seems to be quite the talk of the town.
00:22:53It's under control.
00:22:54Is it?
00:22:55It seems like you're letting your feelings control all your...
00:23:00I said it's handled.
00:23:12Just remember what's at stake here, yeah?
00:23:15This Morrison deal...
00:23:17is a deal of a lifetime.
00:23:21Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:23Get out.
00:23:25Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:55Don't tell me you're absolutely right.
00:23:56Don't tell me...
00:25:04Jack, darling, bad to see you here.
00:25:16Vivian?
00:25:17The 82 Crystal.
00:25:19Remember the Crystal, Jack?
00:25:22I can still feel it running down my back just thinking about it.
00:25:26We even used to drink some of it.
00:25:27Anyway, we have business to discuss.
00:25:30You'll never believe what Hannah said about the Asian market today.
00:25:36Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:25:38This must be so boring for you.
00:25:41You're so insightful, Vivian.
00:25:43You do bore me.
00:25:44Darling, the adults have business to discuss.
00:25:48Why don't you go back to, like, chopping or whatever it is that you do?
00:25:53So basically, you know the company way that we have our investments holding in?
00:25:56I had a business meeting with Hannah today,
00:25:58and she has basically advised me to say that our investments are not making any profit,
00:26:03because our near-self isn't actually doing all too well.
00:26:05So my proposal for next year would be basically...
00:26:07Why the whirlwind romance you've got there?
00:26:27What's the catch?
00:26:28There's always a catch.
00:26:31Excuse me, I...
00:26:33Rebecca Chen.
00:26:34Social pages.
00:26:35Two days from first meeting to marriage.
00:26:39This must be some kind of record.
00:26:41Though lately I've been more interested in, uh, business deals.
00:26:46Hmm.
00:26:46What would you say?
00:26:49Love at first sight, or something more contractual?
00:26:53You know, you should really write romance novels.
00:26:56Seems you have quite the imagination.
00:26:58We'll talk again soon, Mrs. Thorne.
00:27:05I have a feeling there's quite a story here.
00:27:16The Morrison Foundation dinners tonight.
00:27:18Oh, great.
00:27:19Another dinner.
00:27:21It's important.
00:27:22They're all important.
00:27:23It's a part of the deal.
00:27:25They're all a part of the deal.
00:27:28You knew what you were signing up for.
00:27:30Did I?
00:27:34At least Vivian will be there.
00:27:35To talk.
00:27:37Deals and acquisitions and mergers.
00:27:41Okay, whatever.
00:27:42Nice.
00:27:55Real mature.
00:27:59No, don't.
00:28:00Fuck.
00:28:03Okay.
00:28:04Okay, fine.
00:28:05You want to go?
00:28:07Nope.
00:28:08No, no.
00:28:15Okay.
00:28:16Yeah?
00:28:16Yeah?
00:28:17No, no, no, no.
00:28:18No, no, no, no.
00:28:19Nope.
00:28:19Let's go.
00:28:20Nope.
00:28:21Oh!
00:28:22Nope.
00:28:23No.
00:28:24Ow!
00:28:25Oh!
00:28:25Oh, my God.
00:28:55Oh, my God.
00:29:26I have everything under control.
00:29:29Oh, really? Because it doesn't seem like it, Vivian.
00:29:31You know, maybe I overestimated your sway over, Jack.
00:29:35You haven't overestimated anything.
00:29:37I've just begun.
00:29:38I've got it.
00:29:43I've got it.
00:29:54Funny how you can always count on the help to answer the door.
00:29:58I live here.
00:30:00Of course you do.
00:30:03Okay, thanks.
00:30:06Jack, darling, should we proceed to the study?
00:30:09We need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:12Yeah.
00:30:13Yeah.
00:30:13Oh, we need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:24Vivian?
00:30:24Remember Tokyo?
00:30:29That sake bar?
00:30:30I'm married.
00:30:33Are you now?
00:30:34I hadn't noticed.
00:30:38Uh-oh.
00:30:39You know that feeling when you leave the house
00:30:42and you just feel like you've forgotten something?
00:30:47I forgot something.
00:30:58Maybe you can...
00:31:01help me figure it out?
00:31:02Coffee?
00:31:08Oh, no thank you.
00:31:10Jack and I have much to catch up on.
00:31:13Oh, and Jack doesn't drink coffee.
00:31:16Do you, Jack?
00:31:17Actually, I've taken it up recently.
00:31:20I guess before me, Jack never really had coffee how he liked it.
00:31:23And he just absolutely laps up every drop of my coffee.
00:31:32Isn't that right?
00:31:34Lily makes a great cup of coffee.
00:31:41So, how's Vivian?
00:31:46Focus on your form.
00:31:47You know, I was just wondering.
00:31:50How long the two of you...
00:31:51Ancient history.
00:31:53That's not what I heard.
00:31:55From who?
00:31:57Around.
00:31:59Tokyo gets brought up a lot.
00:32:01You've been talking to Warren.
00:32:03You've been talking to Vivian.
00:32:06That's business.
00:32:08Everything is business with you, isn't it?
00:32:12But you know what?
00:32:16What's this?
00:32:19Some pretty big business.
00:32:21That you haven't been sharing with me.
00:32:22I think Vivian wants some of it, too.
00:32:27But you know what?
00:32:30Maybe you should just keep your business to yourself.
00:32:34Sad.
00:32:36Watch your stance.
00:32:37No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:32:41I don't want to be lied to.
00:32:44I'm not lying, Lily.
00:32:48Don't break my heart.
00:32:51Yeah.
00:32:52No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:33:09Please act like you know me, there's someone following me.
00:33:31Oh my god, are you okay?
00:33:33Who's following you?
00:33:35That weirdo?
00:33:39Is he gone?
00:33:43I think he's gone.
00:33:52You sure?
00:34:00Like that?
00:34:04I think your technique could use some more.
00:34:07I got the dota rides.
00:34:09Are you sure that wasn't me?
00:34:32What?
00:34:33Of course.
00:34:39And I think the real challenge is market penetration and emerging economies.
00:34:43I'm sure Jack's brought you up to speed on all of this.
00:34:47Um, actually, I...
00:34:49Tell me, what's your take on blockchain integration?
00:34:52Um, I think...
00:34:55Oh, no comment.
00:34:57How surprising.
00:34:58Excuse me.
00:34:59Oh, great thinking, Lily.
00:35:02All of our drinks could use with a refill.
00:35:04Oh, my God.
00:35:24Okay.
00:35:26Love you.
00:35:27Okay.
00:35:27But this thing isn't going to last forever, Jack.
00:35:38I don't know.
00:35:40I mean, what choice do you have?
00:35:42Clock's ticking, buddy.
00:35:44Unless you want to lose this deal forever.
00:35:49Lunch?
00:35:52I was just on my way out.
00:35:53Think about it, Jack.
00:36:05What was that about?
00:36:08Nothing. Just business.
00:36:10Just business. Of course.
00:36:13Lily, wait.
00:36:18What do you want, Jack?
00:36:23I'm taking you on a holiday.
00:36:42What? You have time for that?
00:36:46A lot of time.
00:36:49Just us?
00:36:50I know what I want.
00:36:51Oh, what about, um, what about Warren and the deal?
00:36:59I can wait.
00:37:03There she is.
00:37:05What?
00:37:07That smile.
00:37:08It's the one you had when I first laid ass on you.
00:37:11I'll never forget it.
00:37:13You know that I don't just, um, serve that dish to anyone, right?
00:37:18Really?
00:37:18Mm-hmm.
00:37:24I'm so sorry to interrupt, Mr. Thorne.
00:37:26I've been told to relay that there's a problem in the back of the office.
00:37:30Timeline on the deal has moved up.
00:37:32Save.
00:37:34Would you like me to cancel the trip, sir?
00:37:39Yeah.
00:37:41You're good.
00:37:43Who sent the message?
00:37:45Vivian Chase.
00:37:46It'll be, I'm sorry.
00:37:52Don't.
00:37:52Please.
00:37:53It's just business.
00:37:54It's business, yeah.
00:37:55I get it.
00:38:06Lily, I shouldn't, uh...
00:38:07Just shut up and taste this.
00:38:10This tastes, uh...
00:38:21Incredible?
00:38:22Yeah.
00:38:22Yeah, I know.
00:38:24Mm.
00:38:28Jack.
00:38:29Mm-hmm?
00:38:31Do you want more?
00:38:33Um, after this one.
00:38:34No.
00:38:34At the food.
00:38:38Jack.
00:38:41Talking about us.
00:38:47How long are we going to keep on doing this?
00:38:49Oh, my God.
00:39:06What was that?
00:39:15Any enemies?
00:39:17Business rivals?
00:39:17No one comes to mind.
00:39:21Security cameras?
00:39:24Being installed as we speak.
00:39:36Mrs. Thorne?
00:39:38Sorry.
00:39:41It's all I saw.
00:39:46I'm worried.
00:39:46You okay?
00:39:49Yeah.
00:39:59Yeah.
00:40:03This is so insane.
00:40:06It's probably just kids.
00:40:08Kids?
00:40:10Seriously?
00:40:10Can you keep your voice down?
00:40:13Oh, sorry.
00:40:15What, are you afraid that someone's going to hear about our perfect marriage?
00:40:26What are you hiding from me?
00:40:27Hey.
00:40:33Hey, you know that secret room that you didn't want me to find?
00:40:37I found it.
00:40:38I found it.
00:40:40I found it.
00:40:42Yeah.
00:40:47Hey, at least it's honest.
00:40:54Do you want to see it?
00:40:56Show me.
00:40:57Most people run.
00:41:25I'm not most people.
00:41:32So, this is what you're into?
00:41:37Among other things.
00:41:39And all of those specific requirements.
00:41:45We're about to scare you off.
00:41:47I don't scare you, sir.
00:41:47I'm starting to get that.
00:41:56Show me.
00:41:57You sure?
00:41:59Are you?
00:42:00Let's go.
00:42:22How are you?
00:42:22so
00:42:39so
00:42:43sir miss chase is here she says it's urgent
00:42:52jack the team is flying to tokyo and they need you there final deal points
00:42:56jack's leaving in 30 i packed your bag and i'll be waiting downstairs
00:43:00will we wait
00:43:03just go
00:43:22the way i can explain
00:43:40can you
00:43:42guess the business can't wait
00:43:48this whole thing is
00:43:57let me get this straight
00:43:59you sleep with him
00:44:01and then you find a note from his ex
00:44:03that's complicated
00:44:05when isn't it with you
00:44:06look maybe it's time to admit this whole thing is just a little
00:44:11a mistake
00:44:11that you were right
00:44:13huh is that what you want to hear
00:44:15no i want you to be happy
00:44:18and are you
00:44:20i don't know what i am anymore
00:44:23i mean he paid for mom's operation so that's cool but
00:44:27i know
00:44:28and the worst part is i think i might actually be falling for
00:44:30lily
00:44:37stand back
00:44:39what stand back megan
00:44:41oh my god
00:44:56fuck you
00:44:57come on let's go
00:45:00what was that
00:45:06lessons with jack
00:45:08jack taught you that
00:45:10yeah
00:45:11yeah
00:45:12dude's getting better by a minute
00:45:14i know
00:45:14oh man
00:45:16you okay
00:45:19yeah
00:45:21god things are supposed to be so simple
00:45:24now what
00:45:27i don't even know it's real anymore
00:45:29how long are you
00:45:32again
00:45:32he always keeps the ledger on his desk
00:46:01lauren i've known you since college
00:46:16how could you
00:46:1811 months
00:46:24almost a year
00:46:26i barely knew lewats anymore
00:46:29loey i need to tell you something
00:46:42i'm all ears
00:46:44it's about the deal
00:46:46about war and vivian
00:46:48well
00:46:49if it isn't the happy couple
00:46:51oh great
00:46:53the press
00:46:54these aren't real
00:47:05oh my sister say they're very real
00:47:08story runs in 48 hours
00:47:11movie this is what i was just about to tell you
00:47:13i've been set up
00:47:14care to comment
00:47:18mr thorn
00:47:18you know it's funny i
00:47:21for a minute
00:47:23i really believed
00:47:25loey wait
00:47:27they're not real
00:47:30you have to believe me
00:47:49like i believed you when you said that this was just a business deal
00:47:52like i believed you when you said that vivian was just a colleague
00:47:56like i believed that last night actually meant something
00:48:01it did
00:48:02billy what happened between us was
00:48:04the transaction
00:48:05that's all any of this ever was
00:48:09that's not true
00:48:11and you know it
00:48:12do i
00:48:13because from where i'm standing
00:48:17you got everything that you wanted
00:48:19you got a wife when you needed one
00:48:21and a body when you wanted one
00:48:23but wait that's not it
00:48:25tell me i'm wrong
00:48:26tell me that there's not something more going on here
00:48:28with the business deal
00:48:30and your inheritance
00:48:31anything more to explain
00:48:34simply thought
00:48:42you're a terrible person
00:48:47if you leave now
00:48:50you violate the contract
00:48:51you get nothing
00:48:52i don't care
00:48:55i never cared about any of that
00:49:04hands up
00:49:18protect the face
00:49:20no don't
00:49:22go
00:49:24do you want to go
00:49:24nope
00:49:25morrin
00:49:35finally look
00:49:36about the morrison deal
00:49:38it's off
00:49:38what do you mean it's off
00:49:40all of it
00:49:41the deal
00:49:42the inheritance
00:49:44i don't want any of it
00:49:45have you lost your freaking mind
00:49:47i mean everything that we've worked for
00:49:49actually
00:49:50i think i found it
00:49:54is
00:50:01so
00:50:03i think i'm just gonna put it in front of my mind
00:50:03because i know
00:50:05that when i'm standing for you
00:50:06i think i'm just going to have to do it
00:50:07because i think i'm just gonna be so
00:50:08you get it
00:50:09you get it
00:50:12you get it
00:50:12you get it
00:50:13you get it
00:50:13it's doing
00:50:14you get it
00:50:14you get it
00:50:15and you get it
00:50:17You can't just hide here forever.
00:50:29Watch me.
00:50:41Hey.
00:50:42What happened to the girl who would never back down?
00:50:45The one who quit her job because she didn't want to compromise?
00:50:49She played.
00:50:50Did she?
00:50:56That's Jack.
00:50:57I'm sure that's just my oxygenarian neighbor who's a total drama queen.
00:51:01Watch.
00:51:03Gladys?
00:51:06Gladys, is that you?
00:51:08Do you need help with your phone?
00:51:15Sir.
00:51:17Coffee.
00:51:19Hi.
00:51:20I did some digging around like you asked, sir.
00:51:23You might want to see this.
00:51:29What am I looking at here?
00:51:30Wire transfers, shell companies.
00:51:33All leading back to Mr. Block.
00:51:35More.
00:51:37I knew it.
00:51:38And you might want to see these too, sir.
00:51:39They'll illuminate things even more.
00:51:45Son of a bitch.
00:51:47He's trying to steal the inheritance.
00:51:49He sure is.
00:51:50All through a series of cleverly placed shell companies.
00:51:55Although I suspect Ms. Chase's interests are not purely financial.
00:51:59They're threatening Lily and her sister.
00:52:14Then perhaps it's time we stop playing their game.
00:52:18Give me everything you can about Warren.
00:52:19Every meeting, every call.
00:52:20Already compiled, sir.
00:52:22I had a feeling we might need this.
00:52:23Sir, what about the inheritance?
00:52:25Some things are worth more than money.
00:52:27I'm coming back, Megan.
00:52:41Megan?
00:52:50Oh.
00:52:57I'm coming back.
00:53:24I'm coming back.
00:53:27I got us into this.
00:53:32I can get us out of this.
00:53:34Oh, I can do this.
00:53:35Oh, I can do this.
00:53:37Your little cookie's on her way over to save her sister as we speak.
00:53:42And I wouldn't put money on how well that's going to go.
00:53:45If anything happens to her, that's up to you.
00:53:49Sign the papers.
00:53:52And this all goes away.
00:53:54Like those photos of you and me from that reporter suddenly went away.
00:54:02Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:54:05Don't they?
00:54:06I always knew you were soft.
00:54:09But this?
00:54:10Throwing away a billion dollar inheritance for some chef.
00:54:13He's not throwing it away.
00:54:15He's giving it to us.
00:54:17All we need is a signature, Jack.
00:54:22You care too much, Jackie boy.
00:54:25Always have.
00:54:29I think we might need to send a little message.
00:54:32Hmm.
00:54:34Wait.
00:54:34Wait.
00:54:34Let me go, you psycho.
00:54:55Remember your training.
00:55:03Protect your face.
00:55:08Megan!
00:55:09Lenny!
00:55:13Welcome to the party, sweetheart.
00:55:14Of course it's a trap.
00:55:26The question is...
00:55:28What are you going to do about it?
00:55:31Lily!
00:55:32I've traced the video feed to the Starlight Motel, sir.
00:55:37Room 115.
00:55:39Lauren's called the police.
00:55:40Already done.
00:55:41But, sir, they're at least 20 minutes out.
00:55:44She doesn't have 20 minutes.
00:55:51No, no, no, no, no.
00:55:54Lauren, she's there.
00:55:55Lily's there.
00:55:56Hold on, Lily.
00:56:01Hold on.
00:56:15Leave her alone!
00:56:17Shut up!
00:56:19Get away from my wife!
00:56:21Well, well.
00:56:23A hero arrives.
00:56:26Don't do it, Jackie boy.
00:56:30I'm not some damsel in distress.
00:56:33That's my girl.
00:56:41Oh.
00:56:43I guess it is real love, huh?
00:56:54That's for my sister.
00:56:56You son of a bitch.
00:57:01Neil.
00:57:03Lily.
00:57:04About everything.
00:57:06The photos.
00:57:08Vivian.
00:57:09Now?
00:57:10Seriously?
00:57:11I love you.
00:57:13Not for any inheritance.
00:57:15Not for any deal.
00:57:17Just...
00:57:19Neil.
00:57:21I know.
00:57:22You stay right there.
00:57:33Come on.
00:57:33Cuff him.
00:57:45What the hell?
00:57:45This isn't...
00:57:49This isn't...
00:57:50Possible.
00:57:53And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:57:56Sign the papers.
00:57:57Deep fakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:58:00That proves nothing.
00:58:01I think it might prove something.
00:58:03Yeah, and those photos that you planted?
00:58:05Maybe use better AI next time.
00:58:07You can't?
00:58:08Yes, they can.
00:58:09And...
00:58:10You two are under arrest.
00:58:14You'll regret this, Jack.
00:58:15The inheritance, the...
00:58:16Are nothing.
00:58:17Compared to what I almost lost.
00:58:19You pit upon it all, Jack.
00:58:20I do.
00:58:30Yes, thank you.
00:58:32Thanks.
00:58:36Now that's the story.
00:58:42Here to twist the knife?
00:58:44Actually...
00:58:44I'm here to get it right.
00:58:48Where did you...
00:58:49Lawrence!
00:58:50Sends his regards.
00:58:52Seems your butler is a little armchair investigative journalist.
00:58:55So...
00:58:56No scandal piece?
00:58:58Oh.
00:58:59There's definitely a scandal.
00:59:01But...
00:59:02Not the one they wanted me to bite on.
00:59:06That's...
00:59:08Actually accurate.
00:59:09I'm a reporter.
00:59:11Truth is kind of my thing.
00:59:13Though I must admit,
00:59:14I didn't see the secret martial arts skills coming.
00:59:17Yeah, neither did they.
00:59:18Story runs tomorrow.
00:59:22Catch you on the next scandal.
00:59:23Only about the inheritance.
00:59:33Do you really think
00:59:33that I care about any of that now?
00:59:40Just take me home.
00:59:43Yes, dear.
00:59:43Sun's coming up.
00:59:54Must be a new record.
00:59:56It is for me.
00:59:59Any regrets?
01:00:01Only one.
01:00:04That I didn't get your chef's special sooner.
01:00:07Could have saved us last.
01:00:08Yeah.
01:00:09Wow.
01:00:13Excuse me, sir.
01:00:14Miss Chen's article is out.
01:00:17How bad is it?
01:00:18Well, actually, sir,
01:00:19you might want to see it.
01:00:21She's included the last bit
01:00:22you wanted to put in.
01:00:23Jack Thorne announced plans.
01:00:38In a shocking turn of events,
01:00:39tech entrepreneur Jack Thorne
01:00:41announced his plans
01:00:41to transform his inherited fortune
01:00:43into the city's largest
01:00:45culinary grant program.
01:00:47Surprised?
01:00:48But your inheritance is gone.
01:00:54Only inheritance, yeah.
01:00:56But turns out selling a tech company
01:00:58can be quite profitable.
01:00:59You sold the company?
01:01:01Turns out some things
01:01:02are worth more than money.
01:01:11My turn.
01:01:12Ow!
01:01:12Ow!
01:01:12Ow!
01:01:13Ow!
01:01:13Ow!
01:01:13Ow!
01:01:14Ow!
01:01:14Ow!
01:01:15Ow!
01:01:15Ow!
01:01:16Ow!
01:01:17Ow!
01:01:18Ow!
01:01:18Ow!
01:01:18Ow!
01:01:19Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:20Keep it thin, okay?
01:01:21Just like that.
01:01:37This looks good on you.
01:01:40And who said there's no such thing
01:01:41as a happily ever after?
01:01:44Suckers.
01:01:45Can I get you your usual, sir?
01:01:48Depends.
01:01:49Depends.
01:01:50Did my wife make it?
01:01:51The very same wife
01:01:52that you married for business?
01:01:54Best business decision
01:01:55I ever made.
01:02:02Hang on.
01:02:10Voila.
01:02:11You're the best chef in town.
01:02:12You're the best chef in town.
01:02:13You're only saying that
01:02:19because you're contractually obligated.
01:02:21I think that contract expired.
01:02:24Good thing I signed a new one.
01:02:27We are gathered here today.
01:02:29No more business tales this time.
01:02:33We are gathered here today.
01:02:36No more business tales this time.
01:02:38Just love.
01:02:39Good.
01:02:41Because I have some terms of my own.
01:02:45First, you have to eat everything I cooked.
01:02:49Done.
01:02:50Second, no more locked rooms.
01:02:53without me in it.
01:02:58Is that all?
01:03:00Third.
01:03:02You have to mean it this time.
01:03:04I meant it the first time.
01:03:06Just didn't know you.
01:03:08The rings?
01:03:10Actually.
01:03:16Is that...
01:03:17Something old.
01:03:18Something new.
01:03:20Something borrowed.
01:03:23Something...
01:03:23Not one.
01:03:32For better or worse,
01:03:34for real this time.
01:03:38You may kiss the bride.
01:03:39So, are you ready for your honeymoon?
01:03:59What are you...
01:04:01Lauren's helped me back.
01:04:09Mrs. Thorne, are you trying to negotiate new business terms?
01:04:12I don't know, Mr. Thorne.
01:04:19Can you handle them?
01:04:21I thought this wasn't about business anymore.
01:04:23How about you just shut up and kiss your wife?
01:04:28I don't know.
01:04:28How about you just shut up and kiss your wife?
01:04:30You got me around, you do?
01:04:31I don't know.
01:04:38I don't know.
01:04:47Red dragon.
01:04:48Record by...
01:04:48Short drama free.
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