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00:00:00And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
00:00:07That loser actually won an Oscar?
00:00:11Who knew the house hubby had it in him? I'm an industry joke now.
00:00:15Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on a shelf for 10 years?
00:00:21Wow, you did your homework. Yes, I got sidelined for a little bit, but I think I found my way back.
00:00:26Um, I will tell you this. I don't think you can truly love others until you truly love yourself.
00:00:33Daniel really did it. The one standing by his side isn't me anymore.
00:00:39You think you can divorce America's sweetheart? You're nothing but a fucking house husband, Daniel.
00:00:44Our contract expired. I'm only telling you because you're her manager.
00:00:49If you try and divorce my daughter, you will end up with nothing. The mansion, the money, even your own son will belong to her.
00:00:56I'll always love my son.
00:01:00But he's a bully, and he learned it from the best in the business, his grandmother.
00:01:04You used to worship Sabrina. What happened?
00:01:07That was a long time ago.
00:01:09America's sweetheart, Sabrina Donovan, attempts suicide.
00:01:12All for her co-star and Hollywood's golden boy, Preston Eastwood.
00:01:15But her career's hanging by a thread. I need to get those paparazzi off her back.
00:01:22You've always loved her, Daniel. I've seen it.
00:01:25She needs that now. Stay. Marry her. Love her. So that she doesn't face the world alone.
00:01:33I might not have been Sabrina's first love, but I would be her last.
00:01:37And I'd cherish her like no other man would.
00:01:41If Preston Eastwood's really back, then maybe the last ten years meant more to me than they ever did to her.
00:01:47This was the last one.
00:01:51Mom, Daniel.
00:01:53What's going on?
00:01:58What's going on?
00:01:59Honey!
00:02:01I was just telling Daniel he needs to stop dressing like a bum.
00:02:05If the paparazzi catch him next to you, oh!
00:02:08But I need to go. I have an appointment with your stylist.
00:02:13Think about it, Daniel.
00:02:18Once Sabrina signs the divorce petition, the 30-day waiting period starts, and then I will be free.
00:02:25Sabrina, we need to talk.
00:02:27Ugh, can it wait?
00:02:28I'm seriously so spent.
00:02:31I had the photo shoot and fitting and cocktails with girls.
00:02:35I saw Preston was there.
00:02:38I mean, he got us our first movie deal right out of college.
00:02:41I mean, we owe him.
00:02:42Yeah, and then he cheated on you, and I'm the one who picked up the pieces.
00:02:46I'm starving. When are we eating?
00:02:49Lunch is on the stove.
00:02:51But first, your mother and I need to talk.
00:02:53No! I want to eat now!
00:02:55You always know the spot.
00:03:08He doesn't listen.
00:03:09Daniel, please.
00:03:11I had a migraine all day from the flashing bulbs that got off of Vanity Fair shoot.
00:03:16I got something I need to tell you. I'll make it quick. This isn't easy, but I'm...
00:03:22Ew! What is this?
00:03:24It's mom's vegetable and quinoa stew.
00:03:26I don't want healthy food! I want chicken nuggets! Chicken nuggets! Chicken nuggets!
00:03:30You can't have that every day. It's not healthy for you.
00:03:34But I want them!
00:03:36Jackson, when I say no, I mean no.
00:03:40You suck! I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:03:44I waited. I gave it everything I had.
00:03:55But it takes two to make a marriage work.
00:03:58And my self-absorbed wife would rather be with the man that almost ruined her life than me.
00:04:03Enough. Just enough.
00:04:05I want a divorce.
00:04:12I want a divorce.
00:04:18Sabrina, did you hear me?
00:04:22Huh?
00:04:23I want a...
00:04:27I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:04:29Jackson, honey, you need to listen to your father, okay?
00:04:34Now go upstairs, get cleaned up. We'll get you some real food.
00:04:42Seriously?
00:04:43Your only job is to take care of the house and the family.
00:04:46I mean, it's not that hard.
00:04:49What is this?
00:04:51Another contract?
00:04:52How big is the role?
00:04:54Who's directing?
00:04:56It's not a...
00:04:57Whatever. My mom will look over it anyways.
00:04:58It's hard to believe I can't even get her to care about this.
00:05:02Honestly, I am really at my capacity.
00:05:05I have that red carpet event coming up, and I really need you to pull your weight.
00:05:10Pull my weight?
00:05:11Yeah, you get it.
00:05:14Mwah! Love you.
00:05:16I've devoted myself to this family for ten long years.
00:05:20If that wasn't enough, then this is the only option.
00:05:23Just wait until she realizes what life's like without me.
00:05:28The movie's greenlit, and the studio wants you to direct.
00:05:36We need you on a plane to Australia tomorrow.
00:05:38I can't.
00:05:39My wife needs me here in L.A.
00:05:41After all I've sacrificed,
00:05:43my scripts,
00:05:44my career,
00:05:45my future,
00:05:46we're all pushed aside.
00:05:49At least there is one good thing to come from this.
00:05:52I was able to use the money Celeste gave me to save my mother's life.
00:05:56Hey, Mom.
00:05:56How you doing?
00:05:57Oh, good, dear.
00:05:58I just noticed that you transfer more money to my account.
00:06:03Do you need more?
00:06:04No, no, no, no.
00:06:04You've already done so much.
00:06:07I'm just trying to help.
00:06:08I know,
00:06:09but I never wanted my cancer to be your battle.
00:06:13I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done,
00:06:17but it's time you lived your life.
00:06:20I am, Mom.
00:06:22And I promise,
00:06:25very soon,
00:06:26everything's going to change.
00:06:30That's wonderful, dear.
00:06:31You deserve more than what they put you through.
00:06:34Everyone, come quick, come quick!
00:06:36I gotta go.
00:06:37Love you.
00:06:40What is it, Mom?
00:06:42Someone very special decided to pay us a visit.
00:06:44Our favorite leading man.
00:06:46Come on.
00:06:50Preston Eastwood,
00:06:54the man that broke my wife's heart
00:06:56and is stealing it back again.
00:07:01Preston Eastwood,
00:07:02the man that broke my wife's heart.
00:07:10All right, cut.
00:07:11That's a wrap, everyone.
00:07:14We got our start on the set of Breaking the Ice.
00:07:17Sabrina was a rising star.
00:07:20I was just the director's assistant.
00:07:24Our future's ahead of us.
00:07:27If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:31She said She said,
00:07:32She said,
00:07:45She said,
00:07:45She's like,
00:07:45just as the final rƩalisator.
00:07:46I was so...
00:07:47She said,
00:07:47You see?
00:07:48You destroyed me, Preston.
00:08:05There's nothing left.
00:08:18Sabrina, don't!
00:08:21Stay back.
00:08:23I mean it.
00:08:25Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:29Just...
00:08:30Just give me your hand.
00:08:44No!
00:08:46Daniel!
00:08:47I got you.
00:08:49No!
00:08:50Don't let me go!
00:08:52I won't ever let you go.
00:08:58I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:09:02Nobody sees the real me.
00:09:03I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:05I see all of you.
00:09:08And you're never going to be alone again.
00:09:09Good to see you.
00:09:19Oh my gosh, how long has it been?
00:09:20Oh, too long.
00:09:21Look at you!
00:09:22Oh, I'm so glad you could make it to my little slice in the Hollywood Hills.
00:09:26Yeah, of course, babe.
00:09:27Thank you for letting me stay here for a little bit.
00:09:29Are you kidding?
00:09:29Oh, Daniel, Preston's going to stay with us for a bit, but you don't mind, right?
00:09:34Oh, there he is!
00:09:35Oh, there he is!
00:09:36The assistant!
00:09:36I'll tell you what, there's no one who grabs coffee quite like this guy.
00:09:40How did someone like you end up with a blonde bombshell like my Sabrina?
00:09:45Stop!
00:09:45I can't believe my wife would invite the ex she tried to kill herself over into our home.
00:09:52Sabrina, I don't remember agreeing to having him stay over.
00:09:56Daniel.
00:09:56Oh.
00:09:57Don't embarrass me.
00:09:58No, it's fine.
00:09:59Whoa, you played Brett Steele in your action spy movie?
00:10:04He's not just tough, he's Brett Steele tough, you think, you know?
00:10:08My friends are, but my dad doesn't let me watch it.
00:10:10He doesn't let me do anything.
00:10:11Now that I'm here will be able to bend some of dad's rules.
00:10:15So what do you say, huh?
00:10:16Yeah.
00:10:17Sabrina, I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:21It's fine.
00:10:22It's fine.
00:10:24Just relax, okay?
00:10:26Be nice.
00:10:35Some people never change, but once our divorce is finalized, I won't be there to save her
00:10:41when he breaks her heart again.
00:10:43Yeah, it's nice.
00:10:45But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on the sale.
00:10:55Oh, careful.
00:10:57You all right?
00:11:00I'm still starving.
00:11:02Make me some food.
00:11:03Jackson, there's leftover stew in the fridge.
00:11:06Stew?
00:11:06Ew, what is this, a soup kitchen?
00:11:10I told you a hundred times I want chicken nuggets!
00:11:13Daniel, if the kid wants nuggets, just give him nuggets.
00:11:16I'm trying to teach my son how to be grateful for what he already has.
00:11:19Daniel, I'm a billionaire.
00:11:22What?
00:11:24For real?
00:11:24Yeah, my makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:29Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:31I'm rich.
00:11:33Which means we don't have to be grateful.
00:11:36I mean, that's just something poor people tell themselves so that they're happy with nothing.
00:11:40See, Daniel, that was always your problem.
00:11:42You're so caught up on the morals.
00:11:44You realize that's why no one bought your scripts.
00:11:45They were so dull.
00:11:47Please, Mr. Eastwood, my dad won't let me have anything!
00:11:50Lucky for you, Uncle Preston is a little bit of a rebel.
00:11:54So, how about we go to an exclusive restaurant?
00:11:58My treat.
00:12:00Here we go.
00:12:00What?
00:12:01Yeah.
00:12:02Oh, you don't have to do that.
00:12:03I don't mind.
00:12:04All of you insist.
00:12:06I mean, I'm already dressed.
00:12:07So.
00:12:09Okay.
00:12:11Oh, and I wouldn't bite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress cut.
00:12:15So.
00:12:16Anyways.
00:12:16Come on, Ben.
00:12:17Let's go.
00:12:19Screw you.
00:12:19Gotcha.
00:12:20There we go.
00:12:21Oh.
00:12:23There's Paps.
00:12:24You don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:27Last time.
00:12:28I promise.
00:12:30You're right.
00:12:32It is the last time.
00:12:35Hey, guys.
00:12:37Jackson.
00:12:38Jackson.
00:12:45Well, did you use your brain or are you following through on the divorce?
00:12:49Contract's fine.
00:12:52It's over.
00:12:52Why don't you meet me at the Oaks to finalize the paperwork?
00:12:57I hope you're ready to go on without a penny to your name.
00:13:01To 10 years of heartbreak?
00:13:02I don't care if I walk away with nothing.
00:13:03Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:21Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:23She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:28Sabrina Donovan, I could scream. I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:32Preston Eastwood, I haven't seen the two of you together since Breaking the Ice.
00:13:36OMG, I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink.
00:13:40A scene that I wrote, uncredited of course. Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:13:45Wait, are you two dating?
00:13:47Oh, well actually...
00:13:48This is totally a date.
00:13:50All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:58Do you mind just giving me a little space?
00:14:00You're not really a part of my brand.
00:14:02Your brand?
00:14:04It's just, it's not a good look for me.
00:14:06You get it, right?
00:14:16So, you two are a thing?
00:14:18Well, I...
00:14:19It's okay, babe. We don't have to lie to our biggest fans.
00:14:22This is so going viral. I can't believe you guys are dating.
00:14:34It looks like more than dating. Is this your son?
00:14:37I wish I was his son, Jackson.
00:14:39Don't be silly. You have a dad and he's a sissy.
00:14:43That's what all the boys at school say.
00:14:45He does girly stuff like cook and clean.
00:14:49But Preston is awesome.
00:14:51He's an action spy.
00:14:53I wish he was my dad.
00:14:55My own son doesn't respect me.
00:14:58But we'll see if Preston's the type of dad he wants when he comes home coked out from a Hollywood after party with a call girl.
00:15:05It's okay, buddy. Every spy needs a partner in crime.
00:15:07If you want me around, I'm in.
00:15:10I'm in.
00:15:11That is if mom's cool with it.
00:15:13Oh, Preston, I don't know. Daniel, he, you know, he's...
00:15:16Preston, what are you doing?
00:15:18Come on. Let's get Michelle.
00:15:38Now that's a Hollywood couple.
00:15:43I told you this divorce was a mistake.
00:15:45Sabrina will end up on top and you will end up with nothing.
00:15:52Daniel!
00:15:54You know, it's probably for the best.
00:15:56From the sound of it, your own son doesn't even want to be around you.
00:16:00Daniel, he's here. He...
00:16:02Did he see us? Is he looking over here?
00:16:04Oh, fuck. That's not good.
00:16:05I was just doing that for publicity. I didn't mean for him to see us.
00:16:08Actually, it was perfect timing.
00:16:10Once that loser's out of the picture, Sabrina and her money are all mine.
00:16:14Who cares about him, Mommy? Now you can be with Mr. Preston.
00:16:17Jackson, enough.
00:16:20What do I do?
00:16:22Well, that's it then.
00:16:24Now I need to handle Sabrina.
00:16:25I need to leverage her relationship with Preston, with the tabloids.
00:16:29I'm sure you'll spin the story to whatever suits you.
00:16:32You're really good at that.
00:16:34Ooh! I have a parting gift for you.
00:16:38A one-way ticket, so you can get as far away from this family as possible.
00:16:44I know the contract is over, but if I see one stitch of bad press about the Donovans,
00:16:49I will come after you with everything I got.
00:16:51Daniel loves me. He has to understand.
00:16:54This is Hollywood. It's just part of the job.
00:16:58Daniel, I can explain.
00:17:05Daniel, what is this?
00:17:07I can't let her create a public scene.
00:17:10All it takes is one article to get her cancelled.
00:17:13Are you going somewhere?
00:17:15Honey!
00:17:17Oh, what a coincidence.
00:17:19We were just meeting here to discuss a vacation.
00:17:22Isn't that right, Daniel?
00:17:23A vacation?
00:17:25Finally. You're paying attention.
00:17:27Yeah. I'm gonna leave in a few days.
00:17:30Well, thanks for telling your wife.
00:17:32What are we supposed to do without you?
00:17:34Without me cooking and cleaning?
00:17:35That's not what I meant.
00:17:37Whoa. Looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here.
00:17:40It's fine. Daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit.
00:17:44Just like any good husband would.
00:17:46Oh, I see. Is it me?
00:17:48Is my presence hurting your ego?
00:17:51I wouldn't put jealousy past him.
00:17:53I always knew you were the self-loathing type.
00:17:55You know what? Maybe I should go. I don't want to get between the two of you.
00:17:58No, please stay. I want you to live with us forever and ever.
00:18:02No, you know what? I'll go.
00:18:05And clearly she wants you.
00:18:07I'm willing to dance to his tune.
00:18:08Daniel, wait.
00:18:11I won't ever let you go.
00:18:13He won't leave. He promised.
00:18:15It doesn't have to be like this.
00:18:17We could pull up a chair and we can...
00:18:20I'm gonna go back.
00:18:21Daniel!
00:18:22Please.
00:18:23Better than yours.
00:18:24Yeah.
00:18:25Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:18:36Oh, good. You're up.
00:18:39Um, after dinner we went to an A-lister party in Bel Air.
00:18:43It's fun.
00:18:45Why don't look at me like that? I'm allowed to have a little bit of fun.
00:18:50Anyways, Preston had a few too many drinks to be alone.
00:18:54How lucky for him.
00:18:56He's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk.
00:18:59Daniel, whatever you saw at the restaurant, it's not like that.
00:19:03Listen, Matt, I...
00:19:05I've had every opportunity to sleep with her and nothing happened.
00:19:08You can trust me.
00:19:11Preston, I think you're...
00:19:13You need to lie down.
00:19:15Alright.
00:19:18Daniel, seriously, listen, man.
00:19:21When you're gone, I promise I will take the best care of your son and your wife.
00:19:26I'm gonna be the best man of the house.
00:19:30Just ignore him. He doesn't know what he's saying.
00:19:32No, I actually think he's the only one speaking exactly what's on his mind.
00:19:36Daniel, you don't have to be so jealous.
00:19:38Jealous?
00:19:40My God, you still don't get it, do you?
00:19:43Whatever, I'm going to bed.
00:19:48You know...
00:19:50I don't think I should be alone.
00:19:55That's all I need to slip into her bed and drive the final wedge between her and the house husband.
00:20:01Daniel, can Preston sleep in here tonight so I can look after him?
00:20:06My God.
00:20:08God, you're unbelievable.
00:20:09Are you really going to ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex?
00:20:16No, it's not like that. I...
00:20:19What?
00:20:21You know what? Fine.
00:20:22You two look great together.
00:20:26Daniel, I...
00:20:39And to think there was a time I wanted to make our marriage work.
00:20:43I don't know where our kettle or extra towels are.
00:20:54Without me, you can't even find a kettle or a towel.
00:20:58I was never the homemaker.
00:21:00Please, Daniel.
00:21:01I can't think of any time she was there to comfort me.
00:21:17If you're sick, can you go in the other room? I have a press junket tomorrow that I seriously can't miss.
00:21:30Look at her now. Playing house for another man. If only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered.
00:21:49There he is. God, I wish I could sleep in till 8 a.m. Man. No, I had to wake up and have a 5 a.m. workout. Life of an A Lister, I guess.
00:22:15Got some. Yeah.
00:22:21What do you need? Oh, oh. Yeah, there you go.
00:22:24I'd offer you some of this shit, but I doubt you'd like it.
00:22:27Yeah, this shit's straight up protein.
00:22:29Bulking up for a new Marvel movie!
00:22:34Hey, uh...
00:22:36You're not pissed off that your wife had to take care of me last night, right?
00:22:40You're not? A grown man that needs a babysitter?
00:22:42Why would I be threatened by that?
00:22:48It's finally time to make this hack disappear.
00:22:52What's wrong, Jackson?
00:23:04Mr. Eastwood! I want to play with the fish, but my stupid dad won't let me! And it's unfair!
00:23:09That's a shame, huh? You know what? Let me grab it for you, little man. Here we go.
00:23:14Ooh!
00:23:16No, it's...
00:23:18Not to play with that.
00:23:20You never let me do anything!
00:23:23Come on, it's just a fish tank, Daniel. You guys can afford an aquarium.
00:23:27It's not about the money. It's about him learning how to respect living things.
00:23:32Unfortunately, he's surrounded by... bad examples.
00:23:36Yeah? What's that supposed to mean?
00:23:39You're so annoying!
00:23:40Don't... push.
00:23:43I said don't push. Go get a book or something.
00:23:50Why don't you get your hands off him?
00:23:52He's a Donovan, not some pathetic man-servant like you.
00:23:55God, what the hell? So just shut up me.
00:23:57Call it a lesson. I'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants.
00:24:02He's not your kid.
00:24:04I wish I was!
00:24:06I hope Mom marries him so you can be gone forever!
00:24:09I hate seeing your stupid face!
00:24:12Ouch! I mean, you just heard your son.
00:24:14So why don't you make this little vacay of yours permanent?
00:24:17Maybe it will be. But until then, I'm still the man of the house.
00:24:21You?
00:24:23Man of the house? Please.
00:24:24You're a pussy in an apron. I'd be embarrassed to call you a maid, much less a dad or a husband.
00:24:30And you're a washed up pack! Still riding on all your old headlines.
00:24:33How were your latest box office numbers, huh?
00:24:36I heard your agent's begging for scraps.
00:24:38I'm a fucking star!
00:24:40A star? A star that needs his ex to bring him back into the spotlight.
00:24:44Jackson, come on. I don't want you hanging around this clown anymore.
00:24:47No, I'm not going! Preston's way cooler than you!
00:24:51Preston, Preston, Preston!
00:24:54You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:24:55What was that?
00:24:56You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:25:01What was that?
00:25:02You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:25:04What was that?
00:25:06Daniel!
00:25:07Daniel! What is happening?
00:25:08It was Dad, Mom! Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood!
00:25:09What?
00:25:10You're so scared!
00:25:11You're so scared!
00:25:12That'd be pretty good, babe!
00:25:13What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:14I just wanted to hang out with Jackson, huh?
00:25:15I came in looking for a fight.
00:25:16What?
00:25:17What?
00:25:18I didn't?
00:25:19Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you? You're acting like a jealous child!
00:25:20I thought you were bigger than me!
00:25:21You're so scared!
00:25:22You're so scared!
00:25:23You're so scared!
00:25:24What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:25I just wanted to hang out with Jackson and I came in looking for a fight.
00:25:26What?
00:25:27I didn't?
00:25:28Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you? You're acting like a jealous child!
00:25:30I thought you were bigger than this petty shit!
00:25:31He threw a fish tank at me!
00:25:32It's just a fucking fish tank! Grow up!
00:25:33Remember we're in the public eye? What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:25:34What?
00:25:35Everyone knows your precious press had attacked me?
00:25:36What?
00:25:37Everyone knows your precious press had attacked me?
00:25:38I'm so scared!
00:25:39I'm so scared!
00:25:40I'm so scared!
00:25:41I'm so scared!
00:25:42I'm so scared!
00:25:43I'm so scared!
00:25:44I'm so scared!
00:25:45I'm so scared!
00:25:46I'm so scared!
00:25:47You got me pretty good, babe!
00:25:48What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:49I just wanted to hang out with Jackson and I came in looking for a fight!
00:25:50What?
00:25:51I didn't?
00:25:52I didn't?
00:25:53Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:25:54What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:25:56What?
00:25:57Everyone knows your precious press had attacked me?
00:25:59Maybe I should go while I'm sorry.
00:26:02No!
00:26:03Oh my god!
00:26:04He's lying!
00:26:06You're a monster!
00:26:08And in front of your son?
00:26:10You have to be kidding!
00:26:12We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:14We'll talk about this when I get home.
00:26:17Come on.
00:26:18Clean this up!
00:26:19Soon you won't be coming home to me, ever.
00:26:23Again.
00:26:24She's mine now, loser.
00:26:28Hello, 911.
00:26:33What's your emergency?
00:26:34I'm bleeding out.
00:26:35I think I hit an artery.
00:26:36I need an ambulance now.
00:26:37Now!
00:26:38Now!
00:26:39You did lose a lot of blood, so we're gonna have to keep you here overnight to pump you with
00:26:45liquids.
00:26:46To be honest, I could use a break from home.
00:26:47Trouble with the missus?
00:26:48Uh, yeah.
00:26:49It's pretty obvious.
00:26:50Most married folks that come in here are miserable.
00:26:51I shouldn't be saying this, but Sabrina Donovan was here.
00:26:53With Preston Eastwood.
00:26:54With Preston Eastwood.
00:26:55True love story.
00:26:56Holding hands.
00:26:57Wiping tears.
00:26:58I've been obsessed with them since breaking the ice.
00:27:00You said a couple?
00:27:16You said couple?
00:27:17Which is prander.
00:27:18Catholic.
00:27:19You said whole family.
00:27:20With justice.
00:27:21holding hands wiping tears I've been obsessed with them since breaking the
00:27:26ice you said couple I wasn't sure but I checked the visitation logs and it's
00:27:33official she even helped me reposition Preston when his IV was twisted she was
00:27:39so sweet need us to check on that shoulder for you no it's it's an old
00:27:49wound I tore it actually um ten years ago sweet and caring so Preston's found the
00:28:00Wi-Fi always wanted he only had to break her heart to get it and left me to pick
00:28:06up the pieces
00:28:08Mr. Lee I don't know if you remember me you once liked my short film I have a script I've been
00:28:22sitting on it needs the right producer I know it's a long shot but I'd be honored
00:28:34if you read it where have you been I kept calling I I started to feel like one of my
00:28:42stalkers huh what I've been busy anyways I thought you were busy entertaining Preston
00:28:51seriously why does it always have to come back to him I told you he's just a friend
00:28:58yeah that's what you want to call it I I just I'm sorry I bringing Preston into our home was
00:29:09probably crossing a line it is what it is but I mean you know how the industry works you even just
00:29:21hint at a relationship and it stirs up all this publicity and I think you should go for it I mean
00:29:27you always do what's best for your career but I just I don't want you to be upset with me
00:29:33seriously I I care about you
00:29:39I'm not mad
00:29:44I've known you for 14 years I know when you're angry
00:29:48really I didn't think you paid attention
00:29:50I pay attention
00:29:52since when do I not pay attention
00:29:55she signed the papers without reading them
00:29:59that's all this marriage ever was to her a headline a performance
00:30:03Sabrina
00:30:05Sabrina I'm good
00:30:10you know what I hate fighting so let's just forget about this okay
00:30:14I was thinking we could revisit your script
00:30:19I gave that to you three years ago
00:30:23you tell me you finally read it
00:30:26well yeah the first 10 pages but they're good
00:30:30the lead role is something I can really sink my teeth into
00:30:34I mean we have to do this
00:30:35me and you the lead actress and the writer-director
00:30:39I gave up on that dream of us working together
00:30:42a long time ago
00:30:46well how about you make us some lattes
00:30:49and for the next hour we can just pour ourselves into the script
00:30:52just like we used to in film school
00:30:54there was a time when this would have worked on me
00:30:58I would have melted in her hands
00:31:01now I just want to pack and get out of here
00:31:04I don't know what you do but I asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone
00:31:24and it was awful
00:31:26I've had a lot of experience making it for you
00:31:29I'll be sure to tell him how you like it
00:31:31that's not what I meant
00:31:34I like it when you make it
00:31:37I'm not going to always be here to make it
00:31:41I knew it
00:31:43you are mad that I brought Preston back here
00:31:45I told you it was just a publicity stunt
00:31:49God it's not like our marriage is going to get me on the cover of Vanity Fair
00:31:54married people are fucking boring
00:31:57it's good to know where you stand
00:31:59no Daniel
00:32:01no that's not what I meant
00:32:08look what you made me do
00:32:09just
00:32:11just leave it
00:32:13I thought you would appreciate that I read your script
00:32:17and what?
00:32:18it would make up for all the years of indifference?
00:32:20I'm just trying to do something nice
00:32:22and look what I get for it
00:32:24you know what?
00:32:25forget it
00:32:26I have a mirror and we'll just talk about this tomorrow
00:32:43what?
00:32:44is that how you talk to your mother-in-law?
00:32:46yeah
00:32:47ex-mother-in-law
00:32:48not quite
00:32:49that was the divorce contract
00:32:50but if you want a clean break
00:32:52we need to finalize your entertainment contract
00:32:53and our family's NDA
00:32:55this is showbiz baby
00:32:56remember that
00:32:57I'll text you the address of where to meet me
00:32:59I heard she was sneaking Preston Eastwood into her trailer on set
00:33:15oh please she's always been so secretive
00:33:18I mean this is her movie premiere and where is her husband?
00:33:21maybe she's embarrassed by him
00:33:23maybe she's embarrassed by him
00:33:24I read somewhere that he was just a broke writer's assistant
00:33:28oh well if we want the tea let's get it from the pot
00:33:33come here
00:33:34oh
00:33:35oh
00:33:36Jackson!
00:33:37we were just talking about your mom
00:33:40do you know where she is?
00:33:42or who she's with?
00:33:43she's with Mr. Eastwood
00:33:45he's been staying with us
00:33:46oh
00:33:47really?
00:33:49do you think Mr. Eastwood might be your new daddy?
00:33:52oh I hope so
00:33:53I really hope so
00:33:54he's way cooler than my old boring real dad
00:33:57speaking of
00:33:58I don't think we've ever met your real dad
00:34:00yeah he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid
00:34:10what are you doing here?
00:34:11what are you doing here?
00:34:12you never come to these things
00:34:14well that's gotta be the husband
00:34:17get lost!
00:34:18you embarrass us!
00:34:19Jackson!
00:34:20do not talk to me like that
00:34:21I'm your father
00:34:22I wish you never were my dad
00:34:28is there a problem?
00:34:33oh my god
00:34:34that's Preston Eastwood
00:34:36how could Sabrina choose this flap over Preston?
00:34:39if there was a problem
00:34:41that's none of your business
00:34:42I wish Preston was my dad
00:34:44you're a pathetic loser
00:34:45zip it
00:34:46Jackson
00:34:47you should probably listen to your kid and head out
00:34:49because
00:34:50we're starting to make a scene
00:34:52I'm just here to talk to Celeste
00:34:54that's not what I see
00:34:55you showed up uninvited
00:34:57in street rags
00:34:59abused Sabrina's kid
00:35:00and picked a fight with an A-lister
00:35:03mmm
00:35:04that's the kind of story the press would devour
00:35:07it doesn't take much to be cancelled these days
00:35:09and then they would praise Sabrina for divorcing your sorry ass
00:35:14this was all a stunt was it?
00:35:16you were revolting
00:35:18no wonder Sabrina turned out the way she did
00:35:20hey
00:35:21why don't you watch your mouth?
00:35:24trash like him is always forgetting their place in the world
00:35:27yeah
00:35:28maybe I should teach him a lesson
00:35:30oh yeah?
00:35:31what lesson is that Preston?
00:35:32you groveling back to your ex that you cheated on
00:35:34so that you can leech off her career?
00:35:36mmm
00:35:38what the hell?
00:35:59what happened?
00:36:01oh my god Daniel!
00:36:04what the hell happened?
00:36:06Daniel you're bleeding
00:36:08are you okay?
00:36:09look at her go
00:36:11Hollywood's finest
00:36:13always performing when there's an audience
00:36:15it's Daniel
00:36:17he's a monster
00:36:18he found out about your premiere and crashed the party
00:36:21mommy!
00:36:22dad came in here and started shouting at me
00:36:24no
00:36:25no that's not true
00:36:27if Preston weren't here
00:36:28Daniel would have manhandled Jackson in front of the reporters
00:36:32can you imagine the allegations?
00:36:34Daniel
00:36:37is that true?
00:36:39Sabrina
00:36:41oh
00:36:43yeah I think you got me in the ribs
00:36:46I think one of them is broken
00:36:48Sabrina
00:36:50honey
00:36:51we need to help Preston
00:36:53but Daniel
00:36:56imagine choosing that loser for Preston Eastwood
00:37:01mommy please we can't leave him
00:37:14I have to help Preston
00:37:18come on Jackson
00:37:33Daniel!
00:37:34I got you
00:37:35don't let me go
00:37:36she's made her choice
00:37:38there's no going back
00:37:39we'll see if Preston can give her the life she's grown used to after all these years of me slaving for her
00:37:51well
00:37:58well
00:38:01that went even better than I planned
00:38:04now we can make a clean break
00:38:06I wasn't waiting for your permission
00:38:08there's an Uber waiting for you outside to take you to the airport
00:38:13get out of Hollywood
00:38:15in fact
00:38:16get out of the country
00:38:18if I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid
00:38:22I will make your life a living hell
00:38:25don't worry about it
00:38:39just drive
00:38:40just drive
00:38:53I used to ache for her approval
00:38:56now I just want to breathe without her shadow
00:39:01seriously?
00:39:02just lay down
00:39:03I know
00:39:04why is he down?
00:39:05oh
00:39:06I might go call the doctor
00:39:07me?
00:39:08what are you doing?
00:39:11I thought you were hurt
00:39:12I think I'll pull through
00:39:13shhh
00:39:21so what are you doing?
00:39:22what I've always wanted to
00:39:24come on
00:39:25I know you want this
00:39:26I see the way you look at me
00:39:28now that Daniel's gone
00:39:29we have the house to ourself
00:39:31we can finally have you in this bedroom
00:39:34what am I doing?
00:39:44what am I doing?
00:39:45Daniel is still injured
00:39:47he should be home
00:39:48Sabrina?
00:39:51Sabrina?
00:40:02Preston, get off
00:40:04what?
00:40:05babe, we can finally
00:40:06come on
00:40:07I said get off
00:40:08what?
00:40:09I need to go take care of Daniel
00:40:10no, forget about him
00:40:12look
00:40:14I love
00:40:15Jackson
00:40:16and I'm ready to be the man
00:40:17that you've always wanted
00:40:18I'm ready to be a dad
00:40:20to that little boy
00:40:22I mean come on
00:40:23Sabrina, your son
00:40:24your mother
00:40:25even Daniel is pushing us together
00:40:27what?
00:40:29look
00:40:30he's already moved on
00:40:33no
00:40:34no
00:40:35what have I done?
00:40:37where is he?
00:40:38what about me?
00:40:40you had your chance
00:40:41ten years ago
00:40:42I need to go take care of my husband
00:40:51hello?
00:40:52excuse me
00:40:53excuse me
00:40:54excuse me
00:40:55hi
00:40:56have you seen my husband?
00:40:57please
00:40:58he was someone bleeding out
00:40:59I saw him stumble outside
00:41:01holding his head
00:41:02after he spoke to some older woman
00:41:03he didn't come back in though
00:41:05oh
00:41:07oh no
00:41:09come on Daniel
00:41:10where are you?
00:41:11I'm sorry
00:41:12but the number you are trying to reach
00:41:13is no longer in service
00:41:15please try again later
00:41:17what have I done?
00:41:29come on Daniel
00:41:30answer me
00:41:35he's not gone
00:41:38he's not gone
00:41:39I know Daniel wouldn't leave me
00:41:50he loves me too much
00:41:51to abandon me
00:41:52when I need him the most
00:41:54no
00:41:57it's not possible
00:41:59he will be back
00:42:02no
00:42:05no
00:42:06no
00:42:07no
00:42:08no
00:42:09no
00:42:10he can't leave me
00:42:11he can't do this to me
00:42:12I won't sign off on him
00:42:13no
00:42:14no
00:42:15no
00:42:16no
00:42:17no
00:42:18no
00:42:19no
00:42:20no
00:42:21no
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00:42:23no
00:42:24no
00:42:25no
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00:42:27no
00:42:28no
00:42:29no
00:42:30no
00:42:31no
00:42:32no
00:42:33no
00:42:34no no
00:42:35no
00:42:36no
00:42:37no
00:42:38all this time
00:42:39who's gonna leave me
00:42:41no
00:42:42no
00:42:43no
00:42:44no
00:42:45no
00:42:46no
00:42:47no
00:42:48no
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00:42:55no
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00:42:59no
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00:43:02no
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00:43:10no
00:43:11no
00:43:13no
00:43:16no
00:43:20no
00:43:22no
00:43:23I got you.
00:43:38Don't let me go!
00:43:40Was I ever really paying attention?
00:43:46Daniel!
00:43:47No, it's Mom.
00:43:49Is everything okay?
00:43:50You sound panicked.
00:43:51Mom!
00:43:53Mom!
00:43:55Daniel!
00:43:56He just left us!
00:43:59Do you know where he is?
00:44:01We have to find him.
00:44:02We can check the hospital or the...
00:44:04Oh, honey.
00:44:06It's over.
00:44:08Daniel's not coming back.
00:44:10You knew?
00:44:11I'll come over in the morning and explain everything.
00:44:14I'm hungry!
00:44:24Dad!
00:44:25Breakfast should be ready by now!
00:44:28Jackson?
00:44:31I have something to tell you.
00:44:34Your dad...
00:44:35Your dad?
00:44:39He's left us.
00:44:41I'm sorry, but he's not coming back.
00:44:44Yay!
00:44:44He's gone!
00:44:45He's gone!
00:44:47Why would you say that?
00:44:48He was so embarrassing!
00:44:50Even Mr. Eastwood...
00:44:51Mr. Eastwood?
00:44:53What did Preston say?
00:44:55He said a pathetic pussy like that should stick to scrubbing toilets, then raising a young man.
00:45:00He was so lame and boring.
00:45:04Now he's gone!
00:45:06Mr. Eastwood is way cooler!
00:45:08He can be my new dad!
00:45:10Jackson!
00:45:11You have a dad!
00:45:12And he's cared for you for seven years!
00:45:15Yeah, but I hate him!
00:45:23Hello?
00:45:23Hello?
00:45:24Do you have any news about Daniel?
00:45:26Ms. Donovan?
00:45:27It's your accountant.
00:45:28I noticed a few unusual transfers.
00:45:30I'm sorry, I don't have the time.
00:45:32Large sums have been wired to someone named Preston Eastwood.
00:45:36Was that done with your approval?
00:45:37No.
00:45:38But I'm not surprised.
00:45:40Flag his name.
00:45:41I want him frozen and cut off.
00:45:45Jackson?
00:45:46I don't want to ever hear you say Preston's name again.
00:45:48Okay?
00:45:49He's not the man you think he is.
00:45:51Your father, the one who raised you and cared about you, is out there.
00:45:55And we need to find him at all costs.
00:45:58What kind of coward abandons his family?
00:46:01Huh?
00:46:02It's despicable.
00:46:03I can't do this anymore.
00:46:06I cancel everything.
00:46:08The interviews and the red carpets.
00:46:10I don't want to be seen.
00:46:12I can't pretend.
00:46:15I just want him back.
00:46:17Oh, honey.
00:46:19It's time to let him go.
00:46:20You don't love him anyway.
00:46:23Think about what Preston would do for your career.
00:46:29What?
00:46:30How could you say something like that?
00:46:32Of course I love Daniel.
00:46:35He cares for me.
00:46:36He sees me.
00:46:37He was there for me when Preston dropped me like I was nothing.
00:46:42But Daniel is a pathetic nobody.
00:46:44Daniel is my husband and the father of my son.
00:46:49Yeah, some husband.
00:46:50Abandoning you without a moment's notice.
00:46:52Wanting nothing to do with his child just because the contract ended.
00:46:55Contract?
00:46:57What contract?
00:47:02What are you talking about?
00:47:05Forget it.
00:47:06Forget it.
00:47:07Just pretend I didn't say anything.
00:47:08When I caught you and Daniel at the restaurant the other day, you said that he was going on a trip.
00:47:14Is there something you're not telling me?
00:47:16Please.
00:47:17I just want the truth.
00:47:19Mom.
00:47:21Fine.
00:47:22I will tell you the truth.
00:47:24But promise me you won't get mad.
00:47:29I'll tell you the truth, Sabrina.
00:47:32But no, it was all for your own good.
00:47:38When Preston left you, you were distraught.
00:47:42I had to save you.
00:47:44She's lost without you, Daniel.
00:47:47You've always been there for her.
00:47:49From film school to now.
00:47:51I've seen it.
00:47:53She needs you.
00:47:54Stay.
00:47:55Marry her.
00:47:56Love her.
00:47:58So that she's never alone again.
00:47:59It was all just some sort of obligation?
00:48:09How could you do this to me?
00:48:11I wanted to protect you.
00:48:13You wanted to control me.
00:48:15All because you needed me for my career, my money.
00:48:18Well, it worked, didn't it?
00:48:20You were about to throw yourself off a rooftop.
00:48:28Daniel did what he was meant to do.
00:48:30He kept you together.
00:48:32Where?
00:48:33Where did he go?
00:48:34I know he told you where he went.
00:48:36Where is he?
00:48:37You can do better than him.
00:48:39You are Sabrina Donovan, Hollywood starlet.
00:48:44Believe me, it's for the best.
00:48:46No!
00:48:47He can't be gone!
00:48:48He can't!
00:48:48Yes, he is gone, and he is gone forever.
00:48:52He can't be!
00:48:54He can't be gone!
00:48:55He can't!
00:49:15I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of How the Team is
00:49:18Silver Fox that's already generated a considerable buzz for its new writer-director.
00:49:25Speaking of which, there he is now, Mr. Daniel Johnson.
00:49:31Daniel, your film received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
00:49:35What's going through your head tonight?
00:49:36Honestly, I'm just trying not to trip over my own speed.
00:49:41Nobody told me how.
00:49:42Oh man, how uncomfortable these designer shoes would be.
00:49:45I've heard this talk of a sequel.
00:49:47Uh, yeah, um, God, my career has been a long time in the making, and I've been very honest
00:49:54about it, actually.
00:49:54I almost, I almost gave up the dream, but London, London lit the fire under me, and I feel like
00:50:01I've found my voice, and it really is full steam ahead.
00:50:04Uh, speaking of London, since you're an American writer-director, will you be making your way
00:50:09back to Hollywood?
00:50:12Hollywood.
00:50:14Get out of the country.
00:50:16If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid, I will make your life a living hell.
00:50:22Daniel?
00:50:26Daniel?
00:50:39He's no good at bragging about himself, so I'll do it for him.
00:50:43Daniel is a true auteur, and a creative genius, and it was a privilege to be his leading lady.
00:50:50That's not a light compliment coming from Emily Blake, two-time Golden Globe Award-winning
00:50:55actress and celebrated alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
00:50:59Well, I've heard that, uh, your relationship wasn't just professional.
00:51:02We'll never tell.
00:51:06Oh my God, thanks for saving me.
00:51:09She was practically eye-fucking you.
00:51:11I know, jeez.
00:51:13This is so surreal.
00:51:14I mean, I can't believe this is happening to me.
00:51:16I can.
00:51:16The moment I read your script, I knew you were special.
00:51:22Daniel, enjoy this.
00:51:25And get used to compliments.
00:51:28There's already Oscar buzz.
00:51:29Fuck.
00:51:30Finish me, I know.
00:51:31I feel like I'm drinking.
00:51:35You okay?
00:51:36You always do that when you're nervous.
00:51:38I know, it's, um, we'll have it.
00:51:40Well, the world's about to meet its new favorite filmmaker.
00:51:46Some of us just got a head start.
00:51:47I know.
00:52:00All press is good press.
00:52:06Daniel becomes an award-winning director,
00:52:09and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA-winning bitch?
00:52:12He can't do this to me.
00:52:16Sabrina.
00:52:17You don't need him.
00:52:18Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:52:20How can he move on to that uptight British bitch?
00:52:23Move on?
00:52:25Please, honey.
00:52:26He is using her.
00:52:28Why do you think he signed the contract in the first place, hmm?
00:52:31He wanted to start his career under the Donovan name.
00:52:34How could you say that?
00:52:35I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career.
00:52:39He's proving that to the whole world.
00:52:40Don't you see it?
00:52:42Sabrina, look at what you've got.
00:52:46A celebrated career, a mansion in the hills, an adorable kid.
00:52:51Well, and he's not whining.
00:52:53And don't forget about Preston, your dream man.
00:52:56You have everything.
00:52:58I don't have him.
00:53:01Mom, I'm hungry.
00:53:02Go have the chef make something.
00:53:04No, I hate what she cooks, and I'm tired of chicken nuggets.
00:53:07Why can't you just hire Daniel back?
00:53:09Don't talk about him like that.
00:53:11He's your dad.
00:53:12No, Preston is my real dad now.
00:53:15Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and cleaned the toilet.
00:53:18It was fun telling him what to do.
00:53:20When did he get so cruel?
00:53:22You see, even your own son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover.
00:53:26A doormat.
00:53:28Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:29Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:31Enough, you little shit.
00:53:35Enough.
00:53:36Just enough.
00:53:37Sabrina, what's gotten into you?
00:53:41Don't tell me you are actually heartbroken over that man.
00:53:44Whoa.
00:53:45What's going on in here?
00:53:47This room feels really tense.
00:53:48Mom just yelled at me for no reason.
00:53:50I was just making fun of Daniel.
00:53:52No.
00:53:53I yelled at you because you're making fun of your father.
00:53:56And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout.
00:53:59It's time that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat.
00:54:02Hey, baby.
00:54:07Are you really going to get mad at Jackson for what?
00:54:09Making fun of that fucking loser?
00:54:11Really?
00:54:11Loser?
00:54:12Yeah.
00:54:13You haven't had a job in over a year, Preston.
00:54:16And you've been mooching off of me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:54:21That's really, really low.
00:54:27Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand and keeping it from collapsing in the last year.
00:54:32Come on.
00:54:33We're America's power couple.
00:54:34To be a power couple, you both have to have power.
00:54:38Face it, Preston.
00:54:39You're using me to hide the fact that you're washed up.
00:54:42And you're a fucking thief.
00:54:45Yeah.
00:54:45I know you're bankrupt.
00:54:46You've been stealing from me all year long.
00:54:49I could have you arrested, but I haven't.
00:54:52Because you know what?
00:54:53Honestly, I pity you.
00:54:54It's not like that.
00:54:56Okay?
00:54:56Look, I was just merging things like couples do.
00:54:59I want to marry you.
00:55:01We're legacy Hollywood fucking royalty.
00:55:03What's my birthday?
00:55:05Huh?
00:55:06What kind of flowers do I like?
00:55:07What's my favorite color?
00:55:09My favorite song?
00:55:10Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie?
00:55:13Oh, oh, wait.
00:55:13What's my fucking middle name?
00:55:16You don't give a shit about me.
00:55:18You don't love me.
00:55:20You don't even know me.
00:55:21This isn't a relationship.
00:55:23This is a publicity stunt.
00:55:26And you know what?
00:55:27I'm done.
00:55:28Get out.
00:55:29I don't want to ever see you again.
00:55:32We're over.
00:55:33We're over.
00:55:34No, babe, babe, come on.
00:55:36Please, please, I love you.
00:55:37Just think about it.
00:55:39Look at the press.
00:55:40What does it look like?
00:55:41If I have to call my security, all of this will get a lot uglier.
00:55:45Get out.
00:55:46Hey, just...
00:55:47Now!
00:55:48Just give me your hand.
00:55:49Come on.
00:55:49No.
00:55:50I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:55:53Nobody sees the real thing.
00:55:55I see you, Sabrina.
00:55:56I see all of you.
00:55:59And you're never going to be alone again.
00:56:02He truly knew me.
00:56:06He loved me.
00:56:08Every flaw.
00:56:09Every fear.
00:56:11Contract or not.
00:56:13He truly loved me.
00:56:15I saved you from social suicide!
00:56:17Saved me?
00:56:17I mean, you don't even know how ironic that is.
00:56:21Daniel saved me from the ledge.
00:56:23And he saved me from you.
00:56:27Security!
00:56:29Security!
00:56:30Come on.
00:56:30Just let's talk about this.
00:56:32No.
00:56:33Come on.
00:56:34Celeste, do something!
00:56:36Sabrina!
00:56:37Come on, Sabrina!
00:56:38Sabrina!
00:56:39Was that really necessary?
00:56:41I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister and people's sexiest man alive.
00:56:45Is that all you care about?
00:56:47The fame, the headlines, the brand deals?
00:56:50God!
00:56:51You're supposed to be my mother first, not some money-grubbing manager.
00:56:56Sabrina, you are being dramatic.
00:56:59Of course I care about you.
00:57:01I love you.
00:57:03Then prove it.
00:57:04If you ever want me in front of a camera again, then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:57:16You'll have to forgive me, Mr. Lee.
00:57:23I'm kind of in shock right now.
00:57:25In film school, we were literally told to watch every single film that you ever produced.
00:57:31I mean, you know this.
00:57:32You're a legend.
00:57:33I appreciate it, Daniel.
00:57:35All right, let me cut to the chase.
00:57:37You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the wrong country.
00:57:39I appreciate the compliment, but I mean, I'm doing all right.
00:57:41I got projects.
00:57:42Come on!
00:57:43You're built for billion-dollar franchises, Hollywood blockbusters, the one that gets made
00:57:47in L.A., not London.
00:57:49That's where you belong.
00:57:51To be honest, I already did L.A.
00:57:53It didn't really end well.
00:57:55Let me guess.
00:57:56A girl?
00:57:57If by a girl, he means Hollywood royalty, Sabrina Donovan.
00:58:02You don't walk away from a gift like yours over some heartbreak.
00:58:05You can become a household name, and I can get you there.
00:58:09You've given me a lot to think about.
00:58:10Three-picture deal.
00:58:12$200 million budget each.
00:58:13Creative control and final cut approval.
00:58:16I don't know what to say.
00:58:17Did I just say yes?
00:58:18You have my number.
00:58:19Just don't keep me waiting.
00:58:21Just remember, Daniel, you can't run away from the past.
00:58:24You have to face it and tell the fuck off.
00:58:38Hey, it's been a while.
00:58:41Can we talk?
00:58:42Daniel, can you give us a hint about your first movie with Crazy Maple Studio?
00:58:47Of course, it's about a man who gets fucked over by America's sweetheart and comes out on top.
00:58:52Is this a personal story where we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
00:58:57Oh, she knows who she is.
00:59:01Um, I'll leave it at that.
00:59:03You arrogant little shit.
00:59:08I told you if you ever set foot in this fucking country, I would unleash a world of hell.
00:59:18It's Celeste Donovan.
00:59:19I need a favor.
00:59:20I need you to track down Daniel Johnson and find out where he'll be around 8 o'clock tonight.
00:59:24Okay, thank you.
00:59:26It's time for a little reunion with Hollywood's newest hotshot.
00:59:31Mom, what are you doing?
00:59:36Did you just break my TV?
00:59:38Can you give us a name for your upcoming film?
00:59:41You know I'm not supposed to do that.
00:59:43You've been so kind, though.
00:59:44Um, it's called You Drive Me Crazy.
00:59:49He's back.
00:59:52Why didn't you tell me?
00:59:54Honey, I didn't want you spiraling again.
00:59:57I'm not a fragile little girl anymore.
00:59:59I need to get on that movie.
01:00:01Absolutely not.
01:00:03You're not working for your ex-husband.
01:00:04If you don't get me an audition, then I will get a manager who will.
01:00:07Honey, I'm just looking out for you.
01:00:10He still loves me.
01:00:13He has to.
01:00:15I just need to talk to him.
01:00:17Let him go.
01:00:21Mom.
01:00:22Honey, I...
01:00:24You know I just want what's best for you, right?
01:00:28I just don't want to see my little girl hurt again.
01:00:32I love you.
01:00:35I love you, too.
01:00:38Here we go.
01:00:41This is, um...
01:00:42It's another movie deal.
01:00:44I'll tell you about it after.
01:00:45Okay.
01:01:00Did you get his location?
01:01:02The Oaks.
01:01:048 p.m.
01:01:04After I'm done with him, Daniel Johnson won't just be blacklisted by Hollywood.
01:01:10He'll be erased from Sabrina's life forever.
01:01:12She's not protecting me.
01:01:23She's protecting her business.
01:01:25And I'm just a pawn.
01:01:27But if she wants a scandal, she'll get one.
01:01:30It's so nice having you back.
01:01:34And I don't just mean from the UK.
01:01:36Yeah, it's been a rough couple of years, hasn't it?
01:01:38A couple?
01:01:39Daniel, it was ten years of you slaving away for those people.
01:01:43If you can even call them that.
01:01:45But you're healthy now.
01:01:46And I'm at the top of my career.
01:01:48I mean, yeah, there was a time that I loved Sabrina, but I really thought I could make
01:01:52it work.
01:01:53The marriage, the kids.
01:01:55I mean, we really tried.
01:01:57I thought I could make it go for it.
01:01:58But, um, it's over.
01:02:02It's over.
01:02:03I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy she thinks Preston Niswick can offer.
01:02:14Oh, you haven't heard?
01:02:17She dumped him.
01:02:19It was all over People magazine.
01:02:20She ended it when his star faded.
01:02:24Oh, my God.
01:02:25What?
01:02:28Daniel.
01:02:34Stop.
01:02:42Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:02:44I'm here to help you.
01:02:46Sabrina, you're making a scene.
01:02:49Let's go home.
01:02:50Sabrina?
01:02:51How could you?
01:02:51What?
01:02:52I just came to ask Daniel if he'd let you audition, but he said no.
01:02:56I begged and pleaded.
01:02:57Stop lying.
01:02:59I saw you bribe the waiter to drug Daniel's drink.
01:03:03And I'll bet you called the paparazzi, too, to catch him drugged out of his mind and ruin
01:03:08him.
01:03:09My God.
01:03:10You're disgusting.
01:03:11I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:03:13Not anymore.
01:03:13Why did you become such a conniving, scheming snake?
01:03:19I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:03:22I'm your mother.
01:03:24I only want what's best for you.
01:03:27What's best for me?
01:03:30You've been controlling my life ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:03:34That all ends today.
01:03:39You're fired.
01:03:42Fired.
01:03:44No.
01:03:46No.
01:03:51No.
01:03:52You can't do this to me.
01:03:54Please.
01:03:55Please, sweetie.
01:03:55I have dedicated my life to you.
01:03:57You dedicated your life to money and to fame.
01:04:02I was just who you used to get to it.
01:04:04You think you can survive on sheer talent?
01:04:07There's a thousand girls more talented than you waiting for their shot.
01:04:11I made you.
01:04:12You'd be nothing without me.
01:04:17I think she'll do just fine.
01:04:24We're done here, Mom.
01:04:27If you want any chance to be in Jackson's life or in mine, you'll leave now.
01:04:34Without another word.
01:04:41I have something to say.
01:04:49I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:04:52I'm sorry I took you for granted all of those years.
01:04:55I'm sorry I let my mom manipulate and use you.
01:05:00I'm sorry I brought Preston into our home and poisoned our son towards you.
01:05:09Apologize to your father.
01:05:11Do I have to?
01:05:13Who raised you?
01:05:15Cared for you?
01:05:18Packed your lunches when I was on set?
01:05:21Laid with you when you had nightmares and coddled you when you were sick?
01:05:25He did.
01:05:26He loved you.
01:05:28But you treated him like he was nothing.
01:05:30I was wrong.
01:05:31Jackson.
01:05:32He gave us ten years of his life and we abused it.
01:05:36And now there is nothing we can do to take that back.
01:05:41I'm sorry, Dad.
01:05:45It's going to be okay, son.
01:05:47I still love you.
01:05:48Okay.
01:05:49Come on, Jackson.
01:05:50Let's go.
01:05:57I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:06:00For everything.
01:06:01I know that look, Daniel.
01:06:13You're thinking of going back to them.
01:06:14I just didn't know it would be this hard.
01:06:19They hurt you, Daniel.
01:06:22They tore you to pieces and then just expected you to come running back.
01:06:27People can change.
01:06:32But that doesn't change the past.
01:06:37And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
01:06:43Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on the shelf for ten years?
01:06:54Yes.
01:06:55I'll admit I got a little sidelined, but I think I found my way back.
01:06:59But, okay, I'll tell you this.
01:07:04I don't think you can truly love someone else until you love yourself.
01:07:13Way to go, John!
01:07:29Thank you so much for considering me for this part.
01:07:36We'll keep in touch.
01:07:43How many more do we have today?
01:07:44Forty.
01:07:45Sir.
01:07:45Jeez.
01:07:46Hey, boy!
01:07:47How are we looking?
01:07:49We're still digging.
01:07:50No one's cracked the lead yet.
01:07:53I mean, this film lives or dies by the female lead.
01:07:57All right, here's the deal.
01:07:58The studio is on my ass looking to lock and delete today.
01:08:02Today?
01:08:03Are you fucking kidding me?
01:08:04That's why I love you, man.
01:08:05Cool under pressure.
01:08:07This movie is going to blow the roof off.
01:08:12Oh, my God.
01:08:13All right, just bring in the next one.
01:08:15But that would be Emily Blake.
01:08:21Emily.
01:08:26Emily.
01:08:26Amazing, as always.
01:08:30You flew in all the way from London for this?
01:08:32Please.
01:08:34I wasn't going to miss a shot who auditioned for the great Daniel Johnson.
01:08:38How's L.A. treating you?
01:08:40Oh, my God.
01:08:41Less tea, but way more traffic.
01:08:44But I am...
01:08:45I'm glad to be back.
01:08:47Well, it's no English countryside.
01:08:49Yeah.
01:08:49But it's you.
01:08:51You definitely belong here.
01:08:57I do miss you, though.
01:08:59It was fun.
01:09:00Playing the part.
01:09:02British starlet.
01:09:03American director.
01:09:04I kept waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:10Waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:13I'm sorry, Emily.
01:09:14Just cast me, and we'll call it even.
01:09:18You were amazing, as always.
01:09:21It's just...
01:09:23It's just not quite what I'm looking for.
01:09:27I never was, was I?
01:09:30Anyways.
01:09:31Got a few more auditions while I'm in town.
01:09:33Maybe I'll see you around?
01:09:36Yeah.
01:09:48Give me a coffee, and you know what?
01:09:50Go get one for yourself, too.
01:09:53And be generous with the sugar.
01:10:00Oh, my God.
01:10:01What am I going to do?
01:10:03What am I going to do?
01:10:09That was quick.
01:10:19What are you doing here?
01:10:22I came to audition.
01:10:26Did you bring any representation?
01:10:28No.
01:10:29I fired my manager, remember?
01:10:31I'm starting fresh.
01:10:35Right, um...
01:10:37Hi.
01:10:39I'm Sabrina Donovan.
01:10:44Don't let me go!
01:10:45I got you.
01:10:46I'll never let you go.
01:10:50Are you okay?
01:10:51Yeah.
01:10:52It's an old wound that, um...
01:10:54never really healed.
01:10:56I understand.
01:10:57I understand.
01:11:02Daniel Johnson.
01:11:03Nice to meet you.
01:11:06Please.
01:11:07Please.
01:11:16Whenever you're ready.
01:11:18Whenever you're ready.
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