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Boss In The Light Husband In The Dark
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00:00:00He used to worship.
00:00:02And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
00:00:10That loser actually won an Oscar?
00:00:13Who knew the house hubby had it in him? I'm an industry joke now.
00:00:17Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on a shelf for 10 years?
00:00:23Wow, you did your homework. Yes, I got sidelined for a little bit, but I think I found my way back.
00:00:30I will tell you this. I don't think you can truly love others until you truly love yourself.
00:00:36Daniel really did it. The one standing by his side isn't me anymore.
00:00:42You think you can divorce America's sweetheart? You're nothing but a fucking house husband, Daniel.
00:00:48Our contract expired. I'm only telling you because you're her manager.
00:00:52If you try and divorce my daughter, you will end up with nothing. The mansion, the money, even your own son will belong to her.
00:01:00I'll always love my son.
00:01:03But he's a bully, and he learned it from the best in the business, his grandmother.
00:01:08You didn't still worship, Sabrina. What happened?
00:01:11That was a long time ago.
00:01:13America's sweetheart, Sabrina Donovan, attempts suicide.
00:01:16All for her co-star and Hollywood's golden boy, Preston Eastwood.
00:01:19When her career's hanging by a thread, I need to get those paparazzi off her back.
00:01:26You've always loved her, Daniel. I've seen it.
00:01:29She needs that now. Stay. Marry her. Love her.
00:01:35So that she doesn't face the world alone.
00:01:38I might not have been Sabrina's first love, but I would be her last.
00:01:42And I'd cherish her like no other man would.
00:01:45If Preston Eastwood's really back, then maybe the last ten years meant more to me than they ever did to her.
00:01:52This was the last one.
00:01:56Mom. Daniel.
00:01:57What's going on?
00:02:03What's going on?
00:02:04Honey.
00:02:06I was just telling Daniel he needs to stop dressing like a bum.
00:02:11If the paparazzi catch him next to you, oh.
00:02:14But I need to go. I have an appointment with your stylist.
00:02:19Think about it, Daniel.
00:02:20Once Sabrina signs the divorce petition, the 30-day waiting period starts.
00:02:28Then I will be free.
00:02:30Sabrina, we need to talk.
00:02:32Ugh. Can it wait? I'm seriously so spent.
00:02:36I had the photo shoot and fitting and cocktails with girls.
00:02:41I saw Preston was there.
00:02:44I mean, he got us our first movie deal right out of college.
00:02:47I mean, we owe him.
00:02:48Yeah, and then he cheated on you, and I'm the one who picked up the pieces.
00:02:53I'm starving. When are we eating?
00:02:55Lunch is on the stove.
00:02:57But first, your mother and I need to talk.
00:03:00No! I want to eat now!
00:03:12Hmm, you always know the spot.
00:03:15He doesn't listen.
00:03:16Daniel, please.
00:03:18I had a migraine all day from the flashing bulbs that that got off of Vanity Fair shoot.
00:03:24I've got something I need to tell you.
00:03:27I'll make it quick.
00:03:28This isn't easy, but I...
00:03:29Ew! What is this?
00:03:32It's mom's vegetable and quinoa stew.
00:03:33I don't want healthy food.
00:03:35I want chicken nuggets!
00:03:36Chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets!
00:03:38You can't have that every day. It's not healthy for you.
00:03:42But I want that!
00:03:43Jackson, when I say no, I mean no.
00:03:47You suck!
00:03:48I want chicken nuggets!
00:03:50Give me chicken nuggets!
00:03:59I waited.
00:04:00I gave it everything I had.
00:04:03But it takes two to make a marriage work.
00:04:05And my self-absorbed wife would rather be with the man that almost ruined her life than me.
00:04:11Enough.
00:04:12Just enough.
00:04:18I want a divorce.
00:04:21I want a divorce.
00:04:24Sabrina, did you hear me?
00:04:30Huh?
00:04:32I want...
00:04:35I want chicken nuggets!
00:04:37Give me chicken nuggets!
00:04:39Jackson, honey, you need to listen to your father, okay?
00:04:44Now go upstairs, get cleaned up. We'll get you some real food.
00:04:46Seriously, we're the only job to take care of the house and the family.
00:04:56I mean, it's not that hard.
00:04:58What is this?
00:05:00Another contract?
00:05:02How big is the role?
00:05:04Who's directing?
00:05:06It's not a...
00:05:06Whatever, my mom will look over it anyways.
00:05:09Hard to believe I can't even get her to care about this.
00:05:12Honestly, I am really at my capacity.
00:05:15I have that red carpet event coming up, and I really need you to pull your weight.
00:05:20Pull my weight?
00:05:21Yeah, you get it.
00:05:24Mwah! Love you.
00:05:27I've devoted myself to this family for ten long years.
00:05:30If that wasn't enough, then this is the only option.
00:05:33Just wait until she realizes what life's like without me.
00:05:37The movie's greenlit, and the studio wants you to direct.
00:05:47We need you on a plane to Australia tomorrow.
00:05:49I can't.
00:05:50My wife needs me here in L.A.
00:05:52After all, I've sacrificed.
00:05:54My scripts, my career, my future, all pushed aside.
00:05:59At least there is one good thing to come from this.
00:06:03I was able to use the money Celeste gave me to save my mother's life.
00:06:07Hey, Mom.
00:06:07How you doing?
00:06:08Oh, good, dear.
00:06:10I just noticed that you transfer more money to my account.
00:06:14Do you need more?
00:06:15No, no, no, no.
00:06:16You've already done so much.
00:06:18I'm just trying to help.
00:06:19I know, but I never wanted my cancer to be your battle.
00:06:24Mickey, I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done, but it's time you lived your life.
00:06:32I am, Mom.
00:06:34And I promise, very soon, everything's going to change.
00:06:42You're wonderful, dear.
00:06:43You deserve more than what they put you through.
00:06:46Everyone, come quick, come quick!
00:06:47I gotta go.
00:06:49Love you.
00:06:53What is it, Mom?
00:06:54Someone very special decided to pay us a visit.
00:06:57Our favorite leading man.
00:06:59Come on.
00:07:06Preston Eastwood, the man that broke my wife's heart and is stealing it back again.
00:07:14Preston Eastwood, the man that broke my wife's heart.
00:07:17All right, cut.
00:07:25That's a wrap, everyone.
00:07:27We got our start on the set of Breaking the Ice.
00:07:31Sabrina was a rising star.
00:07:33I was just the director's assistant.
00:07:37Our future's ahead of us.
00:07:39If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:45What the fuck?
00:07:46I really did that one.
00:07:46Who away you should just have made of wrestling in the ice.
00:07:50I killed myself for a month, all of a sudden.
00:07:54I came up to Orlando.
00:07:55We got running fast on and he was destroyed.
00:07:57I mean, it's a bad idea.
00:08:01It's a weird way.
00:08:02It destroyed me.
00:08:17It destroyed me.
00:08:19It destroyed me.
00:08:21It destroyed me.
00:08:26Sabrina, don't!
00:08:37Stay back.
00:08:38I mean it.
00:08:40Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:44Just...
00:08:47Just give me your hand.
00:08:52No!
00:08:59Daniel!
00:09:00I got you.
00:09:01No!
00:09:02Don't let me go!
00:09:03I won't ever let you go.
00:09:04I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:09:07Nobody sees the real me.
00:09:09I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:12I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:09:15Nobody sees the real me.
00:09:17I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:19I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:21I see all of you.
00:09:23And you're never gonna be alone again.
00:09:28Good to see ya!
00:09:31Oh my gosh, how long is it then?
00:09:32Oh, too long.
00:09:33Look at you!
00:09:34Oh, I'm so glad you could make it to my little slice in the Hollywood Hills.
00:09:38Yeah, of course, babe.
00:09:39Thank you for letting me stay here for a little bit.
00:09:41Are you kidding?
00:09:42Oh, Daniel, Preston's gonna stay with us for a bit, but you don't mind, right?
00:09:46Oh, there he is!
00:09:47The assistant!
00:09:48I'll tell you what, there's no one who grabs coffee quite like this guy.
00:09:49God, how did someone like you end up with a blonde bombshell like my Sabrina?
00:10:02Stop!
00:10:03I can't believe my wife would invite the ex she tried to kill herself over into our home.
00:10:10Sabrina, I don't remember agreeing to having him stay over.
00:10:13Daniel!
00:10:14Oh.
00:10:15Don't embarrass me.
00:10:16No, it's fine.
00:10:17I'm sorry.
00:10:18You played Brett Steele in your action spy movie?
00:10:21He's not just tough, he's Brett Steele tough, you think, you know?
00:10:26My friends are, but my dad doesn't let me watch it.
00:10:28He doesn't let me do anything.
00:10:30Now that I'm here, we'll be able to bend some of dad's rules.
00:10:33What are you saying, huh?
00:10:34Yeah.
00:10:35Sabrina, I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:39It's fine.
00:10:41It's fine.
00:10:42Just relax, okay?
00:10:44Be nice.
00:10:48Some people never change.
00:10:55But once our divorce is finalized, I won't be there to save her when he breaks her heart again.
00:11:01Yeah, it's nice.
00:11:04But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on the cell.
00:11:15Oh, careful.
00:11:16You all right?
00:11:17I'm still starving.
00:11:21Make me some food.
00:11:22Jackson, there's leftover stew in the fridge.
00:11:25Stew?
00:11:27Ew.
00:11:28What is this, a soup kitchen?
00:11:29I told you a hundred times I want chicken nuggets!
00:11:32Daniel, if the kid wants nuggets, just give him nuggets.
00:11:35I'm trying to teach my son how to be grateful for what he already has.
00:11:39Daniel, I'm a billionaire.
00:11:42Well, babe.
00:11:43For real?
00:11:44Yeah.
00:11:45My makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:48Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:50Rich.
00:11:52Which means we don't have to be grateful.
00:11:55I mean, that's just something poor people tell themselves so that they're happy with nothing.
00:12:00Damn, that was always your problem.
00:12:01You're so caught up on the morals.
00:12:03You realize that's why no one bought your scripts.
00:12:05They were so dull.
00:12:06Please, Mr. Eastwood, my dad won't let me have anything!
00:12:10Lucky for you, Uncle Preston is a little bit of a rebel.
00:12:14So, how about we go to an exclusive restaurant?
00:12:19My treat.
00:12:21Here we go.
00:12:22What to do?
00:12:23Oh, you don't have to do that.
00:12:24I don't mind.
00:12:25All of you insist.
00:12:27I mean, I'm already dressed, so...
00:12:32Oh, and I would invite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress cut, so...
00:12:37Anyways!
00:12:38Come on, baby.
00:12:39Let's go!
00:12:40That's great.
00:12:41Gotcha.
00:12:42Oh!
00:12:45Paps, you don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:48Last time.
00:12:49I promise.
00:12:52You're right.
00:12:53It is the last time.
00:12:57You guys?
00:12:59Hi!
00:13:00Jackson.
00:13:07Well, did you use your brain or are you following through on the divorce?
00:13:11Contract's fine.
00:13:14It's over.
00:13:16Why don't you meet me at the Oaks to finalize the paperwork?
00:13:19I hope you're ready to go on without a penny to your name.
00:13:23Is it ten years of heartbreak?
00:13:24I don't care if I walk away with nothing.
00:13:25Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:26She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:39Sabrina Donovan?
00:13:40I could scream.
00:13:41I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:42Preston, you would.
00:13:43I haven't seen the two of you together since Breaking the Ice.
00:13:44Oh, gee, I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink.
00:13:45The scene that I wrote.
00:13:46Uncredited, of course.
00:13:47Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:13:48Wait, are you two dating?
00:13:49Oh, well, actually.
00:13:50This is totally a date.
00:13:51All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:52What?
00:13:53What?
00:13:54What?
00:13:55What?
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00:14:00What?
00:14:01What?
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00:14:03What?
00:14:04What?
00:14:05What?
00:14:06What?
00:14:07What?
00:14:08What?
00:14:09What?
00:14:10What?
00:14:11What?
00:14:12What?
00:14:13Are you two dating?
00:14:14Oh, well, actually, I was totally a date.
00:14:15All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:14:17Are you two dating?
00:14:18Oh, well, I have to date.
00:14:19This is a totally date!
00:14:20All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:14:23Huh?
00:14:25Do you mind just giving me a little space?
00:14:26If you're not really a part of my brand.
00:14:27Your brand?
00:14:28It's just not a good look for me.
00:14:31You get it, right?
00:14:33so you two are a thing well i it's okay babe we don't have to lie to our biggest fans
00:14:46this is so going viral i can't believe you guys are dating
00:14:58it looks like more than dating or is this your son i wish i was his son jackson don't be silly
00:15:06you have a dad and he's a sissy that's what all the boys at school say he does girly stuff like
00:15:13cook and clean but preston is awesome he's an action spy i wish he was my dad
00:15:20my own son doesn't respect me but we'll see if preston's the type of daddy wants when he comes
00:15:27home coked out from a hollywood after party with a call girl it's okay buddy every spy is a partner
00:15:33in crime if you want me around i'm in that is if mom's cool with it oh preston i don't know
00:15:41daniel he you know he's preston what are you doing
00:15:44come on let's get michelle
00:15:57now that's a hollywood couple
00:16:07i told you this divorce was a mistake sabrina will end up on top and you will end up with nothing
00:16:17daniel
00:16:20you know it's probably for the best i'm the sound of it your own son doesn't even want to be around
00:16:26you daniel he's here he did he see us is he looking over here oh fuck that's not good i was
00:16:33just doing that for policy i didn't mean for him to see us actually it was perfect timing once that
00:16:38loser's out of the picture sabrina and her money are all mine who cares about him mommy now you can be
00:16:44mr preston jackson enough what do i do well that's it then now i need to handle sabrina for me to
00:16:54leverage your relationship with preston with the tabloids i'm sure you'll spend the story to whatever
00:16:59suits you you're really good at that oh i have a parting gift for you a one-way ticket so you can get
00:17:09as far away from this family as possible i know the contract is over but if i see one stitch of bad
00:17:16press about the donovans i will come after you with everything i got daniel loves me he has to
00:17:22understand this is hollywood it's just part of the job daniel i can explain
00:17:28dana what is this
00:17:35i can't let her create a public scene all it takes is one article to get her canceled
00:17:42are you going somewhere honey oh what a coincidence we were just meeting here to discuss a vacation
00:17:50isn't that right daniel a vacation final you're paying attention yeah i'm gonna leave in a few
00:17:59days well thanks for telling your wife what are we supposed to do without you without me cooking and
00:18:04cleaning that's not what i meant whoa looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here
00:18:09it's fine daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit just like any good husband would oh
00:18:15look how you see is it me is my presence hurting your ego i wouldn't put jealousy past him i always
00:18:23knew you were the self-loathing type you know what maybe i should go i don't want to get between the
00:18:27two of you no please stay i want you to live with us forever and ever no you know what i'll go
00:18:35and clearly she wants you going to dance this soon daniel wait
00:18:40i won't ever let you go he won't leave he promised it doesn't have to be like this
00:18:48we could pull up a chair and we can i'm gonna go back
00:18:52daniel
00:18:56oh good you're up um after dinner we went to an a-lister party in bel-air
00:19:14it's fun
00:19:16don't look at me like that i'm allowed to have a little bit of fun
00:19:21anyways cresson had a few too many drinks to be alone
00:19:25how lucky for him he's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk
00:19:30daniel whatever you saw at the restaurant it's not like that
00:19:34listen matt i i've had every opportunity to sleep with her and nothing happened you can trust me
00:19:42i just didn't think you're not anything right now
00:19:47all right
00:19:48daniel seriously listen man i i when you're gone i promise i will take the best care
00:19:56of your son and your wife i'm gonna be the best man of the house
00:20:02just ignore him he doesn't know what he's saying
00:20:04no i actually think he's the only one speaking exactly what's on his mind
00:20:08daniel you don't have to be so jealous
00:20:10jealous my god you still don't get it do you
00:20:15whatever i'm going to bed
00:20:17you know
00:20:21i don't think i should be alone
00:20:25that's all i need to slip into her bed and drive the final wedge between her and the house husband
00:20:33daniel can press and sleep in here tonight so i could look after him
00:20:38god god god you're unbelievable
00:20:43are you really gonna ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex
00:20:49no it's not like that i
00:20:52what
00:20:54you know what fine
00:20:56you two look great together
00:21:00daniel i
00:21:02and to think there was a time i wanted to make our marriage work
00:21:17um
00:21:22i don't know where our kettle or extra towels are
00:21:28without me you can't even find a kettle or a towel
00:21:32i was never the homemaker
00:21:36please daniel
00:21:40i can't think of any time she was there to comfort me
00:21:57if you're sick can you go in the other room i have a press junkie tomorrow that i seriously can't miss
00:22:04look at her now playing house for another man if only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered
00:22:11look at her now
00:22:18look at her now playing house for another man if only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered
00:22:26there he is
00:22:45i wish i could sleep until eight a.m. man
00:22:48no i had to wake up and have a five a.m. workout
00:22:51life of an a-lister i guess
00:22:55got some
00:22:57yeah
00:22:58what do you need
00:22:59oh oh
00:23:00yeah there you go
00:23:01i'd offer you some of this shit but
00:23:03i doubt you'll like it
00:23:04yeah this shit's straight up protein
00:23:06bulking up for a new marvel movie
00:23:09hey uh
00:23:13you're not pissed off that your wife had to take care of me last night right
00:23:17you're not a grown man that needs a babysitter
00:23:20why would i be threatened by that
00:23:24it's finally time to make this hack disappear
00:23:30what's up jackson
00:23:32mr eastwood i wanna play with the fish but my stupid dad won't let me
00:23:46and it's unfair
00:23:48that's a shame huh
00:23:49you know what let me grab it for you little man
00:23:51here we go
00:23:52ooh
00:23:53no
00:23:55not to play with that
00:23:57you never let me do anything
00:24:01come on it's just a fish tank daniel
00:24:04you guys can afford an aquarium
00:24:06it's not about the money
00:24:07it's not about the money
00:24:08it's about him learning how to respect living things
00:24:10unfortunately he's surrounded by
00:24:13bad examples
00:24:14yeah
00:24:15what's that supposed to mean
00:24:17you're so annoying
00:24:19you're so annoying
00:24:20don't
00:24:21push
00:24:22i said don't push go get a book or something
00:24:29why don't you get your hands off him
00:24:31he's a donovan not some pathetic man sir
00:24:34gonna make you
00:24:35what the hell is he just showing me
00:24:40call it a lesson
00:24:41i'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants
00:24:42he's not
00:24:43your kid
00:24:44i wish i was
00:24:45i hope mom buries him so you can be gone forever
00:24:49i hate seeing your stupid face
00:24:51ouch
00:24:52i mean
00:24:53you just heard your son
00:24:54so why don't you make this little vacay yours
00:24:56perfect
00:24:57maybe you will be
00:24:58but until then
00:24:59i'm still the man of the house
00:25:01okay
00:25:02you
00:25:03man of the house
00:25:04please
00:25:05you're a pussy
00:25:06and an apron
00:25:07i'd be embarrassed to call you a maid
00:25:08much less a dad
00:25:09or a husband
00:25:10and you're washed a pack
00:25:12still riding on all your old headlines
00:25:14how are your latest box office numbers huh
00:25:16i heard your agents
00:25:17begging for scraps
00:25:18i'm a fucking star
00:25:20a star
00:25:21a star that needs his ex to bring it back into the spotlight
00:25:24jackson come on
00:25:26i don't want you hanging around this clown any
00:25:28no i'm not going
00:25:29preston is way cooler than you
00:25:31preston
00:25:32preston
00:25:33preston
00:25:34preston
00:25:35you know there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in hollywood
00:25:36what was that?
00:25:37what was that?
00:25:38what was that?
00:25:39what was that?
00:25:40Daniel?
00:25:41what is happening?
00:25:42what is happening?
00:25:43it was dad mom
00:25:44what was that?
00:25:45what was that?
00:25:46what?
00:25:47what is happening?
00:25:48what is happening?
00:25:49it was dad mom
00:25:50dad was attacking mr eastwood
00:25:51what?
00:25:52what?
00:25:53you're so scared
00:25:54that would be pretty good baby
00:25:55what the hell Daniel?
00:25:56i just wanted to hang out with you
00:25:57i just wanted to hang out with you
00:25:58i came in looking for a fight
00:25:59i didn't
00:26:00what?
00:26:01what?
00:26:02i didn't
00:26:03what?
00:26:04what?
00:26:05what?
00:26:06what?
00:26:07i didn't
00:26:08what the hell is wrong with you?
00:26:10you're acting like a jealous child i thought you were bigger than this petty shit
00:26:13Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood.
00:26:16You're so scared.
00:26:17That would be pretty good, baby.
00:26:18What the hell, Daniel?
00:26:20I just wanted to hang out with you.
00:26:21I came in looking for a fight.
00:26:23I didn't.
00:26:24Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:26:26You're acting like a jealous child.
00:26:28I thought you were bigger than this petty shit.
00:26:30He threw a fish tank at me.
00:26:32It's just a fucking fish tank.
00:26:34Bro, I'm up.
00:26:35Remember we're in the public eye?
00:26:37What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:26:39What, everyone knows your precious press that attacked me?
00:26:43I think I should go.
00:26:45I'm sorry.
00:26:45No.
00:26:46Oh, my God.
00:26:48He's lying.
00:26:50You're a monster.
00:26:52And in front of your son?
00:26:54You have to be kidding.
00:26:56We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:57Yeah.
00:26:59We'll talk about this when I get home.
00:27:01Come on.
00:27:02Clean this up.
00:27:05Soon, you won't be coming home to me ever again.
00:27:10She's mine now, loser.
00:27:13You did lose a lot of blood, so we're going to have to keep you here overnight.
00:27:42The pump you was like, what?
00:27:44To be honest, that's...
00:27:46I could use a break from home.
00:27:48Trouble with the missus?
00:27:51Uh, yeah.
00:27:53It's pretty obvious.
00:27:54Most married folks that come in here are miserable.
00:27:58I shouldn't be saying this, but Sabrina Donovan was here.
00:28:03We pressed in Eastwood.
00:28:04True love story holding hands, wiping tears.
00:28:09I've been obsessed with them since breaking the ice.
00:28:12You said, um, couple?
00:28:15I wasn't sure, but I checked the visitation logs, and it's official.
00:28:19Daniel, she even helped me reposition Preston when his IV was twisted.
00:28:24She was so sweet.
00:28:30Need us to check on that shoulder for you?
00:28:33No, it's...
00:28:34It's not a wound.
00:28:37I tore it, actually, um, ten years ago.
00:28:41Daniel!
00:28:42Sweet and caring.
00:28:45So Preston's found the Wi-Fi I always wanted.
00:28:48He only had to break her heart to get it,
00:28:50and left me to pick up the pieces.
00:28:53Mr. Lee, I don't know if you remember me.
00:29:06You once liked my short film.
00:29:08I have a script I've been sitting on.
00:29:18It needs the right producer.
00:29:20I know it's a long shot, but I'd be honored if you read it.
00:29:23Where have you been?
00:29:26I kept calling.
00:29:27I started to feel like one of my stalkers.
00:29:31Huh?
00:29:35What? I've been busy.
00:29:36I thought you were busy entertaining Preston.
00:29:40Seriously?
00:29:41Why does it always have to come back to him?
00:29:43I told you, he's just a friend.
00:29:47Yeah.
00:29:48That's what you want to call it?
00:29:50I...
00:29:51I just...
00:29:52I'm sorry.
00:29:54I...
00:29:55Bringing Preston into her home was probably crossing the line.
00:30:02It is, but it is.
00:30:04But I mean, you know how the industry works.
00:30:08You even just hint at a relationship, and it stirs up all this publicity.
00:30:12And I think you should go for it.
00:30:14I mean, you always do what's best for your career.
00:30:17But I just...
00:30:19I don't want you to be upset with me.
00:30:24Seriously.
00:30:26I...
00:30:26I care about you.
00:30:28I don't know, ma'am.
00:30:34I've known you for 14 years.
00:30:36I know when you're angry.
00:30:37Really?
00:30:38I didn't think you paid attention.
00:30:40I pay attention?
00:30:43Since when do I not pay attention?
00:30:45She signed the papers without reading them.
00:30:48That's all this marriage ever wants to her.
00:30:49A headlight.
00:30:51A performance.
00:30:54Sabrina.
00:30:58Sabrina, I'm good.
00:30:59You know what?
00:31:00I hate fighting, so let's just forget about this, okay?
00:31:05I was thinking we could revisit your script.
00:31:12I gave that to you three years ago.
00:31:14You tell me you finally read it?
00:31:16Well, yeah.
00:31:17The first ten pages, but they're good.
00:31:21The lead role is something I can really sink my teeth into.
00:31:24I mean, we have to do this.
00:31:26Me and you.
00:31:27The lead actress and the writer-director.
00:31:31I gave up on that dream of us working together.
00:31:35A long time ago.
00:31:37Well, how about you make us some lattes,
00:31:39and for the next hour, we can just pour ourselves into the script.
00:31:43Just like we used to in film school.
00:31:47There was a time when this would have worked on me.
00:31:50I would have melted in her hands.
00:31:53Now I just want to pack and get out of here.
00:31:55Wait.
00:32:00I don't know what you do, but I asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone, and it was awful.
00:32:17Well, I've had a lot of experience making it for you, and I'll be sure to tell him how you like it.
00:32:22That's not what I meant.
00:32:25I like it when you make it.
00:32:28I'm not going to always be here to make it.
00:32:31I knew it.
00:32:35You are mad that I brought Preston back here.
00:32:37I told you it was just a publicity stunt.
00:32:41God, it's not like our marriage is going to get me on the cover of Vanity Fair.
00:32:46Married people are fucking boring.
00:32:48It's good to know where you stand.
00:32:51No, Daniel.
00:32:53No, that's not what I meant.
00:33:00Look what you made me do.
00:33:04Just leave it.
00:33:06I thought you would appreciate that I read your script.
00:33:10And what?
00:33:11It would make up for all the years of indifference?
00:33:13I'm just trying to do something nice.
00:33:15And look what I get for it.
00:33:16You know what?
00:33:18Forget it.
00:33:19I have a mirror.
00:33:20Let's just talk about this tomorrow.
00:33:37What?
00:33:38Is that how you talked to your mother-in-law?
00:33:40Yeah, ex-mother-in-law.
00:33:41Not quite.
00:33:42That was the divorce contract.
00:33:44But if you want a clean break, we need to finalize your entertainment contract and our
00:33:48family's NDA.
00:33:49This is showbiz, baby.
00:33:51Remember that.
00:33:52I'm texting you the address of where it may be.
00:33:53I heard she was sneaking Preston Eastwood into her trailer on set.
00:34:09Oh, please.
00:34:10She's always been so secretive.
00:34:12I mean, this is her movie premiere, and where is her husband?
00:34:16Maybe she's embarrassed by him.
00:34:18I read somewhere that she was just a broke writer's assistant.
00:34:24Oh, wow.
00:34:25If we want the tea, let's get it from the pot.
00:34:28Come here.
00:34:29Oh.
00:34:32Jackson!
00:34:33We were just talking about your mom.
00:34:36Do you know where she is?
00:34:37Or who she's with?
00:34:39She's with Mr. Eastwood.
00:34:41He's been staying with us.
00:34:42Oh, really?
00:34:45Do you think Mr. Eastwood might be your new daddy?
00:34:48Oh, I hope so.
00:34:49I really hope so.
00:34:50He's way cooler than my old-born real dad.
00:34:54Speaking of, I don't think we've ever met your real dad.
00:34:57Yeah, he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid.
00:35:00What are you doing here?
00:35:08You never come to these things.
00:35:10Well, that's got to be the husband.
00:35:13Get lost.
00:35:14You embarrass us.
00:35:16Jackson, do not talk to me like that.
00:35:18I'm your father.
00:35:19I wish you never were my dad.
00:35:24Is there a problem?
00:35:25Oh, my God.
00:35:32That's Preston Eastwood.
00:35:33How could Sabrina choose this flop over Preston?
00:35:36If that was a problem, that's none of your business.
00:35:39I wish Preston was my dad.
00:35:41You're a pathetic loser.
00:35:42Zip it, Jackson.
00:35:44You should probably listen to your kid and pat out because you're starting to make scene.
00:35:49I'm just here to talk to Celeste.
00:35:51That's not what I see.
00:35:52You showed up uninvited, in street rags, abused Sabrina's kid, and picked a fight with an A-lister.
00:36:01That's the kind of story the press would devour.
00:36:05It doesn't take much to be canceled these days.
00:36:07And then they would praise Sabrina for divorcing your sorry ass.
00:36:12This was all I stopped with, then.
00:36:14You were revolting.
00:36:16No wonder Sabrina turned out the way she did.
00:36:18Hey.
00:36:19How are you watching now?
00:36:22Trash like him is always forgetting their place in the world.
00:36:26Yeah.
00:36:27Maybe I should teach him a lesson.
00:36:28Oh, yeah?
00:36:29What lesson is that, Preston?
00:36:31You groveling back to your ex that you cheated on so that you can leech off her career?
00:36:35Hmm.
00:36:37Oh!
00:36:37What the hell?
00:36:58What happened?
00:37:01Oh, my God!
00:37:02Daniel!
00:37:03What the hell happened?
00:37:05Daniel, you're bleeding.
00:37:07Are you okay?
00:37:09Look at her go.
00:37:10Hollywood's finest.
00:37:12Always performing when there's an audience.
00:37:15It's Daniel.
00:37:16He's a monster.
00:37:18He found out about your premiere and crashed the party.
00:37:20Mommy!
00:37:21Dad came in here and started shouting at me.
00:37:24No.
00:37:25No, that's not true.
00:37:26If Preston weren't here, Daniel would have manhandled Jackson in front of the reporters.
00:37:32Can you imagine the allegations?
00:37:35Daniel.
00:37:37Is that true?
00:37:40Sabrina.
00:37:43Oh!
00:37:44Yeah, I think you got me in the ribs.
00:37:47I think one of them is broken.
00:37:48Sabrina, honey, we need to help Preston.
00:37:54But, but Daniel.
00:37:59Imagine choosing that loser for Preston Eastwood.
00:38:02Mommy, please, we can't leave him.
00:38:16I, I have, I have to help Preston.
00:38:19Come on, Jack.
00:38:41Daniel!
00:38:42I got you.
00:38:43Don't let me go.
00:38:46She's made her choice.
00:38:48There's no going back.
00:38:49We'll see if Preston can give her the life she's grown used to
00:38:52after all these years of me slaving for her.
00:39:02Well, that went even better than I planned.
00:39:06Now we can make a clean break.
00:39:09I wasn't waiting for your permission.
00:39:11There's an Uber waiting for you outside to take you to the airport.
00:39:16Get out of Hollywood.
00:39:18In fact, get out of the country.
00:39:21If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid,
00:39:25I will make your life a living hell.
00:39:41Don't worry about it.
00:39:43Just try.
00:39:45I used to ache for her approval.
00:40:00Now I just want to breathe without her shadow.
00:40:02Seriously?
00:40:06So long.
00:40:07I don't know what you're doing.
00:40:09I'm going to call the doctor, okay?
00:40:14What are you doing?
00:40:15I thought you were hurt.
00:40:16I think I'll pull through.
00:40:17So what are you doing?
00:40:26I've always wanted to.
00:40:29Come on.
00:40:29I know you want this.
00:40:30I see the way you look at me.
00:40:32Now that Daniel's gone, we have the house to ourself.
00:40:36I could finally have you in this bedroom.
00:40:38What am I doing?
00:40:50Daniel is still injured.
00:40:52He should be home.
00:40:56Sabrina?
00:40:57Kristen, get off.
00:41:10What?
00:41:11Babe, we can finally come here.
00:41:13I said get off.
00:41:15What?
00:41:15I need to go take care of Daniel.
00:41:17No, forget about him.
00:41:19Look.
00:41:19I love Jackson, and I'm ready to be the man that you've always wanted.
00:41:24I'm ready to be a dad to that little boy.
00:41:28I mean, come on.
00:41:29Sabrina, your son, your mother.
00:41:31Even Daniel is pushing us together.
00:41:34What?
00:41:35Look.
00:41:36He's already moved on.
00:41:39No.
00:41:40No.
00:41:41What have I done?
00:41:43Where is he?
00:41:45What about me?
00:41:46You had your chance ten years ago.
00:41:49I need to go take care of my husband.
00:41:57Hello?
00:41:59Excuse me.
00:42:00Excuse me.
00:42:01Hi.
00:42:02Have you seen my husband?
00:42:04Please.
00:42:05He was someone bleeding out.
00:42:06I saw him stumble outside holding his head after he spoke to some older woman.
00:42:11He didn't come back in, though.
00:42:14Oh, no.
00:42:16God damn it.
00:42:17Where are you?
00:42:18I'm sorry, but the number you are trying to reach is no longer in service.
00:42:23Please try again later.
00:42:25What have I done?
00:42:37Come on, Daniel.
00:42:38Answer me.
00:42:39What have I done?
00:42:39He's not gone.
00:42:47I know Daniel wouldn't leave me.
00:42:49He loves me too much to abandon me when I need him the most.
00:43:01No.
00:43:02No.
00:43:05It's not possible.
00:43:07He will be back.
00:43:11No.
00:43:11Wait, it's all the assets.
00:43:24Climb zero, Castillo, Jackson.
00:43:27The waves all spousal support.
00:43:30No.
00:43:30No.
00:43:31He can't leave me.
00:43:32He can't do this to me.
00:43:34I won't sign off on him.
00:43:35Come on.
00:43:36All this time, he's going to leave me.
00:43:50It can't be.
00:44:08It's not her.
00:44:09Honestly, it doesn't matter.
00:44:11My mom will look it over anyways.
00:44:12He loves me.
00:44:15He loves Jackson.
00:44:17He wouldn't just leave us.
00:44:19We're his family.
00:44:21After all these years, everything we've been through.
00:44:24Oh.
00:44:42I got you.
00:44:48Don't let me go.
00:44:51Was I ever really paying attention?
00:44:57Daniel?
00:44:58No, it's Mom.
00:45:00Is everything okay?
00:45:01You sound panicked.
00:45:01Mom.
00:45:04Mom.
00:45:06Daniel.
00:45:06He just left us.
00:45:10Do you know where he is?
00:45:12We have to find him.
00:45:13We can check the hospital or the...
00:45:16Oh, honey.
00:45:17It's over.
00:45:19Daniel's not coming back.
00:45:21You knew?
00:45:22I'll come over in the morning and explain everything.
00:45:33I'm hungry.
00:45:36Dad, breakfast should be ready by now.
00:45:40Jackson?
00:45:42I have something to tell you.
00:45:46Your dad.
00:45:49Your dad.
00:45:51He's left us.
00:45:54I'm sorry, but he's not coming back.
00:45:56Yay, he's gone!
00:45:57He's gone!
00:45:59Why would you say that?
00:46:01He was so embarrassing.
00:46:02Even Mr. Eastwood...
00:46:04Mr. Eastwood?
00:46:06What did Preston say?
00:46:07He said a pathetic pussy like that should stick to scrubbing toilets and raising a young man.
00:46:14He was so lame and boring.
00:46:17Now he's gone.
00:46:18Mr. Eastwood is way cooler.
00:46:21He can be my new dad.
00:46:22Jackson.
00:46:24You have a dad.
00:46:25And he's cared for you for seven years.
00:46:28Yeah, but I hate him!
00:46:29Hello?
00:46:36Do you have any news about Daniel?
00:46:39Ms. Donovan, it's your accountant.
00:46:41I noticed a few unusual transfers.
00:46:43I'm sorry, I don't have the time.
00:46:45Large thumbs have been wired to someone named Preston Eastwood.
00:46:49Was that done with your approval?
00:46:50No, but I'm not surprised.
00:46:53Flag his name.
00:46:55I want him frozen and cut off.
00:46:58Jackson, I don't want to ever hear you say Preston's name again.
00:47:02Okay?
00:47:03He's not the man you think he is.
00:47:05Your father, the one who raised you and cared about you, is out there.
00:47:09And we need to find him at all costs.
00:47:12What kind of coward abandons his family?
00:47:15Huh?
00:47:16It's despicable.
00:47:18I can't do this anymore.
00:47:19I cancel everything.
00:47:22The interviews and the red carpets.
00:47:24I don't want to be seen.
00:47:27I can't pretend.
00:47:29I just want him back.
00:47:32Honey, it's time to let him go.
00:47:35You don't love him anyway.
00:47:38Think about what Preston would do for your career.
00:47:44What?
00:47:45How could you say something like that?
00:47:47Of course I love Daniel.
00:47:49He cares for me. He sees me. He was there for me when Preston dropped me like I was nothing.
00:47:57But Daniel is a pathetic nobody.
00:48:01Daniel's my husband. And the father of my son.
00:48:04Yeah, some husband abandoning you without a moment's notice, wanting nothing to do with his child just because I contraended.
00:48:11Contract? What contract?
00:48:14Contract. What are you talking about?
00:48:21Forget it. Forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything.
00:48:25When I caught you and Daniel at the restaurant the other day, you said that he was going on a trip.
00:48:30Is there something you're not telling me? Please. I just want the truth. Mom.
00:48:37Fine. I will tell you the truth. But promise me you won't get mad.
00:48:45I'll tell you the truth, Sabrina. But no, it was all for your own good.
00:48:55When Preston left you, you were distraught. I had to save you.
00:49:00She's lost without you, Daniel. You've always been there for her. From film school to now. I've seen it.
00:49:09She needs you. Stay. Marry her. Love her. So that she's never alone again.
00:49:16It was all just some sort of obligation? How could you do this to me?
00:49:29I wanted to protect you.
00:49:31You wanted to control me. All because you needed me for my career, my money.
00:49:36Well, it worked, didn't it?
00:49:37You were about to throw yourself off a rooftop. Daniel did what he was meant to do. He kept you together.
00:49:50Where? Where did he go? I know he told you where he went. Where is he?
00:49:55You can do better than him. You are Sabrina Donovan. Hollywood starlet. Believe me, it's for the best.
00:50:04No! He can't be gone. He can't!
00:50:07Yes, he is gone. And he is gone forever.
00:50:11He can't be! He can't be gone! He can't!
00:50:14I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of how the team of Silver Fox has already generated a considerable buzz for its new writer-director.
00:50:44Speaking of which, there he is now, Mr. Daniel Johnson.
00:50:50Daniel, your film received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. What's going through your head tonight?
00:50:58Honestly, I'm just trying not to trip over my own sheet. Nobody told me how.
00:51:03Oh man, how uncomfortable these designer shoes would be.
00:51:06I've heard this talk of a sequel.
00:51:07Uh, yeah, um, god, my career's been a long time in the making and I've been very honest about it, actually.
00:51:15I almost, I almost gave up the dream.
00:51:17But London, London lit the fire under me and I feel like I found my voice and it really is full steam ahead.
00:51:25Speaking of London, since you're an American writer-director, will you be making your way back to Hollywood?
00:51:30Hollywood.
00:51:35Get out of the country.
00:51:37If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid, I will make your life a living hell.
00:51:46Daniel?
00:51:47Daniel?
00:51:47He's no good at bragging about himself, so I'll do it for him.
00:52:05Daniel is a true auteur and a creative genius and it was a privilege to be his leading lady.
00:52:12That's not a light compliment coming from Emily Blake, two-time Golden Globe Award-winning actress and celebrated alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
00:52:21Well, I've heard that, uh, your relationship wasn't just professional.
00:52:24We'll never tell.
00:52:29Oh my god, thanks for saving me.
00:52:31She was practically eye-fucking you.
00:52:33I know, jeez.
00:52:35This is so surreal. I mean, I can't believe this has happened to me.
00:52:38I can?
00:52:39Daniel, the moment I read your script, I knew you were special.
00:52:44Daniel, enjoy this.
00:52:48And get used to compliments.
00:52:50There's already Oscar buzz.
00:52:52Fuck.
00:52:53Finish me out.
00:52:54I feel like I'm dreaming.
00:52:58You okay?
00:52:59You always do that when you're nervous.
00:53:01I'm a bit so.
00:53:03I'll have it.
00:53:03Well, the world's about to meet its new favorite filmmaker.
00:53:09So the world's just got a head start.
00:53:11I feel like I'll press this good press.
00:53:30Daniel becomes an award-winning director and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA-winning bitch?
00:53:36He can't do this to me.
00:53:40Sabrina.
00:53:41You don't need him.
00:53:43Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:53:44How can he move on to that uptight British bitch?
00:53:47Move on?
00:53:49Please, honey.
00:53:50He is using her.
00:53:53Why do you think he signed the contract in the first place, hmm?
00:53:56He wanted to start his career under the Donovan name.
00:53:58How could you say that?
00:53:59I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career.
00:54:04He's proving that to the whole world.
00:54:06Don't you see it?
00:54:07Sabrina.
00:54:09Look at what you've got.
00:54:10A celebrated career, a mansion in the hills, an adorable kid.
00:54:16Well, when he's not whining.
00:54:18And don't forget about Preston.
00:54:20Your dream man.
00:54:21You have everything.
00:54:23I don't have him.
00:54:26Mom, I'm hungry.
00:54:27Go have the chef make something.
00:54:29No, I hate what she cooks.
00:54:31And I'm tired of chicken nuggets.
00:54:33Why can't you just hire Daniel back?
00:54:35Don't talk about him like that.
00:54:37He's your dad.
00:54:38No, Preston is my real dad now.
00:54:40Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and cleaned the toilet.
00:54:44It was fun telling him what to do.
00:54:46When did he get so cruel?
00:54:48You see, even your own son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover.
00:54:52A doormat.
00:54:54Daniel's a doormat.
00:54:55Daniel's a doormat.
00:54:57Enough!
00:54:57Enough!
00:54:58You little shit!
00:55:01Enough!
00:55:02Just enough!
00:55:04Sabrina?
00:55:05What's gotten into you?
00:55:07Don't tell me you are actually heartbroken over that man.
00:55:10Whoa.
00:55:11What's going on here?
00:55:13This room feels really tense.
00:55:15Mom just yelled at me for no reason.
00:55:17I was just making fun of Daniel.
00:55:19No!
00:55:19I yelled at you because you're making fun of your father.
00:55:22And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout.
00:55:25It's time that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat.
00:55:32Hey, babe.
00:55:34Are you really going to get mad at Jackson for what?
00:55:36Making fun of that fucking loser?
00:55:38Really?
00:55:38Loser?
00:55:39Yeah.
00:55:39You haven't had a job in over a year, Preston.
00:55:43And you've been mooching off from me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:55:48That's really, really low.
00:55:54Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand and keeping it from collapsing in the last year.
00:56:00Come on.
00:56:00We're America's power couple.
00:56:02To be a power couple, you both have to have power.
00:56:05Face it, Preston.
00:56:07You're using me to hide the fact that you're washed up.
00:56:10And you're a fucking thief.
00:56:13Yeah.
00:56:13I know you're bankrupt.
00:56:14You've been stealing from me all year long.
00:56:17I could have you arrested, but I haven't.
00:56:20Because you know what?
00:56:21Honestly, I pity you.
00:56:23It's not like that.
00:56:24Okay?
00:56:25Look, I was just merging things like couples do.
00:56:27I want to marry you.
00:56:29We're legacy Hollywood fucking royalty.
00:56:32What's my birthday?
00:56:33Huh?
00:56:34What kind of flowers do I like?
00:56:36What's my favorite color?
00:56:37My favorite song?
00:56:39Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie?
00:56:41Oh, oh, wait.
00:56:42What's my fucking middle name?
00:56:44Tim, you don't give a shit about me.
00:56:47You don't love me.
00:56:48You don't even know me.
00:56:50This isn't a relationship.
00:56:52This is a publicity stunt.
00:56:55And you know what?
00:56:56I'm done.
00:56:57Get out.
00:56:58I don't want to ever see you again.
00:57:01We're over.
00:57:02We're over.
00:57:03Oh, no, babe, babe, come on, please.
00:57:06Please, I love you.
00:57:07Just think about it.
00:57:08Look at the press, what this will look like.
00:57:11If I have to call my security, all of this will get a lot uglier.
00:57:15Get out.
00:57:16Babe, just...
00:57:17Now.
00:57:18Just give me your hand.
00:57:19Come on.
00:57:19No.
00:57:20I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:57:23Nobody sees the real thing.
00:57:25I see you, Sabrina.
00:57:27I see all of you.
00:57:29And you're never going to be alone again.
00:57:31He truly knew me.
00:57:36He loved me.
00:57:38Every flaw, every fear, contract or not, he truly loved me.
00:57:45I saved you from social suicide.
00:57:47Saved me?
00:57:49You don't even know how ironic that is.
00:57:52Daniel saved me from the ledge.
00:57:54And he saved me from you.
00:57:57Security!
00:58:00Security!
00:58:00Come on, just let's talk about this.
00:58:03No.
00:58:04Come on.
00:58:04Celeste, do something!
00:58:06Sabrina!
00:58:08Come on, Sabrina!
00:58:10Was that really necessary?
00:58:12I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister and people's sexiest man alive.
00:58:16Is that all you care about?
00:58:18The fame, the headlines, the brand deals?
00:58:21God, you're supposed to be my mother first, not some money-grubbing manager.
00:58:27Sabrina, you are being dramatic.
00:58:29Of course I care about you.
00:58:33I love you.
00:58:35Then prove it.
00:58:36If you ever want me in front of a camera again, then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:58:40You'll have to forgive me, Mr. Lee.
00:58:55I'm kind of in shock right now.
00:58:58In film school, we were literally told to watch every single film that you ever produced.
00:59:02I mean, you know this.
00:59:04You're a legend.
00:59:06I appreciate it, Daniel.
00:59:07All right, let me cut to the chase.
00:59:09You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the wrong country.
00:59:12I appreciate the compliment, but I mean, I'm doing all right.
00:59:14I got projects.
00:59:15Come on!
00:59:16You're built for billion-dollar franchises, Hollywood blockbusters, the one that gets made in L.A.,
00:59:21not London.
00:59:22That's where you belong.
00:59:24To be honest, I already did L.A.
00:59:26It didn't really end well.
00:59:28Let me guess.
00:59:29My girl?
00:59:30If by a girl, he means Hollywood royalty, Sabrina Donovan.
00:59:35You don't walk away from a gift like yours over some heartbreak.
00:59:38You can become a household name, and I can get you there.
00:59:42You've given me a lot to think about.
00:59:44Three-picture deal.
00:59:45$200 million budget each.
00:59:47Creative control and final cut approval.
00:59:49I don't know what to say.
00:59:50Did I just say yes?
00:59:51You have my number.
00:59:53Just don't keep me waiting.
00:59:55Just remember, Daniel, you can't run away from the past.
00:59:58You have to face it and tell the fuck off.
01:00:12Hey, it's been a while.
01:00:15Can we talk?
01:00:17Daniel, can you give us a hint about your first movie with Crazy Maple?
01:00:20Of course, it's about a man who gets fucked over by America's sweetheart and comes out on top.
01:00:26Is this a personal story?
01:00:29Will we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
01:00:32Oh, she knows who she is.
01:00:36Um, I'll leave it at that.
01:00:38You arrogant little shit.
01:00:43I told you if you ever sat foot in this fucking country, I would unleash a world of hell.
01:00:47It's less, Donovan.
01:00:54I need a favor.
01:00:55I need you to track down Daniel Johnson to find out where he'll be around 8 o'clock tonight.
01:01:01It's time for a little reunion with Hollywood's newest hotshot.
01:01:06Mom?
01:01:07What are you doing?
01:01:08Did you just break my TV?
01:01:14Can you give us a name for your upcoming film?
01:01:17You know how I'm supposed to do that?
01:01:19You've been so kind, though.
01:01:20Um, it's called You Drive Me Crazy.
01:01:25He's back.
01:01:28Why didn't you tell me?
01:01:29Honey, I didn't want you spiraling again.
01:01:33I'm not a fragile little girl anymore.
01:01:35I need to get on that movie.
01:01:37Absolutely not.
01:01:39You're not working for your ex-husband.
01:01:40If you don't get me an audition, then I will get a manager who will.
01:01:44Honey, I'm just looking out for you.
01:01:46He still loves me.
01:01:49He has to.
01:01:51I just need to talk to him.
01:01:54Let him go.
01:01:57Mom.
01:01:58Honey, I...
01:02:01You know I just want what's best for you, right?
01:02:05I just don't want to see my little girl hurt again.
01:02:09I love you.
01:02:11I love you, too.
01:02:15Here we go.
01:02:18This is, um...
01:02:19It's another movie deal.
01:02:21I'll tell you about it after.
01:02:22Okay.
01:02:28Did you get his location?
01:02:40The Oaks.
01:02:418 p.m.
01:02:43After I'm done with him,
01:02:45Daniel Johnson won't just be blacklisted by Hollywood.
01:02:48He'll be erased from Sabrina's life forever.
01:02:50She's not protecting me.
01:03:01She's protecting her business.
01:03:03And I'm just a pawn.
01:03:06But if she wants a scandal, she'll get one.
01:03:08It's so nice having you back.
01:03:12And I don't just mean from the U.K.
01:03:14Yeah, it's been a rough couple years, hasn't it?
01:03:16A couple?
01:03:18Daniel, it was 10 years of you slaving away for those people.
01:03:22If you can even call them that.
01:03:23You're healthy now.
01:03:25And I'm at the top of my career.
01:03:26I mean, yeah, there was a time that I loved Sabrina,
01:03:30but I really thought I could make it work.
01:03:32The marriage, the kids.
01:03:34I mean, we really tried.
01:03:36I thought I could make it go for it, but, um...
01:03:39It's over.
01:03:41It's over.
01:03:42I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy she thinks Preston Eastwood can offer.
01:03:54Oh.
01:03:55You went hard?
01:03:57She dumped him.
01:03:59It was all over People magazine.
01:04:00She ended it when his star faded.
01:04:04Oh my gosh, what?
01:04:11Daniel!
01:04:14Stop!
01:04:23Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:04:24I'm here to help you.
01:04:27Sabrina, we are making a scene.
01:04:29Let's go home.
01:04:31Sabrina.
01:04:31How could you?
01:04:32What?
01:04:32I just came to ask Daniel if he'd let you audition, but he said no.
01:04:37I begged and pleaded.
01:04:38Stop lying.
01:04:39Hey, I saw you bribe the waiter to drug Daniel's drink.
01:04:44And I'll bet you called the paparazzi too to catch him drugged out of his mind and ruin him.
01:04:50My God, you're disgusting.
01:04:52I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:04:53I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:04:53Not anymore.
01:04:55Why did you become such a conniving, scheming snake?
01:05:00I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:05:03I'm your mother.
01:05:05I only want what's best for you.
01:05:08What's best for me?
01:05:12You've been controlling my life ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:05:17That all ends today.
01:05:21You're fired.
01:05:23Fired.
01:05:24No.
01:05:28No.
01:05:33No.
01:05:34You can't do this to me.
01:05:36Please.
01:05:37Please, sweetie.
01:05:38I have dedicated my life to you.
01:05:39You dedicated your life to money and to fame.
01:05:44I was just who you used to get to it.
01:05:47You think you can survive on sheer talent?
01:05:50There's a thousand girls more talented than you waiting for their shot.
01:05:53I made you.
01:05:55You'd be nothing without me.
01:05:59I think she'll do just fine.
01:06:07We're done here, Mom.
01:06:10If you want any chance to be in Jackson's life or in mine, you'll leave now.
01:06:17Without another word.
01:06:23I have something to say.
01:06:33I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:06:36I'm sorry I took you for granted all of those years.
01:06:39I'm sorry I let my mom manipulate and use you.
01:06:43I'm sorry I brought Preston into our home and poisoned our son towards you.
01:06:53Apologize to your father.
01:06:55Do I have to?
01:06:56Who raised you?
01:06:59Cared for you?
01:07:02Packed your lunches when I was on set?
01:07:05Laid with you when you had nightmares and coddled you when you were sick?
01:07:10He did.
01:07:11He loved you.
01:07:12But you treated him like he was nothing.
01:07:14I was wrong.
01:07:16Jackson.
01:07:16He gave us ten years of his life and we abused it.
01:07:21And now there is nothing we can do to take that back.
01:07:26I'm sorry, Dad.
01:07:30It's going to be okay, son.
01:07:32I love you.
01:07:33Okay.
01:07:35Come on, Jackson.
01:07:36Let's go.
01:07:36I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:07:45For everything.
01:07:56I know that look, Daniel.
01:07:58You're thinking of going back to them.
01:08:03I just didn't know it would be this hard.
01:08:05They hurt you, Daniel.
01:08:08They tore you to pieces and then just expected you to come running back.
01:08:15People can change.
01:08:18But that doesn't change the past.
01:08:23And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
01:08:31Daniel!
01:08:32Daniel!
01:08:33Daniel!
01:08:33I'm here, Daniel!
01:08:34Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing
01:08:38sat on a shelf for ten years?
01:08:40Yes.
01:08:41I'll admit I got a little sidelined, but, um, I think I found my way back.
01:08:47But, okay, I'll tell you this.
01:08:49Um, I don't think you can truly love someone else until you love yourself.
01:08:57Way to go, John!
01:08:58Way to go, John!
01:09:02Thank you so much for considering me for this part.
01:09:23We'll keep in touch.
01:09:31How many more do we have today?
01:09:3240, sir.
01:09:33Jeez.
01:09:34Hey, boy!
01:09:35How are we looking?
01:09:36You're still big in!
01:09:37You're still big in here.
01:09:38Um, no one's cracked the lead yet.
01:09:40I mean, this film lives or dies by a female lead.
01:09:44Alright, here's the deal.
01:09:45The studio is on my ass looking to lock in the lead today.
01:09:49Today?
01:09:50Are you fucking cute?
01:09:52That's why I love you, man.
01:09:53Cool under pressure.
01:09:54This movie is gonna blow the roof off.
01:09:57Oh, my God.
01:09:58Alright, just bring in the next one.
01:10:00Oh, my God.
01:10:01Oh, my God.
01:10:02Alright, just bring in the next one.
01:10:03Ah!
01:10:04But that would be...
01:10:06Emily Blake.
01:10:07Emily.
01:10:08Oh, my God.
01:10:11Emily.
01:10:12Amazing, as always.
01:10:17You flew in all the way from London for this?
01:10:21Please.
01:10:22I was gonna miss a shot to audition for the great Daniel Johnson.
01:10:27How's L.A. treating you?
01:10:29Oh, my God.
01:10:30Less tea, but way more traffic.
01:10:33But I am...
01:10:34I'm glad to be back.
01:10:36Well, it's not even this countryside.
01:10:38Yeah.
01:10:39But it suits you.
01:10:41You definitely belong here.
01:10:46I do miss you, though.
01:10:48It was fun playing the part.
01:10:51I'm not...
01:10:52British starlet.
01:10:53American director.
01:10:55I kept waiting for us to become something real.
01:10:58I kept waiting for us to become something real.
01:11:02I'm sorry, Emily.
01:11:04It just cost me, and we'll call it even.
01:11:08You...
01:11:09You were amazing, as always.
01:11:11It's just...
01:11:12It's just not quite what I'm looking for.
01:11:16I never was, was I?
01:11:19Anyways...
01:11:21Got a few more auditions while I'm in town.
01:11:24Maybe I'll see you around?
01:11:26Yeah.
01:11:27Yeah.
01:11:28Give me a copy, and you know what?
01:11:41Go get one for yourself, too.
01:11:44And be generous with the sugar.
01:11:48Oh, my God.
01:11:49What am I gonna do?
01:11:50That was quick.
01:11:51What am I doing here?
01:11:52I came to audition.
01:11:53Did you bring any representation?
01:11:54No.
01:11:55I fired my manager, remember?
01:12:02That was quick.
01:12:04That was quick.
01:12:09What are you doing here?
01:12:14I came to audition.
01:12:18Did you bring any representation?
01:12:20No.
01:12:21I fired my manager, remember?
01:12:25I'm starting fresh.
01:12:27Right, um...
01:12:30Hi.
01:12:32I'm Serena Donovan.
01:12:36Don't let me go!
01:12:38I got you.
01:12:39I'll never let you go.
01:12:43Are you okay?
01:12:44Yeah.
01:12:45It's an old wound that, um...
01:12:48never really healed.
01:12:51I understand.
01:12:55Daniel Johnson.
01:12:59Nice to meet you.
01:13:02Please.
01:13:03Whatever you're ready.
01:13:12I'm ready.
01:13:12I'm ready.
01:13:12I'm ready.
01:13:12I'm ready.
01:13:12I'm ready.
01:13:22I'm ready.
01:13:25I'm ready.
01:13:27I'm ready.
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