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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.
00:07:31I was just the father and granite.
00:07:31I was just the father.
00:07:41I worked there for her Tom Corrow abusers,
00:07:44and I was like,
00:07:48so you didn't fall for her.
00:07:50He cambiades,
00:07:52but...
00:07:53you didn't fall for it.
00:07:53You didn't fall under her?
00:07:54We got her.
00:07:55Let's grumble now.
00:07:55You destroyed me, Preston.
00:08:05There's nothing left.
00:08:19Sabrina, don't!
00:08:21Stay back.
00:08:23I mean it.
00:08:24Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:28Just...
00:08:30Just give me your hand.
00:08:43No!
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.
00:08:54I'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.
00:09:10Good to see you.
00:09:19Oh my gosh, how long has it been?
00:09:20Oh, too long.
00:09:21Look at you!
00:09:23Oh, 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!
00:09:36The assistant!
00:09:37I'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.
00:09:59I'm sorry.
00:09:59Whoa, you played Brett Stale in your action spy movie?
00:10:04He's not just tough.
00:10:05He's Brett Stale 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, we'll be able to bend some of Dad's rules.
00:10:15What are you saying, huh?
00:10:16Yeah.
00:10:17Sabrina, I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:21That's fine.
00:10:22That's fine.
00:10:24Just relax, okay?
00:10:26Be nice.
00:10:35Some people never change, but once our divorce is finalized,
00:10:39I won't be there to save her when he breaks her heart again.
00:10:43Yeah, it's nice.
00:10:45But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on this 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.
00:11:22Oh, babe, for real?
00:11:25Yeah, my makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:29Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:31I'm rich.
00:11:31Which 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...
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:11Oh, and I wouldn't bite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress cut.
00:12:15So, anyways.
00:12:16Come on, Ben, let's go.
00:12:19That's great.
00:12:19Gotcha.
00:12:20There we go.
00:12:20Oh, there's Paps.
00:12:25You don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:27Last time.
00:12:28I promise.
00:12:31You're right.
00:12:32It is the last time.
00:12:35Hey, guys.
00:12:37Bye.
00:12:38Jackson.
00:12:45Well, did you use your brain or are you following through on the divorce?
00:12:49Contract's fine.
00:12:51It's over.
00:12:53Why 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.
00:13:01After 10 years of heartbreak, I don't care if I walk away with nothing.
00:13:03Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:10She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:26Sabrina Donovan, I could scream.
00:13:31I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:33Preston Eastwood, I haven't seen the two of you together since Breaking the Ice.
00:13:37Oh, gee.
00:13:38I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink.
00:13:40A scene that I wrote, uncredited of course.
00:13:43Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:13:45Wait, are you two dating?
00:13:47Oh, well, actually, this is totally a date.
00:13:51All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:54Do you mind just giving me a little space?
00:14:01You're not really a part of my brand.
00:14:03Your brand?
00:14:04It's just, it's not a good look for me.
00:14:06You get it, right?
00:14:08So, you two are a thing?
00:14:18Well, I...
00:14:19Oh, it's okay, babe.
00:14:20We don't have to lie to our biggest fans.
00:14:30This is so going viral.
00:14:32I can't believe you guys are dating.
00:14:34It looks like more than dating.
00:14:36Is this your son?
00:14:37I wish I was his son, Jackson.
00:14:40Don't be silly.
00:14:41You have a dad, and he's a sissy.
00:14:44That's what all the boys at school say.
00:14:46He does girly stuff like cook and clean.
00:14:49But Preston is awesome.
00:14:52He's an action spy.
00:14:53I wish he was my dad.
00:14:56My own son doesn't respect me.
00:14:59But we'll see if Preston's the type of dad he wants when he comes home coked out from a Hollywood afterparty with a call girl.
00:15:05It's okay, buddy.
00:15:06Every spy needs a partner in crime.
00:15:08If you want me around, I'm in.
00:15:11That is if Mom's cool with it.
00:15:13Oh, Preston, I don't know.
00:15:15Daniel, he, you know, he's...
00:15:17Preston, what are you doing?
00:15:18Come on.
00:15:22Let's get Michelle.
00:15:30Now that's a Hollywood couple.
00:15:41I told you this divorce was a mistake.
00:15:46Sabrina will end up on top, and you will end up with nothing.
00:15:52Daniel!
00:15:53You 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?
00:16:01He...
00:16:02Did he see us?
00:16:03Is he looking over here?
00:16:04Oh, fuck, that's not good.
00:16:05I was just doing that for publicity.
00:16:07I didn't mean for him to see us.
00:16:09Actually, 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?
00:16:16Now you can be with Mr. Preston.
00:16:18Jackson, enough.
00:16:18What do I do?
00:16:22Well, that's it then.
00:16:24Now I need to handle Sabrina.
00:16:26I need to leverage her relationship with Preston, with the tabloids.
00:16:29I'm sure you'll spin the story to whatever suits you.
00:16:33You're really good at that.
00:16:34Oh, 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.
00:16:43I 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.
00:16:52Daniel loves me.
00:16:53He has to understand.
00:16:54This is Hollywood.
00:16:55It's just part of the job.
00:16:58Daniel, I can explain.
00:17:05Daniel, what is this?
00:17:08I can't let her create a public scene.
00:17:11All it takes is one article to get her canceled.
00:17:13Are you going somewhere?
00:17:16Honey, what a coincidence.
00:17:18We were just meeting here to discuss a vacation.
00:17:22Isn't that right, Daniel?
00:17:23A vacation?
00:17:24Finally.
00:17:25You're paying attention.
00:17:27Yeah.
00:17:28I'm going to 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.
00:17:36Whoa.
00:17:37Looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here.
00:17:40That's fine.
00:17:41Daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit.
00:17:44Just like any good husband would.
00:17:45Oh, I see.
00:17:47Is it me?
00:17:48Is my presence hurting your ego?
00:17:50I wouldn't put jealousy past him.
00:17:52I always knew you were the self-loathing type.
00:17:55You know what?
00:17:55Maybe I should go.
00:17:56I don't want to get between the two of you.
00:17:58No, please stay.
00:17:59I want you to live with us forever and ever.
00:18:01No, you know what?
00:18:04I'll go.
00:18:06And clearly she wants you.
00:18:07I'm willing to dance to his tune.
00:18:09Daniel, wait.
00:18:11I won't ever let you go.
00:18:13He won't leave.
00:18:14He promised.
00:18:15It doesn't have to be like this.
00:18:18We could pull up a chair and we can...
00:18:20I'm going to go back.
00:18:25Daniel!
00:18:25Daniel!
00:18:28Oh, please.
00:18:30Better than yours.
00:18:31Yeah.
00:18:33Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:18:34Oh!
00:18:36Oh, good.
00:18:37You're up.
00:18:39Um, after dinner we went to an A-lister party in Bel-Air.
00:18:44It's fun.
00:18:46Don't look at me like that.
00:18:47I'm allowed to have a little bit of fun.
00:18:50Anyways, Preston had a few too many drinks to be alone.
00:18:54Well, but not lucky for him.
00:18:56He's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk.
00:18:58Oh.
00:18:59Oh, Daniel.
00:19:00Whatever you saw at the restaurant, it's not like that.
00:19:02Okay.
00:19:03Listen, man.
00:19:04I...
00:19:04I've had every opportunity to sleep with her and nothing happened.
00:19:09You can trust me.
00:19:11Oh, Preston, I think you're absolutely wrong.
00:19:14You need to go right now.
00:19:15All right.
00:19:17Oh, hey.
00:19:18Daniel, seriously, listen, man.
00:19:20When you're gone, I promise I will take the best care of your son and your wife.
00:19:26I'm going to be the best man of the house.
00:19:30Just ignore him.
00:19:31He 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?
00:19:38My God, you still don't get it, do you?
00:19:43Whatever, I'm going to bed.
00:19:48You know, I 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
00:20:00Daniel's husband.
00:20:00Daniel, can Preston sleep in here tonight so I can look after him?
00:20:06Oh, my God.
00:20:08God, you're unbelievable.
00:20:12Are you really going to ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex?
00:20:17No, it's not like that.
00:20:18I...
00:20:19What?
00:20:21You know what?
00:20:22Fine.
00:20:25You two look great together.
00:20:27Daniel, I...
00:20:30And to think there was a time I wanted to make our marriage work.
00:20:47Um...
00:20:47I don't know where our kettle or extra towels are.
00:20:55Without me, you can't even find a kettle or a towel.
00:20:57I was never the homemaker.
00:21:05Please, Daniel.
00:21:06I can't think of any time she was there to comfort me.
00:21:25If you're sick, can you go in the other room?
00:21:28I have a press junket tomorrow that I seriously can't miss.
00:21:30Look at her now.
00:21:44Playing house for another man.
00:21:46If only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered.
00:21:50There he is.
00:22:09God, I wish I could sleep in till 8 a.m.
00:22:11Man.
00:22:12No, I had to wake up and have a 5 a.m. workout.
00:22:15Life of an A-lister, I guess.
00:22:16I got some.
00:22:20Yeah.
00:22:21What do you need?
00:22:22Oh, oh.
00:22:23Yeah, there you go.
00:22:24I'd offer you some of this shit, but...
00:22:26I doubt you'd like it.
00:22:27Yeah, this shit's straight up protein.
00:22:29Bulking up for a new Marvel movie!
00:22:35Hey, 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?
00:22:41A grown man that needs a babysitter?
00:22:43Why would I be threatened by that?
00:22:49It's finally time to make this hack disappear.
00:23:02What's wrong, Jackson?
00:23:04Mr. Eastwood!
00:23:05I want to play with the fish, but my stupid dad won't let me!
00:23:09And it's unfair!
00:23:10That's a shame, huh?
00:23:11You know what?
00:23:12Let me grab it for you, little man.
00:23:13Here we go.
00:23:15Ooh.
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.
00:23:26You guys can afford an aquarium.
00:23:28It's not about the money.
00:23:30It's about him learning how to respect living things.
00:23:32Unfortunately, he's surrounded by...
00:23:35bad examples.
00:23:35Yeah?
00:23:37What's that supposed to mean?
00:23:39You're so annoying!
00:23:42Don't push.
00:23:48I said don't push.
00:23:49Go 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 manservant like you.
00:23:55God, what the hell is you just so mean?
00:23:57Call it a lesson.
00:24:01I'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants.
00:24:03He'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.
00:24:11Ouch.
00:24:12I 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.
00:24:18But until then, I'm still the man of the house.
00:24:21You?
00:24:23Man of the house?
00:24:24Please.
00:24:25You're a pussy in an apron.
00:24:26I'd be embarrassed to call you a maid, much less a dad or a husband.
00:24:30And you're washed up, Pat.
00:24:32Still riding on all your old headlines.
00:24:34How 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?
00:24:41A star that needs his ex to bring him back into the spotlight.
00:24:44Jackson, come on.
00:24:45I don't want you hanging around this clown anymore.
00:24:47No, I'm not going.
00:24:49Preston's way cooler than you.
00:24:51Preston, Preston, Preston!
00:24:53You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:25:19What was that?
00:25:27Daniel!
00:25:28What is happening?
00:25:30It was Dad, Mom.
00:25:31Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood.
00:25:33What?
00:25:34You're so scared.
00:25:34You got me pretty good, babe.
00:25:36What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:38I just wanted to hang out with Jackson.
00:25:39I came in looking for a fight.
00:25:40What?
00:25:41I didn't?
00:25:42Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:25:44You're acting like a jealous child.
00:25:46I thought you were bigger than this petty shit.
00:25:48He threw a fish tank at me.
00:25:49It's just a fucking fish tank.
00:25:51Grow up!
00:25:52Remember where in the public eye?
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.
00:26:02I'm sorry.
00:26:03No!
00:26:03Oh, my God.
00:26:05He's lying.
00:26:07You're a monster!
00:26:09And in front of your son?
00:26:11You have to be kidding.
00:26:13We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:14Yeah.
00:26:16We'll talk about this when I get home.
00:26:18Come on.
00:26:19Clean this up.
00:26:22Soon, you won't be coming home to me ever again.
00:26:26She's mine now, loser.
00:26:29I'm bleeding out.
00:26:41I think I hit an artery.
00:26:42I need an ambulance now.
00:26:44Now.
00:26:54You did lose a lot of blood.
00:26:56So we're going to have to keep you here overnight
00:26:58to pump you with liquid.
00:27:00To be honest, that's...
00:27:01I could use a break from home.
00:27:03Trouble with the missus?
00:27:07Uh...
00:27:07Yeah.
00:27:08It's pretty obvious.
00:27:09Most married folks that come in here are miserable.
00:27:13I shouldn't be saying this, but Sabrina Donovan was here with Preston Eastwood.
00:27:20True love story holding hands, wiping tears.
00:27:24I've been obsessed with him since breaking the ice.
00:27:26You said, um...
00:27:28Couple?
00:27:29I wasn't sure, but I checked the visitation logs and it's official.
00:27:34She even helped me reposition Preston when his IV was twisted.
00:27:39She was so sweet.
00:27:40You need us to check on that shoulder for you?
00:27:47No, it's...
00:27:49It's an old wound.
00:27:51I tore it, actually, um...
00:27:53Ten years ago.
00:27:55Daniel!
00:27:57Sweet and caring.
00:27:59So Preston's found the Wi-Fi I always wanted.
00:28:02He only had to break her heart to get it
00:28:04and left me to pick up the pieces.
00:28:12Fuck.
00:28:14I need to get my shit in y'all.
00:28:17Mr. Lee, I don't know if you remember me.
00:28:19You once liked my short film.
00:28:21I have a script I've been sitting on.
00:28:31It needs the right producer.
00:28:32I know it's a long shot, but I'd be honored if you'd read it.
00:28:37Where have you been?
00:28:39I kept calling.
00:28:40I started to feel like one of my stalkers.
00:28:43Huh?
00:28:48What?
00:28:48I've been busy.
00:28:49Anyways, I thought you were busy entertaining Preston.
00:28:52Seriously?
00:28:53Why does it always have to come back to him?
00:28:55I told you, he's just a friend.
00:28:59Yeah.
00:29:00That's what you want to call it?
00:29:02I, I just, I'm sorry.
00:29:06I, bringing Preston into our home was probably crossing the line.
00:29:14It is what it is.
00:29:16But I mean, you know how the industry works.
00:29:20You even just hint at a relationship and it stirs up all this publicity.
00:29:24And I think you should go for it.
00:29:26I mean, you always do what's best for your career.
00:29:29But, I just, I don't want you to be upset with me.
00:29:36Seriously.
00:29:37I, I care about you.
00:29:39I'm no man.
00:29:45I've known you for 14 years.
00:29:47I know when you're angry.
00:29:49Really?
00:29:49I didn't think you paid attention.
00:29:51I pay attention?
00:29:54Since when do I not pay attention?
00:29:56She signed the papers without reading them.
00:29:59That's all this marriage ever was to her.
00:30:01A headline.
00:30:01A performance.
00:30:05Sabrina.
00:30:09Sabrina, I'm good.
00:30:10You know what?
00:30:11I hate fighting.
00:30:12So, let's just forget about this, okay?
00:30:15I was thinking we could revisit your script.
00:30:22I gave that to you three years ago.
00:30:24You tell me you finally read it?
00:30:27Well, yeah.
00:30:28The first ten pages, but they're good.
00:30:31The lead role is something I can really sink my teeth into.
00:30:34I mean, we have to do this.
00:30:36Me and you.
00:30:37The lead actress and the writer-director.
00:30:40I gave up on that dream of us working together.
00:30:44A long time ago.
00:30:46Well, how about you make us some lattes,
00:30:49and for the next hour,
00:30:50we can just pour ourselves into the script.
00:30:53Just like we used to in film school.
00:30:56There was a time when this would have worked on me.
00:30:59I would have melted in her hands.
00:31:02Now I just want to pack and get out of here.
00:31:04Bye.
00:31:14I don't know what you do,
00:31:21but I asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone,
00:31:24and it was awful.
00:31:27Well, I've had a lot of experience making it for you,
00:31:29and I'll be sure to tell him how you like it.
00:31:31That's not what I meant.
00:31:33I like it when you make it.
00:31:35I'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.
00:31:56It's good to know where you stand.
00:31:59No, Daniel.
00:32:00No, that's not what I meant.
00:32:08Look what you made me do.
00:32:09Just 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.
00:32:27Let's just talk about this tomorrow.
00:32:43What?
00:32:44Is that how you talk to your mother-in-law?
00:32:46Yeah, ex-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
00:32:54and our family's NDA.
00:32:55This is showbiz, baby.
00:32:57Remember that.
00:32:58I'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.
00:33:16She's always been so secretive.
00:33:18I mean, this is her movie premiere,
00:33:19and where is her husband?
00:33:22Maybe she's embarrassed by him.
00:33:23I read somewhere that he was just a broke writer's assistant.
00:33:29Oh, well, if we want the tea, let's get it from the pot.
00:33:33Come here.
00:33:34Oh.
00:33:37Jackson!
00:33:38We were just talking about your mom.
00:33:41Do you know where she is?
00:33:42Or who she's with?
00:33:44She's with Mr. Eastwood.
00:33:45He's been staying with us.
00:33:47Oh.
00:33:48Really?
00:33:50Do you think Mr. Eastwood might be your new daddy?
00:33:53Oh, I hope so.
00:33:54I really hope so.
00:33:55He's way cooler than my old, boring, real dad.
00:33:58Speaking of,
00:33:59I don't think we've ever met your real dad.
00:34:02Yeah, he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid.
00:34:11What are you doing here?
00:34:12You never come to these things.
00:34:14Oh, that's got to be the husband.
00:34:17Get lost.
00:34:18You'll embarrass us.
00:34:20Jackson, do not talk to me like that.
00:34:22I'm your father.
00:34:23I wish you never were my dad.
00:34:27Is there a problem?
00:34:33Oh, my God.
00:34:35That's Preston Eastwood.
00:34:36How could Sabrina choose this flap over Preston?
00:34:40If there was a problem, that's none of your business.
00:34:42I wish Preston was my dad.
00:34:44You're a pathetic loser.
00:34:46Zip it, Jackson.
00:34:47You should probably listen to your kid and head out because we're starting to make a scene.
00:34:52I'm just here to talk to Celeste.
00:34:54That's not what I see.
00:34:56You showed up uninvited, in street rags, abused Sabrina's kid, and picked a fight with an A-lister.
00:35:03That's the kind of story the press would devour.
00:35:07It doesn't take much to be canceled these days.
00:35:10And then they would praise Sabrina for divorcing your sorry ass.
00:35:14This was all a stunt, was it?
00:35:17You were revolting.
00:35:19No wonder Sabrina turned out the way she did.
00:35:21Hey.
00:35:21Why don't you watch her mouth?
00:35:25Trash like him is always forgetting their place in the world.
00:35:28Yeah.
00:35:29Maybe I should teach him a lesson.
00:35:30Oh, yeah?
00:35:31What lesson is that, Preston?
00:35:33You groveling back to your ex that you cheated on so that you can leech off her career?
00:35:36What the hell?
00:36:00What happened?
00:36:02Oh, my God.
00:36:04Daniel.
00:36:05What the hell happened?
00:36:07Daniel, you're bleeding.
00:36:08Are you okay?
00:36:10Look at her go.
00:36:11Hollywood's finest.
00:36:13Always performing when there's an audience.
00:36:16It's Daniel.
00:36:17He's a monster.
00:36:18He found out about your premiere and crashed the party.
00:36:21Mommy, Dad came in here and started shouting at me.
00:36:25No, no, that's not true.
00:36:27If Preston weren't here, Daniel would have manhandled Jackson in front of the reporters.
00:36:32Can you imagine the allegations?
00:36:34Daniel, is that true?
00:36:41Sabrina.
00:36:43Yeah, I think you got me in the ribs.
00:36:47I think one of them's broken.
00:36:49Sabrina, honey, we need to help Preston.
00:36:52But Daniel, imagine choosing that loser for Preston Eastwood.
00:37:01But Daniel, imagine choosing that loser for Preston Eastwood.
00:37:01Mommy, please, we can't leave him.
00:37:15I have to help Preston.
00:37:19Come on, Jackson.
00:37:39Daniel!
00:37:40I got you.
00:37:42Don't let me go.
00:37:44She's made her choice.
00:37:46There's no going back.
00:37:47We'll see if Preston can give her the life she's grown used to after all these years of me slaving for her.
00:37:53Well, that went even better than I planned.
00:38:04Now we can make a clean break.
00:38:07I wasn't waiting for your permission.
00:38:09There's an Uber waiting for you outside to take you to the airport.
00:38:14Get out of Hollywood.
00:38:14In fact, get out of the country.
00:38:18If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid, I will make your life a living hell.
00:38:38Don't worry about it.
00:38:40Just drive.
00:38:44I used to ache for her approval.
00:38:56Now I just want to breathe without her shadow.
00:39:01Seriously?
00:39:02Sleep out.
00:39:03I know.
00:39:04What's your dad?
00:39:06I'm going to go call the doctor.
00:39:07Hey.
00:39:10What are you doing?
00:39:11I thought you were hurt.
00:39:13I think I'll pull through.
00:39:14So what are you doing?
00:39:22I don't know what I've always wanted to.
00:39:25Come 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, we have the house to ourself.
00:39:32I can finally have you in this bedroom.
00:39:34What am I doing?
00:39:45Daniel is still injured.
00:39:48He should be home.
00:39:51Sabrina?
00:39:52Preston, get off.
00:40:05What?
00:40:06Babe, we can finally come on.
00:40:08I said get off.
00:40:09What?
00:40:10I need to go take care of Daniel.
00:40:11No, forget about him.
00:40:13Look, I love Jackson and I'm ready to be the man that you've always wanted.
00:40:18I'm ready to be a dad to that little boy.
00:40:22I mean, come on.
00:40:23Sabrina, your son, your mother.
00:40:26Even Daniel is pushing us together.
00:40:28What?
00:40:29Look, he's already moved on.
00:40:33No.
00:40:34No.
00:40:35What have I done?
00:40:38Where is he?
00:40:39What about me?
00:40:40You had your chance 10 years ago.
00:40:43I need to go take care of my husband.
00:40:51Hello?
00:40:52Excuse me.
00:40:54Excuse me.
00:40:55Hi.
00:40:55Have you seen my husband?
00:40:58Please.
00:40:58He was someone bleeding out.
00:41:00I saw him stumble outside holding his head after he spoke to some older woman.
00:41:04He didn't come back in, though.
00:41:07I don't know.
00:41:09Come on, Daniel.
00:41:10Where are you?
00:41:11I'm sorry, but the number you are trying to reach is no longer in service.
00:41:15Please try again later.
00:41:18What have I done?
00:41:29Come on, Daniel.
00:41:31Answer me.
00:41:37He's not gone.
00:41:39I know Daniel wouldn't leave me.
00:41:49He loves me too much to abandon me when I need him the most.
00:41:53No.
00:41:57It's not possible.
00:41:59He will be back.
00:42:02No.
00:42:03Boy, it's all assets.
00:42:16Climb zero, Castillo, Jackson.
00:42:18The waves all spousal support.
00:42:21No.
00:42:22No.
00:42:22He can't leave me.
00:42:24He can't do this to me.
00:42:25I won't sign off on him.
00:42:27No.
00:42:27No.
00:42:28No.
00:42:28No.
00:42:28No.
00:42:28No.
00:42:28No.
00:42:29No.
00:42:29No.
00:42:29No.
00:42:30No.
00:42:31No.
00:42:31No.
00:42:32All this time, who's going to leave me?
00:42:55It can't be.
00:42:59It's not a...
00:43:00Honestly, it doesn't matter.
00:43:01My mom will look it over anyways.
00:43:03He loves me.
00:43:06He loves Jackson.
00:43:08He wouldn't just leave us.
00:43:10We're his family.
00:43:11After all these years, everything we've been through...
00:43:15I got you.
00:43:28Don't let me go.
00:43:31Was I ever really paying attention?
00:43:34Daniel?
00:43:35No.
00:43:36No.
00:43:37It's mom.
00:43:38Is everything okay?
00:43:39You sound panicked.
00:43:40Mom.
00:43:41Mom.
00:43:42Daniel.
00:43:43He just left us.
00:43:44Do you know where he is?
00:43:45We have to find him.
00:43:46We can check the hospital or the...
00:43:47Oh honey.
00:43:49It's over.
00:43:51Daniel's not coming back.
00:43:53You knew?
00:43:54Daniel he just left us. Do you know where he is? We have to find him we can check
00:44:03the hospital or the... Oh honey it's over. Daniel's not coming back. You knew? I'll come
00:44:12over in the morning and explain everything. I'm hungry! Dad! Breakfast should be ready by now!
00:44:27Jackson? I have something to tell you. Your dad? Your dad? He's left us.
00:44:41I'm sorry but he's not coming back. Yay! He's gone! He's gone! Why would you say
00:44:48that? He was so embarrassing. Even Mr. Eastwood... Mr. Eastwood? What did Preston say? He said a pathetic
00:44:56pussy like that should stick to scrubbing toilets than raising a young man. He was so lame and boring.
00:45:04Now he's gone! Mr. Eastwood is way cooler. He can be my new dad. Jackson! You
00:45:11have a dad and he's cared for you for seven years. Yeah but I hate him!
00:45:23Hello? Do you have any news about Daniel? Miss Donovan, it's your accountant. I noticed a few
00:45:28unusual transfers. I'm sorry I don't have the time. Large sums have been wired to someone named
00:45:34Preston Eastwood. Was that done with your approval? No. But I'm not surprised. Flag his name.
00:45:41I want him frozen and cut off. Jackson, I don't want to ever hear you say Preston's name again.
00:45:49Okay? He's not the man you think he is. Your father, the one who raised you and cared about you,
00:45:54is out there. And we need to find him at all costs. What kind of coward abandons his family, huh? It's
00:46:02despicable. I can't do this anymore. I cancel everything. The interviews and the red carpets.
00:46:11I don't want to be seen. I can't pretend. I just want him back. Honey, it's time to let him go.
00:46:20No. You don't love him anyway. And think about what Preston would do for your career.
00:46:29What? How could you say something like that? Of course I love Daniel. He cares for me. He sees me. He was
00:46:38there for me when Preston dropped me like I was nothing. But Daniel is a pathetic nobody.
00:46:44Daniel's my husband. And the father of my son. Yeah, some husband. Abandoning you without a
00:46:51moment's notice. Wanting nothing to do with his child just because the contract ended.
00:46:55Contract? What contract?
00:47:03What are you talking about? Forget it. Forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything.
00:47:09When 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? Please. I just want the truth.
00:47:19Ma. Fine. I will tell you the truth. But promise me you won't get mad.
00:47:26I'll tell you the truth, Sabrina. But no, it was all for your own good.
00:47:38When Preston left you, you were distraught. I had to save you. She's lost without you, Daniel.
00:47:45You've always been there for her. From film school to now. I've seen it. She needs you. Stay. Marry her. Love her.
00:47:58So that she's never alone again.
00:47:59It was all just some sort of obligation? How could you do this to me? I wanted to protect you.
00:48:13You wanted to control me. All because you needed me for my career, my money. Well, it worked, didn't it?
00:48:20You were about to throw yourself off a rooftop. Daniel did what he was meant to do. He kept you together.
00:48:32Where? Where did he go? I know he told you where he went. Where is he?
00:48:37You can do better than him. You are Sabrina Donovan, Hollywood starlet. Believe me, it's for the best.
00:48:45No. He can't be gone. He can't. Yes. He is gone and he is gone forever. He can't be. He can't be gone again.
00:49:15I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of How to Tame a Silver 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. What's going through your head tonight?
00:49:38Honestly, I'm just trying not to trip over my own speed. Nobody told me how. Oh man, how comfortable these designer shoes would be.
00:49:45I've heard this talk of a sequel. Uh, yeah. Um, god, my career has been a long time in the making and I've been very honest about it actually.
00:49:54I almost, I almost gave up the dream. But London, London lit the fire under me and I feel like I found my voice and it really is full steam ahead.
00:50:05Speaking of London, since you're an American writer-director, will you be making your way back to Hollywood?
00:50:09Hollywood.
00:50:14Get out of the country. If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid,
00:50:20I will make your life a living hell.
00:50:25Daniel?
00:50:35He's no good at bragging about himself, so I'll do it for him. Daniel 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 actress and celebrated alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
00:50:58Well, I've heard that, uh, your relationship wasn't just professional.
00:51:02We'll never tell.
00:51:07Oh my god, thanks for saving me.
00:51:09She was practically I fucking you.
00:51:11I know, jeez. This is so surreal. I mean, I can't believe this has happened to me.
00:51:16I can. The moment I read your script, I knew you were special.
00:51:20Daniel, enjoy this. And get used to compliments. There's already Oscar buzz.
00:51:29Fuck. Finish me, I know. I feel like I'm drinking.
00:51:35You okay? You always do that when you're nervous.
00:51:38I know, it's, um, I'll have it.
00:51:40Well, the world's about to meet its new favorite filmmaker. Some of us just got a head start.
00:51:47I know. Our press is good press.
00:52:07Daniel becomes an award-winning director and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA-winning bitch?
00:52:12He can't do this to me. Sabrina. You don't need him. Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:52:20How could he move on to that uptight British bitch? Move on?
00:52:24Oh, please, honey. He is using her. Why do you think he signed the contract in the first place,
00:52:30hm? He wanted to start his career under the Donovan name. How could you say that?
00:52:34I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career. He's proving that to the whole world. Don't you see it?
00:52:42Sabrina, look at what you've got. A celebrated career, a mansion in the hills, an adorable kid.
00:52:50Well, when he's not whining. And don't forget about Preston, your dream man. You have everything.
00:52:58Like, don't have him. Mom, I'm hungry. Go have the chef make something. No, I hate what she cooks.
00:53:05And I'm tired of chicken nuggets. Why can't you just hire Daniel back? Don't talk about him like
00:53:11that. He's your dad. No, Preston is my real dad now. Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and
00:53:17cleaned the toilet. It was fun telling him what to do. When did he get so cruel? You see, even your own
00:53:24son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover. A doormat. Daniel's a doormat. Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:31Enough! You little shit! Enough! Just enough! Sabrina? What's gotten into you? Don't tell me you are
00:53:41actually heartbroken over that man. Whoa. What's going on here? This room feels really tense. Mom just
00:53:49yelled at me for no reason. I was just making fun of Daniel. No. I yelled at you because you're making
00:53:54fun of your father. And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout. It's time
00:53:59that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat. Hey, are you really going to get mad at Jackson for
00:54:09what? Making fun of that fucking loser? Really? Loser? Yeah. You haven't had a job in over a year,
00:54:15Preston. And you've been mooching off of me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:54:25That's really, really low. Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand
00:54:30and keeping it from collapsing in the last year. Come on. We're America's power couple. To be a power
00:54:35couple, you both have to have power. Face it, Preston. You're using me to hide the fact that you're
00:54:41washed up. And you're a fucking thief. Yeah. I know you're bankrupt. You've been stealing from me
00:54:48all year long. I could have you arrested, but I haven't. Because you know what? Honestly,
00:54:54I pity you. It's not like that. Okay? Look, I was just merging things like couples do. I want to
00:55:00marry you. We're legacy Hollywood fucking royalty. What's my birthday? Huh? What kind of flowers do I
00:55:07like? What's my favorite color? My favorite song? Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie? Oh, oh wait.
00:55:14What's my fucking middle name? You don't give a shit about me. You don't love me. You don't even know me.
00:55:21This isn't a relationship. This is a publicity stunt. And you know what? I'm done. Get out.
00:55:29I don't want to ever see you again. We're over. We're over. Hey, babe, come on. Please. Please. I love
00:55:37you. Just think about it. Look at the press. What this will look like. If I have to call my security,
00:55:43all of this will get a lot uglier. Get out. Now. Just give me your hand. Come on. No. I'm so alone,
00:55:51Daniel. Nobody sees around me. I see you, Sabrina. I see all of you. And you're never going to be alone
00:56:00again. He truly knew me. He loved me. Every flaw, every fear, contract or not, he truly loved me. I saved
00:56:15you from social suicide. Saved me? You don't even know how ironic that is. Daniel saved me from the
00:56:23ledge. And he saved me from you. Security. Security. Come on. Just talk about this. No.
00:56:33Come on. Celeste. Do something. Sabrina. Come on. Sabrina.
00:56:39Was that really necessary? I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister and people's sexiest man alive.
00:56:45Is that all you care about? The fame, the headlines, the brand deals? God, you're supposed to be my
00:56:52mother first, not some money-grubbing manager. Sabrina, you are being dramatic. Of course I care
00:57:00about you. I love you. Then prove it. If you ever want me in front of a camera again,
00:57:07then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:57:21You'll have to forgive me, Mr. Lee. I'm kind of in shock right now. In film school,
00:57:27we were literally told to watch every single film that you ever produced.
00:57:31I mean, you know this. You're a legend. I appreciate it, Daniel. All right,
00:57:35let me cut to the chase. You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the wrong country.
00:57:39I appreciate the compliment, but I mean, I'm doing all right. I got projects.
00:57:42Come on. You're built for billion-dollar franchises. Hollywood blockbusters. The one
00:57:47that gets made in LA, not London. That's where you belong.
00:57:51To be honest, I already did, Ollie. It didn't really end well.
00:57:55Let me guess. My girl? If by a girl, he means Hollywood royalty, Sabrina Donovan.
00:58:01You don't walk away from a gift like yours over some heartbreak. You can become a household name,
00:58:07and I can get you there. You're giving me a lot to think about.
00:58:10Three picture deal. 200 million dollar budget each. Creative control and final cut approval.
00:58:16I don't know what to say. Just say yes. You have my number.
00:58:19Just don't keep me waiting. Just 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. Can we talk?
00:58:42Daniel, can you give us a hint about your first movie with Crazy Maple Studio?
00:58:46Of 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? Will we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
00:58:57Oh, she knows who she is. Um, I'll leave it at that.
00:59:06You arrogant little shit. I told you if you ever set foot in this fucking country,
00:59:11I would unleash a world of hell.
00:59:12It's Celeste Donovan. I need a favor. I need you to track down Daniel Johnson and find out where
00:59:23he'll be around eight o'clock tonight. Thank you. It's time for a little reunion with Hollywood's newest hot shot.
00:59:30Mom, what are you doing?
00:59:36Did you just break my TV?
00:59:37Can you give us a name for your upcoming film?
00:59:41You know I'm not supposed to do that. You've been so kind though. Um, it's called You Drive Me Crazy.
00:59:50He's back. Why didn't you tell me?
00:59:54Honey, I didn't want you spiraling again.
00:59:56I'm not a fragile little girl anymore. I need to get on that movie.
01:00:01Absolutely not. You'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. He has to. I just need to talk to him.
01:00:17Let him go.
01:00:19Mom.
01:00:23Honey, I...
01:00:25You know I just want what's best for you, right? I just don't want to see my little girl hurt again.
01:00:33I love you. I love you too.
01:00:41This is, um, it's another movie deal. I'll tell you about it after.
01:00:45Okay.
01:01:00Did you get his location?
01:01:02The Oaks. 8 p.m.
01:01:05After 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.
01:01:21She's not protecting me. She's protecting her business. And 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. And I don't just mean from the UK.
01:01:36Yeah, it's been a rough couple of years, hasn't it?
01:01:37A couple? Daniel, it was 10 years of you slaving away for those people, if you can even call them that.
01:01:45But you're healthy now. And 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 it work.
01:01:53The marriage, the kids. I mean, we really tried. I thought I could make a go for it, but, um,
01:02:00it's over. It's over. I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy she thinks Preston Eastwood can offer.
01:02:06Oh, you haven't heard? She dumped him. It was all over People Magazine. She ended it when his star faded.
01:02:24Oh my god, what is it?
01:02:31Daniel!
01:02:32Stop!
01:02:42Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:02:44I'm here to help you.
01:02:46Sabrina, you're making a scene. Let's go home.
01:02:50Sabrina?
01:02:51How could you?
01:02:51What? I just came to ask Daniel if he'd let you audition, but he said no. I begged and pleaded.
01:02:57Stop lying. I saw you bribe the waiter to drug Daniel's drink. And I'll bet you called the paparazzi,
01:03:05too, to catch him drugged out of his mind and ruin him.
01:03:08Oh my god, you're disgusting.
01:03:10I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:03:12Not anymore.
01:03:14Why did you become such a conniving, scheming snake? I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:03:20I'm your mother. I only want what's best for you.
01:03:26What's best for me?
01:03:30You've been controlling my life ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:03:35That all ends today.
01:03:39You're fired.
01:03:41You're fired.
01:03:42No.
01:03:46No.
01:03:51No.
01:03:53You can't do this to me. Please, please, sweetie. I 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? There's a thousand girls more talented than you waiting for
01:04:10their shot. I made you. You'd be nothing without me.
01:04:17I think she'll do just fine.
01:04:25We'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.
01:04:40I have something to say.
01:04:50I'm sorry, Daniel. I'm sorry I took you for granted all of those years.
01:04:55I'm sorry I let my mom manipulate and use you.
01:04:59I'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?
01:05:20He had laid with you when you had nightmares and coddled you when you were sick.
01:05:25He did.
01:05:27He loved you.
01:05:28But you treated him like he was nothing.
01:05:30I was wrong.
01:05:31Jackson, he gave us 10 years of his life and we abused it.
01:05:36And now there is nothing we can do to take that back.
01:05:40I'm sorry, Dad.
01:05:45It's gonna be okay, son.
01:05:47I still love you.
01:05:48Okay.
01:05:49Come on, Jackson. Let'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.
01:06:17I just didn't know it'd 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, but that doesn't change the past.
01:06:37And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
01:06:42Daniel! Daniel! Daniel! Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing
01:06:51and directing sat on the shelf for 10 years?
01:06:53Yes.
01:06:55I'll admit I got a little sidelined, but I think I found my way back.
01:07:00But 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!
01:07:24Thank you so much for considering me for this part.
01:07:35Thank you. We'll keep in touch.
01:07:36How many more do we have today?
01:07:4440, sir.
01:07:45Jesus.
01:07:46Hey, boy! How are we looking?
01:07:48We're still digging, man.
01:07:50Um, no one's cracked the lead yet.
01:07:52I mean, this film lives or dies by the female lead.
01:07:57All right, here's the deal. The studio is on my ass looking to lock in the lead today.
01:08:02Today? Are you fucking kidding me?
01:08:04That's why I love you, man. Cool under pressure.
01:08:07This movie is going to blow the roof off.
01:08:13Oh my God. All right, just bring in the next one.
01:08:15But that would be Emily Blake.
01:08:19Emily.
01:08:26Emily, amazing as always.
01:08:30You flew in all the way from London for this?
01:08:32Please. I wasn't going to miss a shot who auditioned for the great Daniel Jones.
01:08:38How's LA treating you?
01:08:39Oh my God. Less tea, but way more traffic.
01:08:44But I am... I'm glad to be back.
01:08:47Well, it's no English countryside.
01:08:49Yeah.
01:08:49But it suits you.
01:08:53You 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.
01:09:06I kept waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:10Waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:13I'm sorry, Halloween.
01:09:14Just cast me, and we'll call it even.
01:09:18You were amazing, as always.
01:09:21It's just...
01:09:24It's just not quite what I'm looking for.
01:09:27I never was, was I?
01:09:29Anyways, got a few more auditions while I'm in town.
01:09:34Maybe I'll see you around?
01:09:35Yeah.
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.
01:09:54Oh, my God.
01:10:02What am I going to do?
01:10:02What am I going to do?
01:10:09That was quick.
01:10:19What are you doing here?
01:10:20I came to audition.
01:10:27Did you bring any representation?
01:10:28No.
01:10:30I fired my manager, remember?
01:10:33I'm starting fresh.
01:10:34Right, um...
01:10:38Hi.
01:10:39I'm Sabrina Donovan.
01:10:41Don'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...
01:10:55never really healed.
01:10:58I understand.
01:11:02Daniel Johnson.
01:11:06Nice to meet you.
01:11:06Please.
01:11:18Whenever you're ready.
01:11:36Good night.
01:12:00You're welcome.
01:12:05Bye.
01:12:05Bye.
01:12:06Bye.
01:12:06Bye.
01:12:06Bye.
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