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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.
00:00:18Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on a shelf for 10 years?
00:00:24Wow, you did your homework. Yes, I got sidelined for a little bit, but I think I'm on my way back.
00:00:30Um, I will tell you this. I don't think you can truly love others until you truly love yourself.
00:00:37Daniel 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.
00:01:04But he's a bully, and he learned to throw the best in the business, his grandmother.
00:01:08You used to worship, Sabrina. What happened?
00:01:11That was a long time ago.
00:01:13America's sweetheart, Sabrina Donovan, attempts suicide.
00:01:17All for her co-star and Hollywood's golden boy, Preston Eastwood.
00:01:20When 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.
00:01:36So 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, and I'd cherish her like no other man would.
00:01:46If 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?
00:02:05Honey!
00:02:07I 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, then I will be free.
00:02:31Sabrina, we need to talk.
00:02:33Ugh, can it wait? I'm seriously so spent.
00:02:37I 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. I 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?
00:02:56Lunch is on the stove.
00:02:57But first, your mother and I need to talk.
00:03:00No! I want to eat now!
00:03:13Hmm, 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 at that god-awful Fanity Fair shoot.
00:03:25I got something I need to tell you. I'll make it quick. This isn't easy, but I...
00:03:30Ew! What is this?
00:03:32It's mom's vegetable and quinoa stew.
00:03:34I don't want healthy food! I want chicken nuggets! Chicken 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! I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:03:52I waited. I gave it everything I had.
00:04:03But it takes two to make a marriage work.
00:04:06And my self-absorbed wife would rather be with the man that almost ruined her life than me.
00:04:11Enough. Just enough.
00:04:14I want a divorce.
00:04:20I want a divorce.
00:04:24Sabrina, did you hear me?
00:04:29Huh?
00:04:31I want a divorce.
00:04:36I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:04:39Jackson, honey, you need to listen to your father, okay? Now go upstairs, get cleaned up. We'll get you some real food.
00:04:52Seriously, your only job is to take care of the house and the family. I mean, it's not that hard.
00:04:57What is this? Another contract? How big is the role? Who's directing?
00:05:05It's not a...
00:05:06Whatever, my mom will look over it anyways.
00:05:08It's hard to believe I can't even get her to care about this.
00:05:11Honestly, I am really at my capacity. I have that red carpet event coming up.
00:05:17And I really need you to pull your weight.
00:05:19Pull my weight?
00:05:21Yeah, you get it.
00:05:23Mwah! Love you.
00:05:26I've devoted myself to this family for 10 long years.
00:05:30If that wasn't enough, then this is the only option.
00:05:34Just wait until she realizes what life's like without me.
00:05:44The movie is Greenland and the studio wants you to direct.
00:05:47We need you on a plane to Australia tomorrow.
00:05:49I can't. My wife needs me here in LA.
00:05:52After all I've sacrificed, my scripts, my career, my future, all pushed aside.
00:06:01At 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. How are you doing?
00:06:08Oh, good, dear.
00:06:11I just noticed that you transfer more money to my account.
00:06:14Do you need more?
00:06:15No, no, no, no. You've already done so much.
00:06:19I'm just trying to help.
00:06:20I know, but I never wanted my cancer to be your battle.
00:06:24Nikki, I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done.
00:06:29But it's time you lived your life.
00:06:33I am, Mom.
00:06:35And I promise, very soon, everything's going to change.
00:06:41You look wonderful, dear.
00:06:44You deserve more than what they put you through.
00:06:46Everyone come quick, come quick.
00:06:49I 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
00:07:10and is stealing it back again.
00:07:14Preston Eastwood, the man that broke my wife's heart.
00:07:24All right, cut.
00:07:25That's a wrap, everyone.
00:07:28We got our start on the set of Breaking the Ice.
00:07:31Sabrina was a rising star.
00:07:34I was just the director's assistant.
00:07:38Our future's ahead of us.
00:07:41If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:55I was just the one.
00:08:17Just join me.
00:08:18I have some...
00:08:20I'm just a Härlotha.
00:08:21I was looking for her.
00:08:22I was a...
00:08:22Sabrina, don't!
00:08:37Stay back.
00:08:39I mean it.
00:08:40Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:45Just...
00:08:45Just give me your hand.
00:08:52No!
00:09:00Daniel!
00:09:03I got you.
00:09:05No!
00:09:06Don't let me go!
00:09:08I won't ever let you go.
00:09:15I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:09:18Nobody sees the real people.
00:09:20I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:22I see all of you.
00:09:24And you're never going to be alone again.
00:09:34Good to see ya!
00:09:36Oh my gosh, how long has it been?
00:09:37Oh, too long.
00:09:38Look at you!
00:09:40Oh, I'm so glad you could make it to my little slice in the Hollywood Hills.
00:09:43Yeah, of course, babe.
00:09:44Thank you for letting me stay here for a little bit.
00:09:46Are you kidding?
00:09:47Oh, Daniel, Preston's going to stay with us for a bit.
00:09:49But you don't mind, right?
00:09:51Oh, there he is!
00:09:53The assistant!
00:09:54I'll tell you what, there's no one who grabs coffee quite like this guy.
00:09:58How did someone like you end up with a blonde bombshell like my Sabrina?
00:10:03Stop!
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.
00:10:17Whoa, you played Brett Steele in your action spy movie?
00:10:22He'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?
00:10:35Yeah.
00:10:35Sabrina, I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:40It's fine.
00:10:41It's fine.
00:10:43Just relax, okay?
00:10:44Be nice.
00:10:53Some people never change.
00:10:56But once our divorce is finalized, I won't be there to save her when he breaks her heart again.
00:11:02Yeah, it's nice.
00:11:04But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on the cell.
00:11:14Oh, man, I'm careful.
00:11:16You all right?
00:11:19I'm still starving.
00:11:21Make me some food.
00:11:23Jackson, 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.
00:11:36I'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, for real?
00:11:44Yeah, my makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:49Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:51I'm rich.
00:11:53Which means we don't have to be grateful.
00:11:57I mean, that's just something poor people tell themselves so that they're happy with nothing.
00:12:01Daniel, that was always your problem.
00:12:02You're so caught up on the morals.
00:12:04You realize that's why no one bought your scripts.
00:12:06They were so dull.
00:12:07These mysteries from my dad won't let me have anything!
00:12:11Lucky for you, Uncle Preston is a little bit of a rebel.
00:12:15So, how about we go to an exclusive restaurant?
00:12:19My dream.
00:12:21Here we go.
00:12:22What to do?
00:12:23Oh, you don't have to do that.
00:12:25No, no, no, no, no, no mind.
00:12:25All of you insist.
00:12:27I mean, I'm already dressed.
00:12:28Oh, and I would invite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress code, so...
00:12:37Anyways!
00:12:38Oh, Ben, let's go!
00:12:40That's great.
00:12:41Gotcha.
00:12:41There we go.
00:12:43Oh.
00:12:44There's cops.
00:12:46You don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:48Last time.
00:12:50I promise.
00:12:52You're right.
00:12:54It is the last time.
00:12:57Guys?
00:12:58Hi.
00:13:01Yes.
00:13:07Well, did you use your brain, or are you following through on the divorce?
00:13:11Contract sign.
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 10 years of heartbreak?
00:13:25I don't care if I walk away with that, but...
00:13:27Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:47She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:49Sabrina Donovan?
00:13:53I could scream.
00:13:55I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:56Preston Eastwood, I haven't seen the two of you together since Breaking the Ice.
00:14:01Oh, gee.
00:14:01I used to always replay that scene where you guys kissed at the hockey rink.
00:14:04The scene that I wrote, uncredited, of course.
00:14:07Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:14:09Wait, are you two dating?
00:14:11Oh, well, actually, this is totally a date.
00:14:15All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:14:22Do you mind just giving me a little space?
00:14:25You're not really a part of my brand.
00:14:27Did you bring her?
00:14:28It's just, it's not a good look for me.
00:14:31You get it, right?
00:14:41So, you two are a thing?
00:14:42Well, I...
00:14:43Oh, it's okay, babe.
00:14:44We don't have to lie to our biggest fans.
00:14:46This is so going viral.
00:14:57I can't believe you guys are dating.
00:14:59It looks like more than dating.
00:15:01Is this your son?
00:15:02I wish I was his son, Jackson.
00:15:05Don't be silly.
00:15:07You have a dad, and he's a sissy.
00:15:09That's what all the boys at school say.
00:15:11He does girly stuff like cook and clean.
00:15:14But Preston is awesome.
00:15:17He's an action spy.
00:15:19I wish he was my dad.
00:15:22My own son doesn't respect me.
00:15:25But we'll see if Preston's the type of daddy wants
00:15:27when he comes home coked out from a Hollywood afterparty
00:15:30with a call girl.
00:15:31It's okay, buddy.
00:15:32Every spy is a partner in crime.
00:15:34If you want me around, I'm in.
00:15:37That is if mom's cool with it.
00:15:40Oh, Preston, I don't know.
00:15:41Daniel, he, you know, he's...
00:15:43Preston, what are you doing?
00:15:47Come on.
00:15:48Let's get Michelle.
00:16:05Now that's a Hollywood couple.
00:16:08I told you this divorce was a mistake.
00:16:13Sabrina will end up on top,
00:16:15and you will end up with nothing.
00:16:19Daniel!
00:16:21You know, it's probably for the best.
00:16:24On the sound of it,
00:16:25your own son doesn't even want to be around you.
00:16:28Daniel, he's here?
00:16:29Did he see us?
00:16:30Is he looking over here?
00:16:32Oh, fuck, that's not good.
00:16:33I was just doing that for Lucy.
00:16:34I didn't mean for him to see us.
00:16:36Actually, it was perfect timing.
00:16:38Once that loser's out of the picture,
00:16:39Sabrina and her money are all mine.
00:16:42Who cares about him, mommy?
00:16:44Now you can be with Mr. Preston.
00:16:45Jackson, enough.
00:16:48What do I do?
00:16:50Well, that's it then.
00:16:52Now I need to handle Sabrina.
00:16:54You need to leverage your relationship with Preston,
00:16:56with the tabloids.
00:16:57I'm sure you'll spend the story to whatever suits you.
00:17:01You're really good at that.
00:17:02Oh, I have a parting gift for you.
00:17:06A one-way ticket,
00:17:09so you can get as far away from this family as possible.
00:17:12I know the contract is over,
00:17:14but if I see one stitch of bad press about the Donovans,
00:17:17I will come after you with everything I got.
00:17:20Daniel loves me.
00:17:21He has to understand.
00:17:23This is Hollywood.
00:17:24It's just part of the job.
00:17:27Daniel, I can explain.
00:17:29Daniel, what is this?
00:17:37I can't let her create a public scene.
00:17:40All it takes is one article to get her canceled.
00:17:43Are you going somewhere?
00:17:45Honey, oh, what a coincidence.
00:17:48We were just meeting here to discuss a vacation.
00:17:51Isn't that right, Daniel?
00:17:53A vacation?
00:17:54Final.
00:17:55You're paying attention.
00:17:55Yeah, I'm going to leave in a few days.
00:18:00Well, thanks for telling your wife.
00:18:02What are we supposed to do without you?
00:18:04Without me cooking and cleaning?
00:18:05That's not what I meant.
00:18:06Whoa, looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here.
00:18:10That's fine.
00:18:11Daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit,
00:18:14just like any good husband would.
00:18:15Oh, look how you see.
00:18:17Is it me?
00:18:19Is my presence hurting your ego?
00:18:20I wouldn't put jealousy past him.
00:18:23I always knew you were the self-loathing type.
00:18:24You know what?
00:18:26Maybe I should go.
00:18:27I don't want to get between the two of you.
00:18:28No, please stay.
00:18:30I want you to live with us forever and ever.
00:18:33No, you know what?
00:18:34I'll go.
00:18:36And clearly she wants you.
00:18:38I'm going to dance this soon.
00:18:39Daniel, wait.
00:18:42I won't ever let you go.
00:18:44He won't leave.
00:18:45He promised.
00:18:46It doesn't have to be like this.
00:18:49We could pull up a chair and we can...
00:18:52I'm going to go back.
00:18:52Daniel!
00:19:00I bet I'm here.
00:19:02This is...
00:19:03Yeah.
00:19:04Shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:19:06Oh!
00:19:07Oh, good.
00:19:09You're up.
00:19:10Um, after dinner we went to an A-lister party in Bel-Air.
00:19:15It's fun.
00:19:16Don't look at me like that.
00:19:19I'm allowed to have a little bit of fun.
00:19:22Anyways, Preston had a few too many drinks to be alone.
00:19:26How lucky for him.
00:19:28He's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk.
00:19:31Daniel, whatever you saw at the restaurant, it's not like that.
00:19:35Listen, Matt.
00:19:36I've had every opportunity to sleep with her, and nothing happened.
00:19:41You can trust me.
00:19:43Preston, I think you're the same mom.
00:19:46You need to go right now.
00:19:47All right.
00:19:49Oh, man.
00:19:51Dude, no, seriously.
00:19:52Listen, man.
00:19:53When you're gone, I promise I will take the best care of your son and your wife.
00:19:59I'm going to be the best man of the house.
00:20:03Just ignore him.
00:20:04He doesn't know what he's saying.
00:20:05No, I actually think he's the only one speaking exactly what's on his mind.
00:20:09Daniel, you don't have to be so jealous.
00:20:11Jealous?
00:20:13My God, you still don't get it, do you?
00:20:17Whatever, I'm going to bed.
00:20:18You know, I don't think I should be alone.
00:20:28That's all I need to slip into her bed and drive the final wedge between her and the house husband.
00:20:34Daniel, can Preston sleep in here tonight so I could look after him?
00:20:40God, God, you're unbelievable.
00:20:43Are you really going to ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex?
00:20:51No, it's not like that.
00:20:52I...
00:20:53What?
00:20:56You know what?
00:20:56Fine.
00:20:59You two look great together.
00:21:01Daniel, I...
00:21:06I...
00:21:07And to think there was a time I wanted to make our marriage work.
00:21:21Um...
00:21:22I don't know where our kettle or extra towels are.
00:21:30Without me, you can't even find a kettle or a towel.
00:21:33I was never the homemaker.
00:21:40Please, Daniel.
00:21:53I 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?
00:22:04I have a press junkie tomorrow that I seriously can't miss.
00:22:19Look at her now.
00:22:20Playing house for another man.
00:22:22If only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered.
00:22:27There he is.
00:22:46God, I wish I could sleep until 8 a.m.
00:22:48Man.
00:22:49No, I had to wake up and have a 5 a.m. workout.
00:22:52Life of an A-lister, I guess.
00:22:53You got some.
00:22:59What do you mean?
00:23:00Oh, oh.
00:23:01Yeah, there you go.
00:23:02I don't want to do some of this shit, but...
00:23:04I doubt you'll like it.
00:23:05Yeah, this shit's straight up protein.
00:23:07Bulking up for a new Marvel movie.
00:23:13Hey, uh...
00:23:14You're not pissed off that your wife had to take care of me last night, right?
00:23:18No.
00:23:19A grown man that needs a babysitter?
00:23:21Why would I be threatened by that?
00:23:27It's finally time to make this hack disappear.
00:23:41What's up, Jackson?
00:23:43Mr. Eastwood!
00:23:44I want to play with the fish, but my stupid dad won't let me.
00:23:48And it's unfair.
00:23:49That's a shame, huh?
00:23:50You know what?
00:23:51Let me grab it for you, little man.
00:23:52Here we go.
00:23:54Ooh.
00:23:55No.
00:23:57Not to play with that.
00:23:59You never let me do anything!
00:24:02Come on.
00:24:03It's just a fish tank, Daniel.
00:24:05You guys can afford an aquarium.
00:24:07It's not about the money.
00:24:09It's about him learning how to respect living things.
00:24:11Unfortunately, he's surrounded by bad examples.
00:24:16Yeah?
00:24:16What's that supposed to mean?
00:24:19You're so annoying!
00:24:21Don't push.
00:24:27I said don't push.
00:24:29Go get a book or something.
00:24:30Why don't you get your hands off him?
00:24:32He's a Donovan, not some pathetic man-servant.
00:24:35If you...
00:24:35God, what the hell is you just showing me?
00:24:41Call it a lesson.
00:24:42I'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants.
00:24:43He's not your kid.
00:24:45I wish I was.
00:24:46I hope Mom buries him so you can be gone forever.
00:24:49I hate seeing your stupid face.
00:24:52Ouch.
00:24:53I mean, you just heard your son.
00:24:55So why don't you make this little vacay of yours?
00:24:57Maybe it will be.
00:24:59But until then, I'm still the man of the house.
00:25:02You?
00:25:03Man of the house, please.
00:25:06You're a pussy in an apron.
00:25:07I'd be embarrassed to call you a maiden, much less a dad or a husband.
00:25:11And you're washed a pack.
00:25:13Still riding on all your old headlines.
00:25:15How are your latest box office numbers, huh?
00:25:17I heard your agents begging for scrap.
00:25:19I'm a fucking star!
00:25:21A star?
00:25:22A star that needs his ex to bring him back into the spotlight.
00:25:26Jackson, come on.
00:25:27I don't want you hanging around this clown anymore.
00:25:28No, I'm not going.
00:25:30Preston's way cooler than me.
00:25:32Preston, Preston, Preston!
00:25:35You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:26:01What was that?
00:26:09Daniel!
00:26:10What is happening?
00:26:12It was Dad, Mom!
00:26:13Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood!
00:26:16What?
00:26:16You're so scared!
00:26:17You thought it pretty good, baby.
00:26:19What the hell, Daniel?
00:26:20I just wanted to hang out with Jackson.
00:26:22I came in looking for a fight.
00:26:23What?
00:26:24I didn't.
00:26:25Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:26:26You're acting like a jealous child.
00:26:29I thought you were bigger than this petty shit.
00:26:31He threw a fish tank at me.
00:26:32It's just a fucking fish tank.
00:26:34Bro, look!
00:26:35Remember where in the public eye?
00:26:37What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:26:39What?
00:26:40Everyone knows your precious press that attacked me?
00:26:42Maybe I should go.
00:26:45I'm sorry.
00:26:46No!
00:26:46Oh, my God!
00:26:49He's lying!
00:26:51You're a monster!
00:26:53And in front of your son?
00:26:54You have to be kidding!
00:26:56We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:57Sure.
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.
00:27:08Oh, she's mine now, loser.
00:27:21Hello, segment one.
00:27:22What's your emergency?
00:27:24Wait now.
00:27:25I think I didn't know.
00:27:26I didn't name it.
00:27:27It's now.
00:27:28Now.
00:27:38You did lose a lot of blood, so we're going to have to keep you here overnight to pump
00:27:43you with liquid.
00:27:45To be honest, that's...
00:27:46I could use a break from home.
00:27:48Trouble with the missus?
00:27:52Uh...
00:27:52Yeah.
00:27:54Pretty obvious.
00:27:55Most married folks that come in here are miserable.
00:27:58I shouldn't be saying this, but Sabrina Donovan was here.
00:28:03Miss Preston Eastwood.
00:28:05True love story.
00:28:07Holding hands, wiping tears.
00:28:09I've been obsessed with them since breaking the ice.
00:28:13You said, um, couple?
00:28:15I wasn't sure, but I checked the visitation logs, and it's official!
00:28:20She 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 my wound.
00:28:37I tore it, actually, um, ten years ago.
00:28:41Daniel!
00:28:43Sweet 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,
00:28:51and left me to pick up the pieces.
00:28:58Fuck it!
00:29:01I'm going to get my shit and go.
00:29:03Mr. Lee, I don't know if you remember me.
00:29:06You once liked my short film.
00:29:08I have a strip I've been sitting on.
00:29:18If it needs the right producer.
00:29:20I know it's a long shot, but I'd be honored if you read it.
00:29:25Where 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?
00:29:36I've been busy.
00:29:37I 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.
00:29:45Yeah.
00:29:48That's what you want to call it?
00:29:51I, I just, I'm sorry.
00:29:54I, bringing Preston into our home was probably crossing the line.
00:30:02It is what it is.
00:30:03But I mean, you know how the industry works.
00:30:08You even just hint at a relationship and it stirs up all this publicity.
00:30:13And I think you should go for it.
00:30:15I mean, you always do what's best for your career.
00:30:18But I just, I don't want you to be upset with me.
00:30:25Seriously.
00:30:26I, I care about you.
00:30:32I'm not mad.
00:30:34I've known you for 14 years.
00:30:36I know when you're angry.
00:30:38Really?
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.
00:30:50A headline.
00:30:52A performance.
00:30:54Sabrina.
00:30:55Sabrina, I'm good.
00:30:59You know what?
00:31:01I hate fighting.
00:31:02So 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.
00:31:15You tell me you finally read it?
00:31:17Well, yeah.
00:31:18The 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.
00:31:29I gave up on that dream of us working together.
00:31:33A long time ago.
00:31:37Well, how about you make us some lattes, and for the next hour, we can just pour ourselves
00:31:43into the script.
00:31:44Just like we used to in film school.
00:31:47There was a time when this would have worked on me.
00:31:49I would have melted in her hands.
00:31:53Now I just want to pack and get out of here.
00:31:55I don't know what you do, but I asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone, and it
00:32:16was awful.
00:32:18Well, I've had a lot of experience making it for you, and I'll be sure to tell them
00:32:22how you like it.
00:32:22That's not what I meant.
00:32:25I like it when you make it.
00:32:29I'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.
00:32:41It's not like our marriage is going to get me on the cover of Vanity Fair.
00:32:46Married people are fucking boring.
00:32:50It's good to know where you stand.
00:32:51No, Daniel.
00:32:53No, that's not what I meant.
00:32:54Look what you made me do.
00:33:02Just leave it.
00:33:06I just 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.
00:33:17You know what?
00:33:19Forget it.
00:33:19I have a mirror.
00:33:20Let's just talk about this tomorrow.
00:33:24What?
00:33:38Is that how you talk to your mother-in-law?
00:33:40Yeah.
00:33:41Ex-mother-in-law.
00:33:42Not quite.
00:33:43That was the divorce contract.
00:33:44But if you want a clean break, we need to finalize our entertainment contract and our family's NDA.
00:33:49This is showbiz, baby.
00:33:51Remember that.
00:33:52I'll text you the address where it may be.
00:33:54I heard she was sneaking Preston Eastwood into her trailer on set.
00:34:10Oh, please.
00:34:11She's always been so secretive.
00:34:13I 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 he was just a broke writer's assistant.
00:34:25Oh, if we want the tea, let's get it from the pot.
00:34:28Come here.
00:34:32Jackson!
00:34:34We were just talking about your mom.
00:34:36Do you know where she is?
00:34:38Or who she's with?
00:34:40She'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.
00:34:58Yeah, he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid.
00:35:01What are you doing here?
00:35:08You never come to these things.
00:35:10Well, that's got to be the husband.
00:35:14Get lost.
00:35:15You 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?
00:35:37If 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.
00:35:43Zip it, Jackson.
00:35:44You should probably listen to your kid and pat out because you're starting to make scene.
00:35:50I'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 pit a fight with an A-lister.
00:36:02That'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 stuff, was it?
00:36:15You were revolting.
00:36:16No wonder Sabrina turned out the way she did.
00:36:19Hey.
00:36:19How are you watching now?
00:36:23Trash like him is always forgetting their place in the world.
00:36:26Yeah.
00:36:27Maybe I should teach him a lesson.
00:36:29Oh, yeah?
00:36:30What 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.
00:36:38Oh!
00:36:39What the hell?
00:36:58What happened?
00:37:01Oh my god, Daniel!
00:37:04What the hell happened?
00:37:06Daniel, you're bleeding.
00:37:07Hey, are you okay?
00:37:09Look at her go.
00:37:11Hollywood'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.
00:37:21Mommy!
00:37:22Dad came in here and started shouting at me.
00:37:24No.
00:37:25No, that's not true.
00:37:27If Preston weren't here, Daniel would have manhandled Jackson in front of the reporters.
00:37:32Can you imagine the allegations?
00:37:34Daniel, is that true?
00:37:41Sabrina.
00:37:43Oh!
00:37:45Yeah, I think you got me in the ribs.
00:37:47I think one of them is broken.
00:37:49Sabrina.
00:37:50Honey.
00:37:51We need to help Preston.
00:37:55But Daniel.
00:37:56Imagine choosing that loser for Preston Eastwood.
00:38:13Mommy, please, we can't leave him.
00:38:16I...
00:38:17I have...
00:38:17I have to help Preston.
00:38:20Come on, Jackson.
00:38:41Daniel!
00:38:42I got you.
00:38:44Don't let me go.
00:38:45She'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 after 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.
00:39:27Don't worry about it.
00:39:43Just drive.
00:39:44I used to ache for her approval.
00:40:00Now I just want to breathe without her shadow.
00:40:04Seriously?
00:40:06Say that.
00:40:07I don't know what you're doing.
00:40:09I'm going to call the doctor, okay?
00:40:12Hey.
00:40:14What are you doing?
00:40:15I thought you were hurt.
00:40:17I think I'll pull through.
00:40:25So what are you doing?
00:40:27I've always wanted to.
00:40:29Come on.
00:40:30I know you want this.
00:40:31I see the way you look at me.
00:40:33How that Daniel's gone.
00:40:34We have the house to ourself.
00:40:36I could finally have you in his bedroom.
00:40:39Come on.
00:40:44What am I doing?
00:40:51Daniel is still injured.
00:40:53He should be home.
00:40:56Sabrina?
00:40:57Kristen, get off.
00:41:10What?
00:41:11Hey, we can finally come on.
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.
00:41:32Even Daniel is pushing us together.
00:41:34What?
00:41:35Look.
00:41:36He's already moved on.
00:41:41No.
00:41:41What have I done?
00:41:44Where is he?
00:41:45What about me?
00:41:46You had your chance 10 years ago.
00:41:49I need to go take care of my husband.
00:41:58Hello?
00:41:59Excuse me.
00:42:01Excuse me.
00:42:02Hi.
00:42:02Have you seen my husband?
00:42:05Please.
00:42:05He was the one bleeding out.
00:42:07I saw him stumble outside holding his head after he spoke to some older woman.
00:42:11He didn't come back in, though.
00:42:12I'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.
00:42:39Answer me.
00:42:39He's not gone.
00:42:47I know Daniel wouldn't leave me.
00:42:58He loves me too much to abandon me when I need him the most.
00:43:02No.
00:43:06It's not possible.
00:43:08He will be back.
00:43:09No.
00:43:11No.
00:43:22Wait, it's all the assets.
00:43:24Climb zero, Cassio, Jackson.
00:43:27The waves all spousal support.
00:43:30No.
00:43:31No, he can't leave me.
00:43:33He can't do this to me.
00:43:34I won't sign off on him.
00:43:36No.
00:43:36No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:37No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:38No.
00:43:39No.
00:43:46No.
00:43:47All this time, who's going to leave me?
00:44:05No.
00:44:05No.
00:44:06No.
00:44:06No.
00:44:06No.
00:44:06No.
00:44:07No.
00:44:07No.
00:44:08No.
00:44:08It's not us.
00:44:09No.
00:44:09It's not us.
00:44:10Honestly, it doesn't matter.
00:44:11My mom will look it over anyways.
00:44:13He loves me.
00:44:16He loves Jackson.
00:44:17He wouldn't just leave us.
00:44:20We're his family.
00:44:21after all these years
00:44:23everything we've been through
00:44:25I got you
00:44:48don't let me go
00:44:50was I ever really paying attention
00:44:53Daniel
00:44:58no it's mom
00:45:00is everything okay
00:45:01mom
00:45:02mom
00:45:05Daniel
00:45:07he just left us
00:45:09do you know where he is
00:45:12we have to find him
00:45:14we can check the hospital or the
00:45:15oh 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
00:45:24and explain everything
00:45:25I'm hungry
00:45:35dad
00:45:37breakfast should be ready by now
00:45:39tax it
00:45:40I have something to tell you
00:45:44your dad
00:45:47your dad
00:45:50he's left us
00:45:53I'm sorry but he's not coming back
00:45:56yay he's gone
00:45:57he's gone
00:45:58why would you say that
00:46:01he was so embarrassing
00:46:02even Mr. Eastwood
00:46:04Mr. Eastwood
00:46:05what did Preston say
00:46:07he said a pathetic pussy like that
00:46:10should stick to scrubbing toilets
00:46:12than raising a young man
00:46:13he 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
00:46:23you have a dad
00:46:25and he's cared for you for seven years
00:46:28yeah but I hate him
00:46:30hello
00:46:37do you have any news about Daniel
00:46:39Ms. Donovan
00:46:40it's your accountant
00:46:41I noticed a few unusual transfers
00:46:43I'm sorry
00:46:44I don't have the time
00:46:45large sums have been wired
00:46:47to someone named
00:46:48Preston Eastwood
00:46:49was that done with your approval
00:46:51no
00:46:51but I'm not surprised
00:46:53flag his name
00:46:54I want him frozen and cut off
00:46:56Jackson
00:46:59I don't want to ever hear you say
00:47:01Preston's name again
00:47:02okay
00:47:03he's not the man you think he is
00:47:05your father
00:47:06the one who raised you
00:47:08and cared about you
00:47:08is out there
00:47:09and we need to find him
00:47:11at all costs
00:47:12what kind of coward
00:47:14abandons his family
00:47:16huh
00:47:16it's despicable
00:47:17I can't do this anymore
00:47:20or cancel everything
00:47:22the interviews
00:47:23and 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
00:47:31honey
00:47:33it's time to let him go
00:47:35you don't love him anyway
00:47:37and think about what Preston
00:47:40would do for your career
00:47:41what
00:47:45how could you say something like that
00:47:47of course I love Daniel
00:47:49he cares for me
00:47:52he sees me
00:47:52he was
00:47:53there for me
00:47:54when Preston dropped me
00:47:56like I was nothing
00:47:57but Daniel
00:47:58is a pathetic nobody
00:47:59Daniel's my husband
00:48:02and the father of my son
00:48:04yeah
00:48:05some husband
00:48:05abandoning you
00:48:07without a moment's notice
00:48:08wanting nothing to do
00:48:08with this child
00:48:09just because I contraended
00:48:10contract
00:48:12what contract
00:48:15what are you talking about
00:48:20forget it
00:48:22forget it
00:48:23just pretend I didn't say anything
00:48:24when I caught you
00:48:26and Daniel
00:48:26at the restaurant
00:48:27the other day
00:48:28you said that he was
00:48:29going on a trip
00:48:30is there something
00:48:31you're not telling me
00:48:32please
00:48:33I just want the truth
00:48:35mom
00:48:36fine
00:48:38I will tell you the truth
00:48:40but promise me
00:48:42you won't get mad
00:48:43I'll tell you the truth
00:48:47Sabrina
00:48:47but no
00:48:50it was all for your own good
00:48:52when Preston left you
00:48:57you were distraught
00:48:58I had to save you
00:49:00she's lost
00:49:01without you Daniel
00:49:02you've always been there for her
00:49:06from film school to now
00:49:08I've seen it
00:49:09she needs you
00:49:11stay
00:49:12marry her
00:49:13love her
00:49:14so that she's never alone again
00:49:17it was all just some sort of obligation
00:49:25how could you do this to me
00:49:29I wanted to protect you
00:49:31he wanted to control me
00:49:32all because you needed me
00:49:34for my career
00:49:35my money
00:49:36well
00:49:37it worked
00:49:37didn't it
00:49:39you were about to throw yourself
00:49:44off a rooftop
00:49:45Daniel did what he was meant to do
00:49:48he kept you together
00:49:49where
00:49:51where did he go
00:49:52I know he told you where he went
00:49:55where is he
00:49:56you can do better than him
00:49:58you are Sabrina Donovan
00:50:00Hollywood starlet
00:50:02believe me
00:50:03it's for the best
00:50:04no
00:50:05he can't be gone
00:50:06he can't
00:50:07yes
00:50:08he is gone
00:50:09and he is gone
00:50:10forever
00:50:11he can't be
00:50:12he can't be gone
00:50:14he can't
00:50:14I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of how the tame silver box that's already generated a considerable buzz for its new writer-director
00:50:30speaking of which there he is now Mr. Daniel Johnson
00:50:47Daniel your film received the palm door at the Cannes Film Festival what's going through your head tonight?
00:50:52honestly I'm just trying not to trip over my own speech
00:50:59no one told me how
00:51:00oh man how comfortable these designer shoes would be
00:51:01I've heard this talk of a sequel
00:51:03yeah um
00:51:05god my career has been a long time in the making and I've been very honest about it actually I almost gave up the dream but London
00:51:13London 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 rights director will you be making your way back to Hollywood?
00:51:30Hollywood
00:51:34get out of the country
00:51:36if I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid I will make your life a living hell
00:51:47Daniel?
00:52:01he's no good at bragging about himself so I'll do it for him
00:52:04Daniel is a true auteur and a creative genius and it was a privilege to be his meeting lady
00:52:12that's not a light compliment coming from Emily Blake
00:52:15two time Golden Globe award winning actress and celebrated alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company
00:52:21well I've heard that your relationship wasn't just professional
00:52:25we'll never tell
00:52:27oh 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 is happening to me
00:52:38I can
00:52:40the moment I read your script I knew you were special
00:52:44Daniel
00:52:46enjoy 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
00:53:01yes
00:53:02I think so
00:53:03I'll have it
00:53:05well
00:53:06the world's about to meet its new favourite filmmaker
00:53:09so that's just got a head start
00:53:11and
00:53:18Amanda
00:53:24I'll impress this good press
00:53:31Daniel becomes an award winning director
00:53:33and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA winning b****
00:53:38you can't do this to me
00:53:39Do this to me!
00:53:40Sabrina, you don't need him.
00:53:43Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:53:45How can he move on to that uptight British bitch?
00:53:48Move on?
00:53:49Please, honey.
00:53:51He 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?
00:54:00I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career.
00:54:04He's proving that to the whole...
00:54:06Look at what you've got.
00:54:07A celebrated career, a mansion in the hills, an adorable kid.
00:54:13Well, when he's not whining.
00:54:15And don't forget about Preston.
00:54:17Your dream man.
00:54:19You have everything.
00:54:21I don't have him.
00:54:23Mom, I'm hungry.
00:54:25Go have the chef make something.
00:54:27No, I hate what she cooks.
00:54:28And I'm tired of chicken nuggets.
00:54:30Why can't you just hire Daniel back?
00:54:32Don't talk about him like that.
00:54:34He's your dad.
00:54:35No, Preston is my real dad now.
00:54:38Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and cleaned the toilet.
00:54:41It was fun telling him what to do.
00:54:43When did he get so cruel?
00:54:46You see, even your own son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover.
00:54:49A doormat.
00:54:51Daniel's a doormat.
00:54:53Daniel's a doormat.
00:54:54Enough, you little shit.
00:54:59Enough.
00:55:00Just enough.
00:55:01Sabrina?
00:55:02What's gotten into you?
00:55:04Don't tell me you are actually heartbroken over that man.
00:55:08Whoa.
00:55:09What's going on here?
00:55:10This room feels really tense.
00:55:12Mom just yelled at me for no reason.
00:55:14I was just making fun of Daniel.
00:55:16No.
00:55:17I yelled at you because you're making fun of your father.
00:55:19And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout.
00:55:23It's time that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat.
00:55:30Hey, are you really going to get mad at Jackson for what?
00:55:33Making fun of that fucking loser?
00:55:35Really?
00:55:36Loser?
00:55:36Yeah.
00:55:37You haven't had a job in over a year, Preston.
00:55:41And you've been mooching off from me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:55:49That's really, really low.
00:55:52Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand and keeping it from collapsing in the last year.
00:55:57Come on, we're America's power couple.
00:55:59To be a power couple, you both have to have power.
00:56:02Face it, Preston.
00:56:04You're using me to hide the fact that you're washed up.
00:56:07And you're a fucking thief.
00:56:10Yeah, I know you're bankrupt.
00:56:12You've been stealing from me all year long.
00:56:14I could have you arrested, but I haven't.
00:56:17Because you know what?
00:56:18Honestly, I pity you.
00:56:20It's not like that.
00:56:21Okay?
00:56:22Look, I was just merging things like couples do.
00:56:25I want to marry you.
00:56:26We're legacy Hollywood fucking royalty.
00:56:29When's my birthday?
00:56:30Huh?
00:56:31What kind of flowers do I like?
00:56:33What's my favorite color?
00:56:35My favorite song?
00:56:36Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie?
00:56:39Oh, oh wait.
00:56:40What's my fucking middle name?
00:56:42You don't give a shit about me.
00:56:45You don't love me.
00:56:46You don't even know me.
00:56:48This isn't a relationship.
00:56:50This is a publicity stunt.
00:56:52And you know what?
00:56:53I'm done.
00:56:54Get out.
00:56:56I don't want to ever see you again.
00:56:58We're over.
00:57:00We're over.
00:57:01Hey, babe.
00:57:02Come on, please.
00:57:03Please, I love you.
00:57:04Just think about it.
00:57:06Look at the press.
00:57:07What this will look like.
00:57:08If I have to call my security,
00:57:10all of this will get a lot of weird.
00:57:12Get out.
00:57:13Hey.
00:57:14Now.
00:57:15Just give me your hand.
00:57:16Come on.
00:57:16No.
00:57:17I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:57:21Nobody sees the real thing.
00:57:22I see you, Sabrina.
00:57:24I see all of you.
00:57:26And you're never going to be alone again.
00:57:29He truly knew me.
00:57:33He loved me.
00:57:35Every flaw.
00:57:37Every fear.
00:57:39Contract or not.
00:57:40He truly loved me.
00:57:42I saved you from social suicide.
00:57:45Saved me?
00:57:46You don't even know how ironic that is.
00:57:49Daniel saved me from the ledge.
00:57:51And he saved me from you.
00:57:54Security.
00:57:57Security.
00:57:58Come on.
00:57:58Just let's talk about this.
00:58:00No.
00:58:01Come on.
00:58:02Celeste, do something.
00:58:04Sabrina.
00:58:05Come on, Sabrina.
00:58:07Was that really necessary?
00:58:09I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister
00:58:11and people's sexiest man alive.
00:58:13Is that all you care about?
00:58:15The fame, the headlines, the brand deals?
00:58:19God.
00:58:20You're supposed to be my mother first,
00:58:22not some money-grubbing manager.
00:58:25Sabrina, you are being dramatic.
00:58:27Of course I care about you.
00:58:30I love you.
00:58:32Then prove it.
00:58:33If you ever want me in front of the camera again,
00:58:36then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:58:51You'll have to forgive me, Miss Jolie.
00:58:52I'm kind of in shock right now.
00:58:55In film school, we were literally told
00:58:57to watch every single film that you ever produced.
00:59:00I mean, you know this.
00:59:02You're a legend.
00:59:03I appreciate it, Daniel.
00:59:05All right, let me cut to the chase.
00:59:06You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the wrong country.
00:59:09I appreciate the compliment,
00:59:10but I mean, I'm doing all right.
00:59:11I got projects.
00:59:12Come on.
00:59:13You're built for billion-dollar franchises,
00:59:15Hollywood blockbusters,
00:59:17the one that gets made in L.A., not London.
00:59:19That's where you belong.
00:59:21To be honest, I already did L.A.
00:59:24It didn't really end well.
00:59:25Let me guess.
00:59:26A girl?
00:59:27If by a girl,
00:59:29he means Hollywood royalty,
00:59:31Sabrina Donovan.
00:59:33You don't walk away from a gift like yours
00:59:34over some heartbreak.
00:59:36You can become a household name,
00:59:37and I can get you there.
00:59:40You're giving me a lot to think about.
00:59:41Three-picture deal.
00:59:42Two hundred million dollar budget each.
00:59:44Creative control and final cut approval.
00:59:46I don't know what to say.
00:59:47Just say yes.
00:59:48You have my number.
00:59:50Just don't keep me waiting.
00:59:52Just remember, Daniel,
00:59:54you can't run away from the past.
00:59:55You have to face it and tell the fuck off.
01:00:07Hey, it's been a while.
01:00:12Can we talk?
01:00:14Daniel, can you give us a hint
01:00:15about your first movie with Crazy Maple Studio?
01:00:18Of course.
01:00:19It's about a man who gets fucked over
01:00:21by America's sweetheart
01:00:21and comes out on top.
01:00:24Is this a personal story?
01:00:26Will we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
01:00:29Oh.
01:00:32She knows who she is.
01:00:34I'll leave it at that.
01:00:35You arrogant little shit.
01:00:41I told you if you ever sat put
01:00:42in this fucking country,
01:00:43I would unleash a world of hell.
01:00:50It's Les Donovan.
01:00:52I need a favor.
01:00:53I need you to track down Daniel Johnson
01:00:54and find out where he'll be
01:00:55around eight o'clock tonight.
01:00:59It's time for a little reunion
01:01:00with Hollywood's newest hotshot.
01:01:03Mom?
01:01:04What are you doing?
01:01:05Did you just break my TV?
01:01:11Can you give us a name
01:01:12for your upcoming film?
01:01:14You know how I'm supposed to do that?
01:01:16You've been so kind, though.
01:01:18It's called
01:01:18You Drive Me Crazy.
01:01:23He's back.
01:01:25Why didn't you tell me?
01:01:27Honey,
01:01:28I don't want you spiraling again.
01:01:30I'm not a fragile little girl anymore.
01:01:33I need to get on that movie.
01:01:34Absolutely not.
01:01:36You're not working for your ex-husband.
01:01:38If you don't get me an audition,
01:01:39then I will get a manager who will.
01:01:41Honey,
01:01:42I'm just looking out for you.
01:01:44He still loves me.
01:01:46He has to.
01:01:49I just need to talk to him.
01:01:51Let him go.
01:01:53Mom.
01:01:55Mom.
01:01:57Honey,
01:01:57you know,
01:02:00I just want what's best for you,
01:02:01right?
01:02:02I just don't want to see
01:02:03my little girl hurt again.
01:02:06I love you.
01:02:09I love you, too.
01:02:10This is, um,
01:02:16it's another movie deal.
01:02:18I'll tell you about it after.
01:02:19Did you get his location?
01:02:37The Oaks.
01:02:388 p.m.
01:02:40After I'm done with him,
01:02:42Daniel Johnson won't just be blacklisted by Hollywood.
01:02:45He'll be a race from Sabrina's life forever.
01:02:56She's not protecting me.
01:02:59She's protecting her business.
01:03:01And I'm just a pawn.
01:03:03But if she wants a scandal,
01:03:04she'll get one.
01:03:05It's so nice having you back.
01:03:09And I don't just mean from the UK.
01:03:11Yeah, it's been a rough couple years, hasn't it?
01:03:14A couple?
01:03:15Daniel, it was 10 years of you
01:03:17slaving away for those people.
01:03:19If you can even call them that.
01:03:21You're healthy now.
01:03:22And I'm at the top of my career.
01:03:24I mean, yeah,
01:03:25there was a time that I love Sabrina,
01:03:27but I really thought I could make it work.
01:03:29To marriage, to kids.
01:03:32I mean, we really tried.
01:03:33I thought I could make it go for it,
01:03:34but it's over.
01:03:38It's over.
01:03:39I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy
01:03:41she thinks Preston needs to be gone for her.
01:03:51Oh.
01:03:52You haven't heard?
01:03:54She dumped him.
01:03:56It was all over People magazine.
01:03:58She ended it when his star faded.
01:03:59Oh, my God.
01:04:02What?
01:04:08Daniel!
01:04:12Stop!
01:04:20Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:04:22I'm here to help you.
01:04:24Sabrina.
01:04:24You're making a scene.
01:04:27Let's go home.
01:04:28Sabrina.
01:04:28How could you?
01:04:29What?
01:04:30I just came to ask Daniel
01:04:32if he'd let you audition,
01:04:33but he said no.
01:04:34I begged and pleaded.
01:04:35Stop lying.
01:04:37I saw you bribe the waiter
01:04:39to drug Daniel's drink.
01:04:41And I'll bet you called the paparazzi, too,
01:04:44to catch him drugged out of his mind
01:04:46and ruin him.
01:04:47My God.
01:04:48You're disgusting.
01:04:49I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:04:51Not anymore.
01:04:53Why did you become such a conniving,
01:04:55scheming snake?
01:04:57I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:05:01I'm your mother.
01:05:03I only want what's best for you.
01:05:05What's best for me?
01:05:09You've been controlling my life
01:05:11ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:05:14That all ends today.
01:05:16You're fired.
01:05:21Fired.
01:05:23No.
01:05:26No.
01:05:30No.
01:05:31You can't do this to me.
01:05:33Please, please, sweetie.
01:05:35I have dedicated my life to you.
01:05:37You dedicated your life to money
01:05:38and to fame.
01:05:42I was just who you used to get to it.
01:05:44You think you can survive on sheer talent?
01:05:47There's a thousand girls more talented
01:05:49than you waiting for their shot.
01:05:51I made you.
01:05:52You'd be nothing without me.
01:05:57I think she'll do just fine.
01:06:05We're done here, Mom.
01:06:06If you want any chance to be in Jackson's life
01:06:10or in mine,
01:06:12you'll leave now.
01:06:14Without another word.
01:06:26I have something to say.
01:06:28I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:06:33I'm sorry I took you for granted
01:06:35all of those years.
01:06:36I'm sorry I let my mom
01:06:38manipulate and use you.
01:06:41I'm sorry I brought
01:06:42Preston into our home
01:06:45and poisoned our son
01:06:47towards you.
01:06:50Apologize to your father.
01:06:52Do I have to?
01:06:53Who raised you?
01:06:57Cared for you?
01:06:59Packed your lunches
01:07:01when I was on set?
01:07:03Laid with you
01:07:04when you had nightmares
01:07:04and coddled you
01:07:05when you were sick?
01:07:07He did.
01:07:08He loved you.
01:07:10But you treated him
01:07:11like he was nothing.
01:07:12I was wrong.
01:07:13Jackson,
01:07:14he gave us ten years
01:07:16of his life
01:07:17and we abused it.
01:07:19And now there is
01:07:20nothing we can do
01:07:21to take that back.
01:07:22I'm sorry, Dad.
01:07:27It's going to be okay, son.
01:07:29I love you.
01:07:31Okay.
01:07:32Come on, Jackson.
01:07:33Let's go.
01:07:40I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:07:43For everything.
01:07:44Okay.
01:07:52I know that look, Daniel.
01:07:55You're thinking
01:07:56of going back to them.
01:07:58I just didn't know
01:08:01it would be this hard.
01:08:02They hurt you, Daniel.
01:08:05They tore you to pieces
01:08:07and then just expected
01:08:09you to come running back.
01:08:12People can change.
01:08:14But that doesn't change
01:08:16the past.
01:08:21And the Oscar goes to
01:08:22Daniel Johnson
01:08:24for his original screenplay,
01:08:26Loving Her.
01:08:29Daniel!
01:08:29Daniel!
01:08:30Daniel!
01:08:31I'm sorry, Daniel!
01:08:32Daniel, is it true
01:08:33that the script
01:08:33that won you Oscars
01:08:34for both writing
01:08:35and directing
01:08:36sat on a shelf
01:08:36for ten years?
01:08:38Yes.
01:08:39I'll admit I got
01:08:39a little sidelined,
01:08:40but I think
01:08:42I found my way back.
01:08:44But, okay,
01:08:45I'll tell you this.
01:08:46Um,
01:08:47I don't think
01:08:49you can truly
01:08:49love someone else
01:08:51until
01:08:52you love yourself.
01:08:58Way to go, John!
01:09:14Thank you so much
01:09:18for considering me
01:09:19for this part.
01:09:21We'll keep in touch.
01:09:21How many more do we have today?
01:09:2940, sir.
01:09:31Jesus.
01:09:31Hey, boy!
01:09:33How are we looking?
01:09:34Still big in here.
01:09:35Um,
01:09:36no one's cracked
01:09:37the lead yet.
01:09:39I mean,
01:09:39this film
01:09:40literally dies
01:09:41by a female lead.
01:09:42All right,
01:09:42here's the deal.
01:09:43The studio's on my ass
01:09:45looking to lock
01:09:45in the lead
01:09:46today.
01:09:46Today?
01:09:47Are you fucking cute?
01:09:50That's why I love you, man.
01:09:51Cool under pressure.
01:09:53This movie
01:09:53is gonna blow
01:09:54the roof off.
01:09:58Oh, my God.
01:09:59All right,
01:09:59just bring in the next one.
01:10:01But that would be...
01:10:03Emily Blake.
01:10:07Emily.
01:10:12Emily.
01:10:14Amazing as always.
01:10:16You flew in
01:10:17all the way
01:10:17from London
01:10:18for this?
01:10:19Please.
01:10:20I wasn't gonna miss
01:10:21a shot too much
01:10:22for the great
01:10:22Daniel Johnson.
01:10:25How's LA treating you?
01:10:27Oh, my God.
01:10:28Less tea,
01:10:28but way more traffic.
01:10:30But I am...
01:10:31I'm glad to be back.
01:10:34Well, it's not
01:10:35English countryside.
01:10:36Yeah.
01:10:36But it suits you.
01:10:40You definitely belong here.
01:10:44I do miss you, though.
01:10:46It was fun.
01:10:48Playing the part,
01:10:49British starlet,
01:10:51American director.
01:10:53I kept waiting for us
01:10:54to become something real.
01:10:57Waiting for us
01:10:58to become something real.
01:11:00I'm sorry.
01:11:01Emily.
01:11:03It just cast me
01:11:04and we'll call it even.
01:11:06You...
01:11:06You were amazing,
01:11:07as always.
01:11:09It's just...
01:11:10It's just not quite
01:11:12what I'm looking for.
01:11:15I never was,
01:11:16was I?
01:11:18Anyways...
01:11:19Got a few more auditions
01:11:20while I'm in town.
01:11:22Maybe I'll see you around.
01:11:24Yeah.
01:11:24Give me a copy,
01:11:37and you know what?
01:11:38Go get one for yourself, too.
01:11:41And be generous
01:11:42with the sugar.
01:11:43Oh, my God.
01:11:50What am I gonna do?
01:11:58That was quick.
01:11:59What are you doing here?
01:12:12I came to audition.
01:12:16Did you bring any representation?
01:12:18No.
01:12:18I fired my manager,
01:12:21remember?
01:12:22I'm starting fresh.
01:12:24Right, um...
01:12:26Hi.
01:12:29I'm Serena Donovan.
01:12:34Don't let me go!
01:12:35I got you.
01:12:36I'll never let you go.
01:12:40Are you okay?
01:12:41Yeah.
01:12:42It's an old wound
01:12:43that, um...
01:12:45never really healed.
01:12:48I understand.
01:12:53Daniel Johnson.
01:12:56Nice to meet you.
01:12:59Please.
01:13:08Whenever you're ready,
01:13:11you're ready.
01:13:12When and ambies,
01:13:13let you join me in the house.
01:13:14Okay.
01:13:15I'll never let the movies
01:13:16there.
01:13:16What are you doing?
01:13:17Or are you ready?
01:13:26In this brief moment,
01:13:28let me go.
01:13:30You can see you.
01:13:30I'll never let out.
01:13:32What are you?
01:13:33I'll never let out.
01:13:37Thanks a lot.
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