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00:00No more safety net.
00:01Dear God, what the...
00:07Whoa.
00:08Now, what do you think we should name our baby?
00:11Nora?
00:12Ooh, or maybe Aria if it's a girl.
00:14Asher if it's a boy.
00:15Baby?
00:16Are you out of your mind?
00:18You've lied, gambled, wrecked everything.
00:21You think you could trap me with a baby?
00:23Never.
00:25Never.
00:25Hey, Caleb, get back here!
00:53Why me?
00:54Why take the only thing I ever had?
00:56The stage, the lights, the music?
00:59I was the youngest prima ballerina, and now I have cancer in my bones.
01:03I can't even stand.
01:05If I could just start over.
01:07Just once.
01:08I'd finish Swan Lake.
01:10I'd dance until my heart stopped.
01:23Malay?
01:29Oh my god.
01:30What's happening?
01:32This is my body, but this is not the same Talia Monroe.
01:38A broke, gold-digging chaos?
01:41What freaking version of me is this?
01:43Same face, same name, but she's everything I wasn't.
01:49She drank.
01:51Gambled.
01:53Blew through every dime her governor husband ever made, and when the money dried up,
01:58she drugged him, just to lock down her rich life.
02:08Well, I guess fate's got jokes.
02:11I begged for a healthy body, and you had one.
02:14I lost my life chasing perfection, and you lost your life chasing money.
02:19I lost my life once.
02:21Not this time.
02:23I will dance again.
02:26You sick bitch!
02:27What the hell did you do to my brother?
02:29You seriously drugged him just so you could stop the divorce?
02:32I swear to god, if something happens-
02:33Enough, Lila!
02:35Lila's just worried about her brother.
02:38I'm sure there's some mistake, right, Talia?
02:40Mom, how are you seriously still defending her?
02:43She's been nothing but drama since day one.
02:45I cannot stand it anymore.
02:47So that's Marion and Lila, Caleb's mother and sister.
02:51God, what did you do, Talia?
02:53No wonder they hate you.
02:55You're right.
02:56I shouldn't have drugged him.
02:58That's my fault.
03:00What did you just say?
03:02And about the divorce.
03:03We'll talk about it when he gets back.
03:05He got that big endorsement today,
03:07so tonight's supposed to be a celebration, right?
03:13Did I just hear her admit that she was wrong?
03:17Yeah, but don't get too comfortable, Mom.
03:20When she acts this sweet, she's usually up to something.
03:30Why is it all greens?
03:33You don't remember?
03:34This was your genius idea.
03:37No carbs, no joy.
03:40Mine?
03:41Ugh.
03:42I mean, are you kidding me?
03:44You expect me to eat this junk?
03:46I made it myself, sweetheart.
03:49You don't like it?
03:50I mean, I'm a ballerina, right?
03:52Not a garbage bin.
03:53What are you trying to do, wreck my career?
03:55What's next?
03:56Are you going to give me a dozen donuts before a show?
03:58Get rid of it.
04:00All of it.
04:01Only vegetables on this table from now on.
04:03Got it?
04:03I stopped.
04:04Mom spent all day on this.
04:05Now sit down and eat.
04:07Fuck off.
04:08Then nobody's going to eat.
04:11Oh!
04:24If you don't like it, I can make something else.
04:27No, Marion, it's fine, really.
04:29Forget the whole only vegetables thing.
04:32Forget the fight.
04:34Why don't you let me cook something for you this time?
04:37You cook?
04:39Okay, sure.
04:41What's on the menu?
04:42Rat poison with a side of inheritance?
04:45No, Lila.
04:46I just want to make things right before the divorce.
04:48That's all.
04:57Am I delusional?
04:59Or is she really cooking?
05:09Don't worry.
05:10She'll be back to her celery sticks and attitude in no time.
05:25You say it looks good.
05:26Let's try it.
05:28You seriously think that you can just cook some fancy meal and then boom Caleb's back in
05:32love with you?
05:33Newsflash, babe.
05:35He's not that stupid.
05:37Not like you.
05:38Delulu.
05:39No, I don't think that.
05:41Come on.
05:42It's a celebration tonight.
05:43Sit.
05:44Let's try Talia's first home-cooked meal.
05:49Hmm?
05:57Well?
05:59Nice herbs.
06:01Hmm.
06:08Mary?
06:08Mom, oh my god.
06:09Spit it out.
06:10Spit it out now.
06:11You bitch!
06:12You're actually trying to poison us?
06:14Are you trying to kill my entire family?
06:16No, I wouldn't do that.
06:17Just let me check on her.
06:18No, back off!
06:19You know what?
06:23Take one more step and I will make you regret it.
06:26Watch out!
06:26Keep regret it.
06:40Lila, what did I tell you?
06:41Never lay a hand on her.
06:43Are you being serious right now?
06:44You're actually defending her.
06:46She tried to poison us, Caleb.
06:47Okay, this isn't some lover spat.
06:49She's trying to kill us.
06:50Look at Mom.
06:51Jesus, Talia.
06:53After everything she's done for you, this is how you treat her?
06:55Deal with you later.
06:56Mom, we gotta get Mom to the hospital.
06:57Just let me help her, please.
06:58Oh, help.
06:59Haven't you done enough?
07:00Well, just sit your ass down.
07:02The medical, the police will deal with you.
07:04Lila, she's still my wife, okay?
07:06Calm down.
07:06Then are you gonna put a leash on her before she kills us all or what?
07:09Can you really help her?
07:11Yes, it's not poison.
07:12She's choking.
07:13We don't have time.
07:13Just let me help.
07:18Oh, dear God.
07:19Oh, breathe.
07:21Mom, are you okay?
07:23I'm fine.
07:24I'm fine.
07:25Oh, God.
07:26That chicken was too good.
07:28I was reaching for another little piece and...
07:31And you.
07:33Oh, thank you so much.
07:34You saved me.
07:36Just slow down this time, okay?
07:38Oh.
07:38Maybe I've been wrong about her.
07:40Your hand is bleeding.
07:43What's...
07:44It's...
07:45I know.
07:45Talia, why didn't she say something?
07:47Let's get this checked out.
07:48I just didn't think you cared that much.
07:50Yeah, come on.
07:57Come on.
08:09It's gonna sting, so hold still.
08:11It's fine.
08:12Just a little scratch.
08:14I've been through worse.
08:15After chemo burns, this feels like nothing.
08:18Used to worse?
08:21Ooh.
08:29Well, then, let me see.
08:31Ow!
08:32You useless idiot!
08:34Are you trying to kill me?
08:38She's...
08:38different.
08:39What the hell is she up to?
08:42What the hell is she up to?
08:49What are you thinking about?
08:51We're out of meds.
08:52Uh, I need to run to the pharmacy.
08:54Right.
08:59Jesus, get a grip.
09:01You've been burned before.
09:02Don't fall for it again.
09:06He is so nice.
09:08And way hotter up close.
09:11Girl, what were you thinking before?
09:27Caleb, you back already?
09:32Where's Caleb?
09:33He's down here?
09:36And here she is.
09:38Haley Voss.
09:39Caleb's high school princess with too much perfume and not enough brain.
09:45I asked you a question.
09:47Cat got your tongue?
09:50Perfect.
09:51Must have been a fight.
09:52Guess she finally pissed him off bad enough.
09:55Divorce incoming.
09:56He's not here.
09:58The door's right there, though.
10:00Oh, sweetie.
10:02You're the one who should be walking out.
10:05You're just a no-name from a rando town who got lucky with a ring.
10:09You don't fit in here.
10:11Not in this house.
10:13Not in this place.
10:14Oh, and you do?
10:15Damn right I do.
10:17If you hadn't weaponized the press and played the poor girl act, he would be with me.
10:22So step down, sign the divorce papers, and crawl back into that little hole that you came from.
10:30You done?
10:32Oh!
10:36You!
10:37You hate me!
10:38Yeah, and I'll do it again if you keep running your mouth.
10:41Divorce or not, Caleb's never going to marry you.
10:45Tali, what the hell is going on?
10:48Caleb, thank God you're here.
10:50If you were any later, she would have killed me.
10:54Apologize.
10:56Go on.
10:57You heard him, Tali.
10:58I said you, Haley.
11:00Apologize to my wife.
11:02Wait, what?
11:03Caleb, I-
11:03This is my house.
11:06And this woman is my wife.
11:10You don't ever get to talk to her like that.
11:14Caleb, is he defending me?
11:16I only came here because Lila told me that she drugged you.
11:19I was worried, and then she hit me.
11:21You barged into my house, ran your mouth, and she slapped you.
11:26Honestly?
11:27You got off easy.
11:28Open your eyes, Caleb.
11:30She drinks, she gambles, she's been with-
11:32Enough!
11:34Whatever she's done, that's between us.
11:37You don't get to judge her.
11:39I'm doing this for you.
11:41How do you stand there with her?
11:43Oh, honey.
11:44Don't bother with my leftovers.
11:50Your little high hasn't worn off yet, right?
11:53Stocked up on toys.
11:55We can play till sunrise.
11:57I didn't tell you that's enough.
12:00You are disgusting!
12:03Then what are you still doing here?
12:05You want to get a front row seat?
12:07Don't get cocky.
12:08I am auditioning for Julian Crest, Swan Lake.
12:13Julian Crest, Swan Lake?
12:22So, then I'm the new lead, and the spotlight is on me, and the world knows my name.
12:28I'll help Caleb win his campaign.
12:31I'll be the perfect politician's wife.
12:34Unlike you, you halfway-gone, washed-up gambler who just drags him down.
12:41Halfway gone?
12:44Please, I'm the governor's wife now.
12:46I don't have to sweat for pennies.
12:47That dump of a company can kiss my perfect ass.
12:50I'm done.
12:57Face it, Talia.
12:59He's mine.
13:01It's me.
13:03It's always been me.
13:14Let me see this.
13:17You know, the next time someone tries to shove you, just move.
13:22Caleb, that Swan Lake audition Haley mentioned?
13:25Mm-hmm.
13:25Can I go for it?
13:27You want to go for it after what happened last time?
13:29You torched the bridge and the stage.
13:31Hundreds died.
13:32I mean it this time.
13:33I don't want to waste another minute.
13:35I need to dance again.
13:36Then why would I believe that?
13:38Because I'll prove it.
13:39I mean, imagine the headline.
13:40Governor's wife makes a comeback.
13:42Sexy, right?
13:45You know, you really do sound different lately.
13:49Different's good, right?
13:51Come on, babe.
13:52I need something to live for.
13:53You don't want your soon-to-be ex-wife homeless and starving, do you?
13:58So she's already planning her post-divorce life?
14:01Just like that?
14:03You're serious?
14:04Dead serious.
14:06Just help me get the audition and I'll do the rest.
14:08I can win the lead.
14:09Fine.
14:11You'll get your shot.
14:12But whatever happens after that, that's on you.
14:14Really?
14:15Thanks.
14:16I knew you had a soft spot to roll.
14:25Scout's honor, okay?
14:26I'll get the lead, disappear quietly, no drama.
14:31You and no drama.
14:32That'll be the day.
14:34Last time, I died before I could finish Swan Lake.
14:38This time, I'll make sure the whole world sees me dance.
14:45You do know Don Ballet is a bloodbath, right?
14:48Some dancers get kicked out in mid-rehearsal.
14:50Some don't even make it for the warm-up.
14:51Still have time to bail.
14:52And you still don't get it.
14:54Once I've made up my mind, I don't back down.
14:58Wait.
15:00Got yourself.
15:04What's this, Mr. Mysterious?
15:13Look, I don't know much about ballet, but shopkeepers said these were top tier.
15:20They're perfect.
15:25I love them.
15:27And maybe even the man that gave them to me.
15:35Yeah, she's definitely not the same woman anymore.
15:38Okay.
16:11What the hell was that?
16:12You think that flop counts at Swan Lake?
16:14You can't even find your center.
16:16Next!
16:22Last one.
16:27Hey, Lee Boss.
16:36All right.
16:38Impress me, sweetheart.
16:48Enough!
16:50None of you are ready for the stage.
16:54Everyone out!
16:55Just go fix yourselves!
17:12Excuse me, sir.
17:13I haven't performed yet.
17:21Talia?
17:22Are you kidding me?
17:23What the hell are you doing here?
17:25Sir, I'm here to audition.
17:27I just asked for the chance to perform.
17:29You?
17:30I mean, are you even on the list?
17:32This isn't amateur hours, sweetheart.
17:34Then maybe just let me dance first.
17:38Oh, that's adorable.
17:40You don't know who she is?
17:43She's just a rich little socialite.
17:45She's just a rich little socialite.
17:46Used to blow her money on poker tables and champagne.
17:50Can't keep a man or her balance.
17:53Seriously?
17:54What is this?
17:55Open mic night?
17:55I don't have time for these circus acts.
17:58Exactly, Richard.
18:00She's just here for attention.
18:02She didn't even pass the company's entrance exam.
18:09Talia, just go back to your luxury spa and stop embarrassing yourself.
18:14We've been training for 20 years and even we got torn apart.
18:18What makes her think she can just walk in?
18:21Sir.
18:22Five minutes.
18:23That's all I'm asking.
18:26You've got some nerve thinking you can beat me.
18:29Face it, sweetheart.
18:31My body's tighter.
18:33My line's cleaner.
18:34Guys want me, not some washed-up has-been like you.
18:39Do yourself a favor.
18:41Sign the divorce papers and vanish.
18:44I would really keep your ego in check.
18:46It sounds like it's eating what's left of your brain.
18:49You.
18:52This woman lasted three days in the core and then she flounced because rehearsals were
18:58too sweaty.
19:02And now she's here for a lead role.
19:05Didn't she once post that ballet is just adult gymnastics for sad girls?
19:11That was her?
19:12Are you kidding me?
19:14If she doesn't respect the art, then she doesn't belong here.
19:17Kick her out.
19:18Kick her out.
19:20Kick her out.
19:21Kick her out.
19:23Kick her out.
19:24Kick her out.
19:26Kick her out.
19:27Kick her out.
19:29Kick her out.
19:31No.
19:44Okay.
19:45Hey, what are you doing there?
19:47Oh, yeah.
19:49What the hell is going on?
19:52It's her.
19:54Talia Monroe.
19:55She thinks that she can audition for Swan Lake.
19:58Sir, this is about talent, right?
20:00Five minutes.
20:01Watch me dance and then make your call.
20:03You don't get it, do you?
20:06You don't belong here.
20:07You're not good enough and you never were.
20:10Yeah, and lead roles aren't earned by screaming, Haley.
20:12Oh, and FYI, your point is sloppy.
20:16Your center collapses mid-turn.
20:18You might want to get that fixed before you throw shade.
20:20I will shut you up myself.
20:22All right.
20:22Enough.
20:25You have five minutes.
20:27And Caleb, let's be real.
20:29I only said yes because you asked.
20:31But if your wife blows up in our faces, she's blacklisted.
20:35Wait.
20:36She's the governor's wife?
20:38Figures.
20:39She comes in with her connections and thinks that she can just steal the spotlight.
20:43Caleb, it's campaign season.
20:46Are you sure you want to do this?
20:49One step and she sinks you with her.
20:52All right.
20:54It's okay.
20:55I've got this.
20:58Please, sir.
20:59I'm just asking for one chance.
21:01Let me dance.
21:03It's funny how people with the right connections always ask for one more chance.
21:13But who am I to turn down Mrs. Shaw?
21:16Madame, the stage is yours.
21:22Talia, you're going to regret this.
21:25You better start warming up your excuses.
21:40It's him.
21:41It's Director Crest.
21:48It's really him.
21:57How can this be?
22:00You were fine a few weeks ago.
22:02How did it get this bad?
22:05Sorry, Julian.
22:07I don't think I can be your lead anymore.
22:10No.
22:11Don't do that.
22:13You don't get to say goodbye.
22:15You're going to fight this.
22:16Alice, you're still my Odette.
22:18We're going to take Swan Lake to the world stage.
22:21You remember?
22:22I remember.
22:24But my body's giving up.
22:27I can't stand, let alone dance.
22:36You're more than my lead, Talia.
22:39You're my muse.
22:42If you can't dance, neither will I.
22:47No more ballets.
22:49No more Swan Lake.
22:56Director Crest, I'm asking for one shot.
22:59One chance to prove that I can be the lead to your Swan Lake.
23:04Oh no, she's not here to dance.
23:07She's here for attention.
23:09Just leave her alone.
23:10I've seen a hundred like her.
23:12Rich, bored, and just looking for a spotlight.
23:16And now she wants to waltz right in and take the lead?
23:19Director Crest, she's not ball.
23:22So why exactly should I waste five minutes on you?
23:26Because the second you see me dance, you'll wish you would have asked sooner.
23:39Well, at least you have bite.
23:42All right.
23:44Five minutes.
23:46Show me something real.
23:47And let's be very clear.
23:50If this is another publicity stunt,
23:52I will pull every one of my dancers that I trained out of this company,
23:55and I will shut that dealer down myself.
23:58Clear?
23:59Thank you, sir.
24:01I won't let you down.
24:16Stupid bitch.
24:18She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:37Oh, she's not supposed to be able to do this.
24:39She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:40She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:40She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:41She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:42She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:43She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:44She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:44She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:44She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:45She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:45She'll be a joke before the lights go off.
24:45You
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