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Backstage Romance With The Popstar
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00:00:18My name is Casey Reed. No one knows I'm the heiress of Reed Records, the billion-dollar
00:00:24music empire, or that I'm Echo, the anonymous producer who swept the Grammys. I chose to
00:00:31stay invisible because I fell for the one man I shouldn't have, Dexter Hayes, the rock star
00:00:37I secretly built from the ground up. I'm his assistant, his lover, and his ghostwriter.
00:00:44We share the same music, but never the same spotlight.
00:00:49Will you spit in my mouth?
00:01:01Dex, we're backstage. Someone might see us.
00:01:07I am so done hiding you.
00:01:10I have no idea what you do to me, okay? So you make me feel. You are my favorite song.
00:01:21I lose control. My little moon.
00:01:27I want you, Dex. I need you.
00:01:34Good.
00:01:37And because you're already mine, I'm gonna call you on that stage tonight. I'm gonna sing
00:01:44the song that I wrote to you. And I'm gonna kiss you in front of anybody. I'm gonna claim
00:01:49every interview. Note by note. In front of the whole world.
00:02:10Hey, Keith, um, what's with all the secret phone calls? Just, what are you hiding?
00:02:17Nothing. It's just work stuff.
00:02:22It's time I come clean, too. Once he finishes this concert, the Echo mask will come off. And I can
00:02:29finally be the real me. His Echo and his Casey. Thank you.
00:02:36You are gonna be my lucky charm tonight, like always.
00:02:51I can't wait to make you my wife.
00:03:02We don't call it pretty. We know better than that.
00:03:06I think I'll fight for you. I'll save.
00:03:09I'm based on falling in space.
00:03:12I'm gonna tell you. I'm gonna tell you.
00:03:14I'm gonna tell you. I'm gonna tell you.
00:03:15I'm gonna tell you. I'm gonna tell you. I'm gonna tell you.
00:03:17I need champagne, Miss Spain.
00:03:25And now, for the star of our show, the world's hottest pop star, and my soulmate, Dexter Hayes.
00:03:38Wait for me, right here?
00:03:43Dexter Hayes is my ticket to the top of the charts, but I'll never lock him down as long
00:03:48as he's in bed with his grumpy assistant.
00:03:51A lot of applause for Scarlet Heart, everybody.
00:03:57Fans already love us.
00:03:58Dexter Hayes, you will be mine.
00:04:02Scarlet Heart, Dexter Hayes' groupie-turned-wannabe pop queen.
00:04:07She's always throwing herself at my boyfriend.
00:04:10Maybe once he puts a ring on it tonight, she'll finally take the hint.
00:04:14I've got a really special one for you all tonight.
00:04:17Hope you enjoy.
00:04:27Shit! The backing mix is corrupted.
00:04:31I can't let Dexter's show get ruined.
00:04:33Echo can fix this.
00:04:37Are you here?
00:04:38I need your help.
00:04:41What the hell is she up to?
00:04:46Well, I guess the system couldn't handle all of our energy and good vibes, so I'll be right back.
00:04:56There. Your gear from the studio.
00:04:59Or should I say Echo's gear?
00:05:01Dad, we've talked about this.
00:05:03In public, I am not your daughter, and I'm not Echo.
00:05:06But Dexter should know how hard you've worked for him.
00:05:09You made him the star he is.
00:05:13I'm telling him tonight.
00:05:14But for now, I have a tractor remix.
00:05:18Oh, that's my girl.
00:05:22When Dexter sees this, he'll dump that little cheater and run straight into my arms.
00:05:44Oh, my God.
00:05:46These are the arrangements of all of Dexter's hit songs.
00:05:48Is Casey... Echo?
00:05:50Echo?
00:05:59Time to save Dexter's concert.
00:06:02Play that song! Play that song!
00:06:05God, where's Casey? She said she'd stay right here.
00:06:07The show is a disaster. The fans are waiting.
00:06:10Can you please find her? I need her.
00:06:11No, Dexter.
00:06:13I'm the one you need.
00:06:15What?
00:06:24This is Echo's novel.
00:06:28Are you her?
00:06:30Are you her?
00:06:35Listen, can you please save this song?
00:06:38I already did.
00:06:42Wait.
00:06:44Dexter, there's one more thing I should probably show you.
00:06:49Casey has been hiding another man.
00:06:57All those secret phone calls, dodged questions.
00:07:00Casey was cheating on me this whole time?
00:07:03Dexter, I'm so sorry.
00:07:06I would never, never do this to you.
00:07:10Thanks.
00:07:19Wait, didn't Echo just mix a new track?
00:07:22Uh, and we're back.
00:07:24Well, I wrote this song for the love of my life.
00:07:29At least I thought so.
00:07:39Get ready, Dex.
00:07:40The next, your next big single is coming to you in three, two, one.
00:07:49I'm amazed.
00:07:54I'm amazed.
00:07:55I'm amazed.
00:08:04I'm amazed.
00:08:07Every time I look at.
00:08:10Remember the time I saw you right.
00:08:13One thing to remember you by
00:08:15The time I looked into your eye
00:08:18The secret feeling I gave out
00:08:21Knowing I was running out of time
00:08:58The secret feeling I gave out
00:09:14How could Casey do this to me?
00:09:21Everyone, give it up for Dexter Hayes!
00:09:36He promised he'd call me up on stage
00:09:38to announce our relationship.
00:09:40I loved her
00:09:42and she betrayed me.
00:09:54Oh my God!
00:09:56Dexie!
00:09:57Oh my God!
00:09:58Is he proposing to Scarlet Heart?
00:10:01Yes!
00:10:02Oh my God!
00:10:07Dexie!
00:10:08Dexie!
00:10:08Yes!
00:10:10Tonight was supposed to be the start
00:10:13of our new life together.
00:10:15I thought Dexter loved me, trusted me.
00:10:19No, I never wanted to propose to Scarlet,
00:10:22but she made my career
00:10:25and Casey betrayed me.
00:10:29It was all a lie.
00:10:33All right.
00:10:34I can play along with his engagement
00:10:36and I can move on from the woman
00:10:38who broke my heart.
00:10:47Hey, uh, Casey.
00:10:59You promised me
00:11:02that you'd tell the world about us tonight,
00:11:04but instead you propose
00:11:07and put a ring on Scarlet Heart's finger?
00:11:11Casey, you gave me no choice.
00:11:14I gave you everything.
00:11:18I loved you.
00:11:20Do you love her?
00:11:22I owe her.
00:11:23Oh.
00:11:24Okay?
00:11:24I owe her.
00:11:26All right?
00:11:26I don't...
00:11:26You owe her?
00:11:29Scarlet Heart is just some talentless industry plant.
00:11:33What has she ever done for you?
00:11:34Scarlet produced my career.
00:11:37She made me who I am today.
00:11:39Okay?
00:11:39So, so, so that's why.
00:11:41What are you talking about?
00:11:44Scarlet is Echo.
00:11:52You think Scarlet Heart is Echo?
00:11:57Well, I know she is.
00:11:58You know what?
00:11:59I'll never be able to thank her enough
00:12:01for everything she's done for me.
00:12:03And I feel like this is a good start.
00:12:08How could you believe her lies?
00:12:10Come on.
00:12:10All you do is lie.
00:12:14You know,
00:12:15I don't even know who you are anymore.
00:12:17Is this what you wanted all along?
00:12:19To be a music industry power couple?
00:12:23To please your adoring fans
00:12:25to boost your sales?
00:12:27He could have had that with me.
00:12:30This is all you ever really cared about.
00:12:33Isn't it?
00:12:36Not loyalty.
00:12:38Just
00:12:38your music.
00:12:41What do you know about Dexter's music?
00:12:46This is my notebook full of songs that I wrote
00:12:51for Dexter's first triple platinum album.
00:12:54That's my notebook.
00:12:55How did Scarlet get her hands on it?
00:12:57I'm a musical genius.
00:12:59And you're just Dexter's little errand girl.
00:13:03I'll give her back.
00:13:05Dexter, she cut me!
00:13:07Dexter, what has gotten into you?
00:13:09I don't...
00:13:10I don't know who you are anymore.
00:13:12Dexter, baby.
00:13:14I know all about girls like her.
00:13:16They want fame and money without really ever having to work for it.
00:13:20She's taking advantage of you.
00:13:22She has been for years.
00:13:24Dexter, you can't seriously be believing this.
00:13:28Scarlet is not Echo.
00:13:29Then tell me why I shouldn't.
00:13:31Okay?
00:13:32Why shouldn't I believe her?
00:13:36Go wait in the car, please.
00:13:43Casey.
00:13:48Look, I know that you've been hiding things.
00:13:51So please just...
00:13:52Just tell me the truth.
00:13:54Okay, right now.
00:13:55Or we'll lose us forever.
00:14:00I'm sorry.
00:14:03Please.
00:14:13The truth doesn't matter anymore.
00:14:15You don't trust me anyway.
00:14:22We're over.
00:14:24Dex.
00:14:28Goodbye.
00:14:29Forever.
00:14:49The hottest rock star on the planet is officially off the market.
00:14:53Dexter Hayes popped the question to up-and-coming singer Scarlet Hart tonight, and she said yes.
00:15:04I'll come get you.
00:15:06I gave Dex everything.
00:15:08I made his career, but...
00:15:11He doesn't want me.
00:15:12He never did.
00:15:14What happened, princess?
00:15:16Scarlet Hart.
00:15:17She stole him, and now she's trying to steal my identity.
00:15:21I'll come get you.
00:15:25I'll come back.
00:15:27Scarlet, she said yes.
00:15:28She said yes.
00:15:52She hates the question.
00:15:52We're your friends, too. We've only shipped Dexter Hayes and Scarlet Heart.
00:15:57We're just trying to teach this filthy skink a lesson.
00:16:01We saw you kissing Dexter backstage.
00:16:05We're trying to steal him from his soulmate.
00:16:09I wasn't stealing him. We were in love.
00:16:12Or I thought we were.
00:16:15We'll see about that, won't we?
00:16:17The only way you'll live tonight is if Dexter chooses to save you.
00:16:28Who the hell is everybody?
00:16:32Dressing room. Come alone.
00:16:35Choose to save Scarlet Heart and we'll spare them.
00:16:38Choose your little assistant and they both die.
00:16:43You've reached Casey. I can't come to the phone right now.
00:16:47Where the hell is my daughter?
00:16:51Casey?
00:16:52So she never left a concert.
00:16:54Get back to the concert hall now.
00:16:57Dexter is coming.
00:16:59We'll see who his true love is.
00:17:02You psychos!
00:17:04Are you hoping that he chooses you over his fiancée?
00:17:09Obviously not.
00:17:11She's just some nobody who slept with him to break into the industry.
00:17:15You fucked him, too?
00:17:17God, our precious Dexter.
00:17:20Soiled by a dirty star fucker.
00:17:23Girls like you don't deserve him.
00:17:25You don't deserve to live.
00:17:28No one knows what the real Echo looks like.
00:17:30So, if Casey dies, then the truth dies with her.
00:17:35That's not true!
00:17:37First you steal my identity, now you're trying to get me murdered?
00:17:40You're psychotic!
00:17:42Oh, don't worry, Casey.
00:17:44If you die today, Dex and I will make a song about you and maybe it'll even be the lead
00:17:48single on our new album.
00:17:51You're crazier than they are.
00:17:52Who are you calling crazy?
00:17:58Casey!
00:17:59Dexter!
00:18:06Dexter!
00:18:07Casey!
00:18:08Dexter!
00:18:10Dexter!
00:18:10Dexter!
00:18:11Dexter, help me!
00:18:12They hit me, and then they tied me up, and now they're trying to kill me.
00:18:17Okay, guys, let's just put the guns down, okay?
00:18:21We can't do that, Dexter.
00:18:24We're your biggest fans.
00:18:26We're doing this for you.
00:18:28Okay, well, if you love me, all right, you'll put the gun down and then let these two go, please.
00:18:34No, that's not how this works.
00:18:36Dexy, you would be nothing without Echo.
00:18:40We're engaged now, you can't let me die.
00:18:43Dex, all the love we ever had, all the memories, all the I love yous you told me, did they
00:18:50mean anything?
00:18:51You must choose one to live.
00:18:54Will it be your future wife?
00:18:57Or your mistress?
00:18:59Who really holds the key to your heart, Dexter Hayes?
00:19:02They said if I don't choose Scarlet, then they both die.
00:19:06I can save Casey, but I have to break her heart.
00:19:11Which one really holds the key to your heart, Dexter Hayes?
00:19:19You never really loved me, did you?
00:19:22And you loved him?
00:19:25You leeched off him for half a decade.
00:19:27If that's what you really think, Dex, go ahead, make your choice.
00:19:32Choose now or they both die.
00:19:34Dexter, Dexter, please, think of everything I've done for you.
00:19:38You dumped her, you chose me, don't let them murder me.
00:19:43That's enough.
00:19:44We're pulling the trigger in three, two, one.
00:19:49Okay, okay, okay, I can't risk them killing Casey.
00:19:53Scarlet, all right?
00:19:54I choose Scarlet.
00:19:59Dexter, I'm gonna fight.
00:20:02I was so scared.
00:20:04He chose Scarlet?
00:20:06Good choice.
00:20:07Cheating whores deserve to die.
00:20:09Now, wait a minute, you told me that...
00:20:11You made your choice, Dexter Hayes.
00:20:14Now you get to be the one who saved your soulmate.
00:20:17And we'll take care of your scandalous side piece.
00:20:20No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:20:27I guess this is the end.
00:20:34Goodbye, Dexter.
00:20:36Put the gun down!
00:20:39Put the gun down!
00:20:41Goodbye, Dexter.
00:20:43Hey, throw out the gun!
00:20:53Let's go, let's go!
00:20:55Let's go, let's go, okay.
00:20:56Oh, come on, okay.
00:20:58All right.
00:21:03It's gonna be okay.
00:21:05Okay?
00:21:06You left me to die!
00:21:08And for the record, I never needed your money!
00:21:11I was right to walk away.
00:21:13Staying with you was the biggest mistake I've ever made!
00:21:17Look, Casey, you don't understand, all right?
00:21:19They were gonna make me...
00:21:20I'm done living in your shadow, Dex.
00:21:25Goodbye.
00:21:30Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, stop, please, stop, please, please.
00:21:44We're gonna go...
00:21:45Okay, what are you gonna do without all this?
00:21:47You should be asking yourself that same question.
00:21:51Good luck staying at the top of the charts once I'm gone.
00:21:54You're delusional.
00:21:55He doesn't need you.
00:21:56He has Echo.
00:21:58Yeah.
00:21:59Sure he does.
00:22:00Fame really has changed you, Dexter Hayes.
00:22:07Fame changed me?
00:22:09Okay.
00:22:11And what about you?
00:22:12You're the one that's been sneaking around behind my back this whole time.
00:22:17I never betrayed you how you betrayed me by putting that ring on Scarlet's finger!
00:22:23You chose her, and you left me for dead!
00:22:26No, Casey, you don't understand.
00:22:28I was trying to...
00:22:53Oh my god, that's...
00:22:54That's Ed Reed, the CEO of Reed Records!
00:22:59So sorry I didn't come sooner, baby girl.
00:23:04You're here now.
00:23:06Take me home.
00:23:18Dexter!
00:23:19Dexter, I'm a million for you!
00:23:20I'm a million for you!
00:23:21I'm a million for you!
00:23:22I'm a million for you!
00:23:23I'm a million for you!
00:23:23I'm a million for you!
00:23:24I'm a million for you!
00:23:24I'm a million for you!
00:23:25I'm a million for you!
00:23:25You're mine!
00:23:27I was trying to...
00:23:28Jason!
00:23:30You're yours!
00:23:36Jason!
00:23:37You're gonna kill!
00:23:38You have to everything!
00:23:40Jason!
00:23:41Jason!
00:23:42Jason!
00:23:43Let me explain!
00:23:46Oh!
00:23:48Scarlet!
00:23:49Mrs. Hayes, you should have seen it. I almost died.
00:23:53And that desperate skank cheated on Dexter with some sugar daddy.
00:23:57I always knew she was a gold digger.
00:24:00She tried to trap Dexter first.
00:24:03Then when that failed, she went after the CEO of the biggest music label in the world.
00:24:08Dexter, she never cared about you.
00:24:11She's been lying to you this entire time.
00:24:13All she ever cared about was money and power.
00:24:15I thought Casey loved me, but the whole time she was in bed with the CEO of Reed Records.
00:24:27Forget him, princess.
00:24:29You are much too talented to be running some rock star's errands.
00:24:34How could I be so blind?
00:24:38Three days from now, at the annual Music Hall of Fame gala,
00:24:42announcing you as the new CEO of Reed Records.
00:24:46And my daughter, the heiress to my empire.
00:24:50It's time to show the world who you really are.
00:25:01My back is pressed
00:25:08My back is pressed
00:25:16No, no!
00:25:19Okay, guys, cut the track.
00:25:24The damn thing is in the wrong key.
00:25:27Look, guys, we have one week,
00:25:30alright, to finish this song before the release.
00:25:32The echo that I know
00:25:34can put together a perfect studio mix
00:25:36in hours.
00:25:37You can't even fix a simple beat
00:25:39or a key?
00:25:41What's going on?
00:25:42Look, Scarlet, I just gotta ask.
00:25:45Are you
00:25:46really
00:25:47Echo?
00:25:51Are you
00:25:52really
00:25:53Echo?
00:25:55Dexy,
00:25:57of course I am.
00:25:59It's just
00:26:00your new assistant.
00:26:02He's been messing
00:26:03he's messing with my tracks.
00:26:05He's obviously trying to sabotage
00:26:07our new album.
00:26:08I mean, look
00:26:11Last saved
00:26:12by Max.
00:26:13Yeah, that's because
00:26:14you don't know how to
00:26:15Okay, you know what?
00:26:16Echo would never put her name
00:26:17on garbage like this.
00:26:20Mr. Hayes,
00:26:21please, listen.
00:26:23It's
00:26:23It's
00:26:23Dexter.
00:26:24And
00:26:24I'm sorry,
00:26:25but
00:26:26my last assistant
00:26:27would have never
00:26:28screwed me over like that.
00:26:29You're fired.
00:26:37See it again.
00:26:53Good luck
00:26:54staying at the top
00:26:54of the charts
00:26:55once I'm gone.
00:26:56Writing love songs
00:26:57used to be so easy
00:26:59with Casey here.
00:27:13We're sorry.
00:27:14You have reached a number
00:27:15that has been disconnected
00:27:16or is no longer in service.
00:27:19Alright,
00:27:20she broke my heart
00:27:21and she moved on.
00:27:22So,
00:27:23why can't I do the same?
00:27:42Look what we just got.
00:27:44An invitation
00:27:45to the biggest
00:27:46industry event
00:27:46of the year.
00:27:47The Reed Records
00:27:49Music Hall of Fame
00:27:49Gala.
00:27:50Yeah.
00:27:51Yeah.
00:27:54Yeah.
00:27:55Yeah.
00:27:57Look,
00:27:57I'm not interested.
00:27:58Okay,
00:27:59we have a song to finish.
00:28:00Dexter.
00:28:02You said it yourself.
00:28:03They can lay down
00:28:03a track in hours.
00:28:05We have to go.
00:28:06This is a personal invitation
00:28:07from Mr. Ed Reed himself.
00:28:11Okay,
00:28:12look,
00:28:14I know what you're thinking,
00:28:15but Casey probably
00:28:16meant nothing to him.
00:28:18He's a billionaire
00:28:18record executive.
00:28:19I'm sure he has
00:28:20a whole roster
00:28:21of scorned assistants
00:28:22lining up to get
00:28:23on their knees
00:28:23and work for a few
00:28:24extra bucks.
00:28:25You have to go
00:28:26and you have to impress him,
00:28:28okay?
00:28:28He could make
00:28:29or break our careers.
00:28:32Okay,
00:28:32I guess you're right.
00:28:33Of course I am.
00:28:36We
00:28:36are the industry's
00:28:38it couple.
00:28:39So now,
00:28:40forget about that
00:28:41stupid little
00:28:42assistant of yours
00:28:43and start getting ready.
00:28:45I mean,
00:28:45what was so special
00:28:46about her anyway?
00:28:47Her
00:28:48course.
00:28:50tangled hair
00:28:51or
00:28:51her
00:28:52dull,
00:28:54crusty skin
00:28:55or
00:28:55maybe those
00:28:57hideous,
00:28:58god-awful clothes?
00:29:01I'm Echo.
00:29:03I'm the Reed heiress
00:29:05and I'm taking back
00:29:06everything that's mine.
00:29:10Scarlet,
00:29:11open the door.
00:29:12Show me small.
00:29:13Come on,
00:29:13that's here.
00:29:14Scarlet.
00:29:17How does it feel
00:29:18to be at the
00:29:18event of the year
00:29:19as the industry's
00:29:20new it couple?
00:29:21We're honored.
00:29:22And with Reed Records
00:29:23on our side,
00:29:24our album is sure
00:29:25to be the number one
00:29:25hit of the decade.
00:29:27Are you excited
00:29:28to meet this
00:29:29mysterious new
00:29:30CEO of Reed Records?
00:29:32I hear Ed Reed
00:29:33is introducing
00:29:34the whole world
00:29:35to his daughter,
00:29:36the heiress
00:29:36to the Reed
00:29:37fortune.
00:29:38Do you think
00:29:38she's going to be
00:29:38the new CEO?
00:29:39I don't know.
00:29:40Who is this
00:29:41mysterious heiress?
00:29:42She is
00:29:43Ed Reed's daughter.
00:29:44I bet she'll be
00:29:45making a
00:29:46very
00:29:47splashy entrance.
00:29:48Whoever she is,
00:29:48we need to impress her,
00:29:49okay?
00:29:50She could be our ticket
00:29:50to a number one album.
00:29:52Look,
00:29:52here she is now!
00:30:04No!
00:30:04No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:05No!
00:30:06No!
00:30:06No!
00:30:08No!
00:30:10No!
00:30:29Casey?
00:30:34Casey?
00:30:35Hey, Dex.
00:30:37Long time no see.
00:30:41Dex has already
00:30:42moved on with Scarlet.
00:30:44I should be happy
00:30:45walking away from him.
00:30:47So,
00:30:48why does my heart
00:30:49still ache?
00:31:05Ignore her.
00:31:06And instead,
00:31:07focus on kissing up
00:31:08to Ed Reed
00:31:08so he introduces us
00:31:09to the new CEO.
00:31:11You should listen
00:31:12to her, Dexter.
00:31:14All we need to do
00:31:15is get on their good side
00:31:16and our album
00:31:16will go straight
00:31:17to number one.
00:31:18She's right.
00:31:20I have to impress
00:31:21Ed Reed
00:31:22and this new CEO
00:31:23if I want our album
00:31:24to be a hit.
00:31:32Hmm.
00:31:36Hmm.
00:31:38Hmm.
00:31:39Hmm.
00:31:41Scarlet.
00:31:42What a terrible surprise.
00:31:44I should have known
00:31:44you'd sneak in here
00:31:45hunting for your next
00:31:46sugar daddy.
00:31:47But this party
00:31:48is for the elite
00:31:49of the music industry only.
00:31:50I suggest you wait
00:31:51on the street corner
00:31:52with the other hookers.
00:31:53Hmm.
00:31:54But the party's
00:31:54just getting started.
00:31:56I can't miss
00:31:56the big announcement.
00:32:01Why?
00:32:02So you can seduce
00:32:03the new CEO
00:32:04of Reed Records 2?
00:32:05I hear he's much
00:32:07more selective
00:32:08than Ed Reed
00:32:08so don't expect him
00:32:09to look at you twice.
00:32:11And don't distract Dexter
00:32:12tonight.
00:32:13Leave
00:32:13or I will have security
00:32:14escort you out.
00:32:15I'd love
00:32:17to see you try.
00:32:21Jealous?
00:32:22I loved him
00:32:24and those feelings
00:32:25don't just go away.
00:32:26How could she
00:32:27change his mind
00:32:28so easily?
00:32:30You can dress up
00:32:32all you want
00:32:33but you will
00:32:35always
00:32:35just be
00:32:36Dexter's
00:32:37lowly
00:32:38little
00:32:38errant girl.
00:32:39I thought
00:32:40she was
00:32:40someone important.
00:32:41She's just
00:32:42a desperate
00:32:43assistant
00:32:43playing dress up.
00:32:45Imagine
00:32:45getting dragged
00:32:46by the Scarlet
00:32:47heart.
00:32:48I would never
00:32:48emotionally recover.
00:32:49Where do you think
00:32:50she got the jewels
00:32:51though?
00:32:51Probably out
00:32:52whoring herself
00:32:53to old men
00:32:53just like all
00:32:55those desperate
00:32:56social climbers
00:32:57in our industry.
00:32:58Hmm.
00:32:59They got that right.
00:33:00Hmm.
00:33:01Is that so?
00:33:03Tell me something
00:33:04Scarlet.
00:33:05Is it
00:33:06really me
00:33:07who's putting
00:33:08on an actor?
00:33:11Is it
00:33:12you?
00:33:14How dare
00:33:15you?
00:33:17Careful.
00:33:18The new
00:33:19CEO might
00:33:20be watching.
00:33:22You think
00:33:23you're hot
00:33:23shit just
00:33:23because you're
00:33:24the real
00:33:24Echo.
00:33:25You may
00:33:25have the
00:33:26talent
00:33:26but you
00:33:27have no
00:33:27money
00:33:27and no
00:33:28connections
00:33:28besides the
00:33:29ones you
00:33:29make in
00:33:30pay-by-the-hour
00:33:30hotel rooms.
00:33:31But me,
00:33:32I'm a beloved
00:33:33up-and-coming
00:33:34pop star.
00:33:35And if you
00:33:36so much as
00:33:36threaten me
00:33:37or my career
00:33:38ever again
00:33:39I will get
00:33:40you canceled
00:33:40so fucking
00:33:41hard your
00:33:42grandchildren
00:33:42won't be able
00:33:43to show
00:33:43their faces
00:33:43in public.
00:33:46Mr. Reid.
00:33:47Hi.
00:33:48Dexter Hayes.
00:33:49Thank you so
00:33:49much for the
00:33:50invite.
00:33:51You've always
00:33:52been a true
00:33:53hero of mine.
00:33:54Well, I'd really
00:33:55love to put
00:33:56that incident
00:33:58with my
00:33:59assistant behind
00:34:00us.
00:34:01Dexter Hayes,
00:34:02of course I
00:34:03can.
00:34:05Oh, I can't
00:34:06wait to see
00:34:06the look on
00:34:07his face
00:34:07when he
00:34:08realizes the
00:34:09assistant he
00:34:10rejected is
00:34:10my daughter
00:34:11and the
00:34:12heiress to
00:34:13the Reed
00:34:13record's
00:34:14fortune.
00:34:15Well, you
00:34:15know, sir,
00:34:16you may or
00:34:17may not have
00:34:17heard about
00:34:18the record
00:34:18that Scarlet
00:34:19Heart and I
00:34:20are working
00:34:21on.
00:34:21I really
00:34:22think that
00:34:22between my
00:34:23lyrics and,
00:34:24well, her
00:34:24producing and
00:34:25your musical
00:34:26genius over
00:34:27the last many
00:34:28decades, I
00:34:28think we
00:34:29could really
00:34:29make something
00:34:29special.
00:34:31Well, you
00:34:31make a
00:34:31compelling
00:34:32point.
00:34:34And, you
00:34:34know, if
00:34:35it's not too
00:34:35much, it
00:34:36actually might
00:34:36be helpful
00:34:36for the
00:34:37record.
00:34:37Well, maybe
00:34:38if you could
00:34:38put in a
00:34:38good word
00:34:39with the
00:34:40new CEO,
00:34:42well, that
00:34:42would make
00:34:43me forever
00:34:43grateful.
00:34:45Why don't
00:34:46you put in
00:34:46a good word
00:34:47yourself?
00:34:47The new
00:34:48CEO is
00:34:48already here.
00:35:02Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, Casey, I've been trying to call you the last few days
00:35:12and, well, I guess I'm just surprised that instead you just showed up here.
00:35:16I hated myself for wanting to pick up the phone, for wanting to hear his voice
00:35:21again, but after what he did to me, I couldn't give him the satisfaction.
00:35:26Oh, you've been calling me for the last few days. What, you missed me already?
00:35:31Did Ed Reed bring Casey as his date?
00:35:34This event is invite only.
00:35:40Yeah. Dang, I guess I left my invite at home, but I think I'm gonna stay. You know,
00:35:45Scarlet, on the other hand, though, has been throwing around nothing but vile slander and
00:35:51empty accusations all night. If anyone needs to go, it should be her. Unless you want me
00:35:56to expose your lies to Dexter right here, right now.
00:36:00Yeah, right. The only ones who can remove me are Mr. Reed himself or the new CEO. You
00:36:15Oh, Dex, you forgot to say please.
00:36:22Wait, Casey, what?
00:36:29Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to announce tonight's special guest.
00:36:37Reed Records is the number one largest music label in the world.
00:36:43But tonight, I want to introduce you to someone who's more precious to me than any company.
00:36:49Someone who grew up listening to me play piano, who has written hundreds of songs and never
00:36:54put her name on one of them. Because she never wanted to gain fame through mine.
00:37:01No more secrets, Dexter Hayes. It's time you finally learned who you really rejected.
00:37:07Mr. Reed is looking right at us. He's gonna call us on stage.
00:37:11All right, this is it. He's gonna announce that he's signed us to Reed Records.
00:37:16I want to introduce the heir to my billion dollar music empire. The new CEO of Reed Records.
00:37:24My princess, in the light of my life, my daughter, Casey Reed.
00:37:31Hey!
00:37:35What?
00:37:40No!
00:37:48Casey!
00:38:06That's the Reed heiress?
00:38:08Holy shit. She's not a sugar baby. She's the daughter of billionaire music royalty. Scarlet Heart is delusional.
00:38:15Insulting the new CEO of Reed Records to her face? She just committed career suicide.
00:38:22Mr. Reed, your gift. For the lady of the hour.
00:38:25Ugh, that's millions of dollars of gold.
00:38:29Dad, this is too much.
00:38:31Well, something from the old man. And now Dexter will see that you're worth more than your weight in gold.
00:38:36This cannot be happening. She's a nobody!
00:38:42I knew Casey was keeping secrets from me, but I didn't know she was hiding who she was.
00:38:47Ed Reed was never her sugar daddy. He was her father. This whole time, she was with me for love,
00:38:53not fame.
00:38:54She tried to tell me the truth, and instead of trusting her, I left her for another woman.
00:38:59How could I be so blind?
00:39:08Suits you?
00:39:10Uh, the, um, guitar and, uh, CEO title.
00:39:14Why can't you just say you miss me?
00:39:17Casey, I, I, look, I just...
00:39:25I just, uh, I still miss you.
00:39:43Shouldn't you be licking your fiancé's wounds?
00:39:46Knowing she just insulted the CEO of the most powerful music company has got to hurt.
00:39:51But, I mean, you of all people should know.
00:39:54Please, you have to believe me, okay? If you just let me explain, I promise...
00:39:57Explain what, Dexter?
00:39:58Why you want me back? After finding out I'm your boss?
00:40:03You're leaving me for Echo?
00:40:08No, no, look, that, that's, that's not why I'm here. If you just let me tell you, I, I...
00:40:13I mean, come on, Casey. I mean, you gotta understand, I, you're the one who lied to me.
00:40:18I lied?
00:40:18Yeah.
00:40:19And what would you call getting engaged to Scarlet after promising to put a ring on my finger?
00:40:23I didn't want any of that to happen! You have to believe me, please! I was just trying to...
00:40:30Look, I...
00:40:31Just tell me one thing, okay?
00:40:32I guess, why, why are you here? Are you here just...
00:40:34Is this just some royal way to get revenge?
00:40:37Tank my career?
00:40:41Oh, tank your career.
00:40:43I made his career.
00:40:46I loved you, Dexter. You might have found out who my father is today, but you still have
00:40:51no idea who I am.
00:40:53Wait.
00:40:58This, this is why you proposed to Scarlet, isn't it? Why you left me for dead.
00:41:06Sucked up to my dad, threw me to the curb for the fame, the fortune, the fans.
00:41:14No, no, please.
00:41:14No, no, no, actually, I think it's time to make my first decision as the new CEO.
00:41:21Can I get everyone's attention, please?
00:41:26I hope everyone is having fun.
00:41:28Reed Records will be ending its contract with Dexter Hayes and dropping him as an artist.
00:41:39Effective immediately.
00:41:42Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god.
00:41:48You know, I am so glad I never told you who I really was, because if I didn't, I might
00:41:54not have ever found out that you don't really love me for me.
00:41:57Casey, none of that is true, okay? None of this. I don't care about that. I've always
00:42:01loved you.
00:42:02Don't bother arguing with her anymore, Dexter. She may be rich, but she's just an arrogant
00:42:07nepo baby with no real talent. Scarlet is echo. She can produce...
00:42:12Wait, wait, Casey!
00:42:13She can get you to the top of the charts with or without Reed Records. Dexter, you don't
00:42:18need her. She doesn't understand you like Scarlet does.
00:42:22Okay, mom, mom, stop. You're my mom, not my manager, alright? I'm done talking about
00:42:29this.
00:42:50You've known me for years. You've known me for years. I thought you'd stay the same. All of those
00:43:01years, yes. I'm still missing you. No, god. I know.
00:43:26I'm messed
00:43:54I thought I was clear our relationship is over, Mr. Hayes.
00:43:57You're no longer welcome at Reed Records.
00:43:59I just came to pick up my equipment.
00:44:03Casey's wrong about me. I never gave up on us.
00:44:06She's got another truth.
00:44:08I don't think there's anything left to talk about, Dax.
00:44:18Fine. Let's not talk.
00:44:30What's wrong?
00:44:31Your fiancé not keeping you satisfied?
00:44:35I've been doing too much thinking about my former assistant.
00:44:44Not anymore. I'm your former boss now.
00:44:47In fact, here are your termination letters.
00:44:55I don't give a fuck about the contract.
00:44:57I don't give a shit about my career.
00:44:59I just want you.
00:45:00And I know that you want me too.
00:45:03Don't act like you've forgotten what we had.
00:45:08I've been trying to, but being this close again, it feels impossible.
00:45:15You're a lot like an instrument.
00:45:17But you tremble every time we touch.
00:45:25I don't care about the fans.
00:45:27I don't give a shit about the tabloids.
00:45:29I don't care what the record labels have to say.
00:45:31If you tell me that you want to be with me, we'll be together.
00:45:40We can tease each other all day.
00:45:44Until you finally admit that you still love me.
00:46:13You're right. I am like an instrument. The way I let you play me.
00:46:18After what you did, why would I trust you ever again?
00:46:21Listen to me.
00:46:22I've been trying to tell you I do not want to be with Scarlet.
00:46:26Hello?
00:46:28Tell Sasha Silver I'm on my way.
00:46:31Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on.
00:46:32Sasha Silver?
00:46:33I've been telling you for months, the guy's a douchebag.
00:46:37A douchebag with over a hundred million strings.
00:46:40I mean, we have a Dexter Hayes-sized Holdafill, and he could be the next big thing.
00:46:44It's not safe. Casey, you don't need him.
00:46:47He'll hurt you.
00:46:48No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:46:49I don't think you, of all people, get to tell me what I need.
00:46:53Casey. Casey. Casey!
00:46:58Casey has every right to be angry with me after what I did.
00:47:01I have to prove she can trust me again.
00:47:10Oh.
00:47:15Perfect timing.
00:47:16Make yourself comfortable.
00:47:17Thank you for meeting me on such short notice.
00:47:20Sasha generally doesn't like women who speak too much.
00:47:23I've made an exception for you.
00:47:25Do you always refer to yourself in the third person?
00:47:28I don't know what that means.
00:47:31But...
00:47:32You wanna hear one of Sasha's demos?
00:47:34They're a big hit online.
00:47:35I'm very excited about a potential partnership.
00:47:38Wow.
00:47:40I heard you'd be blown away.
00:47:43Actually...
00:47:43I was hoping for a live performance if you don't mind.
00:47:46So many musicians out there faking their music with AI, you know?
00:47:49Of course.
00:47:51But...
00:47:52You're not in a hurry.
00:47:54Why don't we toast first to this potential partnership?
00:48:13Shall we?
00:48:14How can I resist?
00:48:15I do love straight vodka.
00:48:22Hmm.
00:48:24But you know what I...
00:48:27Actually...
00:48:28Love even more than that?
00:48:31What's that?
00:48:33Exposing asshole pervs.
00:48:36My hair!
00:48:37What the fuck?
00:48:38You really think you can drug me?
00:48:41And then what?
00:48:41Force me to sign you to read records?
00:48:44Now you know who you're dealing with.
00:48:47Not so fast.
00:48:49You thought you could just walk in here and demand a live performance from THE Sasha Silver?
00:48:53Do I look like a little bitch to you?
00:48:56Absolutely.
00:48:56And a fraud.
00:49:00I'll be sure no label will ever sign you, no matter how talented you are.
00:49:06I won't need a label to sign me.
00:49:08Not when I get read records.
00:49:09Or myself.
00:49:13Don't be shy, Casey.
00:49:14I'm just hoping you get ready.
00:49:16The paparazzi will be here any minute to see my new mistress.
00:49:18He'll plaster our photos all over the tabloids.
00:49:21Everyone will see what a slut you are.
00:49:23How you slept your way to the top.
00:49:26Your poor father.
00:49:28He's gonna have no choice.
00:49:29But to hand you and your company over to me.
00:49:32You're delusional!
00:49:34Stay away from me!
00:49:35You're fine.
00:49:36You don't tell Sasha.
00:49:37HEY!
00:49:39Get your fucking hands off.
00:49:42I'll break your fucking hands!
00:49:44Dexter Hayes!
00:49:46Are you okay?
00:49:48I'm fine.
00:49:53What the fuck, Hayes?
00:49:55I could sue you for that.
00:49:57I'd love to see you try, sweetheart.
00:49:59You're just a wash-up addict.
00:50:00And you do not have a leg to stand on.
00:50:03Okay?
00:50:07Okay, I'm sorry.
00:50:09Jesus.
00:50:10We could have produced a sick-ass record together.
00:50:13You kinda wanted to defend this used-up slut.
00:50:16I mean, what the fuck?
00:50:19The name is K.C. Wynn.
00:50:22And she's the future of the industry that you want so badly fucking in!
00:50:28Your career is dead, Sasha.
00:50:30I'm not sure of that.
00:50:33Let's go.
00:50:40Let's go.
00:50:44Give me your hand.
00:50:52K.C., I've been telling you for months.
00:50:54Sasha Silver is little-
00:50:56My business is none of your concern.
00:50:58If I didn't show up tonight, what the hell do you think would have happened?
00:51:02Do you have any idea what he could have done to you?
00:51:03He could have raped you.
00:51:04Yes!
00:51:05He could have done-
00:51:05Okay!
00:51:06I know!
00:51:07Newsflash!
00:51:08I'm not your assistant!
00:51:10I'm not your assistant!
00:51:10Anymore!
00:51:11So, it's not your concern, where I am, or what I'm doing.
00:51:15Okay?
00:51:15So stop...
00:51:18following me.
00:51:23The car is still fucking moving.
00:51:26I'll stop following you the minute that you stop making stupid fucking decisions.
00:51:32And when I've made up for all the danger I've put her in.
00:51:38You're way too interested in my personal life, Dex.
00:51:44Won't your fiancé be jealous?
00:51:50I've been trying to tell you for weeks.
00:51:52I did not want to marry Scarlet.
00:51:58You don't fucking listen.
00:52:00Now you're really starting to piss me off.
00:52:02Isn't that the point?
00:52:14So...
00:52:14What am I supposed to do?
00:52:17Pretend she doesn't exist and be the pop star's secret side piece again?
00:52:26I should push him away, but I can't deny how much I miss his touch.
00:52:30You were never the side piece.
00:52:34And you know it.
00:52:45Boss! I have news!
00:52:46You're saying...
00:52:48Thank you for your help today, Dexter.
00:52:53Please, stop following me.
00:52:58Or else it's gonna get harder and harder to walk away.
00:53:11Great timing.
00:53:12As always.
00:53:14Why are you even here?
00:53:15Done what you asked.
00:53:16News of Sasha Silver's fraudulence and drug abuse have been leaked to the press.
00:53:20No label, studio, or brand will go anywhere near.
00:53:22His net worth plummeted to zero.
00:53:25Good.
00:53:26Buy all the rights to his music.
00:53:29I'm gonna give that to Casey as a gift.
00:53:36I heard what happened with Sasha.
00:53:38Now that was way too risky, Casey.
00:53:40Look, I'm far from Dexter's biggest fan, but that could have gotten real ugly if he hadn't shown up.
00:53:45I could have handled Sasha.
00:53:47There was also a huge leak in the press.
00:53:50All of Sasha Silver's dirty laundry aired out for everyone to see.
00:53:53He's been, uh, what do you kids call it?
00:53:55Cancelled.
00:53:56Who took him down?
00:53:58Dexter Hayes.
00:54:04He even bought the rights to Sasha's music.
00:54:07He can't sing anything anywhere or get sued to hell and back.
00:54:11Dex took down Sasha Silver? For me?
00:54:15Maybe. He's not as bad as I thought.
00:54:18Or maybe he should stop interfering himself with my life.
00:54:25The world-famous music producer Echo is set to finally reveal their identity at the legendary Universal Music Awards tomorrow
00:54:32night.
00:54:34Scarlet's getting desperate.
00:54:36She's trying to convince the world she's Echo before it can expose her lies.
00:54:40She can't keep up the act forever.
00:54:41Sooner or later, Dexter will realize she can't even hold a tune.
00:54:45Much less produce a hit track.
00:54:47Scarlet is nothing if she's not Echo.
00:54:50I mean, she knows Dexter wouldn't look at her twice, let alone marry her, if she wasn't pretending to be
00:54:55a genius producer.
00:54:56I don't know how she thinks she's gonna get away with it.
00:55:00I think it's time.
00:55:02The world finds out who the real Echo is.
00:55:09You want to go to the UMAs as Echo?
00:55:12They've invited me every year and I've always refused.
00:55:14I've let this scam go on long enough.
00:55:17It's time the world finds out the truth about Scarlet Heart.
00:55:20The world.
00:55:21Or Dexter.
00:55:25This isn't about him.
00:55:29He made his bed when he proposed to Scarlet.
00:55:31Well, my daughter deserves all the recognition of the world.
00:55:35But if you're gonna go with Echo, oh, you're gonna do it right.
00:55:39With the best equipment money can buy.
00:55:41Huh?
00:55:44I want people to see my princess for the queen that she is.
00:55:51You're the best, Dad.
00:56:06Mrs. Hayes!
00:56:07It's so good to see you again.
00:56:11How's Dexter?
00:56:13Engaged?
00:56:14Yes.
00:56:15My future daughter-in-law is performing at the Universal Music Awards tomorrow.
00:56:20And I'd like to gift her something to mark the occasion.
00:56:23So none of these mass-produced guitars.
00:56:26She's a musical genius.
00:56:28We need something one-of-a-kind just like her.
00:56:31Of course.
00:56:31I have the perfect gift for her.
00:56:34A custom Fender Signature Stratocaster.
00:56:42Please don't touch that.
00:56:44Those instruments are only for our VIP clientele.
00:56:48Ugh.
00:56:49It's you.
00:56:50Get this career-sabotaging stalker out of here.
00:56:55Excuse me?
00:56:55You're disturbing our VIP customers.
00:56:58I have to ask you to leave.
00:57:00No.
00:57:05I'm the CEO of Reed Records.
00:57:09I have just as much of a right to be here as you.
00:57:12Because of your Nepo baby connections, we all know money can't buy talent.
00:57:18Tell that to Scarlett.
00:57:19Excuse me?
00:57:20I am Dexter Hayes' fiancee and creative collaborator.
00:57:25And you don't really know anything about music.
00:57:28Yeah.
00:57:29You're right.
00:57:31In that case.
00:57:33You should have this.
00:57:41No!
00:57:45Oh my God!
00:57:47What?
00:57:52Oops.
00:57:53Slipped out of my hands.
00:57:55My bad.
00:57:57Are you insane?
00:57:59You just destroyed a million dollar guitar.
00:58:02Here it is!
00:58:04Take this woman away!
00:58:05Hold on just one second.
00:58:07Dexter Hayes?
00:58:09Oh my God.
00:58:11I need to speak to the owner about an offer.
00:58:13You think you sell that for me?
00:58:15Yes.
00:58:15Of course, Mr. Hayes.
00:58:19Just kidding.
00:58:22It's all yours now.
00:58:32Scarlett, ignore this wannabe musician.
00:58:36We'll find a better option.
00:58:38Mmm.
00:58:40Mmm.
00:58:43Like this one.
00:58:45Beyonce used this on her last album.
00:58:48This instrument is worthy of Echo, the genius producer.
00:58:52Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:58:55Actually, actually, this guitar is no longer available.
00:58:59In fact, my entire collection is on hold for the new owner.
00:59:03I'm gonna just...
00:59:06My apologies, my apologies.
00:59:09No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:59:10We saw it first.
00:59:12Look, look.
00:59:13We just want the one guitar.
00:59:15I'm sure we can come to a generous agreement.
00:59:17You could pay all you want for the guitar, but it's not gonna stop Scarlett from choking on the stage.
00:59:26How dare you, you little bitch.
00:59:35That's enough.
00:59:39Hi, Ducky.
00:59:42Are you okay?
00:59:44Fixtor, she just insulted your fiancé.
00:59:48You need to do something.
00:59:49Ma, do you really want to have a conversation right here and now about the current status of my engagement?
00:59:56Scarlett's talent as a producer is the reason you're as famous as you are, Dexter.
01:00:01The least you could do is show her a little respect.
01:00:06You know, actually, I'm sorry, you're right.
01:00:09I should show respect to the one person who's always been there for me.
01:00:16Please ring up the guitar for my time.
01:00:18I knew you would support me.
01:00:20Mr. Hayes, it's not for sale.
01:00:23You know, why don't you ask the new owner how much it costs and I'll pay it whatever it is
01:00:27right here and now.
01:00:29Miss Reed, as the new owner of the store, how much would you like to charge the guitar for?
01:00:35Wait, what?
01:00:35What?
01:00:39I'm sorry, I'm the new owner?
01:00:44Consider it a late birthday gift for my former assistant.
01:00:47You did this for me?
01:00:49You really think I need a music store?
01:00:52Well, as CEO of Reed Records, you probably don't know.
01:00:55But from someone who cares about you a lot, why the hell not?
01:01:01Dexter, are you insane?
01:01:03She's not even a real musician and you gave her the entire store?
01:01:09You're gonna make us pay her for a guitar?
01:01:12Oh, it's okay. Scarlet could have it for free. As long as she shows us the big hit that she's
01:01:18working on.
01:01:22Casey, I am not stooping to your level. And besides, we're late for hair and makeup. I will talk to
01:01:28you about this later.
01:01:29Come here.
01:01:31You will regret this. Casey has done nothing but ruin you. She's just a pretty face with no talent to
01:01:39back it up.
01:01:40Thanks, Mom.
01:01:47One, I'm not your assistant anymore. It's Miss Reed and I'm the CEO of Reed Records.
01:01:53Two.
01:01:54My birthday was months ago. Actually, the night that you proposed to Scarlet, so your gift means nothing.
01:02:03Did you know I was actually gonna tell you my secret that night?
01:02:06What secret?
01:02:10Secret? Hold on. What are you talking about? What secret?
01:02:16Should I tell him the truth?
01:02:19No.
01:02:19That I wanted to spend every single day of the rest of my life with you.
01:02:26But not anymore.
01:02:29I don't need you.
01:02:41Don't pay attention to anything she just said.
01:02:42I want you to get the best equipment and the best instruments to her collection.
01:02:46Yes, sir.
01:02:49Oh, one more thing.
01:02:52She's fired.
01:02:54Yes, sir.
01:02:58Dexter, you can't do this. I love you!
01:03:14Mr. Hayes, Ms. Hart, you're on in five. The broadcast will begin live.
01:03:20Did you hear that? Millions of fans are gonna be hearing your song.
01:03:25It's exactly what you deserve. The world needs to hear your talent.
01:03:29I can't believe I'm about to perform on the Universal Music Awards stage.
01:03:35All right, guys, it's time. Let's go.
01:03:37Scarlet!
01:03:52You can't start the show without me.
01:03:58I knew you'd make it.
01:03:59Of course she did. Her daddy probably got her a ticket after she cried about being left out.
01:04:04Dexter, Scarlet.
01:04:05You know, I'm actually surprised you showed up.
01:04:08I thought it would be too painful for you to witness people with actual talent perform when you yourself have
01:04:14none.
01:04:15Mmm. I'm getting a lecture about talent from you.
01:04:20Guess we'll see who's real and who's fake tonight.
01:04:24Wreck-a-leg, Scarlet.
01:04:25Or should I say...
01:04:27Echo.
01:04:28Echo.
01:04:29Don't choke.
01:04:31Hope you don't choke.
01:04:55The playback's down. The track's gone completely white.
01:04:59You have another version of the track, right?
01:05:05I didn't even make that version.
01:05:07I had to pay Taylor Swift's producer to send me on to her reject tracks.
01:05:10Go fix this.
01:05:11Now.
01:05:14This is bad.
01:05:15All right, everyone's just out there staring at us.
01:05:17We're gonna burn the broadcast and the label's gonna drop us.
01:05:21What are we gonna do?
01:05:23I have an idea.
01:05:26Your... Echo.
01:05:27Right?
01:05:38Yes.
01:05:39It's true.
01:05:41I'm Echo.
01:05:42The award-winning producer and Dexter Hayes' long-time mystery collaborator.
01:05:47Then prove it.
01:05:49Go ahead.
01:05:50Why don't you mix us a live track right here, right now?
01:05:53Come on.
01:05:54You're a genius producer, right?
01:05:56I mean, this is your chance to show off your talents.
01:05:59I mean, the whole world is watching.
01:06:02I don't know what any of these buttons even do.
01:06:04This bitch is trying to sabotage me.
01:06:07I must have another file I can play.
01:06:09I'll just make it look like I'm mixing in real time.
01:06:12Of course.
01:06:14Watch me work my magic.
01:06:31All right.
01:06:33And that's how it's done.
01:06:35Show must go on.
01:06:37Nice try.
01:06:39Scarlet's proven herself enough.
01:06:40You can stop with the jealous witch hunt now.
01:06:44Okay.
01:06:44Can you boost the treble on the EQ in the middle?
01:06:47And can you pan from stage left to stage right real quick?
01:06:52Yeah.
01:06:59Damn.
01:07:00I guess you're gonna have to do with the old-fashioned way.
01:07:02That means recording the instruments live, looping them.
01:07:05Don't listen to her.
01:07:07She doesn't know what it takes to make a track of my caliber.
01:07:10And this isn't the first time one of Dexter's tracks have been corrupted.
01:07:14If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were trying to sabotage her.
01:07:18Scarlet, Scarlet.
01:07:19Why would Casey do that?
01:07:20For real?
01:07:21Okay.
01:07:21Here, Echo.
01:07:23Okay?
01:07:23So, just fix the track.
01:07:26Yeah.
01:07:27Come on, Echo.
01:07:29What, you have performance anxiety?
01:07:39Scarlet, you are our only hope now.
01:07:42You have to fix this.
01:07:44I could, if I had something other than this shoddy Reed Records music equipment to work with.
01:07:49Casey, if you're such a genius, why don't you fix it?
01:07:52Oh, I actually would, gladly.
01:07:55But it's actually your big night, so why don't you show everyone the brilliant Echo
01:07:59and how you made Dexter Hayes a superstar.
01:08:02Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo!
01:08:08Just your Echo, okay?
01:08:10Record some mini instruments, lay them down, make a track.
01:08:13It's that simple. You know how to do this.
01:08:15You really think your fiancé is going to be able to fix this show?
01:08:19I mean, if she goes down, you go down with her.
01:08:23Casey shouldn't even be here.
01:08:25I can't let her expose me.
01:08:27Not when I'm so close to marrying Dexter and becoming a pop legend.
01:08:52Is this part of her process?
01:08:54It would take a true genius to make that racket sound like music.
01:09:18Oh my god, is Scarlet Heart tone deaf?
01:09:22Come on Echo, show them your talent. Keep going.
01:09:25Get off the stage! You're ruining the UMAs!
01:09:31Alright, look.
01:09:34It's done.
01:09:35You're really going to give up that easily, Dex?
01:09:38You're going to throw it all away because of Scarlet?
01:09:41Yeah, I am.
01:09:42That whole career that I fought for for however, how many years?
01:09:46Yeah.
01:09:50Because you know what?
01:09:52Someone that I was close to once told me that there's a lot more to life than just your career.
01:09:58And who knows, maybe I can get a cool new gig as a personal assistant for the new CEO of
01:10:03Reed Records.
01:10:06Dexter, stop it with those awful jokes! Your entire life's work is on the line!
01:10:12Mom.
01:10:13You heard the track, okay? There's no saving this song.
01:10:17Now it's over. It's over.
01:10:33Well, I guess it's time for the next act of this show.
01:10:37No! No! There's no- there's- there's no other-
01:10:40Hey!
01:10:41It's time to let a real musician take the stage.
01:10:51What the hell do you think you're doing?
01:10:54Mom, Mom, stop.
01:10:56You heard of Scarlet?
01:10:59I mean, you can stay unless you want to go down as the worst performer in UMA history.
01:11:04If I couldn't mix a whole live track, what makes you think you could?
01:11:08For one, I know what I'm doing.
01:11:10And if you don't?
01:11:12Will you step down as Reed Records CEO if you fail?
01:11:17Happily.
01:11:17Hmm.
01:11:21Everyone, we're about to watch the Reed Records CEO dig her own grave.
01:11:25It seems like Echo is having technical difficulties with her track.
01:11:30Since we're live, let's make something new.
01:11:32Dexter, sing me the first line of your song, just your voice.
01:11:37Right now.
01:11:38Right now.
01:11:44I am not the kind for a show.
01:11:51This is not a one-time thing.
01:11:56Lights are low, but I still glow.
01:12:00This moment's got a sting.
01:12:05Good.
01:12:05Good.
01:12:08Now let's make a hit.
01:12:17Let's fucking go!
01:12:34Wait, what is she doing?
01:12:37I mean, you produced this, right? So do you want to go ahead and take over?
01:12:40I-I-I can't, I don't have-
01:12:42But-
01:12:43You don't need anything except for a band and raw talent.
01:12:47I mean, you are a musician, right?
01:12:52Since when is Casey Reed a musical genius?
01:12:55That sounds, it's familiar.
01:12:58You are not the kind for a show.
01:13:03This is not a one-time thing.
01:13:06Stop! Stop it!
01:13:18Casey.
01:13:21You're Echo.
01:13:22Does this mean Casey Reed is Echo?
01:13:27This is my song! She just ripped it off!
01:13:30Who's stealing now, Scarlet?
01:13:32Don't listen to her!
01:13:34I'm Echo!
01:13:38I didn't even make that version.
01:13:40I had to pay Taylor Swift's producer to send me one of her reject tracks.
01:13:43Go fix this.
01:13:47Now everyone knows the truth.
01:13:54She's the one that saved the song.
01:13:55No, that was me!
01:13:57I already did all the work, she's just taking the credit!
01:14:00I had to mix the track live, Dexter, so that makes it my intellectual property.
01:14:06You're welcome to put it on your next album, but you're gonna have to pay me for it.
01:14:10Where do I sign?
01:14:11I don't think you could afford my fee.
01:14:14I think you might just be surprised.
01:14:17200 million.
01:14:18200 million?
01:14:20For one song?
01:14:22That's more than our entire album deal, are you insane?!
01:14:25And, I want my name to be credited.
01:14:29Bad deal, Miss Reed.
01:14:32And one last thing.
01:14:34I want a public apology from Scarlet Heart and Amelia Hayes.
01:14:39That's ridiculous!
01:14:40Why should we apologize to you?
01:14:43I mean, you don't have to.
01:14:44I could just go ahead and leave, and then Scarlet could finish the album, and...
01:14:47Dexter's career could crash and burn, so...
01:14:50What will it be?
01:14:56The clock is ticking.
01:15:00I was wrong about you.
01:15:01You saved Dexter's song.
01:15:05I'm sorry.
01:15:08And you?
01:15:10Do it.
01:15:11Apologize to her.
01:15:13That bitch!
01:15:14Why do I have to apologize to her?
01:15:16She ruined everything!
01:15:18Come on, let's hear it.
01:15:19Tell the world the truth.
01:15:20Scarlet?
01:15:21Fine!
01:15:22I'm not Echo!
01:15:24I pretended, and I never wrote or produced any of Dexter's songs!
01:15:27They are happy?!
01:15:31They are happy?!
01:15:34Wait!
01:15:35That's not what I really meant!
01:15:37Dexter!
01:15:38She manipulated me!
01:15:40You're still my fiancé!
01:15:41You believe-
01:15:42Scarlet, you are exactly what we all see you!
01:15:44You're fucking flawed, and you're a damn liar!
01:15:48Casey is the one who built my career.
01:15:51Hell, she's the one who saved the damn song!
01:15:54She's the only one who ever cared about me, or loved me.
01:15:59Our engagement is off, and so is the record.
01:16:24Please don't cancel the album!
01:16:26The album?
01:16:27Terminating your contract, and blacklisting you from the industry.
01:16:31Two years old.
01:16:38You got yourself a deal case.
01:16:42Ha ha ha ha!
01:16:44Ha ha ha ha!
01:16:48Here.
01:16:53If we're not here for long,
01:16:58Tell me where would we belong?
01:17:05My back is past against the wall!
01:17:10I need you to know I'm not afraid to fall
01:17:15Your name's on fire in my veins
01:17:21It's burning through my chains
01:17:26Who are you to tell me why?
01:17:32Who am I to look like?
01:17:37This mirror shows a thousand places
01:17:41But you're not open, can't buy
01:18:05To the sky, you're not open, can't buy
01:18:07To the sky, you're not open
01:18:15It's burning through my eyes
01:18:20And I'm so happy to see what is happening
01:18:26But I'm not afraid to see what is happening
01:18:39Miss Reed, the whole world wants to know.
01:18:42Are you the award-winning genius music producer Echo?
01:18:46I think everyone saw the broadcast, and my work speaks for itself.
01:18:50You are a revolution in the music industry, and we can't wait to see what you do next, Echo.
01:18:58You arrogant fucking whore!
01:19:01You ruined everything!
01:19:05Dexter was gonna be mine, I was going to be the biggest pop star in the world!
01:19:19But you had to get in my way.
01:19:24That won't happen again.
01:19:25Kersi!
01:19:27Dex, no!
01:19:28No!
01:19:39Dex, Dex, stay with me!
01:19:41Oh my god!
01:19:46Hey, hey, hey.
01:19:49You've been here all night.
01:19:51You still love him, don't you?
01:19:54Dexter saved my life, but...
01:19:57As soon as I thank him, we can move on.
01:20:00You know, if you say so, but have you stopped and asked yourself why he risked his own life to
01:20:06save you?
01:20:07It doesn't matter now.
01:20:09Things will never return back to how they were before.
01:20:13Casey, Dexter was an absolute idiot for betraying you, okay?
01:20:18Listen, but without him, I would have lost my baby girl.
01:20:22And those two songs you two produced together, they made millions believe in love.
01:20:28Your love.
01:20:29Well, they shouldn't have fallen for it.
01:20:31I mean, a love like that burns bright, but it doesn't last forever.
01:20:38Clearly, Dexter never stopped caring about you, hmm?
01:20:41Maybe your love story isn't over.
01:20:43The other Reed Records executives want Dexter to headline the big festival and sign him to the label again.
01:20:50You know, if our CEO approves.
01:20:58Dexter is sleeping, but you can see him now.
01:21:05Don't be afraid to tell him how you feel, Princess.
01:21:25It was a close call.
01:21:27One centimeter to the right.
01:21:29He could have punctured his lung.
01:21:31If Dex couldn't sing anymore, his life might as well be over.
01:21:35Oh, hopefully, he'll recover.
01:21:37But for now, all you need is rest.
01:21:41That's it, okay?
01:21:48What is wrong with you, Dexter?
01:21:52How could you do something so stupid?
01:21:56If you don't make it through this, I will never forgive you.
01:22:02Never.
01:22:05Bye.
01:22:12I got you, beautiful.
01:22:17Why are you still mad at me?
01:22:19I think I have every right to be.
01:22:25Casey, I...
01:22:27Casey, I...
01:22:31I miss you.
01:22:32I miss him, too.
01:22:34But everything we've put each other through, can we really be together again?
01:22:40You saved my life, and...
01:22:44I will be forever grateful.
01:22:49And in return, I'll give you your song for free.
01:22:52And, um, we can go our separate ways.
01:22:54We can end on a high note.
01:22:55No.
01:22:57No.
01:22:59Is that really what you want?
01:23:01To walk away from all this forever?
01:23:10There's something I have to show you.
01:23:12Something I've been trying to show you.
01:23:27That horrible night when I chose Scarlet, I only did it because I had to.
01:23:34They forced you to choose her.
01:23:36I-I...
01:23:36I'm trying to save your life, okay?
01:23:38I would never, ever, ever do that to you.
01:23:42I'd choose you a million times over.
01:23:44And I knew that I'd break your heart, and I knew that I would lose you, and I...
01:23:50But I'd rather risk that than losing your life forever.
01:23:58When I said I loved you, Dexter, I meant it.
01:24:02I don't want to be with anyone else.
01:24:04Me neither.
01:24:09You're my little muse.
01:24:13My pop star.
01:24:19Which...
01:24:20Reminds me.
01:24:23Reed Records would like to formally invite you to headline The Wild Life Festival.
01:24:29The Wild Life Festival is the biggest music stage in the world.
01:24:34You saved their CEO.
01:24:35You deserve it.
01:24:36You're the reason I sing.
01:24:38You're the reason I live.
01:24:40I don't want to song write or do any of this if I don't have you.
01:24:43You...
01:24:45You're my world, Casey.
01:24:48I know I've written a lot of songs, okay?
01:24:50I know.
01:24:52But none of them compare to how I feel.
01:24:55I don't want to be with you for just who you are, or what you have, or any of that
01:24:59stuff.
01:25:00I don't even want to sing or have this career.
01:25:01I'd give it up in a second if it meant just being with you.
01:25:05That's all I need.
01:25:08You do it together.
01:25:14I don't have a sound without you, Dexter Hayes.
01:25:17Okay.
01:25:20I want us to do this together.
01:25:24I love you.
01:25:27I love you, too.
01:25:41This is the biggest car I've ever seen in my life.
01:25:46Then we better give them one hell of a show.
01:25:50Yes, ma'am.
01:25:52Yes, ma'am.
01:26:00I wrote this song with Casey Reed,
01:26:04who is my Echo.
01:26:05But more importantly, she is undoubtedly the love of my life.
01:26:12So, I hope you enjoy.
01:26:13I love you, too.
01:26:40I remember to smile, I imagine we're way together
01:26:58This goes on, there's stuff in the stockings
01:27:05But I am still walking, you're all too
01:27:11Was the fool who I hated, now I'm recreated
01:27:16Every time I look at the moon fall
01:27:21I dream of a night that's lost forever
01:27:27Soon you'll see that it's time for you and me
01:27:34Cause the best so far, we just let on
01:27:45Every time I look in your eyes
01:27:49I forget where I am, just let on
01:27:59I dream of a night that's lost forever
01:28:02Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
01:28:08I've taken and taken, but I will be watching
01:28:14Ooh, yeah, oh, the mirror in heaven
01:28:20My heart is still beating
01:28:22Every time I remember to smile, I imagine when we're together
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