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Short Film Blind Date With My Boss
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00:00:09Hey, this is Richard Allenton. I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:14Hey, Grandpa.
00:00:18It's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe women.
00:00:24But to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date,
00:00:28that's low.
00:00:34Let's hope this one's different.
00:00:36I don't even know what to say to this guy.
00:00:39I don't know how to talk to rich people.
00:00:42Be sexy.
00:00:44Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room.
00:00:48And being sexy is easy.
00:00:50Bite your lip, push up the girls.
00:00:52It works every time.
00:00:54Wait, what girls?
00:00:55And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily.
00:01:00So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:04I don't think I can do this.
00:01:06The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech,
00:01:09the sooner I pay you for your mother's surgery.
00:01:11It's your call.
00:01:13I don't think I can do this.
00:01:15I don't think I can do this.
00:01:18I don't think I can do this.
00:01:20I don't think I can do this.
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00:01:31I don't think I can do this.
00:01:31I don't think I can do this.
00:01:32I don't think I can do this.
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00:01:34I don't think I can do this.
00:01:35I don't think I can do this.
00:01:39I don't think I can do this.
00:01:43Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:01:47Of course.
00:01:55Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:02:01You're so...
00:02:02Rich?
00:02:04Sexy?
00:02:06Frankly, yes.
00:02:08Sorry, what was her name?
00:02:12Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:14And you are?
00:02:15Blaine Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:20And this is a successful company?
00:02:23It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:26Waiter?
00:02:27Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:29You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:33Yes, of course.
00:02:34If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:02:37It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:40You want two?
00:02:42Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:44Better bring three.
00:02:46Yes, of course, right away, sir.
00:02:53And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:02:56I invest.
00:02:58In what?
00:03:00In everything.
00:03:03What am I not investing in?
00:03:06Businesses?
00:03:08Charities?
00:03:10I see.
00:03:11And you live in the city?
00:03:14The city.
00:03:16The hills.
00:03:18My yacht.
00:03:20My private island.
00:03:24I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:26You're so impressive.
00:03:29So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:32Doesn't surprise me.
00:03:34I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:41You've got a little, uh...
00:03:54Kurt?
00:03:55Kurt?
00:03:56What's my manager doing here?
00:04:02My business dinner just ended.
00:04:04The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:06Looking good.
00:04:07Amazing.
00:04:07You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:08Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:10Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:13Rose petals for business dinner?
00:04:14Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:16Ah, classic.
00:04:18All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:26I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:30You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:33Would you like to come to my place?
00:04:36I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:04:39Absolutely, darling.
00:04:46Whoa.
00:04:49Welcome to my home.
00:04:51After you.
00:05:07Oh, my.
00:05:19You like what you say?
00:05:22You're getting there, darling.
00:05:24Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:27Well, then, shall we get started?
00:05:33Uh, not so fast.
00:05:36Okay.
00:05:37A little foreplay?
00:05:39I did not think this to her at all.
00:05:41How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:05:48Looking for something?
00:05:51Oh, um...
00:05:56I should have known that was your style.
00:05:59Oh, yes, darling.
00:06:02I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:04I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:07It's usually the other way around.
00:06:13Valentina?
00:06:15Patience, darling.
00:06:16I'm building the suspense.
00:06:19Ah, I see.
00:06:21Where could it be?
00:06:23Right.
00:06:24And you say guys actually like this?
00:06:26Oh, yes.
00:06:28It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:35How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:06:42That's...
00:06:42That's new.
00:06:46The painting!
00:06:47Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:06:49Oh, uh, sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:53It looks exactly like the one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:06:59It's where I keep my safe.
00:07:01Huh.
00:07:02People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:05Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:07Oh, no, it's quite popular.
00:07:11Where do you hide your luxurious safekeepings?
00:07:16In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:20Oh, come on.
00:07:23Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:27Oh, uh, most unfortunate.
00:07:30I'm getting the utmost important business call,
00:07:33and I must take it.
00:07:34Right now?
00:07:36What?
00:07:36What about me?
00:07:39Valentina!
00:07:42Wait!
00:07:44Untie me!
00:07:49Ew.
00:07:51Really, Blaine?
00:07:53What?
00:07:54But you and your models.
00:07:57Last night was not a model.
00:07:59I was actually impressed.
00:08:02Did I hear it right?
00:08:04Blaine actually had a date he liked.
00:08:07It was fantastic.
00:08:09The other girls are so boring.
00:08:11But this one, she's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:16I must see her again.
00:08:18Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:21It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:29Grandfather, listen to him.
00:08:31He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:33I am much more qualified.
00:08:35Yeah.
00:08:37I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:08:40No, no, no, no.
00:08:42Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:08:45Right?
00:08:46Yeah, you weren't meant to be some CEO.
00:08:49No, but Blaine, Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:53Whatever.
00:08:54Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:57I have actual work to attend to.
00:09:03Yeah, yeah, thanks.
00:09:11Hello?
00:09:12How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:17To perfection.
00:09:20Charity has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:22It won't be long until he slips up,
00:09:24and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:29Brilliant.
00:09:30It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:33And the VR tech you're developing,
00:09:34it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:37Oh, yes.
00:09:38It'll be ready.
00:09:39Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:09:43Hmm.
00:09:44Hmm.
00:09:54What's he doing here?
00:09:56Speaking of girls,
00:09:57I think I know who would be perfect as your new assistant.
00:10:01Sorry.
00:10:02I'm fine.
00:10:05Ariel.
00:10:07How does he know my name?
00:10:08You dropped your badge.
00:10:16There you go.
00:10:18Thanks.
00:10:26She's amazing.
00:10:29Are you playing hide-and-seek?
00:10:31Is that where you were late?
00:10:32Can I hide next?
00:10:33No, I was dropping your mama at the hospital.
00:10:36Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:38Wait, oh my god, is she okay?
00:10:40Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:10:41She's just getting some tests done.
00:10:43Oh, thank goodness.
00:10:45Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:10:47Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:10:50Are you going to apply?
00:10:51I'm good where I am.
00:10:52But all the girls are applying.
00:10:54Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:10:56You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:10:57I think this position is yours.
00:11:08He's gorgeous.
00:11:11I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:15Attention, everyone.
00:11:17My name is Blaine, and I am the new CEO.
00:11:21I will try my best to live up to my father, but I ask for patience as I adjust to
00:11:27the new role.
00:11:28And since he is adjusting to this new role, I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:34Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:36Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:11:44All right, everyone, back to work.
00:11:53You look exactly like...
00:11:57Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:12:03Kurt described.
00:12:06Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:10There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:13This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:16When do I start?
00:12:18Perfect.
00:12:19Uh, first thing I need help with is there's this fire.
00:12:22Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:25Send it to me in an email.
00:12:29Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:32Really?
00:12:34Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:36Just click the link to connect it, so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:12:41Great.
00:12:48New number, huh?
00:12:53Hello?
00:12:54Hello, Ariel.
00:12:55This is Dr. Westphal.
00:12:56We just got your mother's results.
00:13:02It's not what we hoped.
00:13:04So we need to move quickly if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:13:09Okay, I understand.
00:13:11I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:21Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:23I just finished dinner.
00:13:25Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:27Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:29Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:30You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:32Mom, please.
00:13:33Honey, sit down.
00:13:45The doctor called?
00:13:47He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:48Hush, hush, hush.
00:13:49Hush.
00:13:50None of that talk, okay?
00:13:52Mom.
00:13:54Eat before your food gets cold.
00:13:57Okay.
00:14:04I'll be right back.
00:14:12It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:14Are you ready?
00:14:17Yeah.
00:14:20Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:22I'll make it to go.
00:14:40Oh, where am I?
00:14:44Valentina!
00:14:46Blaine!
00:14:48Darling, what is this dreadful place?
00:14:51Do you intend to have me killed?
00:14:52No, not at all.
00:14:54This place is special.
00:14:56Follow me.
00:15:09How many more are?
00:15:10We're almost there.
00:15:11Come on.
00:15:28Wow.
00:15:29Look at you.
00:15:38Would you look at that view?
00:15:41I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:15:44Just you, actually.
00:15:46I discovered this place after my father died.
00:15:50You found her died?
00:15:52Yeah.
00:15:53I've been thrown into the CEO position, and I'm a bit in over my head, so I never really
00:16:01get a chance to myself, except when I come here.
00:16:07I'm so sorry.
00:16:08I'm so sorry.
00:16:14My mom is sick.
00:16:19She needs experimental surgery, so I know it feels to want to get away.
00:16:29Yeah.
00:16:32I'm used to getting everything, but this is one thing that money can't buy.
00:16:39I'm so sorry about your mom.
00:16:41Thanks.
00:16:44She's all I've got.
00:16:47I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:58Hey, who's out here?
00:17:04What's happening?
00:17:06Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:08What?
00:17:08Run.
00:17:17Hey!
00:17:26What was that?
00:17:28That was fun.
00:17:29Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:32No.
00:17:33I suppose not.
00:17:36I haven't felt this way in a really long time.
00:17:40I feel like...
00:17:42But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:17:47I'd love to.
00:17:52Well, well, well.
00:17:55Martina, what are you doing here?
00:17:57Hmph.
00:17:58I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:02Had to see it for myself.
00:18:04Well, that blind date went so well the other night, it got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:10Is that so?
00:18:12Is that so?
00:18:12Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:14That's right.
00:18:16Wow.
00:18:17What's she like?
00:18:18She's funny.
00:18:19Mysterious.
00:18:21Confident.
00:18:22Hardworking.
00:18:23Yeah.
00:18:26Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington, is this about time?
00:18:28No, not at all.
00:18:29My sister just came to visit.
00:18:31Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:18:35Martina, nice to meet you.
00:18:36Likewise.
00:18:37Glad to see my brother as someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:42Don't you worry.
00:18:43I got this.
00:18:44Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati, I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI
00:18:48tech that we need.
00:18:49I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati, and don't you worry.
00:18:53I've got the codes right here on this drive, and I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:11Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:13I have wasted enough time.
00:19:17Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:19Get it.
00:19:22Get it.
00:19:29All right, where's that drive?
00:19:36Are you kidding?
00:19:37There's nothing in here.
00:19:52They're coming in.
00:19:53Crap.
00:19:54How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of wine?
00:19:57It's a whiskey.
00:19:58You don't twist my arm.
00:20:00You don't twist my arm.
00:20:03No, no, no.
00:20:10Oh, yeah.
00:20:15Sarah?
00:20:16Cheers.
00:20:17Don't you guys have that meeting with China right now?
00:20:22Right.
00:20:22Right.
00:20:23Right.
00:20:23After that.
00:20:24Yeah.
00:20:33That was close.
00:20:40Hey, girlfriend.
00:20:42Can I ask your advice on something?
00:20:44Sure.
00:20:44What's going on?
00:20:45So, I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:20:49Aren't we all?
00:20:50So, she has a crush on her boss, and she doesn't know what to do about it because of the
00:20:54whole
00:20:54workplace relationship thing.
00:20:56How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:20:58Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:00But he deserves to know, though, right?
00:21:02You're going to tell him?
00:21:03I mean, I don't know, because what if I tell Kurt I like him, and he doesn't like me, and
00:21:07then it's so totally awkward, and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:12Wait, you like Kurt?
00:21:14I gotta go.
00:21:16Wait, uh, ring, ring.
00:21:17Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:20Ring, ring.
00:21:21Ring, ring.
00:21:22Ring, ring.
00:21:24Ring, ring.
00:21:26Ariel.
00:21:28Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:29I need your personal help.
00:21:31Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:41I'm your personal assistant.
00:21:43I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:21:46Wow, really?
00:21:47Um, I mean, yeah.
00:21:50First girlfriend, first gift.
00:21:52Checks out.
00:21:53So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:09Oh, my God, I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:12Sorry?
00:22:14Uh, your girlfriend's going to be wearing that?
00:22:17Yeah.
00:22:18It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:19Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:22:22Do you think she'll like it?
00:22:25Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:28What are her tastes?
00:22:31Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:22:36The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:22:43I see.
00:22:45So, keep that in mind.
00:22:49Option two...
00:22:53And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:22:55Yeah.
00:22:56This is big in Europe.
00:22:58Between you and me, I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:00Mm-hmm.
00:23:01I see.
00:23:02Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:07Hmm.
00:23:08Modest?
00:23:09Yeah.
00:23:10That seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:14With the rich folk, at least.
00:23:17You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:23:26Aha!
00:23:30What do you think?
00:23:32I think she'd really like that.
00:23:40Can I have a margarita?
00:23:43You can't be serious, darling.
00:23:46She'll have a friend 75 with Konya.
00:23:49Flora, what are you doing here?
00:23:51Making sure you look the part.
00:23:53You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:23:56Yes, more than anything.
00:23:58Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:01We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:04Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery.
00:24:07But until then, we're in this together.
00:24:10Yes?
00:24:11Yeah.
00:24:13Excellent.
00:24:14Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:17Make him even more vulnerable and get him to tell me where the code is.
00:24:21And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:24:23Um, be nice?
00:24:29What?
00:24:31Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:24:35No.
00:24:36A man like Blaine Ellington is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:24:42Drinking with him.
00:24:44And going to bed with him.
00:24:47Right.
00:24:49I can do that.
00:24:51I hope so, because he's coming this way.
00:24:56Get the code soon, honey.
00:24:59For your mother.
00:25:01Okay.
00:25:03Oh!
00:25:05And darling, have fun.
00:25:10All right.
00:25:13Valentina.
00:25:15How are you?
00:25:17Wonderful, love.
00:25:18I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:20Is that so?
00:25:22Indeed.
00:25:23I was so distracted.
00:25:26It affected my croquet score.
00:25:28Oh, no.
00:25:29Distracted over little old me.
00:25:30Yes.
00:25:31I simply must know everything about you.
00:25:35Well, what would you like to know?
00:25:38Everything.
00:25:39Well, I don't know about everything.
00:25:41It might take some time for me to open up.
00:25:44Well, maybe after a few drinks.
00:25:48Only if you can keep up.
00:25:50See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:25:54Oh, no.
00:25:56Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:17You know, my sister is implying today that I should tell someone where my new AI code
00:26:23is because I forget stuff and...
00:26:28Are you forgetful?
00:26:30I mean, yeah.
00:26:32Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:26:36Really?
00:26:38Yeah.
00:26:39It cost me $10,000 just to get them re-keyed.
00:26:43Which is why I should probably tell someone in case I do forget.
00:26:49So, maybe I should tell you because you're so awesome and trustworthy.
00:26:55Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:26:58I'll tell you.
00:26:59But first...
00:27:02Boop.
00:27:05I'm gonna hit the men's room.
00:27:07Oh, shit.
00:27:11This is it.
00:27:12All I need to do is ask him where the code is and my mission is over.
00:27:17Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:18Ariel?
00:27:20Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:25I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:27I don't know this...
00:27:29Ariel.
00:27:30No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:32You are definitely Ariel.
00:27:35But what are you doing in a place like this?
00:27:38You're a whore.
00:27:40Fine.
00:27:41Please just leave, Max.
00:27:43It's Maximilian now.
00:27:45Because I'm Max and I make millions.
00:27:48Whatever.
00:27:49Please.
00:27:50I'm begging you.
00:27:51Look at you.
00:27:52You look so much better.
00:27:55You look...
00:27:56What's that word?
00:27:58Rich?
00:27:59Please.
00:28:00I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately,
00:28:02but I've become very rich.
00:28:05Yes.
00:28:06You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:08I had to block your number.
00:28:09Oh.
00:28:10Yeah, that's right.
00:28:11Please, I'll do whatever you want, okay?
00:28:13I just...
00:28:15How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:19You know, Ariel, sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:28:24This isn't happening.
00:28:25Do you not remember when we'd go and get Taco Tuesday at that Mexican restaurant
00:28:30and eat unlimited discount tacos?
00:28:33Listen, I don't bury...
00:28:36Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:38Yes, he does.
00:28:39A situationship at best.
00:28:41Let go, Max.
00:28:43Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:46Get off her!
00:28:49Blaine Ellington?
00:28:50Max Fletcher.
00:28:52Maximilian?
00:28:53What are you doing with that peasant?
00:28:55That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:28:57Blaine Ellington, getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:15This isn't over.
00:29:20Come on, Regina.
00:29:25Just stay away from my man, skink.
00:29:29He's actually trying to.
00:29:32Are you okay?
00:29:34Yeah, I think so.
00:29:36We gotta get out of here.
00:29:38This isn't good.
00:29:47Care to explain this?
00:29:49I assume the article does a good job.
00:29:53Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:29:58What are you, a child?
00:30:00I'm not a child, but he started it.
00:30:02Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:05Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:10I was out with my girlfriend trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:14No, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:17The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:20You know, maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:30:24Maybe you're too much of a risk, even though you say you've settled down.
00:30:28Either way, I just hope all this boils over next time we talk.
00:30:34What would your father think?
00:30:52And the easy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:30:56What is that?
00:30:57Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:30:59It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:02What are you doing here?
00:31:03You don't want any of this.
00:31:05You don't know what I want.
00:31:08Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:10What does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:13She's not a bimbo.
00:31:16Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:19Treat her like...
00:31:20Dad treated Mom.
00:31:25How do you mean?
00:31:28Bring her completely into your life.
00:31:30Let her know everything about you.
00:31:33I'm trying to.
00:31:34Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:31:37Okay, share more.
00:31:39Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:31:43I will.
00:31:44I'm gonna get close to this woman.
00:31:46You'll see.
00:31:48And you will be like two lovely berries molded onto one stem.
00:31:54Shakespeare.
00:31:56Yeah?
00:31:57Ow.
00:32:08Martina, how are you?
00:32:11How am I?
00:32:13Yeah, how are you?
00:32:15I am annoyed.
00:32:16Time is running out, understand?
00:32:18Mm-hmm.
00:32:18We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:21But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:25Wait.
00:32:27Oh my God, do you have feelings for him?
00:32:29What?
00:32:30No.
00:32:31I hope not.
00:32:32Because you have four days to get that code?
00:32:35Or you can say bye to Mommy.
00:32:38Other than that...
00:32:39I am fine.
00:32:41Thanks for asking.
00:32:43Thanks for asking.
00:32:53Happy hump day, bestie!
00:32:56It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:32:58Oh, right!
00:32:59Hey, how's your guy trouble coming?
00:33:01Better.
00:33:03And worse.
00:33:04That sounds super complicated.
00:33:07You have no idea.
00:33:08Hey, I'm in.
00:33:10Can you come in here?
00:33:11I'll be right there.
00:33:12Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:15Good thing.
00:33:22You have the file for the new China branch?
00:33:25Yeah.
00:33:34Long night.
00:33:37You know what?
00:33:40Let's forget about the file.
00:33:51Let's just close our eyes for, um, ten minutes.
00:34:03That's an order.
00:34:05Okay.
00:34:07Okay.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:14This is nice.
00:34:16Yeah.
00:34:19This should be, like, an everyday thing.
00:34:23Mm-hmm.
00:34:26Good morning!
00:34:28Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:34:29Let's get it!
00:34:30Woo!
00:34:31Oh, Hannah!
00:34:37Well, I guess that's over.
00:34:41Um.
00:34:42Well, everything should be there.
00:34:46I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:50Oh?
00:34:50Why?
00:34:51Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:56Oh, my.
00:34:58That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:34:59Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:03I can imagine.
00:35:04Yeah, I just...
00:35:06I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:12You should just talk to her.
00:35:13And be honest.
00:35:15Yeah.
00:35:16I'm gonna call her.
00:35:18What?
00:35:21Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:23Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:26Yeah.
00:35:27Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:35:31Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:34Uh...
00:35:35Yeah.
00:35:36I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:35:38Oh, God, she makes me so nervous.
00:35:40What?
00:35:40I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:43Shit, shit, shit.
00:35:44Uh-oh.
00:35:46Uh-oh.
00:35:48Think, Ariel, think.
00:35:50Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:52Uh, bathroom!
00:35:53True!
00:36:00Hello, darling.
00:36:01Hey, Valentina.
00:36:04How are you?
00:36:06Thriving, my dear.
00:36:08How are you feeling?
00:36:10A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:13You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:15I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh, I was worried.
00:36:31No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:36Uh, I wanted to know if, uh, I get to see you again.
00:36:40You will.
00:36:42Very soon.
00:36:49Uh, sorry.
00:36:52Can I help you?
00:36:54I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It kind of sounded like...
00:36:56Uh, sorry.
00:36:58Eduardo is calling me for my hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:04Okay, uh, sure.
00:37:06See you.
00:37:07Ta-ta!
00:37:08Ta-ta!
00:37:13Community theater.
00:37:16Hmm.
00:37:17Character.
00:37:18I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20We're a mystery.
00:37:23I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:26I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:36I'm not in the theater.
00:37:39I'm not in the theater.
00:37:45Mom, I'm home.
00:37:47Hi, honey.
00:37:48How was your day?
00:37:51It was not boring.
00:37:55How was yours?
00:37:57It was wonderful.
00:37:59I did laundry, watched some soaps.
00:38:03Um, what are you cooking?
00:38:04I told you I was gonna cook tonight.
00:38:07Well, you weren't home yet, and I wanted to go ahead and get started so your co-worker could have
00:38:11some, too.
00:38:12My co-worker?
00:38:15Hello, darling.
00:38:23Flora.
00:38:24What are you doing here?
00:38:26I was going to call you about a few work questions, but I was, uh, in the neighborhood and thought
00:38:33I'd drop in.
00:38:35Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion.
00:38:38You didn't say anything about a job promotion?
00:38:41I guess it slipped my mind.
00:38:44Well, you two don't mind me.
00:38:46Go ahead and have your work talk, and I'll be ready soon.
00:38:49Ahem.
00:39:00What are you doing here?
00:39:02Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:05I, um, I got close to finding out where he hit the drive, but I don't know.
00:39:10But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:13I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:16Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:20You are not getting attached.
00:39:22What?
00:39:23No.
00:39:23Of course not.
00:39:25Good.
00:39:25I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:39:31Dinner's ready.
00:39:33Deeply sorry, darling.
00:39:35Urgent business.
00:39:36Must be taking off.
00:39:37Oh, um, okay.
00:39:39Well, it was nice meeting you.
00:39:41You too, darling.
00:39:46Tick tock.
00:39:59All right, I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:04Any ideas?
00:40:07Inner rehab.
00:40:08Too tacky.
00:40:10Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:12Mm, too obvious.
00:40:15Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:19Too cringe.
00:40:24Adopt an orphan.
00:40:25Now that is something.
00:40:27Ariel, how good are you at raising kids?
00:40:29Um, let's think of other options.
00:40:34What about a charity ball?
00:40:37Yes, that's it.
00:40:38That's the one.
00:40:39I like that.
00:40:40I like it a lot.
00:40:42Isn't she good?
00:40:43Phenomenal.
00:40:45Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant.
00:40:48So, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:40:51Got it.
00:40:52Wait.
00:40:52What charity would it be for?
00:40:55How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:40:58I'd love that.
00:40:59Let's get it rolling.
00:41:01I'll start right away.
00:41:02Ariel, you've become an integral part of our company, and I want to have you seated at
00:41:09our VIP table.
00:41:10Oh, my gosh.
00:41:11I'm honored.
00:41:12Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend Valentina, and you.
00:41:17Good job, Ariel.
00:41:24Let's see how it looks.
00:41:26Come out.
00:41:30It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:34Wow.
00:41:35Stunning.
00:41:40Next, I'll have to get you a dress.
00:41:42A dress?
00:41:44What's the occasion?
00:41:46Well, I'm hosting this charity ball, and I would love for you to be my date.
00:41:52I love a good ball, but I must check my schedule, darling.
00:41:59Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:42:03My new AI tech is going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:07Ah, yes.
00:42:10We got interrupted.
00:42:11You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:14What were you going to say?
00:42:17It's not really that necessary.
00:42:21You don't trust me?
00:42:23I do.
00:42:24This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO, and I just want it to go well.
00:42:31But I thought I was special.
00:42:34You are.
00:42:35I just...
00:42:36Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:42:40Wait.
00:42:45So you do trust me?
00:42:47Mm-hmm.
00:42:57So Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:43:02Mm-hmm.
00:43:05Where is it?
00:43:07It's here.
00:43:08In the mansion.
00:43:28It's...
00:43:29It's...
00:43:32It's...
00:43:33It's...
00:43:34It's...
00:43:36Yeah.
00:43:40Now?
00:43:43Okay.
00:43:45I'll be there.
00:43:49No, I don't know.
00:43:52Where are you going, darling?
00:43:55They need me to be on this call with China, so...
00:43:58I have to leave.
00:43:59You have to leave right now, darling?
00:44:02Yeah.
00:44:03Now.
00:44:04I'm sorry.
00:44:06Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:09Yeah.
00:44:13Martina.
00:44:13Martina was right about you.
00:44:15I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:18I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:48I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
00:44:48Did you get it?
00:44:50The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:53Excellent, darling.
00:44:54Excellent.
00:45:20What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:22Or should I say...
00:45:24Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:26You wouldn't understand.
00:45:28Oh, I understand.
00:45:30You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:34No, I'm not.
00:45:36You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hotshot boyfriend who you really are.
00:45:42It's only the right thing to do.
00:45:46Please don't.
00:45:47You don't know what I'm doing.
00:45:48Oh, you lose your job?
00:45:50Your reputation?
00:45:52Well, once word gets out, nobody will want you.
00:45:56What do you want, Max?
00:45:58I just want a little an arrangement.
00:46:02I'd rather not.
00:46:03Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:09Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:12Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:15I want to destroy you.
00:46:18You have 24 hours to end this charade on your own.
00:46:23If by tomorrow, I see little Valentina Kingsley running around town, I'll do it for you.
00:46:46You seem extra happy today.
00:46:50I feel like Valentina and I, we got on a whole nother level last night.
00:46:54Wow, that's awesome, man.
00:46:56I'm so happy for you.
00:46:58Hi, Mr. Ellington.
00:46:59Hi, Kurt.
00:47:00Hi, Anna.
00:47:01Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:47:05Kurt?
00:47:07Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:12Hi, Ariel.
00:47:14You all right?
00:47:16Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:19I actually had an idea about the Cherry Bowl.
00:47:23Well, we keep reaching out to all of these extravagant venues for their availability.
00:47:28I was thinking we could host it ourselves.
00:47:31Where?
00:47:33I was thinking your house.
00:47:39Uh, I don't really like having people over at my house.
00:47:44Well, if we hosted ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:47:50And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:47:53Yeah, that makes sense.
00:47:55Okay.
00:47:57Let's do it.
00:47:58Great.
00:47:58I'll send out the invitations.
00:48:03She really knows his company inside and out.
00:48:07What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:10What do you want to know?
00:48:25Here you go, Mom.
00:48:27I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake for the movie.
00:48:30I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:31That's okay.
00:48:32We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:35Sweetie, you should be going out with your friends on a Saturday night.
00:48:39Mom, you are my friend.
00:48:41People your age, who you can be out dancing with, flirting with boys.
00:48:48I actually kind of have met this one boy.
00:48:51What?
00:48:52What's he like?
00:48:54It's complicated.
00:48:56Honey, you just need to follow your heart.
00:49:00Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:49:10Sweetie, I'm fine.
00:49:12I just need some rest.
00:49:19I'm fine.
00:49:34And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:49:38Ugh, I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:49:41I guess I'll just picture everyone wearing their underwear and I'll be fine, right?
00:49:45I always thought that was a little pervy, but I promise you're going to be amazing.
00:49:53Thank you so much for helping with this.
00:49:56This charity ball idea was genius.
00:49:59I need to make it up to you at some point.
00:50:02I was just doing my job, Mr. Ellington.
00:50:08Well, I should get going.
00:50:10Wait, um, I should probably call Valentina, right?
00:50:14Make sure the dress fits.
00:50:17I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:19All right.
00:50:20Good night.
00:50:34Hello, darling.
00:50:36I just wanted to make sure the dress fit.
00:50:39It's perfect.
00:50:40I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
00:50:43I can't wait either, darling.
00:50:46Good night.
00:50:49Good night.
00:51:07Ariel, this place looks amazing.
00:51:11Thanks, Kurt.
00:51:11You're looking sharp.
00:51:14Oh, yeah.
00:51:14Well, gotta dress to impress.
00:51:16No?
00:51:18Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:20Nah.
00:51:22Listen, random.
00:51:24Does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:28I don't think so.
00:51:30Do you like her?
00:51:32No.
00:51:33No.
00:51:34No.
00:51:34No.
00:51:35No.
00:51:35I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.
00:51:39Yeah.
00:51:41We need more balloons in the dining room.
00:51:46Oh.
00:51:47You're still here.
00:51:49Yeah.
00:51:50Uh, listen.
00:51:52If someone were to ask Hannah to dance,
00:51:57what do you think the chances are that she would say yes?
00:52:01Probably good.
00:52:03Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:52:05No.
00:52:06No.
00:52:07No, no, no, no, no.
00:52:07No, I'm just, um, a fan of, of wild, hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:14That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:16Mm-hmm.
00:52:17Okay.
00:52:19Yep.
00:52:21Um, well, I'm, I'm going to go help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:29So I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:33I will see you later.
00:52:35All right.
00:52:35See ya.
00:52:37And you must be Ariel.
00:52:43Yes.
00:52:44Hi.
00:52:46Hmm.
00:52:47You know, my grandson has spoken very fondly of you.
00:52:50He has?
00:52:51Oh, yes, yes.
00:52:52In fact, he says that, well, this whole thing was your idea.
00:52:57I suppose so.
00:53:00I suppose so.
00:53:00Wonderful.
00:53:01Kind of reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done if he were in Blaine's situation.
00:53:07Wow, that's such an honor.
00:53:10I heard he was a great man.
00:53:12He was a great man.
00:53:16Martina, have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:19Yes, briefly.
00:53:21Yes, briefly.
00:53:21She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:25Yes, she has.
00:53:26In fact, I can see her playing a bigger role at Ellington, if she keeps it up.
00:53:33Why wait?
00:53:34She could be a part of something huge tonight.
00:53:36Really?
00:53:37I think so.
00:53:39Don't you, Ariel?
00:53:41Uh, mm-hmm.
00:53:43Amazing.
00:53:46Well, I can't wait.
00:53:50Me either.
00:53:53Me either.
00:54:33No, I don't think so.
00:54:42About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:54:45Um, no, no, I don't think so.
00:54:49In fact.
00:54:50What?
00:54:52Nothing.
00:54:53It's ridiculous.
00:54:55I better say hi to those guests, but if you could find her for me, that would be great.
00:55:00I'll get right on that.
00:55:03Bye.
00:55:11Just go out there and hype Blaine up so he can deliver his speech.
00:55:15Then we're back to finding the drive.
00:55:18Okay.
00:55:20He can do this.
00:55:23Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:26Uh, he must be mistaken, love.
00:55:29I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:33Yeah, okay.
00:55:35Ariel.
00:55:37No, seriously.
00:55:38My name is Valentina Kingsley, and I'm a very wealthy socialite.
00:55:43Oh, I get it.
00:55:44It's like one of those improv games or something.
00:55:48No, no, no, no game.
00:55:50My name is who should I be.
00:55:53Just be yourself.
00:55:55So, I'm the Queen of England.
00:55:59You can really tell it's me?
00:56:01Well, yeah, but, I mean, I can be very observant.
00:56:06Really?
00:56:07Mm-hmm.
00:56:08Okay, well, Hannah, it's very important that this stays between us.
00:56:12Okay.
00:56:13Can I ask why?
00:56:15Well, it's really complicated.
00:56:17Um, but you have to promise me you won't tell anybody about this.
00:56:22Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:25Yeah, sure.
00:56:26Aw.
00:56:27Well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:34Yeah, thanks.
00:56:35I'm gonna need it.
00:56:51I'm gonna need it.
00:56:58Ah, there you are, darling.
00:57:00Valentina, I'm so glad to see you.
00:57:02Look at this place.
00:57:04I haven't seen a ball as elegant as this since the King of Spain's birthday.
00:57:08I'm glad it lives up to your approval.
00:57:10Of course.
00:57:11You're doing a speech, I see.
00:57:13Well, I'm not much of a speech giver.
00:57:16They're gonna eat you up, darling.
00:57:19You make me feel so confident.
00:57:21I need to be looking at you when I give my speech.
00:57:30Of course.
00:57:32Okay, perfect.
00:57:34Well, I saw a fellow philanthropist outside.
00:57:37I must go speak with her.
00:57:38Uh, Valentina, I was thinking maybe tonight I could show you the AI code.
00:57:47Yes, I would love to see what you've been working on.
00:57:50Great.
00:57:52Where would this be taking place?
00:57:53In the study, or?
00:57:56Upstairs, hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:58:00Ah, I see.
00:58:02You actually inspired my security team to create a new hiding space for it.
00:58:09What the heck did I say?
00:58:11I'll give you a hint.
00:58:13If you were to look for it, you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
00:58:19I'll let you get back to socializing.
00:58:23Good luck, darling.
00:58:49Excuse me.
00:58:50What are you doing in here?
00:58:53You look lost.
00:58:56I am, darling.
00:58:57I am lost.
00:58:59I've been to a lot of mansions, but this one is big.
00:59:04Grandfather?
00:59:05Yes?
00:59:05This is Valentina Kingsley, Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:11Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:12From the front page of the Times, yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:16I hope it was all good things.
00:59:19Well, I haven't seen him smile quite as much as he does now since his father passed.
00:59:26And I trust that Blaine is treating you respectfully, like a lady.
00:59:32He is.
00:59:34Well, it was a good thing that we were up here to find you.
00:59:36If it had been during Blaine's speech, no one would know you're here.
00:59:42Right.
00:59:43Good thing.
00:59:46Shall we return to the party?
00:59:48Yes, we shall.
00:59:50Very nice meeting you, Miss Kingsley.
00:59:53You too, sir.
01:00:14You seem quiet.
01:00:16Is everything all right?
01:00:17Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:20Hey, Valentina.
01:00:22I have a girl question for you.
01:00:28Oh, my God.
01:00:29For the love of God.
01:00:30You clearly have a crush on Hannah.
01:00:32Just ask her to dance.
01:00:33You just met me.
01:00:35You can already tell.
01:00:36Yes.
01:00:38You read me like a book.
01:00:40I see what Blaine sees in you.
01:00:41You're really inquisitive.
01:00:43In fact, I'll go butter her up for you.
01:00:46Would you?
01:00:47That would be great.
01:00:50Dude.
01:00:55Hannah, I need a favor.
01:00:56Anything.
01:00:57When Blaine is giving his speech, I'm going to step away.
01:01:01If anyone asks, I'm not feeling well.
01:01:03And Ariel is going to help Valentina get some medicine.
01:01:08Got it.
01:01:10Oh, and Kurt's going to ask you to dance.
01:01:13Really?
01:01:15Sorry.
01:01:16When?
01:01:17Tonight.
01:01:19Oh, right.
01:01:19It's a ball.
01:01:20Yeah.
01:01:33It's time, brother.
01:01:34You ready?
01:01:35As ready as I'll ever be.
01:01:41Thank you for coming tonight.
01:01:44It means a lot.
01:01:46Of course.
01:01:47You're going to be amazing.
01:01:55Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you all so much for coming out here tonight.
01:02:00It is my great honor and privilege to introduce my good friend, your CEO of Ellington Incorporated,
01:02:08Mr. Blaine Ellington.
01:02:15Good evening, everyone.
01:02:17I want to, before we get started, thank two people who, without their help, none of this
01:02:24would have happened tonight.
01:02:25My assistant Ariel and my girlfriend, Valentina.
01:02:32I'm not sure where they are right now, but I want to thank them for having my back.
01:02:43Hi, Anna.
01:02:45Oh, hi.
01:02:47You haven't seen Valentina around, have you?
01:02:50I wanted to try to find her so she can watch Blaine's speech.
01:02:53Valentina is sick, and Ariel was helping her get medicine.
01:02:59Oh, okay.
01:03:02Um, you look, you look really pretty, by the way.
01:03:06Thanks.
01:03:08You look really pretty, too.
01:03:31All right, time to find this code.
01:03:53Blaine mentioned something I said?
01:03:55The heck did I say?
01:04:00It's the paintings.
01:04:16So, tonight, I'm pledging $10 million to help research cures for illnesses and disorders
01:04:24unknown.
01:04:25Thank you all for coming.
01:04:27I hope to see you on the dance floor.
01:04:49I'm sorry, Mom.
01:04:51I failed you.
01:04:56I'm sorry, Mom.
01:05:23I'll give you a hint.
01:05:24If you were to look for it, you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
01:05:32He wasn't talking about the painting.
01:05:36He was talking about me.
01:05:54He was talking about me.
01:06:31I don't know.
01:06:46What could the numbers be?
01:06:48It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:18I've got the code.
01:07:20Excellent, darling.
01:07:21I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:23Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:28Flora?
01:07:32What are you doing here?
01:07:35I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:07:38Just like you, apparently.
01:07:41The code, darling.
01:07:48The future.
01:07:50In the palm of my hand.
01:07:53I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:07:57Lane's a good man.
01:08:00You're awful.
01:08:01He's rich, darling.
01:08:02He'll get over it.
01:08:04My mom.
01:08:05And her surgery.
01:08:07I've been accused of many things.
01:08:10But I always keep my word.
01:08:13Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:15You deserve it, darling.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:44Hi, darling.
01:08:45There you are.
01:08:47How are you feeling?
01:08:48Stronger than the rains in the Amazon, darling.
01:08:51Excellent.
01:08:52Care to dance?
01:08:54Certainly.
01:08:57Well, well.
01:08:59Well.
01:09:01Well.
01:09:03Look at the happy couple.
01:09:09How did you get in?
01:09:11Oh, I have my ways.
01:09:12We lied about our names on the guest list.
01:09:16Anyway.
01:09:19I just came here to congratulate you on your little events.
01:09:24You need to leave.
01:09:25Actually, I don't think I do.
01:09:27Because I don't think you know who your little girlfriend is.
01:09:31She's Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:33No.
01:09:34No.
01:09:35There is no Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:38What?
01:09:39If only your little assistant had assisted you in researching her.
01:09:45You know, it's funny.
01:09:46I haven't actually seen her all night.
01:09:50Lane, don't listen to him.
01:09:52What is he talking about?
01:09:54Yeah, she may have fooled everyone in here.
01:09:59But an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt.
01:10:14Ariel?
01:10:25This whole time, you've been Valentina?
01:10:28That's right.
01:10:29this whole time you pretended to care about me but you're just a liar and worse she's poor
01:10:40why yes ariel but why i'm so sorry ariel ariel wait how embarrassing
01:10:54you know i looked into you you're in so much debt that it's surprising that you can even rent
01:11:01the lambo that you drove here how preposterous if anybody looks into that it will be a complete
01:11:07waste of time ew you're poor regina
01:11:19you're my hero thanks sometimes i just gotta tell him you know
01:11:37what are you smiling about i mean come on this proves it right
01:11:43he's a joke no he is your brother martina he's a liability richard and you are giving him the
01:11:51company with the luxury of not having to deal with this shit show because you won't be alive
01:11:55much longer oh well don't bet on that you know you've got a lot of nerve talking to me like
01:12:01this
01:12:01kid you've got a lot of nerve letting this ship go down when the lifeboat is right in front of
01:12:07you
01:12:08i should be running this company or is this what success looks like to you
01:12:18look i i'm not poor i don't want to hear it i do not want to hear it you lied
01:12:24to me not only did you
01:12:25lie to me but you embarrassed me that is fair
01:12:34regina
01:12:56that was a disaster
01:13:02i just don't understand why would she go through all that i don't know but these scandals
01:13:12are exhausting yeah i don't think i'll be dating anytime soon
01:13:23right i got a lot to think about what do you mean i mean we may have to take the
01:13:30company in a
01:13:30complete different direction if we're going to gain back the public's trust
01:13:35you can't be serious
01:13:41something better happen soon or i guess much worse
01:13:47did she want anything from you i don't know martina nothing valuable martina i said i don't
01:14:17know
01:14:18no
01:14:26Ariel. Baby. Oh, you look like you had a rough night. It was a disaster, really. I feel awful.
01:14:38Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, baby. Thanks, Mom.
01:14:44Well, I have something to tell you. Dr. Westfall called. Are you okay? What's going on?
01:14:53He said that anonymous donor sent in the funds for me to have my operation. What? I'm scheduled
01:15:00for surgery on Tuesday. Oh, my God. Mom. Mom, I'm so happy. I think this calls for my famous
01:15:11chocolate cake. I agree.
01:15:47It's time to celebrate. To the future, darling.
01:16:00Drink. You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:07There it is. Doesn't our little prize look nice? People walk in and out of my office having
01:16:16no idea what's in the room with them. Of course, I won't be able to enjoy too much longer since
01:16:22my programmer is going to pick it up tonight. I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:28To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to do bold things. Break the rules a little.
01:16:36I guess. Ask any CEO and they'll agree, including your little boy toy.
01:16:44Blaine would never do anything like that. Well, anyway, speaking of money, let's get that surgery
01:16:51paid for, shall we? What? All I need is your wiring info and I can send it on over. I
01:16:58trust that the
01:17:00original estimate hasn't changed. I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:07No, that's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:13Darling.
01:17:38All right. One more drink and we'll start packing up my things.
01:17:42Thanks. Deal. One more.
01:17:51Anna.
01:17:51Hi, Mr. Ellington. May I come in?
01:17:53Sure. Come on in.
01:17:55Hi, cutie.
01:18:00Care for a drink?
01:18:01Oh, no. I stopped drinking on the job ages ago.
01:18:04Wait, what was that?
01:18:05Mr. Ellington, I have a delivery for you.
01:18:08From who?
01:18:09Ariel.
01:18:16I don't want it. Take it back.
01:18:18She said you might say that, but she said that it was very, very important.
01:18:23How important?
01:18:26I don't know, but she did say that it was something so important that she only trusted
01:18:31me to deliver it, so it must be a big deal.
01:18:48Oh, my God.
01:18:50Oh, my God.
01:18:51Ew, what's happening?
01:18:53What's going on? What does this mean?
01:19:12Oh, Flora?
01:19:13Yes, darling?
01:19:15Your appointment had to leave early.
01:19:16I asked if they wanted to schedule, but they said no.
01:19:19Oh, I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today.
01:19:22What was the name?
01:19:26Valentina Kingsley?
01:19:47You're rich.
01:19:48You'll get over it, darling.
01:20:05Oh, what's going on?
01:20:07What does this mean?
01:20:12Thank you for everything.
01:20:19Hannah, did you want to help me with that, uh, that one, the thing?
01:20:23Yes, yes, let's, uh, let's do that.
01:20:30Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:38Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this, but it's time, but it's time to celebrate.
01:21:00Oh, you are going to regret this.
01:21:07I promise you that.
01:21:13Jeez, what did you do?
01:21:15I don't know, girl, but the way she wears that dress, she can step on me any day.
01:21:23See, I knew you could do it.
01:21:27You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:41Dr. Westfall.
01:21:43Oh, hi, Ariel.
01:21:44Is surgery over?
01:21:45How did it go?
01:21:46Yes, we just finished.
01:21:47Um, there were complications.
01:21:49Yes, but we were able to work through them, and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:21:55Really?
01:21:56Yeah, really, yes.
01:21:58In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:00She's going to need to rest for a few hours, but when she wakes up, she's going to feel better
01:22:04than she has in a long time.
01:22:06I can't thank you enough.
01:22:07I'm happy to help.
01:22:08I'm happy to help.
01:22:48Come in, come in.
01:22:52Welcome.
01:22:57Ariel.
01:22:59Mom, when you were just laying out of bed, the doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:03I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window, and I got kind of excited.
01:23:11Are you hungry?
01:23:12Thirsty?
01:23:13No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:15Oh, thank you.
01:23:16Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:18Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:22Oh, of course.
01:23:24Um, I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:23:35I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:37I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:23:43And you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:23:47Thank you for everything.
01:23:51I don't even know where to start.
01:23:55I'm not looking for an apology.
01:23:59You're not?
01:24:00No.
01:24:01See, I'm still CEO, and I need an assistant.
01:24:06And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:11I accept.
01:24:13And, uh, you're still looking for a girlfriend?
01:24:21Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:26Okay.
01:24:38I love you, Valentina.
01:24:40I, I mean, Ariel.
01:24:43That's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:47There aren't any starry rooftop views here.
01:24:50But this is my special place.
01:24:54It's even better.
01:24:56It's even better.
01:25:05It's even better.
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