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Short Film Blind Date With My Boss
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00:00:09hey this is richard allinson 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
00:00:29that's what i hope this one's different i don't even know what to say to this guy
00:00:39we don't know how to talk to rich people be sexy darling just act better than everyone else in the
00:00:47room and being sexy is easy bite your lip push up the girls it works every time wait but what
00:00:55what girls and don't forget these rich men get bored easily so challenge them be bold and put
00:01:02them on the spot i don't think i can do this the sooner you steal the code for ellington's new
00:01:08ai tech the sooner i pay you for your mother's surgery it's your call
00:01:14you
00:01:15you
00:01:15you
00:01:15you
00:01:15you
00:01:45Be 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?
00:02:13Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:14And you are?
00:02:15Blaine Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:20And this is a successful company?
00:02:23Not 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.
00:02:36Uh, it's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:40You want two?
00:02:42Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:45Better 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.
00:03:21My private island.
00:03:24I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:26You're so impressive.
00:03:29So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:32It doesn't surprise me.
00:03:34I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:41Um, you've got a little, uh...
00:03:54Kurt?
00:03:55Kurt?
00:03:56What's my manager doing here?
00:04:00Blaine!
00:04:03My 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.
00:04:13Girls' 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.
00:04:47Whoa.
00:04:49Welcome to my home.
00:04:52After you.
00:05:07Oh, my.
00:05:19You like what you see?
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?
00:05:31Uh, now that's so fast.
00:05:36Okay, a little foreplay?
00:05:39I did not think this through at all.
00:05:41How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to pluck my face off?
00:05:48Looking for something?
00:05:51Oh, um...
00:05:54Ah.
00:05:56I should have known that was your style.
00:05:59Oh, yes, darling.
00:06:02Ugh.
00:06:02I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:05I'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.
00:06:17I'm...
00:06:17building the suspense.
00:06:19Ah, I see.
00:06:21Where could it be?
00:06:23Right.
00:06:24And...
00:06:25You say guys actually like this?
00:06:27Oh, 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...
00:06:51Sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:53It looks exactly like...
00:06:55The 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?
00:07:06Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:07Oh, no.
00:07:09It's quite popular.
00:07:11Where do you hide your...
00:07:12Luxurious safekeeping?
00:07:16In a super...
00:07:17Super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:20Oh, come on.
00:07:23Now, why don't you come over here and...
00:07:25Get this thing started.
00:07:27Oh, uh...
00:07:28Most unfortunate.
00:07:30I'm...
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!
00:07:44I'm tiny!
00:07:50Ew.
00:07:51Really, Blaine?
00:07:53What?
00:07:54You and your model.
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...
00:08:13She's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:16I must see her again.
00:08:18Blaine,
00:08:19these 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.
00:08:29Hmm?
00:08:30Listen to him.
00:08:31He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:33I am much more qualified.
00:08:35Oh, yeah.
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?
00:08:46You were meant to be some CEO.
00:08:48No, no, but Blaine, Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:53Whatever.
00:08:55Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:57I have actual work to attend to.
00:09:03Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:09:05Thanks.
00:09:11Hello?
00:09:12How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:17To perfection.
00:09:20She already 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.
00:09:55What's he doing here?
00:09:56Speaking of girls,
00:09:57I think I know who would be perfect as your assistant.
00:10:01Oh.
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.
00:10:18Go.
00:10:29Are you saying hide-and-seek?
00:10:31Is that where you're late?
00:10:32Can I hide next?
00:10:33No, I was dropping your mama at the hospital.
00:10:36Oh, that's unexpectedly personal.
00:10:38Wait, oh my god, is she okay?
00:10:40Should I bring her 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 fly?
00:10:50I'm good where I am.
00:10:52All 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.
00:10:58I've done this position as yours.
00:11:09She'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'm your 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, 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 photo.
00:12:24Oh, send 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.
00:12:47Hmm, new 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 some 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.
00:13:48Oh, shh, shh, shh.
00:13:49Hush.
00:13:50None of that talk, okay?
00:13:52Mom.
00:13:54Eat before your food gets cold.
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.
00:14:39Oh, where am I?
00:14:44Valentina!
00:14:46Blaine!
00:14:48Darling, what is this dreadful place?
00:14:50Do 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.
00:15:12Come on.
00:15:28Wow.
00:15:38Did you look at that view?
00:15:42I 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 a drive?
00:15:52Yeah.
00:15:53I've been thrown into the CEO position,
00:15:56and, uh,
00:15:57I'm a bit in over my head,
00:15:59so I never really get a chance to myself,
00:16:02except when I come here.
00:16:07I'm so sorry.
00:16:13My mom is sick.
00:16:19She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:25explain all it feels,
00:16:26to
00:16:28want to get away.
00:16:29Yeah.
00:16:32I'm used to getting everything,
00:16:34but this is one thing
00:16:36that
00:16:36money can't buy.
00:16:39I'm so sorry about your mom.
00:16:41Big.
00:16:44She's all I've got.
00:16:47I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:49I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:58Hey!
00:16:59Who's out here?
00:17:04What's happening?
00:17:06Technically,
00:17:06we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:08What?
00:17:08Run.
00:17:17Hey!
00:17:18Hey!
00:17:26What was that?
00:17:28That was fun.
00:17:29Did Calvin Klein take you
00:17:30on any dates that is interest?
00:17:32No.
00:17:33I suppose not.
00:17:36I haven't felt this way
00:17:37in a really long time.
00:17:40I feel like...
00:17:43But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:17:47That's up, too.
00:17:52Well, well, well.
00:17:55Martina,
00:17:56what are you doing here?
00:17:58I heard you were actually
00:18:00acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:02Had to see it for myself.
00:18:05Well,
00:18:05that blind date went so well
00:18:07the other night,
00:18:07it got me thinking
00:18:08maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:10Is that so?
00:18:12Blaine's got himself
00:18:13a 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.
00:18:26Oh, sorry,
00:18:27Mr. Ellington.
00:18:27Is this a bad time?
00:18:28No, not at all.
00:18:29My sister just came to visit.
00:18:31Martina,
00:18:32this is my new assistant,
00:18:33Ariel.
00:18:35Martina,
00:18:35nice to meet you.
00:18:36Likewise.
00:18:38Glad to see my brother
00:18:38as someone to make sure
00:18:39this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:42Don't you worry.
00:18:42I got this.
00:18:44Well,
00:18:44after you lost the keys
00:18:45to the Maserati,
00:18:46I'm not so sure
00:18:47that you won't lose
00:18:47this new AI tech
00:18:49that we need.
00:18:49I didn't lose the keys
00:18:50to the Maserati
00:18:51and don't you worry,
00:18:53I've got the codes
00:18:54right here
00:18:55on this drive
00:18:56and I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:11Glad to hear
00:19:12you're doing that.
00:19:13I have wasted enough time.
00:19:17Now you know
00:19:17exactly where it is.
00:19:19Get it.
00:19:29All right,
00:19:29where's that drive?
00:19:36Are you kidding?
00:19:37There's nothing in here.
00:19:51They're coming in.
00:19:53Crap.
00:19:55How about we celebrate
00:19:56your China contract
00:19:57with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:19:58You don't twist my arm.
00:20:00You don't twist my arm.
00:20:02No, no, no.
00:20:04No.
00:20:05No.
00:20:08No.
00:20:10Oh, yeah.
00:20:15Sarah, cheers.
00:20:17Don't you guys have
00:20:17that meeting
00:20:18with China right now?
00:20:22Right.
00:20:22Right.
00:20:23Right.
00:20:23After that.
00:20:24Yeah.
00:20:34That was close.
00:20:40Hey, hey, girlfriend.
00:20:42Can I ask your advice
00:20:43on something?
00:20:44Sure.
00:20:44What's going on?
00:20:45So, I have this friend
00:20:46who is having
00:20:47boy problems.
00:20:49Aren't we all?
00:20:50So, she has a crush
00:20:51on her boss
00:20:52and she doesn't know
00:20:53what to do about it
00:20:54because of the whole
00:20:54workplace relationship thing.
00:20:56How did she find out
00:20:57I like Blaine?
00:20:59Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:00But he deserves
00:21:01to know though, right?
00:21:02You're going to tell him?
00:21:03I mean, I don't know
00:21:04because what if I tell Kurt
00:21:06I like him
00:21:06and he doesn't like me
00:21:07and then he's totally awkward
00:21:09and so he fires me
00:21:10because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:12Wait, do you like Kurt?
00:21:14I gotta go.
00:21:16Wait, ring, ring.
00:21:17Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:20Ring, ring.
00:21:21Ring, ring.
00:21:22Ring, ring.
00:21:26Ariel.
00:21:28Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:29I need your personal help.
00:21:31Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:43I've never gotten
00:21:44a girl a gift.
00:21:46Wow, really?
00:21:47Um, I mean, yeah.
00:21:50First girlfriend,
00:21:51first gift.
00:21:52Checks out.
00:21:53So, I need your help
00:21:55to figure out
00:21:56which you think
00:21:57a woman would prefer.
00:22:09Oh, my God,
00:22:10I'm going to be wearing that.
00:22:12Sorry?
00:22:14Uh, your girlfriend's
00:22:15going to be wearing that?
00:22:17Yeah.
00:22:18It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:20Well, I mean,
00:22:21it's option one.
00:22:22You think she'll like it?
00:22:24Um, well,
00:22:27what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:28What are her
00:22:29tastes?
00:22:32Um,
00:22:33sophisticated,
00:22:34generous,
00:22:35gorgeous.
00:22:36The whole world
00:22:37slows down
00:22:38whenever she walks
00:22:39into a room.
00:22:42I see.
00:22:45So, keep that in mind.
00:22:47Option two...
00:22:53And that's even more
00:22:54revealing than
00:22:55the first one.
00:22:55Yeah.
00:22:56This is big in Europe.
00:22:58Between you and me,
00:22:59I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:00Mm-hmm.
00:23:02I see.
00:23:03Do you have anything
00:23:05more...
00:23:06modest?
00:23:07Hmm.
00:23:08Modest?
00:23:09Yeah.
00:23:10That seems to be
00:23:12the style I've been
00:23:12seeing these days.
00:23:14With the rich folk,
00:23:16at least.
00:23:17You know,
00:23:18now that you say it,
00:23:20I think I do have something.
00:23:26Aha!
00:23:30What do you think?
00:23:32I think she'd really
00:23:33like that.
00:23:40Can I have a margarita?
00:23:43You can't be serious,
00:23:45darling.
00:23:46She'll have a friend
00:23:47coming by up at Konya.
00:23:49Flora,
00:23:50what are you doing here?
00:23:51Making sure you
00:23:52look the part.
00:23:53You want to make the money
00:23:54for your dear mother,
00:23:55don't you?
00:23:56Yes.
00:23:57More than anything.
00:23:58Then you need to keep
00:23:59your eyes on the prize.
00:24:01We need to get our hands
00:24:02on that code fast.
00:24:04Once I do,
00:24:05I can fund your mother's
00:24:06surgery.
00:24:07But until then,
00:24:07we're in this together.
00:24:10Yes?
00:24:11Yeah.
00:24:13Excellent.
00:24:14Now,
00:24:15what's your game plan?
00:24:17Make him even more vulnerable
00:24:18and get him to tell me
00:24:20where the code is.
00:24:21And how do you suppose
00:24:23you'll do that?
00:24:24Um,
00:24:27be nice?
00:24:31Your ignorance is both
00:24:33cute and annoying.
00:24:35No.
00:24:37A man like Blaine Ellington
00:24:39is going to become
00:24:40vulnerable from two things.
00:24:42Drinking with him
00:24:45and going to bed with him.
00:24:47Right.
00:24:50I can,
00:24:50I can do that.
00:24:51I hope so,
00:24:52because he's coming this way.
00:24:56Get the code soon,
00:24:58honey.
00:24:59for your mother.
00:25:01Okay.
00:25:03Oh!
00:25:05And darling,
00:25:07have fun.
00:25:10All right.
00:25:13Valentina,
00:25:15how are you?
00:25:17Wonderful, love.
00:25:18I've been looking forward
00:25:19to this all day.
00:25:21Is 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
00:25:33know everything about you.
00:25:35Well,
00:25:35what would you like to know?
00:25:38Everything.
00:25:39Well,
00:25:40I don't know about everything.
00:25:42It might take some time
00:25:43for me to open up.
00:25:44Well,
00:25:45maybe after a few drinks.
00:25:48Only if you can keep up.
00:25:50See,
00:25:50I don't really start talking
00:25:52until after
00:25:52a lot of drinking.
00:25:54Oh, no.
00:25:55Well,
00:25:56here goes nothing.
00:26:06That's really good.
00:26:10That's so funny.
00:26:17You know,
00:26:18my sister
00:26:19is implying today
00:26:20that I should tell
00:26:21someone where
00:26:22my new AI code is
00:26:24because I forget stuff.
00:26:26And...
00:26:27Are you forgetful?
00:26:30I mean,
00:26:31yeah.
00:26:32Can you actually believe
00:26:34I lost the keys
00:26:35to a Maserati?
00:26:36What?
00:26:37Really?
00:26:38Yeah.
00:26:39It's cost me
00:26:40$10,000
00:26:41just to get them re-keyed.
00:26:43Which is why
00:26:44I should probably
00:26:46tell someone
00:26:47in case
00:26:48I do forget.
00:26:50So,
00:26:51maybe I should
00:26:52tell you
00:26:52because you're so awesome
00:26:53and trustworthy.
00:26:55Well,
00:26:56if you'd like,
00:26:57go ahead.
00:26:58I'll tell you.
00:26:59But first...
00:27:02Oh!
00:27:05I'm gonna hit the men's room.
00:27:08Okay.
00:27:11This is it.
00:27:12All I need to do
00:27:13is ask him
00:27:14where the code is
00:27:15and my mission is over.
00:27:17Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:19Ariel?
00:27:20Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:25I don't know
00:27:26what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:27I...
00:27:28don't know this...
00:27:29Ariel.
00:27:30No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:32You...
00:27:33are definitely Ariel.
00:27:35But what are you doing
00:27:36in 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
00:27:46and 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...
00:27:56Oh, what's that word?
00:27:58Rich?
00:27:59Please.
00:28:00I don't know
00:28:01if you've been keeping up
00:28:01with my life lately,
00:28:02but I've become
00:28:04very rich.
00:28:05Yes.
00:28:06You sent me 50 messages
00:28:07about it.
00:28:08I had to block your number.
00:28:09Oh, yeah, that's right.
00:28:11Please, I'll do
00:28:12whatever you want, okay?
00:28:13I just...
00:28:14Yes.
00:28:15How about a kiss
00:28:16for old times' sake?
00:28:19You know, Ariel,
00:28:20sometimes I reminisce
00:28:21on our poor days together.
00:28:24This isn't happening.
00:28:25Do you not remember
00:28:26when we'd go
00:28:27and get Taco Tuesday
00:28:28at that Mexican restaurant
00:28:30and eat unlimited
00:28:32discount tacos?
00:28:36Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:38Yes, he does.
00:28:39A situationship is best.
00:28:41Let go, Max.
00:28:43Nobody walks away
00:28:44from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:46Get off of him.
00:28:49Blaine Ellington?
00:28:51Max Fletcher.
00:28:52Maximilian?
00:28:53What are you doing
00:28:54with that peasant?
00:28:55That's my girlfriend
00:28:56you're talking about.
00:28:58Blaine Ellington
00:28:59getting my sloppy second.
00:29:15This isn't over.
00:29:20Come on, Regina.
00:29:25Just stay away
00:29:26from my man, skink.
00:29:29He's actually trying to.
00:29:33Are 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
00:29:51does a good job.
00:29:53Getting into a physical
00:29:54altercation
00:29:55in a bar?
00:29:58What are you, a child?
00:30:00I'm not a child.
00:30:01But he started it.
00:30:03Well, I don't care
00:30:04who started it.
00:30:05Ellington
00:30:06is a company
00:30:08based in family values.
00:30:10I was out with my girlfriend
00:30:12trying to uphold
00:30:13those family values.
00:30:14No, no, no, no,
00:30:15don't, don't, don't, don't,
00:30:15don't play the girlfriend card,
00:30:17okay?
00:30:17The onus is you
00:30:18on this, pal.
00:30:20You know,
00:30:21maybe, maybe,
00:30:22maybe your sister was right.
00:30:24Maybe you're too much
00:30:25of a risk,
00:30:25even though you say
00:30:26you've settled down.
00:30:28Either way,
00:30:29I just hope all this
00:30:30boils over
00:30:31next time we talk.
00:30:34What would your father think?
00:30:52On the easy
00:30:53lies the head
00:30:54that wears a crown.
00:30:56What is that?
00:30:57Some family motto
00:30:58I'm not aware of?
00:30:59It's Shakespeare,
00:31:00you idiot.
00:31:02What are you doing here?
00:31:03You don't want any of this.
00:31:04You don't know
00:31:06what I want.
00:31:08Uh,
00:31:08booze and bimbos?
00:31:11For does page one
00:31:11of the paper
00:31:12say something different?
00:31:13She's not a bimbo.
00:31:16Then don't treat her
00:31:18like one.
00:31:19Treat her like
00:31:20dad treated mom.
00:31:25How do you mean?
00:31:28Bring her completely
00:31:29into your life.
00:31:30Let her know
00:31:31everything about you.
00:31:33I'm trying to.
00:31:34Just last night
00:31:35we were sharing
00:31:36everything with each other.
00:31:37How do you share more?
00:31:39Behind most men's success
00:31:41is a strong woman.
00:31:43I will.
00:31:44I'm going to get
00:31:45close to this woman.
00:31:46You'll see.
00:31:48Hmm.
00:31:49And you will be like
00:31:50two lovely berries
00:31:51molded onto one stem.
00:31:54Shakespeare.
00:31:56Yeah?
00:31:57Ow.
00:31:58Ow.
00:31:59Ow.
00:32:00Ow.
00:32:03Ow.
00:32:03Ow.
00:32:03Ow.
00:32:08Martina, how are you?
00:32:11How am I?
00:32:13Yeah.
00:32:14How are you?
00:32:15I am annoyed.
00:32:16Time is running out,
00:32:17understand?
00:32:18Mm-hmm.
00:32:18We chose you
00:32:19because we thought
00:32:20you could get the job done.
00:32:21But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:25Wait.
00:32:27Oh, my God.
00:32:28Do you have feelings for him?
00:32:29What?
00:32:30No.
00:32:31I hope not.
00:32:32Because you have four days
00:32:33to get that code?
00:32:35Or you can say bye to Mommy.
00:32:38Other than that,
00:32:40I am fine.
00:32:41Thanks for asking.
00:32:54Happy 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.
00:33:05That sounds super complicated.
00:33:07He has no idea.
00:33:08Hey, are you?
00:33:10Can you come in here?
00:33:11I'll be right there.
00:33:12Good thing you've got work
00:33:13to distract you.
00:33:15Good thing.
00:33:22You have the file
00:33:23for 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
00:33:53for 10 minutes.
00:34:04That's an order.
00:34:06Okay.
00:34:14This is nice.
00:34:16Yeah.
00:34:18This should be like
00:34:20an 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.
00:34:36Well, I guess that's over.
00:34:42Um...
00:34:42Well, everything should be there.
00:34:46I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:50Oh, why?
00:34:51Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:56Oh, my.
00:34:58That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:00Well, 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
00:35:08that 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
00:35:22when I do it?
00:35:23Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:26Yeah.
00:35:27Maybe you could, you know,
00:35:28listen to her voice and read her.
00:35:31Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:35Uh...
00:35:35Yeah.
00:35:35I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:35:38Oh, girl.
00:35:38She makes you so nervous.
00:35:40I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:43Shit, shit, shit.
00:35:44Uh-oh.
00:35:47Uh-oh.
00:35:48Think, Ariel.
00:35:49Think.
00:35:51Uh...
00:35:51I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:52Uh, bye, girl.
00:35:53Uh-oh.
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,
00:36:11but I've been worse.
00:36:13You should have been with me
00:36:14in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:16I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear
00:36:25you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh...
00:36:27I was worried.
00:36:31No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:36Uh, I wanted to know
00:36:38if, uh...
00:36:39I get to see you again.
00:36:41You will.
00:36:42Very soon.
00:36:50Uh, sorry.
00:36:52Can I help you?
00:36:54I-I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It-it kind of sounded like...
00:36:57Uh, uh, sorry.
00:36:58Uh, Eduardo is calling me
00:36:59for my...
00:37:00ha-hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:04Okay.
00:37:05Uh, sure.
00:37:06See you.
00:37:07Ta-ta!
00:37:13Community theater.
00:37:15Hmm.
00:37:17Character.
00:37:18I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20We're a mystery.
00:37:23I'll, uh,
00:37:25send you the dates.
00:37:26I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:45Mom, I'm home.
00:37:47Hi, honey.
00:37:48How was your day?
00:37:51It was...
00:37:53not boring.
00:37:55How was yours?
00:37:57It was wonderful.
00:37:59I did laundry,
00:38:00watched some soap.
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,
00:38:08and I wanted to go ahead
00:38:09and get started
00:38:10so your co-worker
00:38:10could have some, 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
00:38:28about a few work questions,
00:38:29but I was, uh,
00:38:30in the neighborhood
00:38:33and thought I'd drop in.
00:38:35Flora mentioned
00:38:36that you got a job promotion.
00:38:38You didn't say anything
00:38:39about 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,
00:38:47and I'll be ready soon.
00:39:00What are you doing here?
00:39:02Checking in to see what progress
00:39:03was made last night.
00:39:05I, um...
00:39:06I got close to finding out
00:39:08where he hit the drive,
00:39:10but...
00:39:10But close doesn't pay the bills,
00:39:12does it?
00:39:13I'll get you the drive soon,
00:39:15I promise.
00:39:15Well, it sounds like
00:39:17the 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
00:39:26you were developing
00:39:27feelings 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.
00:39:38Um, okay, well,
00:39:39it was nice meeting you.
00:39:41You too, darling.
00:39:43Mwah.
00:39:46Tick tock.
00:39:59All right.
00:40:00I need ways to fix my image
00:40:03after that bar scandal.
00:40:04Any ideas?
00:40:07Inner rehab.
00:40:08Too tacky.
00:40:11Go volunteer
00:40:11in a third world country?
00:40:13Mm, too obvious.
00:40:15Record an apology video
00:40:16for social media
00:40:17and post it there.
00:40:19Too cringe.
00:40:24Adopt an orphan.
00:40:25Now that is something.
00:40:27Ariel,
00:40:28how good are you
00:40:28at raising kids?
00:40:29Um, let's think
00:40:30of other options.
00:40:34What about a charity ball?
00:40:36Yes.
00:40:37That'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,
00:40:46we wouldn't be here
00:40:47had I not appointed her
00:40:48as your assistant.
00:40:48So, really,
00:40:49this kind of all
00:40:50comes back to...
00:40:51Got it.
00:40:52Wait.
00:40:52What charity
00:40:53would it be for?
00:40:55How about
00:40:56unknown disorders
00:40:57and illnesses?
00:40:58I'd love that.
00:40:59Let's get it rolling.
00:41:01I'll start right away.
00:41:03Ariel,
00:41:04you've become
00:41:05an integral part
00:41:06of our company
00:41:07and I want to have you
00:41:08seated at our VIP table.
00:41:10Oh, my gosh.
00:41:11I'm honored.
00:41:12Me,
00:41:13my family,
00:41:14Kurt,
00:41:15my girlfriend,
00:41:16Valentina,
00:41:16and you.
00:41:18Good job, Ariel.
00:41:24Let's see how it looks.
00:41:26Come out.
00:41:29It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:34Wow.
00:41:35Stunning.
00:41:40Next,
00:41:41I'll have to get you
00:41:41a dress.
00:41:42A dress?
00:41:44What's the occasion?
00:41:46Well,
00:41:47I'm hosting this charity ball
00:41:49and I would love
00:41:51for you to be my date.
00:41:52I love a good ball.
00:41:55But I must check
00:41:57my schedule, darling.
00:41:59Is this for that
00:41:59computer thingy
00:42:01you were talking
00:42:01with the other day?
00:42:03My new AI tech
00:42:04is going to revolutionize
00:42:06the world.
00:42:07Ah, yes.
00:42:10We got interrupted.
00:42:11You were going to tell me
00:42:12something important.
00:42:14What were you going to say?
00:42:17It's not really
00:42:18that necessary.
00:42:21You don't trust me?
00:42:23I do.
00:42:24This is my first
00:42:25major launch
00:42:26as Ellington CEO
00:42:28and I just
00:42:29want it to go well.
00:42:31But I thought
00:42:32I was special.
00:42:34You are.
00:42:35I just...
00:42:36Well, you know,
00:42:38if 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
00:42:59the super special secret?
00:43:02Mm-hmm.
00:43:05Where is it?
00:43:07It's here.
00:43:08In the mansion.
00:43:12It's here.
00:43:18It's here.
00:43:20Mm-hmm.
00:43:28We're in the mansion.
00:43:31It's...
00:43:37Yeah.
00:43:40Now?
00:43:44Okay.
00:43:45I'll be there.
00:43:49Hello.
00:43:52Where are you going, darling?
00:43:55They need me to be on this call with China,
00:43:57so...
00:43:58So...
00:43:58I have to leave.
00:43:59You have to leave right now, darling?
00:44:02Yeah.
00:44:03Now.
00:44:04Sorry.
00:44:06Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:09Yeah.
00:44:13Martina was right about you.
00:44:15I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:47Did you get it?
00:44:50The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:53Excellent, darling.
00:44:55Excellent.
00:45:19Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:21What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:22Or should I say, Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:26You wouldn't understand.
00:45:28Oh, I understand.
00:45:29You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss.
00:45:34No, I'm not.
00:45:36You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hot shot boyfriend who you really are.
00:45:43It'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?
00:45:52Oh, once word gets out, nobody will want you?
00:45:56What do you want, Max?
00:45:57I 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,
00:46:30I'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. Lincoln.
00:46:59Hi, Kurt.
00:47:00Hi, Anna.
00:47:02Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:47:05Kurt?
00:47:07Sorry, what are we talking about?
00:47:12Hi, Ariel.
00:47:14You all right?
00:47:16Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:18Um, I 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.
00:47:32Where?
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 host it ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:47:50And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:47:53Hmm, that makes sense.
00:47:56Okay, let's do it.
00:47:58Great.
00:47:59I'll send out the invitations.
00:48:04She really knows his company, inside and out.
00:48:07What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:11What 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.
00:48:52What?
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.
00:49:09Oh, sweetie, I'm fine.
00:49:13I just need some rest.
00:49:34And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:49:39I'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...
00:49:48I promise.
00:49:50You're going to be amazing.
00:49:53Thank you so much for helping with this.
00:49:56This charity ball idea is genius.
00:50:00I 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.
00:50:11Wait, um...
00:50:11I 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.
00:50:35I 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.
00:51:08Ariel!
00:51:08This place looks amazing.
00:51:11Thanks, Kurt.
00:51:12You're looking sharp.
00:51:14Oh, yeah.
00:51:14Well, gotta dress to impress, you know?
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, no, no, no, no.
00:51:35No, I'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.
00:51:50Yeah.
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.
00:52:04Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:52:06No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:52:08I'm just, um, a fan of wild hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:14That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:16Mm-hmm.
00:52:17Mm-hmm.
00:52:17Okay.
00:52:19Yeah.
00:52:21Um, well, I'm, I'm going to go help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:30So I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:33I will see you later.
00:52:35All right.
00:52:35See ya.
00:52:38And you must be, Ariel.
00:52:43Yes, hi.
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.
00:52:59Wonderful.
00:53:01That reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done
00:53:05if 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.
00:53:15Martina.
00:53:16Have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:20Yes, briefly.
00:53:21She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:25Yes, yes, she has.
00:53:26In fact, I can, uh, I can see her playing a bigger role than Ellington
00:53:31if 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, this one?
00:53:43Amazing.
00:53:45Well, I can't wait.
00:53:51Me either.
00:53:52Me either.
00:54:13Well, I haven't helped me.
00:54:16I can't wait.
00:54:17Wait, wait.
00:54:17I can't wait.
00:54:31Ariel.
00:54:33Blaine.
00:54:34There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:54:36Here I am.
00:54:38Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:40No, I don't think so.
00:54:42About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:54:46Um, no. No, I don't think so.
00:54:48In fact...
00:54:50What?
00:54:52It's nothing. It'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.
00:55:02Thank you. Bye.
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.
00:55:20You can do this.
00:55:23Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:26Uh, you must be mistaken, love.
00:55:30I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:33Yeah, okay.
00:55:35Ariel.
00:55:37No, seriously.
00:55:39My 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.
00:55:49No game.
00:55:50My name is...
00:55:51Who else should I be?
00:55:53Just be yourself.
00:55:56I'm the Queen of England.
00:55:59You can really tell it's me?
00:56:02Yeah, but...
00:56:03I 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?
00:56:14Uh, well, 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, well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:34Yeah, thanks.
00:56:35I'm gonna need it.
00:56:58Ah, there you are, darling.
00:57:00Ah, Valentina.
00:57:01I'm so glad to see you.
00:57:03Look 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.
00:57:22I 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.
00:57:39I 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.
00:57:52Great.
00:57:52Where would this be taking place?
00:57:54In the study or...?
00:57:56Upstairs.
00:57:57Hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:58:00Ah, I see.
00:58:03You 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.
00:58:48Excuse 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?
00:59:06This is Valentina Kingsley, Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:11Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:12From the front page of the Times.
00:59:14Yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:16Hope 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.
00:59:32She 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?
01:00:18Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:20Hey, Valentina, I have a girl question for you.
01:00:28Oh, my God, for the love of God.
01:00:30You currently have a crush on Hannah.
01:00:32Just ask her to dance.
01:00:33You just met me, you can already tell?
01:00:36Yes.
01:00:38Read 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 Crete's going to ask you to dance.
01:01:13Really?
01:01:15Sorry.
01:01:16When?
01:01:18Tonight.
01:01:19Oh, right.
01:01:19It's a ball.
01:01:33It's time, brother.
01:01:35You ready?
01:01:35It's 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.
01:02:33Not 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 flame speech.
01:02:53Valentina is sick, and Ariel was helping her get medicine.
01:02:59Oh, okay.
01:03:02Um, 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?
01:03:55What the heck did I say?
01:04:00It's a painting.
01:04:15So, tonight, I'm pledging $10 million to help research cures for illnesses and disorders unknown.
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'm sorry, Mom.
01:04:52I failed you.
01:04:52I'm sorry, Mom.
01:05:23I'll give you a hint. If you're to look for it, you're discerning it the most beautiful thing in the
01:05:28world.
01:05:32He wasn't talking about the painting. He was talking about me.
01:05:52I'll give you a hint.
01:06:22I'll give you a hint.
01:06:33Think, Ariel.
01:06:46What could the numbers be? It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:06:50I'll give you a hint.
01:07:18I've got the code. Excellent, darling. I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:24Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:27Flora?
01:07:32What are you doing here?
01:07:35I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be. Just like you, apparently.
01:07:41The code, darling.
01:07:47The future. In the palm of my hand.
01:07:54I 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. He'll get over it.
01:08:04My mom?
01:08:06And her surgery?
01:08:08I've been accused of many things.
01:08:10But I always keep my word.
01:08:13Now, go and celebrate. You deserve it, darling.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:31You deserve it, darling.
01:08:32You deserve it, darling.
01:08:45There you are.
01:08:47How are you feeling?
01:08:48Stronger than the reins in the Amazon, darling.
01:08:51Excellent. Care to dance?
01:08:54Certainly.
01:08:58Well, well.
01:08:59Well, well.
01:09:03Look at the happy couple.
01:09:10How 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 event.
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, no, no.
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.
01:09:50Don't listen to him.
01:09:52What is he talking about?
01:09:55Yeah, she may have fooled everyone in here.
01:09:58But an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt.
01:10:14Ariel?
01:10:25This whole time, you've been Valentina?
01:10:29That's right.
01:10:30This whole time, you pretended to care about me.
01:10:34But you're...
01:10:35She's just a liar.
01:10:36And worse.
01:10:38She's poor.
01:10:40Why?
01:10:42Yes, Ariel.
01:10:43But why?
01:10:46I'm so sorry.
01:10:47Ariel.
01:10:48Ariel, wait.
01:10:51How embarrassing.
01:10:54You know?
01:10:56I looked into you.
01:10:58You're in so much debt that it's surprising that you can even rent the Lambo that you drove here.
01:11:03How preposterous.
01:11:05If anybody looks into that, it will be a complete waste of time.
01:11:09Ew.
01:11:10You're poor?
01:11:13Regina!
01:11:17Whew.
01:11:19You're my hero.
01:11:21Thanks.
01:11:22Sometimes I just gotta tell him, you know.
01:11:28Ariel!
01:11:30Ariel!
01:11:30Ariel!
01:11:38What are you smiling about?
01:11:40I mean, come on.
01:11:42This proves it, right?
01:11:43He's a joke.
01:11:45No, he's your brother, Martina.
01:11:48He's a liability, Richard.
01:11:50And you are giving him the company with the luxury of not having to deal with this shit show
01:11:54because you won't be alive much longer.
01:11:56Oh, well, don't bet on that.
01:11:58You know, you've got a lot of nerve talking to me like this kid.
01:12:03You've got a lot of nerve letting the ship go down when the lifeboat is right in front
01:12:07of you.
01:12:08I should be running this company.
01:12:12Or is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:19Look, I'm not for it.
01:12:20I don't want to hear it.
01:12:22I do not want to hear it.
01:12:24You lied to me.
01:12:25Not only did you lie to me, but you embarrassed me.
01:12:27No, I didn't.
01:12:27That is fair.
01:12:35Regina!
01:12:56That was a disaster.
01:13:02I just don't understand.
01:13:05Why would she go through all that?
01:13:07I don't know.
01:13:09But, uh, these scandals are exhausting.
01:13:14Yeah.
01:13:15I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon.
01:13:23I got a lot to think about.
01:13:26What do you mean?
01:13:28I mean, we may have to take the company in a complete different direction if we're
01:13:32going to gain back the public's trust.
01:13:35You can't be serious.
01:13:37Oh?
01:13:41Something better happen soon, or I guess much worse.
01:13:47Did she want anything from you?
01:13:50I don't know, Martina.
01:13:52Nothing valuable?
01:13:53Martina, I said I don't...
01:14:17No!
01:14:19No!
01:14:27Ariel, baby.
01:14:30Oh.
01:14:31You look like you had a rough night.
01:14:34It was a disaster, really.
01:14:36I feel awful.
01:14:38Oh.
01:14:39I'm so sorry to hear that, baby.
01:14:42Thanks, Martina.
01:14:44Well, I have something to tell you.
01:14:47Dr. Westfall called.
01:14:49Are you okay?
01:14:50What's going on?
01:14:53He said that an anonymous donor sent in the funds for me to have my operation.
01:14:58What?
01:14:59I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
01:15:02Oh, my God.
01:15:03Mom.
01:15:06Mom, I'm so happy.
01:15:09I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake.
01:15:13I agree.
01:15:14I agree.
01:15:46It's time to celebrate.
01:15:51To the future, darling.
01:16:00Drink.
01:16:01You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:07There it is.
01:16:09Doesn't our little prize look nice?
01:16:13People walk in and out of my office, having no idea what's in the room with them.
01:16:19Of course, I won't be able to enjoy it too much longer, since my programmer is going to pick it
01:16:25up tonight.
01:16:25I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:28To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to do bold things.
01:16:32Break the rules a little.
01:16:36I guess.
01:16:38Ask any CEO, and they'll agree.
01:16:41Including your little boy toy.
01:16:44Blaine would never do anything like that.
01:16:46Well, anyway.
01:16:48Speaking of money.
01:16:50Let's get that surgery paid for, shall we?
01:16:53What?
01:16:54All I need is your wiring info, and I can send it on over.
01:16:58I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed?
01:17:03I'm sorry.
01:17:04You haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:07No.
01:17:08That's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:13Narlene?
01:17:38All right.
01:17:40One more drink, and we'll start packing up my things.
01:17:44Deal.
01:17:45One more.
01:17:51Anna.
01:17:52Hi, Mr. Ellington.
01:17:53May I come in?
01:17:53Sure.
01:17:54Come on in.
01:17:56Hi, cutie.
01:18:00Care for a drink?
01:18:01Oh, no.
01:18:02I 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.
01:18:17Take 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 me to deliver
01:18:32it, so it must be a big deal.
01:18:48Oh, my God.
01:18:50Oh, my God.
01:18:51Ew!
01:18:52What's happening?
01:18:53What's going on?
01:18:54What does this mean?
01:19:12Oh, Flora?
01:19:13Yes, darling?
01:19:15Your appointment had to leave early.
01:19:17I asked if they were under schedule, but they said no.
01:19:20I 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.
01:19:50Darling.
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?
01:20:23I would, I would, I would, I would love you.
01:20:24Yes, yes, let's, uh, let's do that.
01:20:31Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:39Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this, but it's time.
01:20:52But it's time.
01:20:59To celebrate!
01:21:01To celebrate!
01:21:05You are going to regret this.
01:21:07I promise you that.
01:21:13Geez, 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.
01:21:23Gee, I knew you could do it.
01:21:25I know!
01:21:27You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:41Dr. Westphal.
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.
01:21:49Complications?
01:21:50Yes, 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.
01:21:57In 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
01:22:04better than she has in a long time.
01:22:06I can't thank you enough.
01:22:07I'm happy to help.
01:22:48Come in, come in.
01:22:52Welcome.
01:22:57Ariel?
01:22:59Mom, when you were doing out of bed, the doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:03I know, I know, but I saw the two guys through the window, and I got kind of excited.
01:23:11Are you hungry, thirsty?
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.
01:23:25I'll just be right over here.
01:23:27Don't mind me.
01:23:35I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:38I, 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.
01:24:02See, 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.
01:24:38I love you, Valentina.
01:24:40I mean, Ariel.
01:24:43That's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:47There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:24:54If you do better.
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