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Short Film A Hollywood Match
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00:09Control. In this town, it's Oxygen. Niles Gilmour, Hollywood's biggest action star and my top client.
00:17Once he's sober and on time, I publish his stream.
00:25For a star, reddening is everything.
00:29Sophie Miller, fresh face, on the verge of something big, if she makes all the right moves.
00:35Stand tall. This is your leg.
00:43Mind your handiwork?
00:45Lay as usual.
00:47Not lay, just perfectly tied.
00:49Ethan Prescott, Niles' agent. The guy I've known longer than anyone. Dependable, intelligent, and annoyingly charming.
00:58Nice dress.
01:00Nice bow tie. Just needs a little adjustment here.
01:06That's our golden boy. Is he behaving himself, or are we in prison's royalties?
01:10Hmm, he's playing nice. Give it an hour.
01:16What the hell, man? You can't just hit someone!
01:33What the hell, man? You can't just hit someone!
01:41Niles? What happened?
01:43This loser shoved this camera in my face. It's on my bad side. I didn't even touch him. He's being
01:48dramatic.
01:48You hit someone in front of a hundred cameras. We need to fix this.
01:52Just, don't, don't say that.
01:58Let's not make this bigger deal than it needs to be. We can solve this quietly. How about, um, $1
02:03,000 extra?
02:05$5,000, and I'll play along with it.
02:08Fine.
02:10You better be good for it, or else I'm going straight to the price.
02:14It'll be him.
02:16Oh, man! I dropped my camera again! I'm so clumsy! Thank you for helping me pick it up, Niles Gilmore!
02:23More, more!
02:27So sweet.
02:28So sweet.
02:28Great work, man.
02:35That was impressive.
02:37In Hollywood, connections are currency. Without me pulling the strings, even the brightest stars burn out. But I keep them
02:42shining.
02:51Ethan?
02:53What are you doing here?
03:25Good morning, Ms. Harrington.
03:26Your schedule's been moved around slightly. There's a last minute addition of a potential new client meeting.
03:31Liam Sterling.
03:32Liam Sterling?
03:34That hot guy from the new rom-com?
03:36He's looking to revamp his image.
03:39Interesting.
03:40When does he arrive?
04:03Mr. Sterling?
04:05Welcome to Harrington PR. I am your partner.
04:08How are you?
04:09No, I'm your partner.
04:11Call me Liam.
04:17Heard a lot about you.
04:19Say you're the best on the business.
04:21I'd like to think that I'm good at what I do, but flattery won't get you any discounts.
04:26No discounts necessary.
04:28I'm here because I need a real change.
04:31Go on.
04:32I'm sick of being the guy who's sure this morning is acting.
04:35I mean, the hard-rob thing, it's been fun.
04:38But it's not who I am.
04:39I want substance.
04:41The role is not really challenging.
04:43If you're serious about this, it's not going to be easy.
04:47And it won't happen overnight.
04:50Are you ready for that?
04:53Sounds easy with you by my side.
04:55Alright.
04:56We'll have to change your public persona.
04:59No more sexy magazine covers.
05:01And no more feeding into that hard-robage.
05:04We'll focus on redefining you as a serious actor.
05:07And you'll have to be selective about the projects you take.
05:10Taking roles with...
05:12Depth.
05:13Range.
05:14That's exactly what I want.
05:16I've been waiting for somebody to tell me that it's okay to say no to the next rom-com
05:20where I spend more time in the gym than with the script.
05:24Well, consider those two questions.
05:27But this is a partnership.
05:30You'll have to trust me.
05:33100%.
05:34I trust you, brother.
05:37You're the person I've been looking for.
05:40Hmm.
05:42What might happen?
05:44I'm all in.
05:49You're okay?
05:53Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
05:56Uh, you weren't interrupting anything.
05:58Since your boyfriend?
05:58I, uh...
05:59God, no, um...
06:01This is my close friend even.
06:03Oh.
06:04Well, nice to meet you. I'm Liam Sterling.
06:06I know who you are.
06:07I work closely with your agent.
06:10Brought you a coffee. I'll just sleep with Margaret.
06:12Thanks.
06:18He's a nice guy.
06:20Sure he's not your boyfriend?
06:21I'm single, Mr. Sterling.
06:23Uh, Liam.
06:25Remember?
06:26Liam.
06:27I have a feeling this is gonna work out really well.
06:29I am, uh...
06:31I'm sure it will.
06:33No.
06:33I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship.
06:53Hello?
06:56Who's there?
06:58I'm armed.
07:04Don't shoot.
07:05Liam?
07:06Thought I'd surprise you.
07:09With...
07:10wine and flowers?
07:12I'm gonna have to butter you up because I didn't make an appointment.
07:15I mean, I guess this works.
07:17Let's see.
07:25So...
07:26What's the occasion?
07:30Some say I'm cutthroat.
07:32Do they?
07:34No, you don't look so cutthroat to me.
07:37Appearances may be deceiving.
07:39And yet...
07:41Here I am with you.
07:43Well, someone's gotta keep you out of trouble.
07:45I don't know.
07:48Maybe.
07:49Or maybe you're just avoiding what's really going on here.
07:53And what would that be?
07:54When the real chemistry's right here.
07:57Between us.
07:59I don't know what you're talking about.
08:03Sure you don't.
08:06This wine is great.
08:08Great taste.
08:11So are we gonna do something about this?
08:12Or are you just gonna sit here enjoying the wine?
08:17Okay.
08:20I'll let you get some rest.
08:22No.
08:24Stay a little longer.
08:27We'll stay as long as you want.
08:50This is so unprofessional.
08:51I'm not gonna fire you.
08:53Are you gonna fire me?
08:55No.
08:55Take that away.
08:56I'm not gonna fire you.
09:04Shit.
09:08Shit.
09:10No good morning kiss?
09:13I don't think so.
09:15Come on.
09:19Last night was a mistake.
09:22Fun, but still a mistake.
09:25Yeah, I don't think I agree.
09:28You're my client.
09:29I'm supposed to be helping your career, not helping you.
09:32You know.
09:36You were great last night.
09:39Now, can you please just get dressed?
09:42If anyone caught us, this could ruin my career.
09:45Not to mention what I could do to your rebrand.
09:47Do you still want to be known as the slutty heartthrob?
09:51Well, I wouldn't say slutty.
09:56Everyone else would.
09:58I mean, what serious actor slipped with their publicist?
10:02The sooner we move past this, the sooner that I can get you and Lena and your career moving forward.
10:09Sound good?
10:14No.
10:15But if that's what you want, then I guess I don't have a choice.
10:20Is that what you want, Brooke?
10:24Yes.
10:25That's what's best.
10:27Whatever you say.
10:29I'm sorry.
10:30At least we got it out of our systems.
10:32Call you later.
10:49Last night was amazing.
10:50The movie sucked.
10:51Aside from my scene, I met this guy at the after party.
10:53He's a bit older.
10:55He's a bit older.
10:55A screenwriter.
10:56Oh, come on.
10:58Oh.
10:58An old screenwriter?
11:00You are Sophie Miller.
11:02You can do so much better.
11:04I know that look, Brooke.
11:06You're up to something.
11:07What makes you think that?
11:08You love playing matchmaker.
11:10Admit it.
11:11You're trying to set me up.
11:13Half of Hollywood's power couples owe their happiness to me.
11:17You can be one of them.
11:19Well, what about you?
11:20When are you going to find your someone?
11:22Oh, I'm happy being single.
11:25Plus, I got enough on my plate managing everyone else's little lives.
11:29You've never thought about it?
11:34Of course I have.
11:38But then I remember all the drama that comes with it, and...
11:42I like the way my life is.
11:44Drama sleep.
11:45I think you're the only person in this town who doesn't crave drama.
11:50All right, drama queen.
11:52We have a party to get ready for.
12:00This is quite a party.
12:02Only the best party is for the whole.
12:04So, you're leveling up.
12:13So, whose party is this anyway?
12:16Dylan's.
12:17Dylan Parker's?
12:18You were serious about setting me up.
12:20When do I say anything just for fun?
12:23I thought this would be a good opportunity for you two to meet.
12:25You're playing matchmaker again, aren't you?
12:27Trust me.
12:28You'll thank me later.
12:30Hi, Dylan.
12:32Meet Sophie.
12:34Yeah.
12:34No, I know Sophie.
12:36We met at that Kim Reid for the horror flick, right?
12:38You remember that?
12:39How could I forget?
12:41And damn, Brooke.
12:43You gotta warn me when you dress like this.
12:46Um, Sophie's the real star here.
12:49You guys should get to know each other.
12:50Hi, Sophie.
12:52Let's, uh, grab a drink.
12:55Find a quiet place to chat.
12:56That'd be great.
13:04What the?
13:07What the?
13:08Oh my God, your dress!
13:10You bitch!
13:11This dress is sponsored!
13:13Watch where you're walking.
13:15Who the hell are you?
13:16Just a crazy fan sneaking into a Hollywood star house?
13:20You better pay for this.
13:22Otherwise, I could ruin your career with a single...
13:25I'm sorry.
13:26I'll cover the cliff.
13:32Oops!
13:34Accident.
13:35I'm sorry.
13:36Your ugly thrift store dress looks even worse.
13:42I guess some people still haven't learned that in Hollywood there are cameras everywhere.
13:46Wait, is that Liam Sterling?
13:47I just watched his movie yesterday.
13:49Damn, he looks even hotter in person.
13:52And if anyone's career is getting ruined, it won't be Brooke Harrington's.
13:55She's an A-list publicist.
13:57Ruining reputations is her job.
13:59So if I were you, I would watch my mouth around her.
14:05Take this.
14:09Um, I didn't expect to see you here.
14:11I wasn't expecting to see you here either.
14:14You, uh, looking for somebody to put on your matchmaking list?
14:17Hmm.
14:18Depends.
14:19What you had in mind.
14:21You know, a girl who's smart, strong, independent.
14:25Maybe she runs her own business.
14:27Runs her way around Hollywood.
14:29Sounds like she's hard to find.
14:33Almost impossible.
14:40Actually, there is someone that you should meet.
14:43Yeah?
14:44Who's that?
14:44Lena Turner.
14:46She's one of my clients.
14:47She's one of the best directors in the business.
14:50I'll introduce you to.
14:52Could be good for you.
14:53Is that so?
14:54Mm-hmm.
14:55Lena!
14:56Meet Liam Sterling.
14:59Liam Sterling.
15:00It's so great to meet you.
15:01I've admired you and your work for years.
15:03The feeling is mutual.
15:04Congratulations on the horror film.
15:06Um, you two should work together.
15:08We are working on a new direction for Liam.
15:11Something more serious.
15:13That would be amazing.
15:14I'll leave you two to chat.
15:15Thanks for the introduction.
15:17Anytime.
15:25Well, that was fast.
15:27There's a lot of them, actually.
15:33Of course.
15:39Wow.
15:41You look beautiful.
15:42Ethan, shouldn't you be holed up in an office somewhere working late as usual?
15:46Don't look so bummed.
15:48Agents get invited to these things, too.
15:49It's not always just the pretty people.
15:52Speaking of pretty people...
15:55You look jealous.
15:58Why would I be jealous?
16:00Speaking of jealous...
16:02What made you run out so quickly this morning?
16:04Oh, I didn't want to get in the way of you and, um...
16:07What was it?
16:08Liam.
16:09He's just a client, Ethan.
16:13You all right?
16:15Huh?
16:16I asked if you were all right.
16:17Yeah, just a little overcrowded.
16:20Well, let's get out of here.
16:22I promised Sophie I'd stay with her.
16:25Hmm.
16:26Looks like she'll be okay on her own.
16:30All right.
16:31Whisk me away, then.
16:32That's the spirit.
16:39Who would have thought that ten years later we'd be so successful?
16:42I knew we would be.
16:44I didn't.
16:45When we came out here right after high school, we had zero plan.
16:47You still wanted to be an actress back then.
16:50Hey, don't make fun of me.
16:52I knew how good I was in Romeo and Juliet.
16:53Oh, who could forget?
16:56But...
16:57People change.
16:59They grow up.
17:01I don't think you're that different.
17:03Liar.
17:05Hey, take that back.
17:07Okay?
17:08I'm super different.
17:09No.
17:10I still feel the same way with you as I did when we were kids.
17:16And how do I make you feel, Ethan?
17:23Well, you're infuriating.
17:25And you're like sunshine all at once.
17:30You...
17:30Oh, fuck you up, bro!
17:35Fuck you up, bro!
17:37Is that an actual movie guy?
17:38Yeah, it's the one that keeps beating up people for no reason.
17:42Niles!
17:43Niles, stop!
17:44Everyone, stop filming!
17:45Move, Link.
17:46You're gonna get in the way.
17:51Oh, my God.
17:52Are you okay?
17:53You fucking got me, huh?
17:55Doctor, come.
17:59Well, he's not gonna get very far.
18:01Okay, action stories.
18:02I'm very sorry.
18:03I'm so sorry.
18:08Let me see you.
18:10It's broken.
18:11I know it.
18:12Well, we won't know unless you let me look.
18:19What do you think?
18:22I don't think it's broken.
18:23I think you're gonna be just fine.
18:27You're always taking care of me.
18:30Well, someone has to.
18:32You always get yourself into trouble.
18:35Why are you always the one who has my back?
18:37I guess...
18:39You mean a lot to me.
18:42That's why.
18:43You sure it's not just because you let control?
18:45I might be a control freak, but that's not why I stick around.
18:52Why do you?
18:54Ethan.
19:05We can't.
19:09Why not?
19:14Friends, don't do this for kids.
19:17I didn't realize friendship had so many rules.
19:20Hey, you're loopy, and I'm tipsy.
19:25How many of those pills did you even take?
19:28I don't know.
19:28Maybe two?
19:30Why should I take one?
19:34The dosage is one.
19:36You're high off your ass right now.
19:40Okay.
19:42Alright.
19:43Now time to get sleep before anything gets too crazy.
19:47What's so wrong with things getting out of hand?
19:49Come on, live a little.
19:51Alright.
19:52Good night, Ethan.
19:54Works out fine.
20:05Oh my god, Niles!
20:09I didn't even know this got leaked.
20:11Seems to be an ongoing trend with Niles.
20:15Thanks for bailing me out, guys.
20:17Wow, real warm reception.
20:19What's the deal?
20:21No, whatever.
20:22Can we just go grab something to eat?
20:23Niles.
20:24I'm going to have to let you go.
20:27I'm sorry.
20:29You're a liability.
20:31You're joking, right?
20:33You hit me in the face.
20:35I would have hit anyone in the face.
20:37It wasn't because it was you.
20:38Bro, it was in the moment.
20:39That's almost worse.
20:41Way worse.
20:42No, this is bullshit.
20:44Okay, I hired you as my publicist to deal with this.
20:47Okay?
20:47So make it go away.
20:49I'm a publicist to the stars.
20:51I get clients, brand deals, and magazine covers.
20:54I make them movie stars.
20:56I can't make criminals look good.
20:57This is so unfair, Ethan.
20:59Tell her she's being insane.
21:01I'm dropping you too, Niles.
21:03The studio pulled out of your three-picture deal.
21:05No one wants to work with a serial assaulter.
21:07No, fuck this.
21:09Fuck you, and fuck you too.
21:11Okay?
21:11You're going to pay for this, I swear.
21:17Well?
21:18You took that one.
21:20Well, yeah, he's going to pay for my nose job if this isn't you, right?
21:25Your nose is fine.
21:27Perfect, even.
21:29Mind dropping it at the office?
21:31You have a card.
21:33I'm all hopped up on pain medication.
21:35Trust me, you don't want me to have it.
21:37Okay.
21:42Are you sure you're good to go in?
21:45I am more than good.
21:47I am incredible.
21:50Hey, seriously, how am I going to spend this to the team?
21:53Tell them you fought an action star.
21:55They'll understand.
21:57That's actually really badass if you think about it.
22:10It's not my problem anymore.
22:19This is Brooke.
22:20You might hold all the power in Hollywood right now,
22:22but I'm coming for you, Brooke Harrington.
22:28Who is this?
22:30Someone who could make your life a lot more difficult
22:33if you don't start to play nice.
22:43Oh, Sophie.
22:43Hi, it's you.
22:45What's up?
22:45I had the best night with Dylan.
22:47He is so charming.
22:49We really clicked.
22:50You were so right.
22:51That's good.
22:52I told you so.
22:54Yeah, but there's one tiny red flag.
22:57He kept bringing you up.
22:59Me?
23:00Why?
23:01Don't know.
23:02It just felt like maybe there was something between you.
23:04Dylan and I?
23:05No, no, no.
23:06He's nothing more than a client.
23:08Okay, I just didn't want to step on any toes.
23:10I really liked him.
23:12You're good.
23:13He's all yours.
23:14Great.
23:15Are we still going to the launch party tonight?
23:18Um, I think I'm just going to sit this one out.
23:21It's been a lot lately.
23:22I saw Niall's mugshot.
23:24Not his most flattering look.
23:27Definitely not.
23:29Can I bring Dylan as my plus one?
23:32Uh, yeah.
23:33That's a good idea.
23:34Uh, you guys should walk the carpet together.
23:37So soon?
23:39Everyone does it.
23:40Time.
23:41You are the best, bro.
23:49Brooke, you came.
23:51This is crazy.
23:52I can't believe you booked this movie.
23:54Well, they had another actress, but she had a total meltdown, so Dylan just threw my name
23:58into the ring and they booked me.
24:01Why are you thanking me?
24:02Well, if I would have never met Dylan, then I would have never booked this movie.
24:05You're basically better than my agent.
24:07I'll have to agree with you on that one.
24:12Speaking of agents...
24:15Um, Ethan reps Dylan Parker.
24:17You two seem to be spending a lot of time together recently.
24:20So, it's work.
24:21The usual.
24:22Filling with Niall's stuff, you know how it is.
24:24Mm-hmm.
24:25Just work.
24:26He's cute, though.
24:28I'm serious.
24:29It's nothing more than that.
24:31He's like my oldest friend.
24:33Whatever you say.
24:34But you have to introduce me to him soon.
24:36I need a new agent and I have heard great things about him.
24:38He is the greatest.
24:40Anyway, I have to get to my wardrobe trailer.
24:42Wish me luck.
24:43You are going to do great.
24:48Hope you finally showed up.
24:50Well, I don't want to miss it all.
24:52Fine.
24:53How's it going?
24:54It depends.
24:55You come here to check on Sophie or me?
24:58It better be me.
25:02Well, of course.
25:04How's that?
25:05Well, you know, the usual.
25:06Long hours, a lot of takes.
25:08But Sophie, she is just killing it.
25:10I mean, if her looks aren't going to make her a star, her acting definitely wouldn't.
25:14I always knew she had it in her.
25:16Yeah, I've been chatting with some of the producers and then buzzing about the early dailies.
25:20Sophie's performance is top-notch.
25:22You should take her on as a client, Ethan.
25:25Her agent sucks.
25:26Well, it seems like you just want to share all your clients with me, don't you?
25:31You know, between you and me, you're the real secret weapon here at Broadway.
25:37I didn't know I was directing this film.
25:39Well, you might as well be.
25:40You know you could be in charge of this.
25:42All right, well, if you're going to take all the credit, I'm going to go make some calls.
25:45But don't let this guy sweet-talk you too much, all right?
25:49Yeah, I did want to chat with you, run some things by you, some PR stuff.
25:56Alone.
26:00I'm kind of busy right now, but what did you have in mind?
26:03Yeah, I mean, the PR strategy is good.
26:06I just feel like I could use a little more personal attention.
26:10You have weekly check-ins on a full team of what you want.
26:13You need some one-on-one time together.
26:16I mean, you are impressive and, like, beyond hot, rookie.
26:21Um, Dylan, let's focus on your career.
26:25That's what we're here for, right?
26:27I think we could make magic together.
26:30Don't you?
26:36I'm Niles.
26:37Call me.
26:41Who is this?
26:43Have you realized your wrongs?
26:48Wrongs?
26:49What?
26:50What are you talking about?
26:52The sooner you bring Niles Gilmore back to glory, the safer you'll be.
26:57Niles, is this you?
26:59Look, I'm not bringing you back on as a client.
27:02This isn't Niles.
27:03Niles, that's exactly what you would say if it was you.
27:06This isn't fucking Niles.
27:08Then who are you?
27:10Someone who would do anything for Niles Gilmore.
27:13And I won't stop until you pay for his downfall.
27:19Hey, Ethan.
27:20Have you been getting weird phone calls?
27:23No, just the regular actors being desperate and trying to become movie stars.
27:28Why, what's wrong?
27:32Psycho fan is trying to get back at me for firing Niles.
27:34Back at you?
27:35How?
27:36I don't know yet.
27:37They're being really vague and it's really annoying.
27:40Just block their number.
27:41I tried and then they called me back on a new one.
27:44You actually seem kind of worried.
27:46Do you want me to do something about it?
27:50What exactly are you going to do, Ethan?
27:53Hey, I am a big, strong guy.
27:56I can beat him up or get a chokehold or something.
28:00You're acting like I didn't just watch Niles Gilmore kick your ass the other night.
28:04No, I think you're thinking of someone else.
28:07Yeah.
28:08Oh, right.
28:09Want me to hang out with you for the day?
28:11Keep you company?
28:12Let's see.
28:16You know, I have to get downtown for a magazine cover shoot for Liam.
28:20But I'll let you know if I get any more creepy goals.
28:24Okay.
28:26You're going to be okay.
28:27Just call me if you need anything else, okay?
28:30I forgot you were a hugger.
28:32Thanks, though.
28:40Thanks, you're gimme sexy, sexy man.
28:45Ma, the camera's appointed to here.
28:50How's everything going?
28:52Not well.
28:53They're not interested in the new Liam Sterling.
28:55All they want is a sexy, sexy man.
28:57It's okay.
28:58I'll take care of this.
29:01Hi, Enza.
29:03I'm Brooke.
29:04Liam's publicist.
29:05So we are going for a new direction with Liam.
29:10More serious, less sexy.
29:12So why don't we try this?
29:14The magazine wants a sexy, shirtless, sweaty, sensual...
29:19Unfortunately, that is not what I agreed on with the creative team.
29:22So we're either going to have to use the suit
29:26or you're going to have to find a different cover star.
29:28At the last minute...
29:30This is how it's going to have to be, Enza.
29:32Oh, cazzo.
29:34Fine.
29:35Suit, change, hurry.
29:38Mamma mia.
29:49This is way cool.
29:51So fun to see him in this home.
29:53Liam, what are you doing here?
29:54He invited me to see him in action.
29:56Did he really?
29:57That's so sweet of him.
29:59He really is a sweetheart.
30:01It's not often you meet a guy that handsome
30:02that isn't also a total douchebag.
30:05That's definitely rare, and I...
30:08Okay, great job.
30:10We got the shot.
30:11Bravo.
30:15Made it.
30:16Thanks for having me.
30:17You were great out there.
30:22So it worked out nicely?
30:25Yeah.
30:26Thanks again for that.
30:27I don't know what I'd do without you.
30:29Neither do I.
30:29What time is the dinner?
30:32Dinner?
30:36Yeah, um, it's at 7.
30:38We're going to go check out the new sushi spot on Sunset.
30:40I heard the sashimi is to die for.
30:42Liam got his reservations.
30:44Super cool.
30:45That sounds fun.
30:47Right?
30:48Thanks again for introducing us, Brooke.
30:50Liam is amazing.
30:52Of course.
30:53That's my job.
30:54You guys have fun.
30:56Sashimi!
30:57Thanks, girl.
31:02What the hell are you doing?
31:04He's your client.
31:06You don't like him.
31:08You're a professional.
31:10Stop.
31:18You're a strong, independent woman.
31:23You don't need him.
31:27Good morning, Brooke.
31:29You have back-to-back meetings today,
31:30and Liam Sterling's on the line.
31:32He said it's urgent.
31:33Um, can you tell him I'll call him back?
31:36Yeah.
31:42We position Liam as a modern, thoughtful, leading man.
31:45He's pushed past this heartthrob phase,
31:47and now we need to highlight his depth.
31:50His next role will be key in redefining his public image.
31:52I like it, but don't you think this shift is too sudden?
31:56His fan base may not be ready.
31:58They want apps.
32:02Um, don't worry.
32:05I have a plan for that.
32:07As you can see here...
32:14There you are.
32:15I've been trying to reach you all day.
32:20Um, I've been in meetings.
32:23What are you doing in my office?
32:26Marker.
32:27Brooke, I needed to see you.
32:29We have to talk about the other night.
32:32Liam, we can't.
32:34Not now.
32:38We can't just ignore the chemistry between us.
32:52Okay.
32:54The other day it was intense, but...
32:56We need to keep things professional.
32:58You have a rebrand to focus on, and I have a company to run.
33:02I just don't want things to be weird between us.
33:05And I don't want that either.
33:07But we need to cool it for both of our sakes.
33:20So, Dylan asked me to be his girlfriend.
33:22We're hard launching on social media.
33:24That's great, Soph.
33:26You seem happy.
33:28Oh my god, I heard the funniest rumor this morning.
33:30People are saying you and Liam Sterling are a thing.
33:34Ahem.
33:38Me and Liam?
33:40What?
33:41You know how people talk.
33:43I told them it's ridiculous, but you two do spend a lot of time together.
33:46Liam is just a client, nothing else.
33:49Right.
33:50I let people go to gossip.
33:52Anyway, I think Dylan is really serious about us.
34:02Who was that?
34:04Just work.
34:05Always something.
34:06You're still coming to set tonight, right?
34:08I have that huge scene.
34:10I wouldn't miss it.
34:11But when you're watching, nothing else.
34:17Yeah.
34:36I thought...
34:38I'm so sorry.
34:42Cut!
34:44Cut!
34:45Dylan, I said cut!
34:47Stop punching!
34:51I didn't even realize
34:53Lena was directing this film.
34:55Brooke, she's literally your client.
34:57It's hard to keep working lately.
34:59Are you okay?
35:01You're not your usual obnoxiously organized
35:03self lately.
35:06Okay, I'm gonna
35:07tell you this just because I trust you
35:09not to repeat it but
35:11I am beyond
35:12overwhelmed. Did you get anywhere
35:15in those weird calls? Yeah, I got a message
35:17today and
35:18that on top of work and
35:20some other stuff that I'm dealing with
35:24just to...
35:25I think you just need to get some rest.
35:27I can't.
35:28I promised Sophie I'd stay for her scenes.
35:31She's nervous.
35:35She's lucky to have you.
35:37She's like a little sister to me.
35:40Plus, if I left now
35:41I wouldn't get any sleep
35:42anyway, so...
35:44Do you want me to stay over?
35:46Sleep on the couch? Just so you're not alone?
35:48Like a sleepover?
35:49That actually sounds really nice, Ethan.
35:53Thanks.
35:54I owe you.
35:56Moving on to the next scene.
35:58Okay, okay, okay.
36:06Dillon, what are you doing here?
36:07It's the woman's dressing room.
36:09You know what I'm doing.
36:13I literally don't.
36:15You know you want some of this.
36:17You don't have to pretend anymore.
36:20You don't have to pretend.
36:22You don't have to pretend.
36:23You don't have to pretend.
36:24No!
36:26Ew!
36:27Ah!
36:28I don't want any part of you, Dillon.
36:30You're my client.
36:31I'm your publicist.
36:32Not to mention you're dating my best friend.
36:34Yeah.
36:35Yeah, she's chill as fuck.
36:37Then act like it.
36:39Because she really likes you.
36:41And if you're not serious about her, it's gonna hurt.
36:44I'm only dating her for the publicity.
36:46I'm gonna drop her ass as soon as the movie comes out,
36:48and then you and I can finally be together.
36:51You and I?
36:54We are never going to be together.
36:56I'm not even remotely interested in you.
36:58If you try this shit again, I'm dropping you as a client.
37:05Motherfucker.
37:06What the fuck, babe?
37:11Brooke, did you see that?
37:13This is so much fun.
37:14Um, is everything okay?
37:17I'm just not feeling too well.
37:19Oh, no.
37:20I hope you're not coming down with something.
37:22Um, probably just overworked.
37:25Well, go home.
37:26Get some rest.
37:27Are you sure?
37:28I'm positive.
37:29I really appreciate you coming, but I need you well rested
37:32so that we can party this weekend, okay?
37:34Okay, fair.
37:35But do you have a ride home?
37:37Dillon's driving me.
37:38I'll see you.
37:42Ready to get out of here?
37:44Beyond ready.
37:45Okay.
37:54I'll just drive.
37:55Let's get out of here.
37:59Okay.
38:01Alright.
38:02The windows and doors are locked, and the alarm system's on.
38:05Thanks for checking.
38:08You're safe.
38:08I think we're leaving those messages is just playing a really bad prank, or it's Niles being childish again.
38:15You really think so?
38:17I do.
38:19But it's okay to be scared.
38:21I'm here for you.
38:24I don't know.
38:24You don't know how much you mean to me.
38:27Alright.
38:27Goodnight.
38:28Can you please sleep here with me?
38:31Sure.
38:32Positive.
38:33I'll always be here for you.
38:51Can't sleep?
38:53No.
38:55You either?
38:59There's something that's been on my mind.
39:01There's something I've been wanting to do there.
39:12I've been wanting this for so long.
39:19Me too.
39:20More than anything.
39:23I need you, baby.
39:27I need you, baby.
39:28It's a faithless rollout, I'm on.
39:33I need you, baby.
39:35I need you, baby.
39:38Cause it's been dark in the summer long.
39:42I need you, baby.
39:48It's a faithless road I want
39:53Get you, baby
39:55Get you, baby
40:12Good morning.
40:13I made the coffee unbearably strong just the way you like it.
40:16Amazing.
40:18So you're feeling better now?
40:20Huh?
40:21After what?
40:23From a full night's sleep.
40:24Oh, yeah.
40:25I slept great.
40:26Thanks for staying with me.
40:27I finally felt a little safe.
40:29No problem.
40:30Plus your bed's infinitely comfier than mine.
40:32That's sad.
40:35Hey, mind if I shower real quick before work?
40:38Yeah, you can use the guest bedroom.
40:39Cool.
40:43Ethan?
40:44You need a towel.
40:52Mom, I forgot to do it.
41:02Wait, let's tuck the towels.
41:05Thanks.
41:06Yeah.
41:07Want to jump in with me?
41:09Shut up, Liam.
41:13Um, I should probably go get that.
41:15Want me to check it out?
41:16No.
41:16No, it's okay.
41:18You shower.
41:18I'll be quick.
41:28Liam, what are you doing here?
41:30You've been ignoring my calls.
41:32We're supposed to be distancing.
41:34I'm over that.
41:35Look, can I come inside?
41:36No.
41:39No, I don't think that's a good idea.
41:41You're being really weird.
41:42No.
41:43I'm being cautious.
41:44Okay?
41:45People can't see us together.
41:47There's already rumors swirling.
41:49So, so let rumors be rumors, especially if they're true.
41:54No one must know that.
41:57So what if we're attracted to each other?
42:00So, what if I want to see you, Brooke?
42:02I don't care, alright?
42:03I like being around you and I want to explore our connection.
42:09I can't do this, okay?
42:10Brooke.
42:11Brooke, come on, wait!
42:19Your shower head's incredible.
42:21Got to get your interior designer's contact info.
42:23Yeah, they're great.
42:25I'll give it to you.
42:28Who's at the door?
42:31Um, just some girls selling cookies.
42:36Do you want to get breakfast?
42:38No, I'm just going to head to the office early.
42:41You never turn down breakfast.
42:43I'm just not hungry.
42:45See you later.
42:53So why'd you call me here?
42:54You want to offer me your representation again?
42:57I'd rather eat glass, Niles.
42:59I want to know why you're leaving me these insane messages.
43:06This isn't for me.
43:08Don't bullshit us, Niles.
43:09Tell the truth.
43:11I won't be mad.
43:12I didn't send you this.
43:14What about the creepy voice calls?
43:15The voice changer didn't pull me.
43:17What phone calls?
43:18Brooke, look, I don't have time for this, okay?
43:20Why don't you just admit it?
43:22Look, I'm sorry that I dropped you, but I have a business to run.
43:26Okay?
43:27Did you do this or not?
43:29Brooke, let me tell you something.
43:31I have court dates, no movie deals, and two excessively large mansions that I'm trying
43:37to figure out how to pay for to keep out of foreclosure.
43:40So no, I didn't have time to do whatever pranks that you're dealing with.
43:44Okay.
43:45Do you believe him?
43:46I do.
43:48So can I go, or are you going to try to accuse me of something else I didn't do?
43:52No, you can go.
43:54Sorry.
43:58We should call the cops, right?
44:00Get an investigation going?
44:02No, not yet.
44:03Thanks, Margaret.
44:11The customer you're trying to reach is not available.
44:14Please call back.
44:18Hi.
44:19I questioned Niles.
44:21Please call me ASAP.
44:35Sophie, what's going on?
44:36I got your text.
44:37What's the emergency?
44:42He broke off his knee break.
44:44What?
44:45When?
44:46When did this happen?
44:47After our last scene.
44:48He said it was because of you.
44:49That you didn't think I was good enough to be with him.
44:52What?
44:53I would never say that.
44:55He's lying.
44:56Then why would he blame you?
44:57I don't know.
44:58I guess he's using me as an excuse.
45:00I feel so stupid.
45:03I really liked him.
45:04We even got these matching bracelets.
45:07You're not stupid.
45:08Okay?
45:09Dylan messed up.
45:11You deserve better.
45:12Are you sure you didn't tell him to break up with me?
45:14I swear.
45:15Okay?
45:15He's just avoiding accountability.
45:17He's a douche.
45:18How am I supposed to finish this movie with him?
45:23Sophie.
45:25You're a professional.
45:27Don't let him ruin this for you.
45:28You're right.
45:30Yeah.
45:31Okay.
45:33One second.
45:35It's Ethan.
45:40Ethan, what are you doing here?
45:42Sophie and I have a meeting.
45:43You haven't been answering any of my calls.
45:46Busy day.
45:49Sophie.
45:51What's wrong? Are you okay?
45:53Dylan broke up with me, but I'm okay.
45:56I'm so sorry to hear that.
45:58Do you want to reschedule the meeting?
45:59Because I totally understood.
46:00No, no, no, no.
46:00Absolutely not.
46:01I've been waiting to talk to you.
46:03Great.
46:04So am I.
46:06Um, Brooke.
46:09I will see you after I wrap here tonight.
46:11Can you just shut the door on your way out?
46:13Uh, yeah.
46:14Sure.
46:16Um, Ethan, call me back whenever you can, okay?
46:20It's really important.
46:21Yeah, okay.
46:32Oh, what's good? It's big deal.
46:34Damn.
46:35You fucking liar.
46:36What are you talking about?
46:37Why the hell did you lie to her?
46:41You made it very clear that you were never going to sleep with me.
46:43I was only dating her to get close to you.
46:45You're disgusting.
46:47I'll make sure your career crashes and burns if you don't admit that you lied to her.
46:50I didn't lie to her.
46:53Okay.
46:54I lied.
46:55I lied.
46:56I'm sorry.
46:58I apologize to her tonight, okay?
47:00You trying to kill my star?
47:03He's a fool when stars clapping.
47:05Okay.
47:05Can we talk?
47:07In private?
47:12Wow, nice office.
47:14Sit down.
47:17You know what's from?
47:18Did something happen on set?
47:20You tell me.
47:21Because from where I'm standing, something's definitely going on, just not on my set.
47:25I don't understand.
47:27I'm talking about you and Lou.
47:31You introduced us, pushed us together, and all the while you're sleeping with him?
47:36No, it's not like that.
47:38Bullshit!
47:39Everyone's talking about it.
47:40You and Liam, sneaking around behind my back.
47:43You think I'm dumb?
47:44Lena, I didn't mean for this to happen.
47:47There is something going on between us, but...
47:49What?
47:49You didn't expect to fall into his back?
47:52You set us up like pawns in your game, and now you want him for yourself?
47:55No, I truly wanted you two to be happy.
47:57You don't care about me.
47:59You only care about your selfish matchmaking games.
48:03You didn't care what this would do to me.
48:04That's not true, Lena.
48:08I'm sorry.
48:09You're sorry you got caught.
48:10Luckily I'm over him.
48:12He really is just a shallow pretty boy.
48:14Even with your shitty PR regret.
48:17Well done.
48:18Get out.
48:46Um, Sophie, I said seven. It's almost eight.
48:49Sorry, we got distracted.
48:51Is that so?
48:52He's so funny.
48:53You have to tell Brooke about the story of your dog in the summer house.
48:57You mean my dog eating the lasagna that his mom made for dinner?
49:01I know that one.
49:03It was there.
49:09Hey, can you go stir the pot?
49:11Um, on the stove, I have to talk to Ethan about a shared client.
49:13You made dinner?
49:14On it.
49:16Um, so I talked to Niles and he swear it wasn't him.
49:21I don't know if we should believe him, but...
49:23I mean, I kind of believe him because I have other suspects in mind.
49:27What do you think?
49:28I don't know, Brooke.
49:28Some people are good liars, even those you wouldn't expect.
49:31Yeah, but Niles isn't that good of an actor.
49:35No, he's not.
49:36But clearly you are.
49:38What are you talking about?
49:39I don't want to get into it right now, Brooke.
49:41I'm just dropping off, so if I...
49:44Soph?
49:45Since when do you two do nicknames?
49:47We have a lot in common, okay?
49:49And she sees me, Brooke.
49:50Sees you?
49:51What does that even mean?
49:53I...
50:00I was just throwing all of a sudden this flew through the window.
50:02It wasn't me, I swear.
50:04What is it?
50:09I knew it.
50:11Knew what?
50:15What are you talking about?
50:17Oh my god.
50:18Oh my god.
50:21I wanna see.
50:24Holy shit, Brooke.
50:26I lied.
50:28You lied to me about the rumors.
50:29You said it was nothing.
50:31I...
50:32I didn't mean to.
50:33I wasn't trying to lie to you.
50:34You weren't trying to lie to me.
50:36We're supposed to tell each other everything.
50:38We're best friends.
50:38I didn't know how to tell you, Sophie.
50:41So what was I, Brooke?
50:43Just a backup?
50:45Someone to keep around while you were sneaking off with Liam?
50:47No, Ethan.
50:48It wasn't like that.
50:49I didn't...
50:49You knew exactly what you were doing.
50:51What?
50:51I thought we were finally going to admit how we felt about each other.
50:57More than friends.
51:01Ethan.
51:02I didn't mean to hurt you.
51:04You hurt us both, Brooke.
51:05I defended you when everybody was talking behind your back.
51:09I know.
51:10I just...
51:10I didn't want it to be real.
51:12I thought that if I ignored it, it would just go away.
51:14Well, it's pretty real now, isn't it?
51:17I thought we had something, Brooke.
51:19Can't you feel it, too?
51:20Brooke, you need to figure out what you want.
51:23You can't keep playing with people's emotions.
51:25They're not a game, no matter how much you'd like them to be.
51:30I deserve better than this, Brooke.
51:32Ethan, I don't understand.
51:33I thought we were just friends.
51:35I didn't...
51:35No, bullshit.
51:39After all these years, I figured you'd realize that what we had is special.
51:42You are special to me.
51:44Yeah, maybe when you're not falling into bed with some movie store.
51:47Ethan, wait!
51:49Save it, Brooke.
52:00Oh, no!
52:02Did my brick end up in your perfectly pristine kitchen?
52:04Are you happy now?
52:06Not even close.
52:07You'll pay it!
52:08Go to hell.
52:13I said go to hell!
52:17Whoa, wait.
52:18What did I do?
52:19Liam?
52:20I'm sorry.
52:21I thought you were someone else.
52:22Look, can I come over?
52:23I want to see you.
52:28Fine.
52:32Good old Hollywood rumor mill strikes again.
52:35It's not a rumor if it's true.
52:38It's a shame things between us have to cause so much drama.
52:40It's crazy.
52:40I can craft and control all of my clients with public images.
52:46Spin any story around.
52:49Make bad press good.
52:51Shape the way Hollywood sees them.
52:53But when it comes to people I actually care about, I'm powerless.
52:59I have this wall over everything.
53:03Everything's controlled.
53:04It looks easily managed.
53:06But no.
53:07In reality, it's such a mess.
53:10I spent so long creating these perfect lives for everyone else.
53:17I think it's just time for me to be honest about mine.
53:21You know, you can control everybody else's image.
53:23But when it comes to your own life, sometimes the spotlight burns too bright.
53:27I should have understood the context for everyone.
53:31For you.
53:33For Lena.
53:34For Ethan.
53:37You know, Ethan's not totally innocent in all this either.
53:41He's been keeping things bottled up for way too long.
53:43I should have just been honest with him.
53:45Now I'm afraid that I lost him for good.
53:48You won't lose me.
53:49To be determined.
53:50Maybe it's time to stop worrying about control.
53:52Just let things happen naturally.
54:01Liam, I'm sorry.
54:03You love Ethan.
54:05Yeah.
54:08I do.
54:10I understand.
54:12And for what it's worth, I think you should go get what you want.
54:15You're not upset?
54:16I am.
54:18But I would never want to stop you from following your heart.
54:28Hi, Ethan.
54:31Surprise, Brooke.
54:32It's you.
54:34Where's Ethan?
54:35Ethan and Sophie are with me.
54:37Let's just say they're safe.
54:38For now.
54:38You have Sophie too?
54:40Where are you?
54:42Oh, you'll know soon enough.
54:44Oh, you'll know soon enough.
54:44But here's the thing.
54:45If you want to see them again, play by my rules.
54:47I'll do anything.
54:48Check your tax.
54:54Let's go.
54:56I'll drive.
54:57Okay.
55:06Wait.
55:07If things get out of control, you need to run.
55:09Okay?
55:10This doesn't involve you.
55:11No.
55:11I'm not leaving your side.
55:13Okay.
55:18Hello?
55:26Welcome to the final act, Brooke.
55:28I'm so glad you could make it.
55:30Let them go.
55:31Thanks for bringing another famous face to me.
55:33I'll make a great addition to my kill town.
55:35No one's getting killed tonight.
55:39Leo!
55:40No!
55:42Well, I guess it's time for the big reveal.
55:53Niles, you swore that it wasn't you.
55:55I'm a fucking actor.
55:57All we do is lie.
55:58You know, Brooke, for someone who thinks they hold all the power,
56:01you really are just another stupid, stupid Hollywood girl.
56:06You're insane.
56:07Tell me what you want so we can get this over with.
56:09What do I want?
56:11I want you all to feel like I felt when I was betrayed.
56:17You think you're untouchable.
56:19She are a queen.
56:21Always in control.
56:23But, Brooke, you're just like the rest of us.
56:27Disposable.
56:28This is all because of your stupid ego.
56:32Ego?
56:32No.
56:34Brooke, this is about power.
56:36Your company.
56:37Liam.
56:38Sophie.
56:39Ethan.
56:40They stole your attention from me.
56:43But I'm taking it back.
56:45You're wrong, Niles.
56:47PR isn't about power.
56:49It's about helping people.
56:50And I tried to help you, but you're Beyonce.
56:53Nope.
56:55Brooke, be honest with yourself.
56:56No.
56:57It's about defending people to your will.
57:02Do you really think that you can play puppet master forever?
57:13You're quick.
57:15But not for you.
57:19Go to hell.
57:21I don't think so.
57:30Show's over now.
57:32I'm a fucking movie star.
57:34You can't kill me.
57:35I'm in control.
57:36No.
57:48Oh.
57:50Brooke.
57:51You really kicked his ass.
57:52Oh my god you fucked him up.
57:54Brooke, I'm so sorry.
57:56Dude, this is all my fault.
57:58Brooke.
58:00I have wasted the last ten years of my life.
58:02Hiding the way I felt about you, but I don't want to hide anymore.
58:05I am so desperately in love with you.
58:08I don't want to spend another day of my life without you by my side.
58:10I will not stop fighting until I win you back from Liam.
58:13Ethan, Liam and I were nothing, okay?
58:16I'm in love with you, okay?
58:18And I'm sorry that I've been hiding with you.
58:30I love you, Ethan Briscoe.
58:32I love you, bro.
58:37Guys, I'm still tied up.
58:44No, it's cool. I got it.
58:46Liam, I'm so glad you're okay.
58:50Hey, can I ask you something?
58:52Anything.
58:54That looked like really heroic, right?
58:56I mean until I got knocked out.
58:58Yes, it was fair.
59:04What do you say we get out of here?
59:06That sounds like a good idea to me.
59:08Um, guys?
59:10Where's Niles?
59:12He must have ran off.
59:14He won't get very far.
59:15He's not a very fast runner.
59:17He's not a very fast runner.
59:33He's not a very fast runner.
59:45He's never going to go to know!
59:48He ANDY.
59:48He needs the Giative Me.
59:54He has all good resilience.
59:56While we're in love, it's really hard.
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