How the Tech Genius Stole Back Christmas is an inspiring modern short drama packed with technology, corporate revenge, hidden talent, family drama, romance, and holiday spirit. After being unjustly fired on Christmas Eve by Samantha Gray, the CEO's daughter, a brilliant tech innovator loses everything he worked for. But instead of giving up, he's recruited by Ava Cross, a senior executive at a rival company, where his groundbreaking ideas begin to reshape the industry.
As family rivalries, corporate conspiracies, and long-hidden truths come to light, the underestimated genius returns stronger than ever to prove that intelligence, integrity, and determination are worth more than power or privilege. Official promotional materials describe the story as following a tech genius fired on Christmas Eve who joins a rival company and fights to reclaim his future.
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As family rivalries, corporate conspiracies, and long-hidden truths come to light, the underestimated genius returns stronger than ever to prove that intelligence, integrity, and determination are worth more than power or privilege. Official promotional materials describe the story as following a tech genius fired on Christmas Eve who joins a rival company and fights to reclaim his future.
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00:00:09Can you believe it's been three years since Eli left for work?
00:00:13Feels like yesterday.
00:00:17I wonder he'll make it home for Christmas this year.
00:00:28Sir, it's not looking good.
00:00:29The hackers are about to break through the firewall.
00:00:31Don't let them.
00:00:32This is the company's lifeline.
00:00:34We have to protect it at all costs.
00:00:36My system's been hijacked!
00:00:38It's mine too! What do we do?
00:00:41How do we fix this?
00:00:46Elijah, we've been hacked. We need your help.
00:00:49What's the problem this time?
00:00:51Didn't I bring it under control already?
00:00:53There are more hackers now, and they're trying to bust through the firewall.
00:00:56They've already hijacked our computer systems.
00:00:59These fuckers are persistent, I'll give them that.
00:01:01These guys are using virtual IPs. They're not messing around.
00:01:04I've just blocked about 500 IP addresses.
00:01:06Jesus, Elishas.
00:01:07You're really going 1v500?
00:01:12Sir, where did Gray Tech find this Elijah guy?
00:01:15He's a total genius.
00:01:17Elijah's our ace of spades.
00:01:18He single-handedly developed three of the products that made Gray Tech the top tech company in the country.
00:01:23Oh, and he defeated KD, the world's number two hacker.
00:01:26Then, wouldn't that make him the world's number one hacker?
00:01:34It's done.
00:01:35Elijah, you're incredible!
00:01:37One on 500, and you barely broke a sweat!
00:01:44It's been a long day. You all should get home early.
00:01:47You guys heard Elijah? Let's wrap up early today!
00:01:49An early Christmas present for everyone!
00:01:55Mom, what's going on?
00:01:57Eli, will you...
00:02:01Are you coming home for Christmas?
00:02:03I'm literally on my way.
00:02:04Oh, and I'll be bringing my girlfriend, too.
00:02:06You and Dad are going to love her.
00:02:09Have someone on duty in case anything comes up.
00:02:11If you need me, I'll be a call away.
00:02:13It's the holidays, Elijah.
00:02:14Just forget about work for a while.
00:02:21I don't remember scheduling a Christmas party at the office.
00:02:25Um, who's this?
00:02:27This is our CEO's daughter, Samantha Gray.
00:02:30She's just returned from overseas.
00:02:32Due to her father's poor health,
00:02:34she'll be acting as Gray Tech's stand-if CEO.
00:02:38Here's the deal, folks.
00:02:39I don't know how my father ran this company,
00:02:41but my rule number one is no slacking off during work hours.
00:02:46This is great. I can explain.
00:02:47Silence!
00:02:48You're fired.
00:02:51Starting today, there are going to be some major changes around here.
00:02:54I'm going to weed out each and every slapper in this office.
00:03:03Elijah, you're our top programmer.
00:03:05Please, speak up in our defense.
00:03:07We've been working insane hours while everyone else is at home for the holidays.
00:03:10You know we don't deserve to get fired.
00:03:14Sama, uh, I mean, Miss Gray.
00:03:16We've been working overtime every day lately.
00:03:18Some of us even stayed here overnight last night to help protect the company.
00:03:23You're only working overnight because you waste time all day.
00:03:27You think our competitors are this inefficient?
00:03:29Working overtime doesn't give you idiots the right to bargain with me.
00:03:33Miss Gray, it seems you're unaware that several days ago we were hit with an unprecedented attack from highly sophisticated
00:03:40hackers.
00:03:41Through teamwork and days of tireless work, we were finally able to fend them off.
00:03:47Warding off hackers is your job.
00:03:49What do you want?
00:03:50A trophy?
00:03:50I've got some news for you, shit brains.
00:03:53All of you will be working over Christmas this year!
00:03:56To keep up with our competitors, we need to be constantly improving and pushing the envelope.
00:04:01And for anyone who stays home on Christmas, consider yourself unemployed.
00:04:05Miss Gray, no one in this industry works on Christmas.
00:04:08It's the one day we get to be with our families.
00:04:10Surely you can understand.
00:04:12Is your salary for going home and stuffing gifts into stockings?
00:04:16Have you forgotten who feeds you, who houses you, who gives you cars, and who pays for your children's schools?
00:04:20Ma'am, I agree that continuous innovation is vital.
00:04:23But rushing things will only lead to disaster.
00:04:24I suggest you reconsider.
00:04:26Who do you think you are, questioning my decision?
00:04:30Miss Gray, this is Elijah Green.
00:04:33He's our chief programmer.
00:04:35He's highly respected within the company.
00:04:37Even your father values his advice.
00:04:39Looks like my father spoiled this Elijah.
00:04:41If I don't bring him down, Gray Tech will turn into Green Tech sooner or later.
00:04:45I'll say it again.
00:04:46Everyone must show up on Christmas.
00:04:48Anyone who doesn't come in can submit their resignation.
00:04:51Miss Gray, do you know how much this decision will damage employee morale?
00:04:53Don't be dramatic.
00:04:54Since when are you qualified to speak for everyone?
00:04:57Anyone who wants Christmas off, stand up!
00:05:03They're not your servants.
00:05:05They're people.
00:05:07They need a healthy work-life balance.
00:05:10As acting C, you have to take that into account or...
00:05:13Or what?
00:05:14Are you threatening me?
00:05:15My decisions are for the company's long-term growth and to make sure all of you get raises.
00:05:20Besides, while we're all home decorating Christmas trees, who's going to solve user issues?
00:05:24Adam has already arranged around-the-clock coverage.
00:05:26No user issue will be missed.
00:05:30Mr. Green, you have repeatedly challenged my authority.
00:05:34I have no choice.
00:05:36You are fired.
00:05:44What did you just say?
00:05:45You heard me.
00:05:46My father pampering you all these years must have made you think you're hot shit.
00:05:50But you're in my house now, and Gray Tech is no place for arrogant preps like you.
00:05:55Fine then, do whatever you want.
00:05:56But you're making a big mistake.
00:06:00Wait!
00:06:01Before you leave, I need you to return all the confidential company data in your possession.
00:06:07What?
00:06:07I have nothing to give you.
00:06:08Liar!
00:06:09Return everything in its original form, or else!
00:06:12I don't know what you're talking about.
00:06:16Security!
00:06:19Stop that man!
00:06:20He's stealing our company's secrets and wealth!
00:06:23What are you waiting for?
00:06:25Miss Gray is your boss now.
00:06:26If she orders you to do something, do it!
00:06:28But ma'am, Mr. Grinry is...
00:06:29I'll tell you what he is.
00:06:31He's a spy and a traitor.
00:06:32Seize him so we can take back what's ours.
00:06:37That's all he has.
00:06:40Elijah Greens, this is your last chance.
00:06:43Turn over the data, now!
00:06:45Samantha Gray, I told you I have nothing to give you!
00:06:49You'll have to surrender sooner or later.
00:06:51And I won't just take the data, I'll take your car, your house, and your money, too!
00:06:55I'm not surrendering to you.
00:06:57All those things you mentioned were given to me by your father as tokens of appreciation.
00:07:01Now that he's out of the picture, what's the use in returning them?
00:07:04You're digging your own grave, and you're going to regret it.
00:07:07The word regret isn't in my vocabulary.
00:07:09Listen to me.
00:07:10Take this man's hands and beat them to a plum so that he never types on a keyboard again.
00:07:14Are you deaf?
00:07:15If you ignore my orders, I'll take you down along with him!
00:07:22Miss Gray, does your father know what you're doing?
00:07:27Miss Gray, let's not do anything rash.
00:07:30We can just follow protocol and take him to the police station.
00:07:34Once the tech world finds out what he's done, other companies won't touch him with a ten-foot rope.
00:07:40All right.
00:07:40Have him arrested and blacklisted across the entire industry.
00:07:45Quiet!
00:07:47Another word and all of you are fired!
00:07:52I want this man to disappear.
00:07:55Miss Gray, you're taking this too far!
00:07:58I haven't done anything illegal!
00:08:01You're going to pay for this.
00:08:03Remove him.
00:08:05Oh, and May.
00:08:07From this day on, you'll be working as my personal assistant.
00:08:15Mr. Greens, we were just following orders.
00:08:17You're free to go now.
00:08:20But we'll take care of it.
00:08:22Get out of here and don't look back.
00:08:23Thank you both.
00:08:24I won't forget this.
00:08:29Ava, I have some important news.
00:08:30Elijah Green has been fired from Gray Tech.
00:08:32You're his first love, right?
00:08:33Get in touch with him and convince him to join Eagle Tech.
00:08:34We need him on our side at all costs.
00:08:36Yes, sir.
00:08:36I'll get right on it.
00:08:38Elijah Green got sacked?
00:08:39This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
00:08:41I have to recruit him to join Sky Tech.
00:08:43What?
00:08:44Elijah Green's got laid off?
00:08:45You mean the lead programmer at Gray Tech?
00:08:46If we bring him on board, Lions Tech will catapult to the top of the tech world.
00:08:49We can't let this chance pass us up.
00:08:55Elijah, I heard you got fired.
00:08:56I'd like to formally offer you the role of lead engineer at Eagle Tech.
00:08:59We would be overjoyed to have someone like you on our team.
00:09:02Ava, I literally just got fired.
00:09:03I'm not in the mood for this now.
00:09:04All I want to do is go home and enjoy the holidays.
00:09:09All this time, I've been getting home late after Grace is asleep.
00:09:12But when she gets back today, I'm going to finally propose to her
00:09:15and then take her to meet my family.
00:09:18Derek, why so rough?
00:09:19Come on, I've been waiting forever.
00:09:21Now that your aunt's gone, we can finally get it on.
00:09:23Babe, I know you want me.
00:09:25You're gross!
00:09:26Just talk to that stupid boyfriend of yours already.
00:09:27There's no sense in putting it off any longer.
00:09:29God, don't be in such a rush.
00:09:30He's just my boyfriend.
00:09:31It's not like I'm married to him or something.
00:09:33Plus, it's more exciting this way, right?
00:09:35Fair point.
00:09:35That one time you forgot your ID and we couldn't book the hotel room,
00:09:38it was your dumbass boy tool who came to pick you up.
00:09:41I can wait to bring Grace to mom and dad.
00:09:43Derek, we should really do this somewhere else.
00:09:46What if he comes back?
00:09:47See?
00:09:47Nothing to be afraid of.
00:09:49That loser just got fired from Gray Tech and banned across the industry.
00:09:52If he was still lead programmer, I might fear him a little bit,
00:09:54but now he's just some jobless schmuck.
00:10:05Eli, why are you home so early?
00:10:07Grace, what are you doing?
00:10:09Well, if it isn't Mr. Workaholic, we're actually in the middle of something.
00:10:13So why don't you wait outside for us to finish?
00:10:17Don't worry.
00:10:18I'll be quick.
00:10:19Come on, Elijah.
00:10:21How much longer are you going to keep fooling yourself?
00:10:23Grace, why are you treating me like this after all I've done for you?
00:10:26What exactly have you done for me?
00:10:28I bet you can't even tell me one single thing that you did for me.
00:10:30You see that bag?
00:10:31Derek spent 100 grand on it for me.
00:10:33Did you ever get me anything that nice?
00:10:34Material objects don't prove a person's love?
00:10:37Eli, as far as I know, you're unemployed.
00:10:38You can't even put food on the table,
00:10:40so don't come to me with these abstract muses on love.
00:10:43Face it.
00:10:44You're a capital L loser.
00:10:47A beauty like Grace needs a real man in her life.
00:10:50But you, you're a fucking joke.
00:10:53Yeah, Derek's dad is Rick Henderson,
00:10:55vice president of Eagle Solutions,
00:10:57a subsidiary of the second biggest tech company in the country.
00:11:01That means Derek has superior DNA.
00:11:03Can you blame me for choosing him?
00:11:05Grace, our love,
00:11:08does it really mean nothing to you?
00:11:10Love?
00:11:11Can love put me in a mansion or a convertible?
00:11:13Can love give me the life I've always dreamed of?
00:11:15Derek is the only one who can offer that.
00:11:17Elisha, I never want to see you again.
00:11:20Alright, I guess you've shown me your true colors.
00:11:23Starting today, let's go our separate ways
00:11:24and forget we ever happened.
00:11:25But don't come crying if this decision comes back to bite you!
00:11:29Crying over you?
00:11:30Please, you're not worth a single tear.
00:11:33Elijah Green really made a run for it?
00:11:35God, that guy is something else.
00:11:38May, make sure he doesn't get off easy.
00:11:40Of course, I won't disappoint you.
00:11:44Don't worry, Miss Grey.
00:11:45Elijah has a surnamo of trouble heading his way.
00:11:49How about this?
00:11:50Grace technically remains your girlfriend,
00:11:53but you can't stop me when I want to see her.
00:11:55The thrill of stealing her from you is just too addicting.
00:11:58Derek, you're so naughty.
00:12:00It's fine, I don't want her anymore.
00:12:02Enjoy my sloppy seconds.
00:12:03And mark my words,
00:12:05I'm going to get even with you fools one day.
00:12:09So you're going to get even, huh?
00:12:11We'll see about that, Elijah.
00:12:14Elijah said he'd be back for the holidays.
00:12:17But it's Christmas Day and there's still no sign of him.
00:12:23Sadie, get out here!
00:12:30Merry Christmas, Steven.
00:12:31Christmas, my ass.
00:12:33I'm here for the money you owe me.
00:12:34You know how things are with Mark right now.
00:12:36We're doing our best.
00:12:38Can you just...
00:12:38Sadie, spare me the sorry excuses.
00:12:40I already did you a favor by not showing up on Thanksgiving.
00:12:42Now I've run out of patience.
00:12:44I know, but we just don't have the money yet.
00:12:50You don't have the money, huh?
00:12:52No sweat.
00:12:54I've got an idea.
00:12:55What kind of idea?
00:12:56Dad, doesn't Uncle Mark owe us 100,000 bucks?
00:12:59Get this, Elijah pissed off Derek and Derek asked us to get back at him.
00:13:03He said if we do a good job, he'll give us a million dollar reward.
00:13:07That's awesome.
00:13:09Your son just has to kill someone.
00:13:13Kill someone?
00:13:15If you agree, I'll write off your debt and you'll get a million dollar reward.
00:13:20He just has to kill one person.
00:13:21Plus, a family like yours can't afford to be picky right now.
00:13:25Nora?
00:13:26That would be Ms. Nora Green, the newest sales manager at Eagle Solutions,
00:13:29a subsidiary of the famous Eagle Tech.
00:13:31A woman with a very promising career ahead of her.
00:13:33This is a contract from Derek Henderson, son of Rick Henderson.
00:13:36These are the terms.
00:13:37They have an enemy that they need to disappear.
00:13:39If Elijah can take him out, the Hendersons will give you one million dollars as a reward.
00:13:43It's a sweet deal.
00:13:44Sign the contract while you still can.
00:13:49Nora, how could you be so cruel?
00:13:51You're asking Eli to kill somebody?
00:13:54Who knows?
00:13:54Maybe it's his calling to be a hitman.
00:13:56Plus, if Elijah gains the respect of the Henderson family, you guys are set for life.
00:14:01Nora, Steven, please don't ask this of us.
00:14:04Eli wouldn't hurt a fly.
00:14:05You haven't seen him for three years.
00:14:06He could have changed, for all you know.
00:14:08Just sign the contract and you'll get to spend your old life in peace.
00:14:10Please, just wait a little longer for the money.
00:14:12Eli told me he's bringing his girlfriend back for Christmas this year.
00:14:15He'll think of something.
00:14:20Sadie, show some common sense.
00:14:22Elijah's just a child in an adult body.
00:14:24Why are you still holding out hope for him?
00:14:25No, he's really coming back this time.
00:14:28He called me yesterday and he told me he was coming home.
00:14:31Are you signing or not, you old hag?
00:14:33Don't make me get my hands dirty.
00:14:35I'm not turning my son into a murderer!
00:14:39All right, you wrinkly bitch.
00:14:41Let's see what you'll choose, your son or your life.
00:14:48Let go of my mom!
00:14:53Mom, are you okay?
00:14:56I'm fine, Eli.
00:14:58I'm just happy to see you.
00:15:02It's Christmas.
00:15:03Shouldn't you be at home celebrating?
00:15:05Look who the cat dragged in.
00:15:06You finally decided to show up, huh?
00:15:08And not even a long time no see Uncle Steven or a how-have-you-been Uncle Steven?
00:15:11Must have got those manners from your mother.
00:15:14Eli just got back.
00:15:16And he's probably cold after the trip.
00:15:19Why don't we take things inside?
00:15:21Huh.
00:15:29Dad, I had no idea you were so sick.
00:15:31Why didn't you tell me?
00:15:34One day he got sick out of the blue since around Thanksgiving last year.
00:15:38Here, they're homemade.
00:15:40I don't need your fake hospitality.
00:15:42Let's cut to the chase.
00:15:43Elijah, your mother owes me 500,000 bucks.
00:15:46And she said you'd have it when you came back.
00:15:48Come on, pay up!
00:15:49Mom, what's this about?
00:15:51Why do you owe Uncle Steven so much money?
00:15:53Eli, this whole thing is such a mess.
00:15:55Last fall, your father needed life-saving surgery, and I had to borrow the money from Steven.
00:15:59But I never thought he would-
00:16:01How did 100 grand turn into 500?
00:16:02You're taking advantage of my mother.
00:16:04This is extortion.
00:16:04Technically, it should be a lot more than 500.
00:16:07That's with a family discount included.
00:16:08I'm trying to make things easier.
00:16:10You're hiking up the interest rate.
00:16:11This is against the law.
00:16:13Against the law?
00:16:14Around here, I am the law.
00:16:15Elijah, this isn't a matter of right and wrong.
00:16:17It's simple.
00:16:18Either you give me the money, or you're carrying out a hit for the Henderson family.
00:16:27Your uncle told me that if we don't give them the money, they're going to force you
00:16:31to kill an enemy of the Henderson family.
00:16:33What?
00:16:34They want to turn me into a hitman?
00:16:36I refuse to comply with such an outrageous arrangement.
00:16:39We're taking this to court.
00:16:40Please, don't be so naive.
00:16:42I forgot to tell you, I've been promoted to sales manager of Eagle Solutions.
00:16:45With the type of lawyer I can afford, you wouldn't stand a chance.
00:16:48That's right.
00:16:49Not to mention, we've got the Hendersons in our corner, and their son is on excellent
00:16:52terms with Nora.
00:16:53We're basically untouchable around here.
00:16:55The Henderson's son?
00:16:56You mean Derek Henderson?
00:16:58I should have figured you were running in the same circles.
00:17:00Does the president of Eagle Solutions know about what you're doing?
00:17:03How about Eagle Tech CEO John Eagle?
00:17:05Wow, you've really done your homework.
00:17:06But no amount of knowledge can make up for the fact that you're a penniless loser.
00:17:13Breaking news.
00:17:14In an unexpected turn of events at the world-famous company Gray Tech, renowned lead programmer
00:17:19Elijah Green has been fired after violating company policy.
00:17:21They will be considered a mortal enemy.
00:17:23Gray Tech's lead programmer is also named Elijah Green, and he just got fired.
00:17:27Elijah, are they talking about you?
00:17:29That's right, it's me.
00:17:30Is it true what they said on the news?
00:17:34Don't worry, mom.
00:17:36It's just a small setback.
00:17:38I'll be fine.
00:17:39Elijah, if you've got any sense in you, you'll hurry up and sign that contract.
00:17:42Don't worry, mom and dad.
00:17:44Sign it.
00:17:44And your mom and dad will get a million dollar reward.
00:17:48Otherwise, if you die one day and your parents have no one to support them, they'll end up
00:17:52begging on the streets.
00:17:53I'm not killing someone.
00:17:55As for the money, all I can do is pay you back the 100 grand at a normal interest rate.
00:18:00I'm trying to help you.
00:18:02The least you could do is show a little gratitude.
00:18:04You need to get one thing straight.
00:18:06I'm not some pussover that you can manipulate as you please.
00:18:08And you need to get one thing straight.
00:18:10Eagle Tech is the second biggest tech company in the world.
00:18:13If you turn down the Henderson family, they have a million ways to make you disappear.
00:18:18Is that a threat?
00:18:20Nora, I thought you'd have this taken care of by now.
00:18:27Derek, Merry Christmas.
00:18:30I didn't know you were going to come all the way here.
00:18:33Merry Christmas, Mr. Henderson.
00:18:34I'm Nora's father, Steven.
00:18:36My brother's family here are an ungrateful bunch.
00:18:38They even had the nerve to reject your offer.
00:18:40I thought you'd know better than to say no to the Henderson family.
00:18:42You again, huh?
00:18:43I knew you were a scumbag, but this is a whole new extreme.
00:18:46Wait, you two know each other?
00:18:48Of course we do.
00:18:49I can't seem to escape this guy lately.
00:18:51Yeah, I know this chump.
00:18:52Matter of fact, I was just at his place yesterday, having some fun with his girlfriend.
00:18:58Derek, you're such a bad boy.
00:19:01Relax.
00:19:02She'll never take your place in my heart.
00:19:05Get out of my house!
00:19:06If you don't leave, I'm calling the cops!
00:19:08Go ahead, call them.
00:19:09Once they see I'm involved, it's game over for you, bud.
00:19:13Elijah, you might as well sign the contract now.
00:19:15If Derek's in a good mood, he might even give your parents a little extra cash.
00:19:19Yes, not a bad idea.
00:19:20If you sign now, I'll fork out two million.
00:19:22How about that?
00:19:23Elijah, see how considerate Mr. Henderson is being?
00:19:25You'd have to be a fool to turn down that offer.
00:19:27This is unbelievable!
00:19:29You clowns are no better than animals!
00:19:31I'm going to bring you to justice!
00:19:32You aren't going to do jack shit!
00:19:34Guys, I've had it with this ungrateful bastard!
00:19:37Trash the room, now!
00:19:40Eli, maybe you should just sign it.
00:19:43That person they want you to kill is probably corrupt and evil anyway,
00:19:46and it'll save our family.
00:19:48I'm not doing it.
00:19:49I'll cut my own hand off before I sign that paper.
00:19:51Then, what should we do?
00:19:53Indeed, what should we do?
00:19:55You know, this lady might be past her prime,
00:19:58but she still has a certain charm about her.
00:20:02Tell you what, if you come over here and kiss me right here,
00:20:05we can forget about this contract.
00:20:07Oh, and I get to use my tongue.
00:20:10God, Derek, you really have no chill.
00:20:15Sadie, this is your last chance.
00:20:17Give Derek what he wants.
00:20:18And not only will Elijah not have to kill anyone,
00:20:20I won't ask you to pay me back.
00:20:22You best think long and hard.
00:20:24Come on, I'm ready for you.
00:20:26Leave my mother out of this, you filthy swine!
00:20:30Fine, let's see how much longer you can resist.
00:20:33Guys, bring the old man over here!
00:20:40Keep your hands off my dad!
00:20:43You pigs!
00:20:44Let go of my dad before I beat your asses!
00:20:50Please, stop!
00:20:51You'll hurt him, I'm begging you!
00:20:52What, you think I was joking around?
00:20:55Do what I said,
00:20:56and I'll let your crippled husband
00:20:57and your low-life son off the hook.
00:21:00All right, I'll do it.
00:21:03Mom, no!
00:21:04Don't do it!
00:21:05Mom, stop!
00:21:06You can't let them win!
00:21:13Nora!
00:21:13Have you lost your conscience?
00:21:15She's your aunt!
00:21:16Are you really just gonna stand here
00:21:18and watch this guy assault her?
00:21:19Please, all we share is a last name.
00:21:21If she gets assaulted, that's on you!
00:21:22If you had any status at all,
00:21:24no one would dare touch her.
00:21:25You're sick!
00:21:26You care more about money and power
00:21:29than your own kin!
00:21:30Oh, come on.
00:21:31What do I get from being your kin anyway?
00:21:33You and your parents are dead to me.
00:21:35If Derek touches my mother,
00:21:37I'm gonna make you all suffer!
00:21:39And just how do you plan to do that?
00:21:41I could make sweet love to your mother
00:21:43right in front of you,
00:21:44and there'd be nothing you could do to stop me.
00:21:47No!
00:21:52Hello?
00:21:54Is Elijah home?
00:21:56Ah, Miss Cross,
00:21:57what an unexpected pleasure this is!
00:21:58Mr. Sky and Mr. Lyons as well!
00:22:01On Christmas Day, nonetheless!
00:22:03Miss Cross?
00:22:05Are you the Miss Cross from Eagle Tech?
00:22:08You and these two gentlemen,
00:22:10please,
00:22:11you have to help my son Elijah!
00:22:14You have to save our family!
00:22:27Mrs. Cross,
00:22:28I'm begging you,
00:22:30please,
00:22:31help Elisha,
00:22:32please!
00:22:33Just calm down.
00:22:34Calm down and let's talk, okay?
00:22:37What are you looking at, old Furt?
00:22:38Crying about your problems to Miss Cross
00:22:40won't change anything.
00:22:41Mr. Henderson,
00:22:42I think you owe us an explanation.
00:22:43You just showed up at their house
00:22:45looking for trouble.
00:22:46It's Christmas for Christ's sake.
00:22:48Miss Cross,
00:22:49what are you suggesting?
00:22:50This family owes a fat stack of cash
00:22:51to my girlfriend
00:22:52and they're refusing to return it.
00:22:53I just came here to support her.
00:22:56Miss Cross,
00:22:58uh,
00:22:59Merry Christmas.
00:23:00I'm Nora Green,
00:23:01sales manager at Eagle Solutions.
00:23:03There have been some misunderstandings
00:23:04between my family and Elijah's
00:23:06and we're trying to sort things out.
00:23:08The thing is,
00:23:09uh,
00:23:10last year,
00:23:11my father's brother,
00:23:12Mark,
00:23:12needed an emergency procedure
00:23:14so we lent them 100 grand.
00:23:16Fast forward to now
00:23:17and not only have they still not paid us back,
00:23:19they're accusing us
00:23:20of extortion.
00:23:22Let's get the facts straight.
00:23:23You lent us 100 grand
00:23:25and now you're asking for 500.
00:23:27How is that not extortion?
00:23:29Plus,
00:23:30you're trying to force me to kill somebody
00:23:32which is illegal.
00:23:34What?
00:23:35This is starting to get weird.
00:23:37Miss Cross,
00:23:37they're the ones who owe us money.
00:23:39Let's not act like they have
00:23:40the moral high ground here.
00:23:42I offered them a million dollars
00:23:43in exchange for Elijah
00:23:44eliminating one of my enemies.
00:23:46He'd never run into that kind of money
00:23:47if it wasn't for me.
00:23:48Consider it an act of charity.
00:23:50Exactly.
00:23:51Derek's trying to do the right thing
00:23:52but this stubborn bastard Elijah
00:23:53keeps rejecting the offer.
00:23:55This is an egregious offense
00:23:56to Derek,
00:23:57Eagle Tech,
00:23:58and everyone in our circle.
00:23:59So today,
00:23:59we came here to remind
00:24:01these ungrateful scum
00:24:02what happens
00:24:03when you mess with people in power.
00:24:09Bring that scroundrel over here
00:24:11and get him to apologize
00:24:12to Miss Cross
00:24:13and the others.
00:24:15Enough!
00:24:16Mr. Lyons,
00:24:17got anything to say?
00:24:19Yeah,
00:24:19I never knew
00:24:20the son of a measly
00:24:21vice-weight president
00:24:21could speak for all people in power.
00:24:23You learn something new every day.
00:24:26Hear that?
00:24:28You're a joke to us.
00:24:31Mr. Henderson,
00:24:32how long are you going to
00:24:33keep stirring shit up?
00:24:34Miss Cross,
00:24:35why did you just hit Derek?
00:24:37The ones you should be hitting
00:24:38are Elijah and...
00:24:39Quiet!
00:24:40Do you even know
00:24:40who you're messing with?
00:24:41Elijah's the former lead programmer
00:24:42at Grey Tech.
00:24:43He could pay you back
00:24:44tenfold if he wanted
00:24:45and if you think
00:24:45you can turn him
00:24:46into a hitman
00:24:47for a million bucks,
00:24:48you're living in a fantasy land.
00:24:50But how is that possible?
00:24:51Elijah's just some
00:24:52community college grad.
00:24:53How could he get
00:24:53a high-ranking job
00:24:54at the world's top tech company?
00:24:56What,
00:24:56you think I'm lying?
00:24:57Derek,
00:24:57please tell me
00:24:58you at least knew
00:24:58where Elijah worked.
00:25:00Well,
00:25:01I...
00:25:02Why is Miss Cross
00:25:03siding with Elijah?
00:25:04Whatever.
00:25:04Better just go along
00:25:05with it for now.
00:25:06I can always deal
00:25:07with Elijah later.
00:25:11You liar!
00:25:11You were just using me
00:25:12this whole time!
00:25:17Elijah,
00:25:18Mr. and Mrs. Greens,
00:25:19I sincerely apologize
00:25:20for my rashness today.
00:25:21Nora set a trap for me
00:25:22and I fell right into it.
00:25:23I shouldn't have tried
00:25:24to force you
00:25:24to sign that contract.
00:25:25I hope you can forgive me.
00:25:30Derek,
00:25:31why are you...
00:25:34Why am I what?
00:25:36Nora,
00:25:37I can't support someone
00:25:38who has no respect
00:25:39for family
00:25:39and who tries
00:25:40to hurt their own cousin.
00:25:42You're heartless.
00:25:44Mrs. Cross,
00:25:45what do you suggest
00:25:46we do with these two snakes?
00:25:49Nora,
00:25:49you're morally bankrupt.
00:25:51You'll be immediately
00:25:52removed from your position
00:25:53and will never work
00:25:53for us again.
00:25:55As for your father,
00:25:57he'll be blacklisted
00:25:58across all Eagle companies
00:25:59and all his current projects
00:26:00will be cancelled at once.
00:26:03Elok,
00:26:03please,
00:26:04you and I are family.
00:26:05Tell Mrs. Cross
00:26:05not to fire me.
00:26:06I need this job.
00:26:07Huh,
00:26:08now we're family.
00:26:09Didn't you just say
00:26:10that my parents and I
00:26:11are dead to you?
00:26:11Eli,
00:26:12I screwed up.
00:26:13I don't know what possessed me
00:26:14to say such a terrible thing.
00:26:15Let's just forget
00:26:16I ever said it,
00:26:16okay,
00:26:17please?
00:26:17Listen,
00:26:18Eli,
00:26:18we got carried away.
00:26:19You don't need to pay us back today.
00:26:21Matter of fact,
00:26:21you can return the money
00:26:22whenever you want
00:26:23and I won't charge interest.
00:26:25Elijah,
00:26:26I'll pay them back for you.
00:26:27No,
00:26:28Elijah,
00:26:28please allow me.
00:26:29I'd be happy to pay off
00:26:30your debt as well.
00:26:32What's going on?
00:26:33All of them are siding
00:26:34with Elijah?
00:26:35Isn't he just a jobless
00:26:37nobody now?
00:26:37This is insane.
00:26:39Elijah must be wielding
00:26:40some serious power
00:26:41behind the scenes.
00:26:42Why else would they be
00:26:43sucking up to him like this?
00:26:47Aunt Sadie,
00:26:49let's just call that
00:26:50a hundred grand
00:26:51a gift from my dad and I.
00:26:52You don't have to pay us back.
00:26:54Just get Elijah
00:26:55to tell Mrs. Cross
00:26:56not to fire me.
00:26:57Please,
00:26:58I'm your niece.
00:27:04That's right,
00:27:05we're family.
00:27:07We know Mark
00:27:07has had a rough year,
00:27:08so let's just call it even.
00:27:10Covering Mark's surgery
00:27:11was my responsibility
00:27:12as his older brother.
00:27:15Eli,
00:27:16go on.
00:27:16You ought to put in
00:27:17a good word for them.
00:27:20Did you forget
00:27:21everything that just happened?
00:27:23If Ava
00:27:24and the others
00:27:25didn't show up,
00:27:25I'd probably be dead
00:27:27right now.
00:27:28And you and dad
00:27:29would still be getting
00:27:30tortured and humiliated.
00:27:36Eli,
00:27:37if you just tell
00:27:37Mrs. Cross
00:27:38not to fire my dad
00:27:39and I,
00:27:39we'll forget about
00:27:41the money.
00:27:42Please,
00:27:42this is all I ask of you.
00:27:46I might not have a job now,
00:27:48but I still have
00:27:49my integrity.
00:27:50I could care less
00:27:51about the money.
00:27:52You've already lost
00:27:53my trust.
00:27:55Eli,
00:27:55please forgive us
00:27:56just this once.
00:27:57I'm begging you
00:27:58it won't happen again.
00:28:00Shut up.
00:28:02If you were smart,
00:28:04you'd get out of here
00:28:04before Elijah loses his cool.
00:28:06Unless you enjoy
00:28:07embarrassing yourselves
00:28:08like this.
00:28:15Stop right there.
00:28:17Mr. Green isn't
00:28:18done with you yet.
00:28:21Mr. Green is a
00:28:22respected figure
00:28:23in the tech world.
00:28:24You don't just get
00:28:24a free pass to leave
00:28:26after terrorizing
00:28:26him and his family.
00:28:28Mr. Sky,
00:28:28Mr. Lyons,
00:28:30I'm deeply sorry
00:28:31for what I did to Elijah.
00:28:32I promised to learn
00:28:33from my mistakes.
00:28:36Mr. Green,
00:28:38what should we do
00:28:39with this pathetic fool?
00:28:44The first one
00:28:45was for abusing my mom.
00:28:47The second
00:28:48was for exiting my dad.
00:28:51And the third
00:28:52was for trying
00:28:52to make me
00:28:53into a hitman.
00:28:54But you and I
00:28:54aren't finished.
00:28:55That was just
00:28:56the first step
00:28:57of my revenge.
00:28:58Now get out.
00:29:00Elijah,
00:29:00you don't just hit me
00:29:01and get away with it.
00:29:02Next time I see you,
00:29:04you're dead.
00:29:09Let's put that
00:29:09mess behind us.
00:29:10I'd like to formally
00:29:11offer you a job
00:29:12at Eagle Tech.
00:29:12In fact,
00:29:13we'd like to make you
00:29:13our new lead programmer.
00:29:14So would we.
00:29:15And Livens Tech, too.
00:29:16Elijah,
00:29:17this is Eagle Tech's
00:29:17brand new
00:29:18employees-only credit card
00:29:19with a spending limit
00:29:20of $100 million.
00:29:21Consider it a welcome
00:29:22gift from us.
00:29:22Not bad,
00:29:23Ms. Cross.
00:29:24$100 million is hard to top.
00:29:25But Mr. Green's
00:29:26Sky Tech is no slouch either.
00:29:27If you agree to my offer,
00:29:28I'll give you a $150 million
00:29:29hiring bonus.
00:29:30Make no mistake,
00:29:30Mr. Green,
00:29:31Lions Tech would be
00:29:31just as honored to have you.
00:29:32I'll have $200 million
00:29:33in your pocket
00:29:33by the end of the day.
00:29:34Listen,
00:29:35I'm humbled by your generosity
00:29:36and I'm very grateful
00:29:37for your help today.
00:29:38But I really can't
00:29:38accept all that money.
00:29:39Elijah,
00:29:40I know your father's
00:29:41health costs are piling up.
00:29:43Use this to cover them.
00:29:44You can give it back
00:29:45when your finances
00:29:45are more stapled.
00:29:47I guess I'll take it then.
00:29:49Thanks, Ava.
00:29:50So,
00:29:51that means you accept
00:29:52my offer, right?
00:29:52You'll join Eagle Tech?
00:29:54Damn,
00:29:54should have started
00:29:55recruiting him sooner.
00:29:56I know,
00:29:56guess she beat us to it.
00:29:58Mr. Sky,
00:29:58Mr. Lions,
00:29:59I won't forget your kindness.
00:30:01We won't be working together now,
00:30:02but I do hope our paths
00:30:03cross in the future.
00:30:04If that's the way you feel,
00:30:04then I didn't come here for nothing.
00:30:06Thank you,
00:30:06Mr. Green.
00:30:07Yes,
00:30:07thank you,
00:30:08Mr. Green.
00:30:08I'll arrange a welcome banquet
00:30:09for you at the Imperial Hotel
00:30:10this evening.
00:30:11Ava,
00:30:12you've been very good to me,
00:30:13but a banquet would be a bit much.
00:30:14No,
00:30:15I'm not changing my mind.
00:30:16I want the whole world to know
00:30:17that Elijah Green
00:30:18is Eagle Tech's new lead programmer.
00:30:22All right,
00:30:23fine,
00:30:23but nothing too fancy,
00:30:24all right?
00:30:25Deal.
00:30:26It'll be simple but elegant.
00:30:27You're gonna love it.
00:30:28Then it's a plan.
00:30:28Well,
00:30:29do you have anything else
00:30:29going on today?
00:30:32It's my first time home
00:30:33in three years.
00:30:34I just want to spend time
00:30:35at home with my parents.
00:30:36Eli,
00:30:37why don't we pay a visit
00:30:38to my side of the family today?
00:30:39Grandpa Jim is always
00:30:40talking about you these days,
00:30:41and who knows
00:30:42when you'll be back next?
00:30:43Don't we usually visit them
00:30:44on the day after Christmas?
00:30:45Yes,
00:30:45but yesterday,
00:30:46your Uncle Frank told me
00:30:47that all your aunts
00:30:47are visiting as well.
00:30:48He said that if you came back,
00:30:49we should get together today.
00:30:51Nora,
00:30:51I'm sorry for how I acted earlier.
00:30:53I was just thinking
00:30:54on the fly and improvising.
00:30:56Derek,
00:30:57you have to help.
00:30:58I can't lose that job.
00:30:59It means everything to me.
00:31:01Derek,
00:31:01my family's having
00:31:02a Christmas party later.
00:31:03You should come.
00:31:04Everyone wants to see you.
00:31:05Of course,
00:31:06I'll be there.
00:31:07Was that the latest
00:31:08side cheek
00:31:08trying to steal you
00:31:09away from me?
00:31:10Just a friend inviting me
00:31:11to her Christmas gathering.
00:31:13Don't worry,
00:31:13Nora.
00:31:14I'll find a way
00:31:14to get you back
00:31:15your sales manager position.
00:31:16Ava Cross,
00:31:17you stood up for Elijah
00:31:19and now you'll go down
00:31:20with him too.
00:31:24Long time no see,
00:31:26everybody.
00:31:27Merry Christmas
00:31:27and Happy New Year.
00:31:29Wow,
00:31:29look who it is.
00:31:30How long has it been?
00:31:31We thought you'd
00:31:32forgotten about us.
00:31:35What flavor are those?
00:31:36Horse shit?
00:31:38Seriously,
00:31:39Eli,
00:31:39that's the best you can do
00:31:40after not showing up
00:31:41for three years?
00:31:41Should have saved
00:31:42your stupid cookies
00:31:42for Santa.
00:31:43I have a bird feeder
00:31:44in my yard.
00:31:45Maybe I'll crumble
00:31:46a few of them up
00:31:46to feed to the crows.
00:31:49As for the rest,
00:31:50they'll make a nice meal
00:31:51for some homeless guy
00:31:52on the street.
00:31:53These are for Grandpa Jim,
00:31:54so let's let him
00:31:55be the judge.
00:31:57Why don't we get him
00:31:58to come out and try one?
00:32:03Of course you offer them
00:32:04to the old man
00:32:05who's lost all his taste bubs.
00:32:06Plus,
00:32:07why take a bite
00:32:07when we can smell
00:32:08the stench from over here?
00:32:10Man,
00:32:10bringing homemade cookies
00:32:11because you're short on cash
00:32:12is one thing,
00:32:13but when you do that
00:32:14and pretend to make
00:32:14a whole grand entrance,
00:32:15you look pretty sad.
00:32:18See how stale they look?
00:32:19Probably weeks old already.
00:32:21He's trying to give
00:32:21Grandpa Jim diarrhea.
00:32:23Fine,
00:32:23you can throw them out.
00:32:25Let's see how
00:32:26Grandpa Jim reacts
00:32:27when he hears you
00:32:27dumped his expensive
00:32:28Christmas gift in the trap.
00:32:30Enough games, Eli.
00:32:31Shut up
00:32:32and stop playing dumb.
00:32:33Unbelievable.
00:32:34This boy is an embarrassment
00:32:35to the whole family.
00:32:40Someone help.
00:32:41No, I lost the game.
00:32:42Gabe,
00:32:43where are your manners?
00:32:44Not even gonna say hello?
00:32:45This is your Aunt Sadie,
00:32:46your Uncle Mark,
00:32:47and your cousin Elijah.
00:32:49Are you that loser cousin
00:32:50my parents are always
00:32:51talking about?
00:32:57Merry Christmas!
00:32:58So,
00:32:59where's my present?
00:33:02Sorry,
00:33:02I came here in a rush
00:33:03so I couldn't bring gifts
00:33:04for everyone.
00:33:06How about I get an app store gift card
00:33:07and send it to you later?
00:33:09You're fooling no one, Eli.
00:33:11If you're broke,
00:33:12just say it
00:33:12instead of making
00:33:13empty promises to a kid.
00:33:15Yeah,
00:33:15no one wants a $5 gift card
00:33:17from you anyway.
00:33:18My other cousins gave me
00:33:20super cool gifts.
00:33:21You're the only stingy one.
00:33:23Just cause I didn't bring gifts
00:33:25doesn't mean I'm broke.
00:33:27I'll go to the bank later today
00:33:29and withdraw 50 grand,
00:33:30all for you.
00:33:31Oh,
00:33:31and I see you're a gamer.
00:33:33We can stop by the mall
00:33:33and I'll get you a laptop.
00:33:35Sweet!
00:33:35Thanks, cuz!
00:33:36You're the best!
00:33:40Nice try, Eli.
00:33:42Eagle Tech doesn't even
00:33:43make credit cards.
00:33:44Monopoly money is probably
00:33:45worth more than this shit.
00:33:47Typical Eli.
00:33:48Pulling a dumb trick
00:33:49and thinking we'll fall for it.
00:33:55First it was the month-old cookies,
00:33:56now it's a fake credit card.
00:33:58Jesus,
00:33:58how gullible do you think we are?
00:34:00Hey,
00:34:01I've never faked a thing.
00:34:03You guys just don't know
00:34:05what's real.
00:34:17Hey, kids.
00:34:18Where are your parents?
00:34:19My cousin just gave me
00:34:2050 grand for Christmas.
00:34:22Show me your most expensive laptops.
00:34:28This is our flagship model,
00:34:30perfect for gamers.
00:34:31It's on sale for $10,000.
00:34:33How many do you want?
00:34:34I'll take four.
00:34:36Four?
00:34:36Well, all right.
00:34:37I'll grab them for ya.
00:34:42I'm sick of your shit, Eli.
00:34:43You're pushing 30 with nothing
00:34:44to show for it,
00:34:45yet you still have the nerve
00:34:46to talk back to us.
00:34:50If you make a scene here
00:34:51and ruin Christmas for Grandpa Jim,
00:34:53you'll have no one else to blame.
00:34:55Frank, Eli is telling the truth.
00:34:57What, so you're rich now?
00:34:59You're telling me that card is real
00:35:00and those cookies are top quality?
00:35:02Yes.
00:35:03Sadie,
00:35:04you raised a good-for-nothing bastard.
00:35:06If I don't discipline him myself,
00:35:08it's a matter of time
00:35:08before he gets into trouble
00:35:09and disgraces our name.
00:35:12Elijah,
00:35:12I need you to swear
00:35:13on your mother's life
00:35:14that you will never lie to us again.
00:35:15Otherwise,
00:35:16the whole Green family,
00:35:17including your mother and father,
00:35:18will disown you.
00:35:21Uncle Frank,
00:35:22at least have the decency
00:35:23to present some evidence
00:35:24before you declare me a criminal.
00:35:27Swallow your pride, Elijah.
00:35:28How hard is it
00:35:29to just fess up for once?
00:35:30Yeah,
00:35:30at this rate,
00:35:31you'll never learn
00:35:31from your mistake.
00:35:32Why should I apologize?
00:35:33I didn't do anything.
00:35:38Guys,
00:35:38he really didn't do anything.
00:35:40Mom,
00:35:41don't bother trying to explain.
00:35:42It's a waste of breath.
00:35:44You should know
00:35:45we're just saying this
00:35:46for your own good.
00:35:48Elijah,
00:35:48you've always been
00:35:49the black sheep
00:35:50of the Green family.
00:35:51You're not leaving today
00:35:52until you confess to your lies.
00:35:59And what if I don't confess?
00:36:00What are you going to do?
00:36:01Beat me?
00:36:04I have a better idea.
00:36:05Since you won't budge,
00:36:07let's see if your father
00:36:08is just as stubborn.
00:36:09George,
00:36:10Tony,
00:36:10bring the old man over here
00:36:11and get him to apologize
00:36:12on behalf of his son.
00:36:15Stay away from my husband!
00:36:17Eli,
00:36:18just say you're sorry
00:36:19and get it over with.
00:36:24Hey!
00:36:25Where the hell were you just now?
00:36:26What's in that bag?
00:36:27You know how cousin Elijah
00:36:28promised to buy me a laptop?
00:36:30I just went to the store.
00:36:31Eli!
00:36:31Look what you did!
00:36:32You made him go out
00:36:33all by himself!
00:36:34He could have got robbed
00:36:35or even kidnapped!
00:36:37If my grandson got hurt
00:36:38because of your fake credit card,
00:36:39I would bury you alive!
00:36:41Grandpa,
00:36:42no one tried to hurt me
00:36:43and the card isn't fake.
00:36:44Don't be mean to Elijah.
00:36:45He's my favorite cousin.
00:36:46Gabe,
00:36:46what are you talking about?
00:36:47Aunt Emma!
00:36:48I'm telling the truth!
00:36:50Look!
00:36:50I bought four laptops!
00:36:59This is the latest
00:37:00Blue Light Max Pro.
00:37:02They're $10,000 each!
00:37:13They're real laptops.
00:37:17They're real, all right.
00:37:20Eli, where'd you get all this money?
00:37:21You're spending it like it grows on trees.
00:37:23I know, right!
00:37:24Eli, where are you working now?
00:37:26If there are any openings,
00:37:28you should hook me up.
00:37:29Yeah, Eli.
00:37:30You know,
00:37:30it gets lonely at the top
00:37:32if you don't take your family with you.
00:37:34Guys,
00:37:35don't get too excited.
00:37:36I'm unemployed right now.
00:37:37Wait,
00:37:38you're out of work?
00:37:39Then why the hell did you spend
00:37:40what little savings you have
00:37:42on Gabe's gift?
00:37:43Are you trying to starve to death?
00:37:44Yeah,
00:37:45the last thing Gabe needs
00:37:46is a role model like you.
00:37:47He should be learning
00:37:48how to spend responsibly.
00:37:50Eli,
00:37:51you're hopeless.
00:37:52Your mother has bent over backwards
00:37:54taking care of your father.
00:37:55The least you could do
00:37:56is offer them some support.
00:37:58Dad,
00:37:58don't say that.
00:37:59For all we know,
00:38:00he might actually be loaded.
00:38:01Right, Eli?
00:38:02Right,
00:38:02indeed.
00:38:03$40,000 on a gift
00:38:04is nothing to me.
00:38:05Still trying to fool us,
00:38:06huh?
00:38:07Come on,
00:38:07let's cut the chit-chat.
00:38:08Eli,
00:38:09go return the laptops.
00:38:10We don't want your family
00:38:11to come begging at our door later.
00:38:12Good idea.
00:38:13Take them back to the store.
00:38:14You clearly can't afford them.
00:38:16And don't ask for help
00:38:17when money gets tight.
00:38:19No, stop!
00:38:23Cousin Elijah gave them to me!
00:38:26Guys,
00:38:27don't return them.
00:38:28They're my gift to Gabe.
00:38:30Didn't I tell you?
00:38:32$40,000 is nothing to me.
00:38:38Elijah!
00:38:39Here,
00:38:39they're yours.
00:38:41This is to make up
00:38:42for all the years
00:38:43that Elijah didn't get you anything.
00:38:44Thanks, Aunt Sadie.
00:38:45Thanks, Cousin Elijah.
00:38:48Eli,
00:38:49you're almost 30 now.
00:38:50What are your plans
00:38:51for next year?
00:38:53Maybe George
00:38:53can help you find a job.
00:38:55I'm currently
00:38:56the head of purchasing
00:38:57at Eagle Solutions.
00:38:59Seeing as you were
00:39:00very generous to my son,
00:39:01I suppose I owe you one.
00:39:03Tony,
00:39:03are you guys hiring
00:39:04in the security department?
00:39:05I think Eli
00:39:06could make a great security guard.
00:39:08With a build like his?
00:39:09Not sure if he's cut out for it.
00:39:11Don't worry about me, guys.
00:39:13I just left my job
00:39:14at Gray Tech,
00:39:14so Eagle Seclorities
00:39:15would be a step down anyway.
00:39:17I can chart my own path.
00:39:18Eli, we're family.
00:39:19You don't need to lie to us
00:39:20about your resume.
00:39:21Eagle Tech employees
00:39:22come from Ivy League schools,
00:39:24not community colleges.
00:39:25They wouldn't hire you
00:39:26if their lives depended on it.
00:39:27Look,
00:39:27if you just apologize
00:39:28for your lies
00:39:29like we asked,
00:39:30I'd be happy
00:39:31to do you a favor
00:39:32and get you a job
00:39:33as a security guard.
00:39:35Hurry up
00:39:35and say you're sorry.
00:39:37You know how many people
00:39:38would kill for a job
00:39:39at Eagle Solutions?
00:39:41If you don't take it,
00:39:42someone else will.
00:39:48If someone else wants the job,
00:39:49let them have it.
00:39:50I have better things to do.
00:39:52Who do you think you are?
00:39:54You should be grateful.
00:39:56Fine.
00:39:56I was joking anyway.
00:39:57No need to be so serious.
00:39:59Just don't expect
00:40:00the offer to stand next time.
00:40:02Yeah,
00:40:02when you're living
00:40:03in a tent on the streets.
00:40:04Don't say we didn't
00:40:05give you a chance.
00:40:07Let me think.
00:40:08When my dad got sick last year,
00:40:10did any of you
00:40:11pitch in for the surgery?
00:40:13Didn't think so.
00:40:14So don't suddenly
00:40:15pretend to care.
00:40:17Eli,
00:40:17to call you ungrateful
00:40:19would be an understatement.
00:40:21Tony gave you
00:40:21an opportunity
00:40:22and you spit in his face.
00:40:24What kind of man are you?
00:40:25Merry Christmas, everyone.
00:40:28Derek, you came.
00:40:34Merry Christmas, Mr. Henderson.
00:40:38Great to see you.
00:40:40Likewise.
00:40:42Eli,
00:40:43see the things Derek brought?
00:40:44This is what
00:40:45a proper guest looks like.
00:40:47You should be taking notes.
00:40:49Uncle Frank,
00:40:50these are just generic
00:40:50store-bought gifts.
00:40:52My mom and I
00:40:53spent hours
00:40:53making those cookies.
00:40:55Oh, stop
00:40:57patting yourself
00:40:57on the back.
00:40:58Do you ever think
00:40:59about how your actions
00:41:00reflect on your family?
00:41:01Your moldy cookies
00:41:03make us all look cheap.
00:41:05Don't get so worked up, Emma.
00:41:08Elijah will never measure up
00:41:09to someone of my stature.
00:41:11Mr. Henderson's right.
00:41:13He's young,
00:41:14rich,
00:41:15and handsome.
00:41:17Eli simply can't compete.
00:41:19Emma,
00:41:19keep a tight leash on Derek.
00:41:21Must be a long line
00:41:22of ladies waiting
00:41:22for him to be single.
00:41:24Tony has a point.
00:41:25Emma,
00:41:26as far as I know,
00:41:27Derek already has
00:41:28two other girlfriends.
00:41:30You better hope
00:41:31he likes you
00:41:31more than he likes them.
00:41:35Eli,
00:41:35don't you ever shut up!
00:41:37No one believes you anyway!
00:41:38I believe what you want,
00:41:39but I've already seen him
00:41:39with my ex
00:41:40and my other cousin.
00:41:41Get lost!
00:41:42You're just trying
00:41:43to ruin our relationship!
00:41:44Emma,
00:41:45you know you're
00:41:45the only one I love.
00:41:46All the other girls
00:41:47are just groupies
00:41:48who want in on my success.
00:41:49I've never even
00:41:50given them a second look.
00:41:52I know.
00:41:53I believe you, babe.
00:41:56Well,
00:41:56don't say I didn't warn you.
00:41:58I don't want to hear it.
00:41:59If you're just here
00:42:00to spread rumors,
00:42:01you can get the fuck out.
00:42:02What's all this fuss about?
00:42:03We should be
00:42:04enjoying ourselves.
00:42:05Grandpa,
00:42:05this is my boyfriend,
00:42:06Derek Henderson.
00:42:07His father is the
00:42:08vice president
00:42:08of Eagle Solutions.
00:42:09He came to wish us
00:42:10Merry Christmas.
00:42:13Pleasure to meet you.
00:42:14I'd like to wish
00:42:14a Merry Christmas
00:42:15and Happy New Year
00:42:16to you and your family.
00:42:17Dad,
00:42:18Derek is also
00:42:19an Ivy League grad.
00:42:20He's truly
00:42:21a talented young man.
00:42:22I agree.
00:42:23I mean,
00:42:23the guy has
00:42:24three different girlfriends.
00:42:25It does take some talent
00:42:27to pull that off.
00:42:27Eli,
00:42:28enough with the slander.
00:42:30You're being a real
00:42:31Grinch this Christmas,
00:42:32you know that?
00:42:33Uncle Frank,
00:42:33I wish I was lying,
00:42:34but it's true.
00:42:35Get out, Eli.
00:42:37You're not welcome
00:42:37in this house.
00:42:41You're the ones
00:42:42who invited us here
00:42:42in the first place.
00:42:43But if you want us to leave,
00:42:44we'll gladly oblige.
00:42:46This is a shitty party anyway.
00:42:52Stop!
00:42:55I won't allow my family
00:42:56to fight over the holidays.
00:42:58Let's eat.
00:42:59You can settle
00:43:00your disputes later.
00:43:15This is a Pinot Noir
00:43:17that my father
00:43:17brought home
00:43:18from France.
00:43:19We've been saving it
00:43:21for a special occasion,
00:43:22so I brought it today.
00:43:24Here,
00:43:25to your health.
00:43:26Does anyone smell that?
00:43:28Where's that smell
00:43:28coming from?
00:43:30Grandpa,
00:43:30it's clearly that wine.
00:43:32Have a sip, Mr. Green.
00:43:34You'll love it.
00:43:38Where'd those come from?
00:43:40Oh, these are the stale
00:43:41gingerbread cookies
00:43:42that Elijah brought over.
00:43:43I was just about
00:43:44to throw them out.
00:43:46Let me try one.
00:43:57I know this taste.
00:43:59These aren't just
00:44:00any gingerbread cookies.
00:44:01They're made with a rare,
00:44:02highly refined molasses
00:44:04straight from the jungles
00:44:05of South America.
00:44:06Cookies like these
00:44:08aren't cheap to make.
00:44:09Highly refined molasses?
00:44:11Really?
00:44:12And you almost
00:44:12threw them out!
00:44:17Grandpa,
00:44:18you must be confused.
00:44:19Even if they did taste good,
00:44:21where would Eli
00:44:22get such rare ingredients?
00:44:23What?
00:44:24You think I'm wrong?
00:44:25You think the old man's
00:44:26got dementia?
00:44:27The taste is
00:44:27unmistakable.
00:44:29How many batches
00:44:29did he bring?
00:44:30A whole bowl's full.
00:44:31There were dozens of them.
00:44:32I threw most of them
00:44:33out already, though.
00:44:35You threw the others out?
00:44:37Sure did.
00:44:39We've been eating
00:44:39Christmas cookies all week.
00:44:40Everyone's sick of them.
00:44:42You morons!
00:44:44A five-gallon tub
00:44:46of that molasses
00:44:47just sold at an auction
00:44:48for over a million dollars.
00:44:50Those cookies must have been
00:44:51worth at least
00:44:52a hundred grand!
00:44:53Yeah, I remember my dad
00:44:54saying something
00:44:55about that auction.
00:44:56A hundred grand
00:44:57all down the drain.
00:44:58Eli,
00:44:59I didn't know that
00:45:00molasses was so expensive.
00:45:02Why didn't you tell them?
00:45:03I tried,
00:45:04but they wouldn't listen.
00:45:07What did I do
00:45:08to get stuck
00:45:08in a family
00:45:09full of idiots?
00:45:10Those cookies
00:45:11were world-class
00:45:12and you wasted
00:45:14all of them.
00:45:15Grandpa,
00:45:16don't make such a mess.
00:45:17I spent hours
00:45:17cleaning up
00:45:18before the party.
00:45:19These other ones
00:45:19were made
00:45:20with an extra rare
00:45:20variety of Ceylon cinnamon
00:45:22that's even more expensive
00:45:23than the molasses.
00:45:24One small bag of this
00:45:25goes for at least
00:45:26three hundred grand!
00:45:27You're imbozals,
00:45:28all of you!
00:45:30Who is creating this?
00:45:34Eli,
00:45:35if you use
00:45:36such rare ingredients
00:45:37in these cookies,
00:45:37you shouldn't have
00:45:38let us throw them out.
00:45:39Or were you just
00:45:40trying to make us
00:45:40look bad?
00:45:41I tried,
00:45:42but you all just said
00:45:43they looked stale
00:45:43and that I was trying
00:45:44to give Grandpa Jim
00:45:45diarrhea.
00:45:47And if I recall correctly,
00:45:48you said I was a stain
00:45:49on the family name.
00:45:52Eli,
00:45:53you're an unemployed loser,
00:45:54so how did you get
00:45:54your hands on
00:45:55such precious ingredients?
00:45:56Be honest,
00:45:57you stole them, right?
00:45:58I got them as a gift.
00:45:59Come on,
00:45:59we're not that stupid.
00:46:00Why would anybody
00:46:01waste such expensive gifts
00:46:03on a nobody like you?
00:46:04Yeah,
00:46:04you probably stole them
00:46:05along with that
00:46:06credit card of yours.
00:46:07It's disgusting
00:46:07thinking we have
00:46:08a petty thief
00:46:08in the Green family.
00:46:11That's right,
00:46:12he stole everything!
00:46:14George,
00:46:15throwing away my cookies
00:46:15is one thing,
00:46:16but accusing me of theft
00:46:17is crossing the line.
00:46:18Just own up to your mistake
00:46:19and drop.
00:46:20I saw a bag of cinnamon
00:46:20and a jar of molasses
00:46:21in Miss Cross's office
00:46:22at the Eagle Solutions
00:46:23headquarters.
00:46:24She said she was giving them
00:46:25to a distinguished employee,
00:46:26yet somehow they showed up
00:46:27inside your cookies.
00:46:28This proves you stole them!
00:46:29Did you consider
00:46:31that maybe they were given
00:46:32to me by Mrs. Cross?
00:46:37As if you'd ever be worthy
00:46:38of a gift from Ava Cross.
00:46:40Fine,
00:46:40you don't have to believe me,
00:46:42but I know I'm in the right.
00:46:43George,
00:46:45what if it really was a gift
00:46:46from Miss Cross?
00:46:48What if Eli's telling
00:46:49the truth for once?
00:46:51Give me an update.
00:46:53All the pieces are in place.
00:46:54Let me check with someone
00:46:55on the ground.
00:47:00How are things going?
00:47:01I'm working on it.
00:47:02You mean it's not finished?
00:47:03I expect to see
00:47:04some results soon.
00:47:06I had him right where I wanted him
00:47:07until Ava Cross showed up.
00:47:10Ava Cross?
00:47:11President of Eagle Solutions?
00:47:13Yeah, her.
00:47:14Ma'am,
00:47:15there's been a little hiccup.
00:47:16Eagle Solutions President
00:47:17Ava Cross has interfered
00:47:18with our plan.
00:47:20Is Ava Cross
00:47:21trying to make an enemy of me?
00:47:22Not just you, I'm afraid.
00:47:24All of Grey Tech.
00:47:24It seems she wants to violate
00:47:26our blacklist order
00:47:26and hire Mr. Green
00:47:27so that Eagle Tech
00:47:28can compete with us.
00:47:29She can't get away with this.
00:47:31Have someone keep watch
00:47:32on Ava Cross.
00:47:33We can't have her meeting up
00:47:35with Mr. Greener again.
00:47:36Yes, ma'am.
00:47:39Keep an eye on Ava Cross
00:47:40and make sure she doesn't
00:47:41have any contact with Green.
00:47:47George, if Miss Cross
00:47:48accuses Elijah
00:47:49of stealing from her,
00:47:50the consequences
00:47:51will be far-reaching.
00:47:52You should be careful.
00:47:54Yes, you're right.
00:47:55If Miss Cross
00:47:56finds out what Elijah did,
00:47:57our whole family's done for.
00:47:58Tony, you're head of security
00:47:59at Eagle Solutions.
00:48:00You have to detain Elijah
00:48:02and hand him over
00:48:02for Mrs. Cross to deal with.
00:48:03That's the only way
00:48:04she'll forgive us.
00:48:05Yes, that's the only way.
00:48:07Guards!
00:48:11You can't just arrest him.
00:48:13That's illegal.
00:48:14What's illegal about
00:48:15arresting a thief?
00:48:17Guys, take him away.
00:48:20Don't touch him!
00:48:22Miss Cross gave us that stuff!
00:48:24Derek was there!
00:48:25You're funny.
00:48:25If I was there,
00:48:26the only thing I would have seen
00:48:27is you stealing from her!
00:48:29Tony,
00:48:30Miss Cross is a busy woman.
00:48:32She doesn't have time
00:48:32to handle trivial things like this.
00:48:34It's fine.
00:48:35I'll interrogate him on my own.
00:48:36And if he doesn't confess,
00:48:38I'll leave him there forever.
00:48:40Follow through on this
00:48:41and you'll have a promotion
00:48:42waiting for you.
00:48:44I hope you're right!
00:48:46Take Eli to the interrogation room!
00:48:47Tony!
00:48:48Don't do this!
00:48:49Derek can't be trusted.
00:48:51This morning,
00:48:51he came to our house
00:48:52and tried to force Eli
00:48:53to murder one of his enemies!
00:48:56Please!
00:48:56Are you stupid?
00:48:57Derek doesn't have enemies.
00:48:59Everybody loves him.
00:49:00I'm telling the truth!
00:49:02You can call Mrs. Cross
00:49:03and ask her.
00:49:08Old hag,
00:49:09shut your mouth
00:49:10or I'll have you arrested too.
00:49:12All right.
00:49:13If you don't believe her,
00:49:15I'll call Miss Cross myself.
00:49:22You should have known
00:49:23when to call it quit!
00:49:25Take this bastard away
00:49:26and make him regret
00:49:26ever fucking with me!
00:49:40What the?
00:49:45Is Elijah okay?
00:49:46I have to go check on him.
00:49:46I can't let him get into any trouble.
00:49:55I need two more guards!
00:50:00Get this old woman
00:50:01and her cripple husband
00:50:02out of here.
00:50:04You're gonna pay for this, Tony!
00:50:06I'm just doing my job.
00:50:07You're the one
00:50:08who's gonna pay
00:50:09for your crimes.
00:50:12Derek,
00:50:13you sure about this?
00:50:15Now's not the time
00:50:15to get sentimental.
00:50:16We're upholding the law!
00:50:18But,
00:50:19if Miss Cross finds out...
00:50:20Relax,
00:50:21she won't.
00:50:22And even if she does,
00:50:22with me around,
00:50:23your family will be
00:50:24in good hands.
00:50:29Mr. Green?
00:50:31It's Ava Cross.
00:50:34I just wanted to stop by
00:50:35and wish you
00:50:35a Merry Christmas.
00:50:40Miss Cross,
00:50:41Merry Christmas.
00:50:42Merry Christmas.
00:50:43Merry Christmas.
00:50:43Mr. Green,
00:50:44so good to see you.
00:50:45Miss Cross,
00:50:47you're too kind.
00:50:48I should be the one
00:50:49going to visit you.
00:50:50Please,
00:50:50have a seat.
00:50:56careful,
00:50:57it's hot.
00:51:01Merry Christmas.
00:51:03Mr. Henderson?
00:51:06Why are you here?
00:51:10Jim's granddaughter,
00:51:11Emma,
00:51:11and I
00:51:11are old college classmates.
00:51:13She invited me over today.
00:51:16You're a real social butterfly,
00:51:18aren't you,
00:51:18Mr. Henderson?
00:51:21Oh,
00:51:21not really.
00:51:22I keep a pretty small circle.
00:51:30It looks like you've got
00:51:31the whole family here today.
00:51:32What can I say?
00:51:34We're a tight-knit bunch.
00:51:35We take Christmas
00:51:37pretty seriously around here.
00:51:39I can tell by all those gifts.
00:51:41Yes,
00:51:41they brought them over
00:51:42this morning.
00:51:43Oh,
00:51:44and my nephew,
00:51:45Eli.
00:51:45Yeah,
00:51:45Eli.
00:51:47This is the fourth Christmas
00:51:49in a row
00:51:50he hasn't made at home.
00:51:52Hard to believe
00:51:53he's that busy with work.
00:51:55Emma,
00:51:55what are you saying?
00:51:56He was just here earlier
00:51:58and he brought
00:51:58the most incredible gifts.
00:52:00So he just dropped off
00:52:01the gifts
00:52:01and then left?
00:52:02Doesn't sound like
00:52:03he's too welcome
00:52:03around here.
00:52:04Miss Cross,
00:52:05my grandpa's memory
00:52:06is a bit fuzzy these days.
00:52:07Don't mind him.
00:52:08He seems pretty lucid to me.
00:52:09That's right.
00:52:10I'm still sharp as a tack.
00:52:12Eli was definitely
00:52:13here today.
00:52:15He brought two
00:52:16excellent batches
00:52:17of cookies,
00:52:17one made with
00:52:18an expensive variety
00:52:19of molasses
00:52:20and the other
00:52:21with an extremely rare
00:52:22Ceylon cinnamon.
00:52:25Just when Tony
00:52:25was about to wipe
00:52:26Elisha off the face
00:52:27of the earth,
00:52:28Mrs. Cross
00:52:29had to show up again
00:52:30and intervene.
00:52:31Now the cat's
00:52:31almost out of the bag.
00:52:33George,
00:52:34if we just tell
00:52:34Miss Cross the truth now,
00:52:35we can still save our skin.
00:52:38Miss Cross,
00:52:39to be honest,
00:52:41Elijah's cookies
00:52:42were made with ingredients
00:52:42that he stole
00:52:43from your office.
00:52:44But don't worry,
00:52:45head of security
00:52:46Tony Green
00:52:46has already taken him
00:52:47away for further questioning.
00:52:48What?
00:52:49You had Elijah
00:52:50taken away?
00:52:55George,
00:52:56what did you say?
00:52:56Did Eli steal
00:52:58those ingredients
00:52:58from Miss Cross?
00:52:59He sure did.
00:53:00Your nephew's a thief.
00:53:02One of our own
00:53:03stealing from Miss Cross?
00:53:05This could ruin
00:53:06our family's ties
00:53:07with Eagle Solution.
00:53:08Yeah, this is bad.
00:53:09If Miss Cross
00:53:09extends the punishment
00:53:10to the whole family,
00:53:11we could lose everything.
00:53:14Derek,
00:53:15Eagle Tech's
00:53:15new lead programmer
00:53:16Elijah Green
00:53:16just arrived
00:53:16at the Eagle Solution's office.
00:53:18Miss Cross asked me
00:53:18to prepare a banquet for him.
00:53:20I need you to come help me.
00:53:26Relax.
00:53:28I'll protect you guys.
00:53:33Eli,
00:53:34tell me the truth.
00:53:36When exactly
00:53:37did you enter
00:53:37Miss Cross's office
00:53:38and steal her things?
00:53:40And what else
00:53:41did you take
00:53:41besides those ingredients?
00:53:43You should really
00:53:43clarify this
00:53:44with Miss Cross first.
00:53:46I don't want you
00:53:47to lose your job
00:53:47when she finds out
00:53:48you tortured
00:53:48an innocent guy.
00:53:52Motherfucker!
00:53:52Am I gonna have
00:53:53to beat you bloody
00:53:54before you fess up?
00:53:56You're the one
00:53:56who's gonna have
00:53:56some confessing to do.
00:53:57If you let me go now,
00:53:58I still might be willing
00:53:59to put in a good word
00:54:00for you with Miss Cross.
00:54:01Don't you talk
00:54:02back to me!
00:54:03Looks like you won't
00:54:04learn a thing
00:54:05until you feel
00:54:06some pain.
00:54:11Sir,
00:54:12bad news.
00:54:12No bad news
00:54:13on Christmas!
00:54:15Get out
00:54:15and don't come back
00:54:16until you've got
00:54:17something good
00:54:17to tell me.
00:54:18I'm serious.
00:54:19There's a problem.
00:54:21Are you deaf?
00:54:22Talk to me
00:54:22when you have
00:54:23your shit together!
00:54:26Miss Cross is here.
00:54:28Huh?
00:54:28Miss Cross?
00:54:29But it's Christmas.
00:54:30What is she doing here?
00:54:34Oh, Miss Cross!
00:54:35Didn't expect
00:54:35to see you here!
00:54:38Quiet, bitch!
00:54:39Make a fuss
00:54:40in front of Miss Cross
00:54:41and I'll have
00:54:41to rough you up!
00:54:42Tony,
00:54:43what's going on here?
00:54:44Miss Cross,
00:54:45this scumbag Elijah
00:54:45stole two extremely
00:54:46precious items
00:54:47from your office.
00:54:48I've just brought him
00:54:48here to get him
00:54:49to confess his crimes
00:54:50and make sure
00:54:50he didn't steal
00:54:51anything else of yours.
00:54:52And has he confessed
00:54:52to anything?
00:54:53This asshole's
00:54:54a tough cookie.
00:54:54Can't get him to talk.
00:54:55The funniest part is
00:54:56he said you gave him
00:54:57those things as a gift.
00:54:58Isn't that absurd?
00:55:00Don't worry,
00:55:00I'll make him
00:55:01regret what he did.
00:55:02No one gets away
00:55:03with stealing
00:55:03from our president.
00:55:05Ava,
00:55:05are all your employees
00:55:06like this?
00:55:07Acting on their own whims?
00:55:09Abusing their power?
00:55:10No wonder you guys
00:55:11are no match
00:55:12for gray tech.
00:55:12You've got a gang
00:55:13of hooblins
00:55:13working for you.
00:55:18Piece of shit!
00:55:19You can't talk
00:55:20to Miss Cross
00:55:20like that!
00:55:21I ought to beat
00:55:22your head in
00:55:22right now!
00:55:26Stop!
00:55:30The real piece
00:55:31of shit here
00:55:32is you.
00:55:33Mrs. Cross,
00:55:34what did I do?
00:55:35Tony,
00:55:36what made you think
00:55:37you could lock up
00:55:37Elijah's family
00:55:38and lay hands on them?
00:55:40Ma'am,
00:55:40like I said,
00:55:41they stole some
00:55:42precious items of yours.
00:55:43You fool.
00:55:44Who says he stole anything?
00:55:45I gave those precious items
00:55:46to him as a gift.
00:55:47Now untie them
00:55:48and tell them
00:55:48you're sorry.
00:55:52Mr. and Mrs. Green,
00:55:54I'm terribly sorry.
00:55:55This must have been
00:55:56very distressing
00:55:56for you both.
00:55:57We're okay.
00:55:58Thank you,
00:55:59Miss Cross.
00:55:59Er, uh,
00:56:00Eli, I'm sorry.
00:56:01I shouldn't have blamed you.
00:56:02I hope you can
00:56:02let this slide.
00:56:03I told you I didn't
00:56:04steal them
00:56:04and you ignored me.
00:56:05Ava,
00:56:05I'll let you deal
00:56:06with this chump
00:56:06however you see fit.
00:56:08Tony,
00:56:09you've been extremely reckless
00:56:10and you disregarded protocol.
00:56:12You pretty much broke
00:56:13every rule in the book.
00:56:14For that,
00:56:14you're fired
00:56:15and I'll make sure
00:56:16no one else
00:56:16ever hires you.
00:56:21Eli, please,
00:56:22we're family.
00:56:23Tell Miss Cross
00:56:24to reconsider.
00:56:25It won't happen again,
00:56:26I swear.
00:56:29Sadie,
00:56:30you're my last hope.
00:56:31Please,
00:56:31get them to change
00:56:32their minds.
00:56:33I need this job
00:56:34to take care
00:56:34of the wife and kids.
00:56:35We can't get by
00:56:36without it.
00:56:38Eli,
00:56:38Tony said some
00:56:39bad things to us
00:56:40but he means well.
00:56:41He was just blinded
00:56:42by that jerk, Derek.
00:56:43Why don't you...
00:56:44Mom,
00:56:44stop defending him.
00:56:46So were we family
00:56:47when you tripped my mom,
00:56:48threatened to lock me up forever
00:56:50and tried to beat my head in?
00:56:51Tony needs to be held
00:56:52accountable for his actions.
00:57:01If I'd known Eli
00:57:02was so close
00:57:02with Mrs. Cross,
00:57:03I would have taken his side.
00:57:05Now look at me.
00:57:12Shit!
00:57:12Our firewall's under attack!
00:57:13I'm locked out!
00:57:14Me too!
00:57:15At this rate,
00:57:15the server's gonna crash!
00:57:18Miss Gray,
00:57:19our server just crashed!
00:57:24What's going on?
00:57:25Is it those hackers again?
00:57:27Yes, ma'am,
00:57:27and they're back with vengeance.
00:57:28They were able to breach
00:57:29the firewall within seconds.
00:57:30If we don't act now,
00:57:32it'll be too late.
00:57:32We'll tell everyone
00:57:33to get to work!
00:57:34They're always boasting
00:57:35about how smart they are,
00:57:36so now's the time
00:57:37to fucking show it!
00:57:38Miss Gray,
00:57:38the R&D department
00:57:39is doing its best,
00:57:40but these hackers
00:57:41are on another level.
00:57:42It's almost impossible to stop.
00:57:43Useless shits!
00:57:44I pay them to get the job done
00:57:45when it pissed their pants most!
00:57:47Ma'am,
00:57:47how about getting Elijah
00:57:48to come back and help us?
00:57:49Elijah?
00:57:50That slacker I fired?
00:57:52What good would that do?
00:57:53Well,
00:57:53you may not have heard,
00:57:54but Elijah is the top hacker
00:57:56in the world.
00:57:56He might be the only one
00:57:57who can rescue us.
00:57:58Seriously?
00:57:59Then he's probably the one
00:57:59hacking us right now!
00:58:01Oh,
00:58:01we're not able to confirm
00:58:02that at the moment.
00:58:03Bring him to me now!
00:58:03Tell him if he doesn't help us,
00:58:04he's going to jail!
00:58:05Miss Gray,
00:58:06you just fired him yesterday.
00:58:07He probably won't be
00:58:08too thrilled by this request.
00:58:09He's the one
00:58:09who built our server, right?
00:58:11Then it's his problem to solve!
00:58:12Call him and tell him
00:58:13he's obligated
00:58:14to come fix this now!
00:58:15Ma'am,
00:58:16I suggest you contact
00:58:17your father
00:58:17and get his advice on this.
00:58:21Samantha,
00:58:22I heard the company's
00:58:22server crashed.
00:58:23What the hell is going on?
00:58:26Dad,
00:58:27shit's hit the fan.
00:58:28We're getting attacked
00:58:29by hackers
00:58:30and our team
00:58:30can't do anything
00:58:31to stop it!
00:58:32What do you mean
00:58:32they can't stop it?
00:58:33Where's Elijah?
00:58:34If he's there,
00:58:35we've got nothing
00:58:35to worry about.
00:58:36I made a mistake.
00:58:38I feel like such an idiot.
00:58:39Yesterday,
00:58:40I had an argument
00:58:41with Elijah
00:58:41and I fired him.
00:58:43You fired him?
00:58:44God damn it,
00:58:45Samantha!
00:58:45Eli is the most talented
00:58:46programmer in the world!
00:58:48Everything great tech
00:58:49has accomplished
00:58:49is thanks to him!
00:58:50Dad,
00:58:50you've got to be exaggerating.
00:58:51One single employee
00:58:52can't make that big
00:58:53a difference.
00:58:54You moron!
00:58:55If he's not important,
00:58:56then tell me why
00:58:57those hackers
00:58:57are destroying us
00:58:58as we speak.
00:58:59Elijah built the server?
00:59:01How do you know
00:59:01he didn't make it
00:59:02vulnerable on purpose?
00:59:03Dad,
00:59:04just give me some time
00:59:04and I'll set things straight.
00:59:06Apologize to Elijah
00:59:07and get him back
00:59:08on board now!
00:59:09If you can't do that,
00:59:10you're no daughter of mine.
00:59:14Ma'am,
00:59:14what did he say?
00:59:15He told me to apologize
00:59:16to Elijah
00:59:17and bring him back.
00:59:18No fucking way
00:59:19am I saying sorry
00:59:20to that asshole!
00:59:21Miss Gray,
00:59:21in times like this,
00:59:21we need to stay calm.
00:59:22How about you just ask him
00:59:23to come back
00:59:24and get the server working?
00:59:25You can save the apology
00:59:26for later.
00:59:35Elijah,
00:59:36I truly feel awful
00:59:37about what happened today.
00:59:38I'll put measures in place
00:59:39to ensure
00:59:39that it doesn't happen again.
00:59:46Hello,
00:59:46who is this?
00:59:47Mr. Green,
00:59:47the hackers are back
00:59:48and Gray Tech's server
00:59:49has just crashed.
00:59:50You're the one
00:59:51who knows the server
00:59:51in and out,
00:59:52so we need you
00:59:52to get it back up
00:59:53and running.
00:59:54Oh,
00:59:55hello,
00:59:55Ms. Gray.
00:59:56Sorry,
00:59:56but I'm no longer
00:59:57an employee of Gray Tech.
00:59:58Plus,
00:59:59I'm on vacation right now.
01:00:00This is your responsibility.
01:00:02You know,
01:00:03I've got reason
01:00:03to believe
01:00:04that you're the one
01:00:04behind this attack.
01:00:06If you don't help us,
01:00:07be prepared
01:00:07to face legal action.
01:00:09Just leave me alone,
01:00:10okay?
01:00:11With you in charge,
01:00:12Gray Tech will go bankrupt
01:00:12before long anyway.
01:00:16Gray Tech's server
01:00:17crashed again
01:00:18and Ms. Gray
01:00:19accused me
01:00:20of hacking them.
01:00:21She begged me
01:00:23to come back
01:00:23and fix it
01:00:24and implied
01:00:25she would sue me
01:00:25if I didn't.
01:00:27Crazy, right?
01:00:30Elijah,
01:00:30you little shit!
01:00:32You really think
01:00:32you're hot stuff,
01:00:33huh?
01:00:34May,
01:00:35get the car.
01:00:35We're bringing him back
01:00:36and I don't care
01:00:37if it means kidnapping you.
01:00:38Isn't Ms. Gray
01:00:39their new CEO?
01:00:40The one that fired you
01:00:42for no reason?
01:00:42So what are you gonna do?
01:00:45I'm gonna make her
01:00:46look like a fool.
01:00:47That's what.
01:00:48She decided to fire me
01:00:49and now she's living
01:00:50with the consequences.
01:00:52Elijah,
01:00:53you're our lead programmer now.
01:00:55If she slanders you,
01:00:56she's slandering
01:00:57all of Eagle Tech.
01:00:58We've got your back.
01:00:58Thanks, Ava.
01:00:59Where are you guys going now?
01:01:00I'll walk you there.
01:01:02It's okay.
01:01:02I'm sure you've got
01:01:03things to do.
01:01:04I'm gonna take my parents home
01:01:06and rest before the banquet.
01:01:07See you tonight.
01:01:09Alright,
01:01:09get home safe then.
01:01:11See you tonight.
01:01:16There.
01:01:22Mr. Henderson,
01:01:23how are things going?
01:01:24Where's Elijah?
01:01:25Let's see,
01:01:26he must be receiving
01:01:26some special treatment
01:01:27at the Eagle Solutions office.
01:01:30Listen to me,
01:01:30don't lay another finger on him.
01:01:32Something urgent came up
01:01:33and we need his help.
01:01:34What the hell?
01:01:36Why does Gray Tech
01:01:37need Elijah's help?
01:01:39Wait,
01:01:40are they trying
01:01:41to rehire him?
01:01:42No,
01:01:43I can't let that happen.
01:01:44If he goes back to them,
01:01:45I'm screwed.
01:01:49Guys,
01:01:49I'm freaking out.
01:01:50If Vice President
01:01:51Henderson doesn't speak
01:01:52on our behalf,
01:01:53our family's reputation
01:01:53will be ruined.
01:02:00Tony,
01:02:00what's going on?
01:02:01Why the long face?
01:02:03Mrs. Cross,
01:02:04she fired me.
01:02:07What happened?
01:02:08Tell us what happened.
01:02:09Those ingredients
01:02:10Elijah used in the cookies,
01:02:12they really were
01:02:13a gift from Mrs. Cross.
01:02:14She saw that I'd
01:02:14locked Elijah up
01:02:15and beaten him,
01:02:16so she fired me
01:02:16on the spot.
01:02:18What?
01:02:18They were a gift
01:02:19from Mrs. Cross?
01:02:21How can that be?
01:02:23Tony,
01:02:24we know what kind
01:02:24of person Eli is.
01:02:25He must have blackmailed
01:02:26Mrs. Cross
01:02:26into giving him
01:02:27those gifts.
01:02:27I wonder,
01:02:28but either way,
01:02:29there's nothing
01:02:29we can do about it.
01:02:30Tony,
01:02:30what are we going to do
01:02:31now that you're
01:02:31out of work?
01:02:35See,
01:02:35George,
01:02:36you're lucky
01:02:36I stopped you
01:02:36from fighting with Eli.
01:02:38Otherwise,
01:02:38we might be in the same boat
01:02:39as Tony and Aubrey.
01:02:40You're right,
01:02:40honey.
01:02:40That was a good call.
01:02:42I ought to listen
01:02:42to you more often.
01:02:46Emma,
01:02:47you're on good terms
01:02:48with Derek.
01:02:49See if he can
01:02:50get his dad
01:02:51to put in
01:02:51a good word
01:02:51for us.
01:02:53Miss Cross
01:02:54can still
01:02:54change her mind.
01:02:59Emma,
01:02:59what happened?
01:03:00Derek,
01:03:02Miss Cross
01:03:02just fired Tony.
01:03:04What?
01:03:04Tony,
01:03:05what did you do?
01:03:06It turns out
01:03:06that Elijah's ingredients
01:03:07were really a gift
01:03:08from Miss Cross.
01:03:09I didn't know
01:03:09they were friends.
01:03:11Please,
01:03:11Mr. Henderson,
01:03:12ask Miss Cross
01:03:12to let me keep my job.
01:03:14All right,
01:03:14just let me handle this.
01:03:15I'll make sure
01:03:15your family is fine.
01:03:18Lucky for you guys,
01:03:19I have a vested interest
01:03:20in what happens
01:03:20to Elijah and Miss Cross.
01:03:22If Elijah doesn't
01:03:23go back to Gray Tech,
01:03:24Miss Cross
01:03:24is going to lose
01:03:25her position
01:03:26as president.
01:03:27Soon,
01:03:28Eagle Solutions
01:03:28will belong
01:03:29to the Hendersons.
01:03:30Thank you,
01:03:31Mr. Henderson.
01:03:32If you help me
01:03:33get my job back,
01:03:33I'll be forever
01:03:34indebted to you.
01:03:35Come on,
01:03:36call me Derek.
01:03:37And I won't just
01:03:38give you your job back.
01:03:39I'll see to it
01:03:40that you receive
01:03:40a promotion.
01:03:42Elijah,
01:03:43I have to thank you.
01:03:44Your little friendship
01:03:45with Miss Cross
01:03:46is turning into
01:03:46a perfect weapon.
01:03:48To be continued...
01:03:49To be continued...
01:03:49To be continued...
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