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I'll be free when you want me. I'll be ready.

I'll be free when you want me. I'll be ready.

You know I like you.

I'll be free when you want me. I'll be ready.

i'll be ready

Who was that?

One of my friends.

Which one?

One that calls ten times a day wanting their money.

And you were worried you might become irrelevant.

This is serious, Jason.

I'm up to my ears in debt.

Collectors calling all hours of the day.

My business is floundering. I don't know when I'm going to pay them back.

We'll pay them back.

I haven't watched them all in the rearview mirrors yet. Speed to the front

the fashion field.

I know it.

You just have to be patient.

You're the best.

Soon the world will wine and dine you.

How about I wine and dine you tonight?

I'll fix you something special.

I'd love to.

But I have a plane to catch.

Today?

This morning.

I'm a swimsuit shoot in Bermuda.

Forgot you'd mentioned it.

I'll be back Sunday.

Three days in Bermuda with babes in bikinis.

Life's a bitch.

Yeah, I know. I'm really slumming it.

But I'd rather shoot models than be shot up by terrorists.

Are you sure about that?

I ain't jumping the shower.

But I'll be late for my flight.

Don't think for one moment I'm going to let you run off to Ramon Island with a

bunch of gorgeous models and not take care of me first.

All right.

Oh, fuck. Vanessa.

Sorry.

You should be, Jason.

A grown man, sneaking around the wee hours of the morning.

Topless.

I forgot you lived here.

I didn't realize you lived here, too.

I don't, actually. I just kind of pop in and out.

Ah.

We're a nighty -nighter.

I love 99ers.

They're easy.

Get right to the point, and you get to leave with a crack of dawn.

No muss, no fuss.

Well, it's not exactly that way with me and Lacey.

So you'll be staying for breakfast?

No, I can't. I have to... No muss, no fuss.

I like your accent.

Where are you usually from?

I'm from Quebec.

Hmm, so...

Combination of French and English.

Yeah.

Ah, Vanessa.

You're up.

Sorry, I didn't realize you had company.

Don't you have a plane to catch?

Yes, I guess I do. I should probably be... Be going.

Right.

I'll call you from Bermuda.

If your hands aren't too full.

We'll see you when you get back.

Yes. All right.

See you then.

Listen, I run a business here. I've got clients coming and going unexpectedly.

You might want to put some clothes on.

So I didn't want to catch a cold. Not a chance in this heat.

It is a little warm in here.

Uh, that was me.

I turned it up.

To 82?

Just to get it warmer faster.

I hope you don't mind.

I need it warm, and I'm willing to pay extra.

My previous roommate, Josie, oh my God.

She likes it cold, and I like it hot. It's amazing.

We stayed together for as long as we did.

Why's that?

I don't like being told what to do.

I thought being with a woman might be different.

You ever been with a woman?

No, but...

I wouldn't expect a woman to be any less controlling than a man.

It's hard to find anyone that'll let you be yourself.

Is Jason controlling?

No. He's amazing.

He requires a lot of freedom, though.

It's a trade -off. So, you're saying you let him see other... Jason and I have

been friends, well, more than friends, for a long time.

We don't ask, and we don't tell.

Lacey Summers?

Yes, she's in. Who's calling, please?

Listen, a friend.

Hang up.

No, hang up. It's too early for friends.

Okay.

I need you to separate the bills according to the debt collector. And

afternoon, I'll begin making calls explaining my situation.

That you're cash poor but rich with promise?

Don't I wish.

It is preordained that you will hit the jackpot, honey.

And then you can laugh in the faces of all those so -called friends of yours.

Yeah, except that wasn't one of your so -called friends. That was one of your

real friends.

Which one?

Marilyn. Why didn't you say so? You told me to hang up on her.

Lacey Summers.

Hi, Marilyn.

No, she hasn't fired me yet.

Mm -hmm, here she is.

It's Marilyn, and it's urgent.

When isn't a phone call from that woman a 911?

Hey, Marilyn, what's up?

Uh -huh.

Uh -huh.

Oh, my God, that's incredible.

No, that's really great news.

Tonight, your plate.

See you there.

Remember the article Marilyn wrote about up -and -coming fashion designers over

30? A buyer wants to meet me tonight.

That's great.

And have you tried out for any plays yet?

I've been looking for an audition, but I need a new headshot.

This might take longer than I thought.

Well, I have total faith in you.

Yeah, right.

Okay, well, maybe not total, but I do have faith in you.

I'm glad someone does.

Where are you right now?

In my bedroom.

What are you wearing?

You're terrible, Josie.

I miss it.

I'm wearing a t -shirt and panties.

How about you?

My blue nightie.

The one I got you for Valentine's Day.

Yeah.

Take off your t -shirt and rub your tits.

Only if you do the same.

Now I'm topless.

I can feel your hands touching me.

It feels so good.

You're turning me on.

I don't want to suck on your tits.

Oh, Josie.

I want to make you get all wet.

I don't want to touch you like that.

I miss you.

I want to rub your body all over mine.

And kiss you.

Are you thinking of me, Josie?

I can't wait to see you again.

So you can touch me for real. I can't imagine me kissing you all over.

This is so good.

Josie. I love it when you do that.

I love it when you do that.

This one is hot to trot. That's great. This one's really good, too, though.

Perfect. I'll use both.

No, you won't, honey. You can't show them everything you've got. You've got

tease them, torture them, leave them hungry for more.

Speaking from experience there, Jeffrey. Don't I always be otch?

It stays.

Why do I even bother?

Because I pay you to.

Okay, that's a good reason, but you never listen to me.

Jeffrey, my business isn't an economic... Death spiral.

I need this guy.

And since I don't know exactly what he wants, I have to show him everything.

I don't think that's the point of this meeting, honeybunch.

Vanessa, what are you doing?

Heater not working. It's 65.

It was 78 20 minutes ago.

It's going down so fast, in three hours it's going to be snowing in here.

I'll call my brother, resident handyman.

How quickly can he get here?

Okay, I've got a little quiz for you. Ready?

Fashion victim.

Person who'd wear whatever's the in thing, despite how awful they look in

Dog's dinner.

A person that looks like they got themselves dressed in the dark.

Okay, Christmas tree.

Someone wearing way too many accessories.

How about this one?

Exxon Valdez.

Ugh, total greaser.

Come on in.

Sorry I'm late.

No, we just wanted to get a head start on you.

Lacey, this is Ian.

Nice to meet you. Pleasure.

I was just giving him a pop quiz and he passed with flying colors.

Only because I read your column religiously.

Oh, you flatter me.

Can I get you anything, Lacey?

Ice water.

Now, where were we?

Well, I believe I passed some sort of test.

Now that we know you're as smart as I am, tell me this girl isn't runway

Hey, Lacey.

Lacey, it's me.

You here?

Lacey? Lacey?

Lacey's out for the evening.

Who are you?

I'm Vanessa, the new roommate.

Oh, that's right. I'm Seattle.

Lacey's brother, Cody.

Oh, hi.

My friend, Joanne. Hi.

So, how's it going?

I am freezing.

But other than that, I'm great.

Sorry about that. I fixed the heater last week.

It should be working.

If they hired a real handyman, it would be working.

Well, if they hired a real handyman, I wouldn't get free rent, and I'd never

have time to practice my guitar.

How do you get free rent?

Both buildings owned by the same landlord, so, uh, fix things for him

while. So, you're in a band?

Uh, well, working towards that.

Listen, um, my building's just a few blocks from here.

Not as cool as this, but at least the heater works, so you could go hang out

there while I get this puppy up and running.

Oh, I, I could.

There's hot chocolate in the pantry.

Here's the address. Hot chocolate?

Keys.

See you guys later?

See ya.

So as you can see, most of my designs are ready to wear.

They're going to be produced in small quantities to guarantee exclusivity.

Look at this, Shamim.

Short, silky, thin -strapped with a soft, flowy fit that says, take me, I'm

yours.

Love that.

On the opposite end of the fashion spectrum, we have this red corset.

Trimmed in lace, and it's designed to lift and support the breast.

A woman that puts this on is saying, get on your knees, I'm in charge.

I love that too.

What I think is so authentic about Lacey's work is the message each piece

conveys.

She has something that speaks to everybody, and I have to say, her

never let me down.

So you practice what you preach?

Wouldn't you like to know?

So what do you think?

Lacey, you are a talented designer with a unique vision.

Looks like you two long -lost souls have finally found each other.

Congratulations.

Let's get something in writing.

Of course. Just need my business partner's approval, which is why I would

to borrow these sketches to show her.

Borrow my sketches?

Just for a few days, then I'll bring him straight back.

I don't know. I've never loaned out my sketches before.

I promise your sketches will not leave my sight. Scouts honor.

I'll let you ladies think it over while I use your restroom.

It's just around the corner.

I don't know about this, Marilyn. I don't feel good about letting him have

sketches. Why?

I guess I don't trust anybody.

Ian's fine.

Let him have a couple of sketches. I'll vouch for him. You hardly know him.

Give me one more drink, I'll know plenty.

Besides, I asked around. He's got a good reputation.

Joanne, what are you doing?

Snooping. I'm bored.

Not cool.

Yeah, well, you promised that you were going to introduce me to your sister,

since she's not here, I can't help myself.

Ah -ha.

What is it?

Black wire is loose.

Amazing.

Don't touch it. It's hot.

Oh.

That's not good.

Not when there's another hot wire right next to it.

How much longer are you going to be?

I don't know.

You've got to fix this.

Oh, you can take a break.

Lacey's going to kill me if I don't fix her heater.

That's why I'm here.

Is that really a big deal?

I'm just really going to miss out.

Oh. I'm going to just go home.

All right.

Get a break and kill us, huh?

Let me reverse that.

Let's go to the couch.

Thank you.

What happened?

Well, I'm not sure exactly because I'm no real expert, but I think it had

something to do with those two hot wires.

They sparked when we weren't looking.

I suppose I don't need to ask what you were doing.

Cody? Are you kidding me? I can explain.

I bet you can. I'm Joanne. I'm Cody's girlfriend.

Let's go.

Where are your clothes?

See, they kind of got near the heater and...

Forget it.

I'll get the robes tomorrow.

Well, the good news is the fire's history.

And bad news?

Someone's going to need new briefs.

Thank you. I really appreciate you getting here before something worse

Mr... Just call me Rick.

Hi, Rick. I'm Lacey.

Cracked your windows for ventilation, but it's going to be smoking here for a

while. I think you might want to find someplace else to sleep tonight.

Right. Good idea.

I'll come by in a day or two, write up an official report.

You're here most days.

Guess we need to find somewhere to stay tonight.

There's a hotel across the street.

Your brother lives nearby.

If you don't mind sleeping on a cold floor.

Okay. Hotel it is.

Or we could stay at Rick's house.

Rick? The fireman?

Come on, tell me the truth.

You so want him? Oh, I do not.

Yeah, you do.

You're crazy. Yeah, but I still want him.

Oh, please.