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You shouldn't be here.

I'm Bertie Edward.

I can be anywhere I want to be.

I don't want you here, Bertie.

Look.

I came to apologize.

You were right.

You mean it?

I did.

Privet.

The student is now the teacher. Stop talking.

On your knees.

Crawl to me.

Now show me how sorry you really are.

Yeah, there you are.

Come on, break through.

Sorry, I stopped and fastened.

That girl.

Who is she?

God, she is insanely beautiful.

A toast to my wife, the Birdie Edwards, my finest creation.

Cheers to your finale, sweetheart.

What's next, Birdie?

Sleep.

Actually, Mason and I have some thoughts about producing a new play together.

Isn't that right, my love?

Well, actually, I have a better idea.

You know, the fans are demanding a revival of Stone's Fantasy.

And we're going to give it to him.

Will Bertie Edwards play Greta Stone once again?

Well, better yet, we are on the search for a new Greta Stone.

And Bertie will mentor her new protege, as I did for her 20 years ago.

It's time for Bertie to...

Excuse me.

Yes, you.

Do you have a light?

It just matches.

Sure, that'll do.

It's filthy.

We were understaffed.

Busy night.

Closing night for you.

Which you were amazing, by the way. I've been such a huge fan for life. Do you

work here?

Yeah. No.

Just moved here, actually. Hmm.

Another transplant.

You're too pretty to take out the trash.

Don't you dare.

Don't you fucking dare, Carl.

You know what this means to me.

How could you?

Next.

Over 200 auditions and not one single Greta.

I guess it's not that easy finding my replacement, huh?

I could give it a try.

All right.

Show us what you've got, matches girl.

I hate your face.

Your eyes, worst color of brown.

Mud, dirt, broken clay.

And your big nose just always pointing you north of nowhere.

But it's your mouth that I hate the most.

Lips I cannot taste.

The laugh I cannot forget.

And a smile.

And for someone that's not me.

Thank you.

Wow. That face.

The cheekbones of Meryl. The eyes of Hepburn.

And that body.

Stop thinking with your dick for once, Mason.

Although, she is better than anyone else we've seen.

But... Can she carry a whole show by herself?

Yeah.

Are you ready to be the next Greta Stone?

It was the craziest thing. I mean, one minute I'm sweeping away the net, and

next I'm auditioning for Birdie and Mason Edwards.

I didn't know you wanted to act.

Yeah, since I was a kid, but I never thought it would happen.

Well... You're definitely beautiful enough to be an actress.

Kyle, I don't really think we should... I thought you wanted to thank me for

letting you stay here.

I do, but...

What?

What?

Well, it would really show me how grateful you are to me for getting you

job.

I'm just kidding.

Hey, but, I mean, if you want to.

Okay, you had nothing to do with me getting that role.

Well, I got you the job at the theater, so without me, you wouldn't have gotten

the audition.

Are you being serious right now? Come on, you talk way too much. Okay, I said

no.

And not like a little girl, like a woman that wants to be touched.

All right, stop.

This is an Edwards show, okay? Not community theater.

We have less than three months, and it's like I'm watching a middle school band.

Why don't you two take five?

She's far more green than I thought.

Maybe we recapped.

It's too late for that. It's all over the press. The city's buzzing about this

play.

What if the girl stays with us?

Right? That way you can really train her.

You're the only one that can do a birdie. No.

Put her up in a hotel for goodness sake. We need to keep her close so she can

learn from you.

Okay? Come on, you're the best in the biz.

You just want her close so you can sleep with her.

Would you stop with that?

You want the show to be a success or not?

Fine.

But I want 15 % of the revenue.

Okay.

Deal.

Vera, come here.

I'm sorry. I was just looking around the house. It's massive.

You want to watch me?

Then watch me.

There.

What do you want from me?

I... I can't give you anything until you are.

I want you.

Vera?

Vera?

Oh, Mr. Edwards.

Hi. Please, call me Mason. Sorry.

Don't apologize.

Just want to make sure that you're comfortable here and everything you

I guess bedroom is the opposite way.

Oh. Oh, can you have the maid's team this morning?

Sure.

Come here.

One scoop of yogurt, a half a cup of berries, and a cup of green tea is what

you'll have.

What? From now on, you will eat what I tell you to eat, sleep when I tell you

sleep, and do exactly as I say for the next three months.

Is that understood?

Do I have a choice? Do you want to be a star?

Yes, of course.

Good. Eat your breakfast and then meet me in the living room for your first

lesson.

Don't disappoint me there.

I was rereading the script.

I love the monologue in Act Two.

Take off your clothes.

Excuse me?

Strip.

Why? Our deal.

is that you do everything I say.

Remember?

If you're a man, I wouldn't. But I'm not a man.

So what are you afraid of?

You know what? No.

I'm not going to let you humiliate me.

You think your body is humiliating?

Well, now I really have to see what's going on under there.

You wouldn't get it.

Try me.

Because I can't stand to be looked at.

I was teased a lot as a kid.

An actor's job is to shed every ounce of inhibition in order to become a canvas

for the character.

Strike him.

Tell me what you see.

I don't know.

Your long limbs and determined jaw

show your strength.

But your shy eyes reveal an innocence you haven't yet lost.

Your heating chest and flushed cheeks say you're enjoying looking at me.

I am.

Are you?

That's enough.

Wait.

Don't stop.

What about the rest of my body?

Your spine has been soft in all the right places.

It's a posturing work.

Strength comes from your core.

Not only on the outside, but deep down

inside.

Do you like it when I touch you there?

Do you like it when I touch you there?

Hello?

What is going on here?

It's a disinhibition exercise.

And it was working perfectly until you came stomping in, darling.

Don't stop on my account. Please proceed.

Can we help you with something?

Yes, you can. I just want the two of you to know that the whole town is buzzing

about the revival in your mentorship with Vera.

Lookout LA wants to do a cover story on the two of you.

Not without a little makeover first.

Shall we?

Watch me walk away, putting myself on display.

One, two, three, a day, I'm on my way, on my way.

I'm gonna have you on tiptoes, watching my diamond after show.

I know you wanna take me home, I'm on my way, on my way.

Now you're ready.

Say goodbye to Vera Gibson.

Say hello to Vera Grace.

Vera Grace?

Something the matter?

No. Speak up.

Sorry, it's all happening really fast.

You need to choose now.

Do you want to be a star or not?

I do.

They're great.

Good.

Do you have a say?

I had no say in my name.

Bertie Edwards?

You're kind of an iconic name.

Not to me.

I never wanted to take Mason's name.

Did you really have to?

Not really a thing anymore.

It was to him and the Edwards family.

Even in our prenup.

I never wanted to get married.

Mason practically forced me. He controlled everything.

My name, my image, my career, my diet.

Sounds familiar. It was different.

Believe me.

I lost control.

Fame came overnight.

I didn't have time to choose. I just went along with it.

And now, fast forward 15 years later, I'm...

Really coming to grips with it.

Pretty.

Anyways, we should go rehearse.

Okay, Vera, try a sexy pout.

So much for the next big target, huh?

Maybe you just aren't good at your job.

Close your eyes.

Now stay focused on me.

Arch your back.

Yes.

Beautiful.

Let's get you up there with her, Birdie. Come on.

Wow.

You two have an intense connection.

It's almost like watching a proud mother.

Weird daughter.

What?

I just want to be alone.

Ignore him. He's an idiot.

It's easy for you to say.

You're 23.

Yeah, and you're one of the most beautiful women in the world. Don't

me, Sarah.

I think you're the sexiest woman I've ever laid eyes on.

I'm going.

I thought... You thought what?

I'm married.

But you've been flirting with me since the day we met.

No, I haven't.

It's called acting.

So you've just been stringing me along?

I'm mentoring you.

This is what it takes to become a star.

I have to admit, seeing those photos of you on the air today, very,

very hot.

Ow, you're subtle.

You like it.

I don't, actually.

Besides, you're a reek of cheap perfume.

Come on, Bertie. You know I have eyes for you.

My wife.

Wow, she's really making progress.

Great work, Bertie.

Okay, Vera, put your arms around Adam's neck. Adam, hands on her waist.

Kendrick's sick. You want to step in?

Sure.

Vera, put your arms around Bertie.

The torment of that woman's kiss who makes us her footstool, her plaything,

toy.

Sorry, this just isn't working without Kendrick.

You should be able to work with any scene partner, including a chair.

I'd take the chair over you any day. All right, let's take five.

You got back, too, after the break.

You can't talk to me like that.

I'm sorry I hurt your feelings at the photo shoot.

I overreacted.

It was just a misunderstanding.

Yeah. It's all in my head.

Let's keep it professional.

Okay? You're making great progress. I know you don't want to sabotage that.

I thought I told you water or green tea only.

You're acting like a child.

Put that soda down or... For what?

Oh, thank you.

Put that soda down or there'll be consequences for breaking the rule.

Prove it.

Is this what you want?

Answer me.

Yes.

Be quiet or I'll stop.

I

think

that's enough for today.

Give me the soda Good girl

No That isn't how this is going to work

You will follow my rules Do you understand?

Yes, I understand

33. 33 what?

33 blueberries make half a cup.

Okay.

You get off on having all the control, I see.

I'm doing this for you.

Whatever you say.

Without restraint, this industry will eat you alive.

Trust me.

Learn to submit here, to me, in a safe space.

Rather than submitting to the pariahs out there, submission is the only chance

to understand true dominance of the stage and of yourself.

So, are you asking me to be your sub?

This arrangement is for business, not pleasure.

What if someone catches feelings?

As long as we follow the rules, everything will be fine.

The rules?

Do what I say. It's that easy.

First rule.

No matter how edgy it gets, you can always say no.

And two, no kissing, no sleepovers, and no sex.

My purpose is to make a star, not a plaything.

Are you sure?

You kind of seem to be enjoying this.

I enjoy doing my job.

Just business?

Fine.

No, okay, that makes sense.

All right, I'm off.

Oh, see you at dinner? I forgot, I have a late night meeting with a potential

ambassador, so can we rain check it?

Sure. Okay. Have a good day.

You too.

Shall we?

I want you to look at me.

Like, really look at me.

All of me.

Not like a little girl.

Like a woman that wants to be touched.

Stop.

Breathe.

Take your time.

Again.

I want you to look at me.

Like, really look at me.

All of me.

And not like a little girl.

Like a woman that wants to be touched.

Better.

What does this have to do with the scene?

Acting is all about submission.

In order to embody the character, you must submit to their every fear, every

pain, and every desire.

Submission is when you fully trust.

Do you trust me?

Yes, mistress.

How much do you sell on me?

Are you okay?

Yes.

Do you want more?

Yes, please.

Don't listen to that. It's not true.

Session's over.

And if I know one thing to be true, it's this.

As the moon is my witness, I vow to never stop looking for you.

The memory of your eyes, your lips, your touch will never fade.

Let's pause for a minute.

What is Greta's objective in that scene?

She goes on this journey to find love.

You sure?

I think so.

You think so?

How can you act if you weren't committed to your motivations?

You must have full conviction.

Now tell me again, what?

Is this scene about?

Love. Wrong.

It's about desire.

Aren't love and desire the same thing?

No.

Love is what you feel here.

But desire is deeper.

Now let's try an exercise.

Okay.

Tell me your fantasy.

Now.

I can't.

Why not?

Because... Because it's about you.

For the purpose of this exercise, you should share it with me.

Well, in my fantasy, we go away together.

Just the two of us.

No more quiet.

Excluded.

No interruptions.

No one can find us.

And then what happened?

We'd open a bottle.

Good Italian red.

And we'd play music.

And I'd cook dinner for you as you sat across the counter.

Told me about your life.

Sounds like a date.

Not a fantasy.

It's a fantasy to me because I'm breaking all your rules.

We'd get a good day buzz on and eat and drink and laugh about how weird I was

as a kid.

And then you would confess that you were just as weird.

And then I'd kiss you.

Sweet, soft at first.

But long and deep.

Our mouths wet and hungry for each other.

And then I'd want to see you naked.

If I could run my tongue down every crevice of your body.

I want to know what you taste like.

I want to kiss you everywhere, every inch of you, and I wouldn't stop.

That's enough.

Just doing as you ask.

Great.

Then let's take the thing from the top.

On behalf of Edwards Productions, please put your hands together for our very

own Greta Stone.

You're great!

You're great, huh?

Hi, Kyle.

I don't even recognize you anymore.

You've changed.

It's just for the play.

Birdie's really taken me under her wing.

Oh, I know.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, it seems to me that she's taking a liking to you.

Well, the success of the play is riding on it.

So, it's just business.

You used to be so perfect for all this, Gina.

Bertie, you know, whatever it is you're doing with Vera, it's working.

Yeah.

She's really blossomed.

I think she's ready.

I think so, too. You know, for your next career move, you should really consider

casting.

That's a great idea, Cass.

I'll consider it after you lose a few extra pounds.

Everyone will be looking for you soon.

I need a break.

It's a lot.

Gotta get used to all that attention.

That'll be your life soon.

I'm not trying to replace you.

You know that, right?

I know you're not trying to.

But it's happening.

No matter what.

It's just the way it goes.

Don't apologize for things you can't control.

So... Who's your friend in there?

Who?

Kyle?

Yeah. I wouldn't exactly call him a friend.

Oh. Are you together?

Why are you asking?

Wait a minute.

Are you jealous?

What?

No, why would I be?

Because I saw the way you were looking at me in there.

Like how?

Like I was your property.

And, like, maybe you want my fantasy to come true,

too?

I am curious.

In your fantasy.

What are you making me for dinner?

Pasta.

From scratch.

Mason's never cooked me dinner, let alone pasta.

Well, you deserve a big old bowl of pasta.

That's definitely against the rules.

It's my fantasy.

Fuck your rules.

Bertie Edwards?

It's so dark in here, I could barely tell it was you two.

Sorry to interrupt.

Would you two mind doing an interview?

Yeah, absolutely.

Let's start with you, Ms. Farrah Grace.

How has it been having the one and only Bertie Edwards training you?

Well, it's been a lot of work, but I wouldn't want to learn from anyone else.

She's the best. You two must be spending a lot of time together.

You've grown close, would you say?

Yeah, we've really bonded.

We've really been bonding over our love of the craft.

Bertie, over 20 years ago, you boldly introduced us to the immutable Greta

Stone, which made you a star. How would you say your Greta differs from Vera's

Greta?

Well, I think my Greta was curious, but scared.

Scared of what?

To come out of her fantasy world.

Because of fear, she missed out on true happiness.

But I think Beryl's interpretation is definitely teaching the character

to go after what she desires.

I think this new Greta Stone 2 .0 wants more than to give in to her desires.

She needs love.

Chris Stone doesn't need anything.

Shit.

What?

I am so sorry. I didn't forget, but... But you forgot about our anniversary

trip. I have this big investor meeting that got added to my schedule last

minute. Is this investor another one of your young blondes?

Bertie, why do you do that?

Am I wrong to assume?

You know what? It doesn't matter.

Forget the cabin. No, no. Hey, hey, hey. You love the cabin.

Why don't you and Vera go? Get a little R &R before opening night.

You two have been working so hard lately.

Actually, I would like to blow off a little steam.

Yeah. We could make it a rehearsal immersion.

I'd love it.

Pack your bag.

We're going on a trip.

Wait, really?

It's a work trip.

Don't get too excited.

My house staff must have gone to the wrong vacation home.

You have more than one? Let me call them.

Someone is getting fired today. No, no, don't do that.

Let's go. I can book us a hotel in town.

We've been driving all day. Can we just stay here?

Maybe I can hire someone.

You need to relax.

I got this.

All right, let's see what we're working with.

Yeah, we're going to need to go get groceries.

And get more wine.

Dad. The thermostat's not working.

I can call someone.

No need.

We can build a fire.

It's not gas, though.

Ooh, even better.

Do you know how to build a fire?

I can do a lot of things.

I don't know how to do laundry.

Well, it seems like I'll be teaching you a few things this weekend.

Nothing tastes better than fresh pasta.

Here, come.

No. It's fun and it's easy, I promise.

You can't eat it unless you help.

You're going to hold your hand here like... Hold it out like this. Keep

There's no wrinkles.

Perfect.

All over my face.

So from that day on, I was known as Pie Face.

Wow. I can't unsee it now.

You know, I think this is the first time I've heard you laugh.

I laugh all the time.

You don't.

You're right.

I don't.

I like you.

Suit you.

I think I've had too much wine.

I should go to bed.

Great.

Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to help me?

Actually, yeah.

I'm going to stand here and watch you.

The sheets are all crooked there.

Anything else, Your Highness?

Yes.

Bend over and do it again until I say it's perfect.

Remember, I'm a child.

Take off your clothes.

Do it now.

I need to be punished for talking back to me.

Lay on the bed.

Now.

Stop laughing.

Wait, where are you going?

You made the bed?

You should have it.

Stay with me.

Please.

Nothing against the rules.

Fuck your rules.

You know you don't want to stop.

What was the rule?

It won't happen again.

We don't want to stop.

You're not paying attention.

Did you just hear what I said?

Sorry. Guess I'm still reeling from the mind -fucking extra day. We're actors.

It's what we do.

I definitely wasn't acting.

Suddenly you're an expert?

I am on you.

Your heart's pounding.

Your hands are sweaty.

Your cheeks are flushed.

You can lie, but your body tells the truth.

I shouldn't have done that.

Why not?

Because I'm married.

To a man. And he's not here.

But I am.

On your anniversary weekend.

This was his idea.

You know, for someone that likes control, you're a real sub when it comes

Mason. It's complicated. You wouldn't understand.

Mason made me what I am. I can't just turn my back on him.

Do you even love him?

Of course I do.

You're lying to yourself.

Again.

That's enough. I'm done with this.

Tom, if you don't want me to walk away, then I can be done with this too.

I guess it was time for

me to show you the way you go down. When you go down, look at you now.

I guess you belong to me.

I guess you belong to me. You have been waiting to see. Now you got your soul

slash. Your soul slash.

Cause once I get a hold, you'll never get your soul back. Soul back. Soul

Your soul slash. Cause once I get a hold, you'll never get your soul back.

Soul back.

Your soul slash. Cause once I get a hold, you'll never get your soul back.

So sexy.

You know what?

Here.

What's so funny?

Now that I've lived out my fantasy, I don't really know what to do next.

Well, I'm sure you'll think of something.

What's your fantasy?

You'll laugh.

I promise I won't.

To write and direct my own plays.

You would be amazing at that.

Tell that to Mason.

He thinks I should stay in my lane.

Have you had other lovers?

Only you.

Well, I hope I didn't disappoint you.

Disappoint me?

No.

He's at the bar, baby.

That's all I'm going to think about.

Bertie?

Mason!

What are you doing here?

Well, my meeting got pushed, and I felt so guilty about missing our anniversary.

And I know that there's only one night left here.

So I wanted to give you this.

It's a clipping from your very first review of Greta Stone.

Raving, of course.

I just wanted you to know that you are and always will be my little star.

Mason, this is beautiful. I don't know what to say.

I love you, Bernie.

Vera, hey.

Hope the two of you are enjoying the weekend so far.

Yeah, we have been. Good, I'm starving. Is there anything to eat? In the

kitchen. Okay.

What am I supposed to do?

I don't know.

How about being honest about who you are? Stop living a lie? Not that easy.

Well, pretending seems pretty fucking hard, too.

I'll figure things out.

I just need some more time.

Okay, just until the show wraps.

Tired of being on your carousel of men, Greta?

Don't be silly, my love.

Tired of the two, Greta.

You have to choose.

But it's impossible to choose.

So why not have both?

Very good, Vera.

Kendrick, you're still a little late on your cue, buddy.

I got to take this. It's the investor.

Run the show?

Yeah. Great.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Hey, I can't talk right now.

Can't stop thinking about you either.

Got any notes for me? Sure do.

You gotta get a little bit closer.

Oh, do I?

You're gonna give me trouble.

Okay. Bye.

Can I help you?

Mr. Edwards, I'm so sorry to bother you, but I need to talk to you about

something. Yeah, I gotta...

Get back to it. I'm on the clock.

It's about Bertie.

She's having an affair.

Excuse me?

Bertie's having an affair with your lead actress, Vera Grave.

Okay, I don't know who you are, but I certainly don't need a janitor to tell

about my wife.

I'm the concessions manager, and I do know what I'm talking about.

Oh, okay, Mr.

Concessions Manager. What proof do you have?

I've seen them together.

Kissing? In bed, what?

On stage.

The look, the touching.

Look, if you watch them closely, you'll see it too.

Okay, look, I don't expect you to understand this, but my wife is an

actress. She creates chemistry on stage. So whatever you think you saw, you

didn't.

Cass, get this guy. He's disrespecting the theater and my wife. Have him fired

immediately. You're going to regret this.

Pretty soon the whole world is going to see what's right underneath your nose.

Ahem.

Oh, Mason.

Bertie was just giving me her insights on Greta's promiscuity and the lack of

quality male suitors in her world.

Where are Adam and Kendrick?

Oh, we gave them a break so we could work some things out alone.

Do you mind if I take the reins back?

No, of course not. Sure.

Why don't we show Vera the proper slow dance techniques?

Mm -hmm.

Remember our wedding night?

Mm -hmm.

I'm not wearing your new necklace.

Oh, it was a little tight on my neck, so I took it off.

Make sure you get used to it.

Back to work?

Yeah.

Gentlemen, from the top.

You got your collar on like a good dog.

Mason must be thrilled.

I'd like to put you on a leash.

I'm sorry, I know this isn't ideal.

What? No, I personally love watching you be manhandled in public by your husband

while I sneak around in the shadows.

I feel like you're ashamed to be with me.

What?

No, I'm not.

Hey, back in five.

You okay?

Yep, be right there.

I promise, when this is all over, I will leave him.

I only want to be with you.

Our way.

I wish there was a way for us to be together now.

I just want to touch you and not care who sees it.

Maybe I know a way.

What are you doing tonight?

I can't do this.

I'm in charge tonight.

What?

I've never been to one of these before.

A masquerade party?

A lesbian party.