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[upbeat music]

[car engine revving]

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[Porsha Love & Mission singing "Run It Up"]

[song continues]

-Hi, how are you? -Well...

-What can I get you? -Three shots.

[song continues]

♪ Say ah ♪

-Three shots for the VIP. -Of course.

[indistinct chatter]

Thanks, love.

I'll deliver these.

[intense music]

I see you brought some friends.

I did.

[Micky] Let me arrange some more privacy.

Definitely.

[Micky] Take it out of what I owe you.

All right.

Cheers.

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[indistinct whispering]

Mm-hmm.

Champagne room's all set up.

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[man] Wait. I feel dizzy.

Oh, shit!

-[man groans] -[woman] Okay, you're okay.

-Oh, shit. -[indistinct chatter]

-Take a seat. Take a seat. -Okay.

[woman 1] Huh! [woman 2] Micky...

-[gunshot] -[woman screams]

-[woman 1] Oh, my God. -Ah!

[woman 1] Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[screams]

No, Micky, please.

Micky, please, we can work this...

-[gunshot] -[woman screams]

-[body thuds] -[intense music]

I'm gonna need new dancers.

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-[instrumental music] -[switch clicks]

[electrical buzzing]

Are you gonna take those off?

I'll strip once I take the stage.

-When do you go? -[Nadia] Soon.

-Why? You okay? -Yeah, a little hungry.

[Nadia] You ain't eat at school?

Mom forgot my lunch.

We'll get something when I'm done here.

We'll grab something for mom, too.

She drinks her dinner.

Hey, she's getting better.

You gotta give her a chance. She's trying.

[Alicia] What? [Juliet] Ow! You're hurting me.

[Alicia] There's nothing the judges like better

than a high extension, Juliet.

Unfortunately, you got your father's bowlegs.

These bowlegs carried me to Japan's youth Grand prix.

But you didn't get the grand prix, did you?

[scoffs]

Remember, pain and practice equal...

perfection.

[ballet music]

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[woman] What did you think of that?

[suspenseful music]

[indistinct chatter]

[woman] Okay, thank you.

Wait, what, what-what did they say? What, what'd they say?

They said I was too aggressive. I-I trained in St. Petersburg.

You want a smile? Get a chorus girl.

No, Juliet, get-get back out there.

Go and tell them how much you adore dance.

I'm done with direction.

You tell them, tell them you love ballet.

You, you love it. I'm tired.

Juliet, don't be ridiculous. This is your life.

-You can't just-- -What life? I'm a puppet.

My every thought concerns whether my movements

are articulated properly, the extension of my legs,

the curve of my fucking foot! I hate it! Fuck!

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[door opens]

[water sloshing]

I know auditions are stressful,

but you really shouldn't yell at your mom.

It's a blessing to have a parent who cares about your success.

Not all moms are that supportive.

You have no idea of the pressure I've endured my whole life.

There's no joy anymore. She took that.

How? By flying you to fancy Russian dance schools?

[woman on PA]Nadia Georges, two-minute warning.

That's a two-minute warning.

Hey.

Break a leg. Literally.

[eerie music]

Here. Happy to be here.

[breathing heavily]

[ballet music]

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

-Okay? No. -No, please.

[indistinct chatter]

[groans]

-Hey, stop! -Get off of me.

My God. Nadia. Oh, my God, Nadia.

-Okay? Oh, my God. -[groans]

-Can somebody help us? -[groans]

-Can you get up, baby? Come on. -[groans]

Come on, come on, come on, I got you.

[Nadia groaning]

[Salina] Come on. Okay.

-[Nadia groans] -[indistinct chatter]

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Nice strong turnout, yes. Perfect. Great.

So we'll bring our hands up to our waist,

right in front of our itty-bitty belly button. All right, good.

Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to rise on your toes

like a real ballerina.

Oh, ah.

[sighs]

Uh, quickly now, okay. Um, second position.

All right. I'd like strong plies, please.

[Nadia] And grand plie down. One, two.

[Juliet] Are there any practice rooms available?

Uh, we don't have practice rooms, but you can use the gym

if it's not reserved for a basketball game...

or a rec class.

Is there a schedule posted of when it's free or--

Don't you have a home studio?

[chuckles] I don't have a home at the moment.

I moved out of my parents' apartment.

Hm, that's a tough break.

What, your mom get tired of your disrespect?

If you mean me not blindly executing her every move,

then, yeah, I quit ballet.

And my parents said if I wanted to throw away

their considerable investment in me,

then I could survive on my own dime.

That's tough. I'm sorry.

It's for the best.

So, um, you're all healed?

[scoffs] I didn't even think you saw me.

You embodied love for the art until you fell.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that.

I felt awful thinking that I threw you off.

No, it-it wasn't you. I just got distracted.

I broke a metatarsal.

The ER nurse taped the busted toe to the one next to it,

but it didn't set right.

Now I'm gonna need surgery to fix it.

Well, don't you have health insurance?

[scoffs]

This business, you're either a principal dancer

or you're begging friends to stay on their couch

while you interview for barista positions.

[scoffs]

You're really done with dance?

Ballet, yes.

But dancing's all I know.

I didn't attend school past the second grade.

My parents hired tutors so that I could spend

every waking moment listening to my mom

and her instructors tell me how to move,

how to think and how to breathe.

After 20 years in a tutu,

I really wanna dance for myself.

Light up a room, like you.

So, uh, barista positions, huh? How well does that pay?

I don't know how anybody survives on minimum wage.

Oh, well, when it's all you have, you figure it out.

I'm thinking there's an alternative.

So I have this friend. Well, sort of friend.

We are competitors out of summer intensive.

And she quit ballet.

And I think she does, like, music videos or something.

Those shoes must cost at least a grand.

1395, to be exact. I'm getting drinks with her tonight.

And I was wondering if you maybe wanted to come.

Maybe she can give us some tips on how we both can cover rent.

I... Thanks. I-I can't.

I gotta take care of my little sister.

It's not till late, plus,

I haven't spoken to Paris in a while.

So it might be less awkward with the two of us.

-This place can't pay much. -[scoffs]

Not when you have one student.

Fine.

Sure, okay. What do I have to lose?

[Alibi Music singing "Boss Chic"]

[indistinct chatter]

Girl, I have not seen you since Madame Olenski

was screaming at us about finger placement.

And as I recall, you gave her a very specific finger.

[chuckles] I gave her two.

Oh, my God, it's so good to see you. You never had time before.

-I never had a life before. -Okay.

This is my friend Nadia I was telling you about.

-Hi. -[chuckles]

She's hot. You're hot. Juliet didn't mention.

[Juliet] I said she was a dancer.

Yeah, well, dancers can be skeleton on bone,

and you are a head turner.

-Come on. -[laughs]

So Juliet says you make a good living without a dance company.

Damn right. I only dance for me and my fans.

Okay, that came out wrong. I-I dance, 'cause...

You know what?

I think it's better if I just show you.

[chuckles]

♪ If you want something done do it yourself ♪

♪ Do it yourself do it do it yourself ♪

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Don't be shy.

[Paris] Welcome to Pandora's Palace.

Ah, you may have seen London.

Or you may have seen France.

But you ain't seen nothing till you've seen me dance.

[male announcer] Aw, shit. We got our girl Paris in the house.

[woman] Whoo!

[Alibi Music singing "Drop It Down"]

It's easy money.

A little hair toss, some sustained eye contact.

Always wear a bra. Reminds them not to touch.

Unless you tell them to.

Ty baby, cocktails for my friends, please.

I got you.

So how much do you make here versus lap dancers?

When you know what you're doing, pole pays the rent,

and the rest is discretionary income.

-I see you brought guests. -Meet my friends, Micky.

Classically trained like yours truly.

And I know we need more talent since Candy and Licorice left.

We can always use girls who know how to put on a show.

I'm in.

What about you?

Ow! Not so rough.

[intense music]

Uh, I gotta get home.

[Micky] Hey.

For cab fare.

Subways get dangerous at night.

Keep your options open, Nadia.

[door opens]

[door shuts]

[dogs barking]

[sighs]

[door opens]

You were out late.

Subway was delayed.

You're up late.

Looking for work.

Everyone wants a car or a clean record.

Apply anyway. You can explain things at the interview.

Once folks find out about my record,

they either assume substance abuse or worse.

I don't get to explain a damn thing.

I was hoping, after three months,

someone would give me a shot,

that there will be something with health insurance.

You just concentrate on staying sober, for Rose.

Yeah, well.

You working at a community center is not paying bills.

Don't worry. I'll figure it out.

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[music continues]

[music continues]

[line ringing]

Hello. Is this Micky?

[Alibi Music singing "Came To Play"]

♪ Dead girl like come to play ♪

♪ Dead girl like come to play ♪

[Paris]Okay, remember to keep the core tight.

-[Juliet]Okay. -Hug the pole.

-Okay. -Oh, my God.

-It's just like a Pirouette. -Exactly.

I told you, it's literally like ballet.

Except, instead of a guy doing all of our lifts,

we've got our trusty man of steel.

-All right, let me try again. -All right.

Perfect.

-Queen! -Nadia?

Uh, Micky told me to come early for training.

[Paris] I'm glad you changed your mind.

I was just teaching Juliet here some moves.

And she's been a star student.

That's why they loved her in Russia.

Yeah, but you're also a good teacher.

Thank you.

You know, I kinda do wanna open, like,

a ballet, jazz, stripper-fusion

kind of studio one day, in the future.

♪ When the booty stops bringing in the Benjamins ♪

[Paris grunts, laughs]

All right, Nadia, let's go. Your turn. All ready.

Okay.

Mm, mm.

Yeah. Can you please...

Okay, come on, let's go.

-Okay, see? How's that feel? -Strange.

It's like the stag leap I'm used to,

but if a beam got in the way.

Paris calls it our man of steel.

-Star student. -[Nadia chuckles]

-Paris showing you the ropes? -Ooh, no.

Ropes are the next lesson, followed by whips and chains.

[Micky] Yeah, she's teasing, listen, when I opened this spot,

I wanted to create a safe place for the ladies to make money

and for everyone to enjoy themselves.

Safety is Micky s job. He was, like, a bodyguard, right?

Yeah, something like that.

Anyone harass my baby ballerinas,

say the word, and I'll fix it.

Thanks for looking out.

I'm looking forward to tonight.

I'm sure you'll all knock 'em dead.

Bye.

Uh, all right, let's talk what you're gonna wear.

Ooh, yay!

♪ If I were to say your name ♪

♪ Would you answer? ♪

♪ Take the hand of a lonely dancer ♪

♪ I know it's funny when I move like that ♪

♪ Breathe too deep and kind of lose my track ♪

♪ 'Cause you you're always walking on water ♪

♪ I feel like such an impostor ♪

♪ But if you give me the chance to love you ♪

♪ Oh I'll love you ♪

♪ So if you need me now I'll show up at your door ♪

♪ Yeah you can take it all and I still give you more ♪

♪I couldn't see before but now I know it's true ♪

♪ I do I do it's always been you ♪

♪ Who makes me feel okay when I've been broken down ♪

♪ I think you know me better than I know myself ♪

♪ You take the quirks in me and let the light come through ♪

♪ It's true it's true it's always been you ♪

[indistinct song playing]

You were phenomenal out there. You know that, right?

Thank you.

To your first performance.

You know, it's amazing seeing someone like you here.

-Someone like me? -[chuckles] Cheers.

I just mean, with your training, you should be in Carnegie Hall.

Maybe I don't wanna be on stage in a tutu.

I wanna make people feel something when I dance

and I wanna feel something.

And I'm supporting myself, so I'm not ashamed.

Uh, you shouldn't be ashamed. I didn't mean, like...

God, uh... How do I say this?

You made me feel some type of way.

[song continues]

[male announcer]There you are, it's prime time

on the main stage!

Y'all better grab your passports

and make some noise for Paris!

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♪ I'm on my way big endeavor ♪

♪ I keep my crown on forever ♪

[scoffs] Nadia.

Uh, my friend's still learning the ropes.

Mind if I let her watch?

♪ Now you can run run you can run ♪

♪ Now you can run run you can run ♪

♪ Come on ♪

♪ Come on ♪

Uh, don't touch.

♪ Run you can run ♪

♪ Now you can run run you can run ♪

I said don't do that. I'm a dancer.

[intense music]

-Ah! -No! You crazy?

You like spanking girls? Let's go!

Get out of here!

[indistinct chatter]

I don't wanna see you back here again.

[door shuts]

So, when do I dance?

♪ Now you can run run you can run ♪

♪ Now you can run run you can run ♪

[upbeat music on stereo]

Cherry poppin' present.

You got me something?

You should've saved your money.

-I was terrible out there. -Girl, it's just nerves.

All right, tomorrow I'm gonna make sure that you get some

good stage time, get in your zone,

forget about all the guys out there.

It gets easier, trust me.

All right, enough. Open it.

-Pleasers. -What?

Oh, right, thanks.

[chuckles] Girl, no. That's what they're called.

Pleasers. Stripper lingo.

-[Paris] You gotta learn it. -All right.

-[Paris] And you're welcome. -I...

You know, we're so used to putting all our weight on our

toes, that six inches is nothing.

Juliet guessed your size from your ballet shoes.

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My lady.

[chuckles]

Okay, now, that is a sexy foot.

[chuckling]

[music continues]

[Nadia] Okay.

I feel like a sexy Cinderella.

Oh, well, honey, call me fairy godmother,

'cause tomorrow you're gonna shine like magic.

[Paris] Damn. Little something.

Oh. Little something. Little something.

-Little something. -Yes!

Oh, yes. Ha-ha-ha...

[indistinct chatter]

[male announcer]Hi, y'all.

Making her Pandora's Palace debut,

we got some new booty on the stage.

How about y'all make some noise for

Naughty Nadia?

♪ Loving on you baby ♪

♪ I know that we haven't talked ♪

♪ But it's the way that ♪

♪ My body don't know how to walk ♪

♪ I wash away 'cause... to swim ♪

♪ I'm about to lose the wind I'm about to jump right in ♪

♪ Will you? ♪

[crowd cheering]

♪ Save me if you wanna ♪

♪ Can you fix the fever? ♪

[indistinct singing]

♪ Am I going crazy? ♪

♪ Something about your hands in the dark ♪

[both laughing]

[upbeat music]

Hey, hey, you think I could get a dance?

-I'm on break right now, sorry. -Okay.

[indistinct song]

[intense music]

[Nadia]So what goes down in the champagne room?

Yeah, nothing much. The usual.

-Private dances? -Yeah. Sure.

-And what do those entail? -I mean, what do you expect?

Uh, that guy that you tossed out before,

thank you for doing that.

He was implying that girls do more than dance.

-You wanna do more? -No, of course not.

Good. You two are artists.

You don't need to get caught up in the back rooms.

But if a guy asks for a private dance,

I wanna know what he thinks is on the table.

I'm not trying to get in over my head.

Well. You feeling over your head, call me.

Or you can just call me.

[chuckles] I would love to get to know you more, Juliet.

Outside of this place, of course.

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[music continues]

[door opens]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[Ty] I swear, you get finer every time I see you, love.

Promise you'll stop by, have a drink with me tonight?

Not gonna leave me hanging, all right?

I'll see you then.

Hey.

-Did you have a good night? -I did.

Did you?

Yeah. Sure.

I saw you bring that guy into the champagne room.

Do you make more money doing whatever you do in there?

I didn't fuck him, if that's what you're ask--

I wasn't implying.

Guys think that they can get laid in there.

But what happens isn't sex.

It's, it's complicated.

[chuckles] It's complicated doesn't sound legal.

Yeah, well, speeding isn't legal, but everyone goes

ten over in the fast lane. It's expected.

And if no one's enforcing it...

You'll see how much money can be made.

Tomorrow before our shifts, we'll make it a party.

Oh, and, uh, bring Nadia.

[upbeat music]

Mm...

Hm.

Oh. Ow...

[groaning]

[sighs]

[groans]

[sighs] Oh, shit.

[snoring]

Rose is at school.

You need to pick her up in an hour.

[sighs] She's gone?

No. She needs lunch.

Taken care of. I was gonna leave you grocery money.

But I can't expect you to spend it on food.

I barely touch that.

You know, I have learned not to expect you to take care of me,

but I'd hoped you'd stay sober long enough

to be there for Rose, to contribute something.

I'm only in this position 'cause of how I had to pay

for your formula, your diapers, your food.

So don't be acting all high and mighty.

You don't get to drinkmy money.

Your money?

[scoffs] You think you're the only one

who can make men to spend a little money?

You don't even know what you're talking about.

You ain't teaching baby ballet until the dark side of night.

-I'm working. -Yeah? Doing what?

I took a night shift at a burger joint.

You said it yourself,

"Teaching at a community center ain't paying the bills."

-Nadia, where are you going? -My other job!

I have a new student starting today.

[instrumental music]

I guess you're getting another private lesson today.

Um, okay, let's just start with plies.

Very nice.

[cell phone chimes]

[upbeat music]

Oh, that's beautiful.

Let's go to second position, please.

Down. Uh-huh.

Plank the knee. Hm.

Oof. Ooh, you look good as hell!

Damn.

You got a date tonight or something?

I actually don't even know what it's for.

Okay, if you really wanna start making more money,

you need to start dressing like it.

Put this on.

[sighs] You've already given me shoes.

I can't have you buying my clothes, too.

You're borrowing from my closet this time. Okay?

After a few nights of fishing, you're gonna be able to buy

yourself all the designer dresses you want.

Fishing?

Wednesdays are slow.

So we go reel in some new clientele.

So we're bait?

Oh, no, baby. We are not the bait. We're the barracudas.

[Paris]We just show off at the most expensive hotel lounge,

pretend we're having a girls' night.

Go straight for the rich guys

and give them the attention they've been craving.

This is our friend, Juliet.

-Isn't she beautiful? -Oh, yeah.

[Paris]You can always tell the size of their bank accounts

by looking at the watch. Everyone knows Rolex.

You need to know Patek, Millie and Piguet as well.

And we won't be the only pretty girls there in the crowd

but we will be the most fun.

No strings attached.

After a few shots and some ego stroking,

they're gonna feel like they're ten-feet tall,

like they own the entire room.

And once we have 'em, we reel 'em in,

let 'em know how much we love to dance

and that we're dancers. The real deal.

We invite 'em to the perfect place, a strip-club

where they're sure to have the time of their lives.

We're doing them a favor.

We're making them feel like they're part of the in-crowd.

Girl, we entertain for a few hours

while the club charges for drinks,

plus 200 an hour per dancer.

Any guy alone at a swanky hotel loungeis DLA,

desperate, lonely and anonymous.

Everyone wants to have fun, but these guys,

what they really want is permission to escape.

They're begging for it.

Heh, girl, we're gonna have them spending their kids'

inheritances with a smile

and moving in ways that's gonna have their head spin.

Both heads, if you catch my drift. Heh-heh.

[instrumental music]

[Juliet]Just because somebody has money doesn't mean

they deserve to get taken advantage of. My dad--

Don t be surprised if you see your daddy in here. Okay?

Most of the guys in here are somebody's daddy.

You know how much money these guys spend

betting on stocks to move a fraction of a cent?

We spend years, years,

perfecting our art and our bodies.

We have value, too.

-We need more drinks. -I'll go get 'em.

[rap song playing]

Tell Ty I want my usual.

Virgin, three with the hard stuff.

Thanks, Ty.

[Ty] How are those guys treating you all?

All right, I guess.

Juliet's guy's too drunk to be a problem.

Mine's a little handsy.

I'm glad I'm delivering these then.

Leave those. I'll take them.

[ominous music]

There.

That should make them nice and, and docile

before the check arrives.

It's only a sedative.

They're not gonna know anything about it.

Unless you tell on me.

-I won't, but-- -[Micky] You all are my girls.

[Micky] And it's my job to make sure that you get paid.

And that's not gonna happen

if I have to throw out every single guy that gets fresh.

I just wanna make sure that you and Juliet stay

champagne room virgins.

Just taking care of my baby ballerinas.

Thanks, Micky.

[music continues]

It doesn't add up, Frank, okay? I know what Tony said.

But this is a business, not an ATM machine.

It's not like the business I was in before.

Not that I bring that up for any particular reason,

because I'm a lot happier doing this than I was that.

[indistinct chatter]

Let me rework the numbers and get back to you.

In the meantime, let me take care of you.

Hey, Paris.

Come meet my old friend.

[Nadia] Paris?

Get some sleep, Nadia. I'm making a new friend.

Take our man to the champagne room.

Give him the special VIP treatment.

[suspenseful music]

Have a good day, girls.

It's just a few more lap dances.

[footsteps approaching]

Nadia, wait. Please.

I know I messed up.

And I know I'm not the mom that you...

and Rose deserve.

[sobs]

But I'm trying really hard.

Twenty-four hours.

One day at a time.

Good for you.

I'm gonna start helping out around here.

And I'll hopefully get a job, pay the rent.

And maybe I can get something with health insurance

to help pay for the surgery.

Stop.

It's just, you have so much talent,

and I just want people to know, like, who you are.

Stop.

I know you wanna help, mom,

but you can barely help yourself.

I'm trying.

People don't get second chances.

The guys that I got mixed up with, the old-school Mob types,

they made me think that I was making money.

But I didn't know the price.

I need to go to work.

[instrumental music]

Hey, this is Paris' spot.

Micky told me I could have it.

-Juliet, you seen Paris? -Nope.

Maybe she went fishing without us.

But her car is outside and her bag's still here.

And she's got the stage tonight.

She's fine, Nadia. She's a grown woman.

[eerie music]

Maybe someone else can get some time in on the main stage.

[instrumental music]

[line ringing]

Hey, Paris, it's Nadia.

Juliet and I were wondering if you were coming in tonight.

I hope you're not sick or nothing.

Call me.

[music continues]

I'm gonna talk to Micky, if you care.

[eerie music]

[rap song playing]

[male announcer]Hey, fellas, if you broke,

put your stinking ass on the club.

Paris isn't backstage. Have you heard from her?

I thought she'd have told you. You two always seemed close.

We haven't spoken since last night.

-Paris quit. Yeah. -What?

Things went well with the guy I introduced her to.

Spent the whole night in the champagne room.

Then came back and told me she was quitting.

Running off to Miami to be with him.

She left with him? But she loves dancing.

Champagne room's not about dancing.

-It is to me. -It wasn't for Paris.

She said she didn't do that.

But her car is still outside.

This is... Enough about Paris.

You are a true dancer, you and Juliet.

And I think our baby ballerinas are ready for prime time.

Hm?

I'll go get ready.

♪ Yeah yeah ♪

♪ Yeah oh yeah ♪

♪ Yeah oh yeah oh yeah ♪

♪ No no thought he was a nice babe ♪

[men cheering]

♪ Thought it was the right way ♪

[indistinct singing]

♪ And look what I had to suffer ♪

♪ I've done my time... ♪

♪ I'm looking for the one I can't lose myself to none ♪

Our baby ballerinas have set the bar too high.

Yeah. There's no one else I'd rather watch.

[song continues]

♪ And when I get out there I couldn't take a leap ♪

[crowd cheering]

♪ And when I get out there gonna take a leap yeah ♪

♪ And put myself out there out there ♪

[knocking on door]

Customers are requesting you on the floor.

I'm actually gonna leave a bit early today. I have a date.

And going forward, I'd like to confine my work

to the stage and to the champagne room,

if that's okay with you.

It's a strip club, Juliet.

Yeah, and clients value me for my artistry.

People that we bring in think that they're on a date,

so they act different.

I don't think you understand.

Honestly, Micky, I just don't wanna risk it.

People out there can get really handsy and aggressive,

and I just don't think that I should have to deal with that.

So you don't like the work anymore?

I mean, it's not like I wanna be here forever.

I eventually wanna go off and see

what the world has to offer me, like Paris.

It's weird, though, she hasn't returned any of my calls,

and I'm honestly getting kind of worried.

I was thinking about putting in, like,

a wellness check or something.

[ominous music]

You wanna talk to the cops?

[Ty] Julie, you ready, my love?

[chuckles] Almost.

Oh, and, Micky, I do really appreciate this job.

It's given me, uh, independence.

And you and Ty make me feel really safe.

So I'll see you tomorrow.

-You always look so good. Oof!

See you, Micky. Have a good one.

[dramatic music]

-Thanks for getting dinner. -My pleasure.

You know I could have took you somewhere nicer, right?

This counts.

I've been tortured my whole life with fancy dinners.

French fries are freedom.

You know, I'm pretty low-maintenance.

[laughs] You? Low-maintenance?

-You're kidding me, right? -Okay, you're right.

I'm far from low-maintenance, it's just with all the training,

I never really had time to do any of this.

It's been difficult for me to make real relationships.

-Even friendships. -Well, you have that now.

-I mean, with Nadia and Paris. -Paris just ghosted me.

And I haven't known Nadia for that long.

Yeah, they're my friends.

But this is the first time I've ever been able

to make my own relationships,

do what I really wanna do and live my own life.

I'm happy to hear that. But what is it you wanna do?

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ah-ah-ah-ah ♪

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ah-ah-ah ♪

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪

Uh. Check, please!

♪ I'm all alone ♪

♪ But I don't feel safe no ♪

♪ Just like I lose every card ♪

♪ I play mm ♪

♪ Washing the blood off of my hands ♪

♪ Washing the blood ♪ ♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪

♪ I set fires that I can't put out ♪

♪ Smoking the stage flames in my house ♪

♪ I will make a voice inside my ♪

-What's this? -It's a private dance.

For your eyes only.

♪ I am a demon living under my bed ♪

♪ But I'm changing ♪

Look, Juliet,

as much as I would love all of this,

you know my feelings for you go a lot deeper

than a dance, right?

♪ On my side but I still cry I want better days ♪

♪ Yeah I still cry ♪

♪ For better days ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪

♪ On my knees on my knees let me pray ♪

♪ Let me fight till I wake up say ♪

♪ Girl I know I'm dying ♪

♪ Yeah yeah ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh oh ♪

[hip-hop song playing]

[cheering]

[male announcer]Let's see some bachelorettes in the house.

Bottle service available all night.

Hey, Nadia.

You did well in Paris' spot.

You like working here?

Can't see how I'd make the rent without it.

-You haven't heard from Paris? -Hey, this is about you.

And you're doing a little better than making rent

on a one-bedroom in the boonies.

Your address was on your application.

Oh. I take care of my mom and sister.

Half of what I make goes to them.

-They know what you do? -Uh, no.

My mom, she'd get worried that I get into other things.

I won't, though. And I know better.

[Micky] Girls call him Handsome Johnny.

You want me to bring him to the champagne room?

- Bingo. - I don't usually go after...

specific guys. We, uh, just look for the ones with nice watches.

This one has a really nice watch.

He's a looker, a little less generous with the tips.

But we'll make sure he pays.

You know, I haven't done this without Paris.

Enough about Paris!

It'll be a real good night.

Double the norm. Easy.

How'll I know I've the right guy?

You can't miss him, you might've

seen him around, he has this

large spider-web tattoo on his neck.

And, Nadia, he's bound to have a friend or two.

-Bring Juliet. -Yeah. Okay.

[ominous music]

[line ringing]

Hey. Hey, it's me. Yeah. Yeah.

Um, w-wait, listen. We're on for tomorrow night.

I need your help to set up.

[sighs]

[stammering] It doesn't matter.

I need you here.

This is the reason I pay you. So shut the fuck up.

[sighs]

[music continues]

[dramatic music]

[indistinct song]

♪ Let's keep it going steamy ♪

♪ Do you wanna party with me? ♪

♪ I'm gonna see you move move move your body ♪

♪ I see you coming closer ♪

Hello, I wouldn't wanna intrude on your ladies' night,

but I would love if you both join me at my table

and my tab.

How generous.

I'm Juliet.

Johnny.

Nadia.

-Nadia? -Mm-hmm.

Shall we?

♪ Move your body ♪

[song continues]

Huh. We can all squeeze.

[Johnny] So, what brings you girls out tonight?

Uh, drinks and dancing.

-Dancing? -[Juliet] We're dancers.

You look familiar.

Uh, do you ever go to the ballet?

-We're ballerinas. -Classically trained.

Oh. I'm with some black swans, huh?

[chuckling]

So you are a fan of ballet.

No, I'm more of a movie guy,

but I appreciate beauty and grace.

Then you should see us dance.

-We should all go somewhere. -Yeah?

Oh, do you know a place around here

with a stage and good music?

[song continues]

Let's get some more champagne over there.

Johnny, it's good to see you. Got a great table for you.

Ah. And I'll get you some drinks ready.

-All right? Yeah. -Good, good. Put it on my tab.

Because you're all gonna be taken care of tonight.

Champagne room's almost ready.

[snaps finger] Ty, drinks, shots, all around.

[indistinct chatter]

[Micky] Shots for the heart-breakers.

[indistinct song]

You want a lap dance?

[Juliet] It's what the girls do here to pay rent.

[ominous music]

And when in Rome...

[music continues]

Juliet, have you seen the owner?

Is something the matter?

I, uh, wasn't sure if we were

taking these to the private room.

Don't want us to drink too much beforehand and get too sloppy.

Yeah, Sal'd need a gallon before he feels anything.

[music continues]

Nah, I'm good.

My hands are occupied.

[ominous music]

[intense music]

Uh, uh, Mick, it's me.

Do me a favor, please?

Send Juliet home. She doesn't deserve this.

Don't get her mixed up in all of this.

Juliet's a spoiled little rich girl

stripping to piss off her parents.

No, she's not. She's supporting herself.

[scoffs] She's slumming it for shits and giggles.

I mean, the minute things get rough, she's running off

to mom, dad and, and their money.

And you're crazy if you think

she's inviting you to Thanksgiving.

Plus, I can't risk Nadia going to the police about Paris.

Nadia and Juliet won't stop asking questions.

And if Nadia were to disappear, too, mn-mn...

[inhales sharply]

Yeah, uh, uh, that's it, Mick.

Juliet and Paris weren't that close.

And her and Nadia compete all the time.

I know you see it on that stage.

If Nadia were to fall off the face of the planet,

Juliet would just think they weren't that close, right?

Come on, Mick.

[music continues]

I'm afraid that's an uncomfortable level

of risk for me.

What about you, Ty?

What risk are you comfortable with?

Hm?

All right.

Make it clean at least?

And, uh, I'll leave the body

somewhere the police could find it.

Fix it to look like a robbery. I...

Give 'em an open casket.

It's the least you can do me, right?

Yeah. I drugged their drinks.

They'll be so out of it, they won't know what to do.

And I'll leave those pretty faces untouched.

Thanks, Mick.

[intense music]

Juliet, we should get out of here.

Now?

[Johnny] Champagne room should be ready.

Juliet, we should go to the ladies' room, freshen up.

You know, she's pretty fresh enough for me.

Come on, we're gonna go to, uh... Hey!

Uh, I wasn't done with my dance.

[Johnny] All right, far be it from me to interrupt.

Join us when you're done. Hey,youorder a coffee.

[pop song playing]

[ominous music]

[footsteps approaching]

[Johnny] Whoa, where are the lights?

I'm a lights-on kind of guy.

[eerie music]

Where's Nadia and the other guy?

Um, they're coming. W-what's going on?

Yeah, Mick, what's all this about?

Our partnership isn't working.

You fucking kidding me? Partnership?

[Johnny] You're family.

There's no getting away from the family.

-Watch me. -[groans]

[Juliet] Ah! Micky. Ah! Micky, Micky...

Please! Micky, please, I just work at your place.

I'm gonna miss you dancing.

[Nadia] Lower the gun.

[eerie music]

Paris didn't quit. What did you do to Paris?

You, you killed her!

-[gunshots] -[Juliet screams]

[groaning]

[Juliet] Nadia... [Nadia] Juliet! Get the gun!

-[Juliet groans] -Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

[groaning]

Bitches!

God!

[groaning, breathing heavily]

-[Juliet panting] -Move!

-[panting] -Go, go, go, go!

-Yeah. -Stay with me.

[crowd screaming]

[Ty] Micky! Move! Move!

[panting]

-Okay, this way. -Yeah.

[Nadia] You all right? Hang on.

[panting]

[camera whirrs, beeps]

[ominous music]

-[panting] -Mick, Mick! You good?

All thanks to you. They were supposed to come in together.

Well, they didn't.

Plus, killing's your specialty. I'm just cleanup.

Leave the body. Grab the tarps down.

Are you crazy? The cops could be here any moment.

And a club full of people just saw those girls run out

with guns. We can't let them find the body.

Sure we can.

We know exactly who did it.

[music continues]

[operator]911. What's the nature of your emergency?

[ominous music]

[breathing heavily]

Who are you calling?

Micky knows where I live.

I have to warn my family.

[line ringing]

[cell phone vibrating]

Mm... Hello?

I need you to get Rose and get out of the house.

What? Why?

I don't have time to explain. There's money in a shoe box.

[sighs]

Nadia, tell me what's going on.

In the closet, top shelf.

Okay, I-I'm not doing anything until you tell me what's wrong.

I lied about my other job.

I've been working in a strip club. Pandora's Palace.

-The owner is-- -Micky Valle?

Just come home, and I'll protect you.

[Nadia] You can't. I know you want to, but you can't.

You need to take care of yourself and Rose.

-Get the money! Go! -Nadia!

Uh...

No...

[sobbing]

[sobbing]

[intense music]

[breathing heavily]

Nadia, Nadia...

[Juliet] Nadia.

"Security camera footage shows two armed suspects

leaving the scene of a murder, identified as

Nadia Georges and Juliet Gold.

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous

and were newly-employed exotic dancers

at Pandora's Palace Gentlemen's Club."

[Nadia] "The victim, John Palermo, aka Handsome Johnny,

was an alleged... of a major crime family."

...trying to pin this on us?

[Juliet] Oh, my God! How could I be so stupid?

My mom had my whole life planned out,

and I wanted to figure it out myself, and...

[panting] I have to call my parents.

They can call and, like, hire a lawyer.

-They can figure out-- -No.

We can hide-- What the fuck?

We're dealing with the Mob, Juliet.

If they can't get to us, they could go for our families.

I wanna go home.

[inhales sharply] I just wanna go home.

[panting] I wanna go home.

[Juliet] I just wanna go home.

[Juliet breathing heavily]

[ominous music]

[Juliet]I only wanted to dance.

Oh, honey, whatever you were

doing, it was not dancing.

And I know, I know it was that girl who drew you into it,

the one in the security footage.

Someone like that, no money, uh, it makes sense for her.

-You know? -I chose to dance there.

Ballet had become about competing,

and I wanted to dance for joy.

Was it joyous pleasuring men? No!

Uh, showing gangsters your moves? Come on.

[sighs] Your father already spoke to the attorneys.

All right? You give a statement to the police.

And then you'll go to Europe for a time.

And then, um, that'll help you avoid any questions.

I think I could call the Royal Ballet of Flanders.

I danced under the director there for years.

[Alicia] Don't worry, No, honey.

I will get you back on track, all right?

Smile.

[sighs] What time is it in Belgium?

[line ringing]

Carl, it's Alicia.

Uh, I need a favor.

No, no, no, nothing like that.

[chuckles]

[Alicia] It's a little complicated. Um...

Yes.

I knew I could count on you.

Yes. Are you still in Paris?

Oh, fantastic.

[panting]

Why are you still here?

Because I'm your mother, and I learned a long time ago

you cannot run away from your past.

You have to face it head-on, or it would haunt you forever.

Where is Rose?

She's-she's at a friend's house.

It's the safest place for her to be right now.

When you pick her up, you need to leave.

There's enough in here for two plane tickets to Florida.

First and last month's rent. You...

-Nadia, I'm not going. -Mom, you--

Listen, I called some people who I knew from before, okay,

when I was working, and they put me in contact

with the boss of the guy who got killed.

The club owner shot him.

-I figured. -[sobbing]

Micky Valle was a Mob enforcer.

That's why you need to leave.

That's why you need to explain what happened

to Tony Malcusco, Micky s old boss.

-He'll listen to you. -No, mom, please.

[sobbing] Please, mom.

[sobbing]

No. This is yours.

This is for your surgery and for your life.

Listen to me.

-Look at me. -No.

Look at me.

Ineedto take care of my daughter.

You understand?

[sobbing]

[cell phone vibrating]

-Juliet. -We need to go to the police.

You crazy? Micky will kill us.

-Or the Mob will-- -Protect us.

They have to be used to Mob informants, or--

Best case, they arrest us and we're shot on our way to court.

Micky was a hitman, Juliet.

[Nadia]The police ain't protecting us from that.

My mom, she knew some of these guys. She said they'll listen.

You'd rather deal with the Mob than law enforcement?

Trust me, they'll get us killed.

And if I'm with these Mob guys and you're with the cops,

you'll get me killed.

I gotta go.

[ominous music]

[eerie music]

[door shuts]

[Juliet] Framing me won't work.

Oh, hey.

It's the mad swan.

You should just come clean, tell the cops.

[Micky] The cops can't save you from the family.

Once you meet them... you'd wish I took the shot.

That guy was shaking you down. And I have no reason--

You're on camera with the gun that killed him.

Doesn't mean they won't kill you.

What if we strike a deal? I'll corroborate your story.

I'll say that a stripper killed him. Just not me.

I saw the security footage, you can say that Nadia killed him

and she grabbed me out of the club.

I thought you two were friends.

She was the competition.

[dramatic music]

Yeah, Ty, uh, told me that.

Now, I didn't believe that until right now.

You're something else, Juliet.

[music continues]

I can't wait to introduce you to the family.

When did you learn how to read these cards?

[Tony] Long time ago.

[chair creaking]

[instrumental music]

I knew your mother. She was sent to me once or twice.

Thank you for meeting me.

Wanted to see the girl

accused of killing a main man.

[Nadia] I didn't do it. Micky Valle killed him.

And he's pinning it on me and my friend.

Micky was on my payroll for years.

Whatever job I gave him, he did. No complaints.

Why would he kill a main man?

Why would I?

You don't like guys putting

their hands where you don't want 'em.

You think I mind if people touched me?

You knew my mother.

Oh, she minded.

She just had a kid to take care of.

But you?

I had a friend, a dancer.

I think Micky killed her, too,

right after she went to a room with a guy.

Head full of white hair, goatee, mole on his cheek.

-Sounds like Frank. -[cell phone ringing]

When did you last see him?

Boss, it's Micky.

You don't tell me when we have to talk. I tell you.

[eerie music]

Really?

That is interesting.

I'll see you at the club within the hour.

Your old boss says he has someone

to corroborate his story.

A witness.

He's lying.

He says you know her.

Juliet?

[music continues]

Did you know he planned to kill me?

Not at first.

But when you did, you didn't try to stop him?

I don't make the orders here. I follow.

-You said you cared about me. -I care about myself more.

And given what you're about to do, I thought

you'd understand that.

They're coming.

You say exactly what we talked about.

No additions, no subtractions.

[music continues]

[Micky] Thanks for the sit-down.

I figured it'd be best you hear from the source.

I know you're a dancer, sweetheart.

But it's time to sing.

So last night I was dancing for Johnny,

and he got excited and he wanted to take Nadia and I

someplace more private.

And we both know what that meant.

[Juliet] And she was dancing for his friend.

She wanted to finish her dance.

So Johnny said that she could finish her dance...

while me and him went to the champagne room and...

Micky shot him.

Lying sack of shit!

-[gunshot] -[intense music]

-[gasps] -Wait!

[Nadia whimpering]

Juliet, Juliet! Come on! Come on!

-Okay. -[groaning]

You fucking son of a bitch.

[gunshots]

We're in a respectable business.

[panting]

[groans]

Oh, girls...

[ominous music]

[Micky] Come on out.

I just wanna talk.

[music continues]

[thuds]

[rattling]

[panting]

[music continues]

[Micky] Where are you?

[Micky panting]

Come on, where are you?

Come on, I'm gonna need pretty girls everywhere I go, so...

And who's gonna hire you now except for the back rooms?

[panting]

[ominous music]

-[groans] -[grunts]

[groaning]

[panting]

[grunts]

[coughs, groans]

[coughs]

I'm not a prostitute!

I'm a fucking dancer!

-[grunts] -[groans]

-[screams] -[grunting]

[groaning]

[coughing]

[groaning]

[intense music]

[grunts]

-[glass shattering] -[groans]

Say hello to your fucking maker.

[gunshots]

[Nadia gasping]

[panting]

[sobbing]

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

♪ I rolled the dice ♪

♪ I may have even want to want so tight ♪

♪ I'm not good love that's what I'd say ♪

♪ Don't know how I didn't scare you away ♪

♪ It's a funny thing I was disappoint ♪

♪ And you think that it's the last thing you want ♪

♪ You said it first but I get stuck ♪

♪ Stuck stuck ♪

♪ So I'll just spell it ♪

♪ L ♪ ♪ I'm taking off you ♪

♪ O ♪ ♪ Oh it's no surprise ♪

Hello. Welcome to Parisian Pole.

Thank you for coming to our grand opening.

[Alicia] Um, we have a 25% discount now for first-timers.

So you've come at the right time.

My daughter can tell you more.

She's the owner.

But basically if you are

interested in signing up.

[Juliet] All right, ladies, welcome to Parisian Pole.

I opened the studio so I could help women of all walks of life

feel their most sexy, confident self.

I wanted to combine traditional pole

with other types of dance such as ballet and jazz,

so women could really dance for themselves and dance for joy.

This is my Beginner Pole One class, it's great for newcomers.

And I'm so excited to have all of you.

[Juliet] And I see I have some familiar faces.

So, Alice, can you come up and show me what we did last week?

[applauding, cheering]

Okay, remember.

Turn.

Yes. And make sure you keep looking at them.

Don't look away. Give them some sustained eye contact.

Whoa! Let them know who's really in charge here. Perfect.

-Now, Sue, come on. -Hm.

[applauding]

[Juliet] And, mom, you're next.

-Okay, walk me through this. -Okay.

[chuckles]

[Juliet] Beautiful! Oh, mom!

-[chuckles] -[applause]

Oh! Mm!

Isn't she amazing?

All right, everybody, get up there.

[chuckling]

[instrumental music]

You look like a princess.

I feel like I'm gonna throw up.

[woman on PA]Nadia Georges, two minutes.

-Hey. -Oh, well...

You're gonna be just fine, okay?

You got this. I'm so proud of you.

Oh.

Oh, my babies.

Oh, my gosh. Okay, all right, I love you.

[music continues]

[classical music]

[music continues]

[cheering]

That's my baby!

Sorry.

[chuckles]

[breathing heavily]

[instrumental music]

♪ My ice out of control pocket's getting swole ♪

♪ We get stone shine and my wrists don't roll ♪

♪ It was a long time ago been on top for a while ♪

♪ Never had a platform whoa ♪

♪ You see my diamonds dancing so turn up the radio ♪

♪ All is white in the sky look up and see the snow ♪

♪ It's a big banga big bang ♪

♪ It's a it's a big bang a big bang ♪

♪ Ice ice I'm shining ♪

♪ Ooh look at these diamonds got a mirror on my ear ♪

♪ You do your makeup as I'm driving ♪

♪ I'm right behind you So much ice I change my tires ♪

♪ I ring with all this bling it is much to be desired ♪

♪ I'm on fire you inspire got this work but you retire ♪

♪ We go higher who inquire ♪

♪ I'm so icy as I'm supposed to be ♪

♪ Walk up in the jewel I hated ♪

♪ It's the north powder me ♪

♪ So much snow up on my body ♪

♪ Santa might propose to me ♪

♪ My ice out of control ♪

♪ Pocket's getting swole ♪

♪ We get stoned shine ♪

♪ And my wrists don't roll ♪

♪ It was a long time ago ♪

♪ Been on top for a while ♪

♪ Never had a platform whoa ♪

♪ You see my diamonds dancing so turn up the radio ♪

♪ All is white in the sky look up and see the snow ♪

♪ It's a big bang a big bang ♪

♪ It's a it's a big bang a big bang ♪

♪ I got a light on my life ♪

♪ So it's only right that I ice somewhere nice ♪

♪ I try to do it twice as a necklace to bracelets ♪

♪ These are brand-new ain't no faceless ♪

♪ You can't get you no replacement ♪

♪ Diamond ring no engagement I call the shots ♪

♪ Like I'm playing better make me my payment ♪

♪ These rocks as big as a meteor ♪

♪ Baby what is you saying? ♪

♪ It's so rocky it's shining ♪

♪ It's so heavy it's blinding ♪

♪ But it's ice they be rhyming ♪

♪ B-but I love me my diamonds ♪

♪ My ice out of control pocket's getting swole ♪

♪ We get stoned shine and my wrists don't roll ♪

♪ It was a long time ago ♪

♪ Been on top for a while ♪

♪ Never had a platform whoa ♪

♪ You see my diamonds dancing so turn up the radio ♪

♪ All is white in the sky look up and see the snow ♪

♪ It's a big bang a big bang ♪

♪ It's a it's a big bang ♪