1 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:09,637 ["Nemesis" playing] 2 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:41,267 [music ends] 3 00:01:43,812 --> 00:01:45,022 That's our show for today. 4 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:47,315 We are so glad you spent your morning with us. 5 00:01:47,399 --> 00:01:49,189 And congratulations on your first week. 6 00:01:49,276 --> 00:01:51,126 - Yeah. Well done. Good job. - Happy Friday, everyone. 7 00:01:51,153 --> 00:01:53,823 Thank you, guys. It's been a fun ride. 8 00:01:53,906 --> 00:01:55,656 Have a great weekend, America. 9 00:01:55,741 --> 00:01:57,161 And stay tuned for The Twist. 10 00:01:57,242 --> 00:01:58,542 - [gasps] - [Alex] Mm-hmm. 11 00:01:58,619 --> 00:02:00,619 ["Stronger" plays] 12 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:04,668 [Alex] Like they say, like Kelly says... You know what I mean? 13 00:02:04,750 --> 00:02:05,920 [overlapping chatter] 14 00:02:06,001 --> 00:02:08,001 [Alison] I love this song. 15 00:02:08,086 --> 00:02:10,206 - [floor director] And we're out. - [crew chatters] 16 00:02:10,297 --> 00:02:15,047 Don't you ever, ever question my integrity in my own house again. 17 00:02:21,225 --> 00:02:22,805 [crew chatters] 18 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:27,265 [sighs] Okay. All right. 19 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:30,609 Let me explain something to you real quick. 20 00:02:30,692 --> 00:02:33,822 The business of this show is a complicated world. Okay? 21 00:02:33,904 --> 00:02:35,494 There are rules we have to honor here. 22 00:02:35,572 --> 00:02:38,262 You may think you don't have to, but you would be fucking wrong. Okay? 23 00:02:38,283 --> 00:02:40,163 This show, it will consume you, 24 00:02:40,244 --> 00:02:42,754 it will spit out your bones and some gristle 25 00:02:42,829 --> 00:02:44,869 and your fucking spirit along with it. 26 00:02:44,957 --> 00:02:47,267 Unless that's what you're trying to accomplish, in which case, 27 00:02:47,292 --> 00:02:48,752 I don't know what to tell you. 28 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:52,551 - Chip, what are you trying to say? - You could do great work here. 29 00:02:52,631 --> 00:02:54,801 Don't annihilate yourself in the process 30 00:02:54,883 --> 00:02:57,683 just for the sake of pushing buttons that you aren't supposed to push. 31 00:02:58,387 --> 00:02:59,757 Be careful. 32 00:02:59,847 --> 00:03:02,467 Why? 'Cause if the network's found culpable, you're the fall guy? 33 00:03:02,558 --> 00:03:04,158 - [Chip scoffs] - It'll kill your career? 34 00:03:04,184 --> 00:03:07,524 Unfortunately, I think that death ship is sailing as we speak. 35 00:03:08,939 --> 00:03:11,569 Look, not everybody's a self-serving pile of shit. 36 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:14,400 I'm talking to you about you. 37 00:03:19,241 --> 00:03:21,201 - Chip. - Not now, Rena. I need five seconds... 38 00:03:21,285 --> 00:03:22,405 Mitch is here. 39 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:28,250 Wow, look at you, Mort. Nice scruff. I like it. 40 00:03:29,334 --> 00:03:30,344 Hey, Greg. 41 00:03:30,836 --> 00:03:32,586 Lindsey. Oh, how's the puppy? 42 00:03:32,671 --> 00:03:34,971 - Uh, she's good, Mitch. - Remember, crate training. 43 00:03:35,048 --> 00:03:36,298 You have to crate train. Hey. 44 00:03:36,383 --> 00:03:37,803 Good morning. Good morning. 45 00:03:38,343 --> 00:03:40,763 What... Fuck me. 46 00:03:42,639 --> 00:03:43,929 [Chip] Um, uh, Mitch? 47 00:03:45,642 --> 00:03:47,982 Hey there, Captain. How's the Titanic? 48 00:03:48,437 --> 00:03:49,857 Um, why are you here? 49 00:03:50,397 --> 00:03:51,687 I worked here for 15 years. 50 00:03:51,773 --> 00:03:53,773 There's something I wanna say to these good people. 51 00:03:54,026 --> 00:03:57,236 - I don't think that's a good idea. - I think it's a great idea. 52 00:03:59,740 --> 00:04:01,220 - Okay, call security. - I already did. 53 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:04,041 I'm staying with you. I mean, I wanna see the show. 54 00:04:04,453 --> 00:04:07,793 Let's just hope the show doesn't involve a sawed-off shotgun under his coat. 55 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:08,873 God. 56 00:04:09,750 --> 00:04:10,960 Hello, everybody. 57 00:04:11,793 --> 00:04:13,133 [chuckles] 58 00:04:15,422 --> 00:04:16,422 [Mitch] Hi. 59 00:04:20,385 --> 00:04:21,505 You know, 60 00:04:21,595 --> 00:04:24,885 I noticed on the way in that there aren't any pictures of me out there. 61 00:04:24,973 --> 00:04:26,313 What's going on with that? 62 00:04:26,391 --> 00:04:28,891 Who did that? Who did that? 63 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:30,556 [laughs] I'm kidding. 64 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:32,903 Well... 65 00:04:34,816 --> 00:04:36,146 isn't this awkward? 66 00:04:37,194 --> 00:04:38,364 [chuckles] 67 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:41,695 I know you're terrified to say anything, so I'll do all the talking. 68 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:43,279 [exhales] 69 00:04:45,369 --> 00:04:46,749 This is so weird. 70 00:04:47,579 --> 00:04:49,829 [sighs] First of all, I'm sorry. 71 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:54,128 And when I say that, I'm not admitting guilt or anything. 72 00:04:54,211 --> 00:04:58,131 I am sorry in the same way you might be sorry for someone who was hit by a bus, 73 00:04:59,049 --> 00:05:00,799 even though you weren't driving the bus. 74 00:05:01,301 --> 00:05:04,511 So, I'm sorry that the show got hit by a bus. 75 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:06,060 We all got hit. 76 00:05:07,015 --> 00:05:09,425 [sighs] Secondly... [clears throat] 77 00:05:10,561 --> 00:05:11,651 I... 78 00:05:13,647 --> 00:05:16,067 I really miss the shit outta you guys. 79 00:05:18,402 --> 00:05:21,412 [sighs] I miss this place. I miss being here. 80 00:05:22,447 --> 00:05:23,737 I miss my partners. 81 00:05:26,451 --> 00:05:27,451 [sighs] 82 00:05:28,370 --> 00:05:29,540 Hey, Alex. 83 00:05:34,877 --> 00:05:37,957 I heard that you did an interview with one of my alleged victims, 84 00:05:38,714 --> 00:05:41,234 and that there's a New York Times article coming out imminently. 85 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:45,760 And we all know how that's gonna go. 86 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,766 I'm sure they're not gonna do a feel-good piece about me. 87 00:05:49,349 --> 00:05:51,729 So that's the other reason I'm here. 88 00:05:52,728 --> 00:05:56,648 I am asking you to speak up on my behalf. 89 00:05:57,316 --> 00:06:01,776 Call the Times, go on record, give 'em quotes. 90 00:06:02,696 --> 00:06:05,276 You guys know me better than anybody, so, 91 00:06:05,866 --> 00:06:06,946 out there, 92 00:06:08,327 --> 00:06:09,907 they're gonna blow this up. 93 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:12,579 But you've worked with me. 94 00:06:12,664 --> 00:06:15,544 We have worked side by side for years and years. 95 00:06:15,626 --> 00:06:17,916 We have shared family experiences. 96 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,303 We are colleagues. We're friends. 97 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:23,680 I'm asking you all, as friends, 98 00:06:24,092 --> 00:06:25,972 to speak out on my behalf. 99 00:06:36,563 --> 00:06:38,653 Mitch, this is not okay. You need to leave. 100 00:06:38,732 --> 00:06:40,902 I know that some of you want to do it. 101 00:06:40,984 --> 00:06:44,284 I know that there are some of you who want to speak up. 102 00:06:44,363 --> 00:06:46,113 No, no, no, no, no, no, no. 103 00:06:46,198 --> 00:06:47,988 This is scary. I get it. 104 00:06:48,075 --> 00:06:49,365 Going against the grain, 105 00:06:49,451 --> 00:06:51,621 saying things that are unpopular in the moment 106 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:54,213 about people that are unpopular in the moment. 107 00:06:55,791 --> 00:06:57,581 But this is my fucking life! 108 00:07:00,504 --> 00:07:01,764 Who will speak up for me? 109 00:07:03,090 --> 00:07:05,880 Who here will speak up for me? 110 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:15,847 You are the people that I love in the world! 111 00:07:25,696 --> 00:07:26,696 Anybody? 112 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:28,948 No? 113 00:07:30,284 --> 00:07:31,414 Wow. 114 00:07:32,744 --> 00:07:35,044 [laughs] Okay. 115 00:07:42,546 --> 00:07:43,586 Alex? 116 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:05,816 Okay. Listen, I get it. 117 00:08:06,278 --> 00:08:07,398 I understand. 118 00:08:08,614 --> 00:08:12,584 But from the bottom of my heart, I just want you all to know... 119 00:08:14,369 --> 00:08:16,079 how important you are to me. 120 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:21,004 [chuckles] But... I'm... That's not to lay a guilt trip. 121 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:23,629 I really do love you guys. 122 00:08:24,421 --> 00:08:28,011 And it's been an honor working with all of you. Thank you. 123 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:51,950 - [clears throat] - [Bradley] Mitch Kessler! 124 00:08:53,909 --> 00:08:56,159 If it isn't Bradley Jackson. 125 00:08:58,872 --> 00:09:01,542 - [laughs] - Who else knew what was going on? 126 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:07,837 Who do you think? 127 00:09:13,470 --> 00:09:14,890 Congrats on the chair. 128 00:09:16,306 --> 00:09:17,846 Keep your back to the wall. 129 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:30,449 [man plays horn] 130 00:09:32,573 --> 00:09:33,783 [barista] Bill! Bill? 131 00:09:39,246 --> 00:09:40,246 Hey. 132 00:09:40,873 --> 00:09:41,923 Hey. 133 00:09:41,999 --> 00:09:43,829 We were just talking about you. 134 00:09:44,293 --> 00:09:45,293 Oh, yeah? 135 00:09:45,836 --> 00:09:47,746 We think you are amazing. 136 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:51,632 Really? I feel like everybody over there wants to put my head on a spike. 137 00:09:52,176 --> 00:09:55,386 No. No, no, no. A lot of us actually find you incredibly inspiring. 138 00:09:56,263 --> 00:09:58,563 Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it. 139 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:01,850 Hey, would you wanna come out with some of us from the office tomorrow night? 140 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:05,185 It's Claire's birthday, and we're going drinking. 141 00:10:06,481 --> 00:10:07,901 It's your birthday. 142 00:10:07,983 --> 00:10:09,823 I'm sure you have something much better to do. 143 00:10:09,902 --> 00:10:12,032 No. I actually have nothing to do. I don't... 144 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:14,622 I don't really know anybody here. So I would love to come. 145 00:10:14,698 --> 00:10:17,698 I just have to move into my new hotel. But what time? 146 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,748 Uh, nine-ish? 147 00:10:19,828 --> 00:10:20,948 - Yeah. - Tom O'Donnell's. 148 00:10:21,038 --> 00:10:23,078 - Great, great. - [barista] Birdly! 149 00:10:23,916 --> 00:10:27,536 I think that's me. I'm Birdly, I think. Okay, I'll see y'all tomorrow night. 150 00:10:27,628 --> 00:10:29,958 - Bye, Birdly. - Bye. 151 00:10:30,047 --> 00:10:31,887 - Thank you. - [barista] You're welcome. Enjoy. 152 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:23,432 [lock beeps] 153 00:11:26,937 --> 00:11:27,977 [sighs] 154 00:11:30,524 --> 00:11:31,654 [door shuts] 155 00:11:42,911 --> 00:11:43,951 [sighs] 156 00:11:52,504 --> 00:11:53,674 Holy shit. 157 00:11:57,551 --> 00:11:59,511 [Ashley] And he did that to me. 158 00:11:59,970 --> 00:12:02,720 He branded me. 159 00:12:02,806 --> 00:12:05,726 He stole my self-confidence, my self-worth. 160 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,152 And then I was drowning, 161 00:12:10,230 --> 00:12:12,690 and there was no one to throw me a lifeline. 162 00:12:41,178 --> 00:12:42,758 Oh, my God. 163 00:12:45,140 --> 00:12:46,930 [phone line ringing] 164 00:12:50,395 --> 00:12:53,315 [female computerized voice] Hello. Please leave a message after the tone. 165 00:12:57,611 --> 00:13:00,411 Hey, it's Chip. Can you call me back? 166 00:13:01,156 --> 00:13:03,156 I could really use a favor. 167 00:13:05,869 --> 00:13:07,119 [sighs] 168 00:13:25,347 --> 00:13:26,347 [phone buzzes] 169 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:36,651 - Hey, Mia. - Good morning, Bradley. 170 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:39,093 Maggie Brener from New York Magazine should be there any minute. 171 00:13:39,111 --> 00:13:40,701 I told the front desk to call you. 172 00:13:41,822 --> 00:13:43,282 Oh, yeah. I'm almost ready. 173 00:13:43,365 --> 00:13:45,235 Listen. That Ashley interview. 174 00:13:45,325 --> 00:13:47,765 - We didn't get the chance to talk after. - Yeah, I know, Mia. 175 00:13:47,828 --> 00:13:49,808 No, no. I'm not gonna say what you think I'm gonna say. 176 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:52,100 I thought it was a great interview. I'm really proud of it, 177 00:13:52,124 --> 00:13:53,754 especially with Mitch showing up after. 178 00:13:53,834 --> 00:13:57,634 I mean, it's just a big fucking reminder that what you did was right. 179 00:13:58,255 --> 00:14:00,045 I think he misses an audience. 180 00:14:00,132 --> 00:14:03,262 Yeah, well. Look what happened. We all just sat there and listened. 181 00:14:03,677 --> 00:14:05,597 Well, obviously we're gonna be curious. 182 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:09,769 Exactly. Which is why Maggie Brener is gonna be curious, right? 183 00:14:09,850 --> 00:14:11,640 It's this fascinating car crash, 184 00:14:11,727 --> 00:14:13,597 - and with Ashley's confession... - [sighs] 185 00:14:13,687 --> 00:14:16,457 it's just opened up the door to more questions about The Morning Show. 186 00:14:16,481 --> 00:14:18,901 And she is gonna expect you to answer them. 187 00:14:21,236 --> 00:14:22,446 What are you asking? 188 00:14:24,323 --> 00:14:26,623 I'm just asking that you keep all that in mind. 189 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:30,290 Maggie thinks she's smarter than everyone. 190 00:14:33,457 --> 00:14:36,127 [Bradley] Well, I have no idea why The Morning Show chose me. 191 00:14:36,210 --> 00:14:39,800 I mean, I feel like sometimes they got the wrong person or something. 192 00:14:39,880 --> 00:14:43,430 Like, someone's gonna call up and tell me it was a big mistake. 193 00:14:43,509 --> 00:14:45,069 Well, that's part of your charm, right? 194 00:14:45,385 --> 00:14:48,925 The complete lack of pretense, the self-effacing authenticity. 195 00:14:49,014 --> 00:14:52,024 - Now, how do you hold on to all that? - Oh, I... 196 00:14:52,100 --> 00:14:57,060 I mean, I don't know. I guess, just don't believe your own press. 197 00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:59,317 Don't surround yourself with yes-people. 198 00:14:59,816 --> 00:15:01,856 Mainly I just think we're all gonna end up dead, 199 00:15:01,944 --> 00:15:03,864 so there's no coming out on top anyway. 200 00:15:03,946 --> 00:15:06,106 You just can't get caught up in all that bullshit. 201 00:15:07,449 --> 00:15:09,909 I probably shouldn't say "shit." 202 00:15:09,993 --> 00:15:13,963 That's okay. We all speak a little French. [laughs] 203 00:15:14,039 --> 00:15:18,789 So, you change The Morning Show, don't let The Morning Show change you? 204 00:15:19,753 --> 00:15:22,673 Well, I think we can evolve together. 205 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:25,676 Right. 206 00:15:27,386 --> 00:15:30,056 But... Alex. 207 00:15:30,889 --> 00:15:33,559 I've known her for a long time. She is a legend. 208 00:15:33,642 --> 00:15:34,642 She is. 209 00:15:34,726 --> 00:15:37,186 Do you think that she's up for this... 210 00:15:38,021 --> 00:15:41,191 Morning Show feminist revolution that you've ignited? 211 00:15:42,609 --> 00:15:44,569 Especially in her own home. 212 00:15:45,028 --> 00:15:46,568 Oh, I think she is. 213 00:15:47,155 --> 00:15:51,365 But do you notice a shift in the behind-the-scenes culture 214 00:15:51,827 --> 00:15:53,117 now that Mitch is gone? 215 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:57,170 Or is that even possible given that so much of the old guard remains? 216 00:15:57,583 --> 00:15:59,813 I wasn't there before, so I can't really speak to a shift. 217 00:15:59,835 --> 00:16:02,125 But you were clearly chasing that story yesterday 218 00:16:02,212 --> 00:16:03,842 in your interview with Ashley Brown, 219 00:16:03,922 --> 00:16:06,302 wondering at the culture 220 00:16:06,383 --> 00:16:09,763 that allowed Mitch's behavior to go unchecked for a decade. 221 00:16:09,845 --> 00:16:12,845 So I think it's fair to assume you're curious? 222 00:16:20,522 --> 00:16:23,362 Yeah, I'm human. And I'm a journalist. 223 00:16:23,442 --> 00:16:26,242 So when I see someone who has a story to tell, 224 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:28,910 I try to create space for them to share it. 225 00:16:30,449 --> 00:16:32,869 Have you shared that space with Alex? 226 00:16:36,872 --> 00:16:38,872 She's been there longer than anyone. 227 00:16:41,877 --> 00:16:44,587 Yeah. Alex and I have just started to work together. 228 00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:46,341 And I think we're off to a good start. 229 00:16:49,218 --> 00:16:53,308 I'm hopeful that we will prove to be a very powerful team. 230 00:16:54,723 --> 00:16:57,523 Well, I look forward to our ten-year follow-up interview. 231 00:16:58,185 --> 00:17:00,975 Let's see if everything works out as you've intended it to. 232 00:17:08,779 --> 00:17:12,319 {\an8}[man] We gave you the thrust of it. There were four accusers who came forward, 233 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:15,656 {\an8}two by name. And after Ashley, we now have two more women 234 00:17:15,743 --> 00:17:17,253 {\an8}who are willing to go on record. 235 00:17:17,329 --> 00:17:20,539 {\an8}Allegations of misconduct and harassment by Mitch. 236 00:17:20,624 --> 00:17:21,794 {\an8}Some went through channels. 237 00:17:21,875 --> 00:17:24,745 We're giving you eight hours to respond with a quote from Fred. 238 00:17:24,837 --> 00:17:27,207 They need to give us the fucking details. 239 00:17:27,297 --> 00:17:30,047 I need to know what's in the story, how exposed we are. 240 00:17:30,133 --> 00:17:31,133 Agreed. 241 00:17:31,218 --> 00:17:33,258 Otherwise I won't validate this with a quote. 242 00:17:33,345 --> 00:17:34,595 [types, sends message] 243 00:17:35,681 --> 00:17:36,931 [phone buzzes] 244 00:17:40,310 --> 00:17:43,270 {\an8}Okay, Rob. Let's just cut to the chase here. 245 00:17:43,355 --> 00:17:45,855 {\an8}You know that we're not gonna let Fred give you a quote 246 00:17:45,941 --> 00:17:47,991 if he doesn't know the content. 247 00:17:48,068 --> 00:17:49,588 [Robert] Hey, we're calling as a courtesy. 248 00:17:49,611 --> 00:17:51,491 Our story plays with or without the quotes. 249 00:17:51,572 --> 00:17:53,122 But you should think of optics. 250 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:55,368 People will know that Fred is trying to duck out. 251 00:17:55,951 --> 00:17:57,041 [Dick] Duck out from what? 252 00:17:57,119 --> 00:18:00,369 There's a million vague stories going around. Yours isn't special. 253 00:18:00,455 --> 00:18:04,415 If you had something to say that was new or explosive, then you'd be telling us. 254 00:18:09,965 --> 00:18:12,755 Here's what we have. Four sources of quotes. 255 00:18:12,843 --> 00:18:15,263 Three are women who work or have worked on the show, 256 00:18:15,345 --> 00:18:17,965 one from a male who currently works on the show. 257 00:18:18,056 --> 00:18:21,596 These events took place in his dressing room, in his car, 258 00:18:22,019 --> 00:18:24,309 on location, in hotels, 259 00:18:24,396 --> 00:18:27,146 in a Chevron bathroom on a remote in Northern California 260 00:18:27,232 --> 00:18:28,822 during the Shakespeare Festival, 261 00:18:28,901 --> 00:18:31,401 in Rome during the papal conclave, 262 00:18:31,486 --> 00:18:34,276 a weekend at his vacation home in the Hamptons, 263 00:18:34,364 --> 00:18:36,624 and numerous incidents on his yacht. 264 00:18:37,326 --> 00:18:38,486 Extra, extra. 265 00:18:41,371 --> 00:18:43,081 Anybody can say anything. 266 00:18:43,790 --> 00:18:45,380 Is any of this credible? 267 00:18:45,459 --> 00:18:47,999 It's some direct quotes and some second-party. 268 00:18:48,086 --> 00:18:51,466 One of them is Fred's old assistant, Janine Friedman. 269 00:18:52,007 --> 00:18:54,637 Mitch fucked Janine? Jesus. 270 00:18:54,718 --> 00:18:56,638 [Dick] What's the quote from Friedman? 271 00:18:58,805 --> 00:19:02,845 Janine stated, "There was always an environment of protection for the stars. 272 00:19:02,935 --> 00:19:05,265 I'm not speaking directly about sexual allegations, 273 00:19:05,354 --> 00:19:09,484 but obviously the stars are the bread and butter, and they are fiercely protected. 274 00:19:09,566 --> 00:19:12,606 I know there were always rumors about what Mitch was doing. 275 00:19:12,694 --> 00:19:14,534 It was common knowledge." 276 00:19:15,989 --> 00:19:19,619 What about if we trade the story of Mitch coming to the set yesterday 277 00:19:19,701 --> 00:19:22,791 and getting escorted off by security for dropping the quote? 278 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:26,962 - Text him. - Yeah. 279 00:19:29,127 --> 00:19:30,707 This is exciting. 280 00:19:33,382 --> 00:19:34,382 [phone buzzes] 281 00:19:38,470 --> 00:19:39,510 Listen. 282 00:19:40,097 --> 00:19:42,307 We have a story that's a perfect addition to this piece. 283 00:19:42,391 --> 00:19:45,191 It's directly about Mitch, and it's eyewitnesses. 284 00:19:45,894 --> 00:19:47,104 That's fantastic. 285 00:19:47,187 --> 00:19:48,937 But you have to drop the Friedman quote. 286 00:19:49,022 --> 00:19:50,822 I need to hear it before I can make that deal. 287 00:19:51,108 --> 00:19:52,778 No, that's not gonna happen. 288 00:19:52,860 --> 00:19:55,280 I promise you, it's going to make the piece sing. 289 00:20:04,288 --> 00:20:05,728 [Robert] Fuck 'em. They're bluffing. 290 00:20:06,081 --> 00:20:09,501 Sorry, we're gonna run the piece as is. Thank you. 291 00:20:10,794 --> 00:20:12,214 What the hell? 292 00:20:16,508 --> 00:20:18,468 You need to do anything you can to stop this. 293 00:20:18,552 --> 00:20:20,782 Discredit people making the allegations, call our sources. 294 00:20:20,804 --> 00:20:22,764 Do what you have to do to get people to retract. 295 00:20:22,848 --> 00:20:26,228 Buy them off. But stop this from happening immediately, 296 00:20:26,310 --> 00:20:28,480 or you're gonna be looking for new jobs. 297 00:20:33,525 --> 00:20:34,815 [sighs] 298 00:20:38,238 --> 00:20:40,988 I'm really fucking sick of you and sick of your shtick. 299 00:20:41,408 --> 00:20:43,118 Oh, I know you think you're a genius. 300 00:20:43,535 --> 00:20:46,865 I have chewed through seven different versions of guys like you in my career. 301 00:20:46,955 --> 00:20:50,205 So stop acting like you're the second coming of the Lord. 302 00:20:51,710 --> 00:20:53,380 The truth is, nobody likes you. 303 00:20:54,213 --> 00:20:55,803 Well, maybe your mother does, 304 00:20:55,881 --> 00:20:59,011 but I guess she didn't pay enough attention to you, and... 305 00:21:00,302 --> 00:21:02,302 now we all have to suffer because of it. 306 00:21:10,938 --> 00:21:12,058 Ow. 307 00:21:13,315 --> 00:21:15,105 [vocalizing] 308 00:21:15,651 --> 00:21:17,991 - [knock at door] - [Jason] May I enter my lady's chamber? 309 00:21:18,070 --> 00:21:21,620 [laughs] So polite of you. Yes, please. Come in. 310 00:21:22,407 --> 00:21:24,277 I'm getting my game face on. 311 00:21:24,368 --> 00:21:25,948 Ooh, game face. 312 00:21:26,370 --> 00:21:29,000 There was me thinking this was a delightful charity fund-raiser. 313 00:21:29,081 --> 00:21:30,081 [Alex] No, it is. It is. 314 00:21:30,165 --> 00:21:33,665 Unfortunately, I have to do some old-fashioned stroking 315 00:21:33,752 --> 00:21:36,002 of Maggie Brener's oversized ego. 316 00:21:36,088 --> 00:21:37,458 Oh, to what end? 317 00:21:37,548 --> 00:21:40,298 Well, she interviewed Bradley today for New York Magazine. 318 00:21:40,384 --> 00:21:43,014 And I just, I just have to make sure I'm all over it. 319 00:21:43,095 --> 00:21:45,755 Mm, always something exciting to look forward to. 320 00:21:46,223 --> 00:21:49,023 You have armies to conquer. Look your best. 321 00:21:49,434 --> 00:21:51,404 You're supposed to say I already do. 322 00:21:51,478 --> 00:21:53,398 - You already do. - Thank you. 323 00:21:55,232 --> 00:21:56,652 [phone buzzes] 324 00:22:05,742 --> 00:22:08,002 [man] Bradley, it's your dad. 325 00:22:08,829 --> 00:22:14,329 I'm here in my car. And I thought I'd give you a call. 326 00:22:17,171 --> 00:22:18,631 Chip, that Ashley Brown interview. 327 00:22:18,714 --> 00:22:20,554 [scoffs] My God. 328 00:22:20,632 --> 00:22:22,382 I know. It's a real barn burner, huh? 329 00:22:22,467 --> 00:22:26,757 Yeah. Well, you guys promised transparency after Mitch, but... Jesus. 330 00:22:27,264 --> 00:22:29,104 [Chip] Look, let's just cut to it. 331 00:22:29,183 --> 00:22:32,393 The article you're dropping, with more Mitch accusers... 332 00:22:32,853 --> 00:22:34,273 You want to comment on the record? 333 00:22:35,939 --> 00:22:38,339 No, I want you to tell me what's about to fuck me up the ass. 334 00:22:39,401 --> 00:22:41,031 You weren't listening in on the call? 335 00:22:46,533 --> 00:22:47,583 Sorry. 336 00:22:48,744 --> 00:22:50,004 All right, fuck it. 337 00:22:50,746 --> 00:22:52,576 How exposed is the network? 338 00:22:52,664 --> 00:22:55,044 The show? I mean, how exposed am I, Robbie? 339 00:22:55,834 --> 00:22:57,884 You gotta give me something, please. 340 00:22:57,961 --> 00:22:59,841 I mean, how long have we been friends? 341 00:22:59,922 --> 00:23:02,442 We chased the same stories. We stayed in the same shitty motels. 342 00:23:02,466 --> 00:23:04,256 You've met most of my ex-wives. 343 00:23:04,343 --> 00:23:07,893 I've done shit for you. I helped you get this job. 344 00:23:09,014 --> 00:23:11,394 We know the culture wasn't perfect at the show, 345 00:23:11,475 --> 00:23:13,385 but we did not know everything. 346 00:23:13,810 --> 00:23:15,400 And we are cleaning it up. 347 00:23:16,772 --> 00:23:19,902 Gotta help me. It's quid pro quo. It's what we do. 348 00:23:22,945 --> 00:23:23,945 I'm sorry, Chip. 349 00:23:24,696 --> 00:23:27,446 Really? You're sorry? After what I gave you? 350 00:23:29,117 --> 00:23:31,537 I don't remember what you gave me. 351 00:23:32,204 --> 00:23:33,794 Wasn't that the deal? 352 00:23:36,083 --> 00:23:39,923 I'm not asking you to compromise the piece. 353 00:23:40,003 --> 00:23:42,133 Just don't shoot me in the fucking face. 354 00:23:43,465 --> 00:23:44,675 You owe me that. 355 00:23:47,845 --> 00:23:49,595 That might compromise the piece. 356 00:23:54,643 --> 00:23:56,733 I know where your skeletons are buried, my friend. 357 00:23:56,812 --> 00:23:58,402 [slams money on table] 358 00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:00,020 I'd think about what you're doing. 359 00:24:05,028 --> 00:24:07,108 [piano plays] 360 00:24:10,075 --> 00:24:11,075 [chatter] 361 00:24:13,161 --> 00:24:16,501 - Welcome. May I take your coat? - [man sings in distance] 362 00:24:16,582 --> 00:24:18,132 Permission granted. 363 00:24:20,169 --> 00:24:21,709 - Here you go. - Thank you. 364 00:24:21,795 --> 00:24:23,545 - You're welcome. Enjoy. - Mm. 365 00:24:25,340 --> 00:24:28,090 [singing] 366 00:24:58,540 --> 00:25:01,670 This gives you the warning. Cory just walked in. 367 00:25:05,297 --> 00:25:08,677 - Oh. Okay. Game face. - The smile. 368 00:25:15,641 --> 00:25:17,941 Hello, Cory. So glad that you could come. 369 00:25:18,018 --> 00:25:20,438 Oh, Alex, if only you meant that. 370 00:25:20,521 --> 00:25:22,981 I know you only invited me for political reasons. 371 00:25:23,398 --> 00:25:25,068 Oh. Well, true. 372 00:25:25,526 --> 00:25:27,396 But let's just pretend maybe I didn't. 373 00:25:27,819 --> 00:25:29,029 It might be more fun. 374 00:25:34,243 --> 00:25:36,793 Oh, and you can sing a show tune for a donation. 375 00:25:36,870 --> 00:25:38,210 [laughs] 376 00:25:38,288 --> 00:25:39,998 What about "The Waltz of Treachery"? 377 00:25:40,624 --> 00:25:41,714 Les Mis? 378 00:25:42,793 --> 00:25:46,423 Very inside baseball, that selection. I'm impressed. 379 00:25:46,505 --> 00:25:47,915 Likewise. 380 00:25:48,382 --> 00:25:51,262 I guess we do have something in common after all. 381 00:25:51,343 --> 00:25:52,683 Who knew? 382 00:25:58,809 --> 00:26:00,019 [applause] 383 00:26:02,855 --> 00:26:03,855 Manhattan? 384 00:26:06,233 --> 00:26:07,363 When in Rome. 385 00:26:08,694 --> 00:26:10,244 [Alex] So good to see you. 386 00:26:10,320 --> 00:26:13,160 - Hi, Geneva. - Hi. Muah. 387 00:26:13,240 --> 00:26:14,410 You're here. Muah. 388 00:26:14,491 --> 00:26:17,491 - Thanks for coming. - Thank you so much for doing this, Alex. 389 00:26:17,578 --> 00:26:19,098 Yes, thank you. Place looks beautiful. 390 00:26:19,162 --> 00:26:20,622 Thank you. Thank you. 391 00:26:20,706 --> 00:26:22,706 - How is everything? - Okay. 392 00:26:22,791 --> 00:26:25,461 - Yeah? - Okay, well, actually, not okay. 393 00:26:25,544 --> 00:26:29,174 Have you heard about these wildfires outside of Los Angeles, California? 394 00:26:29,256 --> 00:26:30,586 Oh, I know. They're horrible. 395 00:26:30,674 --> 00:26:33,934 Well, apparently, they're just a few miles from our Malibu home. 396 00:26:34,011 --> 00:26:35,971 - No. I'm so sorry. - We'll be fine. 397 00:26:36,054 --> 00:26:38,644 We have a hysterical neighbor who loves the drama. 398 00:26:38,724 --> 00:26:41,194 But I really hope you're right, Fred. 399 00:26:41,935 --> 00:26:45,935 I hope you get to relax. That's what tonight is all about. Okay? 400 00:26:46,607 --> 00:26:48,977 Bid on something, Fred. Don't be cheap. 401 00:26:50,527 --> 00:26:52,237 Why does everyone think I'm so cheap? 402 00:26:52,863 --> 00:26:54,283 Because you are, dear. 403 00:27:00,495 --> 00:27:02,365 - Thank you. - Do you come here often? 404 00:27:03,415 --> 00:27:06,375 [chuckles] Yeah. You actually look kinda familiar to me. 405 00:27:06,460 --> 00:27:07,460 Buy you a drink? 406 00:27:07,794 --> 00:27:10,714 Oh, I'd love to. But I'm too busy controlling the universe. 407 00:27:10,797 --> 00:27:12,417 Mm, of course you are. 408 00:27:13,509 --> 00:27:15,259 Have you seen Maggie yet? 409 00:27:16,303 --> 00:27:18,393 God. She better fucking show. 410 00:27:18,472 --> 00:27:21,062 Yeah. How's the old game face holding up? 411 00:27:21,141 --> 00:27:24,811 My game face is fantastic. I'm doing great. 412 00:27:24,895 --> 00:27:27,415 You know that I always know how to pull it together when I have to. 413 00:27:27,439 --> 00:27:28,439 Yes, I do. 414 00:27:28,524 --> 00:27:30,614 Yes. But you know what's driving me crazy? 415 00:27:30,692 --> 00:27:33,402 Everybody. All they wanna do is talk about Bradley Jackson. 416 00:27:34,154 --> 00:27:37,534 "This Bradley, she's amazing." "Oh, my God. What a find." 417 00:27:37,991 --> 00:27:40,201 "Bradley, she's just like a revelation." 418 00:27:40,285 --> 00:27:41,995 - Mm-hmm. - "What a firecracker." 419 00:27:42,079 --> 00:27:43,499 It's fucking bullshit. 420 00:27:44,748 --> 00:27:46,788 I swear to God. I'm the one who found her. 421 00:27:46,875 --> 00:27:49,375 - And no one seems to remember that. - Oh, I remember it. 422 00:27:49,878 --> 00:27:52,258 - Mm. - Anyhow, speech time. 423 00:27:52,339 --> 00:27:54,259 So, deep breath. 424 00:27:54,341 --> 00:27:58,011 Look both ways. Wear a helmet and just be careful. 425 00:27:58,554 --> 00:28:00,894 Oh, come on. Don't worry. I'm almost always careful. 426 00:28:00,973 --> 00:28:02,183 "Almost." 427 00:28:02,266 --> 00:28:03,556 Okay. 428 00:28:07,437 --> 00:28:08,767 Excuse me. [clears throat] 429 00:28:08,856 --> 00:28:10,286 - Hello, everyone. - [glass clinking] 430 00:28:10,315 --> 00:28:13,025 - Don't worry, I'm not gonna sing. - [laughter] 431 00:28:13,652 --> 00:28:17,572 I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for coming out tonight. 432 00:28:17,656 --> 00:28:20,656 And a very special thanks to Geneva Micklen 433 00:28:20,742 --> 00:28:23,622 who introduced me to this wonderful foundation 434 00:28:23,704 --> 00:28:26,834 - and the reason we are all here tonight. - [applause] 435 00:28:27,666 --> 00:28:28,956 Thank you. 436 00:28:29,042 --> 00:28:31,132 The New York Theatre Development Fund 437 00:28:31,211 --> 00:28:34,631 seeks to bring the power of theater to everyone. 438 00:28:34,715 --> 00:28:37,925 They provide scholarships for underprivileged drama students 439 00:28:38,010 --> 00:28:39,680 and future theater performers. 440 00:28:39,761 --> 00:28:42,681 So, please check out the auction room. 441 00:28:42,764 --> 00:28:44,854 There are some fantastic pieces in there. 442 00:28:44,933 --> 00:28:47,983 Um, oh, and Christian will be here all night. 443 00:28:48,061 --> 00:28:52,401 So, for a $1,000 donation, you can sing one of your favorite show tunes. 444 00:28:52,482 --> 00:28:55,692 Like Cheyenne Jackson did so beautifully just before. 445 00:28:56,570 --> 00:28:59,360 Yes, and there will be desserts passed around, drinks. 446 00:28:59,448 --> 00:29:01,868 And just please enjoy yourselves and... 447 00:29:02,743 --> 00:29:05,293 - long live Broadway. - [laughter, applause] 448 00:29:05,370 --> 00:29:07,870 - Thank you. Enjoy. - [plays piano] 449 00:29:07,956 --> 00:29:10,166 - You did so well. Thank you so much. - Thank you. 450 00:29:18,133 --> 00:29:20,393 - [chatter] - [rock music plays] 451 00:29:30,812 --> 00:29:32,862 - Hey. - Hey, what can I get ya? 452 00:29:33,857 --> 00:29:37,277 What do you have for a social obligation I'm not emotionally equipped to be at? 453 00:29:37,736 --> 00:29:40,566 Ah, Jameson. It got us through the social obligation 454 00:29:40,656 --> 00:29:42,336 of lying to the British for quite a while. 455 00:29:42,741 --> 00:29:45,331 Perfect. I'll have that on the rocks. 456 00:29:45,410 --> 00:29:46,830 Actually, make it a double. 457 00:29:46,912 --> 00:29:50,082 A double? I'll run a tab for ya. 458 00:29:51,083 --> 00:29:52,333 Great. My name's Bradley. 459 00:29:52,751 --> 00:29:53,791 I'll remember ya. 460 00:29:54,294 --> 00:29:56,094 All right. Wish me luck. 461 00:29:56,171 --> 00:29:57,211 Good luck. 462 00:30:00,634 --> 00:30:02,304 [man] That's Bradley Jackson. 463 00:30:02,386 --> 00:30:04,756 [Mia] Bradley's here. How did that happen? 464 00:30:04,847 --> 00:30:06,387 Oh, yeah, Claire and I invited her. 465 00:30:06,473 --> 00:30:09,143 She actually showed up? Interesting. 466 00:30:09,226 --> 00:30:11,496 - Oh, my God. I love that hair. - Who wants another round? 467 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:14,900 You like it? The network made me look like a tool. So, I changed it. 468 00:30:14,982 --> 00:30:17,072 Anyway, thank you for having me. 469 00:30:17,150 --> 00:30:18,150 Happy birthday, Claire. 470 00:30:18,235 --> 00:30:19,695 - This is for you. - Oh, thank you. 471 00:30:19,778 --> 00:30:21,778 - To Claire. To Claire. - Oh, thank you. 472 00:30:21,864 --> 00:30:23,954 - To Claire. - Thank you very much. 473 00:30:24,032 --> 00:30:25,952 - Cheers. - We were just about to play 474 00:30:26,034 --> 00:30:29,874 "Take a shot for every time you hit on someone at a workplace in the old days." 475 00:30:31,164 --> 00:30:32,854 - In the old days. - [waiter] Anybody need anything? 476 00:30:32,875 --> 00:30:35,585 - Tequila. - [Bradley] Tequila. 477 00:30:35,669 --> 00:30:37,959 Yes, tequila. And then we're gonna put it on my card, 478 00:30:38,046 --> 00:30:39,836 and I'm gonna keep it open all night. 479 00:30:39,923 --> 00:30:40,923 My name is Bradley. 480 00:30:41,008 --> 00:30:44,088 - Mm. Ms. Jackson. - Ms. Jackson if you're nasty. 481 00:30:44,178 --> 00:30:45,598 [laughter] 482 00:30:45,679 --> 00:30:47,849 [Bradley] Oh, my God. 483 00:30:47,931 --> 00:30:49,851 You nasty, Layla. I see you. 484 00:30:50,934 --> 00:30:53,734 How does he know who I am? This is so weird. 485 00:30:53,812 --> 00:30:56,022 - Oh, get used to it. - That's what this is for. 486 00:30:56,106 --> 00:30:58,206 Takes the edge off the things you don't like thinking about. 487 00:30:58,233 --> 00:31:00,823 Cheers to that, my friend. To denial. 488 00:31:00,903 --> 00:31:02,573 [all] Denial! 489 00:31:02,654 --> 00:31:07,664 [Alison sings] ♪ Yes, I ♪ 490 00:31:17,294 --> 00:31:18,594 ♪ Can ♪ 491 00:31:18,670 --> 00:31:23,840 ♪ Yes, she can ♪ 492 00:31:26,386 --> 00:31:29,136 You're too good. That was so silly. 493 00:31:31,975 --> 00:31:33,305 Tequila on the rocks, please. 494 00:31:34,603 --> 00:31:37,563 Daniel, you're too talented. 495 00:31:38,357 --> 00:31:41,397 Well, I'm no Neil Diamond, but I do okay. 496 00:31:41,818 --> 00:31:44,568 No, the singing was great, but what I meant was you're too talented 497 00:31:44,655 --> 00:31:48,025 to be waiting around for some white folks to play chess to decide your future. 498 00:31:48,659 --> 00:31:50,789 It is good to see you, Audra. 499 00:31:51,495 --> 00:31:52,925 So, where's the rest of the YDA team? 500 00:31:52,955 --> 00:31:56,665 Well, Jimmy's grandmother's home is in the path of the California wildfires. 501 00:31:56,750 --> 00:31:58,810 So, he went out to make sure that everything was okay. 502 00:31:58,836 --> 00:32:00,376 Oh, my God. That's terrible. 503 00:32:00,462 --> 00:32:01,622 Yeah, we'll see what happens. 504 00:32:01,672 --> 00:32:02,882 What I was getting at was 505 00:32:02,965 --> 00:32:05,255 there is something that I would like to discuss with you. 506 00:32:05,342 --> 00:32:06,342 Okay. 507 00:32:07,135 --> 00:32:11,675 Preferably not in an environment that is teeming with TMS overlords. 508 00:32:11,765 --> 00:32:14,975 Look, TMS has been my home for a long time, 509 00:32:15,060 --> 00:32:18,360 and I don't think my work here is done just yet. 510 00:32:18,814 --> 00:32:20,324 Do you feel appreciated? 511 00:32:20,858 --> 00:32:22,068 I feel motivated. 512 00:32:22,943 --> 00:32:25,993 Okay, keep telling yourself that. Come talk to me. 513 00:32:31,493 --> 00:32:35,623 Hey. Why don't you be a good gay and come listen to show tunes with me, huh? 514 00:32:36,164 --> 00:32:38,044 - Sure. - Okay, come on. 515 00:32:38,792 --> 00:32:39,942 - [Yanko] Painful, right? - [Alex] Brutally painful. 516 00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:41,400 [Yanko] Oh, no. There's nothing much left now. 517 00:32:41,420 --> 00:32:42,980 - All right. So, are you gonna sing? - [Yanko chuckles] 518 00:32:43,005 --> 00:32:45,085 - Please, make him sing. - Oh, please. Come on. 519 00:32:45,174 --> 00:32:48,014 I'm thinking "Modern Major General" 'cause I can talk-sing it, 520 00:32:48,093 --> 00:32:49,533 and I learned it in boarding school. 521 00:32:49,553 --> 00:32:53,393 So, it's either that, or any musical that Rex Harrison ever sang in. We'll see. 522 00:32:53,473 --> 00:32:54,643 Gilbert and Sullivan. 523 00:32:54,725 --> 00:32:57,515 What a crowd-pleaser. I can't wait for that. 524 00:32:57,603 --> 00:32:59,353 - It'll be good, Yanko. - Okay. Sure. 525 00:32:59,438 --> 00:33:01,768 Oh, Maggie. Okay, have fun. 526 00:33:02,274 --> 00:33:04,994 - Hi, Maggie. - Hi, Alex. 527 00:33:05,819 --> 00:33:07,609 - How are you? - Beautiful party. 528 00:33:07,696 --> 00:33:10,236 - And beautiful men. - I know. Always. 529 00:33:10,324 --> 00:33:13,624 - [both laugh] - You are such a champ for being here. 530 00:33:13,702 --> 00:33:17,082 I know that you already had a full day with my new partner in crime. 531 00:33:17,164 --> 00:33:18,504 She's quite something, huh? 532 00:33:18,916 --> 00:33:20,376 Bradley, yeah. 533 00:33:20,459 --> 00:33:24,049 - Yeah, she's an interesting find. - Yes, I know. I know. 534 00:33:25,464 --> 00:33:27,764 - Is she here? - Mm-mm. 535 00:33:27,841 --> 00:33:29,131 - Okay. - Nope, she's not here. 536 00:33:29,218 --> 00:33:31,758 No, she actually is taking a night for herself. 537 00:33:31,845 --> 00:33:34,675 - Which she has earned. - Oh, well, good for her. 538 00:33:34,765 --> 00:33:37,845 It must've been quite the week being shot outta the TMS cannon. 539 00:33:37,935 --> 00:33:39,095 It was a tough week for her. 540 00:33:39,561 --> 00:33:44,401 And, I mean, she's extremely talented, but she got quite shell-shocked 541 00:33:44,483 --> 00:33:46,403 when I told her that she had to go on air Monday. 542 00:33:46,485 --> 00:33:47,945 Who wouldn't be? So... 543 00:33:49,780 --> 00:33:51,450 You made the Monday call? 544 00:33:51,949 --> 00:33:53,779 Yeah, I know what the show needs. 545 00:33:53,867 --> 00:33:56,247 You know, a fast, fresh start. 546 00:33:56,328 --> 00:34:00,118 Feminist slant. And it couldn't happen faster in my opinion. 547 00:34:00,791 --> 00:34:03,211 And Bradley came through like a superstar. 548 00:34:03,293 --> 00:34:07,713 I mean, for someone who has zero anchor experience, she did great. 549 00:34:07,798 --> 00:34:12,138 [laughs] Well, clearly guided by the steady hand of someone 550 00:34:12,219 --> 00:34:14,499 who has been through the wringers of the industry herself. 551 00:34:14,554 --> 00:34:18,314 Well, yes. I mean, you know this, Maggie. 552 00:34:18,391 --> 00:34:21,401 It's never straightforward when women try to take control 553 00:34:21,478 --> 00:34:24,518 of a male-dominated empire, you know? 554 00:34:24,606 --> 00:34:26,776 But we made history with that interview. 555 00:34:28,150 --> 00:34:31,030 You're already a royal we? That's cute. 556 00:34:31,112 --> 00:34:32,112 Thank you. 557 00:34:32,864 --> 00:34:36,874 I mean, come on, you really think that I wouldn't take a firm hand 558 00:34:36,952 --> 00:34:39,662 in an interview that had stakes that high? 559 00:34:40,414 --> 00:34:43,384 I mean, I worked with Bradley all week, I guided her, 560 00:34:44,126 --> 00:34:46,916 trying to get to the truth of Ashley's experience. 561 00:34:47,629 --> 00:34:52,469 And it was intense. And it was tough. But we, I... We got there. 562 00:34:54,011 --> 00:34:56,261 Is this supposed to be on the record? 563 00:34:59,725 --> 00:35:00,725 No. 564 00:35:00,809 --> 00:35:01,809 [chuckles] 565 00:35:01,894 --> 00:35:04,194 I just thought that you would be interested 566 00:35:04,271 --> 00:35:07,521 in the changes that were happening over at TMS. 567 00:35:09,776 --> 00:35:14,236 I mean, I myself felt certain constraints sitting next to Mitch. 568 00:35:15,282 --> 00:35:18,452 And now, I finally have an opportunity to make things better over there 569 00:35:18,535 --> 00:35:20,535 for women, and for myself. 570 00:35:23,415 --> 00:35:25,915 - What? - Alex, we've known each other too long. 571 00:35:27,044 --> 00:35:28,964 I have tremendous respect for you, but... 572 00:35:29,922 --> 00:35:33,932 I am not going to write some feminist puff piece 573 00:35:34,009 --> 00:35:35,299 about a woman... 574 00:35:36,845 --> 00:35:40,515 who turned a blind eye to the sexual misconduct of her cohost. 575 00:35:44,353 --> 00:35:45,653 Excuse me? 576 00:35:45,729 --> 00:35:48,519 Bradley's profile is gonna be great. 577 00:35:51,276 --> 00:35:53,946 I don't blame you for being worried about getting lost, 578 00:35:54,029 --> 00:35:58,029 the fear that someone sitting next to you is your replacement. 579 00:35:59,993 --> 00:36:02,043 I know this is really hard for you. 580 00:36:04,414 --> 00:36:06,124 Would you like to comment on that? 581 00:36:10,295 --> 00:36:12,045 Off the record, Maggie. 582 00:36:13,006 --> 00:36:15,006 I'm not afraid about getting lost. 583 00:36:16,969 --> 00:36:18,099 Anywhere. 584 00:36:18,887 --> 00:36:20,007 Ever. 585 00:36:21,890 --> 00:36:23,310 Enjoy the party. 586 00:36:30,899 --> 00:36:33,169 I still haven't heard anything about the Times pulling back. 587 00:36:33,193 --> 00:36:34,903 Fuckers. Have you? 588 00:36:34,987 --> 00:36:37,487 No, not a word. Fuckers. 589 00:36:38,323 --> 00:36:40,623 Hey, you just missed the press photographer, Chip. 590 00:36:40,701 --> 00:36:41,701 Shall I call her back? 591 00:36:41,785 --> 00:36:45,955 We can all be in the Gala section of W looking like the rich assholes we are. 592 00:36:47,374 --> 00:36:50,544 I think I'm more comfortable being an off-camera asshole. Thank you. 593 00:36:50,961 --> 00:36:52,301 - Ohh. - You're here pretty late. 594 00:36:52,921 --> 00:36:55,471 I'm here pretty drunk. [laughs] 595 00:36:55,549 --> 00:36:59,049 Drinking seemed more pressing tonight for some reason. 596 00:37:01,180 --> 00:37:02,310 I'm gonna go find Geneva. 597 00:37:03,682 --> 00:37:07,942 You know, just... I didn't really appreciate being left off the Times call. 598 00:37:10,147 --> 00:37:11,567 You weren't needed. 599 00:37:12,441 --> 00:37:13,691 I know what you're doing. 600 00:37:13,775 --> 00:37:15,525 You're waiting for that article to come out, 601 00:37:15,611 --> 00:37:17,961 and then if it's bad for you, I don't have a job in the morning. 602 00:37:17,988 --> 00:37:19,358 Am I right? 603 00:37:24,870 --> 00:37:26,330 I guess I'm right. Hm. 604 00:37:27,956 --> 00:37:29,916 Sorry, Charlie "Chip" Black. 605 00:37:31,210 --> 00:37:32,250 Are you really? 606 00:37:32,336 --> 00:37:34,456 - I think I actually am. - Mm. 607 00:37:34,963 --> 00:37:38,723 Okay. Well, just so you know, you're not immune here. 608 00:37:39,426 --> 00:37:43,096 You're just as fucking expendable as I am. [clinks glass] 609 00:37:55,400 --> 00:37:56,490 [Alex groans] 610 00:38:00,239 --> 00:38:01,449 Hey, you good? 611 00:38:02,241 --> 00:38:04,991 Please. What, are you in the 12-step program? 612 00:38:05,077 --> 00:38:10,287 - Wanna make amends to me? Cory. - No, Alex, now hold on just a minute. 613 00:38:10,374 --> 00:38:15,214 Come on. Let 'em get a picture of us talking, you know? 614 00:38:15,671 --> 00:38:16,671 Oh! 615 00:38:16,755 --> 00:38:19,585 - Smiling... - [laughs] 616 00:38:20,926 --> 00:38:23,596 Yeah, are you good? 617 00:38:24,721 --> 00:38:27,891 I can't remember the last time that we actually talked. 618 00:38:28,976 --> 00:38:30,846 What do you... What do you want, Cory? 619 00:38:30,936 --> 00:38:34,226 It was right before you announced Bradley as your cohost. 620 00:38:34,314 --> 00:38:38,784 - And I was pretty awful to you. - You were a dick. 621 00:38:38,861 --> 00:38:42,361 Don't worry, I'm not gonna bite. I just wanted you to hear it from me. 622 00:38:44,032 --> 00:38:46,202 - Okay, and what is that? - You were right. 623 00:38:48,287 --> 00:38:49,997 Yup, I said it. 624 00:38:51,832 --> 00:38:55,632 You did a good thing. That Bradley stunt was brilliant. 625 00:38:56,128 --> 00:38:59,968 And I want us to find a way to work together. 626 00:39:02,259 --> 00:39:05,509 I think you're kind of a crazy genius, 627 00:39:05,596 --> 00:39:09,886 and I like working with crazy geniuses. 628 00:39:12,811 --> 00:39:15,651 Mm-hmm. [inhales] 629 00:39:16,982 --> 00:39:18,692 Go fuck yourself, Cory. 630 00:39:19,109 --> 00:39:21,649 Save your energy for your next kill. I'm not biting. 631 00:39:22,279 --> 00:39:24,409 - You don't believe me. - No. 632 00:39:24,489 --> 00:39:27,199 Oh, Alex. 633 00:39:28,577 --> 00:39:30,327 I'm gonna try a little harder. 634 00:39:35,417 --> 00:39:36,417 Whoa. 635 00:39:38,128 --> 00:39:42,218 Everybody, can I get your attention for a second, please? Um... 636 00:39:43,342 --> 00:39:49,262 I just want to take a second to acknowledge our hostess tonight. 637 00:39:49,348 --> 00:39:53,598 Alex, what would we do without you? To Alex, everyone. 638 00:39:54,770 --> 00:39:58,360 Wow. Thank you. That's so nice. Thank you. 639 00:39:58,440 --> 00:40:03,240 - [laughs] - I dedicate this song to you, Alex Levy. 640 00:40:03,320 --> 00:40:06,160 You make my job so fun. You're gonna like this one. 641 00:40:06,573 --> 00:40:07,743 What are you doing? 642 00:40:09,159 --> 00:40:12,159 ♪ Nothing's gonna harm you ♪ 643 00:40:12,663 --> 00:40:15,753 - ♪ Not while I'm around ♪ - Oh, good God. 644 00:40:18,168 --> 00:40:21,668 ♪ Nothing's gonna harm you No, sir ♪ 645 00:40:21,755 --> 00:40:24,465 ♪ Not while I'm around ♪ 646 00:40:25,968 --> 00:40:30,138 ♪ Demons are prowling everywhere ♪ 647 00:40:30,222 --> 00:40:33,982 ♪ Nowadays ♪ 648 00:40:35,018 --> 00:40:39,018 ♪ I'll send them howling I don't care ♪ 649 00:40:39,606 --> 00:40:42,356 - ♪ I've got ways ♪ - Yes, you do. 650 00:40:44,069 --> 00:40:47,359 - You know this is a duet, Alex Levy. - God, no. No way. 651 00:40:47,447 --> 00:40:50,327 Come on. You're the musical theater nerd! You gotta get in there! Go, go! 652 00:40:50,409 --> 00:40:55,539 ♪ No one's gonna hurt you No one's gonna dare ♪ 653 00:40:58,417 --> 00:41:03,667 ♪ Others can desert you Not to worry, whistle, I'll be there ♪ 654 00:41:03,755 --> 00:41:05,715 She knows the words, everyone! 655 00:41:06,425 --> 00:41:10,345 ♪ Demons will charm you with a smile ♪ 656 00:41:10,429 --> 00:41:12,719 ♪ For a while ♪ 657 00:41:12,806 --> 00:41:17,096 ♪ But in time ♪ 658 00:41:18,562 --> 00:41:22,522 ♪ Nothing can harm you ♪ 659 00:41:23,233 --> 00:41:30,243 ♪ Not while I'm around ♪ 660 00:41:33,785 --> 00:41:36,905 ♪ Being close and being clever ♪ 661 00:41:36,997 --> 00:41:39,577 ♪ Ain't like being true ♪ 662 00:41:40,417 --> 00:41:43,797 ♪ I don't need to I would never ♪ 663 00:41:43,879 --> 00:41:49,969 ♪ Hide a thing from you, like some ♪ 664 00:41:54,890 --> 00:41:57,230 What the fuck is going on right now? 665 00:41:57,309 --> 00:42:00,809 I don't know, but it's weird and fascinating, and I'm super into it. 666 00:42:00,896 --> 00:42:03,816 ♪ No one's gonna dare ♪ 667 00:42:05,692 --> 00:42:07,612 ♪ Others can desert you ♪ 668 00:42:07,694 --> 00:42:11,534 ♪ Not to worry Whistle, I'll be there ♪ 669 00:42:13,492 --> 00:42:17,502 ♪ Demons will charm you with a smile ♪ 670 00:42:17,579 --> 00:42:19,539 ♪ For a while ♪ 671 00:42:19,623 --> 00:42:24,043 ♪ But in time ♪ 672 00:42:25,754 --> 00:42:30,014 ♪ Nothing can harm you ♪ 673 00:42:30,843 --> 00:42:32,723 ♪ Not while ♪ 674 00:42:32,803 --> 00:42:39,773 ♪ I'm around ♪ 675 00:42:49,194 --> 00:42:50,824 [cheers, applause] 676 00:43:01,915 --> 00:43:03,165 Bravo, Alex! 677 00:43:09,131 --> 00:43:10,631 [phone buzzes] 678 00:43:16,096 --> 00:43:17,096 Yeah? 679 00:43:19,808 --> 00:43:22,388 Yes, I absolutely am ready to give you that quote. 680 00:43:22,477 --> 00:43:24,147 And you'll lose the Friedman quote? 681 00:43:24,563 --> 00:43:28,113 What changed? Fine, fine, don't tell me. 682 00:43:29,151 --> 00:43:31,151 Perfect. You ready? 683 00:43:33,572 --> 00:43:36,242 Alex. Alex, what is going on? 684 00:43:36,325 --> 00:43:38,155 I have to get out of here. 685 00:43:38,243 --> 00:43:40,663 This is your party. What am I supposed to tell people? 686 00:43:40,746 --> 00:43:43,286 Tell them to wrap it up. Tell them to stop fucking singing. 687 00:43:43,373 --> 00:43:46,173 - Wait. Did something happen? - Something happens every five minutes. 688 00:43:46,251 --> 00:43:48,811 I need some air. I cannot be in the same room with all those people right now. 689 00:43:48,837 --> 00:43:50,937 I'm at a loss here. How is being out on the street better... 690 00:43:50,964 --> 00:43:53,554 - What the fuck is going on, Alex? - I'm going to see Mitch! 691 00:43:54,176 --> 00:43:55,176 All right? 692 00:43:55,969 --> 00:43:57,509 I need to talk to him. 693 00:43:57,596 --> 00:43:59,096 He's in the city. 694 00:43:59,181 --> 00:44:02,311 We have a lot going on right now. And I just want to fucking talk to him. 695 00:44:02,392 --> 00:44:04,312 I want to see my friend. Is that a fucking crime? 696 00:44:04,353 --> 00:44:06,443 No, no, not a crime. 697 00:44:07,648 --> 00:44:11,438 Then, please, don't turn this into something that it's not. 698 00:44:12,236 --> 00:44:13,356 I won't. 699 00:44:13,904 --> 00:44:17,744 Go on, off you go. I will lie for you, and take care of your party. 700 00:44:18,659 --> 00:44:19,829 Thank you. 701 00:44:27,751 --> 00:44:28,791 [laughter] 702 00:44:28,877 --> 00:44:33,417 So, now no one can ever have a fling with someone sexy they work with? 703 00:44:33,507 --> 00:44:37,927 It isn't that hard to hook up with people who you don't have to see every day. 704 00:44:38,011 --> 00:44:40,351 With what free time exactly? 705 00:44:40,430 --> 00:44:42,980 Celibacy has its perks. 706 00:44:43,058 --> 00:44:44,178 Like? 707 00:44:44,852 --> 00:44:47,562 - I do not know. - [laughter] 708 00:44:47,646 --> 00:44:49,936 Oh, please. What does any of it matter? 709 00:44:50,023 --> 00:44:52,993 Men put their dicks in a bunch of places they don't belong. 710 00:44:53,068 --> 00:44:55,948 But who amongst us could say we wouldn't be doing the same 711 00:44:56,029 --> 00:44:57,989 if we were differently equipped? 712 00:44:58,073 --> 00:45:00,783 - [laughs] Hannah. - It's what being a man is all about, 713 00:45:00,868 --> 00:45:03,118 and that is never really gonna change, 714 00:45:03,203 --> 00:45:06,793 no matter what lies we tell ourselves, no matter what stories we do about it. 715 00:45:06,874 --> 00:45:09,174 So... mazel tov! 716 00:45:10,377 --> 00:45:11,997 [Mia] You're a nihilistic drunk, Hannah. 717 00:45:12,671 --> 00:45:14,631 - Fucking right, babe. - And I love it! 718 00:45:14,715 --> 00:45:15,715 [laughter] 719 00:45:15,799 --> 00:45:18,949 It would help if the security guard could keep Mitch out of the fucking building. 720 00:45:18,969 --> 00:45:19,799 [all groan] 721 00:45:19,887 --> 00:45:23,557 It was so sad. His face. And he remembered about my dog. 722 00:45:23,640 --> 00:45:26,600 No. What was fucking sad was all the people who tried to pretend 723 00:45:26,685 --> 00:45:29,555 like they didn't know or participate in what Mitch was doing. 724 00:45:29,646 --> 00:45:31,356 So, it wasn't just Mitch. 725 00:45:31,440 --> 00:45:33,230 Mitch was the only one that was going... 726 00:45:33,317 --> 00:45:35,857 Hold on. Who wants to know? 727 00:45:36,486 --> 00:45:37,486 I'm sorry? 728 00:45:40,199 --> 00:45:44,039 What Rena means is, does Bradley Jackson the truth teller want to know, 729 00:45:44,119 --> 00:45:48,169 or Bradley Jackson the human being out for a night of revelry with her coworkers? 730 00:45:49,333 --> 00:45:50,633 Really? 731 00:45:51,502 --> 00:45:53,002 Y'all, I've worked in enough places. 732 00:45:53,086 --> 00:45:55,836 I would be shocked if it was just Mitch. Shocked. 733 00:45:55,923 --> 00:46:00,473 But not everyone here does live interviews trying to get to the truth. 734 00:46:00,552 --> 00:46:02,972 Are you saying I shouldn't have asked her to be honest? 735 00:46:03,055 --> 00:46:07,015 I think some of us just love our jobs, imperfect though they may be. 736 00:46:08,477 --> 00:46:12,307 Okay, listen. I'm not trying to double or triple fuck any of y'all. 737 00:46:12,397 --> 00:46:15,397 I am just a witness to history here, just like the rest of you. 738 00:46:15,484 --> 00:46:18,614 Vive la révolution! Off with his balls. 739 00:46:19,571 --> 00:46:22,991 No offense, Claire, but give it ten years, see if you feel the same way. 740 00:46:23,075 --> 00:46:26,365 You know, maybe you have too much perspective 741 00:46:26,453 --> 00:46:30,003 and too many years of being trained to enable this behavior in men. 742 00:46:30,082 --> 00:46:32,332 - Jesus, Claire. - What the fuck does that mean? 743 00:46:32,417 --> 00:46:34,797 No, I'm not blaming you, but I certainly hope 744 00:46:34,878 --> 00:46:37,458 I'd still wanna cut off Mitch's balls in ten years. 745 00:46:37,548 --> 00:46:39,048 He'll still be a fucking creep. 746 00:46:42,135 --> 00:46:44,425 First of all, how old are you? What, 24? 747 00:46:44,513 --> 00:46:47,433 Actually, why don't you try giving it 20 years. 748 00:46:47,516 --> 00:46:50,476 And with all due respect, you've been in your job... 18 months? 749 00:46:50,561 --> 00:46:53,611 What the fuck do you know about this show, what it's been, what I have seen? 750 00:46:53,689 --> 00:46:56,859 What I have gone through since I've been on this show. 751 00:46:57,276 --> 00:47:01,236 Okay, with all due respect, you don't have to have worked here for 20 years 752 00:47:01,321 --> 00:47:03,071 to know that what Mitch did was fucked up. 753 00:47:03,156 --> 00:47:04,446 Okay, let's just... 754 00:47:04,533 --> 00:47:06,243 Obviously, no one is disputing that, 755 00:47:06,326 --> 00:47:09,906 but it's not as black-and-white as you are stating it. 756 00:47:10,247 --> 00:47:13,537 Right? 'Cause this shit is complicated. People are complicated. 757 00:47:13,625 --> 00:47:14,915 Mitch was complicated. 758 00:47:17,421 --> 00:47:19,211 And he was a part of this show. 759 00:47:19,298 --> 00:47:20,628 And I care deeply... 760 00:47:24,052 --> 00:47:25,352 for this show. 761 00:47:33,604 --> 00:47:35,524 Okay. Mia, I'm really... 762 00:47:35,606 --> 00:47:37,936 I'm really drunk. I'm sorry. We're all drunk and... 763 00:47:38,025 --> 00:47:40,935 No, no, no, I'm sorry. I apologize to all of you, right? 764 00:47:41,028 --> 00:47:44,488 This is hard for me. I feel bad for... 765 00:47:47,618 --> 00:47:50,948 I feel bad 'cause, you know, that Times article is gonna be... 766 00:47:52,748 --> 00:47:54,418 gonna be hard to come back from. 767 00:47:58,295 --> 00:48:00,125 For us or for Mitch? 768 00:48:07,638 --> 00:48:11,768 You know what? I'm gonna call myself a Lyft 'cause I need a lift. [chuckles] 769 00:48:11,850 --> 00:48:13,190 I'm sorry, Mia. 770 00:48:13,268 --> 00:48:15,348 No, no, it's fine. It's fine. 771 00:48:16,813 --> 00:48:17,903 Forgive me. 772 00:48:19,149 --> 00:48:20,939 Sorry, sorry. [laughs] 773 00:48:21,026 --> 00:48:23,566 Happy birthday. Happy birthday. 774 00:48:24,196 --> 00:48:25,196 Thank you. 775 00:48:28,909 --> 00:48:30,989 - Bye, Mia. - Yes. See you tomorrow. 776 00:48:31,078 --> 00:48:33,328 - Okay. Bye, Mia. - Okay. Bye. Bye. 777 00:48:36,959 --> 00:48:39,839 I'm really sorry I said to cut off his balls. 778 00:48:43,674 --> 00:48:46,684 ["Dirty Work" playing on radio] 779 00:49:00,399 --> 00:49:02,939 I'm glad you called. This conversation is scintillating. 780 00:49:04,278 --> 00:49:07,528 God. I was literally just thinking 781 00:49:07,614 --> 00:49:10,664 how nice it is to be so comfortable with someone 782 00:49:10,742 --> 00:49:13,792 that you can just sit in silence and not have to talk. 783 00:49:13,871 --> 00:49:15,961 You called the wrong guy. 784 00:49:16,039 --> 00:49:17,079 [both laugh] 785 00:49:17,708 --> 00:49:20,338 I've been making a lot of wrong calls lately. 786 00:49:20,419 --> 00:49:23,129 - Yeah. I wanted to ask you about that. - Mm-hmm. 787 00:49:23,213 --> 00:49:25,223 What the fuck is with this Bradley Jackson person? 788 00:49:25,299 --> 00:49:28,509 - Oh, don't ask. Don't... - What, was that a network move? 789 00:49:28,594 --> 00:49:30,894 That was me. That was a me move. 790 00:49:31,555 --> 00:49:35,805 I sprung that on 'em at that dumb journalist event the other night. 791 00:49:35,893 --> 00:49:38,273 - It was this... - No shit. Really? 792 00:49:38,353 --> 00:49:40,063 - Yes, I did. - Ohh. 793 00:49:40,147 --> 00:49:42,107 Oh, gosh. And you know what? 794 00:49:42,191 --> 00:49:46,701 Now, there is absolutely no turning back. Nope. 795 00:49:46,778 --> 00:49:49,358 The wheels really came off your world when I left, didn't they? 796 00:49:49,448 --> 00:49:51,408 - They flew right off. I mean, I don't... - Whoo! 797 00:49:51,491 --> 00:49:53,791 Would you like to hear my honest opinion on this? 798 00:49:54,828 --> 00:49:55,828 Is that rhetorical? 799 00:49:55,913 --> 00:49:57,963 - Yes, of course it is. - Of course it is. 800 00:49:58,040 --> 00:50:01,420 She's not gonna last, and you have to prepare yourself for that. 801 00:50:01,502 --> 00:50:04,212 Because people are so fucking stupid, 802 00:50:04,296 --> 00:50:07,216 they see something that's loud and in their face, and they're, 803 00:50:07,299 --> 00:50:08,549 "Wow, what's this?" 804 00:50:08,634 --> 00:50:11,614 Then they realize that they don't like things that are loud and in their face, 805 00:50:11,637 --> 00:50:13,097 and they move on. 806 00:50:13,180 --> 00:50:15,680 So, I suggest that you just 807 00:50:16,099 --> 00:50:19,389 keep your distance, lest you get chunks of Bradley Jackson 808 00:50:19,478 --> 00:50:21,308 getting in your hair when she implodes. 809 00:50:21,396 --> 00:50:23,766 - Oh, God, lovely. - Well... 810 00:50:23,857 --> 00:50:26,357 I can see it. Okay, and then what? 811 00:50:26,443 --> 00:50:29,663 Assuming that I'm not covered in Bradley Jackson remains, 812 00:50:29,738 --> 00:50:31,408 which is a big assumption. 813 00:50:31,490 --> 00:50:33,280 Life goes on, you know? 814 00:50:33,367 --> 00:50:34,907 People continue to watch the show 815 00:50:34,993 --> 00:50:37,413 'cause it helps them digest the horrors of the world, 816 00:50:37,496 --> 00:50:40,666 and you are gonna come out smelling like a rose. 817 00:50:40,749 --> 00:50:44,919 They are gonna love you even more after Bradley Jackson crashes and burns. 818 00:50:45,003 --> 00:50:48,093 And after the debacle, known as "me," 819 00:50:48,882 --> 00:50:52,592 you're gonna be the wise one, the solid one, the smart one, 820 00:50:53,011 --> 00:50:54,811 the one that they can count on, 821 00:50:55,222 --> 00:50:57,022 the one who survived it all, 822 00:50:57,516 --> 00:50:59,016 the one who never changed. 823 00:51:06,483 --> 00:51:09,493 And then you'll find a new coanchor, probably a man. 824 00:51:10,529 --> 00:51:15,159 And as ridiculous as it sounds right now, probably gonna be a straight, white man, 825 00:51:15,242 --> 00:51:18,412 gonna be handsome, not too handsome, not intimidatingly so, 826 00:51:18,495 --> 00:51:20,035 just sort of a... 827 00:51:20,122 --> 00:51:22,682 like your best friend's father you always sort of had a crush on. 828 00:51:22,708 --> 00:51:24,588 - [laughs] - And he's gonna be really smart, 829 00:51:24,668 --> 00:51:26,628 and he's gonna be a journalist, 830 00:51:26,712 --> 00:51:32,432 and he's not gonna be one of these just camera bimbos. 831 00:51:32,509 --> 00:51:35,299 He's gonna have some real depth to him. 832 00:51:35,387 --> 00:51:37,927 And the two of you are gonna get along great. 833 00:51:38,557 --> 00:51:41,977 And you guys will make each other laugh, on the air and off the air. 834 00:51:42,060 --> 00:51:44,520 You are not... You're not getting your job back. 835 00:51:44,938 --> 00:51:47,318 - Me? I'm not talking about me. - Never. No. 836 00:51:47,399 --> 00:51:49,399 I'm just talking about this nameless, other person. 837 00:51:49,484 --> 00:51:53,034 This other person who lives in a house of fun mirrors. 838 00:51:53,405 --> 00:51:57,195 [laughs] Oh. Oh, really? Don't we all? 839 00:51:57,284 --> 00:51:59,914 Yes, I know. Fair enough. 840 00:52:08,795 --> 00:52:09,795 [turns radio off] 841 00:52:12,466 --> 00:52:14,086 You miss me. 842 00:52:14,843 --> 00:52:18,103 Admit it. You do. I can tell. 843 00:52:18,180 --> 00:52:19,260 You called me. 844 00:52:20,390 --> 00:52:22,940 Would you just drive the fucking car, dipshit? 845 00:52:23,018 --> 00:52:25,268 - Mm-mm. You know what? - Mm-mm. 846 00:52:25,354 --> 00:52:27,444 I have an idea. We could go out. 847 00:52:27,523 --> 00:52:30,283 - [gasps] - Paige is gone. And you're separated. 848 00:52:30,984 --> 00:52:33,154 Oh, my gosh. Mitch, do you hear yourself? 849 00:52:33,237 --> 00:52:34,857 We're unattached. 850 00:52:34,947 --> 00:52:38,867 This is the first time ever that we're both unattached, so we could do this. 851 00:52:38,951 --> 00:52:42,451 I mean... Yes, I'm sure it's every girl's dream 852 00:52:42,538 --> 00:52:44,788 - to settle down with a sexual predator. - [laughs] 853 00:52:44,873 --> 00:52:48,793 And have... just have two-and-a-half little predators of her own, and... 854 00:52:49,419 --> 00:52:50,419 Okay. 855 00:52:50,504 --> 00:52:54,474 But I think the world holds me to a higher standard than that. 856 00:52:54,967 --> 00:52:58,137 Yeah, well, you're right. It does. 857 00:53:00,138 --> 00:53:01,468 [sighs] 858 00:53:06,395 --> 00:53:08,225 There's life after the show, though. 859 00:53:09,773 --> 00:53:13,073 It doesn't sound half bad to me. I can think of worse things. 860 00:53:20,742 --> 00:53:21,952 [Alex moans] 861 00:53:25,247 --> 00:53:26,367 [Alex] Thank you. 862 00:53:29,543 --> 00:53:31,043 I do miss you. 863 00:53:31,628 --> 00:53:33,258 [Mitch] I really miss you, too. 864 00:53:39,219 --> 00:53:40,679 I'm sorry. 865 00:54:00,908 --> 00:54:02,158 [Alex moans] 866 00:54:08,290 --> 00:54:09,710 [moans] 867 00:54:13,045 --> 00:54:14,125 [chimes] 868 00:54:15,631 --> 00:54:16,631 [phone buzzes] 869 00:54:16,715 --> 00:54:18,465 Oh, Mitch. The story just dropped. 870 00:54:18,550 --> 00:54:20,010 [Mitch] Oh, shit. 871 00:54:23,222 --> 00:54:24,892 [sighs] Well, fuck. 872 00:54:28,769 --> 00:54:30,769 [Rena] Guys. The Times piece. It's out. 873 00:54:30,854 --> 00:54:31,984 Oh, shit. 874 00:54:39,530 --> 00:54:43,780 Oh, my God. The papal conclave? I think I know who this was. 875 00:54:44,326 --> 00:54:46,696 "The woman said Mr. Kessler asked her 876 00:54:46,787 --> 00:54:50,117 to join him in the gas station bathroom." Jesus. 877 00:54:51,041 --> 00:54:55,051 "In spite of Bradley Jackson's explosive interview with Ashley Brown, 878 00:54:55,546 --> 00:54:59,756 no further incidents of a cover-up climate were reported." 879 00:55:09,351 --> 00:55:10,351 [buzzes] 880 00:55:19,403 --> 00:55:20,573 I'll be right back. 881 00:55:28,912 --> 00:55:30,912 [phone rings] 882 00:55:36,211 --> 00:55:37,591 Hello? 883 00:55:37,671 --> 00:55:39,591 [Bradley] Hey, um, Dad? 884 00:55:40,090 --> 00:55:43,390 It's me. It's... Bradley. 885 00:55:45,012 --> 00:55:47,352 I hope it's not a bad time. 886 00:55:49,016 --> 00:55:50,516 Why are you calling me? 887 00:55:50,601 --> 00:55:53,601 Well, that's a good question. 888 00:55:55,272 --> 00:55:56,402 [sighs] 889 00:55:56,481 --> 00:55:59,861 I guess... I guess it's been a while. I guess... 890 00:56:00,777 --> 00:56:02,737 I wasn't sure you wanted to talk to me. 891 00:56:03,864 --> 00:56:06,534 Yeah. You just wanted to call and chat after 15 years? 892 00:56:09,995 --> 00:56:11,655 You sound like you're at a bar. 893 00:56:12,372 --> 00:56:13,622 Well, you would know. 894 00:56:16,210 --> 00:56:17,790 All right, I'm sorry. 895 00:56:18,462 --> 00:56:20,922 I'm just... I'm calling you because... 896 00:56:23,509 --> 00:56:28,099 because I was thinking of you. I'm always thinking of you. 897 00:56:29,973 --> 00:56:32,103 And I've been watching your program. 898 00:56:32,976 --> 00:56:36,186 And maybe it's selfish of me, but I wanted to call, 899 00:56:37,147 --> 00:56:39,357 and I wanted to tell you how proud, 900 00:56:40,817 --> 00:56:42,317 how very... 901 00:56:45,072 --> 00:56:49,082 How proud, how very proud I am. 902 00:56:49,159 --> 00:56:51,079 I wish your grandmother could see you. 903 00:56:54,206 --> 00:56:59,126 I always knew that you were so smart, Bradley. 904 00:57:01,046 --> 00:57:02,046 The way you would... 905 00:57:03,340 --> 00:57:06,640 you would debate politics with me when you were little. 906 00:57:07,511 --> 00:57:09,181 It's not that I'm... 907 00:57:09,263 --> 00:57:14,733 I'm taking credit for how extraordinary you turned out to be. 908 00:57:16,311 --> 00:57:18,271 No, quite the opposite. 909 00:57:19,690 --> 00:57:25,570 No. Considering where you came from and how far you've come... 910 00:57:28,532 --> 00:57:30,452 I put you through hell. 911 00:57:35,706 --> 00:57:37,116 Are you still there? 912 00:57:41,420 --> 00:57:43,260 I put you through some hell, too. 913 00:57:44,631 --> 00:57:45,631 Mm-mmm. 914 00:57:45,716 --> 00:57:47,756 You did what you thought you had to do. 915 00:57:52,222 --> 00:57:53,772 I did what I had to do. 916 00:57:55,225 --> 00:57:56,725 Look, you can't call me. 917 00:57:57,769 --> 00:58:00,609 You didn't call Mom, did you? 'Cause you know she's pretty fragile. 918 00:58:02,566 --> 00:58:04,526 No, I've not called her, I'm... 919 00:58:05,569 --> 00:58:07,199 I don't wanna make any trouble. 920 00:58:07,279 --> 00:58:09,199 Well, then don't, okay? I gotta go. 921 00:58:09,281 --> 00:58:11,241 Okay. Good night. 922 00:58:12,534 --> 00:58:13,994 Take care of yourself, kiddo. 923 00:58:17,164 --> 00:58:18,424 I always have. 924 00:58:42,314 --> 00:58:45,534 - Hey. - Hey. Uh, can I get a drink? 925 00:58:48,195 --> 00:58:49,655 It's on the house. 926 00:58:54,451 --> 00:58:56,701 - One more? - Yeah. Just keep it coming. 927 00:58:56,787 --> 00:58:58,247 - All right. - What's your name? 928 00:58:58,330 --> 00:59:00,040 - Oh, it's Andrew. - Andrew. 929 00:59:00,123 --> 00:59:02,293 - Yeah. What's your name? - I'm Bradley. 930 00:59:02,376 --> 00:59:03,846 - Actually, I've run your card... - Oh, yeah? 931 00:59:03,877 --> 00:59:06,257 - Which I still have, by the way. - [laughs] 932 00:59:21,895 --> 00:59:23,395 [Bradley moans] 933 00:59:27,234 --> 00:59:28,994 Okay. All right. 934 00:59:31,989 --> 00:59:33,869 - [exhales] I gotta go. - You gotta what? 935 00:59:33,949 --> 00:59:36,869 - Yeah. - You gotta be kidding me. 936 00:59:47,337 --> 00:59:50,087 That... fucking asshole. 937 00:59:58,182 --> 01:00:00,522 I... I really... I need to go home. 938 01:00:00,601 --> 01:00:03,101 Come on, Alex. You knew all about this stuff. 939 01:00:03,187 --> 01:00:05,227 I knew it, yeah. 940 01:00:06,732 --> 01:00:10,192 I knew about it in theory, but just reading this 941 01:00:10,277 --> 01:00:12,357 just felt really, really different. 942 01:00:12,446 --> 01:00:14,486 - Can you just please... - Okay. Okay. 943 01:00:14,573 --> 01:00:16,583 I need to go home, Mitch. Please. 944 01:00:17,075 --> 01:00:18,485 - Okay. - Okay. 945 01:00:23,749 --> 01:00:24,749 Okay. 946 01:00:25,167 --> 01:00:26,167 [sighs] 947 01:01:08,669 --> 01:01:10,519 I'm sorry, Ms. Jackson. I can't give you his room number. 948 01:01:10,546 --> 01:01:12,706 Yes, you can. I live here. He lives here. 949 01:01:12,798 --> 01:01:14,568 He's my neighbor. I have a right to know his address. 950 01:01:14,591 --> 01:01:17,511 No one is disputing he stays here. I just can't give you his room number. 951 01:01:17,594 --> 01:01:19,574 Then just call him and tell him that I'm down here. 952 01:01:19,596 --> 01:01:21,366 I'm not gonna call 'cause I know he's not up there. 953 01:01:21,390 --> 01:01:22,930 - Why do you keep saying... - Bradley. 954 01:01:23,016 --> 01:01:25,346 - So sorry I'm late. - Cory. 955 01:01:25,435 --> 01:01:28,435 I told him I knew you, but he wasn't listening. 956 01:01:28,522 --> 01:01:30,482 Yeah, my apologies. Come with me, all right? 957 01:01:30,566 --> 01:01:31,726 - So rude. - It's okay. 958 01:01:31,817 --> 01:01:34,237 Don't worry about that guy. He's just doing... 959 01:01:34,319 --> 01:01:35,779 [Bradley] I'm glad I found you. 960 01:01:35,863 --> 01:01:39,243 I'm hearing, from that conversation, that you're living here now, huh? 961 01:01:39,324 --> 01:01:42,494 - Yeah. They moved me here. - All right. What room are you in? 962 01:01:42,578 --> 01:01:44,748 - I live upstairs. - Oh. 963 01:01:45,706 --> 01:01:46,746 Okay. 964 01:01:47,374 --> 01:01:49,134 You wanna tell me what happened? 965 01:01:50,586 --> 01:01:52,206 - No. I don't know. - All right. 966 01:01:52,296 --> 01:01:55,966 I do know. I did something really fucking stupid. 967 01:01:56,049 --> 01:01:57,629 It's okay. Here. Hold on. 968 01:01:57,718 --> 01:02:01,808 - [sighs] I fucked this bartender. - Okay, well... 969 01:02:01,889 --> 01:02:03,769 And I'm not sorry that I fucked him. 970 01:02:03,849 --> 01:02:06,389 I'm just worried because, 971 01:02:06,476 --> 01:02:08,556 I don't know, I guess I'm famous now or something, 972 01:02:08,645 --> 01:02:09,855 I don't know. 973 01:02:09,938 --> 01:02:13,648 I'm so... I just don't know what I'm doing. 974 01:02:13,734 --> 01:02:16,364 No, no. Hey. Hey. It's okay. Come here. 975 01:02:16,445 --> 01:02:17,445 Lean on me. 976 01:02:18,238 --> 01:02:19,738 It's all right. I gotcha. 977 01:02:20,616 --> 01:02:23,736 - Don't you worry, okay? - I'm just embarrassed. 978 01:02:23,827 --> 01:02:27,367 Don't be. I got you. It's gonna be okay. 979 01:02:39,718 --> 01:02:41,468 [phone line ringing] 980 01:02:48,685 --> 01:02:51,145 - Yes? - Hey, yeah, Fred. It's Mitch. 981 01:02:51,230 --> 01:02:53,230 "Fred Micklen told the Times, 982 01:02:53,315 --> 01:02:56,025 'He came to the studio in an emotional state. 983 01:02:56,109 --> 01:02:57,569 He had to be escorted out. 984 01:02:57,653 --> 01:03:01,323 It's painful to watch, but his own actions brought him to this. 985 01:03:01,406 --> 01:03:03,986 He's done. He'll never work again.'" 986 01:03:06,912 --> 01:03:09,922 If I'm going down, you are going down with me. 987 01:03:11,333 --> 01:03:12,713 [call ends, beeps]