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Will you marry me?

Thank God that stopped.

Did you hear me?

I'm just getting my hearing back. Say it again.

I said marry me.

I've been wanting to ask you since my dad's club opening, but we got

distracted, and then I was planning on asking you when we went away to Laguna,

but suddenly I couldn't wait anymore.

Why wait?

You're right. Okay, I want to spend...

Every insane, chaotic night with you.

Okay? Every night at home.

Every red eye going to that strange city. Every bumpy night on that smelly

tour bus with you. I want you there.

Okay? I love you more than anything in this world.

And I want to spend the rest of my life in chaos with you, Chloe.

Will you marry me?

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.

It's zombie jukebox, Lauren.

I'm telling you, they're going to be the next big thing.

Medium thing. They are just getting started. But they could get there a lot

faster with the right lead singer.

Guys, I'm flattered, but I don't know.

They're really cool guys, Lauren. And with a little soap and water, one of

them could be really cute.

Which one?

Guys, I've never sung in a band before.

Neither did Mick Jagger until he joined the Stones.

Yeah, and now he's as old as my grandpa, and he's still rocking it on stage.

Look, I know you're shy about your singing, but it's just for fun.

Besides, it's a great way to keep your mind off the contest.

A zombie jukebox?

What kind of music do they play?

Cool music, right, Adam? Very cool music. They need someone to take them to

another level.

They need someone with star power and a little charisma, and they really need

your mad songwriting skills.

They've already heard your song. They really like it. You could be the

Florence to their machine.

They've been auditioning people for weeks, but they haven't found anyone

who's sparked with them yet. It's so perfect.

We know they'll love you, and it's just such an amazing way to showcase your

awesome talent. It's win-win, Lauren.

Guys, I appreciate the offer, but it's going to be a no.

I don't want to be pushy, and I don't want to be that mom, but I'm sure you're

inundated with requests about Eddie.

You'd be surprised.

I've even been asked for some of his baby stuff. I can imagine.

But I wouldn't be here asking you, one of my all-time favorite artists, this

favor if it wasn't really important.

Well, what is it?

Okay, so my daughter, Lauren, she entered Eddie's songwriting contest, and

she made the top 25. That's awesome. I know.

but not the top five. I'm sorry. I mean, I don't think there's anything I can do

about it. No, but you can. You can give her a shot, a legit shot. She's a very

talented girl.

I'm sure she is, as are all our children.

No, but she is. She is. She's gifted. And, okay, I know I'm her mother, so of

course I'd say that, but her song really does deserve to be in the top five.

Eddie already picked the top five on the radio.

I know. I know. I was listening.

I just can't help but think that her song got overlooked somehow.

How do you know the song just wasn't good enough?

I'm obviously not a professional musician, but I was kind of a rock and

roll groupie in my day.

And I'd like to think that I have pretty good taste in music.

If you followed me, I'm sure you had great things.

I just really feel like if you heard the song, you would understand what I'm

saying. Okay, so that's what you're asking me to do? Listen to the song and

recommend it to Eddie? Yes, but only if you really think it's good.

And I promise you, I am not wasting your time.

I just realized.

Oh, I don't think I can handle any more surprises. No, you'll make an exception

for this one. What is it?

For you.

Oh, my God.

Suddenly this just feels so real.

That's the idea.

Oh, my God.

Do you like it? It is absolutely beautiful. I have never seen anything

like this before. So if I may do this officially.

This must have cost you a fortune.

Two fortunes, but you're worth it.

Oh, my gosh. I can't believe this is happening.

Really? You didn't know I was going to propose?

I was hopeful, but I wasn't sure you were ready.

I'm ready.

Okay, I know we're young, but it just feels right.

You know, and I want the whole world to know how much I adore you.

Eddie. No, for real.

Listen to me, because I don't say this enough.

Okay, but I'm so proud of you.

Okay, everything that you've overcome in your life, now you're doing magazine

covers. Who knows what's next?

That means more to me than anything.

Well, now you're officially off the market. I like the sound of that.

Hey,

man, how'd it go with Jake Manson? He signed you as a client?

He would have.

Mr. Tiger Beat would have been there. Thanks.

All right, what did Eddie do this time?

He's just been talking trash about me all over town, and he's so obvious about

it. Don't work with Tyler. He's unstable.

Who's he saying that to? Anybody who'll listen, I guess.

I think he's obsessive about it, bro. He's obsessive about it? Okay, I don't

really get why Eddie Duran would be obsessed about trashing you. Because of

Chloe. Because of Chloe.

He knows that there's filthy chemistry between us. She came in the office

today. You should have seen it. He was so defensive. It was spooky.

Spooky. Okay, so he got protective of his girlfriend who you're sleeping with

behind his back. Wow, what a punk.

Whose side are you on, Smitty? No side.

I'm just saying. Come on, Eddie Duran, jealous of you.

Look around this place, Ty.

Dude, Eddie Duran has no clue how easy I can mess up his perfect little life.

What for?

What for? What's the guy ever done to you, huh? And I mean for real, not this

conspiracy, trashing me all over town crap.

He's got something I want.

Yeah, he does. Stacks of cash that are taller than you.

It's not about money, bro.

What is it? Chloe?

Sounds like you got the best part of that arrangement as it is. No, no, no.

It's not that either.

I had a drink with Eddie last week. Actually, I bought him a drink. And this

girl comes up to him.

Can I have your picture?

And he just stands there and smiles like it's no big deal. Because it probably

ain't, bro. It probably happens to him all the time. Yeah, but I'm just sitting

there sipping my bourbon thinking that should be me.

That should be me.

Listen, Ty, you get this series and your career is about to blow up big time. All

right? Hey, and next year, some Betty at a bar, she's going to be coming up to

you and asking for your picture, if that's what you want.

You're good friends, Betty.

For real. You got it, bro.

And when you do bust it open, you got to bring me along for the ride, man. Dude,

of course I'm bringing you with me.

But I'm not letting them treat me like dirt.

Because Eddie doesn't realize that I'm the one that's in control of this whole

situation. I'm the one that can blow this up. There you go with that crazy

talk again, man. It's not crazy.

I know something that could destroy Eddie and Chloe. What is it, huh? What

is this piece of information that you got?

Nah. If I told you so many, your head would explode.

I'm going to keep this in the vault until I really need it.

I can't believe you're turning this down. You act like I'm turning down a

chance to play the Hollywood Bowl or something.

Would you say yes to the Hollywood Bowl?

No, are you crazy?

Guys. Look, I'm just not ready for this yet.

You've got to start somewhere.

And it's not like you're playing in front of an audience. It's just a jam

with the guys.

And you can try out some of your material.

My material's not ready for prime time. You know that just because you didn't

make the top five, your songs are still great, right? You made the top 25.

I know, and I'm proud of how far I got. But singing in front of people?

I'm getting flushed just thinking about it. My face is red, isn't it? It kind of

is, yeah.

It's no secret. I'm not telling her anything she wouldn't learn by looking

in a mirror.

Let your friends down.

What are you trying to tell us? You're giving up? No.

I'm going to keep writing my songs and working at being a better songwriter in

private. And then maybe someday, if I get good enough, I'll sing in front of

people. Is it hot in here?

That's monumentally vague.

When do you think you might be ready?

Next week? Next year?

Or maybe when you're old enough to push one of those walkers around with the

tennis balls on the bottom of it. Granny rock. I can see it now. Give her a

break, Mel. If she needs time, she needs time. We can't pressure her. No, we can.

It's my thing.

Look, I get it. But just know that you are really good. And when it comes to

music, I have exceptional taste.

You should do this. And soon.

Thanks, Adam.

That's really sweet of you. But the idea of fronting a band, even if it is in

someone's garage, is giving me heart palpitations.

My songs aren't ready to be shared with strangers.

Fine. I give up.

I have done everything in my power to make you believe in yourself as much as

everyone who knows you believes in you.

I'm just trying to be realistic.

Okay, well, Lauren, I know one thing. Eddie never gave up on his dream.

Why are you?

Even if I listened to the song, I'm not sure that I'd have any influence. This

is Eddie and his manager. They've already made their choices.

I know, I know. I get it, I get it. But here's the thing.

Lauren and Eddie have already been in touch.

Oh, they have? Yeah.

yeah lauren's been sending him pieces of song lyrics for a few weeks now and he

obviously really likes them because he keeps retweeting them oh you lost me

there because i'm completely technologically impaired i have no clue

on tweeters i know i know me too nothing zero but apparently it means it's a

really big deal when a celebrity resends what you sent them you know now that you

mention it eddie did say something about a fan sending him lyrics i i recall that

that must be lauren as you can see by norris passion she's committed to making

this happen. And I love her passion. I do.

I'm just not sure how my input is going to help. Of course, but listen, from

what I know about Eddie, he loves and admires you and respects you so much. I

mean, you're a huge influence on him.

Sometimes. And I just have this gut feeling about Lauren.

I just feel like if she could do this, she can be such a great songwriter. And

I just feel like her destiny is just right there waiting for her. And I just

want her to reach for this opportunity before it slips away.

That was quite a speech.

Wow, I'm really tired from that.

It's the most I've ever heard you talk.

I'm just passionate, you know? I'm not crazy.

Listen, Max, all I'm asking is you just listen to the song.

And I promise you, if you don't like it, I'll never bother you again. I promise.

I was actually the first person that pushed Eddie into pursuing his talent

and getting serious about it, you know? Sometimes all you need is that little

push.

So let's hear it.

Yes.

Yay.

So when do you want to do this?

Whenever you want. What about a fall wedding?

I'm good with any season.

Or maybe a destination wedding?

Ooh, where?

Paris. Eh, too Frenchy.

Hawaii.

Too kind, I believe.

Vegas. Too classy.

I mean, maybe.

You know, we could go to one of those chapels, like, in the hangover. I could

get one of those, like, gold and the maid suits.

Oh, I do not think so, Elvis.

You know what?

I will be happy with whatever you choose.

Okay? You're the bride.

It's your day.

I'm just there to make you look good in photos.

So you're going to let me make all the decisions?

I like the sound of that.

You know, Mom and Dad, they got married on tour.

Like literally? Like a truck stop?

No, no. They were on tour and on stage. My dad proposed.

I think the next stop was Tulsa or something like that.

And they just got the justice of the peace and got married in City Hall.

Ah, so our destination wedding is going to be Oklahoma.

No. I'm just saying that it's not about where we get married.

It's about the marriage.

As long as we have each other, I'm pretty much cool with anything.

Well, there's always Malibu.

That makes you happy.

I cannot wait to tell Hannah.

Chloe,

don't, don't, don't.

I kind of want to wait until we start telling people.

Why? Because the media is going to have a feeding frenzy with this.

But it's good this time. Yeah, I know, but I want to be the one that tells my

dad and Jake, not TMZ. Is that okay?

How soon will that be?

Let's go see Papa Max right now. Wait, why don't you just go by yourself?

Chloe. It'll give him time to get used to the idea.

Okay. He's going to warm up to you.

All right? But can you deal with not flashing that thing around for a few

more hours?

As long as I can flash it around here.

Max, thing's blinding.

You're going to start another fire in here.

Whatever you're thinking about doing, man, and I know you're not going to tell

me what it is, but I think it's the wrong way to go.

I mean, you got to find something to take your mind off this Eddie stuff.

It's making you a little intense.

Yeah, but the chicks dig the intense thing.

No, not this kind of intense, all right? You need some lightness up in here, like

Erica Sampson. You remember her?

Yeah, parts of her. Yeah.

Saw her at my boxing gym, and she was asking about you.

Boxing gym? It's like the new hot spot, man. A lot of talent.

Plus, if you're looking for a chick who can throw a punch. Nah, I don't want

that at all.

Yeah, but don't worry. Erica's a sweet girl. She's not going to crack you

unless you got it coming.

That's the thing, bro.

I usually do have it coming. All right, so you got her number.

Call her.

Erica Sampson. Yes, use all that energy on something positive, bro.

Well, you know me. Always looking on the bright side of life.

You've seriously never backed up a computer?

Not once in your life?

Is that really bad?

It's terrible.

What happens if it crashes?

I don't know. What happens? You lose your music files, photos, everything.

Are you okay with that? No.

Fix it.

I'm setting up a hard drive partition on here, but you have to back it up at

least once a week. Okay. Thanks.

And thank you for helping me try to pull one out of her funk today.

It's just so frustrating, though. I just...

I know she'd be good with zombie jukebox.

You've never heard them.

I'm trusting your taste.

The way you say that feels like you actually mean it. I do. Lauren and I

know you have good taste.

That's why she should listen to you and sing with mummy lockbox.

Zombie jukebox. I know.

Just how is she ever going to get over her fear of performing if she never

actually gets up in front of people?

It's quite the conundrum. Lauren is my best friend and I love her to death, but

she just drives me crazy sometimes. How can she not know how talented she is?

Stop talking about Lauren.

What about you?

What about me? What are you good at?

Everything. I'm a Renaissance woman.

Except computers.

They didn't have those in the Renaissance, Adam.

Okay, so if you had to do one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

About a million things. It's part of the problem.

Just get distracted by the next fun thing.

I have to say, the videos on your blog are really funny.

Maybe you could do something with that.

Make internet videos?

Not exactly, but you have a voice that's really unique.

Like that Twilight joke you made. That's not a joke. I'm totally serious.

I do wish Bella had a twin. Then Edward and Jacob would never have to fight

ever, ever again.

Vampires and werewolves would come together in peace.

Then none of those boys would have any chances to take their shirts off.

Now that is a drawback of my plan.

Who knew there were so many six-pack abs in the monster world? I can't believe

you like that stuff.

I do.

I do, but...

If you were 200 years old, would you really want to spend your immortality in

high school? I've only been there four years, and I can't wait to get out.

Here.

This is done.

Thanks. Forgot you were doing that.

Yeah, you don't pay me just to sit around here and talk about Team Edward

and Team Jacob.

I'm not paying you at all. Oh. What exactly am I here for, then?

What do you think?

You don't love it.

She's definitely in tune.

But? Her singing is a little tentative.

She was confident.

You know what I mean? Because she definitely has potential.

Performing makes her nervous.

Well, I'm not saying she's not talented. She definitely is.

What did you think of the song, Max?

Yeah, yeah, because that's what's important, the songwriting.

Well, the melody's got the right hook, and the bridge soars.

The lyrics have a flow that it's easy listening, and it takes you in the right

direction. Which means?

I think it's a damn good song.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

I haven't heard the other five songs, so I have no idea where this would rank.

And this is also my humble opinion. But your opinion matters.

And I know Lauren would never admit it, but this contest means the world to her.

So what do you think?

Any chance is it too late to make Betty reconsider?

Spread your lies around town.

You won't break me.

They're so bummed. Who?

Ben and Den. The guys from Zombie Jukebox.

Are they twins?

Why? Because their names rhyme?

Stop everything!

What? Lauren posted new lyrics on Twitter and she sent them to Eddie.

Is that good? Are you kidding? That's great. It means she's, you know, the

cloud is lifted. She's writing again. Oh, that was fast.

I knew she couldn't wallow too long. She loves writing too much. Going somewhere?

Yeah, back to Lauren's. You've been apart for like a half hour. Yeah, but

this is a big deal, Adam. We're not normally like this.

Yeah, you are.

It's not like we're a case study in codependency.

Yeah, you are.

Are you jealous?

You're just always together.

Whenever I want to hang out with you, I hang out with Lauren.

Not to say that Lauren isn't great, but... But?

I just don't like being a third wheel.

You were going to say you wanted to spend alone time with me, weren't you?

Come on, let's go to Lauren's.

It's okay, Adam. There's plenty of mail to go around.

You can get some quality time.

It is so good to see you. How have you been?

What's new with me?

Oh, nothing.

Oh, yes, that's right. I almost forgot.

I am engaged to the international sex symbol, Eddie Duran.

Hey, it's me.

Can you meet me?

I have something I want to show you.

How's your dinner?

It's amazing.

Yeah, the food's always so good. Oh, God, I've never been to this place.

Must be hard to score a reservation.

I'm a regular.

Really? Well, you must be doing well, then.

I am. So, you're playing cop.

What is so crazy about that? You can join the force at 18 and...

There are plenty of rookies my age. Yeah, but I doubt any of them look like

you.

It's television.

The world's a little bit prettier.

True.

You know, I'm up for a pilot.

Really? Yeah, the lead.

Oh.

What are you playing?

Oh, my God. Okay, let me guess.

Lawyer? Cop?

Doctor? Cop.

Really? Oh, my God. You're going to have so much fun with all the training. I get

to work out all the time.

They took me to a gun range to learn how to shoot.

Mmm, it's very sexy.

Did they give you handcuffs?

No, I don't need them. I already have a pair.

So, how many actors are you competing with?

I don't know, but I'll blow them all away.

I know, you always do.

So wait, I don't get it. Why did they kill off your character in the senior

Disney sequel?

Who cares? It's in the past. I'm all about looking to the future now.

That is so refreshing. I can't even tell you how many actors I've dated who have

been hung up on some...

tragedy from the past, or what role they didn't get, or... It's definitely not

me.

There's always something different about you.

You know, I always thought you were so hot, Erica, but you always had that

thick-necked boyfriend hanging around.

Yeah, well, he was way too clingy for me.

I hate that.

Yeah.

What about you?

I'm available.

Does any of that mean I have you all to myself?

Yeah.

What are you going to do about it?

Hannah.

Chloe.

Why are you dressed like you're hiding out? I didn't want a photographer to

follow me. They're all over Eddie's building.

I didn't see anyone with a camera outside.

Eddie doesn't know I'm here.

Why would he care? I have a secret.

I love secrets. You have to swear not to tell anyone.

You wouldn't have called me down here unless you were going to spill it.

So stop with the secret O stuff.

What is it? Ta-da!

Oh, my God.

Let me see that.

What a thick stone.

Didn't the old lady throw that into the ocean at the end of the Titanic?

We found it.

I told you he was going to propose.

I want details.

No. I can't say anything. I'm not supposed to tell you or anyone else.

Come on!

Eddie swore me to secrecy, and I'm trying to honor that. He wants to make

sure he tells Max and Jake first before the media gets a hold of it.

You're the first and only person I've told.

I feel so special.

This is incredible news.

Congratulations. Thank you.

Promise me you're not going to make me buy an ugly bridesmaid's dress.

Oh, there will be nothing ugly at my wedding.

So, what about Tyler?

He's not coming. I just mean this news can't go over too big with him This does

mean it's officially over between the two of you, right? I can handle him Joe

hey, what's the word?

No, no, I'd rather do it in person. Can you swing by the club?

Yeah, yeah, just make sure nobody's following you, okay?

All right Hey, hey, who are you talking to?

Springsteen. He's in L.A. Yeah, he was thinking of swinging by the club with a

couple of the E Street guys.

Wow. Well, give him my best.

Yeah, we'll do well if he comes. You know, rock stars.

I know a couple. Yeah.

I'm glad he came because I was about to call you. I have something I want to

share with you. Oh, okay, cool.

I have some news for you, too.

Some big news. Yeah? What?

I did it, Pop.

Chloe and I are engaged.

I knew this was happening. I just didn't think it was tonight.

Neither did I.

I was going to take her down to Laguna and do this whole romance thing, but

then there we were in my apartment, and all of a sudden the moment just felt

right.

Yeah, this is all catching up with me. I didn't realize how excited I was.

Me too, me too.

Have you guys had a date? Not yet, and I wanted to tell you first before the

whole world finds out.

Oh, wow. It's going to get crazy when the whole world finds out.

Maybe you should hold off on telling the world.

Why? So you and Chloe could have that time for yourselves, you know, a little

bit of a private moment. I agree.

I told her to keep it a secret for now, but I know she's not going to be able to

do that for long.

You think she's ready to deal with the backlash of your hordes of female fans?

She's tougher than you think.

You know, and Pop, I know you don't completely approve of Chloe, all right?

But all this feels so right to me, and I love her.

And I need you to be okay with that.

You gonna say anything?

Yes. I propose a toast to my handsome

son and his soon-to-be bride.

May you guys find the love and happiness that you are searching for.

Salud. Salud.

Wow.

You guys saw my tweet? I told you. I knew you'd find inspiration in losing.

I think what she means is you gotta be down before you can get back up. So, did

Eddie respond to your new tweet yet? No.

Well, hey, he's the most sought-after guy in the world.

He's probably got things to think about other than checking his Twitter every

two seconds. Maybe he's trapped under something heavy and he can't get to his

phone. He's a busy guy, but whether he responds or not, I'm really happy with

what I wrote. And that's what matters.

So, I've made the decision.

I'm not going to give up on songwriting. That is such a great decision, Lo. It's

way too much fun.

Now if you jam with Zombie Jukebox, you'd have made two good decisions

today. I completely forgot about them. No problem.

I forwarded them your poem.

Ben thinks it would make a great song.

He does?

And Din agrees.

These guys have great taste. It's a great fit. You could be a rock star.

Hey, Ben just texted me. We should go over tonight. They're practicing.

That's perfect. Let's go. You in?

Tonight? Right now?

Tonight. Right now.

This moment.

Let's take that next step.

Lovely house.

Oh, thank you. It needs about a million repairs, but we love it here.

What's that?

Oh, it's just a note from Lauren. She's out with her friends Melissa and Adam.

She left a note?

Kids do that?

Adriana doesn't tell you where she's going?

Never. Sometimes I think it's better. I don't know.

Well, you know, maybe this suspension will help her, you know, give her some

time to think or reflect about what she really wants in her life.

Adriana's not really the reflective type.

Unless, of course, there's a mirror around.

Well, I'm still waiting for Lauren to tell me off and go storming out of the

house one night. It's overrated. Happens at my house twice a week.

But seriously, though, I am. I'm very blessed that we are as close as we are.

She's lucky to have you in her corner.

Yeah.

I got a feeling as soon as Eddie hears that song, some big things are going to

start happening.

I can't even think that far ahead. She's an incredible young woman.

I wish Adriana and her could be friends, but it seems impossible, doesn't it?

Maybe.

Yeah. But you know what? Don't be down on Adriana. I mean, kids mature at their

own pace.

Well, I'm trying to be more present in Adriana's life, you know, with her

graduating.

I might be too late.

No, no, Don. You're never too late.

So, so right that you're supporting Lauren's passion.

You know what? Well, even if nothing ever comes of it, she still has this

fantastic scholarship, and we're going to be hearing from colleges soon.

She's going to study music?

You know, she's actually thinking about going to law school.

No.

That's gross.

That's totally disgusting.

Really? I never knew what it took to disgust a doctor. Well, now you know.

She's... She's very ambitious, huh? She is, I know.

And disconcertingly practical.

I do not know where she gets it. I mean, when I was her age, all I wanted was a

gig on Saturday Night Live.

But, you know, thank you again for introducing me to Max.

Well, I was happy to know.

Tonight, wow, was such an adventure, right? I don't think I've been in a club

in years.

Confession? My first time ever. No way.

Medical school. Makes you socially stunted. It's amazing we can carry on

this conversation right now. Well, you seem to be doing just fine. That's

because I'm comfortable with the person I'm talking to.

Me too.

I'm sorry. I'm being the worst host. Would you want something to eat? No,

thank you.

Oh, right, right. Because you have an early surgery in the morning.

Who would have scheduled it at such an inconvenient hour? Yeah.

Got to talk to somebody about that. Yeah.

I should go.

Oh, yeah, I'll show you out.

I hope we get to do this again very soon.

Yeah, I'd like that.

Good night.

See you in the morning.

The office.

Goodbye, beautiful.

Oh, you're done.

Don't freak out. I just went to the drugstore really quick. The driver was

with me the whole time.

Baby?

You home?

I couldn't stand being a prisoner any longer.

Baby?

Love to love you?

God, this chick will not give it up.

What'd you want to run by me?

Well, I had a very interesting encounter tonight.

Do you remember the surgeon who fixed my knee? Sure. What, your knee bothering

you? No, no, it's fine.

Well, his name is Don Masters, and he showed up today at the club with this

very attractive woman who, funny coincidence, her daughter Lauren

submitted her song to your competition and made it to the top 25, but not the

final cut.

Oh, wow.

That's too bad. But did you tell her it's an honor to be nominated?

I didn't. I couldn't.

Because I couldn't get a word in with this woman. She was so passionate about

her daughter that... That's one thing that's negative about this competition,

knowing that I'm stepping on people's dreams, but I couldn't pick every song.

Of course you can, and they understand, I guess.

But this woman, she was adamant that her daughter should have made the top five.

I see.

one of those total stage mom no actually at all she she wasn't at least i didn't

get that vibe i mean you could tell that she was very nervous about the pitch and

um ended up convincing me i guess you know i liked her oh no i

liked her energy she was persuasive and i don't know hot sexy

That's completely irrelevant.

I'm sure.

Of course. Anyway, she gave me a CD and I told her that I'd give it to you so

that you could listen to it.

Why do I know exactly where this is going?

Just hear it.

You really want me to?

I mean, I don't want to put you on the spot or anything, but since you're here,

you might as well. You know, I think you'd be surprised.

Okay. I mean, you've piqued my interest.

Only because I trust your taste in music.

Yeah.

Guys, this is Lauren.

Lauren, this is Ben and Den. Hey, I've seen you guys around school.

Yeah, you were in my freshman English class. Oh, Beowulf.

Obviously you guys know Mel.

Oh yeah, they still nested up in here. Yeah, just don't scare the neighbors.

Lauren, you got totally raw by that stupid contest. That's what I keep

saying. It's not a big deal.

It really isn't. I mean, you don't want to be a part of that teen pop assembly

line anyway.

You're better than that.

Okay, Eddie isn't just teen pop.

He's an accomplished musician and extremely talented.

Extremely rich, I mean. Yeah, being rich doesn't make you a sellout.

Oh, no, I mean, we've got nothing against making tons of money off our

music. Okay, Eddie's not just about the money. All right, all right. You guys

like some music. You like other music. Now let's bring it all together and make

something cool.

Oh, so you're interested in working with us?

Yeah, I want to hear what you guys sound like. Adam's been saying some great

things. Yeah, Adam sent us a file of your song and...

And we both really like it, so we did kind of like a big bassy arrangement of

it. Oh, cool.

Let's hear it.

Cool. You want to give it a test spin with you on vocals?

Of course she does. I mean, it's up to her, of course.

Yeah, let's go for it.

Let's do it, man.

So what do you think?

Yeah. Good, right? I like it.

Yeah. At first I didn't want to hear it, especially in front of her mom, but I

have to admit, I liked it better the second time around.

I don't know why Jake didn't give it to me. It should be a finalist. Yeah, I

don't know. Maybe it was an oversight? Maybe.

It's so weird.

It reminds me of something.

Can I use your computer?

Yeah, of course.

But of what? You think that maybe she ripped off the lyrics? Don't tell me

that. No, no, no. It's not that.

Then what is it?

I knew it. I knew these lyrics sounded familiar. This girl's been tweeting them

to me.

Yeah, her mom did say something about you guys double-tweeting.

Retweeting. Whatever.

No, she's been sending me these lyrics as a poem. I knew they would make a

great song.

Hello, Lauren Tate.

We meet at last.

Isn't this exciting?

Baby's first audition.

You're like her stage mom.

It's very toddlers and tiaras.

Hey, posture Alicia May.

You're the prettiest three-year-old beauty queen ever.

No one watches that show?

Fine, I guess you're all too busy watching important PBS documentaries.

You ready, Lauren?

Ready as I'll ever be. Hit it, boys.

One, two, three, four.

Whenever you're ready, just jump in.

I can't do this, guys. I'm sorry. Lauren!

Don Masters.

Hey.

Penny. How you doing?

What's going on? Haven't heard from you in a long time.

Really?

Tonight?

I think I can.

Actually, you know what?

I'm going to have to say no. Tomorrow's an early day for me.

Yeah, I'm sure, but we'll do it another time.

Definitely.

Thanks for calling.

One love, one night.

One lonely touch, the dark, the light.

I miss you too much. What's wrong, what's right?

Never enough, no. Never enough, no.

When I'm thinking... What are you doing?

Nothing, babe. Just go back to sleep.

I feel like anything is possible When you're back in

my arms again I know that we will be unstoppable

I know that we will be unstoppable

I thought you went to bed.

I was just working on some new lyrics that I just got. Let me guess, Love to

Love You?

Yeah. Her stuff works great with my music.

Now you're starting to sound like the band.

I guess I am a bit.

I'm going to go to bed.

Do you want to come?

That depends.

What do you got going on underneath that robe?

There's still lingerie shopping today.

Really? Do I get to see?

No. You're working. I don't want to bother you.

I'm done.

Done. Finished.

And for future reference, when my wife-to-be goes lingerie shopping, I get

to know about it.

I mean, I don't even know if you'd like it.

What do you think?

Um... I think this.

You sounded urgent on the phone. You wanted me to work on this as quickly as

possible. Oh, yeah. Things are moving a lot faster than I anticipated. What do

you got? Okay, there's no record of a Chloe Carter from New York City. At

least not your Chloe Carter. What do you mean? Well, the name comes up in the

databases, but it's not the same person.

How do you know this?

Birth records. The year of birth does not correspond unless she's in her mid

-40s or a 12-year-old. And that's not just New York City records. I went

through the entire New York State database.

What about Jersey? Maybe she was born in Jersey. Did that stay, too?

Pennsylvania, Connecticut, nothing.

Now, you said her father was a dentist?

That's right. Well, there's a Dr. Winston Carter, DDS, on West 83rd

Street, but he's alive and well and still practicing.

No, no, that's not him. Her father passed when she was eight. So I went

through death records for several years, taking into consideration her age range.

There's nothing.

But there's got to be some record of her. You'd think.

But there's no school records, no voter registration records, banking credit

cards, nothing. It's like a blank slate, Max. Social Security. The Social

Security number that belongs to your Chloe Carter was only issued three years

ago.

Boy, could she have changed her name when she became a model?

Absolutely. So I checked all the legal name changes over the last five years.

Nothing.

Joe, you're really scaring me.

My son's about to marry this woman. I'm sorry, Max, but the Chloe Carter your

son plans to marry doesn't seem to exist.

Who is she, then?