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Just like I left it. I'm sure they cleaned and washed the sheets, or maybe

not.

Jackie, please, let me put you up in a nicer place.

No, no, no, no, no, no. I don't need any of your fancy L.A. frou-frou. This is

where I'm most comfortable.

It's not fancy. I'm just saying maybe a few steps up from this place. No, no,

really. I don't deserve anything more than four walls and a bed.

But I appreciate it, Eddie.

It's not a big deal anyway. You won't be here long. I just want to resolve a few

things between us and then you can go back to Fresno. I really like that,

Chloe. I was so glad you called.

Yeah, you got here really quick. You must have not gotten very far. I just

find it so hard to find my way around here. So you're right, I didn't get far

at all.

I'm glad you came back.

I'd like to get to know you.

I'd like to get to know you too, Eddie.

But there's one thing I feel really strongly about.

I would love if Chloe could have the chance to work on your relationship.

You only get one month. Bless you.

Yeah. And I don't want Chloe to have any regrets that she didn't do everything

she could to make things work.

All right?

I gotta go, though. Jake has some business for me to attend to.

But I'll be back before lunch, okay? No, wait, Eddie. No.

Don't leave me here.

How could you forget?

The past couple weeks have been so exciting, it just slipped my mind.

Besides, it's not that big of a deal anyway.

Your birthday is not that big of a deal?

Your 18th birthday?

Last year, you had us celebrate for the entire week before and after. I bought

15 gifts for you.

Well, maybe now that I'm, you know, gonna be 18 and legally an adult, I'm

growing up. I'm leaving childish things behind me.

That's too bad, because Adam and I, we're gonna get you a bouncy house.

A bouncy house? Yes, yes, yes!

Okay, now seriously, what do you want to do? Okay, I want a huge party at my

house. I mean, like, I'm talking celebrities.

Ryan Seacrest greets everyone at the door.

Lady Gaga makes balloon animals.

Charlie Sheen swings from the chandelier. Tina Fey throws rocks at

him. And Ryan, Ryan, Ryan Gosling can just stand there looking fine.

Not sure we can do that in 15 hours.

What kind of friends are you?

Okay, how about Adam and I just come over with some cupcakes and we can watch

a movie? Fast and the Furious? I try to expose you to quality.

Fast and Furious, fun.

I'm in.

Can we invite Eddie? Yeah, that's gonna happen. Are you having a party with

Eddie Duran?

Yes! my teeth he rcp'd it's gonna be all the hookers that's too bad but you know

him right not really she does know him they even hung out together what are you

talking about is it true oh what's he like i've met him a couple of times but

i don't know him know him i mean he's a rock star i'm just a cheater that's why

she won the whole contest she's a cheater

What are you talking about?

The finalists were announced and you weren't in the top five. And then

suddenly it became the top ten and you were in, cheater.

She's not a cheater. Is that true? You cheated?

No, I had nothing to do with how the contest was run. I just submitted my

song. Yeah, it was rigged. That's how you won.

Are you saying that Eddie Duran cheated for me? Why would he do that? Why would

he want me to win? Why don't you ask him yourself?

Maybe you can call him a cheater over the phone.

She's calling Eddie Duran.

I don't have time for these games.

I know what I know.

When did you become Crafty McClubber's son?

So is that really Eddie Duran on the phone?

Could have been.

I also could have been my mom's cousin, Eddie.

I thought we were going to San Diego to meet with Osborne Silver about the

movie. Did you change your mind?

About San Diego?

The movie? Or what?

I know this has all been really strange, but I've told you everything. I've been

completely honest.

You've been honest with me today. Right.

Yeah, I thought you were honest with me two days ago. I am really sorry, and I

never wanted it to happen this way, but you said you understood.

I do. I mean, I think I do. I just need more time to sort it out, Chloe.

But what about the meeting?

I'm a man of my word.

I'll introduce you to the producers. We'll go down to San Diego.

Okay? Later.

Jake has a plane lined up. But shouldn't I go with you now?

Yeah, I just have to go sign contracts at Jake's office.

I really want you to put effort into this and work things out with your mom.

Please don't leave me alone here. I would give anything to sit down and have

a conversation with my mom.

I'll be back later.

You know, if it were up to me, you'd be 300 miles away by now. But now I have to

fix this mess.

Well, you're the one who lied to him, not me.

You got yourself in this jam.

Now you're going to give me a lesson in morality?

Look, it seems to me all we have to do is mend our relationship.

Oh, God.

I mean, even if it's just to make a big show for Eddie, I don't think you can

afford to disappoint him.

He's on to you. Look.

I will give you the money for the house. Anything that you need, as long as you

promise to go back to Fresno when this is over.

Of course. Why would I stay here? To ruin my life all over again?

You know, one day I'm not going to be here anymore.

And you're going to regret saying those kinds of things.

What was it that Eddie said about wanting another chance to talk to his

mother? What happened to her anyway?

Ellie, did you ever give me the new patient forms from last week?

I don't have a hard copy of my schedule.

Oh, right, right. Ellie, did you print out a copy of the schedule? I sure did.

I assumed you took it from my desk. You've been snatching a lot of things

from me lately.

I, you know, I don't have it, so could you please print another one?

Didn't you have it on your computer? Yeah, but... I'm old school, Nora. You

know, I gotta feel it in my hands. Did you date Ellie?

Is that what she said?

Well, no, she didn't actually... Yeah.

Yeah, that's what she said. That's surprising.

You know, I don't want to play games. And I'm kind of a straightforward Sally

when it comes to relationships.

I don't want to get caught in a work triangle.

Triangle? Well, Ellie said that you two were dating until you broke it off to...

when you became interested in me. No, we went out a couple of times for dinner.

She's reading into things.

Now she's feeling vindictive. Between you and me, she's unstable.

You know what she's like. I've seen it.

She's a little tightly wound. It's my fault. I shouldn't have asked her to

dinner. Oh, it's not your fault. Yeah, it is. I hate eating alone, but I don't

want you to worry about it. I'll talk to her.

I'm the one she's mad at.

It's not your fault.

Thanks. I'll see you.

So you never gave me details about the contest.

What was it like performing in front of everyone?

Weren't you nervous?

I was terrified.

I wanted to run off stage and right out of that club. I even tried.

What happened?

I realized that I'd be making a bigger fool out of myself doing that, so I just

sang. I'm the same way.

We're in the finals next week, and I'm a wreck right now.

Well, I do know this trick called visualizing. Oh. I could tell you all

about it.

I've got to get to class now. See you later. See you. Bye.

Sorry about that. No, I'm such a kleptomaniac.

You know, actually, this is going to sound really way morific, but I ran into

you on purpose.

Why? I've just always wanted to talk to you.

With me?

About what?

Oh, my God, look at your hands. They are so strong.

Is that from holding your stick all the time?

You always wanted to talk to me about my hands.

Yeah. I bet you could crush a coconut with those things.

Could you?

I don't think so, and I'm not exactly sure I would.

Soccer players are my muscle. I think I'm gonna... What are you doing, bro?

Phil!

From my girl.

What do you think you're doing, bro?

Nothing. That's my girl.

You put your hand on my girl, you're gonna pay. Phil, I don't even know this

guy. You're on probation, okay? You can't do this. You'll get expelled.

Stay away from her, blondie.

Yeah.

That was so hot.

Hey, hey.

What happened?

I don't know. I was going to chemistry and then Adriana comes up and grabs my

hand and... Do you need a bodyguard? I'm available.

Not cheap, but effective.

What did I do? Nothing.

It looks like you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Adriana probably saw us talking together and then she wanted me to see her

flirting with you.

That makes no sense.

In Adriana's reptile brain, it makes perfect sense. She just wanted to make

me jealous.

And that's when her boyfriend Phil saw and he's...

How would you describe Phil?

Like a firecracker, without the common sense.

That's perfect.

Who's that guy?

It's Phil, Melissa's brother. They don't really get along very well.

Yeah, I think I know why.

Wait, so all that was because of you?

Eduardo, have a seat.

Okay. And I hope you brought your favorite pen.

Sign in all the places that are flagged so we can get you paid.

What am I saying?

Uh, song publishing.

Do you really want to know?

Uh, no. I just feel like I jazz sometimes.

Yo, I'm sorry about the video. I just didn't feel like I could do it. No, it's

probably for the best, man. Give the dancers time to heal their foot, you

know? Yeah.

I don't know if Chloe's ready to step in those shoes.

She could have learned the steps. I could just hear her counting.

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four.

Plus, if we had her in the video and things don't work out between you two...

And then I have a very public memento of a bad breakup.

Yeah, public and expensive.

Yeah.

We are getting a lot of requests for you and Lauren to interview together, man.

Oh, that'll be good. I mean, she might faint, but it'll make for good TV.

And Lily Park has called like 47 times about this.

Yeah, don't go with her.

All right.

I just thought since you and Chloe did the whole proposal announcement with her

that you might have changed your feelings.

No, I just, I don't trust her.

Trust who? Lily or... Lily.

All right? I trust Chloe wholeheartedly.

Eddie.

Jake!

You have something to say?

Say it. Say it. I know what's going on. I know you do. All right? I pay you to

know what's going on.

So I guess you guys sorted out all the difficulties?

Uh... If you must know, yes, okay? She misled me on a couple of things, but,

you know, we're past that. Well, great.

Now, have you told that to Papa Max yet?

He and I have some things to work out. I know. He called me like three times this

morning wondering where you were.

Papa Max needs a better hobby than to worry about Eddie Duran.

I mean, he could always try golf.

Ah, speaking of, hey, Papi.

I wonder if he's calling to invite me to play 18 today.

Where were we?

Hey, it's Eddie. Leave a message.

Eddie, call me back, please.

You ever had a situation where you know you're doing the right thing?

No.

I wasn't finished.

But I never know if I'm doing the right thing.

How can you be certain?

It's a gut thing. I don't know.

That's not knowing, is it?

That's a feeling.

Why do I talk to you?

Because I'm the only one here.

If you want a different answer, hire more staff.

Yeah, maybe I should hire different staff.

You can't.

Fire me. Why not?

Because.

I know how to fix the blender.

I'm sure whatever you're doing with Eddie is the right thing.

Yeah? How do you know?

I don't.

I feel it.

You're a good person.

If you believe you're doing the right thing, you're doing the right thing.

Just keep doing that.

Is that bartending enough for you?

Mom, we got a plane waiting for us. How much longer?

Almost ready. You're the one who was late picking us up.

Yeah, I didn't know how long it was going to take to sign the contracts.

How'd it go with your mom?

Oh, great. It's coming along smoothly. We should have things cleared up in no

time. Probably tomorrow.

Really?

Years of pain wiped away in a day and a half?

How long should it take?

It takes as long as it takes.

I don't think it can be rushed.

But apparently I can.

How do I look?

Ah, breathtaking.

I must have overshot. I was going for fresh face pretty.

You are that too.

Let's go.

I can't imagine it's an easy thing for you right now.

I'm really proud of you for trying.

Eddie, I've been putting on my own makeup for years. I'm serious, Chloe.

It means a lot to me that you give this a shot.

She's making this difficult, but if it's what you want, then... It is what I

want. All right?

Then I think if you really commit to making a connection with your mom, which

you have all these reasons to hate,

it shows what sort of person you are.

If I strangle her, does that show what kind of person I am? Please don't do

that.

Oh.

Um, great.

Last minute change of plans.

Are we not meeting with Osborne Silver?

No, no, no, we are. Just not in San Diego.

He's coming back up here, so we're going to meet him in his office.

What kind of person does that?

Does what?

Changes, locations on a whim.

Yeah, I'll be in San Diego, now L.A., now New York, now Moscow.

The kind of person who doesn't care if he annoys everyone because he has so

much money. Well, I am annoyed because we charted a plane.

Babe, can you please not let your annoyance show in the meeting?

This is really important for us.

For you.

Okay? I'm doing this for you.

But we're in this together, right?

We're in everything together.

Ah, Tyler, what you doing here?

You were so quick to leave my place, you left these.

Thanks, but I really don't think she should be here.

Don't worry, Eddie's not going to show up. He's allergic to low rent.

Tyler, you know what? You really don't have to compete with Eddie. You're just

fine the way you are. I knew it.

You're on my side. You see right through Eddie. Chloe doesn't love him.

There are no sides.

Then how do you know who wins?

You know, I do agree with you about one thing, though.

I'm not sure Chloe loves Eddie.

I told you, he's bad news.

No, she's using him. She's pretending to make amends with me just to keep him

happy. It's like some kind of game to her.

She told you that?

I don't need her to tell me that. I can see it.

And because you know I'm the only one she'll ever really love.

You know that, Jackie. That's why I need your help to keep Chloe away from Eddie.

I'm the man for Chloe, but I can't get her without your help.

I never should have opened the door for you.

I am here for my daughter, not for you.

Yeah, but helping her does help me because I want what's best for her.

But what you think is best for her and what is best for her ain't even in the

same boat, Tyler.

All right, well, maybe I'll just stick around for a while and wait for her and

Wonder Boy to show up, and then we'll see what's best for Chloe Carter.

They have room service here?

Yes!

Eddie Duran.

Welcome.

Oz born silver, but you can call me Oz.

Oz, like the great and powerful.

Yes, that's what they say.

You must be Chloe. That's me.

Hi. Hi.

Thank you both for coming.

I'm sorry for the last minute change of plans.

It was a surprise. We charted a plan and everything.

Well, send the bill to me.

I hate to see people waste money. Mea culpa.

Please, sit down.

Would you like something to drink?

Espresso? Sparkling water?

Bellini, maybe?

I'm good.

Thanks, Chloe.

I'm good, thanks.

Connor, water's all around.

Well, we should be apologizing to you for the mix-up last week. We were

supposed to fly down and come see you, but then things got kind of crazy.

I understand.

But Eddie was worried that he might have upset you, or maybe made you think that

he wasn't interested in meeting you, but...

Didn't cross my mind. Things happen, usually for a cosmic reason, so I don't

let it bother me.

Do you meditate?

Sometimes. You know, I never found the time.

Saved my life.

I have this mantra, there's no place like home.

Gets me in this little space in my head where everything makes sense.

I go there, I find peace.

Mr. Silver is a very peaceful man.

And with peace come solutions.

I can see how that would be the case. Can't you, Eddie?

Yeah, sure.

Is that for what I think it's for?

Oh, if you mean for canyoneering, yes, it is.

You ever tried it? No, never.

What's it like?

Amazing.

See, what happened is I went and saw that movie last year where the guy's

trapped in the canyon for like 100 hours.

Great. I think I'm going to try it.

Crazy, huh?

Kind of. I'm always doing crazy things that I see in movies.

It's the effect they have on me.

They dare me to do things I wouldn't normally do.

Well, the good ones, at least.

Well, only watch the good ones.

Hell, I only make good ones. Right, Connor?

Only the best.

You and me, Eddie, we're going to make a great one.

Are we?

Well, if I can convince you to work with me.

Which I think I can do.

Ready to talk business?

Make some magic?

This is Lauren.

This is Kelly from Jake's office. Did I catch you at a good time? I'm actually

in between classes, but Mr. Carlson's always late for psych, so yeah, I got

some extra time. I forgot that you're still in high school.

For a few more months.

Right. Anyway, I'm calling to let you know that the video has been postponed.

Postponed for real? Or are you just telling me that so that I don't show up?

Was I really that bad? I tried really hard.

You were fine. No, it's for real postponed. Daddy has some work outside

of town today. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks. Any idea when it'll happen? Probably in a couple of days.

But I was hoping, since you were planning to be at the video shoot today,

that we can maybe meet and talk about some things.

Some things?

Musical things, business things, maybe even some girl talk.

What do you say? You got time for a sister?

We're kindred spirits.

Destined to work together.

I could tell when I watched you perform that you're just like me.

A rebel.

You saw my show?

I saw it on video.

It's the next best thing.

When I watched it, I knew.

I knew!

You were just the guy I needed.

For what exactly?

Mr. Silver has something very exciting in mind for you. Connor, I got this.

I have something very exciting in mind for you.

Something iconic.

Something transcendent. Oh, that sounds exciting.

Sounds kind of heavy.

When I say iconic and transcendent, I mean in the most lighthearted, musical,

family-friendly kind of way.

Oh.

have exactly what I need for the lead role.

Charisma, sex appeal, powerhouse voice, and you're innocent and tough at the

same time, which is key.

That's Eddie to a T.

So, tell me, what is this light-hearted, music-filled, tough-but-innocent project

about? I am going to recreate the greatest musical of all time for a new

generation.

Wicked? American idiot?

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Bigger.

Better.

What's bigger than American idiot?

Grease.

I don't think I've ever seen that one.

Are you kidding me? Nope.

Never, Chloe.

I've heard of it. It's John Travolta, right?

Yeah, it's John.

You've never seen Grease?

Are you joking?

You know what?

This is a good thing.

This is great.

This is great!

Is it? Yeah.

You're going to get to experience it for the first time.

Just like I did.

I've seen the movie so many times, I know every single line.

March 16th, 1982.

That's the first time I saw it. So it's an 80s movie. That's cool.

No, no. 70s movie. It's about the 50s. I saw it on a re-release.

I don't think I'm right for a musical set in the 50s. That's right, Eddie.

You're not.

But I'm recreating it for the now.

What do we call the now? The tens? The teens?

The tens.

Really? I like the teens better. We're going to make a mega blockbuster hit for

the teens.

That doesn't sound right. Sounds like it's for kids.

It is for kids.

Okay, maybe that will work. All right, make a note.

Okay, what's this mega hit about?

There's this guy.

Kind of a bad boy, but he falls in love.

You know what?

I'm not gonna do it. I'm not gonna tell you what it's about.

Why not?

Because I want you to experience it for yourself.

Connor, get him the DVDs, Broadway, the film, bootleg, whatever we have.

You gotta just watch it, take it in.

It'll change your life. It changed my life.

Made me want to become a producer.

I guess you could say it made me the person that I am today.

I've just been waiting 30 years to repay the favor, which now I can do.

With you, Eddie.

And Chloe.

Um... Sorry?

If I decide this is a good idea, then I do it with Chloe.

Or I don't do it at all.

Is that a problem?

Problem? I don't believe in problems.

I believe in solutions.

So tell me, Chloe.

You have any talent besides being a very beautiful model?

I'd sure like to think so. Yes, she has more than you could ever imagine. She

just needs a break.

Well then, Chloe, this is your lucky day.

I don't understand how you could say I'm not the man for Chloe.

Back in Fresno when we were kids, you always thought that her and I would end

up together.

Yeah, when you were kids.

I just thought it was cute that Cynthia had a thing for a son of a preacher man.

You don't like that song?

He was a pastor, not a preacher man. Whatever.

It was still cute.

You know, your daddy was real good to me.

He was such a charming man.

Your mother, on the other hand, that was a whole other story.

You know, to this day, every time I see her in town, she gives me that stink

eye. Well, don't take it personal, Jackie.

It's like she's judging me.

That's what she does. She does it to everyone.

You know, you used to think you were pretty.

Tease something back then.

Yeah, well, I got news for you, Jackie. I still do.

Yeah, but back then you thought that you would be playing for the Lakers by now.

And that didn't quite work out because you didn't make the varsity.

Coach Murphy had it in for me.

What I'm trying to say is that was a long time ago. I mean, things have

changed. So you can't just keep on holding on to something that I said

about you and Chloe over ten years ago.

Well, some things that happen to you when you're a kid, they stick with you.

And they're pure and they're simple.

And you gotta hold on to him.

You're just a kid, Ty.

And, you know, you've got nothing to offer her.

And trust me, she is a girl that needs to be offered something. I may have

nothing now, but I will soon.

I just... I just need a break.

Every time I book a gig, something bad happens.

Either the director is stone-cold tripping, or the prop guy thinks I...

You are a child.

Okay? Everybody's against you. Coach Murphy in Fresno. I can't help it if

people are intimidated by me or if they're jealous or if they're trying to

bring me down. No one is jealous of you.

Eddie is. No, he's not. Yes, he is. Tyler, shut up.

Shut up.

Just grow up.

Okay? Look, I know my life is a mess, but I also know whose responsibility it

is. And much as I hate to admit it, it's me.

Don't say that, Jackie. It's not your fault. It is me.

It is my fault, Bea. And you know why?

I know it because I am a grown-up woman.

I don't know what it is. Maybe it's this town that's changed, but you're not good

for Chloe.

I am.

No.

You two are not good for each other anymore.

You're toxic.

I could change.

Tyler, honey, you have got to change.

I never promised you anything.

Well, the word promise wasn't used, but promises were made.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Like us going to Catalina Island together.

Well, first of all, you said the ferry ride makes you sick.

Secondly, it's not going to happen. We had a couple of dinners. That's it.

We had six dinners. Who cares?

There was no connection.

What about the other night on your desk?

We were very connected.

Ellie.

Do you remember?

Yeah, it was wrong.

We shouldn't have done it. I wasn't in the right state of mind. It was a

strange week.

So what are you saying? I took advantage of you? No.

I'm just saying I shouldn't have done it. That it was wrong. I have no

feelings for you. No feelings at all?

Not the kind you want.

But you have them for Nora?

That's not your concern.

It is my concern.

You walk around here and you flaunt your affection for her in front of my face?

Well, I'm sorry you feel that way.

But there's nothing to be done. Yeah, there's something to be done. You are

going to end it with her.

You're being unreasonable.

No, you know what?

I'm finally really being reasonable.

And you are going to end it, my dear employer.

Or I will make you very, very sorry.

I guarantee it.

Phil, what are you doing? You have no phone now. Whatever, I'll get another

one. I'll buy ten more of them. Smash them all up the table.

Why are you so animal mad?

I saw you holding hands.

with another guy. That was like three hours ago. I don't know why you're still

so deranged. I explained it.

Maybe your explanation makes as much sense to me as trigonometry does to you.

Okay, I know it was stupid.

I saw Lauren talking to some guy and she was all googly-eyed, so I thought I

could get under her skin if I flirted with him. Under her skin?

What's his name?

Cameron, I think. I don't... It's just some cute guy she liked. Cute? Who

thinks he's cute? I'm gonna... I'm gonna stomp this guy!

I've never seen you so worked up. You're like a rabbit dog.

Rabbit? Dog?

Yeah, a dog with rabies. Rabid.

Rabid dog.

Whatevs. You know, Phil, since the hotel, I've just felt so close to you.

I know. I felt close to you, too. That's why I want to smack the guy around a

little bit. I don't know about that, but I know that I get so hot when you're a

bad boy.

I am a bad, bad boy.

When do I get to see you in action for real, bad boy?

You know, a job like a crime?

I got it.

When do you want to see the action?

As soon as I can.

Tonight.

You are a bad boy.

Is this about the contest?

Did I not really win? Is that what this is about?

Oh, we're going to have to do something about that self-confidence. No, it's not

about the contest. You are still the winner.

Okay, good.

Sorry, it's just some kids from school were saying that it was rigged, and I

was like, why would it be rigged? I'm just a nobody from Tarzana. That doesn't

make any sense.

No, that doesn't make sense.

You know, when I was in high school, there were all these adults and all

these jealous blabbermouths.

It's nice to see some things never change.

So, what is this about? I mean, was Melissa too loud at rehearsal?

I mean, she gets like that sometimes. No, it's not that. Don't worry.

Lauren, have you ever thought about music as a long-term career?

That's all I've been able to think about.

I mean, I got into my dream school, but I was thinking of taking a year off and

just focusing on songwriting. Because you can have a career in music if you

really want to.

Really? Well, it's a long shot to become a big star like Eddie. We have to do a

lot of work. You know, for instance, that stage fright, we have to work on

it. No one's going to hear your voice if you're hyperventilating. No, you're

right, I know.

But that's okay, because that comes with confidence.

And where does confidence come from?

Total unawareness of the world around you.

I was going to say from hard work, but you know what? You do. You need that.

Hard work. Okay. Should I be writing this down?

Yeah. You know what? Maybe that's not a bad idea, you looking at this as a

lesson. You know, because I want to be your mentor. I want to show you the

ropes.

Wow. That would be awesome.

Right now is such a good time to be a young female singer-songwriter. We can

ride that Taylor Swift from the San Fernando Valley thing all the way to the

promised land.

I want to manage your career.

What? Are you okay?

Never had a manager before?

No. I mean, Gina's my shift manager, but I feel like maybe that's different.

Yeah, a little.

Okay, so Eddie and Jake are cool with this?

Yeah, they signed on board this morning. Just, you know, Jake will be hands-off

because all his hands are on Eddie.

Right, he only has so many hands.

So if we do this, it's going to be a lot of hard work.

Yeah, you said that.

So what do you say?

Am I your manager?

Thanks for coming. I appreciate the help.

Actually, you were the first person I thought of, you know, to help me with

the logistics of this place.

Oh, I'm glad I can help.

Assisting your club is my pro bono work for the month.

I don't know if I'm just, you know, so set on my old ways, but planning a

modern club and, you know, I just don't get it. I don't know how to do it.

Remember what we talked about.

Promotion is 80% social media these days. I get it. Twitter and the Facebook

and the Pinstagram and the... No, Pinterest.

That one.

Yep, yep.

Yep. Yeah. Well, I understand maybe nothing.

I don't understand it.

Well, thank you anyway.

It's fine.

It was very nice to see you.

Same.

Everything will work out.

I get the feeling that you're really worried, but starting a new club takes

time.

Yeah, no, I have other things on my mind, too. Eddie and I had a big falling

out and a huge argument, and I haven't spoken to him ever since, so... Would

you like some more free advice?

It's my favorite kind.

When I said everything will work out, I wasn't just talking about the club.

Eddie will come around. Just give him some time.

Yeah. He's an adult. He knows you're the only dad he has.

And I would guess that he knows how important that is.

Since Katie... Yeah, well, Katie would know exactly how to set him straight.

I think he's about to make the biggest mistake.

What, Chloe?

Yeah.

I don't trust her. I... I hired a private investigator.

Oh, Max. I know.

I know, but you know, this is a big deal. There's a million dollars at stake

here, and Eddie is about to make a huge mistake.

Millions? Eddie's millions? He'll be smart about it.

It doesn't mean I have to stop caring.

He's very lucky to have you on his side.

And he'll realize that.

Maybe not today or tomorrow, but he'll come around. Hey,

I just had a great idea.

I'd love to have dinner with you.

Okay, so I will send all the paperwork to your mother so that she can look it

over. Okay, this is going to be so much fun. And a lot of hard work. Right.

Hey, when you're my manager, can you find out who this is?

What is this?

Some random admirer.

I mean, he or she sends me random texts every once in a while.

I mean, it's been weeks and I still have no idea who this person is. Do we need

to notify the police?

No, it's nothing like that. It's just... Hey, look.

Now that you've tasted success, be sure you know who your friends are.

It's like a fortune cookie in a convenient text form.

Okay. All right. Just let me know if it gets weird.

Okay.

Is this what a manager does?

No, this is what your manager does.

All right, now call me if you need anything.

Oh, and remember, I get 10% of those tips.

I know who your friends are.

Can you believe it? We are going to do a blockbuster movie together.

No, I don't believe it.

What? Osborn said that... I said a lot of things, right? They always make it

sound like it's going to happen. Why are you raining on this parade? That's not

like you. I'm not. I'm just being realistic about the movie business.

I don't even think this is about movies.

You're still mad about the stuff with my mom.

Don't forget about the stuff with Tyler.

That's not fair.

I thought we moved past that.

Well, I'd be lying if I said I forgot about it, and I don't want to lie.

Look, I told you everything, and I told you why I did what I did.

And now I'm trying to patch things up with my mom because you want me to. She

did some terrible things to me as a kid.

But it's important to you that we move on and get along, so I'm trying.

I wish I had said so much to my mom, and now I can't.

Well, maybe if everything goes right with my mom, and after we get married,

you'll have another mom.

Yeah, I'd like that.

You know,

Maybe we should all go out to dinner tonight.

It'll be easier to break the ice if there's a party of three.

I don't know. She's probably tired.

From what?

I don't know, but do we have to go to dinner with her?

Yes, come on. It'll be fun.

I want to spend time with her and get to know her, too.

We got two more.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. He's up on the hooch, man.

I'm not even close to drunk. No, not because you're not liquored up, because

I'm buying. It's 20 bucks a shot here.

Please.

Hola.

Oh, they let anyone in this place.

You ever get that meeting with Jake? No, and it's too bad because I booked a

pilot the next day. I'm just celebrating with my associate Smith right here.

Well, congratulations.

Thank you.

Can we buy you two some drinks?

And we were just saying how we can't afford the martinis in this place.

We're so lucky to run into a couple of big shooters like you.

So Jake lets you go bar hopping alone with your hot friend. Yeah, I'm Kelly's

wingman.

Well, if you were my wife, which is not out of the realm of possibilities, I

would never let you out of my sight. See, now that is the exact attitude that

keeps our impending nuptials out of the realm of possibility, Tyler.

You remember my name.

Hey, Max.

Decide to step into a real bar?

Hey.

Hey, Eddie.

What are you wearing?

What's wrong with this?

We're going to dinner, not Cinderella's ball.

Well, it's all I got.

It's either this or the pair of jeans I've been wearing for the past few days.

I think it looks great, Jackie. It's perfect for dinner.

Thank you, Eddie.

You're welcome.

Now, Jackie, listen. I really wish that you would let us put you in a different

hotel. There's plenty of places where you'd be comfortable and safe.

It's not a problem, really.

No, no, no, no, no. That place is starting to feel like home.

Chloe can vouch that it's not too different from my home.

Yeah, I'll vouch for that.

All right.

So... You need a place that makes you feel at home, huh?

Yeah, it's a matter of comfort, you know what I'm saying?

Oh, yeah, no, I totally get it.

I understand, I'm the same way.

And you should be at a place that makes you feel at home.

You thinking what I'm thinking?

Ah, yeah, I see what you want to do.

She should move in with you, right?

Oh, I don't know.

Yeah.

Perfect.

I think it'll be great, and she'll be comfortable because she's close to you.

It'll be a great way for you two to reconnect.

Let's make this happen.

My place isn't big enough.

It's absolutely big enough.

Come on, you don't take up that much room. What do you think, Jackie?

I think it's a good idea, Eddie.

Perfect.

All right, that's great. Then we'll do it tonight, after dinner. Oh, you know

what? I need some time to get some things in order, so maybe tomorrow.

Are you ready to go?

Yeah. Yeah. Let's go. Yeah.

I'm starving.

Do you think they have lasagna at this place?

Everything looks so good. I can't decide.

Max, what's wrong?

This guy at the bar, he's a jerk.

Chloe's ex-boyfriend.

I got it. I got it.

One second, Adam.

You're not Adam.

Disappointed?

Can't say that I am.

You wanted to go pick up Melissa, so I figured I'd come over here.

Wanted some time alone, I guess.

You wanted time alone with me?

No, he, Adam, wanted time alone with Melissa. I don't want to spend time

alone with you.

I mean, that's not my intention. I don't mind being alone with you.

It's tolerable?

It's pretty good, actually.

In the past, anyway. So far, it's kind of a disaster.

Nowhere to go but up.

Hold on.

Here.

I'll drive.

It could be great. We could

be on a poster together.

You're making the poster already?

Let's just wait and see what they send over.

Good evening, Mr. Grant.

Usual table?

Actually, I want something quiet away from the bar for three of us.

Here's Tracy and Tyler.

What is he doing?

Let's go somewhere else. We don't want any trouble.

Hey, look, that's Tyler.

No, no, no. This is my favorite restaurant.

You can go to another bar and look for Prey.

Eduardo, how was the meeting?

Do we have a movie deal or what? Jake, I'm at room where you need to get down

here quick.