Even in Dreams (2021) Movie Script
1
We had it all together
You and me the world together
And nothing lasts forever
Nothing's the same
Everything's changed
and it's not fair
No matter what I do
I can't get to you out there
But in my dreams
It's not all black and white
Where night is day
and day is night
Up is down
And wrong is right
And everything's all right
Yeah everything's all right
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
If you can't see at all
Don't be afraid to fall
Cause you were meant to fly
We were meant to fly
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
Cause I already know
Be afraid to fall
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
Sam you okay?
Yeah, no, I'm good, I'm fine.
Yeah, that was convincing.
I've been thinking
about this dream
I was having last night, and...
Wow, yeah, we're doing this.
Like we're in Nashville breaking
into the music industry.
I mean, can we even
do this without Amber?
Maybe she's closer
than we think.
Mm, maybe.
Nashville.
Nashville.
Hey, and we already do
have an agent, so.
We do.
Nashville, we're coming for you!
Make yourselves comfortable.
Well, I guess, there's
no way to sugarcoat this.
On second thought,
maybe there is,
go ahead, help yourself.
Now, guys, I really enjoyed
your performance
back in Colorado, but...
I've been offered
an amazing opportunity in L.A.
So, what does that mean
for the rest of us?
Bless your heart
I'm relocating
to Los Angeles.
I meant to call,
but I've just been
so busy, sorry.
Okay, so translation,
you won't be able to help us.
What, are you serious?
You're great, it's just...
Just save it, just whatever.
Cool, so that's just it then.
I'm sorry Sam, I really am.
It's this industry
it never stops.
You can keep the cookie jar
if you'd like.
No, thanks, I'm good.
Thanks.
I'm sorry y'all
had to drive so far.
Best of luck to ya!
Oh.
Mm, a spoonful of sugar
I guess, mm.
Sam I wasn't planning
on going alone.
You mean, you'll take me?
We're gonna go to Nashville?
Really?
Tell me that
doesn't sound amazing!
No, it does sound amazing!
Us packing our bags.
Here you guys go
Y'all doing all right still?
Yeah, it's great, thanks.
All righty.
Do you think we made
a mistake in coming here?
No, I don't think
we made a mistake.
I mean, listen,
the agent is a setback,
but I mean, we had a reason
for coming out here.
What Amber would have wanted
and we should finish
what she started.
For her and for us.
She really would've loved
it out here, wouldn't she?
Yeah, she practically
would've kissed
the ground here.
Oh, maybe you're right.
So, tell me about
this dream you had.
It was weird because
it was so real,
and Amber was there,
and she's up on stage,
and she's singing this song.
And I kid you not,
it was legitimately really good.
It was incredible. It was legit.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
No, no, no, hold on.
No way.
Is that...
Dude! Dude, what?
That's the same song
from my dream,
how did you know?
I had the same dream.
Are you serious?
It's crazy, right?
Yeah. That's so weird.
Do you have the lyrics?
Yeah, no, no, no, of course.
I mean, I wrote these down
as soon as I could.
We have to tell the band!
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
That was so beautiful.
Okay, great,
so we have a new song,
but we still don't have an agent
That's technicality.
Mm, technically,
we still have no agent.
So, what's the point?
The point is,
guys, we're Epic Chance.
We're a band.
We're gonna make music, okay?
Whether or not we have an agent.
See, that's easy for you to say
because after that
buzz kill of a meeting,
I've been stuck with Tweedledee
and Tweedledum over here.
Hey!
Okay, I'm just gonna be real.
This song is about a dream.
It's about a literal dream.
Mm, and Amber was there, okay?
And Tristan was there
and you were,
and you were there!
And you were there,
and you were there,
and you were there.
And you were there,
and you were there,
and you were there...
You get a car, you get a car.
Sorry, this is starting...
This is starting to sound
real Wizard of Ozzy.
Just forget it,
they're not gonna understand.
Hey, no, no, no, no,
it's not that, it's just
we have to be realistic.
Dorothy woke up
maybe we should too.
Well, one way or another,
we're going to perform this song
You can decide
to be there, or not.
Sam.
Hey.
What is this?
It's an apology.
I'm super sorry for yesterday.
I was being pretty lame,
a dingus.
Maybe-
- Oh!
It's the agent.
Whoa.
Hello?
Sam,
It's Chelsea from the agency.
Hi, how are you?
It's good to hear from you.
Good. Listen, I've got
a friend who's a manager
in town, she's
incredible too, top notch.
Been in the industry for years.
Really? I mean
that's great, that's...
Number, number.
Do you...
Could we get her number?
Bless your heart,
I can't give that to you.
She don't take cold calls.
Okay, is there
some way we could
get a hold of her?
It just so happens,
if you and Tristan
are free tonight,
I know where she'll be.
One two three four
Here we are
with a little more work
I need a change again
Not always but always for you
Someone new
Someone new
Someone new
Just for you
Here we are
Wait this
this looks so familiar.
Not always but always for you
This is just like the dream.
Yes.
That's where I recognize it from
Tristan, I don't know,
I feel like this is a sign.
Is that crazy?
Is that crazy?
This is crazy.
This is... Mm.
Sam.
This is gonna work.
All right
all right, guys.
Ladies, you're gonna
love this one.
Help me welcome
to the stage, Adam Kenton.
Thanks.
Two weeks lost in sight
Saying she was fine
Forcing a smile she hides
But she's just buying time
As she paces the floor
She's stuck in a rut
Wants to give up
The voices she hears say
That she knows deep inside
Just open the door
Breathe in breathe out
Show me what you're all about
I think that's her.
Okay.
When life gets you down
Let's go. It spins you around
Excuse me, sorry.
But honey don't go
quitting your daydream
Things will be fine
You'll see in time
Baby don't go
quitting your daydream
Wow!
He's really good.
I've been following
him for a while.
Definitely has the it factor.
Yes, totally, totally does.
No one lives your
dreams like you do
We actually, we sing too.
Most people around here do.
Life is a journey
You just gotta ride
Look, we heard you were one
of the best managers around.
We'd really like a shot.
Arms open wide
Okay, catch me after the show,
but be prepared
to sing me something.
Breathe in breathe out
Show me what you're all about
Okay, so what are we singing?
I don't know.
It's obvious.
- Yes.
- We have to sing
Amber's song.
Ooh, okay.
Oh, my, no, no, no, no.
I can't do that, I can't do that
You'll be fine.
I don't know what I'm doing.
Sam, trust me.
Okay, let's give it up
for the Methodical Lobsters.
Just are lobsters.
Lobster sounds various...
Okay, one, two, three, break.
We are the Methodical Lobsters-
- And this is the song we wrote
when we were all clinically
depressed during quarantine.
One, two, three, four!
Not those jerks.
Battles in the ocean
- Boo!
- Get off!
Talentless crabs!
Oh, my! Whoa, whoa!
Hey, okay, okay like chill.
Come on,
hold on.
Freaking ingrates.
Rubbish, get off the stage!
Okay, who brought
the kid from Les Mis?
Boo! You guys suck!
Are you just walking
around with
bags of baby carrots?
Stop.
You guys are a joke!
What is happening?
Oh, you guys are trash!
Bartender guy,
Are you just passing
out cups of salad
to throw at me?
Look, I know they were
kind of horrible to us,
really horrible, but
I kind of feel bad for them.
Really?
I dunno
after everything they put
us through back home.
Freaking buckets
to entertain you!
- Get off the stage!
- Yeah!
Grandma?
We literally drove
here in your Prius.
Grandma, can we stay?
Grab the Prius, all right?
Ow! I landed on my wallet.
Wow!
That was
weird.
You're good, kid, real good.
Thanks.
I'll just cut to the chase.
You got a manager?
No, just kind of-
- Send me your stuff.
Superior Management, Adam.
Debra.
Great, sounds like a plan.
Can't wait.
Isn't he great?
I'm gonna sign him.
What?
Um, you...
You wanted to...
You asked us to come sing
for you afterwards.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Sorry, okay, go on.
Go ahead, go!
Oh.
- Yeah.
- Here's...
Oh.
We had it all together
You and me the world
Together
Okay, I'm gonna
stop you right there.
You may have potential. It's
just, it's really hard for me
to tell without your
whole band behind you.
So, I'm going to need a demo.
A demo?
Get your band,
go into the studio.
Knock it out
and send it to me.
There.
Hi there. Do y'all
have an appointment today?
Yes, we are Epic Chance
for the 3:00 PM slot.
Dude
thanks again, man.
This album is gonna be sick.
Oh.
Oh, we found the sweet spot.
This is gonna be great.
Oh, yeah.
That sounded amazing.
Oh, thanks
I'm glad you liked it.
I mean,
you look so familiar to me.
Dude!
Dude, it's Nathan Osmond.
Yo.
It's...
I love, love, love your work.
Oh, thanks so much.
You're Nathan Osmond,
the country singer,
like the Nathan Osmond.
Well, a little bit country,
a little bit rock and roll.
No?
You guys are a little too young
for that reference, I guess.
Little bit.
Well, anyways, I'm a huge fan
and my sister was too.
Was? Uh-oh, what'd I do?
No, it's not like that.
It's just
she's no longer with us.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I didn't know.
It was nice to meet you.
And I'm Sam.
I'm a singer as well.
- Oh.
- And this
is my band, Epic Chance.
Tristan.
Right on, are you guys
gonna record here?
That's the plan, yeah.
Ey, cool.
Speaking of which,
we've got y'all set up.
Here, come on.
Sweet, thanks.
Hey, nice to meet ya.
Great to meet ya, thanks.
Have fun, dude.
You'll love it.
Thanks.
Awesome.
Normally, I don't do this,
but you guys seem really cool.
Feel free to reach
out to me if you have
any questions, or anything
about this crazy biz,
I'd love to help.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, of course.
I should probably get going.
Go do what you need to do.
Go make a killer track.
Thanks.
Oh, and Sam,
the ones we love
never really leave us.
Ooh, and that is it.
Oh, sick song by the way.
Thank you! My sister wrote it.
Hey, talent runs in the family.
Well, we'll pack up
and get out of your hair.
No, no, no.
Take your time.
Thanks.
Oh, and welcome to Nashville.
Well we are going to the van
and don't you guys go
making out or anything.
- Wow!
- Oh, the lovebirds.
Stop! Go away.
Y'all are crazy.
Yeah.
They're crazy. That'd be weird.
You okay?
It just all seems
really fresh sometimes.
I was in love with your sister
and I still am.
I don't know.
I think the whole grieving
process
is just a...
It's really confusing to me.
Yeah. Yeah, I totally get that.
Believe me.
But you know you've helped
me through a lot of it.
Do you think she's happy?
I mean,
she is showing up
in our dreams singing so.
I think saying she's happy
is a pretty safe bet.
Yeah.
I mean, you know
what else is a safe bet?
This song.
Cause nothings as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
You know its true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
Well.
Well?
Who wrote it?
My sister.
Or, well, sort of.
Well, let's hope she can
sort of write another one.
Wait, so are you saying
that you're si...
Yes, honey, I'm signing you.
Yeah, I'm signing all of you.
We're signed!
All right, yeah,
sign the last page.
Let's get this ball rolling.
Wait wait, wait, hold on.
Maybe we should read it first.
Yo, this thing is
like 30 pages long.
You know, this is very,
very standard stuff, guys.
I just think
Well, I'm sure it is,
it would be better-
- Look, we need all the time
we can get.
Look, you know
I've got like 1,000
much more
established artists wanting
to work with me right now.
So, if you don't wanna do this,
if you don't wanna work
with me, really, that's fine.
I mean, it's probably
too big of a risk for me.
No, no, no, no, no,
we wanna work with you.
Okay, well, then you can see
I'm a very busy woman,
I don't like to waste time.
Look, can you at least give us
a Readers Digest version
of this contract?
Oh, sure, sure,
it's very simple.
Okay, I represent you as a band
for a period of five years.
I open all the doors,
concerts, PR,
radio play, everything.
You guys, you guys just have
to bring your A game.
I charge standard
15%, very standard.
Well, I think that sounds fair
Cause it is, doll.
All the other managers in this t
charge 20%, and
none of them work
as hard as I do.
I have your backs. Trust me.
Do you have a pen?
Okay.
- Yes!
- To getting signed.
Okay.
To getting signed!
Okay, wait, wait, to Amber.
- To Amber.
- To Amber.
- To Amber.
- Yeah!
- To Amber.
- To Amber!
Yeah, Amber!
Hey, you're missing out
on the party going on.
Did you guys
actually read this?
Mm, yeah, no.
Technically no, but it's fine,
cause we went
through all the terms
and talked about the
details, and everything.
Okay, well did they
go over the 15%
collection of royalties?
Yes.
15%?
Mm-hmm.
From each of you.
Yeah.
What?
I mean, she just said
that it was like 15%.
Okay, well did she clarify?
So, did she clarify
of what total gross,
net of each song, each concert,
and each album,
and who owns what?
No, I mean, she didn't really
go over the details.
No, but I don't know,
I think that's fine.
It's fine, it's gonna be okay,
because I dunno,
she's highly recommended,
and I don't know.
I'm sure all of this
is just standard, so.
Do me a favor,
make a copy of this,
I'll send it over to my dad.
He knows the industry
just in case.
Okay. Okay, I'll do that.
Thanks.
Shoot.
Amber?
Is that you?
Of course it's me, silly!
You expecting anyone else?
I miss you so much.
You have no idea.
So, tell me everything.
How's Nashville?
It's different.
It's a whole new world.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Well, what do you think,
worth it?
I feel like
it's too early to tell,
but I have a good feeling.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, me too.
Even In Dreams.
It worked.
What worked?
Hey, so I took the liberty
of making a copy
and sent it over to my dad.
- Thank you. Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.
I'll let you know what he says.
Hopefully I was just
thinking too much into it.
Okay, hey
what do you think of this?
Dr. Shawls.
Sam, wow, what a surprise.
What are you doing here?
I have a client.
He just moved here.
Uh-huh, in this building?
I opened a temporary office.
Yeah, my mom put you
up to this, didn't she?
Mm?
Yeah.
Neither confirm or deny.
She totally did! Ugh!
I mean, you guys
know you were like,
you're divorced, right?
Like you're not...
You're not my stepdad anymore.
Sorry, we just care about you.
It's really sweet.
It's really sweet that you guys
went through all this trouble,
It was good to see you, Sam.
Take care of yourself.
All right. You too.
I'm just gonna...
I'll see ya. Yeah, okay, bye.
Yup, you too...
I'm so...
Sorry about that.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I saw you at the
concert the other night.
There were the like the
depressed lobster band.
Yeah! Yeah, sorry.
You did, or I'm Sam, by the way.
Adam by the way.
Oh.
You're gonna go see Debra?
Yes, I'm gonna, that's why...
That's why I'm here.
Cool, she's just the
first door on the right.
Okay, cool.
She's kind of a spitfire, but-
- Yeah.
- Cool.
Good to see you again.
Okay, good to
see you again too.
Don't be late.
Okay, I won't.
I'm going, I'm rushing,
okay, bye.
Bye.
Oh.
Hi, you wanted to see me?
Yes, yes, hang on one second,
I'm just gonna...
Oh, aren't those great?
I'm always amazed at
how photogenic I am.
All right, then let's go.
- Go, where?
- See my friend,
Giovanni Coloroni!
I'm sorry, I don't...
I don't know who that is.
You're worse off
than I thought.
Come on, go, go. Get out, go.
The fashion industry, again?
What?
Girl, image is everything.
He changed the
entire fashion industry
and after his 99 line,
the New York scene
started to notice,
fashion mags, runways,
you get me?
Yeah.
Debra, darling!
- Gio, my love
- Uh!
I present you with...
A project.
Ugh, yes, I see.
Debra, you said a project
Oh, we must bring her
to the chair immediately!
- Yes.
- What are we doing?
We're doing what? The chair?
- Ooh!
- No, no, no, no, no, no.
I don't know, I like her-
- I just washed my hair.
Please be careful please.
Do you see how
I feel like this is good.
I feel like we've
got a good amount.
You need so much more work.
Oh!
I have created the Mona Lisa!
Debra!
Oh! Oh! Bravo!
Bravo, Gio.
And next wardrobe.
Margaret! We need options!
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Woo, right here.
Ugh.
No, no!
- No?
- No!
No?
Last season.
Margaret!
This is wrong, all wrong!
I know. I know, I'm sorry.
And I, and I-
- What have I told you
about the line
when it becomes two months old?
I am so sorry, Gio,
I will fix it.
Fix it!
Immediately.
Well, that's what you get
for hiring your cousin.
Here, try this.
And this.
Oh, yes,
I can sell this,
I can sell this.
Definitely sends a message.
I'm sorry, none of
these outfits are me.
Come on,
sit down, sit, sit, sit.
You saw all of those
awards on my desk.
Do you know how
I got all that recognition
from my clients?
I molded them, Sam.
I molded them,
like pieces of clay.
People come to me wanting to get
into the music industry.
Have you seen the top 40?
Have you seen
what they look like?
Appearance is everything.
Talent is only secondary.
So, you're saying you want me
to change my appearance.
I am saying you can be a star,
you will be a star.
You just need to change...
Everything that I am.
I don't write
the rules, kid.
Okay, well, what about
the rest of the band?
Why has this...
You're the face of the band,
they're just in the background,
nobody cares about them.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'm just being really
honest with you,
but if you wanna
help your band succeed,
you could heed my advice.
Which is?
Let me mold you, Sam.
Play the part, be the pop star.
Sam, you have all the tools.
You just need to read the manual
I see you carry this with you,
but you have this all the time.
What is this?
Oh, it's just it's my...
My sister's notebook.
Your sister's?
Yeah.
Why do you have it?
Oh, no, of course, you don't.
You don't know.
My sister passed away recently.
I'm sorry. May I see it?
Is this her?
Yeah.
Mm, very beautiful.
Always smiling.
That's Amber.
So, she wrote these songs
and you're here to finish them.
That's the plan.
Means a lot to you,
doesn't it?
It means everything.
Then trust me, Sam.
I know how to make your dreams,
Amber's dreams,
into a beautiful reality.
Do it for your sister.
Make her proud.
Okay.
I wanna do something for you.
Can I take you shopping?
Oh, not for more
clothes is it?
No, no, no, no, for anything
you want.
Sure, yes,
can I get out of this first?
Yeah.
Okay, ugh.
Monique?
Hey, sorry to wake you.
Do you know where Sam is?
She's not answering her phone.
She didn't tell you?
Tell me what?
This place is legit.
This place is
definitely something.
I haven't seen this since 2003.
That's vintage, it's cool.
Vintage? 2003 is now vintage.
- Yeah.
- Oh, great.
See anything
you like?
Oh, well, I was gonna ask,
how much are the records?
It depends on the record.
Some of our signed
collectables can go
as high as $700.
I'm clearly in
the wrong business.
Hey, fancy seeing you here.
Oh! Oh.
Hey.
Hi! Yeah.
What are you doing here?
I'm just checking
out some guitars,
even though I
already have 12, it's...
- Oh.
- It's like a bad habit,
I always want more.
Yeah, that's...
That is pretty bad.
Oh!
- Whoa!
- What was that?
Oh, now, the T-shirts
over there-
- Now, that was so bad.
That was really, I'm sorry.
You know what else is bad?
What?
Me.
No, I just...
I'm not really good at this.
Not good at flirting?
No. No, I just mean,
like when I'm talking
to new people.
Well, you kind of got
this foreigners charm.
I would say that.
Oh, no, it's just,
it's been quite
the day with Debra.
Yeah, believe me, I get it.
Yeah.
I don't know.
It's just been
really overwhelming.
Well, how about
we just, I don't know,
just wanna get out of here?
I mean, let's ditch her.
I'm sorry, like Debra?
You wanna like right now?
You got anything
else planned today?
Not really, no.
All righty then, let's go.
Okay.
Yeah.
Come on.
Okay.
I think she'll take
care of that soon, so.
See ya, Debra.
No! I'm trying!
What?
Nothing.
You said you
were good at this.
Ooh!
Didn't even try.
They can come and get it.
Yeah. Oh, why does
he keep doing that?
That one's cute.
Sorry, just...
That's all right.
Hey, you hungry?
It's a simple question.
I could eat.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Yeah, cause I'm starving.
Yeah, cool, me too.
Mm, you thirsty?
Yeah, I guess so.
Yeah, oh, there you go.
You said you were...
Ugh!
I picked brunette and blonde -
- Oh!
- Oh, here it is.
Ooh.
Well, let me know if
you need anything else.
- Okay.
- Okay, thank you.
Enjoy, y'all.
Bon appetite!
You speak French?
Nah, not really,
I'm just trying to impress you.
You could always serenade me.
Why would that work?
A little bit?
So, you never
told me your story.
Well, I was born in
a small town in Colorado.
My family,
well, my sister, Amber,
she passed away
not too long ago, yeah.
Things haven't really
been in the same since.
I'm really sorry, Sam.
Sorry I asked.
No, no! It's fine.
I love talking about her.
Really, I do, it's...
She was a huge part of
my life, and she still is.
You really looked up to her
didn't you?
I wouldn't be doing all of this
if it weren't for her.
I mean, I wouldn't even
be here for that matter.
I wanna show you this.
That's her notebook,
it's got her lyrics,
songs, everything.
This is her?
Yeah, that's Amber.
Um...
What?
I've seen her.
Where?
Just here in Nashville,
just a few weeks ago.
That's not really possible.
Maybe I'm mistaken,
but I swear,
I saw a girl that
looked just like her,
just the other day.
I mean, I wish that were true,
but she passed away,
and she never
really made it to Nashville.
I'm sorry, must have
been her doppelganger.
Was she wearing yellow?
I'm sorry?
The girl you saw,
Amber's doppelganger,
was she wearing
yellow by chance?
I can't remember, why?
Just wondering.
I'm still gonna get you back
for that stunt you
pulled at the pond.
No.
This is my humble
abode for the meantime.
I had a lot of fun.
I did too.
I'll move that for you.
It happens a lot.
Gotta little bit of hair right.
Thanks.
Who's that?
What?
It looks like Sam's
got herself a boy toy.
Oh! Sorry.
Yep, I'm gonna...
It's okay.
Guys, I just saw some
guy smackin on Sam.
Oh, snap.
Dude, looks like Sam
found herself a boyfriend.
No, she doesn't.
Yup, look for yourself.
Well...
Goodnight, Sam.
Goodnight, I'll see ya.
Oh!
You all right?
I'm good. No.
Tie your shoes next time, huh?
I will, noted.
Are you locked out?
No, no.
You're locked out.
No. I'm good.
Oh, Tristan, hey.
Goodnight, Sam.
Goodnight.
You really didn't
have to wait up
for me.
Yeah, we didn't,
We were just working on...
Whoa, what were we working on?
Oh, we were working on an album
that our manager is
having us put together.
And you were?
It was one night.
Come on, you were
gone like, all day.
I was gone all day,
I was working
with our manager.
I was working on this stuff.
Band stuff, don't
you think you need
your band mates for that?
Huh, but instead,
you're going out on a date.
Thanks for thinking of us.
No, it's not like...
It's not like that.
Well, what is it?
I wasn't even... No, okay.
What is it?
Whatever, fine. Never mind.
Never mind, never mind,
never mind, never mind.
Hello?
Hey,
I didn't wake you, did I?
No, I've been awake
for a few hours.
Okay, good.
So, I have this new song
that I've been working on,
and I really wanna
show it to you.
I was wondering...
Like avocado toast
Just like you the most
The way you fill me up
Hey, beautiful.
No one's ever called me that b
You're kidding.
Wow.
So, the song.
Yeah.
Yeah, are you gonna
show it to me, or...
Okay, I just have
the chorus down,
but I want you
to be brutally honest.
Oh, yeah, I'll be brutal.
Okay, great.
Okay.
Here we go.
Like avocado toast
I just like you the most
The way you
fill me up just right
Perfect day or night
I just like you the most
And voila, that's all I got.
Are you serenading me?
Okay, all right, no, I-
- Is that what you're doing?
Wow.
You're serenading
me right now?
You wish.
- Wow.
- I'm just kidding, no.
I know that's
what it looks like,
but come here.
I promise,
this was for feedback purposes.
Feedback, okay, so research.
Strictly research.
Yeah,
what are your thoughts?
Well, if you wanna
know honestly,
I loved it.
Really?
It was really good,
yeah, and I'm serious!
Cool.
I mean, I don't really
know how you manage
to make a song
about toast so beautiful.
I was inspired.
I guess.
Ooh! Steamy.
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't
mean to interrupt your-
- No, no, we're good,
cause we were just...
I was just showing her
a new song that I wrote.
Yeah.
What's up?
Well, it so happens
I hooked both of you up
with a photo session
for this afternoon.
A photo shoot, for what?
For what?
Sam, have you learned nothing?
Photos for the album covers,
glam photos for the press.
Oh.
I mean, how glam are we talking?
Don't worry, Giovanni
will take care of you again.
Ooh, more outfits, yay!
I swear, this is
like the third time
we've gone out for new equipment
Yeah,
how are we affording this?
Look, it's not new
so it's cheaper.
Mm, so it's used.
It's previously owned.
I'm sorry, did you
just want me to stand...
Ooh, I'm sorry!
Sam!
Okay, I mean-
- Okay, you got this.
I'm sorry. Ugh, okay.
Do you just want me...
- No, no-
- Like here?
Is that fine?
Like before.
I feel like I'm really
close to you
if you do that.
Oh, okay, hey, boyfriend.
Come here.
Right here, right here.
I didn't say you were
a boyfriend, I'm sorry.
No, no, look in his eyes.
His?
Okay.
Okay.
Hi.
Yeah, see.
Uh, I like that one.
All right, all right. Perfect.
Yeah, see, I knew you had it.
Hold on.
We're on the radio!
Crank it! Crank it!
Yeah! Woo!
Yes!
Yes!
This is amazing, man.
Listen to this.
Dude, dude, dude, dude, dude.
What's up? What's up?
We're on the freaking radio.
Yeah, it's just Sam
should be here.
Hey, you know what?
Maybe she did hear it,
wherever she is.
Yeah, just not the same.
I just got off the
phone with my contact
at 98.9 FM, your song was
on the radio just now.
Are you serious?
Yes, and I booked you
a television appearance.
Your segment airs
tomorrow night live.
Oh, my gosh! Are you serious?
I knew you could do it.
This is gonna be huge
exposure for you, really.
I told you I was brilliant
didn't I?
You did, and thank you.
Woo! Thank you, thank you!
Uh, and we're hugging now.
Oh, okay.
I'm sorry, sorry.
Okay, okay, okay.
Okay.
But I'm gonna bring
in the rest of the band, right?
No, no, remember
what we talked about.
You're the focus here.
Can I bring Tristan?
Who?
Tristan.
Mm?
I mean,
like lead guitarist, Tristan,
he sings..Tristan... Green.
Oh! Oh, I...
Sure, sure, couldn't hurt.
And you Mr, it's time
for your photo session.
I gotta use the bathroom.
I'm sorry, sorry, I'm sorry.
You look great.
Do I smile for these, or...
I don't know.
Straight face, I dunno.
It's Sam!
Hey Sam!
Hola, Sam.
Hi, mom, how are you?
How's Nashville?
Wait, Sam,
explain yourself first.
I got a text from
Tristan about some guy
that you're seeing.
No, no, it's not like...
Mom, no, it's just he's a boy,
it's not like that, it's weird.
Who is this boy?
It's fine, it's not...
We're friends.
Oh, so it's true.
- Mm.
- He's just a singer.
He's fine, anyways,
I really don't have
a ton of time,
but I wanted to call
because I wanted to tell
you some exciting news.
You know what
they say about singers.
What?
I don't know, I was asking you
Hello?
Hello?
Mom?
Yes, si.
We're here.
Yes.
Well, I wanted to call you
cause I wanted to tell you that
I have some
really exciting news.
I'm gonna be on a TV show.
Crazy, I think it's on
channel 16, channel 16.
- Wow, okay.
- Mm.
Got it.
Adios Samantha,
break a leg on the show.
So many legs, like
all of the legs.
Bye, I have to go,
I have to go, bye.
Oh, my.
It's gonna be worth
missing my Wrestlemania.
And my favorite telenovela.
What did you wanna show me?
Remember this?
It's the pick
from our first show.
Exactly.
Where did you...
Let's just say,
I have my sources.
Amber, I love it.
I love you.
She was my sun
My stars my moon
It breaks my heart
she was taken
Much too soon
Feels like coming undone
Like coming undone
I'm broken and numb
I'm broken and numb
She's the only one who
got me through the day
Now she's gone away
No one understands
like you do
But these days
it's just not you
Feels like talking
to a stranger
Talking to a stranger
Where have you gone
Now she's gone
it's just not the same
These days it's just not you
It's just not you
It's just not you
It's just not you
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just working
on a new song.
So, my dad did look over
the contract, he said most
of it was pretty standard.
He did mention that
there seemed to be a lot
of gray areas.
So, just be careful.
Yeah, okay. Thanks.
Sam! We were
on the radio today.
Yeah, no, I heard,
that was good.
Tristan wants to talk to you.
He's outside waiting.
You wanted to talk to me?
Did I do something?
Where you been, Sam?
What do you mean
where have I been?
I've been working.
Did you forget that
we were supposed
to get new band equipment today?
By the way, we heard
our song on the radio.
I heard it too!
It was great.
That's just it.
We all heard it together,
and you weren't there.
I'm sorry it's been
really rough for you.
It's been rough.
Wow, look where we are.
We have, oh, I don't know,
a killer manager, you're welcome
We have our song on the radio,
we have our song,
Amber's song on the radio.
And you think that
you did all this?
Because the last time I checked,
the band was here.
I mean, we were working
on our album
while you were off with some guy
I'm sorry, are you...
Am I what?
Are you jealous?
- What?
- I thought we talked
about this, this is what we-
- That is not the point.
We sat down and talked. No!
Really? That's not the point?
What's it about,
It's about you not caring
about the band anymore.
No.
Are you kidding?
Do you see me right now?
Yeah, exactly.
I look ridiculous.
I'm wearing this, I'm...
Come on!
That's exactly it.
Yeah, no, I know.
It's not me because guess what?
The real me's not gonna sell.
Who told you that?
Who told me?
Who do you think told
me that? Come on.
I've been out all day.
I've been making this
album cover for us,
for the band, for you, for Amber
for everyone else.
For me? It's not for me, Sam.
Yeah.
And you know what?
It's not for Amber.
Don't say that about her.
Look, Sam-
- I've been trying to make
this successful,
I've been trying to make
our band make it.
I'm trying to make money,
I'm trying to do everything.
Money, okay.
Are you really gonna-
- Did you forget why
we came out here?
We came out here to make music.
You know what?
I've known you a long time, Sam,
and I feel like I
don't know you anymore.
I felt like if Amber was here...
Don't say that.
She'd be saying
the same thing to you.
This Sam, whoever she is,
she'd break Amber's heart.
How dare you?
Wow.
Debra booked me to
interview on a TV show.
Yeah, that's great.
Yeah.
She wanted just me to go.
But I asked her
if I could bring you,
but you know what?
Be there, don't be there,
I don't really care.
Doesn't really make a difference
Amber?
Amber, where am I?
Amber? Amber, where am I?
There you are.
What's wrong, Sam?
Amber, I don't...
I don't know what to do anymore.
About what?
Everything.
Well, what do you want?
That's just it.
Amber, I don't know anymore.
Yes, you do.
I thought I could
do it, I can't.
I can't, Amber, I'm
letting the band down,
and it's like I have
to be somebody else to make it.
Here's what I've learnt, Sam.
If you think you
can't do something,
sure enough,
you won't be able to,
but if you think you can,
then you can!
And you will.
But how?
I mean, how do I do that
when every time I try,
like you say, I fail and I fall,
and I do it over, and
over, and over again.
I'm sick of it.
Sam, you might
fall down a time or two,
or three, but the point is,
you get back up,
and you keep on trying.
You never really fail,
unless you fail to try.
I wish you were really here.
I am.
Where?
I'm wherever you
want me to be, Sam.
Amber, I don't...
What do you mean by that?
Amber, what does that mean?
I've been...
Amber?
Something's happening to me.
I don't know what's going on.
What's going on?
I'm sorry Sam,
I don't think I can stay
for very long
just don't forget to...
Amber, don't forget
to what? What?
Amber, Amber?
Amber, oh don't go away.
Where'd you go? Oh.
Is Tristan coming?
- Who?
- Thank you.
Oh, Tristan.
No, no, he's not here yet,
but there is someone
here to see you.
Hi.
Hey, Sam.
Hey.
Oh, you two make
such a cute couple.
It's almost...
Sick.
Ooh.
You'll do great. I'll
just be right here.
Hey, it's okay to be nervous.
Who said I was nervous?
I didn't say I was
nervous, I'm fine.
I'm just saying.
I'm good, I'm...
I'm really terrified.
Look, you'll do great.
Just believe you can do this.
Okay.
All right. All right,
I'll be right over here.
Yeah.
Up, up, up, up, up. Hi! Hi.
Here, right here. Right here.
Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit. Okay.
Samantha,
it's nice to meet you.
Hi.
All right, folks,
lock it up, one minute.
- Okay.
- One minute.
Remember what we talked about.
Be confident, play the part.
You have to do this.
Now, make the show.
Now, we are on in,
five, four, three.
I can't believe it
she's on TV.
Yes, go Sam, go!
Hi, everybody,
and welcome to the show.
We've got a great
show tonight for you.
Chef Rachel will be in
with about 25 new ways
to make guacamole.
And up first though,
we have a very special guest,
it's Samantha Bradshaw.
She's here.
She's new to Nashville.
She's a transplant,
and we're gonna find out
all about her.
Well, let's get into it.
Where do you hail from?
Just I'm from the
small town USA.
So, you're a small town girl
with big town dreams,
but what brings
you to Nashville?
Actually, the reason
that I came here
was because of my sister, Amber.
She was actually, she was
gonna pack up her bags
and she was gonna
come to Nashville.
And she was really, I mean,
she's one of the best singers.
And you're talking about
her in the past tense.
Does that mean she's...
She passed away recently.
Sorry, it's actually,
it's been kinda rough,
but the music has really
gotten me through it,
and it's because of the music,
and it's because of her,
and it's because of her songs.
I mean, that's the
whole reason I'm in
this whole industry
in the first place.
I am so sorry
for your loss, but I...
I know that she
would be proud of you
and the person
that you've become.
Thanks, I hope so.
Music was...
That was her life.
It was everything to Amber
and she was
always playing something.
She was always
playing her guitar,
or singing a song,
or writing a song,
or doing something.
She was always doing
something with music,
and that was...
That's when she was the happiest
Always when she was the
most alive, you know?
What terrific memories
you have of her,
but let's talk about
your new album
that's coming out.
She was uninhibited.
She didn't care.
She wanted to do
something, she did it,
and she wasn't
like the rest of us.
She was unafraid.
Now the new album coming out-
- That's like what
the rest of us,
can you imagine if we
just followed our heart
and we just did it?
Because I mean, all of
us should be like that
because if we don't, I mean,
we never know when the last time
we're gonna be able to do it is.
We're gonna give
you a little bit
of a chance to collect yourself.
We're gonna come
back in just a minute
or two with Chef Rachel,
she's got some brand
new guacamole recipes.
And when we come
back later in the show,
we'll catch up with more
with Samantha Bradshaw.
We'll be right back.
And we're out.
What was that?
That was humiliating!
I dunno what...
I thought it was on a roll.
Oh, you were on a roll, Sam.
I don't know what
you've been smoking.
But you wanted me to
talk, so I was talking.
I wanted you to talk
about the big promotion,
the album, the song,
not your dead sister!
Wow.
You're awful.
Okay, that might have
been a little harsh,
but you were depressing.
All you talked about was Amber.
I don't see what's
wrong with that.
Your airtime is limited
it's precious,
don't you understand that?
I guess not.
Promote, promote, promote.
Talk about the album.
Talk about...
Talk about your wardrobe.
Talk about anything really
except Amber.
Can you do that for me?
For heaven sakes for your sister
I guess, I can talk
about the album more.
The story about your
sister is very sweet,
but this is entertainment.
Keep it light.
People don't want to be reminded
of their mortality.
I need an espresso.
I need an espresso.
You think she's okay?
Are you kidding? She's great.
Maybe she was...
Stumbling.
Peter, the poor girl
is practically filibustering
up there.
I mean, I thought that
she was doing better,
but I guess, she's not over it.
Patricia, when we
lose someone we love,
we never really get over it,
but with time it starts
to hurt a lot less.
And eventually, we just learn
to live with the pain.
I guess, I've been
lying to myself.
I'm not over it.
Let's keep watching.
It'll get better.
Sam, are you all right?
I don't...
I don't know.
Okay, I just talked
to the show runner.
It should come as no surprise
that the network is not
exactly happy with us,
but we can complete our segment
at the end of the show, if...
If?
If we make a
special announcement,
but it has to be
something hot off
the press, something exclusive.
Great, great, well,
I don't really have an
announcement to make.
Or do we?
We are going to go out there
and announce the official launch
of your musical duo.
- What?
- What?
I've been noodling
this one around
in my head for a while.
Ever since I saw what a
cute couple you two make.
Okay, well,
what are we just supposed
to form a band now?
No, I was thinking
of a pop rock couples duo thing.
Think Sonny and Cher,
Donnie and Marie.
Well, I think they're
like, brother and sister.
- Whatever.
- Mm.
People will eat it up.
Think of how many concert
tickets you'd sell.
Sure, but
Sam's already in a band.
Oh, I'm so glad you
brought that up.
Well, maybe I could do both.
No, see, that would
confuse the marketplace,
and crush us, so no.
No, no, absolutely not.
Well, I'm not
just leaving my band.
Why not?
People do it all the time.
No.
No, I'm...
No, I'm sorry, that does
not sit right with me.
Okay, Sam, I hate to
do this to you,
but you need to
make up your mind now,
or we can't go back
out there on the air,
and you can kiss
your career goodbye!
I can't. I really...
But nothing, I had to
pull a million strings
to get you on this
show, and this
is how you repay me?
Debra, can we have a moment
to talk about
this alone, please?
Fine, but if we go back
out on that set,
you will make the
announcement understood?
Understood.
Why do I put up
with these brats?
Sam, what are you thinking?
I don't know what I'm thinking
I don't know.
I can't, I can't just
ditch Epic Chance.
I mean, that's my
sister's band, but I mean,
I don't know, at the same time,
I can't just not go out there.
I mean, Debra's gonna
kill me if I don't.
No, she wouldn't kill you.
Okay, you might wanna
get a running start.
Yeah.
I don't know.
Wanna know what
the worst part is?
What?
A part of me...
A part of me
was already considering
leaving Epic Chance,
and then you and me both,
we could do our
own thing, and I dunno,
make music together.
Tristan, I...
What did you hear?
- Enough.
- Tristan, no,
Tristan, come on!
Tristan, hey, hey...
Tristan, come back, come on!
Well, we should...
We should really
get back out there.
Wait, we're doing this?
Are you sure?
Yeah.
I made up my mind.
Let's do it.
Good, okay.
I should have gotten water.
Oh, I think we still have time
I'll go grab some.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Hey Tristan, Tristan look,
you don't understand,
I don't have a choice in this.
Yes, you do, Sam.
Okay, places, we are
on in five, four, three.
And welcome back everybody.
We're gonna continue
our conversation
with singer, Samantha Bradshaw.
Samantha, you brought a
guest with you.
Who is this?
Adam Kenton,
singer, songwriter.
Adam, nice to know ya.
How do you do, Tony?
Out of my own curiosity,
are you guys a couple?
That's for us to know
and you to find out.
I just might.
It seems funny to me
that you would come all
the way to Nashville
for the music
and find yourself a boyfriend.
So, a little birdie told me
that you two have a big
announcement to make
right here live on the show.
Yes, yes we do,
or rather, Sam does.
Sam?
Yes.
Come on, Sam,
don't be such a tease.
Sam, the announcement.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I can't.
I can't do this, I'm sorry.
I need to go.
Sam, Sam, Sam.
What are you doing?
I can't do this anymore.
Hope you're happy.
No, I'm not happy!
You just threw all your
careers down the toilet!
Look, we're having
some technical difficulties here
Maybe we can cut to Chef Rachel-
- Don't you run away from me!
And her guacamole again,
or better yet,
we'll be right back.
What did you just do?
I'm sorry, okay?
Sorry, you have
no idea how sorry
you're gonna be!
Excuse me?
Ha, have you forgotten
our contract?
Mm, I'm pretty sure
it's no good anymore
because I quit!
Oh, you
really think so?
No, wait, wait, wait,
you're totally right,
you're totally right,
because as of this moment,
I no longer represent you.
What you did out
there was despicable.
Well good, fine.
We'll just go our separate ways.
No harm done, it's fine.
It's fine.
No harm done!
Do you know I can't
ever show my face
here ever again?
And neither can you.
I can't even stand
to look at you.
Fine, the feelings mutual.
Oh.
Amber!
Amber.
Ugh!
Amber!
Ugh.
Mm, why can't I see you anymore?
Morning, sunshine.
Hey, do you know where Sam is?
I don't know,
but the van's gone.
What?
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
Yello?
You stole my song.
You stole my sister's song.
Oh, relax,
I didn't steal anything.
Are you kidding me?
Then why am I
hearing it on the radio
by another singer?
I'm sorry, are you serious?
Give it back.
Give it back! Give it back!
That is not yours.
That is not even mine,
that's my sister's.
Well, she's not exactly
here to defend herself
now, is she?
How dare you?
Oh, get over yourself, kid.
Obviously, you didn't
even bother
to read the contract.
I am done with you.
No. No, no. You know...
You can't, that's not
fair, you can't do that.
No.
Yes, yes, I can.
Obviously, I'm
not gonna go on a date
with my best friend's
mom, right?
Cause it's weird, and that's
where I got the inspiration.
All right, one, two, three, four
Why do I like so
Hi.
Hey, it's Sam, right?
Yeah.
Have you been crying?
No, no, I'm good.
I'm good, I'm fine.
What are you guys doing,
street performing?
Street perform...
Oh, this, you mean
this little ditty.
No, no, no, we're doing one
of those French new wave,
avant garde
performance art things,
you know?
We are not street performing
because that would be-
- No.
I mean, what-
Ridiculous.
Hide the tip jar.
Look, I know we
really haven't...
So, we really haven't
seen eye to eye.
Really?
I thought we always
had a really good
like back and forth kinda...
Really? Oh, please.
Really?
You've been really
rude to my sister's band,
and my sister, and me.
Have I really? Is this real?
Is that a thing?
Yeah, you were really
rude, man.
Yeah, like vicious.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, I understand,
I'm working
through childhood
stuff in therapy,
it's repressed, I get it.
Yeah.
I just, I saw what
happened to you guys
the other night at the show.
Uh, no, you saw that?
Yeah, gosh that sucked.
I'm really sorry that
happened to you.
I'm sorry you had
to go through that.
You really mean that?
Yeah, I mean,
this industry sometimes,
it just sucks, man.
It sucks sometimes.
Yeah, right?
I get it, it's cut throat,
that's fine,
whatever, but does
everyone in our industry
have to be a bag of butt
bagels all the time?
I don't know,
maybe some people
are just hiding
their own insecurities.
Would you like a pamphlet?
Yeah, yeah, give her a thing.
Sure, yeah.
He did the decals on these.
- Oh.
- They're sick.
It's disgusting.
They boil lobsters alive.
I better go.
Doing great!
He was a great drummer, yeah.
It was good while he lasted.
Very sensitive.
So, I guess, are we like...
We're like friends now,
half friends?
Yeah, ish friends.
- Friendsish.
- Ish, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, all right.
Yeah, sweet.
Uh-oh.
Oh, no.
- I'm sorry.
- We do a li...
We do a little lobster claw.
Like that's the claw, you know?
- This?
- The pinchers, yeah.
That, me?
Yeah, but you can
has to catch it with a claw, so.
I'm sorry, I don't...
Come here...
Ooh, gosh.
That's the sound a
lobster makes, so just go...
Do I do that?
No.
No.
Two, three.
Okay.
- Never done that.
- Okay, cool.
That was weird.
Sorry.
Just friendish.
Actually, before I
go, I just wanted to...
Thanks.
Why'd you do that?
Just because you
guys are working hard
and for never giving up, yeah.
This actually helps,
because well, we're
planning to move back home,
and we're saving up.
I mean, there's
no place like home.
It turns out
Nashville wasn't
the scene for us,
but we still got the
music and the band, right?
That's what matters.
Sam.
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
- I can't.
- Oh, my...
I'm so sorry!
I was actually trying to help.
Really, man?
What did I say?
No way.
Amber?
There you are.
I was looking all over for you.
Me? Wait, wait, wait,
wait a minute, wait.
Am I dead, or dreaming, or both?
Listen, Sam's gone.
Gone?
What do you mean gone?
Or rather she will be.
I know where she's heading,
but I have to ask for your help.
Can you do that for me?
Of course.
But I mean like,
can other people see you?
Honestly, it probably
looks like you're talking
to yourself right now.
Well, that's comforting,
at least I know
I'm not going crazy.
What in the world?
Who is he even talking to?
Just keep walking, look away.
Thanks again.
For what?
For helping Sam
get through this.
Yeah.
I know where Sam is.
This is gonna sound crazy,
but I saw her, Amber.
In a dream or some...
What are you...
That's just it,
it wasn't a dream,
I saw her clear as day.
She asked me to do
something for her, and so,
I'm just here to
fulfill that promise.
You don't believe me.
That's fine. I don't blame you.
It does sound crazy.
It is...
Crazy.
Come in.
We need to help Sam.
And anyway, thanks for putting
our differences aside.
I know you're probably
not the biggest fan
of me right now, but
thanks for hearing me out.
And yeah, so that's why I'm here
We should probably
call her mom.
Wait, you actually
believe this guy?
Yeah, I do.
Amber would do anything for Sam.
Okay, just let me
get this straight.
You expect us to drop everything
just because a ghost
told you to do so.
Exactly, sort of.
Can I just
say something?
Please.
I know it sounds a little...
Crazy?
Unorthodox
but I think we should do it.
Sam needs us right now.
You know Amber would
want us there for her.
That's my thoughts exactly.
Let's do it!
I'm in.
I'm in too.
Cool.
- Wee!
- Careful,
she's a rental.
Shotgun!
Do you have everything?
I do now.
Grant
me the serenity to...
God grant me the
serenity to was...
Accept the things I cannot...
Hello, Tristan?
Yes.
Sam ran away,
but she's on her way here?
Amber's song got stolen! What?
You know what, fine,
just send the contracts
over to me, I will handle this.
Serenity my...
Papacita! Sam is coming,
we got work to do.
Adam, I...
I'm sorry, why?
What are you doing here?
I'm here for you.
I'm sorry.
And I ruined my sister's band,
and I let the stupid
manager get to me,
and I let it get inside my head.
And I feel stupid,
and I feel like...
You know what the worst part is?
I feel like I've let Amber down.
No, you didn't.
I did.
You came all this way
to give me a notebook?
It's not just a notebook.
Thank you.
Guys, I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I'm really sorry, I don't...
I don't...
Let's just say,
someone told us
you might need us
right now, and yes,
she was wearing yellow.
Thank you.
- Love you, man.
- Pumpkin!
Excuse me, pumpkin?
Excuse me, pumpkin,
hey so I found something
in the contract that
can help us, page eight.
Mom what are
you doing here?
Fixing it, you know
with all my divorces,
I know my fair
share of attorneys.
True. You do.
Okay, this is all legalese,
you do retain the
ability to buy it back.
Okay.
So, how much are we talking?
$50,000.
I know it sounds bad.
It is bad.
All right, hear me out.
What if we raise the money
with a concert?
A concert.
Yes, and we keep
100% of the profits.
I'll take care of the venue
if you can take care of
gathering the artists.
I mean, can you think of any?
I'm in.
A concert you guys?
If it means taking Amber's
song back from Debra, I'm in.
Boom.
Look, if we
really wanna do this,
we're gonna need
a few more artists
besides ourselves.
What if we ask
the Methodical Lobsters?
The lobsters?
Just throwing
them a bone.
It's your show,
you do whatever
you feel is best.
I have a good feeling.
Okay, so we have the lobsters,
we're gonna need
at least one more artist.
I dunno, does anyone
come to mind?
Hi, Nathan, this is Sam.
Look, this is gonna
sound kind of crazy,
but I was just wondering,
I've a huge favor to ask you.
What is it?
The only problem is the song,
Even In Dreams.
Mm, we can't use that one.
I mean, we tons of
songs in our library.
Yeah, I mean, that's fine.
I don't know.
I mean, I'm just kind of hoping
it could be special.
We can still write a new one,
there's still time.
Don't think
we have that much time.
Not like you
haven't done it before.
Not like this.
What are so afraid of?
Mm. Mm.
In the middle of
writing a masterpiece?
More like senseless doodling.
I'm so confused.
What is it?
I used to be able to see Amber
all the time and my dreams,
she's supposed to help me,
and I can't see her anymore.
And then, it just feels
like I'm losing Amber
all over again.
No, no,
that's just it.
What, what is?
Well, for some reason,
she's only able
to visit you when you're
being true to yourself.
She said, remember to
be true to yourself.
All right!
Welcome to taking back
Amber's song concert!
Thanks to your
generous donations,
we are gonna give the power back
to the original artists.
Indy music is not dead!
So, help me out to welcome
our very special guest,
give it up
for Nathan Osmond!
You ready to get your party on?
Come on!
Feeling good smelling good
Ready to rock
Windows down
I got my truck shined up
Been working
all week now it's time
To have a good time
We'll have a good time
Money in my pocket
ready to spend
I've waited long enough
for a wild weekend
Cruise down main let
Them all check out my ride
Summer nights
and country twang
Me online start
calling your name
Welcome to the party
Come and let your hair down
Shake it shake it
Turn it up
Let's wake up the whole town
But don't stop till you see
The morning light
I'll come and rock your body
Check out all the hotties
Can I get a yeehaw
The place is getting rowdy
This is gonna be
one heck of the night
Welcome to the party
It's fine, it's gonna be fine.
I'm gonna...
I'm just gonna shake off the...
Ooh.
Mm.
Wow, we look great.
Wow.
Hey, you got this, Sam.
You got this.
Yeah, yeah.
I just gotta
stay true to myself.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Is everything okay?
I've really been trying to do
what Amber told me to do,
and I don't see her anymore,
and I wish I did.
Sam.
Just something about her
I knew that when we met
The look that she had given me
I just couldn't forget
Cause unlike any other girl
You know she's got it all
She's changing my whole world
So easy to fall
Like avocado toast
I just like you the most
The way you
fill me up just right
Perfect day or night
I just like you the most
Home is where the heart is
It's where your history begins
When you think you've
left it all behind
No that's not where it ends
You strolling down the street
Rocking skinny jeans
Hiding the fact that
you walking just an act
Chasing what we wanted
Not knowing what we had
Think you've
left it all behind
The memories take hold
Come right in and
change your mind
Calling you
Calling you back home
You've hit the wrong
Road gone higher
But you can't
escape the past
Cause home is
where the heart is
You reach for fame much higher
But distractions never last
Cause home is
where the heart is
Home is where the heart is
Well, pumpkin,
we're still way short
with only your song left.
So, no pressure, right?
Yeah, mom, I dunno.
I still don't know what
to say to everyone.
Hey, what did Amber always say?
When words fail music speaks.
Music speaks.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, she did, didn't she?
Mom, it's like
she's still connected
to me, she is
through the music.
It's kind of like she never
really left, not really.
She's still here.
Cause home is
where the heart is
You reach for
fame much higher
But distractions never last
Cause home is
where the heart is
Yeah
Home is where the heart is
All right.
Okay, so this next
song is actually
the last song, and
I really don't know
what to say, to be honest.
But as my mom just reminded me
about my sister, Amber,
there's this thing
she would always say,
she would say that
when words fail, music speaks.
So, I guess,
I'm just gonna do that.
I'm gonna let the
music speak for me.
So, this next song
is one that I wrote,
and it's called,
"Live Your Dreams Awake."
Is this really happening
or is it just a dream
Sometimes it's so hard to tell
When you're living in between
Feels like I can fly
But how can that be
It all feels so real
It's coming way too fast
I don't know how to feel
There's a voice inside my head
She says just breathe
Don't overthink just believe
Throw your hands up in the air
And live your dreams
Live your dreams
When you're living dreaming
Places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
And be true to you
Is this really happening
The voice that's in my dream
Telling me I had it in me
To reach the highest peak
It's making sense
I feel so right
I found where I belong
Listen close inside your heart
And then you find your song
There's a voice inside my head
She says just breathe
Don't overthink just believe
Throw you hands up in the air
And live your dreams
Live your dreams
When you're living dreaming
The places out your mind
Dreaming believing
then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
And be true to you
Maybe maybe
Crazy chances aren't so crazy
Maybe maybe
The happiness is real
Maybe maybe
When you live
your dreams awake
When you're living dreaming
When you're living dreaming
The places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
Living dreaming the
places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
and be true to you
Did we make it?
Well, we're close.
Close, well, how much?
By $10,000.
I mean, at least
we tried, right?
Did I miss it, the concert?
Yeah, I'm sorry, Steve,
what are you doing here?
Your mom told me what
happened to you guys.
I came back as soon as I heard.
I'm so sorry, Samantha.
Did you raise enough funds?
Sort of, kind of ish.
No, not really, not even close.
Will this help?
Ugh, thank you! Oh, my.
Thank you so much.
You guys.
Who wants to cash it?
Come in.
Debra Thomas?
Who's asking?
50,000.
Epic Chance is exercising
their contractual option
to re-acquire all rights
to the song, "Even In Dreams."
If you do anything
regarding this song,
we'll see you in court.
Howdy.
Hey, how
did you know I was here?
I had a hunch.
So, there's a job that opened up
here in town.
I think I'm gonna take it.
Really?
I'm sorry, I
should have asked first.
No, no, it's not...
It's just, I'm
still gonna be here
with the band making music.
That's okay, I don't
wanna take you away
from the band.
No, no, it's not that.
I know, I...
The band and I
were actually wondering
if you wanted to join us.
Like join the band?
Like join the band, yeah.
Permanently?
Yeah, I mean, would you want.
Do you want to?
Yes! I'm so in.
Okay, oh, good.
I've been actually
writing some new lyrics, so.
Wait, you have a notebook.
I mean, this is...
That's just like Amber's.
Well, yeah, Amber
knew what she was doing.
This changed everything.
Adam.
You've changed everything.
I've been wanting to
do that for a long time.
Me too.
Anyways, so you were gonna show
me lyrics, or something.
Lyrics, or something, yeah.
Yeah.
Here's some
lyrics that I was gonna-
- That you were gonna show me
Oh, my gosh.
There's this one.
Ooh.
We had it all together
You and me the world
Together
And nothing lasts forever
Nothings the same
everything's changed
And it's not fair
No matter what I do
I can't get to you out there
But in my dreams it's
not all black and white
Where night is day
And day is night
Up is down and wrong is right
And everything's all right
Yeah everything's all right
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
If you can't see at all
Don't be afraid to fall
Cause you were meant to fly
We were meant to fly
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
We had it all together
You and me the world together
And nothing lasts forever
Nothing's the same
Everything's changed
and it's not fair
No matter what I do
I can't get to you out there
But in my dreams
It's not all black and white
Where night is day
and day is night
Up is down
And wrong is right
And everything's all right
Yeah everything's all right
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
If you can't see at all
Don't be afraid to fall
Cause you were meant to fly
We were meant to fly
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
Cause I already know
Be afraid to fall
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
Sam you okay?
Yeah, no, I'm good, I'm fine.
Yeah, that was convincing.
I've been thinking
about this dream
I was having last night, and...
Wow, yeah, we're doing this.
Like we're in Nashville breaking
into the music industry.
I mean, can we even
do this without Amber?
Maybe she's closer
than we think.
Mm, maybe.
Nashville.
Nashville.
Hey, and we already do
have an agent, so.
We do.
Nashville, we're coming for you!
Make yourselves comfortable.
Well, I guess, there's
no way to sugarcoat this.
On second thought,
maybe there is,
go ahead, help yourself.
Now, guys, I really enjoyed
your performance
back in Colorado, but...
I've been offered
an amazing opportunity in L.A.
So, what does that mean
for the rest of us?
Bless your heart
I'm relocating
to Los Angeles.
I meant to call,
but I've just been
so busy, sorry.
Okay, so translation,
you won't be able to help us.
What, are you serious?
You're great, it's just...
Just save it, just whatever.
Cool, so that's just it then.
I'm sorry Sam, I really am.
It's this industry
it never stops.
You can keep the cookie jar
if you'd like.
No, thanks, I'm good.
Thanks.
I'm sorry y'all
had to drive so far.
Best of luck to ya!
Oh.
Mm, a spoonful of sugar
I guess, mm.
Sam I wasn't planning
on going alone.
You mean, you'll take me?
We're gonna go to Nashville?
Really?
Tell me that
doesn't sound amazing!
No, it does sound amazing!
Us packing our bags.
Here you guys go
Y'all doing all right still?
Yeah, it's great, thanks.
All righty.
Do you think we made
a mistake in coming here?
No, I don't think
we made a mistake.
I mean, listen,
the agent is a setback,
but I mean, we had a reason
for coming out here.
What Amber would have wanted
and we should finish
what she started.
For her and for us.
She really would've loved
it out here, wouldn't she?
Yeah, she practically
would've kissed
the ground here.
Oh, maybe you're right.
So, tell me about
this dream you had.
It was weird because
it was so real,
and Amber was there,
and she's up on stage,
and she's singing this song.
And I kid you not,
it was legitimately really good.
It was incredible. It was legit.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
No, no, no, hold on.
No way.
Is that...
Dude! Dude, what?
That's the same song
from my dream,
how did you know?
I had the same dream.
Are you serious?
It's crazy, right?
Yeah. That's so weird.
Do you have the lyrics?
Yeah, no, no, no, of course.
I mean, I wrote these down
as soon as I could.
We have to tell the band!
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
That was so beautiful.
Okay, great,
so we have a new song,
but we still don't have an agent
That's technicality.
Mm, technically,
we still have no agent.
So, what's the point?
The point is,
guys, we're Epic Chance.
We're a band.
We're gonna make music, okay?
Whether or not we have an agent.
See, that's easy for you to say
because after that
buzz kill of a meeting,
I've been stuck with Tweedledee
and Tweedledum over here.
Hey!
Okay, I'm just gonna be real.
This song is about a dream.
It's about a literal dream.
Mm, and Amber was there, okay?
And Tristan was there
and you were,
and you were there!
And you were there,
and you were there,
and you were there.
And you were there,
and you were there,
and you were there...
You get a car, you get a car.
Sorry, this is starting...
This is starting to sound
real Wizard of Ozzy.
Just forget it,
they're not gonna understand.
Hey, no, no, no, no,
it's not that, it's just
we have to be realistic.
Dorothy woke up
maybe we should too.
Well, one way or another,
we're going to perform this song
You can decide
to be there, or not.
Sam.
Hey.
What is this?
It's an apology.
I'm super sorry for yesterday.
I was being pretty lame,
a dingus.
Maybe-
- Oh!
It's the agent.
Whoa.
Hello?
Sam,
It's Chelsea from the agency.
Hi, how are you?
It's good to hear from you.
Good. Listen, I've got
a friend who's a manager
in town, she's
incredible too, top notch.
Been in the industry for years.
Really? I mean
that's great, that's...
Number, number.
Do you...
Could we get her number?
Bless your heart,
I can't give that to you.
She don't take cold calls.
Okay, is there
some way we could
get a hold of her?
It just so happens,
if you and Tristan
are free tonight,
I know where she'll be.
One two three four
Here we are
with a little more work
I need a change again
Not always but always for you
Someone new
Someone new
Someone new
Just for you
Here we are
Wait this
this looks so familiar.
Not always but always for you
This is just like the dream.
Yes.
That's where I recognize it from
Tristan, I don't know,
I feel like this is a sign.
Is that crazy?
Is that crazy?
This is crazy.
This is... Mm.
Sam.
This is gonna work.
All right
all right, guys.
Ladies, you're gonna
love this one.
Help me welcome
to the stage, Adam Kenton.
Thanks.
Two weeks lost in sight
Saying she was fine
Forcing a smile she hides
But she's just buying time
As she paces the floor
She's stuck in a rut
Wants to give up
The voices she hears say
That she knows deep inside
Just open the door
Breathe in breathe out
Show me what you're all about
I think that's her.
Okay.
When life gets you down
Let's go. It spins you around
Excuse me, sorry.
But honey don't go
quitting your daydream
Things will be fine
You'll see in time
Baby don't go
quitting your daydream
Wow!
He's really good.
I've been following
him for a while.
Definitely has the it factor.
Yes, totally, totally does.
No one lives your
dreams like you do
We actually, we sing too.
Most people around here do.
Life is a journey
You just gotta ride
Look, we heard you were one
of the best managers around.
We'd really like a shot.
Arms open wide
Okay, catch me after the show,
but be prepared
to sing me something.
Breathe in breathe out
Show me what you're all about
Okay, so what are we singing?
I don't know.
It's obvious.
- Yes.
- We have to sing
Amber's song.
Ooh, okay.
Oh, my, no, no, no, no.
I can't do that, I can't do that
You'll be fine.
I don't know what I'm doing.
Sam, trust me.
Okay, let's give it up
for the Methodical Lobsters.
Just are lobsters.
Lobster sounds various...
Okay, one, two, three, break.
We are the Methodical Lobsters-
- And this is the song we wrote
when we were all clinically
depressed during quarantine.
One, two, three, four!
Not those jerks.
Battles in the ocean
- Boo!
- Get off!
Talentless crabs!
Oh, my! Whoa, whoa!
Hey, okay, okay like chill.
Come on,
hold on.
Freaking ingrates.
Rubbish, get off the stage!
Okay, who brought
the kid from Les Mis?
Boo! You guys suck!
Are you just walking
around with
bags of baby carrots?
Stop.
You guys are a joke!
What is happening?
Oh, you guys are trash!
Bartender guy,
Are you just passing
out cups of salad
to throw at me?
Look, I know they were
kind of horrible to us,
really horrible, but
I kind of feel bad for them.
Really?
I dunno
after everything they put
us through back home.
Freaking buckets
to entertain you!
- Get off the stage!
- Yeah!
Grandma?
We literally drove
here in your Prius.
Grandma, can we stay?
Grab the Prius, all right?
Ow! I landed on my wallet.
Wow!
That was
weird.
You're good, kid, real good.
Thanks.
I'll just cut to the chase.
You got a manager?
No, just kind of-
- Send me your stuff.
Superior Management, Adam.
Debra.
Great, sounds like a plan.
Can't wait.
Isn't he great?
I'm gonna sign him.
What?
Um, you...
You wanted to...
You asked us to come sing
for you afterwards.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Sorry, okay, go on.
Go ahead, go!
Oh.
- Yeah.
- Here's...
Oh.
We had it all together
You and me the world
Together
Okay, I'm gonna
stop you right there.
You may have potential. It's
just, it's really hard for me
to tell without your
whole band behind you.
So, I'm going to need a demo.
A demo?
Get your band,
go into the studio.
Knock it out
and send it to me.
There.
Hi there. Do y'all
have an appointment today?
Yes, we are Epic Chance
for the 3:00 PM slot.
Dude
thanks again, man.
This album is gonna be sick.
Oh.
Oh, we found the sweet spot.
This is gonna be great.
Oh, yeah.
That sounded amazing.
Oh, thanks
I'm glad you liked it.
I mean,
you look so familiar to me.
Dude!
Dude, it's Nathan Osmond.
Yo.
It's...
I love, love, love your work.
Oh, thanks so much.
You're Nathan Osmond,
the country singer,
like the Nathan Osmond.
Well, a little bit country,
a little bit rock and roll.
No?
You guys are a little too young
for that reference, I guess.
Little bit.
Well, anyways, I'm a huge fan
and my sister was too.
Was? Uh-oh, what'd I do?
No, it's not like that.
It's just
she's no longer with us.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I didn't know.
It was nice to meet you.
And I'm Sam.
I'm a singer as well.
- Oh.
- And this
is my band, Epic Chance.
Tristan.
Right on, are you guys
gonna record here?
That's the plan, yeah.
Ey, cool.
Speaking of which,
we've got y'all set up.
Here, come on.
Sweet, thanks.
Hey, nice to meet ya.
Great to meet ya, thanks.
Have fun, dude.
You'll love it.
Thanks.
Awesome.
Normally, I don't do this,
but you guys seem really cool.
Feel free to reach
out to me if you have
any questions, or anything
about this crazy biz,
I'd love to help.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, of course.
I should probably get going.
Go do what you need to do.
Go make a killer track.
Thanks.
Oh, and Sam,
the ones we love
never really leave us.
Ooh, and that is it.
Oh, sick song by the way.
Thank you! My sister wrote it.
Hey, talent runs in the family.
Well, we'll pack up
and get out of your hair.
No, no, no.
Take your time.
Thanks.
Oh, and welcome to Nashville.
Well we are going to the van
and don't you guys go
making out or anything.
- Wow!
- Oh, the lovebirds.
Stop! Go away.
Y'all are crazy.
Yeah.
They're crazy. That'd be weird.
You okay?
It just all seems
really fresh sometimes.
I was in love with your sister
and I still am.
I don't know.
I think the whole grieving
process
is just a...
It's really confusing to me.
Yeah. Yeah, I totally get that.
Believe me.
But you know you've helped
me through a lot of it.
Do you think she's happy?
I mean,
she is showing up
in our dreams singing so.
I think saying she's happy
is a pretty safe bet.
Yeah.
I mean, you know
what else is a safe bet?
This song.
Cause nothings as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
You know its true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you
Well.
Well?
Who wrote it?
My sister.
Or, well, sort of.
Well, let's hope she can
sort of write another one.
Wait, so are you saying
that you're si...
Yes, honey, I'm signing you.
Yeah, I'm signing all of you.
We're signed!
All right, yeah,
sign the last page.
Let's get this ball rolling.
Wait wait, wait, hold on.
Maybe we should read it first.
Yo, this thing is
like 30 pages long.
You know, this is very,
very standard stuff, guys.
I just think
Well, I'm sure it is,
it would be better-
- Look, we need all the time
we can get.
Look, you know
I've got like 1,000
much more
established artists wanting
to work with me right now.
So, if you don't wanna do this,
if you don't wanna work
with me, really, that's fine.
I mean, it's probably
too big of a risk for me.
No, no, no, no, no,
we wanna work with you.
Okay, well, then you can see
I'm a very busy woman,
I don't like to waste time.
Look, can you at least give us
a Readers Digest version
of this contract?
Oh, sure, sure,
it's very simple.
Okay, I represent you as a band
for a period of five years.
I open all the doors,
concerts, PR,
radio play, everything.
You guys, you guys just have
to bring your A game.
I charge standard
15%, very standard.
Well, I think that sounds fair
Cause it is, doll.
All the other managers in this t
charge 20%, and
none of them work
as hard as I do.
I have your backs. Trust me.
Do you have a pen?
Okay.
- Yes!
- To getting signed.
Okay.
To getting signed!
Okay, wait, wait, to Amber.
- To Amber.
- To Amber.
- To Amber.
- Yeah!
- To Amber.
- To Amber!
Yeah, Amber!
Hey, you're missing out
on the party going on.
Did you guys
actually read this?
Mm, yeah, no.
Technically no, but it's fine,
cause we went
through all the terms
and talked about the
details, and everything.
Okay, well did they
go over the 15%
collection of royalties?
Yes.
15%?
Mm-hmm.
From each of you.
Yeah.
What?
I mean, she just said
that it was like 15%.
Okay, well did she clarify?
So, did she clarify
of what total gross,
net of each song, each concert,
and each album,
and who owns what?
No, I mean, she didn't really
go over the details.
No, but I don't know,
I think that's fine.
It's fine, it's gonna be okay,
because I dunno,
she's highly recommended,
and I don't know.
I'm sure all of this
is just standard, so.
Do me a favor,
make a copy of this,
I'll send it over to my dad.
He knows the industry
just in case.
Okay. Okay, I'll do that.
Thanks.
Shoot.
Amber?
Is that you?
Of course it's me, silly!
You expecting anyone else?
I miss you so much.
You have no idea.
So, tell me everything.
How's Nashville?
It's different.
It's a whole new world.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Well, what do you think,
worth it?
I feel like
it's too early to tell,
but I have a good feeling.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, me too.
Even In Dreams.
It worked.
What worked?
Hey, so I took the liberty
of making a copy
and sent it over to my dad.
- Thank you. Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.
I'll let you know what he says.
Hopefully I was just
thinking too much into it.
Okay, hey
what do you think of this?
Dr. Shawls.
Sam, wow, what a surprise.
What are you doing here?
I have a client.
He just moved here.
Uh-huh, in this building?
I opened a temporary office.
Yeah, my mom put you
up to this, didn't she?
Mm?
Yeah.
Neither confirm or deny.
She totally did! Ugh!
I mean, you guys
know you were like,
you're divorced, right?
Like you're not...
You're not my stepdad anymore.
Sorry, we just care about you.
It's really sweet.
It's really sweet that you guys
went through all this trouble,
It was good to see you, Sam.
Take care of yourself.
All right. You too.
I'm just gonna...
I'll see ya. Yeah, okay, bye.
Yup, you too...
I'm so...
Sorry about that.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I saw you at the
concert the other night.
There were the like the
depressed lobster band.
Yeah! Yeah, sorry.
You did, or I'm Sam, by the way.
Adam by the way.
Oh.
You're gonna go see Debra?
Yes, I'm gonna, that's why...
That's why I'm here.
Cool, she's just the
first door on the right.
Okay, cool.
She's kind of a spitfire, but-
- Yeah.
- Cool.
Good to see you again.
Okay, good to
see you again too.
Don't be late.
Okay, I won't.
I'm going, I'm rushing,
okay, bye.
Bye.
Oh.
Hi, you wanted to see me?
Yes, yes, hang on one second,
I'm just gonna...
Oh, aren't those great?
I'm always amazed at
how photogenic I am.
All right, then let's go.
- Go, where?
- See my friend,
Giovanni Coloroni!
I'm sorry, I don't...
I don't know who that is.
You're worse off
than I thought.
Come on, go, go. Get out, go.
The fashion industry, again?
What?
Girl, image is everything.
He changed the
entire fashion industry
and after his 99 line,
the New York scene
started to notice,
fashion mags, runways,
you get me?
Yeah.
Debra, darling!
- Gio, my love
- Uh!
I present you with...
A project.
Ugh, yes, I see.
Debra, you said a project
Oh, we must bring her
to the chair immediately!
- Yes.
- What are we doing?
We're doing what? The chair?
- Ooh!
- No, no, no, no, no, no.
I don't know, I like her-
- I just washed my hair.
Please be careful please.
Do you see how
I feel like this is good.
I feel like we've
got a good amount.
You need so much more work.
Oh!
I have created the Mona Lisa!
Debra!
Oh! Oh! Bravo!
Bravo, Gio.
And next wardrobe.
Margaret! We need options!
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Woo, right here.
Ugh.
No, no!
- No?
- No!
No?
Last season.
Margaret!
This is wrong, all wrong!
I know. I know, I'm sorry.
And I, and I-
- What have I told you
about the line
when it becomes two months old?
I am so sorry, Gio,
I will fix it.
Fix it!
Immediately.
Well, that's what you get
for hiring your cousin.
Here, try this.
And this.
Oh, yes,
I can sell this,
I can sell this.
Definitely sends a message.
I'm sorry, none of
these outfits are me.
Come on,
sit down, sit, sit, sit.
You saw all of those
awards on my desk.
Do you know how
I got all that recognition
from my clients?
I molded them, Sam.
I molded them,
like pieces of clay.
People come to me wanting to get
into the music industry.
Have you seen the top 40?
Have you seen
what they look like?
Appearance is everything.
Talent is only secondary.
So, you're saying you want me
to change my appearance.
I am saying you can be a star,
you will be a star.
You just need to change...
Everything that I am.
I don't write
the rules, kid.
Okay, well, what about
the rest of the band?
Why has this...
You're the face of the band,
they're just in the background,
nobody cares about them.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'm just being really
honest with you,
but if you wanna
help your band succeed,
you could heed my advice.
Which is?
Let me mold you, Sam.
Play the part, be the pop star.
Sam, you have all the tools.
You just need to read the manual
I see you carry this with you,
but you have this all the time.
What is this?
Oh, it's just it's my...
My sister's notebook.
Your sister's?
Yeah.
Why do you have it?
Oh, no, of course, you don't.
You don't know.
My sister passed away recently.
I'm sorry. May I see it?
Is this her?
Yeah.
Mm, very beautiful.
Always smiling.
That's Amber.
So, she wrote these songs
and you're here to finish them.
That's the plan.
Means a lot to you,
doesn't it?
It means everything.
Then trust me, Sam.
I know how to make your dreams,
Amber's dreams,
into a beautiful reality.
Do it for your sister.
Make her proud.
Okay.
I wanna do something for you.
Can I take you shopping?
Oh, not for more
clothes is it?
No, no, no, no, for anything
you want.
Sure, yes,
can I get out of this first?
Yeah.
Okay, ugh.
Monique?
Hey, sorry to wake you.
Do you know where Sam is?
She's not answering her phone.
She didn't tell you?
Tell me what?
This place is legit.
This place is
definitely something.
I haven't seen this since 2003.
That's vintage, it's cool.
Vintage? 2003 is now vintage.
- Yeah.
- Oh, great.
See anything
you like?
Oh, well, I was gonna ask,
how much are the records?
It depends on the record.
Some of our signed
collectables can go
as high as $700.
I'm clearly in
the wrong business.
Hey, fancy seeing you here.
Oh! Oh.
Hey.
Hi! Yeah.
What are you doing here?
I'm just checking
out some guitars,
even though I
already have 12, it's...
- Oh.
- It's like a bad habit,
I always want more.
Yeah, that's...
That is pretty bad.
Oh!
- Whoa!
- What was that?
Oh, now, the T-shirts
over there-
- Now, that was so bad.
That was really, I'm sorry.
You know what else is bad?
What?
Me.
No, I just...
I'm not really good at this.
Not good at flirting?
No. No, I just mean,
like when I'm talking
to new people.
Well, you kind of got
this foreigners charm.
I would say that.
Oh, no, it's just,
it's been quite
the day with Debra.
Yeah, believe me, I get it.
Yeah.
I don't know.
It's just been
really overwhelming.
Well, how about
we just, I don't know,
just wanna get out of here?
I mean, let's ditch her.
I'm sorry, like Debra?
You wanna like right now?
You got anything
else planned today?
Not really, no.
All righty then, let's go.
Okay.
Yeah.
Come on.
Okay.
I think she'll take
care of that soon, so.
See ya, Debra.
No! I'm trying!
What?
Nothing.
You said you
were good at this.
Ooh!
Didn't even try.
They can come and get it.
Yeah. Oh, why does
he keep doing that?
That one's cute.
Sorry, just...
That's all right.
Hey, you hungry?
It's a simple question.
I could eat.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Yeah, cause I'm starving.
Yeah, cool, me too.
Mm, you thirsty?
Yeah, I guess so.
Yeah, oh, there you go.
You said you were...
Ugh!
I picked brunette and blonde -
- Oh!
- Oh, here it is.
Ooh.
Well, let me know if
you need anything else.
- Okay.
- Okay, thank you.
Enjoy, y'all.
Bon appetite!
You speak French?
Nah, not really,
I'm just trying to impress you.
You could always serenade me.
Why would that work?
A little bit?
So, you never
told me your story.
Well, I was born in
a small town in Colorado.
My family,
well, my sister, Amber,
she passed away
not too long ago, yeah.
Things haven't really
been in the same since.
I'm really sorry, Sam.
Sorry I asked.
No, no! It's fine.
I love talking about her.
Really, I do, it's...
She was a huge part of
my life, and she still is.
You really looked up to her
didn't you?
I wouldn't be doing all of this
if it weren't for her.
I mean, I wouldn't even
be here for that matter.
I wanna show you this.
That's her notebook,
it's got her lyrics,
songs, everything.
This is her?
Yeah, that's Amber.
Um...
What?
I've seen her.
Where?
Just here in Nashville,
just a few weeks ago.
That's not really possible.
Maybe I'm mistaken,
but I swear,
I saw a girl that
looked just like her,
just the other day.
I mean, I wish that were true,
but she passed away,
and she never
really made it to Nashville.
I'm sorry, must have
been her doppelganger.
Was she wearing yellow?
I'm sorry?
The girl you saw,
Amber's doppelganger,
was she wearing
yellow by chance?
I can't remember, why?
Just wondering.
I'm still gonna get you back
for that stunt you
pulled at the pond.
No.
This is my humble
abode for the meantime.
I had a lot of fun.
I did too.
I'll move that for you.
It happens a lot.
Gotta little bit of hair right.
Thanks.
Who's that?
What?
It looks like Sam's
got herself a boy toy.
Oh! Sorry.
Yep, I'm gonna...
It's okay.
Guys, I just saw some
guy smackin on Sam.
Oh, snap.
Dude, looks like Sam
found herself a boyfriend.
No, she doesn't.
Yup, look for yourself.
Well...
Goodnight, Sam.
Goodnight, I'll see ya.
Oh!
You all right?
I'm good. No.
Tie your shoes next time, huh?
I will, noted.
Are you locked out?
No, no.
You're locked out.
No. I'm good.
Oh, Tristan, hey.
Goodnight, Sam.
Goodnight.
You really didn't
have to wait up
for me.
Yeah, we didn't,
We were just working on...
Whoa, what were we working on?
Oh, we were working on an album
that our manager is
having us put together.
And you were?
It was one night.
Come on, you were
gone like, all day.
I was gone all day,
I was working
with our manager.
I was working on this stuff.
Band stuff, don't
you think you need
your band mates for that?
Huh, but instead,
you're going out on a date.
Thanks for thinking of us.
No, it's not like...
It's not like that.
Well, what is it?
I wasn't even... No, okay.
What is it?
Whatever, fine. Never mind.
Never mind, never mind,
never mind, never mind.
Hello?
Hey,
I didn't wake you, did I?
No, I've been awake
for a few hours.
Okay, good.
So, I have this new song
that I've been working on,
and I really wanna
show it to you.
I was wondering...
Like avocado toast
Just like you the most
The way you fill me up
Hey, beautiful.
No one's ever called me that b
You're kidding.
Wow.
So, the song.
Yeah.
Yeah, are you gonna
show it to me, or...
Okay, I just have
the chorus down,
but I want you
to be brutally honest.
Oh, yeah, I'll be brutal.
Okay, great.
Okay.
Here we go.
Like avocado toast
I just like you the most
The way you
fill me up just right
Perfect day or night
I just like you the most
And voila, that's all I got.
Are you serenading me?
Okay, all right, no, I-
- Is that what you're doing?
Wow.
You're serenading
me right now?
You wish.
- Wow.
- I'm just kidding, no.
I know that's
what it looks like,
but come here.
I promise,
this was for feedback purposes.
Feedback, okay, so research.
Strictly research.
Yeah,
what are your thoughts?
Well, if you wanna
know honestly,
I loved it.
Really?
It was really good,
yeah, and I'm serious!
Cool.
I mean, I don't really
know how you manage
to make a song
about toast so beautiful.
I was inspired.
I guess.
Ooh! Steamy.
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't
mean to interrupt your-
- No, no, we're good,
cause we were just...
I was just showing her
a new song that I wrote.
Yeah.
What's up?
Well, it so happens
I hooked both of you up
with a photo session
for this afternoon.
A photo shoot, for what?
For what?
Sam, have you learned nothing?
Photos for the album covers,
glam photos for the press.
Oh.
I mean, how glam are we talking?
Don't worry, Giovanni
will take care of you again.
Ooh, more outfits, yay!
I swear, this is
like the third time
we've gone out for new equipment
Yeah,
how are we affording this?
Look, it's not new
so it's cheaper.
Mm, so it's used.
It's previously owned.
I'm sorry, did you
just want me to stand...
Ooh, I'm sorry!
Sam!
Okay, I mean-
- Okay, you got this.
I'm sorry. Ugh, okay.
Do you just want me...
- No, no-
- Like here?
Is that fine?
Like before.
I feel like I'm really
close to you
if you do that.
Oh, okay, hey, boyfriend.
Come here.
Right here, right here.
I didn't say you were
a boyfriend, I'm sorry.
No, no, look in his eyes.
His?
Okay.
Okay.
Hi.
Yeah, see.
Uh, I like that one.
All right, all right. Perfect.
Yeah, see, I knew you had it.
Hold on.
We're on the radio!
Crank it! Crank it!
Yeah! Woo!
Yes!
Yes!
This is amazing, man.
Listen to this.
Dude, dude, dude, dude, dude.
What's up? What's up?
We're on the freaking radio.
Yeah, it's just Sam
should be here.
Hey, you know what?
Maybe she did hear it,
wherever she is.
Yeah, just not the same.
I just got off the
phone with my contact
at 98.9 FM, your song was
on the radio just now.
Are you serious?
Yes, and I booked you
a television appearance.
Your segment airs
tomorrow night live.
Oh, my gosh! Are you serious?
I knew you could do it.
This is gonna be huge
exposure for you, really.
I told you I was brilliant
didn't I?
You did, and thank you.
Woo! Thank you, thank you!
Uh, and we're hugging now.
Oh, okay.
I'm sorry, sorry.
Okay, okay, okay.
Okay.
But I'm gonna bring
in the rest of the band, right?
No, no, remember
what we talked about.
You're the focus here.
Can I bring Tristan?
Who?
Tristan.
Mm?
I mean,
like lead guitarist, Tristan,
he sings..Tristan... Green.
Oh! Oh, I...
Sure, sure, couldn't hurt.
And you Mr, it's time
for your photo session.
I gotta use the bathroom.
I'm sorry, sorry, I'm sorry.
You look great.
Do I smile for these, or...
I don't know.
Straight face, I dunno.
It's Sam!
Hey Sam!
Hola, Sam.
Hi, mom, how are you?
How's Nashville?
Wait, Sam,
explain yourself first.
I got a text from
Tristan about some guy
that you're seeing.
No, no, it's not like...
Mom, no, it's just he's a boy,
it's not like that, it's weird.
Who is this boy?
It's fine, it's not...
We're friends.
Oh, so it's true.
- Mm.
- He's just a singer.
He's fine, anyways,
I really don't have
a ton of time,
but I wanted to call
because I wanted to tell
you some exciting news.
You know what
they say about singers.
What?
I don't know, I was asking you
Hello?
Hello?
Mom?
Yes, si.
We're here.
Yes.
Well, I wanted to call you
cause I wanted to tell you that
I have some
really exciting news.
I'm gonna be on a TV show.
Crazy, I think it's on
channel 16, channel 16.
- Wow, okay.
- Mm.
Got it.
Adios Samantha,
break a leg on the show.
So many legs, like
all of the legs.
Bye, I have to go,
I have to go, bye.
Oh, my.
It's gonna be worth
missing my Wrestlemania.
And my favorite telenovela.
What did you wanna show me?
Remember this?
It's the pick
from our first show.
Exactly.
Where did you...
Let's just say,
I have my sources.
Amber, I love it.
I love you.
She was my sun
My stars my moon
It breaks my heart
she was taken
Much too soon
Feels like coming undone
Like coming undone
I'm broken and numb
I'm broken and numb
She's the only one who
got me through the day
Now she's gone away
No one understands
like you do
But these days
it's just not you
Feels like talking
to a stranger
Talking to a stranger
Where have you gone
Now she's gone
it's just not the same
These days it's just not you
It's just not you
It's just not you
It's just not you
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just working
on a new song.
So, my dad did look over
the contract, he said most
of it was pretty standard.
He did mention that
there seemed to be a lot
of gray areas.
So, just be careful.
Yeah, okay. Thanks.
Sam! We were
on the radio today.
Yeah, no, I heard,
that was good.
Tristan wants to talk to you.
He's outside waiting.
You wanted to talk to me?
Did I do something?
Where you been, Sam?
What do you mean
where have I been?
I've been working.
Did you forget that
we were supposed
to get new band equipment today?
By the way, we heard
our song on the radio.
I heard it too!
It was great.
That's just it.
We all heard it together,
and you weren't there.
I'm sorry it's been
really rough for you.
It's been rough.
Wow, look where we are.
We have, oh, I don't know,
a killer manager, you're welcome
We have our song on the radio,
we have our song,
Amber's song on the radio.
And you think that
you did all this?
Because the last time I checked,
the band was here.
I mean, we were working
on our album
while you were off with some guy
I'm sorry, are you...
Am I what?
Are you jealous?
- What?
- I thought we talked
about this, this is what we-
- That is not the point.
We sat down and talked. No!
Really? That's not the point?
What's it about,
It's about you not caring
about the band anymore.
No.
Are you kidding?
Do you see me right now?
Yeah, exactly.
I look ridiculous.
I'm wearing this, I'm...
Come on!
That's exactly it.
Yeah, no, I know.
It's not me because guess what?
The real me's not gonna sell.
Who told you that?
Who told me?
Who do you think told
me that? Come on.
I've been out all day.
I've been making this
album cover for us,
for the band, for you, for Amber
for everyone else.
For me? It's not for me, Sam.
Yeah.
And you know what?
It's not for Amber.
Don't say that about her.
Look, Sam-
- I've been trying to make
this successful,
I've been trying to make
our band make it.
I'm trying to make money,
I'm trying to do everything.
Money, okay.
Are you really gonna-
- Did you forget why
we came out here?
We came out here to make music.
You know what?
I've known you a long time, Sam,
and I feel like I
don't know you anymore.
I felt like if Amber was here...
Don't say that.
She'd be saying
the same thing to you.
This Sam, whoever she is,
she'd break Amber's heart.
How dare you?
Wow.
Debra booked me to
interview on a TV show.
Yeah, that's great.
Yeah.
She wanted just me to go.
But I asked her
if I could bring you,
but you know what?
Be there, don't be there,
I don't really care.
Doesn't really make a difference
Amber?
Amber, where am I?
Amber? Amber, where am I?
There you are.
What's wrong, Sam?
Amber, I don't...
I don't know what to do anymore.
About what?
Everything.
Well, what do you want?
That's just it.
Amber, I don't know anymore.
Yes, you do.
I thought I could
do it, I can't.
I can't, Amber, I'm
letting the band down,
and it's like I have
to be somebody else to make it.
Here's what I've learnt, Sam.
If you think you
can't do something,
sure enough,
you won't be able to,
but if you think you can,
then you can!
And you will.
But how?
I mean, how do I do that
when every time I try,
like you say, I fail and I fall,
and I do it over, and
over, and over again.
I'm sick of it.
Sam, you might
fall down a time or two,
or three, but the point is,
you get back up,
and you keep on trying.
You never really fail,
unless you fail to try.
I wish you were really here.
I am.
Where?
I'm wherever you
want me to be, Sam.
Amber, I don't...
What do you mean by that?
Amber, what does that mean?
I've been...
Amber?
Something's happening to me.
I don't know what's going on.
What's going on?
I'm sorry Sam,
I don't think I can stay
for very long
just don't forget to...
Amber, don't forget
to what? What?
Amber, Amber?
Amber, oh don't go away.
Where'd you go? Oh.
Is Tristan coming?
- Who?
- Thank you.
Oh, Tristan.
No, no, he's not here yet,
but there is someone
here to see you.
Hi.
Hey, Sam.
Hey.
Oh, you two make
such a cute couple.
It's almost...
Sick.
Ooh.
You'll do great. I'll
just be right here.
Hey, it's okay to be nervous.
Who said I was nervous?
I didn't say I was
nervous, I'm fine.
I'm just saying.
I'm good, I'm...
I'm really terrified.
Look, you'll do great.
Just believe you can do this.
Okay.
All right. All right,
I'll be right over here.
Yeah.
Up, up, up, up, up. Hi! Hi.
Here, right here. Right here.
Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit. Okay.
Samantha,
it's nice to meet you.
Hi.
All right, folks,
lock it up, one minute.
- Okay.
- One minute.
Remember what we talked about.
Be confident, play the part.
You have to do this.
Now, make the show.
Now, we are on in,
five, four, three.
I can't believe it
she's on TV.
Yes, go Sam, go!
Hi, everybody,
and welcome to the show.
We've got a great
show tonight for you.
Chef Rachel will be in
with about 25 new ways
to make guacamole.
And up first though,
we have a very special guest,
it's Samantha Bradshaw.
She's here.
She's new to Nashville.
She's a transplant,
and we're gonna find out
all about her.
Well, let's get into it.
Where do you hail from?
Just I'm from the
small town USA.
So, you're a small town girl
with big town dreams,
but what brings
you to Nashville?
Actually, the reason
that I came here
was because of my sister, Amber.
She was actually, she was
gonna pack up her bags
and she was gonna
come to Nashville.
And she was really, I mean,
she's one of the best singers.
And you're talking about
her in the past tense.
Does that mean she's...
She passed away recently.
Sorry, it's actually,
it's been kinda rough,
but the music has really
gotten me through it,
and it's because of the music,
and it's because of her,
and it's because of her songs.
I mean, that's the
whole reason I'm in
this whole industry
in the first place.
I am so sorry
for your loss, but I...
I know that she
would be proud of you
and the person
that you've become.
Thanks, I hope so.
Music was...
That was her life.
It was everything to Amber
and she was
always playing something.
She was always
playing her guitar,
or singing a song,
or writing a song,
or doing something.
She was always doing
something with music,
and that was...
That's when she was the happiest
Always when she was the
most alive, you know?
What terrific memories
you have of her,
but let's talk about
your new album
that's coming out.
She was uninhibited.
She didn't care.
She wanted to do
something, she did it,
and she wasn't
like the rest of us.
She was unafraid.
Now the new album coming out-
- That's like what
the rest of us,
can you imagine if we
just followed our heart
and we just did it?
Because I mean, all of
us should be like that
because if we don't, I mean,
we never know when the last time
we're gonna be able to do it is.
We're gonna give
you a little bit
of a chance to collect yourself.
We're gonna come
back in just a minute
or two with Chef Rachel,
she's got some brand
new guacamole recipes.
And when we come
back later in the show,
we'll catch up with more
with Samantha Bradshaw.
We'll be right back.
And we're out.
What was that?
That was humiliating!
I dunno what...
I thought it was on a roll.
Oh, you were on a roll, Sam.
I don't know what
you've been smoking.
But you wanted me to
talk, so I was talking.
I wanted you to talk
about the big promotion,
the album, the song,
not your dead sister!
Wow.
You're awful.
Okay, that might have
been a little harsh,
but you were depressing.
All you talked about was Amber.
I don't see what's
wrong with that.
Your airtime is limited
it's precious,
don't you understand that?
I guess not.
Promote, promote, promote.
Talk about the album.
Talk about...
Talk about your wardrobe.
Talk about anything really
except Amber.
Can you do that for me?
For heaven sakes for your sister
I guess, I can talk
about the album more.
The story about your
sister is very sweet,
but this is entertainment.
Keep it light.
People don't want to be reminded
of their mortality.
I need an espresso.
I need an espresso.
You think she's okay?
Are you kidding? She's great.
Maybe she was...
Stumbling.
Peter, the poor girl
is practically filibustering
up there.
I mean, I thought that
she was doing better,
but I guess, she's not over it.
Patricia, when we
lose someone we love,
we never really get over it,
but with time it starts
to hurt a lot less.
And eventually, we just learn
to live with the pain.
I guess, I've been
lying to myself.
I'm not over it.
Let's keep watching.
It'll get better.
Sam, are you all right?
I don't...
I don't know.
Okay, I just talked
to the show runner.
It should come as no surprise
that the network is not
exactly happy with us,
but we can complete our segment
at the end of the show, if...
If?
If we make a
special announcement,
but it has to be
something hot off
the press, something exclusive.
Great, great, well,
I don't really have an
announcement to make.
Or do we?
We are going to go out there
and announce the official launch
of your musical duo.
- What?
- What?
I've been noodling
this one around
in my head for a while.
Ever since I saw what a
cute couple you two make.
Okay, well,
what are we just supposed
to form a band now?
No, I was thinking
of a pop rock couples duo thing.
Think Sonny and Cher,
Donnie and Marie.
Well, I think they're
like, brother and sister.
- Whatever.
- Mm.
People will eat it up.
Think of how many concert
tickets you'd sell.
Sure, but
Sam's already in a band.
Oh, I'm so glad you
brought that up.
Well, maybe I could do both.
No, see, that would
confuse the marketplace,
and crush us, so no.
No, no, absolutely not.
Well, I'm not
just leaving my band.
Why not?
People do it all the time.
No.
No, I'm...
No, I'm sorry, that does
not sit right with me.
Okay, Sam, I hate to
do this to you,
but you need to
make up your mind now,
or we can't go back
out there on the air,
and you can kiss
your career goodbye!
I can't. I really...
But nothing, I had to
pull a million strings
to get you on this
show, and this
is how you repay me?
Debra, can we have a moment
to talk about
this alone, please?
Fine, but if we go back
out on that set,
you will make the
announcement understood?
Understood.
Why do I put up
with these brats?
Sam, what are you thinking?
I don't know what I'm thinking
I don't know.
I can't, I can't just
ditch Epic Chance.
I mean, that's my
sister's band, but I mean,
I don't know, at the same time,
I can't just not go out there.
I mean, Debra's gonna
kill me if I don't.
No, she wouldn't kill you.
Okay, you might wanna
get a running start.
Yeah.
I don't know.
Wanna know what
the worst part is?
What?
A part of me...
A part of me
was already considering
leaving Epic Chance,
and then you and me both,
we could do our
own thing, and I dunno,
make music together.
Tristan, I...
What did you hear?
- Enough.
- Tristan, no,
Tristan, come on!
Tristan, hey, hey...
Tristan, come back, come on!
Well, we should...
We should really
get back out there.
Wait, we're doing this?
Are you sure?
Yeah.
I made up my mind.
Let's do it.
Good, okay.
I should have gotten water.
Oh, I think we still have time
I'll go grab some.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Hey Tristan, Tristan look,
you don't understand,
I don't have a choice in this.
Yes, you do, Sam.
Okay, places, we are
on in five, four, three.
And welcome back everybody.
We're gonna continue
our conversation
with singer, Samantha Bradshaw.
Samantha, you brought a
guest with you.
Who is this?
Adam Kenton,
singer, songwriter.
Adam, nice to know ya.
How do you do, Tony?
Out of my own curiosity,
are you guys a couple?
That's for us to know
and you to find out.
I just might.
It seems funny to me
that you would come all
the way to Nashville
for the music
and find yourself a boyfriend.
So, a little birdie told me
that you two have a big
announcement to make
right here live on the show.
Yes, yes we do,
or rather, Sam does.
Sam?
Yes.
Come on, Sam,
don't be such a tease.
Sam, the announcement.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I can't.
I can't do this, I'm sorry.
I need to go.
Sam, Sam, Sam.
What are you doing?
I can't do this anymore.
Hope you're happy.
No, I'm not happy!
You just threw all your
careers down the toilet!
Look, we're having
some technical difficulties here
Maybe we can cut to Chef Rachel-
- Don't you run away from me!
And her guacamole again,
or better yet,
we'll be right back.
What did you just do?
I'm sorry, okay?
Sorry, you have
no idea how sorry
you're gonna be!
Excuse me?
Ha, have you forgotten
our contract?
Mm, I'm pretty sure
it's no good anymore
because I quit!
Oh, you
really think so?
No, wait, wait, wait,
you're totally right,
you're totally right,
because as of this moment,
I no longer represent you.
What you did out
there was despicable.
Well good, fine.
We'll just go our separate ways.
No harm done, it's fine.
It's fine.
No harm done!
Do you know I can't
ever show my face
here ever again?
And neither can you.
I can't even stand
to look at you.
Fine, the feelings mutual.
Oh.
Amber!
Amber.
Ugh!
Amber!
Ugh.
Mm, why can't I see you anymore?
Morning, sunshine.
Hey, do you know where Sam is?
I don't know,
but the van's gone.
What?
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
Yello?
You stole my song.
You stole my sister's song.
Oh, relax,
I didn't steal anything.
Are you kidding me?
Then why am I
hearing it on the radio
by another singer?
I'm sorry, are you serious?
Give it back.
Give it back! Give it back!
That is not yours.
That is not even mine,
that's my sister's.
Well, she's not exactly
here to defend herself
now, is she?
How dare you?
Oh, get over yourself, kid.
Obviously, you didn't
even bother
to read the contract.
I am done with you.
No. No, no. You know...
You can't, that's not
fair, you can't do that.
No.
Yes, yes, I can.
Obviously, I'm
not gonna go on a date
with my best friend's
mom, right?
Cause it's weird, and that's
where I got the inspiration.
All right, one, two, three, four
Why do I like so
Hi.
Hey, it's Sam, right?
Yeah.
Have you been crying?
No, no, I'm good.
I'm good, I'm fine.
What are you guys doing,
street performing?
Street perform...
Oh, this, you mean
this little ditty.
No, no, no, we're doing one
of those French new wave,
avant garde
performance art things,
you know?
We are not street performing
because that would be-
- No.
I mean, what-
Ridiculous.
Hide the tip jar.
Look, I know we
really haven't...
So, we really haven't
seen eye to eye.
Really?
I thought we always
had a really good
like back and forth kinda...
Really? Oh, please.
Really?
You've been really
rude to my sister's band,
and my sister, and me.
Have I really? Is this real?
Is that a thing?
Yeah, you were really
rude, man.
Yeah, like vicious.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, I understand,
I'm working
through childhood
stuff in therapy,
it's repressed, I get it.
Yeah.
I just, I saw what
happened to you guys
the other night at the show.
Uh, no, you saw that?
Yeah, gosh that sucked.
I'm really sorry that
happened to you.
I'm sorry you had
to go through that.
You really mean that?
Yeah, I mean,
this industry sometimes,
it just sucks, man.
It sucks sometimes.
Yeah, right?
I get it, it's cut throat,
that's fine,
whatever, but does
everyone in our industry
have to be a bag of butt
bagels all the time?
I don't know,
maybe some people
are just hiding
their own insecurities.
Would you like a pamphlet?
Yeah, yeah, give her a thing.
Sure, yeah.
He did the decals on these.
- Oh.
- They're sick.
It's disgusting.
They boil lobsters alive.
I better go.
Doing great!
He was a great drummer, yeah.
It was good while he lasted.
Very sensitive.
So, I guess, are we like...
We're like friends now,
half friends?
Yeah, ish friends.
- Friendsish.
- Ish, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, all right.
Yeah, sweet.
Uh-oh.
Oh, no.
- I'm sorry.
- We do a li...
We do a little lobster claw.
Like that's the claw, you know?
- This?
- The pinchers, yeah.
That, me?
Yeah, but you can
has to catch it with a claw, so.
I'm sorry, I don't...
Come here...
Ooh, gosh.
That's the sound a
lobster makes, so just go...
Do I do that?
No.
No.
Two, three.
Okay.
- Never done that.
- Okay, cool.
That was weird.
Sorry.
Just friendish.
Actually, before I
go, I just wanted to...
Thanks.
Why'd you do that?
Just because you
guys are working hard
and for never giving up, yeah.
This actually helps,
because well, we're
planning to move back home,
and we're saving up.
I mean, there's
no place like home.
It turns out
Nashville wasn't
the scene for us,
but we still got the
music and the band, right?
That's what matters.
Sam.
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
- I can't.
- Oh, my...
I'm so sorry!
I was actually trying to help.
Really, man?
What did I say?
No way.
Amber?
There you are.
I was looking all over for you.
Me? Wait, wait, wait,
wait a minute, wait.
Am I dead, or dreaming, or both?
Listen, Sam's gone.
Gone?
What do you mean gone?
Or rather she will be.
I know where she's heading,
but I have to ask for your help.
Can you do that for me?
Of course.
But I mean like,
can other people see you?
Honestly, it probably
looks like you're talking
to yourself right now.
Well, that's comforting,
at least I know
I'm not going crazy.
What in the world?
Who is he even talking to?
Just keep walking, look away.
Thanks again.
For what?
For helping Sam
get through this.
Yeah.
I know where Sam is.
This is gonna sound crazy,
but I saw her, Amber.
In a dream or some...
What are you...
That's just it,
it wasn't a dream,
I saw her clear as day.
She asked me to do
something for her, and so,
I'm just here to
fulfill that promise.
You don't believe me.
That's fine. I don't blame you.
It does sound crazy.
It is...
Crazy.
Come in.
We need to help Sam.
And anyway, thanks for putting
our differences aside.
I know you're probably
not the biggest fan
of me right now, but
thanks for hearing me out.
And yeah, so that's why I'm here
We should probably
call her mom.
Wait, you actually
believe this guy?
Yeah, I do.
Amber would do anything for Sam.
Okay, just let me
get this straight.
You expect us to drop everything
just because a ghost
told you to do so.
Exactly, sort of.
Can I just
say something?
Please.
I know it sounds a little...
Crazy?
Unorthodox
but I think we should do it.
Sam needs us right now.
You know Amber would
want us there for her.
That's my thoughts exactly.
Let's do it!
I'm in.
I'm in too.
Cool.
- Wee!
- Careful,
she's a rental.
Shotgun!
Do you have everything?
I do now.
Grant
me the serenity to...
God grant me the
serenity to was...
Accept the things I cannot...
Hello, Tristan?
Yes.
Sam ran away,
but she's on her way here?
Amber's song got stolen! What?
You know what, fine,
just send the contracts
over to me, I will handle this.
Serenity my...
Papacita! Sam is coming,
we got work to do.
Adam, I...
I'm sorry, why?
What are you doing here?
I'm here for you.
I'm sorry.
And I ruined my sister's band,
and I let the stupid
manager get to me,
and I let it get inside my head.
And I feel stupid,
and I feel like...
You know what the worst part is?
I feel like I've let Amber down.
No, you didn't.
I did.
You came all this way
to give me a notebook?
It's not just a notebook.
Thank you.
Guys, I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I'm really sorry, I don't...
I don't...
Let's just say,
someone told us
you might need us
right now, and yes,
she was wearing yellow.
Thank you.
- Love you, man.
- Pumpkin!
Excuse me, pumpkin?
Excuse me, pumpkin,
hey so I found something
in the contract that
can help us, page eight.
Mom what are
you doing here?
Fixing it, you know
with all my divorces,
I know my fair
share of attorneys.
True. You do.
Okay, this is all legalese,
you do retain the
ability to buy it back.
Okay.
So, how much are we talking?
$50,000.
I know it sounds bad.
It is bad.
All right, hear me out.
What if we raise the money
with a concert?
A concert.
Yes, and we keep
100% of the profits.
I'll take care of the venue
if you can take care of
gathering the artists.
I mean, can you think of any?
I'm in.
A concert you guys?
If it means taking Amber's
song back from Debra, I'm in.
Boom.
Look, if we
really wanna do this,
we're gonna need
a few more artists
besides ourselves.
What if we ask
the Methodical Lobsters?
The lobsters?
Just throwing
them a bone.
It's your show,
you do whatever
you feel is best.
I have a good feeling.
Okay, so we have the lobsters,
we're gonna need
at least one more artist.
I dunno, does anyone
come to mind?
Hi, Nathan, this is Sam.
Look, this is gonna
sound kind of crazy,
but I was just wondering,
I've a huge favor to ask you.
What is it?
The only problem is the song,
Even In Dreams.
Mm, we can't use that one.
I mean, we tons of
songs in our library.
Yeah, I mean, that's fine.
I don't know.
I mean, I'm just kind of hoping
it could be special.
We can still write a new one,
there's still time.
Don't think
we have that much time.
Not like you
haven't done it before.
Not like this.
What are so afraid of?
Mm. Mm.
In the middle of
writing a masterpiece?
More like senseless doodling.
I'm so confused.
What is it?
I used to be able to see Amber
all the time and my dreams,
she's supposed to help me,
and I can't see her anymore.
And then, it just feels
like I'm losing Amber
all over again.
No, no,
that's just it.
What, what is?
Well, for some reason,
she's only able
to visit you when you're
being true to yourself.
She said, remember to
be true to yourself.
All right!
Welcome to taking back
Amber's song concert!
Thanks to your
generous donations,
we are gonna give the power back
to the original artists.
Indy music is not dead!
So, help me out to welcome
our very special guest,
give it up
for Nathan Osmond!
You ready to get your party on?
Come on!
Feeling good smelling good
Ready to rock
Windows down
I got my truck shined up
Been working
all week now it's time
To have a good time
We'll have a good time
Money in my pocket
ready to spend
I've waited long enough
for a wild weekend
Cruise down main let
Them all check out my ride
Summer nights
and country twang
Me online start
calling your name
Welcome to the party
Come and let your hair down
Shake it shake it
Turn it up
Let's wake up the whole town
But don't stop till you see
The morning light
I'll come and rock your body
Check out all the hotties
Can I get a yeehaw
The place is getting rowdy
This is gonna be
one heck of the night
Welcome to the party
It's fine, it's gonna be fine.
I'm gonna...
I'm just gonna shake off the...
Ooh.
Mm.
Wow, we look great.
Wow.
Hey, you got this, Sam.
You got this.
Yeah, yeah.
I just gotta
stay true to myself.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Is everything okay?
I've really been trying to do
what Amber told me to do,
and I don't see her anymore,
and I wish I did.
Sam.
Just something about her
I knew that when we met
The look that she had given me
I just couldn't forget
Cause unlike any other girl
You know she's got it all
She's changing my whole world
So easy to fall
Like avocado toast
I just like you the most
The way you
fill me up just right
Perfect day or night
I just like you the most
Home is where the heart is
It's where your history begins
When you think you've
left it all behind
No that's not where it ends
You strolling down the street
Rocking skinny jeans
Hiding the fact that
you walking just an act
Chasing what we wanted
Not knowing what we had
Think you've
left it all behind
The memories take hold
Come right in and
change your mind
Calling you
Calling you back home
You've hit the wrong
Road gone higher
But you can't
escape the past
Cause home is
where the heart is
You reach for fame much higher
But distractions never last
Cause home is
where the heart is
Home is where the heart is
Well, pumpkin,
we're still way short
with only your song left.
So, no pressure, right?
Yeah, mom, I dunno.
I still don't know what
to say to everyone.
Hey, what did Amber always say?
When words fail music speaks.
Music speaks.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, she did, didn't she?
Mom, it's like
she's still connected
to me, she is
through the music.
It's kind of like she never
really left, not really.
She's still here.
Cause home is
where the heart is
You reach for
fame much higher
But distractions never last
Cause home is
where the heart is
Yeah
Home is where the heart is
All right.
Okay, so this next
song is actually
the last song, and
I really don't know
what to say, to be honest.
But as my mom just reminded me
about my sister, Amber,
there's this thing
she would always say,
she would say that
when words fail, music speaks.
So, I guess,
I'm just gonna do that.
I'm gonna let the
music speak for me.
So, this next song
is one that I wrote,
and it's called,
"Live Your Dreams Awake."
Is this really happening
or is it just a dream
Sometimes it's so hard to tell
When you're living in between
Feels like I can fly
But how can that be
It all feels so real
It's coming way too fast
I don't know how to feel
There's a voice inside my head
She says just breathe
Don't overthink just believe
Throw your hands up in the air
And live your dreams
Live your dreams
When you're living dreaming
Places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
And be true to you
Is this really happening
The voice that's in my dream
Telling me I had it in me
To reach the highest peak
It's making sense
I feel so right
I found where I belong
Listen close inside your heart
And then you find your song
There's a voice inside my head
She says just breathe
Don't overthink just believe
Throw you hands up in the air
And live your dreams
Live your dreams
When you're living dreaming
The places out your mind
Dreaming believing
then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
And be true to you
Maybe maybe
Crazy chances aren't so crazy
Maybe maybe
The happiness is real
Maybe maybe
When you live
your dreams awake
When you're living dreaming
When you're living dreaming
The places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
Living dreaming the
places out your mind
Dreaming believing
Then you'll really find
The wishes in your heart
Really do come true
If you keep on dreaming
and be true to you
Did we make it?
Well, we're close.
Close, well, how much?
By $10,000.
I mean, at least
we tried, right?
Did I miss it, the concert?
Yeah, I'm sorry, Steve,
what are you doing here?
Your mom told me what
happened to you guys.
I came back as soon as I heard.
I'm so sorry, Samantha.
Did you raise enough funds?
Sort of, kind of ish.
No, not really, not even close.
Will this help?
Ugh, thank you! Oh, my.
Thank you so much.
You guys.
Who wants to cash it?
Come in.
Debra Thomas?
Who's asking?
50,000.
Epic Chance is exercising
their contractual option
to re-acquire all rights
to the song, "Even In Dreams."
If you do anything
regarding this song,
we'll see you in court.
Howdy.
Hey, how
did you know I was here?
I had a hunch.
So, there's a job that opened up
here in town.
I think I'm gonna take it.
Really?
I'm sorry, I
should have asked first.
No, no, it's not...
It's just, I'm
still gonna be here
with the band making music.
That's okay, I don't
wanna take you away
from the band.
No, no, it's not that.
I know, I...
The band and I
were actually wondering
if you wanted to join us.
Like join the band?
Like join the band, yeah.
Permanently?
Yeah, I mean, would you want.
Do you want to?
Yes! I'm so in.
Okay, oh, good.
I've been actually
writing some new lyrics, so.
Wait, you have a notebook.
I mean, this is...
That's just like Amber's.
Well, yeah, Amber
knew what she was doing.
This changed everything.
Adam.
You've changed everything.
I've been wanting to
do that for a long time.
Me too.
Anyways, so you were gonna show
me lyrics, or something.
Lyrics, or something, yeah.
Yeah.
Here's some
lyrics that I was gonna-
- That you were gonna show me
Oh, my gosh.
There's this one.
Ooh.
We had it all together
You and me the world
Together
And nothing lasts forever
Nothings the same
everything's changed
And it's not fair
No matter what I do
I can't get to you out there
But in my dreams it's
not all black and white
Where night is day
And day is night
Up is down and wrong is right
And everything's all right
Yeah everything's all right
Cause nothing's as it seems
Even in my dreams
I won't let you go
Cause I already know
If you can't see at all
Don't be afraid to fall
Cause you were meant to fly
We were meant to fly
You know it's true
I'm here with you
Even in my dreams
I'm here with you