Match, Meet, Murder (2025) Movie Script
(ominous music)
(woman grunting)
(dirt crinkling)
(grunting continues)
(music intensifies)
(woman whimpers)
(woman groans)
(woman whimpers)
(woman exhales)
(Woman): Please!
(woman whimpers)
(woman shrieks)
(footsteps crunch away)
(camera shutter snaps)
(camera shutter snaps)
(upbeat club music)
(woman): Let's lose the red
lips.
It's a little too intense.
What do you think?
Definitely.
Okay, can you please?
Actually, let's take a break.
If I'm starving, everyone
else must be.
Uh, that's lunch.
We'll meet back up
in an hour or so?
Great, thank you.
You look beautiful.
Thank you.
(cars honking in the distance)
I could get used to this.
Used to what?
Catered lunches, smoothies.
- Oh gosh.
- Life is good.
I mean, it's
the least I could do.
I know you're not charging me
anywhere close
to your usual rate.
And I can't tell you how
much I appreciate that.
Well, I mean, what are
friends for?
Besides, I am in this
for selfish purposes.
What do you mean?
I mean,
after the fashion show,
Ruby Remelle Lingerie is
going to explode.
I don't know about that.
Oh, come on.
You already have the orders
placed and the buyers lined up.
Besides, I'm wearing your Bra
Free Bra all day
and it's perfect.
Been shimmying around
and everything is just staying
exactly where it needs to be.
Well, I should hope so.
That's what it's designed to do.
Although, it would be nice if
you got some use out of it yourself.
Okay, and then what
do you mean by that?
I mean, how long has it been?
Since what?
Since Luke.
It hasn't been that long.
- Hmm.
- Besides, these things,
they take time.
Well, don't let it
take too long.
Everybody knows
there's nothing sadder
than a lingerie designer with
no one to model for.
Maybe you could pick
one out for me.
Ooh, I'd love to.
(door rattles)
(ominous music)
(rattling continues)
(glass clinks)
(Man): Luke?
I'm looking for Luke.
He's not here.
(rattling continues)
(loud knocking)
(knocking continues)
Open up.
I know he's in there!
Lower your voice.
I said he's not here.
Well, where is he?
I don't know, he doesn't
live here anymore.
Well, when you see him...
I won't be seeing him.
When you see him,
just tell him
I'll be seeing him.
I see you again,
I call the cops!
(lock clicks)
(door shuts)
(Ella): You should have
called the cops.
Ugh, what are they gonna do?
In this city they have bigger
fish to fry.
But I mean, you told
Luke what happened.
I messaged him.
And?
What did he say?
He never got back to me.
This is why you need a new
man with a normal job.
It's been so long
I wouldn't even know
how to get back into it.
And that's why I have
the pepper spray.
I mean, it's a good point.
Things have changed.
I mean, you've been out
of the game a while.
But
you ever hear of Rina?
No.
Okay, so it's this new dating
app, like super exclusive.
Basically, need to be rich
or famous.
Preferably both.
Well, great because
I'm neither.
Firstly, your lingerie line
is about to explode.
Secondly, look at you.
You are gorgeous.
And thirdly,
most important maybe,
your best friend just happens
to be a well-known photographer
who was recently given a Rina
code as a favour.
A Rina code?
Yeah, you need one to join.
Anyway, the point is,
you need this more
than I do right now.
Gimme your phone.
- Seriously?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Ooh.
- What are you doing?
(Ella laughs)
(Ruby scoffs nervously)
There.
Done.
Oh, what have I gotten
myself into?
Oh, please.
You'll be thanking me
when you're hooking up with
some pro athlete.
By the way, this wouldn't be a
bad idea for your place.
You should get one for
the front door.
"Successful fashion designer
seeks hot new accessory?"
So, what, it's cute.
And true.
If this doesn't work,
I am holding you responsible.
And what if it does work out?
Well, then,
it's my idea, of course.
Oh, of course.
(gentle music)
Well, this is fun.
Are you sure you're not hungry?
Look, I don't, I don't mind
the quiet type,
but is everything okay?
Wow.
Excuse me.
Oh it's a trust fall for you
Watch me fly to your needs
Yeah, I'd do anything
Oh, it's a trust
fall for you
()
(ominous music)
(gentle music resumes)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
A hundred times to you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
My heart's in place
where I'm saving
All the fun of
the day we're making
Hmm.
No. No. No.
(ominous music)
(knock on door)
(door rattling)
Hello?
(knock on door)
If you don't leave,
I'm calling the cops!
(lock clicking)
Hey! Hey!
Hey, hey, hey! Stop! Stop! Stop!
(exhales)
Luke! God!
I didn't think things ended
that badly between us.
(pepper spray plops on chair)
What are you doing here?
Um, I just wanted
to bring this by.
This is um, it's the last
of your stuff, I think.
I'll just put it in...
- No, no, no, here.
I'll take it.
- Rubes, it's heavy.
Luke, I'll take it.
Close the door.
Look, I didn't mean
to startle you.
I just...
I, I shoulda called first.
Yeah.
What's the matter with you?
(somber music)
Someone came here last
night looking for you.
It scared me half to death.
Who?
How should I know?
Someone you insulted,
or slandered, or who knows what?
What, what did you say?
Well, what do you think
I said?
I said you don't live
here anymore
and then I told him to leave.
You gotta fix that lock, Ruby.
Clearly.
I got a toolkit in the trunk.
I can take care of it in like,
two minutes, it just...
I'll handle it.
Do you know how many break-ins
there have been in
this neighborhood lately?
No, I don't but I'm sure that
you are gonna tell me.
(Police Radio): 5-16, we have a
possible 6-25 in progress.
See?
Why? Why do you have that?
That is so
that is so weird, Luke.
Yeah, they, uh, the cops
won't talk to me anymore.
Turns out they weren't fans
of the way I portrayed
their department
in my latest article.
So, how else do you expect me
to stay on top of things?
And you wonder why.
Why what?
That's what I thought.
Um...
(keys jingle)
Those are yours, I guess.
(footsteps tap away)
Just fix the lock.
(door rattles)
(door slams)
(exhales)
(sighs)
(gentle pop music)
Can't get fired now
Can't get left out
I gotta do it for you
Can't get fired now
Can't get last out
I gotta do it for me too
So I'll do other things
if it's day or night
I gotta go at this right
(giggles)
It's on me, the way my life
they way it turns around
(phone pings)
The way my life,
the way I make it so free
I'll make my mother
and my sister proud
Oh, it's up to me
Uh...
Oh, it's all up to me
Hello, Dylan.
(Ella): Hey.
- Hey.
- Doin' okay?
- Yeah.
Why?
Just that guy had you
really freaked out.
What guy?
That guy who came looking
for Luke.
Oh.
Uh, yeah.
Wait a second.
He just came over to drop off
some things.
Uh-huh, and the last time
that happened,
he ended up spending the night.
Well, that was then.
And before he became
so paranoid.
Hey, no judgment here.
Honestly, some of the best sex
I've had is with guys after
we broke up.
Well, Luke and I
are done for good.
Besides...
That doesn't matter anymore.
Follow me.
- Oh, yes, my queen.
I have a date.
(gasps)
When did this happen?
- Look.
- I knew it.
(Ruby giggles)
Oh, my.
Wealthy and super-hot?
I should have kept the code
for myself.
Sorry, no one seems to know
how to order anymore.
(Ruby): Oh, no,
don't worry about it.
We were just about to go over
the photos from the shoot.
Mm-hmm, right after
we finish talking
about your boss's date.
Ruby, you have a date!
It's not a big deal.
I haven't even met him yet.
- It is a big deal.
- Uh-uh.
Show her his profile.
- Okay, here.
- Oh!
Coco?
What is it?
I... I think I know this guy.
Follow me.
So, what you're about
to see is...
What we should be seeing are
the photos from the shoot.
I mean, they have to be sent
out to all the fashion media
in um, oh, exactly six hours so.
(Ella clears throat)
And all that can get done
in like, an hour.
Go on.
So, what you're about to see
is a clip from
the current season.
Of?
The hit reality show,
"Marry My Millionaire"! Ha!
Ugh, honestly.
I cannot believe you have not
seen it 'cause it is fire!
Okay.
(schmaltzy music)
Love is free.
But that doesn't mean
it's cheap.
Why settle when you can...
(chimes jingle)
"Marry My Millionaire?"
Is this for real?
Yes, it's for real.
Jules Jetridge is a Chicago
institution.
She's a third-generation
matchmaker
and has married a billionaire
twice.
The same one?
(Ella snickers)
Does it matter?
In each episode, Jules brings
in a new millionaire
and three women compete to go
on a master date.
And by the end,
he usually proposes.
Ah!
He proposes?
After one date.
A master date.
Yeah, Rube, haven't you
ever master dated?
(both chuckle)
(Coco huffs)
Plus, they've gotten to know
each other off camera.
We don't need to see all
that boring stuff.
Anyways, I'm going
to skip ahead.
(schmaltzy music)
That's him, right?
Will you accept this ring?
Grace,
it's time for your answer.
Are you ready to marry
my millionaire?
Yes.
Yes.
(music turns dark)
Now, tell me this,
what kind of person proposes
on a reality TV show?
Well, at least he didn't
marry her.
Well, we assume he didn't
marry her.
Yeah, but if he'd married her,
he wouldn't still be on Rina.
Right, 'cause no one
ever cheats.
Ah, forget it.
I'm cancelling.
What? What, 'cause you're
so offended
that the hot millionaire
who a couple hours ago
you were excited to see was on
a reality dating show once?
Just admit it, you're scared.
Scared of what, exactly?
Getting hurt.
Okay.
Help me get ready?
Ooh! What are you thinkin'?
I was thinking of matching
something with this green.
Ooh, can I come too?
Of course!
(Ella laughs)
Perfection.
(Ruby): Okay, I'm coming out!
Okay.
Oh, my.
Ruby, you look...
(Ruby sighs)
- Ridiculous?
No!
Perfect.
Dylan's not gonna know
what hit him.
- Okay, thank you.
- Okay.
You sure you don't want
me to drop you off?
Oh, no, no.
I'm just parked in the garage.
Okay, 'cause I will leave
my phone on,
and if it's awkward or whatever,
there's no spark,
just text me and I will get you
airlifted out of there.
- Okay.
- Okay.
(both squeal)
- Okay.
- Okay.
(heels clacking on pavement)
(car door shuts behind)
(ominous music)
(running footsteps
approach then stop)
(car alarm blares)
Hello? Is someone there?
(sighs)
(grunts)
(car battery dies)
Oh!
No.
(car squeals and speeds away)
(sighs)
- Okay.
(call dials)
(Dylan): Hello?
Dylan.
Hi, uh, it's Ruby.
Don't tell me you're
cancelling already.
I just snuck outta work.
No, no, no, I um,
I'm actually calling
'cause uh, my car has
completely died.
I must have left the lights
on or something.
Where are you?
Dylan, really, it's okay.
I'll meet you at the restaurant.
Come on, where are ya?
Kingsbury and Oak.
Oh, well, I'm already
in the area.
Are you sure it's no trouble?
Please, it's my pleasure.
Just sit tight.
Okay.
Thank you.
(gentle hopeful music)
(car rumbles to a stop)
- Hi.
- Hi.
(giggles nervously)
Uh, wow, this couldn't have
started off any worse.
Oh, I don't know.
I'm kind of enjoying myself.
Should we do the formal
introductions?
Sure.
- Dylan.
- Ruby.
Are you hungry?
Starving.
Follow me.
(Ruby): I've heard
of this place.
There's like a six month
wait list to get in.
How did you manage to
get a reservation?
I didn't.
Wait, so we don't have
a reservation?
My company brings them
a lot of business.
What company is that?
- I'm a broker.
- Stocks?
Gold, actually.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Through good times and bad,
it's the one asset that retains
its value.
(soft instrumental music)
(Ruby): Oh, thank you.
Ahem.
Thank you.
So, enough about me.
I wanna hear about you.
Uh, okay.
Well, um, I'm a designer.
I actually have my own lingerie
line, Ruby Remelle.
Hmm, I know.
You googled me.
Yeah, of course, I did.
I mean, I know Rina vets
its users
and you can never be too
careful, but, uh,
I was just a little curious.
Uh...
Dylan, there's something
I should probably tell you.
I'm really not supposed
to be on Rina.
What do you mean?
I mean, my friend she,
she swiped a code.
Oh, wow.
So, uh, you brought me here
under false pretenses,
is that it?
Actually, you brought me here.
Oh yeah.
Guess we'll just call it
even then, hey?
(Jules): Dylan! I thought
that was you.
- Hello, Jules.
- Hello.
Mwah.
Jules Jetridge.
- Oh, uh, of course.
Um, Ruby Remelle.
Ruby Remelle?
Like, the designer?
Yeah.
How did you know that?
Oh well, ahem.
I love it.
It's not often I find something
that fits me so well.
Oh, thank you.
(Jules): I am so sorry,
but duty calls.
It was lovely to meet you,
my dear.
- You too.
- Maybe we can collaborate
on something one day.
I, I would love that.
(Jules chuckles)
Dylan.
(Ruby chuckles)
I am so sorry about that.
Oh, don't be silly.
That was um, exciting.
So, you know who she is then?
Well, I know her show.
I mean, I can't say I'm
the biggest fan or anything.
(chuckles)
Okay.
So, uh, my turn to come
clean about something.
I know Jules so well because
I went on her show once.
I couldn't even tell you
why I did it.
I just...
(sighs)
I don't know,
I guess I was just
looking for someone special.
(sighs)
You knew? The whole
the whole time?
I didn't...
I didn't at first.
I mean, not initially when
I saw your profile on Rina.
It wasn't until after
my assistant
showed me a clip of your show.
I never even heard of it.
She showed you my clip?
Yeah.
(snickers)
And you still agreed
to meet me?
Honestly, I wasn't going to.
I mean, but Ella, she said
that I should probably...
Uh, sorry, who's Ella?
My best friend.
She said I should give
this a chance.
Well, I'm so glad
that she did.
You know what?
Me too.
(tender music)
(Dylan): I don't want
this night to end.
(Ruby): Neither do I.
(car rumbles)
Whoa.
It's just a house.
This is not just a house.
Looks better on the inside.
You promise?
(upbeat exciting music)
(Ruby giggling)
(footsteps clatter on stair)
(Ruby sighs gently)
(door creaks gently)
Morning.
Good morning.
I didn't know how you took it,
so I guessed.
Um, two sugars, splash cream?
That is perfect.
What I don't know is how
you take your eggs.
I mean, my housekeeper's out
but my scrambled eggs are
pretty legendary.
Ha.
Today I will take them to go.
I'm so sorry, I,
I have a really important
meeting I need to get to.
Well, let me grab my jacket.
I'll drive you.
No, Dylan, it's okay.
I will take a car.
Ruby, come on,
let me drive you.
Go make the eggs.
(chuckles)
- Okay.
Okay.
(uncertain music)
(muffled giggle)
(Ruby exhales)
Dylan, can I borrow
a shirt or something?
(mysterious music)
(knife clacks on board)
(gentle classical music)
Uh, my ride will be here
in a couple minutes.
Oh, that's all I need.
It's almost finished.
Actually, um, I'm gonna pass
on breakfast,
if you don't mind?
I'm not that hungry.
You don't even want it to go?
I'm good.
Hey, is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
Uh...
I just want you to know I don't
usually do that.
(Dylan chuckles)
Hey, neither do I.
(gentle kiss)
I would like, really love
to see you again.
Yeah, me too.
- 'K.
- Okay.
(phone pings)
Oh, my, my ride's here.
Call you later?
Yep.
(footsteps clack away)
(exhales happily)
(door opens and shuts)
Hmm.
Hmm.
(music turns dark)
(pan clangs)
Call you later, hmm.
Call you later.
(inhales and exhales deeply)
I'll call you...
call you later.
I'll, I'll...
(dark music continues)
(car rumbles past)
(door opens and shuts)
Hello?
(door shuts)
What are you doing here?
My husband is right outside.
I know.
(chuckles)
You're home early.
And what did you
take this time?
Helen, come on.
Moi?
Oh, no.
Come on, Helen.
You know better than that.
(Dylan laughing)
(Helen scoffs)
Helen: I'll be right out.
What do you want?
To slip out the back door
and forget any of this
ever happened.
You know, you get to keep
the insurance money
from the robbery and this all
stays our little secret.
Get out.
(dark music)
(Ella): Nobody gets into
Anselmo's without a reservation.
Well, he said he brings
in a lot of business.
Yeah, but they don't need
the business.
They've got a wait list that's
like six months out.
I don't know what to tell you.
I mean, we ate there.
'K, well, did he say anything
about his ex-fiance?
You know, that lady from
the reality show?
- Grace.
- Right.
No, he was honest about it.
Okay.
Did he say what happened
between them?
No, and I didn't ask.
I know what happened.
I heard she disappeared.
What?
Yeah, she disappeared.
Before the wedding.
(unsettling music plays)
And he didn't say anything
to you?
I mean, we talked about
the show, not about her.
Look, lets just relax, okay?
After embarrassing yourself
on a reality TV show,
who wouldn't wanna disappear
for a couple months?
(camera shutter snaps)
But her clothes were
still there.
What?
In his closet,
there are dresses.
That's weird.
I don't know.
It was just very recently Luke
came and dropped off
the rest of my stuff.
Look, we don't really care
how good a time you had
with him.
I'm just saying I don't think
right now
is the time to limit
your options.
I think she's right.
Now's the time to play the field
before things get too serious.
If they get serious.
Okay.
Boom.
Scored ya a date.
La Fonda Art Gallery.
Hottie.
(Ruby scoffs)
I mean, I guess it
wouldn't hurt to see
what's out there?
Absolutely!
That's what I'm saying.
Listen, I know you had
a good time but...
Hope I'm not interrupting.
(Ruby): Dylan.
(stammers)
What are you doing here?
I was in the neighborhood.
How did you know
where I worked?
Well, you told me the name
of the company
and then I just looked up
the address.
Yes, smart thinking.
(both chuckle)
Uh sorry, hi, I'm Dylan.
Hmm, we know.
It's nice to meet you.
And you as well.
Um, so anyway,
I was hoping maybe,
uh, you had some time for lunch.
Let me grab my stuff.
Have the best time.
(unsettling music)
(Ella exhales nervously)
(Dylan): So, tell me
about the show.
Well, um, production
is a bit behind but, um,
we should have everything
ready to go.
And what's the point
of the show,
to introduce the line
to the world?
Mainly it's to get press.
- Hmm.
- Get the buyers excited.
Hopefully get more store orders.
And once we get our
name out there,
we'll pivot to doing
online sales.
There's way less overhead,
way more profit.
And I've already got
the fulfillment centre
ready to go.
Ruby Remelle Limited Line.
Smart.
Really smart, actually.
Thank you.
You know, I haven't told
anybody else this but, um,
our preorders are through
the roof.
Everything works out, I'll be
taking you to Anselmo's.
You know, you remind me of me.
- Really?
- Yeah.
I was never handed anything.
Everything I have in life
I had to work for.
Yeah, me too.
But believe me, there are times
when I wish
things were handed to me.
Nah.
'Cause then you wouldn't
be who you are.
How 'bout we continue
this later on tonight?
Kind of haven't been able to
stop thinking about you.
Actually, I have plans.
Oh.
Another suitor?
You do have a date?
Look, I...
I didn't expect what happened
between us last night,
to happen.
And I already had
the date set up.
So cancel it.
All right, I understand.
But what would you say
if I told you
to have a terrible time tonight?
(both chuckle)
I just wanna make sure
this is real.
I mean, after all, you did fall
for Grace really quickly too.
(dark music)
(blows out breath)
She's not really gone, is she?
This morning I um...
I went into your closet.
I was just looking for a shirt
or something and uh,
I called down to you but
you didn't hear.
And?
I saw the dresses.
Yeah, I shoulda got rid
of them after she left.
Why didn't you?
I don't know, I...
I guess...
I guess part of me just always
hoped that she'd come back.
I'll get rid of them.
I promise.
Just never had a reason
to before.
But now I do.
(camera shutter snaps)
(tense music)
(camera shutter snaps)
(upbeat club music)
Ahem.
Well, this place is very um,
unique.
It is, isn't it?
Um, now this.
This is so uh
profound.
I think it represents
the inevitability of death.
(chuckles)
Nah, I don't think that's it.
I'm gonna get another drink.
Yeah.
Hi, um, can I get a, a large glass
of white wine, please? Thank you.
Ruby, ha!
- Jules.
- Twice in 24 hours.
I might start to think that
you're stalking me.
Or you're following me.
Well.
(both chuckle)
So, what are you doing here?
Oh um, just one the worst
date of my life.
Oh, not with Dylan?
No, no that, uh,
that went um
that was really great, actually.
I bet it did.
Thank you.
So um, how well do you know him?
Uh, very well, actually.
Why?
Uh, I don't know.
Oh.
Because you're falling
for him, aren't you?
I mean, it's a bit hard
to fall for someone
after just a couple of dates.
Not in my world, honey.
(giggles)
- Right.
So, Jules, I know that Dylan
proposed to someone on his show.
I was just wondering,
do you know what happened?
Well, what did Dylan tell you?
- Not much, he just...
- There you are.
Where's my drink?
Hey.
Something tells me I need to
keep an eye on you, Ruby.
- Who the hell was that?
- Oh, just um, a friend.
My drink?
Yeah, you know what?
I think I'm gonna head out.
'K, I guess I'll go
say my goodbyes.
No, no, no, you can um,
you stay here.
I'll be fine.
What are you saying?
I'm saying I had a nice time
with you tonight,
I just uh, I think um...
I think I'm just gonna go.
You're just gonna leave?
Pretty lame.
(message bloops)
It's been fun, Dash.
(knock on door)
(Ruby): Be right there!
(Luke): Hey.
Uh, you fixed the lock finally.
What are you doing here?
I just wanted to
check up on you.
You don't need to
check up on me.
I'm not one of your
investigations.
In fact, I have someone coming
over right now.
Ah.
Guy from the park?
It's a public place, Ruby.
It's not like I was peeking
through the window.
It's just as bad.
So, how did you two meet?
Same way everyone meets
these days.
Ruby, do you know how many
women I've talked to
who have been stalked or hurt
by somebody
that they met online?
I mean, look it, it's not,
it's not safe, all right?
What do you, what do you even really
know about this guy? (phone pings)
You gotta go.
Um, thank you.
Thank you, yeah.
- Okay, Rubes just...
- Thanks.
- Just be careful.
Thanks.
Bye.
(Ruby): Ha, not a clue.
I mean, and then he just handed
me his glass
without even asking
for anything.
I don't know.
That sounds, uh,
absolutely awful.
Because it was.
I mean, the second I stepped
in there,
I wanted to immediately leave.
Well, uh, you know,
not to call a spade a spade,
but that's kinda what you get
for going out with somebody
that you met on a dating app.
(Dylan laughs)
I uh, did see Jules there.
(scoffs)
Jules, huh? Really?
Mm-hmm.
Wild, right?
Well, you know, I mean,
scouting for her show
is a really big part of the job.
Or maybe she just wanted to be
amongst the beautiful people.
Hmm.
But you know what I would
really love to do?
What?
See that studio of yours.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I wanna see where all
the magic happens.
I wanna know everything
about you.
(Ruby): So, the entire line
is about comfort.
Women feeling good
in their skin.
Making their own decisions.
Because ultimately,
it's our choice.
I like that.
Empowering.
Exactly.
Well, you can tell that
you're confident.
Completely in control.
(Ruby chuckles)
You know, in designing maybe.
What do you mean?
I mean, I've always been
self-assured
when it comes to my work.
It's everywhere else
that's the problem.
Sounds like there's
a story there.
No story.
Just a series of failed
relationships.
Well, I mean, you already
know why I was on Rina.
Why were you?
Well, um, I thought my last
relationship was the one.
He was exciting.
A reporter.
We were together for years.
And so, what happened?
His job happened.
It changed him.
He started to see the world
in a
very dark light.
And I didn't wanna live
my life like that.
So, you still in touch
with him?
Not by choice.
He checks up on me.
Just to make sure I'm okay.
I know how it sounds is
it's just really out of concern.
You have nothing to
be worried about.
(dark music)
(Dylan scoffs)
Well, you know,
I think you'd look amazing
in that.
(Ruby giggles)
You know, it's funny,
I actually have never worn
anything I've designed myself.
Seriously?
Seriously.
Samples are expensive.
I can't afford
to waste anything.
You in that would never
be a waste.
(music swells)
(ominous music)
(exhales)
(soft music)
(papers flop)
For the first time in my life,
completely speechless.
Good.
'Cause I am done talking.
(music intensifies)
(Dylan exhales happily)
I've never met anyone like
you before, Ruby.
Not even...
Grace?
Dylan, I...
I'm so sorry, I...
No, no.
(exhales)
You have a right to know.
Like I said before, I
went on the show
with all the right reasons.
You know, I...
I really did hit it
off with her.
I know it sounds silly
but uh, we clicked.
We had so much in common.
What happened?
Well, producers forced
the engagement upon us.
Yeah, I didn't care.
I figured if it was meant to be,
it was meant to be, you know.
And if not, well,
we'd just call it off.
Is that how she felt?
Yeah, I thought so.
But then the second the cameras
stopped rolling,
she changed.
And I mean, I know everybody
would act differently
not in the spotlight
but she changed.
She became distant, angry.
I tried to ask her about it
but she refused to discuss
whatever was wrong.
So, finally I...
I said if things didn't change,
I wasn't gonna go through
with it.
What did she say?
I never saw her again.
(ominous music)
What?
Exactly what I just said.
She literally disappeared.
Did you go looking for her?
Of course.
I mean, there's only
so much I could do.
I figured that eventually,
once she worked through
what she needed to,
she'd reach out to me.
But
she never did.
Where is she now?
I have no idea.
That must have been so
traumatic.
Yeah, but it's got
a silver lining to it.
If that didn't happen,
I wouldn't have met you.
(Ruby): What do you mean
my shipment is stuck in customs?
No, no, I understand
what it means,
I just can't believe
yes, I will hold.
Hey, are you still on hold, too?
I'm waiting for a supervisor.
Yeah, spoiler alert,
there is no supervisor.
Yes, uh-huh.
Exactly, okay, so you can ship
it overnight?
Perfect.
I'll sign for it.
(Ruby): No.
No, thank you.
I really, really appreciate it.
Okay.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Oof.
Oh, that's probably from one
of the magazines
returning a sample.
Oh, my God.
What is it?
It's not a sample.
This is from Dylan.
Hey.
You guys finally get through?
Whoa.
(Ruby): This can't be real,
right?
Well, it's beautiful.
(Ella): Wait.
It's definitely real.
Seriously?
(Coco gasps)
Marry this man.
- What do you think?
- Well, it's beautiful.
And way too soon.
Excuse me?
I mean, can't you see
how strange this is?
That someone would want to
buy me expensive jewelry?
No, that's not what
I mean and you know it.
You know, you're the one that
pushed me to use this app.
To go and meet people
and live it up.
Huh, yeah.
I did push you to try
those things.
Don't you see how fast this
is moving?
I mean what, you go from Luke,
to not trusting anyone,
now this.
I know how I feel.
Yeah, you're not the one
I'm worried about.
- What are you talking about?
- Dylan.
I mean, how well do you
even know the guy?
I'm getting to know him.
(Ella scoffs)
And so far, it's been great.
Better than great, actually.
It's been perfect.
Ruby, he asked that
other woman
to marry him after one date.
That was for a reality
television show!
And what, that just means
it's not true?
We talked about that.
Did you talk about
what happened to her?
She disappeared.
What does that even mean?
Exactly what it sounds like.
Ruby.
Listen to yourself.
I mean, I know you like this
guy and everything, but come on.
There's some serious
red flags here.
Do me a favour, Ella.
If you're gonna be
on my side, great.
And if not, I'd appreciate it
if you'd mind your own business.
Ruby.
(footsteps stomp away)
What happened?
I gave her my opinion.
She didn't wanna hear it.
About the line?
Worse.
(exhales)
Her love life.
(Dylan): What's the matter?
Never seen somebody so unhappy
with gelato.
Sorry, it's nothing.
I was just thinking.
About?
About how some people just
can't be happy for you.
Okay.
Spill it.
Hmm, I told you about
my best friend, Ella.
The one who gave me
the code for Rina?
Oh, the one that I met
in your office?
Right.
Yes, well she's the one
who talked me into dating again.
I mean, she practically had to
push me to use the app.
Now she thinks things are
moving too quickly.
How did you know?
Because she's a good friend.
I mean, things are
moving quickly.
And I'm okay with that.
I mean, I know what we have,
you know what we have.
But to other people,
people on the outside
looking in, I mean,
I can see how they might find
it a little strange.
Can't you?
Um, ahem, I guess so.
Look, she's just looking
out for you.
Don't let it bother you.
If I had a dollar
for everyone who was looking out
for me,
I wouldn't have to worry about
promoting my line.
Oh?
(Ruby sighs)
- Luke.
He's still bothering you?
Last night, right before you
came over, he stopped by.
You never told me that.
I threw him out right away.
I didn't wanna make a big
deal out of it.
So, what did he want?
Just his usual paranoia.
Ruby, if this is gonna work,
your ex can't keep doing that.
Do you want me to talk to him?
No.
That... wouldn't be good.
I'll take care of it.
I promise.
(tense music)
Hey, excuse me.
- Can I help you?
- Yeah, I think you can.
Uh, my name's Luke Rangford.
I'm an investigative reporter.
- Great?
- You're Brittany, right?
- Yeah.
- I wanted to talk to you about your sister, Grace.
And I have some questions
about Dylan Martin.
(Brittany scoffs)
Please.
I've got nothing
to say about him.
Please, it's, it's important.
Why?
Because someone very close
to me
might be falling in love
with him.
Okay.
Thank you. I won't take
too much of your time.
(Brittany): So,
how'd you find me?
(Luke): Well, like I said,
I'm an investigative
reporter, so.
(Brittany scoffs)
Uh, your sister's social media.
It wasn't... wasn't hard.
Well, I told her not to
go on that stupid show.
So, why did she?
Who wouldn't wanna marry a
young, hot millionaire, right?
Yeah.
Anyway, I knew no good
was gonna come out of it.
But Grace,
she was a hopeless romantic.
Well, from what was on
the show, what aired,
it seemed like they were really
into each other.
Yeah, I think they were.
She was head over heels
for that guy.
So, what happened?
Apparently, the more
she found out about him,
the more she realized
he was full of it.
What do you mean?
Well, you know what the show
is called, obviously.
Yeah well, turns out he wasn't
even a millionaire.
Not even close.
He was just hoping
to get famous.
Grace must have been
devastated.
Not about
the millionaire part.
Honestly, she didn't care about
the wealth or the status,
but she was furious when she
found out that he lied to her.
Did she ever say how it ended?
No.
I never heard back from her.
You didn't find that odd?
My sister and I were close
but we didn't have the kind
of relationship
where we spoke every day.
I just figured that she needed
some time to think things
through.
So, you haven't seen or her
from her since?
I went to the police
and they tried to help.
They even questioned Dylan.
But ultimately, they couldn't
find any evidence
that linked him to her
disappearance.
And then when I told them
the whole back story,
they were even more skeptical.
They said that she got a taste
of the limelight
but didn't like it.
- But you don't believe that.
- Of course not.
My sister wouldn't have just
disappeared like that.
Not without telling me.
Brittany, what do you think
happened to Grace?
The only thing I know for sure
is that he had something
to do with it.
Thank you so much for this.
(sinister shrill)
(footsteps thud away)
(Dylan exhales)
(unsettling music)
(fingers tapping on keys)
(knock at door)
(Dylan): Come on, man.
I know you're in there.
Who is it?
You know, I think it's time
you and I had a little talk.
Ruby's not here.
Yeah, I know she's not here,
I just left her.
I wanna talk to you.
Come on, you'll wanna hear what
I have to say, I promise.
(door opens and closes)
- So, what do you want?
- Mind if I sit down?
(piano sings)
Hey.
So, what wonderful things did
Grace's sister
have to say about me?
I have no idea what you're
talking about.
Of course you do.
I was there watching you
the entire time.
Now we just need to decide what
we're gonna do about it.
Okay, if you leave now
I won't tell Ruby, all right?
Well, it's too late for that.
I know you called her already.
I can't have you running around
after your ex,
sticking your nose into
my business.
You understand?
Do you understand that?!
Get out.
Come on, Luke,
put the knife down.
We both know
you're not gonna use it.
Get out!
Okay.
Okay.
She's not gonna believe you,
you know?
Yeah, maybe not but she'll
believe Ella.
And once I tell her...
(sinister music)
(both grunting)
(Luke winces)
(Luke gasping)
(music intensifies)
(both grunting)
(Luke chokes)
(Luke whimpering)
(knife squelches in flesh)
(exhales)
(steadying breaths)
(Luke gasping)
(exhales)
(panting)
(gasping)
(knife swishes)
(exhales)
Yeah.
(Voicemail): First saved
message.
Luke: Ruby, it's me.
Call me as soon as you can.
I need to see you right away.
(Dylan sighs)
Well, I can't believe
I'm saying this
but I think you should call
him back.
Find out what he wants.
- I did.
A bunch of times.
It just always goes straight
to voicemail.
Well, there you go then.
I mean, it couldn't have been
that important, right?
I don't know, it just doesn't
feel like him.
Okay, let's go then.
Where?
What do you mean where?
To Luke's place.
I, I can't.
I, I have so much to do today.
Ruby, if you were really
worried about him,
you'd be over there in a second.
No, okay,
you're, you're right.
Yeah, okay, I know.
Let's go.
Wait, you're coming with me?
Yeah, I'm not letting you
go over there alone.
No matter how much I think
you're overreacting.
Come on.
Take my car, it's faster.
He lives here?
Yeah, uh, he loves, what
does he call it, the grit.
Likes to pretend he's
a hard-boiled reporter
from the 1940s.
(door creaks open)
(Ruby sighs)
(knock on door)
Bell doesn't ring.
Never did.
(sighs)
(knocking continues)
(handle creaks)
He loves this neighborhood
but he would never leave
the door unlocked.
I'm trying him again
one more time.
(Luke's phone rings)
We need to call the police.
You don't...
- He could be in trouble.
Ruby.
Ruby, no!
(Ruby shrieks then sobs)
(police siren wails)
(indistinct police
radio chatter)
Again, I'm so sorry for your
loss, Miss Remelle.
We hadn't been together
for quite some time
but it's still horrible.
I understand.
Now, Miss Remelle,
you were the first one to notice
the body, correct?
Yes.
But only for a moment
and then,
and then I turned away.
(Dylan): I told her not to look.
It was obvious what
had happened.
But you did, Mr. Martin,
correct? You looked?
I didn't just look.
I made Ruby wait by the door
and then I went to examine
the body.
Why would you do that?
To make sure he wasn't alive.
And how did you
ascertain that?
Well, I felt for his pulse.
Where?
Where, what?
Where did you feel
for his pulse?
On his neck and then
on his wrist.
Do you have formal first
aid training, Mr. Martin?
Basic first aid training.
I was a lifeguard once.
So, once you determined
the body was deceased,
you then called the police?
Exactly.
Miss Remelle, do you have any
idea
why somebody would wanna
harm Mr. Rangford?
He made a living asking
questions
to people who didn't like
being asked them.
(Detective): So,
was he ever threatened
by anyone that you know of?
Nothing that would
explain this.
Well, wait a minute,
didn't you tell me about someone
who came by recently looking
for Luke?
Yeah, but I can't imagine
that he...
Every bit of information
helps, okay?
Okay, yeah, someone came by
a couple nights
ago demanding to speak
with Luke.
But we had long broken up
so I told him to never
come back again.
Does this someone have a name?
No, I'm sorry.
I'm gonna put some
pictures together.
If you wouldn't mind
having a look, okay?
Detective, can I take Ruby
home now?
She's been through a lot.
Maybe you could speak with
her again later?
Of course.
I appreciate both your time.
I know this can't be easy.
Thank you.
Oh, Mr. Martin,
the responding police officer,
he didn't get your address.
Why would he need my address?
Well, just in case we need
to speak with you again.
Oh, okay.
My number's right there.
Call me anytime.
Okay, thank you.
(Ruby): Thank you for being
here with me.
Ella: Are you kidding?
Where else would I be?
(tender music)
How I acted before,
what I said to you.
Friends fight.
And honestly, even though
my intentions were good,
I probably should've kept
my mouth shut.
Oh, it's okay.
Oh, things are moving
quickly with Dylan.
Are you sure you wouldn't
rather be with him?
Ella.
All I need is you right now.
(Ella chuckles softly)
(Ruby sighs)
Just, I don't understand it.
I mean,
Luke had a lot of enemies.
But I'd never imagine anything
to happen like this.
Hey.
This isn't supposed
to make sense.
Luke took a lot of risks.
It's hard to believe that it
actually caught up with him.
(Ruby gasps)
(uncertain music)
(keyboard key clacks)
Oh, my God.
(unsettling music)
(Ella): What's that?
(Ruby screams)
- Sorry.
- Oh, my gosh,
you almost gave me a heart
attack.
I thought you were sleeping.
You okay?
What is it?
Here, take a look.
(tender music resumes)
Is it...
Same one?
Well, what made you look?
I was just sitting there
staring at it,
and then I realized I'd
seen it before.
But that would mean...
(call dials)
(Dylan): Hey, mornin'.
I need to talk to you.
Okay.
Is everything all right?
The tennis bracelet you gave
me, where did you get it?
A jeweller I do a lot of
business with. Why?
You didn't get it from Grace?
What?
Ruby, what's this about?
I saw a clip of you and Grace.
She's wearing a tennis bracelet.
The exact same bracelet.
Well, yeah, that's 'cause
I bought it for her.
The same one?
Yeah.
Yeah, the same one.
But I mean, I just,
I really like it, you know.
And I thought you would
look gorgeous in it.
So, I mean, I guess I just
never thought you'd know.
So, you didn't take
it back from her?
What? Of course not.
Well, where is it now?
Wherever she is.
Look, Ruby, just let me come
over and explain it to you.
No.
I don't think so, Dylan.
Ruby, please.
Look, Dylan, I have, I have
a really, really busy day.
I need to get back to the studio
and I have to prep for my show.
Then I'll come by, okay?
I need some time to
think about this.
I'll come to you when
I'm ready, okay?
Okay, but just make sure
you call me first, okay?
I will.
(sinister music)
(birds cawing)
(intercom rings)
(Helen): Yes?
Hi.
I'm here to see Dylan Martin.
Who?
Dylan Martin.
This is Ruby.
I'm afraid you have
the wrong address.
Um, I, I don't think so.
Hello?
(gate rumbles open)
(engine starts)
I am so sorry.
I'm looking for,
for Dylan Martin?
I understand.
And who are you?
I'm Helen Miller.
This is my house.
(uncertain music)
Your house?
Please, sit down.
I spent the night here.
Just a few days ago with a man
named Dylan Martin.
I have no doubt that you did.
Who is he?
I guess that all depends on
who he needs to be for you.
For me, he was a distraction.
A small burst of excitement in
my otherwise dreary life.
You had an affair with him.
I was flattered.
A man like him could still
find me attractive?
But you don't understand.
And you can't.
You're too young.
But one day you will.
And did you eventually
end it or...
Dylan Martin, or whatever his
real name is,
stole over $100,000 in
jewelry from me.
And when I threatened to go to
the police,
he threatened to go
to my husband.
What else could I do?
I kept my mouth shut.
Mrs. Miller,
is this yours?
Oh, my husband bought
this for me
for our 10th anniversary.
- I'm so sorry, here.
- No. No, you keep it.
It means nothing to me now.
Mrs. Miller,
did you have another bracelet
just like this?
No, it was custom-made.
I picked out the stones myself.
(music turns ominous)
- I have to go.
- No.
Be careful, my dear.
Men like Dylan,
who care only about themselves,
you never know what they're
capable of.
(ominous beat)
(pins clatter)
What are you doing here?
I told you I had
to talk to you.
So, you broke in?
Huh, I didn't break in.
The door was unlocked.
I... I don't, I don't wanna
see you right now.
Ruby, what's the matter?
Did you kill Luke?
(Dylan laughs)
Seriously? Kill Luke?
Why would I do that?
Because you knew he
was a reporter.
And you knew he would
protect me.
Protect you from who?
From you.
You knew he'd find out
about you.
The real you.
Ruby, this is
the real me, okay?
Did the real you kill Grace?
Come on.
Grace disappeared.
I told you that.
I spoke to Helen Miller.
She told me everything.
Oh, that woman was way more
trouble than she was worth.
Trust me, Ruby, what she told
you was far from everything.
Why couldn't you just leave
well enough alone, huh?
Why'd you have to go poking
your nose
where it doesn't belong, huh?
Just like your ex.
(bat thuds)
(Ruby whimpers)
(bat clatters to floor)
Jules!
(Jules): Watch the door.
(sinister beat)
What are you, what
are you doing here?
I followed Dylan here.
But why?
(Jules inhales and
exhales deeply)
Jules...
What happened to Grace?
Was it Dylan?
Did he kill her?
He did.
Didn't he?
Why didn't you go to the police?
The police?
Do you know what
that would do to my reputation?
To the show?
I'm responsible for vetting
my contestants.
What if it came out that one of
them was a conman and a murderer?
This...
this is crazy.
I'm calling the police.
Ruby, stop.
You're part of this now.
No, I'm not.
I don't know,
I don't know anything.
I know you've been talking
to Helen Miller.
Don't lie to me.
(Dylan grunts softly)
What are you gonna
do with him?
What I should have done
a long time ago.
You're just gonna kill him?
There's one thing you should
know about me, Ruby,
and that's that I always protect
what's mine.
Maybe, maybe
you're wrong about him.
(Jules laughs)
You make me laugh.
He's a liar.
A conman.
He's a joke.
- No.
- He's a complete nobody.
- He's not.
- Total, pathetic loser.
- Stop.
You don't know him like I do.
(Jules scoffs)
God,
I really thought you were
smarter than that, my dear.
You're right.
I am.
(intense music)
Goodbye, Jules.
(intense ominous music)
(gunshot cracks)
(Jules thuds to floor)
(steadying breath)
(panting)
(Dylan): Ruby, come on out.
I know you're in here.
Everyone is just lying, okay?
You don't have to hide.
Come on, I know you're in here.
Don't listen to Jules!
She's a liar!
Listen, I'm sorry about
your ex, okay.
He really was a great
investigator.
But he was just jealous.
He's jealous of us.
(gasping)
We're just perfect together,
you and me.
You know this.
Where are you?!
Look, I love you.
Please come out.
(music intensifies)
(relieved exhale)
(music intensifies)
(Ella): Ruby, are you in here?
(Ruby screams)
(flesh squelches)
(frightened breathing)
(Ruby screams)
(panicked breathing)
(indistinct radio chatter)
(Ruby): How did you know to come
to the studio, I mean?
Jules came to the office
looking for you.
I couldn't believe it was her.
What did she want?
That's the thing,
she didn't tell me.
When I told her I didn't know
where you were
or when you'd be back,
she said she'd look
for you herself.
When I couldn't reach you,
I called Ella.
So, we followed her.
(gurney rattles past)
Thank God you did.
When we saw her go into
the studio,
we called the police.
I don't know what I would
do without you two.
Oh.
- Hey, what are assistants for?
And best friends.
- Mm-hmm.
- And best friends.
(upbeat music plays)
(audience clapping and cheering)
All right,
that's the last model.
Yes, I have her right her.
(Ruby blows out breath)
And she looks fierce.
Okay, and cue Ruby.
(audience cheers
and claps loudly)
(upbeat music continues)
(tense music)
(woman grunting)
(dirt crinkling)
(grunting continues)
(music intensifies)
(woman whimpers)
(woman groans)
(woman whimpers)
(woman exhales)
(Woman): Please!
(woman whimpers)
(woman shrieks)
(footsteps crunch away)
(camera shutter snaps)
(camera shutter snaps)
(upbeat club music)
(woman): Let's lose the red
lips.
It's a little too intense.
What do you think?
Definitely.
Okay, can you please?
Actually, let's take a break.
If I'm starving, everyone
else must be.
Uh, that's lunch.
We'll meet back up
in an hour or so?
Great, thank you.
You look beautiful.
Thank you.
(cars honking in the distance)
I could get used to this.
Used to what?
Catered lunches, smoothies.
- Oh gosh.
- Life is good.
I mean, it's
the least I could do.
I know you're not charging me
anywhere close
to your usual rate.
And I can't tell you how
much I appreciate that.
Well, I mean, what are
friends for?
Besides, I am in this
for selfish purposes.
What do you mean?
I mean,
after the fashion show,
Ruby Remelle Lingerie is
going to explode.
I don't know about that.
Oh, come on.
You already have the orders
placed and the buyers lined up.
Besides, I'm wearing your Bra
Free Bra all day
and it's perfect.
Been shimmying around
and everything is just staying
exactly where it needs to be.
Well, I should hope so.
That's what it's designed to do.
Although, it would be nice if
you got some use out of it yourself.
Okay, and then what
do you mean by that?
I mean, how long has it been?
Since what?
Since Luke.
It hasn't been that long.
- Hmm.
- Besides, these things,
they take time.
Well, don't let it
take too long.
Everybody knows
there's nothing sadder
than a lingerie designer with
no one to model for.
Maybe you could pick
one out for me.
Ooh, I'd love to.
(door rattles)
(ominous music)
(rattling continues)
(glass clinks)
(Man): Luke?
I'm looking for Luke.
He's not here.
(rattling continues)
(loud knocking)
(knocking continues)
Open up.
I know he's in there!
Lower your voice.
I said he's not here.
Well, where is he?
I don't know, he doesn't
live here anymore.
Well, when you see him...
I won't be seeing him.
When you see him,
just tell him
I'll be seeing him.
I see you again,
I call the cops!
(lock clicks)
(door shuts)
(Ella): You should have
called the cops.
Ugh, what are they gonna do?
In this city they have bigger
fish to fry.
But I mean, you told
Luke what happened.
I messaged him.
And?
What did he say?
He never got back to me.
This is why you need a new
man with a normal job.
It's been so long
I wouldn't even know
how to get back into it.
And that's why I have
the pepper spray.
I mean, it's a good point.
Things have changed.
I mean, you've been out
of the game a while.
But
you ever hear of Rina?
No.
Okay, so it's this new dating
app, like super exclusive.
Basically, need to be rich
or famous.
Preferably both.
Well, great because
I'm neither.
Firstly, your lingerie line
is about to explode.
Secondly, look at you.
You are gorgeous.
And thirdly,
most important maybe,
your best friend just happens
to be a well-known photographer
who was recently given a Rina
code as a favour.
A Rina code?
Yeah, you need one to join.
Anyway, the point is,
you need this more
than I do right now.
Gimme your phone.
- Seriously?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Ooh.
- What are you doing?
(Ella laughs)
(Ruby scoffs nervously)
There.
Done.
Oh, what have I gotten
myself into?
Oh, please.
You'll be thanking me
when you're hooking up with
some pro athlete.
By the way, this wouldn't be a
bad idea for your place.
You should get one for
the front door.
"Successful fashion designer
seeks hot new accessory?"
So, what, it's cute.
And true.
If this doesn't work,
I am holding you responsible.
And what if it does work out?
Well, then,
it's my idea, of course.
Oh, of course.
(gentle music)
Well, this is fun.
Are you sure you're not hungry?
Look, I don't, I don't mind
the quiet type,
but is everything okay?
Wow.
Excuse me.
Oh it's a trust fall for you
Watch me fly to your needs
Yeah, I'd do anything
Oh, it's a trust
fall for you
()
(ominous music)
(gentle music resumes)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
A hundred times to you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
My heart's in place
where I'm saving
All the fun of
the day we're making
Hmm.
No. No. No.
(ominous music)
(knock on door)
(door rattling)
Hello?
(knock on door)
If you don't leave,
I'm calling the cops!
(lock clicking)
Hey! Hey!
Hey, hey, hey! Stop! Stop! Stop!
(exhales)
Luke! God!
I didn't think things ended
that badly between us.
(pepper spray plops on chair)
What are you doing here?
Um, I just wanted
to bring this by.
This is um, it's the last
of your stuff, I think.
I'll just put it in...
- No, no, no, here.
I'll take it.
- Rubes, it's heavy.
Luke, I'll take it.
Close the door.
Look, I didn't mean
to startle you.
I just...
I, I shoulda called first.
Yeah.
What's the matter with you?
(somber music)
Someone came here last
night looking for you.
It scared me half to death.
Who?
How should I know?
Someone you insulted,
or slandered, or who knows what?
What, what did you say?
Well, what do you think
I said?
I said you don't live
here anymore
and then I told him to leave.
You gotta fix that lock, Ruby.
Clearly.
I got a toolkit in the trunk.
I can take care of it in like,
two minutes, it just...
I'll handle it.
Do you know how many break-ins
there have been in
this neighborhood lately?
No, I don't but I'm sure that
you are gonna tell me.
(Police Radio): 5-16, we have a
possible 6-25 in progress.
See?
Why? Why do you have that?
That is so
that is so weird, Luke.
Yeah, they, uh, the cops
won't talk to me anymore.
Turns out they weren't fans
of the way I portrayed
their department
in my latest article.
So, how else do you expect me
to stay on top of things?
And you wonder why.
Why what?
That's what I thought.
Um...
(keys jingle)
Those are yours, I guess.
(footsteps tap away)
Just fix the lock.
(door rattles)
(door slams)
(exhales)
(sighs)
(gentle pop music)
Can't get fired now
Can't get left out
I gotta do it for you
Can't get fired now
Can't get last out
I gotta do it for me too
So I'll do other things
if it's day or night
I gotta go at this right
(giggles)
It's on me, the way my life
they way it turns around
(phone pings)
The way my life,
the way I make it so free
I'll make my mother
and my sister proud
Oh, it's up to me
Uh...
Oh, it's all up to me
Hello, Dylan.
(Ella): Hey.
- Hey.
- Doin' okay?
- Yeah.
Why?
Just that guy had you
really freaked out.
What guy?
That guy who came looking
for Luke.
Oh.
Uh, yeah.
Wait a second.
He just came over to drop off
some things.
Uh-huh, and the last time
that happened,
he ended up spending the night.
Well, that was then.
And before he became
so paranoid.
Hey, no judgment here.
Honestly, some of the best sex
I've had is with guys after
we broke up.
Well, Luke and I
are done for good.
Besides...
That doesn't matter anymore.
Follow me.
- Oh, yes, my queen.
I have a date.
(gasps)
When did this happen?
- Look.
- I knew it.
(Ruby giggles)
Oh, my.
Wealthy and super-hot?
I should have kept the code
for myself.
Sorry, no one seems to know
how to order anymore.
(Ruby): Oh, no,
don't worry about it.
We were just about to go over
the photos from the shoot.
Mm-hmm, right after
we finish talking
about your boss's date.
Ruby, you have a date!
It's not a big deal.
I haven't even met him yet.
- It is a big deal.
- Uh-uh.
Show her his profile.
- Okay, here.
- Oh!
Coco?
What is it?
I... I think I know this guy.
Follow me.
So, what you're about
to see is...
What we should be seeing are
the photos from the shoot.
I mean, they have to be sent
out to all the fashion media
in um, oh, exactly six hours so.
(Ella clears throat)
And all that can get done
in like, an hour.
Go on.
So, what you're about to see
is a clip from
the current season.
Of?
The hit reality show,
"Marry My Millionaire"! Ha!
Ugh, honestly.
I cannot believe you have not
seen it 'cause it is fire!
Okay.
(schmaltzy music)
Love is free.
But that doesn't mean
it's cheap.
Why settle when you can...
(chimes jingle)
"Marry My Millionaire?"
Is this for real?
Yes, it's for real.
Jules Jetridge is a Chicago
institution.
She's a third-generation
matchmaker
and has married a billionaire
twice.
The same one?
(Ella snickers)
Does it matter?
In each episode, Jules brings
in a new millionaire
and three women compete to go
on a master date.
And by the end,
he usually proposes.
Ah!
He proposes?
After one date.
A master date.
Yeah, Rube, haven't you
ever master dated?
(both chuckle)
(Coco huffs)
Plus, they've gotten to know
each other off camera.
We don't need to see all
that boring stuff.
Anyways, I'm going
to skip ahead.
(schmaltzy music)
That's him, right?
Will you accept this ring?
Grace,
it's time for your answer.
Are you ready to marry
my millionaire?
Yes.
Yes.
(music turns dark)
Now, tell me this,
what kind of person proposes
on a reality TV show?
Well, at least he didn't
marry her.
Well, we assume he didn't
marry her.
Yeah, but if he'd married her,
he wouldn't still be on Rina.
Right, 'cause no one
ever cheats.
Ah, forget it.
I'm cancelling.
What? What, 'cause you're
so offended
that the hot millionaire
who a couple hours ago
you were excited to see was on
a reality dating show once?
Just admit it, you're scared.
Scared of what, exactly?
Getting hurt.
Okay.
Help me get ready?
Ooh! What are you thinkin'?
I was thinking of matching
something with this green.
Ooh, can I come too?
Of course!
(Ella laughs)
Perfection.
(Ruby): Okay, I'm coming out!
Okay.
Oh, my.
Ruby, you look...
(Ruby sighs)
- Ridiculous?
No!
Perfect.
Dylan's not gonna know
what hit him.
- Okay, thank you.
- Okay.
You sure you don't want
me to drop you off?
Oh, no, no.
I'm just parked in the garage.
Okay, 'cause I will leave
my phone on,
and if it's awkward or whatever,
there's no spark,
just text me and I will get you
airlifted out of there.
- Okay.
- Okay.
(both squeal)
- Okay.
- Okay.
(heels clacking on pavement)
(car door shuts behind)
(ominous music)
(running footsteps
approach then stop)
(car alarm blares)
Hello? Is someone there?
(sighs)
(grunts)
(car battery dies)
Oh!
No.
(car squeals and speeds away)
(sighs)
- Okay.
(call dials)
(Dylan): Hello?
Dylan.
Hi, uh, it's Ruby.
Don't tell me you're
cancelling already.
I just snuck outta work.
No, no, no, I um,
I'm actually calling
'cause uh, my car has
completely died.
I must have left the lights
on or something.
Where are you?
Dylan, really, it's okay.
I'll meet you at the restaurant.
Come on, where are ya?
Kingsbury and Oak.
Oh, well, I'm already
in the area.
Are you sure it's no trouble?
Please, it's my pleasure.
Just sit tight.
Okay.
Thank you.
(gentle hopeful music)
(car rumbles to a stop)
- Hi.
- Hi.
(giggles nervously)
Uh, wow, this couldn't have
started off any worse.
Oh, I don't know.
I'm kind of enjoying myself.
Should we do the formal
introductions?
Sure.
- Dylan.
- Ruby.
Are you hungry?
Starving.
Follow me.
(Ruby): I've heard
of this place.
There's like a six month
wait list to get in.
How did you manage to
get a reservation?
I didn't.
Wait, so we don't have
a reservation?
My company brings them
a lot of business.
What company is that?
- I'm a broker.
- Stocks?
Gold, actually.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Through good times and bad,
it's the one asset that retains
its value.
(soft instrumental music)
(Ruby): Oh, thank you.
Ahem.
Thank you.
So, enough about me.
I wanna hear about you.
Uh, okay.
Well, um, I'm a designer.
I actually have my own lingerie
line, Ruby Remelle.
Hmm, I know.
You googled me.
Yeah, of course, I did.
I mean, I know Rina vets
its users
and you can never be too
careful, but, uh,
I was just a little curious.
Uh...
Dylan, there's something
I should probably tell you.
I'm really not supposed
to be on Rina.
What do you mean?
I mean, my friend she,
she swiped a code.
Oh, wow.
So, uh, you brought me here
under false pretenses,
is that it?
Actually, you brought me here.
Oh yeah.
Guess we'll just call it
even then, hey?
(Jules): Dylan! I thought
that was you.
- Hello, Jules.
- Hello.
Mwah.
Jules Jetridge.
- Oh, uh, of course.
Um, Ruby Remelle.
Ruby Remelle?
Like, the designer?
Yeah.
How did you know that?
Oh well, ahem.
I love it.
It's not often I find something
that fits me so well.
Oh, thank you.
(Jules): I am so sorry,
but duty calls.
It was lovely to meet you,
my dear.
- You too.
- Maybe we can collaborate
on something one day.
I, I would love that.
(Jules chuckles)
Dylan.
(Ruby chuckles)
I am so sorry about that.
Oh, don't be silly.
That was um, exciting.
So, you know who she is then?
Well, I know her show.
I mean, I can't say I'm
the biggest fan or anything.
(chuckles)
Okay.
So, uh, my turn to come
clean about something.
I know Jules so well because
I went on her show once.
I couldn't even tell you
why I did it.
I just...
(sighs)
I don't know,
I guess I was just
looking for someone special.
(sighs)
You knew? The whole
the whole time?
I didn't...
I didn't at first.
I mean, not initially when
I saw your profile on Rina.
It wasn't until after
my assistant
showed me a clip of your show.
I never even heard of it.
She showed you my clip?
Yeah.
(snickers)
And you still agreed
to meet me?
Honestly, I wasn't going to.
I mean, but Ella, she said
that I should probably...
Uh, sorry, who's Ella?
My best friend.
She said I should give
this a chance.
Well, I'm so glad
that she did.
You know what?
Me too.
(tender music)
(Dylan): I don't want
this night to end.
(Ruby): Neither do I.
(car rumbles)
Whoa.
It's just a house.
This is not just a house.
Looks better on the inside.
You promise?
(upbeat exciting music)
(Ruby giggling)
(footsteps clatter on stair)
(Ruby sighs gently)
(door creaks gently)
Morning.
Good morning.
I didn't know how you took it,
so I guessed.
Um, two sugars, splash cream?
That is perfect.
What I don't know is how
you take your eggs.
I mean, my housekeeper's out
but my scrambled eggs are
pretty legendary.
Ha.
Today I will take them to go.
I'm so sorry, I,
I have a really important
meeting I need to get to.
Well, let me grab my jacket.
I'll drive you.
No, Dylan, it's okay.
I will take a car.
Ruby, come on,
let me drive you.
Go make the eggs.
(chuckles)
- Okay.
Okay.
(uncertain music)
(muffled giggle)
(Ruby exhales)
Dylan, can I borrow
a shirt or something?
(mysterious music)
(knife clacks on board)
(gentle classical music)
Uh, my ride will be here
in a couple minutes.
Oh, that's all I need.
It's almost finished.
Actually, um, I'm gonna pass
on breakfast,
if you don't mind?
I'm not that hungry.
You don't even want it to go?
I'm good.
Hey, is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
Uh...
I just want you to know I don't
usually do that.
(Dylan chuckles)
Hey, neither do I.
(gentle kiss)
I would like, really love
to see you again.
Yeah, me too.
- 'K.
- Okay.
(phone pings)
Oh, my, my ride's here.
Call you later?
Yep.
(footsteps clack away)
(exhales happily)
(door opens and shuts)
Hmm.
Hmm.
(music turns dark)
(pan clangs)
Call you later, hmm.
Call you later.
(inhales and exhales deeply)
I'll call you...
call you later.
I'll, I'll...
(dark music continues)
(car rumbles past)
(door opens and shuts)
Hello?
(door shuts)
What are you doing here?
My husband is right outside.
I know.
(chuckles)
You're home early.
And what did you
take this time?
Helen, come on.
Moi?
Oh, no.
Come on, Helen.
You know better than that.
(Dylan laughing)
(Helen scoffs)
Helen: I'll be right out.
What do you want?
To slip out the back door
and forget any of this
ever happened.
You know, you get to keep
the insurance money
from the robbery and this all
stays our little secret.
Get out.
(dark music)
(Ella): Nobody gets into
Anselmo's without a reservation.
Well, he said he brings
in a lot of business.
Yeah, but they don't need
the business.
They've got a wait list that's
like six months out.
I don't know what to tell you.
I mean, we ate there.
'K, well, did he say anything
about his ex-fiance?
You know, that lady from
the reality show?
- Grace.
- Right.
No, he was honest about it.
Okay.
Did he say what happened
between them?
No, and I didn't ask.
I know what happened.
I heard she disappeared.
What?
Yeah, she disappeared.
Before the wedding.
(unsettling music plays)
And he didn't say anything
to you?
I mean, we talked about
the show, not about her.
Look, lets just relax, okay?
After embarrassing yourself
on a reality TV show,
who wouldn't wanna disappear
for a couple months?
(camera shutter snaps)
But her clothes were
still there.
What?
In his closet,
there are dresses.
That's weird.
I don't know.
It was just very recently Luke
came and dropped off
the rest of my stuff.
Look, we don't really care
how good a time you had
with him.
I'm just saying I don't think
right now
is the time to limit
your options.
I think she's right.
Now's the time to play the field
before things get too serious.
If they get serious.
Okay.
Boom.
Scored ya a date.
La Fonda Art Gallery.
Hottie.
(Ruby scoffs)
I mean, I guess it
wouldn't hurt to see
what's out there?
Absolutely!
That's what I'm saying.
Listen, I know you had
a good time but...
Hope I'm not interrupting.
(Ruby): Dylan.
(stammers)
What are you doing here?
I was in the neighborhood.
How did you know
where I worked?
Well, you told me the name
of the company
and then I just looked up
the address.
Yes, smart thinking.
(both chuckle)
Uh sorry, hi, I'm Dylan.
Hmm, we know.
It's nice to meet you.
And you as well.
Um, so anyway,
I was hoping maybe,
uh, you had some time for lunch.
Let me grab my stuff.
Have the best time.
(unsettling music)
(Ella exhales nervously)
(Dylan): So, tell me
about the show.
Well, um, production
is a bit behind but, um,
we should have everything
ready to go.
And what's the point
of the show,
to introduce the line
to the world?
Mainly it's to get press.
- Hmm.
- Get the buyers excited.
Hopefully get more store orders.
And once we get our
name out there,
we'll pivot to doing
online sales.
There's way less overhead,
way more profit.
And I've already got
the fulfillment centre
ready to go.
Ruby Remelle Limited Line.
Smart.
Really smart, actually.
Thank you.
You know, I haven't told
anybody else this but, um,
our preorders are through
the roof.
Everything works out, I'll be
taking you to Anselmo's.
You know, you remind me of me.
- Really?
- Yeah.
I was never handed anything.
Everything I have in life
I had to work for.
Yeah, me too.
But believe me, there are times
when I wish
things were handed to me.
Nah.
'Cause then you wouldn't
be who you are.
How 'bout we continue
this later on tonight?
Kind of haven't been able to
stop thinking about you.
Actually, I have plans.
Oh.
Another suitor?
You do have a date?
Look, I...
I didn't expect what happened
between us last night,
to happen.
And I already had
the date set up.
So cancel it.
All right, I understand.
But what would you say
if I told you
to have a terrible time tonight?
(both chuckle)
I just wanna make sure
this is real.
I mean, after all, you did fall
for Grace really quickly too.
(dark music)
(blows out breath)
She's not really gone, is she?
This morning I um...
I went into your closet.
I was just looking for a shirt
or something and uh,
I called down to you but
you didn't hear.
And?
I saw the dresses.
Yeah, I shoulda got rid
of them after she left.
Why didn't you?
I don't know, I...
I guess...
I guess part of me just always
hoped that she'd come back.
I'll get rid of them.
I promise.
Just never had a reason
to before.
But now I do.
(camera shutter snaps)
(tense music)
(camera shutter snaps)
(upbeat club music)
Ahem.
Well, this place is very um,
unique.
It is, isn't it?
Um, now this.
This is so uh
profound.
I think it represents
the inevitability of death.
(chuckles)
Nah, I don't think that's it.
I'm gonna get another drink.
Yeah.
Hi, um, can I get a, a large glass
of white wine, please? Thank you.
Ruby, ha!
- Jules.
- Twice in 24 hours.
I might start to think that
you're stalking me.
Or you're following me.
Well.
(both chuckle)
So, what are you doing here?
Oh um, just one the worst
date of my life.
Oh, not with Dylan?
No, no that, uh,
that went um
that was really great, actually.
I bet it did.
Thank you.
So um, how well do you know him?
Uh, very well, actually.
Why?
Uh, I don't know.
Oh.
Because you're falling
for him, aren't you?
I mean, it's a bit hard
to fall for someone
after just a couple of dates.
Not in my world, honey.
(giggles)
- Right.
So, Jules, I know that Dylan
proposed to someone on his show.
I was just wondering,
do you know what happened?
Well, what did Dylan tell you?
- Not much, he just...
- There you are.
Where's my drink?
Hey.
Something tells me I need to
keep an eye on you, Ruby.
- Who the hell was that?
- Oh, just um, a friend.
My drink?
Yeah, you know what?
I think I'm gonna head out.
'K, I guess I'll go
say my goodbyes.
No, no, no, you can um,
you stay here.
I'll be fine.
What are you saying?
I'm saying I had a nice time
with you tonight,
I just uh, I think um...
I think I'm just gonna go.
You're just gonna leave?
Pretty lame.
(message bloops)
It's been fun, Dash.
(knock on door)
(Ruby): Be right there!
(Luke): Hey.
Uh, you fixed the lock finally.
What are you doing here?
I just wanted to
check up on you.
You don't need to
check up on me.
I'm not one of your
investigations.
In fact, I have someone coming
over right now.
Ah.
Guy from the park?
It's a public place, Ruby.
It's not like I was peeking
through the window.
It's just as bad.
So, how did you two meet?
Same way everyone meets
these days.
Ruby, do you know how many
women I've talked to
who have been stalked or hurt
by somebody
that they met online?
I mean, look it, it's not,
it's not safe, all right?
What do you, what do you even really
know about this guy? (phone pings)
You gotta go.
Um, thank you.
Thank you, yeah.
- Okay, Rubes just...
- Thanks.
- Just be careful.
Thanks.
Bye.
(Ruby): Ha, not a clue.
I mean, and then he just handed
me his glass
without even asking
for anything.
I don't know.
That sounds, uh,
absolutely awful.
Because it was.
I mean, the second I stepped
in there,
I wanted to immediately leave.
Well, uh, you know,
not to call a spade a spade,
but that's kinda what you get
for going out with somebody
that you met on a dating app.
(Dylan laughs)
I uh, did see Jules there.
(scoffs)
Jules, huh? Really?
Mm-hmm.
Wild, right?
Well, you know, I mean,
scouting for her show
is a really big part of the job.
Or maybe she just wanted to be
amongst the beautiful people.
Hmm.
But you know what I would
really love to do?
What?
See that studio of yours.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I wanna see where all
the magic happens.
I wanna know everything
about you.
(Ruby): So, the entire line
is about comfort.
Women feeling good
in their skin.
Making their own decisions.
Because ultimately,
it's our choice.
I like that.
Empowering.
Exactly.
Well, you can tell that
you're confident.
Completely in control.
(Ruby chuckles)
You know, in designing maybe.
What do you mean?
I mean, I've always been
self-assured
when it comes to my work.
It's everywhere else
that's the problem.
Sounds like there's
a story there.
No story.
Just a series of failed
relationships.
Well, I mean, you already
know why I was on Rina.
Why were you?
Well, um, I thought my last
relationship was the one.
He was exciting.
A reporter.
We were together for years.
And so, what happened?
His job happened.
It changed him.
He started to see the world
in a
very dark light.
And I didn't wanna live
my life like that.
So, you still in touch
with him?
Not by choice.
He checks up on me.
Just to make sure I'm okay.
I know how it sounds is
it's just really out of concern.
You have nothing to
be worried about.
(dark music)
(Dylan scoffs)
Well, you know,
I think you'd look amazing
in that.
(Ruby giggles)
You know, it's funny,
I actually have never worn
anything I've designed myself.
Seriously?
Seriously.
Samples are expensive.
I can't afford
to waste anything.
You in that would never
be a waste.
(music swells)
(ominous music)
(exhales)
(soft music)
(papers flop)
For the first time in my life,
completely speechless.
Good.
'Cause I am done talking.
(music intensifies)
(Dylan exhales happily)
I've never met anyone like
you before, Ruby.
Not even...
Grace?
Dylan, I...
I'm so sorry, I...
No, no.
(exhales)
You have a right to know.
Like I said before, I
went on the show
with all the right reasons.
You know, I...
I really did hit it
off with her.
I know it sounds silly
but uh, we clicked.
We had so much in common.
What happened?
Well, producers forced
the engagement upon us.
Yeah, I didn't care.
I figured if it was meant to be,
it was meant to be, you know.
And if not, well,
we'd just call it off.
Is that how she felt?
Yeah, I thought so.
But then the second the cameras
stopped rolling,
she changed.
And I mean, I know everybody
would act differently
not in the spotlight
but she changed.
She became distant, angry.
I tried to ask her about it
but she refused to discuss
whatever was wrong.
So, finally I...
I said if things didn't change,
I wasn't gonna go through
with it.
What did she say?
I never saw her again.
(ominous music)
What?
Exactly what I just said.
She literally disappeared.
Did you go looking for her?
Of course.
I mean, there's only
so much I could do.
I figured that eventually,
once she worked through
what she needed to,
she'd reach out to me.
But
she never did.
Where is she now?
I have no idea.
That must have been so
traumatic.
Yeah, but it's got
a silver lining to it.
If that didn't happen,
I wouldn't have met you.
(Ruby): What do you mean
my shipment is stuck in customs?
No, no, I understand
what it means,
I just can't believe
yes, I will hold.
Hey, are you still on hold, too?
I'm waiting for a supervisor.
Yeah, spoiler alert,
there is no supervisor.
Yes, uh-huh.
Exactly, okay, so you can ship
it overnight?
Perfect.
I'll sign for it.
(Ruby): No.
No, thank you.
I really, really appreciate it.
Okay.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Oof.
Oh, that's probably from one
of the magazines
returning a sample.
Oh, my God.
What is it?
It's not a sample.
This is from Dylan.
Hey.
You guys finally get through?
Whoa.
(Ruby): This can't be real,
right?
Well, it's beautiful.
(Ella): Wait.
It's definitely real.
Seriously?
(Coco gasps)
Marry this man.
- What do you think?
- Well, it's beautiful.
And way too soon.
Excuse me?
I mean, can't you see
how strange this is?
That someone would want to
buy me expensive jewelry?
No, that's not what
I mean and you know it.
You know, you're the one that
pushed me to use this app.
To go and meet people
and live it up.
Huh, yeah.
I did push you to try
those things.
Don't you see how fast this
is moving?
I mean what, you go from Luke,
to not trusting anyone,
now this.
I know how I feel.
Yeah, you're not the one
I'm worried about.
- What are you talking about?
- Dylan.
I mean, how well do you
even know the guy?
I'm getting to know him.
(Ella scoffs)
And so far, it's been great.
Better than great, actually.
It's been perfect.
Ruby, he asked that
other woman
to marry him after one date.
That was for a reality
television show!
And what, that just means
it's not true?
We talked about that.
Did you talk about
what happened to her?
She disappeared.
What does that even mean?
Exactly what it sounds like.
Ruby.
Listen to yourself.
I mean, I know you like this
guy and everything, but come on.
There's some serious
red flags here.
Do me a favour, Ella.
If you're gonna be
on my side, great.
And if not, I'd appreciate it
if you'd mind your own business.
Ruby.
(footsteps stomp away)
What happened?
I gave her my opinion.
She didn't wanna hear it.
About the line?
Worse.
(exhales)
Her love life.
(Dylan): What's the matter?
Never seen somebody so unhappy
with gelato.
Sorry, it's nothing.
I was just thinking.
About?
About how some people just
can't be happy for you.
Okay.
Spill it.
Hmm, I told you about
my best friend, Ella.
The one who gave me
the code for Rina?
Oh, the one that I met
in your office?
Right.
Yes, well she's the one
who talked me into dating again.
I mean, she practically had to
push me to use the app.
Now she thinks things are
moving too quickly.
How did you know?
Because she's a good friend.
I mean, things are
moving quickly.
And I'm okay with that.
I mean, I know what we have,
you know what we have.
But to other people,
people on the outside
looking in, I mean,
I can see how they might find
it a little strange.
Can't you?
Um, ahem, I guess so.
Look, she's just looking
out for you.
Don't let it bother you.
If I had a dollar
for everyone who was looking out
for me,
I wouldn't have to worry about
promoting my line.
Oh?
(Ruby sighs)
- Luke.
He's still bothering you?
Last night, right before you
came over, he stopped by.
You never told me that.
I threw him out right away.
I didn't wanna make a big
deal out of it.
So, what did he want?
Just his usual paranoia.
Ruby, if this is gonna work,
your ex can't keep doing that.
Do you want me to talk to him?
No.
That... wouldn't be good.
I'll take care of it.
I promise.
(tense music)
Hey, excuse me.
- Can I help you?
- Yeah, I think you can.
Uh, my name's Luke Rangford.
I'm an investigative reporter.
- Great?
- You're Brittany, right?
- Yeah.
- I wanted to talk to you about your sister, Grace.
And I have some questions
about Dylan Martin.
(Brittany scoffs)
Please.
I've got nothing
to say about him.
Please, it's, it's important.
Why?
Because someone very close
to me
might be falling in love
with him.
Okay.
Thank you. I won't take
too much of your time.
(Brittany): So,
how'd you find me?
(Luke): Well, like I said,
I'm an investigative
reporter, so.
(Brittany scoffs)
Uh, your sister's social media.
It wasn't... wasn't hard.
Well, I told her not to
go on that stupid show.
So, why did she?
Who wouldn't wanna marry a
young, hot millionaire, right?
Yeah.
Anyway, I knew no good
was gonna come out of it.
But Grace,
she was a hopeless romantic.
Well, from what was on
the show, what aired,
it seemed like they were really
into each other.
Yeah, I think they were.
She was head over heels
for that guy.
So, what happened?
Apparently, the more
she found out about him,
the more she realized
he was full of it.
What do you mean?
Well, you know what the show
is called, obviously.
Yeah well, turns out he wasn't
even a millionaire.
Not even close.
He was just hoping
to get famous.
Grace must have been
devastated.
Not about
the millionaire part.
Honestly, she didn't care about
the wealth or the status,
but she was furious when she
found out that he lied to her.
Did she ever say how it ended?
No.
I never heard back from her.
You didn't find that odd?
My sister and I were close
but we didn't have the kind
of relationship
where we spoke every day.
I just figured that she needed
some time to think things
through.
So, you haven't seen or her
from her since?
I went to the police
and they tried to help.
They even questioned Dylan.
But ultimately, they couldn't
find any evidence
that linked him to her
disappearance.
And then when I told them
the whole back story,
they were even more skeptical.
They said that she got a taste
of the limelight
but didn't like it.
- But you don't believe that.
- Of course not.
My sister wouldn't have just
disappeared like that.
Not without telling me.
Brittany, what do you think
happened to Grace?
The only thing I know for sure
is that he had something
to do with it.
Thank you so much for this.
(sinister shrill)
(footsteps thud away)
(Dylan exhales)
(unsettling music)
(fingers tapping on keys)
(knock at door)
(Dylan): Come on, man.
I know you're in there.
Who is it?
You know, I think it's time
you and I had a little talk.
Ruby's not here.
Yeah, I know she's not here,
I just left her.
I wanna talk to you.
Come on, you'll wanna hear what
I have to say, I promise.
(door opens and closes)
- So, what do you want?
- Mind if I sit down?
(piano sings)
Hey.
So, what wonderful things did
Grace's sister
have to say about me?
I have no idea what you're
talking about.
Of course you do.
I was there watching you
the entire time.
Now we just need to decide what
we're gonna do about it.
Okay, if you leave now
I won't tell Ruby, all right?
Well, it's too late for that.
I know you called her already.
I can't have you running around
after your ex,
sticking your nose into
my business.
You understand?
Do you understand that?!
Get out.
Come on, Luke,
put the knife down.
We both know
you're not gonna use it.
Get out!
Okay.
Okay.
She's not gonna believe you,
you know?
Yeah, maybe not but she'll
believe Ella.
And once I tell her...
(sinister music)
(both grunting)
(Luke winces)
(Luke gasping)
(music intensifies)
(both grunting)
(Luke chokes)
(Luke whimpering)
(knife squelches in flesh)
(exhales)
(steadying breaths)
(Luke gasping)
(exhales)
(panting)
(gasping)
(knife swishes)
(exhales)
Yeah.
(Voicemail): First saved
message.
Luke: Ruby, it's me.
Call me as soon as you can.
I need to see you right away.
(Dylan sighs)
Well, I can't believe
I'm saying this
but I think you should call
him back.
Find out what he wants.
- I did.
A bunch of times.
It just always goes straight
to voicemail.
Well, there you go then.
I mean, it couldn't have been
that important, right?
I don't know, it just doesn't
feel like him.
Okay, let's go then.
Where?
What do you mean where?
To Luke's place.
I, I can't.
I, I have so much to do today.
Ruby, if you were really
worried about him,
you'd be over there in a second.
No, okay,
you're, you're right.
Yeah, okay, I know.
Let's go.
Wait, you're coming with me?
Yeah, I'm not letting you
go over there alone.
No matter how much I think
you're overreacting.
Come on.
Take my car, it's faster.
He lives here?
Yeah, uh, he loves, what
does he call it, the grit.
Likes to pretend he's
a hard-boiled reporter
from the 1940s.
(door creaks open)
(Ruby sighs)
(knock on door)
Bell doesn't ring.
Never did.
(sighs)
(knocking continues)
(handle creaks)
He loves this neighborhood
but he would never leave
the door unlocked.
I'm trying him again
one more time.
(Luke's phone rings)
We need to call the police.
You don't...
- He could be in trouble.
Ruby.
Ruby, no!
(Ruby shrieks then sobs)
(police siren wails)
(indistinct police
radio chatter)
Again, I'm so sorry for your
loss, Miss Remelle.
We hadn't been together
for quite some time
but it's still horrible.
I understand.
Now, Miss Remelle,
you were the first one to notice
the body, correct?
Yes.
But only for a moment
and then,
and then I turned away.
(Dylan): I told her not to look.
It was obvious what
had happened.
But you did, Mr. Martin,
correct? You looked?
I didn't just look.
I made Ruby wait by the door
and then I went to examine
the body.
Why would you do that?
To make sure he wasn't alive.
And how did you
ascertain that?
Well, I felt for his pulse.
Where?
Where, what?
Where did you feel
for his pulse?
On his neck and then
on his wrist.
Do you have formal first
aid training, Mr. Martin?
Basic first aid training.
I was a lifeguard once.
So, once you determined
the body was deceased,
you then called the police?
Exactly.
Miss Remelle, do you have any
idea
why somebody would wanna
harm Mr. Rangford?
He made a living asking
questions
to people who didn't like
being asked them.
(Detective): So,
was he ever threatened
by anyone that you know of?
Nothing that would
explain this.
Well, wait a minute,
didn't you tell me about someone
who came by recently looking
for Luke?
Yeah, but I can't imagine
that he...
Every bit of information
helps, okay?
Okay, yeah, someone came by
a couple nights
ago demanding to speak
with Luke.
But we had long broken up
so I told him to never
come back again.
Does this someone have a name?
No, I'm sorry.
I'm gonna put some
pictures together.
If you wouldn't mind
having a look, okay?
Detective, can I take Ruby
home now?
She's been through a lot.
Maybe you could speak with
her again later?
Of course.
I appreciate both your time.
I know this can't be easy.
Thank you.
Oh, Mr. Martin,
the responding police officer,
he didn't get your address.
Why would he need my address?
Well, just in case we need
to speak with you again.
Oh, okay.
My number's right there.
Call me anytime.
Okay, thank you.
(Ruby): Thank you for being
here with me.
Ella: Are you kidding?
Where else would I be?
(tender music)
How I acted before,
what I said to you.
Friends fight.
And honestly, even though
my intentions were good,
I probably should've kept
my mouth shut.
Oh, it's okay.
Oh, things are moving
quickly with Dylan.
Are you sure you wouldn't
rather be with him?
Ella.
All I need is you right now.
(Ella chuckles softly)
(Ruby sighs)
Just, I don't understand it.
I mean,
Luke had a lot of enemies.
But I'd never imagine anything
to happen like this.
Hey.
This isn't supposed
to make sense.
Luke took a lot of risks.
It's hard to believe that it
actually caught up with him.
(Ruby gasps)
(uncertain music)
(keyboard key clacks)
Oh, my God.
(unsettling music)
(Ella): What's that?
(Ruby screams)
- Sorry.
- Oh, my gosh,
you almost gave me a heart
attack.
I thought you were sleeping.
You okay?
What is it?
Here, take a look.
(tender music resumes)
Is it...
Same one?
Well, what made you look?
I was just sitting there
staring at it,
and then I realized I'd
seen it before.
But that would mean...
(call dials)
(Dylan): Hey, mornin'.
I need to talk to you.
Okay.
Is everything all right?
The tennis bracelet you gave
me, where did you get it?
A jeweller I do a lot of
business with. Why?
You didn't get it from Grace?
What?
Ruby, what's this about?
I saw a clip of you and Grace.
She's wearing a tennis bracelet.
The exact same bracelet.
Well, yeah, that's 'cause
I bought it for her.
The same one?
Yeah.
Yeah, the same one.
But I mean, I just,
I really like it, you know.
And I thought you would
look gorgeous in it.
So, I mean, I guess I just
never thought you'd know.
So, you didn't take
it back from her?
What? Of course not.
Well, where is it now?
Wherever she is.
Look, Ruby, just let me come
over and explain it to you.
No.
I don't think so, Dylan.
Ruby, please.
Look, Dylan, I have, I have
a really, really busy day.
I need to get back to the studio
and I have to prep for my show.
Then I'll come by, okay?
I need some time to
think about this.
I'll come to you when
I'm ready, okay?
Okay, but just make sure
you call me first, okay?
I will.
(sinister music)
(birds cawing)
(intercom rings)
(Helen): Yes?
Hi.
I'm here to see Dylan Martin.
Who?
Dylan Martin.
This is Ruby.
I'm afraid you have
the wrong address.
Um, I, I don't think so.
Hello?
(gate rumbles open)
(engine starts)
I am so sorry.
I'm looking for,
for Dylan Martin?
I understand.
And who are you?
I'm Helen Miller.
This is my house.
(uncertain music)
Your house?
Please, sit down.
I spent the night here.
Just a few days ago with a man
named Dylan Martin.
I have no doubt that you did.
Who is he?
I guess that all depends on
who he needs to be for you.
For me, he was a distraction.
A small burst of excitement in
my otherwise dreary life.
You had an affair with him.
I was flattered.
A man like him could still
find me attractive?
But you don't understand.
And you can't.
You're too young.
But one day you will.
And did you eventually
end it or...
Dylan Martin, or whatever his
real name is,
stole over $100,000 in
jewelry from me.
And when I threatened to go to
the police,
he threatened to go
to my husband.
What else could I do?
I kept my mouth shut.
Mrs. Miller,
is this yours?
Oh, my husband bought
this for me
for our 10th anniversary.
- I'm so sorry, here.
- No. No, you keep it.
It means nothing to me now.
Mrs. Miller,
did you have another bracelet
just like this?
No, it was custom-made.
I picked out the stones myself.
(music turns ominous)
- I have to go.
- No.
Be careful, my dear.
Men like Dylan,
who care only about themselves,
you never know what they're
capable of.
(ominous beat)
(pins clatter)
What are you doing here?
I told you I had
to talk to you.
So, you broke in?
Huh, I didn't break in.
The door was unlocked.
I... I don't, I don't wanna
see you right now.
Ruby, what's the matter?
Did you kill Luke?
(Dylan laughs)
Seriously? Kill Luke?
Why would I do that?
Because you knew he
was a reporter.
And you knew he would
protect me.
Protect you from who?
From you.
You knew he'd find out
about you.
The real you.
Ruby, this is
the real me, okay?
Did the real you kill Grace?
Come on.
Grace disappeared.
I told you that.
I spoke to Helen Miller.
She told me everything.
Oh, that woman was way more
trouble than she was worth.
Trust me, Ruby, what she told
you was far from everything.
Why couldn't you just leave
well enough alone, huh?
Why'd you have to go poking
your nose
where it doesn't belong, huh?
Just like your ex.
(bat thuds)
(Ruby whimpers)
(bat clatters to floor)
Jules!
(Jules): Watch the door.
(sinister beat)
What are you, what
are you doing here?
I followed Dylan here.
But why?
(Jules inhales and
exhales deeply)
Jules...
What happened to Grace?
Was it Dylan?
Did he kill her?
He did.
Didn't he?
Why didn't you go to the police?
The police?
Do you know what
that would do to my reputation?
To the show?
I'm responsible for vetting
my contestants.
What if it came out that one of
them was a conman and a murderer?
This...
this is crazy.
I'm calling the police.
Ruby, stop.
You're part of this now.
No, I'm not.
I don't know,
I don't know anything.
I know you've been talking
to Helen Miller.
Don't lie to me.
(Dylan grunts softly)
What are you gonna
do with him?
What I should have done
a long time ago.
You're just gonna kill him?
There's one thing you should
know about me, Ruby,
and that's that I always protect
what's mine.
Maybe, maybe
you're wrong about him.
(Jules laughs)
You make me laugh.
He's a liar.
A conman.
He's a joke.
- No.
- He's a complete nobody.
- He's not.
- Total, pathetic loser.
- Stop.
You don't know him like I do.
(Jules scoffs)
God,
I really thought you were
smarter than that, my dear.
You're right.
I am.
(intense music)
Goodbye, Jules.
(intense ominous music)
(gunshot cracks)
(Jules thuds to floor)
(steadying breath)
(panting)
(Dylan): Ruby, come on out.
I know you're in here.
Everyone is just lying, okay?
You don't have to hide.
Come on, I know you're in here.
Don't listen to Jules!
She's a liar!
Listen, I'm sorry about
your ex, okay.
He really was a great
investigator.
But he was just jealous.
He's jealous of us.
(gasping)
We're just perfect together,
you and me.
You know this.
Where are you?!
Look, I love you.
Please come out.
(music intensifies)
(relieved exhale)
(music intensifies)
(Ella): Ruby, are you in here?
(Ruby screams)
(flesh squelches)
(frightened breathing)
(Ruby screams)
(panicked breathing)
(indistinct radio chatter)
(Ruby): How did you know to come
to the studio, I mean?
Jules came to the office
looking for you.
I couldn't believe it was her.
What did she want?
That's the thing,
she didn't tell me.
When I told her I didn't know
where you were
or when you'd be back,
she said she'd look
for you herself.
When I couldn't reach you,
I called Ella.
So, we followed her.
(gurney rattles past)
Thank God you did.
When we saw her go into
the studio,
we called the police.
I don't know what I would
do without you two.
Oh.
- Hey, what are assistants for?
And best friends.
- Mm-hmm.
- And best friends.
(upbeat music plays)
(audience clapping and cheering)
All right,
that's the last model.
Yes, I have her right her.
(Ruby blows out breath)
And she looks fierce.
Okay, and cue Ruby.
(audience cheers
and claps loudly)
(upbeat music continues)
(tense music)