Spinning Out of Control (2023) Movie Script
1
(dramatic music)
What did I tell you?
Hotel guests are not allowed
a second set of towels!
Sorry! I'm sorry!
(clank)
-Help me! Help me, please!
-You want me to change
Your sheets again?
Do ya?
Well, maybe that's
not my responsibility!
Maybe you should
potty-train your stupid kid!
Oh, you want a late checkout?
I got your late checkout...
(clank)
...Right here!
-Hey!
-No! Don't touch me! No!
No! No! Nooo!
(upbeat music)
(leah) hi. I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind
body fitness program
For people just like you.
In today's busy but
unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym has become
more of a chore than a release.
That's why, at
mind body fitness,
We're bringing the gym to you.
Now, anyone can take
advantage of these wi-fi workouts,
Anytime, from
anywhere in the world.
The elevate bike
makes it feel like
You're right there
in the gym with me.
That's it, sabrina!
Work that core.
(leah giggles)
Feel that burn?
Attagirl!
Keep it up. You are doing great.
Work out how you
want, when you want,
At your own pace.
At mind body fitness,
We even work with you directly
To create a workout
schedule and regimen
That's tailored to your life
and your specific needs.
Are you ready to
change your life?
I hope so.
Because you can have it all.
You deserve to have it all.
Be the best you that you can be.
(vanessa) the elevate
contest is projecting bike sales
To triple from last quarter.
It's a huge hit.
(leah) great. Now we just
have to worry about next quarter.
(vanessa) or we could take a
moment to celebrate our success
Before we worry about that.
(leah) you mean, like
we all take a vacation?
(vanessa) something like that.
(leah) tell that to
the stockholders.
No way.
Oh, I edited the
copy for the new ad.
How soon can we make the
changes and get it posted?
(vanessa) I'll get
the team on it now
And make sure it gets
it up by this afternoon.
(rachel) you have a 12:30
luncheon with aqua fitness
At the soho house.
-Fine.
-You also have a dinner with tom
At camden's at 7.
A lunch and a
dinner appointment?
No. We should reschedule that.
-Uh, which?
-Tom.
(rachel) again?
That's the third time...
(vanessa) no. Belay that order.
That's funny. I thought
you worked for me.
(vanessa) I do, but
before you hired me
To run your company,
Which I do
spectacularly, I might add,
I was your best friend.
Which I still am,
And I want you to be happy.
-Vanessa, I am buried with work.
-I don't care.
Look, I'm not about to
let you lose another man,
Particularly one this great,
'cause you're not making
time in your life to be happy.
-There's just too much to do.
-Which is why you have me.
And I have no life.
And you have rachel, who
doesn't have one either.
(rachel attempts to interject)
Leah.
Either you go out
with tom tonight
Or I'm calling him up and
inviting him to my place
For a little...
Midnight special.
You wouldn't dare.
(vanessa) try me.
Rachel, can we have a minute?
Yeah.
(leah) you think she bought it?
(vanessa) she bought it.
(laughter)
(energetic music)
(typing, phones ringing)
(sheri) how many jobs
did you apply for this week?
Natalie?
(natalie) three.
But none of them called
me in for an interview.
They asked about
a criminal record.
And there are a number of places
That specifically hire
people in your circumstance.
"my circumstance."
You're still taking
your meds, right?
They mess with my stomach.
(scoffs) okay.
What's with the attitude?
What?
You wanna go back to jail?
-No. -No, well, you're sure
Acting like it.
Just say the word, natalie,
because you see this here?
I can fill out this
report in five minutes,
Slam your butt back
on the bus to chowchilla
This very afternoon.
-(sniffs)
-hey!
Look at me.
The meds are a
condition to your parole.
You have anger issues, anxiety.
They help with that.
You stop taking the
meds, I have to report you.
It's that simple.
So what's it gonna be?
(suspenseful music)
(pills rattling)
(faint chatter of police radio)
(phones ringing)
I know you wanna get better.
Color me naive,
I think you got a shot at
turning your life around.
And to do that,
You're gonna have to
start believing in yourself.
(siren blaring)
(faint laughter)
Shut the hell up!
(voices chattering, laughing)
Welcome to mind body fitness.
I'm founder leah sterling.
Are you ready to
change your life?
Then let me help you.
Click below and enter
our new best you contest,
Where you'll be eligible
to win an elevate bike
Delivered to your home,
One-on-one remote
training sessions with me,
Your personal trainer,
And a private lunch
halfway through our training
Where we'll access your
progress and focus on your goals.
(soft music)
(suspenseful music)
(sighs)
Why not?
It's not like I'm
gonna win anyway.
(click)
(traffic whooshing past)
(soft cocktail music)
(liquid being poured)
I'm so sorry.
The contest is about to break
And the new ads are coming out,
And I lost track of time.
(tom exclaims softly)
(tom) hi.
(leah) hi.
(tom) I ordered
you a chardonnay.
(exhales deeply)
-Really, I'm so sorry.
-No, it's okay.
I know how stressed
you've been lately.
But like I keep saying,
You've hired a
lot of good people
Who can help pick up the slack
If you let them.
I know.
It's just not my style.
Trust me, I'm aware.
But... If you're really sorry,
Why don't you make it up to me
By agreeing to that
vacation we keep not taking?
I'm thinking bora
bora for a week.
Mmm...
One of those bungalows
that sits over the water.
That sounds amazing.
-But?
-Work.
The contest,
The three new product
lines I'm closing deals on.
The book I'm a month behind on.
Okay. I get it.
I had to ask.
Look.
I have some time off soon.
And you know I've
been itching to travel
For a while now.
So...
I think I'm going to go away.
By yourself?
Well, looks like
I'm gonna have to.
My travel partner's unavailable.
I'm sorry.
We should order.
(tom sighs deeply)
(melancholic music)
(rachel) your book agent called
Wanting to know
when she'll see pages.
(leah) look, rachel,
don't lie to me.
That's not what she said.
-I've known bonnie a long time.
-You're right.
She said that
you're five weeks late
On delivery again.
(leah) trust me,
I'm well aware of it.
(vanessa) the contest
winner's been chosen.
-Okay, great.
-She happens to be local.
-What are the odds, right?
-Right.
(vanessa) so I had an idea.
(suspenseful music)
(pills rattling)
(grunting, clanking)
(natalie) don't touch me! Nooo!
(doorbell rings)
Do you have any
idea what time it is?
Aggh! What is this?
-Get off my porch.
-Wait, wait! Natalie clark?
We're sorry to
bother you like this.
We're here with
mind body fitness.
You're the woman from the video.
(leah) that's right.
I'm leah sterling.
And I'm here to inform you
that you're the lucky winner
Of the mind body
fitness contest!
What?
How's that possible?
(leah) you won.
Congratulations!
Can we come in?
Um, my house isn't really...
I mean, I wasn't
expecting company.
(leah) here. Bring
the bike in here.
Living room is fine.
(vanessa) okay,
just put it down here.
Thank you, guys. Great.
(dishes clanking)
-I--I didn't order that.
-You won it
As a part of the contest.
It's your new elevate bike
So you can have
one-on-one sessions with me
For the next month.
What is this, a prank?
Is that what this is?
Who put you up to this?
(leah) natalie?
I'm sorry we caught
you off guard like this.
You won all of it--
The elevate bike,
The private training
sessions with me, the lunch.
You won.
I never win anything.
Looks like your
luck is changing.
Let me ask you:
Do you wanna be the
best you that you can be?
(natalie) yes, I...I do.
(leah) then I'm here to
help you do that, okay?
Together.
How does that sound?
(natalie) that sounds...
Freakin' amazing!
Good morning, natalie.
How do you feel today?
Okay, I guess.
Are you ready to
change your life?
(upbeat music)
Yes.
That's what I wanted to hear.
Let's go.
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it.
Feel the rhythm.
You've got this.
Almost there.
That's my girl!
I can't, I'm sorry.
I can't, I can't.
I can't do any more.
Natalie, hey. Hey!
-Look at me.
-I know I suck.
You're doing amazing.
Change is hard,
sometimes painful.
It's not hard for you.
Because I've been
doing this a long time.
Today's your first day, right?
(soft music)
Okay. So cut
yourself some slack.
You just make it look so easy.
You got on that bike
Because you wanted to
make a better life for yourself.
To be a better you.
Most people don't
even get that far.
You might not believe this,
But a while ago,
I was in a much worse
place than you are right now.
My husband left me
for someone else.
I was alone.
I was 30 pounds overweight.
I was miserable at my job.
I hit rock bottom.
But you know what that gave me?
-Self-discipline.
-Discipline.
Like when you put
a collar on a dog
And you can train them
to do some amazing stuff.
Not exactly.
I had to rebuild my life.
And I did,
Because I didn't accept
that that's all my life would be.
And I know you haven't either.
You just have to ask yourself
the same question I did.
What's that?
Do you want to be the
best you that you can be?
Yes.
Good answer.
Now, how 'bout we keep going
To make that happen?
(upbeat music)
Good job!
All right.
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
Fingertips lightly
balanced on the handlebar.
Engage that core
to keep you upright.
Ha, good girl!
Almost done, almost done!
One, two, one, two.
Three, two...One.
Good job!
(leah claps)
Okay.
Believe it or not,
we're not quite done.
For homework, I want you
to make an inspiration board.
Oh, I-I don't
think I can do that.
(leah) sure you can. It's easy.
It's basically a
collection of things
That'll inspire you,
That you'll look at every day
before and after your workout.
Anything that reminds
you of why you're doing this
And the person you're
forging yourself into.
Think you can do that?
Yeah, I think so.
Come on.
You can give me
better than that.
I can do it.
Great.
I don't need to see it.
It's strictly for you
to keep you inspired.
Great work.
I'll see you same time tomorrow.
(natalie) oh, okay.
Well, I'll...Bye.
(mellow music)
(leah) any change
that disappears
After a short time is
known as temporary change.
For example, breathing
due to exercise or pulse rate.
But the true inspiration to
make real change in your life
Can only be found...
(sighs)
(door opens)
(vanessa) hey!
Brought you some groceries.
-Thank you.
-How's it going?
(leah) everything I
write just feels false.
(vanessa) I was afraid of that,
But I saw it coming.
-What?
-You.
That's why the book's so late.
When have you ever
not met a deadline?
You have helped so many people.
Why don't you help
yourself for a change?
Put a little of
that focus on you
And make yourself happy.
I am happy.
Really?
Because I can't
remember the last time
That I saw you smile.
I mean actually smile,
not pose for a camera.
-I'm happy.
-No you're not.
I am.
-No you're not.
-When I have time for myself,
I will.
(soft music)
(vanessa) "you wanna
make real change,
You have to make the time."
Who said that, again?
Oh, right. You did.
You got me.
(suspenseful music)
It's basically a
collection of things
That'll inspire you.
Anything that reminds
you of why you're doing this
And the person you're
forging yourself into.
The person you're
forging yourself into...
The person you're
forging yourself into.
The person you're
forging yourself into...
(beep)
Good morning!
You ready?
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that.
-I'm ready.
-Good.
Let's tame this beast.
All right, let's get
up out of the saddle.
Mm-hm.
How bad do you want it?
-Bad.
-Then go get it.
We're not even
halfway up the hill.
Hit those glutes.
Woo, yeah!
I feel it too!
(sheri) thank you.
(soft music)
(she exclaims)
(she sighs)
Natalie!
Wow, I hardly recognize you.
This is...Amazing.
I've been inspired.
My new trainer, leah,
she's totally changed my life.
(sheri) I can see that.
The work you've put
in is certainly paying off.
(natalie) I've just never had
anyone that inspires me like her.
She believes in me.
Unlike most people.
(sheri) that's great to hear.
Sounds like you found
one of the good trainers.
Oh, we're so much
more than that.
We're friends.
We're best friends, actually.
I'm on my way to go meet
her for lunch right now,
I just thought I'd
check in on my way.
That's terrific.
I'm glad you have
someone that's just--
(natalie) when's the last
time you inspired somebody,
Sheri jackson?
I mean really changed
somebody's life for the better?
When have you ever done that?
(tense music)
(sheri) I do that every day.
Ha!
I don't believe you.
You push paper.
You collect your
government check.
You don't do
anything for anyone.
I have someone in my life
Who built an empire
with her own hands.
And she cares about me.
She--she loves me.
Does she know you tried
to turn a woman's face
Into a bowl of marinara?
I have to go.
(sheri) are you still
taking your medication?
(soft music)
I just got to my lunch.
Okay. Bye.
(birds chirping)
(natalie) hi!
-Hey!
-I'm sorry, was that okay?
-I'm just so nervous.
-It's fine.
It's so good to see you again.
I know we've only been
working with each other
For two weeks, but...
I just feel like I've
known you a lot longer.
Like--like my whole life.
That's so great to hear.
I want all my clients
to feel special.
I ordered us a glass of wine.
I hope chardonnay is okay.
It's the middle of
my workday, and...
I only let myself
cheat at night.
You look great!
It seems like the program's
really working for you.
Oh, it is.
This is the best
I've felt in years.
You've changed my life.
No. You changed your life.
I can encourage you all I want
But I can't make
you do the work.
You owe that all to yourself.
No one's ever--
No one's ever said
anything like that to me.
That can't be true.
Hey. Hey!
No tears.
We're here to celebrate not cry.
Now, let's talk about
your long-term goals.
(soft music)
(clanking)
(natalie) that was so good.
But now I feel a little guilty.
(leah, laughing) don't worry.
I'll make you burn
it off tomorrow.
But it was definitely worth it.
(natalie) honestly,
I can't thank you enough.
It looks like you've
come a long way.
And the more confident
you feel about yourself,
The more you'll attract
The things you
deserve in your life.
Like a new mate, a new job.
Actually, I would really
love to work for you.
You're so inspiring.
I, um, actually think
we have an opening
For an office
assistant right now.
Really?
Oh, that would be--
that would be amazing.
Apply online and we'll make
sure you come in for an interview.
But I'm warning you,
It's not nearly as glamorous
as you might think.
(natalie) just being around
you all day would be so worth it.
You can count me in.
Wow.
That was something.
Oh, you get used to it.
Not me.
Can't imagine something
like that happening to me.
Well, you should.
It's all about confidence.
Start believing in yourself
and the world will too.
So...So, is there, like,
Someone special in your life?
His name is tom.
Tom, mm. Nice name.
What's he do?
(phone notification chimes)
(leah sighs)
I'm sorry.
I have another
appointment to get to.
Right, of course.
It was so good seeing
you in person again.
Yes, it was--I mean,
yep, yep, me too.
Maybe we can do
this again sometime.
Well, I'll certainly see you
at our next training session.
(natalie) absolutely.
(leah) and don't forget
to get that application in.
(natalie) right,
yeah. I will, I will.
Okay. Bye!
(uplifting music)
"believe in yourself
and the world will too."
Hi. I'm natalie.
(frank) I'm frank.
(woman) what the hell?
That's my date, you bitch.
(natalie) lucky you.
He's a good kisser.
(tense music)
(soft cocktail music)
(tapping out text)
(sighs)
(text is sent)
(notification beeps)
I'm sorry.
I'll put it down.
I'm all yours now. Sorry.
(tom) so how was your day?
It must be nice to have the
luncheon off your calendar.
(leah, exclaiming) it was...
(tom) it's yours.
Wait!
Where are you going?
Does it matter?
You're not here.
Why should I be?
I'm just...I'm running
everything right now.
I run a company too.
Remember?
Only, I know
when to set it aside
And enjoy being with
someone I care about.
Someone I love.
Can I ask you something?
Are you enjoying it?
Enjoying what?
Everything--your life.
You once told me
that working out
Used to be your release,
Your way of getting away
from the stress of the day.
Is it still?
It's different now.
(tom) that wasn't the question.
But it is the answer I expected.
(melancholic music)
(text notification chimes)
(sighs)
(tense music)
Hi! Welcome to
mind body fitness.
(natalie) hi. I have a
job interview with leah.
Perfect! Just add your
name to the sign-in sheet
And go have a seat over there.
(amy) hi. I'm amy.
(natalie) natalie.
(amy) sorry, I talk
when I get nervous.
You're here for the
assistant job too?
-Are you?
-For sure.
Ms. Sterling has been
such an inspiration
To so many people.
Working for her
would be an honor.
(natalie) leah and I
are actually friends.
-Good ones.
-Omg! So lucky!
You're in great shape.
Do you work out?
-Yeah, I do.
-Awesome. Where?
Home. You?
-Warrior fitness.
-Who?
(amy) oh my god, you haven't
heard of warrior fitness centers?
I love their ellipticals.
So do you do keto
or are you paleo?
Or, wait, you
might be old school.
I bet you're full-on
atkins, aren't you?
(rachel) amy tan?
Hi! Right this way.
Good luck!
Positive energy!
(soft music)
(rachel) isn't
that wild, though?
(amy) oh, my
gosh, I know, right?
-So funny!
-That's hilarious.
Okay, well, we will be in touch
As soon as our first round
of interviews are over.
-That sounds amazing.
-Thank you.
-Thank you so much!
-No, thank you!
Okay, bye.
Nice meeting you! And good luck!
(rachel) natalie clark?
-Natalie?
-Yeah, that's me.
(rachel) I see
here that you went
To wentworth
college for two years.
Was that for your
associate's degree?
It wasn't a great
environment for me,
So I left.
Should we wait for leah?
Miss sterling is very busy,
Which is why I'm
conducting the interviews.
Of course she's busy.
She runs an empire,
one she built from scratch,
It's just, we're friends.
I won the contest
for the elevate bike.
The other day at lunch,
she said I should apply.
Actually, she said I would
be perfect for this job.
That's good to know,
And that's what I
am here to assess.
There are a few years
here with no work listed.
What were you
doing during that time?
I took some time off.
I went away.
To work on myself
and to help my mom.
She was sick.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
(natalie) thank you.
I know that I can't list
caretaker as a real job,
But I managed
her life every day.
Pills, doctor's appointments,
All skills that I
could use here.
For leah.
I'll take note of that.
I notice that you left
the referral section blank,
So we will need that as
well as a signature here
For your background check.
Background check?
Why would you need that?
Standard for all
of our employees,
Protects us against any
legal trouble down the line
And ensures that
none of our employees
Have a criminal record.
I don't have a--
Why would I have
a criminal record?
(rachel) oh, no, I'm
not saying that you do.
It's just standard
that we ensure
That this is a safe
working environment
For our employees.
I understand that.
I just--I thought
this was a formality.
She said that I
would be perfect!
And I will certainly take
that under consideration
When reviewing your
application, once it's done.
So, when you get home,
Make sure that you
fill out the referrals
And then sign for
the background check,
And I will put your
application in with the others!
(ominous music)
Is there a problem
with that, miss clark?
Um...Miss--miss clark?
No.
Of course not.
There's no problem.
(dramatic music)
(screaming)
(rachel) oh, I rescheduled
your four o'clock interview
For lifestyle magazine.
(leah) oh, thank god.
How's the search going
for the new assistant?
(rachel) oh, I've interviewed
several candidates,
Some more promising than others.
-Par for the course.
-Can I ask,
That girl natalie, the
one that won the contest,
What did you say to her?
(leah) I just told her
there was an open position
And she should apply. Why?
She acted like you
offered her the job.
(vanessa) you offered her a job?
(leah) no! I certainly did not.
(vanessa) I didn't
think you would.
(rachel) just something
seemed off about her.
(vanessa) "off"? What
do you mean "off"?
Well, she didn't
finish the application,
She had no past referrals
Or any prior
employment information,
And she seemed very frazzled
As soon as I mentioned
the background check.
-It's standard.
-That's what I told her!
But still, she thought
you gave her the job.
(leah) I didn't
promise her anything,
I just encouraged her to apply.
(vanessa) well, sometimes
your encouragement
Can work wonders on whackos.
You need to watch that.
I say we go with the other girl.
-Amy?
-Mhm.
(leah) sounds
like the right call.
(suspenseful music)
(cell phone chiming)
"dear ms. Clark, thank
you for your interest
In employment at
mind-body-fitness...
Unfortunately, we will not
be needing your services
At this time."
No, no, no, no.
No!
No, no, no!
No!
(mellow music)
(gasping and grunting)
(screaming)
(tense music)
(man) are you okay?
Call 9-1-1! Somebody call 9-1-1!
(leah) attacked? Oh, my god!
(rachel) yeah. As of now,
the police seem to think
It was a random mugging,
But they're still
looking into it.
(leah) is she
gonna be all right?
(rachel) I mean, she
broke both of her legs
And she has a concussion,
but with physical therapy,
The doctor said that she'll
be up and back to normal
In the next few months.
(vanessa) that poor girl.
(leah) make sure she knows
her job will be waiting for her
When she gets back on her feet.
Oh, and make sure
her health benefits
Are all paid up.
Treat her like she was
a full-time employee.
(vanessa) and if her insurance
company gives you any crap, let me know.
(rachel) will do.
Should we consider hiring a temp
For the time being?
(leah) I'll leave
that up to you.
(rachel) she'll
leave it up to me?
She never leaves it up to me.
Okay, what's going on?
Who are you and
what have you done
With the real leah?
(leah) I've been thinking
about what you said.
You're right, I need to
start delegating more.
I need to trust that I
have hired the right people
To protect everything
that I've built.
I mean, why did I make
all this if I can't enjoy
What it brings into my life?
I think that's a great idea,
And it sounds oddly familiar.
So I'm gonna step back
From the online
classes for a bit
And let you run things here
while I finish the new book
And enjoy some time with tom.
Mm!
Nice!
(soft music)
(mike) good morning!
Are we ready to sweat?
What? No.
-Who are you?
-I'm mike, your trainer!
And I'll be taking over.
No, leah is my trainer.
I'm subbing for
leah, but don't worry,
I am more than qualified
To make sure you
get the same intensive
Cardio heavy,
fat-burning workout
That you're used to.
Now let's get started!
Look, mike, I don't
care what you are
Or aren't qualified to do,
Leah is my trainer.
That's it.
Now go get her.
As I said, I'm just
subbing for leah,
But if you would
be more comfortable
With a female trainer,
I can have one sent.
I don't want a
female, I want leah!
I'm sorry, but leah
has stepped away
From her weekly client
sessions for the time being.
I'm not just any client, mike.
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of the contest.
And the contest clearly states
that leah will be my trainer.
Now go get her.
(mike) I don't think
you're understanding.
No, mike, you
aren't understanding.
Do you want me to say it slower?
Leah!
Now go! Fetch!
As I said, I would be
happy to accommodate--
No!
(dramatic music)
I'm natalie clark, I'm the
winner of your contest.
I'm here to see leah sterling.
(secretary) hi, welcome
to mind-body-fitness.
You can use this
sheet to sign in.
(natalie) hey,
are you listening?
I said I want to see leah!
(vanessa) can I help you?
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of your contest,
The one that said I
would get a month
Of one-on-one
sessions with leah?
Today, I sign into my session
And you've got
some brain-dead jock
Trying to coach me!
(vanessa) miss sterling
has stepped away
From some of her
extraneous activities
For the time being.
You think I'm extraneous?
What I'm saying to you is,
Due to time
constraints of her work,
Miss sterling will
not be coaching
Her private clients
for the time being.
(natalie) I'm not
just any client!
I'm the winner of
the freaking contest!
(vanessa) I can
see that you're upset.
To make amends, we'd be
happy to assign you another trainer
That you feel comfortable with.
(natalie) I don't want
any of those losers!
I want what I was
promised, I want leah!
-As I said--
-I know my rights.
I could sue you.
If you read the contest rules,
You'd know that in the
event leah was not available,
Another trainer would
be assigned to you.
(natalie) no.
I deserve to be
treated better than this.
(vanessa) I think it's
best you went home
And thought about how
you'd like to continue
Fulfilling your
end of the contest.
(natalie) no,
that--that's-- this is not...
There's still so much
more leah and I have to do!
(leah) what's going on out here?
(natalie) oh, thank god!
Leah, I knew this was
all a misunderstanding.
These desk monkeys
just don't listen.
(leah) it's okay.
Let's talk, okay?
As they said, I'm stepping back
from some of my responsibilities
And the one-on-one sessions
had to be the first to go.
Okay, but...
I won the contest.
We agreed to do a
month of sessions together.
-You promised.
-I know.
And I'm sorry, but I've found
I've just taken on too much.
My book's three months late,
my personal life is crumbling.
(vanessa) not that she
needs to explain herself.
(solemn music)
What if you stopped
writing your book
And all those other things,
But you still trained me?
'cause I won.
We have many
capable instructors,
Most of whom I've
personally trained
Who can help guide you
Through the rest
of your sessions
And get you the results
You have been
working so hard for.
I'm proud of you.
I don't understand.
If I did something
wrong, I'm sorry!
Natalie, this has
nothing to do with you.
It's something I
have to do for me.
(cell phone chiming)
And I really need to
get back to work now.
As vanessa said, consider
how you would like to proceed.
Was this her idea?
I'm sorry?
I bet it was.
You know why she's
saying that, don't you?
She's jealous.
She's jealous of
everything you built.
I think it's best if you go now.
(natalie) I'm sorry,
I didn't mean to--
I'm not really feeling
like myself today.
I understand.
It's been a very
upsetting morning.
Why don't you go home and rest?
And tomorrow you'll be
more clear about things.
Maybe we can
hang out like we did
At lunch the other day?
As friends.
Maybe.
Dinner? Tonight?
I'm sorry, no, I have plans
and I'm trying to be better
About not breaking them.
With him?
Tom?
Mr. Handsome?
(ominous music)
Goodbye, natalie.
(crying and screaming)
Your book is more
important than me!
(soft music)
Knock knock!
Perfect timing!
I'm in the kitchen.
(tom) making us lunch?
What's the occasion?
Oh, nothing special.
I just wanted to
do something nice
For you for a change.
(tom) to say I'm surprised
would be an understatement.
Well, that was my intention.
(tom) you look
beautiful, as always.
You're a great guy, and...
(tom) and here it comes.
No.
I'm going to say
you're a great guy,
And I haven't been
appreciating you enough.
Any woman would
be lucky to have you.
And I do appreciate you.
How much have you had to drink?
(chuckling)
(leah) I haven't
been drinking at all.
But I have been cluing in to
what you have been saying.
I need to delegate
more, enjoy my life,
Get back to the things
that make me happy.
You're one of those things.
(tom) I couldn't agree more.
There we go.
(laughing)
(ominous music)
(sighing)
(laughing)
That is a task you are
not allowed to delegate.
(laughing)
(cell phone vibrating)
(leah) sorry.
(tom) take it.
Hey, do you want one
of your super healthy
Protein shakes?
-Yes, please.
-All right.
(laughing)
Hi, this is leah.
(woman) miss sterling,
thank you for taking my call.
My name is sherri jackson,
And I'm doing a routine
checkup on natalie clark.
(tense music)
I wanted to see how
she's performing at her job,
She's your new employee.
(leah) I'm sorry,
but you're mistaken.
Natalie doesn't work for me.
She was a client, a
contest winner, but that's it.
Damn book.
I am more important than you.
(sheri) is that so?
That's not how she phrased it.
Honestly, that
doesn't surprise me.
Uh, you said this was
a routine checkup?
-Why do you need that?
-I'm natalie's parole officer.
Her parole officer?
(sheri) I'm sure it came
up in her background check.
(leah) actually no,
because we never did one.
Natalie applied for a job, but
we went with someone else,
And frankly, I'm glad we did.
(sheri) why do you say that?
(leah) because when we
assigned her a new instructor,
She barged into the office
and basically had a meltdown.
(sheri) when did this happen?
(leah) last week, Wednesday.
What exactly is
natalie on parole for?
(sheri) I'm afraid I
can't divulge that.
(blender whirring)
But I'm expected to tell
you everything I know?
That hardly seems fair.
(sheri) true, but only one
of us is wearing a badge.
(whirring continues)
She came into my office
and screamed at my staff.
I think I'm entitled to know
if she's dangerous or not.
Thank you for talking with me.
You're hanging up?
-Have a nice day.
-Hey!
(grunting)
(metal clattering)
You all right?
Tom?
Are you okay?
What happened?
Oh, my god.
Baby! Oh, my god.
Tom.
Phone. Where's my phone?
(panting)
(dispatcher) 9-1-1,
what's your emergency?
Yes, I--I need an ambulance.
(distant sirens blaring)
(machine beeping)
(somber music)
(vanessa) I'm so sorry.
They induced a coma to
help get the swelling down.
What if it's too late?
What if I waited too long?
(vanessa) hey, hey, no.
Stop it right now, okay?
He's strong, he's
gonna come out of this,
And you two are
gonna live a life
You dreamt of together.
You hear me?
(beeping)
Leah sterling?
-Yes?
-I'm detective carluccio.
I just came from your home
And I wanted to ask
you a few questions
About the break-in and
assault this afternoon.
Forensics tells us that
only your laptop was stolen.
(vanessa) the laptop?
The one with the book
you're overdue on?
(leah) yes.
I think we-- tom
interrupted them.
That's what I'm curious about.
The intensity of
mr. London's attack,
It's not what you
normally see in a b and e.
-What do you mean?
-Well, normally,
When a burglar breaks
into someone's home,
They take off or
they strike someone
Just long enough to get away,
But this, it's more than that.
The repeated blows,
it's brutal, targeted,
Almost personal.
(leah) you think
someone targeted him.
Or you.
One of your employees
named amy tan
Was also recently attacked.
Yes, she had just been hired.
Similar mo, and
similar in the fact
That it was more brutal
Than your normal
snatch and grab.
Now, doctor's tell us
That she's starting to
get her memory back,
And she's not sure,
But she thinks her
attacker was a woman.
-A woman.
-She recalls seeing someone.
It was quick, but
it's something.
Now you've had two
people in your orbit
Attacked in recent weeks.
Now, if you can think of anyone
Who could be the
common denominator,
It could really help us.
An ex-boyfriend, a
disgruntled employee,
Maybe an obsessive fan.
Can you think of anyone?
Her name is natalie clark.
(soft music)
(upbeat music)
(doorbell ringing)
Natalie clark?
-Who are you?
-I'm detective carluccio.
I was wondering if I could
ask you a few questions.
Questions? About what?
Just trying to tie
up some loose ends
On recent events.
You're acquainted
with leah sterling, yes?
Yes, we're frie--
She's my trainer.
I won their contest and
she started coaching me.
You actually caught me in
the middle of my workout.
Well, I promise
not to stay too long.
May I?
(solemn music)
You live here by yourself?
(natalie) yes, I
like my privacy.
(detective carluccio)
yeah, me too.
Probably should've known
that before I got married.
(natalie) you had
questions about something?
(detective carluccio) when's the
last time you saw ms. Sterling?
Leah? Um, last week.
We spoke, and she
just had gotten so busy
That she couldn't
continue our training.
(detective carluccio)
must be frustrating.
I mean, to be promised something
And then have someone renege,
That'd make me angry.
I was, at first.
But I get it.
We all get busy.
Life is unpredictable, right?
It certainly is.
Do you know a woman
by the name of amy tan?
(natalie) amy tan.
I don't know
anybody by that name.
Well, according
to the sign-in sheet
At mind-body-fitness,
You and amy interviewed
for the same job
Just minutes apart.
You didn't meet her
in the waiting room,
Didn't talk to her?
No, I don't think so.
Well, she was recently
employed by ms. Sterling,
Or would've been
before her assault.
Assault?
That's awful.
Is she gonna be okay?
Oh, she will be.
It's just a matter of time.
That's good to hear.
Do they know who attacked her?
Not yet.
Can you tell me your whereabouts
The night of may 28th?
That's the night
amy was attacked.
Am I a suspect or something?
I don't really go out at night.
I was probably home.
What about yesterday afternoon
Between the hours
of three and four?
I was home working out.
(detective carluccio) mhm.
Ah, this must be
your inspiration board.
(chuckling)
I see you're a big
fan of ms. Sterling's.
She changed my life.
Hm. Are there photos
from magazines?
(natalie) I wish you
wouldn't destroy that.
Leah sterling's a big
inspiration for you.
Isn't she?
Is there a law against
admiring your mentor?
Not that I know of.
(alarm beeping)
What's that?
It's a reminder.
The bike lets me know
When it's time to
resume my workout.
Then I should let
you get back to it.
Thank you for your time.
(dramatic music)
I couldn't legally look
around without a warrant.
And if I did find anything,
it wouldn't be admissible,
Which means she'd be out
on the streets in 24 hours
And very pissed off.
But between us, my gut
tells me this is our girl.
And there's nothing you can do.
I need more time or proof.
Listen, is there
somewhere you can go,
Somewhere no one
else knows about
Where you can get
away for a little while?
-I'm not leaving tom.
-Look, I can post a cop
Right outside that door 24/7.
In fact, I'll call right now.
And unless you can
magically reduce brain swelling,
You can't help him,
Which means you're only
putting yourself in danger.
I'm not gonna be scared away.
(machines beeping)
I'm gonna talk as a--
as a man right now
And not as a cop.
But if I were tom,
The last thing I would want
is to wake up from a coma
To discover my girlfriend
is now in a coma, or worse,
Thanks to the
very same attacker.
(soft music)
Yeah, this is carluccio.
I need a 24-hour uniform
outside a hospital room.
(soft, eerie music)
(door locks)
(running footsteps)
(birds chirping)
(suspenseful music)
(soft music)
(door unlocks)
(zipper unzipping)
(floor creaking)
(eerie music)
(soft, eerie music)
(suspenseful music)
(cell phone ringing, she gasps)
(cell phone beeps)
Tom, is that you?
Yeah.
Yeah, it's me.
You're awake, you're okay.
What did the doctor say?
Uh, they said the
swelling came down.
I'm gonna be all right.
(soft music)
Thank god.
I gotta be here a
couple more days.
Where are you?
At grandpa charlie's cabin.
Ah.
Oh, baby, I'm...I'm
so sorry I'm not there.
I--I should be there,
I should be with you.
I love you so much.
(chuckling softly)
What's so funny?
Why are you laughing?
(laughs)
It took me getting
clobbered halfway to hell,
But you finally say you
love me, so whatever works.
I do, I love you so much.
You're a tough
get, leah sterling.
Well, you got me.
You got me forever.
I like the sound of that.
I'm gonna drive back right now.
Oh, before you do,
There's something
you should know.
(sighs)
It was the contest winner.
She's the one who attacked you?
You saw her face?
Yeah, I remember
her from the, uh,
From the video you showed me.
Is there a cop
outside your room?
(tom) yeah, yeah,
he's right here.
I'm on my way.
You get some rest.
I'll be there in about...
(grunting)
(suspenseful music)
You still there?
Hello?
(grunting)
You okay?
What's going on?
(grunting)
Must be a bad connection.
Look, um...
I don't know if you
can still hear me,
But I, uh, I need
to sleep, so...
I'll see you when you get here.
(somber music)
(sighs)
(groans)
(sighs)
(lock clicking)
(exhales)
(dramatic music)
Hey, coach.
You're just in time, I
got the bike all set up.
(soft, tense music)
-How are you feelin'?
-What is this thing on my neck?
What the hell is going on here?
Why don't you go take a seat.
I'll explain.
(leah) get me the
hell out of here.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Help! Help me!
(electric zapping)
(natalie) scream all you want.
Nobody can hear you.
We're in the middle
of absolute nowhere.
(grunting, panting)
Um, if I were you, I
would get back inside.
(grunting)
Leah, if you come back
inside, the pain will stop.
(electric zapping, grunting)
(grunting)
(panting)
(soft, tense music)
I'm sorry about the collar.
I had to make sure
you'd cooperate.
It's made for
animals, obviously,
But it works on people too.
Take this thing off right now.
I disabled the
safety on the device,
So, it packs a lot of punch.
Fyi, I installed
transmitter wire
Along the perimeter
of the cabin walls,
So the moment you step outside,
The collar will
automatically trigger.
Stay inside the cabin
and obey me, no pain.
Try to run like you just did...
Well, bzzt!
Lots of pain.
And don't try to
disconnect the power
'cause I got that locked up too.
So what is this?
You kidnapping me?
Not kidnapping, really.
I'm just making
sure that you hold up
Your end of the bargain.
My end?
I'm just getting what
you promised me.
We had weeks
left in our program,
A program that I agreed to
because of your motivation,
That I'm entitled
to because I won.
So the way I see it,
You still owe me those weeks.
(natalie) if you're looking
for some kind of weapon,
You're not gonna find anything.
I packed up everything
sharp or dangerous
And got it out of the house.
Come on, it's not that bad.
I just want you to coach me.
Like you said you would.
Let's go, leah.
Coach me.
(dramatic music)
When I was talking
to her on the phone,
I heard her yell,
And then there
was some rustling,
And then the line went dead.
And at first I thought
Maybe there was
a bad connection,
But it doesn't feel right.
Listen, I've tried to call
her a couple times since
And she isn't answering.
Well, it's a remote cabin,
so maybe the reception's bad.
I think you should check on her.
Tom, except for you and me,
No one else knows she's there.
And she's not in any danger.
(machines beeping)
Have you arrested natalie clark?
We're going to.
That means you can't locate her.
You went to her house,
she wasn't there, was she?
She'll show up. We'll get her.
Well, since you don't know
where the hell natalie is,
Could you at least
check on leah, please?
I would if I could, but they're
not gonna let me out of here.
(detective carluccio) I'll try to get
her on the phone again, all right?
I'm not driving out to ojai.
-Leah is okay.
-She's not okay.
Do I look okay? That
woman almost killed me.
(detective carluccio)
nurse, could you...
(tom) natalie clark is
obsessed with leah,
You said so yourself.
-Now I'm sorry--
-sir, sir.
Sir, I'm gonna need
you to calm down.
(tom) what are you doing? No.
Don't you dare
give me a sedative.
(nurse) everything's
gonna be okay, sir.
-Detective, please.
-You need to relax.
-You gotta get out there.
-All right? Leah is just fine.
(tom) send a patrol car or
something, but you gotta get out there.
(detective carluccio)
you need to trust me.
(tom) oh, you
gotta get out there.
(machines beeping)
(leah) if I coach you...
...Will you take
off this collar?
I'll take off the collar
When you can prove to me
that you're my best friend,
That I can trust you.
All right, natalie,
let's get busy.
Yes!
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it.
Nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it. Feel the rhythm.
(natalie) uh-uh, get back in
front where I can see you, please.
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
Fingertips lightly balanced
on the handlebars.
Engage that core
to keep you upright.
(exhales)
-I love it.
-Position three.
Hands on the end
of the handlebars
And point your butt
towards the back wheel.
Yes.
Back to two. Breathing.
In through your nose,
out through your mouth.
-How you doing, natalie?
-Good.
-I can't hear you.
-Good!
Okay, let's get that sweat on.
Let's pick the pace up.
Push it, natalie, faster!
Get up that hill.
Come on, you can do it.
Catch that beat and push it.
Hit, hit, hit!
Oh, come on.
What is that you're showing me?
You've got better than that!
Be the best you that you can be!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
(electric zapping, grunting)
(panting)
(natalie) why would you do that?
You're my trainer!
You're supposed to--
You're supposed to take
care of me, and you...
-You tricked me. Why?
-I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I just--I just want
to take this collar off.
(natalie) I told you I
will take the collar off
When you prove to me that
you can be my best friend
-And I can trust you.
-Prove it to you how?
Get rid of
everything in your life
That takes you away from me.
Okay.
I'll sell the company.
Uh, I won't see tom anymore.
More.
I need more than that.
(leah) like what?
(soft, tense music)
(whimpering)
Vanessa!
What did you do to her?
(natalie) take that.
Choke her to death.
You want to prove that
you're my best friend?
You gotta get rid
of your best friend.
I'm not gonna do that.
Oh, yes, you will.
Your best friend, your company.
All of it will be gone
when she's gone.
It's the perfect plan.
I'm not gonna hurt her.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Are you gonna do it now?
(leah) please,
natalie, I--I can't.
I can't hurt my friend.
Yes.
Yes, you can.
I know you can.
Be the best you that you can be.
(leah) then let me
rephrase it, you bitch.
I won't do that.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Either you kill
vanessa right now
Or I will go to your
assistant rachel's house
On the corner of
fifth and edgemont,
And I will kill her.
And then I will go to
your mother's house
On vanowen, and I will kill her.
And your sister
in san francisco,
Maple drive, I
will kill her too!
I will kill everyone who
is near and dear to you
Unless you do what I say!
(panting)
(whimpering)
(dramatic music)
(weeping)
(whimpering)
(whimpering)
Tighter.
Pull it tighter!
(grunting)
(leah) I'm sorry!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
(grunting)
Forgive me!
(whimpering, coughing)
(weeping)
(soft, somber music)
Nice work, leah.
I didn't think
you had it in you.
(weeping)
(knocking)
Ms. Sterling.
Detective carluccio.
(leah) help! Help me!
(dramatic music)
(grunts)
What's going on in there?
Are you by yourself?
(door creaks open)
(suspenseful music)
(vanessa) wake up.
(grunting, speaking through gag)
-You think she bought it?
-She bought it all right.
Best performance ever.
We gotta find the key
to this freaking collar.
(door handle rattles)
(detective carluccio) agh!
(grunting)
I think I got it!
(grunting)
I'm trying.
(panting)
I don't think it's
the right one.
(leah) just keep trying.
Keep trying.
Keep trying.
(dramatic music)
(door unlocks)
(natalie) leah, wake up.
It's okay, I took care
of the problem outside.
Leah.
Hey.
Wake up.
Hey, leah.
Leah.
(sniffles)
Wake up.
Leah, hey.
Hey!
Leah, wake up!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I'm...
I'm so sorry.
(sniffles)
I'm sorry, leah.
Oh, god.
No, no.
Not you, I didn't...
I didn't mean to kill you.
You're my trainer.
You're my...
You're my hero.
I love you, leah.
(sniffles)
I love you.
I am so sorry, I didn't...
I didn't...
I didn't--I didn't...
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Please wake up, please wake up.
I'm so sorry, leah, I
didn't mean to hurt you.
Leah, please wake up.
I didn't mean to kill you.
(grunts)
No, no, no, no, no.
-No! -Hold her down.
(natalie) no, please, no.
No, please, don't do this.
No!
-I got her.
-No!
No, please don't.
No, no, no!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
Please no!
(wailing)
(soft, tense music)
No!
(electric zapping, grunting)
(leah) all right, that's enough.
I'll watch her.
Go get the cop.
Go!
(grunting)
(vanessa) are you okay?
(detective
carluccio) not really.
-Need an ambulance.
-She took my phone.
(detective carluccio) she
threw my phone over there.
(vanessa) okay.
(coughing, grunting)
(soft, tense music)
So...
I guess this means...
...Class is over.
Class is over.
(sniffles)
(clears throat)
(leah's voice) hello,
I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind
body fitness program
For people just like you.
Hi, leah.
I'm natalie.
Hi, natalie.
Welcome.
Are you ready to
change your life?
I'm so ready to change my life.
Wait, wait, wait.
Um, don't say it, I--I know it.
"because in today's busy
and unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym can
become more of a chore
Than a release."
Did I get it right, leah?
I did?
I'm a good student, aren't I?
What's that?
I'm your best student.
I wouldn't go that far,
but you're the trainer.
(door opens)
(detective carluccio groaning)
(vanessa) yes, we
need an ambulance.
The address is 52822
loma verde street.
(laughing)
Oh, you can say that again.
That's why at mind body fitness,
You bring the gym to me.
Am I ready to change my life?
You bet, you bet I am,
Because I can have it all.
I deserve to have it all.
What's our motto?
(suspenseful music)
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you you can be!
(dramatic music)
(laughing)
(soft, eerie music)
(dramatic music)
What did I tell you?
Hotel guests are not allowed
a second set of towels!
Sorry! I'm sorry!
(clank)
-Help me! Help me, please!
-You want me to change
Your sheets again?
Do ya?
Well, maybe that's
not my responsibility!
Maybe you should
potty-train your stupid kid!
Oh, you want a late checkout?
I got your late checkout...
(clank)
...Right here!
-Hey!
-No! Don't touch me! No!
No! No! Nooo!
(upbeat music)
(leah) hi. I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind
body fitness program
For people just like you.
In today's busy but
unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym has become
more of a chore than a release.
That's why, at
mind body fitness,
We're bringing the gym to you.
Now, anyone can take
advantage of these wi-fi workouts,
Anytime, from
anywhere in the world.
The elevate bike
makes it feel like
You're right there
in the gym with me.
That's it, sabrina!
Work that core.
(leah giggles)
Feel that burn?
Attagirl!
Keep it up. You are doing great.
Work out how you
want, when you want,
At your own pace.
At mind body fitness,
We even work with you directly
To create a workout
schedule and regimen
That's tailored to your life
and your specific needs.
Are you ready to
change your life?
I hope so.
Because you can have it all.
You deserve to have it all.
Be the best you that you can be.
(vanessa) the elevate
contest is projecting bike sales
To triple from last quarter.
It's a huge hit.
(leah) great. Now we just
have to worry about next quarter.
(vanessa) or we could take a
moment to celebrate our success
Before we worry about that.
(leah) you mean, like
we all take a vacation?
(vanessa) something like that.
(leah) tell that to
the stockholders.
No way.
Oh, I edited the
copy for the new ad.
How soon can we make the
changes and get it posted?
(vanessa) I'll get
the team on it now
And make sure it gets
it up by this afternoon.
(rachel) you have a 12:30
luncheon with aqua fitness
At the soho house.
-Fine.
-You also have a dinner with tom
At camden's at 7.
A lunch and a
dinner appointment?
No. We should reschedule that.
-Uh, which?
-Tom.
(rachel) again?
That's the third time...
(vanessa) no. Belay that order.
That's funny. I thought
you worked for me.
(vanessa) I do, but
before you hired me
To run your company,
Which I do
spectacularly, I might add,
I was your best friend.
Which I still am,
And I want you to be happy.
-Vanessa, I am buried with work.
-I don't care.
Look, I'm not about to
let you lose another man,
Particularly one this great,
'cause you're not making
time in your life to be happy.
-There's just too much to do.
-Which is why you have me.
And I have no life.
And you have rachel, who
doesn't have one either.
(rachel attempts to interject)
Leah.
Either you go out
with tom tonight
Or I'm calling him up and
inviting him to my place
For a little...
Midnight special.
You wouldn't dare.
(vanessa) try me.
Rachel, can we have a minute?
Yeah.
(leah) you think she bought it?
(vanessa) she bought it.
(laughter)
(energetic music)
(typing, phones ringing)
(sheri) how many jobs
did you apply for this week?
Natalie?
(natalie) three.
But none of them called
me in for an interview.
They asked about
a criminal record.
And there are a number of places
That specifically hire
people in your circumstance.
"my circumstance."
You're still taking
your meds, right?
They mess with my stomach.
(scoffs) okay.
What's with the attitude?
What?
You wanna go back to jail?
-No. -No, well, you're sure
Acting like it.
Just say the word, natalie,
because you see this here?
I can fill out this
report in five minutes,
Slam your butt back
on the bus to chowchilla
This very afternoon.
-(sniffs)
-hey!
Look at me.
The meds are a
condition to your parole.
You have anger issues, anxiety.
They help with that.
You stop taking the
meds, I have to report you.
It's that simple.
So what's it gonna be?
(suspenseful music)
(pills rattling)
(faint chatter of police radio)
(phones ringing)
I know you wanna get better.
Color me naive,
I think you got a shot at
turning your life around.
And to do that,
You're gonna have to
start believing in yourself.
(siren blaring)
(faint laughter)
Shut the hell up!
(voices chattering, laughing)
Welcome to mind body fitness.
I'm founder leah sterling.
Are you ready to
change your life?
Then let me help you.
Click below and enter
our new best you contest,
Where you'll be eligible
to win an elevate bike
Delivered to your home,
One-on-one remote
training sessions with me,
Your personal trainer,
And a private lunch
halfway through our training
Where we'll access your
progress and focus on your goals.
(soft music)
(suspenseful music)
(sighs)
Why not?
It's not like I'm
gonna win anyway.
(click)
(traffic whooshing past)
(soft cocktail music)
(liquid being poured)
I'm so sorry.
The contest is about to break
And the new ads are coming out,
And I lost track of time.
(tom exclaims softly)
(tom) hi.
(leah) hi.
(tom) I ordered
you a chardonnay.
(exhales deeply)
-Really, I'm so sorry.
-No, it's okay.
I know how stressed
you've been lately.
But like I keep saying,
You've hired a
lot of good people
Who can help pick up the slack
If you let them.
I know.
It's just not my style.
Trust me, I'm aware.
But... If you're really sorry,
Why don't you make it up to me
By agreeing to that
vacation we keep not taking?
I'm thinking bora
bora for a week.
Mmm...
One of those bungalows
that sits over the water.
That sounds amazing.
-But?
-Work.
The contest,
The three new product
lines I'm closing deals on.
The book I'm a month behind on.
Okay. I get it.
I had to ask.
Look.
I have some time off soon.
And you know I've
been itching to travel
For a while now.
So...
I think I'm going to go away.
By yourself?
Well, looks like
I'm gonna have to.
My travel partner's unavailable.
I'm sorry.
We should order.
(tom sighs deeply)
(melancholic music)
(rachel) your book agent called
Wanting to know
when she'll see pages.
(leah) look, rachel,
don't lie to me.
That's not what she said.
-I've known bonnie a long time.
-You're right.
She said that
you're five weeks late
On delivery again.
(leah) trust me,
I'm well aware of it.
(vanessa) the contest
winner's been chosen.
-Okay, great.
-She happens to be local.
-What are the odds, right?
-Right.
(vanessa) so I had an idea.
(suspenseful music)
(pills rattling)
(grunting, clanking)
(natalie) don't touch me! Nooo!
(doorbell rings)
Do you have any
idea what time it is?
Aggh! What is this?
-Get off my porch.
-Wait, wait! Natalie clark?
We're sorry to
bother you like this.
We're here with
mind body fitness.
You're the woman from the video.
(leah) that's right.
I'm leah sterling.
And I'm here to inform you
that you're the lucky winner
Of the mind body
fitness contest!
What?
How's that possible?
(leah) you won.
Congratulations!
Can we come in?
Um, my house isn't really...
I mean, I wasn't
expecting company.
(leah) here. Bring
the bike in here.
Living room is fine.
(vanessa) okay,
just put it down here.
Thank you, guys. Great.
(dishes clanking)
-I--I didn't order that.
-You won it
As a part of the contest.
It's your new elevate bike
So you can have
one-on-one sessions with me
For the next month.
What is this, a prank?
Is that what this is?
Who put you up to this?
(leah) natalie?
I'm sorry we caught
you off guard like this.
You won all of it--
The elevate bike,
The private training
sessions with me, the lunch.
You won.
I never win anything.
Looks like your
luck is changing.
Let me ask you:
Do you wanna be the
best you that you can be?
(natalie) yes, I...I do.
(leah) then I'm here to
help you do that, okay?
Together.
How does that sound?
(natalie) that sounds...
Freakin' amazing!
Good morning, natalie.
How do you feel today?
Okay, I guess.
Are you ready to
change your life?
(upbeat music)
Yes.
That's what I wanted to hear.
Let's go.
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it.
Feel the rhythm.
You've got this.
Almost there.
That's my girl!
I can't, I'm sorry.
I can't, I can't.
I can't do any more.
Natalie, hey. Hey!
-Look at me.
-I know I suck.
You're doing amazing.
Change is hard,
sometimes painful.
It's not hard for you.
Because I've been
doing this a long time.
Today's your first day, right?
(soft music)
Okay. So cut
yourself some slack.
You just make it look so easy.
You got on that bike
Because you wanted to
make a better life for yourself.
To be a better you.
Most people don't
even get that far.
You might not believe this,
But a while ago,
I was in a much worse
place than you are right now.
My husband left me
for someone else.
I was alone.
I was 30 pounds overweight.
I was miserable at my job.
I hit rock bottom.
But you know what that gave me?
-Self-discipline.
-Discipline.
Like when you put
a collar on a dog
And you can train them
to do some amazing stuff.
Not exactly.
I had to rebuild my life.
And I did,
Because I didn't accept
that that's all my life would be.
And I know you haven't either.
You just have to ask yourself
the same question I did.
What's that?
Do you want to be the
best you that you can be?
Yes.
Good answer.
Now, how 'bout we keep going
To make that happen?
(upbeat music)
Good job!
All right.
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
Fingertips lightly
balanced on the handlebar.
Engage that core
to keep you upright.
Ha, good girl!
Almost done, almost done!
One, two, one, two.
Three, two...One.
Good job!
(leah claps)
Okay.
Believe it or not,
we're not quite done.
For homework, I want you
to make an inspiration board.
Oh, I-I don't
think I can do that.
(leah) sure you can. It's easy.
It's basically a
collection of things
That'll inspire you,
That you'll look at every day
before and after your workout.
Anything that reminds
you of why you're doing this
And the person you're
forging yourself into.
Think you can do that?
Yeah, I think so.
Come on.
You can give me
better than that.
I can do it.
Great.
I don't need to see it.
It's strictly for you
to keep you inspired.
Great work.
I'll see you same time tomorrow.
(natalie) oh, okay.
Well, I'll...Bye.
(mellow music)
(leah) any change
that disappears
After a short time is
known as temporary change.
For example, breathing
due to exercise or pulse rate.
But the true inspiration to
make real change in your life
Can only be found...
(sighs)
(door opens)
(vanessa) hey!
Brought you some groceries.
-Thank you.
-How's it going?
(leah) everything I
write just feels false.
(vanessa) I was afraid of that,
But I saw it coming.
-What?
-You.
That's why the book's so late.
When have you ever
not met a deadline?
You have helped so many people.
Why don't you help
yourself for a change?
Put a little of
that focus on you
And make yourself happy.
I am happy.
Really?
Because I can't
remember the last time
That I saw you smile.
I mean actually smile,
not pose for a camera.
-I'm happy.
-No you're not.
I am.
-No you're not.
-When I have time for myself,
I will.
(soft music)
(vanessa) "you wanna
make real change,
You have to make the time."
Who said that, again?
Oh, right. You did.
You got me.
(suspenseful music)
It's basically a
collection of things
That'll inspire you.
Anything that reminds
you of why you're doing this
And the person you're
forging yourself into.
The person you're
forging yourself into...
The person you're
forging yourself into.
The person you're
forging yourself into...
(beep)
Good morning!
You ready?
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that.
-I'm ready.
-Good.
Let's tame this beast.
All right, let's get
up out of the saddle.
Mm-hm.
How bad do you want it?
-Bad.
-Then go get it.
We're not even
halfway up the hill.
Hit those glutes.
Woo, yeah!
I feel it too!
(sheri) thank you.
(soft music)
(she exclaims)
(she sighs)
Natalie!
Wow, I hardly recognize you.
This is...Amazing.
I've been inspired.
My new trainer, leah,
she's totally changed my life.
(sheri) I can see that.
The work you've put
in is certainly paying off.
(natalie) I've just never had
anyone that inspires me like her.
She believes in me.
Unlike most people.
(sheri) that's great to hear.
Sounds like you found
one of the good trainers.
Oh, we're so much
more than that.
We're friends.
We're best friends, actually.
I'm on my way to go meet
her for lunch right now,
I just thought I'd
check in on my way.
That's terrific.
I'm glad you have
someone that's just--
(natalie) when's the last
time you inspired somebody,
Sheri jackson?
I mean really changed
somebody's life for the better?
When have you ever done that?
(tense music)
(sheri) I do that every day.
Ha!
I don't believe you.
You push paper.
You collect your
government check.
You don't do
anything for anyone.
I have someone in my life
Who built an empire
with her own hands.
And she cares about me.
She--she loves me.
Does she know you tried
to turn a woman's face
Into a bowl of marinara?
I have to go.
(sheri) are you still
taking your medication?
(soft music)
I just got to my lunch.
Okay. Bye.
(birds chirping)
(natalie) hi!
-Hey!
-I'm sorry, was that okay?
-I'm just so nervous.
-It's fine.
It's so good to see you again.
I know we've only been
working with each other
For two weeks, but...
I just feel like I've
known you a lot longer.
Like--like my whole life.
That's so great to hear.
I want all my clients
to feel special.
I ordered us a glass of wine.
I hope chardonnay is okay.
It's the middle of
my workday, and...
I only let myself
cheat at night.
You look great!
It seems like the program's
really working for you.
Oh, it is.
This is the best
I've felt in years.
You've changed my life.
No. You changed your life.
I can encourage you all I want
But I can't make
you do the work.
You owe that all to yourself.
No one's ever--
No one's ever said
anything like that to me.
That can't be true.
Hey. Hey!
No tears.
We're here to celebrate not cry.
Now, let's talk about
your long-term goals.
(soft music)
(clanking)
(natalie) that was so good.
But now I feel a little guilty.
(leah, laughing) don't worry.
I'll make you burn
it off tomorrow.
But it was definitely worth it.
(natalie) honestly,
I can't thank you enough.
It looks like you've
come a long way.
And the more confident
you feel about yourself,
The more you'll attract
The things you
deserve in your life.
Like a new mate, a new job.
Actually, I would really
love to work for you.
You're so inspiring.
I, um, actually think
we have an opening
For an office
assistant right now.
Really?
Oh, that would be--
that would be amazing.
Apply online and we'll make
sure you come in for an interview.
But I'm warning you,
It's not nearly as glamorous
as you might think.
(natalie) just being around
you all day would be so worth it.
You can count me in.
Wow.
That was something.
Oh, you get used to it.
Not me.
Can't imagine something
like that happening to me.
Well, you should.
It's all about confidence.
Start believing in yourself
and the world will too.
So...So, is there, like,
Someone special in your life?
His name is tom.
Tom, mm. Nice name.
What's he do?
(phone notification chimes)
(leah sighs)
I'm sorry.
I have another
appointment to get to.
Right, of course.
It was so good seeing
you in person again.
Yes, it was--I mean,
yep, yep, me too.
Maybe we can do
this again sometime.
Well, I'll certainly see you
at our next training session.
(natalie) absolutely.
(leah) and don't forget
to get that application in.
(natalie) right,
yeah. I will, I will.
Okay. Bye!
(uplifting music)
"believe in yourself
and the world will too."
Hi. I'm natalie.
(frank) I'm frank.
(woman) what the hell?
That's my date, you bitch.
(natalie) lucky you.
He's a good kisser.
(tense music)
(soft cocktail music)
(tapping out text)
(sighs)
(text is sent)
(notification beeps)
I'm sorry.
I'll put it down.
I'm all yours now. Sorry.
(tom) so how was your day?
It must be nice to have the
luncheon off your calendar.
(leah, exclaiming) it was...
(tom) it's yours.
Wait!
Where are you going?
Does it matter?
You're not here.
Why should I be?
I'm just...I'm running
everything right now.
I run a company too.
Remember?
Only, I know
when to set it aside
And enjoy being with
someone I care about.
Someone I love.
Can I ask you something?
Are you enjoying it?
Enjoying what?
Everything--your life.
You once told me
that working out
Used to be your release,
Your way of getting away
from the stress of the day.
Is it still?
It's different now.
(tom) that wasn't the question.
But it is the answer I expected.
(melancholic music)
(text notification chimes)
(sighs)
(tense music)
Hi! Welcome to
mind body fitness.
(natalie) hi. I have a
job interview with leah.
Perfect! Just add your
name to the sign-in sheet
And go have a seat over there.
(amy) hi. I'm amy.
(natalie) natalie.
(amy) sorry, I talk
when I get nervous.
You're here for the
assistant job too?
-Are you?
-For sure.
Ms. Sterling has been
such an inspiration
To so many people.
Working for her
would be an honor.
(natalie) leah and I
are actually friends.
-Good ones.
-Omg! So lucky!
You're in great shape.
Do you work out?
-Yeah, I do.
-Awesome. Where?
Home. You?
-Warrior fitness.
-Who?
(amy) oh my god, you haven't
heard of warrior fitness centers?
I love their ellipticals.
So do you do keto
or are you paleo?
Or, wait, you
might be old school.
I bet you're full-on
atkins, aren't you?
(rachel) amy tan?
Hi! Right this way.
Good luck!
Positive energy!
(soft music)
(rachel) isn't
that wild, though?
(amy) oh, my
gosh, I know, right?
-So funny!
-That's hilarious.
Okay, well, we will be in touch
As soon as our first round
of interviews are over.
-That sounds amazing.
-Thank you.
-Thank you so much!
-No, thank you!
Okay, bye.
Nice meeting you! And good luck!
(rachel) natalie clark?
-Natalie?
-Yeah, that's me.
(rachel) I see
here that you went
To wentworth
college for two years.
Was that for your
associate's degree?
It wasn't a great
environment for me,
So I left.
Should we wait for leah?
Miss sterling is very busy,
Which is why I'm
conducting the interviews.
Of course she's busy.
She runs an empire,
one she built from scratch,
It's just, we're friends.
I won the contest
for the elevate bike.
The other day at lunch,
she said I should apply.
Actually, she said I would
be perfect for this job.
That's good to know,
And that's what I
am here to assess.
There are a few years
here with no work listed.
What were you
doing during that time?
I took some time off.
I went away.
To work on myself
and to help my mom.
She was sick.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
(natalie) thank you.
I know that I can't list
caretaker as a real job,
But I managed
her life every day.
Pills, doctor's appointments,
All skills that I
could use here.
For leah.
I'll take note of that.
I notice that you left
the referral section blank,
So we will need that as
well as a signature here
For your background check.
Background check?
Why would you need that?
Standard for all
of our employees,
Protects us against any
legal trouble down the line
And ensures that
none of our employees
Have a criminal record.
I don't have a--
Why would I have
a criminal record?
(rachel) oh, no, I'm
not saying that you do.
It's just standard
that we ensure
That this is a safe
working environment
For our employees.
I understand that.
I just--I thought
this was a formality.
She said that I
would be perfect!
And I will certainly take
that under consideration
When reviewing your
application, once it's done.
So, when you get home,
Make sure that you
fill out the referrals
And then sign for
the background check,
And I will put your
application in with the others!
(ominous music)
Is there a problem
with that, miss clark?
Um...Miss--miss clark?
No.
Of course not.
There's no problem.
(dramatic music)
(screaming)
(rachel) oh, I rescheduled
your four o'clock interview
For lifestyle magazine.
(leah) oh, thank god.
How's the search going
for the new assistant?
(rachel) oh, I've interviewed
several candidates,
Some more promising than others.
-Par for the course.
-Can I ask,
That girl natalie, the
one that won the contest,
What did you say to her?
(leah) I just told her
there was an open position
And she should apply. Why?
She acted like you
offered her the job.
(vanessa) you offered her a job?
(leah) no! I certainly did not.
(vanessa) I didn't
think you would.
(rachel) just something
seemed off about her.
(vanessa) "off"? What
do you mean "off"?
Well, she didn't
finish the application,
She had no past referrals
Or any prior
employment information,
And she seemed very frazzled
As soon as I mentioned
the background check.
-It's standard.
-That's what I told her!
But still, she thought
you gave her the job.
(leah) I didn't
promise her anything,
I just encouraged her to apply.
(vanessa) well, sometimes
your encouragement
Can work wonders on whackos.
You need to watch that.
I say we go with the other girl.
-Amy?
-Mhm.
(leah) sounds
like the right call.
(suspenseful music)
(cell phone chiming)
"dear ms. Clark, thank
you for your interest
In employment at
mind-body-fitness...
Unfortunately, we will not
be needing your services
At this time."
No, no, no, no.
No!
No, no, no!
No!
(mellow music)
(gasping and grunting)
(screaming)
(tense music)
(man) are you okay?
Call 9-1-1! Somebody call 9-1-1!
(leah) attacked? Oh, my god!
(rachel) yeah. As of now,
the police seem to think
It was a random mugging,
But they're still
looking into it.
(leah) is she
gonna be all right?
(rachel) I mean, she
broke both of her legs
And she has a concussion,
but with physical therapy,
The doctor said that she'll
be up and back to normal
In the next few months.
(vanessa) that poor girl.
(leah) make sure she knows
her job will be waiting for her
When she gets back on her feet.
Oh, and make sure
her health benefits
Are all paid up.
Treat her like she was
a full-time employee.
(vanessa) and if her insurance
company gives you any crap, let me know.
(rachel) will do.
Should we consider hiring a temp
For the time being?
(leah) I'll leave
that up to you.
(rachel) she'll
leave it up to me?
She never leaves it up to me.
Okay, what's going on?
Who are you and
what have you done
With the real leah?
(leah) I've been thinking
about what you said.
You're right, I need to
start delegating more.
I need to trust that I
have hired the right people
To protect everything
that I've built.
I mean, why did I make
all this if I can't enjoy
What it brings into my life?
I think that's a great idea,
And it sounds oddly familiar.
So I'm gonna step back
From the online
classes for a bit
And let you run things here
while I finish the new book
And enjoy some time with tom.
Mm!
Nice!
(soft music)
(mike) good morning!
Are we ready to sweat?
What? No.
-Who are you?
-I'm mike, your trainer!
And I'll be taking over.
No, leah is my trainer.
I'm subbing for
leah, but don't worry,
I am more than qualified
To make sure you
get the same intensive
Cardio heavy,
fat-burning workout
That you're used to.
Now let's get started!
Look, mike, I don't
care what you are
Or aren't qualified to do,
Leah is my trainer.
That's it.
Now go get her.
As I said, I'm just
subbing for leah,
But if you would
be more comfortable
With a female trainer,
I can have one sent.
I don't want a
female, I want leah!
I'm sorry, but leah
has stepped away
From her weekly client
sessions for the time being.
I'm not just any client, mike.
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of the contest.
And the contest clearly states
that leah will be my trainer.
Now go get her.
(mike) I don't think
you're understanding.
No, mike, you
aren't understanding.
Do you want me to say it slower?
Leah!
Now go! Fetch!
As I said, I would be
happy to accommodate--
No!
(dramatic music)
I'm natalie clark, I'm the
winner of your contest.
I'm here to see leah sterling.
(secretary) hi, welcome
to mind-body-fitness.
You can use this
sheet to sign in.
(natalie) hey,
are you listening?
I said I want to see leah!
(vanessa) can I help you?
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of your contest,
The one that said I
would get a month
Of one-on-one
sessions with leah?
Today, I sign into my session
And you've got
some brain-dead jock
Trying to coach me!
(vanessa) miss sterling
has stepped away
From some of her
extraneous activities
For the time being.
You think I'm extraneous?
What I'm saying to you is,
Due to time
constraints of her work,
Miss sterling will
not be coaching
Her private clients
for the time being.
(natalie) I'm not
just any client!
I'm the winner of
the freaking contest!
(vanessa) I can
see that you're upset.
To make amends, we'd be
happy to assign you another trainer
That you feel comfortable with.
(natalie) I don't want
any of those losers!
I want what I was
promised, I want leah!
-As I said--
-I know my rights.
I could sue you.
If you read the contest rules,
You'd know that in the
event leah was not available,
Another trainer would
be assigned to you.
(natalie) no.
I deserve to be
treated better than this.
(vanessa) I think it's
best you went home
And thought about how
you'd like to continue
Fulfilling your
end of the contest.
(natalie) no,
that--that's-- this is not...
There's still so much
more leah and I have to do!
(leah) what's going on out here?
(natalie) oh, thank god!
Leah, I knew this was
all a misunderstanding.
These desk monkeys
just don't listen.
(leah) it's okay.
Let's talk, okay?
As they said, I'm stepping back
from some of my responsibilities
And the one-on-one sessions
had to be the first to go.
Okay, but...
I won the contest.
We agreed to do a
month of sessions together.
-You promised.
-I know.
And I'm sorry, but I've found
I've just taken on too much.
My book's three months late,
my personal life is crumbling.
(vanessa) not that she
needs to explain herself.
(solemn music)
What if you stopped
writing your book
And all those other things,
But you still trained me?
'cause I won.
We have many
capable instructors,
Most of whom I've
personally trained
Who can help guide you
Through the rest
of your sessions
And get you the results
You have been
working so hard for.
I'm proud of you.
I don't understand.
If I did something
wrong, I'm sorry!
Natalie, this has
nothing to do with you.
It's something I
have to do for me.
(cell phone chiming)
And I really need to
get back to work now.
As vanessa said, consider
how you would like to proceed.
Was this her idea?
I'm sorry?
I bet it was.
You know why she's
saying that, don't you?
She's jealous.
She's jealous of
everything you built.
I think it's best if you go now.
(natalie) I'm sorry,
I didn't mean to--
I'm not really feeling
like myself today.
I understand.
It's been a very
upsetting morning.
Why don't you go home and rest?
And tomorrow you'll be
more clear about things.
Maybe we can
hang out like we did
At lunch the other day?
As friends.
Maybe.
Dinner? Tonight?
I'm sorry, no, I have plans
and I'm trying to be better
About not breaking them.
With him?
Tom?
Mr. Handsome?
(ominous music)
Goodbye, natalie.
(crying and screaming)
Your book is more
important than me!
(soft music)
Knock knock!
Perfect timing!
I'm in the kitchen.
(tom) making us lunch?
What's the occasion?
Oh, nothing special.
I just wanted to
do something nice
For you for a change.
(tom) to say I'm surprised
would be an understatement.
Well, that was my intention.
(tom) you look
beautiful, as always.
You're a great guy, and...
(tom) and here it comes.
No.
I'm going to say
you're a great guy,
And I haven't been
appreciating you enough.
Any woman would
be lucky to have you.
And I do appreciate you.
How much have you had to drink?
(chuckling)
(leah) I haven't
been drinking at all.
But I have been cluing in to
what you have been saying.
I need to delegate
more, enjoy my life,
Get back to the things
that make me happy.
You're one of those things.
(tom) I couldn't agree more.
There we go.
(laughing)
(ominous music)
(sighing)
(laughing)
That is a task you are
not allowed to delegate.
(laughing)
(cell phone vibrating)
(leah) sorry.
(tom) take it.
Hey, do you want one
of your super healthy
Protein shakes?
-Yes, please.
-All right.
(laughing)
Hi, this is leah.
(woman) miss sterling,
thank you for taking my call.
My name is sherri jackson,
And I'm doing a routine
checkup on natalie clark.
(tense music)
I wanted to see how
she's performing at her job,
She's your new employee.
(leah) I'm sorry,
but you're mistaken.
Natalie doesn't work for me.
She was a client, a
contest winner, but that's it.
Damn book.
I am more important than you.
(sheri) is that so?
That's not how she phrased it.
Honestly, that
doesn't surprise me.
Uh, you said this was
a routine checkup?
-Why do you need that?
-I'm natalie's parole officer.
Her parole officer?
(sheri) I'm sure it came
up in her background check.
(leah) actually no,
because we never did one.
Natalie applied for a job, but
we went with someone else,
And frankly, I'm glad we did.
(sheri) why do you say that?
(leah) because when we
assigned her a new instructor,
She barged into the office
and basically had a meltdown.
(sheri) when did this happen?
(leah) last week, Wednesday.
What exactly is
natalie on parole for?
(sheri) I'm afraid I
can't divulge that.
(blender whirring)
But I'm expected to tell
you everything I know?
That hardly seems fair.
(sheri) true, but only one
of us is wearing a badge.
(whirring continues)
She came into my office
and screamed at my staff.
I think I'm entitled to know
if she's dangerous or not.
Thank you for talking with me.
You're hanging up?
-Have a nice day.
-Hey!
(grunting)
(metal clattering)
You all right?
Tom?
Are you okay?
What happened?
Oh, my god.
Baby! Oh, my god.
Tom.
Phone. Where's my phone?
(panting)
(dispatcher) 9-1-1,
what's your emergency?
Yes, I--I need an ambulance.
(distant sirens blaring)
(machine beeping)
(somber music)
(vanessa) I'm so sorry.
They induced a coma to
help get the swelling down.
What if it's too late?
What if I waited too long?
(vanessa) hey, hey, no.
Stop it right now, okay?
He's strong, he's
gonna come out of this,
And you two are
gonna live a life
You dreamt of together.
You hear me?
(beeping)
Leah sterling?
-Yes?
-I'm detective carluccio.
I just came from your home
And I wanted to ask
you a few questions
About the break-in and
assault this afternoon.
Forensics tells us that
only your laptop was stolen.
(vanessa) the laptop?
The one with the book
you're overdue on?
(leah) yes.
I think we-- tom
interrupted them.
That's what I'm curious about.
The intensity of
mr. London's attack,
It's not what you
normally see in a b and e.
-What do you mean?
-Well, normally,
When a burglar breaks
into someone's home,
They take off or
they strike someone
Just long enough to get away,
But this, it's more than that.
The repeated blows,
it's brutal, targeted,
Almost personal.
(leah) you think
someone targeted him.
Or you.
One of your employees
named amy tan
Was also recently attacked.
Yes, she had just been hired.
Similar mo, and
similar in the fact
That it was more brutal
Than your normal
snatch and grab.
Now, doctor's tell us
That she's starting to
get her memory back,
And she's not sure,
But she thinks her
attacker was a woman.
-A woman.
-She recalls seeing someone.
It was quick, but
it's something.
Now you've had two
people in your orbit
Attacked in recent weeks.
Now, if you can think of anyone
Who could be the
common denominator,
It could really help us.
An ex-boyfriend, a
disgruntled employee,
Maybe an obsessive fan.
Can you think of anyone?
Her name is natalie clark.
(soft music)
(upbeat music)
(doorbell ringing)
Natalie clark?
-Who are you?
-I'm detective carluccio.
I was wondering if I could
ask you a few questions.
Questions? About what?
Just trying to tie
up some loose ends
On recent events.
You're acquainted
with leah sterling, yes?
Yes, we're frie--
She's my trainer.
I won their contest and
she started coaching me.
You actually caught me in
the middle of my workout.
Well, I promise
not to stay too long.
May I?
(solemn music)
You live here by yourself?
(natalie) yes, I
like my privacy.
(detective carluccio)
yeah, me too.
Probably should've known
that before I got married.
(natalie) you had
questions about something?
(detective carluccio) when's the
last time you saw ms. Sterling?
Leah? Um, last week.
We spoke, and she
just had gotten so busy
That she couldn't
continue our training.
(detective carluccio)
must be frustrating.
I mean, to be promised something
And then have someone renege,
That'd make me angry.
I was, at first.
But I get it.
We all get busy.
Life is unpredictable, right?
It certainly is.
Do you know a woman
by the name of amy tan?
(natalie) amy tan.
I don't know
anybody by that name.
Well, according
to the sign-in sheet
At mind-body-fitness,
You and amy interviewed
for the same job
Just minutes apart.
You didn't meet her
in the waiting room,
Didn't talk to her?
No, I don't think so.
Well, she was recently
employed by ms. Sterling,
Or would've been
before her assault.
Assault?
That's awful.
Is she gonna be okay?
Oh, she will be.
It's just a matter of time.
That's good to hear.
Do they know who attacked her?
Not yet.
Can you tell me your whereabouts
The night of may 28th?
That's the night
amy was attacked.
Am I a suspect or something?
I don't really go out at night.
I was probably home.
What about yesterday afternoon
Between the hours
of three and four?
I was home working out.
(detective carluccio) mhm.
Ah, this must be
your inspiration board.
(chuckling)
I see you're a big
fan of ms. Sterling's.
She changed my life.
Hm. Are there photos
from magazines?
(natalie) I wish you
wouldn't destroy that.
Leah sterling's a big
inspiration for you.
Isn't she?
Is there a law against
admiring your mentor?
Not that I know of.
(alarm beeping)
What's that?
It's a reminder.
The bike lets me know
When it's time to
resume my workout.
Then I should let
you get back to it.
Thank you for your time.
(dramatic music)
I couldn't legally look
around without a warrant.
And if I did find anything,
it wouldn't be admissible,
Which means she'd be out
on the streets in 24 hours
And very pissed off.
But between us, my gut
tells me this is our girl.
And there's nothing you can do.
I need more time or proof.
Listen, is there
somewhere you can go,
Somewhere no one
else knows about
Where you can get
away for a little while?
-I'm not leaving tom.
-Look, I can post a cop
Right outside that door 24/7.
In fact, I'll call right now.
And unless you can
magically reduce brain swelling,
You can't help him,
Which means you're only
putting yourself in danger.
I'm not gonna be scared away.
(machines beeping)
I'm gonna talk as a--
as a man right now
And not as a cop.
But if I were tom,
The last thing I would want
is to wake up from a coma
To discover my girlfriend
is now in a coma, or worse,
Thanks to the
very same attacker.
(soft music)
Yeah, this is carluccio.
I need a 24-hour uniform
outside a hospital room.
(soft, eerie music)
(door locks)
(running footsteps)
(birds chirping)
(suspenseful music)
(soft music)
(door unlocks)
(zipper unzipping)
(floor creaking)
(eerie music)
(soft, eerie music)
(suspenseful music)
(cell phone ringing, she gasps)
(cell phone beeps)
Tom, is that you?
Yeah.
Yeah, it's me.
You're awake, you're okay.
What did the doctor say?
Uh, they said the
swelling came down.
I'm gonna be all right.
(soft music)
Thank god.
I gotta be here a
couple more days.
Where are you?
At grandpa charlie's cabin.
Ah.
Oh, baby, I'm...I'm
so sorry I'm not there.
I--I should be there,
I should be with you.
I love you so much.
(chuckling softly)
What's so funny?
Why are you laughing?
(laughs)
It took me getting
clobbered halfway to hell,
But you finally say you
love me, so whatever works.
I do, I love you so much.
You're a tough
get, leah sterling.
Well, you got me.
You got me forever.
I like the sound of that.
I'm gonna drive back right now.
Oh, before you do,
There's something
you should know.
(sighs)
It was the contest winner.
She's the one who attacked you?
You saw her face?
Yeah, I remember
her from the, uh,
From the video you showed me.
Is there a cop
outside your room?
(tom) yeah, yeah,
he's right here.
I'm on my way.
You get some rest.
I'll be there in about...
(grunting)
(suspenseful music)
You still there?
Hello?
(grunting)
You okay?
What's going on?
(grunting)
Must be a bad connection.
Look, um...
I don't know if you
can still hear me,
But I, uh, I need
to sleep, so...
I'll see you when you get here.
(somber music)
(sighs)
(groans)
(sighs)
(lock clicking)
(exhales)
(dramatic music)
Hey, coach.
You're just in time, I
got the bike all set up.
(soft, tense music)
-How are you feelin'?
-What is this thing on my neck?
What the hell is going on here?
Why don't you go take a seat.
I'll explain.
(leah) get me the
hell out of here.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Help! Help me!
(electric zapping)
(natalie) scream all you want.
Nobody can hear you.
We're in the middle
of absolute nowhere.
(grunting, panting)
Um, if I were you, I
would get back inside.
(grunting)
Leah, if you come back
inside, the pain will stop.
(electric zapping, grunting)
(grunting)
(panting)
(soft, tense music)
I'm sorry about the collar.
I had to make sure
you'd cooperate.
It's made for
animals, obviously,
But it works on people too.
Take this thing off right now.
I disabled the
safety on the device,
So, it packs a lot of punch.
Fyi, I installed
transmitter wire
Along the perimeter
of the cabin walls,
So the moment you step outside,
The collar will
automatically trigger.
Stay inside the cabin
and obey me, no pain.
Try to run like you just did...
Well, bzzt!
Lots of pain.
And don't try to
disconnect the power
'cause I got that locked up too.
So what is this?
You kidnapping me?
Not kidnapping, really.
I'm just making
sure that you hold up
Your end of the bargain.
My end?
I'm just getting what
you promised me.
We had weeks
left in our program,
A program that I agreed to
because of your motivation,
That I'm entitled
to because I won.
So the way I see it,
You still owe me those weeks.
(natalie) if you're looking
for some kind of weapon,
You're not gonna find anything.
I packed up everything
sharp or dangerous
And got it out of the house.
Come on, it's not that bad.
I just want you to coach me.
Like you said you would.
Let's go, leah.
Coach me.
(dramatic music)
When I was talking
to her on the phone,
I heard her yell,
And then there
was some rustling,
And then the line went dead.
And at first I thought
Maybe there was
a bad connection,
But it doesn't feel right.
Listen, I've tried to call
her a couple times since
And she isn't answering.
Well, it's a remote cabin,
so maybe the reception's bad.
I think you should check on her.
Tom, except for you and me,
No one else knows she's there.
And she's not in any danger.
(machines beeping)
Have you arrested natalie clark?
We're going to.
That means you can't locate her.
You went to her house,
she wasn't there, was she?
She'll show up. We'll get her.
Well, since you don't know
where the hell natalie is,
Could you at least
check on leah, please?
I would if I could, but they're
not gonna let me out of here.
(detective carluccio) I'll try to get
her on the phone again, all right?
I'm not driving out to ojai.
-Leah is okay.
-She's not okay.
Do I look okay? That
woman almost killed me.
(detective carluccio)
nurse, could you...
(tom) natalie clark is
obsessed with leah,
You said so yourself.
-Now I'm sorry--
-sir, sir.
Sir, I'm gonna need
you to calm down.
(tom) what are you doing? No.
Don't you dare
give me a sedative.
(nurse) everything's
gonna be okay, sir.
-Detective, please.
-You need to relax.
-You gotta get out there.
-All right? Leah is just fine.
(tom) send a patrol car or
something, but you gotta get out there.
(detective carluccio)
you need to trust me.
(tom) oh, you
gotta get out there.
(machines beeping)
(leah) if I coach you...
...Will you take
off this collar?
I'll take off the collar
When you can prove to me
that you're my best friend,
That I can trust you.
All right, natalie,
let's get busy.
Yes!
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it.
Nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it. Feel the rhythm.
(natalie) uh-uh, get back in
front where I can see you, please.
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
Fingertips lightly balanced
on the handlebars.
Engage that core
to keep you upright.
(exhales)
-I love it.
-Position three.
Hands on the end
of the handlebars
And point your butt
towards the back wheel.
Yes.
Back to two. Breathing.
In through your nose,
out through your mouth.
-How you doing, natalie?
-Good.
-I can't hear you.
-Good!
Okay, let's get that sweat on.
Let's pick the pace up.
Push it, natalie, faster!
Get up that hill.
Come on, you can do it.
Catch that beat and push it.
Hit, hit, hit!
Oh, come on.
What is that you're showing me?
You've got better than that!
Be the best you that you can be!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
(electric zapping, grunting)
(panting)
(natalie) why would you do that?
You're my trainer!
You're supposed to--
You're supposed to take
care of me, and you...
-You tricked me. Why?
-I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I just--I just want
to take this collar off.
(natalie) I told you I
will take the collar off
When you prove to me that
you can be my best friend
-And I can trust you.
-Prove it to you how?
Get rid of
everything in your life
That takes you away from me.
Okay.
I'll sell the company.
Uh, I won't see tom anymore.
More.
I need more than that.
(leah) like what?
(soft, tense music)
(whimpering)
Vanessa!
What did you do to her?
(natalie) take that.
Choke her to death.
You want to prove that
you're my best friend?
You gotta get rid
of your best friend.
I'm not gonna do that.
Oh, yes, you will.
Your best friend, your company.
All of it will be gone
when she's gone.
It's the perfect plan.
I'm not gonna hurt her.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Are you gonna do it now?
(leah) please,
natalie, I--I can't.
I can't hurt my friend.
Yes.
Yes, you can.
I know you can.
Be the best you that you can be.
(leah) then let me
rephrase it, you bitch.
I won't do that.
(electric zapping, grunting)
Either you kill
vanessa right now
Or I will go to your
assistant rachel's house
On the corner of
fifth and edgemont,
And I will kill her.
And then I will go to
your mother's house
On vanowen, and I will kill her.
And your sister
in san francisco,
Maple drive, I
will kill her too!
I will kill everyone who
is near and dear to you
Unless you do what I say!
(panting)
(whimpering)
(dramatic music)
(weeping)
(whimpering)
(whimpering)
Tighter.
Pull it tighter!
(grunting)
(leah) I'm sorry!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
(grunting)
Forgive me!
(whimpering, coughing)
(weeping)
(soft, somber music)
Nice work, leah.
I didn't think
you had it in you.
(weeping)
(knocking)
Ms. Sterling.
Detective carluccio.
(leah) help! Help me!
(dramatic music)
(grunts)
What's going on in there?
Are you by yourself?
(door creaks open)
(suspenseful music)
(vanessa) wake up.
(grunting, speaking through gag)
-You think she bought it?
-She bought it all right.
Best performance ever.
We gotta find the key
to this freaking collar.
(door handle rattles)
(detective carluccio) agh!
(grunting)
I think I got it!
(grunting)
I'm trying.
(panting)
I don't think it's
the right one.
(leah) just keep trying.
Keep trying.
Keep trying.
(dramatic music)
(door unlocks)
(natalie) leah, wake up.
It's okay, I took care
of the problem outside.
Leah.
Hey.
Wake up.
Hey, leah.
Leah.
(sniffles)
Wake up.
Leah, hey.
Hey!
Leah, wake up!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I'm...
I'm so sorry.
(sniffles)
I'm sorry, leah.
Oh, god.
No, no.
Not you, I didn't...
I didn't mean to kill you.
You're my trainer.
You're my...
You're my hero.
I love you, leah.
(sniffles)
I love you.
I am so sorry, I didn't...
I didn't...
I didn't--I didn't...
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Please wake up, please wake up.
I'm so sorry, leah, I
didn't mean to hurt you.
Leah, please wake up.
I didn't mean to kill you.
(grunts)
No, no, no, no, no.
-No! -Hold her down.
(natalie) no, please, no.
No, please, don't do this.
No!
-I got her.
-No!
No, please don't.
No, no, no!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
Please no!
(wailing)
(soft, tense music)
No!
(electric zapping, grunting)
(leah) all right, that's enough.
I'll watch her.
Go get the cop.
Go!
(grunting)
(vanessa) are you okay?
(detective
carluccio) not really.
-Need an ambulance.
-She took my phone.
(detective carluccio) she
threw my phone over there.
(vanessa) okay.
(coughing, grunting)
(soft, tense music)
So...
I guess this means...
...Class is over.
Class is over.
(sniffles)
(clears throat)
(leah's voice) hello,
I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind
body fitness program
For people just like you.
Hi, leah.
I'm natalie.
Hi, natalie.
Welcome.
Are you ready to
change your life?
I'm so ready to change my life.
Wait, wait, wait.
Um, don't say it, I--I know it.
"because in today's busy
and unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym can
become more of a chore
Than a release."
Did I get it right, leah?
I did?
I'm a good student, aren't I?
What's that?
I'm your best student.
I wouldn't go that far,
but you're the trainer.
(door opens)
(detective carluccio groaning)
(vanessa) yes, we
need an ambulance.
The address is 52822
loma verde street.
(laughing)
Oh, you can say that again.
That's why at mind body fitness,
You bring the gym to me.
Am I ready to change my life?
You bet, you bet I am,
Because I can have it all.
I deserve to have it all.
What's our motto?
(suspenseful music)
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you that you can be.
Be the best you you can be!
(dramatic music)
(laughing)
(soft, eerie music)