Stan the Man (2020) Movie Script
1
Candy, Mandy, get up.
Rise and shine, it's
a beautiful day.
Oh, I'm hungry.
What's for breakfast?
Don't worry,
I'll have the chef make
us something great to eat.
Oh, can we have
those mimosas again?
Yeah.
Of course, whatever
make you ladies happy.
Come on, let's go.
Oh Mom, Pop; what a
beautiful bride you were.
Thank you, Darlings,
for a wonderful evening.
It was sure double the fun,
with you two, queen beauties.
You're so welcome, Stan.
You're the man, Stan.
Good morning, Mr. Mann.
I trust that you
slept well last night.
Are you kidding?
With these two lovely creatures,
there was no time for sleep.
Should you need another room
for any of your overnight
guests this week,
we will certainly
set something aside.
Just let us know.
Have a great day, Mr. Mann.
Thank you.
I do hope you enjoyed,
the dinner I made
for you last evening.
I figured since you had
such, such lovely guests,
I'd go ahead and make
my Oyster Mignonette,
huh?
Wasn't it girls?
Oh, that was so yummy, Chef.
I liked the mimosas best.
Kon'nichiwa.
Right this way, Mr. Mann,
your chauffeur is waiting
for you, right this way.
We reserved this
date just for you,
and you've never told us
anything about a meeting.
Yes, Stan, you cheeky,
little devil you.
I can...
It's no problem at all.
We can just tag along,
wait in the car.
Yeah.
Until your meeting is over,
and then continue the fun.
Yeah.
I'm sorry, Double
Delights, I gotta go.
I gotta go.
No.
Stan, remember
what you promised us.
We're your stand in
Wednesday appointment.
Remember you said,
no matter what else
you do that day,
you would do us
on Wednesday too.
Good morning, sir.
Is everything all right?
It sure is. Life
is good, Joey.
Did you take care of that
bank withdrawal for me?
I sure did.
Where too, sir?
Let's go visit my Gallery
Manager, Melody Dubois.
Some name, huh?
Sounds French.
Parle de Francais
No sorry, Sir.
I don't speak French.
Neither do I.
Come on, let's go.
We will have this shipped
to you, right away. Okay?
- Sure.
- Thanks so much
for coming today.
Thank you.
Bye.
Hi, may I help you
with something?
I am Elizabeth Morgan.
And my very dearest
friend is Mr. Mann.
And I think he forgot to tell
me that he hired somebody.
I had a few people in
mind for him, myself.
In fact, I'm the
person who told him
to diversify his portfolio
and buy this art gallery.
What did you say your name was?
Oh, I'm Melody Dubois.
And how did you meet Mr. Mann?
I was re, recommended
to Mr. Mann
by a mutual friend
at The Sorbonne
In Manhattan?
No, no. The, the.
The Sorbonne, in, in Paris, I,
I got my training there as well.
Oh, I see.
Well, most of my friends
are patrons of New York's
finest art galleries.
Do you get to New
York much, Melody?
Actually, yes I do.
Yes, of course you do.
Well then, Melody,
I've been looking at these two
paintings and I was wondering
what you thought?
I, I think they're
both excellent choices.
Well, in that case,
I'll take that one.
Ah, Elizabeth, looking
beautiful as ever.
Hello, Melody.
How are you? Good morning.
Good morning.
I'm very well, Sir.
Good morning, Stanley.
How are you today?
Life is good.
Mm.
I see you've already met
my, Gallery Manager, Melody.
Since she's been
with me, you know,
my sales have doubled,
isn't that right, Melody?
Sir. That's correct.
I, I've had the opportunity
to work with the best in
the business, you know,
the art community is a
very small intimate place.
And even though I've worked
all around the world,
I am thrilled to be
back here in the US,
working for you at
Mankind Gallery.
Would you be a dear,
Melody and wrap my
paintings for me, please?
Of course, of course.
Excuse me.
So,
what have you
decided to buy today?
Oh,
I had my eye on
these two abstracts
and then I couldn't decide.
I was very worried
about my brow line.
So I,
decided on that one.
This one.
Excellent, excellent choice.
Are you gonna ask
for the discount?
Oh, Stanley.
Our friendship is
discount enough.
Mm-hmm.
In fact, have you
thought more about
what I offered you the
last time we were together?
Mm.
Oh, I thought about
it, all right.
Mm.
And you know.
Marriage is not for me.
I have a very important
meeting that I need to get to.
So, Melody?
Yes, Sir?
Can you please take special
care of my generous patron,
Ms. Morgan? For me.
Of course, Sir. Absolutely.
Oh, Stanley, could I
talk to you for a moment,
while you're lovely assistant
is wrapping my painting.
It'll only be a moment.
Sure.
Yeah.
Stanley. I have tried,
for nearly 10 years to get
you to change your life,
to change your ways,
you need to be with a woman
who's going to love you.
Liz, Liz, Liz.
How many times must I tell you?
It's not in the cards for me.
I love you, Stanley.
You are my soulmate. You
are my one true love.
I've survived all these
loveless marriages,
which have given me status,
and wealth,
and all the material things I
thought would make me happy.
And those things do make me
happy to a certain extent.
In fact, I couldn't even imagine
what my life would be like,
without my homes in London,
and Paris, and New York.
And oh, my
favorite, the Italian Alps.
But Stanley, I've come to
realize, that with you in my life,
as my husband, our
life could be perfect.
God knows, I don't
wanna upset you, Liz.
I just don't wanna be married.
Not to you or any woman.
A soulmate, it's not for me.
Can't we still be friends?
No. Stanley, no.
Your friends with benefits
days are over with me.
Do you hear me? That is it.
I am done, with you.
Thank you.
And for you.
- Thank you, very much.
- Thank you, so much.
I don't have any small
bills on me to tip you.
What do you... You don't have
anything on you?
No.
Ah, It's on the house.
Well, come, come back and I'll,
I'll definitely
take care of you.
Okay, we'll get you next time.
Dude, did you see
the fight the other night?
Knock out, on the first round.
Hey, you hear me, Bro?
What? No, I didn't.
No, I didn't see the fight.
But listen, I don't
know about my girlfriend, Alex.
I give that chick
everything, you know,
I never wanted her to take
the job in that liquor store.
My girlfriend working in a dump
like that, was embarrassing.
Yeah. I always thought that,
but, you know, who
am I to question it?
You never really let on, that
it embarrassed you though.
Are you too good now, or what?
Do you have any idea,
all the action I could
get, if I wanted it?
Let's just say, opportunities
have been presented,
not to mention, what happens
when I'm traveling on business.
Yeah, I can imagine, Bro.
I've been thinking about
breaking up with Kristi
for a long time, now.
You know, Kristi's always
been a little high strung.
She's a nervous
wreck these days.
Where is this
headed with Kristi?
I figured, after
she becomes an RN,
I'll talk to her,
tell her like it is,
but it is taking her, so long,
to finish Nursing School.
Hey, is that Kristi over there?
Are you supposed to be
meeting her or something?
No. But
maybe it's a good thing
she showed up here.
I can talk to her right now
about an idea I just had.
Thanks man.
You've inspired me.
I got a way for her to
finish Nursing School early.
Hey Babe. What you doing here?
Hey,
I didn't realize you're coming
back into Town so early.
You, looking for me?
No, I was just
coming to lay by the pool,
and get the sun, and relax.
Could we.
Let's, let's talk for a second.
I know how hard
it's been for you
to juggle a job
with your studies.
I know how much you want to
begin your nursing career.
Yeah, I can't wait
to become a nurse.
Look, my place is big and
I'm out of town a
lot, for business.
Yeah?
So why don't you
give up your place;
save that rent money and
move into my penthouse?
I'll take care of
everything for you,
until you become an RN.
How's that sound?
Big step,
moving in together.
You really think we'd
get along, I mean,
you are kind of set in your
ways and stuff.
I just don't get,
how you could turn down
an offer like this?
I mean, my place is unreal,
isn't it?
It's in the most awesome
building in the city.
Mm.
The only penthouse
in the building
and the only unit with an
outdoor terrace roof garden.
Ah, what else could
you possibly want?
Let's face it, on
a nurse's salary,
you'd never be able to afford
to live in a place like mine.
Oh geez, when you bring
it up like that Coop.
Let's go grab a
bite. I'm hungry.
Let's celebrate.
Yeah. Okay.
I can.
Yeah, I can relax
another day, you know.
Come on.
Good girl.
That's a good girl.
Ah, you is a good girl.
That's a beautiful dog.
German Shepherd, right?
"Rin Tin Tin", I
love that breed.
I see the pink collar.
What's her name?
Her name is Princess.
She's a service dog, the VA
gave me to help me with my PTSD.
Ah, military.
Yes, Sir.
What'd you serve? What branch?
United States Marine Corps.
Battalion Recon
Afghanistan, Sir.
Thank you for your
services, Marine.
I just did my part.
I did three tours back-to-back
and just haven't quite been
the same since I came home.
I've seen too much over there.
I can, I could only imagine.
I don't know what would've
happened to me by now,
if not for my Princess.
Well, open your hand here.
Here's a little something
for you and your Princess.
Oh.
- Thank you very much.
- God bless you, Sir.
God bless you.
Thank you.
Look.
Hey
Hey.
- Hey.
- Danny.
How you doing? How's the family?
Stan, everyone's
good, they're good.
Man, I was hoping I
would catch you here.
Do you, can you spare a minute?
I'll give you two minutes.
Okay, cool man.
Yeah, you know, I just really
wanted to thank you again.
I dunno what I would've
done after I got laid off,
without you, and your
help, and, you know,
just like, thank you
for helping my wife,
and my kids, and my family,
and you know your generosity,
but mostly really importantly
your, your friendship.
It really means everything
to me, you know,
you had my back, when
I needed it most,
and I want you to know, I
take nothing for granted, Man.
God bless you, Stan.
Ah, Danny boy, Danny boy,
is this going
where I think it's going.
You gonna ask me for
another loan, huh?
'Cause, you owe me a lot.
I'm starting to think,
lending you all this
money, is hurting you,
more than helping you.
I mean, yeah,
but I don't know what I would've
done if it weren't for you.
I mean,
keeping the roof
over my family's head
and food on the
table. Listen to Stan.
I feel lucky right, okay.
Something's changed, and I, I.
I'm onto something.
I, I can't explain it, but I am.
You really think you're
gonna beat the house?
I will, you know I swear to God.
I swear on my kids.
Hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey don't
go swearing on your kids.
God doesn't like
that kind of talk.
Listen, Look,
I want them to be proud
of their mommy and daddy.
Ah.
That's a beautiful family.
Yeah, we're dreaming big,
so they can have a
better life than,
than we have you.
You know what I mean?
As long, as you're taking
care of your family, I don't,
I don't mind helping you.
Come on.
Let's just drink to you
two beautiful sisters,
Cherri And Sherri.
Mm.
This is so nice, Stan.
We're so happy you called us.
We had so much fun last time,
remember.
Of course, ladies,
I want you on my arms every
day and in my bed every night.
But you know, you know, seeing
Joey in his home, you know,
with his wife and son, you
know, it made me think.
But I'm over it now.
Listen, bring me
your best red wine.
Nothing but the best
for my ladies here.
And the Filet Mignon.
The chef knows, just
how I like it prepared.
Oh, and make sure you tell
that hoke of a host out there,
that we're not to be disturbed.
You got that?
Hello?
Good evening, ladies.
Table for two I presume?
Ah, no, no, no.
We're here to meet someone.
- Who are you here to meet?
- Mr. Stan Mann.
I'm very
sorry ladies. Mr. Mann
is unavailable this evening.
Unavailable?
So Stan is in there.
Who's he with?
Nevermind asking him
anything, let's go.
Well, well, well.
Look what we have here, Sister.
Listen, Ladies.
Listen, some
misunderstanding, okay.
That's all it is.
Just take it easy.
I'm sure we'll work
out all the problems
to make everybody happy.
You know, it's always best
to stay in the solution.
Ah-huh, misunderstanding.
I don't think so, Stan.
Stay in the solution?
- Yeah.
- What's up with you, Stan?
What, you got a twin fetish.
Who the hell are you, two?
Who cares who
they are? Cherri.
Ah-uh, you two skanks
need to piss off,
this is our meeting with Stan.
So, you guys need to get out.
Don't touch my sister
I gotta get away
from these ladies.
They're batshit crazy.
Can you get me somewhere,
where I can wait
out this twin storm?
Of course, Sir.
Right this way,
The bathroom?
I've got two Super Bowl rings.
Mm-hmm, really?
These ladies won't
get by me, Sir.
Oh yeah?
Then how did these wackadoos,
get to my table in
the first place?
Oh God, why did I think dating
twins was such a good idea?
Hi, Sir, may I
interest you in a cigar?
Well, how are you
doing, Sweet Cheeks?
What you got there?
We have the finest cigar
available anywhere
in the world, Sir.
What do you suggest?
I would suggest the Montecristo,
with it's medium body,
rich nutty flavor.
Or the Arturo Fuente;
crispy, spicy and
hint of caramel flavor
But what no Padron?
Well, actually, Sir
I keep a little something here,
for my most desiring clientele.
Is that what I think it is?
A Padron Special Release.
Wow.
Am I right?
Yes, Sir.
This is from Padron
Anniversary Collection,
in tribute to Senor Jose Padron.
Wow, hmm.
Now that's living.
So what do I owe you, Darling?
Nothing, compliment
of the house, Sir.
Compliments of the house.
No, I don't think so.
Call me.
So you want another cigar, huh?
Hey.
Looks like, I found my
table, and my lucky chair.
Deal me in, Darling.
Yes, Sir.
Welcome to the Pechanga Casino.
Good luck.
Insurance?
Nah, I'm good.
Insurance closed.
But, I'm gonna double down.
Mr. Mann is our
frequent guest,
go right ahead.
Double on a hard 13.
Seriously dude,
no one ever doubles
down on a hard 13.
I do.
Dealer has 19.
Hey there, Stan, looks
like you're killing it.
Red hot as usual, right?
Yeah, you know, it seems
like I'm on a hot streak.
Yesterday I hit on a Hot Slot,
and this, on my first
hand, go figure.
Let me send a waitress over
with our house specialty drink,
for all of you,
continue your good luck.
Here you go, Doll.
This one's for you.
Mm.
You must be my lucky charm.
Thank you, Sir.
I'd like to think that I gave
you a little bit of good luck.
That was a heck of a hand.
Very exhilarating.
What a terrible move,
that was brave in luck, yes?
He sure is.
All the better for us.
Hey, stay calm, just watch him.
Then we phone Boss.
Don't worry, I feel him, Baby.
Yes.
Hello, Sir. Welcome
to The House of Cards.
May I get you
something to drink?
Hey, Sweetie Pop.
Everybody knows not to
bother me once I'm playing.
I don't need any interference
in my streak, you got that?
I'm sorry, I didn't
mean to disturb you.
Mr. Mann is one
of our VIP guests.
Bring us a couple of
glasses of red wine
from our private
label, wine list.
Nothing but the best
for Mr. Mann, here.
Yes, sir. Right away.
Stan, good to have you back.
How you doing?
I'm doing good.
What's going on man,
you're hiring girls
younger and younger.
What are you forgetting about
guys like me, huh, yeah?
Come on, Pal,
take a look around,
there's plenty of eye
candy for you in my casino.
Here you are Mr. Mann,
our best house red,
in a chilled glass,
just the way you like it.
How'd you know, I like
my wine in a chilled glass?
My Captain knows everything
about your taste
and your favorites,
everybody here loves you.
Oh, and sorry for
interrupting you earlier.
I wish you much luck today.
Boom, boom, boom.
Thank you, Mr. Mann.
Let me know if there's
anything else I can do for you.
Anything.
Thank you, Sweetheart.
- Well Stan?
- Hm?
What are you doing at the slots?
Blackjacks your game.
Eh, Bobby, I'm just
chilling, you know.
I'm relaxing, taking it easy,
and you know, my luck on
these one-arm bandits.
Don't I ever, you're a
freaking legend around here,
with your hit frequency.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, every time I
see your name on a report,
I just gotta shake
my head in amazement.
You know, Bobby, your casino's,
the only casino in Town
that still has that
old Vegas feel.
- Yeah.
- That's why I come here,
so much.
It's the reason why, we've
been able to hold our own
with so many other casinos
opening up in Town,
you know, old rat pack feel.
Yeah.
Listen.
I'm glad you came by,
because I need your
advice on something.
It's about my marriage.
Marriage?
You're looking for
marriage advice from me?
A certified bachelor, for life.
Come on, Bobby.
What's going on with you? Eh.
Truth be told I'm miserable.
Okay now. And I have
been for a long time.
I just kept it
together for the kids,
'cause I didn't want
my boys growing up
without a father in
the house, like I did.
I didn't see this coming
from you, you know what I mean?
Just... Oh wait a minute.
What?
I got it?
What, what, what, what.
Am I sick? Do I got the big C?
Is it that fibrosis thing,
that you see on
TV, late at night?
Oh, no, no, nothing like that.
Calm down, relax.
Nothing like that, okay.
Listen to me, will you relax?
You're going through
what you call a,
midlife crisis,
that's it; nothing
more, nothing less.
But don't worry, 'cause
I got the anecdote.
Number one.
Yeah.
You gotta buy a
sports car, okay,
preferably a convertible.
Number two.
You're listening,
'cause this is an
important thing.
You gotta tap that ass.
And this look you
got, get over here.
Let me see if I can't
get some of that.
You really think I got this, ah,
midlife crisis shit going on?
Yeah.
Now get me my money,
'cause I'm one lucky
son of a bitch, today.
Today, just today?
Hey everybody we're
making an announcement;
he's only lucky today.
Boss we just arrived;
House of Cards Casino.
We found new client, maybe.
Looks good.
Seems very well known here
though, should we work him up?
Yes boss, I understand.
Boss says we move closer to him
and watch him more,
then report back.
Okay. If that's
what Boss says,
but I say we move in now.
We're not going to do things
your way this time, your fault,
Boss had to move whole
operation to this new Town.
I didn't mean to shoot
that guy, it was accident.
The gun just went off.
I didn't pull trigger.
That guy, was FBI.
How was I supposed to know that?
Do you know what I had to do
to take care of that accident?
I covered for you, Comrade,
but I don't think I
can ever do that again,
you know Boss, he's
very intelligent man,
He's no fool.
I can tell you this.
If you ruin another,
of our clients,
Boss will kill you.
Ahem.
This fucking guy.
Boss can't kill me.
No, I married to
his daughter, right?
Put your bets.
Welcome to The Pechanga Casino.
Is this a lucky seat, Darling?
Only time we'll tell, Sir.
Shall I include you?
Are you in?
Ah, yeah, sure.
Why not?
Tell me, Sweetheart,
do you use that for Fibonacci
system or the Martingale?
Because with the kind of
luck I've been having,
I like doubling in my odds
on my money with the
Martingale system.
Well then you are in luck, Sir,
we are strictly a
Martingale house.
Sounds good to me.
Here you go, sir.
Sweetheart, can
you do me the honors?
Lucky number seven please.
Oh absolutely.
Ladies and gentlemen,
place your bets please.
Ladies and gentlemen
no more bets.
No more bets, thank you.
Red number seven.
Fist spin in a win.
First spin in a win,
the streak continues.
Yeah.
Thank you.
There's a little something
for you, Darling.
Oh, thank you.
Hello.
May I get something
to drink for you, Sir?
Well, hello, Gorgeous.
- Hi.
- Your name tag says, Bunny.
I come here a lot, Bunny,
but I never had the pleasure
of being serviced by you.
You know what?
Today is my very first
day and I already love it.
So what's your specialty, Bunny.
I mean what's your
specialty drink?
Okay, may I recommend
the Russian Cooler,
it's made with the
finest Russian Vodka,
tropical fruit, honeydew
melon, and cantaloupe.
Melons are a little
favorite of mine.
And by the way, your melons
are the very best here.
Thank you.
Excuse us, sir.
Hello.
My name is Tatiana
and this is Nadya.
And we were wondering if
you would like to join us.
Our boss, Mr. Zakharchenko,
recalls seeing you
in this casino often.
And he would like
to invite you today,
as we celebrate his Jubilee.
What did he notice about me?
What did I do to
get his attention?
Mr. Zakharchenko
always notices only
successful American men,
especially ones that
appear to be liked by all.
He saw how all casino employees
cater to you very much,
men show you a lot of respect,
and women show you
a lot attention.
Please won't you join us.
All right.
Where, where, where
is his boss of yours?
Oh no, no, no.
Boss is not here.
He's in private dining room.
It's just upstairs.
Come, come.
We ride the elevator
to the top floor.
Come, come with us.
Wow, this is some
place you got, here
Yes, welcome to
high class, Stan.
Come with me, go this
way, do sit here, please.
Sit.
Listen, do stand.
So.
Darling, please.
You may sit here,
please just sit here.
Stop, stop.
Hello.
May I present Mr. Boris
Borisovich Zakharchenko.
That is Oleg and I am Dmitri.
And of course you have
met Tatiana and Nadya.
I hope boss name not
too long for you to say,
you Americans have
such short names,
like Chip, Skip, Buddy,
Pal, Beef and Bow, no.
Hello.
Please call me Boris.
That is what all
my friends call me.
And what is your name,
my new Armenian friend?
- American.
- American friend.
Actually some of my
friends call me Stan the man.
How is that for an
American nickname?
Ah-huh, Stan the man, very nice.
But of course you are man?
But of course your a man.
You Americans have
comical nicknames.
In Russia our names
are bestowed upon men
from their ancestors,
or Royal family,
and great men from
our nation's history.
Great men.
My brothers are
all named for greats,
such as Alexander, Ego
or Mikhail and Vladimir.
Yes. Stan the man,
I actually come from long
line of Russian Royalty.
My dear mother, Catarina.
God rest Mama.
She used to call me
her little prince.
Sorry. Sorry.
So, Stan.
You enjoy gambling, huh?
You do well?
What is your game of
choice; Poker, Blackjack,
We did see you at Roulette
table earlier, huh?
You know Boris,
I've dabbled a bit
in the card games,
stayed away from
the craps tables.
How does anybody win it,
playing craps?
How can anybody beat the
house at playing craps?
It's like some
unsolvable crazy puzzle.
I've seen plenty of schmucks
lose their shirts
throwing snake eyes.
Today is lucky day for you,
because Dmitri and Oleg,
they are my specialists in
best casino games in world.
You want to win big,
eh, listen to Dmitri.
Double your money.
You cannot lose.
So maybe with my good luck
and your secret technique,
we can make for a big win.
This is very best
Russian Vodka, Stan, Mm.
Drink up.
Come, let me
explain how we help,
my new American friend,
win big in craps.
Cheers
Salute.
So Stan,
tonight, don't be
afraid to bet big,
it is all, in the dice.
Have you heard of Casino Moscow?
It's across Town,
not far from here.
It's owned by one
of our countrymen.
I never heard of it.
Where is it?
We take a drive there.
No?
You see pretty girls,
you drink more of our Vodka,
you have good.
Stan the man, and me and Dmitri
show you how to win at crabs.
Double your money.
Win big, Stan the man.
Mm-hmm.
This is for sure baby.
I'm really tied, I've
been here all day, and I'm...
This is very special,
very big birthday for Boss.
- Hmm.
- Wait till you see
the girls at Casino Moscow,
You will be very popular,
with girls at Casino Moscow.
You must come with
us, Stan the man.
- Let's go.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
I feel good tonight.
Sir. May I help you?
The car is just over here.
Your friend doesn't
need ride with you.
You go home.
We take good care of
our new American friend.
Yeah, Mr. Stan the
man coming with us.
To see how the Russians,
have fun in America.
Oleg, get in car Oleg.
Sir come with me.
The car's over here.
I'm good, Joey.
And for the love of God,
stop calling me, Sir.
Go home to your
nice family, Joey.
I'm with my new Russian friends.
What have I done?
How did I miss that signal
from that Ruskki bastard?
Jesus Christ.
Why did I drink like that?
Oh my God, Joey.
Sir.
Are you alright?
You need to get up,
get up, hurry up.
Oh my God.
Where's the car?
I'm so sorry, Sir.
Oh hey, you're bleeding bad.
Oh my God.
Listen,
You got nothing
to be sorry about.
You don't know
the worst of it yet.
I lost everything.
I lost everything. Joey.
I wiped out my Black Amex.
I feel terrible that
this happened to you.
I told you to go home.
I should have known you'd
never listened to me.
Stan, I was worried about you.
I waited, but then
I thought I'd go in,
maybe try to get you to leave.
I don't know, there was
just too many of them.
I was just no match
for all of them.
Look, this is all my doing.
I never thought my luck
would ever run out.
I've been lucky my entire life.
I guess my luck finally ran out.
What these Russians
told me sounded so easy.
This has gotta be the
dumbest thing, I ever done.
You're okay,
and that's what really
matters, you know?
Yeah.
I just keep thinking about
what my wife always says.
She says, "This too shall pass."
It'll be okay.
It's a good thing, you're
married to a godly woman,
because Joey, I'm
gonna need a miracle.
Hello, Beautiful.
I'll take a bottle of uh,
of anything.
Bottle of Vodka,
whatever you got.
Are you, ah, hearing me, Doll?
Hey Buddy.
Turn around.
Hey. What's going on here?
What's going on here?
Oh, I thought you'd never
asked, now, shut up.
You gimme the money or
I'll blow your head off.
Okay? Just, just,
just settle down here.
You don't want to hurt anyone.
Look, my name is Stan
and I've already had
a pretty crappy day.
I, I don't need this now kid.
Hey, what's your name?
Billy.
What's it to you man.
Just stop talking.
You've got all
these people in here,
crouch down, shaking and scared.
That's not right, Billy.
All right?
Shut up.
You talk too much, dude.
Now help her get the
money out of the register.
I'm losing my patience.
What, what do you
think I'm stupid.
Well, I'm not stupid.
This ain't my first rodeo.
I know cops are gonna roll
up in here, soon, so yeah.
Open the register.
Open it.
Okay.
I have to.
Yeah, it's taking too long.
Do something.
You want to die, huh?
- No.
- Is that what you want?
You wanna die?
No.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey, come on.
We got stuff to do.
You and me.
Snap to it.
Who are you?
Angelina, been sent
here, to help you.
And if my help, don't
help me this time.
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
We're gonna talk, you and me.
What's going on.
This is my last chance
to get my flipping wings.
All right, Pal.
So let's get this thing going.
How did you get in here?
How did I get in here?
Stanley.
Those are a lot of
really good questions,
but I don't have a
lot of time, kay.
And it's a long story.
So start talking, Missy.
Right, ahem.
Now, listen up,
I am trying to get you
your second chance here.
Now where I come
from let's just say,
it takes a lot of work to get
yourself eternally situated.
Get my drift?
So, I got assigned to you.
Assigned to me?
All's I know, is you
went into a liquor store
to try to drown your sorrows.
But instead,
you took a bullet for some
girl you don't even know, mm.
So, on account of
a very nice lady,
who keeps bragging
about how brave you are,
your case came up.
I got assigned to it.
And now here I am trying
to earn my flipping wings.
Oh my God.
What's with all this
frigging white light?
It's starting to
give me a headache.
You're in between
two worlds, Stanley.
I'm in purgatory?
And I gotta pay for my sins,
before God lets me into heaven?
I'm not dead yet, right?
Well technically,
officially you're not dead.
But one thing you gotta know.
If you go back,
I can only give you 30
days to change your ways.
You gotta find your soulmate.
Your one true love.
And look, I know this
really sounds sappy,
but it's my last chance too, so,
let's just do this thing
all right, Stanley.
God, this is a nightmare.
Please.
Somebody wake me up.
Stanley. Shut the hell up.
Hey, you're an angel.
Watch your language.
Have you ever watched
the lights flickering?
Yeah, that's Natalie.
She has tried every way possible
to get you to pay
attention to her messages.
She wants you to realize
that the life you're living
well, it's just not good enough.
So I have one more
assignment to earn my wings.
Whoa
Let's go.
Okay. Look, ahem,
if I send you back,
you gotta stop;
gambling, drinking and
womanizing, understand?
Understand who
could understand this?
Ah, this is Niki's doing.
Ah, Niki!
This is a prank.
He loves to get me going.
Niki, come on out.
It's no joke. It's no prank.
You get a do-over.
You get to get
outta this hospital
and you've got 30 days to
change your ways, deal?
I've never fall
in love in my life.
I've never fell in
love in my whole life.
How am I gonna find
love in a month?
Don't screw it up for me.
Even if you don't care about
a second chance for you.
Oh, one more thing,
remember the Russians
and what happened to
all of your money?
Yeah.
Yeah.
If you go back, it'll
be without your wealth,
you gotta find true love without
the temptations of money.
And I don't mean to rush you,
but the clock is ticking, so.
So, Stanley,
do you wanna go back and
take this second chance?
You're gonna go back
or are you gonna go on?
And, and, and like, I said,
like, a zillion times,
like, I have to know now,
because well, it's
my last shot too.
Oh my God. Oh my God.
Stanley.
What happened to him?
Who's in charge here.
What, what, what, what happened?
- You're speaking.
- What, what, what?
- Oh, thank God.
- She looks familiar.
- Oh God Stanley.
- Was it, was it a dream,
or was it an Angel?
I have been frantic with worry.
Your chauffeur called me
and told me you'd been at
a terrible car accident.
What happened?
Did you total the Bentley?
Ahem.
Are you okay?
I mean, do you have
any broken bones
Ah nothing on your face?
There's not gonna
be any scarring.
Oh, thank God.
Oh, Stanley.
You're alive.
Oh, thank God.
Be careful Liz, man, it hurt me.
Okay.
- Hello?
- Oh
Hi.
I'm Dr. Hart. The
Treating Physician
here in the
Emergency Department.
Uh, Mrs.
Mann, your husband
is quite lucky.
The bullet missed
his vital organs
and passed right
through his shoulder.
He has lost a lot of blood,
but I believe he
will recover nicely.
What is to become of my husband?
How long is he gonna be
here in the hospital?
Now I wanna make sure
he's very comfortable.
Maybe he should have a suite.
Something very nice.
I will pay for it.
Only the best for my love
Now, Mrs. Mann, let's
not get ahead of ourselves.
Mr. Mann will have
to remain here in ER,
until we stabilize him.
The bullet did do some
damage as it passed through
your husband is very lucky
to survive the shooting.
Bullet?
The shooting?
Oh no doctor,
I think you have my Stanley
confused with somebody
else in your hospital.
You really should check
your booklet there.
My Stanley was in
an auto accident.
My, my Doctor Hart.
This is quite disconcerting
that you would confuse, my love
for somebody else
in your hospital.
No, Mrs. Mann.
Your husband Stanley,
sustained a serious
wound from a gunshot.
And as soon as we
stabilize him here,
I will have him admitted
to our Intensive
Care Unit upstairs.
And all of our rooms
in ICU are the same.
A gunshot, oh my God.
Hey doc, did I get shot?
Where's Joey.
He's gotta know what happened.
Forget about that
chauffeur of yours, okay.
You're with him and somehow
you get shot, Honey.
Please, don't worry
about a thing.
I'm here now and I'm gonna
take care of everything.
You just need to rest.
Rest.
Okay? Mrs. Mann.
I will check in on your
husband again shortly.
Ah nurse.
Please see that
Mr. Mann's visitors
are restricted to family.
Of course Doctor.
Liz.
- Hmm?
- Come, come here.
Closer.
Yes, honey.
Oh.
Can I ask you a question?
Mm-hmm.
Are we married?
Uh, no, we're not married.
Huh.
Not yet, but soon, My Love.
Very, very soon.
Stan.
Open your eyes, Stan.
It's Kristy.
How you feeling?
I feel better now.
Who likes being here really?
Look at this delicious soup,
chunks of chicken, and
carrot, and noodles.
Is it hot?
No, it's not hot.
Some broth.
Ah.
What?
Oh man.
No, this is good stuff.
- It's horrible.
- There's spices.
I'm sure somebody's
grandmother made this.
I can't believe you're insulting
it like that it's so yummy.
You gonna keep
making me eat this?
Here we
go. That's right.
There you go.
Oh my goodness. You're a mess.
It's too.
It's too salty.
It's not too salty
It's high sodium.
Just eat.
Oh God.
Open.
Mm.
Check.
You're kidding, right?
Yeah, it just went right by.
No it didn't.
Yeah, it did.
- Not in a hospital.
- It did.
You're kidding.
Would I, kid you?
Ooh check.
Nice.
- Take that.
- Which one you want.
Take that.
No.
I brought this book for you
to make you feel
better about healing,
feeling good and strong.
You did that for me?
I did.
I did that for you.
Now listen to this quote.
This is a quote by James Allen.
Do you know who he is?
No.
Me neither.
"Mind is the master power
that molds and makes,
and man is mind, and
evermore he takes."
Jesus Christ.
Stan are you all right?
I just got the call from Joseph.
I ran right over here.
What the hell happened?
Ah, it's a long story, Niki.
I'm still a little
foggy on the details.
Ah, doc said I'm a lucky
son of a bitch, but, hey,
we know that already, right?
There you go again
with that luck,
You're always bringing up.
How did this happen?
You were shot.
Are you in pain?
How, how long have you
gonna be in this hospital?
Well, I'm not sure.
Probably just a
couple more days.
Listen, Nick, I gotta
ask you something.
- Yeah?
- Come here.
Do you, do you
believe in Angels?
Did you ever experience any,
anything like someone appearing
to you like in a dream?
No. I can't say that's
ever happened to me.
Why? Is that what
happened to you?
Yeah, when I was in the ER,
I had flashes of a memory where
I was talking to an Angel.
She said her name was Angelina.
An angel named Angelina, go on.
She knew a lot about me,
especially how I've
been living my life.
I was just about
to kick the bucket.
When she told me
about a Natalie.
Weird, right?
While you were unconscious,
you had a dream about an angel,
who knew your
mother and told you,
you weren't gonna die
from this gunshot.
Is that about right, Pal?
In order to get a second chance,
I have to change my ways.
Your ways, like that gambling,
you always tell me
you're gonna stop.
And my lady friends too,
what's going on, Niki?
Was it a dream or was it really
an Angel, sent by my mom?
Now that I think about it,
I did read in a magazine
about people who have
near death experiences.
I think that's what may
have happened to you.
You think, So?
I mean,
it said they see and hear
things that seem to be real,
but it's just your brain
playing tricks on you,
but I'll tell you
what's so strange
is that your mother's
name was mentioned.
And besides me,
nobody else knows your
family background.
Man, I must be losing my mind.
It must be playing tricks on me.
I don't know, Buddy.
That's weird.
But Stan, I gotta take off now.
I'm here for you.
So call me if you need anything.
- Thanks Nick.
- All right.
Kiss the kids for me, all right.
- I will.
- I'll see ya.
So what's going on
with you and Cooper?
He asked me to move in with him.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
That's so exciting.
Oh my gosh.
Mm-hmm.
Okay, so you know,
now we're gonna have to
do, like, dates together,
and like, game nights, and
go on vacation together.
Oh Lisa, we just
moving in together,
we're not getting married.
Well, why do you have
to say it like that?
I mean, you do want to
Marry Cooper, right?
Yeah. I wanna get married.
I just...
More importantly to
the right person.
Yeah.
I spent a lot of time
in the hospital with Stan.
And It just kinda
got me thinking.
Wait, what's going
on with this guy, Stan?
I mean, I get it.
He saved your life
and everything, but,
is it really just a friendship?
Yes, just friendship.
Really?
Yes, really?
Okay.
I just, um.
He saved my life.
I get it.
It was traumatic, I know,
it was a traumatic
experience and all of that,
but.
But, what?
You and Cooper have been
together for five years,
and he loves you.
You know that.
So I just.
I just think you should
give it a chance.
Just, just see how it goes.
Yeah?
Okay.
Okay.
I'm gonna do this.
So cheers.
Cheers.
To new beginnings.
To new beginnings.
Yes.
I'm gonna button you up
and we are gonna get you home.
You're gonna be so comfortable
and oh my goodness.
I just love this shirt on you.
It is so handsome.
You know what I was thinking?
I was thinking you
should come home with me
and my staff would take
amazing care of you
and I could give you all
the TLC you should need.
What do you think Stanley?
I, I don't know about that, Liz.
I, I, I.
I think it's better off,
that I go back to the hotel,
I'll be more comfortable.
All right, Stanley.
Okay.
We will do that.
Hey Stan.
So I found out you're
getting discharged today,
so I baked some
muffins for you to...
Take.
Ah, um hi, Kristi.
Uh, um may I introduce
you to um, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, Kristi.
Hi.
Hi, nice to meet you
Anyway.
So I just wanted to
bring you some muffins
and tell you how much I
appreciate what you did for me.
And I don't know how I
could ever repay you.
Oh, muffins, how sweet.
- Oh.
- But if those aren't
gluten free, my Stanley
certainly couldn't eat them.
Oh, oh I'm sorry.
I didn't know that.
I guess there's a lot of
things I don't know about you.
Other than, he's my hero.
Well, come on, Stanley.
Joseph is waiting downstairs.
Bye Kristi.
And thanks for the goodies.
Yeah, you know, if there's
ever anything I can do for you,
you let me know.
I'd love to,
give you a call and check
in, see how you're healing.
Oh, that won't be
necessary, Sweetie.
My Stanley's gonna be just fine.
Won't you, Stanley?
You're gonna be in
very good hands.
Mine.
Come on, Stanley.
Let's go.
I like gluten.
Be careful.
Let me get you over to the
bed and get you comfortable.
Let's sit down.
There you go.
That's good, my love.
Now I'm gonna get
you something to eat.
I'm not hungry, Liz.
I'm not hungry.
And I don't want to bother you.
I know how busy you are.
Well, I do have an
international conference call
in about an hour.
So I guess I'll go.
Goodbye, my love.
Oh.
Hello Joseph.
- Hello.
- I need to run now,
but make sure that you call me
if my Stanley should
need anything at all.
I'll keep a close watch on him.
Don't you worry?
Bye, my love.
Oh, it's Irving, he
wants me to call him back.
I'll just go see him tomorrow.
All right, nevermind that.
All right, listen to me.
What am I gonna do now
that I lost everything.
This is my fault.
I didn't like the looks
of those Russians,
but I didn't wanna
overstep my boundary.
Stop Joey.
There was nothing
you could have done.
It's me.
I did this, greed.
Greed and vodka.
I just wish I could
have done something.
Hear me out.
All I could do now is pick up
the pieces and move forward.
I took a bullet for that
girl in the liquor store
and maybe that good deed is
giving me another chance.
All I gotta do now is figure
out how I make my money back.
Maybe, maybe I take
Liz on her offer.
Marrying. Miss Elizabeth
might be a good solution.
I can't tell you
what this means to me.
I know Ace is gonna be
in good hands with you.
I only give you my word I
will treat him mighty kindly.
Ace is gonna miss you,
but everybody on the
ranch just loves that boy.
And then we're gonna give
him a whole lot of attention.
Actually, you know,
he's got his eye on that
filly in the next stall.
And her trainer, she
gives him treats everyday.
Yeah, I never thought
it ever end up like this.
Yeah. I remember when he was
born right here on the ranch,
damnedest foal, I've
ever seen, you know,
he was up and nursing
like in five seconds.
He never wobbled a step.
Boy had a set of legs on him.
I'm just gonna say my
goodbyes now, to my buddy, Ace.
And I'm gonna head on out.
Yeah.
Appreciate
everything you've done.
Yeah. I'm real sorry, Man.
Thank you.
Oh, Ace.
I messed up and now I
gotta do what's right.
We've rode out so
many times, Ace.
And yet, once we
rode off together,
with all that on my mind,
I never had a care in the world.
It's a priceless
gift, you gave me Ace.
The old timer is gonna
take good care of you.
I promise you I'll
be back for you.
Okay.
Be a good boy, alright,
Kristi?
Stan.
Hi. How are you doing?
What are you doing here?
I live at the
Five Seasons Hotel.
This is where I get
my coffee every day.
I've been coming here for years.
Really?
So what brings you
to this part of Town?
Oh, well Cooper lives
across the street, so.
Oh,
I guess we're neighbors now.
Yeah. You could say that.
Wanna walk with me?
I'd love to.
So tell me like, what
happened when you left?
How you feeling?
How's it healing?
Yeah. You know,
it's feeling, it feels
like it feels a lot better.
- Good.
- Like, I'm going to be okay.
Good.
So ah, how's it
living with Coop?
It's good, you know, I mean
I uh.
I'm finishing Nursing School
sooner than I thought, so.
Yeah, that's good.
But, this is me.
Ah, it's some car you got there.
Oh, well it's not mine,
it's Coopers.
I'm picking him up tonight,
he likes me to pick him
up from the airport in it.
So.
It was good to see you.
It was great to see you.
Hey, do you like Italian food?
I love it.
- Can I treat you to lunch?
- Yes.
Okay.
How about right now?
Let's do it.
Palumbo's they have like
the best, best, best,
pizza and pasta and crab legs.
You know this place,
Palumbo's reminds
me of a restaurant
my mom used to take me
to when I was a kid.
Kristi, I have to
ask you something.
Do you believe in Angels?
When I was little,
we went to go see my grandma
in the ICU before she passed.
And the whole family
gathered around her
to say our goodbyes.
And when it came my turn, she
pulled me really tight to her,
and she said,
"Nana will always be with you,
in spirit,
she will always be by your side.
Don't you ever forget that."
And then she passed
And all of a sudden I
heard this clicking sound
and I couldn't figure out
what it was. And I turned
and out the window was
this big white butterfly,
just trying to get inside.
And we were on the 18th floor.
And to this day, every
time I see a butterfly,
I think it's my Nana.
My mom died when
I was a little kid
and my dad passed before her.
I had no brothers, no sisters
it was just me and my mom.
She was so beautiful.
Everybody loved her.
And her food, her cooking, oh.
Damn, it was the best.
You know, sometimes
I can't sleep.
I lay awake at night
and I wonder what could
have happened to me,
if fate hadn't brought
you into that store,
that exact moment, I mean,
something led you to me.
How else can it be explained,
that you entered that
particular parking lot,
that exact same day?
Well, whatever it
was, God, fate an Angel.
I am so happy that we met.
Me too, I wouldn't be
here if it weren't for you.
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to be heard
No we can't be together
if we never try
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
I used to hang around
Waiting on the chance
You could be
everything to me
But you just turn away
Leading me the dance
I'd be the lonely
one inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Written on the wind
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Hey Irv, how's everything?
Oh Stanley, thank
you for calling.
Sorry, Irv, I've
been meaning to call.
I just had so much
going on right now.
I was gonna stop on by later.
Stanley.
I need you here this
is important, Stanley.
Do you know what's going on?
Do you know, I received
a credit card bill
today.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
About that, I can explain.
You see. I was.
I was gambling and.
$5 Million, Stanley
from Casino Moscow.
What the hell's that about?
I know. I know. I know.
Look, I screwed up.
And you know, I
don't have a problem.
You know.
I've been on such a hot streak.
I just got drunk,
Irv what can I do?
What do you mean?
What do you do?
You pay. You have 30 days to
pay that credit card bill.
30 days, Stanley.
30 days.
I can't pay $5 million
in 30 days, Irv,
I mean, you gotta help me.
You've gotta make
some major changes here
or you gonna be broke.
You're gonna have to shut down
this art gallery, Stanley.
And you're not gonna be able
to pay this. Ms. Dubois.
Okay.
And I was able to cover
you for the next month
at that five star hotel,
you got one month at that hotel.
After that, you broke,
you got nothing.
The money you have right now
in your pocket is all you have.
What you do with that.
That's up to you, Stanley.
Thanks, Irv.
And I mean that, for everything,
I will make this right.
You have reached the
voice mailbox of, Kristi.
Hey Kristi, it's Stan.
I had a great time yesterday
and I just wanted to say
how happy I am that
you're in my life.
But listen,
A lot has been
going on right now.
And can we meet
tomorrow and talk?
It's really important.
Thanks.
Hey Liz, I think it's time
we go to the next step.
Let me pack and
I'll be over soon.
Oh Stanley.
There you are.
You're home.
Is that all you brought?
Okay, it doesn't matter.
We'll go shopping for
whatever it is that you need.
Now, Stanley,
I have a very important
matter to discuss with you.
What's on your mind, Liz?
Well, you know,
how appearances are very
important in my circles,
our circles.
And I want our wedding to be
very classy and very dignified.
And normally I wouldn't choose
to wear a traditional
wedding gown,
but I found one that
I absolutely love.
It's tres chic.
Wedding gown.
Are, are you kidding me?
No, I'm not kidding, Stanley.
Brides wear wedding gowns
and the grooms wear the tuxes
That's what brides and
grooms wear, you know.
Why do we have to do
such an elaborate event?
You been married before,
a couple of times, right?
And me,
I can't even believe I'm gonna
be giving up my bachelorhood
and I certainly don't wanna
be wearing some monkey suit.
Look,
let's be logical about this.
We fly to Vegas
and we get it done.
They got plenty of those
wedding chapel themes
there, you know,
like the Elvis thing.
Now you're the one
who's kidding, Stanley.
Elvis really?
Or maybe you just don't know me.
No,
we are having a wedding and
I am wearing a wedding dress
and you are wearing a tux.
And that is that.
Now, I'm gonna go meet
my wedding dress planner,
and my wedding planner,
and the florist,
and the person making the cake.
Oh, Stanley.
You have to meet me at the
bakery for a wedding cake taster.
No, no.
I'm just gonna stay here
and make a list of all my
friends for your shindig.
Let's see.
Who am I gonna invite?
Niki, Joey, Gina
and my wonderful staff
at the Five Season Hotel.
You are such a jokester.
Oh Stanley.
You are so cute.
Oh I can't stand it.
I just love you.
Okay, Stanley.
I will see you later. my love.
Dear Lord.
What have I got myself into?
What did you say, my love?
No, no. Um fun tasting cakes.
And remember I'm
allergic to chocolate.
Oh Stanley.
In this crazy life
We reach for the best we can
Penny for your
thoughts, Beautiful lady.
Stan.
Here we are again.
Isn't it strange, how our
path keep crossing, Kristi.
Yeah, it is.
How is, Nursing
School treating you?
Well it's good.
I passed my final exam,
and as soon as I finish my
internship today, I will be,
officially, Nurse Kristi.
I have to tell you something.
Ahem.
I'm getting married.
Oh, ah, well.
Congratulations.
Yeah.
Well, I ah.
I'm late for an appointment.
So.
Yeah.
I wish, the best for you both.
See you, Stan.
I'll never ever compromise
That look of trust
within your eyes
We'll let our
hearts grow forever
Here on solid ground
But now that love
is on our side again
Let's take these
feeling all the way
Let's open up and
live our passions
I really thought that
moving in together would
bring us closer.
Mm-hmm?
But it's.
I mean, he is never home.
He's out with friends
all the time.
Right.
And you know, he
doesn't call me to tell me
when he is leaving
for business and...
Yeah.
Maybe, you know,
he's probably just adjusting,
I mean, he's used
to being a bachelor
and now he's got
someone living with him.
Yeah but,
what I mean is that,
my heart's not in it.
Oh, Really?
I know I, I, I.
We really tried,
but I just kept
thinking about, Stan.
Really?
We spent so much time
together in the hospital
and we laughed and talked and.
You know, we talked
about our lives
and our pain.
All of it,
I guess sometimes it's just
the way somebody looks at you.
Like they can see,
right through you.
Are you in love with him?
The man that I love is getting
married to somebody else.
What?
Stan is getting married.
Oh, Honey, I'm so sorry.
Honey.
I really, really liked him.
Oh.
Hey, Coop, it's me.
I've tried to call
you a couple times,
but I just keep
getting your voicemail
and not really sure why you
took off without saying goodbye.
I didn't really wanna do
this over the phone, but
Here I am.
The thing is,
I just wanna say thank you
for helping to move me in
and you know,
wanting to help me finish
school and everything and.
I've been thinking
a lot about us.
And I thought that
moving in with you
would bring us closer together.
And I just feel like we're at
different places in our life.
And we want different things,
and you know, there's
nothing wrong with that.
I know this comes at
really, really weird timing,
having moved in and everything,
but,
sometimes it takes something
to just wake you up.
I found a place and it's cute,
small, but it's cute.
And I packed my stuff, so.
Take care of you.
Bye Coop.
Yeah.
Oh.
- Liz, can I come in?
- Oh no.
I need to talk to you
No, Honey, um.
Can't it wait,
I'm having my final
wedding gown fitting. Mm
No, it can't wait.
I'm coming in. Are you decent?
Oh no. Stanley.
You can't come in.
I'm busy in here.
Oh my God, Stanley.
What are you doing?
This is very bad luck.
Don't you? Oh my God.
You are not supposed to see
the bride till you get married.
Okay.
Now that you're in here,
what do you think?
Don't I look amazing.
Hmm.
Everybody. Can you give
us, give us the room please.
Oh, okay.
I'm sorry.
Just come back in a
moment. All right.
Thank you. Okay.
Stanley, what is it?
What, what is so urgent.
Liz? This is not
gonna be easy for me.
I just can't tell you how
much I appreciate everything
you've done for me.
But the truth is.
Oh my God, is it your health?
Did the doctor
give you bad news?
No, no, this can't be happening.
You know what?
I didn't like that hospital.
And I wouldn't have taken
you to that hospital,
if I were that ambulance.
It was so ridiculous.
It was terrible.
But you know what, Stanley,
let's not think
about all of that.
Just know that after we're
married and after the honeymoon,
we will take care of everything.
I can't marry you, Elizabeth.
I'm not in love with you.
Oh no, no, no.
No Stanley.
I know what this is.
This is a case of the jitters.
And I understand the jitters,
because I've had the jitters
many, many times,
you know, when I've
gotten married before.
And.
But it's just the jitters.
I, I understand.
And I only have
the jitters then,
because I didn't really
love those people,
but I love you, Stanley
don't you understand?
So we're not gonna
have the jitters.
You and me,
we are not gonna
have the jitters.
We're gonna, we're gonna
toast to each other.
We're gonna celebrate us.
Elizabeth. Did you hear me?
I can't marry you.
Do you understand?
I cannot marry you.
Do you remember that time?
You came to my art gallery
and you said to me,
Something about
being my soulmate.
Remember that?
Well, you're not my soulmate.
Oh, oh, Stanley.
Get, get out.
Get out.
Get out!
And out the window
was this big white butterfly
just trying to get inside.
And we were on the 18th floor.
And to this day, every
time I see a butterfly,
I think it's my Nana.
What could have happened to me
if fate hadn't brought
you into that store.
That exact moment.
I mean, something led you to me.
I guess, I'm too late.
Oh my goodness, Stan.
What are you doing here?
Kristi?
I just seen a guy
leaving here in a red
Corvette, Cooper, right?
Yeah.
That was Cooper.
We, We broke up, but
we're still friends.
He brought by some of my stuff.
Ever since the shooting Kristi,
I've been thinking about my
life and whether I would ever
find my one true love.
And my thoughts always
came back to you.
I know now
that we are meant to spend the
rest of our lives together.
I thank God every day that
you survived that shooting.
When I saw you here at my door,
My heart skipped
All at once.
I dare to think that just
maybe that same Angel that sent
you into my life to save it,
Brought you into my life
to stay in it, forever.
Check it out.
Yeah, that's a good carrot.
Can you believe
how blessed we are?
Irv was able to get
back all the money,
the credit card charge reversed.
That's amazing.
I can't believe it.
Somebody up there loves me.
Oh, somebody right
here loves you too.
Yeah.
The old timer just wanted to
see me and Ace get reunited.
He knew how, you know, how
bad I felt when I gave him.
And we parted.
Yeah. I'm a little
nervous around horses.
I have to admit.
'Cause I've never really
been on one of them,
but I know how much
you love Ace, so.
Let's get your boy back.
Can you believe he didn't
even care about the money.
He just wanted me to reunite
And you know what?
Knowing that you gave Ace up
so that you knew that he
would be taken care of.
Just makes me love even more.
Let's go get him.
Here's your Boy.
How are you, Dave?
Pretty good, how are you?
Good to see you.
Ooh, is this Ace?
Dave, Kristi. Kristi.
- Hi
- Hi, Kristi.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- He took care of Ace for me.
- Looking good, huh.
Beautiful.
Takes to water like a fish,
this guy likes his bath.
Thank you.
He's beautiful.
Okay, Ace, I'll
see you around dude.
All right, Dave.
Thank you for everything.
You ready to go?
- Ready to go.
- Let's do this. Come on.
Let's go Ace.
Good boy, Buddy.
Good boy.
Good boy.
Come on.
Okay. I'll climb up here too.
Oh yeah.
Okay.
Come on, Buddy.
Come on, come on.
Come on Kristi, let's go.
- Okay, I'm on.
- Lets do this
Oh my gosh.
Lets do this.
Come on, Ace.
You ready, Buddy?
Okay.
We're off.
I'm gonna hold on tight.
Never let go, Honey.
Never let go.
Come on.
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to be heard
No we can't be together
if we never try
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
I used to hang around
Waiting on the chance
You could be
everything to me
But you turn away
Leading me the dance
I'll be the lonely
one inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Written on the wind
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
I used to be the judge
I used to be the judge
I know you were right
We came to feel as lovers do
I knew just looking in
Waiting for the smile
I'd be the lonely
one, inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Never to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Just stick with my regular.
You got it. The
regular for, Stan.
You know what I'm saying?
So let me double check,
If I remember correctly
this is double cupped, right
you wanted quad, long, chai
you wanted two pumps of mocha
you wanted two pumps of vanilla
you want two pumps of hazelnut
and the half whole
milk half regular
and then on top of that
you wanted nice little
delicious white foam on top.
Is that right?
How do you remember all that?
Your Stan the man.
Candy, Mandy, get up.
Rise and shine, it's
a beautiful day.
Oh, I'm hungry.
What's for breakfast?
Don't worry,
I'll have the chef make
us something great to eat.
Oh, can we have
those mimosas again?
Yeah.
Of course, whatever
make you ladies happy.
Come on, let's go.
Oh Mom, Pop; what a
beautiful bride you were.
Thank you, Darlings,
for a wonderful evening.
It was sure double the fun,
with you two, queen beauties.
You're so welcome, Stan.
You're the man, Stan.
Good morning, Mr. Mann.
I trust that you
slept well last night.
Are you kidding?
With these two lovely creatures,
there was no time for sleep.
Should you need another room
for any of your overnight
guests this week,
we will certainly
set something aside.
Just let us know.
Have a great day, Mr. Mann.
Thank you.
I do hope you enjoyed,
the dinner I made
for you last evening.
I figured since you had
such, such lovely guests,
I'd go ahead and make
my Oyster Mignonette,
huh?
Wasn't it girls?
Oh, that was so yummy, Chef.
I liked the mimosas best.
Kon'nichiwa.
Right this way, Mr. Mann,
your chauffeur is waiting
for you, right this way.
We reserved this
date just for you,
and you've never told us
anything about a meeting.
Yes, Stan, you cheeky,
little devil you.
I can...
It's no problem at all.
We can just tag along,
wait in the car.
Yeah.
Until your meeting is over,
and then continue the fun.
Yeah.
I'm sorry, Double
Delights, I gotta go.
I gotta go.
No.
Stan, remember
what you promised us.
We're your stand in
Wednesday appointment.
Remember you said,
no matter what else
you do that day,
you would do us
on Wednesday too.
Good morning, sir.
Is everything all right?
It sure is. Life
is good, Joey.
Did you take care of that
bank withdrawal for me?
I sure did.
Where too, sir?
Let's go visit my Gallery
Manager, Melody Dubois.
Some name, huh?
Sounds French.
Parle de Francais
No sorry, Sir.
I don't speak French.
Neither do I.
Come on, let's go.
We will have this shipped
to you, right away. Okay?
- Sure.
- Thanks so much
for coming today.
Thank you.
Bye.
Hi, may I help you
with something?
I am Elizabeth Morgan.
And my very dearest
friend is Mr. Mann.
And I think he forgot to tell
me that he hired somebody.
I had a few people in
mind for him, myself.
In fact, I'm the
person who told him
to diversify his portfolio
and buy this art gallery.
What did you say your name was?
Oh, I'm Melody Dubois.
And how did you meet Mr. Mann?
I was re, recommended
to Mr. Mann
by a mutual friend
at The Sorbonne
In Manhattan?
No, no. The, the.
The Sorbonne, in, in Paris, I,
I got my training there as well.
Oh, I see.
Well, most of my friends
are patrons of New York's
finest art galleries.
Do you get to New
York much, Melody?
Actually, yes I do.
Yes, of course you do.
Well then, Melody,
I've been looking at these two
paintings and I was wondering
what you thought?
I, I think they're
both excellent choices.
Well, in that case,
I'll take that one.
Ah, Elizabeth, looking
beautiful as ever.
Hello, Melody.
How are you? Good morning.
Good morning.
I'm very well, Sir.
Good morning, Stanley.
How are you today?
Life is good.
Mm.
I see you've already met
my, Gallery Manager, Melody.
Since she's been
with me, you know,
my sales have doubled,
isn't that right, Melody?
Sir. That's correct.
I, I've had the opportunity
to work with the best in
the business, you know,
the art community is a
very small intimate place.
And even though I've worked
all around the world,
I am thrilled to be
back here in the US,
working for you at
Mankind Gallery.
Would you be a dear,
Melody and wrap my
paintings for me, please?
Of course, of course.
Excuse me.
So,
what have you
decided to buy today?
Oh,
I had my eye on
these two abstracts
and then I couldn't decide.
I was very worried
about my brow line.
So I,
decided on that one.
This one.
Excellent, excellent choice.
Are you gonna ask
for the discount?
Oh, Stanley.
Our friendship is
discount enough.
Mm-hmm.
In fact, have you
thought more about
what I offered you the
last time we were together?
Mm.
Oh, I thought about
it, all right.
Mm.
And you know.
Marriage is not for me.
I have a very important
meeting that I need to get to.
So, Melody?
Yes, Sir?
Can you please take special
care of my generous patron,
Ms. Morgan? For me.
Of course, Sir. Absolutely.
Oh, Stanley, could I
talk to you for a moment,
while you're lovely assistant
is wrapping my painting.
It'll only be a moment.
Sure.
Yeah.
Stanley. I have tried,
for nearly 10 years to get
you to change your life,
to change your ways,
you need to be with a woman
who's going to love you.
Liz, Liz, Liz.
How many times must I tell you?
It's not in the cards for me.
I love you, Stanley.
You are my soulmate. You
are my one true love.
I've survived all these
loveless marriages,
which have given me status,
and wealth,
and all the material things I
thought would make me happy.
And those things do make me
happy to a certain extent.
In fact, I couldn't even imagine
what my life would be like,
without my homes in London,
and Paris, and New York.
And oh, my
favorite, the Italian Alps.
But Stanley, I've come to
realize, that with you in my life,
as my husband, our
life could be perfect.
God knows, I don't
wanna upset you, Liz.
I just don't wanna be married.
Not to you or any woman.
A soulmate, it's not for me.
Can't we still be friends?
No. Stanley, no.
Your friends with benefits
days are over with me.
Do you hear me? That is it.
I am done, with you.
Thank you.
And for you.
- Thank you, very much.
- Thank you, so much.
I don't have any small
bills on me to tip you.
What do you... You don't have
anything on you?
No.
Ah, It's on the house.
Well, come, come back and I'll,
I'll definitely
take care of you.
Okay, we'll get you next time.
Dude, did you see
the fight the other night?
Knock out, on the first round.
Hey, you hear me, Bro?
What? No, I didn't.
No, I didn't see the fight.
But listen, I don't
know about my girlfriend, Alex.
I give that chick
everything, you know,
I never wanted her to take
the job in that liquor store.
My girlfriend working in a dump
like that, was embarrassing.
Yeah. I always thought that,
but, you know, who
am I to question it?
You never really let on, that
it embarrassed you though.
Are you too good now, or what?
Do you have any idea,
all the action I could
get, if I wanted it?
Let's just say, opportunities
have been presented,
not to mention, what happens
when I'm traveling on business.
Yeah, I can imagine, Bro.
I've been thinking about
breaking up with Kristi
for a long time, now.
You know, Kristi's always
been a little high strung.
She's a nervous
wreck these days.
Where is this
headed with Kristi?
I figured, after
she becomes an RN,
I'll talk to her,
tell her like it is,
but it is taking her, so long,
to finish Nursing School.
Hey, is that Kristi over there?
Are you supposed to be
meeting her or something?
No. But
maybe it's a good thing
she showed up here.
I can talk to her right now
about an idea I just had.
Thanks man.
You've inspired me.
I got a way for her to
finish Nursing School early.
Hey Babe. What you doing here?
Hey,
I didn't realize you're coming
back into Town so early.
You, looking for me?
No, I was just
coming to lay by the pool,
and get the sun, and relax.
Could we.
Let's, let's talk for a second.
I know how hard
it's been for you
to juggle a job
with your studies.
I know how much you want to
begin your nursing career.
Yeah, I can't wait
to become a nurse.
Look, my place is big and
I'm out of town a
lot, for business.
Yeah?
So why don't you
give up your place;
save that rent money and
move into my penthouse?
I'll take care of
everything for you,
until you become an RN.
How's that sound?
Big step,
moving in together.
You really think we'd
get along, I mean,
you are kind of set in your
ways and stuff.
I just don't get,
how you could turn down
an offer like this?
I mean, my place is unreal,
isn't it?
It's in the most awesome
building in the city.
Mm.
The only penthouse
in the building
and the only unit with an
outdoor terrace roof garden.
Ah, what else could
you possibly want?
Let's face it, on
a nurse's salary,
you'd never be able to afford
to live in a place like mine.
Oh geez, when you bring
it up like that Coop.
Let's go grab a
bite. I'm hungry.
Let's celebrate.
Yeah. Okay.
I can.
Yeah, I can relax
another day, you know.
Come on.
Good girl.
That's a good girl.
Ah, you is a good girl.
That's a beautiful dog.
German Shepherd, right?
"Rin Tin Tin", I
love that breed.
I see the pink collar.
What's her name?
Her name is Princess.
She's a service dog, the VA
gave me to help me with my PTSD.
Ah, military.
Yes, Sir.
What'd you serve? What branch?
United States Marine Corps.
Battalion Recon
Afghanistan, Sir.
Thank you for your
services, Marine.
I just did my part.
I did three tours back-to-back
and just haven't quite been
the same since I came home.
I've seen too much over there.
I can, I could only imagine.
I don't know what would've
happened to me by now,
if not for my Princess.
Well, open your hand here.
Here's a little something
for you and your Princess.
Oh.
- Thank you very much.
- God bless you, Sir.
God bless you.
Thank you.
Look.
Hey
Hey.
- Hey.
- Danny.
How you doing? How's the family?
Stan, everyone's
good, they're good.
Man, I was hoping I
would catch you here.
Do you, can you spare a minute?
I'll give you two minutes.
Okay, cool man.
Yeah, you know, I just really
wanted to thank you again.
I dunno what I would've
done after I got laid off,
without you, and your
help, and, you know,
just like, thank you
for helping my wife,
and my kids, and my family,
and you know your generosity,
but mostly really importantly
your, your friendship.
It really means everything
to me, you know,
you had my back, when
I needed it most,
and I want you to know, I
take nothing for granted, Man.
God bless you, Stan.
Ah, Danny boy, Danny boy,
is this going
where I think it's going.
You gonna ask me for
another loan, huh?
'Cause, you owe me a lot.
I'm starting to think,
lending you all this
money, is hurting you,
more than helping you.
I mean, yeah,
but I don't know what I would've
done if it weren't for you.
I mean,
keeping the roof
over my family's head
and food on the
table. Listen to Stan.
I feel lucky right, okay.
Something's changed, and I, I.
I'm onto something.
I, I can't explain it, but I am.
You really think you're
gonna beat the house?
I will, you know I swear to God.
I swear on my kids.
Hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey don't
go swearing on your kids.
God doesn't like
that kind of talk.
Listen, Look,
I want them to be proud
of their mommy and daddy.
Ah.
That's a beautiful family.
Yeah, we're dreaming big,
so they can have a
better life than,
than we have you.
You know what I mean?
As long, as you're taking
care of your family, I don't,
I don't mind helping you.
Come on.
Let's just drink to you
two beautiful sisters,
Cherri And Sherri.
Mm.
This is so nice, Stan.
We're so happy you called us.
We had so much fun last time,
remember.
Of course, ladies,
I want you on my arms every
day and in my bed every night.
But you know, you know, seeing
Joey in his home, you know,
with his wife and son, you
know, it made me think.
But I'm over it now.
Listen, bring me
your best red wine.
Nothing but the best
for my ladies here.
And the Filet Mignon.
The chef knows, just
how I like it prepared.
Oh, and make sure you tell
that hoke of a host out there,
that we're not to be disturbed.
You got that?
Hello?
Good evening, ladies.
Table for two I presume?
Ah, no, no, no.
We're here to meet someone.
- Who are you here to meet?
- Mr. Stan Mann.
I'm very
sorry ladies. Mr. Mann
is unavailable this evening.
Unavailable?
So Stan is in there.
Who's he with?
Nevermind asking him
anything, let's go.
Well, well, well.
Look what we have here, Sister.
Listen, Ladies.
Listen, some
misunderstanding, okay.
That's all it is.
Just take it easy.
I'm sure we'll work
out all the problems
to make everybody happy.
You know, it's always best
to stay in the solution.
Ah-huh, misunderstanding.
I don't think so, Stan.
Stay in the solution?
- Yeah.
- What's up with you, Stan?
What, you got a twin fetish.
Who the hell are you, two?
Who cares who
they are? Cherri.
Ah-uh, you two skanks
need to piss off,
this is our meeting with Stan.
So, you guys need to get out.
Don't touch my sister
I gotta get away
from these ladies.
They're batshit crazy.
Can you get me somewhere,
where I can wait
out this twin storm?
Of course, Sir.
Right this way,
The bathroom?
I've got two Super Bowl rings.
Mm-hmm, really?
These ladies won't
get by me, Sir.
Oh yeah?
Then how did these wackadoos,
get to my table in
the first place?
Oh God, why did I think dating
twins was such a good idea?
Hi, Sir, may I
interest you in a cigar?
Well, how are you
doing, Sweet Cheeks?
What you got there?
We have the finest cigar
available anywhere
in the world, Sir.
What do you suggest?
I would suggest the Montecristo,
with it's medium body,
rich nutty flavor.
Or the Arturo Fuente;
crispy, spicy and
hint of caramel flavor
But what no Padron?
Well, actually, Sir
I keep a little something here,
for my most desiring clientele.
Is that what I think it is?
A Padron Special Release.
Wow.
Am I right?
Yes, Sir.
This is from Padron
Anniversary Collection,
in tribute to Senor Jose Padron.
Wow, hmm.
Now that's living.
So what do I owe you, Darling?
Nothing, compliment
of the house, Sir.
Compliments of the house.
No, I don't think so.
Call me.
So you want another cigar, huh?
Hey.
Looks like, I found my
table, and my lucky chair.
Deal me in, Darling.
Yes, Sir.
Welcome to the Pechanga Casino.
Good luck.
Insurance?
Nah, I'm good.
Insurance closed.
But, I'm gonna double down.
Mr. Mann is our
frequent guest,
go right ahead.
Double on a hard 13.
Seriously dude,
no one ever doubles
down on a hard 13.
I do.
Dealer has 19.
Hey there, Stan, looks
like you're killing it.
Red hot as usual, right?
Yeah, you know, it seems
like I'm on a hot streak.
Yesterday I hit on a Hot Slot,
and this, on my first
hand, go figure.
Let me send a waitress over
with our house specialty drink,
for all of you,
continue your good luck.
Here you go, Doll.
This one's for you.
Mm.
You must be my lucky charm.
Thank you, Sir.
I'd like to think that I gave
you a little bit of good luck.
That was a heck of a hand.
Very exhilarating.
What a terrible move,
that was brave in luck, yes?
He sure is.
All the better for us.
Hey, stay calm, just watch him.
Then we phone Boss.
Don't worry, I feel him, Baby.
Yes.
Hello, Sir. Welcome
to The House of Cards.
May I get you
something to drink?
Hey, Sweetie Pop.
Everybody knows not to
bother me once I'm playing.
I don't need any interference
in my streak, you got that?
I'm sorry, I didn't
mean to disturb you.
Mr. Mann is one
of our VIP guests.
Bring us a couple of
glasses of red wine
from our private
label, wine list.
Nothing but the best
for Mr. Mann, here.
Yes, sir. Right away.
Stan, good to have you back.
How you doing?
I'm doing good.
What's going on man,
you're hiring girls
younger and younger.
What are you forgetting about
guys like me, huh, yeah?
Come on, Pal,
take a look around,
there's plenty of eye
candy for you in my casino.
Here you are Mr. Mann,
our best house red,
in a chilled glass,
just the way you like it.
How'd you know, I like
my wine in a chilled glass?
My Captain knows everything
about your taste
and your favorites,
everybody here loves you.
Oh, and sorry for
interrupting you earlier.
I wish you much luck today.
Boom, boom, boom.
Thank you, Mr. Mann.
Let me know if there's
anything else I can do for you.
Anything.
Thank you, Sweetheart.
- Well Stan?
- Hm?
What are you doing at the slots?
Blackjacks your game.
Eh, Bobby, I'm just
chilling, you know.
I'm relaxing, taking it easy,
and you know, my luck on
these one-arm bandits.
Don't I ever, you're a
freaking legend around here,
with your hit frequency.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, every time I
see your name on a report,
I just gotta shake
my head in amazement.
You know, Bobby, your casino's,
the only casino in Town
that still has that
old Vegas feel.
- Yeah.
- That's why I come here,
so much.
It's the reason why, we've
been able to hold our own
with so many other casinos
opening up in Town,
you know, old rat pack feel.
Yeah.
Listen.
I'm glad you came by,
because I need your
advice on something.
It's about my marriage.
Marriage?
You're looking for
marriage advice from me?
A certified bachelor, for life.
Come on, Bobby.
What's going on with you? Eh.
Truth be told I'm miserable.
Okay now. And I have
been for a long time.
I just kept it
together for the kids,
'cause I didn't want
my boys growing up
without a father in
the house, like I did.
I didn't see this coming
from you, you know what I mean?
Just... Oh wait a minute.
What?
I got it?
What, what, what, what.
Am I sick? Do I got the big C?
Is it that fibrosis thing,
that you see on
TV, late at night?
Oh, no, no, nothing like that.
Calm down, relax.
Nothing like that, okay.
Listen to me, will you relax?
You're going through
what you call a,
midlife crisis,
that's it; nothing
more, nothing less.
But don't worry, 'cause
I got the anecdote.
Number one.
Yeah.
You gotta buy a
sports car, okay,
preferably a convertible.
Number two.
You're listening,
'cause this is an
important thing.
You gotta tap that ass.
And this look you
got, get over here.
Let me see if I can't
get some of that.
You really think I got this, ah,
midlife crisis shit going on?
Yeah.
Now get me my money,
'cause I'm one lucky
son of a bitch, today.
Today, just today?
Hey everybody we're
making an announcement;
he's only lucky today.
Boss we just arrived;
House of Cards Casino.
We found new client, maybe.
Looks good.
Seems very well known here
though, should we work him up?
Yes boss, I understand.
Boss says we move closer to him
and watch him more,
then report back.
Okay. If that's
what Boss says,
but I say we move in now.
We're not going to do things
your way this time, your fault,
Boss had to move whole
operation to this new Town.
I didn't mean to shoot
that guy, it was accident.
The gun just went off.
I didn't pull trigger.
That guy, was FBI.
How was I supposed to know that?
Do you know what I had to do
to take care of that accident?
I covered for you, Comrade,
but I don't think I
can ever do that again,
you know Boss, he's
very intelligent man,
He's no fool.
I can tell you this.
If you ruin another,
of our clients,
Boss will kill you.
Ahem.
This fucking guy.
Boss can't kill me.
No, I married to
his daughter, right?
Put your bets.
Welcome to The Pechanga Casino.
Is this a lucky seat, Darling?
Only time we'll tell, Sir.
Shall I include you?
Are you in?
Ah, yeah, sure.
Why not?
Tell me, Sweetheart,
do you use that for Fibonacci
system or the Martingale?
Because with the kind of
luck I've been having,
I like doubling in my odds
on my money with the
Martingale system.
Well then you are in luck, Sir,
we are strictly a
Martingale house.
Sounds good to me.
Here you go, sir.
Sweetheart, can
you do me the honors?
Lucky number seven please.
Oh absolutely.
Ladies and gentlemen,
place your bets please.
Ladies and gentlemen
no more bets.
No more bets, thank you.
Red number seven.
Fist spin in a win.
First spin in a win,
the streak continues.
Yeah.
Thank you.
There's a little something
for you, Darling.
Oh, thank you.
Hello.
May I get something
to drink for you, Sir?
Well, hello, Gorgeous.
- Hi.
- Your name tag says, Bunny.
I come here a lot, Bunny,
but I never had the pleasure
of being serviced by you.
You know what?
Today is my very first
day and I already love it.
So what's your specialty, Bunny.
I mean what's your
specialty drink?
Okay, may I recommend
the Russian Cooler,
it's made with the
finest Russian Vodka,
tropical fruit, honeydew
melon, and cantaloupe.
Melons are a little
favorite of mine.
And by the way, your melons
are the very best here.
Thank you.
Excuse us, sir.
Hello.
My name is Tatiana
and this is Nadya.
And we were wondering if
you would like to join us.
Our boss, Mr. Zakharchenko,
recalls seeing you
in this casino often.
And he would like
to invite you today,
as we celebrate his Jubilee.
What did he notice about me?
What did I do to
get his attention?
Mr. Zakharchenko
always notices only
successful American men,
especially ones that
appear to be liked by all.
He saw how all casino employees
cater to you very much,
men show you a lot of respect,
and women show you
a lot attention.
Please won't you join us.
All right.
Where, where, where
is his boss of yours?
Oh no, no, no.
Boss is not here.
He's in private dining room.
It's just upstairs.
Come, come.
We ride the elevator
to the top floor.
Come, come with us.
Wow, this is some
place you got, here
Yes, welcome to
high class, Stan.
Come with me, go this
way, do sit here, please.
Sit.
Listen, do stand.
So.
Darling, please.
You may sit here,
please just sit here.
Stop, stop.
Hello.
May I present Mr. Boris
Borisovich Zakharchenko.
That is Oleg and I am Dmitri.
And of course you have
met Tatiana and Nadya.
I hope boss name not
too long for you to say,
you Americans have
such short names,
like Chip, Skip, Buddy,
Pal, Beef and Bow, no.
Hello.
Please call me Boris.
That is what all
my friends call me.
And what is your name,
my new Armenian friend?
- American.
- American friend.
Actually some of my
friends call me Stan the man.
How is that for an
American nickname?
Ah-huh, Stan the man, very nice.
But of course you are man?
But of course your a man.
You Americans have
comical nicknames.
In Russia our names
are bestowed upon men
from their ancestors,
or Royal family,
and great men from
our nation's history.
Great men.
My brothers are
all named for greats,
such as Alexander, Ego
or Mikhail and Vladimir.
Yes. Stan the man,
I actually come from long
line of Russian Royalty.
My dear mother, Catarina.
God rest Mama.
She used to call me
her little prince.
Sorry. Sorry.
So, Stan.
You enjoy gambling, huh?
You do well?
What is your game of
choice; Poker, Blackjack,
We did see you at Roulette
table earlier, huh?
You know Boris,
I've dabbled a bit
in the card games,
stayed away from
the craps tables.
How does anybody win it,
playing craps?
How can anybody beat the
house at playing craps?
It's like some
unsolvable crazy puzzle.
I've seen plenty of schmucks
lose their shirts
throwing snake eyes.
Today is lucky day for you,
because Dmitri and Oleg,
they are my specialists in
best casino games in world.
You want to win big,
eh, listen to Dmitri.
Double your money.
You cannot lose.
So maybe with my good luck
and your secret technique,
we can make for a big win.
This is very best
Russian Vodka, Stan, Mm.
Drink up.
Come, let me
explain how we help,
my new American friend,
win big in craps.
Cheers
Salute.
So Stan,
tonight, don't be
afraid to bet big,
it is all, in the dice.
Have you heard of Casino Moscow?
It's across Town,
not far from here.
It's owned by one
of our countrymen.
I never heard of it.
Where is it?
We take a drive there.
No?
You see pretty girls,
you drink more of our Vodka,
you have good.
Stan the man, and me and Dmitri
show you how to win at crabs.
Double your money.
Win big, Stan the man.
Mm-hmm.
This is for sure baby.
I'm really tied, I've
been here all day, and I'm...
This is very special,
very big birthday for Boss.
- Hmm.
- Wait till you see
the girls at Casino Moscow,
You will be very popular,
with girls at Casino Moscow.
You must come with
us, Stan the man.
- Let's go.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
I feel good tonight.
Sir. May I help you?
The car is just over here.
Your friend doesn't
need ride with you.
You go home.
We take good care of
our new American friend.
Yeah, Mr. Stan the
man coming with us.
To see how the Russians,
have fun in America.
Oleg, get in car Oleg.
Sir come with me.
The car's over here.
I'm good, Joey.
And for the love of God,
stop calling me, Sir.
Go home to your
nice family, Joey.
I'm with my new Russian friends.
What have I done?
How did I miss that signal
from that Ruskki bastard?
Jesus Christ.
Why did I drink like that?
Oh my God, Joey.
Sir.
Are you alright?
You need to get up,
get up, hurry up.
Oh my God.
Where's the car?
I'm so sorry, Sir.
Oh hey, you're bleeding bad.
Oh my God.
Listen,
You got nothing
to be sorry about.
You don't know
the worst of it yet.
I lost everything.
I lost everything. Joey.
I wiped out my Black Amex.
I feel terrible that
this happened to you.
I told you to go home.
I should have known you'd
never listened to me.
Stan, I was worried about you.
I waited, but then
I thought I'd go in,
maybe try to get you to leave.
I don't know, there was
just too many of them.
I was just no match
for all of them.
Look, this is all my doing.
I never thought my luck
would ever run out.
I've been lucky my entire life.
I guess my luck finally ran out.
What these Russians
told me sounded so easy.
This has gotta be the
dumbest thing, I ever done.
You're okay,
and that's what really
matters, you know?
Yeah.
I just keep thinking about
what my wife always says.
She says, "This too shall pass."
It'll be okay.
It's a good thing, you're
married to a godly woman,
because Joey, I'm
gonna need a miracle.
Hello, Beautiful.
I'll take a bottle of uh,
of anything.
Bottle of Vodka,
whatever you got.
Are you, ah, hearing me, Doll?
Hey Buddy.
Turn around.
Hey. What's going on here?
What's going on here?
Oh, I thought you'd never
asked, now, shut up.
You gimme the money or
I'll blow your head off.
Okay? Just, just,
just settle down here.
You don't want to hurt anyone.
Look, my name is Stan
and I've already had
a pretty crappy day.
I, I don't need this now kid.
Hey, what's your name?
Billy.
What's it to you man.
Just stop talking.
You've got all
these people in here,
crouch down, shaking and scared.
That's not right, Billy.
All right?
Shut up.
You talk too much, dude.
Now help her get the
money out of the register.
I'm losing my patience.
What, what do you
think I'm stupid.
Well, I'm not stupid.
This ain't my first rodeo.
I know cops are gonna roll
up in here, soon, so yeah.
Open the register.
Open it.
Okay.
I have to.
Yeah, it's taking too long.
Do something.
You want to die, huh?
- No.
- Is that what you want?
You wanna die?
No.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey, come on.
We got stuff to do.
You and me.
Snap to it.
Who are you?
Angelina, been sent
here, to help you.
And if my help, don't
help me this time.
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
We're gonna talk, you and me.
What's going on.
This is my last chance
to get my flipping wings.
All right, Pal.
So let's get this thing going.
How did you get in here?
How did I get in here?
Stanley.
Those are a lot of
really good questions,
but I don't have a
lot of time, kay.
And it's a long story.
So start talking, Missy.
Right, ahem.
Now, listen up,
I am trying to get you
your second chance here.
Now where I come
from let's just say,
it takes a lot of work to get
yourself eternally situated.
Get my drift?
So, I got assigned to you.
Assigned to me?
All's I know, is you
went into a liquor store
to try to drown your sorrows.
But instead,
you took a bullet for some
girl you don't even know, mm.
So, on account of
a very nice lady,
who keeps bragging
about how brave you are,
your case came up.
I got assigned to it.
And now here I am trying
to earn my flipping wings.
Oh my God.
What's with all this
frigging white light?
It's starting to
give me a headache.
You're in between
two worlds, Stanley.
I'm in purgatory?
And I gotta pay for my sins,
before God lets me into heaven?
I'm not dead yet, right?
Well technically,
officially you're not dead.
But one thing you gotta know.
If you go back,
I can only give you 30
days to change your ways.
You gotta find your soulmate.
Your one true love.
And look, I know this
really sounds sappy,
but it's my last chance too, so,
let's just do this thing
all right, Stanley.
God, this is a nightmare.
Please.
Somebody wake me up.
Stanley. Shut the hell up.
Hey, you're an angel.
Watch your language.
Have you ever watched
the lights flickering?
Yeah, that's Natalie.
She has tried every way possible
to get you to pay
attention to her messages.
She wants you to realize
that the life you're living
well, it's just not good enough.
So I have one more
assignment to earn my wings.
Whoa
Let's go.
Okay. Look, ahem,
if I send you back,
you gotta stop;
gambling, drinking and
womanizing, understand?
Understand who
could understand this?
Ah, this is Niki's doing.
Ah, Niki!
This is a prank.
He loves to get me going.
Niki, come on out.
It's no joke. It's no prank.
You get a do-over.
You get to get
outta this hospital
and you've got 30 days to
change your ways, deal?
I've never fall
in love in my life.
I've never fell in
love in my whole life.
How am I gonna find
love in a month?
Don't screw it up for me.
Even if you don't care about
a second chance for you.
Oh, one more thing,
remember the Russians
and what happened to
all of your money?
Yeah.
Yeah.
If you go back, it'll
be without your wealth,
you gotta find true love without
the temptations of money.
And I don't mean to rush you,
but the clock is ticking, so.
So, Stanley,
do you wanna go back and
take this second chance?
You're gonna go back
or are you gonna go on?
And, and, and like, I said,
like, a zillion times,
like, I have to know now,
because well, it's
my last shot too.
Oh my God. Oh my God.
Stanley.
What happened to him?
Who's in charge here.
What, what, what, what happened?
- You're speaking.
- What, what, what?
- Oh, thank God.
- She looks familiar.
- Oh God Stanley.
- Was it, was it a dream,
or was it an Angel?
I have been frantic with worry.
Your chauffeur called me
and told me you'd been at
a terrible car accident.
What happened?
Did you total the Bentley?
Ahem.
Are you okay?
I mean, do you have
any broken bones
Ah nothing on your face?
There's not gonna
be any scarring.
Oh, thank God.
Oh, Stanley.
You're alive.
Oh, thank God.
Be careful Liz, man, it hurt me.
Okay.
- Hello?
- Oh
Hi.
I'm Dr. Hart. The
Treating Physician
here in the
Emergency Department.
Uh, Mrs.
Mann, your husband
is quite lucky.
The bullet missed
his vital organs
and passed right
through his shoulder.
He has lost a lot of blood,
but I believe he
will recover nicely.
What is to become of my husband?
How long is he gonna be
here in the hospital?
Now I wanna make sure
he's very comfortable.
Maybe he should have a suite.
Something very nice.
I will pay for it.
Only the best for my love
Now, Mrs. Mann, let's
not get ahead of ourselves.
Mr. Mann will have
to remain here in ER,
until we stabilize him.
The bullet did do some
damage as it passed through
your husband is very lucky
to survive the shooting.
Bullet?
The shooting?
Oh no doctor,
I think you have my Stanley
confused with somebody
else in your hospital.
You really should check
your booklet there.
My Stanley was in
an auto accident.
My, my Doctor Hart.
This is quite disconcerting
that you would confuse, my love
for somebody else
in your hospital.
No, Mrs. Mann.
Your husband Stanley,
sustained a serious
wound from a gunshot.
And as soon as we
stabilize him here,
I will have him admitted
to our Intensive
Care Unit upstairs.
And all of our rooms
in ICU are the same.
A gunshot, oh my God.
Hey doc, did I get shot?
Where's Joey.
He's gotta know what happened.
Forget about that
chauffeur of yours, okay.
You're with him and somehow
you get shot, Honey.
Please, don't worry
about a thing.
I'm here now and I'm gonna
take care of everything.
You just need to rest.
Rest.
Okay? Mrs. Mann.
I will check in on your
husband again shortly.
Ah nurse.
Please see that
Mr. Mann's visitors
are restricted to family.
Of course Doctor.
Liz.
- Hmm?
- Come, come here.
Closer.
Yes, honey.
Oh.
Can I ask you a question?
Mm-hmm.
Are we married?
Uh, no, we're not married.
Huh.
Not yet, but soon, My Love.
Very, very soon.
Stan.
Open your eyes, Stan.
It's Kristy.
How you feeling?
I feel better now.
Who likes being here really?
Look at this delicious soup,
chunks of chicken, and
carrot, and noodles.
Is it hot?
No, it's not hot.
Some broth.
Ah.
What?
Oh man.
No, this is good stuff.
- It's horrible.
- There's spices.
I'm sure somebody's
grandmother made this.
I can't believe you're insulting
it like that it's so yummy.
You gonna keep
making me eat this?
Here we
go. That's right.
There you go.
Oh my goodness. You're a mess.
It's too.
It's too salty.
It's not too salty
It's high sodium.
Just eat.
Oh God.
Open.
Mm.
Check.
You're kidding, right?
Yeah, it just went right by.
No it didn't.
Yeah, it did.
- Not in a hospital.
- It did.
You're kidding.
Would I, kid you?
Ooh check.
Nice.
- Take that.
- Which one you want.
Take that.
No.
I brought this book for you
to make you feel
better about healing,
feeling good and strong.
You did that for me?
I did.
I did that for you.
Now listen to this quote.
This is a quote by James Allen.
Do you know who he is?
No.
Me neither.
"Mind is the master power
that molds and makes,
and man is mind, and
evermore he takes."
Jesus Christ.
Stan are you all right?
I just got the call from Joseph.
I ran right over here.
What the hell happened?
Ah, it's a long story, Niki.
I'm still a little
foggy on the details.
Ah, doc said I'm a lucky
son of a bitch, but, hey,
we know that already, right?
There you go again
with that luck,
You're always bringing up.
How did this happen?
You were shot.
Are you in pain?
How, how long have you
gonna be in this hospital?
Well, I'm not sure.
Probably just a
couple more days.
Listen, Nick, I gotta
ask you something.
- Yeah?
- Come here.
Do you, do you
believe in Angels?
Did you ever experience any,
anything like someone appearing
to you like in a dream?
No. I can't say that's
ever happened to me.
Why? Is that what
happened to you?
Yeah, when I was in the ER,
I had flashes of a memory where
I was talking to an Angel.
She said her name was Angelina.
An angel named Angelina, go on.
She knew a lot about me,
especially how I've
been living my life.
I was just about
to kick the bucket.
When she told me
about a Natalie.
Weird, right?
While you were unconscious,
you had a dream about an angel,
who knew your
mother and told you,
you weren't gonna die
from this gunshot.
Is that about right, Pal?
In order to get a second chance,
I have to change my ways.
Your ways, like that gambling,
you always tell me
you're gonna stop.
And my lady friends too,
what's going on, Niki?
Was it a dream or was it really
an Angel, sent by my mom?
Now that I think about it,
I did read in a magazine
about people who have
near death experiences.
I think that's what may
have happened to you.
You think, So?
I mean,
it said they see and hear
things that seem to be real,
but it's just your brain
playing tricks on you,
but I'll tell you
what's so strange
is that your mother's
name was mentioned.
And besides me,
nobody else knows your
family background.
Man, I must be losing my mind.
It must be playing tricks on me.
I don't know, Buddy.
That's weird.
But Stan, I gotta take off now.
I'm here for you.
So call me if you need anything.
- Thanks Nick.
- All right.
Kiss the kids for me, all right.
- I will.
- I'll see ya.
So what's going on
with you and Cooper?
He asked me to move in with him.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
That's so exciting.
Oh my gosh.
Mm-hmm.
Okay, so you know,
now we're gonna have to
do, like, dates together,
and like, game nights, and
go on vacation together.
Oh Lisa, we just
moving in together,
we're not getting married.
Well, why do you have
to say it like that?
I mean, you do want to
Marry Cooper, right?
Yeah. I wanna get married.
I just...
More importantly to
the right person.
Yeah.
I spent a lot of time
in the hospital with Stan.
And It just kinda
got me thinking.
Wait, what's going
on with this guy, Stan?
I mean, I get it.
He saved your life
and everything, but,
is it really just a friendship?
Yes, just friendship.
Really?
Yes, really?
Okay.
I just, um.
He saved my life.
I get it.
It was traumatic, I know,
it was a traumatic
experience and all of that,
but.
But, what?
You and Cooper have been
together for five years,
and he loves you.
You know that.
So I just.
I just think you should
give it a chance.
Just, just see how it goes.
Yeah?
Okay.
Okay.
I'm gonna do this.
So cheers.
Cheers.
To new beginnings.
To new beginnings.
Yes.
I'm gonna button you up
and we are gonna get you home.
You're gonna be so comfortable
and oh my goodness.
I just love this shirt on you.
It is so handsome.
You know what I was thinking?
I was thinking you
should come home with me
and my staff would take
amazing care of you
and I could give you all
the TLC you should need.
What do you think Stanley?
I, I don't know about that, Liz.
I, I, I.
I think it's better off,
that I go back to the hotel,
I'll be more comfortable.
All right, Stanley.
Okay.
We will do that.
Hey Stan.
So I found out you're
getting discharged today,
so I baked some
muffins for you to...
Take.
Ah, um hi, Kristi.
Uh, um may I introduce
you to um, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, Kristi.
Hi.
Hi, nice to meet you
Anyway.
So I just wanted to
bring you some muffins
and tell you how much I
appreciate what you did for me.
And I don't know how I
could ever repay you.
Oh, muffins, how sweet.
- Oh.
- But if those aren't
gluten free, my Stanley
certainly couldn't eat them.
Oh, oh I'm sorry.
I didn't know that.
I guess there's a lot of
things I don't know about you.
Other than, he's my hero.
Well, come on, Stanley.
Joseph is waiting downstairs.
Bye Kristi.
And thanks for the goodies.
Yeah, you know, if there's
ever anything I can do for you,
you let me know.
I'd love to,
give you a call and check
in, see how you're healing.
Oh, that won't be
necessary, Sweetie.
My Stanley's gonna be just fine.
Won't you, Stanley?
You're gonna be in
very good hands.
Mine.
Come on, Stanley.
Let's go.
I like gluten.
Be careful.
Let me get you over to the
bed and get you comfortable.
Let's sit down.
There you go.
That's good, my love.
Now I'm gonna get
you something to eat.
I'm not hungry, Liz.
I'm not hungry.
And I don't want to bother you.
I know how busy you are.
Well, I do have an
international conference call
in about an hour.
So I guess I'll go.
Goodbye, my love.
Oh.
Hello Joseph.
- Hello.
- I need to run now,
but make sure that you call me
if my Stanley should
need anything at all.
I'll keep a close watch on him.
Don't you worry?
Bye, my love.
Oh, it's Irving, he
wants me to call him back.
I'll just go see him tomorrow.
All right, nevermind that.
All right, listen to me.
What am I gonna do now
that I lost everything.
This is my fault.
I didn't like the looks
of those Russians,
but I didn't wanna
overstep my boundary.
Stop Joey.
There was nothing
you could have done.
It's me.
I did this, greed.
Greed and vodka.
I just wish I could
have done something.
Hear me out.
All I could do now is pick up
the pieces and move forward.
I took a bullet for that
girl in the liquor store
and maybe that good deed is
giving me another chance.
All I gotta do now is figure
out how I make my money back.
Maybe, maybe I take
Liz on her offer.
Marrying. Miss Elizabeth
might be a good solution.
I can't tell you
what this means to me.
I know Ace is gonna be
in good hands with you.
I only give you my word I
will treat him mighty kindly.
Ace is gonna miss you,
but everybody on the
ranch just loves that boy.
And then we're gonna give
him a whole lot of attention.
Actually, you know,
he's got his eye on that
filly in the next stall.
And her trainer, she
gives him treats everyday.
Yeah, I never thought
it ever end up like this.
Yeah. I remember when he was
born right here on the ranch,
damnedest foal, I've
ever seen, you know,
he was up and nursing
like in five seconds.
He never wobbled a step.
Boy had a set of legs on him.
I'm just gonna say my
goodbyes now, to my buddy, Ace.
And I'm gonna head on out.
Yeah.
Appreciate
everything you've done.
Yeah. I'm real sorry, Man.
Thank you.
Oh, Ace.
I messed up and now I
gotta do what's right.
We've rode out so
many times, Ace.
And yet, once we
rode off together,
with all that on my mind,
I never had a care in the world.
It's a priceless
gift, you gave me Ace.
The old timer is gonna
take good care of you.
I promise you I'll
be back for you.
Okay.
Be a good boy, alright,
Kristi?
Stan.
Hi. How are you doing?
What are you doing here?
I live at the
Five Seasons Hotel.
This is where I get
my coffee every day.
I've been coming here for years.
Really?
So what brings you
to this part of Town?
Oh, well Cooper lives
across the street, so.
Oh,
I guess we're neighbors now.
Yeah. You could say that.
Wanna walk with me?
I'd love to.
So tell me like, what
happened when you left?
How you feeling?
How's it healing?
Yeah. You know,
it's feeling, it feels
like it feels a lot better.
- Good.
- Like, I'm going to be okay.
Good.
So ah, how's it
living with Coop?
It's good, you know, I mean
I uh.
I'm finishing Nursing School
sooner than I thought, so.
Yeah, that's good.
But, this is me.
Ah, it's some car you got there.
Oh, well it's not mine,
it's Coopers.
I'm picking him up tonight,
he likes me to pick him
up from the airport in it.
So.
It was good to see you.
It was great to see you.
Hey, do you like Italian food?
I love it.
- Can I treat you to lunch?
- Yes.
Okay.
How about right now?
Let's do it.
Palumbo's they have like
the best, best, best,
pizza and pasta and crab legs.
You know this place,
Palumbo's reminds
me of a restaurant
my mom used to take me
to when I was a kid.
Kristi, I have to
ask you something.
Do you believe in Angels?
When I was little,
we went to go see my grandma
in the ICU before she passed.
And the whole family
gathered around her
to say our goodbyes.
And when it came my turn, she
pulled me really tight to her,
and she said,
"Nana will always be with you,
in spirit,
she will always be by your side.
Don't you ever forget that."
And then she passed
And all of a sudden I
heard this clicking sound
and I couldn't figure out
what it was. And I turned
and out the window was
this big white butterfly,
just trying to get inside.
And we were on the 18th floor.
And to this day, every
time I see a butterfly,
I think it's my Nana.
My mom died when
I was a little kid
and my dad passed before her.
I had no brothers, no sisters
it was just me and my mom.
She was so beautiful.
Everybody loved her.
And her food, her cooking, oh.
Damn, it was the best.
You know, sometimes
I can't sleep.
I lay awake at night
and I wonder what could
have happened to me,
if fate hadn't brought
you into that store,
that exact moment, I mean,
something led you to me.
How else can it be explained,
that you entered that
particular parking lot,
that exact same day?
Well, whatever it
was, God, fate an Angel.
I am so happy that we met.
Me too, I wouldn't be
here if it weren't for you.
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to be heard
No we can't be together
if we never try
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
I used to hang around
Waiting on the chance
You could be
everything to me
But you just turn away
Leading me the dance
I'd be the lonely
one inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Written on the wind
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Hey Irv, how's everything?
Oh Stanley, thank
you for calling.
Sorry, Irv, I've
been meaning to call.
I just had so much
going on right now.
I was gonna stop on by later.
Stanley.
I need you here this
is important, Stanley.
Do you know what's going on?
Do you know, I received
a credit card bill
today.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
About that, I can explain.
You see. I was.
I was gambling and.
$5 Million, Stanley
from Casino Moscow.
What the hell's that about?
I know. I know. I know.
Look, I screwed up.
And you know, I
don't have a problem.
You know.
I've been on such a hot streak.
I just got drunk,
Irv what can I do?
What do you mean?
What do you do?
You pay. You have 30 days to
pay that credit card bill.
30 days, Stanley.
30 days.
I can't pay $5 million
in 30 days, Irv,
I mean, you gotta help me.
You've gotta make
some major changes here
or you gonna be broke.
You're gonna have to shut down
this art gallery, Stanley.
And you're not gonna be able
to pay this. Ms. Dubois.
Okay.
And I was able to cover
you for the next month
at that five star hotel,
you got one month at that hotel.
After that, you broke,
you got nothing.
The money you have right now
in your pocket is all you have.
What you do with that.
That's up to you, Stanley.
Thanks, Irv.
And I mean that, for everything,
I will make this right.
You have reached the
voice mailbox of, Kristi.
Hey Kristi, it's Stan.
I had a great time yesterday
and I just wanted to say
how happy I am that
you're in my life.
But listen,
A lot has been
going on right now.
And can we meet
tomorrow and talk?
It's really important.
Thanks.
Hey Liz, I think it's time
we go to the next step.
Let me pack and
I'll be over soon.
Oh Stanley.
There you are.
You're home.
Is that all you brought?
Okay, it doesn't matter.
We'll go shopping for
whatever it is that you need.
Now, Stanley,
I have a very important
matter to discuss with you.
What's on your mind, Liz?
Well, you know,
how appearances are very
important in my circles,
our circles.
And I want our wedding to be
very classy and very dignified.
And normally I wouldn't choose
to wear a traditional
wedding gown,
but I found one that
I absolutely love.
It's tres chic.
Wedding gown.
Are, are you kidding me?
No, I'm not kidding, Stanley.
Brides wear wedding gowns
and the grooms wear the tuxes
That's what brides and
grooms wear, you know.
Why do we have to do
such an elaborate event?
You been married before,
a couple of times, right?
And me,
I can't even believe I'm gonna
be giving up my bachelorhood
and I certainly don't wanna
be wearing some monkey suit.
Look,
let's be logical about this.
We fly to Vegas
and we get it done.
They got plenty of those
wedding chapel themes
there, you know,
like the Elvis thing.
Now you're the one
who's kidding, Stanley.
Elvis really?
Or maybe you just don't know me.
No,
we are having a wedding and
I am wearing a wedding dress
and you are wearing a tux.
And that is that.
Now, I'm gonna go meet
my wedding dress planner,
and my wedding planner,
and the florist,
and the person making the cake.
Oh, Stanley.
You have to meet me at the
bakery for a wedding cake taster.
No, no.
I'm just gonna stay here
and make a list of all my
friends for your shindig.
Let's see.
Who am I gonna invite?
Niki, Joey, Gina
and my wonderful staff
at the Five Season Hotel.
You are such a jokester.
Oh Stanley.
You are so cute.
Oh I can't stand it.
I just love you.
Okay, Stanley.
I will see you later. my love.
Dear Lord.
What have I got myself into?
What did you say, my love?
No, no. Um fun tasting cakes.
And remember I'm
allergic to chocolate.
Oh Stanley.
In this crazy life
We reach for the best we can
Penny for your
thoughts, Beautiful lady.
Stan.
Here we are again.
Isn't it strange, how our
path keep crossing, Kristi.
Yeah, it is.
How is, Nursing
School treating you?
Well it's good.
I passed my final exam,
and as soon as I finish my
internship today, I will be,
officially, Nurse Kristi.
I have to tell you something.
Ahem.
I'm getting married.
Oh, ah, well.
Congratulations.
Yeah.
Well, I ah.
I'm late for an appointment.
So.
Yeah.
I wish, the best for you both.
See you, Stan.
I'll never ever compromise
That look of trust
within your eyes
We'll let our
hearts grow forever
Here on solid ground
But now that love
is on our side again
Let's take these
feeling all the way
Let's open up and
live our passions
I really thought that
moving in together would
bring us closer.
Mm-hmm?
But it's.
I mean, he is never home.
He's out with friends
all the time.
Right.
And you know, he
doesn't call me to tell me
when he is leaving
for business and...
Yeah.
Maybe, you know,
he's probably just adjusting,
I mean, he's used
to being a bachelor
and now he's got
someone living with him.
Yeah but,
what I mean is that,
my heart's not in it.
Oh, Really?
I know I, I, I.
We really tried,
but I just kept
thinking about, Stan.
Really?
We spent so much time
together in the hospital
and we laughed and talked and.
You know, we talked
about our lives
and our pain.
All of it,
I guess sometimes it's just
the way somebody looks at you.
Like they can see,
right through you.
Are you in love with him?
The man that I love is getting
married to somebody else.
What?
Stan is getting married.
Oh, Honey, I'm so sorry.
Honey.
I really, really liked him.
Oh.
Hey, Coop, it's me.
I've tried to call
you a couple times,
but I just keep
getting your voicemail
and not really sure why you
took off without saying goodbye.
I didn't really wanna do
this over the phone, but
Here I am.
The thing is,
I just wanna say thank you
for helping to move me in
and you know,
wanting to help me finish
school and everything and.
I've been thinking
a lot about us.
And I thought that
moving in with you
would bring us closer together.
And I just feel like we're at
different places in our life.
And we want different things,
and you know, there's
nothing wrong with that.
I know this comes at
really, really weird timing,
having moved in and everything,
but,
sometimes it takes something
to just wake you up.
I found a place and it's cute,
small, but it's cute.
And I packed my stuff, so.
Take care of you.
Bye Coop.
Yeah.
Oh.
- Liz, can I come in?
- Oh no.
I need to talk to you
No, Honey, um.
Can't it wait,
I'm having my final
wedding gown fitting. Mm
No, it can't wait.
I'm coming in. Are you decent?
Oh no. Stanley.
You can't come in.
I'm busy in here.
Oh my God, Stanley.
What are you doing?
This is very bad luck.
Don't you? Oh my God.
You are not supposed to see
the bride till you get married.
Okay.
Now that you're in here,
what do you think?
Don't I look amazing.
Hmm.
Everybody. Can you give
us, give us the room please.
Oh, okay.
I'm sorry.
Just come back in a
moment. All right.
Thank you. Okay.
Stanley, what is it?
What, what is so urgent.
Liz? This is not
gonna be easy for me.
I just can't tell you how
much I appreciate everything
you've done for me.
But the truth is.
Oh my God, is it your health?
Did the doctor
give you bad news?
No, no, this can't be happening.
You know what?
I didn't like that hospital.
And I wouldn't have taken
you to that hospital,
if I were that ambulance.
It was so ridiculous.
It was terrible.
But you know what, Stanley,
let's not think
about all of that.
Just know that after we're
married and after the honeymoon,
we will take care of everything.
I can't marry you, Elizabeth.
I'm not in love with you.
Oh no, no, no.
No Stanley.
I know what this is.
This is a case of the jitters.
And I understand the jitters,
because I've had the jitters
many, many times,
you know, when I've
gotten married before.
And.
But it's just the jitters.
I, I understand.
And I only have
the jitters then,
because I didn't really
love those people,
but I love you, Stanley
don't you understand?
So we're not gonna
have the jitters.
You and me,
we are not gonna
have the jitters.
We're gonna, we're gonna
toast to each other.
We're gonna celebrate us.
Elizabeth. Did you hear me?
I can't marry you.
Do you understand?
I cannot marry you.
Do you remember that time?
You came to my art gallery
and you said to me,
Something about
being my soulmate.
Remember that?
Well, you're not my soulmate.
Oh, oh, Stanley.
Get, get out.
Get out.
Get out!
And out the window
was this big white butterfly
just trying to get inside.
And we were on the 18th floor.
And to this day, every
time I see a butterfly,
I think it's my Nana.
What could have happened to me
if fate hadn't brought
you into that store.
That exact moment.
I mean, something led you to me.
I guess, I'm too late.
Oh my goodness, Stan.
What are you doing here?
Kristi?
I just seen a guy
leaving here in a red
Corvette, Cooper, right?
Yeah.
That was Cooper.
We, We broke up, but
we're still friends.
He brought by some of my stuff.
Ever since the shooting Kristi,
I've been thinking about my
life and whether I would ever
find my one true love.
And my thoughts always
came back to you.
I know now
that we are meant to spend the
rest of our lives together.
I thank God every day that
you survived that shooting.
When I saw you here at my door,
My heart skipped
All at once.
I dare to think that just
maybe that same Angel that sent
you into my life to save it,
Brought you into my life
to stay in it, forever.
Check it out.
Yeah, that's a good carrot.
Can you believe
how blessed we are?
Irv was able to get
back all the money,
the credit card charge reversed.
That's amazing.
I can't believe it.
Somebody up there loves me.
Oh, somebody right
here loves you too.
Yeah.
The old timer just wanted to
see me and Ace get reunited.
He knew how, you know, how
bad I felt when I gave him.
And we parted.
Yeah. I'm a little
nervous around horses.
I have to admit.
'Cause I've never really
been on one of them,
but I know how much
you love Ace, so.
Let's get your boy back.
Can you believe he didn't
even care about the money.
He just wanted me to reunite
And you know what?
Knowing that you gave Ace up
so that you knew that he
would be taken care of.
Just makes me love even more.
Let's go get him.
Here's your Boy.
How are you, Dave?
Pretty good, how are you?
Good to see you.
Ooh, is this Ace?
Dave, Kristi. Kristi.
- Hi
- Hi, Kristi.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- He took care of Ace for me.
- Looking good, huh.
Beautiful.
Takes to water like a fish,
this guy likes his bath.
Thank you.
He's beautiful.
Okay, Ace, I'll
see you around dude.
All right, Dave.
Thank you for everything.
You ready to go?
- Ready to go.
- Let's do this. Come on.
Let's go Ace.
Good boy, Buddy.
Good boy.
Good boy.
Come on.
Okay. I'll climb up here too.
Oh yeah.
Okay.
Come on, Buddy.
Come on, come on.
Come on Kristi, let's go.
- Okay, I'm on.
- Lets do this
Oh my gosh.
Lets do this.
Come on, Ace.
You ready, Buddy?
Okay.
We're off.
I'm gonna hold on tight.
Never let go, Honey.
Never let go.
Come on.
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Star crossed lovers
Waiting to be heard
No we can't be together
if we never try
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
I used to hang around
Waiting on the chance
You could be
everything to me
But you turn away
Leading me the dance
I'll be the lonely
one inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Written on the wind
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
I used to be the judge
I used to be the judge
I know you were right
We came to feel as lovers do
I knew just looking in
Waiting for the smile
I'd be the lonely
one, inside the sun
Star crossed lovers
Never to begin
Don't you know something
beautiful has passed you by
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Oh star crossed lovers
You know I hate
to see you cry
Oh star crossed lovers
Too much in love
to say goodbye
Just stick with my regular.
You got it. The
regular for, Stan.
You know what I'm saying?
So let me double check,
If I remember correctly
this is double cupped, right
you wanted quad, long, chai
you wanted two pumps of mocha
you wanted two pumps of vanilla
you want two pumps of hazelnut
and the half whole
milk half regular
and then on top of that
you wanted nice little
delicious white foam on top.
Is that right?
How do you remember all that?
Your Stan the man.