Sweetness (2025) Movie Script
1
Oh, you think I'm sexy?
Well, I think
you're sexy, too.
Oh, yeah? You like that?
Good.
I like it, too.
What? Oh, you like
what I'm wearing?
This is just something
I found and threw on.
You don't think
it's too slutty, do you?
Aw, that's too bad.
Because I want to
be a little slut.
Yeah?
You like it?
It's just something
I threw on.
I like it, too.
You're really funny.
You don't think
it's too slutty?
- Hey--
- Dad! Knock!
Sorry. Uh...
I didn't think
you'd be in bed already.
I'm tired.
Okay, I'm just--
going to work
and wanted to say goodnight.
'Kay, goodnight.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for being
the best crowd we've ever had.
I'm serious.
I love you.
- We love you!
- Thank you.
Payton, here you go.
Wipe yourself off, though.
We got this press
interview downstairs, okay?
Now?
Yup. You can handle it,
do you think?
Yeah.
Yeah?
It's only going to
be five, ten minutes.
- Can we do five?
- Yeah, sure.
She's, uh, just some vlogger
or something.
- Named Laura.
- Sounds good.
- Laura? Hey.
- Hi.
- Laura, this is Payton.
- Hi.
- Hey, Payton.
- Payton, Laura.
Hi, I'm Laura
with Going Lyrical.
- Thanks for taking the time.
- Of course.
- Sit down.
- Thank you.
Uh, here you go.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
Speaking of music,
you've been very open about
your journey with sobriety.
Can you talk more
about that?
Yes. Um... Sure.
I... I think the more we
can talk about these things,
the more we can
break down the stigma.
Yeah.
And I hope that by being
open about my struggles
I can make a positive
change in the world.
Next up,
the latest music video
from Norwegian
superstars Floorplan.
Here.
Did you change it
some more this time?
No, I copied it exactly.
Just checking.
By the way,
I think you're dyslexic.
You should really
get that checked out.
Shouldn't we go if we have to
stop by your neighbor's still?
Yeah.
So, house party at
yours this weekend?
Because we know so many people
who want to hang out with us.
We gotta take advantage
of the empty house somehow.
I'm just going
to try not to think of
what my dad is doing.
Did I tell you the place
his new girlfriend picked?
No. Why?
In-room jacuzzi
and romantic views.
I hate that.
Hello, Mrs. Guthrie.
Old fucking creep.
Do you think we'll
get to meet him tomorrow?
Who? Payton?
I don't know.
I don't know what I'd do.
I swear I would die.
Uh, I can think
of a couple things.
Gross!
Why gross?
You think he's hot, don't you?
- Yeah, obviously.
- So?
It's just not like that.
It's hard to explain.
He understands me.
We have a connection.
You're telling me
you don't think about him at
night when you're al--
No, no. I'm not having
this conversation with you.
You're a pervert.
Oh, come on. You know
you want to suck his big...
- No, no, no, no!
- ...throbbing--
Okay! Jesus, you're sick.
Just be a minute, okay?
'Kay.
So, how long are
they gone for this time?
My neighbors?
A few weeks.
Florida?
Alaskan cruise.
Ugh. Please kill me
before I get old
and think taking
a cruise is a good idea.
Don't worry.
Global warming will kill you
long before that.
Perfect.
Steph, don't.
That's the girl
with the dead mom.
So? She's so
desperate for attention.
She's a psycho.
...turns me on
You help me
through the solar daze
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You're not the only
one who's living
In a messed up world
Don't have to
take that shit
You've had enough of this
And you know
you're not the only one
Who's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You know this world is run
by charlatans and amateurs
And you know
you're not the only one
That's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You're not
the only one who's living
In a messed up world
Don't have to take
that shit
You've had enough
of this
And you know
you're not the only one
Who's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
Your dad tells me you're
a big fan of this band,
the-- the Floodplain?
Floorplan.
Floorplan! Yes. Yeah. Cool.
You know, I went to some
great concerts back in my day,
if you can believe it.
Cool.
You know, maybe we could
get a little crew
of our own together
and go see a show.
You know? The three of us?
Could be fun.
Rylee, Marnie's asking you
a question.
It's okay.
Yeah, sounds fun.
Yeah?
This is Sid's house here.
- Right here?
- Yeah, here.
Cool.
And... here we are.
Oh, she looks so cute.
You see what she's wearing?
Stop.
Hey, Sid!
Hey, Marnie.
You look great, honey,
and look at that purse.
Yes, okay!
Thanks.
You're a big fan
of Floodplan, too, huh?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Cool. Me too.
Me too, babe.
Okay, here we go.
Okay. Bye now!
I'll see you Sunday.
Have fun!
Bye!
Sorry, that was brutal.
Nah, it's cool. At least your
parents care where you are.
Marnie's not my parent.
Hey, I have something that'll
make you feel better.
Where did you get that?
Never mind where
I got it from. Just thank me.
Tonight's gonna be all ours.
What did you do?
Just have a shot.
Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan!
Come on, we gotta
get to the front.
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Ferndale!
It's so good to be back!
I will never know
What you and I
could have been
I will never know
What this stupid
tattoo means
Seems too good to be true
When I'm alone with you
I'mma drunk, I'mma joke,
I'mma hit 'til I choke
Do you think
we deserve each other?
Is this what
you call payback?
Waking up in the snow
on the street in my clothes
Do you know
where I lost my phone?
Is this what you
call payback?
Payback
Is this what you
call payback? Payback
Hey, darling
Can you hear me?
I just called
to hear your voice
Mm, do me.
If I'm honest
I am struggling
Could I come over
for a while?
But you smell it
on my shirt again
I swear
it's only second-hand
But you always knew
when I was telling lies
I had another incident
I woke up
in an ambulance
This morning wasn't good,
but I'm alive
And I'm crying out
But there's no sound
Do you think that
I deserve a second chance?
And I'm going down
In sight of land
I'm waving and I'm reaching
for you hand
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
With everything
I put you through
Only one thing stays true
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
They played all the old stuff
I didn't think they would.
Yeah, totally.
Um, ready to head?
What?
Chris is here to pick us up.
Don't you want to
check out the merch?
Buy stuff online.
Come on.
I thought we were gonna try
and meet Payton.
Ry, please?
Okay. I'll be fine.
You just go.
Okay. I'll go meet
with him first
and we'll come get you
in, like, half an hour.
- Yeah, sounds good.
- Okay.
I know, John. Okay? I do!
Please, stop repeating it.
It was bad.
Bad, you know that, right?
- Yeah.
- It was horrible.
- It was one-- One bad night.
- No, you know what?
Fucking up your
career is one thing.
- But see all these guys?
- Yeah...
Oh, really?
Yeah. I don't think
you get it, do you?
I'll be right back...
The venue is now closing.
Please make your
way to the exists.
Come on. Come on.
Hey, this is Sid.
I never check this,
so just text me.
Fuck.
Hey, man. I need the car.
Don't worry about it.
It's my show.
Fuck!
No!
No, no, no, no, no, no!
Hey, hey, hey! Are you okay?
Oh, sweet fucking God.
What were you doing in the
middle of the fucking road?
I couldn't see you.
Are you okay?
Hey, are you okay?
You're Payton Adler.
Yeah.
I love your music.
I'm a huge fan.
Yeah?
What's your name?
I'm Rylee.
Rylee.
Pleased to meet you.
Look at me. Look at me.
You know, this was
an accident, okay?
I'm sorry.
Yeah. It's fine.
You alone?
Uh, I was...
here with a friend.
I just don't really
know where she went.
I'm a bit stranded.
Stranded?
Hey, you all right?
Do you want a ride?
Really?
Yes.
Do you need a ride?
Yeah.
Yeah?
Okay, come on then.
When you're around me
I can feel holy
from just your touch
Lost little girl,
when you were...
It's really not
that far from here,
especially at this time.
You can just
keep driving straight,
and I'll let you
know when to turn off.
Sounds good.
You were really
great up there tonight.
I mean, I've been
a fan for a long time,
but, uh, you know,
I've never seen you live.
I love your music, though.
I mean, it's got me through
some really hard times.
"Hearts That Shatter,"
I know you wrote it when
your mom died, and...
...I lost my mom, too,
so it meant a lot.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Really. That's, um...
That sucks.
It's okay.
I was really young.
She was killed
in a car accident.
I don't even know
why I'm telling you this.
I think I'm a little drunk.
I'm-- I'm just so happy
that I got to meet you.
I mean, I had this
feeling about tonight,
but then my friend ditched me
to go hang out with this guy,
and I couldn't find her.
I mean, now I know
it was all for a reason...
now I'm here with you.
You can just turn off
to the right up here.
I'm just going to
make a quick stop first,
and then I'll drop
you off, okay?
Is that okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Cool.
Show me how
I'll be quick.
Five minutes tops.
Cool, I'll--
I'll just be...
...here.
- Hey!
- Yo!
What's up, man?
How you doing?
Hey. Hey, what the fuck
are you doing?
You said
you'd be five minutes
- Who's that?
- Don't worry about it.
- I'm just giving her a ride.
- Ow.
Jesus, Payton. Don't bring
randos to my house.
- I don't need that here.
- I said don't worry about it!
See you later.
I'm sorry, okay? You said
you'd be five minutes. I--
It's fine.
It's fine, okay?
Didn't mean
to make you mad.
Look.
Just please tell me
where to drive next
so I can drop you off.
Just turn off
at the next right.
This... is not how this night
was supposed to go, okay?
I just thought, you know,
you're Payton Adler.
You wrote "Regret"
and "Nightfall" and...
...I waited my entire
life for this moment.
Could we please
just start over?
Okay? I shouldn't have come
up to the house. I'm sorry.
You were just taking so long
I didn't know what to do.
Payton?
Payton!
Payton! Stop! Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Oh.
Holy shit,
are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yeah. I'm fine.
Okay, just-- just turn--
turn off to the right.
Okay. Whoa!
Payton. Stop, stop, stop!
Payton, stop!
Payton, stop.
Stop! Stop the car!
Stop the car!
I'm gonna call
an ambulance, okay?
No, no, no, no, no.
Just--
Just give me a second.
We just need to get inside.
Someone's gonna hear you.
My house is
just around the corner.
No one's home...
Your house is--
No. It's fine. It's fine.
Okay, just--
Here.
Can I have some
water, please?
Yeah.
Just in the bathroom.
- Hm?
- Just in-- in here.
Yeah, that's awesome.
That's great. Thank you.
Yeah, I'm-- I'm fine.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Can I get you anything?
I'm... fine.
Thank you, though.
I'll get you a clean towel.
Thank you.
Fucking hell, Ry.
Jesus Christ. You scared
the shit out of me.
I thought
you were a murderer.
We couldn't find you
back at the Rex,
so I figured you must
have ditched and come home.
I tried calling you,
like, a hundred times.
My phone died.
What were you gonna do
if I was a murderer?
Smother me with towels?
Payton Adler
is in my bathroom.
Shit.
Seriously?
What is that?
Oh, fuck.
Holy shit,
that's Payton Adler.
Yeah, I told you.
No, please. Just get out.
Okay, okay.
I'm fine. I tripped.
Are those--
Yeah, I think so. Here.
Help me.
Just get out, please. No!
I just need a minute.
Okay, okay.
No. No!
Get out!
Just get the fuck out!
Payton?
What's he doing here?
It's a long story.
I'll tell you later.
Payton, come on.
Just open the door.
Seriously, he looks fucked.
Should we call someone?
My dad can never know.
We just want to help you.
I don't think
he's doing good.
- Payton--
- I'm fine.
- What was on the floor?
- Just let us in, okay?
One second.
Payton, you're scaring us.
Just one second, okay?
Payton?
What the fuck was that?
We need to get in there.
He might be hurt.
Payton, are you okay?
Let's go.
Come on, sunshine.
Waiting for ya.
Payton, come on.
Shit.
It's the same John guy again.
- Turn it off.
- He's famous.
People are obviously
looking for him.
And that's why
he's gonna be so happy
we kept him safe
and didn't call anyone.
I still think we--
Shh. He's awake.
How are you feeling?
Mm, what happened?
Where am I?
He's brain damaged.
He's not brain damaged,
he's fine.
You're in my room.
You're safe.
I'm so sorry, okay?
We just didn't know
what else to do.
You were acting crazy. You
passed out in my bathroom.
You freaked Sid out.
I'm sorry.
It's um...
I've got a medical condition
with my blood sugar.
And when it gets too low,
I get blackouts.
That's probably
what happened.
Look, I'm sorry
if I wasn't myself,
and thank you for
the wonderful place to crash,
but I'm-- I'm feeling better.
I really have to go.
Like, right now. Please.
What's this?
I've never seen
those before.
They were in your pocket.
So, what do you want?
Money?
- No!
- Money?
Do you want money
or something?
No. No, we're just
trying to protect you.
- This is insane. Hey!
- No.
- Why are you being so mean?
- Anyone, please! Help! Help!
Stop yelling!
Please, stop it!
- Help me! Anyone! Hey!
- You have to understand!
We're not trying
to hurt you!
I'm being held hostage!
We're just trying
to help you!
- We need to let him go.
- No!
- Yes!
- You heard him,
he's gonna tell people
we held him hostage.
- No, I'm not.
- And who's gonna believe him?
I have a giant bruise
on my thigh to prove
he hit me with his car,
and proof he's back on drugs.
No, no, no.
Hey, listen. Listen.
Just undo this right now
and you'll never see me again.
No! Okay?
This isn't you.
I knew it last night when
we stopped at that house.
I just... I didn't
want to believe it.
You've relapsed,
and it's okay.
It explains everything.
There's no judgement.
Okay, you've got
a substance abuse problem.
No, I don't have
a substance abuse problem.
I have a handcuffed to
a fucking wall problem!
Last night you nearly killed
yourself,
you nearly killed me!
Can I talk to
you outside--
No, we saved your life
and you're not even
- a little bit grateful?
- No! Don't! Please!
Come back
and undo this! Please!
I'm not joking around!
I'm gonna lose
my fucking mind!
Ry, what just happened?
He's doing drugs again.
- So? We do drugs.
- It's different.
He's an addict.
Weren't we just
handcuffing him
until he was sober enough
to drive?
Look, I know
I'm right about this.
Right about what?
Help!
Right about keeping him
here until he can get this
out of his system.
We are not doing that.
I'm worried about you.
Is this about
your mom, because...
...because I know that
was really fucked up, but--
It's not that.
Okay?
Help!
I know it seems crazy.
But just think about all
the things that had to happen
to get us here.
It's too many coincidences.
It's like-- like
the universe is telling me
that I'm meant to help him.
So, let's get him
into rehab.
He did that already.
You saw where it got him.
We can make
a difference here,
do something that
actually matters.
Isn't that what we're
always talking about?
Just trust me on this, okay?
We just need enough time
for him to get this
out of his system and to see
what he's doing.
Otherwise, what's to stop
him from hurting someone
or hurting himself?
I promise it'll be okay.
...waving and I'm reaching
for your hand
Okay, we can keep him
here for a few more hours,
but no more.
You have
to promise me, okay?
All I need is you
Are you even listening?
Rylee!
This is
Payton's phone. Leave it.
God damn.
Eric, right?
I'm Payton's friend.
Oh, yeah.
We've met.
John.
Oh, John. Yeah.
From the Quiet Things tour.
Right. Yeah.
Can I come in for a sec?
Yeah, yeah. Come in.
So, still tour managing?
Yup.
That's nice.
So, someone said
that Payton might have been
here last night.
Ooh, yeah. He was.
Want some?
No.
Is he still here?
No, he's not.
Why you asking?
Because he hasn't
been responding to me,
and I don't want him
to miss tonight's show.
Yeah, that sucks, man.
Yeah.
Uh, I don't know
what to tell you.
He came here, we chilled out,
and then he left.
Huh.
Okay.
So, he said nothing?
Nope.
What'd you sell him, Eric?
Hm? I'm not a cop.
I'm just trying to
figure out what's going on
so he doesn't ruin
his fucking career.
Xannies.
Some coke.
Not a big deal.
It actually is a big deal.
This is my card.
So, take it,
and if you think of
anything useful, call me.
And listen, when Payton
comes back into town,
don't pick up
the fucking phone, okay?
You guys need to
get a fucking life.
You get a life.
Sticks and stones
may break my bones
But the drugs won't hurt me
the drugs won't hurt me
Ex-girlfriend keeps
calling my phone
But the bitch
can't hurt me
So I'm not worried
All alone,
did it on my own
So I show no mercy,
I show no mercy
With my bros
but I got my pole
Screamin',
"Please don't urge me"
"Please don't urge me"
Smoke my dope
and I pop my Perky
And lock my phone 'cause
these hoes be lurking
Sticks and stones
may break my bones
But the drugs won't hurt me
the drugs won't hurt me
Ex-girlfriend keeps
calling my phone
But the bitch
can't hurt me
So I'm not worried
All alone,
did it on my own
So I show no mercy,
I show no mercy
With my bros
but I got my pole
Screamin',
"Please don't urge me"
"Please don't urge me"
Fuck these hoes,
all they do is irk me
Fuck these hoes,
all they do is irk me
Hey.
I'm gonna make
the call tonight.
So, just get the guys
to grab their shit
and head to the venue.
I'll make up some excuse.
The cops won't help
for 48 hours.
Let's keep this quiet
for now.
He'll surface...
He always does.
Come on, come on. Come on.
I can't do this.
Yes, you can.
Okay? I know it's hard,
but it's gonna be okay.
I swear,
if you let me go, I'll--
I'm not gonna tell anyone.
Otherwise, they'll find me
and you'll never
get away with it.
No one is looking
for you.
Yes, they are.
They're probably
not far off.
No.
No one is coming.
Your band made a post
that said you're sick
that's why you canceled.
You're lying.
"We are heartbroken
to announce
we will be rescheduling
tonight's show at the Dome.
Unfortunately,
Payton has the flu."
They don't care about you.
But I do.
Okay?
I can help you.
I get your pain.
Just make it stop.
Please.
Try and get
some sleep, okay?
I promise tomorrow
will be better.
Have you been to Jesus
for the cleansing power
Are you washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Are you washed?
Washed?
Washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Are you washed?
Washed?
Washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Waking up today
You feel unwell
This week
is overstayed
Oh, Sid.
Everything that's good
That's not me.
Some days you think
this life is a carousel
We're not giving up
This ain't over yet...
Oh my God.
Payton, come on.
Come on, we need to get
you cleaned up.
He looks like he's dying.
Can you go
to the laundry room,
and just get me some towels
and a pair of
my dad's clean boxers?
Girl, you're not
the only one...
This isn't okay.
Just go!
Don't have
to take that shit
Sure.
You've had enough
of this
And you know you're not
the only one
Who's sick of it...
Payton?
Come on,
I need your help here.
Here.
Oh, fuck.
This feels wrong.
So, you'd rather leave him
sitting in his own shit?
Give me that.
No, it's just,
like, it's a violation.
He's not even awake.
So? Nurses do this
shit all the time.
What's the difference?
Don't make it weird.
I'm starting to
freak out a little here, Ry.
He's not getting any better.
If anything
he's getting worse.
Look, you read what
it said online, okay?
Just... It can take anywhere
from one to five days
depending on
how much he was using.
This is all still within
normal withdrawal range.
Don't worry.
I've got a plan.
I don't think
we can carry him.
You have a better idea?
Otherwise my dad
will be home soon, so...
Just make sure he's out
for real and not faking it.
And what do we do
if he does wake up?
Rylee?
Here. Happy?
Whoa, Rylee.
What the fuck!
It's my dad's.
It's for work.
Here. I got you.
You get his hands.
I get his feet.
Rylee!
I fucking told you
he played us!
Help me! Help!
Help!
Someone!
Please! Please! Help me!
Hello! Hello!
Where the fuck is everybody?
Help me!
Please. Come on!
Hey!
Payton!
Just stay there, wait.
Payton, wait!
Stop!
You're crazy!
Get off me!
No!
Close the door.
Close the door.
Okay. What if
the neighbors come home?
They're gone till
the end of next week.
Let's get him downstairs.
Then we'll put
his car in the garage.
Okay.
Okay.
- He's too heavy.
- No, no, no.
Okay.
Just a bit farther.
- Just put--
- Go faster!
Put him down.
Just put him down.
Okay.
Is he dead?
No, no.
He's fine. He's...
I think
he's just passed out.
Rylee, I told you.
I...
He was gonna kill you.
Okay, okay.
Okay, it's fine. Okay?
We're fine.
Look at me.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Does it look bad?
Let's just get you
cleaned up, okay?
He bit me.
We need to figure out
what we're going to say.
Say to who?
Everyone!
We need to get
our story straight.
I mean, oh my God.
Everybody's going to hate me.
I'm gonna
have to change my name.
I'll never get
my driver's license.
Why would they hate you?
Why? Did you see
what just happened?
When he tells
people what I did--
He's not gonna
tell anybody.
You don't think
he's going to wake up?
I thought you said
he was just passed out.
We need to call
an ambulance.
Just calm down, okay?
He's fine.
We just need to
stick to the plan.
The plan?
No, no, no, no.
We were only trying to keep
him safe and off the road,
which honestly is
the cops' job anyway.
So, they should be
thanking us, and-- and--
and we have proof.
Who's gonna believe him
when we look
like this, I mean...
We tried to let him go
and he assaulted me
and tried to kill you.
So, I had to do what I did--
He wouldn't have
actually hurt me.
Are you serious?
He was about two seconds away
from bashing your brains in.
It's over.
You need to face reality here.
I can't do this.
Look, I know that
there are risks,
but I also know that that man
down there, he needs my help.
He doesn't want it, Rylee!
He doesn't want
your help,
and he doesn't...
want... you.
You're wrong.
Where are you going?
Home. I'm done.
What, to go tell your mom,
who doesn't care
whether you live or die?
I'm the only one who's
ever been there for you.
You can't leave me.
What are you gonna do?
Handcuff me, too?
Move!
Please!
Please.
Okay.
Okay, fine.
Let's just--
Let's talk.
No, no, no, no!
Stop!
I just wanna talk to you!
No! I don't want
to talk to you!
Stop! Please stop!
Stop!
Just look at me.
Rylee!
Be quiet. Be quiet.
Shh.
Be quiet. Shh.
Shh.
Who wants a treat?
Do you want a treat, fella?
Okay, we're good.
We're good.
Sidney?
Sidney. Sidney.
Sidney, wake up!
Come on. I know you're
faking it. Just come on!
Hey, Dad.
Rylee, this place is a mess.
Just because
I'm gone for the weekend,
you think you can turn
into some sort of slob?
It's not a big deal.
Just relax.
- Dad.
- And clean the bathroom.
How many times have I told
you to hang your towels?
I know. I'm sorry.
I will.
Spotless.
Fuck.
Where am I?
Somewhere no one
can hear your screams.
Why are you doing this to me?
What'd I ever do to you, huh?
You hit me.
You told me
to get in your car.
You got high
and drove off the road.
You freaked out
and passed out at an underage
girl's house.
Maybe you should
ask yourself
why you did
those things first.
Why didn't you just kill me
if you hate me so much?
I don't hate you.
Why not?
I'm just a pathetic
fucking junkie.
I'm not really in the mood
for your self-pity party
right now.
I'm telling you the truth.
My friends don't care
enough to look for me.
What does that
tell you, huh?
That you
have shitty friends.
You wouldn't have
said that if you knew
what I put them through.
It's just the things
I do when I get fucked up.
Then why do you do it?
Because I grew up with it.
Addiction runs in my family.
I was abused as a child.
Really?
No, but what do you
want me to say?!
There's no reason
for it, okay?
You've been on the road
for years and years
and there's
an insane schedule
and everyone's expecting you
to be a certain way, right?
And for them it's...
...it's one night,
they want to party.
But for me it's every
single night.
And it's not like you
can just tell the promoters
and playlisters that
create your fucking career
that, "No, I don't
want that.
No, I'm too tired.
I don't want that anymore."
So, you rally.
You rally and you give them
exactly what they want.
Exactly who
they want you to be.
And who do you want to be?
I don't know.
Not this.
You have a second chance now.
Don't you think you owe it
to yourself
and to everyone who loves you
to at least try
and turn it around?
All of this has to
be worth something.
I believe in you.
That you can be the person
I know you
are capable of being.
The person who
wrote all those songs.
We just got
a new blind item in about
a foreign-born
B-list rockstar.
Apparently, his band
has been canceling shows
because he's disappeared.
Our guess? It's Payton Adler
with another relapse.
This morning wasn't good,
but I'm alive
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
And for those of you
who did not do well,
and you know who you are,
semis are in two weeks.
I suggest you
start studying now.
Good thing her face is better
birth control than the pill.
Don't need any more
idiots on the planet.
What is your problem?
I don't have a problem.
Then tell me what
you just said to my face.
I didn't say anything.
Not everything's about you.
Fine. Whatever.
Maybe you should
brush your teeth
after you finish
throwing up your breakfast.
Your breath stinks.
Excuse me?
Rylee, they need you
in the principal's office.
Bring your stuff.
I bet they found
a gun in her locker.
Ooh!
Okay, that's enough.
That's enough.
Ooh, ooh
Bitch, I wasn't finished,
so shut the fuck up
And with God as my witness,
nobody gives a fuck
You've only got one purpose
and it's to lick my nuts
And if you didn't realize
then now you know what's up
Yeah, now you know
what's up
Yeah,
I taught you how to fuck
You're a trick,
you're a opp
Bitch you soft
you forgot
'Bout these tits
its your loss
You're my bitch,
I'm the boss, bitch
Don't want me,
you don't want me
You don't want me
My pussy got teeth
I'm so sorry
about Sidney, honey.
Call me if you
need anything, okay?
I'll be right outside,
all night.
Thanks. Goodnight.
Night.
Love you.
Goodnight.
This is so awful.
Thanks for staying
the night.
Of course. Of course.
I can't imagine what
she's going through.
I can't imagine what Sidney's
parents are going through.
They've got this asshole
kid she was texting with
in questioning right now,
if I find out he did it
I swear to God
I'll kill him myself.
Okay, hey.
It's okay...
What are you doing?
Uh... Nothing really.
Just scrolling.
Sorry.
That shit's addictive.
Everyone's trying
to sell you something,
but it's all fake.
You know I had to change my
name to sound more American.
It's never enough.
Less and less people
are coming to our shows.
My dream was to be
a life-changing artist.
I don't think
I made much of an impact.
I wanted to...
I wanted to leave a legacy,
but instead I write painfully
forgettable songs,
at least that's what
Rolling Stone said
about my latest album.
Fuck them.
You really want
to make music for
a bunch of tired
old hipsters anyways?
Your music changed
my life.
Before I found
your songs...
...I was really messed up.
My dad doesn't know me.
I suck at school
and sports,
and I didn't have
any friends besides Sid.
And even then, she didn't
understand
how fucking miserable
it was to be me.
To feel... like
everything is meaningless.
Here.
What's this?
It's my mom's.
She died when I was ten.
I can't-- I can't.
Just listen.
I was ten.
And I had
my swim meet semi-finals.
So, I had to go all the way
to Williamsfield for it.
My mom was supposed
to pick me up,
and I waited outside,
but she never came.
She'd been killed
by an impaired driver.
I used to think what if I just
hadn't made the semi-finals?
Would she still be here?
Or what if someone
had locked up that guy
before he ever got
behind the wheel?
What then?
I just...
...I need you to understand
why I did the things I have.
Without your music,
I never would have
made it after she died.
Your songs were the only
thing that made it feel
like I could be okay,
like I wasn't alone.
I want you to have it.
Please.
Your music matters.
You matter.
Rylee.
Can you come here a minute?
Why?
Sit. I just want
to talk to you.
Did you go through my room?
Okay. Listen...
You had no right
to do that.
I didn't go through your room.
I went up there to wake
you up and you were gone,
and I was worried.
You can't leave like that.
I went for a walk.
I couldn't sleep.
Okay, I'm not here
to get you in trouble.
Just... to help.
Well, I don't need your help.
I'm fine.
Then you want to
tell me what this is?
I've never
seen those before.
I know you're going
through a lot right now,
but doing drugs is not
a solution to anything.
Believe me, I--
I'm not doing drugs.
Then why did I find
these in your room?
Well, for all I know,
you put them there.
Okay, I'm trying to give
you a chance to explain.
I had some trouble
when I was younger myself,
and I wish that someone
had been more understanding
when I needed it.
I know your dad doesn't
always get stuff like this.
Are you gonna tell him?
Yeah. I'm gonna have to.
He's your dad.
And who the fuck are you?
You're not my mom.
You're nobody.
So, why don't you just mind
your own fucking business?
Where are you going?
I don't know, Marnie.
I'm so hopped up
on drugs I have no idea.
Jesus Christ.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Is someone here?
Hello?
Hello?
Oh, thank God!
Help me, please!
- Holy shit.
- Help, help!
- Hey, hey!
- I'll get help.
Wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait!
Oh, what the fuck!
Oh, my God.
Oh, please. Don't!
Payton, calm down. Hey.
Just breathe.
What happened?
Is she dead? Jesus Christ!
Please, just look at me.
We'll get through
this together.
Just breathe.
Good.
Just don't look, okay?
No!
Don't!
No!
Hey.
Hey, Dad.
What's this?
I needed to stay busy,
so I made some comfort food.
Want some?
Sure.
Where's Marnie?
She didn't call you?
She said she had
a work thing. She ran off.
Yeah. I told her I didn't
want you being alone today.
Dad. Dad!
I'm fine.
This is your mother's recipe.
You know,
if you weren't fine...
look, I know you don't want
to talk to your dad, but...
You know, I see
a lot of things at work,
and I know...
I know your mother...
...she would have been a lot
better at this than me, but...
...you can talk to me.
I know.
I know what I did
was awful.
I'll carry that guilt
for the rest of my life,
but you didn't know her.
She would have
ruined everything.
I only did all this
because I love you.
Helping you will be
the greatest thing I ever do,
and I can't change
the world...
...but I can help you
do it.
I've been writing.
I don't know if it's
world-changing stuff, but...
"I think of you
in a world so meaningless.
With your blue eyes
so brave.
I couldn't see you,
but you saw me.
A soul to be saved."
This is beautiful.
These past few days,
there's, um...
There's a lot I wasn't
ready to deal with.
I remembered why I...
...wrote to begin with.
It was my way of
processing how I felt.
All the anger,
and grief and pain.
I really didn't mean
for this all to happen.
I know,
but the truth is,
I wouldn't have stopped
if it wasn't for you.
People have tried.
I've tried.
But it took you to get me
back to myself. You.
But I don't know
what to do now.
She's dead and I--
We'll figure it out.
Like you said.
I didn't know her.
But I've known
plenty of people like her.
People like that,
they want to stop you.
You can't let them.
No. People like us,
you and me,
we're different, and we need
to stick together.
I love what
you're wearing.
This?
It's just something
I threw on.
You don't think
it's too slutty?
No, I think
you look beautiful.
This is crazy.
I know.
It's gonna be okay,
I promise.
You helped me,
so let me help you.
Okay?
Hm?
So, what do you want to do?
I've been thinking.
Hm?
I have an idea.
Okay.
No. Stop. Stop this.
Stop! Payton!
Stop, stop!
Payton! No!
I'm helping you.
I can help you.
Payton, I love you.
I love you.
No! This isn't love!
No!
Payton, no! Stop it!
You can't leave me here!
No!
Ave Maria
Come on, come on.
Ave Maria
Payton.
Payton, stop. No!
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
No. Come back!
Come back!
I would die...
For you
No.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
Hey.
Hey, you get my message?
We got a call.
We gotta go.
Uh, yeah, yeah.
Just give me a second.
Uh...
I'll be home for dinner.
Just call me
if you need anything.
All right.
They wouldn't
tell me what's going on.
Let me talk to him.
Sir, it's
a closed crime scene.
I'm not asking
to go in there, am I?
Give us some room here.
Give us some room.
I'm asking for answers.
Why is it so hard?
No help at the station
the other day.
What do you guys do?
I saw you
at the station.
Can you tell me
what's going on?
No, I don't keep
drugs in the house.
Come on, man.
I was the one who called you.
I'm not in the wrong here.
He was already acting
crazy when he showed up.
I tried to help him.
I did everything I could.
I swear to God.
There was nothing I could do.
We got some blood
out here.
I'll go check it out.
It can't be.
What do we got?
What is it?
Hey, Jan.
What is it?
Ron.
Just tell me
what's going on.
Let's just go back inside.
Ron.
Come in.
Hey.
Just letting you
know I'm leaving.
'Kay.
Yeah?
Nothing.
I'll see you later.
Thousands have
gathered here today
to pay respect
to Payton Adler,
frontman of
the band Floorplan.
It was a year ago that
the singer died by overdose,
and fans continue
to speculate
if this was an accident
or suicide.
A female victim
was found in his car
along with the murder weapon
carrying his fingerprints.
The controversy is furthered
after lyrics were posted to
Adler's social media
before his death,
the contents of which
were recorded by his band
in what has now become
a Grammy-winning hit,
making Payton Adler
part of an elite few
posthumous winners.
We did it.
Everything I do,
every single move
Every single time I've ever
thought of you
You make one turn into two,
war into a truce
I'm so embarrassed,
but I gotta tell the truth
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
You, you, you, you,
you, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
I got a crush on you,
Do you crush on me too?
You, you, you, you,
you, you, you, you
I thought I was in it
I thought I was in it,
but I changed my mind
Crush on you, do you crush
on me too?
I changed my mind,
I changed my mind...
Crush on you, do you crush
on me too?
Try to dig my grave
Ooh, it gets hard
It, it, it gets hard
It gets so fucking hard
Wake up, repeat, ah
Wake and repeat, ah
Every day the same,
all white red, red
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
You, you, you, you
I got a crush, crush, crush,
crush, crush
Do you crush on me too?
I got a cru-- Ah!
You, you, you
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
Everything I do,
every single move
Every single time I've ever
thought of you
You make one turn into two,
war into a truce
I'm so embarrassed,
but I gotta tell the truth
I got a cr--
Crush on--
Crush on--
You, you
Oh, you think I'm sexy?
Well, I think
you're sexy, too.
Oh, yeah? You like that?
Good.
I like it, too.
What? Oh, you like
what I'm wearing?
This is just something
I found and threw on.
You don't think
it's too slutty, do you?
Aw, that's too bad.
Because I want to
be a little slut.
Yeah?
You like it?
It's just something
I threw on.
I like it, too.
You're really funny.
You don't think
it's too slutty?
- Hey--
- Dad! Knock!
Sorry. Uh...
I didn't think
you'd be in bed already.
I'm tired.
Okay, I'm just--
going to work
and wanted to say goodnight.
'Kay, goodnight.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for being
the best crowd we've ever had.
I'm serious.
I love you.
- We love you!
- Thank you.
Payton, here you go.
Wipe yourself off, though.
We got this press
interview downstairs, okay?
Now?
Yup. You can handle it,
do you think?
Yeah.
Yeah?
It's only going to
be five, ten minutes.
- Can we do five?
- Yeah, sure.
She's, uh, just some vlogger
or something.
- Named Laura.
- Sounds good.
- Laura? Hey.
- Hi.
- Laura, this is Payton.
- Hi.
- Hey, Payton.
- Payton, Laura.
Hi, I'm Laura
with Going Lyrical.
- Thanks for taking the time.
- Of course.
- Sit down.
- Thank you.
Uh, here you go.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
Speaking of music,
you've been very open about
your journey with sobriety.
Can you talk more
about that?
Yes. Um... Sure.
I... I think the more we
can talk about these things,
the more we can
break down the stigma.
Yeah.
And I hope that by being
open about my struggles
I can make a positive
change in the world.
Next up,
the latest music video
from Norwegian
superstars Floorplan.
Here.
Did you change it
some more this time?
No, I copied it exactly.
Just checking.
By the way,
I think you're dyslexic.
You should really
get that checked out.
Shouldn't we go if we have to
stop by your neighbor's still?
Yeah.
So, house party at
yours this weekend?
Because we know so many people
who want to hang out with us.
We gotta take advantage
of the empty house somehow.
I'm just going
to try not to think of
what my dad is doing.
Did I tell you the place
his new girlfriend picked?
No. Why?
In-room jacuzzi
and romantic views.
I hate that.
Hello, Mrs. Guthrie.
Old fucking creep.
Do you think we'll
get to meet him tomorrow?
Who? Payton?
I don't know.
I don't know what I'd do.
I swear I would die.
Uh, I can think
of a couple things.
Gross!
Why gross?
You think he's hot, don't you?
- Yeah, obviously.
- So?
It's just not like that.
It's hard to explain.
He understands me.
We have a connection.
You're telling me
you don't think about him at
night when you're al--
No, no. I'm not having
this conversation with you.
You're a pervert.
Oh, come on. You know
you want to suck his big...
- No, no, no, no!
- ...throbbing--
Okay! Jesus, you're sick.
Just be a minute, okay?
'Kay.
So, how long are
they gone for this time?
My neighbors?
A few weeks.
Florida?
Alaskan cruise.
Ugh. Please kill me
before I get old
and think taking
a cruise is a good idea.
Don't worry.
Global warming will kill you
long before that.
Perfect.
Steph, don't.
That's the girl
with the dead mom.
So? She's so
desperate for attention.
She's a psycho.
...turns me on
You help me
through the solar daze
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You're not the only
one who's living
In a messed up world
Don't have to
take that shit
You've had enough of this
And you know
you're not the only one
Who's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You know this world is run
by charlatans and amateurs
And you know
you're not the only one
That's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
You're not
the only one who's living
In a messed up world
Don't have to take
that shit
You've had enough
of this
And you know
you're not the only one
Who's sick of it
You don't deserve
to be unnoticed, girl
Your dad tells me you're
a big fan of this band,
the-- the Floodplain?
Floorplan.
Floorplan! Yes. Yeah. Cool.
You know, I went to some
great concerts back in my day,
if you can believe it.
Cool.
You know, maybe we could
get a little crew
of our own together
and go see a show.
You know? The three of us?
Could be fun.
Rylee, Marnie's asking you
a question.
It's okay.
Yeah, sounds fun.
Yeah?
This is Sid's house here.
- Right here?
- Yeah, here.
Cool.
And... here we are.
Oh, she looks so cute.
You see what she's wearing?
Stop.
Hey, Sid!
Hey, Marnie.
You look great, honey,
and look at that purse.
Yes, okay!
Thanks.
You're a big fan
of Floodplan, too, huh?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Cool. Me too.
Me too, babe.
Okay, here we go.
Okay. Bye now!
I'll see you Sunday.
Have fun!
Bye!
Sorry, that was brutal.
Nah, it's cool. At least your
parents care where you are.
Marnie's not my parent.
Hey, I have something that'll
make you feel better.
Where did you get that?
Never mind where
I got it from. Just thank me.
Tonight's gonna be all ours.
What did you do?
Just have a shot.
Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan!
Come on, we gotta
get to the front.
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Floorplan! Floorplan!
Ferndale!
It's so good to be back!
I will never know
What you and I
could have been
I will never know
What this stupid
tattoo means
Seems too good to be true
When I'm alone with you
I'mma drunk, I'mma joke,
I'mma hit 'til I choke
Do you think
we deserve each other?
Is this what
you call payback?
Waking up in the snow
on the street in my clothes
Do you know
where I lost my phone?
Is this what you
call payback?
Payback
Is this what you
call payback? Payback
Hey, darling
Can you hear me?
I just called
to hear your voice
Mm, do me.
If I'm honest
I am struggling
Could I come over
for a while?
But you smell it
on my shirt again
I swear
it's only second-hand
But you always knew
when I was telling lies
I had another incident
I woke up
in an ambulance
This morning wasn't good,
but I'm alive
And I'm crying out
But there's no sound
Do you think that
I deserve a second chance?
And I'm going down
In sight of land
I'm waving and I'm reaching
for you hand
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
With everything
I put you through
Only one thing stays true
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
They played all the old stuff
I didn't think they would.
Yeah, totally.
Um, ready to head?
What?
Chris is here to pick us up.
Don't you want to
check out the merch?
Buy stuff online.
Come on.
I thought we were gonna try
and meet Payton.
Ry, please?
Okay. I'll be fine.
You just go.
Okay. I'll go meet
with him first
and we'll come get you
in, like, half an hour.
- Yeah, sounds good.
- Okay.
I know, John. Okay? I do!
Please, stop repeating it.
It was bad.
Bad, you know that, right?
- Yeah.
- It was horrible.
- It was one-- One bad night.
- No, you know what?
Fucking up your
career is one thing.
- But see all these guys?
- Yeah...
Oh, really?
Yeah. I don't think
you get it, do you?
I'll be right back...
The venue is now closing.
Please make your
way to the exists.
Come on. Come on.
Hey, this is Sid.
I never check this,
so just text me.
Fuck.
Hey, man. I need the car.
Don't worry about it.
It's my show.
Fuck!
No!
No, no, no, no, no, no!
Hey, hey, hey! Are you okay?
Oh, sweet fucking God.
What were you doing in the
middle of the fucking road?
I couldn't see you.
Are you okay?
Hey, are you okay?
You're Payton Adler.
Yeah.
I love your music.
I'm a huge fan.
Yeah?
What's your name?
I'm Rylee.
Rylee.
Pleased to meet you.
Look at me. Look at me.
You know, this was
an accident, okay?
I'm sorry.
Yeah. It's fine.
You alone?
Uh, I was...
here with a friend.
I just don't really
know where she went.
I'm a bit stranded.
Stranded?
Hey, you all right?
Do you want a ride?
Really?
Yes.
Do you need a ride?
Yeah.
Yeah?
Okay, come on then.
When you're around me
I can feel holy
from just your touch
Lost little girl,
when you were...
It's really not
that far from here,
especially at this time.
You can just
keep driving straight,
and I'll let you
know when to turn off.
Sounds good.
You were really
great up there tonight.
I mean, I've been
a fan for a long time,
but, uh, you know,
I've never seen you live.
I love your music, though.
I mean, it's got me through
some really hard times.
"Hearts That Shatter,"
I know you wrote it when
your mom died, and...
...I lost my mom, too,
so it meant a lot.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Really. That's, um...
That sucks.
It's okay.
I was really young.
She was killed
in a car accident.
I don't even know
why I'm telling you this.
I think I'm a little drunk.
I'm-- I'm just so happy
that I got to meet you.
I mean, I had this
feeling about tonight,
but then my friend ditched me
to go hang out with this guy,
and I couldn't find her.
I mean, now I know
it was all for a reason...
now I'm here with you.
You can just turn off
to the right up here.
I'm just going to
make a quick stop first,
and then I'll drop
you off, okay?
Is that okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Cool.
Show me how
I'll be quick.
Five minutes tops.
Cool, I'll--
I'll just be...
...here.
- Hey!
- Yo!
What's up, man?
How you doing?
Hey. Hey, what the fuck
are you doing?
You said
you'd be five minutes
- Who's that?
- Don't worry about it.
- I'm just giving her a ride.
- Ow.
Jesus, Payton. Don't bring
randos to my house.
- I don't need that here.
- I said don't worry about it!
See you later.
I'm sorry, okay? You said
you'd be five minutes. I--
It's fine.
It's fine, okay?
Didn't mean
to make you mad.
Look.
Just please tell me
where to drive next
so I can drop you off.
Just turn off
at the next right.
This... is not how this night
was supposed to go, okay?
I just thought, you know,
you're Payton Adler.
You wrote "Regret"
and "Nightfall" and...
...I waited my entire
life for this moment.
Could we please
just start over?
Okay? I shouldn't have come
up to the house. I'm sorry.
You were just taking so long
I didn't know what to do.
Payton?
Payton!
Payton! Stop! Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Oh.
Holy shit,
are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yeah. I'm fine.
Okay, just-- just turn--
turn off to the right.
Okay. Whoa!
Payton. Stop, stop, stop!
Payton, stop!
Payton, stop.
Stop! Stop the car!
Stop the car!
I'm gonna call
an ambulance, okay?
No, no, no, no, no.
Just--
Just give me a second.
We just need to get inside.
Someone's gonna hear you.
My house is
just around the corner.
No one's home...
Your house is--
No. It's fine. It's fine.
Okay, just--
Here.
Can I have some
water, please?
Yeah.
Just in the bathroom.
- Hm?
- Just in-- in here.
Yeah, that's awesome.
That's great. Thank you.
Yeah, I'm-- I'm fine.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Can I get you anything?
I'm... fine.
Thank you, though.
I'll get you a clean towel.
Thank you.
Fucking hell, Ry.
Jesus Christ. You scared
the shit out of me.
I thought
you were a murderer.
We couldn't find you
back at the Rex,
so I figured you must
have ditched and come home.
I tried calling you,
like, a hundred times.
My phone died.
What were you gonna do
if I was a murderer?
Smother me with towels?
Payton Adler
is in my bathroom.
Shit.
Seriously?
What is that?
Oh, fuck.
Holy shit,
that's Payton Adler.
Yeah, I told you.
No, please. Just get out.
Okay, okay.
I'm fine. I tripped.
Are those--
Yeah, I think so. Here.
Help me.
Just get out, please. No!
I just need a minute.
Okay, okay.
No. No!
Get out!
Just get the fuck out!
Payton?
What's he doing here?
It's a long story.
I'll tell you later.
Payton, come on.
Just open the door.
Seriously, he looks fucked.
Should we call someone?
My dad can never know.
We just want to help you.
I don't think
he's doing good.
- Payton--
- I'm fine.
- What was on the floor?
- Just let us in, okay?
One second.
Payton, you're scaring us.
Just one second, okay?
Payton?
What the fuck was that?
We need to get in there.
He might be hurt.
Payton, are you okay?
Let's go.
Come on, sunshine.
Waiting for ya.
Payton, come on.
Shit.
It's the same John guy again.
- Turn it off.
- He's famous.
People are obviously
looking for him.
And that's why
he's gonna be so happy
we kept him safe
and didn't call anyone.
I still think we--
Shh. He's awake.
How are you feeling?
Mm, what happened?
Where am I?
He's brain damaged.
He's not brain damaged,
he's fine.
You're in my room.
You're safe.
I'm so sorry, okay?
We just didn't know
what else to do.
You were acting crazy. You
passed out in my bathroom.
You freaked Sid out.
I'm sorry.
It's um...
I've got a medical condition
with my blood sugar.
And when it gets too low,
I get blackouts.
That's probably
what happened.
Look, I'm sorry
if I wasn't myself,
and thank you for
the wonderful place to crash,
but I'm-- I'm feeling better.
I really have to go.
Like, right now. Please.
What's this?
I've never seen
those before.
They were in your pocket.
So, what do you want?
Money?
- No!
- Money?
Do you want money
or something?
No. No, we're just
trying to protect you.
- This is insane. Hey!
- No.
- Why are you being so mean?
- Anyone, please! Help! Help!
Stop yelling!
Please, stop it!
- Help me! Anyone! Hey!
- You have to understand!
We're not trying
to hurt you!
I'm being held hostage!
We're just trying
to help you!
- We need to let him go.
- No!
- Yes!
- You heard him,
he's gonna tell people
we held him hostage.
- No, I'm not.
- And who's gonna believe him?
I have a giant bruise
on my thigh to prove
he hit me with his car,
and proof he's back on drugs.
No, no, no.
Hey, listen. Listen.
Just undo this right now
and you'll never see me again.
No! Okay?
This isn't you.
I knew it last night when
we stopped at that house.
I just... I didn't
want to believe it.
You've relapsed,
and it's okay.
It explains everything.
There's no judgement.
Okay, you've got
a substance abuse problem.
No, I don't have
a substance abuse problem.
I have a handcuffed to
a fucking wall problem!
Last night you nearly killed
yourself,
you nearly killed me!
Can I talk to
you outside--
No, we saved your life
and you're not even
- a little bit grateful?
- No! Don't! Please!
Come back
and undo this! Please!
I'm not joking around!
I'm gonna lose
my fucking mind!
Ry, what just happened?
He's doing drugs again.
- So? We do drugs.
- It's different.
He's an addict.
Weren't we just
handcuffing him
until he was sober enough
to drive?
Look, I know
I'm right about this.
Right about what?
Help!
Right about keeping him
here until he can get this
out of his system.
We are not doing that.
I'm worried about you.
Is this about
your mom, because...
...because I know that
was really fucked up, but--
It's not that.
Okay?
Help!
I know it seems crazy.
But just think about all
the things that had to happen
to get us here.
It's too many coincidences.
It's like-- like
the universe is telling me
that I'm meant to help him.
So, let's get him
into rehab.
He did that already.
You saw where it got him.
We can make
a difference here,
do something that
actually matters.
Isn't that what we're
always talking about?
Just trust me on this, okay?
We just need enough time
for him to get this
out of his system and to see
what he's doing.
Otherwise, what's to stop
him from hurting someone
or hurting himself?
I promise it'll be okay.
...waving and I'm reaching
for your hand
Okay, we can keep him
here for a few more hours,
but no more.
You have
to promise me, okay?
All I need is you
Are you even listening?
Rylee!
This is
Payton's phone. Leave it.
God damn.
Eric, right?
I'm Payton's friend.
Oh, yeah.
We've met.
John.
Oh, John. Yeah.
From the Quiet Things tour.
Right. Yeah.
Can I come in for a sec?
Yeah, yeah. Come in.
So, still tour managing?
Yup.
That's nice.
So, someone said
that Payton might have been
here last night.
Ooh, yeah. He was.
Want some?
No.
Is he still here?
No, he's not.
Why you asking?
Because he hasn't
been responding to me,
and I don't want him
to miss tonight's show.
Yeah, that sucks, man.
Yeah.
Uh, I don't know
what to tell you.
He came here, we chilled out,
and then he left.
Huh.
Okay.
So, he said nothing?
Nope.
What'd you sell him, Eric?
Hm? I'm not a cop.
I'm just trying to
figure out what's going on
so he doesn't ruin
his fucking career.
Xannies.
Some coke.
Not a big deal.
It actually is a big deal.
This is my card.
So, take it,
and if you think of
anything useful, call me.
And listen, when Payton
comes back into town,
don't pick up
the fucking phone, okay?
You guys need to
get a fucking life.
You get a life.
Sticks and stones
may break my bones
But the drugs won't hurt me
the drugs won't hurt me
Ex-girlfriend keeps
calling my phone
But the bitch
can't hurt me
So I'm not worried
All alone,
did it on my own
So I show no mercy,
I show no mercy
With my bros
but I got my pole
Screamin',
"Please don't urge me"
"Please don't urge me"
Smoke my dope
and I pop my Perky
And lock my phone 'cause
these hoes be lurking
Sticks and stones
may break my bones
But the drugs won't hurt me
the drugs won't hurt me
Ex-girlfriend keeps
calling my phone
But the bitch
can't hurt me
So I'm not worried
All alone,
did it on my own
So I show no mercy,
I show no mercy
With my bros
but I got my pole
Screamin',
"Please don't urge me"
"Please don't urge me"
Fuck these hoes,
all they do is irk me
Fuck these hoes,
all they do is irk me
Hey.
I'm gonna make
the call tonight.
So, just get the guys
to grab their shit
and head to the venue.
I'll make up some excuse.
The cops won't help
for 48 hours.
Let's keep this quiet
for now.
He'll surface...
He always does.
Come on, come on. Come on.
I can't do this.
Yes, you can.
Okay? I know it's hard,
but it's gonna be okay.
I swear,
if you let me go, I'll--
I'm not gonna tell anyone.
Otherwise, they'll find me
and you'll never
get away with it.
No one is looking
for you.
Yes, they are.
They're probably
not far off.
No.
No one is coming.
Your band made a post
that said you're sick
that's why you canceled.
You're lying.
"We are heartbroken
to announce
we will be rescheduling
tonight's show at the Dome.
Unfortunately,
Payton has the flu."
They don't care about you.
But I do.
Okay?
I can help you.
I get your pain.
Just make it stop.
Please.
Try and get
some sleep, okay?
I promise tomorrow
will be better.
Have you been to Jesus
for the cleansing power
Are you washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Are you washed?
Washed?
Washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Are you washed?
Washed?
Washed in
the blood of the Lamb?
Waking up today
You feel unwell
This week
is overstayed
Oh, Sid.
Everything that's good
That's not me.
Some days you think
this life is a carousel
We're not giving up
This ain't over yet...
Oh my God.
Payton, come on.
Come on, we need to get
you cleaned up.
He looks like he's dying.
Can you go
to the laundry room,
and just get me some towels
and a pair of
my dad's clean boxers?
Girl, you're not
the only one...
This isn't okay.
Just go!
Don't have
to take that shit
Sure.
You've had enough
of this
And you know you're not
the only one
Who's sick of it...
Payton?
Come on,
I need your help here.
Here.
Oh, fuck.
This feels wrong.
So, you'd rather leave him
sitting in his own shit?
Give me that.
No, it's just,
like, it's a violation.
He's not even awake.
So? Nurses do this
shit all the time.
What's the difference?
Don't make it weird.
I'm starting to
freak out a little here, Ry.
He's not getting any better.
If anything
he's getting worse.
Look, you read what
it said online, okay?
Just... It can take anywhere
from one to five days
depending on
how much he was using.
This is all still within
normal withdrawal range.
Don't worry.
I've got a plan.
I don't think
we can carry him.
You have a better idea?
Otherwise my dad
will be home soon, so...
Just make sure he's out
for real and not faking it.
And what do we do
if he does wake up?
Rylee?
Here. Happy?
Whoa, Rylee.
What the fuck!
It's my dad's.
It's for work.
Here. I got you.
You get his hands.
I get his feet.
Rylee!
I fucking told you
he played us!
Help me! Help!
Help!
Someone!
Please! Please! Help me!
Hello! Hello!
Where the fuck is everybody?
Help me!
Please. Come on!
Hey!
Payton!
Just stay there, wait.
Payton, wait!
Stop!
You're crazy!
Get off me!
No!
Close the door.
Close the door.
Okay. What if
the neighbors come home?
They're gone till
the end of next week.
Let's get him downstairs.
Then we'll put
his car in the garage.
Okay.
Okay.
- He's too heavy.
- No, no, no.
Okay.
Just a bit farther.
- Just put--
- Go faster!
Put him down.
Just put him down.
Okay.
Is he dead?
No, no.
He's fine. He's...
I think
he's just passed out.
Rylee, I told you.
I...
He was gonna kill you.
Okay, okay.
Okay, it's fine. Okay?
We're fine.
Look at me.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Does it look bad?
Let's just get you
cleaned up, okay?
He bit me.
We need to figure out
what we're going to say.
Say to who?
Everyone!
We need to get
our story straight.
I mean, oh my God.
Everybody's going to hate me.
I'm gonna
have to change my name.
I'll never get
my driver's license.
Why would they hate you?
Why? Did you see
what just happened?
When he tells
people what I did--
He's not gonna
tell anybody.
You don't think
he's going to wake up?
I thought you said
he was just passed out.
We need to call
an ambulance.
Just calm down, okay?
He's fine.
We just need to
stick to the plan.
The plan?
No, no, no, no.
We were only trying to keep
him safe and off the road,
which honestly is
the cops' job anyway.
So, they should be
thanking us, and-- and--
and we have proof.
Who's gonna believe him
when we look
like this, I mean...
We tried to let him go
and he assaulted me
and tried to kill you.
So, I had to do what I did--
He wouldn't have
actually hurt me.
Are you serious?
He was about two seconds away
from bashing your brains in.
It's over.
You need to face reality here.
I can't do this.
Look, I know that
there are risks,
but I also know that that man
down there, he needs my help.
He doesn't want it, Rylee!
He doesn't want
your help,
and he doesn't...
want... you.
You're wrong.
Where are you going?
Home. I'm done.
What, to go tell your mom,
who doesn't care
whether you live or die?
I'm the only one who's
ever been there for you.
You can't leave me.
What are you gonna do?
Handcuff me, too?
Move!
Please!
Please.
Okay.
Okay, fine.
Let's just--
Let's talk.
No, no, no, no!
Stop!
I just wanna talk to you!
No! I don't want
to talk to you!
Stop! Please stop!
Stop!
Just look at me.
Rylee!
Be quiet. Be quiet.
Shh.
Be quiet. Shh.
Shh.
Who wants a treat?
Do you want a treat, fella?
Okay, we're good.
We're good.
Sidney?
Sidney. Sidney.
Sidney, wake up!
Come on. I know you're
faking it. Just come on!
Hey, Dad.
Rylee, this place is a mess.
Just because
I'm gone for the weekend,
you think you can turn
into some sort of slob?
It's not a big deal.
Just relax.
- Dad.
- And clean the bathroom.
How many times have I told
you to hang your towels?
I know. I'm sorry.
I will.
Spotless.
Fuck.
Where am I?
Somewhere no one
can hear your screams.
Why are you doing this to me?
What'd I ever do to you, huh?
You hit me.
You told me
to get in your car.
You got high
and drove off the road.
You freaked out
and passed out at an underage
girl's house.
Maybe you should
ask yourself
why you did
those things first.
Why didn't you just kill me
if you hate me so much?
I don't hate you.
Why not?
I'm just a pathetic
fucking junkie.
I'm not really in the mood
for your self-pity party
right now.
I'm telling you the truth.
My friends don't care
enough to look for me.
What does that
tell you, huh?
That you
have shitty friends.
You wouldn't have
said that if you knew
what I put them through.
It's just the things
I do when I get fucked up.
Then why do you do it?
Because I grew up with it.
Addiction runs in my family.
I was abused as a child.
Really?
No, but what do you
want me to say?!
There's no reason
for it, okay?
You've been on the road
for years and years
and there's
an insane schedule
and everyone's expecting you
to be a certain way, right?
And for them it's...
...it's one night,
they want to party.
But for me it's every
single night.
And it's not like you
can just tell the promoters
and playlisters that
create your fucking career
that, "No, I don't
want that.
No, I'm too tired.
I don't want that anymore."
So, you rally.
You rally and you give them
exactly what they want.
Exactly who
they want you to be.
And who do you want to be?
I don't know.
Not this.
You have a second chance now.
Don't you think you owe it
to yourself
and to everyone who loves you
to at least try
and turn it around?
All of this has to
be worth something.
I believe in you.
That you can be the person
I know you
are capable of being.
The person who
wrote all those songs.
We just got
a new blind item in about
a foreign-born
B-list rockstar.
Apparently, his band
has been canceling shows
because he's disappeared.
Our guess? It's Payton Adler
with another relapse.
This morning wasn't good,
but I'm alive
When all my world
is black and blue
All I need is you
And for those of you
who did not do well,
and you know who you are,
semis are in two weeks.
I suggest you
start studying now.
Good thing her face is better
birth control than the pill.
Don't need any more
idiots on the planet.
What is your problem?
I don't have a problem.
Then tell me what
you just said to my face.
I didn't say anything.
Not everything's about you.
Fine. Whatever.
Maybe you should
brush your teeth
after you finish
throwing up your breakfast.
Your breath stinks.
Excuse me?
Rylee, they need you
in the principal's office.
Bring your stuff.
I bet they found
a gun in her locker.
Ooh!
Okay, that's enough.
That's enough.
Ooh, ooh
Bitch, I wasn't finished,
so shut the fuck up
And with God as my witness,
nobody gives a fuck
You've only got one purpose
and it's to lick my nuts
And if you didn't realize
then now you know what's up
Yeah, now you know
what's up
Yeah,
I taught you how to fuck
You're a trick,
you're a opp
Bitch you soft
you forgot
'Bout these tits
its your loss
You're my bitch,
I'm the boss, bitch
Don't want me,
you don't want me
You don't want me
My pussy got teeth
I'm so sorry
about Sidney, honey.
Call me if you
need anything, okay?
I'll be right outside,
all night.
Thanks. Goodnight.
Night.
Love you.
Goodnight.
This is so awful.
Thanks for staying
the night.
Of course. Of course.
I can't imagine what
she's going through.
I can't imagine what Sidney's
parents are going through.
They've got this asshole
kid she was texting with
in questioning right now,
if I find out he did it
I swear to God
I'll kill him myself.
Okay, hey.
It's okay...
What are you doing?
Uh... Nothing really.
Just scrolling.
Sorry.
That shit's addictive.
Everyone's trying
to sell you something,
but it's all fake.
You know I had to change my
name to sound more American.
It's never enough.
Less and less people
are coming to our shows.
My dream was to be
a life-changing artist.
I don't think
I made much of an impact.
I wanted to...
I wanted to leave a legacy,
but instead I write painfully
forgettable songs,
at least that's what
Rolling Stone said
about my latest album.
Fuck them.
You really want
to make music for
a bunch of tired
old hipsters anyways?
Your music changed
my life.
Before I found
your songs...
...I was really messed up.
My dad doesn't know me.
I suck at school
and sports,
and I didn't have
any friends besides Sid.
And even then, she didn't
understand
how fucking miserable
it was to be me.
To feel... like
everything is meaningless.
Here.
What's this?
It's my mom's.
She died when I was ten.
I can't-- I can't.
Just listen.
I was ten.
And I had
my swim meet semi-finals.
So, I had to go all the way
to Williamsfield for it.
My mom was supposed
to pick me up,
and I waited outside,
but she never came.
She'd been killed
by an impaired driver.
I used to think what if I just
hadn't made the semi-finals?
Would she still be here?
Or what if someone
had locked up that guy
before he ever got
behind the wheel?
What then?
I just...
...I need you to understand
why I did the things I have.
Without your music,
I never would have
made it after she died.
Your songs were the only
thing that made it feel
like I could be okay,
like I wasn't alone.
I want you to have it.
Please.
Your music matters.
You matter.
Rylee.
Can you come here a minute?
Why?
Sit. I just want
to talk to you.
Did you go through my room?
Okay. Listen...
You had no right
to do that.
I didn't go through your room.
I went up there to wake
you up and you were gone,
and I was worried.
You can't leave like that.
I went for a walk.
I couldn't sleep.
Okay, I'm not here
to get you in trouble.
Just... to help.
Well, I don't need your help.
I'm fine.
Then you want to
tell me what this is?
I've never
seen those before.
I know you're going
through a lot right now,
but doing drugs is not
a solution to anything.
Believe me, I--
I'm not doing drugs.
Then why did I find
these in your room?
Well, for all I know,
you put them there.
Okay, I'm trying to give
you a chance to explain.
I had some trouble
when I was younger myself,
and I wish that someone
had been more understanding
when I needed it.
I know your dad doesn't
always get stuff like this.
Are you gonna tell him?
Yeah. I'm gonna have to.
He's your dad.
And who the fuck are you?
You're not my mom.
You're nobody.
So, why don't you just mind
your own fucking business?
Where are you going?
I don't know, Marnie.
I'm so hopped up
on drugs I have no idea.
Jesus Christ.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Is someone here?
Hello?
Hello?
Oh, thank God!
Help me, please!
- Holy shit.
- Help, help!
- Hey, hey!
- I'll get help.
Wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait!
Oh, what the fuck!
Oh, my God.
Oh, please. Don't!
Payton, calm down. Hey.
Just breathe.
What happened?
Is she dead? Jesus Christ!
Please, just look at me.
We'll get through
this together.
Just breathe.
Good.
Just don't look, okay?
No!
Don't!
No!
Hey.
Hey, Dad.
What's this?
I needed to stay busy,
so I made some comfort food.
Want some?
Sure.
Where's Marnie?
She didn't call you?
She said she had
a work thing. She ran off.
Yeah. I told her I didn't
want you being alone today.
Dad. Dad!
I'm fine.
This is your mother's recipe.
You know,
if you weren't fine...
look, I know you don't want
to talk to your dad, but...
You know, I see
a lot of things at work,
and I know...
I know your mother...
...she would have been a lot
better at this than me, but...
...you can talk to me.
I know.
I know what I did
was awful.
I'll carry that guilt
for the rest of my life,
but you didn't know her.
She would have
ruined everything.
I only did all this
because I love you.
Helping you will be
the greatest thing I ever do,
and I can't change
the world...
...but I can help you
do it.
I've been writing.
I don't know if it's
world-changing stuff, but...
"I think of you
in a world so meaningless.
With your blue eyes
so brave.
I couldn't see you,
but you saw me.
A soul to be saved."
This is beautiful.
These past few days,
there's, um...
There's a lot I wasn't
ready to deal with.
I remembered why I...
...wrote to begin with.
It was my way of
processing how I felt.
All the anger,
and grief and pain.
I really didn't mean
for this all to happen.
I know,
but the truth is,
I wouldn't have stopped
if it wasn't for you.
People have tried.
I've tried.
But it took you to get me
back to myself. You.
But I don't know
what to do now.
She's dead and I--
We'll figure it out.
Like you said.
I didn't know her.
But I've known
plenty of people like her.
People like that,
they want to stop you.
You can't let them.
No. People like us,
you and me,
we're different, and we need
to stick together.
I love what
you're wearing.
This?
It's just something
I threw on.
You don't think
it's too slutty?
No, I think
you look beautiful.
This is crazy.
I know.
It's gonna be okay,
I promise.
You helped me,
so let me help you.
Okay?
Hm?
So, what do you want to do?
I've been thinking.
Hm?
I have an idea.
Okay.
No. Stop. Stop this.
Stop! Payton!
Stop, stop!
Payton! No!
I'm helping you.
I can help you.
Payton, I love you.
I love you.
No! This isn't love!
No!
Payton, no! Stop it!
You can't leave me here!
No!
Ave Maria
Come on, come on.
Ave Maria
Payton.
Payton, stop. No!
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
No. Come back!
Come back!
I would die...
For you
No.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
Hey.
Hey, you get my message?
We got a call.
We gotta go.
Uh, yeah, yeah.
Just give me a second.
Uh...
I'll be home for dinner.
Just call me
if you need anything.
All right.
They wouldn't
tell me what's going on.
Let me talk to him.
Sir, it's
a closed crime scene.
I'm not asking
to go in there, am I?
Give us some room here.
Give us some room.
I'm asking for answers.
Why is it so hard?
No help at the station
the other day.
What do you guys do?
I saw you
at the station.
Can you tell me
what's going on?
No, I don't keep
drugs in the house.
Come on, man.
I was the one who called you.
I'm not in the wrong here.
He was already acting
crazy when he showed up.
I tried to help him.
I did everything I could.
I swear to God.
There was nothing I could do.
We got some blood
out here.
I'll go check it out.
It can't be.
What do we got?
What is it?
Hey, Jan.
What is it?
Ron.
Just tell me
what's going on.
Let's just go back inside.
Ron.
Come in.
Hey.
Just letting you
know I'm leaving.
'Kay.
Yeah?
Nothing.
I'll see you later.
Thousands have
gathered here today
to pay respect
to Payton Adler,
frontman of
the band Floorplan.
It was a year ago that
the singer died by overdose,
and fans continue
to speculate
if this was an accident
or suicide.
A female victim
was found in his car
along with the murder weapon
carrying his fingerprints.
The controversy is furthered
after lyrics were posted to
Adler's social media
before his death,
the contents of which
were recorded by his band
in what has now become
a Grammy-winning hit,
making Payton Adler
part of an elite few
posthumous winners.
We did it.
Everything I do,
every single move
Every single time I've ever
thought of you
You make one turn into two,
war into a truce
I'm so embarrassed,
but I gotta tell the truth
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
You, you, you, you,
you, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
I got a crush on you,
Do you crush on me too?
You, you, you, you,
you, you, you, you
I thought I was in it
I thought I was in it,
but I changed my mind
Crush on you, do you crush
on me too?
I changed my mind,
I changed my mind...
Crush on you, do you crush
on me too?
Try to dig my grave
Ooh, it gets hard
It, it, it gets hard
It gets so fucking hard
Wake up, repeat, ah
Wake and repeat, ah
Every day the same,
all white red, red
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Thinkin' of you everywhere,
your house, my house
The car or in my room
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
You, you, you, you
I got a crush, crush, crush,
crush, crush
Do you crush on me too?
I got a cru-- Ah!
You, you, you
I got a crush on you,
do you crush on me too?
Every single thing I make,
say, think or do towards you
Everything I do,
every single move
Every single time I've ever
thought of you
You make one turn into two,
war into a truce
I'm so embarrassed,
but I gotta tell the truth
I got a cr--
Crush on--
Crush on--
You, you