Twin Lies (2024) Movie Script
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Ah
Mmm ah
Nothing last forever
Not even ink under the skin
Is it bad that I love it?
Is it good?
Do you want it?
Give in to me
I get high on
the way it feels
When I take your time
Get on, get off
Don't talk, don't
you make a sound
It's easy to pretend
you're in love
When you get a good show
You can't let me go
Oh, it's now forever
No doubt
it's a greed for show
Make more money
than you know
What you think, I'm the CEO
What, I'd rather beat ya
Now you're fronting,
I made you sweat
Not touching you,
but look stressed
I'm a touch of a beast
I'm a touch of a beast,
beast, beast, beast
[gasps]
Beast, beast, beast
beast, beast, beast
Okay, didn't we talk about
you sneaking up on me like that?
I'm picking music today.
Hey, Mr. Cupid, look my way
Make sure you listen...
One oat milk latte, Paulie.
Just punch it in, Nina.
[steam hissing]
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Your usual double shot?
Or did we wanna mix it up today?
When's your break?
Let me take you by the end
And show you all
the fun you have
When you go down,
down, down, down
I just wanna be the one
To show you all
the fun you have
When you go down, down
[gasps]
Hey, how much
did we clear today?
[sighs] Um, 11 each.
- [Paulie] Oh.
- For a whole freakin' day.
You know, we would make
so much more money
if we sold our beans in bulk
and did our pastries in house.
Yeah, maybe you
should buy the place
and you could spend
even more time here.
And before you ask,
you can close, okay?
- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.
I could also pick up
your Friday...
Don't push it.
Plus, don't you wanna go
on a date with your boyfriend?
Oh. No, he's just a regular.
Uh, a hookup buddy, you know.
It's a situationship.
You're messy.
He wants something more.
No, he doesn't.
- It's chill.
- You're not chill.
Go. Bye. See you tomorrow.
Don't forget the trash.
[bell rings]
[exhales]
[phone chimes]
She's engaged?
Come with the tagger
Bring another hammer
No, I've been the baddest
Put me on the banners
Crushing in your fate
Well, I am the answer
I like to risk,
call me anti-matter
It's a new era,
come and get this
I was in the gym, now I'm
racking better, put the...
Fuck!
I don't do good
[indistinct chatter]
Well, look who's here.
Nina-banana. C'mere. [chuckles]
Nina! I didn't know
if you'd make it.
What are you wearing
on your feet?
[chuckles] Your sister's running
late. She's stuck at work.
[Nina] Oh, classic Victoria.
You know, always working so hard
of course she'd miss her
own engagement party.
Did Victoria end up
asking you to come?
Because she told me not to
tell you about any of this.
Well, she didn't, but
her husband-to-be did.
When was the last time you had
a proper chat with your sister?
She's really thriving, you know.
Ooh, chat? I don't know.
Christmas, Easter?
Easy on the wisecracks, kiddo.
This is your sister's
special day.
And, oh, she's really something.
She's really making her way up.
- And Ryan is so supportive.
- Oh!
She got a big promotion,
bought an apartment downtown,
and you weren't
at the house housewarming.
This divide,
it upsets your mother.
We don't have to
get into it now,
not on this special day.
I just hope you and your sister
can set aside your...
Beef?
Nina, it is so good to see you.
Thank you for coming.
There he is!
The man of the hour.
A-rod guys.
[laughing]
[screaming] Congratulations,
lovebirds.
- Ooh!
- Penelope. Penelope.
Wrong sister.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
[Victoria] Hi, everyone!
Sorry, I'm late.
[gasping]
[indistinct chatter]
[mom chuckling]
Where's the wine?
It's tryna seal in right
Winning the model twice
But if the feeling's right
We're gonna be
lit all night
Don't be shy, be free
[indistinct chatter]
Yo, what's up, Nina?
How's law school?
I dropped out so bad, I guess.
Okay, that didn't make
the family newsletter.
Yeah, 'cause
I'm the family disappointment.
I'm not in law school,
and I have $150k in debt.
Oh, I'm sorry. Isn't your
family, like, rich as balls?
Why don't you ask your sister
for some of that fat
promotion cash money.
No, there is no way
I'm asking for any handouts,
especially not from V.
Oh, uh-oh, drama. Spill it.
No, it's not drama.
We just grew apart, you know?
Or I-I pushed her away, I guess.
- Mm-hmm.
- It is what it is.
My whole fucking childhood,
we-we wore the same stuff.
I-I-I just...
I want to do
my own thing, you know?
- I-i-is that so wrong?
- Ugh. I know. I'm sorry.
I'm just in so over my head.
Victoria just asked me
to be in her bridal party.
Wait, but she-she chose
her bridesmaids?
Yeah, I'm shocked
I made the cut.
Literally, a second cousin.
Yeah. Yeah, that's-that's cool.
[chuckles] Oh, but, I mean,
I can barely tell you two apart
so I'm off to a bad start.
Oh. Well, look,
I just got this bad boy,
and V definitely
doesn't have one.
Eight. Not number of
Harry Potter movies.
Okay, bu-but it's like, no P...
[Penelope] I only needed six.
Watch how I move
Ha! Ain't nobody
stopping me
I'm doing what I do
[laughter]
They're just tryna copy me
Uh, hey...
Uh, I got another call
from the collection agency
again today looking for you.
Sweetheart,
if you need any help...
Yeah, dad, I-I-I got it.
Okay? Won't happen again.
- [sighs]
- Love you.
Uh-huh.
[sighs]
You won't see me calling
Wondering what
you see in me
[phone chimes]
Wear your ego like
an accessory
Ugh. Screw everyone
in a real job.
You're a little dressed down
for work today.
Excuse me? You too.
- [bartender] Bad day?
- Horrible.
Um-hmm.
I need to stand. Can I,
can I just get the bill?
Your guy has got you covered.
- Hm?
- Like always.
[indistinct chatter]
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
[clicks tongue] Thanks.
You always did like
making me wait, you rascal.
Nice of you to buy.
What's, um, what's your story?
What's my story?
I miss you already.
That's my story. Look,
I want you to take this.
- Oh.
- Sparkly and diamondy.
For sure. Th-thank you.
Because I don't want you
to forget me.
Never.
[inhales sharply]
My love. God,
I'll miss you so much.
Mmm, I'll miss you so much.
I'll be strong. Oh...
[indistinct chatter]
I'll-I'll see you
in a bit. Okay?
What are you doing?
Oh, are you upset I found that
you've been having an affair?
Okay, I'm not having an affair,
okay? This is work.
- That guy thought I was you.
- Hey...
He said, I'm gonna miss this.
- It's not what you think.
- Right.
- He is, he's one of my clients.
- Right.
So where's your ring, then?
And why the hell
is he giving you jewelry?
I'm an escort.
Okay? Are you done?
[scoffs] No, no.
You're joking.
Holy shit!
- Holy shit.
- Okay.
Consulting, huh?
Yeah. I-I am a consultant,
in a way.
- Right, right. For sure.
- Okay, just listen. Okay.
Remember that first job
I got after my undergrad?
- Sure.
- Getting in
at a global banking startup.
That looked good.
But everything I told mom
and dad was complete bullshit.
I had no way
of making ends meet.
Then one thing led to another,
and now I work exclusively
as a consultant with UHNWI.
You know,
you can just say escort.
It's ultra high
net worth individuals,
people with a net worth
of at least $30 million.
[scoffs]
There's no way anyone
knows about this, right?
- Holy shit. Does Ryan?
- No.
- Um..
- Does he?
Uh, uh, he doesn't know
exactly everything,
but, um, he knows
about the income.
Look, I'm not ashamed
of what I do at all,
but there's a stigma.
That's, that's reality,
and now that I'm engaged
I just need to make
a fresh start.
Cash out, get out,
that's a wrap.
So, what's up
with the dude outside?
- A lot of my Johns...
- Johns.
Are, um, upset
that I'm quitting. Okay.
So I'm just running
into a couple challenges
making a clean break.
What are you gonna do?
- Should we...
- Uh, okay. Okay.
This is above your pay grade.
Do not tell anybody
about any of this.
I'm handling it.
I won't. I promise.
Thanks, ladies. So generous.
[sighs]
- Big night last night, huh?
- Yeah.
I may have been
a little bit drunk.
Sorry, I couldn't make it out.
Oh, all good.
Honestly, last night
was fricking crazy.
But nice to see you.
Even though I hate this place.
If it's any consolation,
I hate my job too.
Oh, I feel so consoled, Curtis.
What is so bad about your gig?
Uh, well, my boss
is a nightmare.
I have crippling insomnia,
and, um, I'm insanely
overdue for promotion.
So then ask for it.
Yeah, sure.
No, that's so easy. Yeah.
Well, like, that is. Just ask.
Make the time on his calendar
and demand his respect.
Okay.
See that guy over there?
Always losing at backgammon
'cause he never slots
his five-point early enough
to get positional advantage.
Positional advantage?
Seize the day.
Okay? Sack up and ask.
This one's on the house.
[bottles clinking]
- [spray hissing]
- Nina, it's me.
Are you trying to blind me?
Are you trying tokillme?!
- What the fuck, stalker?
- I needed to talk to you.
And you had to pick
the most intense way
of figuring that out.
I don't know where
you live anymore.
You know,
I thought about calling,
but this is a conflict that
needs to happen in person.
When did you get so jacked?
Ryan owns a Muay Thai gym.
That's, that's how we met.
Okay, Wonder Woman, let's go.
My apartment's a few blocks up.
- Wait, we're walking?
- Yes. Let's go.
[man singing in French]
Okay. Lay it on me,
you little stalker.
What's up?
- What is that?
- Juice.
- Cheers.
- Thanks.
Okay, I've said goodbye
to all my regulars,
but I have one last date
on the books.
[Victoria] Super VIP.
New client, one date,
5K an hour.
He's already met me, he's
already given me the deposit,
but he's only here for one week.
And Ryan already planned
this weekend getaway thing.
Okay...
Here's my pitch.
- You go on the date as me.
- [scoffs]
[Victoria] I already have the
deposit, so I'll just keep that.
But then you can keep
all of the hourly,
plus any tip you tax on,
and he will tip.
You can fix your car.
And it'll take a huge chunk
out of all
of your law school debt.
I would bail if I could,
but I've already signed
a bunch of contracts
and an NDA...
W-w-wait.
- Would I have to...
- What?
- You know...
- Have sex?
No. He's looking
for companionship.
But come on, that's what
he's paying you for, right?
No, a lot of people think that,
[Victoria] and that's
actually not the case.
So if physical intimacy
isn't part of it,
then sex is completely
off the table.
So let me get this straight.
I am the only person
who could do this for you?
Well, yeah, he's met me,
so it's gotta be "me."
And I could just say no.
You're right. You could.
Wow! Wow!
This is such an exciting
change in our dynamic.
Maybe you'll even ask me
to be a bridesmaid.
Mm, I wouldn't push it.
Okay.
So what are we talking
money? Like, all in math?
After tip? 30K minimum.
It's pretty good.
And what about this?
- Can I keep it?
- Of course, you pocketed that.
Sure, Nina.
You can keep that also.
Nice. Okay, screw it.
I'm down to cosplay
as you for a few bucks.
I'll put on a dress, eat
some lasagna, call it a day.
We're gonna have to
find you something to wear.
Try this.
[scoffs] Okay, dude. Come on,
it's-it's really not my style.
It should be. Okay,
I'll give you some privacy
But here is what you need
to know about David.
David Linx, CEO of Linxell Inc.
Known for charity
and do-gooder shit.
Buddies with Zuckerberg, Elon.
He's in the billionaires'
club, but...
not cool enough
to go to Burning Man.
Kind of a loner,
never been married, no kids,
always traveling.
Cruising on the highway
Okay, let me see you.
- You look pretty good.
- I look like you.
Yeah. I mean, you need a blowout
and a manicure desperately.
- Here.
- Cool.
- What's this for?
- Your new work phone.
That's the number David has.
Are we all set?
Yes, ma'am. Let's do it.
Uh, I will be keeping
this dress, though.
- No, you won't.
- Yes, I will.
And definitely the change.
I-I might need a few more.
Of course.
I look good.
Ah
Nothing last forever
Not even ink under the skin
Is it bad that I love it?
Is it good?
Do you want it?
Give in to me
I get high on
the way it feels
When I take your time
[elevator dings]
Victoria Dawson.
Come with me.
- [bodyguard] Phone.
- Uh.
Turn around.
Hands against the wall.
Now.
[gasps]
Come in, and take that off.
Mr. Linx will
be with you shortly.
[door closes]
[breathing shakily]
[exhales]
Don't touch that.
It's very expensive.
Sit.
Sorry. Hello.
It's nice to see you again.
[David] Security
is very important to me.
Thank you for understanding.
Nice to see you.
[hiccups] Um...
How-how was, um, the flight?
You're nervous tonight.
You weren't before.
No, I-I just get
the hiccups when I'm...
Nervous.
I collect boards. Do you play?
[hiccups] Um...
This is firestone marble
and black granite.
These are calledmen
I think. Right.
So sexist.
Stand.
You're different than before.
Um...
[hiccups] It's just, um...
It's just me.
[gasps]
I killed them.
Your hiccups?
[chuckles]
Yeah. Yeah.
Thanks f-for the scare.
Wine.
[gasps]
Fuck!
- Oh.
- Fucking idiots...
- Hey, hey.
- Don't touch me.
No one likes a piggy boy.
I, um, poured us some wine.
[sighs]
You also reset the board.
Victoria...
do you want to play?
Hey, man. Elevator's busted.
You know where the stairs are?
You're not supposed to be here.
[groans]
Two minutes max
before he wakes up.
- [Bruno] You got eyes on David?
- Can't see a damn thing.
Oh, wait. Hello.
- A woman.
- Do we know her?
Not yet.
She's a new target.
Let's roll.
Boom.
No one's ever beat me before.
That was a nasty blitz
at the end,
I-I didn't mean to...
No, they let me win.
Every single person in my life.
My COO,
my chief of staff, they, uh...
[David] But you're fun.
You're a surprise.
Should we have some whiskey?
I think you read my mind.
Can we just get real
for a second?
Sure.
Why do you choose to,
I don't know,
hire someone like me
if you're not looking
to do the deed?
[laughs]
Do the deed?
Are you in the 8th grade?
Oh, come on. You-you seriously
don't wanna...
Sex is the least
interesting thing
two people can do together.
Really?
Tell me more.
It's primal.
It's a reductive weakness.
It's a distraction.
It's a mere offshoot
of the thing that truly binds
and breaks people.
Power.
And I want as much
of that as I can get.
So now my question
to you, Victoria.
Rematch?
Let's go.
We could sit in silence
and never be heard
Your eyes speak
a million words
You already lost
when you started to play
And now you're just a pawn
in the devil's game
[groans]
- [gasps]
- Oh, sorry.
I'm hooked on solitaire.
Where's the other guy?
I don't know. I'm on call, and
I got the call, so here I am.
- Is David...
- He's been gone for hours.
I'm just holding down the fort.
- So I'm done.
- Yep.
Phone's on the table, doll.
Mm.
[David]Power.
And I want as much
of that as I can get.
[bodyguard] Now, if I were you,
I'd check under your pillow.
Oh, right. Yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah, it, um...
It looks, looks pretty good.
Yeah.
50 bands?
Okay!
When you're gone
I feel so down
Then you come back again
And we spend, spend, spend.
Dude. Dude,
I freaking crushed it.
Like, I was awesome.
Anyways, I know
you're busy touring venues
and can't pick up the phone,
but I nailed it.
You're in the clear.
Just call me back,
or don't. Whatever. Bye.
Cash was everything
around me, baby
And if you ain't
getting no money
Like you do rain, bitches?
I just want the bag,
all I want is cash
Take you to
the money, running fast
I just want the get
all around my neck
Boy, bounce if you ain't
talking about a check?
Scrub.
Morning, miss.
I'm Agent Petersen,
and this is my colleague,
Agent Bruno.
[Petersen] Are you
an associate of David Linx?
- No.
- You just spent
the night with him.
Well, I-I fell asleep
there, I-I didn't...
Can we come in? We'd like
to ask you a few questions.
Sorry, I-I wasn't
expecting company.
- It's normally really...
- What's your full name?
Uh, it's me, uh,
Victoria Dawson.
So, uh, what's, what's going on?
What are you guys doing here?
We can't say much,
but we're investigating
potential criminal activity
involving Mr. Linx.
Did you and David discuss
any of his business dealings
last night?
No, no, we had an intense
backgammon tournament.
Honestly, kind of
bizarre flirting, right?
[chuckles] I don't know,
but that was...
This dude's a real kook.
We're looking to bring in a CI.
A criminal informant.
Our case has
developed to the point
where we need someone
in David's inner circle
to provide us some intelligence.
He's very deep in
some M&A conversations.
Mergers and acquisitions.
We need to identify
all the companies
David's courting to buy Linxell.
On top of that,
he's very tricky to track down.
Did he say how long
he'd be in town for?
Um, a week, I think.
But, uh, the plan is
I'm never seeing him again.
[chuckles]
Bye.
Last night was it.
So, um...
I don't think
I'll be of much help.
- Sorry.
- But you slept over.
Any other woman
he was fraternizing with
they generally leave
after 15 minutes.
- 30 tops.
- He bores easily.
Trust us, you'll
be hearing from him.
Appreciate your
cooperation, Miss Dawson.
Okay. But I-I seriously
don't think I can, I can be...
We'll be in touch soon.
Thanks for your time.
[door closes]
[phone chimes]
I just want the bag,
all I want is cash
[knock on door]
I told you guys, I-I can't help.
- What?
- How did it go?
Oh, what are you doing here?
Uh, we had to come home
early. Ryan got out.
Food poisoning.
Also, I need that dress back.
Probably worth more
than a month's rent here.
We have a problem.
What do you mean
we have a problem?
Your message said
that you killed it.
Okay, yes, I-I did kill it.
But did you just see
those two burly guys
leaving my apartment?
- Uh-huh?
- Yeah.
That was the FBI.
The fucking FBI was here?
What? Do they think you're me?
Or do they know you're you?
They think it's you.
Okay. Th-that I'm you.
Why would you lie and tell
them that you were me?
I don't know. Because I-I
was you when I was with David.
This is very bad.
Very bad, Nina.
Feds looking into
David and now me?
- You're good.
- No, I am, I am not all good.
- Not all good at all.
- What do you mean?
All my purses, my shoes,
that dress I am.
I-I-Iskimmedit all.
All these high net worth guys
they have these house accounts
with couture designers
and anytime one of them would
leave a phone or laptop open,
I would, um...
I'd occasionally go on it
and charge everything I wanted.
I mean, everything
in my closet. It's...
Stolen. It's stolen?
[Nina] That's great.
That's just great.
I should never have
brought you into this.
[Nina] Yeah, you shouldn't have.
But I made 50 Gs last night.
That's how good I was.
Right, it's a combination of him
being super rich, super lonely.
- Beginner's luck.
- Really beginner's luck?
Is-is that why he hired me
the rest of the week?
- For how much?
- I get to set the price.
Okay, look, you may think
this is easy money,
[Victoria] but it's not. Okay?
David is a powerful guy.
If he finds out that you've
talked to the FBI even once.
Holy shit. I need
to take over from here.
You need to take over?
[chuckles] You really think
that's gonna fly?
Okay, have you ever seen
a backgammon board before?
Hmm?
- Uh...
- Uh, uh, exactly.
David may think I'm you,
but he knows me.
We may look the same,
but we are completely different.
Shit.
[sighs] Fair. If we're gonna
do this for real, though,
you're gonna have to learn a lot
more what it takes to be me.
Easy.
Rule number one.
This is your office.
[Nina] What?
On the loading dock?
No, the hotel.
Wherever you are.
When you go into the office,
you check your
personal life at the door.
When you leave the office,
work stays behind.
And if you ever need to
leave work unexpectedly,
you'll need this.
This card right here
gives you access
to the staff-only staircase
that you can get to
from any floor.
That exit right
there is the door.
And know if you need to
use it, do not hesitate.
This is your out.
Okay, Um, what's
rule number two?
- Be ready for anything.
- Dude.
Your turn.
When you're at work,
the only person
who has your back is you.
Show me your right hook.
[groans]
Okay, I-I'll rally, I'll rally.
You gotta be able
to work under pressure.
Say David orders A5 Wagyu ribeye
and he wants your opinion
on the 2015 Chteau Margaux
or the Opus One Bordeaux.
- What's your pick?
- I don't know.
Don't ribs usually go with beer?
[sighs]
Okay, we're gonna have
to get you an earpiece
so I can supervise.
- Oh, hi.
- Um, how can I help you?
- When's the next date?
- How did you know...
We know a lot more
than you think Ms. Dawson.
Tonight. He didn't
say what time.
He just said, be ready.
Okay, but how did
you know I worked here?
And where's your big,
scary partner guy dude?
He had a bad breakup here
once. But don't worry.
We're doing everything
we can to keep you safe.
We have less than a week,
so get all
the information you can.
Business, personal,
just keep him talking.
[bell rings]
Can I get you anything to go?
All set, thanks.
Safe out there.
Uh, your usual?
Uh, Sure. Yeah, yeah,
yeah, please.
And I-I just wanted to
invite you to my birthday party.
It's super low key.
Casual. Just friends
at my place. Thanks.
Yeah, yeah, nice.
Um, I mean, send me the details
I'll-I'll try to make it
Cool. Cool, cool, cool.
Um, by the way, I, uh,
I, uh, I took your advice
and I-I got
in touch with my boss.
Dude, that's awesome.
- Yeah.
- Yo, up top.
- Okay, all right.
- Nice.
[both laugh]
Um, oh, um...
I'll leave you to that,
but I guess
I-I hope I see you later
for more than a high five.
Oh, more? Wh-what do you mean?
Can you explain
what you mean by more?
- [groans]
- Ooh. Ooh.
[David] You
disappeared last night.
Nobody knows where you were.
You're gonna tell me
who you're working for?
Okay.
- [groans]
- Ooh!
[sighs]
Ah, dude, watch it.
[phone chimes]
Okay, can you stop moving?
This is an incredibly expensive
piece of technology.
I'm sorry. He just texted me.
He said I gotta
be ready in an hour.
Okay, uh, let me
just test this out.
See, things are about to get
a whole lot worse for you.
Owww! Jesus!
Sorry. Wait, um, say something.
Something, something.
I can't wait to fuck up
the wine order tonight
while I collect intelligence
for the FBI.
Good. It's working.
What was that?
- That look right there?
- Nothing.
Okay. He just texted me
to wear high heels.
Ordered it.
Kind of weird, but kind of hot.
Yeah. [sighs]
I forgot to tell you
about rule number three, babe.
Do not catch feelings.
Obviously.
This guy is clearly nuts.
Zero danger there.
Mm-hmm. It's
the most important rule.
Okay, do not catch feelings
for any of your Johns
or anyone he knows.
- Strictly business.
- [sighs]
- Yeah?
- Yes, yes.
Whatever. You got it.
Now can you get me some heels
that aren't gonna blister
the shit out of my feet?
Can I just wear
my crocs actually?
I want that green
Go get that green
I want that green, green
You talking about
I'm a savage
Nah maybe you average, yeah
I ain't about
not to have it
[Victoria]If anything
weird happens, I'm here.
V, you don't have to
helicopter-escort-parent me.
I got this.
- Hey.
- Good evening, Miss Dawson.
I ain't about
not to have it
I want that
green, green, green
What you see?
What you mean?
I'm talking about
my whole team
When we come,
we gonna leave
We leaving with that
green, green, green
So do you want my phone now, or?
You keep that.
David said you're good.
[elevator dings]
- So no blindfold either?
- Nope.
Bummer.
He's got a different
kinda surprise in mind.
- Hello.
- [Victoria]Stay calm.
I am with you.
[Nina] David?
Come in here. I have
something to show you.
I was gonna buy you flowers.
But I thought this
would be a lot more fun.
[chuckles] Oh, my God.
Are these for me?
They're probably more
my taste than yours
but we can courier
in anything you like.
Thank you.
[Victoria]Okay,
he's a gifts guy.
Stay cool, keep involving him.
What about this one?
[Nina] I mean, you seem
like a red guy.
I'm gonna give you some privacy.
It's okay.
Oh...
[Victoria]Did you just strip
down in front of him?
Oh, my God, Nina.
There is an art to the tease.
Can you help me?
[sighs]
You-you're very spunky.
[clicks tongue]
Like a glove.
What do you think?
It's perfect. Classic.
You're gonna fit right in.
[Victoria]Okay. He's into you.
Your energy's working, I guess.
Stay spunky.
Fit in where?
Bar Bristol. I bought it out.
[Victoria]Bristol's
close to here.
It just got a Michelin star.
Mention that.
Ooh, a fresh Michelin star?
Oui, s'il vous plat.
Mm. Okay. This is really good.
[chuckles]
Uh, I hope the 2004 Dom's
hitting the spot.
It's not quite
as good as the 2003.
I mean, I kind of do like it.
I didn't realize
we were on a budget.
Oh, yeah.
Choose drink tonight.
Okay.
So that guy
who brought me up tonight,
he said you trusted me.
Does that mean
you have a little crush?
Enough of a crush
that I don't need to
make you wear a blindfold.
What happened to that other guy?
Aren't you a curious cat?
It was an innocent
question, okay?
He's the only person I've met
in your big, fancy world.
As a business owner,
I need to make
some very difficult decisions,
navigate slippery slopes.
He just wasn't trustworthy.
[Victoria]Nice opening.
Um, you can fish
for company names now.
Okay, so what is
your best Linxell advice?
You know all the other
guys in the market.
Should I be buying crypto?
You want a bias?
If I were you,
and I had 5 billion,
I would invest it in
Linxell Nuclear Energy
or any branch of Linxell.
Sloan Capital might buy us
from Maby Maxtero Tech.
That's enough business.
But what I really want to know.
Little Victoria,
what were her dreams?
Honestly, not much of a dream,
but I wanted to run
my own lemonade stand.
- Lemonade?
- Yes.
- It was good lemonade. Okay.
- I'm sure it was.
That's a fledgling entrepreneur.
So did young David dream
about all this?
What was he like?
I'll give you two words.
Overconfident and overlooked.
I couldn't get anybody
to listen to me or my ideas.
So there I am, in my 20s.
I'm working 18 hours
as an analyst a day.
I need extra energy,
so I pick up a coke habit.
But here's the thing.
I was smart enough to
get to know my suppliers.
Fast forward,
I find the capital to get
Linxell off the ground.
Look at me now.
Look at you.
The only person you need
to bet on, Victoria,
is yourself.
I'll be back.
[Victoria]You hanging in there?
This is a marathon.
I'm good. I'm honestly
having a pretty good time.
[Victoria]Okay.
Rule number three.
Just flagging in case
you're flirting for real.
You're, um,
you're doing a great job.
Thanks.
[Victoria]Okay, signing off.
[David] Let's get out of here.
Not yet.
I need to show you something.
What is this place?
Once it's renovated
and I add about 20 stories,
it's going to be
one of our offices.
Just closed the deal today.
Cool space, right?
It is super fucking cool.
What was this place?
This was a camera
manufacturing plant.
See, I used to be
an amateur photographer.
Oh, really?
I actually went through
a photo phase.
So you set this up for me, huh?
Show me your skills.
I plan on it. Sit.
Okay. But I am
a really bad model.
[camera shutter clicks]
See, that's my only pose.
I hate my smile.
I don't need you
to smile for me.
- [David] Hmm.
- [camera shutter clicks]
Infinity tattoo.
I know, it's basic.
I, um...
I got it the day
I dropped out of law school.
[Nina] To carve my own path,
create my own happiness.
[laughs] It's stupid.
Caught your smile.
[exhales sharply]
[camera shutter clicks]
Kiss me.
[camera shutter clicks]
[rattles]
Shutter's stuck.
[exhales]
You're a dangerous woman,
Victoria.
You're a disrupter.
Interloper.
If I were a weak man,
I'd break my rules for you.
[inhales sharply]
Let's see what we got.
It's gorgeous.
[phone vibrating]
- Oh, come on.
- It's a fucking PR nightmare.
What?
My ex CFO's kid
is trying to stage
some kind of social media coup.
Good, fucking luck, asshole.
I had him blacklisted
from every single college
he got accepted into.
Why?
His dad was my partner
at Linxell.
He said, he believed
in my mission
and then he took
my fucking ideas
and he starts his own company.
Do you know what that makes him?
That makes him a fucking rat.
And do you know what I hate?
People who lie to me.
I hate rats.
Fuck!
Gotta go deal with this.
[door closes]
[handle rattles]
David?
[banging]
Hello.
Let me out.
Let me out of here.
David's driver took him outside.
Come, I'll take you home.
[Victoria] Okay, so explain
to me what happened.
I don't know why you're
hysteric dealing with.
- How? Anybody would.
- Dude, okay.
I got paid, and the agent
said, I did a good job.
- It's fine.
- It's not fine.
Okay. You were literally
trapped in a room.
Yeah, but I think
it was an accident.
Look, David trusts me
and I trust him.
He's not some evil
corporate overlord.
Hey, how much longer
is your break?
The milk locker
needs to be cleaned.
I get 30 whole minutes, bro.
Clean it yourself, dumb ass.
Okay, Nina,
I'm being serious, okay?
If my John's right about David,
he's a lot more dangerous
than we think.
Your John is probably
just jealous.
David has accomplished a lot,
even when no one
believes in him.
Okay, I'm seeing him tomorrow.
Hopefully I'm not late
to the bridal shower.
Thank you for inviting me,
by the way.
Yeah, I mean, mom
thought it'd be nice
if you were there, so...
Oh, right, mom.
Look, um, David stuff
is priority right now.
Yeah.
- Keep me posted on details.
- Mm-hmm.
[Spanish song on radio]
Hey, you know you missed
your boyfriend this morning
- since you were late.
- David?
If that's your situationship,
not boyfriend, then yeah.
Oh no, no. It's just Curtis.
- What about Curtis?
- Shit, Curtis.
Happy belated birthday.
Can I come in?
[chuckles]
You can stay over if you want.
I know we've been
pretty casual, but...
I've just got
the craziest day tomorrow.
But maybe next time, okay?
[sighs]
Are you making the bed?
Aren't you getting back in?
Yeah, I like it neat.
Okay. You're funny, buddy.
Buddy?
Wow. Is that what I am to you?
You haven't really had the
what-are-we conversation yet?
No, we're-we're
seeing each other.
Yeah, definitely.
[Nina] I'm bad
at explaining this stuff,
but we're good.
Yeah.
- Cool.
- Good.
Happy birthday.
See you soon, okay?
[sighs]
You've got to be kidding me.
Stunning.
[exhales sharply]
[breathes deeply]
Uh, I am so sorry
about the other night.
Things went sideways, fast.
I hope that you're hungry.
I, um, I see you bought
the place out again.
Impressive.
- Is someone else coming?
- Oh, yeah, it should be quick.
It's some mid-level guy
from the nonprofit arm.
I don't wanna be the kind of CEO
who doesn't commune
with his staff.
Plus he sacked up
and emailed me directly,
so I figured, why the hell not?
Plus, it might be fun for you
to watch me make him grovel.
[chuckles]
Eat this.
Welcome.
Hi. [chuckles]
Thank you, sir.
I, uh, I'm-I'm Curtis.
Curtis, the go-getter. Sit.
Curtis, this is Victoria.
Victoria?
Hi. It's, uh, nice to meet you.
Well, I, uh, wanted to thank you
for making the time.
Give me the rundown.
When did you start?
What is your story?
Well, I-I've only ever
worked for Linxell, Sir.
Started as an intern and kept
moving up the food chain.
What made you decide
to email me?
I... [chuckles]
Actually the, uh, the girl
I've been seeing encouraged me.
[chuckling]
You're good for that.
Ah, you need to try some caviar.
Mmm.
And, uh, you know I've been,
I've been reporting to your team
for some time now. I-I...
Yeah, I gathered,
your e-mail was compelling.
Solid plan for restructuring.
So...
give us your pitch.
Been living this life
for a long time
[David] So, I said,
"Mark, 1950s called
they want their strip
mining back."
That's exactly what I was...
But that's the whole
point is that
there was always an eco
sustainability mandate.
Exactly, and that's,
that's that's why I think
we can really make
a greater impact.
Agreed, it's very
innovative. I like it.
Well, I, uh,
I don't wanna take up
any more of your time, sir.
I can imagine you're very busy,
so why don't we circle back?
No need.
You deserve a title change.
I want you to report
directly to me.
[David] I don't want
your ideas being funneled
through some mid level manager.
They'll be a-a salary
increase, of course.
I'm gonna be here
until the weekend.
I will see how it goes.
Okay. Wow,
thank you so much, sir.
- Really...
- Stand up.
- Shake my hand.
- Will do.
And by the way, if you keep
working hard like this,
you might score
some tail like that.
[David exhales sharply]
Thank you again
for your time, sir.
Really appreciate it.
It was lovely to
meet you, Victoria.
You too.
Well, we're gonna
make a buck off that kid.
[chuckles]
Oh, my God. I-I am so sorry
I'm late, but I made it.
- Hi.
- You missed it.
Damn, girl. You clean up good.
Did you get caught in
the bridge traffic too?
Yeah, and, like,
some other things.
But, um, what-what
did happen there?
Um, they found a body
floating in the river.
I think they pulled it up, like,
where I just like went by.
Oh, no worry.
You didn't miss much here.
Basic girls, not bitches,
women giving your sister
the same nightgown.
Three times.
Three times.
[chuckles]
But great shower.
You don't have to do
guilt dishes.
I know you'll be working.
- How'd it go?
- Um...
Super easy.
No snags at all.
Okay, just saying, if this were
getting to be too much for you
you'd tell me, right?
Yes, 100%. Trust me.
Okay, I trust you.
Ooh, did Victoria just
ask you to be her bridesmaid?
Nope. Still proving
my freaking mettle, I guess.
Ooh, whomp, whomp.
Oh, also, I found a news article
about the guy they pulled
out of the river.
Wait.
Hot, right?
[Penelope chuckles]
Dead hot.
[Petersen] He unloaded
all this intel over lunch?
Yeah, I found that
he's super chatty
when he's drinking espresso.
So I seized the day
just for you guys.
That's good work.
We're on top of
11 different companies
in M&A discussions,
thanks to you.
That's great.
I'm-I'm happy for you guys.
O-okay, so h-he's here
for a few more days.
How much more info do you need?
You got into bed with David.
Now you've got to sleep
in it, metaphorically.
[Petersen] I don't
know your arrangement.
I don't know your arrangement.
Okay, but what about
that security guard
that just got pulled out
of the river?
What's gonna happen
to me if stuff goes wrong?
We're not at liberty
to discuss that.
You guys don't care.
We'll continue to do
our best to protect you
if you do your best to help us.
We're in the home stretch.
We need a copy of David's speech
from the Linxell Gala on Friday.
[Petersen] We know he's got
a major announcement plan
on the company restructuring.
Once we've got that info,
we'll cut you loose.
And make sure there's
no problems with David.
Okay, so I get the speech,
a-and then we're done?
[Nina] This is over?
Sure. You need a ride somewhere?
No, no, actually,
I would just love it
if you drop me here by myself
in the middle of the night
in an empty parking lot.
We'll take you downtown.
Miss universe,
miss universe
Miss universe,
miss universe
Miss universe,
miss universe
[knocking on door]
- You gotta stop calling me.
- Gotta stop? I'm sorry.
Okay. Can we just talk?
Let me explain.
Look, I get it. I get it.
I know you might be
seeing other guys but...
No, I-I'm not.
Okay, that's the thing.
It's just you.
Is he your boyfriend?
Do you love him?
You're in love with him.
- Oh, my God.
- No, no, no. Stop it.
When we first hooked up,
you said you were not looking
for any commitment,
so I was following your lead.
Your lead. I didn't
wanna lose you.
He is not my boyfriend,
okay? At all.
You know how your work
revolves around David.
So does mine.
What do you...
You're-you're a barista.
Yeah, fine. I'm-I'm a barista.
But I'm also David's escort.
[sighs]
"Victoria."
Yeah, That's my alter ego.
Um.
How many, uh...
How many times
have you had to...
- What? With him?
- With...
God, no. No,
Curtis, not, zero.
[scoffs] I-it's a special
arrangement. H-he's lonely.
All we do is play backgammon.
[scoffs]
Curtis... I really like you.
[sighs]
[scoffs] And... I get it, okay?
I-I-I screwed up.
I-I-I push people away.
But that's what I do
when I care, okay?
[Nina] Or even worse, I just
freaking keep them around.
So that's what I did
with you, okay?
I-I put you in a box, uh...
A "not boyfriend" box,
to protect myself.
That lunch made me realize
how much of
a fucking idiot I was.
[sighs]
Sorry.
All my life I have followed
the fucking rules.
Colored in the lines,
crunched numbers.
But then I meet you.
[Curtis] And you
pushed me away, yeah.
But you also pushed me
out of my comfort zone.
I wanted to ask you to be
my girlfriend for months.
For the sake on
my birthday, I almost...
So ask me then, just ask me.
David would lose
his fucking mind over this.
- You'd have to be...
- Discreet?
Yeah. He can't know, ever.
I'll break it off
with him soon, okay?
We just need to keep
it underground
and then it'll just be us.
Okay.
It's getting kind of
late. Did you, uh...
Do you want to ride home or?
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
Seeking how to reach the top,
don't wanna start again
Got in breaking,
moving down
- Is it okay?
- Yeah.
Don't pick me up,
touchin' the ground
[chuckles]
[breathing heavily]
[chuckles]
Oh, hey, it's him.
He's calling.
- Answer it.
- Right now?
We both know he hates
getting his calls declined.
Answer it, and I can
still make you come.
[chuckles] You wish you could.
Is that dare? Oh, it's on.
- I think it's...
- Ciao!
[breathing heavily]
Hi, David. Mmm.
Yeah, that's good.
Yeah, yeah. I'm...
I'm-I'm really good.
No, I feel that stuff
is not boring at all.
I'm listening. Yeah.
So you know where they
send misbehaving glasses?
They get sent to prison.
- [all laughing]
- Cake!
And that's exactly
why I think it's best
that none of Dad's
cousins are coming.
- They're so boisterous.
- [chuckles]
[Victoria] I mean,
the guest list is perfect.
We didn't want
more than 100 anyway.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, that's perfect.
Uh, I'm sorry.
We must be boring you.
Oh, me? No, no, I'm,
I'm just a little beat.
I've got two jobs now.
- That's great.
- Yeah.
- Why didn't you tell us?
- Mmm.
Too busy hustling, you know?
[chuckles] What's the gig?
Mmm, so would it be more
impressive or less impressive
if I told you that
V help me get the job.
[laughs] Hey, what do you mean?
Are you V's assistant?
No, Dad.
And thank you for that
soul-crushing denigration.
- [scoffs]
- I'm consulting. Just like V.
[inhales] Watch
your tone, please.
Mmm.
But guys,
that is the boring part.
Okay, the more exciting part
is that I have a boyfriend.
Well, that's pretty impressive.
Well, my goodness,
tell us about the guy.
Should we invite him
to the wedding?
No, we, we haven't even met yet.
I think that'd be great, mom.
- Uh, what's he do?
- He works at Linxell Inc.
Can I chat with you
for a second?
Oh, I'd love to, dear sister.
- Huh!
- Hmph!
Twins.
You know, they got that
telekinesis thing. It's...
[Victoria]
Are you out of your mind?
The one fucking rule!
I cannot believe
you fell for David.
- Nope. Wrong.
- Wrong?
Guess you don't know
everything after all, huh?
What was that about Linxell?
His name is Curtis.
I knew him way before
I knew David from Linxell Inc.
He just happens to work
at Linxell with David.
Mm, so yeah, it's a, it's
a little bit messy right now.
You-your personal shit is not
what matters right now, okay?
The fact of the matter is
you can't handle this juggle.
The risk of your new boyfriend
being your VIP escort
client's employee.
- Holy shit. This is a disaster.
- Really?
Because I have been handling it
all just freaking fine.
Including my job as
an FBI freaking informant.
[scoffs]
You are not fine, babe.
Do not be gone, descendant babe.
You're not my boss.
And I'm the one
calling the shots now.
I apologize, okay?
I'm just, I'm just
trying to watch out
for the both of us here.
It's a little late.
I gotta go.
Someone's gotta clean up
the mess we made.
Running like a hotshot,
look at where I am
Taking all the heat like
a summer in Japan
Bought up all
this ice cream screaming
'Cause I can't let you
taste all the sweetness
Melting in my hair
Got a boom boom boom
With a cherry on top
Big attitude
with the sprinkles all up
Fresh and free
when I talk that talk
On the shore of that shake
and I'm never gonna stop
- Hey you.
- Hey you.
You look incredible.
Lucky for my rules,
I have a chaperone.
You remember Curtis
from the lunch meeting?
Yes. Hi.
Hi. Victoria, right?
It's nice to see you again.
Uh, I can just
head out now, sir.
No, no, no. You stay.
Victoria, we're running
late on a lot of business
we got to finish. Lots to
finalize before the gala.
So I stole Curtis from HQ
and I actually might
take him with me when I leave.
Well, you know what?
You boys finish up. I'll just...
No, no, no. Stay.
Sit right next to me.
So, Curtis, uh, how close are
we to finalizing a statement?
This cannot be funneled
through PR assholes.
- No leaks. Just us.
- Uh, we're-we're close.
We're close.
Uh, but you know what? I...
I think I just could use
a-an hour alone with it.
So, I, I'm just gonna
finish this up at home, sir.
- [Curtis] If you don't...
- Sure, that's fine.
Just get it to me
the second, it's done.
Yeah, well, I mean,
the draft on there is nearly it,
but I'm just gonna make
some final adjustments
[Curtis] to the closing remarks.
[David] Okay, But
the strategic shift is crucial.
This has to inspire
nothing but confidence.
I cannot have shareholders
getting spooked.
[Curtis] Yes.
[exhales]
I have a theory about you.
What is it?
Curtis... has a crush on you.
[chuckles]
I-I don't think he does.
Is he your type?
Curtis? No.
Well, then, am I your type?
You cannot be defined as a type.
Don't do that.
Tell me the truth.
Do you like me?
Would you be here
if I weren't paying you?
Close your eyes.
Close them.
[David] Do it.
[inhales]
- See.
- [gasps]
I think you are lying.
Because what I would bet
is that what you're thinking is
I need... a new necklace.
- [exhales]
- [chuckles]
It's like a backgammon board.
I love it.
Firestone marble
and black granite.
And I want you to wear this
to the Gala tomorrow.
[Victoria] Still closed?
Yep. Tell me when.
And you're 100% sure
you want me to see it now?
Yes. Screw tradition.
Ready when you are.
[Victoria] Okay.
[song over music player]
[Victoria chuckles] Ta-da!
Wow, you are gorgeous.
Okay, d-do not cry.
If you cry, then I'm gonna cry.
Yeah, that would just
be so lame of us.
- Incredibly.
- Mm-hmm.
[chuckling]
Should I go grab
champagne to celebrate?
I think we have to.
I, um, also bought a garter,
but, um, you're gonna have
to wait to see that.
Oh.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
The hunt begins.
Oh, yeah, I know where this is.
Of course,
I should have told you.
Okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
How many times
do I have to say it?
- Please don't keep saying it.
- Ryan, I'm begging you.
You can't talk your way
out of this one, Victoria.
I don't even know who you are.
And just to be clear,
I'm not upset about the work
you were doing, okay?
It's the fact
that you lied to me.
To me by omission.
Please, just
don't give up on us.
No, I-it's too much to process
right here, right now.
Ryan, no, no, please, just stay.
Please, I love you so much.
I'm out. I'm out. Okay?
Hey!
Try checking your
six more often.
We've been on your tail
since you left the hotel.
It's Curtis' place, right?
So David doesn't know
about how you two...
[scoffs] Okay, I-I pulled this
from a laptop at David's.
It's encrypted,
but you guys have people
who can figure that out, right?
- Nice work.
- So we're done?
You know, uh, we don't
know what's on here yet.
So your job is to make sure
he stays in
that hotel room tonight
at the Gala until we do.
We'll let you know if the speech
can move forward as planned.
What? No, no,
tha-that's insane. Okay?
You guys said if I got
the speech, we'd be done.
You can finish this job or aid
in the obstruction of justice.
I don't know
how you guys expect me
to trap a grown man
in a hotel room.
Get creative.
[knocking on door]
Door's open.
- [Nina] You're still working?
- Yep.
Just doing my job
like, uh, you do yours.
Look, I-I know last night
was a little weird,
but we're okay, right?
[inhales]
Pick me.
What?
Pick me. Not him.
We'll figure it out.
I can't.
You can't. Okay.
It's not like that, okay?
I-I just can't right now.
- I-I'm not choosing him.
- I can't compete for you.
I don't have
a private jet, I know.
And I'm sure
that he can give you
literally anything
you want in this world.
But I can give
you something real.
Look, I need you to trust me.
[phone vibrates]
[sighs]
[scoffs] Yeah.
You know what? Um...
No, it'll be, uh,
it'll be easier this way.
I think, uh... I'll go back
to my boring life,
and you can go back
to your, um, thrill ride.
Oh, Curtis.
You should take that.
[phone vibrates]
Let's lie for ourselves
I want you, no one else
Act like I'm yours to
lose, I'm begging you
- Why didn't you answer my calls?
- What are you doing here?
You left the door unlocked.
Real smart by the way.
I've had a busy fucking day.
Please don't ride me.
I needed to update you
and you didn't
answer your phone.
Sorry for caring.
Caring? Caring?
- Yeah.
- You don't care about me.
If you did, you wouldn't have
pull me into this whole mess.
Listen, this is the one time
[Victoria] I have ever
asked you for anything.
All I've ever done
is freaking bail you out.
Remember junior year
spring break?
You got too drunk and
I wrote your SATs for you.
Remember that?
God, I committed a casual
fucking felony for you.
And you still had the audacity
to call me
an uptight brown noser
until you finally just ghosted
me to become your own person.
- What the fuck was that?
- Are you happy now?
You're good, right? Yeah?
You got that off your chest?
Why don't you just go
plan your stupid wedding?
Ryan and I broke it off.
You know, I thought
my own sister might care
that my whole life
disappeared in one day,
[Victoria] but it's good
to know you don't.
You know what?
Let me just take one
more thing off your plate.
Let's go back to the way
things were before David.
I don't need your help anymore.
I don't need anyone.
Get out of here.
You're in way over your head.
[door closes]
[line ringing]
I might need your help.
Gotta take the floor
Late night call
Synergy like a ritual
Well, well.
Didn't expect to hear
from you again.
Of course, you look amazing,
which is annoying.
Need a whiskey neat, please.
- One...
- I'm fine for now.
You were the only person
I could think of
to ask about David Linx.
Linx, he's a fucking prick.
That guy is a wolf dressed in
charitable businessman clothing.
Thank you so much.
Do you still have
those law enforcement
connections of yours?
Yeah... that is
pretty much all I got
after he bulldozed my life.
What do you know about
the FBI's case against David?
What case? There's
no case against David.
I know everyone over there.
ATS been looking for a guy
named Petersen for a while.
He's a narcotics kingpin
invested in Linxell
before it was a behemoth.
But nobody ever watches David.
Trust me, I'd know if someone
were working a case on David
because I've been building
a case against him for years.
What is that?
That, my dear lady,
is enough dirt
to bury David Linx
for the rest of his life.
A raging storm
Lost at sea
This is just a fantasy
Why am I
Lust and bone?
It's a coup
- [Nina] David?
- In here.
Hi. You look nice.
- What's wrong?
- There's a rat.
I have a rat.
Somebody's trying to fuck me
and my hands won't stop shaking
and I got to go give
this speech in ten minutes.
Just take a deep breath.
Who's calling you?
[phone vibrates]
Sorry, I-i-it's not important.
I couldn't decide what to wear.
Would you help me pick?
[chuckles]
I was gonna give
you those later.
I run one of the largest
companies in the free world
and there's only one thing
I can think about.
You.
You've rocked me.
I'm gonna take you.
Fuck the rules.
I can't. I have to give a
fucking speech in ten minutes.
No, stay.
I brought you a present.
Wow.
For me? Okay.
But you first.
This speech is gonna
go really well now,
knowing I have
you here like this.
You're gonna be my reward.
[banging on door]
Who the fuck is knocking?
[Petersen] Hi, Linxy.
Happy Gala day.
- Pardon the interruption.
- No, no, no.
- What the fuck are you even?
- Nice room.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Thought you were gonna
use those on him.
But good to see
you're not going anywhere.
Simmer down, Linxy.
[exhales] How did you know
where I was? Who's been talking?
Your little girlfriend here.
- [Petersen] Real chatty.
- And real stupid.
Totally bought me and Bruno
as FBI agents. [chuckles]
- Sorry about that, sweetheart.
- David, I-I'm-I'm sorry.
What the fuck do you want?
Read your little speech.
Not great for us.
Even worse for you.
Is that the way you show
respect to the men
who helped build your empire?
You're a drug dealer.
You gave me seed money,
money I never should have taken.
But you did, didn't you?
Bought my coke, took my money,
and now you think
you're too good for me?
I will pay you back every
single penny plus interest.
The deal was,
if Linxell does well,
I come calling
for my rightful due.
Half of what
the company's worth.
You have no idea
what it's valued at.
I want my half, Linx.
So you're gonna go downstairs
like a good little boy
[Petersen] and make your speech
with a few adjustments.
You're not stepping down as CEO.
You're not selling the company
till I get my money.
Bruno, take him downstairs.
And David, just as a reminder,
I need you alive.
- But I don't need her.
- No, no!
[groans]
Stop it. Stop!
- [gunshot]
- Stop!
[grunts] So is that all
you got, huh, you rich boy?
Fuck.
[groans]
[growls] You're dead.
To the reality
[thudding]
[breathing heavily]
And both stay strong
Never bring me down
It won't be long, ooh
Evil rich motherfucker.
[gunshot]
Hey. Hi. We'll be, uh,
we'll be starting soon.
We're just waiting
on David, okay?
See you in a few minutes.
[indistinct chatter]
Nina?
If you're gonna pretend
like you don't know me,
then we might as well not
even acknowledge each other.
Okay? We're going to need
some ground rules.
- Curtis.
- Are you serious?
Look, okay, I don't have
time to explain this,
but it's about Nina.
She could be in trouble.
- Do you know where David is?
- What? What do you...
If you show me where he is, I
will explain everything to you.
Okay, yeah. Right this way.
[groans]
Are you all right?
Not an ideal outcome,
but that's the price
of doing business.
Did you take care of this one?
[groans]
So you were the rat.
[David] You just
threw yourself at me.
I took the bait.
Was any of it real?
I thought they were the FBI.
You killed him for me?
- Yeah.
- That shows loyalty.
Come here.
Loyalty is the most important
thing in the world to me.
- And you ruined it.
- [gasps]
Since we're telling secrets
did you ever want to fuck me
or was it always Curtis?
[yells]
The world is gonna think that
you're FBI friends or clients
and this was just a fuck
that's turned murder-suicide.
Oh, so sad.
You are nothing to me.
[gasps]
What? No tattoo?
Is there anything about you
that isn't a fucking lie?
I'm not who you think
I am, asshole.
We're fucking sisters.
[grunts]
- [breathing deeply]
- [Nina] You okay?
Are you okay? What happened?
He woke up when I went
to plant the dossier.
Well, the police are
on their way. Where is it?
Oh, it's there.
Have fun in jail, fuck-head.
We got to get out of here.
I talked to my guys.
They want to keep
it clean and on David.
We just need to not be here
by the time they get back.
- Did you drive?
- No, but I got us a ride.
Remember how to get out?
Of course. Rule number one.
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
Seeking how to reach the top,
don't wanna start again
Got in breaking,
moving down
Desire flushing,
you figure out
Don't pick me up,
touchin' the ground
[Curtis] Hey! Hop in.
- Shotgun!
- Shotgun!
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
- You can take it.
- You can take it.
It's yours.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Victoria.
Oh, my God. That's gonna
take some getting used to.
[tires screech]
["Canon and Gigue in D Major"
by Johann Sebastian Bach]
[sighs] It looks perfect.
You did such a good job
with the hair.
Hairdresser, maid of honor,
wedding planner.
- I mean, what can't I do?
- Ah!
You know, it really
was such a good idea
just to do this
at mom and dad's.
Small weddings are so chic.
But who am I gonna hook up
with if it's only family?
- Grandpa Bill?
- No.
- Grandpa Phil.
- No way.
Okay, well, my co-worker
from the coffee shop
is coming later
with an espresso cart.
- Paulie. Yes.
- Yes.
I think it might be
a bomb between you two.
Okay, okay. The co-worker?
I think you mean
employee, Miss boss lady.
Okay, you know what?
I guess I am a boss lady now.
[chuckles] You know,
Ryan and I will be
at the Grand Prix
opening next week.
V, you seriously don't need
to cut your honeymoon short.
No, I would not miss a thing.
- You're the best.
- I don't mean to be a narc,
but you've got a groom
waiting downstairs.
- I do, right?
- Mmm. She's right.
- Okay.
- Oh, God. Okay, wait.
- Um, I have to pee.
- Pee. You got this.
Okay, I'm gonna go find
some more champagne,
or maybe a couple bottles.
Maybe a boy with a champagne.
Okay, hot.
- Shut the front door.
- Dude, thanks.
[chuckles]
- Hey.
- Hi.
- Just want to bring you these.
- [chuckles]
Your, uh, mom's
a real drill sergeant.
Well, that means she likes you.
Bossing people around
is her love language.
Oh, yeah? What's yours?
Mine is handsome men helping me
with all the legal paperwork
before opening next week.
Funny. Wow. You know, I think,
I, I think I just another guy.
- Ooh, really?
- Mm-hmm.
[sighs] Well, thank you
for coming today.
I know all of this isn't
exactly taking things slow.
I may have said that,
but I knew things with
you would never be slow.
[chuckles]
[Victoria] Sorry to interrupt.
[gasps]
Wow. Wow. Oh, my God.
You look, you look beautiful.
Uh, these are,
these are for you.
Um, that one's Nina's.
What? Oh, I thought
I nailed that.
Your mom was
really specific. Sorry.
Curtis, you really
can't tell the difference?
Apparently not, uh...
I guess I'm better with people
than I am with flowers.
Anyways, I, uh, I'll catch
you guys down there.
All right. See you in a bit.
- Okay.
- [Nina] See you in a bit.
Cool. Bye.
[chuckling]
Men are so gullible.
So gullible.
Don't stop the beat
Don't stop the beat
Ah
Mmm ah
Nothing last forever
Not even ink under the skin
Is it bad that I love it?
Is it good?
Do you want it?
Give in to me
I get high on
the way it feels
When I take your time
Get on, get off
Don't talk, don't
you make a sound
It's easy to pretend
you're in love
When you get a good show
You can't let me go
Oh, it's now forever
No doubt
it's a greed for show
Make more money
than you know
What you think, I'm the CEO
What, I'd rather beat ya
Now you're fronting,
I made you sweat
Not touching you,
but look stressed
I'm a touch of a beast
I'm a touch of a beast,
beast, beast, beast
[gasps]
Beast, beast, beast
beast, beast, beast
Okay, didn't we talk about
you sneaking up on me like that?
I'm picking music today.
Hey, Mr. Cupid, look my way
Make sure you listen...
One oat milk latte, Paulie.
Just punch it in, Nina.
[steam hissing]
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Your usual double shot?
Or did we wanna mix it up today?
When's your break?
Let me take you by the end
And show you all
the fun you have
When you go down,
down, down, down
I just wanna be the one
To show you all
the fun you have
When you go down, down
[gasps]
Hey, how much
did we clear today?
[sighs] Um, 11 each.
- [Paulie] Oh.
- For a whole freakin' day.
You know, we would make
so much more money
if we sold our beans in bulk
and did our pastries in house.
Yeah, maybe you
should buy the place
and you could spend
even more time here.
And before you ask,
you can close, okay?
- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.
I could also pick up
your Friday...
Don't push it.
Plus, don't you wanna go
on a date with your boyfriend?
Oh. No, he's just a regular.
Uh, a hookup buddy, you know.
It's a situationship.
You're messy.
He wants something more.
No, he doesn't.
- It's chill.
- You're not chill.
Go. Bye. See you tomorrow.
Don't forget the trash.
[bell rings]
[exhales]
[phone chimes]
She's engaged?
Come with the tagger
Bring another hammer
No, I've been the baddest
Put me on the banners
Crushing in your fate
Well, I am the answer
I like to risk,
call me anti-matter
It's a new era,
come and get this
I was in the gym, now I'm
racking better, put the...
Fuck!
I don't do good
[indistinct chatter]
Well, look who's here.
Nina-banana. C'mere. [chuckles]
Nina! I didn't know
if you'd make it.
What are you wearing
on your feet?
[chuckles] Your sister's running
late. She's stuck at work.
[Nina] Oh, classic Victoria.
You know, always working so hard
of course she'd miss her
own engagement party.
Did Victoria end up
asking you to come?
Because she told me not to
tell you about any of this.
Well, she didn't, but
her husband-to-be did.
When was the last time you had
a proper chat with your sister?
She's really thriving, you know.
Ooh, chat? I don't know.
Christmas, Easter?
Easy on the wisecracks, kiddo.
This is your sister's
special day.
And, oh, she's really something.
She's really making her way up.
- And Ryan is so supportive.
- Oh!
She got a big promotion,
bought an apartment downtown,
and you weren't
at the house housewarming.
This divide,
it upsets your mother.
We don't have to
get into it now,
not on this special day.
I just hope you and your sister
can set aside your...
Beef?
Nina, it is so good to see you.
Thank you for coming.
There he is!
The man of the hour.
A-rod guys.
[laughing]
[screaming] Congratulations,
lovebirds.
- Ooh!
- Penelope. Penelope.
Wrong sister.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
[Victoria] Hi, everyone!
Sorry, I'm late.
[gasping]
[indistinct chatter]
[mom chuckling]
Where's the wine?
It's tryna seal in right
Winning the model twice
But if the feeling's right
We're gonna be
lit all night
Don't be shy, be free
[indistinct chatter]
Yo, what's up, Nina?
How's law school?
I dropped out so bad, I guess.
Okay, that didn't make
the family newsletter.
Yeah, 'cause
I'm the family disappointment.
I'm not in law school,
and I have $150k in debt.
Oh, I'm sorry. Isn't your
family, like, rich as balls?
Why don't you ask your sister
for some of that fat
promotion cash money.
No, there is no way
I'm asking for any handouts,
especially not from V.
Oh, uh-oh, drama. Spill it.
No, it's not drama.
We just grew apart, you know?
Or I-I pushed her away, I guess.
- Mm-hmm.
- It is what it is.
My whole fucking childhood,
we-we wore the same stuff.
I-I-I just...
I want to do
my own thing, you know?
- I-i-is that so wrong?
- Ugh. I know. I'm sorry.
I'm just in so over my head.
Victoria just asked me
to be in her bridal party.
Wait, but she-she chose
her bridesmaids?
Yeah, I'm shocked
I made the cut.
Literally, a second cousin.
Yeah. Yeah, that's-that's cool.
[chuckles] Oh, but, I mean,
I can barely tell you two apart
so I'm off to a bad start.
Oh. Well, look,
I just got this bad boy,
and V definitely
doesn't have one.
Eight. Not number of
Harry Potter movies.
Okay, bu-but it's like, no P...
[Penelope] I only needed six.
Watch how I move
Ha! Ain't nobody
stopping me
I'm doing what I do
[laughter]
They're just tryna copy me
Uh, hey...
Uh, I got another call
from the collection agency
again today looking for you.
Sweetheart,
if you need any help...
Yeah, dad, I-I-I got it.
Okay? Won't happen again.
- [sighs]
- Love you.
Uh-huh.
[sighs]
You won't see me calling
Wondering what
you see in me
[phone chimes]
Wear your ego like
an accessory
Ugh. Screw everyone
in a real job.
You're a little dressed down
for work today.
Excuse me? You too.
- [bartender] Bad day?
- Horrible.
Um-hmm.
I need to stand. Can I,
can I just get the bill?
Your guy has got you covered.
- Hm?
- Like always.
[indistinct chatter]
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
[clicks tongue] Thanks.
You always did like
making me wait, you rascal.
Nice of you to buy.
What's, um, what's your story?
What's my story?
I miss you already.
That's my story. Look,
I want you to take this.
- Oh.
- Sparkly and diamondy.
For sure. Th-thank you.
Because I don't want you
to forget me.
Never.
[inhales sharply]
My love. God,
I'll miss you so much.
Mmm, I'll miss you so much.
I'll be strong. Oh...
[indistinct chatter]
I'll-I'll see you
in a bit. Okay?
What are you doing?
Oh, are you upset I found that
you've been having an affair?
Okay, I'm not having an affair,
okay? This is work.
- That guy thought I was you.
- Hey...
He said, I'm gonna miss this.
- It's not what you think.
- Right.
- He is, he's one of my clients.
- Right.
So where's your ring, then?
And why the hell
is he giving you jewelry?
I'm an escort.
Okay? Are you done?
[scoffs] No, no.
You're joking.
Holy shit!
- Holy shit.
- Okay.
Consulting, huh?
Yeah. I-I am a consultant,
in a way.
- Right, right. For sure.
- Okay, just listen. Okay.
Remember that first job
I got after my undergrad?
- Sure.
- Getting in
at a global banking startup.
That looked good.
But everything I told mom
and dad was complete bullshit.
I had no way
of making ends meet.
Then one thing led to another,
and now I work exclusively
as a consultant with UHNWI.
You know,
you can just say escort.
It's ultra high
net worth individuals,
people with a net worth
of at least $30 million.
[scoffs]
There's no way anyone
knows about this, right?
- Holy shit. Does Ryan?
- No.
- Um..
- Does he?
Uh, uh, he doesn't know
exactly everything,
but, um, he knows
about the income.
Look, I'm not ashamed
of what I do at all,
but there's a stigma.
That's, that's reality,
and now that I'm engaged
I just need to make
a fresh start.
Cash out, get out,
that's a wrap.
So, what's up
with the dude outside?
- A lot of my Johns...
- Johns.
Are, um, upset
that I'm quitting. Okay.
So I'm just running
into a couple challenges
making a clean break.
What are you gonna do?
- Should we...
- Uh, okay. Okay.
This is above your pay grade.
Do not tell anybody
about any of this.
I'm handling it.
I won't. I promise.
Thanks, ladies. So generous.
[sighs]
- Big night last night, huh?
- Yeah.
I may have been
a little bit drunk.
Sorry, I couldn't make it out.
Oh, all good.
Honestly, last night
was fricking crazy.
But nice to see you.
Even though I hate this place.
If it's any consolation,
I hate my job too.
Oh, I feel so consoled, Curtis.
What is so bad about your gig?
Uh, well, my boss
is a nightmare.
I have crippling insomnia,
and, um, I'm insanely
overdue for promotion.
So then ask for it.
Yeah, sure.
No, that's so easy. Yeah.
Well, like, that is. Just ask.
Make the time on his calendar
and demand his respect.
Okay.
See that guy over there?
Always losing at backgammon
'cause he never slots
his five-point early enough
to get positional advantage.
Positional advantage?
Seize the day.
Okay? Sack up and ask.
This one's on the house.
[bottles clinking]
- [spray hissing]
- Nina, it's me.
Are you trying to blind me?
Are you trying tokillme?!
- What the fuck, stalker?
- I needed to talk to you.
And you had to pick
the most intense way
of figuring that out.
I don't know where
you live anymore.
You know,
I thought about calling,
but this is a conflict that
needs to happen in person.
When did you get so jacked?
Ryan owns a Muay Thai gym.
That's, that's how we met.
Okay, Wonder Woman, let's go.
My apartment's a few blocks up.
- Wait, we're walking?
- Yes. Let's go.
[man singing in French]
Okay. Lay it on me,
you little stalker.
What's up?
- What is that?
- Juice.
- Cheers.
- Thanks.
Okay, I've said goodbye
to all my regulars,
but I have one last date
on the books.
[Victoria] Super VIP.
New client, one date,
5K an hour.
He's already met me, he's
already given me the deposit,
but he's only here for one week.
And Ryan already planned
this weekend getaway thing.
Okay...
Here's my pitch.
- You go on the date as me.
- [scoffs]
[Victoria] I already have the
deposit, so I'll just keep that.
But then you can keep
all of the hourly,
plus any tip you tax on,
and he will tip.
You can fix your car.
And it'll take a huge chunk
out of all
of your law school debt.
I would bail if I could,
but I've already signed
a bunch of contracts
and an NDA...
W-w-wait.
- Would I have to...
- What?
- You know...
- Have sex?
No. He's looking
for companionship.
But come on, that's what
he's paying you for, right?
No, a lot of people think that,
[Victoria] and that's
actually not the case.
So if physical intimacy
isn't part of it,
then sex is completely
off the table.
So let me get this straight.
I am the only person
who could do this for you?
Well, yeah, he's met me,
so it's gotta be "me."
And I could just say no.
You're right. You could.
Wow! Wow!
This is such an exciting
change in our dynamic.
Maybe you'll even ask me
to be a bridesmaid.
Mm, I wouldn't push it.
Okay.
So what are we talking
money? Like, all in math?
After tip? 30K minimum.
It's pretty good.
And what about this?
- Can I keep it?
- Of course, you pocketed that.
Sure, Nina.
You can keep that also.
Nice. Okay, screw it.
I'm down to cosplay
as you for a few bucks.
I'll put on a dress, eat
some lasagna, call it a day.
We're gonna have to
find you something to wear.
Try this.
[scoffs] Okay, dude. Come on,
it's-it's really not my style.
It should be. Okay,
I'll give you some privacy
But here is what you need
to know about David.
David Linx, CEO of Linxell Inc.
Known for charity
and do-gooder shit.
Buddies with Zuckerberg, Elon.
He's in the billionaires'
club, but...
not cool enough
to go to Burning Man.
Kind of a loner,
never been married, no kids,
always traveling.
Cruising on the highway
Okay, let me see you.
- You look pretty good.
- I look like you.
Yeah. I mean, you need a blowout
and a manicure desperately.
- Here.
- Cool.
- What's this for?
- Your new work phone.
That's the number David has.
Are we all set?
Yes, ma'am. Let's do it.
Uh, I will be keeping
this dress, though.
- No, you won't.
- Yes, I will.
And definitely the change.
I-I might need a few more.
Of course.
I look good.
Ah
Nothing last forever
Not even ink under the skin
Is it bad that I love it?
Is it good?
Do you want it?
Give in to me
I get high on
the way it feels
When I take your time
[elevator dings]
Victoria Dawson.
Come with me.
- [bodyguard] Phone.
- Uh.
Turn around.
Hands against the wall.
Now.
[gasps]
Come in, and take that off.
Mr. Linx will
be with you shortly.
[door closes]
[breathing shakily]
[exhales]
Don't touch that.
It's very expensive.
Sit.
Sorry. Hello.
It's nice to see you again.
[David] Security
is very important to me.
Thank you for understanding.
Nice to see you.
[hiccups] Um...
How-how was, um, the flight?
You're nervous tonight.
You weren't before.
No, I-I just get
the hiccups when I'm...
Nervous.
I collect boards. Do you play?
[hiccups] Um...
This is firestone marble
and black granite.
These are calledmen
I think. Right.
So sexist.
Stand.
You're different than before.
Um...
[hiccups] It's just, um...
It's just me.
[gasps]
I killed them.
Your hiccups?
[chuckles]
Yeah. Yeah.
Thanks f-for the scare.
Wine.
[gasps]
Fuck!
- Oh.
- Fucking idiots...
- Hey, hey.
- Don't touch me.
No one likes a piggy boy.
I, um, poured us some wine.
[sighs]
You also reset the board.
Victoria...
do you want to play?
Hey, man. Elevator's busted.
You know where the stairs are?
You're not supposed to be here.
[groans]
Two minutes max
before he wakes up.
- [Bruno] You got eyes on David?
- Can't see a damn thing.
Oh, wait. Hello.
- A woman.
- Do we know her?
Not yet.
She's a new target.
Let's roll.
Boom.
No one's ever beat me before.
That was a nasty blitz
at the end,
I-I didn't mean to...
No, they let me win.
Every single person in my life.
My COO,
my chief of staff, they, uh...
[David] But you're fun.
You're a surprise.
Should we have some whiskey?
I think you read my mind.
Can we just get real
for a second?
Sure.
Why do you choose to,
I don't know,
hire someone like me
if you're not looking
to do the deed?
[laughs]
Do the deed?
Are you in the 8th grade?
Oh, come on. You-you seriously
don't wanna...
Sex is the least
interesting thing
two people can do together.
Really?
Tell me more.
It's primal.
It's a reductive weakness.
It's a distraction.
It's a mere offshoot
of the thing that truly binds
and breaks people.
Power.
And I want as much
of that as I can get.
So now my question
to you, Victoria.
Rematch?
Let's go.
We could sit in silence
and never be heard
Your eyes speak
a million words
You already lost
when you started to play
And now you're just a pawn
in the devil's game
[groans]
- [gasps]
- Oh, sorry.
I'm hooked on solitaire.
Where's the other guy?
I don't know. I'm on call, and
I got the call, so here I am.
- Is David...
- He's been gone for hours.
I'm just holding down the fort.
- So I'm done.
- Yep.
Phone's on the table, doll.
Mm.
[David]Power.
And I want as much
of that as I can get.
[bodyguard] Now, if I were you,
I'd check under your pillow.
Oh, right. Yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah, it, um...
It looks, looks pretty good.
Yeah.
50 bands?
Okay!
When you're gone
I feel so down
Then you come back again
And we spend, spend, spend.
Dude. Dude,
I freaking crushed it.
Like, I was awesome.
Anyways, I know
you're busy touring venues
and can't pick up the phone,
but I nailed it.
You're in the clear.
Just call me back,
or don't. Whatever. Bye.
Cash was everything
around me, baby
And if you ain't
getting no money
Like you do rain, bitches?
I just want the bag,
all I want is cash
Take you to
the money, running fast
I just want the get
all around my neck
Boy, bounce if you ain't
talking about a check?
Scrub.
Morning, miss.
I'm Agent Petersen,
and this is my colleague,
Agent Bruno.
[Petersen] Are you
an associate of David Linx?
- No.
- You just spent
the night with him.
Well, I-I fell asleep
there, I-I didn't...
Can we come in? We'd like
to ask you a few questions.
Sorry, I-I wasn't
expecting company.
- It's normally really...
- What's your full name?
Uh, it's me, uh,
Victoria Dawson.
So, uh, what's, what's going on?
What are you guys doing here?
We can't say much,
but we're investigating
potential criminal activity
involving Mr. Linx.
Did you and David discuss
any of his business dealings
last night?
No, no, we had an intense
backgammon tournament.
Honestly, kind of
bizarre flirting, right?
[chuckles] I don't know,
but that was...
This dude's a real kook.
We're looking to bring in a CI.
A criminal informant.
Our case has
developed to the point
where we need someone
in David's inner circle
to provide us some intelligence.
He's very deep in
some M&A conversations.
Mergers and acquisitions.
We need to identify
all the companies
David's courting to buy Linxell.
On top of that,
he's very tricky to track down.
Did he say how long
he'd be in town for?
Um, a week, I think.
But, uh, the plan is
I'm never seeing him again.
[chuckles]
Bye.
Last night was it.
So, um...
I don't think
I'll be of much help.
- Sorry.
- But you slept over.
Any other woman
he was fraternizing with
they generally leave
after 15 minutes.
- 30 tops.
- He bores easily.
Trust us, you'll
be hearing from him.
Appreciate your
cooperation, Miss Dawson.
Okay. But I-I seriously
don't think I can, I can be...
We'll be in touch soon.
Thanks for your time.
[door closes]
[phone chimes]
I just want the bag,
all I want is cash
[knock on door]
I told you guys, I-I can't help.
- What?
- How did it go?
Oh, what are you doing here?
Uh, we had to come home
early. Ryan got out.
Food poisoning.
Also, I need that dress back.
Probably worth more
than a month's rent here.
We have a problem.
What do you mean
we have a problem?
Your message said
that you killed it.
Okay, yes, I-I did kill it.
But did you just see
those two burly guys
leaving my apartment?
- Uh-huh?
- Yeah.
That was the FBI.
The fucking FBI was here?
What? Do they think you're me?
Or do they know you're you?
They think it's you.
Okay. Th-that I'm you.
Why would you lie and tell
them that you were me?
I don't know. Because I-I
was you when I was with David.
This is very bad.
Very bad, Nina.
Feds looking into
David and now me?
- You're good.
- No, I am, I am not all good.
- Not all good at all.
- What do you mean?
All my purses, my shoes,
that dress I am.
I-I-Iskimmedit all.
All these high net worth guys
they have these house accounts
with couture designers
and anytime one of them would
leave a phone or laptop open,
I would, um...
I'd occasionally go on it
and charge everything I wanted.
I mean, everything
in my closet. It's...
Stolen. It's stolen?
[Nina] That's great.
That's just great.
I should never have
brought you into this.
[Nina] Yeah, you shouldn't have.
But I made 50 Gs last night.
That's how good I was.
Right, it's a combination of him
being super rich, super lonely.
- Beginner's luck.
- Really beginner's luck?
Is-is that why he hired me
the rest of the week?
- For how much?
- I get to set the price.
Okay, look, you may think
this is easy money,
[Victoria] but it's not. Okay?
David is a powerful guy.
If he finds out that you've
talked to the FBI even once.
Holy shit. I need
to take over from here.
You need to take over?
[chuckles] You really think
that's gonna fly?
Okay, have you ever seen
a backgammon board before?
Hmm?
- Uh...
- Uh, uh, exactly.
David may think I'm you,
but he knows me.
We may look the same,
but we are completely different.
Shit.
[sighs] Fair. If we're gonna
do this for real, though,
you're gonna have to learn a lot
more what it takes to be me.
Easy.
Rule number one.
This is your office.
[Nina] What?
On the loading dock?
No, the hotel.
Wherever you are.
When you go into the office,
you check your
personal life at the door.
When you leave the office,
work stays behind.
And if you ever need to
leave work unexpectedly,
you'll need this.
This card right here
gives you access
to the staff-only staircase
that you can get to
from any floor.
That exit right
there is the door.
And know if you need to
use it, do not hesitate.
This is your out.
Okay, Um, what's
rule number two?
- Be ready for anything.
- Dude.
Your turn.
When you're at work,
the only person
who has your back is you.
Show me your right hook.
[groans]
Okay, I-I'll rally, I'll rally.
You gotta be able
to work under pressure.
Say David orders A5 Wagyu ribeye
and he wants your opinion
on the 2015 Chteau Margaux
or the Opus One Bordeaux.
- What's your pick?
- I don't know.
Don't ribs usually go with beer?
[sighs]
Okay, we're gonna have
to get you an earpiece
so I can supervise.
- Oh, hi.
- Um, how can I help you?
- When's the next date?
- How did you know...
We know a lot more
than you think Ms. Dawson.
Tonight. He didn't
say what time.
He just said, be ready.
Okay, but how did
you know I worked here?
And where's your big,
scary partner guy dude?
He had a bad breakup here
once. But don't worry.
We're doing everything
we can to keep you safe.
We have less than a week,
so get all
the information you can.
Business, personal,
just keep him talking.
[bell rings]
Can I get you anything to go?
All set, thanks.
Safe out there.
Uh, your usual?
Uh, Sure. Yeah, yeah,
yeah, please.
And I-I just wanted to
invite you to my birthday party.
It's super low key.
Casual. Just friends
at my place. Thanks.
Yeah, yeah, nice.
Um, I mean, send me the details
I'll-I'll try to make it
Cool. Cool, cool, cool.
Um, by the way, I, uh,
I, uh, I took your advice
and I-I got
in touch with my boss.
Dude, that's awesome.
- Yeah.
- Yo, up top.
- Okay, all right.
- Nice.
[both laugh]
Um, oh, um...
I'll leave you to that,
but I guess
I-I hope I see you later
for more than a high five.
Oh, more? Wh-what do you mean?
Can you explain
what you mean by more?
- [groans]
- Ooh. Ooh.
[David] You
disappeared last night.
Nobody knows where you were.
You're gonna tell me
who you're working for?
Okay.
- [groans]
- Ooh!
[sighs]
Ah, dude, watch it.
[phone chimes]
Okay, can you stop moving?
This is an incredibly expensive
piece of technology.
I'm sorry. He just texted me.
He said I gotta
be ready in an hour.
Okay, uh, let me
just test this out.
See, things are about to get
a whole lot worse for you.
Owww! Jesus!
Sorry. Wait, um, say something.
Something, something.
I can't wait to fuck up
the wine order tonight
while I collect intelligence
for the FBI.
Good. It's working.
What was that?
- That look right there?
- Nothing.
Okay. He just texted me
to wear high heels.
Ordered it.
Kind of weird, but kind of hot.
Yeah. [sighs]
I forgot to tell you
about rule number three, babe.
Do not catch feelings.
Obviously.
This guy is clearly nuts.
Zero danger there.
Mm-hmm. It's
the most important rule.
Okay, do not catch feelings
for any of your Johns
or anyone he knows.
- Strictly business.
- [sighs]
- Yeah?
- Yes, yes.
Whatever. You got it.
Now can you get me some heels
that aren't gonna blister
the shit out of my feet?
Can I just wear
my crocs actually?
I want that green
Go get that green
I want that green, green
You talking about
I'm a savage
Nah maybe you average, yeah
I ain't about
not to have it
[Victoria]If anything
weird happens, I'm here.
V, you don't have to
helicopter-escort-parent me.
I got this.
- Hey.
- Good evening, Miss Dawson.
I ain't about
not to have it
I want that
green, green, green
What you see?
What you mean?
I'm talking about
my whole team
When we come,
we gonna leave
We leaving with that
green, green, green
So do you want my phone now, or?
You keep that.
David said you're good.
[elevator dings]
- So no blindfold either?
- Nope.
Bummer.
He's got a different
kinda surprise in mind.
- Hello.
- [Victoria]Stay calm.
I am with you.
[Nina] David?
Come in here. I have
something to show you.
I was gonna buy you flowers.
But I thought this
would be a lot more fun.
[chuckles] Oh, my God.
Are these for me?
They're probably more
my taste than yours
but we can courier
in anything you like.
Thank you.
[Victoria]Okay,
he's a gifts guy.
Stay cool, keep involving him.
What about this one?
[Nina] I mean, you seem
like a red guy.
I'm gonna give you some privacy.
It's okay.
Oh...
[Victoria]Did you just strip
down in front of him?
Oh, my God, Nina.
There is an art to the tease.
Can you help me?
[sighs]
You-you're very spunky.
[clicks tongue]
Like a glove.
What do you think?
It's perfect. Classic.
You're gonna fit right in.
[Victoria]Okay. He's into you.
Your energy's working, I guess.
Stay spunky.
Fit in where?
Bar Bristol. I bought it out.
[Victoria]Bristol's
close to here.
It just got a Michelin star.
Mention that.
Ooh, a fresh Michelin star?
Oui, s'il vous plat.
Mm. Okay. This is really good.
[chuckles]
Uh, I hope the 2004 Dom's
hitting the spot.
It's not quite
as good as the 2003.
I mean, I kind of do like it.
I didn't realize
we were on a budget.
Oh, yeah.
Choose drink tonight.
Okay.
So that guy
who brought me up tonight,
he said you trusted me.
Does that mean
you have a little crush?
Enough of a crush
that I don't need to
make you wear a blindfold.
What happened to that other guy?
Aren't you a curious cat?
It was an innocent
question, okay?
He's the only person I've met
in your big, fancy world.
As a business owner,
I need to make
some very difficult decisions,
navigate slippery slopes.
He just wasn't trustworthy.
[Victoria]Nice opening.
Um, you can fish
for company names now.
Okay, so what is
your best Linxell advice?
You know all the other
guys in the market.
Should I be buying crypto?
You want a bias?
If I were you,
and I had 5 billion,
I would invest it in
Linxell Nuclear Energy
or any branch of Linxell.
Sloan Capital might buy us
from Maby Maxtero Tech.
That's enough business.
But what I really want to know.
Little Victoria,
what were her dreams?
Honestly, not much of a dream,
but I wanted to run
my own lemonade stand.
- Lemonade?
- Yes.
- It was good lemonade. Okay.
- I'm sure it was.
That's a fledgling entrepreneur.
So did young David dream
about all this?
What was he like?
I'll give you two words.
Overconfident and overlooked.
I couldn't get anybody
to listen to me or my ideas.
So there I am, in my 20s.
I'm working 18 hours
as an analyst a day.
I need extra energy,
so I pick up a coke habit.
But here's the thing.
I was smart enough to
get to know my suppliers.
Fast forward,
I find the capital to get
Linxell off the ground.
Look at me now.
Look at you.
The only person you need
to bet on, Victoria,
is yourself.
I'll be back.
[Victoria]You hanging in there?
This is a marathon.
I'm good. I'm honestly
having a pretty good time.
[Victoria]Okay.
Rule number three.
Just flagging in case
you're flirting for real.
You're, um,
you're doing a great job.
Thanks.
[Victoria]Okay, signing off.
[David] Let's get out of here.
Not yet.
I need to show you something.
What is this place?
Once it's renovated
and I add about 20 stories,
it's going to be
one of our offices.
Just closed the deal today.
Cool space, right?
It is super fucking cool.
What was this place?
This was a camera
manufacturing plant.
See, I used to be
an amateur photographer.
Oh, really?
I actually went through
a photo phase.
So you set this up for me, huh?
Show me your skills.
I plan on it. Sit.
Okay. But I am
a really bad model.
[camera shutter clicks]
See, that's my only pose.
I hate my smile.
I don't need you
to smile for me.
- [David] Hmm.
- [camera shutter clicks]
Infinity tattoo.
I know, it's basic.
I, um...
I got it the day
I dropped out of law school.
[Nina] To carve my own path,
create my own happiness.
[laughs] It's stupid.
Caught your smile.
[exhales sharply]
[camera shutter clicks]
Kiss me.
[camera shutter clicks]
[rattles]
Shutter's stuck.
[exhales]
You're a dangerous woman,
Victoria.
You're a disrupter.
Interloper.
If I were a weak man,
I'd break my rules for you.
[inhales sharply]
Let's see what we got.
It's gorgeous.
[phone vibrating]
- Oh, come on.
- It's a fucking PR nightmare.
What?
My ex CFO's kid
is trying to stage
some kind of social media coup.
Good, fucking luck, asshole.
I had him blacklisted
from every single college
he got accepted into.
Why?
His dad was my partner
at Linxell.
He said, he believed
in my mission
and then he took
my fucking ideas
and he starts his own company.
Do you know what that makes him?
That makes him a fucking rat.
And do you know what I hate?
People who lie to me.
I hate rats.
Fuck!
Gotta go deal with this.
[door closes]
[handle rattles]
David?
[banging]
Hello.
Let me out.
Let me out of here.
David's driver took him outside.
Come, I'll take you home.
[Victoria] Okay, so explain
to me what happened.
I don't know why you're
hysteric dealing with.
- How? Anybody would.
- Dude, okay.
I got paid, and the agent
said, I did a good job.
- It's fine.
- It's not fine.
Okay. You were literally
trapped in a room.
Yeah, but I think
it was an accident.
Look, David trusts me
and I trust him.
He's not some evil
corporate overlord.
Hey, how much longer
is your break?
The milk locker
needs to be cleaned.
I get 30 whole minutes, bro.
Clean it yourself, dumb ass.
Okay, Nina,
I'm being serious, okay?
If my John's right about David,
he's a lot more dangerous
than we think.
Your John is probably
just jealous.
David has accomplished a lot,
even when no one
believes in him.
Okay, I'm seeing him tomorrow.
Hopefully I'm not late
to the bridal shower.
Thank you for inviting me,
by the way.
Yeah, I mean, mom
thought it'd be nice
if you were there, so...
Oh, right, mom.
Look, um, David stuff
is priority right now.
Yeah.
- Keep me posted on details.
- Mm-hmm.
[Spanish song on radio]
Hey, you know you missed
your boyfriend this morning
- since you were late.
- David?
If that's your situationship,
not boyfriend, then yeah.
Oh no, no. It's just Curtis.
- What about Curtis?
- Shit, Curtis.
Happy belated birthday.
Can I come in?
[chuckles]
You can stay over if you want.
I know we've been
pretty casual, but...
I've just got
the craziest day tomorrow.
But maybe next time, okay?
[sighs]
Are you making the bed?
Aren't you getting back in?
Yeah, I like it neat.
Okay. You're funny, buddy.
Buddy?
Wow. Is that what I am to you?
You haven't really had the
what-are-we conversation yet?
No, we're-we're
seeing each other.
Yeah, definitely.
[Nina] I'm bad
at explaining this stuff,
but we're good.
Yeah.
- Cool.
- Good.
Happy birthday.
See you soon, okay?
[sighs]
You've got to be kidding me.
Stunning.
[exhales sharply]
[breathes deeply]
Uh, I am so sorry
about the other night.
Things went sideways, fast.
I hope that you're hungry.
I, um, I see you bought
the place out again.
Impressive.
- Is someone else coming?
- Oh, yeah, it should be quick.
It's some mid-level guy
from the nonprofit arm.
I don't wanna be the kind of CEO
who doesn't commune
with his staff.
Plus he sacked up
and emailed me directly,
so I figured, why the hell not?
Plus, it might be fun for you
to watch me make him grovel.
[chuckles]
Eat this.
Welcome.
Hi. [chuckles]
Thank you, sir.
I, uh, I'm-I'm Curtis.
Curtis, the go-getter. Sit.
Curtis, this is Victoria.
Victoria?
Hi. It's, uh, nice to meet you.
Well, I, uh, wanted to thank you
for making the time.
Give me the rundown.
When did you start?
What is your story?
Well, I-I've only ever
worked for Linxell, Sir.
Started as an intern and kept
moving up the food chain.
What made you decide
to email me?
I... [chuckles]
Actually the, uh, the girl
I've been seeing encouraged me.
[chuckling]
You're good for that.
Ah, you need to try some caviar.
Mmm.
And, uh, you know I've been,
I've been reporting to your team
for some time now. I-I...
Yeah, I gathered,
your e-mail was compelling.
Solid plan for restructuring.
So...
give us your pitch.
Been living this life
for a long time
[David] So, I said,
"Mark, 1950s called
they want their strip
mining back."
That's exactly what I was...
But that's the whole
point is that
there was always an eco
sustainability mandate.
Exactly, and that's,
that's that's why I think
we can really make
a greater impact.
Agreed, it's very
innovative. I like it.
Well, I, uh,
I don't wanna take up
any more of your time, sir.
I can imagine you're very busy,
so why don't we circle back?
No need.
You deserve a title change.
I want you to report
directly to me.
[David] I don't want
your ideas being funneled
through some mid level manager.
They'll be a-a salary
increase, of course.
I'm gonna be here
until the weekend.
I will see how it goes.
Okay. Wow,
thank you so much, sir.
- Really...
- Stand up.
- Shake my hand.
- Will do.
And by the way, if you keep
working hard like this,
you might score
some tail like that.
[David exhales sharply]
Thank you again
for your time, sir.
Really appreciate it.
It was lovely to
meet you, Victoria.
You too.
Well, we're gonna
make a buck off that kid.
[chuckles]
Oh, my God. I-I am so sorry
I'm late, but I made it.
- Hi.
- You missed it.
Damn, girl. You clean up good.
Did you get caught in
the bridge traffic too?
Yeah, and, like,
some other things.
But, um, what-what
did happen there?
Um, they found a body
floating in the river.
I think they pulled it up, like,
where I just like went by.
Oh, no worry.
You didn't miss much here.
Basic girls, not bitches,
women giving your sister
the same nightgown.
Three times.
Three times.
[chuckles]
But great shower.
You don't have to do
guilt dishes.
I know you'll be working.
- How'd it go?
- Um...
Super easy.
No snags at all.
Okay, just saying, if this were
getting to be too much for you
you'd tell me, right?
Yes, 100%. Trust me.
Okay, I trust you.
Ooh, did Victoria just
ask you to be her bridesmaid?
Nope. Still proving
my freaking mettle, I guess.
Ooh, whomp, whomp.
Oh, also, I found a news article
about the guy they pulled
out of the river.
Wait.
Hot, right?
[Penelope chuckles]
Dead hot.
[Petersen] He unloaded
all this intel over lunch?
Yeah, I found that
he's super chatty
when he's drinking espresso.
So I seized the day
just for you guys.
That's good work.
We're on top of
11 different companies
in M&A discussions,
thanks to you.
That's great.
I'm-I'm happy for you guys.
O-okay, so h-he's here
for a few more days.
How much more info do you need?
You got into bed with David.
Now you've got to sleep
in it, metaphorically.
[Petersen] I don't
know your arrangement.
I don't know your arrangement.
Okay, but what about
that security guard
that just got pulled out
of the river?
What's gonna happen
to me if stuff goes wrong?
We're not at liberty
to discuss that.
You guys don't care.
We'll continue to do
our best to protect you
if you do your best to help us.
We're in the home stretch.
We need a copy of David's speech
from the Linxell Gala on Friday.
[Petersen] We know he's got
a major announcement plan
on the company restructuring.
Once we've got that info,
we'll cut you loose.
And make sure there's
no problems with David.
Okay, so I get the speech,
a-and then we're done?
[Nina] This is over?
Sure. You need a ride somewhere?
No, no, actually,
I would just love it
if you drop me here by myself
in the middle of the night
in an empty parking lot.
We'll take you downtown.
Miss universe,
miss universe
Miss universe,
miss universe
Miss universe,
miss universe
[knocking on door]
- You gotta stop calling me.
- Gotta stop? I'm sorry.
Okay. Can we just talk?
Let me explain.
Look, I get it. I get it.
I know you might be
seeing other guys but...
No, I-I'm not.
Okay, that's the thing.
It's just you.
Is he your boyfriend?
Do you love him?
You're in love with him.
- Oh, my God.
- No, no, no. Stop it.
When we first hooked up,
you said you were not looking
for any commitment,
so I was following your lead.
Your lead. I didn't
wanna lose you.
He is not my boyfriend,
okay? At all.
You know how your work
revolves around David.
So does mine.
What do you...
You're-you're a barista.
Yeah, fine. I'm-I'm a barista.
But I'm also David's escort.
[sighs]
"Victoria."
Yeah, That's my alter ego.
Um.
How many, uh...
How many times
have you had to...
- What? With him?
- With...
God, no. No,
Curtis, not, zero.
[scoffs] I-it's a special
arrangement. H-he's lonely.
All we do is play backgammon.
[scoffs]
Curtis... I really like you.
[sighs]
[scoffs] And... I get it, okay?
I-I-I screwed up.
I-I-I push people away.
But that's what I do
when I care, okay?
[Nina] Or even worse, I just
freaking keep them around.
So that's what I did
with you, okay?
I-I put you in a box, uh...
A "not boyfriend" box,
to protect myself.
That lunch made me realize
how much of
a fucking idiot I was.
[sighs]
Sorry.
All my life I have followed
the fucking rules.
Colored in the lines,
crunched numbers.
But then I meet you.
[Curtis] And you
pushed me away, yeah.
But you also pushed me
out of my comfort zone.
I wanted to ask you to be
my girlfriend for months.
For the sake on
my birthday, I almost...
So ask me then, just ask me.
David would lose
his fucking mind over this.
- You'd have to be...
- Discreet?
Yeah. He can't know, ever.
I'll break it off
with him soon, okay?
We just need to keep
it underground
and then it'll just be us.
Okay.
It's getting kind of
late. Did you, uh...
Do you want to ride home or?
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
Seeking how to reach the top,
don't wanna start again
Got in breaking,
moving down
- Is it okay?
- Yeah.
Don't pick me up,
touchin' the ground
[chuckles]
[breathing heavily]
[chuckles]
Oh, hey, it's him.
He's calling.
- Answer it.
- Right now?
We both know he hates
getting his calls declined.
Answer it, and I can
still make you come.
[chuckles] You wish you could.
Is that dare? Oh, it's on.
- I think it's...
- Ciao!
[breathing heavily]
Hi, David. Mmm.
Yeah, that's good.
Yeah, yeah. I'm...
I'm-I'm really good.
No, I feel that stuff
is not boring at all.
I'm listening. Yeah.
So you know where they
send misbehaving glasses?
They get sent to prison.
- [all laughing]
- Cake!
And that's exactly
why I think it's best
that none of Dad's
cousins are coming.
- They're so boisterous.
- [chuckles]
[Victoria] I mean,
the guest list is perfect.
We didn't want
more than 100 anyway.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, that's perfect.
Uh, I'm sorry.
We must be boring you.
Oh, me? No, no, I'm,
I'm just a little beat.
I've got two jobs now.
- That's great.
- Yeah.
- Why didn't you tell us?
- Mmm.
Too busy hustling, you know?
[chuckles] What's the gig?
Mmm, so would it be more
impressive or less impressive
if I told you that
V help me get the job.
[laughs] Hey, what do you mean?
Are you V's assistant?
No, Dad.
And thank you for that
soul-crushing denigration.
- [scoffs]
- I'm consulting. Just like V.
[inhales] Watch
your tone, please.
Mmm.
But guys,
that is the boring part.
Okay, the more exciting part
is that I have a boyfriend.
Well, that's pretty impressive.
Well, my goodness,
tell us about the guy.
Should we invite him
to the wedding?
No, we, we haven't even met yet.
I think that'd be great, mom.
- Uh, what's he do?
- He works at Linxell Inc.
Can I chat with you
for a second?
Oh, I'd love to, dear sister.
- Huh!
- Hmph!
Twins.
You know, they got that
telekinesis thing. It's...
[Victoria]
Are you out of your mind?
The one fucking rule!
I cannot believe
you fell for David.
- Nope. Wrong.
- Wrong?
Guess you don't know
everything after all, huh?
What was that about Linxell?
His name is Curtis.
I knew him way before
I knew David from Linxell Inc.
He just happens to work
at Linxell with David.
Mm, so yeah, it's a, it's
a little bit messy right now.
You-your personal shit is not
what matters right now, okay?
The fact of the matter is
you can't handle this juggle.
The risk of your new boyfriend
being your VIP escort
client's employee.
- Holy shit. This is a disaster.
- Really?
Because I have been handling it
all just freaking fine.
Including my job as
an FBI freaking informant.
[scoffs]
You are not fine, babe.
Do not be gone, descendant babe.
You're not my boss.
And I'm the one
calling the shots now.
I apologize, okay?
I'm just, I'm just
trying to watch out
for the both of us here.
It's a little late.
I gotta go.
Someone's gotta clean up
the mess we made.
Running like a hotshot,
look at where I am
Taking all the heat like
a summer in Japan
Bought up all
this ice cream screaming
'Cause I can't let you
taste all the sweetness
Melting in my hair
Got a boom boom boom
With a cherry on top
Big attitude
with the sprinkles all up
Fresh and free
when I talk that talk
On the shore of that shake
and I'm never gonna stop
- Hey you.
- Hey you.
You look incredible.
Lucky for my rules,
I have a chaperone.
You remember Curtis
from the lunch meeting?
Yes. Hi.
Hi. Victoria, right?
It's nice to see you again.
Uh, I can just
head out now, sir.
No, no, no. You stay.
Victoria, we're running
late on a lot of business
we got to finish. Lots to
finalize before the gala.
So I stole Curtis from HQ
and I actually might
take him with me when I leave.
Well, you know what?
You boys finish up. I'll just...
No, no, no. Stay.
Sit right next to me.
So, Curtis, uh, how close are
we to finalizing a statement?
This cannot be funneled
through PR assholes.
- No leaks. Just us.
- Uh, we're-we're close.
We're close.
Uh, but you know what? I...
I think I just could use
a-an hour alone with it.
So, I, I'm just gonna
finish this up at home, sir.
- [Curtis] If you don't...
- Sure, that's fine.
Just get it to me
the second, it's done.
Yeah, well, I mean,
the draft on there is nearly it,
but I'm just gonna make
some final adjustments
[Curtis] to the closing remarks.
[David] Okay, But
the strategic shift is crucial.
This has to inspire
nothing but confidence.
I cannot have shareholders
getting spooked.
[Curtis] Yes.
[exhales]
I have a theory about you.
What is it?
Curtis... has a crush on you.
[chuckles]
I-I don't think he does.
Is he your type?
Curtis? No.
Well, then, am I your type?
You cannot be defined as a type.
Don't do that.
Tell me the truth.
Do you like me?
Would you be here
if I weren't paying you?
Close your eyes.
Close them.
[David] Do it.
[inhales]
- See.
- [gasps]
I think you are lying.
Because what I would bet
is that what you're thinking is
I need... a new necklace.
- [exhales]
- [chuckles]
It's like a backgammon board.
I love it.
Firestone marble
and black granite.
And I want you to wear this
to the Gala tomorrow.
[Victoria] Still closed?
Yep. Tell me when.
And you're 100% sure
you want me to see it now?
Yes. Screw tradition.
Ready when you are.
[Victoria] Okay.
[song over music player]
[Victoria chuckles] Ta-da!
Wow, you are gorgeous.
Okay, d-do not cry.
If you cry, then I'm gonna cry.
Yeah, that would just
be so lame of us.
- Incredibly.
- Mm-hmm.
[chuckling]
Should I go grab
champagne to celebrate?
I think we have to.
I, um, also bought a garter,
but, um, you're gonna have
to wait to see that.
Oh.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
The hunt begins.
Oh, yeah, I know where this is.
Of course,
I should have told you.
Okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
How many times
do I have to say it?
- Please don't keep saying it.
- Ryan, I'm begging you.
You can't talk your way
out of this one, Victoria.
I don't even know who you are.
And just to be clear,
I'm not upset about the work
you were doing, okay?
It's the fact
that you lied to me.
To me by omission.
Please, just
don't give up on us.
No, I-it's too much to process
right here, right now.
Ryan, no, no, please, just stay.
Please, I love you so much.
I'm out. I'm out. Okay?
Hey!
Try checking your
six more often.
We've been on your tail
since you left the hotel.
It's Curtis' place, right?
So David doesn't know
about how you two...
[scoffs] Okay, I-I pulled this
from a laptop at David's.
It's encrypted,
but you guys have people
who can figure that out, right?
- Nice work.
- So we're done?
You know, uh, we don't
know what's on here yet.
So your job is to make sure
he stays in
that hotel room tonight
at the Gala until we do.
We'll let you know if the speech
can move forward as planned.
What? No, no,
tha-that's insane. Okay?
You guys said if I got
the speech, we'd be done.
You can finish this job or aid
in the obstruction of justice.
I don't know
how you guys expect me
to trap a grown man
in a hotel room.
Get creative.
[knocking on door]
Door's open.
- [Nina] You're still working?
- Yep.
Just doing my job
like, uh, you do yours.
Look, I-I know last night
was a little weird,
but we're okay, right?
[inhales]
Pick me.
What?
Pick me. Not him.
We'll figure it out.
I can't.
You can't. Okay.
It's not like that, okay?
I-I just can't right now.
- I-I'm not choosing him.
- I can't compete for you.
I don't have
a private jet, I know.
And I'm sure
that he can give you
literally anything
you want in this world.
But I can give
you something real.
Look, I need you to trust me.
[phone vibrates]
[sighs]
[scoffs] Yeah.
You know what? Um...
No, it'll be, uh,
it'll be easier this way.
I think, uh... I'll go back
to my boring life,
and you can go back
to your, um, thrill ride.
Oh, Curtis.
You should take that.
[phone vibrates]
Let's lie for ourselves
I want you, no one else
Act like I'm yours to
lose, I'm begging you
- Why didn't you answer my calls?
- What are you doing here?
You left the door unlocked.
Real smart by the way.
I've had a busy fucking day.
Please don't ride me.
I needed to update you
and you didn't
answer your phone.
Sorry for caring.
Caring? Caring?
- Yeah.
- You don't care about me.
If you did, you wouldn't have
pull me into this whole mess.
Listen, this is the one time
[Victoria] I have ever
asked you for anything.
All I've ever done
is freaking bail you out.
Remember junior year
spring break?
You got too drunk and
I wrote your SATs for you.
Remember that?
God, I committed a casual
fucking felony for you.
And you still had the audacity
to call me
an uptight brown noser
until you finally just ghosted
me to become your own person.
- What the fuck was that?
- Are you happy now?
You're good, right? Yeah?
You got that off your chest?
Why don't you just go
plan your stupid wedding?
Ryan and I broke it off.
You know, I thought
my own sister might care
that my whole life
disappeared in one day,
[Victoria] but it's good
to know you don't.
You know what?
Let me just take one
more thing off your plate.
Let's go back to the way
things were before David.
I don't need your help anymore.
I don't need anyone.
Get out of here.
You're in way over your head.
[door closes]
[line ringing]
I might need your help.
Gotta take the floor
Late night call
Synergy like a ritual
Well, well.
Didn't expect to hear
from you again.
Of course, you look amazing,
which is annoying.
Need a whiskey neat, please.
- One...
- I'm fine for now.
You were the only person
I could think of
to ask about David Linx.
Linx, he's a fucking prick.
That guy is a wolf dressed in
charitable businessman clothing.
Thank you so much.
Do you still have
those law enforcement
connections of yours?
Yeah... that is
pretty much all I got
after he bulldozed my life.
What do you know about
the FBI's case against David?
What case? There's
no case against David.
I know everyone over there.
ATS been looking for a guy
named Petersen for a while.
He's a narcotics kingpin
invested in Linxell
before it was a behemoth.
But nobody ever watches David.
Trust me, I'd know if someone
were working a case on David
because I've been building
a case against him for years.
What is that?
That, my dear lady,
is enough dirt
to bury David Linx
for the rest of his life.
A raging storm
Lost at sea
This is just a fantasy
Why am I
Lust and bone?
It's a coup
- [Nina] David?
- In here.
Hi. You look nice.
- What's wrong?
- There's a rat.
I have a rat.
Somebody's trying to fuck me
and my hands won't stop shaking
and I got to go give
this speech in ten minutes.
Just take a deep breath.
Who's calling you?
[phone vibrates]
Sorry, I-i-it's not important.
I couldn't decide what to wear.
Would you help me pick?
[chuckles]
I was gonna give
you those later.
I run one of the largest
companies in the free world
and there's only one thing
I can think about.
You.
You've rocked me.
I'm gonna take you.
Fuck the rules.
I can't. I have to give a
fucking speech in ten minutes.
No, stay.
I brought you a present.
Wow.
For me? Okay.
But you first.
This speech is gonna
go really well now,
knowing I have
you here like this.
You're gonna be my reward.
[banging on door]
Who the fuck is knocking?
[Petersen] Hi, Linxy.
Happy Gala day.
- Pardon the interruption.
- No, no, no.
- What the fuck are you even?
- Nice room.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Thought you were gonna
use those on him.
But good to see
you're not going anywhere.
Simmer down, Linxy.
[exhales] How did you know
where I was? Who's been talking?
Your little girlfriend here.
- [Petersen] Real chatty.
- And real stupid.
Totally bought me and Bruno
as FBI agents. [chuckles]
- Sorry about that, sweetheart.
- David, I-I'm-I'm sorry.
What the fuck do you want?
Read your little speech.
Not great for us.
Even worse for you.
Is that the way you show
respect to the men
who helped build your empire?
You're a drug dealer.
You gave me seed money,
money I never should have taken.
But you did, didn't you?
Bought my coke, took my money,
and now you think
you're too good for me?
I will pay you back every
single penny plus interest.
The deal was,
if Linxell does well,
I come calling
for my rightful due.
Half of what
the company's worth.
You have no idea
what it's valued at.
I want my half, Linx.
So you're gonna go downstairs
like a good little boy
[Petersen] and make your speech
with a few adjustments.
You're not stepping down as CEO.
You're not selling the company
till I get my money.
Bruno, take him downstairs.
And David, just as a reminder,
I need you alive.
- But I don't need her.
- No, no!
[groans]
Stop it. Stop!
- [gunshot]
- Stop!
[grunts] So is that all
you got, huh, you rich boy?
Fuck.
[groans]
[growls] You're dead.
To the reality
[thudding]
[breathing heavily]
And both stay strong
Never bring me down
It won't be long, ooh
Evil rich motherfucker.
[gunshot]
Hey. Hi. We'll be, uh,
we'll be starting soon.
We're just waiting
on David, okay?
See you in a few minutes.
[indistinct chatter]
Nina?
If you're gonna pretend
like you don't know me,
then we might as well not
even acknowledge each other.
Okay? We're going to need
some ground rules.
- Curtis.
- Are you serious?
Look, okay, I don't have
time to explain this,
but it's about Nina.
She could be in trouble.
- Do you know where David is?
- What? What do you...
If you show me where he is, I
will explain everything to you.
Okay, yeah. Right this way.
[groans]
Are you all right?
Not an ideal outcome,
but that's the price
of doing business.
Did you take care of this one?
[groans]
So you were the rat.
[David] You just
threw yourself at me.
I took the bait.
Was any of it real?
I thought they were the FBI.
You killed him for me?
- Yeah.
- That shows loyalty.
Come here.
Loyalty is the most important
thing in the world to me.
- And you ruined it.
- [gasps]
Since we're telling secrets
did you ever want to fuck me
or was it always Curtis?
[yells]
The world is gonna think that
you're FBI friends or clients
and this was just a fuck
that's turned murder-suicide.
Oh, so sad.
You are nothing to me.
[gasps]
What? No tattoo?
Is there anything about you
that isn't a fucking lie?
I'm not who you think
I am, asshole.
We're fucking sisters.
[grunts]
- [breathing deeply]
- [Nina] You okay?
Are you okay? What happened?
He woke up when I went
to plant the dossier.
Well, the police are
on their way. Where is it?
Oh, it's there.
Have fun in jail, fuck-head.
We got to get out of here.
I talked to my guys.
They want to keep
it clean and on David.
We just need to not be here
by the time they get back.
- Did you drive?
- No, but I got us a ride.
Remember how to get out?
Of course. Rule number one.
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
Seeking how to reach the top,
don't wanna start again
Got in breaking,
moving down
Desire flushing,
you figure out
Don't pick me up,
touchin' the ground
[Curtis] Hey! Hop in.
- Shotgun!
- Shotgun!
Locked inside, taking time
To figure out how to
break all the chains
- You can take it.
- You can take it.
It's yours.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Victoria.
Oh, my God. That's gonna
take some getting used to.
[tires screech]
["Canon and Gigue in D Major"
by Johann Sebastian Bach]
[sighs] It looks perfect.
You did such a good job
with the hair.
Hairdresser, maid of honor,
wedding planner.
- I mean, what can't I do?
- Ah!
You know, it really
was such a good idea
just to do this
at mom and dad's.
Small weddings are so chic.
But who am I gonna hook up
with if it's only family?
- Grandpa Bill?
- No.
- Grandpa Phil.
- No way.
Okay, well, my co-worker
from the coffee shop
is coming later
with an espresso cart.
- Paulie. Yes.
- Yes.
I think it might be
a bomb between you two.
Okay, okay. The co-worker?
I think you mean
employee, Miss boss lady.
Okay, you know what?
I guess I am a boss lady now.
[chuckles] You know,
Ryan and I will be
at the Grand Prix
opening next week.
V, you seriously don't need
to cut your honeymoon short.
No, I would not miss a thing.
- You're the best.
- I don't mean to be a narc,
but you've got a groom
waiting downstairs.
- I do, right?
- Mmm. She's right.
- Okay.
- Oh, God. Okay, wait.
- Um, I have to pee.
- Pee. You got this.
Okay, I'm gonna go find
some more champagne,
or maybe a couple bottles.
Maybe a boy with a champagne.
Okay, hot.
- Shut the front door.
- Dude, thanks.
[chuckles]
- Hey.
- Hi.
- Just want to bring you these.
- [chuckles]
Your, uh, mom's
a real drill sergeant.
Well, that means she likes you.
Bossing people around
is her love language.
Oh, yeah? What's yours?
Mine is handsome men helping me
with all the legal paperwork
before opening next week.
Funny. Wow. You know, I think,
I, I think I just another guy.
- Ooh, really?
- Mm-hmm.
[sighs] Well, thank you
for coming today.
I know all of this isn't
exactly taking things slow.
I may have said that,
but I knew things with
you would never be slow.
[chuckles]
[Victoria] Sorry to interrupt.
[gasps]
Wow. Wow. Oh, my God.
You look, you look beautiful.
Uh, these are,
these are for you.
Um, that one's Nina's.
What? Oh, I thought
I nailed that.
Your mom was
really specific. Sorry.
Curtis, you really
can't tell the difference?
Apparently not, uh...
I guess I'm better with people
than I am with flowers.
Anyways, I, uh, I'll catch
you guys down there.
All right. See you in a bit.
- Okay.
- [Nina] See you in a bit.
Cool. Bye.
[chuckling]
Men are so gullible.
So gullible.
Don't stop the beat
Don't stop the beat