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00:00:00the way
00:00:10I must tell him, but how I can't wait to tell her
00:00:16Bella, you take my breath away, marry me, and let's fall deep into love together
00:00:46This is hilarious. You think this is what I really want?
00:00:54You waste your time on pointless things, Eric.
00:00:57Bella, your happiness is the most important thing to me. If you didn't like the proposal, I-
00:01:03You're hopeless. I want a breakup.
00:01:06I just beat the school record in swimming. Everything's looking up. I can work harder.
00:01:11School record? You think that's something to brag about?
00:01:14You don't have goals or drive. You just come from an average family. You're just getting by.
00:01:21You are meant to be average, Eric.
00:01:30Can't believe a billionaire heiress would choose to be with someone like you.
00:01:35See, Ivy League universities like Princeton is where people like us belong.
00:01:41I'm sorry, who are you?
00:01:42Bella's dream is to be a host at BNN, and as the son of the BNN owner,
00:01:50I can make her dream come true.
00:01:52Yeah, um, David is the one that I deserve to be with.
00:01:56I'm sorry, Eric. I have no choice.
00:02:08Can't believe I pretended to be a straightened jerk to help you get rid of your baby's dad.
00:02:13I have a lot going on at home, so I can't go to your brother's game this afternoon.
00:02:16Can you just go and cheer him on for me, please?
00:02:19You should have fucked off a long time ago.
00:02:21What are you talking about, Stimpy?
00:02:23I found my biological parents.
00:02:25Oh my god, that's great! Eric and his parents are really going to miss you.
00:02:29Tell me about it. In a heartbeat, our roles completely reversed.
00:02:33I had to go to the bathroom.
00:02:35You had to go to the bathroom?
00:02:37I had to go to the bathroom.
00:02:39In a heartbeat, our roles completely reversed.
00:02:42I become a billionaire's daughter, while you become a beggar after your family's bankruptcy.
00:02:48Didn't your parents die in an airplane crash?
00:02:52You're nobody now.
00:02:55Now I can provide Eric with the money and resources you can't, turning him into a true success.
00:03:01And you?
00:03:02You'll just be a burden to him.
00:03:04But we love each other.
00:03:05Shut up, you loser.
00:03:07Eric gave up his Oxford opera for you.
00:03:10No, he said he got it because he's a lovesick fool.
00:03:13He sacrificed his future for you. Do you want your love to ruin him?
00:03:19What do you want?
00:03:21Leave him. He's mine.
00:03:25You really have feelings for your stepbrother.
00:03:28I've loved him since the day I was adopted, when I was four.
00:03:37Olympic swimmer Eugene Holmes has just arrived after winning three gold medals this year.
00:03:41Please.
00:03:43Give him some space.
00:03:44Rich, handsome, and charming. He must be mine.
00:03:49I'm Mia Levy from Short TV.
00:03:51Eugene, what do you think is harder, becoming an Olympic champion or a billionaire?
00:03:55Maybe a billionaire.
00:03:57And why is that?
00:03:59Because swimming in money is harder than swimming in water.
00:04:02We gotta go.
00:04:03Let's go.
00:04:03Gotta go, boss.
00:04:07Bye.
00:04:14Bella, it's been so long.
00:04:18What have you been up to all these years?
00:04:23Eugene, what do you think is harder, becoming an Olympic champion or a billionaire?
00:04:27Maybe a billionaire.
00:04:28Because swimming in money is harder than swimming in water.
00:04:32Bella, just stop caring about him. He's not going to pay your bills.
00:04:35Mom!
00:04:37Yes, sweetie?
00:04:38Luke, I could hold my breath for a minute.
00:04:47You need to come over right now.
00:04:49You're doing the exclusive live for Short News tonight.
00:04:52Sorry, boss. Did you forget, though?
00:04:54You fired me after I won Best New Host to make room for your daughter, Mia.
00:04:58Maybe she can do it.
00:05:00The thing is, Eugene Holmes specifically asked for you to interview him, okay?
00:05:06The interviewee is Eugene Holmes?
00:05:10Mommy, did you see that?
00:05:11That's amazing, sweetie.
00:05:13Well, he not only requested you for the interview, but he also wants you to go to his house.
00:05:19Okay, that's a lot.
00:05:23I'll do it.
00:05:24But you're going to have to pay me double, and you can't fire me.
00:05:28Deal. Just move quickly.
00:05:32Alright.
00:05:36I can't let him know about Troy.
00:05:48Well, you really achieved more than I imagined.
00:05:53We are two people from very different worlds.
00:06:05I'm sorry.
00:06:06I'm sorry.
00:06:32Hello?
00:06:33Bella, even if you turned to ash, I'd still recognize you.
00:06:42Sorry to keep you waiting.
00:06:43Just use oil number two.
00:06:45What's going on?
00:06:50You're gonna have to be quick.
00:06:51The TV crew is on its way.
00:06:53Wait, he thinks I'm the masseuse?
00:06:56Okay, fine.
00:06:57At least he doesn't recognize me.
00:07:02You're so tense.
00:07:20Bella?
00:07:23What are you doing?
00:07:26Bella?
00:07:29What are you doing?
00:07:29Bella?
00:07:31Mr. Eugene Holmes!
00:07:33What an honor!
00:07:35I'm Humbert Levy, director of short TV.
00:07:37Hello, hello.
00:07:38Hi, this is my daughter, Mia.
00:07:42Apologize to Mr. Holmes right now.
00:07:43You just did that to him?
00:07:47And what are you wearing?
00:07:48Miss Emerson, nice to finally meet you.
00:07:50I'm sorry I mistook you for the masseuse.
00:07:52Mistook, huh?
00:07:54I don't buy it.
00:07:55Eric, why do you suddenly want me to interview you?
00:07:59I don't know.
00:08:01I just want to know.
00:08:03Here's the script I prepared for you.
00:08:06Lucky you, bitch.
00:08:15Life in three, two, one.
00:08:22Hello, everyone, and welcome to Short News Special Report.
00:08:25I am Bella Emerson.
00:08:27Today, we have the honor of having Olympic swimming champion Eugene Holmes with us.
00:08:32Eugene, congratulations on winning three gold medals at the Olympics.
00:08:36And I also hear that you have gotten onto the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
00:08:40How do you feel about that?
00:08:42Do I still have no goals?
00:08:44Drive?
00:08:46Destined to be average forever?
00:08:50Excuse, excuse me?
00:08:53Do I still have no goals?
00:08:56Drive?
00:08:57Destined to be average forever?
00:09:01Excuse, excuse me?
00:09:07That's what I like to say to those who underestimate me.
00:09:10Oh.
00:09:12You seem just as witty as the rumors say, Mr. Holmes.
00:09:18You have achieved more than what most people can achieve before age 30.
00:09:22What is the next goal?
00:09:23My next goal?
00:09:27It's you, Miss Emerson.
00:09:30Oh my god, what does it mean?
00:09:33Is he going after her?
00:09:37Don't get me wrong, I mean someone like you.
00:09:41Someone who strives to excel in their field.
00:09:46Most swimmers become famous young, but you are special.
00:09:51Yes, I started swimming late, so I had to work harder than most to achieve what I have today.
00:09:56Well, you are very talented.
00:10:00Talent isn't enough.
00:10:02You really need the unconditional support of the people around you.
00:10:08Like the ones you love.
00:10:10Well, on behalf of everyone here, may I ask, have you found Miss Right?
00:10:16Yes.
00:10:19I owe everything I have to her.
00:10:21Bella, I'm back.
00:10:23I'll show you how leaving me has shaped me.
00:10:26That sounds like a romantic story.
00:10:29Bittersweet.
00:10:35Eric, are you confessing your feelings for me?
00:10:44That is all that we have today with Eugene Holmes.
00:10:47Thank you so much, and until next time.
00:10:56Whatever.
00:11:08Mr. Holmes?
00:11:10Sorry, excuse me.
00:11:15Crying over a little conversation?
00:11:17I'm the one that should be feeling wronged, just throwing the words back at you.
00:11:21I'm the one that should be feeling wronged, just throwing the words back at you.
00:11:26I think you misunderstood me, Mr. Holmes.
00:11:28I'm crying out of happiness.
00:11:30This is congratulations to both of us.
00:11:32Is that so?
00:11:34What exactly is worth celebrating?
00:11:37I'm an Olympic champion, while you're the host of some small TV station.
00:11:42Is that worth celebrating?
00:11:43Or is it the fact that I'm a billionaire while you still struggle with bullying?
00:11:48Does that make you happy?
00:11:50What exactly is there to be happy about when your life turned out this way?
00:12:00You know what the good thing is?
00:12:02The interview I did just now, it's going to make my show a hit.
00:12:07Don't you miss our past little?
00:12:10Your new name gave you a fresh start, but you're no longer Eric.
00:12:15Goodbye, Mr. Holmes.
00:12:19Goodbye.
00:12:23Mr. Holmes.
00:12:31Oh, Mr. Holmes.
00:12:32I have long admired you.
00:12:36It smells so good, my pussy cat.
00:12:39Eww!
00:12:44Hey boss, I did good?
00:12:46Well done, Adam.
00:12:47She bullied my girl.
00:12:49This was a lesson.
00:12:57All he ever did was get revenge on me.
00:12:59Easy, honey.
00:13:01I mean, maybe he means well.
00:13:03Whose side are you on?
00:13:05Yours, of course.
00:13:07But these eight years
00:13:09have not been easy on you.
00:13:11I mean, now that Troy's dad's back, what if-
00:13:13My dad?
00:13:15No, honey.
00:13:17You misunderstand.
00:13:19It's me.
00:13:21I'm your dad.
00:13:23And I'm home.
00:13:25Oh, okay.
00:13:27Welcome back, Daddy David.
00:13:33Anyways, there are no what-ifs.
00:13:35Okay? I got through my hardest years without him.
00:13:37I just hope I never have to see him again.
00:13:45I have a party to celebrate my return.
00:13:47I need you to come.
00:13:49It's the weekend, Mr. Holmes.
00:13:51Humbert invited me to do a profile interview.
00:13:53I heard Mia might host.
00:13:55You come,
00:13:57and I might consider recommending you.
00:14:03I think I can make it.
00:14:05Good.
00:14:07Oh, it's a pool party. I've delivered some clothes to you.
00:14:15Stun bag!
00:14:17Ugh!
00:14:45Bella?
00:14:47Here you are.
00:14:49I saw your show with Eric. It was amazing.
00:14:51Aw, thanks.
00:14:53Looks like you got what you wanted, Stephanie.
00:14:55Isn't this the swimsuit we bought together
00:14:57eight years ago?
00:14:59An eight-year-old swimsuit?
00:15:01It might fall apart any second.
00:15:03How about I give you a swimsuit?
00:15:05Eric gave me loads of them.
00:15:07That's so sweet,
00:15:09but I think your suit is a little too small
00:15:11in the bust and a little too big in the waist for me.
00:15:13But thank you.
00:15:15Bella.
00:15:17Now everyone's here,
00:15:19let's play a game.
00:15:21All right, ladies.
00:15:23Put on your blindfolds.
00:15:25The first gentleman you touch
00:15:27will become your partner.
00:15:29Gentlemen,
00:15:31puff out.
00:15:33Eric,
00:15:35we're already so distant,
00:15:37yet you still made me come over like a clown?
00:15:39Fine.
00:15:41I'll grant your wish.
00:15:45Count me in.
00:15:47Interesting.
00:16:03Bella,
00:16:05you're provoking me, huh?
00:16:07Ready?
00:16:09Go!
00:16:15I'd love to see Eric's face
00:16:17when you fall into another guy.
00:16:23Oh!
00:16:29Sorry.
00:16:31Sorry.
00:16:35You good?
00:16:37Yeah.
00:16:39I'm okay.
00:16:43Eric,
00:16:45when did you join the game?
00:16:47Ah!
00:16:51What the heck?
00:16:53Poor Stephanie.
00:16:55Is your back okay?
00:16:57Yeah, no, it's nothing. I'm fine.
00:17:01Now that we're all paired up,
00:17:03let's get this game started.
00:17:19Okay, everybody did really great,
00:17:21but I'm not good at this.
00:17:23I'm out.
00:17:25Aw, boo!
00:17:27Honey, there's no backing out.
00:17:29And Eric, are you really gonna
00:17:31surrender in a swimming pool?
00:17:33Yeah, what a joke.
00:17:35All right.
00:17:37Whichever team swims best wins.
00:17:39Relay swimming, tandem, side-by-side swimming,
00:17:41they're already taken, so
00:17:43you can't choose what the other team has picked.
00:17:45We're doing mirror breaststroke.
00:17:47Wait, you don't even ask me.
00:17:49Well, I, like, make decisions myself, too.
00:17:51Why aren't you wearing the clothes I had delivered to you?
00:17:53I'm not your puppet, Eric.
00:17:55Yeah, well, I'm not your puppet either,
00:17:57I mean,
00:17:59it's the only way to win.
00:18:01Hey, you're so childish.
00:18:19Are they swimming facing each other?
00:18:21I've never seen such a romantic swim.
00:18:23We didn't even plan it
00:18:25or discuss it.
00:18:45What are you thinking about?
00:18:51We're engaged.
00:18:53Your wish as well, right?
00:18:55And why would I?
00:18:57Eric's amazing
00:18:59achievements are all because of me.
00:19:01I put in so many late nights helping him out.
00:19:03We're just meant to be together.
00:19:05What gives you such
00:19:07a big ego?
00:19:09God, you make me want to gag.
00:19:17So you're just leaving?
00:19:19I've done everything you've asked,
00:19:21and I hope that you can still keep your word.
00:19:23Wait, are you really asking me for help?
00:19:25Yes.
00:19:27Okay, I need your help, please.
00:19:29Why would I?
00:19:31Fine, if you want to play it like that, I have nothing to say to you.
00:19:33Hey.
00:19:35Let me go.
00:19:37Did you say you asked for favors?
00:19:39Remember how you sucked up to David?
00:19:41Now just do the same
00:19:43for me.
00:19:47God, you're not just childish,
00:19:49you're insane.
00:19:51God.
00:19:53Bella, just give me a spur of the moment.
00:19:55I just want to know what you've been up to.
00:19:57Mom.
00:19:59Troy, I miss you so much.
00:20:01I miss you, baby.
00:20:03You have a kid.
00:20:05With him.
00:20:07With you, Eric.
00:20:09Why are you bullying my mom?
00:20:11Your mom slapped me, kid.
00:20:13You make her work on weekends.
00:20:15You deserve that.
00:20:17I know, I do, baby.
00:20:25Eric Holmes, you're such a fool
00:20:27for trying to win her back.
00:20:33You think a couple blank pages
00:20:35can mess me up?
00:20:37Yeah, I have no clue what you're talking about.
00:20:39You should leave.
00:20:41I have to prepare for short snooze.
00:20:43My dad only promised
00:20:45Doc to fire you.
00:20:47He said nothing about letting you continue to work.
00:20:49You might be the host
00:20:51of short news,
00:20:53but to keep your spot, you need talent
00:20:55and serious hard work, not just a powerful dad.
00:20:57Who says having a powerful dad
00:20:59doesn't help?
00:21:01If it weren't for Mr. Holmes,
00:21:03you'd be out of here right now.
00:21:05Keep your mouth shut.
00:21:07He picked me because I got the award
00:21:09for new host, okay? I deserved it.
00:21:11Bella Emerson.
00:21:13Oh.
00:21:15This is where everyone's hiding.
00:21:21Mr. Holmes,
00:21:23what brings you here?
00:21:25Mr. Levy, that show.
00:21:27Oh, yes, that show you suggested.
00:21:29It's, um...
00:21:31Eric suggested it, but he said...
00:21:33It's a brilliant idea.
00:21:35You can discuss the details
00:21:37with Mia.
00:21:39Mia just earned
00:21:41her MSc in Media and Communications
00:21:43from Manchester Open University.
00:21:45She is a...
00:21:47You spent all that money to go abroad
00:21:49for a diploma mill?
00:21:51It's better than going to a community college where you work half-time.
00:21:53Bella, you didn't end up at Princeton?
00:21:55What actually happened?
00:21:57Well, in that case,
00:21:59why not have Bella and Mia compete
00:22:01to see who's best suited to host the show?
00:22:03Just choose a script
00:22:05and have them read it.
00:22:07Eric,
00:22:09what are you trying to do?
00:22:33Here's the script for the test.
00:22:35Here's the script for the test.
00:22:49Oh, Bella.
00:22:51You're screwed.
00:23:06The competition
00:23:08began.
00:23:12A romezoologist says
00:23:14the Italian capital has become a proper jungle.
00:23:16A romezoologist has just said the Italian capital
00:23:18has become a proper jungle.
00:23:25We just went to the outskirts of Rome
00:23:27with the snakes where...
00:23:29What the fuck?!
00:23:32You stupid idiots!
00:23:34My father paid to hire you and you didn't even help?!
00:23:36Call 911!
00:23:38Then it looks like we just found two of them right now.
00:23:45Bravo!
00:23:47Wow. What do you think, Umberto?
00:23:49Bella is the host for your show, sir.
00:23:51I think so, too.
00:23:58Looking forward to working with you, Miss Emerson.
00:24:05You won't always be this lucky.
00:24:15You owe me a thank you.
00:24:17What?
00:24:19Helping keep your job.
00:24:21I kept my job in my own merit.
00:24:23Plus, Humbert said that he wouldn't fire me.
00:24:25You're really going to believe that guy?
00:24:27That's none of your business.
00:24:29I spoke to Humbert.
00:24:31What did he say?
00:24:33I spoke to Humbert.
00:24:35We're calling the show Keeping Up with Eric Holmes.
00:24:37So you're recycling your old name.
00:24:39So you don't know what you really want, do you?
00:24:43What are you doing?
00:24:45I thought my only goal
00:24:47was to show you that I succeeded.
00:24:49But forget all that.
00:24:54All I really want is you.
00:24:56Control yourself, Mr. Holmes.
00:24:58I'm a married woman with a kid.
00:25:04Married woman without a ring?
00:25:07He's not going to marry you, huh?
00:25:11What are you, his mistress?
00:25:13I shouldn't be soft-hearted.
00:25:15He's hopeless.
00:25:25Hey, man.
00:25:26You called me here in an emergency,
00:25:28but you're just swimming, not saying anything.
00:25:31I messed it up.
00:25:33Okay.
00:25:35What'd you end up doing?
00:25:38No, Mom.
00:25:39These are all for you.
00:25:41Brian continued to explain.
00:25:43Love is when you rushed over when I fell.
00:25:56He looks just like his dad.
00:25:58Shh.
00:26:05I have a feeling he still loves you.
00:26:07You know?
00:26:08No.
00:26:09All he wants to do is torture me.
00:26:11Hate means he cares.
00:26:16Maybe it's time we tell him the truth.
00:26:19No, it's too late.
00:26:20He's engaged.
00:26:21But, honey,
00:26:24Troy needs a dad.
00:26:28What the hell, man?
00:26:29Yeah, if I was Bella,
00:26:31I would have totally beaten you up.
00:26:33I don't know.
00:26:35Every time I see her,
00:26:37I just want to talk to her,
00:26:38but I keep getting on her nerves.
00:26:40Hey, chill out, okay?
00:26:42I can tell she still has feelings for you.
00:26:44But she's kept so much from me.
00:26:46She didn't even go to Princeton.
00:26:47She just went to a community college.
00:26:49Yeah.
00:26:51I heard her family went bankrupt eight years ago,
00:26:53so I don't know.
00:26:56I heard her family went bankrupt eight years ago, so...
00:26:58What?
00:27:03If I knew she was struggling,
00:27:04I would have helped.
00:27:07Are you serious about winning her back?
00:27:09Yes.
00:27:10Then stop attacking and open up to her.
00:27:15The Keeping Up With Eric Holmes crew is coming tomorrow.
00:27:19I'll talk to her then.
00:27:22A woman's heart is the most precious thing a man can have.
00:27:33Oh!
00:27:34Awesome taste!
00:27:36Oh, wow.
00:27:37This painting is so...
00:27:39so beautiful.
00:27:42Isn't that the water lilies painting that was on my porch?
00:27:44How did he get it?
00:27:46He doesn't know what happened to my family,
00:27:48does he?
00:27:51Mr. Holmes!
00:27:52I brought you a flat white.
00:27:54Give it a go.
00:27:55It'll give you a really cool, exotic vibe.
00:27:58Exotic?
00:27:59Oh, wait, hold on.
00:28:00This has almond milk in it.
00:28:02She remembers I'm allergic to almond milk.
00:28:04I knew she's still scared.
00:28:06What's wrong with almond milk?
00:28:08I'm allergic to almond milk.
00:28:10Ms. Levy?
00:28:11Looks like you didn't do your homework.
00:28:13I'm so sorry, Mr. Holmes.
00:28:15Mr. Holmes, please don't be mad at her.
00:28:17Thank you, Ms. Emerson.
00:28:22We have to get ready for the recording now.
00:28:24Uh, no rush.
00:28:26Could we look around, Mr. Holmes?
00:28:29Make yourself at home.
00:28:35They're full of our memories.
00:28:37How much do you remember?
00:28:42Why does he keep all this?
00:28:45It's just gonna drive Stephanie nuts.
00:28:49Oh, the finish!
00:28:51The texture!
00:28:53This has to be an Elizabethan pepper shaker.
00:28:56How impressive!
00:28:58Oh, you're serious?
00:28:59No, I got that from a high school field trip.
00:29:01I bought it from an old lady for like $10.
00:29:04Well, this ceramic mug with its unique shapes and colors,
00:29:08it must be a medieval masterpiece.
00:29:13Uh, you know what?
00:29:14I actually think it looks more like a botched DIY mug
00:29:17that a teenager made.
00:29:24Bella!
00:29:25How could you break Ms. Holmes' precious things?
00:29:29How could you break Ms. Holmes' precious things?
00:29:31Okay, I didn't do that.
00:29:32It's not a big deal.
00:29:33This way she won't feel guilty.
00:29:36Right.
00:29:37I was foolish to think he still cared.
00:29:41What's this?
00:29:43Elementary school math?
00:29:47Well, actually, this room hides a treasure.
00:29:50And that equation is the clue to its location.
00:29:56Isn't the answer already there?
00:30:00I'll give the treasure to whoever finds it first.
00:30:04Dad, help me.
00:30:18What?
00:30:25What do you think you're doing?
00:30:27You can't afford to break another thing.
00:30:36Incredible.
00:30:37Oh.
00:30:41You know,
00:30:42if you take the number of vertices in a polyhedron
00:30:45and then subtract the number of edges
00:30:48and then add the number of faces,
00:30:50you always get two.
00:30:51Okay.
00:30:52Can you please stop cramming my head with weird stuff?
00:30:55I'm good.
00:30:56It's called Euler characteristic.
00:30:59It's the second most beautiful function.
00:31:02You, Bella,
00:31:04would be the most beautiful.
00:31:07And where did you get that cheesy line from?
00:31:12I'm gonna let it slide.
00:31:14Just this once.
00:31:34You know,
00:31:35I wanted to give this to the girl I love, but
00:31:38she broke my heart.
00:31:40If so, then why still keep it?
00:31:44This stupid woman would cry her eyes out
00:31:46if she knew everything you've accomplished.
00:31:49Why not give it to me?
00:31:50I'd appreciate it so much more.
00:31:58If she ever changed her mind,
00:32:01I'd take her back.
00:32:05Do you think
00:32:06she'd change her mind if she knew I still loved her?
00:32:10Ms. Emerson?
00:32:11I...
00:32:12Good thing we're recording.
00:32:14Excuse me.
00:32:27I won't let you leave me again, Bella.
00:32:31Yeah.
00:32:33That's it.
00:32:35Now I'm permanently scarred for
00:32:38trying to save the girl
00:32:39who nearly hit the rebar in the pool.
00:32:42Well, it turns out that
00:32:43every scar Mr. Holmes has
00:32:45is tied to love.
00:32:47Thank you for watching this inaugural episode
00:32:48of Keeping Up with Eric Holmes.
00:32:53Great act, Bella.
00:32:55That's a wrap!
00:33:09Can you believe I'm changing?
00:33:12You still haven't answered my question.
00:33:21Do you think she'd change her mind
00:33:22if she knew I still loved her?
00:33:26Oh, damn.
00:33:28He's engaged.
00:33:29What's wrong with him?
00:33:30Mr. Holmes,
00:33:31are you sure that it's real love?
00:33:34What do you mean?
00:33:37What do you mean?
00:33:39The past.
00:33:40It's like that broken mug, okay?
00:33:42I don't think that it can be put back together.
00:33:46For the last eight years,
00:33:50you're the one that's kept me
00:33:51from hitting rock bottom.
00:33:53Eight years.
00:33:56I thought about you every single day,
00:33:59wondering what you're doing,
00:34:02why you ended things the way you did,
00:34:06if you achieved your dream.
00:34:08Eric,
00:34:09I sincerely apologize.
00:34:11If you want revenge,
00:34:12do as you wish, but please,
00:34:14please do not mess with my career, okay?
00:34:16I have worked tirelessly
00:34:18to get to where I am today.
00:34:20Please.
00:34:27Bella,
00:34:29I mean it.
00:34:33Bella, calm down.
00:34:34He's engaged.
00:34:36His future is bright.
00:34:37How dare you ruin his life?
00:34:40I'm sorry.
00:34:41I've moved on.
00:34:53Have you moved on?
00:34:57I love you.
00:34:59I want to talk to you.
00:35:00I want to kiss you.
00:35:04I want to touch every inch of your skin.
00:35:07I want you.
00:35:11I want you.
00:35:27Oh no, I'm sorry.
00:35:29We can't do this.
00:35:31I'm sorry, I'm out of my mind right now.
00:35:33What are you hiding?
00:35:37Bella, where are you?
00:35:38Troy's sick.
00:35:39Get home.
00:35:44Bella, wait.
00:35:55Can you just forget
00:35:56about what happened with us
00:35:57and please stop following me?
00:35:58Bella, we need to talk.
00:36:00What the hell?
00:36:01Okay, where is Troy?
00:36:02Look, don't worry.
00:36:03He's fine.
00:36:04I had to lie to get you home
00:36:06because you are a workaholic.
00:36:07Oh my God, screw you.
00:36:09Dave, okay, you guys are freaking me out.
00:36:11It looks like she's been happy all along.
00:36:14Did I miss something?
00:36:16Yeah, can you help me get rid of him, please?
00:36:21Eric, right?
00:36:23Yeah.
00:36:25I'm sorry.
00:36:27Eric, right?
00:36:29I'm Bella's husband.
00:36:31Nice to meet you.
00:36:32I'm her ex-boyfriend.
00:36:35Come on, just ditch him.
00:36:41Say, we were about to celebrate Bella's birthday.
00:36:46Why don't you join us?
00:36:51You flashy brat.
00:36:52Let's see what you're really made of.
00:36:54It'd be my pleasure.
00:36:57Oh man, Troy's dad's got strong hands.
00:37:00Okay, if Eric finds out that Troy's his kid, we are done.
00:37:03Okay, stop it.
00:37:04Easy, girl.
00:37:06Don't you always say you want to find out his true feelings?
00:37:09Let me test him for you.
00:37:18Mom, guess what?
00:37:20Eric's a champion swimmer.
00:37:22He's got a breast stroke.
00:37:24He's got a breast stroke.
00:37:25How did you get such a good friend?
00:37:28Yeah, right.
00:37:29Troy says the breast stroke is his favorite.
00:37:31You really surprised me there, buddy.
00:37:33Eric, can you tell me more about your gold medals?
00:37:37Yeah, yeah, I'd be happy to.
00:37:40So actually...
00:37:41Eric, my mom says people who cut their spaghetti are weird.
00:37:55Are you weird too?
00:37:56Well, if your mom says so, then I guess we're both weirdos.
00:38:03So, David, right?
00:38:06How long have you known Bella?
00:38:08Oh, you're asking the wrong guy, man.
00:38:11Uh, well, let me think about it.
00:38:15We've known each other since we were...
00:38:1912 months?
00:38:23Um, that's great.
00:38:25You have such a great memory, sweetheart.
00:38:28Come here.
00:38:32How about that, dude?
00:38:33Let me see your fire for Bella.
00:38:37So what do you do for work?
00:38:38Damn, what should I do for work?
00:38:41Guy's a fashion designer.
00:38:43His dad wanted him to take over the family bank, but...
00:38:46he decided to design clothes.
00:38:51So you're not the son of the BNN dirt?
00:38:55Uh, uh, no.
00:38:58You see, the thing is, my dad owns a share in both the bank and BNN.
00:39:07Let's talk about you, Mr. Holmes.
00:39:09I hear swimmers don't exactly make that much money.
00:39:12Not much, but I do own an athleisure brand that's valued at $1.3 billion this year.
00:39:20$1.3 billion?
00:39:23It's not a big deal.
00:39:24Although I am the only one on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list that achieved their success through entrepreneurship, as opposed to inheritance.
00:39:33Oh.
00:39:38It's getting a little hot in here, don't you think?
00:39:49Do you want to go grab plates with me?
00:39:53Come on.
00:40:03Okay, he is super rich and hot.
00:40:08And I swear he still has feelings for you.
00:40:11He can give you a way better life.
00:40:14We almost ended up in bed together this afternoon.
00:40:17What?
00:40:20We almost ended up in bed together this afternoon.
00:40:24What?
00:40:25Oh my gosh.
00:40:30He must be amazing in bed.
00:40:36Broke things off with his fiancée though, right?
00:40:39Okay, that's the thing. He wants to be with me, but he's avoiding talking about her.
00:40:43What the fork?
00:40:46You did?
00:40:47No, no, but I was overwhelmed.
00:40:52You did the right thing.
00:40:53I shouldn't have pushed you to make up with him, okay?
00:40:57I mean, he can't just expect to come back after all these years and avoiding responsibilities just to enjoy the benefits.
00:41:05It's just crap.
00:41:08Thank you. Thank you. I do feel better now.
00:41:12He wouldn't be half as successful without you.
00:41:15Well, it's all meaningless now, isn't it?
00:41:24Scumbag.
00:41:26I'm going to stand up for Bella and teach him a lesson.
00:41:39Meet up and leave.
00:41:41We need to rest.
00:41:42David.
00:41:44Troy has school tomorrow.
00:41:47You're right. It's a bit too late. I'll get going.
00:41:51See you, kiddo.
00:41:52Bye.
00:42:00Mom? Is this Eric's wallet?
00:42:14Bella.
00:42:19Eric!
00:42:21Eric!
00:42:36Hey, what are you doing out here? I thought I heard-
00:42:38Why are you back?
00:42:40I forgot my wallet.
00:42:42Right. You left this.
00:42:45Thanks. Yeah, right. It's just that-
00:42:48I didn't open it. You can look to see if anything's missing.
00:42:53It's not necessary.
00:42:56Look, I was out of line today. Sorry.
00:43:02You're a great mother and a wife. I shouldn't have-
00:43:06Let's forget about it. It's fine.
00:43:11We had some good memories, though. In the past.
00:43:15Yeah, but bygones be bygones.
00:43:18We're still friends, though, right?
00:43:22Yeah. Yeah, we're-
00:43:36Oh, God. He remembered my birthday?
00:43:42Happy belated birthday, Bella.
00:43:46Thanks.
00:44:02I'm sorry for kicking him out.
00:44:06No, you did a good job. I just- I should have let him go sooner.
00:44:11Eric?
00:44:14I thought pretending to be straight was hard.
00:44:17I forgot how hard it is for you to hide your love.
00:44:22Let's pick something cute to cheer Mom up.
00:44:33What about this?
00:44:37Mommy looks good in anything.
00:44:42Since you just got your new bonus, it's a buy for me.
00:44:47And why would I buy you a gift?
00:44:49After pretending to be your straight husband, I was allergic for days.
00:44:54You owe me.
00:44:57Okay, I'm gonna go pee. So, sweeties, serve yourself, okay?
00:45:02Okay.
00:45:12Oh, hey.
00:45:15Ma'am, I don't think we have anything here for you.
00:45:19Zara's out the door to your left.
00:45:22Also, we don't welcome pets and children.
00:45:28I'm sorry, miss, but this is a pet-and-kid-friendly shopping mall.
00:45:32And please don't lay your hands on my son.
00:45:34I'm sorry, miss, but this is a pet-and-kid-friendly shopping mall.
00:45:38And please don't lay your hands on my son.
00:45:41This is a limited edition dress.
00:45:45Worth $5,000.
00:45:47You can't afford it.
00:45:49Excuse me, but my mom is the host of Short TV.
00:45:52She even won an award. She can afford anything here.
00:45:55What's the name again?
00:45:57Never heard of it.
00:45:59It's not your fault you're uneducated.
00:46:01Okay, don't do that to her. You know what? We're gonna go.
00:46:02We're just gonna go. That's fine.
00:46:11Stop!
00:46:13You've ruined this outfit.
00:46:15And now you need to pay for it.
00:46:17Mommy, I wasn't chewing gum. I promise.
00:46:20If you want compensation, you have to prove it.
00:46:22Because otherwise my son is innocent.
00:46:24Like mother, like son, you rascal bitch.
00:46:28Your kid said you're some famous host.
00:46:30I'm gonna post your photos online.
00:46:33You ugly woman. You're just picking on us because my dad's not here.
00:46:37Cute little bastard.
00:46:39Watch your mouth.
00:46:41Security!
00:46:43This woman who claims to be a famous host is bullying me.
00:46:53Even if your husband comes back, he couldn't help you.
00:46:57Daddy David, where are you?
00:46:58No, that's right.
00:47:00Looks like your boy abandoned you.
00:47:05Hey, man.
00:47:07Weren't you two gonna like sleep together or something?
00:47:10Why didn't you ask her about what happened eight years ago?
00:47:12It's hopeless now.
00:47:14She's happy with her husband and son.
00:47:16Her husband, what's his name? David?
00:47:19Haven't you like dug into his background?
00:47:22Like I swear there's something seriously wrong with him.
00:47:24Dad, help. Mommy got hurt.
00:47:26Guys, check this out.
00:47:28This kid's so desperate to avoid punishment,
00:47:31that he found this random guy on the street to be his dad.
00:47:34What a bummer.
00:47:36Hey, Eric.
00:47:38Sir, don't be fooled by them.
00:47:41How dare you touch my wife and son?
00:47:56Not bad.
00:48:05O-M-G.
00:48:08Are you Eric Holmes?
00:48:10The legendary swimming champion?
00:48:13In the flesh.
00:48:15Sir, you're too kind,
00:48:18but this woman and her kid don't deserve your help.
00:48:20Troy asked me for help, so now I'm his dad.
00:48:23And, of course, your husband too.
00:48:27Mr. Holmes, I can't believe I'm meeting you in person.
00:48:31And I watched your TV show. It's awesome.
00:48:34Oh, really?
00:48:36Then how come you don't recognize my wife?
00:48:38Oh, my.
00:48:41You really are his wife.
00:48:44I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Holmes.
00:48:46This was all just a misunderstanding.
00:48:49Can we let it go?
00:48:51I gave you that chance.
00:48:53I think you should get your manager now,
00:48:55and then we'll let the cameras do the talking.
00:48:57If my kid is innocent,
00:49:00I will make sure that my wife and kid
00:49:03get the justice they deserve.
00:49:17Apologize!
00:49:19Mr. Holmes, I'm sorry. I...
00:49:22How does it feel now?
00:49:24If a kid had no trust or support,
00:49:26where would they end up?
00:49:28If a kid had no trust or support,
00:49:30where would they end up?
00:49:32I'm sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes.
00:49:35And you are fired!
00:49:37No!
00:49:43Eric, how old and tall are you?
00:49:46I'm 26 years old and 6 feet tall.
00:49:52Are you single?
00:49:54Troy!
00:49:56Mom, I wish Eric was my dad.
00:49:58Troy, if Daddy heard you,
00:50:00he would be really sad to hear that.
00:50:02Hey, let's pick something out for your mom, huh?
00:50:05What do you think suits her?
00:50:07Could I get...
00:50:09that one.
00:50:12That one, and...
00:50:14that one over there.
00:50:16If I could have that wrapped up.
00:50:18I can't afford these.
00:50:20I can't afford these.
00:50:22I can.
00:50:24Okay, I don't need you buying things for me, though.
00:50:26Hey, it would be my honor as your husband.
00:50:28Plus, you're going to need a lot more
00:50:30if you're going to be hosting.
00:50:32What about that red one over there?
00:50:34It would be nice on camera.
00:50:36Could I get that one wrapped up?
00:50:38Sure. Thank you, sir.
00:50:40I'll have them all set for you.
00:50:44But I have to go home now.
00:50:46If you need me, anytime.
00:50:48Just call me.
00:50:51I can't believe I queued forever for these.
00:50:54They are going to be brought to tears.
00:50:58O-M-G.
00:51:01Uh...
00:51:03Has this place been robbed?
00:51:05Mark, wait a second.
00:51:09Oops.
00:51:11My bad.
00:51:12My bad.
00:51:14My bad.
00:51:23Peanut butter and, uh...
00:51:25Banana.
00:51:27Very tasty.
00:51:31Uh...
00:51:33I'm David.
00:51:35And what's your name?
00:51:37Lucas.
00:51:39I've heard a lot about you.
00:51:40Oh.
00:51:42Are you sure?
00:51:44Well, it seems like I'm quite popular.
00:51:57Eric, you idiot. I knew something was off.
00:52:06Oh, he's got fantastic taste.
00:52:09Secondly, to me, of course.
00:52:11Don't make me waver, David.
00:52:15Honey, I can't pretend to be your husband anymore.
00:52:19I've got a crush on someone.
00:52:21Oh, no way. Wait, who is it?
00:52:24Oh, his name is Lucas Wayne.
00:52:27And he is much hotter than Eric.
00:52:29You've got to be kidding me.
00:52:31That's Eric's best bud.
00:52:33Why is he so lucky?
00:52:35No, that's not the point.
00:52:36Okay, dating him is going to expose our secret.
00:52:38Trust me.
00:52:40I won't spill the beans.
00:52:49Bella, congratulations.
00:52:58Bella, congratulations.
00:53:01Your show with Eric hit the highest ratings in its slot.
00:53:04Please, have a seat.
00:53:06Can we get to the point?
00:53:09I'm promoting you back to short news.
00:53:12What? No.
00:53:14How could you let her steal my show?
00:53:16Your low-rated show.
00:53:18I hope you both bring short news back to glory.
00:53:21Dual hosts?
00:53:23Oh, you wanted a solo.
00:53:25Yeah, and dream on.
00:53:27You both have unique styles.
00:53:29You'll complement each other.
00:53:31I really hope that you mean that, Humbert.
00:53:35Okay, I don't buy it.
00:53:37Dad, how could you do this to me?
00:53:39I'll ditch her as soon as this show and your name blow up.
00:53:59Thanks for looking after her.
00:54:01Only for Bella.
00:54:02Bye.
00:54:03See ya.
00:54:17Thank you for not telling Eric I'm not really Bella's husband.
00:54:21There's no hiding from lovers' eyes.
00:54:23If they're meant to be together, they'll find a way.
00:54:33Eric, I'm craving for Madeleine cake.
00:54:36Could you bring some on your way to the maternity clinic?
00:54:38Stephanie?
00:54:40Bella? Oops.
00:54:42My fault.
00:54:44Ever since I got pregnant, my brain's been all over the place.
00:54:47Is that so?
00:54:49Eric always says I'm getting dumber.
00:54:51Anyway, I'll hang up now.
00:54:53Bye.
00:54:55Bye.
00:54:57Bye.
00:54:59Bye.
00:55:00Anyway, I'll hang up now.
00:55:02See ya.
00:55:05Glad you reached out.
00:55:07I've already sent Bella's comeback gift.
00:55:09Now it's your turn.
00:55:11I'll make sure her return debut is a complete disaster.
00:55:15Can't wait.
00:55:17Oh, uh, this is darker than the shade that I normally use.
00:55:21That shade is out.
00:55:23Don't be so picky.
00:55:25You know what?
00:55:27I can use mine.
00:55:29Do you want to hand me the brush?
00:55:31If you don't trust my skill, then you can do it yourself.
00:55:34We're live in 15 minutes.
00:55:36Oh.
00:55:38Oh.
00:55:40Oh.
00:55:42Oh.
00:55:44Oh.
00:55:46Take your time, Bella.
00:55:55Oops.
00:55:57Bella, you look like shit.
00:55:59We're live in five.
00:56:06Oh, come here.
00:56:08We can watch from here without disturbing anyone.
00:56:12Eric, where's my mom?
00:56:14Hey, don't worry.
00:56:16They always say best for last.
00:56:24Bella, you are late.
00:56:26Broadcasting is not a catwalk.
00:56:28Don't mess it up.
00:56:34Good evening, everyone.
00:56:36This is Short News Brief But Not Haste.
00:56:38I am Bella Emerson.
00:56:40And I'm Mia Levy.
00:56:42Here are the first news of the day.
00:56:46And in our last report of the day,
00:56:48a 52-year-old woman has tragically collapsed
00:56:50and died in a gym this afternoon.
00:56:52Reports suggest that she was trying to lose 20 pounds
00:56:54in just one week,
00:56:56which led to this heartbreaking incident.
00:56:58So, Bella,
00:57:00do you think the gym should be responsible
00:57:02for this incident?
00:57:04I don't think so.
00:57:06I don't think so.
00:57:08I don't think so.
00:57:10I don't think so.
00:57:12I don't think so.
00:57:14I don't think so.
00:57:16I don't think so.
00:57:18I don't think so.
00:57:20I don't think so.
00:57:22I don't think so.
00:57:24I don't think so.
00:57:26Looks like Bella has yet to get in
00:57:28that short-snooze rhythm.
00:57:30In this case...
00:57:32Focus the camera on Mia.
00:57:34Airtime is earned.
00:57:36That's odd.
00:57:38Mom's in trouble.
00:57:40Hey, don't worry. She's got this.
00:57:43And after reviewing our legal responsibilities,
00:57:44we also want to encourage people
00:57:46to lose weight rationally.
00:57:51Time to wrap it up.
00:57:53That concludes...
00:57:55I want to apologize for the earlier report
00:57:57from Ms. Levy that made us misjudge
00:57:59this kind and selfless mother.
00:58:01Bella! How dare you!
00:58:03This tragedy is entirely
00:58:05because she was actually trying to
00:58:07get a liver transplant for her son.
00:58:09To support him,
00:58:11Short News is donating $10,000
00:58:12for his surgery.
00:58:14And additionally,
00:58:16Short News is opening up
00:58:18a support hotline
00:58:20to honor the mother's legacy.
00:58:22And I'm sure my co-anchor,
00:58:24Mia, will donate, correct?
00:58:26That concludes today's Short News.
00:58:28I am Bella Emerson.
00:58:30Who told you...
00:58:32The phones are blowing up!
00:58:34Everyone's asking for the donation
00:58:36account number!
00:58:38Hey, let's go home.
00:58:40How are the ratings?
00:58:42Mr. Holmes donated $100,000!
00:58:55So, Troy,
00:58:57your dad's not a very reliable husband, huh?
00:58:59Missing your mom's big moment?
00:59:01Husband?
00:59:03He's not her husband.
00:59:05He's not my dad either.
00:59:07What?
00:59:09Well, Mom said he was
00:59:10the first woman I called Daddy,
00:59:12so I'm stuck.
00:59:20Mom, you did so good today!
00:59:25What are you and Troy doing together?
00:59:27David asked Eric to come and help.
00:59:30That doesn't make any sense.
00:59:32We're making apple pie.
00:59:34We can make it while we wait for him.
00:59:36Stephanie is waiting for him
00:59:38and he comes over and flirts with me?
00:59:40Eric, what the hell are you doing?
00:59:42Come on, Mom.
00:59:57Didn't we agree to just be friends?
01:00:00Why is he acting like this all of a sudden?
01:00:10Troy, can you get me some eggs, please?
01:00:13What? Me and Eric already put eggs.
01:00:15Go, please.
01:00:17Fine.
01:00:21Okay, you need to be more respectful, Mr. Holmes.
01:00:23My husband could come home any minute.
01:00:25If you needed someone to step up
01:00:27and be Troy's dad,
01:00:29you could have asked me instead of your best friend.
01:00:31What?
01:00:33Troy told me everything.
01:00:35Why did you lie?
01:00:37You know full well that he's not my dad.
01:00:38Why did you lie?
01:00:40You know full well how I feel about you.
01:00:42You're ridiculous.
01:00:44Why do you look at me like that?
01:00:46What did I do?
01:00:48You don't know.
01:00:50Okay, well, while you were flirting here with me,
01:00:52your fiancé and unborn child were waiting for you.
01:00:54Fiancé and unborn child?
01:00:56What are you talking about?
01:00:59Fiancé and unborn child,
01:01:01what are you talking about?
01:01:03Stephanie Hill,
01:01:05your fiancé,
01:01:06she's pregnant, right?
01:01:08Stephanie's pregnant?
01:01:10What?
01:01:12I'm not engaged to Stephanie.
01:01:14I have nothing to do with her.
01:01:16For God's sake, she's single.
01:01:21Bella,
01:01:23it doesn't matter what you hear from everyone.
01:01:25You're the one I always wanted.
01:01:29Why don't you go sort things out with Stephanie?
01:01:31When I was a kid,
01:01:33I thought I'd always be with you.
01:01:35Yeah, but you're my sister.
01:01:37You know,
01:01:39I felt I've always been too easy on you.
01:01:41Eric, what are you trying to say?
01:01:45Stephanie, why did you lie
01:01:47about being engaged?
01:01:49Did you lie about being pregnant?
01:01:51What else have you lied about?
01:01:55Eric,
01:01:57I fell in love with you
01:01:58the first time I saw you.
01:02:00You're my sister.
01:02:02But I don't want to be your sister.
01:02:04I want to be your wife.
01:02:09I'll give you everything you need.
01:02:11I won't leave you like Bella does.
01:02:14One day,
01:02:16you'll understand.
01:02:18When the person comes into your life,
01:02:20everyone else is just a compromise.
01:02:23I don't want to be a compromise.
01:02:29Don't go.
01:02:31Stephanie, please.
01:02:33Stephanie, please.
01:02:36Don't get ahead of yourself, Eric.
01:02:38I separated you eight years ago
01:02:39and I can do it again.
01:02:42Hey.
01:02:44Yeah, I got some updates.
01:02:46Want to meet at the cafe?
01:02:52Would you join me for breakfast, my lady?
01:02:55Women don't like to be questioned.
01:02:58Join me for breakfast.
01:03:00That's too demanding now.
01:03:05Breakfast is ready
01:03:07and I can't eat without you.
01:03:11Okay, are you morally and legally available, sir?
01:03:15Yes.
01:03:17Every inch of me is ready.
01:03:20Okay.
01:03:22We can go.
01:03:29Hey, Oliver.
01:03:31Big name swimmer.
01:03:33Are you being sarcastic
01:03:35because I get silver medals all the time?
01:03:37What do you want, Stephanie Hill?
01:03:39My archenemy's sidekick?
01:03:41I'm here to help you exchange
01:03:43your silver medal for a gold one.
01:03:45This testimony from your former teen doctor
01:03:48proves that Eric doped.
01:03:50He has Eric's actual urine test
01:03:52that was replaced back then.
01:03:59What did Eric do
01:04:01to make you want to do this to him?
01:04:03Aren't you excited?
01:04:05You can finally beat Eric,
01:04:07take back your gold medal,
01:04:09and win back Bella Emerson,
01:04:11the girl you loved at first sight.
01:04:13Interesting.
01:04:15What do you want?
01:04:21Eric Holmes,
01:04:23Oliver Scott exposed you as a secret doper.
01:04:25Is this true?
01:04:26Yes, Oliver exposed.
01:04:28Hey, no more questions.
01:04:35Okay, what did you say?
01:04:37It looks like Eric didn't tell you.
01:04:39He's caught up in a doping scandal.
01:04:41His gold medals are in jeopardy.
01:04:43That must be some mistake.
01:04:45Given his scandal,
01:04:47his show has been cancelled.
01:04:49And?
01:04:51You're fired, bitch.
01:04:53You're going to regret this.
01:04:54I'm grateful for supporting him.
01:04:56His company stocks are crashing.
01:04:58He's going to be broke
01:05:00and in debt soon.
01:05:09So,
01:05:11why haven't you been answering your phone?
01:05:13Sorry the investors kept calling.
01:05:17I didn't do it,
01:05:19you know,
01:05:21the doping, I mean.
01:05:22I know.
01:05:26I thought I finally became
01:05:28this person that you could lean on.
01:05:32And now I just feel like a burden to you.
01:05:34No, don't feel that way.
01:05:36You never have been.
01:05:39Why don't you go to work?
01:05:43Oh,
01:05:45my fault.
01:05:47No, Humbert has had an in for me for a long time.
01:05:49The only reason why I've been working this long
01:05:50is to help you.
01:05:57Hey, we're, um,
01:05:59we're both losers now.
01:06:01I think we are finally the perfect match.
01:06:04You got a good sense of humor, Emerson.
01:06:08Yeah, well, you do pick up some traits
01:06:10from the people you hang out with.
01:06:13Hey,
01:06:17from now on,
01:06:18we face everything together.
01:06:21Okay.
01:06:49Hey, Eric, I have an emergency.
01:06:51I'm going to catch up with you later.
01:07:04You got something?
01:07:09I think it's time to give me the keys
01:07:11back to my house.
01:07:13You're so ruthless.
01:07:15Please leave. I'm busy.
01:07:19My parents happen to be your investor's friend
01:07:21and are willing to help.
01:07:24Good pro quo.
01:07:27Is that how you see me after living together
01:07:29for 20 years?
01:07:31Okay,
01:07:33you win.
01:07:35I want you to leave her.
01:07:37After that, I'll prove your innocence.
01:07:40Coincidence.
01:07:42You know,
01:07:44I mean, I just made up with Bella
01:07:46and then this happens.
01:07:48And I'm sure you,
01:07:50the powerful and rich,
01:07:52have come to help just in time.
01:07:54You caused all of this,
01:07:56didn't you?
01:07:58Eric.
01:07:59Why are you doing this?
01:08:01You waited only eight years for her.
01:08:03But I waited 20 years for you.
01:08:05You know what waiting feels like,
01:08:07Eric?
01:08:09These are just your obsessions.
01:08:11I'd rather be a regular person.
01:08:18It's kind of weird to hang out with my crush.
01:08:21Why did you frame Eric?
01:08:25Why did you frame Eric?
01:08:27I didn't.
01:08:29He played dirty to win me.
01:08:31No, he wouldn't do that.
01:08:33Bella,
01:08:35I've liked you since high school.
01:08:37Please just cut the crap.
01:08:39The reason is jealousy then.
01:08:41Look, just agree to have one date with me.
01:08:43Once.
01:08:45I can give up my gold medal for you.
01:08:46That gold medal is Eric's.
01:08:48Whatever.
01:08:50Deal?
01:08:57Whatever comes,
01:08:59I know Bella will be there to face it with me.
01:09:02Do you think she feels the same way?
01:09:04Do you think this is the future she wants?
01:09:10Bella is out on a date with the new swim genius at the pool.
01:09:14Don't you get it?
01:09:16Eric loves geniuses.
01:09:29What are we waiting for?
01:09:31We'll see.
01:09:34Oh, hi.
01:09:36I'm fine.
01:09:40Let's have a match.
01:09:42Fair and square.
01:09:43Are you really just messing around with Stephanie
01:09:45so you can have this naive, childish competition with me?
01:09:48Well, I purposely chose a time when you wouldn't be using steroids.
01:09:51If you win, I'll drop the charges.
01:09:54I prepared your swimsuit.
01:10:14You beat me low and over and up.
01:10:17I can't believe I suspected you of doping.
01:10:19Thanks for the compliment.
01:10:21Not so bad yourself.
01:10:25Thank you for being here with me.
01:10:27It's a dream come true.
01:10:29No problem.
01:10:31I'll give you two some space and go get things back on track.
01:10:36I'm sorry.
01:10:38I know I said that we were going to tackle things together,
01:10:40but I didn't mean to.
01:10:42Bella, you bitch.
01:10:44How does it feel to be caught in the act?
01:10:48Where's Oliver?
01:10:50Stephanie, you let me down.
01:10:52If you dare hurt Bella again, I swear-
01:10:54Bella! Bella! It's always about Bella!
01:10:56She went bankrupt and lost her parents eight years ago,
01:10:58and now she's been fired from short TV?
01:11:00You know what happened eight years ago?
01:11:03What did you do?
01:11:05I didn't do anything.
01:11:07I didn't do anything.
01:11:09What did you do?
01:11:11I- I saved you, okay?
01:11:16Hello?
01:11:18Yeah.
01:11:20Yeah, okay, got it. Yeah.
01:11:23Adam spoke to my former swim doctor.
01:11:27He admitted to falsifying the evidence.
01:11:31Stephanie, I'm not going to hold you responsible,
01:11:33and these are going to be my last words to you.
01:11:39Eric!
01:11:45You idiot. Happy now?
01:11:48I'm Oliver Scott.
01:11:5024 years old, 6'2", 180 pounds.
01:11:54I have an apartment, a Chevy, $75,000 a year,
01:11:58and a dog named Pebby.
01:12:00What's wrong with you?
01:12:02I'm not going to leave you waiting.
01:12:04Are you serious? After knowing me for who I am?
01:12:06Yes, I am.
01:12:08I love your determination.
01:12:13But I love my stepbrother Eric.
01:12:15It doesn't matter.
01:12:18I'll be here waiting for you anytime.
01:12:21Just call on me, my queen.
01:12:36Dave?
01:12:44Belle, Oliver's going alive.
01:12:46Do you think it has anything to do with Eric?
01:12:48Dave, I'm busy right now.
01:12:50Hey, has Oliver contacted you?
01:12:52Do you know if he's going to keep slandering you, or-
01:12:54I don't care. Just let him talk.
01:13:02Am I hallucinating,
01:13:03or did I hear Bella's voice coming from your phone?
01:13:07I'm hallucinating too.
01:13:09I heard Eric's from yours.
01:13:12Oh.
01:13:14I want to apologize to Eugene Holmes.
01:13:16I shouldn't have doubted his achievements
01:13:18based on unreliable evidence.
01:13:20Turns out, with all the newest updates-
01:13:28This is a wound for me.
01:13:31It's my honor.
01:13:34Thank you for recognizing me.
01:13:56Hi.
01:14:04You had so many chances to tell me.
01:14:08Why didn't you?
01:14:11Why didn't you tell me that you got into Oxford,
01:14:13and that you refused because of me?
01:14:15Because I didn't want to leave you.
01:14:17Okay, this is why I didn't say anything.
01:14:19I had lost everything,
01:14:21and if I stayed with you,
01:14:23they would have just brought you down with me.
01:14:26Bella, everything I have is because of you.
01:14:33I think this is God's way of just testing our love.
01:14:37You know, making us better people
01:14:39against all odds, right?
01:14:46I just have one more question to ask you.
01:14:50Is Troy my son?
01:14:52The answer's obvious, Daddy.
01:14:54Troy, hey buddy.
01:14:56How did you get in here?
01:14:58Uncle Lucas and David gave me the key.
01:15:00Lucas and David?
01:15:01Are you kidding?
01:15:03Eric, I knew you were my dad the moment I first saw you.
01:15:06And how did you know that, my little tyke?
01:15:09Because I'm super smart,
01:15:11just like my mom and dad.
01:15:17Mommy, I've been a fatherless kid for seven years.
01:15:20How are you going to make it up to me?
01:15:22Hey, don't blame your mom.
01:15:24It's all my fault.
01:15:26Daddy, you left me for seven years without a word.
01:15:29How are you going to make it up to me?
01:15:32What do you want, sweetheart?
01:15:46What the hell?
01:15:48David, you are so dead!
01:15:50Oh, that's awesome!
01:15:52All right, I mean, can we call it even?
01:15:55Can you not call me?
01:15:57Please?
01:15:59Wait!
01:16:02David?
01:16:10You shouldn't be here, bitch.
01:16:13I'm waiting for the news. Can you be patient?
01:16:15Security!
01:16:17Hey, hey, that's enough!
01:16:19Beat, Levy, you're not in the position to do so.
01:16:22Are you crazy?
01:16:24I'm the station director's daughter.
01:16:26Not anymore.
01:16:28I just bought short TV.
01:16:29I'm gifting it to Bella.
01:16:34Dad!
01:16:36Kick them out!
01:16:38Mia, it's over.
01:16:41Let's go.
01:16:43Come on.
01:16:49Okay, I want to change the name to Short Max TV
01:16:53because we are going to crush our jobs to the max.
01:16:57Sure.
01:16:59Yes?
01:17:05Yes?
01:17:09Thank you so much. I really, really appreciate it.
01:17:15BNN just called and they asked me to be their host.
01:17:18Congratulations!
01:17:20Looks like your dreams are finally coming true.
01:17:30Congratulations, Mr. Holmes.
01:17:32You are the first entrepreneur to rank number one
01:17:35on Forbes' 30 under 30 list without the help of an inheritance.
01:17:39How are you so good at what you do?
01:17:42I have my lucky star.
01:17:44My wife.
01:17:48No, I don't have one yet.
01:17:51But I will.
01:18:00Bella Emerson.
01:18:02Will you marry me?
01:18:04Yes.
01:18:06Yes, I will.
01:18:21This newly engaged couple is going to have a great time.
01:18:25This newly engaged couple's wedding is only one month away.
01:18:29I'm Troy Holmes Emerson and this is The Bella Emerson Show.
01:18:34Woo!
01:18:43Jude, are you okay?
01:18:45Um, Eric, I'm, uh, I'm pregnant.
01:18:48We're going to be a team of four!