Blind Date With My Boss
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00:00:00hey this is richard allington i can't answer the phone right now so please leave a message
00:00:12hey grandpa
00:00:14it's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody two-shoe women
00:00:21but to trick me into thinking i'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date
00:00:28that's low
00:00:29let's hope this one's different i don't even know what to say to this guy
00:00:37i don't know how to talk to rich people be sexy darling just act better than everyone else in
00:00:46the room and being sexy is easy bite your lip push up the girls it works every time
00:00:52wait what what girls and don't forget these rich men get bored easily so challenge them
00:00:59be bold and put them on the spot i don't think i can do this the sooner you steal the code
00:01:05for ellington's new ai tech the sooner i pay you for your mother's surgery it's your call
00:01:11i don't know what i hate
00:01:14i don't know what i mean
00:01:17i don't know what i mean
00:01:19i just have to go
00:01:21bro
00:01:24we are
00:01:25my
00:01:27oh
00:01:29my
00:01:31my
00:01:32oh
00:01:33my
00:01:34Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:01:45Of course.
00:01:53Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:01:59You're so...
00:02:00Rich?
00:02:02Sexy?
00:02:02Frankly, yes.
00:02:06Sorry, what was your name?
00:02:10Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:12And you are?
00:02:13Blaine Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:18And this is a successful company?
00:02:21It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:24Waiter?
00:02:25Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:26You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:30Yes, of course.
00:02:31If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:02:34It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:37You want two?
00:02:39Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:42Better bring three.
00:02:44Yes, of course, right away, sir.
00:02:46And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:02:54I invest.
00:02:56In what?
00:02:58In everything.
00:03:01What am I not investing in?
00:03:04Businesses?
00:03:06Charities?
00:03:07I see.
00:03:08I see.
00:03:10And you live in the city?
00:03:12The city.
00:03:14The hills.
00:03:16My yacht.
00:03:19My private island.
00:03:21I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:23You're so impressive.
00:03:26So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:29It doesn't surprise me.
00:03:32I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:37Um, you've got a little, uh...
00:03:51Kurt?
00:03:52Kurt?
00:03:53What's my manager doing here?
00:03:55My business dinner just ended.
00:04:01The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:03Looking good.
00:04:03Amazing.
00:04:04You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:05Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:07Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:10Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:11Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:13Ah, classic.
00:04:15All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:23I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:25You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:30Would you like to come to my place?
00:04:32I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:04:35Absolutely, darling.
00:04:43Whoa.
00:04:46Welcome to my home.
00:04:48After you.
00:04:55You like what you see?
00:05:17You're getting there, darling.
00:05:20Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:24Well, then, shall we get started?
00:05:29Uh, not so fast.
00:05:32Okay, a little foreplay?
00:05:35I did not think this through at all.
00:05:36How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:05:44Looking for something?
00:05:47Oh, um...
00:05:48Ah.
00:05:50I should have known that was your style.
00:05:55Oh, yes, darling.
00:05:58Ugh.
00:05:59I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:01I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:03It's usually the other way around.
00:06:05Valentina?
00:06:11Patience, darling.
00:06:12I'm...
00:06:13Building the suspense.
00:06:15Ah, I see.
00:06:17Ugh, where could it be?
00:06:19Right.
00:06:20And...
00:06:21You say guys actually like this?
00:06:23Oh, yes.
00:06:24It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:30How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:06:35That's...
00:06:38That's new.
00:06:41The painting!
00:06:43Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:06:45Oh, uh...
00:06:46Sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:49It looks exactly like...
00:06:51The one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:06:54It's where I keep my safe.
00:06:57People actually still add things behind paintings?
00:07:01Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:02Oh, no, it's quite popular.
00:07:06Where do you hide your luxurious safekeepings?
00:07:11In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:15Ugh, come on.
00:07:18Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:22Oh, uh...
00:07:23Most unfortunate, I'm...
00:07:25I'm getting the utmost important business call,
00:07:28and I must take it.
00:07:29Right now?
00:07:30What?
00:07:31What about me?
00:07:33Valentina!
00:07:37Wait!
00:07:39Untie me!
00:07:44Ew.
00:07:46Really, Blaine?
00:07:47What?
00:07:49You and your models.
00:07:50Last night was not a model.
00:07:54I was actually impressed.
00:07:57Did I hear it right?
00:07:59Blaine actually had a date he liked?
00:08:02It was fantastic!
00:08:03The other girls are so boring.
00:08:06But this one...
00:08:07She's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:10I must see her again.
00:08:12Blaine,
00:08:13these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:16It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with
00:08:18and running the company.
00:08:23Grandfather.
00:08:23Hmm?
00:08:24Listen to him.
00:08:25He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:27I am much more qualified.
00:08:29Oh, yeah.
00:08:31I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:08:34No, no, no, no.
00:08:36Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:08:39Right?
00:08:39Yeah, you...
00:08:40You weren't meant to be some CEO.
00:08:42No, but Blaine...
00:08:44Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:46Whatever.
00:08:48Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:51I have actual work to attend to.
00:08:54Oh...
00:08:54Yeah, yeah.
00:08:58Thanks.
00:09:05Hello?
00:09:06How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:08Hmm.
00:09:10To...
00:09:11Perfection.
00:09:13She already has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:15It won't be long until he slips up,
00:09:17and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:22Brilliant.
00:09:23It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:26And the VR tech you're developing,
00:09:28it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:30Oh, yes.
00:09:31It'll be ready.
00:09:32Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:09:35I can't stop thinking about this girl from last night.
00:09:46I think she's...
00:09:47What's he doing here?
00:09:49Speaking of girls,
00:09:50I think I know who would be perfect as your new assistant.
00:09:53Oh.
00:09:54Sorry.
00:09:55I'm fine.
00:09:58Ariel.
00:09:58How does he know my name?
00:10:01You dropped your badge.
00:10:09There you go.
00:10:11Thanks.
00:10:18She's amazing.
00:10:19Are you playing hide-and-seek?
00:10:23Is that where you're late?
00:10:24Can I hide next?
00:10:26No, I was dropping your mom off at the hospital.
00:10:28Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:30Wait, oh my god, is she okay?
00:10:32Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:10:34She's just getting some tests done.
00:10:35Oh, thank goodness.
00:10:37Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:10:40Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:10:42Are you going to apply?
00:10:43I'm good where I am.
00:10:44All the girls are applying.
00:10:46Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:10:48You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:10:50I think this position is yours.
00:11:01He's gorgeous.
00:11:03I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:07Attention, everyone.
00:11:09My name is Blaine,
00:11:10and I am the new CEO.
00:11:12I will try my best to live up to my father
00:11:15but I ask for patience
00:11:18as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:20And since he is adjusting to this new role,
00:11:22I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:26Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:28Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:11:34All right, everyone, back to work.
00:11:38You look exactly like...
00:11:49Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:11:54Kurt described.
00:11:56Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:01There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:03This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:07When do I start?
00:12:09Perfect.
00:12:10First thing I need help with is there's this file.
00:12:13Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:16Send it to me in an email.
00:12:20Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:23Really?
00:12:25Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:27Just click the link to connect it,
00:12:28so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:12:30Great.
00:12:38Hmm.
00:12:39New number, huh?
00:12:43Hello?
00:12:44Hello, Ariel.
00:12:45This is Dr. Westphal.
00:12:46We just got your mother's results.
00:12:53It's not what we hoped.
00:12:54So we need to move quickly
00:12:56if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:12:58Okay, I understand.
00:13:01I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:15Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:17I just finished dinner.
00:13:18Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:20Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:22Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:23You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:25Mom, please.
00:13:26Honey, sit down.
00:13:38The doctor called?
00:13:40He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:41Hush, hush, hush.
00:13:42Hush.
00:13:43None of that talk, okay?
00:13:45Mom, eat before your food gets cold.
00:13:48I'll be right back.
00:14:04It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:06Are you ready?
00:14:09Yeah.
00:14:12Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:14I'll make it to go.
00:14:32Oh, where am I?
00:14:38Valentina!
00:14:38Blaine, darling, what is this dreadful place?
00:14:44Do you intend to have me killed?
00:14:46No, not at all.
00:14:47This place is special.
00:14:50Follow me.
00:15:02How many more are?
00:15:04We're almost there.
00:15:05Come on.
00:15:05Wow.
00:15:21Wow.
00:15:31Did she look at that view?
00:15:32I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:15:37Just you, actually.
00:15:39I discovered this place after my father died.
00:15:43You finally joined?
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46I've been thrown into the CEO position, and I'm a bit in over my head, so I never really
00:15:54get a chance to myself except when I come here.
00:15:56I'm so sorry.
00:16:06My mom is sick.
00:16:11She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:14So I know it feels, Tip.
00:16:20Want to get away?
00:16:22Yeah.
00:16:24I'm used to getting everything, but this is one thing that money can't buy.
00:16:32So sorry about your mom.
00:16:34Thanks.
00:16:37She's all I've got.
00:16:38I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:50Hey!
00:16:51Who's out here?
00:16:56What's happening?
00:16:58Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:00What?
00:17:00Run.
00:17:01Hey!
00:17:12Yo!
00:17:18What was that?
00:17:19That was fun.
00:17:21Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:24No.
00:17:25I suppose not.
00:17:25I haven't felt this way in a really long time.
00:17:32I feel like I can be myself around you.
00:17:36I feel the same way.
00:17:39Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:17:41That's right.
00:17:41I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:17:43I can't do this to him.
00:17:48But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:17:53I'd love to.
00:17:53Well, well, well.
00:18:01Martina, what are you doing here?
00:18:03I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:07Had to see it for myself.
00:18:10Well, that blind date went so well the other night, it got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:15Is that so?
00:18:17Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:20That's right.
00:18:21Wow.
00:18:22What's she like?
00:18:22She's funny, mysterious, confident, hardworking, charitable.
00:18:29She's the whole package.
00:18:31Hmm.
00:18:31Sounds like one that dad actually would have approved of.
00:18:34I'd love to meet her.
00:18:37Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington.
00:18:39Is this about time?
00:18:40No, not at all.
00:18:41My sister just came to visit.
00:18:43Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:18:47Martina, nice to meet you.
00:18:48Well, likewise.
00:18:50Glad to see my brother as someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:53Don't you worry.
00:18:54I got this.
00:18:56Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati, I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:01I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati.
00:19:03And don't you worry.
00:19:04I've got the codes right here on this drive, and I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:09Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:24I have wasted enough time.
00:19:28Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:30Get it.
00:19:31All right, where's that drive?
00:19:47Are you kidding?
00:19:48There's nothing in here.
00:19:50They're coming in.
00:20:04Crap.
00:20:05How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:09You don't twist my arm.
00:20:11You don't twist my arm.
00:20:13No, no, no.
00:20:14No.
00:20:14Oh, yeah.
00:20:26Sarah?
00:20:27Cheers.
00:20:27Don't you guys have that meeting with China right now?
00:20:32Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:34After that.
00:20:35Yeah.
00:20:35Whew, that was close.
00:20:50Hey, girlfriend.
00:20:52Can I ask your advice on something?
00:20:54Sure.
00:20:55What's going on?
00:20:55So I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:20:59Aren't we all?
00:21:00So she has a crush on her boss and she doesn't know what to do about it because of the whole
00:21:05workplace relationship thing.
00:21:06How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:21:08Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:10But he deserves to know though, right?
00:21:12You're going to tell him?
00:21:13I mean, I don't know because what if I tell Kurt I like him and he doesn't like me and then
00:21:17it's so totally awkward and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:21Wait, you like Kurt?
00:21:24I gotta go.
00:21:25What?
00:21:26Ring, ring.
00:21:27Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:28Ring, ring.
00:21:31Ring, ring.
00:21:32Ring, ring.
00:21:36Ariel.
00:21:37Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:39I need your personal help.
00:21:41Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:53I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:21:55Wow, really?
00:21:56Um, I mean, yeah.
00:21:59First girlfriend, first gift.
00:22:01Checks out.
00:22:03So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:07Oh, my God.
00:22:20I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:22Sorry?
00:22:23Uh, your girlfriend's going to be wearing that?
00:22:26Yeah.
00:22:27It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:29Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:22:31Do you think you should like it?
00:22:32Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:37What are her tastes?
00:22:40Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:22:45The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:22:48I see.
00:22:54So, keep that in mind.
00:22:56Option two.
00:23:02And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:23:04Yeah.
00:23:05This is big in Europe.
00:23:07Between you and me, I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:08Mm-hmm.
00:23:10I see.
00:23:11Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:16Hmm.
00:23:17Modest?
00:23:17Yeah.
00:23:18That seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:23Uh, with the rich folk.
00:23:24At least.
00:23:26You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:23:29What do you think?
00:23:40I think she'd really like that.
00:23:48Can I have a margarita?
00:23:51You can't be serious, darling.
00:23:54She'll have a friend 75 with Konya.
00:23:57Flora, what are you doing here?
00:23:58Making sure you look the part.
00:24:01You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:24:04Yes, more than anything.
00:24:06Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:09We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:12Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery.
00:24:14But until then, we're in this together.
00:24:17Yes?
00:24:19Yeah.
00:24:21Excellent.
00:24:22Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:24Make him even more vulnerable.
00:24:26And get him to tell me where the code is.
00:24:29And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:24:33Um...
00:24:33Be nice?
00:24:39Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:24:41No.
00:24:43A man like Blaine Ellington is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:24:49Drinking with him.
00:24:52And going to bed with him.
00:24:54Right.
00:24:56I...
00:24:57I can...
00:24:58I can do that.
00:24:58I hope so.
00:24:59Because he's coming this way.
00:25:03Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:06For your mother.
00:25:07Okay.
00:25:08Okay.
00:25:10Oh!
00:25:12And darling, have fun.
00:25:19Valentina.
00:25:22How are you?
00:25:24Wonderful, love.
00:25:25I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:27Is that so?
00:25:29Indeed.
00:25:29I was so distracted.
00:25:33It affected my croquet score.
00:25:35Oh, no.
00:25:36Distracted over little old me.
00:25:37Yes.
00:25:38I simply must know everything about you.
00:25:41Well, what would you like to know?
00:25:44Everything.
00:25:46Well, I don't know about everything.
00:25:48It might take some time for me to open up.
00:25:51Well, maybe after a few drinks.
00:25:54Only if you can keep up.
00:25:56See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:01Oh, no.
00:26:02Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:08Oh, man.
00:26:13That's really bad.
00:26:15Stop.
00:26:15That's not an act.
00:26:17That's funny.
00:26:18Stop.
00:26:19You know, my sister is implying today that I should tell someone where my new AI code is
00:26:30because I forget stuff.
00:26:32And...
00:26:33Are you forgetful?
00:26:37I mean, yeah.
00:26:39Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:26:43Really?
00:26:44Yeah.
00:26:45It cost me $10,000 just to get them re-keyed.
00:26:49Which is why I should probably tell someone in case I do forget.
00:26:56So, maybe I should tell you because you're so awesome and trustworthy.
00:27:01Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:27:04I'll tell you.
00:27:05But first...
00:27:08Boop.
00:27:11I'm going to hit the men's room.
00:27:12This is it.
00:27:18All I need to do is ask him where the code is and my mission is over.
00:27:23Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:24Ariel?
00:27:26Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:28I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:33I don't know this...
00:27:36Ariel.
00:27:36No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:38You are definitely Ariel.
00:27:42But what are you doing in a place like this?
00:27:45You're poor.
00:27:46Fine.
00:27:47Please just leave, Max.
00:27:49It's Maximilian now.
00:27:51Because I'm Max and I make millions.
00:27:54Whatever.
00:27:55Please.
00:27:56I'm begging you.
00:27:57Look at you.
00:27:58You look so much better.
00:28:01You look...
00:28:02Oh, what's that word?
00:28:04Rich?
00:28:05Please.
00:28:06I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately,
00:28:08but I've become very rich.
00:28:11Yes.
00:28:12You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:14I had to block your number.
00:28:15Oh.
00:28:16Yeah, that's right.
00:28:17Please, I'll do whatever you want, okay?
00:28:19I just...
00:28:20How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:24You know, Ariel, sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:28:29This isn't happening.
00:28:31Do you not remember when we'd go and get Taco Tuesday
00:28:34at that Mexican restaurant and eat unlimited discount tacos?
00:28:39I don't bear this.
00:28:40Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:43Yes, he does.
00:28:44A situationship at best.
00:28:47Let go, Max.
00:28:48Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:51Get off of it.
00:28:55Blaine Ellington?
00:28:57Max Fletcher.
00:28:58Maximilian?
00:29:00What are you doing with that peasant?
00:29:02That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:29:05Blaine Ellington.
00:29:06Getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:10This isn't over.
00:29:26Come on, Regina.
00:29:31Just stay away from my man, skink.
00:29:33He's actively trying to.
00:29:39Are you okay?
00:29:40Yeah, I think so.
00:29:42We gotta get out of here.
00:29:44This isn't good.
00:29:45Care to explain this?
00:29:55I assume the article does a good job.
00:29:59Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:30:04What are you, a child?
00:30:06I'm not a child, but he started it.
00:30:08Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:11Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:16I was out with my girlfriend trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:20No, no, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:23The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:26You know, maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:30:29Maybe you're too much of a risk, even though you say you've settled down.
00:30:34Either way, I just hope all this boils over next time we talk.
00:30:39What would your father think?
00:30:41Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:31:01What is that?
00:31:02Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:31:04It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:06Ah.
00:31:07What are you doing here?
00:31:08You don't want any of this.
00:31:10You don't know what I want.
00:31:13Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:16Or does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:18She's not a bimbo.
00:31:21Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:24Treat her like dad treated mom.
00:31:30How do you mean?
00:31:32Bring her completely into your life.
00:31:35Let her know everything about you.
00:31:38I'm trying to.
00:31:39Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:31:42Okay, share more.
00:31:44Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:31:47I will.
00:31:49I'm going to get close to this woman.
00:31:51You'll see.
00:31:52Hmm.
00:31:53And you will be like two lovely berries molded onto one stem.
00:31:57Shakespeare.
00:32:01Yeah.
00:32:02Ow.
00:32:13Martina, how are you?
00:32:15How am I?
00:32:17Yeah.
00:32:18How are you?
00:32:19I am annoyed.
00:32:20Time is running out, understand?
00:32:22Mm-hmm.
00:32:23We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:26But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:29Wait.
00:32:31Oh my God, do you have feelings for him?
00:32:33What?
00:32:34No.
00:32:35I hope not.
00:32:36Because you have four days to get that code?
00:32:39Or you can say bye to mommy.
00:32:40Other than that...
00:32:43I am fine.
00:32:45Thanks for asking.
00:32:57Happy hump day, bestie!
00:32:59It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:01Oh, right.
00:33:03Hey, how's your guide trouble coming?
00:33:04Better.
00:33:06And worse.
00:33:08That sounds super complicated.
00:33:10You have no idea.
00:33:12Aaron?
00:33:13Can you come in here?
00:33:14I'll be right there.
00:33:16Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:18Good thing.
00:33:25You have the file for the new China branch?
00:33:28Yeah.
00:33:32Long night.
00:33:40You know what?
00:33:43Let's forget about the file.
00:33:54Let's just close our eyes for...
00:33:56Oh, ten minutes.
00:34:02That's in order.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:16This is nice.
00:34:19Yeah.
00:34:21This should be like...
00:34:23an everyday thing.
00:34:25Mm-hmm.
00:34:29Good morning!
00:34:30Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:34:31Let's get it!
00:34:32Woo!
00:34:33Oh, Hannah!
00:34:38Well...
00:34:39I guess that's over.
00:34:43Um...
00:34:44Well, everything should be there.
00:34:48I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:52Oh?
00:34:52Why?
00:34:53Well...
00:34:54I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:55Oh, my.
00:35:00That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:01Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:04I can imagine.
00:35:06Yeah, I just...
00:35:08I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:12You should just talk to her.
00:35:13You should just talk to her.
00:35:15And be honest.
00:35:16Yeah.
00:35:18I'm gonna call her.
00:35:19What?
00:35:22Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:25Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:27Yeah.
00:35:28Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:35:32Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:34Uh, I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:35:39Oh, gosh, she makes me so nervous.
00:35:41I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:44Shit, shit, shit.
00:35:45Uh-oh.
00:35:47Uh-oh.
00:35:49Think, Ariel, think.
00:35:51Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:53Bathroom!
00:36:01Hello, darling.
00:36:02Hey, Valentina.
00:36:04How are you?
00:36:07Thriving, my dear.
00:36:08How are you feeling?
00:36:10A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:14You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:17I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh, I was worried.
00:36:32No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:37Uh, I wanted to know if I get to see you again.
00:36:41You will.
00:36:43Very soon.
00:36:44Uh, sorry.
00:36:51Can I help you?
00:36:54I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It kind of sounded like...
00:36:57Uh, sorry.
00:36:58Eduardo is calling me for my hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:03Okay, uh, sure.
00:37:06See you.
00:37:06Ta-ta!
00:37:13Community theater.
00:37:15Mm.
00:37:16Character.
00:37:17I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20We're a mystery.
00:37:21I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:26I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:30Mom, I'm home.
00:37:47Hi, honey.
00:37:48How was your day?
00:37:48It was...
00:37:52Not boring.
00:37:54How was yours?
00:37:56It was wonderful.
00:37:58I did laundry, watched some soaps.
00:38:02Um, what are you cooking?
00:38:04I told you I was gonna cook tonight.
00:38:06Well, you weren't home yet, and I wanted to go ahead and get started so your co-worker could have some, too.
00:38:10My co-worker?
00:38:14Hello, darling.
00:38:22Flora.
00:38:23What are you doing here?
00:38:25I was going to call you about a few work questions, but I was, uh, in the neighborhood and thought I'd drop in.
00:38:34Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion.
00:38:37You didn't say anything about a job promotion.
00:38:38I guess it slipped my mind.
00:38:43Well, you two don't mind me.
00:38:45Go ahead and have your work talk.
00:38:46Then I'll be ready soon.
00:38:51What are you doing here?
00:39:00Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:03I, um, I got close to finding out where he hit the drive, but I...
00:39:08But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:11I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:14Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:18You're not getting attached.
00:39:20What?
00:39:21No.
00:39:21Of course not.
00:39:23Good.
00:39:23I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:39:29Dinner's ready.
00:39:31Deeply sorry, darling.
00:39:33Urgent business.
00:39:34Must be taking off.
00:39:35Oh, um, okay.
00:39:37Well, it was nice meeting you.
00:39:38You too, darling.
00:39:40Mwah.
00:39:45Tick-tock.
00:39:45All right.
00:39:58I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:02Any ideas?
00:40:04Inner rehab.
00:40:06Too tacky.
00:40:08Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:11Mm, too obvious.
00:40:13Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:16Too cringe.
00:40:21Adopt an orphan.
00:40:23Now that is something.
00:40:24Ariel, how good are you at raising kids?
00:40:26Um, let's think of other options.
00:40:31What about a charity ball?
00:40:33Yes.
00:40:34That's it.
00:40:35That's the one.
00:40:36I like that.
00:40:37I like it a lot.
00:40:38Isn't she good?
00:40:40Phenomenal.
00:40:42Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant.
00:40:45So, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:40:48Got it.
00:40:49Wait.
00:40:50What charity would it be for?
00:40:51How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:40:55I'd love that.
00:40:56Let's get it rolling.
00:40:58I'll start right away.
00:40:59Ariel, you've become an integral part of our company,
00:41:03and I want to have you seated at our VIP table.
00:41:06Oh, my gosh.
00:41:08I'm honored.
00:41:09Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend, Valentina, and you.
00:41:14Good job, Ariel.
00:41:21Let's see how it looks.
00:41:22Come out.
00:41:26It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:28Wow.
00:41:32Stunning.
00:41:36Next, I'll have to get you a dress.
00:41:38A dress?
00:41:40What's the occasion?
00:41:43Well, I'm hosting this charity ball,
00:41:46and I would love for you to be my date.
00:41:49I love a good ball.
00:41:50But I must check my schedule, darling.
00:41:54Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:41:59My new AI tech.
00:42:00It's going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:03Ah, yes.
00:42:06We got interrupted.
00:42:07You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:10What were you going to say?
00:42:13It's not really that necessary.
00:42:15You don't trust me?
00:42:19I do.
00:42:20This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO,
00:42:23and I just want it to go well.
00:42:26But I thought I was special.
00:42:30You are.
00:42:31I just...
00:42:32Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:42:35Wait.
00:42:40So you do trust me?
00:42:43Mm-hmm.
00:42:45So Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:42:57Mm-hmm.
00:43:00Where is it?
00:43:02It's here.
00:43:03In the mansion.
00:43:08It's here?
00:43:09It's here.
00:43:15Mm-hmm.
00:43:23We're in the mansion.
00:43:26It's...
00:43:27Yeah.
00:43:34Now?
00:43:38Okay.
00:43:40I'll be there.
00:43:41Where are you going, darling?
00:43:49They need me to be on this call with China, so...
00:43:52I have to leave.
00:43:54You have to leave right now, darling?
00:43:56Yeah.
00:43:57Now.
00:43:59I'm sorry.
00:44:01Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:04Yeah.
00:44:04Martina was right about you.
00:44:09I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:15I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:16Did you get it?
00:44:42The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:47Excellent, darling.
00:44:48Excellent.
00:44:49Excellent.
00:44:54Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
00:44:55Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:15What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:17Or should I say...
00:45:19Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:21You wouldn't understand.
00:45:22Oh, I understand.
00:45:24You're acting like somebody else
00:45:26to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:29No, I'm not.
00:45:30I...
00:45:31You know, I have the responsibility
00:45:32to tell your little hot-shot boyfriend
00:45:34who you really are.
00:45:37It's only the right thing to do.
00:45:40Please don't.
00:45:41You don't know what I'm doing.
00:45:42Oh, you lose your job?
00:45:44Your reputation?
00:45:47Oh, once word gets out,
00:45:48nobody will want you?
00:45:50What do you want, Max?
00:45:52I just want a little, an arrangement.
00:45:56I'd rather not.
00:45:57Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:02Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:05Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:07I want to destroy you.
00:46:11You have 24 hours
00:46:13to end this charade
00:46:14on your own.
00:46:17If by tomorrow,
00:46:18I see little Valentina Kingsley
00:46:20running around town,
00:46:22I'll do it for you.
00:46:25You seem extra happy today.
00:46:43I feel like Valentina and I,
00:46:45we got on a whole nother level last night.
00:46:48Wow, that's awesome, man.
00:46:50I'm so happy for you.
00:46:51Hi, Mr. Lington.
00:46:52Hi, Kurt.
00:46:53Hi, Anna.
00:46:55Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:46:58Kurt?
00:47:00Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:05Hi, Ariel.
00:47:07You all right?
00:47:09Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:10I actually had an idea
00:47:13about the charity ball.
00:47:16Well, we keep reaching out
00:47:17to all of these extravagant venues
00:47:19for their availability.
00:47:20I was thinking
00:47:22we could host it ourselves.
00:47:24Where?
00:47:25I was thinking your house.
00:47:31Uh, I don't really like
00:47:34having people over at my house.
00:47:37Well, if we host it ourselves,
00:47:39it seems like a more
00:47:40intimate event.
00:47:41And then we could have it
00:47:43as soon as this weekend.
00:47:46Yeah, that makes sense.
00:47:48Okay.
00:47:49Let's do it.
00:47:50Great.
00:47:51I'll send out the invitations.
00:47:56She really knows his company,
00:47:57inside and out.
00:47:59What do you know
00:48:00about Ariel?
00:48:03What do you want to know?
00:48:04Here you go, Mom.
00:48:19I'm sorry I couldn't
00:48:20stay awake from a movie.
00:48:22I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:23That's okay.
00:48:25We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:27Sweetie, you should be going out
00:48:29with your friends
00:48:29on a Saturday night.
00:48:31Mom, you are my friend.
00:48:33People your age,
00:48:35who you can be
00:48:36out dancing with,
00:48:38flirting with boys.
00:48:40I actually kind of
00:48:42have met this one boy.
00:48:43What?
00:48:44What's he like?
00:48:46It's complicated.
00:48:48Honey, you just need
00:48:49to follow your heart.
00:48:52Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:48:56Oh.
00:49:00Oh.
00:49:02Sweetie.
00:49:03I'm fine.
00:49:04I just need some rest.
00:49:08Come on.
00:49:09Come on.
00:49:25And then after your speech,
00:49:27we're going to dance
00:49:27the night away.
00:49:28I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:49:32I guess I'll just picture
00:49:33everyone wearing their underwear
00:49:34and I'll be fine, right?
00:49:36I always thought
00:49:36that was a little pervy,
00:49:37but I promise
00:49:41you're going to be amazing.
00:49:44Thank you so much
00:49:45for helping with this.
00:49:47This charity ball idea
00:49:49was genius.
00:49:50I need to make it up to you
00:49:52at some point.
00:49:52I was just doing my job,
00:49:54Mr. Ellington.
00:49:58Well, I should get going.
00:50:00Wait.
00:50:01Um,
00:50:02I should probably call
00:50:03Valentina, right?
00:50:05Make sure
00:50:05the dress fits.
00:50:08I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:10All right.
00:50:11Good night.
00:50:11Hello, darling.
00:50:26I just wanted to make sure
00:50:27the dress fit.
00:50:29It's perfect.
00:50:30I'm looking forward
00:50:31to tomorrow.
00:50:33I can't wait either, darling.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:41Ariel, this place looks amazing.
00:51:01Thanks, Kurt.
00:51:02You're looking sharp.
00:51:03Oh, yeah.
00:51:04Well, got to dress to impress,
00:51:06you know?
00:51:07Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:10Nah.
00:51:11Listen,
00:51:13Random,
00:51:14does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:17I don't think so.
00:51:20Do you like her?
00:51:22No.
00:51:22No.
00:51:23No.
00:51:24No.
00:51:24No.
00:51:25I'm just trying to make
00:51:26friendly conversation.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:31We need more balloons
00:51:32in the dining room.
00:51:35Oh!
00:51:37You're still here.
00:51:38Yeah.
00:51:39Uh, listen.
00:51:40If someone
00:51:42were to ask Hannah
00:51:44to dance,
00:51:46what do you think
00:51:47the chances are
00:51:47that she would say
00:51:48yes?
00:51:51Probably good.
00:51:53Are you going to
00:51:53ask her to dance?
00:51:55No.
00:51:55No.
00:51:56No, no, no, no, no.
00:51:57No, I'm just, um,
00:51:58a fan of,
00:52:00of wild,
00:52:01hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:03That one just
00:52:03sprung to mind.
00:52:05Mm-hmm.
00:52:06Okay.
00:52:06Yep.
00:52:10Um,
00:52:11well,
00:52:11I'm,
00:52:12I'm going to go
00:52:13help Blaine
00:52:17practice his speech.
00:52:18So,
00:52:19I'm going to do that
00:52:20right now.
00:52:22I will see you later.
00:52:23All right,
00:52:24see ya.
00:52:26And you must be,
00:52:28Ariel.
00:52:28Yes, hi.
00:52:35Hmm.
00:52:36You know,
00:52:36my grandson
00:52:37has spoken
00:52:37very fondly of you.
00:52:39He has?
00:52:40Oh, yes, yes.
00:52:41In fact,
00:52:41he says that,
00:52:42well,
00:52:43this whole thing
00:52:43was your idea.
00:52:46I suppose so.
00:52:48Wonderful.
00:52:50Kind of reminds me
00:52:51of something
00:52:51Blaine's father
00:52:52would have done
00:52:53if he were
00:52:54in Blaine's
00:52:55situation.
00:52:56Wow,
00:52:56that's such an honor.
00:52:58I heard he was
00:52:59a great man.
00:53:00He was a great man.
00:53:03Martina,
00:53:04have you had the pleasure
00:53:05of meeting
00:53:06Blaine's assistant,
00:53:07Ariel?
00:53:08Yes, briefly.
00:53:09She's really helped
00:53:10Blaine become
00:53:11quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:13Yes, yes,
00:53:13she has.
00:53:14In fact,
00:53:14I can,
00:53:15I can see her
00:53:17playing a bigger role
00:53:18at Ellington
00:53:19if she keeps it up.
00:53:20Why wait?
00:53:22She could be a part
00:53:22of something huge
00:53:23tonight.
00:53:24Really?
00:53:25I think so.
00:53:27Don't you, Ariel?
00:53:29Uh,
00:53:29uh-huh.
00:53:31Amazing.
00:53:33Well,
00:53:33I can't wait.
00:53:39Me either.
00:53:50Ariel?
00:54:03I can't wait.
00:54:19Ariel.
00:54:20Blaine.
00:54:21There you are.
00:54:22I've been looking
00:54:22everywhere for you.
00:54:23Here I am.
00:54:25Have you seen
00:54:26Valentina?
00:54:27No,
00:54:28I don't think so.
00:54:29About your height,
00:54:30flowy hair,
00:54:31no glasses?
00:54:33Um,
00:54:33no.
00:54:34No,
00:54:34I don't think so.
00:54:36In fact,
00:54:37What?
00:54:39Nothing.
00:54:40It's ridiculous.
00:54:42I better say hi
00:54:43to those guests,
00:54:44but if you could
00:54:44find her for me,
00:54:45that would be great.
00:54:47I'll get right on that.
00:54:49Bye.
00:54:50Just go out there
00:54:59and hype Blaine up
00:55:00so he can deliver
00:55:01his speech.
00:55:02Then we're back
00:55:03to finding the drive.
00:55:05Okay.
00:55:06He can do this.
00:55:10Oh,
00:55:10hi, Ariel.
00:55:13Uh,
00:55:14you must be mistaken,
00:55:16love.
00:55:16I don't know this
00:55:17Ariel you speak of.
00:55:19Yeah,
00:55:21okay,
00:55:22Ariel.
00:55:23No,
00:55:24seriously,
00:55:25my name is
00:55:26Valentina Kingsley
00:55:27and I'm
00:55:27a very wealthy
00:55:28socialite.
00:55:29Oh,
00:55:30I get it.
00:55:31It's like
00:55:31one of those
00:55:32improv games
00:55:33or something.
00:55:34No,
00:55:35no,
00:55:35no,
00:55:35no game.
00:55:36My name is
00:55:37who should I be?
00:55:39Just be yourself.
00:55:42I'm the
00:55:42Queen of England.
00:55:46You can really
00:55:46tell it's me?
00:55:48Yeah,
00:55:48but I mean,
00:55:50I can be
00:55:50very observant.
00:55:52Really?
00:55:53Mm-hmm.
00:55:54Okay,
00:55:54well,
00:55:55Hannah,
00:55:55it's very important
00:55:56that this stays
00:55:57between us.
00:55:58Okay,
00:55:59can I ask why?
00:56:01Well,
00:56:02it's really
00:56:02complicated,
00:56:04but you have
00:56:05to promise me
00:56:06you won't tell
00:56:06anybody about this.
00:56:08Can we make it
00:56:09a pinky promise?
00:56:11Yeah,
00:56:11sure.
00:56:12Aw,
00:56:13well,
00:56:14good luck
00:56:15with whatever
00:56:16this is.
00:56:20Yeah,
00:56:20thanks.
00:56:21I'm gonna need it.
00:56:22Yeah,
00:56:22thanks.
00:56:22I'm gonna need it.
00:56:24there you are,
00:56:26darling.
00:56:32I'm so glad to see you.
00:56:48Look at this place.
00:56:50I haven't seen a ball
00:56:51as elegant as this
00:56:51since the King
00:56:52of Spain's birthday.
00:56:53I'm glad it lives
00:56:54up to your approval.
00:56:55Of course.
00:56:57You're doing a speech,
00:56:58I see.
00:56:58Well,
00:56:59I'm not much
00:57:00of a speech giver.
00:57:01They're gonna
00:57:02eat you up,
00:57:02darling.
00:57:04You make me
00:57:05feel so confident.
00:57:07I need to be
00:57:08looking at you
00:57:08when I give my speech.
00:57:10Of course.
00:57:18Okay,
00:57:18perfect.
00:57:20Well,
00:57:20I saw a fellow
00:57:21philanthropist outside.
00:57:22I must go speak
00:57:23with her.
00:57:24Valentina,
00:57:25I was thinking
00:57:25maybe tonight
00:57:28I could show you
00:57:29the AI code.
00:57:32Yes,
00:57:33I would love
00:57:34to see what
00:57:34you've been working on.
00:57:36Great.
00:57:37Where would this
00:57:38be taking place?
00:57:39in the study
00:57:40or?
00:57:41Upstairs,
00:57:42hidden in a very
00:57:43high-tech safe.
00:57:45Ah,
00:57:46I see.
00:57:48You actually
00:57:49inspired my
00:57:50security team
00:57:51to create
00:57:51a new hiding space
00:57:52for it.
00:57:54What the heck
00:57:55did I say?
00:57:57I'll give you a hint.
00:57:58If you were
00:57:59to look for it,
00:58:00you'd be staring
00:58:01at the most beautiful
00:58:01thing in the world.
00:58:04I'll let you
00:58:05get back to socializing.
00:58:09Good luck, darling.
00:58:33Excuse me.
00:58:34What are you doing
00:58:35in here?
00:58:41Excuse me.
00:58:42What are you doing
00:58:43in here?
00:58:44Um...
00:58:45And who are you?
00:58:47Oh,
00:58:48um,
00:58:49uh,
00:58:49um,
00:58:51I,
00:58:51I,
00:58:51um,
00:58:52you look lost.
00:58:55I am, darling.
00:58:57I am lost.
00:58:58I've been to a lot
00:59:00of mansions,
00:59:01but this one
00:59:01is big.
00:59:04Grandfather?
00:59:05Yes?
00:59:05This is Valentina Kingsley,
00:59:07Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:10Oh,
00:59:11yes,
00:59:11yes,
00:59:12from the,
00:59:12uh,
00:59:12front page of the,
00:59:13the Times.
00:59:14Yes,
00:59:14I've heard a lot
00:59:15about you.
00:59:16Hope it was all
00:59:17good things.
00:59:18Well,
00:59:19I haven't seen him
00:59:20smile quite as much
00:59:21as he does now
00:59:22since his
00:59:23father passed.
00:59:25And I trust that
00:59:26Blaine is,
00:59:27uh,
00:59:27treating you
00:59:28respectfully,
00:59:30like a lady.
00:59:32He is.
00:59:33Well,
00:59:34it was a good thing
00:59:34that we were up here
00:59:35to find you.
00:59:36If it had been
00:59:37during Blaine's speech,
00:59:38no one would know
00:59:39you're here.
00:59:41Right.
00:59:43Good thing.
00:59:45Shall we return
00:59:46to the party?
00:59:47Yes,
00:59:48we shall.
00:59:49Very nice meeting
00:59:50you,
00:59:50Miss Kingsley.
00:59:52You too,
00:59:52sir.
00:59:57You seem quiet.
01:00:16Is everything
01:00:16all right?
01:00:17Everything's fine,
01:00:18darling.
01:00:20Hey,
01:00:20Valentina,
01:00:20I have a girl
01:00:22question for you.
01:00:27Oh my God,
01:00:28for the love of God.
01:00:30You clearly have
01:00:30a crush on Hannah.
01:00:31Just ask her to dance.
01:00:33You just met me,
01:00:34you can already tell?
01:00:35Yes.
01:00:37You read me
01:00:38like a book.
01:00:39I see what Blaine
01:00:40sees in you.
01:00:41You're really
01:00:42inquisitive.
01:00:43In fact,
01:00:44I'll go butter
01:00:45her up for you.
01:00:46Would you?
01:00:47That would be great.
01:00:47Toad.
01:00:54Hannah,
01:00:54I need a favor.
01:00:56Anything.
01:00:57When Blaine
01:00:57is giving his speech,
01:00:58I'm going to step away.
01:01:00If anyone asks,
01:01:01I'm not feeling well.
01:01:02And Ariel
01:01:03is going to help
01:01:04Valentina
01:01:05get some medicine.
01:01:07Got it.
01:01:09Oh,
01:01:10and Kurt's
01:01:11going to ask you
01:01:11to dance.
01:01:12Really?
01:01:13Sorry.
01:01:15When?
01:01:16Tonight.
01:01:17Oh,
01:01:18right.
01:01:18It's a ball.
01:01:39It's time,
01:01:39brother.
01:01:40You ready?
01:01:41As ready as I'll ever be.
01:01:42All right.
01:01:47Thank you
01:01:47for coming tonight.
01:01:50It means a lot.
01:01:51Of course.
01:01:53You're going to be amazing.
01:02:01Ladies and gentlemen,
01:02:02I want to thank you all
01:02:03so much
01:02:03for coming out here tonight.
01:02:05It is my great honor
01:02:07and privilege
01:02:08to introduce
01:02:08my good friend,
01:02:10your CEO
01:02:10of Ellington Incorporated,
01:02:13Mr. Blaine Ellington.
01:02:20Good evening, everyone.
01:02:22I want to,
01:02:23before we get started,
01:02:25thank two people
01:02:26who,
01:02:27without their help,
01:02:28none of this
01:02:29would have happened tonight.
01:02:30My assistant, Ariel,
01:02:32and my girlfriend,
01:02:33Valentina.
01:02:34I'm not sure
01:02:38where they are right now,
01:02:40but I want to thank them
01:02:41for having my back.
01:02:48Hi, Anna.
01:02:50Oh, hi.
01:02:50You haven't seen Valentina
01:02:53around, have you?
01:02:54I wanted to try to find her
01:02:56so she can watch
01:02:56Blaine's speech.
01:02:58Valentina is sick,
01:03:00and Ariel was helping
01:03:02her get medicine.
01:03:03Oh, okay.
01:03:06Um, you look,
01:03:08you look really pretty,
01:03:09by the way.
01:03:11Thanks.
01:03:12You look really pretty, too.
01:03:20Alright, time to find this code.
01:03:50Blaine mentioned something
01:03:58I said?
01:04:00What the heck did I say?
01:04:04The paintings.
01:04:05So, tonight,
01:04:22I'm pledging
01:04:22$10 million
01:04:23to help research cures
01:04:26for illnesses
01:04:27and disorders unknown.
01:04:29Thank you all for coming.
01:04:31I hope to see you
01:04:32on the dance floor.
01:04:35I'm sorry, Mom.
01:04:55I failed you.
01:04:56I failed you.
01:05:05I'll give you a hint.
01:05:28If you were to look for it,
01:05:30you'd be staring at
01:05:30the most beautiful thing
01:05:31in the world.
01:05:35He wasn't talking
01:05:36about the painting.
01:05:40He was talking
01:05:40about me.
01:05:41I failed you.
01:05:52And I'll give you a nice little girl,
01:05:53to thisぜ.
01:05:53I'm sorry.
01:05:54I didn't know
01:05:54to be the next person
01:05:55because I was just
01:05:55out of here.
01:05:57I also Qu � lại
01:05:58the next person
01:06:00to see you.
01:06:01Hi, my behaviour.
01:06:02I'll give you a nice day
01:06:03for rowing away
01:06:04because most of the time
01:06:05are pretty.
01:06:06Big目
01:06:07I found excuse
01:06:08Think Ariel.
01:06:38What could the numbers be?
01:06:50It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:08I've got the code.
01:07:22Excellent, darling.
01:07:24I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:26Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:30Flora?
01:07:34What are you doing here?
01:07:36I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:07:40Just like you, apparently.
01:07:43The code, darling.
01:07:49The future.
01:07:52In the palm of my hand.
01:07:55I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:07:59Blaine's a good man.
01:08:01You're awful.
01:08:02He's rich, darling.
01:08:04He'll get over it.
01:08:06My mom?
01:08:07And her surgery?
01:08:09I've been accused of many things.
01:08:12But I always keep my word.
01:08:15Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:17I'm sorry.
01:08:45Balancina.
01:08:45Hi, darling.
01:08:46there you are how are you feeling stronger than the rains in the amazon darling
01:08:53excellent care to dance certainly
01:08:59well well well well look at the happy couple
01:09:11how did you get in oh i have my ways we lied
01:09:15about our names on the guest list anyway
01:09:21i just came here to congratulate you on your little events you need to leave actually i
01:09:27don't think i do because i don't think you know who your little girlfriend is she's valentina
01:09:33kingsley no no no there is no valentina kingsley what if only your little assistant had assisted you
01:09:45in researching her you know it's funny i haven't actually seen her all night
01:09:51blaine don't listen to him what is he talking about
01:09:56yeah she may have fooled everyone in here but an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt
01:10:14ariel
01:10:29this whole time you've been valentina? that's right this whole time you pretended to care
01:10:36pretended to care about me, but you're just a liar.
01:10:40And worse, she's poor.
01:10:44Why?
01:10:45Yes, Ariel.
01:10:47But why?
01:10:49I'm so sorry.
01:10:51Ariel, Ariel, wait.
01:10:54How embarrassing.
01:10:58You know, I looked into you.
01:11:01You're in so much debt that it's surprising
01:11:03that you can even rent the Lambo that you drove here.
01:11:06How preposterous.
01:11:08If anybody looks into that,
01:11:09it will be a complete waste of time.
01:11:12Ew.
01:11:13You're poor?
01:11:16Regina!
01:11:20Whew.
01:11:22You're my hero.
01:11:24Thanks.
01:11:25Sometimes I just gotta tell them, you know?
01:11:32Ariel!
01:11:33What are you smiling about?
01:11:41What are you smiling about?
01:11:43I mean, come on.
01:11:45This proves it, right?
01:11:47He's a joke.
01:11:49No, he is your brother, Martina.
01:11:52He's a liability, Richard.
01:11:54And you are giving him the company with the luxury
01:11:56of not having to deal with this shit show
01:11:58because you won't be alive much longer.
01:11:59Oh, well, don't bet on that.
01:12:02You know, you got a lot of nerve talking to me like this, kid.
01:12:06You got a lot of nerve letting the ship go down
01:12:09when the lifeboat is right in front of you.
01:12:12I should be running this company.
01:12:14Or is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:22Look, I'm not poor.
01:12:23I don't want to hear it.
01:12:25I do not want to hear it.
01:12:26I promise you.
01:12:26You lied to me.
01:12:27Not only did you lie to me, but you embarrassed me in there.
01:12:29No, I didn't.
01:12:30That is fair.
01:12:37Regina!
01:12:38That was a disaster.
01:13:03I just don't understand.
01:13:07Why would she go through all of that?
01:13:09I don't know.
01:13:11But, uh, these scandals are exhausting.
01:13:15Yeah.
01:13:17I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon.
01:13:23Right.
01:13:23Well, I got a lot to think about.
01:13:29What do you mean?
01:13:31I mean, we may have to take the company
01:13:33in a complete different direction
01:13:34for it to gain back the public's trust.
01:13:38You can't be serious.
01:13:39Huh?
01:13:44Something better happen sooner.
01:13:47I guess much worse.
01:13:50Did she want anything from you?
01:13:52I don't know, Martina.
01:13:54Nothing valuable?
01:13:55Martina, I said I don't...
01:14:19No!
01:14:22Ariel.
01:14:30Ariel.
01:14:31Baby.
01:14:33Oh.
01:14:34You look like you had a rough night.
01:14:37It was a disaster, really.
01:14:40I feel awful.
01:14:41Oh.
01:14:43I'm so sorry to hear that, baby.
01:14:45Thanks, Mom.
01:14:47Well,
01:14:48I have something to tell you.
01:14:49Dr. Westphal called.
01:14:52Are you okay?
01:14:53What's going on?
01:14:54He
01:14:55said
01:14:56that anonymous donor
01:14:58sent in the funds
01:14:59for me to have my operation.
01:15:01What?
01:15:02I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
01:15:04Oh, my God.
01:15:06Oh.
01:15:09Mom, I'm so happy.
01:15:11I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake.
01:15:14I don't know if you want to tell me.
01:15:16I agree.
01:15:16I agree.
01:15:17Oh, my God.
01:15:47It's time to celebrate.
01:15:55To the future, darling.
01:16:03Drink. You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:10There it is. Doesn't our little prize look nice?
01:16:16People walk in and out of my office, having no idea what's in the room with them.
01:16:22Of course, I won't be able to enjoy too much longer, since my programmer is going to pick it up tonight.
01:16:28I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:31To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to do bold things.
01:16:35Break the rules a little.
01:16:37I guess.
01:16:41Ask any CEO, and they'll agree.
01:16:44Including your little boy toy.
01:16:47Blaine would never do anything like that.
01:16:49Well, anyway, speaking of money, let's get that surgery paid for, shall we?
01:16:56What?
01:16:56All I need is your wiring info, and I can send it on over.
01:17:00I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed.
01:17:05I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:09No, that's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:15Darlene?
01:17:16All right.
01:17:41One more drink, and we'll start packing up my things.
01:17:47Deal.
01:17:47One more.
01:17:53Anna.
01:17:54Hi, Mr. Ellington.
01:17:55May I come in?
01:17:55Sure.
01:17:56Come on in.
01:17:58Hi, cutie.
01:18:02Care for a drink?
01:18:03Oh, no.
01:18:04I stopped drinking on the job ages ago.
01:18:06Wait, what was that?
01:18:07Mr. Ellington, I have a delivery for you.
01:18:10From who?
01:18:11Ariel.
01:18:17From who?
01:18:18Ariel.
01:18:20I don't want it.
01:18:21Take it back.
01:18:22She said you might say that, but she said that it was very, very important.
01:18:27How important?
01:18:29I don't know, but she did say that it was something so important that she only trusted me to deliver it,
01:18:35so it must be a big deal.
01:18:37Oh, my God.
01:18:53Oh, my God.
01:18:54Ew, what's happening?
01:18:56What's going on?
01:18:57What does this mean?
01:18:58What does this mean?
01:18:58Oh, Flora?
01:19:17Yes, darling?
01:19:18Your appointment had to leave early.
01:19:20I asked if they wanted to schedule, but they said no.
01:19:23I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today.
01:19:26What was the name?
01:19:30Valentina Kingsley?
01:19:31You're rich.
01:19:52You'll get over it.
01:19:54Darling.
01:19:54Oh, what's going on?
01:20:10What does this mean?
01:20:11Thank you for everything.
01:20:23Hannah, did you want to help me with that thing?
01:20:26Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:41Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this.
01:20:45But it's time.
01:20:56But it's time.
01:21:02To celebrate.
01:21:04Celebrate.
01:21:05Oh, my God.
01:21:07You are going to regret this.
01:21:11I promise you that.
01:21:17Jeez.
01:21:18What did you do?
01:21:19I don't know, girl.
01:21:20But the way she wears that dress, she can step on me any day.
01:21:26Let me see.
01:21:27I knew you could do it.
01:21:28I knew it.
01:21:30You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:37Dr. Westfall.
01:21:47Oh, hi, Ariel.
01:21:48Is surgery over?
01:21:49How did it go?
01:21:50Yes, we just finished.
01:21:51Um, there were complications.
01:21:53Complications?
01:21:54Yes, but we were able to work through them,
01:21:56and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:21:59Really?
01:22:00Yeah, really, yes.
01:22:01In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:04She's going to need to rest for a few hours,
01:22:06but when she wakes up,
01:22:07she's going to feel better than she has in a long time.
01:22:10I can't thank you enough.
01:22:11I'm happy to help.
01:22:12I'm happy to help.
01:22:14I'm happy to help.
01:22:20I'm happy to help.
01:22:22I'm happy to help.
01:22:23I'm happy to help.
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01:22:27I'm happy to help.
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01:22:28I'm happy to help.
01:22:28I'm happy to help.
01:22:28I'm happy to help.
01:22:29I'm happy to help.
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01:22:30I'm happy to help.
01:22:30I'm happy to help.
01:22:31I'm happy to help.
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01:22:32I'm happy to help.
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01:22:33I'm happy to help.
01:22:34I'm happy to help.
01:22:35I'm happy to help.
01:22:36I'm happy to help.
01:22:37Come in, come in.
01:22:56Welcome.
01:23:01Ariel.
01:23:03Mom, why didn't you leave out of bed?
01:23:05The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:07I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window and I got kind of excited.
01:23:15Are you hungry? Thirsty?
01:23:17No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:18Oh, thank you. Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:22Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:25Oh, of course.
01:23:29I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:23:37I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:43I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:23:48And you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:23:53Thank you for everything.
01:23:55I don't even know where to start.
01:23:58I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:04You're not?
01:24:05No.
01:24:07See, I'm still CEO and I need an assistant.
01:24:11And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:14I accept.
01:24:18And, uh, you're still looking for a girlfriend?
01:24:22Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:43I love you, Valentina.
01:24:44I, uh, I mean, Ariel.
01:24:48That's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:51There aren't any starry rooftop views here.
01:24:55But this is my special place.
01:24:59It's even better.
01:24:59It's even better.