Actress Emma Hutton is determined to help find her friend Hope a perfect match but in doing so, she accidentally tramples on several hearts HD ( Romance )
Actress Emma Hutton is determined to help find her friend Hope a perfect match but in doing so, she accidentally tramples on several hearts HD ( Romance )
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00:00I love it.
00:03Every moment I spent painting it, I thought of you.
00:07I thought you'd never finish it.
00:10I mean, I thought you'd thrown it away.
00:13Never.
00:16It's forever tied to the woman I love.
00:22And cut!
00:23That's a cut.
00:24Beautiful.
00:25Thank you, Emma, Albert. Brilliant.
00:27All right, very nicely done, everyone.
00:29And that is a picture wrap.
00:36Thanks, Albert.
00:37Great working with Emma.
00:38Emma, my darling, fabulous, as always.
00:41Listen, beginning to end, it was truly, it was an honour, it was a pleasure.
00:45Well, I feel the same way.
00:46I'm excited to see it.
00:47Excuse me?
00:48Listen, we will talk soon.
00:49OK.
00:50All right.
00:51Yes.
00:54Your best work yet.
00:56Thank you, Zane.
00:57You're sweet.
00:59But it's nothing I haven't done before.
01:02Do you know of anything coming up?
01:04The schedule's looking a little too clear for my liking.
01:07Emma, you know, a break isn't a bad thing.
01:09No, I just want to keep busy, you know?
01:11Maybe try something different.
01:14Well, word is Clyde Romano is doing a new film.
01:17Big budget theatrical.
01:18Oh, I love Clyde.
01:19Oh, he was great to work with.
01:21What is it?
01:22Some fantasy action adventure.
01:24Seriously?
01:26That would be perfect.
01:28But Emma, that's not how people see you.
01:30Yes, exactly.
01:32Come on, you're my agent.
01:34See what you can find out.
01:36Emma, thanks again.
01:38I don't know how you knew we'd be perfect for each other.
01:41I could just tell.
01:44What was that?
01:46That is the prop master and the camera assistant.
01:49I set them up.
01:51Well, they do look happy.
01:54You'll call Clyde.
01:56Please?
01:58Anything for you.
02:02You are kidding.
02:04This is beyond what I expected of him.
02:06Despite our differences, I've always tried to respect him.
02:09So much for that.
02:10What? Is everything okay at the studio?
02:12I'm fine, but Eleanor's stepbrother fired her from her family company.
02:16No. Can he do that?
02:18He did it.
02:19Your stepdad would never allow that. You are way too valuable there.
02:22He doesn't know.
02:23He's in semi-retirement anyway.
02:25I don't want to be responsible for dragging him into this mess.
02:28Did he give any reasons?
02:30Budget cuts.
02:31You're their internal auditor.
02:33He's trying to hide something.
02:34I'm sure he's...
02:36Don't defend him.
02:37He must have his reasons.
02:38I'm so sorry.
02:40Maybe we should stage a coup.
02:42Hey, did you all order yet?
02:44I don't know. Have we?
02:46Yeah, the usual.
02:47Eleanor got fired by her own brother.
02:49Stepbrother.
02:51Eleanor, I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?
02:54Yeah, represent her in a lawsuit for wrongful... what's the name again?
02:57Wrongful termination.
02:58Yes, that's the one.
03:00Thanks, Gray, but I'm still trying to figure it out.
03:03No lawsuit needed.
03:05Let's just focus on something better, less stressful.
03:08Okay.
03:09Tate, how'd the filming go?
03:11Good. We're all done.
03:13Oh, and my agent told me about a new project.
03:16Totally different from what I usually do.
03:18No romance?
03:19I assume not. I haven't actually read the script yet.
03:22But it's fantasy action.
03:24Sounds like my kind of movie.
03:26Not that I don't love your work.
03:28Nice save, okay.
03:30Anyways, I'm gonna have to stay busy until that's all arranged.
03:33Uh-oh.
03:34What?
03:35A bored Emma is a dangerous Emma.
03:37What?
03:38You tend to latch onto projects when you have nothing to do, like setting people up.
03:42I don't always.
03:45Well, I'm sorry. I can't help myself if I'm good at it.
03:48Speaking of which, my agent said something today that makes me think he would love to find a soulmate.
03:54Oh, boy.
03:56Oh, come on. I haven't actually set him up yet.
03:58It'll be really good.
04:00All I can say is, not it.
04:19Oh, seriously.
04:24Are you okay?
04:25Oh, do you need a hand?
04:27Thanks. I think I have it.
04:30Thanks.
04:31I'm Hope. Hope Murphy. I just rented this house.
04:34I'm Emma.
04:35You'll really like the neighborhood.
04:37Good.
04:40You're Emma Hutton, the actress.
04:42Uh, yes.
04:43I love your movies. I've seen all of them.
04:46In fact, I have most of them in one of these boxes.
04:49Oh, that's so nice to hear.
04:51Sorry. That sounded funny out loud.
04:55So, what brought you here?
04:57I'm starting a new job.
04:58Oh, what do you do?
05:00I'm a dentist. A local practice hired me on. I'm actually really lucky I found this place.
05:05Oh, that's wonderful. So, it's just you then?
05:08Yep.
05:09Are you sure you don't want help?
05:11I'm fine. You're sweet, though. Thank you.
05:14Alright. Well, you get to it.
05:16Okay. Well, it's good to meet you.
05:18You too.
05:21Embarrassing.
05:44Oh, come on.
06:06Hi, Emma.
06:07Hi, Hope. Sorry, it's a bit early.
06:11I ran out of milk and I was in the middle of making something. Could I...
06:15Sure. How much do you need?
06:16A cup. If you have it to spare.
06:18Of course. Hold on.
06:25Here you go.
06:26Thank you so much.
06:27No problem.
06:28Hey, why don't you come on over and have a bite when it's ready?
06:32I literally couldn't make this without your help.
06:36Thanks. I'd like that.
06:37Give me 20 minutes or so and I'll see you soon.
06:41Okay.
06:42Okay. Bye.
06:56Hey, Zane. Come in.
06:57Hi. Smells good.
07:00Come try some.
07:02So, I got a hold of Clyde Romano.
07:04He says he and the studio are already thinking of a few other actresses.
07:08Some who are more established in the genre.
07:11Established?
07:12Someone more in the big studio, epic movie space.
07:15But did you tell him I'm interested?
07:17Yes.
07:18Call him. Call him.
07:19Tell him it would be such a creative move to cast against type.
07:24Someone fresh who's not always in all of the blockbusters.
07:28I can do it. I know I can.
07:30Emma, you haven't even read the script.
07:32I haven't either for that matter.
07:33That's perfect.
07:34Use that to call him and ask for it.
07:36Tell him that I would love to audition for him.
07:39He has to consider me.
07:41I just...
07:43Let's hope.
07:48Hey.
07:49Hi. I brought orange juice.
07:51Thank you so much.
07:52You already bailed me out with the milk.
07:54Come in.
07:55My agent stopped by.
07:57Zane.
07:58This is my neighbor, Hope.
08:00Nice to meet you.
08:01Hi.
08:02I should leave you two to your plans.
08:05No, stay. I have plenty.
08:09I thought I knew all of Emma's friends.
08:11Oh, I'm new. I just moved in.
08:14Oh, great.
08:15Well, you couldn't pick a better friend than Emma.
08:18She's been so kind to me already.
08:21Well, you must deserve it.
08:22I always love to say that Emma can find the good character in anyone she meets.
08:30Are you going to try something on?
08:32No, I can't afford to buy right now anyway.
08:35My treat.
08:36Thank you, but no.
08:38What I could use is your help.
08:40Would you look over my resume?
08:42Oh, I'm not really sure I'm the best one to do that.
08:45Would you look over my resume?
08:46Oh, I'm not really sure I'm the best one to do that.
08:49I mean, my resume includes a list of movies and characters, not skills, you know?
08:55Like, proficient in managing a team of seven accountants or, you know, providing a critical component in transactional data.
09:06Then look for typos.
09:08That I can do.
09:09Yes.
09:11What no one is going to look past is that I was fired by my own family.
09:16By a bully in the family.
09:18Well, I can't quite explain that away without sounding bitter or unreasonable.
09:22Well, maybe you could just say that you decided to leave and you wanted to try something new.
09:27Well, what do I do for a reference if they call my stepbrother?
09:30Put your stepfather down instead.
09:32But then he'll find out the minute someone calls him.
09:35Why haven't you told him yet?
09:37Because he'll get upset and my mom will get upset and I just want to move on.
09:43He's going to find out at some point.
09:45Yes, but that can happen when I'm over it. I'm better off.
09:49So?
09:50Okay, okay.
09:51Well, it'd be helpful if we have some other companies you've worked with more recently for reference.
09:56I've worked for my stepfather's company for years.
10:00Okay, so I need something else to put here.
10:04Something to take the negative attention away.
10:17That looks too intense to be one of my contracts.
10:19No, your acting contracts are thankfully much simpler.
10:22This is four versions of an endorsement deal that somewhere along the way got mixed and mingled and now it's nowhere near where it needs to be.
10:31What's up?
10:32Eleanor.
10:33I thought you'd be better suited to looking at a resume.
10:37Sure.
10:39She's so worried about her experience, but I think she just needs something soon to calm her down. You know, boost her confidence.
10:46Yeah.
10:47It's unfortunate I can't hire her for some movie.
10:52Wish I could.
10:57Okay, you want me to see if there's a job here for her.
11:00You see right through me.
11:01I don't even know if there's a job opening here.
11:03What about something temporary?
11:06Maybe.
11:07You know how organized she is. Even if she hasn't done it, she can do it.
11:11Okay, I'll see what I can find. Can I hold on to this?
11:16You're welcome.
11:18Bye.
11:19See ya.
11:32Hey Emma.
11:34Hey.
11:36Did you start work today?
11:37No, tomorrow.
11:38Ah, good. More time to settle in.
11:41I was glad you could meet Zane.
11:43Me too. He was really nice.
11:45Really nice?
11:47Yeah.
11:49I think you two got along well.
11:52You do?
11:53Did he say something?
11:55He didn't have to.
11:56Okay, tell me about him.
12:04Oh. A party.
12:06It's ridiculous.
12:07What's the occasion?
12:08Bell, the firm's managing partner, is celebrating on hiring his lackluster son who just barely passed the bar.
12:15And they're going to make him junior partner. Right out of law school.
12:17Oh, that's great.
12:18I can't wait.
12:19I can't wait.
12:20I can't wait.
12:21I can't wait.
12:22I can't wait.
12:23And they're going to make him junior partner. Right out of law school.
12:26And can you guess which office he got?
12:29The best one in the building.
12:30The second best.
12:31Bell Sr. has the first.
12:33Nepotism at its finest.
12:35Well, at least it's a nice party.
12:37It's formal.
12:38Catered.
12:39Expensive.
12:40This is purely for the Bell family ego.
12:42I'm sorry.
12:45It does have an upside.
12:46What?
12:47Well, as I was venting about all this to June in billing, and she was venting back to me about how much waste there is at the firm.
12:54Frivolous spending, unaccounted expenses, billing errors through partner idiocies.
12:58We're looking to hire someone.
13:00Come in, trim back, and reconcile, and I recommended...
13:04Eleanor.
13:05Yes.
13:06She'll be getting an email soon.
13:08You're the best.
13:09It's only temporary.
13:10No. No, thank you. It's perfect. Really.
13:13I need a favor, though.
13:14Sure.
13:15I don't want to be pestered, and I need a date.
13:18So will you go with me?
13:20Of course.
13:23Oh, it's Zane.
13:25Um, he has a script, and he wants me to stop by the office to pick it up.
13:29For that big studio movie you wanted?
13:31Yes!
13:32I think I'll just swing by my place and see if Hope wants to go with me.
13:36Who's Hope?
13:37Hope is my new neighbor, who I think Zane is already eyeing.
13:41Oh, no.
13:42Oh, yes.
13:44Zane's office is just around the corner. Why do you need to go all the way back to your house?
13:47So that Zane can see Hope again.
13:49A little extra travel time is worth it to me if it means true love for somebody else.
13:54Of course.
13:58I'll push them to move back your filming dates, but I can't promise anything.
14:03Okay.
14:04Take care. Bye.
14:07Hi.
14:08You just couldn't wait to see me, could you?
14:10Hope and I were in the neighborhood.
14:12Oh, fantastic.
14:13Oh.
14:17I'll read this when I get back.
14:19When's the audition?
14:20I'm working on that.
14:21My schedule's free.
14:23I'm whittling down Clyde and the casting director. Promise.
14:26Alright. Thank you.
14:29Well, I'm going to go grab a drink of water, but Hope was wondering more about you and what you do.
14:35Well, fire away.
14:38How long have you been Emma's agent?
14:41Three years.
14:43Oh.
14:44Good.
14:57That's so funny.
14:58I know. It's crazy.
14:59So then they called me, asked if I knew somebody.
15:02She got the job, and I got her.
15:04Yeah, she kind of looks like her.
15:06She was brilliant.
15:08Totally unafraid.
15:09Brilliant. Totally unafraid.
15:10Even if she was dressed in a gorilla suit.
15:13Emma, remember when you had to wear that gorilla costume?
15:15Oh, um.
15:16What movie was that for?
15:18Ah.
15:19I think it was the Flower Shop one.
15:21That's it. Very random, but you nailed it.
15:27Oh, excuse me.
15:28We'll let you get to it.
15:30Thanks for stopping by.
15:31It was nice to see you again.
15:35Zane Elton.
15:37He's funny, isn't he?
15:39I nearly panicked when you left me on my own.
15:42But then he started telling stories about you, and it got better.
15:45See?
15:47Yeah. He made me feel at ease.
15:49Okay.
15:50Good.
15:51I mean, he does well with people.
15:52It's sort of his job.
15:53So, you know, maybe you should see him more.
15:59Like, go out with him.
16:02No. I couldn't.
16:04Oh, why not?
16:05What, do you have a boyfriend?
16:06Well, no.
16:07But I hardly know him.
16:09That's why you go out with him.
16:12I could barely think of enough to say when you were out of the room for a few minutes.
16:15It'd get awkward, and I don't do well when things are awkward.
16:19Oh, wow, wow, wow.
16:20Well, you have nothing to worry about.
16:22Look, you would be fine, I can tell.
16:25I can't ask him out.
16:27Then I'll set you two up.
16:30It'd still be awkward.
16:32I think you would make Zane really happy.
16:35And Zane would make you really happy, too.
16:39So what's it gonna take?
16:42Make it a double date.
16:44Takes the pressure off.
16:47Okay.
16:48Done.
16:50Come on.
16:55All right, guys, nice job.
16:57We're gonna do this one more time.
16:58I want you to think of really getting that passe really high into your center.
17:02Get really high on your standing leg.
17:03All right, here we go.
17:04Starting with the prep, one.
17:05Out to the side, one.
17:06Have you considered maybe Hope doesn't want a relationship right now?
17:09It's just a date.
17:10Well, she just moved to a new place with a new job.
17:13It's a lot of change.
17:15Is this your way of telling me I shouldn't set her up?
17:17Be careful, that's all.
17:19It'll be fine.
17:20You should see how good they look together.
17:22Have you figured out who you're gonna ask for your date?
17:25Not yet, no.
17:26I really don't want to go.
17:28But I understand Hope's anxious, so I'll be there.
17:31Two turns, last time.
17:33Good.
17:34And hold it very nice.
17:35Okay, thank you guys so much.
17:37Work on that, and I will see you next time.
17:39Good job.
17:41Good job today.
17:42What'd I miss?
17:43Emma is looking for a guy for a double date she's going on.
17:46Oh.
17:47What about Baker Caulfield?
17:49Oh, no.
17:50No.
17:51You set him up with me.
17:52I did?
17:53That is true friendship right there.
17:54You threw someone at me who wasn't even good enough for yourself.
17:57Well, it would be a lot easier if you two had available brothers.
18:01Yeah, I have four sisters of varying degrees of respectability.
18:05Trust me, my dad wishes he had a son.
18:07And I value our friendship way too much to recommend my stepbrother, even if he wasn't married.
18:17What?
18:18It's an email from that lady I interviewed with at Gray's Firm.
18:21They want me to consult.
18:23I'm to evaluate and recommend cost-saving measures for the firm.
18:27Okay, that's perfect.
18:28Congrats, Eleanor.
18:32Okay, can we eat?
18:33I'm starving.
18:34Yes.
18:53Zane, this script is...
18:56I want the part.
18:58No, I have to have it.
18:59Have you read it?
19:00I mean, it's everything I wanted to do all in one character.
19:07Oh, I'm so sorry.
19:08I let the time get away from me.
19:10We can chat tomorrow.
19:12Okay, but before you go, keep Friday night open.
19:14We're going out.
19:16A double date.
19:17You, me, and Hope.
19:20She's new in town and could use fantastic company and a night out.
19:24Okay.
19:25Great.
19:26Good night.
19:31This character doesn't back down, but she's full of insecurities, and it's delightful.
19:38And then she's this epic hero, even though she's flawed, and it's just so complex.
19:44I love it.
19:46I feel like I've waited my whole career for this.
19:48All eight years of it?
19:49That's just the years I was getting paid.
19:51I've acted long before that.
19:53But I think it's what I wanted without even realizing it till now.
19:57Well, may Zane work his toe off to get you that audition.
20:00Did you ever think I'd be a serious actress?
20:03Like ever?
20:04Like when we were younger.
20:05Well, you are one now.
20:07Oh, I think my father indulged acting, but I don't think he saw it as a career.
20:11Remember that one play you were in before I went to law school? Romeo and Juliet.
20:15And you know how I feel about romances.
20:17It's a tragic romance. Isn't that better?
20:19No.
20:21But I went because I knew I would never hear the end of it from your father or my parents if I didn't go.
20:26You remember when the castle set fell down?
20:28Oh, yes.
20:29Everyone was running around screaming, going crazy, but you didn't.
20:34You stayed in character.
20:35And you even helped put the set back together.
20:39That's when I knew.
20:44Is Eleanor here yet?
20:46She just checked in with HR this morning.
20:48We should invite her in. There's plenty of food.
20:50Are you kidding?
20:51She has very strict thoughts on breaks and talking during work.
20:55Really?
20:57110% at work is her motto.
21:01Well, I should set a better example then.
21:04Thanks for lunch.
21:05Of course.
21:07I do have a favor.
21:09Another one?
21:10Stop it. It's not that bad.
21:12What is it?
21:13Since I'm your plus one to the company party.
21:16Overindulgent party.
21:19Will you come with me on this date that I set up for Zane and Hope?
21:22Is it worse to be on a first date or witness someone's first date?
21:25Stop. They already know each other.
21:27A little.
21:29Will you come with me?
21:31Fine.
21:38Hope, Emma's told me a lot about you.
21:40Oh, thank you.
21:43Sorry I'm late. Traffic.
21:45Zane, you know Gray, my attorney, right?
21:47Of course. Good to see you again.
21:49Hi, Zane.
21:50Hi, Zane.
21:51Hope.
21:52Should we have a seat?
21:53Yeah.
21:56Thanks.
21:58I think I'm going to run to the restroom. Can you order the fish for me?
22:02Sure.
22:03I'll come with you.
22:04Do you know what you want to order?
22:06The fish for me also.
22:07Thanks.
22:20Is everything alright?
22:22So, are you and Emma dating?
22:25Ah, no. It's just a favor, that's all.
22:29Oh. That makes sense. I thought you were just her lawyer, so. Good.
22:35Well, we've been friends since before law school.
22:38Oh. She never mentioned that.
22:44Hope seems nice.
22:46Yeah, if you like that type.
22:51Thanks.
22:59Hey.
23:00Hi. Hey, thanks so much for your help. This job is just what I needed.
23:04Good, good, good.
23:07What's up?
23:09I am 95% certain that the guy that Emma set up with her friend is actually in love with Emma.
23:15Zane, her agent?
23:17Mm-hmm.
23:19Do I warn her?
23:20Or hope? I don't know.
23:22I mean Emma.
23:24What if you're wrong?
23:25I picked up on it. Doesn't that say something?
23:28I see your point. How is Emma missing it, then?
23:31Seriously? Emma's in her own little world when it comes to romance. She sees life in a completely different reality.
23:39Warn her, then. But tell her you're not sure, just in case, you know.
23:43Yeah. I'm not wrong. Thanks.
23:49Oh, are these the prescription authorizations?
23:52Yes.
23:53You're a miracle worker.
23:55Okay. Yes, I will see you tomorrow. All right. Okay, thank you, Zane.
23:59What happened?
24:00Zane got me the audition.
24:02Oh, that's so great.
24:04Oh, but I forgot to ask Zane what he thought of the date.
24:07Oh, no. Don't do that.
24:09What did you think of it?
24:11I think it went well. I just always feel so awkward. I'm glad you were there.
24:16Well, the next time, it should just be the two of you.
24:19If there's a next time.
24:20I saw the way he was smiling at you, and you guys talk like you had a lot in common.
24:25There will be a next time, and my offer to call him back still stands.
24:29No, that's too much.
24:30What about this? I'm going to talk to Zane about the audition anyways, and I will just carefully see how he feels about you,
24:37and just slyly let him know that you'd like to go out again.
24:42Perfect.
24:43Okay.
24:44Where do you want to go eat?
24:48If we fail now, we never recover.
24:51We never return to any happiness or peace, which so many of us have fought for since we were children.
25:00Hey.
25:02Memorizing lines?
25:03I'm trying.
25:04When's the audition?
25:0510 a.m.
25:06You'll do great.
25:07You always say that.
25:09Doesn't mean I don't believe it.
25:11Line check? No emotion?
25:13Got it.
25:15Go.
25:16If we fail now, we never recover.
25:19We never return to any happiness or peace, which so many of us have fought for since we were children.
25:25We'll retreat. We must.
25:29Not for our own lives, but for those of every village.
25:32Or all of the villages.
25:34We will, we must survive for them.
25:38How am I doing?
25:39Eighty percent.
25:42How was your day?
25:44It was fine.
25:45You know, I never thanked you for coming with me the other night.
25:48No thanks needed.
25:50But about that.
25:52What?
25:53Didn't Zane seem a little...
26:01You know what? You're busy.
26:03I'm just gonna...
26:04Wait, wait, wait. No, no. I'm listening. I'm listening.
26:06I need a break anyways.
26:09You were saying?
26:11Okay.
26:13At dinner the other night, I kept noticing, or I got the feeling, repeatedly, that Zane is...
26:22What about him?
26:24He's into you.
26:25What? No, that's ridiculous.
26:27Not really.
26:28He's my agent.
26:29Well, he wants to be more than that.
26:31He was there on a date with Hope.
26:33Yeah, but he was addressing you every time he spoke.
26:37You are reading way too much into this, Gray.
26:39No. No, I'm not.
26:42You love to play Cupid, but that doesn't mean you're right all the time.
26:45Hope likes Zane.
26:47And that's great.
26:49I'm telling you, the feelings aren't mutual.
26:52Well, I don't believe it.
26:54Then you're in denial.
26:56Come on, come on. I would have noticed if what you're saying is true.
26:59You don't notice anything if it means you're wrong.
27:03Well, I appreciate your concern, but I'm not wrong.
27:08Fine.
27:12From the beginning?
27:17So how are we doing on schedule?
27:18Just a little behind.
27:19Okay, no problem. Thanks.
27:22Zane!
27:23Hi.
27:24Hi.
27:25Uh, Clyde's running behind, but the casting director said it'll be just a few more minutes.
27:29Okay. I didn't expect to see you here.
27:31Well, I know how important this is to you.
27:34How you feeling?
27:35Ready.
27:36Good.
27:37And thanks again for giving me this chance.
27:39You're my star, and you deserve it.
27:43Clyde's just about ready.
27:47I'm so nervous.
27:48No, you got this.
27:50And you look beautiful.
27:53Come here. You'll be fine.
28:00Zane!
28:02I love you.
28:03You do?
28:04Didn't you know?
28:05But, Hope!
28:07What about her?
28:08The date!
28:09I thought you'd ask me out to be your date until I realized you were there with Gray, and I was supposed to be there with Hope, so I went with it.
28:17But we've never...
28:19I know. And that's why I want to be clear now.
28:21No more sideways glances, no more setting each other up when really we want to be together.
28:28I love you.
28:30Emma.
28:31Okay, we're ready for you now.
28:34I have to do this.
28:36I'm sorry.
28:37I never really saw you that way.
28:41But you could.
28:43Emma.
28:44I'm sorry.
28:45Yes, yes, I'm coming.
28:49Good to see you again.
28:50You too.
28:51Thanks for letting me out to Shane.
28:54Whenever you're ready, Shelley will read opposite you.
28:57Okay.
29:03If we fail now, we never recover.
29:08Sorry.
29:13We never return to any happiness or peace, which so many of us have fought for since we were children.
29:20What can we do? You are to lead us, aren't you? Tell us.
29:25We retreat.
29:26Retreat?
29:27We must. Not for ourselves, not for our own lives, but for the lives of every village near and far.
29:36We must survive for them.
29:41I was so wrong.
29:46Okay, I'm really trying hard not to tell you that I told you...
29:49Good. Keep trying.
29:53I really had no idea you liked me.
29:56I know.
29:58And hope. There's really no way around her getting hurt, is there?
30:05Attack on that audition. Disaster.
30:08I'm sure it wasn't that bad.
30:10The only thing the casting director said to me after I finished was, thanks for stopping by.
30:14Not even a, let's try it this way from Clyde, or a good to see you again.
30:21I should have listened to you.
30:24Come here.
30:27It's not as if you wanted this to happen. You were only trying to help Hope.
30:31And failing.
30:33Failing every once in a while is a good thing. Helps us grow.
30:38Did you just make that up?
30:40No.
30:43Still, the worst is yet to come.
30:45What's that?
30:47Telling Hope.
30:49Hey, Hope.
30:51Hi. I came as soon as I got off work. What's up?
30:57I was wrong about Zane.
31:00I would have never recommended him if I had known.
31:03And the last thing I want is for you to get hurt.
31:06I know.
31:08Can I ask you something?
31:10Of course.
31:12Now that you know he's interested in you,
31:14Do you want to date him?
31:16No. But are you, how are you feeling? I mean, feel free to yell and throw things.
31:22I'm fine. I barely knew him.
31:25But it's completely understandable being angry, though.
31:29I'm not. I mean, sure, it stings a little being rejected.
31:33But honestly, I had more fun on the date just joking around and talking with you, Grace.
31:39But honestly, I had more fun on the date just joking around and talking with you, Gray and Zane.
31:44It's not like my heart was firmly set on him.
31:47We tried, and it didn't work out.
31:50It's not a big deal.
31:55But what is in these cookies? Because they are really good.
32:01She's a saint.
32:02I mean, I was furious at you for setting me up with neon jacket guy.
32:06You guys would really like her. We should all go out sometime.
32:09I imagine she's trying to feel comfortable and just not so alone.
32:14I'm glad you're considering a supportive group of friends now instead of a date.
32:18I'm not giving up on her.
32:20Goodness, Emma, give the girl a break. Besides, weren't you originally trying to set up Zane?
32:25Yes, but he's not answering my calls anymore, so that's an out.
32:29This one?
32:30Not for an office party.
32:32This one?
32:33Not for an office party.
32:35Maybe you should just give Hope some time to be herself.
32:38Yeah, stop pressuring her to find romance.
32:40I'm not pressuring her.
32:42You're worse than my mother.
32:43I take offense to that.
32:45Well, you'll get over it.
32:47I think what Liz means is there's nothing wrong with letting romance develop on its own.
32:52Without any well-meaning nudges.
32:54Not that one.
32:57I just don't want Hope to think that I'm giving up on her.
32:59You're not.
33:00And I sort of enjoy setting people up.
33:03Well, then maybe just stick to finding someone for yourself.
33:06That would be like me being a surgeon trying to operate on myself.
33:11I like that one.
33:13Look, if you must, set someone up with my sister Lydia.
33:16She would swoon over anyone you set her up with, especially if they were famous.
33:31You could smile.
33:33I might shock someone.
33:35Which could be amusing.
33:37No. No, I might lure someone over.
33:39You dread it so much. Why did you come?
33:42Obligation. Bail notices.
33:45Plus he's got his secretary over there taking roll.
33:47Well, at least he doesn't ignore you.
33:50Who's ignoring you? A director?
33:53No, Zane.
33:55Oh, you called him.
33:57Yes, he never picks up.
33:59I really want to know about that audition, but that just feels awkward, too.
34:03You can't avoid him forever.
34:05At some point, you're going to have to work with him again.
34:07I know. I just...
34:09I wish I'd noticed how he felt.
34:11You know, what if I did something to encourage him without realizing it?
34:16Well, you can be a bit of a flirt.
34:20Have you been by his office?
34:21No.
34:22You should. Let's move things over.
34:24It'll be good for him and you.
34:28Now it's time to go try some overpriced hors d'oeuvres.
34:32Do you want some?
34:33Sure.
34:34Be right back.
34:42Oh, great. Great.
34:44It's great.
34:45Ah, good to see you. Thanks for coming out.
34:48Yeah, thanks for having us.
34:50What's amusing you?
34:53Oh, he got snagged by my father.
34:56Snagged by my father. Poor guy.
34:58That's your father?
35:00You must not work for the firm.
35:02Barry Bell.
35:04The newly hired partner, Emma Hutton.
35:08Pleasure to meet you.
35:10I noticed you didn't throw out the undeserving son tribute to nepotism.
35:16I hear the office rumor mill.
35:19Is being newest partner...
35:22Junior partner.
35:23Is it everything you imagined?
35:26It's okay. It's work.
35:29What about you? You don't work here, but are you a lawyer?
35:33No. No, I've only played one before in a movie.
35:37An actress, then? Fascinating.
35:40What films have you done?
35:41Mostly romantic love stories.
35:44How fun.
35:46I don't know if I recognized you or not, but when I saw you, I had to come meet you.
35:52So, what are you working on right now?
35:55I just finished a project, but there's one in particular that I'm hoping to hear back from soon.
36:02You know, I've always wanted to act.
36:06You hear that all the time.
36:08I do.
36:09Sorry.
36:11It's true, though.
36:13So, is it everything I imagined it would be?
36:17At times, yeah.
36:19And others?
36:21It's still work.
36:23Good times, bad times. Stressful.
36:26But I love it.
36:28Well, tell me about the bath.
36:30If I consider a career change, I want to know what I'm getting into.
36:33Okay. Long hours. Working with new people all of the time.
36:38Some good. Some a little odd.
36:42And speaking of odd, fans.
36:45Oh, man.
36:46There's always a handful who can be a little out there.
36:51Well, you can't blame them for being wild about you.
37:01You know, right?
37:03I would love to take you out sometime.
37:17You told me to stick to finding somebody for myself.
37:20Who knew he'd come to me?
37:22But Barry Bell? Is that really his name?
37:25Yes, and he's nice.
37:27Oh, I thought Gray didn't think much of him.
37:29I get why. I mean, Barry has a family connection, and Gray has worked really hard to get where he is.
37:35But that doesn't mean Barry's a bad guy.
37:38Okay, so you're serious about him?
37:42I think it'd be worth getting to know him better.
37:44Okay. So are you going to call him?
37:46I can't. I don't know his number. But he asked for mine.
37:50Oh, so you have to wait. You're a favorite thing.
37:53It's worse than having to wait to hear about an audition. Almost.
37:57Speaking of, did you hear back on that role you wanted?
37:59Not yet.
38:08I haven't heard about the audition.
38:14How are you?
38:15Fine.
38:22Are you redecorating?
38:27Yeah. The agency had a meeting and is shuffling assignments.
38:32I've been assigned other people to represent, and a new agent, Kathy, will now represent you.
38:38Oh.
38:39She's good. And I'll have her pass along any updates from Clyde Romano.
38:44Thanks.
38:47I didn't know. If I had, I would never mislead you.
38:56I'm sorry, but I need to really focus on this deal that I'm making for another actor.
39:01Okay.
39:03Bye, Zane.
39:09Goodbye, Emma.
39:14I'll look into that.
39:15Great. Thank you.
39:17Emma. I hope I didn't keep you waiting.
39:22Well, I was hoping you'd let me take you out.
39:28How's tonight, then?
39:31Perfect.
39:36I need your help.
39:38Mine? What for?
39:40I have a date tonight. What do you think?
39:43Well, who's your date?
39:45This lawyer that I met at Gray's firm. It's just what I need right now.
39:51A distraction?
39:53Romance.
39:55Uh, I like the color of that one.
39:59Good. Any other ones?
40:01Let's see.
40:04Am I being insensitive about this?
40:06What do you mean?
40:07I mean, with how Zane turned out and...
40:11I'm going on a date.
40:13I'm fine. Don't hold back.
40:16Alright. Maybe I should go more casual.
40:20Let me grab some other options.
40:22So you said your date is friends with Gray?
40:25Um, not really. They both work at the same firm, but I don't think Gray knows him that well.
40:31Well, how do you and Gray know each other?
40:34We grew up in the same neighborhood.
40:35Oh.
40:37Our parents are good friends, so...
40:39He's actually a little bit older than me, so we didn't end up going to school at the same time.
40:43But it became inevitable with our families that we'd interact.
40:47He's a good friend.
40:49A trusted friend.
40:52I guess that's why he's my attorney.
40:55What does he do?
40:57Oh, you know, he goes over my acting contracts and stuff like that.
41:00Just makes sure I don't sign anything that I shouldn't.
41:03He was really nice, I thought.
41:05He is.
41:07Um, do you have a blouse to go with this? I like it better than the dress.
41:12Um, yes.
41:14Oh.
41:17Hello?
41:19Hi! It's so good to hear from you.
41:22They did?
41:24Oh, that's amazing! Great! Okay, thank you so much.
41:28Yes, I will be ready. Okay.
41:30Okay. Bye.
41:32What was that?
41:33That's my new agent. They want me for a screen test.
41:36What's a screen test?
41:38It's like another audition, just a little more in-depth, but this time they film me to see how I look on camera.
41:44Which is fantastic, because I totally thought I'd ruin my chances before.
41:49I'm so happy for you.
41:53Now, to your outfit.
41:57And I had to cut my hair just to get free.
42:00No!
42:01It was a mess. I was sure that I'd ruin the whole movie right then.
42:05Did you get in trouble?
42:07No, thankfully, but I think the director knew it wasn't my fault, so one week later and I made it through.
42:13I always heard acting was dramatic, but that-
42:16Not what you'd expect.
42:18If it makes you feel better, I watched that very movie last night and couldn't tell.
42:21Good.
42:23You really are quite talented.
42:28I'd love to see you work sometime.
42:31I'd like that.
42:33Hopefully the screen test leads to something.
42:36When is it?
42:37Tomorrow.
42:38So soon?
42:39Yeah.
42:40That's a lot of pressure.
42:41Well, you get used to it.
42:44Well, do you need help or moral support? Anything I can do?
42:48No, thank you. You're fine. It's just the usual nerves.
42:51Let me come with you then.
42:53Well, they don't let you watch it.
42:55I'll wait in the lobby or whatever. I want to be there.
42:58Okay. Thank you.
43:02So, how did you get into acting?
43:05I'm sorry, I'm bombarding you with questions, aren't I?
43:08Maybe you're just channeling your inner lawyer.
43:11Is this a cross-examination?
43:13I haven't been in the courtroom yet, but-
43:16I just feel like I'm talking all about my work.
43:19Tell me more about you.
43:21No, no. I love hearing about what you do.
43:24I promise.
43:27Now tell me how you trained to become such a great actress.
43:31I don't know.
43:39Hi, good to see you again.
43:41Have a seat and we'll call you back in a minute.
43:47Are they the competition?
43:50Maybe. They could be here for another role.
43:56Are you nervous?
43:58Yes. Isn't that crazy?