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00:00:00They say the most primal human things are fighting, and well, I was about to learn both.
00:00:16Every girl wants to find her prince charming, but unfortunately we don't exactly live in
00:00:21a fairy tale world.
00:00:23There's no such thing as happily ever after.
00:00:26Where is the duck for table two?
00:00:29Table two ordered something special, chef.
00:00:32No, table two ordered the special, and the special is the duck.
00:00:37What is this?
00:00:38Nothing.
00:00:39Yes, exactly.
00:00:40This is nothing.
00:00:41Now.
00:00:42The duck.
00:00:43Just do what your boss says, Lily.
00:00:45You can't afford to lose another job.
00:00:47How can you pay for mom's operation when you're homeless?
00:00:51Table two, the duck.
00:00:56So I'm thinking about adopting a dog, you know, like the little tiny dogs that can fit
00:01:00in your handbag.
00:01:01They're so cute.
00:01:02So anyway, once your inheritance is secure, the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:01:07But what is this mystery clause you won't tell us about, Jack?
00:01:11Jack?
00:01:13Jack?
00:01:15Hello?
00:01:17Yeah, the dog.
00:01:21Hi.
00:01:24Hi.
00:01:29You ordered the special?
00:01:31Actually, I-
00:01:33Trust me.
00:01:34Who is that girl?
00:01:37Something about her.
00:01:39It's like I've been waiting for her my whole life.
00:01:41Well, that was presumptuous.
00:01:43Huh?
00:01:44The waitress not bringing you what I ordered?
00:01:46Don't tell me you're actually impressed by that little slut, Jack.
00:01:49It looks good.
00:01:51The food or the waitress?
00:02:01And what do you think you are doing?
00:02:03I'm making something from this century.
00:02:05You know what?
00:02:06That's it.
00:02:07I've had enough.
00:02:08You are fired.
00:02:09Get out of here.
00:02:10Not this again.
00:02:11What did you say?
00:02:13I am serious this time.
00:02:15You are fired.
00:02:16You get out of here.
00:02:17What?
00:02:18You take this.
00:02:19You give up your act.
00:02:20Get out.
00:02:21No, please, sir.
00:02:22It won't happen again.
00:02:23No more Mr. Nice Guy this time.
00:02:24You get out.
00:02:25You leave.
00:02:26Please.
00:02:27No.
00:02:28Now.
00:02:31They're taking the trash out, I see.
00:02:36Yeah, the trash.
00:02:41Asshole.
00:02:51Please.
00:02:52Don't scream.
00:02:53Don't scream, baby.
00:02:55Or do you want to scream for me?
00:02:57Please.
00:03:02Hey.
00:03:06No.
00:03:07No.
00:03:08No.
00:03:10No.
00:03:11No.
00:03:12No.
00:03:13No.
00:03:14No.
00:03:15No.
00:03:16No.
00:03:17No.
00:03:18No.
00:03:20Hey, wait.
00:03:43Not now, weren't I?
00:03:46Jack, my man.
00:03:47Que paso?
00:03:48Yo.
00:03:49So, I'm a little disappointed that you're making me ask again.
00:03:52When you gonna unlock the inheritance, bro?
00:03:53The deal of a lifetime isn't going to wait forever.
00:03:56Yeah.
00:03:57Yeah, come on.
00:03:58Are you even listening?
00:03:59I mean, if we don't move on this Morrison thing, someone else will.
00:04:03And I mean, I'm not gonna be that guy.
00:04:05Are you gonna be that guy?
00:04:10How can I help my mom when I can't even afford something to eat?
00:04:14Maybe next time.
00:04:15Thanks.
00:04:17Call me.
00:04:19I'll call you back.
00:04:21Jack, come on.
00:04:23He hung up on me.
00:04:25Jack's never done that before.
00:04:27If he doesn't lock away this inheritance deal, then
00:04:29the Morrison deal's over.
00:04:31We're over.
00:04:33Don't you worry your wrinkled little forehead, Warren.
00:04:35I've got just the plan.
00:04:37I've got just the plan.
00:04:45Just when I think I've found her,
00:04:47she's gone again.
00:04:55How am I gonna find her again?
00:05:03You could always marry Vivian Chase, sir.
00:05:05You out of your mind?
00:05:07Vivian and I are done. Never again.
00:05:09She's just...
00:05:11business now.
00:05:13Very well, sir.
00:05:15Although it is your inheritance at stake, sir.
00:05:17I'll find another wife.
00:05:19I'm afraid not.
00:05:21But the terms of your parents' will are quite specific.
00:05:23You must be married
00:05:25before your 32nd birthday
00:05:27for precisely 365 days.
00:05:29I know, I know.
00:05:31And with that fateful birthday fast approaching,
00:05:33it's time.
00:05:35The inheritance must be claimed within the month.
00:05:37And most crucially of all,
00:05:39you must not tell a soul
00:05:41about the marriage cause.
00:05:43Especially your wife.
00:05:45Or I lose everything.
00:05:47Everything.
00:05:59Don't complain about...
00:06:01I don't.
00:06:03All I'm saying is you're gonna have to start living in the real world.
00:06:05I am living in the real world.
00:06:13Really?
00:06:15Because getting fired yet from another restaurant job is the real world.
00:06:17Creative...
00:06:19differences.
00:06:21There are always creative differences with you.
00:06:23Lily.
00:06:25You gotta open up your own place.
00:06:27You're a chef, not a fucking line cook.
00:06:29So you gotta show the world what you got.
00:06:31Besides,
00:06:33I have my share of money.
00:06:35But without yours,
00:06:37we're never gonna be able to afford Mom's operation.
00:06:39Yeah,
00:06:41it'll be all my fault.
00:06:43Lily.
00:06:47There is an opening at my office.
00:06:49Seriously?
00:06:51It's stable.
00:06:53Health insurance. 401K.
00:06:55I'd rather die.
00:06:57No, I'd rather...
00:07:05How can you help Mom when you can't even take care of yourself?
00:07:13Fine, yeah, you're right.
00:07:15Let's do it.
00:07:27Hi.
00:07:43Hi.
00:07:45Name?
00:07:47Lily Dunning.
00:07:49Can I help you?
00:07:51Yes, I'm here for the job interview.
00:07:53My sister's Megan.
00:07:55Last place of employment?
00:07:57Chez Francois.
00:07:59A restaurant?
00:08:01Yes, I'm a chef.
00:08:03My passion's cooking, so I...
00:08:05And does this look like a restaurant to you?
00:08:07No.
00:08:09No, of course not.
00:08:11And why do you think someone like
00:08:13you could work here?
00:08:15I just need a job.
00:08:17Sorry, I'm...
00:08:19Thanks.
00:08:21We'll let you know, okay?
00:08:23You can go now. Bye-bye.
00:08:33Screw this!
00:08:37Fuck.
00:08:47What are you looking at?
00:08:53I'm sorry, Mom.
00:08:55I've tried everything, and I've let you down.
00:08:57You?
00:09:01Me.
00:09:05You dropped something.
00:09:07How did you...
00:09:11What are you doing here?
00:09:15I have a proposition for you.
00:09:17Sorry, I'm not interested in
00:09:19propositions from strange men and
00:09:21suits.
00:09:23Well, hold on. Just hear me out.
00:09:25I heard you get fired.
00:09:27I know you don't have any money.
00:09:29Looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot.
00:09:31I'm doing fine, thank you.
00:09:35Really?
00:09:37What if I told you this proposition
00:09:39could solve
00:09:41all your problems?
00:09:43Really? Solve all my problems?
00:09:45I've got a lot of problems.
00:09:47What if I told you I need a wife?
00:09:49What if I told you I need a wife?
00:09:51I tell you that there are apps for that.
00:09:53For one year. Classy.
00:09:55Look, listen.
00:09:57I have a very important business deal
00:09:59with some very important people involved,
00:10:01and they need to
00:10:03see stability.
00:10:05Okay, so find someone stable.
00:10:07Well, that's just it.
00:10:09I need someone who won't fall in love with me.
00:10:11Someone who will just walk away after the year.
00:10:13And you seem
00:10:15uniquely qualified.
00:10:17I thought you'd think I'm good at walking away.
00:10:25Okay, well, what's in it for me?
00:10:27Well, anything you want.
00:10:29Money. Place to live.
00:10:31Complete financial freedom to pursue your dreams.
00:10:33Just think of it
00:10:35as a business deal.
00:10:37Wow.
00:10:45Wow.
00:10:47Yeah, that's a really big
00:10:49diamond.
00:10:51It's just a very small part of the deal.
00:11:03You'll have your whole wing of the house.
00:11:05My own wing?
00:11:07Complete privacy.
00:11:09But you will have to attend events with me.
00:11:11Play the happy wife.
00:11:13Okay.
00:11:33This is, um...
00:11:37specific.
00:11:39I like clarity.
00:11:43Hmm.
00:11:49Wife agrees to perform.
00:11:51Hmm.
00:11:53Very
00:11:55specific.
00:11:57Is there a problem?
00:12:01Jack, we need to talk.
00:12:05What's going on here?
00:12:13I'm saying yes.
00:12:25To everything.
00:12:39Do you
00:12:41Do you
00:12:43Jack Thorne?
00:12:45This is insane.
00:12:47Shut up, Warren.
00:12:49Take Lily Dunning
00:12:51to be your lawfully wedded wife.
00:12:53This is fucking nuts.
00:12:55Shut the fuck up.
00:12:57I do.
00:13:01I now pronounce you husband
00:13:03and wife.
00:13:11Heheheheh.
00:13:37Heheh.
00:13:41Oh.
00:13:48This marriage, it's just a contract?
00:13:57Well, I think that the contract says that this is my room.
00:14:12But...
00:14:14Good night, husband.
00:14:26And this is where Mr. Thorne likes to entertain of an evening.
00:14:30And the room on the left is the kitchen.
00:14:42And we have the west wing library and the east wing pool.
00:14:50How do you find anything in here?
00:14:53One of dots, madam.
00:15:04And this room is the, um...
00:15:08Oh, dear.
00:15:12Would you excuse me?
00:15:13Of course.
00:15:14Apologies.
00:15:41What are you doing here?
00:16:12Oh, my gosh.
00:16:18Problem?
00:16:21This is...
00:16:23A lot.
00:16:24The contract stipulates appropriate attire for all occasions.
00:16:28Including tonight's charity gala.
00:16:31I can't accept this.
00:16:32You can.
00:16:33And you won't.
00:16:35Unless you want to attend the event in jeans.
00:16:42You know, this doesn't mean that I like you.
00:16:45Wouldn't dream of it.
00:16:59Ready for your debut, Mrs. Thorne?
00:17:01Yes, I am, Mr. Thorne.
00:17:04Hi.
00:17:15And then I said, do you want me to cut this steak?
00:17:18I don't need a knife.
00:17:19I need a chainsaw.
00:17:20Oh, okay.
00:17:22Jackie, there you are.
00:17:24Warren tells me the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:17:27We simply must celebrate.
00:17:30Oh, I heard about your little stunt wedding.
00:17:34Doesn't mean we can't celebrate, right?
00:17:37I can think of a dozen things you could do to me.
00:17:45My God.
00:17:46This is a $10,000 Valentino.
00:17:49I'm sorry, but I didn't even do anything.
00:17:53Where did you find this one, Jackie?
00:17:55Waitress staff training school?
00:17:57Vivian.
00:18:00Oh, that was it.
00:18:01She was actually a waitress.
00:18:03Or, I don't remember.
00:18:04Whatever it was.
00:18:06Excuse me.
00:18:09So, what you got to say, Hive?
00:18:12We're done with the ex.
00:18:18As I was saying.
00:18:33You know, you should really come over here and taste this.
00:18:36Mm-hmm.
00:18:44You know, you should really come over here and taste this.
00:19:06Wow.
00:19:08Good?
00:19:09Surprisingly good.
00:19:10Surprisingly good?
00:19:14Well, payment for spying.
00:19:17Payment accepted.
00:19:19You know, the house this grand, I would expect a kitchen to match.
00:19:28I had to make do.
00:19:30You know, I never cook.
00:19:33I had to make do.
00:19:35You know, I never cook.
00:19:37It's a shame.
00:19:47You can go now.
00:20:03You, um, wanted to see me?
00:20:07Time for your first lesson.
00:20:09My what?
00:20:15Self-defense.
00:20:17Never know when you might need it.
00:20:19I don't know if that's really...
00:20:20Number one.
00:20:21Stance.
00:20:24Move the feet apart.
00:20:26Bend this knee.
00:20:28Yeah.
00:20:29Then move this foot forward.
00:20:31Good.
00:20:32Okay.
00:20:33Now, hands up.
00:20:35Protect the face.
00:20:37Okay.
00:20:38Now, like this.
00:20:40Oh, God, sorry.
00:20:46I'm not really good at this.
00:20:49We're just getting started.
00:20:52Well, maybe we should just focus on business.
00:20:57Rule number one.
00:21:00Stance.
00:21:02Right?
00:21:04Yeah.
00:21:31Every chef needs proper tools.
00:21:34I, um, a business expense?
00:21:39Business expense.
00:21:42These aren't the best knives in the market.
00:21:45The best knives are the best chef.
00:21:50Why are you doing this?
00:21:52The contract.
00:21:53No.
00:21:55The real reason.
00:21:57Maybe I just like watching you work.
00:21:59Maybe...
00:22:02You just like watching me.
00:22:08You know, that, um...
00:22:10This doesn't change anything.
00:22:12Of course not.
00:22:19This is for your mother.
00:22:25The...
00:22:26No, this is for you.
00:22:28No, this is too much.
00:22:29This should cover the whole thing.
00:22:33At least I can do it.
00:22:37I think that's literally the nicest thing a man has ever done for me.
00:22:41What's the catch?
00:22:54We've got a problem.
00:22:57Good morning to you, too.
00:22:59So, the inheritance release date is set, but...
00:23:01If anyone finds out about the marriage, then...
00:23:03No one's gonna find out.
00:23:05Oh, really?
00:23:06Because your little chef seems to be quite the talk of the town.
00:23:08It's under control.
00:23:10Is it?
00:23:13Because it seems like you're letting your feelings control all your...
00:23:15I said it's handled.
00:23:27Just remember what's at stake here, yeah?
00:23:29This Morrison deal...
00:23:32Is a deal of a lifetime.
00:23:36Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:38Get out.
00:23:57I'm sorry.
00:23:59I'm sorry.
00:24:01I'm sorry.
00:24:03I'm sorry.
00:24:05I'm sorry.
00:24:07I'm sorry.
00:24:09I'm sorry.
00:24:11I'm sorry.
00:24:13I'm sorry.
00:24:15I'm sorry.
00:24:17I'm sorry.
00:24:19I'm sorry.
00:24:21I'm sorry.
00:24:23I'm sorry.
00:24:25I'm sorry.
00:24:27I'm sorry.
00:24:29I'm sorry.
00:24:31I'm sorry.
00:24:33I'm sorry.
00:24:35I'm sorry.
00:24:37I'm sorry.
00:24:39I'm sorry.
00:24:41I'm sorry.
00:24:43I'm sorry.
00:24:45I'm sorry.
00:24:47I'm sorry.
00:24:49I'm sorry.
00:24:51I'm sorry.
00:24:54I'm sorry.
00:24:56I'm sorry.
00:24:58I'm sorry.
00:25:00I'm sorry.
00:25:12Oh no.
00:25:14Oh God.
00:25:23Jack, darling. Fancy seeing you here.
00:25:31Vivienne?
00:25:32The 82 crystal. Remember the crystal, Jack? I can still feel it running down my back just
00:25:39thinking about it. We even used to drink some of it. Anyway, we have business to discuss.
00:25:46You'll never believe what Hannah said about the Asian market today. Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:25:54This must be so boring for you.
00:25:56You're so insightful, Vivienne. You do bore me.
00:26:00Darling, the adults have business to discuss. Why don't you go back to, like, chopping
00:26:06or whatever it is that you do? So basically, you know, the company way that we have our
00:26:10investments holding in? I had a business meeting with Hannah today, and she has basically advised
00:26:15me to say that our investments are not making any profit, because me, myself, isn't actually
00:26:19doing all too well. So my proposal for next year would be basically...
00:26:23Quite the whirlwind romance you've got there. What's the catch? There's always a catch.
00:26:48Rebecca Chen. Social pages. Two days from first meeting to marriage. This must be some
00:26:55kind of record. Though lately I've been more interested in business deals. Hmm, what would
00:27:02you say? Love at first sight, or something more contractual? You know, you should really
00:27:09write romance novels. Seems you have quite the imagination.
00:27:18We'll talk again soon, Mrs. Thorne. I have a feeling there's quite a story here.
00:27:32The Morrison Foundation dinner's tonight. Oh, great. Another dinner. It's important.
00:27:37They're all important. It's a part of the deal. They're all a part of the deal.
00:27:44You knew what you were signing up for. Did I?
00:27:50At least Vivian will be there to talk deals and acquisitions and mergers. Whatever.
00:27:58Nice. Real mature. No, don't. Okay. Okay, fine. You want to go?
00:28:22No. No, no, please. Okay, go ahead. Yeah, yeah. No, no, no. No, no, no. Let go.
00:28:52Let go. Yeah.
00:29:13So, Jack's inheritance is all set, but he still hasn't signed the papers to commit
00:29:22the proceeds to the Morrison deal. That's a problem. Hmm. It's the girl, isn't it?
00:29:29The waitress. You and I both know she's been a problem from the start. And I thought you
00:29:33had everything under control. No, I've done my part. That's under way. And I thought
00:29:39you'd have your part under control. I have everything under control. Oh, really? Because
00:29:45it doesn't seem like it, Vivian. You know, maybe I overestimated your sway over Jack.
00:29:51You haven't overestimated anything. I've just begun. I've got it. Funny how you can always
00:30:13count on the help to answer the door. I live here. Of course you do. Okay, thanks. Jack,
00:30:23darling, should we proceed to the study? We need to discuss the Morrison deal. Yeah. Yeah.
00:30:33Well, we need to discuss the Morrison deal. Vivian? Remember Tokyo? That sake bar? I'm
00:30:47married. Are you now? I hadn't noticed. You know that feeling when you leave the house
00:30:59and you just feel like you've forgotten something? I forgot something. Maybe you can help me
00:31:18help me figure it out. Coffee? Oh, no, thank you. Jack and I have much to catch up on. Oh,
00:31:30and Jack doesn't drink coffee. Do you, Jack? Actually, I've taken it up recently. I guess
00:31:37before me, Jack never really had coffee how he liked it. And he just absolutely laps up
00:31:44every drop of my coffee. Isn't that right? Lily makes a great cup of coffee.
00:31:58So how's Vivian? Focus on your form. You know, just wondering how long the two of you ancient
00:32:09history. It's not what I heard from who around Tokyo gets brought up a lot. You've been talking
00:32:19to Warren. You've been talking to Vivian. That's business. Everything is business with you, isn't
00:32:27it? But you know what? What's this? Some pretty big business that you haven't been sharing with
00:32:39me. I think Vivian wants some of it too. But you know what? Maybe you should just keep your
00:32:48business to yourself. Sad. Watch your stance. I don't want to be lied to. Don't break my heart.
00:33:19Yeah, this guy is so great today. I hate him so much.
00:33:46Please act like you know me. There's someone following me. Oh my God. Are you okay? Who's
00:33:51following you? That weirdo? Is he gone? I think he's gone.
00:34:02You sure? Like that? I think technique could use some more. I got the data rights.
00:34:26Sure. That wasn't me.
00:34:51What?
00:34:56Of course. And I think the real challenge is market penetration and emerging economies. I'm sure Jack's
00:35:02brought you up to speed on all of this. Actually, I... Tell me, what's your take on blockchain
00:35:10integration? I think... No comment. How surprising. Excuse me. Great thinking, Lily. All of our
00:35:21drinks could use with a refill.
00:35:45Love you.
00:35:54But this thing isn't going to last forever, Jack. I don't know. I mean, what choice do you have? Clock's
00:36:01ticking, buddy. Unless you want to lose this deal forever.
00:36:07Lunch?
00:36:10I was just on my way out. Think about it, Jack.
00:36:25What was that about?
00:36:26Nothing. Just business.
00:36:28Just business. Of course.
00:36:31Lily, wait.
00:36:37What do you want, Jack?
00:36:59Taking you on a holiday.
00:37:01What? You have time for that?
00:37:05A lot of time.
00:37:07Just us?
00:37:09I know what I want.
00:37:14What about Warren and the deal?
00:37:18I can wait.
00:37:22There she is.
00:37:24What?
00:37:26That smile. It's the one you had when I first laid eyes on you. I'll never forget it.
00:37:32You know that I don't just serve that dish to anyone, right?
00:37:37Really?
00:37:38Mm-hmm.
00:37:43I'm so sorry to interrupt, Mr. Thorne. I've been told to relay that there's a problem back at the office.
00:37:49Timeline on the deal has moved up.
00:37:51Safe.
00:37:53Would you like me to cancel the trip, sir?
00:37:58Yeah.
00:38:00Good.
00:38:02Who sent the message?
00:38:04They didn't chase her.
00:38:10Lily, I'm sorry.
00:38:11Don't.
00:38:12Please.
00:38:13It's just business.
00:38:14It's business, yeah. I get it.
00:38:24Lily, I shouldn't...
00:38:26Just shut up and taste this.
00:38:39It's tasty.
00:38:40Incredible?
00:38:41Yeah.
00:38:42Yeah, I know.
00:38:47Jack?
00:38:48Mm-hmm?
00:38:50Do you want more?
00:38:53After this one.
00:38:54No.
00:38:58Jack, talk about us.
00:39:07How long are we going to keep on doing this?
00:39:23Oh, my God.
00:39:26What was that?
00:39:34Any enemies?
00:39:36Business rivals?
00:39:39No one comes to mind.
00:39:41Security cameras?
00:39:44Being installed as we speak.
00:39:53Mrs. Thorne?
00:39:55Sorry.
00:39:57I thought I saw...
00:40:03Aroid.
00:40:04You okay?
00:40:06Yeah.
00:40:17Yeah.
00:40:23This is so insane.
00:40:26It's probably just kids.
00:40:28Kids?
00:40:29Seriously?
00:40:31Can you keep your voice down?
00:40:33Oh, sorry.
00:40:35What, are you afraid that someone's going to hear
00:40:37about our perfect marriage?
00:40:46What are you hiding from me?
00:40:49Hey.
00:40:51Hey, you know that secret room
00:40:53that you did it on me last night?
00:40:57I found it.
00:41:00Yeah?
00:41:05Hey, at least it's honest.
00:41:11Do you want to see it?
00:41:13Show me.
00:41:18Okay.
00:41:45Most people run.
00:41:47I'm not most people.
00:41:52So...
00:41:55This is what you're into?
00:41:58Among other things.
00:42:00And all of those...
00:42:03Specific requirements?
00:42:05We're about to scare you off.
00:42:07I don't scare easily.
00:42:09I'm starting to get that.
00:42:13Show me.
00:42:15Are you sure?
00:42:17Are you?
00:42:42Good.
00:42:54Good.
00:43:00So?
00:43:03So.
00:43:06Oh.
00:43:09Sir, Miss Chase is here.
00:43:11She says it's urgent.
00:43:13Jack, the team is flying to Tokyo
00:43:15and they need you there.
00:43:16Final deal points.
00:43:17Jess leaving in 13.
00:43:19I packed your bag and I'll be waiting downstairs.
00:43:23Lily, wait.
00:43:26Just go.
00:43:35Okay.
00:44:00The way I can explain.
00:44:03I love you.
00:44:07Guess some business can't wait.
00:44:18This whole thing is...
00:44:20Let me get this straight.
00:44:22You sleep with him
00:44:23and then you find a note from his ex.
00:44:25That's complicated.
00:44:27When isn't it with you?
00:44:29Look, maybe it's time to admit
00:44:31that everything is just a little...
00:44:32What? A mistake?
00:44:34That you were right?
00:44:35Huh? Is that what you want to hear?
00:44:37No, I want you to be happy.
00:44:40And are you?
00:44:43I don't know what I am anymore.
00:44:45I mean, he paid for Mom's operation,
00:44:47so that's cool, but...
00:44:48I know.
00:44:49And the worst part is
00:44:50I think I might actually be falling for...
00:44:58Lily?
00:44:59Stand back.
00:45:00What?
00:45:01Stand back, Megan.
00:45:05Okay, okay, okay.
00:45:07What?
00:45:08Lily!
00:45:13Go, motherfucker!
00:45:14Fucker!
00:45:15Oh my God!
00:45:17Fuck you!
00:45:19Come on, let's go.
00:45:26What was that?
00:45:28Lessons with Jack.
00:45:30Jack taught you that?
00:45:32Yeah, yeah.
00:45:34Dude's getting better by a minute.
00:45:36I know.
00:45:37Oh, man.
00:45:40You okay?
00:45:42Yeah.
00:45:44God, things were supposed to be so simple.
00:45:47Now what?
00:45:49I don't even know what's real anymore.
00:45:52Oh, honey.
00:45:54I'm kidding.
00:45:59Knock, knock, knock.
00:46:21He always keeps the ledger on his desk.
00:46:29What?
00:46:36Lauren, I've known you since college.
00:46:39How could you?
00:46:45Eleven months.
00:46:47Almost a year.
00:46:50We're barely newlyweds anymore.
00:46:58Oh.
00:47:03Lily, I need to tell you something.
00:47:05I'm all ears.
00:47:07It's about the deal.
00:47:08About Lauren, Vivian.
00:47:10Well, if it isn't the happy couple.
00:47:13Oh, great.
00:47:15The press.
00:47:18Oh.
00:47:26These aren't real.
00:47:28Oh, my sisters say they are very real.
00:47:31Story runs in 48 hours.
00:47:33Lily, this is what I was just about to tell you.
00:47:35I've been set up.
00:47:38Care to comment, Mr. Thorne?
00:47:42You know, it's funny.
00:47:44For a minute, I really believed.
00:47:47Lily, wait.
00:47:51They're not real.
00:47:53Tick tock, Mr. Thorne.
00:48:05Lily, wait.
00:48:08They're not real.
00:48:10You have to believe me.
00:48:11Like I believed you when you said that this was just a business deal?
00:48:15Like I believed you when you said that Vivian was just a colleague?
00:48:20Like I believed that last night actually meant something?
00:48:23It did.
00:48:25Lily, what happened between us was real.
00:48:27The transaction.
00:48:29That's all any of this ever was.
00:48:32That's not true.
00:48:33And you know it.
00:48:34Do I?
00:48:37Because from where I'm standing,
00:48:39you got everything that you wanted.
00:48:41You got a wife when you needed one.
00:48:43And a body when you wanted one.
00:48:45Lily, that's not it.
00:48:47Tell me I'm wrong.
00:48:48Tell me that there's not something more going on here.
00:48:51With the business deal.
00:48:52And your inheritance.
00:48:54Anything more to explain?
00:49:03That's what I thought.
00:49:06You're a terrible person.
00:49:10If you leave now, you violate the contract.
00:49:13You get nothing.
00:49:15I don't care.
00:49:18I never cared about any of that.
00:49:36Hands up.
00:49:37Protect the face.
00:49:39No, don't.
00:49:42Go?
00:49:43No.
00:49:53Morn.
00:49:54Finally, look.
00:49:55About the Morrison deal.
00:49:57It's off.
00:49:58What do you mean, it's off?
00:50:00All of it.
00:50:01The deal.
00:50:02The inheritance.
00:50:03I don't want any of it.
00:50:04Have you lost your freaking mind?
00:50:06I mean, everything that we've worked for.
00:50:08Actually...
00:50:12I think I found it.
00:50:32No.
00:50:49You can't just hide here forever.
00:50:51Watch me.
00:51:03Hey.
00:51:05What happened to the girl who would never back down?
00:51:08The one who quit her job because she didn't want to compromise?
00:51:11She played.
00:51:12Did she?
00:51:18If that's Jack, I'm sure that's just my oxygenarian neighbor who's a total drama queen.
00:51:23Watch.
00:51:25Gladys?
00:51:28Gladys, is that you?
00:51:30Do you need help with your phone?
00:51:38Sir.
00:51:40Coffee.
00:51:41Hi.
00:51:42I did some digging around, like you asked, sir.
00:51:45You might want to see this.
00:51:51What am I looking at here?
00:51:52Wire transfers, shell companies.
00:51:55All leading back to Mr. Block.
00:51:57Morn.
00:51:59I knew it.
00:52:00You might want to see these too, sir.
00:52:02They'll illuminate things even more.
00:52:08Son of a bitch.
00:52:10He's trying to steal the inheritance.
00:52:12He sure is.
00:52:13All through a series of cleverly placed shell companies.
00:52:17Although I suspect Ms. Chase's interests are not purely financial.
00:52:30Sir?
00:52:31They're threatening Lily and her sister.
00:52:33Then perhaps it's time we stop playing their game.
00:52:36Give me everything you can about Morn.
00:52:38Every meeting, every call.
00:52:39Already compiled, sir.
00:52:40I had a feeling we might need this.
00:52:42Sir, what about the inheritance?
00:52:44Some things are worth more than money.
00:52:59Calling back, Megan?
00:53:53I got us into this.
00:53:55I can get us out of this.
00:53:56I can do this.
00:53:58I can do this.
00:54:00Your little cookie's on her way over to save her sister as we speak.
00:54:05And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:54:08If anything happens to her, that's up to you.
00:54:12Sign the papers.
00:54:15And this all goes away.
00:54:18Like those photos of you and me from that reporter suddenly went away.
00:54:24Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:54:28Don't they?
00:54:29I always knew you were soft.
00:54:31But this?
00:54:33Throwing away a billion dollar inheritance for some chef.
00:54:36He's not throwing it away.
00:54:38He's giving it to us.
00:54:41All we need is a signature, Jack.
00:54:45You care too much, Jackie boy.
00:54:48Always have.
00:54:52I think we might need to send a little message.
00:54:55Hmm.
00:54:57Wait.
00:55:17Let me go, you psycho.
00:55:19No.
00:55:23Remember your training.
00:55:26Protect your face.
00:55:31Megan!
00:55:32Lenny!
00:55:36Welcome to the party, sweetheart.
00:55:39Please, come on.
00:55:42Come on.
00:55:46Of course it's a trap.
00:55:49The question is...
00:55:52What are you gonna do about it?
00:55:55Lenny!
00:55:58I've traced the video feed to the Starlight Motel, sir.
00:56:01Room 115.
00:56:02Lauren's called the police.
00:56:04Already done.
00:56:05But sir, they're at least 20 minutes out.
00:56:07She doesn't have 20 minutes.
00:56:14No, no, no, no.
00:56:17Lauren, she's there.
00:56:19Lily's there.
00:56:24Hold on, Lily, hold on.
00:56:39Leave her alone!
00:56:40Shut up!
00:56:43Get away from my wife!
00:56:44Well, well.
00:56:46The hero arrives.
00:56:49Don't do it, Jackie boy.
00:56:53I'm not some damsel in distress.
00:56:56That's my girl.
00:57:04Oh.
00:57:06I guess it is real love, huh?
00:57:14Oh!
00:57:18That's for my sister.
00:57:20You son of a bitch.
00:57:27Lily.
00:57:28About everything.
00:57:30The photos.
00:57:31Vivian.
00:57:33Now? Seriously?
00:57:34I love you.
00:57:37Not for any inheritance.
00:57:39Not for any deal.
00:57:41Just...
00:57:42you.
00:57:45I know.
00:57:55You, stay right there.
00:57:57Come on, cover me.
00:58:09What the hell?
00:58:11This isn't...
00:58:12...possible?
00:58:16And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:58:18Sign the papers.
00:58:19Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:58:21That proves nothing.
00:58:23I think it might prove something.
00:58:24Yeah, and those photos that you planted?
00:58:26Maybe use better AI next time.
00:58:28You can't.
00:58:29Yes, they can.
00:58:31And you two are under arrest.
00:58:36You'll regret this, Jack.
00:58:37You'll regret this.
00:58:39You'll regret this, Jack.
00:58:40The inheritance, the...
00:58:41...are nothing compared to what I almost lost.
00:58:43You could have had it all, Jack.
00:58:47I do.
00:58:55Yes, thank you.
00:58:56Thanks.
00:59:01Now that's a story.
00:59:04Here to twist the knife?
00:59:05Actually...
00:59:07...I'm here to get it right.
00:59:10Where did you...?
00:59:11Lawrence sends his regards.
00:59:13Seems your butler is a little armchair investigative journalist.
00:59:17So...
00:59:18...no scandal piece?
00:59:19Oh.
00:59:20There's definitely a scandal.
00:59:22But...
00:59:23...not the one they wanted me to bite on.
00:59:27That's...
00:59:29...actually accurate.
00:59:30That's...
00:59:31...actually accurate.
00:59:33I'm a reporter.
00:59:34Truth is kind of my thing.
00:59:37Though I must admit, I didn't see the secret martial arts skills coming.
00:59:41Yeah, neither did I.
00:59:44Story runs tomorrow.
00:59:46Catch you on the next scandal.
00:59:55What about the inheritance?
00:59:57You really think I care about any of that now?
01:00:01No.
01:00:04Just take me home.
01:00:07Yes, dear.
01:00:17Sun's coming up.
01:00:19Must be a new record.
01:00:22It is for me.
01:00:24Any regrets?
01:00:26Only one.
01:00:28That didn't get your chef's special sooner.
01:00:30Could have saved us a lot of trouble.
01:00:32Yeah.
01:00:33Wow.
01:00:37Excuse me, sir.
01:00:38Miss Chen's article is out.
01:00:40How bad is it?
01:00:41Well, actually, sir, you might want to see it.
01:00:44She's included the last bit you wanted put in.
01:00:58Jack Thorne announced plans.
01:01:01In a shocking turn of events,
01:01:02tech entrepreneur Jack Thorne announced his plans
01:01:04to transform his inherited fortune
01:01:06into the city's largest culinary grant program.
01:01:10Surprised?
01:01:13But your...
01:01:14...your inheritance is gone.
01:01:17My inheritance, yeah.
01:01:19But turns out selling a tech company can be quite profitable.
01:01:21You sold the company?
01:01:23Turns out some things are worth more than others.
01:01:26My turn.
01:01:27I don't know.
01:01:34Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:35Keep them thin, okay?
01:01:36Just like that.
01:01:37I don't know.
01:01:44Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:45Keep them thin, okay?
01:01:46Just like that.
01:02:02This looks good on you.
01:02:05And who said there's no such thing as a happily ever after?
01:02:09Suckers.
01:02:10Can I get you your usual, sir?
01:02:13Depends.
01:02:15Did my wife make it?
01:02:17The very same wife that you married for business?
01:02:19Best business decision I ever made.
01:02:28Hang on.
01:02:35Voila.
01:02:40You're the best chef in town.
01:02:43You're only saying that because you're contractually obligated.
01:02:47I think that contract expired.
01:02:50Good thing I signed a new one.
01:02:59We are gathered here today...
01:03:00No more business deals this time?
01:03:02Just love.
01:03:03Good.
01:03:05Because I have some terms off my own.
01:03:09First...
01:03:10You have to eat everything I cook.
01:03:12Done.
01:03:14Second...
01:03:16No more locked rooms.
01:03:19Without me in it.
01:03:22Is that all?
01:03:24Third...
01:03:26You have to mean it this time.
01:03:28I meant it the first time.
01:03:29First time?
01:03:30I meant it the first time.
01:03:32Just didn't know yet.
01:03:34The rings?
01:03:36Actually...
01:03:42Is that...
01:03:43Something old.
01:03:44Something new.
01:03:46Something borrowed.
01:03:47Something...
01:03:50Not one.
01:03:52For better or worse...
01:03:54For real this time...
01:03:57You make us the bride.
01:04:18So...
01:04:20So...
01:04:22Are you ready for your honeymoon?
01:04:25What are you...
01:04:28Lauren, tell me back.
01:04:35Mrs. Thorne, are you trying to negotiate new business terms?
01:04:39I don't know...
01:04:41Mr. Thorne.
01:04:45Can you handle them?
01:04:47I thought this wasn't about business anymore.
01:04:51How about you just shut up...
01:04:53And kiss your wife?