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00:00:00You've got this, Bella. Do it for Ethan.
00:00:13Save your effort, Christian.
00:00:15I know you're desperate to pay for your brother's medical bills,
00:00:18but you're not going to make it.
00:00:19You want to know why?
00:00:20Because you know nothing about men.
00:00:22That would be sexy.
00:00:23We'll see about that.
00:00:25Watch out, sweetheart.
00:00:25The spotlight could blind you.
00:00:30Let's give them a show to remember.
00:00:39Come on, come here, come a little closer.
00:00:41Don't be afraid, no, I don't want to hurt you.
00:00:43A little more, come near, let me just show you.
00:00:45Don't know, can't talk, let me just show you.
00:00:47Don't be obsessive, it could be intensive.
00:00:49It could be explosive, it could be offensive.
00:00:51Don't be defensive.
00:00:53Come over here, shake my ass for me.
00:00:54It could be a waste, cause we could be expensive.
00:00:56Any little fee in your life.
00:00:58Oh, yeah, babe.
00:01:00Leave those legs.
00:01:00I want you to see in your eyes.
00:01:02You need to be free.
00:01:03Shit.
00:01:11Ouch.
00:01:11That's embarrassing.
00:01:13Get your sorry ass off the stage.
00:01:16You're ruining it for the rest of us.
00:01:18Dammit, I blew it.
00:01:20I need to hold myself together.
00:01:22I can't cry in front of them.
00:01:24Just...
00:01:25Stand up.
00:01:39Don't let them see you this way.
00:01:44Who is this man?
00:01:46And why is he looking at me like he knows me?
00:01:50Get up.
00:01:51I don't have all night.
00:01:59Have we met before?
00:02:00I don't think so.
00:02:02I'm so sorry, Mr. Delaney.
00:02:05Please have a seat and have some fun with us.
00:02:08And don't mind this stupid amateur.
00:02:11I can't believe I screwed this up.
00:02:13The medical pills are due soon.
00:02:16Oh, God.
00:02:17Ethan.
00:02:18Stop.
00:02:19This is a place for fun.
00:02:22Not for your pathetic mess.
00:02:24Can you even hear me?
00:02:27Now you're ruining my phone.
00:02:29No.
00:02:30Sir.
00:02:31I wouldn't dare.
00:02:32It's just...
00:02:33You're the biggest name in the club, in this whole city.
00:02:36I was only trying to teach her a lesson for spoiling the name.
00:02:39You.
00:02:40You're so completely full of yourself.
00:02:42Hand of me!
00:02:43I'm sorry.
00:02:44I didn't mean to.
00:02:45No one cares about your shitty life.
00:02:47Get the hell out of here.
00:02:49Give me a private room.
00:02:51Of course.
00:02:52I'll make sure we have a great time, sir.
00:02:54Not with you.
00:02:57You.
00:02:59You come with me.
00:03:07Sit down.
00:03:08Tell me why.
00:03:19What do you mean?
00:03:21Why are you stripping, Bing?
00:03:22You're not like the other girls.
00:03:25It's all for my little brother.
00:03:29He's really sick.
00:03:30He has a rare brain disease.
00:03:34I dropped out of college to pay for his medical bills, but they just keep piling up.
00:03:40This competition was my last chance to fix everything.
00:03:53And I messed it up.
00:03:55Not yet.
00:03:57I'll give you another shot.
00:04:00But you better make it count.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:02I will.
00:04:03I will.
00:04:04I will.
00:04:04I will.
00:04:06I will.
00:04:06I will.
00:04:07I will.
00:04:08I will.
00:04:09I will.
00:04:29Keep your eyes on me.
00:04:39That's enough.
00:05:09Did he even like it?
00:05:14I can't get a read on him.
00:05:16He's just so serious and calm.
00:05:19Different from other people I've met.
00:05:25Let me get to the point.
00:05:27You need help, and I can provide it.
00:05:31You want to help me?
00:05:34Yes.
00:05:34But you might find my arrangement a bit unusual.
00:05:37Ever thought of having a sugar daddy?
00:05:42A sugar daddy?
00:05:47What do you mean?
00:05:49Look, I think you've got the wrong idea of me, Mr. Delaney.
00:05:53I don't want to see you anywhere near this club again.
00:05:56Let me be blunt with you.
00:05:58I'll cover all your brother's medical bills and all the rest.
00:06:01But in return, I want you.
00:06:05But we barely know each other.
00:06:08And aren't you the biggest client here?
00:06:12I'm the owner of the hotel.
00:06:14I'm mostly here for the pool.
00:06:16You own the hotel?
00:06:18The entire thing?
00:06:19Yes, the entire thing.
00:06:22And other properties are the cities you've only dreamed of.
00:06:30If you agree to this arrangement, you'll have everything you need.
00:06:34To make all your problems disappear.
00:06:37I don't know, sir.
00:06:39This is all just so sudden.
00:06:41Think it over.
00:06:42Whenever you're ready, give me a call.
00:07:10Oops.
00:07:11My bad.
00:07:13What did Mr. Delaney want with you?
00:07:15It's none of your business.
00:07:18Trying to worm your way into Mr. Delaney's life, huh?
00:07:21Dream on, virgin.
00:07:23You know nothing about my life.
00:07:26Do you even know what they say about Mr. Delaney?
00:07:29If I were you, I wouldn't waste my time fantasizing about a happily ever after with a man like him.
00:07:37There are stories about him you wouldn't even believe.
00:07:40And no woman's ever managed to get close to him.
00:07:43I'm not trying to.
00:07:44Good.
00:07:46If you did, you'd only end up hurting yourself.
00:07:48Why don't you tell me about this new job?
00:08:01You look exhausted.
00:08:04It's just a pizza parlor, Ethan.
00:08:07They stay open late.
00:08:11How are you feeling today?
00:08:12I hate this.
00:08:14I already cost you college, and now there's something.
00:08:20If it's my time to go, maybe we should just accept it.
00:08:26Hey, don't say that.
00:08:29You're all I have left.
00:08:31I will do whatever it takes to make sure you get better.
00:08:34For both of us.
00:08:36Sorry to interrupt.
00:08:38Bella, can we talk for a moment?
00:08:40What is it, doctor?
00:08:53It's urgent.
00:08:55Ethan needs intensive care as soon as possible.
00:08:58But if you can't find the funds by tomorrow, the hospital's going to have to let him go.
00:09:02Tomorrow?
00:09:02But I'm trying my best to pay the bills.
00:09:08I'm really sorry.
00:09:10Is there no one that you can ask to borrow from?
00:09:14Like your family?
00:09:16No.
00:09:18When my mom passed, my stepfather moved on.
00:09:21And he's taken everything.
00:09:23Money, the house.
00:09:25I'm sorry.
00:09:26I could lend you.
00:09:27No.
00:09:28Thank you, Dr. Carlson.
00:09:30But you've already done enough.
00:09:32Don't worry.
00:09:38I'll figure something out.
00:09:49Hi.
00:09:51My name is Isabella Rivera, and I'm here to see Mr. Marcus Delaney.
00:09:56Do you have an appointment?
00:10:00No, but he's waiting for me.
00:10:02He told me to come last night.
00:10:04No way.
00:10:05If I let any gold digger go see Mr. Delaney, I would lose my job.
00:10:09Gold digger?
00:10:10No, I'm not a gold digger.
00:10:13I let go of me.
00:10:16Let's go.
00:10:18You need to leave.
00:10:19I'll wait outside.
00:10:26It's not like this day could get any worse.
00:10:37Mom.
00:10:38What am I gonna do?
00:10:40What am I gonna do?
00:10:41Oh, my God.
00:11:11Mr. Delaney, I thought you had left.
00:11:24You turned me down just a few hours ago, and now you're already back?
00:11:30Yeah, I...
00:11:32My kindness and my time comes at the cost.
00:11:35You're making me...
00:11:45What? Un-ease or wet?
00:11:52Well...
00:11:53Why do you need to see me so urgently?
00:11:58Mr. Delaney, about your offer to help me in exchange for my company, is it still on the table?
00:12:07Yes, it is.
00:12:08What made you come back?
00:12:10My brother's...
00:12:13His medical bills are due today.
00:12:16I see.
00:12:17Money isn't an issue, but I need you to understand what you're stepping into.
00:12:21Becoming my sugar babe.
00:12:23I will own your time and attention.
00:12:26Everything will be mine.
00:12:29I understand.
00:12:30I've made my decision, and I won't change it.
00:12:47Here's something to start with.
00:12:49That should be enough to cover the bills for now.
00:12:52There's more if you perform well.
00:12:53Mr. Delaney, this is more than I need.
00:12:58I want you to stop working at the club.
00:13:00From now on, you only work for me.
00:13:03Of course, sir.
00:13:06I don't know how to thank you.
00:13:08Or even begin to repay you.
00:13:11Well, we'll take this one step at a time.
00:13:13But I do have certain requirements.
00:13:15What requirements?
00:13:18Well, this is strictly going to be business.
00:13:23There will be a contract for you to sign.
00:13:27But for starters, I need to see your submission.
00:13:30What do you mean by submission?
00:13:33Is this an assignment?
00:13:35Yes.
00:13:37Now, bend over the desk.
00:13:41What?
00:13:42You want me to bend over?
00:13:44You heard me.
00:13:45People here respect my authority.
00:13:46And it's important that you do understand that as well.
00:13:50So he's the dominant type.
00:13:53Damn.
00:13:53That's kind of hot.
00:13:56But I can't let him think I'll just do anything he says.
00:14:00Come here.
00:14:12You like it like this?
00:14:16Let's make something clear.
00:14:17I decide if I want to do this.
00:14:31That's enough.
00:14:32You passed the test.
00:14:38So, what am I supposed to be doing?
00:14:41Do I sleep with you?
00:14:44Do I sleep with you?
00:14:45Just that bad.
00:14:48Relax.
00:14:49For now, we'll start with having dinner.
00:14:55But you need to change.
00:14:56Try this one on.
00:15:15Okay.
00:15:16Okay.
00:15:16Mr. Delaney?
00:15:34How do I look?
00:15:38Everyone will be looking at you.
00:15:40Wow.
00:16:00This place is...
00:16:01It's mine.
00:16:02It's one of many.
00:16:04I like the dinners here.
00:16:06This is yours too?
00:16:09Jesus, do you own the entire city?
00:16:12There are stories about him you wouldn't even believe.
00:16:15And no woman's ever managed to get close to him.
00:16:18Have you ever been married?
00:16:19I find the whole concept of marriage and romance to be, uh...
00:16:26It complicates things.
00:16:27Being tied up to somebody can feel like a prison.
00:16:31But enough about me.
00:16:35Tell me more about yourself.
00:16:36You told me about your brother.
00:16:38What about the rest of your family?
00:16:40My dad died when I was young.
00:16:42And my mom...
00:16:45She passed away in a car accident a couple months ago.
00:16:49Then there's my stepdad, but he's a total asshole.
00:16:53You got a boyfriend?
00:16:55I don't have one.
00:16:57I've been too focused on other things.
00:17:00Like...
00:17:01Surviving.
00:17:03Certain pleasures in life can be pretty life-fulfilling.
00:17:08I feel like sex.
00:17:10I'm...
00:17:11I'm still a virgin.
00:17:14A virgin.
00:17:15Well, that's rare nowadays.
00:17:20What are you trying to say?
00:17:21Nothing.
00:17:23I'm willing to give you that if you want it.
00:17:27It's the only thing I have to pay you back with.
00:17:30How old are you?
00:17:3019?
00:17:3120?
00:17:32You sound like you're from the last century.
00:17:34Stop making fun of me.
00:17:37No, I'm not.
00:17:39You remind me of somebody that I used to know.
00:17:42Really?
00:17:43Is that why you picked me?
00:17:45Partially.
00:17:46I like your honesty.
00:17:48It's refreshing.
00:17:48In a world where everybody likes to hide behind...
00:17:51masks, it's...
00:17:52You should smile more.
00:17:56It makes you more attractive.
00:17:58That's something I expected to hear.
00:18:01Look, you don't need to worry about me.
00:18:04Our relationship will move at the pace that works for the both of us.
00:18:09Understood.
00:18:13I'm worried about my brother.
00:18:15Then let's go pay him a visit.
00:18:17You paid off the bills?
00:18:21How?
00:18:22Where'd you get the kind of money?
00:18:23You don't have to worry about that.
00:18:25Just focus on getting better and I'll handle everything else, okay?
00:18:30Yeah, Bella's right.
00:18:32Just focus on that.
00:18:33If you don't, you'll break her heart.
00:18:43I'll sort it?
00:18:45Yeah.
00:18:45They'll start Ethan's treatments as soon as possible.
00:18:52Where are we?
00:18:55It was somewhere special to me.
00:18:56I always wanted to take someone with me, but I've got the chance.
00:19:00I didn't know you had such a romantic side, Mr. Delaney.
00:19:04Why don't you call me Marcus?
00:19:09I can't thank you enough for what you've done.
00:19:12You've saved my brother's life.
00:19:15I don't know how I could ever repay you.
00:19:17You know, you keep saying that.
00:19:19Do you want to repay me that badly or such as empty words?
00:19:22Let me show you.
00:19:33Daddy.
00:19:33Daddy.
00:19:33Daddy.
00:19:33I don't know what got into me.
00:19:35I don't know what got into me.
00:19:39Why am I imagining my first night with him?
00:19:42That was unexpected.
00:19:55You got some practicing today.
00:19:59today. Was it really that bad? No, it was very, very you. I'm gonna ask you something. What's that?
00:20:14When you think about our age difference of 16 years, it's not a whole. Older men are more charismatic.
00:20:25Where do you live? At a friend's place.
00:20:29My step-dad kicked me out of the house. From now on, you'll be living with me.
00:20:38Marcus? Are you home?
00:20:59Marcus Delaney?
00:21:04Marcus Delaney, accused of murder?
00:21:34What are you doing?
00:21:36The door was open. Mr. Delaney, I'm sorry. I saw your name.
00:21:40My past does not be a concern. Staying out of my office.
00:21:44Did you really...?
00:21:47Hey, you have an agreement, Norman. Nothing else. So stop asking about it.
00:21:54Right.
00:21:56Bella, you're coming with me to a gala tonight. You should go get ready.
00:22:08What's wrong?
00:22:22These people, this place, it's just... it's a whole different world.
00:22:28You should be yourself. Everything will be fine.
00:22:42See, you're doing great.
00:22:44All because of you.
00:22:46Oh!
00:22:48Sharp as ever, sweetheart.
00:22:50Sweetheart?
00:22:52I see you never change, huh?
00:22:54Grace?
00:22:56I'm just having fun.
00:22:58Mrs. Isabella, she is my date.
00:23:02Hi, I'm Grace. Marcus's ex.
00:23:06You must be the stripper I've been hearing about.
00:23:12The stripper?
00:23:14I'm surprised they even let you in here.
00:23:16It's a very distinguished event.
00:23:20Not really a place for the dancers.
00:23:22Am I right?
00:23:26We don't have a ball here, sweetheart.
00:23:30It's time to go back to where you belong.
00:23:32Security!
00:23:34Hey, Boop!
00:23:38Hey!
00:23:39Let go of her.
00:23:42She's with me.
00:23:44And if any one of you has a problem with that,
00:23:46you have to go through me.
00:23:48Your standards have really gone down, Marcus.
00:23:52I value Bella for who she is.
00:23:54I will past us and define us.
00:23:56Okay, but...
00:23:58Isn't that a little insulting to the rest of us?
00:24:02Think of your status, Marcus.
00:24:06This is beneath you.
00:24:12I've been called many things before.
00:24:14An arrogant, a liar, and even a murderer!
00:24:16And I've never given any of that a second thought.
00:24:20I have found myself...
00:24:22Attracted.
00:24:24Hopelessly attracted to someone who is very close to me.
00:24:28Very much so.
00:24:30Looks like you don't know him as well as you think you do, of course.
00:24:44What?
00:24:46Aren't you treating me a little too nicely, Marcus?
00:24:56What do you mean?
00:25:00This thing between us.
00:25:02Whatever it is, it won't last.
00:25:04I know it.
00:25:06You're a man with more experience than most, and I'm...
00:25:10To you, this is all just a game.
00:25:14Some harmless fun, but to me...
00:25:16I understand.
00:25:18But I've never expected anything from you.
00:25:22I told you that.
00:25:24I know you want me, Marcus.
00:25:26I can see it in the way you look at me.
00:25:29I'm not blind.
00:25:30I brought you here for a reason.
00:25:32I wanted to make things clear between the two of us.
00:25:36Yes.
00:25:37Yes.
00:25:38I would be lying if I would say that I don't crave you.
00:25:41But that's not all.
00:25:43I don't want you the way you think.
00:25:47Bella, I want you to be mine.
00:25:49I don't know what to say.
00:26:06I want your mind, body, and soul.
00:26:09Do you really want me, Marcus?
00:26:11Yes.
00:26:13Let's go.
00:26:14Where do we go?
00:26:15Home.
00:26:17I have a little surprise for you.
00:26:24Are you trying to be a bad girl tonight?
00:26:26Only for you.
00:26:28You do know there's a price for me being a bad girl, don't you?
00:26:33Oh, I do.
00:26:36But wouldn't it be more fun?
00:26:44You always obey me, won't you?
00:26:46Yes, sir.
00:26:51Good girl.
00:26:57I'm yours.
00:26:59Mind, body, and soul.
00:27:01No, Bella, that's not what I meant.
00:27:04You really don't get it, do you?
00:27:06You're just a blank page after all.
00:27:12No, Bella, wait.
00:27:14I'm sorry.
00:27:16Please sit down.
00:27:17How can you say that?
00:27:18You really don't know me.
00:27:19I'm not like the others.
00:27:20I have my own dreams.
00:27:21My own ambitions.
00:27:22Speak up then.
00:27:23I want to know more about you.
00:27:24My mom was an incredible interior designer.
00:27:25She had this way of turning houses into homes, places full of warmth and love.
00:27:33Is that what you want to do?
00:27:34Yeah.
00:27:35Before my brother got sick, I was studying at Parsons.
00:27:39I wanted to be just like her because I grew up never knowing what it felt like to have a real home.
00:27:49And now I've even lost the home she left behind. It's so unfair. I already lost my mother and my career. I can't lose my brother, too.
00:28:02Come here. I won't let that happen, I promise.
00:28:09Hey, have you had dinner yet? I was thinking I could-
00:28:14Marcus! Marcus! Marcus, can you hear me?
00:28:15Uh, the pills. Right there in the box.
00:28:16I can't lose my brother, too.
00:28:17I can't lose my brother, too.
00:28:18I can't lose my brother, too.
00:28:19Come here.
00:28:20I won't let that happen, I promise.
00:28:21Hey, have you had dinner yet? I was thinking I could-
00:28:23Marcus! Marcus, can you hear me?
00:28:40I'll be all set. Right there in the box.
00:29:00Well, don't worry about it. It's nothing serious.
00:29:03Marcus, how long has this been going on? Have you been to the hospital?
00:29:07I don't have time for hospitals. Don't worry about it.
00:29:14Marcus, you didn't answer my question. How long have you been taking these painkillers?
00:29:19Stop interrogating me. I don't pay you for this.
00:29:22Marcus, don't shut me out. I might understand better than you think.
00:29:28How could you?
00:29:30Because I know how you feel.
00:29:33When my mother passed, I couldn't sleep.
00:29:37I had to rely heavily on sleeping pills.
00:29:40At first, they helped, but then I got addicted.
00:29:45I started having trouble breathing and feeling like I was drowning even when I wasn't.
00:29:51Yeah. I had a family once. A wife and a beautiful daughter.
00:30:00You had a family?
00:30:02Yeah. But I lost them.
00:30:04What happened? You can tell me, Marcus.
00:30:08Well, let's just say, it changed everything. I started working nonstop. Yeah.
00:30:16You know, no matter how much I worked, how much I earned, I just felt more alone.
00:30:23Like I could never have a family again.
00:30:25But you're not alone, Marcus. You have me. I know what we have is just an arrangement, but I can still be your family.
00:30:39I'm sorry if I said too much.
00:30:41Yeah, you did. And there's consequences for that.
00:30:55I need you to make me yours.
00:31:15Is that what you really want, Bill?
00:31:19I trust you, Marcus. I'm ready.
00:31:25Are you nervous?
00:31:43No. Are you?
00:31:45I won't make you regret ever asking me that.
00:31:48You are mine.
00:32:08If I'm yours, I'm all yours.
00:32:12All yours.
00:32:36Oh my god.
00:32:42We stop the clack, clack, clack, and take the payments.
00:32:55Do you like a gift?
00:32:57Marcus, this is too much.
00:33:00I can't accept it.
00:33:02It isn't spoiling your job.
00:33:05Thank you, but...
00:33:07Take it for a spin. Have fun with it.
00:33:08Okay.
00:33:12I'm swinging by my old house to grab you from some headphones.
00:33:15I'll see you tonight.
00:33:19Oh.
00:33:26Oh.
00:33:27There it is.
00:33:30What are you doing here, Sam?
00:33:32Shouldn't you show a little respect to your dad, kid?
00:33:35You're not my dad, and this is not your house.
00:33:40You have no right to be here.
00:33:46And how come I have these, huh?
00:33:49Because you stole them from my mom.
00:33:51This house belongs to Ethan and I.
00:33:54Don't make me laugh.
00:33:55Your mother's probably rolling around in your grave knowing her daughter is a stripper, a tramp, and a thief.
00:34:01What are you talking about?
00:34:02The Rolex she gave me, it's gone missing.
00:34:06I think you took it.
00:34:10That's ridiculous.
00:34:12I haven't even been home lately.
00:34:13Why don't you ask your new girlfriend, not me?
00:34:17Look, I know you don't like her, but your mother's been gone for months.
00:34:21A man's got to move on.
00:34:23I have needs.
00:34:24Move on?
00:34:25You moved on long before Mom died.
00:34:29She gave you everything, and you were never there for her when she needed you to be.
00:34:34You ungrateful asshole!
00:34:36How dare you, you fucking bitch!
00:34:39Hey!
00:34:41Let her go.
00:34:42Who are you?
00:34:48Marcus Delaney.
00:34:50That's ridiculous.
00:34:51Why would the richest man in town be standing up for this slut?
00:34:55Hey, one more word about her, and I'll make sure I'll be her last.
00:34:59You're dead?
00:35:01Yes, sir.
00:35:02No, sir.
00:35:02Get out.
00:35:03Get out.
00:35:03Get out of here!
00:35:04Get out of here!
00:35:07Hey.
00:35:09Hey.
00:35:09You okay?
00:35:10I'm fine.
00:35:14Thank you for stepping in.
00:35:17How did you find me?
00:35:21You told me you were coming here.
00:35:23But I didn't tell you where it was.
00:35:26Did you?
00:35:28Are you following me?
00:35:33I just know you.
00:35:35You're my baby, and I want to make sure that you're safe.
00:35:37Okay.
00:35:40What's wrong?
00:35:42Huh?
00:35:44No one's cared about me like this.
00:35:48Not since Mom.
00:35:51Sam didn't deserve her.
00:35:53When he first came into our lives, he was perfect.
00:35:56He was kind, supportive.
00:35:59Mom thought she was finally going to have the family she always dreamed of.
00:36:03But then after they got married, everything changed.
00:36:09That's how you slapped him.
00:36:12I don't, I don't usually, I don't know what got into me.
00:36:16I just, I got so angry.
00:36:18No, no, no, no.
00:36:19You did what needed to be done.
00:36:21It's good.
00:36:22Honestly, it was a, it was a turn-out to me.
00:36:28Are you teasing me?
00:36:31Don't be silly.
00:36:32How about we get those headphones to Ethan now?
00:36:34You want to come to the hospital with me?
00:36:37Bella, what's going on?
00:36:45This is Mr. Delaney, Ethan.
00:36:47He's my...
00:36:48I'm her new boss.
00:36:49Nice to meet you, Ethan.
00:36:53New boss?
00:36:54From the pizza place?
00:36:56Well, I guess I like to make things cheesy.
00:36:59That was terrible.
00:37:01Well, here, just something a little to help your recovery.
00:37:07I hope they'll do some good.
00:37:15Thank you, Mr. Delaney.
00:37:18Call me Marcus.
00:37:20Oh, Marcus, you must be some special boss.
00:37:23Bella's never brought anyone to see me before.
00:37:25Ethan!
00:37:28Marcus is just really supportive.
00:37:30That's all.
00:37:32Well, your sister told me a lot about you.
00:37:34Keep chasing that dream of becoming a musician.
00:37:36I will once I get out of here.
00:37:39Well, I got some work to manage.
00:37:41I'll leave you two to catch up.
00:37:43If you need a ride home, call Jason.
00:37:47Seems like a good guy.
00:37:54I hope we get plenty of rest.
00:37:56We're flying to Dubai this afternoon.
00:37:58Dubai?
00:37:59Today?
00:38:01I have a meeting with a new business partner tomorrow.
00:38:03I want you to come with me.
00:38:07And don't forget to pack the gallons that I got you.
00:38:10There will be some important events to attend.
00:38:12But my passport has expired.
00:38:15Not anymore.
00:38:16I took care of it.
00:38:17You did?
00:38:18Yeah, there's nothing I can't do.
00:38:21Prepare the luggage.
00:38:22You don't own this place, too, do you?
00:38:32Mr. Delaney, ma'am?
00:38:36I usually stay at my own hotels when I travel.
00:38:44You should start getting used to that.
00:38:47Listen, I gotta go take care of something quick.
00:38:49I'll be right back.
00:38:50Well, well, if it isn't Marcus's newest little plaything.
00:38:59What are you doing here?
00:39:04Didn't Marcus tell you?
00:39:06He came all the way here for me.
00:39:09For you?
00:39:11He wanted to come alone, but I insisted he bring you along.
00:39:14But we'll always have our own little secrets that he'll never tell you about, though.
00:39:21What are you talking about?
00:39:23I don't believe you.
00:39:24Because I know what he needs.
00:39:28He may be all over you for now, but a guy like that will never end up with a girl like you.
00:39:39Isn't that right?
00:39:41Let's keep this professional.
00:39:43We're a business partner only.
00:39:44Nothing else.
00:39:45She must be lying.
00:39:47Trying to get under my skin.
00:39:48I won't let this happen.
00:39:50Whatever you say.
00:39:53But it would be good if Bella could give us a moment alone.
00:39:56That business proposal I mentioned is highly confidential.
00:40:02You don't mind, Thay?
00:40:05Fine.
00:40:07I'll go.
00:40:14We'll pick this up later.
00:40:17Don't keep me waiting.
00:40:19I won't.
00:40:29Drink, please.
00:40:30Hey.
00:40:33What's going on?
00:40:37How was your meeting with your partner?
00:40:40What?
00:40:40You jealous?
00:40:42Jealous?
00:40:43Why would I be jealous?
00:40:45It's just business, right?
00:40:47Just like us.
00:40:48What we have is just a contract, an agreement.
00:40:51Mr. Glenn?
00:40:54Bella.
00:40:55Look at me.
00:40:56I need you to understand one thing.
00:40:58You mean to me a lot more than she ever did.
00:41:02She's my past.
00:41:04You're my present.
00:41:06But your past.
00:41:08Like, why is your past so complicated?
00:41:15It's Dr. Carlson.
00:41:18Hey.
00:41:19Doctor, is everything okay?
00:41:20Okay?
00:41:20What?
00:41:26Ethan's in the ICU.
00:41:39Ethan, please.
00:41:41Come back to me.
00:41:47How's Ethan doing?
00:41:50I'm not sure.
00:41:52But it's not looking good.
00:41:54I think we'll be alright, Bella.
00:41:56I'm still tied up in Dubai, but I'll be there as soon as I can.
00:42:01Okay.
00:42:04Doctor, what's going on with Ethan?
00:42:06His cranial pressure has spiked.
00:42:08Now we're doing everything we can to stabilize him, but it's critical right now.
00:42:12Can I see him?
00:42:13No, not yet.
00:42:14We can't allow visitors in right now, not with the condition he's in.
00:42:17Please.
00:42:18Doctor, there must be something we can do.
00:42:21We're considering a specialized intubation procedure.
00:42:25It's meant to relieve the pressure by draining the excess cerebral spinal fluid.
00:42:28But there are risks.
00:42:32What kinds of risks?
00:42:35Infection, bleeding, even further brain damage.
00:42:38Um, if it works, it could significantly improve his condition.
00:42:50The success rate is promising, but it's not guaranteed.
00:42:55And the cost?
00:42:58It's expensive.
00:43:00I don't know if Ethan's insurance will cover it.
00:43:02I need some air.
00:43:07Um, I know a place.
00:43:09Follow me.
00:43:09I see why you come here when you're stressed.
00:43:24Yeah.
00:43:25Sometimes you need a break from all the chaos happening downstairs.
00:43:28Yeah, I can imagine.
00:43:29It must take a toll on you after a while.
00:43:34Yeah, I mean, it does, but I don't regret a second of it.
00:43:39Why's that?
00:43:40Well, I mean, people think that we're working so hard just to try to prevent the inevitable.
00:43:47But, I mean, when the time comes, my job has one thing different than any other job.
00:43:54What is that?
00:43:57Hope.
00:43:58We bring hope.
00:44:00People...
00:44:02People need that, Bella.
00:44:05They want to believe that it's not the end and that they're going to be saved.
00:44:10And, I mean, sometimes we can do that.
00:44:14That must be a heavy weight to carry.
00:44:17I mean, it's not always easy.
00:44:20But, when I can, like, help my patients see the joy and relief on their face, I mean,
00:44:26that makes it worth it.
00:44:30It must be beautiful.
00:44:32I understand what you're going through.
00:44:34No, like, trust me, I've been there.
00:44:38But, I know Ethan is going to be fine.
00:44:41Well, let's hope you're right.
00:44:47Uh, I was wanting to ask you something.
00:44:53Who's that older gentleman that you've been hanging out with?
00:44:57What's your relationship with him?
00:44:58He's actually the one that's been helping me with the costs.
00:45:06Oh.
00:45:07Yeah.
00:45:09Ethan mentioned him.
00:45:11You say he's a great guy?
00:45:12Yeah.
00:45:14Um, speaking of Ethan, what do you think I should do about him?
00:45:20Um, I mean, he has a rare condition.
00:45:25The operation I mentioned is risky, but, I mean, I think it's our best choice.
00:45:30I think the best way of moving forward is to take a calculated risk.
00:45:37I see.
00:45:39I guess I have no other choice, then.
00:45:42I have to figure out a way to pay for everything.
00:45:48I can help you if you ever need anything.
00:45:50Uh, bring the luggage to the bedroom.
00:45:58You got it, boss.
00:46:03How's it, then?
00:46:04Have you made your decision about the operation yet?
00:46:07Yes.
00:46:08We're moving forward with the surgery.
00:46:11Good.
00:46:12I'm sure he'll be alright, Bella.
00:46:15Thanks.
00:46:15There's also something...
00:46:20I know what's on your mind.
00:46:24Don't worry about the money.
00:46:26Everything will be taken care of.
00:46:28But it's really expensive.
00:46:31I'll do anything for Ethan, as long as it makes you happy.
00:46:34Besides, it's nothing compared to what you have done for me.
00:46:37My headaches after all of these years are finally getting better.
00:46:40And it's all because of you.
00:46:43I'm really glad to hear that.
00:46:45I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me.
00:46:49And for Ethan.
00:46:50Let's get out of here.
00:46:52You need to relax a little bit.
00:46:54Where are we going?
00:46:56Somewhere in front.
00:47:06Hey.
00:47:07Mr. Dillian.
00:47:09Hi.
00:47:15Ever played pool before?
00:47:17Yes.
00:47:18But I wouldn't say no to a refresher from someone as handsome as you.
00:47:26There we go.
00:47:28Marcus, there are other people here.
00:47:31It's okay.
00:47:31Let them watch.
00:47:33Put your hand in the front.
00:47:35Get low.
00:47:36And really look at the pool.
00:47:43Nice shot.
00:47:46It's your time to impress me.
00:47:50Hold this.
00:47:51Hold this.
00:47:51Interesting.
00:48:08Interesting.
00:48:12Interesting.
00:48:12Oh, someone has all red.
00:48:39We'd better do something about that.
00:48:52What's all this?
00:48:54This is the fun I was talking about.
00:48:56I don't, I don't know about this.
00:49:06Think of it as a role play.
00:49:09But I've been out there.
00:49:11Well, I hope you get into character.
00:49:14You want me.
00:49:17And I want you.
00:49:18Oh.
00:49:21Just let go.
00:49:24Oh, this is about you relaxing.
00:49:30To free up that part of you that has been held back for so long.
00:49:34Black and blue.
00:49:40I'm in love with you.
00:49:44Broken and bruised.
00:49:46From all the abuse.
00:49:50Probably should...
00:49:51You were right.
00:49:53It does help.
00:49:55What do you think?
00:49:57No one will go mad if anyone else sees how sexy you look right now.
00:50:00Do you hear me?
00:50:11Yes.
00:50:11Yes.
00:50:35No one will go mad when you turn off.
00:51:06I want more.
00:51:14Then beg for it nicely.
00:51:17Please.
00:51:21Then beg for it nicely.
00:51:24Please.
00:51:26Sir, I want more.
00:51:36What am I going to call you?
00:51:39I'm going to call you love.
00:51:41Love.
00:51:42Love.
00:51:43Love.
00:51:44Love.
00:51:45Love.
00:51:46Love.
00:51:47Love.
00:51:48Love.
00:51:49Love.
00:51:50Love.
00:51:51Love.
00:51:52Love.
00:51:53Love.
00:51:54Love.
00:51:55Love.
00:51:56Love.
00:51:57Love.
00:51:59Yeah.
00:52:00Yeah.
00:52:01Uh.
00:52:11Uh.
00:52:12Uh.
00:52:13Hey, um, okay, so I have some good news.
00:52:23Now, you may not be able to see Ethan yet, but he's showing strong signs of improvement.
00:52:29Thank you for telling me this.
00:52:31You don't know how much this means to me.
00:52:34Also, I, uh, I got you something.
00:52:38I noticed how you're always sketching with random pieces of paper when you're here with Ethan,
00:52:42and so I thought you might find this useful.
00:52:46I didn't think you would have noticed that.
00:52:49Uh, call me Will.
00:52:51I do have an identity outside of the hospital, you know?
00:52:55You do look kind of cute when you're not in scrubs.
00:52:59He's so different from Marcus.
00:53:01Simple, straightforward, and kind.
00:53:04The type of guy I always thought I would date.
00:53:12Is everything okay?
00:53:22No, no, it's not.
00:53:25Jenny!
00:53:27Why, hello there.
00:53:28If it isn't a smelly Vera, the new gold digger in town.
00:53:31You posted these photos, didn't you?
00:53:35I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:53:36You were the only one that knew I was in a private room with Marcus.
00:53:41So, do you have any proof?
00:53:43No?
00:53:44Then move along.
00:53:45Some of us have to work for a living.
00:53:47Honestly, I don't even understand what's got you so worked up.
00:53:51You know it's true, don't you?
00:53:53Were you really that naive to think Marcus is serious about you?
00:54:00You're just a replacement for his ex-wife.
00:54:03What?
00:54:04See for yourself.
00:54:11Go ask your beloved Marcus.
00:54:15No, it can't be.
00:54:19Stand up.
00:54:19Don't let them see you this way.
00:54:23You remind me of somebody that I used to know.
00:54:27God, you are so pathetic, even I feel sorry for you.
00:54:33Fine, I'll tell you her name.
00:54:36Lindsay Delaney.
00:54:38It's not like it's a secret that Delaney's were famous.
00:54:42And she was the love of his life.
00:54:53Mafia?
00:55:06Marcus has ties to the Mafia?
00:55:15Who are you?
00:55:17Really?
00:55:18Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:19Lindsay?
00:55:20I've been trying to call you.
00:55:37Why didn't you pick up?
00:55:39No reason.
00:55:40I was just in the bathroom.
00:55:42You okay?
00:55:43You shall?
00:55:44I'm fine.
00:55:47Just a little distracted, I guess.
00:55:51It's about Ethan, isn't it?
00:55:53Don't worry, he's going to be okay.
00:55:56Yeah, I know.
00:55:58So, um, why are you calling?
00:56:02I need you to come to your mother's house.
00:56:05My mom's house?
00:56:07Let go of me.
00:56:10Let go of me.
00:56:10Don't fucking move.
00:56:11Let go of me.
00:56:11Hey!
00:56:17What's going on?
00:56:18We're here to settle some long overdue matters with Elkhart.
00:56:21It's time the truth came out.
00:56:23What the fuck are you doing in my house?
00:56:25Your house.
00:56:27This document proves your years of infidelity and financial misconduct.
00:56:31It shows you embezzlement of funds that rightfully belong to Itabella and Ethan Rivera.
00:56:44How could you?
00:56:47Mom trusted you and you betrayed her.
00:56:49I didn't do it.
00:56:50You're all good.
00:56:52I don't think you could deny this any further.
00:56:56Marcus, how did you know about all this?
00:56:58I promised you it helped, didn't I?
00:57:01This is total bullshit!
00:57:03You have no fucking proof!
00:57:06You have no right to treat me this way!
00:57:08Get the fuck out of my house!
00:57:11Marcus, who is he?
00:57:13They work for me.
00:57:14You're relinquency control of your property, Mr. Elkhart.
00:57:18Sign the contract.
00:57:20I'm not fucking signing anything!
00:57:23You'll want to reconsider that, Sam.
00:57:25I'm doing you a favor.
00:57:27Sign it.
00:57:28Well, let's just say the consequences won't be as pretty.
00:57:33How does Marcus have all this power?
00:57:36Is it because of his mafia connections?
00:57:40They'll handle the rest.
00:57:41Let's get out of here.
00:57:42Let's do something else.
00:57:43Let's do something else.
00:57:43Let's do something else.
00:58:11So this is what you've come to the hotel for.
00:58:16Thank you for saving my house.
00:58:20Ethan's gonna be so happy to hear it.
00:58:23How did you even manage that?
00:58:25I mean, it must have been hard to find all those documents.
00:58:28Look, the past be the past.
00:58:32Let's not talk about it anymore.
00:58:34And just relax.
00:58:41It seems like part of you isn't relaxed enough.
00:58:46You're blaming?
00:59:01Just like that.
00:59:11Take care.
00:59:16K Grind it down.
00:59:22You know, I'm gonna try it flat.
00:59:25My guess is good.
00:59:26I'm ready.
00:59:27I will be seeing you through the poster.
00:59:29Just like that stuff here, so you see,
00:59:32you seem distracted what's going on this isn't just about aether now is it
00:59:58there's there's been some talk about us you know i couldn't care less about that and i hope you don't
01:00:05either i i found out about lindsey so we found out i know i'm not supposed to ask this but
01:00:18did you kill someone no but i tried to who wasn't and why his name was his name was julian
01:00:36he's been a thorn in my side for many years he set up a car crash trying to kill me but instead he
01:00:42instead of killing me he killed lindsay and maya
01:00:52i wanted to destroy this guy so much i wanted to kill him
01:00:59they used to kick her and you're gonna laugh when you hear this the only damn reason i didn't kill
01:01:05him is because i found out he has a there's a daughter a five-year-old daughter just like mine
01:01:16and i couldn't do that to her
01:01:20so i
01:01:24i stepped away that was the hardest thing i had to do just let it go
01:01:29i'm sorry marcus i didn't mean to bring back painful memories it's okay
01:01:41is uh that what's been bothering you thinking that i'm dangerous
01:01:47maybe
01:01:51there's also some other things what else
01:01:54when you look at me who do you see bella or lindsay
01:02:06i i saw a photo of her and i look just like her now i know why you stared at me like that the first
01:02:13time we met and when i came out of the fitting room it's it's why you picked me isn't it
01:02:19you've been so nice to me because i remind you of her i'm just a replacement to you
01:02:29it's true you're right the first time i saw you
01:02:35there was so much to lindsay was uncanny i he caught me by surprise
01:02:40it brought up some memories i didn't want to face
01:02:52but the more i got to know you i started realizing that
01:02:56you're not just some ghost from my past
01:02:58your strength your compassion and your pure heart
01:03:12that's what i care about you're not just any girl bella
01:03:16you're you and that's what i care about that's all i say
01:03:30marcus
01:03:32get down get down get down
01:03:35bella are you hit
01:03:37i see your body are you hit get down get down marcus what's going on
01:03:41get down and go leave the car before i tell you marcus no you're hurt stay in the car
01:04:02hey we need to get out of here come on
01:04:07pick up the cell phone call jason
01:04:15hey jason pick us up at fourth and franklin
01:04:20did you kill them
01:04:23no i just shot their legs i took them out of commission
01:04:26are you right you're not shot right i'm fine who were they julian's man he's trying to send a
01:04:34message what are you going to do are you okay there's nothing to worry about hey listen
01:04:43i won't let anything happen to us all right i made a mistake once but i won't make another one
01:04:51today people were alerted of gunshots what's happening is this related to your field with julian
01:04:55is this the woman from the leaked photos on social media is she your new wife
01:05:01don't say anything let's go okay i've already made a dog from lindsay delaney
01:05:06boss we gotta go come on you all right yeah i just got chopped
01:05:14it's nothing it's just a superficial wound i don't know you had a rough night
01:05:20does this happen to you frequently you already know the answer to that and life like this isn't
01:05:25simple it it always comes with complications hey you should go rest now you're gonna go take
01:05:33care of ethan and i'm alright don't you
01:05:42sam alcott
01:05:51who the fuck are you someone with a common interest
01:05:56i heard you lost everything because of a certain stripper
01:05:59yeah my daughter belle a fucking bitch consider this a gift to help you get back what you
01:06:07rightfully deserve i assume you'll use it well i know exactly what to do with it
01:06:14hi is it okay to visit ethan today ethan um we don't have a patient here by that name
01:06:32what dr carlson thank you well where's ethan ethan's fine calm down he's moved to a regular
01:06:41ward now that he's more stable god really yes of course can i go see him yes of course
01:06:55you should try talking to him some patients start showing better signs when they hear familiar voice
01:07:01hey ethan it's bella i was thinking about that one time the other day on halloween when you saved all
01:07:13the candy corn because you knew it was my favorite and at the ath concert i think that was the first
01:07:20time i saw you smile since mom passed ethan i don't want you to become just another memory
01:07:30there's still so much i want to do with you and i need you to come back
01:07:36what can you tell us about her metaphor when she was born to mr vera is it true you're with marcus
01:07:47delaney for his inheritance any comments on your past as a stripper where's your brother can we talk
01:07:51to him okay stop stop stop stay close to me is that your real life do you get how much is one
01:07:59period i mean come on wait please tell us this is as much as you've heard it is
01:08:03is there a ring in your future how do you feel about cancer fakers maybe yeah are you no real doctor
01:08:09we should be good here we should be good here i'm sorry i didn't think they'd follow me all the way to
01:08:36the hospital don't apologize it's not your fault i can't imagine the pressure of being with someone
01:08:43so popular he's he's been helpful to me you already have so much on your plate you shouldn't take on more
01:08:55well i don't want to be just dr carlson to you anymore i feel like it's you already know this but
01:09:06i found for you bella i don't know what to say oh so you don't have to say anything i just wanted to
01:09:17tell you how i feel what should i do about marcus i wouldn't even have this house back if it weren't for
01:09:27him but with will everything just feels so easy how did they find me
01:09:41where the hell have you been i've been trying to reach you all day
01:09:45listen to me you don't disappear on me without an explanation
01:09:48i'm sorry i had to wait for the paparazzi to leave my mom's house but they followed you they're
01:09:58everywhere they even went to the hospital come here sit down
01:10:04i'll have jason handle it they won't bother me anymore what was ethan
01:10:16he got out of the icu and the surgery is in two days
01:10:23i have an important meeting that day but i'll try to be there as soon as i can
01:10:28it's okay you don't have to no i won't
01:10:43the surgery was successful ethan pulled through greatly that's amazing he's unconscious right
01:10:48now but you can see him already
01:10:49he's been it's bella thank you for being so strong
01:11:02bella
01:11:06bella what's wrong
01:11:08i don't know just to see yeah because you've been working yourself so much
01:11:14the hell is going on around here marcus no
01:11:19mr delaney
01:11:22resume
01:11:24get your hands off on her she's mine she's yours when did she ever become yours
01:11:31i'm going to say this one last time she belongs to me
01:11:35wait this is unbelievable she's going through so much and all you're thinking about is trying to
01:11:39control her i wasn't sure about it at first but now i'm certain you're bad for her
01:11:44i don't know it's because you just went through a major surgery all right you're okay it's just
01:11:57going to take some time to adjust you're doing great ethan
01:12:02hey you said there's something you wanted to talk to me about i want to terminate our contract
01:12:16why is this about what happened with will a doctor carlson no i want you to be free
01:12:29especially now since ethan's condition is improving i i don't want you to be bound by this contract any
01:12:35longer
01:12:43so you're not jealous
01:12:47yes and no i think it's time that we reassess what we are
01:13:00i hope i can see you again mr delaney thank you for everything you've done for me and for ethan
01:13:24wait wait wait wait wait i'm not i'm not finished
01:13:32right now since the contract is over there's something i need to tell you
01:13:37bella i love you and i want a future with you
01:13:55what did you say damn it bella i said i love you
01:13:59and it's not because of lindsay or the damn contract it's because of who you are
01:14:07you changed my life and i want to spend the rest of it with you
01:14:12but you made it clear it was just a deal between us you said you didn't believe in love yeah
01:14:20for the longest time i thought love would make me weak
01:14:24but then you came along and you showed me that we can be it can make us stronger together
01:14:30i'm ready to fully commit to this to us bella be mine
01:14:39i don't know marcus this is just so sudden i need time to figure things out
01:14:46but yeah i understand take all the time you need just like the first time when i brought up the deal
01:14:56and if you choose to be with dr carlson over there i but there's one thing i want you to know
01:15:02i want to protect you for the rest of my life i'm serious about that
01:15:23you took everything from me
01:15:30oh
01:15:36are you all right why are you so fucking persistent
01:15:46marcus marcus are you okay yes
01:15:49i can't believe you did that
01:16:03i'll do it again
01:16:18i'll do anything to keep you safe
01:16:24marcus i have to tell you something about what you said before i love you marcus
01:16:31marcus there was never going to be somebody else it was always going to be you
01:16:45but i may not be able to walk again
01:16:49i'll love you no matter what
01:16:53i feel so good now that sam's in jail you still need to be careful though
01:17:11so we'll only agree to let you come home as a trial remember i know i know i know it's just
01:17:17we're here
01:17:18the home we grew up in this is going to do a lot of good for me okay i know it i feel it
01:17:22okay did you heard julian de levine got arrested too yeah marcus told me they finally got enough evidence against him
01:17:30it's a good thing marcus legacy
01:17:33that's what is all this this is your new office your own interior design studio
01:17:57i guess i can't believe it
01:18:07may i propose another contract one that proves my undying love for you
01:18:14isabella
01:18:15rivera would you marry me oh my god yes i will
01:18:27is
01:18:33i've been dreaming of
01:18:35is
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