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[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[intense music]

[heavy breathing]

No! Please! No, no!

[woman 1] Okay, okay, cut. Lights on, please.

How was that?

[woman 1] You obviously have some chops,

but your resume really doesn't speak to it.

Oh, I-I only moved here six months ago.

Six months is like six years here.

Anyway, um...

the bare resume.

How do we know that you can lead this film?

Um... Yeah, give me a shot?

I assure you that I can, I can do this.

I've heard that before.

Thank you, though, for coming in.

-We'll call you. -Okay. Thank you.

-You're welcome. -Thank you so much.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[whistling]

Hi!

[groaning]

Abril Hernandez, reporting for Hollywood Styles.

Today we have burgeoning starlet, Clara Edwards!

Clara, can you please tell us, did you book your next big role?

Um, well, you know I can't talk about it too much yet.

It's still super hush-hush, but what I can say is that

the script was inspired by a story I had

that I think is gonna be a real scream.

We loved that answer.

I'm Abril Hernandez. Back to you in the studio, Mitch!

[both chuckling]

Oh, my gosh, you're nuts.

Tough day?

Yeah, it was the worst.

-But I made $100 in back rent. -Right.

And I, um, I actually snuck you a pastelito.

-You are the best. -How was your day?

[sighs] I'm going to be stuck writing celebrity gossip

forever, when I would be amazing on camera.

Plus, my racist boss totally hates me.

-He said I need a nose job. -What?

[Abril] And my name is too ethnic.

He said, change it to "April."

I want to put a pen in his eye. Ugh!

-You go. -Okay, um, well...

The casting director said I was great,

but that I don't have any credits.

So I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to get any credits

if no one will hire me because I don't have any credits?

-Yeah. That's lame. -[Clara] Yeah.

Maybe you could keep fleshing out that script idea.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

The story about the gorgeous actress fending off

jerky men in Hollywood that no man wants to make.

And my job sucks, too, I was just staring at food

that I couldn't eat all day. So it's all just unfair.

Come on. Let's go get you a taco from down the street.

-My treat. -Okay.

[instrumental music]

[Clara] I just feel like I should have an agent by now

and shouldn't still be submitting myself

for these bottom-of-the-barrel films.

Like I need a sign or something.

I just feel like giving up.

Listen. I thought I'd be a real journalist by now, too.

Not writing listicles and quizzes

about astral compatibility. It's tough being a girl.

Wait. I think I know that girl.

-Jade? Jade, hi! -Jade Jensen?

She's having a breakout year as the bitch everyone loves

to hate on that new show Hell House.

-You know her? -Yes, but her name isn't Jade.

Her name is Becky Sue. We did plays together in Texas.

I texted her when I moved here 'cause I knew that

she lives here, but she never texted me back.

I think it's because we always were up for the same roles,

so she probably doesn't like me very much.

[Abril] Maybe she just looks like Becky Sue.

I wrote a review on the show last month

and she's not from Texas.

She was born in Chicago and grew up modeling all over Tokyo.

Yeah, okay, or she's just a really good actress.

Becky, Becky! Becky! It's Clara!

From Victoria Theater Company! Clara Edwards?

Okay, she definitely did her hair and her cheeks

might be a little bit fuller, but that's her.

Okay. I gotta get back to work.

If I don't log in every hour, my boss thinks I'm slacking.

You coming?

Um, no, no, I think I'm gonna stay here

and get in on the action, you know.

-Bye. -Bye!

[instrumental music]

Cut! That's lunch! Make it safe!

[man 1] All right, that's lunch, everyone!

Hey, hey, hey! Don't leave me...

Ah! Thank you. Kisses.

[crowd cheering]

You're so cute! Can I take a picture?

-Yes, absolutely, yes! -Sure!

[chuckling]

-Oh, you again? -Jade Jensen. That's...

-Is that your real name? -Of course it is.

And you're from Chicago, you never lived in Victoria, Texas?

Oh, well, no.

My parents are from Chicago,

diplomats from Chicago, so we grew up all over,

but that was until a modeling agent discovered me

and whisked me off to Japan.

Oh, okay. 'Cause you looked just like this girl

that I knew from Texas.

But I've never been to Texas.

That's crazy. Here. I-I've got a picture.

You look exactly like her. One second.

Oh, I don't think we need to see it.

Oh, Clara, you always were like the BFF I never wanted.

-Yeah. -Come with me.

Okay, so Jade Jensen, so you're traveling the world

and you're modeling in Tokyo?

I didn't want to be Becky Sue Baskin anymore,

and I don't want people to know where we're from.

I'm sorry that I acted like I didn't know who you were.

-I was in character. -It's fine.

But it's nothing to be ashamed of.

I had a boring back story

and my entire life needed an upgrade.

And now see, it's working.

This is my first feature starring role.

No more side bitch in the bikini in the dumb horror show.

I'm... moving up.

Okay, so what about the role? Like tell me about her.

Is she, do you get to dig into the character

and, like, bring it to life? What's she like?

Okay, so she's this super sweet girl,

but she has a poisonous kiss!

And so, when she falls in love, she can't kiss the guy

or he will die.

-Wow! Okay. -[Jade] It's such a tragedy.

Tell me, tell me what's your favorite part?

Like, tell me everything.

The money. So good on this one.

-How's my superstar? -Hey, G.

This is my friend Clara. Clara, this is Jimmy G.

Yeah, I-I know who you are.

I'm a huge fan, specifically of your female characters.

They're always very strong.

And don't forget beautiful,

but thank you, sweets. I appreciate that.

-Clara here is an actress, too. -What a surprise!

[Jade] We're still looking for day players?

That chick we hired for the Barista part

-is still pissing me off. -Mm.

That's a speaking role. Two scenes, and a funny one-liner.

And I-I-I was a barista in high school, so...

Well, we're still on lunch for another 20.

Head over and sign a release,

tell the UPM you're auditioning for me.

They'll know what to do.

Okay.

[chuckles]

You were never a barista.

He doesn't need to know that.

[chuckling]

Miss Clara Edwards, downloading an upgrade. Wow.

You may just have a shot in this town after all.

-Now go! -Okay.

Bye!

Oh! All right, kid, let's see what you got.

Okay.

So I have two cappuccinos here

but only one reason to call the cops on both of you

if you don't get your sorry asses the hell out of here.

Wow.

Not bad, but I need to see how you move in wardrobe.

Can you put on that outfit over there?

Uh, yeah, okay. Is-is there a changing room?

Trailers are for talent only, and you aren't talent yet.

-So, Cara-- -Clara.

Right here is fine.

Um, okay. Do you mind turning around, then?

There might be rewrites.

Possibly even gonna have our barista do a cute undies scene,

so no big deal. We're all adults here, right?

Um, I'm sorry.

I just, I-I don't, I don't feel

comfortable changing in front of you.

My "undies" aren't flattering, and neither are your efforts

to get me into them, so do I fit the role or not?

I think you fit right out that door.

-See ya round, Claire. -Okay.

Clara! Yay. Did you get the part?

No. He tried to get me to undress in front of him.

Uh, I'm not surprised.

Don't tell me you didn't.

-He was hitting on me. -Oh, please!

He wasn't going to do anything. He's Jimmy freakin' G.

And he's done a lot for my career,

so I hope you didn't piss him off.

Wow, Jade. You've changed.

Yeah, well, sometimes things change, even if you haven't.

See ya.

[sighs]

So it's real? I get to go to The Party?

[Jimmy] Yup. You're the Green Queen.

Later tonight you'll get a text with all the details

from some random number.

Be on time, and don't be an idiot

and post anything on your socials.

They don't like how often you go live.

They already warned me.

I'm serious. You have no idea how important this is.

-Life and death. -And? What happens if I win?

[Jimmy] Oh, best scripts go to you first.

More money, more power,

and you'll be hanging with all the A-listers,

tippy top of the pyramid.

[sighs]

[suspenseful music]

Are you researching a role?

[Clara] Mm, something like that.

Have you ever heard of The Party?

Of course! I am the queen of LA Urban Legends.

The Griffith Park Curse, The Santa Ana Devil Winds.

Boo-ah!

And, of course, The Party.

I hear they serve pink guava chiffon cake.

Okay, but what-what is it exactly?

It's allegedly this VIP, celebrity elite event.

Name the biggest star you can think of,

they've all been to The Party.

In fact, they're probably only a huge star

because they went to The Party.

So is it-is it, like, a way to get discovered?

Mmm, no idea.

There's all kinds of rumors,

but it's basically a murder mystery party

and everyone is assigned some cool character.

You know, this would make a great hard news story.

Break me out of the gossip site grind.

Yeah, for sure. It's perfect for you. But wait, but wait.

If it's so secretive, then how do you know

-who's on the guest list? -You can't.

Plus, every year there's a new theme and location,

so even if you wanted, you'll never find it.

Unless maybe you knew someone

who was invited already and snuck in.

I guess.

[instrumental music]

[Gray] Your Majesty.

Good evening. Can I help you?

Yeah, I'm-I'm servicing the party tonight, catering.

Uh, my boss forgot to give me the arrival instructions,

so I'm not sure what to do. Do I just go through here?

[Gray] You're with the staff? I've never seen you.

I promise, I'm supposed to be here.

I'm serving dessert, the pink guava chiffon cakes.

Look, I-I really, I need this job.

My parents passed, so I can't go home to Texas.

And I'm late on my rent, my roommate will kick me out.

She's already given me the--

[woman on radio]Let her in!

[Gray] Staff entrance is the next door down.

There's some paperwork and an NDA you need to fill out.

Be sure to sign in.

Thank you. You are a king. Thanks!

[dramatic music]

Okay, Clara, time for the performance of a lifetime.

[eerie music]

Jade? Wh-what are you doing here?

Not Jade, The Green Queen,

and I should be asking you the question.

Well, I-I was invited here, of course.

By who?

I think that both of us know we're not allowed to divulge

that information, Your Majesty.

Maybe I underestimated you.

-Miss Pink. -Of course.

[ominous music]

[Head Gamemaker] Miss Pink, huh?

[Gray] Shall I remove her? [Head Gamemaker] No!

No, no, I'm curious to see what she does next.

Clara, you say?

Clara Edwards, huh?

Let's make a place setting for Clara.

Oh, and a welcome card.

I believe we're officially inviting Miss Pink to The Party.

[ominous music]

Evening!

That's Lady Lavender.

[Clara] That's Edie Parson. She's huge on Broadway!

I mean, she's just won so many awards

and she's done so many first runs.

Yeah, she used to. She hates me.

Played my adopted mother in a streaming movie last year.

Your mother? She's barely even ten years older than us.

[chuckling] Yeah.

She was supposed to play my sister, but then,

I had the script rewritten because we look nothing alike.

Edie was super pissed, but they needed my followers

for the ratings, so I got the last say.

And over here we have the Silver Bandit, Kai Cliff.

[Clara] Yeah, isn't he supposed to be in rehab?

Rumor is, rehab didn't take. Again.

Ugh. What a mess. Shame, too, since he's seriously talented.

Yeah. We-we grew up watching his movies.

Remember the surfer ones?

Wasn't he in-in a band at some point?

[Jade] Oh, yeah, yeah, Kai the multi-hyphenate.

Oh, my God, oh, my God! That's Davis Fordham.

Oh, my God! He's like the last real movie star.

We have to take a selfie with him!

Not Davis. Mister Blue. And don't you dare.

Don't fawn, don't stare. We are your peers.

Get it together and act like you belong. Always.

Right. Yeah, totally. Prime Miss Pink.

The Red Duke. AKA Chase Osman.

[Clara] Yeah, the reality guy who turned soap star.

God! He's-he's gorgeous.

Yeah, good face, great body, but let's face it,

mediocre acting talent.

I hear it ain't easy being green.

Oh, but it is when you're a queen.

Damn! Great look.

Uh, and who are you?

Oh, this is Party Crasher in Pink.

[Head Gamemaker]Good evening, all. Welcome to The Party.

Gray will now be passing out your greeting cards.

Please don't open them until we say so.

Mr. Blue.

[instrumental music]

[Gray] Silver Bandit.

Lady Lavender.

-Red Duke. -Thank you, sir.

[Gray] And Green Queen.

And, of course, One Miss Pink.

[Head Gamemaker] Now, as you all know,

this is a Murder Mystery game.

She said not until she said so.

[Head Gamemaker]And there is a murderer amongst the group.

Whomever identifies the murderer first, wins,

and the more rooms and challenges you complete,

the more clues you will learn as you go.

That said, you are only required to abide by

three simple rules.

One, no talking about the game ever.

And no cell phones or social posts whatsoever.

Two, no cheating.

No sharing information with any other party here

that may affect the games' outcome.

If an alliance is made, so be it.

But the mystery in your card must not be revealed until

the end of the night, or when someone makes an accusation.

And lastly, number three, you may reference

real life experiences along the way, some of which

may assist and benefit your agenda,

but you must stay in character at all times.

Do we understand?

Now you may open your cards.

[Head Gamemaker]And don't forget, studio heads,

producers, agents, and directors are watching

from a live feed.

The winner, whomever solves the murder mystery,

will get to meet them.

Good luck and see you at midnight.

-[upbeat music] -[cheering]

Oh. How exciting. It's starting!

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs] I'm thirsty. And bored.

You there! Peasant in Pink. Make me a drink.

Why, of course, Your Majesty.

[music continues]

You know, you don't appear a peasant to me.

But perhaps quite the mixologist.

Thank you.

"A man's true character comes out when he's drunk."

-You know that one? -Charlie Chaplin.

Mm. Miss Pink knows her history.

-I know my Hollywood, Mr. Blue. -Fair enough.

Oh! Pardon, my dear. I didn't see you passing by.

-Miss Pink, I presume? -Um...

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

The pleasure's all mine, Lady Lavender.

Um, you know, you look awfully a lot like a huge star

I grew up quite fond of, so...

Um, if you'll excuse me,

I'd hate to keep Her Majesty waiting.

[instrumental music]

-Your Majesty. -Thank you, Sir Red Duke.

Miss Pink. Hmm.

[music continues]

You always did like to hide behind your bubblegum facade.

But I know the real you.

That grasping, desperate little girl,

always fending for my scraps who would do anything,

turn against anyone to get exactly what she wants.

Isn't that what you did to your Queen for our last show?

Lie and tell everyone I was moving two weeks early

so you could steal my starring role?

I was only going to miss one show.

You could have understudied me, but no,

you had the whole show taken from me.

[chuckling]

Oh. I'm only teasing.

Of course, my dear friend Miss Pink

would never betray a friend like...

[coughing]

Your Grace?

[intense music]

Have fun finding out who killed me.

Wow. That was quite the Oscar-worthy death drop.

Yes, but let's not break character.

Right. Ahem.

Her Highness appears to have been murdered!

Who is responsible for this atrocity?

[coughing]

Wow. She's going for an encore.

[choking]

Becky, Becky Sue, are you-are you okay? Are you okay?

Okay, that was pretty good.

Damn! What a way to go.

She still has a pulse, thank God.

Uh, yeah, I know, I know.

[Davis] I mean, who is responsible here?

You there! What is your business with the Queen?

'Twas you sat next to her, feeding her green grapes.

I am the Red Duke.

And yes, I was courting the Green Queen in hopes

of one day ruling by her side, you see.

What reason have I to kill her if my only way to the throne

was to have her alive and well?

What about you, Mr. Blue?

Well, I am here to gain the Queen's favor

for my import business.

She's no good to me dead, either.

You, on the other hand, Lady Lavender,

have a history with her and do not care for her.

[Edie] How dare you accuse me? Murder is beneath my stature.

I don't need to murder anyone to take them down.

And this one had history with her, too, did she not?

I'm sorry, she doesn't look okay, you guys.

[whispering] It's only part of the game, I assure you.

-Now just play along. -Okay.

[Edie] We need to search for clues

as to who could have done this!

Clues? What? She was clearly poisoned, right?

[Edie] Yes, but with what? We were searched upon arrival.

So that means the poison has to be somewhere.

[suspenseful music]

What was that?

-You scared me. -Oh, sorry. You look upset.

Am I the only one that's genuinely concerned?

She looks more gray than green.

Jade does this kinda crap all the time.

She's probably holding her breath to make herself

-look worse. -Oh, okay.

Why'd you call her Becky?

[Clara] My apologies, Sir Red Duke, I'm sorry,

I really, I really enjoyed watching your reality shows.

-Really fun to watch. -Oh, uh, yeah, um, yeah.

I-I don't really like to talk about that stuff, Miss Pink.

I'm trying to transition into serious acting.

But no one's taking you seriously?

-Uh, yeah. -We have a lot in common then.

-Oh, you're an actor, too? -I mean, aren't we all?

Oh, yeah, I guess so.

And welcome to the ultimate stage.

Thanks.

Now, I think it's time we show everyone

-what we really got, huh? -Okay.

It was you, wasn't it, Silver Bandit?

You are the murderer, and I know it, because I can prove it.

Oh, man, looks like I got here just in time, huh?

Green Queen looking little green, ain't she?

She hasn't moved for awhile.

That's the point, isn't it?

Clara Edwards, 24, huh.

From Victoria, Texas.

Ooh, terrible agent.

Some scattered auditions, nothing booked.

Oh, ha-ha, look at this.

She's currently working at

Carl's Culinary Caterers.

Sounds like a winner. Did you find anything on her family?

Her mother was a recovering addict.

Dad was still using.

-Both dead. -Oh, how'd the dad go?

He OD'd. Check it out.

Oh, she grew up in the system, bounced around

from various foster families to group homes.

-Poor thing. -No.

Don't you feel sorry for her.

She even had you fooled at the door.

Don't you see, Gray? She's a survivor.

[Kai] So you think it was me, huh?

-Yeah, I do. -Oh, yeah?

Fine.Prove it, then.

How do you know the Green Queen, huh?

You're the only one keeping quiet.

It's easy. I didn't know her.

And I can prove my innocence.

See, I found something.

This was under the platter on the green bar cart,

meant only for the murderer to aid in their escape.

Darling, if it was for the murderer and you found it,

-doesn't look good on you. -Yeah, but see here.

See how the tape is all worn?

That means someone else got to it before me.

And that someone is the real killer.

[sighs]

[Davis] "I have a face that does not frown

and hands that do not wave.

I do not walk but move around. What am I?"

A clock.

You were fast to figure that out, weren't you?

Or maybe she simply has a quick wit.

Look, either way, can we just take a look around?

I'm sure the exit clue is under a clock or something like that.

All right, hold on, are we really listening

to Pinky the Brain over there?

[Kai] The Green Queen said she can't be trusted.

I trust her over you any day, man.

-Easy, surfer boy. -Ooh!

I'm the Silver Bandit, buddy!

I rob from the rich to give to the poor!

But.. I ain't no killer.

Oh, okay, let's stop.

Let's just look for the clue, okay?

Easy, big boy. Come on. Here.

[instrumental music]

What the?

Guys... I found a door.

I mean, I, Red Duke, found a secret passageway.

[Davis] All right, then.

It's only a performance.

After we leave the show, she will sit up and have a drink.

Wait out the game.

[mellow music]

Damn, I love The Party.

Wait. I think she's moving!

[crying]

[ominous music]

Please...

[Jade] Help me.

Someone help me.

I've been poisoned for real.

Hello, dear.

Oh, I am so sorry the poison

didn't do its job.

You should not have been suffering that long.

But it's time for your big moment.

-What? -Your death scene.

[screaming]

He just killed her! He killed her.

Yup, and you better get with the program, Missy,

or they're gonna kill you, too.

[dramatic music]

"The kingdom is in chaos, a worthy successor

to the Green Queen must be found, tonight before midnight,

a new Queen must be crowned." This is ridiculous.

It's obvious Miss Pink killed the Green Queen.

Why me?

Sweetheart, you brought her that drink.

Yeah, okay, fine, but the Red Duke was

literally feeding her grapes.

And not to mention the Silver Bandit was at that table

moments before she passed.

And his hand is shaking right now.

Yeah, but why were you the last to arrive?

We were all stuck in a waiting room,

but you came straight to the library.

What makes you so special?

I had a last minute wardrobe malfunction.

Why don't we just read what's next?

I'm sure I'll be vindicated in time.

Oh! "The Silver Bandit is not who you think.

He's angry inside and damaged."

That's a bold-faced lie! Give me that!

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

"The Silver Bandit pretends to be some rebel

and this broken artist, but grew up rich, and got richer."

Robs from the rich to get richer?

[Chase] No. That's not how.

"The Silver Bandit surfs by day,

sells drugs by night to the rich to get richer."

That's how I knew you.

You sold drugs to Jade, you son of a bitch!

-That's not true. -Boys!

I don't sell drugs to Jade anymore!

Maybe a few times when we used to party together!

I don't need this, man! Hey! I want out of here.

Let me out! I don't wanna play your stupid party game anymore!

Oh, damn!

I feel like Kai Cliff really pissed off one of the hosts.

10K says he's the next to go.

Calm down, kid. You heard the rules.

Facts blend with fiction, all right?

It's all part of the game.

Yeah, let's see how you feel when it's your life

getting the black envelope treatment.

If you killed the Green Queen, you might as well confess to it

now, so the rest of us can go home already.

I didn't kill her, all right? I've been framed by one of you!

-Admit it! -Okay, okay.

Why don't we just give him a break?

No one likes to be defined by their past.

Not so fast, Pink.

We still want to know why Green Queen

called you out harshly. What are you hiding?

Um, okay, fine. We grew up in the same town.

But she was like a sister to me, that's a fact.

She said you took a part from her.

Okay, here's the truth.

My parents were lovely.

They were real salt-of-the-earth types of people

and both of them passed... in a horse carriage accident.

And Jade, The Green Queen was there for me the entire time.

She was there for me when my parents died.

I would never do anything to hurt her.

I-I came here, came to this kingdom because I-I just wanted

to make a better life for myself,

and I thought that maybe she could help me.

But this place, it just, it changed her for the worst.

That's why I'm here.

I'm just, just trying

to make a better name for myself.

I promise, I'm not a murderer.

Why don't we have a bite to eat, hmm?

Amen!

[Chase] The hell?

Uh, those are mine. Hey, give me those.

Hey!

Take it easy, take it easy!

Hey, hey, easy! Get off me!

All right!

I thought you were sober.

I am!

[Edie] That bottle yours?

It was in my bag. They confiscated it!

It's my personal property!

Why would the game makers present

your personal meds as a clue?

I don't know. It's a cruel joke.

Just give it back to me.

Please! Ow! Okay, fine.

I have abused drugs in the past.

-Shocking. -Worst kept secret in Hollywood.

Jade, or Green Queen, whatever used to help me

fill prescriptions under her name, her real name.

I'd gotten in trouble too many times.

I told her we could split the profits.

That's illegal. Also, what are these, anyway?

-They're green. -What?

No, those weren't green before.

Did you give one of those to Jade?

-Take it easy, man. -Okay, now it makes sense.

She was poisoned and Silver Bandit had access to these

right before the Party began.

And you two did have a history as your clue said.

You didn't want to come out because you have this

new sober image to protect.

I'd say it doesn't look good for you, buddy.

[Clara] Check his pockets.

You're not gonna find anything in there.

[Clara] Are you sure?

-What is this, then? -I didn't put that there!

They must've planted it on me in the waiting room

-when they patted me down. -Should we tie him up?

-Dude, no, chill! Okay? -Then answer the question.

Why is this pill in your pocket?

I didn't dose Jade, okay?

Especially not with those crazy ass green pills.

The ones that I had were white!

Okay, well then, you have to prove it,

because if you can't, then I just solved the murder mystery.

The Silver Bandit in the library, with little green pill.

I really am sober.

-Eight weeks. -If that's true, why have these?

Emotional support.

Knowing I had them, it made me feel better.

I was never going to take them.

Well, I, for one, believe him now.

Yeah, why is that?

Because Miss Pink made a guess and no one came in

to declare her winner, which can only mean

Silver Bandit isn't the killer.

-He's just an addict. -Just an addict.

Fine, I'll prove to you that these pills aren't poison, okay?

Control room.

[man on radio] Yeah, who's Miss Pink?

I don't recall seeing her on the initial list.

Oh, she's a late-minute addition,

but we feel a fantastic find. Hope you agree?

[man on radio] She's controlling the game

almost as well as you do.

She has every one of them eating from her hand.

Yes, well, I agree.

Miss Pink is a natural-born leader.

But I think her sweetie pie persona is a refreshing change.

Yeah, so what happens when the going gets tough?

Good girls don't survive in places like The Party.

Well, perhaps we have a first.

The other hosts are wondering whether or not we'll get to see

Miss Pink in the bedroom tonight.

[Head Gamemaker]With whom?

[intense music]

[laughing]

It's almost 10:00. Shouldn't we be looking for a new clue?

I feel like we should move to a new space soon, right?

How would you know that, Clara?

Chase already told you. I have a quick wit.

[laughing]

Ah, shit!

[groaning]

Somebody let me out of here!

Oh, great. He's really losing his shit now.

Seriously, I thought he'd confess, not dry-swallow drugs.

[laughing]

At least we know he didn't poison the Queen.

Easy, buddy, eh? You scared?

Hey! Whoa, whoa!

[glass shattering]

There's another door! Oh!

-Just let me outta here. -Well, I don't read music.

Any ideas? No?

Uh, Clara? I mean, Miss Pink.

I never learned shape notes.

Excuse me.

Mi, fa, do, re, sol, do, la, ti.

[chiming]

-Nicely done. -Thanks.

[groaning]

-Thank you. -Yeah.

Hey, guys, let's go. Come on.

Don't you have any hidden talents?

Uh, I-I used to twirl in school.

Yeah, that's not a talent, dear.

Okay. Are we bringing him?

Let the game makers take care of Silver Bandit.

-What about me? -Go, go, go, go quickly.

Hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey! Hey!

Let me out!

[phone chimes]

[Jade]Hey, it's Jade, leave a message.

Or for a quicker response, text me.

Clara, I'm freaking out.

Why are you texting me from some random number?

Is this Jade Jensen's phone?

W-why aren't you answering yours?

Are you really at The Party?

If you don't call or come home soon, I'm coming to find you.

[Clara]Hi, this is Clara.

Please leave a message at the tone

and I'll call you back, or...

[sighs]

[eerie music]

-Bye-bye, Bandit. -This room is huge.

What are we supposed to find in here?

Shouldn't you know, Ms. Quick Wit?

Hey. Look up there!

Damn, kid. You're good.

Like a trusty young bloodhound with a spot-on scent.

Fine. But how are we supposed to get up there?

Oh, shit.

I know, I know.

And I swore to myself I wouldn't use my go-to abs today,

but this is my moment. I can use my parkour skills.

[Davis] And parkour off of what?

It's in the center of the room, bloodhound.

And put your clothes on, Sir.

This isn't how a Red Duke would behave.

Sorry, I just.. Man, even on my reality show, we took breaks.

We even knew how to cheat the cameras.

Great.

Uh, but, um, the game's gotta continue, right?

At least till midnight. Trust me.

Your abs are not what they came for.

Really?

But Chase Osman has made a great career from those abs.

Do you know something that we don't?

Let's just focus on the rafters.

[David] Well, it wouldn't be up there

unless there's some way to retrieve it.

Must be a team work challenge or something.

If one of you could give the Lady of the House a boost,

Mr. Blue, maybe you?

Oh, I'm not propping you up, My Lady.

I got a bunk shoulder on one side.

-I'll do it. -No, thank you.

All right, look.

Before I was acting, Mister Blue here was in stunts.

And one day, our leading man, he got too chicken

to jump off a building, so I stepped in.

That's how I got my first starring role inExplosion.

We'll get the clue, all right, but we need to do it safely.

[sighs] I'm thinking, maybe a lever and pulley system?

Okay. All right, let's-let's look around then.

-Yeah. -Wait.

I'm confused. You'll get on his shoulders but not mine? Why?

[Edie] 'Cause you're practically a child.

[chuckles]

What?

You think you're a big shot because you did

a couple of action movies 30 years ago?

Eh. Don't get all soapy on me now, kid.

Don't kid yourself, Fordham.

If you're here, you're as desperate for work

as the rest of us.

You'd better hope your bite

is as big as your bark, Mr. Bloodhound.

Bring it on, Blue.

This room is big but it's not big enough

for this ego right now.

We're running out of time, if we want to solve this murder

before midnight, then we need to work as a team.

[sighs]

-Quickly. -Really? Work as a team?

That's interesting, Miss Pink,

considering we all know each other here...

all of us except for you.

What are you getting at, Lady?

I'm getting at this...

everyone knows that Duke is on a soap,

and that you've been in a bunch of movies,

and that I'm big back on Broadway.

Heck, even The Green Queen was blowing up

and the Bandit, a kid celebrity.

What about this one?

So she's from Texas and she knows the Queen.

But whois she?

I'm the next big thing, Lady Lavender.

I mean, don't you have to be to be invited to The Party?

I'm sure you'd trust the Gamemakers' decisions

in picking the right candidates, don't you?

You don't think they'd just steer The Party wrong.

Do you?

-I suppose not. -That's what I thought.

But I do find it very interesting

that, um, you are the only one out of all of us

who reads music.

So we kind of have to keep you alive and well

to get in here, didn't we?

So why don't you tell us then, who the hell are you,

and how'd the Gamemakers know you'd get this far?

Damn! This girl is a star.

Fine. Gang up on me if you want.

But you guys can figure out how to get that clue

all on your own.

-Bye. -Okay, then.

Um, let's figure out a way to get this clue down.

[chuckling]

[laughs]

[intense music]

[moans softly]

-[knife slashes] -[gasping]

[gasping]

[sighs]

What's that?

[Clara] Well, you said that you used to twirl, didn't you?

Yeah, I'm certainly rusty, but I could try.

Have at it.

Okay.

[chuckling]

[sighs]

And you said it wasn't a talent.

-Yes! -[both laugh]

[dramatic music]

Hey. What the hell is that?

She has a symbol on her neck.

Okay, listen. I can explain.

You'd better get to it, then.

Damn it, I usually cover it up with a concealer,

but I thought with my hair down--

We should check her clutch. Duke.

-On it. -Wait, what?

Hey! What do you think you're doing?

Give that back.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Well, I'm Miss Pink. And you, are guilty of treason.

No. I didn't put that in there!

That's not mine!

Looks like the Queen's phone to me.

So why the hell do you have it?

[music intensifies]

I don't know.

Then you better explain everything you do know,

otherwise, we're going on to the next room without you.

Wait. What happened to the sound?

You have anything on your end?

Maybe they accidentally broke the mic

when Duke dumped the purse?

Yeah. Maybe.

Let's try to get backup sound from camera immediately.

[sighs] Things were just getting good.

The Host is going to be pissed.

Everyone listen to me, we don't have much time,

but you cannotleave me here. Please.

I beg you.

My life literally depends on it.

If you're guilty of murdering the Queen, begging won't help--

Chase, shut your mouth and listen to me.

-You cannot leave me here! -What are you talking about?

And why are you suddenly breaking character?

-I thought that you said-- -Forget what I said.

This is a matter of life and death.

I'm the one who carries the mic in my purse

so they can hear everything we say.

I work for The Party now, okay?

And that's all I can say, except, this is nota game.

[mellow music]

It's designed for at least a few people to die each time.

Now they may let the rest of us live,

only, we have to keep playing the game

and we must promise to stick together

if we want to survive until midnight.

Damn, that was pretty good.

But I still think you're the murderer.

You're being serious, aren't you?

I am.

Unfortunately.

And Jade?

I'm so sorry, Clara.

-I think Jade is dead, Clara. -What?

[Edie] Kai, too.

They pissed off the wrong people in this town.

That's what happens when you don't play the game.

-You're joking, right? -Damn it, Davis! I am not.

I'm a good actress, but I'm not that good.

Now they're still watching us.

And Heavy is gonna have to come in here

to turn on the sound.

And when he does, we are back in character.

Do you hear me?

Act like nothing is wrong.

You think we should believe her?

-Is it time for cake already? -Ahem.

[footsteps receding]

Sound malfunction.

As you were.

[footsteps receding]

So, you-you want us to believe

that you were framed and that someone placed

the Queen's phone in your purse?

And, and that your tattoo on your neck

is just a mere fangirl tattoo for the Hosts?

Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying, Miss Pink.

Please believe me.

I'm innocent.

I am a Lady.

Fine, fine.

Then let's see what the note says

about your potential involvement.

-How'd it seem in there? -Excellent.

And I hid a new mic in the throne room,

so we'll have better audio there.

That's wonderful. Thanks, doll.

"Working together provided a clue.

Now the only way out, is to leave behind the one

who didn't help you."

Well, clearly that was you, Lady.

Truthfully, I did help though, did I not?

I provided our way in here.

Wait, do you have a list of names in your purse, right?

You've been scratching off the names of the people

who have been murdered. Can I have it? I have an idea.

What we'll do is, we will tear the remaining names

we'll draw one, and the one that's drawn

is the person who stays here.

Clara--

I don't, I don't have any other ideas.

-Thank you. -[sighs]

-Okay, we'll all drop-- -You happy?

On three, the name that's dropped last

is the one who stays. Okay?

We'll drop them together.

[sighs]

Okay. Ready?

-One, two-- -Whoa, whoa, whoa.

-You just cheated. -No, I didn't.

Yeah, you did, you dropped yours early.

-No, I didn't. -Yeah, you did.

-We all saw you do it. -Shut up, old man.

-Old man? -Yeah.

-[grunts] -[Clara] Stop.

[woman 2] Uh, wait, what?

[man 2] Oh, what is this?

[indistinct chatter]

Son of a bitch! The camera's down.

-What happened? -Duke and Blue got into a fight.

[telephone ringing]

[sighs] Yes, sir.

Why the hell is my party offline?

[Head Gamemaker] You saw the fight.

We may have to replace the camera.

I have VIPs here. They're leaving.

[Head Gamemaker] I know. We're sorry.

I'll fix it. I promise.

This is Parson's fault. I'm sick of her crap.

-I want her out! -Yes, sir.

We'll move people into the new space

and take care of Parsons to make up for it.

You can show your guests The Party is not over.

-Got it! -Wait, you were faking that?

Told you, I used to be a stunt man.

And Duke here is surprisingly a decent performer.

-Don't get too fired up. -Okay.

To get the camera down, genius.

That's what I wrote on that paper.

Start fight. Get the camera down.

Now there's no sound and no picture.

Thank you.

But why are you helping me?

I suspected that you were in on it.

So I-I put Jade's phone in your purse.

I'm the reason they're after you, but it doesn't matter.

You just have to tell us everything.

Who runs The Party and how do we get out of here?

I don't know who all runs it.

Like every terrible big-time producer I know.

And the good guys who aren't involved all know about it,

but they keep their mouths shut out of fear

of being blacklisted.

I can't escape them, but if you guys can help me get outta here,

I can buy myself some time.

I've friends in the organization who might help protect me.

Get you outta here? What about us?

If you guys play it safe and stick together,

they won't know you know anything at all,

and they will most likely spare you.

I don't think they have bad blood with any of you.

I know for a fact this entire party was designed

to get Jade and Kai off the playing field.

-Jesus! -Okay.

But how are you involved?

What purpose does it serve that you are here?

Uh, years ago...

I got invited to a party like this in New York.

I was fresh off my first Broadway opener...

a breakout star.

I started dating one of the hosts,

but when I tried to leave him,

he signed me up and put me in one.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

When he first took me to a viewing party,

I didn't think anything I was watching was real.

Ever since that night, I've been indebted to The Party,

and invited back and forth from New York to Los Angeles.

I'm forced to attend,

and to manipulate the players in favor of the hosts' bidding.

But you could just stop, right?

I tried to quit once and ignore the envelops.

A masked man broke into my house.

He branded me with this tattoo on my neck.

[sighs]

They'll be here soon. I have to go.

No, no, you can't go now.

They're gonna know that you left on purpose.

Okay.

I'll come with you, I'll come with you, it's okay.

You say that I escaped.

I tried to escape and you came after me

and then after we escaped together,

I-I knocked you out

and I left you there.

Then I came back to win the game

and get you out as a ploy.

You woke up in an alley.

Clara, thank you.

I owe you. All of you.

Okay, we just need to figure how to get you out of here.

Um, and then I'll come back and then we can reconvene

and try to figure out how to take these fucks down.

I performed a play at this venue once before The Party bought it.

There is a secret passageway through there

that leads back into the library.

From there, I can sneak out the back alley door.

Okay.

And what are we doing here, then?

Don't you know, kid?

We're gonna put on a show for the Party people.

[dramatic music]

Help me with this.

[panting]

Do you know the code?

It's gonna be okay.

[sword clanks]

[intense music]

Follow me.

[Edie grunting]

Locked? But what do we do?

There's a swords room next to the library.

Maybe I can hang in there until the doors unlock in the night.

-Follow me. -Okay.

What is going on here?

Where are the ladies at?

Don't know.

We stopped fighting and we're now centering ourselves

to continue the game.

They started fighting and ran off.

-Which way? -[Chase] Shh!

We're meditating over here.

[chanting] Om.

[intense music]

[panting]

The camera is still on.

They're watching us.

-She's coming. -Who is she?

This Head Gamemaker, she stabs.

Most of the others are gonna be killed off one a night.

She likes to go for broke.

-In here. -Okay.

-Um, what now? Okay. -Hurry! Hide.

[Head Gamemaker] Lady Lavender!

Please come out.

I'm not going to hurt you.

[chuckles]

Head Gamemaker--

It's time for your encore, dear.

[laughing]

[intense music]

[groaning]

[applause]

[shuddering]

[thud]

[music intensifies]

Leave her now with the rest of them.

[groans]

[Gray breathes heavily]

-[shudders] -[intense music]

[gasps]

[panting]

[suspenseful music]

We had her there.

You're just gonna let her roam freely?

She'll go back to the others, I'm sure.

Now, they'll know the game is real.

So, it will be a true test

to see how talented they really are.

Go out back and meet Jimmy G., and get him ready.

In case the host wants to throw his sorry ass into the pot.

[Chase] Clara!

Didn't you mean, Miss Pink?

No, no, they haven't replaced the camera yet,

so we're good. Where's Edie?

They killed her in front of me.

-Ah! -Holy shit.

What do we do now?

I don't think that they saw me.

So, they might not know that I know.

And we just continue the game.

Trust that what Edie said was true

that they might just let us all go.

And if not?

I texted my roommate earlier from Jade's second phone,

and left mine on in my tote.

So, she knows that I'm here.

And if we go past midnight, she'll come looking for me.

What if they try to kill us before?

-We fight back. -Okay.

[dramatic music]

[Head Gamemaker]Players, due to the malfunction of

ballroom cam, we need you to move on to

the next space immediately.

Please solve the combination lock,

and move right into the next room.

Did, uh, anything else happen out there?

Yeah. I found Kai and Jade.

They're both dead.

[intense music]

Are you okay?

Jade and I dated for almost a year.

Up until six months ago, when she blew up

and broke up with me, but that's why I'm here, I'm sure of it.

They were never really taking me seriously as a talent.

They are using me as a pawn to get her.

I really did love her, though.

Okay. So let's get out of here and vindicate her death, yeah?

Yeah, let's do it. Come on.

[suspenseful music]

All right.

Any ideas what the combo would be?

They're all letters, not numbers.

Uh, it's four letters, so maybe "game?"

[Davis] Game.

Um, Edie would've been here. Try "lady."

Lady.

How about pink? Clara does seem to be the star tonight.

All right, pink.

Uh, no, it's not gonna work.

Miss Pink was never supposed to be here.

I-I wasn't invited to the party.

Wait, wait, wait. What are you talking about?

Okay, the truth is, is that...

I overheard a jerky producer inviting Jade.

So, I found a way in.

[chuckling]

I know, I'm sorry. I'm sure that you guys don't trust me.

You kidding?

We probably wouldn't be here if it weren't for you.

He's right. You really must be star.

Thanks.

"Star."

[upbeat music]

[door unlocks]

[all laughing]

Excellent.

[pensive music]

Mr. Blue.

Mine just talks about how I know Jade.

Uh, I-I mean, the Green Queen,

but you guys already know I dated her before.

Yeah, mine talks about my history with the Green Queen too

but I've already shared that.

How do you know Her Majesty?

"Over 50 loved films, his talent remains true,

but what dark secret hides behind the eyes of Mr. Blue?"

[scoffs]

Uh... [sighs]

About five years ago, I shot a film in Texas.

in a little town in Victoria.

Yeah, I know. I remember. I remember when you came.

That was forGuns 'N Groomsmen.

Right, yeah, Jade played a commoner in that.

Yeah, she did, and it was her first gig.

She told everyone, including me, that she was 21,

but it turned out, she was really only 18.

Trust me, nothing happened.

I-I did take her to dinner,

but I could see that she was way too young for me.

And I took her straight home,

which really pissed her off.

And then what happened?

She started threatening to take the whole thing public,

and, um...

Then when she moved out here, I guess she was broke

because she thought it would be a good idea

to blackmail me for 20K.

And that would've seriously hurt your comeback image

in trying to break out of old action films, right?

Yeah, it would've.

And that's why I signed up for this delightful party.

I was just in a desperate need for a rebound.

Sounds like the best reason for murder I've heard so far.

Oh. So her dumping you isn't a thing anymore?

Wait, wait, wait, you guys. Think about this for a minute.

We all have past connections to Jade

and we all have a motive to get her out of the way,

but which one of us has the means to actually do it.

I mean, how was Jade actually poisoned?

And if it wasn't Kai's pill, then with what?

I still don't get why you'd have killed her.

You're clearly the most innocent player in the game.

You weren't even supposed to be here.

What about that role she stole?

Oh, my gosh! Jade stole the role from me first.

-Okay? -Okay.

Director wanted me, but she threw herself at him

and that's why he gave it to her.

So, I told him that she was moving away

and he gave it back to me.

See, I told you.

Clara's innocent.

Uh, okay, I'm not.

Though, I was the assigned killer.

It was written on my character sheet.

And yes, I gave her the drink, but I didn't know

that whatever I put in there was ever going to kill anyone.

[sighs]

Wait, what if it was all of us?

What?

[Clara] We each gave her a little bit that amounted

to one lethal dose.

What if we all killed The Green Queen together?

[dramatic music]

Oh!

Wow!

Miss Pink takes the prize.

Well, we didn't really kill her, did we?

Because I found her body in an antique's closet.

[intense music]

Her neck was hanging very oddly.

Like it had been snapped.

So, you killed Jade.

And we're not gonna let you get away with it this time.

Fine.

You wanna play, Miss Pink?

Let's see you escape this one.

-[buzzes] -[hissing]

[music intensifies]

-What is that? -They're gassing us.

Okay, cover your mouths, move away.

Move away and check if there's any doors back there.

-Behind the curtains. -I'll check back here.

-Uh, anything? No? -No, nothing.

Nothing on my side either.

The thrones! The thrones! Sit on them.

They must be here for a reason.

-[beeps] -[door unlocks]

-It's working. The door. -[beeping]

[Chase] Oh, shit, they're closing again.

They're screwing with us now! They want us to die.

Sit on them, sit.

[coughing]

[door beeps]

At least two chairs must be occupied.

Which means they only plan on one of us getting out of here.

[Clara] Not if we can disable the cameras again.

[all coughing]

[intense music]

Okay, both of you, I need you to listen to me.

On the other end of that door, there was another person

who needs tending to, okay, and I assume that they expect me

to go through the door, so I'm gonna give them what they want.

What are we supposed to do?

And how the hell are we supposed to get out of here?

-I can barely breathe! -Chase...

We're gonna get outta here, okay?

In a few minutes, Heavy is gonna come through that door

looking to take us down one by one.

Okay, if we can distract him for long enough...

Davis can use the scarf. Take him down instead.

[coughs]

We still won't be able to get through this.

Heavy weighs as much as both of you combined

and he is tall, right?

So, lay him across your chairs, and that's how you get in.

How the hell do you come up with this shit?

Oh, babe. I watch a lot of movies.

-Okay. -Good luck.

Thank you.

[music intensifies]

[exhales]

The host is furious.

The Party is practically over.

Only the top tier stayed behind to watch.

So now, we really need to give them a show.

What're you saying?

The gas is gonna take too long to fill the space.

Kill them with your bare hands if you have to.

[light buzzing]

-Wake up, Jimmy! -[groaning]

My head.

[groans] Think I had few too many shots at the Party?

What the hell happened? I meet you there?

Oh! Come back over, hon. I don't bite.

I'm not your honey.

And you really don't know where we are, Jimmy G.?

Are we on a stage?

Are you that chick from the movie set?

Hey! Hey! Hey!

You let me outta here right now!

My dad will kill every single one of you, you understand?

You're the one who invited Jade to the Party.

So, you're the reason my friend is dead now.

So what?

I took her to the last Party. She broke the rules.

Took a phone into the room. Was recording everything.

People getting killed. Only, she didn't believe it.

She thought it was this amazing experiment, and wanted to do it.

She pissed off the wrong people, okay?

-She's the reason she's dead. -Okay, well, what now?

What use do they have for you being her now that she's gone?

I have a feeling...

I'm your final challenge, baby girl.

Okay.

Do they think that I'll sleep with you?

Do you think that I would sleep with you?

Door's locked.

No exit.

-Get a clue, Cara. -Clara!

The other day, at your office, you humiliated me.

[scoffs]

You made me feel small and dirty.

Babe, lighten up.

It was just an audition.

The worst part about it is, after you left,

I've regretted it.

I thought I had blown my big chance and I should've done it.

I realize now that I'm worth a lot more than that.

What do you want from me?

[Clara] My roommate is a reporter

and she is trying to make her big break, too.

[inhales deeply] And I'll bet that I'm not the only one

to be minimized and abused.

So, if you don't want me to make it my life's mission

to find them and cancel the hell out of you...

I want you do an exclusive on The Party...

and expose these wretches for what they really are.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let's take it easy there.

I'm not afraid of you.

Oh. But you really should be.

[door opens]

[coughing]

Come on, come on. Come on.

You caught him, you killed him.

Okay, come on. Hurry, hurry, hurry.

[Clara] Let me go!

No! Help me!

-You're mine now, Claire. -Oh, God!

This has turned into one of the best parties ever thrown.

Screw all those idiots who missed out.

[Clara] Get...

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

-I have to tell you one thing. -Oh, yeah?

What's that?

I like being on top.

[groans]

[grunting]

[laughs]

You bitch!

[intense music]

[gasping]

[Clara sobbing]

[grunting]

[Clara grunts]

[Head Gamemaker] Psst.

Are they alive?

For now, yes.

Why am I not tied up?

Well, because you won, darling. Of course.

Who are you? Are you the Host?

Oh, no, no, no, no. Head Gamemaker here, sweet pie.

Hosts don't get their hands dirty.

But I do.

I do have higher-ups to answer to.

And, boy! Whoo! Did you put on a show tonight.

They are very happy.

So, so you're the one that let me into the Party?

Why?

[laughs]

Look around at everything you've done, sweetie.

What a silly question.

I know talent when I see it.

That one, not so talented.

But you, dear, ah!

You are gonna soar all the way to the top.

What do you want?

Well, I want you to join the game, of course.

Miss Pink turned Party Girl.

-Ah! You will be a star. -What if I don't?

[inhales deeply] Then you die. All three of you.

[mellow music]

Um, okay, okay.

What's the catch?

Well, we do have to see

if you've got what it takes to play the game, little lady.

So, you've got a real important choice to make.

In this piece of pink chiffon cake...

is a tiny little razor.

Now.

All you have to do is place that piece of cake

in front of the person of your choosing.

And when they wake up, you'll eat them together.

[whispering] They'll never know it was you.

Oh, and by the way, our cakes are to die for.

Seriously, I mean, this is my absolute favorite part

of the entire night.

[laughs] And what a way to go.

So, who's it gonna be?

You new fave, action star, father figure,

or your silly old boyfriend

with the abs? Hm?

[sniffles]

[mellow music]

[dramatic music]

-I change my mind. -Ah!

Excellent decision.

I mean, what would the world be

without good ol' Davis Fordham?

This one, no one's gonna miss him.

[phone vibrates]

[sighs]

[scoffs]

Yes?

Yes.

Yes, of course.

All right.

Well, um, it's nearing on midnight.

So, we gotta wrap things up here.

The Party is coming to a close,

and our Hosts want to know how this all ends.

It'll be an honor, I presume.

Yeah, well.

Put this under their noses to wake them up.

Okay, hold on, but I know that Edie was forced to participate

in this Party, what about you?

Was it a choice?

-What do you think? -I think it was a choice.

You clearly get off on this.

Oh, I see. So...

You don't like money? Or power?

Or stardom?

You're gonna stand there and tell me

that you wouldn't do anything to make it?

No, I-I just think that we've different way of getting there.

Maybe... we're exactly the same.

And you just haven't realized it yet.

No, because I wouldn't kill anybody...

and enjoy it.

Not even to be a star.

[gasps]

What the hell did you do to us? Clara, are you okay?

Miss Pink is pristine.

And she has a snack for you.

So eat it!

[dramatic music]

-Clara? -[Clara] Hm?

What's in these?

It's pink guava chiffon, of course.

Bon Appetit.

[dramatic music]

[gags]

[sighs]

Hm!

[intense music]

Hm!

[gasping]

[groaning]

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Mm!

Mm.

[dramatic music]

[gags]

[groaning]

You know, never turn your back on Miss Pink.

Even if you hadn't taken the phone call,

I still had a plan.

'Cause Chase was awake the whole time.

He heard everything.

And I assume, your Hosts did, too.

I retract my prior statement, too.

I guess I could kill someone

and enjoy it.

They'd just have to be absolute bitch like you.

[groaning]

[body thudding]

Ah, you, you really had me going there for a minute.

-Good work. -Thank you.

[Chase] What about them?

I'll take care of them.

[phone buzzing]

Ugh!

-Hello? -What do you want, Miss Pink?

By Monday alone, you'll have a new agent,

new management, your first publicist,

a bank account with a 100K to get you started,

and all the trips to the Beverly Hills spas and boutiques

you can take.

That's a start. But I also want immunity for my friends.

And both of them get the same perks as well.

Having them around is the only way that I feel safe.

[The Host] Fine. Done.

Provided you keep them in check.

They areyour responsibility from this point on.

Fine. [exhales deeply] But that's not all.

I also think that the Party is a little outdated.

Don't you think it needs some renovations?

So, from this point forward,

the only people who are allowed to die

are people like Jimmy G. and her.

Okay.

Within reason, we hear you.

[Clara] Good, one more thing.

I have an amazing idea for a script

calledBaby Dollthat I'd really like you to read.

I think it's gonna be a real scream.

[pensive music]

[Clara]Sorry, I decided to get my things

and move back to Texas.

Here's what I owe you for rent.

Thanks for everything. Love, C.

[mellow music]

[Abril] We're here tonight at the world premiere

of new Hollywood-it-girl Lara Love's new film,Baby doll.

Lara apparently burst on the scene a little over a year ago

as the billionaire heiress to Hollywood mega-mogul

Samantha Osborne

Osborne, sadly, was killed just before in a tragic plane crash

that also claimed the lives of actors Jade Jensen,

Edie Parson, and former child star Kai Cliff.

Lara, big night for you. The film is so buzzy.

You're not only the star, but you ultimately wrote it, too.

Yeah, so many hats.

Um, it's just an idea that I had.

I never knew that I would actually get to write it.

And next month, I'm actually gonna be making

my directorial debut.

It's gonna be like a buddy action comedy,

actually starring my two friends,

Davis Fordham and my cute boyfriend Chase Osman.

Well, congratulations on that.

Can you tell me, what compelled you to write this project, Lara?

Yeah, um, I'm just very passionate

to tell stories about strong, complicated women,

to show the world that we won't be underestimated,

especially not in a city we worked

very hard to help build up, like Hollywood.

Wow! Inspiring words from Lara Love.

I'm Abril Hernandez, back to news studio.

You're an amazing, amazing on-screen reporter.

Just like you always wanted. Congratulations.

Yeah. I made it without changing myself

or lying to the people I love, about moving back to Texas?

Okay.

I know, I just, I just felt like I needed an upgrade.

You know what I mean?

But to make up for it, I can give an exclusive on me.

Great, and in it, how about you tell me

what really happened to Jade Jenson

Edie Parson, and Kai Cliff?

You went to the party that night.

I know now, you all did.

Were you involved in their deaths?

Oh, my gosh! Would you please be quiet?

Stop, I... [sighs]

Okay, believe what you want to believe.

But I did it to save you.

From what, Clara? Just tell me.

Okay, that's-that's Laura.

Laura is my name.

That's it, okay?

And no more questions tonight.

Thank you so much for coming though and I really hope

that you enjoyed the film.

Hey, babe. We need you for pictures.

-Okay. -Yeah.

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