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Angel?

Ah!

Oh, yes...

Oh, easy.

Oh, yes...

What can I do for you?

Dad, it's me, Angel.

What?

You were married to my mother.

I'm your stepdaughter, remember?

Steve, what's going on here?

I'm not sure.

Hi, I'm Angel, Steve's stepdaughter.

Stepdaughter?

Steven, what the hell is going on here?

I said I'm not too sure.

Are you little Angel, Catie's daughter?

Who is Catie?

She's my mother!

Or was she...

She's dead.

Terrible...

God, I never would have recognized you, Angel.

You've grown up.

I've never heard of either of you.

Can I come in, Dad?

I'm not your dad.

Stop that "dad" nonsense.

Steven, close the door. I'm cold.

Please, can I stay here for the night?

I won't bother you, I can sleep on the floor.

Steven!

Michelle... Just tonight.

What the hell are you looking at like that?

That's not exactly appropriate, Angel.

I'm sorry.

Wait a minute.

Michelle...

Just tonight?

Come on in, Angel. Just for one night.

Thanks, Dad.

You can stay in that room at the top of the stairs.

God, you sure look different, Angel.

- I'm the same... - No.

You've been through a lot, kid.

I'm going through a more sensitive situation right now with my friend Michelle.

- I can see that. - We've got some business issues.

This is not a good time to be having guests.

I'm Angel.

Now, stop it.

I remember how I took care of you when you were a little girl.

How did your mother die?

A man stabbed her.

Oh...

That's terrible.

Why?

She called him in.

Get rid of her!

Thanks, Julie.

There's nothing better than a sunny day in California after a storm.

Don't you think so too?

Hey, boss, look who's here.

Hey, Johnny, boy!

Good to see you.

Well, I'm just in time.

Honey... This is Amy.

Amy, say hello to Mr. McAlister.

Amy is an actress, or she's going to be.

I offered her a role at one of the best acting schools in Hollywood.

She can dance too.

You should see her, she won a contest.

She's a beauty, Johnny, or is she a beauty?

I mean, come on.

Can I pick them or can I pick them?

She was just hired two weeks ago from Wisconsin.

Right from the bus station.

Shut up, you idiot!

Hey, hey, Johnny...

Just kidding, Amy.

You're always on the joke, aren't you?

Don't make yourself any more stupid than you already are.

Eddie, he's got a sense of humor.

Get a job, Jerry, so you can get back

to West Hollywood.

Hollywood, Johnny, Hollywood.

And look, that's why I'm here.

On business.

You don't have the money yet.

Want me to check it, Johnny?

Look at it, it's useless.

I need more time.

Time?

How much time do you think you have?

Look, I need a little more time.

I mean, I have some pretty damn good reasons, Johnny.

How many times have I lent you money, old man?

Many times, Johnny, many times.

And I always paid you back.

Then maybe you want to string me up for the big deal.

Come on! You know me better than that.

I don't know anyone that well.

Nick!

Oh, my God...

No!

You owe me more time, Jerry.

Amy over there, she seems to have more time than any of us.

Maybe she can make her money.

Maybe we have a place for her in Vegas.

To act in movies.

Leave her alone, she's just a kid.

Oh, oh...

What are you talking about, Jerry?

Nobody's going to get hurt.

- I'm a man of action. - Oh...

Now...

Let's talk business.

I'll get you the money right away.

Okay, Jerry.

You tell me how long...

- Another week. - No way... Jose.

You have 24 hours.

- 24 hours? - Maybe...

Oh, my God...

Oh, my God...

I think Amy wants to stay here until you get back.

Will you leave me alone?

Let him get up.

Never trust a bettor.

You're going to get your damn money.

In 24 hours, Jerry?

You're a loser.

Winners and losers...

Yeah, I think that's what it's about.

It's about more than that, my friend.

It's about taking charge.

Thanks for the lecture!

Can I go now?

Hey...

Nobody's keeping you here against your will.

Come on, Amy, let's go.

See you later, Jerry.

Okay...

We'll see each other again, okay?

Right here.

When your conscience clears up, if you have anything like that, we'll see each other again.

Because I wasn't expecting something like this, Johnny, and you know that.

Why don't you get in the pool and you can

tell me all about school, okay?

Oh!

No!

Oh...

And now local news.

A luxury model's car was fished out of the ocean in Malibu.

The only victim was the driver, Jerry Fellow, a Hollywood businessman.

Police don't suspect anything illegal.

And on the south side a liquor store...

Who is all this for?

It's for Michelle.

Don't bother me, Angel.

Michelle, sleep late.

It's late.

Well, it was nice talking to you.

I hope you two can get along.

I'm a little shy around people I don't know.

You'll have no problem making friends with Michelle.

She's a very nice person.

Do you love her?

Let's just say that I'm extremely attached to her.

Is she good in bed?

Hold on, young lady!

You're way over the top with that question.

I was just curious.

That's none of your business.

Remember? I told you you could only stay one night.

But I want to stay here with you and Michelle.

No way.

You're the only family I have.

Angel, I'm not part of your family.

I was never married to your mother.

I think you were.

I have to go to the office now.

Can I come with you?

No!

There's nothing interesting about watching me do office work.

While I'm gone, I want you to make arrangements

to find a place to stay

and when I get back I'll take you there.

But I don't know anyone.

Then I'll put you on a bus and send you home.

I don't have a house anymore.

Then you have a problem, but it's not my problem.

That's enough, I'm late.

- Hey! - Good morning.

You're killing my eyes with that light.

- What's this? - Coffee.

I was going to make you breakfast too.

I don't serve breakfast.

Don't you like me, Michelle?

Sure, kid...

I'd be very unhappy if you didn't want me to stay here.

Excuse me...

Hey, is this bothering you?

I was hoping it didn't bother you.

Now I can't shower with Steven.

What do you mean, you can't?

We used to shower together at home when I was a little girl.

- What a nice boy... - Let me wash your back.

Your cigarette went out, didn't it?

Oh...

Look...

It's okay.

And everything went downhill after you left Mom, Steven.

I had a lot of uncles to hang out with...

Uncle Bill...

Uncle Al...

Uncle Bryan...

And Mom started doing weird things.

He started acting strange.

Well, it was nice talking to you.

Of course...

- Michelle, it wasn't... - Shut up!

- What the hell does that mean? - What are you talking about?

I want him out of here!

You don't understand...

No!

Look, I'm in enough trouble right now, Michelle...

Who's in trouble?

Say one word to me and I'm out of here.

- I just want to... - Who doesn't?

- Look... - I want him out of here!

What the hell is going on here?

He has nowhere to go.

I don't want her here.

We have enough problems as it is.

What happened now?

You're a total jerk!

There's no reason to party, seriously, there's no reason.

It's just something we do from time to time.

Usually every day.

Please, have fun, okay?

Excuse me...

Vince!

You should have let me know you were coming.

What a party, Johnny.

It's no big deal, really.

A few cheap California girls, lots of Easter, pretzels, you know...

And it didn't cost much, really.

I hope not. You have to pay your debt to me.

Don't spend all the profit.

That? That doesn't mean anything.

Besides, I have to entertain people so I can stick to the plan.

We have problems.

What kind of problems?

I'm feeling pressured by the savings loan scandal.

The senator wants to work with me

and that makes me ask myself some questions.

Yeah, I've read about that.

How close is he to you?

I don't know...

But I'm not going to jail.

Are you looking at me?

No.

They want a lot of money, you only have change.

I want you to pull some strings...

And you can keep all the money.

I want you to do it, do it again and get this whole thing over with.

I can do this.

Just like Jerry Fellow's accident on the beach, right?

Yeah, I heard about that.

Terrible.

He owed you money, didn't he?

A little... yeah.

I want you to collect the money.

Change your methods. I have four valets.

Yes, sir.

Don't lend me any more money until this is over.

And it will be over.

The public will get fed up with all this

and the government will find another scandal.

And it will all be forgotten.

Like amnesia.

Come on, Johnny, come to the party.

Come on, it's my night, Johnny. Come here.

You have a lot of friends, don't you, Johnny?

Well, I meet a lot of people, Vince.

- Good quality people, right? - Sure do.

Oh...

Don't wrap it too tightly.

I want you to feel comfortable.

You want to feel comfortable too, don't you, Johnny?

Yeah, sure. Come on, Vince.

You don't have to talk to me like a kid.

Everything is fine,

regular clients pay me on time,

new people I've sponsored pay me,

and the ones with the highest interest rates pay me too.

And I'm dealing with some very dangerous characters.

I'm up to my neck every day, you know that.

Sure, I live a good life, but I work for it.

Very noble, Johnny.

More work, more money.

I want more.

And if you can't do it, I'll find someone who can.

Okay.

I heard you.

You took care of my house.

I like that, Johnny.

- How are the roses? - The roses?

The roses are beautiful.

I have a new gardener, he's a specialist.

To hell with hiring!

You have Harvey for all the chores.

Oh, God, I miss the sea.

- Goodbye, Johnny. - Good night.

Vince, do you want to stay a little longer?

It's not my style.

Ciao!

Ciao...

- Hello. - David...

- I'm Murray. - Speak...

Look, things don't look too good right now.

- Is the weather bad? - No, it's a beautiful day.

We're just not selling any properties.

The whole market's down.

Nobody's doing business anymore.

Everything I had is invested in that property.

Damn, I don't understand.

Palm Springs has always been a good place.

And it's going to be again.

Look, we have to wait.

Is that why you called me?

Steven, how's the bank?

I'm in trouble.

You left without me.

I thought you had a hangover.

Who, me? Never.

- Do you want a coffee? - Yeah, I'll make myself one.

Let the robot answer.

We need to work on the accounts right now.

I need the current statements.

I want to deposit as much money as possible.

We need to align them if they're not.

Did something bad happen?

It was a fax from Steven.

I helped him with a real estate development project in Palm Springs.

He couldn't get enough conventional financing and came to you.

- Have I met him? - No.

How's that lawyer Baldwin?

- Top lawyer, right? - Yes.

I think he bought a suite of apartments and he has to pay.

How long was he late?

A few months.

Bring him here!

Ah!

Ah!

Excuse me... I heard a scream.

It's okay. Come in...

I had a bad dream, Dad.

Angel, please...

It was so horrible and so real.

It made me scream.

I hope I didn't wake Michelle.

There's not much chance of that.

I feel so safe when you're with me.

Stop!

Don't you want me to kiss you?

Not like that!

Steven!

Put some clothes on.

Yes, Dad.

I thought you were sleeping.

I woke up.

What the hell was that screaming?

It was Angel, he had a nightmare.

Angel...

Angel, Angel...

My little angel.

I want her out of here.

I agree with you.

I'll take her to the bus stop.

- Can you give me the car keys? - They're in my purse.

I don't want to go through your purse.

I felt like something was missing.

The money is missing.

Anyway, who's supporting who here?

Oh, so that's what you're missing.

- I'm giving up. - Of course you're giving up.

That was the whole point of this conversation, to get some basic understanding.

Michelle, that's all I want from you, some basic understanding.

- From you. - That's not what you really want, Steven.

You're not even paying attention to me.

Didn't I take you to the wrestling match on Thursday?

That's not what I meant.

Then what are you talking about?

I wanted you to surprise me with a little kiss.

- And some money in the account. - Oh.

So it all boils down to a materialistic relationship now, doesn't it?

You've never left me any money and you never will.

That's not true, Michelle.

I love you very much.

All I want to do is take care of you.

To make you happy.

To make me the laughingstock of the neighbors, that's what you mean.

Are we starting with this again?

And speaking of commitments...

Who's talking about commitments?

If you think I'm going to take care of

of your so-called former stepdaughter, or whoever you are,

you need to think again

because I'm not that kind of mother, Daddy.

Do you think I wanted this, Michelle?

Well, you didn't do anything to discourage her!

I'm going to take her to the bus stop right now.

You just wash your hands, like you always do.

How dare you stand in front of me and say you're a man?

Look, I make the decisions here.

Give me the car keys.

They're in my purse.

Give me the purse!

Give me the purse, Steven. Give it here.

Give me my purse! Come on...

She's gone!

Really? How did you know?

Hello?

Mr. Fox, I'm calling on behalf of Mr. La Costa

regarding a certain financial matter.

Do you remember?

Yes, yes. Of course I remember.

Mr. La Costa wants to see you immediately.

Okay, okay. What's the address?

Now, what happened?

Don't ask me.

Mr. La Costa will be here in a moment.

If you want a coffee or something...

A coffee is fine.

Beautiful view.

We love it.

Here he comes.

Max!

I'm glad you came.

We need to clear up this matter about the money.

The ones you lent me and I never got around to getting back.

And I don't like discussing this matter over the phone.

- I understand. - I hope so.

Nick, did you bring the papers?

Here they are.

I realize I'm a little late, but...

Oh, yes!

The apartments in Palm Springs.

Well, how did you get it, Mr. Fox?

Did you sell them?

Not exactly...

The housing market is a bit weak around here.

It's down a point, isn't it? I know all about that.

But Palm Spring is a good market.

Money, bright sunshine...

Isn't that right, Nick?

I like it.

The sales didn't go well at first, but...

I hope you're not bringing me any bad news.

It's not bad news.

I'm just refinancing it with another real estate company.

He's going to take the property off my hands.

Liquidation, loss mitigation, Chapter 11. What's this about?

And whose the hell is the money you're refinancing with?

I assumed when the lawyer arranged the private financing with you,

that the money was mine.

Never assume anything again!

In business or in life.

I negotiate based on facts not assumptions.

Me, me...

I'm making profits...

I want my money back in a week, with all the interest.

A week?

I don't want to talk to you anymore.

You have a week to return my money.

Go away!

I, I... I don't think I can close the deal so quickly.

The meeting with the bank...

You have a week to return my money.

Bring them to me, or if you don't, Nick's going to come get them.

And I don't think you want Nick to come get them.

Look, you're going to have to cooperate with me a little.

I, I...

I'll tell you what I'm going to do, Mr. Fox.

You have five days.

- What? - You talk too much.

Okay, I'm off.

That's a lot of money, Mr. Fox.

I know...

Yes?

Oh, Steven.

Listen, I have a guide who has a crazy tax plan.

I thought we could convince him to make a sale.

Look, I'm in enough trouble right now.

But he has money and you need money, right?

Meet him in L.A.

You see him, you talk to him...

And let me give you a little hint.

He really likes sushi.

You get the idea?

Where the hell have you been?

I was in Malibu visiting a client.

Malibu?

Why the hell didn't you take me with you?

It was about business.

I love going to Malibu.

Honey, believe me, it wasn't any fun.

You don't recognize fun even if it's happening to you.

- Thanks. - Steven, you know what I mean.

I don't like you leaving me alone in this house all the time.

I'm sorry, honey.

I heard some noises today.

It felt like someone was here with me.

If it makes you feel better, I'll take a look around.

Do you really want to?

There's no one upstairs.

I'm sure there's no one except the two of us. Come on!

There's no one down here either.

It was probably the tree branches

hitting the windows in the wind.

There was no wind today.

Then you've probably imagined it.

What can I do to convince you that everything is okay?

Take me shopping.

What the hell are you looking at?

Angel!

How the hell did you get in here?

What happened?

- Oh, nothing... - Nothing?

Stay here.

I'll go talk to her.

I'll find out what's going on here.

Look, that's enough!

How did you get in the house?

I found an extra key and I took it with me, just in case...

In case of what?

Well...

I tried to get to the bus stop,

but I got scared.

I don't want to be alone.

Can I sleep with you and Michelle tonight?

You can't sleep with me and Michelle!

You can't even stay in this house.

Listen to me, Angel, and try to understand.

I was never and never will be your stepfather.

You are not related to me.

I am not responsible for you.

You are a woman in every way,

you need to learn to take care of yourself.

Look, I love Michelle.

And I can't let anyone else stay here in the house,

especially another woman.

But I won't get in your way, I promise.

I can take care of the house, cook...

Stop it!

Enough of this nonsense. You're leaving tomorrow morning.

Please, give me one more chance.

This is crazy.

Oh, Daddy...

Look, stop it! That's enough!

When Michelle wakes up tomorrow morning,

I want her gone.

You still have plenty of time to kiss me.

- What? - Nothing...

I'll leave, if that's what you want.

Yes!

Good night!

Good night, Daddy.

- How did this happen? - Mark Randall was here.

You know how good he is...

Have you talked to her?

She's leaving tomorrow morning.

- I can't believe it. - She's leaving with us.

Come to Palm Springs with me tomorrow morning.

What do we do, go look at apartments?

Something like that.

- What time are you leaving? - When it's daybreak.

I'll stay here.

If that girl doesn't leave, I'm going to call the police.

Oh, are you running things around here now?

Someone in this house has to be strong.

Don't I have a little trust?

What do you think?

Stop it!

Oh, God!

Angel, have you been crying?

Wait a minute. Come here.

Sit down.

Tell me what happened.

I'm sorry about last night.

I'm just tired of being alone.

I want someone to love me.

It's okay, Angel.

No, it's not okay.

Because of Steven.

What about Steven?

Promise you won't be upset?

I promise.

I can't tell you.

I'm too embarrassed.

What did Steven do?

Last night after I left your room

Steven followed me.

Yeah, he said he'd talk to you.

Well, he barged into my room.

And I was naked.

What?

I knew you'd be upset.

No, Angel, I'm not upset. Go on, keep going.

Well, he sat down on the bed next to me and tried to comfort me.

Because I was upset.

Continue.

He tried to talk to me...

But he couldn't.

And?

Then he touched me.

Very lightly...

I got the idea.

He keeps looking into my eyes.

He was so compassionate.

While his fingers...

They barely touched me.

And for a moment...

I imagined...

They were you.

And then...

You kissed me.

Don't do that.

I'm just doing what Steven did.

When she touched me here...

Did you try to get at her?

Yes, every day.

Well, try again.

I know it must be in the phone book.

Hello? Is Angel there?

Hello?

Who am I talking to?

Angel? Are you on the phone?

- Yes. - Angel...

This is Mrs. Stuart from the hospital.

I'm fine, Mrs. Stuart.

That's why I called you.

To check the phone number you left us,

and make sure everything is okay.

Everyone here at the hospital misses you.

Have you seen the probation officer, Angel?

No.

You have to do this. It's the most important thing.

Otherwise...

You'll have to go back to the hospital.

- I'll see him. - Do you promise?

I promise.

Have you been a good girl?

Help!

Yes.

Angel, stay at the address you gave us...

Yes.

... with your stepfather.

Yes.

You don't really look like Angel.

Is something bothering you?

No, I...

I was just taking a nap.

Well, it's always good to rest, honey.

I want you to feel free to call me at the hospital with any problems.

I wrote down the number of a really good therapist in Los Angeles.

He's a former colleague of mine...

Angel?

What do you think?

He seems a bit absent.

Yeah, too bad.

What a waste. I really hope he comes back.

He's going to be back.

Hi, honey.

And how was the desert, you rat?

Come on, Steven, hit me.

I'm sure you've hit a lot of girls.

Come on, hit me.

That hurt.

I'm the one who's hurting, Steven.

Can't you think of anyone else besides yourself, Michelle?

Who's thinking about who?

- I didn't do what you did. - What did I do?

You messed with Angel last night.

Is that what she told you?

Or did you dream it in one of your drunken fits?

She told me the whole truth

and I wasn't drunk.

You scared the poor girl to death.

For God's sake, I didn't lay a hand on her.

Don't you understand what you're doing with your twisted mind?

She's playing with your mind and trying

to turn us against each other.

You can never get the truth from her, she's a liar.

Or maybe you're just saying that...

Oh, my God!

I have my own problems and I don't know anything about it.

I lost that sale...

All the money...

And I owe money to a guy who doesn't keep track of the bank's schedule.

What are you trying to tell me, Steven?

What I'm trying to tell you is that my life is in danger.

I took out a loan with high interest,

from a shark that will kill you if you don't pay it back.

You think I have the time or the patience,

to mess around...

with some street hooker with a stepdaughter

and turn our whole lives upside down?

Think about it, Michelle.

What are you doing?

I'm thinking about it.

How long does it take to get dressed? We're going to dinner.

- What's the special occasion? - Just business.

The guy has connections at the bank that can make it easier to get me a legal loan.

Some kind of a get-away deal.

And what's the point?

A few points up front and a full payment at the end.

At least that'll get me out of trouble.

Think of it as both of us in this mess, Steven.

I was sorry, I didn't realize how bad things were, honey.

I love you too, Michelle.

I'm sorry I didn't believe you.

Honey, I'm crazy about you.

I would never do anything to put us in danger.

Don't ever doubt that.

I never knew that you loved me, Steven.

Oh, my God! I love you, I love you...

Then marry me and don't fail me this time.

I always agree with you.

Come on, get dressed.

Don't be late.

How long did you say? Are you playing with me?

Quicker please, okay?

- You wanted to see me? - Yes, Steven Fox.

He's late.

- Did you call him? - The answering machine answers.

Okay, I want you to go to his place tonight.

Do you have his address?

4101, Beverly Glenn.

Okay, keep in touch with me. I'll be home all night, okay?

This guy's a nice guy.

I'll be polite to him.

Nick, I'm worried about you.

What a night!

- Where are you going? - In the city.

But I made a wonderful dinner.

We're not hungry.

Now, eat the whole dinner.

And the rest of you too.

What do you mean you don't like it?

I toiled over a hot stove.

Now you're going to eat and you're going to like it.

You ungrateful little girl!

I wish I didn't have you.

All you do is mess up my life and get in your uncle's way.

Do you hear me?

Bad little girl, bad little girl.

Look what you made me do.

Are you happy now?

Eat this! You're going to eat!

Eat!

The door is open.

I'm looking for Steven Fox.

He won't be home for a long, long time.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Tell him Nick was here.

He was supposed to call Mr. La Costa this morning.

Would you like some vodka?

Okay... where is it?

It's right here, by the fire.

It's a nice place you have here.

We call it home.

Are you related to Steven?

In a way...

Thanks.

Oh, we drink it straight from the bottle.

It's clean.

Only my lips touched her.

Sounds good...

What's your business with Steven?

Business.

Do you always work this late?

I was in the neighborhood.

Do you want to wait for him?

That little bit.

Are you alone here?

Yes.

Do you like me?

I think so.

Steven and his girlfriend aren't coming back tonight.

Well, then maybe you can tell me where they are.

They didn't tell me where they were going,

They just left me here.

Can I make a phone call?

He's dead.

Well, then I think I'd better go.

Please, don't go.

Stay and talk to me.

You know, this house scares me.

Maybe you'll stay with me tonight.

I haven't talked to anyone in a long time.

I've been with these people.

But they don't pay any attention to me.

They treat me the same way my mother did.

I think I can leave myself alone.

Without anyone to love me.

Nobody talks to me.

Nobody loves me.

What's your name?

Angel...

It's okay, Angel.

Don't cry.

Hey!

Give me the keys to these.

- What's your name? - Nick.

It's just a little joke, Nick.

Let me out of here.

Make me!

I know what you want.

What all men want.

Yes...

Get these things off me.

Oh, yes...

Yes.

Yes...

Yes!

Oh, yes!

Yes...

Yes, yes, yes...

You did it.

Oh, Nick.

Thanks to you, he was very impressed.

About me, Steven?

Yes, about you, dear.

Well...

At least I'm out of trouble now.

Oh, thank God.

Do you think we have any extra money left from the loan?

Extra?

You said you wanted to make me happy.

You mean a few little gifts?

No, I meant...

Something more like property.

I'm a businesswoman, Steven.

Anything for you, Michelle, my love.

Anything for you, Steven.

He left the damn door open.

I've had enough of this.

Someone's been here.

What the hell is this?

Who is it?

Stay by the door.

Be careful.

- He's dead. - Then call the police.

Wait a minute.

Angel!

- What are you doing? - Wait there.

I'm coming with you.

Angel!

- Jesus! - Oh, my God.

Steven...

Who are they?

That's the guy I owe money to.

Don't stand there. Call 911.

Angel.

Angel...

We're going to take you somewhere to be taken care of.

Steven.

Angel!

No, Angel, calm down. Dad's home now.

Everything's going to be okay.

You're a good girl, Angel.

Give me the gun.

Daddy loves you, honey.

Angel, give Daddy the gun.

Angel, Daddy loves you.

I'm home now.

Come on, honey, give Daddy a hug.

Can I get a hug from my little Angel?

Come on, honey.

Give Daddy a hug.

Daddy loves you very, very much.

Very... Give Daddy a hug.

Give Daddy the gun and then give him a hug.

That's my little girl, yes.

That's my little girl.

Oh, yes...

That's my little girl.

Yes, dear...

That's my little girl.

yes dear...

Done by Raiser.