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(melodramatic music)

- Hey.

Here girl.

(dog barking faintly)

- [Secretary] May I help you?

- Yes, I'm here to see Mr. Lieberman.

- Do you have an appointment?

- I didn't have time to call.

- I'll see what I can do.

What is your name?

- Sofia.

- Mr. Lieberman, Sofia is here to you.

You can go right in.

His office is at the end of the hallway.

- Thank you.

- Sofia.

- I received this in the mail today.

- We can't appeal. - I can read that.

When can we then?

- I understand how you feel but I need you to calm down.

- Calm down.

- You have to follow the rules.

I'm sorry they denied our request for visitation.

For now it's out of my reach.

- And who can guarantee

that they're treating my baby well.

Who can guarantee that to me?

- The child is being well taken care of

by the designated foster family.

- The child.

My child.

My child and he has a name.

His name is Alexander.

- As a parent I understand your pain.

- How could this be happening?

When did my son become a number,

a state case?

- You were proven in the court case

to be an unfit mother...

- I know what happened.

I was there when they took my son away.

- I was just...

I'll make sure that Alexander is treated well.

- Is there anything else we can do?

Can anything else be done?

- I'm sorry but

at this stage there's nothing.

- Look around all these books don't they have any use?

- If the facts are on your side pound the facts.

If the laws are on your side pound the laws.

If neither's on your side pound the table.

- What does that even mean?

- You left Alexander with someone who

couldn't take care of him,

someone who was very irresponsible.

The law clearly states that your child

could be taken away in that situation.

It didn't happen only once.

- You're making it sound like I'm some kind of a

horrible monster.

All I did was work

to give him some comfort.

All I ever wanted was for him to have a good life

that's the only thing that keeps me going.

- I apologize.

I didn't mean it.

I didn't mean to say it like that.

I understand

and that is the reason we are gonna get Alexander back.

- When is the next hearing?

- In the next couple of weeks.

- Two weeks?

- At least.

I need to get confirmation.

- And you're going to let me know as soon as you know.

- Of course.

And you'll get the appointment date in the mail as well.

- Thank you, Mr. Lieberman,

and I apologize for losing my patience.

Sometimes it hasn't been easy.

- Everything's gonna be all right.

- [Valentina] Cash?

- In the envelope.

- The usual place?

- Sure.

Unless there's else you'd rather go.

- Nope I'm fine.

I just need to be back by 10

'cause I'm supposedly at a workshop.

- And how's that going for you?

- Excellent.

Didn't you see the billboards for my new film?

- Where you in a movie?

- (laughing) Aaron, please

do you think if I was in a film,

I mean a real film,

I would be doing this?

(loud knocking)

- [Sofia] Hey.

- Hi.

You need to listen to listen to me.

- How dare you come in my house.

- Please just listen to me.

- Listen to what.

My son was taken away from me because of you.

- I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to.

It was not my fault.

- Do you understand how serious this is.

I lost my home, and my son was taken away from me

because of what you did.

- It could be worse.

- Get out of my house.

- You need to forgive me.

- You need help.

- I'm clean.

- Once a junkie

always a junkie.

You should've been clean when you were responsible

for taking care of my child

that's when you should have been clean.

Get out of my house.

- I'm clean now.

- Who gives a shit.

Tell me who?

Get out of my house.

- [Marina] You need to forgive me.

- Do yourself a favor and

drop dead.

- Satisfied?

- You know I am.

- So what do you have for this week?

- The same cases.

There's a new divorce,

high profile.

- Producer, A-list?

- No,

but even if it were I could not refer you.

You know I can't discuss my cases with you.

- Okay.

Well, just don't forget to put your ring back on.

- [Aaron] I left it in the car.

Thanks.

♫ Setting sun

♫ What have you become

♫ It makes you want to pray

♫ It makes you really crazy

♫ Setting sun

♫ Setting sun

♫ You are the one

♫ That isn't there

♫ Setting sun

♫ Setting sun

♫ You are the one

♫ Who needs to care

(lively guitar music)

♫ Setting sun stop what you've become

- Hey girl.

- [Marina] Hey.

- [Stella] You all right?

- I'm okay.

- [Stella] Do you wanna talk about it?

- No, I just wanna go up to my room and be quiet.

- [Stella] Okay, well if you need me

you know where to find me, okay?

- Okay.

Hey, Stella.

- [Stella] Yeah.

- Are you happy?

- [Stella] Of course I'm happy why do you ask?

- I'm so confused.

- [Stella] Come here, honey.

Stop shouting.

- I always thought that

LA will be the place that I'll find happiness.

- Sometimes we just look in the wrong places.

- I suppose.

It's just that nothing ever happens to me.

- Nothing ever means anything

unless we want it to mean something.

- I'm just a little girl with big dreams.

I went to see Sofia today.

- Why did you do that?

- I needed closure.

- Marina, you don't need anything.

You should understand that this woman lost

custody of her child over something that you did.

- And I paid for it already.

- Please don't go see her again.

You've done enough damage.

- And I served my time.

I paid my debt.

- Honey, listen to yourself "paid your debt."

You were irresponsible.

Dealing and using drugs

and taking children to these places

what were you thinking?

- I just wanted to talk and

I didn't wanna get yelled at.

- Let it go then.

You wanna be happy then be happy

or better yet let it find you.

What did you even come to LA for?

To babysit?

- No, to model.

- Right.

So then get up, shape up,

and make it happen.

- I just wanted her to know that I'm a good person.

- Look as long as you know it

what other people think shouldn't matter.

- [Valentina] Hi, baby.

- Where were you?

- My Tuesday workshop.

You know where I was I told you.

- No, I don't know.

It's hard to keep up with your schedule.

I'm sorry.

I thought today was tap dance day.

- That's on Thursdays.

- How are you paying for all these classes?

- The commercial I did remember.

- Which I haven't seen.

- [Valentina] I don't control when it comes out.

I mean I book the area.

I shoot the commercial and they pay me.

I have no idea when it comes out.

- I know one actress

her parents help her.

- You see I'm lucky that I book jobs.

- She told me

she doesn't know anything about workshops.

- Well, not everybody does workshops.

I do it because it has helped my career.

Can we talk about something else?

(woman giggling)

Baby,

not tonight I'm tired.

I had a really long day and

I just wanna take a shower

and go to sleep, okay.

I'll see you in bed.

- [Paul] Where were you?

- I told you where I was.

- [Paul] Why is there a grand in an envelope.

- I don't go through your things.

- [Paul] Tell me.

- I...

My friend borrowed some money

and she gave it back tonight.

And it was late and I didn't wanna stop at the ATM

that's it. - You fucking cunt liar.

- It's true you can call her

if you want. - Shut your filthy mouth.

Where were you?

- Why don't you believe me?

- Because you're a liar.

What's your friend's name?

- Beth.

- Who?

- Beth she goes to class with me.

- You want me to believe you loaned a Beth 3K

someone I never heard of before.

- [Valentina] You're hurting me, Paul.

- [Paul] Call her.

Put her on speaker.

- It's late now and she has a baby.

- [Paul] Well, of course she has a baby.

- Baby, I would never lie to you.

I swear to God. - When I find out what you're

up to I'm gonna kick your fucking ass out this house.

- I swear to God I would never lie to you.

- When I find out what you're up to

I'll drag your fucking carcass out of this house

and leave you there begging for my forgiveness

and not before I beat the shit out of you.

You fucking cunt.

(birds chirping)

(children laughing faintly)

(gentle guitar music)

- Did you ever take tap dance classes?

- No.

- [Paul] Isn't it important to have a lot of skills.

- Not really.

I mean if they want you,

they'll have a whole team preparing you

for anything they want.

Classes, anything.

So I have a friend

and he's gonna introduce me to this producer friend of his.

He's a producer for big blockbuster movies.

- [Paul] What's his name?

- [Jemima] I don't know.

- [Paul] Shouldn't you know?

- Not really

I mean he should remember mine, right?

Jemima.

- [Paul] The Jemima.

- [Jemima] Exactly.

Have you been to this beach before?

[Paul] No, I haven't.

- [Jemima] I'm glad you could take some time

to be off with me.

- [Paul] My pleasure.

- [Jemima] Don't you have any contacts

in your multi million list, client list.

- [Paul] I wish.

- And how's Mrs. Paul?

- [Paul] Things are odd.

I don't think we are ever going to get married.

- Shit which reminds me my husband's coming next week.

Damn what a drag.

- [Paul] For how long is he staying?

- Let's just talk about something else more enjoyable.

- What a gorgeous car.

- [Jemima] It's a rental.

- How can you tell?

- By the driver.

It's pathetic.

It's sad.

All these people coming from like

small hometowns Oklahoma or wherever

come here

spend their life savings.

Pathetic.

- [Marina] Hello.

- Hey.

How was the hike?

- [Marina] I love going there.

- Meet anyone interesting?

- Not today I have a few guys stare at me the usual.

- You never know who you're gonna find up there.

- If the model doesn't work out

I can always find a rich guy.

- Like it's that easy.

- I know but you know what I mean.

I'm so hot. I need shower.

- By the way I saw an ad on Craig's list

it's like companies looking for their new cover model

national campaign definitely submit yourself for it.

- For sure.

I also thinking to send my pictures

to a few agencies again.

- Yeah, did they ever respond

when you sent them before?

- No, but you know I have to persist.

You know how business is.

- I know it all right.

Do you ever wonder what's gonna happen to us?

- I try not to think about it.

- Yeah, you should come Vernon with me tomorrow.

- We'll see if the heat breaks.

I'm just like over it.

- Okay, (mumbling)

- [Stella] Bye.

- Wow, life is amazing.

We're very lucky.

Gorgeous weather.

- [Paul] Gorgeous company.

- When I get famous

I'll buy a place on the beach.

- I thought you liked living downtown.

- Because I can't afford to live here.

Well, downtown reminds me of New York.

- [Paul] Do you miss it?

- Some things.

I definitely don't miss the weather.

This is how life should be.

Too bad it's all gonna change for me soon.

- How do you mean?

- Well,

fame and with fame comes the paparazzi

and there goes your privacy.

- Isn't that what you want?

- Yes.

But I don't know.

It must be exciting and all

TMZ and Extra all those shows.

Yeah

but I already feel like

like I'm living it.

I don't know.

- [Paul] Wishful thinking.

- No, it's not that.

It's just that I know that I have it in me.

That I can be a role model.

It's my calling.

Has the person you live with done anything lately.

- Funny girl.

Valentina says she

books jobs and she's been going to this workshop lately

I told you about.

- I think that workshop is BS.

- What is?

- The workshop I'm telling you

if they want you

they do everything for you.

I don't know.

Tell her that it's just BS.

Tell her that she's wasting her time.

- [Paul] Yeah, but she works quite a lot.

- What's her name again?

Because if I haven't heard her on TMZ

she's just bullshitting.

- Not every actor will be on TMZ.

- [Jemima] Yeah, but if they are not there

they're unimportant.

- [Paul] I am not sure I agree.

- You're not in the industry

and you don't know about these things that's why.

Come on let's go.

(soft melodramatic music)

♫ You were paralyzed

♫ Screaming in your dreams at night

♫ You felt paralyzed

♫ Couldn't speak couldn't breathe

♫ When a lover

♫ Like no other

♫ Would comfort you awhile

♫ Like a child

♫ It was bad enough

- Hi.

I saw your missed call.

Yeah.

Well, I can do today at three.

I have another audition now.

It's 1K cash.

Okay?

Okay, cool send me a text with the address.

Bye.

♫ I will be fine

♫ With time

- Thank you.

- Would you like me to make any changes to it?

- No, it was just great.

It was great just not what we need.

- I can totally adjust to your needs.

- No, it's fine.

Thank you.

- Thank you.

- [Marina] Let me see.

- Oh, my god they look gorgeous.

- Wow, really nice.

I love it. - I know right.

- Let me do one of you too.

- Okay.

- And then we can do some head shots too.

- Do you think I should do modeling shots as well?

- For sure and then we can even go to the agencies together.

- My god that would be so much fun.

Okay, okay.

- Okay just stand against that wall.

Look at me.

Yeah, like that is perfect.

Yeah, just look at me.

- God that smell.

Someone's smoking weed.

- Yes, I kind of miss it.

- How can you say that?

- Not because I said I miss it

I have to be like judged by you all the time.

- Yeah, I said let go but like

after all of the trouble that you've gone through

and all the damage you've done from drugs how can you...

This is such irresponsible behavior.

I don't even know what to do with you.

- You told me to just let it go and...

- Yeah, let it go not forget.

- Okay, Ms. Perfect, just let it go.

Like fuck that it's like annoying me.

- Okay, I'm far from perfect

but at least I understand that my actions

affect other people

and can damage other people's lives.

- Okay, so why don't you give you a

Noble Prize for Ms. Mother Theresa perfect

whatever shit is that.

- Whatever grow up.

- I took a day off and went to the beach.

It was amazing.

There were so many people staring at me

just looking at me.

It's LA.

You never know who you're gonna see.

You know never who's gonna see you.

Who you're gonna meet.

I was wearing my two piece

and my nice shades.

Duh,

you have to have nice sunglasses

everyone does.

Wait let me rephrase that

everyone who is anyone.

Of course I didn't go by myself.

What am I a loser.

Damn girl.

Just this guy I've been fucking.

His name is Paul.

He has a huge dick.

Give me one second my mom's calling me.

Hi, mom.

I'm in a business call.

This guy wants me to star in his reality show.

He's like a reality king.

Let me call you back in a minute, okay.

Okay, bye. Love you.

So what was I saying?

Yeah, so Paul makes me happy in bed

and in the car

and yeah.

Anyway are you guys coming over tonight?

I'm not working at the club

so I'm bringing the party over here.

We're gonna party, yeah.

Yeah.

I don't know just come over.

Okay bye.

- [Valentina] Satisfied?

- Fucking with me.

You're the best fuck of my life.

- You're not so bad yourself.

So if it was that good

maybe we can do it again?

- Like you give me a card

and after five fucks I get a free blow job or...

- I don't think that's funny.

- Come on lighten up.

It was a joke.

So what is this regular shit anyways?

- Guys that I see on a regular basis.

I don't like to sleep around.

- You're a whore.

This is what you do.

You sleep around.

- I am an actress.

- Yeah right and I'm Mickey Mouse.

- I'm leaving.

- Wait, wait, wait.

- What.

- So as a regular do I get a discount

like a Groupon for 40% off or something.

- Goodbye. - Come on a weekday fuck

anything like that.

Hey, come back here.

- Goodbye. - Come on.

- Hello.

Hi, hi, Mr. Lieberman.

Yeah, one moment please I'm on the street.

I can barely here you.

Yeah,

I can hear you better now.

Yeah, I play at a bar three nights a week in Hollywood.

No, it's not a regular job.

I understand the situation has changed.

Would it help if I would find something steady?

I mean I don't know what that would be or where

but I can certainly try.

(blaring hip hop music music)

Okay.

Thank you, Mr. Lieberman.

(knocking loudly)

- What?

- [Stella] Can I come in?

- I'm busy.

Okay.

Come in.

- Hey.

- Hey what.

- Do you wanna go back out there?

- In a minute.

- All right.

Look I mean it when I said I'm sorry.

- I heard you.

- [Stella] And I had no right to say anything to you.

- I know you're just trying to help.

- Yeah, but sometimes we think we're helping

when we're really just

projecting our own opinions and judgments

and it's not right.

- You should be shrink.

- Shut up.

- I feel terrible.

Like the baby, the cops coming.

- You don't have to say

anything. - I was so irresponsible.

- But that was then.

And if it were today you would act differently.

- I don't know.

- Hey, let's go back out there.

I'm sorry I said what I said.

- It's okay.

- And just FYI you can't get a Nobel Peace Prize

just for stating your opinions.

I'll see you outside.

- [Jemima] Mr. T.

- J,

what did I tell you

I go by Frank now.

- [Jemima] You're Mr. T for me always.

Got the goods?

- Yeah.

Fun stuff.

- [Jemima] Oh la la great.

Thank you.

You're my angel. Let me get my purse.

Do you want anything to drink or relax (mumbling)?

- Nah, I'm clean

and I want to keep it that way.

- [Jemima] Good for you.

Here you are, baby, here you go.

- Cool, thanks.

- Thank you.

- You're home.

I'm talking to you.

What is wrong with you?

- What is wrong with me?

- Yes.

- Are you gonna pretend like nothing happened last night?

- I know what happened things get out of my hands sometimes.

- You really hurt me.

- That was my intention.

- When did you become this sadistic monster?

- You know I don't like when you talk to me like that.

- And how should I talk to you?

Please don't hurt me.

- I'm not going to hurt you.

Don't be scared.

- I am not.

- Good.

Very good girl.

- Shall we stay in?

- Whatever you like.

Valentina,

I don't like when you lie to me.

I get angry.

You know I adore you.

- I know.

- Don't make me get mad.

- I won't.

- It's okay for you to get mad at me,

but keep in mind that you make do it.

- I wasn't lying to you, Paul.

- Let's forget about last night.

Do you still love me?

- I do.

- Look at me

and tell me that you love me.

- I love you, Paul.

♫ I promised

♫ That I wouldn't do

♫ That

♫ But I did

♫ I am the

♫ Biggest hypocrite there is

♫ And I wanna go back in time

♫ And replace it

♫ Undue all those things that were wrong

♫ And caused by the coward that has my

♫ Face and my name that

♫ Thinks that there's some good

♫ But it's all far from the truth

♫ I was so wrong

♫ You trusted a beast

♫ To rip your head off

♫ I never forgave

♫ What was done to me

♫ Yet I did it to you

♫ How is that okay

♫ I've been going around and around

♫ My stomach's upside down

♫ Because of fear

♫ And because I let myself down

♫ I realize what I have done

♫ And it's too late it is all gone

♫ But that's fine

♫ As long as you're okay

♫ I was so wrong

♫ You trusted a beast

♫ To rip your head off

♫ I never forgave

♫ What was done to me

♫ Yet I did it to you

♫ That is not okay

♫ That is not okay

(slow somber piano music)

♫ When I close my eyes

♫ I see us together

♫ And I can feel you even when you are gone

♫ My spirit's restless I belong

♫ And I will seek for you till I find

♫ The way to your heart

♫ I was so wrong

♫ You trusted a beast

♫ Who ripped your head off

♫ I never forgave

♫ What was done to me

♫ Yet I did it to you

♫ That is not okay

♫ That is not okay

♫ That is not okay

♫ That is not okay

♫ No

♫ That is not okay

- Hello.

Yes.

No, I didn't forget you're coming.

I can't talk right now.

I'm entertaining people.

Yeah, well that's part of my job

and that's what you don't get.

I'm not gonna do this now.

I'll call you later, okay.

Why the fuck did I get married?

- [Marina] I love coming here.

- [Stella] I know right.

- [Marina] It's amazing right.

- [Stella] It's just good to out in nature.

It's so gorgeous.

- [Marina] Yes.

We should come here more often definitely.

- [Stella] Yeah, I just need more like fresh air in my life.

Sounds like a plan to me.

- Where you from?

- [Marina] Brazil.

- Oh, wait so am I.

- Yeah, I'm an American

that's what you asked me, right?

- [Thiago] Yes.

- [Marina] Sorry we're speaking Portuguese.

- No, you're good I'm fine.

Shall we continue the hike.

- [Marina] Sure.

- Can I join you guys.

- [Marina] Sure.

- Cool.

(speaking in foreign language)

(relaxing operatic music)

- Go ahead and let's get started.

- Okay.

Why does it have to be so difficult?

I mean

I don't really have a type.

Okay, yes, like every other girl

I want a guy who looks good,

smells good, makes me laugh, and has a brain.

Of course he has to have a job.

And I would prefer if he makes...

- [Director] You know those bracelets

are bothering me a little bit.

Do you think you could...

Could you take them off.

I can't hear the words. - Yes, I can.

- [Director] Okay.

- I'm sorry about it.

- That's okay.

Let's go back a little bit because...

- Do you want me to start over?

- [Director] Yeah, I don't like you have the lines

quite right there.

It's a little bit...

- Okay.

Why does it have to be so difficult?

I mean I don't really have a type.

Okay, yes, like every other girl

I want a guy who looks good,

smells good, makes me laugh

and has a brain but...

- [Director] You're a little bit too upbeat.

I think maybe you need to be

a little bit more depressed.

- I think you said that you wanted contrast between

the second part of the monologue and this.

- [Director] Well, yeah, but I mean

I mean she can't find a guy, right

so she's kind of depressed I think.

You're a little bit upbeat I think.

- Okay.

Can I stand up.

- [Director] No, no, no you need to sit down.

I want you to sit down for this.

- You want me to be seated the whole...

- Well, pretty much.

Maybe later on in...

- Okay.

Why does it have to be so difficult?

I mean I don't really have a type.

Okay, yes, like every other girl

I want a guy who looks good

smells good, makes me laugh, and has a brain

but beyond that

I don't like to limit myself.

Well, of course...

- I think I still want it to be a little bit more downbeat.

You're just still too up 'cause you'll be really depressed.

You can't find a guy.

You're having a hard time,

so I want you to really bring it down.

- Okay.

Why does it have to be so difficult?

I mean I don't really have a type.

Okay, yes, like every other girl

I want a guy who looks good,

smells good, makes me laugh, and has a brain

but beyond that I don't like to limit myself.

Well, of course he has to have a job.

And I would prefer if he makes more money than I do.

And he can't be living with his parents.

And by the way I cannot tolerate

a dark, dusty, or smelly apartment.

- [Director] Did you get the lines there

'cause I thought you missed a...

A couple of the lines were not right I don't think.

- I don't remember.

- [Director] You should know the lines by now.

We've been rehearsing for weeks.

- Yeah, but like I say this respectfully

but you have been like kind of changing the directions

like every three days so it's hard for me to...

- [Director] Well, you know I just

I see it the way I see it.

I want it to come out right so...

- Okay.

Do you want me to take it from the top?

- [Director] Yeah, go head.

- Why does it have to be so difficult?

- Get in quick.

- Open the trunk.

(seat belts clicking)

Good seeing you too.

- Don't start, Tom, you just got here.

- You're not wearing your wedding ring.

- Well, I went swimming earlier.

- [Tom] Flight wasn't that bad.

- Good.

- Thanks for picking me up.

Could you at least pretend that you're happy to see me?

(woman sighing)

- [Jemima] How long are you staying for?

- Maybe this whole thing was a bad idea.

(horn honking)

- Motherfucker.

Did you just see him?

He just totally cut me off.

I'm gonna take you home 'cause I have a meeting.

- Thought we were spending time together.

Isn't that the point of this whole trip

trying to save our marriage.

- God, Tom,

what am I supposed to do?

Because you're visiting LA

I'll miss an opportunity.

This is my career.

I have a job.

I have to be out there.

I have to be seen.

With you it's always me, me, me, me.

Whatever.

Fuck.

I missed our exit.

Great happy now.

- I didn't say that.

- Let's just not talk.

- Fine by me.

(man moaning)

(man groaning)

- [Stella] Hey stranger.

- [Marina] Hey what's up.

- [Stella] I see less and less of you.

- I'm in love.

- You just met him.

- It's been two weeks.

- And you love him.

- Yes, I think so.

- [Stella] I don't know.

- Why what's up don't you like him?

- I don't know know him.

You don't know him.

- I know but

that's how it goes.

You kind of like meet each other and it grows to...

- [Stella] What about us?

- What about it?

- We don't hang out.

You're not pursuing your modeling career.

- I don't know I'm just taking some time off

just to get to know him better

and what about us

I'm sorry you feel this way.

I'm sorry.

I'm gonna ask Thiago to introduce you to someone maybe.

- I don't wanna be introduced to anyone.

- Why not it would be fun,

and then we could double date.

- You're missing my point.

- [Marina] Please it'll be so much fun,

and you get to know him better.

- He practically lives here.

It's just

I don't know.

I'm tired I'm gonna go lay down.

- Don't be this way.

- What I'm tired I've had a long day.

I just don't wanna deal with this right now.

Have fun with Thiago.

- Hey. - How are you?

- I don't know.

- How's everything with your son?

- Well, I was trying to appeal but I can't.

- [Waitress] Why can't you?

- I don't know my lawyer just called me a week ago

and he said that they need me to get a steady job

which is five days a week, nine to five.

Thank you for covering for me.

I went to that CVS interview but I haven't heard anything.

I don't get it it's like

I don't have to be a brain surgeon to work at a CVS.

- [Waitress] I know it's just really hard

to get a job anywhere right now

but is like your lawyer helping you somehow?

- I think he is.

It's just a difficult situation.

I'm also trying to go to the studios with my songs

but I feel like no one is interested in my music.

- [Waitress] I'm so sorry.

- I mean it's good that they let me sing here once a week

but there's no one really in here.

And I have to play these stupid tracks.

There's no piano nothing.

- I feel so sorry for you.

- I just don't want my son to feel like I'm not

doing my best. - How long it's been?

I mean do you see him?

- No, it's been over six months.

- Six months.

This is crazy.

- Yeah.

I'll be right there.

- If you need anything let me know, okay.

- Yeah, hi, it's Sofia.

I just listened to your voice mail.

You asked me to call you back.

Yeah, I was at work. I just got out.

What happened?

What?

(somber dramatic music)

What?

What did you say?

- [Paul] Where you going this late?

- [Valentina] I forgot to tell you

I have a last minute rehearsal for my play.

- But you never rehearse at this hour.

- I know and I told them but we open in a few weeks.

- [Paul] What time will you be back home?

- [Valentina] I'm not sure.

- Should I come with you?

- No, it's okay stay.

- Yeah. - I'm on my way.

- Cool, just park in the driveway

address I gave you.

- Cool.

♫ Take this take this from me

♫ Wanna see you take this from me

♫ Wanna see you take your shield to shelter me

♫ Won't you take this from me

♫ Clip the wings the dreams I will show you

♫ I won't burn your bridges running to increase

♫ I can't hold my breath much more

♫ Break me from

♫ Changing for you

♫ This moment now forever please

♫ I learn from your promise

♫ Break me from

♫ Changing for you

♫ This moment I'll forever be

♫ Falling for your promise

(tense alternative rock music)

(tense alternative rock music)

(heavy breathing)

(knocking loudly)

- [Client] We meet again.

Something to drink?

- [Valentina] I'm fine thanks.

- Have a surprise for you.

- I don't like surprises.

- Guys.

- [Valentina] That's not what we agreed.

- It'll be fun.

(woman screaming)

- Help.

Let go of me.

(woman screaming)

(men yelling angrily)

- We're gonna fuck you...

- Keep those legs open. - Stay still.

(woman screaming) - No.

- Come on. - No.

- Are you enjoying this you, cunt?

- No, no (crying)

(man moaning)

- Yeah.

- Sofia,

I'm so very sorry.

- Sorry won't bring me son back.

- I understand your pain.

- How did it happen?

How could this have happened?

Is it real?

- They didn't give me too much information about the case.

- Where was he?

- At the foster family home.

- How could he have been assigned to a family like that?

- Some people do it for the money.

The state covers their expenses.

- How did he die?

- Sofia.

- I need to know.

- He was left unattended in the attic.

The mom thought...

- I'm his mother (crying).

- Right right.

The foster mom thought that she'd open a window,

but she hadn't.

It was a hot day,

and by the time she went to check on him

it was too late.

We don't have to do this now.

Look on the bright side you're a young woman.

You could have another child.

- How can you say that?

- I'm just trying to make you feel better.

- You're a father.

- We could sue the state.

(somber melodramatic music)

(soft guitar music)

♫ When you wouldn't look at me

♫ I could tell

♫ The damage went deep

♫ Brings

♫ You down

♫ All ways to keep

♫ Though you had

♫ This faith in me

♫ To be strong

♫ And not so weak

♫ Leaves

♫ Turn brown

♫ Always to keep

♫ Take me now

♫ Always

♫ To keep

- Brother called asked how you were.

- Tom, I don't love you.

- What?

- I don't love you anymore.

- I need to focus on my career.

- What career?

You're a nightclub hostess.

- Why do you have to be such a jerk.

That's why this, us

that's why we're not working anymore.

I met a producer and he loves me,

and things are gonna turn around for me.

- Wake up, Jemima.

- What?

Aren't you my husband?

Aren't you supposed to be supporting me,

providing for me,

instead of disapproving of what I do?

- I work.

I take care of you.

- So what do you want a fucking medal.

- I support you and your dreams.

- This isn't my dreams we're talking about, Tom.

This is my reality.

- You want to move to California you did.

You want a nice to live you have it.

I help you with money as much as I can.

- Come on, Tom.

- [Tom] What, what is it?

- You treat me like I'm a superficial bitch.

- Now wait a minute

I treat you with nothing but absolute respect.

- Come on just say it, Tom.

Say what you really believe.

Say that you think I'm wasting my time,

that I'm a loser, that I'm a no one,

that I'm a fucking dreamer say it.

- [Tom] I won't say it.

- Say it be a man.

- I won't say it.

I won't say it 'cause I don't think you are

any of those things.

- Fuck you I don't need your pity.

- [Tom] Jemima, please.

- Just I'm done.

I'm done with you. - Jemima.

- [Jemima] I'm done.

(woman crying)

- Can you just kill me, Paul.

Please kill me.

End my suffering.

Put me out of my misery.

Please kill me, Paul.

(woman groaning)

(water running)

- [Marina] What am I going to do now?

- It'll be fine.

People live with hepatitis C.

- How this could like happen to me?

- I never liked that guy.

- It wasn't his fault.

- And whose fault was it.

- I was careless.

- [Stella] He made you do it.

- No, he did not.

I did it because I love him.

- Where did that get you?

I'm sorry.

Let's just go home, okay.

I don't wanna go home.

I wanna go and see him.

- [Stella] He moved on.

- What are you saying I know he loves me.

- Honey, look at yourself.

You need to rest.

You need to.

Okay, let's go home.

- I don't wanna go home.

- [Stella] I'm not gonna leave you here.

- You alright, honey?

You don't look all right.

- I...

- You don't have to tell me.

I just wanna say that

whatever it is you're going through

it will get better.

Everything always does.

- Not this one.

- Relax.

Just relax.

Hey,

cry as much as you need

and when you're ready don't forget to smile.

There you go.

Cry little angel.

- I lost my baby.

My baby's gone.

- Your baby's in a better place.

- My baby's gone.

Dead.

I miss him so much.

- God works in mysterious ways, honey.

(people conversing faintly)

(people conversing faintly)

(gentle piano music)

(soft guitar music)

- [Paul] Hi, this is Paul.

I can't answer your call.

Leave me a message after the beep.

Thanks.

(alarm beeping)

(soft operatic singing)

(gentle melodramatic music)

- [Jemima] Fuck you LA.

- Hey can you give me a dollar?

What?

♫ Into the city lights

♫ And through the pretty nights

♫ The ones you thought were enchanting

♫ They called you very sweet

♫ The ones you never meet

♫ The ones that take you for granted

♫ And for a minute there you were angry

♫ But you just smiled

♫ And said it's nothing really

♫ All of the times

♫ That you waited for something

♫ To happen straining to keep from laughing

♫ In the glitter of lights

♫ And those cold bitter nights

♫ The ones that you had demanded

♫ The bitterness was sweet

♫ The tingling of your feet

♫ Was all that you could have standed

♫ And for a moment there

♫ You were happy

♫ Happy

♫ And through windows you stared at

♫ And could not stop laughing

♫ All other times you have traded the past

♫ For the present straining to keep from laughing

♫ Ba, ba, ba, ba

♫ Straining to keep from laughing

(upbeat pop music)