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Get here so fast.

I drafted behind an ambulance going to the hospital most of the way.

Isn't that illegal?

It's not. It should be.

Well, I'm so sorry I forced you into singing tonight.

No, it's not your fault, Mel. I wanted to try.

I just, I thought it'd be fun. And it seemed like a good opportunity.

It was.

Right up until the part where I had to sing.

You froze up, huh?

All I could think about was you and Adam sitting there waiting for me to be

brilliant. We didn't expect you to be brilliant.

We... Did expect some kind of sound, though. I mean, all of a sudden I just

got sweaty and my heart started pounding. I just couldn't breathe. And

you know what thought I kept thinking in my head? I'm afraid to ask. I thought,

you've never fainted before.

Don't faint.

Is this what fainting feels like?

And that's what I read.

A classic case of stage fright. Oh, is that your diagnosis, Dr. Amias? Yes.

Yes, that is. That would be $100, please.

It's just natural that you'd be anxious.

I just, I opened my mouth.

Nothing came out. Not even a squeak.

I'm sure it happens to everyone.

I'll bet it even happened to Eddie when he first started out. Okay, if Eddie

ever felt like that, he never would have made singing his career choice.

I might as well face it, Mel.

I'm not meant to be on stage.

I'm ignoring that.

I'm ignoring that. Oh, great.

Go away.

What if something's wrong?

Don't leave.

Damn it. Eddie.

This better be a global emergency.

Wait, Eddie, stop. Don't answer that.

I have to answer it.

Otherwise, it'll never stop.

Well, maybe it's not the doorman buzzing.

Wait, you don't think Tyler would have the nerve to show up here, do you? I

hope not.

If he doesn't, I'll call the cops.

He's been warned.

Leo,

what is it?

Who?

So you choked. It's not the end of the world.

Sure feels like it. No one but me and Adam saw.

And the guys in the band.

But they're kind of weird anyway.

They're not weird, but they probably think I am.

I ran out of there like I was on fire.

Maybe we could tell them you were on fire. No, that won't work. You're so

obviously a stop, drop, and roll kind of gal.

It's like my vocal cords locked up. I'm getting panicky just thinking about it.

Okay, relax.

There's got to be a solution. We just have to find it.

Yeah, the solution is I should never, ever attempt to sing in public again. So

that's it?

You're giving up for good because you got a little nervous?

How many more signs do I need, Mel?

I'm not a singer.

And judging by Eddie's contest, I'm not much of a songwriter either. Stop it,

Lauren. You're not giving up.

Have you not been listening?

Maybe playing with the band was just too much too soon.

Maybe you should start with baby steps.

Yeah. Like in the shower.

Okay. I like that spirit. Just songs you don't give up.

Hey. I thought I heard voices in here.

Hey, Mom.

How was your date?

Amazing.

Better than anything you could possibly hope for.

Come in. Hey. He insisted that we bring him here.

What happened?

Just a misunderstanding.

It was a fight, sir. You got into a fight?

Yeah, it was not a big deal. It was at the bar, and some obnoxious dude, you

know, mouthing off, just decided... I'm sorry. I thought you were alone.

Don't worry about it. Are you all right?

Yeah, I've been better.

What was the fight about?

Nothing. I mean, nothing to be worried about.

So he's not getting arrested?

Not unless the other guy presses charges. I'll press charges first.

Thank you for bringing him here instead of the station.

Not a problem, Mr. Grant. By the way, my girlfriend's a huge fan.

She loves your work. Oh, thank you. Listen, why don't you give me a card,

and I'll make sure you guys have tickets to my next show. Great. Thank you. Uh

-huh.

Thank you.

Pop, you okay? How do you feel?

Just a black eye and a bloody lip. I'll live.

Yeah. Hey, honey, will you get him a wet towel and some ice?

Yeah. Of course.

Hey, no, listen, you guys don't need to babysit me.

Will you call a cab for me? I'll go home. No, Dad, it's late anyway, and you

look like you got hit pretty good.

Why don't you just crash here?

Hello?

Tyler, is that you?

Jackie? Yeah, it's me.

Hey, I'm so glad you got my message.

Well, you got me worried sick here, Tyler.

Is something wrong down there?

Yeah, a matter of fact, there is.

Oh, dear Lord.

What has Cynthia done now?

You know your daughter too well, Jackie.

Is she in trouble?

Yeah. Wherever she goes, trouble follows.

Someone could have taped the fight on their phone.

Yeah, it's possible.

I honestly didn't see anybody else.

Are there anything on the sites?

Not yet.

That's a good sign.

I'm really sorry, Eddie. I mean, never in a million years did I... Forget it.

I'm sure there's a lot worse online.

Yeah. Like, uh, that picture... It's so clear.

It's early, but it's clear.

Sometimes it's a good thing that nobody cares about you anymore.

You are so wrong.

Just the fact that you're Eddie's father, people care. And when you mess

up, it reflects badly on him.

Big time.

Oh, Lord.

This is exactly what I was afraid of. Jackie, relax.

She's not in the kind of trouble you're thinking of.

Oh, thank God.

You know, I've been seeing her pictures in the magazines at the grocery store.

She's real famous now, I guess, huh?

She's not as famous as the guy she's mixed up with.

Oh, yeah, that cute rock star guy, Eddie.

Cute, yeah, I don't know about that, but he's trouble, Jackie, and he's got her

head filled with all sorts of crazy ideas.

Well, now, you're supposed to be watching out for her, you know.

You promised me.

I tried. I tried, but she won't listen to me.

I thought she'd listen to you.

She's not interested in what I gotta say.

Cynthia hasn't spoken to me in years.

She goes by Chloe now.

I know that.

I don't have to like it, though, do I?

I gave birth to her. I raised her.

She's still Cynthia to me.

You never hear from her?

Sometimes she sends some money on Christmas and my birthday.

Just checking an envelope.

No note, no nothing.

That's cold.

I don't even know her anymore.

You're still her mother, and you know her better than anybody else on this

planet. Did she tell you that?

She's not even aware of it herself.

I keep seeing her make one bad choice after the other.

She needs you.

Well, I can't do anything from up here.

No, you can't. Well, then how am I going to help her, Tyler?

You have to come to L.A.

Okay. You should eat something.

Hey, Chloe, do we have any of those noodles left?

I think so. I can go heat some up.

Sorry I, uh, interrupted your night.

Forget it.

Can she?

Chloe's cool.

All right?

We can get the rest of our lives anyway.

Yeah. I couldn't help but notice that rock on her finger.

Who else knows?

Oh, just you so far.

Yeah.

So, come on. Tell me how this happened.

You've always been the make love, not war kind of guy.

Yeah, no.

I don't want to talk about it.

Come on.

How'd this guy get under your skin?

Just a couple guys talking crap, and I don't want to talk about this tonight.

Okay, okay.

Thanks for letting me crash here.

Yeah, come on. No, you're always welcome.

And by the way, you don't need to get to a bar fight as an excuse You

went to MK club tonight why I think I'm too old Oh, no, of course not.

It's just it's so hard to get past that bouncer guy. Oh, well not when you have

connections Don't keep it a secret. Who's your connection?

A dr.

Don masters

Adriana's dad.

Awkward. He doesn't exactly strike me as the club-going type, though. Oh, no,

he's not. He's not. But Max Duran is a patient.

Does that mean you actually got to meet Max Duran? We sat at his table, and we

had a drink with him. What? You didn't get all tongue-tied and say something

goofy, did you? No. No, I actually went with a mission in mind, and I

accomplished it. I got him to listen to Lauren's song.

Get out.

Max Duran.

Eddie Duran's father.

Listen to my song.

Yes. What did he say? He thought it was really good.

And I don't want to get your hopes up, but he said he would pass it along.

Mom? Good.

And the mom of the year award goes to Nora Tate for the ninth consecutive year

in a row. Well, it's not a completely selfless act, you know. I mean, I have

wanted to meet Max Duran.

This is so awesome.

Lo, what is it now?

It's just, Eddie already heard my song, and he didn't think it was good enough

to be in top five, so what would change his mind now?

Is this all stuff for the new album?

Yes, no, maybe.

It's all just fragments at the moment.

I have some really interesting ideas here.

Maybe eventually.

Nothing's really connected right now. I can't tell if I'm working on five songs

or one. It's really hard to get back into writing since I got back from tour.

Just give it time.

I know. I just have so much to do, it's hard to focus.

Well, you know, you've been working like a dog. That's what you've been doing.

When was the last time you had fun?

What are you talking about? I have fun all the time. No, I'm not talking about,

you know, an after-party tour bus. I'm talking about hanging out with your

friends, you know, your buddies from high school, your old crew.

Yeah, well, it's my life now.

Yeah, well, it doesn't have to be like that. You know, just be a 21-year-old

for a change.

I appreciate the advice, Dad, but, you know, I'm with my best friend.

I'm engaged to her.

Right. Hey.

What, are you going somewhere?

Ah, to my place. I forgot a few things, so. Okay. Are you living here now?

No, it's just temporary until we're sure Tyler's not a threat. Your son is very

protective. As he should. Now the things are more formal.

Oh, so you know.

I wasn't sure because you hadn't said anything, so.

Yeah, pop.

How about a congratulations for the happy new couple?

I'm so sorry. I've been all caught up in this. And I, of course, congratulations

to the happy couple.

I'm going to go settle in.

Hey.

What are you doing up? Oh, hey.

I hope I didn't wake you.

Nah. I always wake up around this time. My mind starts racing about the list of

calls I have to make tomorrow and then I can't get back to sleep. I know. I'm the

same way.

Touch of Evil?

Perfect midnight viewing.

This opening shot is so amazing.

There's so much tension just right in the first scene.

I love film noir. Did you know the studio only paid Orson Welles to act in

it? He got nothing for writing or directing.

Really?

Talk about bad representation.

Right? I never would have allowed that to happen.

Something's coming around.

Can you feel it?

The weight of the world and I hear it definitely sound.

Can we make it?

I'm not giving up now.

Do you see the shadows around you? Oh,

can you feel them?

Hold on.

It's not over today. Stand strong.

Don't let hope fade.

It's just the weight of the world pressing down.

It's just the weight of the world pressing down.

When night owls can't sleep, might as well eat, right?

Sure. Anyway, given how much Eddie respects his dad, if Mac says it belongs

in the finals, it's going to be in the finals.

You sure it's not cheating?

It's not in the...

You know, stealing the test off the school computer league, if that's what

you're worried about.

Yeah, but what if the rules say that you can't... Oh, honey, it is Eddie's

contest. Stop what-if-ing.

Fine. No more what-if-ing.

Let's talk about you and Dr. Masters.

He really came through for me tonight.

He must like you.

A lot.

Like, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, a lot.

I think he was just making it up to you for what Adriana did.

It's mind-boggling to me that someone who is so cool could have a daughter

who's part demon.

I really wish you guys could find some common ground.

Does this mean it's getting serious between you guys?

No. Neither of us even close to that.

I'd much rather see you with Max Duran.

Max Duran the rock star? Yeah. I think I'm a little old for a crush like that.

Crazier things have happened. Not to me.

But listen, I do hope the next time you come into the office that you'll thank

Don. Yeah.

I'll send him a bottle of my finest champagne.

You bet. In a few years, when you're actually old enough to buy one, it'd be

a lovely gift. But for now, I think just a good old-fashioned thank you would be

good. He was just really happy he could do that for us. Well, I promise not to

hold his daughter against him.

Oh, man.

I can tell he feels so overwhelmed with her.

I mean, it is tough to be a single parent of any kid, but he's way busier

than I am.

When you put it like that, I actually kind of feel bad for the guy.

So you're okay with this?

I guess.

I mean, if you guys really start to become a regular thing, that might take

some getting used to.

Honey, if this bothers you at all... No. No, I would never make you stop seeing

him.

Almost never.

What would I do without you?

You wouldn't have had an excuse to meet Max Duran, that's for sure.

Jake? You're watching a movie?

At this hour? You know me. Couldn't sleep.

My fault. I made some noise. I woke him up and then it turns out that we both

love Touch of Evil.

Touch of Evil?

What's that? Some sort of zombie movie?

Right.

Well, I'm glad you two could find something amusing at three in the

morning.

I'm going to bed.

Join your slumber party.

Somebody's in trouble.

It's not me.

See you in the morning.

Do we know a SoCal Blue 89?

A what?

I just got a text from that email.

Never heard of him. Her.

It. What did the text say?

It says, I think your song is so cool.

Maybe it's Eddie?

I seriously doubt that.

Okay, so like a random fan then? Oh my god, you have a fan!

Or a stalker.

One, I like your text song hardly qualifies as stalking.

More likely and way cooler is that you have a secret admirer.

And he likes your music.

Hey, you think you'll make it home in time for dinner?

Probably not, but why don't you come up to the office? We can grab some lunch,

maybe eat on the roof.

I've got to juggle a few things, but I think I can make it work.

Hi. You're up and ready early.

Well, I was hoping that I can tag along with Jake to the office if it's not too

much trouble.

No, it's awesome. I mean, I'm swamped today, and I think Steve said something

about a root canal.

Oh, then whatever you need me to do.

Well, Eddie sent me a bunch of emails regarding the song contest.

Sounds like he wants to change one of the finalists, but I just have to remind

him gently that they've already been sent.

All right, well, I can talk him down, or I can listen to more songs if you need

me to, whatever you want.

You know, if you have...

Kel, doing all this work, maybe you should start paying her.

Oh, no, that's okay.

I'm just a trainee right now, but when I prove myself, and trust me, I will,

you're going to want me full-time, and that's when I drive a hard bargain.

All right, well, here's the deal.

You keep me and Eddie in this contest without either one of us throwing a

punch, and I'll make you full-time.

Salary, benefits, parking spot.

We'll talk. We're late already. Let's roll.

Bye, hon. Hey, wait, wait.

Shut up.

Have a good day, baby.

So can we agree that Max liking your song proves finally that you know what

you're doing?

It does feel kind of awesome to get validation from a rock star. Seriously.

And I bet he's got enough pull that he can get Eddie to put your song in the

top five.

Maybe if the top five hadn't already been announced.

What is he going to do, say there was a typo?

Eddie can do whatever he wants. It's his contest.

Yeah, but he's a nice superstar who isn't going to want to upset his fans.

And plus, I would feel so bad if one of the finalists lost their spot because of

me. It's a rough business out there, Lauren.

It's dog-eat-dog fellow songwriter.

Remind me to never cross you when you become a big agent.

Don't cross me before then, either.

Adam! What?

That's who sent you the mystery text last night.

He has heard my songs and posted them online.

Yeah, but secret admirer is not really his type.

Maybe it's just somebody else from school who heard my song online or

something. Or maybe they don't even go to our school.

Maybe they're not a student.

I mean, these things get around low.

Okay, that feels like we're getting back into stalker territory.

Stop it.

You're on your way to becoming famous. Having a secret admirer is just par for

the course.

And it's really cool.

Now we just have to figure out who SoCalBlue89 is.

Come work for me in the afternoons.

Well, gee, Dad, I would.

But I gotta spend my afternoons doing community service now.

For free.

Whose fault is that?

I gotta go.

Phil.

Yeah?

Have a good day, son.

You think your mom gave Max her number?

My mom's not exactly the here's my digits kind of gal.

Too bad.

Then you'd really have an in with Eddie.

Just glad Max was willing to listen to his song.

Could Max be SoCalBlue89?

I mean, no, he heard your song last night. You get a message shortly after

that? You really think Max Duran is a secret texter?

Maybe. Hey, I'm glad I found you guys. I have news about last night.

You do?

It's not good news.

Oh, no.

What now?

How's the head?

Little more bass, a little less treble.

Good.

All right.

So now that you've had a night to think about it, you want to tell me what

really happened last night?

I already told you. I got into a fight about something stupid.

No. You're too smart to fight about something stupid. I don't buy it. You're

not going to let this go, are you? No.

Okay.

I was at the bar.

I was having a drink last night when, uh...

These guys started talking garbage about the club, and I got upset. I told them

to shut up, and they wouldn't shut up about it, so, you know, I let them have

it. Dad,

you get in a fight because someone badmouthed your club?

They wouldn't shut up about it, yeah.

You always tell me, don't read your reviews. What in the world could this

guy have said that would have made you punch him in his face?

Okay, maybe I wasn't defending the club, and I was defending a person.

Who?

You.

So you brought her back to the beach house to talk about getting back

together. You had it all planned out.

Champagne, soft music, jacuzzi under the stars.

But then the evening took an unexpected turn.

She told you she was pregnant.

Is that why you decided to strangle her?

We have witnesses, we have DNA, and now we have motive.

You'll never make it stick.

Oh, like hell we won't. I only wish that I could administer the lethal injection

myself.

You sadistic bastard.

Um, I'd like to try that again. Oh, no, you did great. We got it. No, but if you

have any notes, I can play different... You nailed it.

Great meeting you, Chloe, and thanks for coming in.

phone. Well, this guy was a piece of work, man.

Okay, Dad, but what could he have said that would have made you start a fight?

You know what, that he was more of a Justin Bieber fan?

You said that you were a chump for hooking up with Chloe.

Oh, okay.

Well, Dad, I appreciate you defending my honor, but how long you been in this

game? I know, I know.

All right, so what else did he say?

That's it.

You're lying.

Tell me.

He said that he used to know Chloe from an acting class and that she'd always

brag about how she was going to hook up with the richest star she could find.

Wow, look at you.

You don't even like Chloe and you defended her. It had been a long night

and I had had enough on the subject.

All right.

But a guy like that has no sense, you know, talking about Chloe.

She's got her own career. She's doing great. She just had a cover for American

Fashion Magazine and now she's at a network pilot audition.

That's what I thought. You know, a guy that doesn't have the facts to back it

up, so... Ah, who said Chauvery's dead?

I got a black eye and a swollen lip to prove it.

Anyway, uh, gonna go wash up and get out of your way. I'm sure you have a busy

day. No, actually, all I gotta do is stop by Jake's office, add Lauren Tate

to the finalist list.

That's great.

She could be quite a find.

See ya.

Let me just see what it is. Come on, come on.

I'm going in. I'm diving in. Oh, my God.

No, you're not. I'll go find it.

Oh, my God. Wait.

What are you doing?

God, I can't. Hey, Stan, what's up? Are you back from Maui?

What?

Excellent. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Of course I will be there.

I booked the network private. I booked it. Oh, my God. Amazing.

No.

Do not answer. Oh, my God. Stan said that they're going to send over the

scripts and the contracts. I got to get over.

I'm sorry.

Hold up.

What the?

We got a problem.

You know what? You're just in time to help me celebrate the network pilot I

just booked.

I don't care about your pilot.

That's a disappointing attitude, my friend.

You see, I'm not your friend, okay? And neither is Chloe.

So unless you want to find your ass in jail, leave her alone.

You got that?

No more calls, no more surprise visits. The stalking stops now.

Hey, you're blowing this out of proportion.

Yeah, I showed up at her place once.

Stop harassing her. I'm not.

Yes, you are.

Why'd you call her three times today?

I just booked an amazing pilot.

I wanted to share the news with an old friend. She doesn't consider you a

friend. You know, I didn't realize you were so insecure that you had to check

your chick's phone calls.

That's sad.

It's kind of creepy, really.

All right, Tyler.

Well, I know what you're doing.

Okay, because somehow you blame Jake and I for your career tanking. And this

little pathetic attempt to break Chloe and I up, it's payback.

Right? Eddie, I just told you, man.

I booked an A-list pilot. I'm cool.

On all fronts.

Oh, my God.

It's Eddie Duran.

Erica, Eddie.

He was just about to leave.

Uh, I saw you perform at the Beacon in New York. It was sick.

Thank you. Tyler, how do you know Eddie?

Yeah, well, we go way back.

We got some mutual friends.

Maybe when I'm on television once a week, I'll be worthy of being your

friend again.

Final warning.

Leave Chloe alone.

Excuse me.

Jake. Yo, where are you, my friend? You said this was important.

No, it is. I'll be right there. I just had to take care of something first.

You sound jacked up. Everything okay?

It is now.

One of the guys from Zombie Jukebox told me he recorded your audition on his

phone last night. It automatically uploaded to his site.

Sorry. So what's out there is a video of me not being able to sing and then

running out of the room?

Shoot me now. Adam, we have to get that video back. It's off the site, but

others have taken it up. It's gone viral.

It's the world's quietest singer.

Adriana, you're suspended.

Does Principal Nolan know you're hanging around, corrupting other students?

I got permission to get my homework.

And Lauren, you should be so embarrassed that you tried to sing with those losers

and then failed.

Epically. I mean, it's no wonder that your song didn't make it to the finals

of Eddie's contest.

You're a joke.

You know what's funny? Your dad really liked my song.

What? Yeah.

He liked it enough to pass it on to Eddie's father, Max, at his club.

Okay, you're totally cray-cray. Oh, don't feel bad.

I'm sure he'd help you, too, if you were good at something.

What are you talking about? My dad would never help you.

Why don't you go ask him?

Enjoy your week.

I can't believe you let your friends record that catastrophe.

I had no idea until just now, I swear.

Guys, we have to do something about this.

What do you want me to do?

I don't know.

Oh, my God. I am so sorry. No worries. It's my fault. I should have noticed

you, of all people.

Lauren Tate, right?

I was actually looking for you.

Yeah. Why?

I need your help. I'm in Mr. Stevens' fifth period pre-calc class. You know,

the one without the big cheating scandal.

Well, our final's next week, and he said you do after-school tutoring. I used to,

but I work at the cafe now after school. I'm sorry.

I'll work around your schedule.

I'm hoping to get this lacrosse scholarship, and the counselor says my

grades aren't quite good enough. So basically, I need you to save my butt.

Can you help?

Nora, I hope you had as much fun at the club last night as I did.

Thinking of you, Don.

I know you're in surgery all day, but I just came home for lunch and got your

lovely flowers.

They're really beautiful.

Thank you so much.

Okay, bye.

That's the song that I wanted as a finalist.

What happened?

I happened.

I mean, I thought she had potential, but not for the finals. What are you talking

about? It's beautiful. I love it. Dude, am I the only one who thinks that this

girl has a weak voice? No, she's just nervous.

Who cares about her voice? It's about the song, not the singer.

Look, the bottom line is that the contest is over, all right? And you

already announced the finalists on a nationally syndicated radio show. I'm

not saying that we should eliminate any of the top five.

If we start playing around here, guys, people will think that the contest is

rigged. We can always change the top five to the top ten. There you go.

That's a great idea, Kelly.

I love her.

Just put a message on the website saying that we got so many great submissions,

we just had to add more finalists. Yeah, and then all of the people that we

didn't pick, we'll think they should have been added, and we'll have a top

50. No, no, no, no, no.

Kelly's got the right idea, okay? Ten's a good round number. Let's just make

that happen.

Well, it looks like I'm outnumbered.

Fine, ten it is.

Now we'll need four more semi-finalists to choose.

I'm on it. I'll have it done before this afternoon.

Knock yourself out. I'm going to head over to the studio to meet with Connor

Morgan. Okay.

Yo, Osborn Silver is super hot to meet with you about that movie deal. The only

reason I played along with Connor was for Chloe.

I'm not interested in doing the movie. Well, let me at least hear what he has

to say.

Okay, I'll play it out as long as Chloe has a shot at the role.

The minute she's in, I suddenly have a scheduling problem or something.

Well, unless he makes us a deal we can't refuse. I mean, if he backs up a

truckload of money, it is my job to clear a path.

I cannot believe that sex god Cameron asked you to tutor him.

I cannot believe he knew who I was.

Everyone in our school knows Steve Garneau.

It was this close to graduating anonymously.

Those days are over. Don't remind me.

So, he can help make Cameron's college dreams come true.

Why would I have time for that?

Please. A cutie patootie is paying you to hang out with him. You make the time.

Yeah, but pre-calc is a hard course.

I don't know if I can get him ready in time to pass.

He may need extra long sessions.

I just feel it's dishonest to charge him if I'm not even sure I can help.

I can think of a few things I'd like to help him with.

No charge.

Hey,

Lauren.

Hey, Cameron.

So can I count on you for some tutoring?

Um, yeah.

When do you want to start?

How about today?

So Jake actually agreed to represent you again? We discussed the pilot I was up

for. I just booked it. What happened to your face?

Root canal.

I'll tell Jake as soon as he gets back.

It's a series regular.

If it gets picked up, it's a great script. They always are. I'll make sure

Jake knows to call you. I don't mind waiting.

He's booked solid all afternoon.

I'll make sure someone calls you. Bye.

Thank you.

Yeah, no worries.

I didn't think about bribing him with food.

Beg your pardon?

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you were an actress trying to get Jake to rep you.

Oh, no.

I don't need management. I already got the role.

Jake's wife.

So you're Tracy?

Yeah. I can't believe we haven't met before.

Are you one of Jake's clients?

Soon to be, if I could ever get in and see him. He's probably with his other

wife. Eddie Duran? Mm-hmm. His wonder boy.

Sometimes I can't even compete.

Sounds like a head of nerve.

No, with Eddie? No.

Forget it.

That's not too convincing. Now I know you're not an actress.

I'm sorry. Who are you? Why don't you find out over coffee? My treat.

This is perfect for Hollywood.

No matter what's happened between us, Cynthia, you're still my little baby

girl.

You don't have to stop because of me. It sounds great.

No, I was just messing around.

How was the audition?

Hideous. Showbiz sucks.

I know.

Let's quit and become doctors, huh?

Even worse.

You want to tell me about it?

No, it's too depressing.

Well, is there anything I can do to make you feel better?

Use your rock star powers and corner table at Katsuya.

At least make it challenging.

And then take me to the club with the longest line so we can whiz by everyone.

And then you bribe the DJ to play my favorite songs all night and we dance

until dawn.

Done, done, and done.

I'll call my dad. And after that, make my phone reappear.

I can't find it anywhere.

Crazy.

Oh.

Tyler called me three times.

He won't leave me alone.

That's why I went over there today and told him to back off.

You didn't.

I wish you hadn't done that. Yeah, well... You promised me that you were

going to ignore him.

Well, it's kind of hard when he just continues to call you. What did he say?

Just the typical Tyler nonsense.

You know, that he was calling you to tell you that he booked some pilot.

Wait, Tyler got the part?

I don't know.

And believe it or not, he denied all the stalking. Oh, well, you know that's a

lie. Yeah, well, I guess maybe he's over it.

I walked in there, and some girl was there, just about ready to do the walk

of shame back to her car.

Hmm.

So, what'll it be? A macchiato? Something sweet on the side?

Thank you. I'm flattered, but I'm also married.

Thought you caught that part.

More like I dodged it.

A man's gotta try, right?

Right. Listen, will you tell Jake?

I'll meet him on the roof. He knows what that means. If you insist. It was nice

meeting you.

Did we?

I still don't know your name.

I guess that means we'll have to have a follow-up conversation.

Let me get that for you.

Thanks.

You're still here.

Yeah, well, it takes more than a rude assistant to get rid of me. Did you talk

to Jake?

Yes, I told him to drop everything and rush right out here to speak to you.

Oddly, he said no.

Jeez, Tyler, you're like a bad smell. What are you doing back here?

You know that pilot I was up for?

I booked it, just like I said I was.

Congrats. Where's Tracy?

She told me to tell you that she was up on the roof, whatever that means.

Yo, do I need to get security up here? We've got nothing to say to each other.

Jake, I just booked an A-list pilot. I'm back on track, you know, and there's no

one I respect more than you to handle my career.

Thanks, but no thanks, Tyler.

I'll give you 25%. I don't care if you gave me 100%. I still wouldn't be

interested because we all know eventually it'll be 100% of nothing.

You're letting what happened in the past get in the way of real business. It's a

new day, bro.

Let me make this crystal clear for you, bro.

I don't give a damn if Scorsese himself gave you a three-picture deal. I still

wouldn't be interested. I will not manage you, not now, not ever.

You're going to regret this.

Yeah, I know.

I'm such an idiot.

Please leave.

What are we gonna do?

I'm happy to just keep doing this.

No, I mean about Hawaii.

Last I checked, you couldn't go.

I know, that's what I mean.

Everything's changed now.

Well, we'll just have to figure out another plan.

I wanted it to be spesh.

Well, we'll figure out another kind of spesh.

We can have spesh right here.

Okay, no. Phil, we cannot do anything in my house. Please.

Nothing Hawaii-style.

I meant here, in L.A.

Leave it to me.

Close your eyes.

What are you going to do?

It's a surprise.

Close your eyes.

No peeking.

Okay.

Phil, this is gorgeous.

I thought you'd like it.

It looks really expensive, too. Okay, how do you afford to keep giving me all

this bling?

I'm frugal.

I have no idea what that means.

It means I'm careful with my money.

Okay, but where did the money come from? I told you, I work.

How? When? Where? You go to school and then you have the stupid community

service that doesn't leave much time for job stuff.

Do you like the present or not?

I love it.

Even if it's stolen.

What?

Why would you think that? I'm not an idiot, Phil.

There's too many coincidentals.

Look, I don't care if you're a thief. Really.

Can we talk about something else?

Fine.

Be that way.

I'll get the truth out of you eventually.

You can go ahead and try.

Well, I get off at 7, so you want to swing by at 7.30?

Sounds great.

Is your address in the directory?

Mm-hmm.

Cool. See you then.

Okay.

Wait, how much do you charge?

20 bucks an hour.

Cool. No problem.

See you later, Lauren.

Bye, Cameron. Bye, Cameron.

I know that's more than your normal rate, but I'm going to go ahead and take

10% of that.

Jeez, Eddie, one night, Cameron the next. You're crushing it, Lo. Okay, you

did not just compare Cameron to Eddie Duran.

Famous Hawkeye and Hawkeye for everyday wear.

I can't take it. It's too much. I bet he's just a typical macho jock guy,

totally conceited.

Now I have to teach him polynomials.

Way to go, Lauren.

Wow, Lauren gets out fast about tutoring.

I'm talking about the update on Eddie Duran's fan page.

What were you doing on Eddie Duran's fan page? You're becoming one of us, Adam.

What's up?

Due to overwhelming response, Eddie has added five more names to the list of

semifinalists. And check out the list of names.

I'm on it. You're on it. I'm on it. Oh, my God, you're on it.

Okay, so three finalists will be announced at an awards ceremony on

Friday night at Max Duran's club. The three will then compete on stage for the

winning position.

Compete? Normally what happens at a contest?

On stage?

What is it? What's the problem?

Guys, I'm going to have to sing in public in front of Eddie Duran.