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They tell me it's nice this time of the year Down on

earth But my hands are in the clouds I'm acting

weird I'm lost for words Falling

What are you doing here?

I need you to listen to me, Doc. And really pay attention because there's a

hell of a lot more at stake here than you realize. No, you listen to me.

You have no idea what's at stake here. Damn it. I'm trying to do you a favor.

Okay? So as soon as I get out of this car, you need to turn around, go home,

forget about Colorado. Whatever you think is going on. It's a trap.

Cops are on their way.

You walk in there with those drugs, it's over. They'll arrest you.

Why are you telling me that?

If I get arrested, it solves all your problems, doesn't it? Get rid of me and

your low-life boss.

Yeah.

So why the warning?

Because I love your daughter.

She hates me.

Another thing in your favor.

She needs you more than she hates you.

You may suck as a dad, but you're all she's got. And she doesn't need her dad

getting arrested for trafficking drugs right now.

Please, Doc, just go home.

It's not worth it.

What are you gonna do? I'm not here as well.

Do the right thing.

Adriana.

Nap time's over.

Tyler?

Tyler, wake up!

Tyler!

What the hell?

Here.

Drink this.

What happened?

You dripped it off.

No, that's not it.

No, it's true. You were snoring. I thought there was a bear trapped in my

living room.

You drugged me.

Yeah, I had no other choice.

You, uh, you mind telling me why?

Figure it out.

They're right here.

And I'm going to save you the trouble from tearing your apartment apart.

I took away all your so-called evidence.

Yep, I got the BMW registration, the bill of sale for my old BMW.

Oh, and I destroyed that whole little photo album of yours.

There's nothing left linking me to that car or to Katie Duran's accident.

Yeah, I wouldn't be so sure about that.

I owe you a new laptop.

What'd you do to my computer?

I didn't know the password, so I just had to grill the entire thing.

Buy a new one and send me the receipt. Buy mail, of course, because I never

want to see you again.

Chloe 99.

Excuse me? That's the password.

Chloe 99.

You should have never have tried to frame me for Katie's death.

Frame? I think the word you're looking for is implicate. Because you're 100%

guilty. Guilty doesn't mean anything if you can't prove it.

Look at you.

Suddenly thinking that you're back in control.

I know I am.

Don't be so sure. Face it, Tyler. It's your word against mine. And no one is

going to believe a vindictive loser like you. Not the police, not Lily, and

certainly not Eddie.

You stupid fool. I told you to leave town.

No, I don't have to.

It was for your own good.

No, it was because of your hurt feelings.

Now get over it and get out.

You broke my heart, Chloe.

So did you talk to the label about the new songs?

Mm-hmm.

Briefly.

What'd they say?

Well, I told them where you weren't and that you were very committed to your new

style, and they got that.

Mm-hmm. But they still hate the songs?

Look, they don't hate them, man. You gotta get that out of your head.

They strongly dislike them, Jake.

Look, Eddie, it's like this, all right? They feel they have a product that

sells, so naturally they prefer to have more of the same, and they're trained to

think that way.

Well, if the product wants to branch out, go in a different direction, isn't

it important to let the product grow as an artist?

Eddie, we're talking about record execs.

So at least tell me you set them straight.

Yeah, I told them exactly what you wanted me to tell them. I told them

that... I personally thought the music was fantastic and that we're going to

release it one way or another so they can either have it on the label or we'll

find another one.

What'd they do?

They freaked.

Yeah.

But what, they're on board? Yeah, nervous, but on board.

Great.

When can we get in the studio?

We can get you into the studio this week.

Cool.

There is just one thing, a small thing.

What is it?

Well, they'd really appreciate it. Their words, I'd really appreciate it if you'd

include some of your old style.

Oh, the old style's not going to fit on the new album.

Look, dude, we're talking one or two songs. That's it, all right? They just

want to make sure there's a surefire hit in the mix. There is. I already know

there is.

Okay, then we'll have more hits than we know what to do with.

Plus, I think having some of the old stuff will pull in the audience into the

new stuff.

Jake, or it's going to confuse them.

Look, just think about it.

Fine.

Atta boy.

What's going on with you and Tracy?

We've had better days, but we're working on it.

Good.

It'd be weird without hate not seeing you guys together.

Yeah, I know.

You got a plan?

Always.

Hi.

Kelly.

I'm sorry to barge in.

I brought dinner.

I was just finishing up a report, actually.

It'll be quick.

You gotta eat, right?

Well, I was just gonna eat a snack, you know, and keep it going.

Oh, come on. I brought, like, the sushi rolls from the place around the corner.

Your favorite.

I'm on a deadline, Cal.

I promise. I won't distract you for long.

Okay.

Fine, come in.

This is my way of saying thank you for convincing Jake to give me my

job back.

You don't need to thank me. It's no big deal. No, it was a huge deal. I got a

glimpse of what it's like not to have a job, and it wasn't pretty.

It's a no-brainer for Jake to have you there. I mean, you're a good employee,

so thank you.

I used to be a good friend, and I hope that I still could be.

Trace, I'm so sorry for everything. I miss our movie nights. I miss our

cocktail Tuesdays.

Things are different now, Kelly.

They don't have to be, not if you don't hate me. I don't hate you.

I'm just disappointed.

I know. I'm really disappointed in myself, too.

But we can move on. We can get over it.

Honestly, I don't know.

So why can't you sleep?

I had a bad dream.

Details?

Um, I was performing at MK, and it was going great. I mean, I was all

energized and...

I was really into the song.

Yeah, it sounds absolutely horrific.

Now, wait for it.

I, um, was looking out, and I saw this figure in the back.

And I couldn't see his face, but, I mean, dream logic dictates that it would

be my dad.

Oh, honey.

No, I mean, it's fine. I just, I couldn't sing anymore. Once I saw him,

it just, like...

I opened up my mouth, and nothing came out. That's awful.

I felt so real.

It was my worst fear.

I'm so sorry.

Why? It's just a dream. No, it's probably because I mentioned that he

could be your mystery texter. I should never have said that.

No. I'm glad you did.

Why?

Because if you hadn't, I maybe would have started texting back more.

I would have kept thinking that it was just an anonymous fan, and we would have

gotten closer, and maybe he would have wanted to meet in person.

That's true.

Oh.

Good point.

So, um, did you get a chance to look at those poems that I'd saved that he'd

written?

No.

I don't think I want to anymore.

It's like I don't want to...

I don't want to get to know him.

I don't want to let him in my life.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Hey, Phil, it's Dad.

Come home, son.

I don't care where you are or whatever you are doing. Just steer clear of it

and let the police handle it. Your mother and I are very worried about you.

Just damn it, son. Listen to me and come home, please. We do not want to see you

get hurt.

We should have heard something by now.

It doesn't mean that something's gone wrong.

We've got to trust that Detective Conley can get to him and not let that happen.

Conley doesn't even know where he is.

And I sure don't trust Colorado.

How can we even trust Phil? Look, he made this choice.

There's only so many times that we can save him, Lise.

How can you say that? At this point, what else am I supposed to say?

You know what I mean? Even now, as dangerous as this has gotten, Phil has

chosen to do this himself. His way on his own.

So you're giving up on him?

I will never give up on our son.

But when this is over, done, we have got to let him go.

I can't do that.

I could never do that. You think I want to?

He made this choice.

No, Phil is lost and confused. He doesn't even know what he wants. What he

wants to do is prove that he doesn't need us anymore. I don't believe that.

I think what he wants to do is prove that he has changed and that he can

change.

He made a bad move and it spiraled out of control.

He feels horrible about it and about what happened to you.

And he's trying to fix it himself because he thinks that he owes us that

much. Maybe.

Definitely.

I wish I could believe you, honey. I want so badly to be wrong. I know it in

my heart.

What's wrong now?

Plague? Pestilence?

Locusts? We're waiting for your brother.

He's not back yet?

No, honey.

Did something happen to him? We don't know.

This is my fault, isn't it?

I should have told you guys right away.

Should have stopped him.

What happened to the doctor?

Change your plans.

Don't be smart, Phil. Give me a straight answer.

I intercepted him. Corrected my mistake.

Delivered, as promised.

Still think I'm useless and stupid?

I think you're dangerously foolish.

And that's a lot worse.

You got the drugs.

What's the problem? The problem is, not only did you waste my time and mess up

my credibility, but you jeopardized my freedom.

By involving the doctor, his princess, And most egregiously, the cops.

There's no cops.

Oh, yeah? Just me. We'll see.

Come on, think about it, Colorado. Why would I involve the police?

I'm in just as deep as you are.

Not anymore.

What does that mean?

You and I are going for a ride.

Let's go. Where to?

I haven't figured that part out yet.

Where are they going to find me, Colorado?

Topanga Canyon?

Under a bridge somewhere?

Do dumpsters?

You watch too many movies.

I'm one of your daddy's plasmas, no doubt.

What's going to happen?

When I decide, you'll be the first to know.

Let's go.

You drive.

You don't have to do this, man. Do what?

You kill me.

Who says I'm going to kill you? Then again, who says I'm not?

I'll do whatever you want, whenever you want, for free. Hold it right there.

Right there. Let him go.

Where'd you come from? Your surveillance system's a little out of date.

I figured out the blind spots with my eyes closed.

You almost had me believe in you, kid. I'm as surprised as you are.

Save it.

We're not finished.

I'd say that you are.

You're under arrest for trafficking narcotics.

You have the right to remain silent.

If you give up that right, anything you say can and will be used against you in

a court of law.

Bill!

Adriana, looking mighty fine tonight. Shut up.

You're finished.

God, you're naive.

Phil, where is my dad? Is he in there? Your dad's not here. I haven't seen him

all night.

It's okay. He's safe.

Just go home. I'll call you later, okay?

What about you? Are you getting arrested?

I don't know. Whatever happens, it's fine. We're safe, okay?

Can't hurt us anymore.

I'm out of here.

See you around.

I doubt it.

never have tried to frame me for Katie's death.

Frame?

Look, I think the word you're looking for is implicate, because you're 100%

guilty. Guilty doesn't mean anything if you can't prove it.

Look at you, suddenly thinking that you're back in control.

I know I am.

I might even get a smartphone endorsement deal out of this.

Hey, Lily, it's Eddie. I'm going to come by the studio tomorrow morning. I need

to talk to you ASAP.

All right, I'll see you then. Thanks.

Hey, what are you doing up?

I couldn't sleep.

I had a bad dream.

Oh, well, hopefully your brain has some nice ones in the queue.

That's if I can get back to sleep, which, as you can see, I can't.

You better get some rest.

You're going to be dragging at school tomorrow.

I'm actually not going to school tomorrow.

Why not?

Kelly has a back-to-back meeting set up for me tomorrow all day.

Really? Instead of school, huh?

Yeah, well, she said it's important. But we're going to be at Jake's office if

you want to come by.

Okay.

I've got to meet with Lily Park in the morning, but I think I can come by after

that. Why are you meeting with Lily?

To clear some stuff up.

I thought you despised her.

Oh, I do.

I doubt it's going to be a pleasant conversation, but it's nothing for you

to worry about, okay?

I'll come see you right after.

Sounds good.

Okay.

Don't let Kelly talk you into anything crazy before I get there, okay?

I won't. She's just looking out for me.

Yeah, but it can get confusing when all these so-called pros are throwing ideas

at you.

All right?

Okay, just remember, stay true to your judgment about what's right for you.

Okay, I will.

But I think she knows what she's doing. It's going to be okay.

I hope so.

Sorry I'm late.

It's okay. I'm used to it.

Well, then you better get unused to it because things are about to change

around here.

What's this stuff?

Oh, I'm just setting up a home office.

You're going to work from home?

Yep. You are looking at L.A.'s newest telecommuter. Good for the environment

and good for our marriage.

Wait. How can you stay home all day? I mean, what about your lunches, your

meetings, your parties?

Well, yeah, I'll still take a few of those when necessary, but the emphasis

is on home and on you.

You don't have to do all that, Jake. Listen, baby, I want to be there for you

whenever you need me, okay? You mean so much more to me than work.

You mean more to me than anything.

Do I mean more to you than Eddie?

Of course you do.

Although that's not really a fair contest because you're way hotter than

he is.

Listen, I will show you how connected we can be, okay?

Trust me. Baby, I'm just not ready, okay? Not yet.

Hey, Mom.

My God, I was so worried.

Where the hell have you been?

I had to make things right.

I had to do it on my own. I'm sorry.

Detective Conley, what is going on here? Did you arrest him? Not yet.

But I'm about to if he doesn't start cooperating.

Cooperating? I just handed you a criminal on a silver platter. And I need

to know everything that happened leading up to that point. Where is Colorado?

He is on his way to jail.

Thanks to me. We told you to stay here and wait for the police. You could have

gotten killed.

They couldn't do it without me. I had to go. I had to do it for Adriana to

protect her.

Adriana?

All right, this is on you, son, but she has been a bad influence from the

beginning. That's not true.

Okay, stop it with the family drama. Phil, I need to get some straight

answers out of you. It's the only way you're not going to jail.

Phil, please, just tell him what he needs to know.

There's nothing to tell.

I went to Colorado's to make the trade, led you guys right to him.

You got the guy.

It's over.

What were you doing tonight?

Nothing.

Let me rephrase.

You arrived home with a police escort who told me you were found at the scene

of a major drug bust. What were you doing there?

I could ask you the same question.

What are you talking about?

Don't try to lie, Dad, okay? I followed you there.

You made a mistake. Obviously, you're confused.

Am I?

Okay, then where were you?

Not that it's any of your business. I was at the office.

You're lying.

Dad, why are you messing around with criminals? Adriana, you're making a

mistake. You thought you saw me, but you didn't. Please.

You're tired. We're both tired. It's late.

We'll talk about it tomorrow, all right?

Daddy? Yeah?

Did you mean what you said earlier tonight?

What?

About you and me.

Well, you gotta give me more than that. I'm tired, Adriana. Come on, my brain's

fried. What is it?

And I guess it really didn't mean that much to you.

My mistake.

Yeah, never mind.

Now tell the prosecutor's office that they really came through for us.

Thank you.

Please tell us that's good news.

Colorado's been arraigned on trafficking charges.

Did he make bail? Is he going to be back on the street?

Nope. They convinced the judge that he's a flight risk.

Thank God.

What about Phil?

I'd like to think this was a wake-up call. Big wake-up call. Definitely,

definitely a wake-up call. Here.

I don't condone what you did.

And I'm still 100% certain that you're covering for Dr. Masters. Whatever he's

up to, I'm going to get to the bottom of it. I just wish that you would make

something easy for me.

I've told you everything I know.

No, you haven't.

But I think you're trying to do the right thing.

And I can respect that.

I'm not going to be getting into any more trouble.

If there's a trial, you may be called to testify.

Phil will do whatever he needs to do. Sure.

Just want a second chance.

I'll call the DA's office.

I'll let them know that you cooperated.

There shouldn't be any charges this time.

Hey, there won't be a next time. I'm going to hold you to that. I promise you

that.

Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, I appreciate the support.

Thank you.

We are the ones who should be thanking you.

Really.

If you ever put us through that again, I will kill you.

This is unbelievable.

I mean, as a fame and fortune and a rock star boy from one and up, now you get to

skip school too?

Yeah, but I'm kind of nervous about it. I mean, Kelly's all these meetings with

musicians and producers and songwriters, but I have no idea what I'm going to say

to any of them.

What are you talking about? You're going to be great.

I saw you hobnobbing at the concert. You're a pro now.

I was not hobnobbing. Oh, there was hobbing. There was knobbing all over the

place. I was just glad that you and my mom and Eddie were there.

And I really wish that you could come with me today and back me up. No, I will

be. I'll be there after school.

Because some of us lowly folks still have to go.

I appreciate it. Yeah, I just have to run home and get my camera first.

Trust me, I'm not going to stay there while all hell breaks loose.

I can't even imagine what it's like at your house right now.

Screwed up, that's what.

I mean, last night Phil came this close to going to the slammer.

Adriana, too. What? Really? Yeah, I don't know. I don't know all the

details, but...

Somehow connects back to her dad.

Dr. Don.

Mm-hmm.

Surgeon to the stars and criminal mastermind. Who knew?

Hold on. Criminal mastermind?

Yeah, they think he might have stolen a bunch of drugs from his own clinic.

What?

Yeah, somebody stole all these drugs from the dispensary. I thought it was my

loser brother, but it turns out all signs point to Dr.

Doom.

I really hope your mom ditches that creep.

No, don't worry. She already has. Very good. Yeah.

Good morning, Dr.

Masters. It's going to be a lovely day, huh?

You'll have it tonight.

Have what?

Cut the games, Ellie. Just be at my house at 9 o'clock.

You know what? I'm having a sexy little deja vu right now.

I'll bring the Chardonnay, my treat.

Well, doctor feel-good making you feel bad?

Let's confine our conversations to work-related topics and stay out of my

personal life, okay? How about that?

Well, sadly, your personal life became work-related when you started sleeping

with the boss.

Ellie, butt out, okay? Don't make me ask you again.

Can I talk to you for a second?

Nobody's stopping you.

I would like to know what your plans are moving forward. For what?

Come on, Don. Don't leave me hanging. What are you going to do?

Fire me?

Forgive me?

Ignore me?

I'm weighing my options.

Well, I need to know which option you're choosing so I know what the ground rules

are. I'm sorry I can't give you an answer.

Okay.

Okay, well, someone's got to take some action, so I guess it's going to have to

be me.

I don't think I should work here anymore.

I was worried from the beginning that this would end this way. It didn't have

to end this way.

I don't even know what to think.

It's like you're two different people.

I mean, one minute you're kind and caring and unbelievably attentive, and

then the next minute you turn and just... Say it.

Ellie can handle everything I have pending until you find my replacement.

Wait.

What?

Just tell me there's nothing going on with Max. It's all I want to hear.

I told you before, it's none of your business.

I see.

Eddie! So great to see you.

I'm so sorry, I just...

Got your message, but I'm just slammed right now. I have Jessica Simpson in

about three minutes, so if you want to talk later, that'd be great.

So what, all of a sudden you're going to start dodging me?

No, I definitely still want to talk to you, but I also have a job to do. I

mean, you wouldn't cancel a concert or start late just because you wanted to

speak to somebody now, would you?

No.

Great. All right, when?

Later tonight.

Okay, sounds great. The sooner the better.

Great, so rumor?

Say 7.30-ish?

I'll be there.

Wait, I've got to ask you this.

Why the sudden change of heart?

I mean, are you really ready to open up about the loss of your mother?

Actually, I'm just really curious to see what you have planned.

I'll see you later.

So I think the way to go with your sound is an edgy, you know, modern punk, angry

guitar, wild flag kind of feel.

Yeah. Yeah. That'll be a really hot vibe for you.

It's cutting edge, but she could definitely make it her own. What do you

think, Lauren?

You know, I don't know if I've ever really thought of myself as punky or

angry or wild.

You know, I feel like the songs that I write are more introspective.

Yeah, that's not a problem.

Look, we'll find you a new song to fit that new style.

Right, Kelly? Yeah, I'm already on it.

New songs?

So... Fill me in with all the fantastic ideas.

Lauren used to be so obsessed about school.

Now she's actually skipping.

I feel so unbalanced. She's got an actual career to focus on. Why would she

waste her time in class?

Good point.

I guess we can say officially that her life has changed forever.

I hope she still thinks about us from time to time.

Are you intentionally trying to freak me out?

Remember when Lauren was just...

I guess the idea of ever meeting Eddie just because he was in a separate

universe.

Lauren lives there too now. You're wrong.

She's not going to forget about me.

Us. This.

Hope I am wrong.

Well, I am going to meet her at her manager's later today, so there goes

your theory.

Were you invited or are you crashing?

I was invited, Mr.

You-Think-You-Know-It-All. Why are you trying to bring me down?

I'm just trying to protect you. Well, Lauren is the one who needs protection,

okay? Not me.

And I'm the Kevin Costner to her Whitney Houston.

I have no idea what that means.

I'm her bodyguard.

I need to help her navigate the treacherous waters of superstardom.

Oh, I'd love to see that. Take some pictures if it's okay with her.

Oh, I will.

Even if it isn't. You know me.

Shoot first, ask questions later.

I'm really happy for Lauren.

But you, you seem kind of stressed.

And not Lauren-related stressed.

Mel stressed.

You can tell the difference?

I can read you like a Hunter S. Thompson book.

Please tell me that's a compliment.

What's wrong?

I am a little stressed.

I just keep having really weird dreams about my bio mom.

Have you talked to her recently?

I tried calling her this morning, but her phone number was disconnected.

Maybe she changed it to avoid me.

I seriously doubt that. You're kind of captivating.

Then... I bet Lisa scared her off. Who knows? Maybe she even moved.

Possibly. Just had to let it go.

Uh-oh. Time for a daily dose of vitamin B.

Hi.

Hi.

Have you seen Phil at school today?

No.

Thanks.

Whoa.

Looks like someone's perfect world is imploding. Sure does.

I wonder what happened.

all I know is that last night Phil almost got arrested for doing something

he claimed was to protect her and Somehow her dad is involved and maybe a

criminal That would put most normal people in a bad mood. Yeah, or maybe she

just woke up today and realized she was dating my brother Anyway, I just wanted

to apologize for the way I acted last night Well, it really hurt my feelings.

You know, I've always had your back and I thought you knew that I do you've been

a great friend

This whole plot that Tyler has against me, it's really screwed with my nerves.

Forgive me?

Of course, sweetie.

The least I can do is take you out to lunch.

No, I wish I could, but a tween idol just got caught shoplifting and I have

to be down at the courthouse.

But, um, are you free tonight?

For you?

Absolutely. Great.

Meet me at Rumor, let's say 8-ish?

I'll be there.

Thank you, Lily. And again, I'm so sorry.

Everything is good, Chloe.

Things happen for a reason.

I'll see you tonight.

Can't you even pretend to be working?

Well, I have a feeling my productivity is no longer your concern.

Looks like Don fired you.

Nora, I tried to warn you.

Don is nothing but a sexual predator.

I mean, if you'd listen to me, you'd still have your job, but I guess the

idea of being with a sexy surgeon was too much.

Well, I, you know, don't blame me. You're not getting any younger.

For the record, I did not get fired. I quit.

Seriously? Yeah, you want to know why?

Because the woman I work with is crazy and twisted, and I finally had enough.

Excuse me.

As I was telling the ladies earlier, With this new image, it's going to put

out in front of the pack. You know, help her get her footing into the market.

Look, the world does not need another pretty girl pop singer.

But what they need is an Alanis meets Joan Jett meets Courtney Love.

You've heard Lauren's stuff, right?

Of course. Her voice.

So you know that she's not really that type of artist.

She's got raw talent.

Which is why I want to work with her.

And, like he said, the market is already flooded with these gentle pop starlets.

We need to do something different.

We need to do something that makes you stand out, that just brings out your

unique persona to build your brand.

Kelly, it's not just about the market.

It's about Lauren's identity.

She is who she is, and that's what makes her so great.

I mean, there's a reason she's here.

And to me, it sounds like you're trying to take that away from her.

I'm just trying to give her different colors and different levels.

What do you think, Lauren?

What is it?

I just want to let you know that Nora's gone.

Not to rub it in or anything, but just to let you know. I didn't know. Thanks.

She gave me the customary two-minute notice.

Oh.

Just the two of us again.

We used to make a pretty good team, remember?

Vaguely.

Well, maybe we should pick that up where we left off.

Why don't we discuss it when you come over tonight?

I'll order a nice dinner and get some of that petite Syrah you seem to like so

much.

I'm really sorry that I've neglected you lately.

I've been so worried about Phil and... It's okay. You were scared for him.

I was scared for him. I don't even like him.

I know, but you've been going through difficulties of your own, and I just...

It's okay.

Honestly, it was kind of cool being the good kid for a change.

For all this happened, I was always the one taking the heat.

So having no attention on me at all was kind of an improvement.

If I treated you that way, it's only because I was worried about you.

No, I get that.

Now.

I mean, I hope that we can put all of this behind us. I just... I just want to

be your mom again.

You're my mom.

So you forgive me?

Forgiveness might take another minute or two.

So how's your

wound?

It's a lot better.

It's a little tender when I turn a certain way.

Don't turn that way.

Listen, Dad, I just want to apologize for everything that I've put you and Mom

and Mel through.

I know it's been hell for you guys, and I know it's not enough just to say it,

but my hope is to start.

Yeah, well, you know, Phil, actions speak a lot louder than words. I know, I

know. And I want to make things right.

I'll do whatever it takes. I think you already have.

What? What you did last night, son, showed that you can be a man of your

word. Yes, you made a mistake. A huge, terrifying mistake.

But you rectified it.

I hope I did.

You did.

And that, more than any of the stuff that you have done the last month, shows

me...

What kind of person you really are.

Thank you, Dad.

That means a lot.

I mean it.

Now there's only one thing left to discuss.

What's that?

Your future.

Oh! Still there.

Really? Haven't thought about that in a while.

I want you to come work for me, Phil.

Unbelievable.

She's a bad girl.

She's a bad girl.

Thanks, Adriana.

That's why you want her.

That's why you want her.

That's why you want her.

That's why you want her.

Hey, so you comfortable with what Rick's pitching you?

It's a little intimidating, but, I mean, maybe they're right. Who am I to say?

It's your career.

I know, but, I mean, I kind of understand what he's saying about want

to stand out from the crowd and not sound like everyone else. You don't.

Okay, you have an amazing voice that's your own.

And that's what people are responding to. Why would you mess with that? Okay,

guys, we're ready for the next meeting.

Oh, uh, who's it with? Gia Martin, fabulous songwriter.

A songwriter?

Yeah, she wrote the top ten hits for Rihanna and Pink.

Lauren's an incredible songwriter.

Okay, she should be recording her own stuff.

Yeah, there's plenty of time for that.

But right now, what we need is a follow-up hit for Mars.

Something that's stronger than Mars. Something that's darker and edgier.

Don't you agree, Lauren?

Don't. Kelly, honestly, I don't think you know what you need.

What are you trying to do to her?