1 00:00:06,648 --> 00:00:08,550 ( alarm clock ringing ) 2 00:00:11,119 --> 00:00:12,655 ( turns off alarm ) 3 00:00:16,557 --> 00:00:21,430 ( exhaling in rhythm with punches ) 4 00:00:41,149 --> 00:00:43,286 ( music playing ) 5 00:00:45,787 --> 00:00:47,223 ( turnstile beeps ) 6 00:01:01,870 --> 00:01:03,706 ( music playing ) 7 00:01:22,923 --> 00:01:27,425 Richard, can you get me the price of the Waystar stock? 8 00:01:27,494 --> 00:01:29,595 - At close last night, please. - How is he? 9 00:01:29,664 --> 00:01:32,865 Good. A little clearer. He tried to put on a sock. 10 00:01:32,934 --> 00:01:34,662 Tom: Hey. 11 00:01:34,731 --> 00:01:36,704 - ( footsteps ) - Morning. 12 00:01:38,506 --> 00:01:41,574 Hey, Mondale. Wish me luck, buddy. 13 00:01:41,643 --> 00:01:43,408 Wish me luck. 14 00:01:43,477 --> 00:01:44,911 What’s that? "Good luck, Tom! 15 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:47,013 Hope it goes well!" OK, so, 16 00:01:47,081 --> 00:01:49,248 just wanted to say goodbye. 17 00:01:49,317 --> 00:01:50,883 Have you seen the numbers? 18 00:01:50,951 --> 00:01:53,585 Man, poor Ken. He’s like dysentery for the stock price. 19 00:01:53,654 --> 00:01:56,088 You are walking into a burning barn. 20 00:01:56,157 --> 00:01:57,489 Still excited. 21 00:01:57,558 --> 00:01:59,762 - Still rarin’ to go. - Mm-hmm. 22 00:02:01,029 --> 00:02:02,394 Whoa. 23 00:02:02,463 --> 00:02:04,597 I’m just paying homage. 24 00:02:04,666 --> 00:02:05,898 What’s that? 25 00:02:05,967 --> 00:02:08,262 {\an8}You miss me? Well, I miss you too. 26 00:02:08,330 --> 00:02:10,469 {\an8}Maybe we should arrange a date while she’s not around. 27 00:02:10,537 --> 00:02:13,806 - You’re weird. - No, you are weird! OK! 28 00:02:13,875 --> 00:02:16,709 - Goodbye. - Oh, Tom. 29 00:02:16,778 --> 00:02:18,010 I’m gonna go see Dad. 30 00:02:18,079 --> 00:02:19,979 If Marcia wants to be difficult, so can I. 31 00:02:20,048 --> 00:02:22,614 So...can you come with me? 32 00:02:22,683 --> 00:02:24,784 Uh, I gotta stay in front on this one, baby. 33 00:02:24,852 --> 00:02:25,852 It’s a hugie. 34 00:02:25,921 --> 00:02:27,286 My first morning stepping up. 35 00:02:27,355 --> 00:02:29,889 Just say you went to see the big boss. 36 00:02:29,957 --> 00:02:31,394 Don’t make me choose, Shiv. 37 00:02:32,493 --> 00:02:34,894 Please. Don’t make me choose. 38 00:02:34,963 --> 00:02:37,329 It’s a man’s right not to choose. 39 00:02:37,398 --> 00:02:40,265 Hey, Rava. Can you give me 30 seconds? 40 00:02:40,334 --> 00:02:42,536 Rava: Sorry, I’m just getting the kids ready. 41 00:02:42,604 --> 00:02:44,737 Oh, Luanne, can you get-- 42 00:02:44,806 --> 00:02:46,273 Yeah? OK. 43 00:02:46,341 --> 00:02:47,540 - Hey. - Hi. 44 00:02:47,609 --> 00:02:49,541 Uh, yeah, so... 45 00:02:49,610 --> 00:02:54,079 this is-- this is dumb, but bank call this morning, 46 00:02:54,148 --> 00:02:56,615 and I just wanted to ask-- 47 00:02:56,684 --> 00:02:58,618 Wait. What bank? Our old joint account? 48 00:02:58,687 --> 00:03:02,588 Um, no, no, Rava, the bank. 49 00:03:02,657 --> 00:03:06,392 ICBC, who have apparently bankrolled the old man for years. 50 00:03:06,461 --> 00:03:09,557 I’m sorry. I’m-- just in a rush. OK. 51 00:03:09,626 --> 00:03:11,230 Just two minutes? 52 00:03:11,299 --> 00:03:12,431 What’s your read? 53 00:03:12,499 --> 00:03:15,601 Do I go... do I go Hulk, or Bruce Banner? 54 00:03:15,669 --> 00:03:19,104 Well, K-Kendall, talk to your people about-- 55 00:03:19,173 --> 00:03:23,809 I know, you’re just-- you’re always so good with this stuff, and just, uh-- 56 00:03:23,878 --> 00:03:26,412 The Hulk is the incredible one, right? The Hulk. 57 00:03:26,481 --> 00:03:28,047 We have to go. I’m sorry. 58 00:03:28,116 --> 00:03:30,249 Why don’t you ask Roman? OK? 59 00:03:30,318 --> 00:03:32,518 - Guys? - Roma-- Rava. Come on. 60 00:03:32,587 --> 00:03:33,986 - Seriously? - I’m sorry. 61 00:03:34,055 --> 00:03:35,154 Kids: Bye! 62 00:03:35,222 --> 00:03:37,593 Bye, guys. Bye-bye. I love you. 63 00:03:43,799 --> 00:03:46,335 {\an8}( theme music playing ) 64 00:05:13,687 --> 00:05:16,490 {\an8}- Trainer: Out of ten? - Roman: Uh, seven. 65 00:05:16,558 --> 00:05:18,324 - OK. - ( Roman groans ) 66 00:05:18,393 --> 00:05:20,025 You’re in decent shape, 67 00:05:20,094 --> 00:05:22,895 you’re a little sloppy, but I can get you tight as a drum. 68 00:05:22,963 --> 00:05:26,465 Ah. Well, I trust Pax, and Pax says you’re the best. 69 00:05:26,534 --> 00:05:27,867 I’m only gonna say one thing, Roman, OK? 70 00:05:27,935 --> 00:05:28,868 Go for it. 71 00:05:28,936 --> 00:05:30,369 I take my shit serious, 72 00:05:30,438 --> 00:05:31,771 that’s why I have the reputation that I do, 73 00:05:31,839 --> 00:05:33,272 and I need you to take it serious, too. OK? 74 00:05:33,341 --> 00:05:34,706 Dude, I’m-- I’m onboard, 75 00:05:34,775 --> 00:05:37,210 so you can skip the whole speech bullshit, OK? 76 00:05:37,278 --> 00:05:39,306 - I’m down. - All right. 5:30 every day. 77 00:05:39,375 --> 00:05:41,780 Yeah, man, I’m serious. I’m serious as cancer. 78 00:05:41,849 --> 00:05:45,452 Fuckin’ more serious. Fuckin’ money cancer. 79 00:05:45,521 --> 00:05:48,087 You know, I’m COO now. 80 00:05:48,155 --> 00:05:49,322 - Mm-hmm. - Yeah. 81 00:05:49,390 --> 00:05:51,757 That’s Chief Operating Officer. 82 00:05:51,826 --> 00:05:55,862 It’s Waystar Royco, so if it operates, I chief it. 83 00:05:55,930 --> 00:05:57,897 Flip over on your belly. 84 00:05:57,966 --> 00:06:01,233 Yeah. ( grunts ) Ahh. 85 00:06:01,302 --> 00:06:04,136 {\an8}But yeah, no, 5:30, that’s perfect. 86 00:06:04,205 --> 00:06:06,339 {\an8}- A.M. right? - Yup. 87 00:06:06,407 --> 00:06:09,542 Well, good, because the other 5:30 I’ll be at work, ya know? 88 00:06:09,610 --> 00:06:12,279 Being an agent of change and fuckin’ firing people. 89 00:06:12,347 --> 00:06:13,347 ( groans ) 90 00:06:13,415 --> 00:06:14,583 ( elevator bell dings ) 91 00:06:16,884 --> 00:06:18,618 Thank you. 92 00:06:18,687 --> 00:06:20,186 Marcia: Ask her to wait there. 93 00:06:20,254 --> 00:06:21,688 Oh! She’s here. 94 00:06:21,757 --> 00:06:23,788 - It’s the morphine. - ( sniffles ) 95 00:06:23,857 --> 00:06:26,559 - It’s not that unusual. - I know. I’m fine. 96 00:06:26,627 --> 00:06:28,495 - Is everything all right? - Marcia: Hi, Shiv. 97 00:06:28,564 --> 00:06:30,229 - Shiv: Hi! - Hi, Tom. 98 00:06:30,298 --> 00:06:31,831 Hey. I’m afraid I can’t stay. 99 00:06:31,900 --> 00:06:33,903 - Excuse me one second. - Tom: First day. 100 00:06:36,638 --> 00:06:38,271 - Hi. - What’s the-- 101 00:06:38,340 --> 00:06:39,271 What’s going on? 102 00:06:39,340 --> 00:06:40,843 - Nothing. - No? 103 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:43,243 Staff. 104 00:06:43,312 --> 00:06:44,944 ( kissing ) 105 00:06:45,013 --> 00:06:46,411 Good to see you. 106 00:06:46,480 --> 00:06:48,314 Yeah. I know you said that he wasn’t great, 107 00:06:48,382 --> 00:06:49,548 but I was passing by, 108 00:06:49,617 --> 00:06:50,883 so I thought I’d just drop in. 109 00:06:50,952 --> 00:06:52,385 That is so sweet. 110 00:06:52,453 --> 00:06:55,421 But you know, he’s not seeing people right now. 111 00:06:55,489 --> 00:06:57,690 Yeah, but I thought I could just pop up. 112 00:06:57,759 --> 00:06:59,792 Even if, you know, he’s grumpy. 113 00:06:59,861 --> 00:07:01,560 I think it’s best you don’t. 114 00:07:01,629 --> 00:07:04,230 Marcia, I’ve seen my dad do the Master Cleanse. 115 00:07:04,298 --> 00:07:06,365 I can take him a little bit grouchy. 116 00:07:06,434 --> 00:07:08,671 I’m afraid that is out of the question. 117 00:07:10,405 --> 00:07:12,505 Um, do you-- Might it be an idea 118 00:07:12,573 --> 00:07:15,374 to check and see whether he’s changed his mind? 119 00:07:15,443 --> 00:07:16,909 - Yeah. - Perked up a little bit? 120 00:07:16,978 --> 00:07:18,881 Of course. 121 00:07:24,886 --> 00:07:26,753 ( whispering ) What the fuck? 122 00:07:26,822 --> 00:07:28,749 ( whispering ) I know. I have to go. 123 00:07:28,818 --> 00:07:29,889 Yeah, I know. 124 00:07:29,958 --> 00:07:31,291 Oh, hey. Hello. Hi! 125 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,625 I’m Shiv. 126 00:07:32,694 --> 00:07:34,994 Logan’s daughter. 127 00:07:35,063 --> 00:07:37,530 I just-- I wanted to say thank you for-- 128 00:07:37,599 --> 00:07:38,831 for all your work. 129 00:07:38,900 --> 00:07:40,866 You’re quite welcome. ( laughs ) 130 00:07:40,935 --> 00:07:43,436 - Yeah. It’s much appreciated. - Thank you. 131 00:07:43,505 --> 00:07:45,672 And how does he seem today? 132 00:07:45,740 --> 00:07:46,506 Good? 133 00:07:46,574 --> 00:07:48,903 Oh... you know. 134 00:07:48,971 --> 00:07:50,343 Actually, we don’t. 135 00:07:50,411 --> 00:07:52,681 We heard al about the sock. 136 00:07:53,982 --> 00:07:54,984 Yeah. 137 00:08:03,324 --> 00:08:04,860 ( computer ticking ) 138 00:08:12,368 --> 00:08:13,699 It’ll stabilize. 139 00:08:13,768 --> 00:08:16,705 Mm-hmm. I know. I know it will. 140 00:08:17,739 --> 00:08:20,267 So... I’ve been thinking. 141 00:08:20,336 --> 00:08:22,442 I’ve got a new game plan for the call. 142 00:08:22,511 --> 00:08:23,877 Uh-huh. 143 00:08:23,945 --> 00:08:26,379 Hey. Can you try and not look so fuckin’ nervous? 144 00:08:26,448 --> 00:08:27,547 I know what I’m doing. 145 00:08:27,616 --> 00:08:29,082 I’m relaxed. 146 00:08:29,150 --> 00:08:31,350 I just think it’s a little late, considering the gravity 147 00:08:31,419 --> 00:08:32,817 and the need to get the relationship right. 148 00:08:32,886 --> 00:08:36,155 Sure. The-- The new strategy is really just a refinement 149 00:08:36,223 --> 00:08:37,923 of all this great work. 150 00:08:37,992 --> 00:08:39,893 It goes, uh-- 151 00:08:39,961 --> 00:08:43,663 Well, the working title is "Go Fuck Yourself." 152 00:08:43,732 --> 00:08:45,597 - Uh-huh. - ( intercom beeps ) 153 00:08:45,666 --> 00:08:48,401 Receptionist ( over intercom ): Hi, I have Mr. Polk. 154 00:08:48,470 --> 00:08:50,169 Uh-huh. What do you think? 155 00:08:50,237 --> 00:08:52,766 I think I need a little bit more of an explanation. 156 00:08:52,834 --> 00:08:55,575 My dad’s a bastard, they need to know I’m a bastard, too. 157 00:08:55,643 --> 00:08:57,043 - Right? - Right-- 158 00:08:57,112 --> 00:08:58,272 Great. 159 00:08:58,340 --> 00:09:00,812 - ( phone system beeps ) - Hey, Mr. Polk. 160 00:09:00,881 --> 00:09:03,617 Polk ( on speaker ): Hi, Kendall, good to connect. 161 00:09:03,685 --> 00:09:06,720 Likewise. Yeah, great. 162 00:09:06,788 --> 00:09:08,657 ( Kendall sighs deeply ) 163 00:09:10,157 --> 00:09:12,124 So, you-- you wanna go? 164 00:09:12,193 --> 00:09:13,426 Well, why don’t you go? 165 00:09:13,495 --> 00:09:17,629 OK. Well, uh, sure. 166 00:09:17,698 --> 00:09:21,066 We just wanted to make contact, given where we are. 167 00:09:21,135 --> 00:09:24,003 - Mm-hmm. We are concerned. - Absolutely. 168 00:09:24,072 --> 00:09:26,806 Now, obviously, look, the main thing is, 169 00:09:26,875 --> 00:09:29,541 we just handle this very calmly, 170 00:09:29,610 --> 00:09:31,243 because the last thing either of us want 171 00:09:31,312 --> 00:09:33,746 is for this rather private arrangement my father made 172 00:09:33,815 --> 00:09:36,783 to, uh, you know, make waves. 173 00:09:36,852 --> 00:09:39,353 - Absolutely. - But I guess the issue is 174 00:09:39,421 --> 00:09:41,454 we owe you 3.2 billion-- 175 00:09:41,523 --> 00:09:43,022 3.25. 176 00:09:43,091 --> 00:09:44,590 Kendall: Hey, I was rounding down. 177 00:09:44,659 --> 00:09:45,925 We round up. 178 00:09:45,994 --> 00:09:48,662 3.25 billion, 179 00:09:48,730 --> 00:09:50,762 secured against Waystar stock, 180 00:09:50,831 --> 00:09:54,267 which is, you know, undergoing some temporary turbulence 181 00:09:54,335 --> 00:09:56,302 due to sector-wide factors. 182 00:09:56,371 --> 00:09:57,571 Mm-hmm. 183 00:09:57,639 --> 00:10:00,474 So, I guess, you know, 184 00:10:00,542 --> 00:10:02,207 what I’d like to know is, 185 00:10:02,276 --> 00:10:03,843 what your position will be 186 00:10:03,911 --> 00:10:06,012 if we have a sustained breach of the stock price 187 00:10:06,080 --> 00:10:09,248 and we fall out of compliance with our debt covenant? 188 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:11,717 OK, well, if the stock drops, 189 00:10:11,785 --> 00:10:13,519 we’re entitled to ask for a payment in full. 190 00:10:13,588 --> 00:10:15,691 Uh-huh, exactly. 191 00:10:16,658 --> 00:10:19,591 Technically, uh, yeah. 192 00:10:19,660 --> 00:10:24,363 So... what will we do here in reality? 193 00:10:24,432 --> 00:10:27,467 If it breaches 130, you’ve broken the covenant 194 00:10:27,536 --> 00:10:29,234 and we will want repayment. 195 00:10:29,303 --> 00:10:31,003 ( chuckles ) Right. 196 00:10:31,072 --> 00:10:32,506 I know. 197 00:10:32,574 --> 00:10:36,176 But, um, like, really? 198 00:10:36,245 --> 00:10:38,014 Seriously. 199 00:10:41,783 --> 00:10:43,015 OK, I-- I get it. 200 00:10:43,084 --> 00:10:44,984 That’s your initial position, 201 00:10:45,053 --> 00:10:47,421 but we will want to restructure, 202 00:10:47,489 --> 00:10:48,655 and, uh-- 203 00:10:48,723 --> 00:10:50,589 Look, here’s where I’m at. 204 00:10:50,657 --> 00:10:53,119 We’re not crazy about the media sector, 205 00:10:53,188 --> 00:10:56,161 we’re not crazy about how your father has treated our relationship, 206 00:10:56,230 --> 00:10:58,430 and our position is to seek recoupment. 207 00:10:58,499 --> 00:11:01,004 Oh, come on, man. Fuck off. 208 00:11:29,631 --> 00:11:31,564 - Uh, hello? - I’m here. 209 00:11:31,633 --> 00:11:33,699 Yeah. Yeah, come on. 210 00:11:33,768 --> 00:11:36,568 Real world, can we start to negotiate? 211 00:11:36,637 --> 00:11:39,071 Listen, son, that’s our position. 212 00:11:39,140 --> 00:11:41,207 If the stock drops below 130, 213 00:11:41,276 --> 00:11:43,676 you’re in breach and we want our money back. 214 00:11:43,745 --> 00:11:46,406 OK, fine. Let’s keep talking. 215 00:11:46,475 --> 00:11:48,114 Look, if you need to talk to me, 216 00:11:48,183 --> 00:11:50,249 maybe it’s better if we go through an intermediary. 217 00:11:50,317 --> 00:11:53,052 I’m not a particular fan of foul language, 218 00:11:53,120 --> 00:11:55,621 and I don’t like to be insulted. 219 00:11:55,690 --> 00:11:56,923 Thank you, good morning. 220 00:11:56,991 --> 00:11:58,894 ( click, dial tone ) 221 00:12:00,495 --> 00:12:02,898 - Gerri: Oh, boy. - ( beep ) 222 00:12:06,662 --> 00:12:10,103 - Fuck, that was brutal. - You were listening in? 223 00:12:10,171 --> 00:12:13,305 Of course I was in. I’m COO. Oof! 224 00:12:13,374 --> 00:12:16,541 Are-- Are they for real? Would they squeeze us? 225 00:12:16,610 --> 00:12:19,045 - Well, obviously they could. - Yeah, but why would they? 226 00:12:19,113 --> 00:12:20,947 Relax, man, it’ll be fine. 227 00:12:21,016 --> 00:12:23,683 Uh, no, it fuckin’ necessarily won’t. OK? 228 00:12:23,751 --> 00:12:25,717 If this became public, 229 00:12:25,786 --> 00:12:28,087 we could nosedive, we could death spiral here. 230 00:12:28,155 --> 00:12:30,323 Dude, I was only trying to be nice. 231 00:12:30,391 --> 00:12:33,427 That was a fucking shitshow, and you handled it like a moron, is the truth. 232 00:12:33,495 --> 00:12:35,362 Fuck off. 233 00:12:35,431 --> 00:12:37,097 ( chatter ) 234 00:12:37,166 --> 00:12:38,301 Gents. 235 00:12:39,768 --> 00:12:43,335 Hello. Uh, Greg Hirsch. 236 00:12:43,404 --> 00:12:46,105 I believe I’m working here as of today. 237 00:12:46,173 --> 00:12:49,809 OK, what is your job or job title? 238 00:12:49,877 --> 00:12:53,813 Um, job, not entirely sure, per se. 239 00:12:53,882 --> 00:12:56,749 Uh... I’ll find out. 240 00:12:56,818 --> 00:13:00,453 OK, um, I don’t have anything. 241 00:13:00,521 --> 00:13:04,724 I was actually personally appointed by Mr. Logan Roy. 242 00:13:04,793 --> 00:13:06,930 OK. Um... 243 00:13:08,729 --> 00:13:11,531 - Um... - Is there anyone else, maybe? 244 00:13:11,600 --> 00:13:12,665 Tom? 245 00:13:12,734 --> 00:13:13,833 - Tom. - Last name? 246 00:13:13,902 --> 00:13:15,334 Last name, uh... 247 00:13:15,403 --> 00:13:17,970 Weird, I don’t think I ever got his last-- 248 00:13:18,039 --> 00:13:21,277 Uh, T-- boss Tom... 249 00:13:22,777 --> 00:13:25,545 Tom? Tom? 250 00:13:25,614 --> 00:13:27,580 - Hey! Hey! - Hey. 251 00:13:27,649 --> 00:13:29,215 Can you help me? 252 00:13:29,284 --> 00:13:30,486 Can you help-- 253 00:13:36,892 --> 00:13:39,291 OK, Greg. Greg Roy? 254 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:41,026 That’s the-- I’m actually a Hirsch. 255 00:13:41,095 --> 00:13:43,229 I’m not a-- My mom’s a Roy, but, uh, 256 00:13:43,297 --> 00:13:46,233 I’m basically a Roy in all-- all but my name. 257 00:13:46,302 --> 00:13:47,831 ( chatter ) 258 00:13:48,904 --> 00:13:50,336 ( phone ringing ) 259 00:13:50,405 --> 00:13:52,271 - Jess: Wait-- - I’ll be two minutes. 260 00:13:52,340 --> 00:13:54,039 What? No. No. Shiv-- 261 00:13:54,108 --> 00:13:56,576 It has gotten weird. OK? It has gotten very weird. 262 00:13:56,645 --> 00:13:57,841 ( Kendall sighs ) 263 00:14:01,950 --> 00:14:03,716 - How is he? - I don’t know. 264 00:14:03,784 --> 00:14:06,419 - He might have put on a sock. - Well, that’s good, right? 265 00:14:06,487 --> 00:14:08,854 Or he could be lying there dead. I have no fuckin’ idea. 266 00:14:08,923 --> 00:14:09,856 - ( phone buzzes ) - OK, this is-- 267 00:14:09,925 --> 00:14:11,290 It’s not a good time. 268 00:14:11,358 --> 00:14:12,959 She thinks that Marcia’s poisoning him. 269 00:14:13,027 --> 00:14:14,927 I do not. Apparently, he doesn’t want to see us. 270 00:14:14,996 --> 00:14:16,329 Not including me? 271 00:14:16,397 --> 00:14:17,563 Why would he say that? 272 00:14:17,632 --> 00:14:19,031 Still pissed at you 273 00:14:19,100 --> 00:14:20,967 for not signing up to his corporate restructure 274 00:14:21,035 --> 00:14:22,368 to make Marcia queen of the castle? 275 00:14:22,436 --> 00:14:24,837 OK, yeah. Maybe she’s pissed. 276 00:14:24,906 --> 00:14:26,472 Look, did you see him over the weekend? 277 00:14:26,541 --> 00:14:28,873 No. I heard he wasn’t up to seeing people. 278 00:14:28,942 --> 00:14:31,411 Yeah, no one has seen him since we took him home from the hospital, 279 00:14:31,480 --> 00:14:32,506 like, Thursday. 280 00:14:32,574 --> 00:14:34,914 I think-- Rome? You saw him, right? 281 00:14:34,982 --> 00:14:37,316 Uh, sure, yeah, for, like, five minutes. 282 00:14:37,384 --> 00:14:40,452 But he was, um... ( groans ) he was pretty-- 283 00:14:40,521 --> 00:14:44,090 He wasn’t really him him, there were tubes and... 284 00:14:44,158 --> 00:14:46,553 - OK, but after that? - Nope. 285 00:14:46,622 --> 00:14:47,994 No one apart from Marcia has seen him 286 00:14:48,063 --> 00:14:49,528 for the better part of a week. 287 00:14:49,596 --> 00:14:52,131 - Four days is not a week. - OK, the majority of the week, 288 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:53,999 and we’re just accepting-- the whole world 289 00:14:54,068 --> 00:14:55,635 is just accepting this woman’s word 290 00:14:55,703 --> 00:14:56,802 that he put on a fucking sock. 291 00:14:56,871 --> 00:14:58,804 Look, relax, OK? 292 00:14:58,873 --> 00:15:00,139 I-It’s a process, 293 00:15:00,208 --> 00:15:01,774 we don’t want to rush the recovery... 294 00:15:01,843 --> 00:15:03,710 Oh, right, because you like playing boss? 295 00:15:03,778 --> 00:15:05,645 That’s not... 296 00:15:05,713 --> 00:15:08,914 Please. Can you go over there? 297 00:15:08,983 --> 00:15:10,249 Shiv, this is-- 298 00:15:10,318 --> 00:15:12,956 I literally have something unmissable. 299 00:15:16,725 --> 00:15:19,359 Later. OK? I’ll try later. 300 00:15:19,427 --> 00:15:21,297 - OK? - OK. 301 00:15:22,564 --> 00:15:24,197 Is everything OK? 302 00:15:24,265 --> 00:15:27,100 No. We are on the brink of total corporate collapse. 303 00:15:27,168 --> 00:15:29,035 Oh, yeah. Well, that figures. 304 00:15:29,104 --> 00:15:31,070 Well, call me if you go Lehman, will you? 305 00:15:31,139 --> 00:15:32,976 Might want some of these chairs. 306 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:47,223 ( soft chatter ) 307 00:15:57,566 --> 00:15:58,564 Morning. 308 00:15:58,633 --> 00:16:00,132 Morning. 309 00:16:00,201 --> 00:16:02,868 Here to help fix the Death Star. ( laughs ) 310 00:16:02,937 --> 00:16:04,838 "Grill on the exhaust vent, guys, 311 00:16:04,906 --> 00:16:06,475 grill on the exhaust vent." 312 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:11,611 Karolina: So, my only concern would be, to brief this meeting, 313 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:13,646 is it a little too aggressive 314 00:16:13,715 --> 00:16:15,014 for a temporary CEO? 315 00:16:15,083 --> 00:16:16,481 That is a good point. 316 00:16:16,550 --> 00:16:18,450 Yeah, well, we’ve got a very aggressive drop 317 00:16:18,519 --> 00:16:20,781 in our share price, so I think that’s appropriate, good? 318 00:16:20,850 --> 00:16:22,756 So brief this wide and brief it fast, OK? 319 00:16:22,824 --> 00:16:24,627 - OK. - Uh, yeah. Great. 320 00:16:28,763 --> 00:16:30,425 ( Kendall clapping hands ) 321 00:16:30,493 --> 00:16:32,598 All right, all right! 322 00:16:32,667 --> 00:16:34,900 Morning, morning, morning. 323 00:16:34,969 --> 00:16:36,703 Hey, hey, hey. 324 00:16:36,771 --> 00:16:38,805 My people. 325 00:16:38,874 --> 00:16:40,372 It’s great to see you all. 326 00:16:40,441 --> 00:16:43,976 You know my brother and I, CEO and COO... 327 00:16:44,045 --> 00:16:46,913 - Roman: COO. - Gerri, Karl, Karolina. 328 00:16:46,982 --> 00:16:47,947 Um... 329 00:16:48,015 --> 00:16:49,148 I’m actually gonna stand up, 330 00:16:49,217 --> 00:16:50,483 if that’s all right. 331 00:16:50,551 --> 00:16:54,486 My back is fucked. I have a new trainer, so... 332 00:16:54,555 --> 00:16:58,658 So, I just wanted to get the gang together early in my tenure 333 00:16:58,727 --> 00:17:01,994 to say, uh... "Yo." 334 00:17:02,063 --> 00:17:04,964 You’re probably all wondering about my dad. 335 00:17:05,033 --> 00:17:06,733 He’s doing OK. 336 00:17:06,801 --> 00:17:08,367 ( groans ) Motherfucker. 337 00:17:08,436 --> 00:17:10,302 We’re hoping for a full recovery. 338 00:17:10,371 --> 00:17:12,305 He’s, like, a thousand percent better, though. 339 00:17:12,373 --> 00:17:14,307 He’s like a bull in rhino hide. 340 00:17:14,375 --> 00:17:16,408 Uh-huh. Yeah. Slow and steady. 341 00:17:16,477 --> 00:17:19,445 This morning he put on a sock, so... 342 00:17:19,513 --> 00:17:23,652 That’s right. Uh, this morning he tried to put on a sock. 343 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:28,654 And welcome to Tom Wamsgans, 344 00:17:28,722 --> 00:17:31,257 who was managing Resorts South and Central 345 00:17:31,326 --> 00:17:33,258 and is now sitting up with the grownups. 346 00:17:33,327 --> 00:17:35,194 - Hey. I just want-- - So, what I want to announce 347 00:17:35,262 --> 00:17:37,263 to you all this morning is a new strategic vision. 348 00:17:37,331 --> 00:17:40,099 We have a great firm here. 349 00:17:40,167 --> 00:17:41,835 Multifaceted. 350 00:17:41,903 --> 00:17:43,402 Parks, cruises, 351 00:17:43,471 --> 00:17:47,574 telecom, live entertainment, sports-- 352 00:17:47,643 --> 00:17:49,275 but at the heart, media. 353 00:17:49,344 --> 00:17:52,176 TV, movies, books, newspapers. 354 00:17:52,245 --> 00:17:57,250 And what we’re fighting for is eyeballs, eyeballs which we convert to our customer base, 355 00:17:57,318 --> 00:18:00,186 eyeballs which we crate up and sell to advertisers. 356 00:18:00,254 --> 00:18:03,890 Right? And bottom line, we’re losing... 357 00:18:03,958 --> 00:18:06,693 to monopolistic disruptors. 358 00:18:06,761 --> 00:18:08,961 Alphabet, Facebook... 359 00:18:09,030 --> 00:18:11,091 Internet. Fucking game-changer, man. 360 00:18:11,160 --> 00:18:13,832 - That’s right, the internet. - Roman: Internet. 361 00:18:13,900 --> 00:18:18,404 But, uh, we are still just-- just-- in a position 362 00:18:18,473 --> 00:18:21,207 to leverage our brands into something in the new landscape. 363 00:18:21,276 --> 00:18:23,609 But if we don’t, we’re gonna be like 364 00:18:23,678 --> 00:18:27,279 the biggest fuckin’ horse trader in Detroit, 1909. OK? 365 00:18:27,348 --> 00:18:30,216 We need a more dynamic strategy. 366 00:18:30,285 --> 00:18:32,952 Now, let’s call it, for the sake of clarity, 367 00:18:33,021 --> 00:18:35,288 the Strategy of a Thousand Lifeboats. 368 00:18:35,356 --> 00:18:38,357 Vaulter is a lifeboat, 369 00:18:38,425 --> 00:18:41,656 ATN Citizens is a lifeboat. 370 00:18:41,724 --> 00:18:43,863 There are no bad lifeboats. 371 00:18:43,931 --> 00:18:45,732 VR could be a lifeboat. 372 00:18:45,801 --> 00:18:47,634 VR’s a bubble, 373 00:18:47,702 --> 00:18:50,102 but yeah. No bad ideas. 374 00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:51,470 Porn could be a lifeboat. 375 00:18:51,539 --> 00:18:54,708 Except that. That’s a bad lifeboat. 376 00:18:54,776 --> 00:18:55,775 ( laughs ) 377 00:18:55,844 --> 00:18:57,944 Hey, thanks, Rome. 378 00:18:58,012 --> 00:18:59,444 Look, this isn’t a brainstorm, 379 00:18:59,513 --> 00:19:02,014 all I’m saying, everyone’s invited. OK? 380 00:19:02,083 --> 00:19:03,950 I want each and every one of you 381 00:19:04,019 --> 00:19:06,252 to be innovating, challenging, 382 00:19:06,321 --> 00:19:08,421 being bold, being disruptive, 383 00:19:08,489 --> 00:19:11,757 bringing me new, original, multiplatform content. 384 00:19:11,825 --> 00:19:14,794 Bring me more in the interactive and digital space. 385 00:19:14,863 --> 00:19:16,362 Bring me franchiseable IP. 386 00:19:16,431 --> 00:19:19,065 Bring me a thousand lifeboats. 387 00:19:19,134 --> 00:19:21,267 Bring me a fucking armada of eyeballs. 388 00:19:21,336 --> 00:19:24,373 Because steady as she goes hits the iceberg. 389 00:19:26,140 --> 00:19:28,107 All right. Thanks, everyone. 390 00:19:28,176 --> 00:19:30,777 Lifeboats! Whoo! 391 00:19:30,846 --> 00:19:32,949 ( applause ) 392 00:19:37,385 --> 00:19:39,285 Just had to say, that was great. Kudos. 393 00:19:39,353 --> 00:19:41,855 Always here if you need a friendly ear, 394 00:19:41,923 --> 00:19:43,455 Lord Vader. 395 00:19:43,524 --> 00:19:45,091 Just get shit moving at Parks. 396 00:19:45,159 --> 00:19:46,554 - Yes. - Yeah, Tom? 397 00:19:46,623 --> 00:19:47,661 It’s stagnant, 398 00:19:47,729 --> 00:19:50,124 so shake that fuckin’ tree, C3PO. 399 00:19:50,192 --> 00:19:52,431 ( laughs ) Shakin’ the tree. Shakin’ the tree. 400 00:19:52,499 --> 00:19:54,637 ( robotic voice ) Shakin’ it big time. 401 00:19:56,838 --> 00:19:58,805 Uh, Fiona. Walk with me. 402 00:19:58,874 --> 00:20:01,007 Can you send flowers to Rava? 403 00:20:01,076 --> 00:20:03,442 Nice, but, you know, not ridiculous. 404 00:20:03,511 --> 00:20:06,278 They should smell like flowers, not desperation. 405 00:20:06,347 --> 00:20:07,946 Oh, and Fi, talk to Jess, 406 00:20:08,015 --> 00:20:10,583 I might want to throw a couple of items up on the internal. 407 00:20:10,652 --> 00:20:12,651 Not a big deal, couple of TED talks. 408 00:20:12,719 --> 00:20:16,389 Maybe a documentary on the Epic of Gilgamesh, I’m thinking? 409 00:20:16,457 --> 00:20:19,158 You know, it’s the first story, archetypal quest shit. 410 00:20:19,226 --> 00:20:21,830 Because what are we if not storytellers? 411 00:20:23,593 --> 00:20:24,764 Hey. Talk to me. 412 00:20:24,833 --> 00:20:26,065 Down three points, 413 00:20:26,133 --> 00:20:27,633 and there’s an AP headline 414 00:20:27,702 --> 00:20:30,302 "CEO tells staff Waystar headed for iceberg." 415 00:20:30,371 --> 00:20:33,906 Not iceberg, lifeboats. I said lifeboats, not iceberg! 416 00:20:33,975 --> 00:20:36,342 - Jesus! Karolina. - That’s what we’re pushing. 417 00:20:36,410 --> 00:20:38,005 - Push harder. - Will do. 418 00:20:38,074 --> 00:20:40,045 Gerri: I want to talk options to you, OK? 419 00:20:40,114 --> 00:20:42,481 I’ve got some thoughts I’ve been working on for a long time-- 420 00:20:42,550 --> 00:20:45,417 OK, I don’t want the sloppy seconds, Gerri. I’m taking five to think big. 421 00:20:45,486 --> 00:20:47,320 Ken, these are modeled and thought through-- 422 00:20:47,389 --> 00:20:48,955 And rejected. 423 00:20:49,024 --> 00:20:50,456 Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m talking a walk, 424 00:20:50,524 --> 00:20:51,858 I need to get some altitude on this. 425 00:20:51,926 --> 00:20:53,329 I’ll be back. 426 00:21:01,135 --> 00:21:03,806 Cha-cha-cha-cha-cha-cha-cha. 427 00:21:08,810 --> 00:21:10,379 ( Roman mutters ) 428 00:21:58,393 --> 00:22:00,596 ( undoes belt, unzips ) 429 00:22:27,555 --> 00:22:29,255 Man: The thing about capitalism is, yeah, sure, 430 00:22:29,323 --> 00:22:30,689 it’s got its issues, but fuck me-- 431 00:22:30,758 --> 00:22:32,991 this is a piece of shit chain on a stretch of nothing, 432 00:22:33,059 --> 00:22:37,429 but this-- this is the most delicious thing anyone’s ever fucking tasted. 433 00:22:37,498 --> 00:22:39,564 ( mouth full ) Oh, my God. Thank you. 434 00:22:39,633 --> 00:22:42,068 - Thank you. - Kendall: So dude, listen. 435 00:22:42,136 --> 00:22:44,237 - Mm-hmm? - I could do with a read 436 00:22:44,305 --> 00:22:46,705 from someone without a dog in the fight. 437 00:22:46,774 --> 00:22:49,074 Actually, I gotta talk to you about something, too. 438 00:22:49,143 --> 00:22:50,343 This is tight. 439 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:52,311 This is absolutely just us, OK? 440 00:22:52,379 --> 00:22:53,646 Because a leak kills me. 441 00:22:53,715 --> 00:22:56,082 Right. This is about Rava. 442 00:22:56,151 --> 00:22:58,051 - For a pal. - Rava? 443 00:22:58,119 --> 00:22:59,285 Yeah, it’s a mutual friend, 444 00:22:59,353 --> 00:23:00,753 and they want to know is it cool, 445 00:23:00,822 --> 00:23:03,657 or you still hankerin’ for a wankerin’? 446 00:23:03,725 --> 00:23:04,724 ( scoffs ) 447 00:23:04,793 --> 00:23:06,325 I don’t have time for this. 448 00:23:06,394 --> 00:23:08,261 I mean, who-- who’s asking? 449 00:23:08,329 --> 00:23:10,563 - What? - I can’t say. 450 00:23:10,631 --> 00:23:12,665 But they just want to know if it’s an issue. 451 00:23:12,734 --> 00:23:14,733 Like who, fuckin’ Paul? 452 00:23:14,802 --> 00:23:18,137 Well, if you’re asking, I’m assuming it’s a fucking issue. 453 00:23:18,206 --> 00:23:22,041 No, I mean, look, we’re separated, you know? 454 00:23:22,109 --> 00:23:24,276 Whatever. Free agents. 455 00:23:24,345 --> 00:23:26,245 Yeah. No, I get it. 456 00:23:26,314 --> 00:23:27,413 I’m gonna have another. 457 00:23:27,481 --> 00:23:29,381 You know, if you eat it fast enough 458 00:23:29,450 --> 00:23:31,050 it actually burns off the calories. 459 00:23:31,118 --> 00:23:32,085 It’s like a loophole. 460 00:23:32,153 --> 00:23:34,320 Can I have another, please? 461 00:23:34,389 --> 00:23:36,789 So, listen, when I took over... 462 00:23:36,858 --> 00:23:40,726 found out Dad took out a huge loan 463 00:23:40,795 --> 00:23:43,497 a decade ago. Secret. Through the holding company. 464 00:23:43,565 --> 00:23:44,864 Are you serious? 465 00:23:44,933 --> 00:23:46,065 Secured against the family’s stake 466 00:23:46,134 --> 00:23:47,234 in the public firm. 467 00:23:47,302 --> 00:23:48,701 Fuck. Dude. 468 00:23:48,769 --> 00:23:50,802 Yeah. Now the stock is getting ready to breach, 469 00:23:50,871 --> 00:23:52,738 - and the bank are... - Yeah, I know, I saw the price. 470 00:23:52,807 --> 00:23:55,808 It’s brutal. Who’s the bank? 471 00:23:55,877 --> 00:23:58,178 Mm-hmm. I’m just gonna do this. 472 00:23:58,247 --> 00:24:00,346 Dude... 473 00:24:00,414 --> 00:24:02,315 we’re not at Buckley anymore. Jesus. 474 00:24:02,384 --> 00:24:03,682 It’s fine. 475 00:24:03,751 --> 00:24:06,222 So, these guys have your dick in a vise. 476 00:24:07,355 --> 00:24:09,522 Yes. Thank you, Stewy. 477 00:24:09,590 --> 00:24:12,358 - Mm-hmm. - Can I have your take? 478 00:24:12,427 --> 00:24:15,122 Well, number one, you boost the price. 479 00:24:15,191 --> 00:24:17,096 - Yeah, no shit, Sherlock. - OK. 480 00:24:17,165 --> 00:24:18,998 - I’m trying. - OK. 481 00:24:19,067 --> 00:24:22,134 How’s it gonna play for us to refinance? 482 00:24:22,203 --> 00:24:23,770 Honestly? Not great. 483 00:24:23,839 --> 00:24:28,006 Why won’t your original bank step up? Not good. 484 00:24:28,075 --> 00:24:31,077 People don’t love the sector, and they don’t love the fucking firm. 485 00:24:31,146 --> 00:24:32,712 It’s ramshackle, is the view. 486 00:24:32,781 --> 00:24:36,783 And bro, they don’t love... you. 487 00:24:36,852 --> 00:24:38,221 It’s tough. 488 00:24:40,922 --> 00:24:42,758 ( squeaking ) 489 00:24:52,868 --> 00:24:54,003 Ah, fuck it. 490 00:24:57,171 --> 00:25:00,440 OK! I am open for business. 491 00:25:00,508 --> 00:25:02,174 You know, one thing occurs. 492 00:25:02,243 --> 00:25:04,977 Just blue sky, wouldn’t happen in a million years, 493 00:25:05,046 --> 00:25:07,013 but what if 494 00:25:07,082 --> 00:25:08,982 we came in, 495 00:25:09,050 --> 00:25:12,021 took the whole thing off your family’s hands? 496 00:25:14,321 --> 00:25:17,223 Uh, well, obviously no, 497 00:25:17,292 --> 00:25:20,626 fuck off, how dare you, I’m so insulted, et cetera. 498 00:25:20,695 --> 00:25:23,763 Of course. But you and Roman and Shiv, 499 00:25:23,832 --> 00:25:27,327 you’re gonna do that thing forever? No. 500 00:25:27,396 --> 00:25:30,503 You all have the chance to be fucking... 501 00:25:30,571 --> 00:25:34,106 fucking, like, ugly petro-ruble rich. 502 00:25:34,175 --> 00:25:35,475 You can do anything. 503 00:25:35,543 --> 00:25:36,676 You can go into tech, 504 00:25:36,745 --> 00:25:38,577 Shiv can do her politics or whatever, 505 00:25:38,645 --> 00:25:41,547 and Roman can, you know, snort his body weight. 506 00:25:41,616 --> 00:25:44,049 And you all live unhappily ever after. 507 00:25:44,118 --> 00:25:45,385 Uh-huh. Thanks, Stewy. 508 00:25:45,454 --> 00:25:46,889 Just think about it. 509 00:25:56,164 --> 00:25:58,698 Tom: Can I get the senior team together tomorrow 510 00:25:58,767 --> 00:26:00,566 for a reorientation? 511 00:26:00,635 --> 00:26:02,939 Shakin’ the tree, folks, shakin’ the tree. 512 00:26:04,439 --> 00:26:06,306 Excuse me. 513 00:26:06,375 --> 00:26:08,844 Greg? Are you kidding? 514 00:26:10,077 --> 00:26:11,110 Hey, Tom. 515 00:26:11,179 --> 00:26:12,511 Forgive me, but, uh... 516 00:26:12,579 --> 00:26:14,414 we talkin’ to each other on the poop deck 517 00:26:14,482 --> 00:26:16,916 of a majestic schooner? 518 00:26:16,985 --> 00:26:20,754 Is the salty brine stinging my weather-beaten face? 519 00:26:20,822 --> 00:26:22,421 No? 520 00:26:22,490 --> 00:26:24,156 Then why the fuck are you wearing 521 00:26:24,225 --> 00:26:25,258 a pair of deck shoes, man? 522 00:26:25,326 --> 00:26:27,459 Oh-- Yeah-- No, well, 523 00:26:27,528 --> 00:26:31,097 my credit card got maxed out, I’m staying in a youth hostel 524 00:26:31,165 --> 00:26:34,466 - on, like, $80 a day-- - Jesus. How squalid. 525 00:26:34,535 --> 00:26:36,105 Dude, are you carrying dog shit? 526 00:26:37,872 --> 00:26:40,706 No-- No, it’s, uh... 527 00:26:40,775 --> 00:26:42,742 it’s free, right? 528 00:26:42,810 --> 00:26:43,943 Is that cool? I mean, 529 00:26:44,012 --> 00:26:46,245 I don’t wanna be melodramatic, 530 00:26:46,314 --> 00:26:50,182 but my body is growing weak due to a lack of sustenance. 531 00:26:50,251 --> 00:26:51,951 But in a dog poop baggie? 532 00:26:52,020 --> 00:26:53,652 Yeah, I have a bunch of ’em 533 00:26:53,720 --> 00:26:55,522 - from back home-- - Greg, that’s disgusting. 534 00:26:55,591 --> 00:26:57,189 Not really. 535 00:26:57,258 --> 00:26:59,892 It’s not like they pre-poop them or something, 536 00:26:59,960 --> 00:27:02,228 like, it’s not like-- they’re just bags, really. 537 00:27:02,297 --> 00:27:03,863 It’s just a mental barrier. 538 00:27:03,932 --> 00:27:06,932 A pair of cap-toe Oxfords, Crockett and Jones, ASAP. 539 00:27:07,001 --> 00:27:09,403 Lucinda, can we figure out where we might put 540 00:27:09,471 --> 00:27:11,307 the talented Mr. Greg? 541 00:27:31,493 --> 00:27:33,029 ( knocking on door ) 542 00:27:35,430 --> 00:27:37,663 - Hey. - Hey. 543 00:27:37,732 --> 00:27:40,532 - Nathaniel. - Siobhan. 544 00:27:40,601 --> 00:27:42,535 - ( Shiv laughs ) - How have you been? 545 00:27:42,604 --> 00:27:45,004 Uh, yeah, good. Busy. 546 00:27:45,072 --> 00:27:46,842 Right. 547 00:27:48,776 --> 00:27:50,277 So, is this...? 548 00:27:50,346 --> 00:27:51,711 Work. 549 00:27:51,780 --> 00:27:54,914 - OK. Of course. - Yeah. 550 00:27:54,983 --> 00:27:57,116 - Wha-- What? - Work. 551 00:27:57,185 --> 00:28:00,953 A little work meeting on the bed of a four-star hotel. 552 00:28:01,022 --> 00:28:02,456 Get your mind out of the gutter. 553 00:28:02,524 --> 00:28:04,551 OK. 554 00:28:04,620 --> 00:28:08,161 How’s it goin’ workin’ with... Joyce? 555 00:28:08,229 --> 00:28:11,764 That tall glass of tepid water from Albany. 556 00:28:11,833 --> 00:28:13,232 It’s great. Yeah. 557 00:28:13,301 --> 00:28:16,669 How’s the, uh, poor man’s Fidel Castro? 558 00:28:16,738 --> 00:28:19,438 Senior senator from the state of 1975. 559 00:28:19,507 --> 00:28:21,307 How’s that workin’ out for ya? 560 00:28:21,376 --> 00:28:23,108 Better. Zing! 561 00:28:23,177 --> 00:28:24,447 ( both laugh ) 562 00:28:25,847 --> 00:28:28,814 I wondered if you could do me a favor. 563 00:28:28,883 --> 00:28:30,249 Do I owe you a favor? 564 00:28:30,318 --> 00:28:31,617 Yeah, ’cause I deigned to date you. 565 00:28:31,686 --> 00:28:34,514 You deigned. That’s nice. 566 00:28:34,583 --> 00:28:36,255 And I thought we were gonna be friends. 567 00:28:36,324 --> 00:28:38,991 Sure. I wanna be friends. 568 00:28:39,060 --> 00:28:40,259 Good. 569 00:28:40,328 --> 00:28:42,594 I need a background check on somebody. 570 00:28:42,663 --> 00:28:45,297 Well, that might cause some ethical issues. 571 00:28:45,366 --> 00:28:48,534 ’Cause there’s a world where my guy and your gal 572 00:28:48,602 --> 00:28:51,571 end up in the mud wrestling for the Democratic nomination. 573 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:53,572 No, it’s not political. 574 00:28:53,641 --> 00:28:57,711 I need background on someone off the record. 575 00:28:57,779 --> 00:29:00,613 - Uh, Marcia. - Marcia. 576 00:29:00,682 --> 00:29:02,615 - The wicked stepmother. - Yeah. 577 00:29:02,684 --> 00:29:04,784 It occurred to me a few years too late 578 00:29:04,852 --> 00:29:06,452 that I don’t really know anything about her. 579 00:29:06,521 --> 00:29:07,754 So... just due diligence. 580 00:29:07,822 --> 00:29:10,289 - OK? - Well, um, 581 00:29:10,358 --> 00:29:13,760 I know a really horrible guy 582 00:29:13,828 --> 00:29:16,195 who’s incredibly expensive. 583 00:29:16,264 --> 00:29:18,831 OK. Yeah, that sounds great. OK. 584 00:29:18,900 --> 00:29:21,768 - All goes through you? - Yes, milady. 585 00:29:21,837 --> 00:29:24,104 ( snickers ) 586 00:29:24,172 --> 00:29:25,772 OK. 587 00:29:25,841 --> 00:29:27,376 ( clears throat ) 588 00:29:28,610 --> 00:29:30,609 - "Deigned." - Yeah. 589 00:29:30,678 --> 00:29:32,278 Did you see the women I dated after you? 590 00:29:32,346 --> 00:29:34,379 Yeah. They only dated you because you dated me. 591 00:29:34,448 --> 00:29:37,820 They were like, "Oh, I guess he must have something." 592 00:29:41,588 --> 00:29:44,323 Woman on video: Waystar diversity and harassment policy. 593 00:29:44,392 --> 00:29:46,693 Waystar Royco has worked hard to develop a tolerant 594 00:29:46,761 --> 00:29:48,160 and respectful workplace. 595 00:29:48,229 --> 00:29:49,696 The company is strongly committed 596 00:29:49,765 --> 00:29:50,763 to making employment decisions 597 00:29:50,832 --> 00:29:52,497 based on valid requirements 598 00:29:52,566 --> 00:29:56,035 and without regards to race, religion, national origin, 599 00:29:56,104 --> 00:29:57,771 ancestry, gender, gender identity, 600 00:29:57,839 --> 00:29:59,338 gender expression, sex preference, 601 00:29:59,407 --> 00:30:02,708 sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, 602 00:30:02,777 --> 00:30:04,643 military status, marital status, 603 00:30:04,712 --> 00:30:06,912 or any other status as is protected by applicable law. 604 00:30:06,981 --> 00:30:09,175 Where the law requires affirmative action programs, 605 00:30:09,244 --> 00:30:12,151 the company will strive to comply with the provisions of those laws. 606 00:30:12,220 --> 00:30:13,887 Thank you for your attention. 607 00:30:13,955 --> 00:30:17,657 Welcome to your new future at Waystar Royco. 608 00:30:17,726 --> 00:30:20,059 {\an8}All: Feel it! 609 00:30:20,128 --> 00:30:23,062 - Hey. Where we at? - Gerri: Hey. 610 00:30:23,130 --> 00:30:25,532 - We’re down two more points. - Fuck. 611 00:30:25,601 --> 00:30:28,171 Listen, Sandy Furness is here. 612 00:30:29,570 --> 00:30:31,403 - What do you mean? - I mean, he’s here, 613 00:30:31,472 --> 00:30:33,139 - in the building. - He can’t do that. 614 00:30:33,207 --> 00:30:36,241 Fucking Pepsi doesn’t just drop in to see Coke. 615 00:30:36,310 --> 00:30:37,844 Put him where no one can see him. 616 00:30:37,913 --> 00:30:39,949 South tank. I’m right here. 617 00:30:42,278 --> 00:30:44,684 Sharks are circling. 618 00:30:44,753 --> 00:30:47,185 Your father would shoot him on sight. 619 00:30:47,254 --> 00:30:48,988 You know, I don’t need to hear what my father would do right now. 620 00:30:49,057 --> 00:30:51,090 - OK? He’s not here. - Right. 621 00:30:51,159 --> 00:30:52,528 - I’m gonna handle it. - He’s not here. 622 00:30:53,928 --> 00:30:55,895 Mr. Furness, what a surprise. 623 00:30:55,964 --> 00:30:58,297 - So kind of you to drop by. - Oh, not at all. 624 00:30:58,366 --> 00:31:01,234 I just came to say how sorry I was to hear about your dad. 625 00:31:01,302 --> 00:31:03,603 Well, it’s so kind of you to do it in person 626 00:31:03,672 --> 00:31:04,838 when you could have just called. 627 00:31:04,906 --> 00:31:06,405 Thank you. 628 00:31:06,474 --> 00:31:09,208 Well, I hope I didn’t send the birds a-tweeting, 629 00:31:09,277 --> 00:31:12,245 what with all the uncertainty and whatnot. 630 00:31:12,313 --> 00:31:14,346 We’ll make sure people know it’s just friendly. 631 00:31:14,415 --> 00:31:16,616 And you’ll give your dad my best, tell him I stopped by? 632 00:31:16,685 --> 00:31:18,150 Of course. Sure. 633 00:31:18,219 --> 00:31:21,988 Maybe when that news is, uh... less likely to kill him. 634 00:31:22,057 --> 00:31:25,324 ( laughs ) OK, well, 635 00:31:25,392 --> 00:31:27,827 thank you. I do-- I appreciate this. 636 00:31:27,896 --> 00:31:29,294 Oh, and just to say, 637 00:31:29,363 --> 00:31:32,464 if, um, I can give you any advice, 638 00:31:32,533 --> 00:31:34,400 I’m just watching the wheels nowadays, 639 00:31:34,468 --> 00:31:36,202 so if you want to run anything by me 640 00:31:36,270 --> 00:31:38,238 as an honest broker, use me. 641 00:31:38,307 --> 00:31:40,072 A mentor. 642 00:31:40,141 --> 00:31:42,641 That is a very kind offer. 643 00:31:42,709 --> 00:31:46,178 Well, there’s probably a million options with our two firms. 644 00:31:46,247 --> 00:31:49,983 Swaps, acquisitions, cooperative interactions. 645 00:31:50,051 --> 00:31:51,417 You know, smart stuff 646 00:31:51,485 --> 00:31:54,221 only a young man like you can conceive of. 647 00:31:54,290 --> 00:31:55,655 ( chuckles ) 648 00:31:55,724 --> 00:31:57,452 Well, Sandy, 649 00:31:57,520 --> 00:31:59,258 you’ve been pretty smart. 650 00:31:59,327 --> 00:32:01,327 Smarter than the regulators, anyway. 651 00:32:01,396 --> 00:32:04,429 Tell you what’s smart: Vaulter. 652 00:32:04,498 --> 00:32:06,635 I don’t care what the wise apples say. 653 00:32:11,840 --> 00:32:14,477 Well, uh, I’ve got a thing. 654 00:32:16,077 --> 00:32:19,111 Hey, Jess, will you take Mr. Furness down? 655 00:32:19,180 --> 00:32:23,450 Look at you. Right in the eye of the raging storm and... 656 00:32:23,518 --> 00:32:25,554 and cool as a cucumber. 657 00:32:26,955 --> 00:32:30,026 Stay strong. ( clicks tongue ) Stay in touch. 658 00:32:32,427 --> 00:32:33,696 Um... 659 00:32:41,937 --> 00:32:43,569 - Yeah. - What happened? 660 00:32:43,637 --> 00:32:46,238 He said I was dead in the water without him 661 00:32:46,307 --> 00:32:47,807 and tried to finger-bang me. 662 00:32:47,875 --> 00:32:50,243 What’d you say? 663 00:32:50,311 --> 00:32:52,681 Said I’d rather eat my own shit. 664 00:32:55,283 --> 00:32:57,982 - Have you heard? - What? 665 00:32:59,516 --> 00:33:01,357 Stock’s gone below 130. 666 00:33:07,595 --> 00:33:10,233 ( siren wails ) 667 00:33:19,973 --> 00:33:23,003 Kendall ( sighs ): You know sometimes you leave the party 668 00:33:23,072 --> 00:33:25,377 and you wonder what everyone’s saying about you? 669 00:33:25,446 --> 00:33:28,814 With me it’s usually "Who’s that young Han Solo 670 00:33:28,883 --> 00:33:30,482 and how do I get his dick in my ass?" 671 00:33:30,551 --> 00:33:33,586 Like, I know what they say about me. 672 00:33:33,655 --> 00:33:35,521 Roman: What? 673 00:33:35,590 --> 00:33:37,189 That. See that? 674 00:33:37,258 --> 00:33:39,625 That’s how much people don’t like me. 675 00:33:39,694 --> 00:33:41,861 Hey, that’s me too. Don’t leave me out. 676 00:33:41,929 --> 00:33:44,129 Gerri: The truth is, 677 00:33:44,198 --> 00:33:46,632 we call their bluff, which may not be a bluff, 678 00:33:46,700 --> 00:33:49,502 and the debt becomes public, and we lose control. 679 00:33:49,570 --> 00:33:52,138 Or we get the stock up, which we can’t, 680 00:33:52,207 --> 00:33:54,073 because we can’t "magic" that, 681 00:33:54,142 --> 00:33:55,909 or we pay the bank back, 682 00:33:55,977 --> 00:33:58,277 which, I mean, to realize that much cash... 683 00:33:58,346 --> 00:34:00,475 stock sell-down, which is horrible. 684 00:34:00,543 --> 00:34:01,776 There is no good option. 685 00:34:01,844 --> 00:34:04,149 - Can I suggest something? - Yeah? 686 00:34:04,218 --> 00:34:06,019 Can I suggest we all take our shirts off? 687 00:34:06,087 --> 00:34:07,420 OK. Kendall? 688 00:34:07,488 --> 00:34:10,156 They can write a fucking algorithm 689 00:34:10,224 --> 00:34:12,124 to run this place, but that’s not the answer. 690 00:34:12,193 --> 00:34:13,993 That’s not us. 691 00:34:14,062 --> 00:34:16,829 So... break shit up. 692 00:34:16,898 --> 00:34:19,102 Like, just disrupt. 693 00:34:20,769 --> 00:34:22,201 What are you doing? 694 00:34:22,269 --> 00:34:24,373 Takin’ my shirt off. That’s all. 695 00:34:25,941 --> 00:34:27,743 Ken, make him put his shirt on. 696 00:34:29,010 --> 00:34:30,842 I don’t-- uh, I don’t-- 697 00:34:30,911 --> 00:34:34,781 - I don’t fuckin’ know. I-- - Roman: Shirt off. 698 00:34:34,849 --> 00:34:35,815 Shirt off. 699 00:34:35,884 --> 00:34:37,384 Shirts off. 700 00:34:37,453 --> 00:34:39,084 Shirts off. 701 00:34:39,153 --> 00:34:40,487 How about your jacket off? 702 00:34:40,555 --> 00:34:42,388 Come on, man. 703 00:34:42,456 --> 00:34:44,824 Yeah, all right. All right. 704 00:34:44,893 --> 00:34:45,958 Good. 705 00:34:46,027 --> 00:34:48,164 That’s all. Let’s go. 706 00:34:49,731 --> 00:34:51,397 - OK. - Kendall: So... 707 00:34:51,466 --> 00:34:55,568 worst position, we sell down the stock, we survive. 708 00:34:55,636 --> 00:34:57,837 Maybe we cut a title or two from physical production, 709 00:34:57,906 --> 00:34:59,038 newspaper-wise. Online only. 710 00:34:59,107 --> 00:35:00,773 I like that. 711 00:35:00,841 --> 00:35:03,542 That is a $20 million solution to a billion dollar problem. 712 00:35:03,611 --> 00:35:06,645 Yeah, but it’s the right direction of travel. That feels right to me. 713 00:35:06,714 --> 00:35:10,215 If you want stuff that works for the price: layoffs. 714 00:35:10,284 --> 00:35:13,052 Yum-yum. Blood! Yes! 715 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:15,321 See? Shirts-off shit. 716 00:35:15,390 --> 00:35:17,990 I guess it could be a package. Layoffs, sell-offs. 717 00:35:18,059 --> 00:35:19,524 Gerri: Structured retreat? 718 00:35:19,593 --> 00:35:22,127 Well, yeah, but with a philosophy. 719 00:35:22,196 --> 00:35:23,832 - OK. - Roman: Yeah. 720 00:35:25,199 --> 00:35:26,698 - OK? I mean, - Kendall: OK. 721 00:35:26,767 --> 00:35:30,473 I guess we just have to ask or, you know, tell Dad. 722 00:35:34,142 --> 00:35:35,678 ( elevator dings ) 723 00:35:37,679 --> 00:35:38,744 Hey, guys. 724 00:35:38,813 --> 00:35:40,780 - Finally. - Hi. 725 00:35:40,848 --> 00:35:43,049 Hey, sweetie. Hi. ( kisses ) 726 00:35:43,117 --> 00:35:44,183 What’s up, slugger? 727 00:35:44,251 --> 00:35:46,018 - Hey. - Hey. 728 00:35:46,087 --> 00:35:47,419 Thanks for joining us. 729 00:35:47,488 --> 00:35:48,988 Actually, I can’t stay long. 730 00:35:49,056 --> 00:35:50,289 Apparently goes for us, too. 731 00:35:50,357 --> 00:35:51,991 Aunt Marcia won’t let us see Grandpa. 732 00:35:52,060 --> 00:35:54,060 - Right, kids? - Huh. 733 00:35:54,128 --> 00:35:55,831 ( footsteps approach ) 734 00:35:58,199 --> 00:36:00,569 - Hey, Marcia. - Kendall. 735 00:36:02,037 --> 00:36:03,237 How are you? 736 00:36:03,305 --> 00:36:04,740 - Good. - Good. 737 00:36:06,007 --> 00:36:08,035 How’s he doing? Is he OK? 738 00:36:08,104 --> 00:36:10,043 He’s improving. He’s really improving. 739 00:36:10,111 --> 00:36:11,477 - Great. - Yeah. 740 00:36:11,545 --> 00:36:13,980 ’Cause I should probably let him know something. 741 00:36:14,048 --> 00:36:15,481 He’s resting. 742 00:36:15,549 --> 00:36:17,417 I’m sorry, it’s not a good time. 743 00:36:17,485 --> 00:36:18,787 OK. 744 00:36:20,889 --> 00:36:23,288 Well, it’s just when my assistant called-- 745 00:36:23,357 --> 00:36:25,091 She spoke with Joan, not me. 746 00:36:25,159 --> 00:36:26,792 - Got it. - Yeah. 747 00:36:26,860 --> 00:36:31,297 Well, uh, let him know, will you, that I stopped by, 748 00:36:31,366 --> 00:36:34,267 wanted to talk to him, keep him abreast of moves? 749 00:36:34,335 --> 00:36:37,937 If you like, you can tell me, I’ll pass it on. 750 00:36:38,006 --> 00:36:40,039 Um... 751 00:36:40,108 --> 00:36:43,938 will you just tell him that we’re... 752 00:36:44,006 --> 00:36:48,551 um, we’re retreating, tactically. 753 00:36:51,052 --> 00:36:52,519 Well, that doesn’t sound right. 754 00:36:52,588 --> 00:36:56,789 Not retreating, quite, but... 755 00:36:56,858 --> 00:36:59,258 It’s hard to explain. 756 00:36:59,327 --> 00:37:01,730 I’m sure you’re doing the right thing. 757 00:37:04,132 --> 00:37:06,735 - OK, thanks. See you soon. - See you. 758 00:37:08,737 --> 00:37:11,807 ( music playing ) 759 00:37:21,349 --> 00:37:23,116 - So, Stewy? - Mm-hmm? 760 00:37:23,184 --> 00:37:26,452 You know how, like, everyone hates you? 761 00:37:26,521 --> 00:37:29,122 Well, no, that’s not something I’m aware of. 762 00:37:29,190 --> 00:37:30,422 Oh, sure. They do. 763 00:37:30,491 --> 00:37:32,791 Private equity, getting your meat hooks in, 764 00:37:32,860 --> 00:37:37,063 chiseling your profit like a vampire locust fuck. 765 00:37:37,132 --> 00:37:39,198 What is this? Is this a roast? 766 00:37:39,267 --> 00:37:40,900 Because I have shit to do. 767 00:37:40,969 --> 00:37:42,501 - I’ve had an idea. - OK. 768 00:37:42,570 --> 00:37:45,041 How about instead of taking us over, you give me $4 billion? 769 00:37:46,974 --> 00:37:48,673 I stay boss, 770 00:37:48,742 --> 00:37:51,343 you stop raiding shitty companies for scraps, 771 00:37:51,412 --> 00:37:54,780 you invest, for once, in a blue-chip corporation, 772 00:37:54,849 --> 00:37:57,482 one that is currently, you know, undervalued 773 00:37:57,551 --> 00:37:59,551 because of some unfounded concerns 774 00:37:59,620 --> 00:38:02,255 about its leadership, i.e., Little Lord Fuckleroy here, 775 00:38:02,323 --> 00:38:04,924 the story twists... happy ending for all. 776 00:38:04,992 --> 00:38:06,762 Oh ho ho! 777 00:38:08,696 --> 00:38:11,396 - OK. Full disclosure? - Yeah. 778 00:38:11,465 --> 00:38:14,433 I have a hangover. And it’s bigger than normal. 779 00:38:14,502 --> 00:38:16,668 Why don’t we do what we did back in the day, 780 00:38:16,737 --> 00:38:19,038 let’s go to the bathroom, have a little sumthin’-sumthin’, 781 00:38:19,107 --> 00:38:21,608 just knock out a few ideas, just bash ’em out. 782 00:38:21,676 --> 00:38:23,843 - No. Not for me. - Of course. 783 00:38:23,911 --> 00:38:25,644 Yeah, yeah, of course. 784 00:38:25,712 --> 00:38:28,417 Do you mind if I have, like, just like a taste of it? 785 00:38:30,385 --> 00:38:31,651 Really, dude? 786 00:38:31,720 --> 00:38:33,220 ( snorting ) 787 00:38:33,288 --> 00:38:34,687 Ooh. 788 00:38:34,756 --> 00:38:36,422 Yeah. Mm-kay. 789 00:38:36,491 --> 00:38:38,291 - Are you done? - Uh, no. 790 00:38:38,359 --> 00:38:41,828 Obviously, I don’t generally take a minority stake in a public company. 791 00:38:41,897 --> 00:38:45,526 Yeah, obviously, because you’re a parasite. 792 00:38:45,595 --> 00:38:46,733 Mm-hmm. 793 00:38:46,801 --> 00:38:48,929 How about for once you make things bigger? 794 00:38:48,998 --> 00:38:50,773 You know, with your old pal? 795 00:38:53,442 --> 00:38:55,674 - Are you done? - Yeah. 796 00:38:55,742 --> 00:38:59,674 Well, I can’t even begin to think about this. 797 00:38:59,742 --> 00:39:02,414 But if I could... 798 00:39:02,483 --> 00:39:04,583 to sell it, I’m gonna need voting stock. 799 00:39:04,652 --> 00:39:07,786 As long as the family maintain control? 800 00:39:07,855 --> 00:39:10,856 Well, effective control. I’m also gonna need a board seat. 801 00:39:10,925 --> 00:39:13,992 Oh, I’d force it on you, dude. For the optics. 802 00:39:14,060 --> 00:39:18,063 Shit hot new CEO has some hot shit new money for investment. 803 00:39:18,132 --> 00:39:19,499 New generation. 804 00:39:19,568 --> 00:39:21,500 I keep the debt out of the news. 805 00:39:21,568 --> 00:39:24,836 Fuckin’ sisters doin’ it for theyselves. 806 00:39:24,905 --> 00:39:29,708 I’m not necessarily totally opposed to this notion. 807 00:39:29,776 --> 00:39:31,943 That’s right, and luckily I speak Stewy, 808 00:39:32,012 --> 00:39:35,048 and that’s Stewy for "I have a fuckin’ raging hard-on for this." 809 00:39:35,116 --> 00:39:37,449 Greg. Come on, buddy. 810 00:39:37,518 --> 00:39:40,019 First meeting of the senior management cadre. 811 00:39:40,088 --> 00:39:41,287 - Uh-huh. - Yeah, come on. 812 00:39:41,356 --> 00:39:42,988 Uh, great. Great stuff. Great. 813 00:39:43,057 --> 00:39:46,592 You know, I was lookin’ through employee emails, 814 00:39:46,660 --> 00:39:48,027 which, by the way, is totally legal, 815 00:39:48,095 --> 00:39:51,063 and, uh, does my breath smell? 816 00:39:51,132 --> 00:39:53,166 Honestly? ( breathes out ) 817 00:39:53,234 --> 00:39:55,868 No, no. No, I mean, it smells of breath, 818 00:39:55,937 --> 00:39:57,197 but-- 819 00:39:57,266 --> 00:39:59,072 You know, there’s too much drift in Parks. 820 00:39:59,140 --> 00:40:00,572 I’m gonna shake that tree. 821 00:40:00,641 --> 00:40:02,975 I might punch-bag you a little, is that cool? 822 00:40:03,044 --> 00:40:04,577 Sure. As in, 823 00:40:04,646 --> 00:40:06,413 like, punch-- Yeah. 824 00:40:06,481 --> 00:40:07,447 Morning, people. 825 00:40:07,515 --> 00:40:10,282 Kick-off. Ahem. 826 00:40:10,351 --> 00:40:11,887 Here’s a question. 827 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:16,388 ( à la Goofy ) Here we are, out in the Theme Park Division, 828 00:40:16,457 --> 00:40:19,286 ( laughs ) but tell me this: 829 00:40:19,355 --> 00:40:22,896 if you could really do anything, professionally, 830 00:40:22,964 --> 00:40:26,102 and work anywhere, where would that be? 831 00:40:27,503 --> 00:40:30,473 ( phone buzzing ) 832 00:40:31,373 --> 00:40:32,875 Excuse me. 833 00:40:36,143 --> 00:40:38,778 Uh-huh. Oh, no. Shiv. 834 00:40:38,846 --> 00:40:41,717 I’m in the middle of the first m-meeting. 835 00:40:43,985 --> 00:40:45,654 Well, it’s hard-- 836 00:40:47,121 --> 00:40:49,089 Connor’s flying in? 837 00:40:49,158 --> 00:40:52,058 OK. OK. 838 00:40:52,126 --> 00:40:53,162 All right, bye. Right. 839 00:40:55,331 --> 00:40:56,895 Fuck! 840 00:40:56,964 --> 00:40:59,832 - You background checked her? - Yeah, no need to tell Ken. 841 00:40:59,901 --> 00:41:01,200 Is that legal? 842 00:41:01,269 --> 00:41:03,270 You don’t need to know. 843 00:41:03,338 --> 00:41:05,605 Um, hey... 844 00:41:05,674 --> 00:41:08,507 can anybody do that on anybody? 845 00:41:08,576 --> 00:41:11,611 OK, so, first husband, Lebanese businessman. 846 00:41:11,680 --> 00:41:13,507 - Tom: Yeah, I remember. - Right. 847 00:41:13,575 --> 00:41:16,148 They had the high life in Paris, lot of parties, with pols, 848 00:41:16,217 --> 00:41:19,385 and writers, and also a lot of shitbags and slimeballs 849 00:41:19,453 --> 00:41:22,354 - and arms dealers, oil guys. - Wow. 850 00:41:22,423 --> 00:41:25,559 - And further back? - Well, further back... 851 00:41:25,627 --> 00:41:27,159 further back is complicated. 852 00:41:27,228 --> 00:41:28,395 There’s no leads. 853 00:41:28,463 --> 00:41:30,530 - What? - Yeah. 854 00:41:30,599 --> 00:41:33,265 - Is that... - Weird? Yes. 855 00:41:33,334 --> 00:41:34,433 - Ominous, yes. - Yeah. 856 00:41:34,501 --> 00:41:35,635 It’s apparently a little weird. 857 00:41:35,704 --> 00:41:37,336 And there are two possibilities. 858 00:41:37,404 --> 00:41:39,071 Either she came from kind of nowhere, 859 00:41:39,140 --> 00:41:40,373 Tripoli, Lebanon, 860 00:41:40,441 --> 00:41:43,142 turns up in Paris, age 31, 861 00:41:43,210 --> 00:41:44,410 a publishing assistant, 862 00:41:44,479 --> 00:41:46,078 and then just marries this guy. 863 00:41:46,147 --> 00:41:47,412 - Fine. - Or. 864 00:41:47,481 --> 00:41:50,753 - ( elevator dings ) - Or... cleanup job. 865 00:41:52,053 --> 00:41:53,186 Oh! Hey, Marcia. 866 00:41:53,254 --> 00:41:54,621 Great impression of a cuckoo. 867 00:41:54,690 --> 00:41:56,155 Door opens, and there you are. 868 00:41:56,224 --> 00:41:58,391 - Hello, everybody. - Hi. 869 00:41:58,459 --> 00:42:01,728 Yeah, hi. This is Connor, Logan’s firstborn son, you remember him? 870 00:42:01,796 --> 00:42:03,662 And this is Tom, my partner, and together 871 00:42:03,731 --> 00:42:06,432 they’re over 12 feet of We Would Like To See Him, Please. 872 00:42:06,501 --> 00:42:08,633 Are you trying to force entry, is that it? 873 00:42:08,702 --> 00:42:10,336 Oh, boy. I thought we were just stopping by. 874 00:42:10,405 --> 00:42:13,005 I usually try to avoid confrontation. Let’s all breathe. 875 00:42:13,074 --> 00:42:15,574 He simply isn’t up to visitors. 876 00:42:15,643 --> 00:42:17,143 Is this about me signing some pieces of paper? Or... 877 00:42:17,212 --> 00:42:18,577 Oh, please, Shiv. 878 00:42:18,646 --> 00:42:21,147 ( voice breaking ) It’s very difficult as it is. 879 00:42:21,216 --> 00:42:22,782 Oh, the fuckin’ waterworks? 880 00:42:22,851 --> 00:42:24,853 Is that it? You’re gonna cry now? Please. 881 00:42:28,322 --> 00:42:30,256 - ( scoffs ) - Siobhan. 882 00:42:30,324 --> 00:42:33,092 I can’t believe you would try and stop me seeing my father. 883 00:42:33,161 --> 00:42:36,065 And I can’t believe you will try against his wishes. 884 00:42:41,503 --> 00:42:43,306 Hi. Dad. 885 00:42:45,141 --> 00:42:47,273 Hey. 886 00:42:47,342 --> 00:42:48,711 Can you? 887 00:42:51,546 --> 00:42:53,713 Hey. 888 00:42:53,782 --> 00:42:55,549 How are you feeling? 889 00:42:55,617 --> 00:42:58,252 Uh, uhh-- uhh-- 890 00:42:58,320 --> 00:43:00,085 Yeah? 891 00:43:00,154 --> 00:43:02,589 You’re looking good. You’re-- You look better. 892 00:43:02,657 --> 00:43:04,223 ( grunts ) 893 00:43:04,292 --> 00:43:08,255 So, hey, Tom and I are gonna move here, we think. 894 00:43:08,324 --> 00:43:11,134 More permanently. Less time in D.C. 895 00:43:12,233 --> 00:43:13,733 Oh, and we’re engaged. 896 00:43:13,802 --> 00:43:16,906 Um, he wanted to ask you. 897 00:43:20,442 --> 00:43:21,911 I love you. 898 00:43:25,680 --> 00:43:27,083 I love you too. 899 00:43:39,060 --> 00:43:40,896 Ohhh. 900 00:43:45,633 --> 00:43:48,771 I’m gonna... go get Joan. OK? 901 00:43:49,671 --> 00:43:50,703 It’s-- It’s fine. 902 00:43:50,772 --> 00:43:54,143 I-- I’ll be back. 903 00:43:56,077 --> 00:43:58,345 - How is Mr. Roy? - Yeah. He-- 904 00:43:58,413 --> 00:44:00,216 Ohh. 905 00:44:09,424 --> 00:44:10,690 Everything OK? 906 00:44:10,759 --> 00:44:13,192 Yeah. Mm-hmm. 907 00:44:13,260 --> 00:44:14,827 He’s looking better. 908 00:44:14,896 --> 00:44:17,424 Morning isn’t usually a good time. 909 00:44:17,493 --> 00:44:19,831 You know, the morphine, he gets confused. 910 00:44:19,900 --> 00:44:22,635 He doesn’t like you all to see him when he’s not himself. 911 00:44:22,704 --> 00:44:25,138 Uh-huh. Yeah, he wasn’t himself. 912 00:44:25,206 --> 00:44:26,339 - Right. - So... 913 00:44:26,407 --> 00:44:29,809 Shiv, I’m a private person. 914 00:44:29,878 --> 00:44:31,877 Not all of us are born into good ease. 915 00:44:31,946 --> 00:44:33,045 OK. 916 00:44:33,114 --> 00:44:34,747 So if you want to know anything about me, 917 00:44:34,816 --> 00:44:37,120 just ask me, and I will tell you. 918 00:44:38,987 --> 00:44:40,853 Uh-huh. 919 00:44:40,922 --> 00:44:42,388 Hey, Siobhan, how’s Pop? 920 00:44:42,457 --> 00:44:44,924 Yeah. Yeah, no, he’s good. 921 00:44:44,993 --> 00:44:47,196 - OK, bye. - He’s tired. 922 00:44:50,899 --> 00:44:52,631 ( elevator dings ) 923 00:44:52,700 --> 00:44:55,134 Mr. Polk ( on speaker ): Good afternoon. 924 00:44:55,203 --> 00:44:57,998 Thanks for making time for us, Mr. Polk. 925 00:44:58,067 --> 00:44:59,471 Not at all. 926 00:44:59,540 --> 00:45:01,840 We’ve been looking at the terms we can offer, 927 00:45:01,909 --> 00:45:03,676 I think you’ve seen what we’ve put together. 928 00:45:03,745 --> 00:45:05,745 I have. I have. 929 00:45:05,814 --> 00:45:07,814 It’s a very brutal structure. 930 00:45:07,882 --> 00:45:09,683 Well, these are the terms 931 00:45:09,751 --> 00:45:11,784 we think we can offer right now. 932 00:45:11,853 --> 00:45:13,853 I mean, I don’t know, 933 00:45:13,921 --> 00:45:15,054 the margin you’re making, 934 00:45:15,123 --> 00:45:17,023 you might even say you were... 935 00:45:17,092 --> 00:45:20,126 well, I mean, "extortion" is an ugly word, 936 00:45:20,194 --> 00:45:24,162 but, you know, so is "buzz saw castration." 937 00:45:24,231 --> 00:45:27,232 Look, I think we should keep things professional, don’t you? 938 00:45:27,301 --> 00:45:28,700 Uh-huh. Sure. Sure. 939 00:45:28,769 --> 00:45:32,939 And professionally, we’re going to repay. 940 00:45:33,008 --> 00:45:35,140 - As in...? - We’re good. 941 00:45:35,209 --> 00:45:37,176 Everything’s golden. We don’t need you. 942 00:45:37,245 --> 00:45:39,178 This can all stay private, and I’ll be looking elsewhere 943 00:45:39,246 --> 00:45:41,114 for a banking partner as we go supersonic. 944 00:45:41,182 --> 00:45:42,081 Good-bye. 945 00:45:42,150 --> 00:45:43,850 - Mr. Roy-- - And fuck you. 946 00:45:43,918 --> 00:45:45,221 ( disconnects ) 947 00:45:52,661 --> 00:45:54,193 - Have you been here? - No. 948 00:45:54,261 --> 00:45:56,863 It’s super-good. I’m thinking... 949 00:45:56,932 --> 00:45:59,466 tout le lapin... 950 00:45:59,535 --> 00:46:01,067 "all of the rabbit." 951 00:46:01,135 --> 00:46:03,670 - All of it. - Well, that’s my question, 952 00:46:03,739 --> 00:46:05,672 is when they say "all of the rabbit," 953 00:46:05,741 --> 00:46:08,240 do they mean, like, all of the rabbit? 954 00:46:08,309 --> 00:46:10,980 I mean, it can’t be, like, all of it. 955 00:46:13,214 --> 00:46:15,782 So, is this the Stewy money we’re celebrating? 956 00:46:15,851 --> 00:46:17,316 Because I saw the news. 957 00:46:17,385 --> 00:46:20,019 Well, I wouldn’t say that I’m the man, 958 00:46:20,087 --> 00:46:23,889 but if there were a man, hypothetically, 959 00:46:23,958 --> 00:46:26,592 he might look a lot like me. 960 00:46:26,661 --> 00:46:30,296 Yeah, I solved the debt issue with private equity money. 961 00:46:30,365 --> 00:46:33,903 - I’m very happy for you. - Yeah. Well... 962 00:46:35,971 --> 00:46:38,137 ...the thing is, all of that, 963 00:46:38,206 --> 00:46:40,606 it’s made me think about everything, 964 00:46:40,675 --> 00:46:44,210 and, um...well, you know, 965 00:46:44,278 --> 00:46:46,849 like, here’s where I’m at. 966 00:46:49,685 --> 00:46:50,954 I love you. 967 00:46:52,587 --> 00:46:53,720 OK. 968 00:46:53,788 --> 00:46:56,559 Well, thank you. Noted. 969 00:46:58,226 --> 00:47:00,593 - That’s it? Come on. - That’s-- 970 00:47:00,662 --> 00:47:02,128 - "And... I..." - Uh, Ken. 971 00:47:02,196 --> 00:47:06,830 OK. Uh, I’m not sure that I love you. 972 00:47:10,199 --> 00:47:11,471 Yeah, you do. 973 00:47:11,539 --> 00:47:13,339 Fuck you. 974 00:47:13,408 --> 00:47:16,408 Look, you want us to live separately, right? 975 00:47:16,477 --> 00:47:19,446 We don’t know why right now, you say you do. 976 00:47:19,514 --> 00:47:21,548 Now, that makes me unhappy. 977 00:47:21,617 --> 00:47:23,182 On the other hand, you claim, 978 00:47:23,251 --> 00:47:25,118 and of course I don’t believe you, 979 00:47:25,186 --> 00:47:27,654 that us being together will make you unhappy. 980 00:47:27,722 --> 00:47:31,224 So one of us is going to be unhappy. 981 00:47:31,292 --> 00:47:33,726 I just don’t see why it has to be me. 982 00:47:33,795 --> 00:47:37,730 Wow. I-I cannot argue with that logic. 983 00:47:37,799 --> 00:47:40,066 No, it’s, like, impenetrable logic. 984 00:47:40,135 --> 00:47:41,601 It’s the argument of a psychopath. 985 00:47:41,669 --> 00:47:43,770 A psychopath who might, 986 00:47:43,838 --> 00:47:47,474 hypothetically, be the man. 987 00:47:47,542 --> 00:47:49,008 - Who loves you. - Mm-hmm. 988 00:47:49,077 --> 00:47:51,014 Fuck you. ( laughs ) 989 00:47:56,212 --> 00:47:58,054 ( panting ) 990 00:48:23,078 --> 00:48:24,544 Kendall: We are not breaking up. 991 00:48:24,612 --> 00:48:26,950 Rava: Yes. We are. I-- 992 00:48:28,883 --> 00:48:32,985 - We are not breaking up. - Yes, we are. 993 00:48:33,054 --> 00:48:35,291 - ( Rava cries out ) - Kendall: Sorry. 994 00:48:36,858 --> 00:48:40,427 - We are not. Not. - Yes, we are. 995 00:48:40,495 --> 00:48:43,529 - No! - Yes! Yes! 996 00:48:43,598 --> 00:48:45,497 ( both breathing heavily ) 997 00:48:45,566 --> 00:48:49,364 - We are not breaking up. - We fucking are. 998 00:48:49,432 --> 00:48:50,536 Roman: Good mornin’. 999 00:48:50,604 --> 00:48:52,537 Brex: So, did you want to work out down here? 1000 00:48:52,606 --> 00:48:55,208 Want me to take my car to the park, we can parkour it? 1001 00:48:55,276 --> 00:48:57,577 Well, here’s the thing, Brex. 1002 00:48:57,646 --> 00:48:59,278 I can’t do shit, really, 1003 00:48:59,347 --> 00:49:01,848 because my back has been fucked since Monday. 1004 00:49:01,917 --> 00:49:03,382 Fucked how? 1005 00:49:03,451 --> 00:49:05,250 Well, I assume you’re insured? 1006 00:49:05,319 --> 00:49:08,621 I mean, I do big, big shit here, every day, 1007 00:49:08,689 --> 00:49:13,225 so losing even a quarter of a percent of my operating capacity, 1008 00:49:13,294 --> 00:49:15,360 that has million dollar implications. 1009 00:49:15,429 --> 00:49:19,332 So I’m thinkin’ maybe a test case, 1010 00:49:19,400 --> 00:49:23,336 I throw three or four dozen white-shoe lawyers at you 1011 00:49:23,404 --> 00:49:27,239 and see what it would be like to actually physically destroy someone. 1012 00:49:27,308 --> 00:49:30,276 Dude, I don’t know what happened, 1013 00:49:30,344 --> 00:49:32,279 but I’m sure I can fix it. 1014 00:49:32,348 --> 00:49:33,649 Mm-hmm. 1015 00:49:36,552 --> 00:49:38,618 ( laughs ) Fuck you. 1016 00:49:38,687 --> 00:49:40,185 Oh, fuck you, dude! 1017 00:49:40,254 --> 00:49:41,821 Jeez, look at you. Look at your face! 1018 00:49:41,890 --> 00:49:42,822 You’re a piece of shit. 1019 00:49:42,891 --> 00:49:45,257 Yeah. ( laughs ) 1020 00:49:45,326 --> 00:49:48,394 But, uh, no, I’m just sayin’ 1021 00:49:48,463 --> 00:49:51,365 you need to take this more seriously. 1022 00:49:51,433 --> 00:49:53,136 OK. 1023 00:50:02,610 --> 00:50:03,579 OK. 1024 00:50:05,414 --> 00:50:06,582 I have to go. 1025 00:50:08,449 --> 00:50:10,216 Kendall: What about Malaya, can’t she--? 1026 00:50:10,284 --> 00:50:12,247 No. Iverson will freak out. 1027 00:50:12,315 --> 00:50:13,556 ( sighs ) 1028 00:50:20,194 --> 00:50:22,695 - Hey, Rava. - What? 1029 00:50:22,764 --> 00:50:24,767 Why don’t we just do it all? 1030 00:50:26,568 --> 00:50:28,635 You know? Back together? 1031 00:50:28,704 --> 00:50:32,175 Uh... let’s talk later? 1032 00:50:34,909 --> 00:50:36,579 What does that mean? 1033 00:50:37,812 --> 00:50:39,078 Hey. 1034 00:50:39,146 --> 00:50:41,284 ( Rava brushing teeth ) 1035 00:50:42,617 --> 00:50:44,617 That was nice, right? 1036 00:50:44,686 --> 00:50:45,885 ( spits ) 1037 00:50:45,954 --> 00:50:49,425 - Nevertheless. - What? 1038 00:50:52,026 --> 00:50:54,058 Look, I, um... 1039 00:50:55,596 --> 00:50:58,798 I-- I don’t know. I don’t know. 1040 00:50:58,866 --> 00:51:00,536 Maybe it’s, um, um-- 1041 00:51:02,403 --> 00:51:05,204 Shit. It’s like-- It’s like you’re moving on, 1042 00:51:05,273 --> 00:51:08,040 and maybe that makes me feel OK about moving on too. 1043 00:51:08,109 --> 00:51:11,439 No. I’m not moving on. Rava. 1044 00:51:11,508 --> 00:51:12,781 That’s bullshit. 1045 00:51:14,683 --> 00:51:16,115 I got a lawyer. 1046 00:51:16,184 --> 00:51:18,384 He’s nice. 1047 00:51:18,453 --> 00:51:21,320 Let’s just keep this all really, really nice, OK? 1048 00:51:21,389 --> 00:51:23,226 - ( kisses ) - ( smartphone chimes ) 1049 00:51:24,760 --> 00:51:26,229 ( chimes ) 1050 00:51:30,031 --> 00:51:31,800 ( phone continues chiming ) 1051 00:51:32,900 --> 00:51:33,869 ( sighs ) 1052 00:51:38,439 --> 00:51:40,306 Marcia? Everything all right? 1053 00:51:40,374 --> 00:51:42,875 Marcia: Kendall, you father would like to see you. 1054 00:51:42,944 --> 00:51:44,447 ( elevator dings ) 1055 00:51:58,726 --> 00:52:02,994 - ( TV on, indistinct ) - ( door opens, closes ) 1056 00:52:03,063 --> 00:52:05,864 Man on TV: ...a dozen troops swarmed the drugs farm from the air, 1057 00:52:05,933 --> 00:52:08,134 descending from helicopters, while another unit 1058 00:52:08,202 --> 00:52:09,701 entered on foot. 1059 00:52:09,770 --> 00:52:11,604 It’s claimed the drug trafficking ring 1060 00:52:11,672 --> 00:52:13,840 had been in existence for over three years... 1061 00:52:13,909 --> 00:52:16,879 Hey. Look at you. 1062 00:52:19,214 --> 00:52:21,514 Sitting up. 1063 00:52:21,583 --> 00:52:23,816 Fuckin’ watchin’ the news. 1064 00:52:23,885 --> 00:52:25,488 ( mutes TV ) 1065 00:52:35,997 --> 00:52:37,266 It’s good to see you, Dad. 1066 00:52:41,770 --> 00:52:43,936 Well... 1067 00:52:44,005 --> 00:52:45,805 you understand after you went down, 1068 00:52:45,874 --> 00:52:47,974 the stock tanked. 1069 00:52:48,042 --> 00:52:50,379 I mean, you should be flattered, I guess. 1070 00:52:52,246 --> 00:52:55,451 ( sighs ) We had some pretty shitty options. 1071 00:52:57,218 --> 00:53:00,456 I mean, you took a gamble on that loan. 1072 00:53:01,823 --> 00:53:04,991 But I found us a private equity solution. 1073 00:53:05,060 --> 00:53:06,562 So... 1074 00:53:08,897 --> 00:53:10,934 I tried consulting you, but-- 1075 00:53:13,167 --> 00:53:14,533 People like the shape of this. 1076 00:53:14,602 --> 00:53:17,806 Karolina says there’s positive analyst noise. 1077 00:53:19,040 --> 00:53:21,341 We are at 36%, 1078 00:53:21,409 --> 00:53:24,209 with effective control, 1079 00:53:24,278 --> 00:53:27,346 plus a war chest to make some moves. 1080 00:53:27,414 --> 00:53:29,382 We’re-- We’re in good shape, Dad. 1081 00:53:29,450 --> 00:53:31,851 You just keep getting better. 1082 00:53:31,920 --> 00:53:33,853 I got this. 1083 00:53:33,922 --> 00:53:35,555 Fuginidiot. 1084 00:53:35,623 --> 00:53:37,393 Dad? 1085 00:53:40,161 --> 00:53:42,665 Hey, can I get you something? 1086 00:53:44,200 --> 00:53:46,766 You... 1087 00:53:46,835 --> 00:53:49,802 are... 1088 00:53:49,871 --> 00:53:51,374 fuh... 1089 00:53:55,344 --> 00:53:58,347 ...fucking idiot. 1090 00:54:06,821 --> 00:54:08,657 ( breathing heavily ) 1091 00:54:40,989 --> 00:54:42,891 ( music playing ) 1092 00:54:46,428 --> 00:54:47,663 ( kids chatter ) 1093 00:54:55,203 --> 00:54:57,706 ( music playing ) 1094 00:55:11,586 --> 00:55:13,489 ( no audible dialogue ) 1095 00:55:14,589 --> 00:55:15,788 Hi. 1096 00:55:15,857 --> 00:55:17,752 I think, uh... 1097 00:55:17,820 --> 00:55:19,628 ( no audible dialogue ) 1098 00:55:27,068 --> 00:55:29,572 ( music playing ) 1099 00:55:56,565 --> 00:55:59,468 {\an8}( music playing )