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"and that's when it hit her,

"something that had been staring her in the face the entire time.

"sergei was not simply a driver with a silver tongue.

"and he had not been assigned to her merely by chance."

"his charms belied something darker - a sociopathy

"that reared its head, snake-like,

"now that he had her trapped in the moving sedan.

"and as zadie was carried further outside of town,

"she knew she was in trouble,

"a kind of trouble all too familiar -

"the kind of trouble

"only she could get herself out of."

(audience applauding)

♪

Esther warmby. I'm your biggest fan!

Well, it's very nice to meet my biggest fan.

Here you go, ester.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Enjoy.

- Hello. - Excited to meet her?

Excited?

Uh, I run the lila demarco official twitter fan account.

I've been reading her books since I was nine.

And I even had a zadie hurston-themed birthday party.

So, yeah, I'm super excited.

Thank you so much.

I've always wanted to be an author like lila.

Don't we all.

You, too?

I wouldn't be just anyone's assistant.

What is your name?

- Man: Andrew. - Andrew.

Andrew: I am your biggest, biggest fan.

Lila's super talented.

She's taught me a lot.

I would kill to work for lila demarco.

How did-- how did you get that job?

Right place, right time.

You're so lucky.

Andrew: Could you sign the second page as well?

Of course. Is the book for you?

Andrew: Yes.

Actually, my time as her assistant is ending.

I'm moving back home, getting married, yada yada yada.

So, she'll need someone to take over for you.

Yeah. I've been interviewing candidates.

Do you think-- could I apply?

Like, I just moved to town, and I'm looking for a job.

Email me your info at lilademarco.Com.

I'll take a look at your resume.

- Thank you. - No promises.

Are you a writer as well?

- Andrew: Yes. - Great.

So, don't you forget to write a little bit every day.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Hi! I'm lila.

Yeah, I know.

And your name is?

Mary malone.

Mary malone...

It is so nice to meet you, mary.

Your books have meant everything to me.

Oh. Well, I hope you like this one.

I know I will. You're brilliant!

Oh, thank you, mary. That's very sweet.

I'll see you later.

Bye.

Hi.

What's your name?

♪

I'm thinking an orange wine later.

Could we get some menus, please?

Thank you.

Isabelle: Thank you.

Mmm... Looks good.

Speaking of choices...

No. This is your going away dinner.

We are not doing any work, so don't even show that to me.

You have to make a choice for a new assistant soon.

- (groaning) - come on.

Lila: You think this one will be a good fit?

- My honest opinion? - Always.

Pure fame whore.

He wants your glamorous life,

But he'd make a terrible assistant.

Well, I'm hardly glamorous.

So, who gets your top vote then?

- Mary malone. - Lila: Oh.

- Isabelle: You don't like her? - No. It's not that.

It's just she was a bit meek when we first met.

- Huh. - She didn't say anything

About herself in her interview.

Really? She wouldn't stop talking

In line at your signing.

I think she's still in awe of you.

Once the hero-worship wears off,

She'll have a particular interest as a fan

In keeping you on task with your new book.

And what makes you think the worship will wear off?

(both laughing)

I'm trying to make sure I leave you in the best hands.

Not everyone can be a good assistant,

But I think mary could be.

Ahh... You know, I just need to come to terms with the fact

That no one is going to measure up to you.

- Mm. - You've completely spoiled me!

So, you know what? Okay.

I'll give mary a try on a trial basis.

Why don't you have her come by tomorrow and just give her

An overview of what you do so well?

Sounds good.

- Now, let's order! - Okay.

♪

Whoa.

Isabelle: It's something, isn't it?

Yeah, like out of a movie.

Oh...

Oh...

Mary?

There's a keypad in the kitchen for the alarm system.

I'll give you the code later.

Arm it when you leave for the night.

You're gonna want to take notes as we go.

Right. Sorry. Right.

- Um... - (beeping)

Okay. Ready.

This is my-- uh, your office.

This way.

This is lila's office.

It's where you'll find her most of the day.

And if you don't, it's your job to track her down

And tell her to go back to writing.

Got it.

- (knocking) - always knock.

Knock two times.

Lila: Come in!

(door opening)

Mary, hi!

It's nice to see you again.

I can't thank you enough for giving me this job.

Lila: We're happy to have you.

This room is everything.

Like, I can't believe I'm standing in the spot

Where zadie hurston was born.

Actually, zadie hurston was born in a coffee shop downtown.

Lila: Best croissants outside of paris.

- Mm-hmm. - I could get you a croissant

Right now, if you want.

(chuckling)

You're so sweet.

Isabelle: We'll stick with bringing her coffee for now.

- Okay. - Come on.

Let's leave lila to work.

Isabelle's such a task master.

But your editor loves me.

We'll chat more later, mary.

Okay.

Okay, mary, you have to remember,

You're managing someone else's life,

But you also have to be able to blend into the background.

Oh, yeah. I can do that.

And you can always call me if you have any questions.

I-I don't think I'll need to.

Oh, um, I mean, you've--

You've done such a great job explaining everything, so...

See how it goes tomorrow. It'll just be the two of you.

Let yourself in at nine-thirty...

Sharp. Come on.

Let me show you the rest of the house.

(sighing)

Oh...

You got this.

(knocking)

(knocking)

Lila?

Lila?

Oh...

- Lila: Are you a fan? - (mary gasping)

Of sherlock homes, I mean.

Yeah.

Oh, the adventures of the empty house -

This is my favorite.

- Mine, too! - Really?

Yeah, the return of sherlock

After going over reichenbach falls - I love it.

I have a soft spot for reunions between old friends,

Like holmes and watson.

You know, I always thought

That watson should have stayed more upset

That holmes left him for three years.

Watson really puts up with a lot,

When you think about it.

Huh.

I left your mail and coffee there.

Oh. Thank you, mary.

I guess I should leave you to work now.

I'll see you at lunch.

(door closing)

(computer chiming)

Mm-hmm. Well, I know I said the end of the month,

But I need more time,

And I never ask for extensions.

No, no, no. I would rather

Just submit it all at once when it's ready.

This one is personal to me, eleanor,

And I promise it's gonna be worth it.

Thank you.

Yes, yes, we'll be there tomorrow.

See you then! (sighing)

Is it too early for a drink?

You know what they say: It's five o'clock somewhere.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. That was just my editor, eleanor. You'll meet her.

- She's mad at you? - No.

We do this dance every time I have a deadline

That comes close - I say I'm never late

And beg for more time, and she gives me all the reasons

Why I can't have it and then relents.

- Oh. - Salad looks incredible.

Did you make this, mary?

Um, yeah. I whipped it up.

I didn't know I had hearts of palm in the pantry.

Oh! No, mary!

- I thought you wanted a drink. - Oh, I was kidding.

Well, I couldn't tell.

You know, we don't know each other that well yet.

I should have been clearer. I'm sorry.

Well, we could have saved that for later.

I'm not doing anything right.

What?

You made me this incredible lunch.

Isabelle never cooked.

Come on. Come sit with me.

We can have lunch together.

(computer keys tapping)

(knocking)

Come on in!

Isabelle's here.

Is this it?

All packed and ready to head out in the morning.

I'm-- I'm gonna take off.

Thanks, mary. See you tomorrow.

And good luck with everything.

Yeah, don't-- don't worry about lila.

She'll be in good hands.

So, how's it going between you two?

She's a little sensitive.

It's not easy getting a read on her.

It's only the first day.

It'll take some time to get to know each other.

- Of course you're right. - I have my moments.

Now, isabelle, let's go toast to your new life.

That's actually why I'm here -

You have the best booze.

(chuckling) yes, I do.

♪

- (knocking) - just a second.

(knocking)

Okay, come in!

Sorry about that. I was on a tear.

Oh. Don't let me interrupt.

No, I could use a break.

How's the book coming?

Well, you know, it was going really slowly,

But then this morning... Fwoosh!

It's as if the floodgates opened.

You know, maybe you're my good luck charm.

No one's ever called me that before.

Well, I aspire to be original.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

I'm dying to find out what happens to zadie

After that cliffhanger you gave us.

Well, you know zadie; she'll find a way out.

But how? Everyone thinks she's dead for good.

Well, you'll just have to wait and see.

Like everyone else.

Yes, including my editor.

Even she doesn't know what comes next.

- Hmm. - Hey, mary,

I'd love to get to know you.

Let's get dinner. Five-star lifestyle.

- I don't have anything to wear. - Oh, don't worry about that.

You can wear one of my dresses.

It would be fun to dress up and turn some heads.

Okay.

Excellent. Let's go pick an outfit!

No, no. Dresses can wait.

Well, but--

You need to write.

Wow.

You're good.

(chuckling) okay.

(opera music playing)

(gasping) oh.

Mary, you scared me.

What's the matter?

I don't know about this dress.

Now, let me get a look at you.

How? You look great.

Just... I'm not used to wearing something so nice.

Hold on one second.

Try these.

They always give me more confidence.

(mary chuckling)

See?

These shoes are everything.

And you look amazing in them.

See? It can be fun getting all dressed up.

Let's get a look at us.

Let's go do our makeup.

♪

Stop. Stop!

We'll talk about the next book at lunch.

Morning!

Catch up in a bit.

Good. You're here. What is this?

(chuckling)

A gift from me to you.

Why go out for coffee when you can brew

'cafe-worthy blends' right here at home?

- Oh. - (laughing)

That is so sweet. What brought this on?

You've really given me confidence.

I just want to thank you.

And hey, remember when we were talking about

Your fairly meager social media platform?

Yes. Isabelle was a wonderful assistant

With a great many talents, but I'm afraid building up

My online presence wasn't one of them.

Well, I figured that all the time I'll save

Running to the coffee shop,

I can put into turning you into a bona fide influencer.

- Thank you, mary. - You're welcome.

Are you having lunch with rand today?

With eleanor. Why do you ask?

I should add it to your online calendar.

Oh, I hate that thing. I much prefer paper.

No. It's for me to keep track of.

Now, is this a regular appointment you'll have?

Well, we try to meet once a week,

You know, schedules permitting,

So that we can catch up outside of work.

Mm-hmm. Do you think I could come along?

Oh...

Or maybe just drop by?

I'd like to get to meet eleanor.

I want to be a writer, too.

All right.

I think eleanor would like to meet you, too.

Oh.

Thank you, mary.

You're welcome.

Oh.

- (camera shutter clicking) - I feel like higher.

(camera shutter clicking)

Cheers.

Oops.

Mmm.

Thank you for letting me to crash your lunch.

Oh, stop. If you hadn't asked to come,

I'd have insisted lila bring you.

So, tell me about yourself, mary.

Lila says you're a whiz at social media,

And I've been saying for years

She needs an increased online presence

To stay competitive, so thank god you're here.

Thanks.

Hey, you know what? Maybe we could take a photo right now.

- Well... - Mary: A photo

For social media?

Okay. Um, it'll be good practice.

Eleanor, get in, too.

- Oh. - Come. Yeah.

Okay, smile.

(camera shutter clicking)

It's cute.

Lila: I feel so silly.

You know, mary is also a writer.

That's because of you.

You know, I've always been inspired by lila,

But I'm nowhere near her level.

Well, you know what you need to do to be a writer?

It's to write, every day.

Speaking of, lila...

Don't. No. No.

Well, when am I going to get to read your latest manuscript?

Lila: You will get it when it is ready.

Eleanor: And when might that be?

Lila: Well, you know, I'm taking a different pace this time,

Because this one's very special to me.

Eleanor: I just don't understand

Why you're being so secretive about this one.

Lila: You will,

And you will understand.

Eleanor: Oh, I'm just dying of curiosity.

- (phone vibrating) - you know, she, um... Yeah,

She always shuts her laptop every time I come in the room.

- Hmm. - I promise...

You will understand

And it will all make sense when I'm done.

(eleanor chuckling)

Lila: Let me take a look at this book.

Oh, it's fabulous.

Darby hampshire's latest.

Just fabulous.

It's so good. Excuse me.

Can I get another?

♪

Haas... Haberman... Hampshire, - here we go.

You know, I never understood the fuss about darby hampshire.

Yeah. Eleanor seems to love her.

All right, that's it. Can I help you?

I, uh...

What's going on?

You're lila demarco.

And you are a stalker.

No, I'm not. I'm just a huge fan.

I saw on the instagram fan account that she was here.

- I'm sure you did. - Well, that's all right.

I always enjoy meeting my fans.

We met once before, albeit briefly.

Andrew jones.

I was at your book signing here a few weeks ago.

Oh! Well, it is very nice to meet you again, andrew.

You've honestly made my day.

Could I get an autograph while you're here?

You have a lot of nerve to ask for that.

You already got her autograph at the book signing, right?

Mary!

Wow. I didn't mean to offend.

I was just buying one of your other books

And would love to have you sign that one, too.

- Of course. Do you have a pen? - Yes.

Of course he does.

This is mary, my very enthusiastic assistant.

Andrew: I see.

Thank you so much.

You're very welcome.

Bye, andrew.

- Mary... - I can't believe

- That you allowed that! - He was harmless.

You have to be more careful, lila.

You have thousands of fans, which is great online,

But not in person. You know,

Some of them are bound to be crazy.

- (laughing) - I will be taking

A more active role in making sure you're protected.

Okay, but let's draw the line at body scans.

- Well, that sounds fine to me. - (lila laughing)

Come on, mary. That was funny. Lighten up.

(phone vibrating)

I better go buy this.

♪

Lila?

(knocking)

(gasping) is that...?

Mm-hmm. That place downtown you like?

- Ah! - They gave me a free croissant

When I tweeted as the official lila demarco

- That it was your favorite. - I love you for this.

I tried one myself on the way over here

And I can understand the hype.

- Right? Mmm! - You know, um...

I was thinking after our last conversation about crazed fans,

Maybe I should start opening your mail for you.

You think that's really necessary?

I do. That way, if someone sends you anthrax,

I'll be the one to get it first.

- Mary-- - please?

I would feel better.

All right. Uh, but just watch out for any white residue.

Oh, okay.

Oh, and I noticed that it was rand's birthday today,

So I took the liberty of sending him a box of cigars.

You sent rand a gift?

From you, of course. You know, I figured

You'd probably bought him a present already,

But that the cigars would be, like, a nice little--

A nice little surprise.

Well, you didn't need to do that.

- Oh. - And hey,

You know, I actually-- I've been meaning to ask you,

How are you liking being in the city?

Are you still settling into your apartment?

I love it, though I admit I haven't explored much.

You probably just need someone to show you around.

I have a nephew your age; he knows all the coolest places

Because he's into that social media stuff like you.

Mary: I don't know.

His name is eric

And he's very sweet. I can set it all up.

So, you think he'd like me?

Of course.

I'm gonna call him right now.

Um, okay. Um, I have some errands to run.

(door closing)

(sighing)

You must be mary.

Yeah, and-- and you're lila's nephew.

- I'm eric. - Nice to meet you.

Do you wanna go for a walk?

Um, so, where to?

I know a great art gallery a couple blocks down.

I know the best hot chocolate in the city

At this stand on bower street.

Um... Well, I like art,

But maybe we could do the hot chocolate later?

Good plan. You'll love this gallery.

It has lots of local emerging artists

And, you know, the downtown art scene

Has really come alive these last few years.

I can't get over that one artist

Who made an entire sculpture out of cheez whiz.

I know! And that other guy

Who used saltines as a medium?

- Mm-hmm. - Those two should get together.

(both chuckling)

So, lila never told me where you went to school.

Um...

Just a community college in my hometown.

It's not worth mentioning.

Where's your hometown?

I'm from the northwest.

(chuckling nervously)

Um, what was it like growing up with a famous aunt?

I wouldn't know any different.

She's just aunt lila to me.

I wish I had someone cool in my family like an aunt lila.

Yeah, she's pretty great.

She ever talk to you about her ideas for her books?

Not really. To be honest,

I've only read one or two. I'm more of a nonfiction guy.

What? You have to read them. They're brilliant.

You know, this last one ended on a cliffhanger

And I'm just dying to find out what happens.

(both chuckling)

She should hire you for her pr.

Now, you got me wanting to read it.

So, sorry. So, she really hasn't told you

How she wants to save zadie from that horrible chauffeur?

Nope. Sorry.

(phone vibrating)

Oh, your phone's ringing.

(phone vibrating)

No, it's not.

Eric: Yeah, it is.

(beeping)

- (phone vibrating) - no, it's fine. It's fine.

It's all right. You can answer it. I don't mind.

No. It's just a spam call. It's fine.

(phone vibrating)

So... What do you think of lila's boyfriend?

- Rand? - Yeah.

He's all right.

Well, he seems kind of like a playboy to me.

I don't know. They seem happy pretty together.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm great.

But do you think he's right for her?

Who? Rand?

Yes. Do you think he's right for her?

I-- I don't know.

I don't feel comfortable talking about this.

Why? Why not?

It's lila's life. It's private.

Well, I thought you two were pretty close.

- She's my aunt. - Yeah. All the more reason

I would think you'd want to look out for her.

Ahh. Actually, I have to go.

- Right now? - Yeah. I totally forgot,

- I have a thing. - A thing.

Yeah. Let's do this again sometime.

Lila: She can be intense, but she means well,

And I'm sorry that you felt uncomfortable.

I don't know. She just kept asking

So many questions after questions.

Eric, don't you think you're being a little bit dramatic?

Mary asking questions

Shows she wants to be a good assistant.

This job is important to her.

Eric: Yeah, well, she needs a little help.

Lila: Mm-hmm.

Eric: Ahh, she just gives me a weird vibe.

Mm-hmm. I was unsure about her at first, too,

But now I see mary in a completely different light.

She's more than an assistant to me;

She's my project.

Eric: Hmm, a big project at that.

(chuckling)

Yes, the girl definitely needs help,

But I'm gonna be the one to give it to her.

I've decided I'm going to mentor mary.

Well, good luck with that. Love you, aunt lila.

I love you, too. Bye.

Hmm.

What?

What?

(whooshing sound effect on computer)

(sighing)

♪

Another mary specialty? I swear I have gained

Five pounds since you started working here.

It's nothing.

No, it's not nothing. Hey?

You're very talented.

I've been wanting to talk to you.

Today's a very special day.

How so?

Well, you were hired on a trial basis,

And today, the trial's over.

I'd like you to join me as my assistant permanently.

Oh. (chuckling)

And I was thinking that,

In addition to all of your assisting duties,

I'd love to do some mentoring.

Well, how would that work?

Well, you've already come to meet

Some of my industry friends.

Well, there would be more of that,

And also some writing exercises.

What do you think?

I think that sounds great.

Wonderful!

This is gonna be really good.

Yeah.

And so is this. Let's eat.

♪

(groaning) okay, okay, okay.

Whoo! It's my birthday!

Mary, right?

And you're rand. Lila isn't ready yet.

I figured.

I've been meaning to thank you.

Thank me?

The cigars, that was you, right?

Lila doesn't like me smoking.

Oh. Yeah. Guilty.

I'm glad you liked them.

You don't have to stay and entertain me.

I know.

Drink?

Oh, no. I'm still on the clock.

I won't tell.

No.

I happened to read something today.

Rand: What's that?

A certain entertainment attorney was seen 'canoodling'--

That's the word they used - 'canoodling'...

- Canoodling? - ...With a certain author

In the back booth of capri last night.

Oh, and this certain author was most certainly not lila demarco.

Ooh.

Okay.

Well, the author you speak of is a friend of lila's and mine.

Now, if you had been paying

As close attention to the photograph

As you did to the article, you would have noticed

Three place settings.

Lila was in the, uh, ladies'.

I'm-- I'm surprised lila didn't mention it.

She usually tells me everything.

Certainly not everything.

(knocking) sorry.

Excuse me. Someone's knocking in the kitchen.

- How do I look? - Well, hello, beautiful.

Oh! Oh! Ooh, ooh!

You put all the other women to shame.

- You've been stalking me. - Let me ask you a question,

Stephanie - how long did you think you'd get away with this?

Do not test me. I am not paying you.

Oh, okay. Well, then, I'll just have a word with your boss.

- It's good to see you. - Good to see you, too.

Mary: You better leave right now. I am warning you!

That sounded like it was coming from the kitchen.

- Leave. Leave. - No, I'm warning you.

- You have until tomorrow. - Rand: Hello?

- Mary, who is this? - No one. He's leaving.

- My name is derek-- - ignore him. He is crazy.

- Oh, I'm crazy?! - Yes.

- Lila: Is he bothering you? - Oh, that's rich.

I heard mary ask you to leave,

And as you are on private property, I suggest you do so.

Okay. Fine. Fine, I'll leave.

But I wouldn't trust her, if I were you.

I'm gonna make sure he leaves.

Both: Thank you.

I'm so sorry you had to see that.

Oh my gosh. Are you all right?

Yeah. No, I'm fine.

I'm fine. He's just-- he's an old boyfriend.

He's obsessed with me.

- Should we call the police? - No, no, no, no. No.

He yells and makes threats and then he disappears for a bit.

He's gone.

Okay. Look, I'm okay, really.

You know, I feel like we shouldn't leave you alone.

Oh, no, no, no. I'll be fine.

I have a couple of things to do here, anyways.

Okay, well, just make sure

You arm the alarm system when we go.

- I will. - Are you sure?

Yes! Please, go! Have a good time!

All right, okay. Mary, have a good night.

Okay, well, call us if you need us.

I will. Bye, mom and dad.

(lock clicking)

(camera shutter clicking)

Password tolson?

(scoffing) predictable.

Oh, come on.

- (computer keys tapping) - ah, tollson, two ls.

- (computer chiming) - yes.

♪

(groaning) eric.

Wrong move.

Delete.

♪

(gasping)

(coffee pouring)

- Lila: Good morning! - Damn!

Sorry. Hi.

Lila: How was your night last night?

Uh, it was quiet.

Nothing more from that derek guy?

I told you, he'll be radio silent for a while now.

Well, I have something that might cheer you up.

Oh, yeah?

I finally finished my book.

Are you still interested in reading it?

Because I would-- I would love a super fan's opinion.

Well, yes! It would be an honor. I'll read it--

- I'll read it right now. - Well, I should warn you

And I know it's going to be a disappointment,

But it's not a part of the zadie hurston series.

What? But what about what happens to zadie?

You can't just-- you can't just leave her like that.

I'm not giving up on zadie. I'm just-- I need a break,

And I wanted to try and write something different.

Right. But what about-- what the about the fans

And what they want? You know, you-- you couldn't have just

Taken a break until after you saved zadie?

I love my fans,

But this is something I had to do for my own mental well-being,

And that will be better for the fans in the long run.

Right. You know, the zadie followers are going to be

Very disappointed, some of them inconsolable.

The fans will find something to fill the void.

And you know what? Maybe it'll be this book.

Okay. So, what did you write instead?

A memoir.

Hmm.

Ahh! Mary!

Sorry! I'm sorry. I'm-- I'm so-- I'm so jumpy this morning.

Go see if there's some ointment over there.

Mary: Okay.

(sighing, inhaling sharply)

Oh my gosh.

Here, here, let me. I feel terrible.

Oh, it's okay. It was an accident.

Ahh... (inhaling sharply) oh.

It's okay. You can go, mary.

♪

(door opening)

Oh, there it is.

(keys tapping)

(chiming)

(keys tapping)

(phone chiming)

(beeping)

(phone vibrating, ringing)

(phone vibrating, ringing)

(beeping)

- Rand: Hey, lila. - Hi, rand. It's mary.

Mary?

I could have sworn I called lila.

Mary: You did.

She's in her office, and I saw her phone ringing.

Oh. Well, I'm glad I caught you.

Any more threats from the brutish ex-boyfriend?

Everything's fine, thanks.

Okay. Well, good.

Just let us know if you need any more help.

Oh, I will.

Rand: All right. May I speak with lila?

She's just so in the zone with her writing right now;

I hate to interrupt her

When she's trying to finish this book.

I thought she finished it.

That's what we were celebrating the other night.

She told me she wanted to make some changes to it this morning

And I haven't seen her all day.

But I'm happy to play secretary for you.

I take a great message.

Actually...

You might be able to help me.

Can you keep a secret?

My lips are sealed.

(rand sighing)

Lila and I have some plans tonight,

But she doesn't know I'm going to be proposing to her.

Ow.

Oh?

Of course I want it to be special,

But some of the preparations require finessing.

What would you like me to do?

I could use your help in delaying her in coming over.

Only for an hour or so.

It would give me time to...

(sighing) ...Make the finishing touches.

Of course. I'd be happy to help. Bye.

Bye.

(chuckling)

- Mary! - What?

- Oh my god! - What? What is it?

You're never going to believe this.

- Look. -What?

It's derek.

He's dead!

I don't believe it.

It says he was found in a motel near skid row.

Mary: Maybe he was robbed?

Huh. It doesn't say anything about that here,

But with his temper, who knows?

I mean, I guess the good news is that it's over.

You don't have to worry about him anymore.

Yeah.

No, you're right. You're right.

I guess I'm relieved, you know, but I'm also kind of sad.

Just, it didn't have to be like this, you know?

None of this is your fault,

Not for one second. You know that, right?

Thank you. Thank you, lila.

It's unbelievable.

I know.

Oh, you know, I almost forgot, rand called.

- Hmm? - You left your phone

In your bedroom and I happened to be in there when he called.

Oh, well, you know

That you can knock on the door when it's shut.

I know, but I didn't want to interrupt.

Anyways, he asked me to pass along a message.

He said he's sorry,

But he has to break your date tonight,

And he promises to make it up to you.

Well, that's too bad.

But, you know, it's gonna give me an opportunity

To go over the manuscript one more time

Before I send it in to eleanor.

Did you get a chance to read it, mary?

I should be finished by tonight.

I'm interested in what you think.

Be brutal.

- Oh, I will. - Okay.

You know what? Can you take this

And answer it for the rest of the day?

No matter who calls, I'm busy.

Absolutely.

(exhaling sharply)

♪

(horn honking in distance)

"around the corner"?

(dog barking in distance)

(engine starting)

(engine revving)

- Mary? - (engine revving)

(tires screeching)

Stop! Stop! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Hey!

(thudding)

(tires screeching)

(sniffling)

It's okay.

(door opening)

(sighing) thank you.

Oh, mary.

What? Are you--

It's eric.

He got hit by a car.

(gasping) oh my god.

Is he-- is he--

Alive? Yes.

But... (sniffling)

...They're keeping him in an induced coma.

They-- they're worried about...

Mary: Oh...

They're worried about swelling in his brain.

It's okay.

When-- when did this happen?

Last night.

Do they know who the driver is?

Lila: They don't have any leads.

It happened in an alley downtown.

- Wow. That's horrible. - Lila: I know.

I'm-- I'm going to go and, um-- I'm gonna go call the hospital.

Rand: Yeah. Yeah.

- Speaking of last night... - Yeah.

...Before all of this happened,

Lila was under the impression that I, uh,

Cancelled our date last night.

I-I thought she cancelled the date.

She told me she wanted to stay in and work.

I tried to change her mind,

But you know how stubborn she can be.

Hmm.

I guess it doesn't matter now.

If you need help with anything--

No, no. I'll take care of it myself.

Okay.

Thank you.

♪

I'm heading back to the office.

I'll check in with you later, lila.

Hi, eleanor. It's mary.

Eleanor: Mary, I just heard. Eric being hit and the driver--

Yeah. No, I know. It's so awful about eric.

Eleanor: I'm so worried about lila.

Mm-hmm. I know. I'm worried about lila, too.

You know, I was-- I was meaning to talk to you

About the book tour.

Is there any way that we can postpone?

Eleanor: Oh, that puts me in a really tough position.

I know it puts you in a tough position,

But with so much going on

And with lila's emotional state...

Eleanor: Of course, of course. My concern is for lila.

- I will postpone. - Thank you.

I knew you'd understand.

- Eleanor: Thank you, mary. - Okay.

Eleanor: Please tell lila I'm thinking of her.

Yes. I will pass that on to her.

- Eleanor: Thank you. - Okay. Bye-bye.

(phone beeping)

(keys tapping)

(phone chiming)

(footsteps approaching)

Thanks, mary.

(computer keys tapping)

(knocking)

Hi, mary. Thanks for working late again.

I'm going to go see eric, okay?

Yeah. I picked up some flowers

For you to drop off at the hospital.

That's so thoughtful, mary.

- I'll see you soon. - Okay.

(engine starting)

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

(door opening)

Hi! Are you okay?

I was with my sister when she met with eric's doctor.

How's he doing?

Well, he's stable. He's out of icu.

But they want to keep him in a coma a little while longer.

Oh.

What are you doing?

Just catching up on some of your fan mail.

I thought if I wrote out the answers,

You could sign them later. It would make things easier.

Who know having a super fan like you around

Would be so handy?

You know me so well.

(chuckling)

I swear my eyes are getting weaker.

(sighing)

You know, I need to, uh...

I think I need to see my doctor.

Would you make an appointment for me, please?

Sure.

So, what sorts of things do I say to my fans?

"thank you so much for reading all these years.

"hope you enjoy my new book, due out this September."

I don't think that we should mention the memoir.

Like you were saying, it might make

Some of the super fans angry to learn

That it's not a zadie hurston book.

Well, you'll have to face them at some point.

Well, you would know best. And you know what?

I so appreciate you handling this for me.

It's no trouble at all.

Come in. Let's sign those letters.

Hmm.

(low humming)

Do you hear that?

Clear as a bell.

No. Sorry.

It's a very low hum.

Well, maybe I can't hear that frequency.

It's gonna drive me crazy.

I just need to get your signature on these.

(low humming)

Pen not working?

(lila groaning)

I swear if one more thing goes wrong today, I'm...

- Going to bed. - Let's--

Hey, let's try this one.

♪

(sighing) thank you.

(sighing)

Suddenly, I'm so exhausted.

Hey, why don't you lie down?

You know what? I think I'm gonna--

- I'm gonna call it a night. - Okay. Feel better.

What would I do without you?

Let's hope you never have to find out.

♪

♪

♪

(lila sighing)

♪

Good morning.

Lila!

Time to wake up.

(clapping loudly)

Mary... I didn't know you were here.

Mary: Hmm.

What time is it?

Mary: It's about ten a.M.

Here, I brought you breakfast.

Ten? That's so strange.

I didn't hear my alarm.

Oh. Are you feeling okay?

No. No, I'm not. I can't get that humming out of my head.

I keep hearing it. It's keeping me up.

I was up so late,

I saw the sun come up this morning.

Well, maybe you should get your doctor

To give you some sleeping pills.

No, no. I don't think that's necessary.

You need your rest. You have so much going on right now.

Don't forget, tonight's your dinner with rand's parents.

I know. I'm dreading it.

(sighing)

They live abroad, so it'll be my first time meeting them.

- Mm-hmm. - I want to make

- A good impression. - I'm sure you will.

Did you, um...

Did you confirm the reservations for tonight?

- Everything's taken care of. - Okay.

Do you know what you're going to wear?

(sighing) no. God... Ugh. I have no idea.

Don't worry.

I'll pick up some dresses for you to try on.

Oh my god, would you?

(sighing) that would be such a relief, mary.

Just, um...

Take my credit card.

Mary: Nice scarf. I'll take these.

- (sighing) - (phone vibrating)

Bye.

(phone vibrating)

Lila: Isabelle, hi.

It's so sweet of you to call and check on me.

No, I'm fine.

No. I just-- I haven't--

I haven't felt like myself lately.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hi. Thank you so much. Thank you.

Let me know if you need help finding anything.

I called about putting some dresses on hold

- For lila demarco. - Of course!

I have them set aside in the back for her.

Oh, I'll take them. I'll be doing

All of her styling and shopping from now on.

I understand. Oh, she must be so busy.

You have no idea.

Yeah. Can I get you anything while you wait?

Well, what do you have?

Clerk: Um, sparkling water, champagne,

And orange juice.

Champagne. Yes.

Mm. I also set aside

Something for her. I thought she might like to try

These bracelets in anticipation

For her upcoming book tour.

No, no. I think...

I think lila would like this one.

- Oh. - Mary: Yeah.

One of our most exquisite pieces.

- Mm-hmm. - I don't know

If she's chosen any other looks yet.

She's keeping her options open.

Well, I hope that she will consider us

For anything she might need.

You know what I need?

I need that champagne... (chuckling)

...If we're talking about needs.

Coming right up!

Thank you.

I thought this one was nice.

(lila sighing)

I just-- I don't think any of these is really me.

Maybe if you try them with the shoes?

No. I... (sighing)

You know, I just-- I want to wear

One of my own cocktail dresses.

Where is that off-the-shoulder black dress you wore for dinner?

I'll get it.

It should be right near the front. (groaning)

I know I brought it back from the dry cleaners.

It's-- it's... Watch out.

No, no. I don't see it.

I just saw it. You know?

- I believe you. - It was just here.

I mean, I don't know what's happening.

I can't remember where I put anything.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Why don't I draw you a bath to help you relax?

Isn't that what the doctor recommended?

- Yeah. - Okay.

I'm sorry, uh... I'm sorry to get so worked up.

Don't worry about it.

And I'll keep looking for that dress. Come.

♪

(chuckling nervously) it's not like her to be so late.

She must have been held up in traffic.

Can we at least order some appetizers or something?

No, because it would be rude to order before she arrives.

But I'm hungry. It was a long flight.

I'll try calling again, father.

Mother: Oh, is this her?

- No. - Who is it?

- What are you doing here? - Nice to see you, rand.

- Are these your parents? - Where's lila?

Mary: She'll be here soon. Hi.

Hello. I came to let you know lila's is on her way

And she apologizes, but she got held up

By some last minute edits for her publisher.

Why didn't she call?

Oh, her phone fell in the bath

And it's not working now.

- Why didn't you call? - I did,

But you must be out of service here. It didn't ring.

I hate when that happens, you know?

Yeah. Uh, well, would you like to join us for a drink,

Uh...?

- Mary, and I would love to,

But was just stopping by my way to another appointment.

I have a first date.

In that case, a little liquid courage would be just the thing.

- Mother: Yes! - Well...

Father, let's let mary get on her way.

No, I think your dad's right. I mean, what's one drink, right?

That's the spirit! Now, how about them menus?!

- Yeah. - I think I'll go pick up lila.

No. Rand, you heard mary.

Lila's going to be coming soon. Come, sit. Relax.

- Let's order. - Yeah.

Relax, rand. Yeah. He's always so uptight.

- Rand: Yes, mother. - Mary: Yes.

(mother chuckling)

So, what are we drinking?

Father: Well, what are you drinking?

Mother: That is the question.

(mary and parents laughing)

(chuckling)

You know, it's five o'clock somewhere.

So, then I said, "why not gin?"

(mary and parents laughing)

Oh... Oh, that's good!

- Right? - That's so good.

(mary and parents laughing)

I thought you had a date.

Oh, yeah. You know, I guess I stood him up.

- (mary and parents laughing) - rand: Lila!

Lila: Hi!

(parents laughing)

- Hey. - Darling.

- Am I late? - What happened?

We've been waiting for over an hour.

Just one second. Just one second.

Lila: An hour? I don't understand. The reservation

In my calendar said eight o'clock.

It's past nine now.

What?!

- Mary? - I let them know

You were running a little bit behind.

I'm so sorry.

Rand: We need to talk.

- Right now? - Rand: Mm-hmm.

Leave her alone.

Excuse me?

You can see she feels bad.

There's no need to make her feel worse.

Lila, come with me. Come. Here.

I should be going, but you can take my seat.

Lila... Baby...

- Lila... - Hi.

This is mr. And mrs. Tollson.

Tollsons, this is lila demarco.

They are wonderful people.

- Oh! - Mary: The best!

Hilarious! (laughing)

And have such a good time on that trip, okay?

- Thanks, mary. - Bye, guys.

Be well. Bye.

- Father: No more gin! - Mary: Oh my--

- None for you! - (mary and parents laughing)

Good night!

(rand forcing a chuckle)

Mr. Tollson, mrs. Tollson, I'm really sorry.

Don't think anything of it. I'm glad you're here.

Mother: Yes.

Rand: I hate seeing you upset.

The dinner was fine.

My parents? Ooh... They loved you.

They're probably wondering why you're dating

The crazy lady who can't even tell time.

Rand: Uh-uh, uh-uh. Are you kidding?

They were so drunk, they didn't know if they'd been there

For five hours or thirty minutes.

(chuckling)

You know, I'm worried, rand.

I don't know how I could have lost a whole hour

And then have no memory of it.

Rand: Look. Listen. I know you've been anxious about eric,

Not to mention your new book publication.

Things are getting better!

Every day, eric is improving.

And you know eleanor is

Always willing to work with you.

Thank you.

Look, lila. I love you.

I want you to know that

I'm always here for you and I always will be.

I want us to get married.

(knocking)

- Uh, come in. - (door opening)

Uh, we're in the middle of something.

It's all right, rand.

I came to ask if you would like me

To cancel your appointments again for today.

Uh, yes, please. I would. Thank you.

Is there anything else I can get you?

Lily: Uh, could you grab the stack of papers

On the desk in my office for me?

I can't bear to be in there with that awful humming noise

Right now.

What humming sound?

Lila: It's this annoying, low,

Constant humming in my office.

And I can't tell where it's coming from.

Can you check it out?

And apparently, I'm the only one who can hear it.

(groaning)

Let me take a look. I'll be back.

- Thank you, honey. - Alright. Okay.

(switch clicking)

Anything I can help you with?

Shh...

I'm trying to hear the noise.

Oh... You can't hear it either, huh?

Why do I get the feeling you're playing some kind of game?

What do you mean?

Why has lila seemed more unwound

Since you started working for her?

Oh... You've noticed it, too.

Mm-hmm.

- Poor lila. - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

First eric, now the book debacle.

She's really breaking under all this stress.

Book debacle? What book debacle?

She hasn't told you? Oh, it's all over social media.

The backlash from the fans over this new book has been brutal.

I'm starting to hide the letters that come in.

- It's pure hate mail. - She's hasn't said

Anything about this to me.

Well, that's because she thinks it's a storm that'll pass.

But they are talking about canceling her book tour.

Eleanor would never do that to lila.

It is out of eleanor's hands.

No, please-- please, do me a favor.

Don't say anything to lila, okay? She doesn't know yet.

(rand sighing)

(door closing)

I'm sorry. I didn't...

Hear anything in your office,

But... I believe you.

I think...

You could use some time off.

So, why don't you

Come with me on the trip to see my client in l.A.?

(sighing)

I've got so much to do for this book tour.

Send mary off for a while.

We can have some time here alone.

(chuckling)

You can rest up.

Well, I need mary. Hey?

I rely on her quite a bit now.

You can rely on me instead.

What do you say?

Lila... Demarco...

...Will you marry me?

(laughing)

Nothing would make me happier.

Let me see it.

Okay. (clearing his throat)

There you go.

I love you.

♪

I've got something to tell you.

Mary?

What's wrong?

It's my apartment. My stupid landlord

Just informed me that they have to replace

All the plumbing and I have to be out while they do it,

And it could take weeks!

Oh...

Well, that's not a problem.

You can--

You can stay here.

Really?

Really? You wouldn't mind?

Why else do I have this enormous house

If I can't help out my friends?

Well, I can help out around the house more, too.

And I'll do all the cooking as a thank you for letting me stay.

Well, you know I can't say no to your cooking.

Yeah. It's my secret weapon.

Um, I almost forgot.

Mary, I have a prescription ready for me at the pharmacy.

Would you mind going to grab it?

Sure thing.

You're such a good friend.

You're welcome.

♪

(yawning)

- Mary: Mm. - Lila: I finally broke down

And got a prescription.

I'm surprised it took you so long.

- Ugh. - You want to go lie down?

I can take care of things for the rest of the day.

You know what? I think I will.

(sighing)

Time to see if these actually work.

Mm-hmm. Yes, and drone out the humming.

Lila: Okay...

Thank you, mary.

You're welcome.

♪

(footsteps approaching)

♪

♪

You sleep, lila.

I'll enjoy being a better you.

♪

(chiming)

"can't wait to hold you." (chuckling)

That's the best you've got?

Okay. Um...

"lying in bed alone

"and I miss you.

(chiming)

"just imagining your body makes me..." oh...

(chuckling) original.

Okay. Let's do better.

"imagine me..."

(chiming)

(chuckling)

- (sighing) - (chiming)

- (breathing heavily) - (chiming)

- (chiming) - (exhaling sharply)

(breathing heavily)

(typing)

(exhaling)

(chiming)

We'll see about that.

(chuckling)

♪

"zadie hit him with the car."

(engine starting)

Eric: Mary?

(typing)

Mary?

(tires screeching)

No, no, stop! Stop! No, no, no!

(thudding)

Lila: Good morning.

Look at you.

Did you manage to get some sleep last night?

Well, those pills are definitely effective.

- Mm. - Maybe too much so.

What do you mean?

Well, I woke up feeling very well rested,

But rand says I was up late last night messaging him.

I have absolutely no memory of it.

Did he say what you wrote?

Well, let's just say it wasn't my usual style.

He was quite scandalized.

I'm sure he enjoyed it. All men do.

(laughing) I've heard.

What do you want to do today?

Well, I feel so good,

I think I'm gonna pop by the hospital to see eric.

What about you?

I've got some things I can work on around here.

All right. Have a good day and I'll see you later.

Yes, you will.

So much to do.

"love the memoir. Isabelle."

"thanks,

"but I have decided to shelve the memoir."

(sighing)

(chiming)

♪

"I need to see you tonight."

♪

"7:00pm. Don't be late."

♪

Rand: See you in l.A.

All right, bye.

(sighing)

See you soon.

Oh.

Okay.

Eric?

You shouldn't be in my spam folder.

♪

"bellville student arrested for..." what?

Hey, bring me back the papers from this week.

Aren't you gonna be late to meet eleanor for drinks?

What do you mean? We're meeting at seven and it's only 6:50.

Didn't I tell you? She called to change the reservation to 6:30.

- What? No. You didn't tell me. - Sorry. She's at the restaurant

- Right now; you'd better go. - Okay.

- I gotta grab my earrings. - Mary: Okay.

Thank you.

"derek olson..."

Oh my god, it's him.

Stephanie?

(phone ringing)

Come on, lila. Pick up.

♪

Lila: You've reached lila demarco.

I should be writing now, so leave a message.

Mary: That was close.

♪

- Hello, rand. - Where's lila?

She's in the shower.

Mary, stephanie, or whatever it is...

It's mary.

You know, stephanie, I've been meaning to properly convey

My condolences on the loss of your roommate derek.

- My what? - Your roommate from college.

He turned you in once

To the police... Before.

- And he here he was... - Rand...

- Ready to ruin your new life and expose you again...

...Unless you paid him, right?

You don't know what you're talking about.

If you say so.

But I still believe lila should know!

- She's never gonna believe you. - I disagree.

You know she's not gonna believe you.

I disagree. Lila? Where is she?

- She's in the shower! - Lila!

Rand, I told you, she's in the shower!

- Rand: Lila? - Mary: Rand? Rand?

Do not go in there, rand.

- Lila? - Mary: Stop it right now!

Stop! Stop! I told you not to go in there!

- Lila! - Rand!

- Lila! - I told you, stop it!

- Where are you?! - Stop it!

She's not here!

Ahh!

(panting)

♪

♪

♪

(phone ringing)

Rand: You've reached rand tollson.

Leave me a message.

I just got in.

Eleanor and I went a little bit crazy with the margaritas.

I had to get a ride home.

But, you know, I have something I want to tell you in person.

So, I'm running a bath

And I expect you to join--

(gasping)

(screaming)

Rand, no!

Oh, my god! Oh, my god!

Lila: What happened? Rand!

- Get off me! - No! We need to call for help!

Lila, come with me.

Come with me! Come with me.

Sit. There we go.

I'm calling the police right now.

Lila: All right! Hurry! Call them. Call.

Mary: I'm calling! I'm calling!

(sobbing) oh, my god.

Hi! Yes, we need an ambulance. Someone's--

Someone's been attacked in our house and he's not breathing.

Yes. Six zero five six maple ridge drive.

Hurry. Thank you. Okay. They're coming.

Here, drink this. It'll make you feel better.

Lila, drink it. You don't want to be hysterical

When the police come. Now, drink it.

Yes. You don't want to go into shock.

You see?

Good. That's good.

Everything's okay now.

- Like hell it is! - Lila, everything's okay now.

- Get off me. - Just trust me.

(sniffling)

Trust me. You're okay.

You're okay. Come.

(sniffling) oh, rand...

Mary: Everything's okay, lila.

- Lila: No. - Come here.

- It's okay... It's okay. - (lila sniffling)

♪

Rand: Lila... Demarco...

Will you marry me?

(lila and rand chuckling)

Lila...

(panting)

Lily: Oh, my god.

(screaming)

Rand?

(door opening)

Good morning, lila. How's your head?

What?

I figured it would be a doozy after last night.

Last night? Last night, rand was here.

No. No, I don't think so.

- Oh. - Come.

Yes, he was.

Rand was here.

He was in the bathroom.

Mary: Nn-hnn.

And then, he was dead.

What? No. No.

You must have had a nightmare. He texted you last night.

Look.

(sighing)

(breathing heavily)

It was so real.

Yeah. I think you overdid it yesterday.

Here. Drink this.

I just made a fresh cup.

Lily: Mm.

Rest now. Okay?

- Okay. - Come.

Lila: But he was...

I know. He's going to sunny l.A. And without you.

Lila: No.

He was... There... In the bath...

Mary: No.

Rand... (sighing)

Mary: Your book's almost done.

Zadie lives.

♪

But there's a twist.

(lock clicking)

♪

(phone vibrating)

(beeping)

Mary: Hello?

Isabelle: Lila?

Mary: It's mary. Lila's taking a brief rest.

Isabelle: Oh, hi, mary.

I was just calling to see if lila had made hotel reservations

For our wedding yet.

Do you know if she has?

Mary: Lila hasn't been feeling well these past few weeks.

She's been under so much stress,

And since she and rand have broken up...

Isabelle: No! I knew about eric,

But she didn't tell me about that. Poor lila.

Mary: Yeah. She's very fragile right now.

I just don't see how she's gonna make the wedding.

She's talking about possibly taking a retreat,

One of those ones without phones or technology.

Isabelle: Oh, okay.

I'll try her again later, then.

Mary: Yes, do that.

Bye.

(beeping)

♪

(gasping)

(breathing hard)

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(footsteps approaching)

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(keys jingling)

You know, after all that sleep, um...

I'm feeling much better.

I think I'm gonna do some work in the office today.

Do you have my phone?

Hmm.

It's in the office, charging.

Lila: I'd really like to speak to rand.

Of course you can!

Finish your lunch.

No, I'm not hungry.

Eat a few bites.

You don't want to let what happened yesterday happen again.

Eat.

Lila: I'm perfectly capable of feeding myself.

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Nighty-night.

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(door clicking shut)

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(whispering) phone, phone.

Where the hell is it?

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"he fell to the bathroom floor,

"his body growing cold as the tile.

"he lay there for what could have been hours,

"until the life bled from his brow."

Rand...

(thudding)

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Mary... Mary!

No need to shout.

(lila grunting)

Untie me! What are you doing?!

Well...

You told me to find a writing process that works for me.

I find that it really helps me to act out my scenes

Before writing them. Take eric for example.

Sometimes zadie needs to deal with nosy people

Who don't know how to mind their own business.

You? You hurt eric?

It had to be done. Or take, for example,

The jilted boyfriend who won't leave zadie alone,

I tried out his murder on rand.

Actually, first, I tried it on derek,

And then I perfected it on rand.

You killed them both?

Of course, silly. And now, you.

I think I'd like to have a victim in my next book

Who breaks her neck after falling down the stairs.

Is that too cliché? I guess we'll find out.

- (laughing) - but why are you doing this?

Because! Because you left her to die!

- Who? - Zadie!

You, the 'brilliant author,'

You created a heroine who everyone adores

And you had an obligation to save her,

And instead, you abandoned her!

Okay. I understand

Why you'd be upset with me, but why hurt eric or rand?

Because they weren't good for you, lila!

They were distracting you from your work

And they were trying to stop me from doing my job!

Which is it, mary, huh?!

You want to help me or are you trying to kill me?

Honestly, I go back and forth.

Is it money that you want? Anything you want--

I don't want your money!

I don't want it!

You can't be trusted to write zadie hurston anymore,

So I'm taking over.

I am going to bring her back.

No one will read your third-rate fan fiction.

You know what? Famous authors,

They use ghostwriters all the time,

And that way you can still have your glory,

And I will still have zadie back.

No one will buy it.

(mary laughing)

You really don't understand your fans, do you?

They don't care.

They're just hungry for anything zadie related, get it?!

Do you get it?!

Eleanor will know.

Isabelle, my agent, my publisher--

"isabelle, eleanor..." I don't care!

What do you want?

Zadie...

(knocking)

Isabelle: Hello? Lila?

Shh. Not one word or she is dead. Do you understand me?

- Mm-hmm. - Do you?

Mm-hmm. Okay. Mm-hmm.

Shh...

Isabelle: Lila?

Mary: Isabelle.

Isabelle?

What are you doing here, isabelle?

(gasping)

(gasping)

(chair tumbling down stairs)

Mary: Where are you going, isabelle?

- Isabelle: What's going on? - Mary: Where are you going?!

Isabelle: Lila?! Lila!

- Lila! - Stay out of my way, isabelle!

Lila?

Not a chance, bitch.

(mary growling)

(both grunting)

Mary: Ahh!

(all grunting)

Ah!

(tumbling)

(sobbing)

- Oh, my god... - (isabelle sobbing)

Thank you, isabelle, thank you.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

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I've been reading your books my whole life.

I love them all.

That's very sweet.

Are you ever going to bring back zadie hurston?

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Zadie hurston is dead.

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(whirring)

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