All language subtitles for Romate.Regret.202.720p.WEB.h264-BAE

Hello, alec.

A little early for a cup of tea,
isn't it, lads?

[grunting]

Mr. Cutler isn't a man
to be messed with, son.

You got two days,
or you're done, mate.

Two days.

It's a yes.

-Really?
-Really.

That extra chunk of change
from your inheritance

Sealed the deal.

Congratulations, you're gonna
be a homeowner.

Big step.

I've never lived
on my own before.

Or, at least not
in my own house.

Your copy.
Wire instructions,

Confirmation of
the monthly payment, and terms.

I know it's a little higher
than we'd hoped,

But you got the house.

Plus, you can always
rent out the second bedroom.

Yeah. I can.

And hey, I'm gonna recommend you

To all my clients
who need interior designers,

So you'll be rolling in dough
in no time.

Thank you.

[sighs]

[rock music playing]

♪ ooh, my body's
got me moving ♪

♪ ooh, my body's got
me breathing ♪

♪ ooh, my body's
got me feeling ♪

♪ ooh, my body's got me
dancing ♪

-[grunting]
-♪ hey lookie here

♪ lookie here, what's up

Okay, this session
is fast becoming

The biggest test
of our friendship.

You said you want me
to get you in shape.

Yeah, that was then.
This is now.

Just give me the dumbbells.

Like this.
Watch me, all right?

Shoulder-width grip,
keep your butt sticking out.

A habit you perfected
in high school.

Ooh!

Projecting now,
are we, luisa?

Hey, I'm not easy.
I just fall easily.

At least I put myself out there.

When was the last time
you had a date?

Look, I'm done with dating.

Come on, what about
that guy, duke?

I mean, he was nice, but--

-But what?
-But I don't know.

I-- I just, I'm not really
ready yet

To jump back
into the dating game.

This is why you're gonna
end up an old maid.

I'm taking a little break.

How many times do I have
to tell you to use your glutes?

I will, right after
you start using yours.

-Can we be done?
-Fine, but let's stretch.

Ugh.

Focus.

I am focusing.

Focusing on a beer and fries
right after this.

Hey.
I've earned it.

You're gonna undo everything
that we just did here.

[mocking]

That's a perfect
impression of you.

Come on.

So, when do you move
into the new house?

I'm picking up the keys
after we're done.

Oh my gosh, amazing.
I'm so proud of you.

Thanks.
I know, it's so surreal.

Hey, actually,
that roommate,

You just found her online,
right?

Yeah.
Why, are you thinking about

Getting a roommate too?

Or a tenant, should I say?

Little miss
first time homeowner?

I'm thinking about it.

The mortgage payment
is just a little bit higher

Than I expected it to be, so,
you know, it can't hurt, right?

Gotta do what you
gotta do, babe.

Yeah.
All right, get on your back.

Okay, but if I fall asleep,
it's your fault.

Okay, all the way down.

Can I just lounge here,
actually?

Oh my-- I give up.
I'm done.

[luisa] all right,
let's go see your house.

[calm music]

[laughing]
wow.

I like it already!

You may need to hire
a landscaper

To clean up this garden.

[jessica]
I can't afford that.

Wow, you even have
a side porch.

-I do.
-[gasps] oh my gosh.

So, I have a bedroom right here,
that would be mine,

And then a guest bedroom
out back,

And they're bringing
my furniture tomorrow.

Wait, where are you
gonna sleep tonight?

I have my blow-up mattress.

Hey, maybe you should consider
a blow-up boyfriend.

Aha, you're so funny.

Let me show you the yard.

Oh my gosh.

[jessica]
do you love it?

[luisa]
yes, this is beautiful!

Look at all this vegetation.

[jessica] should I start
a garden or something?

Yes, and you should
grow some tomatoes.

I wish my mom was here.

You know, she would
have loved this.

She'd be proud of you.
I'm proud of you.

Thanks.
Okay, let's go get some food,

Because I'm starving.

I'm gonna run home and change,

And then I'm coming back
to make you dinner.

[jessica]
yes, I have a house!

[upbeat music]

[jessica] mm, that's
a housewarming meal to remember.

Stop thinking about your macros,

And just enjoy someone else
cooking for you.

Fine, we'll call it
a housewarming cheat meal.

Oh, and eat your barley.

It's good for you.

Okay.

So, when do you start
looking for a tenant?

As soon as possible,
or else that is going to be

The only meal that I can afford
to eat for a while.

Girl or guy?

Don't get any ideas, okay?

This is business,
not pleasure.

I just want someone who's gonna
pay their rent on time

And stick to themselves.

Well, let me know
if you need any help

Screening the applicants,
so I can help you

Weed out all the weirdos.

-The weirdos?
-Oh, jess.

You have no idea
who's out there.

Consider me your gatekeeper.

-Okay.
-It'll be fine.

Cheers.

Cheers.

[flight attendant]
on behalf of captain benjamin

And the entire flight crew,
we'd like to welcome you

To tampa, florida,
where the local time

Is 9:25 a.M.

[suspenseful music]

[cell phone vibrating]

Hello?

What do you mean,
where am I?

I'm here in london.

Yes, I told you, I'll have
the money to you tomorrow.

It's nice.

It is. It is.

Oh!
I'm so sorry.

Must have dropped that
when I was cleaning the house.

Well, hold onto it.

Yeah, nobody wants
a bad hair day.

No, no, no, listen.
This little thing

Can be a very useful tool.

I used one once
to help my neighbor

Open her front door when
she lost her house keys.

You take the top bit,
lift up the cylinders with it,

And then the bottom bit
you press in and turn,

And you open the door.
Hm!

-Great.
-Good to know.

Mm-hmm.

Great, um, so you also get
your own bathroom,

-Which is awesome.
-Oh, great.

'cause I am a big
bathroom reader.

Seriously, I can be in there
for hours.

-Wow.
-Thanks for sharing.

[woman] and I love
all the windows in here.

Saves on electricity.

Don't forget your stuff.

Oh, okay.

Hey, did you say
that you were a lawyer?

Yeah.
I've always wanted to be one,

So after my divorce,
I said to myself,

"you know what, sharon,
it is now or never."

So, I enrolled in law school.

-That's pretty ambitious.
-It was.

But I graduated
with flying colors.

Course, the student loans
are killing me,

But business
is finally picking up.

Anyway, I really like it here.
I'm interested.

-Great.
-So, I imagine

You'll need some paperwork.

You're welcome
to fill out an application.

Actually, I have it all
right here already.

Credit check and references.

Oh.

-Very nice.
-That's great.

Um, we're gonna look this over,

But we do have
a few more people to see.

So, we'll let you know.

Oh.

-Thank you.
-No, thank you.

Let me know.

-Bye-bye now.
-We will.

[suspenseful music]

[rock music]

I'll take it.

[rock music throughout]

I don't think so.
Thank you.

Okay.

Yeah, I dig.
Yeah.

I dig.

[rock music]

[tv playing]

Announcer: ...Scored two times,
helping the penguins

Pass the jets, 8-3.

The leafs throttled
the canucks 9-2,

And the oilers needed overtime
to beat the rangers 1-0.

In the nhl today,
the players...

[ominous music]

[typing]

[woman]
very nice!

You did say you're okay
with guests, right?

Sure, just, you know,

Don't have, like,
a wild party every night.

Okay, but a few nights a week
is cool, right?

Oh, and I'm thinking
about getting some pets.

"pets"?
"pets" as in plural?

Well, I want a chihuahua,
but I'm gonna be out a bunch,

So she's gonna need a friend.

Do you like dogs?

We will consider
your application

And get back to you on that.

Thank you.
I can tell the three of us

Are destined to be friends.

-[sighs]
-okay, if this guy

Doesn't work out,
I'm going with andy warhol

Or the lady lawyer.

The bathroom reader?
You can't be serious.

Well, I am,
because I'm desperate.

[phone ringing]

Okay, that's him.

Here we go.

Wait for me.

Hello, this is jessica.

-I love it.
-Great.

It's a big achievement
getting your first house.

Most people your age
are still living

With their mommy and daddy.

Um, both of my parents
have actually passed.

My deepest apologies.

That's okay.
You didn't know.

Oh, I'm so sorry about that.

I know it's a big ask,
but if I move in,

Would you consider throwing in
a new lightbulb?

[chuckles]

I've seen enough.

Well, great.

You can actually
follow us then.

Cool.

You have a lovely house.

I'm used to london,
where if your flat is cramped,

They consider you posh.

-[chuckles]
-what is it that you do?

I manage musical acts.

Really?
That's amazing.

Sorry, but have you heard
of januus live?

They have really great bands.

Looks like we have
a rocker in our midst.

-Guilty as charged.
-Let me show you something.

Get out of town.
You know preston black?

[laughing]
know him?

I used to manage him.

To be honest,
he's so up his own ass,

It takes about ten people
to handle that fella.

-[laughing]
-but I did get him

His first record deal,
so presto owes me.

-No way.
-Way.

And you know he's touring
america this year.

I could get you
some backstage passes.

Oh my gosh, I would die.
[laughing]

And who is this guy?

Preston black?

She's uninitiated.

Ooh, we'll have to do
something about that.

Oh, trust me,
I've been trying for years.

[laughing]

Well, um, I adore the room.

It's exactly what I need.

I'm expecting my income
to jump considerably

In the coming months,
but for now,

Trying to keep my overhead
as low as possible.

Great, great.

Would you mind
filling this out then?

Ooh.
Credit check.

Yeah, is that a problem?

[exhales sharply]
I keep running into this.

Do you not have good credit?

I don't have any credit.

Back in England I've got
a perfect credit score,

But unfortunately,
your fine nation

Starts people at zero, so...

I'm sure the credit bureaus
take that into account.

You'd think.
Freelance life.

Okay, well, I'm sure
we can figure something out.

Um...

[sighs]
oh, do you have anyone

Who could cosign for you?

I've just arrived,
I don't know a soul.

Right.

Then I'm so sorry,
mr. Nicholson.

Alec, please.

Alec.

I'm just, you know,
I'm following the rules.

And I'm sorry too,
for wasting your time.

But I am positive
that you will find

A wonderful flatmate.

You know, I just,
I need to be able

To rely on whoever
ends up living here.

Say less, I get it.

I would do
the exact same thing.

So... Okay.

What if I write you a check
for the first two months of rent

On top of the security deposit?

Oh no, wait.

The emi royalties
don't come in until the 13th.

Okay, what about this?

I'll give you one month's rent
by check when I first move in,

And then on September 14,

I will give you
five months' rent in cash,

Giving you six months total.

You know, at the end
of those six months,

I'll have some credit history,
you can run your checks,

And I am certain I will pass
with no problems.

Hey, bada-bing, bada-boom.

Okay, um...
I will think about it.

We'll talk.

Okay.

-Right.
-Well, bye.

Ta-ra.

Uh, please, don't feel
any pressure, jessica.

I totally understand
if it doesn't work out.

Just, um...

Just think about it,
all right?

Okay.
I will think about it.

-Cheers.
-Bye.

[whispering]
yeah.

[upbeat music]

Look, I think it would be cool

Having a hot british
music manager

As a roommate,
but that's just me.

Look, hot doesn't work for me.
I need stability.

I think the lady lawyer's
a safer bet.

-[phone ringing]
-oh, speak of the devil.

Hi, sharon.

Really?

Okay.

No, I understand.
That's fine.

[sighs]
she's gonna stay

With her current place
'cause it has a bigger bathroom.

So, what are you gonna do?

Don't sound so excited.

-I'm gonna keep looking.
-Why?

You've already found
the perfect tenant.

He doesn't have any credit.

He just moved here, jess.
Give him a break.

He seems legit to me.

I mean, I...
[sighs]

I suppose I could take a check.

Of course, you can.

And look, if alec can
introduce me to preston black,

I will pay his rent.

You just wanna tell him
about your old band.

So?
So what if I do?

Oh, wait.
What were you guys called again?

Come on, you don't remember?

The iron ladies!

[laughing]
that's right.

Oh, we made some great music.

Yeah, if you say so.

[latin music]

[phone buzzing]

Uh, nicholson entertainment.

[jessica]
alec?

Yes, this is he.

Hi, it's jessica.

Jessica, hey!
Well, this is a surprise.

The guest room is yours,
if you still want it.

Wow, um, that's wonderful news,
thank you.

Um, when can I move in?

How 'bout this weekend?

You really didn't have
to do this.

Oh, how could I not
treat you two

To a traditional Sunday roast?

What's wrong?
It's not corked, is it?

Ah, she'd never know.
She's not a wine drinker.

I'm a beer person.
So, sue me.

Oh, nobody loves a pint
more than yours truly.

But trust me, that wine will
pair beautifully with the beef.

-I trust you.
-As you should.

I love what you've done
with the place.

You're sitting room
is particularly gorgeous.

"sitting room."
that's so quaint.

[laughing]
and I love the hardwood floors.

It's such a clean
and honest feel.

Your choices
are great, jessica.

You've got an amazing eye.

Well, thanks.
I'd hope so.

It's actually my job.
I'm an interior designer.

Ah, I could tell you did
something creative.

-Is business good?
-Um, it's getting there.

You know, it can be
a little bit tough sometimes,

But I love it.

So, what's it like
being in the music biz?

It can be tough sometimes,
but I love it too.

That's why I wake up
with a smile on my face.

That rush I get when
I discover a new act

That I know is gonna slay
is second to none.

Yeah. You know,
I know that feeling so much,

Because when a client walks in
and they're just lighting up

When they see a room
that I designed,

That feeling
is also second to none.

I wish I had an exciting job.

I'm trapped
in pharmaceutical sales.

[alec] aw, there's nothing
wrong with that.

Hey, sip it, lu,
don't gulp it.

That's not bad.
I like it.

Hey, alec, did you know
that luisa used to be in a band?

-Really?
-[mouthing silently]

-The iron ladies.
-[both laugh]

The iron ladies,
that's brilliant.

A thatcherite, were you?

Could you say that again,
in english, please?

So, when can I hear
one of your tunes?

Um, probably never.

No, come on, lu.
Sing for the man.

No, I'm officially retired
from the music business.

Okay, how 'bout this?

I will play you
some of my early stuff

If you play me some of yours.

You have not heard bad music
until you've listened

To my teenage rock band,
insatiable poison,

Only marginally inferior
to my college band,

Seven tons
of proletariat sweat.

-[luisa] very long title.
-Mm.

Revolutionary, we were.
[laughing]

I'm still not gonna let you
listen to any of my music.

Oh, come on.
I bet I can find it online.

-Or, perhaps...
-Don't you dare!

I'm sorry, alec,
I'm gonna have to side

With the bestie on that one.

You can't say
I didn't try.

[phone dings]

Oh.

Excuse me.
[clears throat]

-[jessica] is everything okay?
-[alec] yeah.

Just inherited
another 25 million

From a nigerian prince.

-I love it when that happens.
-Oh, who doesn't?

But the tax implications.

Oh, hey, no, no, no, no, no.
You don't have to do that.

Please, it's my pleasure.

You just relax
and enjoy the wine.

Okay.

Okay, all I can say is, jess,
you made the right choice.

-Cheers to that.
-Cheers.

[glasses clinking]

[suspenseful music]

[glass breaking]

[alec] bloody hell,
what is wrong with you?

-[door opens and closes]
-you are driving me crazy.

You know what?
I'm done.

-I am out of here.
-[door slamming]

Hey, alec?

Can I help you?

Oh, I'm sorry.
Who are you?

-Who are you?
-[scoffs]

I'm the person
that owns this house.

Um, is alec here?

No.

[lock clicking]

[soft music]

-[phone dings]
-[sighs]

[phone ringing]

Hello, this is jessica.

I'm sorry, who?

What do you mean
his check bounced?

All right.
Thanks for letting me know.

[latin music]

-I'm serious.
-[woman] shut up.

You wrote the preston black song
"she's so crazy"?

-Cowrote.
-Wow.

I was managing him at the time.

Preston was crashing
on my couch

Nursing a broken heart.

One night,
we just started jamming,

Vibing, and voila.

I'm speechless.

That song has one of the hottest
guitar licks of all time.

♪ she's so crazy, so crazy ♪

[all singing]
♪ she's so crazy

[all laughing]

Man, I don't know how you brits
come up with so many dope songs.

Maybe it's something
in our water,

-Or in our tea.
-[laughter]

To be honest, it's because
we could never get enough

Black american music
back in the day.

-It inspired us all.
-Yeah.

No, I mean, it inspired us too.

We like to think of our sound
as like a mix

Of dirty southern r&b

And some of that british music
you're talking about.

Well, ladies, I have to confess,
I love your sound.

I've had all
your tracks on repeat

In my spotify playlist.

Thank you, alec.

I truly think that with
a little bit of guidance

And the connections of someone
like myself who can plug you in,

Not only are you gonna
get signed,

But you are gonna blow
the roof off this industry.

[chuckles]

Hey, you got a cool vibe, dude.

-Thank you.
-For real.

-Yeah.
-Now, I'm not one

Of these managers who rushes
people into signing things.

All I ask is that
you take this home,

Look over it, discuss it.

Take your time.
I'm here.

Just know that I would love
to be your manager.

[chuckles]
great, thank you.

-Thank you.
-Of course.

I'm telling you, from your
guitar work to your vocals,

-You've got something special.
-Thank you.

-Thank you so much.
-Of course.

[sighs]
well, ladies, this is me.

Can I just say, it has been
an absolute pleasure.

-Likewise.
-Thanks.

It was great.
Thank you so much for lunch.

-Of course.
-You'll definitely be

Hearing from us soon.

Oh, fantastic.
I look forward to it.

-All right, take care then.
-Bye, alec.

-All right, bye-bye.
-Bye, thank you.

[car starting]

♪ she's so crazy, so crazy

♪ she's so crazy

♪ I've got to know
if she's still my girl ♪

♪ if it's no, then I'm off
to see the world ♪

♪ getting so frustrated

♪ this love is overrated

♪ I want some action,
I am sick of talk ♪

♪ I think it's time
for me to take a walk ♪

♪ I'm getting so frustrated

♪ this love is overrated

♪ she's so crazy, so crazy,
she's so crazy ♪

♪ she's so crazy,
so crazy, she's so crazy... ♪

Listen, I've already called
three times, love.

Can you just tell him
that charlie reed from emi

Recommended me?

No, I'm not looking
to get signed.

I am a manager myself.

I'm just looking
to make his acquaintance.

Oh, come on,
you can't be serious.

Just get him on
the bloody phone, will you?

Well, I don't like
your tone of voice either.

You know, I don't think you know
who you're talking to, love.

Hello?

She just hung up on me.

So, how's your tall, dark,
and handsome roommate doing?

-Ugh.
-What?

If you're sleeping with him,
I might have to kill you.

Of course not, no.

It's just that,
his check bounced.

-What? Really?
-Yeah. Mm-hmm.

I'm sure it was just
some banking mistake.

I bet he doesn't even know.

Yeah, I really hope so.

Hey, look,
in other news though,

Guess who might have found
a new client?

-Alec?
-No, me!

Oh, you, that's amazing.
What's the new job?

I'm actually designing
someone's new house.

I'm heading there
this afternoon.

I'm hoping you can give me
just a little sales pep talk

So I can close the deal.

Okay.

Be yourself.

You're a pleasure to be around,
and your work speaks for itself.

-Thanks.
-And just keep using

That word "align,"
people love that.

"align," got it.

Oh, and in the meantime,
let me know if alec

Says anything about me.

[soft music]

Okay, this is it.

-Wow.
-Mm-hmm.

You know, you can do a lot
with this space, mrs., uh...

Call me betty.

We just got this
baby grand piano,

And I was thinking
we could turn the whole room

Into a music space.

Yeah.
Absolutely.

You know, I'm feeling a little
bit of a spanish vibe here.

I think it would align well with
the rest of the neighborhood.

Ooh.
I think it would.

Can you start right away?

Yes, ma'am, I can.

-Yes, betty, I can.
-That's better.

So, what are we looking at here?

Um, let me write you up
an estimate tonight,

And then if you're okay with it,

I can start first thing
on Monday.

-Oh, works for me.
-Great.

Ah, you're gonna love it.

Yeah, I've loved everything
I've seen of yours so far.

[line ringing]

[man] all right, geezer,
you really think

I'll have a voicemail?

Well, I do.
Leave it.

-[beep]
-hey, preston.

It's me, your old pal.

Listen, mate, um...
I know I've let you down.

But I swear I'm gonna make
things right.

In case you were wondering,
I'm in florida at the moment,

And, um... Look, I'll be honest,
I could use a little favor.

There's this amazing band
called vantage point

That I am this close to signing.

They've really got
something special,

And like everyone else
in america,

They are massive fans
of preston black.

So, um... I was hoping
if I give you their number,

You would give 'em a bell
and put in a good word.

You know, for old times' sake?

[clicking tongue]
okay, thanks a lot, mate.

And give me a call back, yeah?

[alec, muffled]
come on, wanda.

You know I don't have time
for that.

I am doing everything I can
to sign vantage point,

And I can't have you
mess that up for me.

Do you understand that?

[phone dings]

[jessica]
time to pay up, alec.

[upbeat music]

[sighs]
it's September 15th.

And my birthday isn't
until October 3rd,

So you still have time.

And there's a necklace
at nordstrom I've got my eye on.

He should have paid by now.

Oh, right.
What'd he say about that?

Well, I haven't had
a chance to ask.

He's never around, or he just
won't come to his door.

And the other night,
there was this woman

-In his room.
-A woman?

Yeah, she was kinda
rough-looking.

One of his clients maybe?
Like a singer or something?

I have no idea,
I didn't get a chance to ask.

She slammed the door
in my face.

That's kinda weird.

And get this.
He put a lock on his door.

Well, hey, some people
like their privacy.

Oh, come on, lu.
You don't do that kind of thing

Without asking permission first.

He's avoiding me
because he knows

He needs to pay his rent.

I don't know, jess.
He just seems so nice.

I'm sure there's an explanation,
like maybe he is just busy.

I'm sure it's like I said,
and he doesn't even know

He's bounced a check.

Want me to come over,
talk to him?

Make him pay up?

-Rough him up a bit?
-[chuckles]

No, I'll handle it.

You sure?

He's in a 24/7 industry.

He probably just needs
to be reminded.

I hope you're right.

Do you wanna go
to the gym after this?

Weights or cardio?

-Cardio.
-Absolutely not.

[ominous music]

Alec.

Jessica, hey!
Fancy seeing you here.

Yeah, you too.

You're doing some shopping?

Yeah, just picking up
a few little things.

There's this band vantage point
I'm hoping to impress.

Just wanna make sure they see me
as successful and plugged in.

Right.
Look, I actually came

To talk to you last night.

Did you?
Sorry, I must have been out.

- Yeah, you must have been.
- Yeah, I've got

This exciting deal
coming through this week,

So I've just been busy
putting that together.

Pitch decks, demo tapes,
that sort of thing.

Yeah, look, I came
to talk to you for a reason.

What?

The rent, alec.

The rent?
Is there a problem?

Yeah, yeah, there is.
Your check bounced.

-It bounced?
-Yes, it bounced.

And I was supposed to see, like,
five months' worth of rent

In cash yesterday,
and I haven't seen a penny.

We'll figure something out.

As I said, I've got
that big deal

Closing any day now.

Okay, 'cause I have
a mortgage to pay.

I will sort it out with the bank

And I will write you
a new check, okay?

Great.

-Okay.
-Is there anything else?

-No.
-Okay.

Then you have a good one.

You too.

-Good.
-[phone dings]

Ugh, my mortgage payment.

Ooh, I love these lamps.

Thanks, yeah.
They're vintage.

I found them at a thrift store.

Oh, nice.
Very cute.

You okay?

Yeah.
I'm good.

Are you sure?

Actually, no.
I have a tenant,

And he hasn't paid
any of his rent,

And my mortgage payment is due.

Kick him out, honey.

Well, he says there's a problem
at his bank.

Yeah, we all have problems,

But we still have bills
to pay, right?

That's very true.

Oh, speaking of...

Your deposit.

Thank you.

I was wondering
if there's any way

That I could maybe get
an advance on the rest?

Or maybe just some of it.
You know,

It would really help me out
with this mortgage situation.

I sympathize, but I didn't
get to where I am

By letting other people's
problems become my own.

I hope you can understand that.

Of course.

-Thank you.
-Yeah.

-Good work.
-Thanks.

[woman, on tv] oh, but we've got
to go to the police station

And tell them the truth.

[man, on tv]
no, we've got to sit tight.

[woman] if we do, we'd never
trust each other again, arthur.

There'd always be that doubt.

You'd grow
and keep on growing.

In the end, it'd break us apart

We'd distrust each other
for the rest of our lives.

At this moment, arthur,
there's a voice inside me

Saying I'm not sure of him.

[arthur]
do you really mean that, nora?

[nora]
yes, I do.

[loud rock music playing]

-[crashing, glass breaking]
-[music stops abruptly]

Ooh!

[alec]
you just calm down for once.

Yeah, well, I never gave
a crap about you either.

Wanda, stop!

-[glass breaking]
-[grunting]

Sober up, eh?

[wanda]
look what you've done.

Give me a break.
You did that to yourself.

-Are you okay?
-None of your business.

-What was that all about?
-I don't want to talk about it.

Well, then let's talk
about you living here then,

Because this is not working out.

[sighs]
I'm calling the police.

Bitch.

911, what's your emergency?

Hi, I'm at
909 highburn boulevard,

And my roommate has gone crazy,
he just assaulted someone.

Okay, we'll send a unit.
Can I get your name, ma'am?

[sirens wailing]

[siren stops]

There was a woman
staying with him.

They had an altercation,
he ended up shoving her,

And her head
hit the back of the...

Oh!
Hello there.

I have to say,
I'm a little surprised

To see some bobbies
in the house.

Can I just say that I am
a huge supporter of the police.

My mother was a detective
at scotland yard.

Do you have some id on you, sir?

Thank you, mister...

Nicholson.
Alec nicholson.

Please, take a step back, sir.

Is this man your tenant,
miss sergis?

Yeah, except he hasn't paid me
a penny in rent.

[woman] how long
has he lived here, ma'am?

[jessica]
well over a month.

And this woman you mentioned,
does she live here too?

No, she's been
shacking up with this guy.

Is she here now?

She ran off
after he assaulted her.

[alec] oh, I'm sorry, officers,
but that is not what happened.

[woman]
so, what did happen?

[sighs]
I was playing my music,

Perhaps a little loud.

And I sincerely
apologize for that,

I know it was disrespectful.

But as far as a woman
staying here,

I have no idea what
my landlady is talking about.

Are you kidding?
She's been here for days.

Not true.
Look, I admit,

I may not be
a model lodger--

Excuse me-- tenant.

Please understand
I'm new to the area

And I'm just getting
my bearings.

Mm, I guess people just don't
pay rent where you come from.

Yes, of course they do.

You see, the thing is,
there was a mix-up at the bank.

They're already taken
full responsibility,

And I have assured miss sergis
that the money is on its way.

I'll believe it
when I see it, alec.

Officers, please, as I told you,
I've only just crossed the pond,

And it has been
a rather tough adjustment.

Visas, switching bank accounts,

Getting my social security
handled.

Yes, there have been
some hiccups

And bumps in the road,
but I am doing everything I can

To make things right.

[sighs]
jessica, I truly am sorry

For the late payment,
and for the loud music.

But there was no need for this.

I promise you, the money
will be in your hands very soon.

Miss sergis, you said
the woman in question

Was pushed against this poster
and it cracked the glass.

Can you show us
exactly where that happened?

It was right here,
except he replaced it,

With a picture of my family?

Replaced it?
[scoffs]

What, do you think I stockpile
framed pictures

Of your family in my room?

I don't know what
you have back there, alec.

Hey, why don't you guys
do a search?

We don't have
a warrant for that, ma'am.

Well, I'm the owner
of the house,

And I'm giving you permission.

And what would
we be looking for?

The poster that was there
five minutes ago.

Replacing a poster
is not a crime, ma'am.

And besides,
as far as we can see,

There's been no damage
to your property.

But I'm telling you,
a woman was assaulted here.

We'll make note of that,
but again,

-No evidence of a crime.
-[alec] exactly.

This has all been
a terrible misunderstanding,

And quite frankly,
a waste of your time, officers.

Jessica, I understand
why you're upset with me.

But I promise you,
I will pay you the rent

First thing in the morning.

-Make sure you do.
-Yes, ma'am.

And as for you, miss sergis,
perhaps you could give

Your tenant
a bit more breathing room.

-[man] good night.
-[alec] you too, sir.

[door closes]

[sighs]

Preston, preston.

Preston black.
Okay.

-[exhales sharply]
-[phone whooshes]

[upbeat music]

[luisa]
hey.

Hey, how's this?

Uh, down on the right
a little bit.

Perfect.

So, you have an update?
Is it good or bad?

[clicks tongue]

Is he here?

No, I just found it
outside the door this morning.

Oh.

See?
I told you he'd come through.

He's creeping me out.

Come on, jess,
give the guy a little break.

He was violent with
that woman last night.

Yeah, uh, he told me
about that.

Wait.
He told you?

She is his alcoholic ex-wife,
and he can't get rid of her.

When did he tell you that?

This morning.

We went for coffee
in downtown.

-What?
-Look, he asked for my advice.

He knows he upset you,

And he just wasn't sure
how to make things right.

Oh, come on, lu,
he's acting up a storm.

You should've seen him last
night when the cops showed up.

It was an academy award-winning
performance.

Yeah, he panicked,
he was frightened.

-He was frightened?
-Yes.

Jess, he's new here.

He doesn't know how things work
in america.

Can't you have at least
a little sympathy for him?

Why are you defending him?

Don't tell me
that you're falling for him.

Okay, you know what,
that's fine,

Because I know what I saw.

And his behavior is--

Is what?

[sighs]

Is unacceptable.

I told you.
She hates me.

No, no.
I don't hate you, alec.

It's just that,
you're a bad tenant.

I'm sorry you feel that way,

But you don't know
what I've been through.

I certainly didn't inherit
a house like some of us did.

I've had to work my fingers
to the bone

For everything I've gotten.

That's very touching.

Look.

I'm sorry we started off
on the wrong foot.

Will you give me
a second chance?

I've paid you the rent,
everything I owed you.

So, please, don't kick me out.

I am trying so hard
to get my life back on track.

I tell you what.
Why don't we settle this

The way we do it
where I'm from?

With a nice cup of tea.

-I love tea.
-Eh?

Okay. Fine.

[kettle whistling]

[alec sighs]

Wanda and I got married
in France in 2017.

I didn't realize at the time,
but she was an alcoholic.

Even though we've been divorced
now for over two years,

She keeps showing up
asking for more alimony.

Even though I gave her
everything she's entitled to,

She always wants more.

-She's taken all my savings.
-That's not right.

I have tried to keep calm
and carry on, as one does.

[sighs]
you know, I thought in time

She would find someone new,
but she hasn't.

She's tracked me down again,
and I just can't get rid of her.

So, why do you keep
having her over?

I don't know.

Maybe 'cause I loved her once.

Well, you have
to do something, alec.

I know.
Last night, I finally told her

She had to leave,
the poor girl lost it.

She started
throwing things at me,

And I had to get her
out of the place

Before she completely
trashed your house.

But then you invited
the cops around.

-Did you hit her?
-Hit her?

No, absolutely not.
I would never hit a woman.

Okay.
What about the poster?

You got me on that one.

I found that picture
of your family in the closet,

And I put it on the wall when
I heard you calling the police.

Look, I know my time here
hasn't been easy on you.

But wanda is gone now,
and I am this close

To signing this fantastic band
called vantage point

That are gonna make me
a lot of money.

And then life will be grand.

It really will be, alec.

Especially with nice people
like the two of you as friends.

Okay. Fine.

But if anything else happens,

Anything that is disrespectful
or aggressive--

I will leave.

Trust me, I will pack up
my things and I will go.

You have my word.

It's gonna be okay.

[rock music]

-[sighs]
-yeah, perfect, I love these.

-Great.
-How 'bout some lunch?

Yes, I would love lunch.
Starving.

Hey, betty,
I would like to pick up

A few more things for you.

No, no, it's okay.
I've got some cash.

-Hey.
-Hey.

[rock music continues]

-[door bell jingling]
-[siren wailing in distance]

You have done an incredible job.

Thank you.
It's not quite finished yet.

I still have a couple more
finishing touches,

But it'll be ready
for you this weekend.

Perfect.

[faint chatter and laughter]

-[alec] mm.
-Oh.

-Hey, jess.
-Oh, hey.

Come join us.

Uh, thanks,
but I've got work to do.

Oh, come on, one beer.

Sorry.
I can't.

Is she okay?

Yeah, she's fine.

She's working hard on
a new project.

Mm.

Hey, thanks again for helping
smooth things out.

Yeah, of course.

I can always recognize
another soul in trouble.

Hm.
I take it you're no stranger

To heartbreak yourself.

Well?

Well, what?

Are you gonna tell me about it?

It's stupid.

Oh, I'm sure it's not.

Well, I was stupid.

He was a bass player
in a country band.

And, yeah, we were together
for three years,

But the last few months

We were really just
going through the motions.

I loved him,
and it was hard to accept

That he'd moved on.

And he was too cowardly
to admit it.

So, when exactly
did you know it was over?

He took me to the theater
to see some show,

And he said he had
a friend in the cast.

The minute this chick
walked out on stage,

I felt his whole body language
change in the seat next to me.

And I knew right away
he was in love with her.

Or sleeping with her.
And it turns out it was both.

Oh.

Was it a good play, at least?

[laughing]
no.

It was just some jukebox musical

About the new romantic scene
of the 1980s.

That was a good scene, that was.

-A good scene?
-Yeah.

The '80s was when
you brits ruined music.

'kay, am I actually hearing you
say these words?

We brits are music pioneers.

No, you just steal from us.

We borrow,
and then we elevate.

And that is when
it becomes art.

That was a bold move.

Oh, you know,
I thought it was time.

Well, I'm not complaining.

I like it.

Then you are gonna love this.

[muffled laughter]

[birdsong]

[phone ringing]

[line ringing]

Hello?

Jessica, hi,
it's preston black.

-Really?
-Yeah, really.

Wow.
Thank you so much for calling.

So, listen, love,
do yourself a favor.

Don't go anywhere near him.

You mean alec?

I'm sure he's promised you
a record deal,

World tour,
and all of that,

But he's full of it,
so, whatever you do,

Don't sign with him.

Oh, no, no.
I'm not-- I'm not a singer.

He's just renting a room
in my house.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that,
because he is a total wrong 'un.

His real name is andrew newman,
he's a flipping swindler.

He made off with a bunch
of my cash

And hurt a lot of people
in the process.

He even did a stretch at walton.

Walton?
What is walton?

Prison.

So I'm not surprised
he left the country.

He got in with some bad people.

[grunting]

[water running]

So...

I'd kick him out of your house
as soon as you can, love.

[man]
uh, we're all set here, preston.

I better get back to it, but...

[sucking teeth]
good luck.

You'll need it.

All right.
What are we doing?

Wait...

Oh my gosh.

[water running]

[phone ringing]

[moans lightly]

What have I said
about calling me

Before 10:00 on a Sunday?

-What?
-Alec is a psycho.

What are you talking about?

Preston black
just called me,

And he told me that he did time
back in England,

And that he's a crazy
and abusive conman.

Wait, wait, wait.
Preston black called you?

-Yes.
-The preston black?

-Yes.
-Preston black called you?

Okay, that's really not
the point.

-What was he like?
-Lu, you're not listening to me.

He warned me to stay away
from alec,

Which by the way,
isn't even his real name.

It's andrew newman.

I know that you two
have been hanging out.

Yeah, we have.
And honestly, jess,

He's been nothing but kind.

Look, it's easy to make
assumptions about people,

But you don't know him
like I do.

Are you not listening to me?

Your celebrity crush
preston black called me,

An interior designer
with like 455 random followers.

Why would he lie?

Well?

I don't know,
you're confusing me.

-[water stops running]
-I gotta go.

Lu, come on.
I really need you

With me on this, okay?
It could get ugly.

I gotta go.

Who was that?

Uh, oh, just, um,
somebody from work.

On a Sunday?

Yeah.

You know, happens sometimes.
[chuckles]

Oh.

From work, was it?

[chuckles]

I don't like lies, luisa.

Sorry, um...

Why don't we just get
some breakfast?

My treat.

I've lost my appetite.

But you could always
invite your friend from work.

[ominous music]

[sighs]

[phone ringing]

-Hello?
-Hi, my name is jessica.

I was wondering if I could
talk to someone

That represents vantage point.

We represent ourselves
at the moment.

This is axelle.

I know you're thinking
of signing with alec nicholson,

But I have to warn you,
he's bad news.

I'm sorry, what?

He's abusive
and he's been in prison

Back in England for fraud.

-Are you for real?
-For real.

[sighs]
how do you know him?

He's renting a room in my house

I've personally seen him
be violent.

And preston black told me.

-You spoke to preston black?
-Yes.

And you don't have
to believe me.

Just look up andrew john newman.

That's his real name.
You're gonna find prison records

And everything else
that you need to know.

Wow, uh, yeah,
thanks for calling.

I'll, uh, I'll let
my bandmates know.

I'm happy to help.

[upbeat music]

Come on.
The suspense is killing me.

We ready to rock and roll?

What's that face for?

No, don't tell me
you're having doubts?

What is it?

The percentage
of the expenses clause,

Or the $1,000 signing fee?

I mean, that's pretty standard
in the industry,

But we can talk about it.

Look, we are all gonna be
swimming in money

In a year's time, so I honestly
don't mind being flexible.

It's not the contract, alec.

So, what is it, then?

-The thing is--
-we're not gonna sign with you.

-You're joking, right?
-We're not joking.

I don't understand.

-We've heard things.
-Things? What things?

Like how you went to prison
in England

For a bunch of shady stuff.

Look, that was a gigantic
misunderstanding.

I had the most
horrendous lawyer.

-It's an interesting story...
-Look, we're gonna go

-With someone else.
-Yeah.

Because of that?
You can't be serious.

You do know what I did
for preston black, don't you?

-[groaning]
-I made him who he is today.

[alexelle]
oh, did you?

So who told you
I went to prison?

-Does it matter?
-Of course, it bloody matters,

If that's what's got you
in a tizzy.

If someone is out there
impugning my reputation.

Was it wanda krofchick?

-Okay.
-We're gonna go.

Ladies, come on, please.

Who are you gonna believe,
me or some groupie?

-We're gonna listen to our guts.
-Yeah.

-It's ridiculous.
-No!

You are not walking away
from this deal!

Look, we can't afford

To bet vantage point's future
on someone we can't trust.

Sit down.
We are not done here.

Oh, yes. We are.

Oh, mind your own business.

[alec groaning and grunting]

Oh my gosh!
Are you okay?

[grunting]

Maybe tidy up
after yourself next time?

I haven't had a smoothie today.

Well, I don't drink
the bloody things.

[wincing]

This is bad.

What am I gonna do now?

You're gonna take ibuprofen
and rest.

Ah, my back.
[panting]

I think I've broken something.

Oh, come on,
that's not possible.

This is gonna cause me
a loss of earnings.

You'll be fine.

I don't think so.

-Ah.
-Where are you going?

To see a doctor.
[grunting]

Do you want me to drive you?

No.
I don't need your help.

Thanks for seeing me.

I didn't know
who else to turn to.

Well, you came
to the right place.

Of course, if you'd rented
the room to me...

Well, I was going to,
but then you changed your mind.

I didn't think you liked me.

Anyway, so you say your roommate
slipped on your kitchen floor?

Yeah, he's claiming
that I spilled a smoothie.

Well, did you?

No, he's lying.

-Well, is he injured?
-Pretending to be.

-You sure about that?
-Yes.

And even if he's not,
I didn't cause this.

Well, that may
be hard to prove.

[sighs]
okay, how do I get rid of him?

He was late with his rent.

Well, you said that, but now
he's all caught up, correct?

Yes.
He paid me

Six months' worth of rent
in cash.

Well, I mean,
that is kinda shady,

But it's not illegal,
I'm afraid.

What about this woman
you say he shoved?

Maybe we can get him
on violent acts or threats.

Can you find her,
get her to sign an affidavit?

I don't know who she is
or where she is.

Can't I just give him
a 30-day notice?

That happens
all the time with tenants.

Not without grounds.

You have a lease.
He's protected.

-So, what do I do?
-Hire me.

I thought you said
that I can't kick him out.

Kick him out?
[laughing]

Honey, that's the least
of your worries.

This guy's going to sue you.

Why else do you think
he's pretending to slip

On your floor?

Your roommate
knows what he's doing.

-This is unbelievable.
-All right.

Let's talk about my retainer.

[country music playing]

♪ but these dreams
of life together ♪

♪ that's all it'll be

♪ she's everything...

-Hey.
-Hi.

Hungry?

Look, I-- I know I'm not
your favorite person

In the world right now,
but I just need to know,

Have you talked to alec lately?

Um, yeah.

I met up with him
the other night

After his meeting with this band
he was supposed to sign.

He was furious.
They walked out on him.

Good.

He thinks someone
sabotaged him.

I don't know.
Anyway, now he's mad at me

And won't respond to any
of my texts or messages,

Like it was all my fault
or something.

Okay.
[sighs]

I guess you should know
that I'm the one

-That called the band.
-What?

I had to tell them
what happened.

I didn't want anyone else
to get screwed over.

Great.

I'm so sorry
if I ruined your love life.

-I really am.
-It's okay.

I'm sorry too.

I went online and I looked up
this andrew newman,

And there are quite
a few things on there about him,

None of them good.

I should have
listened to you.

We live and we learn, right?

I really wanted him
to be the real deal, jess.

I'm so ready for that.

I can't believe
I slept with him.

-I'm pathetic.
-No.

Oh, my gosh,
no, you're not.

You just, you always see
the good in people.

I wish I was more like you.

So, what now?

I gotta figure out how
to get him out of my house.

He made up this whole story

About slipping
and hurting his back.

He, like, limped off
to the hospital.

Said he's gonna lose
all his earnings.

My lawyer thinks
that he's gonna sue me.

-You have a lawyer?
-I had no choice.

[sighs]

You know it's serious
when a fitness freak

Chows down on burgers and fries.

-It's actually delicious.
-Right?

This may be
the wrong time to ask,

But, um, do you still
have preston black's number?

Mm!
Lu, come on.

Too soon, I get it.

[scoffs]

-Keep me updated, okay?
-Okay.

And if there's anything
you need, I'm there.

-Thank you.
-Can't have my girl

Losing her house to some
british twit

With a funny accent.

And by the way,
he was lousy in bed.

Oh, my gosh.
Okay.

That's tmi,
but thank you for sharing.

-Mm.
-Okay, where's your car?

-Just around the corner.
-Okay.

-I'll call you.
-Yes, call me when you get home.

Bye.

Didn't have to be like this.

Hurt your leg, did you?

Here, I thought
it was your back.

Leg, back, neck,
herniated disc.

Very serious stuff.

I bet.

I know it was you.

That deal was gonna change
everything for me.

Leave me alone, alec.
Go find someone else to con.

[gasps]

Let go of me!

You'll regret this.

Just do us both a favor
and move out, you psycho.

-[car door closes]
-I think you'll be the one

-Moving out, love.
-[car starting]

I'm gonna own
that little house of yours.

[ominous music]

Dr. Malone,
this is alec nicholson.

Hello, alec, I've been
expecting your call.

I've been told
that you specialize

In personal injury claims.
I could use your help.

Yes, why don't you come by
tomorrow evening at 7:00?

My receptionist will text you
the address.

Perfect, 7:00,
I'll see you then.

[suspenseful music]

This is very serious, alec.

D3 and d4 vertebrae
are badly herniated.

You could be out of action
for months.

I'm devastated.

Just have your lawyer
contact me

And I'll provide
all the medical jargon.

Pleasure doing business
with you, doc.

Here.
For the pain.

Just make sure you fill it.

It'll look suspicious
if you don't.

-Do you have a cane?
-I do, it's in my car.

Start using it.
And...

-Here, take this.
-There's a thinking man.

You never know who's watching.

Mm.
How do I look?

-Mm-hmm.
-Take care, doc.

[chuckles]

[piano playing soft music]

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

Detective who?

[knocking]

Evening, ma'am.

Detective khan.
Detective rollins.

-Are you jessica sergis?
-I am.

May we come inside?

Okay. Why?

Do you recognize
the person in this picture?

[jessica]
that-- that's me.

Put your hands behind
your back, please.

-What? Why?
-'cause you're under arrest.

Give me your hands, please.
Stay still, please.

-For what?
-The passing

Of counterfeit currency.

Penal code 475.

Wait, what do you mean?
What does that mean?

You've made a number
of purchases using illegal bills

For items that are currently
in the possession of...

-Betty popovic.
-No!

-No! No, I didn't.
-You have the right

To remain silent.
Anything you can say

Can be used against you
in a court of law.

-You have the right to...
-It was him!

-Whoa, whoa, whoa, calm down.
-[alec] officers, please.

For my own safety, do you mind
telling me what's going on here?

I do, it's really
none of your business.

-Please keep moving, thank you.
-Why are you doing this, alec?

-Why are you doing this?!
-Get her in the car!

[jessica] you're not
gonna get away with this!

-Hold on, hold on, hold on.
-Get her in the car.

-Please, listen to me...
-Get her in the car.

He gave me the fake money.
It was fake money, it was his!

[pensive music]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[sniffling]

So, what have you got to say,
miss sergis?

Okay, that man, andrew newman,

Or alec nicholson,
or whatever his name is,

He's the one who gave me
that money.

He's the one
that you need to arrest.

Can you prove that?

He gave me the money
in an envelope.

It has his writing on it.

Did you see mr. Nicholson insert
the money into the envelope?

No, of course not.
[sniffling]

Did you keep it?

The envelope?

It might still be in my trash.

It's at the house though,
and I'm here, and he's there.

If he finds it,
he's gonna destroy it.

[door opens]

Good news.

'cause you don't have
any priors,

The judge is gonna release you
on your own recognizance.

That means you're free to go.

But, you are gonna have
to appear in court in two weeks

If you wanna contest
these charges.

So, I recommend, young lady,
that you get yourself

A really good lawyer.

I'm one step ahead of you, sir.
Thank you.

[toilet flushing]

Great book.

Anyway, I spoke
to the district attorney.

The charge isn't likely
to stick.

However, as I suspected,

Your tenant is hitting you
with a civil suit.

-What?
-I told you,

This jackass knows
what he's doing.

He filed
when you were in lockup,

Got a doctor's report
and everything.

Negligence,
emotional distress,

Anticipated medical bills,

Loss of earnings from physical
and mental trauma.

[scoffs]

All told, he's asking
for $400,000.

So, what am I supposed to do?

Go back and live with a man
that's taking me to court?

Well, you could have done that,

But he's taken out
a restraining order.

You're joking.
I can't even go home?

Sorry.

So, where am I supposed to go?

Anywhere that's not
100 yards of your house.

Do you have anyone
that you can stay with?

-Not really.
-A friend?

I can't believe this.

Well, believe it, honey.

And buck up, because it
only gets worse from here.

Listen, this guy's smart,
so we have to be twice as smart.

But if you could prove
that he gave you

The counterfeit bills,
or some evidence

That he's done
this kind of thing before,

Maybe then.

[phone ringing]

Excuse me,
this is just my client.

It'll take a second.

Hey, mrs. Popovic--
I mean, betty.

I'll make this brief, jessica.

I'm going to be hiring
a new designer.

Wait, what?
No, betty, please, hold on.

Let me just explain...

Whatever problems
you're going through,

I feel for you.

But when detectives confiscate
the furniture

You brought to my house
and threaten to arrest me,

Your problems become
my problems,

And I just don't
have time for that.

I'll send you a check
for the work you've done,

Less what the police took,
but that is where

Our relationship ends,
I'm afraid.

I guess there's a fine line
between charming and psychopath.

You've got to go to court to try
to prove your innocence, jess.

-No.
-What do you mean, no?

This faker, convict rockstar

Is gonna continue
messing with people.

-I have to stop him.
-Well, what can you do?

He took a restraining order
against you.

He's living in my house,
hasn't paid me a penny in rent,

Fabricated an injury,
and sent me to jail.

-I've had enough.
-Okay, look.

Here's a spare key
to my apartment.

When I get home
from work tonight,

We will figure something out.

Okay?

-Okay?
-Uh-huh.

[phone buzzing]

-Hello?
-[woman] hello?

[with russian accent] is this
nicholson entertainment?

Uh, yes, it is.
Who is this?

Somebody told me that
you discovered preston black.

[with russian accent] I just
wanted to introduce myself

And see if you'd be interested
in checking out my band tonight.

-You're in a band?
-Yes.

We have a rolling stones vibe
with donna summer-style vocals.

Huh.
Cool combo.

And what's your name?

Uh... Steroid city.

I like it.

Great, we're on 8 p.M. Tonight
at januus live.

Don't be late
'cause we're the supporting act.

Okay, I'll-- I'll see
what I can do.

Great.
You're gonna love us, we rock.

Thanks.

[sighs]

Hi, jess, it's me again.

I've been trying
to reach you all day.

I hope you're not doing
anything stupid.

[car starting]

[suspenseful music]

[scoffs]

He changed the lock.

-[lock clicking]
-[laughing]

[door rattling]

[grunting]

[line ringing]

[man]
januus live.

Hi, I'm just wondering what time
steroid city go on tonight.

-Who?
-The band, steroid city.

Never heard of 'em, sir.

Okay, thanks.

[engine revving loudly]

[picture thudding]

[ominous music]

Alex gordiev?

What?
That son of a...

You just couldn't leave
well enough alone, could you?

No, this is all
your fault, alec.

I just wanted a fresh start.

A little grace period in life
to get back on my feet.

A leg up.
You know, like the leg up

Some people get from
their parents.

[scoffs]
no.

No, it is not my fault
that I had parents

Who worked hard
and cared about me.

And it's not my fault
I had parents who didn't.

All I wanted was for you to just
be a reasonable human being

And pay your rent on time.

And all I wanted was a mum
who didn't abandon me,

A family who loved me.

But wake up, alec,
life doesn't work that way.

Spoiled upper-middle-class girls
like you have no idea

What the real world is about,
what it takes to survive.

A family.
Don't you have a family?

-Are you not married?
-Wanda.

I met her in a bar in miami.
She was good for a laugh.

You need to leave, alec.

I have all the evidence
that I need,

And I've emailed
these to my lawyer.

I don't think so.

Drop the b.S. Lawsuit.

Go back to wherever
the hell you came from.

I won't call the cops,
I promise.

Nah.

I'll be the one
calling the cops,

Reporting you for violating
the restraining order.

And this little house of yours
is gonna be mine.

You're gonna owe me
so much money in damages,

You'll be living
in a boarding house.

Don't come any closer.
Get back!

You know something?

You might as well just sign it
over to me now.

And then, I might
consider dropping

The trespassing charges.

You're sick.

[grunting]

Ah!

[grunting]

-[gasps]
-[thud]

[door rattling]

Oh my god.
What are you doing?

[mouthing silently]

-Open the door.
-I can't, it's jammed.

-Come on.
-[alec] come here!

[screaming]

[taser zapping]

-[gasps]
-[sighs]

-How did you know?
-A hunch.

I've seen people take justice
into their own hands before.

You learn to read the signs.

Call the police.

[sighs]

[ties zipping]

-[sighs]
-I knew you wouldn't listen.

-[sirens approaching]
-come on, we gotta go.

-Wait...
-Thank you.

Oh, you're so welcome.

-[siren wailing]
-come on.

[soft music]

I'm glad you got
the lamps back, betty.

No, the police
didn't return them.

I paid for them with
my own credit card.

Yeah, I'd love that.

Let's figure out a time
to meet up next week.

-Okay, bye.
-Did she rehire you?

I don't know.
We'll see.

What's taking her so long?

-Sharon, hurry up, please.
-[phone ringing]

[luisa]
you're popular.

-Preston, hi!
-All right, jess.

Just thought I'd check in
with you,

See if you got
rid of him all right.

Everything's great.

The last thing I heard

Was that alec
is in a world of pain.

He got deported back
to England.

[mouthing silently]

Hey, my friend luisa
wants to say hi.

Preston, hello!

Luisa, hi.
That's a lovely name.

I'm your number-one fan.
[laughing]

I know you probably
get that a lot, right?

But I actually am.

I have all of your albums,
and I've been your biggest fan

Since I was 17 years old.

Um, no, I...

Hey, sharon,
we're gonna be in the car.

[toilet flushing]

I'm coming,
I'll be right there.

Can I give you my number?

-Oh!
-Maybe that's too forward.

-Was that too forward?
-Yeah, I think so.

Is there a problem?
It's real.

How was florida, mate?

[calm music]

[phone ringing]

Duke, hi.

Yeah, I know.
It's been a while.

Um, dinner and a movie?

Sure, yeah, let's do it.

Yeah, I have so much
to tell you about.

[soft music]

♪ girl, it's time to think
about a brand-new start ♪

♪ you're living in a bubble

♪ that's guaranteed
to tear you apart ♪

♪ your situation's unimproved

♪ it's clear to see
you're all confused ♪

♪ señorita

♪ let me tell you what I think
you should do ♪

♪ let me help you
make your mind up, baby ♪

♪ walk away,
I hope that you believe me ♪

♪ your happiness
is all up to you ♪

♪ señorita

♪ I can give you
all my love for a start ♪

♪ let me take your hand
and help you find your way ♪

♪ call me if you need me

♪ I'm here to mend
your broken heart ♪♪