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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 ♪♪