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- You ever notice that successful
people in show business

always try to make it sound
like the film industry

is way more complex than it actually is?

They say things like, "It's Hollywood.

Nobody knows anything."

Let me tell you what we do know.

If they can't make money off of you,

they want nothing to do with you.

It's as black and white as it gets.

Stop pretending there's a gray area.

My wife is an actress.

She had a really hard
time getting started.

That is, until she met me, of course.

Right after we got married,

she booked a role in a small film.

They asked me to come along

when she went to meet the producer.

And then he says to me, "We
chose your wife for the part

because she has the right look."

What the hell does that even mean?

My wife is very pretty and I
love her, but to be honest,

there are like 5,000 women
in LA who look just like her.

To his credit, though, at the end,

he did clarify what he meant
by "She has the right look."

She would only get the part,
if I did a cameo in the film.

Thank you very much.

It was not good.

- It wasn't that bad.

- My whole delivery was off!

- Calm down.

It's a bunch of joyless hipsters.

You're not gonna win that crowd.

- Look, I can't go to sleep after this.

Go out and book me another gig.

- Now you're being funny.

You're serious?

- You're my manager, aren't you?

Get me back on stage! I'll go anywhere.

- You have a major tour
starting next week!

You do not need this. What are you doing?

- Larry, comedy is about timing!

Ready to go, Bobby?

- Yes, please! Take him away.

Take him away and put him
to bed. Get him out of here.

He's stressing me the hell out.

Let's go. I have to be up early.

- You know, I just remembered.

This place does a secret
late show, Thursday nights.

- Are you freaking kidding me?

- I'm not going home.

- Let me see what I can do.

- You can't have your A game every night.

- You know, people say,
"Bobby Garrison is so gifted."

Really, it's the work ethic.

- I don't wanna be in this
neighborhood late at night.

- Ready for round two?
- You're the best!

It's not every day they
get comedy royalty in here.

- Honey. No.

They bumped the first
act so he can go up first.

- It'll be quick. Promise.

- You know I have rehearsals.

Is this some kind of joke?

- A few more. Turn to your left a little.

Yes.

Amazing.

Come on.

- What? You don't
believe you're beautiful?

- I'm more of a girl next door.

Right.

- I really appreciate this, by the way.

Lynn's been on my case for new head shots.

- Yeah, it's no problem.

I'll do some touch-ups and
send them your way tonight.

Thanks.

Um, hi.

Hi.

- I live a few doors down.

This was delivered to me by mistake.

Yeah, the four looks like a nine.

Okay. Let me take that.

Thank you.

- Welcome to the neighborhood.

- I've been here for eight months.

- I don't recall ever seeing you.

- I keep to myself.

Your
call has been forwarded

to an automatic voice message system.

- Hi, Mom.

Thank you for the birthday gift.

It's exactly what I needed.

Love you.

I’ll call you later.

Okay, bye.

- Did you know all bourbon is whiskey,

but not all whiskey is bourbon?

It must be distilled
from at least 51% corn,

and aged in charred oak barrels

to qualify as bourbon.

- I never knew the difference.

Doing work here, until
I find a new office.

I hope you don't mind.

- I love the atmosphere.

- I wanted to meet in person,
to really emphasize this.

Someone like you...

Middle Eastern actors in general.

You have limited role
options to begin with.

Makes it even more difficult,

when you avoid getting
any kind of exposure.

You need to get out more.

Network.

- I understand.

- In the meantime, I got you an audition.

It's for a short film.
"The Desert Vampire".

I'll send you the script.

- I, I really appreciate it.

Happy belated birthday!

It showed up on my calendar.
- Thanks.

Did you do anything?

- Um...

I just had dinner with some friends.

Invite me next time, girl!

- My mom is so funny.

I take one cooking class,

and she gets me professional knives.

- I still can't believe
you didn't tell me.

- I don't know.

Being the center of attention
makes me uncomfortable.

- Let me at least take you out to dinner.

- Rather eat at home.

- Come to Vegas with me this weekend.

- You're going out of town again?

The real estate market there

is really hot right now.

I'm gonna be making several trips.

- Um, I can't. I have Justine's
cocktail party on Saturday.

The pretentious actress friend?

That's not the word I used.

My manager wants me to
"Get out more. Network."

- Why don't you quit your day job

and focus on acting full-time?

- I don't know. You know it's
just a part-time thing for me.

And there's so much more money
in commercial production.

- Is that what you wanna do, though?

- I like being behind the scenes,

and I'm moving up pretty fast.

I could be a production
manager in a couple years.

- I give up. I can't figure you out.

Okay.

Let's congratulate Justine,

soon to be seen as head nurse

on TV's hottest new hospital drama.

And remember, bigger paycheck for her

means more booze for us!

- Who are you hiding from?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

- Justine said I could hang out here.

I've had a little bit too much.

- Wonderful news, isn't it?

- She definitely deserves it.

- I'm just glad we both got invited.

My name's Dominic.

Dominic Dunaway.

- Are you a talent rep?

- Among other things.

I'm already signed.

- Most of all, I build careers.

You look like you audition a lot.

- I get my share.

You ever feel
like you're falling behind?

- My circle of friends has
a lot of success stories.

I'm happy for them.

- May I?

I have a role in mind that I
think you'd be perfect for.

Wait!

Um...

- So, how long has this been going on.

- On and off for a while.

- Have you tried over
the counter medications,

like valorin, melatonin, lavender?

- Yeah. They're worthless.

- Well, I don't want to
prescribe you sleeping pills.

Not just yet, anyway.

Why don't you come in for a checkup?

- Okay. I'll see if I can
make an appointment next week.

- How's the acting business?

It's fine.

I do have to go, Dr. Glasnow.

Thanks for taking my call.

Take care.

- Hi, Susan.

Hey. How are you?

Did you get the email I sent this morning?

No, no. I checked
it a little while ago.

Sorry. Maybe it's
still sitting in my outbox.

Anyway, I'm in a rush right now.

Just wanted to let you
know that unfortunately,

we can't bring you on board
for this upcoming gig.

- What?

- The new producer's nickel
and dimming everything.

Going with a skeleton crew.
Mainly the highly experienced.

I'll resend the email.

It lists potential dates
for future productions.

We'll definitely keep you in mind.

- Okay. I'll take a look.

Meeting's about
to start. Talk later.

- Bye.

Um, hi.

Um, I don't know if you remember me

from Justine's party last weekend?

- I believe you owe me a cleaning bill.

- I'm really sorry about that.

- What can I do for you, Kat?

- You should be happy for me, Lynn. Okay?

I'm finally moving up.

Two years of student films
and web series roles? I...

It doesn't matter who it is.

Look, please just email me

the relationship termination form, okay?

Thanks. Bye.

It's me.

Your neighbor, John.

- Hey.

- I got your mail again.

I could talk to the mailman, if you want?

Not necessary. Thank you.

- I see him all the time, though.

I'm having a barbecue this Sunday.

A lot of people from the
neighborhood will be there.

You can bring a guest.
- I have plans.

- That's how it was delivered.

No. I'm,
I'm in a signal hole.

It sounds like you're talking into a fan.

So, I'll just...

Wait till I'm outside.
- Good afternoon.

- Excellent.

I wasn't sure you were
gonna show up today.

- I don't really know the area.

I probably didn't take the best way.

- Kelly, this is Kat.

Our missing brunch guest.

- Nice to meet you.

- Kelly is one of the finest
casting directors in town.

- I believe casting's an art.

- Can I get you champagne?
- Sure.

- Thanks.
- You're quite welcome.

We were talking about you earlier.

Good things, I hope.

Of course.

- Dominic definitely wasn't exaggerating.

- I hope you came here with an open mind.

We have a feature film project in mind.

I'll let Kelly tell you about it.

Have you heard
of a feature film called

"Bird of Paradise"?

- Um...

Doesn't sound familiar.

- Relax.

- It's not a test.

- "Bird of Paradise" is the working title

of a high-profile studio film.

It's about a political
party coming to power

in Los Angeles, California.

- Unfortunately, due to some legal issues,

the studio had to sit on it for a while,

but we're back on now.

There's a supporting,
but very crucial role,

that's yet to be cast.

That's where you come in.

- What were the issues?

- Gotta make your mimosas
stronger, Dominic.

Just by dumb luck, the
flower bird of paradise

happens to be the actual symbol

for an obscure political party in LA.

And they weren't happy about it?

- Right! Right.

They thought the film was based on them,

but in reality, there's no connection.

- The way the story
goes, a studio executive

came up with the name while high

and staring out the window of his office.

Apparently, the colorful
flower caught his eye.

- We're getting sidetracked.
It's all resolved now.

What do you think, Kat?

- I mean, I'd love to audition.

I've already looked at your reel

and resume on your website.

I go with gut feeling, anyway.

It's yours, if you want it.

- We would need a commitment
from you today, though.

- The contract will take a few days.

We'll give your attorney
time to look it over.

And we'll get a script you, as
soon as possible. Of course.

- I don't know what to say. I'm...

I'm going from projects
where the director's mom

does the catering to a studio movie?

That's how Hollywood works.

- Excuse me, ladies. I'll be right back.

- What sort of role do you usually go for?

- I don't really have the
luxury of being picky.

I usually have to audition for like

Terrorist Number 2, or his girlfriend.

This would be much different.

You'd be playing the
journalist, slash love interest,

of the main character.

It's a juicy role.

What's your availability?

- Well, I thought I was gonna be working

for the next six months,
but it just fell through.

- Lucky for us.

Okay. If you'd just
sign this letter of intent?

We'll get the ball rolling.

- I'm really curious to
see how far you'll go.

I have a good feeling about you.

- Well?

You came straight
from the airport?

- Your text said you had
good news. I couldn't wait.

- I got a role in a studio film.

- Awesome!

How?

- My manager set it up.

And Dominic says he's gonna
get me an agent and a lawyer.

- Who's Dominic?

- My new manager.
- I met him at Justine's.

- Do I have to worry about this guy?

Well, you're cuter, but you
should still tread lightly.

- Now, where is your stash
of liquor you never open?

- I wanna tell you about the role!

- Nope!

We drink first.

I think one should
celebrate every victory.

To...

What's the title?

- "Bird of Paradise".

- To "Bird of Paradise".

- Ms. Katayoun Forouhar?

Yes?

- Am I pronouncing that correctly?

- I go by Kat.

- I'm Detective Correa.

Do you have a few minutes?

Party last night?

- Just me and my boyfriend.

- And where is he?

- He went home.

How can I help you?

- Does the name

Sasha Lovit mean anything to you?

- No.

- You ever seen her before?

- No. I think I would remember her.

She's beautiful.

- She was abducted from
a lounge in downtown LA,

about three months ago.

Still missing.

Initially went on record
as a random act, but

well, I've been brought in
to take a look at the case

from a different angle.

- Who is she?

- She's an up and coming
actress, like yourself.

Just so happens that she was
cast in the same role as you,

before she disappeared.

The role of the journalist
in "Bird of Paradise"?

- How did you know about that?

- Big announcement this morning
on "Entertainment News".

I didn't realize.

- It's come to my attention that you have

over 200,000 followers on
popular social media sites.

- No, that's not possible.
My accounts are private.

- No. I just looked through them earlier.

- See?

- Are you sure that's the only one?

Someone else created this.

- Well, you are going to
be in the film, aren't you?

- No. I mean, yes, but I
haven't even signed a contract.

- I'm not in showbiz or
anything, but I mean,

isn't this a good thing?

I mean, apparently this film's
a pretty big deal and,

well, you're in the middle of it.

- I just don't want my
personal information

and photos all over the internet.

It's better for me and my
family. You understand?

- Do your parents have
ties in the industry?

No. They hate it.

They're health professionals.

- And how's your relationship with them?

- We're close.

They just don't approve
of the whole acting thing.

It's not what they had in mind for me

when we moved to the US.

- So, you just kind of fell into it?

- It's just a part-time thing.

I mean, I was a business major,

and had this advisor who thought I should

take an acting class
to get over my shyness.

I just fell in love with it.

- So how did you land this role?

- I met a manager at a
party. Dominic Dunaway.

I know it sounds Hollywood.

No, no. I've...

I've seen his name in the papers.

Well, I guess that's it for now.

You can contact me directly,
if anything comes up

that you think might be
helpful with the case.

Nice place you got
here. Must be expensive.

- My mom's friend owns
it. I house it for her.

She lives abroad half the year.

- Well, have a nice day.

- This girl.

Sasha?

- Sasha Lovit.

- Yeah. I've never heard the name before.

But I do know you should
not be talking to the police

without a lawyer present.

- I don't need a lawyer.
I haven't done anything.

I just woke up today and
now my name is everywhere.

- That's fantastic.

That means the publicist is
already getting the word out.

This is good for us.

- I'm, I'm not, I'm not ready for this.

- Come on, Kat. You know this,
it comes with the territory.

People are intrigued.

I wanna do it. I just...

I mean, the money couldn't have
come at a better time. I...

- Is it a safety issue?

- Sort of.

And I don't wanna get to the point where

people are intruding into my life.

- I don't think you have
to worry about that.

Now, as far as the social media photos,

I'm not sure how that happened,
but I'll look into it.

Claudia?

- In here, Kat.

What's going on?
- Hey.

I'm sorry to drop by like this,

but do you remember those
photos we took over the summer?

- The ones you never used for anything?

A few of them leaked online,

and I'm just trying to
figure out what happened.

- That's easy. They got them from me.

- Are you serious?

- Yeah.

This pop culture blogger
called this morning

and asked if I had any hot photos of you.

- And you just gave them
to him, just like that?

- Honestly, he offered me some money.

Business has been slow lately.

- You didn't even think to ask me?

What's the big deal?

You know, I've done a lot of work for you,

since you moved to LA, and
never charged you a dime.

I own the photos, by the way.

- Our daughter, Sasha,

was abducted from the Golden
Jackal lounge, last Thursday.

The police have been unsuccessful

in their attempts to locate her,

and we haven't heard from her.

If anyone has any
information about this case,

or of her whereabouts, please
contact your local police.

We're offering a $25,000 reward.

Sasha is a good girl.

We just want her back.

- Can I help you?

You've got some nerve.

I had to drive all the
way from Victorville.

We've been engaged for, for two years?

I think you have the wrong house.

- Just because you are a celebrity,

you think you get like a free pass

for stealing another girl's fiance?

Is that-

- My boyfriend is not engaged.

What're you doing?

That's Craig's jacket.

- Yeah.

I bought it for him.

- There has to be a misunderstanding.

- Don't play dumb with me.

It's bad enough that you had
to rub it all over my face

by posting pictures, so-

- I didn't post anything.
- Okay.

Stay away from him.

- How did you find me?

My God. I don't believe this.

You

stay

away.

- Do you know how crazy that sounds?

She said she
saw our picture online.

Obviously a crazy woman.

What picture?

- Remember that time you
just had to be in my photo

during the shoot?

Well, it's on several sites now.

- The one Claudia took?
- Yeah, the very same.

- Okay.

Let's say I was engaged.

It doesn't change how
much I care about you.

- How could you?

- But it's not serious.

When were you gonna tell me?

- It happened before I met you.

I was gonna break it off, but
I couldn't even figure out

if you truly liked me.

You barely share any part
of your life with me.

You're always acting so distant.

- Get out.

- I can fix this.
- No.

It's over, Craig.

- Good morning.

- Hi.

How are you, Kat?

- Tired.

Look, I don't think I'm gonna
be able to come to the office.

Of course. I'm
sure you're really busy now.

Now that you're a celebrity.

My assistant showed me the
article that you're in.

- Yeah. That's part of the problem.

Is there anything you
can give me for anxiety?

Is it serious?

- I mean, I'm sure it's just temporary,

but I think it's causing my insomnia.

- Where is your pharmacy?

I'll send over a prescription right away.

Sleeping pills as well.

- Um...

Colorado and Eagle Rock Boulevard.

- Fantastic.

That should be ready in about two hours.

Thank you so much.

- Let me know how those work, okay?

- Will do. Bye.

Have a great day!

Hi, Mom.

Hello! I haven’t heard from you
in a while. Everything OK?

- Yeah, just been really busy.

- Why didn’t you tell us about
the new movie role?

You heard about that?

- What are you going to be doing?

- It’s not a big deal.

- A lady called yesterday, asking about you.

I think she’s from a newspaper
or magazine in New York.

- You didn’t tell her anything, right?

- Of course not!

Can you tell them to
stop contacting us?

- I have no control over it.

I don't even know how they found you.

- We told you not to get involved
in this kind of stuff!

Nothing
bad's gonna happen.

- It’s not appropriate.
It’s not for us!

- Sorry, Mama.

I need to go pick up something
at the store.

Can I call you later?

- You should call your dad too.
It will make him happy.

- Will do.

- Take care of yourself.

- Love you. Bye.

- Hi.

- The budget's been restructured.

Theoretically speaking,

her offer would be different from Sasha's.

- Okay.
- Am I late?

I headed over as soon as I got your text.

No, no, no. Your timing's perfect.

Kat, this is Henry Kunkle.

Hi.

- Dark chocolate's good for me.

- Henry is the producer
on "Bird of Paradise".

He wanted meet you in person.

- Seriously, Dunaway. You
gotta find a new office.

Slow elevator, lousy parking.

The guy in the lobby gave me this look.

I tell you
what, let me get Kat going,

and I'll look into it.

And I'll send you

the latest version of the script.

We gotta get you outta here.

Needless to say, super confidential.

Absolutely.

Not what I was
expecting, but she's adequate.

- Yeah. Kelly can pick 'em.

- Yeah. Notify me of any issues.

Why would there be any issues?

- Nice meeting...

I can't believe that.

He didn't even give me the time of day.

It's okay. Doesn't matter.

I can tell that he likes you.

He just likes to downplay everything.

If you say so.

- How's life?

Are you still concerned
about all the attention?

- Yeah. I actually...

- Your boyfriend.
- What does he think about this?

We broke up.

That's a shame.

It's a difficult
business We're in.

Your significant other
doesn't support you,

it's better to get rid of him.

- Yeah. That was the
least of our problems.

Delivery.

It's about time.

- You're Kat Forouhar, right?

- Yes?

- You live alone?

- No.

- You're in danger.

- Look, I think you should go.

- You're in great danger.

- I know you probably saw my
name and picture online, but-

- You have no idea what
you're dealing with here!

They killed Sasha.

You might be next.

- How do you know that?

- There were people who wanted her dead.

Mom and Pop.

- Mom and Pop?

- I used to live on streets.

Industrial district.

Tried a lot of substances.

- Are you clean now?

- Her name came to me in a vision.

I'm in a kitchen,

with this old couple.

Never seen 'em before.

And they referred to
themselves as Mom and Pop,

and they asked me to kill Sasha Lovit.

- Why?

- They said it was the
only way to save her

because of the path she had chosen.

Initially, I thought
it was a hallucination,

but a few months later,
I heard in the news

that a woman named Sasha
Lovit was abducted.

- I think you need to go to the police.

- No.

I saw that you were up for the same role,

and I felt responsible to warn you.

- No, no, no. You, you need to go, okay?

I, I, I ordered delivery.

It's gonna be here soon. You, you, you...

You can check my phone,
if you don't believe me.

- You can believe me, do you?

I'm in a kitchen,

with this old couple.

Never seen 'em before.

- Her name is Sasha Lovit.

- Mom and Pop have been good to you.

We need you now. You need us.

If you want to keep going.

- Don't feel bad for her.

She chose this path willingly.

The only way to save her
now is to end it all.

- You'll hear from us,

when the time is right.

We have breaking news.

The body of actress Sasha Rose Abernathy,

better known as Sasha Lovit,

who had been abducted from
the Golden Jackal lounge,

has been discovered in South Los Angeles.

Our reporter, Glenn Parker,
is on location. Glenn.

- Mia, earlier this morning,
smoke and fire were seen

coming from a dumpster in a parking lot

off of Alameda Boulevard.

When authorities were
called to investigate,

they made a dreadful discovery.

Inside the bin was a bag
that contained a female body,

confirmed to be Sasha Lovit.

The victim's arms and legs were bound

with heavy duty duct tape.

Although reports indicate
that Sasha suffered

blunt force trauma to the head,

she was alive before being set on fire.

She met a horrifying end.

Kat?

Kat?

Where are you?

I'm in the bedroom.

- You had me worried there.

Saw your gate was open
and the door was unlocked,

but the house looked empty.

- The door was unlocked?
- Yeah.

What's the matter?

- I...

I thought someone broke in.

I'm, I'm probably imagining things.

- You don't look so good.

I'll make us some tea.

- Ever since I found out about Sasha,

and what happened to her,

I've been more edgy than normal.

- You know, it's crazy.

Like, I've been to Bobby Garrison's house.

Sasha's husband.

- Who is he?

- He's like a somewhat famous comedian.

Career going downhill, though.
I don't find him funny.

A model I used to work with
took me to a few of his parties.

They were small, but...

Wild.

Did you see Sasha there?

I don't recall ever seeing her.

He didn't act like a
married man, honestly.

This whole thing is so bizarre.

I feel weird, playing a
part that was meant for her.

You're overthinking
it, as you always do.

- You're probably right,
but I think for now,

I'm gonna stay inside as much as possible.

- Unfortunately, I
can't stay long, though.

I've got a shoot this afternoon.

Go ahead. I'll be fine.

- Are you sure?

Yeah. I need to
catch up on sleep, anyway.

- I'll check on you for
my own peace of mind.

Answer your phone, please.

I feel really bad about what happened.

That's why I came over, actually.

I'm sorry about my outburst.

Hey!

Hi, Kat. How do you feel?

Much better.

Were you able to sleep?

Took a two-hour nap.

That sounds so
good right now. I'm exhausted.

- Hey, can you do me a favor?
- Of course. Anything.

Can you text me Bobby
Garrison's home address?

Um, hi.

Hi.

Is Bobby home?

- And what is this about?

- Sasha. I had some questions.

- He's not available.

Hey. Who is it, babe?

- Um, do you remember me?

I was a friend of Sasha's.

I met her on a movie set.

She invited me to a
couple of your parties.

Yes.

- Can we talk?

Sasha had expensive taste.

Please.

- Um...

I'm sorry for your loss.

- Thank you. Last couple
of days have been rough.

Really, last three months.

- I can imagine.

- Alina, can you make us some coffee?

Sasha knew about her.

Our marriage was doomed
from the beginning.

We even started discussing
how to split things up.

- You have a beautiful home.

- Thank you.

So many memories here.

It's gonna be hard to walk away from it.

- Yeah, I saw in the news
what happened to her.

I feel like there's still
so much we don't know.

- Well, the cops have kept me in the dark

during the whole thing.

- Did Sasha ever mention
a political party?

One that would've been upset
by the production of her film?

- Yes. It was handled by the
studio lawyers rather quickly.

So, you don't
think they were involved?

- In the abduction? Highly unlikely.

I mean, the party has
somewhat conservative views,

but from my understanding,

they were very reasonable
during the whole thing.

- I can't imagine what her family

must be going through right now.

- Didn't really have any.

No siblings. Terrible
relationship with her parents.

They were the extremely religious type.

Didn't approve of her lifestyle.

I mean, we received written
letters from time to time,

but they hardly spoke to her.

- But they released that
video, offering a reward?

- They probably felt guilty.
- Still a drop in the bucket.

Believe me, I didn't learn
of their extensive wealth,

until two years in.

- We're out of sugar and cream.

- Um...

Yeah, it's hard to believe
that it was just a random act.

How she ended up.

Where she ended up.

It seems extremely personal.

- What you need to
understand about Sasha was,

before I met her, she hung
out with the wrong crowd.

A real Hollywood wild child.

I mean, she dated a flurry of married men.

To be honest, it wouldn't surprise me

if someone from her past
finally caught up with her.

Yeah. She was a mess.

- But how would they know
where she was that night?

- Why are you playing junior detective?

- Because...

Because I'm concerned and
I'm curious what happened.

- And I trust the cops will
get to the bottom of it.

- Will you at least let me
know if you hear anything?

- We have a potential buyer
coming by with our agent,

so if you'll excuse us,

we need to leave the house pretty soon.

- Good luck with the house.

That's not mine.

And I definitely locked
the door before I left.

- I'm not sure shoes made these marks.

- Well, either way, it
wasn't there before.

- And nothing was taken?

- Well, no, but I think
someone is stalking me.

There's been strangers outside
my house, and now a break in.

- Sounds like you're inferring,
and correct me if I'm wrong,

that the person who murdered
Sasha is now after you?

- Yeah.

- That explains why you
asked for me specifically.

- They know who I am.

- "They"?

No.

What if I told you we already arrested

the main suspect in the case?

- Who?

- I can't reveal that right
now, but the evidence is strong.

Matching prints and thumb
and index finger on the tape.

- He acted alone?

- Appears so.

Witnesses claim they saw him outside,

loitering around the Golden
Jackal, hours before.

The motive is robbery.

She was wearing expensive
jewelry, which is still missing.

Probably pawned it.

We believe he was under
the influence of drugs,

during the whole ordeal.

He, doesn't remember much.

We're trying to help him with his memory.

- I see.

And where was Sasha during all of this?

We're still trying to
figure that one out, but

nevertheless, there's no
need for you to worry.

There's...

You're not in any danger.

- Okay.

Glad you caught him.

- We can still make a
report, if you want to.

- No, it's not necessary. Thank you.

- All right. Well, good afternoon.

- Well, I just wanted to tell you

that I'm feeling a lot better.

- That's good to know.

- So, have you heard
anything from Mr. Kunkle?

- His assistant came by,
earlier this morning.

- I had a feeling.
- There's no contract yet.

They're having some doubts.

Just having complications
with the financing.

So, Henry's pushing another actress.

One that is a little more bankable.

One that has a look that, you know,

the American public's more used to seeing.

It's nothing to worry about.

- So, how long before we hear a decision?

- I don't know.

I couldn't push it.

They need some time.

They're still getting over,
you know, the tragic news.

- Fair enough.

- This happens all the time.

There's gonna be a power struggle,

but the project will get made in the end.

And I know we're gonna prevail.

- Yeah. I have to get going.

- Hold on.

- If you weren't still in the game,

he wouldn't have sent you that.

It's your own copy.

And Kelly sent me Sasha's self tape.

You still wanna see it,
I'll forward it to you.

- Yeah. I'll take a look.

I can't believe
you went over there.

- The house was up for sale,
and there's this woman there.

A European, I guess?

- Really bad vibes.
- Makes sense.

Bobby does a lot of shows overseas.

- I probably shouldn't be drinking.

- It's so good, though.

Baking is just not my thing.

I'm not sure why I even try.

- It's well done. Nothing wrong with that.

- This was supposed to be
a vanilla flavored cake,

by the way.

- Okay. Now I'm nervous.

- I love it.

You're welcome.

- So, now they're telling me

that I don't have the right look.

- For "Bird of Paradise"?

- Yeah, after all the
publicity they put out.

- They're outta their mind.

Maybe it's better if they
do go with someone else.

- Don't get discouraged, okay?
Your name is out there now.

I'm sure you'll get hired instantly,

even if this one falls through.

Police have reported
that they have arrested

the main suspect of the
case, Derek Williams.

Authorities have confirmed
that they have several pieces

of forensic evidence to
tie him to the kidnapping

and murder of Sasha Lovit.

Mr. Williams has been
identified as a homeless man

who had been living in downtown LA.

Over the past few years,
he had often stayed

at the homeless shelter on 9th Street

in the industrial district.

People who know him are having a hard time

believing he could hurt
anyone, let alone commit-

- This stuff gives me nightmares.

- It's okay. I can look it up later.

- Did you see how he looked
when he abducted her?

- They have footage of that?
- Yeah.

- A still frame from the security footage

at the Golden Jackal found its way online.

- Was it creepy?

- Would've had a heart
attack, right then and there.

Death would be relief, if
you were in that situation.

- So you're turning your back on me,

after all I did for you.

Just when I thought I'd
figured everything out.

Back when we were in Santa
Paula, we didn't have much,

but I saw you as a man of dignity.

There's honor to that.

I wasn't ready yet!

There was much I had to
do and learn. We both did!

For the longest time, I was fooling myself

for believing we weren't hurting anyone.

Look at us now.

You're willing to say anything,

as long as it helps you move up.

I really don't know.

Just please, don't make me be the one

who has to bring you down.

So you're turning your back on me,

after all I did for you.

Our marriage was
doomed from the beginning.

Don't make me be the one

who has to bring you down.

It wouldn't surprise
me if someone from her past

finally caught up with her.

I used to live on the streets.

Industrial district.

And they asked me to kill Sasha Lovit.

There were people who wanted her dead.

And I felt responsible to warn you.

- Excuse me.

- How may I assist you?

- I was hoping you could
help me with something?

I heard about Derek Williams.

Are you with the media, ma'am?

We've had so many inquiries
regarding this matter.

I'm not entertaining any of it.

- No.

- What is wrong with you people?

All the men and women at
this shelter are harmless.

Just because one got arrested-
- No, no, it's not that.

I have a friend who used to
live on the streets in this area

and I haven't seen him in a while,

and so when I heard about
the shelter on the news,

I thought maybe he had
come here, or maybe you,

you had some information about him?

His his name is Dylan J. Bova.

- Ma'am, a lot of individuals
have come and gone

through the years.

I don't remember everyone's name.

- Is there any record of the
people who have stayed here?

- Possibly, but as you can see,

I'm the only coordinator left.

I wear too many hats, as is.

Don't have time to dig through databases.

Our budget's been cut.

And we can no longer
count on contributions

from Mom and Pop.

- Mom and Pop are real?

- That's a nickname we
have for an old couple

who used to donate a lot
of money to the shelter.

They even hired some of the
homeless to do small jobs

at their house, in return
for clothes and a hot meal.

- Can I ask their names?

- Mr. And Mrs. Abernathy.

Everyone loves them around
here. Very nice people.

We met them through a
church charity event.

- Any reason why they stopped?

- We don't ask those questions.

They had been more than generous.

I understand, though. They're getting old.

We have to believe that they needed

to keep some of that money for themselves.

But he was hired by someone else.

We questioned
Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy

in the beginning.

What motive would they have?

- Please look into this.

I know that the last time
you saw me, I was a mess,

but I wouldn't make this up.

I have nothing to gain!

Last time I saw you,

you said people were following you.

I had this all wrong.

So, where
is this Dylan guy now?

I don't know.

When I gave him his wallet
back, he disappeared.

No proof whatsoever.

You're just making assumptions.

- The nickname that Dylan
had for this old couple

was Mom and Pop.

Mr. And Mrs. Abernathy
are known as Mom and Pop

at the shelter where
your guy used to stay!

Do you know
how many Mom and Pops

there are in this town?

The owners of the
convenience store downtown,

where I buy my cigars, go by Mom and Pop.

This is an open and shut case.

We're not going to discuss
it any further. Goodbye, Kat.

- Our daughter, Sasha,

was abducted from the Golden
Jackal lounge, last Thursday.

The police have been unsuccessful

in their attempts to locate her,

and we haven't heard from her.

We need you now.

And you need us.

If you wanna keep your supply moving,

you'll do this for. us.

- Don't feel bad for her.

She chose this path willingly.

The only way to save her
now is to end it all.

- Hey.

No, I don't miss you.

Listen.

Do you still have access
to realtor key lock boxes?

Great. I'm gonna
send you an address.

Meet me there.

Because you owe me.

- Explain to me again
what we're doing here.

So does this mean you're taking me back?

- I'll let you know.

What, what are you doing?

- Do was I say.

I...

I, um...

Sit.

- I'm cooperating.

I'm sure the knife's not necessary.

Whatever the issue is.

- I know about Dylan.

- Who?
- Dylan Bova!

Baker? Are you in here?

- Sit next to him.

- What is she doing here?

- It's gonna be okay.

- He knows why I'm here.

Is this about money?

I know you're connected
to the 9th street shelter.

- Um...

We've made some donations over the years.

- You hired Dylan to work for
you, and then Derek Williams.

- We've had some help with
house chores, now and then.

- Who's Dylan?

We don't know a Dylan, or a Derek.

- You, you you knew them.

You knew that they had a drug addiction,

and you knew that you
could manipulate them,

and involve them in
your plan to kill Sasha!

- How dare you!

- Calm down, Estelle.

- Are you gonna allow
her to come into our home

and accuse us of murder?

Our Sasha?

- You think our lives
haven't been shattered?

It's crazy to tie us
to this heinous crime!

Why would we kill our own daughter?

- You thought she was a sinner!

Because, because you thought her job

and her lifestyle were immoral!

You thought this was the
only way to save her!

- No.

- Sasha was the child we
always dreamed of having.

Listen. No one needs to know about this.

Please, put the knife down.

Estelle makes the best hot
cocoa. Don't you, Estelle?

And we can sit and we can chat about this.

This is not your fault.

The way the world is today has
led you young ladies astray.

- That Mom and Pop act's
not gonna work on me, okay?

You need to start talking
and tell me everything!

I'm doing this for Sasha!

- There's only one
thing we can do for her.

Let us pray for her.

Estelle.

Kneel down.
- I can't do this.

- Yes, you can.

Get down.

You too, dear, and we should hold hands.

My...

You've reached the
voicemail of Dominic Dunaway.

Please leave a message and a number

and I'll get back to
you, as soon as possible.

- Pick up, please! Please!

I screwed up. I need your help.

It's bad. Please.

You have to help me.
Please, please help me.

Please. Please help me.

- Good. You're awake.

I brought you back to my place last night.

What happened to them?

- We have a guest coming soon.

- Who?

- It's a surprise.

- I'm, I'm not in the mood.

- Excellent. He's right on time.

You should wash up.

Dominic, pick up,
please! Please pick up!

I need your help. Please, please help me.

I screwed up. It's bad.

You have to help me, please!

- Well, don't be too happy
for me. It started raining.

Raining what? Money?

- I wish. I would've just scooped it up.

But instead, I had to sit there.

- There she is.
- Hey!

Congratulations. You are our girl!

- It's official.
- You got the part.

- Yeah. It's a busy day, but
Dominic told me you were here.

I wanted to deliver the message in person.

- I don't, I don't know what to say.

I did the same for Sasha.

You should've seen the look on her face.

She had this amazing smile.
Sometimes mischievous.

I get the feeling you'll be less trouble.

- I'm just glad the whole
project's moving forward.

- Yeah, well, money
solves a lot of problems.

Hey, I do need to get going.

Did you get the contract
I emailed earlier?

- I did. I was looking over
it, right before you got here.

Well, let me know
if there's any questions.

I don't anticipate any questions,

but get it back to me, ASAP.

Henry, you'll have it,

before you've finished your lunch.

Now, aren't you grateful that I found you,

that night at Justine's party?

- I don't know how I feel about this.

It's okay.

Just hasn't hit you yet.

You're on your way, Kat.

- I've...

I've done a horrible thing.

Come
on, stop that nonsense.

- I mean it.

- Everybody who's been
successful in this town has some

skeletons in their closet.

Look, everything's in order.

Just sign where I've highlighted.

- Dominic, how did you know
where I was last night?

- What do you mean?

- The last thing I remember,

I was at the Abernathys'
house, and then I woke up here.

- You called me.

Called me and I came and got you.

- But I know I didn't
tell you where I was.

Dominic, do you know
Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy?

- Yeah, look.

I didn't wanna discuss this with you,

'cause I didn't wanna embarrass you.

I got your message.

I called you back, it went
straight to voicemail.

I didn't know where to look,
so I called your ex-boyfriend.

- How, how did you get-

- His
phone number's available

all over the internet.

He said you went to Bobby G's house.

So, I put two and two together.

- How did you, how did you get inside?

I locked the door.

"Inside"?

I didn't get inside.

Kat, when I got there,

you were passed out on the front porch.

- Outside?

- Yes.

And you almost threw
everything away last night.

Lucky for us, Mr. and Mrs.
Abernathy were out of town.

- No, no, no, no. No, they're not.

I, I heard them. They, they might be-

- I've been told they were in Ohio.

They've been there all week.
- That's not possible.

It is possible.

They have a vast fortune. They
can do whatever they want.

And right now, they're on vacation.

Kat...

This document is the beginning
of your path to stardom.

Now, I know deep down
inside, you trust me.

Because I was the one
you called last night.

- Dominic, what do you
know about Sasha's murder?

Don't worry about Sasha anymore.

Everybody's gonna forget
about her. The whole incident.

- Someone wanted her out of the picture.

Quit
fabricating ideas in your head.

- I can, I can help the police
put the pieces together.

- No, you can't!

If somebody digs into this
and finds a sinister plot,

who had the most to gain from her death?

For your own good, do not
pursue this any further.