Hello?
Someone there?
(SCREAMING)
If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do,
chapels would have been churches.
Poor men's cottages, prince's palaces.
I could easily teach at 20 that were good to be done
rather than be one of the 20 to follow my own teachings.
The brain may devise laws for the blood,
but hot tempered leaps...
Leaps...
Over the cold to...
(APPLAUSE)
Come on, take a bow!
I'm never going to get that part.
So you won't play Juliet, she dies anyway!
Zero sequel protection.
It's Portia from Merchant of Venice.
Kendra that was great, until the end.
You wanna run it again?
Sorry Jake, but Lady Portia and I have to get a move on.
Yeah, totally.
But I'd love to try again tomorrow.
Yeah sure, you know I live just down the street,
so if you ever want to rehearse
or need something, I'm around.
Yeah okay, thanks.
You know I live just down the street,
so anytime you need something!
You led that kid on so hard!
He's kinda cute.
I knew it!
Well, forget about dating boys, we're 21 now!
Dude, no way! How did you get those?
My little secret.
Pick a hand.
No friggin' way, what?
The Hollywood Helps Charity Bash.
Why it's the event of the year, Kendra darling.
Not to be missed by two thespian beauties such as ourselves.
Plus we can make some real industry connections.
No more high school plays after tonight.
It's tonight?
Kendra! People died for these.
You know I can't sneak out on Thursdays.
Okay, if you tell me that you can't come
because you're watching that stupid show with your mom,
I'm probably gonna lose it.
I mean, what would I say? We watch it every Thursday.
Set the DVR, okay?
This is the Hollywood Helps Charity Bash.
Linn's been all on me since we got caught drinking.
If I bail, she'll know something's up.
Kendra...
Misch, I'm sorry, I'm stuck.
No Cinderella fairy tale night for me, unfortunately.
Come on, Cinderella.
If you see my mom, can you tell her I'm here?
I'm picking her up today.
Her car is in the shop.
I've opened my heart, I've given you my love.
Now...
Now the right.
Will you have me?
You better say yes, sweetheart.
Find out if Brad has met the love of his life,
or just another Hollywood phony.
Tonight at eight.
I wouldn't turn him down, would you?
I watch with my daughter, Kendra. She loves it.
That's nice.
It's about the only thing we can do together.
Without trying to kill each other.
Teenager?
Poor thing.
You'll get through it.
Ms. Peterson, can I borrow you?
You're doing just fine. I'll be right back.
Thank you.
Hey, can you watch my stuff?
I'm gonna go to the bathroom.
Sure.
Sorry for interrupting, but this is quite serious.
Well it must be, we don't get many
dental surgeons on the rehab floor.
We should change that.
Good to see you too, doctor.
We could meet more often if we didn't have to
keep this so private.
It'll just be a little longer.
Kendra's gotta learn about me at some point.
I know.
She will, just not quite yet.
Okay.
So we on for dinner tonight?
I told you, Kendra and I have a standing date.
Kendra can let her mom off the hook for one night.
Besides, you said it yourself,
she's been acting out lately, she's lying all the time.
I can recommend a great psychologist.
Ty, enough.
Kendra, you remember Dr. Warson?
Yeah.
Hey Kendra, you can just call me Ty.
You were supposed to be here at 5, it's 5:10
and I have to study for my bio test tomorrow.
I thought you said your biology test was next Wednesday?
So, can we go?
Sure, sweetie. Sorry for keeping you waiting.
So how was school? How was your audition?
Great.
Do I believe in love at first sight?
Hell yeah, I do.
You meet that special person and bam!
It just hits you and you know she's the one.
Apply now to be a surprise guest on this season
of Finding Love with the world's most eligible bachelor,
Brad Banton.
Up next, Brad and Sarah have their first date...
Who're you calling?
The show. Better get your application in right away.
Don't you dare! Wait!
No, don't you dare!
Hello?
Yes, hi.
Hi, this is Linn Peterson.
I need a date with Brad Banton ASAP.
What, you don't want to be in the running
to become Mrs. Brad Banton?
No, I do not.
I am perfectly happy right where I am.
You miss dad?
Sometimes.
Do you still love him?
Of course I do, honey.
I always will.
Then why're you trying to replace him?
What're you talking about?
Come on, Dr. Warson? Or should I call him Ty?
Okay, you're right.
I have been seeing him for a couple of months now.
But he is a good man, if you just gave him a chance...
Remember when he came and met us at the cafeteria?
Yeah.
Did you not see the way that he was looking at me?
He's a serious pervert.
Kendra, I was there.
I saw him, he was not coming onto you.
I could be in serious danger and you don't even care!
Stop making up these ridiculous stories.
I am getting really sick of this!
You just want to get rid of your little trouble child
so that you can make a new family and then be happy again!
What? That is not true!
Kendra, can't we talk about this?
No!
Thank you.
Okay, play it cool.
They barely even checked the IDs.
Yeah that's because we're supposed to be here, remember?
Just relax!
I'm relaxed.
Over here!
Two martinis, please! Extra dirty.
I cannot believe we're here right now.
Believe it, kid.
Thank you.
Cinderella.
Bottoms up!
Oh my god, what is that?
Oh that's good.
Yeah.
Okay, time to get famous.
Agents are the ones with ties
and producers are the flirty guys
pretending they don't want to talk.
Meet back here in 30?
What am I supposed to...
Hi, I'm Kendra.
Kendra honey, you still up?
Hi, can I get a selzer water with a tiny splash of vodka?
Looks like she found her agent.
He's an assistant.
What?
Did you see his shoes?
And look at that suit! It's a rental.
He's in the mail room at best.
You're...
Oh my god.
Wow I'm so embarrassed right now.
Don't be, these idiots they never pay attention
to where they're going.
Yeah, who did that?
Are you okay?
Yeah, it's just my ego that's bruised.
Well if it helps at all, I feel really proud right now.
I'm glad I could help with that.
It's not every day I get to save a beautiful girl's life.
I think you're in my debt now.
Oh, is that right?
According to Chinese custom.
I don't know how it works here in Hollywood, but...
Brad, are you going to leave me waiting all night?
Sorry, this is...
It's Kendra.
Kendra.
I don't mean to brag,
but I just about saved Kendra's life.
Well, next time you're planning to play hero to some fan girl,
let me know and I'll have TMZ catch it on video.
Now there's some people who want to meet you.
We're discussing a new show for upfronts.
Okay. See you around?
Yup, okay.
Hey.
You okay?
Recovering just fine, thank you.
You just seem a little lonely.
Hey, you wanna get out of here?
You know, like you and me.
We'll go for a walk or something.
Yes.
You can do that?
I can do that.
Great.
That woman, she was your agent?
No, she's my manager.
I'm sorry she can be pretty ruthless,
but I always try to remind myself
that she has my best interests at heart.
Are you sure it's okay?
You're not missing anything, I promise, trust me.
Yeah, I know I'm not missing anything.
But I mean you, you're Brad Banton.
The millionaire superstar, the most eligible man in the galaxy.
Wait, whoa!
You all right?
Yeah.
Not again.
Honestly, I wish I was doing anything else.
I wanted to be an actor, a real actor.
Not whatever this is.
I always thought you were great.
I saw your old show.
Oh, well thank you.
It got canceled was 15 years old,
but I'm crawling my way back to the top.
As a reality star!
Trust me, I'd much rather be doing Shakespeare.
I'm actually auditioning for the Merchant of Venice this week.
No way, wow! What theater?
Katz, it's a group theater.
It's really small.
I remember doing that play in drama class.
Mr. Singleton.
From Glendon Highschool?
You went to Glendon! What year?
2010.
We just missed each other!
I pulled out in '04 to do the show.
That's so cool!
No, it's not really that cool.
No prom, no graduation.
My dad left when I was young and that mixed with the work...
It was lonely sometimes.
I'm sorry, I don't usually babble like this.
No.
My dad died when I was in the seventh grade.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Everyone used to say that he died fighting
for our freedom, he was a hero.
He was just dad to me.
Well, I'm sure he'd be very proud of you.
It's probably pretty late, I should call an Uber.
No please, I can drive you home.
Yeah, okay.
I'm parked right up here.
I'll walk you in.
No!
I mean you've just been so nice already.
Okay.
Wait, wait, wait!
Can I see you again?
Sometime, maybe?
I mean I don't mean to sound pushy, but...
I did kinda save your life, if you remember.
Yeah, yes.
Absolutely. Call me?
Yeah.
Until next time, beautiful.
Sit.
Where the hell have you been?
I was practicing for the audition with Mischa.
Do you think I'm an idiot?
It's a costume, it's for the play.
Where's your other shoe, huh? Did you lose it?
Is that alcohol I smell your breath?
I barely drank anything!
What do you mean barely anything, where did you go?
Like you care.
You think I don't care?
Do you think it was easy having a kid so young?
Watching your dad leave?
And then finding out he's never coming back?
Putting myself through school,
raising you, working all on my own.
You think I do all that because I don't care?
Don't you know I only want what's best for you?
You are grounded indefinitely.
You go to school, you go to rehearsal,
you come home, that is it!
Whatever.
Brad Banton? You know how many followers he has?
A lot, I'm sure.
You're right, think bigger.
Where do you think he's going to take you?
Nowhere, remember I'm grounded?
Come on!
She was serious this time, Linn, she meant it.
Kendra, this is Brad Banton.
The most eligible bachelor in the world!
I mean doesn't your mom have to work Saturdays?
Yeah until 1 AM, but...
What?
Is that him?
Oh my god!
I gotta go! I gotta fix my face and...
Hey you!
Hey.
Cotton candy?
They're selling right down the street.
Couldn't resist.
It's bubble gum flavor, that's my favorite!
Oh!
What?
You passed!
It's my favorite, too.
We couldn't have a future together
if you didn't love bubble gum cotton candy.
Who'd want a future without bubble flavored cotton candy?
See, that's what I like about you.
My love for all things sugary?
No! You're like... real.
I mean I hope so.
No, I'm serious.
The girls in this town, especially in this town,
they're all so fake.
But not you, you're... different.
What's wrong?
My roommate is gonna be home soon
and I don't wanna cause a scene.
I wasn't planning on staying long.
I just wanted to stop by and ask you out.
Like, on a date. Are you free this week?
Saturday night should work.
Perfect!
I'll see you then.
Don't ruin your dinner.
Linn, can I have a minute?
Sure.
Is something wrong?
I've been thinking...
And I don't think it's the best thing
for us to see each other anymore.
If this is about Kendra, I apologize.
And I have talked to her seriously
about the lying, and acting out.
It's not Kendra.
At least, it's it's not just her.
I think you're really great, Linn, I really do.
But you're just not ready for this either.
I was hoping maybe you were, but I...
It's just not gonna to work.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Where is everybody?
Did it just open or something?
I thought we would enjoy the privacy.
Wait, did you...
Book the whole restaurant?
The '98 Cabernet you requested will be right out.
Anything else, Mr. Banton?
Vorremmo ordinare la melanzana.
Si signore.
Grazie.
It's eggplant.
Eggplant?
You'll love it, I promise.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hi you've reached Kendra Peterson, leave a message.
Hi Kendra, it's mom.
Just wanted to check on you.
Hope you're okay.
I love you more than you know.
Call me when you can. Bye hon.
You're everything I ever wanted, my dream girl, my everything.
Kendra Peterson, will you make me
the happiest man in the world?
Will you you marry me?
That is so lame.
I'm sorry, I love the ring though.
But you hate it!
It's not your best work.
I know! These producers,
they always want you to sparkle it up.
You know, the sappier the better.
No no, we love the sappy, don't get me wrong.
Thank you.
But I mean, you're all I could ever want?
Make me the happiest man in the world?
I mean it's a little chauvinist, right?
Yeah.
Why can't you say marry me and I'll make you
the happiest woman in the world?
Cheers!
Wait.
What? Oh, it's fine.
No no no, take mine.
I'll be right back.
What is this?
I'm sorry, sir.
That's strike one! Don't let it happen again!
Yes sir.
I am very very sorry, madam.
Seriously, it's fine.
How do you feel about lamb chops?
They're unbelievable here.
No, you did not see that episode!
Thank you.
I couldn't stop watching it.
I didn't know how to ride!
The producer said it would be more dramatic
if I showed up on horseback.
Yeah, I don't think they knew you were gonna fall on your ass.
And splash mud all over the girls!
They were all phonies, anyway.
Who, the girls?
Yeah, all the girls in this town are fakes.
Well, not all...
When you're in this business you're surrounded by people
who are just calling themselves your friend.
They're not, they're using you.
Trying to extract some kind of value from you
and sometimes the real feelings get
mixed up with the fake stuff and
when you find out the person you love is using you...
You get hurt.
There was one person that was real.
Once.
She... she passed away.
It was a car accident.
It was Allison, right?
It was all over the news.
You know what the worst part was about that whole thing?
After it happened, the only thing all those friends
cared about, the agents, managers, producers,
the only thing that they cared about
was using her death to bump the viewership
of the show like she was some...
marketing gimmick!
That's horrible.
Davio?
Yes?
What the hell is this is?
Excuse me, sir?
This is medium rare?
Seriously, it's fine!
No, it's not fine!
Take a look at this! Are you trying to ruin our night?
No sir, I'll take it back.
No, eat it!
I'm gonna go.
Kendra...
I'm sorry.
When we talk about this stuff, I get so worked up.
I wanted this night to be perfect.
I didn't mean to like...
To go completely crazy?
Yeah, I think me being on this stupid show for so long
has given me an unrealistic expectation
of what a first date is supposed to be like.
Yeah, you could say that again.
I think me being on this stupid show
for so long gave me an unrealistic...
Stop, stop it!
You know what I meant.
I'm sorry.
Let me make it up to you.
I have a surprise for you.
And if you don't like it, I will take you straight home.
Okay.
Wow, this place is huge.
Yeah, well if you wanna be a huge act,
you need a huge stage, right?
I guess.
Let me go get your surprise.
Is that pinball?
You play?
Yeah, I play to win.
Sounds like a challenge.
Smile.
(CAMERA SNAP)
Wow that's retro.
Oh yeah!
I always preferred a picture as a picture.
Not just a post.
Besides now there's something to remember our first date by.
When we're old and grey.
That's cute.
It is cute.
It's probably late, I should get going.
It's barely midnight.
Wow time flies, I gotta home.
I haven't even given you the surprise yet.
Just sit down, I'll be right back.
You must be pretty close with your manager.
How long has she been working with you?
Ta-da!
My shoe!
We better make sure it still fits.
I am sure it still fits. Thank you!
You're welcome.
Kind of feel like your Prince Charming right now.
I should go home, midnight is kind of my cutoff.
Oh yeah? Just like Cinderella?
Yeah you know, I gotta get out of here
before my coach turns into a pumpkin.
Whoa, wow.
Sorry.
Couldn't help myself.
Okay, it's going a little too fast and I gotta get home.
Kendra, listen to me.
There's a reason why I needed tonight to be perfect.
Because I've been thinking about you.
I can't stop thinking about you.
Every hour...
Okay, wait.
Stop.
No, I can't stop.
No, stop!
I'm only 17!
What?
Yeah I lied, okay?
Because I thought this was something it isn't.
It's okay.
Next year you'll be legal, we can be together.
Just have to keep it private until then, come here.
No, no, no!
Bradley!
What're you doing here?
Come girl, it's time to go home.
Kendra...
I know a million girls like you.
You can't screw your way to stardom.
It takes years to learn how to talk.
How to act.
Maybe your client should learn how to treat women.
Pervert.
Stay away from him.
No problem.
First new message.
Hi Kendra, it's Mom.
Just wanted to check on you.
I hope you're okay.
I love you more than you know.
Call me when you can. Bye hon.
End of messages.
In a year you're gonna be legal,
then we can be together.
We just have to keep it private until then, that's all.
No! No!
Kendra, hey!
Sorry, the bell rang.
I didn't hear it.
Okay, well the Portia auditions are up first, so you ready?
Oh my god!
Come on!
The brain may devise laws for the blood, but a hot temper...
Thy paleness moves me more than eloquence;
And her choose I.
Joy being the consequence!
(APPLAUSE)
Just as I remember, Mr. Banton.
Are you sure you won't join us for the fall play?
I'd love to,
but I just don't think you can afford me anymore!
We'd gladly settle for more guest visits.
Thank you.
Now class, we'll get to auditions in a moment,
but first... Mr. Banton studied Shakespeare right here
at Glendon and he's gone on to some considerable
Hollywood success, as I'm sure you all know.
Does anyone have any questions?
I do!
(SCHOOL BELL RINGING)
You missed your audition.
Don't worry, we're alone.
And you were right.
I move too fast, I'm sorry.
My feelings for you, Kendra, are real.
You're so special.
Get away from me!
And the way I opened up to you,
how I told you about my life,
my family, my feelings, how lonely I've been,
do you know how many girls I've told that to?
I don't care.
None.
You're a creep.
You don't mean that.
Yes, I do and if I see you here again,
I'm going to call the police.
I don't think you understand
how much you mean to me, Kendra, okay?
Hey, everything okay Kendra?
She's great! Inspired, I hope.
You just have to remember the performing arts
are not for the faint of heart.
They're like love in that way.
You have to fight for it.
That was weird.
Mom? You here?
Mom?
Yes, honey?
Are you okay?
I'm fine, honey. I just...
I'm sorry about the other day.
I shouldn't said that stuff about Ty.
I shouldn't have lied to you.
Thanks, but it's...
It's a little late for me and Ty.
It's over.
Because of me?
No baby, no.
No, this was all on me.
But I want you to know something, listen.
If I ever start seeing someone again.
When.
When I start seeing someone again,
they will never, ever replace your father.
Or change the way I feel about you, ever.
In the spirit of optimism, I am lifting your punishment.
But no more lying.
I promise.
I better start dinner.
Is there something else?
Nope, I'm all good.
Okay.
I do not think of myself as a celebrity.
That's how other people see me, but that's not who I am.
There's a million girls out there, but...
there's only one for me.
You are so special, Kendra.
I love you. I really, truly, love you.
You mean everything to me.
And I have to have you.
Sorry, I'm a little lost.
A superstar is obsessed with you
and you don't want to hook up with him?
Mischa!
Yeah, he's a little pervy, but...
Celebrity...
Millionaire...
I don't care who he is.
Ooooh, listen to this.
According to Forbes, Brad's worth over ten million dollars!
If my computer had half the speed of your phone,
I think I would've mastered trig already.
Come on!
Computer troubles?
Yeah, I'm getting beach balled like crazy.
Good news, I'm pretty good at computers.
I bet you are.
Want me to take a look?
Oh, here's a good one.
"Brad Banton buried himself in his work after the tragic death
of his girlfriend, Allison Trasker.
His passion and dedication has paid off
and this season's ratings are higher than blah blah blah!
If Brad really is crazy, then maybe he killed her.
Honey, I'm sorry, that was a stupid thing to say.
Forget it.
Jake, how are you gonna fix Kendra's computer?
Umm, can I take this home with me?
It's gonna take me some time to figure this one out.
Sure.
Who need trig anyway, right?
I can easier teach twenty to... to be good, to be...
I'm sorry, can I start again?
I think that would be best.
I can easier...
Miss Peterson?
Will you be returning to this planet any time soon?
Miss Peterson?
Okay class, let's take a ten minute break.
Hey, what's wrong? What's the matter?
Did you see him?
See who?
Brad, did you see him?
Brad Banton?
You don't believe me?
I mean, if Brad Banton really was here,
don't you think the whole school would know?
No, not if he was hiding or he didn't want any of us to see.
You don't believe me. You know what? I don't even care.
Kendra, where are you going?
Home!
Mom?
Kendra! I have a big surprise!
See? She's speechless.
I told you she was your biggest fan.
She's as beautiful as her mom.
Pleased to meet you, Kendra.
Mom, I called you.
I'm sorry, honey.
I had my phone off at work and when I left the hospital,
my car wouldn't start and can you believe
who came by and offered me a lift?
Just like a real knight in shining armor.
Hardly. Just the right place at the right time.
What are you doing?
Kendra!
Mom, I need to talk to you.
Stay right there!
I'm so sorry, one second.
Kendra!
What is wrong with you?
Mom, he's crazy.
He's obsessed.
What?
He's insane, he's been following me,
and harassing me and...
What are you talking about?
Brad, I'm talking about Brad!
We met at a party the other week.
We went on a date and he assaulted me!
He's been following me ever since.
He probably messed with the engine of your car
so he could pick you up.
So that he could get closer to me.
I see.
And I think that he's really dangerous.
So what should we do?
Oh my god...
I know! I mean, should we call the police?
Why is it that every time a man comes
within a foot of me, you start acting this way?
I really thought after our talk a few days ago
that we'd be past all this.
Mom, I'm not lying.
Brad was at my school today.
He came into my audition...
Brad was at the hospital all day
visiting children with leukemia.
That's impossible.
Children with real life problems.
Mom, I'm telling the truth.
Are you even capable of that anymore?
I'm mean, lying about partying and drinking
is one thing, but this?
Mom, Brad assaulted me.
Just like Ty, right?
Mom...
You stay right there.
Is everything okay?
I am so sorry.
I just...
Hey, no, it's okay.
I don't even recognize her anymore.
And you didn't sign up for this.
I must seem like a crazy lady.
No, don't worry about it.
She's a teenager, it's a phase.
Thank you, thanks for understanding.
You're so pretty when you get upset, all frazzled.
Could I maybe call you?
Yeah, I'd like that.
Me too.
I'll call you later.
Good night.
Mom, I know I've lied before but I'm telling you...
Stop.
You want to tell me why your school called me today?
Are you cutting class to go drinking again?
No!
I came home to talk to you.
To tell you about Brad.
Stop.
Please just stop lying with every single breath you take.
I know that losing dad was really hard on you,
but you know what? It was hard on me too.
And I'm really tired of doing this alone.
And I just thought...
I thought that maybe you and I could be a team again.
But now I see that that's not possible!
That I am going to have to drive you to school,
and pick you up from school,
and get someone to sit with you when I have a late shift.
Good night.
Is there anything you want to talk about?
So how was school?
Wait, stop!
What?
Pull over, pull over right there!
That's the restaurant Brad took me to.
Hello? Hello?
Kendra, what are we doing here?
Come here.
Sorry, we're not open till...
You! You remember me!
Sorry, no...
Yes, you do.
Kendra, what is this?
I came in with Brad Banton.
Tell her!
I've never seen you before.
What?
We open for dinner at 6.
Why are you doing this?
Did he pay you?
Or what, did he assault you?
Or harass you, or threaten you or something?
Kendra, enough!
Mom, I was here. I sat right there!
Let's go.
He's lying!
Brad could've came back and covered it up.
He could've come back to the restaurant and talked to him...
Enough, Kendra.
Sorry.
Gail, hi, thanks for coming over on such short notice.
I can't believe I have to ask you to do this.
Of course.
There are lots of leftovers in the fridge.
And if you could just check on her every hour or so.
Okay, don't worry.
I remember when my kids were teenagers.
Thank you.
Bye.
Very nice, Mrs. Hall.
You're doing wonderfully, good job.
Take it easy.
Knock, knock.
Oh, sweet daisies.
Special delivery.
I was upstairs visiting the kids and
I thought maybe I'd come down and see
if you wanted to join me for a coffee?
Uh, I'm sort of in the middle of something...
I'm all better.
No more therapy today, I think.
Coffee will be fine.
I'm gonna be honest.
The coffee is horrific.
I know, I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I have to say, you're not what I expected.
No? What do you mean?
Big TV star and all,
I thought maybe you'd have a "guy."
A "guy?"
Yeah, like a personal assistant guy.
Some 20-something kid, fresh out of school
follows you around to get you coffee and stuff.
Well, I don't have one of those...
but you should come visit me on the show sometime.
You could bring your daughter.
She's a big fan, right?
Yes, she is.
I don't know if Kendra and I
can occupy the same space right now.
Ah.
But that sounds great, I'd love to.
Let me know, I'll take good care of you.
I'm looking forward to it.
No, that sounds like fun.
Okay, I'll see you Saturday.
Thanks, Brad.
Hey, Gail, how'd it go?
Everything's fine!
Well, hello.
What the hell are you doing?
You know what I'm doing.
You stay away from my mother or I swear...
Kendra, I knew you would call.
What is wrong with you?
You're so special.
My Cinderella.
I need to be close to you, and if this is the only way,
then so be it.
You love me too.
You'll see.
(DIAL TONE)
I'm sorry I didn't believe you the other day,
but I'm with you now.
We're gonna catch this lunatic.
It's not that easy, he's covered his tracks.
Yeah? Well he's messing with Generation Z.
We're the smartest, most connected, most...
I got it!
What?
Come on!
Open this one.
Where is that creep?
How is there not one picture of you two together?
He's smart.
He got me away as quick as he could.
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Hey Jake, thanks for the computer stuff,
but I really don't have time...
No, look.
Sorry, we don't speak nerd.
It's spyware.
Like a virus or something?
No, like real spyware.
Someone installed this tracking software so they
can check on everything you're doing on this computer.
Every file, every password, every search.
They have it all.
Holy crap.
There's something else.
I'm pretty sure this was installed directly.
Meaning what?
Meaning whoever did this, did it manually.
As in, not over the net.
They uploaded this in person.
He was in my house...
We got his ass now though.
It'll be in evidence holding for several weeks.
I understand.
Good, if you could just sign here for me.
And I will also need your guardian's permission.
I texted, she's on her way.
We take cyber stalking very seriously,
so if this guy is harassing you either digitally,
or in person, or both, we'll put a stop to it.
Thank you.
Kendra, what is going on?
Mom, I can prove it.
Brad's been spying on me.
What?
He's spying on my computer.
I'm Detective Glenn Barrett.
We have to run a full diagnostic,
but it does look like the device has been tampered with.
The computer?
That's right.
I was just telling your daughter that
we take cyber stalking very seriously...
I did it, I put the spyware on the computer.
She's been lying, I did some research.
I thought it might help.
How could you do that to me?
Ma'am, your daughter's made some very serious allegations.
She said that a Mr. Brad Banton assaulted her.
That is not what happened.
Yes, it is.
Look, she lost her father.
She doesn't like the idea of me having a new man in my life.
Be that as it may, when a minor alleges an assault,
I have to follow up. You understand?
That said, we also take false allegations very seriously.
So ladies, if there's anything that needs to get said,
now would be the time.
Kendra, this is important. You need to tell the truth.
Mom, I am!
Honey, we can talk about this later,
but you need to tell the detective the truth now.
No, no!
Brad is stalking me, he assaulted me.
Alright, well, we'll let you know what we find out.
I'll leave this here with you.
We will see ourselves to the door.
Let's roll.
You are not being charged at this time.
In fact, you are welcome to have an attorney present during our...
I'm a lawyer.
And Brad is an upstanding member of the community
whose only crime is going on a date with a woman
whose daughter is an abject liar.
I'd actually like to hear from Mr. Banton,
if that's alright with you?
It's fine.
Linn told me that Kendra's been working
through some personal issues.
She lost her father overseas.
In my case, she recognized me from the show and...
seems to have gotten carried away with a fantasy.
So you weren't with Kendra on the night of April 12?
I was not.
Can you prove it?
He was with me, at our offices.
My assistant can confirm it.
I'm sorry to have wasted your time, detective.
I hope to handle this unpleasantness
as painlessly as possible.
The girl lost her father, after all.
All right, well thank you both for your time.
I will see myself out to the door.
Okay.
Take care.
You too.
That was humiliating.
I told you to stop seeing that girl.
I told you she's no good...
I can only protect you...
I don't need you to protect me anymore.
(MUSIC PLAYING)
Do you even realize how serious this is?
I mean, making false allegations to the police?
If Brad wanted to press charges...
But he's lying... they're all lying.
I have spoken to a psychiatrist
and I think I've found one that you might even like.
I don't need a psychiatrist!
Wow, you look gorgeous!
Hope you have a good time,
I don't want you to worry about anything.
Thank you, Gail.
I don't know what I would do without you.
Hey, if it isn't too much trouble,
could I get a picture of Brad?
Like an autograph, maybe?
No trouble, I'll ask.
Okay, thanks.
We are not done here.
Could I get a picture of Brad?
Whoa, that's retro.
Hello?
Jake?
Yeah.
It's Kendra.
Hey, everything okay?
I need a favor.
Are you Gail Perkins?
Yes, but how do you know that?
Delivery from Linn Peterson.
Oh my, thank you.
That Linn is such a sweetheart.
Have a good one!
Hey!
Hey, thank you so much for that.
Gail is such a lush, she had half the bottle already.
So she's gonna be asleep the rest of the afternoon.
Thank you!
So now what? Are you going to Brad's by yourself?
Yeah.
What for?
To get the proof that I was there.
The proof that's gonna save me and my mom.
What proof?
He took a picture, a Polaroid.
So you're gonna steal it?
Something like that.
What are you doing?
I'm coming too.
Jake!
Sounds dangerous, you need a wingman.
Come on, let's go.
Okay.
Linn!
Thank you for coming. My god!
Can I give you a tour?
Wait.
I would love that, but first I need to tell you something.
Okay.
You've been so kind and patient
and there just aren't a lot of guys out there
who would've been so generous under the circumstances.
Hey, it's okay.
No, it's really not.
She's gonna be fine, she's just going through a lot right now.
That's all.
How can you be so kind?
My dad left when I was young.
So I kind of understand what she's going through.
It's tough on a kid.
And on a mom.
But that doesn't mean that we give up, right?
Would you mind if I just took a second
and checked in with Kendra?
Yes, of course.
I'll be right back.
Of course, take your time.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(PHONE RINGING)
Would you excuse me one second?
Everything okay?
Yes, well Kendra didn't pick up, but that's no surprise.
But the sitter didn't pick up, either.
Is that unusual?
Not exactly, but I have a little 21st century mom power.
You track her phone?
Yeah and she's at home, so that's a relief.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
I'm sure.
Linn, I'm sorry but I have to excuse myself,
I have a last minute network meeting.
Can I make it up to you?
Sure, no problem.
I don't see anything.
No, no, no! He'd keep it in his room.
Oh no, it's not here.
Where's the damn light?
Hey, in here! Look at this...
Oh my god.
The girlfriend?
Ex-girlfriend, Allison Trasker.
Kendra!
That's the picture!
Come on!
What're you doing? Let's go!
I'll be right behind you.
No, let's go!
Just go, I'll be two seconds.
All right, well hurry!
Jake!
Got you, jerk.
Jake!
You look familiar.
So do you.
You're Brad Banton, right?
The famous pervert.
A loser who can't get a girl his own age,
so he stalks teenagers from his old high school.
That must make you the naive nerd,
hopelessly in love with a girl far beyond his station.
I'm sorry kid, but you don't get the girl in this movie.
Jake? Come on!
Jake?
Jake? No, wait!
Wait!
What're you doing? Stop!
Kendra?
Stop it, gimme those!
What are you doing? Did you follow me here?
Where is he?
Who?
Jake!
What are you talking about, Kendra?
Shut up, you son of a bitch! Where did you put him?
It was all here.
Uh-huh... follow me.
It was all here.
You stand over there.
Is all this really necessary?
Yes, it is.
Upstairs is clear sir, no kid.
No he's here, he has to be here.
Quiet, Miss Peterson.
Now at this time, Mr. Banton is not pursuing any charges...
I'm sure it's just kids being kids.
But if he changes his mind,
anything you say can be used in court.
There's really no need to scare her, Detective.
No harm done.
I'm Linn Peterson, I got a call about my daughter.
You know what?
I'm surprised that you don't have any home surveillance.
Big celebrity like yourself?
I haven't had the need.
Kendra, are you okay?
No ma'am, she is not.
Your daughter just broke into a private home.
What?
Now if something like this happens again,
I don't care what Mr. Banton says.
The city's gonna press charges.
We understand.
What about Jake?
Have you even called his parents yet?
Yes, they are very concerned.
They're also not pleased that he broke into
the family liquor cabinet and stole wine.
You need to listen to me.
No, you need to listen.
We're gonna continue to search for this boy,
but if you keep wasting the time and the resources
of this police department,
you're gonna find yourself behind bars.
It won't happen again, Detective.
See that it doesn't.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Mom, I'm not lying...
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Jake?
Jake?
(DOG BARKING OUTSIDE)
Sorry for just dropping by.
What's going on?
Is everything okay?
I don't know know what's actually going on with Kendra.
But whatever it is, you and I together
is just not healthy for her.
So I've decided that we shouldn't
see each other anymore.
But I already said I wouldn't press any charges.
And I'm so grateful...
But I've made up my mind.
Linn, it's gonna be okay, I promise.
It's gonna be fine.
I'm sorry.
I can't believe this.
(PHONE RINGING)
Can you just give me one second, please?
Just sit down, one minute.
So that's where it went.
I know this is hard to accept, but Kendra's so young.
She doesn't understand her feelings yet
or know how special she is.
Or know what real love truly feels like.
You're sick.
She loves me too... you'll see.
You stay away from my daughter!
I can't do that, Linn.
(DOOR SLAMS SHUT)
We're meant for one another.
I found it!
Mom!
I'm so sorry.
I am so, so sorry.
We will make this right.
Look, I'm sorry but this is not evidence.
I found it in Brad's house.
It was left there when he assaulted her.
It proves she was there that night.
Or you placed it there the night that you broke in.
No I didn't, that wasn't what happened.
She's telling the truth.
Ma'am, up until the day she broke in,
you were the one telling me she was lying.
Have you even tried looking for Jake?
We know that he's still using his cell phone.
We're gonna find him soon.
That is not even close to good enough.
Ma'am, do you know the story of the boy that cried wolf?
Yes, it ends with a real damn wolf.
The little tramp is a liar and her mom is a nurse
with a refinanced tract house in the valley.
If you can't figure out how to crush this,
what the hell are we paying you for?
Lawyers say a pay off could be construed
as an admission of guilt.
Do you have any idea what you've done?
What this could do to you?
It doesn't matter.
We started with nothing and now you're an empire.
You want to lose all that for some teenage girl?
She doesn't love you.
Bradley, you're hurting me!
Kendra's mine.
There's nothing you can do about it.
Lock the door. Okay.
So, what are we gonna do?
I don't know.
What about Jake?
I don't know honey, I don't know.
But we will figure this out, I promise.
I'm gonna call one of dad's army friends.
Maybe he can help.
Okay.
I'm going to get a water.
Thanks Robert, I really appreciate it.
Kendra?
I'm going to call you back.
Kendra?
Kendra? Kendra!
Yeah? No, I completely understand.
Look, thanks for running it down for me.
Yeah sure, let me know if anything changes.
Did you find...
We found Mr. Banton.
Where is he?
He doesn't have her.
What?
He's been at the studio, he's been there since noon.
That is impossible.
Look, I sent a unit over to his house.
We're searching it just in case.
I promise to do everything in my power to find her.
But I gotta to ask...
A lot of young people know that
their families track their phones.
Is it possible that she left hers behind on purpose?
No.
Come on now, I know you two weren't getting along.
So is it possible that Kendra wanted some time alone?
Or she wanted to hang out with her friend, Jake?
Maybe she and Jake are gonna run away together?
That is not what's going on here.
Oh, you're awake.
I suggest that you don't give me any trouble.
You're helping him?
Helping?
Honey, I had to tie Bradley's shoe laces until he was 11.
I've been cleaning up after my love-sick little boy
since he wet his first diaper.
You're his mom?
See, Bradley's always been a little soft.
You get rolled over in this life when you're soft.
So he needs me to protect him,
to do the things he can't.
Like dealing with your friend.
And disposing of any evidence.
I had to do the same thing with that little tramp,
Allison Trasker.
I drove her car out to the desert,
stuck it in drive, and sent it over a cliff.
With her in the driver's seat.
You understand now?
It's a mother's responsibility.
We take care of our children, no matter what.
Sadly, you won't get to know what that feels like.
I hope you find her.
Oh, we will.
And thanks for the autograph,
I think my daughter's gonna be very happy.
Oh, come on! Anytime! Tell her I said hi.
I will.
Alright guys, have a good night.
Jake...
Mother? Hello?
Mom?
What, no damn signal?
Oh my god, Kendra!
No, you gotta let me help you.
You gotta trust me.
Come on!
Almost there.
Yes!
Get away from me!
No no, I didn't do this!
You don't understand, we gotta get out of here right now!
I'm not gonna leave him.
Fine.
Detective, I promise you there is something happening here.
You need to get here as fast as you can.
Proof of a crime?
Fine, how do you like this... Breaking and entering?
Okay, you saw somebody break into the house.
Can you describe this person?
Blonde, 5'5", grey top, black pants, got it?
Almost there.
That's enough, Bradley.
Get in there!
Mom, please don't do this!
I don't have a choice.
It's for your own good.
Brad, help us.
Shut up!
You can't turn my own boy against me.
Mom please, just let them go.
I love her.
My poor, sweet child.
I know you think you feel something for her,
but you're confused...
Just like before.
She doesn't love you.
She will... you'll see.
She hates you.
Don't listen to her.
Now that I have them both together,
there can be another accident.
They're just two kids who ran away from home.
Only to drive off a cliff.
Brad, stop her...
I'll take care of everything.
Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.
I told you I don't need you to protect me anymore.
I'm not gonna let you take her away from me.
Now back off!
I have to... don't you see?
Back off!
She'll get you in trouble.
They'll take you away from me
and I love you too much to let that happen.
Stop, please!
I know it hurts.
Mom, don't please!
I know what it's like to have your heart broken.
When your father left, you were just a tiny little thing.
Don't make me do this.
All of a sudden, it was just you and me alone,
in this nasty world.
But I looked into your beautiful eyes
and I saw the most loving, handsome,
talented boy in the world.
And I knew everything would be alright.
That we didn't need him, because together
we could be rich and famous and powerful.
Just you and me! Just the two of us.
You're not like her.
I don't want to hurt you.
It's better this way.
My sweet boy.
No, don't!
God you sick bitch, what is wrong with you?
You on the other hand...
Mom!
Honey, are you okay?
Yeah I'm okay, but Jake needs your help.
Elevate his feet. His pulse is low.
Jake, can you hear me? Jake?
You've got a concussion.
You're gonna be fine, help is on the way.
Kendra?
Hey, I'm right here.
Hold on.
We will get you out of here real soon.
Just don't move, okay?
I'm right here, just don't move.
This ends now!
Put the gun down.
The police are on their way, you can't get away with this.
You... you took everything from me!
Don't move!
My baby!
Everything's going to be okay.
Don't cry.
Everything's gonna be okay.
You're really brave, Jake.
I'm sorry I got you involved in all of this.
It was worth it.
Be careful with him.
Be careful with my baby!
Take your hands off of me!
Is he going to be okay?
Oh yeah, he'll live.
But he's going away for a long time.
Both of them are.
You know what, I owe you an apology.
You were right about your daughter and I kind of...
We'll, she's lucky to have you.
No, I'm lucky to have her.
Take care.
Hey, come here.
Thanks for coming to get me.
Of course, baby.
I'll always come for you.
I know.
It's on! Mom, come on!
I'm coming, I'm coming!
I wonder if they'll even talk about him.
I mean, Brad was...
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I'm over it.
You guys wanna play a board game?
Board game!