My Nightmare Office Affair (2022) Movie Script

No, I just got home

from court with her.

More screaming,

more crying,

More blaming.

She can have the kids.

I need my peace.

My oldest is, uh,

taking it hard.

Yeah, course she blames me.

Who knows that the hell

that woman says about me.

(chuckles)

yeah.

(sighs)

Look, I gotta unwind.

I--I'll fill you in

on all the dirty details

At lunch tomorrow, all right?

Take care.

(clears throat)

(coughing)

(gasping)

(sighs, grunts)

(woman moans)

-You're gonna be late.

-I know, just ten more minutes.

(jen)

well, then I'll be late.

(he sighs)

(nick)

I know. It's a school day.

(jen)

yeah.

(juju)

mommy?

(nick)

saved by the bell.

(jen)

okay. I'll get her.

(grunts)

(groans)

(giggles)

(yawns)

All right, let's do this.

-'bout time.

-It was a struggle.

Hi, daddy.

Do you want some eggs?

It won't take me long

if you do.

Eh, I have a big day,

I should get in there early.

This'll be enough.

What do you got

goin' on today?

I am gonna try to hit up

a new yoga class

Down the street

If I can get juju to school

on time.

-It's been a while.

-Way too long.

And then, you know,

the usual,

Groceries, cleaners,

pick up juju.

I have a bag of shirts

ready for the cleaners,

If you wouldn't mind

bringing them in for me.

-Not at all.

-All right, I'm off.

-Bye, juju-bean.

-Bye, daddy.

-See you tonight.

-Mm.

-I love you.

-Love you too.

(nick)

and I love you.

All right, julianna,

let's finish that up.

We gotta get you to school.

-Okay.

-Okay!

-Good morning, sunshine.

-Morning, cass.

-You ready?

-For what?

Our team meeting.

Oh.

If you got your head outta

coding

And looked at your schedule

Every once in a while,

you'd know.

I know, I know,

I lost track of time.

Well, you have about

five minutes

To get yourself together

and look a little less, uh,

Disheveled.

-Thank you for that.

-That was harsh.

Okay, uh, let's say...

Disorganized.

-I'll see you in there, okay?

-Right.

(sighs)

there you are.

(sighs)

(female announcer)

conexofi isn't just

about convenience.

This app

automatically adjusts

All connected smart devices

and appliances

To your customized preferences.

Giving you total control

over the little things

So you can focus

on the big things.

(lisa)

well...

Commercial certainly

looks great.

How are we doing

on the launch?

(bob)

on schedule, just a couple

more kinks to work out

And we got it covered.

Right, guys?

(clears throat)

-No, you should do it.

-Nick?

(nick)

nothing.

(lisa)

are you sure?

Um, well, there is

a pretty concerning backdoor

That we haven't figured out yet.

-And, uh...

-Backdoor?

(nick)

I don't think that we can

ethically release conexofi

Until we have it solved.

What do you mean exactly?

You wanna turn your phone on

and open up the bluetooth?

Okay, now the average user

wouldn't be able to do this

But an unscrupulous person

with some programming knowledge

Could potentially hijack

any discoverable devices

In the area...

And do this.

(bob sighs)

(cass laughs)

Okay, well, um...

That's not good.

(nick)

nope, it's not.

It's pretty concerning

actually.

I mean, we've all heard

about the cases

Where hackers are able to

access nursery monitors, right?

Well, I've been playing around

with this at home

And like I said,

A determined person

could potentially hack

Into any device in your home

That's connected

to the internet.

If we release next week

without solving this,

A tech journalist is gonna

find out about it and...

We're gonna be

dead in the water

As soon as the word gets around.

(lisa)

bob, did you know about this?

I was made aware of it

recently.

Very recently.

Okay, so, do we have a timeline

On how long this is gonna take

to fix?

(nick)

honestly, no.

We've been working on it

since last month

When I discovered the issue

And I submitted a report

immediately

But...It's still not solved.

Very recently, huh?

Well, the commercial

looks great,

But I think that we need

a finished product

Before we go to market,

don't you?

(cass)

you really made quite the

impression back there, buddy.

-Yeah, you think so?

-Oh yeah.

I mean, you also made

a mortal enemy.

(nick)

yeah, well,

he hates me already, so.

(bob)

hey, nick!

What's going on, bob?

-It's great in there, really.

-Thank you.

(bob)

hey listen, you wanna

do me a favor?

Give me a little heads-up

next time

You plan on cutting me off

at the knees

In front of everyone? Hm?

I think it's important

we present a united front

Rather than you having

me lookin' like a jackass.

-Agreed?

-Yeah, of course.

-I'm not trying to make--

-great.

Glad you're on board.

(nick sighs)

-It's not funny.

-It's so funny.

You really shouldn't

have said anything.

-You nudged my arm.

-Not my fault.

I didn't make you

say anything at all, I mean...

(exhales forcefully)

Boo!

Oh. Hey.

-I'm sorry, did I scare you?

-No, no.

It's just cassie is usually

the one sneaking up on me.

(lisa)

well, I didn't mean

to startle you.

I just wanted to pop in here

and say thank you

For pointing out what could have

been a very serious problem.

I'm gonna grab a bite to eat.

Come with me.

Uh...I should stick around

And keep on working on

a solution for conexofi.

We can chat about your future

at the company.

-Thank you.

-Thanks.

I want you to know,

I've bene noticing

All the hard work

and extra hours

You've been putting in

at the office.

Yeah, my wife has certainly

noticed too.

I think that she thought

she'd be back to work by now

But...You know, between

the app build and our daughter,

Her ambitions have had

to take a back seat.

Think she's gettin' a little

fed up with me actually.

(lisa)

well, this is what

spouses do, right?

They complain

and get in the way.

Jen's not like that though.

She'd never say anything.

And she takes great care

of julianna.

How old is your little girl?

She just started

the first grade.

Oh. I bet she's precious

And smart, like her daddy.

I think she's

a little smarter, frankly.

Oh, maybe we should be

recruiting her then.

I don't know,

she's really focused

On being a princess right now.

Oh.

Is everything okay?

I just, um...

I sometimes wish

I had a princess of my own.

But...It didn't work out

that way.

I'm sorry for bringing it up.

I didn't mean to talk

about my daughter.

-Sometimes I just--

-no, don't be.

I have spent years

focusing on my career

And running away

from the idea of a family

That when I finally

looked up

And thought about what I wanted,

It was too late.

Aw, come on,

that's not true at all.

I bet you would make

a great mother.

You're sweet.

Anyway, I brought you

here for a reason.

But now I am...

I'm a little concerned

That your wife might be upset.

And what's that?

Well, it involves you spending

more time away from home.

But...How do you feel

about leading the team

Moving forward?

-Leading the team?

-And a pay bump,

To sweeten the deal.

(laughs)

But what about bob?

Bob let us down today, nick.

He needs a change of scenery.

And a new department, frankly.

And we need somebody

that we can trust

To get this app launched.

You think you can handle it?

(sighs)

Yeah.

Yeah, I can handle that.

Good.

(nick)

I...

I don't know what to say.

You've been devoted

to this company

For a long time, nick.

You deserve this.

Don't think I haven't noticed.

Thank you.

It's nice to be noticed.

Once we get this app launched,

We'll see what we can do

about getting you

A more permanent

management position.

Just do me a favor, nick,

and get this nailed.

We don't want anyone

second-guessing you.

Hey, I'm your man.

I know you are.

Excuse me, could I get

another merlot, please?

And, uh, whatever this

handsome gentleman would like.

We're celebrating.

Water is fine for now.

Thank you.

-Good boy.

-Stop.

All right then, we should order

and get back to work

Before people

start talking about us.

-Hey there.

-Oh, hey, cassie.

-How are you?

-Good.

If you're looking for nick,

he should be in his office.

Yeah, just wanted to see if he

wanted to grab an early dinner.

Oh, well, if he doesn't

take you up on that offer,

I sure will.

(laughing)

-Knock-knock.

-Hey!

What are you doing here?

(jen)

I was in the neighborhood

And I just wanted to see if you

wanted to take me to dinner.

(nick)

hon, I was just about

to call you.

I actually have some news

to share.

(jen)

what's up?

-I got promoted.

-Oh my gosh, that's incredible!

Oh, honey!

(nick)

yeah,

and if the launch goes well,

I could be moving up

to a management position.

That's--that's amazing.

We--well, we definitely

have to celebrate now.

-Come on, let's go!

-Look, I wish I could

But...I really--

I gotta stay late tonight.

We're slammed with

this launch deadline

And there's a glitch

in the programming

That I'm in charge of fixing,

So it's all hands on deck.

And it's probably gonna be

a regular thing for a while.

Okay.

Well, I guess that makes sense.

(nick)

yeah, but it's only while

I'm heading up this project.

It's a couple weeks

at the most

And then I'll be able

to cut back, set my own hours,

And that could give you

more time to pursue

Whatever you want to.

I have ambitions too, nick.

I know. I know.

I'm just...

I'm sorry,

I'm just distracted

with work.

-It's crazy.

-It's okay.

We'll have plenty of time.

Oh, and that event that we were

maybe gonna go to tomorrow,

We really have to go now.

Okay. I'll see if my mom

can watch juju.

-Yeah?

-Mm-hm.

(nick)

you're the best, babe.

-I don't deserve you.

-Yeah.

Well, text me on your way home?

-I will.

-Okay.

-I love you.

-I love you too.

(lisa)

um, why don't you give that

to bob, please?

Thank you.

-I don't know, it's, um...

-Yeah.

(lisa)

I think we need to look

at those...

(nick)

thanks for doing this, hon.

I know it's not how you wanted

to spend our Saturday.

(jen)

well, you're

the team leader now.

This is really important.

I'm so proud of you.

(cass)

where have you guys been?

It has been so boring here.

(laughter)

-Hi, cassie.

-Hi.

(lisa)

oh, there's nick. Nick!

-Hi.

-Nick!

Come on over.

-You've been spotted.

-Oh boy.

Schmooze mode.

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

-Rescue me later?

-I will.

(lisa)

nick, our wonderful

new project manager.

(nick)

hey, this is my wife, jennifer.

Jennifer,

this is my boss, lisa.

-Hi.

-I have something for you.

Well, for your daughter, really.

For loaning us her daddy

on all those long weeknights.

I was walking out of the mall

And I just thought

it was so precious,

I couldn't resist.

-Aww.

-Knew she'd love it.

-Wow. Thanks, lisa.

-That's very kind of you.

-Thank you.

-This is the man

That turned my phone

into a disco ball.

He's a genius.

Anyway, nick,

so I'm happy you're here.

I wanted to discuss the future

of the company with you.

(bob)

is this seat taken?

(jen)

I guess not.

(bob)

so you're married

to the, uh, golden boy, huh?

Hm.

(jen)

I guess so.

(bob)

you know, lisa's really

taken a liking to him.

A lot of late nights

in his future.

Phew. Hm.

(jen)

well, it's the countdown

for the launch, so.

(bob)

hm.

Yeah, for the good

of the company.

Obviously.

(jen)

what's that supposed to mean?

(bob)

nice meeting you.

Enjoy the party.

(lisa)

I'm just so happy

that you're here.

-I really am.

-Yeah, me too.

(laughing)

-Right. Oh.

-Oh, hey, hon.

Hey, I think

it's getting kinda late,

We should probably head out.

(nick)

uh, yeah, I guess

we could do that.

(jen)

yeah, it was nice

to meet all of you.

(nick)

the thing is, I should

probably stick around.

I mean, this is my team now.

(jen)

okay, yeah.

Um, well, I'll see you at home.

(nick)

yeah, I'll just order a car.

Okay. Okay, it was nice

to meet you.

(nick)

night, hon.

-That worked out.

-Yeah, so wait,

What were you talking about?

(lisa)

anyway, as we were saying,

We're just really happy

to, um...

(sighs)

(jen)

finally!

-I was starting to get worried.

-Sorry, babe.

-You're practicing again.

-Yeah, just...

Trying to get back

into a routine.

-Nice.

-How was the party?

(nick)

so much schmoozing.

-Oh yeah?

-Yeah.

(jen sighs)

Seems like lisa

really likes you.

What?

I'm telling you,

she's into you.

-Stop!

-Nick, I know women.

That woman likes you.

Well...Even if she is

a little into me,

I'm not interested.

Hey, I'm only interested

in one hot yoga teacher.

(she laughs)

(jen)

I'm not a teacher anymore.

(she sighs)

(scoffs, laughs)

Brute force.

(callie)

I'm sorry, ms. Wolf.

This is a lovely home

And you're more than able

to provide for a child

But your work-life balance

just isn't conducive

To single parenthood.

And this juvenile assault charge

is a large hurdle to--

(lisa)

the girl that did that

was a teenager, okay?

From a broken, abusive home.

That's not who I am now.

My father drank himself

to death

And left us alone.

I wanna adopt a child

So that I can save them from

having to ever go through this.

Nobody understands better

than me.

(callie)

I sympathize with you,

ms. Wolf, really.

But the state generally

doesn't approve people

Under these circumstances.

I'll do my best.

But I don't want you

to get your hopes up.

(lisa)

file it.

(callie)

all right, then.

Yes?

They had one of those muffins

you like in the kitchen today.

Thought you might like one.

Oh.

Thanks, bob.

That's thoughtful.

You're welcome.

Anything else?

Now, about this whole

restructuring thing--

I already decided.

I'm not changing my mind.

I just want to see

the project finish out.

I'm happy to transfer

after but you--

Okay. We'll talk about it later.

-Tonight?

-No, bob. Not tonight.

(he sighs)

(she sighs)

(drawers clattering)

(she sighs)

(scoffs)

You nerd.

Oh, thank you.

All right, well,

I'll see you tomorrow, boss man.

Oh, I'd appreciate it

if you'd call me mr. Boss man.

Of course.

(laughing)

-Bye.

(lisa)

you know, you don't

have to do it all.

When you have a team under you,

You're supposed to delegate.

(nick)

I know, I just...

I really want the launch

to be perfect.

And it will be

with you in charge.

Well, I appreciate that

vote of confidence.

Did you want an update?

We're working on

a solution right now--

(lisa)

no, that's not necessary.

I just, um...

I just wanted to let you know

how impressive your work is.

I can't wait to see

what you do in this new role.

Impressive?

That's, uh...High praise.

Well, um, you are.

(nick sighs)

You know,

it's gettin' kinda late,

I should probably get home.

Yeah.

Right.

I guess.

If that's

what you really need to do.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Whoa. Whoa.

-What?

-I have a wife.

Your wife doesn't have to know.

Okay, that's not what I meant.

Come on, nick.

You can't pretend with me.

Look,

I'm really flattered, lisa,

But I can't.

(she laughs)

Look, I have to go.

(lisa)

see you tomorrow, then.

(snorts)

Hello, baby.

(jen)

so, should I expect you home

for dinner

Or are you gonna be late again?

I'm gonna be home late

a lot going forward, babe.

I told you this.

Look, I'm sorry, I'm just...

I'm under a lot of pressure

right now.

It's just a short-term thing.

What?

-Hi, lisa.

-Hey there.

I, um...Have a doctor's

appointment this morning

That I had to squeeze in.

Would you mind taking the lead

on that strategy session

That we've got?

Yeah, of course.

(lisa)

great.

Thanks.

Lisa again, huh?

Jen, she's my boss.

-I know.

-Look,

I know that this isn't

great for our family life,

But I'll make it up

to you two girls soon.

I swear.

(jen)

well, we'll be here waiting.

(sighs)

(chuckles)

(jen)

come on, juju.

Come on, juju,

we're gonna be late.

(jen)

here we go.

(indistinct chatter)

Yeah?

Are you gonna color?

-Yep.

-Yeah? Okay.

Well, have so much fun, honey.

-Love you!

-Love you, too!

Muah!

-Bye!

-Bye, honey.

Hi, guys, what are you doing?

Good to see you.

You guys have a great day.

-Bye.

-Thank you.

-Here you go.

-Have a nice day.

-Thanks.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Lisa?

-Jennifer sherman.

-Oh!

-Nick's wife.

-Right, right.

-How are you?

-I'm good.

He really thinks a lot of you,

by the way.

All that you do

for your daughter.

Oh, I didn't know

he talked about me.

What a sweetheart.

(lisa)

I will say,

Nick is really enjoying

the grind.

He's a really dedicated guy.

Well, that's nick.

(lisa)

I think it's admirable,

You sacrificing

your career to raise your child.

It's what we women do,

isn't it?

Always sacrificing.

Well, yeah,

we gotta sacrifice sometimes.

But I would imagine

with nick's new promotion

You could afford a nanny

So that you could

go back to work,

Just to give yourself

a sense of purpose

Outside the four walls.

Well, you probably

have errands to do.

(jen)

yeah, yeah.

Maybe I'll look

into getting some help

So I can find

my purpose again.

(lisa)

oh, I didn't mean anything

by that.

I'm so sorry

if I offended you.

(jen)

no, no, not at all.

(lisa)

have a good day.

(scoffs)

(sighs)

Hello?

Jen?

Julianna?

Hello?

Julianna?

Jen?

Hey.

Where have you been?

I've been calling you.

Oh, yeah,

my phone was on silent.

Okay.

You all right?

Where were you?

(jen)

you've been so busy I didn't

expect you home so soon.

I was at yoga class.

I'm gonna renew

my teacher's certification.

Gotta keep

the competition away.

(nick)

what competition?

Where's juju at?

(jen)

at my mom's.

Can you pick her up for me?

I really need a shower.

(sighs)

"miss you"?

Oh, hey, babe.

What's up?

Nothin'.

Are you sure?

You look a little weirded out

or something.

Yeah, I'm gonna go pick up juju.

Okay.

(nick)

hello?

I know this is

really last minute,

But I need you to come in

to work tomorrow.

(nick)

on Saturday?

We keep getting pressure

from the investors

On the app's release date.

We can't keep pushing them back.

I promise not to keep you

the entire day,

But I really need you, nick.

(nick)

I'll be there.

I knew I could count on you.

What's wrong?

(nick)

I don't know.

(jen)

is there something out there?

(nick)

nah.

I think the lights

are malfunctioning.

I'm gonna go check

something out.

(jen)

what's wrong?

(nick)

the motion sensors

are on a timer,

But they just got shut off

instantaneously.

(jen)

I thought you said

you disconnected them.

(nick)

no, I thought I did too.

Huh.

That was weird.

(jen)

I think you should leave that

at work from now on.

(nick)

yeah.

Yeah.

(jen)

nick?

(nick)

nothing, it's probably just

a bug or something.

Come on, let's go to sleep.

(jen)

do you really have to go

into work today?

(nick)

yeah, I'm on a deadline

And under a lot of pressure

to get it done.

So we can expect

to not see you

On weekends

as well as nights?

(nick)

you think that

this is fun for me?

(jen)

well, it makes you really

unhappy, obviously, so, no.

(nick)

it's just a couple hours

and then I'll be back.

(jen)

well, we might not be here

when you get home.

-Where are you gonna be?

-Wherever I want.

We all need hobbies, nick,

and I can't just wait

For you to come home

every night.

That's really pretty, baby.

(juju)

thank you.

(sighs)

Knock-knock.

Hey.

Are you all right?

You seem a little off

this morning.

Me? Yeah.

Just a little distracted

is all.

I know I've been asking

a lot of you lately.

I shouldn't have

called you in today.

Nah, that's not it.

(lisa)

what's wrong?

(scoffs)

I don't even know

how to talk about it.

(lisa)

nick, you're more than

just a colleague to me.

You're a friend.

You can talk to me.

I saw a text message

on jennifer's phone.

And I just--I--

I don't know what to think.

I mean, I always thought

that we had

This perfectly solid

relationship.

And I trust her so much, but...

(lisa)

you can't trust anyone.

I hope that she appreciates you.

You're a good man.

And a good father.

I need to go grab

a cup of coffee.

Come on, lisa.

(lisa)

you know you want this.

(whimpers)

What is he doing?

Ah, hey.

(jen)

hey yourself.

What's up?

Uh, nothin'.

I'm fine.

Is that why you're talking

to yourself in the mirror?

(nick)

I was just, uh,

goin' over stuff from work.

Okay.

(nick)

I'm gonna go hop in the shower.

(slurps)

Bob.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

(bob)

don't.

You don't think I see

what's going on

With you

and your little wonder boy?

(lisa)

oh, is that what this is about?

You're jealous.

What do you think is happening?

(bob)

oh, think?

Lisa, I know you, right?

I'm not blind, I'm not stupid.

Don't insult me.

(lisa)

I don't know

what you're talking about.

(bob)

okay.

Look, when this ended,

I knew I wasn't gonna be

the only one, all right?

But do you have to do it

with a punk

That undercuts me at work?

How do you think

that makes me feel?

What, you don't think I see

how you look at him, hm?

(lisa)

baby, you're imagining things.

(bob)

don't "baby" me, lisa.

I saw him leaving

the office today.

I know that look.

(lisa)

look, I don't know

what you think you saw,

But, really...

(bob)

you know what, maybe

I oughta call corporate.

Yeah, and let them know

what you've got going on

With a subordinate.

And what if I told them

it wasn't the first time?

Hm?

(lisa)

well, I think

that would be very unwise.

(bob)

well, I have

every encrypted message

We've ever sent to each other.

Maybe I should share that

with hr.

I could probably get

a pretty good severance package

Out of that.

What do you think about that?

(lisa)

baby, you're the only person

That I've ever

really cared about.

Do you know that?

(bob)

come on, didn't I give you

what you wanted?

(lisa)

no, you didn't.

You knew what I wanted

And you refused

to give it to me.

(bob)

lisa, I can't have another kid.

I told you that.

(lisa)

well, then I think

there's nothing left

For us to talk about, is there?

(bob)

you're delusional,

you know that?

You'd be a horrible mother.

You would ruin the life

of any child

That lived under your roof.

Look, I'm sorry.

I really am.

(screams)

(seethes)

(grunting)

(pants)

(grunting)

(sighs)

(jen)

the hell?

(sighs)

Hello?

Hey, cass.

Cass, cass, calm down.

What's going on?

Hey, something really weird

is going on with my phone.

Wait, what?

Oh my god.

Are you okay?

B was.

I mean, not only was

he a boss and a colleague,

But he was a wonderful person.

He's caring, trustworthy.

I went to him with problems

on numerous occasions,

As I'm sure you did.

I spoke to his ex-wife

this morning.

She and the kids

are obviously distraught,

But they are still

holding out for the hope

That he might be okay.

And maybe the message

that we all received last night

Was some sort of cry for help.

I don't know.

But I think that we all need

to keep that hope up.

The police may be circling by,

So just take a minute

and reflect

On any interactions

you may have had with him,

Anything that could be helpful

for them.

We'll do a half day today,

Unless you want to leave early,

anybody,

Or just take the day off.

Nobody's gonna judge you.

Completely understand, so...

But just make sure

you let your supervisors know

That you're leaving early.

Okay, all right.

Thank you.

Are you watching paint dry?

Hm?

Uh...

(sighs)

It's just shocking,

you know?

About bob?

Well, I...

Yeah.

(sighs)

No, I know.

It's...Tragic.

But we need to move on.

(nick)

excuse me?

(lisa)

bob was no friend to you, nick.

We shouldn't waste any more time

mourning a guy like that.

(nick)

I mean, he wasn't

a friendly guy,

But he didn't deserve to...

-Right.

-You know?

(lisa)

right.

Nervous?

What are you talking about?

Are you afraid

somebody's gonna come in?

Ha-ha, lisa.

Come to my place tonight.

I gotta go home.

To my family.

Right...

Right.

And you think that I buy that?

-Ugh, god.

-Hey, hey, hey.

Don't do that.

(lisa)

you need to get your head

straight, nick.

I'll see you

at my place tonight.

No, lisa.

(laughs)

(grunts)

(sighs)

Cassie, could you please

send nick to my office?

(muttering)

Doesn't make any sense.

Hey, burning

that midnight oil again?

No, no, I'm gonna go home

at a decent hour tonight.

Good, you should do that

more often.

Yeah, you're tellin' me.

Ah, well, I'm off.

Oh, yeah, lisa called down.

She wants you

to stop by her office

Before you leave.

Okay.

Thanks, cass.

(sighs)

Come in.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, please.

Nick, come in.

Have a seat.

(sighs)

To us.

(nick)

look, I shouldn't.

To us.

Look, I know that

it's been a rough day.

Everything going on with bob.

But I see big things

for us, nick.

I need to go home.

To what, your cheating wife?

(stammers)

Look, I don't know for a fact

that she even did anything.

Oh, right.

Right, because

a strange man's watch

Just magically appeared

in your driveway.

Did...

I didn't tell you

about the watch.

Yes, you did.

(nick)

no.

(lisa)

you've just been

really stressed right now,

You're not remembering

correctly.

(nick)

no, I didn't.

(lisa)

okay, don't look at me

like that, baby.

What are you doing?

Oh my god.

Don't!

Don't touch me.

(lisa)

you're really worrying me, nick.

How could you do this to me?

Do--do what?

It's not that big of a deal.

Nobody has to know.

(nick)

not a big deal?

You hacked into my wife's phone.

You made me think

that she was cheating on me.

(lisa)

I was freeing you.

That was you at my house

the other night.

You hacked

into the motion sensors.

Did you plant the watch too?

(she sighs)

Baby...

Just...

Think about...

What we could have together.

I mean, wouldn't it be

so much better?

You and me and little julianna.

We could be a power couple,

And I would be

such a better mother than her.

You. You made me.

I made you?

Mm-hmm.

You made your own choices,

nick, okay?

Nobody put a gun to your head.

You wanted this

just as much as I did.

I can't believe I...

How could I do this?

What have I done?

You can't deny what we have.

-You felt it...Too!

-No!

(screams)

(scratches)

(panting)

(nick)

you're out of control.

Look, I'm sorry,

but this ends now.

(sighs)

(groans)

(screaming)

(ice clattering)

(panting)

(exhales)

-Rough day, huh?

-Huh?

(jen)

you look like you've been

through the ringer.

Yeah, it's, uh...

It's all hands on deck

at the office right now.

Hmm.

-How are you?

-I'm good!

(she groans)

Is that booze?

Yeah, we, uh...

We had a going-away party

For one of the guys

in accounting.

-I only had a sip.

-That's nice.

Yeah, but all I wanted to do

was come home to you.

Is julianna home?

She's on a play date.

Can we talk?

Yeah.

You know that I love you, right?

(laughs)

I love you too.

What's up?

(phone-recording dialogue)

you know that I love you, right?

What do you think

about me changing jobs?

-Seriously?

-Yeah, like,

What if I found something new,

Something with less hours,

or even a remote position

So that I could be at home

with you all the time?

I mean,

that would be great, honey.

I thought you were

really excited

About your new position though.

I was.

Well, we do miss you a lot

'round here.

Yeah.

Was it not what you thought

it would be?

Not exactly.

And I just...

I want to spend more time

with you two, you know?

No, no, no, no!

(jen)

well, that sounds great, honey.

But whatever you decide,

I'm with you.

We might get squeezed a little.

That doesn't matter.

I just want you to be happy.

No!

(grunts)

(jen)

really.

(sighs)

(deep breath)

Well, you said that your phone

Was acting a little weird

the other day.

(jen)

oh, yeah, it's been

freaking out a little.

(nick)

have you noticed

any settings changes

Or icons missing?

Now that you mention it, yeah.

And the camera function

on my phone

Keeps opening on its own.

Right.

I think that the conexofi app

Might have given our devices

a virus.

-Really?

-Possibly.

I think we should just keep

our phones off

Until I can make sure

that they're secure.

Secure from what?

(sighs)

The app has a back door

That I haven't fixed yet,

And it could give someone access

to our devices.

Well, there's nothing

interesting on my phone.

Like if our cameras

are compromised,

Somebody could be watching us.

Who would want to watch us?

For my sake, can we just...

Can we just keep them off

until I can reboot them, please?

Okay.

And, uh, your laptop too.

No, I need that

for my yoga certification!

Plus, you never installed

the app on it.

Yeah, but it's connected

to the internet.

You're not the only one

who needs to work, nick.

(sighs)

Done.

(nick)

thanks, babe.

(sobbing)

(panting)

(groans, breathing heavily)

(groans, sniffles)

(panting)

(sighs)

(exhales)

(sighs)

(exhales)

What are you lookin' at?

What the...

(sighs)

What happened to you

this morning?

I thought you'd want

to sleep in a little bit.

(nick)

I couldn't sleep,

So I took a look

at your phone.

(jen)

how is my phone?

I'd like to use it today.

(nick)

yeah, well,

for the moment, you can.

Just don't turn

the bluetooth on, okay?

(she laughs)

Are you kidding?

(nick)

hey, this is important.

I swear, I'm gonna get

this glitch fixed today,

And if not,

then we'll get you a new phone.

Immediately.

(jen)

okay.

Nicholas sherman?

Yeah?

Detective ruiz.

I need to ask you

some questions.

About what?

We need to hear

your version of events

Regarding your encounter

with lisa wolf yesterday.

Our encounter?

She's accusing you

of sexual assault.

No.

That's not what happened.

What did she tell you?

That you two had an altercation

in her office.

Tell me, mr. Sherman,

do you happen to have

A large scratch on your chest?

Why don't we go clear this up?

You can come with me.

(sighs)

I don't know why I'm here.

I didn't do anything wrong.

I'm gonna need you

to unbutton your shirt, please.

-My shirt?

-I need to document

The laceration on your chest.

(scoffs)

(sighs)

Hold your shirt open, please.

Thank you.

I don't know how many different

ways you want me to say this,

But it was consensual.

Well, the thing

about consent is,

It can be withdrawn,

mr. Sherman, at any point.

(nick)

look, I have common sense.

I understand what consent is.

I'm the one that withdrew it.

She attacked me.

-Mm-hmm.

-I mean, I...

I have evidence that

she's been spying on my family.

She has been using

the technology--

I'm sure you do.

We'll get to all that soon.

I mean, she planned

all of this out

After I ended it with her.

How long was this affair

going on?

It wasn't an affair.

It was one time,

And she tricked me

into doing it.

(chuckles)

Look, okay, I know

how that sounds, right?

I regretted it immediately.

So you engaged in

sexual activity with her once.

What happened yesterday?

(exhales)

She called me into her office,

And she had champagne,

So I could tell that

she wanted to start it up again,

And I wasn't interested,

And then she grabbed me.

And I--I pulled away,

And that's when she grabbed

my shirt,

And then she kissed me,

but I didn't kiss her back.

I pulled away, and that's

when she scratched me, and...

And then I walked out,

and that was it.

(ruiz)

so how do you explain

the injuries then?

Her cut hand and torn blouse?

She claims that you came on

to her in the office,

And when she said no,

you attacked her.

I don't know how many times...

I need to say this.

She attacked me.

What was your relationship like

with...Bob barry?

Bob, what about him?

He disappeared

from your workplace last week,

And his family doesn't believe

he died by suicide.

He might've been divorced,

but he was a devoted father,

And yet there's no trace

of him anywhere.

(exhales)

There was a note.

Ms. Wolf claims there was

a rather acrimonious dynamic

Between the two of you,

Especially after

you took his job.

That's not how that happened.

(ruiz)

she claims

you might know something

About what happened to him.

(nick)

you gotta be freakin' kidding me

right now.

This is a serious place,

mr. Sherman.

We don't kid.

He committed suicide.

That's the story.

Do me a favor.

Let's start at the beginning.

(cass)

she hacked jen's phone?

(nick)

to watch us.

(cass)

okay, then we'll show everybody.

The prototype tablets keep a log

of everything we do on them.

We could show the police

what she's been doing.

(nick)

yeah, but I can't go

back in there.

(cass)

no, but I can when she leaves.

I can't ask you

to do that, cass.

I'm not gonna let anyone else

get in trouble because of me.

(cass)

this is our technology, nick,

And she's misusing it.

(nick)

I still messed up, cass.

-Everyone makes mistakes.

-Not jennifer.

She didn't,

and I didn't trust her,

And I cheated on her.

(cass)

lisa manipulated you, nick.

Well, didn't I let her, though?

(cass)

we can fix this.

(deep breath)

-I should get in there.

-Nick,

We're gonna get

your name cleared.

Thank you for picking me up.

I don't know what to say.

(sniffles)

So this is why

You're never home with us?

No, no, babe, it was one time,

And it was a huge mistake.

-Honestly, I'd never--

-honestly?

So you're being honest now?

(nick)

I wish that it never happened.

How could you do this to us?

To me?

(sighs)

And that's why you had

to fix my phone,

Because it was her

who hacked into it.

She was spying on us.

She made me think

that you were having an--

(jen)

made you?

She didn't make you do anything,

nick.

(groans, sniffles)

You're unbelievable.

(nick)

I'm sorry.

I never meant to hurt you,

I promise.

Well, you did.

Julianna, we're gonna go stay

at aunt morgan's tonight.

-Really?!

-No, no, you can't go.

You could be in danger,

I don't know what--

If we're in danger,

it's because you put us there.

If you get lonely,

just give her a call.

That's right, you can't.

(sniffling)

-Jen.

-Careful, juju.

(nick)

jen, please, I'm begging you

Right now, don't go.

(heavy breathing)

(jen)

hop in and buckle up, baby.

Wait, where's my bear?

(jen)

we're not bringing it.

Is daddy coming?

(jen)

no, baby, come on.

Okay, honey.

I'm gonna get your seatbelt

for you, all right?

(sighs)

(lisa)

hello, handsome.

What are you doin' here?

(lisa)

I wanted to make sure

you were okay.

Are you out of your mind?

(lisa)

did you learn your lesson, nick?

(nick)

my lesson? I spent all morning

in a police station.

Well, I'm sorry

I had to be harsh with you,

But you weren't being

a very good boy.

I can make all the charges

go away, you know.

You just need to do

what I need you to do.

The charges?

You ruined my family.

(lisa)

I was just trying to give you

a better life.

You've outgrown jennifer.

I'm calling the police.

No, you're not.

-Yeah?

-You wouldn't want

Some of bob's

personal possessions

To end up in your office,

would you, nick?

Have the detectives

suddenly find them?

What are you talkin'--

You killed him?

(lisa)

you know, I hate having to use

tough love on my men,

But you give me no choice.

(sighs)

I don't want to talk

about any ugliness right now.

Julianna needs us

to be a family.

Let's just give her

a stable and loving home.

What do you want with julianna?

(sighs)

(groaning)

I'm going to be the mommy

she deserves to have.

I know you're confused, baby,

But once we get her

out of the picture,

You'll realize that this is

the way it was meant to be.

(sighs)

You're awake.

(breathing heavily)

I made you some coffee.

Are you thirsty?

(sighs)

I'll just put it right here.

Just let me go, lisa.

I swear I won't tell anyone.

I can't do that, baby.

Not while you're still

struggling with reality.

I know that you're feeling torn

and you can't decide.

There's nothing to decide, lisa.

(laughs)

Yes, there is, silly.

It's that you love me,

And that all you want is for us

to raise julianna together.

So, I've made it easy for you.

What do you mean?

You'll see.

(panting)

(grunting)

Ah, what a good girl.

She turned her phone back on

so I can see where she is now.

Lisa, wait.

Please, don't do this.

I'll be back.

(groaning)

It'll be okay.

Damn it!

(panting)

Come on!

Come on--no, no.

Oh, come on!

Not now.

(sighs)

It's really not that bad,

So maybe we should just exchange

numbers and informa--

(gasps)

(cass)

nick?

Hello, I found the tablet,

but, uh...

(nick)

cassie, thank god.

(cass)

oh my god!

(panting)

-She's gonna hurt her.

-Lisa?

(nick)

she knows where she is

and she's gonna hurt jennifer.

(cass)

where'd they go?

-Where are they?

-Okay, it's still connected

To her phone.

Rayborn state park.

Come on, let's go.

(groans)

(feeble groan)

(lisa)

that's a disgusting sound.

(panting)

(groans)

It's pointless to struggle.

We're almost at our destination.

(groaning)

(exhales)

Come on!

(jen groans)

Hey!

That way.

(groans)

You know, we didn't have

to end up like this, okay?

I mean, you seem like

you're nice enough.

Why are you looking

at me like that?

It's not my fault,

this is nick's fault!

He's confused.

(jen)

he's not the one kidnapping me.

(lisa)

well, I know, but still...

(scoffs)

This just all could've been

so much easier.

But it'll be over soon.

Still, I don't think

that you understand

That the problem is

he can't make up his mind, okay?

We have to do it for him.

We have to give him

the beautiful family

That he deserves,

That I deserve.

(panting)

You wouldn't want to get in

the way of that, now, would you?

Hmm, no, I didn't think so.

(jen groans)

Walk.

(cass)

the police are on their way.

(exhales)

To the right!

Over here!

(panting)

(lisa)

okay, baby,

you hold really still,

This isn't gonna hurt.

(nick)

lisa!

(jen gasps)

(lisa screams)

-Get my wrists!

-Are you okay?

(panting)

No!

(groans)

(lisa)

are you okay? Are you okay?

Look what you made me do!

(grunting)

Stop fighting!

(grunting)

(cass grunts)

(nick groans)

(lisa)

baby, baby, are you okay?

(groaning)

(panting)

(nick)

I'm so sorry.

(panting)

-Are you okay?

-Yeah, yeah.

Ms. Wolf, this is callie

With northern county

family services.

I wanted to deliver

this news in person,

But you're not home,

so here it is.

Congratulations,

your appeal went through.

I have to tell you,

this almost never happens.

We have several

potential children

That I think would make

a great match for you,

But we should talk through

your options before we proceed.

Please give me a call back

as soon as you get this.

I hope you're having

a wonderful night.

You'll make a good mom.

My Nightmare Office Affair (2022) - full transcript