90210 (2008–2013): Season 4, Episode 16 - No Good Deed - full transcript
In an effort to put her inheritance to good use, Annie volunteers to organize a big charity fundraiser.
Previously on 90210...
VANESSA: I'm sorry
for the way that we first met.
Hitting me with a car
was starting with a bang.
You trust me now?
Absolutely.
What I was selling tonight
wasn't the Offshore,
it was you.
I'm glad everything is
resolved with your family,
and I will always
care about you.
But I can't just go back
to the way things were.
I am trying to get
back to a normal life.
And I've been getting
my inheritance checks,
so money's not a problem now.
Good.
Nick called,
and he spoke to Sonia Reese
about me, as in
the Sonia Reese Gallery
downtown.
You hauled your entire
portfolio down here.
It's your best work, right?
Might as well look at it.
- Oh!
- Is everything okay here?
(Retches)
You're fired, Naomi.
Mitchell sobered up after a bit,
and we actually had a pretty good time.
He was very impressed with the
event and the event planner.
This is huge, Holly.
I... I mean, maybe I could start
my own business or something.
♪
NAOMI:
Now, since your new restaurant
is Cuban themed,
we'll start by covering
the entire floor with sand.
A beachy theme,
I like that.
We'll get some traditional
music going, and then, voil?.
You've transported your
guests back to Cuba
in the 1950's.
You know, before that crazy guy
messed everything up
for everyone.
Sounds great.
Just get me your budget
and a list of references.
Um, references?
Well, I don't have
references per se,
but I have thrown hundreds
of parties.
- For...
- Myself, mostly.
You can ask anyone... a Naomi
Clark party is not to be missed.
Naomi, I'm sorry,
but I wouldn't feel right
leaving it to someone
without professional experience.
I'm gonna have to pass.
LIAM:
So, Sheila,
while I really appreciate
everything that you've done
for me... you know, the watch
ads, the billboards...
I was, uh,
kind of thinking we could take
things to the next level.
Aw, Liam, I'm married.
And gay.
I meant the next
level of my career.
You know, things have been
going great, but, you know,
nothing lasts
forever, and, uh...
Well, I was kind of thinking
I could break into
television and film.
Right, um, well, Liam, you know,
the transition from model
to actor can be kind of tricky.
And, um, quite frankly,
not everyone is cut out for TV.
Oh, Liam is.
I mean, he's got star quality.
I'm sorry, and you are?
This is Vanessa.
She's my girlfriend.
I see.
Well, Liam, you know,
if you're serious,
we could start
by getting you
a national commercial.
And you could get
into some acting classes.
And, you know,
who knows, maybe in a year
or so...
A year?
Are... Are you kidding me?
That's just wasting time.
Liam's ready now.
Darling, if Liam goes out there
before he's ready
it would be career suicide.
Just let me do my job.
Which is what, cashing checks
while he busts his ass for you?
Sorry, I just call
it like I see it.
And how do you see it, Liam?
Well, I think Vanessa's
got some great ideas.
All right, you know what?
The girlfriend steps in,
I step out.
Good luck on your
next endeavor, Liam.
You're going to need it.
- Okay, wait, Sheila.
- You know what?
No, we are better
off without her.
We can do this on our own.
We're fine.
So, how many
fliers did you print
for this gallery opening?
Like a thousand of them.
Dude, I'm so excited.
You've turned into
this cool artist chick
- right in front of our eyes.
- Whoa!
Buddy!
Whoa!
Hey!
Rude!
(Sighing)
I'm so sorry.
Those guys, uh, they can get a
little out of control sometimes,
you know?
Yeah, no, it... it's all good.
Um, I dig
that design on your board.
I don't know if you're
into art at all,
but I'm having a gallery
opening; maybe you want to come?
Yeah, no, I'm into art.
Just, uh, not so much the crap
that rich people buy
to feel better about themselves.
Anyway, uh, sorry about
the dust-up, yeah?
Jerk.
Um, yo, I'm gonna go hand the
rest of these out at the Offshore,
but I'll catch
you guys in a bit.
I'm so jealous of Ivy.
She found something that she's
really passionate about.
Meanwhile, I haven't done a
single good thing with my life.
Come on, that is not true.
Silver,
I was basically a hooker.
I... I was too self-absorbed
to even notice
that Dixon had a drug problem.
And I almost got him framed
for arson and thrown in jail.
Yeah, all right, it's
been a rough year.
Uh, just stop
concentrating on the past.
Think about the future.
Mm-hmm. Does that wisdom apply
to you and Navid?
'Cause you know the truth about
Amal now, and you're single.
No, it's different.
It's complicated.
We got a lot of baggage.
Which is in the past.
You love Navid, right?
Yes.
Well, everybody knows that,
except for him.
You have to let him know
how you feel.
Maybe you're right.
Ha. Look at that.
I just did something good
with my life.
(Chuckles)
♪
(clears throat)
Hey, babe, um,
I'm glad you're here.
Tell me which beat
you like better.
This one?
Or... this one?
Dixon.
Hey!
Uh, you...
You look amazing.
But, uh, which-which
track do you like?
Dixon, this whole
seeing-each-other thing
and working-together
thing has been great,
but I'm sorry, when your
girlfriend walks into the room
wearing this,
you put down the headphones.
Okay? Come here.
Wait, can I save it first?
You can save it later.
Hey, guys, could I talk
to you for a sec?
Ah!
Oh.
Whoa, hey, sorry!
Whoa!
Uh, sh... should I come back?
(Clears throat)
It's fine.
Uh, we were just
discussing work.
Wait, talking about work,
uh, can you tell me
which track you like?
Are you serious?
Forget it.
Knock, knock.
Anybody home...?
No, come on in. I mean,
the more the merrier.
Apparently.
Okay, I don't really know
what's going on here.
Uh, can I talk to
you for a second?
I've got something
to tell you.
Me, too.
I'm actually glad you're here.
Uh, well, I'm actually glad
you're all here.
- I have an announcement to make.
- Oh, well, okay, shoot.
All right, uh,
I have decided to go
to Princeton University.
And I'm leaving
in a couple of days.
You're going
to Princeton University?
I'm going
to Princeton University.
Princeton?
Dude, that rocks.
Come here, man.
I knew that you applied,
but I didn't know you
actually got accepted.
I thought you deferred.
Oh, yeah, things have
been crazy with my family,
so I couldn't go, but the
university called last week
and they said they
had an opening.
Oh, I'm so happy for you.
Thanks.
Silver?
Yeah, no, sorry.
Um, it's... it's terrific.
It's terrific.
Thanks.
I figured I'd put
things off long enough.
It's time to start getting
my act together.
- You must be psyched, man.
- You have no idea.
You're going Ivy League,
man... had no idea!
You said you had
something to tell me?
Oh, yeah, um...
I've been getting your mail.
I wanted to know where to
send it, and now I know.
(laughs)
Okay,
I'm gonna go.
Congrats again.
I'm really happy for you.
Thanks.
(Beeping)
Hey.
Ooh, quick question.
Do I look drunk in this picture,
or like I'm throwing
a fabulous party
for a client?
Since your earrings are
made of potato chips,
I'm going to go with drunk.
What are you doing?
I'm trying to put together
a fake portfolio.
Apparently, you have
to get paid to throw a party
before you actually have
party planning experience.
Why are you so dressed up?
I just had the most
amazing meeting.
I've been trying to figure out
what to do with my life
since I have all
this money now, you know?
And then it hit me,
charity work!
So I started at the top...
The Hillingsbrook Foundation.
The Hillingsbrook Foundation.
Well, that's impressive.
How much did you write
the check for?
I want to do more
than just write a check!
This Preston Hillingsbrook guy,
I mean, he wasn't there,
but he is so inspiring.
He's really making a difference
in the world, you know?
So I volunteered to work at his
benefit to save Castillo Bay.
That's a lot of excitement
for a little charity work.
One of my jobs is to wrangle
celebrity guests for the event.
You remember the guy who puked
on you a couple weeks ago?
Mitchell Nash?
How could I forget?
Yeah, do you think he'd help?
Are you serious?
Okay, Mitchell Nash
is not exactly charity material.
He's an insane partier.
Oh, my God,
he's an insane partier.
He throws a lot of parties.
Holly gave me his number.
He can be my first client!
But I still need people
for my charity event.
Try Liam; he's a semi-celeb.
I got to run.
♪
Hey.
Hey, I just came by
to drop this off
to Liam before I take off.
So you're going.
Are you so excited?
Are you kidding me?
Princeton?
Ah, it's a great opportunity.
Hugely excited.
Okay, I know when you're
excited, and this is not it.
Come on, Navid, it's me.
Okay, look...
as great as, uh,
Princeton sounds,
I was kind of hoping Silver
would ask me to stay.
Or at least be sad to see me go,
but she isn't.
Ah, I'll get over
it eventually, right?
(Chuckles) I guess she'll be
the one that got away.
You're such a romantic.
I wish some of that
would rub off on Dixon.
What do you mean?
(Sighs)
I don't know.
I mean, ever since we
started working together,
it's like it's sucked the
passion from our relationship.
No, you two are great together.
You'll figure it out.
Well, maybe you and Silver
will figure it out, too.
I don't see that happening.
I'm out of here in two days.
I'll let you get back to work.
Yeah.
I hit up Rodeo Drive.
Got you a ton of stuff.
I mean, if you're going
to be a movie star,
you got to start
dressing like one.
Yeah, well, I hope
you kept the receipt,
because I've been calling
casting agents all morning
and I can't even get through.
The best I got was an invitation
to Annie's charity as
a celebrity guest.
Oh, a charity?
That's perfect.
It'll give you something
to talk about
when you're on Your Day L.A.
Wait a minute.
You booked me a talk show?
(laughs)
How did you swing that?
Okay, so one of the
producers comes in here
for our happy hour,
and I hit him up,
and he said yes, 'cause
there was a cancellation.
Oh.
(laughing):
Isn't that amazing?
Yeah, that's... that's fantastic.
(Sighs)
But you... you heard
what Sheila said.
Do you think I'm ready
for a talk show?
It's talking.
You're talking
to me right now.
Look, once Hollywood
sees how amazing you are,
they're gonna be
knocking down our door.
I believe in you.
You just have to
believe in yourself.
Mm.
ANNIE:
Thanks again
for donating a photo
to the silent auction.
Are you kidding me?
Annie, it's my pleasure.
Sonia already picked which
ones she wants to hang,
so you get your
pick of the rest.
Someone is gonna be so lucky
to get their own Ivy Sullivan
before you get crazy famous.
Shut up.
IVY: Oh, my God, who would
do something like this?
(Sighs)
Mitchell Nash,
what a surprise!
Just so we're on
the same page,
I remember very little
about last night.
Did we hook up?
Oh, God, no!
No. I'm Naomi Clark.
I escorted you down
the red carpet
at that event
a couple weeks ago?
Naomi...
Of course,
I remember you.
Did we hook up?
Believe me, if we hooked up,
you'd remember.
Sorry, love. I can't
hear you over the bubbles.
(Sighs)
Listen, I hear you
have a movie opening,
and it's so coincidental
because I actually decided
to start my own
event planning company.
Really?
Yes. You could be
my first client.
I will throw you
a movie premier bash
that will make
the Academy Awards look like
a knitting circle.
That actually
sounds fantastic.
Not a premier party...
I hate those things...
but I have
something a little more personal
in mind.
I'm not sleeping
with you, Mitchell.
I meant, what I need
is a birthday party...
for my daughter.
I wasn't aware
you had a daughter.
Neither was I.
But DNA tests confirmed it,
so, here we are.
Anyway,
she's turning 16, and I thought,
what better way to show her
what a great dad I am
than throwing her
the most amazing party
this town has ever seen?
Like a sweet-16 party?
Exactly.
I just want
to put a smile on her face.
I can't seem to make her happy.
You do that,
and I'll throw you more business
than a prostitute has
on New Year's Eve.
Well, I will make her
the happiest little princess
on the planet.
Excellent.
Oh, here's my
angel now.
Carla!
This is Naomi.
She's going to be throwing you
a sweet-16 party.
What's up, bitch?
(Sighs) We found a window in the
back where they broke in.
Obviously, the opening
will have to be canceled.
Unbelievable.
Whoever did this could
be an amazing artist,
but this is how they choose
to express themselves.
Such a shame.
Oh.
I'm so sorry
about your show.
Yeah, well, I guess this art
just isn't for everybody.
NAOMI: Um, how about
this for a theme?
Arabian Nights.
We'll rent an enormous tent,
you can ride in on
a giant white stallion.
Pass.
Um, okay.
Mardi Gras?
Psychedelic '60s?
Glam Rock '70s?
No, no, and hell, no.
That stuff is so not me.
Well, I am sorry.
I'm not throwing a
vampire-themed party,
because that is too overdone!
Look, I'm just trying
to get my business
off the ground.
Okay? Your dad said
you can have anything you want.
Will you just work with me
and tell me what that is?
I don't want a party.
What do you mean,
you don't want a party?
Everyone wants a party
when they're turning 16.
Look, I just moved here, okay?
I don't... know anyone.
Oh, my God.
Oh, honey, I totally get it.
You're afraid
no one's gonna show up.
No.
Carla, if you want
to make friends,
this is how you do it.
You throw a fantastic party,
everyone has a blast,
and by the end of the night,
you're all BFFs.
When I was your age, I was
doing this on a weekly basis.
Really?
Yes, really. It's how
you make a name for yourself.
Leave it all to me.
By the time
the party is over, my business
will be off the ground,
and you will be the most popular
girl at high school, guaranteed.
(Clears throat)
Hey, how you feeling?
Hey. Good, good, good.
Hey, I was thinking, uh,
maybe I should tell a joke,
or something... you
know, like, um...
Or maybe do my Brando
impression, huh, you know?
Oh, Vanessa, when you
came into my life...
Okay, you're gonna be fine.
All right? Just be yourself.
Not the self
that does impressions.
Okay, come on.
We got to go.
Well, uh, whoa,
what is this?
You're in the cooking
segment now.
Cooking?
No, no, no, no,
I don't cook. I don't cook.
I'm just supposed to talk.
Only thing I've ever cooked
is Thanksgiving dinner, which
I ordered from a restaurant.
Tell that story.
That's a funny story.
(Sighs)
MAN:
And five, four, three, two...
Okay, people,
you may recognize him
from his billboard
and print ads across the city.
Ladies and gentlemen...
Liam Court!
(Applause, theme music plays)
So nice to meet you, Liam.
(Whispers):
Okay. There we go.
Hi.
(giggles nervously)
Of course, we have to make sure
we have the right person.
Can you take your shirt off?
Are you serious?
No, I'm kidding!
(Both laugh)
So, today, we're making
Szechuan Crispy Fish.
And we start
with three whole rockfish.
Oh, um, hey,
speaking of fish,
I... I wanted to, um,
mention this charity event
that I'm attending
tomorrow night
to save Castillo Bay.
See, sometimes, if a
bay becomes polluted,
uh, there's a lot of dead
and diseased fish, and...
Not that these fish
are diseased,
but just seeing them made me...
think of... that.
Okay. Well...
we are going to cover
these very healthy
and fresh fish...
(sighs)... with this
scallion marinade,
and then top it off with this
tangy sweet and sour sauce.
- So, Liam, if you could just...
- Yeah, do I...?
(Screams)
(laughs)
What's for dessert?
And we'll be right back
after this commercial.
♪
Seriously?
Hey.
Dude, what the hell
is your problem?
Okay, you break into my gallery,
you spray-paint all
over everything.
I mean, who are you to mess
with other people's art?
Okay, nothing
in that gallery was art.
Right.
That was the point.
Mm-hmm, and that's up
to you to decide, right?
You're just a street punk
with a spray can, okay?
You wouldn't know what art was
if it smacked you in the face.
Really?
Guess I'm not just a
punk with a spray can.
I'm a punk with
several spray cans.
Okay.
Still, that doesn't
give you the right
to just go ahead and screw up
somebody else's art.
I'm trying to wake people up!
Art is supposed
to be alive, right?
It's supposed
to mean something.
The stuff in that gallery is...
is dead.
Okay, so,
put your own stuff up
at a gallery. Don't ruin mine.
You have no idea how much
that show meant to me, okay?
That could have been
my big break.
Hey, you know
what the difference is
between you and me?
What?
I'm not in this for the money.
I'm trying to make people think.
You on the other hand... you...
You're just selling
pretty pictures.
♪
(sighing)
Hey, baby.
Hey, hey. I, uh,
got you a present.
You did?
Mm-hmm.
(laughs)
Dixon!
It's not even
our anniversary or anything.
Yeah. Nobody can ever say that I
don't care about my baby, so...
Go ahead, open it.
Aw...
Oh.
Yeah. It's a... it's a
key to the front door.
You know, I was thinking
with Navid leaving, uh,
might need a new roommate.
Are you asking me
to move in with you?
Yeah. Yeah.
I don't know why I didn't think
about this before. I
mean, with all the time
wasted, me going to your house,
you coming to mine... I mean...
(sighs)
I mean, you being here...
it's so much more convenient.
Convenient?
Yeah.
Yeah, it makes perfect sense.
I mean, and we save a butt load
of money on rent, so...
Okay, what's wrong?
Nothing.
Is this the nothing where
it's actually nothing,
or the nothing where
we won't talk about it
till I'm trying to go to sleep?
- Oh, my God.
- (Key clinks) What?
I'm just trying to...
I don't know what I did wrong.
Okay, well, I shouldn't have
to tell you what you did wrong.
You should already know.
So, you don't want
to move in with me?
I don't know if I even want
to have a relationship with you.
(Sighs)
(music playing,
crowd chatter)
There's my birthday girl.
Oh, look at you... in high
heels and everything!
Are you having a good time?
Doesn't completely suck.
See, I told you
everything would be fine.
Come Monday morning,
everyone at your school
will know your name.
That's what I'm counting on.
Oh, for a girl who doesn't know
that many people,
you certainly had
a good turnout.
Yeah, threw up an open invite
to a rager
at Naomi Clark's house
on Facebook.
You... You did what?
Oh. They love Naomi Clark.
Ergo, they love me.
You can let
my dad know.
Mission accomplished.
His little girl
is quite happy.
Oh.
LIAM: I feel like
everybody's looking at me.
They're not.
And even if they were,
there's no such thing
as bad publicity, right?
Now start acting like
a celebrity guest
and shake some hands.
Look, Vanessa, I appreciate
how much you believe in me,
and how much you want me
to believe in myself.
But I can't just change
into something that I'm not.
Well, I'm not trying
to change you.
I just want everyone to
see how amazing you are.
Yeah, well, I don't feel
very amazing at the moment.
Maybe Sheila was right.
Maybe I'm just not
movie star material.
♪
Hey.
I thought Ade said this
was a going-away party.
Where is everyone?
Um, well, Naomi's,
uh, hosting a party,
and, uh, Annie, Liam and Ivy
are at a charity event.
So, until Ade and Dixon
show up, it's just us.
Okay, great.
So, Princeton.
Exciting.
Yeah.
You must be really
looking forward to it.
I am.
It's a huge, huge opportunity.
Yay, I'm really excited
and happy for you.
Yeah, you mentioned that.
It'll be weird
not having you in L.A.
Ah, there's no reason
for me to stay, right?
Yeah.
I guess.
Look who's here.
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry I'm late.
Where's Dixon?
He's not coming.
(Sobbing): I think we might
be breaking up.
(Phone beeps)
Oh, my God, this is so swank.
I know, right?
I think we're going
to raise a lot of money.
And the best part of it is, for
the first time in my life,
I feel like I'm
making a difference.
Are all those people
looking at my photo?
- I told you it was going to be a hit.
- Annie.
♪
They want $5,000
for this photo.
Can you believe it?
I'm sorry, $5,000?
Well, it is a beautiful photo.
I mean, still, what a rip-off.
Well, I mean,
it's for charity.
That's got to count
for something, right?
The food here
is disgusting.
At least the cancer people know
how to throw a decent party.
I'm sorry, I just thought we
were here to save the bay.
Do you want this or not?
Well, the frame matches
the towels in our bathroom.
Let's just buy something
and get out of here.
♪
(cheering)
(chanting):
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Oh! Oh! I... Out!
Out of the pool right now!
Where's Carla?
- Who?
- The birthday girl.
This tall, never smiles?
Oh, you mean the chick
that knows Naomi Clark?
She's gone.
What do you mean
gone? Dead?
(Doorbell rings) She went upstairs
with a football player or something.
This place has,
like, 20 bedrooms,
so good luck.
(Knocking)
Oh, good Lord.
(Knocking)
Oh, good Lord.
What part of not invited
do you not under...?
Surprise!
Mitchell.
I couldn't resist
dropping by to see
what you cooked up
for my little girl.
Where is she?
Carla?
Oh!
Wow.
Great party.
(Chuckles)
Oh, okay.
Where's Carla?
Uh, you know,
I just saw her a minute ago.
Um, why don't you wait here,
and I'll go track her down?
Can I get you something
to drink?
I knew this was an underage
party, so I brought my own.
Oh.
Okay.
Cheers!
Well, I'm gonna go
find the birthday girl.
You make yourself comfortable.
I mean, living
together is a huge deal.
I don't want to
move in with someone
just because it's convenient.
Ugh, I can't
believe he said that.
Guys are idiots.
I... I mean, he just
stood there looking at me
like I was the crazy one.
He hasn't even said
"I love you" yet.
Who moves in with someone
when that hasn't even happened?
Look, men aren't mind readers.
Most of the time, they're
thinking about food,
or they're thinking about sex.
You can't assume
that Dixon knows
what you're feeling.
You got to tell him.
Really? Like you're
talking to Navid?
No, that's different.
Princeton is a huge opportunity.
So you're just going
to let him walk away?
He wants you to ask him
to stay; he told me.
Ade, Navid has spent
the last two years
looking after his family,
running a studio and
dealing with his uncle.
He hasn't even followed
his dreams
because he's been taking care
of everyone else.
I'm not gonna hold
him back from this.
Okay, I don't want you getting
mad at me, or hating me again,
but Navid should be the one
to make that decision, not you.
I mean, I swear, I don't
even know how it happened.
It's like, one minute me and Ade
are talking, the next minute
she's more pissed at me
than I've ever seen her.
Dude, you can't ask a
girl to move in with you
just because it's convenient.
Women don't care about that.
They care about
romance and puppies.
Puppies?
All right, did you even
tell her that you loved her?
Uh... she knows
that I love her.
All right? Oh, see, that does
not work with women.
Okay, you have to tell
them how you're feeling.
Often.
Yeah, like how you're
doing with Silver?
- What do you mean?
- I mean, you're not going to leave
and not tell her how you
really feel, are you?
Oh, come on, man,
that's different.
She made it clear that
she wants to move on.
I mean, I dragged
her through hell.
It would be unfair to put
her on the spot like that.
No, if she has a change of heart,
it's up to her to say something.
So I should talk to Ade, but
you shouldn't talk to Silver.
Right.
That's messed up, man.
How is that messed up?
It just is.
Excuse me, Miss? Hi.
Um, I was looking for
Preston Hillingsbrook.
Yeah, uh, well he was supposed
to be here an hour ago.
Sorry.
Well, you work with
the charity, right?
Uh, do you think you could
answer a few questions for us?
Oh, that would be great.
Because this isn't just a party.
What we're doing here
is really important.
Okay, so, Miss...
Annie Wilson.
Wilson, okay, tell us
about your charity.
Thank you.
Yes, uh, well we are here
to raise money
to help clean up Castillo Bay.
It's one of the jewels
of our coastline,
and here at The Hillingsbrook
Foundation we think
it's very important to try
and take care of our planet.
You're spending more
money on this event
than most people make in a year.
Does that seem right?
I'm sorry?
And what do you
say to the fact
that Hillingsbrook Industries
has historically been
one of the biggest
polluters in the state?
Oh, well, I don't think
that could be true.
I mean, Preston Hillingsbrook
obviously cares
about the planet.
So, what do you say to reports
that Hillingsbrook Industries
is in violation of child
labor laws overseas?
Uh...
NAOMI:
Carla?
Carla!
CARLA:
Ocupado!
Oh, my God.
What are you doing?
I'm trying to have
a moment with Tony.
Justin.
You know what?
Her dad's here, and he was
a sniper in his last movie.
No, wh... what are you doing?
I am stopping you from having
sex with a complete stranger.
I'm new here.
Everybody's a complete stranger.
Look, I'm just trying to fit in
and make a name for myself.
Like you told me to do.
No, Carla, that's
not what I meant.
Okay, I'm 16.
How I make a name for myself
is really not your problem.
I should have stopped this
when you spiked the punch.
I'm pulling the plug.
What?!
Great, I'm gonna be
a laughingstock.
Okay, you know what,
you do this, I swear to God,
I will make sure that my
father ruins your career.
Don't bother. I'm doing a pretty
good job ruining it myself.
And put your shirt on.
♪
(music stops)
(grumbling) This party
is officially over!
Everybody out right now!
If you need a ride,
you can get one from the
Los Angeles Police Department,
as they will be here
in about two minutes.
(Grumbling continues)
You ruined my party.
Dad, she is the worst
party planner ever.
I want her fired,
and I want her life ruined.
I'll have to say, I was
having a good time.
What's the problem?
What's the problem?
The problem is...
I gave your daughter
some terrible advice.
A giant party isn't going
to make everything better.
What Carla needs in her life
is a responsible adult.
Someone who really
cares about her,
so she doesn't have to
act out to get attention.
Of all people, I should
know, I've been there.
Which is why I...
I can't stand by
and watch you do...
do the same things I did
and make the same mistakes.
Now, if you will
please excuse me,
I'm pretty sure I smell smoke.
♪
(groans)
Oh, my God, this has been
the worst night ever.
I will give you a million dollars
for a drink right now.
Between you and me,
free booze is the only reason
you should come to these things.
(Both chuckle)
I heard you got ambushed
by a reporter tonight.
Yeah.
I know the feeling.
I thought this was a chance
to do something
positive with my life,
and I got
totally grilled for it.
Maybe I should have
just listened to Naomi
and written a check.
Nobody else seems to cares
about making a difference.
And you know who's the
worst offender of all?
That Hillingsbrook guy.
I mean, what kind of person
doesn't show up
to their own
charity event?
I heard that guy's a real tool.
I wouldn't even call him a tool.
Maybe ass-wipe
or douche bag.
Actually, "tool" is a
perfectly good word.
Well, you can't control
the way people see you.
If you want to change the
world, go out and change it.
Don't let anyone
stand in your way.
You're right. You're right.
To hell with all those people,
and to hell
with Preston Hillingsbrook.
Oh, man.
Thanks.
Yeah, I give
cooking advice, too.
(laughs)
WOMAN:
Help! Somebody help me!
Oh, my God. Someone's
out in the water!
Help!
(Crowd chatter)
Liam?
Help! Help!
(Gasping) Help!
Somebody, help me...!
Help me!
(Gasping): Help!
(Gasping)
(onlookers murmuring,
applauding)
(cheering and whooping)
So, what were you thinking
when you jumped
into that freezing cold water?
I mean, it happened so fast,
I didn't really have time to think.
How do you feel
about people calling you a hero?
Call it what you want.
I just did what I had to do.
There you have it.
Liam Court, male model,
arriving hoping to save the bay,
but ended up saving
a life instead.
A tragedy averted
here at Castillo Bay.
(Applause)
Uh, still think
you're not made for TV?
'Cause I think you looked
pretty great up there.
Thanks. I guess
I was just, uh,
in the right place
at the right time.
Well, I just talked to a
couple of casting directors,
and they said you looked
pretty good up there, too.
In fact, I think one
of them used the word,
uh, "star material."
- No way.
- (Laughing): Yeah.
See? I knew you could do it.
You just needed to be yourself.
Let's get you home and out
of these wet clothes, okay?
- Yeah.
- Want to go grab the car?
Yeah.
Okay.
Nice job.
Hope the water wasn't too cold.
(Sighing)
Hey, Dixon.
I got your message.
What's so...?
DIXON:
So, look,
um, for the last few weeks,
I've been...
more focused on music
than what's
actually important,
which is me and you.
So, I, um,
want to do this right.
I want you to
move in with me.
Not because it's
convenient, or
'cause it will save us a butt
load of money... (laughing)
But 'cause I love you.
(Sighs)
What? Did I say something wrong?
No.
I love you, too.
(laughing)
♪
(buzzer sounds)
(door creaking)
Airport, please.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
Yo. You, uh, mind
if I borrow that?
Don't shoot me.
You're right. It's much better.
You, uh,
got any other advice for me?
That about covers it.
(Sighing)
If the DNA test didn't prove
it, this party certainly did.
She's a chip off
the old block.
I think this should
cover everything.
If you're paying for the party,
I didn't earn it,
and if you're paying
for the furniture,
this doesn't cover it.
I want you to keep it.
I'm not sure what happened
tonight, but Carla and I had a talk,
and, well, you've opened
up my eyes a bit.
It's time I stopped
writing checks
and started kicking ass.
Isn't that a line
from your sniper movie?
Yes, um, but it applies to
raising children, as well.
Um, I'm turning 29
again in a month.
I hope you can throw together
a suitable celebration.
It'd be my pleasure.
Come on, darling.
(Sighs)
(clears throat)
Mr. Hillingsbrook?
I am the person who
you left hanging out
to dry yesterday
when you blew off
your own charity.
Well, guess what?
I am starting my own charity,
and I've decided that
you're going to help.
You're wasting your time,
young lady.
No, I am not leaving
until you hear me out.
I'm not the person
you're looking for.
I'm the captain.
Seriously?
I was told that Preston
Hillingsbrook would be here.
Does that guy ever get
out of bed?
I think the last time we talked,
you told me
what a tool I was?
(laughs weakly)
(doorbell ringing)
(sighs)
Okay, okay, I'm coming!
(Sighs)
I swear to God, if you're here
for that stupid party,
you are 12 hours too late.
(aerosol hissing)
- Jen?
- Hello, darling.
Jacques and I thought you could
use a house-guest or two.
Get my bags, will you?
Okay.
VANESSA: I'm sorry
for the way that we first met.
Hitting me with a car
was starting with a bang.
You trust me now?
Absolutely.
What I was selling tonight
wasn't the Offshore,
it was you.
I'm glad everything is
resolved with your family,
and I will always
care about you.
But I can't just go back
to the way things were.
I am trying to get
back to a normal life.
And I've been getting
my inheritance checks,
so money's not a problem now.
Good.
Nick called,
and he spoke to Sonia Reese
about me, as in
the Sonia Reese Gallery
downtown.
You hauled your entire
portfolio down here.
It's your best work, right?
Might as well look at it.
- Oh!
- Is everything okay here?
(Retches)
You're fired, Naomi.
Mitchell sobered up after a bit,
and we actually had a pretty good time.
He was very impressed with the
event and the event planner.
This is huge, Holly.
I... I mean, maybe I could start
my own business or something.
♪
NAOMI:
Now, since your new restaurant
is Cuban themed,
we'll start by covering
the entire floor with sand.
A beachy theme,
I like that.
We'll get some traditional
music going, and then, voil?.
You've transported your
guests back to Cuba
in the 1950's.
You know, before that crazy guy
messed everything up
for everyone.
Sounds great.
Just get me your budget
and a list of references.
Um, references?
Well, I don't have
references per se,
but I have thrown hundreds
of parties.
- For...
- Myself, mostly.
You can ask anyone... a Naomi
Clark party is not to be missed.
Naomi, I'm sorry,
but I wouldn't feel right
leaving it to someone
without professional experience.
I'm gonna have to pass.
LIAM:
So, Sheila,
while I really appreciate
everything that you've done
for me... you know, the watch
ads, the billboards...
I was, uh,
kind of thinking we could take
things to the next level.
Aw, Liam, I'm married.
And gay.
I meant the next
level of my career.
You know, things have been
going great, but, you know,
nothing lasts
forever, and, uh...
Well, I was kind of thinking
I could break into
television and film.
Right, um, well, Liam, you know,
the transition from model
to actor can be kind of tricky.
And, um, quite frankly,
not everyone is cut out for TV.
Oh, Liam is.
I mean, he's got star quality.
I'm sorry, and you are?
This is Vanessa.
She's my girlfriend.
I see.
Well, Liam, you know,
if you're serious,
we could start
by getting you
a national commercial.
And you could get
into some acting classes.
And, you know,
who knows, maybe in a year
or so...
A year?
Are... Are you kidding me?
That's just wasting time.
Liam's ready now.
Darling, if Liam goes out there
before he's ready
it would be career suicide.
Just let me do my job.
Which is what, cashing checks
while he busts his ass for you?
Sorry, I just call
it like I see it.
And how do you see it, Liam?
Well, I think Vanessa's
got some great ideas.
All right, you know what?
The girlfriend steps in,
I step out.
Good luck on your
next endeavor, Liam.
You're going to need it.
- Okay, wait, Sheila.
- You know what?
No, we are better
off without her.
We can do this on our own.
We're fine.
So, how many
fliers did you print
for this gallery opening?
Like a thousand of them.
Dude, I'm so excited.
You've turned into
this cool artist chick
- right in front of our eyes.
- Whoa!
Buddy!
Whoa!
Hey!
Rude!
(Sighing)
I'm so sorry.
Those guys, uh, they can get a
little out of control sometimes,
you know?
Yeah, no, it... it's all good.
Um, I dig
that design on your board.
I don't know if you're
into art at all,
but I'm having a gallery
opening; maybe you want to come?
Yeah, no, I'm into art.
Just, uh, not so much the crap
that rich people buy
to feel better about themselves.
Anyway, uh, sorry about
the dust-up, yeah?
Jerk.
Um, yo, I'm gonna go hand the
rest of these out at the Offshore,
but I'll catch
you guys in a bit.
I'm so jealous of Ivy.
She found something that she's
really passionate about.
Meanwhile, I haven't done a
single good thing with my life.
Come on, that is not true.
Silver,
I was basically a hooker.
I... I was too self-absorbed
to even notice
that Dixon had a drug problem.
And I almost got him framed
for arson and thrown in jail.
Yeah, all right, it's
been a rough year.
Uh, just stop
concentrating on the past.
Think about the future.
Mm-hmm. Does that wisdom apply
to you and Navid?
'Cause you know the truth about
Amal now, and you're single.
No, it's different.
It's complicated.
We got a lot of baggage.
Which is in the past.
You love Navid, right?
Yes.
Well, everybody knows that,
except for him.
You have to let him know
how you feel.
Maybe you're right.
Ha. Look at that.
I just did something good
with my life.
(Chuckles)
♪
(clears throat)
Hey, babe, um,
I'm glad you're here.
Tell me which beat
you like better.
This one?
Or... this one?
Dixon.
Hey!
Uh, you...
You look amazing.
But, uh, which-which
track do you like?
Dixon, this whole
seeing-each-other thing
and working-together
thing has been great,
but I'm sorry, when your
girlfriend walks into the room
wearing this,
you put down the headphones.
Okay? Come here.
Wait, can I save it first?
You can save it later.
Hey, guys, could I talk
to you for a sec?
Ah!
Oh.
Whoa, hey, sorry!
Whoa!
Uh, sh... should I come back?
(Clears throat)
It's fine.
Uh, we were just
discussing work.
Wait, talking about work,
uh, can you tell me
which track you like?
Are you serious?
Forget it.
Knock, knock.
Anybody home...?
No, come on in. I mean,
the more the merrier.
Apparently.
Okay, I don't really know
what's going on here.
Uh, can I talk to
you for a second?
I've got something
to tell you.
Me, too.
I'm actually glad you're here.
Uh, well, I'm actually glad
you're all here.
- I have an announcement to make.
- Oh, well, okay, shoot.
All right, uh,
I have decided to go
to Princeton University.
And I'm leaving
in a couple of days.
You're going
to Princeton University?
I'm going
to Princeton University.
Princeton?
Dude, that rocks.
Come here, man.
I knew that you applied,
but I didn't know you
actually got accepted.
I thought you deferred.
Oh, yeah, things have
been crazy with my family,
so I couldn't go, but the
university called last week
and they said they
had an opening.
Oh, I'm so happy for you.
Thanks.
Silver?
Yeah, no, sorry.
Um, it's... it's terrific.
It's terrific.
Thanks.
I figured I'd put
things off long enough.
It's time to start getting
my act together.
- You must be psyched, man.
- You have no idea.
You're going Ivy League,
man... had no idea!
You said you had
something to tell me?
Oh, yeah, um...
I've been getting your mail.
I wanted to know where to
send it, and now I know.
(laughs)
Okay,
I'm gonna go.
Congrats again.
I'm really happy for you.
Thanks.
(Beeping)
Hey.
Ooh, quick question.
Do I look drunk in this picture,
or like I'm throwing
a fabulous party
for a client?
Since your earrings are
made of potato chips,
I'm going to go with drunk.
What are you doing?
I'm trying to put together
a fake portfolio.
Apparently, you have
to get paid to throw a party
before you actually have
party planning experience.
Why are you so dressed up?
I just had the most
amazing meeting.
I've been trying to figure out
what to do with my life
since I have all
this money now, you know?
And then it hit me,
charity work!
So I started at the top...
The Hillingsbrook Foundation.
The Hillingsbrook Foundation.
Well, that's impressive.
How much did you write
the check for?
I want to do more
than just write a check!
This Preston Hillingsbrook guy,
I mean, he wasn't there,
but he is so inspiring.
He's really making a difference
in the world, you know?
So I volunteered to work at his
benefit to save Castillo Bay.
That's a lot of excitement
for a little charity work.
One of my jobs is to wrangle
celebrity guests for the event.
You remember the guy who puked
on you a couple weeks ago?
Mitchell Nash?
How could I forget?
Yeah, do you think he'd help?
Are you serious?
Okay, Mitchell Nash
is not exactly charity material.
He's an insane partier.
Oh, my God,
he's an insane partier.
He throws a lot of parties.
Holly gave me his number.
He can be my first client!
But I still need people
for my charity event.
Try Liam; he's a semi-celeb.
I got to run.
♪
Hey.
Hey, I just came by
to drop this off
to Liam before I take off.
So you're going.
Are you so excited?
Are you kidding me?
Princeton?
Ah, it's a great opportunity.
Hugely excited.
Okay, I know when you're
excited, and this is not it.
Come on, Navid, it's me.
Okay, look...
as great as, uh,
Princeton sounds,
I was kind of hoping Silver
would ask me to stay.
Or at least be sad to see me go,
but she isn't.
Ah, I'll get over
it eventually, right?
(Chuckles) I guess she'll be
the one that got away.
You're such a romantic.
I wish some of that
would rub off on Dixon.
What do you mean?
(Sighs)
I don't know.
I mean, ever since we
started working together,
it's like it's sucked the
passion from our relationship.
No, you two are great together.
You'll figure it out.
Well, maybe you and Silver
will figure it out, too.
I don't see that happening.
I'm out of here in two days.
I'll let you get back to work.
Yeah.
I hit up Rodeo Drive.
Got you a ton of stuff.
I mean, if you're going
to be a movie star,
you got to start
dressing like one.
Yeah, well, I hope
you kept the receipt,
because I've been calling
casting agents all morning
and I can't even get through.
The best I got was an invitation
to Annie's charity as
a celebrity guest.
Oh, a charity?
That's perfect.
It'll give you something
to talk about
when you're on Your Day L.A.
Wait a minute.
You booked me a talk show?
(laughs)
How did you swing that?
Okay, so one of the
producers comes in here
for our happy hour,
and I hit him up,
and he said yes, 'cause
there was a cancellation.
Oh.
(laughing):
Isn't that amazing?
Yeah, that's... that's fantastic.
(Sighs)
But you... you heard
what Sheila said.
Do you think I'm ready
for a talk show?
It's talking.
You're talking
to me right now.
Look, once Hollywood
sees how amazing you are,
they're gonna be
knocking down our door.
I believe in you.
You just have to
believe in yourself.
Mm.
ANNIE:
Thanks again
for donating a photo
to the silent auction.
Are you kidding me?
Annie, it's my pleasure.
Sonia already picked which
ones she wants to hang,
so you get your
pick of the rest.
Someone is gonna be so lucky
to get their own Ivy Sullivan
before you get crazy famous.
Shut up.
IVY: Oh, my God, who would
do something like this?
(Sighs)
Mitchell Nash,
what a surprise!
Just so we're on
the same page,
I remember very little
about last night.
Did we hook up?
Oh, God, no!
No. I'm Naomi Clark.
I escorted you down
the red carpet
at that event
a couple weeks ago?
Naomi...
Of course,
I remember you.
Did we hook up?
Believe me, if we hooked up,
you'd remember.
Sorry, love. I can't
hear you over the bubbles.
(Sighs)
Listen, I hear you
have a movie opening,
and it's so coincidental
because I actually decided
to start my own
event planning company.
Really?
Yes. You could be
my first client.
I will throw you
a movie premier bash
that will make
the Academy Awards look like
a knitting circle.
That actually
sounds fantastic.
Not a premier party...
I hate those things...
but I have
something a little more personal
in mind.
I'm not sleeping
with you, Mitchell.
I meant, what I need
is a birthday party...
for my daughter.
I wasn't aware
you had a daughter.
Neither was I.
But DNA tests confirmed it,
so, here we are.
Anyway,
she's turning 16, and I thought,
what better way to show her
what a great dad I am
than throwing her
the most amazing party
this town has ever seen?
Like a sweet-16 party?
Exactly.
I just want
to put a smile on her face.
I can't seem to make her happy.
You do that,
and I'll throw you more business
than a prostitute has
on New Year's Eve.
Well, I will make her
the happiest little princess
on the planet.
Excellent.
Oh, here's my
angel now.
Carla!
This is Naomi.
She's going to be throwing you
a sweet-16 party.
What's up, bitch?
(Sighs) We found a window in the
back where they broke in.
Obviously, the opening
will have to be canceled.
Unbelievable.
Whoever did this could
be an amazing artist,
but this is how they choose
to express themselves.
Such a shame.
Oh.
I'm so sorry
about your show.
Yeah, well, I guess this art
just isn't for everybody.
NAOMI: Um, how about
this for a theme?
Arabian Nights.
We'll rent an enormous tent,
you can ride in on
a giant white stallion.
Pass.
Um, okay.
Mardi Gras?
Psychedelic '60s?
Glam Rock '70s?
No, no, and hell, no.
That stuff is so not me.
Well, I am sorry.
I'm not throwing a
vampire-themed party,
because that is too overdone!
Look, I'm just trying
to get my business
off the ground.
Okay? Your dad said
you can have anything you want.
Will you just work with me
and tell me what that is?
I don't want a party.
What do you mean,
you don't want a party?
Everyone wants a party
when they're turning 16.
Look, I just moved here, okay?
I don't... know anyone.
Oh, my God.
Oh, honey, I totally get it.
You're afraid
no one's gonna show up.
No.
Carla, if you want
to make friends,
this is how you do it.
You throw a fantastic party,
everyone has a blast,
and by the end of the night,
you're all BFFs.
When I was your age, I was
doing this on a weekly basis.
Really?
Yes, really. It's how
you make a name for yourself.
Leave it all to me.
By the time
the party is over, my business
will be off the ground,
and you will be the most popular
girl at high school, guaranteed.
(Clears throat)
Hey, how you feeling?
Hey. Good, good, good.
Hey, I was thinking, uh,
maybe I should tell a joke,
or something... you
know, like, um...
Or maybe do my Brando
impression, huh, you know?
Oh, Vanessa, when you
came into my life...
Okay, you're gonna be fine.
All right? Just be yourself.
Not the self
that does impressions.
Okay, come on.
We got to go.
Well, uh, whoa,
what is this?
You're in the cooking
segment now.
Cooking?
No, no, no, no,
I don't cook. I don't cook.
I'm just supposed to talk.
Only thing I've ever cooked
is Thanksgiving dinner, which
I ordered from a restaurant.
Tell that story.
That's a funny story.
(Sighs)
MAN:
And five, four, three, two...
Okay, people,
you may recognize him
from his billboard
and print ads across the city.
Ladies and gentlemen...
Liam Court!
(Applause, theme music plays)
So nice to meet you, Liam.
(Whispers):
Okay. There we go.
Hi.
(giggles nervously)
Of course, we have to make sure
we have the right person.
Can you take your shirt off?
Are you serious?
No, I'm kidding!
(Both laugh)
So, today, we're making
Szechuan Crispy Fish.
And we start
with three whole rockfish.
Oh, um, hey,
speaking of fish,
I... I wanted to, um,
mention this charity event
that I'm attending
tomorrow night
to save Castillo Bay.
See, sometimes, if a
bay becomes polluted,
uh, there's a lot of dead
and diseased fish, and...
Not that these fish
are diseased,
but just seeing them made me...
think of... that.
Okay. Well...
we are going to cover
these very healthy
and fresh fish...
(sighs)... with this
scallion marinade,
and then top it off with this
tangy sweet and sour sauce.
- So, Liam, if you could just...
- Yeah, do I...?
(Screams)
(laughs)
What's for dessert?
And we'll be right back
after this commercial.
♪
Seriously?
Hey.
Dude, what the hell
is your problem?
Okay, you break into my gallery,
you spray-paint all
over everything.
I mean, who are you to mess
with other people's art?
Okay, nothing
in that gallery was art.
Right.
That was the point.
Mm-hmm, and that's up
to you to decide, right?
You're just a street punk
with a spray can, okay?
You wouldn't know what art was
if it smacked you in the face.
Really?
Guess I'm not just a
punk with a spray can.
I'm a punk with
several spray cans.
Okay.
Still, that doesn't
give you the right
to just go ahead and screw up
somebody else's art.
I'm trying to wake people up!
Art is supposed
to be alive, right?
It's supposed
to mean something.
The stuff in that gallery is...
is dead.
Okay, so,
put your own stuff up
at a gallery. Don't ruin mine.
You have no idea how much
that show meant to me, okay?
That could have been
my big break.
Hey, you know
what the difference is
between you and me?
What?
I'm not in this for the money.
I'm trying to make people think.
You on the other hand... you...
You're just selling
pretty pictures.
♪
(sighing)
Hey, baby.
Hey, hey. I, uh,
got you a present.
You did?
Mm-hmm.
(laughs)
Dixon!
It's not even
our anniversary or anything.
Yeah. Nobody can ever say that I
don't care about my baby, so...
Go ahead, open it.
Aw...
Oh.
Yeah. It's a... it's a
key to the front door.
You know, I was thinking
with Navid leaving, uh,
might need a new roommate.
Are you asking me
to move in with you?
Yeah. Yeah.
I don't know why I didn't think
about this before. I
mean, with all the time
wasted, me going to your house,
you coming to mine... I mean...
(sighs)
I mean, you being here...
it's so much more convenient.
Convenient?
Yeah.
Yeah, it makes perfect sense.
I mean, and we save a butt load
of money on rent, so...
Okay, what's wrong?
Nothing.
Is this the nothing where
it's actually nothing,
or the nothing where
we won't talk about it
till I'm trying to go to sleep?
- Oh, my God.
- (Key clinks) What?
I'm just trying to...
I don't know what I did wrong.
Okay, well, I shouldn't have
to tell you what you did wrong.
You should already know.
So, you don't want
to move in with me?
I don't know if I even want
to have a relationship with you.
(Sighs)
(music playing,
crowd chatter)
There's my birthday girl.
Oh, look at you... in high
heels and everything!
Are you having a good time?
Doesn't completely suck.
See, I told you
everything would be fine.
Come Monday morning,
everyone at your school
will know your name.
That's what I'm counting on.
Oh, for a girl who doesn't know
that many people,
you certainly had
a good turnout.
Yeah, threw up an open invite
to a rager
at Naomi Clark's house
on Facebook.
You... You did what?
Oh. They love Naomi Clark.
Ergo, they love me.
You can let
my dad know.
Mission accomplished.
His little girl
is quite happy.
Oh.
LIAM: I feel like
everybody's looking at me.
They're not.
And even if they were,
there's no such thing
as bad publicity, right?
Now start acting like
a celebrity guest
and shake some hands.
Look, Vanessa, I appreciate
how much you believe in me,
and how much you want me
to believe in myself.
But I can't just change
into something that I'm not.
Well, I'm not trying
to change you.
I just want everyone to
see how amazing you are.
Yeah, well, I don't feel
very amazing at the moment.
Maybe Sheila was right.
Maybe I'm just not
movie star material.
♪
Hey.
I thought Ade said this
was a going-away party.
Where is everyone?
Um, well, Naomi's,
uh, hosting a party,
and, uh, Annie, Liam and Ivy
are at a charity event.
So, until Ade and Dixon
show up, it's just us.
Okay, great.
So, Princeton.
Exciting.
Yeah.
You must be really
looking forward to it.
I am.
It's a huge, huge opportunity.
Yay, I'm really excited
and happy for you.
Yeah, you mentioned that.
It'll be weird
not having you in L.A.
Ah, there's no reason
for me to stay, right?
Yeah.
I guess.
Look who's here.
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry I'm late.
Where's Dixon?
He's not coming.
(Sobbing): I think we might
be breaking up.
(Phone beeps)
Oh, my God, this is so swank.
I know, right?
I think we're going
to raise a lot of money.
And the best part of it is, for
the first time in my life,
I feel like I'm
making a difference.
Are all those people
looking at my photo?
- I told you it was going to be a hit.
- Annie.
♪
They want $5,000
for this photo.
Can you believe it?
I'm sorry, $5,000?
Well, it is a beautiful photo.
I mean, still, what a rip-off.
Well, I mean,
it's for charity.
That's got to count
for something, right?
The food here
is disgusting.
At least the cancer people know
how to throw a decent party.
I'm sorry, I just thought we
were here to save the bay.
Do you want this or not?
Well, the frame matches
the towels in our bathroom.
Let's just buy something
and get out of here.
♪
(cheering)
(chanting):
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Oh! Oh! I... Out!
Out of the pool right now!
Where's Carla?
- Who?
- The birthday girl.
This tall, never smiles?
Oh, you mean the chick
that knows Naomi Clark?
She's gone.
What do you mean
gone? Dead?
(Doorbell rings) She went upstairs
with a football player or something.
This place has,
like, 20 bedrooms,
so good luck.
(Knocking)
Oh, good Lord.
(Knocking)
Oh, good Lord.
What part of not invited
do you not under...?
Surprise!
Mitchell.
I couldn't resist
dropping by to see
what you cooked up
for my little girl.
Where is she?
Carla?
Oh!
Wow.
Great party.
(Chuckles)
Oh, okay.
Where's Carla?
Uh, you know,
I just saw her a minute ago.
Um, why don't you wait here,
and I'll go track her down?
Can I get you something
to drink?
I knew this was an underage
party, so I brought my own.
Oh.
Okay.
Cheers!
Well, I'm gonna go
find the birthday girl.
You make yourself comfortable.
I mean, living
together is a huge deal.
I don't want to
move in with someone
just because it's convenient.
Ugh, I can't
believe he said that.
Guys are idiots.
I... I mean, he just
stood there looking at me
like I was the crazy one.
He hasn't even said
"I love you" yet.
Who moves in with someone
when that hasn't even happened?
Look, men aren't mind readers.
Most of the time, they're
thinking about food,
or they're thinking about sex.
You can't assume
that Dixon knows
what you're feeling.
You got to tell him.
Really? Like you're
talking to Navid?
No, that's different.
Princeton is a huge opportunity.
So you're just going
to let him walk away?
He wants you to ask him
to stay; he told me.
Ade, Navid has spent
the last two years
looking after his family,
running a studio and
dealing with his uncle.
He hasn't even followed
his dreams
because he's been taking care
of everyone else.
I'm not gonna hold
him back from this.
Okay, I don't want you getting
mad at me, or hating me again,
but Navid should be the one
to make that decision, not you.
I mean, I swear, I don't
even know how it happened.
It's like, one minute me and Ade
are talking, the next minute
she's more pissed at me
than I've ever seen her.
Dude, you can't ask a
girl to move in with you
just because it's convenient.
Women don't care about that.
They care about
romance and puppies.
Puppies?
All right, did you even
tell her that you loved her?
Uh... she knows
that I love her.
All right? Oh, see, that does
not work with women.
Okay, you have to tell
them how you're feeling.
Often.
Yeah, like how you're
doing with Silver?
- What do you mean?
- I mean, you're not going to leave
and not tell her how you
really feel, are you?
Oh, come on, man,
that's different.
She made it clear that
she wants to move on.
I mean, I dragged
her through hell.
It would be unfair to put
her on the spot like that.
No, if she has a change of heart,
it's up to her to say something.
So I should talk to Ade, but
you shouldn't talk to Silver.
Right.
That's messed up, man.
How is that messed up?
It just is.
Excuse me, Miss? Hi.
Um, I was looking for
Preston Hillingsbrook.
Yeah, uh, well he was supposed
to be here an hour ago.
Sorry.
Well, you work with
the charity, right?
Uh, do you think you could
answer a few questions for us?
Oh, that would be great.
Because this isn't just a party.
What we're doing here
is really important.
Okay, so, Miss...
Annie Wilson.
Wilson, okay, tell us
about your charity.
Thank you.
Yes, uh, well we are here
to raise money
to help clean up Castillo Bay.
It's one of the jewels
of our coastline,
and here at The Hillingsbrook
Foundation we think
it's very important to try
and take care of our planet.
You're spending more
money on this event
than most people make in a year.
Does that seem right?
I'm sorry?
And what do you
say to the fact
that Hillingsbrook Industries
has historically been
one of the biggest
polluters in the state?
Oh, well, I don't think
that could be true.
I mean, Preston Hillingsbrook
obviously cares
about the planet.
So, what do you say to reports
that Hillingsbrook Industries
is in violation of child
labor laws overseas?
Uh...
NAOMI:
Carla?
Carla!
CARLA:
Ocupado!
Oh, my God.
What are you doing?
I'm trying to have
a moment with Tony.
Justin.
You know what?
Her dad's here, and he was
a sniper in his last movie.
No, wh... what are you doing?
I am stopping you from having
sex with a complete stranger.
I'm new here.
Everybody's a complete stranger.
Look, I'm just trying to fit in
and make a name for myself.
Like you told me to do.
No, Carla, that's
not what I meant.
Okay, I'm 16.
How I make a name for myself
is really not your problem.
I should have stopped this
when you spiked the punch.
I'm pulling the plug.
What?!
Great, I'm gonna be
a laughingstock.
Okay, you know what,
you do this, I swear to God,
I will make sure that my
father ruins your career.
Don't bother. I'm doing a pretty
good job ruining it myself.
And put your shirt on.
♪
(music stops)
(grumbling) This party
is officially over!
Everybody out right now!
If you need a ride,
you can get one from the
Los Angeles Police Department,
as they will be here
in about two minutes.
(Grumbling continues)
You ruined my party.
Dad, she is the worst
party planner ever.
I want her fired,
and I want her life ruined.
I'll have to say, I was
having a good time.
What's the problem?
What's the problem?
The problem is...
I gave your daughter
some terrible advice.
A giant party isn't going
to make everything better.
What Carla needs in her life
is a responsible adult.
Someone who really
cares about her,
so she doesn't have to
act out to get attention.
Of all people, I should
know, I've been there.
Which is why I...
I can't stand by
and watch you do...
do the same things I did
and make the same mistakes.
Now, if you will
please excuse me,
I'm pretty sure I smell smoke.
♪
(groans)
Oh, my God, this has been
the worst night ever.
I will give you a million dollars
for a drink right now.
Between you and me,
free booze is the only reason
you should come to these things.
(Both chuckle)
I heard you got ambushed
by a reporter tonight.
Yeah.
I know the feeling.
I thought this was a chance
to do something
positive with my life,
and I got
totally grilled for it.
Maybe I should have
just listened to Naomi
and written a check.
Nobody else seems to cares
about making a difference.
And you know who's the
worst offender of all?
That Hillingsbrook guy.
I mean, what kind of person
doesn't show up
to their own
charity event?
I heard that guy's a real tool.
I wouldn't even call him a tool.
Maybe ass-wipe
or douche bag.
Actually, "tool" is a
perfectly good word.
Well, you can't control
the way people see you.
If you want to change the
world, go out and change it.
Don't let anyone
stand in your way.
You're right. You're right.
To hell with all those people,
and to hell
with Preston Hillingsbrook.
Oh, man.
Thanks.
Yeah, I give
cooking advice, too.
(laughs)
WOMAN:
Help! Somebody help me!
Oh, my God. Someone's
out in the water!
Help!
(Crowd chatter)
Liam?
Help! Help!
(Gasping) Help!
Somebody, help me...!
Help me!
(Gasping): Help!
(Gasping)
(onlookers murmuring,
applauding)
(cheering and whooping)
So, what were you thinking
when you jumped
into that freezing cold water?
I mean, it happened so fast,
I didn't really have time to think.
How do you feel
about people calling you a hero?
Call it what you want.
I just did what I had to do.
There you have it.
Liam Court, male model,
arriving hoping to save the bay,
but ended up saving
a life instead.
A tragedy averted
here at Castillo Bay.
(Applause)
Uh, still think
you're not made for TV?
'Cause I think you looked
pretty great up there.
Thanks. I guess
I was just, uh,
in the right place
at the right time.
Well, I just talked to a
couple of casting directors,
and they said you looked
pretty good up there, too.
In fact, I think one
of them used the word,
uh, "star material."
- No way.
- (Laughing): Yeah.
See? I knew you could do it.
You just needed to be yourself.
Let's get you home and out
of these wet clothes, okay?
- Yeah.
- Want to go grab the car?
Yeah.
Okay.
Nice job.
Hope the water wasn't too cold.
(Sighing)
Hey, Dixon.
I got your message.
What's so...?
DIXON:
So, look,
um, for the last few weeks,
I've been...
more focused on music
than what's
actually important,
which is me and you.
So, I, um,
want to do this right.
I want you to
move in with me.
Not because it's
convenient, or
'cause it will save us a butt
load of money... (laughing)
But 'cause I love you.
(Sighs)
What? Did I say something wrong?
No.
I love you, too.
(laughing)
♪
(buzzer sounds)
(door creaking)
Airport, please.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
Yo. You, uh, mind
if I borrow that?
Don't shoot me.
You're right. It's much better.
You, uh,
got any other advice for me?
That about covers it.
(Sighing)
If the DNA test didn't prove
it, this party certainly did.
She's a chip off
the old block.
I think this should
cover everything.
If you're paying for the party,
I didn't earn it,
and if you're paying
for the furniture,
this doesn't cover it.
I want you to keep it.
I'm not sure what happened
tonight, but Carla and I had a talk,
and, well, you've opened
up my eyes a bit.
It's time I stopped
writing checks
and started kicking ass.
Isn't that a line
from your sniper movie?
Yes, um, but it applies to
raising children, as well.
Um, I'm turning 29
again in a month.
I hope you can throw together
a suitable celebration.
It'd be my pleasure.
Come on, darling.
(Sighs)
(clears throat)
Mr. Hillingsbrook?
I am the person who
you left hanging out
to dry yesterday
when you blew off
your own charity.
Well, guess what?
I am starting my own charity,
and I've decided that
you're going to help.
You're wasting your time,
young lady.
No, I am not leaving
until you hear me out.
I'm not the person
you're looking for.
I'm the captain.
Seriously?
I was told that Preston
Hillingsbrook would be here.
Does that guy ever get
out of bed?
I think the last time we talked,
you told me
what a tool I was?
(laughs weakly)
(doorbell ringing)
(sighs)
Okay, okay, I'm coming!
(Sighs)
I swear to God, if you're here
for that stupid party,
you are 12 hours too late.
(aerosol hissing)
- Jen?
- Hello, darling.
Jacques and I thought you could
use a house-guest or two.
Get my bags, will you?
Okay.