The Girlfriend Experience (2016–…): Season 2, Episode 4 - The List - full transcript
Previously on
The Girlfriend Experience...
Do you know who I am?
Yes. Matt told me.
Did he tell you
why I wanted to meet with you?
He said you wanted
to talk about Mark Novak.
How long have
you been seeing him?
Nearly two months.
Did Matt tell
you that I was the one
that bought the recording
of Novak's phone conversation?
He told me.
I'd like you
to keep recording him.
I'll pay you a lot of money.
How much?
It depends on what kind
of information you get.
What are you looking for?
Anything that I can
use as leverage against him.
Anything that
will discredit him.
Why Novak?
Why take that kind of risk?
If we're gonna work together,
I need to know.
Because he's a misogynist
and a fucking pig.
He deserves whatever he gets.
Oh, I'm gonna cum on your face.
Oh! You got it?
Open your mouth.
Open your mouth.
Wider.
Do it!
That's it.
You fuckin' whore.
You fuckin' slut.
Who's the other woman?
It doesn't matter.
Does she know
that she was being recorded?
No. That's why
I blurred her face.
What's it worth?
- I can give you 50,000.
- Okay.
How do you want the payment?
I have a corporate bank account.
You can wire it there.
I'll give you the information.
And here.
I have a new phone number.
Thanks.
How are you gonna use it?
Are you gonna put it online?
Oh, I can't tell you that.
Are you sure you wanna
go through with this?
Novak is gonna know
that you recorded it.
He doesn't know where I live
or my real name.
And I highly doubt
he'll publicize it.
I'll take my chances.
One moment.
You're on with Mark.
- Erica...
- We should meet.
I wanna talk to you
about a possible deal.
Who says we're
looking for one?
Take the meeting. Trust me.
You'll definitely wanna see
what we're offering.
It'll be short.
- I prefer to do this alone.
- The three of us is fine.
Okay.
I have something
you should take a look at.
I'm gonna cum on your face.
You got that?
- Open your mouth.
- What is this?
Wider!
- I think it's pretty clear.
- Do it!
Where did you get that?
It's doctored.
I don't believe it.
Really? Are you
willing to take that chance?
- You fucking cunt.
- Hey! Hey, whoa!
Come on! Come on!
Hey!
- Cunt.
- Come on!
Hey! Are you okay?
Where did you fucking get this?
Where did you fucking get this?
Answer me!
I want...your donor list,
the entire list.
And that's just to start with.
Over my dead fucking body.
You don't have a choice.
I'll give you 24 hours.
Fuck!
Who recorded it?
I'm gonna fucking kill her.
I'm gonna fucking kill
all of them.
I got you something.
They're from Paris.
They're so beautiful.
- Can you help me?
- Of course.
You shouldn't have.
Well, I wanted to.
I want you to have
beautiful things.
You're so good to me.
I really care about you.
You are so beautiful.
- It that the list?
- Why are you doing this?
Why are you threatening
to destroy Novak's career
with a sex tape that was
recorded without him knowing?
He's one of us.
He's a conservative.
A Republican.
A true American.
Think how this is gonna affect
his wife and kids.
Let me be crystal clear.
I have no idea
what you're talking about.
Zero.
I've never heard of
nor seen the alleged sex tape
you're referring to,
and I would never
under any conditions
use one to threaten
or blackmail anyone.
That would be
committing a crime.
Your boss, Mark Novak,
voluntarily offered
your organization's donor list,
because he believes
that our candidates offer
the best chance to increase
our control of the senate.
And you're delivering it
because you also wanna help.
Correct?
Yeah, that's right.
This doesn't end here,
I promise you.
Please give Mark my best.
What happened?
She knew we were recording her.
Becker, 15. Channets, 12.
Mercer, 12.
Lustig, ten.
Rowling, McFier.
Ramsey, Kovner,
all around ten.
And Sheld and Channets
said their hands were tied.
All together, they've poured
in just under a 100 million.
Sheld, Becker, Channets,
Mercer, Lustig, Rowling
McFier, Ramsey, Kovner.
That's nine.
Half of these guys
were backing Strickland.
I'm putting Simons
on it with you.
No way,
I'm not letting this go.
The list is mine.
I'm sharing it with you.
Please.
Were you waiting long?
Just long enough
to order some wine.
- Would you like some?
- Sure.
Thank you.
Why did you ask me here?
Is there someone else
you want me to see?
No.
So then, why did you ask me?
You're putting me on the spot,
right out of the gate.
Um, are you always so direct?
I just don't like
being in the dark.
I like to know where I stand.
I thought of you several times
over the last few days, and...
...I even took a look
at your website.
- Does that surprise you?
- No.
Why would it?
Well, it's just that we met
under different circumstances.
So what?
People meet
in all kinds of ways.
So, what did you think?
Did you like it?
- What, your website?
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Very much.
Good. I'm glad.
You're beautiful.
What do you like?
Take off your clothes.
That's it. Stop. Stop. I ca...
I can't come.
It's okay.
Is it?
Yeah, of course.
It's just us.
Oh, you turn me on.
I'm so wet for you.
Feel me.
I like you.
I like you too.
What's your real name?
Anna.
- Really?
- Yeah.
One less thing to remember.
And your last name?
Garner.
How long have been an escort?
Four years.
Do you like it?
I don't really like
talking about it.
Why not?
Because invariably,
whatever I say seems negative.
I like parts of it.
- Which parts?
- I like some of my clients.
But I get my energy
from being alone.
Not from socializing
or interacting with others.
But unfortunately, most
of my clients are extroverts.
All they wanna do
is talk about themselves.
It can be a little relentless
and boring at times.
So...
...why do you see them?
It's a job.
And I like sex,
and I'm good at it.
You're very good at it.
You too.
Steven Becker's office
is on line two.
- Erica Myles.
- Ms. Myles, I'm Laura Weiss.
I'm Steven Becker's
executive assistant.
I'm calling because he'd like
to extend an invitation
to a private gathering this
coming Thursday in New York.
Are you available to attend?
Of course, I'd love to come.
He'd also like to
meet with you at his office
the following morning.
Absolutely.
I'll coordinate
with your assistant
on the particulars.
Thank you.
Great. Thank you.
Hi, it's Anna.
Please leave a message,
and I'll get back to you.
Hi, it's Erica.
I just had some great news.
I'm heading up
to New York for, um
an overnight business trip.
Uh, it could be a huge win
for our organization
and for me, and, uh...
...I couldn't have done it
without you, so I was wondering
if you'd like to join me.
Um...yeah.
Call me when you can,
and I'll give you the details.
All right, bye.
- You came.
- Here I am.
Hi.
Hi.
- I'm glad you came.
- Me too.
How was your trip?
Fine.
Uneventful.
What time is the party?
- The car will be here at seven.
- Great.
I have time to take a shower.
You know, we never
discussed payment.
How much, and...
...how you want me to pay you.
That's not why I came.
I'm here because I like you.
I'm gonna jump in the shower.
Okay.
How are you going
to introduce me?
As a friend.
- Is that okay?
- Yes, that's fine.
Just so I know.
There he is.
The king of private equity
with his wife, Kathy.
Apparently, his house staff are
only allowed to wear monochrome.
He says that bright colors
make him lose focus.
He sounds like a kind person.
I'd like to thank you
all for coming out to this
small and intimate affair.
Our sector has seen
tremendous growth
over the past couple of years,
so much so that even
the Fed agrees, penciling
in three rate hikes this year
instead of two
under its prior forecast
and targeting pre-2008 levels.
Consumer confidence
is at a 17-year high.
Financial conditions
are...ideal.
And God forbid,
some may even be comfortable
in their corner offices.
But I would ask you
to reconsider this sentiment.
And then, I'd ask you
to file it away in a basement
never to be seen again.
We need to ensure
that the regulatory rollback
continues.
In 2010, Republicans
took control of the House
which obstructed and shut down
the Democrats' legislative
and anti-business agenda
right through to the end
of Obama's presidency.
And 2018 will prove
to be even more consequential.
The entire House
of Representatives.
A third of the senate
and the majority
of governorships
are in play.
This is our chance
to keep control
of the political system...
...and protect our interests
for decades to come.
Initially, Becker fucked us.
He opened up
the whole street for attack
when he took Greycap public.
Everyone already knew
his base salary was 350 a year
but that gets out?
Of course,
they're gonna come after us
and try to shut us down.
But now, no one gives a shit.
Becker's still
taking in 350 million
and we still have
carried interest.
It's fantastic.
And Becker's
still doubling down
on his political advocacy.
It's practically
financial paradise.
McCord has no interest in
regulating the financial sector.
He's always been against
the Volcker Rule
and he wants to get rid
of Dodd-Frank in its entirety.
- He's pro-business.
- Of course he is.
He has to be.
Who do you think would do
a better job spending your money?
You or the government?
The person who earned it?
Or some bloated bureaucracy?
Exactly.
The truth is, the public
will always be better off
when the rich pay less tax,
'cause we do more good
with our money
than any government can.
We ought to be paid
by the government
for all the employment
and wealth we're creating.
I think you and McCord will have
similar thoughts on that.
I think so too.
What'd you think of my speech?
It was heartwarming.
I thought it was fitting.
I'm looking forward
to our meeting tomorrow.
I trust
you're having a good time.
Wonderful. I can't tell
you how happy I am to be here.
- Thank you for having me.
- It's my pleasure.
- It's good to meet you.
- You too.
How does it make you feel
to be looked up and down
by some of this country's
most powerful people?
I don't know.
How does it make you feel?
Very, very important.
Here. Come here.
Oh, I can't keep
my hands off of you.
The Girlfriend Experience...
Do you know who I am?
Yes. Matt told me.
Did he tell you
why I wanted to meet with you?
He said you wanted
to talk about Mark Novak.
How long have
you been seeing him?
Nearly two months.
Did Matt tell
you that I was the one
that bought the recording
of Novak's phone conversation?
He told me.
I'd like you
to keep recording him.
I'll pay you a lot of money.
How much?
It depends on what kind
of information you get.
What are you looking for?
Anything that I can
use as leverage against him.
Anything that
will discredit him.
Why Novak?
Why take that kind of risk?
If we're gonna work together,
I need to know.
Because he's a misogynist
and a fucking pig.
He deserves whatever he gets.
Oh, I'm gonna cum on your face.
Oh! You got it?
Open your mouth.
Open your mouth.
Wider.
Do it!
That's it.
You fuckin' whore.
You fuckin' slut.
Who's the other woman?
It doesn't matter.
Does she know
that she was being recorded?
No. That's why
I blurred her face.
What's it worth?
- I can give you 50,000.
- Okay.
How do you want the payment?
I have a corporate bank account.
You can wire it there.
I'll give you the information.
And here.
I have a new phone number.
Thanks.
How are you gonna use it?
Are you gonna put it online?
Oh, I can't tell you that.
Are you sure you wanna
go through with this?
Novak is gonna know
that you recorded it.
He doesn't know where I live
or my real name.
And I highly doubt
he'll publicize it.
I'll take my chances.
One moment.
You're on with Mark.
- Erica...
- We should meet.
I wanna talk to you
about a possible deal.
Who says we're
looking for one?
Take the meeting. Trust me.
You'll definitely wanna see
what we're offering.
It'll be short.
- I prefer to do this alone.
- The three of us is fine.
Okay.
I have something
you should take a look at.
I'm gonna cum on your face.
You got that?
- Open your mouth.
- What is this?
Wider!
- I think it's pretty clear.
- Do it!
Where did you get that?
It's doctored.
I don't believe it.
Really? Are you
willing to take that chance?
- You fucking cunt.
- Hey! Hey, whoa!
Come on! Come on!
Hey!
- Cunt.
- Come on!
Hey! Are you okay?
Where did you fucking get this?
Where did you fucking get this?
Answer me!
I want...your donor list,
the entire list.
And that's just to start with.
Over my dead fucking body.
You don't have a choice.
I'll give you 24 hours.
Fuck!
Who recorded it?
I'm gonna fucking kill her.
I'm gonna fucking kill
all of them.
I got you something.
They're from Paris.
They're so beautiful.
- Can you help me?
- Of course.
You shouldn't have.
Well, I wanted to.
I want you to have
beautiful things.
You're so good to me.
I really care about you.
You are so beautiful.
- It that the list?
- Why are you doing this?
Why are you threatening
to destroy Novak's career
with a sex tape that was
recorded without him knowing?
He's one of us.
He's a conservative.
A Republican.
A true American.
Think how this is gonna affect
his wife and kids.
Let me be crystal clear.
I have no idea
what you're talking about.
Zero.
I've never heard of
nor seen the alleged sex tape
you're referring to,
and I would never
under any conditions
use one to threaten
or blackmail anyone.
That would be
committing a crime.
Your boss, Mark Novak,
voluntarily offered
your organization's donor list,
because he believes
that our candidates offer
the best chance to increase
our control of the senate.
And you're delivering it
because you also wanna help.
Correct?
Yeah, that's right.
This doesn't end here,
I promise you.
Please give Mark my best.
What happened?
She knew we were recording her.
Becker, 15. Channets, 12.
Mercer, 12.
Lustig, ten.
Rowling, McFier.
Ramsey, Kovner,
all around ten.
And Sheld and Channets
said their hands were tied.
All together, they've poured
in just under a 100 million.
Sheld, Becker, Channets,
Mercer, Lustig, Rowling
McFier, Ramsey, Kovner.
That's nine.
Half of these guys
were backing Strickland.
I'm putting Simons
on it with you.
No way,
I'm not letting this go.
The list is mine.
I'm sharing it with you.
Please.
Were you waiting long?
Just long enough
to order some wine.
- Would you like some?
- Sure.
Thank you.
Why did you ask me here?
Is there someone else
you want me to see?
No.
So then, why did you ask me?
You're putting me on the spot,
right out of the gate.
Um, are you always so direct?
I just don't like
being in the dark.
I like to know where I stand.
I thought of you several times
over the last few days, and...
...I even took a look
at your website.
- Does that surprise you?
- No.
Why would it?
Well, it's just that we met
under different circumstances.
So what?
People meet
in all kinds of ways.
So, what did you think?
Did you like it?
- What, your website?
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Very much.
Good. I'm glad.
You're beautiful.
What do you like?
Take off your clothes.
That's it. Stop. Stop. I ca...
I can't come.
It's okay.
Is it?
Yeah, of course.
It's just us.
Oh, you turn me on.
I'm so wet for you.
Feel me.
I like you.
I like you too.
What's your real name?
Anna.
- Really?
- Yeah.
One less thing to remember.
And your last name?
Garner.
How long have been an escort?
Four years.
Do you like it?
I don't really like
talking about it.
Why not?
Because invariably,
whatever I say seems negative.
I like parts of it.
- Which parts?
- I like some of my clients.
But I get my energy
from being alone.
Not from socializing
or interacting with others.
But unfortunately, most
of my clients are extroverts.
All they wanna do
is talk about themselves.
It can be a little relentless
and boring at times.
So...
...why do you see them?
It's a job.
And I like sex,
and I'm good at it.
You're very good at it.
You too.
Steven Becker's office
is on line two.
- Erica Myles.
- Ms. Myles, I'm Laura Weiss.
I'm Steven Becker's
executive assistant.
I'm calling because he'd like
to extend an invitation
to a private gathering this
coming Thursday in New York.
Are you available to attend?
Of course, I'd love to come.
He'd also like to
meet with you at his office
the following morning.
Absolutely.
I'll coordinate
with your assistant
on the particulars.
Thank you.
Great. Thank you.
Hi, it's Anna.
Please leave a message,
and I'll get back to you.
Hi, it's Erica.
I just had some great news.
I'm heading up
to New York for, um
an overnight business trip.
Uh, it could be a huge win
for our organization
and for me, and, uh...
...I couldn't have done it
without you, so I was wondering
if you'd like to join me.
Um...yeah.
Call me when you can,
and I'll give you the details.
All right, bye.
- You came.
- Here I am.
Hi.
Hi.
- I'm glad you came.
- Me too.
How was your trip?
Fine.
Uneventful.
What time is the party?
- The car will be here at seven.
- Great.
I have time to take a shower.
You know, we never
discussed payment.
How much, and...
...how you want me to pay you.
That's not why I came.
I'm here because I like you.
I'm gonna jump in the shower.
Okay.
How are you going
to introduce me?
As a friend.
- Is that okay?
- Yes, that's fine.
Just so I know.
There he is.
The king of private equity
with his wife, Kathy.
Apparently, his house staff are
only allowed to wear monochrome.
He says that bright colors
make him lose focus.
He sounds like a kind person.
I'd like to thank you
all for coming out to this
small and intimate affair.
Our sector has seen
tremendous growth
over the past couple of years,
so much so that even
the Fed agrees, penciling
in three rate hikes this year
instead of two
under its prior forecast
and targeting pre-2008 levels.
Consumer confidence
is at a 17-year high.
Financial conditions
are...ideal.
And God forbid,
some may even be comfortable
in their corner offices.
But I would ask you
to reconsider this sentiment.
And then, I'd ask you
to file it away in a basement
never to be seen again.
We need to ensure
that the regulatory rollback
continues.
In 2010, Republicans
took control of the House
which obstructed and shut down
the Democrats' legislative
and anti-business agenda
right through to the end
of Obama's presidency.
And 2018 will prove
to be even more consequential.
The entire House
of Representatives.
A third of the senate
and the majority
of governorships
are in play.
This is our chance
to keep control
of the political system...
...and protect our interests
for decades to come.
Initially, Becker fucked us.
He opened up
the whole street for attack
when he took Greycap public.
Everyone already knew
his base salary was 350 a year
but that gets out?
Of course,
they're gonna come after us
and try to shut us down.
But now, no one gives a shit.
Becker's still
taking in 350 million
and we still have
carried interest.
It's fantastic.
And Becker's
still doubling down
on his political advocacy.
It's practically
financial paradise.
McCord has no interest in
regulating the financial sector.
He's always been against
the Volcker Rule
and he wants to get rid
of Dodd-Frank in its entirety.
- He's pro-business.
- Of course he is.
He has to be.
Who do you think would do
a better job spending your money?
You or the government?
The person who earned it?
Or some bloated bureaucracy?
Exactly.
The truth is, the public
will always be better off
when the rich pay less tax,
'cause we do more good
with our money
than any government can.
We ought to be paid
by the government
for all the employment
and wealth we're creating.
I think you and McCord will have
similar thoughts on that.
I think so too.
What'd you think of my speech?
It was heartwarming.
I thought it was fitting.
I'm looking forward
to our meeting tomorrow.
I trust
you're having a good time.
Wonderful. I can't tell
you how happy I am to be here.
- Thank you for having me.
- It's my pleasure.
- It's good to meet you.
- You too.
How does it make you feel
to be looked up and down
by some of this country's
most powerful people?
I don't know.
How does it make you feel?
Very, very important.
Here. Come here.
Oh, I can't keep
my hands off of you.