Previously on The L.A Complex...
He set my car on fire outside of the 19th street mission!
You came here to tell me something I already knew?
There's an opening on the show "Celebrity Halfway House."
I have final cut; I decide how you look.
I had this nightmare my mom was strangling me
because I wasn't making enough money.
Wow.
And I think I've come up with a way
for you to rattle that Zack kid.
Is that why your mom checked out on you?
Oh!
Zach?
We need a medic in here! Go!
You got the job hotshot. Congratulations!
I'm crazy about you
and I'm not gonna let this job come between us.
I wanna hire you to be my boyfriend.
The three of us should have a games night tonight.
I get the sense that she's been feeling really lonely lately.
I think she could use some family right now.
We all could.
- Call dad. - You can't just-
- Call him! - He left us!
I'm so sick of you!
I'm so sick of being around you!
Simon! Simon!
We'll just keep looking.
Where?
Simon's been missing for almost fourteen hours now.
Fifteen.
Sorry.
Okay, as the responsible adult here...
as the adult here,
I think we need to call the police.
No, Eddie, please.
Why not?
I'm not Simon's legal guardian.
Excuse me?
Our mom died;
they would take him away.
Please don't call hem.
We're gonna find him.
The four of us will keep looking.
No. You know, I gotta start a twelve-hour shift
on twelve minutes of sleep.
Okay, then the three of us.
The two of us.
And, uh, if you haven't found him
by the time I have to clock out,
I gotta call the police.
Welcome to L.A.
Did you have a good flight?
Yeah.
Are you ready for this?
I hope so.
Just be yourself.
We're really excited for you.
Here's everything you need.
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2x08 - Stay -
♪ I'm hoping, I'm hoping ♪
♪ that I could be home right now ♪
♪ the feel of the breeze, ♪
♪ the smell of the trees under my brow ♪
♪ I'm hoping, I'm hoping... ♪
All right, ms. Bell, time for your wake-up!
- Connor?! - Connor, buddy,
Occupied, man!
Sorry!
Connor, are you still out there?
Connor.
Yup.
Um, I'm sorry,
I-I didn't know you were gonna be home so early.
No, no, no. Don't worry about it.
It's...
♪ ...I'm wishing that I could be home right now ♪
♪ right home to you ♪
He's a known racist and homophobe!
I want a different judge.
Look, you tell him
if he's the one behind that bench Monday morning
I will file a motion for mistrial
the second he bangs that gavel.
Tell him he can take it up with the ethics review board.
Then tell him he can kiss my gay black ass!
Good morning.
Morning.
I, uh...
Shoes?
Under my desk.
Why didn't you wake me up?
I tried. You're a heavy sleeper.
No, I'm not.
Well, you were last night.
Must be my soothing demeanor.
I gotta go.
I get it.
I intimidate you?
I don't get intimidated, I intimidate.
He says as he runs from my office.
I got a meeting in a few hours
and if I don't eat I'll be completely useless.
So?
So...
Intimidate me into having breakfast with you.
This is gonna be great.
Get back up behind that mic,
shake the dust off the old act...
Shake the dust off?
What material are you doing?
I dunno.
I mean, strangle-girl obviously...
You're gonna do strangle-girl?
What, you don't like strangle-girl?
I do not.
But it's my strongest bit.
I totally agree.
That's why you should work on all new material.
What, you're doing all new material?
Yep.
No hipster-haiku? No keep-it-casual?
No baby-pockets?
Screw baby-pockets.
That's crazy. How can you not do baby-pockets?
Because I already have baby-pockets.
It's about trying new stuff, stuff I don't have yet.
Okay.
You are aware that just for laughs
doesn't invite you back
if you're not funny the first time.
The entire festival is just for laughs.
Thank you. I just...
Well, I'm trapped in a writers room all week -
Where am I supposed to find new material?
Have you tried the internet?
Yeah.
Now, I know your online ad
said you were looking for a new bridge partner,
but just so you're clear, I'm a total novice.
Oh, don't worry, I'm an excellent teacher.
Okay, so suit ranking goes spades, hearts,
diamonds, clubs-
Right. Um... Why don't we just talk?
Talk? Yeah.
You must have a ton of stories -
amusing or hilarious anecdotes from your life?
Funny... Funny stories?
Oh! Here's a funny story:
My husband died
and now I have no one to play cards with.
So... So bridge then?
Bridge. Yeah. Okay, here we go.
So, hi. Ron Jacobs Talent.
Hi, Ron, it's Abby.
Oh god, what did she do now?
No, ron, this is Abby.
Oh hi! How are you?
I need a job, Ron.
I got you a job, Abby.
A very good job on "Saving Faith."
"Saying Grace."
A-a-and you had an orgy party and got fired.
I'm sorry.
I messed up, I know.
Oh. I mean, uh, mistakes happen.
Um, upwards and onwards.
So are there any auditions coming up?
Oh, no, there's nothing.
I'll take anything.
I can't just sit here waiting for the phone to ring.
I need a job.
And you don't care what it is?
No. Wait, why?
Well, I can get you in on something
that shoots this morning.
A porn?
No, it's a major network series.
Well, what's the role?
Well, it's background work.
It pays a hundred dollars, plus two substantial snacks.
Be an extra?
This is not what I came down here to do.
Your prepaid phone card has one minute remaining.
Ohmygod! Ohmygod!
I'll take it, I'll take it I'll take it!
Quick, tell me where to go?
Oh, oh, uh... Uh...
Hey, Ricky.
Oh, no, no, no.
You stay away from me, crazy lady!
You say one thing to my face
and then another thing to my face...
Okay. In front of other people.
You got two faces - I don't like either face!
All right.
You don't exactly seem to be alone in that.
Oh, boo-hoo!
I do not cry for the puppet-master,
I cry for the puppet!
Zach OD'd because you manipulated him,
- Not me. - I know.
What is this? What is this you're playing, remorse?
It do not buy this.
I'm not playing anything, okay?
I'm sorry for manipulating you.
What- who's- what- who's doing that to my arm?
Who's doing it? Could it be you?
Could it be the puppet-master?!
Well, I'm cutting the strings!
Look, I owe a production company
a hundred and twenty grand.
I'm here to pay my debt, that's it.
I'm done making plays.
Well, I'm done trusting you!
Because people who do
tend to wind up writhing on the ground,
frothing at the mouth!
Well, at least he got outta here, right?
I mean, maybe now he can get some real help.
Whoop! And maybe not.
What is he doing back here?
He should still be in the hospital.
Do you think he's mad at me?
Why, because of the whole...
fake-caring and betrayal and whatnot?
No, I'm sure he's totally fine with that.
That's why he took all those pills -
Because of how fine he was.
Go where we tell you, and when we tell you,
and try not to look at the camera
When you're doing it.
Stay and get paid, leave and get squat.
You got it? Thank you!
Say what you will about Dave,
But he runs a tight ship.
Ron, what are you doing here?
Well, I actually do a fair bit of background work myself.
Who's answering the phone?
Oh, I-I-I-I I keep this baby with me at all times.
Oh, oh, no phones! No phones, please. Thank you.
You'll get this back at the end of the day, okay?
Thank you.
No phones, people! Do not make ak frisk you!
It will hurt!
Okay, here's the deal - you're our couples-group,
so try to buddy up with somebody
you can pretend to like for the next twelve hours.
No same-sex couples, please. Inter-racials okay.
Let's go! Move, move, move! Come on!
Uh, hey, excuse me. I need a partner.
Hey, do you need a partner?
Do you... Do you have a partner?
Well, looks like it's just gonna be you and uh...
Sorry I'm late! Sorry.
We're a couple, we're a couple!
Yeah. So...
Hey, I'm Gray.
Not from where I'm standing.
And then trump!
You!
Are you sure you've never played this game before.
No, I swear! You're just a great teacher.
Well, I don't teach just bridge.
Well, sign me up! What's next?
What...?
How would you like to skip forty years
of just fumbling around in the dark
and learn how to really please a lady?
I would not, no, that's... Okay.
Thank you, but I'm... fine.
I know what I'm doing.
No, Nick, I can tell you, without a doubt,
that you do not know what you're doing.
Are we like talking about a verbal lesson, or...
Oh no... One learns by doing, Nick.
Then no, then... Then no. Thank you.
I've had a lovely time, Eleanor.
Thank you so much for the bridge lesson. No.
Can I ask what we're doing out here?
This is the first place we stopped
When we got here.
I just, I thought... I don't know,
I thought that maybe he'd come back
to where we started.
It's stupid, I know. I just-
It's not stupid.
No, it is! I know it is, I just...
I don't know where else to look.
We've looked everywhere! Where could he have gone?
This isn't how it was supposed to happen.
When I was ten,
my parents wouldn't let me get a dog,
so I gathered up all my essentials -
I got a... compass, flashlight...
Tv from the kitchen - and I made a run for it.
Where did you go?
I made it to the playground at the end of the street,
holed up under the slide till I had to go to the bathroom.
Everyone runs away when they're ten.
But what if he doesn't come back?
Maybe you should call your dad.
And do what?
Why would you say that?
You have no idea what you're talking about.
Okay, okay. Sorry.
I'm sorry, I...
I'm just trying to help.
Is it safe?
Can I come back now?
Hey! Yeah. Grab a seat, buddy.
There's something we wanna talk to you about.
If it's about where babies come from,
I already know.
Eric and I are getting back together.
Yeah, I kinda gathered that.
My publicists held a focus group
and it turns out there's a big appetite
for a Jennifer/Eric reconciliation.
Plus, we're... Sort of in love again,
kind of thanks to you.
Well, I think it's great.
You do?
Absolutely!
I mean, look at you two!
Look at us!
I think we should celebrate.
Why don't we go for a drive up the coast?
I've always wanted to go to Salinas.
I don't know if you're hearing us right.
Um... Since Eric and I are getting back together,
That would mean that you and I are no longer "dating,"
Yeah. So...
that would effectively end our contract.
Right.
Connor, are you okay, buddy?
Well, I just...
I didn't see this coming.
I mean... I fought for you two.
I fought for this,
I thought that we were getting along.
I thought you guys liked me.
We do like you, Connor.
So what, now that you guys are back together
and you got your Fincher film
you're just happy to kick me out?
Just like that?
Connor...
I mean, what did you think was gonna happen?
It's not like we're a family or anything.
The three of us can't live together forever, right?
Would that be so crazy?
A little bit. Yeah.
Hi. Mind if I come in?
Where's your camera crew?
Cori's up on the roof again.
I deserve that.
Look...
I, uh...
I should not have...
I betrayed your trust
And I think I let things get away from me
for a while there.
Dr. Karen says that... that was my bottom
and now I can start to heal.
Zach, do you really think this is the place to do that?
It's a tv show.
You need real help.
I signed a contract.
If I leave, I'll get in trouble.
No, a contract, Zach-
Andrea says...
says their making my storyline
the central arc for the season.
I'm stuck.
I mean, originally, I was gonna become a chef,
But my mother said the hours were so terrible,
So I became a lawyer instead.
That was a joke.
You don't gotta laugh, but...
a polite smile would be nice.
All right, brother,
I've been talking for twenty minutes...
waiting for you to jump in.
What do you wanna know?
I don't know...
Family? Politics? Favourite drink?
Mother's dead, dad's an ex-con,
I drink cognac and I don't vote.
You wanna get outta here?
Just started eating.
Who um... Who's Tariq?
You were yelling it in your sleep.
Just someone I used to know.
- Ex-boyfriend? - Next subject.
Am I wasting my time?
What?
I'm trying to get to know you.
If you're not into me, just say so now.
What the hell you looking at?
So what happened with this Tariq guy?
I gotta go.
Just because you can't live with us
doesn't mean we don't love you.
Okay.
We're only a phone call away if you need us.
I mean not for the next couple weeks though -
We're going to the Galapagos
and there's no cell phone service there, so...
but I mean anytime after that, we're here for you, buddy.
Okay?
Be good to yourself, okay?
Yeah.
I'm really happy for you guys.
Drive safe, okay, bud?
Hey, Jennifer.
Yeah?
Eric broke your parents' vase when he was drunk,
the one in there's a fake.
And cut!
Okay, what part of "run for your lives"
Don't you understand?!
You're being chased by a giant, bloodthirsty leviathan!
Pretend for a second
that you have lives worth saving, okay?
Back to ones!
Wow. Okay, this isn't as much fun as I imagined.
Really?
This is exactly as much fun as I imagined it to be.
So why are you doing this?
I don't know. I've just...
I've just always loved movies.
I thought it'd be cool to be in one.
At least there are apples.
Hey! You had your substantial snack!
Are you serious?
This sucks.
You wanna ditch?
No. I can't.
Oh right, okay, a woman of principles.
I got it. Trying to be.
But I just really need the cash.
I mean, look around.
It's not like they're gonna miss us.
Yeah, but we have to sign out at the end of the day
to get paid, so...
Can't we get someone to sign out for us?
I could probably find somebody.
I'll tell you what, let me sweeten the deal for you,
Okay? I don't spend much time in L.A.,
So... how 'bout you show me around,
I'll give you a hundred bucks.
I'm an extra, not an escort.
Two hundred.
Where to, mister?
Let's go.
You wanna go a round with me? Let's go!
You burnt my car down in front of half the city!
There was a time you'd be dead already.
Look, man,
I ain't scared of you, all right?
What's your beef with me anyway?
- You embarrassed me! - So what?!
Somebody knock you down, you get back up -
Be proud, be a man.
Who cares what anybody else thinks?
You do!
Otherwise you'd rap about who you really are!
What you mean by that? What you mean?!
You're a hypocrite!
Nothing you rap about
has anything to do with your life.
You rap about the corner, yet you live in a mansion.
What kinda man are you?
All right.
I embarrassed you; you got even.
You got your payback.
Me and you, we're done.
Now, I know your internet ad
said this job paid a $100 for one day's work,
but I'm still not entirely clear on what the job is.
I want you to clean my garage.
Oh! Oh. That's not weird... at all.
That's it?
A hundred bucks just to clean your garage?
Well, I've really let it go.
Still, I mean how messy can it... be?
I'm sorry, you want me to-
Yes. I want you to clean the entire garage.
It's filthy.
Ian, can you punch in on that?
What the hell are you doing in here?
I'm not here to cause trouble.
I am really worried about Zach.
Yeah, we all are, okay?
That's why we're making him our number one priority.
Don't you think he needs a little bit more help
than you people are equipped to give him?
He's telling me if he walks off the show,
you'll sue him for breach of contract.
He's right.
Hey, he almost died. He needs rehab -
like real rehab.
We'll decide how to handle Zach.
You had your turn.
Let him off this show or I walk.
Afraid of a little competition?
No, no. This isn't about competing story lines here,
this is a kid's life.
You were the one who pushed zach into an overdose
in the first place.
Make him go, or I will.
You do and I'll slap a lawsuit on you so fast
you'll get whiplash.
Now get back out there.
You're ours until we're done with you.
When I said let's get a bite to eat,
I meant a fish taco.
I can't afford this.
Well, it's on me.
Consider it a thank you
for the nickel tour of L.A.
Well, in that case, you're welcome.
Um, just to be clear,
the nickel tour is actually still $200, right?
Yeah, the four thousand nickel tour.
What do think they do to a chicken
to make it worth fifty dollars?
I have no idea. Um, let's find out.
Excuse me,
the lady will have the $50 chicken.
I'm gonna have the surf 'n' turf,
and, uh, this wine - the $300 one -
we'll grab one of those, too, please.
Thanks.
You're not our waiter, are you?
Okay, could you get our waiter for us, please?
Thank you.
She's gonna get our waiter for us.
Yeah.
Simon?
Simon!
He's not here.
Maybe we should check the airport.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Okay?
Let's just take a second and regroup, okay?
I'm gonna go downstairs and see if Kevin's awake
and try to get...
I don't know, Dita to help.
You go take a shower, get something to eat,
I'll come grab you when we're ready to go, okay?
Okay.
Hey, dad, it's me, Beth.
I really need your help.
Please call me back.
Are you filming me?
Just checking my messages.
Oh yeah...
Okay, I think I'm done here.
Already?
Uh... Just one second, I gotta...
Let me inspect.
It looks pretty good.
Yeah, I like it. Uh...
Maybe just, uh...
Aghhhhh!
Really, really nice work, Nick.
Really appreciate your attention to detail.
Thank you.
Yeah. O-kay. Okay! Just keep it!
That's fine.
What do you think?
Mm! I think it's the best thing I've ever eaten.
Right? Mm-hmm!
I feel like a cigar.
Do you think they sell cigars here?
Who are you?
Seriously, are you rich?
Not after this meal.
Well, are you gonna die or something?
I sure hope not, but you never know.
Actually, um, I don't get a lot of time off,
so when I do, I like to make it count.
I'm in the Air Force.
Why did he run away?
I don't know. You know, kids do stupid things.
He's upset, something about his dad.
So, please, keep an eye out for him, will ya?
Of course.
Oh, and you were great on the show last night, man.
It was really good stuff.
Thanks.
Yeah, so you need help moving in or...?
No, I got it.
Okay. Well... Welcome home, buddy.
Oh! God.
Sorry, you scared me.
Are you gonna make me go back?
No.
So, who else feels like sharing?
Well, I'm having a pretty tough day actually.
I'm just feel fragile, you know?
The slightest breeze could break me into-
Zach,
you've been quiet today.
Would you like to talk about what happened?
Not really.
You know, when someone has a setback like yours,
it's a setback for everyone.
It's a test of everyone's sobriety.
I'm sorry.
Don't you think you owe us an explanation?
I'm sorry.
I can't do this anymore.
Okay, this is crazy.
This is crazy!
He needs real treatment!
Now, you hold on!
Doctor... Karen is a very reput-
Can you shut up?
You should let him go.
He's really sick.
Come on, he shouldn't be here.
I'm done.
Let's go.
This is about your health, okay?
It's not about getting sued or not getting sued.
She's right. Go ahead, Zach.
If you feel like we're not helping you here,
you're free to go. We won't...
We won't get in your way.
Come on.
I wanna stay.
You wanna what?
I wanna get better.
Walk out that door
and you're in breach of contract;
stay - all you are is a hypocrite.
It's your call.
We... we can cut around all this, right?
How'd you find out where I live?
I got people.
Yeah, apparently.
Hey, I wanted to apologize for ducking out this morning.
I'm not used to being...
I'm just not used to all that.
At least you covered the bill.
Wanna come inside?
Hey, whoa. Whoa.
Let's start with a drink first, okay?
What was it - cognac, right?
Maybe finish that conversation we started.
- Conversation? - Yeah.
Well, what did you think was gonna happen?
They'd adopt you as their kid or something?
I don't know. I mean I wasn't thinking.
You know how some things, they only make sense
when you're not looking right at them,
but then when you do...
Everything starts fall apart, you know?
Not really.
Was that your stomach?
Uh, yeah.
When's the last time you ate?
Yesterday.
No, it's okay.
We don't eat that much anyways.
You still mad at your sister?
Well, she lied to me about dad.
She said that she talked to him all the time,
but she never actually did.
Hmm.
Why didn't you ask to talk to him?
What?
Your dad - why didn't you ever ask to talk to him yourself?
Well, she lied to me.
I'm just saying, why do you think that she did that?
I dunno.
I think you do.
I'd give anything to have someone tell me a lie like that.
I think I'm ready to go back now.
♪ if you where livin' ♪
Also, your date?
Yeah, she's been checking out the guy at the frat table all night.
Oh! Whoa!
Yeah, seriously,
It's like Romeo and Juliet for douche bags.
Oh!
You should really keep an eye on that.
All right, folks, that's my time! Thanks!
Ladies and gentleman,
give it up next for Mr. Nick Wagner!
Woo!
Oh, thank you. Thank you.
That's... That's how I do.
I kiss strangers - any one of you could be next.
Um... Okay, so I'm gonna actually try some new stuff,
if that's okay.
Okay, so you know how those websites
always have that little section
for "casual encounters"
or whatever they call it?
Sex ads?
The sex ad section.
Yeah, I don't know why they have that.
Every ad on the internet is a sex ad.
Senior citizen seeks bridge partner?
Sex ad.
Man requires assistance with garage maintenance -
Sex ad.
Rear drain needs pumping - sex ad.
Now, okay,
Now, as I say that last one out loud,
that had a couple of red flags.
I probably should've seen that one coming...
And eventually I did.
Oh! Woo!
That's the pool.
And washer and dryer's over there.
Wow!
And... That's my front door.
Huh. Um...
Now I've shown you basically all of Los Angeles.
It's yours.
No, thank you.
I actually had a really great time.
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
I'll tell you what.
How 'bout I just save this for our second date.
Second date?
Yeah, our second date.
But, um,
I have to go visit my parents for a few days,
- Mm-hmm... - But, hey...
I am gonna call you.
Yeah, I'm sure.
All you military boys are into long-term commitment.
Actually, we are.
It gives us a false sense of stability.
Hey, when I get back, I'm coming for you, Vargas.
♪ hardly noticed anything ♪
Simon! Simon!
Oh, I thought I lost you.
I'm sorry.
Oh no, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I should've told you the truth about dad.
Yeah, you should have.
I'm not a baby anymore.
You have to tell me everything.
I know, I will.
I promise, okay?
But no more running away.
Deal.
Here. I didn't spend any of it.
It doesn't matter. Are you hungry?
Should I order you some food or...?
I think Connor's doing that already.
Who's Connor?
I used to have this great place up in Studio City.
Decent rent, great views...
But, you know,
plumbing was shot, roof leaked,
so eventually you gotta grow up, right?
Right.
You like it?
Not really.
Wow! Tell me how you really feel.
It's kinda um...
Gay?
You know you're gay, right?
What's up, man?
I didn't force you to come here.
You showed up on your own.
So what do you want?
Guess we'll talk later, huh?
Okay, relax. Relax.
I'm not going anywhere.
Shut up!
What the hell's your problem, man?
Why don't you tell me!
You're the one that's got everything so figured out!
That's not an answer.
I like you. I like you.
But I got rules-
You're not out. I get it.
Your industry... I get it.
But I've dated enough self-haters.
I'm not going back to that,
I did that already.
I like you too, man.
But I'm not interested in any of the demons
that you're bringing in with you.
You figure out how to cut them loose and you give me call me.
I'm sorry, I... I wanna stay.
Well, then talk to me.
I can't! Then get out!
Get out!
This is just a wild guess,
but I would say to start with whoever this Tariq person is.
Good luck, Kal.
We'll cover the bus station, we'll cover the parks...
Where else?
Check the burger joint.
Yeah, I'll take a bunch down to the bus station.
He's a kid, so he's gonna wanna eat.
He has to check the burger joint...
Hey...
That's good.
- Hey! - Hey!
Where were...?
Welcome home, we missed you.
Thanks.
Uh, Connor ordered pizza.
So maybe you wanna come help us eat it?
Yeah. We'd love to.
And, uh, just printed you up three hundred new head shots
if you want them.
Just gotta cut the the tops off.
Thanks.
Hey, Abby! Have you eaten?
Um, a while ago.
Come have some pizza!
What's the occasion?
Couple of us found our way home.
You're moving back? Why?
I just can't seem to stay away.
Hey, I'll toast to that, uh?!
Come on, cups in the air! Am I right?
Boom! Connor, boom!
Hey, it's Nick and Sabrina!
Hey!
Hi.
Hey, Bumblebee, it's dad.
I know I haven't... I just uh...
Listen, I have- I have some good news.
I'm finally getting settled up here and...
I think it's time for you guys to come home-
Who was that?
No one.
Is that the last pepperoni?
You didn't save any for me?
This came for you today.
The envelopes with little windows are the good kind, usually.
I think this is...
It's your commercial money from the yogurt thing!
That I will be signing over to you.
Great. There you go.
Hey, everybody, it's Raquel!
Raquel, come join us.
We're making pizza-related memories over here.
Who's buying?
Who do you think?
The man of the hour - Connor!
Am I invited?
Fine.
Move over, Zigfried.
All right, I need a cocktail.
♪ is this the end I'm looking for ♪
♪ is this the end of broken hearts ♪
- Who is that? - I dunno,
She's been there most of the day.
Is she staying here?
No. I mean, I guess I could, uh, give her the boot,
but, uh... I mean, look at her.
I'm getting all prickly and warm inside.
It's like I ate all of a pineapple.
I think I'm go and talk to her.
What?
Do I know you?
No.
I feel like I know you.
I bet you say that to all the girls.
No, seriously...
Who are you?
My name's Charlotte.
I'm your sister.
♪ is this the end of broken hearts? ♪
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