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00:00Can you believe this place?
00:01I mean, honestly, I hope I can get this place shut down.
00:13You good?
00:20No, he's a sleazy jerk.
00:22Yes, Garrett.
00:24You know what?
00:24I don't care that he has all this money.
00:27He can't buy himself a better personality.
00:28Let me call you back.
00:42Lena, I hope you have an explanation for your behavior.
00:46Yes, he's a scumbag.
00:48And he was rude to the waitstaff, like always.
00:51I mean, their jobs are hard enough without him making it worse.
00:54Apologize.
00:55Absolutely not.
00:57I am not sorry.
00:58In fact, if I had another drink, I would throw in his face all over again.
01:02Um, Garrett, will you excuse us for a minute?
01:15Garrett is one of the wealthiest bachelors in the country.
01:18And you want to throw all that away just because he's not nice to waiters?
01:22Just because you care about money above all else doesn't mean that I do.
01:26He just inherited his father's company.
01:29Your marriage is our chance to merge the company's.
01:33Sweetie, it's not just about money.
01:36It's about the company and our family legacy.
01:39What about what I want?
01:41Is it too much to ask that I marry a good person?
01:44You're spoiled!
01:45You don't care about money because you've never had to live without it!
01:49Honey, we just want what's best for you.
01:53And the family.
01:55And that's it.
01:56Okay, you find yourself a wealthy, eligible bachelor who's also a nice guy.
02:04And then maybe we'll reconsider.
02:06But that person does not exist.
02:10In the meantime, I highly recommend you make things right with Garrett.
02:15Or you can live under a different roof.
02:17Fine, then.
02:20I guess I'll be staying somewhere else tonight.
02:39Hey, do you want something to eat?
02:41I think I have...
02:42You've got everything I need.
02:45Hey, hey, hey.
02:46Hey, it's me.
02:48Let me go.
02:49Have you?
02:50Never.
02:51Look, let's just get married, okay?
02:52And put all this behind us.
02:54Think of how happy our parents are going to be.
02:55No!
02:56The lady said let her go.
02:58Stay out of this, bum.
03:00I'm serious.
03:02Did you not hear me?
03:03Now you're gonna.
03:09You okay?
03:14Is he gonna be okay?
03:15He'll be fine.
03:16You should get going before he wakes up.
03:19Wait, wait, wait.
03:25He's just so obsessed with the company.
03:41Everything he does is to make the company bigger and better.
03:46He wants me to take over.
03:48And he's terrified if he'll go to anyone who isn't family.
03:51So he's forcing you to get married?
03:54What is this, the 1700s?
03:56This is how he's always been.
03:58He only respects people who are rich and successful.
04:02And thinks anyone who is poor is uncultured and not even worth his time.
04:08If I marry someone with a net worth less than $100 million, he would disown me.
04:14Wait.
04:14What if we find someone who's poor but make it seem like he's rich.
04:24Get your dad to fall in love with him and then when he finds out, he'll realize how wrong he is.
04:29You okay?
04:31You okay?
04:34That's actually not a bad idea.
04:37And I might just have the perfect candidate.
04:38After my parents kicked me out, there was really no other place to go.
04:45I got let go from my job as a banker and the stress got to me.
04:50One car crash later, I'm on the street.
04:53I'm sorry, guys.
04:56I know this won't change your life, but hopefully it changes your day.
05:01Where'd you get this?
05:02I met a nice young lady yesterday.
05:06Where's yours?
05:07I'm fine.
05:09Come on, Nick.
05:10We know you're hungry, too.
05:15What are you doing here?
05:17To thank you.
05:20And because I have a job offer.
05:22I'll give you $1,000 if you pretend to be my boyfriend.
05:27Just for one night.
05:29Thanks, but I'll pass.
05:30Nick, are you kidding?
05:31That's light-changing money.
05:32And you know what we could do with $1,000?
05:34We wouldn't have to sleep on the street.
05:36We'd have food for days.
05:37You've got to say yes.
05:40$5,000 cash and I'm in.
05:48Maybe we should change his hair color.
05:50Maybe some glasses?
05:51Oh, yes.
05:52Yeah.
05:53Your notice.
05:56As per your lease.
06:03You're raising my rent again?
06:05That's twice in one year.
06:07With interest rates where they are, I don't have a choice.
06:09Maybe if you had some paying customers, that would help.
06:12Do I know you?
06:22Shall we?
06:23Yes, we shall.
06:24So, where's this new man of yours?
06:38Ah, there he is.
06:50Good to see you.
06:51Good to see you.
06:56You invited Garrett.
06:57Just because you want to play games doesn't mean I don't keep my high on the prize.
07:10Everyone, I would like to introduce you to Nick.
07:40My new boyfriend.
07:49Good to see you.
07:53I'm so sorry.
07:54I'm so sorry.
07:58Commercial real estate is a hard business to be in these days.
08:01How are you getting on?
08:02Quite well.
08:04But much better when the partnership with Owen begins.
08:08Owen just acquired his hundredth building in the state.
08:12That makes you, what, the fourth largest commercial property owner in the state?
08:16Fifth.
08:17After our company's merge, we'll be second.
08:20Right after running horses real estate, the largest commercial brokerage in the state.
08:25I'm looking forward to it.
08:28But I only merge companies with my family.
08:31Well, I am ready.
08:33Whenever Lena is.
08:36You want to merge your companies?
08:38You aren't worried about the tax implications of AB20?
08:40I think it would be more profitable to keep your company small enough to avoid the megacore tax.
08:45That service is straight to the mouth.
09:00Don't worry about it.
09:01I am so sorry, sir.
09:03Don't worry about it.
09:04These glasses aren't even prescription.
09:12That's high fashion for you.
09:14Excuse me.
09:16Hey.
09:22I can't believe you're still trying to marry that girl.
09:25Babe, it's just a business strategy.
09:27I still love you.
09:28We'll be together eventually.
09:29Fine.
09:30But you better make it up to me.
09:32Anything for you, babe.
09:34I'm going to call you back.
09:38I have the financial report you asked for.
09:48Anything I can do to help, sir?
09:52Not unless you can find a way to add a million dollars to get us back into the black.
09:59Should we all be worried, sir?
10:01We'll be fine.
10:03We have options.
10:04Actually, there is one thing.
10:14Are you a good investigator?
10:15Oh, I forgot to tell you.
10:24It's crazy.
10:25My landlord called and said he's putting my rent back down to what it was when I first moved in.
10:29What?
10:30You're kidding.
10:31That's what I said.
10:32But you put it in writing and everything, so...
10:34Well, that's amazing.
10:36Well, that's amazing.
10:37I wonder what happened.
10:39Maybe you had a change of heart.
10:44Oh, no.
10:45I'm going to be late.
10:47Where are you going?
10:47Oh, I just volunteer at the Children's Hospital on Saturdays.
10:52Can I come?
10:53I'd love to help.
10:54Sure.
10:55Sure.
11:06My dad says as soon as he gets enough money for my treatment, then I'll get to leave, and
11:10we can go to the park and get ice cream after.
11:13I love that.
11:16Hey, sweetie.
11:17It's time for some tests.
11:18Hey, we'll be here when you get back, okay?
11:30You're really good with her.
11:31I lost my best friend when I was younger.
11:35She was sick, and her family couldn't afford treatment.
11:41I couldn't do anything.
11:42So now, I guess I try to honor her memory every time I make one of these kids smile.
11:50You still can't do anything.
11:51You're an adult.
11:53I work at my dad's company, and he gives me an allowance.
11:57I have no financial independence.
12:01And he still wants me to take over once he retires, you know?
12:06I just hate that idea.
12:08Yeah.
12:12Then don't do it.
12:19If your heart's not in it, don't waste your time.
12:23That's a nice sentiment, but there are consequences.
12:26If I do something my dad doesn't approve of...
12:29What about me?
12:31Does he approve of me?
12:33So, what'd you dig up on this guy?
12:35There's no record of Nick Thomas Patterson.
12:37No birth certificate, no social security, no passport.
12:40Look, I'm no expert, but I know you've got a lot of heart.
12:46Don't throw that away.
12:49What's your story?
12:52Everyone has one.
12:55How is that possible?
12:57Because Nick Thomas Patterson doesn't exist.
13:00Oh, Lena.
13:06Don't forget about the fundraiser this Friday.
13:09You know I'm always excited to support the Children's Hospital.
13:13It's very honorable of you.
13:14Ah, just a tax write-off.
13:18Uh, appearances, of course.
13:20More importantly,
13:22Garrett's gonna be there.
13:24Give you two a chance to reconnect.
13:27I don't mind coming.
13:29For moral support.
13:36Hey.
13:37Um, I just wanted to say that
13:40I appreciate you doing all of this.
13:44I know that my dad is a lot to be around.
13:48But, you just hung in there.
13:53Not even asking for a dime.
13:56So,
13:57here.
13:59Like this.
14:03Keep it.
14:04I can't take that.
14:05Don't act like you are.
14:08When you first said no...
14:10Thanks for the past.
14:11Nick, are you kidding?
14:12That's life-changing money.
14:14Do you know what we could do with a thousand dollars?
14:15I knew the only reason that you said yes
14:18is because
14:20you wanted to give to your friends.
14:22Aren't you?
14:25Nick,
14:25you don't have to explain.
14:28You never do.
14:40Aren't you coming?
14:41Actually, I'm gonna go for a walk.
14:43Check on some friends.
14:44Guys, it's me.
15:11Oh, my gosh.
15:12Tell us everything.
15:13Nick, there's no time.
15:15Just came in here to give you this
15:16and to invite you to an event.
15:19Will you come?
15:20For that much cash?
15:20I'll do somersaults the whole way there.
15:22You got all this just for beating up some rich prick?
15:24I can't see it all the time.
15:35I can see it in my mind.
15:41I can see it in my mind.
15:43I can see it in my mind.
15:44I can see it in my mind.
15:52So tell me, I want to learn more about you.
15:56How'd you learn so much about real estate?
15:59I like to pride myself as a lifelong learner.
16:03Impressive, given your background.
16:07I have an announcement to make.
16:11What's going on here? Our special guest Nick here is not
16:15who he says he is. He's a fraud.
16:19Nick is not even his real name. The truth is,
16:23he's a bum.
16:27Is that true? Some of it.
16:31My real name isn't Nick. This is a disguise,
16:35but I'm not a bum.
16:39My name is John J. Smith.
16:43Founder and CEO of Running Horses Real Estate, so I'd appreciate it
16:47if you don't try to embarrass me at my own fundraiser.
16:51After our companies merge, we'll be second.
16:55Right after Running Horses Real Estate,
16:57the largest commercial brokerage
16:59in the state.
17:01I also find it particularly interesting that when you're
17:03out here judging me on how much money you think
17:05I have, it's your company
17:07that's going bankrupt.
17:09Don't believe him.
17:11He's clearly a liar.
17:13Yeah?
17:15Why does your financial statement say you lost millions of dollars this year?
17:17How did you get that?
17:19Part of our due diligence when I considered
17:21buying your company out of bankruptcy.
17:23You want to merge with my company to save your own?
17:27Um, well, um...
17:35Wait, I'm so confused.
17:37Why live on the street?
17:39You're the richest person in the world.
17:41My whole life, people have been using me for my money.
17:51No one ever really cared about me.
17:55He just wanted me to pay for everything.
17:57I became jaded.
18:01I hated people.
18:05Even my fiance only wanted me for my money.
18:09Found out she was cheating on me the week before our wedding.
18:15Turns out she'd been with him before we even met.
18:17I was lost.
18:23I craved human connection.
18:26Real human connection.
18:30So I left.
18:33I decided to see who I was without it all.
18:36And who people are when I don't have money.
18:39I wanted to have faith in people again.
18:44It worked.
18:45I finally found people I could trust.
18:48Real friends.
18:50I'd like to introduce all of you to Dan and Tim.
18:54I met them on the street.
18:55And it turns out Dan is a great identifier to good investments.
18:59And Tim is always with numbers thanks to his years in banking.
19:02I brought them on my team.
19:04I want to help people.
19:06You're raising my rent again?
19:08That's twice in one year.
19:10My landlord called and said he's putting my rent back down to what it was when I first moved in.
19:13That's amazing.
19:15I wonder what happened.
19:17Maybe he had a change of heart.
19:20Wait.
19:22It was you, wasn't it?
19:24You stopped the increase for my friend Caroline.
19:27But you don't even know her.
19:29I don't.
19:30But I do know someone who's pretty amazing.
19:33Someone who doesn't let money affect how she treats people.
19:36Lena.
19:38If you forgive my deception.
19:41Would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?
19:44For real this time?
19:45Yes.
19:48Absolutely yes.
19:50This is wonderful.
19:54A merger between my company and Running Horse's real estate would be-
19:59Sorry, I forgot to add.
20:01It's one condition to be my girlfriend.
20:04You can't take over your dad's company.
20:06You have such a big heart.
20:11Follow it.
20:13Don't waste it on what you're supposed to do.
20:15Absolutely not.
20:17She will be taking over.
20:19This is a family company.
20:21You can't control her anymore.
20:23You stay out of it.
20:25She's my daughter.
20:26Dad.
20:30He's right.
20:32My heart isn't in real estate.
20:35I can't feel your shoes.
20:41I want to do this my way.
20:44I want to support sick kids and children's hospitals.
20:52That's what I want to do with my life.
20:56I saw the news.
21:05You're bankrupt.
21:06It's just a setback.
21:07I swear.
21:08If you get your money back, call me.
21:11Until then, stay out.
21:13No, no, no, no.
21:14I brought a special visitor.
21:26Lena, I got better.
21:28Oh, my goodness.
21:30You did.
21:32Some stranger gave us the money for my treatment.
21:34Well, whoever it was, sounds like an angel.
21:38Look at you.
21:40You're glowing.
21:44Um.
21:46I'm sorry for how I treated you.
21:50I just wanted the best for you and for all of us.
21:53And I was wrong about what that was.
21:59I see that, uh, you're making a real difference here.
22:03All thanks to your boyfriend.
22:05Actually, he's my real fiance now.
22:12Oh.
22:14I see a merger in our future.
22:17Family business after all.
22:18Yeah.
22:19Yeah.