Rules of Protection The Bodyguard I Hate
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00:00:00I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple.
00:00:25It's over.
00:00:27I got myself a new girl.
00:00:28I hate Ace Atkins!
00:00:32You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like it's nothing?
00:00:43Elena, I can't be with you. I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:00:47You want fearsome women. We're going to have to eliminate them.
00:00:51Please, Ace, save me.
00:00:57Yes!
00:01:10Yes!
00:01:17My deployment's tomorrow. I'm still worried.
00:01:20Don't worry. We're going to be back.
00:01:22We'll be safe and sound. The first thing I'm going to do is get married.
00:01:25I'll be waiting.
00:01:41Oh, my God.
00:01:47Oh, my God. It's so good to see you.
00:01:49It's so good to see you.
00:01:51It's fun.
00:01:53I want to go home together.
00:01:54Yeah, I'll be there in a minute.
00:01:56I'm so sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Ace? He was supposed to come out with you.
00:02:00Ace? He's been back for a month. He didn't tell you?
00:02:04What?
00:02:06Call him up. He will see.
00:02:09Let's go.
00:02:12Ace came back a month ago, but he hasn't been answering my calls.
00:02:21Ace, open up! I know you're in there!
00:02:24Ace! Ace!
00:02:42Ace, what are you doing? Who is that woman?
00:02:49Ace, open the door!
00:02:50Who is there?
00:02:52Who the hell are you and what do you want with Ace?
00:02:54I need to see him.
00:03:00Ace!
00:03:02Explain!
00:03:03Look, I don't know what you want me to say, but it's over.
00:03:08I got myself a new girl. It's time for you to move on.
00:03:11What do you mean it's over?
00:03:13I've been waiting for you for three years.
00:03:15You said we were going to get married when you came back and now you're just telling me to move on?
00:03:19I was just fooling around. I didn't mean anything.
00:03:22Besides, I was never in love with you like I am with Sally. She was the one.
00:03:26It's not you.
00:03:27I don't believe you.
00:03:29I demand that you come out here and talk to me face to face. You owe me that at least.
00:03:33That's the problem with you.
00:03:34You're always demanding this, demanding that.
00:03:36If Elena's not happy, nobody's happy. You're a spoiled rich heiress and no guy wants a woman like that.
00:03:42Can't you understand that?
00:03:44Just fuck off.
00:03:46My dad was right about you.
00:03:49I never should have fallen for you. I hate you, Asa!
00:04:02Did you really have to be so cruel?
00:04:04I feel like you're probably going to tell her the truth. She's not going to leave you.
00:04:08I love her.
00:04:10She's got a name.
00:04:14Let's get you into that wheelchair.
00:04:38I want you to end things with Elena.
00:04:40The engagement is off. Take this money as your compensation.
00:04:45Mr. Pearson, I obviously always have had a lot of respect for you.
00:04:50Quite frankly, I have no interest in your money.
00:04:53All I need is a chance to talk to Elena. That's all I'm asking for.
00:04:55What can you possibly do for Elena when you can't even stand on your own?
00:04:59All you'll do is break her heart.
00:05:01I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple.
00:05:04If you really love her, leave her alone!
00:05:31I'm sorry.
00:05:37Listen to me, son. Remember me.
00:05:41We'll start physical therapy in ten minutes. I'll go get the equipment.
00:05:50Forget about me. You'll find happiness again.
00:05:54Early this morning, Carter Pearson, CEO of Pearson Healthcare, was fatally shot by a gunman on Fifth Avenue.
00:06:00Police suspect the attack may be related to the weight of insurance policy changes that Pearson Healthcare is preparing to implement.
00:06:06For now, the gunman remains at large, while Elena Pearson and the victim's daughter is set to take over as CEO.
00:06:24Elena?
00:06:32Good morning, gentlemen. I've called this emergency meeting to make an important announcement.
00:06:36I will be continuing to advance healthcare reform.
00:06:39The goal is to ensure all patients receive fair insurance coverage, and to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.
00:06:48My plan.
00:06:53What the hell is your shit plan? You're giving away our profits to these poor people. I reject it.
00:06:58Uncle Houston, poor healthcare policies have led to my father's death.
00:07:02My plans are implemented to correct these wrongs.
00:07:05No matter what you say, I will never, ever change my mind.
00:07:10Really? You think you can control the entire group?
00:07:14You're not the only one against this bullshit plan.
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00:08:33Colonel.
00:08:34Today you are going to follow my plan to reduce healthcare prices.
00:08:38We will vote to dismiss you as CEO.
00:08:40Simple as that.
00:08:41Without the board's approval you have no right to dismiss me.
00:08:44You lost your mind enforcing a signature is illegal.
00:08:56No one here will testify against me, just sign the damn paper.
00:09:00Are you all going to let him do this?
00:09:02Belinda, you're asking us to throw our money away and lose our lives.
00:09:05Don't blame us because we're not making it ourself.
00:09:08Let's do this.
00:09:15One, two, three.
00:09:28Get your hands off of her.
00:09:30No way, that voice, it can't be him.
00:09:35It can't be him.
00:09:45Long time no see, Miss Pearson.
00:09:49I'm your personal bodyguard.
00:09:51It's been three years.
00:09:53I've missed you.
00:09:54You were what?
00:09:55Jesus, Elena.
00:09:57Did you do something about your bodyguard?
00:09:59You stupid or something?
00:10:03If you insult my boss again, you're going to be the one that needs some fucking health care.
00:10:07Okay, everyone out of my boardroom.
00:10:13Well, leave or you're fired.
00:10:15I don't give a shit you're my uncle.
00:10:17There's only one way to deal with people like you, Elena, and that's to get rid of them.
00:10:21Just like I got rid of your father.
00:10:27What are you doing here?
00:10:29You haven't told me anything about needing a personal bodyguard.
00:10:33Miss Pearson, Mr. Atkinson.
00:10:36Mr. Oliver, your family butler.
00:10:39This, uh, Mr. Ace Atkins, is the most sought after bodyguard in America.
00:10:45Now, as per the contract, he will provide you protection 24 hours to ensure your safety at all times.
00:10:55I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:10:59I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:11:01Oliver, you can get me literally anyone else.
00:11:04Anyone but him.
00:11:05I urge you to reserve this, please.
00:11:08You're allowed. Your safety is practically guaranteed.
00:11:13Oliver, can you leave us alone for a minute? I need to talk to him.
00:11:20Ace, what are you doing here?
00:11:22I was just making sure that you're safe.
00:11:24Healthcare CEOs are on high alert right now, and, uh, well, I was worried about you.
00:11:30You broke up three years ago. You cheated on me. You don't have the right to be worried about me.
00:11:35The last thing I need right now is you being my bodyguard.
00:11:39The contract's already signed, so I'll just cover the termination fee.
00:11:42Now go.
00:11:43I don't really understand why you're refusing all of this help.
00:11:49Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me?
00:11:54Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me?
00:11:56Why is my heart beating so fast?
00:11:58Are you delusional?
00:12:00Oh, yeah.
00:12:04The rational thing to do is to think of your safety right now, so just pretend to.
00:12:09Only an idiot would entrust their safety to someone who cheated on them while they were engaged.
00:12:14Let go.
00:12:19Take me home.
00:12:23Let go.
00:12:27Asshole.
00:12:28You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like it's nothing?
00:12:37It's gone.
00:12:38I turned off the lights and left the house, right?
00:12:41Yeah.
00:12:47Someone broke in? The killer?
00:12:51Ah!
00:13:08I'm so surprised, Alexis.
00:13:11Didn't you know you were going to be next?
00:13:15No. I don't want to die, please. Someone help me.
00:13:21Help.
00:13:31Ah!
00:13:39Help.
00:13:51Please.
00:13:55Oh, God.
00:13:58I thought I was going to die.
00:14:01You're safe. You're hurt, all right?
00:14:04You saved me.
00:14:07I...
00:14:10You're bleeding.
00:14:14I might be an asshole, but damn, it's even harder than it used to be.
00:14:18You still got that thing, girl?
00:14:20God, it was true.
00:14:23Do you remember those times?
00:14:25Yeah.
00:14:27Bad times.
00:14:38It's harder.
00:14:40It's harder.
00:14:44And...
00:14:46That guy got you in the leg, too, right?
00:14:51He tried to stab me in the leg and he missed.
00:14:55I saw the knife go straight into your leg.
00:15:00Is there something wrong?
00:15:15No.
00:15:31Oh.
00:15:34Oh! My...
00:15:38Am I interrupting?
00:15:39No. No.
00:15:42Ace cut himself and...
00:15:45I was just helping Jess at the moment.
00:15:49Mr. Atkins, I, uh, want your luggage out.
00:15:53Wait, he's not staying with me.
00:15:55Yes, Miss Pierce. Of course.
00:15:58That's exactly what a personal bodyguard does.
00:16:01The contract clearly states that Mr. Atkins must remain by your side 24-7 to ensure your safety.
00:16:10Oliver, it's not just about the contract. I... I can't...
00:16:13I can't let my ex-boyfriend live with me as my bodyguard.
00:16:17You must understand.
00:16:19You might very well be the next target.
00:16:23If you fail to understand this, then I shall have to protect her until her final resignation.
00:16:29I'll be fine. I've already been.
00:16:33Good.
00:16:35Mr. Atkins, from here on out, Miss Pierce's safety is in your hands.
00:16:4410.4.
00:16:57Your... first door on the left. Stay there.
00:17:01What?
00:17:02Ace was just a choice of the elf in the room.
00:17:04We broke up three years ago, and...
00:17:07Now that you're gonna be staying here, I'm gonna need you to establish the boundaries.
00:17:11So, here's how it's gonna go.
00:17:13You are gonna do your job as my bodyguard, and I'm gonna live my life.
00:17:17Nothing else. Is that clear?
00:17:21Understood.
00:17:23I don't understand.
00:17:36This isn't good.
00:17:41I'm sorry.
00:17:48I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
00:17:58Check the house. Check the house.
00:18:00It's up to you.
00:18:01Great. Thanks.
00:18:03I'm gonna go to bed now.
00:18:11Good night.
00:18:12Ah!
00:18:26Ah!
00:18:28Shit.
00:18:39You haven't got a towel.
00:18:57No.
00:19:03I'm a fish. I'm still your boss, remember?
00:19:06No.
00:19:10I'm a fish.
00:19:28You've changed a lot.
00:19:30And after all these years, I still feel the same way.
00:19:48Can I sign some scarfing for you?
00:19:50Yeah, just hold on a second. One minute.
00:19:58Thanks, honey.
00:20:03Is there something for the scarf?
00:20:06I can put it on.
00:20:17I'm surprised that you're so...
00:20:21You're such a kind person.
00:20:23You've been up for yourself.
00:20:26So, does that make sense?
00:20:28I don't know.
00:20:29I hope so. It's just a stupid accident.
00:20:32I'm fine.
00:20:33Okay.
00:20:37Let me go.
00:20:45What is with you and this blanket?
00:20:47I saw that guy get you in the leg.
00:20:50The leg's fine.
00:20:52I'm just sitting.
00:20:53I'm just sitting.
00:20:54Let me sit.
00:20:56I can't be assed. Let me sit.
00:21:10I'm sorry.
00:21:14I'm sorry.
00:21:23You're not my boyfriend anymore. You're my bodyguard.
00:21:26We should keep things professional.
00:21:37You're right.
00:21:39I'm just your boyfriend.
00:21:41I'm sorry.
00:21:49Why don't you put this on? It's lightweight.
00:21:54I'm not wearing that.
00:21:55You gotta do it yourself. It's your clothes.
00:21:59I can't.
00:22:00Yes, you can. Come on.
00:22:02I can't do this.
00:22:03I can't do this.
00:22:12I got it.
00:22:29Why does it have to be so damn attractive?
00:22:34Okay, I have to go. I'm late for work.
00:22:38Yes, ma'am.
00:22:43I'm assuming that assassin, she's in a girl's closet.
00:22:46Maybe she recalls something in there and can't handle it. That's his point.
00:22:50Jen, you need to listen to me.
00:22:53Do something to get her under your thumb.
00:22:55If there's an inferior level, it's a good time.
00:23:04Jesus, Chad. How many times have I told you to knock?
00:23:07Well, I didn't know that.
00:23:09You always did. I'm a lover.
00:23:11I remember.
00:23:13But I'm swamped with work and I don't feel as if I'm taking your time.
00:23:17Let me handle it. I'll do whatever she says.
00:23:20You don't want the targets to find us.
00:23:22It's something we can do together. It takes time off to relax.
00:23:25You know what?
00:23:32Yeah.
00:23:34You know what? Let's do dinner.
00:23:40Great.
00:23:41So, this is a table for two.
00:23:46Why don't you just sit on the floor?
00:24:12I'm just curious to know how you're going to protect her when I'm out here at all times.
00:24:16Thanks for checking in.
00:24:26Well, I don't want to interrupt. Do you guys have an order to go ahead?
00:24:34Anything to fight.
00:24:37Anything to fight.
00:24:39David, I found a collector who was willing to support you.
00:24:42I had to listen to him.
00:24:47And I find it kind of weird, Chad, that you're not offering me a drink.
00:24:49I haven't had a dinner with the two of you like that.
00:24:52Well, this happens.
00:24:55Seeing how you're a man's bodyguard, I took it upon myself to offer you a drink on the job.
00:25:01My apologies.
00:25:04My apologies.
00:25:07I know.
00:25:11I know I've talked to you.
00:25:13And I've watched you grow.
00:25:16Always.
00:25:18And my heart belongs to you.
00:25:22I'm sorry, Chad. I'm not really in the mood to talk about it.
00:25:28Can we start eating?
00:25:30Yeah. Sam.
00:25:34Bingo fight time.
00:25:38Oh, hey, Sam. Sorry about that.
00:25:40She actually doesn't like bingos.
00:25:42I agree. I don't want to play without her.
00:25:44It's totally fine, Sam.
00:25:46This is what I have to do.
00:25:51Wait, wait, wait.
00:25:52Did you just mean how did I not like bingos?
00:25:56Yeah, how did I not like bingos?
00:25:59Well, we actually go way back.
00:26:01I know a hell of a lot more about her than just her preference on bingos.
00:26:04He's my bodyguard. Of course, Oliver told him everything that he needed to know.
00:26:08I'll just go.
00:26:14Okay, something's definitely going on with the lady bodyguard.
00:26:32What was that to me?
00:26:34If I didn't know any better, I think you might be jealous of Chad.
00:26:37I shouldn't be jealous of him.
00:26:39He's a good man.
00:26:41Yeah. Right. You shatter my heart.
00:26:46Just save it.
00:26:48Just go home.
00:26:50I wish this to be the end.
00:26:53I'm sorry.
00:26:55I'm sorry.
00:26:57I'm sorry.
00:26:59I wish this to be the end.
00:27:04I'm sorry.
00:27:06I was just trying to be kind.
00:27:08I didn't mean to hurt you this much.
00:27:14Elena!
00:27:16Elena?
00:27:17Chad, you're back.
00:27:29Dad!
00:27:32Don't leave me. Please.
00:27:35It's fine.
00:27:39I had a dream about my dad.
00:27:43Once he was spitting at me and I didn't know what I was doing.
00:27:53I just don't want this to be something bad.
00:27:57It's the only thing that could make a change in this industry.
00:28:07I'm so sorry.
00:28:10I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm so sorry.
00:28:14It's not to blame. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry.
00:28:16You protected me.
00:28:19You protected me.
00:28:22Do you really think I can trust you after what you've put me through?
00:28:26I'm sure.
00:28:28I'm sure it wasn't honest.
00:28:32No, it didn't.
00:28:34I love you.
00:28:36How did you understand that?
00:28:39You wouldn't die for me.
00:28:48You wouldn't die for me.
00:28:50You wouldn't die for me.
00:29:10I'm sorry.
00:29:14It's late. I think it's time to go to sleep.
00:29:18You're my brother.
00:29:20And I'm scared.
00:29:24It's time to go to sleep.
00:29:26It's time to go to sleep.
00:29:28It's time to go to sleep.
00:29:51What are we doing, Martin?
00:29:53I'm going to teach you some basic self-defense techniques.
00:29:56I'm going to teach you some basic self-defense techniques.
00:29:58Okay.
00:30:00What I mean is, I died first, and you're still in danger.
00:30:03What I mean is, I died first, and you're still in danger.
00:30:05But, yeah.
00:30:07First case scenario.
00:30:14Would you be so kind to do this for me, please?
00:30:17Okay.
00:30:23Now, I'm going to push you a little bit.
00:30:25Now, I'm going to push you a little bit.
00:30:27Try to put your hand on this.
00:30:29Try to put your hand on this.
00:30:31Right there.
00:30:35Push as hard as you can.
00:30:40Right. Nice.
00:30:43All right.
00:30:45Second scenario.
00:30:47What if somebody...
00:30:56What if somebody...
00:31:02It's just self-defense training.
00:31:04It's just self-defense training.
00:31:06What would you do?
00:31:10I'd go for the vulnerable part.
00:31:13I'd go for the vulnerable part.
00:31:15I'd go for the vulnerable part.
00:31:19Very nice. Very fast approach.
00:31:21Okay.
00:31:23Third scenario.
00:31:25Ready?
00:31:27All right.
00:31:33Someone's got you like this.
00:31:35Start stretching.
00:31:38Get me quick.
00:31:43Use your hips.
00:31:45Use your hips to press down.
00:31:47Use your hips to press down.
00:31:52Ace, are you okay?
00:31:54Ace, are you okay? Did I hurt your leg?
00:31:55Ace, are you okay? Did I hurt your leg? No.
00:31:56What was that sound?
00:32:00It didn't hurt my leg.
00:32:02It's fine. It's a good job.
00:32:04You're hurt.
00:32:06It's fine. It's a good job.
00:32:08Ace, did you secure your equipment just in time?
00:32:10Ace, did you secure your equipment just in time?
00:32:11Come check it out.
00:32:12Yeah, sure. Thanks, Josh.
00:32:14Good job today.
00:32:16Seriously.
00:32:22That sounds weird.
00:32:28These signs are creepy.
00:32:30Why?
00:32:32Alina, right?
00:32:34Josh.
00:32:36I used to serve with Ace in the military, but now we're colleagues.
00:32:38He talks about you a lot.
00:32:40Hi, Josh.
00:32:42I'm sorry. Can I ask you?
00:32:44Is there something going on with Ace's leg?
00:32:50Leg? No.
00:32:52Not that I know of.
00:32:54You know, Ace has been single for years now.
00:32:56Everyone here knows that
00:32:58there's someone he's never been able to forget.
00:33:00And that person is you.
00:33:04You're mistaken.
00:33:06He doesn't love me at all.
00:33:08If you knew him, then you would know he broke up with me three years ago.
00:33:10If you knew him, then you would know he broke up with me three years ago.
00:33:12You know, I might be just an outsider,
00:33:14but I know Ace.
00:33:16Maybe something's wrong with Ace.
00:33:18Alright.
00:33:20I gotta go check up on Ace's interview quick.
00:33:22It was nice of you.
00:33:26Maybe something's wrong with Ace.
00:33:28Ace is in the military.
00:33:30Yeah, thanks, Josh.
00:33:32Okay.
00:33:36Ace,
00:33:38Lane asked about your leg.
00:33:40What'd you say?
00:33:44What'd you say?
00:33:46Don't worry. I didn't say anything.
00:33:48But, honestly, man,
00:33:50I think she still cares about you.
00:33:52Maybe it's time to tell her the truth.
00:33:54I appreciate your input, Josh, but I think I know what's best for a man.
00:33:56I might want to do a demonstration.
00:33:58It's overdue for a replacement.
00:34:00I'm still alive.
00:34:02I'm a damaged person.
00:34:04You know that I need a prosthetic.
00:34:06It'll take about three weeks.
00:34:08I'm still on the job. I can't leave Elena alone.
00:34:10I think that'd be very irresponsible of me.
00:34:12You know what you think, Josh?
00:34:14Well, hell no. I think you're right.
00:34:16Well, at least one of us might get the hell out of here, right?
00:34:26All right.
00:34:32Almighty God,
00:34:34in your mercy,
00:34:36turn the darkness of death
00:34:38into the dawn of new life,
00:34:40and throw it all apart
00:34:42into the joy of heaven
00:34:44so our Savior Jesus Christ
00:34:46can die,
00:34:48rose again,
00:34:50and live forevermore.
00:34:52Amen.
00:34:54I need you all to believe me.
00:34:56Your father knew that your reckless
00:34:58reform from tearing his company apart
00:35:00would never rest in peace.
00:35:02He was your brother.
00:35:04If you had even a shred of affection for him,
00:35:06you would never say something like that in his funeral.
00:35:08You know, Uncle Houston,
00:35:10I've always wondered. You've been far angrier
00:35:12about the healthcare reforms than my own father's
00:35:14murder. Could it be that
00:35:16you had something to do with his death?
00:35:18Death?
00:35:20Outrageous slander.
00:35:22I dare you to accuse me of murdering my brother
00:35:24at his funeral.
00:35:32I'm sorry for your loss.
00:35:52What's wrong?
00:36:10This was my father's paper.
00:36:12I got it for him for his birthday,
00:36:14but he didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:36:22Where are you going?
00:36:24Right here.
00:36:26I'm not going anywhere.
00:36:40Go.
00:36:46I promise
00:36:48you won't leave me again.
00:36:50I promise you won't leave me again.
00:36:54Josh said that there's someone in your heart.
00:36:58Someone that you can't forget. Is that someone me?
00:37:04Tell me it is.
00:37:10It's me.
00:37:12It's always you.
00:37:14It's always me.
00:37:16If you love me, then why did you break up with me?
00:37:18It's okay.
00:37:22We should talk about it.
00:37:24I'm just not hurting you.
00:37:26You did hurt me!
00:37:28Three years ago, I waited for you to come back
00:37:30and marry me, and then you left me
00:37:32for another woman!
00:37:34You broke my heart!
00:37:36And then you just walked back into my life
00:37:38like nothing happened!
00:37:40No!
00:37:48No!
00:38:18I know that I drank too much.
00:38:20I know.
00:38:22Yes, I did.
00:38:24I know.
00:38:26I drank.
00:38:28Last night.
00:38:30It's me.
00:38:32You're drunk.
00:38:34You're drunk. Take care of her.
00:38:36He's not going to mention a kiss.
00:38:38Jerk.
00:38:42Well, thank you so much
00:38:44for taking such good care of me, Mr. Bodyguard.
00:38:48You're welcome.
00:38:54You've been far angrier about the health care
00:38:56reforms than my own father's murder!
00:38:58Aren't you done with that bitch,
00:39:00Yelena, yet? She's starting to suspect
00:39:02I had something to do with her father's death.
00:39:04She's hard to handle.
00:39:06The bodyguard of hers is practically glued onto her.
00:39:08I can never get her alone and make any real progress.
00:39:10This, I'm not too.
00:39:12She's been lobbying aggressively
00:39:14within the company. Some of the board are starting
00:39:16to support her reforms. If she keeps this up,
00:39:18I'll get pushed out of the company.
00:39:20What do you want me to do?
00:39:22The company's annual gala is this week.
00:39:24Yelena will undoubtedly use it
00:39:26to rally more support from the board,
00:39:28which we're going to do.
00:39:30Just invite her to go as your date.
00:39:32You're going to propose to her publicly.
00:39:34Tell her she'll get more support from the board
00:39:36if she's married with a husband.
00:39:38Well, I can use the engagement to shift public focus
00:39:40away from your farm. It kills two birds with one stone.
00:39:42Exactly. The media will be there.
00:39:44Yelena will get you in front of everyone.
00:39:46There's no way she risks taking the company's stock prices again.
00:39:52Yelena!
00:39:54I was hoping I would be able to escort you
00:39:56to the company dinner this week.
00:40:00I told you, Mr. Bates. Jason's just...
00:40:02Yeah, right.
00:40:04He's just as bad as a person.
00:40:06Chad, I...
00:40:08Yelena, trust me.
00:40:10I know you know a couple more board members
00:40:12from Healthcare and Affordable.
00:40:16Yeah.
00:40:18Yes, I'd love to go to dinner.
00:40:20Great. See you.
00:40:36How do I look?
00:40:38Well,
00:40:40you have to dress up.
00:40:42More formally.
00:40:44Are you jealous?
00:40:46I just don't think
00:40:48that I deserve this.
00:40:52All of this.
00:40:56That's been enough.
00:40:58I've had enough.
00:41:00I've had enough.
00:41:02I've had enough.
00:41:04That's been it all.
00:41:06You look beautiful.
00:41:08I really wish you could go.
00:41:10I really do.
00:41:12And, uh, Bates,
00:41:14remember your place, okay?
00:41:16There's a board with a bodyguard.
00:41:18So make sure you keep a professional
00:41:20distance between you and your employee.
00:41:22Got it?
00:41:35Yelena's Healthcare and Affordable
00:41:37might have some short-term losses,
00:41:39but I believe the long-term benefits
00:41:41far outweigh the small drawbacks.
00:41:44Forget about that for a moment.
00:41:46What we're really curious about
00:41:48is how far you two will go.
00:41:50Given the company's current PR crisis,
00:41:52announcing a wedding
00:41:54might actually help repair its image.
00:41:56Yelena, Chad seems like
00:41:58an excellent match.
00:42:00Oh, um, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter
00:42:02mistaken Chad in my heart.
00:42:04Thank you for your blessing.
00:42:10Our company has faced
00:42:12challenges recently, but
00:42:14on this special night,
00:42:16our new CEO,
00:42:18Ms. Elena Pearson,
00:42:20would like to say a few words.
00:42:24Before Ms. Pearson says anything,
00:42:26I have a surprise for you.
00:42:28I have a surprise for you.
00:42:30Elena, I have loved you for so long.
00:42:46Marry him!
00:42:48Marry him!
00:42:50Marry him!
00:42:52Marry him!
00:42:54Marry him!
00:42:56Marry him!
00:42:58Marry him!
00:43:00Chad, stand over there.
00:43:02Come on, let's go.
00:43:04We're leaving.
00:43:22What the hell are you doing?
00:43:24I just guessed. You realize how bad
00:43:26you're making the company so much lower.
00:43:28So we're going to just marry that guy
00:43:30to save the company's image?
00:43:32Who I marry is none of your business.
00:43:34We're over, Ace. You're just my bodyguard.
00:43:36You don't get to interfere with my life.
00:43:40I don't love that guy. You barely fucking know him.
00:43:42Who I love is none of your concern.
00:43:46Don't pretend to care about me, Ace Atkins,
00:43:48when you push me away over and over again.
00:43:50Even if I had said yes to Chad's proposal,
00:43:52you would have nothing to do with it.
00:43:54You couldn't stop me.
00:44:02Elena!
00:44:04Wait, wait!
00:44:08Elena, are you in there?
00:44:12Tell him you're busy.
00:44:14Make him leave.
00:44:16Tell him you're busy.
00:44:18Make him leave.
00:44:22Make him leave.
00:44:40I'll be out in a minute.
00:44:42Are you sure you're okay?
00:44:46Yeah, I'm fine.
00:44:48Just go.
00:44:53I don't know.
00:45:04Ace, you're a bastard.
00:45:06Look, I'm sorry.
00:45:08I didn't mean to fuck with you.
00:45:10Oh, and you do.
00:45:12You abandoned me.
00:45:14We were supposed to get married.
00:45:16You have no right to say that to me.
00:45:18What do you think's going on?
00:45:20I don't love you.
00:45:22Do you have any fucking idea?
00:45:24Elena! Who's in there with you?
00:45:26What? What are you saying?
00:45:30What? What are you saying?
00:45:32Elena!
00:45:34What do you think?
00:45:38What are you two doing in here?
00:45:40I could ask you the same question, Chad.
00:45:42You told me it was just a date to the gala,
00:45:44and then you go and pull that stunt out there?
00:45:46Proposing in front of everyone?
00:45:48What? Have you lost your mind?
00:45:50Elena, I have never said no.
00:45:52I have never rejected you.
00:45:54So that has to mean that you feel the same way.
00:45:56What?
00:45:58I haven't said anything.
00:46:00You need to go out and tell the people the truth.
00:46:02What's the difference?
00:46:04Everybody out here thinks that I forgot to say no.
00:46:06It's just you've never rejected me.
00:46:08It's clear that you like me.
00:46:10It's natural for us to be together.
00:46:12Elena, don't start.
00:46:14You're just a fucking bodyguard.
00:46:16Don't think I don't see what's happening.
00:46:18I've been all on your high horse,
00:46:20but deep down, you're just a slut
00:46:22sleeping with your bodyguard.
00:46:30Bravo. Bravo.
00:46:32You two are the perfect pair of adulters.
00:46:34This must be an accident.
00:46:36You're sleeping with her on the side.
00:46:38Shut the fuck up.
00:46:40Elena, you have the audacity
00:46:42to accuse me
00:46:44of damaging the company?
00:46:46Take a look at me.
00:46:48You're the C.L. sleeping with your fucking bodyguard
00:46:50and you're the real disgrace to the piercing group.
00:46:56You see that girl out there?
00:46:58There's no one in the world that I love more than her.
00:47:00You're not going to disrespect her.
00:47:02You show face around here again and I'll fucking kill you.
00:47:04Do you understand?
00:47:14You... you left me?
00:47:18Did you mean what you said?
00:47:22Please just tell me the truth.
00:47:24That's all it takes for us to start over.
00:47:28No.
00:47:30I can't be with you.
00:47:32I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:47:34I'm not whole. I'll never be enough for you.
00:47:36I was just impulsive.
00:47:38I should have set that aside.
00:47:40Am I?
00:47:42You're the one who has him in your wallet.
00:47:44You risk your life for me.
00:47:46You stay up all night to protect me.
00:47:48That is not just a bodyguard doing his job.
00:47:50That is something more and you know it.
00:47:52We want this to go right here.
00:47:54You said that you love me more than anyone else in the world.
00:47:56Ace.
00:48:00Why won't you admit that you still love me?
00:48:02Elena.
00:48:08Look.
00:48:10I'm not here to guard you.
00:48:12I'm your bodyguard.
00:48:14I shouldn't have crossed the line. I'm sorry.
00:48:16No.
00:48:18Let's go.
00:48:20Stay away from me.
00:48:22Elena.
00:48:24I'm sorry, Elena.
00:48:26I can't hold you back.
00:48:28You deserve better than a broken man like myself.
00:48:34Can't handle one woman?
00:48:36Absolutely useless.
00:48:38Bring everybody here, the whole damn time.
00:48:40I would love you to.
00:48:42I'm a freaking loser.
00:48:44I'm going to kill him.
00:48:46Let's go.
00:48:48If that's the case,
00:48:50there's only one option left.
00:48:52We want Pearson.
00:48:54We're going to have to eliminate her.
00:48:56Just like we did our father.
00:49:08You think you can fix everything
00:49:10with these little tricks?
00:49:12Well, Mark Ace...
00:49:14What's your favorite?
00:49:16French toast.
00:49:18I know it's been six making sure everything was perfect.
00:49:20I know it's been a while,
00:49:22so I hope it tastes like
00:49:24how you remember it.
00:49:26Oliver?
00:49:28What are you doing here?
00:49:30This is a signed
00:49:32first edition.
00:49:34Mr. Adkins went through
00:49:36several of his connections
00:49:38to track that down for you.
00:49:40And while you were
00:49:42at your meetings,
00:49:44he took it upon himself
00:49:46to redecorate your entire office.
00:49:48I'm sorry.
00:49:50I'm sorry.
00:49:52I'm sorry.
00:49:54He redecorated your entire office.
00:50:02Do you really think gestures like these
00:50:04are going to make me forgive you?
00:50:08I just want you to be happy.
00:50:10Like,
00:50:12whether you forgive me or not doesn't really matter.
00:50:14You have every right to hate me
00:50:16and to push me away if that's what you want.
00:50:18But please
00:50:20just don't let this anger
00:50:22He had a way at you. It wasn't your fault.
00:50:25Neither was.
00:50:27It was mine.
00:50:29Don't think you've won me over. I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:50:34Don't think you've won me over. I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:50:38Go make me a coffee. We have a meeting soon.
00:50:42Mr. Pearson, if I may say, Mr. Atkins cares for you deeply.
00:50:53And from the way you look at him, it's clear you feel the same way.
00:50:58So why not just be together?
00:51:01No, you don't understand. Every time I take a step forward, he takes two steps back.
00:51:06It's not that simple.
00:51:08Well, maybe you should take the lead.
00:51:11Valentine's Day is right around the corner.
00:51:15Why don't you use the occasion to clear the air and finally talk it through?
00:51:33Well, maybe you should take the lead.
00:51:37The first gift I ever gave you was a motorcycle, and you loved it.
00:51:42Please stay here. I have a surprise for you.
00:51:48All right, and your order will be delivered tonight.
00:51:51Thank you so much. Thank you for shopping with us, Mr. Pearson.
00:52:38Oh, fuck.
00:52:41Josh, Josh! Melinda's been taken.
00:52:44Activate the tracking system and get the cops involved. Hold on after her.
00:52:59Who are you? Look, if this is about the company's health care reforms, then I promise you I'm proposing a new plan.
00:53:06It's set to pass on Monday, so please don't kill me.
00:53:09Shut your mouth. This isn't about health care. You've got it all wrong.
00:53:13What?
00:53:20My uncle hired you? He paid you to kill my dad?
00:53:24Ding, ding, ding. Is it too long enough to figure out?
00:53:27Daddy's little girl was so clever.
00:53:31Now sign the damn thing, or I'll put a hole in your head!
00:53:36Okay, I'll sign. But you have to let me go after.
00:53:40Good. Sign it, and you're free to go.
00:53:45He's lying. As soon as I sign, he'll kill me. Think, Melinda, think.
00:53:49Hurry up.
00:53:51Don't try anything stupid.
00:53:53Break your legs before you can escape.
00:54:01No.
00:54:06I don't want to die. Please, Ace, save me.
00:54:12Now that this job is completed, I can never have to worry about money ever again.
00:54:18Good job.
00:54:30Drop your weapon, or I'll blow her brains out.
00:54:33Ace, don't do it.
00:54:35Drop your weapon!
00:54:37Okay.
00:54:42Good job. Close your eyes and look toward me.
00:54:45Good.
00:55:01No!
00:55:03No!
00:55:09No! No!
00:55:14Are you crazy? He had a gun pointed at your head, and you stole it after him.
00:55:18I thought I lost you.
00:55:20I'm sorry.
00:55:24I know exactly what he's doing, but he asked me to close my eyes. It's over.
00:55:31No.
00:55:36You're safe.
00:55:38Talk!
00:55:40Okay, just get me a medic. I don't want to die.
00:55:42You're going to get some help as soon as you give me some fucking answers, so talk!
00:55:47It's Houston.
00:55:49He paid me to kill Carter.
00:55:51The kid, Melinda.
00:55:53There's proof.
00:55:54Where?
00:55:55My left jacket pocket.
00:55:56Just take it!
00:56:00Kill that idiot Carter Pearson, and the five million dollars is yours.
00:56:08Why would he murder his own brother? My father's been nothing but kind to him.
00:56:17He comes from the way. He's fine.
00:56:20I don't understand.
00:56:22Houston was the company's second largest shareholder. What more could he possibly want?
00:56:26Why would he murder my father?
00:56:30And in front of me, too!
00:56:32I'm going to have to live with that image guarded in the back of my mind for the rest of my life!
00:56:37Some people choose for war, and it's never enough.
00:56:40They're just greedy, and they're monsters, and you never have to think about them again, okay?
00:56:43It's over.
00:56:49I'm going to go home.
00:56:51Okay.
00:57:01Hey, just pull over.
00:57:03What's wrong?
00:57:05Your arm. It's bleeding.
00:57:07Did you notice?
00:57:08I didn't notice. I still find it a little funny.
00:57:11Believe me.
00:57:13It's fine.
00:57:15Just pull over right up there.
00:57:17It's fine.
00:57:18I'll take care of it. We'll stop for a minute.
00:57:30Ace, why did you cheat on me all those years ago?
00:57:35Come on, tell me the truth. I swear, I've been wrapped as manager.
00:57:38I've worked so hard, you can't keep it.
00:57:46Hey, look, I screwed up.
00:57:48But that's in the past.
00:57:50I just want to move forward, okay?
00:57:52Ace, be honest with me. Do you still love me?
00:57:55Come on, don't try and dodge the question.
00:57:58Today you called for backup, but you didn't.
00:58:00You charged right in to save me.
00:58:02You didn't care about me.
00:58:05You wouldn't have gone to such extremes.
00:58:08I love you.
00:58:10Always have, never stop, not even for a second.
00:58:13I can leave you this time.
00:58:15Start fresh.
00:58:17I love you, Lea.
00:58:19I've always loved you.
00:58:22Dude, you need to get your prosthetic leg checked ASAP.
00:58:25I talked to Dr. B. He said if you don't get treated soon,
00:58:28your leg may forever be a sensation.
00:58:35Today we're here to talk about my health care reform strategy.
00:58:38You can't even heal your personal life.
00:58:41The news came out, and this company's stock prices fell another five points.
00:58:45And you don't even know what you're talking about.
00:58:48The stock prices fell another five points.
00:58:50And yet you still think you can push the reforms.
00:58:53I'm the first to object.
00:58:55Elena, do you know how the other health care companies are buying this?
00:58:58They're saying they're responsible idiots because we let a woman become the CEO.
00:59:05Uncle Houston, if my scandals are causing such problems for the company,
00:59:09how do you plan to account for the damages that your actions have caused?
00:59:14Like hiring someone to kill my father.
00:59:19Like hiring someone to kill my father.
00:59:25That's slander.
00:59:27Your father was killed by an angry citizen who was dissatisfied with the current health care system.
00:59:31What does that have to do with me?
00:59:36Kill that idiot Carter Pearson, and the five million dollars is yours.
00:59:42I testify that Houston Pearson paid me to kill Carter Pearson,
00:59:46and they paid me to try to kill Elena Pearson.
00:59:54I hereby declare that Houston Pearson is immediately stripped of all his duties within this group.
01:00:00You murdered my father and tried to kill me.
01:00:03You need to pay for your crimes.
01:00:05You need to pay for your crimes.
01:00:07Who do you think you are?
01:00:09Who do you think you are?
01:00:11Do you think you can kick me out of Pearson Group?
01:00:13I gave everything to this company.
01:00:16Why should you, the daughter of that idiot Carter Pearson, inherit this company?
01:00:20What is wrong with increasing the claim denial rate?
01:00:23This company's profits doubled because I developed AI technology
01:00:27that increased our claim denial rate to 40%, the highest in the industry.
01:00:31And that old fool Carter, he dared to yell at me over this.
01:00:35He deserved to die!
01:00:37Every accomplishment you've made has been riding off to the coattails of struggling people
01:00:42and my father's life, and you show no remorse for them.
01:00:45You're a monster.
01:00:48Don't move.
01:00:52Raise your hands.
01:00:55Houston Pearson, you're under arrest for first-degree murder.
01:01:07Now, does anyone else have anything to say?
01:01:09Great.
01:01:11All those in favor of implementing my healthcare reform strategy, raise your hand.
01:01:20Raise your hand.
01:01:22Raise your hand.
01:01:24Raise your hand.
01:01:26Raise your hand.
01:01:28Raise your hand.
01:01:30Raise your hand.
01:01:32Raise your hand.
01:01:34Raise your hand.
01:01:37Raise your hand.
01:01:39Raise your hand.
01:01:41Raise your hand.
01:01:43Raise your hand.
01:01:45Raise your hand.
01:01:47Raise your hand.
01:01:49Raise your hand.
01:01:51Very well, it seems the majority has voted.
01:01:54Yes.
01:01:55I declare that the healthcare reform plan, with the slogan,
01:01:58Deliver, Declare, and Disclose, has officially passed and will be implemented immediately.
01:02:20Cheers.
01:02:22Congratulations on the huge success of healthcare reform.
01:02:26Pretty good.
01:02:29Congrats, you two.
01:02:31Looks like you guys are officially back together.
01:02:33Should I be-
01:02:34I think it would be really funny.
01:02:35Yeah, that's good.
01:02:36Miss Pearson, if your father could see you now, he'd be so proud.
01:02:44Thank you so much, guys.
01:02:46It has been for you.
01:02:48I don't think my healthcare reform plan would be missed.
01:02:51Especially you guys.
01:02:54I don't know what I would have done without you.
01:02:58I don't know what I would have done without you either.
01:03:03Cheers!
01:03:16Hey.
01:03:19Were you looking for me?
01:03:21I saw she's out there drinking like a wild animal.
01:03:24She's trying to make everyone join her.
01:03:26Well, we're still here.
01:03:29I don't understand.
01:03:31I don't understand.
01:03:34I don't understand.
01:03:38Mr. Hedges, your duties as a bodyguard are officially over.
01:03:43What's next in your agenda?
01:03:45I feel great.
01:03:51What's wrong?
01:04:13What's wrong?
01:04:15What's wrong?
01:04:18What's wrong?
01:04:20I mean, I just...
01:04:25I don't know if we're in a place or if this is our time.
01:04:30What?
01:04:32After everything we've been through, Ace, I thought we were past this.
01:04:35I know, but I...
01:04:37But what?
01:04:41I just... I don't think we should pursue this anymore.
01:04:44I should think this through.
01:04:46I should think this through.
01:04:54I don't know what to ask.
01:04:56Why does he keep pushing me to think?
01:05:10Of course.
01:05:16Of course.
01:05:24Ace! Ace!
01:05:26It's okay.
01:05:27Ace!
01:05:28It's okay. He's dead.
01:05:38Oh, my God! Miss Pearson! I'm going to call an ambulance!
01:05:47Is he going to be okay, Doctor?
01:05:55I don't...
01:05:58I don't know.
01:06:02I'm starting to worry.
01:06:04All right. I respect your wishes.
01:06:10Unfortunately, the bullet didn't hit anybody.
01:06:14His physical condition is excellent, so we should let him go.
01:06:18Thank you, Doctor.
01:06:20By the way, there's a police officer who would be able to help you.
01:06:24Okay, good.
01:06:29Officer, what's going on with the assassin?
01:06:32Why would someone try to kill me when Houston's already been apprehended?
01:06:36According to our investigation,
01:06:38Chad Vega, one of your company's executives,
01:06:40has been involved in the long-term illegal financial crimes of Houston.
01:06:44The killer was hired by him.
01:06:46What? Chad was in cahoots with Houston?
01:06:50Ten minutes ago, we apprehended Chad at his residence.
01:06:53You can rest assured that, with Houston's testimony,
01:06:56all related individuals have been arrested.
01:06:58I see.
01:07:00Considering your bodyguard was injured,
01:07:02the police are going to offer you protection until the trial is over.
01:07:06I see.
01:07:08I'm going to pick up Mace's phone so he can get back to me.
01:07:12Mace?
01:07:23Dear Lynn, your bodyguard mission is complete.
01:07:26You're no longer in danger, so it's time for me to leave.
01:07:29I just wanted to say goodbye and wish you all the best.
01:07:32Mace.
01:07:36Leaving me again?
01:07:38I won't let you leave without an explanation.
01:08:00It's her. The woman that Mace cheated on me with.
01:08:04I was here to visit with your bestie.
01:08:07That's your daughter, isn't it?
01:08:09Yes.
01:08:11I'm so sorry I disobeyed your orders.
01:08:14You didn't date Mace, so why did you want him to save me?
01:08:17This involves Mace's crime syndicate,
01:08:19and I'm not at liberty to disclose that information.
01:08:22But Elena, I assure you, Mace did not betray you.
01:08:26Elena, I assure you, Mace did not betray you.
01:08:29Why?
01:08:31Why did he lie to me, make me hate him, and break up with me?
01:08:35I think you're supposed to open up to the truth for yourself.
01:08:39But I think that deep down, Mace really wants you to know everything.
01:08:44It's just too late to talk.
01:08:52Elena? What are you doing here?
01:08:54Josh, Mace isn't at the hospital, and he just left me a note.
01:08:57Do you know where he is?
01:08:58What?
01:09:00Does he know how important it is to recover properly
01:09:02after a surgery for your prosthetic leg?
01:09:07What do you mean, prosthetic leg?
01:09:10Oh, man.
01:09:12I wasn't supposed to say that.
01:09:13Josh, what do you mean, prosthetic?
01:09:16I don't know.
01:09:18Three years ago, Mace's leg was pulled off his helmet.
01:09:21Your father told him that a disabled person would only hurt you.
01:09:25So, he pretended to cheat on you and broke up with you.
01:09:29Later, after you got your prosthetic leg,
01:09:31you still felt like a disabled person.
01:09:33He thought a great girl like you was for the better.
01:09:36So, he appointed you a critical voice.
01:09:39Mom?
01:09:41Go check out the reorganization center.
01:09:44He's gonna use your prosthetic leg for good.
01:09:46Just go find him.
01:09:47Mace, you jerk.
01:09:49How could you keep something so important from me?
01:09:51This time, I won't let you go.
01:09:53I won't let you walk away again.
01:09:56Unfortunately, you came in time.
01:09:58No prosthetic can do too much damage to the nerves.
01:10:01For the treatment, you should recover naturally.
01:10:04This one is a major treatment.
01:10:19This is the secret you've been keeping from me?
01:10:41This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:10:44Later, you should be really grateful.
01:10:49This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:10:53No.
01:10:55You shouldn't be seeing me like this.
01:10:57I need you to leave right now.
01:10:58Why wouldn't you just tell me?
01:11:00Do you really think that little of me?
01:11:03That I'm just a shallow, unsupportive partner?
01:11:06How was I supposed to tell you this without help?
01:11:08I mean, why would a guy like me
01:11:10be able to be with a perfect woman like you?
01:11:14Huh?
01:11:15But I can't even do half the things I was able to
01:11:18three years ago.
01:11:19I mean, you don't know how this feels, okay?
01:11:20I mean, just fucking look at me, Elena.
01:11:22I can't even stand up straight.
01:11:23But I love you.
01:11:26Mace, can't you see?
01:11:29No matter how you feel about yourself,
01:11:31I have always loved you.
01:11:33Always.
01:11:39Mace, stop pushing me away.
01:11:43Ace, I need you to listen to me right now.
01:11:48You have left me so many times.
01:11:51You can't keep running from me.
01:11:54I am here to stay.
01:11:56Go ahead.
01:11:58Mace, listen to me.
01:12:16Nothing feels uncomfortable.
01:12:18But don't try to be comfortable.
01:12:20I guess it's more comfortable than this, actually.
01:12:24You know, I wouldn't blame you
01:12:26if it was the same old day.
01:12:29I might be coming back to you
01:12:31if I ever miss a leg like that.
01:12:34If you ever say something so pessimistic again,
01:12:37I will twist your ear off.
01:12:40I love Ace Atkins.
01:12:42The person, not the leg.
01:12:44So whatever you're missing a leg,
01:12:45I will love you all the same.
01:12:47Will you leave me if I was missing a leg?
01:12:50Yes.
01:12:52No.
01:12:54I'm sorry.
01:12:56I'm so sorry.
01:12:58We do the same.
01:13:01I am choosing you.
01:13:18Miss Pearson,
01:13:20your compensation cost for critical illness
01:13:22has saved my daughter's life.
01:13:26Miss Pearson, your health care reform plan
01:13:28has been a great success,
01:13:30making you the most popular CEO in the U.S.
01:13:32What made you insist on health care reform
01:13:34despite everyone's doubts?
01:13:36I was able to overcome many obstacles
01:13:39and achieve reform success,
01:13:40partly due to great planning,
01:13:42but also because of my young son, Ace Atkins.
01:13:47His love helped me overcome all difficulties.