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00:00:00Will Elena Pearson, the victim's daughter, be the next target?
00:00:10Long time no see, Miss Pearson. I'm your personal bodyguard.
00:00:17I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple!
00:00:20It's over. I got myself a new girl.
00:00:22I hate these actors!
00:00:24You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like it's nothing?
00:00:31Are you afraid you're gonna fall in love with me again?
00:00:39Elena, I can't be with you. I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:00:43We want Pearson Group. We're going to have to eliminate her.
00:00:47Please, Ace, save me!
00:00:54You
00:01:09Yes!
00:01:17Your deployment's tomorrow. I'm still worried.
00:01:20Don't worry. I'm gonna be back. I'm gonna be safe and sound.
00:01:23The first thing we're gonna do is get married.
00:01:25I'll be waiting.
00:01:43Oh, my God!
00:01:45Oh, my God.
00:01:51Oh, my God. It's so good to see you.
00:01:53It's so good to see you.
00:01:55I miss you a lot.
00:01:57I can't wait to go home together.
00:01:59Yeah. What are you having for dinner?
00:02:01I'm so sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Ace? He was supposed to come out with you.
00:02:05Ace? He's been back for a month. He didn't tell you?
00:02:09What?
00:02:12Call him up. You'll see.
00:02:14Let's go.
00:02:18Ace came back a month ago, but he hasn't been answering my calls.
00:02:28Ace, open up! I know you're in there!
00:02:31Ace! Ace!
00:02:41Ace?
00:02:51Ace, what are you doing? Who is that woman?
00:02:58Ace, open the door!
00:03:01Who the hell are you, and what do you want with Ace?
00:03:03I need to see him.
00:03:11Ace, explain.
00:03:13Look, I don't know what you want me to say.
00:03:17It's over.
00:03:19I got myself a new girl.
00:03:21It's time for you to move on.
00:03:23What do you mean it's over?
00:03:25I waited for you for three years.
00:03:27You said we were going to get married when you came back,
00:03:29and now you're just telling me to move on?
00:03:31I was just fooling around that whole time.
00:03:33I didn't mean any of it.
00:03:35Besides, I was never in love with you like I am with Sally.
00:03:38She's the one, all right? It's not you.
00:03:40I don't believe you.
00:03:42No, I demand that you come out here and talk to me face-to-face.
00:03:45You owe me that at least.
00:03:47That's the problem with you, isn't it?
00:03:49You're always demanding this, demanding that.
00:03:51If Elena's not happy, nobody's happy.
00:03:53You're a spoiled, rich heiress,
00:03:55and no guy wants a woman like that.
00:03:57Can't you understand that?
00:03:59Just fuck off.
00:04:01My dad was right about you.
00:04:05And I never should have fallen for you.
00:04:07I hate Ace Atkins!
00:04:10I hate him.
00:04:20Did you really have to be so cruel?
00:04:22I mean, I feel like you probably could have told her the truth.
00:04:24She's not going to leave you.
00:04:34That's what I'm afraid of.
00:04:36I love her.
00:04:38She's got to let her go.
00:04:44Let's get you into that wheelchair.
00:04:46I love you.
00:05:06I want you to end things with Elena.
00:05:08The engagement is off.
00:05:10Take this money as your compensation.
00:05:13Mr. Pearson, I obviously always have had a lot of respect for you.
00:05:18Quite frankly, I have no interest in your money.
00:05:21All I need is a chance to talk to Elena.
00:05:23That's all I'm asking for.
00:05:24What can you possibly do for Elena
00:05:26when you can't even stand on your own?
00:05:28All you'll do is break her heart.
00:05:30I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple.
00:05:34If you really love her, leave her alone!
00:05:42No!
00:06:03Thanks for doing this, Sally.
00:06:05I really appreciate it.
00:06:07We'll start physical therapy in ten minutes.
00:06:10Go get the equipment.
00:06:15I love you, Elena.
00:06:17Forget about me.
00:06:19You'll find happiness again.
00:06:26Early this morning, Carter Pearson,
00:06:28CEO of Pearson Healthcare,
00:06:30was fatally shot by a gunman on Fifth Avenue.
00:06:33Police suspect the attack may be related
00:06:35to the wave of insurance policy changes
00:06:37that Pearson Healthcare is preparing to implement.
00:06:39For now, the gunman remains at large,
00:06:41while Elena Pearson, the victim's daughter,
00:06:43is set to take over as CEO.
00:06:56Clean that up.
00:07:04Good morning, gentlemen.
00:07:06I've called this emergency meeting
00:07:07to make an important announcement.
00:07:09I will be continuing to advance healthcare reform.
00:07:13The goal is to ensure all patients
00:07:16receive fair insurance coverage
00:07:19and to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.
00:07:22My plan...
00:07:27What the hell is your shit plan?
00:07:29You're giving away our profits to these poor people.
00:07:31I reject it.
00:07:33Uncle Houston, poor healthcare policies
00:07:35have led to my father's death.
00:07:37My plans are implemented to correct these wrongs.
00:07:40No matter what you say,
00:07:42I will never, ever change my mind.
00:07:45Really?
00:07:47You think you can control the entire group?
00:07:50I'm not the only one against this bullshit plan.
00:08:05Fuck!
00:08:36Looks like you all need some more training still.
00:08:39Got a long way to go.
00:08:43Will the healthcare heiress be able to bring about meaningful reform,
00:08:46or will she be next on the assassins' list?
00:08:49Hey, Josh, can you bring me my headset and my jacket, please?
00:08:52Ace, you're the CEO of the company.
00:08:55You could totally assign someone else to handle Elena's case.
00:08:58So you heard the news, too, huh?
00:09:00You think anyone's going to protect her like I would, Josh?
00:09:05I'll handle it.
00:09:15Elena, today you're going to follow my plan
00:09:19to increase healthcare prices.
00:09:21We will vote to dismiss you as CEO.
00:09:24Simple as that.
00:09:26Without the board's approval, you have no right to dismiss me.
00:09:30No.
00:09:39Have you lost your mind? Forcing a signature is illegal.
00:09:42No one here will testify against me.
00:09:44Just sign the damn paper.
00:09:47Are you all going to let him do this?
00:09:49Elena, you're asking us to throw our money away on those lowlifes.
00:09:52Don't blame us because we're not picking your side.
00:10:00Let's go, guys. Come on.
00:10:16Get your hands off of her.
00:10:18No way. That voice.
00:10:21It can't be him.
00:10:24It can't be him.
00:10:29It can't be him.
00:10:36Long time no see, Ms. Pearson.
00:10:40I'm your personal bodyguard.
00:10:42It's been three years.
00:10:44I've missed you, Elena.
00:10:46You were what?
00:10:47Jesus, Elena.
00:10:49Did you do something about your bodyguard?
00:10:51You stupid or something?
00:10:55You insult my boss again.
00:10:57You're going to be the one that needs some fucking health care.
00:11:00Okay, everyone out of my boardroom.
00:11:07Leave, or you're fired. I don't give a shit you're my uncle.
00:11:11There's only one way to deal with people like you, Elena.
00:11:14And that's to get rid of them.
00:11:16Just like I got rid of your father.
00:11:22What are you doing here?
00:11:24No one told me anything about needing a personal bodyguard.
00:11:28Ms. Pearson, Mr. Atkins.
00:11:32I'm Oliver, the family butler.
00:11:34Miss, Mr. Ace Atkins is the most sought-after bodyguard in America.
00:11:41Now, as per the contract, he will provide you protection 24 hours to ensure your safety at all times.
00:11:51No.
00:11:54I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:11:57I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:11:59Oliver, you can get me literally anyone else.
00:12:03Anyone but him.
00:12:04Ma'am, I urge you to rethink this.
00:12:07With him around, your safety is practically guaranteed.
00:12:13Oliver, can you leave us alone for a minute? I need to talk to him.
00:12:16Yes, ma'am.
00:12:20Ace, what are you doing here?
00:12:22I was just making sure that you were safe.
00:12:24Healthcare CEOs are on high alert right now and, well, I was worried about you.
00:12:31We broke up three years ago. You cheated on me. You don't have the right to be worried about me.
00:12:36The last thing I need right now is you being my bodyguard.
00:12:41The contract's already signed, so I'll just cover the termination fee.
00:12:45Now go.
00:12:46I don't really understand why you're refusing all of this help.
00:12:52Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me again?
00:12:58Are you afraid you're going to fall in love with me again?
00:13:00Why is my heart beating so fast?
00:13:02You're delusional.
00:13:05Elena.
00:13:09The rational thing to do is to think of your safety right now, so just let me protect you.
00:13:14Only an idiot would entrust their safety to someone who cheated on them while they were engaged.
00:13:20Let go.
00:13:23Take me home.
00:13:28Elena.
00:13:32Asshole. You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like it's nothing?
00:13:43That's odd. I turned off the lights when I left the house, right?
00:13:53Someone broke in. The killer?
00:14:18Why so surprised, princess?
00:14:20Why so surprised, princess?
00:14:22Didn't you know you were going to be next?
00:14:27No. I don't want to die, please. Someone help me.
00:14:50Please.
00:15:11Oh, God.
00:15:15I thought I was going to die.
00:15:17I thought you were safe. You're hurt. Are you all right?
00:15:21You saved me.
00:15:24I...
00:15:28You're bleeding.
00:15:32He might be an asshole, but damn, he's even hotter than he used to be.
00:15:37He's still got that same glow.
00:15:39God, I missed her.
00:15:42Do you remember the last time we, uh...
00:15:46went to the bathroom?
00:15:59He's hotter.
00:16:01He is now.
00:16:08That guy got you in the leg, too, right? I should wrap that up.
00:16:11No, no, no.
00:16:13He tried to stab me in the leg and he missed. It's fine.
00:16:17I saw the knife go straight into your leg.
00:16:23Is there something wrong?
00:16:25It's fine.
00:16:26Okay.
00:16:41Okay.
00:17:00Oh, my...
00:17:04Am I interrupting?
00:17:06No, no.
00:17:08Ace cut himself and I was just helping him dress the wound.
00:17:16Mr. Atkins, I brought your luggage up.
00:17:20Wait, he's not staying with me.
00:17:23Yes, Miss Pearson. Of course.
00:17:26That's exactly what a personal bodyguard does.
00:17:30The contract clearly states that Mr. Atkins must remain by your side 24-7
00:17:37to ensure your safety.
00:17:39Oliver, it's not just about the contract. I can't...
00:17:43I can't let my ex-boyfriend live with me as my bodyguard.
00:17:48You must understand.
00:17:50You might very well be the next target.
00:17:54If you fail to understand this,
00:17:57then I shall have to tender my letter of resignation.
00:18:01Okay, fine.
00:18:03Oliver, you win.
00:18:05Brilliant.
00:18:07Mr. Atkins, from here on out, Miss Pearson's safety is in your hands.
00:18:18I would take a bullet for her.
00:18:22You're the first door on the left.
00:18:25You can stay there.
00:18:27Elena...
00:18:28Ace, let's just address the elephant in the room.
00:18:31We broke up three years ago, and that's that.
00:18:34Now, if you're going to be staying here, we need to establish some boundaries.
00:18:39So, here's how it's going to go.
00:18:41You are going to do your job, and I'm going to do mine.
00:18:45So, here's how it's going to go.
00:18:47You are going to do your job as my bodyguard,
00:18:50and I'm going to live my life.
00:18:52Nothing else.
00:18:54Is that clear?
00:18:56Crystal...
00:18:58I'll go unpack my stuff.
00:19:01I'll go unpack my stuff.
00:19:15Is this his wallet?
00:19:18I'm sorry.
00:19:27You said you never left me, so why do you have a photo of me inside your wallet?
00:19:39I checked the house. It's all clear.
00:19:41Safe to sleep.
00:19:43Great, thanks.
00:19:45Go to bed now.
00:20:11Shit!
00:20:15Shit!
00:20:21Sorry.
00:20:23I thought you were in danger.
00:20:25Hand me that towel.
00:20:41It's not like I haven't seen you before.
00:20:46Be professional.
00:20:48I'm still your boss, remember?
00:20:55Yes, ma'am.
00:21:16You've changed a lot, Elena.
00:21:18And after all these years, I still feel the same about you.
00:21:36Ace, I have some scar cream for you.
00:21:39Yeah, just hold on a second.
00:21:42Ace, I have some scar cream for you.
00:21:44Yeah, just hold on a second. One minute.
00:21:51Hey, what's up?
00:21:53Hey.
00:21:55Just have something for the scars.
00:21:59I can put it on.
00:22:11I'm surprised that you still show this much care for me still.
00:22:18Get over yourself.
00:22:21I'm just helping you because I'm nice.
00:22:24Elena, calm yourself.
00:22:26He's just a stupid ex with a hot body.
00:22:29Okay.
00:22:33I'm done.
00:22:42And what is with you and this blanket?
00:22:45I saw that guy get you in the leg.
00:22:48My leg is fine.
00:22:50I'm just sitting.
00:22:52That's how I sit.
00:22:54I call V.S. Let me see it.
00:22:57What if I'm hiding something under there?
00:23:01Maybe I'm hiding the boner.
00:23:04Let's see it.
00:23:12You're not my boyfriend anymore.
00:23:15You're my boyfriend.
00:23:17You're not my boyfriend anymore.
00:23:19You're not my boyfriend anymore.
00:23:21You're not my boyfriend anymore.
00:23:24You're not my boyfriend anymore.
00:23:26You're my bodyguard.
00:23:28We should keep things professional.
00:23:32Good night.
00:23:35Good night.
00:23:39You're right, Elena.
00:23:41I'm just your bodyguard.
00:23:44I'm just your bodyguard.
00:23:52Elena, I want you to put this on.
00:23:55It's lightweight. You won't even feel it.
00:23:58I'm not wearing that.
00:24:00You can either do it yourself or I can strip your clothes off for you.
00:24:03And I can do it.
00:24:05If you ask me, I prefer the latter.
00:24:07Okay, I can do it myself.
00:24:15May I?
00:24:17You've got it.
00:24:36Why does he have to be so damn attractive?
00:24:39It's okay.
00:24:42Okay, I have to go. I'm late for work.
00:24:46Yes, ma'am.
00:24:52I'm assuming that assassination didn't go as planned.
00:24:55That idiot calls himself a hitman. He can't handle a defenseless woman.
00:25:00Jan, I'm leaving this to you.
00:25:03Seduce Elena, get her under your thumb, and Pearson Healthcare is ours.
00:25:07Consider it done.
00:25:11Okay.
00:25:16Jesus, Chad, how many times have I told you to knock?
00:25:19What do you want?
00:25:21You owe me dinner, remember?
00:25:23I remember.
00:25:25But I'm swamped with work and planning a funeral, so can we take a brain check?
00:25:29Let me handle the funeral preparations.
00:25:32You've been working too hard since your father passed.
00:25:35This is how people get burned down. You need to take some time off to relax.
00:25:41Okay.
00:25:47Yeah.
00:25:49You know what? Let's do dinner.
00:25:55Great.
00:25:58Sir, this is a table for two.
00:26:04Why don't you go sit over there?
00:26:28I'm Miss Pearson's bodyguard.
00:26:30I've got to keep a tight perimeter around her at all times.
00:26:33But thanks for checking in.
00:26:43Well, don't let me interrupt.
00:26:45You guys haven't ordered yet. Go ahead.
00:26:58Pshh.
00:27:0082 Lafite. Your favorite.
00:27:03I found a collector who was willing to sell it to me.
00:27:06Here, have a taste.
00:27:11Hey, I find it kind of rude, Chad, that you're not offering me a drink.
00:27:14I am attending this dinner with the two of you, aren't I?
00:27:17Well, Mr. Atkins,
00:27:20seeing that you're Elena's bodyguard,
00:27:22I didn't find it appropriate for you to be drinking on the job now.
00:27:27My apologies.
00:27:30Elena.
00:27:34I know how tough it's been for you.
00:27:37And I want you to know that I'm here for you.
00:27:40Always.
00:27:42And that my heart belongs to you.
00:27:46Ahem.
00:27:48Sorry, Chad. I'm not really in the mood to talk about all that.
00:27:52Um, can we eat?
00:27:54I'm starving.
00:27:56Yeah, Sam.
00:27:59The mango salad.
00:28:04Oh, hey, Sam. Sorry about that.
00:28:07She actually doesn't like mangoes.
00:28:09Do you mind bringing out another plate without them?
00:28:11He still remembers?
00:28:13I'll see what I can do about that.
00:28:18Wait, didn't you two just meet?
00:28:21How would he know that you don't like mangoes?
00:28:24Well, we actually go way back.
00:28:26And I know a hell of a lot more about her than just her preference of mangoes.
00:28:29He's my bodyguard.
00:28:31Of course, Oliver told him everything that he needed to know.
00:28:34I'll just pick around the mangoes.
00:28:40Okay, something's definitely going on with Elena and her bodyguard.
00:28:54Okay.
00:29:12What was that tonight?
00:29:14If I didn't know any better, I think you might be jealous of Chad.
00:29:18Maybe you're just seeing things the way you want to see them.
00:29:22You ever think about that?
00:29:24How could I forget?
00:29:26Right, you shattered my heart.
00:29:29Save it.
00:29:31Just go home.
00:29:33You have funeral preparations to make anyway.
00:29:39I'm sorry, Elena.
00:29:41I was just trying to give you a better life.
00:29:44I didn't think it would hurt you this much.
00:29:48Elena?
00:29:50Elena?
00:29:52Chad, you're back.
00:30:05Dad!
00:30:08What's going on?
00:30:10Please.
00:30:12It's fine. I'm here, okay?
00:30:14You're safe.
00:30:17I had a dream about my dad.
00:30:21One second he was smiling at me, and then the next...
00:30:33I just doubt myself sometimes.
00:30:37Do you really think that I can make a change in this industry?
00:30:47You're the strongest woman I've ever known.
00:30:50And I think that you can do anything that you set your heart on.
00:30:54Besides, I'm going to be right here the whole time supporting you.
00:30:57Protecting you.
00:31:00Protecting me?
00:31:04Do you really think I can trust you after what you've put me through?
00:31:10A relationship that is in the past.
00:31:13But I would protect you with my life.
00:31:15I'd die for you.
00:31:18I need you to understand that.
00:31:21So you would die for me, but you won't love me?
00:31:31So you would die for me, but you won't love me?
00:31:43No.
00:31:58Stay with me.
00:32:02Is that how you wanted to keep things professional?
00:32:07You're my bodyguard.
00:32:09And I'm scared.
00:32:13Stay with me.
00:32:15So I can feel safe.
00:32:34If only I could stay by your side like this forever.
00:32:43What are we doing here?
00:32:45I'm going to teach you some basic self-defense techniques.
00:32:48You know, just in case.
00:32:50Always got to be prepared.
00:32:52What I mean is, in case I die first and you're still in danger, you can...
00:32:58Fight your way out.
00:33:01First case scenario.
00:33:08What would you do if someone had you against a wall like this?
00:33:13Um...
00:33:17No, all the pushing in the world won't do anything.
00:33:21Try putting your hand on a more vulnerable place.
00:33:25That one there.
00:33:28And that one there.
00:33:30Push as hard as you can.
00:33:36Right. Nice.
00:33:39All right. Second scenario.
00:33:43What if somebody...
00:33:47Had you like this?
00:33:53What if somebody...
00:33:56Had you like this?
00:33:59It's just self-defense training. Don't let it get to you, Alina.
00:34:04That's your move.
00:34:07Um, I'd go for the more vulnerable part.
00:34:12Like stomping on the floor.
00:34:17Very nice. You're a very fast learner, aren't you?
00:34:21Okay. Third scenario.
00:34:24You ready? All right.
00:34:28What if...
00:34:30What if...
00:34:35Someone's got you like this.
00:34:37Starts choking you.
00:34:40Um...
00:34:41You gotta be quick.
00:34:42Like this?
00:34:46Use your hips.
00:34:47What?
00:34:49Use your hips to thrust me off of you as hard as you can.
00:34:56Ace, are you okay?
00:34:58Did I hurt your leg?
00:34:59No.
00:35:00What was that sound?
00:35:05It didn't hurt my leg.
00:35:07It's fine. That was a good job.
00:35:09No, you're hurt.
00:35:11Fine. That was good work, though. Seriously.
00:35:14Ace, the new security equipment just arrived. Can you come check it out?
00:35:18Yeah, sure. Thanks, Josh.
00:35:21Good job today.
00:35:23Seriously.
00:35:29That sound was weird.
00:35:36Ace is hiding something from me.
00:35:39Hi.
00:35:40Alina, right? I'm Josh.
00:35:43I used to serve with Ace in the military, but now we're colleagues.
00:35:47He talks about you a lot.
00:35:48Hi, Josh.
00:35:51I'm sorry, can I ask...
00:35:53Is there something going on with Ace's leg?
00:35:59Huh? Leg? No. Not that I know of.
00:36:03You know, Ace has been single for years now.
00:36:06Everyone here knows that there's someone he's never been able to forget.
00:36:11And that person is you, Alina.
00:36:15You're mistaken. He doesn't love me at all.
00:36:19If you knew him, then you would know that he broke up with me three years ago.
00:36:23You know, I might be just an outsider, but I know Ace.
00:36:28Maybe some things aren't what they seem.
00:36:32Alright, I gotta go check up on Ace and the new equipment.
00:36:35It was nice meeting you, Alina.
00:36:38Maybe some things aren't what they seem? What does that even mean?
00:36:44Yeah, thanks, Josh. Everything looks great. Okay.
00:36:50Ace, Alina asked about your leg.
00:36:55What'd you say?
00:36:59What'd you say?
00:37:01Don't worry. I didn't say a word.
00:37:03But, honestly, man, I think she still cares about you.
00:37:08Maybe it's time you told her the truth.
00:37:10I appreciate your input, Josh, but I think I know what's best for Alina and I.
00:37:13You might want to deal with that prosthetic soon, though.
00:37:16It's overdue for a replacement.
00:37:18If you keep stalling, you're gonna damage the nerves in your leg, man.
00:37:21You know that a new prosthetic would take about three weeks.
00:37:24I'm still on the job. I can't leave Alina alone.
00:37:27I think that would be very irresponsible of me, don't you think, Josh?
00:37:31Man, you're one hell of a romantic. You know that?
00:37:34Yeah, well, that makes one of us. Why don't you get the hell out of here, alright?
00:37:39Sigh.
00:37:52Almighty God, in your mercy, turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life,
00:37:58and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven.
00:38:02Through our Savior Jesus Christ, who died, rose again, and lives forevermore.
00:38:09Amen.
00:38:14My deepest condolences. May your father rest in peace.
00:38:18If your father knew that your reckless reforms would be tearing his company apart,
00:38:22he would never rest in peace.
00:38:24He was your brother.
00:38:26If you had even a shred of affection for him,
00:38:29you would never say something like that at his funeral.
00:38:32You know, Uncle Houston, I've always wondered.
00:38:34You've been far angrier about the health care reforms than my own father's murder.
00:38:39Could it be that you had something to do with his death?
00:38:43That is outrageous slander.
00:38:46How dare you accuse me of murdering my brother at his funeral.
00:38:59Sorry for your loss.
00:39:30It's enough.
00:39:37This was my father's favorite.
00:39:39I got it for him for his birthday, but he didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:39:44He didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:39:57Right here. Not going anywhere.
00:40:08Get up.
00:40:10No.
00:40:13Don't go.
00:40:19Can you promise you won't leave me again?
00:40:23I promise. I'll never leave you again.
00:40:27Josh said that there's someone in your heart.
00:40:32Someone that you can't forget. Is that someone me?
00:40:36Tell me, Ace.
00:40:45Yes.
00:40:47That someone is you.
00:40:49It always has been.
00:40:51If you love me, then why did you break up with me?
00:40:54Look, it's been a long day. I don't think we should talk about it.
00:40:59I'm just going to end up hurting you.
00:41:01You did hurt me.
00:41:04Three years ago, I waited for you to come back and marry me,
00:41:08and then you left me for another woman.
00:41:11You broke my heart.
00:41:13And then you just walked back into my life like nothing happened.
00:41:17No.
00:41:18No!
00:41:34No.
00:42:00Oh my God, I drank too much.
00:42:02Can we sleep together?
00:42:05You hungry?
00:42:07I made you breakfast.
00:42:10Last night, we...
00:42:14You were drunk. Very drunk. I took care of you.
00:42:18That was it.
00:42:19He's not going to mention the kiss.
00:42:21Jerk.
00:42:25Well, thank you so much for taking such great care of me, Mr. Bodyguard.
00:42:40You've been far angrier about the health care reforms than my own father's murder.
00:42:45Haven't you dealt with that bitch Elena yet?
00:42:47She's starting to suspect I had something to do with her father's death.
00:42:50She's hard to handle.
00:42:52The Bodyguard of hers is practically glued on to her.
00:42:55I can never get her alone and make any real progress.
00:42:57This will not do.
00:43:00She's been lobbying aggressively within the company.
00:43:02Some of the board are starting to support her reforms.
00:43:05If she keeps this up, I'll get pushed out of the company.
00:43:09What do you want me to do?
00:43:12The company's annual gala is this weekend.
00:43:14Elena will undoubtedly use it to rally more support from the board.
00:43:17What you're going to do is invite her to go as your date.
00:43:20And then you're going to propose to her publicly.
00:43:23Tell her she'll get more support from the board if she's married with a husband.
00:43:26We can use the engagement to shift public focus away from reform.
00:43:30Kills two birds with one stone. I like that.
00:43:32Exactly. The media will be there and she won't reject you in front of everyone.
00:43:36There's no way she risks tanking the company's stock prices again.
00:43:44Elena.
00:43:46I was hoping I would be able to escort you to the company dinner this weekend.
00:43:52I told you Mr. Vegas would be chasing this person.
00:43:55He's been at it for ages. His persistence is kind of impressive.
00:44:07Chad, I...
00:44:08Elena, trust me.
00:44:10I can help you win over a couple more board members for the healthcare reform plan.
00:44:18Yeah. Yes, I'd love to go to dinner.
00:44:21Great. See you later.
00:44:25Bye.
00:44:43How do I look?
00:44:45You look beautiful.
00:44:47You know, I don't know if you have to dress so formally.
00:44:51What, are you jealous?
00:44:54I don't think that that guy deserves all of this.
00:45:04Oh, speak of the devil.
00:45:07Wow. Beautiful.
00:45:09Elena, we should get going. We're going to be late.
00:45:12And Ace, remember your place.
00:45:15Okay there, sport?
00:45:17You're the bodyguard.
00:45:19So make sure you keep a professional distance between you and your employer, yeah?
00:45:38Elena's healthcare reform plan might have some short-term losses,
00:45:42but I believe the long-term benefits far outweigh the small drawbacks.
00:45:48Forget about that for a moment.
00:45:50What we're really curious about is how far you two have gotten.
00:45:55Given the company's current PR crisis,
00:45:57announcing a wedding might actually help repair its image.
00:46:01Elena, Chad seems like an excellent match.
00:46:04Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Hans, you're mistaken.
00:46:08Chad and I are...
00:46:09Thank you for your blessing, and we'll seriously consider it.
00:46:13Our company has faced challenges recently,
00:46:18but on this special night,
00:46:21our new CEO, Miss Elena Pearson, would like to say a few words.
00:46:29Before Miss Pearson says anything,
00:46:32I have a surprise for her.
00:46:37I have a surprise for her.
00:46:39I have a surprise for her.
00:46:40Elena, I have loved you for so long.
00:46:57Will you marry me?
00:46:58Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Marry him!
00:47:09Chad, stand up. What are you doing?
00:47:13Come on, let's go. We're leaving.
00:47:29What the hell are you doing?
00:47:31Storming out like that in front of all those guests.
00:47:33Do you realize how bad you're making the company's image look?
00:47:35Not really.
00:47:36So what, you're going to just marry that guy to save the company's image?
00:47:40That's ridiculous.
00:47:41Who I marry is none of your business.
00:47:44We're over, Ace. You're just my bodyguard.
00:47:46You don't get to interfere with my life.
00:47:48You don't mean that.
00:47:50You don't love that guy. You barely fucking know him.
00:47:53Who I love is none of your business.
00:47:55Don't pretend to care about me, Ace Atkins, when you've pushed me away over and over again.
00:48:00Even if I'd said yes to Chad's proposal, you would have nothing to do with it, and you couldn't stop me.
00:48:15Elena! Elena, where are you?
00:48:18Elena! Elena, where are you?
00:48:23Elena, are you in there?
00:48:28Tell him you're busy. Make him leave.
00:48:33Tell him you're busy. Make him leave.
00:48:48I'll be out in a minute.
00:48:51Are you sure you're okay?
00:48:56Yeah, I'm fine. Just go.
00:48:59I'll be out in a minute.
00:49:03Are you sure you're okay?
00:49:08Yeah, I'm fine. Just go.
00:49:10Just go.
00:49:27Ace, you're a bastard.
00:49:29Look, I'm sorry about that, but that guy doesn't fucking deserve you.
00:49:32Oh, and you do?
00:49:34You abandoned me. We were supposed to get married.
00:49:37You have no right to say that to me.
00:49:40What do you think's going on here?
00:49:42Do you think that I don't love you? I mean, do you have any fucking idea how much I...
00:49:46Elena! Who's in there with you?
00:49:49How much what? What are you saying?
00:49:54How much what? What are you saying?
00:49:56Elena!
00:49:58What do you think?
00:50:03What are you two doing in here?
00:50:05What are you two doing in here?
00:50:07I could ask you the same question, Chad.
00:50:09You told me it was just a date to the gala, and then you go and pull that stunt out there?
00:50:13Proposing in front of everyone? What? Have you lost your mind?
00:50:17Elena, I have been pursuing you for so long, and you've never rejected me.
00:50:21So, that has to mean that you feel the same way.
00:50:25What? I haven't said anything. You need to go out and tell the people the truth.
00:50:30What's the difference, hmm?
00:50:32Everybody already thinks that you're my fiancé now.
00:50:35Since you've never rejected me, it's clear that you like me.
00:50:38It's only natural for us to be together.
00:50:40Hey, don't step closer.
00:50:42And who the hell are you?
00:50:44You're just a fucking bodyguard!
00:50:47Don't think I don't see what's happening.
00:50:49Acting all on your high horse, but deep down, you're just a slut sleeping with your bodyguard.
00:51:01Bravo! Bravo! You two are the perfect pair of adulterers.
00:51:05Hey, this must be nice, huh? Living with your boss, sleeping with her on the side.
00:51:10Shut the fuck up.
00:51:11What's the matter? Struck a nerve?
00:51:12Elena, you have the audacity to accuse me of damaging the company?
00:51:19Take a look in the mirror.
00:51:21You're the CEO sleeping with your fucking bodyguard.
00:51:23You're the real disgrace to the Pearson Group.
00:51:31You see that girl right there?
00:51:32There's no one in the world that I love more than her.
00:51:35You're not going to disrespect her.
00:51:36You show face around here again, I'm going to fuck you two over.
00:51:38Do you understand? Do you understand?
00:51:51You left me?
00:51:56Did you mean what you said?
00:51:58Please just tell me the truth.
00:52:00That's all it takes for us to start over.
00:52:05No, Elena. I can't be with you. I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:52:10I'm not whole. I'll never be enough for you.
00:52:13That was just impulsive. I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry.
00:52:17You're lying.
00:52:18You still keep a photo of us in your wallet.
00:52:22You'd risk your life for me.
00:52:23You'd stay up all night to protect me.
00:52:25You'd stay up all night to protect me.
00:52:27That is not just a bodyguard doing his job.
00:52:29That is something more and you know it.
00:52:32Moments ago, right here, you said that you loved me more than anyone else in the world.
00:52:40Why won't you admit that you still love me?
00:52:43Elena, look.
00:52:49Look.
00:52:51I'm here to guard you.
00:52:53I'm your bodyguard.
00:52:56I shouldn't have crossed the line and I'm sorry.
00:52:59Now, let's go.
00:53:02Stay away from me.
00:53:04Elena.
00:53:07I'm sorry, Elena.
00:53:09I can't hold you back.
00:53:10You deserve better than a broken man like myself.
00:53:19Can't handle one woman?
00:53:21Absolutely useless.
00:53:22That bitch has been screwing her bodyguard the whole damn time.
00:53:24What do you want me to do?
00:53:26That pathetic freaking loser.
00:53:30I'm going to kill him.
00:53:32It's only a matter of time.
00:53:34If that's the case, there's only one option left.
00:53:38If we want Pearson Group, we're going to have to eliminate her.
00:53:42Just like we did her father.
00:53:53You think you can fix everything with these little tricks?
00:53:57It won't work, Ace.
00:53:59It's your favorite.
00:54:01French toast.
00:54:03Been up since six making sure everything was perfect.
00:54:06I know it's been a while, so I hope it tastes like how you remember it.
00:54:23Oliver, what are you doing here?
00:54:26This is a signed first edition.
00:54:30Mr. Atkins went through several of his connections to track that down for you.
00:54:37And while you were at your meetings, he took it upon himself to redecorate your entire office.
00:54:45Do you really think gestures like these are going to make me forgive you?
00:54:51I just want you to be happy, Elena.
00:54:55Whether you forgive me or not doesn't really matter.
00:54:58You have every right to hate me and to push me away if that's what you want.
00:55:02But please forgive me.
00:55:06I'm sorry.
00:55:08I'm sorry.
00:55:10I'm sorry.
00:55:12I'm sorry.
00:55:14Please, just don't let this anger eat away at you.
00:55:19It wasn't your fault.
00:55:21None of it was.
00:55:23It was mine.
00:55:25Don't think you've won me over. I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:55:30Don't think you've won me over. I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:55:35Go make me a coffee. I have a meeting soon.
00:55:44Mrs. Pearson, if I may say, Mr. Atkins cares for you deeply.
00:55:51And from the way you look at him, it's clear you feel the same way.
00:55:57So why not just be together?
00:56:00No, Homer, you don't understand.
00:56:02Every time I take a step forward, he takes two steps back.
00:56:05It's not that simple.
00:56:07Well, then maybe you should take the lead.
00:56:10Valentine's Day is right around the corner.
00:56:14Why not use the occasion to clear the air and finally talk it through?
00:56:23Maybe.
00:56:34Maybe you should take the lead.
00:56:40The first gift I ever gave Ace was a motorcycle, and he loved it.
00:56:45Ace, stay here. I have a surprise for you.
00:56:52All right, and your order will be delivered tonight.
00:56:55Thank you so much.
00:56:56Thank you for shopping with us, Mrs. Pearson.
00:57:10Mmm! Mmm!
00:57:40Fuck!
00:57:52Josh! Josh!
00:57:54Elena's been taken. Activate the tracking system. Get the cops involved.
00:57:58Hold on after her.
00:58:11Who are you?
00:58:13Look, if this is about the company's health care reforms, then I promise you I'm proposing a new plan.
00:58:18It's set to pass on Monday, so please don't kill me.
00:58:21Shut your mouth.
00:58:23This isn't about health care. You got it all wrong.
00:58:26What?
00:58:33My uncle hired you? He paid you to kill my dad?
00:58:37Ding, ding, ding, ding. Took you long enough to figure out.
00:58:41Daddy's little girl is so clever.
00:58:45Now sign the damn thing or I'll put a hole in your head!
00:58:51Okay, I'll sign. But you have to let me go after.
00:58:55Good. Sign it, then you're free to go.
00:59:00He's lying. As soon as I sign, he'll kill me. Think, Elena, think.
00:59:05Hurry up.
00:59:07Don't try anything stupid or I'll break your legs before you can escape.
00:59:23No, I don't want to die. Please, Ace, save me.
00:59:29Now that this job is completed, I don't have to worry about money ever again.
00:59:37Good job.
00:59:56Drop your weapon or I'll blow her brains out.
00:59:59Ace, don't do it.
01:00:01Drop your weapon!
01:00:08Good job. Close your eyes and look toward me.
01:00:12Good.
01:00:26No!
01:00:33No! No!
01:00:38Are you crazy? You had a gun pointed at your head and you still went after him.
01:00:43I thought I lost you.
01:00:45It's gonna be okay.
01:00:49I knew exactly what he was doing when he asked me to close my eyes. It's over.
01:01:02Who sent you?
01:01:03Who sent you?
01:01:07Okay, just get me a medic. I don't want to die.
01:01:09You're gonna get some help as soon as you give me some fucking answers, so talk!
01:01:14It was Houston.
01:01:16He paid me to kill Carter.
01:01:19The kid and Elena.
01:01:21There's proof.
01:01:22Where?
01:01:23In my left jacket pocket. Just check it!
01:01:25Ah!
01:01:29Kill that idiot Carter Pearson and the five million dollars is yours.
01:01:38Why would he murder his own brother? My father's been nothing but kind to him.
01:01:47The cops are on the way. Everything's fine.
01:01:50I don't understand. Houston was the company's second largest shareholder. What more could he possibly want?
01:01:58Why would he murder my father?
01:02:02And in front of me too.
01:02:04I'm gonna have to live with that image scarred into the back of my mind for the rest of my life.
01:02:09Some people just want more.
01:02:11And it's never enough. They're just greedy and they're monsters and you never have to think about them again, okay?
01:02:16It's over.
01:02:18It's over.
01:02:21I'm gonna go home.
01:02:24Hey, let's go.
01:02:25Okay.
01:02:36He's pulled over.
01:02:38What's wrong?
01:02:40Your arm, it's bleeding. Didn't you notice?
01:02:43No, I didn't notice. It must have happened during the fight.
01:02:46You're unbelievable.
01:02:50It's fine.
01:02:52Just pull over right up there.
01:02:53It's fine.
01:02:54No, I'll take care of it. We'll stop for a bit.
01:03:08Ace, why did you cheat on me all those years ago?
01:03:13Why not? Come on.
01:03:14Tell me the truth or I swear I will wrap this bandage around your arm so hard you can't feel it.
01:03:21Hey, look. I screwed up.
01:03:24But that's in the past.
01:03:26I just want to move forward, okay?
01:03:29Please be honest with me. Do you still love me?
01:03:32Come on, don't try and dodge the question.
01:03:35Today you could have called for backup, but you didn't.
01:03:38You charged right in to save me.
01:03:40If you didn't care about me,
01:03:43you wouldn't have gone to such extremes.
01:03:46You wouldn't have gone to such extremes.
01:03:50I love you.
01:03:51Always have. Never stop. Not even for a second.
01:03:55I believe you this time.
01:03:57Let's start fresh.
01:04:00I love you, Elena. I've always loved you.
01:04:02Come here.
01:04:11Dude, you need to get your prosthetic leg checked ASAP.
01:04:13I talked to Dr. Dean and he said if you don't get treated soon, your leg may forever lose sensation.
01:04:24Today we're here to talk about my healthcare reform strategy.
01:04:28You can't even handle your personal life.
01:04:31The news came out and this company's stock prices fell another five points.
01:04:36And yet you still think you can push through reforms.
01:04:39I'm the first to object.
01:04:40I'm the first to object.
01:04:41Elena, do you know how the other healthcare companies are mocking us?
01:04:45They're saying that we're spineless idiots because we let a woman become the CEO.
01:04:52Uncle Houston, if my scandals are causing such problems for the company,
01:04:57how do you plan to account for the damages that your actions have caused?
01:05:03Like hiring someone to kill my father.
01:05:05Like hiring someone to kill my father.
01:05:11That's slander.
01:05:13Your father was killed by an angry citizen who was dissatisfied with the current healthcare system.
01:05:18What does that have to do with me?
01:05:24Kill that idiot Carter Pearson and the five million dollars is yours.
01:05:28Kill that idiot Carter Pearson and the five million dollars is yours.
01:05:36I testify that Houston Pearson paid me to kill Carter Pearson.
01:05:40And then he paid me to try to kill Elena Pearson.
01:05:49I hereby declare that Houston Pearson is immediately stripped of all his duties within this group.
01:05:55You murdered my father and tried to kill me.
01:05:58You need to pay for your crimes.
01:06:01You need to pay for your crimes.
01:06:02Who do you think you are?
01:06:04Do you think you can kick me out of Pearson Group?
01:06:07I gave everything to this company.
01:06:10Why should you, the daughter of that idiot Carter Pearson, inherit this company?
01:06:15What is wrong with increasing the claim denial rate?
01:06:18This company's profits doubled because I developed AI technology that increased our claim denial rate to 40%.
01:06:25The highest in the industry.
01:06:27And that old fool Carter, he dared to yell at me over this.
01:06:31He deserved to die.
01:06:33Every accomplishment you've made has been riding off to the coattails of struggling people and my father's life.
01:06:40And you show no remorse for that.
01:06:42You're a monster.
01:06:43You're a monster.
01:06:46Don't move.
01:06:50Raise your hands.
01:06:53Houston Pearson, you're under arrest for first degree murder.
01:07:14Now does anyone else have anything to say?
01:07:19Great.
01:07:21All those in favor of implementing my healthcare reform strategy, raise your hand.
01:07:43Very well.
01:07:45It seems the majority has voted yes.
01:07:48I declare that the healthcare reform plan, with the slogan, Deliver, Declare, and Disclose,
01:07:55has officially passed and will be implemented immediately.
01:08:27Cheers.
01:08:29Congratulations on the huge success of the healthcare reform.
01:08:34Great day, guys.
01:08:37Congrats, you two.
01:08:39Looks like you guys are officially back together.
01:08:41Should I be planning a reunion party?
01:08:44That's enough.
01:08:46Miss Pearson, if your father could see you now, he'd be so proud.
01:08:53Thank you so much, guys.
01:08:56If it hadn't been for you, I don't think my healthcare reform plan would have passed.
01:09:01Especially you, Ace.
01:09:04I don't know what I would have done without you.
01:09:06Well, I'll always be your rock.
01:09:12Cheers.
01:09:14Heck yeah.
01:09:26Hey.
01:09:28Hey.
01:09:30Were you looking for me?
01:09:32Josh is out there drinking like a wild animal.
01:09:34He's trying to make everyone join him.
01:09:37Just keep an eye on him.
01:09:39I don't have any time to waste on that stuff.
01:09:42I guess I have to...
01:09:45reserve all my energy for you.
01:09:50Mr. Atkins, your duties as a bodyguard are officially over.
01:09:56What's next on your agenda?
01:09:58I have a few ideas.
01:10:04I have a few ideas.
01:10:34What's wrong?
01:10:38What's wrong?
01:10:40Nothing. Just...
01:10:45I don't know if we're in the right place or if it's the right time.
01:10:50What?
01:10:52After everything we've been through, Ace, I thought we were past this.
01:10:56I know, but I...
01:10:58But what?
01:10:59I...
01:11:02I just... I don't think we should rush into this.
01:11:05I think we should think this through, okay?
01:11:08You're a jerk.
01:11:17God, what an asshole.
01:11:18Why does he keep pushing me away?
01:11:29Ace!
01:11:49Ace! Ace!
01:11:51It's okay.
01:11:52Ace!
01:11:53It's okay. He's dead. It's over.
01:11:59Ace!
01:12:04Oh my God, Miss Pearson!
01:12:06I'm going to call an ambulance!
01:12:15Is he going to be okay, Doctor?
01:12:17Okay.
01:12:28Don't tell Leigh-Anne about it.
01:12:31I have a prosthetic leg.
01:12:34Alright. I respect your wishes.
01:12:40Fortunately, the bullet didn't hit any vital organs.
01:12:43His physical condition is excellent, so he should recover quickly.
01:12:47Thank you, Doctor.
01:12:49By the way, there's a police officer waiting for you in the reception room.
01:12:53Okay. I'll go there now then.
01:13:00Officer, what's going on with the assassin?
01:13:02Why would someone try and kill me when Houston's already been apprehended?
01:13:06According to our investigation, Chad Vega, one of your company's executives,
01:13:10has been involved in long-term illegal financial crimes with Houston.
01:13:15The killer was hired by him.
01:13:17What?
01:13:19Chad was in cahoots with Houston?
01:13:21Ten minutes ago, we apprehended Chad at his residence.
01:13:24You can rest assured that with Houston's testimony,
01:13:27all related individuals have been arrested.
01:13:30Are you serious?
01:13:31With Houston's testimony, all related individuals have been arrested.
01:13:35Are you safe?
01:13:37Considering your bodyguard was injured,
01:13:39the police are going to offer you protection until the trial is over.
01:13:44You can rest.
01:13:46I'm going to pick up Ace's clothes and I'll be back tomorrow morning.
01:13:51Ace?
01:14:02Dear Elena,
01:14:04the bodyguard mission is complete and you're no longer in danger,
01:14:07so it's time for me to leave.
01:14:09I just wanted to say goodbye and I wish you all the best.
01:14:13Ace.
01:14:15How?
01:14:17You're leaving me again?
01:14:19I won't let you leave without an explanation.
01:14:32Ace?
01:14:46It's her.
01:14:47The woman that Ace cheated on me with.
01:14:50So you're a physical therapist?
01:14:53That's your daughter and husband?
01:14:55Yes.
01:14:57I'm so sorry I deceived you three years ago.
01:15:00You didn't date Ace, so why did you help him deceive me?
01:15:03This involves Ace's privacy and I'm not at liberty to disclose that information.
01:15:09But Elena, I assure you Ace did not betray you.
01:15:13Then why?
01:15:15Why did he lie to me, make me hate him and break up with me?
01:15:19I think you're supposed to uncover the truth for yourself.
01:15:24But I think that deep down, Ace really wants you to know everything.
01:15:29He's just too afraid to tell you.
01:15:38Elena, what are you doing here?
01:15:40Josh, Ace isn't at the hospital and he just left me a note.
01:15:43Do you know where he is?
01:15:44What?
01:15:47Does he know how important it is to recover properly after his surgery for his new prosthetic leg?
01:15:54What do you mean prosthetic leg?
01:15:58Oh man, I wasn't supposed to say that.
01:16:01Josh, what do you mean prosthetic?
01:16:06Three years ago, Ace's leg was blown off during combat.
01:16:09Your father told him that a disabled person would only burden you.
01:16:14So he pretended to cheat on you and broke up with you.
01:16:18Later, after you got his prosthetic leg, he still felt like a disabled person.
01:16:23He thought a great girl like you deserved better.
01:16:26So he avoided you at critical moments.
01:16:32Go check out the rehabilitation center.
01:16:34He's getting his new prosthetic leg fitted right now.
01:16:37Go find him, Elena.
01:16:39Ace, you jerk.
01:16:40How could you keep something so important from me?
01:16:43This time, I won't let you go.
01:16:45I won't let you walk away again.
01:16:49Fortunately, you came in time.
01:16:51The old prosthetic didn't do too much damage to the nerves.
01:16:54With treatment, you should recover naturally.
01:16:57This one is newly made for you. Try it.
01:17:00Thanks.
01:17:24This is the secret you've been keeping from me?
01:17:38This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:17:41What are you doing here?
01:17:42You shouldn't be here. You need to leave.
01:17:47This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:17:50Elena, you shouldn't be seeing me like this. I need you to leave right now.
01:17:55Why wouldn't you just tell me?
01:17:58Do you really think that little of me?
01:18:01That I'm just a shallow, unsupportive partner?
01:18:04How was I supposed to tell you this, Elena?
01:18:06I mean, why would a guy like me be able to be with a perfect woman like you?
01:18:13Huh?
01:18:14I mean, I can't even do half the things I was able to three years ago.
01:18:18Three years ago? I mean, you don't know how this feels, okay?
01:18:20I mean, just fucking look at me, Elena. I can't even stand up straight.
01:18:23But I love you.
01:18:27Ace, can't you see?
01:18:30No matter how you feel about yourself, I have always loved you. Always.
01:18:40Elena, come on. Why?
01:18:41Just stop pushing me away.
01:18:45Ace Atkins, you listen to me right now.
01:18:51You have left me so many times.
01:18:55You can't keep running from me.
01:18:57I am here to stay.
01:19:00Got it?
01:19:02I love you so much. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
01:19:14I love you.
01:19:22Nothing feels uncomfortable?
01:19:24Come on, don't try and be tough.
01:19:26No, this one's more comfortable than the last one, actually.
01:19:31You know, I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want to do this.
01:19:34I'm disabled, and I might become a burden to you when we're older.
01:19:40Have you thought about that?
01:19:43If you ever say something so pessimistic again, I will twist your ear off.
01:19:49I love Ace Atkins. The person, not the leg.
01:19:53So what if you're missing a leg? I will love you all the same.
01:19:57Would you leave me if I was missing a leg?
01:20:02No, no. Of course not.
01:20:05I'll always be by your side.
01:20:08Then let me do the same.
01:20:11I am choosing you, okay?
01:20:16Got it.
01:20:30Ms. Pearson.
01:20:32Your compensation clause for critical illness has saved my daughter's life.
01:20:40Ms. Pearson, your health care reform plan has been a great success,
01:20:43making you the most popular CEO in the U.S.
01:20:46What made you insist on health care reform despite everyone's doubts?
01:20:50I was able to overcome many obstacles and achieve reform success,
01:20:55partly due to great planning, but also because of my fiancé, Ace Atkins.
01:21:02His love helped me overcome all difficulties.
01:21:10I love you.