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Backstage Romance with the Popstar
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00:00:16My name is Casey Reed. No one knows I'm the heiress of Reed Records, the billion-dollar
00:00:22music empire, or that I'm Echo, the anonymous producer who swept the Grammys. I chose to
00:00:29stay invisible, because I fell for the one man I shouldn't have, Dexter Hayes, the rock
00:00:35star I secretly built from the ground up. I'm his assistant, his lover, and his
00:00:41ghostwriter. We share the same music, but never the same spotlight.
00:00:47Will you spit in my mouth?
00:00:59Dex, we're backstage, someone might see us.
00:01:04I am so done hiding you. I have no idea what you do to me, Casey, how you make me
00:01:10feel.
00:01:11You are my favorite song.
00:01:19At least control. At least control. At least control. I want you, Dex. I need you.
00:01:35And because you're already mine, I'm gonna call you on that stage tonight. I'm gonna sing
00:01:42the song that I wrote to you. And I'm gonna kiss you in front of everybody. I'm gonna claim
00:01:47every inch of you. Note by note. In front of the whole world.
00:02:08Hey, Case, um, what's with all the secret phone calls? Just, what are you hiding?
00:02:14Nothing, it's just work stuff. Okay.
00:02:19It's time I come clean too. Once he finishes this concert, the echo mask will come off. And
00:02:26I can finally be the real me. His echo and his Casey. Thank you.
00:02:34You are gonna be my lucky charm tonight, like always.
00:02:49I can't wait to make you my wife.
00:02:52I can't wait to make you my wife.
00:03:00You are gonna call me pretty. He knows better than that.
00:03:04I'll take a fight for a city. I'm facing a fight in his back.
00:03:23And now, for the star of our show, the world's hottest pop star, and my soulmate, Dexter Hayes!
00:03:35Are you for me, right here?
00:03:40Dexter Hayes is my ticket to the top of the charts, but I'll never lock him down as long
00:03:45as he's in bed with his grumpy assistant.
00:03:49A round of applause for Scarlet Heart, everybody!
00:03:55Fans already love us.
00:03:56Dexter Hayes, you will be mine.
00:04:00Scarlet Heart.
00:04:01Dexter Hayes' groupie turned wannabe pop queen.
00:04:04She's always throwing herself at my boyfriend.
00:04:06Maybe once he puts a ring on it tonight, she'll finally take the hint.
00:04:11I've got a really special one for y'all tonight.
00:04:14Hope you enjoy.
00:04:14Go, go!
00:04:16Go, go!
00:04:17Go, go, go!
00:04:20Go, go, go, go!
00:04:24Shit!
00:04:25The backing mix is corrupted!
00:04:27I can't let Dexter's show get ruined.
00:04:30Echo can fix this.
00:04:34Are you here?
00:04:35Dexter, I need your help.
00:04:38What the hell is she up to?
00:04:43Well, I guess the, uh, system couldn't handle all of our energy and good vibes, so...
00:04:48I'll be right back.
00:04:53There, your gear from the studio.
00:04:56Or should I say Echo's gear?
00:04:58Dad, we've talked about this.
00:05:00In public, I am not your daughter, and I'm not Echo.
00:05:03But Dexter should know how hard you've worked for him.
00:05:06You made him the star he is.
00:05:10I'm telling him tonight, but for now, I have a tractor remix.
00:05:15Oh, that's my girl.
00:05:19When Dexter sees this, he'll dump that little cheater and run straight into my arms.
00:05:42Oh my god, these are the arrangements of all of Dexter's hit songs.
00:05:45Is Casey Echo?
00:05:56Time to save Dex's concert.
00:05:58Play that song! Play that song!
00:06:01God, who's Casey?
00:06:02She said she'd stay right here.
00:06:04Play that song!
00:06:04The show is a disaster.
00:06:06The fans are waiting.
00:06:07Can you please find her?
00:06:07Dexter, I need her.
00:06:08No, Dexter.
00:06:10I'm the one you need.
00:06:12What?
00:06:21This is Echo's novel.
00:06:25Are you her?
00:06:26Are you her?
00:06:31Listen, can you please save this song?
00:06:34I already did.
00:06:38Wait.
00:06:40Dexter, there's one more thing I should probably show you.
00:06:45Well, Casey has been hiding another man.
00:06:53All those secret phone calls, dodged questions.
00:06:57Casey was cheating on me this whole time?
00:06:59Um, Dexter.
00:07:01I'm so sorry.
00:07:02I would never, never do this to you.
00:07:06Thanks.
00:07:15Wait.
00:07:16Didn't Echo just mix a new track?
00:07:18Uh, and we're back.
00:07:20Uh, and we're back.
00:07:20Well, I, uh, I wrote this song for the love of my life.
00:07:25At least I thought so.
00:07:35Get ready, Dex.
00:07:36The next big single is coming to you in three, two, one.
00:07:43I'm a man as I am.
00:07:51I'm a man as I am.
00:08:11The time I looked into your eye.
00:08:14The secret feeling I'd get out.
00:08:17Knowing I was running out of time.
00:08:21This is yours.
00:08:23I'm a man as I am.
00:08:23I'm a man as I am.
00:08:26Oh.
00:08:28Oh.
00:08:34Oh.
00:08:38Oh.
00:08:40Oh.
00:08:42Oh.
00:08:44Oh.
00:09:10How could Casey do this to me?
00:09:17Everyone, give it up for Dexter Hayes!
00:09:31He promised he'd call me up on stage to announce our relationship.
00:09:36I loved her, and she betrayed me.
00:09:50Oh my god, Dexie!
00:09:53Oh my god, is he proposing to Scarlet Heart?
00:09:56Yes!
00:09:58Oh my god, Dexie!
00:10:04Yes!
00:10:06Tonight was supposed to be the start of our new life together.
00:10:10I thought Dexter loved me, trusted me.
00:10:15No, I never wanted to propose to Scarlet, but she made my career and Casey betrayed me.
00:10:25It was all a lie.
00:10:28Alright, I can play along with his engagement, and I can move on from the woman who broke my heart.
00:10:37What?
00:10:41Hey, uh, Casey.
00:10:54You promised me that you'd tell the world about us tonight, but instead you propose and put a ring on
00:11:04Scarlet Heart's finger?
00:11:06Casey, you gave me no choice.
00:11:10I gave you everything.
00:11:13I loved you.
00:11:15Do you love her?
00:11:17I owe her.
00:11:18Oh.
00:11:19Okay?
00:11:19I owe her, alright?
00:11:21I don't...
00:11:22You owe her?
00:11:24Scarlet Heart is just some talentless industry plant.
00:11:28What has she ever done for you?
00:11:30Scarlet produced my career.
00:11:32She made me who I am today.
00:11:34Okay?
00:11:35So, so, so that's why.
00:11:36What are you talking about?
00:11:40Scarlet is Echo.
00:11:47You think Scarlet Heart is Echo?
00:11:52Well, I know she is.
00:11:53You know what?
00:11:54I'll never be able to thank her enough for everything she's done for me.
00:11:58And I feel like this is a good start.
00:12:02How could you believe her lies?
00:12:04Come on, all you do is lie.
00:12:09You know, I don't even know who you are anymore.
00:12:12Is this what you wanted all along?
00:12:14To be a music industry power couple?
00:12:18To please your adoring fans to boost your sales?
00:12:21He could have had that with me.
00:12:25This is all you ever really cared about.
00:12:28Isn't it?
00:12:31Not loyalty.
00:12:33Just...
00:12:34Your music.
00:12:36What do you know about Dexter's music?
00:12:38Hm?
00:12:41This...
00:12:42Is my notebook.
00:12:44Full of songs that I wrote for Dexter's first triple platinum album.
00:12:48That's my notebook.
00:12:50How did Scarlet get her hands on it?
00:12:52I'm a musical genius.
00:12:54And you're just...
00:12:56Dexter's little errand girl.
00:12:58Give it back!
00:12:59Ow! Dexter, she cut me!
00:13:02See what has gotten into you?
00:13:04I don't...
00:13:05I don't know who you are anymore.
00:13:07Dexy, baby.
00:13:08I know all about girls like her.
00:13:11They want fame and money without really ever having to work for it.
00:13:15She's taking advantage of you.
00:13:17She has been for years.
00:13:19Dexter, you can't seriously be believing this!
00:13:22Scarlet is not Echo!
00:13:24Then tell me why I shouldn't.
00:13:26Okay? Why shouldn't I believe her?
00:13:31Go wait in the car, please.
00:13:37Casey.
00:13:43Look, I know that you've been hiding things.
00:13:45So, please just...
00:13:47Just tell me the truth.
00:13:48Okay, right now.
00:13:50Or we'll lose us forever.
00:13:54Please.
00:13:58Please.
00:14:02Please.
00:14:07The truth doesn't matter anymore.
00:14:10You don't trust me anyway.
00:14:16We're over.
00:14:18Dex.
00:14:21Goodbye.
00:14:23Forever.
00:14:43The hottest rock star on the planet is officially off the market.
00:14:48Dexter Hayes popped the question to up and coming singer Scarlet Hart tonight and she said yes.
00:14:53Yes.
00:14:59Dad.
00:15:00I gave Dex everything.
00:15:03I made his career, but...
00:15:05He doesn't want me.
00:15:07He never did.
00:15:08What happened, Princess?
00:15:10Scarlet Hart.
00:15:11She stole him and now she's trying to steal my identity.
00:15:16I'll come get you.
00:15:21The next one.
00:15:22Casey, where are you?
00:15:32Looks like Dexter's whore is awake.
00:15:35Let's see how his future wife feels about you seducing her man.
00:15:40Who are you?
00:15:41Let me go.
00:15:43Don't worry, Scarlet.
00:15:44We won't hurt you.
00:15:46We're your friends, too.
00:15:48We've only shipped Dexter Hayes and Scarlet Heart.
00:15:51We're just trying to teach this filthy skink a lesson.
00:15:55We saw you kissing Dexter backstage.
00:15:59You're trying to steal him from his soulmate.
00:16:02I wasn't stealing him.
00:16:04We were in love.
00:16:06Or I thought we were.
00:16:08Oh, we'll see about that, won't we?
00:16:11The only way you'll live tonight is if Dexter chooses to save you.
00:16:21Where the hell is everybody?
00:16:26Dressing room.
00:16:27Come alone.
00:16:29Choose to save Scarlet Heart and we'll spare them.
00:16:32Choose your little assistant and they both die.
00:16:36You've reached Casey.
00:16:38I can't come to the phone right now.
00:16:41Where the hell is my daughter?
00:16:45Casey?
00:16:45So she never left a concert.
00:16:47Get back to the concert hall now.
00:16:50Dexter is coming.
00:16:52We'll see who his true love is.
00:16:55You psychos!
00:16:57Are you hoping that he chooses you over his fiancée?
00:17:02Obviously not.
00:17:04She's just some nobody who slept with him to break into the industry.
00:17:08You fucked him too?
00:17:10God.
00:17:11Our precious Dexter.
00:17:13Soiled by a dirty star fucker.
00:17:16Girls like you don't deserve him.
00:17:19You don't deserve to live.
00:17:21No one knows what the real Echo looks like.
00:17:24So if Casey dies, then the truth dies with her.
00:17:28That's not true.
00:17:30First you steal my identity, now you're trying to get me murdered.
00:17:34You're psychotic.
00:17:35Oh, don't worry, Casey.
00:17:37If you die today, Dex and I will make a song about you and maybe it'll even be the lead
00:17:41single on our new album.
00:17:44You're crazier than they are.
00:17:45Who are you calling crazy?
00:17:52Casey.
00:17:53Dexter.
00:17:59Dexter.
00:18:01Dexter.
00:18:03Dexter.
00:18:03Dexter, help me.
00:18:05They hit me and then they tied me up and now they're trying to kill me.
00:18:10Okay, guys, let's just put the guns down, okay?
00:18:14We can't do that, Dexter.
00:18:17We're your biggest fans.
00:18:19We're doing this for you.
00:18:21Okay, well, if you love me, all right, you'll put the gun down and you'll let these two go, please.
00:18:27No, that's not how this works.
00:18:30Dexie, you would be nothing without Echo.
00:18:33We're engaged now.
00:18:34You can't let me die.
00:18:36Dex, all the love we ever had, all the memories, all the I love yous you told me, did they
00:18:43mean anything?
00:18:44You must choose one to live.
00:18:46Will it be your future wife?
00:18:50Or your mistress?
00:18:51Who really holds the key to your heart, Dexter Hayes?
00:18:55They said if I don't choose Scarlet, then they both die.
00:18:59I can save Casey, but I have to break her heart.
00:19:03Which one really holds the key to your heart, Dexter Hayes?
00:19:12You never really loved me, did you?
00:19:15And you loved him?
00:19:17You leeched off him for half a decade.
00:19:20If that's what you really think, Dex, go ahead.
00:19:24Make your choice.
00:19:24Choose now or they both die.
00:19:26Dexter, Dexter, please.
00:19:29Think of everything I've done for you.
00:19:31You dumped her.
00:19:32You chose me.
00:19:33Don't let them murder me.
00:19:35That's enough.
00:19:36We're pulling the trigger in three,
00:19:39two,
00:19:40one.
00:19:41Okay, okay, okay.
00:19:42I can't risk them killing Casey.
00:19:45Scarlet, all right?
00:19:47I choose Scarlet.
00:19:52Dexter, I'm gonna faint.
00:19:55I was so scared.
00:19:56He chose Scarlet?
00:19:58Good choice.
00:19:59Cheating whores deserve to die.
00:20:01Now, wait a minute.
00:20:02You told me that...
00:20:03You made your choice, Dexter Hayes.
00:20:06Now you get to be the one who saved your soulmate,
00:20:09and we'll take care of your scandalous side piece.
00:20:12No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:20:19I guess this is the end.
00:20:26Goodbye, Dexter.
00:20:28Put the gun down!
00:20:31Put the gun down!
00:20:33Goodbye, Dexter.
00:20:35Hey, drop the gun!
00:20:46Let's go!
00:20:47Let's go!
00:20:47Let's go!
00:20:48Okay, okay, okay.
00:20:49Come on, okay.
00:20:50All right.
00:20:52Okay.
00:20:56It's gonna be okay.
00:20:57Okay?
00:20:58You left me to die!
00:20:59And for the record, I never needed your money!
00:21:03I was right to walk away.
00:21:05Staying with you was the biggest mistake I've ever made.
00:21:09Look, Casey, you don't understand, all right?
00:21:11They were gonna make me...
00:21:12I'm done living in your shadow, Dex.
00:21:17Goodbye.
00:21:23Casey, Casey.
00:21:24Hey.
00:21:32Casey.
00:21:33Casey, stop!
00:21:34Please, stop!
00:21:35Please, please.
00:21:36We're gonna go...
00:21:37Okay, what are you gonna do without all this?
00:21:38You should be asking yourself that same question.
00:21:42Good luck staying at the top of the charts once I'm gone.
00:21:45You're delusional.
00:21:46He doesn't need you.
00:21:48He has Echo.
00:21:49Yeah.
00:21:50Sure he does.
00:21:52Fame really has changed you, Dexter Hayes.
00:21:58Fame changed me?
00:22:01Okay.
00:22:02And what about you?
00:22:03You're the one that's been sneaking around behind my back this whole time.
00:22:07I never betrayed you how you betrayed me by putting that ring on Scarlet's finger.
00:22:14You chose her and you left me for dead.
00:22:18No, Casey, you don't understand.
00:22:19I was trying to...
00:22:45Oh my god.
00:22:45That's Ed Reed, the CEO of Reed Records.
00:22:51So sorry it didn't come sooner, baby girl.
00:22:55You're here now.
00:22:57Take me home.
00:23:14I was trying to have everything you can ever want.
00:23:17I was trying to...
00:23:20I was trying to...
00:23:20Dexter Hayes.
00:23:21Let me walk.
00:23:28Casey!
00:23:29How do you feel?
00:23:30Take everything you can ever want.
00:23:31Casey!
00:23:33Casey!
00:23:34Let me explain!
00:23:39Scarlet.
00:23:40Mrs. Hayes, you should have seen it. I almost died.
00:23:44And that desperate skank cheated on Dexter with some sugar daddy.
00:23:48I always knew she was a gold digger.
00:23:51She tried to trap Dexter first.
00:23:54And when that fails, she went after the CEO of the biggest music label in the world.
00:23:59Dexter, she never cared about you.
00:24:02She's been lying to you this entire time.
00:24:04All she ever cared about was money and power.
00:24:07I thought Casey loved me.
00:24:09But the whole time, she was in bed with the CEO of Reed Records.
00:24:18Forget him, princess.
00:24:21You are much too talented to be running some rockstar errands.
00:24:25How could I be so blind?
00:24:30Three days from now, at the annual Music Hall of Fame Gala,
00:24:34announcing you as the new CEO of Reed Records.
00:24:37And my daughter, the heiress to my empire.
00:24:41It's time to show the world who you really are.
00:24:51My back is pressed.
00:25:00My back is pressed.
00:25:07No, no!
00:25:10Okay, guys, cut the track.
00:25:15The damn thing is in the wrong key.
00:25:18Look, guys, we have one week, all right, to finish this song before the release.
00:25:23The Echo that I know can put together a perfect studio mix in hours.
00:25:28You can't even fix a simple beat or a key.
00:25:32What's going on?
00:25:34Look, Scarlet, I just gotta ask.
00:25:36Are you really Echo?
00:25:42Are you really Echo?
00:25:45Dexy.
00:25:48Of course I am.
00:25:50It's just...
00:25:51Your new assistant.
00:25:53He's been messing...
00:25:54He's messing with my tracks.
00:25:56He's obviously trying to sabotage our new album.
00:25:59I mean, look.
00:26:01Last Saved by Max.
00:26:04Yeah, that's because you don't know how to...
00:26:06Okay, you know what?
00:26:07Echo would never put her name on garbage like this.
00:26:11Mr. Hayes, please, listen.
00:26:13It's Dexter.
00:26:15And I'm sorry, but my last assistant would have never screwed me over like that.
00:26:20You're fired.
00:26:27Let's do it again.
00:26:44Good luck staying at the top of the charts once I'm gone.
00:26:47Writing love songs used to be so easy with Casey here.
00:27:03We're sorry.
00:27:04You have reached a number that has been disconnected or is no longer in service.
00:27:09Alright, she broke my heart and she moved on.
00:27:13So why can't I do the same?
00:27:32Look what we just got.
00:27:34An invitation to the biggest industry event of the year.
00:27:38The Reed Records Music Hall of Fame Gala.
00:27:47Look, I'm not interested.
00:27:49Okay, we have a song to finish.
00:27:51Dexter.
00:27:52You said it yourself.
00:27:53They can lay down a track in hours.
00:27:55We have to go.
00:27:56This is a personal invitation from Mr. Ed Reed himself.
00:28:02Okay, look.
00:28:04I know what you're thinking, but Casey probably meant nothing to him.
00:28:08He's a billionaire record executive.
00:28:10I'm sure he has a whole roster of scorned assistants lining up to get on their knees and work for
00:28:14a few extra bucks.
00:28:15You have to go and you have to impress him, okay?
00:28:18He could make or break our careers.
00:28:22Okay, I guess you're right.
00:28:24Of course I am.
00:28:26We are the industry's it couple.
00:28:29So now, forget about that stupid little assistant of yours and start getting ready.
00:28:35I mean, what was so special about her anyway?
00:28:37Her coarse, tangled hair, or her dull, crusty skin, or maybe those hideous, god-awful clothes?
00:28:52I'm Echo.
00:28:53I'm the Reed heiress.
00:28:56And I'm taking back everything that's mine.
00:29:06How does it feel to be at the event of the year as the industry's new it couple?
00:29:11We're honored.
00:29:12And with Reed Records on our side, our album is sure to be the number one hit of the decade.
00:29:17Are you excited to meet this mysterious new CEO of Reed Records?
00:29:21I hear Ed Reed is introducing the whole world to his daughter, the heiress to the Reed fortune.
00:29:28Do you think she's going to be the new CEO?
00:29:29I don't know, Ed.
00:29:30Who is this mysterious heiress?
00:29:32She is Ed Reed's daughter.
00:29:34I'll bet she'll be making a very splashy entrance.
00:29:38Whoever she is, we need to impress her, okay?
00:29:39She could be our ticket to a number one album.
00:29:41Look, here she is now!
00:29:53No fucking way!
00:29:56No fucking way!
00:30:23Hey, Dex.
00:30:26Long time no see.
00:30:30Dex has already moved on with Scarlet.
00:30:33I should be happy walking away from him.
00:30:37So...
00:30:37Why does my heart still ache?
00:30:54Ignore her, but instead focus on kissing up to Ed Reed so he introduces us to the new CEO.
00:31:01You should listen to her, Dexter.
00:31:03All we need to do is get on their good side, and our album will go straight to number one.
00:31:08She's right. I have to impress Ed Reed and this new CEO if I want our album to be a
00:31:14hit.
00:31:30Scarlett, what a terrible surprise.
00:31:33I should have known you'd sneak in here hunting for your next sugar daddy,
00:31:36but this party is for the elite, with the music industry only.
00:31:40I suggest you wait on the street corner with the other hookers.
00:31:43But the party's just getting started. I can't miss the big announcement.
00:31:50Why? So you can seduce the new CEO of Reed Records 2?
00:31:54I hear he's much more selective than Ed Reed, so don't expect him to look at you twice.
00:32:00And don't distract Dexter tonight. Leave, or I will have security escort you out.
00:32:05I'd love to see you try.
00:32:10Jealous?
00:32:12I loved him, and those feelings don't just go away. How could she change his mind so easily?
00:32:19You can dress up all you want, but you will always just be Dexter's lowly little errant girl.
00:32:28I thought she was someone important. She's just a desperate assistant, playing dress up.
00:32:34Imagine getting dragged by THE Scarlet Heart. I would never emotionally recover.
00:32:39Where do you think she got the jewels though?
00:32:40Probably out whoring herself to old men. Just like all those desperate social climbers in our industry.
00:32:47Hmm. They got that right.
00:32:49Hmm. Is that so?
00:32:52Tell me something, Scarlet. Is it really me, who's putting on an act, or...
00:32:59Is it you?
00:33:02How dare you!
00:33:06Careful. The new CEO might be watching.
00:33:10You think you're hot shit just because you're the real Echo.
00:33:13You may have the talent, but you have no money and no connections besides the ones you make in pay
00:33:18-by-the-hour hotel rooms.
00:33:20But me, I'm a beloved up-and-coming pop star.
00:33:23And if you so much as threaten me or my career ever again, I will get you cancelled so fucking
00:33:29hard your grandchildren won't be able to show their faces in public.
00:33:35Mr. Reed, uh, hi. Uh, Dexter Hayes.
00:33:37Thank you so much for the invite. Um, you've always been a true hero of mine.
00:33:43Well, I would really love to put that, um, well, that incident with my assistant behind us.
00:33:49Uh, Dexter Hayes, of course I can.
00:33:52Got you.
00:33:53Oh, I can't wait to see the look on his face when he realizes the assistant he rejected is my
00:33:59daughter.
00:34:00Yeah, the heiress to the Reed record's fortune.
00:34:03Eh, well, you know, sir, um, well, you may or may not have heard about, uh, the record that Scarlet
00:34:08Heart and I are, uh, working on.
00:34:09I really think that between my lyrics and, well, her producing and your musical genius over the last many decades,
00:34:17I think we could really make something special.
00:34:19Well, you make a compelling point.
00:34:22And, you know, if it's not too much, it actually might be helpful for the record.
00:34:26Well, maybe if you could put in a good word with the new CEO, I, I, well, that would make
00:34:31me forever, forever grateful.
00:34:34Why don't you put in a good word yourself?
00:34:36The new CEO is already here.
00:34:49Casey.
00:34:50Casey.
00:34:51Casey.
00:34:52Casey.
00:34:54Casey.
00:34:54Casey.
00:34:56Uh, I've, I've been trying to call you the last few days, and, well, I guess I'm just surprised that
00:35:02instead you just showed up here.
00:35:03I hated myself for wanting to pick up the phone, for wanting to hear his voice again, but after what
00:35:10he did to me, I couldn't give him the satisfaction.
00:35:14Oh, you've been calling me for the last few days. What, you missed me already?
00:35:19Did Ed Reed bring Casey as his date?
00:35:22This event is invite only.
00:35:27Yeah. Dang, I guess I left my invite at home, but I think I'm gonna stay.
00:35:33You know, Scarlett, on the other hand, though, has been throwing around nothing but vile slander and empty accusations all
00:35:40night.
00:35:41If anyone needs to go, it should be her. Unless you want me to expose your lies to Dexter right
00:35:46here, right now.
00:35:48Yeah, right. The only ones who can remove me are Mr. Reed himself or the new CEO. You have no
00:35:54power here.
00:35:55Okay, guys. Ed Reed and this new CEO are about to announce our new album. Can we have this conversation
00:36:03later?
00:36:03Aw, Dex. You forgot to say please.
00:36:10Wait, Casey, what, what?
00:36:17Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to announce tonight's special guest.
00:36:25Read Records is the number one largest music label in the world.
00:36:31But tonight, I want to introduce you to someone who's more precious to me than any company.
00:36:36Someone who grew up listening to me play piano, who has written hundreds of songs and never put her name
00:36:42on one of them.
00:36:44Because she never wanted to gain fame through mine.
00:36:49No more secrets, Dexter Hayes. It's time you finally learned who you really rejected.
00:36:55Mr. Reed is looking right at us. He's gonna call us on stage.
00:36:59All right, this is it. He's gonna announce that he's signed us to Reed Records.
00:37:03I want to introduce the heir to my billion-dollar music empire.
00:37:08The new CEO of Reed Records.
00:37:12My princess.
00:37:14And the light of my life.
00:37:16My daughter, Casey Reed.
00:37:23What?
00:37:28No.
00:37:36Casey.
00:37:53That's the Reed heiress?
00:37:55Holy shit.
00:37:56She's not a sugar baby.
00:37:57She's the daughter of billionaire music royalty.
00:38:00Scarlet Heart is delusional.
00:38:02Insulting the new CEO of Reed Records to her base?
00:38:06She just committed career suicide.
00:38:08Mr. Reed, your gift. For the lady of the hour.
00:38:12Ugh.
00:38:13That's millions of dollars of gold.
00:38:16Dad, this is too much.
00:38:18A little something from your old man.
00:38:19And now Dexter will see that you're worth more than your weight in gold.
00:38:23This cannot be happening.
00:38:25She's a nobody.
00:38:28I knew Casey was keeping secrets from me but I didn't know she was hiding who she was.
00:38:34Ed Reed was never her sugar daddy.
00:38:36He was her father.
00:38:37This whole time she was with me for love, not fame.
00:38:41She tried to tell me the truth and instead of trusting her, I left her for another woman.
00:38:46How could I be so blind?
00:38:48How could I be so blind?
00:38:48How could I be so blind?
00:38:53What suits you?
00:38:57The guitar and CEO title.
00:39:01Why can't you just say you miss me?
00:39:03Casey, I just...
00:39:16I just...
00:39:17I just...
00:39:18I still miss you.
00:39:27There.
00:39:29Shouldn't you be licking your fiancé's wounds?
00:39:32Knowing she just insulted the CEO of the most powerful music company has got to hurt.
00:39:38But I mean, you of all people should know.
00:39:40Please, you have to believe me, okay?
00:39:41If you just let me explain...
00:39:43Explain what, Dexter?
00:39:44Why you want me back?
00:39:46After finding out I'm your boss?
00:39:50Or leaving me for Echo?
00:39:53No, no, look.
00:39:54That's not why I'm here.
00:39:56If you just let me tell you, I...
00:39:58I mean, come on, Casey.
00:40:00I mean, you gotta understand.
00:40:01You're the one who lied to me.
00:40:03I lied.
00:40:04And what would you call getting engaged to Scarlet after promising to put a ring on my finger?
00:40:09I didn't want any of that to happen.
00:40:11You have to believe me, please.
00:40:12I was just trying to...
00:40:15Look, I...
00:40:16Just tell me one thing, okay?
00:40:18I guess...
00:40:18Why are you here?
00:40:19Are you here just...
00:40:20Is this just some royal way to get revenge?
00:40:23Tank my career?
00:40:26Oh, tank your career.
00:40:28I made his career.
00:40:31I loved you, Dexter.
00:40:33You might have found out who my father is today, but you still have no idea who I am.
00:40:38Wait.
00:40:42This...
00:40:43This is why you proposed to Scarlet, isn't it?
00:40:47Why...
00:40:47You left...
00:40:48Me...
00:40:49For dead.
00:40:51Sucked up to my dad.
00:40:53Threw me to the curb...
00:40:55For the fame.
00:40:56The fortune.
00:40:58The fans.
00:40:58No, no, please.
00:40:59No, no, no.
00:41:00Actually, I think it's time to make my first decision as the new CEO.
00:41:06Can I get everyone's attention, please?
00:41:11I hope everyone is having fun.
00:41:13Reed Records will be ending its contract with Dexter Hayes and dropping him as an artist.
00:41:24Effective immediately.
00:41:26Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!
00:41:32You know, I am so glad I never told you who I really was.
00:41:37Because if I didn't, I might not have ever found out that you don't really love me for me.
00:41:41Easy.
00:41:42None of that is true, okay?
00:41:43None of this.
00:41:44I don't care about that.
00:41:45I've always loved you.
00:41:46Don't bother arguing with her anymore, Dexter.
00:41:49She may be rich, but she's just an arrogant nepo baby with no real talent.
00:41:54Scarlet is Echo.
00:41:56She can produce these songs.
00:41:58She can get you to the top of the charts with or without Reed Records.
00:42:02Dexter, you don't need her.
00:42:03She doesn't understand you like Scarlet does.
00:42:06Okay, mom, mom.
00:42:08Stop.
00:42:09You're my mom, not my manager, alright?
00:42:12I'm done talking about this.
00:42:33I've known you for years.
00:42:39I thought you'd stay the same.
00:42:51Ok .
00:42:56Go.
00:42:57It always?
00:43:00Okay.
00:43:00Good to see you all.
00:43:01Oh
00:43:06you're not pizza, you're not pizza.
00:43:09You're not pizza, no de Sax.
00:43:10If nothing's pizza, no deepy.
00:43:12You embryonician monetize you all.
00:43:13Go!
00:43:19I'm still missing you
00:43:24It's my heart and mind
00:43:28I'm still missing you
00:43:37I thought I was clear our relationship is over, Mr. Hayes.
00:43:40You're no longer welcome at Reed Records.
00:43:43I just came to pick up my equipment.
00:43:46Casey's wrong about me.
00:43:48I never gave up on us.
00:43:50She's got to know the truth.
00:43:51I don't think there's anything left to talk about, Dex.
00:44:02Fine.
00:44:04Let's not talk.
00:44:13What's wrong?
00:44:14Your fiancé not keeping you satisfied?
00:44:18I've been doing too much thinking about my former assistant.
00:44:27Not anymore.
00:44:28I'm your former boss now.
00:44:31In fact, here are your termination letters.
00:44:37I don't give a fuck about the contract.
00:44:40I don't give a shit about my career.
00:44:42I just want you.
00:44:43And I know that you want me too.
00:44:46Don't act like you've forgotten what we had.
00:44:51I've been trying to, but being this close again, it feels impossible.
00:44:58You're a lot like an instrument, but you tremble every time we touch.
00:45:08I don't care about the fans.
00:45:10I don't give a shit about the tabloids.
00:45:11I don't care what the record labels have to say.
00:45:13If you tell me that you want to be with me, we'll be together.
00:45:23We can tease each other all day.
00:45:26Until you finally admit that you still love me.
00:45:55You're right.
00:45:56I am like an instrument.
00:45:57The way I let you play me.
00:46:00After what you did, why would I trust you ever again?
00:46:03Listen to me.
00:46:04I've been trying to tell you.
00:46:06I do not want to be with Scarlet.
00:46:08Hello?
00:46:10Tell Sasha Silver I'm on my way.
00:46:13Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:46:13Hold on.
00:46:14Sasha Silver?
00:46:15I've been telling you for months.
00:46:16The guy's a douchebag.
00:46:19A douchebag with over a hundred million strings.
00:46:22I mean, we have a Dexter Haye-sized hold of Phil, and he could be the next big thing.
00:46:26It's not safe, Casey.
00:46:28You don't need him.
00:46:30He'll hurt you.
00:46:30No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:46:31I don't think you, of all people, get to tell me what I need.
00:46:35Casey.
00:46:36Casey.
00:46:37Casey.
00:46:39Casey has every right to be angry with me after what I did.
00:46:43I have to prove she can trust me again.
00:46:57Perfect timing.
00:46:58Make yourself comfortable.
00:46:59Thank you for meeting me on such short notice.
00:47:01Sasha generally doesn't like women who speak too much.
00:47:05I've made an exception for you.
00:47:07Do you always refer to yourself in the third person?
00:47:10I don't know what that means.
00:47:13But, you wanna hear one of Sasha's demos?
00:47:15They're a big hit online.
00:47:17I'm very excited about a potential partnership.
00:47:19Well, hired to be blown away.
00:47:24Actually, I was hoping for a live performance if you don't mind.
00:47:27So many musicians out there faking their music with AI, you know?
00:47:30Of course.
00:47:34But, you're not in a hurry.
00:47:35Why don't we toast first to this potential partnership?
00:47:55Shall we?
00:47:56How can I resist?
00:47:58I do love straight vodka.
00:48:05But, you know what I actually love even more than that?
00:48:12What's that?
00:48:15Exposing asshole pervs.
00:48:17My hair!
00:48:18What the fuck?
00:48:20You really think you can drug me?
00:48:22And then what?
00:48:22Force me to sign you to read records?
00:48:25Now you know who you're dealing with.
00:48:28Not so fast.
00:48:30You thought you could just walk in here and demand a live performance from THE Sasha Silver?
00:48:34Do I look like a little bitch to you?
00:48:37Absolutely.
00:48:37And a fraud.
00:48:41I'll be sure no label will ever sign you, no matter how talented you are.
00:48:47I want you to label to sign me.
00:48:49Not when I can read records.
00:48:51Or myself.
00:48:54Don't be shy, Casey.
00:48:55I'm just hoping you get ready.
00:48:57The paparazzi will be here any minute to see my new mistress.
00:48:59They'll plaster our photos all over the tabloids.
00:49:02Everyone will see what a slut you are.
00:49:04How you slept your way to the top.
00:49:07Your poor father.
00:49:09He's gonna have no choice.
00:49:10But to hand you and your company over to me.
00:49:13You're delusional!
00:49:15Stay away from me!
00:49:17I'm fine.
00:49:17You don't tell Sasha.
00:49:18Hey!
00:49:20Get your fucking hands off.
00:49:23I'll break your fucking hands!
00:49:25Dexter Hayes!
00:49:27Are you okay?
00:49:28I'm fine.
00:49:33What the fuck, Hayes?
00:49:35I could sue you for that.
00:49:37I'd love to see you try, sweetheart.
00:49:39You're just a wash-up addict.
00:49:41And you do not have a leg to stand on.
00:49:43Okay?
00:49:48Okay, I'm sorry.
00:49:49Jesus.
00:49:50We could have produced a sick-ass record together.
00:49:53You kind of wanted to defend this used-up slut.
00:49:57I mean, what the fuck-
00:50:00Her name is KC Reed.
00:50:03And she's the future of the industry that you want so badly fucking in!
00:50:08Your career is dead, Sasha.
00:50:10I'm not sure of that.
00:50:13Let's go.
00:50:21Let's go.
00:50:25Give me your hand.
00:50:32KC, I've been telling you for months.
00:50:34Sasha Silver is literally-
00:50:36My business is none of your concern.
00:50:38If I didn't show up tonight, what the hell do you think would have happened?
00:50:41Do you have any idea what he could have done to you?
00:50:43He could have raped you.
00:50:44Yes! Okay!
00:50:45I know!
00:50:47Newsflash.
00:50:48I'm not your assistant anymore.
00:50:50So, it's not your concern where I am or what I'm doing.
00:50:55Okay?
00:50:55So stop...
00:50:58following me.
00:51:02The car is still fucking moving.
00:51:06Stop following you the minute that you stop making stupid fucking decisions.
00:51:12And when I've made it for all the danger I've put her in.
00:51:17You're way...
00:51:19Too interested in my personal life, Dex.
00:51:23Won't your fiance be jealous?
00:51:30I've been trying to tell you for weeks I did not want to marry Scarlet.
00:51:37But you don't fucking listen.
00:51:39And now you're really starting to piss me off.
00:51:42Isn't that the point?
00:51:53So...
00:51:54What am I supposed to do?
00:51:57Pretend she doesn't exist and be the pop star's secret side piece again?
00:52:05I should push him away, but I can't deny how much I miss his touch.
00:52:10You were never the side piece.
00:52:13And you know it.
00:52:23Boss!
00:52:24I have news!
00:52:26Thank you for your help today, Dexter.
00:52:31Please, stop following me.
00:52:36Or else it's gonna get harder and harder to walk away.
00:52:49Great timing.
00:52:51As always.
00:52:52Why are you even here?
00:52:54Done what you asked.
00:52:55News of Sasha Silver's fraudulence and drug abuse have been leaked to the press.
00:52:58No label, studio, or brand will go anywhere near.
00:53:01His net worth plummeted to zero.
00:53:03Good.
00:53:04Buy all the rights to his music.
00:53:08I'm gonna give that to Casey as a gift.
00:53:15I heard what happened with Sasha.
00:53:17Now that was way too risky, Casey.
00:53:19Look, I'm far from Dexter's biggest fan, but that could have gotten real ugly if he hadn't shown up.
00:53:24I could have handled Sasha.
00:53:25There was also a huge leak in the press.
00:53:28All of Sasha Silver's dirty laundry aired out for everyone to see.
00:53:32He's been, uh, what do you kids call it?
00:53:33Cancelled.
00:53:34Who took him down?
00:53:36Dexter Hayes.
00:53:42He even bought the rights to Sasha's music.
00:53:45He can't sing anything anywhere or get sued to hell and back.
00:53:49Dex took down Sasha Silver?
00:53:52For me?
00:53:53Maybe.
00:53:54He's not as bad as I thought.
00:53:56Or maybe he should stop interfering himself with my life.
00:54:03The world famous music producer, Echo, is set to finally reveal their identity at the legendary Universal Music Awards tomorrow
00:54:11night.
00:54:12Scarlet's getting desperate.
00:54:14She's trying to convince the world she's Echo before it can expose her lies.
00:54:18She can't keep up the act forever.
00:54:20Sooner or later, Dexter will realize she can't even hold a tune.
00:54:23Much less produce a hit track.
00:54:25Scarlet is nothing if she's not Echo.
00:54:28She knows Dexter wouldn't look at her twice, let alone marry her, if she wasn't pretending to be a genius
00:54:34producer.
00:54:34I don't know how she thinks she's gonna get away with it.
00:54:38I think it's time the world finds out who the real Echo is.
00:54:46You want to go to the UMAs?
00:54:48As Echo?
00:54:49They've invited me every year and I've always refused.
00:54:52I've let this scam go on long enough.
00:54:55It's time the world finds out the truth about Scarlet Heart.
00:54:57The world? Or Dexter?
00:55:02This isn't about him.
00:55:06He made his bed when he proposed to Scarlet.
00:55:09Well, my daughter deserves all the recognition of the world.
00:55:12But if you're gonna go as Echo, oh, you're gonna do it right.
00:55:16With the best equipment money can buy.
00:55:21I want people to see my princess for the queen that she is.
00:55:28You're the best, Dad.
00:55:42Mrs. Hayes! It's so good to see you again.
00:55:48How's Dexter?
00:55:49Engaged.
00:55:50Yes. My future daughter-in-law is performing at the Universal Music Awards tomorrow.
00:55:56And I'd like to gift her something to mark the occasion.
00:56:00So none of these mass-produced guitars.
00:56:03She's a musical genius.
00:56:05We need something one-of-a-kind just like her.
00:56:07Of course. I have the perfect gift for her.
00:56:10A custom Fender Signature Stratocaster.
00:56:13Okay.
00:56:19Please don't touch that.
00:56:21Those instruments are only for our VIP clientele.
00:56:25Ugh. It's you.
00:56:26Get this career-sabotaging stalker out of here.
00:56:31Excuse me?
00:56:32You're disturbing our VIP customers.
00:56:35I have to ask you to leave now.
00:56:37No.
00:56:41I'm the CEO of Read Records.
00:56:45I have just as much of a right to be here as you.
00:56:48Because of your nepo-baby connections.
00:56:50We all know money can't buy talent.
00:56:54Tell that to Scarlett.
00:56:56Excuse me?
00:56:57I am Dexter Hayes' fiancee and creative collaborator.
00:57:01And you don't really know anything about music.
00:57:04Yeah.
00:57:05You're right.
00:57:07In that case.
00:57:09You should have this.
00:57:17No!
00:57:21Oh my God!
00:57:24What?
00:57:28Oops.
00:57:29Slipped out of my hands.
00:57:31My bad.
00:57:34Are you insane?
00:57:35You just destroyed a million dollar guitar!
00:57:39Securities!
00:57:40Take this woman away!
00:57:41Hold on just one second.
00:57:44Dexter Hayes?
00:57:45Oh my God.
00:57:47I need to speak to the owner about an offer.
00:57:50You think you set that up for me?
00:57:51Yes. Of course, Mr. Hayes.
00:57:55I'm just kidding.
00:57:58It's all yours now.
00:58:07Scarlett, ignore this wannabe musician.
00:58:11We'll find a better option.
00:58:14Mmm.
00:58:15Mmm.
00:58:19Like this one.
00:58:20Beyonce used this on her last album.
00:58:23This instrument is worthy of Echo, the genius producer.
00:58:28Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
00:58:30Actually, actually, this guitar is no longer available.
00:58:34In fact, my entire collection is on hold for the new owner.
00:58:39I'm gonna just...
00:58:42My apologies?
00:58:43My apologies.
00:58:44Apologies, but there's nothing more...
00:58:45No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:58:46We saw it first.
00:58:48Look, look.
00:58:49We just want the one guitar.
00:58:50I'm sure we can come to a generous agreement.
00:58:52You could pay all you want for the guitar, but it's not gonna stop Scarlett from choking on the stage.
00:59:01How dare you, you little bitch!
00:59:10That's enough.
00:59:13Hi, Dexy.
00:59:17Are you okay?
00:59:19Bixter, she just insulted your fiancé.
00:59:23You need to do something.
00:59:24Ma, do you really want to have a conversation right here and now about the current status of my engagement?
00:59:31Scarlett's talent as a producer is the reason you're as famous as you are, Dexter.
00:59:37The least you could do is show her a little respect.
00:59:41You know what, actually, I'm sorry, you're right.
00:59:44I should show respect to the one person who's always been there for me.
00:59:51Please ring up the guitar for Miss Hunt.
00:59:53I knew you would support me.
00:59:55Mr. Hayes, it's not for sale.
00:59:58You know, why don't you ask the new owner how much it costs and I'll pay it whatever it is
01:00:02right here and now.
01:00:05Miss Reed, as the new owner of the store, how much would you like to charge the guitar for?
01:00:10Wait, what?
01:00:14I'm sorry, I'm the new owner?
01:00:18Consider a late birthday gift for my former assistant.
01:00:22You did this for me.
01:00:24You really think I need a music store?
01:00:27Well, as CEO of Reed Records, you probably don't know.
01:00:30But from someone who cares about you a lot, why the hell not?
01:00:35Dexter, are you insane? She's not even a real musician and you gave her the entire store?
01:00:43You're gonna make us pay her for a guitar?
01:00:47Oh, it's okay. Scarlet could have it for free. As long as she shows us the big hit that she's
01:00:53working on.
01:00:56Casey, I am not stooping to your level. And besides, we're late for hair and makeup. I will talk to
01:01:03you about this later.
01:01:04Come here.
01:01:06You will regret this. Casey has done nothing but ruin you. She's just a pretty face with no talent to
01:01:14back it up.
01:01:15Thanks, Mom.
01:01:21One, I'm not your assistant anymore. It's Miss Reed and I'm the CEO of Reed Records.
01:01:28Two, my birthday was months ago. Actually, the night that you proposed to Scarlet, so your gift means nothing.
01:01:35Nothing.
01:01:38Did you know I was actually gonna tell you my secret that night?
01:01:41What secret?
01:01:45Secret? Hold on. What are you talking about? What secret?
01:01:50Should I tell him the truth?
01:01:53No.
01:01:54That I wanted to spend every single day of the rest of my life with you.
01:02:01But not anymore.
01:02:03I don't need you.
01:02:15Don't pay attention to anything she just said.
01:02:16I want you to get the best equipment and the best instruments to her collection.
01:02:20Yes, sir.
01:02:23Oh, one more thing.
01:02:26She's fired.
01:02:29Yes, sir.
01:02:33Dexter, you can't do this. I love you.
01:02:47Mr. Hayes, Ms. Hart, you're on in five. The broadcast will begin live.
01:02:54Did you hear that? Millions of fans are gonna be hearing your song.
01:02:58It's exactly what you deserve. The world needs to hear your talent.
01:03:03I can't believe I'm about to perform on the Universal Music Awards stage.
01:03:08All right, guys. It's time. Let's go.
01:03:11Scarlet!
01:03:26You can't start the show without me.
01:03:31I knew you'd make it.
01:03:32Of course she did. Her daddy probably got her a ticket after she cried about being left out.
01:03:37Dexter, Scarlet.
01:03:39You know, I'm actually surprised you showed up. I thought it would be too painful for you to witness people
01:03:44with actual talent perform when you yourself have none.
01:03:48Mmm. I'm getting a lecture about talent from you.
01:03:53Oh. Guess we'll see who's real and who's fake tonight.
01:03:57Break a leg, Scarlet. Or should I say, Echo.
01:04:02Don't choke. Hope you don't choke.
01:04:27The playback's down. The track's gone completely white.
01:04:31You have another version of the track, right?
01:04:37I didn't even make that version. I had to pay Taylor Swift's producer to send me one of her reject
01:04:41tracks.
01:04:42Go fix this. Now.
01:04:46This is bad, all right? Everyone's just out there staring at us.
01:04:49We're gonna ruin the broadcast and the label's gonna drop us.
01:04:52What are we gonna do?
01:04:55I have an idea. You're Echo, right?
01:05:09Yes. It's true. I'm Echo, the award-winning producer and Dexter Hayes' longtime mystery collaborator.
01:05:18Then prove it.
01:05:20Go ahead. Why don't you mix us a live track right here, right now?
01:05:24Come on. You're a genius producer, right? I mean, this is your chance to show off your talents. I mean,
01:05:30the whole world is watching.
01:05:33I don't know what any of these buttons even do. This bitch is trying to sabotage me.
01:05:37I must have another file I can play. I'll just make it look like I'm mixing in real time.
01:05:43Of course. Watch me work my magic.
01:06:03And that's how it's done. Show must go on.
01:06:07Nice try. Scarlet's proven herself enough. You can stop with the jealous witch hunt now.
01:06:14Okay, can you boost the treble on the EQ in the middle? And can you pan from stage left to
01:06:19stage right real quick?
01:06:22Yeah.
01:06:30Damn, I guess you're gonna have to do with the old-fashioned way. That means recording the instruments live, looping
01:06:35them.
01:06:35Don't listen to her. She doesn't know what it takes to make a track of my caliber.
01:06:40And this isn't the first time one of Dexter's tracks have been corrupted.
01:06:44If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were trying to sabotage him.
01:06:48Scarlet, Scarlet, why would Casey do that? For real? Okay, you're... You're Echo. Okay? So, just fix the track.
01:06:57Yeah. Come on, Echo. What, you have performance anxiety?
01:07:08Scarlet, you are our only hope now. You have to fix this.
01:07:13I could, if I had something other than this shoddy Reed Records music equipment to work with.
01:07:19Casey, if you're such a genius, why don't you fix it?
01:07:22Oh, I actually would, gladly, but it's actually your big night, so...
01:07:26Why don't you show everyone the brilliant Echo and how you made Dexter Hayes a superstar?
01:07:31Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo! Echo!
01:07:38Just your Echo, okay? Record some MIDI instruments, lay them down, make a track. It's that simple. You know how
01:07:43to do this.
01:07:45You really think your fiancé is going to be able to fix this show? I mean, if she goes down,
01:07:50you go down with her.
01:07:53Casey shouldn't even be here. I can't let her expose me. Not when I'm so close to marrying Dexter and
01:07:58becoming a pop legend.
01:08:01Beep.
01:08:22Is this part of her process?
01:08:23It would take a true genius to make that racket sound like music.
01:08:47Oh my god, is Scarlet Heart tone deaf?
01:08:51Come on Echo, show them your talent. Keep going.
01:08:54Get off the stage! You're ruining the UMAs!
01:09:00All right, look.
01:09:03It's done.
01:09:05You're really going to give up that easily, Dex?
01:09:08You're going to throw it all away because of Scarlet?
01:09:10Yeah, I am.
01:09:12That whole career that I fought for for however, how many years?
01:09:15Yeah.
01:09:18Because you know what?
01:09:21Someone that I was close to once told me that there's a lot more to life than just your career.
01:09:27And who knows, maybe I can get a cool new gig as a personal assistant for the new CEO of
01:09:32Read Records.
01:09:34Dexter, stop it with those awful jokes! Your entire life's work is on the line!
01:09:41Mom, you heard the track, okay? There's no saving this song. Now it's over. It's over.
01:10:02Well, I guess it's time for the next act of this show.
01:10:06No! No! There's no- there's- there's no other-
01:10:09Hey!
01:10:10It's time to let a real musician take the stage.
01:10:19What the hell do you think you're doing?!
01:10:22Mom, Mom, stop!
01:10:24You heard of Scarlet?
01:10:27I mean, you can stay unless you want to go down as the worst performer in UMA history.
01:10:32If I couldn't mix a whole live track, what makes you think you could?
01:10:36For one, I know what I'm doing.
01:10:38And if you don't?
01:10:40Will you step down as Read Records CEO if you fail?
01:10:45Happily.
01:10:45Hmm.
01:10:49Everyone, we're about to watch the Read Records CEO dig her own grave.
01:10:53It seems like Echo is having technical difficulties with her track.
01:10:58Since we're live, let's make something new.
01:11:00Dexter, sing me the first line of your song, just your voice.
01:11:05Right now.
01:11:05Right now.
01:11:12I am not the kind for a show.
01:11:19This is not a one-time thing.
01:11:23Lights are low, but I still glow.
01:11:28This morning's got a sting.
01:11:33Good.
01:11:33Good.
01:11:36Now let's make a hit.
01:11:44Let's fucking go!
01:12:01Wait, what is she doing?
01:12:04I mean, you produced this, right?
01:12:06So do you want to go ahead and take over?
01:12:08I-I-I can't. I don't have but-
01:12:10You don't need anything except for a band and raw talent.
01:12:14I mean, you are a musician, right?
01:12:20Then when is Casey Reed a musical genius?
01:12:23That sound, it's familiar.
01:12:25You are not the kind for a show.
01:12:29You are not the kind for a show.
01:12:30This is not a one-time thing.
01:12:33This is not a one-time thing.
01:12:34Stop! Stop it!
01:12:45Casey.
01:12:48You're Echo.
01:12:50Does this mean Casey Reed is Echo?
01:12:53This is my song!
01:12:56She just ripped it off!
01:12:57Who's stealing now, Scarlet?
01:12:59Don't listen to her!
01:13:01I'm Echo!
01:13:05I didn't even make that version.
01:13:07I had to pay Taylor Swift's producer to send me one of her reject tracks.
01:13:10Go fix this.
01:13:14Now everyone knows the truth.
01:13:20She's the one that saved the song.
01:13:22No, that was me!
01:13:24I already did all the work.
01:13:25She's just taking the credit.
01:13:27I had to mix the track live, Dexter.
01:13:30So that makes it my intellectual property.
01:13:33You're welcome to put it on your next album, but you're gonna have to pay me for it.
01:13:37Where do I sign?
01:13:38I don't think you could afford my fee.
01:13:41I think you might just be surprised.
01:13:44200 million.
01:13:45200 million?
01:13:47For one song?
01:13:49That's more than our entire album deal.
01:13:51Are you insane?
01:13:52And, I want my name to be credited.
01:13:56Bad deal, Miss Reed.
01:13:59And one last thing.
01:14:00I want a public apology from Scarlet Heart and Amelia Hayes.
01:14:06That's ridiculous!
01:14:07Why should we apologize to you?
01:14:09I mean, you don't have to.
01:14:11I could just go ahead and leave and then Scarlet could finish the album.
01:14:13And Dexter's career could crash and burn.
01:14:16So...
01:14:17What will it be?
01:14:23The clock is ticking.
01:14:26I was wrong about you.
01:14:28You saved Dexter's song.
01:14:31I'm sorry.
01:14:35And you?
01:14:36Do it.
01:14:37Apologize to her.
01:14:39That bitch.
01:14:40Why do I have to apologize to her?
01:14:42She ruined everything.
01:14:44Come on, let's hear it.
01:14:45Tell the world the truth.
01:14:46Scarlet.
01:14:47Fine!
01:14:48I'm not Echo.
01:14:50I pretended and I never wrote or produced any of Dexter's songs.
01:14:53They are happy?
01:14:56They are happy?
01:15:00Wait.
01:15:01That's not what I really meant.
01:15:03Dexter.
01:15:04She manipulated me.
01:15:06You're still my fiance.
01:15:07You believe-
01:15:07Scarlet, you are exactly what we all see.
01:15:10You fucking fraud and you're a damn liar.
01:15:14Casey is the one who built my career.
01:15:17Hell, she's the one who saved the damn song.
01:15:19She's the only one who ever cared about me or loved me.
01:15:25Our engagement is off.
01:15:27And so is the record.
01:15:50Please don't cancel the album.
01:15:52The album?
01:15:53Terminating your contract.
01:15:55And blacklisting you from the industry.
01:15:57Career is over.
01:16:03You got yourself a DL case.
01:16:13Hit it.
01:16:19If we're not here for long, tell me where would we belong?
01:16:30My back is passed against the wall.
01:16:36I need you to know I'm not afraid to fall.
01:16:42Your name's on fire in my veins.
01:16:47It's burning through my chains.
01:16:52Who are you to tell me why?
01:16:58Who am I to live a lie?
01:17:02This mirror shows a thousand faces.
01:17:07But none of them can burn.
01:17:18I know I'm not afraid.
01:17:19I'm not afraid of.
01:17:24I'm not afraid of.
01:17:39I'm not afraid of.
01:17:40If we have a lie, we'll kill you.
01:17:42Then we will heal you so much.
01:17:42I will kill you.
01:17:43We will kill you later.
01:17:46Now, you don't have to have to be a fool.
01:17:47I will kill you later.
01:18:04Ms. Reed, the whole world wants to know, are you the award-winning genius music producer, Echo?
01:18:11I think everyone saw the broadcast, and my work speaks for itself.
01:18:14You are a revolution in the music industry, and we can't wait to see what you do next, Echo.
01:18:22You arrogant fucking whore! You ruined everything!
01:18:30Dexter was gonna be mine! I was gonna be the biggest pop star in the world!
01:18:44But you had to get in my way.
01:18:48That won't happen again.
01:18:50Percy!
01:18:51Dex, no!
01:19:01No!
01:19:02No! No!
01:19:04Dex! Dex, stay with me!
01:19:10Hey. Hey. Hey.
01:19:13You've been here all night.
01:19:16You still love him, don't you?
01:19:19Dexter saved my life, but...
01:19:22As soon as I thank him, we can move on.
01:19:25You know, if you say so, but...
01:19:27Have you stopped and asked yourself why he risked his own life to save you?
01:19:31It doesn't matter now.
01:19:33Things will never return back to how they were before.
01:19:37Casey, Dexter was an absolute idiot for betraying you, okay?
01:19:42But without him, I would've lost my baby girl.
01:19:46And those two songs you two produced together, they made millions believe in love.
01:19:52Your love.
01:19:53Well, they shouldn't have fallen for it.
01:19:55I mean, a love like that burns bright, but it doesn't last forever.
01:20:02Clearly, Dexter never stopped caring about you. Hmm?
01:20:05Maybe your love story isn't over.
01:20:07The other Reed Records executives want Dexter to headline the big festival.
01:20:12And sign him to the label again.
01:20:14You know, if our CEO approves.
01:20:22Dexter's sleeping, but you can see him now.
01:20:29Don't be afraid to tell him how you feel, Princess.
01:20:49It was a close call.
01:20:50One centimeter to the right.
01:20:52He could've punctured his lung.
01:20:54If Dex couldn't sing anymore, his life might as well be over.
01:20:59Oh, hopefully. He'll recover.
01:21:01But for now, all he need is rest.
01:21:04That's it.
01:21:05Okay?
01:21:12What is wrong with you, Dexter?
01:21:15How could you do something so stupid?
01:21:20If you don't make it through this, I will never forgive you.
01:21:25Never.
01:21:29Why?
01:21:34My God, you're beautiful.
01:21:39Why are you still mad at me?
01:21:42I think I have every right to be.
01:21:48Casey, I...
01:21:54I miss you.
01:21:55I miss him, too.
01:21:57But everything we've put each other through, can we really be together again?
01:22:02You saved my life, and...
01:22:07I will be forever grateful.
01:22:12And in return, I'll give you your song for free.
01:22:15And, um, we can go our separate ways.
01:22:17We can end on a high note.
01:22:18No!
01:22:19No!
01:22:22Is that really what you want?
01:22:24To walk away from all this forever?
01:22:33Look, there's something I have to show you.
01:22:35Something I've been trying to show you.
01:22:50That horrible night when I chose Scarlet.
01:22:54I only did it because I had to.
01:22:57They forced you to choose her.
01:22:58I was trying to save your life, okay?
01:23:01I would never, ever, ever do that to you.
01:23:04I'd choose you a million times over.
01:23:06And I knew that I'd break your heart, and I knew that I would lose you, and I...
01:23:12But I'd rather risk that than losing your life forever.
01:23:14No.
01:23:20When I said I loved you, Dexter, I meant it.
01:23:24I don't want to be with anyone else.
01:23:27Me neither.
01:23:31You're my little muse.
01:23:35My pop star.
01:23:41Which...
01:23:42Reminds me.
01:23:45Reed Records would like to formally invite you to headline the Wild Life Festival.
01:23:52The Wild Life Festival is the biggest music stage in the world.
01:23:56You saved their CEO.
01:23:58You deserve it.
01:23:59You're the reason I sing.
01:24:01You're the reason I live.
01:24:02I don't want to song write or do any of this if I don't have you.
01:24:05You...
01:24:07You're my world, Casey.
01:24:10I know I've written a lot of songs, okay?
01:24:13I know.
01:24:14But none of them compare to how I feel.
01:24:17I don't want to be with you for just who you are or what you have or any of that
01:24:21stuff.
01:24:22I don't even want to sing or have this career.
01:24:24I'd give it up in a second if it meant just being with you.
01:24:27That's all I need.
01:24:30We do it together.
01:24:36I don't have a sound without you, Dexter Hayes.
01:24:38Okay.
01:24:42I want us to do this together.
01:24:46I love you.
01:24:49I love you too.
01:25:03It's the biggest car I've ever seen in my life.
01:25:08I think we better give them one hell of a show.
01:25:12Yes, ma'am.
01:25:22I wrote this song with Casey Reed, who is my echo, but more importantly, she is undoubtedly the love of
01:25:31my life.
01:25:34So, I hope you enjoy.
01:25:57I hope you enjoy.
01:26:00And I will be my makeup.
01:26:03I remember to smile on.
01:26:05Imagine one way together.
01:26:19This goes on
01:26:23Stuff in the stockings
01:26:26But I am still walking
01:26:28But all the truth
01:26:33Was the fool who I hated
01:26:35Now I'm recreated
01:26:38Every time I look at the moon's long
01:26:43I dream of a night that's lost forever
01:26:46But soon you'll see
01:26:51That it's time for you and me
01:26:56Cause the bed is so far
01:27:01We just let off
01:27:06Every time I look in your eyes
01:27:11I forget where I am
01:27:13Just let off
01:27:15Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
01:27:19I dream of a night that's lost forever
01:27:24Yeah, yeah
01:27:30Take it and talkin'
01:27:32But I will be watchin'
01:27:37Yeah, yeah, yeah
01:27:39The mirror in heaven
01:27:41My heart is still breathing
01:27:44Every time I remember to smile
01:27:49I imagine when we're together
01:28:03I know it feels like
01:28:05I know it feels like
01:28:10I know it feels like
01:28:13Hold on, you got this
01:28:16All that you wanted
01:28:18Is on the other side
01:28:20And you're gonna find it
01:28:25Is on the other side
01:28:26Is on the other side
01:28:26Is on the other side
01:28:26Is on the other side
01:28:26Is on the other side
01:28:26Is on the other side
01:28:27Is on the other side
01:28:29Is on the other side
01:28:30You
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