-How about this, Johnny boy?
Lily stays in the band,
or I call Gretchen,
blow the cover off this whole fucking charade
you've got going.
-So why, Lily, are you leaving?
-I've got more to me than four strings
and I'm going to make sure the world knows that.
[screams]
-Johnny did not kick you out of the band,
he emancipated you.
-You really gaining some momentum
with these hot new acts.
Your pops put you in on this action?
-I've never met him.
-You want your own agency, you want an investor?
You want all my acts on your roster?
I know that with me... you are the future.
-I'm loyal to the people that I love.
-Are you going to work with me in rhythm
or in dissonance?
-It's bad enough I have to deal with the stigma
of being a bastard son.
Why would you call him?
-I wanted to make sure
he knows how brilliant you are.
I wanted him to see that he is missing out
on the best thing that he ever created.
-Are you ready to have The Relentless headline
the very first Hit Parader festival?
-The Relentless invades the nation's capitol.
Okay, I'm in.
-I want double the pay and I want ownership in the fest.
-And where is that going to come from?
-Those three lovely boys who agreed
to kick me out of the band.
♪
-Hi. -Hey.
-Lily Mayflower.
Welcome to the crossroads.
-Thanks for the invitation.
-Please.
As I'm sure you know,
there's no better place for you than Pantheon.
-That's why I'm here.
-Our number one rule is don't be number two.
And you're aware of my history with Elias.
-I'm more interested in the future.
-That's good.
But before we start making hit records together,
let's discuss structure and how to format for radio.
Is that all right with you?
-Uh...
I'm sorry, I, um...
I don't create to put money in your machine.
With all due respect, Oliver,
you put your money and machine into what I create.
-Right.
I own the most powerful radio department on the planet.
If I'm going to put everything that I have behind you,
I need to know that you're willing to play the game.
-I write to make waves.
Change culture, influence the youth.
If radio stations want to be a part of that,
then hallelujah, amazing.
That's something really special,
but I don't want you to think for a second
that I give a fuck about appeasing any of them.
Because I don't.
And that goes for the VMAs and whatever other
sideshow dinosaurs are trying to stay cool this week.
-Cool.
You know that we don't need you, right?
-I'd rather be wanted than needed.
-Have you given much thought to what a hit record's
going to do to your life?
Not being the bassist of The Relentless,
but Lily Mayflower.
How is a hit record going to change her life?
-Well, that sounds good coming out of your mouth.
But I'll do whatever is needed for me to express myself
in the most real, raw way I can,
and Oliver, I respect you. Your opinions, but...
I'm still going to do whatever I want.
-Right.
You know what, kiddo?
There's one thing that I've learned in this business,
it's that you don't drown from falling in the well.
You drown from staying there.
Best of luck to you.
-Artists grow on trees and you have so many talented ones.
But Lily Mayflower only grows like a lotus.
-Lily Mayflower grows like a lotus.
Lotus petals open one by one.
It's considered the most beautiful flower there is.
You're telling me that's you?
-And they only grow in the mud.
I'm a dirty girl in a rainstorm.
Take a chance.
Pour some sugar on me.
-Welcome to Pantheon.
-So it is official.
Lily Mayflower will play her last ever show
with The Relentless
at the upcoming Hit Parader Music and Art festival.
-Baby, get in here, they're talking
about Lily on Hit Parader.
-...clear the decision to leave the band was her own,
there seems to be a legion of angry fans
who are blaming frontman Johnny Faust's fiancé
Gretchen Ruth.
It's unfortunate there's so much
misdirected animosity as the band has confirmed
they have split on amicable terms.
-So, she didn't really quit the band, did she?
-Quit? Nobody quits the hottest band in the land.
Paid her a million dollars that
I don't know where it's going to come from.
-Listen, stop, don't worry about it, it's the Festival.
-This zipper won't zip. -Babe.
-[doorbell rings] -Just have fun, okay? Relax.
It's going to be fun. Make sure you have...
Ralphie, or have someone record your speech, okay?
-Sure. -Gotta go, gotta go.
What are you doing, what's your plans?
-Uh, probably just going to hang out with Gretchen.
She's got a big game coming up, so...
-It's the night of the festival, isn't it?
Baby...
Promise me you won't say anything to her. Okay?
-Come here.
My lips are sealed.
That is until it breaks out all over the internet
and everyone goes crazy!
-That's not going to happen.
-I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Go, go, go.
-All right. I love you. -I love you.
[plays piano]
-Lily just announced she's doing her own band.
-Oh my God.
-Did you know she was going to be doing this?
-I mean, I knew she would eventually, but...
Not like this.
-Yeah. Look, babe...
I really want to finally get to see your show.
Take me to the festival with you.
-Sweetheart, you know.
I'm just not ready for that.
-Right, but...
I can just be in the crowd, no one can know I'm with you.
-I'm sorry, Jackie.
-This isn't fair.
-I know it's not.
[applause]
-Thank you so much for all those insightful comments.
We're going to take a few questions from the audience.
Anyone? Yes.
-Hi, yeah, um, first of all, big fan of you both.
What do you think is the most powerful thing about live music?
-You take all these different people from
different walks of life
and you go from a club to an arena to a stadium.
it doesn't matter how many people, but
all those people have different points of view
about everything.
You can look at a painting that's abstract,
and a lot of people will have a different
interpretation of that.
Straight or gay, the one place
where that opposition does not exist
is when a group of people gather
to come hear a common sound,
and that's sort of like a mass meditation, you know?
And then everybody leaves and they go their own separate ways
but for one minute, everybody's united, man.
I think that's beautiful.
-Good question.
-And do we have any other questions?
-If there was a piece of advice that you would give
to an up and coming artist or an up and coming band,
what would that be?
-I would say to any band,
make the music that you love.
You love.
The rest will take care of itself.
♪
-The Hit Parader Fest has begun.
Lots of surprise moments already,
with Johnny Faust and Leo Donovan doing onstage cameos
with some of the opening acts.
The entire weekend has sold out in advance,
with fans from all over the world having traveled here
to see Lily Mayflower's last performance with The Relentless.
I think we'll be seeing much more from this epic fest
for years to come.
♪
-♪ He said he loved me
♪ I guess I never knew
♪ What do we ever ever really know? ♪
♪ He said he'd meet me
♪ On the other side
♪ But I knew right then I'd never find him ♪
♪ I don't believe in love
♪ I just pretend he never was real ♪
♪ I don't believe in love
♪ I need to forget his face ♪
♪ I see it still
♪ I don't believe in love
♪ It's never worth the pain
♪ You feel
♪ The pain
♪ That you feel
[cheering]
[chanting]
-That's a big crowd.
-All right, boys, we are officially sold the fuck out.
In fact, we've broken local attendance records tonight.
No significant injuries, no deaths.
I'd say we're doing all right.
-Wow, just thank you so much, Maya,
for making this a reality.
We know it wasn't easy.
-Everybody played their positions.
This was a team effort.
-Yeah, that includes Lily.
-Let's do the damn thing, shall we?
-All right, hold on.
This is a chance to do something really great.
To really make a mark
and something you guys will never forget.
So do it for yourselves, and...
Lily, thank you.
-All right, guys, come on, let's go.
-Let's go, come on, guys. -Let's do it.
-Where's Dylan? Where's Dylan?
-Dylan. -Dylan, Dylan!
Hey, you're supposed to be drumming.
-Let's go.
[chanting "Relentless"]
[chanting continues]
[cheering]
-♪ You can try to describe me but you'll never define me ♪
♪ Try to grow my wings but she holds me down ♪
♪ Single file to bliss, how could I ever resist ♪
♪ But when I turn to you, I find heaven on the ground ♪
♪ The devil keeps on calling, I keep on falling ♪
♪ Down
♪ My faith is crawling away
♪ Trapped in the dark
♪ You're my only light
♪ It's me against the devil, I'm ready to fight ♪
♪ Through faith and fire, faith and fire ♪
♪ I'll be by your side
♪ The devil's a liar, the devil's a liar ♪
♪ My love will never die
♪ Careful what you wish for
♪ It might all come true
♪ Careful what you sell from inside of you ♪
♪ Out in the dark
♪ You're my only light
♪ It's me against the devil, I'm ready to fight ♪
♪ Through faith and fire, faith and fire ♪
♪ I'll be by your side
♪ The devil's a liar, the devil's a liar ♪
♪ My love will never die
♪ Don't sing me praise, I just want to be saved ♪
♪ From this bittersweet tragedy ♪
[screams]
[cheering]
Thank you.
I see so much struggle.
Red versus blue.
So many partnerships and businesses and friendships
are destroyed by our lust for control.
I believe it is possible to still have desire
and to be passionate about the things you believe in
without destroying others.
-I'm sorry about the way I...
you know.
Yelled at you...
about calling Oliver.
I should have handled that totally differently.
-It's okay, sweetheart.
We're here, now, together.
That's all that matters.
-Yeah, I know, I know. -Aw.
-Love you. -Love you, too.
I love you so much.
I'm proud of you.
This song goes out to everybody in this band,
everybody on this stage,
for everything that I've put them through,
it's called "Lost in Control", and it goes like this.
♪ So I'll just let it go
♪ I've lost my interest in control ♪
♪ Now only can I really know
♪ Live on, but I'll miss you so ♪
♪ What I took for myself
♪ I give it to everyone else ♪
♪ Spread it all around
♪ Until my soul, it can't be found ♪
♪ Isn't this what dreams are made of? ♪
♪ Well, it's mine
♪ They don't pay for it anymore ♪
♪ Anymore
I will never be released to find the Lord.
I will never find peace in a place of war.
♪ So I'll just let it go
♪ I've lost my interest in control ♪
♪ Now only can I really know
♪ Live on, but I'll miss you so ♪
♪ I'm sorry that I wanted a lie all along ♪
♪ I'm sorry that I think something's wrong ♪
♪ And I forgive you for pushing me away ♪
♪ And I forgive you for going on your way ♪
♪ The one thing I'm not sorry for ♪
♪ Is singing this song to you ♪
Goodbye.
♪ So I'll just let it go
♪ I've lost my interest in control ♪
♪ Now only can I really know
♪ Live on, but I'll miss you so ♪
[cheering]
-Hey, see you guys at the after party, okay?
-Oh. -Oh.
-See you in a little bit.
-Dude, what?
-This is insane. -Are you serious?
-Bro... -No, you're getting in.
You're getting in, you're with me, bro. [laughing]
-And the Devils may have a chance to tie it up here.
Number seven... oh!
What a save by the keeper. Unicorns regain control,
and they send the ball back...
[cheering]
-Mr. Mojo Rising.
-What's that?
-Mojo, its a noun. A magic spell, hex. Charm.
-Okay.
-Oh...
Mr. Faust, we know who you are.
You broke all the town's records tonight.
-Um... can I check in?
-Yes, yes. We have you on the penthouse floor.
Suite BB, for bad boy.
-You had all the alcohol removed from the room, right?
-Oh, now, don't let them destroy our casual choice.
-Excuse me?
-Yes, the room is dry, like the moon.
-Thanks.
-Pleasure.
-Hello.
-Oh, shit, I'm sorry.
It's hot as shit in here.
[giggles]
-I like it like that.
Where are you going?
-To my room.
-Boo.
-Come on, Johnny.
Just hang out for a while and watch.
-Let's reminisce on old times.
Plus... I know you can't go to sleep sober
without getting off.
No one's touching you, what's the big deal?
-That's what the internet's for.
Besides, I hear this place has great Wi-Fi.
-So you'd rather watch on your laptop
instead of here now, in person?
As long as you don't touch, it's not cheating.
Relax, dude.
Plus, Johnny, it was our last time ever performing
in a band together, in a show,
and we killed it.
-But...
-So then what better way to end something
so explosive than with a bang?
Plus, I did everything you asked me to.
-I know, Lily, and...
I appreciate that, but...
-So just appreciate this for what it is and relax.
-No, I can't.
I'm sorry girls, I gotta go.
-Come on, Johnny. -Johnny...
We're all adults here, right, ladies?
-That's right.
-We got off by watching you,
you get off by watching us.
Nobody touches each other.
And you get to enjoy our last unforgettable moments together.
Plus, if you're really so worried...
Protection.
No skin on skin contact.
Nobody ever finds out.
It's all for you, Johnny.
-My friend's mom is directing it. -Really?
-Yeah.
-See, now they're going to the woman director.
-Exactly.
-Hey. -Hey.
-Thank you so much for having us.
-Right on, man.
I'd like you guys to meet a very special someone.
This is Simon, he's been responsible
for all the street marketing for the festival,
plus he helped curate some of the buzzy regional acts
on the second stage.
-No shit, huh?
Very nicely done, young man.
Very nice to meet you.
-Yeah, you as well. Nice to meet you.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
-She just keeps talking about you, non-stop.
-That's awesome. -Very unusual.
-This is Amanda, she was pivotal in all this stuff, as well.
-Hi. -Haven't heard about you.
-It's so nice to meet you.
-Amanda? -Yeah.
-Hi, I'm Maya. -And who's this lovely lady?
-Uh, this is Natalie, the wonderful woman
responsible for bringing this superstar into the world.
-This is your mother? -Yeah.
-I'm going to go grab Vic and Leo, you guys talk.
-Pleasure.
-ANNOUNCER: And the Devils are driving down the field.
Looking to score, and, oh, ho, ho.
The Unicorns break up the play.
What a save!
-What? That was a clean tackle.
Are you kidding me?
Damn it, come on.
You're going to ruin the most important game of the whole year
with a BS call.
Really?
-I admire your passion for this sport,
but not your reckless behavior.
Is your last name Faust?
-Excuse me?
-Those deals with the demons will always be chasing you.
I am what you think I am.
You can save him, but first you've got to save yourself.
The pain you're about to experience,
it's not your fault.
Be strong.
'Cause you, too, Gretchen, are an angel
amidst a sea of darkness.
♪ I've never known a girl like you before ♪
♪ Just like in a song from days of yore ♪
♪ Here you come knock knocking on my door ♪
♪ I've never met a girl like you before ♪
♪ You give me just a taste so I want more ♪
-ANNOUNCER: The Devils set up for the free kick.
There can't be much time left in this game, folks.
Now, if they score here,
the Devils could be our champions.
It all comes down to this.
[whistle blows]
And the kick is blocked!
[whistle blows]
And there's the final whistle of the game.
-Woo! Oh my God! You did it!
-ANNOUNCER: The Unicorns are your champions!
♪ Now my hands are bleeding and my knees are raw ♪
♪ You got me crawling, crawling, on the floor ♪
♪ I've never known a girl like you before ♪
♪ You made me acknowledge the devil in me ♪
♪ I hope to God I'm talking metaphorically ♪
♪ Hope that I'm talking allegorically ♪
♪ Know that I'm talking about the way I feel ♪
♪ I've never known a girl like you before ♪
♪ Never
♪ Never, never, never, never
♪ I've never known a girl like you before ♪
[voicemail beeps]
-Lily, Jade, what the fuck?
I thought we were partying tonight.
-Hey.
I'm not done with you. Hey.
Fuck.
Fine. Fuck it.
I'm a one man band.
I'll party alone.
-Hey, you know what? Let me get your number.
You seem like you got your finger on the pulse.
You know, guys like us, we need a guy like you
with his ear to the ground.
-For real? -Oh, yeah. For real.
You know how many big acts were discovered
by some executive's assistant or intern?
-It's true, hate to admit it. [chuckles]
-Simon, right? -Yeah, Simon.
-What's your last name?
-Um...
-Say it with pride, baby.
-Okay, Mom, that's fine.
-Forget your last name?
-He's a one name act. Like Cher.
-Um...
It's, uh... Ostergaard.
-Ostergaard, that's not a common name.
-Um... -I've known one.
Sort of an ex-partner of mine.
-Oliver is Simon's dad.
-Oliver Ostergard?
My ex-partner?
♪ I love your pain
♪ I love your fear
-Don't worry, I'll flush it.
♪ Now show your hands
♪ I'm far from here
♪ Oh, for salad days
-Fuck.
I need a lighter.
-Oh! Huh.
Fancy seeing you here.
Though it is a marvelous night for a moondance.
Uh-oh.
Did you have a touch too much?
I think you got the wrong key.
-Get the fuck away from me.
-Jeez.
History repeats in the bed sheets.
-What?
-Ladies, is he always that rude?
-I'm sorry, what the fuck did you just say?
-Hot coffee?
Hmm.
Anyway, I just came to tell you that
they're waiting for you in the ballroom.
Supper's getting cold.
-Hey, guys.
This is the kid I wanted you to meet.
Huge Relentless fan,
and that is an understatement considering
all the passion he put behind promoting our festival.
-Mate, it's nice to finally meet you, man.
Thank you so much for your hard work. You're a legend.
-No, dude, you're a legend.
-Seriously, thank you so much, man.
-Hey, Adam, you gonna hire this kid
to keep us all relevant, or what?
-Yeah, I'm working on it.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa, take it easy.
I found him first, fuckers. Uh-uh.
And besides, I think he's more into booking than managing.
-Oh, no, no, you have no idea how far a son
of Oliver Ostergaard might go.
Right? -That's right.
-Does he know you're here?
-Um...
Probably not.
-Probably not.
-Does anybody need a drink?
-Well, I would love another martini.
-Natalie, that's enough.
-And get this little brat a beer while you're at it.
-Hey, Adam, have you seen Johnny?
-He hasn't come down yet.
-No?
[phone ringing]
-Jade. -Hey, Oliver.
-How are you?
-On our way to meet up with the gang.
-Can you do me a little favor?
Send me a video from the aftershow.
I'm curious who's at the gathering.
-Sure. I'll sneak some video.
-Ah, thank you.
-Mmm, yup. I could use a drink.
[screams]
-Are you okay? What's going on?
-Hey, Coach Faust.
I'm sorry for walking up on you like this,
but I really need to talk to you for a couple minutes.
There's something you really need to know.
I'm Lizzy Thomas.
-It's Coach Ruth, by the way.
-Oh, I'm sorry, darling.
Not quite a Faust yet, I take it.
Just a matter of time, though.
Ain't that just the way in life?
It's all just a matter of time, pretty much.
-I'm sorry, how can we help you?
-Oh my God, girl, let me count the ways.
[groans] -Gretch, are you okay?
-No, I don't think so.
I gotta go. -Oh my God, Gretch?
I'm so sorry, excuse me.
-Dropped her hat.
You dropped your hat.
-So... oh, Jesus.
[mumbles]
Nope, no. Sorry.
-Simon has idolized Johnny since... I don't know.
As far back as I can remember,
and it would be amazing if we could just
get them in a photo together.
-Who's Simon?
[laughs]
-Anything you want. Anything.
-Pauly just keeps calling me over and over again.
I feel bad. -Oh, yeah.
He called me, too. I know.
-I mean, I can call him.
Put me to work, I'll call him right now.
-Told you he's a good little worker.
I'm taking your son.
[chuckles]
-You can borrow him. You may not take him.
-Exactly, look out for this one.
-I'm taking you, too.
-So the best song on this new Relentless record's
got you singing all over it
and you ain't even in the fucking band anymore.
Well played, Lily.
-I'm guessing you haven't sent it to Adam and Elias yet.
-Oh, I thought we should wait 'til this whole celebration
is over before that happens.
-They're going to have to work out my contract with Oliver.
The ink is dry.
-Tortured artists make the best songs.
-Mmm, very, very dry.
-Tortured suits making deals is a whole different story.
-You know I was born into chaos,
but I'm not here to make war.
I'm just going to keep creating what I want,
and the only person that can really take that away is myself.
And anyone else that can try
can really just burn.
-You sound like a real maestro.
Respect.
-Thanks.
[groans]
[phone rings]
-Hey, it's Johnny. You know what to do.
-Johnny, I need you to call me. Something is seriously wrong.
I... Ah!
-Not like anyone gives a fuck about me, anyways.
Ain't that the fucking truth?
♪ You make your move
♪ You get comfortable
♪ Sit back, relax
♪ You create a fire
♪ And when we fall asleep
♪ Speak
[chattering]
-Oh, hey. Where you been?
-The, uh...
-You've been missing all the fun.
This is Natalie. -Very nice to meet you.
-Yeah, I'd like to introduce you to her son.
-Simon.
-Hey, man, it's so fucking awesome to meet you.
-Likewise, bud.
-Ah!
[cries]
♪ When it slows you down
♪ Imagine where we start
-Hey, come on, get a photo with your phone.
-That's a good idea. -Everybody.
Everybody.
-Excuse me, sorry.
-Do you mind taking a photo of the group with my phone?
-Oh. I have the real thing.
Do you know where you are?
-I'm in the jungle, baby.
But I ain't dying, I'm living.
-And you can have anything that you want.
Including a picture.
-Thanks.
-All right, everybody?
-All right, you bastards, take a look around,
see which way the wind blows and all huddle in together.
Aw, let's change that mood from sad to gladness.
Smile, it's good for the soul.
♪ I used to be a little boy
♪ So old in my shoes
♪ And what I choose is my choice ♪
♪ What's a boy supposed to do ♪
♪ The killer in me is the killer in you ♪
♪ My love
♪ I send this smile over to you ♪
♪ Disarm you with a smile
♪ Leave you like they left me here ♪
♪ To wither in denial
♪ The bitterness of one who's left alone ♪
♪ Ooh, the years burn
♪ Burn, burn
♪ I used to be a little boy
♪ So old in my shoes
♪ And what I choose
♪ Is my voice
♪ What's a boy supposed to do?
♪ The killer in me is the killer in you ♪