Kara: Pre-law is hell.
The workload is near impossible,
and if you want to get into
any of the decent law schools,
don't even bother trying unless you have a 4.0.
At least I had that much, but even that wasn't enough.
You need a killer transcript, volunteer hours
and of course money, tons of money.
And that's what I didn't have, lots of it.
The thing is, easy money,
you always end up paying for it.
- Hey. - Hey.
Can I get some fruit with that?
Yeah, here you go.
Thanks.
All right, we've got a beer,
two shots and a vodka soda.
Here, Kara, have a shot with us.
I can't. I'm working.
Come on, just one.
- Sorry. - It's on us.
Sorry.
That's just perfect.
Are you okay?
I've got to get cleaned up.
- We're slammed. - I'm drenched.
What happened to you?
Oh, Just the usual:
serving drunks and getting dumped on.
Hey, are you going back to our room?
No, why?
Just wanted you to grab me a shirt.
Sorry. I'm going to a party.
You should come, you know, when you're done here.
I can't. I've got a paper to finish.
Oh, well, you know what they say:
all work and no play, well, that's just lame.
- Hey. - Hi.
That dress is so hot.
That ring.
Hey, gorgeous.
Hi. What are you doing here?
I just wanted to see you.
I'm happy you're here.
Text me if you change your mind.
- Hey. - Hi.
What the hell is going on?
I don't know.
He's like 82.
Shh, shh, shh.
Is that your new roommate's dad or her boyfriend?
I have no idea.
Hey, Kara, I need to talk to you for a sec.
I hate to do this,
but I kind of hired too many people
at the beginning of the term,
so I'm going to have to cut you loose.
You're firing me?
Not firing, letting you go.
I'll give you a call if we need more help.
But I need a job now.
Okay.
Professor: If I had a client who I knew was guilty,
could I morally represent him?
Now, the law dictates that he has a right to be defended,
but could you,
or more importantly should you do it?
I want you to pose that question to yourselves
and answer it in your next essay due in a week.
Kara, can I see you for a minute?
Yeah.
Are you still interested in a summer internship?
Of course.
Well, I just heard that the Women's Law Shelter is looking for somebody.
Now, they don't normally accept pre-law grads,
but it's worth a shot,
although you should know that it's full-time, and it doesn't pay.
Oh, I didn't realize.
Well if it's something you can't manage, I understand,
but if you could, it would look great on your transcript.
Okay, I'll think about it. Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Roommate: What do you think?
Does the color wash me out?
No, it's fine.
$849?
Hey, who was that guy with the Ferrari?
Oh, you mean David?
He's just a friend.
A friend?
Is that whose party you went to the other night?
You would know if you came.
You know, it doesn't have to be so hard, Kara.
You know, ever since the semester started,
all I've seen you do is work and study.
I have to.
No, you don't.
Look, why don't you come out with me tonight?
You can wear one of my new dresses.
I highly doubt I can afford a place
where I have to wear a dress like that,
especially since I lost my job.
Well that's perfect because you won't have to pay for a thing.
Come on, it's just one night.
You deserve it.
All right. I'll see if Justin can come.
No way.
This is a girls night only.
Trust me, you're gonna love it.
* Running to the bright lights, chasing our dreams *
* Pulling up in a long black limousine *
* I got champagne, vodka, what we need *
* Don't ask what we did to get these things *
* It's a dirty little secret, I won't tell *
* Everyone has got their price to sell *
* Living in the fast lane grabbing that cash *
* Can't stop now, we're gonna crash *
* Oh, living the high life *
* Oh, oh, oh, living the high life *
* High life...
Ooh, there's my girl.
Hey, baby. Mmm.
David, this is my roommate, Kara.
- Hello. - Hi.
I thought that you could, you know, introduce her.
Of course. Anything for you, sweetheart.
( laughs ) I'll go get us some drinks.
Okay.
Actually, I think I'm okay.
Whenever you're ready.
- What are you doing? - What are you doing?
I mean, David is hardly just a friend,
and this, this is obviously a meat market.
It's a lot classier than that.
Really? Old men hooking up with 20-year-olds is classy?
These men have a hell of a lot more class
than the frat boys on campus.
Thank you.
Here, drink this and mingle, or don't.
Shawna. Shawna, wait.
You look lost.
I'm looking for someone.
Why are you so uncomfortable?
Everyone's enjoying themselves except you.
Maybe I don't consider this fun.
You don't consider a party fun?
Let me guess. You are a college student.
You take your studies very seriously.
You probably work weekends or even nights
when everyone else is out?
Is that a problem?
Not at all.
In fact, I respect it.
I know from firsthand experience
what a struggle it is to make ends meet.
But now I am in a position
where I might be able to help others.
Okay, excuse me, you are?
Grant Zager. And you are?
Kara Jones.
Look, I appreciate your respect, Mr. Zager,
but I don't need your help.
I don't think she's ready.
No, she's ambitious,
and you know how much I love a challenge.
Thank you.
Hey, don't you go to Whittendale?
- ( sighs ) - It's okay.
I won't tell anyone.
So what are you shopping for?
What am I shopping for?
Someone to pay your tuition, your rent,
or do you just want a nice pair of shoes?
I'm not shopping for anything.
My roommate brought me here.
Shawna?
Yeah.
( laughs )
Well if there's anyone to teach you
how to play the game, she's the one.
Yeah, well, getting groped by a 70-year-old man
isn't really my thing.
So if you see her, tell her I left.
I know, I know, and I wish
it would've turned out differently, too.
Man on phone: Okay, sorry.
Thank you, though, yeah.
Mom, are you all right?
Oh, Kara, sweetheart.
What's going on?
Well, it looks like
we lost the fight with the insurance company.
I don't believe it. I mean, this is an accident.
I know, but they denied the coverage,
and there's nothing we can do.
I don't even know if we're going to be able
to hold onto the house.
Maybe I should move back home.
No, no, no, no. We've talked about this.
Now your father and I want you to be close to campus
so that you can focus on your work.
You've worked so hard.
We just want you to be able to get into a decent law school.
There's my girl.
Hi, Dad. Missed you.
You're back at work already?
Yeah, first week back.
I feel great.
I was looking at your VW out front.
How's it holding up?
It got me here.
How's your Vette?
Do you mean that fully restored Vette
that I just drove up in?
Why don't you tell me?
Wow, sweet.
This is amazing.
Yeah, yeah, it's hard to believe
it was just once a rusty frame, huh?
Yeah.
You keep doing us proud,
it's going to make you a pretty decent
graduation present.
Are you serious?
Just gotta finish law school.
Mom told me about the insurance.
( sighs )
It's my job to get you through school.
If we have to make a few sacrifices
to do that, so be it.
Get in there and fire this bad boy up.
- Oh, yeah. - Oh, yeah.
* Maybe we'll go, end up somewhere *
* Maybe we'll know when we get there *
So how's the job hunting going?
Bad. Most of the part-time positions
have been filled for the semester already.
Can your parents help out?
They owe so much for my dad's medical bills
they can't even help with tuition right now.
Well, don't worry about it.
I'm sure you'll find a way to do it.
( cell phone rings )
( ringing )
Hello?
Man on phone: Kara? Grant Zager here.
How did you get my number?
Your roommate gave it to me.
I hope that's not a problem.
Yes, it is.
Oh. Well, you have my number now.
I'm hoping you'll call.
Kara, take it from someone
who did it all on his own.
Everyone needs some help.
What do you think?
She'll call.
Who was that?
Oh, that was just a friend of my dad's.
He wants to help plan my dad's 50th.
- Oh. Am I invited? - Of course.
Okay.
( girl laughing )
You gave him my number?
I guess he called you.
Why would you do that?
Because he asked for it.
Trust me, a lot of girls
would kill to be with Grant Zager.
He's like the sugar daddy jackpot.
So that's what David is, your sugar daddy?
Look, don't get all moralistic on me, all right?
He's an adult and I'm an adult.
We're not doing anything wrong.
Well, you're having sex, right?
So?
Okay, wait.
So how does all this work?
Easy, I give him what he wants,
and in return, I get what I want.
As in money?
Yeah, lots of money.
Look, I make myself available to him
whenever he wants my company,
and in return, he pays my tuition.
It doesn't bother you that he's so old?
In the dark, everyone looks and feels the same.
Look, just go out with him once, just once.
I mean, what could it hurt?
If you don't like it, then forget it.
But if you do,
say goodbye to all your problems.
I am so glad you called.
I thought we were going to dinner.
We are.
In San Francisco.
Welcome aboard.
Buckle up.
Do you think people will think
I'm your daughter or your girlfriend?
( laughs )
Either way, right now it doesn't make a difference
because every man in this room
is jealous of me.
So tell me, what are you studying?
Well, right now I'm studying political science as my major
because I want to go to law school.
Just what this world needs, another lawyer.
I'm kidding.
Hey, if you're any good, I'll hire you.
Something tells me you're going to be good.
Just leave it in the middle, thanks.
So you've chosen a very competitive field.
Now, what are you going to do
to get a leg up on the competition?
Well, I just applied for an internship
with the Women's Law Shelter.
It's a not-for-profit.
I've heard of it.
Here.
Thank you.
It's really good.
No. Champagne.
With caviar...
champagne.
It accents the flavor.
- So what did you study? - Oh, same as you.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
You're a lawyer?
Oh, not even close.
I studied law for a couple of years,
but then I realized I was much better suited for the investment world.
So what I do now is I buy broken companies,
I fix them up,
I make them profitable, then I sell them.
It's a good business.
You're just like my dad.
He really likes buying these broken-down cars and restoring them.
A car lover?
We have something in common,
though I would prefer
if you don't compare me to your father.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean--
That's all right.
I just want you to see me as something else.
So how are you paying your way through school?
My parents help a little,
but my dad
got into this car accident last year,
and his medical insurance said that he wasn't covered,
so now they have to pay.
How much?
$80,000.
That's about what you need to get through law school.
Yeah.
So here's the thing.
I think one of these
every month could help.
I have a boyfriend.
We both have lives.
I just think they could be enhanced...
By a special relationship.
Think about it.
- Shawna: So how was it? - Kara: It was fine.
Fine, come on.
Where did he take you, The Grove, 360?
San Francisco.
Are you serious?
Yeah, he took us there on his private jet.
Oh, my God, you are such a lucky bitch.
Did you join the mile-high club?
No, it wasn't like that.
He actually was a gentleman.
I knew it. Grant's such a score.
But you guys have a deal, right?
I don't know.
I just told him I'd think about it.
Seriously, what is there to think about?
Grant is the whole package.
With him you're able to do whatever you want.
Professional conduct.
This is regulated by a very specific code
detailing what is considered good behavior
and unacceptable behavior.
So unless you want to get into trouble...
Professor: Kara?
Have you made a decision about the internship?
Can you do it, or am I asking someone else?
Yeah, I can do it.
Wow.
You look spectacular.
Shall we?
Grant: Is there anything I can do
to make you more comfortable?
How about a drink?
Sure.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
So...
Shall we take it upstairs?
Maybe you prefer another room?
The gym, the pool table, the garage?
( chuckles )
I'm just kidding.
( exhales ) Relax.
Okay.
I'm not going to ask you to do anything
that you don't want to do.
I want you to enjoy yourself.
Come.
You okay?
You were wonderful.
That ought to take care of your student debt, huh?
So did he ease you into it,
or did he just take you?
( all laugh )
He was actually...
He was very considerate.
You're lucky.
My guy's wife isn't into role play,
so guess who gets to play dress-up?
Your sugar daddy's married?
You're surprised?
Besides, you have a boyfriend, don't you?
Look, I'm sure you're fine.
Grant seems like a classy guy.
Besides, just do what I do.
You just close your eyes
and pretend like it's the hottest guy ever.
And then when you open them, it's all over.
Okay, so what's going on? What's the latest?
Well, I just applied for an internship.
That's great. With whom?
The Women's Law Shelter.
I mean, it doesn't pay,
but it'll look really good on my transcript if I get it.
Are you going to be able
to keep your job at the pub?
Yeah, for sure. Don't worry.
Here. Just a little something to help out.
Thank you, guys,
but really, I mean, I'm fine.
I think you guys need it more than I do right now.
Really, I'm fine. Thank you, though.
So what's going on with you, hmm?
Is there something you don't want your old man to know?
What are you talking about?
GPS, young lady. You turned it off.
I can't track my little girl anymore.
- Dad. - Barry.
( laughs )
Um, I'm kind of grown up now.
I figured it was time to cut the cord.
Oh, oh, we're playing the grown-up card.
I guess that means I can't take her out
for an ice cream sundae later on.
You know, I wouldn't do that.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
I never said I didn't like ice cream anymore.
- Oh, then you're back in. - Thank you.
You're back on the team, honey.
Yeah, baby, nice.
All right, it's a deal.
( engine sputtering )
Come on.
( cell phone rings )
Hello?
Kara, Grant here.
Oh, hi.
Something wrong? You sound upset.
Oh, nothing.
I just can't get my car to start.
Obviously you're going to need
a lift to my place tonight.
Tonight? I'm--
Um, I have plans.
Cancel them. I'll see you at 8:00.
You need a jump?
- Yes, please. - Okay, pop the hood.
All right. Yeah, just leave it running, okay?
Okay.
Hey, so we still on for the movie tonight?
Um...actually I can't.
I've got a paper to write
and a test to study for.
Okay.
I promise I'll make it up to you.
It's no big deal.
Just let me know when you're free.
Okay.
( sighs )
I hope you didn't eat.
Peter's going to pick up some dinner for us.
Will he be joining us?
Do you have a problem with him?
Peter is... he's a very good friend.
We grew up together.
( cell phone rings )
Sorry.
You can answer that if you want to.
Oh, this is just... it's my mom.
I'll just call her back later.
Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
I do.
Lucky you.
How about you?
Do you have any family?
This is a pretty big house for one person.
If you're asking me if I'm married, no.
Why should I get married
when I can have a relationship with somebody like you?
( laughs )
If this works out between us,
I'd like to help your father with his medical bills.
You would do that?
Sure.
It was $80,000?
It's no problem.
Oh, my God. Come here.
I have something for you.
They're so beautiful.
Put them on.
How do they look?
Dance with me.
* Night
* Nighttime
* Makes it all right
* Anywhere...
Don't move.
* Anything that you want to know *
* Every lie that I've ever told *
* Nighttime
* Yeah
* In the nighttime
Man, it must be nice getting all that fancy jewelry
just for doing what you girls like to do.
What is that supposed to mean?
Don't play games with me.
I don't have anything you need.
You sound jealous.
Hey.
Hi.
Are you okay?
What are you doing here?
My dorm's just down the street.
What about you?
Are you just rolling in, too?
I was just at my boyfriend's.
Which one?
( laughs )
Where were you?
Oh, you know, just playing dress-up.
Let's see, tonight
I was "dirty flight attendant."
Does it bother you, having to do that?
Does it bother you?
It's not so bad, I guess.
Yeah, well, that's because you're lucky.
Grant's good-looking,
and he's a gentleman.
Not all of them are like that.
Some will make you do things,
things you wouldn't even do with your own boyfriend,
things that no matter how many times you shower,
they'll never come off you.
Leah, I'm sorry.
- Get off me. - Leah.
( knocking )
Hey, you still studying?
- Yeah. - I thought so.
So I brought you a midnight snack.
Thanks.
I thought you were just bringing me a snack.
That was just my cover.
Um...I'm kind of tired.
Would you mind if we just, like, hung out?
Is that okay?
Sure, sure.
Everything okay?
Yeah, everything's fine.
Whoa.
What?
That is one big rock.
Who'd you get that from?
Oh, um... I just borrowed these from Shawna.
To study?
Actually, speaking of studying,
I should probably get back to it.
I have so much stuff to do tomorrow,
I'm just really overwhelmed.
I'll, like, come over to your place tomorrow?
Sure, whatever.
- Is that okay? - Mm-hmm.
So before I forget, you got your internship.
How do you know?
I made some calls, I pulled some strings, so it's yours.
I don't know what to say.
Say you're happy.
I'm happy.
See, this relationship can work out for both of us.
Oh, um...
Peter's like right there.
Just close your eyes.
Hey, Shawna, you know where Kara is?
She's your girlfriend, not mine.
I know, I just--
I tried texting her, and she never got back to me.
It's just not like her.
Maybe she's in the library.
You know how they are about phones in there.
Yeah, maybe.
Those are some nice earrings you loaned her. Nice rocks.
What earrings? I didn't loan her any earrings.
Leah, this is Justin, Kara's boyfriend.
Did Kara mention to you
where she was going tonight?
Oh, um...
Don't worry. I get it.
Ahem.
Hey.
Where were you?
You said you'd come by tonight.
I'm so sorry.
I totally forgot.
And you couldn't even return my texts?
I forgot to check my phone. I'm sorry.
I just had to get out.
Dressed like that?
You know, I ran into Shawna tonight,
and she told me she never lent you those pair of earrings,
so where'd you get them, Kara?
From whoever you were with tonight?
No, I was just out with some girlfriends.
Oh, don't lie to me, all right?
I mean, I can smell him on you.
So who is he?
Justin, please--
Stop, stop, stop, stop.
Just tell me he's not one of those sugar daddies.
I don't believe this.
You don't understand.
I understand just fine, Kara.
Check this out.
My new sugar daddy gave it to me last night.
Was this before or after you saw Justin?
Hey, I did what I could to cover for you, all right?
But, I mean, how long did you think
you could keep it a secret?
Look, forget about Justin, all right?
You're only 21. Have fun.
Is that what you're having, Shawna, fun?
About 12 carats of it.
Plus this guy has serious potential.
- As what? - My future husband.
Are you serious?
What, don't you think I'd make a great trophy wife?
I thought you were just doing this to get through school.
I am. I'm securing my future,
academically and financially.
Plus this guy will probably croak
before I even hit my peak.
So you're just a gold digger, then?
Yeah, those rocks that Justin was talking about,
I'm sure you went digging for them.
Look, don't pretend like you're any better than me.
At least I know what I am and I own it.
You seem very quiet tonight.
I'm fine.
I've had enough experience with women
to know that when she says, "I'm fine,"
she's probably not.
That's all right.
I've got something planned
that will make you happy tonight.
So you haven't said anything about my new set of wheels.
It's nice.
Nice? This is nice?
Well, I'd have to drive it first to know that.
Of course. You are an auto mechanic's daughter.
Well, I hope you like the drive, because it's yours.
What?
I figured you needed a new car.
Am I right?
Um...( laughs )
This is...this is... this is way too much.
I don't know what to say.
Don't worry.
You will make it up to me.
( laughs )
How old are you?
I'm not going to tell you how old I am.
Why not?
Because it will probably freak you out,
and you'll leave me.
Okay, well, I'm just going to ask you questions
until I figure it out.
- Oh, really? - Yeah.
Okay, go ahead.
So when you were a kid,
did you guys have electric power?
( laughs )
The year after I was born.
Uh-huh?
- They invented it. - Oh.
Hmm. Interesting.
( laughs )
Now I'm going to ask you a question.
Okay.
What is the kinkiest thing...
you have ever done sexually?
I knew you were going to ask me this.
Well, other than doing it with a guy
that went to high school with Abraham Lincoln,
I don't know.
I kind of have a thing for chocolate syrup.
What about you?
What's the kinkiest thing you've ever done?
I like to be choked.
Oh, okay.
( laughs )
Wait, you're serious?
It's the most unbelievable high you have ever had.
Wait, really?
Get on top of me.
When the moment is right,
you take your hands and put them here, okay?
And you squeeze hard right there.
Harder.
Just like that. Harder. Yeah.
Oh, it's just amazing.
The next time you're here...
I want you to do that to me.
I...I don't know.
I don't know if I can do that.
Yes, you can.
It's okay.
You'll learn.
You already paid me for this month.
I think this more than adequately covers
your father's medical expenses.
Yes. Yes, it would.
I don't know what to say.
I admit I'm a little bit...
eccentric.
And I have certain needs.
This check is yours
if those needs are met.
Mrs. Jones' voice: They denied the coverage,
and there's nothing we can do.
I don't even know if we're going to be able to hold on to the house.
Take your hands, put them here.
Harder. just like that. Harder.
Grant's voice: I think this more than adequately covers
your father's medical expenses.
I like to be choked.
( gasps )
( crashing )
Wow. Where'd you say you got this?
This dealer by school.
They said it came in brand-new except for the front end damage,
so I made a really good deal with him.
Don't worry. I wouldn't have done it if I couldn't.
Hmm.
I'll tell you what.
Why don't you leave it tonight?
I'll knock out the front end.
Let the old man go through it, all right?
Tires, tune-up.
You never know what you get when you buy used.
Thanks, Dad.
Yeah.
Oh, speaking of old man, happy birthday.
Sweetie.
Barry: So, yeah,
we have a lawyer in the family, all right?
Because of a bike with training wheels.
Yes, seriously.
She wasn't having it when she was a kid,
so I promised her one day.
I said, okay, when I get home from work,
I'll take the training wheels off.
It's my kid.
She doesn't wait for anything.
So I get home. My wife is in the kitchen.
She's in a state of shock because she can't find her.
So I get in the car.
I'm driving around looking for her.
Then I see her.
And I pull up next to her
and go, "Hey, sweetie."
She goes, "Dad, look! No training wheels!"
And she's going along.
I said, "Baby, turn it around,
let's head home."
She goes, "Dad,
I only know how to go straight."
She's been going full steam forward ever since.
Ah, to Kara, best daughter a guy ever had.
Oh, and happy birthday, old man.
- ( cell phone rings ) - Hey, that's right.
I'm an old man today.
Come on, sweetie.
Yeah.
Hook me up tonight.
Hey, it's Kara. Sorry I missed your call.
Please leave a message.
( beep )
Mrs. Jones: So your father tells me
you bought yourself a car.
A used car.
- ( cell phone rings ) - You know, honey,
we're not gonna be able to help you much with tuition next year.
No, I know. It's okay.
I got a second job waitressing at a new restaurant,
so tips are great.
Great. Hey, I thought Justin was coming today.
I know. He couldn't. He had too much work.
- ( cell phone rings ) - Who keeps calling?
Uh, this is my roommate.
I think she, uh, might need something.
I'll be right back, okay?
Hello?
Where have you been?
I'm at my parents.
Well, you need to leave now.
I have a function at the club.
I want you to be there with me.
I had them put you on the list
so we can meet there.
I can't. It's my dad's birthday.
I don't care what it is, Kara.
I expect you in an hour.
No, I need to be here.
Do I have to remind you about our arrangement?
Look, I thought you gave me this car
so I could spend more time with my family.
When it doesn't interfere with my plans.
I expect you in an hour.
No. I'm sorry, Grant.
Kara! Kara!
Hey.
Look, I'm sorry I called you a gold digger.
Yeah, whatever.
And you're right.
I don't own it.
I don't think I can do it anymore.
Kara, they don't get much better than Grant.
Look at how he's taken care of you.
He wanted me to leave my Dad's birthday party
to be with him.
And I hope you didn't blow him off.
The man just gave you a brand-new car.
Yeah, but none of that matters.
Grant is not as wonderful
as you think he is, okay?
Sweetheart, none of them are.
But it's a job.
Do you know how many people make half as much as we do
and hate their job?
So, yeah, there's some days
where I'm not really crazy about what I do,
but I'm not gonna quit.
Neither should you.
Hey, I was wondering if I could ask you a biggie.
Sure.
I'm short on cash and I just need a little bit
to hold me over until I land my next daddy.
What happened to Mr. Jessup?
He dumped me.
How much?
$500?
I don't even know if I have that.
Do you have anything that I can pawn?
I mean, Grant's a generous guy, right?
Look, I promise I'll pay you back.
I have some earrings.
Great. I'll pick them up after class, yeah?
And like I said, I'll pay you back.
"Grant Zager."
What can I get you?
Looking for Kara Jones. She works here.
Not anymore. We had to let her go a few weeks ago.
Excuse me.
Grant?
You're mad at me, aren't you?
Disappointed.
How was your father's birthday?
It was nice.
How was your event?
Oh, I didn't go. I didn't have a date.
Hey, I'm sorry.
I have been extremely generous with you.
And even though you're not willing to give me
what I really want, what I asked for the other night,
the only thing I have ever expected in return
is that you be there when I need you.
Kara: But you told me at the last minute.
I mean, you have to give me some advance notice.
That's not the way this works.
Hey, listen.
Excuse me.
Looking for a guy named Grant Zager.
Is that you?
No. I work for him. Who are you?
I'm Kara Jones's father.
Apparently, your boss bought my daughter a car.
I just want to know why.
I want to make you happy.
I really do.
Is he home?
Yeah. You can't go in there.
Is my daughter in there?
Yeah. Tell you what. Why don't you give me your phone number
and I'll have Mr. Zager contact you?
Just keep your hands away from me.
Kara! Kara, you in there?
This is private property, okay?
You need to leave now.
I just want to ask the man a simple question.
You Zager?
I am. Who are you?
Dad, what are you doing here?
Dad?
Peter, it's okay.
Why you dressed like that?
What are you-- what are you doing here?
Dad, he's just a friend.
Why did he buy you a car?
He didn't.
Then why is his name on the registration?
Hmm? Does he give you money, too?
Mr. Jones, I'm just trying to help your daughter
cover some of her expenses, that's all.
You know, just because you live in a big house
and you make a lot of money
doesn't mean you can talk to me like I'm an idiot.
I know exactly what's going on here!
It's not what you think.
He's giving you money for sex!
Or am I wrong?
Am I missing something here, huh?
What's the matter with you?
What? You can't get a woman your own age?
What, are you some kind of pervert?
Don't walk away from me, pal!
This is not some hooker you pick up in a bar!
This is my little girl!
She is not your little girl.
She is a grown-up, all right?
And she is beautiful.
Dad!
Grant: You son of a bitch!
Get the hell out of here now!
Kara, come on! Get in the car!
I'm staying here.
I am 21 years old, okay?
I can choose who I want to spend my time with.
There's nothing wrong with what I'm doing here.
You love this guy, huh?
Then it's about the money.
And where I come from, that's wrong.
You don't understand what's going on here, Dad.
He's been really good to me.
He's the most generous man I've ever met.
Dad, I didn't mean it like that.
Dad, I'm sorry. Please, Dad, I'm sorry!
That guy is a piece of crap!
I'm just trying to get through school, Dad.
What does that make you?
Huh? What does that make you?
I'm just trying to pay for school.
Dad, I'm sorry.
Dad, please forgive me.
Come home when you smarten up!
Dad!
Are you okay?
No, I am not okay.
How did he get a hold of the car registration?
He's fixing it.
What do you mean, he's fixing it?
It's a brand-new car.
I sort of got into an accident.
Unbelievable.
Look, I'm sorry.
I wasn't thinking clearly.
It's what happens when somebody asks me to strangle them.
What did you think this was going to be,
a love affair?
You know what? This really isn't working,
and I think it's best that we don't see each other anymore.
Grant! Hey.
Peter will give you a lift home.
He'll come and pick up the car tomorrow.
Wait.
What about the check?
For my family?
Goodbye.
Hi, Dad.
VW's ready. Keys are in it.
Thanks.
Dad, I just did what I thought I had to do
to get into law school.
I just wanted to keep making you proud.
Do you think it makes me proud
that you prostitute yourself?
He was going to pay off your medical debt.
$100,000.
I don't want his money.
I raised you better than that.
I'm so sorry.
Well, I've gotta get Grant's car back to him, so...
Well, let me get the door for you.
No, Dad!
There you go.
Hi, Kara.
You wanted to see me?
Yes, come on in.
Why don't you have a seat?
Okay.
Well, I just heard
that the shelter changed their mind.
They're not gonna offer you the internship.
Why?
I don't know.
Just that they made a mistake.
I'm so sorry.
That guy is a piece of crap! What does that make you, huh?
What does that make you?
Stop, stop, stop!
What did you think this was going to be,
a love affair?
Hey, what's wrong?
Everything.
He dumped you, didn't he?
Yep. My Dad showed up.
Made a big scene.
Told you, these guys don't like drama.
Yeah, well, now I'm screwed.
He took away the car.
Put a stop payment on my last check.
Dorm fees are due in like two days.
I spent all my money on fall tuition.
I'm totally broke.
So call your parents.
I can't. My parents are broke, too.
And, besides, they want to disown me.
Justin hates me.
I don't know what to do.
Then you have to go back to Grant.
You have him on your side, you don't need anybody else.
He doesn't want to see me again.
Yes, he does.
He's a lonely old man with a drawer full of Viagra.
If there's one thing I've learned from all of this,
is that these guys like to feel needed.
So just dry your pretty little eyes.
Better yet, don't.
Go tell him how much you need him.
Kara. Hi.
Hi.
How do they look?
I thought you were gonna pawn them.
I am. Just figured I'd wear them first.
You know, maybe score myself another daddy with them.
Speak of the devil.
Give me a sec, will you?
Missed you.
Really?
Did you miss me?
Grant, please give me another chance.
We had a deal, and I should have honored it.
I promise I'll be where you want me to be
when you want me to be.
And my father, he'll never bother us.
I can have any woman in this room.
I don't need your problems.
Let me show you I can be what you want me to be.
Okay.
Have your friend over there
come back with you to my house.
And we'll see if you really mean that.
Leah: Oh, my God!
This house!
Oh, your house is amazing.
Why don't you make yourself comfortable?
Have a drink.
And I'll meet you upstairs in the bedroom.
Okay.
I can't do this.
Yes, you can.
Look, take this.
Trust me, it'll help.
If you don't do this,
he'll just find someone else who will.
So do me favor
and don't spoil this for the both of us.
You're not the only one who needs the money.
Come here.
Kiss her.
Come on.
Kara? Kara?
Hey, wait, wait, wait.
Forget about her.
I'll do anything you want.
( coughs )
Yeah, like that.
You're a bad boy, aren't you?
Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah! Come on! Harder!
Let's see if I get my money's worth.
Yeah, hmm?
Is that what you want?
( gagging and coughing )
( vomiting )
Okay, how was that?
It's all right, huh?
What's the matter?
Come on.
Leah!
Oh, my God!
Oh, God!
Leah, come on, let's go.
Leah, come on.
Hey, Leah? Leah?
Leah? Leah?
Oh, my God!
Grant! Grant! Grant!
Grant!
Grant! Grant!
Grant! Oh, my God, Grant, it's Leah!
I know, I know. She's drunk.
No, she's not drunk!
She's very, very drunk.
No, she's dead!
- No, no! - Yes, she's dead!
No! No! She's...
Look at her! She's not moving!
I don't understand. She was just here.
Well, of course she was here.
Who moved her? What do you--
Listen to me! She didn't feel well.
- No, no. - She drank too much.
She was just right there!
Peter got her a cab.
He didn't want her getting sick in the car.
But I don't understand.
She was just here. I saw her.
Are you on something, Kara?
'Cause that's what drugs do.
They distort the mind.
This is why I don't take 'em.
But I swear she was just there.
- Kara, listen. - You're not listening.
Okay, I think you should take a rest.
You need to lie down. We'll go downstairs--
- I'm going home. - Kara, stay--
I wanna go home.
Kara: No, I'm leaving!
I don't wanna be anywhere near you anymore!
- Kara! - Let me go!
I'm going home!
Where's the car?
Peter takes it home with him every night.
Are you sure you can drive?
I'm fine.
Kara!
( cell phone rings )
( ringing )
It's all under control.
What am I gonna do about Kara?
Just do what you always do.
Give her what she wants
and she'll forget about it.
( shouts )
Hey. Have you seen my tennis shoes?
I wanna go to the gym before I crash out.
What's wrong with you?
Have you seen Leah?
No. Why? Do you think she finally hooked up?
She did, with me and Grant.
Ooh! I take it you made up with him.
This isn't a joke, Shawna.
Okay. Well, it was just one night.
Just forget about it.
I can't. It was awful.
Leah, she gave me this stuff,
you know, to get me through it.
I got really sick, so I went to the bathroom.
And when I came out, Leah was...
What?
I think she was dead.
What are you talking about?
I don't know. I just kept shaking her,
but she didn't move.
Well, did you call 911?
I mean, she probably overdosed or something.
No, I didn't,
'cause when I finally found Grant, she was gone.
He said he sent her home in a cab.
God, Kara, don't mess with me like that.
Look, I'm not messing with you.
I saw her.
You were on drugs?
Do you know what that stuff does to your head?
I talked to her roommate.
She said she never came home.
Leah does this kind of stuff all the time.
She goes on benders
and just comes back whenever she feels like it.
Trust me, she'll call you back by the end of the day.
She's fine.
What the hell are you doing?
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Forget about her.
I'll do anything you want.
You're a bad boy, aren't you?
Aah! ( choking )
What's the matter? Leah? Leah?
Leah!
Oh, God!
( cell phone rings )
( ringing )
Come on, come on, pick up.
( ringing )
Aah!
Hey, I brought you some coffee.
Thanks.
There's some dinner inside if you're hungry.
Barry, she's still our daughter,
and she needs you.
Kara?
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Grant says you haven't been returning his calls.
Just been really busy.
How is that your business?
Well, It's my business 'cause I look out for him.
You know that.
He's waiting for you in the car.
He's got something for you.
Come on.
You are a hard girl to get hold of.
When I make a promise...
I keep it.
Leah: How do they look?
Grant: Peter got her a cab!
He didn't want her getting sick in the car.
Grant, I can't accept this.
I'm sorry.
Okay.
I have a class I have to get to.
I promise I'll call you.
She knows. She knows.
Why'd you let her go?
What the hell am I supposed to do,
keep her as a hostage?
I didn't mean to kill that girl.
I am not gonna lose
everything I have worked for all my life
because of a couple of dumb coeds!
I'll take care of it.
How? What are you gonna do?
Look, I'm a part of this thing now, too.
No, absolutely not.
She's gonna go to the cops.
Can you do the time?
'Cause I've done my fair share,
and I'm not going back.
And I sure the hell ain't gonna let you do it.
I was messed up.
I was this close to being dead.
You came back for me. You saved my ass.
I don't forget that.
No, we're gonna pretend
that this conversation never happened.
Let me handle it.
She didn't go home in a cab.
What are you talking about?
Leah. Grant said she went home in a cab,
but she didn't.
How do you know that?
I found this in Grant's car.
I gave them to Leah,
and she was still wearing them when I found her.
That doesn't mean anything.
Of course it does. It means that he lied.
So what? So she went home in his car. Who cares?
Leah is missing.
I swear, if she doesn't come tonight,
I'm going to the police.
Don't be such a drama queen, all right?
You could blow this for all of us.
The last thing these guys want
is anybody getting into their business.
My God, Kara, you don't seriously think
that Grant did something to her, do you?
( beeps )
GPS on.
( cell phone rings )
( ringing )
Hey, Dad.
Yeah. You turned on your GPS.
Was that a mistake?
No, no. It wasn't a mistake.
Dad, you still there?
Yeah.
Look, I just want you to know that--( gasp )
What?
Kara, what--
Kara?
Hey, what's going on?
I don't know.
Something's wrong.
What?
I'm gonna find out.
Do you want me to come along?
No. Stay here in case she comes home.
( cell phone rings )
I'll call you when it's done.
( muffled cries ) Help!
Uh!
( cocks gun )
( gasps )
Kara!
What are you gonna do?
Oh, it's not what I'm gonna do to you.
It's what you're gonna do.
Tie your arm off with it.
Tie it off!
No one would ever believe I would do this.
Really? Remember all the drugs you did the other night?
They're still in your system.
That's gonna tell a different story, isn't it?
Now do it.
'Cause if I have to do it,
I'm gonna hurt you a hell of a lot worse.
Tie yourself off!
Please, please.
Please, no.
- Please? - Do it!
Kara?
No!
( crying )
You're okay. It's okay, sweetie. Let's get out of here.
( cell phone rings )
( ringing )
Leave it alone!
( ringing continues )
Hey, what the hell's going on, huh?
You said you were gonna call me.
You said this was gonna be done already.
Did you--
Is she... Peter?
I think Peter broke your arrangement.
Oh, my God.
Get the plane ready. I'm on my way.
Yes, Grant Zager, that's right.
He has a plane at the West Side Airport.
Man on phone: Yes, ma'am.
I need this plane off the ground in five minutes.
Man: Mr. Zager?
We need to ask you a few questions.
( siren wails )
Hey, Dad.
Hey, sweetie.
Need some help?
All I can get. Got a 3/8?
3/8.
Thanks.
That should do it.
You feel like taking a ride?
Kara: I learned a lot in my last year of college.
No matter how badly you want something
or how ambitious you are,
there are some things
that just aren't worth it.
My teacher would call it the underlying morality of the law.
Me? I call it selling your soul.
Because when something makes you feel
that empty inside,
you might as well be dead.
And everything you had hoped to gain is worthless.
If anyone ever tells you
that you don't have to work hard to get what you want,
well, they're lying.
Because dreams need to be chased and fought for.
And easy money, it's never just that.