1 00:00:06,049 --> 00:00:07,300 [whimsical music playing] 2 00:00:16,142 --> 00:00:18,311 J-bone! Glad I caught you. 3 00:00:19,062 --> 00:00:20,897 -Hey, I wanna thank you. -You're welcome. 4 00:00:20,980 --> 00:00:24,734 -You don't know what I'm thanking you for. -If I say you're welcome, you'll move on. 5 00:00:24,817 --> 00:00:28,071 This is clever. No, I wanna thank you for introducing me to Peter, 6 00:00:28,154 --> 00:00:31,199 the man who just may be the future of Dragon Industries one day. 7 00:00:31,282 --> 00:00:33,201 Okay. Not this game again. 8 00:00:33,284 --> 00:00:35,787 -What game? -Trying to make me jealous. 9 00:00:35,870 --> 00:00:39,248 [scoffs] This is no game. This is as sincere as I get. 10 00:00:39,332 --> 00:00:41,793 -Oh, that I believe. -Okay, well, believe this. 11 00:00:41,876 --> 00:00:45,421 Peter's battery is going to blow the roof off BioTexpo. 12 00:00:46,130 --> 00:00:48,966 You're gonna present the bio-battery? You think that's a smart idea? 13 00:00:49,050 --> 00:00:51,761 Yeah, it's smart because Peter's my guy, 14 00:00:51,844 --> 00:00:54,680 and this is his baby, which makes it my baby. 15 00:00:54,764 --> 00:00:57,767 -Yeah, but it's not even ready yet. -Mm-hmm. You are jealous. 16 00:00:59,393 --> 00:01:00,728 That's not what I said. 17 00:01:00,812 --> 00:01:02,230 [theme music playing] 18 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:08,194 I'm not sure why I try with him at all. He is the most insane person alive. 19 00:01:09,278 --> 00:01:11,280 -Who? -Who do you think? 20 00:01:11,364 --> 00:01:13,491 Sounds like somebody needs a day off. 21 00:01:13,574 --> 00:01:16,661 We should get out of here. Go to Malibu or Ojai. 22 00:01:16,744 --> 00:01:17,620 I have a job. 23 00:01:17,703 --> 00:01:18,579 You're good, bro. 24 00:01:18,663 --> 00:01:20,873 The job will still be here when we get back from Ojai. 25 00:01:20,957 --> 00:01:23,709 Wait, shouldn't you be buckling down? You almost got fired. 26 00:01:23,793 --> 00:01:26,838 Oh yeah, that was a very close call. 27 00:01:26,921 --> 00:01:28,756 We can talk about it on the drive up to Ojai. 28 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:31,843 I'm not going to Ojai. Some of us have responsibilities. 29 00:01:31,926 --> 00:01:35,596 Easy, pal. You are not the only one with responsibilities. 30 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:36,639 Sorry. 31 00:01:36,722 --> 00:01:39,058 I think I need more responsibilities. 32 00:01:40,143 --> 00:01:43,187 Are you trying to impress me by taking more initiative? 33 00:01:43,271 --> 00:01:47,358 Sure. That. So let me take some stuff off your plate. 34 00:01:47,441 --> 00:01:50,736 You know, dirty deeds, dark arts, puppet master shit. 35 00:01:50,820 --> 00:01:53,197 Oh, what is it exactly you think I do around here? 36 00:01:53,281 --> 00:01:55,908 No clue, but what if I told you 37 00:01:55,992 --> 00:02:00,204 that I really believed in our mission, like, repairing the planet or whatever? 38 00:02:00,288 --> 00:02:01,205 How would that go? 39 00:02:01,289 --> 00:02:04,250 Uh, I'm far too busy right now to hold your hand, Georgia. 40 00:02:05,001 --> 00:02:06,919 I know your position on hand-holding. 41 00:02:07,503 --> 00:02:10,131 -I show affection in other ways. -Right. 42 00:02:11,507 --> 00:02:12,341 Name one. 43 00:02:14,886 --> 00:02:18,472 How's this? You can, uh, shadow me whilst I'm working 44 00:02:18,556 --> 00:02:20,600 if you promise I'll have no idea you're there. 45 00:02:20,683 --> 00:02:22,602 You won't even know I exist. 46 00:02:23,144 --> 00:02:25,229 Which I know is your ultimate fantasy. 47 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:28,524 [uptempo instrumental music playing] 48 00:02:32,153 --> 00:02:35,114 I wonder why Peter called this meeting. 49 00:02:35,198 --> 00:02:37,158 [chuckles] Did he say anything to you? 50 00:02:37,241 --> 00:02:38,618 The meeting? 51 00:02:38,701 --> 00:02:40,620 No. Uh, no, I don't think so. 52 00:02:40,703 --> 00:02:42,663 Not to me. I don't really, um, I don't know. 53 00:02:42,747 --> 00:02:45,166 Maybe he's finally about to announce team lead. 54 00:02:45,249 --> 00:02:46,918 This could be my big moment. 55 00:02:47,960 --> 00:02:48,961 Hello. 56 00:02:49,754 --> 00:02:51,631 Hello, hello, hello. 57 00:02:51,714 --> 00:02:53,424 As many of you have already heard, 58 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:57,386 I'll be presenting the bio-battery with Ellis at BioTexpo. 59 00:02:57,470 --> 00:02:59,931 And he is gonna crush it. Really. 60 00:03:00,014 --> 00:03:03,017 I'm… super stoked for him. [chuckles] 61 00:03:03,559 --> 00:03:04,518 [chuckles] My man. 62 00:03:04,602 --> 00:03:06,020 Um, very exciting stuff, 63 00:03:06,103 --> 00:03:09,440 but also, I gotta say, a lot more pressure to produce more results, 64 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:12,485 which, of course, requires a lot more leadership. 65 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:18,532 Speaking of leadership, Ruby here will be taking on a lot more responsibility 66 00:03:18,616 --> 00:03:21,035 as team leader reporting directly to me. 67 00:03:23,746 --> 00:03:24,747 Thank you, Peter. 68 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:29,085 Um, I'm excited to work with all of you in this new role 69 00:03:29,168 --> 00:03:32,129 and, uh, to take credit for all of your work. 70 00:03:32,213 --> 00:03:34,173 [all laughing] 71 00:03:34,257 --> 00:03:36,050 Peter, Ellis is ready for you. 72 00:03:36,801 --> 00:03:38,636 -Let's get back to work. -Congrats. 73 00:03:38,719 --> 00:03:39,804 -Thanks. -Nice. 74 00:03:44,642 --> 00:03:50,690 -Wow. Um… did you know about that? -Kinda. It all just sort of, um,-- 75 00:03:50,773 --> 00:03:52,191 No, you don't have to explain. 76 00:03:52,692 --> 00:03:55,569 [scoffs] You don't have to tell me, uh, anything. 77 00:03:56,445 --> 00:03:58,197 [tense music playing] 78 00:03:59,115 --> 00:03:59,949 [door opens] 79 00:04:00,032 --> 00:04:02,660 We're live in just under a minute. Everyone feeling good? 80 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:06,664 -I think the new guy's a little nervous. -[chuckles] I've never been on TV before. 81 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:09,792 -Don't worry. Just follow my lead. -I'd prefer you both stick to the script. 82 00:04:09,875 --> 00:04:12,336 Ah, ah. This isn't my first rodeo. 83 00:04:12,420 --> 00:04:15,131 I literally sang the national anthem at the Calgary Stampede. 84 00:04:15,214 --> 00:04:16,674 Oh, cool. 85 00:04:16,757 --> 00:04:18,467 [TV news intro playing] 86 00:04:19,176 --> 00:04:21,679 Welcome back to Quick Money. I'm Donna Marks. 87 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:24,974 And we begin with a stock we've been keeping a very close eye on. 88 00:04:25,057 --> 00:04:26,726 Dragon Industries has just announced 89 00:04:26,809 --> 00:04:30,104 they'll be unveiling something big at BioTexpo. 90 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:34,358 Joining me, of course, is the CEO of Dragon Industries, Ellis Dragon. 91 00:04:34,442 --> 00:04:35,735 Good to be with you, Donna. 92 00:04:35,818 --> 00:04:40,740 And with him is the brilliant mind behind Dragon's exciting new technology, 93 00:04:40,823 --> 00:04:45,745 the man some are even calling the next Ellis Dragon, Peter Martin. 94 00:04:46,245 --> 00:04:48,080 Hello, Donna. Um, thanks for having us. 95 00:04:48,164 --> 00:04:52,126 Now, a working bio-battery is the Holy Grail of the industry. 96 00:04:52,209 --> 00:04:55,129 Is it not? I mean, it's a once-in-a-generation innovation 97 00:04:55,212 --> 00:04:58,758 that could really save a beleaguered Dragon Industries. 98 00:04:58,841 --> 00:05:00,926 [scoffs] I don't know how beleaguered we are. 99 00:05:01,010 --> 00:05:02,928 Your stock dipped 30% last spring 100 00:05:03,012 --> 00:05:05,348 as you were facing criminal charges for arson. 101 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:07,725 That's a family matter, 102 00:05:07,808 --> 00:05:09,935 and, um, I'm not gonna get into it here, 103 00:05:10,019 --> 00:05:14,398 but I will say that I will do whatever it takes to protect my family. 104 00:05:14,482 --> 00:05:15,983 Well, we have another report here 105 00:05:16,067 --> 00:05:18,569 of an incident of you stealing an employee's car 106 00:05:18,652 --> 00:05:20,488 while in an impaired state. 107 00:05:20,571 --> 00:05:24,408 -Was that also a private family matter? -Maybe. 108 00:05:24,492 --> 00:05:29,080 Uh, Donna, um, I've been following your career for a very long time, 109 00:05:29,163 --> 00:05:30,998 and let me just say that I am a fan. 110 00:05:31,082 --> 00:05:32,083 Thank you. 111 00:05:32,166 --> 00:05:36,045 And as a fan, I have to say, I know you're better than this. 112 00:05:36,128 --> 00:05:38,714 -Well, hold on. -No, no, no, you hold on. 113 00:05:38,798 --> 00:05:41,467 Okay, you're prying into people's family drama 114 00:05:41,550 --> 00:05:44,970 and mental health struggles to create some kind of viral moment, 115 00:05:45,054 --> 00:05:45,930 and that's just… 116 00:05:46,514 --> 00:05:49,767 You know, I'll tell you exactly what that is. That is a distraction. 117 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:51,894 It's a distraction from the real truth, 118 00:05:51,977 --> 00:05:55,189 which is that there is a ticking clock on lithium batteries. 119 00:05:55,272 --> 00:06:00,694 Our cell phones, our electric cars, our entire way of life is unsustainable 120 00:06:00,778 --> 00:06:02,279 without renewable energy. 121 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:05,199 Yes. 122 00:06:05,282 --> 00:06:06,367 [sighs] 123 00:06:07,159 --> 00:06:08,869 We turn to the housing market now, 124 00:06:08,953 --> 00:06:12,248 where home prices are up 16% and climbing. 125 00:06:12,832 --> 00:06:16,377 While supply continues to dwindle, consumer demand is at an all-time high. 126 00:06:16,460 --> 00:06:18,462 Great job. You guys nailed it. 127 00:06:18,546 --> 00:06:20,464 Really? I felt like I was talking too much. 128 00:06:20,548 --> 00:06:21,757 No, you were great! 129 00:06:21,841 --> 00:06:23,342 -Wasn't he, Ellis? -No. 130 00:06:24,677 --> 00:06:25,553 He wasn't great. 131 00:06:26,929 --> 00:06:29,765 He was better than great! Everybody, give it up for Peter! 132 00:06:29,849 --> 00:06:31,976 -[Peter laughs] -You heard it. He's the next me. 133 00:06:32,059 --> 00:06:33,936 -Oh boy. -Not good. 134 00:06:37,356 --> 00:06:38,357 I feel light-headed. 135 00:06:38,441 --> 00:06:41,235 Oh, okay. Do you wanna go and lie down in your office? 136 00:06:42,611 --> 00:06:45,698 Say, uh, Anna, can I show you something? 137 00:06:45,781 --> 00:06:46,657 Sure. 138 00:06:47,783 --> 00:06:48,868 Uh… 139 00:06:50,286 --> 00:06:53,205 Um, take Ellis to his office and get him properly hydrated. 140 00:06:53,289 --> 00:06:55,416 -And don't touch anything. -All right. 141 00:06:55,499 --> 00:06:56,876 Hey, wait up, big guy! 142 00:06:56,959 --> 00:06:58,502 [whimsical music playing] 143 00:06:59,086 --> 00:07:01,755 -What do you think of this Peter fellow? -I don't. 144 00:07:02,965 --> 00:07:03,799 Bless you. 145 00:07:05,426 --> 00:07:07,219 Hey there. Everything okay? 146 00:07:07,303 --> 00:07:09,346 Yeah, yeah. Sure. 147 00:07:10,139 --> 00:07:14,143 -Thank you, Georgia. That'll be all. -No, no, no. I want her to stay. 148 00:07:14,768 --> 00:07:15,603 She gets it. 149 00:07:17,521 --> 00:07:20,566 -What did Peter want? -Oh, he was just a bit alarmed. 150 00:07:20,649 --> 00:07:23,110 Some crackpot sent him a threatening email. 151 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:25,779 They did? 152 00:07:25,863 --> 00:07:29,074 Yes, but it's fine. I forwarded it to security. They're not concerned. 153 00:07:29,158 --> 00:07:30,701 I didn't get a death threat. 154 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:32,328 Bullet dodged. 155 00:07:32,411 --> 00:07:35,539 Should we head up to the conference room to prep for Bloomberg? 156 00:07:35,623 --> 00:07:38,667 Why don't you let Peter do it? He's getting all the death threats. 157 00:07:38,751 --> 00:07:41,337 You know what? He can do all the interviews. 158 00:07:41,420 --> 00:07:42,630 And BioTexpo. 159 00:07:43,130 --> 00:07:46,008 Peter can do it all. Everybody wants to kill him. 160 00:07:46,675 --> 00:07:50,471 Uh, um, Ellis, I… I… um… Where's all this coming from? 161 00:07:52,348 --> 00:07:56,268 I don't move the needle anymore. I'm not even worth a slug of lead. 162 00:07:56,936 --> 00:08:00,773 You know, there was a time, not too long ago, 163 00:08:02,024 --> 00:08:03,776 when it was me they wanted to kill. 164 00:08:05,236 --> 00:08:06,946 I thought it would last forever. 165 00:08:07,029 --> 00:08:09,490 I'm not sure what we're reminiscing about here. 166 00:08:09,573 --> 00:08:12,826 Don't you get it, Anna? Do you know who gets death threats? 167 00:08:12,910 --> 00:08:15,162 Visionaries. Change agents. 168 00:08:15,246 --> 00:08:16,830 -Superstars. -Superstars. 169 00:08:18,499 --> 00:08:22,419 You know, perhaps that death threat wasn't meant for Peter. 170 00:08:23,462 --> 00:08:25,631 Perhaps it was meant… for you. 171 00:08:26,715 --> 00:08:28,926 Really? What do we think? 172 00:08:29,009 --> 00:08:30,344 Seems like a stretch. 173 00:08:30,427 --> 00:08:33,847 Well, Georgia, it could have been a decoy threat, 174 00:08:33,931 --> 00:08:37,059 hoping that we would divert our resources to protecting Peter, 175 00:08:37,142 --> 00:08:42,648 thereby leaving our big, important top dog vulnerable for the strike. 176 00:08:42,731 --> 00:08:44,483 -Yup, I can see that. -Nah. 177 00:08:44,567 --> 00:08:46,193 You know what, Georgia's right. 178 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:50,197 Why would anybody wanna kill me when they can kill the new me? 179 00:08:51,657 --> 00:08:54,118 Georgia, may I speak with you for a second? 180 00:08:54,201 --> 00:08:55,452 [whimsical music playing] 181 00:08:59,415 --> 00:09:03,627 A huge part of my job is… [smacks lips, exhales] 182 00:09:04,545 --> 00:09:05,796 …keeping Ellis's spirits up, 183 00:09:05,879 --> 00:09:08,674 even if that means taking the occasional liberty with reality. 184 00:09:08,757 --> 00:09:12,177 -Oh, like lying? -Call it whatever you want. 185 00:09:12,261 --> 00:09:14,888 I love that. Let's go back in there. I wanna learn from the master. 186 00:09:14,972 --> 00:09:17,808 -Absolutely not. -So now I'm being punished? 187 00:09:19,310 --> 00:09:20,686 It's how I show affection. 188 00:09:20,769 --> 00:09:21,979 [whimsical music plays] 189 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,148 And I thought things were going well with Georgia, 190 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:26,066 but then this morning, I think I pissed her off. 191 00:09:26,150 --> 00:09:29,069 -You and Georgia spent the night together? -Yeah, but that's not-- 192 00:09:29,153 --> 00:09:30,613 -So you forgave her? -For what? 193 00:09:30,696 --> 00:09:31,864 The whole firing thing. 194 00:09:31,947 --> 00:09:34,658 Why would I forgive her for that? That was my dad trying to get to me. 195 00:09:34,742 --> 00:09:37,411 Yeah, yeah. All him. She's an innocent victim. 196 00:09:37,494 --> 00:09:39,955 -Jackson Dragon. Come with us. -[Jackson] Yeah? 197 00:09:40,039 --> 00:09:42,708 -[Jackson groans] Malcolm! -Jackson? 198 00:09:42,791 --> 00:09:45,794 -[man] He can't help you, pal. Come on. -[Jackson] Malcolm, they're taking me. 199 00:09:45,878 --> 00:09:46,795 J… J… Jackson? 200 00:09:48,756 --> 00:09:50,215 Dad, what's going on? 201 00:09:52,217 --> 00:09:53,135 [Jackson chuckles] 202 00:09:54,345 --> 00:09:55,346 I don't understand. 203 00:09:55,429 --> 00:09:57,514 This morning, Peter got a minor death threat, 204 00:09:57,598 --> 00:10:01,435 and then this afternoon, I got a way scarier one. 205 00:10:01,518 --> 00:10:02,353 Okay. 206 00:10:02,895 --> 00:10:04,730 Jackson, why are you here? What's all this? 207 00:10:04,813 --> 00:10:06,440 I told him about the Dragon Slayer. 208 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:11,236 -That's what we're calling him. My idea. -I don't think we need to worry Jackson. 209 00:10:11,737 --> 00:10:13,238 Well, what other choice did I have? 210 00:10:13,322 --> 00:10:14,865 I need to make things right between us 211 00:10:14,948 --> 00:10:16,784 in case something unspeakable were to occur. 212 00:10:16,867 --> 00:10:18,160 Of course. 213 00:10:18,243 --> 00:10:21,497 So, they're warning you to stop talking about the bio-battery? 214 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:25,084 Well, once again, I'm bringing revolutionary technology to the masses. 215 00:10:25,167 --> 00:10:27,753 That makes me very dangerous to the status quo. 216 00:10:27,836 --> 00:10:29,755 Which is why your father has no choice 217 00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:31,840 but to get back on TV and hype, hype, hype. Right? 218 00:10:31,924 --> 00:10:33,258 Can't let the crazies win. 219 00:10:33,759 --> 00:10:37,471 Here's the best part. I've hired an expert to come in and try to find this bastard. 220 00:10:38,055 --> 00:10:39,348 Oh. You have? 221 00:10:39,431 --> 00:10:41,892 [spluttering] I thought we agreed to ignore it. 222 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,186 [Western music plays] 223 00:10:44,269 --> 00:10:46,397 -Right, where do I set up? -[Anna sighs] 224 00:10:47,064 --> 00:10:49,608 [clicks tongue] Leslie's the specialist. Very good. 225 00:10:49,692 --> 00:10:53,529 Is it very good? 'Cause I think this is beyond Leslie's skill set. 226 00:10:53,612 --> 00:10:54,488 My hunch, 227 00:10:55,531 --> 00:10:57,533 this sicko is no stranger. 228 00:10:57,616 --> 00:11:00,786 -Might even be someone who works here. -Ooh! I never would've thought of that. 229 00:11:00,869 --> 00:11:03,247 Perhaps we cast a wider net. 230 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:06,792 Well, whoever it is, I'm gonna look them right in the eye, and I'm gonna tell 'em, 231 00:11:06,875 --> 00:11:08,502 "These colors don't run." 232 00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:10,504 -What colors? -Stop treading on me! 233 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:12,214 I'm a wartime president. 234 00:11:12,297 --> 00:11:15,634 -I'll need to conduct some interviews. -You have full authority. 235 00:11:15,718 --> 00:11:18,303 Suspension of habeas corpus. Martial law. 236 00:11:19,221 --> 00:11:23,308 Message received, chief. We're going full Zero Dark Thirty. 237 00:11:23,392 --> 00:11:24,768 [dramatic music playing] 238 00:11:25,686 --> 00:11:28,147 -[Anna] What's he doing? -Since when does he limp? 239 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:29,606 Um… No, no. 240 00:11:29,690 --> 00:11:31,400 -Stop that! Don't do that! -[Jackson] Hey! 241 00:11:31,483 --> 00:11:33,360 No, no. No, no. Stop it! 242 00:11:33,444 --> 00:11:35,154 [intriguing music playing] 243 00:11:38,490 --> 00:11:39,491 [Leslie] Hmm… 244 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:42,453 Mm-hmm. 245 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:46,290 Mmm. 246 00:11:51,795 --> 00:11:53,005 -Hmm. -[Luna smacks lips] 247 00:11:53,505 --> 00:11:55,507 -Uh, can I help you? -Why'd you do it? 248 00:11:56,008 --> 00:11:56,925 Do what? 249 00:11:57,009 --> 00:11:59,178 You are good. 250 00:11:59,261 --> 00:12:02,181 This is gonna be fun. I'm here to sniff out any traitors. 251 00:12:02,264 --> 00:12:03,390 -Traitors? -Yeah. 252 00:12:03,474 --> 00:12:06,393 Think of me as a… human truffle pig. 253 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:09,229 Okay, is this about the threat on Peter? 254 00:12:09,313 --> 00:12:10,272 Threat on Peter? 255 00:12:10,355 --> 00:12:13,567 He got one too? That's interesting. 256 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:14,610 [Leslie chuckles] 257 00:12:14,693 --> 00:12:18,447 So, Peter's becoming kind of a big deal around here? 258 00:12:18,530 --> 00:12:20,491 -Yeah, I guess so. -Huh. 259 00:12:20,574 --> 00:12:22,701 He was really good on Quick Money. 260 00:12:22,785 --> 00:12:26,205 You don't think he's making a play, do you? Just gunning for the top spot? 261 00:12:26,288 --> 00:12:28,332 Yeah, I wouldn't put it past him. 262 00:12:28,415 --> 00:12:29,541 [Luna sighs] 263 00:12:29,625 --> 00:12:33,545 He made me think I had this promotion in the bag. Then he just gave it to Ruby. 264 00:12:33,629 --> 00:12:35,756 [chuckles] Just 'cause they're old friends. 265 00:12:35,839 --> 00:12:40,594 So, you're telling me he's on the rise, and this Ruby fellow has his ear? 266 00:12:40,677 --> 00:12:42,137 -[Leslie chuckles] -Um… 267 00:12:42,805 --> 00:12:44,973 I think I've gotten all I need. Thank you very much. 268 00:12:45,724 --> 00:12:46,558 Okay. 269 00:12:47,851 --> 00:12:49,353 Sorry, who are you again? 270 00:12:49,853 --> 00:12:50,813 Oh… 271 00:12:52,523 --> 00:12:53,482 Nobody. 272 00:12:55,526 --> 00:12:58,111 Hey. Just making sure you're okay. 273 00:12:58,195 --> 00:13:00,781 Some pretty scary stuff going around the office today. 274 00:13:00,864 --> 00:13:01,990 We're dealing with it. 275 00:13:02,491 --> 00:13:05,619 First, Peter gets a threat. Now I'm hearing Ellis got one too. 276 00:13:05,702 --> 00:13:08,080 Both on the same day. It's so weird. 277 00:13:08,664 --> 00:13:10,332 It comes with the territory. 278 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:13,168 When you're changing the world, you're bound to ruffle feathers. 279 00:13:13,252 --> 00:13:17,172 Especially when the CFO is taking liberties with reality. 280 00:13:17,965 --> 00:13:19,258 Right, Dragon Slayer? 281 00:13:20,676 --> 00:13:22,511 [uptempo instrumental music playing] 282 00:13:29,017 --> 00:13:29,852 [door closes] 283 00:13:29,935 --> 00:13:33,730 Wrangling Ellis often requires a little out-of-the-box methodology. 284 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:38,610 The Dragon Slayer is a little further out of the box than I typically veer. 285 00:13:38,694 --> 00:13:43,407 I get it. Give the old man a scare. Make him feel vital. Respect. 286 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:45,450 Thank you for understanding. 287 00:13:45,534 --> 00:13:47,369 So, how dark are we going on this next one? 288 00:13:47,452 --> 00:13:50,706 I have a lot of ideas. Some real nightmare shit. 289 00:13:50,789 --> 00:13:55,794 I do appreciate the offer, but the Dragon Slayer works alone. 290 00:13:57,129 --> 00:13:58,755 [intriguing music playing] 291 00:14:00,382 --> 00:14:02,050 [Leslie] Well, well, well. 292 00:14:03,260 --> 00:14:04,845 If it isn't Miss Ruby. 293 00:14:05,429 --> 00:14:07,306 I… Yes? 294 00:14:07,389 --> 00:14:09,474 I hear congratulations are in order. 295 00:14:09,558 --> 00:14:11,476 [chuckles] Excuse me? 296 00:14:11,560 --> 00:14:14,938 Your buddy Lumis said you got yourself a sweet little promotion. 297 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:16,940 -Luna. -No, Lumis. 298 00:14:17,024 --> 00:14:18,650 -No, Luna. -Who's Lumis? 299 00:14:18,734 --> 00:14:20,193 Luna told you that? 300 00:14:20,277 --> 00:14:22,821 You can be mad at her. [laughs] 301 00:14:22,905 --> 00:14:24,531 Wait, uh, why? 302 00:14:24,615 --> 00:14:27,492 It doesn't matter. You've got friends in high places. 303 00:14:28,285 --> 00:14:30,162 Shit. I told Peter this would happen. 304 00:14:30,245 --> 00:14:31,371 So it's true then. 305 00:14:32,164 --> 00:14:34,249 You are in really tight with Peter. 306 00:14:34,917 --> 00:14:37,920 He and I have a special, uh, friendship. 307 00:14:38,003 --> 00:14:41,465 Maybe it's time for us to form an alliance. 308 00:14:42,090 --> 00:14:43,467 We could be a power couple. 309 00:14:43,967 --> 00:14:44,801 Me and you. 310 00:14:45,594 --> 00:14:49,264 Sorry. I gotta go… anywhere else. 311 00:14:50,599 --> 00:14:53,518 Um, do you know if he's happy with his live-in therapist? 312 00:14:53,602 --> 00:14:54,895 [whimsical music playing] 313 00:14:57,064 --> 00:14:59,441 Oh, Peter. All done with CNBC? 314 00:14:59,524 --> 00:15:04,071 Yeah, but, uh, I gotta tell ya, I'm out there by myself. 315 00:15:04,154 --> 00:15:06,907 Doing a lot of talking. I could really use some support. 316 00:15:06,990 --> 00:15:09,952 I think Ellis will be joining you for the rest of the interviews. 317 00:15:10,035 --> 00:15:11,787 He's feeling much better. 318 00:15:11,870 --> 00:15:15,624 Stop! I'm… I'm sorry. The Dragon Slayer has written a second letter. 319 00:15:15,707 --> 00:15:18,710 -That's… that's impossible. -Uh, who's the Dragon Slayer? 320 00:15:18,794 --> 00:15:20,963 A deranged mofo. Obviously. 321 00:15:21,046 --> 00:15:22,005 Shh! 322 00:15:22,881 --> 00:15:23,799 Listen to this. 323 00:15:23,882 --> 00:15:26,677 "It won't be your scalp I'll be taking after all." 324 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:29,262 "Instead, I will erase your bloodline, 325 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:32,933 kill your only heir, and make a bolognese of his remains." 326 00:15:33,016 --> 00:15:35,227 [Leslie retching] 327 00:15:37,187 --> 00:15:38,188 [Leslie coughs] 328 00:15:38,689 --> 00:15:40,232 [Leslie groans] God. 329 00:15:40,315 --> 00:15:41,316 [Leslie coughing] 330 00:15:41,400 --> 00:15:46,738 This… this letter sounds different. More, um, graphic and immature. 331 00:15:46,822 --> 00:15:49,783 -Maybe it's a copycat. -It's on the same stationery. 332 00:15:49,866 --> 00:15:53,954 There's a, uh, lack of subtlety here that seems incongruous. 333 00:15:54,037 --> 00:15:54,871 Absolutely. 334 00:15:54,955 --> 00:15:56,957 Something seems to have snapped. 335 00:15:57,040 --> 00:16:00,002 He's more unhinged. 336 00:16:01,128 --> 00:16:03,755 He's no longer moored by any code. 337 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:09,052 He's determined to make the son pay for the sins of the father. 338 00:16:09,136 --> 00:16:12,431 Right. Right. So I guess I'm flying solo again. 339 00:16:12,514 --> 00:16:15,142 -Yeah. -Yeah. Wheels up, captain. 340 00:16:15,225 --> 00:16:16,059 All right. 341 00:16:17,436 --> 00:16:18,562 [Anna smacks lips, exhales] 342 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:19,730 You wanted to see me? 343 00:16:20,772 --> 00:16:23,233 Uh, Jackson, I… I don't mean to alarm you, 344 00:16:23,734 --> 00:16:25,819 but the Dragon Slayer now has you in his sights. 345 00:16:27,070 --> 00:16:29,197 He wants to reduce you into a meat sauce 346 00:16:29,281 --> 00:16:32,868 and, I'm assuming, serve you over rigatoni or tagliatelle. 347 00:16:32,951 --> 00:16:34,995 Both pair well with chunkier sauces. 348 00:16:35,078 --> 00:16:37,039 Really glad you didn't want to alarm me there. 349 00:16:37,539 --> 00:16:39,833 I really think you should get back out there with Peter. 350 00:16:39,916 --> 00:16:42,002 Can't be backing down over a little juvenile bluster. 351 00:16:42,085 --> 00:16:45,464 Anna! You don't understand. You're not a parent. Prepare the bunker. 352 00:16:45,547 --> 00:16:47,340 Whoa. I don't think that that's necessary. 353 00:16:47,424 --> 00:16:51,553 Couldn't agree more. Don't we want to give Leslie a little more time to crack this? 354 00:16:52,054 --> 00:16:53,847 Who, me? Oh yeah. 355 00:16:55,348 --> 00:16:57,893 I can keep us all safer if I'm up here. 356 00:16:57,976 --> 00:17:01,063 You know, rattling cages, busting skulls, 357 00:17:01,146 --> 00:17:04,066 digging into shifting power structures, etcetera. 358 00:17:04,149 --> 00:17:07,903 You have two hours to solve this. But if not, we disappear. 359 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:10,238 Right. Plenty of time. 360 00:17:11,531 --> 00:17:13,325 Somebody has to clean up the vomit. 361 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:16,870 [whispering] Oh, you are one sick puppy. 362 00:17:16,953 --> 00:17:19,915 Right? I really knocked it out of the park with my letter. 363 00:17:19,998 --> 00:17:20,999 No, the opposite. 364 00:17:21,083 --> 00:17:24,211 Dragon Slayer's only goal was to pump up Ellis's ego. 365 00:17:24,294 --> 00:17:28,215 Not threaten his firstborn and send him into hiding in some secret bunker. 366 00:17:28,298 --> 00:17:31,134 Dragon Slayer also likes to have fun. 367 00:17:31,635 --> 00:17:33,720 He's not some lame-o tight-ass. 368 00:17:33,804 --> 00:17:35,680 Oh, you have made this so much worse. 369 00:17:35,764 --> 00:17:38,892 Is there a version of having you around which doesn't make my life more difficult? 370 00:17:38,975 --> 00:17:41,144 Okay. Chill. 371 00:17:41,228 --> 00:17:42,312 We can fix this. 372 00:17:42,395 --> 00:17:43,897 [whimsical music playing] 373 00:17:45,107 --> 00:17:47,192 Hey, have you seen Jackson? 374 00:17:47,275 --> 00:17:50,737 Why? Gonna tell him you were never fired and you and Ellis were playing him? 375 00:17:50,821 --> 00:17:54,366 -'Cause that would be great for me. -What? No. Why do you care? 376 00:17:54,449 --> 00:17:57,077 Secrets give me rashes. And I'm already breaking out. 377 00:17:57,744 --> 00:17:59,538 Get some ointment, bitch. 378 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:01,540 I just really think that you should come clean. 379 00:18:01,623 --> 00:18:03,708 -I know that you're a good person-- -Oh, Jackson! 380 00:18:04,459 --> 00:18:07,754 -Where are you going? -To a bunker, I think. 381 00:18:07,838 --> 00:18:10,423 But I'm glad I caught you before I went into total isolation 382 00:18:10,507 --> 00:18:14,052 because I wanted to apologize for being a dick this morning. 383 00:18:14,136 --> 00:18:15,428 Oh, it's fine. 384 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:16,721 No, it's not fine. 385 00:18:16,805 --> 00:18:20,433 I was upset about something my dad did, and I lashed out at you, 386 00:18:20,517 --> 00:18:24,354 which isn't cool, 'cause I really like you. 387 00:18:24,437 --> 00:18:26,481 Aw. I like you too. 388 00:18:27,399 --> 00:18:28,525 But speaking of Ellis, 389 00:18:28,608 --> 00:18:31,862 what is a version of a death threat that would pump his ego way up 390 00:18:31,945 --> 00:18:34,573 but make him feel safe enough so you guys don't have to disappear? 391 00:18:35,699 --> 00:18:37,617 Why do you care about my dad's ego? 392 00:18:37,701 --> 00:18:38,827 I don't. 393 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:41,329 The Dragon Slayer does. 394 00:18:41,413 --> 00:18:43,415 [uptempo instrumental music playing] 395 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:46,960 -What the hell is wrong with you? -What are you talking about? 396 00:18:47,043 --> 00:18:50,172 -Georgia told me about the letters. -He thinks mine was better. 397 00:18:51,423 --> 00:18:53,842 -I said, "More disturbing." -It's the same thing. 398 00:18:54,718 --> 00:18:56,511 I can't believe you'd do something like this. 399 00:18:56,595 --> 00:18:58,597 Do you have any idea how much stress I've been under? 400 00:18:58,680 --> 00:18:59,931 What other choice did I have? 401 00:19:00,015 --> 00:19:03,476 Are you telling me the only option you had was to manufacture a death threat? 402 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:06,229 Well, it… it did seem that way at the time. 403 00:19:06,313 --> 00:19:09,232 And it would have worked had this one not intervened. 404 00:19:09,316 --> 00:19:11,693 Well, I was just trying to impress you, Mama. 405 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:12,861 [Jackson] What do we do now? 406 00:19:12,944 --> 00:19:16,948 -Well, the only way out… is in. -What does that mean? 407 00:19:17,032 --> 00:19:21,453 I think what Georgia's saying is… the third letter's the charm. 408 00:19:22,162 --> 00:19:25,415 All right. The first thing we need to do is make it clear that I'm not in danger. 409 00:19:25,957 --> 00:19:31,796 Uh, "Decided to spare your son, so no need to get knickers in a twist." 410 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:33,924 Oh my God. "Knickers in a twist"? 411 00:19:34,007 --> 00:19:36,843 You might as well just sign, "Love, Anna." 412 00:19:36,927 --> 00:19:37,802 [Anna groans] 413 00:19:37,886 --> 00:19:39,554 How about something like, 414 00:19:40,180 --> 00:19:41,473 "I Googled your son 415 00:19:41,556 --> 00:19:47,145 and, although he is cute as hell and a certified short king, 416 00:19:47,646 --> 00:19:49,439 he just isn't worth my time." 417 00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:55,820 "So I've decided to focus all my rage on the only Dragon who matters." 418 00:19:56,321 --> 00:19:58,865 -How's that? -I would lose the "short king" part. 419 00:19:58,949 --> 00:20:02,244 And the "cute" thing, but apart from that, quite effective. 420 00:20:03,328 --> 00:20:04,162 Good job. 421 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:08,083 That's as close to a hug as I'm ever gonna get. 422 00:20:08,166 --> 00:20:09,125 [Jackson] Oh. 423 00:20:09,626 --> 00:20:11,127 [intriguing music playing] 424 00:20:14,464 --> 00:20:16,591 Is it true what they've been saying about Peter? 425 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:20,136 -What have they been saying? -That he was really good on Quick Money. 426 00:20:20,220 --> 00:20:22,472 So good that he'll be running the place before too long. 427 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:24,224 I don't know anything about that. 428 00:20:24,307 --> 00:20:26,559 Well, guys like us need to know. 429 00:20:27,477 --> 00:20:29,271 If the Ellis ship sinks, 430 00:20:29,354 --> 00:20:31,898 there's no need for us to follow it to the bottom of the lagoon. 431 00:20:31,982 --> 00:20:34,442 Let's you and I jump into that Peter lifeboat 432 00:20:34,526 --> 00:20:35,944 and let him row us to shore. 433 00:20:38,154 --> 00:20:39,656 Aren't you Ellis's therapist? 434 00:20:39,739 --> 00:20:44,244 Well, I'm also my own therapist and my most important client. 435 00:20:44,327 --> 00:20:47,080 Huh. I'm gonna tell Ellis what you're up to. 436 00:20:47,163 --> 00:20:49,332 [laughing] 437 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:57,299 You don't wanna do that. 438 00:20:57,841 --> 00:20:59,592 [dramatic music playing] 439 00:20:59,676 --> 00:21:01,594 [exhales] Oh, this is great news. 440 00:21:02,387 --> 00:21:05,265 According to this latest letter, Jackson is no longer in his sights. 441 00:21:05,348 --> 00:21:07,475 It's just me with my ass hanging out there. 442 00:21:07,559 --> 00:21:09,060 Just the way you like it. 443 00:21:09,686 --> 00:21:13,773 So, how about we stay above ground, do the remaining media, 444 00:21:13,857 --> 00:21:15,442 and head to BioTexpo after all? 445 00:21:15,525 --> 00:21:16,609 I'm in. 446 00:21:16,693 --> 00:21:17,610 That's my guy. 447 00:21:17,694 --> 00:21:19,070 [Leslie] We found our man. 448 00:21:19,821 --> 00:21:23,867 Malcolm, AKA the Dragon Slayer. 449 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,911 No, Malcolm's not the Dragon Slayer. I've known him since I was a kid. 450 00:21:26,995 --> 00:21:28,705 -Silencio! -Ow! What the… 451 00:21:29,247 --> 00:21:30,582 It's called deep cover. 452 00:21:31,249 --> 00:21:33,752 And I wouldn't put it past him to concoct a credible story 453 00:21:33,835 --> 00:21:35,962 about how I'm the one who betrayed you. 454 00:21:36,046 --> 00:21:37,130 He did betray you. 455 00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:38,923 Just like Leslie predicted. 456 00:21:39,007 --> 00:21:41,051 That's not funny, and I'd tread lightly if I were you. 457 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:43,094 -What does that mean? -What's he talking about? 458 00:21:43,178 --> 00:21:44,471 If you don't tell him, I will. 459 00:21:44,554 --> 00:21:48,558 Ugh, fine. It was my idea to have Ellis fire me. 460 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:50,435 -Are you happy? -Wait, what? Dad, is that true? 461 00:21:50,518 --> 00:21:53,772 Doesn't that seem like small potatoes with all the death threats flying around? 462 00:21:53,855 --> 00:21:55,899 -You didn't get any threats. -What about the letters? 463 00:21:55,982 --> 00:21:57,734 -Anna wrote them. -Just the first one. 464 00:21:57,817 --> 00:21:59,027 The second one was all me. 465 00:21:59,110 --> 00:22:01,237 The third one was more of a collab jam session-- 466 00:22:01,321 --> 00:22:02,155 Nope. Stop. 467 00:22:03,573 --> 00:22:04,407 Why? 468 00:22:05,492 --> 00:22:07,369 You were in such a low place. 469 00:22:07,452 --> 00:22:08,453 I just wanted to 470 00:22:09,412 --> 00:22:10,997 build you back up a little bit. 471 00:22:13,166 --> 00:22:14,000 I see. 472 00:22:15,001 --> 00:22:17,212 Well, congratulations. 473 00:22:17,962 --> 00:22:20,215 My confidence is now at an all-time high. 474 00:22:20,298 --> 00:22:21,674 [sighs] Oh, Ellis. 475 00:22:23,176 --> 00:22:24,052 Jackson, listen-- 476 00:22:24,135 --> 00:22:25,220 Save it. 477 00:22:31,434 --> 00:22:32,310 [Leslie] Hmm. 478 00:22:33,686 --> 00:22:36,106 [sighs] Looks like I solved the case after all. 479 00:22:37,857 --> 00:22:39,025 You're free to go, Malcolm. 480 00:22:41,611 --> 00:22:42,529 Come on. 481 00:22:42,612 --> 00:22:44,239 [intriguing music playing] 482 00:22:49,744 --> 00:22:50,870 Oh, screw this. 483 00:22:52,914 --> 00:22:54,207 Yeah, that was, um… 484 00:22:55,125 --> 00:22:56,209 That was quite a day. 485 00:22:56,876 --> 00:22:58,711 Just to say the least. 486 00:22:59,879 --> 00:23:01,464 Are you concerned at all? 487 00:23:01,548 --> 00:23:03,508 About the… threat. 488 00:23:03,591 --> 00:23:06,386 The, uh, the only genuine threat that we received today. 489 00:23:06,469 --> 00:23:09,681 No. This? No. It's just some internet weirdo. 490 00:23:09,764 --> 00:23:12,684 Oh, security said it came from a Sydney Grossman. 491 00:23:12,767 --> 00:23:15,145 Apparently, he was someone you worked with back in the day. 492 00:23:15,228 --> 00:23:16,062 [Peter] Hmm. 493 00:23:16,896 --> 00:23:18,731 No, I can't say I remember the name. 494 00:23:18,815 --> 00:23:21,276 But, you know, it's not as catchy as "Dragon Slayer." 495 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:26,448 Yeah, well, not my finest hour, but, um… 496 00:23:26,531 --> 00:23:27,365 [exhales] 497 00:23:27,449 --> 00:23:30,118 Ellis and I, we have our thing. It's… 498 00:23:30,201 --> 00:23:32,370 It's definitely something. 499 00:23:33,538 --> 00:23:36,791 He's… He's a complicated guy. 500 00:23:36,875 --> 00:23:40,044 Sure. Sure, but, uh, it does take two. 501 00:23:43,089 --> 00:23:44,924 -I suppose it does. -[chuckles] 502 00:23:45,925 --> 00:23:46,801 Another round? 503 00:23:47,302 --> 00:23:48,136 Why not? 504 00:23:48,636 --> 00:23:51,764 ["Black Out Days (Future Islands Remix)" by Phantogram playing] 505 00:23:53,808 --> 00:23:55,852 [car beeping] 506 00:23:55,935 --> 00:23:59,063 -Where are you going? -I'm not a bozo, Jackson. 507 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:02,358 -I'm tired of being treated like one. -Sure. Yeah. 508 00:24:03,818 --> 00:24:06,821 But don't you think your behavior has something to do with that, champ? 509 00:24:09,407 --> 00:24:10,450 Hard to say. 510 00:24:10,533 --> 00:24:14,245 But maybe I'll find the answer out there, 511 00:24:14,829 --> 00:24:16,581 somewhere, on the open road. 512 00:24:17,081 --> 00:24:21,085 But I do know it's getting harder for this cat to know who he can trust. 513 00:24:22,128 --> 00:24:24,380 Yeah. I know that feeling. 514 00:24:24,464 --> 00:24:26,799 And don't even think of asking to come with me. 515 00:24:27,842 --> 00:24:29,469 Do you want me to come with you? 516 00:24:29,552 --> 00:24:31,971 -I probably shouldn't be alone right now. -Okay. 517 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:37,185 ♪ Stay, ay-ay-ay-ah ♪ 518 00:24:37,268 --> 00:24:40,104 ♪ Away-ay-ay-ah ♪ 519 00:24:40,188 --> 00:24:43,733 ♪ Away-ay-ay-ah ♪ 520 00:24:43,816 --> 00:24:45,818 ♪ And stay ♪ 521 00:24:45,902 --> 00:24:50,448 ♪ I'm hearing voices all the time And they're not mine ♪ 522 00:24:51,491 --> 00:24:55,286 ♪ I'm hearing voices And they're haunting my mind ♪ 523 00:24:55,370 --> 00:24:57,121 ♪ And stay ♪ 524 00:24:57,205 --> 00:25:01,793 ♪ I'm hearing voices all the time And they're not mine ♪ 525 00:25:02,752 --> 00:25:07,423 ♪ I'm hearing voices And they're haunting my mind ♪ 526 00:25:15,056 --> 00:25:19,602 ♪ And stay, ay-ay-ah ♪ 527 00:25:19,686 --> 00:25:22,438 ♪ Away-ay-ay-ah ♪ 528 00:25:22,522 --> 00:25:25,984 ♪ Away-ay-ay-ah ♪ 529 00:25:26,067 --> 00:25:30,863 ♪ And stay, ay-ay-ah ♪ 530 00:25:30,947 --> 00:25:34,117 ♪ Away-ay-ay-ah ♪ 531 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:37,287 ♪ Away, ay-ay-ah ♪ 532 00:25:37,370 --> 00:25:39,497 ♪ And stay ♪ 533 00:25:39,581 --> 00:25:44,127 ♪ I'm hearing voices all the time And they're not mine ♪ 534 00:25:45,128 --> 00:25:48,756 ♪ I'm hearing voices And they're haunting my mind ♪ 535 00:25:48,840 --> 00:25:50,800 ♪ And stay ♪ 536 00:25:50,883 --> 00:25:55,430 ♪ I'm hearing voices all the time And they're not mine ♪ 537 00:25:56,431 --> 00:26:00,977 ♪ I'm hearing voices And they're haunting my mind ♪ 538 00:26:09,861 --> 00:26:10,862 [song ends]