(dramatic music)
What did I tell you?
Hotel guests are not allowed a second set of towels!
Sorry! I'm sorry!
(clank)
-Help me! Help me, please! -You want me to change
Your sheets again?
Do ya?
Well, maybe that's not my responsibility!
Maybe you should potty-train your stupid kid!
Oh, you want a late checkout?
I got your late checkout...
(clank)
...Right here!
-Hey! -No! Don't touch me! No!
No! No! Nooo!
♪
(upbeat music)
♪
(leah) hi. I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind body fitness program
For people just like you.
In today's busy but unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym has become more of a chore than a release.
That's why, at mind body fitness,
We're bringing the gym to you.
Now, anyone can take advantage of these wi-fi workouts,
Anytime, from anywhere in the world.
The elevate bike makes it feel like
You're right there in the gym with me.
That's it, sabrina!
Work that core.
(leah giggles)
Feel that burn?
Attagirl!
Keep it up. You are doing great.
Work out how you want, when you want,
At your own pace.
At mind body fitness,
We even work with you directly
To create a workout schedule and regimen
That's tailored to your life and your specific needs.
Are you ready to change your life?
I hope so.
Because you can have it all.
You deserve to have it all.
Be the best you that you can be.
♪
(vanessa) the elevate contest is projecting bike sales
To triple from last quarter.
It's a huge hit.
(leah) great. Now we just have to worry about next quarter.
(vanessa) or we could take a moment to celebrate our success
Before we worry about that.
(leah) you mean, like we all take a vacation?
(vanessa) something like that.
(leah) tell that to the stockholders.
No way.
Oh, I edited the copy for the new ad.
How soon can we make the changes and get it posted?
(vanessa) I'll get the team on it now
And make sure it gets it up by this afternoon.
(rachel) you have a 12:30 luncheon with aqua fitness
At the soho house.
-Fine. -You also have a dinner with tom
At camden's at 7.
A lunch and a dinner appointment?
No. We should reschedule that.
-Uh, which? -Tom.
(rachel) again? That's the third time...
(vanessa) no. Belay that order.
That's funny. I thought you worked for me.
(vanessa) I do, but before you hired me
To run your company,
Which I do spectacularly, I might add,
I was your best friend.
Which I still am,
And I want you to be happy.
-Vanessa, I am buried with work. -I don't care.
Look, I'm not about to let you lose another man,
Particularly one this great,
'cause you're not making time in your life to be happy.
-There's just too much to do. -Which is why you have me.
And I have no life.
And you have rachel, who doesn't have one either.
(rachel attempts to interject)
Leah.
Either you go out with tom tonight
Or I'm calling him up and inviting him to my place
For a little... Midnight special.
You wouldn't dare.
(vanessa) try me.
Rachel, can we have a minute?
Yeah.
(leah) you think she bought it?
(vanessa) she bought it.
(laughter)
(energetic music)
(typing, phones ringing)
(sheri) how many jobs did you apply for this week?
Natalie?
(natalie) three.
But none of them called me in for an interview.
They asked about a criminal record.
And there are a number of places
That specifically hire people in your circumstance.
"my circumstance."
You're still taking your meds, right?
They mess with my stomach.
(scoffs) okay.
What's with the attitude?
What?
You wanna go back to jail?
-No. -No, well, you're sure
Acting like it.
Just say the word, natalie, because you see this here?
I can fill out this report in five minutes,
Slam your butt back on the bus to chowchilla
This very afternoon.
-(sniffs) -hey!
Look at me.
The meds are a condition to your parole.
You have anger issues, anxiety.
They help with that.
You stop taking the meds, I have to report you.
It's that simple.
So what's it gonna be?
(suspenseful music)
♪
(pills rattling)
♪
(faint chatter of police radio)
(phones ringing)
♪
I know you wanna get better.
Color me naive,
I think you got a shot at turning your life around.
And to do that,
You're gonna have to start believing in yourself.
♪
(siren blaring)
♪
(faint laughter)
Shut the hell up!
♪
(voices chattering, laughing)
♪
Welcome to mind body fitness.
I'm founder leah sterling.
Are you ready to change your life?
Then let me help you.
Click below and enter our new best you contest,
Where you'll be eligible to win an elevate bike
Delivered to your home,
One-on-one remote training sessions with me,
Your personal trainer,
And a private lunch halfway through our training
Where we'll access your progress and focus on your goals.
(soft music)
(suspenseful music)
♪
(sighs)
Why not?
It's not like I'm gonna win anyway.
♪
(click)
♪
(traffic whooshing past)
(soft cocktail music)
♪
(liquid being poured)
♪
I'm so sorry.
The contest is about to break
And the new ads are coming out,
And I lost track of time.
(tom exclaims softly)
(tom) hi.
(leah) hi.
♪
(tom) I ordered you a chardonnay.
♪
(exhales deeply)
-Really, I'm so sorry. -No, it's okay.
I know how stressed you've been lately.
But like I keep saying,
You've hired a lot of good people
Who can help pick up the slack
If you let them.
I know.
It's just not my style.
Trust me, I'm aware.
♪
But... If you're really sorry,
Why don't you make it up to me
By agreeing to that vacation we keep not taking?
I'm thinking bora bora for a week.
Mmm...
One of those bungalows that sits over the water.
That sounds amazing.
♪
-But? -Work.
The contest,
The three new product lines I'm closing deals on.
The book I'm a month behind on.
Okay. I get it.
I had to ask.
♪
Look.
I have some time off soon.
And you know I've been itching to travel
For a while now.
So...
I think I'm going to go away.
By yourself?
Well, looks like I'm gonna have to.
My travel partner's unavailable.
I'm sorry.
♪
We should order.
(tom sighs deeply)
(melancholic music)
♪
(rachel) your book agent called
Wanting to know when she'll see pages.
(leah) look, rachel, don't lie to me.
That's not what she said.
-I've known bonnie a long time. -You're right.
She said that you're five weeks late
On delivery again.
(leah) trust me, I'm well aware of it.
(vanessa) the contest winner's been chosen.
-Okay, great. -She happens to be local.
-What are the odds, right? -Right.
(vanessa) so I had an idea.
(suspenseful music)
♪
(pills rattling)
♪
(grunting, clanking)
(natalie) don't touch me! Nooo!
(doorbell rings)
Do you have any idea what time it is?
Aggh! What is this?
-Get off my porch. -Wait, wait! Natalie clark?
We're sorry to bother you like this.
We're here with mind body fitness.
You're the woman from the video.
(leah) that's right.
I'm leah sterling.
And I'm here to inform you that you're the lucky winner
Of the mind body fitness contest!
What?
How's that possible?
(leah) you won.
Congratulations!
Can we come in?
Um, my house isn't really...
I mean, I wasn't expecting company.
♪
(leah) here. Bring the bike in here.
Living room is fine.
♪
(vanessa) okay, just put it down here.
Thank you, guys. Great.
♪
(dishes clanking)
♪
-I--I didn't order that. -You won it
As a part of the contest.
It's your new elevate bike
So you can have one-on-one sessions with me
For the next month.
What is this, a prank?
Is that what this is?
Who put you up to this?
♪
(leah) natalie?
I'm sorry we caught you off guard like this.
You won all of it--
The elevate bike,
The private training sessions with me, the lunch.
You won.
♪
I never win anything.
Looks like your luck is changing.
Let me ask you:
Do you wanna be the best you that you can be?
♪
(natalie) yes, I...I do.
(leah) then I'm here to help you do that, okay?
Together.
How does that sound?
(natalie) that sounds...
Freakin' amazing!
♪
Good morning, natalie.
How do you feel today?
Okay, I guess.
Are you ready to change your life?
(upbeat music)
Yes.
That's what I wanted to hear.
Let's go.
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it.
Feel the rhythm.
♪
You've got this.
Almost there.
That's my girl!
I can't, I'm sorry.
I can't, I can't.
I can't do any more.
Natalie, hey. Hey!
-Look at me. -I know I suck.
You're doing amazing.
Change is hard, sometimes painful.
It's not hard for you.
Because I've been doing this a long time.
Today's your first day, right?
(soft music)
Okay. So cut yourself some slack.
You just make it look so easy.
You got on that bike
Because you wanted to make a better life for yourself.
To be a better you.
Most people don't even get that far.
You might not believe this,
But a while ago,
I was in a much worse place than you are right now.
My husband left me for someone else.
I was alone.
I was 30 pounds overweight.
I was miserable at my job.
I hit rock bottom.
But you know what that gave me?
-Self-discipline. -Discipline.
Like when you put a collar on a dog
And you can train them to do some amazing stuff.
Not exactly.
I had to rebuild my life.
And I did,
Because I didn't accept that that's all my life would be.
And I know you haven't either.
You just have to ask yourself the same question I did.
What's that?
Do you want to be the best you that you can be?
Yes.
Good answer.
Now, how 'bout we keep going
To make that happen?
(upbeat music)
♪
Good job!
All right.
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
Fingertips lightly balanced on the handlebar.
Engage that core to keep you upright.
Ha, good girl!
Almost done, almost done!
One, two, one, two.
Three, two...One.
Good job!
(leah claps)
Okay.
Believe it or not, we're not quite done.
For homework, I want you to make an inspiration board.
Oh, I-I don't think I can do that.
(leah) sure you can. It's easy.
It's basically a collection of things
That'll inspire you,
That you'll look at every day before and after your workout.
Anything that reminds you of why you're doing this
And the person you're forging yourself into.
Think you can do that?
Yeah, I think so.
Come on.
You can give me better than that.
I can do it.
Great.
I don't need to see it.
It's strictly for you to keep you inspired.
Great work.
I'll see you same time tomorrow.
(natalie) oh, okay.
Well, I'll...Bye.
(mellow music)
(leah) any change that disappears
After a short time is known as temporary change.
For example, breathing due to exercise or pulse rate.
♪
But the true inspiration to make real change in your life
Can only be found...
(sighs)
(door opens)
(vanessa) hey!
Brought you some groceries.
-Thank you. -How's it going?
(leah) everything I write just feels false.
(vanessa) I was afraid of that,
But I saw it coming.
-What? -You.
That's why the book's so late.
When have you ever not met a deadline?
You have helped so many people.
Why don't you help yourself for a change?
Put a little of that focus on you
And make yourself happy.
I am happy.
Really?
Because I can't remember the last time
That I saw you smile.
I mean actually smile, not pose for a camera.
-I'm happy. -No you're not.
I am.
-No you're not. -When I have time for myself,
I will.
(soft music)
♪
(vanessa) "you wanna make real change,
You have to make the time."
Who said that, again?
♪
Oh, right. You did.
You got me.
(suspenseful music)
♪
It's basically a collection of things
That'll inspire you.
Anything that reminds you of why you're doing this
And the person you're forging yourself into.
The person you're forging yourself into...
The person you're forging yourself into.
The person you're forging yourself into...
♪
(beep)
Good morning!
You ready?
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that.
-I'm ready. -Good.
Let's tame this beast.
♪
All right, let's get up out of the saddle.
Mm-hm.
How bad do you want it?
-Bad. -Then go get it.
We're not even halfway up the hill.
♪
Hit those glutes.
♪
Woo, yeah!
I feel it too!
♪
(sheri) thank you.
(soft music)
(she exclaims)
(she sighs)
♪
Natalie!
Wow, I hardly recognize you.
This is...Amazing.
I've been inspired.
My new trainer, leah, she's totally changed my life.
(sheri) I can see that.
The work you've put in is certainly paying off.
(natalie) I've just never had anyone that inspires me like her.
She believes in me.
Unlike most people.
(sheri) that's great to hear.
Sounds like you found one of the good trainers.
Oh, we're so much more than that.
We're friends.
We're best friends, actually.
I'm on my way to go meet her for lunch right now,
I just thought I'd check in on my way.
That's terrific.
I'm glad you have someone that's just--
(natalie) when's the last time you inspired somebody,
Sheri jackson?
I mean really changed somebody's life for the better?
When have you ever done that?
(tense music)
(sheri) I do that every day.
Ha!
I don't believe you.
You push paper.
You collect your government check.
You don't do anything for anyone.
♪
I have someone in my life
Who built an empire with her own hands.
And she cares about me.
She--she loves me.
Does she know you tried to turn a woman's face
Into a bowl of marinara?
♪
I have to go.
(sheri) are you still taking your medication?
♪
(soft music)
♪
I just got to my lunch.
Okay. Bye.
(birds chirping)
(natalie) hi!
-Hey! -I'm sorry, was that okay?
-I'm just so nervous. -It's fine.
It's so good to see you again.
I know we've only been working with each other
For two weeks, but...
I just feel like I've known you a lot longer.
Like--like my whole life.
That's so great to hear.
I want all my clients to feel special.
I ordered us a glass of wine.
I hope chardonnay is okay.
It's the middle of my workday, and...
I only let myself cheat at night.
You look great!
It seems like the program's really working for you.
Oh, it is.
This is the best I've felt in years.
You've changed my life.
No. You changed your life.
I can encourage you all I want
But I can't make you do the work.
You owe that all to yourself.
No one's ever--
No one's ever said anything like that to me.
That can't be true.
Hey. Hey!
No tears.
We're here to celebrate not cry.
Now, let's talk about your long-term goals.
(soft music)
(clanking)
(natalie) that was so good.
But now I feel a little guilty.
(leah, laughing) don't worry.
I'll make you burn it off tomorrow.
But it was definitely worth it.
(natalie) honestly,
I can't thank you enough.
It looks like you've come a long way.
And the more confident you feel about yourself,
The more you'll attract
The things you deserve in your life.
Like a new mate, a new job.
Actually, I would really love to work for you.
You're so inspiring.
I, um, actually think we have an opening
For an office assistant right now.
Really?
Oh, that would be-- that would be amazing.
Apply online and we'll make sure you come in for an interview.
But I'm warning you,
It's not nearly as glamorous as you might think.
(natalie) just being around you all day would be so worth it.
You can count me in.
Wow.
That was something.
Oh, you get used to it.
Not me.
Can't imagine something like that happening to me.
Well, you should.
It's all about confidence.
Start believing in yourself and the world will too.
So...So, is there, like,
Someone special in your life?
His name is tom.
Tom, mm. Nice name.
What's he do?
(phone notification chimes)
(leah sighs)
I'm sorry.
I have another appointment to get to.
Right, of course.
It was so good seeing you in person again.
Yes, it was--I mean, yep, yep, me too.
Maybe we can do this again sometime.
Well, I'll certainly see you at our next training session.
(natalie) absolutely.
(leah) and don't forget to get that application in.
(natalie) right, yeah. I will, I will.
Okay. Bye!
♪
(uplifting music)
♪
"believe in yourself and the world will too."
♪
Hi. I'm natalie.
(frank) I'm frank.
(woman) what the hell?
That's my date, you bitch.
(natalie) lucky you.
He's a good kisser.
(tense music)
♪
(soft cocktail music)
♪
(tapping out text)
(sighs)
♪
(text is sent)
(notification beeps)
♪
I'm sorry.
I'll put it down.
I'm all yours now. Sorry.
(tom) so how was your day?
It must be nice to have the luncheon off your calendar.
(leah, exclaiming) it was...
♪
(tom) it's yours.
♪
Wait!
Where are you going?
Does it matter?
You're not here.
Why should I be?
I'm just...I'm running everything right now.
I run a company too.
Remember?
Only, I know when to set it aside
And enjoy being with someone I care about.
Someone I love.
♪
Can I ask you something?
Are you enjoying it?
Enjoying what?
Everything--your life.
♪
You once told me that working out
Used to be your release,
Your way of getting away from the stress of the day.
Is it still?
♪
It's different now.
(tom) that wasn't the question.
But it is the answer I expected.
(melancholic music)
♪
(text notification chimes)
(sighs)
♪
(tense music)
♪
Hi! Welcome to mind body fitness.
(natalie) hi. I have a job interview with leah.
Perfect! Just add your name to the sign-in sheet
And go have a seat over there.
(amy) hi. I'm amy.
(natalie) natalie.
(amy) sorry, I talk when I get nervous.
You're here for the assistant job too?
-Are you? -For sure.
Ms. Sterling has been such an inspiration
To so many people.
Working for her would be an honor.
(natalie) leah and I are actually friends.
-Good ones. -Omg! So lucky!
You're in great shape.
Do you work out?
-Yeah, I do. -Awesome. Where?
Home. You?
-Warrior fitness. -Who?
(amy) oh my god, you haven't heard of warrior fitness centers?
I love their ellipticals.
So do you do keto or are you paleo?
Or, wait, you might be old school.
I bet you're full-on atkins, aren't you?
(rachel) amy tan?
Hi! Right this way.
Good luck!
Positive energy!
(soft music)
♪
(rachel) isn't that wild, though?
(amy) oh, my gosh, I know, right?
-So funny! -That's hilarious.
Okay, well, we will be in touch
As soon as our first round of interviews are over.
-That sounds amazing. -Thank you.
-Thank you so much! -No, thank you!
Okay, bye.
Nice meeting you! And good luck!
♪
(rachel) natalie clark?
-Natalie? -Yeah, that's me.
(rachel) I see here that you went
To wentworth college for two years.
Was that for your associate's degree?
It wasn't a great environment for me,
So I left.
Should we wait for leah?
Miss sterling is very busy,
Which is why I'm conducting the interviews.
Of course she's busy.
She runs an empire, one she built from scratch,
It's just, we're friends.
I won the contest for the elevate bike.
The other day at lunch, she said I should apply.
Actually, she said I would be perfect for this job.
That's good to know,
And that's what I am here to assess.
There are a few years here with no work listed.
What were you doing during that time?
I took some time off.
I went away.
To work on myself and to help my mom.
She was sick.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
(natalie) thank you.
I know that I can't list caretaker as a real job,
But I managed her life every day.
Pills, doctor's appointments,
All skills that I could use here.
For leah.
I'll take note of that.
I notice that you left the referral section blank,
So we will need that as well as a signature here
For your background check.
Background check?
Why would you need that?
Standard for all of our employees,
Protects us against any legal trouble down the line
And ensures that none of our employees
Have a criminal record.
I don't have a--
Why would I have a criminal record?
(rachel) oh, no, I'm not saying that you do.
It's just standard that we ensure
That this is a safe working environment
For our employees.
I understand that.
I just--I thought this was a formality.
She said that I would be perfect!
And I will certainly take that under consideration
When reviewing your application, once it's done.
So, when you get home,
Make sure that you fill out the referrals
And then sign for the background check,
And I will put your application in with the others!
(ominous music)
Is there a problem with that, miss clark?
♪
Um...Miss--miss clark?
No.
Of course not.
There's no problem.
♪
(dramatic music)
♪
(screaming)
♪
(rachel) oh, I rescheduled your four o'clock interview
For lifestyle magazine.
(leah) oh, thank god.
How's the search going for the new assistant?
(rachel) oh, I've interviewed several candidates,
Some more promising than others.
-Par for the course. -Can I ask,
That girl natalie, the one that won the contest,
What did you say to her?
(leah) I just told her there was an open position
And she should apply. Why?
She acted like you offered her the job.
(vanessa) you offered her a job?
(leah) no! I certainly did not.
(vanessa) I didn't think you would.
(rachel) just something seemed off about her.
(vanessa) "off"? What do you mean "off"?
Well, she didn't finish the application,
She had no past referrals
Or any prior employment information,
And she seemed very frazzled
As soon as I mentioned the background check.
-It's standard. -That's what I told her!
But still, she thought you gave her the job.
(leah) I didn't promise her anything,
I just encouraged her to apply.
(vanessa) well, sometimes your encouragement
Can work wonders on whackos.
You need to watch that.
I say we go with the other girl.
-Amy? -Mhm.
(leah) sounds like the right call.
(suspenseful music)
♪
(cell phone chiming)
♪
"dear ms. Clark, thank you for your interest
In employment at mind-body-fitness...
♪
Unfortunately, we will not be needing your services
At this time."
♪
No, no, no, no.
No!
No, no, no!
No!
(mellow music)
♪
(gasping and grunting)
(screaming)
(tense music)
♪
(man) are you okay?
♪
Call 9-1-1! Somebody call 9-1-1!
♪
(leah) attacked? Oh, my god!
(rachel) yeah. As of now, the police seem to think
It was a random mugging,
But they're still looking into it.
(leah) is she gonna be all right?
(rachel) I mean, she broke both of her legs
And she has a concussion, but with physical therapy,
The doctor said that she'll be up and back to normal
In the next few months.
(vanessa) that poor girl.
(leah) make sure she knows her job will be waiting for her
When she gets back on her feet.
Oh, and make sure her health benefits
Are all paid up.
Treat her like she was a full-time employee.
(vanessa) and if her insurance company gives you any crap, let me know.
(rachel) will do.
Should we consider hiring a temp
For the time being?
(leah) I'll leave that up to you.
(rachel) she'll leave it up to me?
She never leaves it up to me.
Okay, what's going on?
Who are you and what have you done
With the real leah?
(leah) I've been thinking about what you said.
You're right, I need to start delegating more.
I need to trust that I have hired the right people
To protect everything that I've built.
I mean, why did I make all this if I can't enjoy
What it brings into my life?
I think that's a great idea,
And it sounds oddly familiar.
So I'm gonna step back
From the online classes for a bit
And let you run things here while I finish the new book
And enjoy some time with tom.
Mm!
Nice!
(soft music)
♪
(mike) good morning!
Are we ready to sweat?
What? No.
-Who are you? -I'm mike, your trainer!
And I'll be taking over.
No, leah is my trainer.
I'm subbing for leah, but don't worry,
I am more than qualified
To make sure you get the same intensive
Cardio heavy, fat-burning workout
That you're used to.
Now let's get started!
Look, mike, I don't care what you are
Or aren't qualified to do,
Leah is my trainer.
That's it.
Now go get her.
As I said, I'm just subbing for leah,
But if you would be more comfortable
With a female trainer, I can have one sent.
I don't want a female, I want leah!
I'm sorry, but leah has stepped away
From her weekly client sessions for the time being.
I'm not just any client, mike.
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of the contest.
And the contest clearly states that leah will be my trainer.
Now go get her.
(mike) I don't think you're understanding.
No, mike, you aren't understanding.
Do you want me to say it slower?
Leah!
Now go! Fetch!
As I said, I would be happy to accommodate--
No!
(dramatic music)
♪
I'm natalie clark, I'm the winner of your contest.
I'm here to see leah sterling.
(secretary) hi, welcome to mind-body-fitness.
You can use this sheet to sign in.
(natalie) hey, are you listening?
I said I want to see leah!
(vanessa) can I help you?
♪
I'm natalie clark.
I'm the winner of your contest,
The one that said I would get a month
Of one-on-one sessions with leah?
Today, I sign into my session
And you've got some brain-dead jock
Trying to coach me!
(vanessa) miss sterling has stepped away
From some of her extraneous activities
For the time being.
You think I'm extraneous?
What I'm saying to you is,
Due to time constraints of her work,
Miss sterling will not be coaching
Her private clients for the time being.
(natalie) I'm not just any client!
I'm the winner of the freaking contest!
(vanessa) I can see that you're upset.
To make amends, we'd be happy to assign you another trainer
That you feel comfortable with.
(natalie) I don't want any of those losers!
I want what I was promised, I want leah!
-As I said-- -I know my rights.
I could sue you.
If you read the contest rules,
You'd know that in the event leah was not available,
Another trainer would be assigned to you.
(natalie) no.
I deserve to be treated better than this.
(vanessa) I think it's best you went home
And thought about how you'd like to continue
Fulfilling your end of the contest.
(natalie) no, that--that's-- this is not...
There's still so much more leah and I have to do!
(leah) what's going on out here?
(natalie) oh, thank god!
Leah, I knew this was all a misunderstanding.
These desk monkeys just don't listen.
♪
(leah) it's okay.
Let's talk, okay?
♪
As they said, I'm stepping back from some of my responsibilities
And the one-on-one sessions had to be the first to go.
Okay, but...
I won the contest.
We agreed to do a month of sessions together.
-You promised. -I know.
And I'm sorry, but I've found
I've just taken on too much.
My book's three months late, my personal life is crumbling.
(vanessa) not that she needs to explain herself.
(solemn music)
♪
What if you stopped writing your book
And all those other things,
But you still trained me?
'cause I won.
We have many capable instructors,
Most of whom I've personally trained
Who can help guide you
Through the rest of your sessions
And get you the results
You have been working so hard for.
I'm proud of you.
♪
I don't understand.
If I did something wrong, I'm sorry!
Natalie, this has nothing to do with you.
It's something I have to do for me.
♪
(cell phone chiming)
And I really need to get back to work now.
As vanessa said, consider how you would like to proceed.
Was this her idea?
♪
I'm sorry?
I bet it was.
♪
You know why she's saying that, don't you?
She's jealous.
She's jealous of everything you built.
I think it's best if you go now.
♪
(natalie) I'm sorry, I didn't mean to--
I'm not really feeling like myself today.
I understand.
It's been a very upsetting morning.
Why don't you go home and rest?
And tomorrow you'll be more clear about things.
Maybe we can hang out like we did
At lunch the other day?
As friends.
Maybe.
Dinner? Tonight?
I'm sorry, no, I have plans and I'm trying to be better
About not breaking them.
With him?
Tom?
Mr. Handsome?
(ominous music)
Goodbye, natalie.
♪
(crying and screaming)
♪
Your book is more important than me!
♪
(soft music)
♪
Knock knock!
Perfect timing!
I'm in the kitchen.
♪
(tom) making us lunch?
What's the occasion?
Oh, nothing special.
I just wanted to do something nice
For you for a change.
(tom) to say I'm surprised would be an understatement.
Well, that was my intention.
(tom) you look beautiful, as always.
You're a great guy, and...
(tom) and here it comes.
No.
I'm going to say you're a great guy,
And I haven't been appreciating you enough.
Any woman would be lucky to have you.
And I do appreciate you.
How much have you had to drink?
(chuckling)
(leah) I haven't been drinking at all.
But I have been cluing in to what you have been saying.
I need to delegate more, enjoy my life,
Get back to the things that make me happy.
You're one of those things.
♪
(tom) I couldn't agree more.
♪
There we go.
(laughing)
♪
(ominous music)
♪
(sighing)
(laughing)
That is a task you are not allowed to delegate.
(laughing)
(cell phone vibrating)
(leah) sorry.
(tom) take it.
Hey, do you want one of your super healthy
Protein shakes?
-Yes, please. -All right.
(laughing)
Hi, this is leah.
(woman) miss sterling, thank you for taking my call.
My name is sherri jackson,
And I'm doing a routine checkup on natalie clark.
(tense music)
♪
I wanted to see how she's performing at her job,
She's your new employee.
(leah) I'm sorry, but you're mistaken.
Natalie doesn't work for me.
She was a client, a contest winner, but that's it.
♪
Damn book.
I am more important than you.
♪
(sheri) is that so?
That's not how she phrased it.
Honestly, that doesn't surprise me.
♪
Uh, you said this was a routine checkup?
-Why do you need that? -I'm natalie's parole officer.
Her parole officer?
(sheri) I'm sure it came up in her background check.
(leah) actually no, because we never did one.
♪
Natalie applied for a job, but we went with someone else,
And frankly, I'm glad we did.
(sheri) why do you say that?
(leah) because when we assigned her a new instructor,
She barged into the office and basically had a meltdown.
♪
(sheri) when did this happen?
(leah) last week, Wednesday.
♪
What exactly is natalie on parole for?
(sheri) I'm afraid I can't divulge that.
(blender whirring)
But I'm expected to tell you everything I know?
That hardly seems fair.
(sheri) true, but only one of us is wearing a badge.
(whirring continues)
She came into my office and screamed at my staff.
I think I'm entitled to know if she's dangerous or not.
♪
Thank you for talking with me.
♪
You're hanging up?
-Have a nice day. -Hey!
♪
(grunting)
♪
(metal clattering)
You all right?
♪
Tom?
♪
Are you okay?
What happened?
♪
Oh, my god.
Baby! Oh, my god.
Tom.
♪
Phone. Where's my phone?
(panting)
♪
(dispatcher) 9-1-1, what's your emergency?
Yes, I--I need an ambulance.
(distant sirens blaring)
(machine beeping)
(somber music)
♪
(vanessa) I'm so sorry.
♪
They induced a coma to help get the swelling down.
♪
What if it's too late?
What if I waited too long?
(vanessa) hey, hey, no.
Stop it right now, okay?
He's strong, he's gonna come out of this,
And you two are gonna live a life
You dreamt of together.
You hear me?
(beeping)
Leah sterling?
-Yes? -I'm detective carluccio.
I just came from your home
And I wanted to ask you a few questions
About the break-in and assault this afternoon.
Forensics tells us that only your laptop was stolen.
(vanessa) the laptop?
The one with the book you're overdue on?
(leah) yes.
I think we-- tom interrupted them.
That's what I'm curious about.
The intensity of mr. London's attack,
It's not what you normally see in a b and e.
-What do you mean? -Well, normally,
When a burglar breaks into someone's home,
They take off or they strike someone
Just long enough to get away,
But this, it's more than that.
The repeated blows, it's brutal, targeted,
Almost personal.
(leah) you think someone targeted him.
Or you.
One of your employees named amy tan
Was also recently attacked.
Yes, she had just been hired.
Similar mo, and similar in the fact
That it was more brutal
Than your normal snatch and grab.
Now, doctor's tell us
That she's starting to get her memory back,
And she's not sure,
But she thinks her attacker was a woman.
-A woman. -She recalls seeing someone.
It was quick, but it's something.
Now you've had two people in your orbit
Attacked in recent weeks.
Now, if you can think of anyone
Who could be the common denominator,
It could really help us.
An ex-boyfriend, a disgruntled employee,
Maybe an obsessive fan.
Can you think of anyone?
Her name is natalie clark.
(soft music)
(upbeat music)
(doorbell ringing)
♪
Natalie clark?
-Who are you? -I'm detective carluccio.
I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.
Questions? About what?
Just trying to tie up some loose ends
On recent events.
You're acquainted with leah sterling, yes?
Yes, we're frie--
She's my trainer.
I won their contest and she started coaching me.
You actually caught me in the middle of my workout.
Well, I promise not to stay too long.
May I?
(solemn music)
♪
You live here by yourself?
(natalie) yes, I like my privacy.
(detective carluccio) yeah, me too.
Probably should've known that before I got married.
(natalie) you had questions about something?
(detective carluccio) when's the last time you saw ms. Sterling?
♪
Leah? Um, last week.
We spoke, and she just had gotten so busy
That she couldn't continue our training.
(detective carluccio) must be frustrating.
I mean, to be promised something
And then have someone renege,
That'd make me angry.
I was, at first.
But I get it.
We all get busy.
Life is unpredictable, right?
It certainly is.
♪
Do you know a woman by the name of amy tan?
(natalie) amy tan.
I don't know anybody by that name.
Well, according to the sign-in sheet
At mind-body-fitness,
You and amy interviewed for the same job
Just minutes apart.
You didn't meet her in the waiting room,
Didn't talk to her?
No, I don't think so.
Well, she was recently employed by ms. Sterling,
Or would've been before her assault.
Assault?
That's awful.
Is she gonna be okay?
Oh, she will be.
It's just a matter of time.
That's good to hear.
Do they know who attacked her?
Not yet.
Can you tell me your whereabouts
The night of may 28th?
That's the night amy was attacked.
Am I a suspect or something?
♪
I don't really go out at night.
I was probably home.
♪
What about yesterday afternoon
Between the hours of three and four?
I was home working out.
(detective carluccio) mhm.
Ah, this must be your inspiration board.
(chuckling)
I see you're a big fan of ms. Sterling's.
She changed my life.
Hm. Are there photos from magazines?
(natalie) I wish you wouldn't destroy that.
Leah sterling's a big inspiration for you.
Isn't she?
Is there a law against admiring your mentor?
♪
Not that I know of.
♪
(alarm beeping)
What's that?
It's a reminder.
The bike lets me know
When it's time to resume my workout.
Then I should let you get back to it.
Thank you for your time.
(dramatic music)
♪
I couldn't legally look around without a warrant.
And if I did find anything, it wouldn't be admissible,
Which means she'd be out on the streets in 24 hours
And very pissed off.
But between us, my gut tells me this is our girl.
And there's nothing you can do.
I need more time or proof.
Listen, is there somewhere you can go,
Somewhere no one else knows about
Where you can get away for a little while?
-I'm not leaving tom. -Look, I can post a cop
Right outside that door 24/7.
In fact, I'll call right now.
And unless you can magically reduce brain swelling,
You can't help him,
Which means you're only putting yourself in danger.
I'm not gonna be scared away.
(machines beeping)
I'm gonna talk as a-- as a man right now
And not as a cop.
But if I were tom,
The last thing I would want is to wake up from a coma
To discover my girlfriend is now in a coma, or worse,
Thanks to the very same attacker.
(soft music)
Yeah, this is carluccio.
I need a 24-hour uniform outside a hospital room.
(soft, eerie music)
♪
(door locks)
♪
(running footsteps)
♪
(birds chirping)
♪
(suspenseful music)
♪
(soft music)
♪
(door unlocks)
♪
(zipper unzipping)
♪
(floor creaking)
(eerie music)
♪
(soft, eerie music)
♪
(suspenseful music)
♪
(cell phone ringing, she gasps)
(cell phone beeps)
Tom, is that you?
Yeah.
Yeah, it's me.
You're awake, you're okay.
What did the doctor say?
Uh, they said the swelling came down.
I'm gonna be all right.
(soft music)
Thank god.
I gotta be here a couple more days.
Where are you?
At grandpa charlie's cabin.
Ah.
Oh, baby, I'm...I'm so sorry I'm not there.
I--I should be there, I should be with you.
I love you so much.
(chuckling softly)
What's so funny? Why are you laughing?
(laughs)
It took me getting clobbered halfway to hell,
But you finally say you love me, so whatever works.
I do, I love you so much.
You're a tough get, leah sterling.
Well, you got me.
You got me forever.
I like the sound of that.
I'm gonna drive back right now.
Oh, before you do,
There's something you should know.
(sighs)
It was the contest winner.
She's the one who attacked you?
You saw her face?
Yeah, I remember her from the, uh,
From the video you showed me.
Is there a cop outside your room?
(tom) yeah, yeah, he's right here.
I'm on my way.
You get some rest.
I'll be there in about...
(grunting)
(suspenseful music)
♪
You still there?
Hello?
(grunting)
♪
You okay?
What's going on?
(grunting)
♪
Must be a bad connection.
Look, um...
I don't know if you can still hear me,
But I, uh, I need to sleep, so...
♪
I'll see you when you get here.
(somber music)
♪
(sighs)
♪
(groans)
♪
(sighs)
♪
(lock clicking)
♪
(exhales)
♪
(dramatic music)
Hey, coach.
You're just in time, I got the bike all set up.
(soft, tense music)
-How are you feelin'? -What is this thing on my neck?
What the hell is going on here?
Why don't you go take a seat.
I'll explain.
♪
(leah) get me the hell out of here.
♪
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
Help! Help me!
(electric zapping)
(natalie) scream all you want.
Nobody can hear you.
We're in the middle of absolute nowhere.
(grunting, panting)
Um, if I were you, I would get back inside.
(grunting)
Leah, if you come back inside, the pain will stop.
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
(grunting)
(panting)
(soft, tense music)
♪
I'm sorry about the collar.
I had to make sure you'd cooperate.
♪
It's made for animals, obviously,
But it works on people too.
Take this thing off right now.
I disabled the safety on the device,
So, it packs a lot of punch.
Fyi, I installed transmitter wire
Along the perimeter of the cabin walls,
So the moment you step outside,
The collar will automatically trigger.
Stay inside the cabin and obey me, no pain.
Try to run like you just did...
Well, bzzt!
Lots of pain.
And don't try to disconnect the power
'cause I got that locked up too.
So what is this?
You kidnapping me?
Not kidnapping, really.
♪
I'm just making sure that you hold up
Your end of the bargain.
My end?
I'm just getting what you promised me.
We had weeks left in our program,
A program that I agreed to because of your motivation,
That I'm entitled to because I won.
♪
So the way I see it,
You still owe me those weeks.
♪
(natalie) if you're looking for some kind of weapon,
You're not gonna find anything.
I packed up everything sharp or dangerous
And got it out of the house.
♪
Come on, it's not that bad.
♪
I just want you to coach me.
♪
Like you said you would.
♪
Let's go, leah.
♪
Coach me.
(dramatic music)
♪
When I was talking to her on the phone,
I heard her yell,
And then there was some rustling,
And then the line went dead.
And at first I thought
Maybe there was a bad connection,
But it doesn't feel right.
Listen, I've tried to call her a couple times since
And she isn't answering.
Well, it's a remote cabin, so maybe the reception's bad.
I think you should check on her.
Tom, except for you and me,
No one else knows she's there.
And she's not in any danger.
(machines beeping)
Have you arrested natalie clark?
We're going to.
That means you can't locate her.
You went to her house, she wasn't there, was she?
She'll show up. We'll get her.
Well, since you don't know where the hell natalie is,
Could you at least check on leah, please?
I would if I could, but they're not gonna let me out of here.
(detective carluccio) I'll try to get her on the phone again, all right?
I'm not driving out to ojai.
-Leah is okay. -She's not okay.
Do I look okay? That woman almost killed me.
(detective carluccio) nurse, could you...
(tom) natalie clark is obsessed with leah,
You said so yourself.
-Now I'm sorry-- -sir, sir.
Sir, I'm gonna need you to calm down.
(tom) what are you doing? No.
Don't you dare give me a sedative.
(nurse) everything's gonna be okay, sir.
-Detective, please. -You need to relax.
-You gotta get out there. -All right? Leah is just fine.
(tom) send a patrol car or something, but you gotta get out there.
(detective carluccio) you need to trust me.
(tom) oh, you gotta get out there.
(machines beeping)
♪
(leah) if I coach you...
♪
...Will you take off this collar?
I'll take off the collar
When you can prove to me that you're my best friend,
That I can trust you.
♪
All right, natalie, let's get busy.
Yes!
♪
Position one, in the saddle.
Ease into it.
Nice and steady.
Arms slightly bent.
Relax your shoulders.
That's it. Feel the rhythm.
(natalie) uh-uh, get back in front where I can see you, please.
♪
Position two, out of the saddle.
Keep your head up nice and tall.
♪
Fingertips lightly balanced on the handlebars.
Engage that core to keep you upright.
(exhales)
-I love it. -Position three.
Hands on the end of the handlebars
And point your butt towards the back wheel.
Yes.
♪
Back to two. Breathing.
In through your nose, out through your mouth.
-How you doing, natalie? -Good.
-I can't hear you. -Good!
Okay, let's get that sweat on.
Let's pick the pace up.
Push it, natalie, faster!
Get up that hill.
Come on, you can do it.
Catch that beat and push it.
Hit, hit, hit!
Oh, come on.
What is that you're showing me?
You've got better than that!
Be the best you that you can be!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
♪
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
(panting)
(natalie) why would you do that?
You're my trainer!
You're supposed to--
You're supposed to take care of me, and you...
-You tricked me. Why? -I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I just--I just want to take this collar off.
(natalie) I told you I will take the collar off
When you prove to me that you can be my best friend
-And I can trust you. -Prove it to you how?
Get rid of everything in your life
That takes you away from me.
Okay.
I'll sell the company.
Uh, I won't see tom anymore.
More.
I need more than that.
(leah) like what?
(soft, tense music)
(whimpering)
Vanessa!
What did you do to her?
♪
(natalie) take that.
Choke her to death.
You want to prove that you're my best friend?
You gotta get rid of your best friend.
I'm not gonna do that.
Oh, yes, you will.
♪
Your best friend, your company.
All of it will be gone when she's gone.
It's the perfect plan.
I'm not gonna hurt her.
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
Are you gonna do it now?
(leah) please, natalie, I--I can't.
I can't hurt my friend.
Yes.
Yes, you can.
I know you can.
Be the best you that you can be.
(leah) then let me rephrase it, you bitch.
I won't do that.
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
Either you kill vanessa right now
Or I will go to your assistant rachel's house
On the corner of fifth and edgemont,
And I will kill her.
♪
And then I will go to your mother's house
On vanowen, and I will kill her.
And your sister in san francisco,
Maple drive, I will kill her too!
I will kill everyone who is near and dear to you
Unless you do what I say!
(panting)
♪
(whimpering)
♪
(dramatic music)
(weeping)
(whimpering)
♪
(whimpering)
Tighter.
Pull it tighter!
(grunting)
(leah) I'm sorry!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
(grunting)
Forgive me!
(whimpering, coughing)
♪
(weeping)
(soft, somber music)
♪
Nice work, leah.
♪
I didn't think you had it in you.
(weeping)
♪
(knocking)
Ms. Sterling.
Detective carluccio.
(leah) help! Help me!
(dramatic music)
♪
(grunts)
♪
What's going on in there?
Are you by yourself?
♪
(door creaks open)
♪
(suspenseful music)
♪
(vanessa) wake up.
♪
(grunting, speaking through gag)
♪
-You think she bought it? -She bought it all right.
Best performance ever.
We gotta find the key to this freaking collar.
♪
(door handle rattles)
♪
(detective carluccio) agh!
♪
(grunting)
♪
I think I got it!
♪
(grunting)
♪
I'm trying.
(panting)
I don't think it's the right one.
(leah) just keep trying.
♪
Keep trying.
(dramatic music)
♪
(door unlocks)
♪
(natalie) leah, wake up.
It's okay, I took care of the problem outside.
♪
Leah.
Hey.
Wake up.
♪
Hey, leah.
Leah.
(sniffles)
Wake up.
♪
Leah, hey.
Hey!
Leah, wake up!
♪
I'm sorry.
♪
I'm sorry, I'm...
I'm so sorry.
(sniffles)
I'm sorry, leah.
Oh, god.
No, no.
Not you, I didn't...
♪
I didn't mean to kill you.
♪
You're my trainer.
You're my...
You're my hero.
♪
I love you, leah.
(sniffles)
I love you.
I am so sorry, I didn't...
I didn't...
I didn't--I didn't...
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Please wake up, please wake up.
I'm so sorry, leah, I didn't mean to hurt you.
Leah, please wake up.
I didn't mean to kill you.
(grunts)
No, no, no, no, no.
-No! -Hold her down.
(natalie) no, please, no.
No, please, don't do this.
No!
-I got her. -No!
No, please don't.
No, no, no!
(grunting)
(dramatic music)
Please no!
(wailing)
(soft, tense music)
♪
No!
♪
(electric zapping, grunting)
♪
(leah) all right, that's enough.
♪
I'll watch her.
Go get the cop.
Go!
♪
(grunting)
(vanessa) are you okay?
(detective carluccio) not really.
-Need an ambulance. -She took my phone.
(detective carluccio) she threw my phone over there.
(vanessa) okay.
(coughing, grunting)
(soft, tense music)
So...
♪
I guess this means...
♪
...Class is over.
♪
Class is over.
♪
(sniffles)
♪
(clears throat)
♪
(leah's voice) hello, I'm leah sterling,
And I created the mind body fitness program
For people just like you.
Hi, leah.
I'm natalie.
♪
Hi, natalie.
Welcome.
Are you ready to change your life?
I'm so ready to change my life.
Wait, wait, wait.
Um, don't say it, I--I know it.
"because in today's busy and unpredictable world,
Getting to the gym can become more of a chore
Than a release."
Did I get it right, leah?
♪
I did?
I'm a good student, aren't I?
What's that?
I'm your best student.
I wouldn't go that far, but you're the trainer.
(door opens)
(detective carluccio groaning)
(vanessa) yes, we need an ambulance.
The address is 52822 loma verde street.
(laughing)
♪
Oh, you can say that again.
That's why at mind body fitness,
You bring the gym to me.
Am I ready to change my life?
You bet, you bet I am,
Because I can have it all.
I deserve to have it all.
What's our motto?
(suspenseful music)
Be the best you that you can be.
♪
Be the best you that you can be.
♪
Be the best you that you can be.
♪
Be the best you that you can be.
♪
Be the best you you can be!
(dramatic music)
♪
(laughing)
(soft, eerie music)
♪