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that would bother most people.

My reputation?

That's all lies.

Maybe so,

but the camera never lies.

Picture's worth

a thousand words.

- They're just photos.

- They're not just photos.

They're adverts for

the goods you're selling.

- They're art...

- Artistic.

Maybe. But you really

are a stunning girl.

You shouldn't sell

yourself short like that.

After this,

you shouldn't have to.

Hopefully we'll hear

from Phil by the morning.

Is that my breakfast?

I guess that depends

on how hungry you are.

What do you like

on your waffles?

Honey.

Can I help with anything?

Yeah, there's some forks and

knives over in that cabinet.

Sure.

Yeah, it's a pretty good read.

He's a lucky guy.

I didn't think

they'd print this.

What's wrong?

Because I thought it would

be about... you know.

Oh, yeah.

I'm sure by the time

your agent got to everybody

it was too late to print.

Why would they run this?

You gave them

the interview, right?

Yeah.

So... guess they needed

to get their money's worth.

Here.

Let's throw this away.

The forecast, plenty of

sunshine through today...

Wow.

God, my clothes

never looked so good.

So I spoke to Phil.

He said it's

a bidding war out there.

Every magazine wants the rights.

- Really?

- They need to finalize the details,

so it could take a bit longer.

So what do we do until then?

You can't do that.

That's not allowed.

Are you kidding me?

The rules are so simple.

- How do you not get it yet?

- You're totally cheating.

Okay, you can go

first next round,

if that makes you feel better.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

- You feeling lucky?

- Sure am.

One...

Two, three.

Um...

So why isn't your boyfriend

coming forward to pay?

Too busy with his wife?

I don't have a boyfriend.

And what about Branning?

I'm not seeing anyone.

Really?

I got the impression that...

Well, forget what you've read.

It's all bullshit.

The press put me with

a bunch of different guys,

and it's not true.

Why do you let 'em

get away with it?

Doesn't bother me.

People can think what they want.

You don't care

what people think?

Of course you don't.

Well, I don't.

It's good for business.

You don't confirm it,

but you don't deny it, either.

- Why?

- To get people talking,

so you're the one

invited to the right places.

It's not what you know,

it's who you know.

What do you mean?

In what way?

Well, the more I'm out there,

the more likely I get to do

what I want to do,

which is act.

Oh, you're an actress.

Well, hopefully one day.

I would have loved to have

made my name another way,

but I'm just like you.

I'm playing the cards

I was dealt.

I'm gonna go call your manager.

Should probably

have an answer by now.

I've got really good news.

Tomorrow morning,

you're free to go.

- Really?

- Yeah.

It's all been finalized.

A lot more money was offered up

by "Goss!" Magazine.

They're gonna get it over

to your manager,

he's gonna pass

the cash along to me,

and you'll be free to go.

- He did it.

- Yeah, it's all over.

- How much was offered?

- A quarter of a million.

F***, a quarter of a million?

Yeah, I can't believe

it actually worked.

She's actually gonna

have a real chance now.

Thank you. Thank you.

I'm so grateful.

- It's okay.

- No, this is...

This is all because of you.

I'm so sorry I put you

through all of this.

Let me make it up to you.

We need to celebrate.

- Celebrate?

- Yeah, of course.

It's your last night

of captivity,

it's my last night of freedom.

Do you like Chinese food?

It's my favorite.

I could run out, get a couple

of bottles of wine,

put 'em in the fridge.

- Sure.

- Okay.

All right, all right. I'm

gonna run out really quick.

Mimi, please.

- We're so close.

- It's okay.

Frank, we have a deal, right?

Okay. I won't be long.

So I guess, we meet

at the agreed location.

I'm sure your manager

will have brought the cops

even though I of course

told him not to.

You'll go with him,

and then I'll hand myself

over to the police.

Are you scared?

A little.

What about the money?

It's all gonna be

arranged beforehand.

I've transferred

the money online,

so it'll be moved around

to different accounts

so it's harder to trace.

But will you be okay?

I'll be fine.

Um...

I feel a little silly

telling you this,

but I wanted to get you

something.

You got me something?

I don't know if you'll like it.

I got it in basically the

smallest size I could find.

I figured that would fit you.

I figured, you know,

you wouldn't want to leave

- the house in my clothing.

- That's so thoughtful.

Wish you hadn't given it to me

after I've eaten all this food.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Why don't you try it on?

Stunning.

A toast, to you.

- Oh.

- Oh, god.

- Oh, god, I'm sorry.

- It's okay. It's all right.

It's nothing a little wash

can't handle. It's fine.

I'm sorry.

Um, it's getting late.

We both have a big day tomorrow,

and I need my beauty sleep

for my mug shots, so...

Sure.

Come here.

You're amazing.

'Night, frank.

Thanks for being so brave,

miss Wyatt.

You can sit up now.

Are you on any kind

of contraception?

Yeah.

That's good.

I'll go to the cops,

you sick f***!

Yeah, you do that.

Here.

Have a nice night.

Help! Help!

Stop the car! Stop!

Please! Please help!

Please, you gotta

take me to the cops.

I need to go to the cops

right away, please.

Please, I've been kidnapped.

It's okay, it's okay.

You're safe now.

The police station is

ten minutes from here.

You know, I bet you get this

all the time,

but you look familiar.

Like that girl, um...

- Mimi?

- Mimi Wyatt?

Yeah. Oh, my god,

you're kidding me.

You're her, aren't you?

Have they been looking for me?

- Who?

- Well, anybody.

I don't know.

Come on, give me trouble.

I have one under.

Put him in cell four

so he can cool down a bit.

- All right.

- We'll deal with him later.

Come on!

Come on, get in here.

Sh*t, that's Mimi Wyatt.

Come on.

Girl, you'd better not f***

Branning before the playoffs!

But you can f*** me any time!

Sorry about that, ma'am.

Sir, how can I help you?

My name is Mimi Wyatt

and I'm here to report

a kidnapping.

Hold on a second.

Sarge.

Front desk. Yeah.

Sir, we're gonna need

to speak with you.

Want to take a seat?

- Would you like something to drink?

- No, thanks.

Sergeant Bryan will be

with you in a minute.

Follow me.

Now, from your statement,

we're gonna bring the suspect

on the offenses of false

imprisonment, sexual assault.

We're gonna do this

as soon as possible

to make sure he doesn't get

his hands on anyone else.

Now you said his name was frank.

Is there anything else

you can tell me about the house?

Any landmarks you saw,

shops, streets?

No. No, I'm sorry.

He gave the address

when he ordered take out,

but I can't remember

what it was.

Give me a second, please.

Let's get the guy

that brought her in

to show us exactly where

he picked her up from.

Then I want you to call all the Chinese

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