Fatal Flip Page #2

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Yeah, only

the impossible, 45 days.

Yeah, I see that

all the time.

People buy a place without

realizing how much work

it can actually be.

Overwhelming, huh?

Yeah, tell me about it.

I'll tell you what.

I'm new to town.

I'm still

looking for work

and a place to stay.

I can lend you a hand

if you like.

Oh, hey,

that would be ideal,

but we really can't afford it

right now, you know.

I get it. I've done jobs

like this before.

I know there's

no money in it

until the place sells.

Hey, if you help us

with the 45 days,

you're more than

welcome to stay here.

We have an apartment

above the barn.

When the house flips,

I can give you

a little something.

Yeah? Sounds good to me.

That's a deal.

- Sold?

- Yeah.

Are you kidding me?

I think I'm dreaming.

Hey, I really,

really appreciate it.

Good deal.

Yeah? My pleasure.

- Well, let me walk you out.

- Sure.

I mean, I just wish that

you would have asked me

first, you know.

Nate? He's seriously

totally qualified

to do this.

And here. Sit down.

Okay.

He's totally qualified.

He'll make sure

we make our deadline.

We can't flip this house

without him.

Fine.

Does he have to stay here?

Well, he's working

for free.

I mean, the least

we can do is offer him

room and board.

Okay.

Okay?

When does your little

playmate get here?

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Alex Saunders.

I'm Nate Grant.

Wow. You're not exactly

what I expected.

And likewise.

Well, it's a pretty big job.

Think you can handle it?

Yeah. I've worked on

a lot of old places

like this.

I really enjoy it.

Looks like

you've even got

the original

banisters here, huh?

Come in.

In the modern age

of football, you--

The modern age?

I don't think so.

Could we please talk

about anything else?

I don't know

anything about--

- Hey.

- Are you thirsty?

You bet I am.

Thanks, babe.

Oh, I'm sorry, Nate.

There's more water

in the kitchen.

You look tough.

You look sexy.

Yeah. You like

my .44 Magnum?

I do.

Hey.

Hey.

Really appreciate everything

you're doing, man.

No sweat. This stuff is fun

for me, believe it or not.

Yeah, well,

you're saving us.

Aw, you're a natural.

You guys got this.

We have no choice.

Well, how long

has it been?

How long you been doing

this kind of work?

Pretty much

since I was a kid.

Yeah?

Did you ever do

any fix and flipping

on your own?

Yeah, I dabbled in it.

It's hard work.

All right, let's hit

the roofing aisle.

Okay, I got knee pads,

pry bar, sandpaper.

Hello?

Oh!

Oh, my God!

So I didn't find

your tape measure again,

but I did--

Ahh! Roslyn!

Alex.

This place

is really coming along.

Yeah, I know.

Where's Jeff?

He's on the roof.

We have to replace

the whole thing almost.

Oh, this is Nate.

This is my friend

Roslyn.

She's helping us

stage the house.

Why don't you take one?

I bought it for Jeff, but...

- But Jeff's not here.

- Right.

Oh, thank you.

Well, I'd better

get back to work.

The circuit panel's

a real mess.

Be in the basement

if you need me.

And thank you for

the coffee break.

Any time.

- No.

- It's a sample.

Mm-mm. Okay, it's ugly.

I'm sorry.

I used all my contacts.

I am calling in

all of my favors.

When I'm finished

with this place,

it's gonna sell

in a heartbeat.

So, tell me about

the hot handyman.

Oh, my God. Can you

believe that guy?

And also

he absolutely hates

buttoning his shirts.

Oh...

No, but seriously,

he is a godsend.

I mean,

he does everything.

Carpentry, electric,

plumbing, roofing.

I don't know what we

would do without him.

We? Oh, good, good,

good, good.

You do remember

you have a boyfriend.

You know I love Jeff.

But, I mean,

it doesn't mean

that I can't enjoy the view

every now and then.

Well, especially if

the view looks like Nate. Ooh.

Suddenly the reason

you and Jeff

have yet to be engaged

is becoming clear.

Guys like Nate

are not the problem.

Then what is?

I'm just not sure

that I'm ready

for that planned-out,

safe little life.

So you quit your job

for a stint as a roving

house flipper,

and you drag Jeff

along for the ride.

It was his idea.

He's jumping through

your hoops.

You know it.

Girl, this is his grand

romantic gesture.

He's trying to prove

he's the one.

Well, that settles it.

I will date hardhat,

tight jeans out there.

I mean, you're taken.

One of us

has to give him a try.

Look, I have to go.

Call me in a few days.

I'm gonna bring by

some samples.

- Okey-doke. I love you.

- I love you.

I love you.

Thank you so much

for everything.

- Tell Jeff I said hi.

- Okay, I will.

You were listening to us,

me and Ros.

Will you hand me

that screwdriver?

You better screw it in.

Okay.

- Like this?

- Yeah.

- Okay.

- Perfect.

- Nice and tight?

- Nice and tight.

All right.

Good job.

Okay.

So, why were you

listening to us?

Curiosity.

Okay, take the grounded wire

right there.

Put it there.

All right.

So you bought this place

'cause you don't want

to lead a safe,

planned-out life?

- Is that right?

- Yet. Not yet.

Got it.

Well, maybe I had

no business listening,

but I heard my name.

Okay, now...

put that

right in there.

Be careful.

Okay. Wait.

Okay, here we go,

here we go.

That feels right.

Ahh.

All right.

Now flip that switch.

- Okay, this one?

- Yeah.

Is it safe?

You don't trust me?

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, my gosh, you did it!

Jeff:
Alex? Nate?

Where are you guys?

Oh, Nate fixed

the circuit breaker.

We have lights.

It's your favorite realtor!

Jeff?

Alex?

I just want to take some

pictures for the listing.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Mr. Taylor?

Jeff? Jeff?

Jeff!

Oh, hello.

Hi.

I see Alex and Jeff

took my advice.

You must be

the new handyman.

Yeah, that's me.

You know, I want

to get your info

and put your name

in the listing as well.

You know, when people

buy one of these

fixer-uppers,

they want to know

who did the fixing.

Yeah, that won't

be necessary.

You're under

a crazy deadline.

Are you sure you can

get this all done?

You know,

I might be able

to get you some work

in the neighborhood.

I have a few friends

who I'd love to pass

your info to.

What did you say

your name was?

I didn't.

$10, though?

Oh, my God.

How are we gonna

make any money?

If it was marked $50,

you would have paid $50.

When in doubt, haggle.

Next time, ask me.

I'm an excellent haggler.

Yeah, I'm not a haggler.

It makes me uncomfortable.

Well, try me.

I didn't know that

about you.

Hey, can I help?

No, thank you.

Hey, how's

the back yard looking?

It's good. All done.

- Yeah?

- Yep.

Oh, great.

Hey, baby,

just checking in.

I found the perfect house.

No, you'd really like it.

It's just a bigger job

than I expected.

I think this place

has great potential.

There's still a lot

more work to be done.

Miss you.

I drank 17 of these once

and threw up

on my neighbor's dog.

Oh, wow!

I'm on number two.

Eventually,

I'll get there.

Hey, Jeff?

Oh, hey, Nate.

I'm going to the store.

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