- [hyperventilating]
- 911.
What's your emergency?
- Please help.
He's trying to k*ll me.
Caller, can you speak up
a little?
- Come on, Berni.
- No, I can't.
Please, he's... he'll hear.
Please, he's got a g*n.
OK, just stay calm.
What's your name, sweetheart?
- Berni.
- OK, Berni, just sit tight.
We're trying to find
your location now.
I'm going to find you.
[anxiously hyperventilating]
[screams]
[notifications chiming]
We've seen days
Where there was not
a cloud in sight
When things just
seem to go our way
I'm absolutely in love
with this new foundation.
It's so light.
I barely know I have it on.
Now it seems that
trouble's easier to find
We've forgotten
how to play
[upbeat music]
Those other days
were easier
Got carried away
Oh, we've got things
to show to us
I love the memories
we share
They're here to say
And no one can take that
away from us
Ooh
Wow.
Ooh
Hey, everybody.
Happy Monday.
Maybe.
Anyway, I'm running late
so I'm going to finish
showing my quick
five minute face,
starting with this new concealer
by Skin Light Beauty.
It supposedly gives
the most amazing coverage
with totally natural finish,
but we'll be the judge of that.
Right?
Have I ever told you guys
how Zak asked me out?
It was seriously so sweet.
It was like a month after
I moved here from Chicago.
And we'd been, you know,
kind of talking, but like,
nothing serious or anything,
because I had
literally just moved,
and then one day
during morning announcements,
he, like,
commandeered the PA system
and then, in front of
the whole school,
said I was like
the most beautiful, funny,
nice person he'd ever met
and would I be his girlfriend.
I mean, couldn't you just die?
Anyway, I obviously said
hell to the yes.
And now, two years later,
here we are.
So what do you guys think?
Not bad for five minutes, right?
Love you guys.
[phone chimes]
- Good morning, sweetie.
- Did you watch the video?
I did.
Um, I thought we agreed
that you were going to try
smiling more.
You were frowning
almost the entire time.
No need to give the 11s
an engraved invitation, right?
They're going to be here
soon enough.
Hey, did you see your
engagement is up a point?
Mm-hm.
I just wish
we could figure out
why your growth has stalled.
If you want to attract
the big brands,
we really have to get you
to 100k.
Maybe this new collab
will help move the needle.
Speaking of,
how's the video going?
Berni, hey.
Can you hear me?
Hm?
I asked where you were
on the video for Loren Lux.
Zak and I are
sh**ting it tonight.
Ooh.
It's due Wednesday.
Don't you think that's
cutting it a little close?
Mom, relax.
It's under control.
What?
Well, the more
I think about it,
I'm just not sure
it's such a great idea
to tie your brand so tightly
to your relationship with Zak.
They want a promposal, so
I don't really have a choice.
I know. I know.
But what if you guys break up?
We're not breaking up.
Well, look, God willing,
no, sweetie.
But things happen.
And as your manager, it's my job
to think about them.
Ooh.
Got a few strays
coming in there.
- Where?
- Just a couple right there.
And you want to look perfect
for your video, right?
How about we stop by
the studio after school today
for a quick touch up?
You can post a video of it.
Sure. Whatever.
I got to go.
OK.
Say hi to the girls for me.
[phone chimes]
[soft dramatic music]
Hey, everybody.
Happy Monday.
Maybe.
Anyway, I'm running late today,
so I'm going to finish doing
my quick five minute face,
starting with this new concealer
by Skin Light Beauty.
Supposedly it gives
the most amazing coverage
with a totally natural finish,
but we'll be
the judge of that.
Right?
[upbeat music]
Looking extra flush today.
I'm just trying
to keep up with you.
I love that video
you posted this morning.
I never get tired of hearing
that story about you and Zak.
It's like straight out
of a fairy tale.
I get chills every time
I think about it.
Yeah, Zak's all about
the grand gesture.
Remember freshman year when he
flower bombed me in homeroom?
Oh, wait.
That was before you moved here.
Have you heard anything
from NYU?
Not yet.
I swear I check my email
like every five minutes.
You'll get in.
You both will.
I'm not even sure
I want to go there anymore.
It's just so far away.
- Thus the appeal.
- Yo, I love the fit, Berni.
- Thanks, girl.
Can you help me
with a video later?
I found this awesome
new skincare line
that nobody's heard about yet.
Oh, yeah.
You can be in it, too, Jaz,
if you want.
What time?
I'm filming a quick
brow touch up
at my mom's salon after school.
Didn't you just do
a brow video for her?
Does she need you to, like,
drum up business or something?
Of course not.
The salon is doing great.
- So blow her off.
- That's my girl.
- Hi, babe.
- Hey.
You see my post this morning?
It was all about you.
Oh, if that's the case,
you're probably
looking at a viral sensation.
And that's my cue.
Catch you later, Bern.
- Bye.
Hey, you want
to get out of here?
Jaz?
Coming.
Are you OK?
Why wouldn't I be?
Well, you know why.
I'm fine.
What?
I am.
If you still
had feelings for Zak,
you shouldn't have given
Berni the green light.
Zak and I are ancient history.
Plus, I'm the one
who broke up with him.
Yeah, yeah, obviously,
Steph Curry now
but Magic is the best
of all time.
- No.
- Come on, babe.
Back me up.
- What?
- Come on.
- Yeah.
Magic all the way.
He invented the triple double.
That's what
I'm talking about, fool.
What's up?
You OK?
Yeah.
Just a little stressed.
Could you pick up the balloons
on the way to
the meadow tonight?
For the promposal?
We talked about it last week.
Hey, man, you got
to cut him some slack.
He's got sectionals
on the brain.
You can't expect him
to remember every single
lame-a*s video
you ask him to be in.
Lame-a*s?
Is that what you think?
It is kind of weird
that you're staging
this whole thing
when I asked you
to prom, like, a month ago.
Technically,
you never really asked me.
You just assumed
I'd go with you.
Come on.
This is, like,
my first real brand deal.
It could really help
jump start my career.
Career?
Since when was putting on makeup
and dancing around in front
of a camera a career?
Influencing is
a $21 billion industry.
75% of brands
have a dedicated budget
just for influencer marketing.
So, yeah, it's a career.
Come on.
This is really important to me.
- Fine.
I'll meet you there
after practice.
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
You're the best boyfriend ever.
I'll order
the balloons right now.
$21 billion?
sh*t, I might be
an influencer, bro.
Shut up.
[singing in Korean]
I hate all of these.
I think I'm just going to
wear sweatpants to prom.
I mean, with
the right bag and shoes.
At least you have a date.
It's like lonely rider city
over here.
Whose fault is that?
Three different guys
have asked you.
Well, I can't go
with just anyone.
OK.
I think I'm done.
Hm?
Double cleansing isn't just
washing your face twice.
It's about switching up
what you're washing it with
to achieve a deeper clean.
LumatiClean has amazing products
that won't dry you out or
mess with your pH balance.
10 out of 10, would recommend.
OK.
Send it to me so I can post it.
Maybe I should post it.
I have more followers.
If it's coming from me,
more people will see it.
Yeah, but then it'll look
like it was your idea.
How about I tag you in it?
Sure.
Whatever you want.
I was just trying
to help you get noticed.
There.
Just sent it.
So what are you
going to wear tonight?
[sighs]
I haven't even thought about it.
It needs to be cute
but understated
because it's supposed to be
all about the makeup.
What about
that new white dress?
Oh, my God, yes, with that
new vintage jean jacket.
That's perfect.
Hey, Hanna, what do you think?
Don't you think
that's a little short?
It's not that short.
I just know my parents would
never let me wear something
that barely covers my a*s.
But I guess it's different
with a single mom.
Hanna.
- What do you mean by that?
- Dude, chill.
I just meant that you and
your mom are more like friends.
Plus, she's your manager,
so it's important to her
financially that
you get brand deals,
and everyone knows skin sells.
Can I get a soda?
Uh, sure.
She didn't mean
anything by that.
If you say so.
Mom, can I borrow the car?
- May I borrow the car?
- May I borrow the car?
I thought you were coming to
the salon after school today.
You know, in the future,
I'd appreciate
you telling me
if your plans change
rather than just not showing up.
Sorry, Hanna said
she needed me for a video.
I didn't think it was
that big of a deal.
It is a big deal.
I blocked out time for you,
time I could have used
for a paying client.
Geez, I said I was sorry.
What more do you want me to do?
What I want is for you to
understand that you don't get
to bail on your commitments.
It doesn't matter
if it's me or a brand.
You do what you say
you're going to do
when you say
you're going to do it.
OK?
Can I ask you something?
What?
The salon's doing OK, right?
Of course it is.
Why would you even ask that?
It's nothing.
Did you see that. Lorna Luxury
posted me this morning?
I got, like, 100 new followers.
Wow.
That's something.
- Don't be too late.
- I won't.
[soft dramatic music]
How is your yourberniegirl
so freaking stunning
without makeup?
Hey, beautiful.
What are you up to tonight?
[relaxed music]
Hey.
Can you help me set these up?
Is everything OK?
- It's fine.
Can we just get this over with?
Do you have the balloons?
You said
you were ordering them.
Yeah, for you to pick up.
That's not what you said.
I said, "Can you pick them up
on your way over?"
I don't know what else
you possibly could have heard.
What does it even matter?
Isn't everyone supposed
to be looking at your face?
If they notice there
aren't any balloons,
you haven't done your job
very well, have you?
What's going on with you?
Did something happen
at practice?
No, I...
I just think
this whole thing is BS.
I mean, like, who even
does this in real life anyway?
Why can't I just
ask you to prom?
Why do we have to film it?
It's what the brand wants.
The brand wants,
the brand gets.
Yeah.
That's how a job works.
I'm sorry I can't throw
a ball into a hoop
and make people fall
all over themselves
to give me a scholarship.
- Hey. I worked hard for that.
And I work hard for this.
Do you have any idea
how much time and planning
goes into making
one of these videos?
Oh, I'm aware.
It's all you freaking do.
You're either sh**ting a video
or editing a video.
Practically,
the only time I see you
is when you need me to be
a prop in one of your videos.
Where is all this coming from?
Why are you so mad at me?
Maybe I'm just sick
of always being second
on your list of priorities.
If that's the way you feel,
then you should go.
Yeah.
Maybe I should.
[dramatic pop music]
Oh, my God.
My knight in shining armor.
[laughs]
It's a little
past midnight
You turned into
my reason again
Just saw Hanna's post.
Wanted to see if you were OK.
You were gonna
know it's me
Can I just say Zak's an idiot
if he thinks there's someone
better than you out there.
You're a goddess.
It was so great talking
to you last night.
Good morning.
Morning.
How'd everything go
last night?
- Good.
- Ah.
Can I see the video?
- I still have to edit it.
I watch your unedited videos
all the time.
I don't mind.
Yeah, well, maybe I do.
Hey.
You don't talk to me like that.
Sorry.
I'm just tired.
I didn't get much sleep
last night.
So what do you think of me
offering my followers
like private content?
What kind of content?
Just like pictures
I haven't posted or whatever.
A lot of creators do it.
I could charge for it.
- Huh. How much?
I don't know.
100 bucks?
Oh, and just, like,
regular selfies, right?
No nudity?
- Of course not.
Oh. I don't see
any harm in it.
It could be a good secondary
source of income.
Yeah, just make sure
you get the money up front.
Cool.
By the way, I need
a ride to school today.
Oh, is Hanna sick?
No I think there's just
something wrong with her car.
Berni, I can tell
when you're lying to me.
Did something happen that
you don't want to tell me?
No.
Geez.
Why do you always have to, like,
worst case scenario things?
Everything's fine.
She just can't take me
to school today.
What?
- Nothing.
I do what I want to
And I'm going to get
more money
Money on me
And I'll leave the drama
In the past, yeah
That's a wrap
Let them get their karma
I want to go fast, yeah
- Ready?
- Mm-hm.
I do what I like, yeah
I'm really bad
And I don't do it
for the hype, yeah
I do what I want to
And I'm going to
get it right, yeah
Only one life
Hey, Zak.
That felt weird.
Maybe because
you just made a scene
in front of the whole school.
Oh, I would hardly
call that a scene.
I swear, you kids
are so sensitive.
[soft dramatic music]
Bye.
Hey, girl.
How are you doing?
That all depends.
Are you asking me because
Zak and I broke up
or because my best friend
stabbed me in the back?
Oh, wait.
They both suck.
Where is she anyway?
She's sick.
Yeah, right.
Incoming.
Hey.
Can we talk?
Maybe you should ask Hanna
if she wants to talk,
because I have nothing
to say to you.
Look, I swear nothing
happened with Hanna.
I just gave her a ride.
I'm not the one
you need to convince.
Get unready with me using
this amazing new cleanser
I found from LumatiClean.
This isn't sponsored,
but you guys know
there was no way I was
going to gate keep the best
cleanser I've ever used.
Five stars.
Highly recommend.
Proving once again
you always put
your followers first.
[keyboard clacking]
Do you think
I could get another pic,
maybe something
a little more fire?
I'll pay.
So I was thinking it might
be fun if you and the girls
got ready for prom at the salon.
We have all the stations and
those big side by side mirrors.
It'd make a great video.
Yeah, sure, maybe.
I'm just not exactly sure
what everyone's plans are.
OK.
Well, let me know.
Actually, Mom, I...
[phone chimes]
Oh, my God.
It's from NYU.
And?
What does it say?
I don't know.
Too scared to open it.
What if I didn't get in?
Oh, sweetie, whatever it says,
I am so proud of you
and how hard you've worked.
Now rip off that Band-Aid.
[sighs]
Well?
I got in.
NYU, here I come.
Whoo!
Seriously, though,
I just want to thank you all
for your love and support
throughout this whole process.
I could not have done it
without you guys.
I love you guys so much.
Every time I'm with you
Did you post
your promposal video?
Not yet.
It drives me crazy
how you always
wait till the last minute.
You get better engagement
in the afternoon.
Do you have any tissues?
I think there's some
in the console.
I don't see any.
I'm going to look
in the glove compartment.
Oh, no.
- What's this?
- It's... it's nothing.
The payment and the notice
passed each other in the mail.
On all of them?
Honey, I swear there is
nothing for you to worry about.
I promise I have everything
under control.
What about NYU?
Can we even afford it?
We are going to figure it out.
The only thing
you need to focus on
is posting that
promposal video ASAP.
OK. Stop it.
Do you think
I could get another pic,
maybe something
a little more fire?
I'll pay.
[phone chimes]
Honey, let's get a move on.
Yeah, I'll be
right there, Mom.
[phone chimes]
Hello.
How is it even possible
to be this hot?
[phone chimes]
I want more.
Will Berni Muller
please report
to the principal's office
immediately.
[tense music]
[upbeat pop music]
Bernadette Elizabeth Muller,
you are my absolute dream girl,
and I'm sorry I was such a jerk
about everything
and made you feel like
I didn't believe in you.
Nothing could be
further from the truth.
Will you please forgive me
and do me the honor
of going to prom with me?
Did you get it?
- Got it.
What about the B-roll?
- Plenty of options.
- You were filming?
What kind of boyfriend
would I be if I let you miss
your first big deadline?
[sighs]
I don't know how many times
I have to say it.
I was driving home, and my car
started to make weird noise.
My dad's out of town,
so I called Zak.
I mean, I didn't even know
that you guys had broken up.
OK, I think what Hanna
is trying to say
is that this is all just
a huge misunderstanding
and she would never betray
your friendship like that.
Exactly.
So are we cool?
- Yeah. We're cool.
Thank God that's over with
because I've been dying
to tell you guys
I got into Stanford.
That's awesome.
Oh, my God.
Yeah.
That's super awesome.
Congratulations.
- Thanks.
Ugh, I'm not 100% sure
that I'm going to go there.
I want to weigh out
all of my options,
but it's Stanford, so...
- What are we celebrating?
- Hanna's going to Stanford.
- Oh.
Yo, that's dope.
Wait, you're going to be
right down the road
from Zak at Berkeley.
Then you guys could,
like, get together
and then commiserate
about how much
you're going to miss me.
- Wow.
I honestly hadn't even
thought about that,
but it'll be nice to have
a friendly face nearby.
So, Zak, how are you feeling
about the game?
Honestly, I'm not worried
at all about it.
Isn't Lincoln supposed to be,
like, unbeatable?
Not anymore.
Actually, their star player is
benched with a sprained ankle,
so without him,
they're kind of screwed.
[bell rings]
- Uh...
- [babbles]
What's up?
Uh, so I was wondering
if you would maybe
want to wear this
to the game tonight,
you know, for luck.
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
- It'd be my honor.
[soft dramatic music]
[phone chimes]
Bernadette Elizabeth Muller,
you are my absolute dream girl,
and I'm sorry I was such
a jerk about everything
and made you feel like
I didn't believe in you.
Nothing could be further
from the truth.
Will you please forgive me
and do me the honor
of going to prom with me?
Oh, Berni.
What are you thinking?
Oh, baby, it's not over
There's so much more
I want to show you
Still getting
better trying
I never want to
see you crying
You're back together with Zak
after he cheated on you
and treated you like trash?
He's no good for you.
Guess I'm going to have
to prove to you
what a d*ck he really is.
[soft dramatic music]
[phone chiming]
Somebody's popular.
It's just from the promposal.
That video was so cute,
wasn't it, Hanna?
Yeah, it practically
gave me a cavity.
- You OK?
- Yeah.
Just a little overwhelmed
by all the comments
and messages from the video.
Mm, it must be rough.
LumatiClean just messaged me.
They saw my get unready
with me video
and they want to do, like,
a whole series with me.
Yeah, they do.
They said that they
really like my vibe,
and since I posted that video,
they've gotten
a ton of new followers.
- Unbelievable.
- What'd you say?
Nothing, it's just
you wouldn't have even known
about it if it wasn't for me.
- OK.
I'm not exactly sure what
that has to do with anything.
Yeah.
You wouldn't.
Sorry.
Are you mad at me or something?
- Why would I be mad at you?
- I don't know.
You tell me.
- OK.
I think we just need to
chill out a little bit here.
I'm totally chill.
Me too.
Never been better.
Where did you get that?
Get what?
Oh, this?
Zak gave it to me forever ago.
- Why are you wearing it?
- I'm just supporting the team.
It's not a big deal.
Let's introduce
your BHS starting lineup.
First up is team captain
and all-time leading scorer,
number 3, Zak Jacobs.
[cheers and applause]
- Let's go!
- Whoo! Whoo!
- Whoo!
- Come on, Zak!
- Let's go, Zak!
- Let's go, Hornets!
[buzzer blares]
I can't believe
I missed that shot.
I mean, who shouts brick
when someone's
sh**ting a free throw?
I know, babe, but you guys
still qualify for the playoffs.
Hopefully Coach
doesn't bench me.
He wouldn't do that over
a couple of missed free throws.
Uh, free throws that
could have won the game.
Yeah, he might.
Is there anything I can do
to make you feel better,
maybe some ice cream?
Two scoops?
Baby, you can have
as many scoops as you want.
[phone rumbles]
[tense music]
Uh, I think I left
my phone in the bathroom.
What?
Isn't that thing,
like, surgically
attached to your hand?
- [chuckles]
Very funny.
Uh, I'll meet you at the car.
OK.
Wow.
You are even prettier in person.
What the hell are you doing?
I'm Mason.
Number one fan.
I thought you'd be happier
to see me.
Did you yell brick
and make Zak miss the shot?
Yeah.
That was pretty funny, right?
No, it wasn't.
Nothing about this is funny.
Are you mad at me?
Look, it's not my fault
that Malibu Ken
can't make his free throws
under pressure.
Whatever. It's
over.
Just leave me alone, OK?
I mean it.
I just need you to read this.
Just please, please, just...
Let me go.
Leave me alone.
Love you.
Hey.
Hey.
Hanna.
You're... you're
Berni's friend, right?
I am.
How do you know Berni?
Are you kidding me?
I freaking love that girl.
In that case, I think we might
be able to help each other.
Hm.
- Did you find it?
- What?
Oh, my phone.
Yeah.
Turns out it was with me
the whole time.
- Are you OK?
- I'm fine.
Can we just go, please?
Don't have to tell me twice.
[tense music]
I just wish I could
figure out who did it.
Babe, I know it sucks,
but you just have to let it go.
It's so not important.
Yeah.
I guess you're right.
[phone whooshes]
Who is it?
Just my mom.
Uh, she's just like,
"Come inside."
So what?
I can't come in today?
It's all going to be OK.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Hey.
How was the game?
- Fine.
- Don't be so excited.
Sorry.
It's just been a weird day.
But I have
some good news though.
Ah, what's that?
Do you remember that video
I did for that new cleanser?
Uh, well, the brand saw it,
and they want to, do, like,
a whole campaign with me.
Did they say how much
they want to pay you?
Not yet.
They said they'd send over
a proposal tomorrow.
OK, well, give them my email
because, as your manager,
I should be the point person.
[phone chimes]
I wonder if they'd want to do
a retail pop-up at the salon.
[phone chiming]
Berni?
Hey?
Can you hear me?
I said, I wonder
if LumatiClean wants to do
a retail pop-up at the salon.
Sure.
Whatever.
Is something wrong?
Why does everyone
keep asking me that?
Everything's fine.
Who's that?
No one.
Just spam.
Look, I'm really tired.
I just want to relax.
Sure.
Do not freak out.
Everything under control.
Those pictures you sent me
are so beautiful.
I'm in love with you.
I know you feel it too.
[sobs]
Why aren't you
texting me back?
Did you block me?
You don't want to do that, B.
[sobbing]
I have an opening
this afternoon
if you're able to come at 3:00.
It's $35 for shape and wax,
$25 more
if you want to add tint.
Right, mm-hmm.
[doorbell chiming]
Keep your pants on.
I'm coming.
What are you doing here?
Well, you weren't responding
to any of my messages or texts,
so didn't leave me
much of a choice.
How do you know where I live?
Told you I have my ways.
[chuckles]
These are for you.
Uh, thanks.
So, look, I just want
to apologize for yesterday.
I think I was just so stoked
to be sharing
the same air as you that
I came off a little bit strong.
Can I come in?
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Just give me five minutes.
- I really don't think...
- Just two minutes.
- I'm sorry, but you should go.
- No.
Sorry.
I didn't...
I didn't mean to startle you.
I just... I just really need
to talk to you.
OK, I just... I need
to make you understand.
Understand what?
We're meant for each other.
Mason, you don't even know me.
[laughs] Are you kidding?
I know everything about you.
I know that your
favorite color is blue.
I know that you're allergic
to penicillin.
I know that you broke your arm
when you were doing gymnastics
when you were 10 years old.
I know that
you hate overcast days,
that you love roses.
Mason, those are just facts
I shared on the internet.
But I was there for you
when you needed me.
And I appreciate that,
just like I appreciate
the support of all my followers.
No, but that's
not what this is.
This... this is happening.
This is real.
I'm sorry but it's not.
Thank you for the flowers,
but you really do have to go.
What?
[pounding on door]
Look, Mason, I tried to...
This is happening.
[ominous music]
Mason, what are you doing?
All you had to do
was listen to me.
I'm listening now.
Just put the g*n down.
We can talk about
anything you want.
No.
It's too late.
Berni?
Berni, what's going on?
Shut up.
Honey, honey,
what's your name?
I said shut up.
OK, OK, look,
I don't know who you are,
but I know
you don't want to do this,
so why don't you just...
Why don't you just
put the g*n down and then
you can let her go?
No, no, I think
I'm going to her with me.
- No.
- Mom!
OK, it's OK.
It's OK, OK, OK.
We're all just going to...
We're going to stay calm,
and we're just going
to talk this out, OK?
No.
No, I'm done.
I'm done talking.
- Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
OK.
If you go out that door,
the neighbors
are going to see you.
They're all leaving for work
like right now,
and they're going to
call the police,
and you can't be with Berni
if you're in jail, right?
Right?
Show me the back door.
Yes.
It's right back here.
It's right back here.
OK.
[glass shattering]
[grunts]
It's OK.
It's OK.
Come on, baby.
You know what, come on.
Get in here.
- What about you?
- Just don't worry about me.
Just get in.
Shh.
Be very quiet.
Shh, shh, shh.
Ow.
Where are you?
Come on, Berni.
I'm going to find you.
Come on, B.
[hyperventilating]
What's your emergency?
Please help.
He's trying to k*ll me.
Where are you?
- Can you speak up a little?
- I can't. Please.
He'll hear.
Please.
He's got a g*n.
- OK. Just stay calm.
What's your name?
Come on, B.
[screaming]
You shouldn't have done that!
Come here!
- Get off of me!
[screams]
[grunting]
Stupid b*tches!
[g*nsh*t]
Berni, I... I love you.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no.
Oh, baby.
Oh, baby, are you OK?
Are you OK, sweetie?
Yeah. Yeah.
I'm fine.
Oh, my God.
I just don't understand
how he got our address.
Do you know him?
- He followed me.
We messaged.
- What?
I sold him some pictures.
Oh, my God.
The pictures.
It's going to look like...
OK, oh, sweetie, OK.
OK, honey,
I need you to calm down.
I need you to take a breath.
Can you breathe in?
Out.
- [exhales deeply]
OK.
OK, sweetie.
Now, now,
tell me what's going on.
What about the pictures?
My face wasn't in it,
but I had my shirt open.
Oh, Berni.
Oh, why?
We needed the money.
I didn't think
anyone would find out.
[soft dramatic music]
What are you doing?
You think I'm going to let
some little nobody
ruin everything we've built,
think again.
All right,
you need to delete anything
that can link him and you.
Mom, I don't think
we should do this.
Berni, what do you think
Zak is going to say
if he sees those pictures?
NYU?
Sweetie,
you will lose everything.
[breathes deeply]
OK.
Is that all of it?
All right.
You need to wipe your phone too.
Berni, focus.
[hammer banging]
OK, he smashed his phone
in a rage, OK?
- I don't think I can do this.
- Yes, yes, yes, you can.
You can.
Listen to me.
He's a crazy,
obsessed stalker who somehow
found out where you lived.
He was going to k*ll us.
We had to defend ourselves.
This is not your fault.
- But the pictures...
Are gone.
[distant sirens blaring]
Are you good?
[sirens blaring]
Mrs. Muller, Berni,
would you mind
coming here and sitting down
and answering
a few questions for me?
Of course.
Berni, come join us.
You say you didn't know
the individual,
that you never talked
to him before.
No.
I didn't know him.
He just followed me online.
I think I have everything
I need.
At some point, I'm gonna
need you to come down
to the station and give
an official statement,
but there's no rush.
Of course.
If you think of anything,
anything else, call me.
- Thank you.
- So what now?
Is it just all over?
I still have to notify
the boy's parents.
I'm sure they're gonna have
a lot of questions,
but for the most part,
it pretty much seems
like an open and shut case.
If I were you,
I'd try my best to just
put this whole thing behind me.
[dramatic music]
I just... will you just...
I just need you to read this.
Just, please.
Just let me go.
Leave me alone.
Mm.
Look, Mason, I tried to...
This is happening.
Shouldn't have done that!
Come here.
Come here!
- Get off of me.
- [screams]
[g*nsh*t]
[whimpers]
[phone chirps]
[phone chimes]
Mom!
Oh, my God.
What are we going to do?
We are not
going to do anything.
We're just going to wait
for it all to blow over.
They're saying I m*rder*d him.
Who's saying that?
Damn it.
Time for plan B.
What's plan B?
Give them what they want.
- Are you sure about this?
- Absolutely.
We have to control
the narrative.
You're the victim.
Don't let anyone
convince you otherwise.
Hi, everyone.
As a lot of you
have already heard,
yesterday morning, a man that
has been stalking me online
showed up at my house with a g*n
and tried to kidnap me.
As women, we're taught
to always be aware
of our surroundings,
to be ready to run away
from danger at any moment.
But you don't expect danger to
come for you in your own home.
I'm sorry.
It's still all so fresh.
There are a lot of rumors going
around about what happened.
And before things
get too out of control,
I just want to set
the record straight.
Mason Michaels broke
into our house.
He held my mom and I at gunpoint
and threatened to k*ll us.
We tried everything
we could to get away from him,
but in the end,
my mom was forced
to sh**t him in self-defense,
and while I'm so grateful
that my mom and I are OK,
my heart goes out to
his family for their loss.
Now, just to be clear,
I didn't know this person.
I'd never had any interaction
with him whatsoever.
He followed me on social media
and became obsessed with me,
believing we had
some sort of cosmic connection.
But she did know him.
I saw her talking to him
after the game.
OK, well, maybe she didn't
realize that she knew him.
He could have been asking
for directions or something.
She's hiding something,
and I'm going to find out
what it is.
Finally, I just want to
thank you all for your support
during this horrible time.
It means so much
to both me and my mom.
Everyone stay safe out there.
I love you guys.
Oh, that was perfect.
I just can't stop thinking
about him laying there
with all that blood around him.
- OK.
Berni, sweetie, look at me.
You can't obsess over this.
It happened.
It was terrible.
We have to move forward.
I just feel so bad
for his family,
and I wonder, like,
don't they deserve
to know the truth?
Oh, sweetheart, it can't
change anything for them,
but it could change everything
for you, for us.
[phone chimes]
- Oh, my God.
- What?
The "New York Courier"
is messaging me.
They want to interview me
about what happened,
talk about the threat stalkers
pose to young female creators.
So I should do it?
- Absolutely.
You can't buy
this kind of exposure.
Sweetheart,
the brands are going to be
fighting to work with you.
This could be the start of
something big for both of us.
Oh, sweetie.
[energetic music]
Get a shot over here.
Yeah, they're here.
Reporting from
the Muller House.
What's your name?
Excuse me, sir.
Sir, are you a friend
of the family?
It's freaking crazy out there.
Why do you think I'm in here?
- Where's your mom?
- At the salon.
She's been booked solid
ever since the story broke.
How are you doing?
Honestly, I don't know.
It's all just so horrible.
It's so wild that he just
showed up at your house.
Like, why would he attack
someone he doesn't even know?
- Are you calling me a liar?
- What? No.
That's not what I meant.
I guess I just,
I don't know, feel guilty
or something that
I wasn't here to protect you.
Well, you're here now.
That's all that matters.
[tender music]
I'm just so glad
that you're OK.
Do you think
you're going to be up
for going to prom tomorrow?
I don't know.
Do you think I should go?
It might help take
your mind off things.
Besides, you've been looking
forward to it for months.
Don't let him
take that away from you.
[relaxed music]
[doorbell chimes]
- Surprise.
- What are you guys doing here?
Duh.
We're your best friends.
We're here to make sure
you're OK.
This is for you.
- That's so sweet.
Did the press leave yet?
Looks that way.
I guess a bigger story
came along.
God, I just want to forget
this whole thing ever happened.
So how are you doing?
I'm OK, I guess.
I mean, obviously,
this is a total nightmare.
But I'm just trying
to stay positive
and not think about it too much.
That makes sense.
Yeah, totally.
But, like, what did happen?
Hanna.
You don't have to talk about it
if you don't want to.
No, it's OK.
I know you're just asking me
because you care.
Yeah, 100%.
So?
I mean it's basically just
what I said in my live.
Mason showed up at my house.
I still have no idea
how he got my address.
He gave me some flowers
and told me
that we were, like,
meant to be together
or whatever.
I told him
I didn't feel the same
because I, like, didn't know him
and that he needed to go.
I closed the door on him,
but he wouldn't leave.
[soft dramatic music]
When I opened it again,
he had a g*n.
Everything just spiraled
from there.
It's just so crazy that
he would make all of that up
without having any
actual interaction with you.
From what I'm learning,
it happens all the time.
So many people have reached out
with similar stories.
I feel like I'm connecting to a
whole new community of people.
I've gotten, like,
thousands of new followers.
Isn't that a silver lining.
- Berni?
- In here.
Oh, hey, girls.
I didn't know
you were coming over.
- We surprised her.
- Oh, how nice.
- Busy day at the salon?
- Ugh. Beyond busy.
Back to back clients all day.
Hey, do you girls mind
if I turn on the news?
I want to see if there
have been any updates.
OK.
Berni Muller, the young woman
whose harrowing escape
from an alleged online stalker
has gripped our community...
Alleged?
Well, I think, legally,
they have to say that
until the case is closed.
To fight for
social media safety.
But the family of Mason Michael,
the reported perpetrator,
have questions,
a lot of questions.
Mason would never
do anything like this.
He was a sweet boy with
his whole life ahead of him.
Why would he just
throw it all away
for some girl
he never even talked to?
If she... if she was
so petrified of him,
why did she open the door
a second time?
Why didn't she just
call the police?
None of it makes any sense.
There's got to be more to it.
Why is she saying all that?
He attacked me.
OK, sweetie, you can't let
anything she says get to you.
She's his mother.
Of course,
she's not going to believe
he's capable of doing this.
Though she does raise
some good points.
I mean, why didn't you
just call the cops?
What?
You know the nutbag
conspiracy theorists
online are going to ask.
They already are.
[dramatic music]
I'm going to
track you down
I'm gonna follow the scent
Wow.
People are going off.
Berniegate?
Are you freaking kidding me?
[dramatic pop music]
I'm going to eat you up
Why are you bad for me
This can't be happening.
Why do you think
he smashed his phone?
How the hell
am I supposed to know?
Berni, can you
come down here, please?
I'll be right back.
What are you doing?
She's hiding something,
and I'm going to find it.
Why does it matter
to you so much?
Because it does.
I'm sick of everything always
going her way, even this.
Hanna, are you seriously
jealous of her right now?
She's just been through,
like, a major trauma.
And she has the followers
to show for it.
Watch the door.
Have you seen what they're
saying about me online?
I think I have to respond.
- Don't.
That's a losing battle.
If I don't say anything,
all these rumors are going
to spiral out of control.
That's why I just booked you
on "Good Day America"
for tomorrow.
Don't, like, millions
of people watch that show?
Exactly.
It's the perfect opportunity
to set the record straight.
You can finally put
all those rumors behind you
once and for all.
And who knows, you might
get some more followers.
I really don't think
we should be doing this.
Will you just relax?
- What if she catches us?
- Duh.
That's why you're
listening for her.
I mean,
do you feel bad at all?
About what?
You are the one
who gave Mason her address.
Yeah, but how was I
supposed to know
that he was going to
go all "Snapped"
and show up with a g*n?
I think she's coming.
There's got to be something.
Hanna.
- Bingo.
- She's coming.
Thought you guys
might be thirsty.
Are you OK, B?
Honestly, I just can't believe
this is really happening.
I mean, someone died
right in front of me.
- You're going to be OK.
- Yeah.
I mean, we're here for you,
whatever you need.
Thanks.
I'm really lucky
to have friends like you.
What do you feel like doing?
I don't know, just watching
a movie or something.
- Any requests?
- I don't know.
Something light and fluffy.
- So like "Saw," right?
- One or two?
[phone chimes]
We love you, Berni.
We're thinking about you.
You're in our hearts.
I got a scented candle.
I got a loofah.
OK. Mwah.
So much love.
Hanna, what's this?
I just wanted people to know
that you were being
taken care of.
What's the big deal?
It's just, I don't know,
feels staged,
like you're trying
to use what happened to me
to get more followers.
- You're being paranoid.
- Am I?
Maybe we should
just watch the movie.
Look, I know that you think
the world revolves around you,
but, news flash,
I have my own brand
and my own followers,
and I don't need any of yours.
Then why are you always
asking me to be in your videos?
Why do you tag me
in everything you post,
even when
I'm not in the picture?
OK, I think you guys
just need to calm down.
No, I don't.
You're such a narcissist.
And you're a fame wh*re.
- Oh, I'm a fame wh*re?
- Mm-hmm.
I'm not the one going live
every 15 minutes
to remind people
what a victim I am.
Why are you so jealous of me?
Oh, yeah.
I'm jealous of you.
Hardly.
Come on, Jaz.
Let's go.
Go.
I have to get ready
for my interview
with "Good Day America" anyway.
Be sure to remind them that
you didn't know your attacker.
What is... supposed to mean?
Oh, I think you know.
Come on, Jaz.
[tense music]
[soft dramatic music]
Mom, I don't know
if I can do this.
Sorry, sweetie.
It's a little late
to change your mind now.
I feel like
I'm going to be sick.
What if I, like,
start crying or something?
Oh, that's OK.
They're expecting you
to be upset.
If anything, it just reinforces
that you're the victim.
Oh, it's time.
Triumphing over tragedy is
the subject of our next story.
I'm joined by Berni Muller,
who is a social media influencer
and, after surviving
being held at gunpoint
by an obsessed follower,
is now the face
of influencer empowerment.
Good morning, Berni.
Thank you so much
for joining us today.
Thank you so much
for having me.
I can only imagine
how these last couple of days
must be for you.
Please, tell our viewers
how you're doing.
Well, Heidi, it's been
incredibly difficult.
The fact is, I'm still
in shock about everything
that's happened.
But really, I'm just so grateful
that my mom and I are OK.
And what a mom she is.
Yeah.
She's the best.
Berni, what do you hope
the outcome will be
in speaking out
about your ordeal?
My main goal is to bring
awareness to the situation
and to hopefully prevent
what happened to me
from happening to anyone else.
And what do you have
to say to the people
and the online rumors that
there is a video, in fact,
showing that you did know your
assailant prior to the attack
that resulted in his death?
A video?
That's impossible.
So you stand by your statement
that you had no contact
with Mr. Michaels
prior to him showing up
at your home?
No.
I mean, yes.
What I mean is, yes,
I stand by my statement,
and, no, I never met him.
And what do you say to the
people like Mr. Michaels family
who wonder how and why
he would damage his own phone?
I'd say who knows why
crazy people do crazy things.
They're freaking crazy.
- Berni, you seem upset.
- Of course, I'm upset.
I'm the victim, not him.
Yes, but you can understand
why his family
would have questions,
especially in light
of new possible video evidence.
There's no video.
Thank you so much
for your time, Heidi,
but I think I hear
the smoke alarm going off,
so I got to go.
Oh, I didn't mean
for you to just hang up.
What else was
I supposed to do?
Oh, God.
Oh, this is a disaster.
Maybe we should
just tell the truth.
It's kind of hard to do
after you just
doubled down
on national television.
Is there a video?
There can't be.
I mean, at least
I don't think so.
[sighs]
What are we going to do?
Um
uh, nothing.
If... if... if anyone asks,
you say, "I refuse to dignify"
"these ridiculous accusations
with a response."
OK?
And then if somehow
there is a video,
then we say, I don't know,
that it's a deep fake
or something.
- Think that'll work?
- It has to.
We have too much to lose
if it doesn't.
Bernadette Elizabeth Muller,
you are my absolute dream girl,
and I'm sorry I was such
a jerk about everything
and made you feel like
I didn't believe in you.
Nothing could be further
from the truth.
Will you please forgive me
and do me the honor
of going to prom with me?
Well, everybody, it's the day
we've all been waiting for,
prom.
I thought you guys might want
to get ready with me.
Tonight we're going full glam.
I haven't been getting much
sleep these last couple of days
so this concealer
is really going
to be earning its paycheck.
[phone chirps]
OK, I wasn't going
to say anything,
but you guys aren't really
giving me a choice.
There was no relationship
between me and Mason.
He was obsessed with me.
End of story.
There.
That's better.
So I think we can all agree
tonight calls for a cat eye.
Oh, sweetheart.
Zak is going to lose his mind
when he sees you.
[phone rumbles]
- Do you need to get that?
- Oh, no. No.
It's probably just
another client canceling.
They're all canceling.
You can't really blame them.
With the press camped out
at the salon,
it's a complete circus.
Oh, sweetie, don't worry.
It'll blow over.
You keep saying that.
Because it will.
[doorbell chimes]
Ah.
Wonder who that could be.
Hi.
- Hi.
You look so beautiful.
So do you.
Can you come in for a second?
I want to get some pictures.
- Mom.
- Don't "Mom" me.
You're going to thank me
for these someday.
[laughs]
Ah, so gorgeous.
Oh, thank you.
We should probably go
if we don't want to be late.
Yeah.
She'll be out in a minute.
- OK.
- Thank you.
[sighing]
I know this is hard,
but I need you to put
a smile on your face, OK?
People are going
to be watching you.
That's what I'm afraid of.
You can do this.
You have to do this.
Oh, love you, honey.
OK.
Now have fun.
[chuckles]
[upbeat pop music]
You want to get caught up
under city lights
Throw the light switch
and set the mood right
You want to get caught up
under city lights
Yeah
You want to get caught up
under city lights
Rolling while
you're gripping
Set the mood right
You want to be caught
above the city lights
I needed a breather.
I felt like everyone
in there was staring at me.
Of course they are.
You're the most beautiful
person here.
Will you do me the honor
of this dance?
Out here?
Why not?
You would tell me
if there was any truth
to all these rumors, right?
There's not, I promise.
You believe me, right?
There you are.
We've been looking
everywhere for you.
- Oh, God, why?
- Oh, no reason.
We just named
the prom king and queen
and, shocker, it's you guys.
- Yes!
- Are you serious?
- Oh, OK.
There'll be enough time
for that later.
You need to get your crown.
I found them.
Yo, Mr. Prom King and Queen.
Where is she?
- Who is that?
- Mason's mom.
Oh.
Oh, that's nice.
You... you are
a liar and a wh*re,
and you m*rder*d my son.
Whoa, lady.
You need to back up.
She's got you all fooled,
but I know the truth.
She led my son on.
And when he threatened
to tell everyone about them,
she k*lled him in cold blood.
And then she made it look
like it was his fault.
She doesn't know
what she's talking about.
She's crazy just like her son.
Oh, I'm crazy.
If I'm so crazy,
then why do I have a letter
that he wrote to you talking
about messages and pictures
that you sent him,
pictures that I have?
So I guess
when you smashed his phone,
you forgot about a little thing
called the cloud.
It's not true.
Whatever pictures she has,
they've got to be fake.
I swear, I've never...
[phones chirping and chiming]
Zak, don't.
Wow.
You're even prettier in person.
What the hell are you doing?
I'm Mason.
Number one fan.
Thought you'd be happier
to see me.
Did you yell "brick"
to make Zak miss the shot?
[chuckles]
That's pretty funny, right?
- No, it wasn't.
Nothing about this is funny.
Are you... you're mad at me?
It's not my fault
that your Malibu Ken
can't make a free throw shot
under pressure,
Wait, just...
I just... I just...
- Let me go.
Just I need...
Wait, please.
I can explain.
Save your breath.
I'll never believe another word
that comes out
of your mouth again.
[crying]
[phone chimes]
To be honest,
I feel totally betrayed.
I mean,
I was her first friend here.
I took her under my wing.
And in return, she totally
"Single White Female" -ed me.
I mean, that's when I knew
that when I found the letter,
I couldn't let her
get away with it.
The truth had to come out.
[phone chiming]
[sobbing]
[screams]
Mom. Mom.
I need you.
If we had just told the truth
from the beginning,
none of this would be happening.
I know it feels like
everything is ruined,
but... but we can fix this.
How?
Someone died.
You k*lled him,
and then we lied about it.
How do you fix that?
- I don't know.
I don't know.
But I promise you, I will
make all of this go away.
[soft dramatic music]
Every time I close my eyes,
I see him
laying there
on the kitchen floor.
Can you make that go away too?
Just go, please.
I just want to be alone.
You shouldn't have done that.
You shouldn't have done that!
Come here!
- Get off of me!
[g*nsh*t]
[somber music]
[phone chimes]
[doorbell chimes]
Mrs. Muller, Berni,
I'm going to need you
to come with me.
[phone ringing]
Why'd you lie, Berni?
I don't know.
I guess I was just worried
about what people would say,
that they'd somehow think
it was my fault.
Because of the pictures?
Are you the one that
smashed Mason's phone?
Did your mom?
OK.
She was just
trying to protect me.
So what happens now?
Am I going to jail?
Oh my god.
I've been so worried.
Oh.
Can we go home now, please?
I just want
this whole thing to be over.
I know.
I know, sweetie.
And I wish we could,
but we can't.
Why?
What's going on?
Detective Connor said
I didn't do anything ill*gal.
And you didn't.
You didn't.
But, um... but I did.
I'm going to be charged with
tampering with evidence
and obstruction of justice.
What does that mean?
That means that
they're going to book me,
and I'm going to be arraigned,
and, hopefully, I'll get bail.
How long is
all that going to take?
I hope not long,
but I'm probably going to have
to stay the night, maybe two.
Oh, sweetheart,
it's going to be OK.
No, it's not.
Nothing's ever
going to be OK again.
Can't you see that?
This is your fault.
If we had just told the truth
from the beginning...
I'm so sorry.
I just did what
I thought was best for you.
Or did you do what you
thought was best for you?
Berni.
Hi, everyone.
I'm guessing that
most of you hate me,
and that makes sense
because I pretty much
hate myself right now.
I just want you to know
that I'm not doing this
to try to get sympathy,
or reclaim the narrative,
or any of that other crap.
I just want to be honest
for once about what happened.
Everyone,
especially Mason's family,
deserves to know the truth.
I did it because I was afraid of
losing everything
I had worked for
everything I loved.
And in the end,
I lost it all anyway.
I put my future at risk
and stole Mason's.
I don't know
if I can forgive myself,
but I'm working on it.
I'm working on myself,
reprioritizing
what's truly important
in life because it's short,
and I want
to live mine honestly.
[sighs]
I hope you all find it
in your hearts to forgive me.
So that's it.
Now you know
what really happened.
I don't know how to end this
other than saying.
I hope people out there
can learn from my mistakes.
Don't be afraid of
not being perfect.
None of us are.
And whatever you do,
don't believe everything
you see on the Internet.
There's always so much more
to the story.
[knocks]
What are you doing here?
Oh, I thought since
I decided to come clean
that I'd give you
the opportunity to do the same.
What are you talking about?
Admit it.
You're the one who gave Mason
my phone number and address.
I knew it.
What did you think
was going to happen?
I didn't think that
he was going to bring a g*n.
I just thought
he was, I don't know,
going to show up
with flowers or something,
and I could finally
catch you with him.
- What did I ever do to you?
- Are you kidding me?
You get everything you want,
and there's never anything left
for the rest of us.
And the worst part is
you don't even appreciate
any of it.
For once, I just wanted you
to feel the disappointment
that we feel every single day.
You got your wish.
I just hope you're OK
with living with it.
Are you filming?
No.
It's a live stream.
[inhales sharply]
You got your wish.
I just hope you can
live with yourself.
What?
Are you filming me?
No.
It's a live stream.
Hi.
Hey.
I would have called, but
I wasn't sure if you'd pick up.
I probably wouldn't.
- Zak, I'm so...
- I saw your...
You first.
I saw your live.
That took a lot of courage.
Thanks.
Why did you lie to me?
I was ashamed of the pictures.
I just didn't want to lose you.
Instead, I lost myself.
I'm so sorry for all of it.
Most of all,
for not trusting you.
Yeah.
Well, we'll do better next time.
You mean it?
As long as you promise
to never lie to me again.
100%, I swear, which is why
I'm going to tell you
right now that Steph Curry
is absolutely
a better point guard
than Magic Johnson.
[chuckles]
[tender music]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
- Hello.
Is this Berni Muller?
- Who's this?
This is Lawrence McCarthy.
I'm with NYU admissions.
Do you have a minute?
Uh, yes.
We saw your live stream,
and we were very impressed
with the way
you took responsibility
for the situation.
It showed real character.
We'd like to give you
another chance
if you want one.
Oh, my God.
Yes. So much. Yes.
Now you'll be on probation
for the first semester
just to make sure that there
are no additional incidents.
Yes.
I completely understand.
- Take care.
- Thank you.
[bright music]
Hello.
Hello, ladies.
Welcome to the Women's Resource
Center right through here.
Hello, ladies.
Welcome to the Women's Resource
Center right through here.
Our mission is to empower
the women in our community
through education,
career training,
and domestic and mental health
support systems.
Last year,
when my mother was in prison,
she met so many wonderful women
who, for one reason or another,
found themselves in the system.
They were smart and motivated
but felt powerless
to change their situation.
As a stalking victim,
I know that feeling.
It's only been through
my coursework in psychology
and my study of women's issues
that I've begun to understand
how to advocate
for myself and others.
After my mom was released,
she was inspired
to create this amazing place
where women
from all walks of life
can get the support
that they need
to truly change their lives.
Thank you again for
your time and commitment
to this organization.
And if you have any questions
or need anything at all,
I'll be right here.
Life is worth living
Oh, you give me
All your loving
And our love
Is a chain reaction
It comes in spurts
So let's keep this living
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