Beauty from Pain

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to Wagga Wagga.

We do hope you enjoy your stay.

Hey…

Adi.

We're here.

Uh-huh.

- That went faster than expected. - Yeah, I didn't sleep a wink.

Too busy wondering if we're…

…going to end up as shark food.

You should have taken a happy pill.

Hmm.

Ben's so excited to meet you.

Oh, don't even think about encouraging him.

You know I'm not interested in dating,

- which is why I'm here. - Fine.

I'm just saying, don't be surprised

if he tries something with you.

Addison.

I can't believe my little sister has come all this way

to see me.

Hmm. Good to see you.

- And you must be Laurelyn. - Indeed I am.

Oh… oh… oh…

Been hearing about you for years.

Yeah, I hope my best friend hasn't ruined

your opinion of me.

Never.

Are you going to introduce us to your friend?

Zac. Very nice to meet you.

- Love your accent. - Well, that's a first.

Hope your flight wasn't too rough.

It was super.

You ladies keen to go out for a drink tonight?

- Ready to go. - Oh, uh. Let me take…

Shiraz.

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Um, I'm not from around here.

It's my first night in Australia.

Live with me, I'll make you feel right at home.

I don't know what kind of music Australians like, but…

this is one of my favorites I've written.

Thank you.

Do you know the girl who just performed?

No.

It's yours if you can find out what she's doing here…

how long she'll be in Wagga Wagga,

and if she's dating either one of the blokes.

- Her name... - I don't want to know her name.

Ben's sister is her best friend

and they've come to stay with him for the summer.

She met Ben and Zac for the first time today.

Find out what they're doing Friday night.

I could play this game all night.

The guys will be presenting their wines

at the vintage dinner at the uni where they're studying.

The girls will be their guests.

Thank you.

It's been a pleasure.

Excuse me. I…

What? Do you want to dance?

Yeah, I'd love to.

I'm sorry, that's an expression from where I'm from when…

when two people try to get around each other.

I'm familiar with it.

I think I would have enjoyed a dance with you.

- Looking good. - Thanks!

I've never been to a vintage dinner.

Think Zac will like this?

Oh, I think Zac would like you in anything.

Or nothing at all.

I've played for like six years,

which is actually...

Boys.

Yeah, no, help yourself.

Time to go.

Whoa.

Dance with me.

Um, okay.

Oh, she seems to be having a good time.

Zac doesn't appear too unhappy either.

If I had to guess…

I'd bet we've been dropped for the night.

It's all right. I, uh, I still have jet lag.

I'll probably go straight to bed anyway.

- Huh? - Mr. Donovan,

I am sorry to disturb you, uh,

but we are having some trouble finding your Merlot.

All of my vintages were restored together.

This way, sir.

- I'll be right back. - No hurry.

I'm fucking him tonight.

If I recall correctly, I believe you own a dance.

Yeah.

I believe I do.

American.

Mm-hmm. Every day and twice on Sunday.

What's a funny yank like you doing in Wagga Wagga?

My best friend invited me to spend the summer.

Your accent.

I'm from the South.

I like it.

So, you just put your life on hold?

Oh, I needed to step away for a little while,

clear my head.

I'm afraid I have to cut our dance short.

Will you join me for dinner tomorrow night?

Yeah, I'd… I'd like that.

May I send my driver…

- Around 7:00? - Um…

Okay.

Oh, uh, 452 Stanton Street.

Wait, I didn't catch your name.

It'd be more fun if you don't know it.

- Oh. Hey. - Hey.

Adi, you scared

- the shit out of me. - Did you leave

the lights on for me?

I thought you were at Zac's.

I was.

Did something happen?

No, but, uh, I don't want to be that girl

- who wears out her welcome. - Hmm.

But you'll be the girl

who lets him wear out your vagina.

Laurie, that's crude.

But true.

But he'll want me more if he has to lie in bed thinking about me.

I saw you dancing with a good-looking suit.

That was him.

- Guy I met at the club. - What a coincidence.

And now he's asked me to dinner tonight.

And he's sending his driver to pick me up.

He must be rich. What does he do?

- We didn't get that far. - What's his name?

We didn't get that far either.

How did your friends' vintages fare last night?

Ben did well, but…

I never expected anything less.

Wine is his family's business.

You're more passionate when it's your livelihood.

You know…

I've spent the last hour having dinner with you and…

You still haven't told me your name.

And why do you think that could be?

You're married…

with a wife and 2.5 kids?

I'm secretive, but it has nothing to do

with being married.

It's just how I am.

Well, that explains everything.

We're both going to be in Wagga Wagga

for the next three months.

I'd like to see you while you're here.

My life is complicated for reasons I won't discuss.

When it comes to dating, it needs to be simple…

and undemanding.

Disclosing my identity complicates things, so…

you'll never know my real name.

When three months is up…

so are we.

I'll move on…

and you will too.

Because you don't know any identifying information,

you won't be able to contact me.

Ever.

Well, that wouldn't be a problem on my end, Jack.

You'll be offered the same courtesy, of course.

You don't have to tell me your real name,

and you can choose how much

or how little you share about your life.

You're crazy as hell.

But you already know that, right?

The time spent with me will be the best of your life.

Well, at least you're not egotistical.

I will make your fantasies…

a reality.

Sounds like you need an escort.

And I'm not that.

I wasn't suggesting you are.

Sex will just be part of our relationship.

It'll be so much more than that.

Please call your driver…

and ask him to take me home.

Have a nice life…

whoever you are.

I'll be here tomorrow…