Okay, so Barnaby is still with us... I think. (Aunt Lisa chuckles) Barnaby. Barnaby. (cat meows, growls)
Now listen, I know I'm your chaperone this summer, but remember, I'm the cool aunt, okay? You can tell me anything.
Stella's gonna date Joe from JONAS.
What? I'm calling your mom.
Aunt Lisa. I thought you were the cool aunt.
Not when it comes to dating rock stars. I made that mistake once. Okay, 12 times.
No, Joe's different. I mean, I've known him since we were little kids. He's funny. And he's sweet and smart.
Yeah, and he's still a rock star. Look, honey, I just-- there's always gonna be another girl, and I just don't want to see you get hurt.(melodic ring tone playing)
That's Joe's ring. Where's my phone?
I'm sorry. Find it. Find it.
Hey, Stell, hope you landed okay. Anyway, we're throwing a party tonight. Can't wait to see you. Call me. Oh, sorry.
VanessaIt's fine. I'm fine. Wow, you're Joe from JONAS.
Vanessa Page. Your show rocks. Me and my brothers never miss an episode of "Malibu High."
Vanessa
That means so much, because I love your work.
Vanessa
So seriously. Your last album helped me get through a bad haircut.
Vanessa
Let's go shopping.
Okay, I'm in Hollywood. I can do this. (dials) Hey babe, party, JONAS. Be there. It's Nick. Yeah, from JONAS. (dial tone) Babe? She's not coming.
Why don't you let me be the entertainment? I got mad skills. Check this out. (beat boxing) D.Z. On the beats, getting honey on the streets.
Oh, you like that? Whoo! Kevin, neighbro, k-dog.
Vanessa
This is the best organic clothing store in L.A. Everything here biodegrades before it goes out of style.
Vanessa
I'm messing with you.
I knew that so much. So are you working on anything new this summer?
Vanessa
Well, this is totes hush-hush, but you know the "forever April" books?
Yeah, I love anything with ghosts.
Vanessa
Well, you're looking at one. I'm playing April in the movie.
That's awesome. I'd love to be in one of those.
Vanessa
Do you act?
No, it's just I've always wanted to.
Vanessa
Joe, don't want-- Do. Oh, here. Try this on for your party tonight.
How did you know about that?
Vanessa
Everybody knows. And yes, I'm coming. Go.
Okay. (melodic ringtone playing)
Okay, so this is an expression drill. The first one is gonna be happy. Action! And sad. Scared. Okay, enamored.
You know, like when you like somebody, you have feelings for them. Action!
Dude, I'm not giving you my love face.
It's not for me. You know, just picture me as a girl. You know, and you're trying to impress me. Action!
All I can think about is Stella.
Vanessa
Are you ready?
Vanessa
Well, I talked to my director about who should play my love interest in "Forever April," and, dramatic pause, she wants a Joe from JONAS type.
Vanessa
I know.
That's amazing. I'm gonna be in a movie.
Vanessa
Totally. The audition is today.
Whoa whoa, wait. There's an audition?
Vanessa
Oh, it's just a formality.
But they're looking for me. How am I supposed to play myself?
Vanessa
Joe, don't worry. The part is as good as yours. We're gonna play boyfriend and dead girlfriend.
Okay, buddy, you can do this. You're one of a kind. (Joe enters the room and sees a roomful of him then he leaves the room and calls Kevin) (phone rings)
It's Joe. Hey, dude. Tell me you nailed it.
There's a roomful of mes in there and I'm freaking out right now.
It's okay. Just calm down. Breathe. Remember everything I told you.
Kevin, we're way past happy face/sad face. How am I supposed to get in front of a famous director and do a love scene with real emotions?
Hang in there, man. I've got an idea.
Vanessa
Ready, Joe?
This one looks all wrong.
Vanessa
Oh, Mona, this actually is Joe from JONAS.
Well, okay. Mona Klein, - A huge fan.
All right, let's rock this. And action!
Vanessa
Don't you get it, Dade? I'm a ghost. Ghosts can't love. They covet. They desire. But they can't love.
I could choose to believe that... But if we never try... They we'll never know what could have been.
Cut. Is he in love or is he ordering a cheeseburger?
Vanessa
Just give him another chance. He's a little nervous. That was really terrible.
Vanessa
Joe, look at me. You get to be in love with me. It shouldn't be hard.
You're lucky lunch hasn't arrived yet. All right, one more shot, rock star. What's that Taylor Lautner guy up to? And action!
Vanessa
Don't you get it, Dade? I'm a ghost. Ghosts can't love. They covet. They desire. But they can't love.
I could choose to believe that... But if we never try, then we'll never know what could have been.
Are you kidding me? - Dude, congratulations.
Dude, you might just turn out to be a good director.
Well, I do know how to motivate my actors.
When I saw you in the window, I just felt so...
Hey, sometimes you just need to see a friendly face.
Vanessa
Congratulations, dade! You were wonderful. I could totally feel our energies colliding.
Vanessa
Oh, hi.
I'm Stella Malone. I love you on "Malibu High." I never miss an episode.
Vanessa
That means so much. Anyway, we're gonna be working together a lot. It's going to be so intense. (Joe mouths)
Whose dog is this? Hi, baby.
This is Chakra. He belongs to Vanessa.
Vanessa
Oh, we belong to each other.
Vanessa
Oh, no. I'm actually playing a ghost in "Forever April," so I can't be in the sun. I tan ubereasy.
Vanessa
(clicks tongue, sighs) Joe is such a sweetheart, agreeing to dogsit Chakra for me.
Wow. So you're dogsitting....
Vanessa
Well, I'm spending the weekend In an underground spa, so--
Oh, let me guess-- uberexclusive?
Vanessa
Oh no, it's literally underground... in a cave.
Um, I actually just came to say hi. And now I'm going So, Joe, happy dogsitting. Vanessa, watch out for bats.
Vanessa
Now remember he only drinks bottled water, No carbs after 4:00 P.M. And no loud noises. - His ears are very sensitive.
(whispers) I think we'll be fine.
Vanessa
- I'll call you when I get there.
Vanessa
I was talking to Chakra.
Right.(Vanessa kisses her dog) Yeah, I knew that.
Vanessa
(Joe chuckles) And one for you. (she kisses Joe before she leaves)
Bye. I know where you can sleep. You can sleep in Nick's bed. (laughs) Yes, you can. Come on.
- Oh, hey, can I help you?
Yeah, I'm looking for a Stella.
- Ben. I met Stella hiking today And I found her keys on the trail. At least I think they're hers.
- Yeah, those are Stella's.
- Do you know if she's around? If not, I'll just see her tonight.
So what you're telling me is your name is Ben - And you have a date with Stella.
I think we have a lot we could talk about. Why don't you come on in?
According to this, the set should be... Over there. Or over there. Dude, you're the director. Which direction are we going?
Relax, okay? We're a little bit lost, we're a little bit late, but look at this place! We are not in Jersey anymore.
Kevin, I was supposed to be in makeup like yesterday.
(laughs) You have to wear makeup. - Ha.
- ( sighs ) There it is. Come on.
Chill. We're in hollywood-- nothing starts on time.
You're late. Who said you could be late to a Mona Klein set?
- Hi, Ms. Klein, I'm Kevin. I'm Joe's brother. Also a director! - Well, aspiring. But I'm just a big fan.
- Zip it! You sit down while I decide how I'm gonna punish you.
- No kidding. This movie is my big comeback. After "Soccer Squirrels 2: Nuts in New York" - They said I'd never work again.
Well, the critics didn't. But "Forever April" is going to get me back to where I belong. Unless you mess it up, so be on time!
Vanessa
Mona, my yoga class ran over. Sorry I'm late.
Oh sweetie, what's a few minutes? Take all the time that you need. Oh, the face on that one.
Vanessa, how did you get away with that? Mona totally chewed me out for being late.
Vanessa
I have exited Vanessa. I am now April.
Vanessa
- Dade, is that you?
Joe, this is a technique some actors use to prepare. They become the character even when the cameras aren't rolling.
Vanessa
Dade, am I visible?
- Yes. April, I can see you.
Vanessa
You're the only mortal I can communicate with and I need - Something.
Vanessa
A bagel-- lightly toasted with the middle scooped out.
Okay, in this scene, Dade goes to the house where April's spirit lives.
- Joe, I need you to play this - Scared, yet tough.
Confident, yet vulnerable.
- I want big big emotion played in a very very small way.
- Okay, on that one how do I--
- Aren't we gonna rehearse?
Rehearse? What is this, your high school play? This is the big time. You're a professional actor and every minute on this set costs money.
Excuse me, guys, is everything okay?
- I'm Joe's brother. We've actually met.
Yuck, family. No thanks. This is why I have birds. Shoo! Cue effects. Cue music. - ( ballad playing ) - And action!
Vanessa
Why do you keep coming here? Nothing good ever happens in this terrible place.
- I just need to be close to you.
Vanessa
- No, you need to forget me. Try, Dade. Pretend I never existed.
But I can feel you all around. In the silence... I hear line!
- Cut! - Do you not know your lines?
- I do not. I mean, I did. I'm just nervous.
I'm not paying for nervous. Go again. Cue effects. Music! - ( ballad playing ) - and action!
Vanessa
Why do you keep coming here? Nothing good ever happens in this terrible place.
Cut! What's the deal? Everybody take five. You get your act together or you're gonna see my dark side. Okay?
Vanessa
Why do you keep coming here? Nothing good ever happens in this terrible place.
- I just need to be close to you.
Vanessa
- No, you need to forget me. Try, Dade. Pretend I never existed.
Around all you feel can I but. I just said it backwards.
I can feel you all around. I can feel you all around! See, I can say it. (tells Mona)
(sighs) What about a treat? Let me see, what have I got in my pocket here? I've got some mints, a lipstick. I've got the number of the guy I rear-ended this morning.
- I think I'm past treats.
- Okay, so what can we do?
- Maybe you hired the wrong guy.
- I don't make mistakes. I saw you onstage and you were electric! I'm 25 and you made me feel like I'm 12.
- Shh! Joe, you've sang in front of thousands of people And made them feel everything you wanted to. Bring that guy here, all right? Find your inner rock star. You can do it.
Cue effects! Music! And action!
Vanessa
Why do you keep coming here? Nothing good ever happens in this terrible place.
- I just need to be close to you.
Vanessa
- No, you need to forget me. Try, Dade. Pretend I never existed.
And cut! Rock star Joe, welcome to my movie.
That's awesome. See that actor? That's my brother.
- That was great. That was amazing! Now do you think you can say your lines As well as you sang them in that song?
- All right, let's go again.
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