James, I'm home!
Sorry I'm late.
Hello?
Hi!
Surprise Mommy!
Surprise, what for?
Happy anniversary! Look at the sign.
You missed the party, Mommy.
The party?
Yeah, I thought you'd be home hours ago.
I'm sorry, I had no idea.
Well, that's how surprises work.
Were you surprised, Mommy?
Yes I was.
You guys go upstairs.
I will come up in a few minutes to see you okay?
- Okay. - Okay.
Are you upset with me?
No, honey it's...
This is so sweet, it's just work's been on my mind non-stop.
It's like I've forgotten how
to let someone do something nice for me.
You are upset.
No, James I just feel guilty for not being here.
Sorry I tried to do something nice for you.
That's not what...
Look, double fudge.
She's your favorite.
I see it was everyone else's favorite too.
It would've been nice if you would've
let us know that you were gonna be late.
I frequently come home late.
Why would I think to do something different?
Yeah, exactly.
What does that mean?
It means that you work too much.
I mean I, we come in second place.
How did we suddenly jump to this?
Look, I didn't mean to go there.
Why don't you go see the kids?
I'll clean up here.
James?
I appreciate the thought behind what you did tonight.
The thought, not the fact?
Do you really not wanna be gracious?
I'm sorry.
You know I don't like secrets.
It's not a secret, it was a surprise.
Well, to me it's the same thing.
Are you never gonna forgive me?
I mean, after years of therapy, after years of effort
to show you how sorry I am for straying?
It's not about that.
At least I decreased my work load
so we can have more family time.
I'm trying too, but for every project I delegate,
three more get dumped on my desk.
Well, it's about priorities.
I decreased my case load
and I let the associates prep my briefs.
And I'm training Jesse and Walter
to take on more of my responsibilities,
but it takes time.
I know, I know it does.
You know what our real problem is?
We fight with each other and not for each other.
Actually, it was a pretty decent party
even without the guest of honor.
Angela!
James was really bummed.
I know, we got into a little spat.
About?
I told him I didn't appreciate him doing things behind my back.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
You brought up his affair?
Not exactly, I didn't mean to.
It's just, I don't know.
Hey, after all the work you guys did with that shrink...
Family counselor.
I did forgive him, I did.
It's just, I can't help feeling the way I feel.
Yeah.
Okay, enough about me and my woes.
What's up with you?
Are you still dating that, what was he?
A dentist?
Uh, yes he was and no, I'm not.
Oh, that's too bad.
Not really.
He was like a walking encyclopedia of bad habits.
He would constantly lick his cracked lips.
Never trimmed his ear hair.
He would floss at the dinner table.
No way.
In the restaurant.
No, he is gone and I am on the market again.
Well, you'll find someone.
They're out there.
So?
How about you and James?
Angela, please.
No, I'm not gonna drop it, okay?
If you still can't trust him, then...
What are you gonna do about your future?
It's not that I can't trust him.
I can trust him, it's just I don't know.
Everything's so complicated.
I wish I could just have one day
without the weight of all this junk.
Come on.
Here's your lunch! Here, here.
Thanks Mom.
Bye guys, love you! Mwah, mwah, mwah.
Bye Jenny, thanks!
- No problem. - Have a good day at school.
Okay.
Hey, I wanted to show you something.
The Mountain Range Chalet.
Fresh air, beautiful scenery and a fireplace.
What do you think?
I could see myself in a hot tub under the stars.
Great.
I'll book it.
Wait, hold on.
What about the Disneyland trip we had planned?
The hotel reservations, the airfare?
The kids are really excited about that.
Yeah, we can move that 'til later in the summer.
Hey, I think we really need this right now.
Okay, I don't disagree,
but let's talk about it later, okay?
What's to talk about?
You already said it was a good idea.
James, can you please just turn off
your lawyer motor for five minutes
and agree to discuss it when I get home?
Fine.
Have a nice day.
Oh, wait.
I have that conference today, I won't be back 'til tomorrow.
When were you gonna tell me this?
I did, and I put it in your calendar.
Okay.
We'll talk later.
♪ It's a brand new day
♪ I've got my feet in these shoes ♪
♪ Ain't got nothin' left to lose ♪
♪ Don't matter which road I choose ♪
♪ I'll find a way
♪ Through crowded streets at night ♪
♪ Lookin' up at the satellites
♪ Everything just feels so right ♪
♪ And the world just turns 'round and 'round ♪
♪ Can you feel it
This doesn't make any sense.
My secretary booked it three months ago.
She confirmed it yesterday.
I understand your frustration Mrs. Briggs,
but I can assure you I have no reservation under that name.
Okay. This makes sense.
Your reservation was canceled yesterday.
What?
It was canceled via telephone.
Okay Laara, obviously you or someone
on your staff made a mistake.
What do you expect me to do?
Well, due to all the conferences
all the hotels in the vicinity are booked.
Are you kidding me?
However, I can suggest a motel through our sister company.
It's a 10 minute drive and they have a vacancy.
Please book it for me.
Can I at least leave my bags at the front desk?
Of course.
Hey guys.
Hey.
Ready for this?
Yeah, I'm lookin' forward to it.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please take your seats.
This panel discussion will begin in five minutes.
I admit that maneuver you made in there was badass.
No offense, but your client got what he had coming to him.
Nicely done.
You wanna grab lunch?
I can buy you a celebratory cocktail.
That's very nice, but I should head back to the office.
You know James, there was a time
when you would be the one asking me for a drink.
Yeah, a few years back.
Being a good boy now?
Something like that.
Well, if you change your mind...
Great.
I'm hoping they cover international relations
this afternoon.
Anyway, fingers crossed.
Have a good one, I'll see you later.
Oh!
Oh! I am so sorry.
No, no. Please, here let me help you.
Thank you, thank you.
Oh, your phone.
Uh, here let me help you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
No bother.
Don't I know you from somewhere?
I don't think so.
UCLA class of 2012.
That's a little after my time, but thanks.
Oh, not too much I don't think.
Anyway, have a nice day.
You too.
Thanks. Bye.
Yeah, aside from the screw up with the accommodation,
everything's fine.
I mean, some of the speakers are a little long winded,
but it gave me a chance to catch up on my emails.
How is your case?
Nailed the guy.
Of course.
What's on for tonight?
Uh, part two of this seminar
and then a breakfast meeting tomorrow.
And then home?
Mmm-hmm.
Hopefully without too much traffic.
I can't bear another three hour drive.
We need to make a final decision about our weekend.
I need to confirm...
James, I'm sorry.
I'm gonna have to call you back, okay?
Right.
Laurel, we're heading out for lunch.
Are you coming?
Oh, I have to finish up this paperwork.
I'll just have to work through lunch,
grab a snack at the bar.
Are you sure?
We're gonna try a new Thai place across the street.
Yeah.
Go ahead, have fun. I'll catch you guys after.
Are you ready to order?
Can I just have a glass of white wine?
Your house chardonnay?
We meet again.
Hmm?
Indeed we do.
Are you uh, alone?
The rest of my group is still in a meeting.
Care for some lunch company?
I actually have this paperwork I have to finish.
Totally understand.
I'll uh, I'll just go grab a table.
Have a great day.
Thanks.
You know actually, lunch company sounds nice.
You sure?
I'm sure.
Thanks.
It was just I didn't feel like sitting
in my room waiting to be called to the next meeting.
To be honest, I didn't really feel
like working on this right now, or ever really.
I'm Kent, Kent Anderson.
Laurel Briggs.
Pleasure.
So, what kind of work do you do, Laurel?
We advise corporations on best practices
for government regulation compliance.
Wow.
Mmm-hmm.
That sounds very impressive.
Do you have a card?
Of course.
Sort of a glorified babysitter job
to extremely wealthy children.
What about you?
I uh, I lobby for the aerospace industry.
International tariffs,
contracts, stuff like that, or let me see,
a glorified way to go trick or treating,
but for money instead of candy.
Sounds like it keeps you busy.
Lots of red eye flights to D.C., yeah.
Oh, so you live in the area?
Not really, it was kind of a long haul.
Me too, three hours.
I got a full dose of talk radio.
Oh yeah?
I love spending time sitting in my car
listening to people yell at me.
Yeah.
Thank you.
And would you care for a drink, sir?
Hey Laurel, would you have any interest
in taking our drinks out to the patio?
It's pretty great out there.
That sounds fabulous.
I'll have a merlot on the patio.
Shall we?
This was a good call.
Mmm-hmm, I thought you'd like it.
Here's your bill.
We can't let weather like this go to waste.
Nice watch.
Is that an antique?
Belonged to my father.
40 years old and it's never missed a second.
Runs like clockwork.
I uh, kinda got a thing for old school precision tech.
So, what else makes you tick, Mr. Anderson?
Another chardonnay please?
Is something wrong?
Yeah.
No, it's just...
It's okay if you don't wanna say.
Do you ever have a disagreement with someone
and you don't realize how much it bothers you
until after it happens?
Well uh...
Sorry, kinda cryptic.
Yeah, it was a little hard to wade through.
I just, I don't know.
Some people are infuriating sometimes.
Yeah, well this is the place where you let all of that go
and just soak up the atmosphere.
Thanks.
Here's to forgetting our real lives.
I'll drink to that.
I said fine, I don't need a corner office with a window.
My self esteem doesn't depend on whether or not
I have a view of the skyscraper across the street.
Good one.
You're making fun of me.
What about you, huh?
You don't seem like the kind of person who cares about perks.
Oh, it's true.
I guess I'm more of a results person.
Perks are nice, but getting the job done is more important.
Here, here.
- Wait, is it raining? - Yeah.
Wait, there's a roof.
I can't believe that.
Wow, that's really coming down.
Yeah, it's covered over here. We're good, we're good.
Oh, it's so pretty.
Still, it's gorgeous.
- More wine? - No, I shouldn't.
I have a conference at three.
Uh, so that was two hours ago.
What?
Oh my God.
How did I miss it?
How long have we been out here for?
This long.
What about you?
Did you miss some important meetings?
I think we both chose the better path here this afternoon.
I'm really glad we did this.
Kent, I'm married.
Oh, Laurel I'm, I'm sorry.
Oh, I guess I thought we were having a moment.
Oh man, how stupid can I...
No, it's not your fault.
I um, I don't know what I'm doing out here actually.
You're just taking a walk with a new friend.
Walking and talking and staying warm.
You're a good listener.
Well, I happen to think that what you've got to say
is pretty interesting.
I have to go.
Already?
As the saying goes, we've only just begun.
Not sure we should finish what we started.
Thank you.
It's been awhile since someone made me feel this special.
Catch you later.
Yeah.
Ugh, you've got to be kidding me.
Are you calling to let me know
about the other decisions you made without consulting me?
Laurel, I had to book the reservation
or else I'd lose the deposit.
Oh, I see.
The deposit you also neglected to tell me about.
Not for lack of trying.
Look, I've attempted to broach the subject
with you multiple times, but you're evading.
James, we already talked to the kids
about taking a family trip, remember?
I know.
That's what we agreed on.
Honey, I think you have to agree
that we're in desperate need of some alone time.
James, I have a very full schedule,
I only have a set amount of time for outside activities.
Outside activities?
Oh, so your own family takes
a back seat to your work now, right?
You're taking it out of context!
Honey, can we please just discuss
this when you get back home?
No, there's nothing to discuss.
We're not going!
What?
Check your ears.
Excuse me? Who is this?
It's Kent, the guy you played hooky with.
Right, sorry.
Check your ears.
My... my earring.
I can give it to you tonight if you like,
but if you can't make it I'll drop it off at the front desk.
I'm actually not staying there.
There was a screw up, I'm stuck in motel hell.
Motel hell?
Wait, do you mean The Sunset on 5th Ave?
Wait, how did you know that?
They overbooked.
I got sent here with the overflow,
I'm in room 232.
That's crazy, I'm in 234.
Must be fate.
Well, the offer still stands.
Maybe I'll see you soon.
Okay, just like we practiced.
I got this.
You're nervous, there's no need to be nervous.
Nervous?
We just got to stick to the plan.
We stick to the plan and we're in and we're out.
Got the bags and the gun.
The other way.
- Oh gosh. - Here we go.
I'm gonna count to three.
You're gonna run ahead and distract 'em, okay?
I'm ready.
One, two.
Well, I am really glad you changed your mind.
We don't have to talk about this, do we?
No.
No, not at all.
Less talk, more action.
That's my motto.
Wait Kent, I just want you to know I don't usually do this.
It's my first time ever.
Me too.
It's just things have been really stressful at home.
Oh?
Is there something going on between you and your husband?
Well...
A few years ago, he umm...
He had an affair?
It was just a stupid one time thing.
It was the only time he ever strayed.
Hmm.
Are you sure?
As sure as I can be.
And you took him back?
Well, it was complicated.
We did therapy.
Lots of therapy.
And yet, here you and I are.
You know what they say.
Sometimes when you have a problem,
you have to bury it.
Sure.
Fine.
- Good morning. - Hi.
Do you wanna umm... go grab some breakfast?
Oh, no.
I have to get ready for my morning meeting.
Oh, bummer.
Can I see you after?
I don't think so.
Look, it's been really fun and all but umm,
I don't wanna start something I can't finish.
Is it okay if we just leave it here in the hotel room?
Well, sure if that's what you want, I guess.
It is.
I have a lot of responsibilities
and some things to work out in my own time.
Well, that doesn't mean you can't take time
to enjoy things along the way, right?
Okay, have a good one.
Bye.
Hi Mom!
Hi Mom.
Oh, I missed you guys so much.
All right guys.
Give mommy a chance to put her briefcase down at least.
Oh.
Chinese food, your favorite.
I got the chicken.
I'm starving.
Yeah, I thought you might be after your long trip.
I tried calling, but you didn't pick up.
Oh, I didn't hear it.
So, how was the conference?
Oh, same.
Same as usual. Lot of new regulations.
I was hoping we could talk about that weekend.
Uh, maybe later?
Sure.
All right kids, who wants a spring roll?
Mmm.
- Me! - Me.
For you.
Be careful, it's hot.
So?
So, you hit that jam on the freeway?
Yup, such joy.
Yeah, they said it stretched all the way back to the...
What is that?
Is that a rash?
What's what?
Oh, my hair straightener.
Oh wow, honey let me...
No, James it's fine.
Plus we have bigger things to talk about, don't you think?
Like you booking that wilderness resort?
Laurel, it will be good for us.
I wish you'd waited.
Things have been kinda tense between us.
You have to admit that's true.
So, that's how you make things better?
By just ignoring my opinion?
We need to get away, just the two of us.
Do you remember what Daniela wished for
when she blew out her birthday candles?
I know, she's got theme park on the brain.
Honey, look I love our family vacations, you know I do.
And the next break the kids get,
I'm gonna take them to the coolest, biggest,
most expensive theme park that ever
tried to bankrupt an American family,
but they're gonna have fun
at their Aunt Angela's and she's gonna spoil 'em.
She's probably gonna give them pizza for breakfast.
Let's just take this weekend.
And I'm sorry that I went ahead without your final okay.
That's now how we operate, and I have no excuses.
I guess I just panicked because I...
I really want this for us,
because I think we really need it.
I guess we do.
But no more doing things behind each other's backs, okay?
From now on, we start fresh.
Okay.
But Paul!
Yes, I realize that.
Fine.
Yes, please do.
Damn it!
What's wrong?
I have been put on leave from work.
What?
Apparently somebody filed an anonymous ethics complaint
against me with the bar association.
Who would do that?
I have no idea, but the allegations
include fraud and worse, felony theft.
I'm racking my brain, I just, maybe I missed a court filing.
Okay, well check all your old files.
Any old cases, emails, text messages,
anything that could give them a clue.
I mean, nobody like a divorce attorney, but this?
How could your firm do this to you?
They had no choice, their hands were tied.
Well, how long are you out of the office?
It could take weeks.
Well then I'm glad we're going away this weekend.
You could use the change of scenery.
Okay, the Secretary of Labor is holding
a press conference to announce new trade regulations.
Let's make sure we have a press release ready to go,
and that's it.
I'll circle back Monday and get into the tariff stuff.
Have a good weekend, guys.
You too.
Sorry, a call for you on line one.
A Kent Anderson.
Oh, okay.
Thanks.
Do you mind closing the door?
This is Laurel.
Hey, there you are.
Kent, what are you...
Well, you've been on my mind lately
and I was wondering if you might be free for lunch today?
I know it's short notice, but...
Kent, this is unacceptable.
I thought I told you that was just a one time thing?
Why don't you tell me in person?
I'm standing in your lobby.
I'll be right down.
Oh, so they're up on the second floor?
Yes.
That is really good to know, thank you so much.
- Hi. - Hey.
What are you doing here?
These are for you.
Okay, here you go.
Hey...
Is that any way to treat an old friend?
If not with a kiss, at least a handshake.
Okay, this is where I work.
Where people know I'm married.
Are you insane?
Oh...
Wow, I...
I really misjudged this, didn't I?
Yeah.
I'm sorry, it's just that, I don't know.
That night was so great and you were amazing.
This is awkward and really forward of me.
Feel free to kick me to curb,
but I'd like to know you a little better,
like go for lunch?
How did you find out I worked here?
You gave me your business card in the hotel bar.
Okay, that is not...
My boss is coming over here, do not say anything.
Kent, you being here is inappropriate
and it makes me extremely nervous.
I didn't mean for it to.
I have friends and colleagues here who know my husband,
who've had dinner with us, who've been to my home.
Well, pardon me, but you must not have
all that great of a marriage
if you were spending the night with me.
Look, you seem like the kind of person
who goes after what she wants.
I mean, winning the regionals on your college debate team?
The kind of person who does that does not settle for crumbs.
How did you know that?
About my being on the debate team?
You told me.
I'm sure I didn't.
You forgot.
How else could I know?
I don't know.
You have a sister named Angela,
you've been to Europe twice.
Okay, I am 100% positive that I never told you those things.
Hang on.
Okay, maybe I creeped on your social media.
Why would you do that?
I couldn't quit thinking about you, Laurel.
What we had was special.
Kent, what we had was a one night stand.
More like a sunset to sunrise adventure quest,
wouldn't you say?
No, it was a one night stand.
Now excuse me, I have to get back to work now.
I'd like to see you again.
I don't think so.
Please, do not contact me again.
How can you possibly say goodbye to this kind of passion?
You recorded me?
I bet you do not do that with your husband, do you?
Oh, now that is an impressive move.
I'm gonna be sick.
What are you gonna do with that?
Watch it again and again, what else?
Oh wait, you don't think I'm one of those sickos
who post these things to the internet, do you?
I don't know who you are.
Come on.
I just wanted to show you how amazing our night was
and it's my fondest hope that we can continue
our, whatever you call it.
Kent, please delete that video.
But I...
Please.
It's gone.
Thank you.
Laurel, I hope you realize this
is more than just some marriage.
What we had that night was life changing.
And I intend to fight for it.
No!
This is not some romantic movie where the hero keeps pushing
until his lover sees the error of her ways.
What we did that night was wrong,
and I'm not gonna ruin my marriage over it.
I love my husband.
Please, try to understand.
Damn it.
Is everything okay?
Yeah I uh, I ran out of fabric softener.
That's what this coming weekend is all about.
Letting go of laundry problems, kid issues, work stress.
Bunch of disasters.
Uh huh.
Nothing but a three day break,
with fresh mountain air and hiking trails.
Uh, I have to go call my sister.
Already done.
Angela's on her way to pick up the kids
and take 'em to her place.
Did you pack?
Yeah, right down to my toothbrush.
All you have to do is finish yours and then join me
in the kitchen for a nice, relaxing glass of wine.
And we can start this grand getaway.
Honey, you really do need this vacation, don't you?
I'm gonna go pack.
Okay guys, one more time.
What are the rules for this weekend?
There are no rules!
Except? Get in.
Do not run, walk, ride, roller bounce out
of my iPad all weekend.
I need to know where you guys are at all times okay?
Okay.
Except for when we're in the potty.
Yes, that can be your private time.
Now, who is ready for pizza?
Me!
Oh, great.
Are you guys okay?
Yeah.
Okay, stay right here. I'll be right back, okay?
I am so sorry.
I'm, I was lookin' at my phone like a giant idiot.
Well, it doesn't look like there's any damage back here.
I'm usually so careful when I drive.
Well yeah, but on the phone?
Look, I've got two kids in the back seat.
Hey look, I know how important safety is to a mom.
I'm their aunt, but still.
Aunt Angela, you said we were going for pizza.
Yeah, we will hon. Just another minute.
Look umm, not to be too forward,
but why don't you let me buy you a meal, to say I'm sorry?
Oh, no I don't think that...
We can go our separate ways and you can think
I'm a distracted jerk and I can eat my heart out
wondering why I didn't persuade the beautiful woman
whose car I hit to come to a meal with me.
Wouldn't that be a sad way
for both of us to carry on with our lives?
I was gonna meet my sister and her kids at Cogino's,
but they had to cancel.
It's right over here.
No I, I love Cogino's.
So that's a yes?
We're going to Cogino's.
Yay!
That's great, thank you.
You're doing me a favor.
Okay, well I'll meet you there.
Okay.
What color are you gonna make that?
That's nice. A pink pizza?
I'm coloring a boring thing.
Uh, this is, this is really nice of you.
It is the least I can do.
I'm Michael Wells, by the way.
Angela Morgan.
Hey, about our little fender bender back there,
I love kids.
If something had happened...
Don't worry about it, okay?
You know, no one got hurt.
It's not like you did it on purpose.
Exactly!
Thank you for understanding.
Hey, you guys?
You are so lucky to have a great aunt like Angela.
I love my two nephews.
I spoil 'em a lot with presents
and I teach 'em how to play hockey.
Do you see them a lot?
Yeah, my brother and sister-in-law like to uh,
go on weekend boating trips up to the lake
and I offer to watch the boys.
They're so great.
Their little minds always coming up with some crazy scheme.
No, I totally understand.
My sister and her husband,
they're doing the same thing this weekend.
Oh.
Lake Benson?
Uh no, it's a resort up in Ridgeville,
The Mountain Range Chalet.
Oh.
It is lovely up there this time of year.
Have you ever...
Yay, pizza!
Careful, it's hot. Careful.
Who wants a slice?
- Me. - Okay.
Can I have two?
Sure you can.
- One slice, or two? - I'm sorry, you were saying?
Oh, nothing important. Let's just dig in, right?
- Yeah! - You got two pieces there.
Are you gonna eat the plastic as well?
- Yeah. - Yeah?
Was this a great idea, or what?
I mean look at this view.
Hey, I bet we can squeeze in a mountain hike
and watch the sunset.
Mmm, then we can spend the rest of the weekend
recovering in the hot tub.
Hey, I'm okay with that.
And your license plate number?
Here you go. Just give me a minute here.
Perfect, and if there's anything else
I can do for you, don't hesitate to call.
Oh, my thighs are so sore...
What do you think?
Uh, it's not exactly D.C., but I like it.
It used to be an old hunting lodge.
You know, I was thinking,
how 'bout instead of a hike, we order in some room service?
Maybe a bottle of wine and some cheese?
- And some crackers? - That sounds nice.
Laurel?
Are you all right?
Laurel?
I'm fine... I'm fine.
You really do need that glass of wine.
Let's get settled.
You know, actually I think I'm gonna head down to the spa,
see if they can fit me in for a quick massage.
Sounds like a plan.
Comfortable?
Yeah, thank you.
And what kind of pressure would you like?
Uh, soft, medium?
Medium.
All right.
Got a few knots back here.
I can feel 'em.
Hey now, you have to stay still or else
I won't be able to target those muscle groups.
Sorry.
Comfortable?
I can't do this right now.
Is everything all right? Do you have a cramp, or...
I have to go, excuse me.
I'm so sorry. Did I hurt you?
Laurel?
Honey, where you been?
The spa staff said you were only there for a few minutes.
I wasn't really in the mood for a massage.
Okay, what's going on?
You're always in the mood for a massage.
James, we have to talk.
Umm...
I don't know what to say.
I'm so sorry, James.
I deserve this, right?
This is revenge for my affair?
No.
Then what?
James!
Why?
What's so bad between us
that you had to run into the arms of another man?
I didn't run, I stumbled.
You have to believe me.
He started flirting me, I was having a lousy day.
I flirted back, we had a couple drinks.
You know what?
I don't need to hear the details.
James, please, please, please listen to me.
Believe me, I am so sorry.
I'm sickened by what I did.
I keep having flashbacks.
The taste of the wine, the smell of his cologne.
You know what?
I need a drink.
Great, there's no ice.
Umm...
I'll be back.
You say someone pushed you?
Yes.
And yet you saw no one?
Mr. Briggs, had you been drinking?
Doctor, my husband was not drunk.
He left our room 20 seconds earlier
and he was perfectly fine.
I'm sorry, I meant no offense.
It's all right doc.
No, I was not drinking.
I did not slip, I was not lightheaded.
Somebody pushed me.
All right.
You know, you're very lucky.
Taking a fall like that could've been much worse.
How are you feeling?
Like I just fell down a flight of stairs.
Oh...
Who could've done something like this?
I mean, some kid pulling a prank?
Some deranged hotel employee?
I wasn't gonna say anything, but,
when we first got there, I thought I saw him.
Him? Him who?
Him, him?
I wasn't sure, I'm still not.
What would he be doing here?
What?
Laurel, what's going on?
He's been contacting me, trying to see me again.
When were you gonna tell me this?
I'm sorry, I didn't know what to say.
How could he even know that we're here?
Did you tell him?
No, of course not.
Excuse me, Mr. Briggs?
Yeah?
I'm Officer Simon.
I understand you were attacked at the resort?
Umm, yeah I'm not sure.
James, what are you saying?
The hotel said you claimed someone pushed you.
Uh, yeah, it all happened so quickly.
So you are not filing a report?
No, I guess not.
Officer Simon?
I have the paperwork at the desk for you.
Thank you.
Take care.
Look, do we really want this getting out?
That you and I both had affairs?
Can you imagine the harm that would bring to our careers?
Okay, let's go home.
What is it?
Where did this come from?
Our bedroom.
"It is the hour when lover's vows"
seem sweet in every whispered word;
and gentle winds and waters near,
"make music to the lonely ear."
A single red rose and a romantic poem written by Lord Byron.
Oh my God.
I know this guy.
I know who he is.
What?
I had this client whose husband
would beat the living hell out of her.
And then he would try to win her back with flowers.
Poetry, this poetry.
Then he'd just beat her all over again.
His name is Kent Anderson.
Oh my God.
The judge gave me leeway to go after him pretty hard,
so I basically took him to the cleaners.
The wife got the house, the cars, everything.
So he blames you for ruining his life?
Your one night stand had to be part
of some sick plan for revenge.
He's trying to do us what he thinks I did to him.
James, I'm so sorry.
Just don't.
He's sick, manipulative.
He took advantage of you.
Can you ever forgive me?
Hey, you forgave me.
How could I not do the same for you?
What are you doing?
What we should've done back at the Chalet.
Are you calling the cops?
No, private investigator.
He's an old friend of mine.
We need to do this right and collect hard evidence.
Otherwise, none of this is gonna hold up in court.
Ari?
Yeah, James.
I know, it's been forever.
So, just the one night?
That's correct.
Okay, I'll ask the hotel
if they have any closed circuit camera footage.
What does that prove?
If we're gonna build a successful case for prosecution,
we need to be able to prove that Anderson was stalking you.
That he wasn't just staying at the hotel for a function.
There might be some video footage from the resort as well.
My team will be in touch with them, too.
Now is there anything else?
Umm...
There was another video of us from that night.
What?
He took it without my knowledge.
I asked him to erase it, he said he did.
No, that's highly unlikely.
Even if he did erase the video in front of you,
he probably made copies.
And we'll need to make sure
that he didn't post anything online.
This is a nightmare.
Yep.
Laurel, this suspect has already proven himself
to be extremely dangerous.
So we need you to be vigilant and brave, okay?
First we need to establish
if there's anything else you haven't told me.
That's everything.
All right.
We'll get through this together.
So what's next?
Take all common sense precautions.
And if I were you, I'd install a video camera
surveillance system in your home.
Cover every room and the outside perimeter.
We can install digital traces on both your phones.
They're simple to activate, you just punch in a code.
It's like we're under siege.
My experience in cases like these tells me
that the suspect has already begun to experience pleasure
knowing how he's impacted your lives.
He feels the distress he's causing you
has brought you closer to him.
That is insane.
His persistence will only escalate
until he gets what he wants: you.
Are you sure you're gonna be all right?
I'm sure.
I have to go pick up some paperwork
so that I can work from home.
Maybe I should go with you.
I have my phone, it's okay.
All right, just uh, don't stay too long.
Make sure you're home before dark, all right?
It's one o'clock in the afternoon.
I know, I know.
Hey, you're gonna be fine.
I'm gonna be fine.
Okay.
Security will come.
Oh, let them.
Laurel, look at me.
Look at me!
You don't get it, do you?
This is happening, you and I.
You're sick.
I'm not sick!
Do not say that ever again, do you hear me?
Hmm?
Let me hear you say it.
Out loud.
I'll never say it again.
Because if you do...
Excuse me.
What's her problem?
I'm okay.
You're safe now.
I'm so sorry.
It's all right, it's all right.
Hey guys.
We're home!
Oh, I missed you. Come here.
And we have pizza.
Oh!
- Did you have fun? - Yeah.
Lucky you, okay.
Okay, go upstairs. Get unpacked.
Mommy has to talk to Aunt Angela.
What's up?
He was stalking you at work?
Oh my God, this is so creepy.
And frightening.
So you good with the plan?
Yeah, I'm happy to help.
It's a big favor.
Well, I guess you owe me big time then.
I'm okay with that.
Okay, let's go tell the kids.
Kids, come down! Family meeting.
Hi.
Aunt Angela, you're still here?
Well, that's because we have something
super exciting to discuss.
Special 'cause we're having spaghetti tonight?
No, special because we have some good news for you.
So your Aunt Angela is gonna take you both
to California for a week to visit all the theme parks.
Whoa!
Can we visit The Twister?
Oh, whoa. Hang on there, cowboy.
We'll see about the scary rides 'cause Aunt Angela
doesn't like to be upside down at 100 miles an hour.
What?
But aren't you and daddy coming?
No, sweetie we both have to work this week,
but you have both been so good we wanted
to do a special treat for you.
When do we leave?
Tomorrow.
Oh, that's my queue to go. I don't want to be late.
Believe it or not I have a date tonight.
Well don't look at me like that.
I go on dates.
Thank you, have fun.
- See you tomorrow. - Bye.
Okay kiddos, I'll see you tomorrow, okay?
Be ready to have fun!
Bye, bye.
- See ya. - Bye.
Okay guys, upstairs pick out a few toys,
small ones that you wanna pack in your suitcase.
Small.
Okay.
Small.
- Tiny. - Tiny.
So, this has all been pretty fast for me.
We meet in the street, go for pizza
and now this expensive dinner, all in less than 72 hours.
I know what I like.
I don't see any reason to waste time.
On top of being a stone cold knockout,
I happen to think that what you've got to say
is pretty interesting.
Mmm-hmm, is that your usual MO?
Just a little random car violence
and then you go in for the kill?
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing, I was just joking.
I know that.
I got you pretty good, huh?
So, personal question time.
Uh, what kind of work do you do?
I uh, I run the food bank charity downtown.
Really?
Yeah.
That's so noble. I like that.
Yeah you know the pay isn't great,
but the work we do is really valuable.
What about you?
Hairdresser, part time nanny.
Daniela thinks you're really cute, Michael.
I think she's pretty cute, too.
So, you do seem to have those kids
in your care pretty often.
Oh, I don't mind you know, until I have kids of my own.
Which I'm not!
I'm not adding that as an agenda item
for you and me, just to be clear.
Uh, they're, they're pretty cool to have around.
Hey, I mean I don't mind the conversation.
You know, I'm not 21 years old anymore.
You have to start thinking
about having a family at some point, right?
Absolutely, yeah for sure.
Although, if I do have a family someday,
I'm not sure that I'd want to hand them off
to someone else this much.
No, oh it's not like that.
My sister and her husband,
they're both just, they're super busy.
Oh, I get it.
It's just, I don't know why people
would have kids in the first place if they're so busy.
Kids, they need face time.
Well, they're under a lot of stress.
Yeah.
Well I mean, I can imagine.
Kids, careers.
Oh, it can really put pressure on you.
We have to keep trying, right?
Oh, for sure.
Even when one person is more at fault than the other.
You mean, alcoholic?
My mom, she ruined her marriage to my dad.
Completely blitzed every night of the week.
Oh, it's not booze.
It's an indiscretion.
Oh, wow.
So uh, anyway, how would you like
to accompany me to a concert in the park on Friday night?
The weather is so nice and the band is amazing.
I, I'd love to but I can't.
I'm taking the kids away for a week.
Oh, when?
Tomorrow.
I was gonna tell you.
Will I be able to reach you?
Is there some kind of problem?
My sister has a stalker.
They've got a private detective tracking him down.
Umm, let's take a look at the menu.
That waiter will be back here any minute.
Hate to send him away again, right?
They never come back.
Yeah.
Hey uh, Mr. Briggs?
Yeah? Can I help you?
Hi, yeah. I just got something for you.
You've been served, dude.
Get off my property.
You're a big man, huh?
What you gonna do about it, huh?
Huh?
What's your problem?
Hey!
Jesus!
What the hell are you doing?
You're crazy.
You stay away from me!
Get outta here!
Hello?
Please, I've just been assaulted.
- Please come now, please. - Put that away!
Someone help me, please! You stay away from me.
Don't you hurt me, stay away.
It was just like he went full psycho on me.
I handed him the subpoena and he just started wailing on me.
- Hey, that's a lie. - Shh.
Mr. Briggs, you'll get a chance to tell your story.
It's not a story, it's the truth.
Calm down.
Your husband's nuts, lady.
Hey, do not speak to my wife.
Why not? You control her or something?
- Oh yeah, you know what? - Hey, James don't.
Sir, sir.
Hey, hey.
Stay back, stay there.
Let's finish this at the station.
Officer, please he's just upset.
Yeah I can see that, ma'am.
Now let me do my job, if you don't mind.
Laurel, call Paul please.
I will.
Officer, do you need me anymore?
No, we got your information.
I'll call if we need anything else.
Thank you for coming down.
You're working for him, aren't you?
Hello?
Mrs. Briggs?
Yeah?
It's Ari Sheffler.
I need you and your husband to come to my office.
It's important.
We can't, my husband was just arrested.
I can't leave the children.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Don't worry, your husband will bond out in the morning.
He has to spend the night in jail?
Probably just a holding cell, away from other prisoners.
He'll be safe.
How come he got arrested and the other guy didn't?
Well, I guess your husband was considered the aggressor.
Cops gotta make decisions on the spot.
Anyway, back to business.
Kent Anderson is really Ray Patterson.
Anderson is just an alias.
When Patterson was 12, he witnessed his mother
stabbing his father to death with a kitchen knife.
Oh my God.
Now it's probable that this event
spawned a whole series of domestic violence.
Now, here I have some footage from the hotel.
There's Patterson already.
And here you come, walking with your coworkers.
Patterson follows, but at a distance
so he doesn't get spotted too soon.
He told me he was there for a meeting with his company.
He's unemployed,
he has been for over a year and a half.
Living off of credit cards.
And we'll fast forward.
Meeting's over, conference doors open, you exit.
Patterson exits.
Patterson follows.
And makes contact.
Boom.
Classic predator.
He's the one that canceled your reservation and moved you
to the motel to isolate you from your colleagues.
Everything orchestrated perfectly.
He said it was fate, that we were meant to be together.
Mmm-hmm.
I also have footage from the Chalet.
It's check out, there's James.
Here you are.
And watch as you both exit, here comes Patterson.
We don't have any footage of when James was pushed,
but we know it was Patterson who did it.
What do I do?
If it was me, I'd get the kids out of the house
and I'd do it right now.
Hey, I'm sorry if I got a little uh,
pushy asking questions.
I just wanted to get to know you.
I mean, you seem nice.
Don't worry about it.
I think we've gotten to know each other pretty well.
Mmm... sorry.
Oh my God.
I have to go.
Wait, you're just gonna leave?
I'm sorry, I can't stay.
Okay, okay.
In the car, in the car.
Seat belts on.
Good, good boy.
I love you, put your seat belt on.
Be good for Aunt Angela, okay?
Okay.
Good Daniela, I love you.
I love you too.
Drive until you get out of the city and find a hotel room.
Here, take my credit card.
Are you sure you're gonna be okay?
I'm heading straight to the police station
to see if I can persuade them to let me bail out James.
Be safe.
Bye guys.
Close your eyes, you'll be there before you know it.
Mwah! I love you.
You guys ready?
Yeah? Okay.
Bye.
Hi.
Looking for these?
Oh!
No!
Seriously, the purse?
Please don't shoot.
Oh, what?
With this?
No, I'm not gonna shoot you.
We're going for a ride.
Come on.
Come on!
That's right.
Let's go.
Come on.
Pick up the pace.
Up to the front. You're driving.
Start it up.
Hey.
Ah!
Let's go.
The guy you have is actually the victim in this scenario.
That fight was staged.
There's nothing we can do about it
until the morning, anyway.
There's no court judge available just for you.
I don't need a judge, let me bond him out.
You, personally?
What are you uh, are you in love with this guy?
Jimmy, the family's in danger.
We're running out of time here.
No, no way.
Come on man! It's just paperwork.
No!
You're like a dog with a bone, you know that?
Well...
Thank you, Jimmy.
Officer Rubin.
Yeah, when was this?
What's the address?
Okay.
Yeah, we'll send someone to make a report.
What's your guy's address?
It's 20147 Newcastle, why?
Neighbor called to say the woman who lives there
was just kidnapped at gunpoint.
That's my client!
Where are you taking me?
No, I don't wanna ruin the surprise.
Why are you doing this?
You know.
My husband, he defends women who've been...
Been what, hmm?
Beaten by their husbands?
What I gave her was the perfect life.
But she pushed me.
Oh, she manipulated me.
Spent my money while she flirted with other men.
Hurting her was my last resort.
Ari?
Hey, what's going on?
We need to talk.
We have a situation.
Yeah, stop here.
Let's go.
I have a little hunting cabin out here.
It's really peaceful.
I think you'll like it.
I'm not gonna hurt you...
I just wanna be alone, so we can talk.
Can we talk here?
No, because you might try to run away,
and then I'd have to chase you and that would make me angry.
You don't wanna make me angry, do you?
No.
I didn't think so.
So start walking.
It's beautiful, isn't it?
Mr. Briggs, you're still a suspect in a battery case,
but it seems there's another story
playing out in real time.
My wife has been kidnapped by that maniac.
Okay.
Highway patrol, air teams, local municipalities,
we got everyone on the hunt,
but we need to know what we're looking for.
Wait there, there was something
in the Anderson divorce file.
Yeah, when we were doing the property split,
there was assets that he had
that he insisted on hanging on to.
Like what?
It was a cabin.
Uh, I can't remember, but it was an old property
that used to belong to the family
and the wife didn't want it anyway,
so he was able to hang onto it.
Where is it?
Uh, I'd have to think about it.
Umm...
Briggs, call whoever you need to.
Get that cabin's location.
We're gonna set up a command center
in one of the other conference rooms, okay?
Meet me in the hallway.
Don't say anything.
We're gonna track Patterson ourselves without the police.
How? Why?
I used to wear the uniform.
I know how they do things.
If they get a whiff of where your wife is,
they're gonna bust in there with lights and sirens blazing,
but if we find them ourselves, then we can keep it low profile.
It's way easier to assess the situation.
But how are you gonna find them?
They could be anywhere.
I got his number from Laurel, from his business card.
I traced the phone.
They're only a few miles away, look.
Let's do it.
Oh I just love nature, don't you?
I love my husband, I love my family.
Oh, you're breakin' my heart.
I loved my wife too, until your husband
came along and took her from me.
James didn't break up your marriage.
The hell he didn't!
Your wife came to him because she was scared of you.
She had no one else to turn to.
Why would you wanna be with someone
who doesn't wanna be with you?
Ah!
You made me.
Now don't do it again.
Let's go.
Down here.
Keep going, there you go.
Ah, here it is.
My home away from home.
"The clearest way into the universe
is through the forest wilderness."
John Muir said that.
And the universe, like nature,
is one big intricate clockwork, designed by our maker.
On your knees.
It's the perfect place to die, surrounded by all this.
What do you think, Laurel?
Please...
You wanna die out here?
Please.
You have to stop and think about what you're doing.
I know exactly what I am doing.
I suspect by now Sheffler, hmm?
He'll be trying to get James out of jail.
They'll be tracking my cell phone
using the number on my business card,
and James knows about this little property I held onto.
So they'll be here, along with the police in a few hours,
but by then I'll be off
with my new identity and...
You'll be dead.
Please.
I have two children.
Their names are Joshua and Daniela.
I make their school lunches every day.
Josh has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday,
we think he has asthma.
Please, please don't this.
They need me, please!
And I needed my marriage!
Hey look, look.
Hi.
Don't take this personally.
I'm not doing it to you, I'm doing it to your husband.
And besides, I gave you a chance to leave him.
And you have to admit, that was pretty fair of me.
How could you ever think I would leave my family?
Oh yeah, right your family.
Let's talk about them.
After I destroy James, I'll be visiting your children,
who are currently with Aunt Angela.
You know, she and I really hit it off on our date.
Your date?
Oh yeah didn't, didn't I tell you about that?
Anyway, she is a hot number.
Kinda nuts but uh, a body that won't quit.
And eventually the kids will come to live with us.
And I'll show them what it means to finally have a real father.
What?
What's the matter?
What the hell is this?
Your father's watch finally stop working?
No, no, no. This isn't right, no.
Oh, I thought it was just like you.
Precision time piece that never makes a mistake.
Shut up, shut up!
Laurel!
Bingo.
This must be the phone we're tracking.
All right, there's supposed to be a path
around here somewhere.
Here.
The cabin is about 100 yards in there.
Look, we have to find her.
Okay listen, I need you to phone the police.
Get them here immediately.
Listen, I can help.
James, listen to me.
Call them now, get in the car, wait for me there.
I'm gonna take a look around.
All right?
Okay.
Laurel!
Laurel?
- Please help us. - Where is he?
He's back there, he tried to kill me.
Now hold on.
Your husband's by the road. We're gonna get you home.
Hey!
I just heard gunshots, please hurry.
- Come on. - No!
Come on.
Okay, okay, okay...
Keep moving!
Come on.
Oh!
Get up, get up.
Well that was unexpected.
He was early.
Please don't kill me.
Please don't kill me, please don't kill me.
Get goin'. Come on.
Go ahead.
Oh my God, hey, hey, hey.
You all right?
Yeah.
Oh Jesus.
Did you call the police?
Yeah, yeah hold on.
911.
They'll find you, okay?
Okay?
That way up the trail.
Okay.
Ah!
Please.
Show time.
Please.
Sheffler wouldn't have come alone.
It's over.
Please!
Damn it Laurel.
I was really starting to like you.
No!
James, watch out!
No, James!
Look at this guy.
Damn.
Now I gotta hand it to ya.
You got more lives than a cat.
But even cats die eventually, right?
James.
Okay, it's okay.
Dr. Bryan, please dial 113.
Hi.
Good morning.
It's okay.
Hi.
How do you feel?
Sore.
Where are the kids?
They're okay.
They're at home.
They miss you.
You've been out for two days.
Sheffler?
He's in intensive care but he's gonna be okay.
And um?
He's gone.
He's never gonna bother us again.
Laurel?
I'm so sorry.
No more sorries.
No more blaming each other.
We had a problem.
We fought together and that's
what we're gonna do from now on, okay?
Okay?
Yeah.
I love you.
Come here.