(insects chirring)
(phone chiming)
(soft lounge music)
(indistinct chatter)
- Is the wine okay?
- It's fine.
What's that?
- Grace, I want us to start over.
I love you.
- You were with someone else.
How do you expect me to trust you again?
- Gracie... You gotta let me try.
(sniffles)
- I'm so sorry.
(ominous music)
- Thanks for walking me to my car.
- Yeah. - This was nice.
- Hmm...
Can I call you tomorrow? - Jason...
Just come home. I'm ready to try again.
(engine starting)
(tires squealing)
(shouting) (crashing)
(soft music)
- You'll have to be better than that.
- First one to the top wins! (laughing)
- Oh! (laughing)
- Ah-ha! Victory! - I'm gonna miss this.
- Mom... - What?
This is where we used to have your birthday parties when you were little.
And I have come to love our morning runs here.
- Hey, we said no tears. I'm only moving 15 minutes away.
- Just wait until you're a mother. You'll understand.
- Bright side, you can start running with dad again.
- Your father hates to run. - He hates to lose!
- Maybe I should let him win, too.
- Hey, I won fair and square.
- Race you home! - Go!
(laughing)
(indistinct chatter) (laughing)
(door closing)
- There you are! - Hey, sweetheart.
- You said you'd come running with us.
(sighs) - I'm sorry.
I just got caught up with the case and all the...
Okay... I just can't keep up with you two.
- At least stay for breakfast, and before you say no,
Just remember I'm moving out.
- Wait... You finally found a roommate?
- I'm meeting a few more candidates today,
But I might hang some more flyers on campus just to be safe.
- Sweetheart, we can cover the other half of the rent until you find somebody.
- Thank you, but I'm sure it'll work out. Come on. Stay.
Mom's making pancakes.
20 minutes. - Hmm.
These were delicious. - Yeah, thanks, mom.
- You're welcome, sweetie.
- It's amazing you found time to fill these baking orders.
- Luckily, christina helped.
- But what are you gonna do when I move out?
You can't do all this by yourself.
- Well, maybe it's time I hire some help.
- Dad could help.
- I guess you didn't tell her?
- Tell me what? (mom sighs)
- Your dad's up for managing partner.
- Aaah! That's fantastic!
Will you hire me as summer associate?
- My god, I love you, but it's not a done deal. Yet.
Which is why I won't have much free time.
I'm sorry I can't help more, liz.
- It's okay. Sam offered to pitch in till I find someone.
- Sam's helping out, huh?
- He wanted to thank me for baking stacy's sweet-16 cake.
Oh, which reminds me, christina,
You still haven't told me what you want for your birthday.
- You know I live for chocolate. - Good.
- But you're keeping this party simple, right?
A few friends, finger foods. - Small and tasteful.
Please be sure that this party is on your calendar.
- Mom! Come on. He'll be here if he can.
I have to get to class. - Alright, sweetie.
- Love you guys.
- Love you. Have a good day.
(sighs)
Did you have to put me on the spot like that?
- I just don't want her to be disappointed.
- Liz, she's a big girl, now.
And she understands the pressure that I'm under.
- And I don't? I barely have time to plan her party.
- It's because you're taking on too much.
I thought this baking thing was a hobby!
- It's not a hobby, noah.
It's my job. And you said you supported it.
- And I do, liz, but...
This promotion is more than just putting in the hours.
I've got dinners, I've got functions.
I'll need you there.
- And I can't do both? (knocking on door)
- Morning, noah.
- Sam.
- So, where can I start?
- Um... Can you fold bakery boxes?
- You got it!
- You should go or you're gonna be late.
- Right...
- Is everything okay?
- Yeah.
(uptempo music)
- Hey! - Hey...
- You're putting up more flyers?
- Still looking for that perfect roommate.
- Hey, I'm here for you. And you know I'm a good cook, too.
- We've only been dating a couple months. You can't move in.
- I can still spend the night, right?
- I'll think about it.
- Think about it? Think about this...
- Don't you have a class?
- Careful. There's a lot of weirdos out there!
(pop music)
- So my boyfriend was cheating on me...
With one of my sorority sisters!
And there's no way that I'm gonna keep living
With that slut in the kappa beta kappa house.
- Uh, so you're looking for a new place to live?
- And that's why I like cats more than I like humans.
- Okay, and you own a lot of cats?
- Well, I prefer to say I "cohabitate".
You're not allergic, are you?
- Hi. Just a second.
Sorry...
- Christina, right? - Yeah.
- I'm alyssa, it's so nice to meet you.
- You as well. So you said on the phone you just moved here?
- That's right. Needed a fresh start. Bad breakup.
He was kind of a jerk, so... It wasn't hard getting over him.
- His loss.
So was it difficult transferring schools?
- Oh, I'm not a student. I saw your ad at a cafe.
- Oh, which one? - This cafe.
It's right next door to the hospital I volunteer at.
- I love this place. We study here all the time.
And that's really sweet that you volunteer
At the hospital, by the way.
- I spent a lot of time at hospitals when I was a kid.
- Oh, were you sick? - My dad.
Pancreatic cancer.
- Oh. I'm so sorry.
- During his treatments, the nurses would take care of me.
We'd play poker, eat ice cream,
Which made everything a little less scary.
- And now you volunteer. - Yeah.
I understand what people are going through
And I want to try to make it easier. If I can.
Plus, I'm a pretty good poker shark now.
- Good to know. - Tell me about you.
- I'm a law student.
First year. I want to fight for the underdog.
Like my dad used to do before he had to go into corporate law to pay the bills.
Um, so, I do have to ask, just 'cause we're splitting the rent,
You work, right? - Oh yeah.
I'm a personal trainer, I work as an office temp, I even walk dogs.
I know it doesn't sound very ambitious,
But the truth is I always wanted to get married.
Have that perfect family. - No judgement.
My mom loved being a housewife,
Now she runs a bakery business out of our house.
- That's amazing. Your mom sounds really smart.
- Thanks. She is.
So the apartment is actually just off campus.
Do you want to walk over and check it out?
- I'd love to.
- You're in early.
Trying to give me a run for managing partner?
- Worried? - Not really.
I signed two new clients before breakfast.
- Good morning, patricia. - Morning.
- Thank you very much. Any messages?
- On your desk.
- Can you call the florist for me?
- Oh boy. What did you do now?
- Send roses. Two dozen.
- That bad, huh?
Mr. Ellis needs carson's file. It wasn't on your desk.
- Got it right here.
I think I found a loophole for that non-compete.
- A loophole that could win the case?
- We wouldn't even have to go to trial.
Carson's son let it slip. He's adopted.
And if I find the right precedent,
He can form the company independently.
- And then carson can finally
Kick his partner to the curb. - Bingo.
- Are you going to pitch it to ellis?
- Just gonna grab the file.
(sighs) I was reviewing it this morning.
Christina must've accidentally taken it.
- Then you better get it. Ellis is due in court in an hour.
(noah sighs)
- Come on in. Sorry about the mess.
So there's two bedrooms.
You can have the bigger one if you want.
- Looks like you barely moved in. I like your couch.
- I'm in the process. Tonight's my first night.
Let's see. What else can I tell you...
There is a laundry facility in the building and a gym.
- A gym. Perfect.
I can use it for my personal training clients.
- So you like it?
- Well... I mean. It could use a little personality.
Maybe some art?
I have a really big painting
That would look great over there.
And another one right over here.
One that would be perfect there,
And even there. And maybe some wallpaper.
How do you feel about decorative pillows?
- Um... - Oh, sorry.
We haven't made this official. If you need more time...
- When can you move in?
(alyssa screams)
- Thank you.
I've been looking for a while.
You wouldn't believe how many weirdos are out there.
- Um. Actually, I would. (phone chiming)
Oh, no.
- Bad news?
- Um... Yeah. I think I have a file my dad needs?
Yep. There it is. Damn. Um...
His office is downtown and I have class in 20 minutes.
- I can take it to him. I have the day free.
- I can't ask you to do that.
- I'm offering. You just helped me out in a really big way.
Listen.
Today's the anniversary of losing my father...
- Oh, I'm so sorry...
- No. It's okay.
It happened a long time ago. I was a kid.
But... When the day comes up, I like to stay busy.
It helps. You know?
- Of course.
I mean, thank you.
I'll text you the address. - Great.
Hello. I'm here to see noah davis.
- Your name? - Alyssa winters.
His daughter, christina, sent me.
- I'm sorry. Christina sent you?
- Yes. She said her father needed this.
- Oh, thanks. I'll give it to him.
- I told christina I would give it to him personally.
- I'm mr. Davis' assistant.
- Then you can show me to his office.
- Follow me.
(knocking) noah, someone to see you.
- Mr. Davis? - Can I help you?
- I'm alyssa. Christina's new roommate.
She said you needed this.
- Her new roommate?
- As of 30 minutes ago.
Christina had a class, so I offered to bring over the file.
- Well, thank you. That's very generous.
- My pleasure.
This is a really nice office.
You must be the best attorney they have.
- Second best. Peter buchanan.
And you are?
- You should stop by for dinner. You and your wife.
Once christina and I get settled.
- Of course.
- Well, I'll get out of your hair.
It was really nice meeting you.
- Likewise... Um? - Alyssa.
- Right. Thanks again for the files.
(chuckling) - who's that?
- That's christina's new roommate.
- And she's inviting you to dinner?
Morning, mr. Ellis. - Ahem!
- Morning. - If you're heading
To the courthouse, I can give you a ride.
- Ah, well, thank you, peter.
Patricia said you wanted to see me.
- Yes, sir. It's about the carson case.
Uh, peter, why don't you head down
And bring the car around for mr. Ellis?
This'll just take a moment.
So I think I found a loophole for the non-compete.
(rock music)
- Ta-dah!
- Oh, I love that!
(laughter)
(music continues)
- Well, you really went all out, didn't you?
- I promised I wouldn't, but... Can't help myself.
- So, what did you decide?
- About what?
- About the bakery.
Did you talk to noah? You said you were ready.
- We've barely had time to talk about anything.
If we're not working, we're wining and dining with clients.
So... I guess it will have to wait.
- Why does it have to wait? I have a friend
In commercial real estate.
I can get you a list of properties.
- I couldn't ask you to do that.
- Liz. You were there for me when my wife died.
I couldn't have made it through without you.
Please.
Let me just return the favour.
- You already are.
I couldn't have made it through the last couple of weeks without your help.
- Ahem! - Noah, you made it.
Christina will be so pleased.
- I thought the party wasn't for another hour.
- Uh, liz needed some help setting up, so...
- Sweetie, why don't you go inside and get ready for the party?
(knocking) - can I come in?
- Sure.
- You're not dressed for the party.
- I'm not feeling up to it.
- Are you okay?
- I was unpacking and I found some old photos... Of my ex.
I wasn't completely honest when I said I was over him.
- Did he cheat on you?
- He cheated on his wife.
- So he was married.
- I didn't know. Doctors don't always wear their rings.
- He was a doctor and you were a volunteer.
That doesn't sound fair.
- When I found out the truth, I finally broke it off.
He lost it and filed a harassment claim with hr.
Told everyone I was stalking him.
- If you can prove the relationship was consensual,
You have grounds for a lawsuit.
- And be branded as the slut
Who should've known better? No, thanks.
- You know what?
The best way to get over him is to get back out there.
Marcus is bringing his roommate to the party tonight.
He's very cute.
- I don't know...
- You said you needed a fresh start, right?
Come on. It'll be fun.
- Mmm...
Okay.
- Come on! Let's find you a killer dress to wear.
(laughter)
(lounge music)
- Marcus! - Hey!
- Hey, guys! This is my new roommate, alyssa.
- How you doing? Marcus jackson.
This is my roommate craig porter.
- Hey, I know you. I saw you at registration this week.
You're a nurse, right? - I'm just a volunteer.
- Okay. Well, I'm a just a doctor.
(laughing) - oh...
- Bad joke? - Yeah.
- I mean, you have something against doctors?
- Not at all.
- Okay. Well, uh... How about we get some coffee sometime?
- I don't think so.
- Denied.
- I'm an idiot. Her ex was a doctor.
And it did not end well. Just let me talk to her.
- Nah, it's fine. - Don't worry about it, man.
(indistinct chatter)
- Alyssa. I'm so sorry about that.
- Hey! Birthday girl! - Oh, patricia. Hi!
- Hi, happy birthday!
Oh, honey, do you know if any of these have peanuts?
- Oh, right. Your allergy.
Um, give me a minute and I'll check.
- Thanks. Well, hi, alyssa.
- Hi.
Christina and I were having a conversation
And you interrupted.
- Well, I'm... I'm sorry. - No, it's fine.
Um... Just give us a second, okay?
- Yeah, absolutely.
- Alyssa,
I should've told you craig was a doctor.
I wasn't thinking. - Clearly.
- But he's a great guy.
Don't judge him because-- - it's too soon, okay?
I thought you understood. Can we please just drop it?
(footsteps approaching)
- You're leaving?
- I shouldn't have come.
I'm not in a party mood.
- I know how you feel.
- What are you drinking? - Scotch.
You want one?
- Yeah.
- Thanks again for bringing that file.
Was a big help.
So... How's the place coming along?
- Well, our upstairs neighbor stomps around like bigfoot,
But otherwise, it's good.
You plan on taking us up on that dinner invite?
Your wife has. Twice.
- Work's just been hectic.
- Christina mentioned you're up for managing partner.
- Yeah. It's between me and another colleague.
- Tell me it's not that sleazy guy who couldn't stop staring at my ass.
- Actually, it is.
- Can you beat him?
- He likes to play dirty.
- My advice, don't be like that.
I believe if you work hard, you should get what you deserve.
Doesn't always work that way.
(phone ringing)
Peter.
- Hear you're having a party.
Sorry I wasn't invited.
- What do you need?
- Big client got arrested last night,
So andrew sends his regrets,
But he won't make the party.
We're working on the brief for the judge right now.
- I handle the briefs, peter. - I know, but...
Andrew is really impressed with my work so far.
Tell christina happy birthday.
- Damn it. - Is everything okay?
- Yeah. I just, uh... I've got to head back into the office.
Liz is gonna kill me.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
(upbeat music)
(indistinct chatter)
- Where's your father?
- I don't know. I saw him earlier.
- He's right here. - Dad? Where are you?
- I'm at the office. A client needed me.
- It's okay, I understand. - You just left?
Why didn't you say something?
- I didn't want to spoil the party.
Chrissy, I love you, I'm sorry,
And I promise I will make it up to you.
- Mom. He said he was sorry.
- He always says he's sorry.
(phone ringing)
- Liz?
♪ happy birthday, dear christina ♪
♪ happy birthday to you ♪♪
(cheering and applause)
- How was that?
- That was perfect.
Thank you, alyssa.
For... For everything.
(sighs)
Sam?
Where's liz and christina?
- Ah, christina took off with some friends a while ago
And liz is upstairs taking a nap.
You might want to give her some space.
- Okay. You can leave now. I've got it from here.
- Do you?
- What did you say?
- Nothing.
(door slamming)
- Liz...
I'm sorry.
- You always apologize with flowers.
Where did you even find them at this hour?
You bought them before the party.
- No, I didn't.
Why don't you understand the pressure that I'm under?
- I asked you for one night, noah. For our daughter.
- Christina knows what's at stake.
And she believes in me.
- I believe in you!
- You believe in sam. - What?
- You cheer him on with whatever he does
And I show up late for dinner, you give me hell.
- That is not true. I've always supported you.
Honey, if I have ever made you feel otherwise, I'm sorry.
Support goes both ways, noah.
I want to open a bakery.
- And you will, liz.
But if I don't get this promotion,
I'm gonna have to start over.
I need to open my own firm!
- Why do I always have to put my life on hold
So that you can get what you want?
- Alyssa...
- Oh, I'm sorry. The backdoor was open
And I didn't want to wake anyone up.
- Is christina here?
- She left with marcus.
I was almost home when I realized
I was missing an earring.
My dad gave me these and they mean a lot, so...
I shouldn't have barged in. I'm sorry.
- No, no. That's... That's okay.
- Those are beautiful.
- Yeah. That's what I was hoping liz would say.
- You would've been here if you could.
And you told christina you'd make it up to her
So that's all that matters.
- How about that dinner at your place?
I'll cook.
- You cook?
- On occasion.
- Tomorrow?
- Deal.
- Perfect.
(sighs)
- Would you, um... Give these to christina for me?
- Of course. - And, uh... Here.
- Oh...
- No, thank you for trying to help at the party today.
I really appreciate that.
- Goodnight, mr. Davis.
- Noah.
- Noah...
(sighs)
- What is all this?
- Surprise.
- I can't believe you did all this.
- I'm sorry. I never should have left your party.
- This more than makes up for it. I'll be right back.
- It smells so good. My compliments to the chef.
Oh, here. - Thank you.
- I'm starving.
- Well, uh... Let's eat.
- Where's mom?
- Uh, she had a rush order to fill.
Pretty soon, she's gonna have to open her own bakery.
- Dad, she could have ten bakeries,
None of it matters if she thinks you don't support her.
- Fine. What's your advice?
- Well, all she's ever wanted is to spend more time with you.
And you know what she loves doing almost as much as baking.
- No. Anything but that.
- My mom has been begging him to go running with her,
But he's always finding excuses.
- What is running gonna fix?
- It's a romantic gesture. Way better than flowers.
- Okay, well, I'm not exactly in the best shape, so...
- All you have to do is rebuild your stamina.
- Alyssa is a personal trainer.
She can help you get back in shape.
(sighs) - I don't know.
- It'll be easy. Two weeks.
And we'll start early so it doesn't interfere with work.
- Come on. For mom.
(chuckles)
- Okay. How hard can it be?
- Pace yourself.
(noah clears throat)
Noah! - I got it.
- Maybe we should take a break.
- I'm good.
- You don't want to hurt yourself.
Okay, we're stopping.
(panting)
You weren't kidding when you said you were out of shape.
- Here I thought I was getting faster.
- We've only been training a couple of days.
You'll get there. - Well...
I need to get there faster.
- Easy, tiger.
Running with your wife isn't likely to fix your marriage.
But you're a good guy for trying.
(sighs) - maybe liz is right.
She mentioned seeing a therapist.
- My parents did.
- Yeah? Did it help?
- Made things worse.
- Great.
- I was relieved when they got a divorce.
- Well, I don't want a divorce.
I love my wife.
- My dad loved my mom.
He tried so hard, but nothing was ever good enough.
She couldn't see how perfect he was.
So she left him.
Eventually he found someone else. Someone better.
He was finally happy. You deserve to be happy, too.
- I got a busy day. I should get to the office.
- Noah, wait.
- Oh, your lunch is here!
- I didn't order anything.
- The delivery guy said it was for you.
- From who? - Something about a promotion?
I mean, patricia, you are always sticking your business cards
In these "win a free lunch" bowls.
- True, but this is chinese chicken salad. I can't eat this.
Here. You take it. - I already ate.
But it says no peanuts on the receipt.
- Huh. It does.
Well, who said there's no such thing as a free lunch?
- Okay. We got everything done. I can't believe it.
- I think this was your biggest sales day yet.
- Felt like it.
- Hey. What if I were to loan you the money?
- Oh! I couldn't ask you to do that.
- No, I could underwrite the business until you're ready to take it over.
- That's very kind of you, sam.
- Well. I believe in what you're doing.
I can tell you have talent.
And that shouldn't be stifled.
Just think about it. That's all.
- I will.
- Great.
- Hey, noah.
- Thank you, patricia.
- Are you feeling okay?
- I don't know.
Maybe I'm coming down with something.
- Alright, well... Why don't you go home?
Get some rest. - Yeah...
- Patricia?
Somebody get help! Call 911!
- Excuse me. - Hang in there!
Patricia! - Excuse me.
- Noah! Hold her head. Is she allergic to anything?
- Uh, peanuts. - Does anyone have an epipen?
- I think she has one in her purse.
- Get it!
- Her pulse is racing. Airway's closed.
She's going into anaphylactic shock. Hold her head back.
I have to try to open up her airway...
- I got it!
- Patricia... - Here.
(noah): Hold on, patricia.
(panting)
(patricia moans) you're gonna be okay.
(breathing heavily) - noah...
- Noah. - Liz?
- I called the office and heard about patricia. How is she?
- She's, uh... She's okay.
- Oh! Thanks goodness. How are you?
We haven't really spoken since the party.
- Liz, I can't get into this right now.
- Do you still want me to join you for your client dinner tonight?
- It got rescheduled.
- Okay. I'll see you at home?
We'll talk then. - Okay.
You're still here.
- How is she?
- Paramedics say she's gonna be fine. Thanks to you.
How did you know how to do that?
- I volunteer with children.
Kids are in the hospital all the time with allergic reactions.
(sighs) - patricia's so careful.
I should sue that restaurant.
- I'm sure it was just an accident.
- That's no excuse. She could've been killed if you weren't here.
Why are you here?
- I wanted to apologize for this morning.
I overstepped.
- Ah... Well, I should call patricia's husband.
And I need to get somebody to cover the desk.
- I can do it.
I can just call my temp agency
And have them assign me here for as long as you need.
- Is there anything you can't do?
(knocking) - I updated your calendar
For the rest of the week. - Thank you.
- You seem to be burning the candle at both ends.
You didn't even touch your lunch.
(sighs)
- I'm so sorry. I should have sent you home hours ago.
- Do you like chinese?
(sensual music)
- Ah!
Thank you for this. I didn't even realize how hungry I was.
- You need me to prepare anything for tomorrow?
- Uh... No.
We can go over it on our run tomorrow.
- I thought I scared you off.
- I didn't want you to be right.
I think I'm avoiding going home because I...
I just can't talk to liz.
And this idea of a romantic gesture...
(sighs)
I don't know... Maybe I'm just delaying the inevitable.
- At least you can say you went down fighting.
My ex never even tried to fight for us.
I thought he was the perfect guy.
- No such thing.
- If you don't want to go home, I could get you a hotel room.
I hear the walden's nice.
- A room at the walden is tempting, but, uh...
I should go home.
Liz will probably be asleep anyway.
- Don't worry, I'll clean this up.
- Okay.
Um... Do you think you can stay on for a few more days?
Patricia should be back by the end of the week.
- So soon?
- They're releasing her from the hospital tomorrow.
- I'll be happy to cover for her.
- Thank you.
- My pleasure.
- Alyssa?
I didn't know the volunteers worked this late.
- Well, the kids are here 24/7.
Some have trouble sleeping, so I keep them company.
- Oh, so you work in the children's ward?
What are you doing on this floor?
- Coffee break. Care to join?
- I thought you hated doctors.
(chuckles) - I was rude at the party.
Christina said you're worth getting to know.
- Well, my shift ends in about ten minutes.
I'll, uh... Meet you at the cafe next door?
- Sure.
- Alright, I'll see you there.
- Oh, hi!
- What did you tell him about my ex?
- What? - He knew I moved here
To get away from jason.
Did you tell him that jason was married, too?
- Who?
- Craig. I just had coffee with him.
- I only said it was a bad breakup.
- Well, you shouldn't have said anything.
- You're right. I'm sorry.
- Did you tell him that my dad died, too?
- What? No...
- Or that I was just a child when I lost him?
- Oh, alyssa. I'm so sorry.
- Don't feel bad for me. I don't need that.
I need you to listen. Okay? I told you I wasn't ready.
And now, I have to go on a date with craig
So he doesn't twist things at the hospital
And tell people I'm damaged goods.
- He would never do that. - Don't! You've done enough.
(indistinct chatter)
- Patricia, hi. How are you feeling?
- I'm fine.
I really appreciate you covering for me.
But I'm back now. You don't have to be here.
- Oh, I know. I just wanted to hear the announcement.
I'm really proud of noah.
I know I worked for him for only a few days, but...
- He's a great guy.
- Yeah. He is.
(glass clinking)
- Jackson & ellis is a firm built on loyalty and integrity.
So when it came to choosing a new managing partner,
We went with someone who gives tirelessly, time and time again.
So...
It's my great honor
To congratulate our new partner,
Peter buchanan.
(applause)
(indistinct chatter)
- Andrew!
Andrew, I respect your decision, but I'm a little confused.
If it wasn't for me, we would've lost our biggest client to another firm.
- You left carson vulnerable.
Did you even bother to figure out
Who the biological father of his adopted son was?
- What does that even matter, sir?
- It was his partner.
Carson's wife had an affair.
(sighs)
- So you did know.
- His son told me.
- And what if his son has a change of heart,
Hands the company over to his biological father.
- Carson is aware of the risks.
- There shouldn't be any risk!
Peter made sure of that when he revised the contract.
We have to protect our clients, noah,
Even from themselves.
(sighs)
- I knew I should've come back sooner.
- How the hell did peter know about the paternity?
- I saw peter at the hospital when you were in there.
- What? You're not suggesting that I somehow told him.
Noah-- - patricia.
I know you would never. - I wasn't accusing you.
I just meant it was weird that he was there so late.
- But I never saw him!
- That's because he wasn't visiting.
Excuse me.
- Yeah, we'll celebrate this weekend.
Yeah.
I need to call you back.
- How did you know about the affair?
- Carson's maid drives a hard bargain.
- But you had to be sure, so you stole his son's medical records.
- I protected this firm, you didn't.
- By putting patricia in the hospital so you'd have a reason to be there?
- Now you're just reaching. It's done, noah.
Andrew made his choice, deal with it.
Yeah. Sorry, hon.
I know. I know, it's exciting, isn't it?
- Peter couldn't have gotten the records on his own.
He was working with someone at the hospital.
- Even if he was, we can't prove it.
He's right, it's done.
- Oh... I wasn't expecting you.
- I didn't get the promotion.
- What? Oh, noah, I'm so sorry.
(sighs)
- I can't stay at that firm, liz.
Not after this. I'll have to start my own.
- Honey. I know you're upset,
But it's not worth throwing away your entire career.
You've worked too hard.
- Why can't you just be on my side?
- I am on your side.
Look, starting a business isn't that simple.
I submitted a proposal to the bank for my bakery
And they rejected it.
If it wasn't for sam-- - sam?
- Yeah. He offered to advance me the money.
- Why would he do that, liz?
- Because we're friends.
- You weren't expecting me?
I guess you're... Cooking for him now?
- I wanted to thank him.
- Are you sleeping with him? (scoffs)
- That's what you think?
That I'm cheating on you?
Get out.
- Alrighty, mr. Davis, you're all checked in
For one night in our presidential suite.
I'll go ahead and call my bellman for your bags.
- I don't have any bags.
Where's the bar?
- It's gonna be right over there.
- Thanks.
(soft lounge music)
- What are you drinking?
- How'd you find me?
- Figured you'd avoid going home
And take my offer up on the hotel.
I was wrong...
When I told you not to fight dirty.
- I could never do what he did.
- Of course not. You're a good guy.
You're perfect.
If the firm can't see that, they don't deserve you.
- What he did, if it got out...
It could ruin the firm.
I made that place what it is.
It's my legacy.
How can I just turn a blind eye?
What's that?
- Security footage from the hospital.
- What?
- I was right, peter bribed one of the doctors.
- How did you-- - oh...
It's better if you don't know.
That's the only copy. I deleted the original.
- Alyssa, you shouldn't have done that.
- How else do you expect to start your own firm?
It's not like your boss would let you keep your clients without any leverage.
- No. No. Liz is right.
I'd be throwing everything away if I left.
- So then stay.
And take back your promotion.
You deserve to be happy.
(upbeat music)
♪ it's going down ♪
♪ it's going down ♪♪
- Morning.
Noah, it's okay.
(sighs)
- No... I shouldn't have done this.
- It's what you needed.
To feel valued.
Wanted.
- No, alyssa, I...
I can't do this.
- You don't need to say anything.
I know what this was.
(soft music)
You really are the perfect guy.
(phone chiming)
- Noah. I didn't want to do this over the phone.
I'm not having an affair.
Please come home so we can talk about it.
- Good morning. - What are you doing home?
- I had brunch with my mom. Just grabbing my books.
- Oh. How is she?
- Fine.
Somebody's in a good mood.
- As a matter of fact, I am.
- And you didn't come home last night.
And you're wearing yesterday's clothes.
Did you hook up with craig?
Sorry. I'm staying out of it. I'm staying out of it.
But did you?
- Guilty. (laughing)
- Details. - Okay. He was amazing.
Perfect, really. - Oh. I'm so happy for you guys.
We should get drinks. - It's not even lunch time.
- Tonight. Is craig working?
- I'm not sure. I can ask him.
- I can text him.
- Christina, I can manage my own life, thanks.
I mean, I'm heading to the hospital anyway.
So I'll ask him. Okay?
(soft music)
- Alyssa?
Hey! What are you doing?
- What do you think?
- I think we hung out once, and then you ghosted me.
- Haven't you ever heard of playing hard to get?
- Well, f we're playing games,
Why are you taking my clothes off?
- Playtime's over.
Scotch.
Neat.
- So... You waiting for someone?
- Are you?
- My wife and I have an understanding.
- Does she know that?
(laughing)
- Wine. - Why not?
- She's not answering my texts.
- Craig, she said she'd be here, right?
- Yeah. - Well then, stop worrying.
She lives here. She'll be here.
- Now that patricia's back, you can be my secretary.
- Hmm. Administrative assistant.
- Whatever.
- Don't you feel guilty?
Stealing that promotion.
- I didn't steal anything.
It's just business.
You gotta play to win.
- Like chess.
He takes your knight, you take his bishop.
- Something like that.
- You're cute.
Then all is fair.
- You wanna get out of here?
- Maybe.
- What do I have to do to make that a yes?
- Can I borrow your phone?
Mine's dead and I should let my roommate know
I probably won't be home tonight.
- Barkeep. (clears throat)
Close it out.
You want a ride with me?
- I have my own car.
All you have to do is follow me.
(chuckling)
(eerie music)
- You trying get away from me?
(tires screeching)
(crashing)
(indistinct chatter)
- Sorry, I'm late.
- Wow, you look... Incredible.
- Thanks. I need a drink.
- We finished the wine.
- No, there's more in the kitchen.
- I'll get it. - No, I got it.
- I'm gonna marry that girl.
- That's just the sex talking.
- I can't believe you guys already hooked up. So racy.
- She told you?
- She couldn't stop smiling this morning.
I think she really likes you.
- Yeah, she practically ripped my clothes off.
(giggling)
We're going to make beautiful babies together.
- Excuse me.
- I like a woman that can plan my future.
- Andrew.
I'm glad you stopped by. We need to talk.
- Peter was in a car accident last night.
- What?
Is he okay?
- Funeral arrangements are being made.
- What the hell happened?
- His blood-alcohol level was over the limit.
Apparently, there was something he couldn't live with.
- You mean he killed himself?
- I don't know.
He... He texted me
Saying his conscience got the better of him,
That he didn't want the promotion
If it was based on a lie.
- That doesn't sound like him.
- I think he got spooked by someone.
I just received this by courier.
It's footage of peter sneaking out of the hospital.
Now, on its own, it's nothing.
But if the doctor he paid to get those medical records comes forward...
- The firm could be held culpable.
- Noah, we need you.
- You think this is how I wanted the promotion?
By default?
- What do you want?
(eerie music)
(engine starting)
- What are you doing here? - Running.
Liz, wait! (laughing)
- Have you been working out? - As a matter of fact, I have.
- Why didn't you call me back? - I'm sorry.
For everything.
Can you forgive me?
(phone chiming) is it work?
- Is it work? - No.
Uh, I took some time off. - How much time?
- That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Can we do dinner tonight?
- Christina said you cook now.
- I could always cook. You just never let me.
(phone chiming)
Uh, I should take care of this.
But I'll see you tonight. 6 o'clock?
- Sure.
(phone chiming)
- Alyssa. - Oh, babe.
There's a cute breakfast spot that's nearby.
- I thought you said there was one copy.
- What?!
- The usb drive, alyssa.
You sent another copy to andrew.
And I told you I didn't want to use it.
- Then tell him what I did.
You can't, can you? Because you know I'm right.
- Are there any more? - No. I swear.
Is what I did so bad?
You can have whatever you want now.
- I told andrew I would handle it.
Who was working with peter?
- Don't worry. I took care of it.
- Well, take it easy on me. I didn't grow up running marathons.
- I'll race you to the stairs. - Wait, what? - Go!
- Oh. Please don't hate me. I did this for you.
For us. - What are you talking about?
- Dad? - Christina.
- What is going on?
- We didn't want to hurt you.
We're in love.
- What the hell?
Alyssa, get your hands off my father!
- Christina, you don't understand.
- That you're screwing somebody my age?
You're right, I don't understand. At all.
- No. It's not like that.
It... It just happened.
- How could you do this to mom?
- Honey... - Don't touch me. You're disgusting.
- Christina, that's your dad. Show some respect.
- I want you out of my apartment.
(scoffs) - okay. You're being immature.
Besides, I signed a lease.
Noah, you're a lawyer, could you please weigh in on--
- Okay, okay, enough!
- You're defending her?
(sighing) - come on, come on.
- Who are you?
- Christina!
You should probably stay here tonight.
(groans) sorry.
- Don't. It's not your fault.
(sighing)
- I'll get you a room here. Okay?
- Why? I could just stay with you.
- That's not happening.
- You're just worried your wife will find out.
Noah, she probably already knows.
- I don't want to hurt her any more than I already have.
- But you have to.
It's the only way that we can be together.
We could get a place of our own.
- We barely know each other.
- But we love each other.
- I love my wife.
- Babe. What are you doing? - Looking for answers.
- Look, I know you're upset. But we shouldn't be in here.
- I have to figure out who she is.
- By invading her privacy?
- She seduced my father.
And that's not the first time she's gone after a married man.
- Wait, what?
Who's this? - Her ex.
If I can figure out who he is, maybe he can tell me more about her.
He looks like he's my dad's age.
I guess she does have a type.
- He knew I moved here to get away from jason.
Did you tell him that jason was married too?
- And I know his name!
(sighing)
- Christina, what are we doing?
- Searching doctors named jason in texas.
- Love, that's a needle in a haystack.
- I know. There's thousands of them.
(knocking on door) (noah): Christina.
- I don't want to talk to him. - Just give him a chance.
(knocking on door) - honey, please.
(door opening)
- How long? - Not long.
- Are you...
In love with her?
- Alyssa's different.
Look, I know I have no right to ask you this.
- I'm not gonna lie to mom for you.
- No. No. I don't want you to.
Just... Give me time to tell her myself.
- Are you getting a divorce?
- Sweetheart. You've never been married.
- What is that supposed to mean?
- You don't understand the sacrifices that you have to make.
- I'm sorry we made your life so miserable.
- Honey.
I love you.
And I love your mother.
But we were so young when we had you.
Younger than you are now.
- Get out.
- Christina...
- I said get out!
(soft music)
(jazz music)
- Looks like you're baking for a small army here.
- Yeah. I had six orders come in last minute, back to back.
- You need some help?
- Sure. Stir that.
- Okay.
- You know, I heard the news about peter.
That's just awful.
- Yeah. Can't believe he's gone.
- I was thinking tomorrow I could bring some food over to his wife.
- Yeah. I'm sure she'd appreciate it.
- I can't imagine what she's going through right now.
Noah, if that had been you...
What's wrong?
- Nothing.
I'm just glad to be home.
(soft music)
Here you go.
- Wow. You really can cook.
(laughing) - you don't remember?
When christina was born, you were so overwhelmed,
I literally had to learn to cook.
- I remember never sleeping.
Kind of like right now, with the business taking off.
- I bet you're loving every minute of it.
Just like when christina was born.
- Honestly, it's a dream come true.
And I should've considered that before shooting down yours.
Whatever you wanna do.
I believe in you.
- Um... So I talked to andrew.
I told him I could start my own new firm.
But he agreed that I already built one.
- He's giving you the promotion.
- Yeah. (chuckling)
Name on the door, everything.
No more 80-hour work weeks.
- Really? - Really.
- Honey. (clattering)
- I'll go check it out.
(eerie music)
(indistinct chatter)
(laughing)
- Your pecan pie is divine.
- You want another slice?
- I'm gonna make two my limit. - More coffee?
- No. It's getting late. I should probably go.
- Oh. You're going back?
- Yeah. - Why?
- I think we should take it slow.
But I'll come back tomorrow and cook for you. Okay?
- Okay, but noah, I-- - tomorrow.
I love you.
- I love you, too.
(crying)
(phone chiming)
- You son of a bitch!
- Alyssa?
Stop!
- I saw you with her!
- What the hell is the matter with you?
- I saw you with your wife.
- You followed me? - Are you going back to her?
- You don't have the right to ask me anything about my wife.
- She doesn't care about you.
Not like I do.
- You should go.
- So, that's it?
You got what you wanted,
And now, you're just gonna go back to a job you hate and a wife--
- Don't say another word.
- Your marriage is over, noah. - No, alyssa, this is.
- She has a right to know. - Are you threatening me?
- Let go of me!
- I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that.
- You're a liar. And liz has a right to know.
- Ow!
- Don't touch me!
(soft music)
- Mom.
- Oh, christina.
Thank you for coming by so late.
Listen, I wanted to let you know,
I saw your father today.
- Are you okay? I mean... That's a stupid question.
I'm sorry. How could you be? - No, I'm fine. It was nice.
- What? - Yeah. He made dinner.
It was pretty good, too.
- And did you talk about anything?
- We talked about lots of things.
We both know we've made some mistakes,
But I think we're ready to move forward now.
- That's all?
- Well, he kissed me. (chuckling)
Listen to me, I sound like a schoolgirl.
Sweetie, I thought you'd be happy.
- I am happy.
- Honey, as a future attorney,
You're going to need a better poker face.
- Mom, I don't know how to say this.
- Just say it.
- Liz! - Noah?
What are you doing here?
You're bleeding. What happened?
- You told her? - I didn't say anything.
- What's going on?
One of you, please say something.
- Christina, I think you should leave.
- I'm staying here for mom.
- What is going on?
- Dad...
- I slept with someone.
- What?
Who?
- Alyssa.
- Your roommate?
- She was helping me to start training,
To run again with you.
And then, patricia got sick, and she started helping out around the office.
The rest just happened.
- You knew?
- Mom, I'm so sorry.
- Liz, it's not her fault.
I wanted to be the one to tell you.
Liz, please. I love you. (scoffs)
I can't live without you, liz.
Please. I'm sorry.
- Did she do that to your neck?
Were you with her before you came here?
- It's over.
- So she didn't take it well.
- No.
(sighing) you must hate me.
- I don't hate you.
You're my father.
- But you can't even look at me.
- I see you.
As a person who's flawed.
- I was always your hero.
- I know.
What are you going to do about mom?
- I know I have no right to ask her for a second chance.
But I won't stop trying.
I can't.
- You better go.
- Yeah.
(grunts)
(soft music)
- Alyssa! (sighing)
(upbeat music)
She moved out.
- So they're staying together at the hotel, I guess.
- He says he broke it off.
- Does he love her?
- Mom. They just met.
None of this would ever have happened if I didn't get an apartment.
- Please don't blame yourself.
He made his choice.
- He made a mistake.
- Don't do that.
Don't take his side. - I won't.
Not after the way he hurt you. But I know he still loves you.
Even if you never forgive him.
- I'm sorry. I have to go.
- Mom...
(upbeat music)
(gasps)
(breathing heavily)
Mom...?
Mom?
Mom! Mom!
Help!
Somebody help us!
(crying)
Mom, wake up!
Mom! Mom!
(♪♪)
- Where's liz?
- She's in surgery now.
There's nothing you can do but wait.
- I was in court. I got here as quick as I could.
Do they know who did this?
- The police think it was a robbery.
Her purse was stolen.
- Okay. Were there any witnesses?
- No. (sighing)
Do you know anyone who'd want to harm liz?
- No.
- Are you sure?
- I said no. Where's christina?
- I sent her home to change. She was covered in liz's blood.
- Now you're telling my daughter what to do?
- Noah, this is not the time or the place.
Your wife could die.
- My wife. Exactly.
- Is it done?
- Yeah.
We have a deal, right?
- Depends.
- On what?
- If she's dead.
- No. You told me if I stabbed her,
You would delete the footage.
You know what our deal was.
- You're the one who made a deal, craig.
You sold private medical information
To that scumbag lawyer, peter.
Because of you, noah didn't get the promotion he deserved.
You caused my family a lot of trouble.
- What? Your family?
What are you talking about? - Shut up!
God, you're so annoying.
Who found the security footage before the cops?
- So you're not gonna delete the footage.
You know what? You're insane.
You know that? - You started this, craig.
Not me.
- Well, guess what, alyssa.
The wound wasn't fatal.
I'm a doctor, not a killer.
But don't worry.
I planted the knife in your car.
So you can rot in hell, you crazy bitch.
(indistinct announcement)
(groaning, panting)
What are you doing here?
- You're my wife.
I'm gonna get you some water.
- I heard about liz. Is she okay?
I was so worried. - You did this. Didn't you?
- I would never do something like that.
Besides, I couldn't have.
I was at the obstetrician.
- What are you talking about?
- You're going to be a father again, noah.
I know. I couldn't believe it either.
It was only a few days, but I was late.
- No. No. You're lying. And you need to leave. Now!
- But I want to be here for you.
I know you have to take care of liz,
And that's okay. I'm here to help.
- You are insane if you think there's a future, alyssa.
- We do, noah. We're having a baby.
- That's impossible. It was one time and it was a few days ago.
You know that.
- I thought so, too. But then, I took a blood test.
And it turns out that-- - stop.
- Ignoring this won't make it go away.
You have a responsibility.
- The only responsibility I have is to my wife.
- You can't abandon your baby!
We're a family now, noah. All of us!
- Liz.
(panting)
(phone chiming)
- Dr. Allers.
- That photo you sent me, was it recent?
- Yes, it was.
- Alright. You need to contact detective deckard immediately.
Your lives are in danger.
Her name is victoria daniels.
She killed my wife. - What?!
- I'm gonna give you detective deckard's direct line.
Let me see if I can find his card. - Oh my god.
- I regret the day I ever met her.
When I broke it off, she couldn't handle it.
Kept going on and on about how we were perfect for each other.
And then, victoria vanished. Nobody could find her.
Not until now.
- But I've seen her driver's licence.
It says alyssa winters. - Victoria was smart.
She would've changed her identity
Or stolen it from someone.
- Wait, wait. I think I remember an article about a missing woman in texas.
- I'm gonna send you a photo of detective decker's card.
You have to call him immediately.
Victoria will destroy your entire family to get what she wants.
Just like she destroyed mine.
- Thanks.
- Alyssa winters. She was found dead in her apartment.
Police suspect foul play. - What...
(sighing)
(gasps)
- You gotta take your pain meds.
- Just leave them on the table and go.
- Liz, can we talk, please?
- You want to talk?
Why don't you tell me how you could sleep
With a girl who's young enough to be your daughter?
- I was at a low point.
And I was watching you and sam get closer
While we were drifting further apart.
And ever since christina was-- - don't... You dare bring christina into this.
- Please.
I have nothing but love for christina.
And you two, with your competitive nature,
And the way you talk to each other in your own shorthand...
It's a bond I've seen grow since she was born.
- So, then... What?
- It's you.
And me.
I just... I felt so disconnected from you since she was born.
- Wow. That long?
- It's not always.
But sometimes.
I made... A really big mistake.
I got drunk and I wasn't thinking.
And by no means is that an excuse.
But it was just the one night.
And I would do anything if I could take it all back.
- I am so angry!
All I want to do is hate you.
And I can't.
I don't want us to be disconnected.
- I'm not gonna ask you to forgive me.
Not until I've done everything I can
To make you trust me again.
Okay?
- Will you go make me some lunch?
- Yeah.
- My dad's not answering.
He always answers when I call. Marcus, I'm scared.
(scoffs)
- I came to see liz.
- I'd appreciate it if you got the hell out of my house, sam.
- Look, I know you think I'm trying to break up your marriage.
But I never stood a chance.
- But you wanted one, right?
- That doesn't matter.
She'll always choose you.
(phone vibrating)
(whirring)
- He's still not answering. Something's wrong.
- Call the police. Then, try him again.
(whirring)
(grunts) (thud)
- Mom!
(gasps) - noah! Help!
(breathing heavily)
- You're weak.
(crying)
- Noah!
(screaming)
Christina! - Did she hurt you?
- Just some cuts on my hands.
- Stay down.
- Christina, stop?
She's pregnant. - Are you?
Alyssa, tell the truth.
- I'm not.
I just...
I just wanted to be loved.
Everyone deserves to be loved.
Right?
- Hi, thank you. - Mr. Davis, mrs. Davis.
I'm detective harris. I'm glad you're okay.
I just spoke with a detective deckard about ms. Daniels.
We also believe we found the man who stabbed you, mrs. Davis.
- Who was he? - His name was craig porter.
He was a doctor. His body was in the trunk of alyssa's car.
We don't have all the details, but can you think of any reason why he would target your family?
- No, craig was our friend.
He was dating alyssa.
- Wait. Did you say he was a doctor?
- Yeah, I did. Why?
- I think he attacked liz
Because alyssa was blackmailing him.
- Blackmailing.
- Let's talk.
(soft music)
(applause)
Congratulations.
We should celebrate. - We are celebrating.
- I mean, tonight. I'll cook. - Deal.
- All is well that ends well. - Yeah. I'm happy for them.
- Race you to the sugar cookies. - Oh, really?
You think I'm gonna... Go!