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00:00:00I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:00:03I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:00:05Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:00:09What are you doing here?
00:00:10I work here.
00:00:11Must be a pity hire.
00:00:13Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:00:15Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:00:18This girl is overstepping.
00:00:19You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:00:23I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:00:25I need you to stay.
00:00:27It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:00:29And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:00:33Right.
00:00:41I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:00:44Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:00:50It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:00:52She likes you, you know?
00:00:54She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:00:56That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:00:59The only reason why she's working for you
00:01:01is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:01:05I can't keep lying to him. I think I'm falling for him.
00:01:27I'm following up with New York about next month, but uh...
00:01:30How do you spell rapport?
00:01:32R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:01:35Comes from the French.
00:01:36Rapporteux.
00:01:37Bring back.
00:01:38As in je rapporte ces plats à la cuisine.
00:01:41I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:43Well, you can bring them back to the kitchen.
00:01:45I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:47I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:49I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:52I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:54I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:56Well, you can bring that little attitude of yours back there as well.
00:02:01I didn't realize they taught French at waitress school.
00:02:04I went to UC Berkeley. Heard of it?
00:02:07That's where you went.
00:02:12I'll be right back, gentlemen.
00:02:17That's R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:02:19Yeah, I got it.
00:02:21Here comes the smart mouth again.
00:02:23You'd think a hospitality major would be a little bit more...
00:02:26hospitable.
00:02:28For your information, I studied business.
00:02:30Just graduated.
00:02:31Oh, congrats on the degree.
00:02:32I can see things are really working out for you here.
00:02:35At least I know how to spell.
00:02:37Excuse me.
00:02:38I ordered this steak medium rare, and it is medium.
00:02:43I'll be with you in just a moment.
00:02:45I think I've waited long enough.
00:02:46She's busy right now.
00:02:47She'll be with you when she's done here.
00:02:49I can speak for myself, thank you.
00:02:53Daddy.
00:02:54One second, sweetheart.
00:02:56You sure about that?
00:02:57Seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here.
00:03:05Malia, oh my God, sweetheart.
00:03:08Sweetheart, hey.
00:03:09Dad, where are her pills?
00:03:10Here.
00:03:11Lay her down.
00:03:13I got you, Daddy's here.
00:03:14Hey, Malia.
00:03:15We need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain.
00:03:17Give her some room to breathe.
00:03:18She's my daughter. I know what's best for her.
00:03:20Clearly not, or you wouldn't be raising your voice right now.
00:03:23Now elevate her legs.
00:03:25I'm calling 911.
00:03:27Daddy.
00:03:28Honey, hey.
00:03:29Okay, sit up.
00:03:32Here.
00:03:33It's okay.
00:03:34It's like this.
00:03:38Little sips, okay, honey?
00:03:39We're good.
00:03:40Thanks.
00:03:44Honey, think you can stand up?
00:03:46Slow, nice and slow.
00:03:47I got you.
00:03:48Look at me.
00:03:50You okay?
00:03:51I am taking you to see Dr. Schaffer right now to get you checked out.
00:03:54No, I'm fine.
00:03:55No buts, okay?
00:03:57Come on.
00:03:58Dad, can you take care of the bill?
00:03:59Yeah.
00:04:10Please excuse my son.
00:04:13What he meant was, thank you.
00:04:16Alex, and it's all right.
00:04:18It was a stressful situation.
00:04:20Yeah, how do you know how to handle that?
00:04:23Sometimes I faint when I get stressed out.
00:04:26Heart defect.
00:04:27I was born with it.
00:04:29Learned how to take care of myself over the years.
00:04:31Well, you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that.
00:04:34Running around all day.
00:04:36Student loans and a looming surgery I can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves.
00:04:46Oh my God.
00:04:48You know, there's an opening at my office.
00:04:51Less footwork, better pay.
00:04:53Why don't you come and see me?
00:04:55Monday morning, all right?
00:04:57We'll have a chat.
00:04:599 a.m.
00:05:02And don't be late.
00:05:13Yeah, absolutely.
00:05:14I'm getting in the elevator.
00:05:15Let me call you right back.
00:05:16Okay.
00:05:19Ah.
00:05:28You.
00:05:30What are you doing here?
00:05:32I work here.
00:05:34I didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring.
00:05:37Mr. Blanford said he had a job for me.
00:05:39Must be a pity hire.
00:05:41Better than Daddy buying my position for me.
00:05:44You know, you're a lot more charming in an apron.
00:05:48Waitress.
00:05:52Your floor, by the way.
00:06:06You know what to do.
00:06:11I gotta go now.
00:06:12All right.
00:06:16Hello again, Alex.
00:06:18So I'll cut right to it.
00:06:21I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:06:24I need someone to rein in our interim CEO so that he can become the leader this company needs.
00:06:30So, keep him out of trouble?
00:06:33No, he's just overwhelmed.
00:06:35And his ex, Camilla, isn't helping.
00:06:38I need you to keep her far away from him.
00:06:41Sir, I appreciate the offer, I do, but I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:06:47Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:06:51I could use someone like you.
00:06:53You're smart.
00:06:55You're good and under pressure.
00:06:58And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.
00:07:04What do you say?
00:07:07I say...
00:07:09When do I start?
00:07:11Right now.
00:07:17Hmm.
00:07:20Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.
00:07:26And your new boss.
00:07:27Her?
00:07:28Are you joking?
00:07:30I certainly am not.
00:07:32I'm still CEO for now.
00:07:34You do as I say.
00:07:46Welcome aboard.
00:07:51Hmm.
00:07:53Let's get started.
00:07:55Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?
00:08:03Coffee, black.
00:08:04Every day within five minutes of my arrival.
00:08:07Lunch will be at 1pm sharp.
00:08:10No fast food.
00:08:12Are you writing this down?
00:08:13I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.
00:08:17Oh.
00:08:19And stay out of my personal life.
00:08:22That'll be all for now.
00:08:24I'll give you access to my work calendar later.
00:08:32That means you can go.
00:08:43Lakin?
00:08:44More like Lucifer.
00:08:47His bark's worse than his bite.
00:08:48Trust me.
00:08:50I'm Jace.
00:08:51Lucifer's angelic younger brother.
00:08:54You are?
00:08:55Alex, Lakin's new assistant.
00:08:57And it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling.
00:09:03I've said worse. Your secret's safe with me.
00:09:07Alex, get in here.
00:09:08We need to roll some calls to South Korea.
00:09:11You're gonna need that.
00:09:13Coming.
00:09:18We're still evaluating the Chicago hub closure.
00:09:22It's costing us.
00:09:24Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times.
00:09:30And shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now.
00:09:36So what? We're just gonna bleed cash while you evaluate?
00:09:39I need solutions faster.
00:09:41Not more excuses, people.
00:09:43We're exploring alternatives.
00:09:45Nothing definitive yet.
00:09:50Sorry to interrupt.
00:09:55But have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland
00:09:58and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?
00:10:04So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?
00:10:07Uh, no.
00:10:09But I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while I could be off,
00:10:14but Cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.
00:10:19It wouldn't solve all of your problems,
00:10:21but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely.
00:10:25Actually, that could work.
00:10:27Worth a shot.
00:10:29I mean, obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.
00:10:33Is there anything else I should know about my business?
00:10:37Not yet.
00:10:43Uh, you heard her.
00:10:46Let's move on this right away.
00:10:48That'll be all.
00:10:53Alex has to go.
00:10:55Absolutely not. She stays.
00:10:57Look, Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:11:00Seven this year.
00:11:02This girl is overstepping.
00:11:04She's jumping on executive leadership calls.
00:11:06Yes, she was right.
00:11:08But she is undermining me in front of my team.
00:11:10How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?
00:11:13So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?
00:11:16Lincoln, a good leader isn't threatened by his employees.
00:11:20Threatened?
00:11:22I am not threatened by her.
00:11:24But she makes it look like I've lost control.
00:11:26Well, the board already thinks you've lost control.
00:11:27This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.
00:11:34You have to keep Alex.
00:11:37What are you saying?
00:11:39You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:11:58Hey.
00:12:00Malia, right?
00:12:02How are you feeling?
00:12:04Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.
00:12:07Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that,
00:12:10you should sit down and slow your heart rate.
00:12:13What the hell are you doing?
00:12:17Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:21Okay.
00:12:23Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:30Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.
00:12:34I was just trying to...
00:12:36From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.
00:12:39How about I leave you alone, huh?
00:12:41I quit.
00:12:43Come on, it's only been a week.
00:12:45You're really giving up that fast?
00:12:47You know what? Fine. Leave.
00:12:48Leave.
00:12:50Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?
00:12:59Alex, hang on.
00:13:02Alex.
00:13:09Alex, wait. Alex.
00:13:15I told you to wait.
00:13:17I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.
00:13:21I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:13:24I'll double your salary.
00:13:26I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.
00:13:31Look, you can't leave, okay?
00:13:35I need you to stay.
00:13:38How about starting with an apology?
00:13:41I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say,
00:13:44and you're still a dick to me.
00:13:47What do I have to do to please you?
00:13:51Look, I'm sorry, okay?
00:13:54It's not your fault.
00:13:57I just, uh...
00:14:08Alex, hang on.
00:14:14Alex.
00:14:16Hey, Alex, wait. Hold on a second.
00:14:19Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?
00:14:22But I can't lose you.
00:14:24I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.
00:14:27No more verbal abuse?
00:14:29I didn't...
00:14:32Fine.
00:14:34No more.
00:14:35And no more calling me waitress.
00:14:36It's Miss Livingston or Alex.
00:14:39Got it.
00:14:41And you said something about doubling my salary.
00:14:45Stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?
00:14:52You won't regret it.
00:14:54Want a bet?
00:15:10Okay.
00:15:21Sorry I'm late.
00:15:23Traffic was hell.
00:15:26A menu for you, sir.
00:15:32Hi, Malia.
00:15:33Can't compete with that iPad.
00:15:36We ordered drinks.
00:15:40A 2005 Romanée Conti.
00:15:43Best bottle on the menu.
00:15:45It better be. It cost $15,000.
00:15:48We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.
00:15:50Not until after I get board approval.
00:15:57So, what did you want to talk to me about?
00:16:01Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:16:07It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:16:11Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?
00:16:14Your mother and I love you very much.
00:16:17It's just...
00:16:20It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.
00:16:24Maybe...
00:16:27We could try a little harder.
00:16:36Hey.
00:16:38I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.
00:16:41Thank you, Ms. Livingston.
00:16:44So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.
00:17:02Bacon, are you listening to me?
00:17:04Sorry, as I was saying, where was I?
00:17:08You can just take your top off.
00:17:10Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top.
00:17:18I gotta go.
00:17:30No soy sauce in this whole building?
00:17:34You're still here, that's surprising.
00:17:38You and my brother getting along better?
00:17:40Yeah, everything's just peachy.
00:17:44So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that, a lover's quarrel?
00:17:50Look who's blushing.
00:17:52I am not blushing and that wasn't a lover's quarrel, he doesn't like me like that.
00:17:58So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
00:18:03Chase.
00:18:05Bacon.
00:18:07So we were just talking about you.
00:18:09Lovely assistant you've got here.
00:18:11Such a sweetheart.
00:18:13Anywho, I gotta go, I'll talk to you later, Alex.
00:18:16You needed me for something?
00:18:20The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night and I need you to go with me.
00:18:27You need a date?
00:18:29No, what I need is my assistant close by.
00:18:32So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.
00:18:36And here, take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.
00:18:41Try to keep it under $10,000, alright?
00:18:44No problem, I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.
00:18:50Got it, under $10,000.
00:18:54Oh, and seeing as I'm buying, I like red.
00:19:01I like red.
00:19:31I like red.
00:20:02I thought I said I like red.
00:20:05Did you?
00:20:07Oops, must have slipped my mind.
00:20:23Looks like we're almost there.
00:20:25Remember, this is a work event.
00:20:28The whole board's going to be there.
00:20:30It's easy on the drinks.
00:20:40Do as I say.
00:20:42I'll see you later.
00:20:44See you later.
00:20:46See you later.
00:20:48See you later.
00:20:50See you later.
00:20:52See you later.
00:20:54Not as I do.
00:21:02You ready?
00:21:25Congratulations.
00:21:41So, Miss Livingston.
00:21:44I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight, and...
00:21:48You lied to me.
00:21:50Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:56I thought only HR saw that.
00:21:59Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar.
00:22:03I think that's a very sweet name.
00:22:05I'm not embarrassed, it's just... private.
00:22:11My parents were the only ones who called me that.
00:22:16I see.
00:22:19I apologize.
00:22:21I didn't know.
00:22:23I didn't mean to upset you.
00:22:26Hey.
00:22:28Alex.
00:22:31I need...
00:22:33I'm sorry.
00:22:40I think I owe you a drink.
00:22:42I'll be right back.
00:22:50Look at you.
00:22:52You look stunning.
00:22:54See the dress?
00:22:58It's gonna turn you and me straight.
00:23:00Picked it out just for you.
00:23:02It's perfect. May I have this dance, milady?
00:23:20For you.
00:23:22Hey, bro. Is that for me?
00:23:24Get your own drink, bro.
00:23:26And maybe your own date while you're at it.
00:23:30Date?
00:23:32I knew it.
00:23:34My guest. You know what I mean.
00:23:36Yeah, sure. I know what you mean.
00:23:38I'll take that. I'll leave you guys to it.
00:23:50It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:23:53Oh, I'm being weird?
00:23:55Everyone else is dancing.
00:23:57It would look strange if we didn't.
00:23:59And besides,
00:24:01it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:05Right.
00:24:20So,
00:24:22something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:25Jace?
00:24:27Of course not. That was nothing.
00:24:29It didn't look like nothing.
00:24:32If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
00:24:36Don't be ridiculous.
00:24:38I'm just looking out for my assistant.
00:24:43Well, I doubt he's interested. He's, you know...
00:24:45You know.
00:24:47He's what?
00:24:50You don't know?
00:24:54Never mind.
00:24:56So, you guys aren't that close then?
00:24:58Well, excuse me if I don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits.
00:25:02If you hadn't noticed, I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America.
00:25:07It's important to make time for family, Laken.
00:25:10That's none of your concern.
00:25:11Just focus on steering clear of an office romance, Miss Livingston.
00:25:15It's unprofessional.
00:25:19What? This?
00:25:21This is just two co-workers dancing.
00:25:24Right.
00:25:26A totally normal boss-slash-assistant slow dance.
00:25:30It's completely innocent.
00:25:32Hmm.
00:25:34We're barely touching.
00:25:36Laken.
00:25:39Dad.
00:25:41Well, some of our board members are already here.
00:25:44I need you to make your rounds.
00:25:46Miss Livingston?
00:25:49Shall we?
00:25:55Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent dance.
00:26:00I'm not sure if that's a compliment.
00:26:02Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
00:26:07Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Laken.
00:26:13Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
00:26:17Oh, yes. Detroit and Cleveland. Nice work.
00:26:21Yes, and we're also improving transit times.
00:26:24I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:33Team there and finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
00:26:37Hi, Laken.
00:26:39What are you doing here?
00:26:41Just thought I'd stop by.
00:26:43Thought you could use some moral support.
00:26:45Where's Malia?
00:26:47I got a babysitter.
00:26:49I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:26:55Who's this?
00:26:57Uh, no one.
00:26:59Just, uh, my assistant.
00:27:01Alex.
00:27:03Nice to meet you, Alice.
00:27:06As I was saying, the transit time's in New York.
00:27:09Oh, come on, Laken.
00:27:11Don't be a bore. It's a party.
00:27:14No one wants to talk about business.
00:27:16Am I right?
00:27:18Let's dance.
00:27:20Maybe later. These gentlemen are on the board.
00:27:22You don't mind if I steal him, do you?
00:27:31What are you doing?
00:27:33Are you drunk? The whole office is here.
00:27:35We never have any time together.
00:27:37And there's a reason for that, Camilla.
00:27:39We're not together anymore.
00:27:41You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
00:27:44Oh, come on, Laken.
00:27:46I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
00:27:48I just...
00:27:50I miss you.
00:27:52And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
00:27:56I was hoping you'd dance with me.
00:27:58For old time's sake.
00:28:02One dance.
00:28:20Excuse me, gentlemen.
00:28:24Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:26Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:29I know you miss this.
00:28:35This is a work event, Camilla.
00:28:38Facts, Laken. So tense.
00:28:42I could fix that, you know.
00:28:44What do you want?
00:28:46And don't give me some bullshit about missing me.
00:28:49I know you.
00:28:51You want money, don't you?
00:28:53Have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day?
00:28:57Malia's getting older.
00:28:59It's only getting harder to take care of her, especially with her situation.
00:29:04We should be a family.
00:29:06We tried.
00:29:08And failed miserably.
00:29:10I can't be with you, Camilla.
00:29:12Are you sure about that?
00:29:14Camilla.
00:29:16Don't.
00:29:17Kiss me.
00:29:18If you don't feel anything, I'll leave you alone.
00:29:23Stop.
00:29:24Jesus.
00:29:28Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
00:29:31Laken, are you listening to me?
00:29:34Look at me.
00:29:36You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:38Because you know I will.
00:29:42Let me make something very clear to you.
00:29:45We are never getting back together, Camilla.
00:29:47You hear me?
00:29:48Never.
00:29:49Now, you need to go.
00:29:50What?
00:29:51Right now.
00:30:15Not having any fun?
00:30:17Not having any fun?
00:30:25Let's see if we can change that.
00:30:33It was my mom's 60th birthday, right?
00:30:36And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table.
00:30:40And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender.
00:30:44So it's the last call, right?
00:30:45I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
00:30:47Agnes is dragging him to the bathroom.
00:30:49Oh my God.
00:30:50Stop.
00:30:53Something funny?
00:30:58Time to go.
00:31:03Okay.
00:31:11Arturo.
00:31:14Take Miss Livingston home.
00:31:15You're being incredibly rude, you know that?
00:31:17You're getting wasted at a company party.
00:31:20It's totally inappropriate.
00:31:22Don't you inappropriate me.
00:31:23Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
00:31:25You made out in front of everyone.
00:31:27First of all, she's my ex.
00:31:29And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
00:31:32I'm the CEO.
00:31:33Interrupt.
00:31:35Right.
00:31:36Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
00:31:38What, my title not good enough for you?
00:31:40Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
00:31:42CEO this week, chairman the next.
00:31:45Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.
00:31:47What do you care anyway?
00:31:49I thought you weren't attracted to me.
00:31:51I'm not.
00:31:53Oh yeah?
00:31:54Yeah.
00:31:56Liar.
00:31:58Fuck.
00:32:11Fucking perverts.
00:32:18I didn't expect you to have tattoos.
00:32:21Yeah, I was.
00:32:22You don't know about me.
00:32:28Bitch.
00:32:31That cost $8,000.
00:32:33Yeah, my fucking money.
00:32:36Now get the hell over here.
00:32:44Is that a scar?
00:32:47It's odd.
00:32:51Fuck me.
00:32:57Fuck.
00:33:28Fuck.
00:33:49You, uh, want to come inside?
00:33:54Uh, no.
00:33:58Right.
00:33:59No.
00:34:01Of course not.
00:34:03Well,
00:34:05I guess
00:34:07I'll see you on Monday.
00:34:25Morning.
00:34:28Morning.
00:34:36I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
00:34:41It's not your fault.
00:34:42Lakin barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?
00:34:44Me, Dad.
00:34:46But I've seen how he is with Malia and...
00:34:49He's a soft spot.
00:34:51Lakin's got some serious trust issues.
00:34:54Like, he needs therapy about it.
00:34:56Camila really messed him up.
00:34:59Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:35:02That bitch is a gold digger.
00:35:04I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
00:35:07Took him, like, three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
00:35:10ooh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:15Jesus.
00:35:17Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened.
00:35:20It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:35:27Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
00:35:30How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:35:32Seven? I'll text you the details.
00:35:35Yeah, I'm down.
00:35:37Great.
00:35:57Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
00:36:00Dad insisted.
00:36:02Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
00:36:05I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
00:36:08You know, like normal business partners and not...
00:36:10Family members.
00:36:12Exactly.
00:36:17Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:36:20Grandpa, I told you it's me.
00:36:22You? Ah, you're too tall.
00:36:25You know, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
00:36:29Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:32Hmm.
00:36:33Because this little woman is an imposter.
00:36:37Are we expecting company?
00:36:40Are we expecting company?
00:36:52Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:37:00Alex?
00:37:01Lincoln?
00:37:02You made it.
00:37:09Come on.
00:37:26Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:37:30Me neither.
00:37:40It's okay.
00:37:41I don't like asparagus either.
00:37:44My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.
00:37:48He's right.
00:37:49It is.
00:37:51Look on the bright side.
00:37:53At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:38:03That was delicious.
00:38:05Alright.
00:38:09Miss Livingston.
00:38:11A word.
00:38:19Uh, Mr. Blainford, about the other night.
00:38:23I know the gala was a mess with Camilla.
00:38:25Alex, I've seen a change in my son.
00:38:29Really?
00:38:30It's the first time I've seen him smile in years.
00:38:33Keep doing what you're doing.
00:38:36You planned this, didn't you?
00:38:38I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone.
00:38:42Thank you, Jace.
00:38:43You're very welcome.
00:38:44Jace, don't.
00:38:45Bye.
00:38:47Wanna watch Disney with us?
00:38:49Uh, you have a spelling test to study for, remember?
00:38:52But I wanna hang out with Alex.
00:38:54Please, daddy.
00:38:55Please.
00:39:01Works for me.
00:39:09I'll be right back.
00:39:11Hey.
00:39:14Get your bed.
00:39:16Come on.
00:39:39Come on.
00:39:58She likes you, you know?
00:40:00She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:40:04I like her too.
00:40:09So, are we gonna figure out what happened?
00:40:13Or did I just fuck myself out of a job?
00:40:18Your job is not in danger.
00:40:22Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
00:40:28What do you want me to say, Alex?
00:40:29I...
00:40:31I can't get involved with my assistant.
00:40:33Not with the board watching my every move.
00:40:35But I also can't accept the fact that
00:40:38Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...
00:40:43I thought I did something wrong.
00:40:45I want you, Alex.
00:40:47That's the problem.
00:40:56What if we separate church and state?
00:41:00What if we separate church and state?
00:41:05At work, we're professional.
00:41:09But outside of work, we're...
00:41:12Unprofessional?
00:41:29Left and right.
00:41:30Wondering where my head's going.
00:41:33I'm asleep.
00:41:35What can you do?
00:41:37All of my problems.
00:41:42Leah, hurry. Come on.
00:41:43Go! Come on!
00:41:46Let's go, Leah. Come on.
00:41:47Mom!
00:41:48Faster!
00:41:51Hey.
00:41:52Uh, Lincoln's not here right now.
00:41:54He just landed in New York.
00:41:55New York.
00:41:56I know.
00:41:57But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.
00:42:02Going to LA.
00:42:03Business trip.
00:42:04So, she's all yours.
00:42:06Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be childcare.
00:42:10I'm sure you'll figure something out.
00:42:14Mommy loves you, Malia.
00:42:18I'll see you in two weeks, okay?
00:42:24Why doesn't she want to be with me?
00:42:27Hey, hey. It's okay, Malia.
00:42:42Alex, what's going on?
00:42:43Hey, we have a problem.
00:42:44Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left.
00:42:47She said she can't take care of this week after all.
00:42:49What?
00:42:50Let me talk to her.
00:42:53Hi, honey. Are you okay?
00:42:55Hi.
00:42:56Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...
00:43:00I'm going to be back tonight.
00:43:01And in the meantime, Alex is going to take care of you, okay?
00:43:03Everything is fine.
00:43:04I love you.
00:43:05I love you, too.
00:43:11I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this.
00:43:14So much for that family time she wanted.
00:43:16I woke up the first flight out this evening.
00:43:19I woke up the first flight out this evening.
00:43:22Okay.
00:43:23Okay. Bye.
00:43:32Okay, so we'll get you fed. I can help you with your homework.
00:43:35And by the time your dad gets back...
00:43:38Is that too much rice?
00:43:41I'm sorry.
00:43:43You have nothing to be sorry about.
00:43:50Has your mom done this before?
00:43:54Sort of.
00:43:55Sometimes she leaves me with some of her friends for a few days
00:43:59so she can go on work trips.
00:44:04Work trips. Huh.
00:44:07Does your dad know about this?
00:44:09I'm not supposed to tell him.
00:44:12She says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.
00:44:18Shit! I mean, shoot!
00:44:38Oh my God! Malia!
00:44:40Malia.
00:44:44I'm sorry.
00:44:45I didn't mean to.
00:45:00Better?
00:45:04Good.
00:45:09How about we order some pizza?
00:45:15Okay.
00:45:34Malia?
00:45:36Do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:40You can talk to me.
00:45:43Believe me. I understand.
00:45:47What do you mean?
00:45:52It's from surgery.
00:45:54I was born with a heart defect.
00:45:56Just like you.
00:45:57Really?
00:46:00I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:03I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:26Who is it?
00:46:28It's me.
00:46:33Lincoln.
00:46:35Hi.
00:46:38Hi.
00:46:40Can I see Malia?
00:47:03Hi.
00:47:12Daddy.
00:47:14It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here.
00:47:17Go back to sleep.
00:47:19No, stay.
00:47:23I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:25No, you stay too.
00:47:30It's alright with me.
00:47:32It's okay.
00:48:03Where do you think you're going?
00:48:05To find Malia.
00:48:08I already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:48:12We're all alone.
00:48:15What about work?
00:48:20Time off for good behavior.
00:48:33Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:48:40It wasn't a problem.
00:48:44Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:48:51Let me make it up to you.
00:48:56How are you going to do that?
00:49:03I don't know if I can take it.
00:49:07Let me show you.
00:49:26It's worth benefits.
00:49:32Not really.
00:49:36Sorry, I was just curious.
00:49:42Congenital heart defect. You don't want to hear about it. It's too much.
00:49:46Too much?
00:49:48This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:49:52My parents were incredible.
00:49:55They gave up everything for me.
00:49:56They drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.
00:50:03And now they're gone.
00:50:05Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:50:09I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then...
00:50:14Alex.
00:50:15Sorry, way too much information.
00:50:18Especially from a fuck buddy. You don't need to know my sob story.
00:50:22You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.
00:50:25I know. She told me.
00:50:28Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:50:32Look, I've never told anybody this, but...
00:50:36Malia was born with her defect because Camilla...
00:50:41She took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out on modeling gigs.
00:50:46I only found out before it was too late.
00:50:49Oh my god.
00:50:51It's terrible.
00:50:53Truth is, she never really wanted to have a baby.
00:50:57I did.
00:50:59I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:51:02Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:51:08I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:51:11And the only reason she wanted to have a baby was because she was pregnant.
00:51:15And the only reason she wants to get back together is for the money.
00:51:20Not for me, and certainly not for her daughter.
00:51:24She's always been irresponsible, but this latest stunt?
00:51:28Abandoning her daughter like that?
00:51:32Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?
00:51:34I want to, but it's too risky.
00:51:37The courts usually side with the mother.
00:51:39I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:51:42They don't always.
00:51:46Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:51:50What did she say to you?
00:51:52Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:51:55It's dangerous and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:51:59I think you could have a case here.
00:52:01I don't know.
00:52:03I don't want to put her through that.
00:52:04I mean, making her testify against her own mother?
00:52:08I can't do that.
00:52:09I know you want what's best for Malia.
00:52:12And sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:52:16Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:52:19And if that's money, fine.
00:52:21You have it.
00:52:23Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:52:26You're right.
00:52:28Malia deserves better.
00:52:31I will talk to her this week.
00:52:45Seems like I owe you again.
00:52:50Greedy?
00:52:52I meant breakfast.
00:52:55You can cook?
00:52:57Yes, I can.
00:52:59For the right company.
00:53:10Ta-da!
00:53:18I should have known someone named Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:53:24Shit, fuck, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
00:53:28It's okay.
00:53:29Really, it's actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:53:35Thank you again for everything.
00:53:37I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:53:40And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:53:48Right.
00:53:50Not exactly.
00:53:56He told you all of that?
00:53:58What are you, a miracle worker?
00:53:59A saint?
00:54:01Hardly.
00:54:03Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone?
00:54:10Cross my heart. I hope to die.
00:54:15Your dad is paying me to do this. To help Lakin.
00:54:20That's what a job is. You work for the company. You know that, right?
00:54:23You don't understand.
00:54:25Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:54:32He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla by any means necessary, he said.
00:54:38Now that Lakin and I are-
00:54:39Fucking like rabbits?
00:54:42Co-workers with benefits, excuse me?
00:54:45It just, it seems wrong not to tell him.
00:54:49Why? Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it? Seems like a win-win to me.
00:54:54It won't feel like that if he finds out. He'll think I'm just using him.
00:54:58Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:55:00Geez, I can't keep lying to him. I think, I think I'm falling for him.
00:55:11So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:55:22Thanks for meeting me. I wanted to talk to you about-
00:55:26Your new girlfriend?
00:55:28What?
00:55:29I know all about your little sleepover.
00:55:32You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's life.
00:55:37Especially that one.
00:55:39What do you mean by that one?
00:55:41Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in L.A.
00:55:45It was a work trip.
00:55:46Oh, really?
00:55:47Really.
00:55:57She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been.
00:56:01Which is actually why I'm here.
00:56:03Enough is enough.
00:56:05I want sole custody.
00:56:08So this is it?
00:56:10You want to break up our family for that lying little-
00:56:14You don't want a family. You just want my money.
00:56:17You think I want money?
00:56:20How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:56:22What do you mean?
00:56:27I hate to be the one to tell you this, but that girl is using you, Lakin.
00:56:39I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:56:43What do you mean she's using me?
00:56:46The only reason why she's working for you is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:56:55No, she wouldn't do that. That's not who she is.
00:56:58If you don't believe me, just ask your dad.
00:57:10Is it true?
00:57:12Is it true?
00:57:14Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:57:16Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:57:22It was for your own good.
00:57:24Do not give me that father knows best routine. This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:57:29Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:57:33That is absurd. This has nothing to do with the company.
00:57:36Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader.
00:57:42As it does the way you close yourself off from any connection, romantic or...
00:57:46So what? I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart? That is bullshit.
00:57:50My love life, your business.
00:57:52But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:57:56I still think she's a smart girl with a good heart.
00:57:59She cares about Malia.
00:58:01And she challenges you.
00:58:03She's fired.
00:58:05Thanks to you.
00:58:26What are you doing here?
00:58:29We need to talk.
00:58:31Oh yeah?
00:58:33You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together?
00:58:37Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
00:58:40Because you still love her?
00:58:42God, I was so fucking stupid.
00:58:44Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
00:58:48God, Alex, I'm so sorry.
00:58:50I'm so sorry.
00:58:51Your little deal with my dad?
00:58:54God, Alex, I...
00:58:56I trusted you.
00:58:58I told you things that I've told my family.
00:59:01And this whole time, you were just in it for the money.
00:59:05I...
00:59:07That was before anything happened between us.
00:59:10Lincoln, I couldn't say no.
00:59:12That kind of money...
00:59:14You know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
00:59:17And fucking me, what? That was just a way to ensure job security?
00:59:20That's all I am to you? Just a transaction?
00:59:23Of course not.
00:59:26How dare you?
00:59:28Why should I believe you?
00:59:30You know, you're just like her.
00:59:33I am not like Camilla.
00:59:35Lincoln, I care about you.
00:59:37You're fired.
00:59:39And this thing between us?
00:59:41That's over too.
00:59:50Fuck.
01:00:11Let's go.
01:00:19Let's go.
01:00:37Rocky Road, huh?
01:00:39I've got the perfect pairing.
01:00:43You gonna let me in or what?
01:00:49You are out of your mind.
01:00:51Showing up here is insane.
01:00:53Like you don't fucking love it?
01:00:55I don't.
01:00:57I've changed.
01:00:59I've heard that before.
01:01:01God, it turns me on when you act like that.
01:01:03Alright, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:01:06Have you left your house yet?
01:01:08Well, I'm gonna try and get my old job back,
01:01:10so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:01:13Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot.
01:01:16You can take some time to mourn.
01:01:20I can't waste any more time on Lincoln.
01:01:24It was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me.
01:01:39What's wrong with me?
01:01:42Nothing.
01:01:44Absolutely nothing.
01:01:50I'm sorry.
01:01:53I just...
01:01:57I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:02:04Hey.
01:02:06Text me, okay?
01:02:08Just because we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:12I will.
01:02:15I promise.
01:02:19I'm gonna be on my way.
01:02:49Hey.
01:03:15Hey.
01:03:16I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:17I used to work here.
01:03:32You really need to give me a key.
01:03:36You want a drink?
01:03:38Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:03:40Second cabinet to the left.
01:03:48Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:03:52Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:03:55We were just fucking and now we're not.
01:03:58I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit?
01:04:02I don't.
01:04:04Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:07Very dramatic, by the way.
01:04:09What do you care?
01:04:11She's all yours now.
01:04:13Her little deal with Dad is moot,
01:04:14and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:16Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.
01:04:24Yeah.
01:04:27You're always so wrapped up in your own shit
01:04:29you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:04:35I'm sorry.
01:04:38Really.
01:04:41I can't believe I didn't...
01:04:43I can't believe I didn't...
01:04:48Are you good?
01:04:53I'm good.
01:05:07Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:12Why is it you're always flirting with her, Alex?
01:05:14I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:17She's a good person, Lakin.
01:05:19She cares about you.
01:05:21A lot.
01:05:24She hated the deal.
01:05:26She hated lying to you.
01:05:28She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:05:32And why should I?
01:05:34Because not everyone's Camilla.
01:05:36Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:05:41Call her.
01:06:06Hey.
01:06:23Hey.
01:06:35Fuck.
01:06:57Fuck him.
01:07:03So, that's $250,000.
01:07:05A year?
01:07:07Every year.
01:07:09Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:07:11So, nine more years then.
01:07:13Eight.
01:07:15You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:07:35Pleasure doing business with you.
01:07:42You don't want to say goodbye?
01:07:44She's upstairs waiting.
01:07:46I can't. I have a flight to Miami in an hour.
01:07:48Give her a kiss from me, will you?
01:08:00Good fucking riddance.
01:08:02I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:05It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:08I am going to speak to the board in the morning.
01:08:10Alright?
01:08:12If you gentlemen will excuse me.
01:08:16I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:08:23Congrats, bro.
01:08:25Let's celebrate.
01:08:36Come on, we should be celebrating.
01:08:38Ding dong, the witch agreed to settle.
01:08:41Yeah.
01:08:43And now Malia has to live the rest of her life
01:08:46knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her to fight for custody.
01:08:49On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:08:52You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:08:54What else could you want?
01:08:57Maybe a certain little assistant that'll help you get custody.
01:09:01She blocked my number.
01:09:02And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees
01:09:05begging for her to take me back.
01:09:07It would make me look insane.
01:09:09Well, insane or romantic.
01:09:14She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:16And I don't blame her.
01:09:18Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back,
01:09:20but I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:09:26She's working here again?
01:09:29Is that why you brought me here?
01:09:30Go get her.
01:09:46Hi.
01:09:48Ready to order?
01:09:50I'll come back in a few more minutes.
01:09:57Alex.
01:09:59Alex.
01:10:01Lincoln?
01:10:04What are you doing here?
01:10:06Jace brought me.
01:10:08To celebrate.
01:10:10I won full custody.
01:10:13Congratulations.
01:10:15Yeah, I...
01:10:17I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:19Alex, I...
01:10:22I want to apologize.
01:10:24I made a huge mistake.
01:10:26Thanks. Thank you.
01:10:28No.
01:10:40You okay?
01:10:45Someone call 911!
01:10:47Help!
01:10:49It's okay.
01:10:59Dr. Benjamin?
01:11:01Dr. Benjamin?
01:11:07Any update?
01:11:13There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but...
01:11:17The doctor said that
01:11:19she's in critical condition.
01:11:21They're going to operate tomorrow.
01:11:24And that her chances are 50-50.
01:11:26Jesus.
01:11:28Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:11:33The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:11:37And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.
01:11:40I should have just left her alone.
01:11:42It's not your fault, Lincoln.
01:11:44And now Alex could...
01:11:46She could...
01:11:47Hey, stop.
01:11:48Don't talk like that.
01:11:58Lincoln?
01:12:10Lincoln?
01:12:13Oh my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:12:15Jesus Christ.
01:12:17I was so worried, I thought...
01:12:21I thought that I might have lost you.
01:12:26I'm fine.
01:12:29You should leave.
01:12:31What?
01:12:32What are you talking about?
01:12:33Lincoln, why are you here?
01:12:35I'm here because I care about you, because...
01:12:37Because you feel guilty.
01:12:39You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:12:42No, it's not like that.
01:12:44I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.
01:12:48I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:12:53You are not...
01:12:54I'd like you to go.
01:12:56Go.
01:13:24Morning, sleepyhead.
01:13:27Morning.
01:13:33Sit there for a minute.
01:13:38I got you something.
01:13:45This...
01:13:47Where did all the flowers come from?
01:13:50It was Dad.
01:13:52You feel horrible he wasn't here after your episode,
01:13:54so he's been helping out with Mulio while Lincoln watches over you.
01:13:58Fancy pacemaker, extra court.
01:14:00It's done.
01:14:02You know?
01:14:04Look at me, Jace.
01:14:07You deserve love.
01:14:11It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:14:16Jesus.
01:14:17Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
01:14:19Fuck.
01:14:20I'm sorry, I just...
01:14:21I thought you might...
01:14:23Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:14:26Sorry.
01:14:28Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:14:29Alex.
01:14:31You're recovering from surgery.
01:14:33Let me at least help.
01:14:38Malia asks about you all the time, you know.
01:14:42She misses you.
01:14:44Everyone misses you.
01:14:46My dad, Jace...
01:14:47My dad, Jace...
01:14:51And me.
01:14:56I can see that now.
01:14:58If just...
01:15:03What you told me about your parents,
01:15:06and how they sacrificed everything for you,
01:15:08do you really think that what they did for you makes you...
01:15:11They had because of me.
01:15:13Yeah, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again,
01:15:16they would do it exactly the same?
01:15:19That's not sacrifice.
01:15:22That's love.
01:15:24I've been thinking about it a lot,
01:15:26without expecting anything in return.
01:15:28I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:15:32What your parents have taught me
01:15:35is that
01:15:37supporting someone,
01:15:39it's not about an obligation
01:15:41or to force an outcome.
01:15:43It is simply because...
01:15:45Because you...
01:15:49Miss Livingston,
01:15:51you are the most
01:15:53strong
01:15:55and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:16:01And since you clearly don't believe me,
01:16:05I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:16:08Prove it? How?
01:16:10Is that...
01:16:12Scars.
01:16:14Just like yours.
01:16:18Are those tattoos?
01:16:20I wanted it to be permanent.
01:16:24I love you, Alex.
01:16:27I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:16:35I love you.
01:16:39Will you please forgive me for being such an...
01:16:42I love you too.
01:16:59Blake,
01:17:01I want to take you to a party.
01:17:04Another gala?
01:17:06Something like that.
01:17:07Something like that.
01:17:09Who is it?
01:17:11You'll see.
01:17:23Mommy.
01:17:26One...
01:17:28Just like you.
01:17:38I love you.
01:17:57It might not be the biggest present you get, but...
01:18:00I think you'll like it.
01:18:02I have one too.
01:18:07I love you.
01:18:09I love you too.