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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, Lincoln.
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.
00:01:30But, uh, how do you spell rapport?
00:01:33R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:01:36Comes from the French, rapport to.
00:01:38Bring back. As in, je rapporte ces plats à la cuisine.
00:01:42I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:44Well, you can bring back the dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:46I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:48I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:50I'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, I 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.
00:03:17It's okay.
00:03:18Give her some room to breathe.
00:03:19She'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, it's okay.
00:03:34Take 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, thank you.
00:04:48You know, there's an opening at my office.
00:04:51Less footwork, better pay.
00:04:54Why don't you come and see me?
00:04:56Monday morning, all right?
00:04:58We'll have a chat.
00:05:009 a.m.?
00:05:02And don't be late.
00:05:14Yeah, absolutely.
00:05:15I'm getting in the elevator.
00:05:16Let me call you right back.
00:05:17Okay.
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, waitress.
00:05:51Your 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.
00:06:40Sir, I appreciate the offer, I do.
00:06:43But I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:06:46Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:06:50I could use someone like you.
00:06:52You know, you're smart.
00:06:54You're good and under pressure.
00:06:57And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.
00:07:03What do you say?
00:07:06I say...
00:07:07I say...
00:07:09When do I start?
00:07:11Right now.
00:07:19Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.
00:07:25And your new boss.
00:07:27Her? Are you joking?
00:07:29I certainly am not.
00:07:31I'm still CEO for now.
00:07:33You do as I say.
00:07:37Good.
00:07:46Welcome aboard.
00:07:53Let's get started.
00:07:55Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?
00:07:57Oh.
00:08:03Coffee. Black. Every day within five minutes of my arrival.
00:08:07Lunch will be at 1pm sharp. No fast food.
00:08:12Are you writing this down?
00:08:15I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.
00:08:19Oh.
00:08:21And stay out of my personal life.
00:08:24That'll be all for now.
00:08:25I'll give you access to my work calendar later.
00:08:33That means you can go.
00:08:42Lakin, more like Lucifer.
00:08:46His bark's worse than his bite, trust me.
00:08:49I'm Jace, Lucifer's angelic younger brother.
00:08:53You are?
00:08:55Alex, Lakin's new assistant.
00:08:58And 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. We 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.
00:09:23Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times.
00:09:29And shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now.
00:09:35So what? We're just gonna bleed cash while you evaluate?
00:09:38I need solutions faster, not more excuses, people.
00:09:43We're exploring alternatives. Nothing definitive yet.
00:09:49Um, sorry to interrupt.
00:09:52But have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland
00:09:56and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?
00:10:00Huh. So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?
00:10:05Uh, no. But I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report
00:10:11while I could be off, but Cleveland's underutilized
00:10:14and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.
00:10:17It wouldn't solve all of your problems.
00:10:19It wouldn't solve all of your problems, but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely.
00:10:25Actually, that could work. Worth a shot.
00:10:29I mean, obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.
00:10:34Is there anything else I should know about my business?
00:10:38Not yet.
00:10:44Uh, you heard her. Let's move on this right away.
00:10:49That'll be all.
00:10:53Alex has to go.
00:10:55Absolutely not. She stays.
00:10:58Look, Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:11:02Seven this year.
00:11:04This girl is overstepping. She's jumping on executive leadership calls.
00:11:08Yes, she was right, but she is undermining me in front of my team.
00:11:11How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?
00:11:14So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?
00:11:17Lincoln, a good leader isn't threatened by his employees.
00:11:21Threatened? I 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.
00:11:28This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.
00:11:35You have to keep Alex.
00:11:38What are you saying?
00:11:40You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:11:47Okay.
00:12:05Hey.
00:12:07Malia, right?
00:12:09How are you feeling?
00:12:11Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.
00:12:13Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.
00:12:19What the hell are you doing?
00:12:23Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:31Your 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? I quit.
00:12:43It's only been a week. You're really giving up that fast?
00:12:46You know what? Fine. Leave.
00:12:49Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?
00:12:58Alex, hang on.
00:13:02Alex.
00:13:08Alex, wait. Alex.
00:13:14I 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. I'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?
00:13:39I don't have an apology.
00:13:41I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and 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...
00:13:58Uh...
00:14:08Alex, hang on.
00:14:14Alex, hey.
00:14:16Alex, hey. 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. No more.
00:14:35And no more calling me waitress. It'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?
00:14:58Uh...
00:15:21Sorry I'm late. Traffic was hell.
00:15:25A menu for you, sir.
00:15:31Hi, Malia.
00:15:33Can't compete with that iPad.
00:15:35We ordered drinks.
00:15:39A 2005 Romanée Conti.
00:15:42Best bottle on the menu.
00:15:44It better be. It cost $15,000.
00:15:47We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.
00:15:49Not until after I get board approval.
00:15:55So, what did you want to talk to me about?
00:15:59Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:16:06It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:16:10Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?
00:16:13Your mother and I love you very much.
00:16:16It's just...
00:16:19It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.
00:16:21Maybe...
00:16:24We could try a little harder.
00:16:33Hey.
00:16:35Just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.
00:16:38Thank you, Ms. Livingston.
00:16:41So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.
00:16:51Okay.
00:16:53Okay.
00:16:58Okay.
00:17:02Aiken, are you listening to me?
00:17:05Sorry, as I was saying, where was I?
00:17:09You can just take your top off.
00:17:11Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top.
00:17:19I gotta go.
00:17:21Okay.
00:17:31No soy sauce in this whole building?
00:17:35You're still here? That's surprising.
00:17:39You and my brother getting along better?
00:17:41Yeah, everything's just peachy.
00:17:45So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that, a lover's quarrel?
00:17:51Look who's blushing.
00:17:53I am not blushing, and that wasn't a lover's quarrel. He doesn't like me like that.
00:17:59So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
00:18:03Chase.
00:18:05Aiken.
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?
00:18:17The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night, and I need you to go with me.
00:18:24You need a date?
00:18:26No, what I need is my assistant close by.
00:18:29So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.
00:18:34And here, take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.
00:18:39Try to keep it under $10,000, alright?
00:18:42No problem, I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.
00:18:46Got it. Under $10,000.
00:18:50Oh, and seeing as I'm buying, I like red.
00:19:15I like red.
00:19:45I like red.
00:20:07I thought I said I like red.
00:20:09Did you?
00:20:11Oops, must've slipped my mind.
00:20:16What?
00:20:28Looks like we're almost there.
00:20:38Remember, this is a work event. The whole board's gonna be there.
00:20:43It's easy on the drinks.
00:20:45Cheers.
00:20:53Do as I say, not as I do.
00:21:02You ready?
00:21:15Cheers.
00:21:41So, Miss Livingston.
00:21:44I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight, and you lied to me.
00:21:51Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:57I thought only HR saw that.
00:22:00Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar. I think that's a very sweet name.
00:22:06I'm not embarrassed, it's just private.
00:22:10My parents were the only ones who called me that.
00:22:15I see.
00:22:18I apologize. I didn't know. I didn't mean to upset you.
00:22:25Hey.
00:22:27Alex.
00:22:30I mean it. I'm sorry.
00:22:40I think I owe you a drink. I'll be right back.
00:22:50Look at you. You look stunning.
00:22:54Let's see the dress.
00:22:58Let's get Tony and me straight.
00:23:00Picked it out just for you.
00:23:01It's perfect. May I have this dance, milady?
00:23:23For you.
00:23:25Hey, bro. Is that for me?
00:23:26Get your own drink, bro. And maybe your own date while you're at it.
00:23:32Date?
00:23:33I knew it.
00:23:34My guest. You know what I mean.
00:23:36Sure, I know what you mean. I'll take that. I'll leave you guys to it.
00:23:51It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:23:54Why am I being weird?
00:23:56Everyone else is dancing. It would look strange if we didn't.
00:24:00And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:07Right.
00:24:20So, something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:25Jase? Of course not. That was nothing.
00:24:28It didn't look like nothing.
00:24:31If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
00:24:35Don't be ridiculous. I'm just looking out for my assistant.
00:24:42Well, I doubt he's interested. He's, you know...
00:24:47He's what?
00:24:50You don't know?
00:24:54Never mind. So, 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.
00:25:08It's important to make time for family, Lincoln.
00:25:11That's none of your concern.
00:25:13Just focus on steering clear of an office romance, Miss Livingston.
00:25:18It's unprofessional.
00:25:22What? This?
00:25:24This is just two co-workers dancing.
00:25:27Right. A totally normal boss-slash-assistant slow dance.
00:25:33He's completely innocent.
00:25:36We're barely touching.
00:25:42Lincoln.
00:25:45Dad.
00:25:47Well, some of our board members are already here. I need you to make your rounds.
00:25:52Miss Livingston?
00:25:53Miss Livingston?
00:25:55Shall we?
00:26:01Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
00:26:07Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Lincoln.
00:26:13Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
00:26:16Oh, yes. Detroit and Cleveland. Nice work.
00:26:20Yes, and we're also improving transit times. I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:35Team there and finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
00:26:38I like it.
00:26:40What 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?
00:26:46I got a babysitter.
00:26:47I got a babysitter.
00:26:50I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:26:56Who's this?
00:26:58Uh, no one. Just, uh, my assistant.
00:27:02Alex. Nice to meet you, Alice.
00:27:07As I was saying, the transit times in New York are really-
00:27:09Oh, come on, Lincoln.
00:27:11Don't be a whore. It's a party. No one wants to talk about business. Am I right?
00:27:17Let's dance.
00:27:18Maybe later. These gentlemen are on the board.
00:27:22You don't mind if I steal him, do you?
00:27:33What are you doing? Are you drunk? The whole office is here.
00:27:37We never have any time together.
00:27:38And there's a reason for that, Camilla. We're not together anymore.
00:27:42You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
00:27:45Oh, come on, Lincoln.
00:27:47I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
00:27:49I just...
00:27:51I miss you.
00:27:53And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
00:27:57I was hoping you'd dance with me.
00:28:00For old time's sake.
00:28:04One dance.
00:28:14One dance.
00:28:22Excuse me, gentlemen.
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, Lincoln. So tense.
00:28:42I could fix that, you know.
00:28:44What do you want, hmm?
00:28:46And don't give me some bullshit about missing me. I know you.
00:28:50You want money, don't you?
00:28:52Have 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.
00:29:03We should be a family.
00:29:05We tried.
00:29:07And failed miserably.
00:29:09I can't be with you, Camilla.
00:29:11Are 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.
00:29:25Stop. Jesus.
00:29:29Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
00:29:33Lincoln, are you listening to me?
00:29:36Look at me.
00:29:38You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:40Because 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?
00:29:48Ever.
00:29:49Now, you need to go.
00:29:51But...
00:29:52Right now.
00:30:12Okay.
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.
00:30:45So it's last call, right?
00:30:46I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
00:30:48Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom.
00:30:54Something funny?
00:30:59Time to go.
00:31:04Okay.
00:31:10Arturo.
00:31:12Took Miss Livingston home.
00:31:13You're being incredibly rude, you know that?
00:31:15You're getting wasted at a company party.
00:31:18It's totally inappropriate.
00:31:20Don't you inappropriate me.
00:31:21Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
00:31:23You made out in front of everyone.
00:31:25First of all, she's my ex.
00:31:27And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
00:31:30I'm the CEO.
00:31:31Interrupt.
00:31:33Right.
00:31:34Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
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?
00:31:48I thought you weren't attracted to me.
00:31:51I'm not.
00:31:53Oh yeah?
00:31:54Yeah.
00:31:56Liar.
00:32:06What did you do to me?
00:32:10Fucking punks.
00:32:18I didn't expect you to have tattoos.
00:32:21Yeah, well there's nothing you don't know about me.
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 hot.
00:32:51Fuck me.
00:33:06Fuck me.
00:33:37Fuck me.
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,
00:34:04I guess
00:34:06I'll see you on Monday.
00:34:24Morning.
00:34:26Morning.
00:34:35I 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.
00:34:45But I've seen how he is with Malia and-
00:34:48He's a soft spot.
00:34:51Lakin's got some serious trust issues.
00:34:53Like, 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.
00:35:09And when he finally did, ooh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:14Jesus.
00:35:17Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened.
00:35:20It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:35:28I 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.
00:35:38Dad.
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?
00:36:23Grandpa, I told you it's me.
00:36:26You? You're too tall.
00:36:28You know, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
00:36:32Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:35Because this little woman is an imposter.
00:36:40Are we expecting company?
00:36:52Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:36:59Alex?
00:37:01Lincoln?
00:37:02You made it.
00:37:26Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:37:29Me neither.
00:37:41It's okay. I 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. It is.
00:37:51Look on the bright side.
00:37:53At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:38:00Thank you. That was delicious.
00:38:03All right.
00:38:07Miss Livingston.
00:38:09A word.
00:38:17Mr. Blainford, about the other night,
00:38:20I know the gala was a mess with Camilla.
00:38:23Alex, I've seen a change in my son.
00:38:27I'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. You're very welcome.
00:38:44Jace, don't.
00:38:46Wanna watch Disney with us?
00:38:49You have a spelling test to study for, remember?
00:38:52But I want to hang out with Alex.
00:38:54Please, Daddy, please.
00:39:01Works for me.
00:39:14I'll be right back.
00:39:16Hey.
00:39:19Chill out.
00:39:21Come on.
00:39:52Ah.
00:39:58She likes you, you know?
00:40:00She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:40:04I like her, too.
00:40:11So, are we gonna figure out what happened,
00:40:15or did I just fuck myself out of a job?
00:40:20Your job is not in danger.
00:40:24Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
00:40:30What do you want me to say, Alex?
00:40:33I can't get involved with my assistant,
00:40:36not with the board watching my every move.
00:40:40But I also can't accept the fact that
00:40:43Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...
00:40:47I thought I did something wrong.
00:40:50I want you, Alex.
00:40:52That's the problem.
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?
00:41:16Unprofessional.
00:41:42Liam, hurry. Come on.
00:41:44Let's go. Come on.
00:41:46Let's go, Leah. Come on.
00:41:48Mom!
00:41:49Faster.
00:41:51Hey, uh, Lincoln's not here right now.
00:41:54He just landed in New York.
00:41:56New York. I know.
00:41:58But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.
00:42:02Going to LA. Business trip.
00:42:05So, she's all yours.
00:42:07Oh, 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.
00:42:41Alex, 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.
00:42:56Hi, honey. Are you okay?
00:42:58Hi.
00:42:59Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...
00:43:03I'm gonna be back tonight, and in the meantime, Alex is gonna take care of you, okay?
00:43:06Everything is fine.
00:43:07I love you.
00:43:08I love you, too.
00:43:14I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this.
00:43:17So much for that family time she wanted.
00:43:19I will book 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.
00:43:56Sometimes she leaves me with some of her friends for a few days, so she can go on...
00:44:01work trips.
00:44:04Work trips. Huh.
00:44:07Does your dad know about this?
00:44:09I'm not supposed to tell him.
00:44:12He says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.
00:44:18Shit! I mean, shoot!
00:44:20I'm sorry.
00:44:38Oh my God! Malia!
00:44:40Malia.
00:44:44I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
00:44:50Cheers.
00:45:00Better?
00:45:04Good.
00:45:09How about we order some pizza?
00:45:21Okay.
00:45:33Malia?
00:45:36Do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:44You can talk to me.
00:45:46Believe me. I understand.
00:45:50What do you mean?
00:45:55It's from surgery.
00:45:57I was born with a heart defect.
00:45:59Just like you.
00:46:00Really?
00:46:03I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:21Who is it?
00:46:23It's me.
00:46:31Megan.
00:46:33Hi.
00:46:35Hi.
00:46:38Can I see Malia?
00:46:41Hi.
00:46:43Can I see Malia?
00:47:11Daddy.
00:47:13It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here.
00:47:16Go back to sleep.
00:47:18No, stay.
00:47:22I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:24No, you stay too.
00:47:29It's alright with me.
00:47:40It's okay.
00:48:07Where do you think you're going?
00:48:09Malia?
00:48:11I already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:48:15We're all alone.
00:48:19What about work?
00:48:23Time off for good behavior.
00:48:25Yeah.
00:48:35Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:48:42It wasn't a problem.
00:48:46Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:48:50Let me make it up to you.
00:48:55How are you going to do that?
00:49:03Let me show you.
00:49:20No.
00:49:31You're like the neighbors.
00:49:50You know, I think more people should try co-workers with benefits.
00:50:00So you want to tell me what happened here?
00:50:08Not really.
00:50:13Sorry, I um...
00:50:15I was just curious.
00:50:17Congenital heart defect.
00:50:19You don't want to hear about it. It's too much.
00:50:21Too much?
00:50:23This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:50:27My parents were incredible.
00:50:30They gave up everything for me.
00:50:32They drained their savings and what little life of wealth they built for themselves
00:50:36to try and make my life normal.
00:50:39And now they're gone.
00:50:41Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:50:44Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:50:48I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then...
00:50:53Alex.
00:50:54Sorry, way too much information.
00:50:57Especially from a fuck buddy. You don't need to know my sob story.
00:51:04You know that Melina's heart condition is congenital.
00:51:07I know. She told me.
00:51:09Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:51:14Look, I've never told anybody this, but...
00:51:18Melina was born with her defect because Camilla...
00:51:22She took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight
00:51:26or lose out on modeling gigs.
00:51:29I only found out before it was too late.
00:51:32My God.
00:51:34It's terrible.
00:51:36Truth is, she never really wanted to have a baby.
00:51:40I did.
00:51:42I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:51:45Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:51:50I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:51:54The only reason she wants to get back together
00:51:57is for the money.
00:51:59Not for me, and certainly not for her daughter.
00:52:02You know, she's always been irresponsible,
00:52:05but this latest stunt,
00:52:07abandoning her daughter like that, it's...
00:52:10Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?
00:52:13I want to, but it's too risky.
00:52:16The courts usually side with the mother.
00:52:18I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:52:20They don't always.
00:52:24Melina told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:52:28What did she say to you?
00:52:30Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:52:34It's dangerous, and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:52:38I think you could have a case here.
00:52:40I don't know.
00:52:42I don't want to put her through that.
00:52:44I mean, making her testify against her own mother?
00:52:47I can't do that.
00:52:49I know you want what's best for Malia,
00:52:52and sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:52:55Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:52:58And if that's money, fine.
00:53:01You have it.
00:53:03Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:53:06You're right.
00:53:08Malia deserves better.
00:53:11I will talk to her this week.
00:53:26Seems like I owe you again.
00:53:30Greedy?
00:53:32I meant breakfast.
00:53:35You can cook?
00:53:37Yes, I can.
00:53:39For the right company.
00:53:49Ta-da!
00:53:57I should have known someone named Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:54:02Shit, fuck, I'm sorry.
00:54:04I didn't mean to.
00:54:06It's okay.
00:54:08Really, it's actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:54:14Thank you again for everything.
00:54:16I know this wasn't part of the job description,
00:54:19and I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:54:27Right.
00:54:29Not exactly.
00:54:35He told you all of that?
00:54:37What are you, a miracle worker? A saint?
00:54:40Hardly.
00:54:43Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone?
00:54:49Cross my heart, I hope to die.
00:54:54Your dad is paying me to do this, to help Lakin.
00:54:59That's what a job is. You work for the company, you know that, right?
00:55:02You don't understand.
00:55:04Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life
00:55:08if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:55:11He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla by any means necessary, he said.
00:55:17Now that Lakin and I are-
00:55:18Fucking like rabbits?
00:55:20Co-workers with benefits, excuse me?
00:55:24It just, it seems wrong not to tell him.
00:55:28Why? Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it?
00:55:31Seems like a win-win to me.
00:55:33It won't feel like that if he finds out, he'll think I'm just using him.
00:55:37Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:55:40Chase, I can't keep lying to him, I think...
00:55:45I think I'm falling for him.
00:55:51So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:55:59Thanks for meeting me.
00:56:02I wanted to talk to you about-
00:56:04Your new girlfriend.
00:56:06What?
00:56:07I know all about your little sleepover.
00:56:10You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's life.
00:56:15Especially that one.
00:56:17What do you mean by that one?
00:56:19Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in L.A.
00:56:23It was a work trip.
00:56:24Oh, really?
00:56:26Yeah.
00:56:36She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been.
00:56:39Which is actually why I'm here.
00:56:42Enough is enough.
00:56:44I want sole custody.
00:56:47So this is it?
00:56:49You want to break up our family for that lying little-
00:56:52You don't want a family.
00:56:54You just want my money.
00:56:55I see right through you, Camilla.
00:56:56You think I want money?
00:56:59How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:57:01What do you mean?
00:57:06I hate to be the one to tell you this, but...
00:57:11That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:57:18I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:57:24What do you mean she's using me?
00:57:27The 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.
00:57:36No, she wouldn't do that. That's not who she is.
00:57:39If you don't believe me, just ask your dad.
00:57:45Is it true?
00:57:47Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:57:49Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:57:55It was for your own good.
00:57:57Do not give me that father-knows-best routine.
00:57:59This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:58:01Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:58:05That is absurd.
00:58:06This has nothing to do with the business.
00:58:08It's about the family.
00:58:11That is absurd.
00:58:13This has nothing to do with the company.
00:58:15Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader.
00:58:20As it does the way you close yourself off from any connection, romantic or...
00:58:24So what? I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart?
00:58:27That is bullshit.
00:58:29My love life, your business.
00:58:31But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:58:35Oxana is a smart girl with a good heart.
00:58:38She cares about Malia.
00:58:40And she challenges you.
00:58:42She is fired.
00:58:44Thanks to you.
00:59:06What are you doing here?
00:59:14We need to talk.
00:59:16We are?
00:59:18You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together?
00:59:22Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
00:59:25Because you still love her?
00:59:27God, I was so fucking stupid.
00:59:29Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
00:59:33God, Alex.
00:59:35I trusted you.
00:59:37I told you things that I've told my family.
00:59:40And this whole time...
00:59:42You were just in it for the money.
00:59:44I...
00:59:46That was before anything happened between us.
00:59:49Lincoln, I couldn't say no.
00:59:51That kind of money...
00:59:53You know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
00:59:55And fucking me, what? That was just a way to ensure job security?
00:59:59That's all I am to you? Just a transaction?
01:00:02Of course not.
01:00:05How dare you?
01:00:07Why should I believe you?
01:00:09You know, you're just like her.
01:00:12I am not like Camilla.
01:00:14Lincoln, I care about you.
01:00:16You're fired.
01:00:18And this thing between us?
01:00:20That's over too.
01:00:29Let's go.
01:00:50Let's go.
01:00:59Let's go.
01:01:16Rocky Road, huh?
01:01:18I've got the perfect pairing.
01:01:22You gonna let me in or what?
01:01:25Okay.
01:01:28You are out of your mind.
01:01:30Showing up here is insane.
01:01:32Like you don't fucking love it?
01:01:34I don't.
01:01:36I've changed.
01:01:38I've heard that before.
01:01:40God, it turns me on when you act like you do.
01:01:42Alright, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:01:44Have you left your house yet?
01:01:46Well, I'm gonna try and get my old job back,
01:01:48so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:01:52Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot.
01:01:55You can take some time to mourn.
01:01:59I can't waste any more time on Lincoln.
01:02:03I was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me.
01:02:18What's wrong with me?
01:02:21Nothing.
01:02:23Absolutely nothing.
01:02:30I'm sorry.
01:02:33I just...
01:02:37I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:02:44Hey.
01:02:46Text me, okay?
01:02:48Just because we work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:52We will.
01:02:54I promise.
01:03:18I love you.
01:03:48Hey, um...
01:03:50I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:52I used to work here.
01:03:56Lincoln, come on, man. Open up.
01:04:08You really need to give me a key.
01:04:12You want a drink?
01:04:14Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:04:16Second cabinet to the left.
01:04:25Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:04:29You can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:04:32We were just fucking, and now we're not.
01:04:35I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit?
01:04:39I don't.
01:04:41Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in alcohol?
01:04:44Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:47Very dramatic, by the way.
01:04:49What do you care?
01:04:51She's all yours now.
01:04:53Her little deal with Dad is moot, and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:56Jesus Christ, Lincoln, I'm gay.
01:05:04Yeah.
01:05:06You're always so wrapped up in your own shit,
01:05:08you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:05:15I'm sorry.
01:05:18Really.
01:05:21I can't believe I didn't...
01:05:26Are you good?
01:05:31I'm good.
01:05:45Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:50But you're always flirting with her.
01:05:52I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:56She's a good person, Lincoln.
01:05:58She cares about you. A lot.
01:06:02She hated the deal.
01:06:04She hated lying to you.
01:06:06She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:06:11And why should I?
01:06:13Because not everyone's Camilla.
01:06:19Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:06:24Call her.
01:06:44Hi.
01:07:02Hi.
01:07:13Fuck.
01:07:36Fuck him.
01:07:39So, that's $250,000 a year.
01:07:43Every year.
01:07:45Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:07:47So, nine more years, then.
01:07:49Eight.
01:07:51You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:08:09Pleasure doing business with you.
01:08:15You don't want to say goodbye?
01:08:17She's upstairs waiting.
01:08:19I can't. I have a flight to Miami in an hour.
01:08:21Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:08:39Good fucking riddance.
01:08:41I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:43It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:46I am going to speak to the board in the morning.
01:08:49All right?
01:08:51If you gentlemen will excuse me.
01:08:55I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:09:02Congrats, bro.
01:09:04Let's celebrate.
01:09:09Come on, we should be celebrating.
01:09:11Ding dong, the witch agreed to settle.
01:09:14Yeah.
01:09:16And now Malia has to live the rest of her life
01:09:18knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her
01:09:20to fight for custody.
01:09:22On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:09:25You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:27What else could you want?
01:09:29Maybe a certain little assistant.
01:09:32Or maybe a friend.
01:09:34What else could you want?
01:09:37Maybe a certain little assistant that'll help you get custody.
01:09:41She blocked my number.
01:09:43And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees
01:09:46begging for her to take me back.
01:09:48That would make me look insane.
01:09:50Well, insane or...
01:09:53romantic.
01:09:55She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:57And I don't blame her.
01:09:59Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back,
01:10:01but I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:10:07She's working here again?
01:10:10Is that why you brought me here?
01:10:12Go get her.
01:10:27Hi.
01:10:28Ready to order?
01:10:29I'll come back in a few more minutes.
01:10:38Alex.
01:10:40Lincoln?
01:10:42What are you doing here?
01:10:45Jace brought me.
01:10:47To celebrate.
01:10:49I won full custody.
01:10:52Congratulations.
01:10:53Yeah, I...
01:10:55I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:58Alex, I, um...
01:11:00I want to apologize.
01:11:02I made a huge mistake.
01:11:04Thanks. Thank you.
01:11:06I actually need to take my break right now.
01:11:24Someone call 911!
01:11:26Help!
01:11:27It's okay.
01:11:46Any update?
01:11:52There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but...
01:11:56The doctor said that she's in critical condition.
01:12:00They're gonna operate tomorrow.
01:12:03And that her chances are 50-50.
01:12:05Jesus.
01:12:07Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:12:12The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:12:16And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.
01:12:19I should have just left her alone.
01:12:21It's not your fault, Lincoln.
01:12:23And now Alex could...
01:12:25She could...
01:12:26Hey, stop.
01:12:27Don't talk like that.
01:12:49Lincoln?
01:12:52Oh my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:12:54Jesus Christ.
01:12:56I was so worried. I thought...
01:13:00I thought that I might have lost you.
01:13:04Thank you. I'm fine.
01:13:08You should leave.
01:13:10What? What are you talking about?
01:13:12Lincoln, why are you here?
01:13:14I'm here because I care about you. Because...
01:13:16Because you feel guilty.
01:13:19This is what you do.
01:13:21You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:13:24No, it's not like that.
01:13:26I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.
01:13:30I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:13:35You are not a burden.
01:13:37I don't think that.
01:13:39I'd like you to go.
01:13:51I love you.
01:13:53I love you.
01:13:55I love you.
01:14:21Morning, sleepyhead.
01:14:25Morning.
01:14:31It's good to see you awake.
01:14:33You had me worried there for a minute.
01:14:39I got you something.
01:14:55This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.
01:15:00Where did all the flowers come from?
01:15:03It was Dad.
01:15:05You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode.
01:15:08This is over, you hear?
01:15:10Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.
01:15:13Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.
01:15:16He shouldn't have.
01:15:18You made a deal, Alex.
01:15:20Dad was good for it. It's done.
01:15:24I don't deserve it.
01:15:26What are you talking about?
01:15:28Look at me, Jace.
01:15:30I'm literally fucking scarred. Why should I...
01:15:32Hey, Alex.
01:15:34You deserve love.
01:15:38It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:16:04Jesus.
01:16:05Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
01:16:07Fuck.
01:16:08I'm sorry, I just...
01:16:10I thought you might need some help.
01:16:12Doctor said no unnecessary stress.
01:16:15Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:16:21Sorry.
01:16:23Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:16:25Alex, you're recovering from surgery.
01:16:28Let me at least help you inside.
01:16:37Thanks.
01:16:55Malia asks about you all the time, you know.
01:16:58She misses you.
01:17:00Everyone misses you.
01:17:02My dad, Jace...
01:17:07And me.
01:17:11It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.
01:17:15I can see that now.
01:17:17I've just... I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.
01:17:21And I've just been hurt so many times.
01:17:23It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.
01:17:31What you told me about your parents and how they sacrificed everything for you...
01:17:36Do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?
01:17:40They lost everything they had because of me.
01:17:43Yeah, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again,
01:17:46they would do it exactly the same?
01:17:49That's not sacrifice.
01:17:52That's love.
01:17:54I've been thinking about it a lot.
01:17:57About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.
01:18:02I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:18:06But what you've taught me, what your parents have taught me,
01:18:11is that supporting someone is not about an obligation or to force an outcome.
01:18:19It is simply because you love them.
01:18:25Miss Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:18:39I can't stop.
01:18:41It's true.
01:18:44And since you clearly don't believe me, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:18:50Prove it? How?
01:18:55Here.
01:19:00Is that...
01:19:02Scars.
01:19:04Just like yours.
01:19:07Are those tattoos?
01:19:10I wanted it to be permanent.
01:19:14I love you, Alex.
01:19:17I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:19:24Will you please forgive me for being such an idiot?
01:19:28Please.
01:19:33I love you too.
01:19:55What are you doing next week?
01:19:58I want to take you to a party.
01:20:01Another gala?
01:20:04Something like that.
01:20:06And you know the guest department very well.
01:20:09Who is it?
01:20:11You'll see.
01:20:15Who is it?
01:20:17You'll see.
01:20:24Happy birthday dear Malia.
01:20:29Happy birthday to you.
01:20:41What'd you wish for?
01:20:43You mommy.
01:20:47One step at a time, sweetheart.
01:20:52I got you something.
01:20:55It might not be the biggest present you get, but I think you'll like it.
01:21:00I have one too.
01:21:03Just like you.
01:21:13I love you.
01:21:16I love you too.
01:21:19I love you.
01:21:22I love you.
01:21:25I love you.
01:21:28I love you.
01:21:31I love you.
01:21:34I love you.
01:21:37I love you.
01:21:40I love you.