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00:00:00babysitter think of yourself as a fixer what are you doing here i work here must be a pity hire
00:00:07better than daddy buying my position for me dad i understand that i've been through an assistant
00:00:13or two this girl is overstepping you fire her and the war will find another ceo i'm not just
00:00:18another one of your disposable assistants i need you to stay it's just a dance do not be weird
00:00:23about this and besides it's not like we're attracted to each other right i think everyone
00:00:37knows camilla malia's mother malia and i thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family
00:00:45it's not easy on her poor little heart she likes you you know she's not normally so comfortable
00:00:50strangers that girl is using you lincoln the only reason why she's working for you is because your
00:00:57dad promised to pay her medical bills she kept you away from me i can't keep lying to him i think i'm
00:01:02falling for him
00:01:32i'm following up with new york about next month but uh how do you spell rapport
00:01:39r-a-p-p-o-r-t comes from the french rapport to bring back as in je rapport ses plats à la cousine
00:01:48i'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen well you can bring that little attitude of yours back
00:01:53there as well
00:01:53i didn't realize they taught french at waitress school
00:01:58i went to uc berkeley heard of it that's where you went
00:02:03i'll be right back gentlemen
00:02:08that's r-a-p-p-o-r-t
00:02:14yeah i got it here comes the smart mouth again you think a hospitality major would be a little bit
00:02:21more hospitable for your information i studied business just graduated congrats on the degree
00:02:27i can see things are really working out for you here at least i know how to spell
00:02:31excuse me i ordered this steak medium rare and it is medium i'll be with you in just a moment
00:02:40i think i've waited long enough she's busy right now she'll be with you when she's done here
00:02:44i can speak for myself thank you
00:02:45daddy
00:02:49one second sweetheart you sure about that seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here
00:02:55malia oh my god sweetheart sweetheart hey dad where are our pills
00:03:05lay her down
00:03:07i got you daddy's here hey julia we need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain
00:03:13give her some room to breathe she's my daughter i know what's best for her
00:03:16clearly not or you wouldn't be raising your voice right now
00:03:18now elevate her legs i'm calling 9-1-1
00:03:21daddy
00:03:23honey hey okay sit up
00:03:26here it's okay
00:03:29little sips okay honey we're good
00:03:35thanks
00:03:36how do you think you can stand up
00:03:40slow nice and slow i got you look at me
00:03:45okay i'm taking you to see dr chaff right now to get you checked out
00:03:49no i'm fine no butts
00:03:51okay come on dad can you take care of the bill
00:03:55please excuse my son
00:04:07what he meant was thank you
00:04:11alex and it's all right it was a stressful situation
00:04:15yeah how do you uh know how to handle that huh sometimes i faint when i get stressed out
00:04:21heart defect i was born with it learned how to take care of myself over the years
00:04:26well you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that you know running around all day
00:04:31student loans and a looming surgery i can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves
00:04:42oh my god thank you
00:04:44you know there's an opening at my office no less footwork better pay
00:04:48why don't you come and see me
00:04:51monday morning all right we'll have a chat
00:04:549 a.m
00:04:56and don't be late
00:04:59yeah absolutely i'm getting in the elevator let me call you right back okay
00:05:24you what are you doing here
00:05:26i work here
00:05:29i didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring
00:05:32mr blanford said he had a job for me
00:05:35must be a pity hire better than daddy buying my position for me
00:05:38you know you're a lot more charming in an apron waitress
00:05:44your floor by the way
00:05:48you know what to do
00:06:02i got to go now all right
00:06:08hello again alex so i'll cut right to it
00:06:16i'd like to offer you an executive assistant position
00:06:20i need someone to rein in our interim ceo so that he can become the leader this company needs
00:06:25so keep him out of trouble
00:06:27you know he's just overwhelmed and his sex camilla isn't helping i need you to keep her far away from him
00:06:36sir i appreciate the offer i do but i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter
00:06:43think of yourself as a fixer
00:06:46i could use someone like you you know you're smart
00:06:50you're good and under pressure and if you don't tell him the real reason why i hired you i'll handle
00:06:57all those medical bills of yours
00:07:00what do you say
00:07:01i say when do i start right now
00:07:15alex meet laken blanford the interim ceo of blanford corporation
00:07:21and your new boss her are you joking i certainly am not i'm still ceo for now
00:07:29well you do as i say
00:07:41welcome aboard
00:07:48let's get started did you bring your notepad from the restaurant
00:07:52coffee black every day within five minutes of my arrival lunch will be at 1pm sharp no fast food
00:08:08are you writing this down i also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from amelio's
00:08:13oh and stay out of my personal life that'll be all for now i'll give you access to my work calendar later
00:08:23that means you can go
00:08:39laken like lucifer
00:08:42his bark's worse than his bite trust me
00:08:44i'm jace lucifer's angelic younger brother you are alex lincoln's new assistant and uh it would be
00:08:54great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling
00:08:58i've said worse your secret's safe with me
00:09:02alex get in here we need to roll some calls to south korea you're gonna need that
00:09:07coming
00:09:14we're still evaluating the chicago hub closure
00:09:17it's costing us labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down
00:09:24operation times and shifting our operations to detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right
00:09:30now so what we're just going to bleed cash while you evaluate
00:09:33i need solutions faster not more excuses people we're exploring alternatives nothing definitive yet
00:09:45um sorry to interrupt
00:09:51but have you considered splitting freight between detroit and cleveland
00:09:54and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow
00:09:57uh so what you're you're now an expert in freight logistics uh no but i was looking over last
00:10:07quarter's regional expense report while it could be off but cleveland's underutilized and you're
00:10:12already paying for the rail infrastructure it wouldn't solve all of your problems but it could
00:10:17keep the detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely actually that could work worth a shot
00:10:24i mean obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details
00:10:29is there anything else i should know about my business not yet
00:10:39uh you heard her let's uh let's move on this right away that'll be all
00:10:45alex has to go absolutely not she stays look dad i understand that i've been through an assistant or
00:10:56two seven this year this girl is overstepping she's jumping on executive leadership calls yes she was
00:11:03right but she is undermining me in front of my team how is that supposed to strengthen my position with the
00:11:08board so you want to fire her for being too good at her job like a good leader isn't threatened by his
00:11:15employees threatened i am not threatened by her but she makes it look like i've lost control well the
00:11:21board already thinks you've lost control this constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak
00:11:27you have to keep alex oh what are you saying you fire her and the board will find another ceo
00:11:48hey melia right how are you feeling better thank you for helping me the other day of course
00:12:09you know if you ever start to feel like that you should sit down and slow your heart rate the hell
00:12:14are you doing melia honey why don't you get started on your homework okay
00:12:26your job is to help with my work and not butt into my personal life
00:12:29i was just from now on i want you to leave my daughter alone
00:12:34how about i leave you alone huh i quit come on it's only been a week you really give it up that fast
00:12:41you know what fine leave guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job are you waitress
00:12:54alex hang on
00:12:58alex
00:13:04alex wait alex
00:13:06i told you to wait i'm not gonna stay here and subject myself to this
00:13:15bullshit any longer i'm not just another one of your disposable assistants
00:13:20i'll double your salary i'll give you a four-day work week whatever you want
00:13:27look you can't leave okay i need you to stay
00:13:31how about starting with an apology i've been working my ass off all week doing everything you
00:13:39say and you're still a dick to me what do i have to do to please you
00:13:47look i'm sorry okay it's not your fault i just uh
00:14:01alex hang on
00:14:09alex hey
00:14:12wait one second
00:14:15look i don't know what came over me okay
00:14:18but i can't lose you
00:14:20i promise from now on i will clean up my act no more verbal abuse i didn't
00:14:25fine no more and no more calling me waitress it's miss livingston or alex
00:14:35got it
00:14:37and you said something about doubling my salary
00:14:41stick around for a few more months and then we'll talk okay
00:14:43you won't regret it you won't regret it want a bag
00:15:03sorry i'm late traffic was hell
00:15:21a menu for you sir thank you
00:15:23hi malia can't compete with that ipad we order drinks
00:15:35a 2005 romanay conti best bottle on the menu it better be it costs fifteen thousand dollars
00:15:42we are celebrating mr ceo not until after i get port approval
00:15:52so what did you want to talk to me about
00:15:56malia and i thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family it's not easy on her poor little heart
00:16:05malia honey you and i talked about this right your mother and i love you very much
00:16:13it's just
00:16:16it's not easy for us to be around each other right now
00:16:20maybe
00:16:23we could try a little harder
00:16:24hey i just wanted to give you a status report before i head home
00:16:36thank you miss livingston
00:16:40so regarding south korea i'm scheduling a zoom for next week i'm working
00:16:52so
00:16:57lincoln are you listening to me
00:17:00uh sorry as i was saying uh where was i you can just take your top off
00:17:07oh my god i meant you can just take it from the top
00:17:15i gotta go
00:17:22i
00:17:27no soy sauce in this whole building
00:17:30they're still here that's surprising
00:17:34you and my brother getting along better yeah everything is just peachy
00:17:38so that little argument you guys had the other day what was that a lover's quarrel
00:17:44look who's blushing
00:17:49i am not blushing and that wasn't a lover's quarrel he doesn't like me like that
00:17:55so he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet
00:17:59jace
00:18:01lincoln
00:18:01so you're just talking about you lovely assistant you've got here
00:18:06such a sweetheart
00:18:07such a sweetheart
00:18:07anywho i gotta go i'll talk to you later alex
00:18:09you needed me for something
00:18:15the uh the company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night and i need you to go with me
00:18:20you need a date no uh what i need is my assistant close by
00:18:26so if you have any plans just go ahead and cancel them and here take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon
00:18:37try to keep it under 10 000 all right no problem i'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch
00:18:42i got it under 10 000. oh and seeing as i'm buying i like red
00:19:12i don't even know what that looks like i'm buying i don't want to see you
00:19:30i don't wanna see you
00:19:38i don't wanna see you
00:19:42I thought I said I like red.
00:20:05Did you?
00:20:06Oops.
00:20:07Must have slipped my mind.
00:20:12It looks like we're almost there.
00:20:33Remember, this is a work event.
00:20:36The whole board is going to be there.
00:20:38It's easy on the drinks.
00:20:39Do as I say, not as I do.
00:20:54You ready?
00:20:58You ready?
00:21:19So, Miss Livingston, I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight,
00:21:42and you lied to me.
00:21:47Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:52I thought only HR saw that.
00:21:55Oh, don't be embarrassed, Sugar.
00:21:59I think that's a very sweet name.
00:22:01I'm not embarrassed, it's just private.
00:22:07My parents were the only ones who called me that.
00:22:12I see.
00:22:15I apologize.
00:22:16I didn't know.
00:22:18I didn't mean to upset you.
00:22:21Hey.
00:22:23Alex.
00:22:26I mean, I'm sorry.
00:22:31I think I owe you a drink.
00:22:37I'll be right back.
00:22:42Look at you.
00:22:47You look stunning.
00:22:50See the dress?
00:22:54This could turn even me straight.
00:22:56Picked it out just for you.
00:22:57It's perfect.
00:22:58May I have this dance, my lady?
00:23:03We always wanna put our cameras in touch.
00:23:06It's just the way you've never let it go.
00:23:10Why do we feel like we're good enough?
00:23:13Why don't we lose all of our cameras in touch?"
00:23:20A couple of seconds, I can't even get it.
00:23:22Who are you?
00:23:23Hey, bro, is that for me?
00:23:25Get your own drink, bro.
00:23:27And maybe your own date while you're at it.
00:23:28I knew it.
00:23:30Uh, my guest.
00:23:31You know what I mean.
00:23:31Yeah, sure.
00:23:32I know what you mean.
00:23:33I'll take that.
00:23:34I'll leave you guys to it.
00:23:47It's just a dance.
00:23:48Do not be weird about this.
00:23:50Oh, I'm being weird?
00:23:52Everyone else is dancing.
00:23:54It would look strange if we didn't.
00:23:55And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:02Right.
00:24:15So, something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:20Jase?
00:24:21Of course not.
00:24:22That was nothing.
00:24:24It didn't look like nothing.
00:24:27If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
00:24:31Don't be ridiculous.
00:24:32I'm just looking out for my assistant.
00:24:38Well, I doubt he's interested.
00:24:40He's, you know.
00:24:43He's what?
00:24:44You don't know?
00:24:49Never mind.
00:24:51So, you guys aren't that close then?
00:24:53Well, excuse me if I don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits.
00:24:57If you hadn't noticed, I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America.
00:25:03It's important to make time for family, Lincoln.
00:25:06That's none of your concern.
00:25:08Just focus on steering clear of an office romance, Miss Livingston.
00:25:12It's unprofessional.
00:25:17Boy, this?
00:25:19This is just two co-workers dancing.
00:25:23Right.
00:25:24A totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance.
00:25:28It's completely innocent.
00:25:30Hmm.
00:25:31We're rarely touching.
00:25:33Hmm.
00:25:34Hmm.
00:25:34Megan.
00:25:41Dad.
00:25:43Well, some of our board members are already here.
00:25:46And you can make your rounds.
00:25:48Miss Livingston?
00:25:50Shall we?
00:25:56Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
00:26:01Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Lincoln.
00:26:08Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
00:26:11Oh, yes.
00:26:13Detroit and Cleveland.
00:26:14Nice work.
00:26:16Yes, and we're also improving transit times.
00:26:19I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:20Team there and finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
00:26:34I like it.
00:26:36What are you doing here?
00:26:37Just thought I'd stop by.
00:26:39Thought you could use the moral support.
00:26:41Where's Malia?
00:26:42I got a babysitter.
00:26:45I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:26:48Who's this?
00:26:53Uh, no one.
00:26:54Just, uh, my assistant.
00:26:57Alex.
00:26:59Nice to meet you, Alice.
00:27:02As I was saying, the transit time's in New York.
00:27:05I really...
00:27:05Come on, Lincoln.
00:27:07Don't be a bore.
00:27:08It's a party.
00:27:09No one wants to talk about business.
00:27:11Am I right?
00:27:13Let's dance.
00:27:14Maybe later.
00:27:15These gentlemen are on the board.
00:27:16You don't mind if I steal them, do you?
00:27:28What are you doing?
00:27:30Are you drunk?
00:27:31The whole office is here.
00:27:32You never have any time together.
00:27:34And there's a reason for that, Camilla.
00:27:36We're not together anymore.
00:27:37You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
00:27:41Oh, come on, Lincoln.
00:27:43I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
00:27:44I just...
00:27:46I miss you.
00:27:49And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
00:27:53I was hoping you'd dance with me.
00:27:56For all time's sake.
00:28:00One dance.
00:28:01Excuse me, gentlemen.
00:28:22Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:24I know you miss this.
00:28:26This is a work event, Camilla.
00:28:34Max, Lincoln.
00:28:35So tense.
00:28:37I could fix that, you know.
00:28:40What do you want, hmm?
00:28:42And don't give me some bullshit about missing me.
00:28:44I know you.
00:28:46You want money, don't you?
00:28:48Have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day?
00:28:51Malia's getting older.
00:28:55It's only getting harder to take care of her, especially with our situation.
00:28:59We should be a family.
00:29:01We tried.
00:29:03And failed miserably.
00:29:05I can't be with you, Camilla.
00:29:07Are you sure about that?
00:29:10Camilla, don't.
00:29:12Kiss me.
00:29:13If you don't feel anything,
00:29:15I'll leave you alone.
00:29:16Stop.
00:29:21Jesus.
00:29:25Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
00:29:28Lincoln, are you listening to me?
00:29:31Look at me.
00:29:33You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:35Because you know I will.
00:29:39Let me make something very clear to you.
00:29:42We are never getting back together, Camilla.
00:29:44You hear me?
00:29:45Ever.
00:29:46Now, you need to go.
00:29:48But...
00:29:48Right now.
00:30:12Not having any fun?
00:30:14No.
00:30:16Let's see if we can change that.
00:30:29That's my mom's 60th birthday, right?
00:30:32And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table.
00:30:35And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender.
00:30:38Oh, my God.
00:30:39Oh, my God.
00:30:39Oh, my God.
00:30:40So, it's the last call, right?
00:30:42I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
00:30:44Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom.
00:30:45Oh, my God.
00:30:47Stop.
00:30:49Something funny?
00:30:50Time to go.
00:30:51It's okay.
00:31:00It's okay.
00:31:07Arturo.
00:31:08Take Miss Livingston home.
00:31:10You're being incredibly rude.
00:31:12You know that?
00:31:13You're getting wasted at a company party.
00:31:14It's totally inappropriate.
00:31:18Don't you inappropriate me.
00:31:19Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
00:31:21You made out in front of everyone.
00:31:22Okay.
00:31:23First of all, she's my ex.
00:31:25And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
00:31:27I'm the CEO.
00:31:29Interrupt.
00:31:29Right.
00:31:31Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
00:31:34What, my title not good enough for you?
00:31:36Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
00:31:38CEO this week, chairman the next.
00:31:40Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.
00:31:43What do you care anyway?
00:31:44I thought you weren't attracted to me.
00:31:47I'm not.
00:31:48Oh, yeah?
00:31:50Yeah.
00:31:51Liar.
00:31:52Liar.
00:31:59I didn't expect you to have tattoos.
00:32:16Yeah, I was.
00:32:17I didn't know about me.
00:32:27That cost $8,000.
00:32:28Yeah, my fucking money.
00:32:32Now get the hell over here.
00:32:39Is that a scar?
00:32:42It's hot.
00:32:46Fuck me.
00:32:47I don't know.
00:33:05I'll run away.
00:33:07I can't let this go to waste.
00:33:09I don't want anyone else.
00:33:11Don't let this go too high
00:33:41You, uh, want to come inside?
00:33:49Uh, no
00:33:50Right, no, of course not
00:33:57Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday
00:34:11Morning
00:34:20Morning
00:34:22I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me
00:34:35It's not your fault, Lincoln barely gives a shit about his own family, you know
00:34:39Me, dad
00:34:41But I've seen how he is with Malia and
00:34:44He's a soft spot
00:34:45Lincoln's got some serious trust issues
00:34:48Like, he needs therapy about it
00:34:51Camilla really messed him up
00:34:53Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:34:58That bitch is a gold digger
00:34:59I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career
00:35:03Took him, like, three years to come to his senses
00:35:05And when he finally did, oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:08Jesus
00:35:11Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened
00:35:15It sounds like he's been through a lot
00:35:17Look
00:35:23I gotta run to a meeting
00:35:25How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:35:28Seven?
00:35:28I'll text you the details
00:35:29Yeah, I'm down
00:35:32Great
00:35:33Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner
00:35:54Dad insisted
00:35:56Something about never getting to see Malia these days
00:35:59I wanted to have the gala postmortem at the office
00:36:03You know, like, normal business partners and not
00:36:06Family members
00:36:07Exactly
00:36:08Did you, uh, give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:36:19Grandpa, I told you it's me
00:36:21You?
00:36:22Ah, you're too tall
00:36:23No, my Malia, last time I saw her
00:36:26She was just about my knee high
00:36:28Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:31Hmm
00:36:31Cause this little woman is an imposter
00:36:33Are we expecting company?
00:36:48Tell him to send an extra plate
00:36:49Alex?
00:36:57Lincoln?
00:36:58You made it
00:36:59Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex
00:37:23Me neither
00:37:26It's okay
00:37:37I don't like asparagus either
00:37:39My dad says I have to eat it
00:37:41Because it's healthy for me
00:37:43He's right
00:37:44It is
00:37:46Look on the bright side
00:37:48At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:37:50Hmm
00:37:51Hmm
00:37:54Thank you
00:37:58That was delicious
00:37:59All right
00:38:01Miss Livingston
00:38:05A word
00:38:08Uh, Mr. Blainford
00:38:16About the other night
00:38:17I know the gala was a mess with Camilla
00:38:20Alex
00:38:21I've seen a change in my son
00:38:24Really?
00:38:25It's the first time I've seen him smile in years
00:38:28Keep doing what you're doing
00:38:30You planned this, didn't you?
00:38:34I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone
00:38:36Thank you, Jace
00:38:38You're very welcome
00:38:39Jace, don't
00:38:40Bye
00:38:40Wanna watch Disney with us?
00:38:44Uh, you have a spelling test to study for, remember?
00:38:47But I want to hang out with Alex
00:38:49Please, Daddy
00:38:51Please
00:38:51Works for me
00:38:57I'll be right back
00:39:10I'll be right back
00:39:12No
00:39:13No
00:39:14Come on
00:39:14Get your bed
00:39:15Come on
00:39:16off
00:39:21Over
00:39:23over
00:39:24Hö
00:39:27up
00:39:28He
00:39:29down
00:39:30down
00:39:31down
00:39:31down
00:39:33around
00:39:34down
00:39:39She likes you, you know?
00:39:56She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:39:59I like her too.
00:40:00So, are we going to figure out what happened, or did I just fuck myself out of a job?
00:40:16Your job is not in danger.
00:40:20Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
00:40:25What do you want me to say, Alex?
00:40:27Alex, I can't get involved with my assistant, not with the board watching my every move.
00:40:36But I also can't accept the fact that Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...
00:40:43I thought I did something wrong.
00:40:46I want you, Alex.
00:40:48That's the problem.
00:40:49What if we separate church and state?
00:41:01At work, we're professional.
00:41:05But outside of work, we're...
00:41:08Unprofessional?
00:41:09I think the light is like...
00:41:11I'm asleep, walking through
00:41:14All of my problems are new
00:41:16I can't make it through
00:41:20Every night is the same
00:41:23I keep running fast
00:41:24Left and right
00:41:26Wondering where my head's gone now
00:41:29I'm asleep, walking through
00:41:32All of my problems are new
00:41:35I'm asleep, walking through
00:41:37William, hurry, come on
00:41:39Let's go, come on
00:41:40Let's go, Leah, come on
00:41:43Mom!
00:41:44Faster!
00:41:46Hey, uh, Lincoln's not here right now
00:41:50He just landed in New York
00:41:51New York
00:41:51I know
00:41:52But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week
00:41:56Going to LA
00:41:58Business trip
00:41:59So, she's all yours
00:42:01Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be child care
00:42:05I'm sure you'll figure something out
00:42:07Mommy loves you, Malia
00:42:11I'll see you in two weeks, okay?
00:42:19Why doesn't you want to be with me?
00:42:22Hey, hey
00:42:23It's okay, Malia
00:42:25Alex, what's going on?
00:42:39Hey, we have a problem
00:42:40Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left
00:42:42She said she can't take care of this week after all
00:42:45What?
00:42:46Let me talk to her
00:42:51Hi, honey
00:42:52Are you okay?
00:42:53Hi
00:42:54Listen, uh
00:42:55Mommy had to go away for a little bit
00:42:58But, uh
00:42:58I'm going to be back tonight
00:42:59And in the meantime
00:43:00Alex is going to take care of you, okay?
00:43:01Everything is fine
00:43:02I love you
00:43:03I love you, too
00:43:05I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this
00:43:12So much for that family time she wanted
00:43:14I will book the first flight out this evening
00:43:16Okay
00:43:18Okay, bye
00:43:24Okay, so we'll get you fed
00:43:29I can help you with your homework
00:43:30And by the time your dad gets back
00:43:32Send you a lot of rice
00:43:34I'm sorry
00:43:37You have nothing to be sorry about
00:43:40Has your mom done this before?
00:43:49Sort of
00:43:50Sometimes she leaves me with someone with her friends for a few days so she can go on work trips
00:43:57Or trips
00:44:00Huh
00:44:01Does your dad know about this?
00:44:04I'm not supposed to tell him
00:44:06She says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves
00:44:12Shit! I mean, shoot!
00:44:15Oh my god, Malia!
00:44:36Malia
00:44:36I'm sorry
00:44:40I didn't mean to
00:44:42Better?
00:44:59Good
00:45:00How about we order some pizza?
00:45:05Malia, do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:35You can talk to me. Believe me, I understand.
00:45:45What do you mean?
00:45:50It's from surgery. I was born with a heart defect, just like you.
00:45:55Really? I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:05Who is it?
00:46:22It's me.
00:46:27Lincoln. Hi.
00:46:34Hi. Can I see Malia?
00:46:39Daddy, shh.
00:47:07It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here. Go back to sleep.
00:47:13Oh, stay.
00:47:17I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:19No, you stay too.
00:47:25It's alright with me.
00:47:29I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:39I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:41I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:45I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:57I can sleep on the couch.
00:48:01Where do you think you're going?
00:48:03To find Malia.
00:48:05I've already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:48:09We're all alone.
00:48:11What about work?
00:48:15Time off for good behavior.
00:48:19Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:48:33It wasn't a problem.
00:48:41Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:48:43Let me make it up to you.
00:48:49How are you gonna do that?
00:49:01Let me show you.
00:49:03You're like the neighbors.
00:49:27You know, I think more people should try coworkers with benefits.
00:49:49So you want to tell me what happened here?
00:50:01Not really.
00:50:07Sorry, I was just curious.
00:50:13Congenital heart defect.
00:50:15You don't want to hear about it.
00:50:17It's too much.
00:50:19Too much?
00:50:21This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:50:25My parents were incredible.
00:50:27They gave up everything for me.
00:50:29They drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.
00:50:35And now they're gone.
00:50:37Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:50:41I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then.
00:50:45Alex.
00:50:49Sorry, way too much information.
00:50:51Especially from a fuck buddy.
00:50:53You don't need to know my sob story.
00:50:55You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.
00:50:59I know.
00:51:01She told me.
00:51:03Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:51:05Look, I've never told anybody this, but...
00:51:09Malia was born with her defect because Camilla...
00:51:13She took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out in modeling gigs.
00:51:23I only found out before it was too late.
00:51:25Oh my god.
00:51:27It's terrible.
00:51:29Truth is...
00:51:31She never really wanted to have a baby.
00:51:33I did.
00:51:35I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:51:39Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:51:43I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:51:47The only reason she wants to get back together...
00:51:51Is for the money.
00:51:53Not for me.
00:51:55Certainly not for her daughter.
00:51:57She's always been irresponsible, but this latest stunt...
00:52:01Abandoning her daughter like that...
00:52:03Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?
00:52:07I want to, but...
00:52:09It's too risky.
00:52:11The courts usually side with the mother.
00:52:13I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:52:15They don't always.
00:52:19Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:52:23What did she say to you?
00:52:25Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:52:29It's dangerous and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:52:32I think you could have a case here.
00:52:34I don't know.
00:52:36I don't want to put her through that.
00:52:38I mean...
00:52:39Making her testify against her own mother?
00:52:41I...
00:52:42I can't do that.
00:52:43I know you want what's best for Malia.
00:52:46And sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:52:49Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:52:53And if that's money, fine.
00:52:55You have it.
00:52:57Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:53:00You're right.
00:53:01Malia deserves better.
00:53:05I will talk to her this week.
00:53:20Seems like I owe you again.
00:53:22Greedy?
00:53:23I meant breakfast.
00:53:24You can cook?
00:53:25Yes, I can.
00:53:26For the right company.
00:53:27Ta-da!
00:53:28I should have known someone near Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:53:32Shit, fuck.
00:53:33I'm sorry.
00:53:34I didn't mean to.
00:53:36I didn't mean to.
00:53:37It's okay.
00:53:38Really, it's...
00:53:39Actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:53:42I'm sorry.
00:53:43I didn't mean to.
00:53:44Thank you again for everything.
00:53:45I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:53:48And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:53:49I'm sorry.
00:53:50I'm sorry.
00:53:51I'm sorry.
00:53:52I'm sorry.
00:53:53I'm sorry.
00:53:54I didn't mean to.
00:53:55I'm sorry.
00:53:56I'm sorry.
00:53:57I didn't mean to.
00:53:58I'm sorry.
00:53:59I'm sorry.
00:54:00I'm sorry.
00:54:01I'm sorry.
00:54:02I'm sorry.
00:54:03I'm sorry.
00:54:04I'm sorry.
00:54:05I'm sorry.
00:54:06I'm sorry.
00:54:07I'm sorry.
00:54:08I'm sorry.
00:54:09I'm sorry.
00:54:10I didn't mean to.
00:54:11It's okay.
00:54:12Really, it's...
00:54:13Actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:54:15Thank you again for everything.
00:54:16I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:54:17And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:54:22Right.
00:54:24Not exactly.
00:54:30He told you all of that?
00:54:31What are you, a miracle worker?
00:54:33A saint?
00:54:34Hardly.
00:54:38Look.
00:54:39If I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone.
00:54:44Cross my inner hope to die.
00:54:45To die.
00:54:49Your dad is paying me to do this.
00:54:51To help Lakin.
00:54:54That's what a job is.
00:54:55You work for the company.
00:54:56You know that, right?
00:54:57You don't understand.
00:54:59Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:55:05He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla.
00:55:08By any means necessary, he said.
00:55:12Now that Lakin and I are...
00:55:13Fucking like rabbits.
00:55:16Coworkers with benefits?
00:55:17Excuse me?
00:55:19It just...
00:55:20It seems wrong not to tell him.
00:55:23Why?
00:55:24Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it?
00:55:26Seems like a win-win to me.
00:55:27It won't feel like that if he finds out.
00:55:29He'll think I'm just using him.
00:55:32Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:55:35Jace, I can't keep lying to him.
00:55:37I think...
00:55:40I think I'm falling for him.
00:55:46So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:55:48Thanks for meeting me.
00:55:59I wanted to talk to you about...
00:56:00Your new girlfriend?
00:56:02What?
00:56:04I know all about your little sleepover.
00:56:07You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's life.
00:56:12Especially that one.
00:56:13What do you mean by that one?
00:56:14Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in L.A.
00:56:19It was a work trip.
00:56:20Oh, really?
00:56:31She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been.
00:56:34Which is actually why I'm here.
00:56:37Enough is enough.
00:56:39I want sole custody.
00:56:42This is it?
00:56:44You want to break up our family for that lying little...
00:56:47You don't want a family.
00:56:49You just want my money.
00:56:50I see right through you, Camilla.
00:56:52You think I want money?
00:56:54How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:56:56What do you mean?
00:56:57You think you've got money?
00:56:58You're a little bit more.
00:56:59You and Jace.
00:57:00You are a little out of your room.
00:57:01I hate to be the one to tell you this, but...
00:57:03that girl is using you, Lakin.
00:57:07I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break-room earlier today.
00:57:12I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:57:20What do you mean she's using me?
00:57:22The only reason why she's working for you is because your dad promised to pay her medical
00:57:27bills if she kept you away from me.
00:57:31No, she wouldn't do that.
00:57:33That's not who she is.
00:57:35If you don't believe me, just ask your dad.
00:57:42Is it true?
00:57:49Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:57:51Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:57:57It was for your own good.
00:57:58Do not give me that father-knows-best routine.
00:58:01This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:58:03Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:58:07That is absurd.
00:58:08This has nothing to do with the company.
00:58:10Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities
00:58:14as a leader.
00:58:16As in does the way you've closed yourself off from any connection, romantic or-
00:58:20So what?
00:58:20I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart?
00:58:23That is bullshit.
00:58:24My love life, your business.
00:58:26But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:58:31I said it's a smart girl with a good heart.
00:58:34She cares about Malia.
00:58:36And she challenges you.
00:58:38She's fired.
00:58:39Thanks to you.
00:58:41What are you doing here?
00:59:09We need to talk.
00:59:10We are?
00:59:13You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back
00:59:16together?
00:59:18Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
00:59:20Because you still love her?
00:59:22God, I'm so fucking stupid.
00:59:24Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
00:59:28God, Alex, I-
00:59:30I trusted you.
00:59:32I-
00:59:32I told you things that I've told my family.
00:59:34And this whole time, you were just in it for the money.
00:59:39I-
00:59:40That was before anything happened between us.
00:59:44Lakin, I couldn't say no to that kind of money, you know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
00:59:51And fucking me, what?
00:59:51That was just a way to ensure job security?
00:59:54That's all I am to you.
00:59:56Just a transaction?
00:59:57Of course not.
00:59:58Lakin, how dare you?
01:00:02Why should I believe you?
01:00:05You know, you're just like her.
01:00:08I am not like Camilla.
01:00:10Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:12You're fired.
01:00:12And this thing between us, that's over too.
01:00:16Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:42Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:43Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:44Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:45Let's go.
01:00:46Lakin, I care about you.
01:01:11Rocky Road, huh?
01:01:12I've got the perfect pairing.
01:01:16You're gonna let me in or what?
01:01:23You are out of your mind.
01:01:25Showing up here is insane.
01:01:26Like you don't fucking love it.
01:01:28I don't.
01:01:31I've changed.
01:01:32I've heard that before.
01:01:34God, it turns me on when you act like-
01:01:35Alright, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:01:38Have you left your house yet?
01:01:40Well, I'm gonna try and get my old job back, so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:01:45Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot. You can take some time to mourn.
01:01:51I can't waste any more time on Lakin.
01:01:56God was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me.
01:02:00He really cared about me.
01:02:13What's wrong with me?
01:02:14Nothing.
01:02:15Absolutely nothing.
01:02:17I'm sorry.
01:02:18I just-
01:02:19I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:02:32Hey.
01:02:33Text me, okay?
01:02:34Just cause we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:35I will.
01:02:36I promise.
01:02:37I don't have a point.
01:02:38I don't have a point.
01:02:39I don't have a point.
01:02:40I don't have a point.
01:02:41I will.
01:02:42I promise.
01:02:43If we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:47We will.
01:02:49I promise.
01:03:13I promise.
01:03:43Hey, I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:51We used to work here.
01:03:53Hey kid, come on man, open up.
01:03:57You really need to give me a key.
01:04:09You want a drink?
01:04:11Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:04:13Second cabinet to the left.
01:04:23Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:04:27Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:04:29We were just fucking and now we're not.
01:04:33I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.
01:04:37I don't.
01:04:39Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:43Very dramatic by the way.
01:04:45What do you care?
01:04:47She's all yours now.
01:04:49Her little deal with dad is mute and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:51Jesus Christ.
01:04:53Lakin, I'm gay.
01:04:59Yeah.
01:05:01You're always so wrapped up in your own shit you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:05:05I'm sorry.
01:05:11I'm sorry.
01:05:13Really.
01:05:15I can't believe I didn't...
01:05:17Are you good?
01:05:21Are you good?
01:05:27I'm good.
01:05:41Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:43But you're always flirting with her, Alex.
01:05:47I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:51She's a good person, Lakin.
01:05:53She cares about you.
01:05:55A lot.
01:05:57She hated the deal.
01:05:59She hated lying to you.
01:06:01She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:06:03And why should I?
01:06:07Cause not everyone's Camilla.
01:06:13Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:06:19Call her.
01:06:33I want itjähr.
01:06:39Come.
01:06:58I won't work.
01:07:00I don't know.
01:07:30Fuck him.
01:07:36So, that's $250,000 a year? Every year?
01:07:42Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:07:44So, in nine more years then?
01:07:47Eight. You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:08:00Pleasure doing business with you.
01:08:16You don't want to say goodbye? She's upstairs waiting.
01:08:19I can't. I have a flight to Miami in an hour.
01:08:22Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:08:34Good fucking riddance.
01:08:35Huh. I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:38It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:42I am going to speak to the board in the morning, all right?
01:08:46If you gentlemen will excuse me,
01:08:49I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:08:52Congrats, bro.
01:08:59Let's celebrate.
01:09:10Come on. We should be celebrating.
01:09:13Ding-dong. The witch agreed to settle.
01:09:15And now Malia has to live the rest of her life
01:09:20knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her to fight for custody.
01:09:23On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:09:27You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:29What else could you want?
01:09:32Maybe a certain little assistant that helped you get custody.
01:09:34She blocked my number.
01:09:38And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees
01:09:41begging for her to take me back.
01:09:43It would make me look insane.
01:09:45Huh?
01:09:46Insane or...
01:09:48romantic?
01:09:50She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:53And I don't blame her.
01:09:54Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back,
01:09:56but I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:10:02She's working here again?
01:10:04Is that why you brought me here?
01:10:07Go get her.
01:10:22Hi.
01:10:23Ready to order?
01:10:24I'll come back in a few more minutes.
01:10:33Alex.
01:10:34What are you doing here?
01:10:40Jace brought me to celebrate.
01:10:44I won full custody.
01:10:47Congratulations.
01:10:48Yeah, I...
01:10:49I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:54Alex, I...
01:10:55I want to apologize.
01:10:58I made a huge mistake.
01:10:59Thanks.
01:11:01I...
01:11:01I actually need to take my break right now.
01:11:06Oh, shit.
01:11:14You okay?
01:11:15You okay?
01:11:16I'm okay.
01:11:18Whoa!
01:11:19Someone call 911!
01:11:20Help!
01:11:21It's okay.
01:11:24It's okay.
01:11:27Yeah.
01:11:28Yeah.
01:11:29Any update?
01:11:31Any update?
01:11:47There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but
01:11:50the doctor said that
01:11:53she's in critical condition,
01:11:55they're going to operate tomorrow,
01:11:57and then her chances are 50-50.
01:12:00Jesus.
01:12:02Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:12:07The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:12:11And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.
01:12:13I should have just left her alone.
01:12:16It's not your fault, Lincoln.
01:12:19And now Alex could, she could...
01:12:21Hey, stop.
01:12:22Don't talk like that.
01:12:30Hey, Lincoln.
01:12:45Oh my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:12:49Jesus Christ.
01:12:51I was so worried, I thought...
01:12:54I thought that I might have lost you.
01:13:01I'm fine.
01:13:01You should leave.
01:13:05What?
01:13:06What are you talking about?
01:13:08Lincoln, why are you here?
01:13:10I'm here because I care about you, because...
01:13:12Because you feel guilty.
01:13:15This is what you do.
01:13:16You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:13:19No.
01:13:20It's not like that.
01:13:21I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.
01:13:23I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:13:28You are not a burden.
01:13:32I don't think that.
01:13:34I'd like you to go.
01:13:35I don't want to be your charity case.
01:13:58Good morning, sleepyhead.
01:14:25It's good to see you awake.
01:14:26You had me worried there for a minute.
01:14:33I got you something.
01:14:48This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.
01:14:54Where did all the flowers come from?
01:14:56It was Dad.
01:14:59You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode, so he's been helping out with Malia
01:15:03while they can watch us over you here.
01:15:05Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.
01:15:08Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.
01:15:11He shouldn't have.
01:15:13You made a deal, Alex.
01:15:15Dad was good for it.
01:15:16It's done.
01:15:17I don't deserve it.
01:15:18I don't deserve it.
01:15:21What are you talking about?
01:15:23Look at me, Jace.
01:15:24I'm literally fucking scarred.
01:15:26Why should I...
01:15:26Hey, Alex.
01:15:29You deserve love.
01:15:33It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:15:35Jesus.
01:15:55Sorry.
01:16:01I didn't mean to scare you.
01:16:03Fuck.
01:16:04I'm sorry.
01:16:04I just...
01:16:06I thought you might need some help.
01:16:08Doctor said no unnecessary stress.
01:16:10Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:16:17Sorry.
01:16:18Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:16:20Alex.
01:16:21You're recovering from surgery.
01:16:24Let me at least help you inside.
01:16:25Okay.
01:16:40Malia asks about you all the time, you know.
01:16:53She misses you.
01:16:56Everyone misses you.
01:16:57My dad, Jace,
01:17:00and me.
01:17:06It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.
01:17:10I can see that now.
01:17:12I've just...
01:17:13I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.
01:17:16And I've just been hurt so many times.
01:17:18It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.
01:17:26What you told me about your parents
01:17:28and how they sacrificed everything for you,
01:17:31do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?
01:17:36They lost everything they had because of me.
01:17:38Hey, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again,
01:17:42they would do it exactly the same?
01:17:45That's not sacrifice.
01:17:47That's love.
01:17:48I've been thinking about it a lot.
01:17:53About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.
01:17:57I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:18:00But what you've taught me,
01:18:04what your parents have taught me,
01:18:06is that
01:18:07supporting someone,
01:18:10it's not about an obligation
01:18:12or to force an outcome.
01:18:15It is simply because
01:18:16you love them.
01:18:20Miss Livingston,
01:18:22you are the most
01:18:24selfless,
01:18:25selfless,
01:18:26independent,
01:18:28strong,
01:18:30and beautiful woman
01:18:31that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:18:34I can't stop.
01:18:36It's true.
01:18:39And since you clearly don't believe me,
01:18:42I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:18:46Prove it?
01:18:46How?
01:18:47How?
01:18:47Is that a...
01:18:57Scars.
01:18:59Just like yours.
01:19:02Are those tattoos?
01:19:04I wanted it to be permanent.
01:19:09I love you, Alex.
01:19:11I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:19:17Will you please forgive me
01:19:21for being such an idiot?
01:19:24Please.
01:19:28I love you, too.
01:19:47What are you doing next week?
01:19:59I want to take you to a party.
01:20:03Another gala?
01:20:05Something like that.
01:20:07And you know the guest of honor very well.
01:20:10Who is it?
01:20:12You'll see.
01:20:13Happy birthday, dear Malia.
01:20:25Happy birthday to you.
01:20:36What'd you wish for?
01:20:38New mommy.
01:20:40One step at a time, sweetheart.
01:20:47I got you something.
01:20:50It might not be the biggest present you get,
01:20:52but I think you'll like it.
01:20:55I have one, too.
01:20:59Just like you.
01:20:59Don't come with me,
01:21:24Don't...
01:21:24Come with us, don't hold back
01:21:28And I don't know what's going like
01:21:33So come with us, don't hold back