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00:00:00with assistant position i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter think of yourself
00:00:04as a fixer what are you doing here i work here must be a pity hire better than daddy buying my
00:00:12position for me dad i understand that i've been through an assistant or two this girl is over
00:00:17stepping you fire her and the ward will find another ceo i'm not just another one of your
00:00:22disposable assistants i need you to stay it's just a dance do not be weird about this and besides
00:00:28it's not like we're attracted to each other right right
00:00:32i think everyone knows camilla melia's mother melia and i thought it would be nice to spend more time
00:00:47as a family it's not easy on her poor little heart she likes you you know she's not normally so
00:00:53comfortable strangers that girl is using you lakin the only reason why she's working for you
00:00:59is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me
00:01:03i can't keep lying to him i think i'm falling for him
00:01:06i think i'm fine
00:01:18i'm fine
00:01:19i'm fine
00:01:21i'm fine
00:01:24i'm following up with new york about next month but uh how do you spell rapport r-a-p-p-o-r-t
00:01:45comes from the french rapport to bring back as in je rapport ses plats à la cuisine
00:01:51i'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen well you can bring that little attitude of yours back
00:01:56there as well i didn't realize they taught french at waitress school i went to uc berkeley heard of it
00:02:05that's where you went
00:02:06i'll be right back gentlemen
00:02:11that's r-a-p-p-o-r-t yeah i got it here comes the smart mouth again
00:02:21you'd think a hospitality major would be a little bit more hospitable
00:02:25for your information i studied business just graduated
00:02:29congrats on the degree i can see things are really working out for you here
00:02:33at least i know how to spell
00:02:34excuse me i ordered this steak medium rare and it is medium
00:02:41i'll be with you in just a moment i think i've waited long enough
00:02:44she's busy right now she'll be with you when she's done here
00:02:47i can speak for myself thank you
00:02:48daddy
00:02:52one second sweetheart
00:02:54you sure about that seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here
00:02:58malia oh my god sweetheart sweetheart hey dad where are our pills
00:03:08here
00:03:08lay her down
00:03:10i got you daddy's here hey malia
00:03:13we need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain
00:03:16give her some room to breathe
00:03:17she's my daughter i know what's best for her
00:03:19clearly not or you wouldn't be raising her voice right now
00:03:21now elevate her legs
00:03:23i'm calling 911
00:03:24daddy
00:03:26honey hey okay sit up
00:03:29here it's okay
00:03:32take this
00:03:33little sips okay honey
00:03:37we're good thanks
00:03:39honey think you can stand up
00:03:43slow nice and slow
00:03:45i got you
00:03:46look at me
00:03:48you okay
00:03:49i'm taking you to see dr schaff right now to get you checked out
00:03:52no i'm fine no butts
00:03:54okay
00:03:55come on dad
00:03:56can you take care of the bill
00:03:58please excuse my son
00:04:10what he meant was
00:04:13no thank you
00:04:14alex
00:04:15and
00:04:16it's all right
00:04:17it was a stressful situation
00:04:18yeah how do you uh
00:04:20know how to handle that
00:04:21sometimes i faint when i get stressed out
00:04:24heart defect
00:04:25i was born with it
00:04:27learned how to take care of myself over the years
00:04:29well you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that
00:04:32you know running around all day
00:04:34student loans
00:04:35and a looming surgery
00:04:38i can't even begin to afford
00:04:39don't just pay for themselves
00:04:41oh my god
00:04:45thank you
00:04:47you know
00:04:47there's an opening at my office
00:04:49the less footwork
00:04:50better pay
00:04:51why don't you come and see me
00:04:54Monday morning
00:04:55all right
00:04:56we'll have a chat
00:04:579am
00:04:59and don't be late
00:05:02yeah absolutely
00:05:13i'm getting in the elevator
00:05:14let me call you right back
00:05:15okay
00:05:15you
00:05:27what are you doing here
00:05:29i work here
00:05:31i didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring
00:05:34mr blanford said he had a job for me
00:05:37must be a pity hire
00:05:39better than daddy buying my position for me
00:05:41you know
00:05:43you're a lot more charming in an apron
00:05:45waitress
00:05:47your floor by the way
00:05:51you know what to do
00:06:05i gotta go now
00:06:10all right
00:06:11hello again alex
00:06:16so i'll cut right to it
00:06:17i'd like to offer you an executive assistant position
00:06:22i need someone to rein in our interim ceo
00:06:25so that he can become the leader this company needs
00:06:27so keep him out of trouble
00:06:30no he's just overwhelmed
00:06:32and his ex camilla isn't helping
00:06:36i need you to keep her far away from him
00:06:39sir
00:06:40i appreciate the offer i do
00:06:42but i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter
00:06:45think of yourself
00:06:46as a fixer
00:06:48i could use someone like you
00:06:51you know
00:06:51you're smart
00:06:53you're good and under pressure
00:06:55and if you don't tell him the real reason why i hired you
00:06:59i'll handle all those medical bills of yours
00:07:01what do you say
00:07:04i say
00:07:06when do i start
00:07:08right now
00:07:11alex
00:07:18meet laken blanford
00:07:20the interim ceo of blanford corporation
00:07:23and your new boss
00:07:25her
00:07:26are you joking
00:07:27i certainly am not
00:07:29i'm still ceo for now
00:07:31you do as i say
00:07:33welcome aboard
00:07:45let's get started
00:07:52did you bring your notepad from the restaurant
00:07:54coffee
00:08:01black
00:08:02every day within five minutes of my arrival
00:08:05lunch
00:08:06will be at 1pm
00:08:07sharp
00:08:08no fast food
00:08:09are you writing this down
00:08:12i also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from amelio's
00:08:16oh
00:08:17and stay out of my personal life
00:08:20that'll be all for now
00:08:23i'll give you access to my work calendar later
00:08:26that means you can go
00:08:34i can
00:08:42like lucifer
00:08:44this bark's worse than his bite
00:08:46trust me
00:08:47i'm jace
00:08:49lucifer's angelic younger brother
00:08:51you are
00:08:52alex lincoln's new assistant
00:08:55and uh
00:08:55it would be
00:08:57great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling
00:09:00i've said worse your secret's safe with me
00:09:02alex
00:09:05get in here
00:09:06we need to roll some calls to south korea
00:09:08you're gonna need that
00:09:10coming
00:09:11coming
00:09:12we're still evaluating the chicago hub closure
00:09:18it's costing us
00:09:20labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times and
00:09:27shifting our operations to detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now
00:09:32so what we're just going to bleed cash while you evaluate i need solutions faster not more excuses people
00:09:40we're exploring alternatives nothing definitive yet
00:09:45um
00:09:46um sorry to interrupt
00:09:52but have you considered splitting freight between detroit and cleveland and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow
00:10:00so what you're you're now an expert in freight logistics uh no but i was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while it could be off but cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure
00:10:16it wouldn't solve all of your problems but it could keep the detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely
00:10:22actually that could work
00:10:24worth a shot
00:10:26i mean obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details
00:10:31is there anything else i should know about my business
00:10:34not yet
00:10:36uh
00:10:42you heard her
00:10:43let's uh let's move on this right away
00:10:46that'll be all
00:10:47alex has to go
00:10:51absolutely not she stays
00:10:54look dad i understand that i've been through an assistant or two seven this year
00:10:59this girl is overstepping
00:11:01she's jumping on executive leadership calls
00:11:04yes she was right
00:11:05but she is undermining me in front of my team
00:11:07how is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board
00:11:10so you want to fire her for being too good at her job
00:11:13like a good leader isn't threatened by his employees
00:11:17threatened
00:11:18i am not threatened by her but she makes it look like i've lost control
00:11:22well the board already thinks you've lost control
00:11:24this constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak
00:11:29you have to keep alex
00:11:33what are you saying
00:11:36you fire her and the board will find another ceo
00:11:40hey
00:12:01Hey, Malia, right? How are you feeling?
00:12:06Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.
00:12:09Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.
00:12:15What the hell are you doing?
00:12:19Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:27Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.
00:12:30I was just trying...
00:12:31From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.
00:12:35How about I leave you alone, huh? I quit.
00:12:39Come on, it's only been a week. You really giving up that fast?
00:12:43You know what? Fine. Leave.
00:12:46Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?
00:12:55Alex, hang on.
00:12:56Alex!
00:13:05Alex, wait! Alex!
00:13:11I told you to wait.
00:13:14I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.
00:13:18I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:13:20I'll double your salary.
00:13:23I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.
00:13:28Look, you can't leave, okay?
00:13:32I need you to stay.
00:13:35How about starting with an apology?
00:13:38I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.
00:13:43What do I have to do to please you?
00:13:48Look, I'm sorry, okay?
00:13:51It's not your fault.
00:13:53I just, uh...
00:13:57Alex, hang on.
00:14:06Alex, hey, Alex, hey, Alex, wait one second.
00:14:13Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?
00:14:16But I can't lose you.
00:14:18I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.
00:14:21No more verbal abuse?
00:14:23I didn't...
00:14:26Fine.
00:14:28No more.
00:14:28And no more calling me waitress.
00:14:30It's Miss Livingston or Alex.
00:14:33Got it.
00:14:35And you said something about doubling my salary.
00:14:39Stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?
00:14:46You won't regret it.
00:14:48Want to bet?
00:15:00Sorry I'm late.
00:15:16Traffic was hell.
00:15:20A menu for you, sir.
00:15:25Hi, Malia.
00:15:27Can't compete with that iPad.
00:15:29We order drinks.
00:15:33A 2005 Roman A. Conti.
00:15:36Best bottle on the menu.
00:15:39It better be.
00:15:39It costs $15,000.
00:15:41We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.
00:15:43Not until after I get board approval.
00:15:50So, what did you want to talk to me about?
00:15:53Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:16:01It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:16:05Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?
00:16:08Your mother and I love you very much.
00:16:12It's just...
00:16:14It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.
00:16:17Maybe we could try a little harder.
00:16:23Hey.
00:16:24I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.
00:16:35Thank you, Ms. Livingston.
00:16:36So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.
00:16:42I'm working...
00:16:43Like the world was ending.
00:16:47We could tell that it's alright.
00:16:50It's alright.
00:16:52It's alright.
00:16:56I can, are you listening to me?
00:16:59Uh, sorry.
00:17:00As I was saying, uh, where was I?
00:17:03You can just take your top off.
00:17:05Oh my God, I meant you can just take it from the top.
00:17:09I got to go.
00:17:25No soy sauce in this whole building?
00:17:29They're still here.
00:17:30That's surprising.
00:17:33You and my brother getting along better?
00:17:35Yeah, everything's just peachy.
00:17:39So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that? A lover's quarrel?
00:17:45Look who's blushing.
00:17:47I am not blushing and that wasn't a lover's quarrel. He doesn't like me like that.
00:17:53So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
00:17:58Chase.
00:17:59Lakin.
00:18:01So we were just talking about you.
00:18:03Lovely assistant you've got here.
00:18:05Such a sweetheart.
00:18:07Anywho, I gotta go. I'll talk to you later, Alex.
00:18:09You needed me for something?
00:18:14The, uh, the company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night and I need you to go with me.
00:18:21You need a date?
00:18:23No, uh, what I need is my assistant close by.
00:18:26So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.
00:18:30And here.
00:18:32Take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.
00:18:35Try to keep it under $10,000, all right?
00:18:38No problem.
00:18:39I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.
00:18:44Got it.
00:18:45Under $10,000.
00:18:48Oh.
00:18:50And seeing as I'm buying,
00:18:52I like red.
00:18:54And here.
00:18:55Do I need you?
00:19:00I, I want to take your friend.
00:19:03I don't want to see your friend
00:19:11I don't want to see your friend
00:19:19I don't want to see your friend
00:19:33I don't want to see your friend
00:20:03Did you?
00:20:05Oops, must have slipped my mind
00:20:10Looks like we're almost there
00:20:25Remember, this is a work event
00:20:34The whole board's going to be there
00:20:36It's easy on the drinks
00:20:38Do as I say, not as I do
00:20:50You ready?
00:21:20So, Miss Livingston
00:21:37I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight
00:21:41And you lied to me
00:21:43Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:48I thought only HR saw that
00:21:53Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar
00:21:57I think that's a very sweet name
00:21:59I'm not embarrassed, it's just private
00:22:03My parents were the only ones who called me that
00:22:08I see
00:22:11I apologize
00:22:15I didn't know
00:22:16I didn't mean to upset you
00:22:19Hey
00:22:21Alex
00:22:23I mean
00:22:26I'm sorry
00:22:28I think I owe you a drink
00:22:36I'll be right back
00:22:38Look at you
00:22:46You look stunning
00:22:47Let's see the dress
00:22:50This could turn even me straight
00:22:54Picked it out just for you
00:22:56It's perfect
00:22:57May I have this dance, my lady?
00:23:08For you
00:23:18Hey, bro
00:23:20Is that for me?
00:23:21Get your own drink, bro
00:23:22And maybe your own date while you're at it
00:23:25Dane?
00:23:28I knew it
00:23:28Uh, my guest
00:23:30You know what I mean
00:23:31Yeah, sure, I know what you mean
00:23:32I'll take that
00:23:33I'll leave you guys to it
00:23:38It's just a dance
00:23:48Do not be weird about this
00:23:49Oh, I'm being weird?
00:23:51Everyone else is dancing
00:23:53It would look strange if we didn't
00:23:54And besides
00:23:56It's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:02Right
00:24:08So
00:24:15Something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:20Chase?
00:24:21Of course not
00:24:22That was nothing
00:24:22It didn't look like nothing
00:24:24If I didn't know any better
00:24:27I'd say you sound jealous
00:24:28Don't be ridiculous
00:24:31I'm just
00:24:33Looking out for my assistant
00:24:35Well, I doubt he's interested
00:24:39He's
00:24:39You know
00:24:40He's what?
00:24:45You don't know?
00:24:49Never mind
00:24:49So
00:24:51You 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
00:24:56If you hadn't noticed
00:24:58I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America
00:25:01It's important to make time for family, Lincoln
00:25:04That's none of your concern
00:25:07Just focus on steering clear of an office romance
00:25:10Miss Livingston
00:25:12It's unprofessional
00:25:14What?
00:25:17This?
00:25:18This is just two co-workers dancing
00:25:21Right
00:25:23A totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance
00:25:27It's completely innocent
00:25:29We're rarely touching
00:25:32Lakin
00:25:38Dad
00:25:41Well, some of our board members are already here
00:25:44I need you to make your rounds
00:25:46Miss Livingston?
00:25:50Shall we?
00:25:51Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress
00:26:00Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Lakin
00:26:05Thank you
00:26:07Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition
00:26:10Oh, yes
00:26:12Detroit and Cleveland
00:26:13Nice work
00:26:15Yes, and we're also improving transit times
00:26:18I'll actually be in New York next week
00:26:20Team there and finalizing everything
00:26:32Making sure everything's running smoothly
00:26:34I like it
00:26:34What are you doing here?
00:26:37Just thought I'd stop by
00:26:38Thought you could use the moral support
00:26:40Where's Malia?
00:26:42I got a babysitter
00:26:43I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother
00:26:47Who's this?
00:26:51Uh, no one
00:26:53Just, uh, my assistant
00:26:55Alex
00:26:57Nice to meet you, Alice
00:27:00As I was saying
00:27:02The transit time's in New York
00:27:04I really
00:27:05Come on, Lakin
00:27:05Don't be a bore
00:27:07It's a party
00:27:08No one wants to talk about business
00:27:10Am I right?
00:27:12Let's dance
00:27:13Maybe later
00:27:14These gentlemen are on the board
00:27:16You don't mind if I steal them, do you?
00:27:19What are you doing?
00:27:30Are you drunk?
00:27:30The whole office is here
00:27:31We never have any time together
00:27:33And there's a reason for that, Camilla
00:27:35We're not together anymore
00:27:37You made that perfectly clear
00:27:38When you fucked my best friend
00:27:40Oh, come on, Lakin
00:27:41I'm sorry if I embarrassed you
00:27:44I just
00:27:45I miss you
00:27:48And I was thinking about
00:27:50How we used to come to these things together
00:27:51I was hoping you'd dance with me
00:27:55For all time's sake
00:27:57One dance
00:28:01Excuse me, gentlemen
00:28:18Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:24I know you miss this
00:28:25This is a work event, Camilla
00:28:32Lakin, so tense
00:28:35I could fix that, you know
00:28:38What do you want, hmm?
00:28:41And don't give me some bullshit
00:28:42About missing me
00:28:44I know you
00:28:45You want money, don't you?
00:28:47Have you given any more thought
00:28:49To the conversation we had the other day?
00:28:52Malia's getting older
00:28:53It's only getting harder
00:28:55To take care of her
00:28:56Especially with her situation
00:28:57We should be a family
00:29:00We tried
00:29:02And failed miserably
00:29:04I can't be with you, Camilla
00:29:06Are you sure about that?
00:29:09Camilla
00:29:10Don't
00:29:11Kiss me
00:29:12If you don't feel anything
00:29:14I'll leave you alone
00:29:15Stop
00:29:20Jesus
00:29:21Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that
00:29:26Lakin, are you listening to me?
00:29:31Look at me
00:29:31You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:35Because you know I will
00:29:36Let me make something very clear to you
00:29:40We are never getting back together, Camilla
00:29:43You hear me?
00:29:44Ever
00:29:45Now, you need to go
00:29:46But
00:29:48Right now
00:29:48Not having any fun?
00:30:13Let's see if we can change that
00:30:21This is my mom's 60th birthday, right?
00:30:31And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table
00:30:34And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender
00:30:38So it's the last call, right?
00:30:41I go up to the bar looking for this guy
00:30:43Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom
00:30:44Oh my god
00:30:46Stop
00:30:47Something funny?
00:30:54Time to go
00:30:55It's okay
00:30:59Arturo
00:31:08Take Miss Livingston home
00:31:10You're being incredibly rude, you know that
00:31:12You're getting wasted at a company party
00:31:14It's totally inappropriate
00:31:16Don't you inappropriate me
00:31:19Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole
00:31:20You made out in front of everyone
00:31:22Okay, first of all, she's my ex
00:31:24And second of all, I can do whatever I want
00:31:27I'm a CEO
00:31:28Interrupt
00:31:29Right
00:31:30Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
00:31:34What, my title not good enough for you?
00:31:35Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
00:31:37CEO this week, chairman the next
00:31:40Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace
00:31:42What do you care anyway?
00:31:44I thought you weren't attracted to me
00:31:45I'm not
00:31:47Oh yeah?
00:31:49Yeah
00:31:50Liar
00:31:51I didn't expect you to have tattoos
00:32:15Yeah, it was
00:32:17Yeah, it was a lot
00:32:17You don't know about me
00:32:18That cost $8,000
00:32:27Yeah, my fucking money
00:32:30Now get the hell over here
00:32:33Is that a scar?
00:32:40It's hard
00:32:43It's hard
00:32:43Fuck me
00:32:47Tom, I got the best
00:32:49Leave us all to move away
00:32:50To know that we both got up
00:32:53I wanna be with you
00:32:54I wanna be with you
00:32:57We can't let this slip away
00:32:59You know, I won't give a stay
00:33:01Cause I wanna be with you
00:33:03I wanna be with you
00:33:05Don't run away
00:33:06We can't let this go too waste
00:33:08I don't wanna know what it allows
00:33:11Don't let this go too waste
00:33:15You are...
00:33:45Want to come inside?
00:33:49Uh, no.
00:33:52Right. No.
00:33:55Of course not.
00:33:58Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday.
00:34:15Good morning.
00:34:21Good morning.
00:34:31I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
00:34:36It's not your fault.
00:34:37Laken 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...
00:34:44She's a soft spot.
00:34:46Laken's got some serious trust issues.
00:34:49Like, he needs therapy about it.
00:34:52Camilla really messed him up.
00:34:53Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:34:57That bitch is a gold digger.
00:35:00I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
00:35:03Took him, like, three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
00:35:05Oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:10Jesus.
00:35:12Maybe it's just us to pretend like this never happened.
00:35:15It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:35:17Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
00:35:25How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:35:27Seven?
00:35:28I'll text you the details.
00:35:30Yeah, I'm down.
00:35:32Great.
00:35:47Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
00:35:55Dad insisted.
00:35:57Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
00:36:01I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
00:36:03You know, like normal business partners and not...
00:36:06Family members.
00:36:08Exactly.
00:36:12Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:36:17Grandpa, I told you it's me.
00:36:21You?
00:36:22Ah, you're too tall.
00:36:24No, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
00:36:28Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:30Hmm.
00:36:31Because this little woman is an imposter.
00:36:35Are we expecting company?
00:36:37Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:36:55Alex?
00:36:56Lincoln?
00:36:57You made it.
00:36:58Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:37:24Me neither.
00:37:25It's okay.
00:37:37I don't like asparagus either.
00:37:39My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.
00:37:43He's right.
00:37:45It is.
00:37:47Look on the bright side.
00:37:48At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:37:59That was delicious.
00:38:00All right.
00:38:04Miss Livingston.
00:38:07A word.
00:38:08Mr. Blainford, about the other night, I know the gala was a mess with Camilla.
00:38:20Alex, I'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.
00:38:29You planned this, didn't you?
00:38:33I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone.
00:38:37Thank you, Jace.
00:38:38You're very welcome.
00:38:39Jace, don't.
00:38:42Wanna 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, please.
00:38:51Please.
00:38:56Works for me.
00:38:59I'll be right back.
00:39:11Hey.
00:39:13Come on.
00:39:14Good job, Ed.
00:39:16Come on.
00:39:29She likes you, you know?
00:39:54She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:39:59I like her, too.
00:40:07So, 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.
00:40:17Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
00:40:26What do you want me to say, Alex?
00:40:27I...
00:40:27I can't get involved with my assistant.
00:40:31Not with the board watching my every move.
00:40:33I...
00:40:34But I also can't accept the fact that Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...
00:40:41I thought I did something wrong.
00:40:46I want you, Alex.
00:40:48That's the problem.
00:40:55What if we separate church and state?
00:41:00At work, we're professional.
00:41:05But outside of work, we're...
00:41:08Unprofessional?
00:41:09I think the light is sliding.
00:41:11I'm asleep, walking through all of my problems, I know.
00:41:17I can't make it through.
00:41:21Every night is the same.
00:41:23I keep running fast, left and right.
00:41:26Wondering where my head's going now.
00:41:29I'm asleep, walking through all of my problems, I know.
00:41:35Malia, hurry, come on.
00:41:39Can we go?
00:41:40Come on.
00:41:41Let's go, Malia, come on.
00:41:43Mom!
00:41:44Faster!
00:41:46Hey, uh, Lakin's not here right now.
00:41:50He just landed in New York.
00:41:51New York.
00:41:52I know.
00:41:53But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.
00:41:56going to L.A. business trip.
00:42:00So, she's all yours.
00:42:02Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be child care.
00:42:05I'm sure you'll figure something out.
00:42:09Mommy loves you, Malia.
00:42:14I'll see you in two weeks, okay?
00:42:19Why doesn't you want to be with me?
00:42:22Hey, hey, it's okay, Malia.
00:42:26Alex, what's going on?
00:42:39Hey, we have a problem.
00:42:41Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left.
00:42:43She said she can't take care of this week after all.
00:42:45What?
00:42:46Let me talk to her.
00:42:52Hi, honey. Are you okay?
00:42:54Hi.
00:42:55Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...
00:42:59I'm going to be back tonight, and in the meantime, Alex is going to take care of you, okay?
00:43:02Everything is fine.
00:43:03I love you.
00:43:04I love you, too.
00:43:10I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this.
00:43:13So much for that family time she wanted.
00:43:15I will book the first flight out this evening.
00:43:18Okay.
00:43:18Okay.
00:43:20Bye.
00:43:28Okay, so we'll get you fed, I can help you with your homework, and by the time your dad gets
00:43:32back...
00:43:33Is that too much rice?
00:43:37I'm sorry.
00:43:38You have nothing to be sorry about.
00:43:46Has your mom done this before?
00:43:50Sort of.
00:43:52Sometimes she leaves me with someone with her friends for a few days, so she can go on work
00:43:57trips.
00:44:00Work trips.
00:44:01Huh.
00:44:02Does your dad know about this?
00:44:05I'm not supposed to tell him.
00:44:08She says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.
00:44:14Shit!
00:44:14I mean, shoot!
00:44:16Oh my god, Malia!
00:44:37Malia.
00:44:40I'm sorry.
00:44:41I didn't mean to.
00:44:46Okay.
00:44:56Better?
00:45:00Good.
00:45:05Now we'll order some pizza.
00:45:09Hmm.
00:45:16Malia, do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:40You can talk to me. Believe me, I understand.
00:45:47What do you mean?
00:45:51It's from surgery. I was born with a heart defect, just like you.
00:45:57Really? I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:10Who is it?
00:46:23It's me.
00:46:27Lincoln. Hi.
00:46:34Hi. Can I see Malia?
00:46:40Daddy, shh.
00:47:08Daddy, shh.
00:47:10It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here. Go back to sleep.
00:47:15No, stay.
00:47:19I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:21No, you stay too.
00:47:26It's alright with me.
00:47:38I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:50I'm so tired.
00:47:53I'm so tired.
00:47:54I'm so tired.
00:47:58where do you think you're going to find Malia I already had the driver pick her
00:48:09up and take her to school we're all alone what about work hmm time off for
00:48:20good behavior thank you again for taking care of her wasn't a problem
00:48:41apparently is for her mother let me make it up to you how are you gonna do that
00:48:56I don't know if I can take it must be a monster let me show you
00:49:04you're like the neighbors
00:49:34you know I think more people should try co-workers with benefits
00:49:54so you want to tell me what happened here
00:50:01not really
00:50:08sorry I um I was just curious
00:50:15congenital heart defect you don't want to hear about it it's too much too much
00:50:22this condition these bills this scar my parents were incredible
00:50:29they gave up everything for me they drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built
00:50:35for themselves to try and make my life normal now they're gone car accident when I was a senior
00:50:43in high school I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then
00:50:48Alex sorry way too much information especially from a fuck buddy you don't need to know my sob story
00:50:56you know that we is our condition is congenital I know she told me yeah well she doesn't know everything
00:51:08look I've never told anybody this but
00:51:12Malia was born with her defect because Camilla
00:51:17she took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out on modeling gigs
00:51:24I only found out before it was too late
00:51:27oh my god
00:51:29it's terrible
00:51:31truth is
00:51:33she never really wanted to have a baby
00:51:36I did
00:51:37I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family
00:51:40turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket
00:51:44I'm so sorry Lincoln
00:51:48the only reason she wants to get back together is for the money
00:51:55not for me and certainly not for her daughter
00:51:58you know she's always been irresponsible but this latest stunt
00:52:03abandoning her daughter like that
00:52:05have you thought about pursuing sole custody
00:52:09I want to but it's too risky
00:52:12I mean the courts usually side with the mother
00:52:14I can't risk losing my daughter
00:52:16they don't always
00:52:19Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this
00:52:25what did she say to you?
00:52:27Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips
00:52:30it's dangerous and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met
00:52:34I think you could have a case here
00:52:36I don't know
00:52:37I don't want to put her through that
00:52:40I mean making her testify against her own mother
00:52:43I can't do that
00:52:45I know you want what's best for Malia
00:52:47and sharing her with Camilla isn't it
00:52:50maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants
00:52:54and if that's money fine
00:52:57you have it
00:52:58Malia deserves people in her life who care about her
00:53:02you're right
00:53:03Malia deserves better
00:53:05I will talk to her this week
00:53:08thank you
00:53:17seems like I owe you again
00:53:23greedy
00:53:27I meant breakfast
00:53:30you can cook
00:53:32yes I can
00:53:34for the right company
00:53:36ta-da
00:53:46I should have known someone near sugar would have such a sweet tooth
00:53:57shit
00:54:00fuck
00:54:00I'm sorry
00:54:01I didn't mean to
00:54:02it's okay
00:54:04really it's
00:54:05actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again
00:54:09thank you again for everything
00:54:12I know this wasn't part of the job description
00:54:15and I'm sure dealing with my ex
00:54:17wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you
00:54:20great
00:54:24not exactly
00:54:26he told you all of that
00:54:33what are you a miracle worker
00:54:35a saint
00:54:36hardly
00:54:37look
00:54:40if I tell you something
00:54:42you promise not to say anything to anyone
00:54:44cross my inner hope to die
00:54:47your dad is paying me to do this
00:54:53to help Lakin
00:54:54that's what a job is
00:54:57you work for the company
00:54:58you know that right
00:54:59you don't understand
00:55:00your dad offered to pay off my student loans
00:55:03and cover my medical bills for life
00:55:05if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant
00:55:07he wanted me to keep him away from Camilla
00:55:10by any means necessary
00:55:11he said
00:55:12now that Lakin and I are
00:55:15fucking like rabbits
00:55:16co-workers with benefits
00:55:19excuse me
00:55:20it just
00:55:22it seems wrong not to tell him
00:55:24why?
00:55:25because you're helping him get his shit together
00:55:27and getting paid for it
00:55:28seems like a win-win to me
00:55:29it won't feel like that if he finds out
00:55:32he'll think I'm just using him
00:55:33well
00:55:34maybe he doesn't have to find out
00:55:36Chase
00:55:37I can't keep lying to him
00:55:39I think
00:55:39I think I'm falling for him
00:55:43so more than co-workers with benefits
00:55:49thanks for meeting me
00:55:59I wanted to talk to you about
00:56:02your new girlfriend
00:56:03what?
00:56:05I know all about your little sleepover
00:56:07you know
00:56:09I'd appreciate it if you told me
00:56:10before bringing another woman
00:56:11into our daughter's life
00:56:13especially that one
00:56:15what do you mean by that one?
00:56:17Alex actually stepped up
00:56:19when you abandoned her
00:56:20to go clubbing in LA
00:56:21it was a work trip
00:56:22oh really
00:56:23she's already proven to be
00:56:34way better at taking care of Malia
00:56:35than you've ever been
00:56:36which is actually why I'm here
00:56:37enough is enough
00:56:40I want sole custody
00:56:42so this is it?
00:56:46you want to break up our family
00:56:48for that lying little
00:56:49you don't want a family
00:56:50you just want my money
00:56:51I see right through you Camilla
00:56:53you think I want money?
00:56:56how much do you know
00:56:57about your little assistant?
00:56:58what do you mean?
00:57:03I hate
00:57:03to be the one
00:57:05to tell you this
00:57:06but
00:57:07that girl
00:57:09is using you
00:57:10Lakin
00:57:10I overheard
00:57:16Jason Herr laughing about it
00:57:17in the break room
00:57:18earlier today
00:57:19what do you mean
00:57:22she's using me?
00:57:24the only reason
00:57:25why she's working for you
00:57:26is because your dad
00:57:28promised to pay her
00:57:28medical bills
00:57:29if she kept you away from me
00:57:30no she wouldn't do that
00:57:34that's not who she is
00:57:35if you don't believe me
00:57:37just ask your dad
00:57:39is it true?
00:57:50Lakin
00:57:51what are you doing here?
00:57:52did you hire Alex
00:57:53in order to keep tabs on me?
00:57:58it was for your own good
00:57:59do not give me that
00:58:00father knows best routine
00:58:01this is a complete betrayal
00:58:03of my trust
00:58:04your personal issues
00:58:05were affecting
00:58:06not only the business
00:58:07but our family
00:58:08that is absurd
00:58:09this has nothing to do
00:58:10with the company
00:58:11your inability to cut Camilla
00:58:13from your life
00:58:14seriously calls into question
00:58:15your abilities
00:58:16as a leader
00:58:17as it does the way
00:58:18you close yourself off
00:58:19from any connection
00:58:20romantic or
00:58:21so what
00:58:21I can't be CEO
00:58:22if I don't open my heart
00:58:24that is bullshit
00:58:25my love life
00:58:26is none of your business
00:58:27but the well-being
00:58:29of my granddaughter
00:58:30still is
00:58:31Alex is a smart girl
00:58:34with a good heart
00:58:35she cares about Malia
00:58:37and she challenges you
00:58:39she's fired
00:58:41thanks to you
00:58:43what are you doing here?
00:59:08we need to talk
00:59:11we are?
00:59:14you want to explain
00:59:15what you were doing
00:59:15with your ex
00:59:16looking like you're
00:59:16getting back together?
00:59:19is that why you haven't
00:59:20gotten custody of Malia?
00:59:21because you still love her?
00:59:23god I'm so fucking stupid
00:59:25were you ever gonna tell me
00:59:26about your little deal
00:59:27with my dad?
00:59:29god Alex
00:59:30I trusted you
00:59:32I told you things
00:59:34that I've never even
00:59:35told my family
00:59:36and this whole time
00:59:37you were just in it
00:59:39for the money
00:59:40I
00:59:41that was before
00:59:43anything happened
00:59:44between us
00:59:45Lakin
00:59:46I couldn't say no
00:59:47that kind of money
00:59:49you know my situation
00:59:50but I never meant
00:59:51to hurt you
00:59:52and fucking me what?
00:59:53that was just a way
00:59:53to ensure job security?
00:59:56that's all I am to you
00:59:57just
00:59:57a transaction?
00:59:59of course not
00:59:59how dare you?
01:00:03why should I believe you?
01:00:04you know
01:00:06you're just like her
01:00:08I am not like Camilla
01:00:10Lakin
01:00:11I care about you
01:00:13you're fired
01:00:13and this thing between us
01:00:15that's over too
01:00:17let's go
01:00:18let's go
01:00:47Rocky Road huh?
01:01:13I've got the perfect pairing you're gonna let me in or what you are out of
01:01:25your mind showing up here's insane like you don't fucking love it I don't I've
01:01:33changed I've heard that before God it turns me on all right this is like a
01:01:38pandemic level of Postmates orders have you left your house yet
01:01:41well I'm gonna try and get my old job back so I'll probably be out of the
01:01:46house five days a week girl losing your job and getting dumped on the same days
01:01:50a lot you can take some time to mourn I can't waste any more time on Lincoln
01:01:59I was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me
01:02:11what's wrong with me nothing absolutely nothing
01:02:20I'm sorry
01:02:27just I think I want to be alone tonight
01:02:34hey text me okay just because we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends
01:02:46we will
01:02:49I promise
01:02:51wait
01:02:56what's wrong with me
01:02:59you
01:03:01what's wrong with me
01:03:05I'm so sorry
01:03:07I'm so sorry
01:03:10I'm so sorry
01:03:15you
01:03:17Please, please.
01:03:47Hey, um, I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:52I used to work here.
01:03:54Hey, kid, come on, man, open up.
01:04:05You really need to give me a key.
01:04:09You want a drink?
01:04:10Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:04:12So I can cap it to the left.
01:04:17I heard you broke up with Alex.
01:04:26Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:04:28We were just fucking, and now we're not.
01:04:32I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.
01:04:36I don't.
01:04:38Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:41Very dramatic, by the way.
01:04:43What do you care?
01:04:45She's all yours now.
01:04:46Her little deal with dad is mute,
01:04:48and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:50Jesus Christ, Lincoln, I'm gay.
01:04:56Yeah.
01:04:59You're always so wrapped up in your own shit,
01:05:00you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:05:08I'm sorry.
01:05:11Really.
01:05:11Really.
01:05:13I can't believe I didn't...
01:05:15Are you good?
01:05:23I'm good.
01:05:37Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:39But you're always flirting with her, Alex.
01:05:44I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:47She's a good person, Lincoln.
01:05:50She cares about you.
01:05:51A lot.
01:05:54She hated the deal.
01:05:56She hated lying to you.
01:05:58She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:05:59And why should I?
01:06:05Because not everyone is Camilla.
01:06:10Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:06:12Why?
01:06:16Call her.
01:08:17Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:08:20Good fucking riddance.
01:08:32I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:34It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:38I am going to speak to the board in the morning, all right?
01:08:42If you gentlemen will excuse me, I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:08:49Congrats, bro.
01:08:54Let's celebrate.
01:08:56Come on, we should be celebrating.
01:09:09Ding dong, the witch agreed to settle.
01:09:11And now Malia has to live the rest of her life knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her to fight for custody.
01:09:20On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:09:23You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:25What else could you want?
01:09:28Maybe a certain little assistant that help you get custody?
01:09:31She blocked my number.
01:09:33And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees begging for her to take me back.
01:09:39It would make me look insane.
01:09:41Well, insane or romantic?
01:09:45She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:49And I don't blame her.
01:09:51Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back.
01:09:52But I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:09:58She's working here again?
01:10:01Is that why you brought me here?
01:10:03Go get her.
01:10:15Hi.
01:10:20Ready to order?
01:10:21I'll come back in a few more minutes.
01:10:30Alex.
01:10:32Lincoln?
01:10:34What are you doing here?
01:10:37Jace brought me.
01:10:38To celebrate.
01:10:41I won full custody.
01:10:44Congratulations.
01:10:44Yeah, I, um, I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:49Uh.
01:10:50Alex, I, um, I want to apologize.
01:10:54I made a huge mistake.
01:10:56Thanks.
01:10:57I actually need to take my break right now.
01:11:04Alex, hey.
01:11:10You okay?
01:11:12You okay?
01:11:13You okay?
01:11:14I'm okay.
01:11:15Someone call 911!
01:11:18Help!
01:11:19It's okay.
01:11:32It's okay.
01:11:32It's okay.
01:11:33Any update?
01:11:38there's only so much that they'll tell me right now but
01:11:46the doctor said that she's in critical condition
01:11:51they're going to operate tomorrow
01:11:53and that her chances are 50 50
01:11:56Jesus
01:11:57her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress
01:12:01the stress that I fucking caused her
01:12:05and seeing me at the restaurant that couldn't help either
01:12:10I should have just left her alone
01:12:12it's not your fault Lakin
01:12:13and now Alex could
01:12:16she could
01:12:17hey stop don't talk like that
01:12:35Lakin
01:12:41oh my god Alex you're awake
01:12:45Jesus Christ
01:12:47I was so worried I thought
01:12:49I thought that I might have lost you
01:12:53thank you
01:12:56I'm fine
01:12:58you should leave
01:13:00what what are you talking about
01:13:04Lakin why are you here
01:13:05I'm here because I care about you
01:13:08because
01:13:08because you feel guilty
01:13:09this is what you do
01:13:12you throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better
01:13:15no
01:13:16it's not like that
01:13:17I don't want to be your charity case Lakin
01:13:19I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again
01:13:24you are not a burden
01:13:28I don't think that
01:13:29I'd like you to go
01:13:58good morning sleepyhead
01:14:13it's good to see you awake
01:14:22you had me worried there for a minute
01:14:25I got you something
01:14:30this almost makes me wish I hadn't made it
01:14:47where did all the flowers come from
01:14:52it was dad
01:14:54you feel horrible
01:14:56he wasn't here after your episode
01:14:58so he's been helping out with Mulya
01:14:59while Lakin watches over you here
01:15:01dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover
01:15:03fancy pacemaker
01:15:06extra care
01:15:06you name it
01:15:07he shouldn't have
01:15:09you made a deal Alex
01:15:11dad was good for it
01:15:13it's done
01:15:13I don't deserve it
01:15:17what are you talking about
01:15:19look at me Jace
01:15:21I'm literally fucking scarred
01:15:22why should I
01:15:23hey Alex
01:15:24you deserve love
01:15:27it's about time you get out of your own way and realize that
01:15:32I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you
01:15:47fuck I'm sorry I just
01:16:01I thought you might need some help
01:16:04doctor said no unnecessary stress
01:16:06well then you shouldn't have shown up
01:16:09sorry
01:16:14thank you but I've got it from here
01:16:17Alex
01:16:17you're recovering from surgery
01:16:19let me at least help you inside
01:16:22Malia asks about you all the time you know
01:16:49she misses you
01:16:51everyone misses you
01:16:53my dad
01:16:55Jace
01:16:56and me
01:16:59it was wrong of me to accuse you
01:17:05of only wanting my money
01:17:06I can see that now
01:17:08I've just
01:17:09I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love
01:17:12and I've just been hurt so many times
01:17:15it's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check
01:17:19what you told me about your parents
01:17:25and how they sacrificed everything for you
01:17:27do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?
01:17:32they lost everything they had because of me
01:17:35hey but Alex don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again
01:17:38they would do it exactly the same?
01:17:40that's not sacrifice
01:17:42that's love
01:17:45I've been thinking about it a lot
01:17:48about what it means to give
01:17:51without expecting anything in return
01:17:53I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most
01:17:57but what you've taught me
01:18:00what your parents have taught me
01:18:02is that
01:18:04supporting someone
01:18:07it's not about an obligation
01:18:08or to force an outcome
01:18:10it is simply because
01:18:13you love them
01:18:15Miss Livingston
01:18:18you are the most
01:18:21selfless
01:18:22independent
01:18:24strong
01:18:25and beautiful woman
01:18:27that I have ever met
01:18:28in my entire life
01:18:30I can't stop
01:18:32it's true
01:18:34and since you clearly don't believe me
01:18:38I guess I'll just have to prove it to you
01:18:41prove it?
01:18:43how?
01:18:52is that
01:18:53scars
01:18:55just like yours
01:18:57are those tattoos?
01:19:01I wanted it to be permanent
01:19:03I love you Alex
01:19:07I love every single perfect inch of you
01:19:11will you please forgive me for being such an idiot?
01:19:19please
01:19:21please
01:19:21I love you too
01:19:26I love you too
01:19:26what are you doing next week?
01:19:55I want to take you to a party
01:19:57another gala?
01:20:01something like that
01:20:03and you know the guest of honor very well
01:20:06who is it?
01:20:09you'll see
01:20:10happy birthday dear Malia
01:20:20happy birthday to you
01:20:26what'd you wish for?
01:20:34a new mommy
01:20:37one step at a time
01:20:40sweetheart
01:20:41I got you something
01:20:45it might not be the biggest present you get
01:20:49but
01:20:49I think you'll like it
01:20:51I have one too
01:20:53just like you
01:20:56just like you
01:20:56just like you
01:20:58what?
01:20:59I love you
01:21:00I love you
01:21:03I love you
01:21:04And I don't have the skies going black, so come with us, don't hold back
01:21:14And I don't have the skies going black, so come with us, don't hold back
01:21:24And I don't have the skies going black, so come with us, don't hold back
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