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