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00:00:00I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.

00:00:03I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.

00:00:05Think of yourself as a fixer.

00:00:09What are you doing here?

00:00:10I work here.

00:00:12Must be a pity hire.

00:00:13Better than daddy buying my position for me.

00:00:15Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.

00:00:18This girl is overstepping.

00:00:19You fire her and the war will find another CEO.

00:00:23I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.

00:00:26I need you to stay.

00:00:26It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.

00:00:30And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?

00:00:33Right.

00:00:41I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.

00:00:44Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.

00:00:50It's not easy on her poor little heart.

00:00:53She likes you, you know?

00:00:53She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.

00:00:57That girl is using you, Lakin.

00:00:59The only reason why she's working for you

00:01:01is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills

00:01:04if she kept you away from me.

00:01:05I can't keep lying to him.

00:01:07I think I'm falling for him.

00:01:08Hmm.

00:01:09Have a good, good at all.

00:01:12I don't think I heard him being her.

00:01:14Last week, bye.

00:01:15Good, bye.

00:01:15Here, guys.

00:01:16Cheers, Grace.

00:01:16Bye, bye, bye, bye.

00:01:19Bye, bye.

00:01:22Bye.

00:01:23Bye.

00:01:32Bye.

00:01:33Bye.

00:01:34Bye.

00:01:36Bye.

00:01:37I'm following up with New York about next month, but, uh, how do you spell rapport?

00:01:45R-A-P-P-O-R-T comes from the French rapport to bring back as in Je rapport ses plats à la cuisine.

00:01:54I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.

00:01:56Well, you can bring that little attitude of yours back there as well.

00:02:01I didn't realize they taught French at waitress school.

00:02:03I went to UC Berkeley. Heard of it?

00:02:07That's where you went.

00:02:12I'll be right back, gentlemen.

00:02:16That's R-A-P-P-O-R-T.

00:02:19Yeah, I got it.

00:02:21Here comes the smart mouth again.

00:02:24You'd think a hospitality major would be a little bit more hospitable.

00:02:28For your information, I studied business. Just graduated.

00:02:31Congrats on the degree. I can see things are really working out for you here.

00:02:35At least I know how to spell.

00:02:38Excuse me, I ordered this steak medium rare, and it is medium.

00:02:44I'll be with you in just a moment.

00:02:45I think I've waited long enough.

00:02:46She's busy right now. She'll be with you when she's done here.

00:02:49I can speak for myself, thank you.

00:02:54Daddy.

00:02:55One second, sweetheart.

00:02:56You sure about that?

00:02:58Seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here.

00:03:00Malia, oh my god. Sweetheart.

00:03:09Sweetheart, hey. Dad, where are our pills?

00:03:10Here.

00:03:11Hey, come here.

00:03:12Lay her down.

00:03:13I got you. Daddy's here. Hey, Malia.

00:03:15We need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain.

00:03:18It's okay.

00:03:18Give her some room to breathe.

00:03:19She's my daughter. I know what's best for her.

00:03:21Clearly not, or you wouldn't be raising her voice right now.

00:03:24Now elevate her legs.

00:03:25I'm calling 911.

00:03:26All right, Malia.

00:03:27Daddy.

00:03:29Honey, hey. Okay, sit up.

00:03:33Here. It's okay.

00:03:35Take this.

00:03:38Little sips, okay, honey?

00:03:40We're good. Thanks.

00:03:44Honey, you think you can stand up?

00:03:46Slow, nice and slow.

00:03:47I got you. Look at me.

00:03:51You okay?

00:03:52I am taking you to see Dr. Schaff right now to get you checked out.

00:03:55No, I'm fine.

00:03:55No buts.

00:03:56Okay?

00:03:57Come on.

00:03:58Dad, can you take care of the bill?

00:04:00No.

00:04:00Please excuse my son.

00:04:14What he meant was, thank you.

00:04:16Alex.

00:04:17And it's all right.

00:04:19It was a stressful situation.

00:04:20Yeah, how do you know how to handle that?

00:04:23Sometimes I faint when I get stressed out.

00:04:27Heart defect.

00:04:28I was born with it.

00:04:30Learned how to take care of myself over the years.

00:04:32Well, you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that.

00:04:34You know, running around all day.

00:04:36Student loans and a looming surgery I can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves.

00:04:43Oh, my God.

00:04:49You know, there's an opening at my office.

00:04:52Less footwork, better pay.

00:04:54Why don't you come and see me?

00:04:57Monday morning, all right?

00:04:58We'll have a chat.

00:05:009 a.m.

00:05:03And don't be late.

00:05:13Yeah, absolutely.

00:05:15I'm getting in the elevator.

00:05:16Let me call you right back.

00:05:17Okay.

00:05:29You.

00:05:30What are you doing here?

00:05:33I work here.

00:05:35I didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring.

00:05:38Mr. Blanford said he had a job for me.

00:05:40Must be a pity hire.

00:05:41Better than Daddy buying my position for me.

00:05:45You know, you're a lot more charming in an apron, waitress.

00:05:52Your floor, by the way.

00:06:06You know what to do.

00:06:08Yeah.

00:06:09Well.

00:06:10Me too.

00:06:11I got to go now.

00:06:13All right.

00:06:17Hello again, Alex.

00:06:19So I'll cut right to it.

00:06:21I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.

00:06:25I need someone to rein in our interim CEO so that he can become the leader this company needs.

00:06:31So, keep him out of trouble?

00:06:33No, he's just overwhelmed and his ex, Camilla, isn't helping.

00:06:38I need you to keep her far away from him.

00:06:41Sir, I appreciate the offer, I do, but I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.

00:06:47Think of yourself as a fixer.

00:06:49Think of yourself as a fixer.

00:06:51I could use someone like you.

00:06:53You know, you're smart.

00:06:56You're good and under pressure.

00:06:57And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.

00:07:04What do you say?

00:07:06I say, when do I start?

00:07:12Right now.

00:07:20Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.

00:07:25And you're a new boss.

00:07:28Her?

00:07:29Are you joking?

00:07:30I certainly am not.

00:07:32I'm still CEO for now.

00:07:34You do as I say.

00:07:46Welcome aboard.

00:07:53Let's get started.

00:07:55Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?

00:08:03Coffee.

00:08:04Black.

00:08:05Every day within five minutes of my arrival.

00:08:08Lunch will be at 1 p.m. sharp.

00:08:11No fast food.

00:08:13Are you writing this down?

00:08:15I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.

00:08:19Oh.

00:08:21And stay out of my personal life.

00:08:23That'll be all for now.

00:08:27I'll give you access to my work calendar later.

00:08:29That means you can go.

00:08:36Lakin.

00:08:44I like Lucifer.

00:08:47His bark's worse than his bite.

00:08:49Trust me.

00:08:51I'm Jace.

00:08:52Lucifer's angelic younger brother.

00:08:54You are?

00:08:56Alex.

00:08:56Lakin's new assistant.

00:08:57And, uh, it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling.

00:09:03I've said worse.

00:09:04Your secret's safe with me.

00:09:07Alex.

00:09:08Get in here.

00:09:09We need to roll some calls to South Korea.

00:09:11You're gonna need that.

00:09:12Coming.

00:09:18We're still evaluating the Chicago hub closure.

00:09:22It's costing us.

00:09:24Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times.

00:09:30And shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks.

00:09:34We just can't afford right now.

00:09:36So what?

00:09:37We're just gonna bleed cash while you evaluate?

00:09:40I need solutions faster.

00:09:42Not more excuses, people.

00:09:44We're exploring alternatives.

00:09:46Nothing definitive yet.

00:09:47Um, sorry to interrupt, but have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland

00:09:59and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?

00:10:03Huh.

00:10:05So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?

00:10:08Uh, no, but I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report.

00:10:13Well, it could be off, but Cleveland's underutilized, and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.

00:10:20It wouldn't solve all of your problems, but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting

00:10:24you down entirely.

00:10:26Actually, that could work.

00:10:28Worth a shot.

00:10:29I mean, obviously, my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.

00:10:34Is there anything else I should know about my business?

00:10:38Not yet.

00:10:40Huh.

00:10:43Uh, you heard her.

00:10:47Let's, uh, let's move on this right away.

00:10:49That'll be all.

00:10:54Alex has to go.

00:10:55Absolutely not.

00:10:56She stays.

00:10:58Look, Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.

00:11:02Seven this year.

00:11:03This girl is overstepping.

00:11:05She's jumping on executive leadership calls.

00:11:08Yes, she was right, but she is undermining me in front of my team.

00:11:11How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?

00:11:13So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?

00:11:18Like, a good leader isn't threatened by his employees.

00:11:21Threatened?

00:11:22I am not threatened by her.

00:11:24But she makes it look like I've lost control.

00:11:26Well, the board already thinks you've lost control.

00:11:29This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.

00:11:32You have to keep Alex.

00:11:38What are you saying?

00:11:40You fire her and the board will find another CEO.

00:11:43Hey.

00:12:05Malia, right?

00:12:09How are you feeling?

00:12:10Better.

00:12:11Thank you for helping me the other day.

00:12:13Of course.

00:12:14You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.

00:12:18What the hell are you doing?

00:12:23Malia, honey.

00:12:25Why don't you get started on your homework, okay?

00:12:31Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.

00:12:34I was just trying...

00:12:35From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.

00:12:38How about I leave you alone, huh?

00:12:42I quit.

00:12:43Come on, it's only been a week.

00:12:45You really giving up that fast?

00:12:47You know what?

00:12:48Fine.

00:12:49Leave.

00:12:50Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?

00:12:59Alex, hang on.

00:13:03Alice!

00:13:08I told you to wait.

00:13:17I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.

00:13:22I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.

00:13:25I'll double your salary.

00:13:27I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.

00:13:32Look, you can't leave, okay?

00:13:35I need you to stay.

00:13:38How about starting with an apology?

00:13:41I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.

00:13:47What do I have to do to please you?

00:13:52Look, I'm sorry, okay?

00:13:54It's not your fault.

00:13:57I just, uh...

00:13:59Alex, hang on.

00:14:14Alex?

00:14:15Hey.

00:14:16Alex?

00:14:17Hey, Alex, wait one a second.

00:14:20Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?

00:14:21But I can't lose you.

00:14:25I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.

00:14:28No more verbal abuse?

00:14:29I didn't...

00:14:31Fine.

00:14:34No more.

00:14:35And no more calling me waitress.

00:14:37It's Miss Livingston or Alex.

00:14:40Got it.

00:14:42And you said something about doubling my salary.

00:14:44I'll stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?

00:14:48You won't regret it.

00:14:55Want a bath?

00:14:55Sorry I'm late.

00:15:23Traffic was hell.

00:15:25A menu for you, sir.

00:15:32Hi, Malia.

00:15:33Can't compete with that iPad.

00:15:36We order drinks.

00:15:40A 2005 Roman Acon tea.

00:15:43Best bottle on the menu.

00:15:45It better be.

00:15:46It costs $15,000.

00:15:48We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.

00:15:50Not until after I get board approval.

00:15:55So, what did you want to talk to me about?

00:16:01Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.

00:16:08It's not easy on her poor little heart.

00:16:12Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?

00:16:14Your mother and I love you very much.

00:16:18It's just...

00:16:19It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.

00:16:25Maybe.

00:16:25We could try a little harder.

00:16:36Hey.

00:16:38I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.

00:16:41Thank you, Miss Livingston.

00:16:43So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.

00:16:49I'm working...

00:16:49I can, are you listening to me?

00:17:04No soy sauce in this whole building?

00:17:34You're still here.

00:17:36That's surprising.

00:17:39You and my brother getting along better?

00:17:41Yeah, everything's just peachy.

00:17:46So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that?

00:17:48A lover's quarrel?

00:17:51Look who's blushing.

00:17:54I am not blushing, and that wasn't a lover's quarrel.

00:17:57He doesn't like me like that.

00:17:59So, he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?

00:18:04Chase.

00:18:06Lakin.

00:18:08So, we were just talking about you.

00:18:09Lovely assistant you've got here.

00:18:11Such a sweetheart.

00:18:13Anywho, I gotta go.

00:18:14I'll talk to you later, Alex.

00:18:15You needed me for something?

00:18:20The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night, and I need you to go with me.

00:18:27You need a date?

00:18:29No.

00:18:29What I need is my assistant close by.

00:18:32So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.

00:18:37And here.

00:18:38Take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.

00:18:42Try to keep it under $10,000, all right?

00:18:44No problem.

00:18:45I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.

00:18:51Got it.

00:18:52Under $10,000.

00:18:55Oh.

00:18:55And seeing as I'm buying, I like red.

00:19:00I like red.

00:19:25I like red.

00:19:26I like red.

00:19:27I like red.

00:19:28I like red.

00:19:29I like red.

00:19:30I like red.

00:19:31I like red.

00:19:32I like red.

00:19:33I like red.

00:19:34I like red.

00:19:35I like red.

00:19:36I like red.

00:19:37I like red.

00:19:38I like red.

00:19:39I like red.

00:19:40I like red.

00:19:41I like red.

00:19:42I like red.

00:19:43I like red.

00:19:44I like red.

00:19:45I like red.

00:19:46I like red.

00:19:47I like red.

00:19:48I like red.

00:19:49I like red.

00:19:50I like red.

00:19:51I like red.

00:19:52I like red.

00:19:53I like red.

00:19:54I like red.

00:19:55i thought i said i like red did you oops must have slipped my mind

00:20:25looks like we're almost there

00:20:38remember this is a work event the whole board's gonna be there it's easy on the drinks

00:20:44do as i say not as i do

00:21:03you ready

00:21:14so

00:21:28miss livingston

00:21:43i was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight and you lied to me

00:21:52your name's not alexandra is it

00:21:54i thought only hr saw that oh don't be embarrassed sugar i think that's a very sweet name i'm not

00:22:06embarrassed it's just private

00:22:12my parents were the only ones who called me that

00:22:14i see

00:22:20i apologize i didn't know i didn't mean to upset you

00:22:24i think i owe you a drink i'll be right back

00:22:37i think i owe you a drink i'll be right back

00:22:51look at you look stunning

00:22:55see the dress

00:22:59let's get turn even me straight

00:23:01picked it out just for you

00:23:02it's perfect

00:23:03let me have this dance me lady

00:23:16i think i'm gonna do it

00:23:20i think i'm gonna do it

00:23:23for you

00:23:24hey bro is that for me

00:23:26get your own drink bro

00:23:28and maybe your own date while you're at it

00:23:30i think i'm gonna do it

00:23:33dame

00:23:33i knew it

00:23:34uh my guest

00:23:36you know what i mean

00:23:37yeah sure i know what you mean

00:23:38i'll take that i'll leave you guys to it

00:23:52it's just a dance do not be weird about this

00:23:55oh i'm being weird

00:23:56everyone else is dancing it would look strange if we didn't

00:24:01and besides

00:24:03it's not like we're attracted to each other right

00:24:07right

00:24:20so something going on between you and my brother

00:24:23jace

00:24:26of course not that was nothing

00:24:29it didn't look like nothing

00:24:32if i didn't know any better i'd say you sound jealous

00:24:36don't be ridiculous i'm just looking out for my assistant

00:24:43well i doubt he's interested he's you know

00:24:48he's what

00:24:49you don't know

00:24:54never mind

00:24:56so you guys aren't that close then

00:24:58well excuse me if i don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits

00:25:03if you hadn't noticed i'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in america

00:25:06it's important to make time for family lincoln

00:25:11that's none of your concern

00:25:14just focus on steering clear of an office romance miss livingston

00:25:18it's unprofessional

00:25:19what this this is just two co-workers dancing

00:25:28right a totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance

00:25:32it's completely innocent

00:25:36we're rarely touching

00:25:43lincoln

00:25:46dad

00:25:46well some of our board members are already here

00:25:50i need you to make your rounds

00:25:53miss livingston

00:25:56shall we

00:26:02well mr harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress

00:26:07wonderful to see that you're finally settling in lincoln

00:26:10thank you miss livingston has been a welcomed addition oh yes

00:26:18detroit and cleveland nice work

00:26:21yes and we're also improving transit times i'll actually be in new york next week

00:26:34the team there and finalizing everything making sure everything's running smoothly

00:26:41what are you doing here i just thought i'd stop by

00:26:44i thought you could use the moral support

00:26:46where's malia i got a babysitter

00:26:50i think everyone knows camilla malia's mother

00:26:56who's this uh no one just uh my assistant

00:27:00alex nice to meet you alice

00:27:07as i was saying the transit times in new york i really

00:27:10come on lincoln don't be a poor it's a party no one wants to talk about business

00:27:16am i right let's dance maybe later these gentlemen are on the board you don't mind if i steal them do you

00:27:30what are you doing are you drunk the whole office is here you never have any time together

00:27:39and there's a reason for that camilla we're not together anymore you made that perfectly clear when

00:27:44you fucked my best friend oh come on lincoln i'm sorry if i embarrass you i just

00:27:50i miss you and i was thinking about how we used to come to these things together

00:27:58i was hoping you'd dance with me for old time's sake

00:28:05one dance

00:28:18excuse me gentlemen

00:28:27doesn't this feel nice i know you miss this

00:28:35this is a work event camilla

00:28:37max lincoln's so tense i could fix that you know what do you want

00:28:46hmm and don't give me some about missing me i know you you want money don't you

00:28:53have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day

00:28:56malia is getting older it's only getting harder to take care of her especially with our situation

00:29:04we should be a family we tried and failed miserably i can't be with you camilla are you sure about that

00:29:13camilla

00:29:15camilla don't kiss me if you don't feel anything i'll leave you alone

00:29:21stop

00:29:25jesus

00:29:27don't tell me you didn't enjoy that

00:29:33lincoln are you listening to me

00:29:34look at me you don't want me to make a scene do you because you know i will

00:29:42let me make something very clear to you we are never getting back together camilla you hear me

00:29:50ever now you need to go but right now

00:30:03not having any fun

00:30:26let's see if we can change that

00:30:34it's my mom's 60th birthday right and her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table

00:30:41and agnes her old roommate slept with the bartender

00:30:46so it's last call right i go up to the bar looking for this guy

00:30:48aggie's dragging him to the bathroom oh my god stop

00:30:55something funny

00:30:59time to go

00:31:04it's okay

00:31:12arturo took miss livingston home you're being incredibly rude you know that you're getting

00:31:18wasted at a company party it's totally inappropriate don't you inappropriate me your

00:31:24girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole you made out in front of everyone okay first of all

00:31:29she's my ex and second of all i can do whatever i want

00:31:32i'm a ceo interrupt right is that why you're cozying up to my dad what my title not good enough

00:31:40for you charm your way up the corporate ladder ceo this week chairman the next meanwhile you're

00:31:46wasted hanging all over jace what do you care anyway i thought you went attracted to me

00:31:50me i'm not oh yeah yeah liar

00:32:03i didn't expect you to have tattoos yeah i was i didn't know about me

00:32:23that cost eight thousand dollars yeah my fucking money

00:32:35i'll get the hell out of here

00:32:45is that a scar

00:32:45is

00:32:57We both better, I want to be with you, I want to be with you

00:33:02We can't let this slip away, you know, I want you to stay

00:33:06Cause I want to be with you, I want to be with you

00:33:10I run away, we can't let this go to waste

00:33:14I don't want nobody else, don't let this go to waste

00:33:20I don't want to let this go to waste

00:33:27You, uh, want to come inside?

00:33:54Uh, no

00:33:55Right, no, of course not

00:34:02Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday

00:34:08Morning

00:34:25Morning

00:34:27I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me

00:34:41It's not your fault, Laken barely gives a shit about his own family, you know

00:34:44Me, dad

00:34:46But I've seen how he is with Malia and

00:34:49He's a soft spot

00:34:50Laken's got some serious trust issues

00:34:53Like, he needs therapy about it

00:34:56Camilla really messed him up

00:34:58Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?

00:35:02That bitch is a gold digger

00:35:05I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career

00:35:08Took him like three years to come to his senses

00:35:10And when he finally did

00:35:10Oh, surprise, surprise

00:35:11Guess who's suddenly pregnant?

00:35:13I mean, I don't know

00:35:14I don't know

00:35:15Jesus

00:35:16Yeah

00:35:17Maybe it's just us to pretend like this never happened

00:35:20It sounds like he's been through a lot

00:35:22Look, I gotta run to a meeting

00:35:30How about you come over for dinner tonight?

00:35:32Seven?

00:35:33I'll text you the details

00:35:34Yeah, I'm down

00:35:37Great

00:35:38Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner

00:35:59Dad insisted

00:36:01Something about never getting to see Malia

00:36:04These days

00:36:04I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office

00:36:08You know, like normal business partners and not

00:36:11Family members

00:36:12Exactly

00:36:13Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?

00:36:24Grandpa, I told you it's me

00:36:26You?

00:36:27Ah, you're too tall

00:36:29No, my Malia, last time I saw her

00:36:31She was just about my knee high

00:36:33Has anybody seen my granddaughter?

00:36:36Hmm

00:36:36Because this little woman is an imposter

00:36:38Are we expecting company?

00:36:42Tell him to send an extra plate

00:36:54Alex?

00:37:02Lincoln?

00:37:03You made it

00:37:03Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex?

00:37:28Me neither

00:37:31It's okay

00:37:42I don't like asparagus either

00:37:44My dad says I have to eat it

00:37:46Because it's healthy for me

00:37:48He's right

00:37:49It is

00:37:51Look on the bright side

00:37:53At least it's not brussel sprouts

00:37:55Am I right?

00:37:55He he

00:37:56He he

00:37:58He

00:37:59Thank you

00:38:03That was delicious

00:38:05All right

00:38:06Miss Livingston

00:38:10A word

00:38:13Uh, Mr. Blaineford

00:38:21About the other night

00:38:22I know the gala was a mess with Camilla

00:38:25Alex

00:38:26I've seen a change in my son

00:38:29Really?

00:38:30It's the first time I've seen him smile in years

00:38:33Keep doing what you're doing

00:38:35You planned this, didn't you?

00:38:39I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone

00:38:41Thank you, Jace

00:38:43You're very welcome

00:38:44Jace, don't

00:38:45Bye

00:38:45Wanna watch Disney with us?

00:38:49Uh, you have a spelling test to study for, remember?

00:38:53But I wanna hang out with Alex

00:38:54Please, Daddy, please

00:38:56Works for me

00:39:11I'll be right back

00:39:15Hey

00:39:17Come on

00:39:18Come on

00:39:19Get your bed

00:39:20Come on

00:39:52She likes you, you know?

00:40:01She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.

00:40:04I like her too.

00:40:12So, are we gonna figure out what happened?

00:40:16Or did I just fuck myself out of a job?

00:40:18Your job is not in danger.

00:40:25Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.

00:40:28What do you want me to say, Alex?

00:40:32I can't get involved with my assistant.

00:40:36Not with the board watching my every move.

00:40:41But I also can't accept the fact that Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...

00:40:46I thought I did something wrong.

00:40:51I want you, Alex.

00:40:53That's the problem.

00:40:54What if we separate church and state?

00:41:06At work, we're professional.

00:41:10But outside of work, we're...

00:41:13Unprofessional?

00:41:14I think the light is sliding.

00:41:16I'm asleep, walking through all of my problems.

00:41:21I know I can't make it through.

00:41:26Every night is the same.

00:41:28I keep running fast, left and right.

00:41:31Wondering where my head's going now.

00:41:34I'm asleep, walking through all of my problems.

00:41:39Malia, hurry, come on.

00:41:44Oh, come on.

00:41:46Let's go, Malia, come on.

00:41:48Mom!

00:41:49Faster!

00:41:51Hey, uh, Lincoln's not here right now.

00:41:55He just landed in New York.

00:41:56New York.

00:41:57I know.

00:41:58But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.

00:42:02Going to LA.

00:42:04Business trip.

00:42:05So, she's all yours.

00:42:06Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be child care.

00:42:10I'm sure you'll figure something out.

00:42:14Mommy loves you, Malia.

00:42:19I'll see you in two weeks, okay?

00:42:24Why doesn't you want to be with me?

00:42:27Hey, hey.

00:42:29It's okay, Malia.

00:42:30Yeah.

00:42:36Alex, what's going on?

00:42:44Hey, we have a problem.

00:42:45Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left.

00:42:48She said she can't take care of this week after all.

00:42:50What?

00:42:51Let me talk to her.

00:42:56Hi, honey.

00:42:57Are you okay?

00:42:59Hi.

00:42:59Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...

00:43:03I'm going to be back tonight, and in the meantime, Alex is going to take care of you, okay?

00:43:06Everything is fine.

00:43:08I love you.

00:43:09I love you, too.

00:43:14I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this.

00:43:17So much for that family time she went.

00:43:19I will book the first flight out this evening.

00:43:22Okay.

00:43:23Okay.

00:43:24Bye.

00:43:24Okay, so we'll get you fed, I can help you with your homework, and by the time your dad

00:43:37gets back, is that too much rice?

00:43:41I'm sorry.

00:43:43You have nothing to be sorry about.

00:43:50Has your mom done this before?

00:43:51Sort of.

00:43:56Sometimes she leaves me with someone with her friends for a few days, so she can go on work

00:44:02trips.

00:44:04Work trips.

00:44:06Huh.

00:44:07Does your dad know about this?

00:44:09I'm not supposed to tell him.

00:44:12She says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.

00:44:18Shit!

00:44:19I mean, shoot!

00:44:21Oh my god, Malia!

00:44:41Malia.

00:44:44I'm sorry.

00:44:46I didn't mean to.

00:44:47I didn't mean to.

00:45:00Better?

00:45:04Good.

00:45:09How about we order some pizza?

00:45:10I don't know.

00:45:33Malia?

00:45:34Do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?

00:45:38You can talk to me.

00:45:46Believe me, I understand.

00:45:50What do you mean?

00:45:55It's from surgery.

00:45:57I was born with a heart defect.

00:46:00Just like you.

00:46:01Really?

00:46:01I didn't know anyone was like me.

00:46:26Who is it?

00:46:27I understand.

00:46:31It's me.

00:46:34Yes.

00:46:37Lincoln.

00:46:38Hi.

00:46:39Hi.

00:46:41Can I see Malia?

00:46:41Uh, can I see Malia?

00:47:11Daddy.

00:47:13It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here.

00:47:16Go back to sleep.

00:47:18Oh, stay.

00:47:22I can sleep on the couch.

00:47:24No, you stay too.

00:47:29It's alright with me.

00:47:41Where do you think you're going?

00:48:08To find Malia?

00:48:10I already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.

00:48:15We're all alone.

00:48:18What about work?

00:48:21Time off for good behavior.

00:48:35Thank you again for taking care of her.

00:48:40It wasn't a problem.

00:48:43Apparently, it is for her mother.

00:48:48Let me make it up to you.

00:48:54How are you gonna do that?

00:48:59Let me show you.

00:49:07Let me show you.

00:49:09Lately feels like I've been faking.

00:49:11Think there's a stranger here instead.

00:49:15There you have it.

00:49:17You're like the neighbors.

00:49:31You're like the neighbors.

00:49:32You know, I think more people should try coworkers with benefits.

00:49:48You know, I think more people should try coworkers with benefits.

00:49:58So you want to tell me what happened here?

00:50:04Not really.

00:50:05Sorry.

00:50:06I was just curious.

00:50:19You know.

00:50:20I don't know.

00:50:21I don't know.

00:50:22I don't know.

00:50:23I'm sorry.

00:50:24Too much.

00:50:25Too much?

00:50:26Too much?

00:50:27This condition.

00:50:28These bills.

00:50:29This scar.

00:50:30My parents were incredible.

00:50:33They gave up everything for me.

00:50:35They drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.

00:50:41And now they're gone.

00:50:44Car accident.

00:50:45When I was a senior in high school.

00:50:48I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then.

00:50:53Alex.

00:50:54Sorry.

00:50:55Way too much information.

00:50:57Especially from a fuck buddy.

00:50:58You don't need to know my sob story.

00:51:04You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.

00:51:06I know.

00:51:07She told me.

00:51:08Yeah.

00:51:09Well.

00:51:10She doesn't know everything.

00:51:14Look.

00:51:15I've never told anybody this but.

00:51:18Malia was born with her defect because Camilla.

00:51:22She took diet pills during the pregnancy.

00:51:24So she wouldn't gain weight.

00:51:26Or lose out on modeling gigs.

00:51:29I only found out before it was too late.

00:51:32Oh my god.

00:51:34It's terrible.

00:51:36Truth is.

00:51:37She never really wanted to have a baby.

00:51:39I did.

00:51:41I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.

00:51:45Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.

00:51:50I'm so sorry, Lincoln.

00:51:54The only reason she wants to get back together is for the money.

00:51:58Not for me.

00:51:59Not for me.

00:52:00And certainly not for her daughter.

00:52:03You know, she's always been irresponsible.

00:52:05But this latest stunt.

00:52:07Abandoning her daughter like that.

00:52:09It's...

00:52:11Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?

00:52:13I want to, but...

00:52:15It's too risky.

00:52:17The courts usually side with the mother.

00:52:18I can't risk losing my daughter.

00:52:21They don't always.

00:52:25Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.

00:52:29What did she say to you?

00:52:31Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.

00:52:34It's dangerous and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.

00:52:37I think you could have a case here.

00:52:40I don't know.

00:52:42I don't want to put her through that.

00:52:43I mean, making her testify against her own mother?

00:52:47I can't do that.

00:52:49I know you want what's best for Malia.

00:52:52And sharing her with Camilla isn't it.

00:52:55Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.

00:52:58And if that's money, fine.

00:53:01You have it.

00:53:03Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.

00:53:05You're right.

00:53:07Malia deserves better.

00:53:10I will talk to her this week.

00:53:25Seems like I owe you again.

00:53:30Greedy?

00:53:32I meant breakfast.

00:53:33You can cook?

00:53:37Yes, I can.

00:53:39For the right company.

00:53:49Ta-da!

00:53:50I should have known someone named Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.

00:54:00Shit. Fuck. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

00:54:06It's okay. Really, 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.

00:54:15And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.

00:54:20Right. Not exactly.

00:54:30He told you all of that? What are you, a miracle worker? A saint?

00:54:34Hardly.

00:54:35Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone.

00:54:38Cross my heart, hope to die.

00:54:39Your dad is paying me to do this. To help Lakin.

00:54:40That's what a job is. You work for the company. You know that, right?

00:54:45You don't understand. Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant. He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla by any means necessary.

00:54:59Now that Lakin and I are.

00:55:17Fucking like rabbits?

00:55:18are fucking like rabbits co-workers with benefits excuse me it just it seems wrong not to tell him

00:55:29why because you're helping him get his together and getting paid for it seems like a win-win to

00:55:33me it won't feel like that if he finds out he'll think i'm just using him well maybe he doesn't

00:55:39have to find out jace i can't keep lying to him i think i think i'm falling for him

00:55:48so more than co-workers with benefits

00:56:02thanks for meeting me i wanted to talk to you about your new girlfriend

00:56:08what i know all about your little sleepover you know i'd appreciate it if you told me before

00:56:14bringing another woman into our daughter's life especially that one what do you mean by that one

00:56:21alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in la it was a work trip oh really

00:56:36she's already proven to be way better at taking care of malia than you've ever been which is actually why

00:56:40i'm here enough is enough i want sole custody this is it you want to break up our family for that

00:56:52lying you don't want a family you just want my money i see right through you camilla you think i want money

00:57:00how much do you know about your little assistant what do you mean

00:57:02i hate to be the one to tell you this but that girl is using you lakin

00:57:18i overheard jace and her laughing about it in the break room earlier today

00:57:25what do you mean she's using me the only reason why she's working for you

00:57:29is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me

00:57:36no she wouldn't do that that's not who she is if you don't believe me just ask your dad

00:57:52is it true lakin what are you doing here did you hire alex in order to keep tabs on me

00:57:59it was for your own good do not give me that father knows best routine this is a complete

00:58:07betrayal of my trust your personal issues were affecting not only the business but our family

00:58:12that is absurd this has nothing to do with the company your inability to cut camilla from your

00:58:17life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader as it does the way you close yourself off

00:58:23from any connection romantic or so what i i can't be ceo if i don't open my heart that is

00:58:28bullshit my love life your business but the well-being of my granddaughter still is

00:58:36it's a smart girl with a good heart she cares about malia and she challenges you she's fired thanks to

00:58:46you

00:58:59what are you doing here

00:59:14we need to talk

00:59:17oh yeah you want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together

00:59:21is that why you haven't gotten custody of malia because you still love her god it was so stupid

00:59:29were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad

00:59:33god alex i i trusted you i i told you things that i've told my family and this whole time

00:59:43you were just in it for the money i that was before anything happened between us lakin i couldn't say no

00:59:51that kind of money you know my situation but i never meant to hurt you and fucking me what that

00:59:57was just a way to ensure job security that's all i am to you just a transaction of course not

01:00:05how dare you why should i believe you you know you're just like her

01:00:13i am not like camilla lakin i care about you you're fired and this thing between us that's over too

01:00:21i am not like camilla lakin i care about you

01:00:26i am not like camilla lakin i care about you

01:00:50let's go

01:00:56rocky road huh i've got the perfect pairing

01:01:19you're gonna let me in or what

01:01:28you are out of your mind showing up here is insane like you don't love it i don't

01:01:36i've changed i've heard that before god it turns me on when you act like

01:01:41all right this is like a pandemic level of postmates orders have you left your house yet

01:01:46well i'm gonna try and get my old job back so i'll probably be out of the house five days a week

01:01:52girl losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot you can take some time to mourn

01:02:00i can't waste any more time on lakin

01:02:02i was so stupid thinking you actually cared about me

01:02:19what's wrong with me nothing absolutely nothing

01:02:24i'm sorry

01:02:33i just

01:02:37i think i want to be alone tonight

01:02:38hey

01:02:46text me okay just because we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends

01:02:50we will

01:02:55i promise

01:03:02i

01:03:38Hey, um, I'd like to apply for a job.

01:03:57I used to work here.

01:04:01Hey, Ken, come on, man, open up.

01:04:08You really need to give me a key.

01:04:16You want a drink?

01:04:17Yeah, where are your glasses?

01:04:19Second cabinet to the left.

01:04:28Heard you broke up with Alex.

01:04:30You can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.

01:04:35We were just fucking, and now we're not.

01:04:39I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.

01:04:43I don't.

01:04:45Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?

01:04:48Very dramatic, by the way.

01:04:50What do you care?

01:04:52She's all yours now.

01:04:53Her little deal with dad is mute, and now you two can finally be together.

01:04:57Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.

01:05:05Yeah.

01:05:07You're always so wrapped up in your own shit, you never thought to ask your brother about

01:05:10his own life.

01:05:11I'm sorry.

01:05:19Really.

01:05:22I can't believe I didn't...

01:05:26Are you good?

01:05:32I'm good.

01:05:33I'm good.

01:05:41Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.

01:05:51But you're always flirting with her, Alex.

01:05:53I was trying to light a fire under your ass.

01:05:56She's a good person, Lakin.

01:05:58She cares about you.

01:06:00A lot.

01:06:03She hated the deal.

01:06:04She hated lying to you.

01:06:07She knew you wouldn't trust her.

01:06:08And why should I?

01:06:13Because not everyone's Camilla.

01:06:19Look, it's not too late to make it right.

01:06:25Call her.

01:06:38Call her.

01:06:39Call her.

01:06:40Call her.

01:06:41Call her.

01:06:42Call her.

01:06:43Call her.

01:06:44Call her.

01:06:45Call her.

01:06:46Call her.

01:06:47Call her.

01:06:48Call her.

01:06:49Call her.

01:06:50Call her.

01:06:51Call her.

01:06:52Call her.

01:06:53Call her.

01:06:54Call her.

01:06:55Call her.

01:06:56Call her.

01:06:57Call her.

01:06:58Call her.

01:06:59Call her.

01:07:00Call her.

01:07:01Call her.

01:07:02I don't know.

01:07:32Fuck him.

01:07:41So, that's $250,000 a year?

01:07:45Every year?

01:07:47Until Malia's 18th birthday.

01:07:49So, in nine more years then?

01:07:52Eight.

01:07:53You don't even know how old your daughter is?

01:08:02Pleasure doing business with you.

01:08:21You don't want to say goodbye?

01:08:22She's upstairs waiting.

01:08:24I can't.

01:08:25I have a flight to Miami in an hour.

01:08:27Give her a kiss for me, will you?

01:08:32Good fucking riddance.

01:08:41I'm proud of you, son.

01:08:44It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.

01:08:47I am going to speak to the board in the morning, all right?

01:08:51If you gentlemen will excuse me,

01:08:53I have a granddaughter to comfort.

01:09:02Congrats, bro.

01:09:04Let's celebrate.

01:09:15Come on.

01:09:16We should be celebrating.

01:09:18Ding dong.

01:09:19The witch agreed to settle.

01:09:21Yeah.

01:09:23And now Malia has to live the rest of her life

01:09:25knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her

01:09:27to fight for custody.

01:09:28On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.

01:09:32You're going to be CEO in a month.

01:09:34What else could you want?

01:09:37Maybe a certain little assistant

01:09:38that helped you get custody.

01:09:41She blocked my number.

01:09:43And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep

01:09:45on my knees begging for her to take me back.

01:09:48That would make me look insane.

01:09:49Well, insane or romantic.

01:09:54She doesn't want to speak to me.

01:09:58And I don't blame her.

01:09:59Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back,

01:10:01but I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.

01:10:07She's working here again?

01:10:10Is that why you brought me here?

01:10:12Go get her.

01:10:24Hi.

01:10:28Ready to order?

01:10:29I'll come back in a few more minutes.

01:10:38Alex.

01:10:40Lincoln?

01:10:43What are you doing here?

01:10:45Jace brought me.

01:10:47To celebrate.

01:10:49I won full custody.

01:10:52Congratulations.

01:10:53Yeah, I couldn't have done it without you.

01:10:59Alex, I want to apologize.

01:11:03I made a huge mistake.

01:11:04Thanks.

01:11:06I actually need to take my break right now.

01:11:13Alex, hey.

01:11:19You okay?

01:11:19Someone call 911!

01:11:25Help!

01:11:27It's okay.

01:11:29Any update?

01:11:47There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but the doctor said that she's in critical

01:11:59condition, they're going to operate tomorrow, and that her chances are 50-50.

01:12:05Jesus.

01:12:06Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.

01:12:12The stress that I fucking caused her.

01:12:16And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.

01:12:18I should have just left her alone.

01:12:21It's not your fault, Lincoln.

01:12:22And now Alex could, she could.

01:12:26Hey, stop.

01:12:27Don't talk like that.

01:12:28Hey, Lincoln.

01:12:50Oh, my God, Alex. You're awake. Jesus Christ. I was so worried. I thought...

01:12:59I thought that I might have lost you.

01:13:04Thank you. I'm fine. You should leave.

01:13:10What? What are you talking about?

01:13:13Lincoln, why are you here?

01:13:15I'm here because I care about you. Because...

01:13:17Because you feel guilty.

01:13:20This is what you do. You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.

01:13:24No, it's not like that.

01:13:26I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.

01:13:30I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.

01:13:35You are not a burden. I don't think that.

01:13:39I'd like you to go.

01:13:50I don't want to bear.

01:13:56So, I am going to go.

01:13:58Let's go.

01:13:59Let's go.

01:14:00Let's go.

01:14:01Let's go see.

01:14:01Let's go.

01:14:02Hey.

01:14:07Let's go.

01:14:08What?

01:14:09Let's go.

01:14:10Let's go.

01:14:11Good morning, sleepyhead.

01:14:30It's good to see you awake.

01:14:32You had me worried there for a minute.

01:14:38I got you something.

01:14:41This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.

01:14:59Where did all the flowers come from?

01:15:02It was Dad.

01:15:04You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode,

01:15:06so he's been helping out with Malia while Aiken watches over you here.

01:15:09Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.

01:15:13Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.

01:15:16He shouldn't have.

01:15:18You made a deal, Alex.

01:15:20Dad was good for it.

01:15:21It's done.

01:15:23I don't deserve it.

01:15:26What are you talking about?

01:15:28Look at me, Jace.

01:15:29I'm literally fucking scarred.

01:15:31Why should I...

01:15:31Hi, Alex.

01:15:34You deserve love.

01:15:38It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.

01:15:40Jesus.

01:15:47I'm sorry.

01:15:47I didn't mean to scare you.

01:15:51Fuck.

01:15:52I'm sorry.

01:15:53I just...

01:15:57I thought you might need some help.

01:16:13Doctor said no unnecessary stress.

01:16:16Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.

01:16:17Sorry.

01:16:23Thank you, but I've got it from here.

01:16:25Alex, you're recovering from surgery.

01:16:28Let me at least help you inside.

01:16:30Malia asks about you all the time, you know.

01:16:59She misses you.

01:17:00Everyone misses you.

01:17:02My dad, Jace, and me.

01:17:11It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.

01:17:15I can see that now.

01:17:17I've just...

01:17:18I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.

01:17:21And I've just been hurt so many times.

01:17:23It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.

01:17:27What 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?

01:17:39They lost everything they had because of me.

01:17:42Yeah, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again, they would do it exactly the same?

01:17:48That's not sacrifice.

01:17:51That's love.

01:17:53I've been thinking about it a lot.

01:17:56I've been thinking about what it means to give without expecting anything in return.

01:18:01I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.

01:18:06But what you've taught me, what your parents have taught me, is that supporting someone is not about an obligation or to force an outcome.

01:18:18It is simply because you love them, Ms. Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong, and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.

01:18:39I can't stop.

01:18:41It's true.

01:18:42It's true.

01:18:43And since you clearly don't believe me, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.

01:18:48Prove it?

01:18:49How?

01:18:50Is that...

01:18:51Scars.

01:18:52Just like yours.

01:18:53Are those tattoos?

01:18:54I wanted it to be perfect.

01:18:55It's true.