- 6 weeks ago
Full Episode of Boardroom Attraction
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00:00:00I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:00:03I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:00:05Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:00:09What are you doing here?
00:00:10I work here.
00:00:11Must be a pity hire.
00:00:13Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:00:15Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:00:18This girl is overstepping.
00:00:19You fire her and the boy will find another CEO.
00:00:23I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:00:25I need you to stay.
00:00:26It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:00:29And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:00:33Right.
00:00:40I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:00:44Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:00:50It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:00:52She likes you, you know?
00:00:54She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:00:56That girl is using you, Lincoln.
00:00:59The only reason why she's working for you
00:01:01is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills
00:01:03if she kept you away from me.
00:01:05I can't keep lying to him.
00:01:07I think I'm falling for him.
00:01:08I think she's talking so early on.
00:01:09I don't want to mesh with her hands.
00:01:11I think she's learning to do something.
00:01:28Here's aëFF.
00:01:28We love you.
00:01:30Let me know what she's doing.
00:01:32Christmas is good.
00:01:34I'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 cousine,
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.
00:02:17That's R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:02:19Yeah, I got it.
00:02:22Here 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.
00:02:47She'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!
00:02:54One second, sweetheart.
00:02:56You sure about that?
00:02:58Seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here.
00:03:06Malia, oh my God. Sweetheart.
00:03:09Sweetheart, hey. Dad, where are our pills?
00:03:11Here.
00:03:11Hey, come here.
00:03:12Lay her down.
00:03:14I got you. Daddy's here. Hey, Malia.
00:03:16We 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. I'm calling 911.
00:03:28Daddy?
00:03:29Honey, hey. Okay, sit up.
00:03:33Here. It's okay. Take this.
00:03:39Little sips, okay, honey?
00:03:40We're good. Thanks.
00:03:45Honey, you think you can stand up?
00:03:47Slow. Nice and slow.
00:03:48I got you. Look at me.
00:03:51You okay?
00:03:52I am taking you to see Dr. Schaffer right now to get you checked out.
00:03:55No, I'm fine.
00:03:56No buts.
00:03:57Okay?
00:03:58Come on.
00:03:59Dad, can you take care of the bill?
00:04:00No.
00:04:00No.
00:04:01Please excuse my son.
00:04:15What he meant was, thank you.
00:04:17Alex.
00:04:18And it's all right.
00:04:19It was a stressful situation.
00:04:21Yeah, how do you know how to handle that?
00:04:24Sometimes I faint when I get stressed out.
00:04:28Heart defect.
00:04:29I 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.
00:04:35You know, running around all day.
00:04:37Student loans and a looming surgery I can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves.
00:04:43Oh, my God.
00:04:50You know, there's an opening at my office.
00:04:52Less footwork, better pay.
00:04:55Why don't you come and see me?
00:04:57Monday morning, all right?
00:04:59We'll have a chat.
00:05:019 a.m.
00:05:03And don't be late.
00:05:05Yeah, absolutely.
00:05:16I'm getting in the elevator.
00:05:17Let me call you right back.
00:05:18Okay.
00:05:29You.
00:05:31What 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.
00:05:41Must be a pity hire.
00:05:42Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:05:46You know, you're a lot more charming in an apron, waitress.
00:05:53Your floor, by the way.
00:05:54You know what to do.
00:06:08Yeah.
00:06:10Well.
00:06:12I got to go now.
00:06:14All right.
00:06:14Hello again, Alex.
00:06:19So I'll cut right to it.
00:06:22I'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.
00:06:30So, keep him out of trouble?
00:06:34No, he's just overwhelmed.
00:06:36And his ex, Camilla, isn't helping.
00:06:39I need you to keep her far away from him.
00:06:42Sir, I appreciate the offer.
00:06:44I do, but I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:06:48Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:06:52I could use someone like you.
00:06:54You know, you're smart.
00:06:57You're good and under pressure.
00:06:58And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.
00:07:06What do you say?
00:07:08I say, when do I start?
00:07:13Right now.
00:07:18Hmm.
00:07:21Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.
00:07:26And you're a new boss.
00:07:28Her?
00:07:30Are you joking?
00:07:31I certainly am not.
00:07:33I'm still CEO for now.
00:07:35You do as I say.
00:07:47Welcome aboard.
00:07:52Hmm.
00:07:54Let's get started.
00:07:56Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?
00:08:04Coffee.
00:08:05Black.
00:08:06Every day within five minutes of my arrival.
00:08:09Lunch will be at 1 p.m. sharp.
00:08:12No fast food.
00:08:14Are you writing this down?
00:08:16I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.
00:08:20Oh.
00:08:22And stay out of my personal life.
00:08:24That'll be all for now.
00:08:27I'll give you access to my work calendar later.
00:08:36That means you can go.
00:08:37Lakin, more like Lucifer.
00:08:47His bark's worse than his bite.
00:08:50Trust me.
00:08:52I'm Jace.
00:08:53Lucifer's angelic younger brother.
00:08:55You are?
00:08:56Alex, Lakin's new assistant.
00:08:58And, uh, it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling.
00:09:04I've said worse.
00:09:05Your secret's safe with me.
00:09:08Alex, get in here.
00:09:10We need to roll some calls to South Korea.
00:09:12You're gonna need that.
00:09:15Coming.
00:09:15We're still evaluating the Chicago hub closure.
00:09:23It's costing us.
00:09:25Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times.
00:09:30And shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now.
00:09:36So what?
00:09:37We're just going to 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.
00:09:48Um, sorry to interrupt, but have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland
00:10:00and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?
00:10:04Huh.
00:10:05So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?
00:10:09Uh, no, but I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while I could be off,
00:10:16but Cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.
00:10:21It wouldn't solve all of your problems, but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely.
00:10:26Actually, that could work.
00:10:28Worth a shot.
00:10:30I mean, obviously, my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.
00:10:35Is there anything else I should know about my business?
00:10:39Not yet.
00:10:40Uh, you heard her.
00:10:48Let's, uh, let's move on this right away.
00:10:50That'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.
00:11:09But she is undermining me in front of my team.
00:11:11How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?
00:11:14So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?
00:11:18Lincoln, 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.
00:11:33You 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?
00:12:24Malia, honey.
00:12:26Why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:32Your job is to help with my work and not butt into my personal life.
00:12:35I was just trying...
00:12:36From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.
00:12:40How 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?
00:12:48You 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?
00:12:53Alex, hang on.
00:13:03Alex!
00:13:10Alex, wait.
00:13:11Alex!
00:13:11Alex!
00:13:11I told you to wait.
00:13:20I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.
00:13:24I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:13:27I'll double your salary.
00:13:29I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.
00:13:32Look, you can't leave, okay?
00:13:38I need you to stay.
00:13:41How about starting with an apology?
00:13:44I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.
00:13:50What do I have to do to please you?
00:13:54Look, I'm sorry, okay?
00:13:57It's not your fault.
00:13:58I just, uh...
00:14:05Alex, hang on.
00:14:16Alex?
00:14:17Hey, Alex.
00:14:19Hey, Alex, wait one second.
00:14:22Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?
00:14:24But I can't lose you.
00:14:26I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.
00:14:30No more verbal abuse?
00:14:31I didn't...
00:14:33Fine.
00:14:36No more.
00:14:37And no more calling me waitress.
00:14:39It's Miss Livingston or Alex.
00:14:41Got it.
00:14:44And you said something about doubling my salary.
00:14:48Stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?
00:14:50You won't regret it.
00:14:57Want a bath?
00:14:57There we go.
00:14:58No more sexy.
00:14:58We'llahlen.
00:14:59Let's go.
00:14:59Yeah.
00:14:59Huh?
00:15:00Huh?
00:15:02Huh?
00:15:09Huh?
00:15:13Huh?
00:15:18Huh?
00:15:18Huh?
00:15:19Huh?
00:15:20Huh?
00:15:21Huh?
00:15:22Yeah.
00:15:23Huh?
00:15:24Huh?
00:15:25Huh?
00:15:25Yeah, huh?
00:15:26Huh?
00:15:27Sorry, I'm late traffic was hell a menu for you, sir. Thank you
00:15:37Hi, Malia can't compete with that iPad we order drinks
00:15:47A 2005 Roman a Conti best bottle on the menu
00:15:52It better be it cost $15,000. We are celebrating mr. CEO
00:15:56Not until after I get port approval
00:16:04So what did you want to talk to me about?
00:16:08Malia
00:16:10I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family
00:16:15It's not easy on her poor little heart
00:16:19Malia honey you and I talked about this right your mother and I love you very much
00:16:24It's just
00:16:28It's not easy for us to be around each other right now
00:16:32Maybe
00:16:35We could try a little harder
00:16:37Hey
00:16:47Just wanted to give you a status report before I head home
00:16:50Thank you, Miss Livingston
00:16:51Miss Livingston
00:16:53So regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a zoom for next week
00:16:57I'm working
00:16:58I think the world was ending
00:17:00Like the world was ending
00:17:02Pretend that it's alright
00:17:04It's alright
00:17:06It's alright
00:17:07It's alright
00:17:08It's alright
00:17:11Bacon, are you listening to me?
00:17:14Uh, sorry, as I was saying, uh, where was I?
00:17:18You can just take your top off
00:17:20Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top
00:17:29I gotta go
00:17:30Yeah, everything's just peachy
00:17:41So that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that? A lover's quarrel?
00:17:47Look who's blushing
00:17:49I am not blushing and that wasn't a lover's quarrel, he doesn't like me like that
00:17:54So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
00:17:59Chase
00:18:01Lincoln
00:18:03So we were just talking about you
00:18:05Lovely assistant you've got here
00:18:07Such a sweetheart
00:18:08Anywho, I gotta go, I'll talk to you later, Alex
00:18:12You needed me for something?
00:18:16The, uh, the company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night
00:18:19And I need you to go with me
00:18:21You need a date?
00:18:24No, uh, what I need is my assistant close by
00:18:27So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them
00:18:32And here, take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon
00:18:37Try to keep it under 10,000, alright?
00:18:40No problem, I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch
00:18:46Got it, under 10,000
00:18:48Oh
00:18:50Oh
00:18:51And seeing as I'm buying
00:18:54I like red
00:18:55I like red
00:19:00I wanna, I wanna take you with me
00:19:05I wanna, I wanna take you with me
00:19:07I wanna, I wanna take you with me
00:19:13I wanna, I wanna see you with me
00:19:15I wanna, I wanna see you with me
00:19:16I don't want to, I don't want to see you in
00:19:21I don't want to, I don't want to see you in
00:19:36I don't want to, I don't want to see you in
00:19:46i thought i said i like red did you oops must have slipped my mind
00:20:16looks like we're almost there
00:20:26remember this is a work event the whole board's going to be there it's easy on the drinks
00:20:46do as i say not as i do
00:20:51you ready
00:21:16so
00:21:25miss livingston
00:21:40i was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight and you lied to me
00:21:46your name's not alexandra is it
00:21:51i thought only hr saw that
00:21:56oh don't be embarrassed sugar i think that's a very sweet name i'm not embarrassed it's just
00:22:04private
00:22:09my parents are the only ones who called me that
00:22:14i see
00:22:17i apologize i didn't know i didn't mean to upset you
00:22:23hey alex
00:22:29i mean i'm sorry
00:22:37i think i owe you a drink i'll be right back
00:22:40look at you you look stunning let's see the dress
00:22:56let's get turned even me straight picked it out just for you it's perfect may i have this dance my
00:23:01lady
00:23:21for you hey bro is that for me get your own drink bro and maybe your own date while you're at it
00:23:27dame i knew it uh my guest you know what i know sure i know what you mean i'll take that i'll leave
00:23:37you guys to it
00:23:45it's just a dance do not be weird about this oh i'm being weird everyone else is dancing it would
00:23:57look strange if we didn't and besides it's not like we're attracted to each other right
00:24:02so something going on between you and my brother jace of course not that was nothing
00:24:26it didn't look like nothing if i didn't know any better i'd say you sound jealous
00:24:34don't be ridiculous i'm just looking out for my assistant
00:24:41well i doubt he's interested he's you know
00:24:46he's what
00:24:47you don't know
00:24:53never mind so you guys aren't that close then well excuse me if i don't have time to listen to my
00:24:59brother's sexual exploits if you hadn't noticed i'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping
00:25:04company in america it's important to make time for family lincoln that's none of your concern
00:25:11just focus on steering clear of an office romance miss livingston it's unprofessional
00:25:21what this this is just two co-workers dancing
00:25:26right a totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance it's completely innocent
00:25:35we're rarely touching
00:25:41lincoln
00:25:44dad
00:25:47well some of our board members are already here
00:25:49i need you to make your rounds
00:25:52miss livingston
00:25:54shall we
00:26:00well mr harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress
00:26:06wonderful to see that you're finally settling in lincoln
00:26:09thank you
00:26:12miss livingston has been a welcomed addition oh yes
00:26:16detroit and cleveland nice work
00:26:20yes and we're also improving transit times i'll actually be in new york next week
00:26:29and we're going to be in new york and we're going to be in new york
00:26:36and finalizing everything making sure everything's running smoothly
00:26:38i like it
00:26:39what are you doing here
00:26:41what are you doing here i just thought i'd stop by i thought you could use the moral support
00:26:45where's malia i got a babysitter
00:26:47i think everyone knows camilla malia's mother
00:26:55who's this
00:26:57uh no one just uh my assistant
00:26:59alex nice to meet you alice
00:27:06as i was saying the transit times in new york
00:27:08i really come on lincoln
00:27:11don't be a poor it's a party
00:27:13no one wants to talk about business
00:27:15am i right let's dance
00:27:18maybe later these gentlemen are on the board
00:27:21you don't mind if i steal them do you
00:27:30what are you doing are you drunk the whole office is here
00:27:37you never have any time together and there's a reason for that camilla
00:27:40we're not together anymore you made that perfectly clear when you
00:27:44my best friend oh come on lincoln i'm sorry if i embarrassed you i just
00:27:52i miss you and i was thinking about how we used to come to these things together
00:27:56i was hoping you'd dance with me for old time's sake
00:28:05one dance
00:28:22excuse me gentlemen
00:28:26doesn't this feel nice i know you miss this
00:28:37this is a work event camilla
00:28:40wax leaking so tense
00:28:44i could fix that you know
00:28:46what do you want hmm and don't give me some
00:28:49bullshit 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
00:28:59melia's getting older it's only getting harder to take care of her especially with her situation
00:29:04well we should be a family we tried and failed miserably i can't be with you camilla
00:29:13are you sure about that
00:29:14camilla
00:29:16camilla don't kiss me if you don't feel anything i'll leave you alone
00:29:22stop
00:29:27stop jesus
00:29:28don't tell me you didn't enjoy that
00:29:33like it's like it are you listening to me
00:29:40look at me you don't want me to make a scene do you
00:29:43because you know because you know i will let me make something very clear to you
00:29:50we are never getting back together camilla you hear me
00:29:54ever now you need to go but right now
00:30:07not having any fun
00:30:29let's see if we can change that
00:30:37it's my mom's 60th birthday right
00:30:42and her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table
00:30:46and agnes her old roommate slept with the bartender
00:30:51so that's the last call right i go up to the bar looking for this guy
00:30:54aggie's dragging him to the bathroom oh my god stop
00:31:00something funny
00:31:01time to go
00:31:06arturo
00:31:20took miss livingston home
00:31:21you're being incredibly rude you know that
00:31:23you're getting wasted at a company party
00:31:26it's totally inappropriate
00:31:28don't you inappropriate me your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole you made out in
00:31:32front of everyone
00:31:33okay first of all she's my ex and second of all i can do whatever i want i'm a ceo
00:31:39interrupt
00:31:41right
00:31:42is that why you're cozying up to my dad
00:31:45what my title not good enough for you charm your way up the corporate ladder
00:31:48ceo this week chairman the next meanwhile you're wasted hanging all over jace
00:31:53what do you care anyway i thought you weren't attracted to me
00:31:56i'm not oh yeah yeah liar
00:32:14i didn't expect you to have tattoos yeah it was a lot you don't know about me
00:32:38that cost eight thousand dollars yeah my fucking money
00:32:41i get the hell over here
00:32:51is that a scar
00:32:54it's odd
00:32:58fuck me
00:33:11huh
00:33:23huh
00:33:29huh
00:33:31huh
00:33:33huh
00:34:37You, uh, want to come inside?
00:34:50Uh, no.
00:34:54Right. No.
00:34:57Of course not.
00:34:58Um, well, I guess I'll see you on Monday.
00:35:17Morning.
00:35:22Good morning.
00:35:33I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
00:35:38It's not your fault.
00:35:39Laken barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?
00:35:42Me. Dad.
00:35:43But I've seen how he is with Malia, and...
00:35:46She's a soft spot.
00:35:49Laken's got some serious trust issues.
00:35:51Like, he needs therapy about it.
00:35:54Camilla really messed him up.
00:35:55Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:36:00That bitch is a gold digger.
00:36:02I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
00:36:05Took him, like, three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
00:36:08Oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:36:10I mean, it's just best to pretend like this never happened.
00:36:17It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:36:24Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
00:36:28How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:36:30Seven? I'll text you the details.
00:36:33Yeah, I'm down.
00:36:35Great.
00:36:40Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
00:36:58Dad insisted.
00:37:00Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
00:37:03I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
00:37:06You know, like normal business partners and not...
00:37:08Family members.
00:37:10Exactly.
00:37:15Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:37:21Grandpa, I told you it's me.
00:37:24You?
00:37:25You're too tall.
00:37:26No, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
00:37:31Has anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:37:33Hmm.
00:37:34Because this little woman is an imposter.
00:37:38Are we expecting company?
00:37:40Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:37:58Alex?
00:37:58I didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:38:12I didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:38:27Me neither.
00:38:28I don't like asparagus either.
00:38:38It's okay.
00:38:40I don't like asparagus either.
00:38:42My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.
00:38:46He's right.
00:38:48It is.
00:38:49Look on the bright side.
00:38:51At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:38:52thank you that was delicious all right
00:39:04miss livingston a word
00:39:10uh mr blainford about the other night i know the gala was a
00:39:22mess with camilla alex i've seen a change in my son really it's the first time i've seen him
00:39:29smile in years keep doing what you're doing you planned this didn't you i just thought i'd give
00:39:37you and lakin some time alone thank you jace you're very welcome jace don't want to watch
00:39:45disney with us uh you have a spelling test to study for remember but i want to hang out with
00:39:51alex please daddy please
00:39:54works for me
00:40:00i'll be right back
00:40:13come on
00:40:20so
00:40:29she likes you you know
00:40:57she's not normally so comfortable with strangers
00:41:01i like her too
00:41:04so are we gonna figure out what happened or did i just fuck myself out of a job
00:41:16your job is not in danger
00:41:20okay that doesn't totally answer my question
00:41:26what do you want me to say alex i i can't get involved with my assistant not with the board
00:41:35watching my every move
00:41:39but i also can't accept the fact that saturday night was the last time that we'll ever
00:41:44i thought i did something wrong i want you alex that's the problem
00:41:52what if we separate church and state
00:42:02at work we're professional but outside of work we're unprofessional
00:42:12i think the light is like i'm sleepwalking through all of my problems i know i can't make it through
00:42:23every night is the same i keep running fast left and right wondering where my head's going
00:42:31let's go now i'm sleepwalking through all my problems
00:42:37leah hurry come on come on come on let's go leah come on
00:42:46mom
00:42:47faster
00:42:48hey uh lakin's not here right now he just landed in new york
00:42:55i know but it turns out i can't take malia at all this week
00:43:00going to la business trip so she's all yours
00:43:05oh uh i'm not really here to be child care
00:43:08i'm sure you'll figure something out
00:43:11mommy loves you malia
00:43:15i'll see you in two weeks okay
00:43:19why doesn't you want to be with me hey hey it's okay malia
00:43:28alex what's going on hey we have a problem
00:43:44camilla just dropped malia off at the office and left
00:43:47she said she can't take care of this week after all
00:43:49what
00:43:50let me talk to her
00:43:52hi honey are you okay
00:43:57hi
00:43:59listen uh mommy had to go away for a little bit but uh
00:44:03i'm gonna be back tonight and in the meantime alex is gonna take care of you okay everything is fine
00:44:07i love you
00:44:08i love you too
00:44:09i should have known she'd pull a stunt like this
00:44:16so much for that family time she wanted i will book the first flight out this evening
00:44:21okay
00:44:22okay bye
00:44:24okay so we'll get you fed i can help you with your homework
00:44:36and by the time your dad gets back i'm sorry you have nothing to be sorry about
00:44:46has your mom done this before
00:44:52and by the time she leaves me with her friends for a few days so she can go on work trips
00:45:03work trips huh does your dad know about this i'm not supposed to tell him
00:45:12she says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves
00:45:17shit i mean shoot
00:45:21oh my god malia
00:45:41malia
00:45:43i'm sorry i didn't mean to
00:45:49better
00:46:02good
00:46:06how will we order some pizza
00:46:12malia
00:46:37do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier
00:46:41you can talk to me
00:46:48believe me i understand
00:46:51what do you mean
00:46:54it's from surgery
00:46:59i was born with a heart defect
00:47:02just like you
00:47:03really
00:47:06i didn't know anyone was like me
00:47:09really i didn't know anyone was like me
00:47:20i didn't know anyone was like me
00:47:30Who is it?
00:47:33It's me.
00:47:41Lincoln.
00:47:43Hi.
00:47:45Hi.
00:47:48Can I see Malia?
00:48:00Daddy.
00:48:22It's okay, sweetie.
00:48:25I'm right here.
00:48:26Go back to sleep.
00:48:28Oh, stay.
00:48:30I can sleep on the couch.
00:48:34No, you stay too.
00:48:39It's all right with me.
00:48:40I can sleep on the couch.
00:48:50No, you stay too.
00:48:52Where do you think you're going?
00:49:19To find Malia.
00:49:22I've already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:49:26We're all alone.
00:49:30What about work?
00:49:34Time off for good behavior.
00:49:46Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:49:49It wasn't a problem.
00:49:57Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:50:04Let me make it up to you.
00:50:05How are you going to do that?
00:50:14I don't know if I can take it.
00:50:16Must be a monster in my head.
00:50:18Let me show you.
00:50:19You're like the neighbors.
00:50:44Let's run away.
00:50:54Let's run away.
00:50:55Let's run away.
00:50:56Let's run away from all the pain.
00:50:58So you want to tell me what happened here?
00:51:13Not really.
00:51:17Sorry, I, um, I was just curious.
00:51:23Congenital heart defect.
00:51:24You don't want to hear about it.
00:51:26It's too much.
00:51:27Too much?
00:51:28This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:51:33My parents were incredible.
00:51:35They gave up everything for me.
00:51:38They drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.
00:51:44And now they're gone.
00:51:46Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:51:50I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then.
00:51:55Alex.
00:51:56Sorry, way too much information.
00:51:59Especially from a fuck buddy.
00:52:01You don't need to know my sob story.
00:52:06You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.
00:52:09I know.
00:52:10She told me.
00:52:10Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:52:13Look, I've never told anybody this, but Malia was born with her defect because Camilla, she took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out in modeling gigs.
00:52:30I only found out before it was too late.
00:52:33Oh my god.
00:52:36It's terrible.
00:52:38Truth is, she never really wanted to have a baby.
00:52:42I did.
00:52:42I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:52:47Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:52:49I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:52:56And the only reason she wants to get back together is for the money.
00:53:00Not for me.
00:53:02Certainly not for her daughter.
00:53:05You know, she's always been irresponsible, but this latest stunt, you know, abandoning her daughter like that, it's...
00:53:12Have you thought about pursuing soul custody?
00:53:15I want to, but it's too risky.
00:53:18I mean, the courts usually side with the mother.
00:53:20I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:53:23They don't always...
00:53:27Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:53:31What did she say to you?
00:53:33Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:53:36It's dangerous, and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:53:40I think you could have a case here.
00:53:42I don't know.
00:53:44I don't want to put her through that.
00:53:46I mean, making her testify against her own mother?
00:53:49I can't do that.
00:53:51I know you want what's best for Malia.
00:53:54And sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:53:57Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:54:00And if that's money, fine.
00:54:03You have it.
00:54:05Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:54:08You're right.
00:54:10Malia deserves better.
00:54:13I will talk to her this week.
00:54:27Seems like I owe you again.
00:54:32Greedy?
00:54:33I meant breakfast.
00:54:37You can cook?
00:54:39Yes, I can.
00:54:41For the right company.
00:54:51Ta-da!
00:54:52I should have known someone named Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:55:05Shit.
00:55:06Fuck.
00:55:06I'm sorry.
00:55:07I didn't mean to.
00:55:09It's okay.
00:55:10Really, it's...
00:55:12actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:55:15Thank you again for everything.
00:55:19I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:55:22And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:55:30Great.
00:55:30He told you all of that?
00:55:39What are you, a miracle worker?
00:55:41A saint?
00:55:43Hardly.
00:55:46Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone.
00:55:52Cross my honor, hope to die.
00:55:53Your dad is paying me to do this, to help Lakin.
00:56:02That's what a job is.
00:56:03You work for the company.
00:56:04You know that, right?
00:56:05You don't understand.
00:56:07Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck
00:56:12it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:56:14He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla.
00:56:16By any means necessary, he said.
00:56:20Now that Lakin and I are...
00:56:21Fucking like rabbits.
00:56:23Coworkers with benefits?
00:56:25Excuse me?
00:56:27It just, it seems wrong not to tell him.
00:56:31Why?
00:56:32Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it?
00:56:34Seems like a win-win to me.
00:56:36It won't feel like that if he finds out.
00:56:38He'll think I'm just using him.
00:56:40Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:56:43Chase, I can't keep lying to him.
00:56:45I think...
00:56:46I think I'm falling for him.
00:56:53So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:57:03Thanks for meeting me.
00:57:07I wanted to talk to you about...
00:57:08Your new girlfriend?
00:57:11What?
00:57:11I know all about your little sleepover.
00:57:15You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's
00:57:19life.
00:57:20Especially that one.
00:57:21What do you mean by that one?
00:57:24Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in LA.
00:57:27It was a work trip.
00:57:28Oh, really?
00:57:39She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been.
00:57:42Which is actually why I'm here.
00:57:45Enough is enough.
00:57:47I want sole custody.
00:57:50So this is it?
00:57:52You want to break up our family for that lying little...
00:57:55You don't want a family.
00:57:57You just want my money.
00:57:58I see right through you, Camilla.
00:58:00You think I want money?
00:58:02How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:58:04What do you mean?
00:58:09I hate to be the one to tell you this, but...
00:58:14That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:58:21I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:58:28What do you mean she's using me?
00:58:30The only reason why she's working for you...
00:58:33Is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:58:39No, she wouldn't do that.
00:58:41That's not who she is.
00:58:42If you don't believe me, just ask your dad.
00:58:46Is it true?
00:58:55Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:58:59Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:59:01It was for your own good.
00:59:06Do not give me that father-knows-best routine.
00:59:09This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:59:11Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:59:15That is absurd.
00:59:16This has nothing to do with the company.
00:59:18Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader.
00:59:24As it does the way you've closed yourself off from any connection, romantic or...
00:59:28So what?
00:59:28I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart?
00:59:31That is bullshit.
00:59:32My love life is none of your business.
00:59:34But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:59:39Alex is a smart girl with a good heart.
00:59:42She cares about Malia.
00:59:43And she challenges you.
00:59:47She is fired.
00:59:48Thanks to you.
00:59:49What are you doing here?
01:00:18We need to talk.
01:00:19We are?
01:00:21You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together?
01:00:26Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
01:00:29Because you still love her?
01:00:31God, I'm so fucking stupid.
01:00:32Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
01:00:37God, Alex, I...
01:00:39I trusted you.
01:00:40I...
01:00:40I told you things that I've never even told my family.
01:00:44And this whole time, you...
01:00:45You were just in it for the money.
01:00:47I...
01:00:48I...
01:00:49That was before anything happened between us.
01:00:53Lakin, I couldn't say no.
01:00:55That kind of money...
01:00:57You know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
01:00:59And fucking me, what?
01:01:00That was just a way to ensure job security?
01:01:02That's all I am to you.
01:01:04Just a transaction?
01:01:06Of course not.
01:01:09How dare you?
01:01:11Why should I believe you?
01:01:13You know, you're just like her.
01:01:15I am not like Camilla.
01:01:19Lakin, I care about you.
01:01:20You're fired.
01:01:22And this thing between us?
01:01:24That's over too.
01:01:24Let's go.
01:01:54Rocky Road, huh?
01:02:21I've got the perfect pairing.
01:02:25You're gonna let me in or what?
01:02:31You are out of your mind.
01:02:34Showing up here is insane.
01:02:36Like you don't fucking love it.
01:02:37I don't.
01:02:40I've changed.
01:02:41I've heard that before.
01:02:43God, it turns me on when you act like...
01:02:45All right, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:02:48Have you left your house yet?
01:02:50Well, I'm gonna try and get my old job back,
01:02:52so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:02:56Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot.
01:02:59You can take some time to mourn.
01:03:00I can't waste any more time on Lakin.
01:03:07I was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me.
01:03:10What's wrong with me?
01:03:24Nothing.
01:03:26Absolutely nothing.
01:03:28I'm sorry.
01:03:37I just...
01:03:38I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:03:47Hey.
01:03:49Text me, okay?
01:03:50Just because we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:03:56We will.
01:03:58I promise.
01:04:20Text me, okay?
01:04:41Link has diese.
01:04:42.
01:04:43Hmm.
01:04:43I mean, it's not the same.
01:04:46I mean, it's not the same.
01:04:47It's not the same unknown.
01:04:48I mean, it's not the sameそiestforce.
01:04:49It's my time.
01:04:49I mean, it's for a while.
01:04:50Hey, um, I'd like to apply for a job.
01:05:00I used to work here.
01:05:02Hey, kid, come on, man, open up.
01:05:13You really need to give me a key.
01:05:17You want a drink?
01:05:18Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:05:19Second cabinet to the left.
01:05:30Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:05:34Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:05:36We were just fucking, and now we're not.
01:05:40I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.
01:05:44I don't.
01:05:46Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:05:49Very dramatic, by the way.
01:05:51What do you care?
01:05:53She's all yours now.
01:05:55Her little deal with dad is mute, and now you two can finally be together.
01:05:58Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.
01:06:00You're always so wrapped up in your own shit, you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:06:16I'm sorry.
01:06:19Really.
01:06:19I can't believe I didn't...
01:06:23Are you good?
01:06:32I'm good.
01:06:32I'm good.
01:06:32Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:06:51But you're always flirting with her, Alex.
01:06:52I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:06:54She's a good person, Lakin.
01:06:58She cares about you.
01:07:00A lot.
01:07:02She hated the deal.
01:07:04She hated lying to you.
01:07:07She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:07:11And why should I?
01:07:13Because not everyone's Camilla.
01:07:14Camilla.
01:07:14Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:07:25Call her.
01:07:25Call her.
01:07:44Call her.
01:08:09Call her.
01:08:10Call her.
01:08:11Call her.
01:08:13Call her.
01:08:14Fuck him.
01:08:44So, that's $250,000 a year? Every year?
01:08:49Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:08:51So, in nine more years then?
01:08:54Eight. You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:09:14Pleasure doing business with you.
01:09:23You don't want to say goodbye? She's upstairs waiting.
01:09:26I can't. I have a flight to Miami in an hour.
01:09:29Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:09:30Good fucking riddance.
01:09:43I'm proud of you, son.
01:09:46It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:09:49I am going to speak to the board in the morning, all right?
01:09:53If you gentlemen will excuse me,
01:09:57I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:10:00Congrats, bro.
01:10:06Let's celebrate.
01:10:19Come on. We should be celebrating.
01:10:21Ding-dong, the witch agreed to settle.
01:10:24Yeah.
01:10:26And now Malia has to live the rest of her life
01:10:28knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her to fight for custody.
01:10:32On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:10:35You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:10:37What else could you want?
01:10:40Maybe a certain little assistant to help you get custody?
01:10:44She blocked my number.
01:10:45And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees begging for her to take me back.
01:10:51That would make me look insane.
01:10:53Well, insane or romantic.
01:10:58She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:11:01And I don't blame her.
01:11:02Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back.
01:11:04But I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:11:10She's working here again?
01:11:13Is that why you brought me here?
01:11:15Go get her.
01:11:16Hi.
01:11:31Ready to order?
01:11:32I'll come back in a few minutes.
01:11:41Alex.
01:11:44Lincoln?
01:11:44What are you doing here?
01:11:48Uh, Jace brought me.
01:11:51To celebrate.
01:11:53I won full custody.
01:11:56Congratulations.
01:11:57Yeah, I, um...
01:11:59I couldn't have done it without you.
01:12:01Uh...
01:12:02Alex, I, um...
01:12:04I want to apologize.
01:12:06I made a huge mistake.
01:12:08Thanks.
01:12:09I actually need to take my break right now.
01:12:14Also, come on.
01:12:16Oh, okay.
01:12:20Oh, okay.
01:12:22You okay?
01:12:26Who?
01:12:28Someone call 9-1-1!
01:12:30Help!
01:12:31It's okay.
01:12:33Yeah.
01:12:34Yeah.
01:12:34Any update?
01:12:56There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but
01:12:58the doctor said that she's in critical condition.
01:13:03They're going to operate tomorrow, and then her chances are 50-50.
01:13:09Jesus.
01:13:11Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:13:16The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:13:20And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't help either.
01:13:22I should have just left her alone.
01:13:24It's not your fault, Lincoln.
01:13:27And now Alex could...
01:13:29Hey, stop.
01:13:31Don't talk like that.
01:13:33Hey, Lincoln.
01:13:54Oh, my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:13:58Jesus Christ.
01:14:00I was so worried, I thought...
01:14:03I thought that I might have lost you.
01:14:10I'm fine.
01:14:12You should leave.
01:14:14What?
01:14:15What are you talking about?
01:14:17Lincoln, why are you here?
01:14:18I'm here because I care about you, because...
01:14:21Because you feel guilty.
01:14:24This is what you do.
01:14:25You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:14:28No.
01:14:29It's not like that.
01:14:30I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.
01:14:34I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:14:37You are not a burden.
01:14:41I don't think that.
01:14:43I'd like you to go.
01:14:44I don't want to go.
01:14:44I don't want to go.
01:15:01Good morning, sleepyhead.
01:15:31It's good to see you awake.
01:15:35You had me worried there for a minute.
01:15:38I got you something.
01:15:44This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.
01:16:00Where did all the flowers come from?
01:16:05It was Dad.
01:16:07You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode,
01:16:10so he's been helping out with Malia while they can watch us over you here.
01:16:13Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.
01:16:16Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.
01:16:20He shouldn't have.
01:16:22You made a deal, Alex.
01:16:24Dad was good for it. It's done.
01:16:27I don't deserve it.
01:16:30What are you talking about?
01:16:32Look at me, Jace. I'm literally fucking scarred. Why should I...
01:16:35Hey, Alex.
01:16:38You deserve love.
01:16:42It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:16:47I'm sorry. I just... I thought you might need some help.
01:17:08Doctor said no unnecessary stress.
01:17:11Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:17:14Sorry. Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:17:17Alex, you're recovering from surgery.
01:17:19Let me at least help you inside.
01:17:21I'm sorry.
01:17:22I'm sorry.
01:17:23I'm sorry.
01:17:24Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:17:25Alex.
01:17:26You're recovering from surgery.
01:17:27Let me at least help you inside.
01:17:28I'm sorry.
01:17:29I'm sorry.
01:17:30Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:17:31Alex.
01:17:32You're recovering from surgery.
01:17:33Let me at least help you inside.
01:17:35Malia asks about you all the time, you know.
01:18:03She misses you.
01:18:05Everyone misses you.
01:18:07My dad, Jace, and me.
01:18:16It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.
01:18:19I can see that now.
01:18:22I've just... I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.
01:18:25And I've just been hurt so many times.
01:18:28It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.
01:18:32What 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?
01:18:45They lost everything they had because of me.
01:18:47Hey, 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?
01:18:53That's not sacrifice.
01:18:56That's love.
01:18:58I've been thinking about it a lot.
01:19:02About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.
01:19:06I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:19:11But 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.
01:19:23It is simply because you love them.
01:19:30Miss Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:19:44I can't stop.
01:19:45It's true.
01:19:46And since you clearly don't believe me, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:19:55Prove it?
01:19:56How?
01:19:57Is that?
01:20:06Scars.
01:20:09Just like yours.
01:20:12Are those tattoos?
01:20:14I wanted it to be permanent.
01:20:18I love you, Alex.
01:20:21I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:20:27Will you please forgive me for being such an idiot?
01:20:34Please.
01:20:39I love you too.
01:20:57What are you doing next week?
01:21:09I want to take you to a party.
01:21:13Another gala?
01:21:15Something like that.
01:21:17And you know the guest department very well.
01:21:21Who is it?
01:21:23You'll see.
01:21:27Happy birthday, dear Malia.
01:21:35Happy birthday to you.
01:21:42What did you wish for?
01:21:49A new mommy.
01:21:53One step at a time, sweetheart.
01:21:57I got you something.
01:22:01It might not be the biggest present you get, but I think you'll like it.
01:22:06I have one too.
01:22:09Just like you.
01:22:11I'm sorry.
01:22:11You're so good.
01:22:21I feel like I'm making you cry.
01:22:22I ain't Raven.
01:22:25Hey David,
01:22:26man.
01:22:29Hey David,
01:22:31maybe you're not a little girl by the only way I think I have you?
01:22:34Or do I have you.
01:22:35I don't hold back tonight
01:22:40I don't miss you
01:22:42I don't want to come with me
01:22:46I don't hold back
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