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00:00:00Assistant position.
00:00:02I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:00:04Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:00:07What are you doing here?
00:00:09I work here.
00:00:10Must be a pity hire.
00:00:11Better than daddy find my position for me.
00:00:14Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:00:17This girl is overstepping.
00:00:18You fire her and the ward will find another CEO.
00:00:21I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:00:24I need you to stay.
00:00:25It's just a dance.
00:00:26Do not be weird about this.
00:00:28And besides, it's not like we're a jacket to each other, right?
00:00:32No.
00:00:39I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:00:43Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:00:49It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:00:51She likes you, you know?
00:00:52She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:00:55That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:00:58The only reason why she's working for you
00:01:00is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills
00:01:02if she kept you away from me.
00:01:04I can't keep lying to him.
00:01:05I think I'm falling for him.
00:01:07Well, she's going to be too late for the day of the day.
00:01:08Well, she's done.
00:01:09Well, she's done here now.
00:01:10Well, she's done here.
00:01:11Well, it's only a little bit too long.
00:01:12It sucks.
00:01:13Yeah.
00:01:14Yeah.
00:01:15That's it.
00:01:16Y'all.
00:01:17It's fine.
00:01:18It's fine.
00:01:19You didn't have to do it.
00:01:20I'm feeling very close.
00:01:21It's fine.
00:01:22You're saying.
00:01:24You don't have to do it.
00:01:25To do it, you're going to keep it.
00:01:26It's fine.
00:01:27I don't know if you don't like the money.
00:01:28It's fine.
00:01:29You're not going to be too late.
00:01:30It's fine.
00:01:31Not enough.
00:01:32I can't keep it.
00:01:33i'm following up with new york about next month but uh how do you spell rapport r-a-p-p-o-r-t
00:01:46comes from the french rapport to bring back as in je rapporte ses plats à la cuisine
00:01:51i'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen well you can bring that little attitude of yours
00:01:56back there as well i didn't realize they taught french at waitress school
00:02:01i went to uc berkeley heard of it that's where you went
00:02:06i'll be right back gentlemen
00:02:11that's r-a-p-p-o-r-t yeah i got it here comes the smart mouth again you'd think a hospitality
00:02:23major would be a little bit more hospitable for your information i studied business
00:02:28just graduated congrats on the degree i can see things are really working out for you here
00:02:33at least i know how to spell excuse me i ordered this steak medium rare and it is medium i'll be
00:02:42with you in just a moment i think i've waited long enough she's busy right now she'll be with
00:02:46you when she's done here i can speak for myself thank you
00:02:51daddy one second sweetheart you sure about that seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here
00:02:58julia oh my god sweetheart sweetheart hey dad where are our pills
00:03:09here hey come here lay her down
00:03:11i got you daddy's here hey julia we need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain
00:03:16give her some room to breathe she's my daughter i know what's best for her
00:03:19clearly not or you wouldn't be raising her voice right now
00:03:21now elevate her legs i'm calling 911
00:03:25daddy honey hey okay sit up
00:03:29here it's okay take this
00:03:33little sips okay honey we're good thanks
00:03:39honey think you can stand up slow nice and slow i got you
00:03:47look at me okay i'm taking you to see dr shaft right now to get you checked out
00:03:53no i'm fine no buts
00:03:54okay come on dad can you take care of the bill
00:03:58please excuse my son
00:04:11what he meant was thank you
00:04:14alex and it's all right it was a stressful situation
00:04:18yeah how do you uh know how to handle that
00:04:21sometimes i faint when i get stressed out
00:04:25heart defect i was born with it
00:04:27learned how to take care of myself over the years
00:04:30well you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that
00:04:32you know running around all day
00:04:34student loans and a looming surgery i can't even begin to afford
00:04:40don't just pay for themselves
00:04:41oh my god thank you
00:04:47you know there's an opening at my office
00:04:50the less footwork better pay
00:04:52why don't you come and see me
00:04:54monday morning all right we'll have a chat
00:04:579 a.m
00:04:59and don't be late
00:05:02yeah absolutely i'm getting in the elevator let me call you right back
00:05:15okay
00:05:16you
00:05:27what are you doing here
00:05:30i work here
00:05:32i didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring
00:05:35mr blanford said he had a job for me
00:05:38must be a pity hire
00:05:39better than daddy buying my position for me
00:05:42you know you're a lot more charming in an apron waitress
00:05:47your floor by the way
00:05:52you know what to do
00:06:06i gotta go now
00:06:11all right
00:06:12hello again alex
00:06:16so i'll cut right to it
00:06:18i'd like to offer you an executive assistant position
00:06:22i need someone to rein in our interim ceo
00:06:25so that he can become the leader this company needs
00:06:28so keep him out of trouble
00:06:31no he's just overwhelmed
00:06:33and his ex camilla isn't helping
00:06:37i need you to keep her far away from him
00:06:39sir i appreciate the offer i do
00:06:42but i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter
00:06:45think of yourself
00:06:47as a fixer
00:06:49i could use someone like you
00:06:51you know
00:06:52you're smart
00:06:53you're good and under pressure
00:06:55and if you don't tell him the real reason why i hired you
00:06:59i'll handle all those medical bills of yours
00:07:02what do you say
00:07:04i say
00:07:07when do i start
00:07:09right now
00:07:13hmm
00:07:16alex
00:07:19meet lakin blanford
00:07:20the interim ceo of blanford corporation
00:07:23and your new boss
00:07:25her
00:07:26are you joking
00:07:28i certainly am not
00:07:30i'm still ceo for now
00:07:32you do as i say
00:07:33welcome aboard
00:07:45let's get started
00:07:52did you bring your notepad from the restaurant
00:07:55coffee
00:08:02black
00:08:03every day within five minutes of my arrival
00:08:05lunch
00:08:06will be at 1 p.m
00:08:07sharp
00:08:08no fast food
00:08:10are you writing this down
00:08:12i also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from amelio's
00:08:16oh
00:08:18and stay out of my personal life
00:08:21that'll be all for now
00:08:24i'll give you access to my work calendar later
00:08:27that means you can go
00:08:34lakin
00:08:42i like lucifer
00:08:44his bark's worse than his bite
00:08:47trust me
00:08:48i'm jace
00:08:49lucifer's angelic younger brother
00:08:52you are
00:08:53alex
00:08:54lakin's new assistant
00:08:55and uh
00:08:56it would be
00:08:57great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling
00:09:00i've said worse
00:09:02your secret's safe with me
00:09:03alex
00:09:06get in here
00:09:07we need to roll some calls to south korea
00:09:09you're gonna need that
00:09:10coming
00:09:12we're still evaluating the chicago hub closure
00:09:19it's costing us
00:09:21labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times
00:09:27and shifting our operations to detroit might create bottlenecks
00:09:32we we just can't afford right now
00:09:34so what we're just going to bleed cash while you evaluate
00:09:37i need solutions faster not more excuses people
00:09:41we're exploring alternatives nothing definitive yet
00:09:47um sorry to interrupt
00:09:53but have you considered splitting freight between detroit and cleveland and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow
00:10:00uh
00:10:02so what you're you're now an expert in freight logistics
00:10:06uh no but i was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while it could be off but cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure
00:10:16it wouldn't solve all of your problems but it could keep the detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely
00:10:22actually that could work
00:10:24worth a shot
00:10:26i mean obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details
00:10:31is there anything else i should know about my business
00:10:34not yet
00:10:36you heard her let's uh let's move on this right away
00:10:46that'll be all
00:10:48alex has to go
00:10:52absolutely not she stays
00:10:54look dad i understand that i've been through an assistant or two
00:10:58seven this year
00:10:59this girl is overstepping
00:11:01she's jumping on executive leadership calls
00:11:04yes she was right
00:11:05but she is undermining me in front of my team
00:11:07how is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board
00:11:10so you want to fire her for being too good at her job
00:11:14like a good leader isn't threatened by his employees
00:11:18threatened
00:11:18i am not threatened by her
00:11:20but she makes it look like i've lost control
00:11:23well the board already thinks you've lost control
00:11:25this constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak
00:11:29you have to keep alex
00:11:33what are you saying
00:11:36you fire her and the board will find another ceo
00:11:40hey
00:12:02malia right
00:12:04how are you feeling
00:12:07better
00:12:07thank you for helping me the other day
00:12:09of course
00:12:10you know
00:12:11if you ever start to feel like that
00:12:12you should
00:12:12sit down
00:12:13and slow your heart rate
00:12:15what the hell are you doing
00:12:16malia
00:12:20honey
00:12:21why don't you get started on your homework okay
00:12:23your job is to help with my work
00:12:29not butt into my personal life
00:12:30i was just
00:12:31from now on
00:12:32i want you to leave my daughter alone
00:12:34how about i leave you alone
00:12:37huh
00:12:37i quit
00:12:39come on it's only been a week
00:12:41you really giving up that fast
00:12:42you know what
00:12:44fine
00:12:44leave
00:12:46guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job
00:12:48are you waitress
00:12:49alex
00:12:56hang on
00:12:57alex
00:13:00alex wait
00:13:06alex
00:13:07i told you to wait
00:13:13i'm not gonna stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer
00:13:18i'm not just another one of your disposable assistants
00:13:20i'll double your salary
00:13:23i'll give you a four day work week
00:13:25whatever you want
00:13:26look
00:13:29you can't leave
00:13:30okay
00:13:31i need you to stay
00:13:33how about starting with an apology
00:13:37i've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say
00:13:41and
00:13:42you're still a dick to me
00:13:43what do i have to do to please you
00:13:46look i'm sorry okay
00:13:50it's not your fault
00:13:52i just
00:13:55alex
00:14:05hang on
00:14:06alex
00:14:09hey
00:14:09alex
00:14:11hey alex
00:14:11wait one second
00:14:12look i don't know what came over me okay
00:14:15but i can't lose you
00:14:18i promise from now on
00:14:20i will clean up my act
00:14:22no more verbal abuse
00:14:23i didn't
00:14:24fine
00:14:27no more
00:14:29and no more calling me waitress
00:14:31it's miss livingston or alex
00:14:33got it
00:14:34and you said something about doubling my salary
00:14:38stick around for a few more months and then we'll talk okay
00:14:42you won't regret it
00:14:48want a bag
00:14:49sorry i'm late
00:15:16traffic was
00:15:18traffic was hell
00:15:19a menu for you sir
00:15:22thank you
00:15:23hi malia
00:15:27can't compete with that ipod
00:15:29can't compete with that ipod
00:15:29can't compete with that ipad
00:15:30we order drinks
00:15:31a 2005 roman acon tea
00:15:36best bottle on the
00:15:39best bottle on the menu
00:15:40it costs 15 000
00:15:42we are celebrating mr ceo
00:15:44not until after i get board approval
00:15:46so what did you want to talk to me about
00:15:53malia and i thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family
00:16:01it's not easy on her poor little heart
00:16:04malia honey you and i talked about this right
00:16:08your mother and i love you very much
00:16:11it's just
00:16:13it's not easy for us to be around each other right now
00:16:17maybe
00:16:19we could try a little harder
00:16:23hey
00:16:31i just wanted to give you a status report before i head home
00:16:35thank you miss livingston
00:16:37so regarding south korea i'm scheduling a zoom for next week
00:16:43i'm working
00:16:43lakin are you listening to me
00:16:58uh sorry as i was saying uh where was i
00:17:03you can just take your top off
00:17:05oh my god i meant
00:17:07you can just take it from the top
00:17:09i gotta go
00:17:15no soy sauce in this whole building
00:17:28they're still here
00:17:30that's surprising
00:17:31you and my brother getting along better
00:17:35yeah everything's just peachy
00:17:38so that little argument you guys had the other day
00:17:42what was that a lover's quarrel
00:17:43look who's blushing
00:17:47i am not blushing
00:17:49and that wasn't a lover's quarrel
00:17:52he doesn't like me like that
00:17:53so he didn't run after you in the elevator
00:17:56and sweep you off your feet
00:17:58jace
00:17:59lakin
00:18:00so we were just talking about you
00:18:03lovely assistant you've got here
00:18:05such a sweetheart
00:18:07anyway i gotta go i'll talk to you later alex
00:18:09you needed me for something
00:18:12the uh the company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night and i need you to go with me
00:18:20you need a date
00:18:23no uh what i need is my assistant close by
00:18:26so if you have any plans just go ahead and cancel them
00:18:30and here
00:18:31take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon
00:18:35try to keep it under ten thousand all right
00:18:38no problem i'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch
00:18:42got it under ten thousand
00:18:47oh
00:18:49and seeing as i'm buying
00:18:52i like red
00:18:54i like red
00:19:54I thought I said I like red.
00:20:04Did you?
00:20:06Oops.
00:20:07Must have slipped my mind.
00:20:08Looks like we're almost there.
00:20:24Remember, this is a work event.
00:20:36The whole boy's going to be there.
00:20:37It's easy on the drinks.
00:20:38Do as I say, not as I do.
00:20:54You ready?
00:20:58You ready?
00:21:28So, Miss Livingston, I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight and you lied to me.
00:21:44Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:52I thought only HR saw that.
00:21:55Oh, don't be embarrassed, Sugar.
00:21:57I think that's a very sweet name.
00:22:00I'm not embarrassed.
00:22:01It's just private.
00:22:07My parents were the only ones who called me that.
00:22:08I see.
00:22:14I apologize.
00:22:16I didn't know.
00:22:18I didn't mean to upset you.
00:22:21Hey.
00:22:23Alex.
00:22:26I mean it.
00:22:28I'm sorry.
00:22:29I think I owe you a drink.
00:22:37I'll be right back.
00:22:38Look at you.
00:22:47You look stunning.
00:22:50See the dress?
00:22:54Let's get to turn you and me straight.
00:22:55Picked it out just for you.
00:22:57It's perfect.
00:22:58May I have this dance, my lady?
00:22:59Picked it out just for you.
00:23:18Who are you?
00:23:20Hey, bro.
00:23:20Is that for me?
00:23:21Get your own drink, bro.
00:23:23And maybe you're on date while you're at it.
00:23:27Date?
00:23:28I knew it.
00:23:30My guest.
00:23:31You know what I mean.
00:23:31Yeah, sure.
00:23:32I know what you mean.
00:23:33I'll take that.
00:23:34I'll leave you guys to it.
00:23:47It's just a dance.
00:23:48Do not be weird about this.
00:23:50Oh, I'm being weird?
00:23:51Everyone else is dancing.
00:23:53It would look strange if we didn't.
00:23:56And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:02Right.
00:24:15So, something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:20Jace?
00:24:21Of course not.
00:24:22That was nothing.
00:24:24It didn't look like nothing.
00:24:26If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
00:24:31Don't be ridiculous.
00:24:32I'm just looking out for my assistant.
00:24:38Well, I doubt he's interested.
00:24:39He's, you know.
00:24:43He's what?
00:24:43You don't know.
00:24:44You don't know?
00:24:46You don't know?
00:24:49Never mind.
00:24:51So, you guys aren't that close then.
00:24:53Well, excuse me if I don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits.
00:24:57If you hadn't noticed, I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America.
00:25:01It's important to make time for family, Lincoln.
00:25:06That's none of your concern.
00:25:08Just focus on steering clear of an office romance, Miss Livingston.
00:25:12It's unprofessional.
00:25:17What?
00:25:18This?
00:25:19This is just two co-workers dancing.
00:25:23Right.
00:25:24A totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance.
00:25:28It's completely innocent.
00:25:30Hmm.
00:25:31They're rarely touching.
00:25:32Megan.
00:25:38Megan.
00:25:41Dad.
00:25:43Well, some of our board members are already here.
00:25:46I need you to make your rounds.
00:25:48Miss Livingston?
00:25:51Shall we?
00:25:56Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
00:26:01Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Lakin.
00:26:08Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
00:26:11Oh, yes.
00:26:13Detroit and Cleveland.
00:26:14Nice work.
00:26:16Yes, and we're also improving transit times.
00:26:18I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:20I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:31Team Darren finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
00:26:34I'm Megan.
00:26:36What are you doing here?
00:26:37I just thought I'd suck by.
00:26:39I thought you could use the moral support.
00:26:41Where's Malia?
00:26:42I got a babysitter.
00:26:45I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:26:51Who's this?
00:26:53Uh, no one.
00:26:54Just, uh, my assistant.
00:26:55Alex, nice to meet you, Alice.
00:27:02As I was saying, the transit times in New York, I really...
00:27:05Oh, come on, Lakin.
00:27:07Don't be a poor, it's a party.
00:27:09No one wants to talk about business.
00:27:11Am I right?
00:27:12Let's dance.
00:27:14Maybe later.
00:27:15These gentlemen are on the board.
00:27:17You don't mind if I steal them, do you?
00:27:19What are you doing?
00:27:30Are you drunk?
00:27:31The whole office is here.
00:27:32We never have any time together.
00:27:34And there's a reason for that, Camilla.
00:27:36We're not together anymore.
00:27:37You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
00:27:40Oh, come on, Lakin.
00:27:43I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
00:27:45I just...
00:27:46I miss you.
00:27:49And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
00:27:53I was hoping you'd dance with me.
00:27:56For all time's sake.
00:28:00One dance.
00:28:17Excuse me, gentlemen.
00:28:19Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:24I know you miss this.
00:28:30This is a work event, Camilla.
00:28:34Relax, Lakin.
00:28:35So tense.
00:28:37I could fix that, you know.
00:28:38What do you want, hmm?
00:28:41And don't give me some bullshit about missing me.
00:28:44I know you.
00:28:46You want money, don't you?
00:28:48Have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day?
00:28:52Malia's getting older.
00:28:54It's only getting harder to take care of her, especially with her situation.
00:28:58We should be a family.
00:29:00We should be a family.
00:29:01We tried.
00:29:03And failed miserably.
00:29:05I can't be with you, Camilla.
00:29:07Are you sure about that?
00:29:10Camilla, don't.
00:29:11Kiss me.
00:29:13If you don't feel anything, I'll leave you alone.
00:29:16Stop.
00:29:21Jesus.
00:29:24Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
00:29:28Lakin, are you listening to me?
00:29:31Look at me.
00:29:33You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:35Because you know I will.
00:29:38Let me make something very clear to you.
00:29:41We are never getting back together, Camilla.
00:29:44You hear me?
00:29:45Ever.
00:29:46Now, you need to go.
00:29:48But...
00:29:48Right now.
00:30:02Not having any fun?
00:30:20Let's see if we can change that.
00:30:29It's my mom's 60th birthday, right?
00:30:31And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table.
00:30:35And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender.
00:30:40So it's last call, right?
00:30:42I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
00:30:43Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom.
00:30:45Oh, my God.
00:30:46Stop.
00:30:49Something funny?
00:30:54Time to go.
00:30:59Okay.
00:31:01Arturo.
00:31:09Took Miss Livingston home.
00:31:11You're being incredibly rude.
00:31:12You know that?
00:31:13You're getting wasted at a company party.
00:31:16It's totally inappropriate.
00:31:18Don't you inappropriate me.
00:31:19Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
00:31:21You made out in front of everyone.
00:31:22Hey, first of all, she's my ex.
00:31:25And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
00:31:27I'm a CEO.
00:31:29Interrupt.
00:31:30Right.
00:31:31Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
00:31:34What, my title not good enough for you?
00:31:36Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
00:31:38CEO this week, chairman the next.
00:31:40Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.
00:31:42What do you care anyway?
00:31:44I thought you weren't attracted to me.
00:31:46I'm not.
00:31:48Oh, yeah?
00:31:50Yeah.
00:31:51Liar.
00:31:52Didn't expect you to have tattoos.
00:32:15Yeah, it was a lot.
00:32:17You don't know about me.
00:32:27That cost $8,000.
00:32:28Yeah, my fucking money.
00:32:32Now get the hell over here.
00:32:39Is that a scar?
00:32:42It's odd.
00:32:45Fuck me.
00:32:47Fuck me.
00:32:49Leave us at some mouth away.
00:32:51Tonight that we both love you.
00:32:53I won't be with you.
00:32:55I won't be with you.
00:32:57We can't let this slip away.
00:32:59You know, I won't give us things.
00:33:01Yes, I won't be with you.
00:33:03I won't be with you.
00:33:05I won't run away.
00:33:07We can't let this go too late.
00:33:09I don't want nobody else.
00:33:13Don't let this go too late.
00:33:15Don't let this go too late.
00:33:17Don't let this go too late.
00:33:19We'll let this go.
00:33:20Ah!
00:33:45You, uh...
00:33:46Wanna come inside?
00:33:49Uh, no.
00:33:53Right. No.
00:33:56Of course not.
00:33:58Well...
00:34:00I guess...
00:34:02I'll see you on Monday.
00:34:18Morning.
00:34:20Morning.
00:34:22Morning.
00:34:23I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
00:34:37It's not your fault.
00:34:38Laken barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?
00:34:40Me.
00:34:41Dad.
00:34:42But I've seen how he is with Malia and...
00:34:44He's a soft spot.
00:34:47Laken's got some serious trust issues.
00:34:49Like...
00:34:50He needs therapy about it.
00:34:52Camila really messed him up.
00:34:55Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:34:58That bitch is a gold digger.
00:35:00I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
00:35:03Took him, like, three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
00:35:06Oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:11Jesus.
00:35:13Maybe it's just us to pretend like this never happened.
00:35:16It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:35:23Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
00:35:26How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:35:28Seven?
00:35:29I'll text you the details.
00:35:31Yeah, I'm down.
00:35:33Great.
00:35:53Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
00:35:56Dad insisted.
00:35:57Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
00:36:01I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
00:36:04You know, like normal business partners and not...
00:36:06Family members.
00:36:08Exactly.
00:36:13Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:36:20Grandpa, I told you it's me!
00:36:22You?
00:36:23Nah, you're too tall.
00:36:24Now, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
00:36:29Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:31Hmm.
00:36:32Cause this little woman is an imposter.
00:36:34Hehehe.
00:36:36Are we expecting company?
00:36:37Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:36:49Alex?
00:36:51Lincoln?
00:36:52You made it!
00:36:54Uh...
00:36:56Alex?
00:36:57Lincoln?
00:36:58You made it!
00:36:59You didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:37:12Me neither.
00:37:13It's okay.
00:37:14I don't like asparagus either.
00:37:15My dad says I have to eat it.
00:37:16because it's healthy for me.
00:37:17He's right.
00:37:18It's okay.
00:37:19I don't like asparagus either.
00:37:21He's right.
00:37:22It is.
00:37:23Look on the bright side.
00:37:24At least it's not brussel sprouts, am I right?
00:37:25Hehehehe
00:37:29Hm...
00:37:31He.'s okay.
00:37:38How about candy?
00:37:51Hehehe...
00:37:52Viele.
00:37:54thank you that was delicious all right
00:38:02miss livingston a word
00:38:08uh mr blainford about the other night i know the gala was a mess with camilla alex
00:38:21i've seen a change in my son really it's the first time i've seen him smile in years
00:38:28keep doing what you're doing you planned this didn't you i just thought i'd give you and lakin
00:38:35some time alone thank you jace you're very welcome jace don't want to watch disney with us
00:38:44uh you have a spelling test to study for remember but i want to hang out with alex
00:38:50please daddy please
00:38:52works for me
00:38:57i'll be right back
00:39:10come on
00:39:16come on
00:39:18so
00:39:26she likes you you know
00:39:41she likes you you know
00:39:55she's not normally so comfortable with strangers
00:39:58i like her too
00:40:01so are we gonna figure out what happened or did i just fuck myself out of a job
00:40:13your job is not in danger
00:40:18okay that doesn't totally answer my question
00:40:23what do you want me to say alex
00:40:27i
00:40:28i can't get involved with my assistant
00:40:31not with the board watching my every move
00:40:34but i also can't accept the fact that saturday night was the last time that we'll ever
00:40:44i thought i did something wrong
00:40:46i want you alex
00:40:48that's the problem
00:40:55what if we separate church and state
00:41:00at work we're professional but outside of work we're unprofessional
00:41:10i think the light is like i'm asleep walking through all of my problems i know i can't make it through
00:41:21every night it's the same i keep running fast left and right wondering where my head's gone
00:41:28let's go now i'm asleep walking through all of my problems now
00:41:35melian hurry come on
00:41:39go come on
00:41:41let's go melia come on
00:41:43mom
00:41:44faster
00:41:45hey uh lincoln's not here right now he just landed in new york
00:41:51new york i know
00:41:53but it turns out i can't take melia at all this week
00:41:56going to la business trip
00:41:59so she's all yours
00:42:01oh uh i'm not really here to be child care
00:42:05i'm sure you'll figure something out
00:42:07mommy loves you melia
00:42:11i'll see you in two weeks okay
00:42:15why doesn't she want to be with me
00:42:21hey hey it's okay melia
00:42:25i'm not really out
00:42:26i'm not really out
00:42:27what's going on
00:42:28okay i'm not really out
00:42:29alex what's going on hey we have a problem camilla just dropped malia off at the office
00:42:43and left she said she can't take care of this week after all what let me talk to her
00:42:48hi honey are you okay hi listen uh mommy had to go away for a little bit but uh
00:42:59i'm gonna be back tonight and in the meantime alex is gonna take care of you okay everything
00:43:03is fine i love you i love you too i should have known she'd pull a stunt like this so much
00:43:14for that family time she went i will book the first flight out this evening okay okay bye
00:43:20okay so we'll get you fed i can help you with your homework and by the time your dad gets
00:43:33back is that too much rice i'm sorry you have nothing to be sorry about
00:43:41has your mom done this before
00:43:48sort of sometimes she leaves me with someone with her friends for a few days so she can
00:43:56go on work trips work trips huh does your dad know about this i'm not supposed to tell him
00:44:08she says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves shit i mean shoot
00:44:18oh my god malia malia
00:44:37i'm sorry i didn't mean to
00:44:44better
00:44:56better
00:45:05how would we order some pizza
00:45:06how would we order some pizza
00:45:18Malia, do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:40You can talk to me.
00:45:43Believe me, I understand.
00:45:47What do you mean?
00:45:48It's from surgery.
00:45:54I was born with a heart defect, just like you.
00:45:57Really?
00:46:00I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:02Who is it?
00:46:24It's me.
00:46:33Lincoln.
00:46:34Hi.
00:46:37Hi.
00:46:39Can I see Malia?
00:46:40Daddy.
00:46:53Daddy, shh.
00:47:10It's okay, sweetie.
00:47:12I'm right here.
00:47:13Go back to sleep.
00:47:15Oh, stay.
00:47:19I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:21No.
00:47:22No, you stay too.
00:47:26It's all right with me.
00:47:52Where do you think you're going?
00:48:05To find Malia.
00:48:07I've already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:48:10We're all alone.
00:48:15What about work?
00:48:19Time off for good behavior.
00:48:21Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:48:39It wasn't a problem.
00:48:40Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:48:50Let me make it up to you.
00:48:55How are you going to do that?
00:48:56Let me show you.
00:49:05Let me show you.
00:49:05You're like the neighbors.
00:49:29You know, I think more people should try coworkers with benefits.
00:49:54So you want to tell me what happened here?
00:50:08Not really.
00:50:09Sorry, I, um, I was just curious.
00:50:18Congenital heart defect.
00:50:20You don't want to hear about it.
00:50:21It's too much.
00:50:22Too much?
00:50:22This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:50:28My parents were incredible.
00:50:30They gave up everything for me.
00:50:33They drained their savings in what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.
00:50:39And now they're gone.
00:50:41Car accident.
00:50:42I was a senior in high school.
00:50:44I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then.
00:50:50Alex.
00:50:51Sorry, way too much information.
00:50:54Especially from a fuck buddy.
00:50:56You don't need to know my sob story.
00:51:01You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.
00:51:04I know.
00:51:05She told me.
00:51:06Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:51:08Look, I've never told anybody this, but Malia was more with her defect because Camilla, she took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out in modeling gigs.
00:51:26I only found out before it was too late.
00:51:28Oh my God.
00:51:31It's terrible.
00:51:32Truth is, she never really wanted to have a baby.
00:51:37I did.
00:51:38I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:51:42Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:51:47I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:51:51The only reason she wants to get back together is for the money.
00:51:56Not for me, and certainly not for her daughter.
00:51:59You know, she's always been irresponsible, but this latest stunt, abandoning her daughter like that, it's...
00:52:06Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?
00:52:10I want to, but it's too risky.
00:52:13I mean, the courts usually side with the mother.
00:52:15I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:52:17They don't always...
00:52:19Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:52:25What did she say to you?
00:52:28Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:52:31It's dangerous, and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:52:34I think you could have a case here.
00:52:37I don't know.
00:52:38I don't want to put her through that.
00:52:40I mean, making her testify against her own mother?
00:52:44I can't do that.
00:52:45I know you want what's best for Malia, and sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:52:52Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:52:55And if that's money, fine.
00:52:58You have it.
00:53:00Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:53:03You're right.
00:53:04Malia deserves better.
00:53:05I will talk to her this week.
00:53:22Seems like I owe you again.
00:53:27Greedy?
00:53:28I meant breakfast.
00:53:31You can cook?
00:53:34Yes, I can.
00:53:35For the right company.
00:53:46Ta-da!
00:53:54I should have known someone near Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:54:00Shit, fuck, I'm sorry.
00:54:02I didn't mean to.
00:54:03It's okay.
00:54:04Really, it's actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:54:11Thank you again for everything.
00:54:14I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:54:16And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:54:24Right.
00:54:25He told you all of that?
00:54:33What are you, a miracle worker?
00:54:35A saint?
00:54:37Hardly.
00:54:40Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone.
00:54:46Cross my heart, hope to die.
00:54:47Your dad is paying me to do this, to help Lakin.
00:54:56That's what a job is.
00:54:57You work for the company.
00:54:59You know that, right?
00:54:59You don't understand.
00:55:01Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:55:07He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla.
00:55:10By any means necessary, he said.
00:55:14Now that Lakin and I are...
00:55:15Fucking like rabbits?
00:55:18Co-workers with benefits?
00:55:20Excuse me?
00:55:20It just...
00:55:22It seems wrong not to tell him.
00:55:25Why?
00:55:26Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it?
00:55:28Seems like a win-win to me.
00:55:30I won't feel like that if he finds out.
00:55:32He'll think I'm just using him.
00:55:34Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:55:37Chase, I can't keep lying to him.
00:55:39I think...
00:55:41I think I'm falling for him.
00:55:48So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:55:50Thanks for meeting me.
00:56:01I wanted to talk to you about...
00:56:02Your new girlfriend.
00:56:04What?
00:56:05I know all about your little sleepover.
00:56:09You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's life.
00:56:14Especially that one.
00:56:15What do you mean by that one?
00:56:16Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in L.A.
00:56:21It was a work trip.
00:56:23Oh, really?
00:56:23She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been.
00:56:36Which is actually why I'm here.
00:56:39Enough is enough.
00:56:41I want sole custody.
00:56:42This is it?
00:56:46You want to break up our family for that lying little...
00:56:49You don't want a family.
00:56:51You just want my money.
00:56:52I see right through you, Camilla.
00:56:53You think I want money?
00:56:56How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:56:58What do you mean?
00:56:59I hate to be the one to tell you this, but...
00:57:08That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:57:15I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:57:19What do you mean she's using me?
00:57:24The only reason why she's working for you...
00:57:27Is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:57:33No, she wouldn't do that.
00:57:34That's not who she is.
00:57:36If you don't believe me...
00:57:39Just ask your dad.
00:57:40Is it true?
00:57:51Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:57:52Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:57:58It was for your own good.
00:57:59Do not give me that father-knows-best routine.
00:58:02This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:58:05Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:58:08That is absurd.
00:58:10This has nothing to do with the company.
00:58:12Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader.
00:58:18As it does the way you close yourself off from any connection, romantic or...
00:58:21So what?
00:58:22I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart?
00:58:24That is bullshit.
00:58:26My love life is none of your business.
00:58:28But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:58:33Alex is a smart girl with a good heart.
00:58:36She cares about Malia.
00:58:38And she challenges you.
00:58:40She is fired.
00:58:42Thanks to you.
00:58:43What are you doing here?
00:59:08We need to talk.
00:59:13Oh yeah?
00:59:14You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together?
00:59:19Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
00:59:22Because you still love her?
00:59:23God, I'm so fucking stupid.
00:59:25Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
00:59:30God, Alex, I trusted you.
00:59:33I told you things that I've never even told my family.
00:59:37And this whole time, you were just in it for the money.
00:59:40I...
00:59:41That was before anything happened between us.
00:59:45Yes, Lakin, I couldn't say no.
00:59:48That kind of money.
00:59:49You know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
00:59:52And fucking me, what?
00:59:53That was just a way to ensure job security?
00:59:56That's all I am to you.
00:59:57Just a transaction?
00:59:59Of course not.
01:00:00How dare you?
01:00:03Why should I believe you?
01:00:06You know, you're just like her.
01:00:09I am not like Camilla.
01:00:11Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:13You're fired.
01:00:15And this thing between us, that's over too.
01:00:17Let's go.
01:00:47Rocky Road, huh?
01:01:14I've got the perfect pairing.
01:01:17You're going to let me in or what?
01:01:24You are out of your mind.
01:01:27Showing up here is insane.
01:01:28Like you don't fucking love it.
01:01:30I don't.
01:01:33I've changed.
01:01:34I've heard that before.
01:01:36God, it turns me on when you act like...
01:01:37Alright, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:01:41Have you left your house yet?
01:01:41Well, I'm going to try and get my old job back, so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:01:48Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same days a lot.
01:01:52You can take some time to mourn.
01:01:53I can't waste any more time on Lakin.
01:01:58Girl, you're so stupid thinking you actually cared about me.
01:02:02What's wrong with me?
01:02:16Nothing.
01:02:19Absolutely nothing.
01:02:20I'm sorry.
01:02:29I just...
01:02:30I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:02:40Hey.
01:02:42Text me, okay?
01:02:43It's because we don't work together, it doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:48I will.
01:02:51I promise.
01:02:51I promise.
01:03:13So, I don't know.
01:03:26Okay.
01:03:28So, I was just going to walk.
01:03:31I want to go.
01:03:32Hey, um, I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:53Be used to work here.
01:03:55Hey, kid, come on, man, open up.
01:04:02You really need to give me a key.
01:04:09You want a drink?
01:04:11Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:04:12Second cabinet to the left.
01:04:22Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:04:26Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:04:29We were just fucking, and now we're not.
01:04:32I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.
01:04:37I don't.
01:04:38Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:41Very dramatic, by the way.
01:04:44What do you care?
01:04:45She's all yours now.
01:04:47Her little deal with dad is mute, and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:50Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.
01:04:56Yeah.
01:04:57You're always so wrapped up in your own shit, you never thought to ask your brother about his own life.
01:05:08I'm sorry.
01:05:11Really.
01:05:13I can't believe I didn't...
01:05:15Are you good?
01:05:19I'm good.
01:05:38Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:40But you're always flirting with her, Alex.
01:05:44I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:48She's a good person, Lakin.
01:05:50She cares about you.
01:05:51A lot.
01:05:54She hated the deal.
01:05:56She hated lying to you.
01:05:58She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:06:00And why should I?
01:06:05Because not everyone's Camilla.
01:06:11Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:06:16Call her.
01:06:17I could love you.
01:06:41Bye.
01:06:45Bye.
01:06:45Bye.
01:06:46Bye.
01:06:47Bye.
01:06:47Bye.
01:07:17Fuck him.
01:07:33So, that's $250,000 a year?
01:07:37Every year?
01:07:38Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:07:41So, in nine more years then?
01:07:43Eight.
01:07:45You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:07:47You don't even know how old your daughter is.
01:08:17She'll be in Miami in an hour.
01:08:18Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:08:30Good fucking riddance.
01:08:33I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:35It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:38I am going to speak to the board in the morning, all right?
01:08:43And if you gentlemen will excuse me, I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:08:49Congrats, bro.
01:08:55Let's celebrate.
01:08:56Let's celebrate.
01:09:07Come on.
01:09:08We should be celebrating.
01:09:10Ding dong, the witch agreed to settle.
01:09:11And now, Malia has to live the rest of her life, knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her to fight for custody.
01:09:20On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:09:24You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:26What else could you want?
01:09:26Maybe a certain little assistant to help you get custody.
01:09:32She blocked my number.
01:09:35And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees begging for her to take me back.
01:09:40It would make me look insane.
01:09:42Well, insane or romantic.
01:09:46She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:49And I don't blame her.
01:09:51Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back.
01:09:53But I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:09:59She's working here again?
01:10:02Is that why you brought me here?
01:10:04Go get her.
01:10:16Hi.
01:10:20Ready to order?
01:10:21I'll come back in a few more minutes.
01:10:30Alex.
01:10:32Lincoln?
01:10:35What are you doing here?
01:10:37Jace brought me.
01:10:39To celebrate.
01:10:41I want full custody.
01:10:44Congratulations.
01:10:44Yeah, I, um, I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:50Uh.
01:10:50Alex, I, um, I want to apologize.
01:10:54I made a huge mistake.
01:10:56Thanks.
01:10:57I've seen you take my break right now.
01:11:05Okay.
01:11:10You okay?
01:11:13Okay.
01:11:13Help!
01:11:16Someone call 911!
01:11:17Help!
01:11:19It's okay.
01:11:20Any update?
01:11:44There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but
01:11:46the doctor said that
01:11:49she's in critical condition.
01:11:51They're going to operate tomorrow.
01:11:55And then her chances are 50-50.
01:11:57Jesus.
01:11:59Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:12:04The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:12:08And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.
01:12:10I should have just left her alone.
01:12:12It's not your fault, Lakin.
01:12:15And now Alex could...
01:12:17She could...
01:12:18Hey, stop.
01:12:18No, don't talk like that.
01:12:40Lakin?
01:12:42Oh my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:12:46Jesus Christ.
01:12:48I was so worried.
01:12:49I thought...
01:12:51I thought that I might have lost you.
01:12:57I'm fine.
01:13:00You should leave.
01:13:02What?
01:13:03What are you talking about?
01:13:04Lakin, why are you here?
01:13:06I'm here because I care about you, because...
01:13:09Because you feel guilty.
01:13:11This is what you do.
01:13:13You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:13:16No.
01:13:17It's not like that.
01:13:18I don't want to be your charity case, Lakin.
01:13:22I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:13:25You are not a burden.
01:13:29I don't think that.
01:13:31I'd like you to go.
01:13:32I don't want to...
01:13:35You're lying.
01:13:35Come on.
01:13:35No.
01:13:36I don't want to boast...
01:13:36I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
01:14:06Morning, sleepyhead.
01:14:21It's good to see you awake.
01:14:24You had me worried there for a minute.
01:14:30I got you something.
01:14:36This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.
01:14:50Where did all the flowers come from?
01:14:54It was Dad.
01:14:56You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode,
01:14:58so he's been helping out with Mulya while they can watch us over you here.
01:15:02Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.
01:15:04Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.
01:15:08He shouldn't have.
01:15:10You made a deal, Alex.
01:15:12Dad was good for it.
01:15:13It's done.
01:15:15I don't deserve it.
01:15:18What are you talking about?
01:15:20Look at me, Jace.
01:15:21I'm literally fucking scarred.
01:15:23Why should I...
01:15:23Hey, Alex.
01:15:26You deserve love.
01:15:27It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:15:32Jesus.
01:15:57Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
01:16:00Fuck.
01:16:01I'm sorry, I just...
01:16:02I thought you might need some help.
01:16:05Doctor said no unnecessary stress.
01:16:08Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:16:14Sorry.
01:16:15Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:16:17Alex.
01:16:18You're recovering from surgery.
01:16:21Let me at least help you inside.
01:16:22Malia asks about you all the time.
01:16:49She misses you.
01:16:52Everyone misses you.
01:16:54My dad, Jace...
01:16:58And me.
01:17:03It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.
01:17:07I can see that now.
01:17:09I've just...
01:17:10I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.
01:17:13And I've just been hurt so many times.
01:17:15It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.
01:17:22What you told me about your parents and how they sacrificed everything for you...
01:17:28Do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?
01:17:33They lost everything they had because of me.
01:17:35Hey, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again, they would do it exactly the same?
01:17:42That's not sacrifice.
01:17:44That's love.
01:17:45I've been thinking about it a lot.
01:17:48About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.
01:17:53I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:17:58But 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.
01:18:10It is simply because you love them.
01:18:17Miss Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong, and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:18:31I can't stop.
01:18:33It's true.
01:18:36And since you clearly don't believe me, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:18:42Prove it? How?
01:18:52Is that...
01:18:54Scars.
01:18:56Just like yours.
01:18:59Are those tattoos?
01:19:00I wanted it to be permanent.
01:19:06I love you, Alex.
01:19:08I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:19:16Will you please forgive me for being such an idiot?
01:19:21Please.
01:19:25I love you too.
01:19:30What are you doing next week?
01:19:56I want to take you to a party.
01:19:57Another gala?
01:20:02Something like that.
01:20:04And you know the guest of honor very well.
01:20:07Who is it?
01:20:09You'll see.
01:20:10Happy birthday, dear Malia.
01:20:22Happy birthday to you.
01:20:31What did you wish for?
01:20:34A new mommy.
01:20:40One step at a time, sweetheart.
01:20:45I got you something.
01:20:47It might not be the biggest present you get, but...
01:20:50I think you'll like it.
01:20:52I have one too.
01:20:56Just like you.
01:20:57I'm sorry.
01:21:20So come with us, don't hold back
01:21:25And I know the sky is going back
01:21:30So come with us, don't hold back
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