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00:00:01Let me introduce you to our product design director.
00:00:04Yeah, I've got a job at the largest jewelry design firm in the country.
00:00:11Dean?
00:00:23Where is he?
00:00:27He's not coming.
00:00:30It's nice to see you again.
00:00:41Really?
00:00:45I'm gonna need some time to reconsider this offer.
00:00:47I'm sorry?
00:00:48I just need some time to think.
00:00:54How is that even possible?
00:00:56Dean, the man who abandoned me at the wedding is going to be my boss.
00:01:00I'll never let that happen.
00:01:09Hello?
00:01:10Miss Wilkins, this is regarding your outstanding debt from Wilkins Jewelry Design, LLC.
00:01:16$47,000 is now past due.
00:01:19We need immediate payment.
00:01:21I'm working on it.
00:01:22Can you just give me till, like, the end of-
00:01:25We need immediate payment, Ms. Wilkins.
00:01:30Okay.
00:01:31Okay, I'll, um...
00:01:33I'll try.
00:01:34I accept the offer.
00:01:50Sylvia, you're...
00:01:52You're back.
00:01:54So when should I start?
00:01:55When should I start?
00:01:56How much time,
00:01:57when should I start?
00:01:58When should I start?
00:02:00Let's go.
00:02:30Hey, buddy.
00:02:32What have you been up to today?
00:02:35Tell me everything.
00:02:38All right, buddy.
00:02:40Time for bed.
00:02:42There we go.
00:02:48Daddy, is this my mom?
00:02:51I'll be taking that now, buddy.
00:02:54Take this design, for example.
00:03:01The stone is way too big.
00:03:03It overwhelms the band, and the setting is wrong.
00:03:06It'll just snag on everything.
00:03:07My designs are perfectly fine.
00:03:10Fine isn't what couples remember on their wedding day.
00:03:12What you need to do is lower the profile, taper the band, and then add some micro-pave to balance the center.
00:03:23Then you have a design that's elegant and practical.
00:03:29Dean, are you going to let her just do this?
00:03:31She's right.
00:03:32The proportions were off.
00:03:35The setting would have caused many problems.
00:03:37Sylvia, I'm putting you in charge of our next major client presentation.
00:03:42Who's the client?
00:03:43The Morrison Gem Exhibition.
00:03:45They specifically requested for innovative design.
00:03:49But, Dean, that's supposed to be your project.
00:03:52Christine, we need fresh ideas.
00:03:56Presentation's next week.
00:03:59You think you can handle it?
00:04:01I don't think.
00:04:04I know.
00:04:11At Sterling Designs, we care about catering to the bride's every need
00:04:14and making sure that she feels beautiful and special on her big day.
00:04:17Exactly.
00:04:18A wedding is the bride's most important day, and no one wants it ruined.
00:04:23Yeah.
00:04:25Right.
00:04:26So, let's talk about the design.
00:04:27I'm thinking something unique.
00:04:30Maybe both of our names engraved on the rings?
00:04:34Okay.
00:04:34We can do that, for sure.
00:04:36What is your fiancé's name?
00:04:37Dean.
00:04:40Dean Martinez.
00:04:44You're engaged to Dean.
00:04:45Mm-hmm.
00:04:46I didn't know that.
00:04:48Yeah, I know he's the boss here, but maybe we can keep this between me and you?
00:04:52We don't want things to get too over the top.
00:04:56When is the wedding?
00:04:57Next month.
00:04:58And we are both so looking forward to it.
00:05:02So that's why he left me.
00:05:03For another woman.
00:05:05Dean is engaged.
00:05:07That's his secret.
00:05:08I was fooled by him all this time.
00:05:10He's going to get married.
00:05:12How can he say he loves me?
00:05:14How can he be such a liar?
00:05:15Oh, oh.
00:05:16I'm so sorry.
00:05:17Are you okay?
00:05:19Um, what's your name?
00:05:21I'm Michael.
00:05:22Michael?
00:05:23Well, who are you here with?
00:05:24Where, um, where are your parents?
00:05:27Michael.
00:05:28Thank God you're here.
00:05:29Dad.
00:05:32Dad?
00:05:32When, when did you have a child?
00:05:39Is Michael you and Pauline's?
00:05:42How did you find out of Aveline?
00:05:44Just answer the question.
00:05:45Look, it's very complicated, Sylvia.
00:05:47You never told me that you had a kid.
00:05:50You lied to me.
00:05:53Sylvia, please don't go.
00:05:54Mom!
00:06:02Sylvia, today's the Morrison presentation.
00:06:08I, um, just wanted to let you know that you got this.
00:06:14Now if you'll excuse me.
00:06:18You don't have to shut me out, you know?
00:06:24That's exactly what I have to do.
00:06:32Dean!
00:06:33How dare she treat you like that?
00:06:45You clean up well.
00:06:47Almost like you belong here.
00:06:49Still bitter I got the project, Christine?
00:06:51Bitter?
00:06:52No.
00:06:54But you should watch your attitude towards Dean.
00:06:56That's between me and him.
00:07:00Oops.
00:07:01Let me get that for you.
00:07:16If you're done here, I've got work that speaks for itself.
00:07:18Oh, I'm counting on it.
00:07:36Good morning.
00:07:37My name is Sylvia Wilkins, and today I will be going over the design for the Morrison wedding.
00:07:42This is Carrie Post.
00:07:44This is Carrie Post.
00:08:00Sylvia.
00:08:01Actually, um, Sylvia and I have a little surprise for everyone.
00:08:13Before we begin, um, we'll be doing a little detour, and we'll be right back.
00:08:18You guys are going to love it.
00:08:20I'll be right back.
00:08:21You guys are going to love it.
00:08:22I'm just waiting for this.
00:08:23Hey.
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00:08:26Hey.
00:08:27Hey.
00:08:28Hey.
00:08:29Hey.
00:08:30Don't worry.
00:08:38We'll find them.
00:08:40Okay?
00:08:41Just tell me where you're going to last save the files.
00:08:44And the computer.
00:08:45See, there's nothing there.
00:09:00It's like the files just vanished.
00:09:03Somebody deleted them.
00:09:05We need time to find at home.
00:09:08Maybe it's time that we go back to the beginning.
00:09:21What do you mean?
00:09:32We're so sorry for the delay.
00:09:34We had a bit of a setback, but I'm pretty sure you're going to like this.
00:09:42I'm going to take you all back to where it all began.
00:09:54That's our wedding ring.
00:09:56I designed this ring three years ago.
00:09:58They were meant for all the expectations and happiness before the wedding.
00:10:07I designed it with the intention of representing simplicity and love.
00:10:22To represent a love that wasn't perfect, but it was simple and sincere.
00:10:29It's like I dreamed you up inside my head.
00:10:37I thought the picture perfect love was only in grace.
00:10:46What do you think during this time?
00:10:48I know.
00:10:49I would rather deny and gain the headed dream.
00:10:54It feels like I'm falling deep into your gravity
00:10:58Cause it's like I dreamed you.
00:11:05Sylvia.
00:11:26Sylvia.
00:11:29Sylvia.
00:11:50Sylvia.
00:11:51Please, we need to talk.
00:11:52No.
00:11:53I didn't mean to bring up the past, okay?
00:11:55I just...
00:11:56This sketch was the only one that I had.
00:11:59I know.
00:12:00Just open the door.
00:12:01Will you just leave me alone?
00:12:03I thought you were gone.
00:12:14I'm not going anywhere.
00:12:16I'm sorry, Sylvia, for leaving you at the altar.
00:12:31For everything I did.
00:12:32I...
00:12:33I never meant to hurt you.
00:12:34It's too late for your apologies.
00:12:37I don't want you close to me.
00:12:38I don't even want to see you.
00:12:39Sylvia, if I let you go now, I'll go crazy.
00:12:41You can be mad at me.
00:12:42Scream at me.
00:12:43But please, don't just shut me out.
00:12:44You think that saying all of this makes everything better?
00:12:45That it just erases what you did?
00:12:46No, no.
00:12:47Nothing can erase it.
00:12:48But I'm still here.
00:12:49I'm still in love with you, Sylvia.
00:12:50I never stopped.
00:12:51You have any idea how I suffered all these years?
00:12:54How I miss you?
00:12:55I shouldn't feel like you're close to me.
00:12:56You're close to me.
00:12:57I don't even want to see you.
00:12:58Sylvia, if I let you go now, I'll go crazy.
00:13:00You can be mad at me.
00:13:01Scream at me.
00:13:02But please, don't just shut me out.
00:13:03You have any idea how I suffered all these years?
00:13:06How I miss you?
00:13:10I shouldn't feel this way.
00:13:33I don't want to see your face.
00:13:44I want to see your face.
00:14:03What's wrong with me?
00:14:17I'm supposed to rise above Dean, or at least punch him out.
00:14:20Not this.
00:14:22Morning, Syl.
00:14:29This night was great, wasn't it?
00:14:31Um, Dean, let's, um...
00:14:35Let's not talk about this again.
00:14:38Or bring it up to anyone.
00:14:39What do you mean?
00:14:40I mean, we can't go back to how things were, okay?
00:14:43We have to forget about whatever just happened between us, okay?
00:14:48Do you understand me?
00:14:51Sure.
00:14:52Okay.
00:14:53You have to go.
00:15:01Don't worry, Sylvia.
00:15:02Dean told me everything.
00:15:03We'll find out who stole your project.
00:15:04Oh, I know who did it.
00:15:05Who?
00:15:06I can prove it.
00:15:07Christine.
00:15:08Will you hand over my design for the Morrison wedding, please?
00:15:10Are you crazy?
00:15:11I didn't steal anything.
00:15:12You and I were the last people that had contact before I went on to present.
00:15:13I think you know exactly what happened.
00:15:14I don't know what you're talking about.
00:15:27Maybe you weren't careful enough with your memory stick.
00:15:28That's...
00:15:29That's funny.
00:15:30I never mentioned that I had my design saved on a memory stick.
00:15:32Usually designers will hand draw them or save them to a digital file.
00:15:33How did you know that mine was on a stick?
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00:16:20anyone and I don't just throw out accusations freely not without good reason you already exposed
00:16:26yourself Christine why are you doing this to me I trust Christine more to be honest she's
00:16:38always been nice she must be lying look at her enough Dean come on you drop the act
00:16:49Christine
00:16:50catching you off guard isn't proof of guilt but look at your recent submissions
00:17:00you're near duplicates of Sylvia's early work clear plagiarism checker desk and no wait you can't
00:17:19now what else I I didn't mean to steal she wasn't respecting him I did it for you Dean everything
00:17:34that I did was for you Christine you're fired you just used my name to justify betrayal and with a
00:17:45plagiarism and theft record no reputable jewelry has will hire you security get her out of here
00:18:04hey thanks I didn't expect you to be so decisive I kind of expected you to go easy on Christine
00:18:15kindness only enables people like her she almost destroyed your career that's my red line well
00:18:23thanks again are you really not going to talk to me still Dean I think it's better this way for both
00:18:32of us if we just keep it about work between us then what if it is about work what well you got your USB back I
00:18:44wanted to review the design together are you being serious right now I'm serious it's excellent but it's not good
00:18:51enough not for you technically it's perfect but that's the problem
00:19:02it's cold it's delicate precise but there's no joy in it no romance it's a ring it's not a poem
00:19:16no it's a promise people come to us for love not just a product they want to feel something real
00:19:25promise do you think that I believe in that I'm sorry if I lost my passion who do I have to thank
00:19:34for that Dean you can still feel that passion again you know what you're right yeah maybe maybe I should
00:19:45go on a date a date you said I need more passion
00:19:49hello Sylvia Wilkins designer nice to meet you as well enjoy the exhibit thank you thank you
00:20:15my name is Jacob I'm a graduate student in forensic genetics nice to meet you I didn't realize that
00:20:30students studying forensic genetics were interested in gems yeah you get the point I have no idea about
00:20:37any of them except that they're all expensive so would you mind telling me a little bit about them
00:20:43the hell is that guy absolutely all of our gems we actually do mine we don't believe in lab growing
00:20:55our gems here so my thesis is on French genetics basically solving mysteries through DNA which sounds
00:21:02serious but I'm the type that can turn the darkest crime scenes into stories to make my friends laugh
00:21:06that's that's impressive well what about you how do you usually work are you designers surrounded by
00:21:13these beautiful stones all the time oh um well I work in silence I design sketches that try and capture love
00:21:24in cold stones and metal so it's really not that exciting of a job well there's a kind of magic in
00:21:31that to transform your feelings into something tangible it's like you're telling a story without words maybe
00:21:38or it's just a business I don't buy that you have to believe in what you're creating otherwise it's just
00:21:44jewelry besides that smile tells me you still believe so are you single
00:21:56so are you single
00:22:01hi you seem to have a lot of questions and I happen to be one of the organizers of this event so if you have any
00:22:07questions just ask me you seem like you need a rest you've been working all day no I'm fine see your
00:22:14boyfriend no yes he's not I was he's my ex uh dinner plans later we actually have a lot of meetings that
00:22:23we can't miss it sounds like your ex is using his power at work to interfere with your personal life
00:22:28isn't it getting a little late should probably go home since it's a school night because students have a
00:22:35little bit more energy unlike some washed-up corporate has-been so any chance I could get
00:22:42your number really that's your move you got a better one oh wait you had yours you blew it you know
00:22:53nothing about her not yet after dinner's for guys are we really doing this right now what are we in
00:23:00kindergarten Jacob thanks call me don't worry I'll treat her better than her ex
00:23:17Sylvia wait look I know I shouldn't have jumped in I look pathetic but seeing you smile at him I just
00:23:38couldn't stand it okay you couldn't stand it you couldn't stand that but you could leave me standing
00:23:47alone in front of a hundred guests if you care so much now Dean why didn't you show up on our wedding
00:23:53day I'm not that weak girl you left behind now so just tell me the reason were you afraid of marriage
00:24:01you to just not love me enough no I wasn't afraid I then why look I had my reasons I was falling apart
00:24:08I just I can't explain it to you still after all these years you say that you were falling apart but
00:24:15that can't be the full story so just give me the reason you know I used to dream every night
00:24:23that you would come back whisper that you were sorry that you still love me
00:24:29but now I'll stop waiting I don't want your guilt or your memories I just want the truth
00:24:40so either you tell me or I'm gone
00:24:42Sylvia
00:24:49there's only one truth I never stop loving you do you think that I would believe that
00:25:00you're a liar Dean please don't go I'll tell you everything
00:25:06it's because I wasn't worthy of you I don't understand we both came from the same place
00:25:19we both graduated from design schools we we had the same dream we even met at a design
00:25:25competition yes and you defeated me you stood there with your design so bold so impossible
00:25:34everyone called it reckless they also said that it was too risky you were the only person that
00:25:40stood in front of all of them and defended me you were the bravest person in the room
00:25:44you always have been it was never about our dreams or your brilliance that the problem was
00:25:54I made a huge mistake and while you were rising brilliant unstoppable I was falling apart
00:26:04and I thought you'd be much better off without me I never thought that for a second but if you keep
00:26:12running I'm not gonna keep waiting for you someone else is gonna come into my life and I'm gonna let
00:26:17them I'm gonna date them maybe sleep with them who knows maybe I'll even marry them
00:26:22don't say that don't talk about being with another man you left you made room in your life for someone
00:26:37else just just hearing it it tears me apart I know I may be selfish but I can't stand the thought of
00:26:48you being with someone else I can't breathe when I picture it I know he's still hiding something
00:26:55but when he kisses me I just forget to care
00:27:00I can't breathe when I see my life so I'm gonna ask you to come into my life so I can't breathe
00:27:16what do you think I'm gonna ask you to come into my life so I'm gonna ask you to come into my life so I have to ask you something
00:27:52Hey, if it's urgent, I can wait.
00:28:09I know.
00:28:16I'm sorry, Celia.
00:28:18Dean.
00:28:18I have to go.
00:28:19What's going on?
00:28:22If you walk out now, don't come back.
00:28:35I owe you the truth.
00:28:40Pauline and I dated seven years ago.
00:28:45It was short-lived, and we broke up way before you and I met.
00:28:50After a few years, when we were supposed to get married, she came back.
00:28:58She said she had a three-year-old son, and that I was the father.
00:29:07I was shocked, and I didn't believe her until she showed me the attorney test.
00:29:15Look, I'm about to marry somebody I truly love.
00:29:21I'll support Michael in every way I can, but I won't marry you.
00:29:27You think this is about money, Dean?
00:29:29Your son has early signs of autism.
00:29:33What?
00:29:33Yeah.
00:29:34Yeah.
00:29:35He eats by himself.
00:29:37He talks to himself.
00:29:38He's a total freak.
00:29:40You want to know why, Dean?
00:29:41Because he's never had a father.
00:29:44So don't expect to have a family with anyone else.
00:29:49You're stuck with me.
00:29:50I later realized that Michael's autism, it was purely because of Pauline's neglect.
00:29:59After three years with me, he talks, he plays, he laughs.
00:30:04Oh, my God.
00:30:05I'm telling the truth, Sylvia.
00:30:08Really.
00:30:09I just don't know what to believe anymore.
00:30:15The one thing you can believe is that I didn't leave our wedding because I didn't love you.
00:30:20I left because I thought I had to take responsibility.
00:30:25So then, what about Pauline?
00:30:28What happened?
00:30:29She just dropped Michael off and vanished.
00:30:32Didn't hear from her until recently.
00:30:34What kind of mother does that?
00:30:36Exactly.
00:30:38I've raised him alone.
00:30:40And those years were so joyful because of Michael.
00:30:45But also, what?
00:30:47But what?
00:30:48Extremely unbearable.
00:30:49Because I thought I lost you forever.
00:30:53And then you showed up at Sterling.
00:30:57It felt like a second chance.
00:30:59But it's too late now, isn't it?
00:31:03Because you're going to marry Pauline anyway.
00:31:05I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I had to take care of Michael.
00:31:13I had to be a father.
00:31:14So, you're going to marry Pauline and live a lie just to be under the illusion of having a perfect life?
00:31:23I know I sound pathetic.
00:31:26But I thought I lost you.
00:31:28And then you came back and I started dreaming again.
00:31:32You don't get to dream with me.
00:31:34I spent years burying that day.
00:31:39Trying to forget about the ring, the flowers, the empty aisle.
00:31:44Sylvia.
00:31:45Just tell Michael the truth one day.
00:31:53Goodbye, Dean.
00:31:54You're home.
00:32:17I missed you.
00:32:18Where's Michael?
00:32:20Oh, I was thinking about hiring a nanny for Michael.
00:32:26Since we're doing so well financially, why not?
00:32:29Someone to watch Michael while we spend more time together.
00:32:32You came back and instead of building something with him, you got a nanny to do your job?
00:32:38Dean, I just want to spend more time with you.
00:32:40If you want to spend time with anyone, just spend it with Michael.
00:32:46You're such a fool, Dean.
00:32:48Michael isn't even your son.
00:32:50You've been raising a child that isn't yours all these years.
00:32:55But you've got more than I ever imagined.
00:32:57That's why letting you go isn't an option.
00:33:01Dean.
00:33:03Just stop working.
00:33:04I can give you a massage.
00:33:06No, thanks.
00:33:11I saw your designer today.
00:33:14What's your name?
00:33:15Sylvia Wilkins?
00:33:16What?
00:33:20What were you doing at Sterling?
00:33:23I was designing our wedding rings, of course.
00:33:25I asked Wilkins to handle it.
00:33:27Are you out of your mind?
00:33:28I'll handle the design, okay?
00:33:30You leave Sylvia out of this.
00:33:32It's because of her, isn't it?
00:33:35Don't worry.
00:33:36She seems nice enough.
00:33:38I'll befriend her.
00:33:39My dress has to match my ring perfectly.
00:33:52You're coming with me to pick it out.
00:33:54I have work to do.
00:33:55I can't just drop everything.
00:33:57Refuse, and I'll file a formal complaint with HR.
00:34:01Unprofessional conduct.
00:34:02Conflict of interest being Dean's ex.
00:34:05You'll lose the lead on this project.
00:34:07Fine.
00:34:10I'll go with you.
00:34:11Just wait, Dean.
00:34:13She'll never stand between us.
00:34:14You know, Dean told me everything that happened between you two.
00:34:28I felt so sorry that he left you to be with me.
00:34:31Wait, Dean told you that?
00:34:32Of course.
00:34:34He told me everything.
00:34:35I wouldn't worry about it too much, though.
00:34:37He said he never forgot about me, even when he was with you.
00:34:41Miss Miller, I don't need to know the details of your entire love story to design your brain.
00:34:46Really?
00:34:47Isn't that what designers do?
00:34:52Funny how some things never change.
00:34:55You're still just the help.
00:34:57Don't worry, darling.
00:34:59Soon you won't even be in the picture.
00:35:00No, no, Sylvia.
00:35:13Honestly, are you even trying?
00:35:15This looks like something off a discount catalog.
00:35:17All of our designs are original.
00:35:19You just asked for options?
00:35:20Options, yes.
00:35:23Not mediocrity.
00:35:24This design was based after ancient filigree.
00:35:27It's really interesting.
00:35:28Shut up!
00:35:30Honestly, you make me wonder.
00:35:32I mean, it's no secret you have a talent for making men pity you.
00:35:35Is that how you got this job?
00:35:37Say that again, and I swear...
00:35:39No, you can't, sweetie.
00:35:40I know everything that happened between you and Dean.
00:35:42What are you talking about?
00:35:44Dean and I are cheating.
00:35:45What do you think your clients?
00:35:47Loving couples, no less.
00:35:49But think about their designer being a homewrecker.
00:35:52I doubt anyone would trust you to design their wedding ring.
00:35:55How dare you call me a homewrecker?
00:35:57Remember, Dean and I met long after you two broke up.
00:36:01Doesn't matter.
00:36:02No one's going to believe you.
00:36:04Him and I are to get married.
00:36:06He'll be by my side, and you'll be alone.
00:36:10I'll design your ring.
00:36:12Just don't be too sure you can keep it.
00:36:16Oh, I'm sure.
00:36:17So, um, with everything that you have told me about your vision for your big day, I have
00:36:28considered that that might be a good pairing for you.
00:36:32What about that one?
00:36:34The one from your little exhibition?
00:36:36Seems familiar, doesn't it?
00:36:38Wait, you want...
00:36:39You want that one?
00:36:40It's a bit tacky, but it'll do.
00:36:44Sorry, that one is for...
00:36:46For you and Dean's wedding?
00:36:48Yes.
00:36:49Well, that wedding's over.
00:36:50So don't you think it belongs to the real bride now?
00:36:53I wonder what Dean will say.
00:36:55Pauline, that ring looks so much better on you.
00:36:57Or you're the one that really deserves it.
00:37:00Can't you just, like, pick another one?
00:37:02Oh, darling, I can't.
00:37:03Then you're not using it anyway, so why not make it easy and you bring us that ring as
00:37:10your little gift to us?
00:37:11I'll never let you have it.
00:37:14Not as long as I'm alive.
00:37:17You really think you have a choice?
00:37:20Sylvia, you're just the ex that he left at the altar for me.
00:37:26Dean chose me.
00:37:28Dean cares about me more than he ever cared about you.
00:37:31Dean is a man of responsibility.
00:37:33The only reason he's marrying you is because of Michael, not for love.
00:37:37You?
00:37:39You're neither a good wife nor a good mother.
00:37:43I pity the life that you two will build together.
00:37:48What are you doing, Pauline?
00:37:49Dean, I'm your fiancé.
00:37:52How can you side with your ex over me?
00:37:55Sylvia's my designer now.
00:37:57No one, no one is allowed to hurt her.
00:38:01Not while I'm here.
00:38:06Dean, help me pick out the perfect dress.
00:38:10We have a wedding to plan.
00:38:12Would you just let me know what you decide when you figure it out?
00:38:15I have other stuff to do.
00:38:23You really are something, Dean.
00:38:26We're about to get married and you're still thinking about another woman?
00:38:29I told you.
00:38:33I'll give you what you want.
00:38:36Money, the name.
00:38:38But you need to be a real mother to Michael.
00:38:40That's our deal.
00:38:42And I'll stay loyal to the marriage.
00:38:45But don't ask for more.
00:38:47Fine.
00:38:48Now let's get back to the dresses.
00:38:59This wedding is happening and no one, especially her, is going to ruin it.
00:39:05Find that woman.
00:39:06Sylvia Wilkins.
00:39:11Teach her a lesson.
00:39:13Some things aren't hers to touch.
00:39:16Sylvia, about Pauline's wedding ring project, I reassigned it to someone else.
00:39:38You don't have to do that anymore.
00:39:39Understood.
00:39:43Sylvia, I...
00:39:43Dean, we talked about this.
00:39:45You're the boss.
00:39:46I'm the employee.
00:39:47It's better for both of us if we just keep it that way, okay?
00:39:51You're right.
00:39:53Get home safe.
00:39:54Get home safe.
00:40:15Get home safe.
00:40:17Get home safe.
00:40:37Where do you think you are going, sweetheart?
00:41:05I don't know you.
00:41:07I don't know you.
00:41:08Please, just don't touch me.
00:41:11Calm down.
00:41:12Calm down.
00:41:13Let us remind you.
00:41:19You owe somebody.
00:41:21It's very important.
00:41:22And we're just here to remind you.
00:41:27This is about my debt.
00:41:30I don't know who said you, but I swear I'm working on it.
00:41:34It's not about the money.
00:41:36You pissed the person off.
00:41:44Helene?
00:41:57Get in.
00:42:00Come on.
00:42:11Survey, are you okay?
00:42:12Don't.
00:42:12You don't get to care about me anymore, okay?
00:42:15You're marrying Pauline.
00:42:16You don't get to care about me.
00:42:18Even if I'm marrying her, I can't ignore your safety.
00:42:22You know what they said?
00:42:24They said...
00:42:24They told me you messed with the wrong person.
00:42:30They didn't say her name, but I know that they were talking about Pauline.
00:42:36Forget I said anything, though.
00:42:37She's the mother of your child.
00:42:39Well, she doesn't get a free pass for that.
00:42:41And no one gets to hurt you.
00:42:44No, while I'm still breathing.
00:42:50You're home late.
00:42:52Don't tell me you were with your little designer again.
00:42:54Pauline, do you have connections with people who do dirty work?
00:43:04What's going on?
00:43:05You think I'd do something criminal?
00:43:07Sylvia was nearly attacked tonight.
00:43:09Dean, come on.
00:43:10You think I hired criminals to attack her?
00:43:13What kind of woman do you think I am?
00:43:14How can you say that?
00:43:15I'm your fiancé.
00:43:16Then prove it.
00:43:18This marriage only happens if Sylvia's never touched.
00:43:22One incident.
00:43:23Just one.
00:43:24And the deal's off.
00:43:26No money, no wedding, nothing.
00:43:31Sweetie, come on.
00:43:40Okay, of course.
00:43:42We'll protect your designer.
00:43:44I have nothing to hide.
00:43:46You think this scares me?
00:43:51You just handed me a clock, Dean.
00:43:53And she's already running out of time.
00:44:06What's up, kiddo?
00:44:08You're supposed to be in bed now.
00:44:10Dad.
00:44:11The nanny, if she doesn't give me dinner, I'm hungry.
00:44:14Wait, what?
00:44:22Why is Michael at the nanny's?
00:44:24And why didn't you feed him?
00:44:28He ate, okay?
00:44:30The nanny gave him food.
00:44:31He's just seeking attention.
00:44:33He's six years old.
00:44:34Exactly.
00:44:35Not a baby.
00:44:36He's coming home tomorrow.
00:44:37I'll pick him up myself.
00:44:38All right.
00:44:47I'll see you tomorrow.
00:44:49I promise.
00:44:51Just be a man tonight, okay?
00:44:53Dad, why can't Sylvia be my mom?
00:44:57Sylvia isn't your real mom, sweetheart.
00:45:00Your real mom is...
00:45:01Colleen.
00:45:03But she doesn't like me.
00:45:06She...
00:45:07She just doesn't know how to show it.
00:45:10Let me talk to her.
00:45:12Good night, kiddo.
00:45:13Good night, Dad.
00:45:15How I wish I could give Michael someone warm.
00:45:19Someone real.
00:45:21But Sylvia deserves a life free from this.
00:45:23Even if...
00:45:26I wanted more than anything.
00:45:34Who are you talking to?
00:45:36Michael.
00:45:38It's pretty clear that you don't care about him, do you?
00:45:43Dean.
00:45:44Of course I care about our son.
00:45:46I want to be better for Michael.
00:45:50But don't you think we should work on this first?
00:45:53No, I don't think so.
00:46:08So you don't want me to lay a finger on her, huh?
00:46:13You really think I can't destroy her...
00:46:16without touching her?
00:46:22Hello.
00:46:34I have some interesting information on a woman named Sylvia Wilkins.
00:46:40She owes money.
00:46:42A lot.
00:46:44And you'll be very interested once you find out where she works.
00:46:48Once your reputation crashes,
00:46:57that contract won't mean a damn thing.
00:47:07Hi.
00:47:08Hi.
00:47:10Can you tell me what's going on?
00:47:11No, this...
00:47:15This can't be real.
00:47:19Who would do something like this?
00:47:21Sylvia, tell me the truth.
00:47:24Is any of it true?
00:47:25Look, I can explain...
00:47:27Well, explain it to the five clients who cancelled on you this morning.
00:47:31No one wants you designing their rings anymore.
00:47:33Sylvia, Sylvia, is it true you defaulted on your debts?
00:47:48Did you seduce your boss while he was engaged?
00:47:51I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:47:53That's enough!
00:47:55Get out of the way.
00:47:56These are lies.
00:47:59Anyone caught spreading them will face legal action from Sterling Designs.
00:48:03What?
00:48:30That's not enough.
00:48:31you didn't deserve any of this if you want i can help you leave it all behind
00:48:50once i graduate we can go somewhere quieter start a life without all this noise
00:48:55you're really kind but um i'm not ready to quit i'll just rebuild from the wreckage like i always do
00:49:25pauline if this is true then she didn't just try to hurt sylvia she wanted to destroy her
00:49:44why are you on my laptop
00:49:45you leaked this you did this to her dean that's not true and what am i supposed to believe in
00:49:54i was desperate you were slipping away every time you looked at sylvia i saw it
00:49:59i just wanted her gone stop lying pauline you never loved me you just loved the brand
00:50:09the name the lifestyle if it weren't for michael i would have never agreed to this marriage
00:50:15i didn't want to hurt her i just wanted her out of our lives
00:50:18you wanted to ruin her you're gonna clear her name publicly you're gonna tell them everything
00:50:25you did or you walk away with nothing no marriage no money
00:50:31they printed a retraction full page called the article slander you're cleared
00:50:43i don't understand what what changed their minds it just feels like a miracle well sometimes miracles
00:50:51do happen people are still cautious but the truth's out now they're listening again prove your ability to
00:50:59the truth's out now they're listening to the truth's out now they're listening to the truth's out now
00:51:05tonight we unveil a new line designed by
00:51:09sylvia wilkins
00:51:13wow thank you so much um i was crushed
00:51:32humiliated but i didn't hide this time i chose to get up and i designed my
00:51:43way out
00:51:44thank you so much to all of you for being here and to everyone that still supports me today
00:51:50it means the world to me
00:51:51miss wilkins we are so sorry we owe you a huge apology
00:52:00dean martinez your boss he fought like hell to clear your name
00:52:06he even threatened to sue half of the press corps
00:52:23what dean did all that for me
00:52:29ladies and gents may i have your attention please
00:52:34i want to thank you all for being here tonight i have one final announcement to make
00:52:40i will be officially stepping down from my position as director of sterling designs
00:52:46and effective immediately i'm appointing our new creative lead someone whose work
00:52:53speaks for itself and whose integrity speaks even louder
00:52:58sylvia wilkins
00:53:01this was never about sacrifice
00:53:10he left again after doing everything for me
00:53:36mrs wilkins
00:53:45detective parker i decided to bring these to you personally
00:53:51these documents clearly show pauline orchestrated the smear campaign she's the one behind it all
00:53:59wait what is this
00:54:02that's some leftover evidence in her apartment
00:54:05we're not sure what it's related to
00:54:07but if it's useful you're more than welcome to take it
00:54:11thank you
00:54:14good luck
00:54:15wait
00:54:20wait isn't this lab right next to jacobs university
00:54:32you said the lab name is
00:54:34sylvia that clinic doesn't even do dna paternity testing and we have no record of a request under dean's name
00:54:41okay so what does that mean means the documents are fake
00:54:48it was all a lie i have to find him before it's too late
00:54:54i heard you quit your job and handed everything over to sylvia
00:55:01what a ridiculous rumor
00:55:03it's true
00:55:04you quit
00:55:06are you insane
00:55:11nothing's changed
00:55:12we're still getting married
00:55:13bullshit
00:55:15without your job
00:55:16without your salary you mean nothing to me
00:55:18how dare you just quit
00:55:20i made my own decision
00:55:22and i made mine too
00:55:23we are not getting married
00:55:25and you will provide financial support for me and michael for the rest of our lives
00:55:29dean
00:55:31this dna test
00:55:35look it's fake
00:55:37michael isn't your son
00:55:39of course michael's his son
00:55:41stop lying through your teeth just to drag him back
00:55:44don't listen to her dean
00:55:45i went there and i checked
00:55:47that lab doesn't even do paternity tests
00:55:49that document is fake
00:55:52michael isn't my son
00:55:55whoa hey
00:55:58hey
00:56:00hey
00:56:01are you okay
00:56:02hey
00:56:08hey
00:56:10Dean
00:56:12what happened
00:56:16you're okay
00:56:18everything's over
00:56:20what
00:56:21Pauline's ex
00:56:23he's um
00:56:24he's a criminal
00:56:25he's in jail now
00:56:26but he's um
00:56:27michael's his son
00:56:29Pauline ran away
00:56:31she
00:56:32she used michael to trap me
00:56:35wait
00:56:36so
00:56:37so where is Pauline
00:56:39i have enough evidence to put her behind the bars
00:56:43she didn't even take michael with her
00:56:45she didn't even take michael with her
00:56:47to her he means nothing
00:56:51so um
00:56:53does this mean that you're single again
00:56:55does this mean that you're single again
00:56:57i i guess
00:56:59but right now i'm trying to be
00:57:01what michael needs
00:57:03that's all that matters
00:57:05you're not gonna try and find a good mother for him
00:57:07huh
00:57:09right now there's
00:57:11no room for anyone else
00:57:13only you
00:57:15i figured you'd
00:57:17never want me again
00:57:19why do you always have to carry everything alone
00:57:21well
00:57:22you cleared my name
00:57:23you quit your job
00:57:25for me
00:57:27because i love you
00:57:28i don't need a reason
00:57:30to protect you
00:57:31i just don't want to drag you into my mess
00:57:34you're such a fool
00:57:36hello
00:57:48hello
00:57:49hey
00:57:50sylvia
00:57:51you're burning up
00:57:53because i'm biting more than just lies
00:57:55jacob helped you with the dna test
00:58:08yeah he um
00:58:09he helped me with the investigation
00:58:12he's a nice guy
00:58:14yeah he is
00:58:15i guess he's not the right person for you
00:58:18you guys barely dated
00:58:20come on
00:58:21jacob and i are just friends
00:58:24plus i never got jealous of pauline
00:58:29he has a reckless with her once
00:58:33quickly realize she's not the one
00:58:36you are the only woman i've ever really loved
00:58:41you
00:58:50you
00:58:51you
00:58:53you
00:58:54Hey, I'm feeling a lot better, actually.
00:59:18Can I go back to work?
00:59:19Calm down, workaholic.
00:59:21The doctor said you need to rest for a few more days.
00:59:24But I guess the team misses you already.
00:59:30And Michael said he misses you, too.
00:59:40Hello?
00:59:41Mom?
00:59:42You're already calling me mom now, Michael?
00:59:44Yes, because I recognized you when we first met.
00:59:48Dad always keeps your photo in his book.
00:59:55He never stopped loving me.
00:59:58He was just weighed down by guilt and responsibility.
01:00:07Sylvia, where are you?
01:00:14Sylvia.
01:00:14Sylvia.
01:00:15Sylvia.
01:00:15Sylvia.
01:00:16Sylvia.
01:00:17Sylvia.
01:00:48Sylvia.
01:01:00I'm going to ask you again, Dean.
01:01:02Why did you leave me here?
01:01:06Say something.
01:01:08I love you.
01:01:10You said that before and then you left me.
01:01:12And I'm going to spend the rest of my life making it right.
01:01:18Will you marry me?
01:01:27Yes.
01:01:28I thought you might need this.
01:01:52You're always one that gets me coffee usually.
01:01:53And so I thought I would change it up a little bit today.
01:02:03This is beautiful.
01:02:04Who's the lucky client?
01:02:08The most important one.
01:02:09It's yours.
01:02:24I designed it for you.
01:02:35For us.
01:02:42For us.
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