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00:00:00Carter and Nora, my husband and daughter, my whole world.
00:00:09I grabbed all this stuff to whip up a special dinner for our wedding anniversary.
00:00:16Daddy, will she like my present?
00:00:20She'll love anything you make her.
00:00:24It's almost time.
00:00:27Let's go get the cake.
00:00:30They remembered.
00:00:42This must be my anniversary gift from Nora.
00:00:45Mommy?
00:00:48Hey, baby.
00:00:50Carter, I got you your favorite lobster and I got Nora her favorite apple pie.
00:00:55I'm going to make a feast for our anniversary.
00:00:57Mommy, why are you wearing the brooch I made for Miss Ashley?
00:01:00Miss Ashley?
00:01:02Your teacher?
00:01:14Why are you wearing my clothes in my bedroom?
00:01:18Oh, these little things?
00:01:20No wonder the top is a little snug and the waist is loose.
00:01:23Ashley got soaked bathing Nora.
00:01:25Your closet was convenient.
00:01:26You never liked me wearing bright colors, but I guess you're fine with the colors.
00:01:31You just don't like me wearing them.
00:01:33Mommy, give the brooch back to Miss Ashley.
00:01:35I spent all day making it special for her birthday.
00:01:38I spent all day making it special for her birthday.
00:01:38You threw her a birthday party in my house on our wedding anniversary?
00:02:01You threw her a birthday party in my wedding anniversary?
00:02:09Our anniversary?
00:02:10Big deal.
00:02:12Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:02:13I had no idea it was your anniversary.
00:02:16Carter didn't mention it.
00:02:18Nora, it's your mother's special day.
00:02:20If she wants the brooch so badly, she can keep it.
00:02:24I already know how much you love me.
00:02:25No, it's for you.
00:02:27Mommy can't have it.
00:02:29Give it back.
00:02:30It looks ugly on you.
00:02:31Yes, I got it.
00:02:36Here you go, Miss Ashley.
00:02:37It'll look way better on you than Mommy.
00:02:40Nora, I'm your mother.
00:02:41Why are you doing this to me?
00:02:43That's my sweet girl.
00:02:44Thank you, Nora.
00:02:46And thank you for the party, Carter.
00:02:49I've waited years for that smile, but now it's for another woman.
00:02:53Carter, why don't we go and check and see if my clothes are dry?
00:03:05They look perfect, like a family, and I'm just a ghost in my own home.
00:03:13Nine years ago, I finally gathered up the courage to ask out Carter, who I'd had a crush on for years.
00:03:20Carter, I've had feelings for you for so long.
00:03:23Love me.
00:03:43After that insane night, I married the love of my life.
00:03:47Don't think drugging me and chopping me with a baby makes you my wife.
00:03:51You're just another gold digger.
00:03:52I didn't, even though I was never his.
00:03:59Mr. Collins, your wife and baby are in critical condition.
00:04:03We need you to decide, save the mother or the baby.
00:04:07That's all I care about, save the baby.
00:04:10I survived, only to be crippled by duty and guilt.
00:04:14Your daughter is premature and very fragile.
00:04:17Look how weak she is.
00:04:20She will always need to be on a strict diet for her health.
00:04:23This is all your fault!
00:04:24I put a promising career on hold, dedicated myself to becoming the perfect Mrs. Collins.
00:04:32I became the whole package.
00:04:36The perfect homemaker, a nutritionist.
00:04:39Oatmeal again?
00:04:40I hate it!
00:04:41I want french fries!
00:04:42I gave it my all, everything I had, for your happiness.
00:04:47But where it was mine?
00:04:49Nora, that restaurant we're going to has those french fries you love.
00:04:57Yes!
00:04:57Miss Ashley, I want you to be my mommy.
00:05:02My husband doesn't love me.
00:05:04My child doesn't want me.
00:05:05I have no reason to stay home anymore.
00:05:13Carter.
00:05:17Sign this.
00:05:24Carter.
00:05:27Sign this.
00:05:31Carter, could you help me with my coat, please?
00:05:33Of course.
00:05:35You didn't even read it.
00:05:38Just signed our marriage away like it was nothing.
00:05:42But the prenup?
00:05:44You scrutinized every comma.
00:05:47All right, come on.
00:05:48Our reservation's on the shelf.
00:05:49Do you even know what you just signed?
00:05:53Nora's insurance paperwork.
00:05:55You worry too much.
00:06:00Can't you see I'm busy?
00:06:02Don't bother me in trivial matters.
00:06:05This is the last time I'll ever bother you with trivial matters.
00:06:15I'm taking what's left of me and burning the rest.
00:06:30Goodbye, Carter.
00:06:31Goodbye, Nora.
00:06:32Daddy, where's mommy?
00:06:51I want my strawberry milkshake.
00:06:53Probably tired and went to bed early.
00:06:55Daddy, mommy doesn't let me eat snacks, but her strawberry milkshake is so good.
00:07:00I want one now.
00:07:03You can go wake her up if you want to.
00:07:07Sir, I know it's not my place, but Mrs. Collins has been so devoted to this family.
00:07:16Today, today broke her.
00:07:20What are you talking about?
00:07:21Mr. Collins, you know how much she cares for you.
00:07:25Don't touch me.
00:07:51Are you trying to drug me again?
00:07:53Mr. Collins, you're burning up.
00:07:58Where are you taking me?
00:08:00The hospital.
00:08:06She asked me to give you this before she left tonight.
00:08:10It's your signed copy.
00:08:12What do you mean she left?
00:08:13Ashley.
00:08:31Carter, I think I left my favorite earrings in your bedroom.
00:08:35I'll go check.
00:08:39Yep, found them.
00:08:40They'll be waiting for you when you get back.
00:08:44Sir, the documents.
00:08:49Put them in my office.
00:08:51I'll look at them later.
00:08:52Yes, sir.
00:08:53And don't be fooled, Helen.
00:08:55She may love me, but she loves being Mrs. Collins more than anything.
00:08:59Daddy, Mommy left?
00:09:04Where is she?
00:09:05I want my strawberry milkshake.
00:09:07Don't worry, baby.
00:09:09She'll be back.
00:09:10She's got nowhere else to go.
00:09:11Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:34Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:36Zoe, you're finally back.
00:09:40Director, it's been too long.
00:09:45You know, if you hadn't left for marriage, you'd be running this place by now.
00:09:49Thank God you're back.
00:09:50I thought you'd be locked in that house forever.
00:09:52Well, I'm getting a divorce.
00:09:54I filed the papers, and in a month, I'll be free.
00:09:58Divorced?
00:09:59I'd say congratulations, and welcome back, Zoe.
00:10:14Ethan, it's been a while.
00:10:17My research, my notes, the only things from this house still worth taking.
00:10:31Mommy?
00:10:32Who are you expecting?
00:10:42Nora.
00:10:43You shouldn't watch the iPad for so long.
00:10:46It's bad for your eyes.
00:10:51Miss Ashley lets me.
00:10:52You're always ruining everything.
00:10:55Nora!
00:10:56Get out.
00:10:56I don't want to hear you anymore.
00:11:01Nora!
00:11:02Nora, it's been three hours.
00:11:04Open the door.
00:11:05No, you're annoying.
00:11:06Miss Ashley will come play with me.
00:11:08Nora!
00:11:11Miss Ashley, I missed you.
00:11:13Why is this annoying brat always here?
00:11:18Fine.
00:11:19At least I could use her to get closer to Carter.
00:11:22Nora, let Mommy in.
00:11:25It's so cold.
00:11:27Daddy, Miss Ashley, let's play Lego.
00:11:30When did Nora start hating me?
00:11:34Mommy!
00:11:35Hugs!
00:11:39I love you, Mommy.
00:11:40Nora, let's go.
00:11:43Your grandparents are waiting.
00:11:45Mommy comes too?
00:11:47No.
00:11:50She can't.
00:11:53The doctor said Nora needs more protein at this stage.
00:11:57I'll make her favorite fish today.
00:11:58Promise me you won't grow up to be like your mom.
00:12:01She's just a housewife.
00:12:03She cooks and cleans all day and is totally dependent on your dad.
00:12:06It's sad.
00:12:08Mommy is sad?
00:12:13Miss Ashley, I wish you were my mommy.
00:12:30Oh.
00:12:30This is Colin's!
00:12:48Your body temperature dropped dangerously low.
00:12:55And if it weren't for your nanny finding you, you wouldn't have made it.
00:12:59Now you just need plenty of rest and to stay warm.
00:13:02My own child almost killed me.
00:13:12Thanks.
00:13:14Zoe?
00:13:15What are you doing here?
00:13:17God, you're pale.
00:13:19Is everything okay?
00:13:21I'm okay.
00:13:22But Zoe!
00:13:25You're Mia.
00:13:27Yeah.
00:13:28Remember this little one?
00:13:30In the car accident, took my sister and brother-in-law three years ago.
00:13:34And I was too busy and overwhelmed, so I asked you to help me look after her for a few days.
00:13:40She hasn't stopped talking about you since.
00:13:43I missed you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:13:45You gave me this bunny.
00:13:47I named her bun bun.
00:13:48I sleep with her every single night.
00:13:52I really, really like you, Ms. Zoe.
00:13:55I watched this kid for a week.
00:13:59Just a week.
00:14:00And she never forgot me.
00:14:05Do you want to have bun bun, Ms. Zoe?
00:14:08But my own daughter?
00:14:09The one I gave everything to?
00:14:11She locked me out on that freezing balcony just to get away from me.
00:14:16You're always ruining everything!
00:14:17No!
00:14:26Ethan.
00:14:28Take me back to the Collins house.
00:14:30I want to get my research.
00:14:32I'm cutting ties with that house.
00:14:34With that life.
00:14:35For good.
00:14:41Mommy?
00:14:43Mrs. Collins!
00:14:44Thank goodness you're all right!
00:14:46Mr. Collins is in his office.
00:14:48I'll let him know that you're back.
00:14:50Don't bother.
00:14:51I won't be staying long.
00:14:55It was just a goof last night.
00:14:58Mommy's fine now.
00:15:03Mommy, where are you going?
00:15:06I'm leaving this house.
00:15:09Nora.
00:15:10Try to eat something healthy.
00:15:12Not just snacks.
00:15:14And don't watch the screen all day.
00:15:16Your health is the only thing I was concerned about.
00:15:19And, baby, whatever happens, just take care of yourself.
00:15:30Mommy?
00:15:31Mommy?
00:15:31Mommy?
00:15:35Mommy?
00:15:36Mommy?
00:15:37Goodbye, Carter and Nora.
00:15:40Let's go.
00:15:46Okay, I'm going to shoot the paperwork over in the morning and seal the deal.
00:15:53Wait, is this the document Zoe had me sign before?
00:15:56Daddy!
00:15:57Mom!
00:15:58Mommy's leaving!
00:16:03Mommy's leaving!
00:16:04she didn't stay huh maybe she went to see grandma in europe relax
00:16:10she'll be back weird zoe didn't tell me this time whatever
00:16:18can we go see grandma too you want to go
00:16:24oh miss ashley is inviting us to game tomorrow
00:16:34zoe if you need a place to stay i have an extra apartment by the lab
00:16:39then don't worry about imposing it's just sitting empty
00:16:43thank you ethan i owe you
00:16:47a whole week mommy didn't call me she used to call me every day
00:16:56hey miss zoe good morning mia
00:17:06good morning miss zoe good morning mia
00:17:14hi zoe you look well you settling in all right yeah absolutely thank you
00:17:21well me and i were thinking about going to the grocery store yeah figured you were still unpacking
00:17:27and couldn't use a little trip you want to join us
00:17:29pretty please miss zoe
00:17:31okay i just have to get changed really quick
00:17:35we'll wait outside
00:17:37it must be mommy
00:17:41mommy hey sweetie it's ashley
00:17:46oh miss ashley
00:17:49your dad told me you love picnics so we're going tomorrow
00:17:53just you me and him
00:17:55yeah yeah i love picnic
00:17:57great let's go to the supermarket today to get some supplies
00:18:00okay
00:18:01oh
00:18:09are they okay
00:18:11i think i got something in my eye
00:18:14hey let me take a look
00:18:15why is mommy holding that other kid's hand and why is she kissing that other uncle
00:18:31does she have a new family now
00:18:32does she have a new family now
00:18:34zoe
00:18:36what the hell are you doing
00:18:38so did mommy like disappear
00:18:50what's wrong
00:18:51nothing
00:18:52it's just a trick of the light
00:18:54probably
00:18:55zoe couldn't be here
00:18:58that woman lives for nora and me
00:19:00she'll never be with another man and child
00:19:03i'm just over tired
00:19:05come on
00:19:06let's get out of here
00:19:07you can set those there
00:19:12thank you
00:19:18thank you
00:19:21for everything
00:19:22you don't have to thank me
00:19:24you were here for mia when i couldn't be
00:19:26but the rent
00:19:28i
00:19:29just
00:19:29be here
00:19:30for mia
00:19:31when you can
00:19:32that's
00:19:33i'll ask
00:19:34she misses you
00:19:36and
00:19:37honestly
00:19:38so do i
00:19:39please miss zoe
00:19:41you'll play with me
00:19:42and bun bun
00:19:43of course i'll play with you
00:19:47pinkies where
00:19:47is that a wound on your finger
00:19:52does it hurt
00:19:53it was kind of a wound
00:20:03but
00:20:04it's fading
00:20:05and
00:20:06soon it'll be gone forever
00:20:08it's
00:20:16zoe's wedding ring
00:20:19ellen
00:20:21when was zoe here last
00:20:23uh about a week ago mr collins
00:20:27she ditched her ring
00:20:29what game is she playing now
00:20:31what's wrong with the coffee
00:20:37i'm sorry mr collins
00:20:39i
00:20:40i can't make it right the way mrs collins did
00:20:43she always knew how long to steep the coffee
00:20:47perfect every time
00:20:49ew
00:20:55this cake tastes weird
00:20:57not like before
00:20:58your mother
00:20:59used to bake
00:21:01the cakes
00:21:02she worked so hard
00:21:05to make it healthy
00:21:07and taste right
00:21:08i'll do my best
00:21:09but it's not the same
00:21:11daddy
00:21:13will you call mommy
00:21:14i'm making this call for you noah
00:21:21not for myself
00:21:24what
00:21:30mommy never misses your calls
00:21:33what's this zoe
00:21:35playing hard to get
00:21:37everyone
00:21:44this is zoe
00:21:46the sharpest mind i have ever met
00:21:48published in nature before even graduating high school
00:21:52absolute genius
00:21:54we used to call her the prodigy
00:21:56back in college
00:21:57they're overselling it
00:22:00really
00:22:00the prodigy
00:22:01seriously
00:22:02we all have credentials here
00:22:04what makes her so special
00:22:05watch your tone
00:22:06mike
00:22:07with all respect mr west
00:22:09just because you two go way back
00:22:10doesn't mean she walks right in
00:22:11she's been out of research for years
00:22:12how's that fair
00:22:13shouldn't you be baking cookies at home or something
00:22:16are you gonna hit me now
00:22:21because you can't argue
00:22:22seriously
00:22:22your data's wrong
00:22:26what
00:22:28your data's wrong
00:22:30what
00:22:32how dare you come in here
00:22:35a data spike between days three and four
00:22:37too clean
00:22:38looks manufactured
00:22:40basic error
00:22:41what
00:22:41bullshit
00:22:42that can't be true
00:22:44spotted it in ten seconds
00:22:50still got it prodigy
00:22:51anyone else want to question dr zoe's place here
00:22:55great
00:23:00everyone back to work
00:23:02mr collins
00:23:04here's the file on the nation's leading biotech institute
00:23:07he brought on a brilliant researcher
00:23:10her drug breakthrough has serious novella potential
00:23:13if they greenlight our collab
00:23:15ethan west himself will handle the signing
00:23:18get it locked down
00:23:20two weeks
00:23:25no calls
00:23:26no return
00:23:27is this her petty revenge
00:23:30is that we here
00:23:35yeah
00:23:36something can do that
00:23:38great
00:23:38not taking it
00:23:42we're getting a divorce
00:23:48there's nothing left to say
00:23:50well
00:23:51you've ghosted him for weeks
00:23:53seems like you've truly moved on
00:23:56looks like he really wants to talk
00:24:02maybe he wants to talk about the details of the divorce
00:24:05you want to talk about the agreement
00:24:14hi zoe it's james
00:24:16oh
00:24:20hi james
00:24:22that's carter's father
00:24:24the only one in that family who ever treated me like a person
00:24:27i'm calling about dinner tonight
00:24:29bring carter and nora will ya
00:24:31uh
00:24:32james
00:24:34carter and i were um
00:24:35i know
00:24:37heard you haven't been home in weeks
00:24:39don't you worry dear
00:24:40i'll handle carter
00:24:42i at least owe james a goodbye
00:24:46okay
00:24:47i'll be there
00:24:49zoe
00:24:52you did it
00:24:53the trials were a huge success
00:24:55wait
00:24:56are you saying
00:24:57i'm saying
00:24:58you're gonna win the novella prize
00:25:01zoe this is huge
00:25:07novella worthy
00:25:08i'm taking us to dinner tonight
00:25:10we're gonna celebrate big time
00:25:13thank you selena
00:25:15but
00:25:15can i take a rain check
00:25:17i have something i can't miss tonight
00:25:19the collins family farewell dinner
00:25:23good to see you james
00:25:42you too dear
00:25:44where are carter and nora
00:25:47we'll be along
00:25:48we didn't come together
00:25:49please
00:25:51carter
00:25:53my golden boy
00:25:54with some back water
00:25:55nobody like her
00:25:57she should be grateful
00:25:58she's still carrying our name
00:26:00pardon the interruption
00:26:05may i pour your wine
00:26:06no
00:26:07we're fine
00:26:08leave us
00:26:09you
00:26:12pour the wine
00:26:14hello
00:26:19are you deaf
00:26:21my mother is talking to you
00:26:22help yourselves
00:26:42she used to beg
00:26:48to pour us
00:26:49wine
00:26:49what is wrong with her
00:26:51who knows
00:26:53maybe she forgot to take her pills today
00:26:56the old me was the one who was medicated
00:27:01thinking i needed your approval
00:27:03well
00:27:10now we're all here
00:27:12give it back
00:27:21it looks ugly on you
00:27:22here you go miss ashley
00:27:25wow
00:27:28look at that
00:27:30my brother's already upgraded
00:27:31you're done
00:27:33carter have you lost your mind
00:27:39bringing this woman here
00:27:40zoe is your wife
00:27:42my wife
00:27:43disappeared for weeks
00:27:46abandoned her family
00:27:48ashley stepped up and took care of nora
00:27:50you should thank her
00:27:52you're married
00:27:56this is just a little fling
00:27:59this is your family
00:28:01i see
00:28:04so this is your game
00:28:06no explanation
00:28:09not even mad
00:28:11i know you're not satisfied with the marriage
00:28:15so don't worry
00:28:17you can go and find a new wife now
00:28:20zoe i know you're hurting
00:28:26i'll talk to him
00:28:28playing the victim for dad
00:28:31how pathetic
00:28:32mommy i want the best piece
00:28:44hey nora just asked you to save the best piece of steak
00:28:56are you deaf or something
00:28:58she's eight
00:29:00she knows how to cut her own food
00:29:02ashley
00:29:08will you cut it for me
00:29:09mine as well
00:29:15don't dally
00:29:16mine as well
00:29:19don't dally
00:29:21who do they think i am
00:29:22their maid
00:29:23um
00:29:25of course
00:29:29i'd be delighted
00:29:30i'm sorry
00:29:44i'm just so tired
00:29:45after looking after nora all week
00:29:47i can't possibly hold a steak knife right now
00:29:50this is for you actually
00:29:57thank you for taking care of nora
00:30:00it's gorgeous
00:30:03you're so sweet carter
00:30:06is that for me
00:30:17for a wedding anniversary
00:30:19it's for work
00:30:20not you
00:30:22a marriage built on a scheme
00:30:24doesn't deserve anniversaries
00:30:26or gifts
00:30:27she wants the necklace
00:30:34fine
00:30:35if she begs for it
00:30:37i can buy her a new one
00:30:39i don't want any gift from you anymore
00:30:42thank you james
00:30:51but this is my last dinner
00:30:53with the collins family
00:30:54carter and i are done
00:30:57zoe wait
00:31:04carter explain this
00:31:13god only knows what the hell she's up to now
00:31:15she's clearly upset over the necklace
00:31:17she's playing hard to get
00:31:19it's classic
00:31:21she wants you to chase after her
00:31:24mommy's so petty
00:31:26well
00:31:27why don't i go apologize and talk to her
00:31:30clear the air if you want
00:31:32walking out mid-meal
00:31:38charming manners
00:31:40does it hurt
00:31:43watching your husband and your daughter choose me
00:31:46does it hurt
00:31:50watching your husband and your daughter choose me
00:31:52you're really proud of something that i already threw away
00:31:55nora's bro
00:31:57carter's necklace
00:31:58they're all mine
00:31:59and soon the miss collins title will be too
00:32:02really
00:32:07this again
00:32:08daddy
00:32:09look
00:32:10mommy is stealing from miss ashley
00:32:11let's make it interesting
00:32:13you want to make a bet
00:32:14if we both fell in
00:32:15who do you think your husband and daughter would save
00:32:18you
00:32:19or me
00:32:20daddy
00:32:35save miss ashley first
00:32:36she can't swim
00:32:37she snatched the necklace
00:32:47i just wanted the gift you gave me back
00:32:49she tried to drown me
00:32:50why does she hate me so much
00:32:52help
00:32:56help
00:32:57help
00:32:58help
00:32:59Ms. Zoe's awake! Ms. Zoe's awake!
00:33:23What happened?
00:33:25Me and I found you unconscious in the water.
00:33:27We rushed you to the hospital.
00:33:30The doctor said you were adrift too long and it makes you weak.
00:33:33You were asleep for a long time.
00:33:37Thank you for saving me.
00:33:40Ms. Zoe, why were you in the water?
00:33:44I guess the people who I used to call family finally abandoned me.
00:33:52Don't be sad, Ms. Zoe.
00:33:53If they left you, Uncle Ethan and I will be your new family and we'll never leave you.
00:34:00Bye.
00:34:01Bye.
00:34:20Just take it easy and get some rest, okay?
00:34:34Your only job right now is to rest up at home.
00:34:37I missed you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:34:39I promise we'll come visit you every single day.
00:34:41Mia, Ethan told me that you found me by the pool, so I want to give this to you as a thank you.
00:34:56Wow.
00:34:58Thank you so much.
00:35:00I love it and we'll cherish it forever.
00:35:03Got a special for Nora.
00:35:05She loved bows.
00:35:06Whatever.
00:35:07Might as well go to someone who'll cherish it.
00:35:09Ethan, is there something on my face?
00:35:16No, just a little jealous of Mia's all.
00:35:21My bad.
00:35:21I guess I should have gotten you a thank you gift, too.
00:35:24I'm just teasing you.
00:35:27Seeing you happy and safe.
00:35:29It's the best gift I can ask for.
00:35:30Thank you, Ethan, for everything.
00:35:38Get some rest?
00:35:40Me and I will be back tomorrow.
00:35:42Yeah.
00:35:43Can Ms. Zoe be my new mommy?
00:35:57I know you're planning to adopt me, Uncle Eason.
00:36:00And if you're going to be my new daddy, I want Ms. Zoe to be my new mommy.
00:36:04Please?
00:36:04Me and that, that's grown-up stuff.
00:36:14And it's not up to just me.
00:36:17Well, try hard to win her over and don't let anyone else take her this time.
00:36:23Like Carter.
00:36:27Where'd you learn to talk like that, kiddo?
00:36:30Eh, I figured it out.
00:36:32Come on.
00:36:34Hey.
00:37:00Mr. Collins.
00:37:01It's Nora's first day of school.
00:37:04She and Ms. Ashley are awaiting you.
00:37:06Okay.
00:37:15Don't worry, Carter.
00:37:17I'll take great care of Nora this semester.
00:37:19Let me just use Nora to get to Carter.
00:37:26In due time, that idiot will be out and I'll be the new Mrs. Collins.
00:37:37Everyone, say hello to Mia West.
00:37:41She's joining our class today.
00:37:42Please, make her feel welcome.
00:37:46Mia, you can take the empty seat next to Nora.
00:37:48Okay.
00:37:55Hello.
00:37:55Why'd you bring a toy bunny?
00:37:59My favorite auntie gave it to me.
00:38:01I want to keep it with me.
00:38:07The type that mom used to give me.
00:38:12Hmm?
00:38:13What'd you say?
00:38:14I'm a treat.
00:38:15My mom used to get me a million buzz and bunnies, but they're so boring.
00:38:19I just asked the maid to just tell them out.
00:38:23But Miss Ashley got me this brand new Apple Watch.
00:38:26Way cooler than some dumb bunny and bow.
00:38:29Why wouldn't you like a present from your mom, huh?
00:38:32Because Miss Ashley said it's more expensive and better.
00:38:36Expensive?
00:38:37But your mom's love is priceless.
00:38:40Like my bunny and bow.
00:38:42If my favorite auntie gave it to me, I would love it no matter what.
00:38:47It's super duper special.
00:38:49Is a bunny and a bow really that special?
00:38:56Zoe, you look awesome.
00:38:59We were totally freaking out.
00:39:01Glad to see you back on your feet.
00:39:02Thanks.
00:39:03I'm feeling much better.
00:39:05Great.
00:39:06Because, fantastic news, your drug research has been officially
00:39:11nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
00:39:18No excuses tonight.
00:39:19You have to come celebrate with us.
00:39:22My treat.
00:39:24Celebrating a recovery and Nobel nomination.
00:39:36Hello and Bella.
00:39:37Hello.
00:39:37And my favorite part.
00:39:39Hello.
00:39:39Hi.
00:39:40Hello.
00:39:41Thank you very much.
00:39:49Zoe?
00:39:55Carter, what's wrong?
00:39:56What are you looking at?
00:39:57I thought I just saw Zoe.
00:39:59Zoe?
00:40:00Here, no way.
00:40:01Besides us, it's the Bio Institute's shindig tonight.
00:40:05Mommy's just a housewife.
00:40:06You could never be a scientist.
00:40:08Yeah.
00:40:10Let's sit down.
00:40:16Carter, this Michelin star place is so great.
00:40:20Let's just call it an apology for Zoe pushing me in the water.
00:40:23I understand Mrs. Collins is just upset.
00:40:26But honestly, what kind of woman leaves her family for a month, what kind of wife, what kind of mother does that?
00:40:36It's just painfully selfish.
00:40:40She'll be back.
00:40:41It's not a question of if, but when.
00:40:44Thank goodness Zoe dumped that loser and came back to us.
00:40:48This breakthrough is all you.
00:40:51Well, cheers.
00:40:53Cheers.
00:40:53It's on the Nobel Prize.
00:40:59I'll be right back.
00:41:01It's so good to finally celebrate, honestly.
00:41:04Oh, yeah.
00:41:05Zoe, what the hell are you doing here?
00:41:07Why don't you come back home?
00:41:08Your home seems crowded enough, don't you think?
00:41:15You pushed Ashley in the water, didn't even apologize, and now you're throwing a tantrum and refusing to come home?
00:41:20Do you even care about this family at all?
00:41:22Come with me now.
00:41:23We are getting a divorce.
00:41:25I'm not going anywhere with you.
00:41:27Are you threatening me?
00:41:29Come home with me or I will make that divorce real.
00:41:31She said no.
00:41:33Get the message.
00:41:34And who the hell are you?
00:41:35I'm her best friend.
00:41:38So, you're hanging out with your little friends from the BioGenius Squad?
00:41:42Don't you feel a bit too ordinary?
00:41:46Ordinary?
00:41:47Zoe?
00:41:48Are you blind?
00:41:49Selena, don't even waste your breath.
00:41:52Carter, Laura wants to go home.
00:41:55I expect to see you at home tonight.
00:41:58Is that clear?
00:42:01What happened?
00:42:03Nothing.
00:42:04How dare she ignore what I said and still not come home?
00:42:08What the hell is she doing out there?
00:42:10In a historic move, Dr. Zoe and her team at the Bio Research Institute have been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering drug therapy.
00:42:20Dr. Zoe Winters could become the first woman from her country in nearly a decade to receive the honor.
00:42:28Zoe?
00:42:29A Nobel Prize?
00:42:30Is that Mrs. Collins?
00:42:35Total coincidence.
00:42:37Zoe was too busy helping Nora and me.
00:42:39And she's no scientist.
00:42:41Well, if she didn't run herself ragged keeping this family afloat, she might have actually won the Nobel Prize.
00:42:49Stop imagining things.
00:42:52It's not her.
00:42:54Maybe I pushed too far.
00:42:56No.
00:42:57She's just being dramatic.
00:43:04Yeah.
00:43:05Mr. Collins, the meeting with the Research Institute is set up at 10 a.m. this Thursday.
00:43:09Good.
00:43:10I'll be there.
00:43:15Wait.
00:43:16Didn't you have a doctor's appointment today?
00:43:18Why are you here?
00:43:19The doctor gave me the all-clear and I was going stir-crazy at home, so I figured I'd come in.
00:43:25Well, I see you're already on to the next big thing.
00:43:28Couldn't sit still, could you, Miss Hotshot Biologist?
00:43:33Don't mind me.
00:43:34You guys go ahead.
00:43:36I've got a meeting with the CEO who's pretty keen on the drug you developed.
00:43:40He wants to collaborate.
00:43:42You want to sit in?
00:43:43No, I'll pass.
00:43:45I'm not big on business deals, and I'm still getting my strength back.
00:43:49Of course.
00:43:50Wait for me.
00:43:51Will you get lunch after?
00:44:03Zoe.
00:44:04What the hell are you doing here?
00:44:07I work here.
00:44:09Work?
00:44:10So you're a janitor now?
00:44:13No.
00:44:14You smell like hot garbage.
00:44:18She'd rather pick up trash here than come back home.
00:44:22Where have you been all this time?
00:44:23You just vanished.
00:44:25None of your business.
00:44:28You're my wife.
00:44:29Everything you do is my business.
00:44:32Like I still am?
00:44:33Looks like you've already found my replacement.
00:44:35Enough with your little digs.
00:44:37I'm running out of patience.
00:44:39Oh, no.
00:44:42What a mess.
00:44:43I'm so sorry.
00:44:45Guess the janitor better get on that.
00:44:47This is a research institute, not your little playground.
00:44:50Cut the crap.
00:44:50How dare a janitor talk to me like that?
00:44:53Stop.
00:44:54Stop.
00:44:58Mr. Collins, this is Ethan West from the Institute.
00:45:01He's the one handling the collaboration.
00:45:04Mr. West, I've heard so much about you.
00:45:06Nice to meet you, Mr. West.
00:45:07I'm Ashley.
00:45:13Zoe, do you know these people?
00:45:20No.
00:45:21Good.
00:45:22At least she knows when to keep her mouth shut.
00:45:24Pathetic janitor.
00:45:25Wouldn't that be a stain on my reputation?
00:45:29Go take her rest.
00:45:30I'll handle this.
00:45:33Oh, weird.
00:45:34Why is the boss going to bat over a janitor?
00:45:39Let's go to the conference room.
00:45:40I hear you're interested in collaboration.
00:45:49Let's hear it.
00:45:51Yes, Mr. West.
00:45:52Our CEO is deeply impressed with the recent breakthrough, especially the new drug.
00:45:55We want to establish a long-term partnership.
00:45:58We're prepared to offer full financial backing and technical resources to support the project.
00:46:03It's a win-win.
00:46:04Carter Collins, CEO of Collins Group.
00:46:07Carter Collins?
00:46:09Zoe's ex-husband?
00:46:11No wonder.
00:46:14Mr. West?
00:46:19I'm confident our proposal speaks for itself.
00:46:24What do you think?
00:46:25We're not interested.
00:46:27What?
00:46:29We're not interested.
00:46:31What?
00:46:31You didn't even read the proposal.
00:46:35I have my reasons, and that's all you need to know.
00:46:38Mr. West, if you would just look at our proposal.
00:46:39I made my decision.
00:46:42I'll let you two see yourselves out.
00:46:59So, how'd it go?
00:47:00Do we pop the champagne?
00:47:01He turned us down.
00:47:05What?
00:47:07How could he say no?
00:47:12Look, Carter.
00:47:13Is that Mrs. Collins dating Ethan West?
00:47:18Look, Carter.
00:47:19Is that Mrs. Collins dating Ethan West?
00:47:23Is that why she hasn't come home to you?
00:47:26Zoe.
00:47:27How dare you?
00:47:28Ms. Zoe!
00:47:29This little one talks about you all the time.
00:47:44I miss you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:47:47I tried to come visit you, but Uncle Ethan told me I have school now, so I couldn't.
00:47:58I miss you too, sweetheart.
00:47:59But look, I'm all better now.
00:48:00And you have to keep going to school.
00:48:02It's important.
00:48:03Keep learning.
00:48:03It's important.
00:48:04Okay.
00:48:05Okay.
00:48:06Zoe, we have a little favor to ask.
00:48:10Sweetie, you want to ask?
00:48:12Yes.
00:48:12Tomorrow is parent day, and all the other kids will have their moms and their dads, and Uncle
00:48:24Ethan has to go on a trip from work tomorrow, so could you call us my mom?
00:48:35Could you call us my mom?
00:48:39Her mom passed away in the accident.
00:48:45That's why she asked me.
00:48:47She really needs a mom figure there.
00:48:50Of course.
00:48:52I would be honored to be your mom that day.
00:48:55Really?
00:48:55Mm-hmm.
00:49:02Goodbye.
00:49:03Goodbye.
00:49:03My favorite auntie is coming to the open house this afternoon.
00:49:14The same one who got you the bell and the bunny?
00:49:17Yeah.
00:49:17She's so pretty and so nice.
00:49:21I invited her, and she said yes right away.
00:49:24So?
00:49:25My mommy's coming too.
00:49:27She's spending the whole afternoon with me.
00:49:30I'll call her right now.
00:49:31It's parents' day.
00:49:47When are you going to come play with me?
00:49:53Daddy, save Miss Ashley first.
00:49:55She can't swim.
00:49:56I'm not coming.
00:50:02I'm not coming.
00:50:04But why?
00:50:05I need you there.
00:50:07I want you to come.
00:50:08Just take Ashley with you.
00:50:12Fine.
00:50:12Don't come then.
00:50:14I hate you.
00:50:14I hate you.
00:50:18Are you upset?
00:50:23How's your mom?
00:50:26Well, I changed my mind.
00:50:28Or invite Miss Ashley to come.
00:50:30But it's parent day.
00:50:33Why didn't you invite your mom?
00:50:34Did you fight with your mommy?
00:50:36No.
00:50:37Mommy would never fight with me.
00:50:40Oh, so you made her mad.
00:50:44I didn't.
00:50:44Whatever.
00:50:45She's my mommy.
00:50:46She'll forgive me.
00:50:47Nora, even if she's your mommy, if you keep making her mad, she'll be very upset.
00:50:57And if you're not nice to her, she doesn't have to stay your mommy.
00:51:02She could go be someone else's mommy.
00:51:04No.
00:51:05She wouldn't.
00:51:07She's my mommy.
00:51:07Nora, you've called ten times.
00:51:20Parent's Day is about to start.
00:51:22Come on, let's go.
00:51:23I...
00:51:24Nora, come on.
00:51:33I hate her.
00:51:34I hate her.
00:51:37I hate her.
00:51:39Come on.
00:51:41I never want to go to that student school again.
00:51:44I want to go home now.
00:51:46Come here.
00:51:47Ugh, such a pain.
00:51:50If she weren't Carter's daughter, I'd dump her in a trash can.
00:51:53Let's call your father.
00:51:58Hey, Carter.
00:51:59Nora isn't feeling well and she wants to head home.
00:52:02Okay.
00:52:03We'll head back right away.
00:52:04Okay.
00:52:07So, Mia, did you have fun today?
00:52:17Yes.
00:52:17All my friends were so jealous because you have the coolest and the most beautiful list.
00:52:24Thank you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:52:27Of course.
00:52:30Ms. Zoe, I can tell your uncle is in secret as a thank you.
00:52:35Okay, I'm all ears.
00:52:39Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time.
00:52:43He still does.
00:52:46Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time.
00:52:51He still does.
00:52:52Um, Uncle Ethan's adopting me and Ms. Zoe, what's going to ask you to be my real mom?
00:53:09Because I really love you like a mom.
00:53:13And if you don't like Uncle Ethan, that's okay.
00:53:16Um, I don't need him.
00:53:17I only need you.
00:53:20You're everything.
00:53:22Oh.
00:53:23Spilling your uncle's tea and then throwing him under the bus.
00:53:26You little frascals.
00:53:28I'm sorry, but...
00:53:31Is that a yes or a no, Ms. Zoe?
00:53:35Yes, Mia.
00:53:37I'll be your mom.
00:53:38But you have to promise me something, too.
00:53:41Yes?
00:53:42You cannot tell Uncle Ethan.
00:53:45Why?
00:53:46Because that's Uncle Ethan's secret.
00:53:48Okay, we have to pretend that we don't know it.
00:53:51That's the respectful thing to do.
00:53:53Okay, Ms. Zoe.
00:53:55And besides, I trust Ethan.
00:53:58If he really likes me, I know he'll tell me.
00:54:01Okay.
00:54:01Okay.
00:54:08Ashley said you came home upset.
00:54:12What happened?
00:54:13Daddy, today was parents' day.
00:54:15And I called Mommy, begged her to come, but she said no.
00:54:22Nora?
00:54:24Even if she's your mommy, if you're not nice to her,
00:54:27she doesn't have to stay your mommy.
00:54:29She could go be someone else's mommy.
00:54:34Daddy?
00:54:36Is Mommy still mad at me?
00:54:38Does she want to be someone else's mommy?
00:54:40Does she don't want me anymore?
00:54:41No.
00:54:43Your mom would never, ever leave you.
00:54:46But I've been so mean to her.
00:54:48I didn't want to fight.
00:54:49I really didn't.
00:54:50I...
00:54:51And I didn't mean to lock her on the balcony all night.
00:54:54I just forgot.
00:54:55What?
00:54:57You locked her on the balcony all night?
00:55:02Nora, what the heck happened?
00:55:04You locked her on the balcony all night?
00:55:08Nora, what the heck happened?
00:55:13Mr. Collins, it's true.
00:55:16I found Mrs. Collins locked out on the balcony all night.
00:55:21You're always ruining everything.
00:55:23Nora!
00:55:24Get out.
00:55:25I don't want to hear you anymore.
00:55:27Nora!
00:55:27She was unconscious from the...
00:55:30For Dana Nicholas.
00:55:32Mr. Collins.
00:55:34Please do not listen to them.
00:55:37I can't lose you again.
00:55:39Because...
00:55:40I love you.
00:55:48I love you.
00:55:52I know you're going through a bit of a rough patch right now.
00:55:55And maybe you're not ready to date.
00:55:57But...
00:55:57I needed to tell you this.
00:56:01You have my heart.
00:56:02Ethan.
00:56:11Ethan.
00:56:13I promise...
00:56:15Once the divorce is final between Carter and I...
00:56:18I'll think about this.
00:56:21About us.
00:56:21Thanks, Sylvie.
00:56:32I'm not going anywhere.
00:56:35Take as much time as you need.
00:56:38I'll be right here when you're ready.
00:56:45Mr. Collins...
00:56:46Found some dirt on Ashley.
00:56:48Turns out she worked at the same hotel where you got drugged years ago.
00:56:54Nine years ago...
00:56:55She was in college and she spotted you sitting alone at the bar.
00:56:58You stepped away.
00:56:59She spiked your drink to make a move on you.
00:57:01Good thing you ran into Mrs. Collins instead.
00:57:02It didn't go down like she planned.
00:57:05Why?
00:57:05The owner spilled everything.
00:57:07Nine years back, Ashley paid a moth to keep quiet...
00:57:10To stop their offer.
00:57:12She's the real creepier, Mr. Collins.
00:57:14She was the one plotting to get you into bed.
00:57:18This can't be real.
00:57:20All this time I was hating the wrong person.
00:57:23Nine years.
00:57:24I never gave her a second glance.
00:57:27And all along I was...
00:57:29Blaming the wrong person.
00:57:34Ashley.
00:57:35This is all your fault.
00:57:37Luke.
00:57:39Bring her to me.
00:57:41Time to settle this once and for all.
00:57:42Having Luke drag me over this late?
00:58:00Is Carter looking for some late night action?
00:58:03Too bad I didn't slip into my sexiest lingerie.
00:58:08Explain this now.
00:58:10Carter, where did you get this picture?
00:58:17This is some kind of misunderstanding.
00:58:19This is...
00:58:21I...
00:58:22Bullshit.
00:58:24Luke dug up the whole story.
00:58:26Ashley Grant.
00:58:28It was you who drug me nine years ago.
00:58:31It was you who drug me nine years ago.
00:58:34No, no, no.
00:58:36You know how much I love you.
00:58:37All these years I hated Zoe for nothing.
00:58:43All my rage.
00:58:44All because I got played.
00:58:46I had to think the whole time
00:58:48the real culprit was right under my nose.
00:58:53I can't wrap my head with it.
00:58:58Keep up the lies.
00:58:59I'll make you talk.
00:59:02The Collins family has ways of getting answers.
00:59:06Yeah.
00:59:07The big bad Collins heir.
00:59:10Such a big shot.
00:59:12I was hooked the minute I laid eyes on you.
00:59:15So I drugged you.
00:59:16And I said the whole thing...
00:59:18Gift-wrapped you for that bitch Zoe!
00:59:20Why did she get to marry you?
00:59:21I loved you the most.
00:59:23But no.
00:59:23No.
00:59:24She got your bed.
00:59:25She got your kid.
00:59:26A damn daughter who ties you down.
00:59:28That should have been me.
00:59:29That's not fair.
00:59:30I should have been Mrs. Collins.
00:59:32You're insane.
00:59:33Yeah.
00:59:34I'm insane.
00:59:37I became Nora's teacher to get close to you.
00:59:40I used her.
00:59:42It was a piece of cake.
00:59:44You all despised Zoe so much.
00:59:47All I had to do were plant a couple of whispers.
00:59:49And bam.
00:59:50You dumped her like trash.
00:59:53A day at the pool.
00:59:56She snatched the necklace.
00:59:57I just wanted the gift you gave me back.
00:59:59She tried to drown me.
01:00:01You did that on purpose to sit Zoe up.
01:00:03Duh.
01:00:04I made a bet with her to see which one of us her family would save.
01:00:10I grabbed her hand and I acted like she was trying to take the necklace.
01:00:13And then I pulled us both under.
01:00:16And you actually saved me.
01:00:19You didn't let me down.
01:00:21You should have seen the look on her face while she was stuck in that pool.
01:00:26Priceless.
01:00:30Shame you didn't catch it.
01:00:31I can't believe I let a snake like you near Nora.
01:00:36Near us.
01:00:38And I let you hurt Zoe.
01:00:40How hilarious.
01:00:42You and Nora let me get away with everything.
01:00:45Again and again.
01:00:46You let me take Zoe's place.
01:00:49Luke!
01:00:50Get her out of here.
01:00:51I don't want her stepping foot in this country again.
01:00:55Ever.
01:00:57Zoe will never come back to you.
01:01:00Never!
01:01:07No way.
01:01:10Zoe loved me.
01:01:11She put up with my bullshit for nine years.
01:01:16She's never even pushed for a divorce.
01:01:19If I just say sorry.
01:01:21Really mean it.
01:01:23She'll come back.
01:01:25She has to.
01:01:26No.
01:01:35Zoe, please.
01:01:36Just listen to me.
01:01:38We're done.
01:01:38Get out now.
01:01:39I'm calling security.
01:01:41No, Zoe.
01:01:42Listen.
01:01:50So this is what it felt like that night on the balcony.
01:01:55If I freeze out here all night too.
01:01:58Maybe you'll have to forgive me.
01:02:03Now and then push the gate with me.
01:02:05Okay?
01:02:05Yeah.
01:02:06That was fun though, huh?
01:02:07Zoe, are you seriously?
01:02:24Are you that desperate for the next guy?
01:02:26What are you doing here?
01:02:28Why shouldn't I be here?
01:02:29I'm waiting for my wife.
01:02:31And you.
01:02:34No wonder you wouldn't cooperate with me, Ethan West.
01:02:38You're trying to make a play for my wife?
01:02:40Tough luck.
01:02:41She's still mine.
01:02:43Carter, we're officially divorced as of today.
01:02:47Stop saying things just to piss me off.
01:02:48Seriously?
01:02:49You couldn't even bother to glance at what you signed over a month ago?
01:02:53See, that's your arrogance.
01:02:54You never appreciated anything that I gave you.
01:02:59Well, fine.
01:03:01That's the last thing you'll ever get from me.
01:03:17We're officially divorced as of today.
01:03:18Where the hell is it?
01:03:26Come on.
01:03:27Come on.
01:03:27Come on.
01:03:42It was from that time when...
01:03:44Sign this.
01:03:49I screwed this up.
01:03:53Why didn't I even look at it?
01:03:55You can go and find a new wife now.
01:03:58Carter and I are done.
01:04:01Carter.
01:04:03Unbelievable.
01:04:05Still so arrogant after all these years.
01:04:07Just like now.
01:04:08You don't know what I've been through.
01:04:10And you don't know half the pain that you've caused me.
01:04:13I ended it.
01:04:23I ate the rest away and didn't even know it.
01:04:28No.
01:04:29I'm not the worst.
01:04:30I'm going to go down there right now and pull the papers.
01:04:34I'm calling the whole thing off this time.
01:04:37Mr. Collins.
01:04:39This just came in from the courthouse.
01:04:41How did we get here?
01:05:04Is it really too late?
01:05:09Divorced?
01:05:10For real?
01:05:15Divorced?
01:05:16Daddy, are you and Rami really breaking up?
01:05:21No.
01:05:23No.
01:05:23No.
01:05:26Nora.
01:05:27We'll go together.
01:05:29We'll apologize.
01:05:31Beg her to come back.
01:05:33She's too soft-hearted.
01:05:35She loves us too much to never really leave.
01:05:38Ladies and gentlemen, the Nobel Prize ceremony will begin at this time.
01:05:53Will our distinguished nominees please make your way down to your seats?
01:05:57Zoe, good luck.
01:05:59When I lose, we'll be right here cheering you on.
01:06:07Zoe.
01:06:10I've searched everywhere for you.
01:06:12I finally tracked you down here.
01:06:14I get it now.
01:06:16I know what you've been through.
01:06:18Everything.
01:06:20I'm so sorry.
01:06:22Please forgive me.
01:06:24Mommy, I'm sorry.
01:06:27Please, please come home.
01:06:29I swear I'll never play with Miss Ashley again.
01:06:32I promise.
01:06:35Please don't give up on us.
01:06:38Just give us one more chance.
01:06:41Just give us one more chance.
01:06:44You're blocking me from my prize.
01:06:46You?
01:06:49You're receiving a prize?
01:06:51And the Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to Dr. Zoe and her team.
01:07:08What an incredible honor.
01:07:10I'd like to thank the Institute Director and my dear friend, Selena.
01:07:14I'd also like to thank my family.
01:07:17Ethan and Mia, without you, I wouldn't be here.
01:07:21The honor is ours.
01:07:22Thank you all so much.
01:07:30Aren't we mommy's family?
01:07:36Congratulations.
01:07:37I love you.
01:07:41It's too late to apologize.
01:07:43I love you.
01:07:44Thank you, guys.
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