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I Was Your Mother Once
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00:00:03Eight years. It's been eight long years since I last saw my little Ashley. Today's the day
00:00:11I finally get to see my daughter get married. Happy birthday, sweetheart. Thanks, Mom. Your
00:00:20presents are always my favorite. Anyway, today is Ashley's big day, and Mom is here with
00:00:27your favorite gifts. Whoa, ladies, stop. Stop. You don't want to try panhandling here, and
00:00:38no loitering neither. Do yourself a favor. This is a high-end joint, and you clearly don't
00:00:44belong here, so get out before I drag you out. Wait, stop. Hold on a second. Miss Anderson.
00:00:55Ashley. Mom, can we talk over there? What are you doing here? I told you not to come. Well,
00:01:11I, every mother wants to see their little girl walk down the aisle. I brought you some of your
00:01:19favorites from home. Strawberry jam. Turkey, jerky. And I needed you the scarf.
00:01:31Are you serious right now? What am I supposed to do with all of these? Do you have any idea
00:01:35who I'm marrying? Oh, my God. It smells like a barn.
00:01:43Ashley, I can see you. Don't want me here. Can I just watch? No, Mom. I told everyone
00:01:51that you were traveling abroad, and you just couldn't make it. Now you just show up out of
00:01:56the blue. How am I even going to explain that? I'm sorry. I didn't know. I thought it would
00:02:06be a nice surprise. Mom, you work too hard. When I grow up, I will take you to the fanciest
00:02:14restaurant and go on a beach vacation. Thank you, sweetheart. I thought you would be happy
00:02:21to see me. Ashley. Who's this? This is my aunt Nancy. She just dropped in. Got it. Welcome.
00:02:41Why don't you just invite your aunt in? Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Of course. Okay. Fine. But don't embarrass
00:02:49me. Remember, you're aunt Nancy. It's magnificent. My little girl is marrying into a whole of
00:03:11their world. I hear she has no family attending the wedding. That's so sus. They say she comes
00:03:18from poor's. She's probably some country hick who somehow clawed her way into the Anderson
00:03:25family. What are you talking about? Who else? The bride, of course. You can tell by her posture
00:03:38alone that she comes from broke trash. But she acts like she's a goddamn princess. Yeah. Even
00:03:43her mother didn't show up. Either Ashley is ashamed or mama abandoned her. Either way, it's
00:03:52a load plus shit. None of what you're saying is true. Ashley is kind and thoughtful. And she
00:04:03may have a humble background. But she's rich in character. Who are you anyway? You know, usually
00:04:09the janitors don't show up until after the wedding. Look at her clothes. My socks cost more than all the
00:04:19clothes set. Wait, wait. Don't tell me she's related to the bride. That would be yikes. As a matter of
00:04:29fact,
00:04:29yes, I'm here for Ashley. I knew it. I almost feel sorry for Ashley. She worked so hard to hide
00:04:42people
00:04:43like you from us. Little princess must be mortified. You're here. Mortified? What am I doing to embarrass
00:04:55her? And what would you know about my bank account? Oh my god, lady. Do I really have to spell
00:05:02it out
00:05:02for you? That sad little outfit of yours wouldn't even hit 50 bucks. What the hell is going on in
00:05:08here?
00:05:10You. What the hell is going on in here? You. You just standing there. Get back to work. Setting tables
00:05:21or
00:05:21whatever it is that you people do. You know, I'm having a word with your manager about hiring better
00:05:27staff. Look at you. Filthy. Ma'am, I'm not part of the staff. Please, you don't expect me to believe
00:05:35that you're on my list. Lucy, actually, yeah. She's here to support Miss Ashley, apparently.
00:05:41And with you, Lucy, it doesn't look like she belongs here.
00:05:47Well, someone's obviously mistaken because I went through the guest list myself and Ashley never
00:05:54mentioned somebody like her. Well, maybe you missed it. I don't think so.
00:06:01Who are you really? I think you should leave before I call security.
00:06:08I'm not leaving. I'm here to see Ashley.
00:06:12But Ashley didn't put you on the list, did she? Or are you here hoping for a handout?
00:06:20I mean, these gifts of the bride and groom, they're not for guests.
00:06:28All I wanted was to be here for Ashley.
00:06:31Fine. If you want to continue with this madness, then you just pull this off yourself, haven't you?
00:06:44Lucy, maybe just let it go. It's your son's big day. You shouldn't be getting your hands dirty.
00:06:50No way. That lady deserved it. Somebody had to teach her a lesson.
00:06:55I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm just here for the ceremony and to bring some gifts for the bride.
00:07:04Really? Let's see what delightful little treasures that you've dragged in here.
00:07:15Incredible. Preserves.
00:07:23Dried meat.
00:07:27Oh, and a scarf that smells like the bottom of a stable.
00:07:40Shall I show you what we do with the trash?
00:07:45No! What are you doing? Stop! Somebody help me, please!
00:07:53I told you that I can do what the fuck I love!
00:08:00I'm Ashley!
00:08:04Mother!
00:08:12Ashley's mother is vacationing in Switzerland. Although my daughter-in-law's family may not be at
00:08:19our level, they are very respectable. And what the hell are you?
00:08:25Did she really say that?
00:08:28Of course. Did you really think you could come waltzing in here and ruining my son's wedding?
00:08:37You're not the first freeloading fraud that I've encountered.
00:08:42Don't worry, everyone. This old bag lady, she won't be troubling us much longer.
00:08:49Yeah, kick her ass out.
00:08:51I'm sick of help from the little face.
00:09:04Why are you crazy? Are you gonna murder me in public?
00:09:09Why not? Who'd even notice if you were gone?
00:09:19Mother?
00:09:23Mother?
00:09:28Mother.
00:09:31Ashley, do you know this woman?
00:09:34So why wasn't she on the guest list?
00:09:35Uh, that's my, uh, uh, distant relative.
00:09:40Aunt Nancy. Um, she dropped by last minute.
00:09:44Yes, we met her at the entrance.
00:09:49I'm... I'm her Aunt Nancy.
00:09:54Your mother's in Switzerland, that's right, isn't it?
00:09:57Yes, of course.
00:09:59Lying's not going to get you very far in my world.
00:10:02Your niece, my daughter-in-law, isn't going to follow your tall tales.
00:10:11Okay, Auntie?
00:10:24I...
00:10:26I never wanted any of this. I just wanted to see Ashley happy.
00:10:31Happy with you here.
00:10:37Well...
00:10:42Maybe this will cheer everybody up.
00:10:46Hmm.
00:11:10Mother, she... she really didn't mean to cause a fuss. She just really wanted to see me get married.
00:11:14You're defending this marmalade woman?
00:11:20You know, I call you my daughter-in-law, but it's not official yet.
00:11:27Do you still want to marry my son?
00:11:29Yes, of course, Mother.
00:11:31Mother.
00:11:32Good.
00:11:32Then I'll give you one more chance.
00:11:35Sure, Mother. I'll... I'll... I'll...
00:11:37probably now.
00:11:38Aunt Nancy, I'm sorry, but you have to...
00:11:40Oh, no, no, no, dear. That's not enough.
00:11:45Go over and slap her in her ugly peasant face.
00:11:50It's that, or you can forget about joining our family.
00:11:55Come on, Ashley. Everything's ready. Stop wasting time.
00:11:58Give her a quick slap and let's move on.
00:12:01Ashley.
00:12:03Look at me.
00:12:07What has happened to you?
00:12:09Look.
00:12:12Look at who I am.
00:12:14Shut up. That's enough.
00:12:16I know who you are.
00:12:20Sorry, Mom. This is my future.
00:12:23You wanted me to have everything.
00:12:25So, you just have to forgive me.
00:12:47Get out.
00:12:51I can't believe you'd hit me.
00:12:55How could you?
00:12:58I knew...
00:12:58You're her what?
00:13:00You're just some hillbilly distant relative from the middle of nowhere.
00:13:06Just look at you. That outfit.
00:13:09Standing amongst your betters.
00:13:12If you're not ashamed, we are on your behalf.
00:13:16Amen to that, Mrs. Anderson.
00:13:17You know, if the press catches onto this, it will be all over the feeds tomorrow.
00:13:22A total tabloid scandal.
00:13:25Ashley.
00:13:27How could you treat me like this after all these years?
00:13:31It's so pathetic. She's still acting like she matters.
00:13:41Say something.
00:13:44Tell them.
00:13:47Tell them who I am.
00:13:50Mom, I...
00:13:52Yes, Ashley.
00:13:54Yes, I'm here.
00:14:03I'm sorry, Mom.
00:14:05I...
00:14:06I can't admit it.
00:14:09I'm getting weary with this charade.
00:14:12Is there going to be a wedding or not?
00:14:14Or shall we just cool this whole thing off?
00:14:18Ashley, come on. This is our big day.
00:14:21Are you siding with my mother or this vagabond?
00:14:24Do you even want to marry me?
00:14:27Of course.
00:14:29I didn't mean that at all.
00:14:33Please, just stop.
00:14:36Just tell them you were wrong.
00:14:38And leave quietly.
00:14:40For me.
00:14:42But what?
00:14:43What did I do wrong?
00:14:45I...
00:14:46I just came to see you get married.
00:14:49She's a persistent little bumpkin.
00:14:51I'll give her that.
00:14:52I guess you have to be persistent to survive out in the wilderness.
00:14:57Okay, enough.
00:14:59Just go.
00:15:00I don't want you here.
00:15:02Leave now.
00:15:06I'm sorry.
00:15:08I'm just a poor woman from the countryside.
00:15:13I shouldn't have come.
00:15:17Not bad.
00:15:19Well, since you came all this way, all by uninvited,
00:15:24let me offer you some dessert.
00:15:33I bet you've never seen anything quite this exquisite
00:15:36in your whole miserable life.
00:15:40Bon appetit.
00:16:17Oh, another pair tainted.
00:16:28All right.
00:16:30Now get out before you taint this wedding any further.
00:16:36All right.
00:16:37I'll go.
00:16:41Congratulations, Ashley.
00:16:44I hope you have a happy marriage.
00:16:48Of course she'll be happy.
00:16:50She's marrying my son.
00:16:52How could she not?
00:16:54And don't forget your gifts.
00:16:57Yeah, I don't need them.
00:16:59I don't need them.
00:17:18So, thanks, Ashley.
00:17:19I'm happy to have a happy marriage.
00:17:19We'll be happy.
00:17:32Ashley, I only wanted to see you happy.
00:17:37I still hope you will be.
00:17:54Ms. Brot, our client is waiting up to him.
00:17:57Ms. Brot, let me know.
00:17:59Ms. Brot, let me know.
00:18:08Ms. Brot, let me know.
00:18:13Ms. Brot.
00:18:17Ma?
00:18:18Ms. Brot, it really is you!
00:18:22Ms. Brot.
00:18:24Ms. Brot.
00:18:25Ms. Brot.
00:18:26Ms. Brot.
00:18:27Ms. Brot.
00:18:28Ms. Brot.
00:18:29But Lauren?
00:18:31Is it really you?
00:18:33Ma was always so kind to me.
00:18:36I mean she adopted me and raised me as her own.
00:18:40Ms. Brot.
00:18:40Now you're both my precious girls.
00:18:43Then in college my birth parents reached out after the hurricane.
00:18:47Everything was so confusing and I was so lost.
00:18:51Now I've got all this money and a new life.
00:18:54But God, I still miss Ma so much.
00:18:57I searched for you for years.
00:19:00I didn't know if you survived the hurricane.
00:19:06What happened?
00:19:07Oh, what happened?
00:19:11Ma, I reconnected with my birth parents.
00:19:15So much has happened.
00:19:18I thought you'd all forgotten about me.
00:19:22Never, never.
00:19:31Ma, let's go home.
00:19:48Oh, Lauren, I can't go inside.
00:19:51I don't belong here.
00:19:52I should go.
00:19:53Ma, what are you saying?
00:19:56You're family.
00:19:58My home is your home.
00:20:00Lauren!
00:20:02Who's this?
00:20:07This is my adoptive mother.
00:20:09The woman who raised me.
00:20:11Mom.
00:20:12This is William.
00:20:14He is my-
00:20:15Another mother.
00:20:17Lauren, this is a lot to drop on somebody.
00:20:19How am I supposed to process this?
00:20:21Lauren, what other secrets are you hiding?
00:20:23What else is there?
00:20:25I'm sorry, Lauren.
00:20:27I should go.
00:20:28I'll only be in the way here.
00:20:32No!
00:20:33No, please, stay.
00:20:35Lauren, I don't want to come between you and your boyfriend.
00:20:38Ma, you are not just some outsider, okay?
00:20:43Forget him.
00:20:44Let's just go inside.
00:20:48Babe, I wish you told me your mother was coming in advance.
00:20:51Could have gotten a nicer gift.
00:20:53Nancy, I'm William.
00:20:55I'm Lauren's fiance.
00:20:56Please excuse my behavior from earlier.
00:20:58Sometimes I can get a little bit anxious, but it's no excuse, okay?
00:21:02Come inside.
00:21:03Take your shoes off.
00:21:04Let's get comfortable.
00:21:05Hopefully you can accept this gift from me as well.
00:21:11Thank you, William.
00:21:13Did you say Lauren's fiance?
00:21:19Yes, Mom.
00:21:20I'm doing well.
00:21:22You don't have to worry about me anymore.
00:21:25Now that's more like it.
00:21:28Come on.
00:21:30Let's go inside.
00:21:32And chill.
00:21:36What a disaster of a wedding you've pulled off.
00:21:40Embarrassing.
00:21:42Chaotic.
00:21:43You're pulling up on your own and you bring in this distant aunt to humiliate me.
00:21:49Mother, I'm sorry.
00:21:50No, sorry doesn't cut it.
00:21:53You barely earn anything and you can't even afford a goddamn housekeeper.
00:21:58I could have asked a man who needs me to help her around the house.
00:22:01She'll do it for real cheap and she'll do whatever you want.
00:22:06All right.
00:22:06But if she doesn't make this place sparkle, she will not get a penny.
00:22:23My shoes are dirty.
00:22:25My socks have holes in them.
00:22:28I should just stay here.
00:22:38Hey, don't worry about it.
00:22:40This floor, it was made for you to walk on.
00:22:48Mom, you've worked your whole life.
00:22:51You gave me everything.
00:22:53You shouldn't have to feel like a stranger in your own daughter's home.
00:22:58Thank you, both.
00:23:10Mom, you don't need to be nervous.
00:23:13This is your home now.
00:23:15You can retire.
00:23:18Enjoy life.
00:23:19Exactly.
00:23:22I never thought I'd be able to quit working, much less live like this.
00:23:27It's all a little overwhelming, to be honest.
00:23:31By the way, Mom, what brought you to the city?
00:23:33I came for Ashley's wedding.
00:23:35Oh my God, really?
00:23:38Ashley married?
00:23:40That's Ma's biological daughter.
00:23:42We grew up together.
00:23:43I remember you said you had a sister.
00:23:45But you didn't really say much about her.
00:23:47We haven't been in touch in forever.
00:23:49We lost contact after college.
00:23:52Who did she marry?
00:23:54Steven Anderson.
00:23:56Oh, the Andersons.
00:23:57I love them.
00:23:59They have a company with great growing potential.
00:24:01Good for Ashley.
00:24:04Yeah.
00:24:06You seem like a good match.
00:24:17Hello?
00:24:18Hey, Mom, it's me.
00:24:20Ashley.
00:24:21About earlier.
00:24:23Yeah, forget it.
00:24:25Hey, can you come to my house tomorrow?
00:24:27Don't get the wrong idea.
00:24:28We're just really busy with the baby and we need an extra hand.
00:24:31I assume you're not busy, right?
00:24:33Yes.
00:24:34No, yeah, no problem.
00:24:35I'm glad I can help.
00:24:37I can see my grandchild, right?
00:24:40Willow?
00:24:41Yeah, sure.
00:24:43But just so you know we can't pay you a lot,
00:24:45my finances are really tied up right now.
00:24:47I don't mean money.
00:24:49Seeing you and my grandchild is more than enough.
00:24:53This means the world to me.
00:24:56Cool.
00:24:56I'll text you the address.
00:25:01Hey, Mom, it's done.
00:25:03She'll start with tomorrow.
00:25:06Well, she better do a good job or she'll answer to me.
00:25:13Lauren, I think I have to leave.
00:25:16Ashley needs me.
00:25:18Oh.
00:25:19Is she okay?
00:25:20Well, yes.
00:25:21I'm busy, you know.
00:25:23And I'm going to go help out over there.
00:25:28Okay.
00:25:29I understand.
00:25:32Please come back soon.
00:25:35I'll send Ashley a gift.
00:25:38Something to help her with her career.
00:25:40We may not be close anymore, but we're still sisters.
00:25:42And I want you both to have the best life possible.
00:25:46Thank you, Lauren.
00:25:59Ashley, can you not do one thing right for a change?
00:26:03Ashley Muller's right.
00:26:05This wedding costs a fortune.
00:26:08I called Aunt Nancy.
00:26:10She will cook, clean, whatever.
00:26:12It'll save us a lot of time and energy.
00:26:14A bargain bin relative.
00:26:17Is that the single thing that you can bring to this marriage?
00:26:21Sad.
00:26:24Sorry.
00:26:27Hello?
00:26:29The Brooks Group wants to partner with me?
00:26:33I get a $5 million commission?
00:26:36What?
00:26:40Mom!
00:26:41Stephen!
00:26:42The Brooks Group, they want to work with me.
00:26:44And I'd get $5 million.
00:26:46It's a miracle.
00:26:48Well.
00:26:52Well, well, Ashley.
00:26:54I always knew you were a good girl.
00:26:57Deep down.
00:27:00The Brooks Group, they are the biggest corporation in the city.
00:27:04And this is going to triple our business value.
00:27:09Ashley, baby, I knew you could be there.
00:27:13Tell me, how in the world did you land a deal with the Brooks Group?
00:27:17I, honestly, I, I don't know.
00:27:20They, they said there's going to be a banquet next week and we're going to sign the contract there.
00:27:23Oh, I'm so proud of you, darling.
00:27:29Oh, um, Aunt Nancy.
00:27:31I'm coming.
00:27:35Uh, hey.
00:27:37So, remember, you're my Aunt Nancy.
00:27:40If you want to stay here, don't forget that.
00:27:41Got it?
00:27:43Shh.
00:27:45Shh.
00:27:52Stop right there.
00:27:54Look at your shoes.
00:27:57Covered in mud.
00:27:58Oh, my God, you dare to walk in like that?
00:28:06Sorry.
00:28:08So, sorry.
00:28:10Now, take off your shoes, kneel down, and clean every inch that you step.
00:28:20Then you can enter.
00:28:27Mom's right, Aunt Nancy.
00:28:28Just hurry up and clean the floor.
00:28:52That's much more like it.
00:28:53That's much more like it.
00:29:04There's my itty-bitty baby.
00:29:08I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:11I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:12I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:17I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:23I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:26I'll go prepare the phone now.
00:29:31Hello.
00:29:33It's Mama's girl.
00:29:41That must be my granddaughter.
00:29:44Oh, sweet child, I'd stay here forever just for her.
00:29:56Hello Willow.
00:29:58Don't touch my granddaughter.
00:30:01She's my granddaughter too.
00:30:07Ashley insists you know how to cook.
00:30:10We'll see about that.
00:30:12You know we keep a very strict inventory around here.
00:30:17What is that?
00:30:18Supposed to mean...
00:30:20You think I'd steal something?
00:30:22Of course.
00:30:23It's in your nature.
00:30:25I almost don't blame you.
00:30:28But if anything goes missing...
00:30:30I will blame you.
00:30:38If just one...
00:30:42Is unaccounted for...
00:30:46You will regret it.
00:31:01Who said you could eat with us?
00:31:06I... I don't understand.
00:31:07How many times do I need to explain it to you, dollard?
00:31:14Look at you, dressed like a beggar.
00:31:17Don't eat somewhere out of my sight.
00:31:20But what is etiquette to sit here?
00:31:23She is a professional nanny.
00:31:27An entirely other breed.
00:31:28We pay top dollar.
00:31:30To have her take care of our children.
00:31:33Do you think you're in the same league?
00:31:34I just...
00:31:35Aunt Nancy, just go eat in the kitchen.
00:31:37I see.
00:31:38I see.
00:31:39I see.
00:31:54I see.
00:31:55I see.
00:32:05I see.
00:32:06It's...
00:32:06It's a toilet.
00:32:08Is that a dog bowl?
00:32:09Sorry.
00:32:09Yeah, there's no other guest room.
00:32:11You'll just have to make do.
00:32:12We used to have a puppy in here, but we got rid of it.
00:32:15Mom hated the snot.
00:32:16It shed too much.
00:32:18Really?
00:32:19It make me sleep in a toilet room.
00:32:22Curled it next to it.
00:32:25Toilet bowl?
00:32:28There's really no other room, okay?
00:32:30I mean, if you want to clear more space, you can clear the trash.
00:32:33There's some old towels.
00:32:34You can lay those out.
00:32:36There's even water.
00:32:37A dog could survive in here.
00:32:38I don't know what else you need.
00:32:42Ashley?
00:32:42Bring me some grapes.
00:32:44Now!
00:32:45Coming, mother!
00:32:48Oh, and don't forget to close the door.
00:32:50Mom hated the snot.
00:32:56Ashley, what happened to you?
00:32:59How can you do this to me?
00:33:07No!
00:33:08What are you talking about, Billy?
00:33:12You can't break up with me!
00:33:14Well...
00:33:16I don't consent!
00:33:18Oh!
00:33:19Loser!
00:33:26Drug you, you piece of shit.
00:33:30What's happening?
00:33:31I heard Willow crying.
00:33:33She sounds scared.
00:33:34It's nothing!
00:33:37What's that?
00:33:40Sleeping pills.
00:33:42Are you drugging Willow?
00:33:44She's...
00:33:44She's just a baby!
00:33:46Give a crap!
00:33:47No!
00:33:47I wasn't doing anything!
00:33:49You stupid bitch!
00:33:50No!
00:33:59What's going on in here?
00:34:02Ma'am, she was trying to give sleeping pills to Willow!
00:34:06I didn't, I swear!
00:34:08I walked in and...
00:34:11You're trying to hurt my grandchild!
00:34:14What's going on in here?
00:34:17Ashley, your aunt has tried to poison Willow!
00:34:20She's giving sleeping pills to her baby!
00:34:24I didn't!
00:34:25I swear, please listen to me!
00:34:28I...
00:34:31I didn't...
00:34:33It was her!
00:34:35I was trying to protect Willow!
00:34:38Mr. and Mrs. Anderson!
00:34:40You know my credentials!
00:34:41Why would I do this?
00:34:43You disgusting creature!
00:34:46I scold you a few times?
00:34:49And you take it out of my grandchild?
00:34:52No!
00:34:53No!
00:34:56Mother!
00:34:58Her arm is bruised!
00:34:59My poor Willow!
00:35:01How could we do something like this to you?
00:35:04Call the police!
00:35:05Now!
00:35:07This lady must have done it while I was in the kitchen!
00:35:10That's why Willow started crying!
00:35:12I came in here because I heard her crying!
00:35:15You have to believe me, you liar!
00:35:18I'll strip you down myself and find the evidence,
00:35:21and then I'll hand you over to the police personally!
00:35:27I didn't do it!
00:35:29Leave me alone!
00:35:31You just pushed me!
00:35:34You dare lay a finger on me!
00:35:37Unlike a baby!
00:35:39I can fight back, you filthy cunt!
00:35:44Actually, you know I can never do something like this, Steven!
00:35:49Maybe we should just...
00:35:52She's fucking trying to find our child!
00:35:54Are you seriously sliding with her right now?
00:35:56No, of course not!
00:35:58Aunt Nancy!
00:36:00Just tell the truth!
00:36:01Was it you?
00:36:04Ashley!
00:36:06You don't believe me either!
00:36:09How could I do something like this?
00:36:13I'm Willow's grave!
00:36:14Shut up!
00:36:16You hurt her!
00:36:17Shut up!
00:36:19Now take all your clothes off!
00:36:26Fine!
00:36:30I'll do it myself!
00:36:56I'm happy now! Can I stop?
00:36:59No!
00:37:00take everything off. Do you need some help?
00:37:03No! No!
00:37:08No! No!
00:37:12I would never hurt a child.
00:37:16Aunt Nancy, if you didn't do it, just prove it already. Just take your clothes off.
00:37:21What? You'd
00:37:24have me strip completely.
00:37:30Your own.
00:37:32Okay, I'll do it.
00:37:38I'll do it, Ashley.
00:37:50Now, turn around.
00:37:57Definitely not my dark home.
00:38:01Now do you believe me?
00:38:04This proves nothing.
00:38:06Although, his father amusing.
00:38:09Now, admit it.
00:38:12Did you abuse Willow?
00:38:14I did not.
00:38:15Mother, maybe she really didn't do anything.
00:38:18Ashley, why do you even defend her? She hurt her child.
00:38:21Exactly. You'd take the side of a would-be murderer.
00:38:25You can choose.
00:38:27Either her,
00:38:29or this family.
00:38:34Aunt Nancy?
00:38:37Please leave now.
00:38:43Ashley.
00:38:51Get out, you vile vagabond.
00:38:58What is this?
00:39:02Here, ma'am.
00:39:07You think you could steal from us as well?
00:39:10Give that back.
00:39:11Only a few measly bills.
00:39:14Only a broke woman like you would treat this like treasure.
00:39:18Mr. and Mrs. Anderson wouldn't even bother to pick this amount up off the ground.
00:39:23I used such measly bucks to raise two daughters.
00:39:26I was able to give my children a better life out of the country and in the city.
00:39:32I am sure they are glad to be away from you, hillbilly.
00:39:36I earned every cent I made through hard work.
00:39:41You think you're better than me?
00:39:43You think my money is worthless?
00:39:45I made a happy home.
00:39:47Earning this much every month.
00:39:50This is a month's income.
00:39:53Beautiful.
00:39:54No one here wants your paltry earnings.
00:39:59So get out.
00:40:00You delusional, impoverished bitch.
00:40:15Mom?
00:40:21What is going on here?
00:40:25Who are you people?
00:40:26How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:30Who are you people?
00:40:32How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:33How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:35Forget it, Lauren.
00:40:37I just want to leave.
00:40:39Ma?
00:40:40Did they hurt you?
00:40:41No.
00:40:42No.
00:40:43They're...
00:40:43They're my employers.
00:40:45That's right.
00:40:47She works for us.
00:40:48Who cares if we gave her a little lesson?
00:40:51And who the hell are you?
00:40:52I'm her daughter.
00:40:54What?
00:40:55Mom only had me.
00:40:57Well, and Lauren.
00:40:59But who knows what happened to that poor foster girl.
00:41:03You liar!
00:41:05She's just a kind woman I met in the city.
00:41:09She's been helping me.
00:41:10I told her she reminded me of my daughter.
00:41:14You really like clinging to younger women.
00:41:19No children of your own to scam or did you run them off?
00:41:23Do not speak to her that way.
00:41:26Nancy is my family.
00:41:29She's still trash.
00:41:30The two of you deserve each other.
00:41:32A couple of lying beggars.
00:41:35Oh!
00:41:37Beggars!
00:41:38Do you know who I am?
00:41:40We don't care who you are.
00:41:42Ever heard of Brooks Group?
00:41:44The Brooks Group?
00:41:45What?
00:41:46Do you clean their toilets or something?
00:41:49You really have no clue, do you?
00:41:54Sweetheart, I don't feel well.
00:41:56Can we just go home?
00:41:57Of course, Ma.
00:41:58I'll take you home.
00:41:59You.
00:42:00You pathetic little bums.
00:42:16Ma, I'm here.
00:42:21Are you feeling all right?
00:42:23What did they do to you?
00:42:26Just say the word and I'll make them pay.
00:42:29I'm okay.
00:42:31Ma, you said you were going to Ashley's to help out.
00:42:34What happened?
00:42:37They hired a nanny for Willow, so they didn't need me and I found another job.
00:42:44But they don't need me either.
00:42:47Why are you putting yourself through this?
00:42:50Why won't you just stay with us?
00:42:51Honey, I've already caused you enough trouble.
00:42:56No, you haven't!
00:42:58We would be honored to have you live with us.
00:43:10I want you to treat yourself.
00:43:13I mean it.
00:43:16Spend as much as you want.
00:43:19There's no limit.
00:43:21Lauren, why are you so good to me?
00:43:27I'm just your adoptive mother.
00:43:30What are you talking about?
00:43:32You're a Brooks now and you belong of your kind.
00:43:37Listen.
00:43:39If you hadn't taken me in back then, I probably would have starved.
00:43:43Or frozen to death on the streets.
00:43:45And you gave everything.
00:43:48Everything you had.
00:43:51To me and Ashley.
00:43:52You have no idea how much I've missed you.
00:43:56I love you, Ma.
00:43:58Always.
00:44:01I love you too, Lauren.
00:44:03Good.
00:44:04I'm glad we agree.
00:44:08Oh, I meant to tell you.
00:44:10Next week, I'm taking you to a banquet.
00:44:14A banquet?
00:44:15No, I don't know about that kind of thing.
00:44:18And I'd only embarrass you.
00:44:23That's impossible.
00:44:25Because the banquet is for you.
00:44:27And if you don't want to stay here, I won't force you.
00:44:31I'm buying you a new house anyway.
00:44:42Lauren.
00:44:43I don't know about this whole house idea.
00:44:46I could just go back to where I'm staying.
00:44:49Ma, it's a gift I'm happy to give.
00:44:52If the roles were reversed, you would do the same.
00:44:56Please accept it.
00:45:02I'm sorry, Ma. I gotta take this call.
00:45:05Don't worry, I have someone waiting to assist you.
00:45:15My manager said Miss Brooke's mother would be coming today.
00:45:19Could this be her?
00:45:20If it is, I have to make a good impression.
00:45:28Good day, Miss.
00:45:29May I help you?
00:45:31I don't really know how to do this.
00:45:34I'd be happy to show you everything on offer.
00:45:36Care to sit?
00:45:37Please, this way.
00:45:39Yeah, please, yeah.
00:45:40Have a sit.
00:45:40Yes, yes.
00:45:42Here's some water.
00:45:46Oh, here's our brochure.
00:45:48All our properties are developed by Brooks Group.
00:45:51So, platinum tier quality.
00:46:03Ashley, I am so proud of you.
00:46:07This is the finest collection in the city.
00:46:12After the Brooks Group deal closes, I'll be able to afford the best of the best.
00:46:20Ashley, is that your Aunt Nancy?
00:46:24What is she doing here?
00:46:26I think it's about time I stopped being so nice to her.
00:46:32How much is that one?
00:46:34It's only for 1.5 million.
00:46:381.5 million dollars?
00:46:40Yes, and a great value at that.
00:46:44If you're planning to live with your family, I'd recommend...
00:46:48Augustine model.
00:46:507,500 square feet, 6 baths, 6 bedrooms at $18 million.
00:46:55Oh, that's far more than I need.
00:46:5818 million?
00:46:59That old hag couldn't afford that much in 18 lifetimes.
00:47:05Excuse me, who are you?
00:47:08Lucy Anderson, one of your top clientele.
00:47:22That's right.
00:47:23She's a broke nobody.
00:47:24A grifter cosplaying affluence.
00:47:27Wait.
00:47:27This isn't Miss Brooks' mother?
00:47:29Shit.
00:47:30I've been wasting my time with her.
00:47:32What are you doing?
00:47:34Just leave town and go home already.
00:47:37Ashley, do you really hate me so much?
00:47:40Am I such a disgrace to you?
00:47:43What happened to that sweet little girl I used to know?
00:47:51So what?
00:47:52I'm not good enough to even exist in this city?
00:47:55Ashley, why does she care so much about what you think?
00:47:58It's not like she's your mom or something.
00:48:03I don't know what you want from me.
00:48:05I was just being nice to you because you came all the way from the countryside.
00:48:09That's all.
00:48:10Some people, they just walk into the city and they think they belong in the city.
00:48:16The truth is, you're just a country bumkin.
00:48:21And you'll never be like us.
00:48:25You know what?
00:48:26That's right.
00:48:28I'll never be like you.
00:48:30I scrimped and saved my whole life so my family could have something better.
00:48:37You all think I'm poor.
00:48:40But I'm rich.
00:48:42In good memories of my...
00:48:45Of Ashley.
00:48:48Even if she's forgotten.
00:48:52You think I can't afford a home?
00:49:00That three-bedroom, two-bath model?
00:49:03Uh, Rivera model?
00:49:05Yes.
00:49:06I'll take it.
00:49:07Full payment.
00:49:08Now.
00:49:09Of course.
00:49:10I'll grab the weed card and the contract will be right away, okay?
00:49:17I'm wondering where you found this obviously fake card.
00:49:20Or maybe you stole it.
00:49:21Give it back!
00:49:22No, no, no, no, no.
00:49:23You want it now?
00:49:24You beg me.
00:49:25No.
00:49:26Whatever you're doing, stop it.
00:49:28Okay?
00:49:29But just embarrass yourself further.
00:49:30I know you don't have that kind of money.
00:49:32You do realize that these properties were developed by the Brooks Group?
00:49:37Elite only begins to describe their clientele.
00:49:41And this fake card isn't gonna work.
00:49:44Shall we now add fraud to your list of crimes?
00:49:48Sorry, Lauren.
00:49:50Just this once, I want to be selfish to prove myself.
00:49:57Sir?
00:49:59Please run the card.
00:50:02Of course, miss.
00:50:03Right away.
00:50:04Ashley, there's no way she has that kind of money, right?
00:50:07All set.
00:50:08Please swipe a card.
00:50:09That would be 1.5 million dollars.
00:50:13Go ahead, darling.
00:50:15Swipe it.
00:50:18Mom probably doesn't even have 10 grand.
00:50:20Let alone a mil five.
00:50:23What am I doing?
00:50:24This is crazy.
00:50:26No matter what these people say, I can't spend Lauren's money like this.
00:50:311.5 million dollars?
00:50:33I must be out of my mind.
00:50:37Actually, I'm sorry.
00:50:39I can't buy this yet.
00:50:41Seriously?
00:50:42Sorry, my friend, but what the fuck, lady?
00:50:45I knew she was bluffing.
00:50:46It's probably the cheapest listing and she can't even afford it.
00:50:50Enough! Get out of the way.
00:50:52We're here to buy.
00:50:53Show me Yorick's most expensive property.
00:50:56Absolutely.
00:50:59We don't have a kind of money.
00:51:02Ashley's about to get a huge payout, aren't you?
00:51:05And we can always leverage some funds.
00:51:09Show me the most expensive listing.
00:51:12But that's 18 million.
00:51:14Your point?
00:51:15If you're not willing to contribute to this family, then why did you even marry my son?
00:51:20Ashley, you know Mother's right, as always.
00:51:23Of course, I'm sorry.
00:51:25I'm sorry, Lauren.
00:51:28I can't give up on Ashley.
00:51:31Please forgive me.
00:51:33Pardon me, sir.
00:51:34I was here first.
00:51:36The Augustine model, I believe you called it.
00:51:40I'll take it.
00:51:42Charge the card.
00:51:57Come on. Are you kidding me?
00:52:00The card even doesn't work.
00:52:02No, no. That's impossible. There must be money on it.
00:52:05I told you, she has no money.
00:52:08Lady, why don't you just hitchhike your way back to your little farm?
00:52:12You're getting in the way of your bettors.
00:52:15She's not buying the house.
00:52:17We are.
00:52:18But I have one condition.
00:52:21Of course. Whatever you need.
00:52:23She's polluting the air.
00:52:25And if you want our business, slap her.
00:52:29Twice.
00:52:30But, Mother, isn't that...
00:52:32You dare defend her again?
00:52:35No. Of course not.
00:52:39Just a moment. Security!
00:52:43Slap this woman hard.
00:52:46Yes, sir.
00:52:48I meant for you to slap her, but...
00:52:51Watching these two men do it is quite delightful.
00:52:55Don't allow it.
00:52:56Get your hands off me!
00:53:03Stop!
00:53:06What is the meaning of this?
00:53:09Sorry.
00:53:10Sorry.
00:53:12Look.
00:53:13It's the little tramp accomplice.
00:53:16Excuse me.
00:53:17We're in the middle of the situation here.
00:53:19You can make an appointment if you want to.
00:53:21Don't bother with her.
00:53:22She's a con artist, like the old woman.
00:53:26Yeah.
00:53:26They're both loser nobodies.
00:53:30Exactly.
00:53:31Or are you about to claim you're some long-lost heir of the Rockefellers?
00:53:35Or perhaps a Brooks family's second cousin twice removed?
00:53:39Get rid of them now!
00:53:42Just a moment.
00:53:46Hello?
00:53:47There are three individuals causing a scene at the Riverfront sales office.
00:53:52Check the security footage to identify them.
00:53:54It's an elderly woman and a couple.
00:53:56They are blacklisted.
00:53:58Do not sell them any property at any price.
00:54:00They're permanently banned.
00:54:03Lady, you're embarrassing yourself.
00:54:05This is my curve.
00:54:07And what I say goes.
00:54:10Escort them out.
00:54:11Now!
00:54:13Ouch!
00:54:14My arm!
00:54:15Hey, Stormtrooper!
00:54:16Let her go!
00:54:17If you harm her, there'll be hell to pay.
00:54:22What on earth is going on in here?
00:54:26Who's creating such a ruckus?
00:54:30A black card.
00:54:34I can't believe that I almost didn't recognize our most VIP clientele.
00:54:40VIP or not, no one should be treated this way.
00:54:56You idiot!
00:54:58How did you not see the black card?
00:55:01Sir, please don't be fooled.
00:55:04The card was fake.
00:55:06The card didn't respond.
00:55:07It's a fake.
00:55:08You're a fool!
00:55:09That is a black prestige card.
00:55:11There's no pen.
00:55:12There's no limit.
00:55:13And regular machines can't even read it!
00:55:16You.
00:55:17You have managed to insult our most VIP clientele.
00:55:22You are fired!
00:55:25No, please.
00:55:28Just...
00:55:33Um...
00:55:34Huh?
00:55:38Uh...
00:55:39Madam.
00:55:40Everything has gone through perfectly.
00:55:43The property now officially belongs to you and we can begin processing your paperwork.
00:55:49Congratulations!
00:55:53I don't know what to say.
00:55:56I don't know what to say.
00:55:57I don't have to say anything.
00:56:04What just happened?
00:56:06Oh my god.
00:56:08Are they part of the Brooks group?
00:56:15This can't be real.
00:56:17No way mom knows anyone in the Brooks family.
00:56:20But that woman she met.
00:56:22She's clearly loaded.
00:56:24Who is she?
00:56:26Listen, everybody.
00:56:28My Aunt Nancy has never left the countryside before.
00:56:32There is no way she has any connection to the Brooks group.
00:56:35This woman was sleeping on our floor, begging to be our maid and...
00:56:41She'll lie about anything.
00:56:43Truly, utterly pathetic.
00:56:46You absolutely have zero clue.
00:56:49I tried to be patient but...
00:56:53Shut your bitch mouth.
00:56:56I just know who you are.
00:56:58A low-class whore.
00:57:00Pretending to be part of this Brooks circle.
00:57:04We're the ones that have signed with the Brooks group.
00:57:07You don't say.
00:57:09You're really working with the Brooks group.
00:57:12Of course.
00:57:14I know you wouldn't know what it means to partner with them but...
00:57:19We're going to be the richest people in the city.
00:57:23Yeah.
00:57:24Even if you somehow could afford this place, you're still much lower than we are.
00:57:30Steven.
00:57:31Show them.
00:57:32We're going to buy the second most expensive property on your list.
00:57:36Mother, let's not be hasty.
00:57:38Until I sign, can we really afford to...
00:57:42Silence, child.
00:57:43This old bitch has bought the most expensive property on the list.
00:57:46And now you're telling us that we can't buy the second.
00:57:51Sorry.
00:57:53Let's just...
00:57:53Swipe the card.
00:58:01Uh, yes, sir.
00:58:03Yes, sir.
00:58:05Understood, sir.
00:58:06I'm afraid I'm unable to sell you this property.
00:58:09Or any other property for that matter.
00:58:15Wait, what?
00:58:17Why?
00:58:18You're refusing to sell to us.
00:58:21You can't do that.
00:58:22Well, Sue.
00:58:23Well, we are a private business.
00:58:25Therefore, we have the power to choose our own clients.
00:58:28Perhaps you should be asking yourself, who was it that I pissed off?
00:58:34That doesn't make any sense.
00:58:36We didn't do anything wrong.
00:58:37My mom is a nobody.
00:58:39Pissing her off doesn't count.
00:58:41Well, that's something that you can contemplate on your own time and somewhere else.
00:58:46Now, get the hell out of here before I have security throw you out.
00:58:51Sell or don't sell, we don't care.
00:58:54But you'll regret it.
00:58:56Once this Brooks Group deal has gone through, you're gonna come begging back to us.
00:59:02Yeah, you all just wait.
00:59:03Come on.
00:59:04Let's go.
00:59:06I'm looking forward to seeing how things go with the Brooks Group.
00:59:09And I look forward to shoving the deal down your fucking throat.
00:59:14Wherever you are, I'll find you.
00:59:19I'm seeing you.
00:59:32Hey, what's wrong?
00:59:34I don't know.
00:59:37I feel like Mom's hiding something from me.
00:59:40She's probably just overwhelmed.
00:59:43This is all new to her.
00:59:45And she has been through a lot.
00:59:48You know, maybe when she gets to the banquet and she sees Ashley,
00:59:51and sees the surprise that you planned for her,
00:59:54she'll realize that everything's gonna be okay.
00:59:57Yeah.
00:59:58Maybe you're right.
01:00:14If it's not, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, I hear you are working with the Brooks Group now.
01:00:19It's quite impressive.
01:00:20They say this whole banquet isn't your owner, Miss Anderson.
01:00:24Our little Ashley is quite exquisite.
01:00:28No, no, not at all.
01:00:30I am just so grateful to have the opportunity to show the world who the Anderson family is and what
01:00:35we're capable of.
01:00:36Miss Anderson, we hope you'll remember us and we won't forget you.
01:00:40Oh, thank you. Thank you. Of course.
01:00:58Oh, Lauren. I really shouldn't be here. I'm not dressed right. I don't belong in a place like this.
01:01:06Mom, you belong here more than anyone else. This banquet is for you.
01:01:16Damn it. It's the office. I have to take this.
01:01:21Mom, go on inside without me, okay? William will be right here.
01:01:26No, no, no, no. I can't go in alone.
01:01:29You'll be fine. You deserve this. You deserve to be seen.
01:01:40I'll be right back.
01:01:53Who's that? Don't know. Never saw her before.
01:01:58She's here? Stop. That old bag has no shame.
01:02:03She's beyond belief.
01:02:08Nancy.
01:02:12Well, hello there. You look a little thirsty. Allow me.
01:02:22oh.
01:02:32My baby.
01:02:33Who's that?
01:02:33Oh, no, no, no.
01:02:37Oh, man.
01:02:40Oh, my God.
01:02:49You think everything about me is cheap, don't you?
01:02:53As a matter of fact, I do.
01:02:56You could be dressed head to toe in Prada and you'd still be cheap underneath.
01:03:01No, no, not cheap.
01:03:03What?
01:03:06Do you even know what kind of an event this is?
01:03:11Stop following me.
01:03:13Go away.
01:03:14Who even is she?
01:03:16Doesn't look like someone Miss Brooks would invite.
01:03:19Who is she?
01:03:20She's just a maid we hired to clean floors and toilets.
01:03:25God knows how she's snuck in here.
01:03:27I am not a maid.
01:03:30Oh, that's right.
01:03:32Silly me, I forgot.
01:03:33We fired you.
01:03:35Now you're just an unemployed beggar that dresses up to make herself feel more important.
01:03:48Enough.
01:03:50I was invited.
01:03:52My Miss Brooks herself.
01:03:55She's my daughter.
01:03:58My adopted daughter.
01:04:04You really are crazy.
01:04:06You're totally delusional.
01:04:13You're Miss Brooks' mother.
01:04:16Then I must be her biological mother.
01:04:19Oh my god.
01:04:20Does that make us sisters?
01:04:25Is she for real?
01:04:26Dude, I know, right?
01:04:28She's nuts.
01:04:29Like someone that poor would even be allowed to adopt anyone.
01:04:32I know, right?
01:04:33I didn't even know Miss Brooks was adopted.
01:04:36That lady's either a liar or a loony.
01:04:39You people need to understand.
01:04:41This woman is dangerous.
01:04:44She's not just vain.
01:04:46She is vicious.
01:04:48She tried to kill my granddaughter.
01:05:00That's not true.
01:05:02It wasn't me.
01:05:05Shh.
01:05:13No.
01:05:14My bracelet.
01:05:16It's gone.
01:05:17It was all my wrist earlier.
01:05:22You.
01:05:24You have always been a thief and a fraud.
01:05:28Ladies and gentlemen, check your bags and your jewellery.
01:05:33Someone here has got sticky fingers.
01:05:36She's lying.
01:05:37I'm not a thief.
01:05:46Oops.
01:05:48Accident.
01:05:50Let's take a look inside your bag.
01:05:53Huh?
01:05:54Hmm.
01:06:02Hmm.
01:06:05You can't help yourself, can you?
01:06:08Gaze upon this damnable wretch and curse her!
01:06:19Please!
01:06:21Why are you doing this to me?
01:06:23Don't try to play the victim.
01:06:25Everyone here saw it with their own eyes.
01:06:30Ashley, your aunt is the worst.
01:06:31It's not true.
01:06:33I didn't do it.
01:06:35Ashley, you have to believe me.
01:06:39You just came here to ruin Ashley's big moment.
01:06:43Do you really think she's going to defend you now?
01:06:46Mom's right.
01:06:47I swear.
01:06:48If you ruined things with Miss Brooks and cost me this deal, I will never forgive you.
01:06:52Ashley, do you think I'm a thief to me?
01:06:55Stop talking.
01:06:56You are so selfish.
01:06:59Why do you have to come and cross the most important day of my life?
01:07:02Leave me alone.
01:07:04Maybe I should teach you a lesson on behalf of Miss Brooks.
01:07:08I'm sure she'd love to see it.
01:07:13Stephen, hold her down.
01:07:15Stop!
01:07:16Don't do this!
01:07:17You enjoy being a thief so much.
01:07:21I'll give you the thief's mark.
01:07:24And this is my grandchild as well.
01:07:27Ashley, please help me!
01:07:34Enough!
01:07:38Enough!
01:07:45Nancy, I'm sorry I'm late.
01:07:47Don't worry, I'm here now, okay?
01:07:49William, I made a mess.
01:07:52It's okay.
01:07:53Who's that?
01:07:54That suit's so expensive.
01:07:56Probably Miss Brooks' guest.
01:07:59Now it all makes sense.
01:08:01I wondered why she was so emboldened today.
01:08:04But she's found herself a sugar daddy.
01:08:06Or should I say a sugar son?
01:08:10Yeah, she's old enough to be his mom.
01:08:13These people are monsters.
01:08:15Nancy's enjoyed so much.
01:08:17It's unforgivable.
01:08:29Oh, Jay, you hate me.
01:08:36Are you out of your mind?
01:08:42The fuck, man?
01:08:44You people are deranged.
01:08:46None of you deserve to be here.
01:08:58You people are deranged.
01:09:00You're the people that have been abusing Nancy this whole time.
01:09:06So what?
01:09:07People like her?
01:09:09She's a nobody.
01:09:10Pathetic.
01:09:11People like her deserve to be stepped on.
01:09:14That's what they're there for.
01:09:16Listen, Pire.
01:09:17We do guests of Miss Brooks.
01:09:18You don't want to fuck with us.
01:09:20Yeah, I don't care who you are or what your relationship is with my...
01:09:24With her.
01:09:25I suggest you leave.
01:09:27Well, since none of you have any remorse, we won't go easy on you.
01:09:31You're threatening us.
01:09:33Do you know the power of the Brooks family?
01:09:36We are Miss Brooks' guests of honor.
01:09:42Mrs. Anderson, Miss Brooks has finalized the project agreement.
01:09:46Here's your contract.
01:09:47It just needs your signature.
01:09:49See?
01:09:50I warned you.
01:09:51I told you to leave.
01:09:53And now you're fucked.
01:09:56Sorry, Mom.
01:09:58But this contract means everything to me.
01:10:03Cancel the deal and cut ties with the entire family.
01:10:07Immediately.
01:10:11Sir, this wasn't Miss Brooks' directive.
01:10:14I can't override her decision.
01:10:16I'm sorry.
01:10:18What happened?
01:10:20Don't have quite the pull you thought you had.
01:10:23Welcome to reality, boy.
01:10:27We already understand.
01:10:28No one fucked with us, got it?
01:10:33Mrs. Anderson, Miss Brooks made an inspired choice in you.
01:10:37You're truly impressive.
01:10:39I'm still so young.
01:10:41Oh.
01:10:47I think you owe me an apology.
01:10:55Don't touch me.
01:10:57Don't touch you.
01:10:58Or what?
01:11:07Nancy!
01:11:08Nancy!
01:11:10Nancy!
01:11:11Nancy!
01:11:22Nancy!
01:11:36Who did this?
01:11:48You.
01:11:49You're the guest I invited?
01:11:51You're Ashley?
01:11:54You're that woman in the sales office.
01:11:56Were you stalking us too?
01:11:58You see, I told you.
01:12:00These three, they're in it together.
01:12:03The washed up old hag, the wild little slut, and that disgusting gimp.
01:12:08All here to stir up trouble.
01:12:10Uh-oh.
01:12:11That's Lorim Brooks.
01:12:13My God.
01:12:14And you heard what that woman just called her?
01:12:17I don't think they act an enormous price.
01:12:22What is wrong with you people?
01:12:25They're all fake.
01:12:26Call the police, Stephen.
01:12:38How dare you publicly humiliate Ms. Brooks?
01:12:42Ms. Brooks?
01:12:46Ashley Morgan?
01:12:48Yeah, that's me.
01:12:50I can't believe it.
01:12:52You really don't recognize me?
01:12:57I don't know.
01:12:58Look at me.
01:12:59You stand here mocking her.
01:13:02Humiliating her.
01:13:04Shoving her around in public.
01:13:06And yet, you feel nothing.
01:13:09I know you really want this contract, Ashley, but I don't want to give it to you anymore.
01:13:15No, you can't do that, Ms. Brooks.
01:13:18Oh, wait, I am so stupid.
01:13:23I mean, Ms. Brooks, of course they recognize you.
01:13:26I mean, everyone knows your family.
01:13:29Enough!
01:13:30Ms. Brooks, we were wrong.
01:13:32We see that now.
01:13:33Please have some mercy.
01:13:35We didn't mean any harm.
01:13:37Let us make it up to you, all right?
01:13:42Don't play innocent with me.
01:13:44I heard every word you said to Nancy.
01:13:47And I'm sure you all said and did worse when you were alone with her.
01:13:52Ms. Brooks, I'm sorry.
01:13:53I can see we got off on the wrong foot.
01:13:55Look, we know we messed up, but the project, that's business, right?
01:13:59Forget the contract.
01:14:01Forget business.
01:14:03What about family?
01:14:06Why are you saying this to me?
01:14:07I'll tell you, but first, answer me this.
01:14:14Who is she?
01:14:21Who is that woman?
01:14:24Say it, Ashley Morgan.
01:14:28Right here, in front of everyone.
01:14:31Tell everyone who this woman really is.
01:14:38Say it, Ashley.
01:14:40Who is she?
01:14:44Ms. Brooks.
01:14:47I don't know what you're talking about.
01:14:50But it should have nothing to do with our contract.
01:14:55We're professionals.
01:15:00I...
01:15:01I can't handle this anymore.
01:15:04I shouldn't be here.
01:15:05I wasn't made for this...
01:15:08big city life.
01:15:10I've never been anything but worthless.
01:15:13You can't let them treat you like this.
01:15:16You are not what they say.
01:15:19You're the most precious person I've ever known.
01:15:22Ms. Brooks, please just let her leave.
01:15:25Don't allow her to ruin the evening.
01:15:29Our evening?
01:15:31Is that all you care about?
01:15:32The contract?
01:15:34Money?
01:15:35Ms. Brooks, I'm sorry, but I...
01:15:37Ashley, you kicked Nancy out of your wedding.
01:15:42You humiliated her while buying a house.
01:15:46And now you just stand here watching as your mother-in-law bullies and abuses her.
01:15:52Not even a stranger deserves to be treated like this.
01:15:56But she's not a stranger, is she?
01:16:00Tell me.
01:16:01Who took care of you when you were sick?
01:16:05Who stayed up with you when you had a nightmare?
01:16:09Who gave up everything?
01:16:12Everything!
01:16:14To give you a better life.
01:16:17She's not some random woman.
01:16:20She's not even your aunt.
01:16:22She's the reason you exist.
01:16:25So why is it so hard to admit that she is your mother?
01:16:33She's Mrs. Anderson's mother?
01:16:35Her mother was right there.
01:16:37And she refused to acknowledge her.
01:16:40And she even humiliated her in public.
01:16:44How terrible.
01:16:45How do you know that?
01:16:50Wait.
01:16:57Oh my god.
01:17:00You're Lauren.
01:17:03She's your mother, Ashley?
01:17:05You told me that she was traveling the world.
01:17:08That she wasn't even in the country.
01:17:11You told me that she was just a distant aunt.
01:17:15Ashley, you lied to us.
01:17:17Your mother is just a dirty old woman.
01:17:19Ashley.
01:17:21Ashley.
01:17:21This woman raised you.
01:17:23Gave her all for you.
01:17:27Provided a home full of love.
01:17:30And you denied her.
01:17:34Like she was nothing.
01:17:36Ungrateful brat.
01:17:38If she would betray her mother like that,
01:17:40how could anyone ever trust her?
01:17:42Honestly, I feel bad for that poor woman.
01:17:46All right.
01:17:47You all asked for this.
01:17:49Miss Bruce.
01:18:04Miss Bruce.
01:18:05Miss Bruce.
01:18:07Miss Bruce.
01:18:07I am so sorry.
01:18:12Please, please give me another chance, Miss Bruce. We were wrong. We were very wrong. We were decent people, really.
01:18:22I promise, from now on, I'm going to treat Nancy with the most utter respect.
01:18:29I'm not the one you should be kneeling to.
01:18:46Oops. Accidents.
01:18:52Steven, help me!
01:18:55Leave me out of this.
01:18:56Steven, Steven!
01:18:59I didn't ask for this. I didn't do anything.
01:19:02Steven!
01:19:04But you did ask for this.
01:19:07You son of a bitch.
01:19:22Oh, mommy.
01:19:27I know I fucked up.
01:19:31I just got caught up in all of this.
01:19:34It's been so hard.
01:19:38I was fine. I see that now. I was just awful.
01:19:45It could change for you and for Willow.
01:19:48Don't forget your granddaughter.
01:19:53Mother, I didn't know it was yours.
01:19:56I promise, from now on, I'll treat you. I'll treat you like my own mother.
01:20:02I see.
01:20:06What a wild ride.
01:20:10You know what it's like for women of our age.
01:20:12We have to keep our appearances.
01:20:16Keep up.
01:20:17Let's not dwell past.
01:20:19Let's be friends, dear.
01:20:23Whatever you decide, mom.
01:20:25I'm with you.
01:20:26Here we go.
01:20:52Ashley...
01:20:55I can see I've been a source of shame for you, and that's a hard thing for a mother to
01:21:04accept.
01:21:12Yes, I come from the countryside, and yes, I've led a humble life, which some might consider poor.
01:21:26Since I've come to town, I've been harassed, mistreated, lied to, and lied about.
01:21:44Ashley, I can see how I've embarrassed you.
01:21:47I'm not the kind of mother you want. She is.
01:21:51Yes, I've made peace with that, and I'll be okay, really.
01:21:57But from now on, you are not my daughter.
01:22:11No! Mom, please don't do that!
01:22:20Please, please wait!
01:22:27Ashley Anderson and the entire Anderson family are blacklisted from Brooks Group's projects.
01:22:34I'll personally ensure every one of our partners know no one works with you ever again.
01:22:42Furthermore, I will have my lawyer investigate all that you did to my mother, and you will be held accountable
01:22:50to the full extent of the law.
01:22:55No!
01:23:07This can't be real! We're finished!
01:23:11Ruined!
01:23:12Stupid girl! This is your fault!
01:23:16Destroy the family!
01:23:17I will kill you!
01:23:19Urgh!
01:23:29Ma? Let's go home.
01:23:36Urgh!
01:23:41Urgh!
01:23:42Urgh!
01:23:44Urgh!
01:23:52this was your favorite try it I used your recipe should we go to the gardens this afternoon
01:23:59I remember you said you wanted to plant some roses
01:24:04thank you both you know being here with you it's more than I could ever ask for
01:24:41honey
01:24:45Do you know this lady, Willow? Is she like your mom?
01:24:50Of course not. My mom's on vacation in Europe.
01:24:52No, I'm not, Willow. I am right here.
01:24:55You're mistaken, ma'am. I've never seen you before in my life.
01:24:58Yeah, let's go in this case. Let's go to the coffee shop. Just have some bread.
01:25:08Madam, isn't that your daughter, Miss Anderson? Would you like to go say hello?
01:25:12No need. I only have one daughter.
01:25:15Now let's go home.
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