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00:00:01Eight years. It's been eight long years since I last saw my little Ashley. Today's
00:00:09the day I finally get to see my daughter get married. Happy birthday, sweetheart.
00:00:16Thanks, mom. Your presents are always my favorite. Anyway, today is Ashley's big
00:00:22day and mom is here with your favorite gifts. Whoa, lady, stop, stop. You don't want to try
00:00:35panhandling here and no loitering neither. Do yourself a favor. This is a high-end
00:00:40joint and you clearly don't belong here. So get out before I drag you out. Wait, stop.
00:00:48Hold on a second. Ms. Anderson. Ashley. Mom. Can we talk over there?
00:01:05What are you doing here? I told you not to come. Well, I... every mother wants to see their
00:01:12little girl walk down the aisle. I brought you some of your favorites from home.
00:01:18This strawberry jam. Turkey, turkey. And I needed you this scarf.
00:01:29Are you serious right now? What am I supposed to do with all of these? Do you have any idea
00:01:33who I'm marrying? Oh, my God. It smells like a barn.
00:01:40Ashley, I can see you don't want me here. Can I just watch?
00:01:45No, Mom. I told everyone that you were traveling abroad and you just couldn't make it.
00:01:52Now you just show up out of the blue. How am I even going to explain that?
00:01:58I'm sorry. I didn't know. I thought it would be a nice surprise.
00:02:05Mom, you work too hard. When I grow up, I will take you to the fanciest restaurant and go on
00:02:12a beach vacation.
00:02:14Thank you, sweetheart.
00:02:16I thought you would be happy to see me.
00:02:20Ashley.
00:02:24Who's this?
00:02:27Uh...
00:02:30Uh...
00:02:31This...
00:02:31This is my...
00:02:32My Aunt Nancy.
00:02:34She just...
00:02:35Dropped in.
00:02:36Got it. Welcome.
00:02:38Why don't you just invite your aunt in?
00:02:39Okay, yeah, yeah, of course.
00:02:43Okay.
00:02:44Fine.
00:02:46But don't embarrass me.
00:02:48Remember...
00:02:48Your Aunt Nancy.
00:02:50Nancy.
00:03:03It's magnificent.
00:03:05My little girl is marrying into a whole other world.
00:03:10I hear she has no family attending the wedding. That's so sus.
00:03:14They say she comes from pores.
00:03:16She's probably some country hick who somehow clawed her way into the Anderson family.
00:03:24Well...
00:03:26What are you talking about?
00:03:28Who else?
00:03:29The bride, of course.
00:03:32You can tell by her posture alone that she comes from broke trash.
00:03:36But she acts like she's a goddamn princess.
00:03:39Yeah.
00:03:39Even her mother didn't show up.
00:03:42Either...
00:03:43Ashley...
00:03:44Is ashamed.
00:03:45Or Mom abandoned her.
00:03:47Either way...
00:03:48Is alone...
00:03:49Plus...
00:03:50Shit.
00:03:52None of what you're saying is true.
00:03:55Ashley is...
00:03:56Kind and thoughtful.
00:03:58And she may have a humble background, but she's rich in character.
00:04:03Who are you anyway?
00:04:05You know, usually the janitors don't show up until after the wedding.
00:04:10You know...
00:04:11Look at her clothes.
00:04:12My socks cost more than half a clothes set.
00:04:18Wait, wait.
00:04:19Don't tell me she's related to the bride.
00:04:21That would be...
00:04:22Yikes.
00:04:24As a matter of fact...
00:04:26Yes, I'm here for Ashley.
00:04:28Ha!
00:04:29I knew it!
00:04:33I almost feel sorry for Ashley.
00:04:35She worked so hard to hide people like you from us.
00:04:41Little princess must be mortified.
00:04:44You're here.
00:04:48Mortified?
00:04:49What am I doing to embarrass her?
00:04:52And what would you know...
00:04:54About...
00:04:55My bank account?
00:04:56Oh my god, lady.
00:04:57Do I really have to spell it out for you?
00:04:59That sad little outfit of yours wouldn't even hit 50 bucks.
00:05:03What the hell is going on in here?
00:05:06You!
00:05:08What the hell is going on in here?
00:05:11You!
00:05:12You just standing there.
00:05:14Get back to work.
00:05:15Setting tables or whatever it is that you people do.
00:05:19I'm having a word with your manager about...
00:05:22Hiring better staff.
00:05:23Look at you.
00:05:24Filthy.
00:05:25Ma'am, I'm not part of the staff.
00:05:28Please, you don't expect me to believe that you're on my list.
00:05:32Lucy, actually, yes.
00:05:34She's here to support Miss Ashley, apparently.
00:05:36And with you, Lucy, it doesn't look like she belongs here.
00:05:43Well, someone's obviously mistaken.
00:05:46Because I went through the guest list myself and Ashley never mentioned somebody like her.
00:05:52Well, maybe you missed it.
00:05:54I don't think so.
00:05:57Who are you really?
00:05:59I think you should leave before I call security.
00:06:03I'm not leaving.
00:06:05I'm here to see Ashley.
00:06:08But Ashley didn't put you on the list, did she?
00:06:12Or are you here hoping for a handout?
00:06:15I mean, these gifts of the bride and groom, they're not for guests.
00:06:24All I wanted was to be here for Ashley.
00:06:27Fine.
00:06:28If you want to continue with this madness, then you've just pulled this off yourself, haven't you?
00:06:39Lucy, maybe just let it go.
00:06:41It's your son's big day.
00:06:43You shouldn't be getting your hands dirty.
00:06:45No way.
00:06:46That lady deserved it.
00:06:48Somebody had to teach her a lesson.
00:06:50I'm not here to cause trouble.
00:06:53I'm just here for the ceremony and to bring some gifts for the bride.
00:06:59Really?
00:07:00Let's see what delightful little treasures that you've dragged in here.
00:07:08Incredible.
00:07:11Preserves.
00:07:18Dried meat.
00:07:21And a scarf that smells like the bottom of a stable.
00:07:35Shall I show you what we do with the trash?
00:07:41Help!
00:07:43What are you doing?
00:07:44Stop!
00:07:45Somebody help me, please!
00:07:48I told you, but I couldn't do what the fuck I love.
00:07:56I'm Ashley!
00:07:59I'm Ashley!
00:08:06Ashley's mother is vacationing in Switzerland.
00:08:10Although my daughter-in-law's family may not be at our level, they are very respectable.
00:08:17What the hell are you?
00:08:20Did she really say that?
00:08:22Of course.
00:08:24Did you really think you could come waltzing in here and ruin my son's wedding?
00:08:31You're not the first freeloading fraud that I've encountered.
00:08:37Don't worry everyone.
00:08:39This old bag lady, she won't be troubling us much longer.
00:08:44Yeah, kick her ass out.
00:08:46I'm sick of her from her little face.
00:08:58Why are you crazy? Are you gonna murder me in public?
00:09:03Why not? Who'd even notice if you were gone?
00:09:13Mother?
00:09:17Mother?
00:09:18Mother?
00:09:22Mother?
00:09:23Mother?
00:09:23Mother?
00:09:24Mother?
00:09:25Ashley, do you know this woman?
00:09:27Sister, why wasn't she on the guest list?
00:09:29Uh, that's my, uh, a distant relative.
00:09:34Aunt Nancy. Um, she dropped by last minute.
00:09:38Yes, we met her at the entrance.
00:09:42I'm... I'm her Aunt Nancy.
00:09:47Your mother's in Switzerland, that's right, isn't it?
00:09:51Yes, of course.
00:09:53Lying's not going to get you very far in my world.
00:09:56Your niece, my daughter-in-law, isn't going to follow your tall tales.
00:10:05Okay, Auntie?
00:10:18I... I never wanted any of this. I just wanted to see Ashley happy.
00:10:25Happy? With you here?
00:10:30Well...
00:10:35Maybe this will cheer everybody up.
00:11:03Mother, she... she really didn't mean to cause a fuss. She just really wanted to see me get married.
00:11:08You're defending this marmalade woman?
00:11:14You know, I call you my daughter-in-law, but it's not official yet.
00:11:20Do you still want to marry my son?
00:11:22Yes, of course, Mother.
00:11:23Mother.
00:11:24Good. Then I'll give you one more chance.
00:11:28Sure, Mother. I'll... I'll... early now.
00:11:31Aunt Nancy, I'm sorry, but you have to...
00:11:34Oh, no, no, no, dear. That's not enough.
00:11:38Go over and slap her in her ugly, peasant face.
00:11:44It's that or you can forget about joining our family.
00:11:48Come on, Ashley. Everything's ready. Stop wasting time. Give her a quick slap and let's move on.
00:11:54Ashley.
00:11:57Look at me.
00:12:00What has happened to you?
00:12:02Look.
00:12:05Look at who I am.
00:12:07Mom.
00:12:07Shut up. That's enough.
00:12:09I know who you are.
00:12:13Sorry, Mom.
00:12:14This is my future.
00:12:16You wanted me to have everything.
00:12:19So, you'll just have to forgive me.
00:12:40Get out.
00:12:44I can't believe you'd hit me.
00:12:48How could you?
00:12:50I'm your...
00:12:51You're her what?
00:12:53You're just some hillbilly distant relative from the middle of nowhere.
00:12:58Just look at you. That outfit.
00:13:02Standing amongst your betters.
00:13:04If you're not ashamed, we are on your behalf.
00:13:08Amen to that, Mrs. Anderson.
00:13:10You know, if the press catches on to this, it will be all over the feeds tomorrow.
00:13:14A total tabloids candle.
00:13:17Ashley.
00:13:19How could you treat me like this after all these years?
00:13:23It's so pathetic.
00:13:26She's still acting like she matters.
00:13:34Say something.
00:13:36Tell them.
00:13:39Tell them who I am.
00:13:43Mom.
00:13:44I...
00:13:45Yes, Ashley.
00:13:46Yes, I'm here.
00:13:55I'm sorry, Mom.
00:13:57I...
00:13:58I can't admit it.
00:14:01I'm getting weary with this charade.
00:14:04Is there going to be a wedding or not?
00:14:06Or should we just cool this whole thing off?
00:14:10Ashley, come on.
00:14:11This is our big day.
00:14:13Are you siding with my mother or this vagabond?
00:14:16Do you even want to marry me?
00:14:19Of course.
00:14:20Of course.
00:14:20I...
00:14:21I didn't mean that at all.
00:14:25Please, just stop.
00:14:28Just tell them you were wrong.
00:14:30And leave quietly.
00:14:32For me.
00:14:35I'm sorry.
00:14:35But what...
00:14:36What did I do wrong?
00:14:38I...
00:14:38I just came to see you get married.
00:14:42She's a persistent little bumpkin.
00:14:44I'll give her that.
00:14:45I guess you have to be persistent to survive out in the wilderness.
00:14:49Okay.
00:14:50Enough.
00:14:51Just go.
00:14:52I don't want you here.
00:14:54Leave now.
00:14:58I'm sorry.
00:15:00I'm just a poor woman from the countryside.
00:15:05I shouldn't have gone.
00:15:09Not bad.
00:15:11Well, since you came all this way, all by uninvited,
00:15:16let me offer you some dessert.
00:15:25I bet you've never seen anything quite this exquisite in your whole miserable life.
00:15:32Bon Appetit.
00:16:09Oh, another pear tainted.
00:16:12Oh, another pear tainted.
00:16:19All right.
00:16:21All right.
00:16:22Now get out.
00:16:23Before you taint this wedding any further.
00:16:27All right.
00:16:29I'll go.
00:16:32Congratulations, Ashley.
00:16:35I hope you have a happy marriage.
00:16:39Of course she'll be happy.
00:16:41She's marrying my son.
00:16:43How could she not?
00:16:46And don't forget your gifts.
00:16:49Yeah, I don't need them.
00:16:50I hope you threw.
00:17:08I didn't.
00:17:09You're sharing my way.
00:17:09You're what'sinal.
00:17:12You're a mean.
00:17:12Well, you're not trying to do a thing with your kids.
00:17:13You know what I'm looking for.
00:17:14I might be aware.
00:17:19Like I'm looking at the world.
00:17:19You're not trying to do anything.
00:17:24Ashley, I only wanted to see you happy.
00:17:28I still hope you will be.
00:17:46Ms. Brooke, our client is waiting up here.
00:17:52Ms! Brooke.
00:17:55Ms. Math, it really is you.
00:18:15It's me, Lauren.
00:18:19Look, Lauren, is it really you?
00:18:24Ma was always so kind to me.
00:18:27I mean, she adopted me and raised me as her own.
00:18:31Now you're both my precious girls.
00:18:34Then in college, my birth parents reached out after the hurricane.
00:18:38Everything was so confusing and I was so lost.
00:18:42Now I've got all this money and a new life,
00:18:44but God, I still miss Ma so much.
00:18:48I searched for you for years.
00:18:51I didn't know if you survived the hurricane.
00:18:56What happened?
00:18:58Oh, what happened?
00:19:01Ma, I reconnected with my birth parents.
00:19:06So much has happened.
00:19:09I thought you'd all forgotten about me.
00:19:12Never, never.
00:19:22Ma, let's go home.
00:19:39Oh, Lauren, I can't go inside.
00:19:42I don't belong here.
00:19:43I should go.
00:19:44Ma, what are you saying?
00:19:46Your family.
00:19:48My home is your home.
00:19:51Lauren!
00:19:53Who's this?
00:19:57This is my adoptive mother.
00:20:00The woman who raised me.
00:20:02Mom.
00:20:03This is William.
00:20:05He is my-
00:20:06Another mother.
00:20:08Lauren, this is a lot to drop on somebody.
00:20:10How am I supposed to process this?
00:20:12Lauren, what other secrets are you hiding?
00:20:14What else is there?
00:20:16I'm sorry, Lauren.
00:20:18I should go.
00:20:19I'll only be on the way here.
00:20:22No!
00:20:23No, please.
00:20:24Stay.
00:20:25Lauren, I don't want to come between you and your boyfriend.
00:20:29Ma, you are not just an outsider.
00:20:31Okay?
00:20:33Forget him.
00:20:34Let's just go inside.
00:20:38Babe, I wish you told me your mother was coming in advance.
00:20:41Could have gotten a nicer gift.
00:20:44Nancy, I'm William.
00:20:45I'm Lauren's fiance.
00:20:46Please excuse my behaviour from earlier.
00:20:48Sometimes I can get a little bit anxious.
00:20:50But no excuse, okay?
00:20:52Come inside.
00:20:53Take your shoes off.
00:20:54Let's get comfortable.
00:20:55Hopefully you can accept this gift from me as well.
00:21:01Thank you, William.
00:21:03Did you say Lauren's fiance?
00:21:09Yes, Mom.
00:21:10I'm doing well.
00:21:12You don't have to worry about me anymore.
00:21:15No, that's more like it.
00:21:19Come on.
00:21:20Let's go inside.
00:21:22And chill.
00:21:26What a disaster of a wedding you've pulled off.
00:21:30Embarrassing.
00:21:32Chaotic.
00:21:33You're pulling up on your own and you bring in this distant aunt to humiliate me.
00:21:39Mother, I'm sorry.
00:21:40I...
00:21:41No, sorry doesn't cut it.
00:21:43You barely earn anything and you can't even afford a goddamn housekeeper.
00:21:48I could ask my wife Nancy to help her in the house.
00:21:52She'll do it for real cheap and she'll do whatever you want.
00:21:56Alright.
00:21:57But if she doesn't make this place sparkle, she will not get a penny.
00:22:13My shoes are dirty.
00:22:15My socks have holes in them.
00:22:18I should...
00:22:18I should just stay here.
00:22:28Hey.
00:22:28Don't worry about it.
00:22:30This floor...
00:22:31It was made for you to walk on.
00:22:35Mom.
00:22:38You've worked your whole life.
00:22:40You gave me everything.
00:22:42You shouldn't have to feel like a stranger in your own daughter's home.
00:22:49Host.
00:22:58Mom.
00:23:00You don't need to be nervous.
00:23:02This is your home now.
00:23:05You can retire.
00:23:07Enjoy life.
00:23:08Exactly.
00:23:11I...
00:23:11I never thought I'd be able to quit working or much less live like this.
00:23:16It's all a little overwhelming to be honest.
00:23:19By the way, Mom, what brought you to the city?
00:23:22I came for Ashley's wedding.
00:23:24Oh my God, really?
00:23:27Ashley married?
00:23:29That's Mom's biological daughter.
00:23:31We grew up together.
00:23:32I remember you said you had a sister.
00:23:34But you didn't really say much about her.
00:23:37We haven't been in touch in forever.
00:23:38We lost contact after college.
00:23:41Who did she marry?
00:23:43Steven Anderson.
00:23:45Oh, the Andersons.
00:23:47I like them.
00:23:48They have a company with great growing potential.
00:23:51Good for Ashley.
00:23:53Yeah.
00:23:55You seem like a good match.
00:24:05Hello?
00:24:06Hey Mom, it's me.
00:24:08Ashley.
00:24:09About earlier.
00:24:11Yeah, forget it.
00:24:13Hey, can you come to my house tomorrow?
00:24:15Don't get the wrong idea.
00:24:16We're just really busy with the baby and we need an extra hand.
00:24:19I assume you're not busy, right?
00:24:21Yes.
00:24:22Yeah, no problem.
00:24:24I'm glad I can help.
00:24:26I can see my grandchild, right?
00:24:29Willow?
00:24:30Yeah, sure.
00:24:32But just so you know, we can't pay you a lot.
00:24:34My finances are really tied up right now.
00:24:36I don't need money.
00:24:37Seeing you and my grandchild is more than enough.
00:24:42This means the world to me.
00:24:44Cool.
00:24:45I'll text you the address.
00:24:50Okay, Mom.
00:24:51It's done.
00:24:51She has to start work tomorrow.
00:24:53Hmm.
00:24:54Well, she better do a good job or she'll answer to me.
00:25:02Lauren, I think I have to leave.
00:25:05Ashley needs me.
00:25:06Oh.
00:25:07Is she okay?
00:25:09Well, yes.
00:25:10I'm busy, you know.
00:25:12And I'm gonna go help out over there.
00:25:16Okay.
00:25:17I understand.
00:25:20Please come back soon.
00:25:24I'll send Ashley a gift.
00:25:26Something to help her with her career.
00:25:28We may not be close anymore, but we're still sisters.
00:25:31And I want you both to have the best life possible.
00:25:35Thank you, Lauren.
00:25:47Ashley, can you not do one thing right for a change?
00:25:51Ashley, Mother's right.
00:25:54This wedding costs a fortune.
00:25:56I called Aunt Nancy.
00:25:59She will cook, clean, whatever.
00:26:01It'll save us a lot of time and energy.
00:26:03A bargain bin relative.
00:26:05Is that the single thing that you can bring to this marriage?
00:26:10Sad.
00:26:12Sorry.
00:26:15Hello?
00:26:17The Brooks Group wants to partner with me?
00:26:21I get a $5 million commission?
00:26:25What?
00:26:28Mom!
00:26:29Steven!
00:26:30The Brooks Group, they want to work with me and I'd give $5 million!
00:26:34It's a miracle!
00:26:40Well, well, Leslie.
00:26:42I always knew you were a good girl, deep down.
00:26:48The Brooks Group, they are the biggest corporation in the city.
00:26:52And this is going to triple our business value.
00:26:57Ashley, baby, I knew you could do it.
00:27:01Oh, tell me, how in the world did you land a deal with the Brooks Group?
00:27:06Honestly, I don't know.
00:27:08They said there's going to be a banquet next week and we're going to sign the contract there.
00:27:12Oh!
00:27:13I am so proud of you, darling!
00:27:15I am so proud of you, darling!
00:27:17Oh, Aunt Nancy!
00:27:19I'm coming!
00:27:20Sorry!
00:27:23Uh, hey.
00:27:25So, remember you're my Aunt Nancy?
00:27:28If you want to stay here, don't forget that.
00:27:29Got it?
00:27:32Oh!
00:27:41Stop right there!
00:27:42Look at your shoes.
00:27:45Covered in mud!
00:27:46You dare to walk in like that?!
00:27:55Sorry.
00:27:56So, sorry.
00:27:57Now,
00:27:58Now, take off your shoes, kneel down, and clean every inch that you step.
00:28:08Then you can enter.
00:28:14Mom's right, Annie.
00:28:16You just hurry up and clean the floor.
00:28:40That's much more like it.
00:28:52There's my itty-bitty baby.
00:28:56I'll go prepare it for you.
00:28:58No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:29:28That must be my granddaughter.
00:29:31Oh, sweet child, I'd stay here forever just for her.
00:29:43Hello, Willow.
00:29:45Don't touch my granddaughter.
00:29:48She's my granddaughter, too.
00:29:54Ashley insists you know how to cook.
00:29:57We'll see about that.
00:29:58You know, we keep a very strict inventory around here.
00:30:04What is that?
00:30:05It's supposed to mean you.
00:30:07You think I'd steal something?
00:30:09Of course, it's in your nature.
00:30:12I almost don't blame you.
00:30:15But if anything goes missing, I will blame you.
00:30:24If just one is unaccounted for, you will regret it.
00:30:48Who said you could eat with us?
00:31:18I don't understand.
00:31:20We're doing the same leap.
00:31:21I just...
00:31:22Aunt Nancy, just go eat in the kitchen.
00:31:24I see.
00:31:50Ashley...
00:31:51It's a toilet.
00:31:54Is that a dog bowl?
00:31:55Sorry, yeah, there's no other guest room.
00:31:57You'll just have to make do.
00:31:58We used to have a puppy in here, but we got rid of it.
00:32:01Mom hated the snout.
00:32:02It shed too much.
00:32:04Really?
00:32:05It made me sleep in a toilet room crawling next to it?
00:32:11Toilet bowl?
00:32:14There's really no other room, okay?
00:32:16I mean, if you want to clear more space, you can get rid of the trash.
00:32:19There's some old towels.
00:32:20You can lay those out.
00:32:21There's even water.
00:32:22A dog could survive in here.
00:32:23I don't know what else you need.
00:32:28Ashley, bring me some grapes.
00:32:30Now.
00:32:30Coming, mother.
00:32:34Oh, and don't forget to close the door.
00:32:36Mom hates the smell.
00:32:41Ashley.
00:32:42What happened to you?
00:32:44How can you do this to me?
00:32:53No.
00:32:54What are you talking about, Billy?
00:32:57You can't break up with me.
00:32:59Well, I don't consent.
00:33:05Loser.
00:33:12Drugs, you piece of shit.
00:33:16What's happening?
00:33:17I heard Willow crying.
00:33:18She sounds scared.
00:33:20It's nothing.
00:33:22What's that?
00:33:26Sleeping pills.
00:33:27Are you drugging Willow?
00:33:29She's...
00:33:30She's just a baby.
00:33:32Give a crap.
00:33:33No.
00:33:33I wasn't doing anything.
00:33:34You stupid bitch.
00:33:36No.
00:33:44What's going on in here?
00:33:47Ma'am, she was trying to give sleeping pills to Willow.
00:33:51I didn't.
00:33:52I swear.
00:33:53I walked in and...
00:33:56You're trying to hurt my grandchild.
00:33:59What's going on in here?
00:34:02Ashley, your aunt has tried to poison Willow.
00:34:05She's giving sleeping pills to a baby.
00:34:09I didn't.
00:34:10I swear.
00:34:11Please listen to me.
00:34:13I...
00:34:15I didn't.
00:34:18It was her.
00:34:19I was trying to protect Willow.
00:34:23Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.
00:34:24You know my credentials.
00:34:26Why would I do this?
00:34:28You disgusting creature.
00:34:31I scold you a few times.
00:34:33And you take it out of my grandchild.
00:34:36Oh, no.
00:34:38No.
00:34:41Mother.
00:34:42Her arm is bruised.
00:34:44My poor Willow.
00:34:46How could somebody do something like this to you?
00:34:49Call the police.
00:34:50Now.
00:34:52This lady must have done it while I was in the kitchen.
00:34:55That's why Willow started crying.
00:34:56I came in here because I heard her crying.
00:35:00You have to believe me, liar.
00:35:03I'll strip you down myself and find the evidence.
00:35:06And then I'll hand you over to the police personally.
00:35:11I didn't do it.
00:35:13Leave me alone.
00:35:15You just push me.
00:35:17You dare lay a finger on me.
00:35:21Unlike a baby.
00:35:22I can fight back, you filthy cunt.
00:35:28Actually, you know I can never do something like this, Stephen.
00:35:33Maybe we should just...
00:35:35Just what?
00:35:35She's fucking trying to murder our child.
00:35:38Are you seriously sliding with her right now?
00:35:40No, of course not.
00:35:42Aunt Nancy?
00:35:43Just tell the truth.
00:35:45Was it you?
00:35:48Ashley?
00:35:50You don't believe me either.
00:35:53How could I do something like this?
00:35:56I'm Willow's grave!
00:35:58Shut up!
00:35:59You hurt her!
00:36:01Shut up!
00:36:02Now take all your clothes off!
00:36:10Fine.
00:36:13I'll do it myself.
00:36:17I'll do it myself.
00:36:40I'm happy now.
00:36:41Can I stop?
00:36:43No.
00:36:44Take everything off.
00:36:46Do you need some help?
00:36:47No.
00:36:48No.
00:36:51No.
00:36:53No.
00:36:55I would never hurt a child.
00:37:00Aunt Nancy, if you didn't do it, just prove it already.
00:37:02Just take your clothes off.
00:37:04What?
00:37:07You'd have me strip completely.
00:37:13Your own.
00:37:16Okay.
00:37:17I'll do it.
00:37:20I'll do it.
00:37:23I'll do it.
00:37:23I'll do it, Ashley.
00:37:23I'll do it, Ashley.
00:37:27I'll do it, Ashley.
00:37:34Turn around.
00:37:40Ah, definitely not my doghouse.
00:37:44Now do you believe me?
00:37:47This proves nothing.
00:37:49Although, his father amusing.
00:37:53Now, admit it.
00:37:55Did you abuse Willow?
00:37:57I did not.
00:37:58Mother, maybe she really didn't do anything.
00:38:01Ashley, why do you even defend her? She hurt her child.
00:38:04Exactly. You take the side of a would-be murderer.
00:38:08You can choose.
00:38:10Either her, or this family.
00:38:17Aunt Nancy?
00:38:21Please leave now.
00:38:28Ashley...
00:38:34Get out, you vile vagabond.
00:38:42What is this?
00:38:45No.
00:38:49You think you could steal from us as well?
00:38:52Give that back.
00:38:54Only a few measly bills.
00:38:56Only a broke woman like you would treat this like treasure.
00:39:01Mr. and Mrs. Anderson wouldn't even bother to pick this amount up off the ground.
00:39:05I used such measly bucks to raise two daughters.
00:39:09I was able to give my children a better life out of the country and in the city.
00:39:15I am sure they are glad to be away from you, hillbilly.
00:39:19I earned every cent I made through hard work.
00:39:23You think you're better than me?
00:39:25You think my money is worthless?
00:39:28I made a happy home.
00:39:31Earning this much every month.
00:39:33This is a month's income.
00:39:36Beautiful.
00:39:37No one here wants your paltry earnings.
00:39:41So get out.
00:39:42You delusional, impoverished bitch!
00:39:58Mom?
00:40:04What is going on here?
00:40:07Who are you people?
00:40:09How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:12Who are you people?
00:40:14How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:16How dare you treat her like this?
00:40:17Forget it, Lauren.
00:40:18I just want to leave.
00:40:21Ma?
00:40:22Did they hurt you?
00:40:23No.
00:40:24No.
00:40:25They're...
00:40:25They're my employers.
00:40:27That's right.
00:40:28She works for us.
00:40:30Who cares if we gave her a little lesson?
00:40:33And who the hell are you?
00:40:34I'm her daughter.
00:40:36What?
00:40:37Mom only had me.
00:40:39Well, and Lauren.
00:40:41But who knows what happened to that poor foster girl.
00:40:45You liar!
00:40:47She's just a kind woman I met in the city.
00:40:51She's been helping me.
00:40:52I told her she reminded me of my daughter.
00:40:56You really like clinging to younger women.
00:41:01No children of your own to scam or did you run them off?
00:41:05Do not speak to her that way.
00:41:08Nancy is my family.
00:41:11She's still trash.
00:41:12The two of you deserve each other.
00:41:14A couple of lying beggars.
00:41:19Beggars!
00:41:20Do you know who I am?
00:41:22We don't care who you are.
00:41:24Ever heard of Brooks Group?
00:41:26The Brooks Group?
00:41:27What?
00:41:28Did you clean their toilets or something?
00:41:31You really have no clue, do you?
00:41:33No.
00:41:35Sweetheart.
00:41:36I don't feel well.
00:41:38Can we just go home?
00:41:39Of course, Ma.
00:41:40I'll take you home.
00:41:41You.
00:41:42You pathetic little bums.
00:41:57Ma, I'm here.
00:41:59Oh.
00:42:01Oh.
00:42:03Are you feeling alright?
00:42:05What did they do to you?
00:42:08Just say the word and I'll make them pay.
00:42:10I'm okay.
00:42:12Ma, you said you were going to Ashley's to help out.
00:42:16What happened?
00:42:19They hired a nanny for Willow, so they didn't need me and I found another job.
00:42:26But they don't need me either.
00:42:29Why are you putting yourself through this?
00:42:31Why won't you just stay with us?
00:42:33Honey, I've already caused you enough trouble.
00:42:37Oh.
00:42:38No, you haven't.
00:42:39We would be honored to have you live with us.
00:42:52I want you to treat yourself.
00:42:55I mean it.
00:42:58Spend as much as you want.
00:43:00There's no limit.
00:43:03There's no limit.
00:43:04Lauren, why are you so good to me?
00:43:07I...
00:43:08I'm just your adoptive mother.
00:43:11What are you talking about?
00:43:13You're at Brooks now and you belong with your kind.
00:43:19Listen.
00:43:20If you hadn't taken me in back then, I probably would have starved.
00:43:25Or frozen to death on the streets.
00:43:28And you gave everything.
00:43:30Everything you had.
00:43:32To me and Ashley.
00:43:34You have no idea how much I've missed you.
00:43:38I love you, Ma.
00:43:40Always.
00:43:42I love you too, Lauren.
00:43:45Good.
00:43:46I'm glad we agree.
00:43:49Oh, I meant to tell you.
00:43:52Next week I'm taking you to a banquet.
00:43:55A banquet?
00:43:57No, I don't know about that kind of thing.
00:44:00And I'd only embarrass you.
00:44:05That's impossible.
00:44:07Because the banquet is for you.
00:44:09And if you don't want to stay here, I won't force you.
00:44:13I'm buying you a new house anyway.
00:44:23Lauren.
00:44:24I don't know about this whole house idea.
00:44:27I could just go back to where I'm staying.
00:44:30Ma.
00:44:31It's a gift I'm happy to give.
00:44:33If the roles were reversed, you would do the same.
00:44:37Please accept it.
00:44:43I'm sorry, Ma. I gotta take this call.
00:44:46Don't worry. I have someone waiting to assist you.
00:44:56My manager said Miss Brooke's mother would be coming today.
00:45:00Could this be her?
00:45:01If it is, I have to make a good impression.
00:45:09Good day, Miss. May I help you?
00:45:12I don't really know how to do this.
00:45:15I'd be happy to show you everything on offer.
00:45:17Care to sit?
00:45:18Please, this way.
00:45:20Yeah, please. Have a sit. Yes, yes.
00:45:23Here's some water.
00:45:27Oh, here's our brochure.
00:45:29All our properties are developed by Brooke's group.
00:45:32So, platinum to your quality.
00:45:44Ashley, I am so proud of you.
00:45:48This is the finest collection in the city.
00:45:53After the Brooke's group deal closes, I'll be able to afford the best of the best.
00:46:01Ashley?
00:46:02Is that your Aunt Nancy?
00:46:05What is she doing here?
00:46:07I think it's about time I stopped being so nice to her.
00:46:12How much is that one?
00:46:14It's only for 1.5 million.
00:46:181.5 million dollars?
00:46:21Yes, and a great value at that.
00:46:24If you're planning to live with your family, I'd recommend...
00:46:29Augustine model.
00:46:307500 square feet, 6 baths, 6 bedrooms.
00:46:34At 18 million dollars.
00:46:36That's far more than I need.
00:46:3818 million?
00:46:40That old hag couldn't afford that much in 18 lifetimes.
00:46:46Excuse me, who are you?
00:46:49Lucy Anderson, one of your top clientele.
00:46:53And that woman.
00:46:55Regrettably, she was our maid and we had to fire her for misconduct.
00:46:59She's a liar.
00:47:01Don't waste any more time on her.
00:47:03That's right.
00:47:03She's a broke nobody.
00:47:04She's a grifter cosplaying affluence.
00:47:07Wait, this isn't Miss Bruce's mother?
00:47:09Shit.
00:47:10I've been wasting my time with her.
00:47:13Nancy, what are you doing?
00:47:14Just leave town and go home already.
00:47:17Ashley, do you really hate me so much?
00:47:21Am I such a disgrace to you?
00:47:24What happened to that sweet little girl I used to know?
00:47:28No.
00:47:31So what?
00:47:32I'm not good enough to even exist in this city?
00:47:35Ashley, why does she care so much about what you think?
00:47:38It's not like she's your mom or something.
00:47:43I don't know what you want from me.
00:47:45I was just being nice to you because you came all the way from the countryside.
00:47:49That's all.
00:47:50Some people, they just walk into the city and they think they belong in the city.
00:47:56The truth is, you're just a country bumkin.
00:48:01And you'll never be like us.
00:48:05You know what?
00:48:06That's right.
00:48:08I'll never be like you.
00:48:10I scrimped and saved my whole life so my family could have something better.
00:48:17You all think I'm poor, but I'm rich.
00:48:21In good memories of my...
00:48:25Of Ashley.
00:48:28Even if she's forgotten.
00:48:32You think I can't afford a home?
00:48:40That three-bedroom, two-bath model?
00:48:43Uh, Rivera model? Yes.
00:48:46I'll take it. Full payment. Now.
00:48:49Of course.
00:48:50I'll grab the weed card and the contract will be right over, okay?
00:48:56Now I'm wondering where you found this obviously fake car.
00:49:00Or maybe you stole it.
00:49:01Give it back!
00:49:02No, no, no, no.
00:49:03You want it now?
00:49:04You beg me.
00:49:06Whatever you're doing, stop it, okay?
00:49:09But just embarrass yourself further.
00:49:10I know you don't have that kind of money.
00:49:12You do realize that these properties were developed by the Brooks Group?
00:49:17Elite only begins to describe their clientele.
00:49:21And this fake card isn't gonna work.
00:49:24Shall we now add fraud to your list of crimes?
00:49:28Sorry, Lauren.
00:49:30Just this once, I want to be selfish to prove myself.
00:49:37Sir?
00:49:39Please rent the card.
00:49:42Of course, miss. Right away.
00:49:44Ashley, there's no way she has that kind of money, right?
00:49:47All set.
00:49:48Please swipe a card.
00:49:49That would be 1.5 million dollars.
00:49:52Go ahead, darling.
00:49:55Swipe it.
00:49:57Mom probably doesn't even have 10 grand, let alone a mil five.
00:50:02What am I doing?
00:50:04This is crazy.
00:50:06No matter what these people say, I can't spend Lauren's money like this.
00:50:111.5 million dollars?
00:50:13I must be out of my mind.
00:50:17Actually, I'm sorry.
00:50:18I can't buy this yet.
00:50:21Seriously?
00:50:22Sorry, my friend, but what the fuck, lady?
00:50:24I knew she was bluffing.
00:50:26It's probably the cheapest listing and she can't even afford it.
00:50:30Enough. Get out of the way.
00:50:31We're here to buy.
00:50:33Show me your most expensive property.
00:50:36Absolutely.
00:50:41Ashley's about to get a huge payout, aren't you?
00:50:45And we can always leverage some funds.
00:50:49Show me the most expensive listing.
00:50:51But that's 18 million.
00:50:54Your point?
00:50:55If you're not willing to contribute to this family, then why did you even marry my son?
00:51:00Ashley, you know what is right.
00:51:01As always.
00:51:03Of course. I'm sorry.
00:51:06I'm sorry, Lauren.
00:51:08I can't give up on Ashley.
00:51:10Please forgive me.
00:51:12Pardon me, sir. I was here first.
00:51:15The Augustine model, I believe you called it.
00:51:19I'll take it.
00:51:21Charge the card.
00:51:37Come on. Are you kidding me? The card even doesn't work.
00:51:41No, no. That's impossible. There must be money on it.
00:51:44I told you, she has no money.
00:51:47Lady, why don't you just hitchhike your way back to your little farm?
00:51:51You're getting in the way of your bettors.
00:51:54She's not buying the house. We are.
00:51:57But I have one condition.
00:52:00Of course. Whatever you need.
00:52:03She's polluting the air.
00:52:04And if you want our business, slap her.
00:52:08Twice.
00:52:10But, Mother, isn't that...
00:52:12You dare defend her again?
00:52:14No. Of course not.
00:52:18Just a moment.
00:52:19Security!
00:52:22Slap this woman hard.
00:52:25Yes, sir.
00:52:27I meant for you to slap her, but...
00:52:30Watching these two men do it is quite delightful.
00:52:34I'll allow it.
00:52:35Get your hands off me!
00:52:42Stop!
00:52:44What is the meaning of this?
00:52:48Sorry.
00:52:49Sorry.
00:52:51Look, it's the little tramp accomplice.
00:52:54Excuse me.
00:52:55We're in the middle of the situation here.
00:52:58You can make an appointment if you want to.
00:53:00Don't bother with her.
00:53:01She's a con artist, like the old woman.
00:53:04Yeah.
00:53:05They're both loser nobodies.
00:53:08Exactly.
00:53:10Or are you about to claim you're some long lost heir of the Rockefellers?
00:53:13Or perhaps a Brooks family's second cousin twice removed?
00:53:18Get rid of them now!
00:53:21Just a moment.
00:53:25Hello?
00:53:26There are three individuals causing a scene at the Riverfront sales office.
00:53:30Check the security footage to identify them.
00:53:33It's an elderly woman and a couple.
00:53:35They are blacklisted.
00:53:36Do not sell them any property at any price.
00:53:39They're permanently banned.
00:53:42Lady, you're embarrassing yourself.
00:53:44This is my curve, and what I say goes.
00:53:48Escort them out.
00:53:50Now!
00:53:51Ouch! My arm!
00:53:53Hey, Stormtrooper!
00:53:55Let her go!
00:53:56If you harm her, there'll be hell to pay.
00:54:01What on earth is going on in here?
00:54:04Who's creating such a ruckus?
00:54:09A black card.
00:54:12I can't believe that I almost didn't recognize our most VIP clientele.
00:54:18VIP or not, no one should be treated this way.
00:54:35You idiot!
00:54:36How did you not see the black card?
00:54:39Sir, please don't be fooled.
00:54:42The card was fake.
00:54:44The card didn't respond.
00:54:45It's a fake.
00:54:46You're a fool!
00:54:47That is a black prestige card.
00:54:49There's no pen.
00:54:50There's no limit.
00:54:51Regular machines can't even read it!
00:54:54You.
00:54:55You have managed to insult our most VIP clientele.
00:55:00You are fired!
00:55:02No, please.
00:55:04Just...
00:55:07Just...
00:55:09Um...
00:55:14Huh?
00:55:16Uh...
00:55:17Madam.
00:55:19Everything has gone through perfectly.
00:55:21The property now officially belongs to you and we can begin processing your paperwork.
00:55:26Congratulations.
00:55:31I don't know what to say.
00:55:34Well, I don't have to say anything.
00:55:43What just happened?
00:55:44Oh my god.
00:55:46Are they part of the Brooks group?
00:55:53This can't be real.
00:55:54No way mom knows anyone in the Brooks family.
00:55:58But that woman she met...
00:56:00She's clearly loaded.
00:56:02Who is she?
00:56:04Listen, everybody.
00:56:06My Aunt Nancy has never left the countryside before.
00:56:09There is no way she has any connection to the Brooks group.
00:56:12This woman was sleeping on our floor, begging to be our maid and...
00:56:18She'll lie about anything.
00:56:20Truly, utterly pathetic.
00:56:22You absolutely have zero clue.
00:56:26I try to be patient, but...
00:56:29Shut your bitch mouth.
00:56:33I just know who you are.
00:56:36A low-class whore.
00:56:38Pretending to be part of this Brooks circle.
00:56:41We're the ones that have signed with the Brooks group.
00:56:44You don't say.
00:56:46You're really working with the Brooks group.
00:56:50Of course.
00:56:51I know you wouldn't know what it means to partner with them, but...
00:56:57We're going to be the richest people in the city.
00:57:00Yeah, even if you somehow could afford this place, you're still much lower than we are.
00:57:08Steven, show them.
00:57:09We're going to buy the second most expensive property on your list.
00:57:14Mother, let's not be hasty.
00:57:16Until I sign, can we really afford to...
00:57:19Silence, child.
00:57:21This old bitch has bought the most expensive property on the list, and now you're telling us that we can't
00:57:27buy the second.
00:57:28Sorry.
00:57:30Let's just buy you.
00:57:32Swipe the card.
00:57:39Yes, sir.
00:57:41Yes, sir.
00:57:42Understood, sir.
00:57:44I'm afraid I'm unable to sell you this property.
00:57:46Or any other property, for that matter.
00:57:52Wait, what?
00:57:54Why?
00:57:55You're refusing to sell to us.
00:57:58You can't do that.
00:57:59Well, sue.
00:58:00Well, we are a private business.
00:58:02Therefore, we have the power to choose our own clients.
00:58:05Perhaps you should be asking yourself,
00:58:07Who was it that I pissed off?
00:58:10What?
00:58:11That doesn't make any sense.
00:58:12We didn't do anything wrong.
00:58:14My mom is a nobody.
00:58:16Pissing her off doesn't count.
00:58:18Well, that's something that you can contemplate on your own time and somewhere else.
00:58:23Now, get the hell out of here before I have security throw you out.
00:58:28Sell or don't sell, we don't care.
00:58:31But you'll regret it.
00:58:33Once this Brooks Group deal has gone through, you're gonna come begging back to us.
00:58:39Yeah, you all just wait.
00:58:40Come on.
00:58:41Let's go.
00:58:43I'm looking forward to seeing how things go with the Brooks Group.
00:58:46And I look forward to shoving the deal down your fucking throat.
00:58:51Wherever you are, I'll find you.
00:58:56I'm seeing you.
00:59:07Hey.
00:59:08What's wrong?
00:59:10I don't know.
00:59:13I feel like Mom's hiding something from me.
00:59:16She's probably just overwhelmed.
00:59:19This is all new to her.
00:59:21And she has been through a lot.
00:59:24You know, maybe when she gets to the banquet and she sees Ashley,
00:59:27and sees the surprise that you planned for her,
00:59:31she'll realize that everything's gonna be okay.
00:59:32Yeah.
00:59:34Maybe you're right.
00:59:38Maybe you're right.
00:59:50If it's not, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, I hear you are working with the Brooks Group now.
00:59:55It's quite impressive.
00:59:57They say this whole banquet isn't your owner, Miss Anderson.
01:00:00Our little Ashley is quite exquisite.
01:00:04No, no, not at all.
01:00:06I am just so grateful to have the opportunity to show the world who the Anderson family is and all
01:00:11we're capable of.
01:00:12Miss Anderson, we hope you'll remember us and we won't forget you.
01:00:16Oh, thank you, thank you.
01:00:18Of course.
01:00:33Oh, Lauren, I really shouldn't be here.
01:00:37I'm not dressed right.
01:00:38I don't belong in a place like this.
01:00:41Mom, you belong here more than anyone else.
01:00:46This banquet is for you.
01:00:51Damn it.
01:00:53It's the office.
01:00:54I have to take this.
01:00:56Mom, go on inside without me, okay?
01:01:00William will be right here.
01:01:01No, no, no, no.
01:01:03I can't go in alone.
01:01:05You'll be fine.
01:01:06You deserve this.
01:01:08You deserve to be seen.
01:01:15I'll be right back.
01:01:28Who's that?
01:01:29Dunno.
01:01:30Never saw her before.
01:01:33She's here?
01:01:35Stop.
01:01:36That old bag has no shame.
01:01:38She's beyond belief.
01:01:43Let's see.
01:01:47Well, hello there.
01:01:49You look a little thirsty.
01:01:50Allow me.
01:02:07I'm sorry.
01:02:09I'm sorry.
01:02:10I'm sorry.
01:02:12I'm sorry.
01:02:24You think everything about me is cheap, don't you?
01:02:28As a matter of fact, I do.
01:02:30You could be dressed head to toe in Prada and you'd still be cheap underneath.
01:02:35No, no, not cheap.
01:02:37What?
01:02:40Do you even know what kind of an event this is?
01:02:45Stop following me.
01:02:47Go away.
01:02:49Who even is she?
01:02:50Doesn't look like someone Miss Brooks would invite.
01:02:53Who is she?
01:02:54She's just a maid we hired to clean floors and toilets.
01:02:59God knows how she's snuck in here.
01:03:01I am not a maid.
01:03:04Oh, that's right.
01:03:06Silly me, I forgot.
01:03:08We fired you.
01:03:09Now you're just an unemployed beggar that dresses up to make herself feel more important.
01:03:22Enough.
01:03:24I was invited by Miss Brooks herself.
01:03:29She's my daughter.
01:03:33My adopted daughter.
01:03:37You really are crazy.
01:03:40You're totally delusional.
01:03:47You're Miss Brooks's mother.
01:03:50Then I must be her biological mother.
01:03:53Oh my God.
01:03:54Does that make us sisters?
01:03:58Is she for real?
01:04:00Dude, I know, right?
01:04:01She's nuts.
01:04:03Like someone that poor would even be allowed to adopt anyone.
01:04:06I know, right?
01:04:07I didn't even know Miss Brooks was adopted.
01:04:09That lady's either a liar or a loony.
01:04:13You people need to understand.
01:04:15This woman is dangerous.
01:04:18She's not just vain.
01:04:19She is vicious.
01:04:21She tried to kill my granddaughter.
01:04:24Don't hit someone together.
01:04:24There you go, Miss if she was of evil, she's not you.
01:04:33That is not true.
01:04:37That was not me.
01:04:40Shhh.
01:04:48That's not true.
01:04:50It wasn't me, Shhh.
01:04:56You. You have always been a thief and a fraud. Ladies and gentlemen, check your bags and
01:05:05your jewellery. Someone here has got sticky fingers. She's lying. I'm not a thief. Oops.
01:05:23Accident. Let's take a look inside your bag. You can't help yourself, can you? Gaze upon
01:05:43this damnable wretch and curse her. Please. Why are you doing this to me? Don't try to
01:05:57play the victim. Everyone here saw it with their own eyes. Ashley, your aunt is the worst.
01:06:04It's not true. I didn't do it. Ashley, you have to believe me. You just came here to ruin
01:06:14Ashley's big moment. Do you really think she's going to defend you now?
01:06:18Mom's right. I swear. If you run things with Miss Brooks and cost me this deal, I will never
01:06:24forgive you. Ashley, do you think I'm a thief, Tim?
01:06:28Stop talking. You are so selfish. Why do you have to come and crash the most important
01:06:33day of my life? Leave me alone. Maybe I should teach you a lesson on behalf of Miss Brooks.
01:06:41I've sure she'd love to see it. Stephen, hold her down. Stop! Don't do this!
01:06:50You enjoy being a thief so much. I'll give you the thief's mark. And this is your own grandchild
01:06:59as well. Ashley, please help me.
01:07:10Enough! Enough!
01:07:17Nancy, I'm sorry I'm late. Don't worry, I'm here now, okay?
01:07:22William, I made a mess.
01:07:24It's okay. Who's that? That suit's so expensive. Probably Miss Brooks' guest.
01:07:31Now it all makes sense. I wondered why she was so emboldened today. But she's found herself
01:07:38a sugar daddy. Or should I say, a sugar son.
01:07:42Yeah, she's old enough to be his mom. These people are monsters. Nancy's enjoyed so much.
01:07:49It's unforgivable.
01:08:01How dare you hate me?
01:08:09Are you out of your mind?
01:08:14The fuck, man?
01:08:16You people are deranged. None of you deserve to be here.
01:08:25How dare you? Do you know who I am?
01:08:29Oh, I know exactly who you are. You're the people that have been abusing Nancy this whole time.
01:08:35Oh, so what? People like her? She's a nobody. Pathetic. People like her deserve to be stepped on.
01:08:45That's what they're there for.
01:08:47Listen, Pa. We do guests of Miss Brooks. You don't want to fuck with us.
01:08:51Yeah, I don't care who you are or what your relationship is with my-
01:08:55With her. I suggest you leave.
01:08:58Well, since none of you have any remorse, we won't go easy on you.
01:09:03You're threatening us. Do you know the power of the Brooks family? We are Miss Brooks's guest of honor.
01:09:13Mrs. Anderson, Miss Brooks has finalized the project agreement. Here's your contract. It just needs your signature.
01:09:21See? I warned you. I told you to leave. And now you're fucked.
01:09:28Sorry, Mom. But this contract means everything to me.
01:09:34Cancel the deal and cut ties with the entire family. Immediately.
01:09:41Uh, sir. This wasn't Miss Brooks's directive. I can't override her decision. I'm sorry.
01:09:48What happened? Don't have quite the pull you thought you had? Welcome to reality, boy.
01:09:57We all understand no one fucked with us, got it?
01:10:04Mrs. Anderson, Miss Brooks made an inspired choice in you. You're truly impressive. I'm still so young.
01:10:18I think you owe me an apology.
01:10:26Don't touch me. Don't touch me. Don't touch you. Or what?
01:10:38Nancy!
01:11:05Who did this?
01:11:18You. You're the guest I invited. You're Ashley.
01:11:23You're that woman in the sales office.
01:11:26Were you stalking us too?
01:11:28You see, I told you. These three, they're in it together. The washed up old hag, the wild little slut,
01:11:36and that disgusting gimp. All here to stir up trouble.
01:11:40Uh-oh. That's lore improves.
01:11:43My god. And you heard what that woman just called her?
01:11:47I don't think they're actually enormous problems.
01:11:52What is wrong with you people? They're all fake. Call the police, Stephen.
01:12:08How dare you publicly humiliate Mrs. Brooks.
01:12:12Mrs. Brooks?
01:12:13Mrs. Brooks?
01:12:16Ashley Morgan?
01:12:17Yeah, that's me.
01:12:20I can't believe it.
01:12:22You really don't recognize me?
01:12:25Oh.
01:12:26I don't know.
01:12:28Look at me.
01:12:28You stand here mocking her, humiliating her, shoving her around in public, and yet you feel nothing.
01:12:39I know you really want this contract, Ashley, but I don't want to give it to you anymore.
01:12:45No, you can't do that, Mrs. Brooks.
01:12:50I am so stupid. I mean, Mrs. Brooks, of course they recognize you. I mean, everyone knows your family.
01:12:59Enough!
01:13:00Mrs. Brooks, we were wrong. We see that now. Please have some mercy.
01:13:05We didn't mean any harm. Let us make it up to you, all right?
01:13:11Don't play innocent with me. I heard every word you said to Nancy.
01:13:17And I'm sure you all said and did worse when you were alone with her.
01:13:21Mrs. Brooks, I'm sorry. I can see we got off on the wrong foot.
01:13:24Look, we know we messed up, but the project, that's business, right?
01:13:29Forget the contract. Forget business. What about family?
01:13:35Why are you saying this to me? I'll tell you. But first, answer me this.
01:13:44Who is she?
01:13:51Who is that woman?
01:13:55Say it, Ashley Morgan. Right here, in front of everyone.
01:14:00Tell everyone who this woman really is.
01:14:07Say it, Ashley. Who is she?
01:14:13Mrs. Brooks, I don't know what you're talking about, but it should have nothing to do with our contract.
01:14:24We're professionals.
01:14:30I...I...I can't handle this anymore. I shouldn't be here.
01:14:34I wasn't made for this big city life. I've never been anything but worthless.
01:14:43You can't let them treat you like this. You are not what they say.
01:14:48You're the most precious person I've ever known.
01:14:51Mrs. Brooks, please just let her leave. Don't allow her to ruin the evening.
01:14:58Our evening? Is that all you care about? The contract? Money?
01:15:04Mrs. Brooks, I'm sorry, but I...
01:15:06Ashley, you kicked Nancy out of your wedding. You humiliated her while buying a house.
01:15:14Yes. And now you just stand here watching as your mother-in-law bullies and abuses her.
01:15:21Not even a stranger deserves to be treated like this.
01:15:25But she's not a stranger, is she? Tell me.
01:15:31Who took care of you when you were sick?
01:15:34Who stayed up with you when you had a nightmare?
01:15:38Who gave up everything?
01:15:41Everything! To give you a better life.
01:15:46She's not some random woman.
01:15:49She's not even your aunt.
01:15:51She's the reason you exist.
01:15:53So why is it so hard to admit that she is your mother?
01:16:01She's Mrs. Anderson's mother?
01:16:04Her mother was right there and she refused to acknowledge her.
01:16:09And she even humiliated her in public.
01:16:12How terrible.
01:16:14How do you know that?
01:16:25Oh my god.
01:16:29You're Lauren?
01:16:32She's your mother Ashley?
01:16:34You told me that she was traveling the world.
01:16:37That she wasn't even in the country.
01:16:40You told me that she was just a distant aunt.
01:16:43Ashley, you lied to us.
01:16:45Your mother is just a dirty old woman.
01:16:48Ashley, this woman raised you.
01:16:52Gave her all for you.
01:16:55Provided a home full of love.
01:16:59And you denied her.
01:17:02Like she was nothing.
01:17:04Ungrateful brat.
01:17:06If she would betray her mother like that,
01:17:09how could anyone ever trust her?
01:17:11Honestly, I feel bad for that poor woman.
01:17:15All right.
01:17:16You all asked for this.
01:17:18Miss Bruce.
01:17:34Miss Bruce.
01:17:36I'm so sorry.
01:17:38I truly am.
01:17:40Please give me another chance.
01:17:43Miss Bruce, we were wrong.
01:17:45We were very wrong, we're decent people, really!
01:17:51I promise, from now on, I'm gonna treat Nancy with the most utter respect!
01:17:57I'm not the one you should be kneeling to.
01:18:13Oops. Accidents.
01:18:15Steve! Steve, I can help me!
01:18:23Leave me out of this.
01:18:24Steve! Steve!
01:18:27I didn't ask for this. It didn't do anything.
01:18:30Steve!
01:18:31But you did ask for this.
01:18:34You son of a bitch.
01:18:50Oh...
01:18:52Mommy...
01:18:55I know I fucked up.
01:18:58I...
01:18:58I just got cut off in all of this.
01:19:02It's been so hard.
01:19:06I was fine. I see that now. I was just awful.
01:19:13It could change for you. And for Willow. Don't forget your granddaughter.
01:19:18Mother.
01:19:19Mother.
01:19:21Mother.
01:19:22I didn't know it was yours.
01:19:24I promise, from now on, I'll treat you like my own mother.
01:19:30Nancy.
01:19:34What a wild ride.
01:19:38You know what it's like for women of our age.
01:19:41We have to keep up appearances.
01:19:44Come on.
01:19:45Let's not dwell in the past.
01:19:47Let's be friends, dear.
01:19:51Whatever you just say, Mom.
01:19:54I'm with you.
01:19:54I'm with you.
01:19:55I can see I've been a source of shame
01:20:25for you and that's a hard thing for a mother to accept yes I come from the
01:20:41countryside and yes I've led a humble life
01:20:51which some might consider poor since I've come to town I've been harassed
01:20:59mistreated lied to and lied about
01:21:11Ashley I can see how I've embarrassed you I'm not the kind of mother you want she is
01:21:18I've made peace with that and I'll be okay really from now on
01:21:30you are not my daughter
01:21:38no mom please don't do that
01:21:42no mom please don't do that
01:21:47please please wait
01:21:53Ashley Anderson and the entire Anderson family are blacklisted from Brooks groups projects
01:22:00I'll personally ensure every one of our partners know no one works with you ever again
01:22:09furthermore I will have my lawyer investigate all that you did to my mother and you will be held accountable
01:22:16to the full extent of the law
01:22:33this can't be real we're finished ruin stupid girl this is not your fault destroy the family I will kill
01:22:45you
01:22:55mom let's go home
01:22:59mom
01:23:08mom
01:23:09mom
01:23:09mom
01:23:10mom
01:23:10mom
01:23:18This was your favorite. Try it. I used your recipe.
01:23:23Should we go to the gardens this afternoon? I remember you said you wanted to plant some roses.
01:23:30Thank you. Both. You know, being here with you, it's more than I could ever ask for.
01:23:39It was the last one.
01:23:47I'll find you.
01:23:56Let's have a second.
01:23:58Let's have a second.
01:23:59Please don't.
01:24:00Let's have a second.
01:24:03I'm not sure what you want.
01:24:08Do you know this lady, Willow? Is she like your mom?
01:24:16Of course not. My mom's on vacation in Europe.
01:24:18No, I'm not Willow. I am right here.
01:24:21You're mistaken, ma'am. I've never seen you before in my life.
01:24:24Okay, let's go in this case. Let's go to the coffee shop. Just have some bread.
01:24:33Madam, isn't that your daughter Miss Anderson? Would you like to go say hello?
01:24:38No need. I only have one daughter. Now let's go home.
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