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00:00:06I'm excited to put my marketing skills to good use and to grow with the company.
00:00:10Really, it is an honor to be here.
00:00:12You will not be sorry you hired me.
00:00:15I'm counting on that.
00:00:18Is he hitting on me?
00:00:20The marketing assistant, Claire, will get you acclimated.
00:00:25Okay.
00:00:44Hey, I'm Clara.
00:00:46I'll help you get set up.
00:00:47Hey, thanks.
00:00:48I'm Ellie.
00:00:50Sorry, those girls back there, were they?
00:00:53Oh, do not worry about them.
00:00:54They're just trying to figure out who you slept with to land the job.
00:00:57I am highly qualified.
00:00:59Relax.
00:01:00It can be our little dirty secret.
00:01:16He's hot, but he's a broke clerk.
00:01:17Don't waste your time.
00:01:19I mean, it looks like you're all set up, actually.
00:01:24I'll see you.
00:01:24I'll see you.
00:01:31When are you going to quit that menial job?
00:01:34It's embarrassing, son.
00:01:36You're worth millions.
00:01:40Act like it.
00:01:47I'll see you.
00:01:49I'll see you.
00:01:52Thank you, Mr. Preston.
00:01:54Oh, Commonwealth.
00:01:55When no one else is around.
00:01:59You know something?
00:01:59That dress fits you in all the right places.
00:02:05It just needs one little adjustment.
00:02:10There we go.
00:02:12Perfect.
00:02:13Oh, my God.
00:02:13What do I do?
00:02:14Now, you are familiar with our tracking system, right?
00:02:18You've used a CRM before?
00:02:19Yes.
00:02:20Good.
00:02:21But you do understand what your position is here, right?
00:02:29I'm sorry.
00:02:30I'm not feeling well.
00:02:32If you'll excuse me.
00:02:35Eh, she'll come around.
00:03:07I'd ask you how your day went.
00:03:08What?
00:03:09Did you take the beds?
00:03:10Yeah, yeah.
00:03:11You're worse than Mom was.
00:03:16Well, what's wrong?
00:03:17I think the only reason why my boss hired me is because maybe he wants something else
00:03:21from me.
00:03:22Seriously?
00:03:23Already?
00:03:24Yeah.
00:03:25Yeah, and I can't afford to lose this job.
00:03:26We need it.
00:03:27Oh, he really didn't waste any time.
00:03:29Did you at least get some free terrible office coffee?
00:03:33I got something to, uh, tree up.
00:03:40Chimmy.
00:03:41Is this an eviction notice?
00:03:44Are you kidding?
00:03:47Surprise.
00:03:48You are horrible at cheering people up, Max.
00:03:51I'll get a job.
00:03:55No.
00:03:56You're not going to get a job because what I need you to do is focus.
00:04:01Stay in school.
00:04:02I promised Mom that I would take care of you.
00:04:04So I'm going to take care of you, okay?
00:04:09No.
00:04:10Mom, take a hug.
00:04:19Yeah, well, you know, she's got big plans.
00:04:23She's wearing that see-through shirt.
00:04:25Like, come on.
00:04:26Be for real.
00:04:26Like, that's supposed to get his attention.
00:04:32Ellen, come see me.
00:04:34Yes.
00:04:38You want her to see me?
00:04:40Come in.
00:04:40Make a seat.
00:04:41No, no, no, no, no.
00:04:43This side.
00:04:44Why don't you check it out?
00:04:46See how it feels.
00:04:54You're impressive, Ellen.
00:04:56Really, really impressive.
00:05:00Most people in your position would play it safe.
00:05:04But you've got instincts.
00:05:06I'm just doing my job.
00:05:08And doing it beautifully, I might add.
00:05:12I think I should probably, um, get back.
00:05:14Mm-hmm.
00:05:15Oh, Priscil, I can't.
00:05:17I'm sorry.
00:05:19Well, someone just made the biggest mistake of their lives.
00:05:27Oh, my God.
00:05:29It's going to be okay.
00:05:30I'm going to get another job.
00:05:31And it's going to be fine.
00:05:34It's not going to be fast enough, though.
00:05:35I should have just let him.
00:05:38That's a weird pep talk.
00:05:39Are you okay?
00:05:41Yeah, I think I just got fired.
00:05:44Sweetie.
00:05:45Did I get fired?
00:05:47You've been reassigned.
00:05:54The mail room?
00:05:56Welcome to the heart of the company.
00:05:59Well, I didn't do anything wrong.
00:06:01I didn't say you did.
00:06:03Well, then why am I being punished?
00:06:04Just because I didn't let him kiss me?
00:06:06This happens all the time.
00:06:07Mr. Preston is a very powerful CEO, but he's forgiving.
00:06:10Should we all fight your way back up?
00:06:12Not to the people who say no.
00:06:14Look, you can either cry about it
00:06:17or prove that you're better than a corner desk.
00:06:19It's up to you.
00:06:21Oh, right.
00:06:22Ask for, um, Colton.
00:06:24Well, we'll see you soon.
00:07:01I'm Colton. You must be my new employee. I'm your supervisor.
00:07:07You are my supervisor?
00:07:10Yes.
00:07:15Come on, I'll show you the kingdom.
00:07:17Thanks, Mr. Carter.
00:07:18No, just call me Colton, or else it makes it seem like I'm going to do your parents' taxes or
00:07:23something.
00:07:30Look, I know that it's not very glamorous down here, and let me guess, you just cried in the bathroom
00:07:36for 30 minutes and are now silently panicking yourself.
00:07:40But I can promise you things are going to be okay.
00:07:44You seem like you're an expert of crying in bathrooms.
00:07:47Only on Mondays.
00:07:50Okay.
00:07:51Come on.
00:07:52Okay.
00:07:55Well, this is your desk.
00:07:58I promise you it won't bite, usually.
00:08:03Want some water?
00:08:05I'll go get you some water.
00:08:07Okay.
00:08:16All right, we're going to have to calm down.
00:08:19Just breathe.
00:08:20He's just a man with arms and a jawline.
00:08:26The world's most underrated crisis management tool.
00:08:31Hydration.
00:08:31In a paper cup and everything.
00:08:34Yeah, well, I guess that just goes to show how good of a boss I am and how good of
00:08:37a subordinate you are.
00:08:41I'm sorry.
00:08:42That was totally inappropriate.
00:08:43I was kidding.
00:08:44Okay.
00:08:51Ellie, look.
00:08:55I know that it's not anyone's dream to be in the mailroom, but I can tell that you have something
00:09:02special.
00:09:03Everything's going to be okay.
00:09:06Thanks.
00:09:09Of course.
00:09:22So, what were you doing upstairs?
00:09:24I'm a marketing strategist, or I was.
00:09:27Strategist in the mailroom.
00:09:29Preston must be running this place blind.
00:09:32If he had half a brain, he would use social media to increase our stock.
00:09:36That's what I would do, at least.
00:09:38Oh, it sounds like you've actually thought about this.
00:09:41Maybe a little bit.
00:09:43I mean, after all, we're not just a couple of pretty faces.
00:09:46Are we?
00:09:55Another tough one?
00:09:56I got deloading.
00:09:59To the mailroom.
00:10:01Did you do your homework?
00:10:02Yeah, yeah.
00:10:03Whatever.
00:10:04Okay.
00:10:05Oh, you also have a doctor's appointment.
00:10:07If I can leave our car, let me take you.
00:10:09What's the point?
00:10:10We can't even afford doctors.
00:10:13I'm going to get us through this.
00:10:14Okay.
00:10:15I'm going to take care of everything.
00:10:16Hey, you trust me, right?
00:10:18Yeah.
00:10:19Promise?
00:10:20Yeah.
00:10:21I trust you.
00:10:23Okay.
00:10:25I've got it.
00:10:26Oh.
00:10:29I'm going to take care of everything.
00:10:31I'm not going to take care.
00:10:33But, I'm not going to go through this.
00:10:35No, you've got it.
00:10:41Oh, I'm not going to take care of everything.
00:10:49No, you're not going to be.
00:10:54I'm not going to be.
00:10:54All right.
00:10:56I'm going to go ahead and do something.
00:10:56I'm going to bazen this.
00:10:57I don't mind.
00:10:58Oh my god, I'm in so much trouble.
00:11:08I guess Blueberry, if you don't like it, just lie to me.
00:11:13You bought me breakfast?
00:11:15Well, don't get used to it. I bribe new employees to like me, that's all.
00:11:42Not bad, huh?
00:11:43No, no, it's perfect. Just like you.
00:11:49What was that?
00:11:51I don't know, I didn't say anything.
00:11:52I thought you said something.
00:11:55Well, don't worry about this, I'll just buy you a new one.
00:11:59Let's go do some deliveries. It's the best part of the job.
00:12:03Get to go inside, get some fresh air, and enjoy some awkward elevator rides.
00:12:11Okay.
00:12:11Okay.
00:12:21Quicker than me.
00:12:23I'm trying.
00:12:24Oh, this is where I used to work. Right there.
00:12:28I bet that chair looked a whole lot better with you in it.
00:12:32They made a big mistake.
00:12:36You want to make it a little bit more interesting?
00:12:39How so?
00:12:47That's not a good look.
00:12:48Will you find it?
00:12:49He'll find out.
00:12:51Jeez.
00:12:59What does that say?
00:13:00Um, it says baby goat loose on the third floor.
00:13:03Handle immediately.
00:13:05You're crazy.
00:13:06You are dangerous, isn't you?
00:13:09Don't you think that that's a little risky, isn't it?
00:13:16Oh my god, someone's coming. We have to go.
00:13:22Jesus, you guys need everybody to stall us?
00:13:24I think we're good.
00:13:26Oh.
00:13:33I think we're good.
00:13:53Oh.
00:14:03That's a good idea.
00:14:04Oh my god.
00:14:06Are you leaving?
00:14:07Oh no.
00:14:08Who are you...
00:15:11Just my luck.
00:15:12He's avoiding me, he's saying...
00:15:19Nope.
00:15:21I'm being paranoid, that's all that is.
00:15:23I'm just being paranoid.
00:15:36You think this is about love?
00:15:41This is about legacy.
00:15:45If you want access to the trust, you will marry into the right family. End of discussion.
00:15:50It's an arranged marriage, Dad. It's outdated.
00:15:53Okay?
00:15:55Our family traditions built empires.
00:15:59And you want to throw that away for what?
00:16:03Delivering mail?
00:16:04Nope.
00:16:12Well, well, if it isn't Mrs. Carter.
00:16:16What are you talking about?
00:16:17Don't play coy. Everyone saw you two yesterday.
00:16:19Just be careful. You don't know him.
00:16:23I know his type.
00:16:26Charming.
00:16:27Broke.
00:16:28Good with the eyes.
00:16:30Dangerous with the lips.
00:16:34Just, uh...
00:16:36Don't confuse us with love.
00:16:44Hey.
00:16:46You okay?
00:16:47Stuff with my dad.
00:16:49Complicated family stuff.
00:16:51Yeah.
00:16:52Um, yeah. Well, mine are gone, so I get complicated.
00:16:55Sorry.
00:16:59What's going on?
00:17:01I just found out that I'm getting evicted.
00:17:04Me and my brother.
00:17:05Uh, in three days.
00:17:06Jesus, I'm sorry.
00:17:08No, it's, it's fine.
00:17:09I've dealt with worse.
00:17:10And I've got it handled.
00:17:13Well, you shouldn't have to handle everything yourself.
00:17:17You know.
00:17:26What else is going on?
00:17:28Clara said something.
00:17:30Let me guess.
00:17:32She said that I flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:36Yeah.
00:17:37Okay. Well, I can assure you that I do not flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:41And it's never been the case where I'm actually in love with somebody in the office and...
00:17:48Sorry, you love me?
00:17:52You love me.
00:17:55I know that it's fast.
00:17:58And sudden.
00:18:03But yes.
00:18:04I love you.
00:18:07And you don't have to say anything.
00:18:09Because I know it's fast.
00:18:11No, it's not...
00:18:13It's not fast.
00:18:14I...
00:18:15I feel the same way.
00:18:22You do?
00:18:23Yeah.
00:18:24Yeah.
00:18:37I needed this.
00:18:41I needed you.
00:18:47Show me.
00:19:04she's beneath you this family's legacy was built on discipline and alliances
00:19:12not feelings well maybe it's time the legacy change
00:19:20you walk away from the legacy you walk away from everything i'm not walking away from everything
00:19:26just the part that's trying to own you're making a mistake i'm not doing this okay
00:19:34and i'm making a choice dad and for the first time it's my own
00:19:49came with some sugar the sweet dessert for a sweet lady hey
00:20:06did you just i can't let it go to waste right good idea
00:20:16what is it max had another attack and the nurse said it was worse than the last time
00:20:20is he okay yeah he's good some days i think i'm failing him you know i promised my mom
00:20:27that i would take care of him but it's just me guys don't really want that extra baggage
00:20:33you screw those guys they're not worth your time
00:20:39let me help you out how did i get this lucky
00:20:49oh my god my rent just got paid she doesn't know that i'm the one paying for all this
00:20:56that's a good thing right yeah but i don't even know how that happened
00:20:59oh my god now we have some time um you know i'm gonna call my brother and tell him okay
00:21:06okay
00:21:06hold on
00:21:07hold on
00:21:12hold on
00:21:22hold on
00:21:37Oh.
00:21:59Coffee break?
00:22:00I should be the one making you coffee.
00:22:02No.
00:22:04I don't believe in those barbaric office customs.
00:22:07Oh.
00:22:09Getting a lot of work done over here, are we?
00:22:11Can I help you?
00:22:12I'm here to speak with Ellie, not you.
00:22:15Well, with all due respect, she, uh...
00:22:19She works under me, so...
00:22:22What do you need?
00:22:23Ah, well then. Mailboy, deliver my message.
00:22:28Ellie's expected at a mandatory meeting.
00:22:30Uh, just me, not Mr. Carter?
00:22:32Just the marketing team.
00:22:33I'm not on the marketing team anymore.
00:22:35Well, if you want to be someday, then be there.
00:22:39One hour.
00:22:47I thought this was a group meeting.
00:22:49We're a team, aren't we?
00:22:55Okay.
00:22:58Let's...
00:23:00talk about the mail.
00:23:02Inner office romances are frowned upon.
00:23:06At Preston.
00:23:07Don't think we should be talking about this right now.
00:23:09I don't think you understand. I own you. I paid your rent, didn't I? Whether you work upstairs, downstairs, on
00:23:22your back or on your knees, you're part of my team.
00:23:26And this is part of your job. Any extracurricular disobedience is grounds for dismissal.
00:23:51Hey, you okay?
00:23:54Mm-hmm. Well, we shouldn't. If Preston sees.
00:23:58It's fine. Nobody's going to notice. Nobody's out there. We'll make sure there's no drama, no risk. And it's just
00:24:05us. I wouldn't worry about it.
00:24:07I got you something. Open it up.
00:24:16Oh, my God.
00:24:18I know it's not a lot, but show a little bit of excitement and respect. This comes from the best
00:24:24vending machine on the third floor.
00:24:27Right now, it's fake, but one day, it'll be real.
00:24:38But for now, it's just a promise to always protect you.
00:24:45Are you serious?
00:24:48I'm very serious about my fake commitments.
00:24:52Well, then I guess I'm yours.
00:25:03Looking for work like a peasant?
00:25:05You don't have to do this.
00:25:07You could have everything.
00:25:08There's nothing we can do.
00:25:10I'm walking.
00:25:11Okay?
00:25:25Oh, my God, Max.
00:25:27Are you okay?
00:25:27Why didn't you tell me you were out?
00:25:29David, I don't want to stress you out.
00:25:32Breathe out.
00:25:33Shh.
00:25:35Oh, my God, you scared the hell out of me.
00:25:37I'm fine now.
00:25:38Thanks to you.
00:25:39Okay.
00:25:41You're fine.
00:25:42Take this.
00:25:44We cannot keep living like this.
00:25:46There has to be a better way.
00:25:58Hey.
00:26:00You in bed?
00:26:01Obviously.
00:26:03Are you allergic to shirts?
00:26:05Only when I'm trying to be good.
00:26:09Everything okay?
00:26:10I just had a long day.
00:26:14Can I make it better?
00:26:17Can I see you?
00:26:19No filters, no walls, just you?
00:26:21It's a lot of pressure for a Tuesday night, Colton.
00:26:25I mean, you handle pressure pretty well, don't you?
00:26:35Can you take it off and let me see you?
00:26:38Just one strap.
00:26:40And then stop.
00:26:42Just let me see you.
00:26:43Let me watch.
00:26:44That's okay.
00:26:46You're already driving me crazy.
00:26:49You know that?
00:26:51It's exactly like how I imagined.
00:26:54Just like this.
00:27:00Can you run your hand down slower?
00:27:04And just kind of feel everything like I would.
00:27:13You're beautiful, like this.
00:27:17Say that again.
00:27:20You're mine.
00:27:23Every breath, every inch, every sound.
00:27:26I can feel it.
00:27:30You know where to put those?
00:27:32The sign.
00:27:32There you go.
00:27:33Yes.
00:27:33That's correct.
00:27:36So that was a new kind of amazing.
00:27:40Yeah, it was.
00:27:41Wasn't it?
00:27:48What?
00:27:49Max just got picked up for shoplifting.
00:27:51Is he okay?
00:27:53Yeah, but I don't know what he's thinking.
00:27:54We have plenty of food.
00:27:56I gotta go.
00:28:05How is he?
00:28:06Good.
00:28:06I just picked him up from holding.
00:28:08Quartz tomorrow.
00:28:09He didn't even have his inhaler.
00:28:12I've been thinking that if it comes to it,
00:28:14maybe I could pay the bill.
00:28:17No.
00:28:19Hi.
00:28:21Aren't you two really leaning into the trauma?
00:28:23Still chasing after the mailroom prints?
00:28:26What are you doing down here?
00:28:27Oh, someone got fired.
00:28:28I'm just grabbing a box for their set of little things.
00:28:32Just a thought.
00:28:32But has Prince Charming ever taken you out on a date
00:28:35that didn't involve postage?
00:28:39Do better.
00:28:46She's always been like that.
00:28:50A walk by the river after work?
00:28:53I can't tonight.
00:28:54I'm sorry.
00:28:55Let's do a rain check, okay?
00:28:57I'm sorry.
00:29:00Well, why not tonight?
00:29:03Just some, uh...
00:29:05complicated family stuff.
00:29:10Sit.
00:29:13You like horses.
00:29:15Yeah, I love them.
00:29:17Well, I've been thinking a lot about the ranch
00:29:19I'm gonna buy one day.
00:29:21And how me and you are gonna be cruising
00:29:23into the sunset on horseback every night.
00:29:25No phones, no office politics, no bullshit.
00:29:31Just...
00:29:32us.
00:29:33You and me on horseback?
00:29:35It's kind of unreal.
00:29:37That's right.
00:29:39Huh?
00:29:48Why don't you show me
00:29:49or you'd ride.
00:29:50Why don't you show me?
00:29:52Hmm.
00:29:55Hmm.
00:30:02Oh, my God, no way.
00:30:10Is he ever gonna stop?
00:30:15Thank you for paying my bills,
00:30:16but I don't want anything from you.
00:30:19Okay, I'm gonna pay you back.
00:30:20Every cent.
00:30:22I don't want your money, Ellie.
00:30:23I wanted your attention.
00:30:25Consider this...
00:30:26an investment.
00:30:28One that I...
00:30:30plan to collect on.
00:30:35Do you really think the mailboy can save you?
00:30:38You don't even know who he is.
00:30:40Excuse me, Mr. Preston.
00:30:42I'm gonna get back to work.
00:30:48Hey.
00:30:50You okay?
00:30:51Uh, yeah.
00:30:52Peachy.
00:30:53Can we talk?
00:30:54That's never a good lead-in.
00:30:57It's nothing bad.
00:30:58I promise.
00:30:58It's just...
00:31:00there's something I should have told you
00:31:01a long time ago.
00:31:03Okay.
00:31:03You can tell me.
00:31:04Now.
00:31:05I didn't want to lie
00:31:06because I didn't want to lose you.
00:31:10But, um...
00:31:11Colton.
00:31:12What is it?
00:31:13It has to do with my name.
00:31:17My name is, uh...
00:31:18Colton!
00:31:23Colton!
00:31:29There you are.
00:31:31Dad?
00:31:33What are you doing here?
00:31:34I'm sorry, who?
00:31:35You're needed.
00:31:36Now.
00:31:37We have a meeting upstairs.
00:31:39Alright, but we're in the middle
00:31:40of something right now.
00:31:41You've been in the middle
00:31:41of something for too long.
00:31:50I'm sorry about that.
00:31:53If he ever says anything to you,
00:31:54don't trust him, okay?
00:31:56Okay.
00:31:57We'll talk later.
00:32:03Huh.
00:32:04That was interesting company.
00:32:12You really have no idea
00:32:13who you're sleeping with, do you?
00:32:15If you know something,
00:32:17just say it.
00:32:19Oh, you poor thing.
00:32:24What aren't they telling me?
00:32:31I don't care how.
00:32:33Just distract her.
00:32:34Don't worry.
00:32:36I know exactly how to make her a squirm.
00:32:42Glad you could finally make it.
00:32:44Sorry.
00:32:45I had a delivery run.
00:32:47You're not a delivery boy.
00:32:48Well, maybe I'm just sick and tired
00:32:49of pretending that your version of success
00:32:51is the only one that matters.
00:32:54Well said, darling.
00:32:56You've always had a flair for dramatics.
00:32:58But let's not pretend this rebellion
00:33:01isn't just performance.
00:33:03We both know you'll do what's expected.
00:33:05Eventually.
00:33:06Now smile.
00:33:08And show your father some respect.
00:33:09You're still a Carrington after all.
00:33:23Ellie, the reason that I lied to you.
00:33:26There is a good reason for it.
00:33:28There's no good reason to lie.
00:33:30Don't.
00:33:31I'm sorry that I lied to you
00:33:32this whole time.
00:33:34Ellie, if you could just...
00:33:38I want you to save it for tomorrow.
00:33:40Speak from the heart.
00:33:41Okay.
00:33:49Lunch delivery.
00:33:51I hope you're hungry.
00:33:52From the finest takeout in the city?
00:33:53More like from the finest microwave
00:33:55in the building, but...
00:33:57Why did you do all this?
00:33:59Well, you always say
00:34:00that you don't have any free time,
00:34:02so I thought I'd steal a moment.
00:34:13All right, so we both know
00:34:14that you were a prude in high school.
00:34:16Why don't you tell me something new?
00:34:18I still sleep with my mother's blanket
00:34:19every single night.
00:34:22Seriously?
00:34:22Don't mock the security
00:34:24of memory foam and fleece, okay?
00:34:26I'm not mocking anything.
00:34:27Mm-hmm.
00:34:30It's your turn.
00:34:31Secret for a secret.
00:34:37Wow.
00:34:39Cozy.
00:34:40Didn't realize carbs paired so well
00:34:42with company policy violations.
00:34:45Do you need anything, Clara?
00:34:47Just came to drop these off.
00:34:48But don't worry,
00:34:49I'll let you two get back to
00:34:51whatever this is.
00:34:55And I'll tell the janitor
00:34:56to bring some Febreze.
00:34:57Oh, great.
00:34:58Well, I'm glad you're keeping warm
00:35:00in that turtleneck.
00:35:06Well?
00:35:08They're getting cozy.
00:35:09It won't be long, no.
00:35:11Good.
00:35:12Break her.
00:35:13By any means necessary.
00:35:16And the contract
00:35:18is yours.
00:35:19Consider her broken.
00:35:29A promotion?
00:35:31From William?
00:35:38I see you got my offer.
00:35:40What's the catch?
00:35:41No catch.
00:35:42You do good work.
00:35:43I want to reward that.
00:35:45You want to reward me
00:35:46by putting me back
00:35:47under your thumb?
00:35:48I want to put you
00:35:49into a position
00:35:50where your talents
00:35:52can shine.
00:35:59Hey.
00:36:01What's up?
00:36:01He offered me a promotion.
00:36:03That's good, right?
00:36:05No.
00:36:05Not when it comes from him.
00:36:07Okay, well, you know
00:36:08you don't need to go up there
00:36:09and prove anything to anyone.
00:36:11You're already more capable
00:36:12than everyone on that floor.
00:36:16Besides,
00:36:16I think you and I both know
00:36:18that you're a little too good
00:36:19to be bought.
00:36:23Then I'm going to
00:36:24stay right here with you.
00:36:26Good.
00:36:27Does she bite?
00:36:28She's still in the mailroom.
00:36:30Just a little more
00:36:31to break the self-righteous ones.
00:36:34Keep pushing.
00:36:36I want her to say yes.
00:36:48Oh my God, Max!
00:36:52Where's your inhaler?
00:36:53It is.
00:36:54Oh my God.
00:36:55Oh no.
00:36:56Come here.
00:36:56Come here.
00:36:56We have to go.
00:36:57Come on.
00:36:57Come on.
00:36:59Come on.
00:37:07Hey.
00:37:09Max collapsed last night
00:37:10so we spent half the night
00:37:11in the ER.
00:37:12Is he okay?
00:37:14Yeah, for now.
00:37:16But I don't know
00:37:17how we're going to pay
00:37:17for this one.
00:37:18So.
00:37:28Hi.
00:37:29Is this
00:37:29Piedmont Hospital?
00:37:35Hey.
00:37:36Rough night?
00:37:38And how would you know?
00:37:40We're travels.
00:37:41Sorry about your brother.
00:37:43You know,
00:37:45Colton is full of surprises.
00:37:47He's more than just a mail clerk.
00:37:49What do you mean?
00:37:51Nothing.
00:37:52Just, um,
00:37:54be careful you trust.
00:38:03Hey.
00:38:04So, I was thinking,
00:38:05my house tonight,
00:38:07I'm cooking.
00:38:08You cook?
00:38:09I bet your ass I cook.
00:38:10What?
00:38:12I guess
00:38:13only when I'm
00:38:14really trying to impress somebody.
00:38:17Okay.
00:38:18Well then,
00:38:19impress me.
00:38:21I will.
00:38:22Okay.
00:38:26Okay.
00:38:33Hey, Mom.
00:38:34You're still ignoring
00:38:35Nadia's messages.
00:38:36Not very interested,
00:38:38so.
00:38:38That's not your decision.
00:38:40The Carrington name
00:38:40is bigger than your feelings.
00:38:42She's expecting you
00:38:43at dinner next week.
00:38:46I'm not going to be
00:38:47playing along with this.
00:38:49You don't get to
00:38:50opt out of Legacy.
00:38:51You've had your freedom.
00:38:52Now it's time
00:38:53to do your part.
00:39:07Oh, my God.
00:39:09It's just a house.
00:39:10No, you live at the Louvre.
00:39:12That's what that is.
00:39:14Come on.
00:39:15I have something to show you.
00:39:16Okay.
00:39:21And what is going on here?
00:39:23Well, I cheated
00:39:24and had a chef
00:39:25prepare most of the food.
00:39:26I'm sorry.
00:39:27You have a chef?
00:39:28No.
00:39:28I actually prepared
00:39:29all of this food myself.
00:39:31I just was trying
00:39:32to be humble.
00:39:33Humble.
00:39:34Let's go.
00:39:35Okay.
00:39:36Okay.
00:39:54Let's go.
00:40:29Let's go.
00:40:30Let's go.
00:40:31Let's go.
00:40:33Let's go.
00:40:36Let's go.
00:41:04Let's go.
00:41:06Let's go.
00:41:17Let's go.
00:41:26Let's go.
00:41:43Let's go.
00:42:03Ellie had to run into work early didn't want to wake you so go ahead and sleep in Colton
00:42:21how many sides of you are there Colton and why does it feel like I've only seen one
00:42:36heading out um yes yes sorry
00:42:43I didn't know anybody else was here no I work from home it's more efficient and enlightening
00:42:50Colton mentioned you briefly you've made quite the impression I'm sorry he didn't mention much
00:42:58about you well we're hosting a small dinner tonight family a few close associates you should
00:43:07come that's so kind of you thank you we're something elegant
00:43:19you are running out of time you said I had until the end of the week
00:43:22the week is disappearing fast and those two are still together
00:43:31hey rough couple of days what do you want Clara just wondering how your brother's doing
00:43:37heard about the hospital you know sometimes people swoop in and pay bills just to look
00:43:44good what are you talking about nothing just maybe you should ask Colton
00:43:58hey hey did you pay for Max's hospital bills uh yeah I didn't want you to worry about it
00:44:05how do you even afford that look I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it I thought it was a
00:44:08nice
00:44:08thing to do I I'll explain everything after tonight how about that what's tonight well I know my mom
00:44:16invited you to our family dinner I think maybe they're finally coming around to listening to me
00:44:21about this it's good we should go and then I'll explain everything I promise
00:44:34about tonight do you think it's just a dinner well my mom isn't exactly subtle but maybe this is her
00:44:42way
00:44:42of giving us a chance
00:44:45I hope you want to look
00:45:02Ellie it's lovely to have you here thank you everything looks beautiful
00:45:06we do try to maintain high standards in every area
00:45:16let's dine shall we
00:45:26everything tastes all right here yes it was all incredible thank you so much
00:45:30you know Ellie has an excellent palate with detail
00:45:33well I'm so glad you're here excuse me while I go fetch dessert
00:45:40how am I doing you're doing great good charm anybody it's going a lot better than I expected it
00:45:46too so okay good sorry I'm late traffic was a
00:46:00nightmare
00:46:02what is she doing here just something truly sweet for dessert darling Ellie meet Nadia Colton's soon to be fiance
00:46:15Ellie dear
00:46:16he owns one of the largest holdings in private equity
00:46:20brilliant composed and most importantly understands the world Colton belongs to
00:46:26we've known each other since boarding school we've known each other since boarding school
00:46:30I had no idea Colton's always had a
00:46:33complicated relationship with responsibility
00:46:35we thought this dinner might
00:46:37help remind him of his roots
00:46:42Colton
00:46:43listen to your mother
00:46:46I didn't mean to intrude
00:46:48but when your future mother-in-law insists
00:46:50look thank you so much for dinner
00:46:52I really appreciate it
00:46:53Ellie hold on a second
00:46:55I can't explain this all right
00:47:02Ellie
00:47:05Ellie come on just wait wait wait just hold on a second I'm sorry
00:47:09you're engaged
00:47:11no
00:47:14I mean yes but I didn't know she was coming okay
00:47:17don't lie okay you had a table full of secrets in there Colton
00:47:20look I swear to god I was gonna tell you everything and I just I
00:47:26look I
00:47:28I didn't know she was coming okay my mom she blindsided me just as much as she did you okay
00:47:34Colton I don't even know you
00:47:36I was gonna tell you everything of course
00:47:39of course I was
00:47:40I need space
00:47:44I'm sorry but I can't keep wondering if I know you
00:47:58I'm sorry
00:47:59thanks for the updates
00:48:00it's always helpful to know what's brewing before it starts boiling over
00:48:15Ellie
00:48:17Ellie
00:48:18can we talk about this
00:48:21Ellie look let me just explain
00:48:23don't I'm here to work
00:48:25well just know that it's not real and that's that's it
00:48:35Ellie word
00:48:42the offer still stands
00:48:44lead marketing position corner office full benefits the works
00:48:52you don't have to be here
00:48:56sometime survival looks a lot like success
00:49:09you don't have to shut me out you know
00:49:11you shut me out a long time ago I just didn't see it
00:49:16Ellie
00:49:23the merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation
00:49:30this is legacy son
00:49:32not some teenage love story
00:49:37maybe
00:49:39maybe
00:49:40maybe this is what I was born for
00:50:06maybe this is what I was born for
00:50:07maybe this is what I was born for
00:50:17you okay
00:50:25yeah I'm just tired
00:50:27and I'm waiting for the doctor to give us her results
00:50:40so I was looking at the catering menu they have these little mini pizzas
00:50:44what's your favorite honey
00:50:46and pepper all spritz
00:50:48all the guests
00:50:49yes
00:50:50yes definitely
00:50:53maybe I deserve this
00:51:01ah the prodigal lady
00:51:04stay out of my way
00:51:05sure you want to play it that way
00:51:10you're not the only one with secrets
00:51:16you don't know anything about me
00:51:18why would be so sure
00:51:20fake name
00:51:20mailroom disguise
00:51:22inner office romance
00:51:24mommy really should have coordinated this better
00:51:27what'd you just say
00:51:28you heard me
00:51:30I just find it interesting how closely she monitors this company's partnerships
00:51:35makes you wonder what else she's orchestrating behind the curtain
00:51:40I could be wrong
00:51:43just a thought
00:51:55hey
00:51:56cold
00:51:57hey
00:51:59um
00:52:00look I need a favor
00:52:01yeah
00:52:03I need you to look into Preston marketing
00:52:05just everything about it
00:52:07especially anything
00:52:08that ties to my mom and Clara Goodwin
00:52:12okay
00:52:13I'm on it
00:52:13thanks
00:52:16if they've been lying to me
00:52:19I'll burn it all down myself
00:52:25hello
00:52:26hi Mrs. Anderson
00:52:27just calling with Max Anderson's latest results
00:52:30his response to treatment has improved significantly
00:52:33oh my god are you serious
00:52:35he's stable more than that he's trending in the right direction
00:52:38thank you
00:52:39thank you
00:52:39thank you so much
00:52:41you look lighter
00:52:42good news
00:52:43yes
00:52:43uh my brother he's improving
00:52:45happy to hear that
00:52:46we should start thinking about your future
00:52:49real office
00:52:50real desk
00:52:51real influence
00:52:53the kind of life
00:52:54someone like you and me deserve
00:52:57your future's bright here
00:53:00he can't give you what I can
00:53:02you know that
00:53:18what are they planning
00:53:22hold on a second go back
00:53:24so Clara's name is listed under a shell company that's tied to one of my mom's private funds
00:53:29yes
00:53:29there's a link but it's indirect
00:53:31so Jessica's involvement is buried
00:53:33okay so she's not just meddling with my life
00:53:35this has got to mean something much bigger
00:53:37am I correct
00:53:39yeah maybe there's something off with the timing of these fund transfers
00:53:42if we could find the other end of it
00:53:44then we would know who she's laundering through
00:53:46just keep digging
00:53:47let me know what you find
00:53:48because whoever's involved
00:53:49I know they're a part of Preston marketing
00:53:51okay you got it
00:53:59go
00:54:27What is William doing
00:54:28with Colton's mom?
00:54:44Ellie, look, I know you're busy.
00:54:46I know you hate me.
00:54:49And I probably deserve it.
00:54:51I'm sorry I lied to you.
00:54:55About everything.
00:54:56I lied about my name.
00:54:57I lied about where I'm from.
00:55:00But I never lied about the way I feel about you.
00:55:04My name is not Colton Carter.
00:55:08It's Colton Carrington.
00:55:10And my family is, well, they're very complicated.
00:55:15But the way I am with you, that version of me,
00:55:18that's the real version.
00:55:20I had this whole speech figured out earlier.
00:55:23I even rehearsed it in a bathroom mirror.
00:55:25And I had all these hand gestures.
00:55:27And it was honestly quite impressive.
00:55:29A lot more impressive than this is going right now.
00:55:31What I'm trying to say is,
00:55:35is that I miss you.
00:55:37The mailroom misses you.
00:55:40The coffee misses you.
00:55:41The stupid little crooked name tag on your desk
00:55:44misses you.
00:55:46Come back to me.
00:55:47Not to the job,
00:55:50but to us.
00:55:55Please.
00:55:58You're lucky that I'm a sucker for sad mailboys
00:56:02and terrible public declarations.
00:56:12That's not a no.
00:56:15I'd say yes.
00:56:17But they're going to buy me lunch
00:56:19for like the next month.
00:56:22I won't pay for lunch forever.
00:56:23Okay, deal.
00:56:35The Richelle Company is tied
00:56:36to one of my mom's off-book funds.
00:56:39And transfers spike
00:56:40every time her and William
00:56:41are done having a meeting.
00:56:42Well, then there's this, too.
00:56:45Shows them meeting in person
00:56:46on company property.
00:56:48She's helping them launder money.
00:56:50And they're trying to merge Preston
00:56:51with your family's empire
00:56:52before your father finds out.
00:56:53So they're setting him up.
00:56:55My mom is playing a long con.
00:56:56Claire and William are just the middlemen.
00:56:58What do we do?
00:56:59Well, we can't just drop this
00:57:01at a random boardroom meeting.
00:57:02We're going to have to catch them in the act.
00:57:04What if we bait them?
00:57:06Give them the illusion that they've won?
00:57:09A fake merger agreement
00:57:11with Chester's name on it.
00:57:16Have you done that before?
00:57:19I had a lot of practice as a teenager.
00:57:21Well, we're going to give this to Claire.
00:57:23She's going to give it to William.
00:57:24And William's going to run it up the chain.
00:57:26They will think it's legit.
00:57:27And once they act,
00:57:28we'll have the cameras ready.
00:57:30Sound good?
00:57:31Are you sure about this?
00:57:33Yeah.
00:57:34I'm not doing this for revenge, Ellie.
00:57:36I'm doing this for us.
00:57:38Do you trust me?
00:57:39Yeah.
00:57:40Let's go.
00:58:04It hatched.
00:58:07This is it.
00:58:08The Carrington Handoff.
00:58:12You did well.
00:58:14To new beginnings.
00:58:30So, when do I get to move upstairs?
00:58:34Upstairs?
00:58:38Clara, you've got talents.
00:58:41Really nice talents.
00:58:42But you are never going to run anything.
00:58:47What?
00:58:49You're a tool.
00:58:50A useful one, but...
00:58:53A tool.
00:58:55You're going to take in orders.
00:58:58Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:00Great work, though.
00:59:07You're a tool.
00:59:09You're a useful one.
00:59:10But...
00:59:11You're still a tool.
00:59:13You're good at following orders.
00:59:14We got them.
00:59:16What?
00:59:16Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:20Really nice work, though.
00:59:22Let's end this.
00:59:26Everything we have leads back to them.
00:59:28Yep.
00:59:29William, Claire, your mom.
00:59:31And the trail runs straight through Preston.
00:59:32We should bring it to my father.
00:59:34He'll know what to do.
00:59:36Do you trust him?
00:59:37I know that he hates being lied to more so than he hates being wrong.
00:59:56Hello.
00:59:57Hey, um...
00:59:58You need to cut William loose.
01:00:00Believe me, he's using you, too.
01:00:02Oh, Claire, you mistake relevance for importance.
01:00:05We could go down for this.
01:00:08Honey, try all you want.
01:00:12This is a mess.
01:00:15A solvable one.
01:00:17If we go public, then William and Jessica fall together.
01:00:20It's not enough.
01:00:21There needs to be impact.
01:00:24Dear, the board won't act unless the optics are undeniable.
01:00:30Then we give them a stage.
01:00:32Let them expose themselves.
01:00:34How about the wedding?
01:00:36It's perfect.
01:00:37Everyone's going to be there.
01:00:38Press, investors, partners.
01:00:41What wedding?
01:00:43Me and Nadia's.
01:00:45We can use it.
01:00:46I mean, it's the perfect stage.
01:00:48Now you're thinking like a character.
01:00:50Wait, are you sure about this?
01:00:51Well, I'm sure about you.
01:00:53And if it means building a future with you, then yes.
01:00:55I would do anything.
01:00:56And if it means you have to pretend to marry somebody else?
01:00:59Well, as long as you're the one that I get to go on a honeymoon with after.
01:01:06I'm still in the room.
01:01:08Yes, of course.
01:01:10Let's go ruin some lives.
01:01:14So, dinner at the caring.
01:01:17Not just a dinner, a wedding.
01:01:20And I thought that you would be the most interesting plus one.
01:01:28Interesting choice.
01:01:30What happened to the mailroom prince?
01:01:32Fairy tales fade.
01:01:35Right?
01:01:37Look, I'm done chasing daydreams.
01:01:40Colton was just a phase, and you were right.
01:01:43I needed to grow up.
01:01:46You continue to surprise me, Ellie.
01:01:50Good.
01:01:59I thought he's doing a great job of doing all the organizing.
01:02:02That's good.
01:02:03Yeah, everything's coming along very nicely.
01:02:06Let's move up the wedding.
01:02:08Next week.
01:02:11Are you sure?
01:02:12It's time.
01:02:14I'm ready.
01:02:17I'll call the caterer.
01:02:22Great.
01:02:30He took the bait.
01:02:35Let's finish this.
01:02:37Let's do it.
01:02:40Maddie's appearance arrived tonight.
01:02:42Make sure you keep that charming face on.
01:02:44Of course.
01:02:46You've been agreeable lately.
01:02:49Makes me nervous.
01:02:51Well, maybe I'm finally realizing who I'm supposed to be, Mum.
01:02:58Ellie.
01:02:59You know, I've been thinking about something you said earlier.
01:03:02Yeah?
01:03:04You could be running this place.
01:03:07Well, I still could be.
01:03:09Come with me.
01:03:16We've always had something.
01:03:18Drive.
01:03:19Fire.
01:03:20Well, you like to play with fire.
01:03:23Hmm.
01:03:26I always knew that there was a spark between us.
01:03:29Maybe there still is.
01:03:31Or maybe you don't want to lose.
01:03:40Pick me up at 7.
01:03:42And we'll show them all.
01:03:58You wanted to sit at the table, right?
01:04:00That table was a lie.
01:04:02Well, then maybe it's time to flip it over.
01:04:05There's a wedding tomorrow.
01:04:06I think you should come.
01:04:07I'm pretty sure I'm not invited.
01:04:10Now you are.
01:04:16You think you're being clever.
01:04:18No, I'm being thorough.
01:04:19Dad.
01:04:21Dad, listen to me.
01:04:23Everything that you need is on this.
01:04:25What she did.
01:04:26Who she used.
01:04:28Names.
01:04:29Amounts.
01:04:29Everything.
01:04:35And you want me to do what with it?
01:04:37Let me take her down publicly.
01:04:39I can handle it at the wedding.
01:04:41I could make it all happen.
01:04:43And all I need is for you not to stop me.
01:04:48Do it clean.
01:04:50And make sure she never forgets who taught you how.
01:04:58You look like a Bond villain.
01:05:01It's perfect.
01:05:03You sure about this?
01:05:07Not even a little.
01:05:09Let them underestimate me.
01:05:11It's what they've always done.
01:05:18I'm so sure.
01:05:35Are you sure I'm not supposed to see the bride before the wedding?
01:05:41Relax.
01:05:42I'm not wearing white.
01:05:43And you're about to marry somebody else, actually.
01:05:48I'll be thinking about you the whole time.
01:05:52Mr. Carter, are you really about to have an affair on your wedding?
01:05:57Well, I am your supervisor, after all.
01:05:59Yeah.
01:06:01Whatever I say goes.
01:06:08How long until they need you out there?
01:06:12Not long enough.
01:06:29You clean up nicely.
01:06:31I try.
01:06:34Come with me after the ceremony.
01:06:36That boardroom seat is all yours if you play your cards right.
01:06:39Well, that's very tempting.
01:06:43But I think I like a little chaos with my champagne.
01:07:02Let's end this with a bang.
01:07:34You may be seated.
01:07:36We gather here today.
01:07:38So, when do I move upstairs?
01:07:40Hmm?
01:07:41You were never going upstairs.
01:07:43Everything you need for the merger, it's in there.
01:07:47Excellent.
01:07:48As long as Chester doesn't know.
01:07:50Turn it off now.
01:07:52You knew.
01:07:57How long?
01:07:58Oh, don't be dramatic, it's business.
01:08:00It's betrayal.
01:08:03We're experiencing a minor technical glitch, everyone.
01:08:06It's the doctor and it's clearly fake.
01:08:08It's all real.
01:08:09Every last bit of it.
01:08:11Is this a part of the wedding?
01:08:14I mean, are they even getting married?
01:08:16Nadia, listen.
01:08:18This is not my wedding.
01:08:19It never was.
01:08:21I'm sorry.
01:08:23Colton, you can't do this.
01:08:26I'll never forgive you.
01:08:32Everything in that video is real.
01:08:34They used me.
01:08:36But I let them.
01:08:38And now they're going down with me.
01:08:41Get off my property.
01:08:43No!
01:08:45Make sure she stays.
01:08:48Do you think this changes anything?
01:08:50I think it already has.
01:08:53Hasn't it?
01:09:12It doesn't matter anymore.
01:09:16It's over.
01:09:19If you're trying to cover it all up, William, it's too late.
01:09:23We're here for the cleanup?
01:09:26No need.
01:09:29I'm not running.
01:09:34So, what now?
01:09:36She runs the company.
01:09:39Where Carrington pulls every dollar out.
01:09:43All in favor?
01:09:48Congratulations, Miss Anderson.
01:09:56Enjoy your 15 minutes.
01:09:58Oh, I will.
01:09:58Right after I scrape your name off the door.
01:10:03Oh, William.
01:10:06Told you you wouldn't be sorry for hiring me.
01:10:15Mind me to never get on your bedside.
01:10:17Hmm.
01:10:18A little too late.
01:10:22No looking.
01:10:23No, this is a prank.
01:10:25I'm taking your fancy new title with me on the way out.
01:10:28It's not a prank.
01:10:29It's a full circle moment.
01:10:31It's very cinematic.
01:10:32Oh, no.
01:10:32This is exactly what I wanted.
01:10:34A nostalgic walk-through workplace trauma.
01:10:37On three.
01:10:38Ready?
01:10:38Hmm?
01:10:39One, two, three.
01:10:43What do you think?
01:10:48The mailroom.
01:10:50You really know how to romance a girl.
01:10:54Well, I mean, this is where all the magic started, right?
01:10:57I'm pretty sure the only magic is you knowing how I take my coffee.
01:11:00Yeah.
01:11:01Black, stubborn, and a little bit, uh, bitter.
01:11:04Yep.
01:11:08Well, I figured if I'm going to do this again, I might as well do it the right way this
01:11:12time.
01:11:17A fake ring from my fake mail clerk.
01:11:20It's very on brand.
01:11:21Yeah, but can I say I'm a reformed liar with great taste.
01:11:25Ellie Anderson, would you do me the honor of fake marrying me again?
01:11:33Only if I can take your fake last name.
01:11:42Seriously.
01:11:49Marry me for real.
01:11:53Yes.
01:11:54You idiot, of course I will.
01:12:04I knew you'd say yes.
01:12:06Oh, don't get cocky, mailboy.
01:12:09Okay.
01:12:11I love you.
01:12:12Love you.
01:12:13I love you.
01:12:18I love you.
01:12:19I love you.
01:12:19I love you.
01:12:19I love you.
01:12:20I love you.
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