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Against All Odds - Ep
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00:00:02Soon each of us will go our separate ways to different cities different colleges
00:00:08but the important thing isn't so much where we're going but what we take with
00:00:12us let's show the world that studying at Montclair isn't just a privilege it's a
00:00:18responsibility my boyfriend is the hottest and smartest guy in school and I
00:00:24cannot believe just as bees spread pollen from one flower to another allowing an
00:00:31entire field to bloom now is our turn to spread what we've learned at Montclair
00:00:37everywhere we go I love you fairy
00:00:53Sarah listen to me I've let this little fling go on because I assumed you were
00:00:58just some high school amusement oh and can't have some trashy low-class girl on
00:01:04his arm if he wants to succeed what have you got there give it to me
00:01:11give it to me
00:01:19you're pregnant this is between me and Owen
00:01:24you stupid girl Owen has a future in DC and Congress people say he could become
00:01:31president of the United States if people find out he had a child out of wedlock
00:01:37in high school his career is over before it begins is that what you want for Owen for
00:01:44him to be stuck here with you to give up his dreams if you really love Owen you
00:01:52will end this pregnancy and never speak to him again understand
00:02:05oh and I am so proud of you after that performance all the Ivy Leagues will be
00:02:11calling and then Congress the sky's the limit for you for us you mean Sarah's the
00:02:17reason I won today you think you talked to some of your connections about getting
00:02:21her a scholarship to mom you know it's not her fault she can't afford the Ivy Leagues
00:02:26she's the most brilliant student in the school I want her with me
00:02:31you will end this pregnancy and never speak to him again you know I'd do anything for you
00:02:40thanks mom
00:02:45I have to do this for Owen's future
00:02:48Sarah
00:02:50Sarah I've got great news
00:02:51Sarah
00:02:54what are you doing
00:02:55exactly when I told her to
00:02:58Owen
00:03:00I'm so sorry
00:03:02I
00:03:03big man
00:03:04she came on to me so
00:03:06you son of a bitch
00:03:08look at the Ivy Leagues in Congress don't ruin your future over some high school girlfriend
00:03:13you better get out of here right now I don't care I'll break your face
00:03:21I thought you loved me
00:03:23we had a future
00:03:27I don't love you
00:03:30we don't have a future
00:03:32we never did
00:03:35you need to move on with your life
00:03:41I was gonna propose to you
00:03:45I'm such an idiot
00:03:49good job
00:04:04the campaign officially starts tomorrow
00:04:06be ready
00:04:11what the fuck
00:04:12my coffee isn't even hot
00:04:14if I wanted rude temperature slop
00:04:15I would have ordered it
00:04:16I'm so sorry about that ma'am
00:04:18it was hot when I first brought it out
00:04:20but you were on the phone
00:04:20how dare you contradict me
00:04:22the customer is always right
00:04:24Tony
00:04:28straighten out your employees
00:04:29please
00:04:30otherwise
00:04:31we won't be filming your tomorrow
00:04:33filming
00:04:34filming what
00:04:35I'm sorry about that Brittany
00:04:37I'll straighten her out
00:04:38you
00:04:39you're lucky your ass is so nice
00:04:41otherwise I'd fire it a long time ago
00:04:43now go clean the toilets
00:04:44and that coffee is coming out of your tips
00:04:53why don't you quit
00:04:54unlike me
00:04:55you're smart
00:04:56you went to Montclair
00:04:58you know why I can't
00:04:59Tom
00:05:00come grab your lunch
00:05:04there you go
00:05:05okay
00:05:05do you want to run your speech
00:05:07before you head out
00:05:07I'm good mom
00:05:09of course you're good
00:05:10you're the best
00:05:11local women
00:05:12get ready
00:05:13mom
00:05:13turn up the TV
00:05:14Owen Carter
00:05:15who left 10 years ago
00:05:16for Washington DC
00:05:17has returned to his hometown
00:05:19to run for mayor
00:05:20from young handsome billionaire
00:05:22to mayor of one of the east coast
00:05:24biggest cities
00:05:25can Carter pull it off
00:05:27I can think of some things
00:05:28I'd love Owen Carter
00:05:29to pull off of me
00:05:30Owen Carter
00:05:31wow no way
00:05:35mom
00:05:36mom
00:05:37what's wrong
00:05:38are you okay
00:05:40do you know Owen Carter
00:05:42no
00:05:43no
00:05:43he was at Montclair
00:05:44with your mom
00:05:45I want to be just like him one day
00:05:48no wonder you have the same jeans
00:05:51wait
00:05:53jeans as in pants
00:05:54is what she meant
00:05:55as in
00:05:56he wears the same jeans and pants
00:05:59as you do
00:06:00so you are going to be late
00:06:01for your young leaders conference
00:06:03remember
00:06:03if you're late
00:06:04you already lost the debate
00:06:06uh-huh
00:06:07goodbye mom
00:06:08I love you
00:06:09bye
00:06:12I'm sorry
00:06:13it slipped out
00:06:15but you know you're going to have to tell him
00:06:17right
00:06:17you don't know Owen's mom
00:06:19you will end
00:06:21his pregnancy
00:06:22and never
00:06:23speak to him again
00:06:26as long as I can avoid him
00:06:27while he's on the campaign trail
00:06:28it'll be fine
00:06:29yeah
00:06:30about that
00:06:31I just gotta push
00:06:32he's supposed to be filming some PR thing
00:06:34for his campaign tomorrow
00:06:36at the cafe
00:06:39what
00:06:42so he comes in
00:06:44you shake hands
00:06:45talk about small business
00:06:46the value of hard work
00:06:47blah blah blah
00:06:48that's Owen's PR director
00:06:49he cannot find out I had his son
00:06:52I have to avoid him
00:06:54showtime
00:06:54don't fuck this up you guys
00:06:56yeah
00:06:57why is Owen Carter good for this role
00:07:00oh my god
00:07:00everyone needs Owen Carter in their life
00:07:03he's like literally perfect
00:07:06he's like the worst man out of my mouth
00:07:07oh my god
00:07:09he's my man
00:07:17oh my god
00:07:18oh my god
00:07:19he's gonna be our leader
00:07:21he's gonna start by leading me
00:07:25get in line bitches
00:07:27I'm going to be Mrs. Mayor
00:07:29we can already see Owen Carter's
00:07:31passionate fan base
00:07:33as he makes his first stop
00:07:34the simple cafe
00:07:35where he wrote his first speeches
00:07:40so we go in
00:07:41you chat with the business owner
00:07:43you stick to the questions
00:07:44that I prepared for you
00:07:45because I did my opposition
00:07:46my whole campaign's about
00:07:47helping small businesses
00:07:48I think I know what questions to ask
00:07:51alright
00:08:10what's wrong
00:08:11you look like you've seen a ghost
00:08:12not a ghost
00:08:15a fairy
00:08:27you sure you want to do this
00:08:29yeah
00:08:30I want you to do mine first
00:08:41alright let's get you out of the sun
00:08:43gotta go inside
00:08:52so much for not seeing Owen
00:08:57hello future mayor
00:08:59what can I get for you
00:09:00viennese coffee
00:09:01a macchiato on soy
00:09:02how about a cortado with
00:09:04Ethiopian beans
00:09:05uh wow
00:09:07guess my secret's out
00:09:08just uh
00:09:10black drip coffee
00:09:11please
00:09:13he's such a man
00:09:15don't let him notice me
00:09:16don't let him notice me
00:09:17Sarah
00:09:18how's the blend for Mr. Carter
00:09:27let's go for him
00:09:27what are you doing
00:09:36oh my god
00:09:37I'm so sorry
00:09:38I'm so sorry
00:09:39are you okay
00:09:42I'll live
00:09:44how are you
00:09:49that's gonna burn
00:09:50um
00:09:51luckily
00:09:52I work all day
00:09:53with boiling hot liquids
00:09:54so
00:09:55I always carry
00:09:56something all on me
00:10:10look at you saving me again
00:10:13just like old time
00:10:14safari
00:10:17what the fuck
00:10:18Sarah
00:10:18you spilled coffee
00:10:20on the future mayor
00:10:20hey
00:10:21it's an accident
00:10:22it's fine
00:10:22you want to know about
00:10:23small business
00:10:23I'm gonna tell you the truth
00:10:25I can't afford quality girls
00:10:27so I have to set off a trash
00:10:28like her
00:10:28hey
00:10:28that is not okay
00:10:30it most definitely isn't
00:10:32I'm glad you agree
00:10:33I'm gonna do what I should have done
00:10:35a long time ago
00:10:36Sarah
00:10:37you're fired
00:10:38what
00:10:38that is not what I meant
00:10:41you know what
00:10:42that's okay
00:10:44I don't want to work
00:10:45for a horny
00:10:46misogynistic
00:10:47shit breathing asshole anyways
00:10:48so actually
00:10:50I quit
00:10:51you fucking bitch
00:10:55don't you dare lay a hammer
00:10:56okay
00:10:57I want to do a photo op
00:10:58in this dump anyway
00:11:00let's get out of here
00:11:01yeah
00:11:02couldn't agree more
00:11:07you know what
00:11:08I'll find another job
00:11:09I'll even work at night
00:11:10if I need to
00:11:11to pay for Tom's education
00:11:14Sarah
00:11:14I'm not gonna let him fire you
00:11:18I don't need you
00:11:19to fight my battles for me
00:11:20I have been through enough
00:11:21since high school
00:11:22to learn how to survive
00:11:23on my own
00:11:23even when things get hard
00:11:25so
00:11:25what do you mean
00:11:26what things
00:11:29things
00:11:30Owen
00:11:30I'm a grown woman
00:11:31I've been through things
00:11:32I know
00:11:34you should at least
00:11:34let me give you a ride home
00:11:37I live close enough to walk
00:11:38it's fine
00:11:39uh
00:11:40in that case
00:11:41I might need a favor
00:11:44I'm supposed to be
00:11:44on national TV
00:11:45in an hour
00:11:46and I am
00:11:46covered in coffee
00:11:49any chance
00:11:49I might use your shower
00:12:00thanks for helping me out
00:12:01yeah
00:12:02I mean
00:12:02I did spill coffee on you
00:12:04so I would
00:12:05yeah
00:12:05uh
00:12:06shower is right there
00:12:08okay
00:12:16you wouldn't happen to have a men's dress shirt lying around would you
00:12:19it belongs to a husband or boyfriend
00:12:23uh no
00:12:24no boyfriend
00:12:25no husband
00:12:26no shirt
00:12:27uh
00:12:27the only thing I have that might fit you are the sweatshirts I sleep in
00:12:37this is my sweatshirt
00:12:40you kept it
00:12:42oh
00:12:43yeah I mean not like for any reason
00:12:45just saving money I guess
00:12:46but yeah
00:12:47ah well
00:12:49I'm sure my mom would kill me for doing an interview in this but uh
00:12:53maybe it'll be relatable
00:12:58so his mother still controls his life
00:13:03she can't find out that I have Tom
00:13:06or that I'm even interacting with Owen at all
00:13:11so what are you going to do now
00:13:13for work
00:13:14uh you know there's bound to be someone who wants to hire an unskilled dropout
00:13:18oh stop it you were one of the smartest kids in the school
00:13:21yeah well
00:13:23life happened
00:13:25and I'm actually glad Tony fired me
00:13:27he's just
00:13:29he's one of those people where he doesn't realize that society isn't measured by the people who lead it
00:13:33but by the people it refuses to leave behind
00:13:40what was that thing you just said
00:13:44uh what
00:13:46society isn't measured by who leads it but
00:13:49by who it refuses to leave behind
00:13:53so
00:13:53I got a proposal for you
00:13:57you should come work for me
00:14:01I need a political advisor
00:14:04remember high school you used to help me strategize for debate team
00:14:07you helped me write up my talking points
00:14:09you helped me beat Joe Callahan back then
00:14:11we can beat him again now
00:14:12you remember all that?
00:14:14I remember everything Sarah
00:14:19Sarah
00:14:19what are you doing?
00:14:26oh
00:14:27sorry
00:14:29truth is
00:14:31I'm starting to feel like an imposter
00:14:34it's only a matter of time before everybody's gonna start seeing it
00:14:37oh and you've always been the best
00:14:39I was the best with you
00:14:41that was high school
00:14:42I didn't even go to college
00:14:43that doesn't matter
00:14:46I take your instincts over the degrees of all those empty suits around me any day
00:14:52you know this town better than anyone
00:14:55you've got guts
00:14:56what I have is responsibilities
00:14:58I can't just start taking risks now
00:15:01Sarah you don't have a job
00:15:06right
00:15:08just think about it okay
00:15:11I won't forget what you were for me Ferry
00:15:14we can do great things together
00:15:27are you crazy?
00:15:29being Owens' advisor is the perfect job for you
00:15:31then bringing me on as the campaign influencer
00:15:34it's a win-win-win
00:15:36no no
00:15:37it is a bad idea
00:15:38for so many reasons
00:15:40name one
00:15:41one
00:15:41his evil mom
00:15:42she's vicious
00:15:44she's connected
00:15:45and she thinks I aborted her grandson
00:15:51is that Owen?
00:15:53I like the new look
00:15:54one of my guiding principles is that a society is not measured by who leads it
00:15:59but by who it refuses to leave behind
00:16:00don't tell me
00:16:01huh
00:16:02you wrote that
00:16:04Joe Callahan your response
00:16:06like my opponent's sweatshirt
00:16:08Owen Carter is not a serious candidate
00:16:10no he's a pretty boy poser
00:16:12who left his hometown to become a
00:16:14out of touch Washington insider
00:16:16I still can't believe he's running against that ass Joe Callahan
00:16:19I mean he's kinda right though
00:16:21Owen needs a miracle
00:16:23I know how to make him a miracle
00:16:25okay
00:16:27but his mom I can't
00:16:28what will she do?
00:16:30fire you from a job you don't have?
00:16:32you wrote all his speeches with him back in the days
00:16:35you're smart
00:16:36go help him
00:16:37we don't want Joe as mayor
00:16:39right?
00:16:44Owen, as your PR consultant
00:16:46I beg you
00:16:47do not respond to Joe Callahan
00:16:49he's just jealous
00:16:50that everyone was reporting on how
00:16:52devastatingly handsome you are
00:16:53which
00:16:54you are
00:17:01what the fuck is she doing here?
00:17:06hey
00:17:07hey
00:17:07hey
00:17:09our high school library
00:17:10is your campaign headquarters?
00:17:12ironic isn't it?
00:17:13it's where I lost you to Joe Callahan
00:17:16I'm about to lose to him again
00:17:17I might have an idea that could
00:17:19help
00:17:20no that's stupid though
00:17:21you know what you're doing
00:17:22no wait
00:17:23tell me
00:17:24what idea?
00:17:26okay
00:17:27you need to
00:17:28prove to the voters
00:17:29that you're the real deal
00:17:31and I'll show them evidence
00:17:33that they can see with their own eyes
00:17:34tell me what to do
00:17:35call a press conference
00:17:38my opponent Joe Callahan
00:17:40keeps saying I'm not authentic
00:17:43and
00:17:43he's right
00:17:46what the fuck?
00:17:47I did leave town
00:17:48I went to Yale, Washington
00:17:50I rubbed shoulders with the elites for years
00:17:52but here's where Joe's wrong
00:17:54I am proud of where I come from
00:17:56that's why I want to be mayor of this town
00:17:58so I can serve the hard-working people here
00:18:01that's why
00:18:03I sold my house in DC
00:18:05and bought one right here
00:18:07visit anytime you like Joe
00:18:14you
00:18:16what are you doing here?
00:18:18you have a lot of nerves showing up again
00:18:21I thought we got rid of you like you got rid of your fetus
00:18:25I warned you years ago to stay away
00:18:28and I am very powerful in this town
00:18:33Owen
00:18:34look who crashed your little
00:18:36event
00:18:37the sweetheart who cheated on you with Joe Callahan
00:18:41Mom, let's leave the past in the past
00:18:44Sarah's my new political advisor
00:18:49you gotta be kidding
00:18:50she's your new advisor?
00:18:52yes
00:18:53she's a brilliant political mind
00:18:55no
00:18:55no
00:18:56nope
00:18:56I don't work for him
00:18:57I helped him with one small thing
00:19:00that's it
00:19:01I hope you'll reconsider
00:19:03I'm behind in the polls
00:19:04I need you
00:19:05no you don't
00:19:06you already have Brittany
00:19:07and me
00:19:08and
00:19:08this one
00:19:09didn't even go to college
00:19:11she saved us
00:19:12it was her idea to buy the house
00:19:14it was just some basic idea
00:19:16from an inexperienced mind
00:19:18trying to pander to the masses
00:19:21okay
00:19:23I'm gonna go
00:19:25so thank you
00:19:26and
00:19:27goodbye
00:19:28mom
00:19:28what are you doing here?
00:19:30you have a child?
00:19:31you have a child?
00:19:36Sarah, is this your son?
00:19:38Tom, what are you doing here?
00:19:39you forgot to give me my campaign stickers for the council
00:19:42Daisy said you'd be here
00:19:44do you work for Owen Garter?
00:19:46um
00:19:48I don't know
00:19:50maybe
00:19:51wow, Mr. Carter
00:19:53my name is Tom Watson
00:19:56I'm a big fan
00:19:58I wish I was old enough so I could vote for you
00:20:01I wish I was young enough to vote for you
00:20:03student council president, huh?
00:20:06you know
00:20:07I once had the same job at the same school
00:20:09of course I know
00:20:10I know like everything about you
00:20:12okay bud, we gotta get back to work
00:20:15wait, can I get a picture first?
00:20:17absolutely
00:20:19okay
00:20:21alright
00:20:23one, two
00:20:26they look so natural together
00:20:29maybe I should just tell them
00:20:32the resemblance is uncanny
00:20:35any advice for my campaign?
00:20:37ah
00:20:37well
00:20:39I've always said do good when no one's looking
00:20:41but
00:20:42your mom's the real campaign genius
00:20:45thanks
00:20:45I know
00:20:46my mom told me my dad's a politician too
00:20:53okay, you should probably get back to class
00:20:55bye, Mr. Carter
00:20:56good luck
00:21:00great kid
00:21:00yes, Sarah
00:21:03exactly
00:21:03how old
00:21:06is your charming little boy?
00:21:08he's um
00:21:11almost ten
00:21:13is it possible that Tom is my son?
00:21:15I understand now
00:21:18that politician father
00:21:21must be Joe Callahan
00:21:26I mean
00:21:26they did date
00:21:28and
00:21:29or at least
00:21:30whatever it was we saw them doing
00:21:32mom, it's
00:21:33none of our business
00:21:35I'm gonna head out
00:21:37wait
00:21:39I have a surprise for you
00:21:41okay
00:21:48this room needs a little work
00:21:52I
00:21:53I cannot believe that this is the house you bought
00:21:56yeah, you remember it?
00:21:58the house you grew up in
00:22:00smart
00:22:01remind voters of your childhood
00:22:03lots of good memories in this room
00:22:10admittedly, you could use a little furniture
00:22:13I remember my desk used to be right over there
00:22:15oh my god
00:22:16do you remember?
00:22:17you used to get that mattress
00:22:18and bring it down here
00:22:19you used to put it right here
00:22:20uh, yeah
00:22:22to be near my books
00:22:24no, exactly
00:22:25oh god, that was finals week
00:22:28finals week
00:22:31that was our first time
00:22:37you sure you wanna do this?
00:22:40yeah
00:22:41I want you to do it first
00:22:48that's why it still feels like home here
00:22:51all my best memories were here
00:22:54because they all involved you
00:22:59Owen, you can't be serious
00:23:01we have three mansions
00:23:03a penthouse in DC and Manhattan
00:23:05a lake house
00:23:07and you want to live here
00:23:09I like it
00:23:10I'm staying
00:23:10may I have a word with my son
00:23:16you never did think clearly
00:23:18when I came to that girl
00:23:19she is trouble
00:23:20she's not
00:23:21and I'm a grown man
00:23:22trust me
00:23:23every choice she makes
00:23:25will cost you
00:23:29Owen, I can't believe it
00:23:31but that whole buying a house thing
00:23:32it worked
00:23:33you just went up almost 20 points
00:23:35in the polls
00:23:38you see mom
00:23:39you gotta trust me
00:23:40Sarah and I can do great things together
00:23:43even a blind squirrel
00:23:45finds a nut once in a while
00:23:47well I'm doubling that squirrel's offer
00:23:50that's my decision
00:23:51it's not changing
00:23:51alright, if that's your decision
00:23:54as your campaign manager
00:23:56I will close the deal with her
00:23:58now
00:23:59you just focus on winning
00:24:01and
00:24:02Sarah and I will start fresh
00:24:05hey Sarah
00:24:08your plan worked
00:24:09we went up in the polls
00:24:10I know, I saw
00:24:12see Eleanor, I told you
00:24:13I'm not trying to hurt Owen
00:24:15I'm trying to help him
00:24:16I am sure we can work together
00:24:19now Owen has a call scheduled
00:24:21with the governor
00:24:22we should let him take that
00:24:31you saw the polls
00:24:32oh just shut up
00:24:34so in the end
00:24:35you kept seeing Joe
00:24:36even though it started
00:24:38as a facade
00:24:41I guess I shouldn't be surprised
00:24:43I can't tell her who Tom's father really is
00:24:46imagine getting knocked up by both candidates
00:24:51listen up you two-bit skank
00:24:53here's how it's going to be
00:24:56we both know that you are dangerous to Owen's career
00:24:59if it gets out that he got you pregnant in high school
00:25:02and you got an abortion
00:25:04I listened to you in high school
00:25:07I'm not that little girl anymore
00:25:08I'm not
00:25:10I need this job
00:25:11and I would never hurt Owen
00:25:15you have no idea
00:25:17who you're dealing with
00:25:19you will tell Owen
00:25:21you are refusing the job
00:25:22or I will make your life
00:25:24hell
00:25:25you already did make my life hell
00:25:29you cost me the love of my life
00:25:31I have nothing left to lose
00:25:34really?
00:25:36your son goes to Montclair Academy
00:25:40correct?
00:25:40did you know
00:25:42I am still on their school board?
00:25:45you leave my son out of this
00:25:48if you want your bastard to have a future
00:25:52you will get out of our lives
00:25:54so either Tom loses the opportunity of his life
00:25:59or I lose the man who is the love of mine
00:26:02so, Sarah
00:26:06make your choice
00:26:10second
00:26:11let's adjust the tie
00:26:12alright
00:26:14you know what?
00:26:15let's take a picture together
00:26:18don't we look like we're a couple?
00:26:21sorry if I'm interrupting anything
00:26:22you are interrupting everything
00:26:25I just need to talk to Owen
00:26:26sure
00:26:27this can wait
00:26:30that whore
00:26:31I will get my man
00:26:33what's up?
00:26:34hey
00:26:34um
00:26:36I can't take this job
00:26:37why?
00:26:38it's too hard
00:26:38just working together
00:26:40it's just bringing up a lot of really painful memories for me
00:26:42well look Sarah this is hard for me too
00:26:44I mean you broke my heart
00:26:46but I'm willing to put it behind me because
00:26:48I believe in what we're doing here
00:26:50well I do too
00:26:51I just can't
00:26:52if I can't convince you to stay
00:26:53you gotta at least let me pay you for your first day
00:27:04five thousand dollars?
00:27:07for one day
00:27:08Owen I can't take that's too much
00:27:10and that one day you changed the whole momentum of this election
00:27:13you're really talented Sarah
00:27:15truth is I need you
00:27:19I'm sorry
00:27:20I'm sorry
00:27:20if you want your bastard to have a future you will get out of our lives
00:27:27I can't
00:27:28change your mind
00:27:29I'm right here
00:27:35five grand
00:27:36for one day
00:27:38we make a hundred and fifty dollars at the cafe
00:27:41I know
00:27:42I have to give it back
00:27:43don't you dare
00:27:44okay you don't have a job thanks to him
00:27:46and you have bills to pay
00:27:48you have a child to raise
00:27:51hey hey hey hey what's up what's wrong?
00:27:54whoever does not know his past
00:27:56his present is poor and his future is shrouded in fog
00:28:00hey what are you talking about?
00:28:01all the candidates for student council president
00:28:03had to fill out a family tree today
00:28:05to show the pride in where they come from
00:28:07freaking Jaden
00:28:10saw that I didn't know who my dad was
00:28:13so I don't have a future
00:28:14hey
00:28:15hey
00:28:17no no no no no
00:28:18freaking Jaden doesn't know what he's talking about
00:28:20he has no idea
00:28:21he's wrong
00:28:22okay?
00:28:23no he isn't
00:28:23I'm withdrawing from the race
00:28:25hey hey
00:28:26don't do that my love
00:28:27don't
00:28:27then tell me who my father is
00:28:31I will
00:28:32I will
00:28:33when you're older though I promise
00:28:34just not right now
00:28:35why not?
00:28:36it's complicated
00:28:37but I promise
00:28:38I promise you
00:28:39you do have a future
00:28:40even if you don't have a dad
00:28:42okay?
00:28:42I hate you
00:28:48Sarah
00:28:50don't
00:28:51don't start
00:28:52with the you have to tell him
00:28:55Eleanor threatened to expel him from school
00:28:59she's gonna ruin him before he even has a chance to start
00:29:02to be honest
00:29:04he's gonna give it all up himself
00:29:06because you're keeping this secret
00:29:08you're not 18 anymore
00:29:10if Eleanor fights 30
00:29:12you can fight back
00:29:13it's not just about me
00:29:16it's Owen
00:29:18if people find out that he had a kid out of wedlock in high school
00:29:22I mean he could lose this election his career could be over
00:29:25okay
00:29:26Sarah
00:29:27this is not the 1970s
00:29:29so what if he had a kid out of wedlock
00:29:31plenty of elected officials have done way worse
00:29:35Tom and Owen both deserve to know the truth
00:29:39you're right
00:29:41I'm sorry
00:29:48one criticism is that you're all style and no substance
00:29:52that you offer no real solutions to the issues
00:29:55well take small business for example
00:29:58I proposed we raise workers wages
00:30:00which places a financial burden on small businesses right?
00:30:05how can anyone benefit if they can't afford to keep the business running?
00:30:09yes um
00:30:13you'll have to excuse me
00:30:14I'm having a little trouble articulating at the moment
00:30:17isn't it a public servant's job to articulate things to the public?
00:30:23he's been totally unfocused since that waitress advisor left
00:30:28he's stressed
00:30:29he's been focusing so much on the campaign
00:30:32he could use a little feminine comfort
00:30:36I wish
00:30:36that that would be my dream
00:30:38I've wanted Owen for years
00:30:42well now's the time
00:30:44make your move
00:30:47Owen, hey, that was great
00:30:49sure, a few places we could tighten
00:30:52maybe we go get a drink
00:30:54talk
00:30:56strategy?
00:30:57maybe later
00:30:58go after him
00:30:59and make sure that white trash parasite stays away
00:31:02what is your problem?
00:31:05why is she good enough for Owen and I'm not?
00:31:07she actually helps his future
00:31:11remind me again how your story ended
00:31:14wow
00:31:14no, I remember exactly how it ended
00:31:17and I think it's time Owen finds out exactly who ended it
00:31:25security?
00:31:26we have an intruder
00:31:32knew I'd find you here
00:31:35you always came here to clear your head
00:31:37yeah, last I was here was a decade ago
00:31:40after you cheated on me with Joe
00:31:44I actually wanted to talk to you about that
00:31:47wanna explain?
00:31:48nah, you don't have to
00:31:50you were right, we shouldn't work together
00:31:53too much painful history
00:31:56I mean, it wasn't all painful
00:32:00some of it was pretty great
00:32:06and there's something you don't know
00:32:08so tell me
00:32:10just say it
00:32:11Sarah, he deserves to know
00:32:13and he could be a great father
00:32:17Owen, the truth is
00:32:22Owen, the truth is
00:32:25that
00:32:26that's her
00:32:27arrest her
00:32:28mom, what are you doing?
00:32:31she doesn't work for you anymore
00:32:33she's probably spying
00:32:35don't forget her connection with Joe
00:32:37I would never do that
00:32:38I would never
00:32:39I actually want to
00:32:41join your campaign
00:32:43I've decided
00:32:46alright
00:32:47welcome back
00:32:48Owen, no!
00:32:50mom, I wanted to run for mayor of my hometown
00:32:52to reconnect with who I am
00:32:53with what I believe in
00:32:55Sarah's an integral part of that
00:32:57I want her here
00:32:58nobody said anything like that to me in years
00:33:01and in a minute
00:33:03he'll know everything
00:33:05fine
00:33:06if that's what you want
00:33:08it's time for your interview
00:33:10this is the most important network in the country
00:33:13let's nail it
00:33:14alright
00:33:15so you finish telling me later?
00:33:17yeah
00:33:18you, come with me
00:33:20tell him what?
00:33:22that would be between me and Owen
00:33:23not your business
00:33:24that alert
00:33:26I just got
00:33:28it was a DNA test
00:33:31I know
00:33:33that Tom
00:33:34is Owen's son
00:33:38that's right
00:33:40your son and I had a little chat yesterday
00:33:43he's really very trusting
00:33:45he didn't hesitate
00:33:47when I offered him a glass of water
00:33:50giving me plenty of DNA to work with
00:33:53you have no right to approach my son
00:33:55you had that child behind my back
00:33:58your back?
00:34:00my body? my choice
00:34:02oh, cool it with the protest slogans
00:34:04and now listen to what's going to happen here
00:34:06I will allow you to continue working for Owen
00:34:10as long as you never tell him
00:34:13that Tom is his son
00:34:14or anyone else
00:34:16or what? this time
00:34:17hmm?
00:34:19Tom is an A-plus student
00:34:22nobody's gonna expel him because of one of your wins
00:34:24not this time
00:34:25especially not when they all find out that he is the child of our next mayor
00:34:31sweetheart
00:34:33you underestimate me
00:34:35Tom is my grandchild
00:34:37I have no intention of pressuring anyone to expel him
00:34:42really?
00:34:42no, I'll let fate do that for me
00:34:47I would, um, answer that if I were you
00:34:53Ms. Holden, hi!
00:34:55is everything okay? what's wrong? did something happen to Tom?
00:34:58not to Tom, by Tom
00:35:00he vandalized the school's computer lab
00:35:02wait, sir, what?
00:35:05that, no, that doesn't sound like Tom
00:35:07he would never
00:35:07I know, but the damage was so severe
00:35:10we brought in the police
00:35:11and we have Tom's DNA at the scene
00:35:15DNA?
00:35:17I'm sorry to tell you
00:35:19Tom is suspended from school
00:35:21and thus disqualified for the student council elections
00:35:25no, no, no, no, no, Ms. Holden, please
00:35:28look, this is just, this is a terrible mistake
00:35:31Tom loves this school
00:35:33he loves it, he would never do anything like that
00:35:35parents often have blind spots when it comes to their children
00:35:39the school board will meet and decide if Tom should be expelled
00:35:44ex-
00:35:44goodbye
00:35:50another fatherless child turned to crime
00:35:54first there'll be a police report
00:35:56then child welfare will get involved
00:36:00why you might lose everything
00:36:03what kind of person
00:36:05frames their own grandchild
00:36:07a woman
00:36:09who loves her son
00:36:12now are you going to keep your mouth shut
00:36:15about Tom being Owens
00:36:17or are you going to open it
00:36:19and ruin Tom's life
00:36:24fine
00:36:27you win
00:36:29I won't say anything to Owen or to Tom
00:36:32but you have to get this little incident erased off of Tom's record
00:36:37oh, I can't do that
00:36:39but I can have him reinstated in the student council election
00:36:44on the condition that
00:36:47you get out of our lives
00:36:49the moment this campaign ends
00:36:53hi
00:37:00yes, it's a lot of nuance
00:37:01it's hard to explain
00:37:02a few short soundbikes
00:37:03but it
00:37:05yes, thank you for your time
00:37:07I hope everyone listening goes out to vote
00:37:22hello?
00:37:23you okay in there?
00:37:25go away
00:37:26I'm sorry you're having a hard time, kid
00:37:29I can relate
00:37:32I once locked myself in that same stall after a bad day
00:37:34long time ago
00:37:41why would someone lie about me destroying the computer lab?
00:37:44I didn't even do anything
00:37:46yeah, you know in politics you learn a lot about lies
00:37:50liars are weak
00:37:51and they're afraid of the truth
00:37:52you just might have been the truth for someone
00:37:56who you running against?
00:37:57Jayden Green
00:37:58but I don't think it's him
00:38:00yesterday, our class pet, Yerwill the gerbil
00:38:03bit him
00:38:04he was crying for two hours
00:38:09how does Joe Callahan have such an amazing son
00:38:13and he's not even around?
00:38:16well, Jayden might not be the criminal mastermind
00:38:18but you know what else I've learned?
00:38:22the truth always wins in the end
00:38:25keep the faith
00:38:44you always stick your tongue out like that when you're concentrating?
00:38:48I guess
00:38:49I do the same thing
00:38:52he couldn't be mine
00:38:54could he?
00:38:57Tom, I heard about the computer lab
00:38:59I'm so sorry, are you okay?
00:39:01where are you?
00:39:03oh!
00:39:05Ms. Holden, hi, what are you doing here?
00:39:08following up on your son's vandalism
00:39:11I don't know if you understand how much damage was done
00:39:15it looks even worse than your house
00:39:19oh, oh, um
00:39:21sorry, I just, I started a new job
00:39:23and I haven't really had time to quit
00:39:24I admit I was surprised to learn Tom was behind it
00:39:27he's a model student
00:39:29but now I understand
00:39:32children often act out when they are neglected
00:39:36neglected?
00:39:38I would never neglect Tom
00:39:41and he didn't act out, he was framed
00:39:43oh, well, if you know the perpetrator, I'd love to know
00:39:46she'll never believe Eleanor did it
00:39:48not without any proof
00:39:49and then Tom would get thrown out
00:39:51I know Tom liked the back of my hand
00:39:54he would never act out like this
00:39:56the evidence says otherwise
00:39:59and, uh, as the parent
00:40:01it is your responsibility
00:40:03to pay for the damages
00:40:07$20,000?
00:40:10well, I don't have that kind of money
00:40:12Ms. Watson
00:40:14your son smashed 15 laptops
00:40:17and broke three windows
00:40:19the only reason he did not get expelled
00:40:22is because Eleanor Carter spoke on his behalf
00:40:26she's the one who did this in the first place
00:40:28and if I leave your house today without a check
00:40:31even she can't help him
00:40:35Tom?
00:40:37where were you?
00:40:39wait, are you saying you had no idea where your son was this whole time?
00:40:45his bus should have dropped him off long ago
00:40:48I missed it
00:40:49what?
00:40:51how did you get home?
00:40:52I got a ride
00:40:53with who?
00:40:54this is far worse than I imagined
00:40:56your son is hitchhiking
00:40:58I'm afraid I'm going to have to report you to Child Protective Services
00:41:02still strict as ever, aren't we, Ms. Holden?
00:41:08hmmm
00:41:09what are you doing here?
00:41:11get to I'm a rat
00:41:12and I'm far from a stranger, Ms. Holden
00:41:14can I go?
00:41:15I have homework
00:41:16yes
00:41:18Owen Carter, my favorite student
00:41:20get over here
00:41:26I can hold off on calling CPS for now
00:41:29But I still need for you to pay for the damages to the computer, lad, Ms. Watson.
00:41:34Ma'am, Tom told me he didn't do it.
00:41:36And I believe him.
00:41:38Trust me, after working in Washington, I know a liar when I see one.
00:41:43Be that as it may, in the absence of another culprit, we need Ms. Watson to reimburse us.
00:41:49Yeah, it's fine. I just, I need a day to go to the bank and get a loan.
00:41:53I got it. How much?
00:41:55No, I'm not taking your money.
00:41:57$20,000.
00:42:00There you are.
00:42:03I've got my eye on you.
00:42:09That was completely inappropriate.
00:42:12I told you that I'm fine on my own, and I have been fine on my own raising Tom all
00:42:17of these years.
00:42:18Why, because Joe wasn't in the picture?
00:42:21Come on, Sarah, I don't buy that.
00:42:24Whose child is Tom, really?
00:42:29Is Tom really Joes?
00:42:31I want to tell him so bad that his mom would have ruined Tom's life.
00:42:40Tom is...
00:42:45Joes.
00:42:47And he's not in the picture, because I never told him.
00:42:51Why not? Don't you think Tom should know his father?
00:42:53I agree, he should.
00:42:57But, Joe's father forced me to keep it a secret in order to help his career.
00:43:04What an ass. Who does that to their own grandson just for a career?
00:43:08Damn, parents will do anything for their kids.
00:43:10But, Owen, please, you cannot tell anybody. It'll be a scandal.
00:43:13You know I won't.
00:43:15I never take the low road.
00:43:17He raised an amazing boy.
00:43:20And I'm glad I got to meet him.
00:43:22Why, well, I should go check on him. He's had a hard day.
00:43:25Oh, he's fine. I already talked to him.
00:43:34You have no idea how much that means to me.
00:43:38It's just been me and Tom for so long.
00:43:45No one has ever cared for us like that.
00:43:48It's been a long time for me too, fairy.
00:44:02Goodnight.
00:44:19What magic you're working today, fairy?
00:44:21We are going to explain your stance on small businesses.
00:44:24Ah, yes. The stance I haven't been able to articulate.
00:44:27I know, but you will.
00:44:28For right now, though, we're going to film a video here.
00:44:31My friend Daisy works here.
00:44:32All you have to do is go in and ask her about her salary.
00:44:34That's it. She'll answer. It'll be gold.
00:44:38Okay. Trust you.
00:44:42Something's missing.
00:44:44Um...
00:44:46I always carry a spare for Tom just in case.
00:44:48It might be a little swell on you, but we are going to make it work.
00:45:07Where do you want me?
00:45:09Um, inside.
00:45:10We should all probably go inside and you can finish that.
00:45:16Daisy, if your boss raised your wages, you think you'd work faster?
00:45:21Honestly, no.
00:45:23You stupid girl. This is a disaster.
00:45:26You are ruining him.
00:45:29If you were paid more, it wouldn't motivate you to work faster.
00:45:32I mean, I already work as fast as I can.
00:45:35So if you were paid more, it wouldn't increase profits here.
00:45:38I didn't say that. I would definitely make money for this place.
00:45:41Okay, so tell me about that. If you worked the same amount...
00:45:45If I got paid what I was worth, then I would feel like my employers valued me. And I would
00:45:51smell more.
00:45:52Here's that classic house blend, just the way you like it.
00:45:58Now, wouldn't you return to a place with service like that?
00:46:02I come back for that smile every day.
00:46:05Conant!
00:46:06Oh, perfect, you two!
00:46:07I don't even know what to say anymore. You saved me again.
00:46:09Oh!
00:46:11Good job. I'm so proud of you. I mean, good job.
00:46:14He's never going to end up with me, as long as that stupid whore is still around.
00:46:19Leave it to me. I have friends in high places, like the police.
00:46:25And if you do exactly as I said, you can separate them for good.
00:46:37Hey, really great work today. I'll see you at the gala tonight.
00:46:51Hi. Is there a problem, officer?
00:46:55We received a report of reckless driving for this vehicle.
00:46:58Uh, this vehicle's been parked for hours.
00:47:00I smell alcohol. Have you been drinking, ma'am?
00:47:03No, no, absolutely not.
00:47:05What's in that bag?
00:47:06Um, I don't know. It's probably my son's.
00:47:15Ma'am, step out of the car. You're under arrest for drunk driving.
00:47:22This is huge.
00:47:23Hands down your back.
00:47:24No, the whiskey's not mine. I promise.
00:47:27And I'm LeBron James.
00:47:28Everyone lies to get out of crime.
00:47:30I didn't commit a crime.
00:47:32Driving with an open container isn't even a misdemeanor.
00:47:34The suspect is clearly drunk, acting hysterical, resisting arrest.
00:47:39Oh, please, please just listen to me.
00:47:42I have a kid at home, and I have to get back to him.
00:47:46Eleanor! Eleanor, you've been with me all day.
00:47:48Please, will you tell him that I have not been drinking?
00:47:50I'm sorry. Do we know each other?
00:47:53Seriously?
00:47:54Look, please, please just call Owen.
00:47:56Come with me, ma'am.
00:47:58What do you think you're doing?
00:48:01Mr. Carter!
00:48:03Wow. Is that you?
00:48:04Yes.
00:48:06This woman's my employee.
00:48:07Be that as it may, sir, she had an open bottle of whiskey in the car.
00:48:11I think I told you that it's not mine. It's not mine.
00:48:13And she's been very combative.
00:48:15I have reason to believe she's drunk.
00:48:17She's been with me all day.
00:48:19She's been drinking, I know.
00:48:21And as for the bottle of whiskey in her car, it's not hers.
00:48:25Release her.
00:48:28Now, or I'll call your commander.
00:48:30Officer Jacobs is a good friend of mine.
00:48:32He'd love to hear the way you're abusing your power.
00:48:34Well, if you can vouch for her.
00:48:36He'd love to hear the way you're abusing your power.
00:49:06That sounds...
00:49:09It's probably not a good look for a candidate to be dating a staffer.
00:49:13Well, it didn't mean romantically.
00:49:15It's a campaign event.
00:49:17Oh.
00:49:18We need to plan my speech for election night.
00:49:20And you've just been working so hard.
00:49:22I think you deserve a night off.
00:49:24Well, in that case, how can I say no?
00:49:30Senator Whitmore, thank you again for coming.
00:49:32It means the world.
00:49:34When you call, I always come.
00:49:36Oh, and here's the man of the hour.
00:49:43And who is that fine young lady as his arm around?
00:49:48Oh, that's just some little slut.
00:49:50You can have her if you like.
00:49:52Now, Mrs. Carter, I bristle at the very suggestion.
00:49:55I'm a man of great ethics and dignity.
00:49:59Senator Whitmore, didn't know you'd be here.
00:50:01It's an honor.
00:50:02I have wonderful news.
00:50:04Because I'm always looking out for my son, I have managed to convince the senator to be your political advisor
00:50:10for the rest of the campaign.
00:50:15But the election's tomorrow.
00:50:17Son, I can tell you from my experience, the only hours that matter to man's campaign are the last 24.
00:50:22So let's finish strong.
00:50:24I really appreciate the offer, and I'm really grateful for your support, but I already have an advisor.
00:50:30I'd like you to meet Sarah Watson.
00:50:32It is my deep pleasure to meet you.
00:50:38Sarah's been absolutely integral to this campaign.
00:50:41I mean, my poll numbers just keep jumping up because of her.
00:50:45If I win tomorrow, it's going to be her fault, not mine.
00:50:48Well, if you all excuse me, I've got to go give a speech.
00:50:52Owen didn't mean to refuse your wise counsel.
00:50:56He's just very loyal.
00:50:59You and Sarah can work together.
00:51:04I like the sound of that.
00:51:12Tomorrow's the big day.
00:51:14And we couldn't have gotten here without all your hard work and dedication.
00:51:18So, to sum up the journey we've all been on together,
00:51:21my brilliant advisor, my fairy, Sarah, has prepared a little presentation for us.
00:51:32Don't worry.
00:51:33Her world is about to completely fall apart.
00:51:54Great advisor for swimsuits.
00:51:58I'd let her advise me on every position.
00:52:05Shut it down.
00:52:07Shut it down.
00:52:11I'm going to find who did this stupid prank.
00:52:13Until then, I want you all to know that that woman you just laughed at
00:52:16is the most talented, hardworking woman I've ever met.
00:52:19She's a single mom who works day in and day out for her son.
00:52:22Not for money, not for recognition, but for love.
00:52:25And beyond that, she's helped me recognize my purpose.
00:52:29And that is to bring a better life to the people of this city.
00:52:35So, my advice to all of you is don't laugh at Sarah.
00:52:40Be Sarah.
00:52:46That bitch has nine lives.
00:52:51He's right, you know.
00:52:54Well, you made it.
00:52:55Of course.
00:52:56I wouldn't miss her.
00:52:58And I've decided to be an influencer
00:53:00and being seen around Owen will rake in the followers.
00:53:04So, thank you.
00:53:06Excellent job.
00:53:07Really nice.
00:53:08Really nice.
00:53:09Wow.
00:53:09No one has ever stood up for me like that.
00:53:14He's incredible.
00:53:20The speech needed work.
00:53:24But the picture was perfect.
00:53:28Easy.
00:53:29No need to make a scene, young lady.
00:53:31We're only talking.
00:53:32Senator, I think you've had a little bit too much to drink.
00:53:36So, let me go and get you some water.
00:53:37No, no.
00:53:38Don't walk away from the one man that can actually do something for your future.
00:53:42Excellent job.
00:53:42In return, you can do a little something for me.
00:53:51You're going to enjoy this.
00:53:55I see.
00:53:56A little quid pro quo, huh?
00:53:58Let's see if you can take it as well as you give it.
00:54:02Don't you dare touch her.
00:54:04Come on, Carter.
00:54:05What's the point of being a politician if you can't enjoy the power in you?
00:54:09Now, step aside and let me enjoy.
00:54:12You apologize to her.
00:54:14Can't get the hell out of here.
00:54:15You're making the mistake of your life, kid.
00:54:18Do it now.
00:54:19I'm sorry.
00:54:20But you're a frigid bitch.
00:54:22I can't enjoy your brain.
00:54:23I can't enjoy your brain.
00:54:28You just punched a senator.
00:54:30Are you okay?
00:54:31I won't be.
00:54:32If you lose this campaign, the election is tomorrow.
00:54:36Okay.
00:54:37Okay.
00:54:38No one's around.
00:54:39Maybe nobody saw.
00:54:41We have to get out of here and pray he does not remember this in the morning.
00:54:48Can I see your hand?
00:54:52Ooh.
00:54:56My logo at center is going to be sleeping it off for a while.
00:55:01I'm just...
00:55:03I know when we were escaping from the gym, it kind of reminded me of when we used to...
00:55:09Sneak out of the assembly here?
00:55:11Yeah.
00:55:12Yeah.
00:55:13Come right here to this room.
00:55:16We told my mom we had homework.
00:55:18Homework was the last thing we did.
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:21The only thing I seem to remember studying was you.
00:55:40Hi, honey.
00:55:41How was your leadership conference?
00:55:43Okay.
00:55:44Yeah, yeah.
00:55:44Aunt Daisy's going to be with you tonight.
00:55:46I'm going to be home late.
00:55:48So, yeah, yeah.
00:55:49We'll practice your speech in the morning.
00:55:50I love you.
00:55:52You're amazing, you know that?
00:55:55The way you raise such a sweet, successful kid all on your own.
00:56:00Uh, we should probably wash this off before you bandage it.
00:56:04About that.
00:56:05I haven't been able to get a plumber in here.
00:56:08The only running water I've got is in the tub.
00:56:13Uh, this one?
00:56:16Hey.
00:56:18Handy.
00:56:22Is it broken?
00:56:23Nah, the water just takes a second.
00:56:32Well, I'm all wet now.
00:56:33You're all wet now, huh?
00:56:35Whatever.
00:56:35Okay, just come in here and I'll wash your hands.
00:56:38Wait.
00:56:39You're going to get me all wet.
00:56:41I would never.
00:56:43Got my eye on you.
00:56:45Just get over here.
00:56:51Get easy.
00:56:52Get ***.
00:57:07You!
00:57:08Get ***.
00:57:10Get ***.
00:57:30What do you say, Gary?
00:57:48I never forgot your smell.
00:58:00The sound of your laugh.
00:58:11I never forgot you, Sarah.
00:58:22Don't move.
00:58:23You look perfect in this light.
00:58:28Good morning.
00:58:29Good morning.
00:58:36I missed you.
00:58:37I missed you, too.
00:58:40But...
00:58:41Oh, and this scares me.
00:58:43What, the campaign?
00:58:45My mom?
00:58:46Look, Sarah, we're gonna figure this out.
00:58:49No one can defeat us when we're together.
00:58:51I'm here to stay.
00:58:53I have to tell him.
00:58:55He's Tom's father, and I have to tell him right now.
00:59:00Owen, I've been keeping a secret from you.
00:59:04And when I tell you, I don't know if you'll ever be able to forgive me.
00:59:11There's nothing you could say that would change the way I feel about you.
00:59:18Tom...
00:59:21Is...
00:59:22Owen, are you in there?
00:59:24Oh, my God.
00:59:25That's your move.
00:59:25Um, I'll hide.
00:59:26No.
00:59:27We're together now.
00:59:28We have nothing to hide.
00:59:33I should have known.
00:59:34Mom, I'm a grown man.
00:59:35Yes, and I don't have time to deal with this.
00:59:39And I am guessing this means you haven't had time to see the news yet.
00:59:50You assaulted the senator on the night before election day?
00:59:54The man is a state hero.
00:59:57Do you want to lose?
00:59:58He tried to assault Sarah.
01:00:00Oh, why am I not surprised?
01:00:02You've been bad luck to my son his whole life.
01:00:05None of this is Sarah's fault.
01:00:07She does nothing but cause damage.
01:00:09Who knows what other secrets she might have that could ruin your life?
01:00:12Sarah didn't cause any of this.
01:00:15Owen, your mom's right.
01:00:21What are you talking about?
01:00:22You've only ever made my life better.
01:00:24Even when she cheated on you with Joe Callahan.
01:00:27Mom, that was years ago.
01:00:30I don't want to cause you any more trouble.
01:00:33You need to distance yourself from me.
01:00:36So, I'm resigning as your advisor.
01:00:41Sarah.
01:00:41Excellent.
01:00:42So, we'll issue a denial.
01:00:44Claim it's a fake video put out by your rivals.
01:00:47Liars are people who are afraid of the truth.
01:00:50That's not me.
01:00:51Owen, think of your political life.
01:00:54I don't want that life if I can't have my integrity.
01:00:57Where are you going?
01:00:59Do something I should have done a long time ago.
01:01:01Talk to Joe Callahan.
01:01:05You tell me, huh?
01:01:09Where the hell have you been?
01:01:11It's election day.
01:01:11I need to shut down the food bank and get to the polls.
01:01:18What the fuck, Carter?
01:01:19You're here to beat me up like you did to Senator Whitmore?
01:01:21He deserved it.
01:01:22Whatever the reason, that's the best thing that could have happened to me.
01:01:25You just handed me this election on a silver platter.
01:01:28He sexually assaulted Sarah Watson.
01:01:30You remember Sarah.
01:01:32You two hooked up in high school when she was still with me.
01:01:34So you're just here for revenge?
01:01:37By another casualty of your mental breakdown?
01:01:39Look, I want you to issue a joint statement with me against the Senator.
01:01:43Now write.
01:01:44No, I'm writing this into the Mayor's office.
01:01:47I mean, there are so many corporations in my pocket.
01:01:50And I'm cashing in.
01:01:52Do the right thing for once, Joe.
01:01:55Sarah's the mother of your child.
01:01:57What the fuck are you talking about, Carter?
01:01:59I never slept with Sarah.
01:02:02So Joe isn't Tom's father.
01:02:05You never slept with Sarah?
01:02:07No, Sarah came on to me that one time, kissed me, you saw us, then she disappeared, and that's it.
01:02:18Where the fuck's my driver?
01:02:22Hey, Tom, Daisy, where are y'all?
01:02:26Okay, ha, I'm not moving for jokes.
01:02:28Where are you guys?
01:02:29Tom, Daisy.
01:02:30You can't find your son.
01:02:32Miss Holden?
01:02:33Uh, sorry, what are you doing here again?
01:02:37I received an anonymous tip that Tom was left alone last night.
01:02:41As his principal, I came over right away to check.
01:02:45And to see if I need to call CPS.
01:02:48Okay.
01:02:49There has been a huge misunderstanding.
01:02:51My friend stayed with Tom last night, so they're just probably out getting breakfast or something right now.
01:02:55Sarah, I'm so sorry.
01:02:57I got locked in the bathroom at the gala, and then my phone died.
01:03:00I just...
01:03:00Look, so are you saying that you didn't make it here last night?
01:03:04No.
01:03:06Where is Tom?
01:03:09Tom?
01:03:10Tom, please, please, where are you?
01:03:12Your babysitter never arrived to take care of your son, and now he's missing?
01:03:17This is very serious.
01:03:18Miss Holden, if you care about Tom at all, I need you to help me look for him.
01:03:23I will help Tom by calling the police and having you arrested.
01:03:28What?
01:03:28Tom needs to be placed in a safe home.
01:03:31And between your bikini photos at the campaign headquarters and the video of you egging Owen Carter on to hit
01:03:40our senator, you belong in prison.
01:03:44I don't have time for this bullshit right now.
01:03:46I need to find my son.
01:03:54Oh, my God.
01:03:55I was just at HQ, and I overheard someone saying that they saw your son.
01:04:00He's down by the river with some older man.
01:04:05Mom?
01:04:06I'm fine.
01:04:10Hi.
01:04:11Oh, my God.
01:04:12I was so worried.
01:04:14I...
01:04:16Where were you?
01:04:17When I woke up, you weren't here, and neither was Daisy.
01:04:20So I went to the cafe to look for you, and Owen found me.
01:04:24I've heard enough.
01:04:27Mr. Carter can't save you this time.
01:04:30Your child could have been killed while you were off doing God knows what.
01:04:34It wasn't her fault.
01:04:36Somebody locked me in the bathroom.
01:04:42You.
01:04:44You did this.
01:04:45You locked Daisy in that bathroom.
01:04:48Probably on Eleanor's orders.
01:04:50I'm willing to bet that you're also the one that made that call to Miss Holden.
01:04:55You know what?
01:04:56You mess with me.
01:04:58Fine.
01:04:59I can handle it.
01:05:01But you crossed a line trying to get my son taken away from me.
01:05:07I will kill you.
01:05:08I'm going to kill her.
01:05:09Hey, hey, hey.
01:05:10She's not worth it.
01:05:13Brittany, you can see yourself out now.
01:05:15Owen, I can explain.
01:05:17I was just talking to us.
01:05:18Owen, please.
01:05:18You're fired.
01:05:20I'm going to try everything I've done.
01:05:28I'll add assault to the list of things I need to report to the police and CPS.
01:05:33Poor Tom has no stable adult presence in his life.
01:05:38But I do.
01:05:40Owen Carter is my father.
01:05:44Owen Carter is your father.
01:05:46Of course.
01:05:47Isn't that right, Dad?
01:05:50Yes.
01:05:52He's my son.
01:05:56Can't you see we look alike?
01:05:58I've known you a long time, Mr. Carter.
01:06:01You've never mentioned any children.
01:06:04Well, we didn't want it to get out.
01:06:06We were young and unmarried and thought it might scare off the voters.
01:06:10But Tom is my son.
01:06:12If Tom has a stable parental figure in his life,
01:06:16then I don't have to call the authorities.
01:06:21I'm sorry.
01:06:22I really was only trying to help Tom.
01:06:31Now, does anyone have a charger?
01:06:34I need to upload my videos.
01:06:36The public is waiting.
01:06:37Sure, Aunt Daisy.
01:06:46Thank you for saving us again.
01:06:52Well, it was all thanks to this little guy concocting that story that I'm his father.
01:06:57The resourcefulness of a true politician.
01:06:59How'd you come up with that brilliant story?
01:07:01I told you, it's in my blood.
01:07:06Should I tell Owen now that he's Tom's father?
01:07:14Owen.
01:07:18Meet your son.
01:07:21Tom.
01:07:22Tom.
01:07:24Owen Carter is your dad.
01:07:27For real.
01:07:30Tom.
01:07:31Tom's my son.
01:07:33You're my dad?
01:07:35No way.
01:07:36Way.
01:07:36Long way, but...
01:07:41Dad!
01:07:42I can't believe it.
01:07:46You know, it's strange.
01:07:47But I think I can believe it.
01:07:50You can't?
01:07:55Yeah, I, uh...
01:07:57Talked to Joe.
01:07:58He said you two never...
01:07:59Yeah.
01:08:00You know?
01:08:01Yeah.
01:08:03Um...
01:08:03Owen, listen, I'm really sorry...
01:08:06That I lied to you.
01:08:07I just...
01:08:09I thought this would ruin your career.
01:08:11And your mom had promised me...
01:08:13That it would.
01:08:15And...
01:08:16She forced me to break up with you.
01:08:19And she gave me money for an abortion.
01:08:22She what?
01:08:23I know.
01:08:23But it's not an excuse.
01:08:24I know that it's not an excuse.
01:08:25I am so sorry you had a right to all of those years with your son.
01:08:30Hey, people.
01:08:31Let bygones be bygones.
01:08:35So, are you and mom boyfriend and girlfriend?
01:08:40Well, I don't know.
01:08:43Are we?
01:08:48Why can't you just say yes?
01:08:51I lied to you.
01:08:53I don't know how to come back from that.
01:08:55I can fix this.
01:08:57Like a politician.
01:08:59Dad, do you love mom?
01:09:03I do.
01:09:06I don't want to be with her.
01:09:08The future mayor has stated his position.
01:09:10Your rebuttal?
01:09:12My rebuttal.
01:09:22Is that?
01:09:23The ring you were going to propose to me with in high school?
01:09:26You kept it.
01:09:27I hoped for so long that this moment would come.
01:09:33It has.
01:09:37Sarah Watson.
01:09:39Will you marry me?
01:09:43Yes.
01:09:45Owen, it's always been you.
01:09:50We're going to be a family?
01:09:53I'm the mayor's son.
01:09:56Oh, my God.
01:09:57The election.
01:09:59Joe's video.
01:10:00We never made a rebuttal.
01:10:01What do we do?
01:10:02The only thing we can do.
01:10:04Lose.
01:10:06No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:10:07You can still win this.
01:10:09Nah, the polls are open.
01:10:10Joe's going to win.
01:10:11No, no, I will.
01:10:12I'll go.
01:10:13I will give an interview.
01:10:13I'll tell everybody what happened.
01:10:14You were just protecting me.
01:10:15Too little, too late.
01:10:17It's your word against the senators.
01:10:19But you said the truth always wins.
01:10:21Hey.
01:10:24And the truth did win today.
01:10:26The only truth that matters.
01:10:28That you're my son.
01:10:30We're going to go to HQ with our heads held high.
01:10:33We're going to say thank you to the volunteers and staffers.
01:10:36And we're going to move right on to the next election.
01:10:40Because that's what we do.
01:10:42I'm sorry.
01:10:46You guys, my video is blowing up.
01:10:50I mean, I guess I did look good in that dress.
01:10:53Whoa.
01:10:54Did I miss something?
01:10:59Where the hell is Owen?
01:11:04How dare you walk in here with my son after you cost him the election?
01:11:08Mother, meet your grandson.
01:11:11My son, the one you tried to have aborted.
01:11:16You forced Sarah to hide him from me for all these years.
01:11:21Convinced her to break my heart.
01:11:23And then you tried to have him expelled?
01:11:25How could you?
01:11:26I did it for you.
01:11:28So you could go to a prestigious college and go to D.C. and live your dreams.
01:11:34Without me, you'd be a plumber right now.
01:11:37If it would give me back ten years with my son, I would gladly be a plumber.
01:11:42Well, you might get your wish.
01:11:45Since you punched Senator Whitmore, you're certain to lose the race.
01:11:49That's what you care about?
01:11:52Just go.
01:11:53I can't even look at you.
01:11:55Owen?
01:11:56You know, Mother, I'm not going to lose this race because I'm going to withdraw from it
01:12:01to focus on the important things.
01:12:15It doesn't make any sense.
01:12:17I've gotten a million views in just two hours.
01:12:20What?
01:12:20Yes.
01:12:21Let me see.
01:12:26Dear friends, I'm so grateful for all the hard work you put into this campaign.
01:12:31But I regret to inform you that due to personal circumstances, I'm withdrawing my candidacy
01:12:38for mayor.
01:12:41No, no, no, no, no.
01:12:42He's not.
01:12:43He is not.
01:12:47Everyone, open the news.
01:12:49My video has gone viral.
01:12:53You need to watch Daisy's video right now.
01:12:56Dress is from H&C.
01:12:59Okay, look right there.
01:13:00Zoom in.
01:13:02The lip liner is from Foxy.
01:13:04Make sure y'all click the link in my bio.
01:13:06Carter protected a woman.
01:13:08He's the mayor we need.
01:13:10People are starting to believe you.
01:13:12You're still in this race.
01:13:14Owen is not in there yet.
01:13:19Mom, Dad, guess what?
01:13:21I won.
01:13:22I'm student council president.
01:13:23What?
01:13:24What?
01:13:24That's amazing, buddy.
01:13:25Come here.
01:13:26Come here.
01:13:28You'll win too, Dad.
01:13:29I know it.
01:13:30Just now.
01:13:34That'll be the results.
01:13:37I...
01:13:37I can't.
01:13:39Okay.
01:13:41Hello?
01:13:44Yeah.
01:13:46Yeah, I'll tell him.
01:13:52How bad is it?
01:13:54A landslide.
01:13:57Congratulations, Mayor Carter.
01:14:00What?
01:14:00Yeah.
01:14:01You won?
01:14:04My dad is mayor!
01:14:14It's all thanks to you.
01:14:18Congratulations, son.
01:14:20All I ever wanted was treat you to be happy.
01:14:24I went about it the wrong way, but I never, I never meant to hurt you.
01:14:31I'm so, so sorry.
01:14:34You are my life.
01:14:39Please, forgive me.
01:14:46Hey.
01:14:50You don't owe my mother anything.
01:14:51You don't owe my mother anything.
01:14:52No.
01:14:55But, you'll find this out soon enough.
01:14:59When you become a parent, your entire world becomes about that child.
01:15:05And I know what it's like to not see straight, try and protect them.
01:15:11And you're going to make plenty of mistakes, too.
01:15:13Trust me.
01:15:15You should forgive her.
01:15:32Now, who wants a victory photo?
01:15:37One, two, three.
01:15:43You're going to make a great cover story.
01:15:47Oh, I am so sorry.
01:15:49We're renovating right now.
01:15:50We?
01:15:51You may not get a say in the design.
01:15:53You have much more important things to worry about, Mr. Mayor.
01:15:57Mm-hmm.
01:16:00Congratulations, the mayor he left.
01:16:02One small question that interests our readers.
01:16:06Is it hard for you to work together, live together, and raise a child together?
01:16:12Well, we have one rule at home.
01:16:14Whatever the argument, no matter who says what, the truth always wins in the end.
01:16:19And who decides what the truth is?
01:16:22Me.
01:16:35Me.
01:16:36Me.
01:16:37Me.
01:16:37Me.
01:16:37You
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