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A childhood promise turned into a lifetime of secrets… She never imagined that the boy she trusted would grow up to be a secret billionaire. Years later, that hidden fortune and forbidden love threaten to shatter their hearts forever. Experience shocking twists, emotional drama, and a story of passion, betrayal, and hidden wealth in this unforgettable 2026 Full Drama!
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00:00:01All I knew was that I was marrying my childhood crush.
00:00:08The little boy I steal cookies and make trouble with.
00:00:12Yet, I had no idea how much it would break my heart.
00:00:26If you can do this, Ava, you can do this.
00:00:33You're nervous.
00:00:35Why isn't she walking in?
00:00:36She's probably nervous too.
00:00:38You haven't seen each other since you were kids.
00:00:40I'm not worried.
00:00:42I've always liked her.
00:00:55So she hasn't lost the baby date?
00:00:56Yeah, honestly, I can't believe he even agreed to this.
00:00:59Her family is so rich and they couldn't afford to buy a dress that actually fits.
00:01:04I guess there isn't enough money in the world to buy the amount of fabric she'd need.
00:01:10People are whispering.
00:01:12This wedding brings together two of the area's richest families.
00:01:15This is a great day.
00:01:18I'm proud of you.
00:01:22I'm proud of you.
00:01:22Can't pay for a process, but not enough money to buy a taste either.
00:01:24Such a shame.
00:01:28It'd be embarrassed to see that on the street.
00:01:30Being a sock dress lining the trash can outside.
00:01:54Hi, Alfie.
00:01:59You have lipstick on your teeth.
00:02:01Oh.
00:02:09What was Alfie thinking?
00:02:11I would be so embarrassed to be seen with her on the street, let alone the altar.
00:02:15I can't believe he's going to wake up to her looking like that every day.
00:02:19Go ahead.
00:02:20Let's get this over.
00:02:21Ladies and gentlemen.
00:02:30Did you see what your grandfather gave to me?
00:02:32Alfie, he asked me to wear it at your family's annual garden party.
00:02:36We're hosting that this year, right?
00:02:39Alfie?
00:02:44Alfie, I know I don't really fit it in.
00:02:47You should probably get ready for bed.
00:02:48Oh.
00:02:49Oh.
00:02:51Right.
00:02:53I need to use the restroom.
00:03:20I need to use the restroom.
00:03:41I've seen she hasn't lost the beta rate.
00:03:43No, honestly, I can't believe he even agreed to this.
00:03:46What was Alfie thinking?
00:03:48I would be so embarrassed to be seen with her on the street.
00:03:51I love you, Alfie.
00:03:53What the hell are you doing?
00:03:55I just, I don't know.
00:03:57You haven't said much to me, and I wanted to feel close.
00:04:03Yeah, but just get into bed.
00:04:14You think I'm ugly, don't you?
00:04:17You want some appetite?
00:04:19I know what you look like.
00:04:21I know what I think.
00:04:23It just matters that you and I be upkeep these families a good name.
00:04:27Don't forget, that's all this marriage is about.
00:04:42That was some party last night.
00:04:44Did you drink enough last night?
00:04:45You're trying to black out what you did.
00:04:47If I drank to get all the things this family forced me to do, I might be dead.
00:04:58There's no forgetting that, I'm afraid.
00:05:00Yeah, we have guests, Ava.
00:05:02Oh, I didn't know.
00:05:04Hi, Sloane.
00:05:06You look lovely this morning.
00:05:08I know.
00:05:09Tell me, Ava, were you trying to seduce your husband last night?
00:05:13Oh, no.
00:05:14I just like to be comfy in my house.
00:05:16Well, there's a time and a place.
00:05:20You should go get changed.
00:05:28Oh, Alfie, don't look!
00:05:34Oh, Alfie, don't look!
00:05:38I...
00:05:38I...
00:05:40Oops!
00:05:47Some breakfast, man?
00:05:48Hello.
00:05:49Um, no, no.
00:05:52I'd actually like to do it myself, if that's okay.
00:05:54Oh, sure.
00:05:55Whatever you want to do.
00:06:00What's the news about our venture, the cooking show?
00:06:04Ah, yeah, yeah.
00:06:05The director wants to bring in Victoria Vaughn for a screen test.
00:06:09Victoria who?
00:06:10Victoria Vaughn, the food critic.
00:06:13She's like a huge deal.
00:06:15But I was supposed to be host.
00:06:20Alfie?
00:06:21I'm sure if Alfie invests in a larger share,
00:06:25you can be whatever he wants you to be.
00:06:27Anything?
00:06:36Anything?
00:06:38Excuse us.
00:06:43I thought you were getting changed.
00:06:45I will.
00:06:46I just wanted breakfast.
00:06:56Miss Christy.
00:06:59Have you made this?
00:07:02Ava, this is incredible.
00:07:04Food is one of my passions.
00:07:08It's an egg omelette, Jude.
00:07:10Relax.
00:07:12And what is it that you get paid for exactly?
00:07:15That's enough.
00:07:16I wanted to make the eggs.
00:07:18To what?
00:07:19Impress your husband?
00:07:22I guess I don't blame you.
00:07:24It's not every day a woman like you gets to marry a catch like him.
00:07:34It's not every day a woman like you gets to marry a catch like him.
00:07:41Actually, it's because I run this house now.
00:07:44I can do whatever I want.
00:07:47If you ever get the chance.
00:07:49I'm sure you don't understand.
00:07:53Excuse us.
00:07:57You didn't have to stand up for me back there.
00:08:00But thank you.
00:08:02Oh, please.
00:08:02She does not get to talk to you like that.
00:08:07Now, let's get me changed.
00:08:09All the money in the world and not an ounce of glamour.
00:08:13Miss Christie.
00:08:14I'm sorry.
00:08:15We can make this work.
00:08:23Wow.
00:08:26Oh, honey.
00:08:38Alfie can see right through your cheap dresses and slap together hairdo.
00:08:43You may think you know him, but I've known him his entire life.
00:08:48I know what he likes.
00:08:50And you, aren't it?
00:08:53Just give me back the necklace.
00:08:55Don't tell me you're actually trying to get him to love you.
00:08:58To even think you're remotely pretty.
00:09:04You want your necklace?
00:09:11Hey.
00:09:12Look at the pig playing in the dirt.
00:09:17Oh, ow, ow, ow, my arm.
00:09:19Something's wrong.
00:09:20What happened?
00:09:20Her necklace, it fell.
00:09:23Sometimes that happens on a thicker neck.
00:09:25And I tried to help, but then she shoved me like a barbarian.
00:09:28It's bruised.
00:09:31I think it's bruised.
00:09:33She's fine.
00:09:34I'm fine, too, if you're wondering.
00:09:36I was just trying to help.
00:09:37I thought we could be friends, Ava.
00:09:40I'll just go now.
00:09:43I'll walk you out, Sloane.
00:09:48Ow.
00:09:53What happened back there?
00:09:55Sloane's my friend.
00:09:56Your friend took my necklace.
00:09:58And that's why you pushed her.
00:09:59How do you think I ended up on the ground, Alfie?
00:10:02Ron, you expect me to believe that Sloane lied and pushed you?
00:10:05Listen to yourself, Ava.
00:10:07That necklace was a gift from your grandfather.
00:10:10Let her keep it.
00:10:12I don't understand how you can let yourself be seen like that.
00:10:15What exactly?
00:10:20Who walks around in a house with a robe in front of guests?
00:10:24What were you thinking?
00:10:25I'm just an embarrassment to you, aren't I?
00:10:28The ugly girl that you're forced to marry.
00:10:30Look, if you're going to walk around the house looking like a fool, that's fine.
00:10:33But I can't have you acting like one in front of guests.
00:10:36Okay, we have an image to uphold.
00:10:40I'm leaving for a month on business.
00:10:43You've changed.
00:10:45I don't know you anymore.
00:10:49The Alfie that was my friend when I never cared about such things.
00:10:53I've grown up, Ava.
00:10:54Maybe if you had to, you'd see that everybody cares how they're singing.
00:11:04Oh, darling, you can't take it personally.
00:11:08He was conditioned to speak like that, spending so much time in this elite circle.
00:11:12The only way he knows to be is to be tame and proper.
00:11:17And the only right way for me to be spin and glamorous.
00:11:21That's not true.
00:11:23He just needs to open his eyes and see how wonderful you are.
00:11:26Ask your true self.
00:11:29All he sees are my flaws.
00:11:32He's just like everyone else in his elite circle.
00:11:36He's so different from the boy I knew.
00:11:40That boy's still in there somewhere.
00:11:42If only we could get him to see past these so-called flaws.
00:11:50If I took these so-called flaws away, he would have to finally see me.
00:11:55And see that he was so wrong about me.
00:11:59I'm not a fool.
00:12:00I'm just free.
00:12:03If you can't beat him, join him.
00:12:06And Ben beat him.
00:12:08Miss Christy, I'm going to need a tape measure and my credit card.
00:12:17Come on, play.
00:12:19Take it.
00:12:28Take it up.
00:12:29I have a few times smaller.
00:12:36This is a dream.
00:12:38I know why you did all this.
00:12:39But don't forget, you were perfect before.
00:12:42Thanks.
00:12:44We'll see if it was all worth it.
00:12:52Alfie.
00:12:53My boy, you've thrown a great party this year.
00:12:56I just landed an hour ago.
00:12:58This looks like the works of Miss Christy.
00:13:00And the what?
00:13:02Hello!
00:13:03What a wonderful party!
00:13:11Where is your beautiful wife?
00:13:14I wish I knew.
00:13:14I think we need to talk.
00:13:16I said things to her.
00:13:18I think I owe her an apology.
00:13:20You'll learn in time.
00:13:21A good marriage consists of a lot of apologies.
00:13:26Alfie, don't bore him.
00:13:28Do you like my dress?
00:13:30Do you like my dress?
00:13:55Do you like my dress?
00:14:00Is that the new Prada gown?
00:14:02Ow, it was just on the runway last week.
00:14:04Ava Stani, as always.
00:14:07This poor old man's memory.
00:14:09Your memory is failing you, grandfather?
00:14:12This can't be Ava.
00:14:16I'll get us some drinks.
00:14:23This is a private event.
00:14:25You need to leave.
00:14:37You're not fooling anyone with this knock-off designer dress.
00:14:41I can see from here the material is so cheap.
00:14:44Is it?
00:14:46That's not what the designer told me.
00:14:48Right, because you're close personal friends with her?
00:14:51Prada's lead designer?
00:14:53She was certainly happy to make me this dress.
00:14:56It's a one-of-a-kind, made to match my necklace.
00:15:01Don't forget the cookies you made, Miss Ava.
00:15:06Bye.
00:15:09I made these just for you.
00:15:11Oh, Ava, thank you.
00:15:25Hey, gorgeous.
00:15:26May I have this dance?
00:15:27Oh, my gosh, you came.
00:15:34Alfie?
00:15:35Won't you dance with me?
00:15:40I've done you and Ava.
00:15:42I've done a marvelous job.
00:15:44Excuse me, you fall off the radar for a month and you show up looking like this universe.
00:15:47Who are you?
00:15:48And what have you done with Ava?
00:15:50It is still me and your best friend.
00:15:53I just wanted to prove a point.
00:15:57You never said how I looked.
00:15:59His dress is new.
00:16:01Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:16:02He's fine.
00:16:03Who is that man?
00:16:05He does know about me, right?
00:16:07He knows.
00:16:08He never asked about my plans.
00:16:09Well, I think you succeeded in proving your point.
00:16:11Alfie hasn't been able to look away from you.
00:16:19God, I knew it.
00:16:21He is just as shallow as the rest of us.
00:16:23I wanted to thank you for investing more into the cooking show.
00:16:26I would stand a chance against Victoria Vaughn.
00:16:29She's way too accomplished for them to choose me over her.
00:16:33Of course.
00:16:34Of course.
00:16:35There's nothing.
00:16:38You take such good care of me.
00:16:44Ava, just, um, I...
00:16:47Would you like to dance with your wife?
00:16:48Yes.
00:16:56Ava?
00:16:57About how we left things...
00:16:59You know this is the most attention that you've given me since we got married?
00:17:03You wouldn't even dance with me on our wedding day.
00:17:06I get it.
00:17:06I was harsh before.
00:17:08You're right.
00:17:08I change myself.
00:17:10Suddenly, you're okay being seen with me.
00:17:13Nobody has insulted me once tonight.
00:17:15You look wonderful.
00:17:17You were also right in proving to me that you were just as shallow as everyone else.
00:17:22No, I'm not.
00:17:24Ava, I just...
00:17:27People, Ava, you have always been beautiful.
00:17:32If I was always beautiful, then why did you want me to change?
00:17:35I didn't ask you to change like this.
00:17:38Right.
00:17:39Because you love my old body and my old robe so much.
00:17:43Hey, hey, Ava.
00:17:45Do you have any idea how much I thought about you in that robe while I was away?
00:17:54I need these just for you.
00:18:15Grandpa, wait!
00:18:17Help!
00:18:18Somebody call 911!
00:18:20What happened?
00:18:21He ate a cookie and started having some sort of reaction.
00:18:24They say we're cookies from Ava.
00:18:26Ava!
00:18:27You put cinnamon in them!
00:18:29Ava, is this true?
00:18:31You've known this for years!
00:18:33I didn't put any cinnamon in them!
00:18:34You have to believe me!
00:18:35I didn't do it!
00:18:36Ava, enough!
00:18:37With the flaming!
00:18:38He could die!
00:18:41No!
00:18:42No, no, no!
00:18:43Ava, Ava, Ava!
00:18:45Oh!
00:18:52We should dump these.
00:18:54They've caused enough harm.
00:19:00Are you crazy?
00:19:02Leave the cookies, all right?
00:19:03People are watching and you'll ruin your dress.
00:19:05I don't care about my dress, Alfie.
00:19:07I care that you know that I would never harm the one person that actually cares about me here.
00:19:13Sloan did this!
00:19:14Did what?
00:19:16What purposely hurt my grandfather to what?
00:19:20Frame you?
00:19:20Yes!
00:19:21Because she hates me!
00:19:23Even more so now that I'm beautiful and I have the best designer clothes and the husband that she wants.
00:19:28She tries to embarrass me every chance that she gets and obviously it is working!
00:19:33Listen to yourself!
00:19:34No, you listen!
00:19:35There is a reason why I'd away from these fake people for so long.
00:19:39I assumed you'd be different, but you're not.
00:19:42This is ridiculous.
00:19:44My grandfather's in the hospital right now.
00:19:46I don't have time to be arguing with you.
00:19:48You should never marry me.
00:19:52It wasn't my choice.
00:20:20It wasn't my choice.
00:20:26It wasn't my choice.
00:20:27Dear diary, today was my 11th birthday party.
00:20:30The magician was fine, but playing with Ava was even better.
00:20:35Ava and I stuck into the kitchen to steal some of the cookies that Miss Christy gets at the special
00:20:40market.
00:20:41I was nervous someone would see us, but Ava was so brave.
00:20:44I felt brave too.
00:20:46Grandpa says I should be more mindful of what I do since I'll be in charge one day.
00:20:50But Ava reminded me that we love these cookies.
00:20:55They make us happy.
00:20:57And she likes when I smile.
00:20:59Not just because I lost my friend too.
00:21:03I hope we are friends forever.
00:21:05Love Alfie.
00:21:09Come in.
00:21:10Hey.
00:21:11I got a call.
00:21:12Grandfather's going to be okay.
00:21:15Good.
00:21:18Um...
00:21:23I'm going to go sleep on the couch.
00:21:36Smells great, Miss Christy.
00:21:38I'll take a plate.
00:21:46Miss Ava made it, sir.
00:21:48I tried to save you some leftovers, but you wouldn't let me.
00:21:52I'm sorry.
00:21:54It's such a shame too, because it's very good.
00:21:57I can make you a sandwich.
00:22:05Hey.
00:22:06Where are you going?
00:22:08And why are you dressed so nicely?
00:22:10You don't need to know.
00:22:12This marriage is just a good business deal.
00:22:14Nothing here.
00:22:15Remember.
00:22:16Remember.
00:22:28You're going to be an incredible host.
00:22:29Woo!
00:22:30I know!
00:22:31I can't wait to meet the director.
00:22:32He's going to love me.
00:22:35Have you thought about what dish you want to cook for the screen test?
00:22:38Oh, honey.
00:22:39I don't need to actually cook.
00:22:42I just got to look like my usual gorgeous self.
00:22:45Everything else is fake.
00:22:47Ava?
00:22:47What?
00:22:49Here we go.
00:22:51Thought I'd find you two here.
00:23:01I'm here to meet the director, Leo.
00:23:04Why?
00:23:06None of your business.
00:23:08S-L-O-A-N-E, Salone.
00:23:12What's up, girl?
00:23:13Hey.
00:23:14And Jude.
00:23:15What's up?
00:23:15I love you.
00:23:16Yes, we'll love you.
00:23:17Hi.
00:23:18I am here for the hosting job.
00:23:20I'm a mistake, I'm sure.
00:23:22This is Ava Harrison, and for some reason she thought she could be the host.
00:23:27Uh-uh.
00:23:27Ava Harrison, as in Alfie Harrison's wife.
00:23:31Yes, I'm his wife, but I also-
00:23:33Hold that thought, Ava.
00:23:34Uh, Leo.
00:23:36Go.
00:23:36Excuse me one second.
00:23:37I'll do it.
00:23:37All right.
00:23:38Let's do it.
00:23:40Leo.
00:23:41Uh-huh.
00:23:41What are you doing?
00:23:42Sloan's our host.
00:23:45Uh, she's supposed to be, but what am I going to do?
00:23:48Say no to Alfie Harrison's wife?
00:23:51No, I'm not.
00:23:53You want to make a show or not?
00:23:56I don't know what you're trying to do with this whole new look.
00:23:59But I'm warning you.
00:24:01Don't get in the way of what I want.
00:24:03Or what?
00:24:06What?
00:24:19You should be resting.
00:24:21Nonsense.
00:24:23I needed to talk with you.
00:24:25What happened yesterday was frightening.
00:24:27The thought of losing you-
00:24:28I'm only getting older.
00:24:32All this that I built means nothing unless you are fulfilled in life.
00:24:41Whatever is happening with Ava-
00:24:43Ah.
00:24:48I'll cancel my meetings for today.
00:24:55Jude.
00:24:57What do you-
00:24:58What do you mean Ava's there?
00:25:02She's at the TV station.
00:25:05No, I had nothing to do with it.
00:25:08I'm headed over.
00:25:19It's good, though.
00:25:20Okay?
00:25:20Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:25:21It's Chris, yeah.
00:25:22Thanks, bro.
00:25:25I got it.
00:25:26A screen test.
00:25:27Huh?
00:25:28Just what I want.
00:25:29Let's play this fair and square.
00:25:32Not what I want.
00:25:33I was supposed to have this spot.
00:25:34We're already going to do one.
00:25:35Why not a little bit of friendly competition?
00:25:38Sloan?
00:25:39Huh?
00:25:40Oh.
00:25:41Just go with me.
00:25:43I called Alfie.
00:25:45That's a fantastic idea.
00:25:48I'm just going to go to the bathroom.
00:25:50I'm just going to go to the bathroom.
00:26:20What are you doing here?
00:26:21Ava, why are you here?
00:26:22Did you tell her she could be the host?
00:26:24No, you didn't.
00:26:26Oh, so you just thought you could waltz in here
00:26:28and take it?
00:26:29Enough from you two.
00:26:32Hey, Ava, I did tell Sloane, you know,
00:26:35that she can have this job.
00:26:36She can, if she has a better screen test.
00:26:40You think you could do better than me on camera?
00:26:44This'll be good.
00:26:46Okay, fine, fine.
00:26:47Yeah, I guess it's only fair that I have some competition.
00:26:53Alfie, you should be the judge.
00:26:56What?
00:26:57He is our largest investor, after all.
00:26:59You may as well just make Sloane the host.
00:27:04Alfie prefers her anyways.
00:27:09Hey, you'd be surprised what my preferences are.
00:27:26All right, everyone, today, you'll be making a balsamic-glazed pork tenderloin.
00:27:33Action.
00:27:35Today, I'm going to show you how to make a delicious balsamic-glazed pork tenderloin
00:27:41without the balsamic glaze.
00:27:44Sometimes, people run out of key ingredients at the worst time.
00:27:48I'm here to save your day.
00:27:50So, if you're like me, and you feel like a challenge,
00:27:55this is what you'll need.
00:27:59She needs a glaze.
00:28:00It's in the name, Leo.
00:28:29Do you need a hand?
00:28:30Shut up.
00:28:33All right.
00:28:34All done here, folks.
00:28:36You can pair it with a red wine or really anything.
00:29:08I think we can all agree.
00:29:15Ava is the clear winner here.
00:29:19I mean, come on, Sloane, even you can't deny it.
00:29:23You know what?
00:29:24I was going to have the Victoria Vaughn come in for a screen test,
00:29:28but I'm just going to call her right now.
00:29:30Let her know that we found our girl.
00:29:41Hi, Leo.
00:29:47Victoria?
00:29:49Wait, Ava?
00:29:51I told you guys the director called me.
00:29:53You're Victoria Vaughn.
00:29:54Guilty.
00:29:56Food is my passion.
00:29:59I just use a different name in my articles and books,
00:30:02so people don't judge me for who I really am.
00:30:04If I'm going to be part of the show, then I think...
00:30:08What's the matter?
00:30:10Someone must have messed with my vinegar.
00:30:12That's why my food tasted so bad.
00:30:15Your dish tasted bad because you're a bad chef.
00:30:19You used straight vinegar, not balsamic.
00:30:21My dish tasted good because I didn't use the balsamic
00:30:25that you tampered with.
00:30:27What are you talking about, Ava?
00:30:32Alfie, you don't think I would actually harm her, do you?
00:30:44Alfie, you don't think I would actually harm her, do you?
00:30:52Here we go again.
00:30:54Sloane playing the victim.
00:30:56Oh, yeah.
00:30:56And let me guess, you're going to take her side, aren't you?
00:30:59Ava.
00:31:04I know Sloane.
00:31:06She isn't dumb enough to hurt my wife.
00:31:11Thank you, Alfie.
00:31:14Alfie, can I pull you aside for a second?
00:31:16No.
00:31:18If I'm going to be part of the show, then I think I should, and Leo should, hear what
00:31:25you have to say about it.
00:31:27Come on.
00:31:28This is business stuff.
00:31:30Either you tell all of us, or I'm out.
00:31:39Either you tell all of us, or I'm out.
00:31:42Go ahead.
00:31:42Share with all of us.
00:31:43I'm not losing this great host.
00:31:46Well, it's just, Alfie told Sloane she could host.
00:31:51Well, Leo's the director.
00:31:54It's his choice.
00:31:55I'm just wondering, are you the type of guy that would go back on your word?
00:32:01Get to the point, Jude.
00:32:02Sloane has that TV look that people expect.
00:32:07Ava's gorgeous, too, but there will always be that concern about whether she can maintain
00:32:12her new look.
00:32:13This is a cooking show.
00:32:15There will be lots of calories around, you know.
00:32:21Yeah.
00:32:22Jude, you make some good points.
00:32:25I do?
00:32:26I mean, I do.
00:32:27Thank you for noticing.
00:32:29Yeah.
00:32:30Yeah.
00:32:30You know, I think, I think there is a better project that you could be helping me on.
00:32:35Really?
00:32:35Yeah.
00:32:44Holy hell.
00:32:51Your new job is to stay away from me, my wife, and my businesses.
00:32:57Now get out of here.
00:32:58You're crazy.
00:32:59Get out of here!
00:33:07So, Ava's the host?
00:33:09Yes.
00:33:10Definitely.
00:33:11Alfie!
00:33:12Sloane, how would you like to be the cooking assistant of the show?
00:33:18Obviously, Ava is the choice for host.
00:33:22Why should I say Victoria Vaughn?
00:33:28Alfie!
00:33:29Sloane, how would you like to be the cooking assistant of the show?
00:33:38Ava?
00:33:39Ava?
00:33:41Ava?
00:33:43Ava?
00:33:44Ava?
00:33:44Ava, stop!
00:33:45Where are you going?
00:33:46Stop pretending like you're interested in me.
00:33:48Like you're taking care of me.
00:33:51I realize now, it's just because you know that I'm Victoria Vaughn.
00:33:55All you care about is your reputation.
00:33:58It's pathetic.
00:34:00Ava, stop.
00:34:02That's not it.
00:34:03You were so impressive in there.
00:34:05That's all.
00:34:06Stop lying to me.
00:34:07And yourself.
00:34:09I'm a liar.
00:34:10And why don't you tell me you were Victoria Vaughn?
00:34:13Because.
00:34:14I wanted you to like me.
00:34:16For me.
00:34:31I don't want Joan to be my assistant.
00:34:33Wait, this again?
00:34:35Alfie, I don't trust her.
00:34:38Why are you even following me anyways?
00:34:40Shouldn't you be inside with your real love?
00:34:42Enough of that.
00:34:44Sloane's my friend.
00:34:45If I wanted to marry her, I would have.
00:34:47No.
00:34:48You wouldn't have.
00:34:49Because that wouldn't be what your grandfather wanted.
00:35:05I can't wait to be the assistant.
00:35:07It's an honor.
00:35:09Cheers.
00:35:10Yes.
00:35:11This is going to be amazing.
00:35:24Oh.
00:35:27I just need a snack.
00:35:29I'll take it upstairs.
00:35:31Hey, you can stay.
00:35:32It's nighttime.
00:35:33Hit me in the morning.
00:35:34Just stay for now.
00:35:41You got cookies, too?
00:35:43Yep.
00:35:45Not as good as the, uh...
00:35:46Special market ones.
00:35:48What even was that market?
00:35:49I don't know.
00:35:51I thought you would know.
00:35:53Miss Christy won't tell me.
00:35:54I look at every shop I go to.
00:35:56So do I.
00:36:02Why was everything so much better when we were kids?
00:36:06These cookies, you and me, what changed?
00:36:16If I have...
00:36:17Oh, I should go to bed.
00:36:22I'm meeting a friend early for a workout.
00:36:38Good morning, sleepyhead.
00:36:43I need breakfast.
00:36:45Come join me downstairs before it gets cold.
00:37:14I need breakfast.
00:37:17been a fool. I've been so caught up in the game and the stupid rules. And I shouldn't have let
00:37:25them get into my head and I said things to you. Awful things that I wish I could take back.
00:37:33I know you didn't mean to hurt me. No. Never. I see how amazing you are. Just as you are,
00:37:43just as you've always been. You are an incredible woman. You're intelligent, you're beautiful
00:37:52and you're talented. And I shouldn't have taken you for granted. Will you forgive me?
00:38:29Oh my God.
00:38:36Look at me.
00:39:05Albie?
00:39:07Hey.
00:39:08What are you up to?
00:39:09I'm with a friend.
00:39:11Is everything all right?
00:39:13No, no.
00:39:14How's Grandpa?
00:39:15Yep, everything is...
00:39:18Who are you with?
00:39:19I said I was with a friend.
00:39:20I just told you.
00:39:23Do you need something?
00:39:24Which friend?
00:39:26I'm not doing this right now, Albie.
00:39:28Goodbye.
00:39:36Goodbye.
00:39:40Did you just hang up on Alfie Harrison?
00:39:45i'm just shocked i know things haven't been perfect but this is the guy you've had a
00:39:48giant crush on since you were a kid right that's enough the man of your dreams
00:39:54yeah well i'm not sure my dreams were correct he seems so obsessed with this
00:39:59slone girl forget slone i wish i could but she's everywhere
00:40:07what it's just i don't know we had a moment last night
00:40:13i felt like he was the man that i remembered i loved it i lo
00:40:24you you love him i didn't say that
00:40:30you need to go talk to that man now i'm not doing this with you
00:40:34goodbye
00:40:48today i'm going to show you how to make a delicious balsamic
00:40:53today i'm going to show you how to make
00:40:58alvy i need to tell you something and i'm afraid if i don't tell you now
00:41:03i never will what's going on the way you stood up for ava at the cook-off
00:41:09it's just you made me think about how you used to do that for me
00:41:13well my support for you was expected by my family but
00:41:18one that hasn't changed just feels like you don't care about me anymore now that ava's here
00:41:24yeah i guess you know things are different now that i'm a married man
00:41:32how different alvy i know you're working but this isn't
00:41:37ava what are you uh
00:41:43ava what are you uh um what are you doing here
00:41:48i want a divorce
00:41:53what were you thinking i i don't know i'm sorry i'll go make your egg no as long as you've
00:41:58done enough
00:42:05mr harrison you should get some sleep i want to stay awake for when she comes home
00:42:08she packed up her things she forgot her robe but other than that she told me she's no longer sleeping
00:42:15here anymore
00:42:15no she has to come back i'll i'll make sure she comes home
00:42:26i need your slices on you
00:42:29sloan you need to be four pages to your left
00:42:31but the camera doesn't record over there
00:42:39okay everyone settle in we go live in three two one action
00:42:46hi everyone welcome back today we're going to be making an onion soup
00:42:52delicious on a cool evening and great with bread
00:42:56first we're going to need some sliced onions
00:43:04today's your lucky day because it doesn't appear my assistant knows how to slice so i'm going to show her
00:43:10and all of you the best way to go
00:43:14everyone welcome sloan
00:43:19now watch carefully this will be fast
00:43:26now for the fun part
00:43:27I will bevakning
00:43:28you're carmelising
00:43:33nothing more relaxing than stirring onions in a pot for 20 minutes
00:43:39wow
00:43:41I'm serious
00:43:42ok
00:43:44ok
00:43:44ok
00:43:45ok
00:43:47ok
00:43:48ok
00:43:49ok
00:43:50ok
00:44:24First, we're going to need some sliced onion.
00:44:30I can smell the food from the bedroom.
00:44:32What are you making?
00:44:33Just onion soup.
00:44:35I'm watching the pro on the iPad.
00:44:40Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:44:42But before you ask me to turn it off, at least have a taste.
00:44:50And this is what it tastes like you're not even done.
00:44:52I am happy to let you finish.
00:44:54I can't wait to have a bowl of this.
00:44:57Would you like some?
00:44:59I don't think she'll sit with me.
00:45:01Really?
00:45:02The last time we ate together was when you were in a high chair and I was feeding you.
00:45:08Yeah, well, there's nobody to tell me that I can't eat with the help.
00:45:12If I get teary, it's because of the onion.
00:45:19And that is onion soup, Ava's way.
00:45:25And cut.
00:45:27That's a wrap, people.
00:45:29Great work, everyone.
00:45:30What a fun episode.
00:45:33The network called at lunch and they are thrilled with the show.
00:45:38I'm so happy to hear we're getting good reviews.
00:45:42We know if I got more screen time.
00:45:44I'd rather not fix something that isn't broken.
00:45:46Ava, my beautiful star.
00:45:48Yes.
00:45:48Keep up the good work.
00:45:50Okay?
00:45:50Come on.
00:45:51Thanks.
00:45:53Miss Lee, the coffee you ordered?
00:45:56Get me a water.
00:45:58Yes, miss.
00:45:59Hickle?
00:46:02It's fine.
00:46:03It's fine.
00:46:04It's fine.
00:46:05It's fine.
00:46:05It's fine.
00:46:06It's fine.
00:46:06It's fine.
00:46:12So, what do you think, Mr. Harrison?
00:46:18Could you, um, repeat that?
00:46:23We were discussing the recent errors with our clients, and we're going to apologize and make
00:46:28things right before things get worse.
00:46:30If we move quickly, we can salvage a relationship.
00:46:33What do you think?
00:46:35Better now than later.
00:46:39Excuse me, gentlemen.
00:46:40I, um, have to handle something important.
00:46:47I need to fix this before it's too late.
00:46:56Alfie.
00:47:03Ava.
00:47:04I miss having you at home.
00:47:06It feels so empty.
00:47:08And Miss Christie, she misses you too.
00:47:11I do miss Miss Christie.
00:47:14Did she push you up to this?
00:47:16Up to what?
00:47:18Okay.
00:47:20Hello.
00:47:21We haven't formally met.
00:47:22There's no need.
00:47:24There's no need.
00:47:24Come on.
00:47:25Maybe, should we.
00:47:27Okay.
00:47:28Come back.
00:47:34Give me knowledge.
00:47:37I'll see you later.
00:47:54My Mummer is calling me here.
00:47:55I care about her a lot.
00:47:56Quiet on set.
00:47:59Where's Sloan?
00:48:01Somebody find her for me, please?
00:48:03I need her to fly in the tomatoes.
00:48:05Huh.
00:48:08I can't.
00:48:09Why?
00:48:10I don't want to.
00:48:11I'll go find her.
00:48:13Let's take the time.
00:48:21That bitch won't get away with this.
00:48:25And see how her numbers do after this.
00:48:28Sloan.
00:48:31I thought I can trust you.
00:48:32Come on, I defended you.
00:48:34It's not what it looks like.
00:48:35It's a prank.
00:48:37It's a prank.
00:48:38Go ahead, drink it yourself.
00:48:38It's a prank.
00:48:39Go ahead.
00:48:39Okay.
00:48:40It's not a prank.
00:48:42Just, you have to understand.
00:48:45She has taken everything that I deserve.
00:48:48You.
00:48:49The show.
00:48:50Your grandfather's necklace.
00:48:52Bobby.
00:48:53Look at her.
00:48:55And look at me.
00:48:57We make sense.
00:48:59Not you and her.
00:49:01Everyone sees it.
00:49:02You're delusional.
00:49:06We were never gonna get married.
00:49:09I was never gonna give you that necklace.
00:49:11And my grandfather meets you.
00:49:16Yeah, well, that's what the cinnamon was for.
00:49:26Oh, hey.
00:49:30Get out of my sight.
00:49:32Go, get out of my, get out of my sight right now.
00:49:33Go.
00:49:38Ava was right all along.
00:49:46Welcome, everybody, to today's episode of Home Cook.
00:49:50I'm your host, Ava, and today we are going to make a delicious lamb dish.
00:49:55Hey, that's my job, if you don't mind.
00:49:58Just want to take a second.
00:50:00Sloan, you're fired.
00:50:02No, I...
00:50:03I made the mistake of putting trust in you for your mom when you were the least bit deserving of
00:50:07it.
00:50:08You are nothing like her.
00:50:10And it's clear that I put trust in a wrong woman.
00:50:14Alphie, please.
00:50:15Just leave.
00:50:17And don't talk to anybody in my circle again.
00:50:18You're cut.
00:50:24Can we get started again, Mr. Harrison?
00:50:26Yes.
00:50:27He's done with the theatrics.
00:50:41The beauty of this dish is that it's delicious and forgiving.
00:50:45You treat the lamb well.
00:50:47You season everything right.
00:50:49It has the potential to become something great.
00:50:53You just have to give it time.
00:50:55And be patient.
00:50:58Some people aren't cut out for these types of dishes.
00:51:01They expect perfection.
00:51:03But you never know if it's perfect until you cut in.
00:51:16Everyone, I have an announcement.
00:51:18Thank you to you and all of your hard work for bringing my wife's talents across the country.
00:51:24I am personally giving you all a bonus.
00:51:29Hey!
00:51:30Woo!
00:51:32Woo!
00:51:41I don't get it.
00:51:43I fired Sloan.
00:51:44I gave everybody bonuses and I brought her flowers.
00:51:47There must be something else that I can do to make her right.
00:51:49What else could it be?
00:51:53What do you think?
00:51:54It's not as good as Ava's.
00:51:57It may not be as good as Miss Ava's version, but it's still food, so eat it.
00:52:01Or else more cereal for you.
00:52:03I thought she would be happy with me for firing Sloan.
00:52:06I basically admitted she was right about everything.
00:52:08Right?
00:52:08Which she was.
00:52:11I miss her.
00:52:14You finally saw the truth.
00:52:17And I'm sure part of her appreciates what you did today.
00:52:21But the plain fact is that it may have been too late.
00:52:39And a woman like Ava doesn't actually need a man in her life.
00:52:45I think I may need her, though.
00:52:55Wait, I had it.
00:52:56Miss Christie?
00:52:59Need to break your arm.
00:53:04If you hurt one hair on my body, I have a mean punch and I'll use it.
00:53:07I mean, you have to break your arm for real.
00:53:09Just pretend.
00:53:10Ava will come home in an instant to take care of you.
00:53:13And then she'll see that I've changed.
00:53:15And she'll stay for good.
00:53:18Do you want me to lie to her?
00:53:21I love her.
00:53:22And I need your help.
00:53:24This is my one last shot.
00:53:25And I cannot live without her.
00:53:27Please.
00:53:35Where is she?
00:53:36Oh, Ava?
00:53:38Is that you?
00:53:39You didn't need to come back.
00:53:41Of course I did.
00:53:42What happened?
00:53:43What did the doctor say?
00:53:45The doctor said it'll take me two...
00:53:48I need three months to heal.
00:53:50I hate to ask you this, but...
00:53:52Can you stay here?
00:53:53Just until I'm better.
00:53:55Please.
00:53:56If my housework doesn't get done, I may get fired.
00:54:03Miss Christie, nobody is firing you.
00:54:06But I will come back to help out around the house.
00:54:17This looks delicious.
00:54:19Thanks, Ava.
00:54:21So, Miss Christie, how do you like the chili flakes I added in there?
00:54:26The chili flakes are great.
00:54:34I'm going to go to bed.
00:54:36Goodbye.
00:54:43Mmm, this is delicious.
00:54:46I really like the chili flakes, too.
00:54:52So, um, how's work been?
00:54:55I can't believe the season's almost over.
00:54:57It's been great since Sloan has gone.
00:55:00The wrap party will be so much more fun without her there.
00:55:03I'm so sorry that I didn't recognize Sloan's dastardly ways earlier on.
00:55:08You're too trusting.
00:55:10You gotta follow your gut.
00:55:12Even if it may not be the best look.
00:55:14You're right.
00:55:16You've always been right.
00:55:23Hey, can I, uh, take the master bedroom?
00:55:26I think the couch is doing a number on my back since Miss Christie took the guy's bed.
00:55:30No, you may not.
00:55:34Also, you have to clean up the dishes.
00:55:36I don't know if you're until the house is coming.
00:55:42I'll go.
00:55:49You're suiting me.
00:55:50Bye.
00:55:50Bye.
00:55:51Bye.
00:55:52Bye.
00:55:59Bye.
00:56:01Bye.
00:56:01Bye.
00:56:02Bye.
00:56:05Bye.
00:56:07Oh, my God.
00:57:05Oh, my God.
00:57:05But if you can't sleep, I know what will help.
00:57:19How often do you cook breakfast at 2 a.m.?
00:57:23This is the first.
00:57:27We're going to need some strawberries for these pancakes.
00:57:29Right, of course.
00:57:31We're also going to need some hot sauce for the eggs.
00:57:34Love where your head's at.
00:57:51I could eat like this every day.
00:57:54You still can.
00:57:57Are you saying you're coming back for good?
00:57:59I haven't decided yet.
00:58:01Miss Christie is getting a lot better, so...
00:58:04But you're my wife.
00:58:06Your wife in a marriage is basically a business deal.
00:58:13Oh, come on.
00:58:14That was a joke.
00:58:15Sort of.
00:58:16That was a good one.
00:58:18I'm just... I'm tired.
00:58:22You know, every time we're in this kitchen at night,
00:58:26it feels like I'm back with the little boy I had a crush on.
00:58:30And then out there in the world, you're totally different.
00:58:34I like the version here in the kitchen.
00:58:38I can actually get a read on him.
00:58:52Good morning.
00:58:53Heard you up late last night.
00:58:55I need to know where you bought the cookies.
00:58:57I've told you a million times.
00:58:58I'm not telling you.
00:59:00I need to know.
00:59:01Those cookies, they make me happy.
00:59:03And what's more is they make Ava happy.
00:59:05I just want her to enjoy that taste.
00:59:08Alfie, we have to go to the wrap party.
00:59:11Even if I told you, there wouldn't be enough time.
00:59:15I'll make time.
00:59:21If I give you this, you have to promise you're going to guard it with your wife.
00:59:25Of course.
00:59:31What is this?
00:59:33That right there is a piece of paper that my mother gave to me around the time you were born.
00:59:38This is her recipe.
00:59:39You made all those cookies.
00:59:42Yes and yes.
00:59:44And I didn't want you to know or else you bug me all the time because...
00:59:49It was so good.
00:59:50You've got some work to do.
00:59:52No.
00:59:53You can't.
00:59:54You need to make me a batch for Ava.
00:59:57I don't think so, darling.
00:59:59Why don't you go get familiar with the kitchen?
01:00:02No.
01:00:03Um, listen.
01:00:10We'll see ya next time.
01:00:12Thanks, Nico.
01:00:12I love you.
01:00:15I love you.
01:00:30Thanks, bro.
01:00:32Thanks,中國.
01:00:32I love you.
01:00:33You've got your advice on me.
01:00:33You've got your advice on me.
01:00:58Oh crap, of course.
01:01:16Thank you all for such a fun season.
01:01:19I can't wait to do it all again.
01:01:22You're here.
01:01:24Bravo.
01:01:29Alfie, I didn't think you were coming.
01:01:31I am the largest investor.
01:01:34Why wouldn't I?
01:01:42Ava, you love this man?
01:01:46I love this man very much.
01:01:48Are you jealous?
01:01:52How can you be so cruel?
01:01:58You know who also loves him?
01:02:00His boyfriend, Luca.
01:02:03I, you thought wrong.
01:02:11We're still husband and wife.
01:02:13I would never betray those vows like that.
01:02:16No matter what.
01:02:18No matter how many times you remind me that this marriage really is.
01:02:28No way.
01:02:29What store did you get these from?
01:02:31I said I have one.
01:02:38You have to tell me how you got me.
01:02:40You have to tell me more right now or I'm eating them all without you.
01:02:46You made them?
01:02:47It's a secret.
01:02:49You made them though?
01:02:50You got in the kitchen?
01:02:51You got dirty?
01:02:52I wanted to give you what you wanted.
01:02:54And this is what, you know, you mentioned.
01:03:00Ava, you deserve someone better than me.
01:03:01To think that I let you down even once kills me.
01:03:06You made so many changes into your life to fit my world when really we should have been creating a
01:03:13world of our own.
01:03:18Look at all these people.
01:03:20Rally behind you.
01:03:22Because you are a force inside and out.
01:03:26You are an inspiration inside and out.
01:03:31You are the most beautiful woman I have ever known.
01:03:34Ever since we were kids.
01:03:36Up until right now.
01:03:37I was so foolish.
01:03:40Not to admit it before.
01:03:42Not to worry about how I may look.
01:03:45Not to admit any kind of feeling for anyone, but it's you.
01:03:48I love you.
01:03:50And if you'll have me,
01:03:52I will spend the rest of my life proving to you that this marriage
01:03:57is more than just some convenient business deal to me.
01:04:04To me.
01:04:07To me.
01:04:09To me.
01:04:12To me.
01:04:14To me.
01:04:22To me.
01:04:25To me.
01:04:29To me.
01:04:29To me.
01:04:30To me.
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