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00:00:03Soon each of us will go our separate ways, to different cities, different colleges, but the
00:00:09important thing isn't so much where we're going, but what we take with us. Let's show the world
00:00:15that studying at Montclair isn't just a privilege, it's a responsibility. My boyfriend is the hottest
00:00:23and smartest guy in school, and I cannot believe he chose me. And just as bees spread pollen from
00:00:29one flower to another, allowing an entire field to bloom, now's our turn, to spread what
00:00:36we've learned at Montclair everywhere we go. I love you, fairy.
00:00:46I feel like I'm gonna be sick. No, no, no, no, but we use protection.
00:00:54Sarah, listen to me. I've let this little fling go on because I assumed you were just
00:00:59some high school amusement. Owen can't have some trashy low-class girl on his arm if he
00:01:05wants to succeed.
00:01:06What have you got there? Give it to me.
00:01:19You're pregnant. Oh, this is between me and Owen. Oh, you stupid girl. Owen has a future
00:01:28in D.C. and Congress. People say he could become President of the United States. If people find
00:01:35out he had a child out of wedlock in high school, his career is over before it begins. Is that
00:01:42what you want for Owen? For him to be stuck here with you? To give up his dreams? If you
00:01:50really love Owen, you will end this pregnancy and never speak to him again. Understand?
00:02:06Owen, I am so proud of you. After that performance, all the Ivy Leagues will be calling and then Congress.
00:02:13The sky's the limit for you. For us, you mean? Sarah's the reason I won today. You think
00:02:19you'd talk to some of your connections about getting her a scholarship too? Mom, you know
00:02:24it's not her fault she can't afford the Ivy Leagues. She's the most brilliant student in
00:02:27the school. I want her with me. You will end this pregnancy and never speak to him again.
00:02:36You know I'd do anything for you. Thanks, Mom. I have to do this for Owen's future. Sarah! Sarah, I've
00:02:51got great... Sarah! What are you doing? Exactly what I told her to. Owen, I'm so sorry. I...
00:03:03Hey, man. She came hunting me, so... Son of a bitch! Look at the Ivy Leagues in Congress. Don't
00:03:10ruin your future over some high school girlfriend. You better get out of here right now. I don't
00:03:16care, I'll break your face. I thought you loved me. We had a future. I don't love you. We
00:03:33never did. You need to move on with your life. I was going to propose to you. God, I'm just
00:03:46an idiot. Good job.
00:04:04The campaign officially starts tomorrow. Be ready. What the fuck? The coffee isn't even hot. If I
00:04:15wanted room temperature slop, I would have ordered it. I'm so sorry about that, ma'am. It was hot when
00:04:19I
00:04:19first brought it out, but you run a fog. How dare you contradict me? The customer is always
00:04:24right. Tony! Straighten out your employees, please. Otherwise, we won't be filming here
00:04:33tomorrow. Filming? Filming what? I'm sorry about that, Brittany. I'll straighten her out. You.
00:04:40You're lucky your ass is so nice. Otherwise, I'd fire it a long time ago. Now go clean the
00:04:44toilets. And that coffee is coming out of your tips.
00:04:53Why don't you quit? Unlike me, you're smart. You went to Montclair. You know
00:04:59I can't. Tom, come grab your lunch. There you go. Okay. Do you want to run your speech
00:05:07before you head out? I'm good, mom. Of course you're good. You're the best.
00:05:12Local women, get ready. Mom, turn up the TV. Owen Carter, who left 10 years ago for Washington,
00:05:18D.C., has returned to his hometown to run for mayor. From young, handsome billionaire to
00:05:23mayor of one of the East Coast's biggest cities. Can Carter pull it off? I can think of
00:05:28some things I'd love Owen Carter to pull off of me. Owen Carter? Wow, no way. Mom?
00:05:36Mom? Mom, what's wrong? Are you okay? Do you know Owen Carter? No. No. He was at Montclair
00:05:45with your mom. I want to be just like him one day. No wonder you have the same jeans.
00:05:51Wait. Jeans as in pants is what she meant. Um, as in he wears the same jeans and pants.
00:05:59As you do. So you are going to be late for your Young Leaders Conference. Remember, if you're late...
00:06:05You already lost the debate. Uh-huh. Goodbye, mom. I love you. Bye.
00:06:12I'm sorry. I slipped out. But you know you're going to have to tell him, right?
00:06:18You don't know Owen's mom. You will end his pregnancy and never speak to him again.
00:06:26As long as I can avoid him while he's on the campaign trail, it'll be fine.
00:06:30Yeah, about that. I just gotta push. He's supposed to be filming some PR thing for his campaign tomorrow.
00:06:37At the cafe. What?
00:06:43So, he comes in, you shake hands, talk about small business, the value of hard work, blah, blah, blah.
00:06:48That's Owen's PR director. He cannot find out I had his son. I have to avoid him.
00:06:54Showtime. Don't fuck this up, you guys.
00:06:57Yeah.
00:06:58Why is Owen Carter good for this role?
00:07:00Oh, my God. Everyone needs Owen Carter in their life.
00:07:03He's, like, literally perfect.
00:07:06He took everybody out of my mouth.
00:07:18You're gonna be our leader. You're gonna start by leading me.
00:07:25Get in line, bitches. I'm going to be Mrs. Mayor.
00:07:30We can already see Owen Carter's passionate fan base as he makes his first stop to the Simple Cafe where
00:07:35he wrote his first speeches.
00:07:40So, we go in, you chat with the business owner, you stick to the questions that I prepared for you
00:07:45because I did my opposition research.
00:07:46Brittany, my whole campaign is about helping small businesses. I think I know what questions to ask.
00:07:52All right.
00:08:11What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost.
00:08:13Not a ghost. A fairy.
00:08:27You sure you want to do this?
00:08:29Yeah.
00:08:31I want you to do the one first.
00:08:41All right. Let's get you out of the sun.
00:08:42Let's go inside.
00:08:53So much for not seeing Owen.
00:08:58Hello, future mayor. What can I get for you?
00:09:00Viennese coffee? A macchiato on soy?
00:09:02How about a Cortado with Ethiopian beans?
00:09:06Ah, wow.
00:09:07Guess my secret's out.
00:09:09Just, uh, black drip coffee, please.
00:09:13Oh, he's such a man.
00:09:15Don't let him notice me. Don't let him notice me.
00:09:17Sarah!
00:09:19How's blend for Mr. Carter?
00:09:27Let's go for a minute.
00:09:28What are you doing?
00:09:34Oh!
00:09:35Oh!
00:09:36Oh!
00:09:37Oh!
00:09:37Oh my God, I am...
00:09:38I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.
00:09:40Ah, are you okay?
00:09:41Heh.
00:09:42I'll live.
00:09:45How are you, Harry?
00:09:49That's gonna burn.
00:09:51Um...
00:09:52Luckily, I work all day with boiling hot liquids, so...
00:09:56I always carry something all on me.
00:09:57I am.
00:10:11Look at you saving me again.
00:10:13Just like old time South Airy.
00:10:17What the fuck, Sarah?
00:10:19You spilled coffee on the future mayor?
00:10:21Hey, it's just an accident. It's fine.
00:10:23You wanna know about small business?
00:10:24I'm gonna tell you the truth.
00:10:25I can't afford quality girls, so I have to set up a trash like...
00:10:29Hey!
00:10:29That is not okay.
00:10:31It most definitely isn't.
00:10:32I'm glad you agree.
00:10:34I'm gonna do what I should have done a long time ago.
00:10:36Sarah, you're fired.
00:10:38What?
00:10:39That is not what I meant.
00:10:41You know what?
00:10:43That's okay.
00:10:44I don't wanna work for a horny, misogynistic, shit-breathing asshole anyways.
00:10:49So actually...
00:10:51I quit!
00:10:52You fucking bitch!
00:10:55Don't you dare lay a hammer.
00:10:57Okay!
00:10:58I wanna do a photo op in this dump anyway.
00:11:01Let's get out of here.
00:11:02Yeah.
00:11:02Couldn't agree more.
00:11:08You know what?
00:11:08I'll find another job.
00:11:10I'll even work at night if I need to, to pay for Tom's education.
00:11:14Sarah, I'm not gonna let him fire you.
00:11:18I don't need you to fight my battles for me.
00:11:21I have been through enough since high school to learn how to survive on my own even when things get
00:11:25hard, so...
00:11:26What do you mean?
00:11:27What things?
00:11:29Things.
00:11:30Owen, I'm a grown woman.
00:11:32I've been through things.
00:11:33I know.
00:11:34You should at least let me give you a ride home.
00:11:37I live close enough to walk.
00:11:39It's fine.
00:11:40Uh, in that case, I might need a favor.
00:11:44I'm supposed to be on national TV in an hour and I am covered in coffee.
00:11:49Any chance I might use your shower?
00:12:00Thanks for helping me out.
00:12:02Yeah.
00:12:03I mean, I did spill coffee on you, so I would, yeah.
00:12:06Uh, shower is right there.
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:16Hi.
00:12:16You wouldn't happen to have a men's dress shirt lying around, would you?
00:12:20It belongs to a husband or boyfriend?
00:12:24Uh, no.
00:12:25No boyfriend.
00:12:25No husband.
00:12:26No shirt.
00:12:28The 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, yeah, saving money, I guess, but yeah.
00:12:48Mm-hmm.
00:12:48Ah, well, I'm sure my mom would kill me for doing an interview in this, but, uh,
00:12:54maybe it'll be relatable.
00:12:59So his mother still controls his life.
00:13:03She can't find out that I have Tom.
00:13:07Or that I'm even interacting with Owen at all.
00:13:12So what are you gonna 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.
00:13:19You were one of the smartest kids in the school.
00:13:22Yeah, well, life happened.
00:13:26And I'm actually glad Tony fired me.
00:13:28He's just, he's one of those people where he doesn't realize that society isn't measured by the people who lead
00:13:33it,
00:13:34but 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...
00:13:50By who it refuses to leave behind.
00:13:53So?
00:13:54I got a proposal for you.
00:13:58You should come work for me.
00:14:02I need a political advisor.
00:14:04Remember high school?
00:14:05You used to help me strategize for debate team.
00:14:08You, you helped me write up my talking points.
00:14:10You helped me beat Joe Callahan back then.
00:14:12We can beat him again now.
00:14:13You remember all that?
00:14:15I remember everything, Sarah.
00:14:20Sarah, what are you doing?
00:14:26Oh.
00:14:27Sorry.
00:14:29Truth is, I'm starting to feel like an imposter.
00:14:34It's only a matter of time before everybody's gonna start seeing it.
00:14:37Owen, you've always been the best.
00:14:39I was the best with you.
00:14:41That was high school. I didn't even go to college.
00:14:44That doesn't matter.
00:14:46I'd 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 got guts.
00:14:57What I have is responsibilities.
00:14:59I can't just start taking risks now.
00:15:02Sarah, you don't have a job.
00:15:07Right.
00:15:08Just think about it, okay?
00:15:11I won't forget what you were for me, Harry.
00:15:14We can do great things together.
00:15:28Are you crazy?
00:15:29Being Owen's advisor is the perfect job for you.
00:15:32Then 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 for so many reasons.
00:15:41Name one.
00:15:41One.
00:15:42His evil mom.
00:15:43She's vicious, she's connected, and she thinks I aborted her grandson.
00:15:51Is that Owen?
00:15:53I like the new look.
00:15:55One of my guiding principles is that a society is not measured by who leads it, but by who it
00:16:00refuses to leave behind.
00:16:01Don't tell me.
00:16:02You wrote that.
00:16:05Joe Callahan, your response.
00:16:06Like my opponent's sweatshirt, Owen Carter's not a serious candidate.
00:16:11No, he's a pretty boy-poser who left his hometown to become an out-of-touch Washington insider.
00:16:16I still can't believe he's running against that ass Joe Callahan.
00:16:20I mean, he's kinda right, though.
00:16:22Owen needs a miracle.
00:16:24I know how to make him a miracle.
00:16:26Okay.
00:16:27That's not. I can't.
00:16:29What 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.
00:16:37Go help him.
00:16:38We don't want Joe as mayor, right?
00:16:45Owen, as your PR consultant, I beg you, do not respond to Joe Callahan.
00:16:50He's just jealous that everyone was reporting on how devastatingly handsome you are.
00:16:54Which, you are.
00:17:02What the fuck is she doing here?
00:17:06Hey.
00:17:07Hey.
00:17:09Our high school library is your campaign headquarters?
00:17:12Ironic, isn't it?
00:17:13That's where I lost you to Joe Callahan.
00:17:16I'm about to lose to him again.
00:17:18I might have an idea that could help.
00:17:20No, that's stupid, though.
00:17:21You know what's your deal.
00:17:22No, no, wait.
00:17:23Tell me.
00:17:25What idea?
00:17:26Okay.
00:17:28You need to prove to the voters that you're the real deal.
00:17:32And I'll show them evidence that they can see with their own eyes.
00:17:35Tell me what to do.
00:17:36Call a press conference.
00:17:38My opponent, Joe Callahan, keeps saying I'm not authentic.
00:17:44And he's right.
00:17:46What the fuck?
00:17:47I did leave town.
00:17:49I went to Yale, Washington.
00:17:50I rubbed shoulders with the elites for years.
00:17:53But here's where Joe's wrong.
00:17:54I am proud of where I come from.
00:17:57That's why I want to be mayor of this town, so I can serve the hardworking people here.
00:18:01That's why I sold my house in D.C. and bought one right here.
00:18:07Visit anytime you like, Joe.
00:18:14You.
00:18:16What are you doing here?
00:18:17You have a lot of nerve 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.
00:18:29And I am very powerful in this town.
00:18:34Owen.
00:18:35Look who crashed your little event.
00:18:38The sweetheart who cheated on you with Joe Callahan.
00:18:42Mom, let's leave the past in the past.
00:18:45Sarah's my new political advisor.
00:18:49You gotta be kidding.
00:18:50She's your new advisor?
00:18:53Yes.
00:18:53She's a brilliant political mind.
00:18:55No.
00:18:56No.
00:18:56Nope.
00:18:57I don't work for him.
00:18:58I helped him with one small thing.
00:19:01That's it.
00:19:02I hope you'll reconsider.
00:19:03I'm behind in the polls.
00:19:05I need you.
00:19:05No, you don't.
00:19:06You already have Brittany and me.
00:19:08And this one didn't even go to college.
00:19:12She saved us.
00:19:13It was her idea to buy the house.
00:19:15That's just some basic idea from an inexperienced mind trying to pander to the masses.
00:19:22Okay.
00:19:23I'm gonna go.
00:19:25So thank you and goodbye.
00:19:28Mom, what are you doing here?
00:19:30You have a child?
00:19:32You have a child.
00:19:37Sarah, is this your son?
00:19:38Tom, what are you doing here?
00:19:40You forgot to give me my campaign stickers for the council.
00:19:43Daisy said you'd be here.
00:19:45Do you work for Owen Carter?
00:19:47Um...
00:19:48I don't know.
00:19:51Maybe.
00:19:52Wow.
00:19:53Mr. Carter.
00:19:54My 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, I once had the same job at the same school.
00:20:10Of course I know.
00:20:11I know, like, everything about you.
00:20:13Okay, bud.
00:20:14We gotta get back to work.
00:20:15Wait, can I get a picture first?
00:20:17Absolutely.
00:20:19Okay.
00:20:22Alright.
00:20:24One, two.
00:20:26We look so natural together.
00:20:29Maybe I should just tell them.
00:20:33The resemblance is uncanny.
00:20:35Any advice for my campaign?
00:20:37Ah, well...
00:20:39I've always said do good when no one's looking, but...
00:20:42Your mom's the real campaign genius.
00:20:44Thanks.
00:20:46I know.
00:20:46My mom told me my dad's a politician, too.
00:20:54Okay, you should probably get back to class.
00:20:56Bye, Mr. Carter.
00:20:57Good luck.
00:21:00Great kid.
00:21:02Yes, Sarah.
00:21:04Exactly...
00:21:04How old is your charming little boy?
00:21:09He's, um...
00:21:11Almost ten.
00:21:13Is it possible that Tom is my son?
00:21:16I understand now.
00:21:19That politician father...
00:21:21Must be Joe Callahan.
00:21:26I mean, they did date.
00:21:29Or at least whatever it was we saw them doing.
00:21:32Mom, it's none of our business.
00:21:35I'm gonna head out.
00:21:37Wait.
00:21:39I have a surprise for you.
00:21:42Okay.
00:21:48This room needs a little work.
00:21:53I cannot believe that this is the house you bought.
00:21:56Heh, you remember it?
00:21:58The house you grew up in.
00:22:00Smart.
00:22:01More of my photos of your childhood.
00:22:03Lots of good memories in this room.
00:22:05Mm-hmm.
00:22:11Admittedly, 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 and bring it down here.
00:22:20You used to put it right here.
00:22:21Oh, yeah.
00:22:22To be near my books.
00:22:24No, exactly.
00:22:26Oh, God.
00:22:26That was finals week.
00:22:29Finals week.
00:22:29This.
00:22:31That was our first time.
00:22:37Are you sure you want to do this?
00:22:40Yeah.
00:22:42I want you to be my first.
00:22:49That's why it still feels like home here.
00:22:52All my best memories were here.
00:22:54They all involved you.
00:22:59Owen, you can't be serious.
00:23:01We have three mansions, a penthouse in DC and Manhattan, a lake house, and you want to live here.
00:23:09I like it.
00:23:10I'm staying.
00:23:11May I have a word with my son?
00:23:16You never did think clearly when I came to that girl.
00:23:19She is trouble.
00:23:20She's not.
00:23:21And I'm a grown man.
00:23:23Trust me.
00:23:23Every choice she makes will cost you.
00:23:30Owen, I can't believe it.
00:23:31But that whole buying a house thing, it worked.
00:23:33You just went up almost 20 points in the polls.
00:23:38You see, Mom, you gotta trust me.
00:23:41Sarah and I can do great things together.
00:23:44Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
00:23:48Well, I'm doubling that squirrel's offer.
00:23:50That's my decision.
00:23:51It's not changing.
00:23:52All right.
00:23:53If that's your decision as your campaign manager, I will close the deal with her.
00:23:58Now, you just focus on winning and Sarah and I will start fresh.
00:24:05Hey, Sarah.
00:24:08Your plan worked.
00:24:09We went up in the polls.
00:24:11I know.
00:24:11I saw.
00:24:12See, Eleanor, I told you.
00:24:14I'm not trying to hurt Owen.
00:24:15I'm trying to help him.
00:24:17I am sure we can work together.
00:24:19Now, Owen has a call scheduled with the governor.
00:24:23We should let him take that.
00:24:31You saw the polls.
00:24:33Oh, just shut up.
00:24:34So in the end, you kept seeing Joe, even though it started as a facade.
00:24:41I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
00:24:44I can't tell her who Tom's father really is.
00:24:47Imagine getting knocked up by both candidates.
00:24:52Listen up, you two-bit skank.
00:24:54Here'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 and you got an abortion.
00:25:04I listened to you in high school.
00:25:07I'm not that little girl anymore.
00:25:09I'm not.
00:25:11I need this job and I would never hurt Owen.
00:25:15You have no idea who you're dealing with.
00:25:19You will tell Owen you are refusing the job or I will make your life hell.
00:25:25You already did make my life hell.
00:25:29You cost me the love of my life.
00:25:32I have nothing left to lose.
00:25:33Hmm.
00:25:34Really?
00:25:36Your son goes to Montclair Academy, correct?
00:25:41Did you know I am still on their school board?
00:25:45You leave my son out of this.
00:25:49If you want your bastard to have a future, you will get out of our lives.
00:25:55So either Tom loses the opportunity of his life or I lose the man who is the love of mine.
00:26:03So, Sarah, make your choice.
00:26:11Second, let's adjust the tie.
00:26:13Alright.
00:26:15You know what? Let's take a picture together.
00:26:19Don't we look like we're a couple?
00:26:21Sorry if I'm interrupting anything.
00:26:23You are interrupting everything.
00:26:26I just need to talk to Owen.
00:26:27Sure.
00:26:27This can wait.
00:26:30That whore.
00:26:31I will get my man.
00:26:33What's up?
00:26:34I can't take this job.
00:26:37Why?
00:26:38It's too hard.
00:26:39This working together, it's just bringing up a lot of really painful memories for me.
00:26:43Oh, look, Sarah, this is hard for me, too.
00:26:45I mean, you broke my heart, but I'm willing to put it behind me because...
00:26:49I believe in what we're doing here.
00:26:50Well, I do, too.
00:26:51I just can't.
00:26:53If I can't convince you to stay, you gotta at least let me pay you for your first day.
00:27:04Five thousand dollars?
00:27:05Five thousand dollars?
00:27:07For one day?
00:27:08Owen, I can't take.
00:27:09That's too much.
00:27:10And that one day, you changed the whole momentum of this election.
00:27:14You're really talented, Sarah.
00:27:16Truth is, I need you.
00:27:19I'm sorry.
00:27:21If you want your bastard to have a future, you will get out of our lives.
00:27:27I can't.
00:27:29Change your mind.
00:27:30I'm right here.
00:27:36Five grand.
00:27:37Five grand.
00:27:37For one day?
00:27:39We make a hundred and fifty dollars at the cafe.
00:27:41I know.
00:27:42But I have to give it back.
00:27:43Don't you dare.
00:27:44Okay, you don't have a job thanks to him.
00:27:47And you have bills to pay, you have a child to raise.
00:27:51Hey.
00:27:52Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:27:53What's up?
00:27:53What's wrong?
00:27:54Whoever does not know his past, his 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 had to fill out a family tree today to show
00:28:06the pride in where they come from.
00:28:08Freaking Jaden saw that I didn't know who my dad was.
00:28:13Though I don't have a future.
00:28:16Hey.
00:28:16Hey.
00:28:16Hey.
00:28:17No, no, no, no, no.
00:28:18Freaking Jaden doesn't know what he's talking about.
00:28:21He has no idea.
00:28:21He's wrong.
00:28:22Okay?
00:28:23No, he isn't.
00:28:24I'm withdrawing from the ring.
00:28:26Hey, hey.
00:28:26Don't do that, my love.
00:28:27Don't.
00:28:28Then tell me who my father is.
00:28:31I will.
00:28:32I will, hon.
00:28:33When you're older, though, I promise.
00:28:35Just not right now.
00:28:36Why not?
00:28:36It's complicated.
00:28:38But I promise, I promise you, you do have a future even if you don't have a dad, okay?
00:28:42I hate you!
00:28:48Sarah?
00:28:50Don't.
00:28:51Don't start with 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.
00:29:03To be honest, he'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, you can fight back.
00:29:14It'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.
00:29:24His career could be over.
00:29:26Okay, Sarah.
00:29:27This is not the 1970s.
00:29:30So what if he had a kid out of wedlock?
00:29:32Plenty of elected officials have done way worse.
00:29:36Tom and Owen both deserve to know the truth.
00:29:40You're right.
00:29:41Dad.
00:29:42I'm sorry.
00:29:49One criticism is that you're all style and no substance.
00:29:53That you offer no real solutions to the issues.
00:29:56Well, take small business for example.
00:29:57Mm-hmm.
00:29:58I proposed we raise workers' wages.
00:30:01Which...
00:30:02Which places a financial burden on small businesses, right?
00:30:05How can anyone benefit if they can't afford to keep their business running?
00:30:08Yes.
00:30:11Um...
00:30:13You'll have to excuse me.
00:30:15I'm...
00:30:15Having a little trouble articulating at the moment.
00:30:18Isn't it a public service job to articulate things to the public?
00:30:24He'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.
00:30:36My wish.
00:30:37That would be my dream.
00:30:39I've wanted Owen for years.
00:30:42Well, now's the time.
00:30:44Make your move.
00:30:47Owen.
00:30:48Hey.
00:30:49That was great.
00:30:49Sure.
00:30:51A few places we could...
00:30:52Tighten.
00:30:53Maybe we go get a drink?
00:30:55Talk...
00:30:56Strategy?
00:30:57Maybe later.
00:30:58Go after him.
00:30:59And make sure that white trash parasite stays away.
00:31:03What is your problem?
00:31:05Why is she good enough for Owen and I'm not?
00:31:08She actually helps his future.
00:31:11Remind me again how your story ended.
00:31:14Wow.
00:31:15No, I remember exactly how it ended.
00:31:17And I think it's time Owen finds out exactly who I knew it.
00:31:25Security?
00:31:26We have an intruder.
00:31:33Knew 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.
00:31:47You want to explain?
00:31:49No, you don't have to.
00:31:50You were right.
00:31:51We 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.
00:32:07And there's something you don't know.
00:32:08So tell me.
00:32:10Oh, just 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...
00:32:24Owen, the truth is...
00:32:25That...
00:32:26That's her.
00:32:28Arrest her.
00:32:29Mom, 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...
00:32:40I actually want to join your campaign.
00:32:43I've decided.
00:32:46Alright.
00:32:47Welcome back.
00:32:49Owen, no!
00:32:49Mom, I wanted to run for mayor of my hometown to reconnect with who I am.
00:32:54With what I believe in.
00:32:56Sarah's an integral part of that.
00:32:58I want her here.
00:32:59Nobody said anything like that to me in years.
00:33:02And in a minute, he'll know everything.
00:33:05Fine.
00:33:06If that's what you want.
00:33:09It's time for your interview.
00:33:11This is the most important network in the country.
00:33:13Let's nail it.
00:33:14Alright.
00:33:15So you finished 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.
00:33:24Not your business.
00:33:25That alert?
00:33:26I just got...
00:33:29It was a DNA test.
00:33:32I know...
00:33:33that Tom is Owen's son.
00:33:39That's right.
00:33:40Your son and I have a little chat yesterday.
00:33:43He's really very trusting.
00:33:45He didn't hesitate when I offered him a glass of water.
00:33:50Giving me plenty of DNA to work with.
00:33:54You have no right to approach my son.
00:33:56You had that child behind my back.
00:33:59Your back?
00:34:00My body?
00:34:01My choice?
00:34:02My choice.
00:34:02Oh, cool it with the protest slogans.
00:34:05And now listen to what's gonna happen here.
00:34:06I will allow you to continue working for Owen as long as you never tell him that Tom is his
00:34:15son or anyone else.
00:34:16Or what?
00:34:17This time, hmm?
00:34:19Tom is an A-plus student.
00:34:22Nobody's gonna expel him because of one of your wins.
00:34:25Not this time.
00:34:26Especially not when they all find out that he is the child of our next mayor.
00:34:32Sweetheart.
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?
00:34:43No, I'll let fate do that for me.
00:34:47I would, um, answer that if I were you.
00:34:53Uh, Miss Holden, hi.
00:34:55Is everything okay?
00:34:56What's wrong?
00:34:57Did something happen to Tom?
00:34:58Not to Tom, by Tom.
00:35:00He vandalized the school's computer lab.
00:35:03Wait, sir, what?
00:35:05That, no, that doesn't sound like Tom.
00:35:07He would never.
00:35:08I know, but the damage was so severe we brought in the police, and we have Tom's DNA at the
00:35:14scene.
00:35:16DNA?
00:35:17I'm sorry to tell you, Tom is suspended from school and thus disqualified for the student council elections.
00:35:26No, no, no, no, no, no, Miss Holden, please.
00:35:28Look, this is just, this is a terrible mistake.
00:35:32Tom loves this school.
00:35:33He loves it.
00:35:34He would never do anything like that.
00:35:36Parents often have blind spots when it comes to their children.
00:35:40The school board will meet and decide if Tom should be expelled.
00:35:44Ex-
00:35:45Goodbye.
00:35:50Another fatherless child turned to crime.
00:35:55First there'll be a police report, then child welfare will get involved.
00:36:00Why, you might lose everything.
00:36:03What kind of person frames their own grandchild?
00:36:07A woman who loves her son.
00:36:13Now, are you going to keep your mouth shut about Tom being Owens, or are you going to open it
00:36:19and ruin Tom's life?
00:36:25Fine.
00:36:28You win.
00:36:30I won't say anything to Owen or to Tom, but you have to get this little incident erased off of
00:36:36Tom's record.
00:36:37Oh, I can't do that, but I can have him reinstated in the student council election on the condition that
00:36:47you get out of our lives the moment this campaign ends.
00:36:54Hi.
00:37:00Y-yes, it's a lot of nuance. It's hard to explain. A few short soundbikes, but it...
00:37:05Yes, thank you for your time.
00:37:08I hope everyone listening goes out to vote.
00:37:22Hello? You okay in there?
00:37:25Oh, wait.
00:37:27I'm sorry you're having a hard time, kid.
00:37:30I can relate.
00:37:32I once locked myself in that same stall after a bad day, a long time ago.
00:37:42Why would someone lie about me destroying the computer lab? I didn't even do anything.
00:37:46Yeah, you know, in politics you learn a lot about lies.
00:37:50Liars are weak, and they're afraid of the truth.
00:37:53You just might have been the truth for someone.
00:37:56Who you running against?
00:37:58Jaden Green.
00:37:59But I don't think it's him.
00:38:01Yesterday, her class pet, Yerwill the gerbil, bit him.
00:38:05He was crying for two hours.
00:38:10How does Joe Callahan have such an amazing son, and he's not even around?
00:38:16Well, Jaden might not be the criminal mastermind, but...
00:38:20You know what else I've learned?
00:38:23The truth always wins in the end.
00:38:26Keep the pace.
00:38:44You always stick your tongue out like that when you're concentrating?
00:38:48I guess.
00:38:50I do the same thing.
00:38:52He couldn't be mine.
00:38:54Could he?
00:38:57Tom, I heard about the computer lab. I'm so sorry. Are you okay? Where are you?
00:39:04Oh!
00:39:06Ms. Holden, hi. What are you doing here?
00:39:09Following up on your son's vandalism. I don't know if you understand how much damage was done. It looks even
00:39:17worse than your house.
00:39:19Here.
00:39:19Oh, um...
00:39:21Sorry, I just... I started a new job, and I haven't really had time to go.
00:39:25I admit I was surprised to learn Tom was behind it.
00:39:28He's a model, student.
00:39:30But now I understand.
00:39:33Children often act out when they are neglected.
00:39:37Neglect?
00:39:39I would never neglect Tom, and he didn't act out. He was framed.
00:39:43Oh, well, if you know the perpetrator, I'd love to know.
00:39:47She'll never believe Eleanor did it. Not without any proof, and then Tom would get thrown out.
00:39:52I know Tom like the back of my hand. He would never act out like this.
00:39:56The evidence says otherwise. And, uh, as the parent, it is your responsibility to pay for the damages.
00:40:07$20,000?
00:40:11Well, I don't have that kind of money.
00:40:13Ms. Watson, your son smashed 15 laptops and broke three windows.
00:40:19The only reason he did not get expelled is because Eleanor Carter spoke on his behalf.
00:40:26Who's the one who did this in the first place?
00:40:28And if I leave your house today without a check, even she can't help him.
00:40:35Tom?
00:40:38Where were you?
00:40:40Wait, 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.
00:40:50What?
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. Your son is hitchhiking?
00:40:59I'm afraid I'm going to have to report you to Child Protective Services.
00:41:03Still strict as ever, aren't we, Ms. Holden?
00:41:08Owen?
00:41:10What are you doing here?
00:41:11Get Tom a rat. And I'm far from a stranger, Ms. Holden.
00:41:15Can I go? I have homework.
00:41:16Yes.
00:41:18Owen Carter, my favorite student. Get over here.
00:41:26I can hold off on calling CPS for now, but I still need for you to pay for the damages
00:41:32to the computer lad, Ms. Watson.
00:41:34Ma'am, Tom told me he didn't do it. And 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.
00:41:50Yeah, 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.
00:42:10That 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.
00:42:18Like as 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 ruin Tom's life.
00:42:41Tom 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.
00:42:56But...
00:42:58Joes' father forced me to keep it a secret in order to help his career.
00:43:04What an ass.
00:43:05Who does that to their own grandson just for a career?
00:43:08Damn, parents will do anything for their kids.
00:43:11But, Tom, please, you cannot tell anybody it'll be a scandal.
00:43:14You know I won't.
00:43:15I never take the low road.
00:43:17He raised an amazing boy.
00:43:20I'm glad I got to meet him.
00:43:22Well, I should go check on him.
00:43:24He'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.
00:43:49It's been a long time for me too, fairy.
00:44:01Good night.
00:44:03Good night.
00:44:18Hey.
00:44:19What magic you're working today, fairy?
00:44:22We are going to explain your stance on small businesses.
00:44:25Ah, 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.
00:44:35That's it. She'll answer.
00:44:36It'll be gold.
00:44:38Okay.
00:44:38Trust you.
00:44:42Something's missing.
00:44:45Um...
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...
00:45:10Inside.
00:45:11We should all probably go inside and you can finish that.
00:45:16Daisy.
00:45:17If 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.
00:45:33I 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.
00:45:42Okay, 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.
00:45:50And I would smell more.
00:45:53Here's that classic house blend just the way you like it.
00:45:59Now, wouldn't you return to a place with service like that?
00:46:02I come back for that smile every day.
00:46:05Cut it!
00:46:06Perfect, you two!
00:46:08I don't even know what to say anymore.
00:46:09You saved me again.
00:46:11Good job, so proud of you.
00:46:13I mean...
00:46:14Good job.
00:46:15He's never gonna end up with me, as long as that stupid whore is still around.
00:46:19Leave it to me.
00:46:20I have friends in high places, like the police.
00:46:25And if you do exactly as I said, we can separate them for good.
00:46:33Good job.
00:46:37Hey.
00:46:38Really great work today.
00:46:40I'll see you at the gala tonight.
00:46:52Hi.
00:46:53Is 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.
00:47:01I smell alcohol.
00:47:02Have you been drinking, ma'am?
00:47:03No, no.
00:47:04Absolutely not.
00:47:05What's in that bag?
00:47:07Um, I don't know.
00:47:08It's probably my son's.
00:47:16Ma'am, step out of the car.
00:47:18You're under arrest for drunk driving.
00:47:22This is huge.
00:47:24Hands on your back.
00:47:24No, the whiskey's not mine.
00:47:26I promise.
00:47:27And I'm LeBron James.
00:47:29Everyone lies to get out of crimes.
00:47:31I didn't commit a crime.
00:47:33Driving with an open container isn't even a misdemeanor.
00:47:35Suspect is clearly drunk.
00:47:38Acting hysterical.
00:47:39Resisting arrest.
00:47:40Oh, 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.
00:48:04Is that you?
00:48:05Yes.
00:48:06This woman's my employee.
00:48:08Be that as it may, sir.
00:48:09She had an open bottle of whiskey in the car.
00:48:11Then I told you that it's not mine.
00:48:13It's not mine.
00:48:13And she's been very combative.
00:48:15I have reason to believe she's drunk.
00:48:18She'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,
00:48:24it's not hers.
00:48:25Release her.
00:48:27Now.
00:48:29Or I'll call your commander.
00:48:30Officer Jacobs is a good friend of mine.
00:48:33He'd love to hear the way you're abusing your power.
00:48:35Well, you can vouch for her.
00:48:43I see you for me.
00:48:49You should be calling me my fairy.
00:48:51Magic happens when we're together.
00:48:53Why didn't you come back?
00:48:56I thought Tom might need his tie.
00:48:58And I wanted to ask you a favor.
00:49:00After that?
00:49:01Yeah, sure. Anything.
00:49:03Be my date tonight.
00:49:08That sounds...
00:49:09Probably not a good look for a...
00:49:11candidate to be dating a staffer.
00:49:14Well, it didn't mean romantically.
00:49:15It's a campaign event.
00:49:18We need to plan my speech for election night.
00:49:21And you've just been working so hard.
00:49:23I think you deserve a night off.
00:49:25Well, in that case...
00:49:26How can I say no?
00:49:30Senator Whitmore, thank you again for coming.
00:49:33It 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.
00:49:51You 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.
00:50:02It's an honor.
00:50:03I have wonderful news.
00:50:05Because I'm always looking out for my son, I have managed to convince the senator to be your political advisor
00:50:11for 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 in a man's campaign are the last
00:50:2224.
00:50:23So, let's finish strong.
00:50:25I 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.
00:50:33It is my deep pleasure to meet you.
00:50:39Sarah's been absolutely integral to this campaign.
00:50:42My poll numbers just keep jumping up because of her.
00:50:45If I win tomorrow, it's gonna be her fault, not mine.
00:50:49Well, if you all excuse me, I gotta go give a speech.
00:50:52Owen didn't mean to refuse your wise counsel.
00:50:56He's just very loyal.
00:51:00You 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.
00:51:17So, to sum up the journey we've all been on together,
00:51:21my brilliant advisor,
00:51:24my fairy, Sarah,
00:51:26has prepared a little presentation for us.
00:51:33Don't worry.
00:51:34Her world is about to completely fall apart.
00:51:41Monsenship.
00:51:44Woo!
00:51:45Woo woo!
00:51:45Yeah!
00:51:50Woo woo!
00:51:52Woo woo!
00:51:55Great advisor for swimsuits.
00:51:58I'd let her advise me on every position.
00:52:05shut it down shut it down
00:52:11i'm gonna find who did this stupid prank until then i want you all to know that that woman you
00:52:16just laughed at the most talented hard-working woman i've ever met she's a single mom who works
00:52:21day in and day out for her son not for money not for recognition but for love and beyond that
00:52:27she's
00:52:27helped me recognize my purpose and 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 be sarah
00:52:47that bitch has nine lives
00:52:51he's right you know you made it of course i wouldn't miss her and i've decided to be an
00:53:00influencer and being seen around owen will rake in the followers so thank you excellent job
00:53:07really nice really nice wow no one has ever stood up for me like that he's incredible
00:53:20the speech needed work but the picture was perfect
00:53:29easy no need to make a scene young lady we're only talking senator i think you've had a little
00:53:35bit too much to drink so let me go and get you some water no no don't walk away from
00:53:39the one man
00:53:39that can actually do something for your future in return you can do a little something for me
00:53:52you're gonna enjoy this i see a little quid pro quo huh let's see if you can take as well
00:53:59as you give
00:54:00it don't you dare touch her come on carter what's the point of being a politician if you can't enjoy
00:54:08the power now step aside and let me enjoy you apologize to her and get the hell out of here
00:54:15you're making the mistake of your life kid do it now i'm sorry but you're a frigid bitch i can't
00:54:22enjoy you
00:54:28you just punched a senator are you okay i won't be if you lose this campaign the election is tomorrow
00:54:35what okay okay no one's around maybe nobody saw um we have to get out of here and pray he
00:54:44does not
00:54:44remember this in the morning
00:54:48can you see your hand
00:54:56you know what though at center's gonna be sleeping it off for a while
00:55:03you know when we were escaping from the gym kind of reminded me of when we used to sneak out
00:55:10of
00:55:10the assemblies yeah come right here to this room i told my mom we had homework homework's the last thing
00:55:20we did yeah the only thing i seem to remember studying was you
00:55:40hi honey how was your leadership conference
00:55:44okay yeah yeah aunt daisy's gonna be with you tonight i'm gonna be home late
00:55:48so yeah yeah we'll practice your speech in the morning i love you
00:55:53you're amazing you know that the 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 i haven't been able to get a plumber in here
00:56:09the only running water i've got is in the tub
00:56:13uh this one
00:56:17hey candy
00:56:22is it broken
00:56:23no the water just takes a second
00:56:32well i'm all wet now
00:56:34you're all wet now huh
00:56:35whatever okay just come in here and i'll wash your hands
00:56:38wait you're gonna get me all wet
00:56:41i would never
00:56:43got my eye on you
00:56:44just get over here
00:56:51great easy
00:57:06oh you
00:57:30What do you say, Gary?
00:57:48I've never forgot your smell.
00:58:00The sound of your laugh.
00:58:11I never forgot you, Sarah.
00:58:22Don't move.
00:58:24You look perfect in this light.
00:58:28Good morning.
00:58:30Good morning.
00:58:36I missed you.
00:58:38I missed you, too.
00:58:40But...
00:58:42Owen, this scares me.
00:58:43What, the campaign?
00:58:45My mom?
00:58:47Look, 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.
00:58:54I have to tell him.
00:58:55He's Tom's father, and I have to tell him right now.
00:58:59Owen.
00:59:01I've been keeping a secret from you.
00:59:04And when I tell you, I don't know if he'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...
00:59:22Is...
00:59:22Owen, are you in there?
00:59:24Oh, my God.
00:59:25That's your mom.
00:59:25Um, I'll hide.
00:59:27No.
00:59:27We're together now.
00:59:29We have nothing to hide.
00:59:33I should have known.
00:59:35Mom, I'm a grown man.
00:59:36Yes.
00:59:36And I don't have time to deal with this.
00:59:40And 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?
00:59:55The man is a state hero.
00:59:57Do you want to lose?
00:59:59He tried to assault Sarah.
01:00:00Oh, why am I not surprised?
01:00:03You'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?
01:00:13Sarah didn't cause any of this.
01:00:15Owen, your mom's right.
01:00:21What are you talking about?
01:00:23You've only ever made my life better.
01:00:25Even when she cheated on you with Joe Callahan.
01:00:28Mom, 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.
01:00:42Excellent.
01:00:43So we'll issue a denial, claim it's a fake video put out by your rivals.
01:00:48Liars are people who are afraid of the truth.
01:00:50That's not me.
01:00:52Owen, think of your political life.
01:00:55I 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.
01:01:12I 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?
01:01:21You 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.
01:01:31You remember Sarah.
01:01:32You two hooked up in high school when she was still with me.
01:01:35So were you just here for revenge?
01:01:37Am I another casualty of your mental breakdown?
01:01:39Look, I want you to issue a joint statement with me against the Senator.
01:01:43All right.
01:01:44No, I'm writing this into the Mayor's office.
01:01:47I mean, there are so many corporations in my pocket.
01:01:51And I'm cashing in.
01:01:52Do the right thing for once, Joe.
01:01:55Sarah's the mother of your child.
01:01:58What the fuck are you talking about, Carter?
01:02:00I 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?
01:02:23Hey, Tom, Daisy, where are y'all?
01:02:26Okay, ha, I'm not moved for jokes.
01:02:28Where are you guys?
01:02:29Tom, Daisy.
01:02:30You can't find your son.
01:02:33Miss Holden?
01:02:34Uh, sorry, what are you doing here again?
01:02:37I received an anonymous tip that Tom was left alone last night.
01:02:42As his principal, I came over right away to check.
01:02:45And to see if I need to call CPS.
01:02:49Okay.
01:02:50There's 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.
01:02:56Sarah!
01:02:56I'm so sorry, I got locked in the bathroom at the gala and then my phone died, I just...
01:03:01Look, are you saying that you didn't make it here last night?
01:03:04No.
01:03:06Where is Tom?
01:03:10Tom?
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?
01:03:29Tom needs to be placed in a safe home.
01:03:32And between your bikini photos at the campaign headquarters and the video of you egging Owen Carter on to hit
01:03:40our senator,
01:03:42you belong in prison.
01:03:44I don't have time for this bullshit right now.
01:03:47I need to find my son.
01:03:54Oh my God.
01:03:56I 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.
01:04:06Mom, I'm fine.
01:04:10Hi.
01:04:11Oh my God, I'm so worried.
01:04:14Hi.
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.
01:04:25I'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.
01:04:35It wasn't her fault.
01:04:36Somebody locked me in the bathroom.
01:04:43You.
01:04:44You did this.
01:04:46You 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?
01:04:57You 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 be stellar.
01:05:09Hey.
01:05:10She's not worth it.
01:05:14Brittany, you can see yourself out now.
01:05:16Owen, I can explain.
01:05:17I was just trying to do this.
01:05:18Owen, please.
01:05:18You're fired.
01:05:20For everything I've done.
01:05:28I'll add assault to the list of things I need to report to the police and CPS.
01:05:34Poor Tom has no stable adult presence in his life.
01:05:39But 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?
01:05:51Yes.
01:05:52He's my son.
01:05:57Can't you see we look alike?
01:05:58I've known you a long time, Mr. Carter.
01:06:02You've never mentioned any children.
01:06:04Well, we didn't want it to get out.
01:06:07We were young and unmarried and thought it might scare off the voters.
01:06:10But Tom is my son.
01:06:11If Tom has a stable parental figure in his life, then I don't have to call the authorities.
01:06:21I'm sorry.
01:06:22I really was only trying to help Tom.
01:06:32Now, does anyone have a charger?
01:06:34I need to upload my videos.
01:06:36The public is waiting.
01:06:38Sure, Aunt Daisy.
01:06:47Thank 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?
01:07:02I told you.
01:07:03It's in my blood.
01:07:06Should I tell Owen now that he's Tom's father?
01:07:15Owen.
01:07:19Meet your son.
01:07:21Tom.
01:07:23Tom.
01:07:24Owen Carter is your dad.
01:07:27For real.
01:07:31Tom.
01:07:32Tom's my son.
01:07:33You're my dad?
01:07:35No way.
01:07:36Way.
01:07:37Long way, but...
01:07:41Dad!
01:07:43I can't believe it.
01:07:46You know, it's strange.
01:07:48But 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...
01:08:00Yeah.
01:08:01You know?
01:08:01Yeah.
01:08:03Um...
01:08:03Owen, listen, I'm really sorry.
01:08:07But I lied to you.
01:08:08I just...
01:08:09I thought this would ruin your career.
01:08:11And your mom had promised me that it would.
01:08:16She forced me to break up with you.
01:08:19And she gave me money for an abortion.
01:08:22She what?
01:08:23No, but it's not an excuse.
01:08:24I know that it's not an excuse.
01:08:26I am so sorry.
01:08:27You had a right to all of those years with your son.
01:08:30Hey, people.
01:08:32Let bygones be bygones.
01:08:35So, are you and mom boyfriend and girlfriend?
01:08:40Well, I don't know.
01:08:44Are we?
01:08:48Why can't you just say yes?
01:08:51I lied to you.
01:08:54I don't know how to come back from that.
01:08:56I can fix this.
01:08:57Like a politician.
01:09:00Dad, do you love mom?
01:09:04I 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.
01:09:23Is that the ring you were going to propose to me with in high school?
01:09:27You kept it.
01:09:28I hoped for so long that this moment would come.
01:09:33It has.
01:09:37Sarah Watson.
01:09:40Will you marry me?
01:09:43I don't know.
01:09:44Yes.
01:09:45Owen, it's always been you.
01:09:50We're going to be a family?
01:09:54I'm the mayor's son.
01:09:57Oh, 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.
01:10:05Lose.
01:10:07No.
01:10:07No, no, no, no, no.
01:10:08You can still win this.
01:10:09Nah, the polls are open.
01:10:10Joe's going to win.
01:10:11No, no.
01:10:12I will.
01:10:12I'll go.
01:10:13I will give an interview.
01:10:14I'll tell everybody what happened.
01:10:15You were just protecting me.
01:10:16Too little, too late.
01:10:18It'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.
01:10:29That 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.
01:10:37And we're going to move right on to the next election.
01:10:40Because that's what we do.
01:10:43Sorry.
01:10:44Bye.
01:10:46You guys.
01:10:48My 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?
01:11:00Where 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.
01:11:12My son.
01:11:12The one you tried to have aborted.
01:11:16You forced Sarah to hide him from me for all these years.
01:11:22Convinced her to break my heart.
01:11:24And then you tried to have him expelled.
01:11:26How 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.
01:11:38If it would give me back ten years with my son,
01:11:41I would gladly be a plumber.
01:11:42Well, you might get your wish.
01:11:45Since you punched Senator Whitmore,
01:11:47you're certain to lose the race.
01:11:50That'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,
01:11:59I'm not going to lose this race.
01:12:00Because I'm going to withdraw from it.
01:12:02To 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?
01:12:21Yes.
01:12:21Let me see.
01:12:26Dear friends,
01:12:28I'm so grateful for all the hard work you put into this campaign.
01:12:32But, um,
01:12:33I regret to inform you that due to personal circumstances,
01:12:35I'm withdrawing my candidacy for mayor.
01:12:41No, no, no, no, no, no, he's not.
01:12:43He is not.
01:12:48Everyone, open the news.
01:12:49My video has gone viral.
01:12:54You need to watch Daisy's video right now.
01:12:57Dress is from H&C.
01:12:59Okay, look right there.
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.
01:13:11People are starting to believe you.
01:13:13You're still in this race.
01:13:15Owen is not in the land.
01:13:19Mom, Dad, guess what?
01:13:21I won.
01:13:22I'm student council president.
01:13:24What?
01:13:24That's amazing, buddy.
01:13:26Come here.
01:13:26Come here.
01:13:28You'll win too, Dad.
01:13:29I know it.
01:13:30Yeah.
01:13:34That'll be the results.
01:13:37I, I can't.
01:13:39Okay.
01:13:41Hello?
01:13:45Yeah.
01:13:46Yeah, I'll tell him.
01:13:53How bad is it?
01:13:54The landslide.
01:13:56Yeah.
01:13:58Congratulations, 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.
01:14:21All I ever wanted was for you to be happy.
01:14:25I went about it the wrong way.
01:14:27But I never, I never meant to hurt you.
01:14:30You, I'm so, so sorry.
01:14:36You are my life.
01:14:41Please, forgive me.
01:14:50You don't owe my mother anything.
01:14:52No.
01:14:54But, you'll find this out soon enough.
01:14:59When you become a parent,
01:15:02your entire world becomes about that child.
01:15:05And I know what it's like to not cease straight,
01:15:08trying to protect men.
01:15:11And you're gonna make plenty of mistakes, too.
01:15:13Trust me.
01:15:16You should forgive her.
01:15:33Now, who wants a victory photo?
01:15:36Okay.
01:15:38One, two, three.
01:15:43You're gonna make a great cover story.
01:15:48Oh, 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
01:15:56to worry about, Mr. Mayor.
01:15:57Mm-hmm.
01:16:00Congratulations, the Mary left.
01:16:03One small question that interests our readers.
01:16:06Is it hard for you to work together,
01:16:09live together, and raise a child together?
01:16:12Well, we have one rule at home.
01:16:14Whatever the argument,
01:16:15no matter who says what,
01:16:17the truth always wins in the end.
01:16:19And who decides what the truth is?
01:16:22Me.
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