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