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00:00:00I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:00:03I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:00:05Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:00:09What are you doing here?
00:00:10I work here.
00:00:11Must be a pity hire.
00:00:13Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:00:15Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:00:18This girl is overstepping.
00:00:19You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:00:23I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:00:25I need you to stay.
00:00:27It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:00:29And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:00:33Right.
00:00:41I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:00:44Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:00:50It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:00:52She likes you, you know?
00:00:54She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:00:56That girl is using you, Lincoln.
00:00:59The only reason why she's working for you
00:01:01is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:01:05I can't keep lying to him. I think I'm falling for him.
00:01:27RAPPORT
00:01:40I'm following up with New York about next month, but uh...
00:01:43How do you spell rapport?
00:01:45R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:01:47Comes from the French.
00:01:49Rapporteux.
00:01:50Bring back.
00:01:51As in, je rapporte ces plats à la cuisine.
00:01:53I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
00:01:56Well, you can bring that little attitude of yours back there as well.
00:02:01I didn't realize they taught French at waitress school.
00:02:05I went to UC Berkeley. Heard of it?
00:02:07That's where you went.
00:02:12I'll be right back, gentlemen.
00:02:17That's R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
00:02:19Yeah, I got it.
00:02:22Here comes the smart mouth again.
00:02:24I think a hospitality major would be a little bit more...
00:02:27hospitable.
00:02:28For your information, I studied business.
00:02:30Just graduated.
00:02:31Oh, congrats on the degree.
00:02:33I can see things are really working out for you here.
00:02:35At least I know how to spell.
00:02:38Excuse me, I ordered this steak medium rare,
00:02:42and it is medium.
00:02:44I'll be with you in just a moment.
00:02:45I think I've waited long enough.
00:02:46She's busy right now.
00:02:47She'll be with you when she's done here.
00:02:49I can speak for myself, thank you.
00:02:54Daddy.
00:02:55One second, sweetheart.
00:02:57You sure about that?
00:02:58Seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here.
00:03:06Malia, oh my god, sweetheart.
00:03:09Sweetheart, hey.
00:03:10Dad, where are her pills?
00:03:11Here.
00:03:12Lay her down.
00:03:14I got you, daddy's here.
00:03:15Hey, Malia.
00:03:16We need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain.
00:03:18Give her some room to breathe.
00:03:19She's my daughter, I know what's best for her.
00:03:21Clearly not, or you wouldn't be raising your voice right now.
00:03:24Now elevate her legs.
00:03:25I'm calling 911.
00:03:28Daddy.
00:03:29Honey, hey.
00:03:30Okay, sit up.
00:03:33Here, it's okay.
00:03:34It's like this.
00:03:38Little sips, okay, honey?
00:03:39We're good.
00:03:40Thanks.
00:03:44Honey, think you can stand up?
00:03:46Slow, nice and slow.
00:03:47I got you.
00:03:49Look at me.
00:03:51You okay?
00:03:52I am taking you to see Dr. Schaffer right now to get you checked out.
00:03:54No, I'm fine.
00:03:55No buts, okay?
00:03:57Come on.
00:03:58Dad, can you take care of the bill?
00:04:00Yeah.
00:04:11Please excuse my son.
00:04:14What he meant was, thank you.
00:04:16Alex, and it's alright.
00:04:18It was a stressful situation.
00:04:20Yeah, how do you know how to handle that?
00:04:24Sometimes I faint when I get stressed out.
00:04:26Heart defect.
00:04:28I was born with it.
00:04:29Learned how to take care of myself over the years.
00:04:31Well, you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that.
00:04:34You know, running around all day.
00:04:36Student loans and a looming surgery I can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves.
00:04:47Oh my god.
00:04:49You know, there's an opening at my office.
00:04:51A little less footwork, better pay.
00:04:54Why don't you come and see me?
00:04:56Monday morning, alright?
00:04:58We'll have a chat.
00:05:009am?
00:05:03And don't be late.
00:05:04Don't be late.
00:05:14Yeah, absolutely.
00:05:15I'm getting in the elevator.
00:05:16Let me call you right back.
00:05:17Okay.
00:05:29You.
00:05:31What are you doing here?
00:05:33I work here.
00:05:35I didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring.
00:05:38Mr. Blanford said he had a job for me.
00:05:40Must be a pity hire.
00:05:41Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:05:45You know, you're a lot more charming in an apron, waitress.
00:05:52Your floor, by the way.
00:06:03Oh my god.
00:06:07You know what to do.
00:06:12I gotta go now.
00:06:13Alright.
00:06:17Hello again, Alex.
00:06:19So I'll cut right to it.
00:06:21I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:06:25I need someone to rein in our interim CEO so that he can become the leader this company needs.
00:06:30So, keep him out of trouble?
00:06:33No, he's just overwhelmed.
00:06:36And his ex, Camilla, isn't helping.
00:06:39I need you to keep her far away from him.
00:06:42Sir, I appreciate the offer, I do, but I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:06:48Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:06:51I could use someone like you.
00:06:54You're smart.
00:06:56You're good and under pressure.
00:06:57And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.
00:07:04What do you say?
00:07:07I say...
00:07:09When do I start?
00:07:11Right now.
00:07:19Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.
00:07:25And your new boss.
00:07:27Her? Are you joking?
00:07:29I certainly am not.
00:07:31I'm still CEO for now.
00:07:33You do as I say.
00:07:45Welcome aboard.
00:07:46Welcome aboard.
00:07:53Let's get started.
00:07:55Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?
00:08:03Coffee. Black. Every day within five minutes of my arrival.
00:08:08Lunch will be at 1pm sharp. No fast food.
00:08:13Are you writing this down?
00:08:15I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.
00:08:19Oh.
00:08:21And stay out of my personal life.
00:08:24That'll be all for now.
00:08:26I'll give you access to my work calendar later.
00:08:34That means you can go.
00:08:35That means you can go.
00:08:44Lakin, more like Lucifer.
00:08:47His bark's worse than his bite. Trust me.
00:08:51I'm Jace, Lucifer's angelic younger brother. You are?
00:08:56Alex, Lakin's new assistant.
00:08:58And it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling.
00:09:02I've said worse. Your secret's safe with me.
00:09:06Alex, get in here. We need to roll some calls to South Korea.
00:09:11You're gonna need that.
00:09:13Coming.
00:09:18We're still evaluating the Chicago hub closure. It's costing us.
00:09:24Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times
00:09:29and shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now.
00:09:36So what? We're just gonna bleed cash while you evaluate?
00:09:39I need solutions faster, not more excuses, people.
00:09:44We're exploring alternatives. Nothing definitive yet.
00:09:50Um, sorry to interrupt.
00:09:53But have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland
00:09:57and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?
00:10:01Huh. So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?
00:10:06Uh, no. But I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report.
00:10:12Well, it could be off, but Cleveland's underutilized
00:10:15and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.
00:10:17It wouldn't solve all of your problems, but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely.
00:10:22Actually, that could work. Worth a shot.
00:10:26I mean, obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.
00:10:31Is there anything else I should know about my business?
00:10:34Not yet.
00:10:40Uh, you heard her.
00:10:43Let's move on this right away. That'll be all.
00:10:49Alex has to go.
00:10:51Absolutely not. She stays.
00:10:54Look, Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:10:58Seven this year.
00:11:00This girl is overstepping.
00:11:02She's jumping on executive leadership calls.
00:11:05Yes, she was right, but she is undermining me in front of my team.
00:11:08How is that supposed to strengthen my position when I'm not doing anything?
00:11:11How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?
00:11:14So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?
00:11:18A good leader isn't threatened by his employees.
00:11:21Threatened? I am not threatened by her.
00:11:24But she makes it look like I've lost control.
00:11:27Well, the board already thinks you've lost control.
00:11:29This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.
00:11:35You have to keep Alex.
00:11:38What are you saying?
00:11:40You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:12:05Hey.
00:12:07Malia, right?
00:12:09How are you feeling?
00:12:11Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.
00:12:14Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.
00:12:19What the hell are you doing?
00:12:23Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?
00:12:31Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.
00:12:34I was just trying to...
00:12:36From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.
00:12:39How about I leave you alone, huh? I quit.
00:12:43Come on, it's only been a week. You're really giving up that fast?
00:12:47You know what? Fine. Leave.
00:12:50Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?
00:12:59Alex, hang on.
00:13:00Hang on!
00:13:03Alex!
00:13:09Alex, wait! Alex!
00:13:15I told you to wait.
00:13:18I'm not gonna stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.
00:13:22I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:13:25I'll double your salary.
00:13:27I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.
00:13:31Look, you can't leave, okay?
00:13:35I need you to stay.
00:13:38How about starting with an apology?
00:13:41I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.
00:13:47What do I have to do to please you?
00:13:51Look, I'm sorry, okay?
00:13:54It's not your fault.
00:13:57I just, uh...
00:13:58I just, uh...
00:14:08Alex, hang on.
00:14:14Alex, hey.
00:14:16Alex, hey. Alex, wait. Hold on a second.
00:14:19Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?
00:14:22But I can't lose you.
00:14:24I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.
00:14:28No more verbal abuse?
00:14:30I didn't...
00:14:32Fine.
00:14:34No more.
00:14:36And no more calling me waitress. It's Miss Livingston or Alex.
00:14:40Got it.
00:14:42And you said something about doubling my salary.
00:14:46Stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?
00:14:53You won't regret it.
00:14:55Wanna bet?
00:14:59Uh...
00:15:21Sorry I'm late.
00:15:23Traffic was hell.
00:15:26A menu for you, sir.
00:15:32Hi, Malia.
00:15:34Can't compete with that iPad.
00:15:36We ordered drinks.
00:15:40A 2005 Romanée Conti.
00:15:43Best bottle on the menu.
00:15:45It better be. It cost $15,000.
00:15:48We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.
00:15:50Not until after I get board approval.
00:15:53So...
00:15:55What did you want to talk to me about?
00:15:58Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:16:05It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:16:09Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?
00:16:12Your mother and I love you very much.
00:16:15It's just...
00:16:18It's not easy for a family.
00:16:19And...
00:16:21It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.
00:16:25Maybe...
00:16:28We could try a little harder.
00:16:37Hey.
00:16:39I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.
00:16:42Thank you, Ms. Livingston.
00:16:44So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.
00:17:02Bacon, are you listening to me?
00:17:05Sorry, as I was saying...
00:17:08Where was I?
00:17:10You can just take your top off.
00:17:12Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top.
00:17:20I gotta go.
00:17:32No soy sauce in this whole building?
00:17:35You're still here? That's surprising.
00:17:38You and my brother getting along better?
00:17:40Yeah, everything's just peachy.
00:17:44So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that, a lover's quarrel?
00:17:50Look who's blushing.
00:17:52I am not blushing, and that wasn't a lover's quarrel.
00:17:56He doesn't like me like that.
00:17:58So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
00:18:02Chase.
00:18:04Bacon.
00:18:05Bacon.
00:18:07I was just talking about you.
00:18:09Lovely assistant you've got here.
00:18:11Such a sweetheart.
00:18:13Anywho, I gotta go. I'll talk to you later, Alex.
00:18:16You needed me for something?
00:18:20The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night, and I need you to go with me.
00:18:27You need a date?
00:18:29No, what I need is my assistant close by.
00:18:32So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.
00:18:36And here, take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.
00:18:41Try to keep it under $10,000, alright?
00:18:44No problem, I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.
00:18:50Got it. Under $10,000.
00:18:54Oh, and seeing as I'm buying, I like red.
00:19:31You're welcome.
00:20:02I thought I said I like red.
00:20:05Did you?
00:20:07Oops, must've slipped my mind.
00:20:23Looks like we're almost there.
00:20:25Let's go.
00:20:31Thanks.
00:20:39Remember, this is a work event. The whole board's gonna be there. It's easy on the drinks.
00:20:54Do as I say, not as I do.
00:21:01You ready?
00:21:31Let's go.
00:21:42So, Miss Livingston, I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight, and you lied to me.
00:21:52Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
00:21:58I thought only HR saw that.
00:22:01Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar. I think that's a very sweet name.
00:22:06I'm not embarrassed, it's just private.
00:22:12My parents were the only ones who called me that.
00:22:17I see.
00:22:20I apologize. I didn't know. I didn't mean to upset you.
00:22:24Hey.
00:22:26Alex.
00:22:30I mean, I'm sorry.
00:22:38I think I owe you a drink. I'll be right back.
00:22:49Look at you. You look stunning.
00:22:52You look stunning.
00:22:55Let's see the dress.
00:22:59Let's get Tony and me straight.
00:23:01Picked it out just for you.
00:23:02It's perfect. May I have this dance, milady?
00:23:23For you.
00:23:25Hey, bro. Is that for me?
00:23:27Get your own drink, bro. And maybe your own date while you're at it.
00:23:33Date?
00:23:34I knew it.
00:23:35My guest. You know what I mean.
00:23:37Yeah, sure. I know what you mean. I'll take that. I'll leave you guys to it.
00:23:52It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:23:55Oh, I'm being weird?
00:23:57Everyone else is dancing. It would look strange if we didn't.
00:24:01And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:24:07Right.
00:24:09So, something going on between you and my brother?
00:24:14Jace? Of course not. That was nothing.
00:24:18It didn't look like nothing.
00:24:21If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
00:24:25Don't be ridiculous.
00:24:27I'm not jealous.
00:24:29I'm not jealous.
00:24:31I'm not jealous.
00:24:33I'm not jealous.
00:24:35I'm not jealous.
00:24:36Don't be ridiculous.
00:24:38I'm just looking out for my assistant.
00:24:43Well, I doubt he's interested. He's, you know...
00:24:48He's what?
00:24:51You don't know?
00:24:54Never mind.
00:24:56So, you guys aren't that close then?
00:24:58Well, excuse me if I don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits.
00:25:02If you hadn't noticed, I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America.
00:25:08It's important to make time for family, Lincoln.
00:25:11That's none of your concern.
00:25:13Just focus on steering clear of an office romance, Miss Livingston.
00:25:18It's unprofessional.
00:25:22What? This?
00:25:24This is just two co-workers dancing.
00:25:26Co-workers dancing?
00:25:28Right. A totally normal boss-slash-assistant slow dance.
00:25:34That's completely innocent.
00:25:37We're barely touching.
00:25:43Lincoln.
00:25:46Dad.
00:25:48Well, some of our board members are already here.
00:25:51I need you to make your rounds.
00:25:53Miss Livingston?
00:25:56Shall we?
00:26:02Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
00:26:07Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Lincoln.
00:26:13Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
00:26:17Oh, yes. Detroit and Cleveland. Nice work.
00:26:21Yes, and we're also improving transit times.
00:26:24I'll actually be in New York next week.
00:26:26Okay.
00:26:36Team there and finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
00:26:40I like it.
00:26:42What are you doing here?
00:26:44Just thought I'd stop by.
00:26:46Thought you could use some moral support.
00:26:48Where's Malia?
00:26:50I got a babysitter.
00:26:52I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:26:56Who's this?
00:26:58No one. Just my assistant.
00:27:02Alex.
00:27:04Nice to meet you, Alice.
00:27:07As I was saying, the transit time's in New York.
00:27:10Oh, come on, Lincoln.
00:27:12Don't be a bore. It's a party.
00:27:14No one wants to talk about business.
00:27:16Am I right?
00:27:18Let's dance.
00:27:20Maybe later. These gentlemen are on the board.
00:27:22You don't mind if I steal him, do you?
00:27:27No.
00:27:33What are you doing?
00:27:35Are you drunk? The whole office is here.
00:27:37We never have any time together.
00:27:39And there's a reason for that, Camilla.
00:27:41We're not together anymore.
00:27:43You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
00:27:46Oh, come on, Lincoln.
00:27:48I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
00:27:50I just...
00:27:52I miss you.
00:27:53And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
00:27:57I was hoping you'd dance with me.
00:28:00For old time's sake.
00:28:04One dance.
00:28:05One dance.
00:28:22Excuse me, gentlemen.
00:28:27Doesn't this feel nice?
00:28:29I know you miss this.
00:28:36This is a work event, Camilla.
00:28:39Facts, Lincoln. So tense.
00:28:42I could fix that, you know.
00:28:45What do you want?
00:28:47And don't give me some bullshit about missing me.
00:28:50I know you. You want money, don't you?
00:28:53Have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day?
00:28:57Malia's getting older.
00:29:00It's only getting harder to take care of her, especially with her situation.
00:29:04We should be a family.
00:29:06We tried.
00:29:08And failed miserably.
00:29:10I can't be with you, Camilla.
00:29:12Are you sure about that?
00:29:15Camilla, don't.
00:29:17Kiss me.
00:29:19If you don't feel anything, I'll leave you alone.
00:29:25Stop. Jesus.
00:29:30Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
00:29:33Lincoln, are you listening to me?
00:29:36Look at me.
00:29:38You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
00:29:41Because you know I will.
00:29:44Let me make something very clear to you.
00:29:47We are never getting back together, Camilla.
00:29:49You hear me? Ever.
00:29:51Now, you need to go.
00:29:53But... Right now.
00:30:03Okay.
00:30:18Not having any fun?
00:30:26Let's see if we can change that.
00:30:34It was my mom's 60th birthday, right?
00:30:36And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table.
00:30:40And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender.
00:30:45So it's last call, right?
00:30:47I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
00:30:49Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom.
00:30:54Something funny?
00:30:59Time to go.
00:31:04It's okay.
00:31:12Arturo.
00:31:14I took Miss Livingston home.
00:31:16You're being incredibly rude. You know that?
00:31:18You're getting wasted at a company party.
00:31:21It's totally inappropriate.
00:31:23Don't you inappropriate me.
00:31:25Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
00:31:27You made out in front of everyone.
00:31:29First of all, she's my ex.
00:31:31And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
00:31:33I'm the CEO.
00:31:34Interrupt.
00:31:36Right.
00:31:38Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
00:31:40What, my title not good enough for you?
00:31:42Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
00:31:44CEO this week, chairman the next.
00:31:46Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.
00:31:48What do you care anyway?
00:31:50I thought you weren't attracted to me.
00:31:52I'm not.
00:31:54Oh yeah?
00:31:56Yeah.
00:31:58Liar.
00:32:04Huh?
00:32:11I'm not gonna burn this.
00:32:19I didn't expect you to have tattoos.
00:32:21Yeah, well there's nothing you're gonna know about me.
00:32:24That cost $8,000.
00:32:26Yeah, my fucking money.
00:32:29Now get the hell over here.
00:32:37Is that a scar?
00:32:40It's odd.
00:32:44Fuck me.
00:32:46Fuck me.
00:32:48Fuck me.
00:32:50Fuck me.
00:32:51Fuck me.
00:33:21Fuck me.
00:33:23Fuck me.
00:33:25Fuck me.
00:33:26Fuck me.
00:33:50You, uh, wanna come inside?
00:33:54Uh, no.
00:33:57Right.
00:33:59No.
00:34:01Of course not.
00:34:03Well,
00:34:05I guess
00:34:07I'll see you on Monday.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:26Morning.
00:34:28Morning.
00:34:29Morning.
00:34:37I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
00:34:42It's not your fault.
00:34:43Lakin barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?
00:34:45Me, Dad.
00:34:47But I've seen how he is with Malia and-
00:34:50He's a soft spot.
00:34:52Lakin's got some serious trust issues.
00:34:55Like, he needs therapy about it.
00:34:57Camila really messed him up.
00:35:00Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
00:35:03That bitch is a gold digger.
00:35:05I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
00:35:08Took him, like, three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
00:35:10oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
00:35:15Jesus.
00:35:18Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened.
00:35:20It sounds like he's been through a lot.
00:35:28Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
00:35:31How about you come over for dinner tonight?
00:35:33Seven? I'll text you the details.
00:35:36Yeah, I'm down.
00:35:38Great.
00:35:58Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
00:36:01Dad insisted.
00:36:03Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
00:36:06I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
00:36:09You know, like normal business partners and not-
00:36:11Family members.
00:36:13Exactly.
00:36:18Did you, uh, give Alex a ride on Saturday?
00:36:24Grandpa, I told you it's me!
00:36:26You? Ah, you're too tall.
00:36:29You know, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee-high.
00:36:33Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
00:36:36Because this little woman is an imposter.
00:36:41Are we expecting company?
00:36:53Tell him to send an extra plate.
00:36:56Okay.
00:37:01Alex?
00:37:02Lincoln?
00:37:03You made it!
00:37:26Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
00:37:30Me neither.
00:37:41It's okay. I don't like asparagus either.
00:37:45My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.
00:37:49He's right. It is.
00:37:52Look on the bright side.
00:37:53At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?
00:37:57Yeah.
00:38:03Thank you. That was delicious.
00:38:06Alright.
00:38:10Miss Livingston.
00:38:12A word.
00:38:20Uh, Mr. Blainford, about the other night, I know the gala was a mess with Camilla-
00:38:25Alex, I've seen a change in my son.
00:38:29Really?
00:38:30It's the first time I've seen him smile in years.
00:38:33Keep doing what you're doing.
00:38:36You planned this, didn't you?
00:38:38I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone.
00:38:42Thank you, Jace. You're very welcome.
00:38:44Jace, don't-
00:38:45Bye!
00:38:47Wanna watch Disney with us?
00:38:49Uh, you have a spelling test to study for, remember?
00:38:52But I wanna hang out with Alex. Please, Daddy, please!
00:39:01Works for me.
00:39:14I'll be right back.
00:39:16Hey.
00:39:19Chill out.
00:39:20Come on.
00:39:51Ah.
00:39:58She likes you, you know?
00:40:00She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:40:04I like her too.
00:40:11So, are we gonna figure out what happened, or did I just fuck myself out of a job?
00:40:21Your job is not in danger.
00:40:25Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
00:40:31What do you want me to say, Alex? I-
00:40:34I can't get involved with my assistant, not with the board watching my every move.
00:40:41But I also can't accept the fact that Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever-
00:40:47I thought I did something wrong.
00:40:50I want you, Alex. That's the problem.
00:41:00What if we separate church and state?
00:41:05At work, we're professional.
00:41:09But outside of work, we're-
00:41:12Unprofessional?
00:41:13Unprofessional?
00:41:44Come on.
00:41:46Let's go, Malia. Come on.
00:41:48Mom!
00:41:49Faster!
00:41:51Hey, uh, Lincoln's not here right now. He just landed in New-
00:41:56New York. I know.
00:41:58But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.
00:42:02Going to LA. Business trip.
00:42:05So, she's all yours.
00:42:07Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be childcare.
00:42:10I'm sure you'll figure something out.
00:42:14Mommy loves you, Malia.
00:42:19I'll see you in two weeks, okay?
00:42:24Why doesn't she want to be with me?
00:42:27Hey, hey. It's okay, Malia.
00:42:31Alex, what's going on?
00:42:33Hey, we have a problem.
00:42:34Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left.
00:42:37She said she can't take care of this week after all.
00:42:39What?
00:42:40Let me talk to her.
00:42:46Hi, honey. Are you okay?
00:42:48Hi.
00:42:49Listen, I don't know what you're talking about.
00:42:51I don't know what you're talking about.
00:42:53I don't know what you're talking about.
00:42:55I don't know what you're talking about.
00:42:57I don't know what you're talking about.
00:42:59Hi.
00:43:00Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...
00:43:03I'm going to be back tonight, and in the meantime, Alex is going to take care of you, okay?
00:43:06Everything is fine.
00:43:08I love you.
00:43:09I love you, too.
00:43:14I should have known she'd pull a stunt like this.
00:43:17So much for that family time she wanted.
00:43:19I will book the first flight out this evening.
00:43:22Okay.
00:43:23Okay. Bye.
00:43:30Okay, so we'll get you fed.
00:43:32I can help you with your homework.
00:43:34And by the time your dad gets back...
00:43:36Is that too much rice?
00:43:39I'm sorry.
00:43:41You have nothing to be sorry about.
00:43:48Has your mom done this before?
00:43:52Sort of.
00:43:54Sometimes she leaves me with some of her friends for...
00:43:57She leaves me with some of her friends for a few days so she can go on...
00:44:01Work trips.
00:44:04Work trips. Huh.
00:44:07Does your dad know about this?
00:44:09I'm not supposed to tell him.
00:44:12He says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.
00:44:18Shit! I mean, shoot!
00:44:28Oh my God, Malia!
00:44:31Malia.
00:44:34I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
00:44:38Oh my God, Malia!
00:44:41Malia.
00:44:44I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
00:45:00Better?
00:45:04Good.
00:45:08How about we order some pizza?
00:45:33Malia?
00:45:34Malia?
00:45:37Do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?
00:45:44You can talk to me.
00:45:47Believe me. I understand.
00:45:51What do you mean?
00:45:56It's from surgery.
00:45:58I was born with a heart defect.
00:46:00Just like you.
00:46:01Really?
00:46:04I didn't know anyone was like me.
00:46:26Who is it?
00:46:28It's me.
00:46:35Megan.
00:46:37Hi.
00:46:39Hi.
00:46:41Can I see Malia?
00:47:05Daddy?
00:47:07It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here.
00:47:10Go back to sleep.
00:47:12No, stay.
00:47:16I can sleep on the couch.
00:47:18No, you stay, too.
00:47:23It's alright with me.
00:47:29I'm sorry.
00:47:30It's alright with me.
00:48:01Where do you think you're going?
00:48:03To find Malia.
00:48:06I already had the driver pick her up and take her to school.
00:48:10We're all alone.
00:48:13What about work?
00:48:17Time off for good behavior.
00:48:21Thank you again for taking care of her.
00:48:28It wasn't a problem.
00:48:32Apparently, it is for her mother.
00:48:37I'm sorry.
00:48:39It's okay.
00:48:41It's okay.
00:48:43It's okay.
00:48:45It's okay.
00:48:47It's okay.
00:48:48For her mother.
00:48:53Let me make it up to you.
00:48:59How are you going to do that?
00:49:07Let me show you.
00:49:19No.
00:49:32You're like the neighbors.
00:49:49You know, I think more people should try co-workers with benefits.
00:50:00So you want to tell me what happened here?
00:50:08Not really.
00:50:12Sorry, I, um...
00:50:15Sorry, I, um...
00:50:18I was just curious.
00:50:21Congenital heart defect.
00:50:23You don't want to hear about it. It's too much.
00:50:25Too much?
00:50:27This condition, these bills, this scar.
00:50:31My parents were incredible.
00:50:34They gave up everything for me.
00:50:36They drained their savings and what little life of wealth they built for themselves to try and make my life normal.
00:50:42And now they're gone.
00:50:45Car accident when I was a senior in high school.
00:50:49I begged them to have a night to themselves for once and then...
00:50:53Alex.
00:50:54Sorry, way too much information.
00:50:57Especially from a fuck buddy. You don't need to know my soft story.
00:51:04You know that Malia's heart condition is congenital.
00:51:07I know. She told me.
00:51:09Yeah, well, she doesn't know everything.
00:51:13Look, I've never told anybody this, but...
00:51:17Malia was born with her defect because Camilla...
00:51:22She took diet pills during the pregnancy so she wouldn't gain weight or lose out on modeling gigs.
00:51:28I only found out before it was too late.
00:51:31My God.
00:51:33It's terrible.
00:51:35Truth is, she never really wanted to have a baby.
00:51:39I did.
00:51:40I did.
00:51:42I was the one who wanted us to be a happy family.
00:51:45Turns out she was just in it for a meal ticket.
00:51:51I'm so sorry, Lincoln.
00:51:54The only reason she wants to get back together is for the money.
00:51:59Not for me and certainly not for her daughter.
00:52:03You know, she's always been irresponsible, but this latest stunt,
00:52:07abandoning her daughter like that, it's...
00:52:11Have you thought about pursuing sole custody?
00:52:14I want to, but it's too risky.
00:52:17The courts usually side with the mother. I can't risk losing my daughter.
00:52:21They don't always.
00:52:25Malia told me this wasn't the first time Camilla's done something like this.
00:52:29What did she say to you?
00:52:31Camilla leaves her with her friends when she goes on work trips.
00:52:34It's dangerous and clearly her emotional needs aren't being met.
00:52:38I think you could have a case here.
00:52:40I don't know.
00:52:42I don't want to put her through that.
00:52:44I mean, making her testify against her own mother?
00:52:47I can't do that.
00:52:49I know you want what's best for Malia, and sharing her with Camilla isn't it.
00:52:55Maybe you should just give Camilla what she really wants.
00:52:58And if that's money, fine. You have it.
00:53:01You have it.
00:53:03Malia deserves people in her life who care about her.
00:53:06You're right.
00:53:08Malia deserves better.
00:53:11I will talk to her this week.
00:53:26Seems like I owe you again.
00:53:28Greedy?
00:53:30I meant breakfast.
00:53:33You can cook?
00:53:35Yes, I can.
00:53:37For the right company.
00:53:47Ta-da!
00:53:58I should have known someone named Sugar would have such a sweet tooth.
00:54:03Shit, fuck, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
00:54:07It's okay. Really, it's actually kind of nice to have someone call me by my real name again.
00:54:15Thank you again for everything.
00:54:17I know this wasn't part of the job description.
00:54:20And I'm sure dealing with my ex wasn't what you had in mind when my dad hired you.
00:54:27Right.
00:54:29Not exactly.
00:54:35He told you all of that?
00:54:37What are you, a miracle worker?
00:54:39A saint?
00:54:40Hardly.
00:54:43Look, if I tell you something, you promise not to say anything to anyone?
00:54:49Cross my heart. I hope to die.
00:54:50I hope to die.
00:54:54Your dad is paying me to do this. To help Lakin.
00:54:59That's what a job is. You work for the company. You know that, right?
00:55:03You don't understand. Your dad offered to pay off my student loans and cover my medical bills for life if I stuck it out as Lakin's assistant.
00:55:11He wanted me to keep him away from Camilla by any means necessary, he said.
00:55:17Now that Lakin and I are...
00:55:18Fucking like rabbits?
00:55:20Co-workers with benefits, excuse me. It just, it seems wrong not to tell him.
00:55:28Why? Because you're helping him get his shit together and getting paid for it? Seems like a win-win to me.
00:55:33It won't feel like that if he finds out. He'll think I'm just using him.
00:55:37Well, maybe he doesn't have to find out.
00:55:40Chase, I can't keep lying to him. I think...
00:55:45I think I'm falling for him.
00:55:49So more than co-workers with benefits.
00:56:00Thanks for meeting me. I wanted to talk to you about...
00:56:04Your new girlfriend.
00:56:06What?
00:56:08I know all about your little sleepover.
00:56:11You know, I'd appreciate it if you told me before bringing another woman into our daughter's life.
00:56:15Especially that one.
00:56:17What do you mean by that one?
00:56:19Alex actually stepped up when you abandoned her to go clubbing in L.A.
00:56:23It was a work trip.
00:56:25Oh, really?
00:56:35She's already proven to be way better at taking care of Malia than you've ever been, which is actually why I'm here.
00:56:41Enough is enough.
00:56:42Enough is enough.
00:56:44I want sole custody.
00:56:47So this is it?
00:56:49You want to break up our family for that lying little...
00:56:53You don't want a family. You just want my money. I see right through you, Camilla.
00:56:57You think I want money?
00:56:59How much do you know about your little assistant?
00:57:02What do you mean?
00:57:06I hate to be the one to tell you this, but...
00:57:11That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:57:18I overheard Jason Herr laughing about it in the break room earlier today.
00:57:24What do you mean she's using me?
00:57:27The only reason why she's working for you is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
00:57:36No, she wouldn't do that. That's not who she is.
00:57:40If you don't believe me, just ask your dad.
00:57:52Is it true?
00:57:54Lakin, what are you doing here?
00:57:56Did you hire Alex in order to keep tabs on me?
00:58:02It was for your own good.
00:58:04Do not give me that father knows best routine. This is a complete betrayal of my trust.
00:58:08Your personal issues were affecting not only the business, but our family.
00:58:12That is absurd. This has nothing to do with the company.
00:58:15Your inability to cut Camilla from your life seriously calls into question your abilities as a leader.
00:58:21As it does the way you close yourself off from any connection, romantic or...
00:58:25So what? I can't be CEO if I don't open my heart? That is bullshit.
00:58:29My love life, your business.
00:58:31But the well-being of my granddaughter still is.
00:58:34She is a smart girl with a good heart.
00:58:37She cares about Malia.
00:58:39And she challenges you.
00:58:41She is fired.
00:58:43Thanks to you.
00:59:05What are you doing here?
00:59:08We need to talk.
00:59:10We are?
00:59:12You want to explain what you were doing with your ex looking like you're getting back together?
00:59:17Is that why you haven't gotten custody of Malia?
00:59:20Because you still love her?
00:59:22God, I was so fucking stupid.
00:59:24Were you ever going to tell me about your little deal with my dad?
00:59:28God, I'm so sorry.
00:59:30I'm sorry.
00:59:31You told my dad?
00:59:34God, Alex.
00:59:36I trusted you.
00:59:38I told you things that I've told my entire family.
00:59:41And this whole time, you were just in it for the money.
00:59:45I...
00:59:47That was before anything happened between us.
00:59:50Lakin, I couldn't say no.
00:59:52That kind of money...
00:59:54You know my situation, but I never meant to hurt you.
00:59:57And fucking me, what? That was just a way to ensure job security?
01:00:00That's all I am to you? Just a transaction?
01:00:03Of course not.
01:00:06How dare you?
01:00:08Why should I believe you?
01:00:10You know, you're just like her.
01:00:13I am not like Camilla.
01:00:15Lakin, I care about you.
01:00:17You're fired.
01:00:19And this thing between us?
01:00:21That's over too.
01:00:29Let's go.
01:00:51Let's go.
01:00:59Let's go.
01:01:16Rocky Road, huh?
01:01:18I've got the perfect pairing.
01:01:22You gonna let me in or what?
01:01:23No.
01:01:29You walk out of your mind.
01:01:31Showing up here is insane.
01:01:33Like you don't fucking love it?
01:01:35I don't.
01:01:37I've changed.
01:01:39I've heard that before.
01:01:41God, it turns me on when you act like you do.
01:01:43Alright, this is like a pandemic level of Postmates orders.
01:01:45Have you left your house yet?
01:01:47Well, I'm gonna try and get my old job back,
01:01:49so I'll probably be out of the house five days a week.
01:01:52Girl, losing your job and getting dumped on the same day is a lot.
01:01:55You can take some time to mourn.
01:01:59I can't waste any more time on Lakin.
01:02:03I was so stupid thinking he actually cared about me.
01:02:18What's wrong with me?
01:02:19What's wrong with me?
01:02:21Nothing.
01:02:23Absolutely nothing.
01:02:30I'm sorry.
01:02:33I just...
01:02:37I think I want to be alone tonight.
01:02:44Hey.
01:02:46Text me, okay?
01:02:47Just because we don't work together doesn't mean we're not friends.
01:02:52We will.
01:02:54I promise.
01:03:17I love you.
01:03:48Hey.
01:03:50I'd like to apply for a job.
01:03:52I used to work here.
01:03:56Lakin, come on man, open up.
01:04:08You really need to give me a key.
01:04:12You want a drink?
01:04:14No, thanks.
01:04:16You want a drink?
01:04:17Yeah, where are your glasses?
01:04:19Second cabinet to the left.
01:04:29Heard you broke up with Alex.
01:04:33Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.
01:04:36We were just fucking and now we're not.
01:04:39I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit?
01:04:43I don't.
01:04:45Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?
01:04:48Very dramatic, by the way.
01:04:50What do you care?
01:04:52She's all yours now.
01:04:54Her little deal with dad is moot and now you two can finally be together.
01:04:57Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.
01:05:04Yeah.
01:05:07You're always so wrapped up in your own shit you're never allowed to ask your brother about his own life.
01:05:16I'm sorry.
01:05:19Really.
01:05:22I can't believe I didn't...
01:05:27Are you good?
01:05:32I'm good.
01:05:46Suddenly so many things make sense to me now.
01:05:51But you're always flirting with her.
01:05:53I was trying to light a fire under your ass.
01:05:56She's a good person, Lakin.
01:05:58She cares about you.
01:06:00A lot.
01:06:03She hated the deal.
01:06:05She hated lying to you.
01:06:07She knew you wouldn't trust her.
01:06:11And why should I?
01:06:13Because not everyone's Camilla.
01:06:16Look, it's not too late to make it right.
01:06:21Call her.
01:06:45Hey.
01:07:02Hey.
01:07:15Fuck.
01:07:36Fuck him.
01:07:37Fuck.
01:07:42So, that's $250,000 a year.
01:07:46Every year.
01:07:48Until Malia's 18th birthday.
01:07:50So, nine more years then.
01:07:52Eight.
01:07:54You don't even know how old your daughter is?
01:08:08Pleasure doing business with you.
01:08:15You don't want to say goodbye?
01:08:17She's upstairs waiting.
01:08:19I can't.
01:08:21I have a flight to Miami in an hour.
01:08:23Give her a kiss for me, will you?
01:08:38Good fucking riddance.
01:08:41I'm proud of you, son.
01:08:43It only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.
01:08:46I am going to speak to the board in the morning.
01:08:49All right?
01:08:51If you gentlemen will excuse me.
01:08:54I have a granddaughter to comfort.
01:09:01Congrats, bro.
01:09:03Let's celebrate.
01:09:08Come on.
01:09:10We should be celebrating.
01:09:12Ding dong.
01:09:14The witch agreed to settle.
01:09:16Yeah.
01:09:18And now Malia has to live the rest of her life
01:09:20knowing that her mother didn't care enough about her
01:09:22to fight for custody.
01:09:24On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.
01:09:27You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:29What else could you want?
01:09:32I don't know.
01:09:33You're going to be CEO in a month.
01:09:35What else could you want?
01:09:37Maybe a certain little assistant
01:09:39that'll help you get custody.
01:09:41She blocked my number.
01:09:43And no, I'm not going to show up
01:09:45to her doorstep on my knees
01:09:47begging for her to take me back.
01:09:49That would make me look insane.
01:09:51Well, insane or romantic.
01:09:55She doesn't want to speak to me.
01:09:58And I don't blame her.
01:10:00Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back.
01:10:01But I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.
01:10:07She's working here again?
01:10:10Is that why you brought me here?
01:10:12Go get her.
01:10:27Hi.
01:10:29Ready to order?
01:10:31Yeah.
01:10:39Alex.
01:10:41Lincoln?
01:10:44What are you doing here?
01:10:46Jace brought me.
01:10:48To celebrate.
01:10:50I won full custody.
01:10:53Congratulations.
01:10:55Yeah, I...
01:10:57I couldn't have done it without you.
01:10:59Alex, I...
01:11:01I want to apologize.
01:11:03I made a huge mistake.
01:11:05Thanks. Thank you.
01:11:07I actually need to take my break right now.
01:11:24Someone call 911!
01:11:27Help!
01:11:29It's okay.
01:11:31It's okay.
01:11:47Any update?
01:11:53There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but...
01:11:57The doctor said that she's in critical condition.
01:11:59They're going to operate tomorrow.
01:12:02And then her chances are 50-50.
01:12:05Jesus.
01:12:07Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.
01:12:11The stress that I fucking caused her.
01:12:15And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't have helped either.
01:12:18I should have just left her alone.
01:12:20It's not your fault, Lincoln.
01:12:23And now Alex could...
01:12:25She could...
01:12:26Hey, stop.
01:12:27Don't talk like that.
01:12:29I'm sorry.
01:12:50Lincoln?
01:12:53Oh my God, Alex, you're awake.
01:12:55Jesus Christ.
01:12:57I was so worried, I thought...
01:13:00I thought that I might have lost you.
01:13:06I'm fine.
01:13:08You should leave.
01:13:10What?
01:13:12What are you talking about?
01:13:13Lincoln, why are you here?
01:13:15I'm here because I care about you.
01:13:17Because you feel guilty.
01:13:20This is what you do.
01:13:22You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.
01:13:25No, it's not like that.
01:13:27I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.
01:13:30I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.
01:13:35You are not a burden.
01:13:37I don't think that.
01:13:39I'd like you to go.
01:13:59Okay.
01:14:21Morning, sleepyhead.
01:14:30It's good to see you awake.
01:14:32You had me worried there for a minute.
01:14:38I got you something.
01:14:53This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.
01:14:59Where did all the flowers come from?
01:15:02It was Dad.
01:15:04You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode,
01:15:07so he's been helping out with Mulio while Lincoln watches over you here.
01:15:10Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.
01:15:13Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.
01:15:16He shouldn't have.
01:15:18You made a deal, Alex.
01:15:20Dad was good for it.
01:15:22It's done.
01:15:24I don't deserve it.
01:15:26What are you talking about?
01:15:27Look at me, Jace.
01:15:29I'm literally fucking scarred.
01:15:31Why should I-
01:15:32Hey, Alex.
01:15:34You deserve love.
01:15:38It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.
01:15:58Jesus.
01:16:00Sorry.
01:16:01I didn't mean to scare you.
01:16:03Fuck.
01:16:04I'm sorry.
01:16:05I just-
01:16:07I thought you might need some help.
01:16:09Doctor said no unnecessary stress.
01:16:12Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.
01:16:18Sorry.
01:16:20Thank you, but I've got it from here.
01:16:22Alex.
01:16:23You're a cop.
01:16:25You're a cop.
01:16:27You're recovering from surgery.
01:16:29Let me at least help you inside.
01:16:30Malia asked about you all the time, you know?
01:16:54She misses you.
01:16:57Are you kidding me?
01:16:58She misses you. Everyone misses you.
01:17:02My dad, Jace, and me.
01:17:11It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.
01:17:15I can see that now.
01:17:17I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.
01:17:20And I've just been hurt so many times.
01:17:23It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.
01:17:29What you told me about your parents and how they sacrificed everything for you,
01:17:35do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?
01:17:39They lost everything they had because of me.
01:17:43Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again,
01:17:46they would do it exactly the same?
01:17:48That's not sacrifice. That's love.
01:17:53I've been thinking about it a lot.
01:17:56About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.
01:18:01I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.
01:18:05But what you've taught me, what your parents have taught me,
01:18:10is that supporting someone is not about an obligation or to force an outcome.
01:18:18It is simply because you love them.
01:18:23Miss Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.
01:18:36I can't stop.
01:18:38It's true.
01:18:41And since you clearly don't believe me, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you.
01:18:47Prove it? How?
01:18:51Is that...
01:18:53Scars. Just like yours.
01:18:58Are those tattoos?
01:19:01I wanted it to be permanent.
01:19:06I love you, Alex.
01:19:09I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:19:14I love you, Alex.
01:19:17I love every single perfect inch of you.
01:19:24Will you please forgive me for being such an idiot?
01:19:29Please.
01:19:33I love you too.
01:19:44I love you too.
01:20:02What are you doing next week? I want to take you to a party.
01:20:08Another gala?
01:20:10Something like that. And you know the guest department very well.
01:20:15Who is it?
01:20:17You'll see.
01:20:24Happy birthday, dear Malia.
01:20:30Happy birthday to you.
01:20:41What'd you wish for?
01:20:44You, mommy.
01:20:47One step at a time, sweetheart.
01:20:52I got you something.
01:20:55It might not be the biggest present you get, but I think you'll like it.
01:21:00I have one too.
01:21:03Just like you.
01:21:10I love you.
01:21:40Don't hold back.