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Hi, everybody.

The S &P index is up, and so is the lipstick index.

All kidding aside.

I would like to propose a toast to this wonderful team who really exceeded all

our expectations with the Fall into Fabulous campaign.

And we did so while we maintained a commitment to 100

% eco -friendly products.

I am so sorry.

So, we can please...

Raise our glasses.

What's wrong, Mrs. Bennett?

Can you please call 911?

And I'll call your husband right away.

Okay, okay.

Bye.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Our test showed her coagulation factors were abnormal.

After three in vitro procedures and the subsequent miscarriages,

I'm afraid there's a high likelihood she won't be able to conceive.

I think you should allow yourselves to grieve and then consider the other

options.

I don't know.

Maybe the fact that we can't make a decision about a surrogate is final.

We shouldn't be doing this.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. But what if this doesn't work out either?

I just, I can't go through any more disappointment.

Hey, everything is going to be fine.

All right? I don't know if I'm meant to be a mother.

Because you can't physically have a baby does not mean you're not meant to be a

mother. You are going to be an amazing mother.

Yeah? Yeah.

I have interviewed a lot of candidates, and you have an

excellent batch of potential surrogates to choose from.

Sounds great.

Shall we get started? Yeah. Let's do it. Hey.

This is Amy Sims.

She's 32.

She's a single mother with one son.

Has she done this before? Three times.

Oh. So having children is her job?

She does regard it as a key source of income.

I know it shouldn't matter. I just don't like the idea of our child coming from

someone who's essentially a professional incubator.

I can understand you're having that feeling.

But the fact that this represents her livelihood?

I mean, she takes it very seriously. I do like the idea of going with someone

who's three for three.

Uh, well, Amy did suffer one miscarriage. Oh.

But it was in the first trimester.

Do they know what caused it?

It's sad, but sometimes these things just happen.

Mm -hmm.

They do.

Yeah. Okay, I read that couples instinctively feel that they're going to

when they've met the right surrogate, and I just, I don't feel it with her. Me

neither. No, sorry.

I have a policy of not trying to influence my clients, but I'm going to

rule with this one.

Her name is Mallory Parks.

She's 31, no children.

She's educated, polite, absolutely lovely.

Has she ever been a surrogate before?

No.

Isn't it odd going through all this before having a child of your own? It's

certainly not the norm. It's much more common with altruistic surrogacy.

Well, what do you think of her? I like her.

What do you think?

I think we should meet her. Yeah.

Good. We're just getting started.

I never do drugs. I rarely drink.

Oh, and I wouldn't have so much as a drop of alcohol when I was pregnant.

goes for coffee.

Oh, so you're a non -smoker.

I tried it once in junior high, and that was enough.

What about your diet? I eat healthy, minus the occasional sugar binge. Oh,

that's fine.

I have a sweet tooth, so I'll be passing that along.

Exercise. Yeah, do you like to exercise?

I don't know if I like it, but I do it. Okay, well, that would be my chance. I

mean, I would treat this baby like it were my own. I really would. Okay.

Well, now for the obvious question.

Why would I want to do this?

Right. Is it for the money? Well, that's important.

I mean, I'm saving up to get my degree in early childhood education.

That's cool. I like that. But, you know, that being said, I mean, there are

other ways to pay for college that don't involve morning sickness and stretch

marks. So it's not just about the money?

No. My mom was a surrogate for her cousin. I mean, I was really young, but

how it changed her life, how it changed both their lives.

I mean, what a gift to give someone.

I'm impressed.

I mean, I'm really impressed with you.

Definitely. I mean, we have...

other people yeah we have to interview other candidates but it was very nice uh

wait wait do i get to ask questions yeah of course absolutely yeah why do you

want a baby wow okay um i don't know how to answer i just need to know that i'm

doing this for the right reasons i mean this doesn't apply to you but lots of

couples they have kids because they're bored or they want to save their

oh no no we're not What a great play. So, why do you really want to have a

this badly?

I've been very lucky, and I've achieved everything that I've put my mind to,

except having a child and being a mother.

I've tried three times to have a baby, and I keep on having miscarriages. I'm

sorry. So, I don't want that dream of having this family to just end in

failure.

Thank you.

Is that an okay? That was a great answer. I hope you don't mind. You know,

to interview you, too. No, it's nice. I'm glad you asked me that question.

I feel it.

Yeah? Yeah, I do.

I think that we should tell Beth that we found her surrogate. Yeah.

Really?

And in return, the surrogate agrees that Christy and Mitch are the legal parents

of the child.

Of course. And that in the best interest of the child, she will not form or

attempt to form a parent -child relationship.

Wow. Who knew getting pregnant would require so much paperwork?

And now for the best part, you will be paid $35 ,000 in monthly installments,

plus all hospital and doctor bills, maternity clothes, and any related

from now until...

Until two weeks post -delivery.

Well, here goes.

I know that this is a business arrangement, but I want you to think of

more than a surrogate.

I'm a friend who's helping you have a baby.

Oh, well, thank you. Here's for everything.

This may be my last drink for a while. I better enjoy it.

You have got such a great eye.

Would you help me go shopping for maternity clothes?

I would love to. You would? Oh, my God.

There is the greatest boutique. What's it called? On Michigan Avenue. Oh, Baby

Me. Baby Me. Yeah, Baby Me. I know. Their stuff is classic. It's not fussy.

Yeah. You like it. My favorite store.

No, I'm sorry. I just want Christy to be as big a part of the pregnancy as she

wants to, and the same goes for you.

I think my real contribution will start after the baby shows up.

Yep. Because you're going to get up in the middle of the night and you're going

to change diapers and feed the baby.

Yeah, of course.

This is more along the lines of building a fort and playing pitch and catch, but

sure, I'll do that. You are going to make such a great dad.

You are.

Hey, huddle together. I'm going to take a picture to remember this occasion.

Ready?

Hey, babies.

Look it.

Mallory sent me a copy of the photo she took of us. Oh, that's great.

Do you know how happy I am that you two get along?

Yeah? Yeah.

I cannot imagine going through this with someone that you didn't actually like.

I spoke to Allie, and she thinks that Mallory sounds so perfect.

Well, if Allie thinks so, then it's got to be true.

I just hope it goes okay.

Come here.

It will.

Mallory. Hi.

Hey.

Big day.

Oh, yeah, I'm excited.

Good.

Good. Oh, new dress.

Figured I'd get some wear out of it before I needed to start dressing

Well, I'm sure you'll look just as beautiful when you're pregnant.

That's really sweet, Mitch.

Uh, Christy should be coming. Actually, there she is.

Wow, you look beautiful.

Thank you.

Wow.

Hey.

Shall we? Yeah.

The embryo transfer procedure is very similar to a pap smear. There shouldn't

any pain.

Wish me luck.

Good luck.

Thank you for doing this for us.

Good.

Here we go.

Done. Good job. That's amazing.

Great.

We should know in a few weeks that the embryo has implanted.

Okay. You have a very healthy surrogate. I'm optimistic. Okay.

Thank you so much. You're welcome. Thank you. See you soon. Okay. Great. Bye

-bye. How about we go celebrate this pregnancy?

Oh. I don't know if I want to jinx it.

Guys, positive thinking.

Miller's just, you know, we've had our hopes up before, so... But as soon as we

hear good news... Definitely. Sure.

Okay. Okay, so will you let us know if you need anything? I will. Okay, great.

Thank you.

Ready?

Bitch.

Right, okay, well, I'm glad you're interested. That's great.

Okay, and yes, I will send you the specs tomorrow, for sure.

All right. Thank you for your time. Bye -bye.

Yep.

Dr. McNally. Hey, what's up?

Hey, you. Hey. What's up?

Is she dead?

We're gonna be pats.

I'll be home.

I'll be home.

I'll be home.

I am so happy.

Wow.

This is pretty amazing.

I didn't know pregnancy would have this kind of effect.

I'd have hired a frigate a long time ago.

Oh, yeah, and you know what they say.

What do they say?

Pregnancy can be the sexiest time in a relationship.

Oh.

Even without the baby bump and the hormones.

What about dinner?

I think we'll work up an appetite, okay?

Are you expecting somebody? No.

Then forget about it. Okay.

I should get up.

Yeah, I should. No. I'm just going to get up really quickly. Just really...

Just hurry.

Oh, hi.

Congratulations. I came as soon as I heard the news.

Wow. Hey, Matt.

Yeah. Mallory's here. Hi, Mitch.

Hi.

I brought champagne for you and sparkling cider for me and the baby.

thoughtful. Thank you.

Wow.

The place is beautiful.

Christy decorated herself.

No. Oh, you were celebrating and I interrupted.

No, we're just having dinner. Yeah. Oh, well, I can come back and we can do this

another time. Definitely. I mean, besides, I'm pretty hungry myself now

eating for two.

Right.

You should, why don't you join us?

You can put your cider in the fridge.

Really? For sure, yeah. I don't want to be a third wheel. We have so much food.

Okay.

Thanks. You're the reason why we're celebrating.

Yeah, I was too.

I promise you that I am going to make it up to you.

You better.

Yeah. Okay.

How long have you been in Chicago?

I moved here about a year ago with my boyfriend, my ex -boyfriend Greg.

We were supposed to get married, but well, that didn't work out.

You'll meet another guy?

I don't know. Sometimes I'm not so sure. You will.

Oh, come on.

You're smart. You're beautiful. Of course there'll be some. I'm not really

at meeting people.

Oh, and my impending water retention isn't going to help.

Well, your breath going up a cup size or two can't hurt.

What? I'm just saying. I can't believe you just said that out loud. It's okay.

think he's funny.

Thank you. She thinks I'm funny.

Oh. You are funny.

I think that it will put a damper on your dating life.

It's worth it.

Here, have some.

I should go.

But thank you. You sure?

Thank you for dinner.

No, no, no, no, no. Don't get up. I'll let myself out. Okay.

I already feel like part of the family.

Anytime. Great.

Good night.

Goodbye.

Don't get me wrong.

She's very sweet. Yeah?

Just, um, a little needy. How did she get her address?

Share the contract.

Didn't you say something about making the wait worth my while?

I did.

Tranquil, isn't it?

I'll take it. Awesome.

I'd like to register for gifts.

Absolutely.

Mrs. Bennett?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

There.

Good. Everything looks like it should for 18 weeks.

Yeah. Thank you for letting us come today.

One weird, modern, happy family, right?

Want to hear the baby's heart beating?

Yeah.

That's our baby.

That's amazing.

That's our baby.

Would you like to know the sex?

No, no, no, no, no. No, don't. Really? You guys don't want to know what color

paint the baby's room?

No, we definitely want to be surprised.

Your choice.

Here's baby's first picture.

Right there.

Here's the nose, the little eyes.

Yeah, good to know.

My husband took home this monogram picture.

Could you print me another? The girls at the office are dying to see it.

Sure.

Here you go. Thank you. No problem.

But it is just so cute.

Wow. Yeah.

What do you think of that?

Oh, that's a little last season, don't you think?

I guess so. Yeah.

Yeah. Okay.

So how are you feeling?

Well, the morning sickness has pretty much ended.

Yeah, but nobody tells you that night sweats will give you that pregnancy

I don't know. It's worth it, though.

You know, to feel that connection to the baby.

I know it's your baby, but I'm still feeling all those things you're supposed

feel when you become a mother.

Cool. Oh, wait.

What about this?

Uh -huh.

What do you think?

Should I get it?

It's nice.

I'm being so silly.

Hey, maybe this weekend you and I could go shopping for the nursery.

Um, thank you, but Mitch and I were thinking about making a day of it, you

like a nest building thing. Oh, no, no, no, I get it. You guys want to feel like

real parents, since you're not able to actually experience having the baby.

I can't decide.

I'm just going to get both.

Okay. Thank you.

Let me check.

Tuesday's fine.

Yep. And I will see you then. Thanks very much. Bye -bye.

Mallory. Can I talk to you?

Yeah, Christy's at work. No, I figured. It'll just take a second.

Sure, come on in.

What do you think of my new dress?

Wow.

It's really nice.

Glad you like it.

You paid for it.

Um... How are you feeling?

Pretty good, overall.

Except my breasts have been so tender and sensitive.

Um... I mean, isn't that normal?

Yeah. Oh,

and this is kind of embarrassing, but I don't know how to say this. My sex drive

is out of control.

Wow. Yeah.

I don't know. Apparently it's a hormonal thing that happens to some women.

Right. I heard that.

And I've been having these dreams, and you were in one.

You made an appearance in one of my dreams.

You said you had something to talk about.

Oh. Oh, yeah. Sit down. Yeah.

It's kind of awkward at that.

That's about Christy. Is everything all right?

Well, you know we went shopping for maternity clothes?

Mm -hmm.

Well, I caught her trying on a pregnancy belly.

I'm not following.

I mean, it's obvious to me how hard this is on her.

The fact that she doesn't share the natural bond with the baby that I do.

Well, Mallory, there's nothing we can do about that.

Well, I was thinking you could take a more active role and we could give

some distance without, you know, making it obvious.

Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm.

I appreciate your concern, but Mallory, Christy's involvement outweighs any

problems she might be experiencing.

Oh, yeah.

Whatever you think is best.

Good. Great.

I actually have to get back to work, but thank you.

Thank you.

Oh, I'm so glad we can be open enough with each other to have these kinds of

conversations. Me too. Okay?

Okay. Terrific.

I'll just get your coat.

There you go.

Bye. Bye.

It was a good chat.

Agreed.

What?

Mallory's worried about me.

She just, yeah. I mean, she thinks that this whole thing is hard on you. Of

course it's hard on me. I know.

I mean, do you think that it's easy having this total stranger carry her

No, of course not.

So what did you say to her?

I said that I think it's important for Christy to continue to be involved.

That's it. Of course.

What's her alternative? That we're just going to show up at the hospital when

she's ready to give birth?

I don't know.

She said that I should pick up the slack.

Oh, my God.

What? She was coming on to you, wasn't she? What?

No. Yeah, she was.

You're kidding me.

No.

Yeah. Oh, my God. Are you serious?

I'm serious. All right, come on. I'm going to grab you another drink, and we

not talking about Mallory anymore tonight, okay?

Massive aggressive comments reminding me that she's the one giving birth. And

then she shows up at our house and she tries to convince Mitch that I'm losing

it. So I want you to tell me if I'm being overly sensitive or she's off.

Well, I'd say maybe it's a bit of both.

So what do you think I should do?

Maybe limit your interaction with her. What matters really, Christy, is the

baby's health.

So whatever you can do to keep your surrogate happy, it's just a few months,

say do it.

Okay, bye -bye. Feel free to call anytime.

First

time

in prenatal?

Yes, up till now I was able to keep up with my regular yoga class. One day

you're touching your toes, the next you can't even see them. Exactly.

I'm Allison.

Oh, Mallory. Nice to meet you.

You have kids yourself?

Yeah, two.

My son just turned three and my daughter's eight months.

Wow.

I hope I can bounce back as quick as you. What's your secret?

Teach a yoga class so you get paid to exercise.

This is your first? First of many, if you ask my husband.

Oh, yeah?

Oh, Mitch loves kids. He's already baby -proofing the house. I keep telling him

we have a few months, but he can't wait.

He's just so excited. Sounds like a keeper.

Anyway, it was nice to meet you. Will we see you in class on Thursday?

Definitely. Great.

Hello?

Mitch, it's a disaster.

What? Are you okay? What is it, the baby? A pipe burst in my apartment.

water everywhere.

Please, you have to come over right now.

I'm sorry, I can't. I'm in a meeting with a potential client. Please, I don't

know who else to call. Mallory.

I can't come.

I'm worried about the baby.

Okay. Please hurry.

Okay, okay. Hurry.

I'll take care of it.

Who are you?

Plumber.

Mr. Bennett said you have a problem.

Bathroom's in the corner.

Even the floor will be able to collect heat in the winter, but...

They'll be able to release some stuff.

So really, it's the ideal solution for you.

Mallory.

Baby, it's Mallory.

Hey, Mallory.

It's Christy and Mitch. You're on speakerphone. How you doing?

This whole thing was a mistake. What? What was?

Agreeing to have your baby. I hate being pregnant. I am fat and disgusting.

No. No, that's not true.

Oh, yes, it is.

And I'm all alone.

There's nobody here to help me. You're not alone, okay? We're both here for

Well, it feels like you're trying to avoid me. Right.

Mallory, I know that this is really hard.

Do you, Christy? Do you know that this is hard?

How could you know? Because the only reason I am pregnant is because you

be.

I cannot be pregnant for one more night.

I'm not doing it. I'm done.

What are you talking about?

Mallory, how about I come over right now? Would that be good?

Yeah.

You have a presentation in the morning. I can get back to bed, okay?

All right?

All right, I'll be right there.

I don't like it any more than you do, but what choice do we have?

I've seen the way she looks at you.

Christy. Don't tell me that I'm being paranoid.

This is not the same.

It sounds the same.

Oh, I have to take care of something at the office.

Don't wait up for me.

How long am I going to have to pay for a mistake?

A mistake is something you make once, not over and over and over again. Yes,

I... I screwed up. I screwed up.

Okay? And you have every reason to be suspicious of me, but this is about the

baby. Okay?

I don't know what she's capable of. That's exactly why I want to go there

this second.

Get your coat.

I'm so sorry I dragged you out of bed.

No, it's good prep for having a baby, all right?

I think I'm a whiny bit.

No, I think you're pregnant.

Sit down.

Yeah, okay.

Oh, yeah.

It's so hard going through this all alone.

Even my stupid ex -boyfriend would be better than this.

Well, except he'd just say that I was fat and disgusting.

Well, then he's a complete jackass.

That's what he is.

You see that?

It took you two seconds to figure him out.

Mm -hmm. It took me two years.

Do you still think I look okay?

No, I think you look beautiful.

And you know what, Mallory? This is all going to be over in about two months,

and you're going to feel great, okay?

I wasn't counting on how lonely this would feel.

Mallory, you're not alone.

Uh, Christy and I are here for you, whatever you need. We told you that.

sure, you guys buy me stuff, but who's here to help me with the apartment when

need something done? Or, I don't know, rub my shoulders when I'm so sore I can

barely move?

Set up a massage appointment, okay?

It's going to be our treat, I promise.

That's nice, but I'm stiff right now.

Will you please just for a second?

No, that's actually, no, it's not appropriate.

I don't understand.

You're going to be in the delivery room. It's such an intimate thing, and you

can't even rub my shoulders?

No.

Then do it for me.

Do it for the baby.

Your neck. Did you hear that? Yeah, I heard that. All right.

See, I'm so tense.

What part?

Right here.

Right there? Yeah.

See?

It's bad for the baby to have not... You're right. Okay.

Is that good?

Yeah. I could get used to it.

It feels good.

Thank you.

No, don't answer it.

It's Christy.

Yep.

Hey, babe.

Uh, yeah.

Oh, yeah, she's doing much better.

Okay.

I'm on my way right now.

Okay. Okay.

Love you. Bye.

I gotta go. Hey, I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. Would you come?

Good, good, good. Um, I'm gonna check my schedule, and I'll definitely let you

know. Please?

We'll see. We'll see. It would mean a lot.

Okay. We'll definitely see. You doing better? Yeah. Thank you. You're welcome.

Okay. Okay. See you tomorrow.

Bye. Bye.

You can leave if you want. I'll just pass along any news.

No, that's okay. I'd like to stay.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. It's just the baby kicking.

It's like a circus in there.

Do you want to feel?

Yeah.

Oh.

Yeah. Cool, huh?

It's cool.

Christy, about last night... Yeah, wow, you really scared us. I know, I know.

And I'm sorry.

I hope you know I'd never do anything to hurt the baby.

I do know that.

Thank you.

What is it?

Oh, um... It's... My friend was just texting me these ridiculous pictures of

decorations that she bought for my shower.

You're having a baby shower?

Yeah. I mean, it's no big deal. It's just... It's some friends from work.

sure.

Mallory, I thought of inviting you, but then I thought it might make you feel

awkward. It wouldn't make me feel awkward.

Really? Mm -hmm.

Okay, great. Well, would you like to come? I would love to.

Okay, good.

That's great.

So, you really don't think it's weird that I'm having my surrogate...

attend my baby shower.

No, not really.

When we picked her, she was self -sufficient, confident, and now she's

needy. She's half crazy. She's calling Mitch's cell in the middle of the night.

Are you worried because she's calling Mitch?

No. Mitch and I are in a good place.

Good. What do you think?

Wow.

Surrogacy does have its benefits.

Look how cute you are.

Open my mask.

Oh, thank you. It's just a little something. Okay.

Yep.

The big one's coming later.

Oh, look at this.

Since you don't know the sex, I thought I'd try to pick something that would

work for either a boy or a girl, and what baby wouldn't love you?

That is so sweet. I love you so much. Aw, I love you too.

You're going to be great.

Sorry I'm late.

Hey. Mallory, hi.

Hi. What a coincidence.

How do you two know each other?

Oh, Mallory's my third gift.

Hi.

I can't believe you've been telling people that this is your child. I know,

but... I needed support.

Well, Mitch and I have been here for you. Yeah, I know, and I appreciate

but I needed to talk to real moms, you know, about the things I was going

through. Okay, they're not going to remind me again that I'm not capable of

having a child, right? Christy, I didn't mean that. You could have still talked

to moms while telling the truth.

Well, I know this sounds silly, but I just... I felt that if they knew that I

was just a surrogate, you know, that they would treat me differently.

Like I was a freak or something.

This isn't normal behavior.

I know. Don't you think I know that? I'm not thinking straight.

I think it's the hormones.

No, you can't keep on blaming the hormones anymore. You have to take

responsibility for your actions.

I know.

Okay? But please know that I am doing everything I can for your baby.

I promise.

I won't do it anymore. It won't happen again.

Okay.

If you want to go out there and join the party, I'll be there in a sec.

It's fine. I'm sorry.

Okay.

I didn't know you could be so understanding.

What am I supposed to do?

She's holding my child hostage in light of...

Christy, she wasn't just asking me about having a baby.

She was talking about raising one.

Baby names, diaper rash, mommy and me classes.

And the husband she's been describing, it's Mitch.

I think she has some kind of fantasy that she's going to raise this baby with

him. I mean, she's crazy.

Yeah.

What are we going to do?

I'm going to write it out.

Okay. All right.

Okay. Let's go in there.

Totally.

I love you so much. Thank you.

Open my neck.

You really didn't have to get a present for me. I know, but I wanted

to.

Okay. Thank you very, very much.

Oh, that's so sweet. Isn't it cute? Yeah.

It's really cute. Apparently babies can hear voices and sounds in the womb, so

I've been singing it to him.

Oops, surprise.

I said it. It's a boy.

We're having a boy.

We're having a boy.

Yeah.

If you'll excuse me for a second.

Christy.

Christy, come on.

Mallory, get out.

I'm trying to be understanding because that's what Christy wants, but this is

too much. I made a mistake. I'm sorry.

No, I don't think you made a mistake, and I don't think you're sorry either.

I don't know what the big deal is, though Christy knows she's having a boy.

is a big deal to Christy. This is her baby.

It's my baby, too. No, it's not.

Once this baby is born, you're going to have nothing more to do with them. Do

you understand?

Are you okay?

What?

What's the matter? Just give me a second.

What? I don't know.

Christy? Watch, just breathe, Mallory. You're fine.

Christy?

Christy?

Just breathe. What is that? No, I don't know. I think I'm going to labor.

Oh, no, no, no, no. No, it's okay. I'm not ready. I'm supposed to come for

another couple weeks.

Is the baby okay?

She's merely experiencing Braxton Hicks. Wait, that's false labor.

It's common for first -time moms to confuse it with the real thing. Okay,

the baby okay?

Everything's as it should be.

Good.

Hi. Hey.

I'm sorry.

No, I mean, you couldn't have known, right?

Braxton Hicks are often caused by dehydration, so you need to make sure

drink plenty of liquids.

So, uh, what now? What do we... Well, Mr. Parks is fine to go home. Do you

someone to keep an eye on you?

I'm all alone.

Well, I'd feel better if you had someone to watch over you, at least overnight,

just to be safe. Do you have any family in town?

I'm all alone. There's nobody.

I think that you should stay with us.

Christy? Yeah.

Are you sure?

I mean, I don't want to impose.

No, I would love you to stay with us. Yeah, definitely.

Thank you. Come in.

Pleasure.

Mallory, I left you some towels, and we're just down the hall if you need

anything, okay?

Mitch, I'm sorry.

Sorry about tonight. I'm sorry about letting it slip you're having a boy. I'm

sorry about everything.

Mallory, it's all right.

Come on, we're on the final home stretch right now, and the baby's health is

what really matters.

Come here.

Come here, I want you to feel something.

Come here, the baby's kicking. Come feel it. Come feel it.

Right, right. Right there?

Yeah, yeah, right.

Hey, do you feel that? Yeah.

Oh, yeah.

That's your son.

Wow.

Well, I think we've got a soccer player in our hands. Yeah.

Either that or a black belt. Yeah, maybe.

God.

Sleep well, okay?

Mm -hmm. You too.

Yeah.

Good night. Good night.

Hey, can you come to bed?

Yeah, I'm just going to take a quick shower.

Okay, please come soon.

Having her here really gives me the creeps. Hey.

It's only for one night, okay?

Okay. And this is all gonna be over.

Yeah. And you're never gonna...

Chrissy? Honey?

How you doing?

I'm tired.

I haven't slept.

Hey.

How would you feel about us checking into that new hotel downtown for the

weekend? And we can forget all about you -know -who.

Hmm?

Come on, it's gonna be the last opportunity for us to get away for a

Yeah. We're not gonna leave that hotel room.

Okay? Book it.

Do it.

Ugh!

Ugh.

Sorry about the mess, but I couldn't find anything.

I hope you like Eggs Benedict.

Wow.

Wow. This is great.

Thanks. I love to cook.

I'm glad that you're feeling better. Much better.

It's amazing what a good night's sleep will do to you.

Oh, I made you egg whites because I know you're watching your figure.

Oh.

What? You think I poisoned it?

No, that's not what I was about to say. I think that this is really great that

you made this, and I'm grateful.

Definitely. Oh, thanks.

Well, you know, I wanted to show my appreciation for...

You opening up your home to me. Oh, come on. No problem.

Of course.

Oh, and also to say, um, to apologize for being a little off lately.

I know I guess I was naive, but I had no idea being pregnant would be that

difficult. Right.

It's okay. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Mm -hmm.

Oh, hey, so I'm going to check out this photo exhibit tonight downtown if you

guys want to come.

Tonight? Oh, um, Christy and I actually made plans to go away for the night. Oh.

Yeah, I get it. You want to get away while you still can.

Right, right.

Okay, well, I should go.

But, um... Well, thanks for letting me crash, and I'm so sorry about the mess.

That's okay. And we're on our cell, of course, if anything at all happens.

Yeah. Oh, um... Have a good night away.

Thank you. Thanks for cooking.

Bye. Bye.

For the beautiful lady.

Thank you.

So, um, there's a certain object that we've been avoiding.

Okay, if this has anything to do with Mallory, she does not exist. No, we have

to pick a baby name.

Wow.

Well, thanks to a certain somebody.

You know that's the boy's name?

Yeah.

Any thought?

I knew that this was too good to be true.

I don't know if it's from Mallory, it's from a private number.

You should answer it.

Hello?

Yeah?

Yeah?

Oh, yes, I'm very happy with my cell provider.

No, actually, thank you.

I've never been so happy to get a call from the telemarketer in my entire life.

Is this the first night that we've gone without any Mallory drama?

You're so gorgeous tonight.

Come here.

Thank you.

After you.

Oh, where are my house keys?

Here, let me get my keys.

That's weird.

Do you want to make dinner?

Yeah.

What is that?

I have no idea.

Hold on.

Mallory.

Don't you love it?

What the hell are you doing?

Oh, I know you have a lot to do before the baby comes, so I wanted to help.

stop it. Stop it.

Okay? Enough.

I thought you'd be happy.

Yeah, well, we're not.

Mitch, please.

That's it, Mallory.

I think it's best if you just leave right now.

Really? Go.

Fine. I'll go, but you'll never see me or your baby again.

Damn it. Mallory! No, you made it. Stay good.

Hang on.

All right.

Call the doctor.

Okay, call the doctor. Okay, I got it.

Okay.

Oh, my God.

Do you like the temperature?

Yes, please.

Okay.

Thank you.

So beautiful.

Okay.

Thank you.

You're so beautiful.

Thank you.

Good job.

Thank you.

Yeah.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Please, just for a minute.

No, Mallory, we had a deal.

Oh, so?

Okay. We had a deal that I wouldn't be in his life, not that I couldn't hold

him. Please.

Mitch?

Mallory? Please? I just think it's for the best. Wait, you didn't say that.

Because she's here. Please, I want to hold him. Nurse, I think you should

up in another room.

Please, he's my son. I need to hold my son. Mallory, you're going to have to

calm down or I'll need to date you.

Let's go.

Thank you, Chris. Thank you, Mallory. We'll wire the final payment to your

account. Thank you for everything you've done, but we do not want any more

contact with you. You bitch!

i can't hate the woman that gave us william what do you think after

my grandfather william billy the kid oh i love it yeah i love

it

You punched me. You punched me.

Mitch? Mitch?

What? Where's the baby?

What? Mitch, where's the baby?

Ma

'am,

please give me the baby. Let me do this.

Let me do this, okay?

Ma 'am, I need you to give me the baby. I got it. I got it. I got it. Just

please. I got it.

Mallory?

Mallory, I want you to hand me the baby, okay?

I just wanted to hold him.

I know.

I know. I just want you to hand him to me now.

I love Craig.

I would never do anything to hurt him. I know, and I'm not angry. I just want

you to hand him to me.

Okay?

Come on.

Stay the hell away from me. Ow!

Let go of me!

And I was their nanny until a month ago when Mr. Taylor was transferred to St.

Louis. Oh, okay.

Do you have training in first aid? Well, I can't do open -heart surgery, but I'm

a pretty skilled boo -boo fixer.

Good. Okay. I think we've heard all we need.

We're going to have to follow up with your references. Oh, of course.

Would you be willing to submit to a background check, if that's okay?

Sure. Okay. Yeah. And I'm sorry.

We're actually normally a pretty laid -back couple.

It's just we had a bit of an issue with our surrogate.

And as I was carrying his child, Mitch and I fell in love and... Now we want to

be a family.

I mean, surely the law must allow for the true biological parents to claim

own child.

Just to clarify, it was her egg? Well, yes. I'm afraid the mother has all the

rights in this situation.

I am the mother. Yes, technically you gave birth, but according to the law,

hold no more claim to the child than I do. This isn't fair.

I carried him for nine months. Your contract very specifically states that

relinquish any and all rights that come to the child. People break contracts all

the time.

Surrogacy is a hot -button topic. It's not even legal in every state.

And for you to overturn something like this, you need to go all the way to the

Supreme Court. And by then, your kid will be applying to college.

Please.

There must be something you can do.

The baby's father wants to be with you?

Yes. Then I'd say the best option is to have him file for divorce.

Take established shared custody.

I told you never to call me here again.

I'm sorry, but it's about your baby What is it

Whatever it is, you could tell me over the phone.

You have to trust me, Mitch. It's something you really need to see. It's

Mallory Park.

How do you know Mallory?

Just come over.

No.

Please, I wouldn't call you if I didn't think it was really important.

I haven't spoken to Jessica since the night I ended things with her. You

have to trust me.

When I just heard her voice, I remembered everything that you've put me

Everything that you did to me.

I know, and I'm so sorry, Chrissy. How the hell does your ex -mistress know

Mallory? I don't know. I don't know, but we gotta find out.

And what am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to be cool with you going to

Jessica's house because she says that she has something to show you?

I don't know. What if she's lying?

What if she's just manipulating you because she wants to see you again?

I don't know. I seriously doubt that's the case.

Okay, but it's a chance we gotta take, right?

Well, I don't know if I'm comfortable with that.

Hi.

Why did you call our house?

There's something you need to do.

God. How do you know Mallory?

I went to college with her.

And when Mitch and I were together, I talked about him with her, about how

difficult the fertility issues were, how badly he wanted to be a father. My

fertility issues.

So Mitch knew Mallory from before. Is that what you're saying?

No, they never met in person. But when her boyfriend Greg broke up with her,

just... Develop the strange fixation on him through my photos and stories. I

have no idea what you're talking about right now. Greg never wanted children.

And he was really clear about that. But Mallory thought she could change him.

And she couldn't. And I think that's why she just got really, really obsessed

with Mitch. The fact that he really wanted to have children. Why wouldn't

tell us this before?

I had no idea she was your surrogate. And Mitch and I have not spoken.

And I put some distance between Mallory and I when Greg dumped her. Because she

just started behaving really erratically.

I mean, he said she was stalking him, that she put his new girlfriend in the

hospital by cutting her break.

I thought you should know after all the trouble I've had.

I'm so sorry.

Who

is

it? Police, Ms. Park.

I need you to explain something to me.

Is there a law against making a joke?

No, but there is against stalking.

I think Christy's overreacting just a little, don't you?

I was told you entered the Benin home without permission.

I've been invited over lots of times. I'm referring to the time that they came

home to find you in their nursery.

Oh. Well, they've been so good to me, I wanted to decorate it for them.

Without them knowing?

Well, if they knew, it wouldn't be a surprise now, would it?

I also understand you took their baby in the hospital.

Yes. To give Christy a rest.

This is ridiculous.

Do I look like a stalker? I don't know.

Maybe we should ask your ex -boyfriend Greg what he thinks.

Am I under arrest?

No. But if I have to come back, you will be.

So nothing like this has ever happened before to one of your clients?

Never. It is normal for the surrogate to feel a certain sense of loss. That's

postpartum depression.

No, no, no.

Excuse me. This is not postpartum depression.

She was obsessed with Mitch for a very long time before we had even considered

surrogacy. Well, how could I know that? Because it's your job.

I understand that you want someone to blame. I scoured her background.

not well enough. Mallory has no recorded history of mental illness, no arrest.

She seemed the perfect surrogate. Beth, she's mentally ill.

Did you know that she tried to do to her ex -boyfriend exactly what she's doing

to us?

No. And that she might have even tried to kill his new girlfriend?

Have you got the police involved? Yes, we do have the police involved, and

they're taking the matter very seriously. They spoke to her. They told

stop. Big deal. Well, hopefully that should be the end of it.

Right. Well, I hope so, Beth.

What are you doing?

It's okay.

I'm his mother.

I need you to put the baby back in his crib right now, or I'll call the police.

Hey, Sydney.

Is everything okay?

There's an intruder at 7610 Sycamore.

Please hurry.

Put him down right now. I don't know why you're so upset.

Go and do laundry or something.

I'll put him down when I'm ready.

I'm his mother.

All right.

Go in. All right.

Go in.

Sydney.

You're not going in.

Will you?

I'm so sorry. I tried to stop her.

It's okay.

It's not your fault. Amelia was fine.

There's no sign of the forced entry.

Yeah, because Mallory took my keys.

Then you'll need to change your lock.

and I'd suggest upgrading your security system.

Definitely. Yeah, we'll get the best. Okay, so are you going to arrest Mallory

now? I can, but considering she didn't harm the baby and she most likely

using a key, I'll either have her out before the end of the day.

So we're just supposed to wait until something bad happens. Is that what

suggesting? I'm afraid dealing with someone like this is a process.

The first step is to get a restraining order. Okay.

Let's do it. Okay.

Check it out.

Hello?

Hey. Uh, yeah.

The alarm was off.

Yeah, I do want to stay on the line while my husband looks around the house.

It's okay.

I hope everyone's okay.

Well, somebody definitely tried to tamper with the locks in a few windows

night, but the good news is your system worked.

You can feel safe that nobody's getting in your home and you don't let in.

Thank you.

My pleasure, sir.

You Mallory Parks? Yes.

Miss Parks, you've been served.

Hey, that's interesting.

Well, they loved my gallery design, so we shall see.

Oh, hang on, Mr. Taylor -Lynx.

Hello?

I'm so sorry, Mrs. Bennett, but my car broke down.

Oh, really?

Where are you?

Stuck on the side of the highway.

I called a tow truck, but they said it might take an hour.

Okay, I will figure something out.

Bye. Hey, Mitt.

The car just broke down, so can you come back home?

Oh, no. Can you push your meeting?

No, because I have 15 people showing up. When do you think you can be back?

They're on their way. I can't leave.

I'll get there as soon as I can.

We're going to figure something out, okay?

Okay, bye.

You are going to run the meeting for me.

I didn't mean to startle you.

I'm sorry. You just really scared me. Sorry. I thought you might need help.

just a little down edge right now. Can you take this bag up to my office?

Sure. And then I will be right behind you, okay? Okay. Thank you. See you up

there.

Are you ready to go to work?

It's okay.

It's okay. Mommy's here.

Mommy's here.

Yes, she is.

Yes, she is.

Mrs. Parks, it's the police!

Please, be quiet.

This is all

we got.

Mrs. Parks, police!

Perspective female, Caucasian, blonde hair, blue eyes, approximately 5 feet 8

inches tall, 120 pounds, last seen wearing a green t -shirt and jeans.

We spread a wide net.

Amber alerts for monitoring cell phones or tracking credit cards. She can't get

on a plane or train without us knowing.

Not gonna hurt your baby. How do you know she's not gonna hurt my baby? She's

crazy. Miss Bennet, I need you to believe me.

That's not how these situations play out.

In abduction, strangers hurt kids, but their mothers don't. She's not his

mother. Yeah, but she thinks she is. She does.

Exactly. Mallory Parks is delusional, and that's actually good for us.

She's going to treat your child like it's her own.

Mind if I sit here?

Oh, no. Wait.

Thanks. I'm Mallory, and this is my son, Greg.

Oh.

He looks like his father.

He's brand new.

Yeah. Oh, look, baby.

Yeah.

Okay.

Keep me updated.

Are there any leads?

No, but we've got every local station leading with your story and tonight's

news. Somebody's bound to spot her.

No, but what happens if she goes into hiding and then she changes her

and then nobody can find her, right?

Then I'm confident she'll come to us.

Why? Why?

Yeah, you seriously think that she's going to turn herself into you?

I don't think that. I think she might turn herself into you. Why? Why would

do that? Mallory doesn't just want a baby. She wants a family, right? Her

isn't complete until you're in her life.

So you think that she's actually going to call Mitch?

I hope so.

So I said, Mitch, if you want to make him into a basketball player, that's

but let's wait for him to crawl first.

There's a play group that meets here on Thursdays. Lots of other young moms

here.

My family and I need to go away for a little while, but when I get back, I'd

love that.

Or maybe we could get them together for a play date.

Or we should join the same mommy and me group.

Maybe. I better get going.

Nice meeting you. Nice to meet you. I'll see you soon. Right? I'll see you soon.

Bye. Bye -bye.

Bye. We'll see you soon.

Yeah.

Hello? Hi, Mitch.

Mallory, I'm so glad that you called.

Is everyone freaking out over there?

Oh, yeah.

How are you?

Oh, I miss my son, but I know you'd never do anything to hurt him.

I know you'd understand.

I'm not a bad person.

I know that.

I just wanted to know what's right for Craig, even if it means I'm going to get

in trouble.

Well, you did it. You did it because you love our son.

And because you love me.

Me too.

I love you so much.

I just want to be a family, Mitch.

And have as many kids as you want. Do you want to have more children with me?

Do you?

Yeah, I do.

So you'll divorce Christy.

And you'll be with me.

Yes, I will. And I want you to move in with me.

We have to start our new life right now, okay?

Hey, honey, I'm here.

Come on, Mallory.

Mallory?

Come on, it's me.

They're gone.

Oh my God.

You're going to have to do this. Yes, I do.

No.

No.

Answering. Why is she answering?

Mitch, we're going to be there in a couple minutes.

William. I'll wake up.

William, look.

Oh, okay, let's blow it out. One,

two.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Are you ready?

One, two.

Happy birthday.

Uh -oh, what's happening here?

Are you going to do this again?

Yeah.

What are you doing?

My toe down to my fingertips.

I see the clouds.

Sweet.

It just.