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I'll be back later. Okay, see you.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Are you okay?

Cold.

That's because I haven't brewed it yet.

That coffee's from yesterday.

Noah, isn't it your turn to do the dishes this week?

Yeah, so?

The dishes, not the coffee pot.

Hey, don't play semantics with me, all right? Everything goes in the

I don't know what semantics is.

It means to use your common sense, but don't worry, you don't have any.

Ella, don't pick on your brother. Do you need a ride home today? No, Ryan's

going to bring me home. There's some college fair after school today that's

mandatory. Oh, which reminds me, we need to sign you up for that FAP course.

Do we really?

If you want to get into a good school, yeah.

And what if I don't? Very funny.

You do.

Oh, are you going to be home at a reasonable hour tonight?

I'm going to try. Things are pretty tense at the office.

Okay.

Guys! What are we doing? If you want me to drive you, hurry, eat. Otherwise,

you're going to be taking the bus.

Nobody takes the bus anymore.

Well, you two will be if you don't finish.

Eat. I'm going to go.

Love you. Love you.

You guys have a good day, okay?

Bye. Bye, Dad.

Stop. Stop. Both of you. Eat, eat.

No.

Seriously.

Knock, knock.

Hey.

Well, wish me luck.

Why? I don't know.

Maybe I'm being... Well, the way you rescued the Riverside Project, I

doubt that.

Or, maybe he's retiring.

Leaving me the firm.

I wouldn't hold my breath for that either.

I like Corbucci's better than Big Tony's. Well, Corbucci's doesn't

Then Dino Bella.

No, I eat.

Please. I can't stand Dino's daughter. Who's his daughter?

Marissa Fossey.

Didn't she graduate?

Two years ago. I still don't like her, though.

Well, she used to babysit your brother. She's a nice girl.

He's a slut.

Ella. It's true.

You're horrible.

Oh, hey, babe.

What's wrong?

I'm confused.

I thought Stan wasn't going to even consider anyone until at least next

That's exactly what I thought, too. I was counting on the success of Piedmont

give me the inside track.

So what happened?

Well, apparently he called Blake into his office and told him the vice

job was his.

Get the board members on the phone and... Oh, Jeff.

I'm so sorry.

Why don't you come on in and have some pizza?

No, no, I'm not in the mood.

I don't want the kids to worry. They'll be able to see right through me.

Okay, well, what are you going to do?

I'm just going to go out for a bit.

Clear my head.

Okay, I'll be back later.

Okay.

Are you okay?

I've been better, actually, but thanks for asking. I was watching you from over

there, and you looked like you could use some company.

Oh, look, miss, I... Carly.

Carly, you seem very nice, and believe me, as much as I'm flat, I'm also

married.

No, no, no, I'm sorry. I'm not hitting on you.

Oh, sorry.

I'm...

Oh, gosh, how do I say this?

Do you remember a woman named Jennifer Byrne?

Yeah, from high school? Yeah, of course.

I knew her a while.

How is she?

Deceased, unfortunately.

Oh, jeez.

I'm sorry to hear that.

And how are you?

I'm her daughter.

Oh, Carly, jeez.

How'd you know my name?

Because you're my father.

Hey, babe. Are you feeling better?

The kids?

They're in the rooms.

What's the matter?

So you had no idea she was pregnant?

None. I told you, she moved away, and I never heard from her again.

What did she say when she left?

Lisa, it was over 20 years ago.

Okay? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning.

I just think it's weird that you never spoke to her again. I mean, she was your

girlfriend, right? High school girlfriend. She was my high school

Okay? I mean, and she left town. We weren't Romeo and Juliet.

Besides, you know how high school relations are. I didn't know she had a

Or was pregnant, even, obviously.

Otherwise, I would have... What?

I don't know what I would have done, okay? I was young, but I would have done

something.

Well...

Why now? Why wait over 20 years?

Well, it was never supposed to happen at all.

Jennifer told her daughter that she didn't know who her father was, and it

wasn't until after she passed away that Carly went through her things and

discovered the truth.

This is all so crazy.

Yeah. Tell me about it.

Okay, so what now?

It's not like there's a blueprint for this kind of thing.

Lisa, I can't just forget about her.

Come on.

It's not funny.

I know. I know. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

But we do have to make sure she's telling the truth.

How?

Well, there's only one way to be sure.

The DNA test.

Do you think she'll agree to that? Well, if she wants to have a relationship

with us, she's going to have to, right?

I would love to take a DNA test.

We're so glad you understand.

Look, if we're going to have a relationship, any kind of relationship,

have any doubts.

I don't want to have any doubts.

And we don't want you to think that we don't trust you, but we just need to be

sure. Don't worry. I totally get it. I mean, before we met today, I tried to

myself in your position, and I have to say, I'd have a hard time believing any

of this.

Yeah, but currently we do want you to know that we're thrilled that you found

me.

Yeah, we really are.

Making a mistake, do you?

With what?

By insisting she take a DNA test.

Well, but she agreed with us.

Yeah.

But I would just hate to think that she thinks we don't trust her.

Well, Lisa, I mean, she probably is my daughter.

But we have two other children whose well -being we need to consider.

Carly understands that. It's not a matter of trust. It's a matter of

just putting myself in her position now and thinking about how she must be

feeling.

And I love you for being so considerate.

But we'll get Carly's DNA sample.

We'll send it in with mine. Just take a couple days.

We'll see.

I love you.

Love you, too.

Hey, kids.

Hey. Where's your mom?

Out back. Okay.

Wrong.

No.

Hey.

Hey.

Did you open it? Of course not. I think you should do that.

She's my daughter.

Kids, say something.

So, we have a sister.

Well, technically a half -sister.

Wicked.

What did you want me to say? Well, that's just it, actually. Your father

want you to know that there is no...

Right or wrong way to feel about this.

In fact, we're still coming to terms with it all.

But we want you to know that you can tell us anything.

So what does this mean?

Is she going to move in with us? Are you guys going to support her? Do we have

to share a room?

Well, these are all good questions. A little premature.

I'm still trying to process it myself.

But we wanted to tell you kids right away. No secrets.

So what now?

Well, we're going to meet her.

Together. When?

This weekend. She's going to come here. For one of our famous Mitchell family

barbecues.

I'm sorry.

Brian, you scared the hell out of me.

I swear I didn't mean it.

I didn't mean it, I swear.

So what was so important that you had to tell me in person?

Or is this just your way of getting your hands on me?

Q, but you weren't expecting this.

Wow. Wow.

Can you please say something else besides wow?

Oh, wow?

How are you handling this?

I mean, it's the most important thing.

I'm okay, I guess.

I mean...

It's a shock, but I haven't even met her yet.

So, I mean, will she stay with you now that her mom's dead?

She's an adult, not a kid, and my parents said it was too soon to talk

that stuff.

Yeah, that makes sense. They're probably right.

My sister.

Too bad she's not a twin.

Whatever happens, it'll be okay.

Thank you.

So, what do I even call her?

What do you mean? What do we even call you?

I mean, she's my sister, my half -sister.

Well, why don't we start by calling her Carly, and then we'll figure out the

rest later.

Okay. Looks nice, guys.

Oh, I'm excited.

Oh,

oh.

Kids, this is Carly Byrne.

My daughter.

Well, I graduated Holcomb College last year. My degree was in communications,

but I spent most of my time in my sorority, and now I still don't know

want to do. I just had to choose a major.

Well, that's okay, because when I graduated from college, I had no idea

wanted. Really?

And how come you're always telling me I need to think about what I want to do

with my life so I don't waste all your money in college?

Well, either way, Curly's working at Bean Dream at the coffee shop downtown.

Yeah, just to make some extra money while I figure out what I want to do.

I waitress all through college, so I'm used to it.

And it pays for my little apartment.

Although, I guess that's all up in the air now.

My mom's estate, there's a lot going on, so we'll see where I land.

So who'd you think your dad was?

Noah. Great, I'm glad we can just get it out in the open.

My mom raised me herself, so it's kind of all I knew.

And then by the time I was old enough to be curious, she told me that she didn't

know who my dad was.

Well, what I don't understand is why she just didn't tell you the truth.

Maybe she was trying to protect me.

She knew you had a family, and she definitely knew that I would want to

you. And what if... Well, what if you didn't feel the same way?

She was smart like that.

So what, the truth was just sitting there in some shoebox?

Ella. Um, actually, yeah, kind of.

When my mom passed, I had to go through all the possessions, and there were a

lot of papers that I had never seen before, including my birth certificate

your dad's name on it.

And since I knew where my mom grew up and went to high school, it wasn't very

hard to find you guys.

Well, we're glad you did.

Well, the kids seem to like you.

Yeah, sure.

Ella, don't worry about her. She's prickly at first, but she's a teenager.

That's okay. I definitely remember what that was like.

And besides, this can't be easy for her.

No.

Look, Jeff, Lisa, I really don't want you guys to worry that I'm just going to

show up randomly and try to worm my way into your family.

Carly, no.

No, no, I'm serious.

You've both been so kind and so generous.

To be honest, with my mother now gone, it's really nice to know that I have

someone. That I'm not completely alone in the world.

I'd like to talk to you about.

Noah, get out here and help, please.

No, I can help you, Mr. Mitchell.

You don't have to help.

You're a guest here.

I don't mind. Best to stay on your dad's good side, right?

Hey, Elle.

Carly and I are going to go to the hardware store and pick out some paint

room. Want to come?

Nope. I'm good.

Thanks, though.

Fine.

Which room is she taking?

The guest room.

But at the speed they're going, I wouldn't be surprised if they gave her

What are you so uptight about?

I don't know.

It's just... Everyone's being so dramatic about this.

Well, it is kind of dramatic, isn't it?

Whatever.

Well, they tested her. I mean, she's your sister.

So they say.

There's something off about all of it.

Watch where you're going, Mitchell.

Sorry,

Jason.

You better be.

Whoa.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I think you forgot where you are.

I don't think so.

Do you think this is a sidewalk?

It's not. It's a kind of road.

It's a toll road.

I don't. have any money.

Not my problem.

Mitchell! Where do you think you're going?

Inside. Hey!

Get in the house, Noah.

This ain't over, Mitchell.

Got anything else to say?

So what was that about?

Jace Henry.

Neighborhood bully.

Does he go to your school?

No. He basically hangs out at the 7 -Eleven and steals kids' money.

I think that's, like, his job.

No one sticks up to him? I'm not going to.

They say he's a master with nunchucks.

Don't tell Mom and Dad, okay?

I don't want them to worry about me.

I won't.

That's what big sisters are for.

Okay? Okay.

Are you excited to not have to wear a uniform next year at college, Ella?

Yeah, I guess.

Well, this meal was amazing, Lisa. Thank you so much.

Oh, well, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

It wasn't anything special, though.

I didn't really have many home -cooked meals growing up.

My mom wasn't much of a cook, and she was always working, so a lot of dinners

alone. This is really nice.

Oh, well, trust me, we get takeout more often than I'd like to admit.

I mean, Jeff works late most nights, and my real estate business... I have to

call Ryan. He texted me when we were eating.

I got homework.

Okay, but when I come up, I want to see a book open, not the computer.

Mom. The computer is where my work is. Come on. It's like the 21st century.

Okay. Well, as long as when I do come in, the periodic table is on and not

army guy shooting zombies.

You want to hand me your plate?

Oh, no, no. Please. How about you two go relax and I'll clean up dinner?

Come on. Don't be silly. You're a member of this family. Not to help.

Exactly. You provided this amazing meal. The least I can do is the dishes.

Okay.

Well, would you mind giving some lessons to my other two about responsibility?

Now go, go, relax.

I got it, I promise. You got it? Oh.

Okay.

How about that?

How about that?

Well, the way that Stan's been communicating with me, I had the

bag, so I don't understand why.

Okay, you're just going to have to let it go, right? You know that.

You're going to give yourself an ulcer. I know, I know. It's so frustrating.

Yeah, well.

Blake isn't half the architect you are. Yeah, and that's why it's so

frustrating.

I mean, if he was better than me or deserved the position, I could deal with

that. But he's been getting opportunities I've been waiting years

I know I'd be great at it.

But what can you do, right?

Well, we could kill him.

I'm serious.

You're terrible.

And cute.

Come on.

I know.

What will help take your mind off of things?

Hey, you're Mitchell.

Babysitter, yeah.

But I'm not babysitting now.

So what's your deal with him?

What'd he do to you?

Kid's a loser, that's all.

Loser, huh?

Yeah.

Now listen to me. Are you listening?

You don't so much as look, and no one makes one's reaction ever again.

Do you hear me?

Yeah? And if you don't return every single cent to every single kid that you

ever stole from, I will track you down and make sure that you understand.

Are we clear?

Yeah. Get out of here.

See you, Blake, on your promotion.

Jeff, you don't have to pretend like you're happy for me.

Look, we both know you should have gotten the job.

But, I mean, I'm not going to give it up.

You know, I've never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

So is that what you asked me to tell me?

I asked you here because I need your help.

Which is awkward.

Look, I mean, Jeff, I know this can't be easy for you. Look, I can't imagine how

you feel, but...

If you just hear me out, I think this is going to work for both of us.

Okay.

Look, it's no secret that you're the most talented architect at the firm,

And the Bensonville project is the most prestigious that we have.

I want you on it.

Look, yes, it's my project, and you'd be working under me, but, look, it's a lot

more high profile than what you got going on.

All right, here, just think about it. All right, please.

If you agree, I'll talk to Stan about transitioning your whole team.

I got to go.

No, please.

It's on me.

No, normally I'd argue with you, Blake, but all things considered, be my guest.

And I hope you're expensive.

Love to see how you categorize it.

Is

this seat

taken?

No, please.

Thanks. I was hoping you weren't going to make me drink a lot.

What kind of gentleman would do that?

Oh, you're a gentleman.

Yes, ma 'am.

That's too bad.

That's the last thing I'm looking for tonight.

Let me refresh that for you.

Just relax.

You know, I never really do anything like this.

Hey, no judgment.

You comfortable?

Very.

Good.

Here, you enjoy that.

I'll go brush myself up.

Be right back.

All right.

I like your parents' new attitude.

They would have never let me bring you home this late before, especially on a

school night.

So tell them I say thank you.

With everything going on with Carly, I think they feel bad.

Like they don't want me to feel ignored.

And you're not milking that at all.

What do you mean?

Come on.

Help. It's me.

So you're saying that you don't just love making sure your parents know that

don't like having Carly around? I don't like having her around.

How come?

I mean, I think it'd be pretty cool having an older sister around, you know?

Yeah.

You know, like, there's something about her. Like, the transition is too easy

for her.

She's been waiting for this for, like, a really long time, like, her whole life,

you know?

A family.

A chance to fit in.

Yeah, sure.

And it's not like your parents didn't do a background check before.

No, they did. And, you know, her story makes sense. As crazy as it is, the DNA

was a match, so.

So maybe just let it be.

Things are going to work out.

Thanks.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Hey, guys.

Breakfast.

Breakfast.

Okay. It's egg time.

Okay. Ella, would you sit down and eat?

We're about to leave. You're not taking me. Brian's picking me up. I still have

to drive your brother.

So sit.

Eat.

I can drive Noah on my way to work.

You don't mind?

Of course not.

Yeah, Mom.

Carla will take me.

Okay. Great.

I'm running by the office first because I'm meeting a client and he's always

early, so... Thanks.

Jeff?

Honey, what's wrong?

Blake.

He's dead.

What?

I just got off the phone with Stan.

But you just saw him last night.

Who's Blake?

Jeff's co -worker.

Oh, God, I'm sorry.

Honey, what happened?

Well, Stan said the police found his body in a motel room.

They think he might have OD'd.

But what would he be doing in a motel room?

Come on.

I'm going to wait for Ryan outside.

Okay, thank you. I'm really sorry, Dad.

Thank you, Al.

Yeah.

Honey.

He was with a woman, but they have no idea who.

They ID'd him by his car. His wallet was gone.

Was he dating anyone?

You know, Blake.

He was dating all kinds of different women. Nothing serious.

I just don't understand why you go to a hotel.

I mean, his house is spectacular, and it's not like he's got a wife or a

girlfriend to go home to.

It doesn't make any sense.

Oh, and I got his job.

I love the way to get it.

Okay, well, I'm going to get to the office.

There's a lot we've got to take care of, obviously.

Hey, Jeff.

Honey, you have nothing to feel guilty about, okay?

I know. You have nothing to do with this. I know.

Thank you.

I'll see you tonight, okay?

Okay. I love you. I love you.

Good morning.

Hey.

So, funny story.

Just as I was pulling up, I saw your new sister driving off with Noah.

Yeah, he's driving him to school.

I see her more than I see you these days.

What are you talking about?

So last night, after I dropped you off, I saw your sister coming from the street

and then like looking around to make sure nobody was looking for her.

What do you mean sneaking around?

She had the key.

Like sneaking, you know, like she snuck. Sneaking, like a cat burglar or

something.

Are you sure it was her?

Yeah, possibly.

It was kind of weird.

Did you say anything to her?

Oh, hell no. What am I going to say? Like, oh, hey, um, Ella's sister, please

stop being so weird and go to bed.

What's the matter?

I'm sure, listen, I'm sure it was no big deal. I'm sure there was some reason

for it.

Yeah. No, it's just, uh, it's been a weird morning.

Really weird.

What's up?

Let's just go. I'll tell you about it.

Hey.

Mind if I come in?

Stan, of course, please.

How you doing?

I imagine this can't be easy for you.

I'm okay. A little shaken.

Just finished talking to the police.

Oh. Any update?

Well, they said the bartender remembers him leaving with a woman, but they don't

know who.

Yeah, that was Blake, wasn't it?

But the thing is, he didn't mention he was meeting a woman.

I mean, he wasn't in any rush.

In fact, that was the one that left him at the bar.

Yeah, maybe the cops will figure it out. One way or another.

I left a message for his parents, telling them that if there's anything we

do... That's nice.

And I figured, you know, maybe after the funeral, we could have something back

here at the office.

You know, like a memorial.

We could make a donation in his name.

Jeff, I know this isn't how you wanted to get the job.

But we're all counting on you.

So, if you need anything...

Appreciate it.

Hi, Elle.

How's your day?

Okay, I guess.

What are you guys doing?

Curly's helping me with algebra.

I had to deal with this nightmare much more recently than your mom, so I

I'd help her out.

Thank you.

Can I make you a snack, sweetheart?

No, I'm good, thanks.

You know, Carly, Ryan told me he saw you coming home really late last night.

Huh? That's weird. I didn't see him.

Yeah, well, he said he saw you outside the house, actually.

Sneaking around or something.

Well, then it couldn't have been Carly, because she was home all night.

Yeah, I was inside all night, Ella.

In my room.

Well, I guess Ryan was mistaken, and it was just someone who looked exactly like

you. Ella.

Maybe she has a doppelganger.

What do you know about doppelgangers?

Horror movies.

Weirdo.

Okay, Ella, your father's working late, so he's not going to be home for dinner.

Oh, actually, Lisa, I was thinking maybe I could take Ella out for dinner. Just

the two of us?

There's this new sushi place by the coffee shop I've been dying to try.

I think that would be a really great idea.

Yeah, well, I hate sushi.

And besides, Ryan's picking me up for pizza tonight.

Okay.

Ella, wait.

What?

Can you cancel your plans with Ryan?

Just for tonight?

Sister to sister.

But you're not my sister, Carly. And I don't care what my father says.

Lise? In here.

Hi.

We saved you some pizza.

Cold pizza never looks so good.

You want me to throw it in the microwave? No, no, no, it's fine.

Okay.

Can I talk to you guys about something real fast?

Yeah, probably. What is it?

Yeah, sit down.

Okay.

You know, you can tell us anything.

Okay, well, you guys know how much I appreciate everything you've done for

right?

You don't need to say that.

You're a part of this family.

And that's the only thing I've ever wanted, was to be a part of a real

Yeah, we know that.

Okay, good.

Because that's what makes this so hard.

What is it? What makes what so hard?

What?

Oh.

Curly, what happened?

Hey, Al.

Did Ryan bring you home? Lisa.

Take a step.

Why don't you come and have a seat? We want to talk to you for a second.

Okay.

What's up?

Has Ryan ever been physical with you?

Physical with me? Ryan?

We're serious, Al. So am I. What are you talking about? What does that even

mean?

Has he ever laid hands on you? Hit you?

Hit me? No.

Ella, you can tell us the truth.

What's this all about?

Ryan made some passes at your sister.

Last night it got physical.

Ryan would never do that. Besides, he was with me all night. It was after he

dropped you off.

She said that he was outside waiting for her.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Ryan wouldn't hurt a fly. You both know that. Ella, we saw her neck.

What about her neck?

She had bruises and scratches all over her neck. She probably gave them to

herself. Does that sound logical?

Ella, come on. Yes, she's crazy. I've been trying to explain it to you both.

Neither of you are listening to me. I don't want her here. I don't want her

here. So, what do you think they're fighting about?

Oh, you know, just typical teenage stuff.

Carly, I'm 12, not 6. What the hell does that mean?

Okay, you're right.

I'm sorry.

Look, you know your sister's boyfriend?

You like him?

The other night.

Why?

I don't know.

And I told your parents, of course.

And now I imagine your sister doesn't want to believe it. But you were doing

for her, right?

Of course.

I was only thinking of her.

Just like I was only thinking of you when I took care of those bullies.

He hasn't bothered you again, has he? No. In fact, I heard he gave some kids

their money back that he stole from. I mean, why would he do that?

You never know.

Sometimes a bully just needs someone to show them how to do the right thing.

Look, Noah.

I'm the newest member of this family.

Okay? I need to prove how much you guys mean to me.

And that means I'll do anything to protect you.

Okay? Never forget that.

Anything. Ryan has nothing to do with this. You know what? I'm sorry that you

feel that way, but I don't want you to see Ryan anymore. Not alone.

Not until we can all figure this out.

You both are so naive.

I mean, do you really not see how she's manipulated you both?

How she's manipulating this whole family? She is a member of this family.

it or not, the sooner you understand that, the easier you'll make it for

everybody.

How long does it take?

Well, it comes with an overnight envelope, and the test takes a couple

they overnight it back to you.

I don't understand.

Can't she really be your sister? Half -sister.

She can still be your half -sister and still be crazy?

Of course, but something about this isn't right, and it hasn't been since

beginning. I think you should let me talk to your parents. They've always

me. I wouldn't do any good right now, and she has them brainwashed. The least

can do is have a chance to defend myself, to prove myself.

You will, Ryan. I promise. Just right now is not the time.

You believe me, right?

Of course I do.

I just... I don't understand. Like, why would she say all this weird stuff about

me? I told her you saw her outside the other night, and I wanted to see how she

would react.

And I think it freaked her out.

Why? She doesn't want me to find out the truth. For the first time in her life,

she has everything she's ever wanted and more.

And what's that?

Perfect family just happens to be mine.

Charlie.

Oh, hi, Ryan.

What are you doing here?

Don't what?

Don't pretend.

Don't pretend like everything's all good.

That you didn't completely lie to everybody about me attacking you.

What? Ryan, I don't know.

What?

I don't know.

what's going on at home or why you attacked me like that, but I had to tell

about it. You're kidding, right?

I mean, I was worried about Ella. She's my sister.

What if you're behaving like that with her? I mean, you hurt me, Ryan.

You completely lied, and you know it.

Maybe you could go to counseling or get treatment or something for your temper.

Now's your time to be honest before I expose you and tell everybody what you

did. You lied. You lied and you know it.

So that's why you're recording me on your phone.

Liar.

You lied to everyone.

That's just what you do. We barely know each other.

I wouldn't hurt a fly and you told everybody I assaulted you.

I'm pretty sure that's illegal or something.

But I won't tell the police. I might look bad for you in court. You're not

to tell the police, okay? That's the last thing you want. You know that I saw

you sneaking into the house that one night and that really scared you. Scared

you enough to make up some ridiculous lie about me attacking you?

Why would you do that?

Hmm? I don't know what Ella told you.

But I have no idea what you're talking about. Save it. Save it. Save it for

someone who's actually going to believe you. I mean, who's going to...

Hi. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Do you want us to call someone?

No, he's just a little disturbed.

I'm going to find out what you're up to.

It's all up in there.

I had to close my eyes.

They're going nonstop since 8 this morning.

Has there been any more news from the police about Blake?

No.

Apparently they're thinking there's no foul play.

He had a bunch of prescription drugs in his system. Not a good mix with alcohol.

But he was with a woman, right?

She got spooked and left.

Either way, they don't think she was responsible.

Good night, Lise.

Love you.

Jeff, we need to talk.

About? It's about Ella.

Okay.

What about her?

Carly? Mm -hmm. I mean, she's just not handling this transition very well. I

thought that she more than anyone would have really enjoyed having Carly here,

but it's been the opposite.

Nobody said they had to be best friends right away.

It's more than that. And she's a teenager.

Don't forget about that.

Yeah, she's been a teenager for five years and never liked us.

We can't just throw Carly onto the sidewalk.

No, I'm not suggesting that, nor would I want to do that. It's just I feel

guilty.

I know Carly's your blood, but, you know, Ella's our daughter.

Well, what are you suggesting?

Well, I don't know, but it can't go on like this, right? It's not healthy. Ella

doesn't even talk to Carly.

Okay, well, we'll talk to Elle.

Okay.

All right.

I love you. I love you, too.

Make a sound and you and your family will be sorry. Do you understand?

Now, when you answer me, you're going to do it in a whisper.

How did you get in here?

I said when you answer me.

No, no, no. I am asking the questions.

You gave me a little fright tonight, Brian.

I didn't really expect that from you.

But now I'm going to need you to drop it.

Never say anything about me to Ella and her family ever again.

Do you understand?

You're crazy.

That doesn't really concern you.

What does concern you?

is if I ever hear about you putting ideas in Ella's head, you and that

little family of yours down the hall are going to be very, very

sorry.

Is that clear?

Well,

that's entirely up to you.

No need to see me out.

Can't let you do that.

We're done with these, right? Hey, Mom, did anything come for me in the mail?

Uh, no, I don't think so. Why, are you looking for something?

Just some college stuff. Just don't toss anything, you know, just in case a lot

of those packages look like junk mail.

You know, I always put everything on your bed for you. Thank you.

But speaking of college, uh, we don't have anything this weekend, do we?

I don't think so. Your father has to work, but other than that, no. Well, if

could borrow your car, I was thinking about going down and visiting Gibson

College. Gibson?

I didn't know you were thinking about going there.

Yeah, well, the college counselor has been telling me such great things about

it, so I thought, why not?

Well, you want to make it a family thing? We'll all drive up together?

Actually, do you remember Sharon Kate?

Of course.

Right. Well, she goes there, and I was kind of looking forward to hanging out

with her. She's an insider view of the school anyway, right?

Thank you, Mom. You're welcome.

Hi,

can I help you? Yeah, are you the...

president of the sorority i am but you can call me tiffany hi my name is ella

mitchell could i talk to you for a few minutes sure um do you go to holcomb oh

no i'm still in high school i live about an hour away did you know a girl named

carly burn of course i know her really well she was one of my sorority sisters

i know this is gonna sound crazy but i'm actually her half sister

Only I didn't know that until recently. This is just going to sound nuts, but I

was... I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I've actually heard this story before.

You have?

Carla, forget it. It was one of the most amazing stories I'd ever heard.

Then you can imagine how we felt.

Just so tragic.

I wish she had the chance to meet all of you.

But... but she did.

That's impossible.

Why?

Carly passed away.

How could you not know that?

I mean, if you're her sister. Half -sister. Tiffany, Carly is living with

Like, right now. This is some sort of pledge prank, because if it is, it's not

funny.

I hate to tell you this, but whoever's living in your house is definitely not

Carly Byrne. How do you know?

Carly was killed on campus last year.

It was a horrible robbery.

It freaked everyone out.

Samantha. Some housekeeper.

She doesn't work here anymore, does she?

Oh, no, no, no.

We had to let her go. Some of the sisters claimed that their things were

after Samantha would clean their rooms.

You see, every semester we hire girls, usually local, to do some light

housekeeping around the house in exchange for room and board.

Usually it works out, but in this case it didn't.

So, did you get everything you needed? Except the stylus. They didn't have

You want me to take you to a different store?

Nah, I'll order online. I don't need it right away.

Okay. Well, you hungry?

I'm always hungry.

Sam?

Well, good, because I was thinking... Samantha Ridge!

Oh, we should go to that place with the... Samantha Ridge! Excuse me!

It's me, Mark.

Mark Bradshaw.

I'm sorry.

No, I think you have the wrong person.

No, no, no, come on.

We were in the same lab group in chem.

Remember, I dated Sarah Carson.

Well, my name's not Samantha, and I didn't go to... Of course it is. Hey,

out of my face, okay?

Stop harassing me, or I'm going to call the cops. I'm sorry.

Back off!

I guess I must be mistaken.

Sorry about that.

I didn't know what that guy was after.

He said he knew you.

I've never seen him before in my life.

Now, come on. Let's get some lunch.

Actually, Carly, tell me about her.

Not much, I'm afraid. Like I said, we had to let her go.

I always felt kind of bad for her, though.

Why?

Well, Samantha grew up in and out of foster homes.

She never had a real family.

Well, at least that's what she told some of the sisters.

Which is why we kept her around longer than we should have, even after the

accusations.

There was no proof, though?

Of the theft?

No. Just the girls claiming that their things were missing.

But it's a sorority house.

Whoever really knows.

People are always losing things, borrowing people's things.

You know how it is.

Uh -huh.

If I could be totally honest, though, she kind of gave me the creeps.

Really? Why?

I don't know. She was nice enough, friendly, but she always seemed to be

around, watching us like a hawk, listening to everything we were saying,

she was taking notes for a final.

Okay. Thank you so much.

She couldn't help but resent the sisters. I mean, these were girls her

who seemed to have everything.

So she wanted to punish them. No, no, no, no. I don't think so. I think

wanted to be them, to have their lives, their families. But how do you do that?

I mean, you can't just walk through the front door of some random family's house

and say I'm your long -lost daughter.

But how did Samantha learn about...

Carly's story. She overheard it at a sorority event, and when Carly was

Samantha realized that she had never met her birth father. It was too perfect an

opportunity to pass on. Right. But first she had to get some of her DNA, which

was probably her hair, so she could pass it off as her own. It makes sense. I

guess. It just sounds so... Crazy? Be careful, Ella. Carly is dangerous.

Hi. We're home.

Oh!

Hey, guys.

Did you have fun?

Yeah, we did. Oh, good. Did you get everything you needed?

Well, I'm gonna go upstairs.

Hmm.

What's wrong with him? I don't know.

Oh, did something happen, Carly?

Not that I can think of. I... Yeah, we were having a great time.

Huh.

Oh, but he didn't want lunch either. Maybe he's coming down on something?

Did you hear that? Does it feel well? Yeah, I guess not.

Hello, Noah.

Anything I can help you with?

What have you got there?

Nothing, I swear.

I want to believe you, Noah.

I really do.

But unfortunately, you don't look like someone who has nothing to hide.

No, I want to hold them.

Hey, do not yell at your mom. Please, just listen to me for a second.

Harley is not who she says she is. Lower your voice. She's going to hear you.

Good, because she has some explaining to do. Okay, Ella, what's this all about?

I went to Holcomb where she said she attended school, and I went to her

sorority. I talked to the president. Ella, what are you doing?

Go ahead.

Sit. You tell them.

Ella, come on. I have no idea what you're talking about. Really, is that

Samantha. Yeah.

Samantha. Samantha?

No, her name is... Her name is not Carly. It's Samantha Ridge.

Carly, what's going on?

I don't know. I don't know why, but for some reason, Ella's making all of this

up. It's actually... It's actually kind of sad. Are you serious?

I mean, I... You're just lying.

I don't think she is.

Susan.

No, no, no, you can't. You can't think that I... Okay, I'm at the bar,

and...

What

is going on?

What is this? Oh, my God.

It did come. She got to it first.

What is this? What? Do you still have the DNA results that she gave to you?

Well, of course, they're upstairs. Can you please go get them? I won't.

Whoever that is, this is her real DNA profile. I took some hair from her comb,

and I guarantee you the ones you have are going to be different.

But how?

Because it's not really her DNA.

She got it from Dad's real biological daughter, who she knew at Holcomb.

I am so sorry, Dad, that she was killed.

Jeff.

Call the police.

Yeah.

So my son found a bunch of evidence in her room, brought it down and showed it

to her, and then she just bolted out the front door.

Well, once my team has finished the side processing the scene, we'll at least

have a better idea of who she really is.

But you'll be looking for her before then, right?

Absolutely.

Our units are already out looking for her. But she was able to pull this off.

She's the prime suspect in at least one murder.

That of your co -worker, Blake McKay.

Couldn't Samantha Ridge have killed Carly Byrne, the college student who was

murdered last year?

Maybe. The investigating officer thought Carly Byrne's death was a robbery gone

bad.

She was attacked on campus while jogging, and her wallet was taken, along

her sorority ring. You mean this ring?

To look after me.

It didn't fit, so she made me this necklace.

Let me see that.

God, how can we believe her?

What if she comes back?

We're going to assign officers to watch over the house.

But be smart. Over the next few days, if you see anything suspicious, anything

at all, you call us.

Okay, kids, we won't be home too late.

Ella, remember, your brother's upstairs in his room.

Yeah, he's online with friends playing the call of something something.

Okay, well, make sure he eats dinner, all right?

We can bring him some pizza.

You bring your brother pizza, and you can stay down here.

No, Dad.

I'm just kidding. Have a good night.

Remember,

only open the door for pizza.

Don't go anywhere. If you need anything, text me. I'll have my phone with me.

Okay, go, go.

Bye. All right.

Do we even know where we're going?

Surprise.

Oh, you're so clever.

You should have seen yourself. That was classic.

You jumped higher than me.

He's in here.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. It's okay. I just had to run

back for the soda. All good.

All paid for? Yeah. Cool. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Yeah, you too.

Mmm.

Okay, let me bring some up to Noah.

Noah is already here.

Okay.

Here you go.

Really?

Hey, where are you going?

Upstairs. I'm in the middle of a game. Take a break. Your eyeballs are going to

fall out of your head.

Why don't we... He's good for the rest of the night.

Besides, my man wears earphones when he plays.

He won't be able to hear a thing.

And what if my parents come home?

You're kidding.

They'll be out for hours.

Ah! Power's out!

I know. Hang on.

Circuit breaker. Happens all the time.

Ah. Will you go take care of it, please?

Why can't you?

Because. It's in the dark and scary basement, and I'm not as brave and

as you.

Ah, okay.

Okay.

Thank you.

Is everything okay?

Ryan?

Ryan?

Ryan?

Back on.

I know.

Ryan?

kind of a joke. It's not funny.

Hello, Ella.

Harley, what are you doing? I tried, Ella.

I really tried. What are you talking about? To be a good sister.

But you wouldn't let me.

Okay, just put the knife down. Don't hurt him.

I'm sorry. I can't do that, Ella.

What was it about me that you hated so much? I never hated you, Carly.

Never. It was just... I was jealous of you.

Jealous? Of course. It was so hard listening to everyone say how amazing

were. How you were the daughter they wished they had.

It broke my heart and... And I didn't know how to relate to you.

All I wanted was a family, Ella.

Just a real family. I know.

I know that now.

No, you don't!

You don't know anything!

You had everything handed to you on a silver platter!

I went from home to home every month, a different family pretending that they

wanted me, but none of them did!

Some of them are okay.

Others, well... The less that's said, the better.

None of them are mine.

Carly, I'm sorry.

I will never know what you've gone through.

But Carly, I want to listen. I want to know. Please, tell me. Please, it's not

too late.

It is for me, Ella.

What do you mean?

I mean that you took from me the thing that I loved the most in the world.

A family. Carly, no!

You're a very brave young woman.

I don't feel very brave.

We should have never left you at home alone. I'm so sorry.

How could you have gone alone?

It's okay.

Your parents, they're on their way?

Have them take you to get that checked out.

I will.

I'll ask my officers to finish up so you guys can get some rest.

Take care.

Good night. Thank you. Good night.

It's kind of weird, but...

I was thinking it would have been nice to meet Carly.

The real Carly Byrne.

Yeah, I know.

I've been thinking about that, too.

I mean, she was my daughter.

Oh, babe.

Well, I think something good came out of this.

Yeah? Yeah.

Makes me appreciate it.