Original subtitles

Now push.

Push.

There it is. I can see the head.

One more, one more.

There we go. Okay, okay.

Cut it.

Cut it.

Can I see it?

Can I see my baby?

Can I see my baby?

Just let me see her.

It's okay. It's okay. The baby's okay.

I want to see her.

I know, Dr. Cooney. I know it's hard.

But this is what you wanted, remember?

No.

Is this all right? That's enough.

You just need a little rest.

Okay.

rest, and you get to go home.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here we go. Here we go.

Here we go.

Okay, Olivia and Jen out.

All right.

Ready? Ready.

7, 8, 1, 3, 5, 7, 1, 3, 5, 7, 1,

3, 5, 7, 1, 3, 5,

7, 1, 2.

And that's why Olivia Patton is captain of the squad.

Watch what she does and do it exactly like that.

Chris Patton has done so much for our community here in Danforth, Michigan.

She's opened two new rec centers that house before and after school programs.

She single -handedly cleaned up Campbell Park with nothing more than a pair of

garden gloves and a trash can.

Trust me, I watched her do it.

Today, we're here to celebrate yet another accomplishment.

making our great city home to the state's Child Welfare Council.

Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, a round of applause for Mayor Trish

Patton.

Thank you, everyone.

I'm so honored to be here today, and I'm really looking forward to working with

you all. I think we can all agree that this is just the beginning of bigger

things in Danforth.

So without further ado, and because this lady that runs my life told me to keep

it brief, Where are the giant scissors?

Thank you.

Ready? This is my favorite part. Me too.

It is my privilege, my absolute privilege, to officially declare this

open.

You okay, Liz? You ran out of practice super fast.

I'm still hungover from Jen's party.

You're such a lightweight.

Coach, killing us with these early morning practices doesn't help.

Here.

Thanks.

We're still going to Richard's party tonight, right? I'm so there.

I may stay in.

What? Liv, you have to come.

I know. I'm lame. I have to finish my college applications.

My mom.

Makes it known every single day that I have to get into good school because I

can't be a cheerleader forever, Lupe.

All the more reason to blow off some steam.

Come party with your bestie.

But I need another hangover.

I heard Blake's going to be there.

Who told you that?

Jen did.

You can never keep a secret, can you?

What does it matter? You guys only hooked up once and that was months ago.

Don't tell me you still want him.

No, I don't.

Whatever.

Tons of other college guys are going to be there. In case we all make him

jealous.

She's totally right.

Show Blake what he's missed out on, Liv.

I've got history.

See you guys later.

For real, though?

Come out tonight.

Still alive in there?

Liv?

Yeah, yeah, think about it. Promise?

Yeah, promise.

Awesome. See you in English.

Mayor Patton, can you address the rumors that you're throwing your name into the

running for the Democratic primary?

I don't think I'll comment on those rumors just yet.

Thank you, everyone.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Well, the rumor we know is certainly working fast.

Do you have those stats for me yet? I'm working on them as we speak.

Good. Well, when you have them, then we can have that conversation about me

running for governor.

Okay.

You know, school has not changed much.

I only graduated, like, five months ago.

That's true.

How was college?

Oh, it's cool, I guess. I mean, it's not the parties.

You're still trying to get into, uh... Michigan River U?

Right.

So, I thought you never wanted to see me again.

Upside down.

Under the... I know.

Okay, look, relax.

I'm joking.

So, what's up?

Remember your, um... Fourth of July party?

Not really.

I'm being serious.

So am I. I mean, I remember you. And I remember that dress.

And how it looked on my bedroom floor. I'm pregnant.

It's not funny.

I still look like I'm laughing.

You're sure it's mine?

What? That's what it means.

Who else knows?

Just you?

Hey, you can't tell anyone about this.

Okay, if this gets out, it'll ruin me. Okay, well, what do you need then?

You know, take care of it.

I don't know.

Please, can we just talk about it? There's nothing to talk about. There's

in hell I'm going to be a dad at 19.

So either you have a better idea or get the money.

It'd be nice if you'd be a little more supportive.

That's not happening.

Blake. Blake.

Where are you going? Away from you.

Okay? This isn't my problem.

Yeah, it is.

It's both of our problem.

No.

It's yours.

Hey, Libby.

Welcome home.

Hi. You're later than usual.

Yeah, Coach Mona had us practicing a new temple.

She's got you on morning and afternoon practices in the same day.

No, I'm going to have to call her. That's too much. No, Mom.

Look what she's doing. We just needed the extra practice.

Okay, well, maybe instead you could practice peeling potatoes.

How was your day?

Fun. Yeah?

What did you learn in school today?

What?

Duff, that sounds riveting.

Um... I signed your permission slip, by the way. It's on the counter.

Hmm?

For your competition in Lansing next weekend.

Oh, right. Yeah, thank you. You know, you're down there. We're thinking about

coming down for that.

Oh, you don't have to do that. I know you have a lot.

On your plate?

No, we're never too busy for you, Libby.

Um, I have a lot of homework to do. Can I not?

Yeah, you can not.

I guess you're not going to get into MRU helping me with dinner.

I'll call you when dinner's ready.

Okay. Okay.

Hey, Mom.

Yeah?

Oh, shoot. It's your dad. Hold that thought. Livvy?

Hey, babe.

Yeah, the one's in the green box, please, with the wing.

Thank you.

Really?

Really, Aiden?

What? Save them for the rest of us.

Livvy?

I'm not hungry.

You love mashed potatoes.

Olivia, you've got to eat.

I don't want you floating away off the top of that pyramid.

That's a start.

How's your day been?

Good. I managed four loads of laundry and redesigned a brochure for a client.

New personal best?

What can I say?

I make working from home living.

I know you do.

What about you, little man?

I played soccer in gym class today.

Yeah, that's pretty cool.

Whoa. That explains the update then.

And how about you?

Can we ask about your day?

Yeah.

Then you should ask.

Mom, phone.

Yeah, I know.

It's kind of your rule, hon. I know.

Waiting for these numbers all day and... Well, how do they look?

Are you sure you're okay with this?

Come on, we're a team.

I got your back.

What are you guys talking about?

Okay.

How would you guys feel if I ran for governor?

It's a really big decision, I know. And so we should make it as a family because

it's going to affect all our lives.

Governor Mom?

Sounds pretty cool.

What do you think, Libby?

Um, yeah. It sounds like a great opportunity, Mom.

Well, you've got my vote.

Okay.

Do it.

Yes.

Yeah, crap. Sorry, Ash. I can't make it. No.

What's more important than getting drunk and partying with your bestie?

I'm babysitting. My mom and dad had like a last minute thing, so I'm watching

Aiden.

Oh, isn't he like 12?

He can babysit himself.

I gotta go.

I'll text you later.

I got it.

Hey,

Ashley. Hey, Mrs. Patton. Come on in.

Olivia should be down any second.

Thanks. Oh, um, my mom says congrats on running for governor and that she's glad

someone with a brain is finally running.

Her words, not mine.

Well, that is awfully nice of your mom, Ashley.

Ready?

Yeah, ready. I really wish I could make it, Livvy.

I know this one's important to you.

My calendar filled up so fast, my head is still spinning.

Okay, Mom, I know how busy you are.

I'll be at the next one.

Have fun, you guys.

Text me when you get there.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

I almost forgot.

Your favorite.

Almond butter and honey, no crust.

Thanks.

Bye, babe.

Come in.

Yeah. I'm just getting it now.

What time is it on?

Oh, jeez.

Nice to see you, too.

Okay.

Yeah.

Oh, it's on.

Okay. Thanks again, Lindsay.

Your segment should be on any minute.

I have a segment?

Yeah. I pulled some strings down at the station and got them to run a fluff

piece on you.

Voters get the kind of stuff for breakfast, believe me. Yeah, okay, well,

guess I don't have much of a choice.

Now... She's the

newest face set to run in the Democratic Party's primary election, one that's

shaping up to be quite... Ah, sadly what I look like. ...until the general

election, though early signs indicate that Ms. Patton could have her work cut

out for her.

Hey, fun.

Yeah, yeah, fun, yeah. You and I, different definitions of fun.

Come on.

Don't let them get to you.

What?

These other spots.

Don't let them get under your skin.

They're not bothering me.

So, what is?

Um, I just need some air, okay?

I'll come with you.

Oh, you don't have to do that. I want to.

And besides, it smells like a perfume factory explosion here.

Okay, stay here. I'm sorry. I need to go, okay?

I'll be right home.

Okay.

Everything looks normal for 11 weeks.

How big is it now?

About the size of a lime.

So small.

Will it start to show soon?

Well, most women start to show between 12 and 16 weeks.

How are you feeling?

Any morning sickness?

Um, yeah.

Yeah, sometimes even, like, the thought of food makes me gag, but it's weird,

like, I don't feel hungry all the time.

Well, you need to eat.

Gotta keep up your strength for you and your little one.

Which prenatal are you taking?

Sorry?

Do you need a vitamin?

None.

Okay.

Uh, you should have started taking these the minute you found out you were

pregnant.

Have you told anyone?

It's okay, dear.

Thank you, dear.

Oh, sweetie, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. You don't look fine.

I'm Pam.

Oh, yeah?

I do some counseling here at the clinic, so I know what it looks like when

someone's got the weight of the world on their shoulders.

I'd be happy to listen to anything that's on your mind, if you'd like to

I'm sorry, I have to go.

There's a nice little cafe just up the road. They serve the best banana

chocolate chip muffins you've ever had. I'll get us one.

All you have to do is take ten minutes and sit with me. We can talk about

going on, or we could just eat muffins.

Your call.

And you haven't told anyone?

Not even the father?

Well, except the father, but...

He wants nothing to do with it.

That's awful.

What about your friends?

They'd end up telling the whole school, and I can't have everyone look at me

like I'm easy.

I just wish I could tell my mom she'd know what to do.

Why can't you tell her?

She's busy.

Like, all the time.

I don't want to complicate your life any more than it already is.

Can I tell you something?

I got pregnant when I was your age.

Really?

Yeah, I was a senior in high school, getting ready to go to college.

I was going to study psychology and become a renowned doctor.

Had my whole life planned out.

And then there's this little bombshell that comes straight out of nowhere.

I was terrified, just like you.

I didn't tell anyone, not even my parents. I just kept thinking about how

ashamed they'd be of me.

Are they?

No, because I never found out.

I gave my child up for adoption, and it was the best thing I could have done.

I gave her a life that I wasn't capable of providing for her, you know, being a

kid myself.

There you are.

Where's Olivia? We're on in five.

I don't know, Coach.

She said she needed some air, but that was over an hour ago.

And you didn't think to tell anyone.

Go look outside.

Check the bathrooms.

Keep calling her.

I'm in.

Your lunch date has arrived, Governor Patton.

Perfect timing. I am ready and I'm starving.

How are you?

Hey, have you noticed our daughter's been acting weird lately?

Weird like what?

Well, she's always shut in her room working on those college applications.

And she hasn't tried to sneak out or steal her liquor in ages.

And those are bad things?

She's a teenager.

Come on, yes, it's weird.

Yeah, but it's her senior year. She's got a lot on her plate.

And, you know, she's a girl who knows what she wants. She works tirelessly to

get it. I wonder where she got that from.

I wish she'd just remain a kid a little longer.

I know. Until the real world drags her down like the rest of us.

I couldn't agree more.

Oh!

Hi, Mona. How's the competition going?

Wait, what?

Oh, I know what you're going through.

Every worry, every pang of guilt, every regret.

I've been there, Olivia.

I lived through it.

I survived.

I'm in a private adoption agency to give birth mothers a choice.

My own experience showed me that there was a void in the system, that young

mothers and their babies sometimes fell through the cracks.

It showed me my purpose.

I can help you, Olivia.

I can give your child a running chance at life.

I can give it a family who will love it unconditionally.

You and me.

We can get through this together, and no one else needs to know.

Is that the way you want it?

Oh, my God.

I'm so sorry. I have to go.

Oh.

Hey. I'm just running really late for something.

Oh, no, no. Thanks for talking with me.

I do hope you'll call.

You don't have to go through this alone, Olivia.

Thanks for the muffin. My pleasure.

You guys, I'm so sorry.

Where the hell were you?

You said you needed some air and then you straight up vanished.

Hey, I know. Ash, okay, I'm sorry. I just got turned around.

Sure, Liv.

What's his name?

What? Who?

The guy you ditched us for?

There's no guy, Jen.

Okay, I literally went out for air and I took a wrong turn and I got lost,

that's all.

You guys are being ridiculous.

We're being ridiculous?

We lost the competition, Olivia.

We lost because of you.

Thank God.

What happened, Olivia? Are you okay? Are you hurt? No, Mom, I'm fine. I just...

I went for coffee and I got turned around.

Why didn't you call someone?

I don't know. I just... I panicked, okay? My phone died and... I don't know.

just... I kept walking until things looked familiar.

Wasn't there someone outside you could ask for directions? Or a police station?

Or a restaurant?

Something.

Hey, Simone. Yeah, we found her.

Everything's fine.

So how did the strategic planning meeting go?

Mom.

Oh, that's so great.

Yeah, I knew they'd be on board.

Mom.

Oh, hey, look who's awake.

God, that smells so good.

Libby, I think you're going to feel better if you eat something.

You know, if I can't cheer you up with the world's greatest curly fries, then I

have failed as a parent. I really think that we should shoot another commercial.

Oh,

I've got to go.

Oh, Libby.

Are you okay?

Oh, she's sick. She must have caught that stomach bug Aiden had.

That was weeks ago that he had that.

Can you not?

You okay?

Yeah.

Okay, well, let's get you home, sweetheart.

What's going on?

You've been MIA for weeks.

And when you do show up to practice, you're sitting on the sidelines.

Are you not interested in being captain of the squad anymore, Olivia?

No. I love the team coach.

You know, being captain, it's what I dreamed of when I first made it on the

squad. Now things are just different.

What changed?

Me.

Olivia, this is a safe space.

You know you can tell me anything, right? Your welfare is the most

thing here, so if something's going on with you, let me help you.

Coach?

I've just been under so much pressure, and I can't take it anymore.

Okay, everyone expects so much out of me, and I'm only going to let you all

down.

You and the team and my parents.

I just... You just what?

I just... I need to focus on my grades first.

Maybe take a step back from the team. Why don't I talk to your parents? You

know, several girls on the squad see a tutor.

We can certainly work something out.

Coach, I'm sorry. I can't.

I'm not going to lie.

I'm disappointed to lose such a strong captain.

I could still help out.

Maybe I could be your assistant.

If that's what you want.

Then, first order of business.

Who's our new captain?

All right, everyone, bring it in.

A few changes before we go through the routine for the holiday pep rally.

First, I'm taking out the airbath stunt near the top and replacing it with a

basket toss.

That was going to be Olivia, Ashley, Jen, and Carly.

Jen, I want you to take Olivia's spot.

Drew, you take the fourth position.

Uh, coach?

What is it?

That's Olivia's stunt.

And now it's Jen's.

Which brings me to my second change.

Effective immediately, Olivia is now assistant coach.

Ashley, you're a new captain.

Are you serious?

What's going on?

What's going on is you're captain now. Got it?

Yeah. Okay, I guess so.

Good.

And on the flip side, another client asked me to fax him a design concept.

What's a fax?

Exactly.

Ladies, is my exciting life that boring to you? One second.

Trish, a little help here. Sorry.

What?

Um, sorry, can I make an excuse?

Are you feeling okay?

Yeah, I don't feel very good. I just want to lay down.

Okay, well...

I hope you're not getting sick again, Lynn, because you just got over that

stomach flu.

I feel you. Mommy feels you.

Hello?

Guess what?

What, Olivia?

What's wrong? Is the baby okay?

Yeah, the baby's fine. I felt it kick.

It's like fluttering in my belly, and it totally caught me off guard.

Oh, that's wonderful, sweetie.

It's going to get harder and harder to hide those little big moments.

Just remember, that's why I'm here.

I'm just happy I have someone to share with.

We're still on for your doctor's appointment on Thursday?

Yeah, yeah. Hey, do you think that there will be another ultrasound? I'd love to

see what this kiddo is doing in there.

I can certainly ask.

And... No one suspects anything, right? Your mother hasn't been snooping around

or anything?

I don't think so.

Good. We don't need your friends and family interfering with your plans.

But what if... What?

What if I want to keep it?

Olivia, no.

That's not what you want.

You told me that you wanted to go to college, that you want to join the MRU's

cheer squad.

You want to spend your summers on the beach reading books and going to all

parties that you've been missing out on? Don't you still want those things?

Yeah, I guess.

I'm sorry to say you can't have that life not with a baby.

Once that child is born, you cease to exist. It's all about them.

There are no beaches.

There's no cheering.

There's just that baby. That isn't the life you pictured for yourself, is it?

No. Think of your poor mother.

Scandal like that would ruin her political career. That isn't a burden

to put on her, is it?

No.

Listen, I gotta go. Stay strong, okay? I'll see you in a few days.

Hey.

Sinai Patton.

Very Sinai.

Pick it up.

All right, that's enough.

Let's run through the pep rally routine.

First positions.

Hustle.

I don't know what that was, but I can tell you what it wasn't.

Good.

You two, come here.

Let's talk about your timing.

Go help Jen, please.

Can I give you some pointers?

I suppose.

Okay.

Um, Jen, I see you hesitating in that back spring.

Um, you're afraid of hitting Ashley as you two cross?

No, she'll get it. It's fine.

Can I see you in your starting positions?

Um, see how Ashley's starting from the end there?

Okay, you have to trust your teammate that she's got your back. She's leaving

you room to pass.

It's the angle that's psyching me out.

Can you show me with her?

Yeah, sure.

Still out?

No, just mark it. Okay.

Okay. I promise you've got the room to cost.

Just give it a try. Can you just show me one?

I just did.

No, you didn't.

I want to see the full tumble.

Okay, Jen, we've all literally done this in the meantime. Just show her, Olivia.

No.

She's out of practice.

Maybe she can't do it anymore.

Come on, Olivia, just do it.

Show them that you're still the best at floor work.

Yeah, Olivia.

Show me.

I'm not doing it.

I can't do this anymore.

What are you doing?

Nothing. What was that?

Nothing.

I know you, Liv.

We've been best friends since the second grade, so please don't stand here and

tell me nothing's wrong.

I've got your back, Patton.

But you need to tell me what's going on.

I can't tell anyone.

I won't. I mean it.

I won't.

Just tell me.

I'm pregnant.

I'm so sorry.

It's gonna be okay.

Who's Pam?

No one.

I gotta go.

Where?

I just, I gotta go.

Okay.

Can't tell anyone.

I won't. Promise.

Rise and shine, sleepyhead.

Come on, spring break's over.

I'm up, I'm up. Okay, time to get back to school.

Breakfast in five.

Yes, I'm well aware I'm pulling a few points behind the other candidate.

Nice outfit.

Like you know anything about fashion?

Breakfast of champions.

Dad, I'm running late.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Just one second.

Do you still need me to pick you up after practice?

Uh, no. I'm staying late to study. Are you sure? Because I have time this

afternoon. It's okay, Mom. I know how busy you are.

Mm -hmm. Mom, we gotta go.

Mm -hmm.

No, I'm coming. Okay, um, I'm heading to the office right now, and so I don't

know what my afternoon looks like, but I... I'm coming. I'm coming.

Yeah.

Have a great day.

I'm coming.

Hi, this is Trish Patton calling.

I'm here to excuse Olivia Patton from her afternoon classes. She has a

appointment. Oh, yeah, absolutely.

Great. Thank you so much for letting us know. And you have a nice day.

You too.

Okay, bye.

Liv!

Hey!

You okay?

These girls aren't bugging you, are they?

No. No, it's fine.

What's up?

Do you have the study notes for AP English?

I think I threw mine out. Um, yeah.

Yeah.

Shoot, they must be at home. Like, I can bring it to you tomorrow during

practice. Cool.

By the way, you should come to practice more often.

Coach will never admit it, but she totally misses you.

Yeah?

Okay.

Pam again?

Olivia, who is this person?

And don't say no one.

Like a counselor.

Like a counselor?

Yeah, she's been helping me through this. It's her job.

Okay, well, I'm your best friend.

Helping you is my job, too.

So if you need anyone to drive you to your doctor's appointment or cover for

or, like, if you need a burger at 3 a .m.

You can call me.

Seriously.

This can't be easy without your mom.

Um, I'll text you later. Okay.

Oh, is that what I think it is?

Great.

Something on your mind?

Can we just go, please?

Not till you tell me what's on your mind.

We're in this together.

It's all becoming too much like the lying, the sneaking around.

I don't know how I can do this.

I need to tell my mom.

You're not the first girl to have these feelings, you know?

I'm not? No, sweetie, not even close.

Every single girl I've helped has come to me like you are now.

Tired.

Confused.

At the end of their run.

Do you know what I tell each and every one of them?

Hang in a little longer.

I know it hasn't been easy, but you're almost there.

Soon you'll have your old life back. You can go back to cheerleading and

worrying about college and whether the boy you're crushing on likes you back.

You've been so brave, Olivia.

Don't give up now, okay?

We're a team, right?

Right.

Just a little longer.

Longer.

Yes?

You, sir, in the shirt your mother bought you last week.

Mayor Patton, you come from a small town with a small budget. How will you

balance a larger sum if elected, and do you have a plan to reduce our statewide

debt? Great question. Thank you for asking it. Balancing the budget is a top

priority for us. We are currently in the red here in Michigan, thanks to

Governor Barker and his notorious spending habits. In 2019 alone, Barker

over $1 .2 million.

1 .2, 1 .3.

I have it.

1.

Oh,

crap.

What? I must have grabbed it by mistake this morning. It's Olivia's homework.

I should take this to her.

But we're in the middle of a mock debate, Trish. I know, I know. Come with

We'll run the questions on the drive.

Okay, but don't forget we have that interview at 4.

Four, five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Good. Run some drills.

I'm so sorry to interrupt your practice, Coach. I'm just looking for Olivia.

Olivia quit the team in January.

I'm sorry, what? She didn't tell you.

Almost two months ago?

And you didn't think to call us, or... She made a decision, and I respected her

choice. I didn't realize she'd kept that from you.

Oh, hey, Ashley.

Hey, Mrs. Patton. Hey, listen, why would Olivia quit the squad?

She loved it.

Um, I think she wanted to concentrate on school.

We should really talk to her. But she's already studying with you every day

after practice, though, right?

You can never study too much, right?

Studying, sure.

That's what she's doing.

I should probably get back to work.

Take care, Ashley.

Sorry, Ms. Patton.

What did she mean?

Hi. Could you page Olivia Patton for me, please? I need to speak with her.

Aren't you, um, Trish Benton? Yes.

Didn't you call earlier to excuse Olivia from her afternoon classes?

What? No.

I didn't. Oh, you know what? Thank you.

I'm so sorry.

That's okay. Thanks.

Olivia!

Olivia!

What's all the commotion? Have you seen Olivia?

What? No.

What are you doing in my room? Where the hell have you been?

I was at school.

Really? Then why, when I was there to the front office, say I had excused you

from classes this afternoon, hmm?

And why, when I went to the gym to bring you your homework, did coach tell me

that you quit the team, Livvy?

Two months ago, Derek.

What? Months.

God only knows where she's been when she's been telling us she's, what,

with Ashley or at practices.

Is this about a boy, Olivia? I don't know. Have you been sneaking around with

boy? No.

Olivia? Oh, my God, it's not about a boy.

Yeah, I quit the squad.

What?

I thought you loved cheerleading.

I joined an AP study group, but I couldn't make both work.

Yeah, where were you this afternoon, then, when you were supposed to be in

class? Okay, because don't try telling us you were skipping class to study.

That's just ridiculous.

Okay, fine, you caught me.

Yeah, a few of us skipped out.

But I have a huge biotest coming up, and I just wanted to cram for that.

And I'm way ahead in English, and Mom, you always said that if it's a priority,

you'll make it work. So that's what I did. I made the choice to study on the

subject I'm struggling in. Okay, well, I think it's great that you're taking

your studies so seriously. I really do. But why wouldn't you tell us that you

quit the squat, Olivia? That's kind of a big deal.

Because I don't want to disappoint you.

Okay? You know, lead the team and get good grades, get into a great

college. I'm not perfect like you. I can't do it all.

No, just stop.

Libby, you never have to worry about disappointing us, okay?

I'm so sorry, Libby.

If I'd known you were having such a tough time, I would have... Yeah? Well,

spend more time at the campaign office than you do here.

I'm trying my best.

Libby, okay, this campaign has been demanding on my time.

It has, okay, more than I imagined. But we all knew that when we decided to do

this as a family.

You know what? You can paint it any way you want.

But this was your decision.

Not mine, not Dad's, not our family. It was yours.

Okay, you know what, Olivia? Stand up. Enough of this. Enough of this. What is

going on with you? I want to know. This isn't like you at all.

I'm really, really sorry to interrupt, but Trish, the interview at four, we

to leave now if we're going to make it. I'm kind of in the middle of something

here. No, I... You have a job to do. Go do it. No, I'm not going to leave,

Olivia, okay? Talk to me. Tell me what's going on!

Okay.

I'm fine.

It shall be fine.

Hey, I got this, okay?

If you need to go, go on.

A quick interview. I'll come right home.

With

Democratic

Party's primary election weeks away, early polling numbers show Jerry

CEO based out of Ann Arbor, holding a slim lead.

Kelly Brandt and Brenda Martin are only two points back, while the current mayor

of Danforth, Trish Patton, sits in fourth.

Trish.

Hmm?

Are you okay?

Kind of seems like your mind is elsewhere.

Nope. No, I'm good. Let's talk strategy.

How are things at home, I mean?

Yeah, still a little rocky.

I've been watching Olivia since we had that blow -up, and something is

definitely off. I just haven't been able to figure out what.

And you've tried talking to her again?

Yeah.

Yeah, of course, but it's like talking to a wall. She never...

Says anything more than she has to, and she just keeps me and Derek at arm's

length.

Trish.

Okay, I get that this is a really tough situation.

I can't even imagine how it's affecting you, but honestly, I kind of need for

you to keep your head in the game here.

This is what you've been building towards your whole career, so Trish, I

for you to stay focused.

You know how bad I want this.

Good.

But, Trace, you do not need any more distractions, okay?

Next week's debate is your make -or -break moment, so just try to keep

everything else from imploding until then.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Hi, Pam.

Did your mom say yes to the trip yet?

She's still thinking about it. It's in three days, Olivia. We need to make sure

all bases are covered.

Yeah, well, I don't know if this is going to work. I mean, my parents

think I'm crazy.

I doubt they're going to let me go to some random cabin for a week of

I'll make sure it works. It has to.

Otherwise, what's the alternative?

You going into labor during your mom's debate?

Olivia, dinner!

Okay, I gotta go. Bye.

So, have you checked the mail lately?

No acceptance letter yet, Dad.

Well, I'm sure it's on its way.

And how about you?

Are you ready to sweep the floor with your Democratic opponents in a few days?

I think so. I mean, it's not going to be easy. The other candidates seem to know

their stuff, but Simone thinks I can pick up some missing points talking

the Child Welfare Council and its impact on the community, so we'll see.

Yeah, probably wouldn't hurt, but the kids and I are really just looking

to a bloodbath, right? Yeah, right.

Olivia.

to go on that AP study trip.

I need to do well on my AP exam.

The mission boards take these numbers into consideration, and I know that I'd

missing your debate, but I really need this.

It's kind of a big deal, Olivia. I mean, how many times am I going to run for

governor?

Probably a few.

Hey, come on. We all need to be there as a family.

To show support for your mother.

I do support you.

But I just need to get into a good college that maybe one day I can run

for governor too.

Besides, I've been to all of your other family photo ops. Is it really that big

of a deal if I miss one?

You know, I'm beginning to think you should be in the debate.

You know, I don't want to be the bad guy here, but it's really not a good idea.

Sorry, Livvy.

Oh, I can get it.

You know, I mean, you can study right here. You don't have to go away to

Okay.

Hi, sorry for interrupting.

Hi, I'm Pam, Madison's mom. Oh, Trish Patton. Oh, our future governor, I hope.

I don't think that I've met Madison.

Oh, the girls have become fast friends studying together in the trenches,

Lizzie? Yeah.

Again, I apologize for intruding on your dinner.

I was just in the neighborhood. I thought I'd come by, introduce myself.

And I wanted to see if Olivia would be attending our weekend study trip.

You know what? We were just discussing that, actually.

We don't think that now is actually the best time for Olivia to be away? Oh, I

assure you, it'll be studying and nothing else.

My Madison's a dedicated student, just like Olivia.

Yeah. Yeah.

Madison has her heart set on Michigan River University, too.

If only those letters of acceptance would show up already, right?

So you'll be chaperoning this trip? Yeah, yeah, yeah. I offered to bring the

kids up to our family cabin. Oh, it's a gorgeous place. It's a few hours north

on Lake Michigan.

It's the perfect place for a studycation.

I have my address and phone number right here, in case you need to get a hold of

us. Cell phone reception's a little spotty, but there's the landline, too.

Well, if the cluded cabin does sound very nice right about now... Listen, I

you have a lot to deal with in the next little bit with your campaign.

I'd be more than happy to whisk your daughter away for a few days.

Please, Mom.

I really need this.

Okay, but two conditions.

One, you call us every day, no exceptions. And two, studying only. I

to hear that anything else is going on out there.

Thank you.

Okay.

Could I give him a heads up that you're planning on crashing dinner?

Hey, I got the job done, didn't I? Now we're in the clear, you can have this

baby with that interruption.

Oh, this is the room I secured for you.

Where is that? It's a private birthing center just east of Grand Rapids. It's

the best medical care that money can buy. Trust me, it's more like a spa than

hospital. I demand the best for my girls.

Hey, Ashley really wants to come to be there for me.

She's the only person I've told.

Olivia,

we talked about this.

Labor can go on for days. I will be with you every second of the way, but I

can't have other unsupervised teenagers running around.

Just, Ashley, like you... Olivia, stop.

I know you're nervous, but I promise you everything's going to be fine.

It'll be over before you know it.

Just think, by next week you'll have your old life back, hmm?

I'll see you soon.

Hey, if you're moving out, can I have your room?

Kate, I just need to make sure I have everything I need.

You know, it's not the end of the world if you forget one thing, Libby.

Yeah, whatever.

Kate, where's my black sweater?

Which black sweater?

It's like the one that you got me for Christmas. That's too big.

Okay.

Hang on.

I'm coming.

Are you going to my stuff?

Oh, God. Seriously?

Here.

The drive up.

Where's Madison?

Her dad's. We're picking her up.

Thanks for letting me go.

Really gonna do me some good.

Have fun, okay?

And call me as soon as you get there.

And good luck on your debate.

I thought you needed it.

So how many times have you done this before?

A few.

Drink up.

It's full of vitamins.

Right through the baby or something.

Will I have any time with the baby or do you take it to the new family?

Like right away or?

I bet they're excited.

I kind of am too.

What if I... It's here and I don't want to give it away.

You made a promise, Amanda.

This isn't only about you anymore.

I know that you said that the baby deserves

a good life.

But I've been thinking, why can't it have a good life with me?

What if this is the wrong thing to do?

Oh, I'm sorry, dear. It's too late to back out now.

It'll be over soon.

There's no need to worry about that. The doctor and I will take care of

everything. No.

I want my mom... I call my mom. I'm afraid you can't. Why not?

It's not part of the deal.

I want out of this deal. This is not right.

There's no getting out of this now.

Let's get started. In due time.

I'm trying to.

Sweet.

Hey. Hey,

guys. How are you feeling? Hey, guys.

You can do this, right?

Absolutely. I'm ready.

You are ready. You've got this.

How are you? How come you look more nervous than me?

You won't tell me. It's been quiet all day.

Yeah? What's going on?

Okay, well, it doesn't seem like nothing.

Hey.

You know you can tell me whatever's going on, right? Promise I won't get

Probably. Come on. Of course.

I took these from Olivia's bag before she left.

What?

Uh, okay.

You didn't take one, did you, bud?

Promise? Yeah.

Okay. Okay, bud.

What are they, Derek? Some sort of study drug?

I don't know.

I knew there was something going on.

They don't say anything?

No.

Okay, well, she's not answering. We need to go get her right now. Trish, you

need to stay right here. No, I can't. I can't. No, Trish.

Come on. It's okay.

Take a breath.

Look, let's not overreact right now. These could be nothing.

No, they're not nothing. Hey, I will get in touch with Olivia, and I will find a

pharmacy, and I'll find out what these are. Hey, I'll come with you. No.

You. Have to stay here.

Come on, I got this.

Okay, well, you call me, okay, when you hear anything. I don't care if I'm in

the middle of the debate or not.

I will.

No, I mean it.

Come on, bud, let's go.

You did the right thing telling us about these.

It's okay.

Come sit down.

Hey, come sit down. It's going to be okay.

She's only seven centimeters dilated.

Trish, I'm sure it's nothing.

Yeah? You're the expert now, Salome? Hey, come on. I was a teenager once. I

a bit of a wild side, and I definitely gave my parents a few sleepless nights.

Trish, come on. Olivia's a smart kid. She wouldn't get herself into anything

that bad. Hello?

Derek?

The pills?

What?

Oh, my God.

What is it? Where are you going?

Where I should have gone an hour ago. I'm going to get Olivia.

Why? What were the pills?

They're not pills. They're prenatal vitamins.

Trish, if you leave now, there's no way that you can win. We're on in two

minutes. I don't care. I'm going to get my daughter right now.

Mrs. Patton?

Isn't there a debate on right now? Is Olivia with you? I need to talk to her.

Um, yeah, she's just in the bathroom. Can I get her to call you back?

Wait, you're at the cabin?

Yeah.

Ashley, what's really going on?

What do you mean?

I'm at the cabin and there's no one here.

Um... Stop. Okay, just stop. I know Olivia's pregnant. I need you to tell me

where she is right now. This is... It's important, Ashley.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Patton. I don't know where she is. I just know she's with

Pam? Okay.

What do you know about this woman? Where does she live?

I've never even met her. I just know she's helping Olivia.

And what about her daughter, Madison?

Is she in your class?

Mrs. Patton, Pam's not who she says she is.

That's right.

Hello? Mom.

Olivia, baby, where are you? Are you okay?

I don't know.

I have to line up with the hospital.

Oh, my God.

You're with her? Is she in the room?

No, she's outside, but they're going to take my baby.

No, they're not, Olivia.

I won't let them. Listen to me. I need you to listen to me. I just need you to

tell me where you are. Mom.

Focus, Libby. Focus. Tell me what's around you right now.

There's a bed.

Good.

Adult TV and curtain.

There's neon lights and bright like a spaceship.

Sounds like a motel. Are you in a motel?

Ma 'am, down the highway.

She...

I'm so tired.

Stay with me, Olivia.

Think, baby, think, okay? Just any little detail helps. Try to remember

at all.

Curly fries.

Curly fries?

The rest stop on Highway 96, where we stopped with Dad?

I drank a little.

Feel good.

Livvy, Livvy, I need you to do something for me. I want you to hang up the

phone, okay?

And you call the police. You call 911. You tell them everything you just told

me. Understand, sweetheart?

They'll be able to trace the call. Do you hear me?

No, I don't think it.

Livvy, Livvy, just hang on a little bit longer, okay? I'm coming right now.

I'm coming.

Olivia?

I spoke to her, Derek.

She's in labor.

She's in a motel room.

I think, I don't know.

She was all drugged up.

Where are you?

I'm on Highway 96.

I'm looking for neon lights on Highway 96.

I told Olivia to call the police, but I... Oh, my God, Derek. This is

all my fault.

No, no, no, it isn't. How could I...

I was too focused on the campaign.

And for what?

The primary's lost, and now I'm going to lose my daughter.

No, you are not going to lose Olivia, Trish.

Come on, she's our daughter, right? She is smart.

She's strong.

And she is not going anywhere without a fight, huh?

Trish?

Trish!

Call the police.

Tell them to come to the Bluebird Motel.

Right now, tell them to hurry.

Olivia?

Olivia? Olivia?

Hey! Olivia? Hey! Hey! Olivia?

Good deal, lady.

Excuse me, what are you doing? Where's my daughter?

What are you talking about? I know she's in here.

Can I help you with something?

I'm... I'm just...

I have the wrong address.

Sorry.

She's gone.

We need to move now.

Are you crazy?

She's fully dilated. That baby's coming any minute now. You want to answer to

the cops?

Help me get this in the car.

There's another place two miles down the road.

Give me a hug.

Good?

Start the car. I'll come back for her.

What the hell are you doing?

Get away from us.

What's going on? Screw this.

You don't pay me enough to do this.

Mom,

I can't.

Breathe, Libby, breathe.

Trish?

Olivia's ready to deliver if you just let us... Get out of our way!

I mean it. I mean it.

Trish, please.

Olivia's in pain. Let me help her.

I think you've done enough.

Then let me help you.

Olivia's told me how this election has taken a toll on you and the family.

How do you think voters will react to a candidate with a pregnant teenager?

Might as well get your drinks. Goodbye.

Baby. The child doesn't have to be a burden for your daughter or for you. It

be a gift for someone else.

Mom, the baby!

Baby, just... Olivia,

let's get you to a doctor. No, she's not going anywhere with him.

Olivia,

let's get you to a doctor.

Hey, Simone.

Are you ready for the news?

I don't know. Is it good or bad?

I think you'll be happy.

Okay, hit me.

The Today Show wants to interview you.

The Today Show?

Like, the Today Show?

Yes, ma 'am. They want the whole story from the moment you knew that Olivia was

in trouble to when you found out that you had won the election.

They're calling you the hero governor of Michigan.

Well, that does have a nice ring to it.

So, what do you think?

I think we can chat about this later, Simone. I've got somewhere to be.

Ready?

Ready.