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To be, to be.

Hey, yeah.

I am on the way right now.

Seriously? We've been here for like an hour. We thought you were dead in a

somewhere.

Okay. Do me a favor.

Calm down.

I'm fine.

My orientation took longer than I expected.

Well, we're all here to celebrate your new dream job, so get your ass over

Okay, okay. I am literally walking out of the door now.

The community is in shock and mourning today after the discovery of remains

identified as 29 -year -old Mia Williams.

Authorities believe Williams may be the latest victim of a serial killer, as

several women have been found dead under similar circumstances across the city

in the past several months.

Law enforcement officials are asking anyone who may have seen or heard

related to Mia Williams' case.

Mark in the bedroom You

really

made it home for our anniversary

Baby, I know this must have been so hard to get away.

This only works if we both try.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry. Something came up last minute.

Wait.

Are you leaving?

I know. I know, but...

One of the big donors from the last event loved my work.

And he had called me and he said, could I take over one for the Met?

The Met Z.

That's amazing.

But do you really have to leave today?

I do.

Gotta start first thing in the morning.

How long this time?

Just a few days.

That's it. But look, this is huge.

Okay, if I handle this right, the next one I'm back -to -back right after.

And how long would you be gone if that happened?

Maybe a month.

But, Lee, this is the big break that we've been waiting on. Why are you not

happy for us right now?

Baby, I am happy for you.

And this is great for your career.

But what about us?

Baby, I'm doing this for us.

No more working a nine -to -five just to make ends meet. I wouldn't care if you

worked a nine -to -five as long as we're together.

We are in this together. How are we in this together when I never see you?

We need this.

My career needs this. And there it is.

This isn't about us. This is about you and your career. It's like a drug for

you. And every time you fiend for it, it makes me ought to be the bad guy.

Is that the kind of marriage you want, Mark?

Zara, I love you, but right now it feels like you're just trying to hold me

back.

Zara, wait!

I'm sorry.

That came out harsh.

I can't keep doing this.

I don't want to keep doing this either.

But I need this job.

We can talk about it when I get back.

I want a divorce.

Listen, guys, we are seriously behind on all of our deadlines.

I don't have anything on sports and fitness. I don't have anything on the

serial killer lurking around. I don't have anything on what's going on

Seriously, guys, come on.

All right.

Did you sleep in?

I made it, didn't I? Now that everyone's here, let's get started.

I bet you this is about Lauren leaving.

As you all may have heard, Laura Benson is...

Moving on from the company.

So that means we have an opening in our editorial department.

And rather than hiring out, management has decided to promote from within,

means that every single one of you in this room is in consideration for their

position. Well, we know it's either going to be me or you.

Why is everything a competition with you?

Off to a good start, huh?

Just sussing out my options.

Let me guess.

You're writing about a divorce, aren't you?

You know it.

I know. It's not culture material, but I thought it could at least help me sort

through my emotions.

Well, I mean, lucky for you, Echo's readership isn't quite looking for award

-writing material.

Yeah, you still try.

Yeah.

What are you writing about?

Ooh, same hot ticket as Lauren Benson's covering.

Lots of women coming up dead or missing.

You love that true crime.

That I do.

But come on, pack it up. It's time to go. Time for our dopamine hit.

I did agree to that, didn't I?

Yes, Z, you did. And you need this, Z.

Come on, you can wallow in self -pity later.

Let's go.

God, you're annoying.

I'm just trying to look out for your backside.

It's getting a little thick.

Maybe I like it thick. Uh -huh.

Thank you.

Like he has groupies.

Oh, my God. You have got to stop stalking Mark's social media page.

Jealousy does not look good on you, friend. I'm not jealous.

I'm pissed.

I mean, this is why he's addicted to this job.

Okay, yeah, we know Mark is slow, but see, he's never cheated on you.

I don't know.

In counseling, he says he only has eyes for me, but he spends half of his time

with other women.

I mean, look, look. There's not even a mention of me here.

See, stop torturing yourself. He's not going to post about his intimate life.

That's your job, honey. Yeah, and I only got into this job so he can chase his

dreams of being an event planner.

And they're coming true.

God, I just feel selfish.

You're not selfish.

It just sounds like you still love him.

I do.

But this can't keep going on. If he wants to be in this marriage, he's got

fight for it.

You just need to get out of your head.

Try something different.

And if you feel like it's a divorce, then okay, you should look into it.

Or maybe you can even... Okay, wait.

Here's an idea.

Why don't you get an actual perspective?

Yeah, why don't you interview an actual divorce attorney for research purposes?

Nah, that sounds... A brilliant idea.

Thank you, Natalie.

What would I do without you? You're the smartest person I know.

Not what I was going to say, but...

It's not a bad idea. And I actually know a good divorce attorney, Joshua Wright.

Remember that story I was doing on Chief of Police?

Uh, T. Parker, right?

That was a good expose until Brian scrapped half of it. Yeah, tell me about

But anyway, hang on, my guy Parker's divorced.

So I'm going to send you his contact.

And since... You're really pushing it.

I mean, yeah, why not?

Worst case, you get a divorce.

Good story out of it.

Best case, you save your marriage.

And you're not worried you just gave me the promotion -winning article?

Oh, you're serious.

Oh, that is so cute. But no, I'm getting that promotion. Just wait and see.

And if not, you owe me drinks for a year. And I only drink the high -end

Hey, I have a set, but I'm working.

Hey, I was just calling to check in and talk.

You there?

Yeah, I just don't know what to say.

I know. That's kind of why we're in this predicament.

Look, Z, do you really want to throw everything away without us working it

first?

and I just felt blindsided like I never had a real choice.

Well, Mark, you've always chosen work.

See, I don't want to fight in circles anymore.

I just want to figure this out.

Well, Mark,

who are you talking to?

It's my wife. We're working here.

Who's that?

Call her back.

Sorry, this will only take a moment.

It's my client, Victoria.

I won't be much longer if you don't get off that phone.

She sounds demanding.

She is. Mark!

Okay, uh, I'm sorry. I gotta go, okay? I'll call you soon if I can.

Oh, really?

Hi, I'm Zara Jones. I'm here to see Joshua Wright.

You're early.

Yes.

Mr. Wright is in a meeting now. He can have a seat. I'll let you know when he's

ready to see you.

To write with you now.

Follow me.

Because it's post hoc ergo proctor hoc, it's completely inadmissible.

Well, if you'd like to impugn his character, that's fine, but that has

to do with what we're trying to proceed with.

I understand that. I understand.

I'm going to call you back.

Thank you, Cherie.

Lovely to meet you, Mrs. Jones. It's so nice to meet you too, Mr. Wright.

Natalie had some great things to say about you. Oh, well, I'm sure some of

things are true.

The article that she was writing could have been a PR disaster for all of us.

But in the end, she did me right.

Yeah, well, it was a disaster for the chief of police.

I heard that his wife wanted to completely blow the doors off of it, so

you did, completely rolled that back in. Kindly keep that on the DL.

No one's a friend.

Oh.

Oh, I am so sorry.

I do practice the utmost of journalist integrity.

I'm giving you a hard time.

Oh, God.

No, no. In all honesty, the back channel word of mouth has been great for

business. It really has.

You are here writing an article.

Come, please. Tell me what it's about.

As you can expect, a majority of divorce proceedings

are an absolute misery. What I like to focus on is what happens after the final

judgment. Whether the client receives the financial remuneration or

that they expected, they get something even better.

The joy and the mercy.

Of living on with our lives.

Huh.

That's a rather rosy way of painting things.

That sounded rehearsed, didn't it?

Maybe a little. Yeah, I have to work on that.

But you get what I mean, right?

I get the sentiment.

But do your clients share the same view?

Every single one.

Hmm.

So you've never had a client back out of a proceeding?

Miss Jones, all of my clients are usually pretty sure they want to get a

divorce. So no one has ever had second thoughts.

If one of my clients was on the fence, I would tell them to try marriage

counseling.

You're not a fan.

You know, I haven't found one that worked for me.

Is it what your husband, Mark, thinks?

I did some research on you before you came in.

You're a very talented writer.

An outsized portion of your writing has to do with your marriage.

I write what I know.

I take it that part of the reason for coming in and seeing me was to

test the waters.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put you on the spot.

I'm just trying to figure out why someone is smart yet tortured.

is in my office.

Here's her perspective.

I hope I've given you some.

Your 11 o 'clock is here.

Cinnamon, I'm so sorry. My next appointment is here.

Ms. Jones, this has been beyond lovely.

If you have any other questions regarding divorce rates or anything like

anything for your article, please, don't hesitate to call.

I'll do.

I'll walk you out. Sure. Okay.

planning services of mark jones please leave a message at the beat hey that's

just me calling to wish you good luck yeah

talk to you soon

Hey, boo.

Hey. Well, it's officially happy hour, and I need a cocktail.

Nat, I got so much work to finish. I don't think I can go.

Yeah.

That's not gonna work for me.

I need to know how things went with Joshua, and that's the price of

so... Here.

Fine. But I'm getting whiskey.

Ew, girl.

Come on.

Drink up.

You brought me out here, so come on.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, you finished it. Yeah.

Yummy. All right. Okay, spill it.

What happened with Joshua?

I got a lot of stuff from my article, so it went good.

Okay, you have to give me more than that.

Did you think he was handsome?

What?

Oh, my God.

It is written all over your face.

Well, excuse me. I did not know Miss D liked cream in her coffee.

What? Girl, you know I like my coffee black, thank you.

Yeah, her face is telling me a whole other story already.

I'll put it like this.

It was a little hard to concentrate.

I mean, I've never had a man with blue eyes gazing at me.

I'm sorry, blue eyes.

Wow, it sounds like you're smitten with things. No, no.

It was just nice to have a man look at me and listen to what I had to say

intently. Okay, I'm sure it was, but you just need to remember not to get

distracted. I'm not.

You are supposed to be focusing on your husband, not messing around with the

divorce lawyer.

I am.

You're not.

Speak of the devil. What?

Oh, this should be fun.

Well, this is a surprise.

Yeah. And Miss Christy, it's lovely to see you again. I mean, likewise. We were

just talking about you.

I was just thanking Natalie for introducing us.

I was just across the way with a meeting and got hungry enough for bar food.

Oh, well, I was actually just going to the bar to put your order in. What do

want? Literally anything.

Okay. Well, you two kids feel free to talk amongst yourselves while I'm gone.

Be good.

So, how's the article coming?

It's coming along.

I started in one direction, and then I ended up going in a different direction.

I'm not sure where I want to take it.

Sounds like you're distracted by what's going on in your personal life.

Am I that much of an open book? Well, I'm a good breed of people. It comes

with the job.

I just don't know if I'm making the right choice.

When people tell you who they are...

to their actions and behaviors at a certain point.

You have to believe them.

And if they aren't willing to change, it is okay to leave them behind.

Maybe you're right.

I don't know.

Can you back up? Why are you so close to me? Get your hand off my ass. I'm

sorry.

Take it easy, bud.

My friend, I was just talking with the lady. I know. And now you're talking

me.

And I think you need to mind your own business now.

I know you probably thought you were being nice.

Maybe she smiled at you and you took that as reason enough to ply her with

enough liquor to take her home.

Guess what?

It ain't happening because she doesn't want to. You know what?

You talk too much. Hey, you wife know you're here?

The fuck you mean?

I know that that ring tan is about as fresh as fresh can be.

You know what?

Fuck you, okay?

Because I'm getting a divorce. I'm shocked.

Okay, okay. What the fuck is up with this guy? Look, I know.

Look, I know you're going through a tough time, but who isn't?

And I'm sure you don't want an assault charge.

So why don't we just chill out?

Okay?

Okay. Okay, I got you. Yeah.

See, you are my superhero.

What would I do without you?

That guy was nuts.

Thanks, Joshua.

Let's drink.

Yeah.

You good to drive?

I'm good.

You good?

I'm good.

All right. Good night, kids.

Night.

That was fun.

You know,

it's not my first.

Don't think it'll be my last.

I wanted to ask you if I do decide to go through with the divorce, would you

take me on as a client?

This is embarrassing to admit, but I think there actually might be a conflict

interest.

What do you mean?

I'm saying that there are issues that preclude me being able to take you on as

client. I don't understand.

Saying I'm interested in you.

Oh.

I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.

I'm still married, Josh.

I know.

I am sure there are plenty of available women that you could talk to.

Why me?

Because you're honest.

Even when nobody's looking.

I find that fascinating.

I'm not sure how to take that.

Take it as a compliment.

Oh, that's me.

Okay.

Well, call me if you need any legal advice.

First one's free.

I'll do.

Good night.

Are you okay?

Why would he do this?

He's an idiot.

You do not deserve this.

Because I asked for the divorce.

No, do not blame yourself. This is Mark's fuck -up, not yours.

I'm sorry.

I need to go home.

Okay, well, just call me if you need anything.

Please. Yeah.

Thank you.

Fuck!

He was jealous.

Wow.

What a view.

Yeah.

Beautiful.

Thank you for lending an ear.

Well, I did offer.

Although, I'm a little shocked you're not with Natalie tonight.

Not that I'm complaining.

I didn't really feel like drinking my troubles away.

I really thought Mark wanted to work on the marriage.

So stupid.

You don't deserve what Mark did to you.

Thank you.

How did you get the photo?

One of my clients is a paparazzo, and he was working the event, caught the

picture, and right before they took away the phones, he sent it to the last

person he messaged.

Okay.

You know, I'm glad you're not a client.

Why is that?

Because I don't get involved with clients.

You want me to stop?

No.

Did you know that dancers have the highest divorce rate?

And agricultural engineers the lowest?

So, I should have married a farmer.

Yeah, but then you'd have to move to New Jersey.

Because they have the lowest divorce rate.

Bingo. Oh.

Yeah, no. I think I'll just stick with the dancer.

I'm actually a great dancer.

Yeah. Yeah, no, I did the whole stage thing and everything. It just didn't pan

out. Are you messing with me?

I can't tell if you're lying.

It comes with the job.

Messing with people?

What made you become a divorce attorney?

Well, that's not really good post -court talk.

I know, but I want to know.

And I've told you all my stories, so I deserve one.

Okay.

When I was a child, my mother killed my father.

What?

Want me to keep going?

Yeah. Okay.

My father was a self -professed, Bible -loving, eruditious

man.

Everyone loved him, especially the women.

Which drove my mother insane.

Every errant glance, every small gesture was seen as cheating.

He said she was.

Crazy. He only had eyes for her.

Crazy.

One day she proved it.

When she put arsenic in his coffee.

And I will never forget the look on his face when he figured out what she had

done.

I felt so powerless.

I vowed that I would never feel that powerless again.

So you became an attorney?

No.

Actually,

I wanted to be a policeman first.

Really? I can't picture you as a cop. Oh, I didn't make it out of the academy.

No, I was too emotional, they said.

I figured cops gotta follow laws.

Lawyers get to make them.

So I decided on law.

Now that felt like the truth.

That's not one I get to tell very often.

Thanks for telling me.

I have something else I need to tell you.

It's a secret.

No.

It is.

It's a period. I have to whisper it. Oh, really? Yeah.

Don't tell us.

Are you telling them?

You're an asshole.

You know that?

What? Why?

I saw the photo.

How?

Victoria confiscated everybody's phone and cameras. I just managed to get mine

back.

That's all you have to say about that?

No, no, no. I'm sorry. Look, it's not what you think.

Oh, okay. So you weren't in a photo kissing another woman?

No, she kissed me.

Whatever, Mark.

You know, I mean, would you have even told me if I didn't see for myself?

Of course. Of course, Z. That's why I'm calling.

Look, I'm getting a flight back now on JFK. I'll be back in a minute.

Nope, nope. I don't want you coming back to the house.

Z, are you serious?

Nope. Uh -uh.

It could be somewhere public then.

What is there to talk about?

Everything, Zara. Please.

I don't know, Mark.

Um, look, I'm heading through Battery Tunnel. I'll call you as soon as I land,

all right?

You gonna meet with him?

Yeah.

You gonna be okay?

I don't want to rip his heart out.

You want me to come with you?

No. That would be way too weird.

No, I meant for him. He might need legal counsel.

All right.

I'm getting up.

I'm up.

I'm up.

And I'm making you coffee.

The Razapan.

For my anxiety.

I know it looks like a pharmacy in there.

I'm so sorry. I was looking for the mouthwash.

Coffee with cream.

Well, this is a first.

I didn't want to be late.

Black coffee?

You said you wanted to talk.

So talk.

Look, Z, I'll fall all the way home to say that I'm sorry.

You asked me to be present, and here I am. I'm literally throwing myself at

So you discovered that after having another woman's tongue in your mouth.

I pushed her away as soon as she did it.

I walked away, and that was it.

Zara, I'd never cheat on you.

How am I supposed to trust you?

Because it's me, Zara.

Look, I know I'm a selfish idiot for putting work first, but I would never do

you like this.

Do you mind? We're having a conversation here. What are you doing here?

I was just around the corner in a meeting. It was in the neighborhood.

Who's this guy?

Ah, pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jones.

Joshua Wright, writing associate.

Seriously?

Seriously, Zara, you went and got a lawyer without talking to me first?

No, I'm writing an article, and he's helping me. Oh, oh, really? Yeah, that's

right. We're work colleagues.

I'm sure. You mind going on about your day?

Please? I don't mind staying, if it helps.

We don't need your help.

And don't touch my wife.

I didn't mean any offense to either one of you.

I told you to stop touching my wife. Hey, you're looking at yourself.

Relax, Mark. No, tell him to relax. I'm totally fine.

You know what? No, let's go. Come on, we're going home. No, no, no. I said I

don't want you back at the house. Are you kidding me right now?

Well, yeah.

Here she go. Do you think I'm going to leave her here with you? Huh? You know

what? How about I go? Because this is bullshit.

Z.

Z. Hey. Well, that went well.

Hey.

Messing with my wife.

Let me give you some free advice, Mark.

You need to focus on how your marriage got to this point instead of blaming it

on other people.

Stay out of our business.

You've been late the last few days. Is everything OK?

I know. And I'm really sorry about that. I've just been going through some

personal issues.

Yes, I understand.

And I know it's been tough for you. But next time you have a visitor show up

without you here, I need to know beforehand, OK?

What?

Hi.

I thought I'd brighten your day.

Uh, thank you, but you didn't have to.

You're not a fan of roses.

I am, I just... I wasn't expecting company.

So, I, um...

Haven't heard from you in a couple of days. How are you?

I'm fine.

I needed a second to myself.

So, I was thinking, if you want, I can get started on the paperwork for

the divorce.

I thought you said you couldn't take me on as a client.

I can't help but feel responsible that I've made this harder for you.

So I'd like to help.

Right.

Yeah, I don't know.

Maybe we can talk about it over dinner.

Hey, look.

I need some space.

Okay?

Okay.

Thanks for the roses.

Nice place.

God, that interview took longer than expected.

Ooh, roses.

Oh.

Uh... Don't tell me Joshua sent those.

Nat. Z, are you serious?

Why is he sending you roses?

I messed up.

Yeah, you didn't listen to me.

No, I didn't.

Well, does Mark know?

Hey, Natalie, how's that write -up coming?

I was just getting started on it, Brian.

Nice bouquet.

It's complicated.

Look if you ever need to talk about anything you can always pull me to the

It's just me.

You scared the shit out of me.

What are you doing here? I just came here to get a few things.

You should have called first.

It doesn't help that you're not picking up your phone.

You can't keep me away from all at home.

I didn't think you would be here.

up our marriage, Z.

But I will never hurt you, not intentionally.

Mark, I'm really not in the mood.

Z, I'm here to fight for our marriage.

I'm not giving up on us.

I need to get to work.

Mr. Jones.

What are you doing?

I'd like for us to be friends.

I got plenty of friends. Now get off my car.

We both want Zara to be happy.

Don't we?

What are you getting at?

Well... Zara wants a divorce. And I want

you to no longer try to distract her and keep her from doing it.

I spoke with Victoria Johnson.

Yeah. He is none too pleased with you.

What do you want?

Well, after giving her some legal counsel, she's decided on

filing sexual assault charges.

What? Yeah. No, no, I didn't do none of that. Well, that's not how the judge,

the public, or Zara will see it.

What do you want? I want us to come to an understanding.

I want you to stay the course with the divorce.

And I, maybe, just maybe, we can keep Miss Johnson from

filing.

You know I should knock you out, right?

Go ahead.

And then you'd have two assault charges on your record. You'd be a regular

felon.

Big, angry black man.

And Zara would know exactly the kind of person you are.

A little piece of work, man.

I know.

I know.

You may think that you love Zara.

But is she worth your life?

You clear?

Zara, wait.

I don't want to talk to you. I need to talk to you, though. Zara.

Get out of my car. Your divorce lawyer just threatened me with a sexual assault

lawsuit.

Wait, what?

Yes, he's hanging it over my head. He's trying to keep me away from you.

You and that scrawny white boy. I'm sorry.

Mark, you hurt me.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

When I saw that photo of you,

That broke me.

Josh, he was there to pick up the pieces. And it's not an excuse, and I

that, but... I'm not perfect, Mark.

Right now, we need to figure out what to do with Josh.

Okay, what's the next move?

I can get him to say something incriminating on recording.

No, Zia, it's not a good idea.

The man is dangerous, and you'll be putting yourself right in his

Exactly. He'll be comfortable enough to admit exactly how he feels.

Can I help you? I'm good.

Wait, no, no, no. You can't go back there. He's in a meeting right now. You

can't go back there.

The form. Now, one next thing I want to... Um, we need to talk. I'm sorry.

just ran right past me. Please.

Sherry? Mm -hmm?

We'll talk about this later.

Mm -hmm.

Would you two please excuse me?

I'll be right back.

Please, come with me.

Sorry about that.

Go back to your desk.

What's going on, Zara?

I know we're involved, but I really need to take you up on your offer to handle

my divorce.

I'm sorry, what offer?

You said you'd take me on as a client? Oh, you know I can't get involved with

clients.

What's going on?

I'm scared.

Mark won't leave me alone.

What's he doing?

He won't stop calling or following me.

Did you call the police?

No.

Go to the police.

Get a restraining order.

Okay? Are you really not going to help me?

I could be disbarred.

And I'm sorry that Mark is messing with you. People do crazy things when they're

losing someone that they love.

Am I going to see you later?

No.

Actually, I don't want to see you ever again.

Okay.

Well, I have to get back into this meeting, so I'll show you out.

I don't want to see you.

Okay.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sherry? Yes, Mr. Wright?

Come here.

Turn around.

Turn around.

You look better with your hair down.

But if we need to get done, come into my office.

We have to talk.

Yes, Mr. Wright.

So, how did this thing operation go?

Terrible. He just gaslit me the entire time.

I should have told you that you're a terrible liar.

Take that as a compliment?

Hey, when's the last time you talked to Mark?

He's sitting right here with me.

Oh.

I mean, has he heard about the lawsuit?

About Victoria Johnson?

Yeah.

Is it true?

Should have never introduced you to Joshua.

I mean, it got you into this mess.

We just need to figure out a way to get rid of him. I know.

Oh, my God. One of my contacts at City Hall still owes me a favor.

I mean, we can go straight to the commissioner with this.

Oh, that's perfect.

Nat, you're a lifesaver.

All right, well, let me figure it out, do what I can do, and I'll call you when

I got something.

Yeah, all right.

I still don't understand why he's after you.

Really? He's trying to get me out of the way to get to you, Z.

That still doesn't make any sense.

I mean, let's just say he succeeds.

What does he think, I'm just gonna fall into his arms?

It can't make sense of an obsessive, crazed person, Z.

He won't stop until he feels like he has you under his control.

What? I deal with that type at work all the time.

Really?

You never told me that.

Sometimes at my events, women would pay me a little too much attention.

So I try to be nice, tell them that I love my wife.

But they seek me out, showing up to event after event.

So...

I had to deal with him or let security deal with him.

You're a good guy.

You know, when you're not being an asshole.

And that's why I love you.

I don't want to get a divorce.

Good.

Because I'm still madly in love with you.

Natalie Garcia, how are you?

What are you doing here?

Oh, the prospect's looking good tonight.

Not great with you standing next to me.

I'm getting the sense that you're trying to get rid of me.

Don't take it personally.

Hoping I have a drink alone.

Looks like you're almost done with that one.

Marquis, one of these and a gin martini, two dollars.

You do remember how much I like guys buying me drinks, right?

Humor me.

I was hoping to talk to you about Zara.

Zara?

You two are friends, right?

The best.

Well, the birdie told me the two of you were actually up for the same promotion.

And I've got ears everywhere.

Natalie, since you did me a solid, I want to do one for you. I want to give

a story that will not only get you that promotion, but will establish you as a

serious...

Where are you going with this?

It looks like Zara has landed herself into a little bit of a scandal, which

actually might be a career ender.

You know what? You really need to stop.

I already know what you're trying to do to her husband, okay? I know you think

you know what's going on, but have you considered this?

Zara's dumb thing.

all of this husband drama on you over and over again and not even considering

the fact that it is distracting you from your actual work.

No, but what it does sound like is that you're trying to set her up to take the

fall. See, that's a matter of opinion.

Consider this.

Zara's life is falling apart.

Her husband is being sued. Her marriage is on the rocks. And the only thing that

she has to focus on is her writing.

Natalie, I like you.

I really do.

But at the end of the day, bottom of the line, she's a better writer.

I don't want to hurt her.

You won't.

What do I have to do?

Absolutely nothing To

your new promotion

Cheers anyway

reached the voicemail of zara jones please leave your message after the tone

um sorry i don't have any news to report yet i did reach out to one of my

contacts i left the voicemail kind of like i'm doing now i guess um

i guess i'm really just calling to just tell you how much our friendship means

to me um i mean i guess that's it

Um, yeah, so I'll give you a call tomorrow.

Bye.

Good morning.

Yes, it is.

You didn't make it to the bed.

I guess not.

So what's the plan for today?

Oh, what time is it?

I'm going to head into work.

Baby, how does that help?

Well, I thought I'd talk to Natalie, see what ideas she has. And Brian is really

well connected.

Maybe he can help without you.

So what am I supposed to do?

Do whatever you did when you weren't working.

If you can remember.

I need to speak to you.

It's all right.

So is it true?

Is what true?

Look, Joshua Wright is a liar. So whatever he said, it isn't true. Well, I

so. Because Mr. Wright is claiming that you've been using him to get dirt on his

clients. Look, I already know you've been talking to him.

So tell me, is it true?

That's bullshit.

Bram, you know me. Does that even sound like something I would do? Well, you put

me in a really bad spot here.

Mr. Wright is threatening to sue the company.

And he said he'll consider dropping the lawsuit if we issue an apology and let

you go.

You need to tell me what's happening.

This is going to sound crazy.

I don't know if anybody would believe that story.

So you're going to fire me?

It certainly would make ownership happy.

They don't like being thought of as a sleazy tabloid.

I understand.

But I believe you.

OK. OK. OK. OK.

I'm sorry.

Look, it can't look like I'm helping you, or else that's my ass.

So I'm going to have to put you on leave till I can sort all of this out.

OK.

Thank you.

Don't thank me yet.

Hello, Mark.

What are you doing here?

I gave you a choice.

And you chose poorly.

You come in here, threatening me in my house.

Relax, all right?

On your knees.

Joshua isn't here today.

Miss Jones?

Zara?

He's really not here.

I need answers.

I can't give you answers.

You know.

You know that Joshua has done some despicable shit.

Don't you?

I know what you're going through, but keep my ass on the line, too. Please,

please, if you know anything, please just tell me.

I can't, and I really think you should go now.

Look, he's threatening me and my husband. If you tell me anything, you

saving my life.

It's time for you to leave.

He has cameras everywhere.

He's watching. He will kill me and my family if I... One foot out of the

Look, I can save your family, but we can get tossed away in the window.

I can't risk it.

You're not the first person you've done this to, and you're not going to be the

last. You need to go.

There's the door.

Mark?

The Razabam. Good for anxiety and sedation. You fucking killed Natalie!

Oh.

She wasn't so innocent.

She was willing to sell out her friend for a better job.

You should start to feel the effects.

I'm still alive.

I just wanted to gag you so that you wouldn't make too much noise. Wouldn't

you screaming.

Hey,

how you feeling?

Any nausea? I understand the anger.

I'm sure you're probably wondering.

What's going on?

I would be too.

He's just fine.

Although I did worry about him overdosing on the sedative.

I had to give him more than one shot.

He's a big boy.

Not like a light.

I'll take your gag off if you promise to not scream.

All right?

No.

Just... Good, good.

All right.

All right.

Make any loud noises, and it goes right back on.

Um, it's I, me.

Oh, no, I don't think so.

I got plans.

As a matter of fact, I've been working up a little bit of a story, spinning it

up. I want to get your thoughts on it because I respect you as a writer, okay?

Here goes.

You came home early because you were feeling sick.

You found your so -called best friend, Inflagrante Delecto, in bed with your

husband.

The pressure, the strain, the sadness, the sheer humiliation of it got to you,

and you jumped.

You didn't want us to frame me for murder?

I don't like that word. It's what the kids call basic.

I prefer more ultimate corporal punishment.

Why?

Because you deserve punishment.

You slept with me when you were still married to your husband.

And every jury in the entire world would call that infidelity.

Why would you do this? Do you really think this will make me want to be with

you?

Oh, no, dear, no.

No, is that what you think I'm doing?

I thought that you were going to keep me entertained. I thought this was going

to be...

A little bit of a lark. Why do you think that I sent that picture of Mark to you

in the first place?

But as it turns out, you've been very, very disappointing.

As a matter of fact, this whole thing initially meant to entertain me was very

tedious. As a matter of fact, the only bright spot in this entire thing was

Natalie.

Oh, you should have seen it.

It's this...

begging for her life kind of a thing. You know, it's the only way that you can

see when someone's light goes out. It's just... You were just messing with me.

You wanted to see what I would do.

Is this a game to you?

No. But my mother taught me that women like you

deserve what's coming to them.

killers you're the one murdering all those girls murder is so basic can you

say ultimate corporal punishment let's try to make it stick it's fucking crazy

it's fucking crazy well maybe maybe i like to think that

i just have a little bit of flair for the dramatic

hey that's going back

on You broke your promise against infidelity.

And, okay, right there.

All right, be quiet.

If you're not quiet, I will put a fucking bullet in your head, and I will

care.

Okay.

Beg for your life more silently.

Mr. Wright.

Mr.

Sullivan.

Mr.

Wright.

I didn't expect to see you here at Zara's place.

Oh, uh, we were down in the basement getting some files of there's black mold

everywhere. You're not allergic, are you?

No.

Zara wasn't answering her phone, so I decided to swing on by.

A little outside of corporate policy, isn't it? Well, if you remember, you had

me fire her yesterday.

So is she here?

Yes.

Yes, she's in the back.

Come in and have a seat.

You know what, on second thought, I'll just swing on by another time.

You know, she's got a very busy schedule.

If you want to talk to her at all, she's got to be now.

Please, come in.

Hey.

Yeah, I just really need to have a chat with her.

Of course, I'll go get her. Please.

Have a seat.

Now. Where were we?

Run!

Run!

I'm going to come back for you right away.

Such great hopes for you.

Now, cleanse.

Just stay out of our business.

Go ahead.

Do it.

Mark.

Mark.

No. No, no, no. Mark, Mark.

Mark, Mark.

No. Put the gun down. I have to, Zee. Because if I don't, he'll come back and

get us. No, you don't have to do this.

No, this isn't you. Please.

No, I have to. No, you don't. Mark, this is everything.

You don't have to do this.

You don't have to do this.

You don't. Do it!

Mark, no. No,

you don't. Yes, I do. No, you don't. Do it!

No, you don't. No, you don't. No, you don't. No, you don't. No, you don't. No,

you don't. No, you don't. No, you don't.

No, you don't. No, you don't.

No, you don't. No, you don't.

No, you don't. No, you don't.

No, you don't.

you were here. They were going to kill me. What? Yes, they were. They even shot

my friend over there and they were coming after me. No, no, no. I didn't do

of that. No, no, no.

They're going to kill me. They're going to kill me.

No, no, no. That's not the right guy.

That's not that. It's Joshua Wright. That's him.

I've never seen this person before.

Stay with me, Mark. Please, please, please, please.

That is one hell of a story.

You should know.

You were there.

So, uh, how are you taking to my old job?

Well, I'm just hoping I don't screw it all up.

Got pretty big shoes to fill.

I wouldn't have recommended you.

If I didn't think you could do it. Oh, I know.

So, how are you holding up for, um... How are you getting around with...

You know... Uh... Don't

worry about me.

I've had worse than the Marines.

to thank you for saving me.

Don't thank me yet.

This job will take years off your life.

Don't I know it.

Well, I think my van is here to pick me up. Oh.

Hey, Sherry.

You think you can help Brian down to his ride?

Yeah, of course.

She's great.

How are you settling in? I think pretty good.

I really like working for Zara.

Thank you. Thank you.

Mind if I help you out?

Be my guest.

Perfect.

All right.

Till next time.

Till next time.

Congrats. First official day on a new job.

Thanks.

Shouldn't you be at home, Red Thing?

Ah, doctor said exercise is good for me.

So, you, uh, want to get coffee?

For a start, how about tea?

Hmm. Tea.