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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.