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Listen, my magazine came early. We're all set now. We can just do the law of

attraction like they say. You look at the image and then you imagine yourself

having it right now. We're going to have the best life ever. We're going to do

this. We're going to do that. Look at this. Look at these beautiful, beautiful

models here. That's going to be us.

We're going to make so much money. It's going to be fantastic.

Come on, dream up with me.

You just need some inspiration, you know, like the law of attraction.

We'll look at these tropical photos and go to Puerto Rico and start a blog.

Ooh,

this smells so good. You want some?

It's love for Zilla.

I hope you feel better.

Alicia?

Alicia?

Are you okay?

How are you feeling?

Okay.

Take this.

What is it? Medication.

Now, you need to take one drop a day the next week. No more.

Otherwise, you'll have some severe side effects.

What kind of side effects?

Hallucinations. Blackouts.

And you want me to drink that? If you don't, your heart gets stopped again.

Permanently that time.

Not the way you planned.

Not the way I planned.

I switched your body at the morgue with a cadaver. The prison is sending to a

medical school.

And lucky for us, you don't have any family to claim you.

Yeah, lucky.

The body's going to be accidentally cremated to avoid an autopsy.

So, I'm a free woman then.

I gotta keep going.

Remember, one drop.

Well, these are for you.

I'm gonna use the credit card to buy food and the phone to call me.

I'll be with it.

That would look so good on me.

Morgan Mason Media.

No.

No.

We've moved on.

From Morgan Mason Media.

Mm -mm.

Nope.

We have a bright future.

Without her.

Private.

Morgan Mason Media.

Who's number one?

Pamela Dorian.

Okay.

Boss. Bitch, I love it.

Executive assistant.

What does an executive assistant do?

Hey, guys.

So I am on my way to catch my flight from my all -expenses -paid trip to

It truly breaks my heart.

But luckily, the heartbreak is only temporary as I assist her in our

takeover.

I did leave her in good hands, Lauren.

I know you got this.

And I will see you all stateside in a few weeks.

I love you all.

What the hell?

I told you only by necessity.

I did.

Come on now, you know that's a necessity.

Do you understand what we just did?

I broke you out of prison and faked your death.

I could lose my medical license and go to jail.

I thought you said you had everything under control.

You can't buy women's clothing on my credit card.

Just say that it's for your new fiancé, Natasha.

That's what I want my new name to be anyway.

Everyone knows I'm single. So update them. You're overreacting.

Nobody cares about your love life, so we're good. You don't get it!

You need to do what I say or... Or what?

What you don't get is that I've been cooped up in this dusty, musty motel

for days now and I'm starting to go just a little bit crazy.

When are we going to Miami anyway?

We're not.

What do you mean, we're not?

I got to transfer to Nebraska.

Lincoln Correctional.

Nebraska.

Do I look like I belong in Nebraska?

Who the hell willingly moved to Nebraska? Alicia. No, you said...

promised that if you found a way to break me out of prison, we would go to

Miami.

I know.

So, I'm just supposed to go along with some new plan.

No.

If you want to go to Nebraska, enjoy all the corn and cattle you can.

Me?

I'm going to Miami.

Listen here.

I put everything on the line for you.

You're coming to Nebraska with me.

I know you think you do, but you don't own me.

You're a dead convict.

No money, no ID, no friends, no family, and no way out.

I am all you have, baby.

Now, we'll be leaving for Nebraska soon.

Stay in the room.

Don't go anywhere.

No more shopping spree I'll be back in a few days

That's

why I took a picture of the credit card

Alicia, I haven't seen you in eight years.

I heard you went to prison.

Early release.

Good for you.

I gotta go. I'm gonna be late, but it was really good running into you like

this. Oh, no, we're not running into each other.

I came to see you.

What do you mean?

Sis, I need your help.

It has been so hard trying to get a job with my background.

And I heard that you just got hired at Love Priscilla, right?

How do you know about my new... So I need you to give me your job.

Okay, nothing serious. You could just refer me like Tara referred you.

Oh, you know Tara?

You know what? Never mind.

I can't just refer you.

Alicia, I don't have time for this.

You don't have time.

Lauren, we're family.

What do you mean you don't have time?

We aren't a family.

We were placed in the same foster home 20 years ago. Before you got adopted.

We were sisters.

We were pretending to be sisters.

But we haven't spoke since you came to visit me freshman year of college and

picked a fight with me over changing.

And now... Look, I really need this job, Lauren.

And I'm trying to change.

I'm trying to change myself. Don't you want to see me change my life?

Like I said.

I wish I could help, but... Here.

Take this.

I know you got it on your Pinterest page.

But I'll tell you what.

You give me the job, and you can keep it.

Alicia, I can't. Take the bag, Lauren.

Alicia! Lauren, if you don't take this bag and give me the job... Take this

Lauren!

Lauren?

Where you always are.

Good morning. I... Okay, baby. All right, bye.

How can I help you?

Today is my first day.

A first day of what?

I'm Pamela Dorian's new assistant, Lauren.

You look different in your pictures.

Just a little thing called filters.

Right, yeah, I see that.

Kiki wanted me to tell you hey.

Um, yeah, tell her I said hey back.

When's the last time you guys have seen each other?

Um, graduation.

Graduation, right, exactly.

What is that on your teeth?

Just a little creme blush.

It's still there.

It blends right in. Oh, no, but it's not.

Don't forget the Zoom meeting with Roger at 3.

Good morning, Ms. Dorian.

Your new assistant is here, and she's ready for you.

Senator Tara's office is gone? Of course, Ms. Dorian.

Hi. Good morning. Good morning, Amara.

How was your weekend?

It was good. What about you?

Well, I was here all weekend getting ready for this IPO.

So exciting.

So, who's this?

This?

Tara Soutan.

Lauren.

Hi, I'm Marcus Dorian. I'm a husband and lead cosmetic chemist here at LPC.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

It's been five minutes.

Okay, well, I look forward to working with you. Yeah, me too. Okay.

Lauren Tucker.

B .A. in business from Howard.

M .A. in marketing from UC Berkeley.

So tell me, what is it that you want to be?

A boss one day.

A woman who calls the shots, gets things done.

Someone who commands respect the moment she walks in the room.

So if you want to be a boss so bad, then why are you here at my tempest?

Because in order to become the best, you have to learn from the best.

And who's better than Pamela Dorian?

Ooh, good answer.

Tara left the Love Priscilla Bible for you. It has all the details you need to

do the job.

There's a rack outside of my office. I need you to get rid of it. A bunch of

designers dropped off dresses already knowing that I'm rocking an Everett

original for the launch party.

Tacky.

Can you take care of it?

I sure will.

Good.

Welcome to Love Priscilla.

Here. I thought you can use this.

Thank you.

No, it's not for you. It's for Pam.

I take it you haven't gotten to page 10 yet?

How she likes her coffee when she wants her coffee.

Now, she always has a second cup right before her end -of -day meeting with

Roger, which is in... Two minutes.

Yep.

Thank you. No problem.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Thought I'd return the favor.

Thank you.

So I do my little experiments here sometimes before I take him to the lab.

There.

All right.

Smell.

Mmm. It smells amazing. What is it?

It's a new eye cream.

Oh. It's smooth.

Yeah. Oh, yeah.

But it's not great.

We should be using organic oils.

Growing our own herbs, making the oils ourselves, but my family says it's not

cost -effective.

I swear, us going public is going to be the death of me.

Why are you going public?

Isn't it better to be private?

Well, what the lady wants, the lady gets.

Or rather, what the board wants, the board gets.

By the way, I couldn't stop it if I tried.

Well...

There are tons of eye creams already on the market.

What if you add this to one of the concealers?

That could be... A game changer.

I like it.

I like it a lot.

It's a brilliant idea.

Look at you.

Okay. Keep going.

You know I can't extend the deadline, right?

I know, sweetheart.

I know.

The valet has our car waiting.

Lauren, we're about to leave.

Oh, I'm going to stay a little bit longer if that's okay. I have a lot of

to do.

See you in the morning.

See you tomorrow.

Alicia, honey?

Alicia?

Marcus, how many times do I have to tell you? Love Priscilla is expanding. We

have new customers.

We are global now. Which is why I'm not changing another one of our products.

Look, one bad batch goes out, we get sued for millions.

So you're going to tell that to the board?

Whatever.

You know what? Do what you want.

You always do.

Oh, my God. I am so sorry.

Look at you. I'm so sorry. Oh, it's okay.

It's... It's no one's fault. Fine, Amara, give her your cycle. Okay, we

account with Neiman's. I'll code a cost for her. Oh, no. Sorry, that's too much,

but thank you. I insist.

Um, it's fine.

But, hey, um, for what it's worth, I agree.

Yeah, I love the products.

Try not to change them too much.

I see that you're wearing my coffee.

Yes, I just had an accident right out the door.

I'm just going to go get another coffee. No, no, no, that's okay. I need to

discuss my schedule.

Please confirm my 3 p .m. with Roger Clear.

He's the head of the board and that meeting is very important.

I'll get right on that.

Anything else?

Yes, I fired my maid this morning, so I need this to -do list done.

You don't mind, do you?

Maid? Mm -hmm. As in your house?

Um, sure, yeah. I will get right on that.

Um, do you mind me asking why your maid got fired?

She forgot about my nail appointment.

Anyways, here is the key. I've disabled the alarm so you shouldn't have any

problems getting in.

Everett is coming for my fitting at 1 p .m., so make sure you have that done.

Everett? As in Everett Lemon?

Is there another?

That's why I need that list done by 1 p .m. 1 p .m. Last thing this phone is for

you Have it on you 24 7.

This is around the clock job understood And you should get that stain fixed ASAP

I'll get right on it. Yeah, coffee is not really my color. No, it's not see it

won't be him again

We'll be right back.

So you're the new Tara.

Lauren.

Well, how long have you been doing this myth, Lauren?

Sorry I'm late.

It's okay.

Here we are. No, thank you. I don't drink.

Anyway, these are the things that I brought for you.

Ooh, my favorite color.

Mm -hmm.

So what do you think?

Um, the blue is the color of imagination, inspiration, and I would

love that on you. But if we could just add a split on the side, that would

really take it up a notch.

Blue it is.

And split noted.

All right, well, you're going to have to go try it on so I'll know how high you

want it.

I can't. I have a meeting.

You're confirmed with Roger, right?

Yes, you're all confirmed.

Great. You're going to be working for him here for the next few weeks. I'm

getting the office remodeled.

Oh, and cancel my 5 o 'clock, too.

Already on it, Pamela.

Uh -uh. Come here, Miss Busybody.

What?

I called Marcus this morning to talk to him about the suit that I was making for

him, and he told me about the fight you had.

That man can't hold anything.

Well, y 'all been fighting a lot lately.

And? And you're putting a lot of pressure on him, Pam. I'm under a lot of

pressure, too.

Okay.

Okay. I know.

And I understand.

That is why I booked a mini -retreat for you and him for this weekend. This

weekend?

I can't. I've got way too much going on. No, ma 'am.

Okay? You need to work on your marriage. You don't want to end up like me,

working on husband number five.

Six. Damn. Mm -hmm. You're right.

That's not the point, okay? Refocus.

You and Marcus have been married for 25 years.

You do not want to risk not making it to 26.

So you're going, okay?

Talking about money.

Put a split. This is a designer dress. I've been making clothes all my life.

Well,

good morning.

You work through the night?

You know, there's a lot of work to do with the IPO.

Yes, I know.

Did you spend the night here?

Yeah, she was trying to keep up with you.

Well, I'm glad you're here. I need you to take care of this, okay?

Sure. All right.

Can I give you my office goodbye? I'm going to grab some coffee. Oh, I'll take

cup. One,

two, now drop the beat.

Gotta keep moving.

Hurry up, baby.

The drama will be here in two minutes.

Coming.

Oh, looks like you guys have a vacation plan.

More like hostile negotiations, but let's hope for the best.

Lauren, we will be back on Monday, and no need to worry about the alarm.

It automatically will lock you out.

There should be enough time for you, right? Oh, yes, definitely.

Good. I'll see you on Monday.

Ready? Let's go.

See you Monday.

Yes, it's on my check, I need Chanel on my feed. He say money ain't a thing, so

we give it all to me. Put $200 on my nails, bought $1 ,000 on the weed. Cause

got it like that, and he always in the please.

Yes, it's on my check, I need Chanel on my feed. He say money ain't a thing, so

we give it all to me. Put $200 on my nails, bought $1 ,000 on the weed. Cause

got it like that, and he always in the please.

Live at Squaw Tree, Jenny, give me that.

When you pull enough, I'ma make it clap.

Live at Squaw Tree, Jenny, give me that. When you pull enough, I'ma make it

clap.

Wow, you're still here.

Marcus.

Hey.

Did you guys forget something?

Pamela and I couldn't even make it through check -in without arguing about

So I just decided to come back and let her have the weekend to herself.

Wait, is that Pamela's robe?

It is.

I was doing the chores that Pamela requested, and I got my own clothes

threw them in the wash.

Well, it sounds like she tried to ruin both of our weekends.

But you know what?

I'm glad you're here. I can use the company.

And while the cat's away, let us mice play. You want a drink?

Sure. Okay.

See, you've already started playing.

Yeah, about that. Don't worry about it. Most of this stuff is just for show and

when we entertain.

And Pamela doesn't drink anymore. It's a choice she's made.

Oh, I didn't know that. Most people don't.

I don't drink that much anymore either, just occasionally. But I do make a meat

mocktail. Want to try one?

I'd love to.

Thanks. Yeah.

Good,

huh? Yeah.

You know, to be honest, I hate what Pam is doing to our

company. For me, integrity is more important than a profit, but it's like

wants to change everything about us.

You really should trust her.

your instincts more.

When it comes to things like this, she only listens to two things, the numbers

and her own opinion.

Anyway, thank you for that eye cream suggestion.

Pamela loved it.

And I told her it was all y 'all did.

You did?

Of course.

But I would never take credit for somebody else's idea. No.

Thank you.

And listen, I know this position is only temporary, but maybe we can find a way

to keep you on. Yes.

Yes, absolutely. I would love it. I would love that.

Great.

Now, don't let me keep you here, OK?

I could complain all night if you let me.

Besides, I'm sure a woman like you has a nice young man somewhere waiting on

her.

Um, I don't anymore.

You know, we weren't on the same page, and we broke up.

Oh.

He is an idiot.

To let a woman like you go.

Uh, he threw me out.

Hmm.

Yeah, uh, I don't know what I'm going to do.

I don't know where I'm going to go. I don't know where I'm going to stay.

I, I, honestly, I can't afford anything.

Stay here.

No. Yeah. No, no.

I, I can't accept that. No, say, we have plenty of room.

And plus the hours that Pamela has you working.

It only makes sense for you to stay.

Are you sure?

Absolutely. Me, Cosby, is for Cosby.

Tell PC?

Tell PC.

Roger, that is unacceptable.

I will not have them second -guessing my decisions.

Let me call you back.

Well, are you home early?

Wow. Did you really think I was going to spend the entire weekend alone?

No, you wasn't alone.

Because you were with Roger.

You're drinking.

Not really. Just a mocktail.

And what are you still doing here?

And in my bathroom. I told her she could stay here while she looks for a new

place. Her boyfriend.

Ex -boyfriend?

Yeah. Well, he kicked her out.

So I was thinking she could stay in Maria's old room. Maria was our living

She fired her.

She liked firing our maids.

Maria was what? We had the fourth or fifth one in the court?

Right.

Fourth.

Hmm.

Just until Terry gets back.

Thank you, Pamela.

Yet you won't regret this.

Much better than the motel.

Oh, yeah.

Where are you?

Where are you?

There you are.

Hello. Yes. I need a couple of receipts sent to me. I used your service this

week. Now...

Will the pick -up -and -drop -off location be on there?

Alicia! What kind of game are you playing? Tyler.

What are you doing? You know what I'm doing here.

Let's go.

I'm not going anywhere with you. Lauren.

Is everything all right?

Lauren?

Yeah, everything's fine.

I'm her fiancé.

Oh, so you're the deadbeat that threw her out on the street.

Deadbeat.

I'm a deadbeat.

I don't know what bag of tricks you have going on here, but believe me when I

tell you, you have no idea what's going on. Oh, I know what's going on.

You're getting off my property before I call the police.

You're going to call the police?

You are going to call the police? Yes, I will call the police.

In the world?

Maybe you should call the police.

What do you think? Should he call the police?

Tyler, I think you need to move on without me.

I will never move on, sweetheart.

You okay?

What's going on? I heard shouting. Lauren's boyfriend just showed up.

Is that him? Yeah, but I got rid of him.

What did he want?

To be an asshole.

But don't worry.

He won't be coming back again.

You good?

Hey, babe.

I'm going to go on a quick run, okay? Just to clear my head.

Enjoy.

Mark is going on one of his micro runs.

It calms him.

Well, I don't mean to disturb you, but I'm all done in the kitchen.

So if there is anything else, I'm going to head on off to bed.

Come join me.

Lauren, you have pleasantly surprised me. I never thought I could find anyone

feel Tara's shoes. And you have.

And then on top of that, you come up with the idea to add the concealer to

eye cream.

Genius.

Finally got Marcus to think outside the box.

I think you have a knack for this business.

I usually do this alone, but I thought this time I would celebrate her birthday

with someone.

Today is my sister Priscilla's birthday.

So, I always have her favorite drink to honor.

I thought you didn't drink.

I had a problem with alcohol. I used it to cope.

Losing my sister was devastating to me.

You kind of remind me of her.

You do.

Yeah, your spunk, your creativity, your bad -tasted men.

Priscilla always came up with the best product ideas.

She's the reason why I started my company.

And you named it after her.

I did.

Felt like I owed it to her.

To Priscilla.

Yes. To Priscilla.

So, tell me about your family.

Oh, um...

I had a sister once.

But she passed away also.

Kind of leaves a hole in your heart, right?

How was the run? Oh, it was good. A little quick, but good.

So, what are you ladies doing?

Um, we were just talking about the new eye cream.

Okay, and?

Nice. Lovely.

Okay.

But I was about to go freshen up. You want to join me?

Absolutely.

Good night.

Good morning, Pamela.

Morning. I'm heading to the nursery with Marcus, but I'll definitely be back

before your first meeting.

Ah, so he roped you into helping him with his flower garden?

He's planting herbs, too.

He wants to experiment with them. I think he wants to add them to some

he's developing.

Better you than me.

All right, well, I'll see you soon.

Thanks for dropping me home.

Looks like something I'd wear.

My thoughts exactly.

I think that Lauren's trying to impress you.

I mean, this is not Lauren's face at all. I follow her on social media.

And?

Well, she changed her whole look.

Hair, clothes, makeup.

She doesn't even look like herself anymore.

She does look different.

That's a completely different person, right?

I know it's none of my business, but is Lauren really living here with you?

It's just what I heard. You've been working from home. I see there's still

awfully to gossip.

Her boyfriend kicked her out.

Boyfriend? Since when has Lauren been into men?

Lauren's gay?

As Wanda Sykes. Yes.

Are you sure?

Her boyfriend came by. They were arguing out in front of my house.

Lauren and I don't exactly run in the same circle, but she went to college

my cousin Kiki, and as far as I know, she's never been into dudes.

Really? Mm -hmm.

If you want, I could ask my cousin if she's with Dean, maybe find out who that

guy was for you.

Would you?

Of course.

I can hit her up right now.

Come here.

Do me a favor.

Keep this between us, okay?

Absolutely. I'm not the type of person that's going to put someone's business

out on the street.

Of course not.

You headed back to the office?

Yeah, I can go right now. Okay, cool. Thanks for bringing by the dress. I'll

show you around.

Room is a mess.

Thanks for being so grateful.

What are you doing in my room?

Oh, hey,

um... Amira bought your dress by, so I put it in the closet for you.

And, um... Just realized I ran out of

my favorite cream.

Yeah, empty.

Oh, yeah.

That one runs out so fast.

I'll be sure to order you another one.

Thanks. You don't want to be late for your meeting with

Roger, do you?

Oh. Final negotiations, right?

Right.

Your coffee's waiting for you on your desk, and I've already logged you in.

Perfect.

Roger, good morning.

Are we ready to seal the deal?

I have some bad news.

They found out about your DUI, and they just want to make sure that it doesn't

affect the company.

You're kidding me.

That's why they're adding a sobriety clause.

That DUI was 10 years ago, and it was circumstantial. I was coming for my

sister's funeral, and... It doesn't matter.

You're a public figure.

The head of a company that is about to be worth billions.

Your personal brand.

matters as much to them as the company brand.

And if you were ever to fall off the wagon... There's no wagon to fall off,

Roger. I was grieving, and I made a mistake.

But if you did, it could ruin stock prices, and they just want to make sure.

And if I don't sign?

Well, then the IPO is off, and all of the expansions we've made in the

market will come out of your own pocket, and it will put Love Priscilla in a lot

of debt.

And if I sign?

If you're ever caught drinking again, even just one drop, you will be

immediately replaced as acting CEO, and you will have to complete a 30 -day hold

in a rehab facility.

Unbelievable.

I'm sorry.

You left this in the kitchen.

Mm -hmm. Thank you. You're welcome.

Everything okay?

This IPO thing is about to be the death of me.

You know what?

Marcus said the exact same thing.

The irony of all of this is that the board is afraid of me drinking when

the ones that are about to drive me to drink!

That bad, huh?

They are working my very last nerve. Well, you know what?

You and Marcus have been working so hard on this IPO, and you didn't even get to

have your weekend together.

You know what?

I'm going to make you guys dinner reservations tonight at Orman's. You

a dinner date.

On a Tuesday night? Yeah, why not?

There we go.

Done.

Reservations for two at Orman's tonight.

8 p .m.

Okay. Excellent.

Enjoy. Baby, can you believe Lauren is still out there working on the garden?

Wow. You like?

I love it. You look beautiful.

Thank you.

Can you help me with my clasp? Yeah, sure.

And maybe when we get back home, we can have a little dessert.

Naughty.

So, did you and Roger finally work out the contract?

Um, we came to an agreement.

Ah.

Wait, he didn't try to throw something new at you again, did he? No, Roger

didn't, but, um, the board did.

It's a variety cloth.

They found out about the old DUI.

I swear.

They are just looking for a way to steal his company from us.

What? You don't drink anymore?

The joke is on him, right?

Exactly. Yeah.

Oh, yeah, you guys look amazing.

You kids have a good time.

Well, you should, too, instead of being cooped up in this house and working.

Oh, I have way, way, way, way too much work to do.

Oh, God.

Starting to sound like a mini -me. No, just relax, okay? We can do the planting

in the morning.

Yeah, I know, but I really want to get a good head start.

All right. Well, don't work too hard.

No promises.

Pamela asked me to drop by.

Yes, she did.

She stepped out for a second, but she'll be right back. Come on in, come on in.

Make yourself at home.

Can I get you anything to drink while you wait for Pamela?

Uh, yeah. Do you have a bourbon?

Of course.

Yeah.

So, how was work?

Work was work.

Running into any traffic on the way over here?

Nope. Normal.

Lucky girl.

How's the drink?

Tastes like bourbon.

You know, Amara, you and me, we don't really know each other well, do we?

I mean, I do.

We used to visit Kiki all the time in college, remember?

You know, I learned a few things about you.

Like, um, I hear you're in a dupe now.

Oh, is that what you and Pamela were talking about?

What? I wasn't talking... Have you ever heard of the saying, curiosity kills the

cat?

Never heard it.

Well,

it basically means you really should keep your nose out of other people's

business.

Are you feeling okay?

Yeah, um, this drink is just kind of hitting me hard right now.

That's not going to be the only thing that's hitting you hard.

How's that bourbon now?

Hey, Marcus.

Good morning.

Seems like a little elf did some planting last night.

Just a little something.

I think I have a knack for it.

You like it?

Yeah, I love it.

You did a good job.

Thanks. I think so, too.

I better get that. Yeah.

Well, if Mohammed won't come to the mountain...

I'm tired of her canceling the alterations on me.

I'll go get Pamela for you.

Okay. Thank you.

Ever heard of here?

Alterations, right.

By any chance have you seen Amira? I texted her and haven't heard back from

No.

No, I haven't.

Strange.

I asked her to look into something for me and now I can't seem to reach her.

That is strange.

Well, you should probably head on over.

Everett's probably all set up and ready for you.

Right.

Here you are, sir.

Your suit.

Why, thank you, madam.

Nice. Like it. Oh, I love it. Very good. Thank you.

So, you and Pammy, finally on the same page? Yeah.

Yeah, I think so.

I mean, I feel really good about this IPO.

I think it was good for us.

I'm so glad to hear that, Marcus.

Where is she, girl? Hey, look at you.

Well, I will leave you ladies to it.

Got to run.

So,

what do you got for me? The lady asked for blue. I made blue.

All right. Ooh.

With a little leg.

Lovely. Look at that. I know you don't like a lot of glam, so I just, you know,

stoned it out. Look at that split.

My goodness, look at this split. Just enough leg because you can.

Bam. Just like that. And then I have a little sheer here for a little bust

smoke. I love that.

Not too much. Thank you.

Oh, that is.

Beautiful. We should celebrate.

Champagne for you.

Brister for you with a twist.

I, um... For Priscilla.

Okay. Yeah, let's do it. Okay.

Okay. For Priscilla.

Well, listen, I'm going to go try on this dress. Hold that for me. Thank you.

right back. Yes, ma 'am.

Hello.

Enjoying being a housemaid?

Turn towards the window.

How did you get this number?

Maybe I was able to fake your death.

You think I couldn't figure out how to get your number?

Today. Meet me in the alley near Ocean Street in one hour.

Yeah,

now you want to take them little legs back, huh?

You know, Pamela, you look stunning.

And Everett, the dress is gorgeous. Isn't it? You know what? I'm loving how

everything is coming together.

I think we should celebrate.

Round two!

How'd it feel?

Felt good. Remember to say it. Come on, man. Wow. Look at that.

Champagne for you.

We're at the pillar.

I did it for you. It's super sweet, sir. Why not?

Okay. This time, for love.

Love. Love that one.

Yes. Mmm.

Mmm.

That tastes good.

You know what?

We should take a selfie.

Oh, selfie. Okay.

Where's your phone?

Where's your phone? Right there.

Okay. Let's all get in here. All right. Y 'all ready? One, two, three.

Cheese.

Ah, yes.

What? Girl, you are showing your age. Nobody says cheese when they take a

selfie. What do they say?

They say money.

Oh, I know. That's right.

Another successful fitting.

Indeed. Mm -hmm. And I'll have everything done for you by tomorrow,

You always do.

And you let me know if you need anything in between time.

I will.

Oh, Lauren, can you hand me that gown?

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Here you go. All right.

I'll see you, baby. All right.

Goodbye, Lauren. Please text me when you're closed. Absolutely.

Okay. Thank you.

Night. Good night, baby.

Whew.

I drank too many of those. Oh, no.

You were celebrating in honor of Priscilla.

She would be proud.

Yeah.

Look what I just found.

Is that Everett's phone?

It is.

It's going to be a wreck without it. Oh, I'll go downtown and give it to her.

I just need to reschedule my salon appointment. No, no, no. You have done

enough. And self -care is important.

Besides, I have an appointment. With your notary. Yes.

The IPO contract is finally official.

So I'm going to drop off this phone, then go to the notary. Only 10 minutes

away. Hey, my salon is near your notary.

Can I have your eyes? Sure.

Awesome. Let's get this girl her phone. It's a shame we can't live without them.

What?

Everything okay?

Yeah, I think I just got a little lightheaded. Okay. I didn't eat today

spritzer. Okay.

I'll be okay though.

pick up something to eat after I drop off Ev's phone. Alright, scare me for a

second.

You said you knew a shortcut to Everett and you turned down this street. Beyond

that, I have no idea.

Yeah. Be careful. Yeah.

Be careful. Wait. Wait, Pamela. Don't. Pamela, don't go out.

Pamela.

Did I get something?

Someone. Someone?

Oh,

my God.

Is he dead?

Yeah. Well, maybe not.

Maybe we can call an ambulance. Take him to the hospital.

Ambulance? Hospital?

Do you hear yourself?

How are we going to explain this?

You hit him while under the influence.

What? Remember the spritzers?

This is a DUI, Pamela. I wasn't that drunk.

Maybe my blood sugar was low, but... Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. What

are we going to do? We can't just leave him there. We can and we have to.

Okay?

I'm going to call you an Uber.

You go to the notary, and I'll take care of the car.

Okay?

I can't believe this.

Pamela, we're going to take care of this together.

Okay.

All right.

So there's a cafe just a few blocks away from here. Go there.

Get your stuff cleaned up, okay?

One second.

Here, take that.

The Uber's going to meet you there in ten minutes.

Ten minutes? Ten minutes. That's it.

Okay? Okay.

It's going to be fine. I'm going to take care of it.

It's going to be okay, okay?

Well, well.

So glad this IPO's finally done.

Baby.

What's wrong?

What, did Roger pull something on you last minute?

The contract is signed. We are officially ready to launch.

Oh, my God, baby. What happened?

I... I hit my head on a cabinet.

Oh, Pam, you have to be more careful.

Look, you've been working really hard, okay?

But now you can relax, all right? The IPO was a lot of work. Yeah, it was.

Hey, Marcus.

Oh, hey. Hey, Mama.

Hey. I took care of everything.

Your car will be ready in a couple days.

Wait, what happened to your car?

I was taking notes in the car on the way to the notary, and pen broke.

Ink everywhere, and she just asked me to take it to the shop to get it

reupholstered. Thanks.

Babe, please don't tell me that's what you're upset about.

Don't let that dampen the mood, okay?

Now, let's celebrate. Come on.

It's been a long day.

Really?

Damn.

Well, what about you?

You, uh, down for a little apple bubble?

Yes, I'm always along.

There you go. One for you.

Thank you.

And one for me.

Absolutely.

Time to celebrate.

To LPC?

To LPC.

You all right?

You all right?

Pamela.

Pam, baby, you okay?

I'm all right.

It must have been something I ate.

Okay, well, I'll get you some salsa. It'll settle your stomach.

Hell no!

I'll take some water.

All right, I'll get you some water.

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I noticed you haven't been eating. Who the hell can think about eating a man

died, Lauren? It was an accident.

What was he doing in the middle of the street anyway?

Probably up to no good.

It could have been someone's father, husband, brother. You can't even think

about that.

You have to think about you.

What's done is done, okay? Now, E, you have a meeting with the board in an hour

to finalize publicity for the launch.

Come on now.

Come on.

We don't want your blood sugar getting low again, do we?

Robert. I am. Let me get you some green tea.

It's better for you than that coffee you be drinking.

We are so happy that we're taking this next step together.

So are we, Roger. So are we.

So the launch party will be at your house, which we love.

Our house?

Yeah. Pamela and I discussed it. It gives it a personal touch.

Fits in with the idea that the brand is a family -run business.

Pamela, would you go over the talking points?

Pamela?

Um, what was that?

The talking points.

Would you go over the talking points?

Oh, right.

Pamela, are you okay?

Excuse me, Roger.

Mm -hmm.

Okay, you feeling better?

Yeah. Okay, good.

Sorry about that, Roger.

As you all know, the skin care market generate... $136

.4 billion in the U .S. alone.

As we enter this market globally, that exposes us to even... Oh, did you see

that? Did you see that?

You what, honey?

I'm sorry, Pamela, we don't follow.

Um, I think that Pamela is not feeling very well. She had an accident the other

day, hit her head.

Oh, my goodness.

Yes. So, um, I think for her health, um, Pamela should sit this one out.

And if you and Marcus don't mind, I could move forward with the talking

just so that we can move forward with the launch.

By all means, if that's okay with Pamela. Oh, Pamela, do you mind if I

the meeting really quick?

No, not at all.

All right, guys. Well, let's pump some blood back into this meeting, shall we?

All right. So what we intend to do at LPC is we want to dominate the market.

how are we going to do that?

We're going to appeal to all ages, skin types, and skin tones.

Now, first things first.

I know what I saw.

Marcus, it popped up twice.

It sounds like you got a concussion.

Yeah, you must have hit it pretty hard.

I really wish you would let me take you to the hospital.

No. No hospital.

Well, I want you to stay in bed for the rest of the day, okay? And if you're not

better by tomorrow, then you're going to see a doctor. Ain't a story.

You hear me?

You got it.

You want some more tea?

No, that stuff is awful.

I think Lauren was hoping that you'd like it.

I don't.

I'll bring you some water and an aspirin for your head.

I'll be right back. All right.

So, as I've already outlined, if we stick with these main talking points, I

no doubt that retail chains will be clamoring for Love Priscilla products.

Thank you.

I'm sold.

So, do any of you have any questions?

No, I think we're happy with what we've heard.

I especially love the idea of Tara doing a small launch party in Paris that we

can simulcast in during our launch.

Well, I know Lauren is just filling in for Tara, but Marcus, she's a keeper.

We should find a position for her within the company.

Maybe Tara could work in the overseas division and we keep Lauren stateside.

Sounds good.

But Pamela has to agree on it, though.

She is the CEO.

What do you think, Lauren?

I would love to.

Absolutely. I would be honored.

So you have a great rest of your week.

You too, Lauren.

See you both live and in the flesh soon. Yes. See you soon. See you soon.

Well, looks like you just got off the job.

I know. I can't believe it.

Congratulations. Oh.

You deserve it.

I'm sure Pamela will sign off on it.

How is she feeling?

She's too stubborn to go to the hospital.

She hates doctors.

So it's too early to tell.

Well, I'm sure with a little rest and TLC, she'll be back to her usual self in

no time.

Yeah.

Want me to order dinner?

Yes, please.

Thank you.

No problem.

Good job.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hey.

How you feeling?

Better. Good, good.

So, Lauren nailed the meeting yesterday.

She really is becoming your mini -me.

Roger thinks we should find a position for her. What do you think?

Pam?

Pam!

Okay, that's it.

I'm making you an appointment. You're going to see a doctor.

Hello? Hello, is this Pamela Dorian?

Yes, it is. Who's calling?

This is Kalana Lewis, Kiki. I'm Amara's cousin.

I'm sorry to disturb you, but Amara sent us a group text.

A text?

That's how I got your number.

She hasn't been responding to my text, and I was wondering, have you heard from

her? No, I haven't. And this text that you say Amara sent, I never got it.

It was about Lauren's girlfriend.

You mean boyfriend?

No, girlfriend.

Stephanie. Hold on a second. I'm going to send you something.

Did you get it?

Yes, ma 'am.

The woman in the middle, do you recognize her?

Looks like Lauren. I mean, I haven't seen her in years, but it also kind of

looks like Alicia.

Alicia? Yeah, Lauren's foster sister. She visited once during college.

She was weird.

Do you know Alicia's last name?

No, ma 'am, I don't.

She and Lauren stopped speaking after that one visit.

If I hear from Amira, I promise I'll let you know. Thank you. Bye -bye.

Enjoying that Bordeaux?

I misunderstood you.

Alicia. It's your real name, isn't it?

Did you hit your head again? Cut the shit.

I know exactly who you are.

One more.

I like you. And I don't want to see you do something that you might regret.

So I'm just going to say this.

I'm good for you.

And I'm good for your company.

Does it really matter what my real name is?

The police not finding out about your hit and run.

And Marcus not finding out about you've been drinking.

I think that's what matters.

Are you blackmailing me? No, no, no, no, no. I wanted to come to an agreement.

By conning me, lying on me. I'm just being a good businesswoman.

Someone who doesn't need a fancy degree to earn her way in life.

Amira's cousin called me. She told me all about the group text.

Group text? I don't know what you're talking about.

Maybe Amira finally learned to stop sticking her nose where it doesn't

And Lauren.

What about Lauren? Lauren knows I'm brilliant and deserving.

She's the one who got me this opportunity.

And I look forward to a long and prosperous career at LPC.

Now, you really should head on back to bed.

The launch is in two days, and we need our fearless leader.

So you think you still have a job?

Pamela, I just said, you keep my secret, and I'll keep yours.

Let's agree to make the best of it.

Shall we?

Hey, what are you doing out of bed?

I was just telling her that she should get some rest because we need her in tip

-top shape for the launch.

That's right, okay? And the doc will be by this afternoon to check up on you.

Cancel the doctor.

I'm fine.

Is everything okay?

Everything's fine.

Right, Pamela?

Yeah. Better than fine.

I'm going to go get some rest.

I've got some serious decisions to make.

And I'm sure those decisions will be the right one.

Exactly.

99.

How's she doing?

She's acting weird.

I mean, really strange. Yeah.

I've noticed.

Lauren, I gotta ask you.

Were you there when Pam hit her head?

I mean, yeah, I was there.

Me, Pamela, and Everett, we were celebrating everything coming together.

Had a little champagne.

Wait, Pamela didn't have any, did she?

Mm -mm.

Are you sure?

She told me she walked into her cabinet.

I don't buy it.

And over here, we have empty wine bottles, three wine

glasses that smell like wine.

She was drinking, wasn't she? Actually, I was supposed to clean these earlier,

so I'm just going to do that right now. Leave it, leave it.

We could lose everything.

What was she thinking?

And you don't have to cover for her. No, but I do have to take care of her.

No.

Covering for her drinking is not your job.

Don't worry.

I'll, uh...

Okay, what's the emergency?

You said... You're not out of here. She's right here.

Sit in the car. What? Sit in the car.

What's up?

How could you? How could I what?

Let Pamela drink.

Okay, first off, Pamela is a grown -ass woman.

Second, she hadn't had a drop since the DUI. She drank the other night when you

guys were celebrating.

She had seltzer. With wine in it.

What?

Boy, you know you can't get drunk off a spritzer. It's like drinking soda. And

who's to say that's all she's been drinking?

Marcus, you are overreacting.

Pamela is not an alcoholic.

You know she only stopped drinking to please you.

No, she got drunk and ran into a lamppost, Ev.

That's why she stopped drinking. That is not fair.

That was after Priscilla's funeral. You know she was in a bad place. Well, now

she put our company in a bad place.

And if the board finds out? What does the board care if she has a drink from

time to time? There's a sobriety cause in her contract.

If she's caught having one drop, we lose the company.

Oh, shit.

Yeah.

And she hit her head on a cabinet the other day. She did what? She was

drunk when it happened.

Look, we need to have an intervention.

Marcus, I don't think we need to do anything.

She knew about this clause and chose to drink anyway.

That's perilous and it's reckless behavior.

We need to have an intervention.

And I'm sending her back to that court -ordered rehab center.

Well, Pamela's never going to agree to that.

Yeah, well, the state of Georgia says I don't need her to.

I'm her husband, Ev.

I just want to do what's best for her.

Don't you want that too?

When do you want to do it?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow and right after I'll have them come get her. What about the launch

party? I'll make up an excuse.

I'll say she has COVID.

Quarantined until she's negative.

Do you realize what you're doing?

What you're doing to her?

What you're doing to your marriage? Did she care about our marriage when she was

drinking behind my back?

I don't like this, Marcus.

I don't like it. I don't like it.

But are you with me?

Marcus.

Tomorrow.

3 p .m.

For Pam.

Marcus.

3 p .m.

Yes.

Marcus! What's going on?

Pam, please,

take a seat. I don't want to take a seat. What's going on?

Okay, first off, understand.

What we're doing is out of love.

Love?

Okay, somebody needs to tell me what the hell is going on. We know you're

drinking again.

I'm not drinking.

Okay, I had one white wine spritzer for Priscilla's birthday to honor her.

Okay, what about the other day?

Huh? Were you honoring her?

Drinking on the same day you signed the contract that has a sobriety clause in

it. Okay, I had one, two drinks.

But who the hell gets drunk off of a wine fridge?

That's what I said. You're not helping.

You sneaky bitch.

You want the board to enforce the clause, don't you?

You want my company.

Well, well, wait. Yes, yes. You want LPC. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Baby,

how can you accuse Lauren of doing something like that?

She's been a godsend to us, okay? And we could have made it to this point

without her.

Whatever I did or didn't do to anger you, you made the drinks. Pamela, I

never. You put something in them, didn't you?

Pamela, I would never. She did.

Hey, wait, wait. Pammy. Yes, you did. You think Lauren roofied you?

Yes. I would never. Yes, she did.

She did.

She's got this bottle.

I'm going to show you.

Pamela, I would never.

Pam? You know what? I know what I saw. Pam, what are you doing going through my

things? It's my house. Pam, please calm down. I don't know what he's talking

about. You hid it.

You hid it, didn't you?

Pamela. I know what I'm talking about. Why are you going through our stuff?

Pam, please calm down.

What are you doing? I found it.

Here it is.

I told you. Hey.

It's glycerin.

I gave this to her to add to her moisturizer.

You gotta believe me. You gotta believe me. Look, I don't know what I believe

right now, but maybe you do need to get just a little help to get back on track.

She is not who she says she is.

You need to take responsibility for yourself, okay? Fuck you.

How about supporting your own wife? I am supporting my wife. No, you are not.

You are not supporting me. What are y 'all doing? This is for your own good.

What are y 'all doing? Wait.

Pamela, it's okay.

We're all here for you, okay, Pamela?

Marcus. I know, I know, I know.

Geez, I know.

Is that him? Yeah, but I got him.

How could you let her wear Pamela's dress?

Well, she didn't have a dress for the night, and you worked so hard on it.

This way, you still get some publicity for your design.

Who are you?

You know, at first, you were afraid that going public would change Pamela.

But it looks like you're the one that's changed, Mark.

You seem to care more about the company than you do her.

No.

I'm doing what's best for my wife.

And I'm also doing you a favor. Okay, relax.

Enjoy the party.

Roger! Hey!

First

group session

in ten.

I don't belong here.

That's what they all say.

I just... I feel so alone.

I feel alone. Do you think that I can... Please, get out.

Hey, hey! I can't believe... Just talk to me!

I'm sorry.

Group session in seven.

Enjoy this. Thank you.

Well, look at you.

And my dress.

Looks better on me, don't you think? No, I don't.

Enough of your bullshit.

I see you.

You're trying to get rid of me.

Pamela, don't be so dramatic.

I'm doing no such thing. You lied to Marcus about me. No, you lied to Marcus

about you.

I was trying to help you.

If you want to help me out, get the fuck out of my dress and the fuck out of my

house. I can't do that, Pamela.

We have an agreement, and I expect you to honor that agreement.

Do you really think I'm going to continue to let you work for my company?

expect to keep your company and your husband, yes, I do.

You're crazier than I thought you were.

You stay crazy.

I say clever.

Resourceful. All the qualities that a VP of brand marketing should possess.

That's my new position, by the way. You like it?

It's never going to happen. It's already happening.

Marcus is talking to the board about me as we speak.

He is acting as the CEO while you're in quarantine.

Quarantine? Don't take it personally, Pamela.

I didn't want all of this to happen. I blame America.

You should blame her, too. What did you do to her?

If you think I'm going to let you blackmail your way into my company, I'd

lose it than let you have it.

Now, Pamela, here I am thinking you're the rational type, but you're being so

emotional when I'm trying to create a win -win situation.

But fine.

Have it your way.

I'll just run and tell Marcus exactly how you really hit your head.

You're not going anywhere.

Do you really think two wine spritzers would get me blackout drunk?

You proved me. No, you're projecting your sins onto me.

You drank.

You got behind the wheel.

But you know what? I will tell Marcus.

Because I want my relationship with him to be based in truth and honesty.

Bitch, breathe.

He doesn't even know your real name, Alicia.

I'm done trying to read them at you.

You're not going back to me.

Watch me!

She has COVID. I think everyone should go back outside.

She's a liar and a murderer. She killed Amir and probably Lauren. And that guy

in the street, who was he? Was he your little boyfriend? Wait, what are you

talking about?

The accident in the street, it was Alicia. Who's Alicia?

Lauren, it's Alicia.

Pam, please, you're causing a scene, baby. So what?

You don't believe me?

She is trying to blackmail her way into our company. Why would she do that? She

already got a position in the company. Pamela, you need to go back to

quarantine. Come on.

Never been in quarantine.

Pamela, I love you, but I'm not going to cover for you anymore.

What? She was drinking and driving, and she hit someone.

Liar! Her car was getting reupholstered. She asked me to take her car to the

shop to get it repaired.

That is the truth. Please tell me that's not the truth. It's definitely the

truth. It's not.

It was Alicia that was driving. No.

Marcus, listen.

I'm starting to remember things. She hit me in the head with a phone. That's how

I got this. No, stop lying, Pamela.

already. It's okay. Wait, you told me you hit your head on the cabinet.

I know. So that was a lie? Yes.

Yes, but, Marcus, Marcus, you have to listen to me.

You have to listen. She did it.

Alicia did it all. She set me up.

Hello, 911.

I need to report a crime.

Pamela Dorian is responsible for the hit and run off Hudson, and I fear she

plans to harm others.

Please come to the Dorian estate immediately.

You liar.

You liar.

I know who you are.

Oh, no thanks.

The last thing I want right now is a drink.

Mark it.

You can't blame yourself for Pamela's decision.

Yeah, but... I should have been the first.

There's no way you could have.

But... I got so caught

up in this damn IPO, I lost sight of what's important.

Marcus, what's important is that you take care of yourself.

The longer you stay in this dark place, the harder it's going to be to pull

yourself out of it.

And now, Pamela's going to get the help that she needs.

And I'm sure you'll find a way to forgive her. No, no.

I don't know if I could ever forgive her.

Hell, trust her for that matter.

She lied to me.

She killed a man.

There's no coming back from that.

Truth be told, without Pamela,

I don't even know how to run this damn company.

I can help you navigate it.

And honestly, Margaret, you're a smart man.

You are. You know you are.

You're a creative.

Your workers love you.

You have the best ideas. You're going to be a really great CEO.

I know it.

The only thing you really have to do is ask yourself,

what do you want, Marcus?

Pamela, you have no idea what this means to me. This is a dream come true for

me. You're wearing your own perfume.

I can smell it.

I've smelled all your perfume, worn all your makeup. It's the only one that

doesn't make me break out. Who else can wear their own perfume and their own

makeup?

You know, alcoholism is a disease.

You shouldn't be in here. You should be in rehab.

Your launch party looked classy as hell.

That Everett Lemon original?

You know, I could have sworn that this was Alicia in this photo, but it can't

be. She's dead.

But this woman looks just like her.

You know Alicia?

We were besties.

You knew Alicia?

Probably not as well as you did.

Tell me all about her.

Well, we had this company we were going to start. We spent every day... You said

she died.

I was there.

I couldn't help her.

She had this stomach problem, and she kept on breathing and hyperventilating,

and then she was foaming at the mouth. Like, what am I supposed to do? I'm not

doctor. And then I was trying to shake her awake, and then I called the guard

because I needed help, and they took her out. And I was like, can I come? And

they were like, no.

And I was like, this is my best friend. I can't be there.

If you want something done, do it yourself.

Do it yourself, do it, do it yourself. I'm a real boy to take, baby, all about

my wealth. All about my wealth, all about my wealth. If you want something

do it yourself.

I'm a real boy to take, baby, all about my wealth.

All about my wealth, all about my wealth. If you want something done, do

yourself. If you want something done, do it yourself. I'm a real boy to take,

baby, all about my wealth. All about my wealth, all about my wealth. If you want

something done, baby, do it yourself.

And I got these dogs better. He in love with that major because he know I do it

bigger. Yeah, I'm all about my bins.

Running up them figures.

All about them digits. Yeah, I'm all about my business. I don't need nothing

ask for. So independent.

And how I'm coming off is the way that I intend it. Can't really rock with me.

It's me too scary to defend it. I don't really need them, baby. I just represent

it. Yeah, I got it on my own.

That's why we're different. I'm a running duck. Regardless of the

Yeah, I'm large in this charge. And y 'all get it when y 'all fit in.

I said I'm hard money when it gets tough. Been tired of being broke. I done

enough. I can throw a swole new movie on buff where the bag at.

What's up? If you want something done, do it yourself.

Do it yourself. Do it. Do it yourself. I'm a real boy chick, baby. Hold up by

wealth.

We'll be right back.