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All right.

That's it.

And I'm in.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Brianna, can you come back so we can talk for a sec?

Listen, I know things have been tough at home lately.

But this, it's just not going to cut it.

Not in here.

Certainly not at the colleges that you've applied to.

You're a great student, Brianna.

One of my best.

Lately, it's like I completely checked out.

And it has to stop.

How about we make a deal?

A deal.

You let me retake the test again next week, and I'll make sure you get to keep

your job. A job?

How's that? I won't tell the principal that I saw you pour whiskey in your

coffee mug.

No, I didn't. Maybe you didn't, but it'd be your word against mine, and your

career will be over.

And even if you are found innocent, that's how rumors get started.

I'm just trying to help you out here.

How thoughtful of you.

I've got a better idea.

Let's try.

To say I'm concerned is an understatement.

Lying?

Attempting to blackmail a teacher?

You're lucky I'm not having you expelled.

This behavior, Brianna, it's beneath you.

And on top of which, this term alone, your GPA and attendance rates have

plummeted, which is greatly going to affect your college acceptance rates.

Who cares?

I do.

As do your parents.

And you should too, Brianna.

I don't know what it is you're trying to accomplish here. It's my life, right?

My future.

I can screw it up if I want.

I know you're angry about what's been happening lately.

Your parents divorcing.

Your dad remarrying.

I get it.

Do you really think these antics are going to change any of that?

Mr.

and Mrs. Williams, thank you for coming.

It's Miss O'Dell now.

Right. I'm sorry.

Brianna, why don't you go outside while we talk?

So I don't get to defend myself?

And how exactly are you going to defend your behavior?

Like you'd believe me anyway.

Maybe if you gave us reason to.

I'm sorry we're here.

Doing this again.

I think Lee should be saying that.

Brianna is clearly lashing out.

This is her way of trying to assert some type of control in her life.

After recent events.

We tried to leave her out of it as best we could. Of course you did.

But that's a consequence of divorce.

There's a fallout zone.

No matter how much we try to contain it.

And everyone, everyone in it is impacted.

Now, Brianna's felt at the mercy of everybody else.

So her acting out is her way of trying to regain some semblance of control in

her life.

Now, don't mistake that for me excusing what she's done. Punishment is

definitely in order here. And expulsion, if it happens again.

What do you recommend we do?

Regardless of what's happened between you two or how you feel about each other

right now, it's very important that you form a united front when it comes to

dealing with Brianna, along with any step -parent in the mix.

Now, I know you don't like that, but I suggest that you do it for Brianna's

sake.

Okay.

United front.

Come on, Brie.

What were you thinking? You are better than this. Maybe I'm not.

You are.

Start acting like it.

You know what the best part about all of this is? I get to hear the exact same

lecture at Dad's.

That's why we're doing this now.

And so you don't take it all out on me, you're grounded this weekend.

Grounded? I'm not 12.

No, you're not. Which is why you need to stop acting this way. You're heading to

college in a year.

And you're still acting out.

Throwing tantrums. It has to stop, Bree. Oh, but you too can throw tantrums and

ruin our family? If this happens again, you'll be expelled.

Is that what you want? Four months from graduation?

Come on, Bree.

Nobody can trust you anymore.

Not your teachers, not your friends, not us.

We don't know what's true or what's fiction anymore.

Is this who you want to be?

Besides, I think we've all had more than enough drama lately.

Don't you?

We're only saying this because we love you.

The only person you're hurting is yourself.

Are we done?

That's up to you. Are we?

The grounding stays.

If it happens again, you lose your phone.

Nice. Maybe if you two had tried working together during your marriage, things

would have turned out differently.

You have everything?

I think so. I mean, it's not like I can't come back. It's only a few miles

I guess that's the good part, right?

I keep thinking I'm going to get used to this part.

You spending half the time with your dad. How do you think I feel, bouncing

and forth?

I'm so sorry, baby. This isn't what any of us wanted.

I never imagined I'd be on my own now, having to share my time with you.

Just before you go to college, when we have even less time together.

Look at it this way.

You get to catch up on the assignments that you're missing.

And you get to spend time with your dad.

And her.

Yes.

And Susanna.

It's the new normal, honey.

It's not ideal, but it's the way it is. And the quicker you adapt, the better.

And he's still your dad.

He loves you.

And nothing and no one is going to change that.

Okay, hugs?

If you need anything, call me. I'm here all weekend.

Bye, Mom. Probably later.

to scare you.

Your dad's on a call in his office.

How was school?

He must have told you.

He did, but I wanted to hear your side.

Guilty as charged.

I was thinking maybe we could go out this weekend, do some shopping, get a

-pedi.

I don't know. I sort of have a lot of schoolwork to do.

Okay.

Well, if you change your mind.

Hey, sweetie. Hi.

Listen, I know this hasn't been easy for you.

But none of it was her fault.

Right?

So I'm asking that you give her a chance.

She's trying. And I would appreciate it if you would, too.

For me.

Okay.

We'll hang out.

For you.

Thanks, sweetie.

The prescription is definitely slipping.

I'm sure sitting in front of a monitor all day confirming identity doesn't

Nope. But I'll make sure you get the blue light lenses.

So, how are things at home?

Don't ask.

Sort of just did.

Brianna got in trouble at school again.

The counselor said it's her way of...

exerting a sense of control with everything that's happened.

Makes sense.

I don't know what to do about it. Not a great example of keeping things under

control. Well, marriage is tough, but it is a two -way street.

Yeah, I know.

I just never saw what happened coming.

Sort of ironic when you think about it.

And during the divorce, I was so busy trying to keep afloat, and she was left

herself. Now I have every other weekend by myself.

Which is another thing I'm having trouble adjusting to.

Well, you must have had hobbies before you got married.

The stuff you put on hold to have a kid.

Right, those.

Go out with friends.

Maybe even have a dinner with somebody.

Maybe even this weekend?

Oh, you... Oh, my God. I am so sorry. No, no, it's okay.

Maybe our approach was too vague. No, no, it's... I'm just...

Out of practice with someone asking me out. I get it. It was the same way after

my divorce.

I had to retrain myself how to be charming again.

I guess I need to keep practicing.

No, it's fine.

I would love to.

Just not right now.

It wouldn't be fair to you?

I'm still decompressing from the divorce and being a single parent. I get it.

But the offer still stands.

You just let me know when.

Thank you.

So, see you in two weeks?

Yes. and I will put a rush on these.

No extra charge.

Thanks.

Like I said, they're the best, right?

The only salon I trust.

I get it. I'll be posting about it. Believe me.

Kate?

I thought that was you.

Oh, I'm sorry. I think you were the wrong person.

You sure? Because you did turn around when I called your name.

I have a friend named Kate, so I thought it might be her.

Oh, is that so?

Yeah, I guess so, because it's not me.

Have a nice day.

I gotta say, though, it's, uh, resemblances.

Whew.

Canny.

Like I said, you're mistaken.

It happened.

I have one of those faces.

I guess you do.

Sorry. My mistake.

No harm done.

Have a nice day.

Actually,

it was sort of desperate.

What do you mean?

Come on. Obviously, it was hitting on me.

I look like someone he knows.

Weak, but it works.

Really?

You can't tell me a guy has never made some lame excuse to talk to you before.

Yeah, they have.

You'd think they have a better line than that, right?

What was that all about?

What? Oh, him?

Nothing. He just wouldn't stop following us. It was getting a little creepy, so

I told him to back off.

But what's he saying?

He just refused to accept the fact that it was not this other person.

Some guys just can't take the hint.

How'd it go today?

Did you guys have fun?

Yeah, actually.

It was good.

That's great.

I think it's nice you two spending some time together.

Kind of weird thing happened.

This guy came up to us who said he knew her, but he called her Kate.

And?

It was obviously mistaken.

He was just so sure that it was her.

And then when he called her by that name, she stopped and turned almost like

recognized it.

You don't think that's weird?

Maybe a little.

What did Susanna say?

She said that she has a friend by the same name. Thought it might be her.

Okay, then. That explains it.

Does she?

Does she what?

Have a friend named Kate.

I don't know.

Maybe it worked.

Bree, what are you getting at?

It was just really weird. This guy was so sure it was her. He even followed us

for a while.

Followed you?

Yeah. Like he was watching her.

Well...

What did Susanna say?

She said that he was just flirting, that it was like a pickup line, a sort of

conversation.

Okay, then. There you go.

Hey, trust me. I've used a lot worse than don't I know you.

Ew!

TMI.

I mean, is it really too hard to believe? I mean, she's a beautiful

are going to hit on her.

It happens when we're out.

Some guys just can't help themselves.

Right.

If you were there... Bree, stop.

You know what I think?

I think you actually had a good date with her. And you're looking for a

to sabotage that.

Because if you can't, then you're going to have to admit that maybe she isn't as

awful as you want her to be.

Is there any truth to that?

Okay, then.

But I'll ask her about it and I'll tell you what she says.

Okay?

Let's celebrate today with some ice cream and a mindless TV show.

Hey, how can I help you?

I'm solitary.

Doug, you miss me?

Always. You could come over.

I'll sneak out.

You think that's the best idea?

What are they going to do, double ground me?

Bree, I don't think making things worse is the best idea right now. I mean,

things can only get worse if I get caught, which I won't.

Fine.

Leave it to me to pick a boyfriend who's logical and caring.

You're welcome.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Goodnight.

He does know him.

That's stupid.

Letting you bring me out to the middle of nowhere.

You want your money? This is where my husband keeps it.

How come I get the feeling you're stalling?

Don't worry.

You'll get what you came here for.

All right, hand it over.

Uh -uh, you first.

That's all of it?

That's it.

Yeah.

I'm not exactly sure, but she got on top of him and she hit him.

Kinky.

On that way, perv.

I think, I think she hit him with like a tire iron or something.

Whoa. I know how crazy it sounds, trust me, but I saw it.

I figured she was having an affair or something. I mean, why else would she be

sneaking out at that hour?

Fair point.

You gotta tell your dad.

My stepmom sort of maybe killed someone.

Yeah, that'll go for a while.

You saw her sneak out, right?

That's something.

Right, but it'll be her word against mine, and I'm not exactly considered

credible these days.

Not to mention, I'll have to explain what I was doing out after they grounded

me.

I'm not over great.

You won't see me until we graduate.

But if you're right about all of it, you're living with a criminal, possibly

murderer.

I gotta go. Call you later.

Yeah, Dad. Come in.

Hey, sweetheart.

You coming down for breakfast?

In a minute.

Okay.

Everything okay?

Yeah. I was just up late catching up on assignments.

Oh, my God. Good job.

Man, that coffee isn't doing its job, that's for sure.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm just groggy.

I guess that drink hit me a little harder than usual last night.

Did you... Did you hear anything last night?

I slept like a rock.

What'd I miss?

You have an earthquake?

No, I, um... I thought I heard something. You didn't come in around 2?

2 a .m.? Oh, um... We were dead asleep.

What happened to your parents here? It's usually your every step I make.

That's a good question.

Maybe a little out of practice.

I guess so.

Let's eat.

Good morning. You slept in late.

Long week, I guess.

Your dad made pancakes.

I'm going for a jog.

What are you doing?

You scared me.

What were you doing?

I was just thinking about a gift for Dad's birthday, and I figured he won't

those.

You don't want to cut yourself.

I'm Shane.

This is one of your dad's favorites.

I guess. Now I know what to get him.

Sorry.

Next time, check the cabinet for a clean one.

Right. Duh.

You cried out.

I came to check on you.

You must have been having a bad dream.

I don't think so.

Sometimes we don't remember them.

They just evaporate as soon as we wake up.

I couldn't help but notice your behavior over these last few days.

My behavior?

You've been quiet.

Distant. Pulling away.

Your dad noticed it too.

No, I... It's okay.

I know why.

It's because of me.

By spending the day with me the other day, you feel like you're betraying your

mom.

I get it, but you're not.

Look, I know you don't know me very well yet.

I'm this new addition to your world.

And your life is changing so much so fast.

It's not easy.

You know, my parents divorced around the same age.

I just want you to know that making the effort like you did the other day, it

really means a lot to me and your dad.

Actually, you know that we share something in common, which is the two of

We both love your dad very much.

And I know I'm not your mom, and I'm not trying to be.

And that's okay.

I just wanted to be friends.

So let's work on that, okay?

All right, no more bad dreams, all right?

Okay.

You don't believe me.

No, it's not that.

What you're saying, it's a big thing to accuse somebody of. You think I don't

know that?

What did your father say?

Did you tell him?

Not yet.

How could I? Why would he have believed me? You don't.

I didn't say that.

You didn't have to.

Brianna, wait.

You can see why, can't you?

With everything that's happened recently?

You even said so yourself. You're not 100 % sure what you saw.

You've got to cut me some slack right now.

I'm not making this up. Think about it. We both know what your father is going

to say.

So? So we have to play this smart.

Is it possible that maybe you didn't see what you think you did? I told you.

It all happened really fast. But even if they were just messing around, that's

enough, isn't it?

Her driving out there in the middle of the night, picking him up?

Dad deserves to know, doesn't he?

Look, I know that I've screwed up a lot lately, but this isn't me pushing her

away. If I wanted to do that, I would have just said that she was mean to me

that she hit me.

Why say murder?

Okay.

We need to tell your dad.

Seriously?

Murder. Wow, Brie.

That is low.

Really low.

I know how it sounds.

Do you, really?

And you.

I can't believe you're buying into this nonsense.

She said she saw it. And since when are we believing everything she says?

Look, I know I haven't been exactly trustworthy lately. I get it, but I am

making this up. I swear.

Brie, what you're saying doesn't make any sense.

You're saying Susanna got up out of the bed we were sleeping in and drove off,

and then you snuck out despite being grounded?

And I didn't hear any of that?

How is that possible?

Because I think she drugged you.

Drugged me?

You were groggy the next day, remember?

I know, it sounds crazy.

Yeah, it does, it sounds crazy.

I'm glad you acknowledged that. I'm not making this up.

Am I interrupting something?

No. Come on. What concerns you?

Bree, tell her.

Daniel, tell me what?

Fine. I'll tell her.

Brianna says she saw you murder someone the other night.

What? Don't deny it. I saw you. I followed you.

Follow me where? What are you talking about, honey? That man, the one we ran

into, he knew you.

Brianna, honey, I already explained this.

He was flirting with me.

You're lying. I saw you.

You know, it really saddens me that you're saying this, but I was afraid

something like this would happen.

Something like what?

A story concocted around me.

So with your recent behavior, I am not surprised.

No. That's not what this is. I really thought things were getting better

us. We went out, we had fun together, spent some time.

This is because of the pregnancy, isn't it?

What pregnancy?

I mean, it was a false alarm, but still, we're trying.

I know this is unexpected, and this certainly isn't how I wanted you to find

out. Yeah, we're trying.

No, that's... Not what this is about. I didn't even know anything about that.

He must have overheard me on the phone.

I went through the trash, saw the test kit. I don't know. No, I didn't do

of those things. I swear.

We felt this would be a great way to bring everybody together.

For you two to connect.

It won't impact how much I love you.

It's being more love to go around.

We should go.

I think that's a good idea.

Come on, breathe.

You're lying.

No, sweetie.

You are.

Let's go, breathe.

So much for a united front.

Mom, please. You have to believe me. I... I swear... Just stop.

Enough.

What do you expect me to say?

Can you believe me?

This is all just too much for me right now.

Just get in the car.

I didn't know anything about the pregnancy.

And if I did, I would have told you.

They both think I made it up as an excuse to not like Susanna.

You gotta admit, you can sort of see the reasons.

Whose side are you on? I'm just saying.

From their perspective, it makes sense.

I guess.

Which means I'm going to have to convince them with proof.

How are you going to do that?

By visiting the scene of the crime.

I don't know about this, Bree.

Come on, just a quick look and then we're out.

This is where she did it.

What is it?

An acrylic nail.

The same shade as the one that Susanna's missing.

I thought she was here.

I told you, I'm not making this up.

Don't move!

Let me drag that in my stuff.

Brianna.

Trespassing, breaking and entering.

What were you thinking?

I was looking for proof so that you'd believe me.

You're lucky I own that site.

Otherwise, you'd be facing real charges.

Wait, you own it? My company does, yeah.

This has to stop, Bri.

She knew I'd go back there. She must have followed me. Susanna had nothing to

with this. She was home with me all night.

Then she put a camera in and she called the police. I called them.

What?

To be safe, I had the security camera installed.

I had the lot locked up.

It was me.

Stop making her the bad guy.

Brienne, you gotta let this story go.

Brienne.

called the police on our daughter? Yes, Annie, I did. It's called tough love,

and we have to do something.

Obviously, what we're doing isn't working.

Maybe this will scare her straight.

Mr. and Mrs.

Williams, if no real damage was done, and no charges are being pressed, you

sign out your daughter.

If I can make a congestion, a family therapist is a hell of a lot cheaper

lawyer.

Even a bad one.

Thank you.

My two cents.

God.

Annie.

Can I get a minute?

I'm getting out of here.

I thought, after the other day, we dissuaded her.

Obviously, I was wrong.

It's time for more drastic measures.

More drastic than calling the police?

At least I'm doing something.

I think we should take away her phone.

Her phone, why?

As punishment.

Maybe if she loses that, it'll teach her how serious this is. How serious we are

about what she's doing.

Annie, you gotta put aside your feelings about what happened to us. Your

feelings for Susanna.

This is solely about our daughter.

She's making up lies, and they're getting worse.

This claim?

That's slander. If it happens to somebody else outside the family, that's

lawsuit.

I'm trying to prevent that from happening.

I need you with me on this.

United Front.

I don't even know what to say.

Don't say anything. Just listen.

This is him.

That's the guy that Susanna met with the other night.

It says that his name's Randy McNabb and that he's missing.

And look, I found this at the lot that I followed Susanna to. It's hers.

That could be anyone's. At a construction site? How many construction

you know who wear acrylics?

Besides, I was with her the day she got them put on. It's the same color.

It says that he's a private investigator.

Why was someone like that following Susanna?

Okay.

I'll look into it. I already did.

This is his office.

This is it.

I should go alone.

You want me to stay in the car by myself?

In this neighborhood?

Come on.

Welcome to Candid

Investigation.

Oh, let me guess.

Think your husband's cheating on you?

No, we're actually here about something else.

We're looking for Randy McNabb. Yeah. You and me both, sister. The guy hasn't

checked in in almost a week.

You have no idea where he might be?

No.

I checked all of his local spots. He isn't answering his phone or his texts.

When did you last hear from him?

Last Saturday.

That was the night I saw him with Susanna.

You know where he is? We think he's investigating someone we know.

Susanna Williams?

Or Lancaster? That's her maiden name.

Yeah, no.

No, Susanna, I'm sorry.

Maybe you could check your files? Look, I would love to help, but unfortunately

we had a break -in not too long ago.

Someone ransacked this entire place. They snatched computers and stole a

of files, so... A break -in? When exactly was that?

About a week back.

They really messed this place up. You think it usually looks this bad? So

after Randy went missing.

I guess so.

They didn't even smash the lock. They must have picked it.

Are they at his keys?

Sure.

Why not?

That is another thing that I need to fix.

If Randy shows up, would you have him give me a call?

Sure.

Not until after I kick his ass the guy owes me two weeks of pay.

I kind of feel like I'm not getting it.

Between you and me, that's the real reason I reported him missing.

Hey, just so you know, Brandy didn't always deal with the best kinds of

All of his clients are embezzling partners and cheating spouses.

So if you're looking after someone you know,

they're trouble.

Thanks for the warning.

You got it.

You said you don't know Susanna, but what about a Kate or a Catherine maybe?

Now that name I've heard.

Okay, I'm off.

You shouldn't go back to your dad's until we know more. We'll have to

it, and dad's already not listening.

At least until we have more proof.

Besides, maybe I'll find something.

Bree, don't.

It's too dangerous.

What if she catches you? I'll be smart about it, I promise. No, leave it to me.

Keeping her unaware is her best move right now.

You just worry about school.

Let me handle this.

Fine. Call me.

Like, every hour.

That's not going to happen.

I thought we talked about this.

Sorry? Talked about what?

Taking her phone away.

I know. I just... Come on, Annie.

We're supposed to be working together on this. Isn't that what we agreed?

But what if she needs to reach me?

We still have a landline. She can use that.

You can call whatever you want. She got arrested, Annie. Because of you.

Well, at least I'm doing something.

We both want what's best for her. Stop making me the bad guy.

Like I said, you can use the landline whenever you need to. Great. I'll tell

80s he said hello.

Tell them their music still rocks.

You changed your name?

Yeah. I didn't like the color as much as I thought.

I'll take it out.

Well, who are you?

What have you done with my daughter?

Ha ha. I just, I thought I could be more helpful around here.

I wanted to say sorry for everything that's happened lately and for what I

I guess I just didn't want to accept things as they are.

I'll stop now.

You have no idea how nice it is to hear you say that.

It's the same address.

She was there right after she took his keys.

You scared me.

What are you doing?

I, um, I lost something. My eyeliner.

I thought I might have dropped it here that time we went out.

You find it?

No, it's not in here. It must be in Jason's car or school.

Okay, then.

I could have checked for you.

That's okay. I didn't want to bother you. My problem, right?

Next time, ask.

I'm sure you wouldn't want me snooping around your car.

Right. Sorry.

I'm afraid to ask what you do now. This isn't about Brianna.

It's about something else.

Can I come in?

Yeah.

There's no easy way to say this.

So how well do you know Susanna?

Her past?

Where she grew up, where she lived.

Annie, what are you getting at? I did some digging into her past.

Oh, my God.

Are you serious?

And before the past few years, there's nothing.

It's like she didn't exist.

You're being ridiculous.

Just look.

At least do it for our daughter.

Her name is Catherine Dunham.

Or it was before she changed it.

Changed? This can't be real.

Where'd you get this?

A private investigator.

That was who she and Brianna ran into that day.

The one who called her Kate. He obviously was hired to find her.

She isn't who she says she is.

I can't.

Why would she lie to me?

You tell me. If she would lie about that, what else might she lie about?

Let's ask her.

Her.

She's right.

This is me.

It was.

What?

I changed my name three years ago.

My ex -husband was abusive and violent.

The kind of man who says, I'll never let you go, and he means it.

So one night in the middle of the night, I left. I just snuck out.

Changed my hair, I changed my name, everything, so he couldn't find me.

Is that why you never talked about him?

Obviously, he got the detective to find me.

I tried to hide it from Brianna so she wouldn't find out, so you wouldn't find

out. So I could just pay him off and he could tell my ex that he couldn't find

me.

Susanna, you should have told me.

I was afraid.

Afraid that he wouldn't accept me for being with someone like that.

Afraid that even saying his name would bring him back.

Look, I'm sorry I lied to you.

I should have told you. I just... I just wanted to leave my past behind me for

good.

I'll go.

I understand if that's what you guys want. I think that's a good idea.

No.

It's not going to help anything.

She's a liar.

She's been lying to you this whole time about who she is.

And she explained why.

Look, was it entirely logical? No.

But neither is fear. It makes you do things. Are you kidding?

She gave you her reasons. Can you blame her?

If this was any other woman besides my new wife, would you feel differently?

Besides, this is not your concern.

It certainly is when it involves our daughter.

Annie, I think you should leave.

Daniel, even if this is true... No, you do not get to tell me how to live my

life. You lost that right years ago.

I think you've done enough for today.

The next person that you hear from will be my lawyer.

Don't threaten me.

I will file for full custody. Is that what you want?

Is that what you want? Put Brianna on the stand?

Force her to admit she's a liar?

I am just trying to keep our daughter safe, which is something you refuse to

I'm so sorry to tell you.

It's a doubt.

There's no law against changing your name to escape your psychotic ex.

You need to take this seriously.

Take what seriously?

Your daughter's claim that she saw her stepmom murdered someone?

From what I understand, she hasn't exactly made herself credible lately.

This investigator was hired to find her. Right as he does, he goes missing. You

can't think that's a coincidence.

You're right. I don't.

I'll tell you what it is.

I know, McNabb. We all do.

There's never exactly been the most honest PI out there.

In fact...

He's known for selling the dirt that he was paid to dig up to his target, as

long as they paid him more.

She says she paid him, right?

Looks like he got his golden ticket and he skipped town.

My guess?

On a Mexican beach, sipping Mai Tais.

He'll be back as soon as his money runs dry.

It wouldn't be his first time.

I'm sorry, Mr. Dowd, but there's nothing for us to investigate here.

He's still missing, right?

Yes. But it doesn't mean that it was foul play.

Or that the woman that your ex -husband got remarried to had anything to do with

it. That is not it.

But you see how it looks like that, right?

Hallie?

It's Annie O'Dowd.

No it's not quite in yet.

I'm actually calling because I need your help with something.

You're out late.

I had a doctor's appointment.

Doctor.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

We are great.

We?

Really?

I can't believe it. Well, believe it, mister. This is your doing.

I'm happy to take credit for it.

I love you. I love you.

What? What is it?

What if this sets Brianna off?

She's just barely coming around.

What happens when the baby comes?

She's, um... She's been acting off lately.

Off how?

I don't know. Like, she's sad, but she's hiding it.

I'll talk to her.

This is great news, and she will see it that way.

Things are changing for the better. I can feel it.

I hope you're right.

This is pretty much everything I found, even with her previous name. There's

nothing.

No social media, no high school or college graduation information.

It's like... She didn't exist.

But she explained that. Psycho X.

Was he?

What do you mean?

What if she lied about that?

What else might not be true?

Because of what Brianna claimed she saw.

That man is missing. That's a fact.

All the more reason to go to the police.

I tried.

They won't listen.

Not without more proof.

There has got to be more here. I can feel it. Call it a gut instinct, a

intuition, whatever.

And what if there's not?

If her ex is who she claims, then I'll let it go.

Okay. I'll take a look.

Investigators are suspecting faulty electrical with the local strip mall

went up in Queens tonight.

They're saying faulty electrical.

I don't believe it.

No, I think she's covering her tracks.

Look, baby, I would never ask you to choose, but you can move back here.

You're at the age that you can decide where you want to live.

Is that safe, leaving Dad here with her?

Right now, I'm more concerned about your safety.

In the morning, I'll call my lawyer.

I don't have any legal standing otherwise.

It's her word against mine.

Right.

In the meantime, I'll keep digging into her past.

There's more here.

I know it.

Okay.

Any more luck?

Not yet, but I'll keep looking today.

Give her this.

She hit her tracks well.

Yeah, the question is, why? What is she hiding?

Howie? Annie, you there?

Uh, Howie?

You okay?

Annie? Howie, I... Annie, say something!

What's wrong?

Your mom's okay, but she's been in an accident.

What?

Oh, my God.

Hey, she's fine.

Hey, she'll be fine.

She's just a little banged up.

What?

They found drugs in her system.

Drugs? No, that can't be right. That doesn't make any sense. She would...

do that. I know it doesn't seem like her, but things have been really

lately.

Maybe she's looking for a way to cope. No, Dad. You know her. That's not who

is. I'm just as shocked as you are.

But it's true.

Come on. I'll take you to see her.

We're so glad you're okay.

Thank you.

You need a ride?

Howie can take me. Sure you'll be okay?

She's in good hands.

I'll call you later.

I was trapped.

What?

It's the only thing that makes sense.

Brie, wait for me in the car.

I'll give you two a minute.

I think it's best if she stays with me for a while.

Full time.

No.

You can't do that. I have to.

You would do the same.

It's only for a little while until you get a handle on whatever has happened.

Daniel, I didn't take anything.

So the cops faked the test?

Is that what you're saying? Please.

Annie, you're a mess.

Get some help. If not for you, then for our daughter.

Don't do this.

You haven't left me a choice.

Hey.

I, uh, just checking on you before I go to bed.

It's been kind of a long day.

You need anything?

You sure you're okay?

Okay, can I be?

I just wanted to say I'm sorry for everything that's happened lately.

Are you?

What's that mean?

You know exactly what it means.

Rihanna, I had nothing to do with it.

How could I?

I don't know.

Yet, you did.

Like I killed that man.

When are you going to give this up? When you're in jail.

We'll be both. No, you did.

Someday you'll grow out of this Get out of my

room

It

has to be it's the only explanation for it I believe you, but how did she get

in? Maybe Brianna's keys. She has them on her when she goes to her dad.

Well, that would explain her access.

I did some digging on Susanna's ex.

Name was Robert Koltzer.

Guess she kept her maiden name.

But not a single item of domestic violence or restraining orders.

So he wasn't a violent stalker?

Not that I could find.

But he was a criminal.

For that, he was a pretty successful developer.

At least that's the way he made it look.

He was scamming people for funds to pay other people that he scammed.

It's fake investments to finance his lifestyle.

And his wife.

Well, until he was caught.

By that time, the money had vanished.

Moved offshores, or who knows.

Maybe Susanna took the money.

He hired the P .I.

To find her and get it back.

I thought the same thing, too.

Except he's dead by his own doing.

Guess he thought it was easier than serving time.

That's awful.

Well, his financial partner in crime wasn't so lucky.

She was doing 20 years.

It was Roxanne O 'Neil.

She claims that Robert was in charge of the money.

The jury didn't buy it, particularly when the money had already vanished.

Maybe she hired the investigator.

Find Susanna, find the money.

Only one way to know for sure.

Roxanne O 'Neil.

I don't know you.

No. We have a mutual connection.

Catherine Dunham?

Is she a friend of yours?

No. Definitely not.

Susanna, or Catherine as you know her, married my ex -husband.

My daughter said she saw her kill a man.

A private investigator.

The one I think you hired to find her.

That explains why I haven't heard from him.

So you did hire him.

He did his job.

Unfortunately, he offered to sell what he found to her for more.

Apparently, that's his M .O.

That's the thing with men.

Can't trust them.

You mean men like Robert, your business partner?

He takes the easy way out while I'm in here paying for his crimes.

Am I innocent?

No.

But I have no idea where he put that money.

He moved it offshore from a secret bank account, I guess.

And you think Susanna knows where?

Oh, she has to.

She's as guilty as he was.

She just didn't get caught because her name's not on the paperwork.

She didn't take his last name when they were married. His idea.

So she could open an account that wouldn't link back so easy.

If I could get that money, I could make financial amends.

Get my sentence listened.

Which is why you hired Randy.

Yeah, but if he's dead, I'm stuck here and... So, we're done.

I can help you.

If she did what you say she did, and I don't doubt she did, she just killed

someone to protect her secret.

And she would have no problem killing you either. She already tried.

Please, my daughter is living with a murderer.

I have an idea how we both can get what we want.

Let me call you back.

You want more?

No, I need something else.

Make it look like a home invasion gone wrong.

You'll get the other half when it's done.

And I'm going to make her suffer a little first.

Thanks, sweetie.

What's the occasion?

The end to a long week.

Hopefully the start of a better one.

I'll drink to that.

Just how I like it.

Your dad wanted me to give you this.

He did?

Yeah. He said after everything that happened, getting back some sort of

might help.

Why didn't he bring it to me?

Oh, he's taking a nap.

Guess the week caught up to him.

But we spoke about it after dinner.

Look, if you want to go out, see some friends, I'm sure the last thing you

is to be here alone with me.

Unprotected.

I promise tomorrow I'll rent a car.

It's not a problem, really.

Besides, it's on my way home from work.

Thank you.

For everything.

Next you make you sweep the chimney and then you miss the ball.

It's just a joke.

Sometimes it always hits.

I gotta go. Call you later.

Go?

We just got here.

Alright, I guess I'm third wheeling.

Great.

Bree?

Are you home?

Hey, I just had a thought.

Someone's in my house. What?

You're right.

Yes.

Someone sent him.

How'd he get a key?

He was hired.

Hired? By who?

Come on, Daniel.

Pick up.

Almost there.

Dad? What are you doing here? Dad told me to meet him here. He said he needed

talk. Then where is he?

No, he's already here. He's in the trailer.

Wait, why do you have him alone?

What did you do?

I didn't do anything.

This is all you.

The actions of a teenage girl who overdosed from the pain of all the

caused. All the lies she told.

Lies that led to her mother self -medicating to near death in a car

Such a heavy burden to carry, especially for a troubled teen.

Yes, run.

It'll just spread the sedative faster.

Wake up, Daniel.

Daniel, wake up. Wake up.

Where is Brianna?

Danny. Where is Brianna? What?

Where is Brianna?

Upstairs.

Don't worry about your dad.

Take good care of him.

The new baby will help.

Help him get past losing you.

No one's coming, sweetie.

Daddy is dead asleep.

And Mommy, well...

Mommy, it... Speak of the devil.

Is it done?

Not quite.

Back to the scene of the crime, I think.

Rihanna? Mom!

Mom, I'm over here!

Just couldn't mind your own business.

Now be a little quiet.

Rihanna, wake up!

I never sent a man to do a woman's job.

Am I right? Why are you doing this?

Oh, I'm taking everything from you.

The same way it was taken from me.

What are you talking about?

You.

Him!

You ruined everything.

You know when Robert got caught?

When it all just went crashing down?

We lost everything.

Everything that we built.

You mean everything that you stole.

I lost more!

Robert couldn't take the shame.

So I lost.

That's triggered a miscarriage.

My family was taken from me by yours.

Mine? The company that bought Roberts?

That stripped it for parts and auctioned it for pennies? It was Daniel's.

Your husband.

Sorry.

X. You planned this. All of it.

My family was destroyed by yours.

So I'm returning the favor.

You want to know the best part?

Hmm?

I didn't have to try.

Because you'd already destroyed your family all by yourself.

How does it feel, Annie?

How does it feel to lose everything that you love?

Your marriage?

Your husband?

Rihanna, baby, hang in there.

Help's on the way.

Annie!

Annie!

Annie!

Over here.

Annie,

where are you injured?

I'll see you this weekend.

Love you.

Go ahead and put that stuff down. All right.

Well,

how'd it go?

Yes! Oh, I knew it!

Think things are getting back to normal.

I think so.

Come on, sit down.

Oh, this looks good.

I think it's time you and I had a long overdue check.

I need someone in your life. You should date.

Do you even know what you're looking for? Tall, dark, and not a serial

Next Friday.

Hi. Nice to meet you in person.

She thought she'd found Mr. Right.

You have no idea how happy I am to see you smile. But she should have swiped

left. You think Kevin's dangerous?

I think he's hiding something.

Laura and I have something special and I'm not going. And he won't give it

Vivica A. Fox.

Looks like you picked the wrong blind date.

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