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[instrumental music]

[ominous music]

♪ You're dangerous contagious ♪

♪ And I can't get you off of my mind tonight ♪

♪ And it's outrageous courageous ♪

♪ Dreaming you could ever be mine ah ah ♪

♪ 'Cause ooh ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh ooh ♪

♪ Oh hoo oh hoo hoo ♪

♪ But why don't you... ♪

Come on, Daniel, just relax.

-Yeah, relax. -All right.

Unless that's a whiskey, Peter, I don't want it.

Look, I know this is tough, but we gotta get into it.

Oh, really, do you?

I gave that woman everything she ever wanted and more.

Vacations in Punta Cana, a ski house in Vermont.

We even went to Colonial Williamsburg

last summer, for God's sake.

-I know, I know. -I didn't even wanna go.

-I hate that historic crap. -Daniel.

And now she wants a goddamned divorce from me?

We need to focus on itemizing your assets.

You created a million-dollar app.

We need to protect that.

Do you realize that I just bought that ungrateful wench

a million-dollar house?

I know you're upset.

I bet you it's that

Euro-trash tennis instructor, Fabian

or Fabio or Fagio...

-Or something. -What?

She's been taking tennis lessons

for the last six months.

Or so she says.

But let me tell you, she's not getting any better.

I bet you she's sleeping with the tennis guy.

Maybe this is too soon.

Let's pump the brakes a bit, okay?

You need to go home, relax and cool off.

We'll pick this up next week, okay?

Peter, you just don't know how much it hurts.

Hell, you're not even married.

No, I'm not, but I was.

Your wife left you, too?

In a manner of speaking.

She, she passed away.

-I'm sorry. -[Peter] Nah, it's okay.

It was, it was a long time ago.

That must be rough.

To say the least.

Hey, look, Peter, I'm sorry, it's just--

No, no, no, it's, it's okay, it's okay.

We'll pick this up first thing next week.

Stop and see Bri on your way out,

she'll take care of you, okay?

-All right. -Okay.

We'll get through this, all right? Hang tough.

Wow.

Whoa.

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, sweetheart.

Hey, dad. Are you on your way home?

Yeah, I'm just finishing up. What time's our reservation?

-It's at 7:30. -[Peter] Okay.

-I'll see you there. -All right, love you.

[whistling]

-Boo! -[gasping] Oh, my God!

What the heck. That's not funny.

I got you so good.

No, you didn't. I knew you were there.

-Oh, yeah, sure. -Uh-huh.

-Are you ready for dinner? -Yeah.

Let me just run and change. I'll be right back down.

-Okay, okay. - Uh, in the meantime...

You might wanna practice those high notes.

They're a little like... [grunts]

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

I think this should be my next painting.

[Peter] It's-it's beautiful.

[woman] It's perfect.

[music continues]

I really love it out here,

especially, this time at night

whenever the sun sets right over the water.

Wha-what is this? [laughing]

Well...

What, what are you doing?

[both laughing]

Molly Elizabeth Anders.

Oh, my God. What are you doing?

Will you, Molly,

do me, Peter Mark Lewis,

the incredible honor of being my wife?

[Molly] Yes. [Peter] Yes?

[Molly] Yes! [laughing] [Peter] Yes!

[Molly laughing]

[Molly] Yes, oh, my God. [laughing]

-I love you. -I love you, too.

[both laughing]

[Peter] Did you like it? [Molly] I love it.

[Molly] Oh, my God. [Peter] Did I get you?

[Molly] Yes, you got me.

[both laughing]

[Julie] Dad, hurry up.

I'll be right down.

After you, my love.

Thank you, thank you.

So this could be the year of the Dodgers.

-They're, like, on fire. -God, I hope so.

Yeah, I'm excited for Saturday, it's gonna be so much fun.

Hey, um, our usual?

-Yeah, I don't see why not. -All right, seats are open.

I'm so hungry I could take a Dodger Dog right now, honestly.

Oh, that actually sounds really good.

So what's going on with your boyfriend?

What's his name, Sven, Hugo...

-Billy. -Uh, oh, Billy, right.

His name is Billy, dad. And, uh...

I don't really know what's gonna happen with us next year.

Hey, gorgeous, can I get you a drink?

Very original, really.

I was just making nice, sweetheart.

-What's your name? -Ian.

Okay, Ian, can you do me a favor?

Can you get lost?

[Peter] Can't imagine that went too well.

I mean, it's not like we're in love or anything.

I hope you're not speaking for Billy

'cause that boy is smitten.

Dad, he's in a band in LA

and I'm graduating and going to college, so...

In Maine.

You know, is it, is it somethin' I did,

somethin' I... Do I smell?

[laughing] No.

You know they have a really good

pre-med program there.

I know, baby, it's just,

I'm gonna miss you.

I'll miss you, too.

You better call me, like, every day.

Dad, you're literally number one

on my speed dial.

-Peter. -I'm so proud of y...

Is that you?

Hey. Hey, Susan, how are ya?

-Hi. -Hug, okay.

[Peter] How are you doin'? [Susan] Good. How are you?

-[Peter] You remember Julie. -Julie. Oh, my goodness.

Oh, I haven't see you since I don't even know when.

Oh, my God, you're so grown up.

So back in the day, Susan used to teach

at Spotswood Elementary with your mom.

Oh, okay. Hi.

-Hi. -How you been?

Good, good, yeah.

Just here with some friends,

you know, girls' night out.

Oh, girls' night out? Yeah, okay.

Yeah, well, me and John split a few years ago.

[Peter] I didn't know that. [Susan] Totally for the best.

Well, uh, it's really good to see you

and we should get back to dinner, so, um--

Oh, yeah, of course. I just wanted to say hello.

-Okay. -Hey, give me your, your phone.

I'll, um... Yeah, I'm gonna give you my number.

So we can get together.

-Oh, okay. -[Susan] Yeah.

[Peter] One second. [Susan] It's been a long time.

[Peter] Yeah, it's really good to see you.

[Susan] Good to see you, too.

All right, bye, Julie.

So nice seeing you again.

Hey, Ian, how 'bout that drink?

[pop song on TV]

I like a woman who can hold her liquor.

Yeah.

-You should call her. -What?

-No, I'm not, no. -Dad.

Come on, you need to get yourself back out there.

I mean...

It's been a really long time since mom passed.

I know that, but that's what we're doing

here tonight, right? Remembering mom.

And I thought, celebrating my graduation.

That's true, and I did get you something.

♪ Dee da-dee-da-dee ♪

I heard it gets pretty cold up in Maine.

Mom's scarf. Dad, thank you.

I, actually, I got something for you, too.

-Me? Oh, but it's so small. -Yeah. Just open it.

Peter, congratulations, RomanceMatch.com,

the matchmaking site for single professionals.

-What is this? -It's a dating site.

I checked it out. It's really, really classy.

Lots of beautiful women on there.

I don't think so.

I'm gonna be gone in a few weeks.

Will you at least just check it out for me? Or for mom.

I know that she would want you to get back out there.

How do you know that?

Because I know she would

want you to be happy.

But I've, I've been on dates.

Remember, I went out with Lisa.

Lisa, my piano instructor

that we took out for pizza after a recital once?

That does not count.

♪ Always on everyone ♪

♪ Ah ah ah ah ♪

♪ Every day is ♪

♪ Getting stronger ♪

What do you think you're doing?

-Come on, baby. -I said no.

Let's get outta here.

Don't touch me.

[sighs] What's your problem, hm?

I don't have a problem. Just keep your hands to yourself.

I said stop.

[dramatic music]

Oh, damn! Did you see that?

So that's what I've been missing all these years?

That could have been me. My God.

Come on. Take this a little more seriously.

-Online dating? -Yes.

Everyone is doing it now. It's the new thing.

When did you get so cynical?

I'm a divorce attorney, remember?

It's in my nature, it's in my blood.

Oh, yeah.

Well, you could just

try it out for me.

-I'll sleep on it. -Really?

Yeah, but no promises.

You know, listen, if I do it, I'm doing it 'cause of you.

All right, well, that works for me.

-I love you, little bear. -I love you, too, dad.

-Let's eat. -Please.

[cell phone beeping]

"Daddy, at Grapevine. Billy's band's still rockin' out.

Don't wait up." [scoffs] Of course.

"Julie6."

So, apparently,

I like romantic walks on the beach, and dinner.

That's true.

[laptop beeps]

[mail alert plays]

-Good morning, sleepy head. -[Julie] Oh.

Coffee first, then talk.

-Yes, Your Majesty. -Oh.

-Late night, huh? -Mm-hmm.

My advice to you for next semester at college,

take only afternoon classes.

You're not much of a morning person.

Yeah. You know, you're right.

Mm...

Oh, my God, you did it!

Did what?

You signed on! I'm so proud.

Oh, I was just messin' around.

And you already got a message?

And she's hot, too.

Who's hot? What are you talkin' about?

Carp. Her name is Alexis.

She enjoys skiing, riding horses, reading,

hiking, taking romantic walks on the beach.

And she's only 30 years old.

-Julie... -[whistling]

I'm really not interested, honey.

Well, how could you not be interested? Look at her.

I mean, she's perfect.

She's okay, I guess.

She's okay, you guess?

She's more than okay and she messaged you first.

Yeah. I'll pass.

You're really not gonna read it?

Un-uh.

Ugh, when are you gonna be ready?

What's your problem?

My problem? What's your problem?

You're the one that's stuck in the past, dad.

-I gotta go to work. -Dad, come on.

Look, I'm sorry, but...

Look, mom is gone and she's not coming back.

-I know that. -Do you?

Because sometimes I worry about you.

What can I say? What do you want me to say?

I don't know.

Julie, you can't want this more than me.

I'm sorry, but you just can't.

Well, maybe you do want it,

maybe you just need me to nudge you along

down the right path, you know, get you started.

Maybe.

I'll think about it, okay?

I gotta go. I love you.

I love you, too.

[Julie clears throat]

[Julie] "Hi, Peter, my name is Alexis.

I saw your profile. And, well, I liked what I saw.

Care to say hello?"

Yes, I do.

[laptop beeps]

[Julie] No. Not at all.

[laptop beeps]

So, Carl, with the Hutchinson case,

check with me before you file anything.

We have to make sure we're still

practicing good law here.

Absolutely, Mr. Lewis.

All right, thank you.

Excuse me, Mr. Lewis.

-[Peter] What's up, Bri? -Julie's on line one.

-She says it's important. -Okay, I got it.

Is Julie heading off to school soon?

Ah, two weeks, three days and six hours.

-But who's counting? -Right.

What's up, sweetheart?

Hey, dad, do you remember that Dodgers game

that we're supposed to go to on Saturday night?

[Peter] Yeah.

Well, you're gonna have to cancel.

Are you kidding me?

I got us seats right behind the dugout.

Well, something came up.

You have a date?

[Julie] No, but you do.

What the hell are you talking about?

Okay, okay. Please don't be mad.

Julie, what are you talking about?

Um...

[sighs] I kinda went on that dating site, and, uh,

let's just say you and Alexis really hit it off.

Oh, my God.

I know, I know it wasn't my place, but look,

she's really cool and she's interesting

and she's smart and--

-Julie. -I know, I know.

I shouldn't have done it but I just,

I have a really good feeling about her.

Thank you so much. Why don't you go on the date?

Well, I would, but I have plans on Saturday.

Billy and I are going to the Dodgers game.

Oh, you little snake.

[Julie] Really good seats, too, right behind the dugout.

You know, if you weren't my daughter,

I'd sue you right now.

Dad, come on. I mean, what's one date gonna hurt?

Just, just go, I mean,

I really, really think you guys'll hit it off.

Just one date?

[Peter] Okay.

Yes, yes! [laughing] Really?

All right, calm down, calm down, it's just one date.

Oh, jeez, I gotta find a nice restaurant.

I already did that, actually, Goji's.

It's this little Japanese restaurant.

-[Peter] What? -I know.

And she loves sushi, too, you see?

You already have something in common.

Love you.

Julie...

Oh, sneaky.

This place is so cute.

Um, we're lucky to get a reservation.

Yeah, I did the owner's closing, so he owed me a favor.

[Molly] Hm, you know, Peter, I have to apologize.

You should've definitely married a better cook.

-Definitely. -[Molly] Oh, hey.

I'm just so happy we get to do this.

You know, maybe I should call the babysitter again

and, and check on Julie.

[Peter] Julie's fine. You called 15 minutes ago, honey.

Yeah, you're right.

Look, doctor said you need some nights out like this.

[Molly] What I need, Peter, is a miracle.

Don't say that.

-Peter-- -Please don't say that, okay?

Okay.

Anyway, it's good to get out.

-Yeah, just you and me. -Just you and me.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Excuse me.

Would you mind taking our photo?

-[man] Sure. -Mm. Thank you.

All right, say cheese.

-Cheese. -Cheese.

[Bri] Mr. Lewis, if you won't be needing me,

do you mind if I step out for the evening?

Oh, not at all, I'm walking out, too. I'll go with you.

Okay. I always loved that picture, too.

Yeah, it's one of my favorites.

[upbeat music]

[indistinct chatter]

Thank you.

Thank you, kind sir.

Hi, I'm, I'm Peter and you must be Alexis.

I must be.

Okay. Well, it's nice to finally meet you, Alexis.

-Pleas-- -Call me Lexi.

-Lexi? -All my friends call me Lexi.

-Okay. -We're friends.

-Aren't we, Peter? -Uh, yeah.

Yeah, we are friends, cheers.

Here, let me get you a chair.

All right, there you go.

So...

Can I get you something to drink?

Sake.What are you drinking?

-Water. -Sakefor him, too.

I'll be right back with that.

Have we met before?

[cell phone ringing]

Sorry, I forgot to shut off my ringer.

Ah, it's my daughter.

-Just give me one second. -Sure.

All right.

-Hey, sweetie. -Hey, dad.

[Peter] Where are you guys?

Oh, we're just going to the stadium.

Thanks again for the tickets, Mr. L!

So what's she like?

I don't know, she's, um... Uh, I'm not quite sure.

[Julie] Oh, my God, you totally like her.

-I knew it. -I didn't say that.

-I didn't say-- -Well, you didn't have to.

-Oh, we're pulling up. -Thanks again, Mr. L.

Here we go, Dodgers! Whoo-hoo!

Okay, well, have fun, but don't do anything that I wouldn't do.

[Peter] All right, you have fun. I love you.

All right, bye.

-Mm. -Yeah?

Mm-hmm.

Mm.

[Alexis laughing]

Oh, no. Yeah.

[speaking foreign language]

So that's why I went to medical school

and specialized in surgery, all to impress my dad.

That's a pretty big commitment.

Well, well, my dad was my world.

I mean, and my mom died when I was 13,

so he basically raised me.

-Oh, wow. -Yeah, well...

You know what it's like being a single parent.

Yeah, it's not always easy,

but, um, I'm lucky with my girl, we're best friends.

That's so sweet. Yeah, the same was true for us.

-I mean, my dad was my world. -Yeah?

Where is he now?

He died two years ago.

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

Well, I'm, I'm sorry for you, you know, I...

I know what it's like to lose someone you love.

It's... it's lonely.

Yeah, at first it is, but then you realize it's just

time to start writing a new chapter in your book.

That's true, but you can't deny it still hurts.

Oh, y-yeah, it hurts like hell.

And some days are really tough.

But you know what the worst is?

Uh-uh.

Realizing the older I got

that he was always putting me before himself.

I mean, I'm sure he had needs, too.

Do you ever feel like that, Peter?

You know, unmet needs?

You know, I have to say...

it's a bit of a surprise.

[laughing] What is?

A beautiful, educated woman like yourself,

a surgeon, no kids.

I mean, it's hard to believe you're not attached. I mean...

Well, maybe I was just saving myself

for someone special.

Someone like you, Peter.

Are you always this aggressive or is this like...

Well, I just know what I want.

And when I see it,

I don't let anything stand in my way.

Damn.

-[Alexis laughing] -Check, please.

[Peter] Yeah!

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[sighing]

Mommy, I'm getting hungry.

Okay, sweetheart.

Daddy was just about to take you home.

Just a few more minutes, okay, honey?

No, Peter, you guys should go.

Okay. Listen, I have a deposition tomorrow morning.

I can't get out of it.

But right after that,

we'll be back for the rest of the day, okay?

[clears throat] Alexis, what are you doing?

Did you lay out all the sheets like I asked?

-And clean the bedpans? -Yes.

My shift ended at 6:00, Nurse Howard.

Then what in the world are you doing here?

I, uh...

You know, you have to stop

looking in on the Lewises

all the time. It isn't proper.

You have to give them their privacy.

-Do you hear me? -They don't see me.

But you've heard what I said.

Yes, ma'am.

Go home, Lexi. Go on.

[Molly] Promise me you'll take care of Julie.

I need to hear you say it.

I promise I'll take care of her.

And...

promise me you'll take care of yourself, too.

You deserve to be happy.

I love you.

I love you, too.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

[waves crashing]

[waves crashing]

[Julie clearing throat]

Good morning.

Hi. You must be Alexis.

-I'm Julie. -I know who you are.

I recognize you from the photos.

-Oh. -I'm a friend of your dad's.

Uh, you guys must've really hit it off last night.

[chuckles] Your father is an amazing man.

Oh. Thanks, I guess.

The paintings, your mom did 'em?

Yeah.

-Hm. -She was really talented.

Do you want some coffee?

Yes, thanks.

-Hey, good morning, Lexi. -[Alexis chuckles]

I thought you left.

I wouldn't get very far without my pants.

[Peter] Mm-hmm.

-[clears throat] -Hey, sweetheart.

How was the baseball game last night?

Good seats, right?

It was great. Dodgers won.

Yeah. Go, Dodgers, huh?

Uh, can I help you find something?

Oh, no, I just need some milk with my coffee.

You hungry?

Uh, actually, I have to get going, dad.

What's the rush?

Um, Billy, his, his house,

Billy's house, he needs help with some stuff over there--

-I can take you. -Oh, no, that's okay.

I'm, I'm fine. I'm good.

Don't be silly. I gotta change and get outta here anyways.

-You sure? -Yeah, yeah, yeah, no worries.

I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail, okay?

[Julie] Okay. [Alexis] Meet you in the car?

[Julie] Okay, sounds good.

And you call me later.

[moaning]

Um...

-[sighs] -So what do you think?

What the hell is going on?

What do you mean?

What do I mean? What happened to just one date?

Well, it's still technically one date.

-Just one long date. -That's not even funny, dad.

I mean, you, you just met her last night

and you're acting like you're in love with her. It's weird.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Who said anything about love?

You did. You two.

The way you're lookin' at her

or the way she's looking at you

and the way you guys are acting.

What's gotten into you?

This whole dating thing

was your idea to begin with.

Dad, I know that, but what do you even

know about her?

Well, she's new in town.

She's a doctor.

You know, she's funny,

she's smart, she's confident.

And you know what, for once,

I finally had a good time last night.

Dad, you know I'm happy about that.

But I mean...

don't you think you should slow your roll,

like, pump the brakes a little bit?

-Pump the brakes? -[Julie] Yeah.

[Julie sighs]

[sighs]

[Julie clears throat]

So my dad says you're a doctor

or a surgeon.

That's pretty cool.

It has its moments.

Oh, uh, just drive up Highland

for, like, three or four miles.

-Okay. -It'll be on the right.

[clears throat]

Uh...

I wanna be a doctor, too, someday.

Hm. Well, you have plenty of time to decide.

It's quite a heavy burden to carry.

How so?

Just holding the life of someone in your hands

knowing that the slightest slip of a scalpel,

just one millimeter to the left

or one millimeter to the right,

patient's family has to start making funeral arrangements.

[clicks tongue] Oh.

I mean, I know you've already experienced loss

with your mother, Molly.

Imagine experiencing death every single day.

It's quite a rush.

But most people don't have the stomach for it.

So where are you from?

I just moved here from out of town.

Why?

Opportunities.

Opportunities?

-Do you work at the hospital? -Mm-hmm.

Huh.

Oh, i-it's just right up here.

[Alexis] He's cute.

Julie. What's up, baby?

You know I'm useless before noon.

Hi. Who's this?

This is Alexis, or, uh, Dr. Sawyer.

-She's-- -I'm dating her father.

-[Billy] Oh, yeah? -Yeah.

-Well, welcome to the family. -Yeah. [chuckles]

I'm Billy.

Okay, well, thank you for the ride, Alexis.

Hey, look, it was nice to meet you, doc.

I gotta go back to bed.

I'll see you at the next cookout, all right?

-Mm-hmm. -[Billy] See you later.

-Okay. -Hey, Julie.

I know things seem to be going pretty fast.

You guys just met.

Well, I feel like I've known your father for a long time.

And I feel a special connection with you, too.

-Okay. -I believe...

And I think I speak for Peter, too,

that this is the start of something

really, really special.

Okay, well, it was nice to meet you, Alexis.

Lexi. Call me Lexi.

All my friends do.

We're friends, right?

Uh...

[Alexis] Bye! Be safe!

[Julie panting]

[door opens and closes]

-Billy. -Hi, baby.

Hey, could you lower your voice?

I'm still trying to sleep a little bit.

No, get up. Get up.

Where's the fire, babe?

Did you not think that was weird?

-What? -Alexis.

-Or Lexi, whatever. -No.

I think she's hot, and, uh,

I wish my doctor looked like that.

Billy.

I would turn and cough

anytime she asked me to.

My God, you are so gross.

[sighs] I'll tell you what, though.

I didn't know your dad was such a player.

Robbin' the cradle like that. Hm. I'm impressed.

My dad isn't a player, Billy.

I mean, my God, they met last night.

He's already acting like they're gonna get married.

Well, you know, sometimes it's, uh,

love at first sight. I mean, look at us, yeah?

Stop, no, I don't know what it is, there's just something

I don't like about her.

-Come on. [mumbling]. -Stop.

I said stop! Jesus!

Julie, ah, where you goin'?

[Julie] Home.

All right, here we go.

-[Billy] Julie. -[sighs] Oh, my God.

-You just got here. -[exhales]

Hey! Hello?

Leave me alone.

Julie, come on. Hang on.

Hey, hey, hey, seriously, look.

I was bein' dumb, okay? I'm sorry, seriously.

Will you let me take you home?

I'm not going home.

All right. Where do you wanna go?

The hospital.

Uh, hospital?

Okay. All right, let's go. Come on.

Special delivery. These are for you.

Looks like you have a secret admirer.

For me? Oh, yeah. You know what?

Uh, I-I helped someone out with an estate.

-Hm. I-I bet it was, okay? -Yeah.

Um, you know what, Bri, could you do me a favor and put these

in some water? I forgot I have a lunch appointment.

It's not on the schedule, but okay.

I know, I know, my schedule's crazy.

Thank you. I'll be back at 1:30.

Okay. Mm-hmm.

[instrumental music]

[Alexis] I missed you.

I can't stop thinkin' about you.

-[Alexis laughing] -[Peter laughing]

-[Julie scoffs] -[engine revving]

-[Julie breathing heavily] -So what did you find out?

Dr. Alexis Sawyer doesn't work at the hospital.

-Not in surgery, anywhere else. -Say what?

They've never even freakin' heard of her, Billy.

W-well, why would she make that up?

I don't know, but I'm gonna find out.

Come on, let's go.

-That was incredible. -Yeah.

You're incredible. Where the hell did you come from?

[Alexis laughing]

[moaning]

[Peter] Sweetheart, I gotta go back to work.

No. I'm with you all day.

-[chuckles] Yeah. -[Alexis giggles]

No, really, I-I gotta go.

[dramatic music]

What? You get what you want and then you're done?

Lexi, I have a client waiting for me.

I mean, come on, you invited me.

-Baby-- -Don't baby me.

Okay, I'm sorry. I...

This was amazing.

[scoffs] I'm not like some sort of fling.

I'm not that kind of woman.

Uh, I know, I know.

You know, I don't have a lot of trust in relationships.

Hey, this wasn't easy for me, either.

Yes, well, we're not the same.

It's different for you guys.

I don't think so.

When my wife died, I actually,

I actually hated her for it.

I felt abandoned.

Hell, I even felt betrayed.

I've never told that to anyone.

Well, my dad was never the same when my mom died.

She was just cookin' dinner for us one night

in the kitchen and... runs over his shoes.

She asked him a thousand times,

don't leave those stinkin' mud clinkers

in the kitchen.

That's terrible.

Hm. She cracked her skull on the countertop.

Acute subdural hematoma.

Oh, my God.

She died before she even hit the ground.

Which is why I have issues with trust.

You can trust me.

I'm trying, it's just hard.

I see how you look at your wife...

and I don't think I can compete with her.

I'm not asking you to, Lexi.

Look, let's just not call this anything, all right?

Let's just enjoy what we have goin' on right now

and see where it all goes, okay?

I've been waiting for you my whole life.

Lexi, let's slow it down a little, okay?

Did Julie put you up to this? Is this what she said?

-What's so funny? -Ah, nothin'.

You're cute when you're angry.

Look, I'm not goin' anywhere.

-Just relax, okay? -Mm-hmm.

But I do have to go. I gotta get back to work.

You can stay as long as you like,

just pull the door shut when you leave, okay?

-Mm-hmm. -And don't forget.

Dinner tomorrow.

[engine revving]

[machine beeping]

Hey.

What's your name?

[Alexis] Alexis.

Well, Alexis, why don't you come sit with me for a moment?

You know...

I see you...

I see you looking at my husband when he comes by.

-No, no, I-I didn't-- -I-it's okay.

He's handsome. I know.

Well, yes.

Peter is so much more than that, really.

He is so in love with you.

He's just so gentle and, and kind.

You are very lucky.

[Molly coughs]

[Molly] I'm not feeling so lucky these days.

I don't think I have much time left.

You know...

my mom died of cancer, too.

[Molly] Oh.

I...

Could I ask you something personal?

When did you know?

Or when did you know about Mr. Lewis

that he was the one?

[Molly] Hm.

From the first moment I saw him.

I didn't even know his name.

When it's true love, you just know.

[Alexis] I-I should get going.

Lexi... Can I call you that?

Can I give you some motherly advice?

[Alexis] Yeah.

Time is a thief, sweetheart.

So if you find someone or something to love,

don't look back, just go get it.

And remember.

Don't let anything stand in your way.

[breathing heavily]

[waves crashing]

[waves crashing]

[seagulls squawking]

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[cell phone ringing]

Hm.

-Miss me already? -[Alexis] Maybe.

-[Peter] So what's up? -You know, I was thinking.

[Alexis] How 'bout we move our date night to tonight?

Well, it's Tuesday, and I usually go out

with Julie on Tuesdays.

Peter, when a woman's offering

to cook for you, you don't turn her down.

Yeah, it's just that--

If you think I'm good in bed,

wait until you try my eggplant parm.

Peter?

Uh...

Yeah, sounds good. Your place?

Uh, no. Let's do it at your kitchen. It's way better.

Uh, invite Julie.

See you soon.

[cell phone ringing]

-Hey, baby doll, what's up? -[Julie] Dad, we need to talk.

Yeah, honey, uh, I'm a little busy right now.

-Is everything okay? -We need to talk.

[Peter] Talk about what?

-It's about Lexi. -What now?

-[Bri] Daniel's all set to go. -All right, Bri.

-Tell him one second. -Okay.

[Julie] Maybe we should just talk

at dinner tonight.

Yeah, good idea.

Why don't you pick the place? It's your turn.

Oh, oh, honey, I forgot to tell you, uh,

Lexi wants to cook for me tonight.

What? It's our dinner night.

[Peter] I know, sweetie, I know it is,

but she really wants to cook for me

and you'll join us.

I don't wanna be a third wheel.

How can you be a third wheel in your own house?

I'm beginning to wonder that myself.

I gotta go, sweetie. I love you. Bye.

Oh, man.

[seagulls squawking]

[knocking on door]

-Whoo! Lookin' sexy. -[giggles]

-Thank you. -Come on in.

I hope you're hungry.

Yeah, let me take those.

Thanks.

I already opened up some, uh, red.

-Do you like red wine? -I love that.

All right, excellent. Excellent.

What have we got in here?

-Surprises. -Oh, I like surprises.

-Hm. -Here you go, young lady.

Cheers.

-To us. -To us.

-Is Julie coming? -Yeah, she said she is.

Mm. Perfect. A family dinner.

[engine revving]

[Billy] So, uh, what are you gonna tell daddy-o?

[Julie] I don't know yet.

What's with the writing?

I'm writing down her license plate.

-[Billy] Why? -Because your brother's a cop.

Well, my brother's a DEA agent.

But what's that got to do with anything?

[sighs] Yeah, but he could run the plates for us.

[laughing] No, no, no, no, no, that's, uh...

-That's not gonna happen. -Why not?

Because he's busy doing legitimate police work.

He's not gonna be doin' that stuff, no.

Babe, come on, please.

I really need you to do this for me.

-Please. -Oh...

All right, give me the thing.

-Thank you. -He's not gonna do it.

-Just tell him it's for me. -Mm-hmm.

[laughing]

-Hey, sweetheart. -Hey, Julie.

-Hi. -Hey, you're just in time.

Lexi made her famous eggplant parmesan.

-World famous. -I'm sorry, sorry.

-World famous. -Sounds delicious.

-You okay, honey? -Yeah.

Hi, sweetheart. You all right?

-Yeah. -Can I talk to you?

-Okay. -Come on.

So what is it? What's the problem?

Nothin'.

Come on, Julie.

I know you a little better than that.

Just forget about it, dad.

Let me guess. You don't like Lexi.

You don't like how much time I'm spending with her.

-Yes to both of those things. -Well, Julie--

You haven't even been on a date since mom passed.

And this woman comes along and in two minutes you're whipped?

-Whipped? -Whipped.

First of all, I thought you'd be happy for me.

You know what, she makes me feel alive.

I've had it. I don't know what to say.

Dad...

she doesn't work at St. Jude's Hospital.

I checked.

There's no record of Dr. Alexis Sawyer working there.

What?

Wait. [stammers] You're spying on her now?

No, I'm not spying on her.

I'm just trying to look out for you.

Julie, this was your idea to begin with.

Remember that? This is your handiwork.

Now you're trying to break us up?

Dad, she's lying to you.

You know what, I don't wanna hear this. I'm done.

Oh, my God. Dad...

She... Dad, she, uh...

She's not who she says she is.

[Alexis] Who isn't?

Uh...

Julie, who isn't who she says she is?

Peter, what's goin' on?

I'm trying to figure that out myself.

I stopped by the hospital today.

And there's no record of a Dr. Alexis Sawyer working there.

That's because my transfer isn't official yet.

But you said you work there.

I do, as a consultant, not as a practicing doc yet.

Physician transfers are always protracted.

Surgical transfers are the worst.

Between licensure and accreditation,

it takes forever, sometimes weeks.

-Oh. -That's alright.

I didn't know that.

-Do you wanna see my W-2s? -No.

Well, I'm actually happy about the delay.

I get to spend more time with you guys.

The OR can wait,

my eggplant parm, on the other hand, cannot.

-You guys hungry? -Yeah.

-Yes. -Be right there.

-Dad. -Julie...

I don't know what's gotten into you lately.

[inhales sharply] I'm sorry.

I'm not the one you should be apologizing to.

-[cutlery clanking] -[Alexis] Ow!

-Oh, come on. -Oh!

Oh, my God. What happened.

Damn it, I cut my fist, my finger.

-It's gonna be okay. -It really hurts.

It's gonna be okay. Let me see.

[Alexis sniffles]

Ah. Just keep some pressure on it.

Easy for you to say.

A little help would be nice.

I'll get a Band-Aid.

It'll be fine, it's gonna be fine.

-No, it's all right. -[Julie] You okay?

I think I'll be okay. I just need to sit down.

Here, here.

[Alexis sniffles and sighs]

Hey, Julie, um, how about you get Lexi some water?

[Peter] There you go. How's that?

Is that better?

Oh, you got yourself good.

-[Alexis sighs] -[Peter] Oh, my goodness.

I think I'm gonna have to pass on dinner.

What's wrong?

I'm just not hungry, and my throat hurts.

Julie...

I thought the three of us were gonna have dinner

like a family.

I am going to bed.

Sweetheart, you gotta eat something.

[Julie] I'm not hungry, dad.

-Julie! -[door slams]

[sobbing]

[piano music]

[music continues]

[seagulls squawking]

[Peter] I have to go to work. You're gonna get me fired.

[Alexis] No one's getting fired.

Lexi, you're a naughty, naughty girl.

Maybe you should tie me up.

Shh, we're gonna wake up Julie.

I gotta go.

One more.

-Bye. -Call me.

Love you.

[cell phone buzzing]

Hey. I didn't call to fight with you.

Are you drinking? Jesus, it's not even 9 a.m.

No, I'm just... Listen. Listen!

I'm coming by tomorrow and I'm gonna be picking up my dress

and a bunch of other stuff.

Can you just maybe be happy for me, for once?

You know what, dad, go to hell!

[dramatic music]

[Julie clears throat]

Julie, I didn't know you were awake.

Good morning.

Feeling better, I see.

Much better.

-Is that my phone? -No.

Uh, I thought, I thought it was mine.

Hm. Can I make you some breakfast?

I'm actually not very hungry, thank you.

You know, I get the feeling

that you don't like me very much.

Well, why-why would you say that?

Because every time I try and get closer to you,

you push away, and I wanna be a part of your life.

W-what are you talking about?

So this last week with your father has been magical

and... he asked me to move in.

I'm sorry, what?

-No, I... No, I cannot. -Julie!

-I think we should speak. -You're hurting me.

I know things seem to be going a little fast.

Uh, fast? Are you insane?

You just met my dad and you're taking over his life.

-I'm not trying to take over. -Who do you think you are?

I love this family. I've always loved this family.

You don't know the first thing about this family.

-Don't talk to me like that. -Let go of me.

-I wouldn't get in my way. -Let go of me.

You're being a very, very naughty girl.

I said to let go of me.

You are not my mother, you freak!

[dramatic music]

[Julie sobbing]

Billy, where are you?

Can you hurry up, please?

Goddamn!

Hey, Betty, um, do you know where my dad is?

He's not picking up his cell phone.

Yeah, yeah, please, it's really important.

Oh. Goddamn it.

[Billy] Hey, what's up, baby?

-Everything okay? -God, just drive the car, Billy.

You're the boss.

[Julie sighs]

[Julie] A-S...

Alexis Sawyer, MD.

No Alexis Sawyers.

So are you gonna tell me what's goin' on?

Julie with the phone, what the hell's goin' on?

Hey, did your brother run those plates?

-No, he didn't run the plates. -Why not?

Look, my brother's a highly-decorated DEA agent.

He's not some country-bumpkin cop

who's gonna play your detective game.

Damn it, I needed that, Billy,

and you promised me you would do it.

All right.

I'll have my brother stop chasing legitimate bad guys

so he can go along with your nonsense, you happy?

-[Julie] Shut up. -Carmen Sandiego over here.

You are not getting laid tonight.

Wow.

[dramatic music]

[Julie] Hey!

-I need to go to Bakersfield. -What's in Bakersfield?

Look, I'll be back this afternoon, okay? I promise.

Ah, wait a minute. I-I should probably go with you.

-'Cause it sounds like-- -No.

Billy, just run the license plates, okay?

I'll be back in a few hours.

[Billy] What the hell's goin' on?

Billy, just run the plates.

[engine revving]

[dramatic music]

-Sixty percent? That's insane. -Daniel, enough!

The law's the law. I want the house and--

-Shelly. Shelly. -I bought the damn thing.

Why don't we just settle this so we can all go home?

My client wants this over with as much as you guys.

[woman] Yes, we want this done, as well.

[Peter] Yeah, Daniel?

[woman] Yeah, let's get this over with.

-Then let's get this done. -All right.

Done, we're done.

[Peter] Okay.

[Peter sighs]

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

[exhales sharply]

[exhales sharply]

[clears throat]

[exhales sharply]

-Who the hell are you? -Uh, I'm Cindy.

-Lexi's friend. -Alexis don't got no friends.

Uh, I just came to get her dress.

Uh, figures, she doesn't have the guts

to come and pick it up herself.

Well, don't just stand there, come on in.

Okay.

I'm kinda disappointed she didn't come herself.

-You can tell her that for me. -Well...

She's been really, really busy.

Well, Alexis needs to come back home.

That's all she needs to worry about.

Get back to that hospital.

You mean, go back to work at the hospital, right?

Is that what she told you?

Alexis don't work.

She hasn't worked in a long time, she can't.

She doesn't have it in her anymore.

She doesn't work?

No. Hell, no, she don't work.

She's sick. Not right in the mind.

A man giving her credit, she's got some smarts

and she's quick, but that's only

because of what her mama left her, that's all.

-Uh-huh. -Got it all from her.

Yeah. You know, th-the kid could've been anything at all.

She had the mind for it.

For fiddlin' computers and stuff like that.

Could've been in the CIA, but she's thrown that away.

Just threw it all away.

Um...

That dress.

Mm, it's in that direction.

I suppose she's telling you

that she's going to get married, too?

[laughing]

Ain't nobody gonna get married, girl.

-She seems happy. -Happy?

She ain't happy, she's sick.

Besides, she has to make peace with the Lord.

[Julie] What?

All the doctors, yack, yack, yack. Gab, gab, gab.

Schizophrenia is what they tell us.

They don't know anything, she needs to make her peace

with the Almighty, I tell you that.

Yeah, they can... You can fool some people.

You can tell folks that she's kinda sick and crazy

and she'll do eight years in... in lock up

to keep from getting a life imprisonment,

but she don't fool me none.

She don't fool me none at all. I know what she done.

[Julie] What did she do?

[man] Ah. No, she ain't proud of it, I'll give you that.

But she made me a widow.

Yeah.

She's gonna need the Lord's forgiveness for that

'cause it don't matter a damn if I forgive her.

She needs to make right with the Lord.

You can tell her that, too.

Oh, my God.

Well, what is all of this?

[sighs] That was before...

That was before her mama died...

when Alexis was okay.

[man sighs]

You tell her she can't call here anymore. You got that?

I don't have time for that kind of foolishness.

That girl needs to get back on her meds.

She is a sick girl.

She needs therapy, she needs to come back.

[sighs] She needs help.

By the way, how the hell do you know my daughter, anyway?

I, I... I better go.

Where are you going? Hey! Get back here!

[intense music]

[Julie panting]

My God.

[tires screeching]

Hey! Hey, come back here!

Come back here!

Goddammit!

-Dad. -[Peter] Julie?

Dad, oh, my God.

Uh, calm down, all right? What's goin' on? Where are you?

Dad, you have to listen to me, okay? Lexi is crazy!

-Stay away from her. -Julie, that's nuts.

Dad, you have to listen to me, all right?

She's not who she says she is.

Julie, you need to calm down

and pull yourself together.

Why are you not listening to me, okay?

I was with that bitch this morning and she went nuts!

Yes, oh, I know all about this morning.

Then you know that she hit me?

She told me that you'd say that.

What?

What the hell has gotten into you? You monster!

What are you talking about? She's lying, dad.

I don't even know what I'm gonna do with you, Julie.

[man] Don't be too hard on her, Peter.

[Peter] Ever since Lexi's come into my life,

you can't handle it, and you say you're trying

to look out for me, the truth is, you're just jealous.

Dad, please just listen to me.

She is insane, okay? Just stay away from her.

Enough is enough already.

I gotta go back to work.

We'll talk about this later.

[door creaking]

[intense music]

[sighs] Love what you've done with the place, dad.

[chuckles]

Smells great, too.

What is that scent?

Wet box or soiled underwear?

You haven't earned the right to shame me.

I'm not here to fight.

What, you're here, then, to go back to the hospital, I hope?

I'm not going back, and this place isn't good for me.

I mean, you really did a number on it, you know?

Lexi, you, you don't know what's good for you, you're sick.

Shut up! You didn't even wanna hear the good news!

I'm a doctor, and I met a guy. Okay?

And not just any guy, I met my soulmate.

And we're getting married very soon.

Lexi, sweetie, it takes

years and years of training to be a doctor.

You haven't had the time.

Can you just be happy for me for once in your life?

I haven't seen you in years, and this is how you treat me.

If you've truly met someone,

I would be happy for you.

Shame. You're just incapable of sharing me with another man.

-Aren't you? -No, that's not it.

I'm not your wife, okay?

I've never been your wife.

This isn't love. I'm not in love with you.

It's very creepy, it feels like you forgot

how that, like, feels.

Oh, mom would be so ashamed.

You show her some respect!

Such a pretty dress, isn't it?

I can't believe I'm marrying

the man of my dreams.

Why didn't your little friend take this damn thing with her

when she was here, huh?

What friend? What's her name?

-Cindy something. -Something? What, w-wait...

-What did she look like? -Brown hair, uh, college age.

Dammit! Oh, my gosh.

You're gonna ruin everything.

I even told her you weren't right in the head. You aren't.

[clanging]

[breathing heavily]

You are not gonna get in the way of me!

-You silly old man! -[glass shattering]

Stay out of my way.

I will not abandon you to your demons.

Whatever.

You're not gonna get in the way of me marrying him.

What are you gonna do?

Kill me?

Yeah.

[car engine revving]

[sobbing]

[intense music]

[cell phone ringing]

[sighs] Hello?

[Billy] My brother ran the plate.

-And? -The car is registered.

To an Alexis Boyer, not Sawyer.

-Boyer? -Yeah, B-O-Y-E-R.

And, uh, that's not all, Julie.

Lexi's got a rap sheet, uh, it's a long one.

And I, I think she's dangerous.

-Julie? Julie? -Um, yeah.

-Where are you right now? -I'm at home.

That bitch is there, is she?

No, but she was.

Whatever you do,

don't leave the house. Okay?

My brother just left Fresno,

he should be there in less than an hour.

-Okay? Sit tight. -Okay.

Boyer. Alexis Boyer.

[sighs]

[muffled groaning]

You ungrateful little bitch.

I knew you were crazy from the first time

I laid eyes on you.

You have no idea.

Your mother didn't die in an accident.

You killed her!

My mother was an ungrateful whore.

She had no idea how lucky she was to have my father.

So you bashed her head in?

My dad was an amazing father, a wonderful husband

and a perfect dad, just like Peter.

Do you know how she repaid him?

She cheated on him.

That's it? She just slept around?

You don't get it! You don't get it!

She did it again and again and again and again

and again and again!

What do you think is so funny?

[laughing] Nothing.

I just, I thought that I was the one with daddy issues.

[Alexis grunts]

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Julie.

Don't touch me, you psycho!

I don't know why you're making it so difficult.

I mean, what, what did you think was gonna happen?

You're just gonna waltz in here and marry my dad?

You and Peter need me.

We need you? Is that what you think?

I've come here to love you

and to be a mother, a supportive mother.

And, uh, y-you think we're just gonna forget about

that homicide in Bakersfield? Really, Lexi?

That doesn't concern you, Julie.

Or is it, Dr. Sawyer, Boyer, now.

-It's Boyer, I can't even-- -Stop, stop!

Oh, I'm sorry, mommy, did I upset you?

You're being very, very disrespectful.

You aren't even a real surgeon.

You made that up, too, you phony bitch!

[cell phone ringing]

-Hello? -[Julie] You are nuts.

I mean, certifiable.

[Peter] Hello, Julie?

-[grunting] -[tires squealing]

You couldn't even handle the blood, when you cut yourself,

you almost passed out the other night. Pathetic.

Here's the thing.

My own blood makes me very queasy,

but other people's,

like my mom... like yours...

-Get away from me. -That doesn't bother me.

Get away from me!

I'm not gonna let you or any other woman

get in the way of what I want and what I deserve.

Do you hear me?

Especially, not Molly.

What did you just say?

[heart monitor beeping]

Hey. Hey.

Hey, Lexi.

Molly, I get it now.

You know, I finally understand what you were telling me

about finding true love.

I met someone and-and he's perfect.

I, I just know I can make him happy.

That's wonderful dear. Tell me who he is.

-Your husband. -[intense music]

[Molly] No! Stop! No, no!

[muffled screaming]

[heart monitor flatline beeps]

Help, help!

-[Alexis] She wasn't breathing. -Nurse, nurse!

[heart monitor flatline beeps]

[woman] Get Dr. Winston, quick.

Molly! Molly, Molly...

Surprise.

[Peter] Julie!

[muffled] Ah! Dad...

Dad!

-Dad! -Julie, Julie!

-[Julie whimpering] -[Alexis grunting]

-No! -Shut up!

This is all your fault!

Why don't you want your dad to be happy?

-What? -[groaning]

Everything I do is for this family.

Oh, God.

Please, please!

-[Julie] No, please. -I don't want him to suffer.

Please! Please, don't hurt him.

-No! -[grunting]

[intense music]

[grunting]

[groans]

[Julie grunting]

-[Peter] My God. -Dad, are you okay?

-Are you okay? -Yeah, I'm all right, sweetie.

-Are you? -Yeah, I'm fine.

-They're almost here, okay? -All right.

-Just hang in there. -I love you.

I know. I love you, too. I love you.

♪ When you try to get over the past ♪

♪ But the pictures still hang on the wall ♪

♪ You get up after you fall ♪

♪ And you think you've seen it all ♪

♪ When you know you have the way ♪

♪ But it doesn't seem... ♪

Hey, there she is.

[Julie] Hey, dad.

Flowers? You didn't need to do that.

Hey.

How's the head?

Ah, well, I'm fine, just a, just a few stitches

in my arm and I'm as right as rain.

The doctor said I can go home in the morning.

Good.

What is it, sweetie?

Nothing.

Look... [grunts]

I know you leave for school next week,

and I wanna tell you, it's okay.

Actually, dad, um...

Look, I've been thinking a lot about that

and I think I'm just gonna live at home this year.

-What? -Well...

I'm still gonna go to college,

just not Maine.

Not yet, at least.

I don't understand.

I'm gonna go to Cal Union, right here.

Now I can start my pre-med program there

and if I wanna transfer, I can.

-The credits count. I checked. -Julie...

Dad, it is already done.

I just think that, you know, after everything

that's happened, I'm just,

I am not ready to go across the country right now.

And I mean, after all this, don't you think

it'd be good for us to have a little more time together?

You're worried about your old man, aren't you?

Well, shouldn't I be?

I mean, I think it's pretty safe to say

that our little dating experiment

didn't exactly go as planned.

Maybe a little less than ideal.

I probably should've just gotten you a dog.

Yes, probably. Dog would've been good.

Much better.

I just know that there's never gonna be anyone else like mom.

No... but that's okay.

It's a mistake to live in the past, for either of us.

Yeah. I just miss her.

Me, too.

Come here, come here. It's okay.

-[Julie sniffles] -It's okay.

Listen, sweetheart, we're both gonna be just fine, all right?

There's a lot more livin' to do for both of us.

Yeah.

I love you, little bear.

I love you, too, dad.

Are you sure you're gonna be okay?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'm just gonna check some email and get some rest.

-I'll see you tomorrow morning. -All right.

Bye, baby.

♪ ...worry about the past ♪

♪ Just live in the moment you have... ♪

Hm...

♪ ...like it's your last ♪

[inhaling deeply]

[clanking]

[eerie music]

[woman] Thank you.

[cell phone ringing]

Hi.

Yes, I'm on the way now. Lunch in 45?

Okay, great. Yeah, I'm stoppin' in with a patient now.

Yeah, it's a wild one.

Okay, I'll be careful. Thank you.

Hi, Alexis.

Mm, hi. Yes, I'm Alexis.

Hi, sorry about the intrusion. I'm Dr. Crowe.

I've spoken with Dr. Douglas about your recent trauma,

and I had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Switzer

regarding your, uh, psychological history.

Um, I'm here to help with your evaluation.

I'd very much like to hear as much as possible

from your perspective, Alexis.

[chuckles]

Please, doctor, all my friends call me Lexi.

We're friends, right?

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