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♪ Here we go ♪

♪ Let's fight ♪

♪ Do it ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Hot... hot, hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ When I walk in the room like that ♪

♪ And they go ♪

♪ When I walk in, yeah, I walk fast ♪

♪ Pay attention the way the lights flash ♪

♪ When I walk in, the room is on ♪

♪ When I get going, I start showing up ♪

♪ Heat it, heat it up like fire, fire ♪

♪ Going up, can't get no higher ♪

♪ Better watch out ♪

♪ Just in case I get out So see me right now ♪

♪ Comin' in hot, comin' in hot ♪

♪ Locked in and loaded ♪

♪ I might just explode it ♪

♪ Can't get any closer ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Oh- oh, oh- oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Oh- oh, oh- oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Hot... hot, hot... ♪

Nora.

Oh, my God.

I did not expect to see you here.

Liz, it is so good to see you.

How did I not know you were back in town?

I thought you lived in the UK now.

Yes, I do. I'm just home for a quick visit.

My mom is recovering from cancer,

so I wanted to be with her... I would have reached out

when I got home, but I just...

Oh, no, no, no. I understand. I did hear she was sick.

I am so glad she's in remission.

- Thank you. Wait.

How did you get a ticket? We've been sold out for months.

Naomi took me as her plus- one.

Mm- hmm, thought it'd be fun to surprise you.

It's- It's a wonderful surprise.

Very unexpected.

I'm just so glad

you get to see my work come to life.

Oh, Liz, you did an amazing job with the event.

Everything is so...grand.

I feel like I'm crashing a royal ball.

That's the fun of it.

But you can be whoever you want to be.

Anyone can shine here.

Okay, here you go.

- Oh, thank you. - Oh, hello.

Good to see you.

So, don't kill me, but I have to tell you,

I nominated you for the Rising Star award.

What?

Well, when I heard you were coming,

I decided to turn in your résumé and portfolio.

Wait, what is this award?

It's the most highly-anticipated award at the Legacy Gala.

It goes to one new entrepreneur every year.

They get funding and a feature in Business Magazine.

Wow. Wow. That's an amazing opportunity.

Tracy Paige won last year, and look how successful she is.

I mean, she has that high-end salon

- on Baker Street. - She's so talented.

Nora, I had no idea you were a businesswoman.

Oh, I'm-I'm not exactly.

I'm-I'm an aspiring clothing designer.

Stop it. You are a clothing designer.

That's right. I remember you went through

that sewing phase in high school.

It's my dream, actually.

Project management just kind of felt like the safer path.

So that's the lane I stayed in.

Very cool.

Well, I have no say in the winner,

but I will keep my fingers crossed.

All right, well, I should go make my rounds,

but I'll talk to you later.

So...

You see who's bartending this year?

Oh, Daniel, God. I haven't seen him in years.

- Not since we broke up. - Oh, he'll be fine.

Join me on the dance floor.

Nah, I'm gonna go check out the awards table,

- see who my competition is. - Okay, going this way.

You're Margaret's daughter, right?

Yeah, that's right.

Oh, we met before,

at that fundraiser for the women's shelter.

You bid on a box of vintage fabrics we donated.

Said it was your first portfolio.

- Yeah. - Well, Margaret,

your mom, and I, we started volunteering there

right after that, and, well, we clicked right away,

both having daughters in fashion.

I do remember that, yeah.

I still have some of the fabric from that, actually.

Yeah, it's really good to see you.

Angela's work, it's really impressive.

Well, designing is in her blood.

My sister owns a clothing shop downtown,

and she noticed Angela's talents

at a very early age.

She started sewing when she was nine years old.

- Wow. - Mm-hmm.

She's been... working non-stop

on her latest collection,

and it is absolutely stunning.

Well, to be nominated alone is an incredible honor.

Right.

Well, I researched all the candidates

running against Angela, and I...had trouble

finding any of your work.

Oh, well, most of my work is in the early stages.

I'm still building up my portfolio.

Ah, that's great.

Pursuing what you love is always worth the time.

And this award...

well, would be life-changing for anyone,

especially someone with Angela's experience.

Right.

Well, best of luck to you.

Thank you.

First masquerade?

- How did you know? - You got this look in your eye

like you're not sure if you want to run or stay.

This is not usually my scene.

I'm trying my best to blend in,

but evidently it's not working.

Dom Carter.

Nora Evans.

You know, they say when you come to one of these things,

it's basically against the rules not to dance.

Oh, I'm more of a wallflower.

Not tonight.

♪ We could stay up till the morning ♪

♪ Do what we like ♪

♪ And never tired of dancing ♪

♪ Should do it all right ♪

♪ So wake me up, I wanna go ♪

♪ To all the places that you know ♪

- You're pretty good at this. - Ah, okay.

You're not so bad yourself for somebody

claiming to be a wallflower.

♪ 'Cause I catch it all around ♪

♪ I ain't ever comin' down, comin' down ♪

♪ All through the night ♪

What are you doing here?

My best friend took me as her plus-one.

And my friend is the event planner,

so I wanted to show my support.

- Liz Tassone. - Yeah. How do you know Liz?

Worked with her a couple times.

She gave me a ticket for tonight and thought

it'd be a great place to make some connections.

Well, I should... probably go find my friend,

but maybe I'll see you later?

Yeah, maybe another dance.

♪ Stop what you're doin' ♪

♪ Get in the moment ♪

♪ Show me some movement ♪

♪ Yeah, you can do it ♪

♪ Stop what you're doin' ♪

♪ Get in the moment ♪

♪ Show me some movement... ♪

Oh, my God.

- Laura. Laura. - Oh, Liz, thank God.

- What happened in there? - No idea. The police won't

tell me anything. I'm going to speak to them.

- Do you have a ride... - Yeah, I'm good.

- I'm waiting on a cab. - Okay.

There you are. Let's get out of here.

- Yes. - Come on.

How's your mom been since her diagnosis?

Oh, she's strong.

She's frustrated, but she's taking things

pretty well, all things considered.

I think she's more worried about me, to be honest.

Well, you've been going non-stop.

- Yeah. - And you should really think

about yourself, too. When do your boxes

- come in from the U.K.? - Not till next week,

so I'm gonna have to find a storage unit

while I look for a new place.

But I can't really find a new apartment

until I find a job, so it's just...

Okay, okay.

Breathe.

Everything is going to be fine.

And, hey, maybe this is a time

for you to think about your fashion line.

- Hmm. - I gotta go to work.

- Okay. - Do you wanna meet for coffee

- at my lunch? - Yes, sounds good.

- Okay. - Bye.

- Oh, thank you for the tea. - Mm-hmm.

It's almost noon. You haven't eaten anything.

- Can I make you something? - No, that's okay.

- I'll get up now. - Okay.

I'm gonna run into town, meet Naomi, run some errands.

Oh, great. I'm gonna run in with you.

I wanted to stop by the gym, see if they have

any classes I could keep up with.

I'm thinking water aerobics would be good.

Mom, I'm not sure going to the gym is such a good idea.

You're supposed to be taking it easy, remember?

Yeah, you're right.

Another day of rest will probably do me good.

My stomach's not been feeling so hot.

Thank you. You can take another anti-nausea,

- about an hour. - Okay.

Do you want me to pick you up anything while I'm in town?

Yeah, some bananas and oatmeal would be good.

Sure, no problem. I'll be back in a bit.

All right. Thank you, hon.

Nora?

- Hey. It's Dom. - Yeah. Hi.

Wow, it's really good to see you.

I tried to get a hold of you after we met last year,

but I didn't have your number, so...

I'm sorry. I lived overseas at the time,

so I guess it wouldn't have made much sense.

All right, no, that makes sense, I get that.

Well, how long are you gracing us

with your presence this time?

I moved back, actually.

My mom's not doing so well,

so I wanted to be close by to her.

- Mm. - I'm gonna stay with her

- until I find a new place. - Yeah.

Wow, that's-that's tough.

- I'm sorry to hear that. - Thanks.

Yeah, it's been rough, but we're staying positive.

- She's a fighter. - Yeah.

Look, since you're officially back,

I would just love it if maybe...

Nora.

Liz! Hi.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Wow. I'm sorry I haven't reached out.

- It's just been so hectic. - Oh, don't stress.

I know how busy you are with moving and taking care

of your mom.

I mean, I would ask you to join us now,

but Dom and I have an important business meeting.

No, no worries. I'm actually meeting Naomi.

She should be here any minute.

- All right. - Yeah.

Well, we'll talk soon.

Dom and I should get to it.

Last-minute Legacy Gala prep.

- Yep. - You're planning another one?

After what happened last year?

Oh, it was horrible.

Don't get me wrong, but we can come back from this.

Supporting new entrepreneurs has become such a staple

in our city. I have a feeling

this is going to be the best one yet.

All right, well, I will call you soon to plan something.

- I miss you. - I miss you, too.

- Tell Nay Nay I say hello. - I will.

Nora. You made it.

So I saw a job posting for a junior designer position

at this cute little boutique in town

called Violet Row, and I think I might apply.

Oh, actually that's exciting.

Very good. You do know that

it's Angela's Aunt Claire's boutique though, right?

Oh, no. I-I knew she had a shop in town.

I didn't know that was the one.

But isn't that Liz?

She referred to you as Nay Nay.

No. I hate that nickname.

She's planning another Legacy event.

Feels wrong. They haven't even caught the killer.

I agree. Apparently, Angela's dad is giving a speech.

Liz has raised all this money for the family,

and now they're doing a memorial in Angela's honor.

Hmm.

- Well, that's nice. - Right?

- Oh. Dom Carter? - Stop.

- He owns a catering company. - Let me see.

No.

Oh, you know what? I actually know this company.

I think he was the nominee for the Rising Star.

So, have you talked to Daniel?

No.

We saw each other last year, but we didn't speak.

Well, you know, he was questioned by the police.

He had a bit of a breakdown.

Everybody assumed he was gonna be arrested.

Daniel's so sensitive. I'm sure just being there

last year really upset him.

- Well, yeah. - He would never hurt anyone.

Oh, I know that. I like Daniel.

I'm just telling you about what everybody was saying

since you weren't here.

I mean, you left kind of quickly after that.

I should go.

I still have to pick up groceries for my mom

- before I head back. - Okay.

I'm really glad you called.

Yeah?

It's good to have you back.

Thanks.

So...

what kinds of things

do you like to do for fun?

Fun, fun, um...

- I love to cook. - Oh.

And...

honestly, I think the thing I enjoy most is just

hanging out with my family.

My sister, she's got these two kids

that I-I'm just crazy about them, so...

I spend every chance I can trying to spoil them rotten.

I mean-I mean, last week we went to the zoo,

and we just... We all had a blast together.

- That's really cute. - Oh, cute, yeah.

- Yes, it's really cute. - Cute.

So, do your parents live in the city, too?

No, no, they actually both passed on.

I'm sorry.

My dad actually passed away too, about ten years ago.

- Heart attack. - Oh.

I guess what I meant was...

my parents both died when I was really young.

It was a car accident, so it's just been

me and my sister for a while now.

And I guess that's why she's the most important person to me.

I guess, if my parents' passing taught me anything,

it's that...

time's precious, you know?

So, what about you, hm?

Any siblings?

No. No, it's just me.

I'm an only child. Mom's my only family.

Now, with her cancer...

I don't know, I'm just...I'm...

so afraid to lose her.

I don't want to stress her out more

by showing her that I'm scared, you know?

But it's okay to be afraid, right?

I mean, it's just...

shows you care about something.

Yeah. No, I know you're right.

It's just-just hard to keep that mindset, you know?

Yeah.

You want my advice?

Talk to your mom about it.

I mean, she's probably feeling the exact same way you are.

Yeah.

This rain was no help today, huh?

I kinda like it.

Look who's here.

- Daniel. - Hey.

He stopped by with flowers and brought our mail in for us.

I hope it's okay that I stopped by.

I...came to see Margaret.

She mentioned that you had moved back.

- Yeah. - Thought I'd...

stick around and see you.

Well, I'm gonna head upstairs

and leave you two to catch up.

So, since when are you hanging out with my mom?

Well, I ran into her at the new gym downtown.

You know, she was flustered with that whole Paul situation,

and I comforted her,

and we've been in contact ever since.

Paul Thornton? I thought they were friends.

So she didn't tell you.

No.

Things got pretty heated between the two of them.

I don't remember the exact details,

but she was pretty upset.

How come you didn't call me?

Well, come on, Nora. I thought she told you.

I would've reached out if I thought

there was any need to worry.

Oh, my God.

What is it?

Um...

It's nothing.

You know, I have a pretty bad headache,

so I think you should go.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem.

Well, I hope you feel better soon.

Yeah, thanks.

Hello, you.

Do you have time to talk?

Absolutely. Come on in.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

I didn't think anyone would be here.

I was just leaving.

Sorry, it's just...

sometimes you remind me of her.

Angela.

It just... caught me off guard.

It was so good catching up with you, Paul.

I appreciate your input.

This was in my mail.

I...

I can't believe this.

On top of that text you got last year.

Exactly.

I really don't think

hosting another event is a good idea.

Look, I understand you're rattled.

I'm not sure I can cancel at this point.

You know I would love to have you there, but...

If you feel like missing the event is

the safest thing to do, then I'll support that.

Even if this whole thing is just a big prank,

I feel like I'd be an anxious mess

the entire night if I went.

I promise you, it will be safe.

There's gonna be security everywhere.

I don't know.

You don't have to make a decision right this second.

What's the deal with Paul Thornton?

He's a good man. He's just grieving.

His family was incredibly close,

and losing Angela like that, it just...

shattered them.

I raised money to support the family,

but Paul wants to donate it to the Women's Center.

- In Angela's name. - Mm.

We're announcing it at the event.

I-I really think

that coming would be good for you.

Yeah, maybe.

I-I just...

I need more time to think about it.

But you might be right.

You know, maybe going will give me the closure

that I've been looking for.

Maybe.

- Everything okay? - Yeah, of course.

What you doing?

Well, I was thinking...

Liz's event this weekend is all anyone can talk about.

What do you think about taking me as your plus-one?

A group from my graduating class are going,

and I haven't seen most of them in years.

Mom, you're not strong enough. You need to be taking it easy.

Listen, getting sick again

has really shifted my perspective on things.

I don't want to sit at home and watch the world pass me by.

Going to the event could be dangerous.

I know what my limits are, okay?

- I'll be fine. - Can you please just

listen to me on this?

It's really not a good idea.

What happened between you and Paul Thornton?

I thought you two were friends.

We were.

We had a bit of a falling-out.

I don't know, there was this strange incident

- when I was coming... - Margaret!

...out of the gym last year.

- Hey. - Hey.

Hey, you got yoga today?

Just finished my Pilates class.

Headed home for my weekly phone call with Nora.

Back in the U.K., is she?

Yeah. I miss her.

Pretty convenient

that she fled town after Angie's murder.

Convenient?

She knew she had no chance

of winning that award against my Angie.

I talked to Nora that night.

The envy was clear on her face.

I can't imagine what you are going through,

but taking this out on Nora...

it's not going to bring Angela back.

Karma has a funny way of catching up with us.

You should have said something.

He can't talk to you like that.

It was very unsettling.

Is that why you switched gyms?

You're avoiding him?

I'm not avoiding him. I just happened

to change gyms at the same time.

And besides, they're by my nail salon and I like them.

You're not going to the gala.

I don't need your permission.

I feel like I'm being locked away from the world,

and I just want to feel normal.

But things are not normal.

We can't just pretend

that everything is fine when it's not.

I just... want what's best for you.

Fine.

I'll stay home.

Please don't be upset.

We can plan something fancy for your birthday.

We can invite a whole bunch of people.

We can make a big thing of it.

That sounds nice.

So you said Liz is coming, right?

Yes, and be nice.

- We're not teenagers anymore. - Yeah, yeah, I will.

She's been a good friend to me,

especially in this last year.

She's been reaching out and checking in,

and I want to reciprocate.

Especially now that I'm home for good.

There she is.

- Hi, ladies. - Hi.

- Hi. - Good to see you.

- Liz, you look great. - Oh, I do what I can.

Thanks for inviting me out. I needed an excuse

to leave the cave that has become my office.

I'm exhausted.

So, let's get straight into it.

Who has any hot gossip?

Well, Nora went on a date this morning,

so does that count?

Absolutely it does.

- Spill the tea. - It was with Dom, actually.

We met so briefly last year at the gala,

and when I saw him at the coffee shop,

I don't know, the sparks just

- came rushing by. - Wait, wait, Dom Carter?

You went on a date with Dom Carter?

- I know, right? - How did that happen?

I don't know. He asked me out,

and I said yes.

I didn't think he was your type.

- Oh, jealous, Liz? - No, no.

I'm just surprised, that's all.

Oh, okay. And then Nora came home

to her ex-boyfriend in her mother's kitchen.

- So she's had quite the day. - Nay Nay!

My goodness, what a day indeed.

- Daniel, I assume? - Yeah.

- Were the sparks flying? - No.

He was there to see my mom.

We spoke briefly, but nothing deep.

I like Daniel. He's a good guy.

- Yeah. - He's really been

dragged through the trenches, though, hasn't he?

- What do you mean? - Oh,

the things people are saying.

I don't believe a word of it, of course.

I mean, I still hired him this year, despite everything.

I got a lot of heat for that, but I stand by my choice.

I heard he struggled with what happened,

- but we all did. - Yeah.

No one can blame him for that.

And he knew Angela, right?

They went to bartending school?

I didn't know that. Yeah, that explains

why he had a harder time with her death.

- So you haven't heard? - Heard what?

There's a reason the police were keeping such a close eye on him.

That night, Daniel was found covered in Angela's blood.

I knew the police were looking for someone,

but I had no idea it was Daniel.

No, there has to be some sort of explanation.

He would have been charged by now

if the police had any solid evidence.

- Right. - That's my thought exactly.

So, did he give an explanation?

Well, I had to ask him about it personally before

- hiring him again. - So, what'd he say?

Well, he said he was going to get more wine

when he heard a scream.

Then when he went to see what the commotion was about...

he walked in on Angela covered in blood.

When he tried to help her, she ran out into the dance hall

before he could do anything.

So...

Daniel just happened to be in the wrong place

at the wrong time that night?

Or he's lying and has something to do with it.

- Bye, girls. - Bye.

What she said about Daniel, that's intense, right?

Yeah. That was hard to hear.

Do you believe the story that he told her?

I'm not sure.

- Oh, this is me. - Okay.

- Are you gonna be okay? - Yeah.

- Talk tomorrow? - Yes.

- Okay... night. - Good night.

- Do you recognize this mask? - No.

I've seen masks like it, but not that exact one.

Do you know who Angela Thornton is?

She was the woman who was killed last year.

I worked the case. It's still unsolved.

This, on top of the note and the newspaper clipping,

someone's trying to send you a message.

Are you intending to make an appearance at the event?

I don't think so, no.

Who do you know that's gonna attend?

My friend Liz runs the event.

Dom Carter. He does the catering.

He and I reconnected recently.

And we've had some tense interactions

with Paul Thornton.

- He's supposed to be there. - And Daniel, of course.

Daniel Hayes.

How do you know Daniel Hayes?

They're very close. They used to date.

I saw a spark when he was over.

- Daniel was over here recently? - He stopped by, yeah.

How about Liz and Dom?

Have they been here? Do they know where you live?

Liz knows where I live.

I grew up in this house.

Dom, I've mentioned the area,

but not the exact address.

And Paul?

He's been here, yes, but he's not been inside.

We used to carpool to our volunteer services.

He and my mom haven't been as close since Angela died.

I think he blames me for her murder.

And why would he think that?

We were nominated for the same award.

He thinks I'm jealous.

He even told my mom that I looked envious that night,

but I barely knew her.

I admired her work, but I would never hurt her.

Hmm. Right.

We'll take this in and dust it for prints,

see if we find anything, but...

you should be alert.

If anything happens, anything at all,

you call me, okay?

Take care.

- I'll be in touch. - Thank you, Detective.

You didn't tell me about the newspaper clippings.

- Mom, I was... - Don't you dare try to say

that you were just protecting me.

I should have said something.

Me getting sick doesn't mean

that I don't get a say in things anymore.

All you're doing is shutting me out.

Mom...

Mom?

Gonna make some coffee. Want a fresh one?

Mom?

Mrs. Evans.

Liz, how lovely to see you!

- You, too. How are you? - Oh, you know,

I've just been keeping busy, you know.

Just had to come into town today to get my nails done

for my biweekly nail appointment.

Oh, they look great.

- Oh, thank you. - Self-care is so important.

It does so much for the mind and soul.

I completely agree.

Maybe I'll book myself a spa day.

You've inspired me. Well, once work

slows down a little. You know how it is.

Oh, yeah. I mean, just...

look at you.

I mean, watching you as a child

growing up, you were so unsure of yourself.

But wow.

I mean, you're all anyone can talk about.

You should be very proud of yourself.

You are so incredibly sweet.

And just know,

you would be so welcome at the event tonight.

I'd hope Nora would have brought you as her plus-one.

I would have loved that.

I even know what dress I'd wear.

But...

I understand the situation's complicated.

But if you change your mind,

just know you would be welcome.

Thank you.

Hey. Didn't hear you come in.

You look nice. Are you going out again?

Yeah, Dom invited me over for lunch.

But I'll only be gone for a couple hours,

and I can reschedule if you want me

- to stay here with you. - No, you go out

and have your fun.

At least one of us should.

Mom, I know you're still upset.

I'm sorry I kept you in the dark about the newspaper clipping.

Here it is.

Just as beautiful as I remember.

I don't remember seeing that dress.

It's stunning.

That's 'cause I've never worn it before.

I was thinking about wearing it to the party tonight.

I'd love for my friends to see me in it.

Next year, Mom.

And what makes you think I'm gonna be here next year?

Please don't say that.

I'm gonna go take a bath.

You have fun on your date.

All right, you can really cook.

I mean, you do know I own a catering company, right?

Right.

Oh, are you waiting on a text?

Service isn't great here, but if you head out front,

you should get some decent reception.

No, it's okay. It's nothing urgent.

Just thinking about my mom.

We didn't leave things in a great place earlier.

Ahh. So I take it you didn't have a chance

to talk to her about how you were feeling?

No, I tried. It just...

- It didn't go so well. - Hmm.

Well, you still have time.

Speaking of time, um,

I really should be getting to the event hall.

I just want to make sure everything's set up right.

Of course.

And you're sure you're not coming?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Are you at all worried about anything happening tonight?

I mean, I guess I'm a little on edge.

But, hey, if I see anything suspicious,

I'll let you know.

Thanks.

And maybe you can just shoot me a text

so I know you're okay.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem.

Hi. It's Naomi.

Leave me a message and I'll call you back when I can.

Hey, it's me. I just got out of yoga

and my mom's already in bed,

so I just wanted to see if you wanted to come over,

do some last-minute interview prep

in case I get a call for that junior designer role.

Honestly, I would not be surprised

if Paul put in a word to not hire me, but I don't know.

I want to be prepared just in case.

Mm. And maybe we can watch a movie after.

Okay, call me back. Bye.

Dom, I just saw a tray go without the allergy information.

- That can't be happening. - No, no, no.

That shouldn't have happened here. I'll go check.

I fixed it. Don't worry.

I just thought you should know.

Thanks.

Hey.

It's going great. Really is.

Thanks. I just...

I want everything to be perfect.

Yeah.

I love this song. Should we dance?

Um, not right now. Maybe later?

No problem.

I have to go talk to the bar.

They keep giving out champagne

when I specifically told them it was for VIPs only.

♪ Let's skip to the chase ♪

♪ I want the passion, not the strings... ♪

Mom?

Mom.

No.

Hello. This is Margaret Evans.

I can't come to the phone right now,

but if you leave me a message, I'll call you right back. Bye.

Mom, you didn't tell me you decided to go tonight.

It's not safe.

Can you call me back as soon as you get this?

You need to leave immediately.

Hey.

My mom is there. You need to find her.

Purple dress.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Slow down, slow down. What-What's going on?

She's in trouble. Someone threatened to hurt her.

Okay. Hey. I'm gonna find her. I promise.

Hello. This is Margaret Evans. I can't come...

Nora! I didn't think you were coming.

Have you seen my mom?

No. I didn't even know she was here.

I need to find her right away.

- What's going on? - She's in trouble, Daniel.

Someone threatened to hurt her. I need to get her out of here.

- Have you tried calling her? - It goes straight to voicemail.

I'm really worried about her.

I'll do a lap of the ballroom. You go check the corridor.

There's a bunch of private rooms back there.

- She might be resting. - Okay. Okay. Thank you.

Liz told me you weren't coming.

- I changed my mind. - What's your hurry?

I think we should talk.

- Not now, Paul. - I'll find you later.

Mom?

No!

Oh!

- Wha-What's going on? - I was just attacked.

What? Are-Are you hurt?

I'm fine. I'm...

Go back to the event hall.

No, no, no. We need to find my mom.

What if someone's already gotten to her?

Okay.

Mom. Mom.

Mom. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Dom, I don't feel a pulse.

Mom, wake up. Wake up!

Call someone, please!

Mom, please wake up. Please wake...

Yes. I need an ambulance here right now.

We've got somebody that's not waking up.

Not responsive.

Please wake up, Mom.

You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay.

- Nora? - Oh, thank you for coming.

How's your mother doing? What are the doctors saying?

Not much. They're running tests now.

Oh, God.

Hey, it's Liz. I think I should give her an update. Yeah?

Thanks.

Ms. Evans, I have an update on your mother's condition.

What happened to her?

Your mother was poisoned.

- Poisoned? - You did well bringing her in.

The poison was caught early,

and we were able to flush it out.

- So, she's gonna be okay? - Yes.

She's weak, but we expect her to recover.

And I must tell you, we have informed the police.

- They should be here shortly. - Of course.

She's heavily sedated,

but you can go and sit with her now.

We'll monitor her closely overnight,

and she will need to stay in our care

for a few days, maybe a week.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you.

Hey. Thank God you found her.

You saved her life.

I really want to go be with her.

Can you tell Dom I said thank you and I'll call him tomorrow?

- Sure. Anything you need. - Thank you.

I'm right here, Mom.

I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.

Nora.

Nora, wake up.

Mom. You're awake.

How are you feeling?

What am I doing here?

- What happened? - You were poisoned.

- What? - You're gonna be okay.

Doctor said you're just gonna feel a little weak,

but no lasting damage.

I don't understand.

What's the last thing you remember?

What were you drinking?

I was dancing. And I saw Liz.

And we-we talked.

And Daniel came over with a glass of champagne.

Daniel gave you the champagne?

This is all so fuzzy.

What about Paul? Did you see him at all?

We talked briefly, I think.

It's okay. It's okay. Just rest.

Why did you go to the gala?

When am I ever gonna have the opportunity

to see all my friends all dressed up?

Life's too short.

I feel like I've been in hiding ever since my diagnosis.

I never meant to make you feel like you were in hiding.

I just wanted so badly for you to recover from this.

We already lost Dad.

I'm was so afraid to lose you.

I'm not going anywhere.

You should go home and get some rest.

I could use a shower.

I won't be gone long. I'll come right back.

Hello. You've reached Liz Tassone.

Please leave me a message and I'll get back to you.

Hey. It's Nora. Can we talk?

Call me back as soon as you get this.

- Hey. - Hi.

- Brought breakfast. - Sorry I'm not dressed.

- I just got out of the shower. - Mm, it's fine.

How's your mom doing?

Come on in.

She's gonna be okay.

That's good.

That's really good.

How are you doing? I mean, did you have a chance

to talk to the police about your attacker?

Yeah. I gave a statement to the detective.

She was really nice.

Seems determined to solve the case.

But it was really dark.

I didn't see much.

There's not much I can really share.

There's gotta be something, though, right?

I scratched the crap out of the person's arms.

They took samples from underneath my nails.

- So maybe they'll find a match. - That's something, yeah?

- I'll be right back. - Mm.

Oh.

I got your message. Can I come in?

I was absolutely devastated when I heard about Margaret.

- Hi, Dom. - Hi.

Told you these events could be dangerous.

Look what happened.

My mom almost died.

I have been up all night.

My stomach is in knots.

I just wanted this event to be perfect.

I did everything I could to make it safe.

It's not just my mom, Liz.

I was attacked.

- What? - I made it out,

but just-just barely.

These aren't random. These are calculated.

And I've been saying it since Angela died last year.

I can't believe this.

I should have listened to you.

I should never...

I should never have hosted another event.

I-I have to talk to the press.

I have to find out if anyone else was targeted.

This was my final gala.

It is done.

It's for the best.

Is your mom okay?

She's gonna recover.

I understand you're upset.

I just hope that one day you're able to forgive me.

I think I just...

I need more time.

I'll give you some space.

She can just be so out of touch.

Why couldn't she have canceled the gala last year?

She seemed pretty upset.

I mean, those events mean everything to her.

Canceling next year's, it's a pretty big gesture.

I guess.

She said she made a statement this morning.

Have you read it?

Here it is.

"My heart is with Margaret Evans as she recovers,

and I am personally covering all of her medical expenses

to ensure she receives the best possible care.

She's not just a guest, but a dear friend.

And I will do everything in my power to support her

and find those responsible for this terrible act.

I must humbly acknowledge

that this may have been the last gala."

I mean, she sounds sincere,

but it could just be damage control.

Yeah. But I don't know.

She seemed pretty wreck just now.

Look, I, um... I really want to be with my mom.

- Yeah. I'll call you later? - Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Hey.

How is she?

I heard she was poisoned. Is that true?

Yeah.

That's horrible.

Have the police found anything or...

No.

And you know what?

I am tired of waiting for answers.

What do you mean?

I know who did this.

It's the same person who's been texting me.

- What are you doing? - "Meet me in person.

Stop hiding and playing games."

Are you sure that blackmailing a killer is a good idea?

This person is really dangerous.

I don't care.

I am tired of being the victim here.

There. I sent it.

What was that?

I have no idea.

It came from your pocket.

What the hell is this, Daniel?

I don't know. I swear.

That's not mine. I've never seen that phone before.

You gave my mom the champagne last night. She told me.

I didn't do anything to your mom.

- What are you doing? - I trusted you.

You sent me to search for my mom.

You set me up to be attacked.

That's not true. This is insane.

Last year, you were found covered in Angela's blood.

But that was what, supposed to be me?

I care about you and your mom.

I would never do anything to hurt either of you.

You know me.

I-I thought I did.

I'm calling the police.

What? I didn't do this.

Yes. I need to report a crime.

I'm at the Riverside Hospital, and I need police here ASAP.

- Hey. - Hey.

I got here as fast as I could. Where is he?

He's with the police.

I can't believe he had the nerve

to come and see your mother after everything he did.

Ms. Evans?

It's safe now. You can go back to your mother.

- Thank you. - So, it was him?

Well, he's being detained for questioning,

but we have a team working on the cell phone.

We'll do everything we can to get to the bottom of this,

I assure you.

I think I should let Liz know what happened.

I'll give her a call, and I'll just meet you upstairs.

No, actually, I want to tell her myself.

I'm gonna go to her place.

- You want me to come with you? - No, that's okay.

Um, Nora mentioned that you were with her

when she found her mother.

- Yeah. - What about before that?

When she was attacked in one of the back rooms, where were you?

Me? Um, I was looking for Nora's mother.

We split up. You went to the back.

I stayed in the front, and there's the main hall.

I'd like to chat with you some more. I have some questions.

Can you come down to the station sometime today?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure. Of course. I can come now.

Excellent. I'll meet you there.

I'll call you when I get some updates on your mother's case.

Thank you.

Oh, my God. I can't believe this.

I had no idea he was capable of something like this.

I just, um...I wanted to be the one to tell you.

I knew he was going through a hard time,

but...I misjudged him completely.

He seemed all right when he was at my house.

I just... I don't understand it.

What drove him to do this to me?

He hasn't dated anyone since the two of you broke up.

And he talked about you all the time,

like he was stuck in the past.

He talked about me? How?

He would just bring you up at random times,

like he couldn't let go.

I thought it was a bit weird, but nothing more.

I mean, you're amazing.

Every guy's been obsessed with you since high school.

I thought this was no different.

I had no clue.

I disregarded him completely after we broke up.

I had no idea I was putting myself in danger

and putting my mom at risk.

- Oh, Nora. - I just feel like an idiot.

You couldn't have known.

You did everything you could.

You saved your mom.

And now Daniel is gonna pay

for what he's put both of you through.

You don't have to do this alone.

So, you catered the event this year

and attended as a guest last year.

Yeah, that's correct.

And you know Liz well? You close?

I've been getting to know her better lately,

and we get along just fine.

What time did you arrive at the event venue?

Early. Right after lunch.

I'm sorry. Um,

I'm not a suspect here or anything, am I?

Mr. Carter, Angela's death and the subsequent attacks,

they were not random acts of violence.

They were calculated.

And they were carried out by someone with intimate knowledge

of the event's inner workings.

Well, yeah, I would agree with you on that.

I mean, but you have Daniel in custody.

He had the phone on him that had the messages being sent to Nora.

Daniel may have had the phone in his possession,

but that does not mean he sent the messages.

Anyone can plant a phone, Mr. Carter.

- Okay. - Liz gave me a schedule

of the setup for the agenda for that day.

You had a meeting with Daniel scheduled for 4 p.m.

what was that concerning?

We were going over last-minute menu changes.

Who called the meeting?

I did. I wanted the meeting.

All right. Then let's start at the top.

Spare no detail.

I just got a message from Dom.

He just left the station and said they let Daniel go.

- What? - They didn't arrest him.

They let him go after questioning.

Dom just saw him in the parking lot.

They must not have had enough evidence.

But he had the phone on him.

Unless someone planted it on him.

Is that crazy to think?

It's not impossible.

He did bartend the event.

Someone could have easily just slid it in his pocket.

I don't know what to think anymore.

- What are you doing here? - Nora told me what happened.

Okay, look, I don't have the energy

to tell my whole side of the story.

I told the cops everything. It wasn't me.

I believe you. Can I come in now?

This whole thing, it's a mess.

I'm being set up.

I know.

You want a drink? I need another one.

Thanks.

Yeah, the cops, they don't even care what I had to say.

If I wasn't for my lawyer, I'd probably be locked up right now.

I didn't touch her, Liz. I-I swear.

I know. I said I believed you.

So, what are you doing here right now?

Just thought I should check up on you.

Figured you'd need a friend right now.

Thanks.

You should have seen the way Nora looked at me.

Like she hated me.

You don't have to worry about Nora.

I'll take care of her.

So, what makes you so sure I didn't do this?

Because I did.

What?

I know canceling was the right thing to do,

but part of me is really gonna miss it.

I'm sure you've got other projects

you can pour yourself into, though, right?

I mean, sure, it might take a little bit of time

before you find something quite as large as the Legacy Gala,

but, I mean, you're gonna get there.

I guess it's just...

Those events made me feel seen.

I always had to fight just to prove my worth.

When the events became so popular,

I felt like I finally made it.

I can definitely relate to that.

Hey.

There's something I've been wanting to ask you

that's really been weighing on me.

You know you can talk to me about anything, Dom.

I really care about Nora a lot,

but I just think she looks at me as a friend right now.

I just want to show her how much I care, you know?

Look, I get it. I get it.

She's going through a lot right now,

but, like, I thought I would just invite

her over to my place, cook her a dinner,

just get her out of the city for a little bit.

A nice home-cooked meal, and...

I have to tell her how I feel.

You're a good man, Dom.

You should invite her.

She'll finally be able to relax

and hopefully let her guard down a bit.

Plus, I can put in a good word for you.

- You'd do that? - For you? Absolutely.

I hate the feeling of the killer still being out there.

The police swear that my mom is safe at the hospital,

but I just can't help but think the worst.

I don't know how to protect her.

She's safe.

And if we need to take turns visiting, we will?

Good morning, Nora.

Is everything okay?

Did something happen with my mom?

- Your mother is fine. - What is it?

I'm sorry to tell you this,

but Daniel Hayes was found dead in his home last night.

What?

A family member stopped by to check on him

and found his body.

Oh, God.

And that's not all.

Um, in his home, we found a vial of the poison

used against your mother.

So, it was Daniel all along?

That's what it looks like, yeah.

I'm sorry, Mom. I know how much you liked him.

I guess we didn't know him as well as we thought we did.

- Yeah. - It's a lot to take in.

You're doing the best you can.

We're safe now.

- Uh, I'll be right back, okay? - Okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

What are you doing here?

I-I brought your mom some baked goods.

I thought she might like it more than the hospital food.

That's very kind of you.

I heard about Daniel.

Yeah, it's really messed up.

I was thinking you've just been under so much stress recently.

I'd love you to come out to my place tonight.

You know, I'll cook, you'll relax.

It'll be quiet, simple, no pressure.

Can I think about it and let you know?

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Who's that?

That's Dom. He brought some treats for you

and he invited me over to his place tonight.

Well, that sounds lovely. You should go.

No, I want to stay here with you.

You've been here all day.

You deserve to have some fun.

And isn't that the guy you really like?

- Yeah, I like him. - Then you should go.

I'm safe here.

You deserve some time to yourself

and to get to know this man better.

Are you sure?

Go.

I'll be back first thing in the morning, okay?

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

Your mother's asleep.

Thanks for staying with her, Naomi.

It's no problem at all.

I'm just glad you're getting some space.

You deserve a break.

Thanks. Hey, I'm actually pulling up to Dom's now,

so I should probably let you go, okay?

Nora. You made it.

I wasn't expecting to see you here.

I am so happy you're here. Can I get you a drink?

Sorry. I'm-I'm a little thrown.

I-I thought Dom asked me here for some one-on-one time.

I guess I misread the situation.

You know what? A drink would be great.

- Red okay? - Yeah.

Great.

Make yourself comfortable.

Thanks.

Isn't this place beautiful?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

He renovated it himself.

I always joke about him starting a construction company,

but he proved me wrong

with his catering empire, so what do I know?

Yeah, you know what? He did mention

that he did some renovations last time I was here.

Oh.

You've been here before.

Where is Dom?

Oh, he-he just stepped out to get dinner.

He should be back soon.

So, it seems like you and Dom have a pretty close friendship.

Yeah. We clicked immediately.

We have so much in common.

Our past, our struggles.

Not everyone has everything handed to them.

Right. Yep.

From what I can tell, he seems like a pretty amazing guy.

Oh, he is.

He's strong and also...

incredibly sensitive.

You know, he's-he's confided in me about his past,

and I can see how much it scarred him,

how-how, uh, deeply he feels.

He's been gone a while. Shouldn't he be back by now?

Any minute.

You should drink your wine.

I think I'll...

I'll wait till Dom gets back, actually.

I'm so glad we had this time alone.

You know, there's-there's something

I've been meaning to talk to you about.

Yeah, me, too, actually. Um, I just...

I'm gonna use the restroom really quick.

Hurry back.

Oh, my God.

Dom. Dom.

You're really not making this easy.

Not quite the spectacular death I initially hoped for,

but this will do fine.

The messages.

The break-in.

My mother.

- Finally, you're catching up. - She could have died.

It worked, didn't it?

You came running like I knew you would.

You're insane!

No.

I'm a product of you.

You have been ruining my life since we were kids.

While I scraped and clawed for any recognition,

you just breathed and everyone applauded.

You skipped every prep meeting.

Still, you got the scholarship that I bled for.

Every teacher, all the popular girls,

every guy I ever liked, they all looked at you first.

And then you show up to my event.

Finally a place where I shine.

Stealing my stage yet again.

Naomi nominated me for that award.

I had nothing to do with it.

Plus, Angela would have been the one to...

You killed her.

You held a memorial for her and everything.

You're sick.

Angela was an unfortunate mistake.

That was meant to be you.

You've taken everything from me.

And then you come back into my life

and you steal the one thing I've always wanted.

What?

I've been in love with Dom for years.

And then you show up and steal him from me.

I-I would have...backed off

if I ever knew that you liked him.

- Liz, I swear. I swear. - Doesn't matter anymore.

He'll be up soon.

And when he is, I'll tell him everything.

How you attacked me.

How I had no choice but to defend myself.

And he'll believe me.

Oh, God. Come on. Please.

Come...

Yeah.

Please don't do this. Please.

Please.

Liz. Please.

- I'm so glad you're all right. - Hey.

What happened in there?

I mean, where is she?

They took her to the hospital. She's in police custody.

And when she's stable, they're going to arrest her.

Wow.

I don't believe it.

She was going to kill me, too,

and tell you it was self-defense.

But I got away.

Hey. Come here.

Okay. It's over, right?

You saved us.

Hey. You saved us.

Last box officially unpacked.

Yep. Finally.

It really is a nice place, Nora.

- Just your style. - Right?

I love it here already so much.

I have my front porch for my morning coffee.

There's a yoga studio just down the road.

- It's perfect. - Mm-hmm.

And within walking distance to me.

Exactly. We all win.

- So, when does Dom come over? - He should be here any minute.

- You seem so happy with him. - I really am.

It's just so natural and easy.

Yeah. No games. No drama. It's really refreshing.

Well, I knew he was the one.

- Stop. - I did.

So, where is he taking you for supper?

That new Italian place on Fifth.

Yeah. He wanted to take me somewhere special

to celebrate my new designer job at Violet Row.

I don't know. Everything just feels like it's coming together.

- I'm so proud of you, honey. - Thanks, Mom.

Oh, that should be him.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

Paul. Hey.

I wasn't sure if I should come by,

but my sister told me she hired you at Violet Row,

and I just wanted to say congratulations.

She said your portfolio was very impressive.

Thanks. Yeah, I'm still kind of in shock.

Uh, I brought you something.

They were Angela's.

I don't know if you'd even want them,

but if you do, they're yours as a peace offering.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

She didn't get to use them, but maybe you can.

This really means a lot. Thank you.

I was thinking maybe if you're up for it,

I could stop by the boutique sometime,

see what you're working on.

I'd love that. Yeah.

Do you want to come in for a bit? My mom's here.

I'm sure she would really love to see you.

Really?

Sure.

Okay, great. Come on.