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How have you been responding to the medication, Maria?

She's been withdrawn.

I think it's getting worse.

Explain what you mean.

Before the medication, she was talking a lot more.

Now, I'm lucky if I even get a simple answer to a

question of, baby, would you like some more coffee?

Is this some of the side effects of the medication?

For the first couple of weeks, yes.

At least until her body gets used to it.

Dr. Cannon, it's been more than two weeks.

It's been six weeks.

Should I be worried?

No, I don't think so.

Have you returned back to work?

No, I haven't.

I don't think it's a good idea to be leaving her alone.

I think she'll return back to work.

The sooner the better for Maria.

I've been doing some research online on some info.

And a form suggesting maybe getting her a realistic dog.

What are your thoughts on that, doctor?

I don't think that's a good thing.

The state that Maria's in now, bringing that type

of attachment in will only bring fuel to the fire.

May I suggest you contact a friend of mine who specializes in home care for Maria.

This will help you get back to work and to get her back to normal.

Will she ever be back to normal?

The grief has no expiration date.

Surrounded with love, that tends to help.

And I'll see you two in two weeks.

Baby, you haven't assessed your food.

You're not hungry?

You ready for your bath?

Baby, please talk to me.

Say something.

Say something.

He was referred by a close colleague of mine, Donald Cannon.

Yes.

He said that you could supply home care services for my wife.

So what is it that you truly need from us, Mr. Brooks?

Recently we lost our daughter.

She's grieving tremendously.

She's barely said two words since passing.

I can't imagine losing a child is heartbreaking, I'm sure.

I haven't been able to get her back up and going.

What did she do before your daughter's passing?

She was a pastry chef.

She No, nothing.

I just want my wife back.

I mean, I know that grief doesn't have a time limit on it.

But I need to get back to work.

I just want us to move past this.

I understand.

Grief is tricky, Mr. Brooks.

Moving on is hard.

When it's so fresh.

However, I do offer home care services.

I have a nurse that can assist her.

Our services consist of activities, take her for

walks, things that will bring her back around.

May I ask, is she eating?

No, barely.

She takes a bite of a coffee?

Water?

Oh, she loves a coffee.

I do have a nurse.

Her name is Carla Wells.

There were awful round-the-clock services for her.

Do you have a room available?

Yes, I do actually.

When would you like the services to start?

As soon as possible.

I need to get back to work.

OK, we need to discuss her schedule.

Although it mentions round-the-clock services, my nurses are off on the weekends.

Is there going to be a problem?

No.

I'm sure I can manage the weekends.

Well, it's settled.

Thank you.

You can expect Carla to drop by tomorrow.

Thank you.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Maria,

sweetheart, I'm going back to work today.

You're not going to be home alone.

OK?

There's a nurse that's coming here to help assist you with anything that you may need.

OK?

I'm going back to work.

That's her.

Carla?

Carla Wells.

Please, come in.

Carla, this is my wife, Maria.

Maria, this is Carla.

She'll be taking care of you.

Let's know what she does.

She doesn't respond.

She sits in that chair all day.

So, normally I try to wake up in the mornings and fix breakfast.

It's not a big breakfast anymore.

She doesn't eat as much now.

I wasted a lot of food.

She will take a bite of a bagel.

And she will drink her coffee.

And she likes it hot.

Some mornings, she likes to go out and sit in the day room.

That's pretty much her daily routine.

What happened?

Let me show you to your room.

This room, South limits.

I don't leave her to see it.

We lost our daughter.

After years of trying, once we finally got the

daughter that we prayed for, she died two months later.

Maria still hasn't recovered.

Something happened during the cesarean that

caused her to have an emergency hysterectomy.

So now,

the chances of us having another child are not.

I understand.

Here's your room.

I hope it's accommodated for you.

Yes, it is.

Well, I guess I better get going.

I should be home around like 6pm later on this evening.

Also remember, no matter how she rejects or receives you, she can never fire you.

I paid the contract and signed.

Okay, would you like me to prepare dinner?

That's in our contract as well.

Yeah, that sounds great.

Okay, what would you like me to make?

What's her favorite?

She likes salad.

And she also happens to like meatloaf.

Meatloaf and salad?

We'll just do the meatloaf.

Okay, that sounds good.

Meatloaf, string beans and potatoes?

Country girl.

Born and raised?

Thank you again, Carla, for taking on such a difficult task.

You're welcome.

Alright.

Mrs. Brooks, would you like some more coffee?

Yes.

Come out of there now!

I'm sorry.

He told you not to go in there.

Don't let it happen again.

Avery?

Welcome back, my boy.

What's up, bro?

You holding it together?

Yeah, it's rough.

But Maria and I, we're gonna get through this.

Of course you are.

Maria doing good, though?

Yeah, she is.

But she's still not talking.

Hit it pretty hard, huh?

Yeah, she definitely took a turn for the worst.

I just hired a round-the-clock home care service to

help her get back to doing the things she loved to do.

Plus, I needed to get back to work.

I feel that.

You don't think you came back too soon, though?

No.

And bills ain't gonna pay themselves.

Well, Mrs. Barnett sent me here to tell you she

needs that Winston to counter her debts by noon.

Some things never change, I see.

You the man.

She just knows you can make it happen, that's all.

You could too, if you can stop parlaying.

Hey, my gambling is not the problem.

Then what is?

It's that competitor's tricking me, boy.

Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Barnett needs your reports by the end of the day.

I got it.

I'll get them done.

Hey, how was work?

It was good.

Um, did I receive a package today?

No, you didn't.

Well, I'm waiting on a very important package.

When it gets here, can you make sure it sits in my home place?

I sure will.

You gotta smell really good in here.

Well, it's about done.

Come on, have a seat.

Sure.

Why don't you join us?

Oh, no.

I'm gonna eat later.

Oh, please.

After you've been slaving over still all day, this is the least you can do.

Okay, sure.

So, how did today go?

It went pretty well.

She stayed to herself.

She did ask for another cup of coffee, but that was pretty much it.

She went in the room, Avery.

What'd you say on it?

She went in our daughter's room.

I'm sorry.

I got the rooms confused.

I was only in there a quick second.

I've asked you not to go in there.

Please respect our wishes.

As you can see, it would upset her.

Yes, I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

Better not.

What up, boy?

What's up, bro?

You going to get drinks with the fellas tonight?

No.

Can't do that.

Maria stood down, huh?

It's not happening overnight, Angelo.

Yeah, I know.

That's my bad, bro.

Mr. Brooks, don't forget your meeting with Mrs. Barnett at 3 p.m.

Okay.

Thank you.

What you over here looking at, boy?

Yo.

This is not the dawgs I be seeing on TikTok.

That's crazy.

Please tell me you're not finna get Maria one of these dawgs, bro.

None of you two.

No, you don't, bro.

Trust me.

I'm going to send you the video I saw on TikTok.

It's crazy.

You're going to have to let her grieve naturally, bro.

This is not a good idea.

Nice voice and concern.

Mr. Brooks, you have a call on Line 1.

Lunch?

Sure.

Brooks.

Hey, Mr. Brooks.

This is Carla.

I was just wondering if you thought it was

a good idea if I take her to the park today.

I'm sure that'll be fine.

I think it'll be a great idea.

I just wanted to call and get your permission first.

Make sure it was okay.

How is she?

She's doing great.

I think some fresh air will do her real good.

I agree.

I'll see you when I get home.

Alright.

See you.

Excuse me.

My name is Avery Brooks.

I'm trying to check on an order that I recently purchased.

I had originally done melon, but somehow the tracking number is unavailable.

Do you have your confirmation number?

I don't.

But I do have my phone number.

Is there any way that you can look it up that way?

No.

What is the last name?

Brooks.

Avery Brooks.

One moment.

I see that you have a great selection of dolls.

There are many selections online.

I've seen.

Do they really help?

I wouldn't be selling them if they didn't.

Do you remember the doll's name?

Name?

I don't understand.

All of the dolls have a name.

I don't remember.

Maybe if I'd seen her I would know.

Well then, take a look around.

I don't see her.

Tell me, Mr. Brooks, why are you purchasing the doll?

Your website says that it helps with grief-stricken individuals.

That's true.

So I got one for my wife.

We recently lost our daughter.

I see.

I'll be back.

Mr. Brooks, is this the one you picked out?

Yes, this is the one.

Sorry about the confusion.

Are there any instructions?

No, there's no instructions.

Once the doll is connected to your wife, the healing process will begin.

You sure?

Is there anything I need to say to her?

It will manifest in time.

Whatever your wife need will be through the doll.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more orders to fill.

Thank you, Miss... Seekins.

Yes, thank you.

Hey.

Is she asleep?

Yeah.

She turned in early tonight.

I, um, put you a plate in the microwave when I seen you were gonna be late.

Yeah.

Worked a little longer than expected.

So, how did today go?

Today was great.

We went to the park.

Um... What was her name?

Whose name?

Your daughter.

Eliza.

She was named after Maria's grandmother.

Why, you asked.

That was the name that she muttered earlier.

And what exactly did she say?

She told me to go check on Eliza.

I wasn't really sure who she was referring to.

I figured it was your daughter, but I wasn't sure.

So what did you say?

I didn't say anything.

I just figured she was tired.

Yeah.

Grief doesn't come with a name.

Yeah, we just gotta take it one day at a time.

How'd she die?

Sick.

Um... What's that?

The Grief Dolls.

I looked those up before.

I heard a lot of bad things about them.

Yeah, I've heard that before.

Me personally, I don't think it's a good idea, Avery.

I've read horror stories about those things.

Carla, have you ever been in love?

No.

Then you can't possibly understand the power of it.

I love that woman in there.

And I'm willing to do anything to get her to come back around.

So if that doll is gonna help me to do that, then so be it.

Bottom line is, I want my wife back.

Sorry I hurt your feelings earlier.

It's fine.

Is there anything I can do to make it up for you?

You know, sometimes in life, things come that's gonna challenge us.

But we gotta get through them.

Do you agree with that?

Yes.

When is the last time you've been touched?

A long time.

Too long.

I can help you with that.

Please.

Help me.

Avery!

Get up!

Avery!

How much of this look are you gonna have?

What's going on?

You need to go lay down.

Yeah.

You was having a wild dream there, wasn't you?

Good night.

Good night, Mr. Brooks.

Good morning, Avery.

How's Maria?

She's doing fine.

Well, that's great.

I'm here to congratulate you.

On what?

The Riots Corporation is considering us for their account and it's all because of you.

Really?

Yes.

Sean is planning the banquet as we speak for some of our projected clients.

The Riots Corporation will be our top priority.

The banquet will be held the last Saturday of this month.

Do you think Maria will be ready to join you on this important night?

I can't even get her out of the bed.

You should go without me.

Are you kidding me?

We have a lot of hands to shake.

It's an important deal.

You have to be there.

I'm sure Maria has a sister or a cousin that can take her place to accompany you.

I'm sure I'll find someone.

Good.

Give my best to Maria.

Hey, you gonna grab drinks with us tonight?

Not tonight.

Maria.

I know, bro.

But didn't you hire a nanny?

She's a home care provider.

Same thing.

What I'm saying is, why can't she watch

Maria while you come and grab drinks with us?

Trust me.

You wanna do more than just grab a drink?

Yeah.

Here you go, Mr. Brooks.

Um, you know I'm available to escort you to the banquet if you like.

Um, no thank you.

I'll be fine.

Well, let me know if you change your mind.

Sure.

Mm-mm-mm.

Now that's a fine woman.

I wouldn't know.

You might be married, but you ain't blind.

Practice self-control.

I would never cheat on my wife.

Drinks?

No.

See you tomorrow.

Oh, hey.

What's up?

What's up?

How did today go?

It went good.

She said she would eat later.

She said that?

Yes.

She's been saying one or two words lately.

Hmm.

You really helping out?

I've been doing what I can.

How was work?

What's wrong?

You seem down.

Nothing.

Um...

Well, it's work.

Tell me about it.

I think I just scored my firm one of the biggest accounts they've seen.

Well, that's great.

Yeah, it is.

They're holding a bank with a potential new client a couple of Saturdays from now.

My boss, she wants me to bring Maria.

But I don't think she's gonna be up for it.

You can't go alone?

No.

My boss says I need to escort.

She said it would be a better look for the company.

It's just adding more stress to me.

Well, I'm free.

No, I can't ask you to do that.

I don't do anything on the weekends.

I can go.

I can go with you.

Okay.

Well, I guess you'll be escorting me to the banquet.

I guess I will.

Thanks.

Maria.

Honey.

I have someone I want you to meet.

It's a grief doll.

Her name is Libby.

The website says it's supposed to help comfort you.

See you later tonight.

I might be able to come home this evening.

I got some work to do at the office.

Okay.

I'll check on you by noon time.

Okay.

I'll call you around lunch.

See how things are going.

I am your mother.

You belong to me.

I'll have your back.

Here and now.

You can always count on me.

I'll be there every time.

My life is not the same Cause everything has changed Your touch is unreachable And

your love is still far gone Every time I think about The moments that we shared

Hello.

Hello, Carla?

No, it's me.

Maria?

How are you feeling, baby?

I feel wonderful.

Libby has kept me so busy, but she's been asleep most of the day.

So you're bonding with Libby?

Yes, I am.

Honey, we need to go shopping on Saturday to get Libby some more things, okay?

Sure, anything for you, baby.

Is Carla nearby?

Yes, she is.

She wasn't when I needed her earlier, though.

I'm gonna go lay Libby down now.

Carla, you there?

Yes.

She seems to be doing fine.

She sounds like her old self.

Avery, I have a bad feeling about this.

The doll is not to replace Eliza.

Just hang in there with me.

I need your help.

Okay, sure.

I have to work late tonight, so I'll be a little late.

Alright, see you later.

Okay, talk to you later.

Okay.

Carla!

Where are you?

What is it?

Did you not hear me calling you?

I was in the shower.

Well, Libby needs some diapers.

Go down to Target and get some.

Are you serious?

Do you want to keep your job?

Yes.

Then I'm not kidding!

Go!

What's going on?

Mrs. Brooks wants me to go down to Target and get Libby some papers.

And?

What's the problem?

Thanks.

How is things going with the Brooks family?

That's what I'm here to talk to you about.

Why?

What's going on?

I just spoke with Mr. Brooks and he said everything's going well.

Did he mention it all?

No, he did not.

He should have.

What's wrong?

Mr. Brooks got his wife one of those grief dolls.

You heard about them?

Yes, I've heard of them.

Well, he got her one.

And instead of it making her better, I believe it's messing up her mental.

What do you mean?

She wants me to take care of the doll like it's a real baby.

This is bizarre.

It's crazy.

I can't do it.

Carla, this is your job.

It's a reason it's for you.

This is the most money in a contract this company has received.

Besides, we need the funds.

Ms. Ryder, please, can I switch with Rissa?

No.

The Winstons love Rissa.

She's been there two months.

She's developed quite an impression.

Please, I can't do this.

Carla, you're supposed to do it.

It's a reason it's for you.

This is the most money you have received.

You say you want to go to art school.

So save the money and go back.

I'm just scared.

She is obsessed with this doll.

This is going to be a problem.

It's not your responsibility.

You have a job to do.

Do you think you came back too soon?

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Yes, Ms. Ryder.

This doesn't have anything to do with my mother's death.

I'm just... I'm okay.

I'm fine.

Okay.

Come back Friday.

I hate Ms. Winston's dogs.

I love dogs.

You love dogs.

I can't stand them.

I can't wait till this assignment over with.

Well, at least you got Benz that move.

What?

What you mean?

I am down there with the Brooks.

And I'm telling you right now, I am about to lose it.

Oh, you got the rich couple.

How'd you get there?

You lucky.

Cause when I came back from my leave, you already had a client.

And that's the case I got stuck with.

How is she?

Well, she was great at first.

I used to just make sure she had a coffee and something to eat.

But things done changed now.

What you mean?

Here come her husband with that grief dog.

You heard about them?

Yeah, I heard about them.

Well, he got her one.

And she acting like the dog real like her daughter

that came back from the dead or something.

This is insane.

For real, Rissa.

It's not funny.

It's not funny.

But I know your expressions.

What they doing?

I'm serious.

She told me to go to Target and get that dog some diapers.

For real, Rissa.

I know it's not funny.

I know it's not funny.

But...

What you gonna do about it?

I'm so sick of her and that dang gone dog.

I'm gonna burn it or something.

I'm getting rid of it.

Girl, what you gonna do?

I ain't going nowhere because I need that money.

You got it.

So how's the husband?

Oh, he alright.

Okay, he is fine.

But I must say, I've been keeping it very professional.

It shouldn't have been me.

Because you know my safe life.

I would have been right up on the hill.

We know.

Because you were free.

It is.

But...

He asked me to go to a banquet at his job with him this weekend.

And why his wife ain't gone?

I told you the lady loonee'er since she done got that

dog, she can't go out there and embarrass him like that.

I agreed to go with him.

He need peace on that night.

So y'all done gotten close?

Not really close.

He just talks to me about everything because his wife not in her right mind.

Alright now.

Don't let him give you that thunderbolt.

You know the rules.

I'm just doing my job.

Trust me, I'm keeping it professional.

Yeah, okay.

Baby.

How did today go?

It was wonderful.

I love her so much.

I'm glad you do, baby.

Thank you for being living into my life.

She's made me so happy.

You're welcome.

Honey, not tonight.

Libby is right in the next room.

Maria, it's been eight months.

I have needs, Maria.

Do you?

Well, Libby has needs too.

So like I said, not tonight.

Nice place you have here.

Thanks.

This is my little castle.

I see you're an artist.

Once upon a time.

That's a piece I did for a client.

I don't do much art these days.

Why not?

It cost money to get in those art shows I want to participate in.

How much?

Lots.

Try me.

Mr. Brooks, I don't need your money.

I just want to thank you and conversate you for going with me tonight to the banquet.

You handled yourself beautiful and professional.

Thanks.

This is a $5,000 entry fee for each piece.

How many pieces do you have?

Four.

Done.

You have your bonus by the end of the contract.

Can I ask you to do something else for me?

Sure.

Can you unzip me?

Yes.

I'll be right back.

I know you gotta get home.

Yeah.

Okay.

Yes.

Libby needs a pediatrician.

I need you to make her a doctor's appointment.

Are you serious?

You heard me.

Set Libby up a doctor's appointment.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Brooks, but I cannot fulfill that request for you.

Well, if you can't fulfill that request, then you're fired.

Go pack your things.

You can't fire me.

Only Mr. Brooks can.

Is that what he told you?

Who do you think has been paying your salary?

I'm the one with all the money.

My family's old money, to be exact.

And Avery?

He's broke.

So like I said, go pack your things and get out.

I sure will.

Mr. Brooks, Mr. Lewis is confirming lunch at two o'clock.

No.

Reschedule.

And Mrs. Barnett will like the weekly report in an hour.

I'll get right on it.

Are you alright, Mr. Brooks?

Is there anything I can do?

Yes.

Leave.

Okay.

What up, bro?

I want you at the meeting this morning.

Not right now.

Why you acting like you done cheated on your wife and you scared to tell her?

I did.

You did what?

I cheated on her with calling.

The hell?

Man, how you gonna do that to Maria?

It just happened.

We had too many drinks.

So what you gonna do?

Mr. Brooks, you have a call on line two.

You gotta tell her.

I'm here if you want to talk.

Alright.

Okay.

Brooks.

Avery, I need you to stop by my house when you leave work.

What?

Aren't you at our house?

Mrs. Brooks fired me.

She did what?

You heard me.

I gathered all my things and I left.

I'll talk to her.

No.

Maybe this is for the best.

I'll come by after work.

Okay.

When did you take the test?

This morning.

What are you gonna do?

What you mean?

You're keeping it?

Yes, I'm keeping it.

Carla.

No.

This will hurt.

This will destroy Maria.

You should have thought about that before you slept with me, Avery.

It was a mistake.

You know what the old folks used to say.

Mistakes equal consequences.

No.

No.

No.

You got to get rid of it.

No, I'm not.

I'm keeping it.

So when our child gets older, you can look them right

in their eyes and tell them that you didn't want them.

Carla.

You already know that Maria is sick.

I don't want to hurt her anymore.

We've already done that.

Hello?

I'm on the way.

I gotta go.

Something's wrong with the doll.

Please, Carla.

Just think about this.

You can let yourself out.

Baby, what's wrong?

She did something to her.

I can't find Libby.

Who did something to her?

Carla.

I can't find her anywhere.

I can't find her.

She took my baby.

I mean, she took my baby.

She took my baby.

It's okay.

What did you do?

I'm sorry.

I don't understand.

This doll is destroying my family.

Mr. Brooks, the doll is not destroying your family.

You are.

What do you mean?

You said this doll was going to help my wife.

It has done nothing but cause trouble.

I'm sorry.

Explain.

She thinks the doll is real.

No, she doesn't.

She is only responding to what you gave her.

You bought the doll in hopes that it would heal her broken heart.

It did, didn't it?

You said that it would heal her.

I did.

That's what I said.

That's what it's doing.

Maria is healing.

She knows the doll is not her daughter.

It's only comforting her of what it could have been with her own daughter.

Let it run its course or you will be sorry.

I've had enough.

Take it back.

I want a refund.

Sorry, Mr. Brooks.

No exchanges or refunds.

Then just take it back.

My piece is payment enough.

I don't want anything to do with this doll.

You okay?

Yeah.

I'm fine.

Babe.

I know that the doll is gone.

But can we start over and begin fresh?

Let you heal in the right way.

Yes.

You're feeling a little better.

At first I wasn't able to talk to you before the doll came.

Libby Avery.

Yes.

Libby.

She meant a lot to me.

And she was helping fill the void after Eliza passed.

I thought that she would help fill those wounds but she didn't.

I'll admit that for a second she felt real.

But nothing can ever replace the true love that you feel for your own child.

Baby.

Let's start fresh.

I'll be here for you like never before.

We can heal together.

The way that God intended.

Okay.

But baby.

There's something I have to tell you before we start over.

What is it?

I made a mistake.

What did you do, Avery?

I had an affair with Carla.

I know.

I knew that one day you would be touched by another woman.

It's my fault.

I was so consumed with grief that I neglected

to realize the love that still surrounded me.

Baby.

There's more.

She's pregnant.

What?

She's pregnant.

I just found out today.

So I guess that means you'll leave me?

For her, since she's able to give you something that I can't... What?

No.

No.

We were just co-parent.

But that's it.

You're my wife.

And I love you.

That was a mistake that shouldn't have happened.

I'm so, so sorry.

I think I need to go lay down.

Let me go.

I got it.

So tell me, Avery.

What was so important that you had to see me and we girly?

I had an affair.

At a time like this, why would you risk your and Maria's relationship?

I know.

I know.

I know.

Who was the one?

You know, the agency that she recommended me to?

Who was the nurse called?

You had an affair with the nurse?

Oh boy.

That's not good.

Does Maria know about this?

Yes.

She does.

I told her about it last night.

How did she take it?

Actually very well.

Until... I told her the second part.

And what's that?

Coral Spring.

You having a baby by your mistress?

She's not a mistress.

She went me to the banquet.

We had a couple of drinks.

It was a one-time thing.

Now she's pregnant.

And let me guess.

She's keeping it.

Of course.

Why wouldn't she?

What did Maria say about this?

She said she was going to lay down.

How did she do it?

What do you mean?

This she do it swiftly.

Abrasive.

Very calm.

Huh?

What do you mean by...

That means...

Just awaken.

A tragic villain.

Tragic villain.

What do you mean?

A tragic villain...

Is someone who becomes the enemy.

Through... Personal loss.

Trauma.

Flawed choices.

Making their wrongdoings understandable.

Even sympathetic.

Despite the harm that they cause.

What does that have to do with anything?

Let me paint you a picture.

You told your wife...

That you had an affair with her nurse.

Then... You told your wife...

That you're having a baby by her.

That fits salt in your wife's womb.

Because the baby that she buried for you...

Is deceased.

Don't you think that awakened the beast?

Maria isn't like that.

This could get bad Avery.

You have to trust me.

I know my wife.

She's not gonna hurt me.

Nor herself.

Alright.

Call me if you need me.

Of course.

Do you have something you want to tell me?

No.

Are you sure?

Yes, ma'am.

Carla, you are lying.

And I know you are lying.

Because I just got a call from Dr. Cannon.

Okay, and so what?

Okay.

I'm not gonna beat around the bush.

Did you have an affair with Mr. Brooks?

Did you?

Yes.

You have been with me for ten years.

You're one of the best.

And you know what the contract states.

No sexual relations with the clients.

I have no choice but to let you go.

Ms. Ryder, no.

I need this job.

Well, you should have thought of that before you slept with Mr. Brooks.

You have jeopardized the entire company.

Ms. Brooks may very well sue us.

Please.

I can fix this.

You can fix this?

I don't see how you can fix this.

How you gonna smooth it over?

I have an obligation to protect this company.

I have no choice.

You are dismissed.

You can clean your mark on the way out.

Girl, you shouldn't have got caught.

Get caught?

That ain't even a half of it.

I'm pregnant.

Oh my God.

Girl, you should have got a plan B.

I'm not gonna do that.

We did what we did.

This baby coming.

Girl, what you gonna do?

I understand he's gonna be your rich baby daddy.

But at the end of the day, what you gonna be?

His mistress for the rest of your life?

I'm not a mistress.

It only happened once.

It's not gonna happen again.

Was it good?

This is serious, Rissa.

I am serious.

Was it good?

Yes, but that's besides the point.

I lost my job today.

Girl, both of us didn't want that job no way.

I don't have no money coming in.

I don't know what I'm gonna do.

Well, it's always McDonald's.

You don't take nothing serious.

Okay, okay.

Listen, you know I got coins in the bank.

If you need anything, you know I got you.

My mama would be turning over in her grave if she know what I done did.

Everybody makes mistakes.

You just gotta learn from them.

Now you said the problem is that his wife is crazy.

Now that's gonna be your problem.

Hey, baby.

Hello.

Good?

Yeah, that's very good.

Thanks for letting calling the baby come by.

Of course.

They're our family now.

And I love them.

And why you cook cake?

Well, Avery Jr.'s turning three months, so I thought we could all celebrate together.

As a family.

Come in, you two.

Can I hold him?

Yeah.

So Maria, I see you're back to baking again.

Yes, I am.

And she bakes something for Avery Jr.'s celebrated turning three months.

Oh, sweet.

I cut us all a slice for us to eat at the same time.

Avery Jr. is a miracle baby.

Don't you think so, Carla?

Yeah, I don't have a sweet tooth today.

It's not about having a sweet tooth, silly.

It's about celebrating together.

Yeah.

What did you say, Carla?

After she's been baking all day?

So, we're all going to take three bites to celebrate three months.

I'll take three small bites.

Maria, I thought you was going to bite it with us.

I will in a second.

I'm holding Avery Jr.

Hello, Rissa.

I'm over here at the Brooks house.

I'm about to walk in here with Avery Jr. I don't feel right.

Something ain't right.

Then don't go.

But I told Avery I was going to bring him his son.

Listen, if I don't call you in an hour, call the police.

I got you.

Alright.

Bye.

Bye.

I'll have your back.

Here and now.

You can always count on me.

I'll be there every time.