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Hey, come in. How'd you sleep?

I don't know. You tell me. You're right there. Oh, well, you know, it's been

pretty good. You know, you had good form. You had a few mistakes around 4

.30, but other than that... Hey, I brought you some orange juice, and your

breakfast is getting cold. I'll be right down. Oh, wait. Hold on. Real quick.

What did you think?

This one?

This one?

Ah, I like them both.

That's helpful.

I don't know what I should wear today.

I hope they have a wardrobe person there. I don't know. You think they

would have told you that? Yeah.

You know, I think they think that I know what I'm doing.

They're in for a big surprise.

Hey, how's that bump? Let me see it. Oh, it's fine. I just, you know, woke up

this morning speaking a little French. Is that unusual?

Well, for me, a non-French person. Oh, right.

Are you sure that you're okay?

I mean, you know, you can always stay in bed today and just kind of rest.

Are you kidding?

I'm not missing Eddie Duran's video shoot. I'm fine.

I wouldn't tell you that if I didn't mean it. Yes, you would. I know I would,

but I promise you I'm fine. I appreciate your concern.

What is different about you?

I used a new conditioner this morning. No, it's not physical, although your

hair does look really good.

But I feel like something's, I don't know, something's different.

Confidence, I guess.

Confidence, you guess?

Confidence, I know.

Where do you think it's all coming from?

Everything. I mean, winning the contest, overcoming my stage fright, Eddie Duran

believing in me, and also just knowing what I want in my future and knowing how

to get it.

That's all true.

And the conditioner doesn't hurt either. Yeah.

All right, hurry up.

You need to eat.

Okay.

Morning.

Good morning.

I brought you a little treat.

Was that that song by that Love to Lovey chick?

Lauren, yeah.

I really think this girl's got a career.

Yeah, when she graduates from Sweet Valley High.

I've been spending a little time with her, and she's mature for her age.

She's bright, you know, and she's got that sweet, all-American thing people

are going to love. Not everybody loves that. We collaborate well together.

And anyway, she's becoming my friend. It's nice.

Well, don't get too close. It's not like that. It's like a little sister vibe. I

feel like I have to protect her. I'm sure she can handle things.

Are you going to open your treat?

It's a freshly baked chocolate croissant. It's for our big video shoot

today. Yum. Thank you.

Is this your apology for the last night?

Eddie, I have apologized for so many things lately, I can't even keep track.

Last night?

As we were leaving your room, are you and Tyler exchanged a look? That is what

you're upset about?

It was more than a look, Chloe.

I made eye contact with a jerk. I can't help it if he's obsessed with me. I

don't know why.

That's a good question.

Why can't he leave you alone? I don't know, but it's not my fault.

I can't believe you're mad over something stupid like that.

I mean, I can think of ten other reasons why you should be mad.

True.

Very true. We promised that we were going to work on this.

Together, you said right in this room that you could forgive me.

And I'm working on that.

But I can't forgive you if every time I turn around, you're up to something.

Up to something?

You can't be mad at me for things I can't control. And Tyler is something I

can't control.

I don't know.

It's just a lot to process right now.

And we have so much to work on.

Did your mom move in this morning?

I'm sorry, what?

She's moving in with you. I assumed you would go over to her motel and make

those arrangements.

I did, but she went back to Fresno.

What?

We can't let her do that, Chloe. She wasn't comfortable here. It's for the

best. No, this is important to me.

Especially with what happened between you guys last night. She is a nightmare.

And that makes it even more crucial to fix this.

Chloe.

There's something going on between us. I know, but it's Tyler. We can handle him.

This thing with your mom, I feel like it's so huge.

It's pushing us apart.

No, but we can work through this.

I know.

It's just going to take a lot of work.

I know those two are together.

They're like two slimy peas in a pod.

So what is Tyler up to these days?

Oh, he leads a fascinating life.

Goes to the gym.

Goes for tacos, plays hoops with a buddy. It's a thrill a minute.

You ran into him last night.

I have a rumor. I know.

Please don't threaten him, Max.

You saw him? What were you? I won't tell you that, and please don't ask me again.

Did you see him and Chloe exchanging complicit looks all night?

Complicit looks?

Doesn't mean they're having an affair.

Ben, I know they are. I just need to prove it so I can show my son and we can

end this.

Got your message.

I'm here. What do you need?

Uh, Mom, I want you to stay.

I hate it here.

It's too crowded and people don't like me.

That's not true. People like you. You don't like me.

Mom, just come in.

I think that you'd feel more comfortable if we got you out of that flea bag

motel. The fleas weren't too bad.

I want you to stay here with me.

What now?

Did you bring your suitcase?

It's in the car.

Yeah, I'll go help you grab it. Last night, you practically rode me out of

town. I've reconsidered.

Why? Because it's important to me.

It's crucial for our relationship to work out our issues.

Eddie's making you do this.

Mom, you said you wanted to reconnect with me.

This is your chance.

Why are you dressed up like Jane Fonda?

Because I'm going to be in Eddie's music video today.

I'm the lead dancer.

Did you just say the lead dancer?

Yeah.

Wow.

That's funny.

Why is that funny?

Remember when you took tap and jazz at Patty Ward's dance studio?

They gave me a refund.

They said you were unteachable.

That's not true.

It is.

That was a long time ago. I just think that you remember it wrong.

I got what I wanted out of that class.

Well, you always do.

I'd like to see you as a lead dancer.

You can't. It's a closed set.

Eddie's not going to be too happy when he sees you dance.

I mean, you can't fake talent, honey.

You might need me to help keep him happy.

So you'll stay?

So Eddie does want me to stay. This isn't your idea.

He thinks it's important for our relationship.

Mom, please, can you please just act like we're trying? Just make a show out

of it, please, Mom. I just need your help.

What were you prepared to offer me last night to leave?

Plenty. Double it.

I don't like the way you treated me last night. At the restaurant and the motel?

You were mean to me, and that's what it's going to cost you. I thought you

were here to reconnect with me. I am.

And I want to help.

And what better way for me to help my daughter than on her own terms?

I just don't understand why Adriana was driving.

You know, no one was drinking.

I'm sure Phil has a good explanation.

I'm sure he does. It doesn't mean it's true.

Gus, we should just be happy no one got hurt.

Adriana and Phil crashed into Lauren and Melissa and no injuries.

Except to our premiums.

I mean, I give up. I gotta sell the business. I'm just working for the

insurance company.

Between the accident, the stolen car, and the warehouse robbery all in two

weeks, it's killing me.

There she is. Happy birthday, sweetie. Thank you. Thank you. Much appreciated.

Wait, you need breakfast?

No, it's okay. Nora's making bacon and eggs. I'll just eat there. I'm late.

Bye.

Forgot it.

I don't have a car.

Can one of you give me a ride?

Hey, look who's here.

Hey, man.

What's up, buddy?

Hey, how are you? Yeah.

So, uh, wait, shouldn't you be at the video shoot? Yes. I wanted to check in

with you first about the Osborne Silver meeting.

Oh, yeah. What's that guy like?

Um, you know those guys that are so brilliant, they seem crazy?

Yeah, I love those guys. Yeah, he's not one of them.

He is so crazy, he seems brilliant.

Well, regardless, do we get a movie deal or what? I'm more interested in what's

going on today.

You mean like the video shoot?

Dude, shouldn't you be holding Chloe's hand? She's got some big-time

choreography to get through.

She says she can do it.

So you believe her?

I mean, she seemed like she was diving off the deep end last night. Jake, I'm

not here to talk about Chloe.

Hey, it's your rodeo, man. All right, good. Well, I've been doing some work on

Lauren Tate's song.

I really like it, man. I'm inspired.

You know, I'm thinking about asking her to submit another song for the album.

I think that's a great idea. You guys really complement each other. Oh, I

don't know about that.

We've got a ton of submissions from A-listers if you want to collaborate

with someone.

Uh, just think about it.

Huh?

Uh-huh.

Uh, I should take this.

Uh, let's talk later, yeah? All right. Yeah.

See you, Kel.

Yo.

Look, I always welcome your input, Kelly, but when it comes to managing

Eddie's career, please leave that to me.

Sorry. You know, I just don't want him confused with too many different

perspectives. No, I get it. I just don't understand why you're not more

supportive of Lauren and her career. I think she could be really good for

Eddie. He doesn't need any more distractions. Besides, I don't know if

she has the chops.

Her song was the strongest in the contest.

Yeah, the song is fine.

You really don't think that she has the talent for a solo career?

Let's see.

She has a meltdown.

She nearly couldn't perform in front of a small audience, and she fainted.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say she's not ready yet.

Give her time.

I don't have that kind of time.

Eat. I can't. I'm too nervous. I do not want you fainting again.

And you know what? If you don't eat something, Lauren, I'm not going to let

you go.

Is that your decree? Yeah. I'm decreeing it.

Eat.

Tyrant. Tyrant that loves you.

You know what? I'll get you a plate. That's okay. Listen, how are you holding

up after last night? I'm good, thanks. I'm good.

How are you? How's the noggin? I'm good.

Look, I want you watching out for her today, okay?

Okay. You know what I'll do, Nora?

I'll keep my phone with me, and I'll dial 9-1, and I'll just, like, hover my

finger above the 1 for a sign of wooziness. Bam!

9-1-1.

Hello, Mr. Hunky Bear Medic.

Or you could just sit her down for a minute or two.

I can do that, too. Okay.

I'm just glad to get out of my house. You could cut the tension with a machete

now that Golden Boy has revealed himself to be a true delinquent.

Yeah, you are in for some birthday dinner tonight.

I know.

I'm so glad I'm going to the video shoot. At least I know we're doing

something fun today.

Well, for me, it's all work.

Right. Oh, I brought my shiny new video camera.

Thank you, by the way.

And I was just thinking of maybe, like, filming some of the video and, like,

posting the footage on my blog later. You might want to ask permission first

because it could be a legal issue. I still don't know if you're a lawyer or a

singer. Can I be both? You know, maybe I could take off work and I could go with

you guys.

Normally I would love that, but I'm trying to present myself as a mature,

independent songwriter. I can't have my mom hovering around me all the time.

What would Eddie think?

That your mother loves you.

And besides, he doesn't seem to mind that his dad is hanging around

constantly. I think Max is only there when you're there, Nora.

I'm sure that is not true. The difference is Eddie has nothing to

prove. I do.

Hey, what are you doing here so early? You're never the first to arrive

anywhere. I'm supposed to meet the director to go over some dance moves

before the dancers get here.

I haven't seen the director around here at all. Maybe he's running late. Why

don't you try to mind your own business, Lily?

Hey, Max.

Hey.

Why don't we go talk someplace more private?

Sure. I don't think Tony has arrived yet, so...

So you want me to walk away?

I think it's your best option at this point.

It'll save everyone a lot of heartache and embarrassment.

The problem is, is that Eddie loves me. And I'm gonna do everything in my power

to make sure nothing changes that. Eddie doesn't love you.

Eddie doesn't know you. You can't love a person you don't know.

We have a more honest relationship now. I want him to understand the challenges

that I face.

Right, like the death of your mom.

Oops.

It just so happens she's not dead. I explained that. She made my life a

living hell. I don't buy it, Chloe.

That's not my problem.

No, it's Eddie's problem, because he doesn't know who you are. Because you're

trapped under a pile of lies. Actually, I don't even think you know who you are.

Just who do you think you are talking to me this way? Eddie's father.

The only person who really loves him and has his best interest at heart. I love

Eddie, and I'm sorry that you don't see that.

Please, Chloe.

I'm sure you love being with Eddie.

And all the things that come along with it, like the glamour and the pictures,

you know, and all the attention.

But you don't love him.

And I'm going to prove it.

You know what, Max? I feel sorry for you.

Maybe if you had a life of your own, you wouldn't try and destroy mine.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go to work now.

Here.

Let me. That's okay. I don't really want it. Are you okay? You seem really upset.

I don't want to talk about it.

What went on up there? What did he say to you? Lily, if I thought that you

genuinely cared and weren't some gossip shark circling the water for blood, then

I might tell you. Oh, come on, Chloe. I'm asking you as a friend.

I gotta go now.

Tony's here.

What's gotten into her?

Why is she so rattled?

That's a personal matter, Lily. It's between Eddie and Chloe. I'm her friend,

Max. I want to help.

Well, she's got a lot on her mind.

Things have gotten very complicated since her mother came to town.

Her mother? I thought her mother was dead.

Yeah, well, no. She's very much alive.

Chloe more or less announced it to everybody at Rumor last night. Why would

she lie about that?

We don't know.

We're all very surprised about that.

You already have directions?

Fantastic. Then we'll see you tomorrow at 11.

Thank you.

I gotta say, after your outburst yesterday, I'm surprised to see you

here.

Don, I have to apologize. I just got caught up in the moment. I didn't mean

what I said. In other words, you'd like to keep your job, right?

That's part of it. Just so we're clear, I don't like being threatened,

especially by the people who work for me.

It won't happen again. Make sure it doesn't.

Hate to see you out there looking for work.

Understood. Good. From now on, leave your personal issues at the door.

Good morning.

I'm sorry, am I interrupting something? No, no, no.

How's everything? How's Lauren?

She feels fine.

Yeah, I mean, I ended up sleeping with her last night because part of me feels

like she's still six years old and needs her mommy.

It'll never change.

And she ended up going to the video shoot alone, which worries me a little

bit, but she said she feels fine. Lauren, if you want to take the day off

and go to the shoot, I don't have a problem with that. Wow.

She made it very clear that my presence really wasn't welcome there. But it is

okay. She's got Melissa with her, so... But thank you for your concern. I

appreciate it. And thank you again for taking care of her last night.

Anytime.

Morning, Ellie.

Morning.

Okay, we're going to start with the up step combination, which Marika will show

you. And five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven,

eight.

And five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six,

seven, eight. It's just a basic step ball change combo. You do know what that

is, don't you?

I'm just a little rusty, so can you make it a little simpler?

Okay, let's do it again. Follow Marika and five, six, seven, eight. One, two,

three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Five, six, seven, eight. One, two,

lead with your left foot. Three, four, five, six, the other left foot.

Once again, just do what Marika does, slowly.

Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Simple. Five, six, seven, eight. One lead with your left foot.

Two, three, four.

Five, six, come on. Are you serious?

You need to make the moves simpler. If I made them any simpler, we would be doing

a Richard Simmons sweat into the oldies video.

You don't have to snap at me.

Look, I just don't think that the whole concept of you being the lead dancer in

a dance-heavy music video...

It's such a great idea. You know who thinks it's a great idea?

Who? My fiance, Eddie Duran.

You better make this work, because there is a whole line of directors who would

kill themselves to have your job.

Yeah, they'd probably kill themselves if they had to work with you.

Excuse me? What did you just say? Look, I'm just saying, I can't teach you the

routine if you can't master a few basic dance steps.

Well, then make a new routine.

I can't. I don't have time.

Well, then you better teach me this slower.

Okay. Five, six. Okay, let's do it again. Okay, fine. Start over here.

Just slowly.

Don't touch me.

Just do what Marika does. Ready? Okay, fine.

Five, six, seven, eight. One. Lead with your left foot. Three. This is my left

foot. Five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two, three. I can get this. Fine. Let me try it again.

Okay, you can't post this on your blog. No, no, no. I just want this for myself.

You know what? I'm going to take a little break because this is a little

bit more complicated than I thought it was going to be.

Thank you for your patience, everyone.

Well, that's a lot harder than I thought it was going to be.

Well, why did you say you could do it?

Because I thought I could.

Honey, you obviously don't have the dance training to pull off a routine

like that. Why did you say you did? Are you accusing me of lying?

Well, either that or you're completely delusional.

I took years of dance training.

I just didn't take hip-hop, so I'm sorry that my moves aren't up to date. Chloe,

you don't look like you have any moves.

Well, I'm sorry that you don't believe in my talent.

Well, you're not giving me much to believe in. I thought you were on my

side. I thought we were a team.

Apparently, that's only in the bedroom.

Well, that happened.

Yo, I really don't know how you do it sometimes, man.

Yeah, she's a little high maintenance.

No, classic cars are high maintenance. All right, that woman?

I don't know, man. She's in a class of her own.

And look, she can't hold up production, dog. All of this drama could just eat up

the entire day if we're not careful.

What do you want me to do?

I think you need to fire.

Fire my fiance?

What other choice do we have?

We got the label exec, Daniel, coming in. We can't kill production, man, while

she tries to learn five years of dance class.

All right?

It's not a good look for you. You've got to do it. What's going on?

I thought there'd be cameras rolling and girls dancing and music playing and

girls dancing.

Did I say that already?

What's going on?

It was a small problem with the camera, but don't worry about it. The crew's

taking care of it.

Have you seen the craft service table? I think they have cupcakes.

Chocolate? They have chocolate.

Hey, there.

Hey, good morning.

How are you?

Sorry about all the...

Disorganization. We will be shooting soon.

It's okay. I'm sure stuff like that happens all the time.

Well, it shouldn't.

I'll see you in a bit, okay? Okay.

Hey, little rock star. It's me.

Listen, I know you're really busy today, but will you just give me a call? Let me

know you're all right.

Okay. Anyway, I hope you're having fun.

Everything okay?

Oh, yeah. I'm sure it is. Just being nervous Nellie.

It's called being a parent.

Well, you know, you checked her out last night. Do you think it was a mistake to

let her go to this video shoot today?

I don't think so. You stayed with her last night.

Yeah. Yeah, she slept fine. And this morning? Any slurring of words or

residual headache? No, she seemed like her usual self. I'm sure she's fine.

Again, there was no sign of a concussion.

Thank you.

You know, you were so great last night.

Well, I'm glad I was there. Me too.

Is Adriana okay? Yeah, she's fine.

Because, you know, she was pretty shook up last night. Oh, no, there's nothing

wrong with her. She cried on my shoulder, Don.

She did?

Yeah. I'm sorry.

Did that make you uncomfortable?

No, no, no, quite the opposite. I mean, I would have held that kid and never let

go.

Adriana?

She's hurting.

She seemed really upset.

Did you talk to her about it last night? Just the usual. She doesn't... She

didn't tell me she was upset.

Oh. She must have gotten it all out of her system with me.

Huh.

Poor kid.

You're still worried, aren't you? I just wish you'd call me back. She's at a

video shoot. She probably had to turn her phone off. Oh, God, you're right.

You know what?

I'm going to call Melissa.

She would never turn her phone off, no matter what.

Hey, did you talk to her yet?

No, just give her a few minutes to wind down.

Yeah, but the clock's ticking. Jake, give me a minute.

Okay.

Daniel said the label wants to know if you'll do some meet and greets in Japan.

I figure if you just do the commercial, we can just tack it on to the end of the

trip.

Seriously?

Jake, please.

Can we discuss this business stuff after I'm done writing the album?

I think I've got enough running through my head, don't you?

Yeah, sure thing.

Crazy morning, huh?

Not too bad.

Yesterday I was at the Rihanna music video, and that was crazy.

Do you have a minute?

Sure.

No second thoughts about our conversation yesterday, huh?

No. I'm still on board. I mean, that'd be incredible to have representation,

and you and I seem to work well together.

Great. This is going to be so much fun.

Just don't talk about it in front of Jake. He just hates talking about

business at things like this.

Really? It seems like all he does is talk about business.

That's true, but this is his business. It's his room, his day. He doesn't want

to get bothered.

He gets kind of nuts up on stuff like this. Kelly!

Can you excuse us for a moment? Oh, okay. Bye.

So you know why I'm showing this to you?

No idea.

Well, it's because I don't want Lauren thinking I was interrupting to ask about

her. Clever.

Isn't it?

But I do want to ask about Lauren. So what were you two talking about?

Nothing. I was just talking about what she was going to do in the video.

That's all it was?

What else would we be talking about?

Good question.

Hello, you in there?

Did you fire that horrible director yet?

Look, I'm not having this conversation through a closed door.

I cannot believe how little respect that man treats me with. I mean, he

humiliated me in there. You are acting like a child.

This is not like you.

Okay, you've been a model for years. I know you've dealt with worse. There's

creative differences all the time. It's part of the game. Why are you treating

me like an employee?

You are an employee today.

And not a very professional one. Is this because I lied about my mother?

No, what?

It's because we're on a tight schedule today. And nobody has time to deal with

a diva. I was standing up for myself.

No, you were causing a scene.

Alright, now I recommended you for this job. So you're making both of us look

bad. Alright, now do me a favor.

Suck it up and get back out there.

Hey, Nora, I saw...

Some notes that Dawn took after treating Lauren last night. Was she in an

accident? Yeah, yeah, she was, but she's fine. Thank you for asking.

I just really wanted to apologize for how heated our conversation got the

other day about Dawn.

I really was just trying to be protective of you.

Well, I'm a big girl, Ellie. You know, I can protect myself.

Of course.

Hey, you didn't happen to say anything to Dawn about our conversation, did you?

You know, whatever's going on between you and Don, I really don't want to be

in the middle of it. Ellie, can you make sure Mrs. Cook has the correct insurance

forms? Of course.

What's wrong?

Is Ellie still trying to convince you that we had some torrid love affair?

No, no, it's just, you know, you and I were together last night.

I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

Oh, me neither, but it just feels like it's heading in that direction. Last

thing I want to do is hurt you.

Like I said, nothing happened with Ellie. We had a couple of casual

dinners, that's it.

I'm just being cautious, you know? If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have gone

to your place for drinks.

It's just, it's complicated with all of us working so closely together. I'll

take care of everything.

Let me deal with Ellie, okay?

Hey, Chloe, do you need help?

Have you seen Eddie?

Yeah, he's out making some phone calls.

Did he talk to you yet?

Yeah, I don't see how that concerns you, Jake. Hey, I'm just trying to make sure

the train keeps moving forward.

Well, I'm headed back to rehearsal, if that's what you want to know.

So you're going to try the whole dance routine thing again?

Of course.

I'm a professional. I'm not going to be stopped by some petty disagreement with

a director whose name I'll forget tomorrow.

Wow, that's great.

You're a real trooper.

But I do need you to do one thing for me. Can you clear off the set? I mean, I

can't focus with all these people staring at me.

Hey, Chloe, the rep from the record label isn't too happy about the setback.

Basically, you need to master the routine or you're going to have to

replace you.

Fine. Just get everybody out of here. And you can start with the high school

glee club.

Okay, everyone, we're going to take an hour break, so please stop what you're

doing right now and clear the set.

Okay, sweetheart, Marike is going to show you one last time, very slowly.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Very simple.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, start with your left.

Five, six, seven, eight. You purposely made this hard.

Excuse me?

You want to see me fail.

No, darling, you don't have the skills to pull this off. I couldn't make it any

simpler. It is your job to make me look good, Baryshnikov, not the other way

around. Okay, stop.

Stop it.

You can't talk to him like that.

I'm not going to tolerate this kind of rudeness on my set.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize to me.

I'm sorry.

Okay, I'm the wrong person for this kind of dance. I never should have suggested

myself. I'm sorry I wasted your time.

Where are you going?

I quit.

Chloe, wait.

I don't want to talk about it. So what? You were just going to leave without

saying goodbye?

You humiliated me. No, babe. You humiliated yourself.

You know what? You're right. I never should have asked you to put me in the

video. I hope I didn't mess things up with your record label.

Jake will smooth it over. I just hate that you put me in that position.

Why are you being such a hard ass?

You're acting crazy.

I mean, I feel like I don't even know you anymore.

You know what?

I've been stressed out since my mom got here. Oh, come on, Chloe. You've been

using that excuse all the time lately.

I haven't been myself, but just please be patient with me. I'm trying.

Well, maybe we could just go to lunch.

When in the world do I have time to go to lunch today? I'm in every shot of

this video, not to mention we're... Not to mention what? You're behind because

of me? That's not what I was going to say.

I don't have time for this. I need to go back inside. I'll call you later. Bye.

Tyler. Lily.

How's my favorite infotainer? That's not even a word.

Look, I got your messages.

It's been a really busy day.

What's up? I got some intel for you, and it's huge.

Yeah? Well, I've been wanting to talk to you, too.

Is it true that Chloe's mother's still alive?

Where'd you hear that?

Doesn't matter.

Where is she?

I'd love to get her and Chloe and Eddie together for an interview.

Can you make that happen?

I can make anything happen.

It's okay.

All right, we'll find someone else.

We will get this video done if it kills me.

I'll make some calls.

I mean, I think we can definitely find someone. Trust me, it'll go a lot

smoother with a professional dancer.

How much time do you need?

Can you give me an hour or two? An hour. And let me know as soon as you find

someone else.

Okay.

That Chloe is a piece of work.

You just noticed? Where you been? I cannot believe how much time she wasted

today. How does Eddie put up with her?

Well, love is a very mysterious thing. Listen, keep your phone on in case I

need you. I'm going to go look for Eddie.

Okay.

Hey, you seen Eddie?

Nope. Yo, is it true that Chloe's mom is still alive?

Yeah, very much so. You didn't see her last night at Rumor? Chloe was screaming

at her.

Wow, that was her mom? I mean, I heard her going off. I just thought a waiter

spilled something on her.

I've seen Chloe tear up waiters for a lot less than that.

I wonder if the media's caught wind of this yet.

Yep, Lily knows.

I told her.

Wait, what?

Chloe has been lying to everyone about who she is and where she's from.

I think it's time the truth came out before she ends up marrying Eddie.

I mean, that explains it. I've never seen Eddie so cool towards her.

Cool? He should be frigid.

This needs to end it.

Damn it, man. I hope this doesn't destroy the whole video shoot. Are you

kidding me right now?

Is that all you're worried about, this stupid video shoot?

Yes, that's my immediate concern.

Well, mine is Eddie.

He's my priority.

Well, then you really should think before you start stirring up stuff with

Eddie. He just might lose them.

Oh, hey. Hey, ladies.

Have you seen my mom? No, and she's been worried about you all morning.

Everything all right?

Yeah, everything's fine. I just had my phone off, so I got all her messages,

and I wanted to tell her in the flesh that I'm okay.

Do you know where she went? She was on her way to the set to find you.

That's something your mom would do.

Okay, let's get back there. How's your head feeling? Oh, it feels perfectly

fine. Thank you. All right, I'll see you.

All right, sir. Room two.

What was that about?

What? We totally froze him out.

Was that that obvious?

Yeah.

Something about him doesn't sit right with me. Maybe the fact that he's

responsible for the existence of Adriana.

That doesn't help.

Max?

Hey. Hey.

How are you? Hi, nice to see you.

Same here. Where is... everyone.

Did they finish for the day? Oh, no, they haven't even started.

Let's not go there.

Do you know where Lauren is?

She was here. She left with her friend. I'm sure she'll be back soon.

Oh, okay.

You okay?

Yeah, yeah. I'm just playing concerned parent.

Lauren got in a car accident last night. She whacked her head pretty hard. She

said she was fine this morning, but... I saw her. She looked fine.

I'm sure she'll be okay. She'll be back soon, please.

Have a seat.

Isn't it a little early to be wetting the whistle?

Yeah, no, not today.

Oh, boy, no. I've had a really tough couple of days. I need to settle my

nerves. Well, not that I'm judging.

I mean, you know, I'm more envious that you're able to do that.

Oh, please, I'm sorry. Please let me pour you one. Oh, no, no.

I'm just taking a break from work. Yeah, me too.

I don't know.

It's already served. If you don't drink it, it's just going to go to waste.

Relax. You want some nachos? I made them with real cheese.

No, I don't want any nachos.

Can you clean this place up? We got company coming? I just don't like all

your junk everywhere.

Well, remember when I tried to get you to clean your room?

The shoe is on the other foot now.

Isn't it?

Yes, and this foot's about to go... All right, I will make you a sandwich. Do

you want a sandwich?

I don't want a sandwich.

Where did you get all this food?

Just walk down the street.

Did anyone see you?

Everyone who looked at me, I imagine. Was there anyone lurking around or

anyone with a camera?

Oh, uh, yeah. There was a paparazzi guy. He needed to use the bathroom.

You let him in the apartment.

Relax. When you gotta go, you gotta go.

He was only here for a minute, and he was real nice.

He was polite.

You can't let people in the apartment, especially people with cameras.

I'll try to remember that.

I'm sorry.

I was just trying to be nice.

Don't. It freaks people out here.

Okay, I didn't know that.

So, how was your day?

I don't want to talk about my day. I just want to lie here and think.

Just think.

No, this is not going to work.

Who could that be? It's probably one of your paparazzi friends. Mom, don't.

Mom, close the door. Close it.

Have you lost your mind? Chloe, I can explain.

Mom, can you give us a second, please?

Where should I go?

Just go to the room and spread your junk around. You'll feel more at home.

Your mom's staying here now?

That's sweet.

Shut up.

What are you doing here with all the paparazzi and the investigator?

I thought you were going to take care of that.

Yeah, but it's kind of hard when you show up to my place in broad daylight,

basically wearing a sign that says, look at me. I came over here because Lily

called. Well, what does she want? Info.

On your mom. She knows she's alive.

So you thought that was so important that you had to drive all the way over

here to tell me. She wants information. You know how she is.

She could blow the lid off your secret.

I already blew the lid off of that secret. And you know that. So what are

you really doing here?

Maybe I'm tired of all this.

All the secrets and the lies. Maybe I'm tired of sneaking around and being

worried about being seen.

Like, aren't you tired of this too, Chloe?

Maybe I want to get caught.

Get my picture snapped or be busted by Max's investigator.

No more lies.

No more secrets. Just one. Tyler. Just one big secret between us.

Maybe I'm so tired of this whole game that I'll tell Lily that big secret.

Keep your mouth shut. You know what? Maybe I'll scream it at the top of my

lungs. Chloe Carter committed a heinous crime, everybody. That is enough, Tyler.

What are you doing?

I told you, I'm tired of all this.

Let's just end it.

You won't get Eddie and his fortune, but...

We'd have some really good times together, Chloe.

I have had a few difficult days myself.

Cheers.

Wow.

This is not your first time at the rodeo.

I have closed down a few bars in my day.

Not bad.

Woo! Of course, that was my life.

B.L.

B.L.? Before Lauren. Before Lauren. Yeah. That's right.

Yeah, it all changed with her.

Yeah.

Any worries? I've been drinking too much lately.

You've had a rough couple years.

I know.

I mean, you're allowed a little self-medicating.

You may have a point, though. I mean, the truth is, it's not really helping me

forget about Katie.

And, you know, the kid's pretty wise.

He knows about these things.

I wish he'd apply that to his personal life, but he doesn't.

He seems to worship you.

Not lately, no.

It seems like I've been playing the role of mom and dad at the same time.

Well, here is to playing both mom and dad to our

child and drinking shots in the middle of the day when we should be at work.

Yes.

I've done a couple stupid things lately. I just hope, you know, that I won't

regret it and that Eddie won't hate me for it.

That's our job, you know, to protect them.

I know.

I just, I feel like I'm turning him away for some reason.

We love them so much, you know, more than ourselves.

So, of course, we're going to do everything it takes to keep them safe.

I know.

I just hope it doesn't blow up in my face.

Max, if it's truly for the well-being of someone you love, it's always worth it.

Brian, it's Don. I have some very good news. I finally secured a loan using the

clinic as collateral.

Yep, six figures, so I'll finally be able to pay her off and move on with my

life without her hanging over my head.

Oh, just came from the office. Oh my gosh, we must have just missed each

other.

Am I feeling okay?

Am I feeling okay?

Yeah, that's what I asked.

Are you drinking?

Yes, yes, that is what it has come to, Lauren.

Yes, I am drinking shots in the middle of the day with a very handsome

bartender.

Two hourly children and whatever it takes to keep them safe.

Here, here.

Cheers. Yes, that's fine. I'll do the Japan gig. I just need two first class

tickets. So everyone listen up.

We've been delayed another couple of hours, so stay near the club and please

keep your cell phones on.

Hey, everything okay?

What happened with Chloe?

She quit.

It's been an exhausting day.

You look like you could use a break. Do you want to grab a bite to eat?

I would love to, Lauren, but I have so much work to do.

Oh, okay.

Another time, then. Definitely.

Brain check.

Okay. Bye.

Later, Eddie.

Bye.

Wait. You know, where are you guys headed?

Because I could use a burger.

Like a real burger.

Oh, that's really good.

Have you lost your mind? Maybe I have. What did you expect?

All you do is hurt and degrade me. Maybe I'm tired of all this. Maybe I'm sick of

you using me. Keep your voice down. No, I don't care. You beat me down as low as

I could go. And you know what?

I've got nothing else to lose.

You win, Chloe. Is that what you wanted to hear?

You win. You beat me. Stop.

You know deep down in my heart that I want to be with you. But I just need to

be with Eddie to get the things that I want right now. But it's always been

you, Tyler.

Always you.

I don't believe you.

Believe it.

Once I get what I want from Eddie, I'm going to come back to you.

I promise.

But you have to go.

It's good to hear you say that.

Because you know it's true.

You just need to give me some time.

All right.