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That sounds great. When are you free?

Fabulous. We'll see you then.

What's fabulous?

Julie Calvin wants to do an interview with you.

What do you think she wants to talk to me about?

Probably what it's like getting famous so quickly, what kind of music you like

to write, where your inspiration comes from.

Do you think we can get her to talk about the memorial concert?

Well, I'll tell her it's a priority of yours, and I'm sure she's going to be

all up on it.

Thank you, Kelly.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Well, just remember that the next time I tell you something you don't like.

I'm sorry if I seemed harsh about recording Eddie's songs.

Oh, I get it.

Eddie taught you to stick to your guns, and he'd be proud of you.

But he also knew how to navigate the business.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I...

I shouldn't record Eddie's songs. I mean, I don't want to make the label

mad.

Really? No Eddie songs?

Yeah, I'll just record my own songs and other writers' songs if you want.

Wow, that's a big switch. Are you sure?

Yeah.

Like you said, I need to have my own style.

Eddie had his, and I need to have mine, and I think that he would understand

that. I couldn't agree more.

Trust me, you're making the right choice.

Everything okay?

You need anything?

No, I'm fine.

Is your rib still hurting you?

Not as bad.

Okay, how about the knee?

It's better, too.

You know, maybe I should put a pillow underneath it.

No, really, Leah, I'm fine.

Okay, I'll just... Just give me a yell if you need anything.

Actually, there is one thing.

Any chance you could go back up to the cafe and see if the Internet's back up?

And if it is, post my lyrics on Lauren's page.

They said it won't be back up again until tomorrow sometime.

Plus, Jeremy and I have to work on the kitchen sink. It has a leak, and he

needs me to hold the light up. Okay.

Tomorrow, though, I promise.

I'll check on you later.

Don't worry about it.

If I can't see Lauren, I might as well dream about her.

Let me get some rest.

It's a modest answer. You know who ran my mom off the road, don't you?

What is it, Claude?

You look like you remember something else.

Look, don't play games with us, son.

Okay, your watch was found in Don Master's clinic next to the body.

I feel pretty comfortable saying it didn't just magically appear there.

I never went back there after that night.

The night you tried to rob the place? Yes.

And I had my watch after that. I was wearing it a couple days ago.

Okay, when was the last time you remember seeing the watch? Think, Phil.

I don't know!

Wait.

Adriana's house.

All right, I remember taking it off.

At Adriana's house.

It's possible that Lily told him what Tyler said.

Or maybe he just figured out on his own that Chloe was the driver.

Do you think that's what they were arguing about?

I don't know.

I'm just trying to figure out what could make Eddie so enraged.

Is it possible that Eddie pushed Chloe over the edge?

I was dreaming about falling off the terrace and the car crash.

It's all mixed up in my head. I don't even know what's real. But calm down.

It's going to be okay.

Do you want me to ask the nurse for a sleeping pill? No, I don't want to stay

here. Well, the nurse said you're probably not going to get released until

tomorrow morning.

I don't want to wait until morning.

What if Max comes back and starts in on me again? I'll keep Max as far away from

you as I can. No, he's going to keep at me, telling me that Eddie didn't push me

and that I killed Katie. I can't take it, Tyler. Okay, you're right.

We'll leave tonight. I'll tell the nurse you're ready to go.

Oh, and listen, if Julie asks you any questions as to why you chose certain

songs for the album, just tell her what you told me.

The part about having your own style, not the part about doing whatever the

label wants you to do.

Okay, I got it.

All right, so when's the interview?

Um, in 15 minutes.

Now? I'm not ready.

First of all, you look great, and the interview's live, so it's not like we

have a lot of flexibility as to when we can do it.

I'm sorry, it's live?

Yeah, and this apartment, it's the perfect setting, and it's going to have

so much meaning for Eddie's fans and yours.

You want to do the interview here?

Kelly, I mean, Max is letting me stay here, but it's not like it's my place.

Well, if you want, just give him a call.

Okay, but hold on.

If we're trying to set me apart from Eddie, isn't doing the interview at his

place kind of the opposite of that?

It doesn't matter. It's going to make for great TV anyway.

That seems kind of disrespectful.

I had nothing to do with this. Look, Phil, no one's trying to railroad you

here. My colleagues and I are just investigating every possible lead with

regard to the fire.

All right, mate.

Maybe Dr. Masters found my watch at his house. He had it on him when the fire

broke out.

It's a bit of a stretch, son, don't you think?

Okay, considering your prior association with Masters, I think I'm going to need

an alibi from you.

For when exactly, Detective?

This afternoon and all of tonight.

I can do that.

Let me warn you right now, Phil. Do not ask Adriana to lie for you.

If you do, you will both be in a world of trouble. She doesn't need to lie for

me.

I was with her earlier, but tonight I was with someone else. I was with a

friend.

What are you doing?

Oh, nothing.

You were eavesdropping. I should know. That's my eavesdropping corner. Your

father is in there with Phil talking to the detective.

Why are you out here?

Because I can't stand being in the same room with Officer Conley.

But isn't he the cop who helped Phil out? He is, but it's just his attitude.

I just want to smack him on that shiny bald head of his.

Oh, Mom.

You're in a good mood.

I am.

I have fabulous news.

What's going on? Well, with all the Beth... Letter of drama I didn't get a

chance to tell you.

I am officially in show business.

Oh, are you going to be Lauren's stylist?

No, no, no. I am way past styling.

You are looking at a producer.

Of what?

Television. Well, actually, it's the assistant to the producer.

Or technically, it's the intern to the assistant to the producer.

It doesn't matter. I'm already filing my nails so I can claw my way to the top.

Okay, is this your roundabout way of telling me that you got a job? It is.

This TV producer named Stu Cornell asked me to come work for him. I start right

after graduation.

Well, congratulations.

I was hoping that you would get a summer job.

Well, it is a job, and I am starting it in summer, so I guess technically you

could call it that.

But once Stu sees how indispensable I am, he's never going to want to let me

go. Well, I think it's great that you have a job, but as soon as school

starts, it's a little bit difficult. Freshman year is a big adjustment, so I

don't think having a job is the best idea.

Yeah, but this is just so much better than any college I could ever hope to

get into.

People spend four years on $100,000 and pray for this kind of opportunity.

Wait, are you seriously telling me you're bailing on college?

No, you're missing the point.

I mean, this is what I want to do with my life. I'm skipping ahead ten steps

and getting paid for it. It's a no-brainer.

Yeah, exactly. It's a no-brain decision.

I thought you'd actually be happy for me that I achieved something on my own.

Based on my own talents. Look, don't turn this around on me. I don't think

it's a good idea.

And I'm not going to pretend to be thrilled about it. Yeah, no, of course

not. Because it doesn't fit your unbelievably narrow, control freak

definition of success.

Success? That's what you call this? It's a step towards it.

Are you ever going to go to college?

Maybe.

This is what I want to do.

For 20 years, I've only wanted to be a good mother. And obviously, I have

epically failed.

Mom, what are you talking about? Look at my kids.

Look at Phil. He gets a girl pregnant after he almost gets thrown in jail, and

you, you're just gonna throw away college for what?

To be some Hollywood producer's lackey?

Phil got a job packing boxes in a warehouse for his own father, and he's

treated like a world-class go-getter, captain of industry, king of the world.

You can't torture yourself about what Eddie may or may not have done.

I know. I'm just trying to put it all together in my head for my own peace of

mind. You know Eddie would never hurt Chloe or anyone.

Okay, so beyond that, you just have to let it go, especially when you're

dealing with all this grief.

Yeah. Yeah, I gotta stop obsessing over all these what-ifs and just put it

behind, like you said. Yeah, it's the only way to stay calm.

What I do need to do is focus on proving that Chloe was driving that car.

Do you have any evidence?

No, no physical.

Well, then you just need to tell the police what you know and let them handle

the rest.

And if there's proof to be found, they'll find it.

It's Lauren.

Oh, I hope she's okay at the penthouse.

Hey, Lauren.

Hey, Max.

I'm here at Eddie's, and Kelly set up an interview for me with Julie Calvin.

Oh, that's great.

She's important.

You're in the big leagues now.

She just got an interview with Julie Cowan. Oh, yay, congratulations.

Thanks.

So I assume you need some advice from a veteran rock star on how to handle

yourself.

Actually, Kelly wanted to do the interview here, and they're on their way

now, but I had to clear it with you and make sure you were okay with it.

Is that what you want to do?

I don't know. I mean, it makes me kind of nervous, but...

But being here, I feel Eddie's presence, and that kind of calms me down. So maybe

it's a good idea?

Well, in that case, yeah, go for it.

Really? Sure.

Thank you.

Absolutely. So when is it going to air?

Oh, it's going to be live tonight.

Oh, wow.

Okay, so you better go put on your best face.

Yeah, actually, you know, I could use that rock star advice if you still got

it.

Well, um...

First and foremost, you need to relax.

And then just be yourself.

Oh, and remember, the interview is about you.

Okay? You control them. They don't control you.

Okay. Thank you, Max.

Yeah, no mention.

It's live.

Yes, tonight.

Okay, I'll go get the popcorn. You find the remote.

Hey. Yeah.

I just thank you again for...

calming me down on the whole Eddie situation and just for being here.

You ready?

Yeah.

Eddie will be here with me.

Coming up, Julie Calvin's exclusive interview with up-and-coming pop star

Oren Tate.

Here it comes.

Stay calm.

It'll be okay.

I promise.

Um, I wanted to take you up on your offer, Lisa.

About staying at the house for a while.

Are you kidding me?

You asked her to live with us? Because she's carrying on Phil Jr.? Melissa.

There was a fire at Dr. Master's clinic tonight.

Adriana's father was killed.

Oh, my God.

That's horrible. I didn't know. Seriously, I'm so sorry. I'm so

incredibly sorry.

Thanks.

I can't imagine what you're going through.

And I hope things get better for you, but you really don't want to live here.

Trust me.

I don't want to cause any more trouble.

You've been really, really nice. I don't let Melissa upset you, okay? This has

nothing to do with you. She's mad at me.

Yeah, you don't have to cover for her, Lisa. I know, but she hates me.

But Gus and I both want you to stay, okay?

This is a big house.

We'll make it work.

This is Lauren Tate.

Lauren, this is Julie.

It's so nice to meet you. Wow, it's so nice to meet you. I'm a huge fan. I've

been watching for years. I'm a fan of yours, too. I've heard all your songs

online. Mars is simply wonderful.

Eddie Durant obviously had a great eye for talent.

Wow, coming from you, that means so much. Aw.

Excuse me.

Okay.

Lauren is happy to answer any questions about her music and how Eddie discovered

her. Great. Her fans are definitely going to want to know about that. Okay,

but she would prefer not to have to answer any questions about their

personal relationship.

I'm sure you understand.

Of course. If that's what she wants, I'll have to respect her wishes.

Thank you. Shall we get started?

Yeah. Okay.

I'm ready.

I'm going to need to speak with this friend that you say you were with

tonight. You know that.

He works a late shift in Long Beach, so he won't be reachable for a few hours.

Do you have any idea how vague and suspicious that sounds?

It's the truth, all right? You'll see. I hope so, Phil.

I really do.

Thank you so much for letting me stay here.

You need to be around people who care about you right now, and we do, okay?

Melissa, notwithstanding.

I went back to my house, and I just... I couldn't take it.

I don't know if I'll be able to ever go back.

I don't know how I'm supposed to handle this right now. All right, we're going

to help you.

And I know that Phil will, too.

Is Phil back yet?

Yeah, he's in the kitchen.

Thanks.

Wait, Adriana.

Okay, if I was going to bump off Don Masters, don't you think that I would

have an airtight alibi that didn't rely on somebody that I couldn't get in touch

with right away?

That still doesn't explain how your watch was found next to the body.

Maybe Masters put it there himself.

Why would he do that, Phil?

Frame me for the explosion?

A lot of people are hearing the name Lauren Tate lately.

The video for your song Mars has been viewed by millions of people online.

How does it feel to come out of nowhere and have such a big hit?

It feels amazing.

you know i guess it means that people are relating to the song and yeah that

feels great how did you come up with the idea for mars well um You know, it's

about feeling out of touch with the world around you and having this longing

for something or someone that always seems to be just out of reach.

People can definitely relate to that.

Yeah, I hope so. I mean, it's a feeling that I've had a lot, and I feel a lot of

people my age have had that feeling, so I just felt compelled to write about it.

You enter the contest, Eddie Duran's contest, with some urging from a friend.

Yes, my best friend, Melissa Sanders.

She doesn't seem that nervous.

Are you kidding? Look at her. She's a pro.

And she's so confident and articulate.

Or is that just my motherly bias talking?

No, she's doing awesome.

Yeah, I mean, everything just started happening so fast.

I was getting all these calls and meetings, and it seems like everybody

that I met knew about this little song that I came up with in my bedroom. It

was crazy. Sounds like a real-life fairy tale.

That's what I always keep telling myself.

You want to know what the best part about it all was?

Oh, we all want to know what the best part of it was.

Meaning Eddie Duran.

He really changed my life.

So Eddie Duran was really your mentor.

as an artist absolutely i

never would have gotten where i am without his help tell me about the

tribute concert you're doing for eddie well i wanted to honor eddie

you know and i felt that the best way to do that was performing so i decided to

put together this concert as a tribute to him He obviously played a big part in

your life professionally.

Oh, yeah. I mean, without him, I'd still be just some kid in high school planning

on going to law school.

So you really feel you know Eddie?

Yeah.

What do you think about the allegations against him? That he pushed Chloe Carter

off that terrace and left town to avoid being arrested?

Julie.

That's okay, Kelly.

I can answer that.

What do you mean my father framed you?

Look,

you know that watch that I lost a couple days ago?

The police, they found it at the clinic.

And you think that my father put it there?

You know, that's crazy, Phil. Don't get upset, honey. We're just speculating.

Why would he do that?

Why would you even think that?

Just hear me out, please.

All right.

We know that your dad was having some money issues.

What kind of money issues? We don't know that for sure.

It's pretty clear that he was.

Even still, what does it have to do with anything?

Maybe your dad burned the clinic down to collect the insurance and it would look

a lot less suspicious if he had someone to pin it on.

Meaning you.

We all know how your dad felt about me. With my scummy reputation, I'd be kind

of the perfect fall guy.

No, okay, he wouldn't, he would not do that, okay? He wouldn't, not any of it.

There is a strong possibility that this was a case of arson. And it's possible

that your father was involved.

Then why would my dad be in the building? Okay, why would my dad go back

into a building that he wanted to burn down? It makes no sense.

I can't answer that.

Then maybe he was, maybe it was somebody else, and he was just trying to stop it

from happening.

Why are you all looking at me like that?

Okay, I know that we didn't get along, but my dad's not a criminal, Phil.

They found the watch, and here's his body.

So what? Okay, my dad would not try to send you to prison. He would not do that

to me. But it got there somehow.

All right, so how do you explain that?

He's the cop. Ask him.

My father just died and you're still trying to ruin him like before.

I know that Eddie didn't

hurt Chloe.

How can you know?

It's completely out of character for him to hurt anyone.

It must be very hard for you, coping with his death.

I miss him.

All the time.

Every second of every day.

You two must have been very close.

You know, most people knew Eddie the star, but I got to know Eddie the

person. You know, he always stood up for what he believed in and taught me to do

the same.

He taught me that I had to have faith in myself and to never be afraid of my

talent. He had a huge impact on my life. He completely changed it.

And the only way that I know how to repay him for that is through music.

So that's why I wrote this new song that I'm going to be debuting at the concert.

And I'm sure if Eddie could hear you now, he'd appreciate that you're

defending him.

I loved him so much.

I just, I wish that I could see him one more time and talk to him one more time.

Because just the pain of not...

Being able to be with him is really hard.

I can't stand this anymore.

I've got to get to you.

That was a little more involved than I thought.

You did great.

Just glad it's over.

Oh, it's not over.

Believe me, check this out.

It's everyone's response to the interview, and it's all positive. They

loved it.

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you. Oh, my God.

I mean, there were some rough moments in there, but, you know, the whole time I

just felt like Eddie was with me, guiding me and helping me through it.

Listen, why don't you just go and take a break before your next interview? Go

have some fun.

Okay. Thanks, Kelly.

That was beautiful, what she said about Eddie.

You already knew all that, though, didn't you?

Yeah.

I mean, I know my son's a great human being, but hearing her words and having

you here, it's just, it means a great deal.

What was I thinking?

And he could never do that to anybody. He would never hurt anybody.

Even if he knew that Chloe was the one that was driving that car.

I agree.

So what now?

I'm going to figure out a way to bring Chloe to justice.

She's fine, right?

Your vitals are good.

You've definitely stabilized, but you still have to be cautious with a head

injury. I'm fine.

Great, in fact.

Your heart rate's slightly elevated.

That's because being in here is stressing her out.

I'd be more comfortable if you got a good night's rest than you checked out

in the morning.

Why? So you can tack on another five grand?

What's your cut, Doc?

My main concern is with my patient's welfare.

Look, you heard her.

She's ready to go, so when can we leave?

This isn't a jail cell.

I'm starting to feel like one.

If you leave tonight, it's against medical advice.

Gotcha. That means neither I or the hospital are responsible for the

consequences. Okay, save us the disclaimer.

Just send us the bill.

So what's the plan?

Find out where they stashed my clothes and go get the car and meet me in front.

I am so out of here.

I'm so sorry, Ade.

I hate that you're in the middle of this, especially now.

I know that you loved your dad.

He loved you, too. He did.

You know that, right?

I don't know anything anymore.

Look, um... I know that it's hard to step back and look at this, but...

I never went back to that clinic.

Okay, somebody planted my watch there.

Who else could it be?

I told you I don't know.

Okay.

Look, why don't I just take you to bed? You should get some sleep. No.

Hey, I don't want to sleep. I just want to be alone.

Where are you going to go?

For a walk.

And don't follow me.

Phyllis had his problems, but he's no arsonist.

He's not capable of killing anyone or even planning to kill anyone, even Don

Masters. I want to believe that that's true. I really do. I would love to

eliminate him as a suspect, but right now he's not doing anything to help me

out. Then let us help you. What do you need?

Do you have a toolkit?

So, did you see it?

Oh, yeah. Yes, it was amazing. You were great.

Well, really? Because I felt really nervous. Did it show?

No, no, not at all. It looked like you had done it a million times before.

Okay.

And?

And what?

Did you not see the shout-out I gave you? Oh, yes.

That was... Thank you so much. That was my favorite part, of course. Thank you.

Okay. Mel, what's going on? That would normally cause you to freak out.

I just found out Dr. Masters died.

I actually feel sorry for Adriana.

And that's such a weird feeling. I know what you mean.

At least you don't have to live with her now.

What do you mean?

I mean my mom asked her to move in with us.

And I just have to be, you know, pretend to be okay with it.

Why would she do that? Because her dad died?

No, it's a lot more than that.

You might as well know, Phil knocked Adriana up.

What? Yeah.

No, I know.

Wrong on so many levels and now because she's carrying the Sanders spawn Lisa's

letting her move in with us into the house, huh?

Okay, that that is insane and not to mention potentially dangerous like

Armageddon dangerous I you know, it doesn't matter what I think Adriana sure

seems to like the attention Does not make it easy to feel sympathy for her no

kidding But you know, I feel like we have to anyway, no, I agree

wait

What? I think we should make peace with Adriana.

When was the last time you used the tools, either one of you? I don't know.

A few weekends ago, maybe. Why?

Definitely not in the last couple of days.

Definitely not. Why does it matter?

May I?

Yes.

Seems there's a few missing.

Wrench, screwdriver, needle-nose pliers.

I think they were there the last time I used it.

They're missing now.

And they happen to be the exact same tools that were found in the clinic

after the fire.

What's going on in there?

Just a Sanders family police interrogation.

Getting used to it.

Look, whatever you two have to say, I'm sure that I don't want to hear it.

I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about your dad.

Great. You two did your duties.

Thanks. Adriana, I know it's not the same situation, but I lost a parent when

I was little, too. And I know how painful that is, so I can only imagine

what you're going through right now.

You have no idea how I feel.

So what if your stupid dad took off when you were barely out of diapers?

Ever since then, you've gotten everything handed to you. You are the

luckiest girl on the planet, and it makes me sick because you don't even

know it.

I never thought I'd be so happy to see this place.

Well, don't get too comfortable.

We've got to pack up and take off.

Looks like you already started.

I didn't do that.

Then who did?

My baby's home.

Hi, Mom.

Oh, honey.

So you're all better?

She's great, Jackie.

Oh, good, because I told those doctors to keep you there until you were 100%

recovered. That's right. They gave me a clean bill of health just 10 minutes

ago. And don't think I'm not sticking money bags maxed around with a bill.

Were you planning on bringing this to me in the hospital?

My God, how long did you think I was going to be in there? Oh, no, darling,

that's not why I'm packing your clothes. I did it so I can take you back to

Fresno. This is the last suitcase.

I packed up most of the rest of your stuff already.

We just have to get you out of this horrible city. A.S.A.P.

I wasn't trying to upset you, Maura. I just wanted to empathize with you a

little bit. Just stop.

Okay, I'm tired of watching you pretend that you have sympathy for everyone

else, because really?

All you care about is yourself. That is so not true.

I mean, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

Mel, it's okay, all right? She's in pain.

Pain? You don't even know what real pain is.

Okay, all I ever hear is about how perfect you are and how I should be more

like you.

From my dad, from my teachers, from everyone.

You think that Lauren doesn't know pain?

Do you have any idea what she's been through lately?

Of course I have, because she's all that anyone ever talks about.

You know, so what if you lost your precious rock star boyfriend?

You still have your career.

You still have a future. You have your mom.

You're not going to be alone.

Do you have an explanation for this?

You have an explanation for a missing screwdriver?

It's a coincidence.

Yeah, it's too much of a coincidence.

Look, this is what this guy does. He comes in, he does some mind games, he

tries to get you to confess.

Look, Phil, there's no need to... You're not really buying this, are you?

He walks in, he opens up a toolkit, finds a few tools that are missing. They

happen to be the exact ones from the crime scene.

You had a picture of the watch. Where's all the photos of the tools?

He's helped us out in the past.

He's a cop.

He just wants to close the case. He doesn't care about helping me.

And, you know, your little trick might have worked, Conley, if it wasn't for

one thing.

What's that?

I didn't do it.

You want a glass of water or something?

What's wrong?

What did you two do?

Nothing. She worked herself into this tizzy.

Do you have any idea what she's been through?

Can you for once in your life just back off?

Get out of here.

With pleasure. Just get out. Fine. Come on, love. Okay.

I hate her. I hate her. I hate her. Come on. It's not worth getting so worked up

over. How are you not furious about what just happened out there?

That's Adriana.

Have you met the girl? That's how she is. She's not just going to change

overnight. But at least now we know why she is the way she is. Yeah, because she

wants to protect herself at all costs. No, I don't think that's entirely true,

Mel. I mean, her dad just died.

And no matter how messed up their relationship was, he was still her

father. She loved him.

So you're saying that you think she actually has, like, feelings?

That never occurred to me before.

You know, actually, I've kind of always suspected that.

And tonight, it was clear that that bitter, nasty attitude that she's always

had for us, it's just stemmed from insecurities and pain.

You know, maybe you should give up music and think about becoming a shrink.

It wasn't that hard to figure out.

She's been hurting a lot in many different ways.

And, you know, after being tormented by that girl for so long, it's kind of

liberating to know that...

That's the reason why.

I don't know. Just having you here, it's the only way out of this insanity I'm

going through.

I don't know.

You're pretty tough.

Sometimes I feel like a little boy who just needs someone to hold his hand.

No. I think I can handle that.

It's the Ojai police.

Oh.

This is next to her aunt.

Mr. Rand, this is Lyle Broderick. There's been a development. I was

wondering if you'd come up here first thing in the morning. Yes, of course.

But if you know something, even if it's something you think you don't want to

tell me over the phone, please do.

It's okay.

The DNA did not match.

The body we found in the car was not your son.

Hey, Mel is just, she doesn't know when to shut up, and Lauren's probably on

some power trip because she thinks she's the next Alanis Morissette.

You really think that that's what I'm upset about?

I think that you're upset about your dad, which you should be, but hey,

I'm not going anywhere.

Yeah, unless they throw you in jail for killing my father.

Just tell me, Phil, did you do it? Hey, please.

Conley's here.

And the answer is no.

I didn't do anything to your dad. I didn't torch the clinic.

Do you swear?

I swear on the life of our child.

It was not me.

I gotta tell you, this is not looking good for Phil.

Is he right?

Is the toolkit some kind of trick to get him to confess?

My methods are not on trial here, but your son will be. Look, it's all

circumstantial, Detective, for now.

But all we need is one more piece of the puzzle. One piece of physical evidence,

a waitress, someone who can establish bad blood between those two, and Phil

will go to jail.

I gotta go.

Wait, what'd they say?

Connie's... Really got it in for me. He's gonna find something, anything to

haul me in.

Where are you gonna go?

I gotta find an ally.

Wait, no. What's going on?

I love you, Abe.

Your mom has the right idea.

You should go back to Fresno, at least for a little while.

Isn't that just gonna make me look more guilty? What if Max finds out I left

town? So what?

Yeah, since when is Max Duran the head of the FBI?

He's obviously going to get the police involved if he hasn't already.

It's all the more reason to leave L.A.

I mean, if we stay here, Max is just going to keep hammering you about

Katie's death. And you don't need that, sugar. Not when you're trying to get

better. We could leave tonight.

We could just get on the road and drive.

This town has messed us both up.

I don't know.

It doesn't have to be Fresno.

Wait a minute.

That's her home. It's not. Don't call it that.

Look, we can make some other place our home, okay? Some place no one will find

us. Just you and me.

Okay, I'm her mother. I should be with her. Or at least know where you two are

going. Jackie, this isn't about you.

Look, I love you, okay? And I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Fresno's got a lot going for it.

Jackie, I was born there.

In 2009, they did that study of the smartest cities in the nation, and

Fresno was last on the list. Okay, well, in 2010, we only came in third last.

So we're getting smarter by the minute.

Wherever we go, I will protect you, okay, more than Eddie ever could. Just

trust me.

So let's just hit the road. What do you say?

I can't.

Why not?

I don't know what to do.

Okay, I can't think straight. My head is spinning.

Do you need to go back to the hospital? I just need to get out of here.

What's the big problem, babe?

I need to talk to you.

It's called using a phone.

I'm a busy guy.

People listening on phone calls.

Somebody's paranoid.

What's the problem?

I need your help, all right? I need you to give me an alibi between 3 in the

afternoon to 8 p.m.

For who? The cops?

No, for my grandmother. Who else do you need alibis for?

Even if the alibi was you're boosting cars with me?

You'll suddenly turn stupid?

No, but you still are.

Look, the alibi doesn't need to be legit. It just needs to be believable.

All right, say we went to the beach, somewhere, anything.

I'm in serious trouble here.

What the hell did you do, man? I didn't do anything but the cops think that I

blew up the clinic.

Did you run his father inside?

I see why they think you're guilty. Except I'm not.

There's somebody planning my watch there.

I'm in deep.

You gotta help me.

I'm sorry, man. You gotta find somebody else.

Look, I can't have the cops in the nose of my business, especially after what we

did tonight.

Maybe I'm not making myself clear here.

If you don't cover for me, I'm gonna end up going down for this.

Look, if the cops get anywhere near me, the people I work for are gonna slit my

freaking throat.

Nobody has to know.

or be involved, all right?

I wish I could help you, man, but I can't.

So that's it, then?

After everything I've done for you?

Huh?

When you got wasted and went to Mexico last Christmas, who lied to your mom so

that she wouldn't get kicked out? Don't guilt me, man. Who took a punch for you

when Jerry Butler tried to kick your teeth in?

I've had your back more times than I can count. And you pull this crap on me?

I'm doing you a favor.

How do you figure?

You don't want to get me involved in this, man. I'm a horrible liar. You suck

as a friend, too.

Come on, Phil.

To hell with you, man. I never should have made that phone call. I never

should have hooked back up with you.

I'm sorry you feel that way.

Good luck.

Max, are you all right?

Did they find Eddie?

Well, what did Broderick say?

They ran a test, and Eddie's DNA did not match the body in the car. Oh, my

God.

He's alive.

He's alive.