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Tracy,

>> it's not Tracy.

>> Maya, what are you doing here?

>> I was going to surprise you. Is this

what you meant when you said you were

going to be working from home?

>> Ma, please.

>> Is this why you didn't want me moving

in?

>> I don't need to explain myself to you.

>> She's half your age, Marcus.

>> She's not half my age. Can you just calm

down? You're overreacting.

None of this changes how I feel. Okay.

>> No, I'm I'm heading out in a few.

I know, Jackie. There's nothing I can

do. It's not up to me. Anything that

size, the regents are going to want

approval.

I can't just wave it through. Hang on

one sec. Okay, Noah.

Noah,

>> just a second.

>> Whoa.

>> Did you ask it nicely first?

>> It's not listening.

>> Allow me.

>> Thanks. Show off.

>> It just respects me.

You want some breakfast before you go?

>> Uh, no. I'm just going to have something

from the restaurant when my shift's

over.

>> You're following in your father's

footsteps?

Same college. Never having time for

breakfast.

>> You know what dad always said? Food can

wait. Opportunity

>> does not.

>> Go before Rick docks you.

>> Hold up. Bye.

>> Bye.

>> Finish the coffee before it gets cold.

>> Yes, sir. Love you.

Your 9:30 is here.

>> They're early.

>> Offer them coffee and bring them back at

9:35. Rest of the day,

>> lunch with the board, a 2:30

presentation from Lewis, and then a

policy review at 4. Oh, and Denise

Taylor is coming by before end of day.

>> Why?

>> She didn't say, but I assume it's to

discuss our donation to our scholarship

foundation.

>> Do you want me to cancel?

>> No, I haven't seen her in a while. It'll

be nice to catch up.

>> Maya

>> Lester,

>> thank you for that memo intelligent.

>> You see it early, you move early. That's

the whole game. And the board sleeps at

night. Rockoff's in for a fortune on

your say so. Ask about you daily.

>> Tell him to relax and let me work.

>> Any preference for lunch today?

>> As chairman of the board, that's your

prerogative.

>> I'll ask for a vote. Although getting a

consensus on sushi versus Italian might

be tougher than getting a quorum.

Fire.

>> Excuse you.

>> Anybody ever tell you that you work too

hard?

>> I got to. Especially if I want to own a

place like this one day.

>> Well, when you do, I better get a

promotion.

>> You will be my first hire.

>> Oh, how's your mom doing?

>> Uh, she's technically not in remission

yet, but the doctors are hopeful.

>> That's good.

>> All right, doors open in 5. How do I

look?

Tell the provost it's done. Between the

endomment and the scholarship, Apex is

giving more than any donor in the

department's history.

Every quarter, right on time. I know. I

wish every donor was this easy. All

right, I'll talk to you later. Bye.

>> Hey, you know they make things that

could hold those files for you. They're

called cabinets.

>> Okay. I have a system. Is that what

we're calling it? What do you have for

me?

>> I don't want to enable you. Aha. The

scholarship files. Eight recipients this

year.

>> Eight. 5 years ago, we could barely fund

three. Tell your rich friend thank you

again. I always do.

>> We could afford to make a spot for Noah

if he didn't roll here.

>> Don't think I haven't tried. He is

determined to follow in his father's

footsteps. And that means San Vicente

College.

>> Still working late at that restaurant.

>> Every night. Won't accept help. Won't

slow down.

>> Wonder where he gets that from. No idea.

Hello. You still coming?

>> Oh my god. I I I totally forgot.

>> I figured.

>> I'll I'll head over there right now

>> in rush hour. I couldn't do that to you.

I want to thank you in person for Apex's

donation.

>> Then I'll come to you with Chardonnay.

>> Now we're talking.

>> See you 7.

>> Yeah. Can't wait.

honestly

I'm glad that I forgot to swing by your

office. Me, too. I don't know if I've

been able to actually articulate how

much Apex has meant to our students.

>> I've read the letters from the

recipients. I know

>> most of them could never even dream of

college. That's all you.

>> Thank you. But we had a deal. Remember?

No shop talk.

>> Sorry.

>> Was that your son? I passed coming in

>> the runner.

>> Oh, you never actually met Noah, have

you?

>> No.

He's not a little kid anymore. Some

mornings I look at him and I swear I'm

looking at Darren.

He goes to the same college he did, but

working full-time to help me cover what

I can't.

>> Working where?

>> Oh, um, Eva La Mama, that new Italian

place. He says he wants to own one like

that someday. Bless his heart.

>> Ambitious.

>> Yeah, just like his dad.

But what about you? Are you seeing

anyone new these days?

>> It's rough out there. I know.

>> Especially for women our age.

>> Last time I saw you, you were with uh

what's his name?

>> Marcus.

>> Yes. He seemed like a nice guy. I only

met him one time, though.

>> He wasn't.

Truth is, I moved too fast after the

divorce.

>> I'm sorry.

>> Don't be. He left me for a younger

model. His loss, right?

>> Oh, yeah. Cheers to that.

I don't know why champagne is only for

celebrations. It's just as good to drown

your sorrows.

>> Forget about him, Cheryl. He was just a

kid. Kid who knew his way around the

bedroom.

>> True.

>> How'd you hear about this place? Maya.

>> Hello, Earth. Maya, sorry. What? I asked

how you heard about this place. A client

recommended it.

>> Have you ladies decided?

>> Actually, we haven't even looked at the

menu yet.

>> No rush. Take your time. I'll be back in

a few minutes. But if I were to make a

recommendation, the duck comfi is

excellent today.

>> Just let me know if you have any

questions.

>> I wish he was on the menu. There you go

again. What? Men can date younger. Why

can't we? We can. But I think he had his

eye on Maya.

What? You didn't notice

>> to a guy like that? Money is ancient.

>> You don't think I can still attract a

man like that?

>> You had a man like that. Marcus, he was

perfect and your age.

>> Marcus was a lot of things. Perfect was

not one of them. I never understood why

you ended things with him. Too

possessive. If there's one thing that's

non-negotiable, it's my independence.

>> I still say for a guy like that, our

time has passed.

Want a bed?

>> Maya, what are you doing?

>> Are we ready?

>> Actually, we did have a question for

you. How does a young man like yourself

feel about older women?

Well, that depends

>> on

>> on the woman.

>> Some are like fine champagne. They just

get better with age.

>> Uh, few more minutes, please.

>> Okay.

>> Girl, I cannot believe he used that

line. Find champagne.

I think he's delightful.

>> You okay? I thought I'd have to come

rescue you.

>> No, it happens more than you think.

They're just having fun.

>> Well, I just hope when I'm that old, I'm

not checking out guys half my age.

>> Hey, they give me a nice tip, they can

check away.

Need a lift?

>> Just called one.

>> Cancel it.

>> Don't charge me.

>> I'll take care of it. Come on, get in.

I'll drive you.

>> Okay.

So, where too?

>> On my way to class.

>> And where's class?

>> San Bante.

>> Let me guess. Business

>> hospitality.

>> You want to keep working for places like

this?

>> I'm going to own one.

>> Senior,

>> freshman.

>> Really?

The way you were running the floor in

there, I would have put you at 25.

>> Thanks for the lift.

>> Don't mention it. I was headed out this

way anyway.

>> Um, well, I guess I'll see you around.

>> Noah.

>> Yeah.

>> Do they feed you at work?

>> Um, if it's not too busy. Sometimes I'll

hang around the kitchen after my shift.

Why?

>> I'd like to take you to dinner.

>> You don't have to do that.

>> I know.

I want to.

>> When?

>> Tomorrow.

>> Look, if you don't find me attractive.

>> Oh, that is not what I'm saying at all.

I just

You'd have to pick the place.

I don't know too many good ones besides

mine.

>> Then we'll have to fix that.

Mom

>> in the kitchen.

>> What is for dinner?

>> I've had a long day. Is it okay if we

just order pizza?

>> When have I ever refused pizza?

>> I'll cook dinner tomorrow night. I

promise.

Actually, I have dinner plans tomorrow

night.

>> Oh, yeah.

>> Yeah.

>> So, I might be out late. You mind if I

take the car?

>> Not at all.

>> Uh,

what are you doing?

>> Is it Charlotte?

>> How many times do I have to tell you

Charlotte and I are just friends? Well,

you brought it up, but since you did,

who is she?

>> No one, you know.

>> Well, I look forward to meeting this

mystery woman.

It's open,

>> Maya.

I'm here.

>> I'll be down in a minute.

>> I love your place.

>> Just a place for me to hang my hat.

>> I don't think I've ever been anywhere so

clean.

>> Is that a compliment?

>> I'm honestly afraid to sit down.

>> Then don't. We're not staying.

>> Where are we going?

>> You'll see.

Not big on details, huh?

>> I'm big on surprises.

>> Wow,

you look amazing.

You do.

>> Thank you.

of course.

So, finally the police or whatever they

call them in Italy had to come over and

tell us to stop.

Hey,

>> so you weren't allowed to throw coins in

the fountain at all.

>> Not during the renovations.

>> No, they would keep getting stuck in the

pipes, but all we knew was from the

movie.

>> Oh, my mom loves those old movies.

>> Old movies,

>> right?

>> I really want to visit Europe one day.

>> Go soon. That's my advice. It's a lot

more fun when you're young.

>> I don't know. I don't think I'll be able

to go anywhere until I graduate.

>> San Vicente is expensive.

>> It is, but it was my choice.

>> Was it?

>> My mom, she actually works in the

admissions building at state. Could have

gone there for free, but I really wanted

to go to SV.

>> It's a good school.

>> My dad actually went there.

>> How does your dad do?

He

he passed away actually.

>> Whenever you're ready, thank you for

telling us.

>> Nana,

>> what I said about not being able to pay

for school, I didn't mean I couldn't.

>> I understand,

but remember, this was my treat.

>> I don't know. I still feel a little

weird letting you pay.

>> Don't worry. I'll give you a chance to

make it up to me.

I'm not ready for this evening to end.

There. Better.

>> Do you come here often?

>> An ex used to take me when he was trying

to impress me.

And now you're trying to impress me,

huh?

>> Here.

>> Come on.

>> I don't really dance.

Then don't

want to go.

It's time to lose control.

I think my time is right.

Pull me in now.

Pull me in. Now

you don't get a body like this unless

you want someone to see.

Legion

guilty

pleasure

guilty

pleasure

guilty

pleasure.

Maya,

>> what are you doing here?

>> Same thing as you.

>> Oh, really? Yeah. Out of all the places

in town, you just happen to be here.

>> What are you saying?

>> The same thing I told you before. We're

done.

>> You have some high opinion of yourself.

>> I'm here with someone.

>> Who's this kid?

>> Hey, man. Leave us alone, Marcus.

>> Gladly.

>> Careful with this one. She bites.

>> You okay?

>> Fine. We're going.

>> Sorry that jerk ruined the night.

>> I don't know about that.

I think he was a little intimidated by

you.

>> By me?

I can see why.

I'd

>> like to see you again.

>> Me, too.

Call me.

>> I'll be thinking about you.

Jeez, Mom, you scared me.

>> It's almost 3:00 a.m.

>> I told you I was going out.

>> Well, you didn't say all night.

>> I'm 19. I'm an adult.

>> Come on. And I texted you.

>> I was busy.

>> Look, you know I trust you. I don't ask

for your passcode. I I don't use the

tracking app on your phone.

>> Tracking app? Seriously? I'm not 5 years

old.

>> Do you know how many friends I have of

kids your age? You know exactly where

they are at all times. I give you all

the freedom in the world provided you're

honest with me. And yes, it is my job to

make sure you're safe.

>> Look, if I lived on campus, you'd have

no idea what I was doing right now. But

you don't live on campus. You live right

here at home. By choice. I'm my dad.

>> By choice? Really?

>> Yeah. If you went to state, you wouldn't

live at home. But you chose that, not

me. Wait a minute. I want to know how

your date went.

Heat. Heat.

Noah.

>> Noah,

>> I'm up.

>> I'm leaving. Have a great day.

All right, Noah, you got this.

You're cool. You're calm. You do this

all the time.

You do not do this all the time.

up here.

Come here.

Stop.

Not yet.

Take off your clothes.

Slower.

Put it on.

You're not cut it.

>> Put it on.

Now you can touch me.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake

you.

>> It's okay.

>> I got to go.

>> Stay the night.

>> I really want to, but I have class early

tomorrow.

You know, when I was your age, I had

nothing.

Broke.

>> What'd you do?

>> Found a man who wasn't.

Told myself it was love.

>> What happened?

>> Time.

Time isn't kind to women.

I have a business proposition for you.

>> I'm listening.

>> I very much enjoyed tonight, Noah.

>> So did I.

>> Trouble is, my life doesn't allow much

time for traditional relationships.

My work always comes first.

Most men eventually resent that. And you

you're working yourself to exhaustion

just to stay in school.

>> That's the deal.

>> Doesn't have to be.

What if you could spend less time

worrying about tuition and more time

building the future you're working so

hard for?

>> What are you saying?

>> I can lighten a burden.

Like

you'd pay me for what?

>> Companionship.

I'd want exclusivity.

But that shouldn't be a problem for you.

After all, tonight was proof we're

compatible in the most important way.

You wouldn't tell anyone, would you?

>> I think it's in both our interest to

keep it quiet, don't you?

>> How long would this last?

>> As long as we want

a real adult relationship.

>> I don't know.

>> You know what? I'm offering you.

>> Yeah, but it doesn't feel right.

I'll show you what feels right.

I'm not for sale.

Continue to rage in the foothills north

of the city, consuming hundreds of acres

of wildland. Residents in the affected

areas are advised to stay indoors and

avoid exposure to smoke. The second

downtown,

>> come in.

>> Hey, Jackie.

>> Got a sec?

>> Sure. What's up? Is there anything I

need to know about Apex?

>> What do you mean?

>> We should have received our quarterly

payment by now. It's never been late

before.

>> You sure? I checked twice. I even called

the bank.

Maybe the wire got held up. That's what

I thought, too. But I spoke to the

manager. There's nothing. Not even

pending.

That doesn't make any sense. Maya hasn't

been late once in 5 years, which is why

I thought I should bring it to your

attention.

>> I'm sure it's just clerical.

>> Probably, but I've started to schedule

the visits with the recipients and their

families. I need that money before we

can move forward.

>> Could you try calling?

>> I could, but I know you and Maya are

friends. And you were the one who

brought the Apex scholarship to the

program, so it's better coming from you.

>> Of course.

I'm sure it's nothing.

Then it'll be the easiest call you make

all day.

Hey Maya, it's Denise. I wanted to ask

you a quick question about the

scholarship program. It's no big deal.

But I was uh talking to my director and

she said that the payment was never

made. I'm sure there's no problem, but

just give me a call whenever you can.

Okay. Thanks. Bye.

>> Thank you.

Hey. Hey, Charlotte. Are you okay?

What's the matter? Is it your mother?

>> You can start the chemo again. The fact

that it came back, it's not good.

>> What the doctors say? that it's

treatable, but then again, they're the

same ones who said it wouldn't come back

in the first place.

>> How's your mom handling it?

>> She's tough,

>> but she'll have to take off work during

treatment, and that's months. We can't

afford that.

>> How much is it?

>> I know how much you make. You can't

afford it.

>> Well, what if I could? How much?

>> Really? It's going to be okay somehow. I

just

I can't be here right now.

>> Everything all right back then?

>> Yeah, she's just having a bad day.

>> Go take table 17's order.

>> What? Rick, I can't. I'm already

overwhelmed. And that's Parker's

section.

>> You don't understand. The customer

requested evil.

>> What?

Are you glad to see me?

>> Well, this is a first.

That thing you offered,

>> is it still on the table?

>> I thought you weren't for sale.

>> I'm not, but my friend's mom is sick and

the treatment costs more than I make in

a year. So, if we're going to do this,

it's going to be on my terms and no one

can ever find out.

>> You won't regret it.

Continue to

heat.

Noah,

>> morning.

>> What is this?

That is your new espresso machine.

The one we saw at the mall.

>> Is it?

>> Yeah. I looked at the price tag and I

put it right back down.

How did you pay for this?

>> Tips. I've been picking up a bunch of

extra shifts.

>> That's a lot of shifts.

And you were smiling way too much. Who

is she? Come on.

I knew it.

>> Mom,

>> it's about time someone realized what a

catch you are.

>> Thank you.

>> You're welcome. God. Now show me how it

works before your Uber gets here.

>> Yeah.

How about that?

>> Noah.

>> Well, do you like it?

>> I mean, if the espresso machine I could

wrap my head around that the clothes,

put it in a new car.

>> I've been putting money away.

>> Tips don't buy cars. Honey,

>> why can't you just be happy for me? I

just I don't understand where this is

coming from. What is this?

>> I got to go to work.

>> Noah, just talk to me.

I'm so glad you called me, Denise. It's

nice to get out of the office.

>> Yeah.

Thank you for taking care of the

donation so quickly.

>> I should have been on it. It's just I've

been preoccupied.

Everything okay?

>> Just one of those mornings.

>> Noah,

that obvious?

>> What's wrong?

>> That's the strange thing. He seems like

everything should be going right, you

know? He's happy, you know. He He's

making good money. He even bought a new

car.

>> Sounds like we should be happy for him.

>> I know.

>> Maybe it's just hard for me to accept

that he doesn't need me like he once

did.

>> He'll always need his mother.

>> But enough about me. Why are you in such

a good mood?

If you must know,

I met someone.

>> I thought you were too busy.

>> I am too busy, but we've come to an

arrangement.

>> So, who is he?

>> He's not my usual type.

>> Where'd you meet him?

>> You're a friend.

>> Okay, now you're just torturing me.

I just don't want to jinx it, you know,

with my luck.

>> Noah's actually seen someone new, too.

Very hush hush.

>> Wow. She really is growing up.

>> I know. Just wish I knew who she was. I

want to make sure she's good enough for

my boy.

>> I'm sure she'd miss.

Charlotte, wait up.

>> Hi, Noah.

>> How's your mom doing?

>> Same. The doctors want to start her on

the therapy, but we just really can't

right now.

>> I want to help.

>> I know you do, and that's really sweet,

but we've already talked about this.

>> I've actually put some money away.

>> You have no idea how much it costs.

>> I'm going to send it right now.

>> What did you just do?

>> Read it.

Noah.

>> And that's just for right now. I can

send more next month.

>> Seriously, how can you afford this?

>> Don't worry about that. You're important

to me. Your mom is important to me.

>> I don't know what to say.

>> Say you'll take it.

You know I'm always here for you, right?

>> I got to go tell my mom.

>> Tell her. Tell her I'm thinking about

it.

>> Bye.

Get in.

Who is she?

>> Who?

>> The girl I just saw you with.

>> That's Charlotte. She's a hostess here.

>> You act like that with all your

co-workers. You hug and kiss the bus

boys, too.

>> Were you following me?

>> I came to pick you up.

>> I didn't ask you to do that. I

>> was trying to be nice.

Look, Maya, this

What are you doing?

>> I have to explain that to you.

>> Can you just relax for one second?

Look, there's absolutely nothing going

on between Charlotte and I.

>> But you wish there was, don't you?

>> Oh my god.

>> How many shifts?

>> What?

How many shifts will you have to do in

order to make as much as one of my

payments?

>> I'd think about that the next time you

decide to treat me like this.

>> Where were you?

>> Out. Obviously,

>> I didn't realize you were going

anywhere.

>> I don't need to tell you, Sophia. every

time I go out

>> because Lester was looking for you. Send

him in.

>> Hello, Maya.

>> Lester, I heard you were looking for me.

Did we have a meeting?

>> Uh, no. No. May I?

>> What can I do for you, Lester?

>> Well, frankly, Maya, I just wanted to

make sure you're okay.

>> Why wouldn't I be okay?

>> I just got off with Austin Rockoff. down

37%

and he can't reach you.

>> He's not our only client.

>> No, but when he's unhappy, I notice

this isn't like you. Your read is the

whole reason any of us are in this

building and the board started asking if

it's slipping.

>> My read is fine.

>> That's what worries me. You used to be

able to tell.

>> You know what I need, Lester?

to get back to work.

>> Okay, Maya.

>> Yeah.

>> Hey, you want some dinner?

>> Uh, no. I'm not really hungry.

>> Since when?

>> Had a big lunch.

>> You want to order in tomorrow night?

Sure.

>> All right.

Waking up

every day

247.

You are my obsession. Every

>> Noah, is that you? It's me, Mom.

>> Come in here when you get a chance. I

want you to meet someone.

>> Oh, Noah. This is a good friend of mine

I want you to meet. This is Maya

Anderson.

>> I've heard so much about you from your

mother. It's nice to finally meet you,

>> Noah.

>> Oh,

sorry. It's nice to meet you, too.

>> We're putting the espresso machine to

good use. He must be doing well for

himself to afford things like that.

>> Oh, he works so hard. I don't doubt it.

Your mother tells me you're a freshman

at San Vicente.

That's an excellent school. A few of my

employees graduated from there. They

came very well prepared.

>> Anoa actually wants to go into business.

>> Is that so? Well, when you graduate, you

should give me a call. I'm sure I could

use someone with your talents.

>> That's great. Noah, what do you say?

>> Oh, thank you.

>> It's no trouble. I love to mentor young

people. It's one of the things I find

most satisfying about my work.

>> Would you join us?

>> I got to go.

I'm I'm so sorry. I don't know what's

gotten into him.

>> Don't worry about it. Teenagers are like

that.

>> He's just He's normally so friendly and

outgoing. He'll come around.

>> They always do.

That was unacceptable.

>> What did you expect me to do?

>> Don't turn this around. You wouldn't

answer my calls, return my texts.

I wasn't going to be ignored.

>> Maya, I was busy. You of all people

should understand that. I can't just

come whenever you snap your fingers.

>> I gave you plenty of chances to

>> You showed up at my house.

>> You prefer I halt the payments.

>> Excuse me? I'm just saying I need some

way to get your attention.

>> And you think the best way to do that is

by threatening me?

>> I was just proving a point. We both made

a commitment to bring certain assets to

this relationship.

And I've held up my end of the bargain.

I want to make sure you are too

>> cuz it would be a shame for your mother

to find.

>> Don't even joke about that.

I'm serious. If you say one word to

anyone,

You're thinking too loud.

>> I thought you were sleeping.

>> I don't really sleep.

>> Something's on your mind. Say it.

What is this?

>> Be specific.

>> What is this us? What are we doing?

>> Enjoying each other. Is that so hard?

>> You're my mom's friend.

>> I'm a lot of people's friend.

>> That's not an answer.

>> It's the only one you're getting

tonight.

My friends in relationships,

they fight about not texting each other

back, where to eat.

I don't even know what to call us.

>> Then don't call it anything.

>> And that works for you.

It has for a long time.

I don't need labels.

I don't need someone checking in every

hour wondering where I am.

When we're together, I want us enjoying

each other.

When we're apart, I want you living your

life.

What if I want more?

Come here.

Hey, you okay? You seem a little

distracted.

>> Just tired. Long night studying.

>> Well, I'm sure the coffee makers are

already war roommed up.

>> That is just what I needed. And after

work, I was thinking if you want, maybe

we could.

>> What the hell are you doing here?

>> Excuse me.

>> Oh, ma'am. I'm sorry. I thought you were

someone else.

>> Sorry. I'm here trying to have a nice

relaxing lunch and now I'm being

verbally assaulted. I want to speak to

your manager right now.

>> It was a complete misunderstanding. I

I'll go get him.

>> I don't know what you want me to do,

Rick. I can only apologize so many

times.

>> You can explain what the hell happened

out there.

>> I thought she was someone else.

>> Who?

>> Someone I didn't want in the restaurant.

>> A customer? Since when is it appropriate

to speak to any customer like that?

>> Never. But I was afraid she might be a

threat.

>> A threat to who?

the customers.

>> Go home, Noah. No, Rick. Really? I'm

fine.

>> That wasn't a suggestion.

>> Are you firing me? I'm

>> not firing you. Although a lot of

managers would. I'm telling you, go home

for today. I'll see you tomorrow.

>> I'm not in tomorrow.

>> I'll see you day after. Go home. Get

your head straight. Okay.

Thought you didn't have work today.

Um, yeah. They asked me to cover a

shift.

>> What about school?

>> I'm only missing one lecture and I could

watch it anytime online.

>> You think that's a good idea?

>> Yes, I think it's a great idea. I need

to pick up as many shifts as I can.

Tuition's expensive even with living at

home.

>> Yeah, I know. I get the bills, Noah.

>> Yeah, well, you don't need to worry

about that this semester.

What are you talking about?

>> I already paid it.

>> You paid what?

>> Tuition.

>> How do you have that kind of money?

>> I told you. I've been working hard.

I thought you'd be happy about that.

>> You should have told me before you did

that.

>> Are you serious? It's my school and

you're the one that's always making such

a big deal about money. I thought you'd

appreciate me helping you out.

>> Whatever.

Thinking about getting my own place

anyways.

>> Your own place?

>> Yeah.

Nothing fancy, but I think it could be

good for both of us.

>> Is this because that girl you've been

seeing? I'm sorry. I I I hardly ask you

anything, but if we're being honest with

each other, I think it's a little

strange that you never mention her. What

do you want me to say?

>> What's her name? Where'd you meet it?

What does she do? You know, you know the

normal stuff that sons tell their

mothers.

>> You know what sons normally tell their

mothers? Nothing. So, just leave me

alone.

>> Noah.

What the hell?

>> I owe you one. It came through.

>> The money's been distributed. Even a

little leftover.

>> Yeah, Maya said it would just slip

through the cracks.

>> Crisis averted. I'll notify everyone.

>> Thank you for being so on top of it.

>> Is everything okay?

>> Why do you ask? When I walked in, you

look like you had your worried face on.

>> Oh, that's just my resting worried face.

>> You know, there's just enough left over

to splurge on lunch.

>> Sure.

>> Yeah, as long as it's not anything from

a vending machine or a drive-through

window. Don't knock it. There is a

vending machine over at the business

school. Serves pizza.

>> Pizza?

I have an idea.

Good afternoon. How can I Oh, Mrs.

Taylor. I didn't recognize you right

away.

>> Hey, Charlotte. Oh, I saw your name on

the order, but I didn't put two and two

together. I'm bringing lunch for a

colleague, but I thought I would come in

and say hi to Noah. You know, cuz

everyone loves when their mom just shows

up for their work unannounced.

>> Uh, but Noah's not working today.

>> Oh, no. He wasn't supposed to, but

someone called for him to cover for

someone.

>> Oh, I didn't realize. Let me go find

him.

Hey, right there. No.

>> No. No.

>> Are you sure? Cuz his mom said something

that he's making.

>> No, no, he's hiding.

>> Oh, hey.

>> I'm sorry, Mrs. Taylor, but Rick, the

manager, doesn't know anything about it.

There was probably some

miscommunication.

That's probably what it is. Yeah, I I

must have misread it. And he's at

school. And if he does come in, I'll let

him know that you're looking for him.

Thanks. Yeah.

I can smell that truffle pizza from down

the hall. How's Noah?

>> Well, that's the weird thing. He wasn't

there.

>> Maybe you got his schedule mixed up.

>> No, I I saw him this morning. He said he

was going to work.

>> Huh? Do me a favor. Take this to the

kitchen. I'm going to do something.

>> Okay.

Who lives here?

Huh?

>> Noah, get your clothes. It's time to go

home.

Denise,

>> don't you walk away from me.

>> I'm done talking to you about this.

>> We haven't even begun to discuss it.

>> What's there to discuss? I'm an adult.

>> Didn't act like it.

>> It's exactly what I was doing.

>> Oh, by shacking up with my friend who

also happens to be a much older woman.

>> That's what you're mad about? That she's

too old for me?

>> I'm mad that you lied to me. You lied to

me about everything.

>> You want to talk about lying? How did

you even know where I was?

Because I was tracking you.

>> Exactly.

>> No, don't change the subject.

I'm not mad anymore

after I got over the shock of it. I

I took time to think about my feelings

and I realized

I'm not mad at you. I I didn't do

anything wrong.

When did you realize we were friends?

>> Just the other day when I came home and

you two were sitting right here.

>> Come here.

How'd you meet

>> the restaurant?

>> She was a customer.

>> She just came in and

started flirting with me.

>> And then what? We You started dating.

Noah,

>> we

we came to an agreement.

>> That's how you had the money for the

tuition?

>> I thought she just wanted to help me.

She's so wealthy. I thought it just made

her feel good.

>> Money always comes with strings

attached, honey. Always.

>> I I know. I know

>> you can't see her anymore. I I know

you're technically an adult, but come

on. You can't.

I tried to end it the other day.

I was afraid she was going to tell you.

>> Okay. Well, it's over, right? I already

know.

>> I don't think she's going to let me.

>> Let you what?

>> End things.

She'll let you.

Trust me,

>> Sophia. Let me know when.

>> You know, all last night,

all this morning, I'm going to wake over

here.

I was trying to think of how I could

make you tell me the truth about why you

did what you did

and then it hit me.

I don't really care.

>> Then why are you here?

>> To look you in the eye

and tell you in person to stay the hell

away from him.

>> Denise,

he's an adult.

>> He's my son. You are my friend.

>> What's this? The money you loaned, Noah,

I'm paying it back.

>> That wasn't a loan. That was for

services rendered.

Here's how this is going to go.

You walk back to that little office in

the building my scholarship keeps the

lights on in and say nothing to anyone

but one call to your regents.

And there's no program, no funding,

no job for the woman who made a scene in

my office.

>> You know, it takes a special kind of

pathetic individual to get that

validation from a teenager

because you obviously can't get it from

a man.

>> You come back to my office again and

I'll kill you.

>> Are you okay?

>> What does that mean?

>> Well, frankly, that meeting looked a

little contentious. We're running an

investment company, Sophia, not a

daycare.

>> Yeah, but it was just Denise.

>> Who's the president of this company,

Sophia? You or me?

>> I'm on your side, Maya. But you haven't

been yourself recently, and I'm not the

only one who's noticed.

>> What's that supposed to mean?

You're fine.

You're in control.

You're Maya Anderson.

>> She's been my friend and colleague for

years.

He's 19, barely an adult.

>> But the fact is, Mrs. Taylor, he is an

adult. Legally, there's absolutely

nothing we can do about it.

>> Well, can't she file a report or

something for for harassment or

something like that?

>> Hardly qualifies as harassment.

Plus, your son would be the one who

needs to file it.

>> Okay. But he's

>> That being said, a report has already

been filed by Maya Anderson.

>> What? That's right. Just before you got

here, I took it myself. No, you don't

understand. She's the one who needs to

stay away from Noah. He doesn't want

anything more to do with her.

>> Well, the report wasn't filed against

your son, Mrs. Taylor. It's against you.

Me?

According to Miss Anderson, you went to

her place of business and threatened

her. That's That's ridiculous.

>> Okay. Yes, I I did go to her office, but

not to threaten her, to tell her to stay

away from Noah.

She claims you threatened to kill her.

Are

>> you got to be kidding me? No, she

threatened to kill me if I ever went to

her office again.

>> You don't believe me? It's not a matter

of believing you. For us to act on a

complaint, we need to have some kind of

evidence. And from where I sit, while

Miss Anderson's behavior is slightly

inappropriate, it's that of an ex, not a

criminal. Okay. Thank you for your time,

>> Mrs. Taylor.

I know he's your son, but he's also an

adult.

>> You have kids, Detective Scott.

>> I don't. No,

>> I'm busy, Lester,

>> with something. It certainly seems

>> meaning. You haven't talked to Rockoff

lately, have you? No, you haven't. You

know how I know this? Because he just

pulled his account.

You have anything to say to that?

I tried to do this the right way, the

considerate way. I wanted to help you.

>> Are you asking me to step down?

>> This is my company.

>> This isn't your company. You may be the

president, but you serve at the pleasure

of the board. I could have my pick of

investment firms.

>> Okay, Maya.

>> You don't believe me? I make one call.

One call to a head hunter and I'll have

half a dozen offers within the week.

>> You touch my ass again and I'm going

straight to HR.

>> What the hell is wrong with you?

>> Stay out of my way, Lester, and let me

do my job.

Nobody would believe you.

>> Want to test me?

You can take that to the board.

Well, that's it. Here, let me help.

>> Thank you. Hey, what's the update on

your mom?

>> Actually, there's a little good news.

Um, they're going to start her on the

radiation and see how it goes. And

there's a chance she might not need

chemo. Charlotte, that's fantastic news.

>> I couldn't have gone through these last

few weeks without you.

>> You would have been just fine.

>> I'm serious.

>> Um, well, I'm out of here. Okay, let me

just settle the tips and I'll take you

home.

>> Thanks, but I don't want to wait.

>> It'll just take a minute. Come on. I

don't want you walking alone in the

dark.

>> What do you think I did before you

started working here?

>> Not sure. But back then, I didn't know

about it.

Shh.

>> You're sweet, but I'll be fine. I like

the walk. I get to clear my head.

>> Okay. See you tomorrow.

>> Bye.

Hello,

Noah. Is that you?

Is somebody there?

Come in.

>> I just wanted to say good night.

>> Night, Mom.

>> You studying? Yeah, this intro to

hospitality management is a killer.

Doesn't feel like an intro at all.

>> I'll just keep working at it.

>> I'm on it.

>> Noah.

>> Yeah.

>> She's not bothering you anymore, is she?

>> No.

>> Cut.

Noah,

did you hear

Charlotte? She's in the hospital. What?

Last night after leaving the restaurant,

she was attacked. Is she okay?

>> She will be, but right now she's a bit

shaken up. Look, I know you're friends

with her, but she's in good hands.

>> Which hospital?

>> There's nothing any of us could do about

it.

>> Rick, tell me

>> Memorial.

I'm not asleep.

Just taking a break from mom and be

vaping.

>> I give you a hug, but I don't want to

hurt you.

>> I got a lot key. It's just a concussion.

She came out of nowhere. I didn't even

see her coming.

>> She

Did you see what she looked like?

>> No, I didn't see. But her size, the way

she was moving.

I told the police everything I could

remember.

>> I'll be right back. Okay.

That's Noah.

Noah

I got to call my mom.

>> There you are. I was starting to worry.

>> Uh, Mrs. Taylor, it's it's Charlotte

from Noah's work.

Charlotte, why do you have Noah's phone?

>> He left it here, and I didn't have your

number, so I used his. It lets you call

an emergency contact when it's locked.

>> Where did he leave it? Where are you

now?

>> I'm in the hospital.

>> The hospital? Honey, are are you okay?

Are you hurt?

>> I'm okay. I promise. It's Noah I'm

worried about. He was here and then he

just ran.

>> Something's wrong, Mrs. Taylor. I didn't

know who else to call. Which hospital?

>> You have no idea where he went.

>> We were talking about the attack and I

told him it was a woman. Strange enough

on its own. And then he just left.

Didn't say a word.

Mrs. Taylor, you okay?

>> I'm fine.

He probably just went out to get some

air.

>> He said he'd be back if you want to

wait. No, you just get some rest, okay?

Feel better.

>> And uh and the police, they they won't

even touch it. They keep saying he's an

adult.

>> Miss Taylor, I sympathize. I do. But I

run an investment firm. I don't know

what it is you think I can do.

>> I'm not asking you to do anything. I

just need to know where she is.

>> I wish I could tell you. I haven't been

able to reach her myself.

>> She hasn't been in for the better part

of a week.

>> Sophie, huh? She stopped answering

clients, emails, me. She'd vanished for

hours and come back like nothing

happened. And lately, she

she scared me. Scared you how?

Last time I saw her, she was in the

ladies room talking to herself, doing

her makeup like she's getting ready for

something. And I know exactly where she

is.

>> Stay. If even half of what you're saying

is true, you shouldn't go there alone.

She has my son.

Nala,

>> did I leave my phone here?

>> Yeah.

>> Where is it?

>> Your mom took it.

>> My mom?

>> It was locked. She was listed as your

emergency contact.

>> Why didn't you just wait till I came

back?

>> The way you were acting, I wasn't sure

you would.

>> You shouldn't have done that.

>> Oh, what's going on?

>> What else did you say to her? She asked

me what happened and so I told her.

>> Told her what?

>> That I was attacked by a woman. Why?

>> Because she knows exactly who did this

to you.

>> Is he in there?

>> Denise, go home.

>> Is he in there?

>> No.

>> Noah.

Noah.

>> I told you he isn't here.

You were my friend.

I've known you for 15 years.

>> Then you know I don't repeat myself.

He's not here. Get out before I call the

police. The police are already on their

way.

>> I hope so because you're violating a

restraining order.

>> Charlotte's giving her statement right

now.

>> Charlotte? Yeah. The girl you put in the

hospital?

Aggravated assault? Or was it attempted

murder? You'll have plenty of time to

figure it out.

You helped all those kids,

hundreds of them,

and then you threw it all away for a boy

half your age.

That's

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You okay? I'm okay.

>> It's okay. It's okay. Thank you. I'm so

glad you're okay.

>> I know a lot of it will be your word

against hers, Noah. But assault is a

serious charge, and I'm confident the

judge will let us hold her until we can

build a strong case.

>> You're safe now.

I just I wish there was more I could

have done. You were right all along.

>> Mother's intuition.

We'll have more questions for you both

as the investigation moves forward, but

for now, you should go home and get some

rest.

>> Oh, I I meant to ask. I know you're in

college. You still live at home?

>> Yeah.

>> And I'm not moving out anytime soon.

So, that's the whole story.

>> Please say something.

>> I don't know what to say. It's a lot to

take in.

>> Are you mad at me?

>> No, not at all. I feel bad that you had

to go through all of that and that you

had to keep it to yourself.

>> I was too embarrassed to tell you.

>> Why?

Well, assuming you're ready to start

dating girls your own age, there is

somebody at work who might be into you.

>> Oh, really?

>> The only girl I know at work is the

hostess.

>> And she's way too smart, talented, and

beautiful. She'd never be into me.

>> Well, you never know unless you try.

Is that a fact?

>> It is indeed.