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[film projector running]

[dramatic music]

[dramatic music]

[door creaking]

- Oh, God!

You scared me.

What's wrong, sweetie?

Bad dream?

- I can't breathe.

- Are you sick?

- There's smoke in my room.

- What?

[smoke detector beeping]

[fire roaring]

I need you to run to Miss Thompson's house.

Okay?

I'll find Daddy Jack and meet you there.

- No.

Come with me.

- I'll be right behind you.

I promise.

Now run!

[pop music]

- I'm sorry.

- I'm so sorry.

Are you okay? - Yeah, I'm sorry.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

Yeah, thank you.

- I'm so sorry.

- It's okay.

- Oh my, God.

No, thank you.

- Hi.

Mrs. Dobson is already prepped

and waiting for you in room two.

- You are the best.

Thanks, D.

[hip hop music]

Girls, don't let it become a habit

or I'm telling the boss.

- That bitch doesn't scare me.

- Good morning, Mrs. Dobson.

[indistinct chatter]

Deanna can help set you up with your next appointment.

- My pleasure.

What day were you looking?

- What do you think? His name's Aaron.

- He's cute.

- Right?

- Very cute.

And a doctor.

- But, uh, wait.

What about the guy you met on the site two weeks ago?

Justin?

I thought you were giving him a chance.

- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Doesn't mean I can't still window shop.

And besides this one isn't for me.

Aaron's a match based off a profile I created for you.

- What?

- Well if the mountain won't come to Mohammad.

- Lauren, that is called identity theft.

Take that down.

- No.

That is called being your best friend.

And you're gonna thank me someday

when you're celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary.

- Oh, Mr. Vera.

Hi, so good to see you again.

Right this way.

We're gonna talk about that.

- [Lauren] We'll be waiting.

- Let me see.

[melancholy music]

[ambulance sirens wailing]

- No!

Mommy.

No!

- Well thank you very much for coming in.

Make sure you drink plenty of water tonight.

Yeah.

Have a good day.

Man.

Has that girl been sitting out there all day?

- Yeah.

Pretty much.

- Hey.

Do you remember me?

The crazy woman who crashed into you earlier

and then just ran off.

I'm really sorry again about that by the way.

- Oh, that's okay.

It sounded like you were late for something.

- I'm Aya.

- Taryn.

- Nice to officially meet you, Taryn.

Do you mind if I join you?

- No, not at all.

Please.

- Great.

Couldn't help but notice

that you've been sitting out here all day

with your suitcases.

I just wanted to make sure that you're okay.

Are you waiting for someone?

- I just flew out to LA to surprise my boyfriend.

He and I met back in New York.

This is him actually.

Steve.

- [Aya] Okay, cute.

- Yeah, um.

We've been doing the long distance thing.

- Uh, by surprise him I'm assuming you mean

he didn't know that you were coming out here?

- No.

But I texted him and told him that I was in LA.

But, uh, I went to his house this morning

and the address that I have for him

doesn't seem to be right.

And of course I left him a message.

He hasn't gotten back to me yet.

But I'm sure he will.

- Yeah, I'm sure he will too.

But since it's been such a long day

for both of us

would you wanna grab some food?

My treat.

- Really?

- Yeah.

So how did you meet Steve?

- He was a guest at the hotel that I worked at.

And I quit my job to come out here.

But, yeah he was in town for some business.

And he just kept flirting with me.

And sending me flowers.

And things like that.

- That's so sweet.

How long have you been a concierge?

- [Taryn] About five years. - Oh, do you like it?

- Yeah, I love it. I love to help people.

- Well that is something you and I have in common.

That's not the only thing we have in common.

We're sisters.

Your necklace.

I'm also Omega Nu.

- You are?

- I was in the UCLA chapter.

You must have been in New York?

- Yeah, NYU.

- What a small world.

I'm an only child

so I didn't have that sibling bond

that I really desperately wanted.

Joining a sorority was the next best thing.

- God, I can totally relate.

- Are you an only child too?

- Yeah.

I mean, I think so.

I actually grew up in the foster care system.

So I don't really know a whole lot about my real parents.

Or if they ever had any other children.

I was actually lucky enough to find that bond

with one of foster moms.

Until she died.

Anyway.

The point is

I can relate.

- Well it must be fate.

Oh, thank you.

So, what are your plans for tonight?

- I don't know.

I wasn't really planning on

having to find a hotel to stay at.

I already spent most of my money

on my plane ticket out here

and my rental car.

But

do you know of any cheap motels near by

that I could stay at?

- I actually have a better idea.

[soft rock music]

- Wow.

Your home is beautiful.

- Thank you. But it's not mine.

It's my Aunt's.

She lets me rent it out at the family discount though.

Plus I have a roommate who pitches in

which makes it very affordable.

Speaking of

let me show you Vicky's room.

- Awesome.

Are you sure your roommate won't mind?

I mean I don't want to intrude.

- Not at all.

I already texted her.

She's on a trip the next two weeks with her boyfriend.

So until then you are welcome to stay here

and get your bearings.

God, I am so glad you ran into me.

- Yeah.

- Seriously thank you.

- Of course.

Anything for a sister.

Alright.

Make yourself at home.

- I'm afraid there's not much else I can do.

I'm happy to reschedule you for later this afternoon.

- No.

No, that's completely unacceptable.

I'm not leaving here until I get my services.

Oh, thank God, finally.

Someone who can actually help me.

- Is there a problem, Miss Cunningham?

- Well, the incompetence of your workers for one.

I was a tiny bit late for my appointment this morning

and your help here is refusing to accommodate me.

- She was two hours late.

And unfortunately we just don't have any openings

until later in the afternoon for everything she wants done.

- I can't come back later this afternoon

because I'm hosting a very important luncheon.

- I see.

Well

I'm happy to squeeze you in for at least your facial.

- No, I want all my treatments!

This is ridiculous.

Why don't you just bump one of your other clients?

- Because that wouldn't be fair.

- Life's not fair.

Look at the food chain.

Some of us simply rank higher than others.

- That may be.

But that's not how I choose to do business.

I treat all of my clients equally.

I'm sorry.

- Well, you are going to regret that choice.

Let's see how many of your precious clients you have left

after I start badmouthing this place.

- Aya, I'm so sorry.

- No, you don't have anything to apologize for.

By the way, this is Taryn.

She's a sorority sister of mine.

- No way, seriously?

- Yeah, different chapters

and different graduating classes obviously.

But anyway, Taryn is new to LA

so I am showing her the ropes.

This is Deanna.

- Otherwise known as the help.

- Don't listen to her.

You are the glue that keeps the salon from falling apart.

I'm serious I would be completely lost without you.

- Thanks.

[phone ringing]

- Hey, that lady can't really hurt your business

can she?

- Doesn't matter.

I'd honestly rather lose a few clients

than my integrity.

Bullies like her only have power when people let them.

Come on.

I'll show you around.

So we are a fully functioning salon

which means that we do everything.

Massages. Blow outs.

Skin care, you name it.

- Oh.

And you know how to do all of that?

- Yeah, took me a little while

but I've been doing this for over 10 years.

- Wow.

- Yeah, the place needs a little bit of work

but it's coming along.

- Are you kidding? It's amazing.

- I heard the word amazing.

Someone must be talking about me.

- Just the voices in your head.

- Don't listen to her.

Hi.

I'm Lauren.

You must be the sorority sister Aya was telling me about.

- Yeah, I'm Taryn.

It's nice to meet you.

- You too.

And hey, I'm really sorry about your boyfriend

ghosting you like that.

But, you know what they say

sisters before misters.

Right?

[Lauren laughs]

- Uh, Taryn.

Have you ever had a facial?

- No, actually I haven't.

It's always been a luxury that I couldn't really afford.

- Well today is your lucky day.

Consider it your welcome to LA.

- Really?

Thank you.

- Of course.

Come on back.

This way.

[tires screeching]

[car horn blasting]

[suspenseful music]

- Why couldn't it be more?

Okay.

Well I'm going to be looking forward to it then.

Oh no.

Uh-huh.

I don't think so.

I know.

Well totally.

Well that all sounds good to me.

Yeah.

Sure.

[engine turning over]

That's your favorite thing.

[dramatic music]

Okay.

That sounds good.

I'll give you a call.

Bye.

[phone dings]

[gasps]

[screaming]

[horn blaring]

- What's all this?

It smells amazing.

- Well, as a way to say thank you

for all of your kindness.

I thought I would surprise you

with a home-cooked meal.

- You didn't have to do that.

- Oh, please. It was the least I could do.

I hope you like Italian.

- I love Italian.

But I already have dinner plans.

It's a date.

Lauren has been hounding me

about this dating website forever

and I figured I would finally give it a try.

- Well that sounds fun.

- I'm so sorry.

If I had known that you were making this amazing meal.

- Oh my gosh.

No, please.

Don't even worry about it.

I mean this will make great leftovers.

Really.

I think it's great that you're taking Lauren's advice.

- I mainly did it to shut her up.

But this guy does seem like a catch.

At least on his dating profile.

- Well then what are you doing

wasting your time standing here talking to me?

All of this food will be here when you get back.

Really, go get ready.

Go, go, go, go, go.

- Okay, okay.

[suspenseful music]

[phone beeps]

- Can't wait to meet you.

Good bye.

Sorry Aaron.

Wow!

- Too much?

I'm a little rusty at this.

- No, it's perfect.

In fact, what size are you?

I might have to steal that.

- Okay, I'm off.

Wish me luck.

- Oh, trust me.

You won't even need it.

- Oh, why, thank you.

Oh.

And feel free to borrow whatever you want from my closet.

That's what sisters are for.

See ya.

- Bye.

- [Man] Buy you a drink?

- Thanks but I'm waiting for someone.

[jazz music]

[dramatic music]

[jazz music]

Excuse me. Get the check please.

Thank you.

- Hey, what are you doing home so early?

- Uh.

Pour me a glass of that.

A big one.

Go take these shoes off.

[laughing]

I can't believe I was stood up by someone

I didn't even really wanna meet in the first place.

I think I have officially hit rock bottom

when it comes to dating.

- No.

Rock bottom is when you give up your home

and your job

and you fly completely across the country

to be with a guy

just to have him no show.

- To hell with men.

Like Lauren says

sisters before misters.

Seriously you shouldn't feel bad.

As you can see you're clearly not the only one.

Guys leave women hanging

even in their 30s.

- You know that foster mom that I told you about

the night that we first met?

Her name was Sarah.

And

she was

my favorite.

Because

when I was with her

I never felt

like I was a foster kid.

I really felt like I was actually her's.

You know like we were

really a family.

That is how

pure and unconditional her love was.

- That's beautiful.

She sounds amazing.

- She was.

[dramatic music]

But

unfortunately

that unconditional love was also

wasted on the wrong guy.

He was an angry drunk.

I saw him

hurt her

more times than I would even like to count.

- Did he hurt you too?

- He tried to.

Once.

But I mean that's actually what

gave Sarah the courage to stand up to him.

And to tell him that she was leaving him.

- Did she?

- No.

She never got the chance.

That night there was

a house fire.

Sarah

managed to get me out in time.

But she saved my life.

But

then she made the mistake of

going back to look for Jack.

That was the last time I ever saw her alive.

The cops said that the fire was

started by some spilled alcohol

and a cigarette that had fallen into it.

But

I knew better.

- What do you mean?

- Jack used to

threaten Sarah

that he would

kill her.

And in the end

he kept his word.

- God, I am so sorry

you had to go through that.

- I wouldn't change my time with Sarah for

all of the money in the world.

Well, I hope you saved room for dessert.

- I hope Aya's enjoying her meal a lot better than ours.

- Yeah, I hope that's not the only thing she's enjoying.

- You're terrible.

- What?

I'm just being honest.

- Socialite Liz Cunningham

was killed earlier this afternoon

in a car accident

that appears to have been caused by distracted driving.

- Come look at this.

Come here.

- Where eyewitnesses say Miss Cunningham

narrowly missed colliding with a SUV

before losing control of her vehicle

and colliding into a tree.

Authorities found her cellphone on her lap

along with a half written text

that had yet to be sent.

Miss Cunningham died on impact.

She was the only person in the vehicle.

- Oh my God.

That's awful.

- Yeah, seriously.

Karma's a bitch.

[laughing]

- You know.

My mom gave me some really good advice early on.

She told me that

no matter how bad the situation

some good always comes out of it.

You should look at this thing with Steve the same way.

Maybe he's not the reason you were meant to come out here.

- I hear what you're saying

but

I don't know.

I'm just not

ready to give up on Steve quite yet.

You know?

I mean maybe he got cold feet.

Moving in together is a huge step.

Maybe he just needs some time.

- It's all about adjusting your outlook.

For example

I had to buy a pre-owned salon

much smaller than what I wanted

because it was all I could afford

but the shop next store is closing

and I've spoken with the landlord

and he's agreed to let me break through

and expand the salon.

- Oh my God.

- I have to qualify for a loan first

and I've already jumped through a million hoops

and done some serious belt tightening.

I should know in the next few weeks.

In a perfect world

I would love nothing more than to

tear the whole thing down

and start from scratch.

But we don't live in a perfect world

so I've had to adjust my outlook

and do the next best thing.

I'm going to be paying for those glasses of wine

all day today.

- Why don't you just take the day off

and we can do brunch?

- I would love to but

the spa kinda falls apart without me.

At least that's what I like to think.

- Bye.

- Bye.

[dramatic music]

[phone ringing]

- Nope.

Hi, it's Steve. Sorry I missed ya.

Leave a message and I'll call you back.

- Hey, it's me again.

I don't know if

there's a problem with your phone or

if you're mad at me for surprising you or what.

But

give me a call back.

Okay?

I love you.

[suspenseful music]

- [Aya] What if you tried switching it

from recurring to individual?

- I tried.

It won't let me.

- Hi.

- Oh, hey. What are you doing here?

- I thought I would just swing by

and bring you ladies some coffee.

What are you guys working on?

You look stressed.

- Well, we're trying to help Deanna

fix this glitch in our system

that keeps messing with our bookings and auto pays.

- Oh.

You know what.

Let me take a look at it.

Yeah.

This is the exact system that we used to use at the hotel.

What are you trying to do?

- Okay.

So I'm trying to take the invoices and move them. - Hi.

- Hi.

- I hate to break it to you

but your sister is a thief.

- What?

- She's wearing the shirt I bought you

for your birthday last year.

- So she is.

But she didn't steal it.

I said that she could borrow my clothes.

I wanted her to feel at home.

- Okay.

Don't you think she's feeling a little too at home?

I mean she keeps making excuses to show up here.

- She doesn't know anybody else?

- Yeah, I don't know.

There's just

something about her that rubs me the wrong way.

Don't give me that look, okay?

Obviously this Steve guy bailed on her for a reason.

- Well.

You and I have been around the block enough times

to know he's probably just

stringing her along so that he has something warm

to come home to on his business trips to New York.

I mean hell, he could even be married

or living a double life.

- You know

I know, okay?

But how long is it gonna take her

to realize that her Prince Charming

is nothing more than a frog?

- I don't know.

I just

I don't have the heart to tell her.

- Oh my God!

You're a lifesaver!

You guys, she fixed it.

She's like a Rain Man with this system.

You gotta check it out.

- Oh my God!

That's perfect.

Thank you.

- Of course.

- [Aya] Wow. It's like kismet.

- Yes, that would be amazing.

Uh-huh.

Yeah me too.

You know I'm so glad you called.

I would love to do that.

Okay, just let me know when.

I know right?

Okay, well, hey, Aya just got home.

So I will let you talk to her.

Okay.

Okay you too.

It's your mom.

- Mom?

- Hey sweetheart.

How was your day?

- It was fine.

- Well your houseguest Taryn's a total sweetheart.

- Yeah she is.

But uh

I'm a little confused.

Why were you talking to her?

- Well, you know how I hate to bother you at work

on the cell phone so

I thought I'd call the house phone

leave a message there about your Dad's birthday

since it's coming up.

And she answered the phone.

I was pleasantly surprised.

We've been talking for

I don't know maybe an hour?

- Really?

About what?

- Well she wanted to know

more about the family

and about you.

You know what you were like as a kid.

What your favorite flowers were.

Things like that.

So

next month

for your dad's birthday.

You're still planning on coming out?

- Yeah, of course.

I'll be there.

- Great.

'Cause I have a terrific idea for a party.

- Great.

Okay.

Well I'll call you tomorrow.

- Okay.

I love you. - Love you too.

Bye.

[suspenseful music]

[ambulance sirens wailing]

- [Deanna] Thank you.

They're beautiful.

- I hope you don't mind me tagging along.

But I made you cookies.

- Oh, you're a godsend.

You have no idea how much the food in this place sucks.

- How are you feeling?

- Like I got hit by a car.

You just missed the police.

They came to take my statement.

- Oh good.

Hopefully they can catch this jerk.

- Oh, I doubt it.

I really don't remember anything.

- Well you must have gotten a look at the guy.

- No.

So dark. And it happened so fast.

I do have bad news though.

It was a complete break.

The doctor said I'm gonna be laid up for a few weeks.

And then I'm gonna have to do physical therapy.

I'm not gonna be able to work for at least a month.

- Don't even worry about that.

After everything you've been through.

- I know.

But I know how swamped you are.

I feel so bad leaving you hanging.

- I will figure something out.

Don't you worry, okay?

You just focus on getting better.

- I have an idea.

What if Taryn fills in for me?

- What?

- Yeah.

You already know the system better than me.

We all saw that firsthand.

It's perfect.

You wouldn't have to waste your time training someone new.

- That's actually not a bad idea.

- I don't know.

I wouldn't feel right taking your job like that.

- Nonsense.

It's just until I get back on my feet.

You'd be doing me a favor.

- Yeah, you'd kinda be doing both of us a favor.

I mean plus you could make some extra money

while you're still figuring out

what you want to do out here so.

- Well.

I mean when you put it like that.

- Okay.

- [Deanna] Great, it's settled.

Cookie.

- Oh, finally.

Thank you.

- Thanks.

- These look good.

- Okay I'm here.

What's so important that I had to come in 20 minutes early.

- Close that.

- Since when did you turn into Annie Oakley?

- Since one of my employees was mugged locking up my salon.

- You can't blame yourself for what happened to Deanna.

- I get it.

But

we need to take precautions

to make sure that that doesn't happen again.

- Yeah I guess.

I just

I don't know

guns creep me out.

- Well that's why I don't want to tell

any of the other girls.

Yeah, I don't wanna scare them.

So I figured this could just stay between you and me.

I mean there's usually one of us here so.

[intense music]

Now you know.

- Hey.

Your 3:30 is all checked in and ready for you.

- Oh great.

Thank you.

Patricia Jackson.

Hi.

I'm Susan.

I'll be your massage therapist.

- Hey.

What's with the new schedule?

- I streamlined it.

This one allows for more appointments and less down time.

And I also modified the client profiles.

- Did you ask Aya first?

- No I

I actually wanted to surprise her.

- Well maybe you should stop trying to surprise people.

'Cause sometimes you end up

giving someone something they don't want.

- I don't really understand.

Is there a problem with the new schedule?

- No.

But there is a problem with you just

taking it upon yourself like that.

- God. I am so sorry.

I was really just trying to help.

I mean Aya told me that

she's had to do some belt tightening

so that she could hopefully qualify for her loan.

I just wanted to help make things run more efficiently.

Aya has just been so kind to me.

- Yeah, um.

Okay.

Look if you're gonna work here

you have to know that Aya is super OCD

with how things are run around here.

I mean she doesn't want anything being disrupted

in any way without her consent.

I mean, hell, she gets crabby with me

when I make the slightest change and

I'm her best friend.

- Hey, who made these changes to the system?

- Um.

I did.

Deanna wasn't actually using the software

to it's full capabilities and so I just

modified it.

I am so sorry, Aya.

I swear I was just trying to help.

But I will change it back.

- Don't.

I love it.

- You do? - You do?

- I do.

It's so much cleaner and more efficient.

Thank you.

Hannah was right.

You are a godsend.

- Hello.

Hey.

- Hey.

- Aya Stevens?

- Yes.

- It's Eric.

Eric Davis.

- Eric?

Wow, Eric, hi.

So good to see you.

- Yeah, you too.

God, you look great.

- Yeah, so do you.

Wow, um.

Eric and I went to junior high and high school together

like a million years ago.

Oh my God!

Wow.

I'm sorry it took me a second to recognize you.

- Well to be fair

I was about four inches shorter

and a whole lot nerdier when you knew me.

So thank God for that growth spurt

freshman year of college.

- Yeah, thank God indeed.

- Lauren.

'Kay.

So, what brings you in?

- I was diagnosed with some mild sciatica

and my doctor recommended massage treatment.

So here I am.

And I'm heading out on a business trip tomorrow.

And I was hoping I could squeeze in my first appointment

before I leave.

- Unfortunately, we don't have anything available

until next week.

- Actually I can squeeze you in right now

if you have some time.

- Yeah, really?

You sure?

- Absolutely, it be great to catch up.

- Great.

- [Aya] Is that too much pressure?

- Yes.

But don't stop.

So how long have you been working here?

- Well, actually, I own this place.

- Wow.

Congrats.

Although I can't say I'm surprised.

You always were an overachiever in school.

- Me?

Look who's talking Mr President of the student body.

- Yeah.

Chicks really dug that way better

than the captain of football team.

- Well what do you do now?

- I'm an engineer.

- Wow, that's impressive.

- What can I say?

Still a nerd at heart.

I've been working at a firm based in Chicago

up until about a year ago.

- Why'd you come back?

A girl?

- Guess you could say that.

I got divorced.

The only reason I transferred out there

is so my ex-wife could be closer to her family.

I thought it would make her happy.

I was wrong.

- I'm sorry.

- Don't be.

It really is for the best.

So what about you?

Married?

Kids?

- No to both.

To be honest I've

been so focused the past few years

on getting this place up and running

that I haven't really had time to meet anybody.

- You know I find that hard to believe.

I mean look at you.

Still as beautiful as ever.

I bet all the guys that come through here

ask you out all the time.

- Well.

Thank you but

no I have a strict no dating policy with my clients.

It's important to keep things professional.

- Still a heartbreaker I see.

That was a good time.

God, you know I haven't thought about that in years.

Life was so much easier back then.

Wasn't it?

- Yes it was.

- Aya.

So sorry to interrupt.

But Mrs Feldman has been waiting

for over 15 minutes in room two.

- Oh, God, I must have lost track of time.

So sorry I gotta run but

it was so good to see you.

- Aya, you too.

- Taryn, could you help Eric

set up his next appointment.

- Aya, actually why don't I call you when I get back.

I'll know my schedule better then.

- Yeah, we'll be here.

- [Eric] Great.

- And his massage is on the house.

- Oh, no, you don't have to do that.

- I know.

For old time's sake.

- Thank you.

- Just give us a call.

- Sure.

- Oh, hey.

I could have lit a match

with the sparks shooting between you guys.

- What you saw was just two old friends

happy to see each other again.

Nothing more.

- Yeah whatever.

Just tell me you're gonna see him again.

- Oh, yeah, I am.

- Yeah?

- As a client.

- You are gonna be the death of me, woman.

Such a waste of beauty.

- Hey.

What are you doing home so early?

I'm sorry.

I thought you were Aya.

- You must be Taryn.

I'm Vicky.

Aya's roommate.

- Oh, of course.

I recognize you from all of the pictures.

Thank you so much for letting me stay in your room.

- Oh, no problem.

It's just

unfortunately I had to cut my trip a little short

which means I'm gonna need my room back

sooner than expected.

- Oh.

I wonder why Aya didn't tell me.

- Oh, she doesn't know that.

Let's just say this was a last minute decision.

- Is everything okay?

- You know.

It's just kind of a long story

and I'm really beat from my flight.

So if you don't mind

I just kinda wanna unpack.

- Of course.

[dramatic music]

I hope you don't mind that I was using your laptop.

Aya said it was okay.

- Why do you have this?

- I'm sorry I'm not sure what you're talking about.

What is that?

- It's Deanna's wallet.

I found it in your stuff.

- What were you doing going through my stuff?

- It fell out when I moved your bag

but that's not the point.

I know Deanna was mugged.

I saw the pictures of her injuries.

And now here you are with her wallet.

And from what I also hear

her job.

- It's not what you think.

- God, you know

I knew it wasn't a good idea

for Aya to let a total stranger into our house.

Especially a former foster care kid.

Should have trusted my gut.

Told her no.

- If you would just let met explain.

- Yeah, save it for the cop.

- Okay, look.

This has all just been a big misunderstanding really.

- You may have been able to fool Aya

because of your whole sorority sister bond thing

but you can't fool me.

Now give me back my phone.

- No.

Not until you listen to me.

- Fine.

I'll just use the landline then.

See how strong your sisterly bond is

when Aya finds out what kind of person you really are.

- I'm sorry but you really left me no choice.

[suspenseful music]

[heart beating]

[heart beating]

[heart beating]

[heart beating]

[heart beating]

Hey!

- Hey.

- [Taryn] How was your day?

- Long.

But relatively uneventful.

How was your's?

- Same.

- Uh, what do you want to do for dinner?

- Whatever you want.

I'm good.

- Okay.

- What are you doing?

- Oh, I left my phone in the back

and I want to see what time it was.

Sorry.

Hey.

You have to look at this guy on this dating site.

- I am not getting suckered into that again.

- No, that's not it.

I think I found Taryn's Steve.

- What?

- Is it just me

or is it the same guy on her screensaver?

- Oh my God.

It is.

How did you find him?

- We matched up.

And so I reached out

and then it wasn't until he told me his name was Steve

and started talking.

I put two and two together.

And look when it says he's joined.

Three months ago.

Haven't they been dating for over six months now?

- Yes.

Poor Taryn.

I mean I knew that guy was blowing her off

because he didn't want to commit but.

- Oh, he's a real class act.

Doesn't use my name

just calls me baby and beautiful.

He keeps asking me out for a coffee date.

I think I'm gonna tell him yes.

- What?

Why?

- Well I'm not gonna actually go.

Just wanna

you know

give him a taste of his own medicine.

Let him see what it's like to be left high and dry.

- Wait.

Actually I think I have a better idea.

Have you guys exchanged numbers yet?

- No.

Just through the dating site so far.

- Perfect.

Go ahead and tell him yes

but give him my number

to text you back.

I'll go ahead and arrange the date

and actually go meet him.

- Uh, why?

What good is that gonna do?

- Taryn has been holding on for this guy.

She's not gonna be able to move on until she gets closure.

Maybe I can convince him to at least give her that.

- Well don't you think if you were gonna give her that

he would have called her back by now?

- Well, it's easy to ignore a phone call.

It's much harder to ignore someone

who's standing right in front of you.

Steve?

- Are you Lauren?

- No, I'm Aya.

I'm Lauren's best friend.

- Oh, okay.

I was about to say

you look nothing like your pictures.

Not that that's a bad thing.

You're very beautiful as well.

I just meant.

- I know what you meant.

Do you mind if I sit?

- Sure.

- [Susan] Wait, so Aya is meeting Steve right now

but pretending to be you?

- Well, sort of.

We set up the coffee date through my dating profile

since that's where I met him.

But Aya wanted to confront Steve about what he did to Taryn.

And obviously he's gonna know it's not me when he sees her.

- And Taryn has no idea you guys found him?

- Not yet.

Aya wanted to see how it went first.

But I would love to be a fly on that wall right now.

[shrieks]

- I'm sorry I had to trick you into meeting me like this.

But I was afraid that if I told you the truth

you would stop responding to messages and disappear.

You're quite good at that apparently.

- I'm sorry I don't follow.

Do I know you from somewhere?

- No.

But I know your girlfriend.

Taryn.

I met her the day she landed to come be with you.

And she's been staying with me ever since.

You know

since you stopped responding to her calls.

When Lauren came across your online profile accidentally.

- Taryn isn't here now is she?

- No.

I didn't want to get her hopes up

until I got a chance to talk to you.

I was hoping I could convince you to

at least talk to her

and give her some closure.

- Listen to me

you have this all wrong.

You have no idea what kind of person Taryn is.

- Well maybe not as a girlfriend.

But as a friend.

- She's not my girlfriend.

Okay?

She never was.

- What do you mean?

- I mean

she made up the entire relationship in her head.

- I saw a picture of you two

cuddled in bed together on her phone

so how could she just be making it all up in her head?

- A few months ago I was in New York on a business trip.

I stayed at the hotel where Taryn worked.

One night I needed a recommendation for a classy restaurant

to take a potential client for dinner.

Taryn was the concierge on call that night

and she recommended one.

I ended up landing the client

and as a thank you for the help

I sent her flowers.

Later the next evening

I'm having dinner in the hotel restaurant

and Taryn comes by to thank me for the flowers.

She sits down.

We get to talking and we have a couple drinks.

Next thing you know

we're hooking up.

That's when that picture was taken.

Although honestly I don't remember taking it I was so drunk.

It was a one night stand.

- Wait so you guys

didn't go out again

after that?

- No.

I figured we were both on the same page about it.

But then she started calling my room

at all hours of the day and night

and showing up to my room unannounced.

I tried to politely let her down but she wouldn't listen.

What started out as

gratefulness for the flowers

turned into full blown obsession and stalking.

She stole my personal information from the hotel computer

and started blowing up my cell phone.

I finally notified the hotel

about the breach in their guest privacy

not to mention the mental condition

of one of their employees and

they fired her.

- She was fired?

- Yeah.

- She said she quit to come out here.

- Maybe that's how she spun it in her head to save face.

I don't know but

she was fired.

I thought that would be the end of it.

Then I get this crazy message

that she's actually in LA looking for me.

- I don't know what to say.

I can't believe she would lie so easily like that.

- That's the thing.

I don't think she knows she's lying.

I think she genuinely believes it.

She's

like a leech.

And once she's latched on to you

she'll never let you go.

You said she's staying with you?

Look I don't want to scare you

but you need to get her out of your house

right now before it's too late.

[alternative rock music]

- Taryn, you here?

[phone rings]

Hello.

- [Matt] Hey, uh, it's Matt.

Vicky's boyfriend.

- Hey, Matt, what's up?

- [Matt] Well, I was hoping you could tell me.

I just want to check in and make sure that Vicky was okay.

- What do you mean?

I thought she was with you?

- [Matt] No, we actually had a big fight and

she just left.

I figured I'd give her like three days to cool off

but she hasn't returned any of my texts or calls.

- Oh.

Well, no I haven't seen her.

She hasn't been home yet.

- [Matt] Okay.

That's weird.

Three days ago I got a notification

that she used my Uber account

to get a ride back to your guys's place from the airport.

- Are you sure?

- [Matt] Yeah.

- Well maybe she swung by to drop her stuff off

and then went up to go see her parents or something.

I mean

she probably just wanted to cool off.

You know how she gets.

- [Matt] Yeah, I hope so.

Look, will you just do me a favor

and let me know when you hear from her? - Yeah, of course.

You do the same.

- [Matt] Okay.

Bye.

[dramatic music]

- Oh God.

- Would you like some company in that shower?

- How'd you get in here?

- Oh, let's just say that

I'm limber.

But you already knew that didn't you?

- Taryn stop.

- Now is that any way to treat someone

who moved all the way across the country

just to be with you?

- I never asked you to do that.

Nor did I want you to.

- Yes you did.

- When?

- When you got me fired.

I thought it was really sweet.

Honestly.

I mean you knew that

my job was the only thing keeping me in New York.

So when you got me fired

I knew that that was your way of letting me know that

you really wanted me to come out here

so we could be together.

There was nothing standing in our way anymore

and you made sure of that.

- Wow.

You really are crazy.

I got you fired

because you stole my personal information from the hotel

and have been stalking me.

- Yeah, that's the story that you told them but.

- But nothing.

That's the truth.

All you were was a one night stand

that I regret with every fiber

of my being.

I swear to God if I could take back that night I would.

- You don't mean that.

- Yes.

I do.

You were nothing but a mistake.

And I made sure to let your friend Aya know that too.

Although

if she's smart she won't be your friend for much longer.

- Why would you do that?

- Because she has a right to know the truth.

- But that's not the truth.

You lied.

What we have is special.

- Oh my God.

There's no getting through to you.

You need to get the hell out of my house right now.

Before I call the police

and have you arrested.

I swear to God I will.

- No, okay, okay.

If that's what you really want.

Then I'll go.

Just let me get my purse, okay?

You know I really thought that you were different.

[suspenseful music]

But it turns out you are exactly like the rest of them.

[gun bangs]

Now you have a broken heart too.

Shh.

[phone ringing]

- [Vicky] Hey, you've reached Vicky.

I can't get to the phone right now.

You know what to

[phone ringing]

Hey, you've reached Vicky.

I can't get to the phone right now.

You know what to do.

- Hey, it's me.

Matt just called looking for you.

Said you two got into a huge fight

and you left early.

Where are you?

Call me.

[suspenseful music]

Couple dies in accidental house fire.

[door closing]

- [Taryn] Aya.

- Hey. - Hey.

I brought home take out.

- Sounds great.

I'll be right there.

- Okay.

- Oh no, I'm good.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah, thanks.

Hey guess who I spoke to today?

- Who?

- Vicky.

You know, my roommate.

- God.

That's right.

Of course.

Is she enjoying her trip?

- She's not.

Unfortunately.

She and her boyfriend got into some big fight.

- Oh.

Well that's too bad.

- Yeah.

And it gets worse.

She's decided to come home early.

She'll be home in two days actually.

- Oh.

- I feel really bad springing this on you like this but

we both knew that she'd be coming back eventually.

So

maybe you can take the day off tomorrow

so you can start looking for a place.

- Did I

do something wrong?

- What?

No.

Of course not.

No, I'm just looking out for you.

You know it seems like you want to stay in LA

with or without Steve

which is great.

You know, I just think it will give you a fresh start.

- You know you are totally right.

If I plan on staying in LA

which I do then

it's time for me to start planting my own roots.

- Exactly.

You should probably start

putting feelers out for jobs too while you're at it.

You know for when Deanna comes back.

I would love to keep you both

but as you know

I can't really afford to incur

any unnecessary expenses right now.

- I understand.

- I'm happy to be a reference for you though.

For both actually.

The job and apartment.

- Wow.

That would be great. Thanks.

- My pleasure.

Well it has been a long day

so I am going to go binge watch some TV

and hit the sack early.

Thanks for the take out.

- Don't mention it.

[dramatic music]

- Good luck today.

- Are you sure you'll be okay without me?

I don't wanna leave you understaffed.

- I'm sure.

You just focus on your own needs today.

Hey, what's going on?

- [Detective] Are you Aya Stevens?

- Yes.

- I'm Detective Anderson.

I'd like to ask you a few questions

about Steve Reichester.

His body was found by his housekeeper this morning.

- His body.

What happened?

- He was murdered.

He was shot in the chest.

His phone records show

that his last communication

was a text exchange with you

setting up a coffee date late yesterday.

So if you don't mind I'd like to ask you a few questions.

- See I knew there was something not right with this girl.

What did the detective say when you told him all this?

- I didn't.

- Aya, why not?

- It's not relevant.

- Are you kidding?

Of course it's relevant.

Taryn stalking this guy

and then he ends up dead.

She probably stole your gun to do it.

- No.

This is exactly why I didn't tell the police.

'Cause they would've also just jumped to unfair conclusions.

- I would hardly call them unfair.

Clearly something is not right with this girl.

She invented an entire relationship in her head.

And then what about that family photo of your's

you said she photoshopped herself into?

- Look, I'm not saying that the things that she's done

haven't been disturbing but

that doesn't make her a murderer.

- Well regardless

you have to figure out who you let into your home

and fast.

[pop music]

- Absolutely.

Well I hope so.

- [Woman] Bye.

Thanks again.

- Uh-huh.

Okay great.

We will see you Tuesday at four.

Thank you.

Bye.

[alternative rock music]

[dramatic music]

- [Lady] Thanks for calling Omega Nu.

Please leave a message.

- Hi, my name is Aya Stevens.

I'm calling to inquire about a sister

by the name of Taryn McGivens.

She's an alum from the NYU chapter

graduated about four or five years ago.

- Is Aya still here?

- Uh, no.

She had some personal things to take care of.

- Oh.

I'll just leave this back here for her then.

[phone rings]

It never ends.

- I'll be out to relieve you soon.

I only have one more client.

Hi.

Can I speak to Natasha Parks please.

Thank you.

- Taryn?

[dramatic music]

She actually looked.

[phone ringing]

- [Vicky] Hey, you've reached Vicky.

I can't get to the phone right now.

You know what to do.

- Hey, it's me again.

This is like the 10th time that I've called you.

Look, I get avoiding Matt's calls if you're pissed at him

but please don't avoid mine too.

I'm

I'm really worried about you.

Look just at least text me

and let me know you're okay.

Please.

Where are you?

[phone ringing]

Hey what's up?

- So, I just got some interesting information.

Turns out your new little bestie

isn't your sorority sister after all.

- What?

How do you know that?

- Some alumni relations lady called

and left a message for you

saying that she was returning your call.

So I call her back.

We start talking.

And turns out

there's no record of a Taryn McGivens

ever being listed as an Omega Nu sister.

- Well that doesn't mean that she isn't you know.

She could be listed under a different last name.

Maybe from one of her foster families.

Parsons perhaps.

- No, no, no.

It doesn't matter what last name she use.

There's no way that she can be your sister

because your sorority doesn't have a chapter

on the NYU campus.

The lady said there's never been a chapter there.

Ever.

Aya? You there?

- Yeah.

Yeah I'm here.

I don't get it.

Why would she lie about that?

- I don't know.

Why would she lie about being with Steve

and following him across the country?

Maybe 'cause she's crazy.

You have to get her out of your life before she.

[howler tone]

Hello?

Aya?

- God, I really wish you hadn't done that.

[suspenseful music]

[howler tone]

- Lauren?

Hello?

[tracker beeping]

[gasps]

Oh my God!

[phone ringing]

[cell vibrating]

Pick up, pick up, pick up.

- [Lauren] Hi, this is Lauren.

Leave a message.

- Call 911.

- [Operator] 911, what's your emergency please?

- Yes, hi, um.

My name is Aya Stevens.

I have information about a murder.

Lauren?

Oh my God.

Lauren?

- Oh no!

Now you're gonna ruin the surprise that I had for you.

Oh.

I guess your secret drawer

wasn't so secret after all.

- What happened to Lauren?

- Oh.

Well Lauren got what she deserved

for sticking her nose where it didn't belong.

But you know what?

It's actually okay

because now she can help me with your surprise.

- And what surprise is that?

- It's something that you said

you have always wanted more than anything.

- Wait, what

what are you doing?

- I'm giving you your perfect world.

- Um.

I think you misunderstood me.

I didn't wanna

burn the salon down.

Once I get the loan then

I'll have my fresh start.

- No!

You will only have part of a fresh start.

And there's no guarantee you'll even get approved.

What if you don't?

- Then I will just keep working and saving until I do.

- Oh, God!

Well that will take years.

And by then the space next door will be long gone.

Don't you get it?

I can make your entire dream come true.

Right now.

- And I really appreciate

that you are willing to do that for me.

But

I don't want you to get in trouble.

- Oh, no, don't worry.

I won't.

See that's where Lauren comes in.

It will look like an accident caused by her.

I mean let's face it

she's not exactly the most responsible employee anyway.

So, it will be believable.

[glass shatters]

And then with all of the insurance money

we'll be able to expand

and then build up the salon together.

I mean just think about it.

With your salon experience

and my clerical skills

we can make this place a dream come true.

Doesn't that sound great?

- Yeah, it does.

What if this plan doesn't work though?

I mean

insurance companies look really closely at arson

before they're ready to pay out.

I mean what if they figure out that it wasn't an accident?

- That won't happen.

- You don't know that for sure.

- Sure I do.

- How could you possibly?

- Because I've done it before.

- The fire.

It was you.

But I thought you loved Sarah.

- I did.

- Then why would you ever?

- To save her.

I mean that was the only way that I could ensure

that she would finally be safe from Jack.

That way we could

have finally been

a real happy family together.

Just the two of us.

It was the perfect plan.

And then she ruined everything by going back for him.

When I found out that you were Sarah's sister

it was fate.

Just like you said that first night at dinner.

I knew

right then

that we were family.

[dramatic music]

Guess you were right.

Something good does

always

come out of something bad.

Here's to our fresh start

together

as sisters.

[intense music]

No!

No!

No!

Stop!

No!

No!

It didn't have to be like this.

You ruined

everything.

Just like Sarah did.

I would have been the best sister you ever had.

[yelling]

- You are not

my sister.

- [Lauren] You tell her.

- Oh my God!

Oh my God!

Are you okay?

- Yeah, yeah.

You okay? - Yeah.

[police sirens wailing]

- Aya, where is she?

- She's in the back bathroom.

We locked her in.

- Come on guys, follow me.

[melancholy music]

Window.

[alternative rock music]

- Who is it?

Oh my God!

- [Aya] It's just D.

- Jesus.

- Gee, thanks.

That's just the reaction I was hoping for.

- Oh, no, I just meant.

- Which is fine.

I know what you meant.

Believe me

I know.

- This is all my fault.

I never. - Stop.

You have nothing to apologize for.

I'm just so glad you're both okay.

- Well, so are we.

- Just wish I could say the same about Vicky.

- What is that?

- I passed the mailman on the way in.

It's from the bank.

- Don't just stare at it. Open it.

- I can't.

I've been through enough this week.

- Really?

Like I haven't?

Swear I have to do everything around here.

- Well.

What does it say?

- I'm sorry.

You didn't get approved for the amount you were asking for.

You got approved for twice that.

- Wait. What?

- [Lauren] I know.

- How?

- Apparently you low balled yourself.

I mean you didn't know how much you were worth

but the bank did.

- Oh my God.

Do you know what this means?

- There's gonna be twice as much work?

- Well, yes but

it will totally be worth it.

What do you say you guys.

Are you still with me?

- Are you kidding? Of course.

- Only on one condition.

You let me do the hiring for now on.

- Deal.

[shrieking]

[soft music]

[melancholy music]

[phone ringing]

- Hello.

- Hey, it's Aya.

- Oh, hey.

I take it you got my flowers?

- I did.

They're beautiful.

But you really didn't have to.

- Yes I did.

You're a miracle worker.

And besides

how else was I gonna get you to call me back?

- Well.

You could have just called the spa.

- Well I did.

I left several messages with your receptionist Taryn.

When I never heard back

I figured I needed to

get creative.

- Taryn was just

well that's a long story.

- Really?

Well why don't you tell it to me this Saturday?

- I'm afraid I'm not working on Saturday.

- Why I meant for dinner.

- Oh.

- Yeah, no, that sounded a whole lot smoother in my head.

Um, do you prefer coffee?

- No, no ,no.

It's just

well I really do have a rule about dating clients.

- I understand.

You're fired.

Now do you prefer Italian or Mexican?

- Mexican.

- Alright.

[dramatic music]

- No!

Mommy.

No!

- Do you mind if I sit down, honey?

Where you headin'?

- Just

away.

- Oh here.

Don't want you catch your death of cold.

Looks like you've already been through enough.

- Thank you.

I um

didn't

really have a lot of time to grab any of my things

before I had to go.

- Oh you don't have to explain to me, honey.

It maybe none of my business.

But I just want you to know I think you're very brave.

Most women don't have the courage to leave.

And then it gets a whole hell of a lot worse.

- Yeah.

I know.

- Do you have family that you could stay with?

- Um.

No, ma'am.

I'm an orphan.

- Oh.

Well, I tell you what.

Oh, it's not much.

But my husband and I have a vacant guest house

that you could stay in if you like.

Just until you're back on your feet.

- Really?

- Uh-huh.

What's your name, honey?

- Taryn.

- Nice to meet you, Taryn.

I'm Sarah.

- Sarah.

Thank you.

You have no idea how much this means to me.

- Oh.

[laughing]

[dramatic music]

[film projector running]

[dramatic music]