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John?

John!

John.

Gracie! Breakfast!

Breakfast is in the toaster.

Morning, sweetheart. - Morning.

It's cold.

The toaster must be broken again.

Throw it in the microwave.

Mom's secret recipe?

Morning, morning.

Morning.

The green tie. What's the occasion?

I got a meeting today with the attorneys

About the new acquisition,

And I want to look intimidating.

But I can't get this thing to hold a knot.

You want to help me with this, please?

Sorry, I got to get this email out this morning.

We're out of milk.

Maybe there are some granola bars.

You know what?

I'll just get something from the caf.

Did you get the name of that party planner from tom?

Yeah, he sent me an email. Said it was stacey something.

Stacey davis.

That's it.

Said she's great.

She's the best.

That's why she's booked until the end of the year.

Everyone I've talked to is either booked,

Retired, or on vacation.

And one of them had a yelp review that said

That she was "the jenna maroney of party planners."

What does that even mean?

I don't know. And I don't want to find out.

I do need to find someone today though,

Or else your sister is gonna throw our relaunch party

With her usual savoir faire.

You know, people like a beer keg and beanie weenies.

Not billionaires like peter mason, sweetheart.

- Hey. - Hey, good morning.

How are you doing, miss a, mr. A?

- Hey. - Hey, corey.

Good morning.

Can corey and I study at the coffee grinder after school?

Yes, but be home for dinner, okay?

Knock them dead, kiddo.

Come on.

You're a lifesaver.

How did you know?

Josh called on his way to work.

Said you had kind of a hectic morning.

Yeah, and the titanic kind of hit a fender bender

On the way to the uk.

What did he call about?

He's just looking for the perfect

Congratulations gift for you for the relaunch.

I told him spa weekend with your sister-in-law,

Best friend, business partner, aka me.

I haven't even thought about what I'm doing next week

With everything going on.

You mean relaunching the app

And try to save our company from imminent collapse?

I am.

I thought an app connecting tutors

And students remotely was a great idea.

Socially conscious, bringing people together...

And now?

And now, I'm wondering if I should've just stuck

With writing code for someone else's mobile game.

You don't mean that.

Once we launched the new interface,

It's gonna be smooth sailing.

Or, you know, at least back to the old familiar hurricane.

So I've been thinking about it,

Maybe we don't need a big party the night of the relaunch.

We're not doing a keg and beanie weenies, ashley.

Peter mason is coming.

I know that, denise.

I'm just saying, if we keep it small, I can plan it.

And who's gonna help with that?

I'm swamped with the relaunch,

And josh is at work working on this new acquisition.

Most of my work is already done.

I can keep it classy.

You were at my wedding reception.

Nary a beanie weenie in sight.

And neither were you for most of it.

Cause it was a lame party.

But it was classy as hell.

You know it was.

I guess we don't have a choice at this point.

Yes! Okay, I'll handle all of it.

You don't have to do a thing.

You won't regret this.

Somehow, I already do.

You know, I don't think my mom's been

To the grocery store in like a month.

Still pretty swamped at work?

Yeah, they relaunch the app next week.

I kinda like the old interface.

It was good for meeting chicks.

You know, we've been going

To school together for two years.

If you wanted to meet me,

You just could've walked across the quad.

It's too easy.

Besides, it's kinda hot dating my math tutor.

Well, I hope rutledge university likes

Your math tutor as much as you do.

Still no word?

Hey.

They're gonna want you.

What if they don't?

My parents met at rutledge.

It's all they ever talk about.

What if I don't get in?

Baby, then we'll change our names,

Learn spanish, elope to Costa rica,

Have eight kids, and live on the beach.

Should I be disturbed that you have

Such a specific pl�n for us?

I've been thinking about this a long time.

I was never gonna get into rutledge.

But nothing's gonna keep you from getting in.

They'd have to tie you up and try to drag you away

Just to keep you from getting in, and you'd still make it.

You're the best.

For Christ's sake.

I'm so sorry.

I was texting and driving.

I can't even be mad at it because, technically, so was I.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

And honestly, this looks fine too.

Are you sure?

No.

But if my car explodes on the way home,

I'll know who to blame.

Well, here's my card, in case you want to keep in touch.

Molly Cole, premiere party planning.

What?

You're a party planner?

Well, I just moved into town.

That explains it.

Denise Allen.

I am in desperate need of a party planner.

- Seriously? - Yeah.

We're having a big event at my work,

And we're really up against it right now.

A last minute soiree.

That's my specialty.

Tell me more about it.

It's with our biggest investors.

Peter mason is gonna be there.

The peter mason?

And you don't know if I'm up for it.

Well, here's my website so you can see some of my work.

And this is the number for my last client.

I did a corporate retreat for 300 people.

I'll be in touch tonight.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you so much for introducing yourself.

Hello?

Hi, I'm sorry to bother you, my name's Denise Allen.

I'm calling about molly cole?

Molly. How can I help?

Well, I'm looking to hire a party planner,

And she said she did an event for you.

Yes, our corporate retreat.

I'd give her a kidney if she asked for it.

The party was beautiful.

Perfect, really.

She completely saved us.

Great. Well, thank you so much for your help.

I'll give her a call.

Please send her my love.

Cheers.

Hi. This is Molly.

Hi, Molly.

Do you remember me? Denise allen?

I told you, it's not like that.

And I told you, just saying "it's not like that"

Doesn't mean it isn't exactly like that.

You hired a party planner,

For my party, that I'm planning.

As I told her, and I'm telling you,

I would love for the two of you to work on it together.

Okay.

After you.

Clearly, this office is brimming with clients.

I work by appointment only.

It helps my clients achieve their vision

If they're not distracted.

Good idea.

Well, thank you so much for seeing us.

Molly, this is ashley, our chief creative officer.

Ashley, Molly.

Hi.

I'm looking forward to working with you.

I'm a much better party planner than I am a driver.

What?

I'll fill you in later.

Ladies, come have a seat.

Thank you.

Ashley, why don't you take molly

Through what we've been working on?

Okay.

Well, we don't have a lot of time,

So I thought we should keep it simple.

We can have the party in the office.

I was thinking we'd grab appetizers

From the restaurant in our building,

And then set it up buffet style.

Boom, we're good to go.

I was thinking something more sophisticated.

Well, I wouldn't say it's unsophisticated.

Well, what did you have in mind?

Well, I'd have to see the space.

But I was thinking champagne, dj, passed hors d'oeuvres,

Maybe a signature cocktail.

Something elegant.

We only have a week.

That's plenty of time.

I can come by tomorrow and get acquainted with the space.

I...

Great.

That all sounds perfect.

I'll get started.

Thank you, Molly.

Get in touch with ashley if you have any questions.

I will.

Have a nice day, ladies.

Did you pack?

Yep.

Heading out first thing tomorrow morning,

So I'll be back in time for the party.

Which brings up...

I talked to my sister today,

And apparently you've shattered all her hopes and dreams?

I might have slightly chipped at one of them.

Well, you know ashley. It'll all blow over.

I hope so.

With everything going on,

I can't afford to have any distractions.

What was that?

Oh, my gosh.

- What? - I got an interview.

I got an interview at rutledge.

Congratulations, sweetheart.

Almost gave us a heart attack.

I have to call corey.

Corey?

Guess who's interviewing at rutledge.

- Liam, please make a note on my calendar,

Grace has her rutledge interview, Wednesday at four.

She got her interview.

Good!

There was one more thing

That I wanted to talk to you about.

Yeah. Come to my office.

She's very excited.

And very nervous.

And very smart. She's gonna do great.

Peter mason's office called.

They want me to remind you that he has

A severe peanut allergy, so no peanut products at the party.

Got it.

Was there something else?

I was wondering if you gave any thought

To the discussion we had last week.

I have.

Take a seat.

Liam, you have been doing great work.

But there's just no money

In the budget right now for a raise.

And with the relaunch, everyone is on overtime,

And revenues are down.

I understand.

I'm just trying to keep up with the bills,

And student loans have increased.

Again?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, I love working for you,

But I may have to find another job that pays better.

Man.

Look, I'll tell you what,

Stick it out with me till next quarter.

If the relaunch goes well, we'll be back on track,

And I'll make sure you get paid what you're worth.

I don't want to leave you high and dry

With what's going on right now,

So I'll stick it out with you.

Thank you, Liam.

I promise I'll do my best

To make sure that you're glad that you did.

Thank you. And your 9:30 is here.

Okay.

You're early.

I was just looking around.

Quite an impressive operation you have here.

Yeah, well, it keeps us busy.

Is this your daughter?

Grace.

She's 17.

She is beautiful.

Smart as a whip too.

She has an interview with rutledge on Wednesday.

That's a good school.

Yeah, it's been her dream since she was little.

Her father and I met there, actually.

A family tradition.

Come, let me show you to ashley's office.

She's gonna be giving you the tour.

Actually, do you have a minute?

Sure. What's up?

I hope I'm wrong.

But I thought I noticed some tension with ashley

In my office the other day.

Yeah.

She had a little bit of hesitation

About bringing on a party planner.

I think she was hurt by it, actually.

It's just...

I get it.

You're stuck between hurting her feelings

And impressing a billionaire.

Tell you what, why don't you let me handle ashley?

She's a lot to handle.

You want a lot to handle?

Try planning back-to-back weddings for twin bridezillas

Who are trying to one-up each other.

Trust me, I've been doing this my whole life.

I used to plan surprise birthday parties

For my friends when I was a kid.

This is what I do.

Man, I used to love surprise parties

When I was little.

Now, surprises are usually bad news.

Speaking of the party, I emailed you the guest list.

And I was able to get in touch

With most of them to give them a heads up,

But there were still a few that I couldn't get ahold of.

And we just got a call

That our guest of honor has a severe peanut allergy.

No peanuts in the catering.

Got it.

Molly.

I need to get your w-9 so we can get you paid.

I'll make sure I send that over.

Thank you.

Molly.

Molly.

There you are.

I thought I missed you.

I've been here since six.

Been looking for you.

Well, I had to check in with denise on a few things.

I thought she said to check in with me.

That's why I'm here.

These are a few of the restaurants

I thought you might like for catering.

Thought you might want to take a look.

Just set up a tasting for us in the next day or two

And shoot me a text letting me know.

Don't worry.

I won't forget to include you.

That would be rude.

Is there anything else?

No, that's it.

Come on. I'll give you a tour.

Thank you.

Hey.

What are you guys doing?

Well, I heard someone keeps forgetting to get groceries.

Not again.

So I picked up a few things,

And decided to stay and make dinner.

Thank you, Ashley.

Love you. - Grab a seat, miss a.

Dinner's ready.

Don't mind if I do.

Did you hear back from jon or amber about the party?

I haven't heard back from any of the old gang.

"Old gang"?

I have friends, I'll have you know.

When I wasn't working 24 hours a day,

I would see them sometimes.

So 2006?

I don't know, it's just so strange.

It's not like them not to get back in touch.

You think something's going on?

Maybe they jetted off on another one

Of their impromptu euro trips for their anniversary.

Maybe.

Did you connect with Molly?

I did.

Thanks letting me know she was there, by the way.

She just dropped in on me.

Like an anvil.

Have you met this woman, grace?

- No. - Picture a disney villain.

Speaking of the party, how are the plans coming?

Good.

We did the walkthrough today,

And I called and placed the food order this afternoon.

Tasting Monday, four o'clock.

And I invited peter.

Good.

Yeah, he's in the office for a meeting with finance,

I figured we might as well feed him while he's there.

And did you talk to molly?

Of course.

You did?

No.

Goodness.

La passade, food tasting at our office,

Monday, four o'clock.

Should I also let her know to go to hell?

Ashley...

You're right, she'll find her way home on her own.

Let's eat.

Hi, this is Ashley Allen.

Yes, I have a tasting on Monday.

That's the one.

I'm so sorry, I just wanted to double check my order,

Could you read it back to me?

Is it too late to make one change?

Great.

Hello, Peter.

Hello, ladies.

Thank you so much for joining us today.

So we're just waiting for qa to sign off,

And then we're on track for the relaunch

By the end of the week.

Our programmers have been working

Around the clock for the last three months.

Well, it certainly looks like

You've been spending my seven million well.

I have to say, I am impressed.

How is the new interface looking?

If I'm being completely honest, it's brilliant.

Simple, sleek, sexy.

It's gonna put us right back on the growth track.

Simple, sleek, and sexy. Happy to hear it.

I hope you manage to turn things around here, ladies.

I really do.

Absolutely.

We are confident that this new interface

Will put pupil in the top 10.

I look forward to seeing it.

They're ready for you upstairs now.

Thank you, Liam. Shall we?

After you, ladies.

It looks like we're just in time.

Molly, this is Peter mason.

Peter, Molly Cole, our party planner.

How do you do?

It's an honor to meet you.

Thank you so much.

I'm a huge fan of your philanthropic work

With arts education.

Thank you.

The arts and humanities remind us what it means to be human,

Which is easy to forget in this day of tech.

We become so obsessed with what we can achieve,

We forget to consider what we should achieve

Or what we're here to achieve.

I should write that down.

I guess I'm lucky to be a party planner.

I don't have to think too hard about that.

Just something for everyone to think about

Because "beauty will save the world."

Dostoevsky.

Very good.

I could've benefited from a little more beauty

When I was in school.

Well, there's no shortage now.

We should probably get started before the food gets cold.

Thank you for indulging my dime-store philosophizing.

The floor is yours.

Thank you.

Well, speaking of beautiful,

This menu looks absolutely amazing.

First up, we have the cocoa-rubbed rib eye bites

With sun-dried tomato butter.

That's good.

Good?

I want to marry it.

Here, have another.

Next up, we have the orange glazed chicken skewers

With fresh rosemary and tomato.

I've never had anything like it.

It's unique, isn't it?

Tastes a little funny all of a sudden.

That's just the seasoning.

Seasoning? Okay.

And my favorite is the green apple cheddar tarts.

Another home run.

It possible to do modifications,

Or is the menu the menu?

They seemed flexible.

We should let them know today if we want to make

Any changes so they could place orders

To their suppliers.

- Peter? - We can swap it out for...

Peter...

He's having an allergic reaction.

What's in this food? - Nothing!

I just ordered off the menu!

I need an ambulance, right away,

To 4200 belmont, eighth floor.

How is he?

He's stable.

They're gonna release him tomorrow.

Did you tell the restaurant about his peanut allergy?

How could I? I didn't know.

What?

Ashley, I told you about it.

What are you talking about?

You never said anything.

The day we did the walkthrough?

I read you the note.

And you put it in your binder.

What note?

I never saw any note.

Listen, this is my fault.

I should've reminded you again-

Molly, you can go.

- Denise, I... - Thank you.

I swear, I never saw the note.

Okay.

So I'm supposed to tell our biggest investor

That we didn't almost kill him?

Denise... stop.

I'm telling you, I didn't see the note!

Ashley, stop.

Enough.

I'm so tired of listening to you explain

How nothing is ever your fault.

What are you talking about?

The new interface was your idea.

We had a popular app, sales were growing,

But you couldn't leave well enough alone.

Your new design tanks,

And it's everybody else's fault but yours.

That's not fair, Denise.

You think that's not fair?

We could be having this conversation

At the morgue right now, ashley.

Forget about our business,

Your screw-up could've cost someone his life.

Guess we know what kind of day she's having.

Well, things have been kind of tense around here lately.

What happened? - There was a mix-up

With the catering.

Must've triggered an allergy attack.

He's recovering.

Well, I hope he doesn't pull his funding.

I love that shirt.

Thank you.

Hey, can I get on denise's calendar for early next week?

I'll trade you.

Trade me?

I'll get you on Denise's calendar if you give me your w-9.

I forgot to send it again.

Let me print it for you.

Great.

Working on some scheduling?

Looks like we have a half-hour on Monday at 2:30.

It looks like we do.

It's all yours.

Thank you so much.

W-9? Accounting is all in my grill about it.

Looks like everything is filled out,

Except for your employee identification number.

Pen?

Thank you.

Hi, I'm so embarrassed to be doing this,

But I have an interview at Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.,

and I forgot the name of my interviewer.

Yes, I'm grace allen.

Anna carr?

Great.

Hey, Anna.

Hi.

I know I'm supposed to say

I know exactly what I want to do,

And exactly how I'm going to get there,

But the truth is, I don't have everything figured out.

But I know that I want to figure it out at rutledge.

How was that?

Perfect.

You're gonna kill this interview.

You're about to eat it for dinner.

Let's go.

Do you have your suit?

Yup. I picked it up from the dry cleaner's today.

Can I borrow your black pumps?

Of course.

And Corey's gonna take me to the interview.

Do you know how to get there?

It's a little tricky on campus.

Actually, she called and moved it to the coffee grinder.

I guess their office is closed for electrical work.

What?

What's wrong?

I didn't ask, mom.

You ready?

I think so.

Actually, there's one more thing.

What?

Mom...

It's beautiful.

My mom gave it to me when I graduated high school.

I know it's a little early,

But I thought you could use

A good luck charm for your interview.

I love it.

Okay.

Now, you're ready.

Really, really want to get in, mom.

Sweetie, I know. You've worked so hard.

And your dad and I are very proud.

What if they don't like me?

How could they not?

Come on, babe.

You don't want to be late.

I'll pick you up at five.

Thanks, mom.

Grace?

Hi.

Anna carr.

So nice to meet you.

So tell me what makes you think

You'd be a good fit for rutledge.

Well, I spent the past year as a volunteer,

Tutoring through my mom's app.

That sounds very fulfilling.

It's a chance to help kids

Who might not be able to afford a tutor,

And to spend some time helping my mom with beta testing.

Is that what you want to do?

Something like your mom?

I'm definitely interested in programming.

But I'm not completely sure.

I guess most of my classmates would say

They know exactly what they want to do,

And how they're going to do it,

But, the truth is, I don't have everything figured out.

But I know that I want to figure it out at rutledge.

Well...

3.8 gpa.

Good test scores.

Lots of extracurriculars.

I couldn't decide between yearbook

And newspaper this year, so I did both.

Well, on paper, you seem like an ideal fit for rutledge.

So I don't really know

What's happening here in your interview.

I'm sorry, I don't understand-

So you spent a few hours a week working with kids

Who can't get a real tutor?

You think that makes you interesting?

I don't...

You don't know what you want to do.

You don't know who you want to be.

What, you're expecting us to figure that out for you?

No, I...

Rutledge recruits from the best schools in the country.

What makes you think you belong there with them?

I don't really see you as rutledge material.

There are a lot of good schools

That might be a better fit for your qualifications.

Have you looked at state?

Well, best of luck wherever you end up.

Thank you.

Hey, sweetheart.

So how did it go?

Good. Really good.

What did they ask you?

Did they tell you when you'd find out?

Mom, I'm super tired.

Can we just go home?

Of course. Let's go.

Hey. - Hey.

Just checking in today after everything.

"Everything" has been stuck in her office

For the past few days.

It's my fault. I went off on her.

You had good reason to be upset.

It could've been so much worse.

I know, that's what I keep telling ashley.

It just frustrates me

That she won't accept responsibility for anything.

She nearly killed a guy,

And she wants to blame it on the caterer.

I really need to talk to her

Before we give the presentation at the party.

That's actually the real reason I came by.

I wonder if it might be best if Ashley skipped the party.

What? She can't skip the party.

She's been working on this new interface for months.

Look at the big picture here, Denise.

You want to keep the focus on the new interface,

Not the drama in the office.

Where is this coming from, Molly?

Did Ashley say something to you?

I don't want to breach any confidences.

But try to see it from her perspective.

If you'd made a mistake like this,

Would you want to stand up there, in front of everyone,

Next to the man you almost killed?

I mean, I guess I could give the presentation myself,

But it just feels so wrong 'cause so much of this is her work.

Trust me, it's better this way.

Should I talk to her?

Why don't you let me handle it?

I think some feelings are still a little tender.

Talk to her after the party,

Once you're both done with the stress of the launch.

Okay.

That's a good idea.

I'll come by tomorrow and we can get started setting up.

Great.

Thank you, Molly. I don't know what I would do without you.

You'll never need to find out.

I hear you got in trouble.

It's not a joke, Molly.

Peter could've died.

Thanks for the restaurant recommendation.

About that, I need you to take a step back from the party.

No.

It's not a request.

I'm telling you.

That's funny, I have some words

That I'd like to say to you too.

I won't be needing your help anymore.

We'll see what denise has to say about it.

Denise is the one who told me.

She doesn't want you near the party planning.

She doesn't want you near the party.

She doesn't want you.

Period.

I don't believe you.

Go ask her, if you want to embarrass yourself further.

You think you can tank her app,

Try to kill her biggest investor,

And she's just going to look the other way?

She's done with you.

Fine.

If this stupid party means that much to you,

You can have it.

Great.

I'll call the restaurant and let them know

They'll be dealing with me from now on.

I love party planning.

Hi, this is Ashley Allen.

I need to talk to someone about my catering order.

No, no, in person, immediately.

Hey.

Liam. Hi.

I'll make this quick.

Well, there's a problem with

Your employee identification number.

It's not in the database.

I must've written it down wrong.

No problem.

I just need you to fill it out again.

Actually, I am running late...

Molly, we need it before the party.

Interesting topic?

I guess so.

Why?

Cause you've been on that same page for half an hour.

What difference does it make?

Hey.

Hey, daddy.

Hey, you made it.

Yeah. In time for the party, as promised.

Though I hear that we might have to have a second party.

Look at that.

I heard the interview went well.

Put it on!

I have to go study.

Honey...

What was that about?

I don't know.

She's been in a mood since the interview.

She won't talk to me.

Well, maybe ashley can try.

She always gets her to open up.

Let's just give her some space.

How did the trip go?

Well, we closed the deal.

- No way! - Yeah!

Honey, that's great!

We're gonna knock off a little early tomorrow

And go to hallihan's to celebrate.

And you are coming.

We got to set up for the party tomorrow.

Right. Of course.

But we'll celebrate.

I promise. - Yeah, after the relaunch.

- Yeah. - I know.

Okay, well, I'm gonna go unpack.

Ashley, what brings you by?

Just wanted to follow up on our conversation from earlier.

There's nothing to talk about.

I think there is something to talk about, molly.

See, I'm going to the party.

And you, you're going to jail.

Jail?

Now I know why you're the chief creative officer.

You have quite the imagination.

I went to the restaurant.

They told me the strangest thing.

They don't use peanut oil.

Except that I made a special request

When I called back the night before.

You never told me about peter's allergy, molly.

You called the restaurant, and then tried to pin it on me.

Why would I do that?

That's what I can't figure out.

But I don't have to.

I'll leave that to the police.

Just wanted to see that smug look wiped off your face first.

Ashley, wait!

You're right.

But it's not what you think.

Please, I know you're angry, but there's more to the story.

I'm sure the police will be interested

To hear all about it.

Please, there's something I need to show you.

Just wait.

Oh, my god.

Amber?

Oh, my god.

I have a hard time with her

Because she's just so difficult and she...

Standard delivery, ma'am.

Thank you.

The party supplies have started to arrive.

Perfect. I can't wait to get finished setting up.

I think we might actually pull this off.

My husband and his colleagues are meeting at hallihan's,

So I wanted to surprise him and catch the tail end.

We have hardly spent any time together

The past couple of months.

I've been so busy working, and he's been traveling.

So it's going to be tight.

Well, I will let you get back to it.

Thanks, Molly.

To the american automobile industry.

All right, guys,

That's it for me.

Great job.

Get home safe.

And you know what?

It's on me.

All right. - You need a ride home, boss?

No, I'll just order a car.

Good work.

Be safe.

Thank you.

What are we celebrating?

My team just closed on a new acquisition.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I'm buying this man another round.

Two kamikazes.

No, I really shouldn't.

Four is my limit, so...

The lady insists.

Come on. I'm visiting from out of town.

Don't be inhospitable.

Then kamikaze it is.

Make it a double.

You're gonna get me in trouble.

Do I look like the sort of girl who gets in trouble?

Do you really want me to answer that?

To trouble.

To trouble.

I can't, really.

Special occasion.

Jeez.

Come on.

You can't leave a girl alone with two double kamikazes.

Okay, I'm done for real this time.

Burns.

So, what brings you to town?

Just catching up with some old friends.

Sounds like fun.

I think it's going to be.

Well, looks like it's time for me to...

Maybe I should hang out here for a little bit more.

Guess I'm not in college anymore.

I should get a car.

You're in no condition to drive a phone.

Thank you.

What's your address?

1210 chestnut.

Nice neighborhood.

Should be here in a few minutes.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

I should go.

Lint.

Thanks.

Congratulations again.

Thank you.

From the lady again.

You're kidding me.

One for the road.

No, it's for you.

Josh?

I'm sorry I'm late.

Someone's having a good time.

Are you wearing cologne?

What are you drinking?

Kamikazes!

Josh, who were you here with tonight?

My team. They left already.

What's on your collar?

Lint?

That's not lint, that's lipstick.

Whose lipstick is on your collar?

And whose perfume were you bathing in?

What are you talking about, honey?

"I hope you don't think I'm that kind of girl"?

"My place next time"?

I don't know what that is.

Hey, hey!

Denise, what the hell?!

Denise! Hey, hey, hey, hey!

Wait, wait! - You let go of me!

All right. Hey, what is wrong with you?

That's why you've been traveling so much?

Out of town flings?

No, I've been traveling for work!

"Work," right.

I killed myself to get here to celebrate

With you tonight. - Yeah, and I'm so honored

That you found 10 lousy minutes

Of your time to be here, denise.

Look around you.

The party is over. You're two hours late.

Don't turn this around on me.

Yeah, you! Because it's always about you.

You starting your app. You tanking your app.

You relaunching your app.

Yeah, I've been there every step of the way for you,

And you can't spare one hour

For one of the biggest days of my career.

Looks like you don't need me anyway.

Well, looks like you don't need me

At your party either tomorrow.

Forget it. You're not invited.

Denise!

Ready?

Go.

Success.

And we'll have streamers and balloons when we go live.

And better yet, it will be over.

This was a nightmare to set up, so please make sure

No one messes it up tomorrow. - Absolutely.

Well, we better get this back up.

Is everything okay?

Not really.

But I don't want to talk about it.

Well, if you change your mind...

Thanks, Liam.

Why don't you take off?

You sure?

I did want to get a couple more hours in driving tonight.

I'm so sorry you had to take a side hustle.

It is what it is.

At least I get to see very interesting, very drunk people.

I promise, when this takes off, we'll talk about your raise.

Thank you, denise.

No, thank you.

Okay. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Hello?

Hello?

Who's there?

Denise.

Liam. I thought you left already.

Forgot my thermos.

You want me to walk you down?

I was gonna do some more work, but...

Yeah, let me get my bag.

Okay.

Did you want me to set the alarm?

No, they're coming to set up tomorrow.

I don't want anyone to accidentally set it off.

Okay.

So you ready to talk?

I have nothing to say to you.

Denise...

And there's nothing I want to hear from you.

This is ridiculous.

Don't start a fight right now. I don't want grace to know.

Good morning.

Morning, sweetheart.

Are you excited about tonight?

Daddy, what time are we leaving?

Your dad's not coming.

Something came up at work.

Dad, this is mom's big night.

You can't just miss it.

It's fine.

Come on, I'll drive you to school.

But I haven't had breakfast yet.

Pick you up something on the way.

Okay...

Just let me grab my backpack.

Tell her I'm in the car.

Denise.

I want you gone by the time I get home.

I need you to make sure

That the catering is a hundred percent.

- Yeah, no problem. - Okay.

Thank you.

Molly.

Molly.

Liam.

I have to go check on the music.

I still don't have your paperwork.

I emailed it to you.

No, you didn't.

Here, I have the form on my desk.

It was just here.

Look, I need the form today,

Or else I'm gonna have to let accounting know.

Liam, I have to do the sound check.

Check your email again.

So, what do you think?

What's that?

It looks great.

Perfect.

I'm sorry, I just want this all to be over with already.

Is everything all right?

No, not really.

Ashley's not answering her phone.

And she left me a voicemail, but I can't get ahold of her.

When was this?

Two days ago.

Sounded important, but I haven't heard from her since.

And as far as I know, no one else has either.

Well, she was pretty upset.

Maybe she just needs some space.

She'll come back around.

Listen, I have to do my w-9.

Liam said something about that.

He said it would be on his desk.

Would you mind?

Because I really need to get this done,

And I don't want to dig through his things.

Of course.

He said it would be on his desk.

That's strange,

He said it would be right here on his desk.

Maybe it fell on the floor.

Maybe.

When liam gets into the office,

Have him come to my office immediately.

Okay. I'll let him know.

Molly, excuse me.

Was that Molly?

Come in, Liam. Close the door.

I'm having trouble trying to get her paperwork from her.

I think something's wrong.

So do I.

What is this?

It's our corporate card statement,

With thousands of dollars in cash advances from last night.

What?

Did you think I wouldn't find out about this?

Wait, you think I had something to do with this?

Maybe you want to tell me what you were doing

With the card that was locked in my desk.

Denise, I didn't take your card.

Liam, I found it, in your bag, under your desk.

What were you doing in my bag?

Don't try to turn this around.

You were stealing from us.

I knew you needed money,

But I didn't think you would do something like this.

Denise, I didn't take your card.

You're fired.

- Denise! - You're fired.

Pack up your things.

Just be grateful that I didn't call the police.

Denise. Is everything all right?

No. Everything's not all right.

But I don't have time to worry about it right now.

I got to go home and get changed

And I have to pick up gracie.

Your daughter?

Why? - She's coming to the party.

Do you really want to put your daughter through that?

Four hours of canapes and small talk?

She's excited about it, or at least she was.

She's been in a mood since her college interview last week.

Maybe she just needs a little time to herself.

Well, she's spent the past few days in her room

With nothing but time to herself.

I'm hoping that this will get her out

Of her head for a few hours.

Still...

It's her.

I'll see you tonight. Hi, sweetheart.

I'm coming.

Wait, so there's gonna be a billionaire at the party?

Yeah. Peter mason.

He was on the ground floor

Of like six social media companies.

So, what, you gonna follow in his footsteps?

Can't even get into rutledge,

I am not gonna be a billionaire.

Did you tell your parents yet?

I don't know how to.

Grace, it's one school.

It's not just one school, Corey, it's rutledge.

You wouldn't understand.

You're taking over your dad's business,

You don't even want to go to college.

You know that's not what I meant.

Look, I'm sorry, can we just...

Can we not talk about this right now?

I don't want to ruin tonight.

Gracie? Are you guys ready?

Be right out!

Come here.

Whatever happens, you're gonna be fine.

Promise?

I promise.

You liar!

You look nice.

What are you doing in here?

I'm not leaving until we've had a chance to talk.

Why don't I just come to the party?

Josh, I'm at my limit right now, I can't do this.

Honey...

Denise, just talk to me.

- You look amazing, babe. - You're so sweet.

I'm so excited.

Denise, just wait. Wait a minute.

Please.

Grace, you look beautiful.

Thanks! So do you.

Here, let me grab a photo of the family, you guys.

No, Corey, that's fine.

What are you saying?

We have to remember this!

Come on.

All right, squeeze in a little tighter, you guys.

Or this is fine.

Got it.

Dad, are you sure you can't come?

Next time, beautiful, okay?

We'd better get going.

Okay.

Have fun, guys.

Should relaunch the app more often, miss a.

Never again, Corey.

Or never again.

This is great, mom.

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Are those the hors d'oeuvres?

Go enjoy yourselves.

So he said, "but I was just reading the book."

I said, "well, they're here somewhere."

He said, "yeah, and I'm looking all over."

And they were right on his head the whole time.

Yeah, it was funny if you were there.

Peter, it is so good to see you again.

I guess that wasn't a given

The last time I left your office, huh?

I promise there is not a peanut

Within a thousand feet of this building.

I think I'll stick to champagne this time, just in case.

Again, we are so sorry.

Yes, so I gathered from the forest

Of flowers in my hospital room.

Which reminds me, where is ashley?

I want to thank her.

It looked like the rose bowl in there,

There were so many flowers.

Ashley's not here yet.

Here she comes.

Molly.

Peter, you remember molly.

She planned this shindig.

Of course I do.

I apologize for my abrupt exit the last time we met.

- We're all just so glad you're okay.

If ashley were coming...

Ashley isn't coming?

Ashley decided to take a few steps back

To focus on the launch after everything that happened.

I thought you two were a team.

We are. This is both our work.

Well, then why is only one of you here?

I have to say, it's concerning to hear

There's division in the company leadership

At a crucial time like this.

There's no division.

We're stronger than ever.

I hope so.

You two need each other.

Yeah, agreed.

Peter, molly, I would love to introduce you

To my daughter grace.

- Sure. - Hi.

I'd love that.

I just need to check on the catering.

I'll find you in a few minutes?

- Shall we? - Sure, why not?

So my daughter grace is going to rutledge.

Maybe.

Peter, please meet my daughter grace,

And her boyfriend corey.

Hi.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I heard you had an meeting with my alma mater.

Peter went to rutledge.

I can call and put in a good word for you, if you'd like.

No, that's okay.

Rutledge has some of the best

Technical programs in the country,

But make sure you don't neglect

Your liberal arts program, okay?

- I... - Why don't I set up a meeting

For her with dr. Nicolosi?

He's an old mentor of mine.

He's a professor emeritus.

I'm sure he'd be happy to talk with you.

I can't.

Excuse me. - Grace.

I gather I said something wrong.

I am so sorry, peter, I'll be right back.

A little advice, as a father of six, go easy on her.

College admissions are hell.

Thank you.

You bet.

Have you tried the chicken skewers?

They do not agree with me.

Thanks.

- Grace... - Mom, please.

What's going on?

Talk to me.

Not here.

Yes, here.

You just embarrassed me in front of my biggest investor.

I'm sorry I messed up your work party, okay?

I'm worried about you.

Please talk to me.

Mom, don't.

Are you nervous about rutledge?

You're gonna do great there.

I didn't get into rutledge!

They said I wasn't the right fit.

I wasn't interesting.

I didn't get in.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why do you think?

I'm humiliated.

You and dad got in, you've talked about sending me there

Ever since I was born.

I don't care where you go to school, sweetheart.

Well, I do.

Great.

Of course.

Excuse me.

I just wanted to take a moment

To thank everyone for coming tonight.

And I want to especially thank

My friends and family for their support.

As we take this next step forward,

I want to say thank you to peter mason.

This would never be possible

Without your boundless encouragement and support-

And my seven million.

We've learned a lot of hard lessons this year.

But I am so proud to say

That we were able to incorporate those lessons

Into a new design that is clean, simple, intuitive,

And, dare I say, sexy.

I am so excited to show you the new interface.

Without further ado, please join me in the countdown.

10.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

Oh, my gosh.

Ashley?

Ashley.

Oh, my god.

Oh, god. - Someone call an ambulance!

Oh, my god.

Oh, god. Oh, my god.

Oh, god.

I need an ambulance downtown.

Hawthorne building.

Gracie, why don't you go to sleep?

Are you sure? I can stay.

There'll be a lot to do tomorrow.

Get some rest.

Okay.

I'm so sorry, daddy.

Goodnight.

O, my god.

So did you know?

Know?

That she was gonna hurt herself.

No.

I mean, she didn't say anything...

This thing just doesn't come out of nowhere.

Sorry, Josh. She didn't say anything.

You didn't notice that she didn't show up to the party?

She wasn't gonna come to the party.

We had gotten in a fight, and we hadn't talked.

So you disinvited her to her own party.

No, it wasn't like that.

No? Well, it was like with me, wasn't it?

No.

Can we not get into this right now?

No, no, let's not get into it now.

Let's just not talk for a couple days first.

Josh, that's not fair.

Okay, why don't you tell me what's fair, denise?

Was it fair when ashley was at rock bottom,

Her brother was out of town,

Her best friend wasn't talking to her?

Is that fair?

Josh...

You know what? Congratulations on the interface, denise.

You know, I hope it was worth it.

Molly.

Denise, I'm so sorry.

Can I come in?

It's not really a good time right now.

Your husband and your daughter...

They're in bed.

How is everyone?

How you would expect.

Denise, what happened?

What did the police say?

They think it was a suicide.

I don't know.

I don't get it.

I've known ashley my entire life,

And she'd never do something like this.

Sometimes, people get desperate.

Ashley was so stressed lately.

And you told me that the app was a complete disaster.

I mean, but to wait right before

Things were gonna turn around?

We killed ourselves with that new interface.

I mean, all I'm saying is I don't get it.

Right before things were about to take off?

Maybe it wasn't a work issue. - What do you mean?

I mean, you basically told her she was a screw-up

And you didn't want to see her around anymore.

I didn't say that.

Well, that's how she took it.

What did you say to her?

Only what we agreed to.

I don't think it went very well.

And you didn't think that was

An important thing to mention to me?

Denise, I'm so sorry,

I didn't think she'd react like that.

I didn't want to ruin your party...

I don't care about the party!

I just lost my best friend.

And my husband lost his sister.

And my daughter is having a breakdown.

I don't care about anything else.

Denise, I understand and I know what it's like

To feel like you're losing everything.

I'm here for you.

I need to be alone right now, molly.

Of course.

I'll check in with you tomorrow to see how you're doing.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

You're not as subtle as you think you are.

I'm sorry.

No, I'm glad you're here.

Things have been so tense between my parents.

I mean, I know they're upset about my aunt Ashley,

But I just feel like something else is going on.

Yeah, I definitely picked up on that.

What do you think it is?

I don't know.

I just know I have no idea

What I'm supposed to say to either of them right now.

What are you working on?

Looking at the majors at state, Since I'm "not rutledge material."

I mean, who says that to an interviewee?

Apparently, Anna carr does.

And the weird thing is,

I swear I saw her at the party last night,

In the bathroom and then at the end.

Why would she be at your mom's party?

What did you say her name was?

Anna carr?

No results.

Maybe she was there with someone.

- Maybe. - All right, hold on.

Let me try anna carr plus rutledge.

Man, she looks so nice.

Baby, what is it?

That's not anna carr.

I didn't know you were in here.

Well, as nice as our guestroom is,

I thought I'd spend a few minutes outside of it.

Well, I'll give you some space.

No.

It's okay. I'll go.

I'm just gonna check into a hotel

Tomorrow after the funeral.

And tell grace...

Just tell her whatever you want.

Josh...

How's dad doing?

I'm not sure.

Mom, what is going on?

Things are super weird between you.

And I know he's sleeping in the guestroom.

It's complicated, gracie.

Are you guys getting divorced?

We just need a little space.

Try not to worry about it.

Mom...

Trust me on this, Gracie.

Is corey here? Do you guys want something to eat?

No, he just left.

Mom, do you know an anna carr?

Isn't that the woman who interviewed you for rutledge?

There was a woman at your party last night.

Blonde hair, black dress.

I'm trying to find out who she was.

Is this about the interview?

I'm not really sure.

I need to know who she is.

I wish I could help you, sweetheart,

But you're describing half of the party last night.

We had a photographer.

I will send you the link.

Maybe you'll get lucky.

There you go.

There's 3,000 photos here.

Well, we asked him to take a lot of pictures.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow, okay?

Goodnight, sweetheart.

Goodnight.

Gotcha.

O, my god!

I wasn't sure about the green and gold

With the paint in here, but I think it really works.

I used to decorate for the dances at school.

I loved it, thinking about

The first nervous dance, stolen kiss,

How happy and excited everyone would be in a few hours.

Well, not everyone.

Not me.

I didn't get invited to dances, grace.

I didn't get invited anywhere.

I had friends.

At least, I thought I did.

But, sometimes, people aren't who you thought they were.

I guess you know that by now.

I did everything I could

To make sure everyone had a beautiful night.

And they did everything they could

To make sure I was miserable.

It took a while, but

I'm finally returning the favor.

The parties are a little different now.

Now, I don't picture romance or laughter when I decorate.

That's not the response I want anymore.

Help, mom! Help me!

Amber and jon.

They wanted to renew their vows,

Promise to be together forever.

Now, they will.

I saw your mom's news in my feed.

I've been following her for a while now.

I read about her relaunch, and saw my opening.

Your mom needed a party.

Just like amber.

Just like the rest of them.

Balloons.

They're in the car.

Don't you go anywhere.

The party's about to get started.

Why would you get down there?

Try to hold still.

You don't want to get hurt before the big event.

Think we're almost ready to get this party started.

Let me just go wake up your parents.

Molly?

Josh!

Denise.

Josh!

What are you doing here?

You can't come to a party early.

No uninvited guests.

Denise, where are you?

I love party games.

I used to play hide-and-seek with my best friend growing up.

Then, one day, she decided

She wasn't gonna let me find her anymore.

She made new friends.

And she forgot all about me.

Her friends didn't though.

They made my life a living hell.

Dammit!

And then, one day, I found her again.

And it was my turn to make her life hell.

It's party time, grace.

Hey!

Did that hurt?

I'm sorry, dee dee.

Yes, I know your old nickname, dee dee.

Do you remember mine?

Tabby.

That's it.

Of course, it wasn't the name I would've chosen.

Megan gave me that, remember?

I made sure she remembered before it was all over.

Tabby, how...

You didn't recognize me, did you?

I'm not surprised.

A hundred thousand in plastic surgery can do that.

I don't understand.

I know.

You didn't understand back then,

When your new friends turned into my bullies,

When they pushed me out,

When they made my life a living hell.

And you didn't understand that what hurt

The most wasn't them, denise,

It was that my best friend didn't care.

I didn't realize.

No, you wouldn't have.

You were too busy worried about your social climb,

With amber, megan, kari.

Did you ever wonder why

You never heard from them about the party?

What did you do to them?

It's 'cause I got to them first,

What I'm about to do to you!

Dad.

Go get dad. Go get dad.

Stay with us.

Stay with us, sweetheart. Stay with us.

Come on, Josh.

- I need police and an ambulance.

My dad is bleeding and a woman's been stabbed.

1210 chestnut street.

Please hurry.

Molly's gone.

It's okay, sweetheart.

The ambulance is coming right away.

Okay?

I don't know, officer. I've known this woman my entire life.

She just stabbed my husband, attacked my daughter,

And, I don't know, she's had like a grudge

Against me my entire life, I guess.

It's gonna be okay, sweetheart.

Grace and I are right behind you.

Go get my keys, please. - I don't want to leave dad.

It's okay, Grace. I'm gonna be fine.

That woman, I saw her at the bar.

She bought me shots.

I know. I should have known.

I'm so sorry. It's my fault.

Just glad that you're okay.

I see you have a date picked out for next summer.

- Yes, we do. - Yeah.

I have several beautiful summer venues,

Church, beach, park,

And many all-inclusive packages,

If you don't want to worry about catering and rentals.

That sounds perfect.

It's whatever you want.

It's your party.