Original subtitles

Rusty, this is Maureen Thomas.

I'm at the parking lot near that bar

you wanted to meet at, and you're not here.

Call me ASAP, please. [sighs]

[Gunman] Hey!

Eliza should be here any moment.

It's gonna be fine. You'll see.

Wish I had your confidence in this situation.

[Dane] Eliza's not a child anymore, and this is my life.

And you are a big part of it now, Brooke.

Hi.

Would you happen to have a place

to keep this for me during dinner?

-Yeah. -Thank you.

There she is.

-[chuckles] Hi, sweetheart. -[Eliza] Hi, Dad! [chuckles]

-[Eliza] I missed you. -[Dane] I missed you too.

Look at my beautiful daughter.

Hey, Eliza!

[Dane] You remember Brooke?

Hi.

It's good to see you again.

Good to see you too.

I'm sorry I'm late. I got held up in customs.

But at least I had time to ship

everything over except my carry on.

Oh, right, how, how was Switzerland?

It was Switzerland.

And um, and how long is it until you get your masters?

One more semester till my MBA.

And then maybe my daughter will finally

join us at the family business.

[Waiter] Something to drink?

Vodka tonic, please.

[Dane] You look so beautiful tonight.

What's that?

That is the news I needed to tell you.

Brooke and I eloped last week in Vegas.

You did what?

Brooke made me the happiest man in the world

and became my wife.

Well, she sure didn't waste any time, did she?

Dad, Mom has only been dead for six months.

Honey, your mom and I were divorced for five years.

You went off and married a flight attendant

who's young enough to be your daughter!

Eliza!

[brooding music]

-[Dane] Be right back. -Okay.

[Dane] Eliza!

Eliza, hold on!

Dad, save it.

Eliza, hold, we need to talk about--

[Eliza] There's nothing to talk about, okay?

Eliza, let, let me explain.

You haven't known this girl eight, nine months?

Eliza, slow down. You're not even giving her a chance.

Watch out!

[Eliza yells] [brakes squeal and car impacts]

Eliza!

[sirens wailing]

[doctors chattering]

[Dane] Here you go.

[Brooke] Thanks.

Doctor said she's fine.

[Brooke sighs]

She's just a bit banged up.

This is all my fault.

It was just an accident, Dane.

If I would've picked a better time

and place to tell her--

I called Carly and told her what happened.

I'm afraid my sister-in-law wasn't exactly thrilled

at our big announcement either.

We should check on her.

You know, why don't you go in by yourself?

I, I, I think you guys should talk.

-Yeah? -[Brooke] Yeah.

Okay. Be out in a bit.

Okay.

[Brooke sighs]

[machine beeping]

[door knocking]

I really don't wanna talk to you right now.

[Dane] What were you thinking,

running out of the restaurant like that?

So this is all my fault?

You could have been killed!

Probably would've made your new wife happy.

That's not fair, Eliza.

Brooke has done nothing to earn this hostility from you.

If you just get to know her--

I don't--

I don't wanna get to know her, Dad.

Do you know how much that hurt me?

That you ran off and got married

and didn't say a word to me about it?

I'm sorry, I should have spoken to you first.

You know, Mom didn't approve of her either.

[Dane] I know.

Eliza!

Aunt Carly!

[Carly] You okay?

[Eliza] Yeah.

How did this happen?

It was just a freak accident. She's lucky it wasn't worse.

I'll give you two a few minutes.

Eliza, sweetie, talk to me!

I mean, what do you think of this instant marriage?

Your parents haven't been together for a really long time.

My sister had moved on.

[Eliza] Okay, but they were still best friends.

Mom did not trust Brooke.

Maybe we should give Brooke the benefit of the doubt,

though, for your dad's sake.

Why don't you get some rest? We can talk about it later.

Okay.

[brooding music]

[Carly] Love you.

[door closes]

[brooding music continues]

[dog barking]

[Brooke] Thanks.

I am going to head upstairs; I'm beat.

Okay, I'm gonna make some tea first. Do you want any?

No, I'm good, thanks.

-Okay. -See you upstairs.

All right, I'll see you in bed.

[mysterious music]

[mysterious music continues]

[birds chirping]

[Dane] Well, look who's up early!

Good morning, beautiful.

Good morning.

I am gonna stop by the hospital,

thank you, on the way to the office

and see if they're ready to discharge Eliza.

If so, I'll bring her back myself.

[Brooke] Oh, good. I hope she's doing okay.

Um, you're not gonna like this.

Uh-oh.

Scheduling just switched me to a four-day trip.

They're just really short on flight attendants this month.

Sweetie, there's no reason why you need to keep flying.

[Brooke] I know. That's not the point though.

You know I love my job and I love traveling.

Well, now you can travel as a passenger.

[Brooke chuckles]

Plus, if we're gonna start our own family one day--

We are going to start our own family,

but we've only been married a week.

I want at least a year to enjoy each other as a couple!

I also need a little bit more time to win over Eliza.

I love that about you.

And I know my daughter can be a tough nut to crack.

But with what happened to her mother,

she's gonna need all the love

and support we can give her right now.

Love you.

-Talk to you later. -See ya.

[mysterious music]

Oh, Eliza, you're, you're, you're here!

It is my home, remember?

Oh, of course!

Your father just went to the hospital

to see if he could bring you back.

[Eliza] I texted him. Took a ride share.

[Brooke] Well, I'm, I'm glad you're feeling better.

I mean, you gave us quite a scare!

Oh, I was just about to head out on a trip.

Um, I'll be gone a few days.

Okay. Don't let me keep you then.

But maybe when I get back,

we could go to lunch or go shopping or something?

Sounds like fun.

You know, I'd appreciate it

if you didn't use that tone with me, Eliza.

I'm just trying to get to know you better,

you know, become friends.

"Friends", huh?

All right, well, um, I'm gonna head out,

but I hope eventually you'll realize that I'm not a threat.

I'm just trying to love your father

for the amazing man that he is.

Whatever, Brooke.

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[tools whirring]

[Cherry] Hey.

[Stefan] Hey.

I just checked with the electrician.

He's gonna take a look at the wiring in the women's room

again to see why the power keeps going out.

At least the security cameras are finally up and working.

Think we're still on track to open in three weeks?

We don't have a choice.

I need this place to start making cash.

So, I have a question for you.

Yeah?

I'd love to pick up a serving shift here or there

if there's an opening in the future?

I could really use the tips.

Yeah, sure. We can do that soon, I promise.

Thanks, Stefan.

So, when's the wife get back to town?

Soon.

You must get lonely being by yourself at home so much.

[phone ringing]

I'll get it.

[curious music]

Freed Nightclub.

[Caller] Stefan, please.

Sure. It's for you.

[curious music continues]

This is Stefan.

[Caller] Where's the money? You're past due.

I told you I would have the money by the end of the week.

I'm good for it. I just--

[Caller] No more excuses, Stefan.

Get me the money or I shut you down.

-I hear you. -[Caller] Pay in full

pronto, you get it?

-I got it. -[Caller] Good.

[crickets chirping]

-[keyboard clacking] -[curious music]

[Dane] There you are!

Dad. Gosh, you scared me.

I brought your favorite Thai for dinner.

Oh, that's okay. I'm meeting up with Aunt Carly soon.

What are you working on?

Um, I'm just researching some companies

that I'm interested in working for after grad school.

Yeah, I don't understand why you don't just

come work for me at the family business!

Dad, we have been over this.

I wanna spread my wings. Do some things on my own.

Mom wanted that for me too.

Look, I- I know how tough

these last few months have been on you,

but I think you're being a little unfair to Brooke,

and frankly, to me, too.

What are you trying to say?

Can't you just extend Brooke an olive branch for me?

Dad, you met this woman in a hotel bar,

and then the next thing I know,

you're seriously dating her, and then--

Oh my gosh, she's not pregnant, is she?

No, she's not pregnant.

But we have talked about,

perhaps,

expanding our family one day.

[gloomy music]

It's your life.

Eliza!

[sullen music]

[Carly] Eliza, what is it?

Have you, um, have you heard anything

from the police lately?

Any new leads?

No.

They seem pretty certain it was just a mugging gone bad.

It just makes zero sense, Aunt Carly,

why my mother would've been out there to begin with.

Why don't the two of us go down to the station

and talk to the detective in person, okay?

[tense music]

Sure.

[Brooke on com] As we get close to landing in Charlotte,

I want to remind you to stay seated

until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.

If you have a connecting flight,

be sure to check the displays inside the terminal

for the most up-to-date departure times.

[tools whirring]

[gentle music]

Um, hey, Cherry. Is Stefan here?

He's upstairs.

Okay. I'm gonna leave this here, okay?

[tools whirring]

[Stefan] Yeah, I think these two are the most important.

We need to take care of those pretty quickly.

-[Foreman] Okay. -Thank you.

[sighs] That layover hotel was awful last night.

Did you get it?

Of course.

The ex-wife sure had expensive taste.

[Stefan] Wow, very nice.

You always come through for me, baby.

Well, of course. You're my favorite husband.

Mm.

[tense music]

[Brooke chuckles]

This place is definitely sketchy.

[Star] Ah, I've hung out at worse.

[chuckles] You and your penchant for bad boys!

What?

I can't help it if I like 'em

a little rough around the edges.

[Eliza chuckles]

[Eliza] Down the street, there's a parking lot.

That's where my mom was murdered.

Oh my gosh.

Babe, is it really a good idea for us to be here right now?

I have to find out what happened to my mom.

What if someone in that bar knows something

that the police haven't even discovered yet?

Wouldn't they have uncovered that by now?

You really think the people coming here

are super eager to talk to cops?

Point taken.

But with two young women looking to have a good time,

people's lips might loosen.

Okay then. So let's do this.

Come on.

[upbeat music]

[upbeat music continues]

[Star] Lotta old people here.

[brooding music]

[Star] Hmm.

Hi, how are you?

[Gus] Hey. Can I help you two beautiful ladies?

Why, yes, you can !

What can I get for you?

[Star] I'll have a--

[dog barking]

[sighs] I really missed you, babe.

I missed you too.

[curious music]

What's wrong?

I just--

Are you developing feelings for him?

No, no, of course not.

You know it's me and you, baby.

You've got to keep your eye on the big prize

because without that money--

I know, I know.

And between converting that old church into a nightclub--

Which was a great idea, by the way.

And with all the renovations

and hiccups along the way,

even I didn't see it costing this much.

Just have to hang in.

[Brooke] It's just harder than I thought it was gonna be.

I mean, I feel like I'm cheating on you when I'm with him.

Don't you worry about that.

I know you're doing this all for me.

Yeah, well, Eliza,

she's not going to make it easy or pleasant for us.

She looks like a little spoiled brat.

People like her have been given every advantage

and they don't appreciate any of it.

Just stick to the plan.

Be sweet as pie to the old man

and this next year will zoom by.

Okay.

[Stefan] Good night.

[Gus] Haven't seen you ladies here before.

Well, let's just say we like to mix things up.

Sometimes our side of town can get a little mundane.

[upbeat music]

[Eliza] Um, isn't this the place near that parking lot

where that rich lady died a few months back?

I-I saw it in the news. It's awful.

[Patron] Can I get another beer?

Give me a sec.

Eliza, you have to play it cool.

You're about as subtle as a 1970s

neon green polyester pantsuit.

Don't scare him off!

Fine. But I'm telling you, he knows something.

I can feel it, Star,

and I am not gonna stop until I find out what it is.

[tense music]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone beeps]

[Dane] Look, Carly, even though

Maureen and I had been divorced for years, I still--

[Carly] Cared about her a lot. I know.

Frankly, I was always impressed

how your relationship progressed into

such good friends after the divorce.

We did it for Eliza.

I wanted to let you know

that I'm gonna set up another meeting

with the detective on Maureen's case for Eliza and me.

Why?

[Carly] I think Eliza needs to hear one more time,

we may never know exactly what Maureen

was doing at that location when she died.

Maybe. I hope it helps.

I certainly didn't help things

the way I handled the Brooke situation.

[gentle music]

We haven't talked about it since Maureen's passing,

but we were planning--

[Dane] To tell Eliza the truth about her birth.

And then Maureen died, yeah, I know.

We should have told her earlier,

but we kept putting it off again and again.

Maureen was always convinced that Eliza

would have a meltdown if she knew the truth,

but I think she was just afraid

that their relationship might suffer as a result.

And now with everything going on,

I'm not sure this is the right time either.

Have you told Brooke?

Well, we can't put off telling Eliza much longer.

I know.

[gentle music continues]

Well, that led to nowhere.

I'm sorry, hon, but I don't think

anyone knows anything in there.

It was almost six months ago.

[Flo] Hey!

Uh, can we help you?

I might have some information for you,

for the right price.

[Flo] I heard you asking questions about that woman

that got murdered in the parking lot.

Why are you interested?

If you know anything about what happened

that night, please tell me.

[Flo] Maybe I might've seen something.

[Star] Come on, Eliza, she's just trying to scam you.

[Eliza] Wait a minute, I wanna hear what she has to say.

[Flo] Not now.

Put your number in it and I'll call later.

How do I know you're not just working me?

That woman who died, I saw

someone I know following her that night.

[Eliza] Who?

Did you tell the police?

No, I can't afford to be on their radar!

I'll text you a meeting place and a price. Bring cash.

Great, okay.

[phone keys clacking]

I'll be in touch.

Let's get outta here. Come on.

[tense music]

[Flo] What the--?

You need to be careful who you're talking to, Flo,

or something bad might happen to you

like this!

[knife stabbing] [Flo yells]

[Flo gasping]

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

-[phone rings] -[gentle music]

Hey, what's up?

[Gus] I found a place that'll work.

Should be completely abandoned.

I'm gonna have her meet me there tonight.

Do you know what needs to be done?

Yes, I know what needs to be done.

I always do. [sighs]

[Carly] Wait up!

[Eliza] It's ridiculous that we have to

badger these people to do their jobs.

[Carly] Hey, slow down!

I truly believe the police are doing the best they can.

They just don't have a lot to go on.

Why aren't you angrier about this?

Are you suggesting I don't wanna find out

why my own sister died?

Okay, well, it seems like I'm the only one

who's trying to get real answers here.

[phone dings]

[tense music]

Is something wrong?

No, it's just Star.

[Stefan] I told you not to worry about the money.

I have this taken care of.

I'll bring it over now.

Thanks, baby.

This money from the necklace is really going to help.

What would I do without you?

[chuckles]

I just wish--

[curious music]

What?

I don't know, Stefan, it's getting really hard

to maintain this relationship with Dane.

I mean, no matter what we agreed on,

I still feel like I'm betraying our marriage.

I don't know, maybe we should--

You're doing all of this for us, sweetie.

It's because of your sacrifices

that we'll finally have everything we've dreamed of

and never thought we'd have.

But how do you handle knowing I'm in another man's bed?

Because

I know it means nothing to you.

I'm the one who has your heart.

Mr. Corporate Raider has no claim on that.

Let me know when you land.

[Brooke sighs]

[phone beeps]

-[phone beeps] -[tense music]

The detective assured me they would

let us know if they got a new lead,

which you would know if you hadn't run out.

Okay, I am sorry I ran out of the meeting.

I just couldn't sit there and listen to that detective

say the same thing over and over again.

I am frustrated. They are not being proactive enough.

I know. I understand.

They're still investigating.

Come here.

Let's go.

Okay.

[Eliza sighs]

[phone ringing]

Come on, Star. Pick up, pick up.

[Star Voicemail] You've reached Star. Leave me a message.

[phone beeps]

Star, that woman from the bar contacted me.

She wants to meet at a park tonight outside the city at 11.

I think I'm gonna go.

Call me, please?

[phone clicks]

-[door creaks] -[suspenseful music]

[Eliza sighs]

[suspenseful music continues]

[lock beeps]

[suspenseful music continues]

What are you doing, Eliza?

Dad!

Sorry, I-I thought you'd gone up for the night.

Oh, I came down for a snack

and I thought I heard somebody in here.

Well, I was just gonna use your laptop.

Mine ran outta battery, so it's charging.

Well, you wanna join me in the kitchen?

I have an amazing cheesecake in the fridge.

I'd love to, but I am meeting Star for a drink.

Rain check?

Sure. But you're gonna go out this late?

Dad, it's 10. It's hardly late.

[Eliza] Don't wait up, okay?

Just be safe, okay?

Of course. I love you.

I love you too.

[Star on phone] Eliza, please don't go.

It'll be okay. I know what I'm doing.

[Star] You've got to be careful with this woman.

Who knows what her real agenda is?

I have to find out what she knows, Star.

[Star] And if it's a scam?

Well, I gotta give it a shot.

Okay, you know what? Text me the address.

I'm gonna meet you there. No arguments.

Fine.

[gentle music]

[groans] Hey, you're here.

The overnight I was supposed to work got canceled,

so I decided to come home early.

Oh, you are a sight for sore eyes. Come here.

Let me take a shower first. It's been a really long day.

Hurry up. Can't wait to have you next to me.

I know, me too. One sec.

[Dane sighs]

-[Brooke whimpers] -[tense music]

[Brooke sighs]

[tense music continues]

[phone clicks]

[phone keys clacking]

[tense music continues]

-[door knocks] -[Brooke gasps]

[Brooke] One second!

Hey.

I can't sleep, so I'm going downstairs to watch TV.

Wanna come?

Uh. Yeah, I'll be right down.

Okay.

[tense music]

[Brooke sighs]

[phone rings]

Yeah?

Are you sure about this? You've covered all your bases?

Have I ever let you down?

I just want to make sure we stay on the same page.

[Gus] She's here. Gotta go.

Don't screw this up.

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

Hey! What's going on?

Got here as fast as I could.

Hey.

You two were at the--

[Star] Green Lizard bar last night.

What a coincidence, running into you tonight here.

I live near the park.

Usually go for a run at night when I can.

What are you two doing in these parts?

-Um-- -Um,

We are meeting with a friend.

We're supposed to go on this night hike.

Apparently there's, like, really good trails around here.

You don't really look dressed for a hike.

Uh...

I told you that we were not

wearing the right clothes for this.

Right, she, she did.

We're really new to the whole hiking thing.

Okay.

Well, you two ladies enjoy your hike.

Hope to see you around again though. You know where I work.

See ya!

Okay, that was super weird.

Yeah, more than just a little.

[grim music]

[phone beeps]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone dings]

-Oh, hey, it's her. -Oh?

"Had to leave. Saw you had someone with you.

You weren't supposed to do that.

Will text later. Do not contact me."

Gosh, Star!

Okay, so what are you gonna do now?

I have no idea.

[birds chirping]

-[Brooke groans] -[tense music]

Mrs. Thomas, are you okay?

Oh, Mildred, you scared me. I didn't hear you come in.

I'm sorry. You don't look like you feel well.

Can I get you anything?

Oh, no, I-I'm fine.

I think I just picked up a bug while flying.

[Mildred] Well, let me know if I can fix you any breakfast.

Hey, what about some ginger tea?

Yeah, sure, thank you.

You're up early. Thought you were off today.

[Brooke] Yeah, I am.

She isn't feeling well.

Really? Are you okay?

Oh, no, I'm, I'm fine.

It's probably just a virus I picked up traveling. [chuckles]

Do you want me to call the doctor?

No, no, I'm, I'm fine.

Okay. Love you.

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[Brooke] Oh, Carly!

Morning.

This is a surprise.

Sorry, I know it's early, I just came by to see Eliza.

Oh, um, I don't think she's come down yet.

Do you mind if I just head upstairs?

She's expecting me, actually.

Oh, sure, of course, come on in.

Um, I actually was just about to, um--

Head out?

Right. See you later.

Mm-hm.

[curious music]

[door knocks]

Come in.

I'm shocked you're up and about this early.

Did you sleep at all last night?

Insomnia.

Sweetie, what's going on?

Okay, don't get mad, but--

Oh, I hate to ask. Where's this going?

[curious music]

I kind of did something a little crazy last night.

[Phone voice] Family Tree DNA Labs. How may I help you?

Hi, I called about paternity testing.

I was wondering if you could do a rush job?

[Lab Worker] Yes, we can. Do you have a sample?

Um, uh, yes, I have some hair from my hairbrush.

Will that work?

[Lab Employee] Yes, that'll be fine.

Okay, great. Thanks.

I can't believe you tried to meet up with shady people.

What were you thinking?

Look, I know, but--

[Carly] No, you don't know.

Do you realize how devastating

this would be for your father,

for me, if something happened to you?

I know, Aunt Carly, I'm sorry.

But I had to do it.

Even if there was the slightest chance

something could come of it.

You have to start thinking before you act, Eliza.

[Stefan] If you don't mind breaking down those boxes

before you go?

Thanks.

[tools whirring]

[Cherry] Hey.

Hey.

Anything I can help you with right now?

[sighs] Maybe, if you can confirm those

DJ interviews tomorrow for me.

You got it.

Hey, I was wondering if

you might have some time later this afternoon

for that private training session?

[chuckles] Uh, yeah.

I'll have to double check my schedule,

but I think I have an open slot in about an hour, actually.

-[phone ringing] -Great. [chuckles]

I need to get this.

Okay. See you later. [chuckles]

[tense music]

And just when were you planning to update me?

[Gus] I had to abort the plan.

Look, I'm skipping town before things spiral out of control.

I'm out.

[phone clicks]

[phone clicks]

[Stefan sighs]

[Mildred] Dammit!

Mildred? You okay?

I lost my contact. I think it fell in the trash can.

Oh, let's go and help her. [both chuckle]

[trash rustling]

What's that in your hand?

[Mildred] I'm sorry, I-I was just looking.

[ominous music]

He said they weren't planning on

having any kids right now.

Eliza.

I didn't mean to pry, I--

It's okay, Mildred.

Brooke-really didn't waste any time, did she?

I have another contact in my purse anyway.

Why don't I just go ahead and go get that?

Dad lied to me!

Eliza!

Eliza, just take some breaths before you--

Aunt Carly, not now!

[Brooke] What? What's going on?

Guess this is one way to

cement yourself into my father's life.

When were you and my dad planning on telling me

about the newest addition to the family?

No, no, he doesn't know yet! I-I-I haven't told him!

What? Why not?

I just took that test last night.

I-I-I haven't found the right time yet.

This is none of our business, Eliza.

I disagree.

Please, can you just keep this to yourself

before I find the right time to talk to Dane?

Please.

Why should I?

Because it's not your story to tell.

Why don't we give Brooke some space?

Okay.

Mom.

[tense music]

[Brooke sighs]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone beeps]

Hey, you.

Why don't you have that cup of coffee

and then go take a bath?

I want my dad to be happy.

I know.

I just don't trust her, Aunt Carly.

This happened too fast!

It's your dad's life to live, Eliza.

That's what matters most.

Back to last night,

did that mystery woman you were supposed to meet

tell you anything beforehand?

No, other than someone was

following Mom that night at the bar.

And we still don't know why she went to that part of town.

Huh.

And I swear, something was off with that Brooke woman.

She knows I'm onto her.

I have even thought about hiring

a PI to look into her. [chuckles]

Hmm.

What?

Your mom, she--

She what? Tell me.

Before she died, she said she might hire

a private investigator to look into Brooke.

I wonder if she ever did.

Oh my gosh.

[Carly] What is it?

I went through some of Mom's paperwork

in her office after she died,

and I found a business card for a PI.

I didn't think much of it at the time

because she always ran background checks

on new investors for her real estate holding company.

But maybe there was more to it.

Do you remember the name of the investigator?

No. No, I don't.

I still have some of her paperwork in boxes in my attic.

[brooding music]

[Eliza] This is the place.

That's him.

Well, since he didn't answer the phone,

maybe this will work.

[door knocking]

[Jane] Can I help you?

[Carly] We were hoping to speak to a

Mr. Rusty Snyder, please.

[Eliza] I think my mom may have been a client of his,

but we wanted to--

I am, was, Rusty's assistant. I'm Jane.

I hate to tell you this, but Rusty died just a few days ago.

I need to finish up a call.

If you'd like to come in and wait, you're welcome to do so.

[tense music]

Well, I'm glad you're feeling better.

I was worried about you all morning.

[Brooke sighs]

What's on your mind?

Well, I need to tell you something.

I really wanted to wait until tonight, but Eliza found out,

and I know that there's only a matter of time

before she tells you first.

What's wrong?

Well, nothing per se, it's just, um,

I'm pregnant.

You, you're pregnant? Really?

Yeah, I took a home test, and a doctor confirmed it.

[laughs] That's amazing!

You're happy?

Happy? I'm over the moon! [laughs]

I missed so much of Eliza's growing up,

building up my company.

This is my chance to do it right!

And I promise you, I won't let you down.

[Brooke chuckles]

[phone beeps]

Oh, sorry, it's scheduling.

I think they probably want me to take another shift.

What?

No, no, I thought I had you for at least another night?

Um, yeah, but remember I told you

they're really short staffed?

Yeah.

I-I need you to promise me something, Brooke.

Yes?

Now that we have a baby on the way,

I need you to think about cutting back your work hours.

I don't want you under any additional stress.

Let me pamper you during this pregnancy.

[chuckles] Okay, I'll think about it.

Why are you so good to me?

I don't know.

Maybe because I love you and you deserve it.

[both chuckling]

[Jane] I tried to get Rusty to cut back on fried

and processed foods, but that man couldn't turn down

a chili dog if his life depended on it!

Turns out it did.

He had a heart attack on the first day

of his vacation in The Bahamas with his wife.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[Jane] Now I'm just breaking down the office.

Packing boxes.

Is there any way you could tell us

if he was working for my mom?

No, I'm sorry, that would be confidential.

But if your mom were to come in--

[Eliza] She can't. She passed away six months ago.

[Jane] Oh, I'm so sorry.

[phone rings]

[Carly] Excuse me.

It's the office. Let me take this.

-[Eliza] Okay. -Excuse me.

[Carly] Hi, what's up?

I realize that you're not supposed to tell us anything,

but my mom, Maureen Thomas, was murdered.

Oh dear.

[Eliza] We're trying to put the pieces together

about what was going on before she died.

And I believe she may have hired Rusty

to investigate my dad's girlfriend.

[pen scribbling]

Please, if you find out anything,

will you let me know?

[Dane] Drive you home?

[Brooke] Uh, no, it's okay. You need to get back to the office.

You sure?

Yeah, it's fine, I'll take a car.

You've got precious cargo in there!

[chuckles] I'll be fine.

You really are excited, aren't you?

Of course I'm excited.

You made me the happiest man in the world.

You treat me so well. Better than anybody ever has.

I love you, and I'll see you tonight.

[Brooke chuckles]

[Brooke sighs]

[phone beeps]

[papers rustling]

[Jane] Hmm.

[intriguing music]

[intriguing music continues]

[Eliza] Star, I feel like I'm just hitting

one dead end after another.

And now Brooke is pregnant! God.

Babe, I'm worried about you.

What are you talking about?

Being obsessed with your new stepmommy?

It's not good. Your mom was a great woman.

She wanted you to move on with your life and be happy.

And I know that,

but I cannot just forget what happened to her.

Of course not, but you have to live your life also.

[Eliza sighs]

[Brooke sighs]

-[phone rings] -[ominous music]

[Brooke clears throat]

Hey.

[Stefan] Haven't heard from you in a while.

Um, yeah, I'm, I'm just about to leave.

I-I picked up a trip to Austin tonight.

Something's up. I can hear it in your voice.

[Brooke] No, no, it's just...

There's just a lot going on right now.

Are you feeling guilty about our plan again?

No, no, it's just, um,

it's just a little harder than I thought it was gonna be.

Well, you need to pull yourself together.

Now's not the time to be slacking off. We're so close.

And I need you to find a way to get another

10 grand within a couple of days.

Wait, what? How?

I don't know. Just do it, okay?

If you don't, I'm going to be behind on a loan payment.

I gotta go. I got another delivery.

Wait, I... [sighs]

-[phone clicks] -[tense music]

[crickets chirping]

Thanks for coming over.

I've been doing a lot of thinking,

and I think it's past time we do the right thing.

Are you saying what I think you're saying?

I have a new child coming into this world,

and Eliza is bound to feel thrown off by that.

If we're not upfront with her now

and she finds out that--

I'm her birth mother.

[Dane] She's probably gonna be real hurt.

We need to take control of the situation.

[Carly] I agree.

Birth mother?

Eliza!

We didn't hear you come in.

This is a joke, right?

You're not really my birth mother, are you?

[Dane] Eliza, please, just take a seat

and give us some time to explain things.

"Explain"?

How could you two lie to me about something like this?

Eliza!

Please! Eliza!

Wait! Eliza, please.

Just, please.

Eliza, let me in so I can explain myself.

I don't wanna hear anything you have to say right now.

I want you to understand what happened.

I was only 16 years old.

My first boyfriend had just broken things off with me,

and I found out I was pregnant with you.

The ex-boyfriend, he was older and

he didn't want anything to do with me when he found out.

Your mother, she came to me with an idea.

Your father and her had been married

for a few years at that point,

and the doctors said Maureen

would never be able to conceive.

It seemed like the answer for all of us.

You've got two parents who absolutely adored you,

and I still got to watch you grow up

and be part of your life.

And neither of you thought to tell me this much sooner?

I am 26 years old!

How could you keep this a secret so long?

Your mom was always concerned

that that would change our family dynamic.

And I agreed.

And so we just kept putting it off for way too long.

I-I know that now.

[Carly] And we all agreed to tell you earlier this year,

but then Maureen died,

and of course, that was so hard on us all

that we didn't wanna burden you

with this too at the same time.

[Dane] I'm sorry, honey.

We were just doing what we thought was best for you.

By lying to me all these years?

You know, you must be thrilled to have a child on the way

that's biologically yours.

[Carly] Eliza, that is not fair!

[Eliza] I gotta get outta here.

[brooding music]

[brooding music continues]

You've grown up so fast.

I swear it was just yesterday we brought you home.

You know how much I love you, Eliza.

I'd never want that to change.

-[Eliza sobbing] -[phone rings]

I don't wanna talk to you right now.

[Jane] Is this Eliza?

Yes. Who's this?

This is Jane in Rusty Schneider's office.

Um, hi.

I'm about to leave Rusty's office for the last time,

and I may have forgotten a file

that you'd find helpful on my old desk,

and I might forget to lock the door behind me when I leave.

Understand?

Yes. Yes, I do.

I hope whatever's in this file

will lead you to some peace.

You take care, Eliza.

Thank you.

[tense music]

[gentle music]

[gentle music continues]

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[Eliza sighs]

[tense music]

"Brooke Summers wed Stefan Griffin

in Charlotte three years ago.

Mr. Griffin is currently in the process

of opening a nightclub named Freed .

Searching for evidence of divorce,

no findings in the state of North Carolina.

Checking nearby states.

Will speak to client about expenses to be incurred

by going to Charlotte for more research."

[phone clicks]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone beeps]

[tense music continues]

[airplane engine roars]

[crickets chirping]

[Brooke sighs]

Stefan?

Hey, Stefan, are you up?

[Stefan] Brooke? I thought you were flying to Austin tonight.

Yeah, I-I was, but the connecting flight

got canceled, so I came home.

Can you please come down here?

We need to talk, it's serious.

[Cherry] Stefan, where are you? Come back to bed.

Is someone here?

Look, it's just that I, uh...

[gasps] Brooke!

Oh my God. You didn't!

Cherry, you should go. I'll call you later.

Is this some kind of joke?

Honey, I'm no joke.

Can you please leave?

What?

Look, baby, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean for this to happen, okay?

You were gone and I was lonely,

and we were doing lunch together,

and then one thing led to another.

How could you do this to me? What?

Just let me explain, okay?

I quit.

[Brooke groans]

Are you okay?

I'm pregnant with Dane's child,

and this changes everything!

[tense music]

[dramatic music]

Are you sure? Did you see a doctor?

I-I have to get away from here.

I have to get away from you!

Meaning?

I'm gonna tell Dane the truth and just

let the chips fall where they may.

I'm leaving you, Stefan.

Do you think I'll allow that

after all this riding on this prenup settlement?

Maybe this baby is actually for the best?

What?

[Stefan] I mean, a divorce settlement is one thing,

but this kid will tie you to that man

for the rest of his life.

That could be worth millions.

What is wrong with you? Are you insane?

How did I get myself in this mess in the first place?

[Brooke sighs]

Oh, it's too late, Brooke.

We're in too deep with our plan. This is happening.

What are you gonna do to stop me?

Do you really think Dane's ex-wife

died by some "mugging-gone- bad" outside a random bar?

What are you saying?

Gus works part-time at the bar

near where she was killed.

I had him follow her when you told me

she might cause trouble.

Hey.

[gun fires]

[Stefan] Gus knew that she had met with a PI,

so he bought a burner phone

and sent her a text message posing as the PI.

He said he had shocking information about you

and that she should meet him at the parking lot

down the street from the Green Lizard bar.

No.

Yeah, Gus took a little break from work

when he knew she was supposed to arrive.

He followed her and he killed her,

took her purse and made it look like a robbery,

all so that we could eventually

have everything we ever wanted.

You had Gus murder her?

I-- [gasping]

I couldn't let her destroy everything we'd set in motion.

It was the only option.

[Brooke whimpers]

You're not going anywhere

until I get the money I worked for.

We're still in this together.

If I go down, you go down.

The police will never believe

you weren't part of this whole plan.

You'll have that baby behind bars.

[tense music]

She's still not back yet. Should I go looking for her?

I have been calling her nonstop.

Star doesn't know what's going on either,

but Eliza texted her and told her

she's going out of town for a bit.

I hope she's all right.

And I hope we haven't lost her.

[Carly] I'll find her. I'll call you later.

Thanks.

-[sirens wailing] -[brooding music]

[brooding music continues]

[Eliza] Freed Nightclub.

[brooding music continues]

[phone beeps]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone beeps]

[birds chirping]

[ominous music]

Cheer up, honey. You're carrying our golden ticket now.

We're going to be set for life.

Please don't make me do this, Stefan.

I-I-It's not too late!

You should call the old man this morning.

Tell him how much you love him

and how excited you are about the new bundle of joy.

Maybe ask for some more money

so you can buy some things for the baby.

Yeah, yeah, I need more cash, ASAP.

And don't even think about double-crossing me.

You know what? Call him now.

I want to listen on speaker phone.

[tense music]

[Brooke sighs]

[phone clicks]

[phone keys clacking]

[phone rings]

Hey, sweetheart. You in Austin?

Hi. Yeah, Austin, yeah.

You okay? You sound strange.

No, I-I'm fine.

It was just a long, busy flight.

Well, I hope you're taking care of yourself.

I am. Um, I love you.

I love you too. I can't wait for you to come home.

Hey, um, I was wondering, is there any way that you could

transfer some money into our shared account?

Um, I know it's early in the pregnancy,

I just, I just saw some furniture

that I might wanna get for the nursery.

Honey, of course.

Just call Dan in accounting and tell him what you need.

Actually, ask for a little extra so you have access

to whatever you need for you and the baby.

And I have some news about Eliza.

Oh? What, what is it?

She knows Carly is her birth mother.

Oh. How did she take it?

I thought, I thought you guys decided

to wait a little bit longer to tell her.

Yeah, we didn't tell her. She just overheard.

She stormed out of the house,

and then we found out she left town.

Listen, honey, I'm about to head into a meeting.

Can I call you later?

Um, yeah, yeah, I-I'll talk to you later.

[Dane] Okay, that sounds great. I love you, sweetheart.

I love you too.

[phone disconnects]

See? That wasn't so hard, was it?

I have to go check and see what the contractor

finished yesterday at the club.

Don't let me down, Brooke.

You know what's at stake.

[Brooke whimpers]

[brooding music]

[brooding music continues]

Star, hon, thank you so much for meeting with me.

Of course. I'm just as worried about Eliza as you are.

I just wish I knew where she was.

Well, when she texted me last night,

the only thing she said was that she was going out of town.

Star, do you know something?

[sighs] I know where she is, yeah.

What? How?

I thought you said she didn't tell you!

Well, she didn't, but about a year ago,

we set up trackers in each other's phones.

The idea is when we go out to party,

one is always able to find the other, for safety reasons.

Well, where is she?

Well, I've been tracking her location since last night,

and she went to Charlotte.

Charlotte? What's there?

I don't know, but she was at a hotel there.

And now it looks like she's at a nightclub there?

I need you to send me that address.

I need to fly to Charlotte as soon as I can,

and I need you to continue to track Eliza for me.

[engine rumbling]

[brooding music]

[phone clicks]

[brooding music continues]

[brooding music continues]

Here we go.

[tense music]

[brooding music]

[Eliza sighs]

[brooding music continues]

[door closes]

Hello? Is anybody here?

[ominous music]

[Brooke sighs]

Dane, I-I have some things to tell you

which are gonna be really hard to hear,

but you deserve to know the truth.

And once you hear them,

you might never wanna see me again. [sniffs]

[Stefan] Hi. Can I help you?

Um, hi. Are you Stefan?

The one and only.

Awesome.

I recently read an interview

on social media about the new place.

I was wondering if I could get some information

on renting it out for a private event.

It's for my friend's 25th birthday

and it would just be the perfect venue.

I'd be happy to talk to you about it.

We don't open for a few weeks though.

Oh, that's okay.

It's, um, it's not for a few more months anyway.

Let me show you the rates.

I just hope one day you can forgive me. I'm so sorry.

[Brooke sniffs]

[Brooke sighs]

[Stefan] These are the options.

There's also a 10% discount if you

pay the whole fee up front before the event.

Uh, that's great! [chuckles]

So, are you from around here?

Few years now.

Hmm.

[suspenseful music]

If you'd like to come with me downstairs,

there's a awesome space

that would be perfect for your party.

[chuckles] Um...

[Stefan] It's very unique.

You won't find it anywhere else in the city.

Okay, lead the way then!

[suspenseful music continues]

Ladies first.

[Eliza chuckles]

[Eliza sighs]

I think you will find this place

more than suitable for you and your guests.

I like it already.

Just take a right here.

It's just right down here.

Here we go. You're going to love it.

-[shoves] -Hey!

Hey, what the hell are you doing?

I'm only going to ask this once.

Why are you here, Eliza?

So you know who I am?

You're damn right I do.

Are you married to Brooke?

How did you figure all this out?

My mom hired a PI before she died.

Whatever you and Brooke have going on,

you're not gonna get away with it!

My dad--

Played right into our hands.

But you see, Eliza, it's a shame, you know?

Because you're never going to leave here alive.

But thank you, because now

I can get more cash from your dear, old dad.

[dramatic music]

Wait, wait, let me out, let me out!

Wait! Let me out!

Help! Help!

Open the door! Please, Stefan, you can't do this!

[knocking]

Help, please! Please let me out!

[phone beeps]

Help!

[tense music]

[phone dings]

[tense music continues]

Please! Please help!

[distant sirens]

[Star] Carly? Where are you?

[Carly] Hey, Star. I'm in Charlotte.

I barely made that flight, but I did it.

Where is Eliza now?

She's still at that nightclub.

I mean, online, it says it's not even open yet,

so what is she doing there?

Very good question.

Okay, I got the address. I'm headed there now.

[Star] Okay.

[suspenseful music]

[suspenseful music continues]

Okay, okay.

[eerie music]

[phone dings]

[Brooke] Dane, I have some things to tell you that

are gonna be hard to hear,

but you deserve to know the truth.

And after you hear them, you might never wanna see me again.

[brooding music]

And that's how I let my husband, Stefan,

talk me into tricking you into marrying me,

and eventually, us divorcing

so I could get a large settlement.

I'm so sorry. I'm so ashamed.

You've been nothing but wonderful to me.

Which is why by the time you watch this,

I will have recorded Stefan's confession

into being behind the killing of Maureen.

And then after that, I'll move away

and try to find a fresh start in our child.

[whimpers] I know it's a lot to ask,

but I hope one day you can forgive me.

[phone rings]

[Brooke voicemail] Hi, it's Brooke. Just leave me a message.

-[phone beeps] -Brooke, it's me.

Call me! Please!

Stefan, are you here?

[Brooke gasps]

[Stefan] We have an issue. A big one!

Why, what's happening?

[Stefan] I've got Eliza locked up

downstairs in the storage room.

-Yeah. -What?

Yeah, unfortunately for her, she tied me to you

and showed up here unexpectedly.

Well, what are we gonna do?

[Stefan] There's no other option,

so we're going to hold her for ransom.

Then when we get the money, we're going to kill her.

[ominous music]

[Brooke gasps]

We'll take video of her for proof of life.

And you need to make sure

Daddy Dearest doesn't call the cops!

[phone dings]

Who the hell is that?

It's Carly, it's, it's Eliza's birth mom.

[Stefan] What? Get outta here!

[Brooke] All right.

[tense music]

[Stefan] It's open!

[Carly] Hello? Hi.

How can I help you?

I'm looking for a young woman.

Her name is Eliza. I think she might be here.

Help, somebody help!

Eliza, Eliza, it's Brooke.

-Brooke? -Okay, I'm gonna

get you out of there, you just need to be quiet, okay?

[Eliza] Brooke, what have you and that psycho

done to my family?

I knew there was something off with you

-the whole time! -[Brooke] Eliza, stop!

Carly is upstairs.

-What? -Okay?

And Stefan is gonna hurt her if we don't do something.

Okay, okay, okay.

Okay?

Do you mind if I show you a photo? Um.

Maybe she was here earlier?

Make it quick.

[phone beeps]

Nope.

[Carly] Are you positive you haven't seen her?

Maybe she left her phone by accident.

[Stefan] Sorry, I can't help you.

We're not even open for business yet.

As you can see, we're still setting things up around here.

Um, when do you plan on opening this space? It's amazing.

-[ominous music] -[Stefan] In a few weeks.

[Carly] Well, I-I can't wait to see it.

Um, we really need some new venues around here,

for the young people, I mean.

[wrench clangs]

[Carly screams]

Eliza!

Aunt Carly!

-Are you okay? -Yeah.

Oh my. I'm here, sweetheart.

[Eliza] Thank you, Brooke.

[Carly] Everything's gonna be all right.

[gentle music]

[Eliza] Rebecca's in a good mood today.

[Carly] You excited to see your mommy?

[Dane] Yes, she is.

[Carly] Hi.

[Eliza] Aw, she's the cutest.

[Dane] That's Daddy's little girl.

[gentle music continues]

[gentle music continues]

[Dane chuckles]

[Eliza] There she is.

Be nice, Eliza.

There's your mom.

Thank you so much for letting me stop by.

You should be thanking my dad

for getting you out of prison on parole in just a year.

Yes. Thank you, Dane.

I hope your family can finally find some peace

now that Stefan has been sentenced

and Gus caught and on trial for murder.

How's she doing?

Oh, Rebecca is just fine.

Eliza's turned out to be quite the doting big sister.

[Brooke] Oh, I'm so glad. Can I hold her?

Yeah. Come on, baby.

[Brooke] Come on, Rebecca.

Hi! Oh, hi!

Oh!

I know I can't make up for what happened,

but I'm determined to make a fresh start,

be the mom that she really deserves.

I hope you mean it.

I swear, I do.

Thank you for taking such good care of her.

Of course. I'm her dad.

We're all gonna look out for her as a family.

And that includes you, Brooke.

You gonna join us? Carly's put out an amazing spread.

[Brooke] Oh?

I'll make you a plate.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

I-I really, I can't tell you how much this means to me.

Hi! Hi.

[Carly] Rebecca's always hungry.

[Dane] I think so too.

[Brooke] Hmm.