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Tell me.

Hi.

So, this is Rich Haven.

Ever thought about charging admission?

To what?

Come on, Susie.

Look around.

Can you say it's a tourist attraction?

No, I wouldn't.

It's my house.

And it's true.

I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

It's true.

All of this is yours.

Mancion, company.

Works.

So much for Yale.

I don't know.

I mean...

Leave school.

No.

I...

Come on, Susie, you don't expect to run a billion dollar corporation between classes, do you?

I didn't think so.

Well, it's not like I have much choice at this point.

I think you have any choice that you want.

Question is what choice will that be?

Obviously, you're not very thrilled for me about my dad's will.

Tell me I have a reason to be.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

I forgot that it's any of your business.

Oh, I don't know about that.

After the way your company treated my client.

Oh, that's right.

That's right, Tony.

Blame me for Hector Toros.

I'll blame you.

I blame Decker.

But the way things are going, you're gonna end up just like her.

Oh, come on, Susie.

You know what they say?

Power corrupts.

And absolute power corrupts, absolutely.

How dare you come in here and talk to me like that.

Out there, right?

Why, that sounds just like Decker.

Didn't take long, did it, Susie?

Oh, I see.

I see.

So I'm being condemned without even a chance.

You want a chance to prove me wrong?

Exercise your newfound power by handing over the records of Hector Toros.

What?

I've been asking for him since the day he died.

The company claims are confidential.

Get them for me.

I would have to look into an...

I rest my case.

Sorry, I can't just ignore company policy.

All I'm saying is I have to ignore.

All you're saying is you don't want to help.

Unless I make it so you have no choice.

Is that a threat?

No, Susie.

It's a promise.

Who was that?

Would you believe my date for the evening?

Nice guy.

I wouldn't use the word nice to describe Tony Parrish.

Stu, what have I gotten myself into?

I don't know, Susie.

But...

when you get into something,

you do it in style.

Good morning, Lake Success.

Reporting live from Rich Haven,

home of the late P. Stuart Atkins,

founder and head of the Decker Atkins Corporation,

and a legend whose death last Tuesday marked the end of an era.

Now, all like success holds its breath,

awaiting news of the entire town's future.

A future held in the balance by a surprise video will,

which was screened last night for family members.

Speaking of which, there's Decker Atkins now.

Decker, I'm attacking.

One time when you're here, who let you keep going in?

Mavis Peters, Channel 3 News.

What's your reaction to your father's new will?

I'd like to tell you, but I've been forbidden by my attorney.

So if you people please get out of the way,

I really do need to go to work.

After being considered a caret,

where you stunned when your half sister Susie inherited the company?

No comment.

Well then, can you at least tell us if this transfer of power

will hinder your development of the drug, Vital A?

You're talking about a revolutionary product

that has been my chief concern for a decade.

So let me assure you here and now,

the world is waiting for Vital A,

and nothing will hinder its progress,

including any alleged new will.

Thank you.

She gets the glory when I do the work.

Rowan, what do you mean?

You'll find out soon.

So will Decker.

Come on, Judy.

Oatmeal again?

Fine.

Don't eat it.

Fine. I won't.

You're in a foul mood.

And I know why,

because that phone call from Rich Haven still hasn't come.

For your information, I've just overworked.

The Atkins affairs have been taking up all my time.

Affairs within Atkins always do.

Just get to school on time for a change.

If that counselor of yours calls again, you're grounded.

What does it matter if I ditch school?

I could cut class all month and still get straight A's.

You're someone so smart, you can sure sound stupid.

Thanks.

You know how much I'd hated if you dropped out of school?

Whatever.

By the way,

I really am sorry about you and Rowan.

Whatever.

Hey.

Don't go to school on an empty stomach.

Thanks.

Good morning, Ms. Atkins.

Would you like breakfast served in the terrace?

No, thanks, Charles. I'm not hungry.

Where is everybody?

Your brother and your sister have both gone to work.

I believe Master Stu is still sleeping upstairs.

Homey, up in time for lunch.

Now that you're ahead of the household,

I believe the cook would like to confer with you about this week's menu.

All of them?

Already?

Look at the bright side. You can pick your own poison.

Oh, don't you think Decker will do that for me?

Adam, what's going on? I thought you were leaving the clinic.

I am.

In the last time.

This time I mean it.

So why the suitcase?

Susie, I'm leaving like success.

You're what?

I mean, I thought you were getting everything together.

I thought things were...

They are.

That's why I'm leaving.

And it's entirely due to you.

You're leaving because of me?

Adam, that wasn't what I had in mind.

I know, Susie.

Please be happy for me all the same.

There's nothing here for me now. There never was.

Except for Pop.

You helped make peace between us.

Well, you did that by yourself.

Maybe.

You helped me do it before it was too late.

Now I can go and get on with my life.

But Adam, I mean...

We were just starting to get to know each other again.

We'll still do that.

I mean, this isn't forever.

Before I get to know anybody else, I gotta get to know who I am.

I can't do that here. I've tried it before.

Well, I'll miss you.

You take care of yourself, okay?

You take care of yourself.

Eh, I'll be fine.

I mean it, Susie. There are things about this family you don't know.

Things you don't want to know.

Just promise me you'll be careful.

Okay.

Promise.

Goodbye, Susie.

Well, there you are.

Good morning, Diana.

Hmm. Well, it ought to be, but...

You're right.

Before I forget, Henry Fleming called.

He wants to know if you want him here for the board meeting.

Board meeting?

I'm sorry.

Tell me now. I make you sick.

I'm sick.

Where the hell is he?

Elaine, try to own his car phone again.

I just hope he hasn't been cornered by those reporters.

God knows what he would say to get his face on TV.

As I was saying, I think we have to talk about our next move.

How to fight your father's last will.

I thought you said it wouldn't hold up in court.

Oh, it most likely will.

But there are other means of forestalling.

Filing one motionally contesting another.

Forget it, Tucker. I don't have time.

Besides, I have a game plan.

What's that?

Vital A is my baby. Everybody knows it.

The minute it hits the market, I'll be a hero.

Doesn't matter who's the CEO in name.

Decker Atkins will belong to Decker Atkins.

No matter what title Susie holds.

Rowan, where are you going?

Work.

Don't lie to me, Rowan.

I'm not your wife.

Since when would you leave me for work?

Relax, baby. It won't become a habit.

But today I scored a major coup.

I don't want to see Decker's face when she finds out.

Speaking of your sister, the whole town's talking about you two being cut out of your father's will.

I know.

You have to bring that out.

Because it's all I can think about.

I mean, we both know you're broke.

So, except for your wife's trust fund.

Forget about her trust fund.

It doesn't kick in until she's 40.

Not that Corrine even cares about money.

She's too busy dreaming about having a kid.

What? Rowan Atkins, don't you dare.

Don't worry.

Corrine can't have kids.

The doctor's all set, it's way too dangerous.

They did?

Yeah.

When?

When we first got married.

They say she's got some condition.

I don't remember the name.

All I know is getting pregnant could kill her.

Really?

Are you sure?

Me and every specialist we consulted.

Poor Corrine.

What?

As a woman, I share the pain she must feel.

Knowing she'll never be able to have your child.

If I thought you'd feel bad, I wouldn't have told you.

That's not the point.

Think how awful.

I don't see why you'd even care.

Just think, Rowan, try.

I mean, it must make Corrine feel like her life is worth nothing.

I mean, she should be allowed to fulfill her wish.

After all, it's only fair.

No matter what the consequences.

The consequences.

Can you understand what I'm saying, Rowan?

I mean, if her life is worth nothing.

After all, I've done for my father's company.

I should not do something for my own wife.

That's right, Rowan.

Give the poor thing what she wants most.

No, that won't work.

Come in.

Try and hide.

Oh, I don't plan on making a maid rehang everything.

Never mind, really.

I just want to know if you were decent, because I have someone here to see you.

Oh.

Is she decent?

Oh, she's a paragon.

No, no, no.

No, no, no.

No, no, no.

Diane, this is Melanie Jones, my best friend from school.

Well, I am very pleased to meet you.

I know you two have a lot to talk about, so if you'll excuse me.

Thanks.

Hi.

Well, not that I'm complaining, but what are you doing here?

You mean you didn't dial 911?

That outfit.

It's perfect.

Hey, thanks.

It's Donna Karen.

My mom's got a closet full.

I thought I deserved at least one.

What are you doing?

Thank you.

God, we're the same size.

Hey, wait a minute.

Mel, I'm the CEO.

I have to look right for my board meeting.

A board meeting?

Already.

And my new dark hair suit.

You're right.

I'm never going to pull this off.

Of course not.

You need the skirt to go with.

No, I'm talking about running the company.

What do you mean, Susie?

It's yours.

You can't not pull it off.

It's everything.

It's this whole place.

I mean, everyone was hostile before Dad died, but now...

Now I'm either a joke or the enemy, depending on who you talk to around here.

Susie, your father left you his most prized possession.

It's an honor, sure.

But it's also a major responsibility.

No one said that it'd be easy, but it doesn't mean it can't be done.

Hey, are we going to quit before we even try?

No, Mel.

We're not right.

Wait a second.

Did you say wait?

What?

I sure didn't fly out here to see the damn scenery.

Here.

The board meeting.

What is the press doing out there?

They just trapped me down stairs for 20 minutes.

Decker, they're saying VitalA has been approved for human testing.

What?

Who would start a rumor like that?

They claim they were tipped off by a company source.

Tipped off by whom?

You're looking at it.

You told the press VitalA has been approved.

What possessed you to do something so stupid?

It's not stupid.

It's true.

See for yourself.

Full FDA approval to test VitalA on humans.

Oh my God.

It's true.

For once in your life you really came through.

This is incredible.

A miracle is what this is.

How else could the FDA have approved this so fast?

Just because you weren't involved doesn't necessarily make it a miracle.

It worked long and hard to get VitalA approved and the least you can do is congratulate me.

Us.

You did it.

You did it.

You did it.

You did it.

You did it.

You did help out.

I think Martin's right.

This does seem quite fast.

Oh not you two, Tucker.

You and my husband just share your gloomy forecasts.

It's time for me to meet the press.

Good idea.

I'm right with you.

Just a minute, Rowan.

When did you get back to VitalA's data you said was stolen by Hector Torres?

I didn't.

You didn't.

Then how did you get into proof?

Rowan, Rowan, I am the company's legal counsel.

Now why wouldn't you consult me on something like this?

Relax, Tucker.

Hector Torres is dead.

What's the big deal?

The big deal is key documents are not in your possession and without that.

This is highly illegal.

Tell me Rowan, what are you up to?

Rowan.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Ah, Jenny Grayson.

My lucky day.

You wish I came for my paycheck.

Hand it over.

Your paycheck's no problem.

I got it in the back.

But don't go just yet, all right?

I gotta ask your face.

Uh-oh, Louie.

No way.

Wait.

Wait, come on, Jenny.

You gotta help me out.

I got no one to wait tables here.

Jenny, please.

Come on.

I'm a desperate man.

What happened to Tanya?

I thought she was starting full time today.

No, she had some loose ends she had to tie up, some stuff about her dad.

So I told her she could come in a few hours late.

And do you want me to skip school today to cover?

You're gonna skip anyway.

You may as well get paid for it.

I am again.

What does he live here?

No, he, uh, just likes my cooking.

Sure.

And if he eats much more of it, my problem's solved.

Go!

Hi, Jenny.

Take your order.

How are you doing?

Take your order?

Not if you're gonna hate me for the rest of my life, no.

Take your order?

Hey, okay.

Ordering it.

I'll have the escargot and the 86 Cabernet.

If you want Greek food, Aristotle's opens at three.

Wait a minute, Jenny, wait a minute.

Can't you take a joke?

Sure I can.

I'm waiting on one.

Wow.

Excuse me for trying to be friendly.

You're excused, but don't try it again.

Hey.

Yes?

Tony Parrish, right?

That's right.

So what, you're here to arrest my sister again?

What?

Last time you were here, you were really upsetder.

I don't like people who upset my sister.

I see, uh, you must be stewed.

So were you here to apologize?

Not exactly.

As a matter of fact, since you seem so interested, I came to Rich having to conduct some business.

If that business upset Susie, there's not much I can do about it.

Look, Susie's had a lot of happen to her.

She's doing her best to deal with it.

The last thing she needs is someone like you coming around here to give her a hard time.

Susie's lucky to have a brother like you.

I hope she appreciates it.

Look, steward is not my intention to upset your sister.

My business is business, even for Susie.

Thank you.

Good morning, Mr. Fleming.

Good morning, Susie.

Ready?

Oh, as ready as I'll ever be.

Uh, Diana says they're all in the library?

Mm-hmm.

Well, then, after you.

I don't really feel like a CEO.

You know, maybe this isn't such a good idea.

Susie, you've come this far.

You're not gonna turn back now, are you?

Uh-huh.

I'm with you.

Good evening, Mr.

Patrick worked, perhaps at Cambridge or somewhere on the continent.

My own daughter is studying French lit at the Sorbonne.

I had considered that, but I...

Coeds these days have so many options.

Remember the broad burnings at those protest rallies?

Yes.

Disgraceful.

Just disgraceful.

Well, times have changed.

And speaking of time, I don't want to take up any more of yours by talking about myself.

At all.

We're happy for the opportunity to meet you.

Absolutely.

I apologize, gentlemen, for being late.

Not at all.

We're just having a little chat with Susie.

It was so nice of you to drop by this morning.

Yes, and do feel free to stop by any time.

Anytime.

What about the meeting?

It's quite all right.

You're free to go then.

Go.

Well, aren't there things that we have to discuss?

There are always plenty of things to discuss, Susie, as usual.

And we'll take care of them as usual.

Just as we've always done.

But you rest assured that your company remains in good hands.

Well, I'm sure that's true, but I...

Our deepest sympathy about your father.

I would like to stay.

I mean, I know I have a lot to learn, but I want to help.

I want to contribute.

I think, Susie, you've contributed enough.

Unless you'd want us all named as defendants.

What do you mean?

What is this?

A little something served on us by Attorney Tony Parrish,

whom I'm told is an associate of Mr. Fleming.

Uh, I-I don't understand.

What does he want?

He's suing the company on behalf of Hector Torres.

And the party he cited by name is you.

How could you?

How could I?

I'm a lawyer.

I found that lawsuit in my client's best interest.

What best interest your client is dead?

Spoken like an athlete.

I'm not a lawyer.

I found that lawsuit in my client's best interest.

What best interest your client is dead?

Spoken like an Atkins.

That's not what I meant.

My client may be dead, but his daughter isn't.

Tonya Torres needs all the help she can get.

And just how do you suppose this lawsuit's going to help her?

I don't know.

You don't know?

No, that's why I had to sue Decker Atkins.

How else is I going to obtain information?

Now, if you'd provided the personnel records on Hector Torres

that I asked for.

Then you would have missed your chance to humiliate me in front of the board.

Sorry about that.

Oh, yeah, I can tell.

Listen up, Tony.

I refuse to let you bully me in my company.

You can refuse, Susie.

Why not? Because you say so?

No, because the law does.

See you in court.

Here we go now.

Why

What is it? What's wrong?

Martin, I need your help.

I want a baby.

I want a baby so badly.

I know, Corinne, but you know that's not possible.

It has to be. It just has to be.

But you're aware of the risk involved.

I'm sick of hearing about the risk.

I don't care.

I don't care.

I'm sick of hearing about the risk.

I don't care what all the doctors say.

Having a baby is more important than anything.

Doesn't always have to be true.

What about your charity work?

What about Rowan?

I'm losing Rowan.

He has...

We haven't made love in months.

That's why this is so important now.

Not having a baby is tearing us apart.

You understand, don't you?

Imagine if you and Decker couldn't have children.

We can't.

Decker is very involved in her career right now.

Corinne, please don't do anything dangerous.

Promise me you won't let it happen.

Promise me you won't get pregnant.

Thanks again for the ride, Mr. Parrish, and for everything else.

I hope the lawsuit against Decker Atkins helps.

So do I, Tonya.

See you later.

Oh.

Well, that's everything.

I'm packed and ready to get back to school.

Oh, I'll get that dry clean as soon as we get there.

Don't worry about it.

I wish I could say the same thing for myself.

Never mind.

Soon I will be gone and everybody can rejoice, especially Decker.

I know she can't wait.

And it may not be what my dad wanted, but at least she has some clue of how to run this company.

So you think I can wear this to the trial?

Susie?

Oh, Tonya, hi.

I'm glad you're here.

I wanted to thank you for everything.

What are you talking about?

You are staying, aren't you?

Oh, I see.

Yeah, I'm leaving.

Well, I don't quite know what to say.

I had hope that you would honor your father's last wish.

Anna, I am a college student.

Why pretend like I'm anything else?

And don't tell me this company's going to suffer without me because Decker can run this whole place in her sleep.

But she can.

Not like you.

I'm afraid Decker lacks the human touch.

Well, I'm not sure.

Well, maybe she does, but...

Susie, I'm not just referring to the company.

I truly believe that this town needs you.

You're the future of Lake Success.

No, that's why your father left you, Decker Atkins.

He knew that you would make a difference, beginning with a company.

Diana, I did make a difference. I made things worse.

No, you just shook them all up.

Maybe Diana has a point, Susie.

I mean, at least you threw a wrench into the works.

Mel, come on! What good is that?

Hey, any change around here is for the better.

You two really want me to keep on trying.

I will.

But you two are going to help me.

Where were you last night, Rowan?

Right here with you.

Before that. Before you came home at 3am.

It wasn't that late, honey. You got the time wrong.

Don't lie to me, Rowan. I want to know where you were.

What is this, Corinne? The third degree here?

Fine. Don't tell me. I'll just ask Rowan.

No, I'm not.

Don't tell me. I'll just ask Rowan.

No, baby. I'll tell you where I was.

I was by myself thinking.

Thinking about us.

About the two of us and wondering what it would be like if there were three of us.

Three of us.

Rowan.

I mean...

Yes.

Corinne, I have a baby with you.

Rowan.

Do you know what I love you and how happy we're going to be?

For God's sake, Martin, put that thing down.

Vital A is mine. Leave it alone.

Sorry, Decker. I still don't understand.

At this slow adosives, the drug would not have an effect.

Evidently, the FDA disagrees.

Otherwise, they would not have given their approval.

Decker, I'm giving you a scientific opinion.

Are you sure you should entrust this to your brother?

I hardly entrust Vital A to Rowan.

I gave him a few direct orders. That's all. So I got him right. So what? Big deal.

It's not like I'm going to let him take control.

Decker, all I'm saying.

Stay out of this, Martin. It's none of your business.

Let me have the glory for once in my life.

Susie.

Diana said you'd probably be up here.

You practicing for when you go back to school?

A stick like this belongs in your Sam.

I found it in the main garage.

I think it used to be dads.

Look, he carved his initials in it.

I never even knew he played.

It kind of makes me wonder what it would have been like to have him come to one of my games.

Stu, he would have been there cheering louder than anybody else.

And swearing at the referee.

It's okay, Susie.

You don't have to say that.

It's not necessary anymore.

What?

All the PR on Dad's behalf.

Always polishing his image for me.

Stu, I haven't said anything I don't really mean.

I know, I know.

What's important is I got a chance to know him.

Even if it was too little, too late.

God knew that.

At least at the end.

You've forgiven him, haven't you?

He had his reasons.

Just like mom must have hers.

Well, let's not get too generous.

Come on, Susie, look at how similar the situation is.

No, Stu, I can't get past the differences.

I mean, yes, Dad may have sent both of us off, but mom completely disappeared.

She left her two children without even a good buy, so that they grew up wondering where she was

and wondering also maybe if it was for some reason their fault.

I mean, maybe Dad wasn't a perfect father.

But if we had ever said that we needed him, he would have been there for us.

Can you say the same thing for mom?

Well, I packed and unpacked about ten times in the past 24 hours.

So what's the latest?

Unpacked.

So you mean you're going to run the company?

Well, I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

So you mean you're going to run the company?

I mean, I'm going to give it a try.

Correction.

A second try.

Very cool.

Okay.

You get back practicing.

I'm going to go to work.

Hey, Susie, wait.

Did we get a newspaper yet?

I guess so, why?

I just wanted to know if there was anything in there about Tony Torres.

Why would Tony be in a newspaper?

I mean, you don't know.

It was on the radio last night.

The news report said that she surprised some burglar in her home and she got hurt pretty bad.

Do you have any idea who did this?

I don't have a name, but I know who it was.

The same person who rigged my father's car crash.

Wait a minute, Tonya, are you saying?

You know what I'm saying, Mr. Parrish.

My father didn't die by accident.

All right, I'm not going to pretend I haven't thought the same thing.

I have.

So it's crucial.

You tell me everything you know.

Your father had done that.

He might still be alive.

You understand?

I'll tell you what I can.

It's not much, though.

Hello?

Tonya...

Oh, no.

Tonya, I'm so sorry.

We have to talk.

Tonya, we'd be all right.

I just have to.

Go ahead.

I'll be fine.

I'll be fine.

You heard her.

She still thinks I'm the enemy.

You still think this thing about me?

I guess that makes us all even.

I mean, after everything that Tonya's had to go through for something like this to happen.

You're really concerned about her.

Well, of course I am.

How can you even ask that?

Okay, I'm sorry.

It's just that, well, if you mean it, there's a lot more you can do to help her.

A whole lot more than bringing her flowers.

Now you're using Tonya's leverage for your lawsuit?

What won't you do, Tony?

Susie, you don't understand.

That's not at all what I'm trying to do.

Look, I apologize, didn't I?

I didn't mean to question your concern for Tonya.

Are we past the point of no return?

Well, nothing I do change how you feel?

I needed time, Tony.

I was in shock.

Besides, I still don't know what you're doing.

What a Hector Torres' files have to do with anything.

I think whoever hurt Tonya was also the person who murdered her father.

Murder?

No, it was an accident. The police said so.

I know what they said, but I did some checking.

There's evidence you suggested the car was rigged.

Have you told the police what you think?

No. I don't have a motive yet.

That's the reason for this ridiculous lawsuit.

Not to seek damages for Hector's dismissal, but to go on an elaborate fact-finding mission.

I don't know how else to go about it.

Unless I have your cooperation.

To go after my company for your client's murder?

Or to clear them of it? Either way.

You're not just suing because you need a culprit.

I've been straight with you, Susie.

I hope that's true, Tony.

For Tonya's sake.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Elaine, I think this should be a two-page ad.

It's going to start running nationally tomorrow.

Don't you just love it?

What do you want?

Just a talk, Decker. That's all.

I was hoping you could spare some time.

For what?

To teach you how to run a billion dollar business?

But then you wouldn't get to do what I did.

Work.

For nine years.

In every department, for management to marketing.

Learning the ropes from the ground up.

Guess what, Susie?

I'm still hard at work, and I just don't have time.

I wanted to talk about Hector Torres.

About the night he broke into Dad's room, about the claim he had against the company.

Everything.

Well, that sounds like a fascinating topic.

But I'm working on a drug that will revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry and make aging a thing of the past.

Do you think with all that going on, I give one Iota about Hector Torres?

Decker, I know you don't care.

But the point is, I do.

You know, I didn't plan on Dad leaving me this company, but he did.

And there had to be a reason that he picked me over you.

Yes, there was a reason.

Father was a hateful old man who wanted to take everything with him down into the ground.

Don't talk about Dad that way.

Well, I've been working hard to build Decker Atkins too.

And either you or he can spoil it for me.

Fifteen years ago, your tramp of a mother left Lake's success with five million dollars of my father's money.

I suggest you do the same thing before you disgrace us the way she did.

Bringing up my mother is completely uncalled for.

I am a very different person than she ever was.

I'm sorry you don't have any time to spare Decker because I'm sure I could learn a lot from you.

But the company's mine now and I will run it.

With or without your help.

MUSIC

Susie!

Mom?

Susie, I missed you so much!

Susie, I missed you so much!

You are every bit as gorgeous as your picture in the paper.

You're every bit as cute as your little baby self.

What's the matter? What's wrong?

Where did you come from?

Where have you been?

Isn't it more important that I'm back?

How can you say that? You've been gone fifteen years!

Fifteen years of missing you and your brother.

In case you've forgotten, let me remind you. You ran away from us.

From Dad, from me, and from Stu.

I know what I did.

And not one day has gone by that I haven't wondered where you and your brother were and what you were doing.

Wondered?

Wondered?

Let me get this straight. Not felt guilty or regretted. Just wondered.

And now you're expecting some kind of warm reception?

Well, I always thought the bond would still be there.

The mother-daughter bond?

Aren't you happy I'm back?

Not after fifteen years, no!

Please forgive me for hurting you.

Just tell me this.

Why did you leave us?

I didn't leave you. I left your daddy.

He loved you and you broke his heart.

Why did you come back now anyway? Why now?

What did the money run out? Is that it?

Oh, Susie, of course not.

That's not why.

Seeing you and your brother's picture in the paper just made me realize...

What's important? What... what I'm missing?

Yeah, we have to admit your timing is perfect.

Mom?

Stu...

Darling...

What?

Diana said she arrived last night.

Honeypots is back? How can that be?

Not that her timing should surprise me.

What do they say, like mother-like daughter?

What do they say about jumping to conclusions?

Honeypots was declared legally dead. I don't think that's jumping to conclusions.

Where has she been all this time?

And what did she do with the five million dollars that she stole from father?

Tell me you were worried about your stepmother.

Of course not, Martin. I hate her guts.

I don't trust her either.

Honeypots is back for a reason.

And I'll give you three guesses what that reason might be.

Susie and Stu, that's two guesses.

The company, Martin.

She'd sell it for a big profit.

Can't you just see her courting some Japanese bitter?

That is pure speculation.

Honey hasn't done anything. She just came back home. That's all.

Don't use those two words in the same sentence.

Our home has nothing to do with Honey.

She's back for one reason and one reason only.

Man!

I was told you wish to see me?

Yes, Diana. Come here and sit down.

You know this room is exactly the way I left it.

And I know you're responsible.

I just wanted to say thank you. It was very sweet of you to do that for me.

I did it for the mister.

Now I have an important errand to run.

So if that was all you wanted.

And to keep this album updated with all the news clips, it's bitter sweet.

But it's a moment of...

It's for the children.

Now as I said, I'm in a hurry. And unless there's anything else...

Well, there is.

Diana, I need you to fill in the blanks.

You watch them grow up.

What was it like?

That you should ask them yourself.

I'm going to go to the bathroom.

I'm going to go to the bathroom.

I'm going to go to the bathroom.

Excuse me.

Diana Wesley?

Yes?

Tony Parish.

I'm an associate of Henry Fleming.

Tony Parish.

I've heard a lot about you.

It's exactly what I was afraid of.

If you have a moment, I wanted to ask you something.

It didn't ever mind. It isn't important.

Is it about Susie?

Yes.

Since you know her better than anyone, I was hoping you could give me some advice.

You see, I want Susie to trust me.

Susie is a very perceptive young woman. She'll trust you if the trust is deserved.

Is it deserved, Mr. Parish?

Absolutely.

Not good.

Thank you very much, Mrs. Twessel.

You're very welcome.

Bye-bye.

Okay. How am I going to get through all this?

We'll read selectively.

Hey.

By the time we're through, they'll have to give you an MBA.

In one afternoon?

Look, Susie.

Are you sure you're still up for it?

I mean, I know first all this, then your mom.

Don't call her that. I hardly know her.

And I can't let her interfere with this.

I have the company to deal with now and the lawsuit filed by Tony Parish.

There you are.

Well, I picked up everything you ordered.

Oh, look at this. You must have ordered every suit in the store.

Only what I liked. And what I can borrow.

This thing rides like a rolling living room.

Your daddy gave it to me just before you were born.

All wrapped up in a big blue ribbon.

How'd you know it still be running?

Well, when I saw my bedroom, I took a wild guess.

Feels like I've never been away.

Honey, you haven't asked me where I've been. Don't you want to know?

Sure.

I just figured you'd tell me when you're ready.

I'd like that answer. That's what I would have said.

Honey, I'll tell you just as soon as I can.

I just have some business to take care of first.

Few scores to settle once and for all.

Are you sure you forgive me for being away?

From this family? Who wouldn't want to get the hell out?

Oh, no, he's a burger heaven.

Oh, when I get homesick for my granny's cooking, your daddy would always take me there.

Oh, can we stop? Oh, please, can we stop?

I don't know, Mom. It's kind of early.

Come on, come on. Live a little. They make the world's best bacon cheeseburgers.

Trust me, I know.

Still not one thing has changed.

Oh, I suddenly have the signal and us craving for their french fries and gravy.

Delicious at all. There's my own booth.

Mom, wait.

Maybe we should order our food to go. That way we can eat it in the car.

Great idea. You know your daddy and I used to take our picnics in the park.

It's great. Oh, Miss. Just a sec, Miss.

I sure hope they still use Belby to hunt their bacon cheeseburgers. Delicious.

Did I just hear do I think I just heard? I don't believe it. Honeypots and kids. What the hell are you doing back here?

Mom, hey, you look...

You're...

Oh, my gosh.

I should say so. It's been...

How long has it been?

It's been a long time.

It's been a long time.

It's been too long.

Do you know that your mom was the very best customer we ever had?

Yeah.

In fact, it was her idea to put sugar in the burgers.

Yeah?

Yeah.

So, what have you been doing these past years?

Do you know that a couple years ago, my wife tore out a picture from a magazine and she swears she saw you in the background.

It was some big society wedding in Paris, I think it was.

What?

That's ridiculous. It must have been my French twin.

Twin? Oh, no, no, no.

No.

There's only one honey in the whole wide world.

Well, Louie, it's really nice to see you again, but we'd better be going.

What about your order?

Oh, my order.

Oh, my order.

Oh, silly amazing.

You need one of those makeup mirrors that they have in really hot cars.

You know, one of the visors with the little lights all around?

You mean like they have in this black Porsche Carrera's?

Yeah, just like the one Roan Atkins has.

Oh, watch your mouth.

Or I won't let you drive it.

You won't have to.

I'll have one of my own.

Make sure you get your license first.

Before, my chauffeur will do all the driving.

A real classy, Jenny. A chauffeur in a Porsche.

Just go get grades and go to college.

I'll buy you a car.

Any car you want.

Sure, when I'm 60.

Forget it, Judy. I'm not waiting for that.

I'm going to get a rich guy on my own.

Oh, who?

Stu Atkins?

You don't even know him.

How could I?

He's only been here since his father died.

Besides, if anyone knows these things take time, it's you.

Oh, no.

If the guy who keeps giving me cow eyes at work, I told him what a loser he was.

You're kidding. Him?

Yeah, one getting into the big white canoe.

Don't stare at Judy. I don't even see me.

That's true.

Then college is definitely your best option.

What does that have to do with anything?

That guy you called a loser, his name is Stu Atkins.

Mine.

Do you think I don't know my own boyfriend's brother?

Study hard, Jenny.

It's a cruel world out there.

Oh.

Oh.

You waited for me.

You are so considerate.

Rowan, what's wrong?

Nothing. Why?

Don't lie to me, Rowan.

How many times do I have to remind you I am not Corinne?

I'm not.

I'm not.

I'm not.

I'm not.

I'm not.

If I remind you I am not Corinne.

Look, I said nothing's wrong, okay?

Nothing that concerns you anyway.

Well, if you won't share your problems, maybe I should leave.

Look, it's not my problem.

It's my wife's.

I did it, Judy.

I slept with Corinne.

No.

You didn't.

Rowan, I am so proud of you.

I knew you could do it.

Now it's only a matter of months, exactly nine months if we're lucky, and all our problems will be solved.

Speak for yourself.

Mine aren't just Corinne.

They're also vital, eh?

Vital, eh.

Rowan, who cares?

Hey, don't worry about Corinne.

She wants a child.

Something happens, well.

Who's about that?

All you did was make love to your wife.

Like we're going to do right here and right now.

Judy, I'm not in the mood.

Then get in the mood, because I am.

Decker, there you are.

Don't you ever knock?

I didn't expect for you to be here at the calling your office all afternoon.

Then you know how I feel when I call your empty office every day.

You only call to make sure that I'm here.

If you were here more, I wouldn't have to.

The important thing is I get the job done.

Vital, late on the schedule.

We've already got subjects for the human trial.

I am not concerned about Vital, eh, Rowan.

That, thank God, is the one thing around here that isn't in crisis.

What we have to discuss is the latest piece of flotsome to wash up in Lake Success.

Our gold-digging stepmother, honeypods.

You think she'll contest the old man's will?

I would hardly rule it out of the question.

Well, I hardly see what difference it would make.

Susie's the one who'd lose.

Not if honey does what I think she'll do.

Susie at least cares about the company.

Honey would sell it to the highest bidder.

Well, then we've got to find a way to stop her.

Not you, Rowan.

I have already set a meeting with Tucker to go over our options.

Don't you do anything to mess me up now?

I don't expect miracles.

Just protect Vital, eh.

MUSIC

Hi, this is the Grayson residence.

Please leave a message after the paper.

Miss Grayson, this is Mrs. Claymore calling from Lake Success High School about your sister, Jenny.

It seems she arrived at school this morning and left immediately after we're telling the school nurse that she wasn't feeling well.

The problem is Grayson is that Jenny is missing far too much school.

In fact, she missed an important session on college application procedures this morning.

Please call me as soon as you get in.

MUSIC

Sick.

That one seems sick to me.

Oh, yeah?

I feel terrible.

Ice cream and soap operas.

No wonder.

Rowan wants to get Blake back from LaTisha.

I think she's going to try to seduce him.

That sounds educational.

MUSIC

I'd be surprised.

If a yes appears in the window, the result is positive and you're probably pregnant.

If a no appears, no.

I have to think positive.

Come on.

Give me a yes.

You have to be positive before he changes his mind.

MUSIC

No, it can't be.

MUSIC

This is when did wishing ever get me anything?

MUSIC

How do I look?

If the guys on campus could see you now.

They wouldn't recognize me.

Hey, that's an idea.

I'll wear this to court when Tony's lawsuit goes to trial and maybe they won't recognize me there either.

I can't believe he'd do this to you.

I thought you said he was on your side.

Well, he is.

In a way.

But he has to look out for Tonya now.

She has no money and she's all on her own.

I see.

Then let me rephrase that.

Who sat are you on?

Susie, what a gorgeous outfit you look stunning.

So grown up.

Hi, I'm Honey Pot Atkins.

What's here, Nae?

Mel, this is my mother.

This is Melanie Jones, my roommate from school.

Oh, brains and beauty.

Please do me too.

You too, Mrs. Atkins.

No, no, no.

Call me Honey.

Honey.

Susie's told me a lot about you.

Well, we were just on our way out.

Oh, well, I was hoping that we could spend some time together.

You know, mother daughter stuff?

I'm sorry, I'm kind of rushed.

Well, maybe later?

Sure.

You're a mom, she's a trip.

You okay?

Yeah.

It's just going to take me a while, I guess.

But I don't know, I don't trust.

And I don't know why she even came back.

I know you too.

Everything on schedule?

Well, the wardrobe is anyway.

We'll soon see about the rest.

Now, I want to thank you too for all your help.

I couldn't do this without you.

I'm sure you could, Susie.

You just don't know it yet.

Why are we having another meeting?

Why, Mr. Reed? Because I called one.

I thought you were on your way back to school.

I had a tee off time at 11.

I was on my way back to school.

Until I realized that's not what Dad, my father, wanted.

It's what we want.

Excuse me?

It's not true.

You heard him, dear.

It would be better for every one of you went back to school.

First of all, my name is in dear.

It's Suzanne Atkins.

And second, according to the bylaws of this board,

you are all held accountable to me.

You are boss.

Is this a joke?

Am I laughing?

Well, I don't want to not tolerate this.

If this continues, we'll adjourn right now.

We'll do no such thing until I say so.

Now, the bylaws also state that 12 board members are allowed.

Since there's only 10 of you here at present,

I have taken the liberty of appointing two more.

First, my oldest friend and closest advisor, please welcome Miss Melanie Jones.

Hello, people.

I love you, too.

I'm sorry, Miss Atkins.

But she most definitely does not belong on this board.

Sir, are you a student of business and biochemistry?

No, I am not, but what's-

Well, I am.

So sit down, Grandpa.

Maybe he'll learn something.

Who will second Melanie's nomination?

All right, then.

I second it myself.

Well, you can't do that.

You're out of order.

Really?

Then I guess she'll just have to replace one of you.

Any volunteers?

Good.

All in favor of Melanie's nomination?

I must say you are a reasonable group.

Congratulations, Melanie.

You're now officially a member of the board of directors.

Now, I'm also pleased to announce my next appointee.

Diana Wesley.

The Ridgehaven Housekeeper? What are her credentials?

Diana has spent her life alongside my father who trusted her implicitly.

So do I, and besides, she knows more about the workings and philosophy of this company than the rest of you put together.

Thank you, Susie.

Mm-hmm.

May I ask how Diana can perform her duties while taking inventory of the silverware at Ridgehaven?

Well, the same way that Mr. Kernahan here takes care of his duties with his mind on his golf swing.

All in favor of Diana's nomination, please say aye.

Aye.

Well, that hardly constitutes a majority.

Would you like to leave room for my brother, Stu?

He's only 16, but he'd love to help out.

As I said, all in favor of Diana's nomination, please say aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Very well, the same thing I have for today, but I will keep you posted as to any further changes

that I might find necessary during the course of my work.

You look.

We are still the board of Decker Atkins.

And I'm the company C.E.O., as I said, I chair this board, and if you don't agree with the way

I do business, you can tender your resignation first thing in the morning.

Well, then, I guess that's settled.

So, everyone, now, about this lawsuit filed by Tony Parrish.

Although I'm the only one cited in it by name, I feel that we all need to be prepared,

in case each one of you is subpoenaed.

What?

What is it?

Tony Parrish.

Yes, what about him?

Oh, don't tell me he's already subpoenaed.

No, he hasn't.

Well, what did he do?

Just this morning, he withdrew the suit.

Hello?

Hello?

What?

What are you doing?

Well, what did he do?

Just this morning, he withdrew the suit.

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, no.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Yes, Ms. Atkins.

Hi.

Hi.

Can you please send someone from human resources up to my office right away?

Yes, Ms. Atkins.

Oh, and Mr. Parrish is here to see you.

Oh, okay.

Send him right in.

So, this is the new office.

Where's the jacuzzi?

Oh, it's on its way.

Along with the squash court.

Well, I'm glad you came by.

You saved me a trip.

To my office?

What for?

To tell you how much I appreciate your dropping a lawsuit.

Why'd you do it?

I thought we'd get further as a team.

Was I right?

I think so.

Yes.

Good.

I want you to feel you can trust me, Susie.

I do.

I'm in.

Pardon me.

Ms. Atkins?

Human resources sent me up.

Oh, hi.

I'm Susie.

Your department keeps all employee records, right?

That's right.

I would like everything you have on Hector Torres.

I'm sorry, but those files are strictly confidential.

I could get into trouble if I show them to you.

I'm more trouble for not showing them to me.

I hope you're not afraid of germs.

Only some.

Are you following me?

Only if you're leading me on?

I didn't think I was.

I didn't think again.

Long and hard.

I'm...

I'm sorry, my class.

Strawberry's my favorite, too.

I wonder what else we have in common.

Too bad we'll never find that out.

Sure we will.

It's destiny.

You do believe in destiny, don't you, Stu?

I gotta go.

Stu, you haven't finished your smoothie.

That's okay, Jenny.

You can have it.

Strawberry's no longer my favorite flavor.

What is it?

Check it out.

Peded commendations for Hector Torres.

Submitted to the director of Decker Atkins personnel.

See this?

Chloe of the month.

Why do you look so totally surprised?

Hector was fired for non-performance.

The company claimed he was inefficient that complaints have been filed by three different supervisors.

Well, there's nothing at all like that in here.

That doesn't make sense.

No, it doesn't.

And I was sure it would be in here.

What?

Some clue about who gave the order to have him fired.

And if his supervisors really didn't complain,

they must have come from someone way above that.

I'm sorry.

Corinne, what are you doing here?

Martin, you don't think I'm incapable of conceiving, do you?

What?

I was so sure I was pregnant.

You know how they say a woman knows?

I knew.

You've been trying?

This morning, I took one of those home pregnancy tests.

It was negative.

Those tests aren't foolproof.

You mean there's still a chance I could be pregnant?

Unfortunately, yes.

I'll do a blood test.

If you are pregnant, we're going to have to know as soon as possible.

Yes, please.

Mr. Parrish.

I'm sorry to bother you, but I think we wanted something important.

I got my father.

We hope so.

Yes.

If this is a bad time, I understand.

No.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

Mr. Parrish.

I'm sorry to bother you, but I think we wanted something important.

I thought my father?

We hope so.

Yes.

If this is a bad time, I understand.

No.

I want to find the person who killed him.

The person who did this to our house.

Do you have any idea what they could have been looking for?

No, so I can't tell you if they found it either.

Maybe we should start at the beginning.

I mean, let's find a motive for your father's death.

If it wasn't an accident, then who would have...

When he was five from Decoracans?

Did he say anything about a fight with his boss?

My father was friends with everyone.

He was a good man.

He didn't cause any trouble.

What about the night he died?

Was there anything unusual about his behavior?

Did he seem worried or especially upset?

No, just the same.

Depressed about not having a job, but that's been true since the day he was fired.

How can people be so evil?

What's that?

What?

Can I?

Vital A application for the FDA,

Decoracans Corporation,

Classified Access.

Vital A application for the FDA?

What was Hector Torres doing with this?

I don't know, Susie.

But I'm willing to bet it's what got him murdered.

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

Honey Potts Atkins.

I still don't believe it.

I had her declared dead myself.

Forget about that.

What are we going to do when she declares herself undead?

Nothing.

Unless she also chooses to contest the will,

then we are in for a long legal battle.

No, you better talk to Rowan.

Let him know what's going on.

I don't want him making things worse.

I don't know what's gotten into him lately.

Forgetting Vital A approved, he acts like he deserves a Nobel Prize.

Rowan is just being Rowan.

He's been arrogant and spoiled ever since he was a child,

and he hasn't changed a bit since.

I guess not.

He's just so much more annoying as an adult.

Huh?

Thanks for understanding, Tucker.

You know I've always counted on you.

And you can continue counting on me.

I give you my word.

I've always taken care of Decker Atkins,

and I have no intention of letting you...

Mm-hmm.

...or the company down now.

Those are words to bank on, I hope.

Susie, what are you doing here?

How about if I ask the questions, Decker?

And for that matter, what is he doing here?

Do I have to call security again?

Don't be here if I request.

As of now he's my legal counsel.

Him and Henry Fleming, well that just figures,

went and hired the whole Bleeding Heart Bunch.

Incredible.

No.

No, incredible was the stunt she pulled at the board meeting,

appointing her housekeeper and roommate as directors.

You did that?

Decker, what goes on at my board meetings is no business of yours.

However, this is...

The FDA application provide a lay.

Where did you get this?

Hector Torres's house.

You want to tell me how it got there?

No, I don't know how.

You don't have to discuss this, Decker.

Have her put it in writing.

Fine.

I will.

I am warning you, Susie.

This is the last time you barge into my office

with some obscure insignificant matter.

We'll see how insignificant it is.

I want to examine all your vital-a records.

I take it, that's a direct order.

Fine, Susie.

I'll show you all the documents you care to see.

I may even translate some of them for you.

Until then, stay out of my office.

You think Decker's telling the truth?

I don't know, Susie.

And if she is, then...

What's the connection between Hector Torres and vital-a?

Don't know that either.

Look, this is getting pretty intense.

You sure you don't want to let me take over?

You have my word, I'll be discreet.

No.

No, I want to be involved.

After all, this concerns my company.

I guess everything's just catching up with me, that's all.

You need a break.

We both do.

What do you say we take one?

I gotta tell you, Tony, it's very impressive,

and the lake really is beautiful tonight.

lake success is a beautiful place.

I got to tell you Tony, this is very impressive.

And the lake was beautiful tonight.

Lake success is a beautiful place.

Ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha.

Ha ha.

All right.

Okay.

I don't tip me over in this thing.

Got it?

Got it.

Take it.

Ready?

Ha ha ha.

Hold this.

Okay.

Oh wait.

Now you still haven't told me where you got this boat.

That's my secret.

You want it to break?

Here it is.

Well, all of a day.

Your meal always.

Oh.

So I finally got to eat a burger heaven.

Sort of.

Ha ha.

Wow.

Now do you know about this place?

I just want to hear all the time as a kid.

You grew up in Lake success?

Ha ha.

Hope your family was happier than mine.

I wouldn't know.

I didn't have one.

I never knew who my parents were.

Really?

Who raised you?

Foster families.

I passed around a lot so I found one that worked out.

Things were pretty good for a while.

It's for a while.

It's for a while.

My foster parents were killed in a buddy accident on the lake.

I was 17.

What'd you do?

Left for college.

That's where I'd never come back.

But you did.

I guess I stopped feeling sorry for myself when I realized there were people who had it worse and needed help.

Like actor Torres.

I didn't mean to get back into that.

Come on.

We're supposed to be taking a break.

Ha ha.

Thanks.

What is it, Martin? What were the results?

Bad news, I'm afraid.

You're pregnant, Corinne.

Well, thank you, Martin. Thank you so much.

Corinne, I don't think you understand.

I do. I understand perfectly. I'm pregnant.

I'm going to be able to get Rowan a baby and we'll be family last thing.

Thank you.

MUSIC

MUSIC

Mm hmm.

Tucker Reed.

It's been a long time.

Not long enough, honey.

So...

Why the hell did you drag me up here?

To discuss a little family business?

Surprised?

Not in the slightest. No.

Figured I'd find you in a bedroom.

Decker.

Now look who's part of me without knocking.

Wrong, you know I could have been up here.

What, Rowan? Reading?

Or do you bring Judy Grayson up here?

Get out!

So do to full of you to attend our meeting with Tucker Reed.

Oh, that, yeah. Well, I guess I forgot.

You forgot. What is with you?

Look, I got a lot of my mind, okay?

Like what? Hector Torres?

What do you know about that guy?

Mm hmm. You first.

And this time, try telling the truth.

You want the truth? I'll give you the truth.

Hector Torres tried to sabotage Vital A.

Sabotage? What are you talking about, sabotage?

Well, it was on its way to the FDA. He tried to stop it.

Well, that's ridiculous, Rowan.

How could he? What possible reason?

Because he found out about an adjustment that I made to the dosage data to get FDA approval for Vital A.

You didn't.

I had to. You said yourself, do anything necessary.

I did not say to adjust the dosage data.

You submitted false reports to the FDA in case you forgot that is a federal offense.

I'm all too aware of that, thank you.

Do you have any idea what they could do to us?

We could both go to prison and kiss the entire company goodbye.

I should have known you've ruined everything.

Wait a minute. If it wasn't for me, Vital A would still be in development.

Like it was for the old man, 25 years?

Now, I've got to prove for human testing. What else matters?

At least Hector Torres is dead and buried, so he can't shoot off his mouth.

What difference does it make if we cover it up?

Susie already suspects the connection.

Susie? What does she have to do with any of this?

I don't know. But she's been asking all sorts of questions.

Well, she won't find out anything. I've seen to that.

I can only imagine what else you've seen to.

You listen to me. I will not repeat myself.

Vital A is my one chance to control Decker Atkins, the company I was born to inherit.

And no matter what's happened, I will not lose it, not when I'm already this close.

You got us into this mess, and you better think of a way to get us out fast.

We'll send it back to school.

Oh, don't you think I would have already done that if I could?

You better think of something, because we have to get rid of her once and for all.

I thought we'd get further as a team. I want you to feel you can trust me, Susie.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

I want you to feel you can trust me.

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