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Choose to be happy.

I am strong and confident.

I am worthy of love and affection.

My past mistakes do not define me.

I'm strong and confident.

I'm worthy of love, affection.

My past mistakes do not define me.

Abby.

Hey, Trish.

Here is your coffee.

- Thank you. - And I made

those copies for you. - What's the rush?

Girl, I am heading out

running late for my doctor's appointment.

- Oh, that's today? - Yeah.

Listen, I rescheduled your 11 o'clock

and your one o'clock,

so you have time to work on that Grimore deal.

- Oh, good, thanks. - You are welcome.

See you at dinner tonight?

- Yes, I'll see you then. - Okay.

Hey, TJ. I am having some trouble logging in this morning.

Could you come check it out for me?

I have a deadline a couple of hours.

Okay. Thanks.

That's the crown of thorns.

Um, yeah, it's like my lucky charm.

Nice.

What can I do for you, Ryan? Make it quick.

Wow. Straight to the point, huh?

Well, it's a Monday.

Um, I have a pitch I'm trying to make to a client,

but before I send it to the MD,

I was hoping you'd take a look at it for me

and help me polish it.

- Rookies. - Gimme a break.

I've only been working here for a few weeks.

Hey, I'd really appreciate it.

Okay. Um, how's Wednesday after work?

Great. Thank you.

Yeah, and we can go over the SEC filing then, too.

What SEC filing.

Well, you've signed off on Dobney Capital's

SEC report last year, right? - Yeah.

I'm on the team working on it this year.

Just wanted to know what to expect, and if you thought

anything was off about last year's report.

Well, I found some unregistered investments

and I alerted Dave about it.

I think he took over it right away

so reporting should go well this year.

Could you see me in my office?

Sure.

Um, yeah. I'll just, I'll catch up with you later.

Yeah. Sounds good.

Lynn?

Mm. have a seat.

If this is about the Rivera file,

I wasn't going to overlook you and go straight to Dave.

Here's the hard copy. It's ready for appraisals.

And I would email it to you,

but I'm having some technical issues this morning.

Abby, you know, you are one

of the best assets we have at this firm.

I don't need to sit here and recite your many wins

and accomplishments, so I'll just cut to the chase.

We're transferring your live deals to one of our new hires.

I've worked really hard on those deals.

A new hire can't handle those negotiations.

Well, he will be supervised.

With all due respect, Lynn,

this firm doesn't pay me enough to babysit.

You won't be supervising him.

- What are you saying, - Abby,

I, I tried to stand up for you.

I did, but tough decisions just had to be made.

I mean, the finance department was seeing numbers

that make it necessary to downsize right now.

I'm gonna need to talk to Dave.

It was Dave's decision.

Wow.

I don't mean to brag,

but I have a lot to do with the success of this firm.

I'm really sorry, Abby. It wasn't personal.

So how many of us do you deem disposable?

Lynn?

One.

You can see yourself out.

Hey, is this a good time?

They're making a big mistake doing this.

But listen, when one door closes, another one opens, right?

Oh, really?

Is that how you see it?

I'm just saying, you should still count your blessings.

Any other optimistic cliches

you wanna vomit in my direction?

You got a half cup of coffee that you want to offer me.

You know nothing about what I've had to endure

to be who I am.

The disrespect, the disregard, the hate I've had to overcome

the struggles, the struggles that come with looking like me.

You have no idea what that's like.

I saw your resume in the pool of applicant's, Ryan

you didn't even make my top five.

I had no idea I was helping them pick my replacement.

You didn't earn that position. It was given to you.

- Listen- - Save it, Ryan.

Save your sermon for your next unsuspecting victim.

I won't be lectured by a mediocre, overhyped,

unaccomplished accountant.

Hey, we need to,

we need to do something about this [indistinct].

Why aren't you picking up?

Hello?

Abby, what happened?

I called you like 50 times, Jay.

I was at the gym.

- I'm home. - What, now?

After five years, they think I'm disposable.

I've worked hard, I've been loyal, and this is what I get.

Unbelievable.

- Abby, what's going on? - Dave sent his puppy dog

Lynn to fire me today. - Fired?

She had the audacity to tell me

that they were downsizing by one employee.

Me.

She was clearly enjoying herself.

"Abby, I tried to stand up for you." Liar.

She probably orchestrated everything.

Okay, okay, hold on, Abby, relax.

They hired Ryan to replace me.

Hey, who's Ryan?

I thought Dave was different.

I'm due for promotion, but instead of promoting me,

they hire newbie to take all my deals.

Look, come here, Abby. You work harder than anyone I know.

You'll find another job like tomorrow. Relax.

Thanks, babe. I always feel better after talking to you.

Ah, you know what?

Why don't we head down to Sauces and talk about this, okay?

Help you unwind- - Jonathan,

I honestly don't feel like eating right now.

And this happening three months before our wedding.

Remind me to tell our wedding planner

that anyone that has anything to do

with Dobney Capital is disinvited from our wedding.

Geez, were you wrestling someone in the bed?

Huh? Oh, nah.

You know, I think I had some kind of crazy dream

just thrashing around all night.

Jonathan, I know you.

The first thing you do in the morning is make the bed.

Well, I, I took a nap after I woke up.

It's like 10:00 AM.

So did you take a nap before or after you went to the gym?

I, um I,

Trish?

What are you doing here?

- I'm so sorry, Abby. - What's going on?

Jonathan?

I know what this must look like to you.

You weren't supposed to find out like this.

I get it, if you hate me, but

this isn't a fling, this is real.

It's been eating away at me for so long.

Jonathan, what is she talking about?

We kept it from you for so long because we care about you.

You care about me? This is how you show you care about me?

Shut up, Trisha. Just stop talking.

Jonathan, how could you do this? She's my friend.

Abby, you should have seen this coming.

How?

It's just difficult to plan a future

with someone I barely see.

Your world revolves around your job.

You encouraged me to work the way that I do.

Whatever happened to, "Abby, my little power house?"

Or did you just say this so you can sleep with my friend?

Jonathan, what about our wedding, our dream house?

See, that's the problem. You want all that stuff.

The bigger it is, the faster it is, the better.

It's refreshing to be with someone

that's not so much about stuff.

You won't even wear house slippers less than $200,

and all of a sudden you want low maintenance.

Look, I, [Jonathan sighing].

I didn't wanna break the news to you this way,

but hey, it is what it is.

I am.

I'm in love.

Ah, in love?

Jonathan, you don't mean that.

I won't accept that. Let's talk about it.

We can work it out. Trisha, get out.

Abby, I think you should leave.

What? Go where?

I live here.

This house is under my name.

I paid the mortgage, Jonathan.

I had a really nice time today.

- Did you? - Mm-hmm.

Good, I had a pretty good day myself.

Oh, it was nice to get out.

Yeah. Beautiful day, beautiful weather, beautiful woman.

- Oh - Yeah.

- Thank you. - You're welcome, baby.

Oh baby, you missed our turn.

I know, we're not going home yet.

- Where are we going? - To the future.

Where are we?

Welcome [lips smacking] to the future.

I can't wait for you to be my wife

and for us to live in a house like this

and be whoever we want to be.

- Jonathan, what's going on? - Don't you like it?

It's perfect for us.

- The house? - Yeah.

It's beautiful. It's big.

- Yes, yes, yes, yes. - And we can't afford it.

What if I told you there was a way we can afford it?

- I'd like to know. - Oh, I bet you do.

- Yeah. - Well, I got a plan.

I'll show you. - Okay.

Yeah, now come on. Let's check it out.

I'd like to book a room, please.

I want one with a king size bed, if you have that available.

Your card has been declined.

That can't be, can you please try it again?

Okay.

I'm sorry, the payment is not going through.

Do you have another card you'd like to try?

Um, do you mind if I make a quick call?

I'll be right back.

I'll just give you a check, thank you.

Thank you for calling Abide Bank.

How can we help you Miss Mensah?

The mutual fund.

I, I came a couple of months ago with Jonathan Elder

um, and we signed off on the investments.

It's the same day the joint account was opened.

The mutual fund, I don't see one.

And the joint account is closed.

- Did you say closed? - Yes ma'am.

No, that can't be, can I talk to Terry Bynum?

He no longer works here, ma'am.

Can we take a few days to think about this?

Time is of the essence with this kind of deal.

You've seen the paperwork,

you know this checks out, it's solid.

If we wait, we'll miss out on the profit.

No, Jonathan, I can't,

I can't put all my eggs in one basket.

What if we lose everything?

That's what the joint account is for.

You knew this when we opened it, Abby.

Like, I don't think this is worth

emptying my savings account, drawing from my 401k.

I've already told you about the return.

It'd be 10 times our investment.

We'd be crazy not to do this.

It's because you don't trust me, isn't it?

No, no, no. That's not it, that's not it.

Trust me. I love you.

I'm not throwing our future away.

You know, I'm risking it all too you know?

You're not alone.

This is for us.

So, what's the verdict?

We're in.

All right then.

All I need are both of your signatures, here and here.

Excuse me, ma'am, ma'am, ma'am,

would you still like to book a room?

Um

I, I think I can't.

Then you need to leave. Sorry hotel policy.

I have $49, I know that's not enough,

but I, just give me till tomorrow morning.

I promise I will make sure I balance you up.

I'm sorry ma'am. Our cheapest room starts at 120 a night.

I understand that.

I know, but um, I'm a professional woman.

I'm normally not in this situation

and what's happening right now,

I will get to the bottom of it,

but, um, just give me till tomorrow morning

and I promise I will pay you the rest of the money.

Ma'am, there's nothing I can do.

Now, if you want, I can sell you some chips.

- Lemme see that. - Mm.

Yeah, you got yourself pretty good on that one,

didn't you, Abby?

See what happens when I try to be domesticated for you.

Yep, you got yourself good.

- Can you make it feel better? - Of course.

Let me get you a Band-Aid.

You always have my back, don't you?

Every time.

What?

Your pendant, Matthew 6:33.

Yeah, you know grandpa loved Jesus.

And I do too, of course, you know that.

You don't even know what that verse says.

- Trisha, so judgmental. - I'm just saying.

They put the whole Bible in an app

it only takes a second to look.

I know, I know, and you know what?

I got that promotion the first day I wore this necklace.

So now I just wear it for good luck.

Oh, hi honey.

- Hey sweetie. - Thank you so much

for being here. - Of course.

Even though I don't like you meeting my family

under these circumstances, you know?

- Oh, no. - Yeah,

everyone's been great, your family, your friends.

I'm just glad to be here.

- Thank you. - Mm, [lips smacking].

Can I help you?

Good morning to you, morning.

I don't have any money.

I'm just wondering if you have some food?

My little Benny here,

she's a little, she's a little bit hungry.

Oh, sure.

I have these. I hope it helps.

Yes, yes it does. Thank you very much.

I I can help you with that.

If you don't mind me asking you,

what exactly are you doing here?

Oh, I'm afraid that's a little hard for me to answer, man

'cause the way I'm living, it ain't all that exact.

But shouldn't, shouldn't your daughter

get you some kind of privilege at a shelter or something?

You must be a first timer, huh?

- Excuse me? - Well, yeah.

We stayed at the city center last night

and it was a good stay.

But you don't wanna overstay your welcome.

You know, they have limits on that kind of stuff.

So you gonna tell me your story?

Huh? What do you mean?

Well, how did you say it a minute ago?

What exactly are you doing here?

I don't really know.

I lost my job, my house, my money, my fiance, everything.

Can I have some more?

Sure.

There you go.

Sounds to me like you're in due for a finding.

I just need to stop and smell the roses

in this wonderful journey called life, right?

I don't know. Do you?

This isn't a glass half full kind of situation.

Ain't nobody say nothing about no glasses.

I'm sorry. You don't know me, I don't know you.

Trust me, this is the last place I thought I'd be in life.

Sometimes God doesn't give us what we want

He gives us what we need.

And I'm, I'm sad sorry to break it to you like this, but,

but maybe right now, right where you are standing,

it might be where you need to be.

I'm just trying to figure out all things went so wrong.

You're asking the questions to the wrong person.

Look, let me ask you, in fact, what did you do

that got you here?

Me? Nothing.

Are you sure?

I climbed the corporate ladder.

I thought my fiance loved me.

I thought my best friend cared about me.

I thought every I, I did everything I thought was right.

But you know what?

I am learning that it doesn't matter how successful,

or how hard you work, it just doesn't work out

for people who, who look like us.

Let me tell you something,

all those people at the city center last night,

they look different from us, but we all felt the same.

And seems to me that, that you're searching

for validation and answers in all the wrong places.

Now, I, I don't have the answer

of those people that did your wrong.

They don't have the answers either.

And climbing the corporate ladder,

it don't have nothing to do with this.

Here, here, you take this, now I, I got plenty.

They've been giving them out at the civic center.

That one's for you, here come, come Benny,

say, you say thank you to Miss Abby for the breakfast.

Say goodbye.

Thank you Miss Abby for the breakfast. Bye.

Bye.

All right. So that looks good for now.

Next up on the list we have here.

- Yep, let me take a look. - Okay.

Why does this have Abby Mensah's name all over it?

You know, she's no longer employed here.

Well, right, but I was looking over her SEC filings

and thought it might follow her protocol, she-

Ryan, she was fired for a reason.

So why do you think it would be a good idea to follow her?

Well, she was one of the company's top VPs

before she was fired, right?

That's a subjective take.

You know, you're just better off just

This is Lynn. Yeah, okay.

Of course. Mm-hmm, anything I can do?

Oh, hold on one second, Dave,

I've got Ryan here with, sitting with me.

Yeah, the new analyst.

He's needs some direction on a project he's working on.

Okay, I'm gonna put you on speakerphone.

- Hello, Ryan. - Hey, Dave.

Yeah, so I'm working on our SEC files

and I wanted to know the best way to go about it.

I took a minute to review the submission from last year.

He wants to know if he should follow

Abby Mensah's protocol, Dave.

Abby brought some good things to the table,

but she used some unfamiliar methods

when putting together last year's SEC file.

So I would advise against using the same procedures.

Well, I mean, they seemed okay to me.

In fact, didn't they catch some unusual records?

Yeah, just follow company policy, Ryan. Okay?

Thanks Dave. I got it from here.

Ryan, this job isn't that difficult. Okay?

It's been done before and doesn't require

so much extra attention, so just get it done.

Look, look right here. Last year's returns.

They show a discrepancy. A large one too.

You know what?

If you see anything else from last year's filings,

just bring 'em to me, I'll handle 'em.

Okay, you just focus on other projects.

Yes ma'am.

And, Ryan, the next time you see

Abby Mensah's name on anything,

take a really close look at it

and then do the exact opposite.

She may have been some top rated whatever,

but that was months ago, we've moved on.

Yeah, understood.

Excuse me.

I just couldn't let someone

like you open their own door.

- Why, thank you. - George Strickland.

Thanks, George.

I'm Abby. Abby Mensah.

The golden girl?

- The golden What? - Listen,

I read all about you back in the day.

- Oh, you, you did. - Yeah.

You used to be at Martin Investments, right?

- Right, right. - And then you left there

to make a name for yourself at Dobney.

And now you're here already climbing up the ladder.

Well, I-

Listen, it's just my third day here

and I've already heard your name like 10 different times.

- I don't know about that. - Well,

I know you're a connection that I need.

So you wanna show me the coffee situation around here?

I wish I could. I have an important meeting to get to, so.

So you mean to tell me that you are gonna make my day

a little less brighter then, huh?

- Rain check. - Rain check.

Seek you first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

and all these things will be added up to you.

Seek you first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

and all these things will be added up to you.

Did someone just let you in here?

Ah, yes, your, your assistant Sharon,

she said I could come in.

She doesn't tell me about meetings

she just lets people in my office.

Yeah, and of course, no coffee.

What do you think? - About?

She has one job and that's to assist me.

Oh, maybe she has a lot going on right now.

I'm in the business to be the best.

I have no room for sloths and underachievers.

I will not minimize the greatness

of Sullivan and Associates for anyone.

So if you think you need a pacifier every time you screw up

or don't do your job, you're in the wrong place.

Sorry.

- You're Mensah? - Yes.

Your reports and projections

always turn out to be very precise.

Good work.

Thank you, I I have

actually been looking for the opportunity

to thank you for giving me a chance to work here.

I'm really looking forward to continue my work here.

- So Paulina hired you? - Yes.

Thank her. Not me.

- Oh, okay, of course. - Anything else?

Pharon, I'm sorry to interrupt.

We were just finishing up.

I would like to give my 2 cents for what it's worth.

As Abby's immediate supervisor, I would just like to say

that I think she's done an outstanding job.

Um, I mean, even in a role as limited as hers,

she's really shown significant value to the team.

I think she's got great promise here at Sullivan.

Well, you've succeeded at impressing the executive staff.

Don't mess that up, with them or me.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Pharon, I do need your approval

on these mortgage rate forecasts.

Interest rates are falling rapidly.

It's pretty good for many in our portfolio.

Yeah, didn't I see something

about housing bubble and a bust?

That's a little concerning, wouldn't you think?

All indications show that this is not a bubble at all.

Other analysts agree with my determination.

Your report, you seem

to have an interesting take on the housing market.

Um, my conclusion in the report is that interest rates

will actually soon go up exponentially and very quickly.

So it is my recommendation that we invest in an instrument

betting that the housing market will actually collapse.

No, no other analyst has come to me

with this recommendation.

Look, I think it prudent for us to listen

to the majority voice here.

Mensah, what type of instrument,

in which way are we betting?

Mortgage backed securities will be ideal

if we could get a firm to create an instrument

and we could bet against their housing market.

But my probability, we have a high chance

of not just winning the bet,

but actually acquiring the firm as well, so.

I'm gonna need some time with this one.

Thank you.

I'll let you know my decision at a later time, Paulina.

Sharon, coffee would be nice.

How come no one told me

that a multimillion dollar company can't afford coffee?

Close the door please.

Contradicting me in front of the boss?

You're lucky I don't take things personally.

Well, he had my report right in front of him.

I couldn't say anything different.

Wow.

It's okay and congratulations,

you get to stay on the island.

Barely, I was sweating in there. Pharon is intense.

Mm, but you'll be fine.

Just as long as you don't have to go near him

or talk to him or look at him.

No, you'll be fine.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Oh, thank you so much for everything you said in there.

- Oh, of course. - I really mean it.

I appreciate it.

Colleague, supervisor, friends are for.

Oh, you're sweet.

Oh, oh my goodness. My sweetheart.

Oh my, he got us a hot schwarma lunch.

Probably used my credit card,

but oh well the thought that counts

right? - Right.

So you have a sweetheart now?

Yes, he's probably overindulged,

so there'll be leftovers, do you wanna join us?

I actually already have plans, so-

Oh, with someone?

No, it's not like that.

- Hey. - Hey.

I'm a starving. - Ooh.

- Let's eat. - Okay.

Bye, Paulina.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

I thought that was you, Abby.

Ryan, hey.

You mind?

No, go ahead. How are you?

All right.

I'm getting along, how about you.

I'm good. How's work?

You're not missing much.

I, I, you are you, I'm guessing you're onto

bigger and better things now, right?

Quite the opposite. I'm just an analyst, like you.

Well, I'm sure you'll be climbing

that corporate ladder again soon.

You're a, you're a pretty tenacious woman.

Tenacious? Jonathan used to say that.

- Used to say that? - Well, he's long gone

and I do not want to talk about it to be honest.

Don't tell me you're not over, are you?

- Why would you say that? - Look at you.

He's still has grip on you, you gotta be kidding me.

You don't know anything about me.

I know you, Abby, a lot better than you think I do.

Lynn and Dave, they don't know everything about me, so.

It's Dave and Lynn aren't my sources.

Is that what happened with Jonathan?

Did he find out about the baby?

That's it, I I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry.

Well, look who it is.

I didn't know you still hung out in places like this.

Oh, I'm Ava, his ex-wife.

Um, I'm leaving.

It's good seeing you, Ryan.

So you're Ryan now?

Whoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, ooh, I hit it, babe.

- Hit what? - The jackpot.

We gonna be sitting for a, a long, long time on this one.

- Tell me more. - All right, so look at this.

So I made a contact at Dobney.

Dobney Capital, my job?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Isn't it great?

It's this, dude, Tim, do you know him?

Tim doesn't sound familiar. What's his last name?

Not sure and I saw the guy.

But anyway, he has an in at the firm

and he can get me insider plays.

Okay?

It takes the guesswork out of it, Trish.

This means that we'll know exactly where to put our money

to get the biggest return.

And that means?

We won't have to worry about anything, Trish.

This thing is guaranteed.

Guaranteed? Okay, so when is this happening?

Like after the wedding or-

Wedding? I, no, I'm talking about this week.

This week?

Yeah, Tim's expecting a bull market.

If we don't move now, we'll never get a shot.

- So what are you gonna do? - This is the part

where I need you to trust me.

I can't do this on my own.

What do you want?

You want money? My money?

Trish, we're a team.

We have each other's backs.

I stood by you when Abby lost it.

I need you to stand by me now.

Jonathan, you know I don't have that kind of money.

But you're smart.

You have money saved up.

For emergencies.

I can't even believe you would ask me to-

Well, wait, wait, wait, what's with your attitude?

You're supposed to be excited about this.

You know what? You keep talking about weddings and all that.

Well, it's this, or else.

Okay, so is that a threat?

What do you think?

I'm not gonna do it, Jonathan.

So if you want it that bad, you go figure it out.

Fine.

You want a wedding, honeymoon a good life?

You figure it out, with someone else.

- Who is this? - Abby, it's Ryan.

- How did you get my number? - I just wanted to,

I wanted to apologize about yesterday

I shouldn't have said what I said.

How did you even know about that?

The story should have been dead a long time ago.

I can explain.

Well, I'm listening,

But I would, I'd rather do it face to face.

You free tonight?

- I don't know, I- - Yeah, no, I,

I can meet you after work.

We can discuss things further.

You pick the place, dinner's on me.

Oh, Abby,

- I'm glad I could catch you. - Um, yes.

Hello, Abby?

Um, your report was missing a few details.

- Oh, it was? - Yes.

You missed the weekly percentages

and you didn't calculate future outcomes.

And that's not like you. Should I be concerned?

Well, Paulina, I'm really sorry about that.

I did have some things on my mind and I-

Is there a reason why you couldn't get to it yesterday?

- Oh, I rushed it yesterday. - It's Pharon, isn't it?

- Pharon, um- - You can tell me, Abby.

I, I remember I used to be in your shoes.

You know, honestly, that man is a pressure cooker.

You cannot let him get to you, okay?

I tell you what, you work on this report tonight.

You get it to me in the morning

and no one will have to know, okay?

Okay. Well thanks for having my back for, Paulina.

- Girls gotta stick together. - Right.

Well, I'll get right on it and get it to you.

- Perfect. - Okay.

Did you notice how horrible the parking was this morning?

The garage was packed.

No, I didn't notice.

Well, it's unacceptable.

I keep asking HR for- - There you are, Polly Foo.

Hi.

You know I always love to see your beautiful face

but don't you have some meetings to run?

They can wait. I wanted to see you first.

Oh, you're trying to keep me around, aren't you?

It's not supposed to be that obvious.

Well, I need you to keep your job.

You're worth more than your good looks.

Um.

Yeah, I was thinking of ordering some lunch too.

Perfect timing, I gotta take this,

but you're not off the hook, Abby.

Tim, thanks for meeting me. Is everything to go?

It is on my end. You got what you need?

Just gotta get my hands on a few more thousand.

The deadline. Two days, man, two days.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. I'm working on it.

If you can't give me the money, I can't make any promises.

You know how fast these things move.

I know, I'll get you the money. Just save my spot, okay?

Two days.

Rest of the stuff.

All right, good, good.

We got the socials, the addresses, the bank accounts, good.

And you signed this here?

Yeah, yeah, I signed.

Nice.

All right, I'm gonna get you that account at Dobney,

but if you don't give you the money you're out, no deal.

What is it this time, Ava? Oh, whoa, what?

Oh, he, he did what? Where are you?

Okay, look, I'm on my way. I'll, I'll be right there.

So, now that we're alone,

have you given my project any thought?

No, no, I haven't.

And you should probably think twice

about what you're doing right now.

Abby, Abby, Abby, we could do so much together.

Just forget about it, George. Just forget about it.

I'm, I'm not doing this. I can't.

If Paulina- - Listen.

Paulina's old news baby, in more ways than one.

Back up.

Listen, I could put a bug in her ear for you.

Help get you to that next door, Paulina listens to me

and all you have to do is a couple favors for me

here and there, and you just never know.

- Ava? - Hey, I'm in here.

What is going on?

It's really not as bad as it looks.

He, he got mad.

I said some words and things just kind of got crazy.

Where is he? - He left before you got here.

What are you doing [indistinct].

This isn't you. You can't do this.

I know, how did we get here?

I don't know. You divorced me.

Because I thought that was the only answer.

I was wrong. Aren't I allowed to be wrong?

We can't change what's done.

Let's gotta move on.

But, don't you miss this? Don't you miss us?

Is it us now?

You, you know what I mean?

Maybe God is trying to tell us something.

I mean, think about it.

Who else can we depend on except each other?

Come on, Abby. Why are you fighting it?

There's no one around, no one to see it.

Or hear it.

George. This is wrong.

- Why? - You are not single, George.

I think it's obvious.

Listen, it's, it was obvious, the connection

that we had the very first day.

Yeah, but you're not single.

Listen, Paulina thinks I'm her man, and that's fine by me

because she gives me what I want.

But you know how an older woman is?

Like, sometimes a young fine man

shows her a little bit of attention

and they get all weak in the knees.

Now she is desperate.

But the real feelings,

they're reserved for a girl like you, Abby.

I can't.

Abby, what, what's the matter? You okay?

Paulina, you need to do something about your employees.

Why?

Abby's behavior was completely out of line.

And it has been for some time, if I'm being honest.

How dare you? How dare you?

No, Paulina. That's not true, let me explain.

What is going on?

- If you- - Babe,

I'm surprised you didn't notice

she's been coming onto me.

- Coming onto you? - Wow.

Coming onto you? - I thought it was obvious.

You've been coming onto George?

No, no. Paulina, that's not true.

Quiet! What else?

It just happened. Polly, she cornered me.

- I told you to stop talking. - She tried to get physical.

Let me explain Paulina.

She doesn't need to explain anything.

- Tap him in - Pharon?

Dave, what do you want?

I hear you people treading water over there?

Well, I've heard the same thing about you too.

Ah, we're getting through and exactly what did you hear?

Stop. I know you.

Your confidence hasn't been strong lately, has it?

We're doing all right.

Oh, and your investors,

are they okay with just doing all right?

I wanna know what you want, now,

before I hang up this phone.

All right, all right.

You know how hard it's been these past few years?

Yes, and I don't plan on making it easy for you.

Well, I was kind of hoping you would, Pharon, you see-

Hope doesn't work on me. What else do you have?

They got me cornered.

They've been tracking our federal submissions

and somehow they got into Dobney

and the whole place is compromised.

They? I'm gonna need you to be a whole lot more specific.

I'm pretty sure it's the feds.

I, I don't know how, but I have some suspicions

and I need you to cover for me.

And I should put myself on the line because?

We're underwater here.

I couldn't change this if I wanted to.

You know our reported numbers are inflated.

We're losing personnel like crazy.

It's like they can sense what's going on.

I'm just trying to come out alive.

And my incentive to help you is?

You'll get our investment accounts.

Go on.

I need a place to dump the shell accounts.

We'll include legitimate clients too.

And that way everything will look nice and neat.

The feds will be too busy clearing the dust to notice.

I'm not adding you dupes to my books.

I will tell you how I can help you out there.

Get your team to create an instrument

for mortgage backed securities.

You bet on the housing market

and I'll bet on the collapse.

Are you kidding?

The interest rate is the lowest we've seen in years.

What makes you think it's gonna collapse?

So then why would you be afraid to make this deal?

Okay, well it's your funeral.

Then let's get on it. The quicker the better.

Who's your point?

Point? Well, it'll be Lynn.

All right.

And I'll get someone on my side to handle some details.

- Pharon, I owe you. - No, Dave.

No, no, no.

This is only a deal if you agree to the acquisition

if I win the bet.

- You know I can't do that. - Then call someone else.

Pharon, hold on.

I am just saying we've had so much together

and I don't think we saw it when we should have.

You are the one I turn to when I need help.

When I'm hurt or in trouble, it's always been you, Tim.

I don't know what you want me to say right now

or why this matters,

it's, it's too late to go back.

Does it have to be?

Yeah, you made your choice.

I got to take this.

Hello? Yeah.

Okay.

Yeah, well that's a little bit ahead schedule,

but we can, we can move things up, make that happen.

Well, the director it's Pharon, right.

Okay. I'm on way.

Exhibit A. Let me guess another case.

- Yeah, so? - So,

this is the problem, Tim.

It was never me. I never signed up for this.

We had this conversation before we got married.

So yeah, you did sign up for this.

Despite what you might think, I deserve to be loved.

I deserve to be happy, and I deserve to be first.

You know, I, I really am sorry

you didn't think I loved you, but I did.

I would've done anything to make this work.

You're not first Ava, neither am I.

God is.

I gotta go.

Paulina, this is not what it looks like.

Then what is it?

- I wouldn't do that to you. - Yes, you would,

given the chance you would have.

- You're wrong. - Then why are we here?

I'm not that kind of person.

And I'd like to think you know that about me.

Do I?

I seem to remember through the grapevine

about your previous liaisons.

You too? I thought that was over.

You know, I was in your shoes a few months ago

and I know how you must be feeling right now.

But trust me, this is not what it looks like.

After all that I've done for you?

Yes, after all you've done for me.

How could I do this to you?

I had no one to turn to, nowhere to go.

And you give me a chance

as a coworker and even, even as a friend.

To do that, I'd be betraying you. I'd be betraying God.

And I'm done with that life.

Enough, Paulina. Let's just go.

She should clean herself up.

Wow.

Come on, Abby. We all knew this about you.

Knew what?

I know exactly why you left Martin's.

You've got a little bit of a reputation

and you thought putting out

would get you something, didn't you?

I don't know what you think you know about me

and I don't care.

Reputations, they die.

And that Abby, that existed six years ago

and even months ago, she's dead.

I'm done with this.

Whoa, whoa, Abby.

You have the worst timing.

What are you doing here?

Um, I had a meeting with someone.

With who?

You know what? I don't even care.

Abby, what's going on? Are you okay?

I need to get out of here.

I am sick and tired of corporate America.

I'm just a woman trying to do her job.

Is it like this for every woman, or is it just me?

I think it's just me.

- What are you talking about? - I'm talking about

dirty, disgusting, sleazy men

thinking that I would do anything just to get a promotion.

Did someone do something to you?

You wouldn't understand, Ryan.

Who is it? Who is it, Abby?

You wouldn't understand.

Abby, tell me.

My boss's boyfriend, or whatever.

I don't even know what to call him.

Hey, Abby, what did he do?

I'm fine.

It's actually funny when you think about it.

- Funny? - Yeah.

I'm pretty sure that I lost my job today.

But you know what? It's okay, I'm okay with it.

Things would've been quite different

years ago, even months ago,

I was the woman that did everything for her job.

It was my career first, my job first.

Everything fell behind.

Career before family, career before friends.

It came before anything else in my life.

It really gave me an identity.

And I lived my life like I owed everything

to my career.

I wasn't sure about the pregnancy,

whether or not I would keep the baby.

I already had a baby, it was my career.

And that would make me money, not take it from me.

How was I supposed to get respect

and status with a kid on my own?

So I, I decided to end it.

And it made me feel so relieved.

Trust me.

I know what it's like to have regrets

to look back and know

you should have done things differently

to um, to have made the wrong choice.

- How would you know? - Oh, here we go again.

You're a man. You're white.

So?

So does that mean because I'm different than you

I, I can't understand at all what you're going through?

I mean, this is about more than just Black and white.

There's more going on here that you don't know about.

You need,

you can't even see it.

I care about you, Abby, a lot.

I'm sorry you're going through this.

Here.

Listen babe, I'm so sorry

that you had to go through all that.

Like, I just never in a million years

thought that something like that would happen to you.

But she does have a history

for that sort of thing, doesn't she?

And, and, and for her to think

that she could get one over on you,

Abby's behavior is just completely outta line.

Paulina, honey, you haven't said more than three words.

Talk to me.

Would it be weird if I ask you to pray with me?

A little bit, but I will.

Lord, thank You for Your, Your care, Your provision.

I'm sorry.

Hello, this is Abby

Mensah, first thing tomorrow, my office, we need to talk.

Paulina, weren't you in that same spot originally

when you came to this company?

Yes, I was.

I just, I am saying, let's be careful.

Good morning, Sharon said I could come in.

Morning, Mensah, have a seat.

I called you in here for a reason today.

Paulina has already clued me in on to how you're doing.

So you don't really have anything to explain.

I hold my employees to a very high standard.

I can't be everywhere all at once.

So I trust a few of my executives to be my eyes and ears.

So when Paulina spoke of you, it drew my interest.

And Paulina, she may be many things

but a liar, she's not, mm.

And at this point, I can't afford to have people on my team

that aren't on the same page.

The housing market is on unstable ground,

and there are rumors and whispers

of the interest rate going through the roof.

Just as you predicted.

Mensah, I wanna thank you for your recommendations.

We are acquiring all existing shares

of Dobney Capital as we speak

- Dobney? - Yes.

And I want you to lead it.

- What? - Sir, you have a call.

I'm, I'm in the middle of something.

He says he's FBI.

Gimme five seconds and put him through, get out.

- Well, Abby, wait- - You know what?

I don't really know what kind of hazing is going on here,

but he needs to stop.

Look, this was a surprise for me too. I, I had no idea.

He's now giving you more pertinent information

than he's given anybody.

And that's a big deal, despite your shortcomings.

Abby, look, I know it wasn't you.

Paulina, I, I'm really sorry.

Truly I am. I I tried to tell you.

Oh God.

And is that supposed to make me feel better?

Maybe.

You know, in that book that you keep reading.

You mean the Bible?

Is there anything in there about breaking up?

- Well- - No,

I'm just kidding. I don't care.

You know, I always make my own rules anyway.

Oh my.

Jonathan?

It looks like someone robbed the place.

Jonathan, are you here?

- What do you want, Trish? - I just came to get my stuff.

I have to get back in 20 minutes.

You lucky you made it in time. I sold the house.

What? Why?

You never said anything about selling the house.

I don't have to tell you anything.

I had to make up for what you couldn't give me.

Are you being serious?

You're still on this money making scheme.

Yes, I'm still on that scheme.

Jonathan, if it's forcing you to sell your house,

it can't be that good.

Why can't you see that? - And why can't you see

that great reward requires great risk?

This world isn't run by people who stay safe.

Just look at yourself.

Yeah, me, the girl who has a job and a house.

Jonathan, what do you have?

The opportunity of a lifetime.

Please don't do this to yourself.

Trish, you obviously aren't here to help me.

And as a matter of fact, you're getting in my way.

You are not a part of my life. So stop acting like it.

I'm leaving.

Take your stuff or it's going in the trash.

Yeah, just confirming the meet.

Dobney? Yeah, I'm familiar with it.

2:00 PM, got it.

This Elder guy, why do we care?

He seems pretty low level to me.

We want to kill two birds with one stone, Williams.

You got something on this guy?

Oh, he is got something on him, all right.

Oh, I see, you're trying to eliminate the competition.

Yeah, just focus. All right, both of you.

I got my mind on the prize

trying to focus on a major players here.

Right, I'm betting the rest of the board

will feel the heat show their faces eventually.

I need three copies of every signature form in that file.

Are you okay?

I'm waiting for an executive

from Sullivan and Associates today.

So just let, let me know when they arrive, okay?

Will do. Things have been pretty crazy around here lately.

- What are you talking about? - It's just

that Dave seems a little stressed

and the board keeps having more board meetings.

And even you have been busier than usual.

Okay, well, how is that unusual? It's a merger.

Of course, we're all gonna be a little on edge.

Okay, right. You're right.

I just,

Dobney Capital.

Hi Dave. Yep, she's right here, actually.

Dave?

Yes, I know. I am waiting for him right now.

Yep, I've got all the accounts ready and filed

and, and we're set for the transfer.

No, no, no, I didn't, um.

You, you want me to sign? Okay, sign on your behalf?

Oh, okay.

Can I get those copies?

Do not be anxious about anything

but with prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving.

Make your request be known to God.

Don't look at me like that.

I mean, since you insist on saying no,

did you really expect me to lose Paulina too?

Let me make it easy for you.

Paulina.

How long have you been standing there?

Long enough.

Card.

Food.

Now turn around, exit. You're fired.

Abby

Well, now that you're Pharon's, right hand woman,

may I ask one favor?

Will you please get me an assigned parking space for my car?

- You got it. - Thank you.

Abby?

Trisha.

What are you doing here?

You're not here to get your job back, right?

I wouldn't if I were you.

Why not?

Something's going on.

I don't know what it is, but-

Look who it is.

- I need to speak with you. - We're not hiring.

- I'm not here for the job, I- - Look, Abby.

I don't care. You would, excuse me.

I'm expecting an executive from Sullivan and Associates

if you would get him on the phone.

That's his number.

Hello. Care to meet with me now?

Mr. Elder. We'll finally make this happen.

Man, I am ready.

You have the investments?

- It's all here. - I had to pull some strings.

I got creative.

It does not matter as long as you have it

we're good to go.

- All right. - Follow me.

You only gave me the routing number.

So what's the account number?

735 648 210. It's offshore.

Going on a vacation, are you?

I need to see the world

now it's probably a good time to do it.

I guess you don't wanna be

anywhere near here when the market blows.

Exactly. Just getting my money and getting out.

Did you tell anyone else about this?

No one important.

I I told you not to say a word.

It's just a girl.

I tried to get her to go in with me, but she folded.

She doesn't have anyone to tell.

You sure about that?

Listen man, she's financially illiterate.

If I told her what I was doing, insider trading

with Corral Investments, she'd have no clue.

Is that what you think is going on here?

Well, I think, but that's what you told me.

That's the plan you showed me.

Well, that's what we agreed to,

but that's not what's going on.

- What's that? - A wire.

A wire?

Hey, what are you doing man?

I'm doing my job.

My name's Tim McCollaugh, FBI.

Jonathan Elder, you are you under arrest

for conspiracy to commit fraud.

I guess I should be surprised

that you're here, but I'm not.

I'm surprised.

If I'd known you'd become

the executive of one of our competitors, I guess I-

Well, you didn't and it doesn't really matter.

So you just came here to be cruel.

No, I came here to initiate the acquisition

and secure Sullivan's assets.

I thought you were aware, Lynn.

I guess I did you a favor.

You did yourself a favor. You are now Dave's one and only.

And yet here I am selling the company to you.

I feel like I'm selling myself.

- You're gonna keep your job. - Oh, please.

And we both know that there's more on the line

than just the acquisition.

There's more on the line for all of us.

I'm doing my best to keep us afloat

and I'll continue to do my best.

Please need your signature.

The account information is all there.

I've marked where you need to sign.

You should have everything you need.

I quit.

Pass it along to Dave, will you?

Abby?

It didn't work out with him.

You know,

I forgive you, Trisha.

Abby, honestly, I don't know what to say.

Congrats on your promotion.

- Thanks. - You look great though.

You probably have someone new, right?

Those days are over.

Things can't be the same.

I hope you understand that.

I'll see you around.

Ryan? - No, Williams is right here

he's escorting the suspect out.

Sanders was your target Kramer.

I need everyone looking for Lynn Sanders right now.

She's about five, three dark hair, medium build.

Abby, isn't that your fiance?

Ryan?

It's Tim Mccollaugh, FBI.

- It was you? - Actually, it was Abby.

Me? I, your name is Tim?

Her submissions tipped us off last year.

Those tainted filings triggered us into action.

Thank you.

I'm taking you in for further questioning,

I'll take it from here.

You have the right to remain silent, anything you say

can and will be used against you in the court of law.

Ryan? Tim, whatever your name is.

What did I just walk into?

What are you doing here?

You could have ruined everything.

You're supposed to be at work. - I am, this is my work.

I'm in charge of Sullivan's acquisition now.

Tim.

That wasn't part of the plan.

Pharon, Pharon didn't tell me you were part of the plan.

Pharon? You had a plan with Pharon?

And Jonathan, why is Jonathan getting arrested?

Jonathan is another story.

Another story you're going to tell me another day, right?

You know, you should thank God you got fired that day.

Tim, you hid this from me the whole time.

I'm sorry I couldn't reveal details about my work to you.

But Pharon, Jonathan, that's my life.

I'm sorry, but I had to do what I had to do.

Surely you can understand.

Look, Dave's still on the run.

I got a lot of loose ends to tie up

and a whole bunch of paperwork to do.

So I'll tell you everything later, okay?

Everything, everything, right?

Deal.

Hi, what are you doing here?

We needed to see you.

Hi Benny.

Benny needs to give you something.

- This belongs to you. - Oh.

How did you get my, how did you find my home?

Miss Abby, it's a small world.

We'll be seeing you later.

- Abby, hey. - Hey.

Do you remember this necklace?

Yeah, crown of thorns, I thought you lost it.

That little girl, Benny, she just gave it to me.

What, what little girl?

The, the little girl over there

with the homeless looking man.

The little girl walking next to the man looks,

Benny. - Who's Benny?

Abby, you feeling okay? There's, there's no one here but us.

They literally just walked by you.

She, she just handed this to me, I, I.

You need food, that's what you need.

You're stressed out. You're hungry.

You need something to eat. Come on.

- Okay. - I'm gonna take you to Tacos.