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What is the truth?

Philip Parker killed my best friend.

Are you Mr. Parker? I wanted to ask you about your son.

I want to know how his life was destroyed by your family.

Robert is suicidal.

You and Daddy groomed him to take over, and then you deny him. Trust me, he's

not going to forgive you. Your sister spoke with him. She lobbied for Will.

You guys remember Jay Lane, don't you? How could you bring her here? Oh, gosh,

sis, are you upset?

Yes! So do me, Paige.

I don't think she's hurt. Probably just gonna...

Let it go. I could be a mother to you, Henry.

You overdramatize everything.

You're

evil.

You deserve whatever you get.

Oh, I forgot you spent the night last night.

Some party, huh?

Yeah. Man, I think I had too much champagne. I don't remember half of it.

I'm not a very good role model, am I?

I gotta go home.

My brother's probably worried.

Oh. You want me to drive you?

That's okay.

I could use the walk.

But thanks for letting me stay over.

Um, Henry, I think maybe I embarrassed myself last night, did I?

No. If I did, I'm really sorry.

No, look, you tried to help me find my mother, and I appreciate it.

Tell Lily I'll call her later.

where you are?

Why don't you go? I'll call you a cab.

No, no, look.

I just need some sleep.

Okay.

I'll tell you, folks.

I don't need to freak out. I just need some sleep.

What did Jaylene have to say for herself last night?

Jaylene?

Nothing.

Your lover comes to the house and she has nothing to say?

Is she an introvert? Your brother brought her here, not me. The affair is

If you're still angry, that's fine.

That's fair.

Scream at me.

Burn the house down. I can handle that. Just quit freezing me out.

Mom, have you seen Henry?

He left early this morning.

Why? I don't know. I guess he had to get home.

By the way, the rat is back. I thought this morning. It's as big as a guinea

pig.

I went to Philip Parker's house yesterday.

I met his mother.

Why?

I wanted some answers.

Did you get any? She said if I wanted to know what happened to Meredith Weller,

that I should ask you.

What?

What happened to Meredith Weller?

Philip Parker killed her.

I know it.

She knows it. And maybe someday, Lily, you will know it.

I've heard that all teenage girls hate their mothers and try to blame

on them.

But you, you are really bringing it to imaginative new heights.

Hey, Lily.

Hey. What's going on?

Nothing.

My mother says Philip Parker murdered Meredith Lauer. Philip Parker's mother

accuses my family.

My mother and I are in this standoff that's getting more stressful by the

second.

Well, now there's a new mystery to solve.

Oh, no.

My brother met some girl Friday night and he's been MIA ever since.

Well, at least he's having fun.

Lily, I couldn't sleep all weekend.

Why not?

Oh, because of the whole thing with your mother?

Then why?

I'm starting to... I mean, I'm... Never mind.

Never mind.

What?

Well, I think I'm starting to have these feelings or something for you or

something. Or something?

Oh, my God. You guys are kissing in

public now?

Traps aren't working, so we're going to lay down these poison packets.

If you have any pets, just make sure to keep them out of this room.

Hello? Yeah, it's Catherine again. Be there?

Yeah. Um, your sister's on the phone?

Tell her I don't want to talk to her.

She says it's important.

It's the fifth time she's called.

Listen, stop interrupting me with the same crap every five minutes, okay?

Hey, that's well. Way to go.

Thanks, Steve.

I'll swing by after the meeting.

Jamie? I'm back.

Actually, Will, I wanted to talk to you about some thoughts I've had.

About the paper.

My day is jam -packed.

Whenever you get the time, just call me.

So, I had a sex dream about Sean Brumper last night.

What? There's something about guys that turns me on.

So, are you and Henry like an item?

What?

I don't know.

You guys are kissing at school.

You're a full -on couple.

He's so... I don't know.

Oh, my God.

Have you done it?

No, Kenny.

You can tell me.

You better not have sex before I do.

That'd be really rude.

I don't think you need to worry.

Maybe I should just go and get it over with right now. Go over to Sean

house and jump him.

I'm late for work.

Okay.

And what do you do?

I'm a waiter. It's just a gig. I've got a million jobs.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. Me too.

Yeah, I had a band, and then I was a rock critic this weekly. Worked for a

moving company.

I was a party planner, and then an interior decorator. And then I interned

Sotheby's. I'm a jack of no trades.

A master underachiever.

I'm a professional dilettante.

Don't go.

I have to.

I feel like I hardly even know you.

Considering we just met a couple days ago, I feel like you know me pretty

But all we've been doing is sleeping together. We've hardly even talked.

Yeah. If I don't leave now, I'm going to get fired.

Okay. But answer me one question.

It's a serious one.

And I need you to answer honestly.

Don't pussy talk.

Okay. Shoot.

Do you like toys?

Toys?

I feel like I get tired.

It won't be the first time.

Hello, Catherine.

What'd you say to him?

Robert. He hates me. What is that, Mother?

Robert.

He's having a tantrum. He didn't get his way, and so he's taking it out on all

of us.

When he didn't get into Stanford, he was a perfect monster. It's like a crying

baby. If you ignore him, eventually he'll stop.

The compassion you feel for your children, it's really inspiring.

Don't make a scene. Can't you see I'm busy?

Evan has manicure.

All he ever wants to talk about is Hitler.

I mean, what does Hitler have to do with U .S. history anyway?

Hitler this, or a third rank that.

Yeah, it's a fanatic.

He's a fascist. You know, he kicked Rory Phillips out of class for chewing gum.

And today he's accusing me of cheating on a pop quiz or something.

You cheated on a quiz?

I was conferring with my notes.

When I get to a...

Not be like Mr. Maddox. That's considered cheating.

Nathan. Mm -hmm?

What's with the second plate?

I'm just, uh, loading up on carbs.

Dad, Henry can't get in touch with his brother. Do you think you could get him

right home after we study?

Sure. You can spend the night in the guest room if you like, Henry.

Uh, I gotta change my clothes for school.

Oh, we can swing by the house tomorrow. It's on the way.

Okay. Sounds good.

Great.

Here.

Thanks, Dad.

Uh, what, uh...

How's that?

Oh, um, we've got some cheesecake.

I could go down and get you a plate. Ah, maybe later.

Look, it's a life, man.

Yeah.

Yeah, hey, um, you didn't understand.

Thank you.

Enjoy what you're having.

Ah!

What are you, 12?

14. You're stoked.

No bills, no responsibilities. I mean, you don't even have to have a job.

You don't have to do the job either. Yeah, but you don't have to constantly

guilty about not being a contributing member to society.

Stay 12.

It's all I can say.

My

mother

is so strange.

I used to not even be allowed to have guys in my room, and now she's

asking me to move in.

You want me to leave?

No.

No, I don't want you to leave.

Come here.

I just feel like I don't know her anymore.

Whatever happened to Meredith Weller, I can handle that.

But not being able to trust my own mother... Maybe you should confront her

and for all. I already have confronted her.

But have you really confronted her, confronted her?

Yes.

Henry, sometimes I feel like you're trying to work out your own issues with

family.

I mean, you're telling me to confront my mother. When you move to Pasadena to

find your mother, then you find her, then you drop the whole thing.

I mean, if anybody needs to confront their mother, don't you think it's you?

the theme to whisper I love you birds singing in the

sycamore tree dream a little dream of me

say nighty night and kiss me

just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me

while I'm alone in blue as can be.

Dream a little dream of me.

But in your dreams, whatever...

You started it. No, I didn't.

Henry.

It's never happened.

So, where's your boyfriend?

I don't know.

Mom, where's Henry?

I don't know. Did he leave last night? I heard somebody walking around.

Mom! What?

Oh, my God.

Can we take him to a vet?

Oh, honey, it was just for a minute. I'm sure he's fine.

We've got to remember to keep the kitchen door closed, Mason.

Come here.

Pump your stomach.

Don't shake him.

Lily, do you have plans for after school today?

I'd like to take you to Meredith Weller's house.

I think you might find it illuminating.

Okay. Hedda Gobbler's sadistic.

She's murderous, a manipulator. Henry, what happened to you?

Now, some say that as a woman in a patriarchal society, she's a victim. I

seem to get enough sleep in your house.

I walked home. In the middle of the night? Why does Ibsen paint her so red?

My mom's taking me to Meredith Weller's house today after school.

Really?

Why? I don't know. It was her idea.

Henry. Lily, am I going to have to separate you two?

You need a crowbar.

Sorry, Robert, I tried that.

You're just going to ignore me forever?

What did Mother say to you, Robert? I know she said something.

She told me that I was passed over because of you.

you lobbied dad for Will.

You believed her?

I would never do that to you. You know that.

They eat their young, Robert.

It's that simple.

You were never going to be made publisher.

Why is it in the car?

Come on.

Is your belt on?

Will, do you have a second?

Yeah, I guess so.

Just wanted you to know, I have hit the ground running.

One more day and I'll be completely up to speed.

Be like I never left.

Well, great. We have a marketing meeting next week. We can go over the specifics

of that.

I know I'm only here because of the lawsuit.

I can tell you're not happy.

Well, it's complicated.

It doesn't have to be.

I understand the position you were in, and I'm not angry anymore.

Thanks, Jalene. I appreciate that.

I'm just so happy for your success.

The best part is now you've made publisher. You don't have to keep

game. You can be your own man.

You've got your job back.

You and I are over. I'll see you at the meeting next week.

Catherine.

How are you, dear? I'm good.

I'm good. How are you?

I'm just fine.

Is this... It's my daughter, Lily.

The last time I saw you, you were this big.

I need a hug. Come on.

Oh.

Well, come on in.

Hey, um... Uncle Maynard.

Are you going to go home soon?

I don't have a home.

Are you sick?

You want me to call you a doctor?

No.

When was the last time we saw each other?

Was it at Carrie Fitzgerald's baby shower?

I think it was.

That was a lovely arrangement you sent me. You always remember me on my

birthday.

Your mother raised you right.

How is your family? They're good. And your brother, Robert?

He's good.

He's working hard.

He was so adorable.

I remember he had such a crush on Meredith, always following her around

little puppy dog.

Is he married?

No. No, he just hasn't gotten around to it.

Oh, that's too bad.

Your mother is like a second daughter to me.

You and Meredith were like twins.

I still think about her every day.

I've just felt a kind of peace since Philip Parker died.

Now, we may never know what he did to her, but at least he's not out there

running around.

He's gone.

I'm so happy to see you.

And to see how wonderfully your life has turned out.

You have a beautiful daughter.

Makes me happy to see that.

Mother?

Sorry. Lily, you really need to go shopping. There is nothing in here for

borrow anymore.

We're the same size. We should be doubling our options.

Jenny, I feel horrible.

Why? Because you're so obsessed with Henry Bello you stopped paying attention

me?

It's like one minute...

I'm convinced my mother's a liar. The next, I feel guilty for even doubting

I just want to know what happened to Meredith Weller. Why? Who cares? It was

like 20 years ago.

I look at her picture and it's like she's saying something to me.

Like she's haunting me.

And she won't go away until I discover her secret.

Do you want to call her from her grave?

Oh, come on, Lily. It'll be awesome.

We'll be like, listen.

Hello?

Why didn't you just tell me that you had no intention of ever promoting me?

You and Dad wrote me off 20 years ago.

Admit it.

Robert. I've wasted my whole life trying to please you.

Don't ever call me again.

Excuse me.

Oh, you scared me.

Paige Harder. Yeah.

Is it Janet Bellow?

I'm Henry.

I'm your son.

My God, what are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

You need to leave. My husband will be home any minute.

Do you need money or...

I'm asking you to go, please.

I can't help you, do you understand? I wish I could, but I can't.

Please don't come back.

Dad.

Dad, um... Um,

Dad, Uncle Nate, uh...

Uncle Nate needs some help, Dad.

Uncle Nate?

Yeah, yeah, he's up in my room. Come on.

What's he doing here?

What's going on, Nick?

You come in here and expose my kids to this?

Get out of my house. Get out of my house and get some help or God's sake.

You're out, mate.

And then Steve, he was in the music business. He was a real downer.

Then there was Jimmy, who hated my family.

How many is that?

Twelve.

Tom, is someone in the apartment?

Well, they already delivered the burritos.

Oh, my God, it's my mother.

Um, just stay there and don't move, and I'll be right back.

Shh.

Mother, what are you doing here?

Oh, I just stopped by to say hello.

How are your art projects coming along? I hope well.

This one looks colorful.

I think you're really improving.

Mother, are you all right?

Yes, dear.

Well, your sister seems to be angry with me for some nonsense, and your

brother... Anyway, I was thinking that you and I haven't spent much time

together. Quality time, and I was hoping to rectify that.

Quality time?

We could go shopping.

I'll buy you whatever you want. The sky's the limit.

Um... I'm a little busy right now.

Maybe, maybe another time?

Oh, all right.

But thank you for stopping by.

Yes, I suppose I should have called before I came.

Goodbye, Beth.

Bye, Mother.

Are you with us, Marianne? Meredith.

Meredith.

Are you with us?

Oh, my God.

I'm going to ask a question.

Are you alive?

Are you moving in?

I don't think so.

I'm having a hot flash.

Meredith, were you murdered?

I can't do this.

Forget it.

What if I get possessed by the devil, Willie?

Would it really change your personality?

I'm out of here.

Can I borrow this? Thanks.

Watch out. There's a ghost in there.

Hey.

Hey.

I went and confronted my mother today.

She doesn't want to have anything to do with me.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

I don't want Nate anywhere near this house until he sobers up.

Hello?

I heard you.

You know, Catherine, I've been beating myself up for weeks over this affair.

I've taken responsibility for what I've done.

But you should take responsibility for your part in it.

My part in it?

You've been pushing me away for years.

It's like I've been living with a cipher.

I never know what's going on inside your head.

You're cold and you're hostile.

And you don't even know it.

The problems with our marriage did not start with the affair.

They started with you.

Good morning.

Morning.

Well, I'm glad I caught you.

I wanted to tell you something.

It's not going to be a problem.

I'm okay.

I understand.

Have a good day.

You too.

Think that's everything.

Sorry it turned out this way.

At least it's over, you know.

At least I don't have to keep hoping.

Yeah.

Lily.

Your mother... My mother... Your mother...

The other night she... The other night... The other night what?

I got the feeling that she doesn't like me.

She likes you, Henry.

I don't know.

No, I know she does. I can tell.

I'll tell you who she doesn't like. She doesn't like Jenny.

Hey, guys.

I'm back.

Finally.

Yeah.

What can I say? You know, I met the girl of my dreams.

She's gorgeous.

She's cool. She's insane.

She's here.

You want to meet her?

Beth, you want to come in?

Maria, I need your help.

Hello, I'm home.

It wasn't me.

I swear to God, I didn't let him go in there.

Sweetheart, it's not your fault.

Hey, Will.

Hey.

How you doing? Good.

Thanks.

Is Catherine around?

Yeah. Come on in.

I called her, told her off.

You know, they may eat their young, but I'm not going to go down easy.

I was thinking today about the time we came back from camp and Maggie was put

sleep.

Who's Maggie?

The cat, the Persian, remember?

Yeah, I know.

She clawed the furniture and I let her put to sleep.

You know, I always promised myself when I grew up I was never going to be like

her.

I'm no better.

That's not true.

Yes, it is.

Yeah.

I'm just like her.

I'm the worst of both of them.

Don't say that.

No, it's true. I am. You're fine.

Yeah.

Come here.

You're all right.

Where am I?

You're at home.

You're home now.

And you can stay here for as long as you want.

Just go to sleep now. You'll feel better.

Just sleep.

Mother, she'll take care of you.

I do push people away.

I pushed you away.

But I can change. I can.

I'm going to get better.

I love you, Catherine.

I love you, too.

When I was growing up and our pets would die, we'd bury them in the

backyard by the daisies near the sundial.

That way, whenever we looked out in the morning, they'd still be with us.

Spirit.

and be able to trust me, Lily.