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Bless you, Sissy.

I really needed to hear your voice.

Honestly, Dani, right now,

I am more concerned with Martin than I am myself.

W-What he had to hold onto for all of that time?

Yeah, I know, you were kept out of the loop, too.

So was Kat, for that matter.

But none of that was my choice.

If it was up to me, the entire family would know the truth.

KAT: What truth?

Dani, I gotta go.

Okay...

Since you ended that call with Aunt Dani real fast,

must be some major truth you want to share.

How could you keep a secret like that?

I didn't. I told you.

Yeah, I won't say anything to Kat about it.

You can trust me.

I can, can't I?

Look, I know it sounds stupid,

but there haven't been many people in my life I can trust.

I'm sorry for that.

Maybe trust is rare, like fate.

Thank you, Tomas.

Damn. I can't believe I just did that.

No, I-I'm the one--

No, no, no. I'm sorry.

Like, uh, I-I don't know.

Like, that was really inappropriate.

You told me more than once that we're just friends.

True, but I can't let you take the blame for this.

It takes two to lock lips and all that.

Besides...

Yeah?

I really liked that kiss.

♪ ♪

I'm sorry, Mom.

I just walked through the door. I didn't mean to eavesdrop.

Well, I would hope not.

You already know how I feel about that sort of thing.

It is both inappropriate and ill-mannered,

not to mention embarrassing

to the person you're eavesdropping on.

Okay, okay, I'm sorry.

I just came by to vent.

About?

Who else? Eva.

But that can wait.

I'm dying to hear what you want the whole family to know about.

All right, I'll tell you.

Have a seat, sweetheart.

Whoa.

Anytime you tell me to sit

like I'm a child that needs explaining to,

it's a big deal.

Well, you are not a child.

But it is a serious matter that involves the family

and you should know about it.

Sorry to interrupt.

Mona let me in. I hope it's not a bad time.

Well, actually, it kinda is, Jacob.

This can't wait.

Well, is it about the motorcycle,

the helmet or the accident?

It's about time you got some new intel on our case.

I am here on police business.

But it's not with you, Kat.

It's with your mother.

Yeah, well, call me crazy,

but it'd be nice to know that that particular dead body

won't be back to haunt us.

Of course we discussed it before,

but I'm still worried.

We're talking about my life and my livelihood here.

Because what you told me before

turned out to not be that reliable, Bill.

I got a lot at stake here, too.

My marriage, for one.

I'm well aware of the part I played

in the breakdown of it all,

which is why I cannot let the situation get any worse.

[rhythmic knocking at door]

Assurances, Bill. I need assurances.

Before you cuss me to Kingdom Come,

let me acknowledge that I know

you don't like unexpected visitors.

You do have a way of diminishing circumstances, Dana.

I don't mind unexpected visitors.

My daughter, for example. My wife.

I just don't like when it's you.

You enjoy pretending that you don't like me at all.

But you and I both know...

that isn't the case, don't we?

That's just a thank-you for driving me home

from Orphey Gene's yesterday.

After, you know, well,

the incident with your wife and my neck.

Why are you wearing a scarf, Dana?

It's got to be 85 degrees outside.

I hoped you didn't notice.

If Craig is putting his hands on you,

you need to leave home.

Leave him, ASAP.

How often does this happen?

Not all the time.

You know, just when I've done something wrong, or...

something to piss him off.

You can't blame yourself for what Craig does to you, Allison.

You're so much better than that.

You get it, don't you?

I didn't expect that.

I mean, I never had that kind of understanding before.

But it just proves what I believed since I met you,

got close to you...

what we had was real.

As far as kisses go, I kind of liked it, too.

Well, more than kind of.

But for real for real, you have a girlfriend,

and she just so happens to be my half sister.

I'm aware, but...

and I don't think this is anything you don't know,

Kat's not always the nicest person.

Okay, let's put any opinion I may have

to the side for a second.

Why do you say she's not the nicest person?

Well, you may not know this,

but I'm up to speed with the way Kat treats you.

You mean like yesterday's trash?

If you're cold and sarcastic and mean to your trash,

then yeah, that part.

In Kat's defense, she was right about me.

But only in the beginning,

when my mother had me doing stuff for her that was...

that wasn't exactly above board.

Kat has this kind of intuition.

I don't know what else to call it,

but it gets her into trouble.

As much trouble as it provides insight

into what nobody else sees.

And sometimes Kat can be sweet and funny.

And she's obviously not hard to look at.

Got it.

No, sorry, it's just...

What?

It wouldn't be right to say any more.

Well, you've already stepped in it now,

so I need to know what I'm doing here.

It's not a big deal, it's just that...

Kat and I don't...

hit it off, physically.

You mean the sex isn't good?

It's not that it's not good, it's just...

...it doesn't exist.

Oh.

So, when you said before that it's a good thing

you and she hadn't...

Right.

You meant slept together?

And at this rate, it looks like maybe we never will.

Never thought I'd see the day

where the police came for my mother.

The woman who has been given awards

for how much she's done for this community.

Has the world gone upside down?

Look, it doesn't make me happy to be here,

but since I am here on official business,

I think it's best I talk to you alone, Nicole.

I can't imagine you'd have something to say to me

that my daughter can't hear.

And I can't imagine anything

dragging me out of here right now,

so you might as well spit it out, Jacob.

Proceed, Detective Hawthorne.

All right.

I'm here investigating a report of an assault.

I certainly haven't been assaulted.

Unless, if you want to count the barrage of lies

I've been hit with from my family.

Well, I wouldn't know about that.

But the report claims that apparently

you committed the assault.

[chuckling]: What?

I-I didn't assault anyone.

Oh, what are you talking about?

The claim states that you allegedly

attacked an acquaintance,

causing grievous bodily injury

and severe emotional trauma.

No, she didn't.

It's that woman again, isn't it?

She is the definition of being bat-boo crazy,

and you know it, Jacob.

Just to be clear for the record, Detective,

who filed the complaint?

Leslie Thomas.

They're bruises and they're ugly,

and I-I don't want you to see them, okay?

Call me vain if you have to, but it's embarrassing.

Who did this to you?

Really? You already know.

Come on, Dana. Don't be coy.

Maybe I'll just say I fell into the hands of your wife.

Think that'll work?

You're not gonna say this is from Nicole?

Why should I have to say it? You were there.

You walked through the door

when that crazy woman was strangling me.

But I didn't realize it was...

as bad as it appears to be.

It's okay. Really, it's okay.

I mean, Nicole was clearly way stressed.

And, I mean...

she doesn't take pressure too well, does she?

You know, maybe you should find her a good shrink.

What's that saying? "Physician, heal thyself"?

Yeah, this is my fault.

Been trying to make amends.

So far, I've been about as successful as a sinking ship.

It's because you made a bad choice years ago.

But, hey, listen, don't beat yourself up about it, okay?

You just move on.

And even if it is without Nicole,

so be it.

-Dana... -Okay, no, stop.

Listen, Ted, relax, all right?

I am not trying to put a pitch in for myself.

You'll get there on your own without any nudging from me.

This is quite an ugly little neck problem.

Maybe I will consider you taking me on as your patient.

You are the best plastic surgeon in town.

It's a bruise, Dana.

It will go away

once the body reabsorbs the blood under the skin.

You don't need plastic surgery.

It won't scar, and it's not permanent.

Maybe only permanently scarred my psyche.

Aren't you being a little dramatic?

No, I'm not kidding. I mean, I could really develop

psychological issues from this, all right?

Running into your wife could set off...

[breathing heavily]

...panic attacks, just thinking about that woman.

[gasping]

Thank you for the candy, Dana, but I have to get back to work.

I have real clients.

By the way, Eva told me what happened at the office.

I hope it didn't set your practice back too far.

I mean, that accreditations business

is very important, I guess.

Yeah, I mean, Eva said she was--

She was really upset about it when she told me.

It's all been straightened out.

Oh, is that so?

Eva solved the problem.

She got me a new certificate,

and she managed to do it without getting the practice fined.

That's wonderful. I mean, I'm not surprised.

Our daughter is so smart and very resourceful.

And, uh, she's got my looks and your brains.

-Or is it the other way around? -Dana--

Anyway, I am so proud of our daughter's ingenuity.

And I figured she'd find a way out of Kat's trap.

Trap? W-What do you mean?

Kat had something to do with the accreditation error?

Oh, Ted, I-I thought you knew.

Knew what?

Mm-mm. Ask our daughter.

I've said too much already.

That woman is a wack job, and you know it, Jacob.

You can't tell me you actually believe her.

You were just investigating Leslie/Dana

for attempted murder.

Kat, please?

I've got this.

The accuser.

Did she provide you with details of this alleged assault?

Yes, but I don't want to share Leslie's side of the story

until I've heard yours.

I doubt that she mentioned that she provoked...

Nope. Baited me.

Can you say more about that?

Certainly. I now realize that Leslie's intentions

were to do exactly this.

And stupid me, I fell for it.

So the accusation is true?

It is true that she and I had words.

It is also true that...

I was and am still in a highly emotional state.

I don't expect that I need to elaborate.

So yes, she and I scuffled.

But that woman is just as responsible as I am.

-Hmm. -[Nicole sighs]

Leslie claims to have severe contusions on her neck.

Did you try to... "choke her to death"?

If only I had succeeded.

Mom.

So you and Kat haven't done the do?

Please keep that tight.

It's not really my business alone.

And I don't want to hang out her laundry to dry,

if you know what I mean.

Yeah, it's cool. Not a big deal.

I'm just surprised, that's all.

Yeah, I bet.

I mean, you two have been dating for a while.

What are you, like, a virgin or something?

Well, not me.

Kat?

Whoa.

That's a lot.

I mean, for a girl who acts so worldly,

like she's all that and she has everything going on.

I mean, not that anything's wrong with being...

inexperienced.

But, okay, I guess what I-I mean is, like,

it just seems so old-fashioned.

But then again, I see people all the time,

girls and guys, posting about being straight edged

and abstaining.

For a lot of reasons, it seems like.

Please don't tell Kat I told you.

Me tell Kat?

Are you high? We're barely on speaking terms.

Besides, I'm pretty sure you and that "cat"

will eventually work things out.

Claws, Eva. Claws.

Sorry. And I see what you did there.

She might change her mind.

She already did.

Okay, now I'm totally confused.

You just said you never hooked up.

No, but we almost did.

But then I was the one who abstained.

How long has Craig been getting physical with you?

Pretty much the whole time.

It's like he's always had a temper.

At first he'd yell at me,

and then when he got comfortable with that,

he'd raise his fist up at me like a warning.

And then when he got comfortable with that...

It was kind of like an escalator, you know,

just going up and up and up.

Nobody is supposed to do that, with anyone.

I can't believe you put up with it.

No, but I don't want you to think

that's all Craig is, though.

He's not some type of wife beater.

He's got a lot of good qualities, too.

He's smart and funny, charming.

And, well, as you know, great in the sack.

That has nothing to do with this.

No, but I'm just trying to explain

how a person can be more than one way.

And he doesn't go there a lot.

You know, he doesn't get physical all the time.

Listen to me, Allison. It's not okay.

It's never okay.

Not once, not ever.

You totally care about me, don't you?

That's beautiful. Honestly.

Oh, my heart's beating out of my chest right now.

That might not be me.

You probably have a lot of leftover anxiety

from what happened.

I can tell the difference between anxiety and gratitude.

I'm not surprised, though,

about what you've done for me?

You know, on some level,

I've always known you cared about me, and...

this just proves you still do.

Allison, I would care about any woman

whose husband is knocking her around.

At the restaurant, I told you I have contacts.

My father is Bill Hamilton. Have you heard of him?

Who hasn't? He's a big deal defense attorney, right?

Right. That and a lot more.

He's smart, experienced and has resources.

I'm gonna call him right now and find out what your options are.

No, stop!

Chelsea, you can't do that.

Allison, are you sure you know who I'm talking about?

I do. It's just that...

I don't want you going through all that trouble.

It's no trouble, I--

My dad is the best in the business,

and by a long shot.

I'm glad you're concerned, Chelsea,

but if I wanted your help, I would've asked for it.

I don't understand--

No, how dare you take it upon yourself

to put my personal business on the street.

You can totally trust my father

to keep anything you tell him completely confidential.

I get that that might be a worry in cases like this.

I'm just trying to be a friend.

Isn't that what you just thanked me for?

That's not what I want from you.

I don't get what just happened here.

You know, you don't give a damn about me.

You know, you're just all about Madison, Madison, Madison.

I should have never confided on you.

J-Just leave me alone, for goodness sake, okay?

Just-- Don't help.

Maybe you should just go.

Call me if you change your mind.

I mean it, Ted, forget I said anything about anything.

The last thing I want to do is betray my daughter's confidence.

Dana, if Kat had something to do with the accreditation snafu,

you need to tell me about it.

It's something I should know.

Nope.

Kat told me it was Eva's oversight.

Of course she did.

Do you really think she would...

take responsibility, tell you the truth?

I would think Eva would be honest with me about this one,

since there's no love lost between my two daughters.

Eva didn't say anything about Kat being behind this.

Eva took full responsibility for what happened.

That's our daughter. Selfless to the end.

She's got character, that one.

Did Eva actually tell you Kat set her up to fail?

Not in so many words.

But I know Eva.

And it was written all over her face.

When I confronted her with my suspicions, she denied it.

But she didn't vehemently deny, mind you.

You know, like, "Don't worry about it, Mom.

Uh... [scoffs] It's not that big of a deal."

That kind of denial.

But don't you worry about it, Ted.

Our kid, oh, she knows how to take the heat.

And I'll admit, living with me,

she got used to taking heat.

But still, you might want to take stock

and think about which mother/daughter duo...

actually has your best interest at heart.

The ones who are here for you,

or the ones who are always going on the attack?

[clears throat]

Mom didn't mean that, Jacob, don't listen to her.

She was just kidding.

You know, the kind of jokes you make

when you're hurt and upset?

Is that true?

It was hyperbole.

And like I stated, I barely touched Leslie.

Next time you see her,

run your finger along those so-called "severe contusions."

I bet the makeup runs off.

Did you look at the security footage?

Unfortunately, there isn't any.

Is there anyone there that could vouch

for your side of the story?

Well, Ted walked in on it.

He's the one who separated us.

Were there any other witnesses?

I'm sure there were.

We were at Orphey Gene's, it's a public place.

People do tend to mind their own business there,

but if you dig deep enough, somebody should speak up.

All right, I think I have all I need from you for now.

Well, what happens now?

You wouldn't dare arrest my mother

for giving that creature what she deserved.

Kat, please. Don't you have somewhere to be?

Now that you mention it, I do.

I need to find Eva and tell her

to get her mother to back the hell off.

It's the least my dear sister can do

for all the damage she caused.

Look, if this is getting too close for comfort,

we can just drop it.

No, let's not.

Look, I work a lot, a whole lot.

And I don't have a boatload of friends in town.

And honestly, you're really easy to talk to.

You get it. Get me.

I'm trying.

And it's not like I didn't want to sleep with Kat.

I was into it.

So then why didn't you?

Because she was all, like, ready for it.

Like it was part of some plan.

"Lose my virginity, check."

I don't know. It just started to feel forced,

-like it didn't flow. -Mmm.

You know?

Just a lot of expectation and pressure.

Who wants to be part of someone's sexual to-do list?

Did you two talk about it?

No, I left right after.

I should've stayed to talk about it, huh?

I don't know. Who am I to give advice?

I happen to like talking things out, getting real clear.

Maybe because I had to fight for clarity from my mother.

But as far as you and Kat goes, to me...

it's not even about what went on that night.

It's about what you want to happen next.

So, what is that?

Truth?

Always.

I want to keep talking to you.

I was not expecting to get this detailed

about my relationship with Kat.

It happens when people get closer.

You're really easy to talk to, Eva.

I'm a decent listener.

And a good...

Oh, yeah?

I was gonna say kisser,

but I'm afraid I might be going too far.

Too far for me or too far for you?

It's like, I feel a little guilty

for kissing you while I'm with Kat,

but at the same time,

I don't even know where Kat and I stand anymore.

So, maybe I'm just feeling guilty over nothing.

Look, I can't help you

with what you do or don't do with Kat.

But I'll tell you this.

I feel like we can talk to each other really easily, too.

You want to hear a secret?

If you're willing to confide in me, sure.

I don't have this flow with anybody else.

-Really? -Really.

But now I'm feeling like, am I just being manipulative?

Like, am I just getting you to say things I want to hear?

Because I don't mean to.

No, not at all. I'm the one driving this car.

-But why? -Because.

I'm just gonna say it.

I want to get to know you,

and I want you to know me.

And Eva, I don't feel manipulated at all.

Not with you.

I guess what I'm trying to say is...

thanks.

For what?

For being you.

And for giving me what I'm not getting

anywhere else in my life.

I was hoping she'd be at work,

but Dad gave her the afternoon off.

You should think twice about confronting Eva.

Why?

I don't want to have to come back with a second warrant.

Are you trying to be funny, Jacob?

You're not actually gonna arrest my mother.

Let's be clear.

I'm a sworn officer of the law,

and I'm bound to do my duty, no matter who it impacts.

Now, you're my wife's aunt and a woman I deeply respect,

and I know all too well what Leslie Thomas is capable of.

But that doesn't negate the fact that assault is still a crime.

Then proceed, Detective. Do as you must.

If you need to arrest me, so be it.

Let me go get my things.

-I'll get you a lawyer. -Just hold up.

I'm not ready to go that far, yet.

I'm just gathering information. Thank you for your time.

I cannot believe this. No good deed goes unpunished?

You are the most respected person in this community.

With the possible exception of Gran.

Leslie is a straight-up criminal.

And who does Jacob come to intimidate? You.

Kat, please calm down.

Now, Jacob is just doing his job.

He has to, whether you and I like it or not.

Wait, Mom.

Uh, we were about to talk before Jacob came in.

You said something about wanting

the whole family to know the truth?

That conversation's gonna have to wait.

There's something I need to do right now.

I will not allow you to stand here

and disparage my wife and my daughter.

Is that what I was doing?

You characterized Nicole and Kat as "always on the attack."

What other way is there to see it?

Well, I was just comparing apples to oranges.

I seem to remember that whenever...

you had a nice, ripe,

juicy apple in front of you...

...you couldn't help taking a bite.

Not gonna happen, Dana.

Well, I've got to get going anyway.

It's time to buy some new scarves.

Thanks for the chat. I do love talking to you.

See you around, Teddy Bear.

[door closes]

Hey, Madison, do you have a sec?

Sure.

I just had the weirdest conversation with Allison.

Didn't seem all that weird to me.

In fact, if I weren't in love with you,

I might have been moved by all the concern

you were showing your creepy ex.

What are you talking about?

I think I just got a window

into the connection you might've had.

The one Allison just can't seem to let go of.

Well, if you stood there and listened,

then you heard that Allison is in an abusive situation.

She sure was milking it for sympathy.

Seems to have worked.

What does that mean? That you, A,

don't believe Allison's story,

or B, you don't care that she's being abused

because you don't like her?

Look, Chelsea, as a doctor,

a woman, and a human being,

I would never make light of anyone's abuse.

But in this case, I choose option A.

You think she made it up?

Obviously, I can't know for sure,

but her timing is coincidental, to say the least.

How?

Allison tells you she wants you back,

you turn her down.

Now she's bringing up abuse,

when, as far as I know,

there was never any sign of that before.

You're smart, Chelsea. A woman of the world.

You can put two and two together.

But who goes out of their way to fake an abuse story?

Not much of a student of history, are you?

-Come on, Madison. -Your dad's a lawyer.

Did you offer to help Allison find legal help?

-Of course I did. -And let me guess.

She turned you down?

Yes, but that could've been out of fear.

Perhaps.

Or maybe Allison doesn't want her allegations

looked at too closely.

I'm gonna say it again, Chelsea,

and I hope that as a doctor who sees all kinds of people,

that you take my opinion seriously.

There is something off about that woman,

and I really wish you'd keep your distance.

Well, just so you remember,

I didn't go looking for Allison, she showed up at Orphey Gene's.

I had to help her. What choice did I have?

Exactly. Coincidental.

And just the way she planned it.

[phone chimes]

[knocking at door]

Hey. I got your text.

Thanks for coming back.

I-I freaked out earlier, and I want to apologize.

Okay.

I appreciate your offer on your dad's legal help.

But truth is, I love Craig.

I know he's not an angel, he's far from it, but...

I can't see dropping him into the legal system

and having him tread those waters.

That's your choice, I guess.

I'm gonna be fine. I got this.

Listen, Allison...

I'm really worried about what you have going on.

And I'm gonna say this one last time.

I think you should leave Craig, get help or both.

But I can't be a part of it.

I won't be back to visit, and I would appreciate it

if you don't reach out to me again.

What? Was it something I said?

Honestly? Yeah.

And being in your orbit is just... weird.

And has a bad effect on my relationship with Madison.

Wow. That sounds like true love.

It is.

Look, I'm gonna go now.

And I hope that things with you get better.

But more than that, I think you should lose Craig.

He sounds toxic.

Bye, Allison.

[door closes]

Have we really talked for this long?

[Eva chuckles]

We went through lunch, tea,

and now they're getting ready for dinner.

Look, I better get going.

My phone's been quiet, which is rare.

All those overtime hours you put in finally paying off.

Yeah. This was great.

You going back to your dad's office?

I'm actually going back to my place.

At the hotel.

Maybe I could come with you.

Eva, your mom was here. We need to talk.

[knocking at door]

-Jacob. -Sorry to come by unannounced,

but I need to talk to you.

C-Come in. What's up?

Official police business.

Do I need to, uh, call my attorney?

That's up to you, but I don't think that'll be necessary.

I just need to ask you a few questions

about what happened at Orphey Gene's.

Did you witness an argument

between Nicole and Leslie Thomas?

Uh, who told you that?

Leslie filed a police report this morning.

I should've known.

Nicole mentioned you walked up on what happened,

which means you could be called to testify.

So, is it true that Nicole tried to strangle Leslie?

Not bad at all.

[knocking at door]

Oh, an afternoon visitor.

What a delight for the lonely.

Nicole. What a pleasant surprise.

Not.

I figured you'd be around sooner or later.

Ooh, let me guess.

Girl, the cops came to give you a visit?

Show them to me.

Show me these alleged severe contusions.

Ma'am, maybe we should leave that situation to the police?

I am not leaving until I see these supposed injuries.

[Leslie sighs]

What--

Purple eyeshadow?

I-I can't do that, Jacob. I can't implicate Nicole.

I'm in enough trouble with her as it is.

I'm actually trying to save my marriage, not bury it.

Then you're choosing not to make a statement?

Well, I-I'm--

I guess you're aware that although it's a civic duty

to assist law enforcement,

there is no law requiring you to speak to the police,

or to provide a statement as a witness.

Right, um...

I-I'm aware of that, so, uh...

Sorry, Jacob.

I respectfully refuse to provide a witness statement.

Noted.

Have a good day.

[door closes]

You should have been in the movies, Leslie.

Thank you.

I actually have pictures of the real injuries

to show in court.

Fat lot of good that'll do when the cops come knocking.

Oh, honey, please, I am not opening the door for the cops.

They have been harassing me for months.

So, those bumbling fools,

when they finally do manage to track me down,

my bruises will have since faded, faded, faded...

The only person that finds your plan clever is you, Leslie.

It is doomed to be a failure, just like you.

Oh, I don't know about that, Nikki.

I mean, I think I count up the points

a little bit differently than you do.

Yeah. And there's always another plan.

Because there's always next time.

I'm looking forward to it.

And next time, you won't need any makeup.

[elevator dings]

-Oh! -Oh!

Cousin, where are you speeding off to?

Leslie Thomas is messing with Mom,

and I need to find Eva before it's too late.

You want to go back to the hotel with me?

It's about the book, remember?

Right. The book.

Besides, there's so much crime on the news these days,

and we are outside the gates.

True, and I do worry,

being a young woman alone in the city.

You really don't mind walking me?

I'd be happy to.

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