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[ominous music]

[knock on door]

[woman gasps]

No. No.

[suspenseful music]

[vehicle approaches]

[keypad beeps]

[gate rumbles open]

I always forget how big this place is.

[chuckles] It's just a house.

It's just a mansion.

[gentle music]

Hey. Bags to the west guest suite, please. Thanks.

Uh, honey, here you go.

Oh, uh, please, we have uh, people to help us with that.

Thanks.

I'll never get used to all of this.

Yeah, it's something, isn't it?

And I'm, I'm worried we're gonna be late.

Oh, wouldn't even worry about it. Mom's probably

too busy planning her party to even notice we're here or not.

That's fine for you. You're her perfect son.

But if we're late, she'll blame me.

You know she's like that with everybody, right?

Don't take it too personally.

It's been a year and a half since we eloped and she still

goes on about how I denied her the chance to watch

her only son walk down the aisle. And it was your choice.

Think she's over that now. Our wedding, our choice.

Our wedding, your choice.

[chuckles]

Well, as much as I'd like to continue this debate,

I am getting a little distracted.

Seven weeks today. Can you believe it?

No, I still can't.

How'd I get so lucky?

[phone buzzes]

Oh, sorry.

[scoffs]

What's wrong?

Oh, uh just one of our clients about seeing

the Fuller Park project. They're having trouble selling.

Well, that's great, right?

Uh, yeah.

Come on, let's get ready for the party.

The party, right.

[door opens]

Here we go.

[gentle guitar music]

[inhales and exhales deeply]

It really is great that you are finally getting some

interest on those properties.

Yeah. But, it means I might have to do a tiny bit

of work this weekend.

[chuckles] Don't burn yourself out.

You're allowed to take a break every once in a while.

Yeah, I know, but I want a comfortable life

when the baby comes.

Which also reminds me that you need to have

some rest and relaxation this weekend, okay?

Because I know how intense my mother can be.

[sighs]

I just hope she doesn't hate what I got her.

It is extremely difficult finding something

for the woman who has everything.

No, she's gonna love it. I promise.

I was thinking that maybe we could give her

a gift that she could brag to her friends about.

Such as?

Such as... the grandbaby.

You know, maybe they could announce today that they're

going to be grandparents.

It's still quite early. I don't know if I feel

comfortable announcing it to everyone yet.

Can we just keep it between us, just for a little while longer?

You know what? You're right.

There's a lot going on today and um, I want all eyes on you

when we announce it and the baby. You ready?

As I'll ever be.

You look beautiful, by the way.

Thank you. You look all right.

A-ha.

[indistinct spirited chatter]

[gentle classical music]

[woman giggles]

[gasps]

Oh! [laughs happily]

- Hey, Mom. - Darling.

- Mwah! - Hi. Hello.

Hi.

Well, it's about time. Where have you been?

Sorry, Mom, we uh, we got caught up.

[laughs]

Um, happy anniversary.

Congratulations, Annabel.

Well, thank you, Jennifer.

And I trust the suite is to your liking?

As usual, it's lovely. Thank you.

That's for you.

Oh. Well, isn't this interesting?

Uh, Jen put a lot of thought and effort into it, Mom.

We uh, wanted to get you something that you could keep

forever and was special.

Well, I appreciate the sentiment.

Now you head out to the pool.

There's a lot of people waiting for you.

Okay, great. You look beautiful, Mom.

Thank you, darling. Enjoy.

- Thank you. - Oh!

Even by Annabel standards, this is some party.

[laughs]

You do know not everybody lives like this?

Oh, I know. I live a very privileged life, darling.

[laughs]

But I'm not gonna take it for granted

because I have you to keep me grounded.

Mm-hmm. Uh, there's Carrie and Marcus. Let's say hi.

Um, you know what?

I'm not really in the mood for Marcus tonight.

What is it with you two lately?

You can't be together for five minutes

without being at each other's throats?

I don't know, Marcus just keeps saying

he's a doctor, you know, just like Dad,

and that I'm just in real estate. You know I just...

I don't think he means to upset you, Spencer.

Come on, it's a party. Let's go party.

[giggles] Come on.

Okay, fine.

I appreciate that.

Yeah.

Hi!

Oh, I'm so glad you're here.

I'm having a particularly bad case of imposter syndrome.

Oh, it never changes.

No matter how many of these parties I come to.

[chuckles]

Well, how's my favorite cousin?

Uh, I'm your only cousin.

Business is booming, yeah?

Oh, here we go.

Buddy, I told you not to start a business right now.

The Fuller Park units, they're not selling, are they?

Well, luxury listings are taking a little bit longer

to find the right buyer for. So, uh, but you wouldn't

understand that 'cause you're just a doctor.

- Oh. - Spencer!

No, no, that was good, he got me.

I still feel like Annabel hates me.

No doubt Spencer's ex would be fit right in here.

Apparently she was like the daughter that Annabel never had.

[laughs]

- Uh... - Hello, my darlings.

Hi, Mom.

- Auntie Vanessa. - Spencer.

Ladies.

Hey.

I just had to come and get my hugs

before I get another plate of these delicious prawns.

Mom, it's canapes. They bring it to you.

That's the entire point.

Oh no, I'm not going to wait.

[scoffs]

Oh uh, I'll leave you guys to it. I'll see you in a bit.

All right.

- Hey. - Hey.

So, he gets to go say hi to my dad

before I even had a chance to talk to him, right.

You know what? I need a drink.

Speaking of drinks?

Oh, thank you.

- Um, so about Annabel. - Hmm.

One time she told me that she could never understand

why Spencer ended things with Maddie.

Oh, no.

It's bad, right?

Yeah. Uh, I miss our double dates.

Me too.

Hmm.

Can you please tell me what's going on with our husbands?

They're butting heads all the time these days.

It's so strange, isn't it? They used to be so close.

Hmm, well at least the guests of honor are having a good time.

[clears throat] Thank you, darling.

Mm-hmm.

Forty years together.

Personally, I can't believe William's hung on for this long.

Surely you don't mean they're not as happy

as they'd have us believe.

[laughs]

No, he's definitely hanging in there

because all of the family money is Annabel's.

Hard agree. You know, although

not all relationships are perfect, right?

Oh, something you're trying to tell me?

I'm just keeping it real.

Someone around here has to.

[laughs]

Enjoying yourself?

Yes, thank you.

Cheers to that.

Cheers.

William.

Annabel.

I'm so glad you could make it.

I wouldn't have missed it.

Well, I will let you see to the rest of your guests.

Excuse me.

William.

What is that all about? Talk about frosty.

Yeah. Yeah, there's no love lost between those three.

Annabel and Vanessa don't speak unless they have to

and I don't think William was too keen on keeping in touch

after his brother died.

He's always been super hands on with Marcus

but it was like Vanessa never existed.

[ice clattering]

Mom sure knows how to throw a party.

Yeah, well, she paid enough for it.

Huh.

How are the uh, how are the properties?

You know what? Uh, let's just not talk about work.

Fair enough.

Spencer's had a pretty tough relationship

with his father, right?

Yeah and I don't see it changing anytime soon.

Spencer often feels like he's um, letting his dad down.

He's disappointing him.

Marcus has mentioned that in the past.

Well, speaking of disappointing people,

I better go say hello to Annabel before I get strung up

for not caring about her anniversary.

[chuckles]

And if I do so now I can relax

for the rest of the evening.

Sure. I will watch you from here.

Are you sure we can't come up with like, a secret signal

in case I need your help?

Go, go, you're gonna be fine.

Annabel!

Hey Jen, uh can we talk?

Uh, sure.

Okay. Uh, it's just a little sensitive.

It's... oh, heads up.

I wasn't sure if I should tell you or not but

I think you have the right to know.

Know what?

A couple months ago I was working late at the clinic.

Marcus! Over here. I got someone you gotta meet.

Okay, yeah, uh, one second.

You were saying?

You know what? We shouldn't talk here.

Um, put this in your purse.

Don't show anyone, including Spencer,

okay, until I have a chance to explain.

- Just trust me on that one. - What is this?

I can't talk about it now, but just trust me.

Just, you know what?

It will be dark in an hour. Meet me in the back. Okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Hey, sorry, I just was--

No, no. Michael, Marcus.

Hey, Michael. Marcus.

[energetic jazz music]

Okay, girl, let's party!

Um, is everything okay with Marcus?

As far as I know. Why?

Oh, there's Dr. Clarke. Dr. Clarke. Dr. Clarke!

I feel like he heard me, don't you?

Maybe. Marcus tells me he's retiring

at the end of the month.

Oh, I must be one of his last patients.

Did Annabel recommend him?

Yeah, I hated giving her the satisfaction

but his clinic gets excellent results, so.

When you say gets excellent results, Jen, did it work?

Um...

It did! Didn't it?

Shh! Okay, but you cannot tell anyone. Not even Marcus.

[coos]

[whispers] I'm seven weeks.

[laughs happily]

Spencer wanted to announce it tonight but I said no.

So, if he finds out that I told you...

I'm sorry. I'm just so excited.

You're gonna be a great mom. Spencer must be so excited.

He is. We both are. [giggles happily]

Come here. Aw.

Mm!

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, there you are. I was wondering where you went.

Oh, work calls. You know how it is.

[fork clinks on glass]

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?

I would love for you to join me in toasting

my exceptionally talented nephew, Dr. Marcus Taylor,

who just opened his own practice at Napa Fertility Solutions.

An incredible achievement and I could not be more proud.

- [guests]: Hear, hear. - Marcus.

- To Marcus! - Thank you.

Thank you. Cheers.

Cheers.

[clears throat]

Yeah, excuse me, um, thank you everyone.

I also have an announcement to make. Um...

Spencer, what are you--

Mom, Dad, our gift is much more exciting

than just a crystal vase.

Um, Jen and I would like to give you a special gift.

You're gonna be grandparents.

[guests gasp]

My wife and I are expecting our first baby.

[Annabel]: Oh! Oh! Oh!

[guests clapping] That's, Oh...

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Oh, my God.

[soft jazz music plays]

Hey. Where did you get off to? Is everything okay?

Um, you seemed pretty busy with your big announcement.

Why did you announce my pregnancy to everyone

when we had agreed not to?

I'm sorry, honey. Uh, I think I just got carried away was all.

Well, did it have something to do with William's

big announcement about Marcus?

What? No, I'm really happy for Marcus.

Uh, besides, I would never let my ego get

in the way of what you want or what you need.

And yet, you kind of did.

Um, I'm gonna...

[finger taps on glass]

I know we already said this but I am so excited

for you two! Congratulations!

Oh, thank you, Vanessa.

I will plan your baby shower.

Okay, Vanessa.

It's, it's still quite early.

Well, there's so much to plan.

Right.

[softly] Sorry.

I am gonna be back in a minute.

Where are you going?

Um, restroom.

Well, that's just the start of it.

I am so excited for those two.

- Yeah. Let's get a drink! - Yes.

[footsteps approaching]

[suspenseful music] Marcus?

[shrieks]

Ah, Marcus!

Help! Help! William, help me!

No!

Marcus! Marcus.

I don't, I don't think he's breathing.

Marcus!

Ah! No! Please!

- Stay with me. - Please, please.

It's okay, it's okay. Clear the airway, please.

Marcus!

Stay with me, Marcus. Stay with me. Stay with me.

Call the ambulance!

[exhales nervously]

[ominous music]

[sobbing] I love you.

[sobbing] Marcus, no. Marcus, no.

No!

[sobbing continues]

[zipping]

[somber music] [police radio chatter]

[exhales heavily]

Are you sure you don't wanna stay here?

Um, Vanessa's gonna stay with me. I have to get home

to call my family and tell them what happened.

I'm so sorry, Carrie.

We're here for both of you, whatever you need.

If there's anything, you just let me know, okay?

Thank you.

Thanks, Jen.

[exhales shakily] I'll get the driver.

I'm very sorry for your loss, Mr. Taylor.

Yeah, thank you.

I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that's okay.

My family's pretty heartbroken at the moment.

Um, you think now's the best time?

This won't take long. At the same time,

I am going to need the names and contact details of everyone

who attended the party.

We will be performing a full investigation,

and until we fully understand what happened tonight,

we can't rule anything out.

Well, I'll talk to my mother when she's up to it.

Of course.

The investigation will be ongoing for several weeks,

I imagine, given the number of potential witnesses.

But just quickly,

when was the last time you saw Marcus Taylor alive?

Um, about 10 to 15 minutes before he was found.

My father made an announcement about his career and um,

well, we were are all very happy for him.

And you said your wife was alone when she found him?

I believe so, yes.

How would you describe your relationship with Marcus?

[footsteps approach]

Uh, Marcus and I were, were very close.

I considered Marcus more like a brother than, than a cousin.

And can you think of anyone who might want to hurt Marcus?

No. Marcus was well-loved by everybody.

Um, if you'll excuse me.

Are you okay?

Of course I'm not okay.

No, honey, I, I'm sorry, I just meant that--

I heard you tell the police that you and Marcus were close.

You know, that's, that's not how it was between you two.

Not lately, anyway.

Honey, you heard what the officer said.

The circumstances surrounding Marcus' death are unclear.

There's going to be an investigation.

I didn't think it was the best time to tell him

that Marcus and I had been clashing.

Well, you should have just been honest.

You've got nothing to hide.

Have you?

I was in shock.

I wasn't thinking straight.

I mean, it's too late to go back on it now anyways.

They don't need to know the entire existence

of me and Marcus' relationship.

That's not what I'm saying.

You've put me in a difficult position.

What am I supposed to say if the police start

asking me questions again?

Are you expecting me to lie, too?

No, honey, of course not.

[exhales]

Actually, there is something that I haven't had

the chance to tell you. Marcus wanted to talk to me

tonight about something. He said it was urgent.

That's why I was looking for him around back.

He told me to meet him there.

Wait, what?

Did you ever figure out what it was about or?

Not really, but I keep thinking,

what if I just kept him talking?

You know, he wouldn't have been anywhere near those steps.

That's what we think happened, right? That he,

he fell and hit his head?

Honey,

the police are gonna be able to figure out what happened.

No matter what you think,

you wouldn't have been able to stop it.

There's no need to overthink it right now, okay?

Okay.

[distant police radio chatter]

I think we should go check on my mom.

Sure.

[somber music]

[lid pops]

[drink burbles]

[breath whooshes]

[footsteps approaching]

Hey, Mom.

There you are.

You okay?

Hardly.

Is there anything we can do?

Well, I'm comforted to know that we're all under

the same roof tonight.

But I'd like you to stay through the week. Both of you.

I think it's important that we should be together as a family

at a time like this.

Yeah, I think we can uh,

make that work if you think it'll help.

- Of course. - Okay, good.

I'm gonna head upstairs.

Okay.

I'm just gonna stay with Mom for a few minutes.

[footsteps retreat]

[exhales]

[birds chirping]

[footsteps approaching]

Hey.

Hey.

You okay?

Mm-hmm.

You?

Uh... sure.

I'm off to see Carrie. Do you wanna come?

Um, honey, you mind if I take a raincheck on that one?

I just, I have a lot of work I need to catch up on.

But if I could even concentrate on it is anyone's guess.

I understand.

- I'll talk to you later. - Okay.

[suspenseful music]

[sobbing]

Thank you for getting me out of the house.

Is that his sweater?

Yeah.

Seeing Marcus's wardrobe and looking at his things

and wearing them, it just makes me feel closer to him.

How is Vanessa holding up?

Um, she's spending most of the time in her room.

The police called this morning. Their instinct is that he...

tripped in the dark and fell down the stairs.

I mean, that's obviously what happened.

Like, what else could it be?

I guess they have to rule out foul play.

Ugh.

[pained exhale]

So, something happened last night,

before Marcus died.

Go on.

Marcus gave me this.

He specifically said not to show anyone, even Spencer.

Have you opened it?

Not yet. He asked me not to

until he'd had a chance to explain.

Now I feel weird about it.

He was being really secretive.

He asked me to meet him around back at the party.

Well, I was wondering what he was doing back there

in the first place.

[envelope crinkles]

Spencer's test results?

What? Wh-what's wrong?

I don't understand.

He can't be sterile.

The lab must have made a mistake.

There's, there's no way this could be right.

Marcus must have come across this somehow

and thought I should know.

But why would he be the one to show me?

Why not Dr. Clarke?

These results can't be reliable. I mean,

you're obviously pregnant and Spencer's the father.

But if this report is correct, then there's no way he can be.

You have to talk to Spencer.

Not until I find out more.

Where are you going then?

I'm gonna speak to Dr. Clarke.

I'm gonna catch him off guard.

[knock on door]

Jen, what can I do for you?

We need to talk.

I need to ask you a few questions about Marcus.

Um...

What can you tell me about this report?

I...

You knew about this, didn't you?

Jen, please don't get involved in things that--

What things?

I...

Is what it says on this piece of paper true?

Is my husband sterile?

I was going through one of my filing cabinets

when I came across some results for some tests that I requested

for Spencer a few months ago.

These results?

I have no idea how you got those but Jen, I am so sorry.

How could you miss something this important?

Perhaps it's my age.

But what it says on here is true?

Yes.

Spencer can't possibly be

the biological father of your child.

Well then, who is?

I don't know the answer to that question.

How could you not know?!

I wanted to inform you straight away but, but,

But what?

It doesn't matter. I will try to find out who the donor is.

But as a family friend...

and for everybody's benefit, with what's happened,

please just give me the time to do that.

Somebody needs to be held accountable and I need to know

whose baby I'm carrying.

[doorbell chimes]

Hey.

Hey.

How, how'd it go with Dr. Clarke?

Um, he confirmed that Spencer can't have children

and that there's no way he can be the baby's father.

Jen, that's terrible. I'm so sorry.

Oh.

Come on in.

I'm sure Dr. Clarke knows more than he's letting on.

Maybe if I look through my medical records,

that would tell me something.

Well, when are you going to talk to Spencer?

I wanna gather all the information I can first.

He's gonna wanna know whose sample they used instead of his.

He'd want to help you, Jen.

But what if he can't handle the fact that I am pregnant

with another man's baby?

What if he decides he doesn't want to be with me anymore?

He'd never think like that. He adores you.

While you were out, I was going through

some of Marcus' things and I found something.

His work phone.

[suspenseful music]

He didn't take it with him to the party and I'd completely

forgotten about it until now.

Okay?

I was scrolling through and I found some messages

that I think you're gonna want to see.

Doesn't deserve what?

Why would Marcus not tell me this?

I'm so sorry, Carrie. This must be hard for you, too.

Had you noticed anything different about Marcus lately?

Uh, I guess he was being a bit more distant.

But if Marcus knew this, he would have told me.

You don't think Spencer has something

to do with this, do you?

No, he and Marcus were clashing lately

but he would never do anything to hurt you.

- I'm gonna try this number. - No.

No, we don't know who this is or what they're capable of.

I think we should call the police.

Let's first find all the information ourselves

and then we'll go to the police. Maybe we'll recognize the voice.

Either way, just hang up when you hear their voice.

Don't let them know who you are.

[call beeps on]

[call rings]

[call clicks off]

[phone vibrates]

"Whoever this is, stay out of it, or you'll regret it."

What are you going to do?

[birds chirping]

Thank you.

Thanks.

[footsteps approaching]

How's everyone holding up?

Oh, hey Mom. Did you get some sleep?

Oh, not really. Any plans for the day?

Well, Carrie's going through Marcus's things.

I said I'd give her a hand.

I see. It's a little early for that, don't you think?

That's what I thought but she said it makes her

feel closer to him.

Oh. Well, let her know we're thinking about her.

Since uh, Jen's taking our car, uh can I borrow yours?

I'm seeing Andrew Clarke for brunch

but I can drop you first, if that works?

Sure.

Well, try and enjoy your day.

[curious music]

You would tell me if this was all

too much for you, wouldn't you?

Of course I would.

No, I, I wanna be here

because if Marcus was involved in any of this, I want to know.

- Let's go in, then. - Let's review.

I'll look around. You keep the receptionist talking.

Hundred percent sure he won't be there?

How may I help you?

Hi, I'm Carrie Taylor, Dr. Marcus Taylor's wife.

Yes, of course. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you. I've been meaning to stop by his office

and collect a few of his things. I just haven't had

the chance yet. Do you think you could help me with that?

Of course. Please, follow me.

Thank you.

[suspenseful music builds]

The nurses packed some of the things up already.

Yeah, I'll uh, figure it out.

I'm so sorry. I should get back to work but again,

take all the time you need.

Um, could you ha-, hand me that?

Sure.

He uh, bought this for me when we first met.

We were both in Thailand. It was a few years ago.

On separate bachelor and bachelorette parties,

if you can believe that coincidence.

That's really sweet.

He um, he approached me at a bar, with like, the cheesiest

pick up line, but I didn't mind because he had a nice smile.

He asked me to dinner the next night and we were walking

along the beach and we saw one of those stands

that sells souvenirs. And this one caught my eye.

Completely overpriced, of course, but...

I told him to keep it here so that he could look at it

and think of that night and, and smile.

[sobbing]

Sorry, I'm rambling.

[tense music building]

[frame thuds]

Did you hear that?

Uh...

[breathes shakily]

[glass shatters]

It just slipped out of my hands. I'm so sorry.

Ugh, I'm a mess.

It's all right.

Thanks so much for your help.

[breathing nervously]

Oh, God. Did you find anything?

Yep.

Um, what are they?

Medical files. One is mine and Spencer's

and the other is for an anonymous donor.

Okay. I thought everything medical was digital these days?

Dr. Clarke has resisted to change.

Do you think the two files are linked?

I found them locked in his desk.

There must be some reason why these two files are hidden

and all the others are stored in cabinets.

We can't open these here.

Okay.

Let's go.

[insects chirping]

So, we still don't have a name for the second donor.

But we do have the name of the nurse, Beatriz Morales.

An older woman who looked after me and Spencer.

She was really kind. Maybe I can find her number.

Hmm.

Oh, got it. Maybe she knows something.

Susannah Barclay. Does that name mean anything to you?

Not that I could think of.

Look, Spencer donated his sample on the same date

and at roughly the same time as Donor 13078.

It looks like they got mixed up.

Which means Donor 13078, whoever he is,

could be the biological father of my baby.

Well, what do they mean by photographs?

Yeah, I read somewhere that donors will often submit photos

from childhood so that when clients are choosing,

they have a better idea of the genes they're working with.

You know, eye color, hair color, and so on.

Looks like somebody didn't want this donors identity

to be discovered.

But could you really identify a grown adult

from childhood photos?

Not if it was a random donor.

But if it was somebody you might know.

Then what would they do to keep their identity a secret?

Somebody's taken the files.

They were in my top drawer. Locked in there.

Now look, you and I have the only copies.

Mine are locked up safely at home. Amy!

Yeah?

Was somebody in my office today?

No, don't think so.

Although, Dr. Taylor's wife did stop by the clinic.

She picked up a few of his things.

Thank you, Amy. That'll be all.

Listen, I think I can find them.

Certain I know who took them.

[tense music]

[phone vibrates]

These were taken the day we got engaged.

Oh, they're such great shots.

Oh, I never knew Marcus had blond hair when he was a baby.

I've never seen this one. What a sweet photo.

Oh, I still haven't spoken to Spencer about the baby.

You know there's never going to be a good time

to tell him, right?

It's just, his behavior has been kind of erratic lately.

I have no idea how he's going to react.

I got you.

[car approaches]

Dr. Clarke.

Jen?

Why did Beatriz Morales leave the clinic?

What happens between me and my employees is confidential,

as I'm sure you understand. I couldn't possibly comment.

I'm sure the local residents and the medical board

would be very interested to hear what goes on

behind the scenes at their leading fertility center.

You wouldn't.

It would embarrass the Taylors. Annabel would never forgive you.

Why don't you tell me what I need to know

and we can leave it at that?

You've been working with Beatriz Morales for years.

Why did you suddenly fire her?

Fired? I never fired her. She retired.

She'd been planning to do it for years.

This is really none of your business.

I need answers, Dr. Clarke.

First you mix up my husband's sample with somebody else,

and then the nurse on file suddenly retires?

Did you take the files, Jen?

Who else has access to the samples, other than you?

[stammers] My nurse, uh, lab technician.

Wh-what's this got to do with?

Is everything okay, Dr. Clarke?

You seem very anxious. Who replaced Beatriz Morales?

Well, I don't see how that's relevant.

It's a simple question.

Fine. A recently qualified young nurse left her resume

at our reception desk a couple of weeks before Bea left.

I was in need of some help at the clinic

and her references were exemplary.

Jen, whatever you're getting at here, you're wrong.

And taking that file, it's illegal.

I could have you arrested.

Could I also have you arrested?

Please. Excuse me.

[engine starts]

[gentle birdsong]

[footsteps approaching]

[clears throat]

Hey.

Hi.

So, listen, I know we said we'd spend a few more days here

but um, I was thinking we should head home tonight.

I can't leave Carrie. Not yet.

Carrie has Vanessa and other people here.

Mom's always here she can talk to, and, and Dad.

No offense, but I can't imagine Carrie wanting to talk

to either of those two about her feelings.

Fine. But um, you don't need to spend

every waking moment with her.

She needs me, Spencer.

Yeah.

Does your dad always spend this much time

locked in his office?

Yeah. He has for years.

Remind me when the baby comes to do the exact opposite.

I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him as a kid and uh,

well, I intend to do things differently.

Uh, Spencer, wait. Do you have a minute?

Uh, actually, sorry honey, I don't.

I have to get to the showroom to set up a viewing, so.

Okay, well make some time later. It's important.

Of course.

I'll grab a coffee and bring it down to you.

Sounds good. I uh, I really have to run.

[upbeat music]

[Amy and Annabel laughing]

I agree. I love traveling as well.

Yeah, I loved it over there.

Food was amazing. But I am happy to be back.

Jennifer? Jennifer.

Hey, Annabel.

I thought you were spending the afternoon with Carrie.

Uh, not until later today.

Jennifer, this is Amy Collins.

She's the daughter of a friend of mine that I've known

since kindergarten. Can you imagine?

I'm surprised our paths haven't crossed before now.

I've been traveling Asia for most of this year.

Well, it's lovely to meet you, Amy.

I'm off to meet Spencer. I'm just waiting for coffees.

Oh. Well, we should go. You should get off your feet.

Oh, it's fine.

You should sit. Really.

- Ready? - Mm-hmm.

"Me and my favorite godmother."

[phone beeps on]

[call dials]

Hey, is everything okay?

Dr. Clarke's new nurse, Amy Collins,

is Annabel's goddaughter, and they're super close.

Listen, you knew what you're getting yourself into.

It's too late to complain about it now.

Spencer?

I gotta go. I'll talk to you later.

[call beeps off]

Hey, you were uh, you were quicker than I thought you'd be.

Uh, what was all that about?

Oh um, one of my realtors is having trouble

closing a deal, so.

Well, it didn't sound like you were talking

to one of your employees.

Honey, is, is everything okay?

I'm just worried about Carrie, that's all.

I get it. I feel for her. I really do.

But shouldn't you be focusing on you and the baby?

Hmm? Why don't you go back to the house?

Mom and Dad are out apparently, so you can have the whole place

to yourself. And if I don't get too caught up with work

I'll come back and join you.

Good idea. I think I'll do that.

- Okay. - Hmm.

[rattling in distance]

[tense music]

[exhales]

[lock clicks]

[footsteps pass]

[breathes shakily]

[door banging]

[knocking on door]

Jen? Jen, you in there?

[exhales shakily]

Yes. Yes, I'm here.

Honey, what's wrong? Are you okay?

There's somebody in our room going through our things.

What? Did they hurt you?

I, I hid in here to get away from them.

Okay, just yeah, stand up for a second.

If you didn't see them, maybe they fled.

Um, okay. Everything's okay.

Now just breathe. Just breathe, okay. Here, it's okay.

Um, let's go have a look, okay?

[exhales]

Well Jen, I think it's safe to say that they're gone.

Why would somebody do this?

Well, presumably looking for money and valuables.

Uh, it looks like all my jewelry is still here.

Do you think they escaped from the balcony?

It's quite possible.

[tense music]

Are you sure there's nothing missing?

Uh, not that I can see.

Well, I uh, I better call Mom.

Just tell her what happened.

Oh, please, just clean it up.

Well, nothing of mine's missing but the security system

has been disconnected.

Well, that explains why it didn't go off.

And if that's easily tampered with

then it's not up for the job, is it?

Now what I can't wrap my head around is why they bothered

breaking and entering and didn't take anything.

Obviously Jen interrupted them.

Why would they go straight upstairs? They didn't even

touch the ground floor.

It's like they knew exactly what they were looking for.

Perhaps we should not overreact, Annabel,

and just be grateful that nothing was actually stolen.

I'm calling the police.

And let's see if they think that I'm overreacting.

Yes, because they haven't been here enough lately.

Police? I'd like to report a break-in.

[suspenseful music]

None of the other rooms were even touched.

They were after the files.

Somebody's clearly pretty desperate

to get their hands on them.

Look, I've been thinking,

the last thing I'd want is for anything to happen to you.

You've been through enough.

Maybe I shouldn't have gotten you involved in all of this.

Jen, it's fine.

I'm not leaving you to do this by yourself.

And I need to know what happened to Marcus.

We're gonna see this through,

together, no matter what it takes.

Are you sure?

You're family. Of course I'm sure.

Okay, well, I'll see you soon.

[call beeps off]

[sighing]

[wistful music]

[photo crinkles]

[gasps]

[shaky inhale]

What the?

[door creaks open]

The stolen folders.

And what are these? Another copy.

[exhales nervously]

Barclay.

Does that name mean anything to you?

Hey. Wow, you look beautiful. Are you uh, coming to dinner?

You know, actually I'm not feeling so great.

Um, morning sickness, I guess.

If it's okay with you, I think I'll skip dinner.

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Is there anything I could bring you?

I'll be fine once I lie down for a bit.

Okay, well call me if you need me, okay?

Okay. Um...

um, does your mom have a middle name?

Uh yeah, it's Susannah. Why do you ask?

[ominous beat]

I've just been thinking about baby names.

It might be nice to use it somewhere if we have a girl.

You'd really consider that?

Sure. It might help me get in her good books.

[chuckles softly]

It's a lovely thought, honey. Call me if you need me, okay?

Okay.

[tense music]

[phone ringing]

Everything okay?

I'm coming over.

Annabel is Susannah Barclay.

The name written on the donor file. She used her middle name

and her maiden name to create a pseudonym.

So, the anonymous donor is somebody close to Annabel.

Um, give me a second. I'm gonna send you something.

[shutter snaps]

[phone pings]

[exhales]

It's the baby shot of Marcus from my house.

It's also the photo that was missing from the hard copy

of the file, for Donor 13078.

Somebody must have photocopied it before the photo

was ripped out, and somehow, a, a copy of it ended up

hidden in a secret compartment in William's office.

So, William's behind this?

I, I don't know. Maybe?

But either way, I need to get these files out of here

before they figure out what I've done.

Just to be clear,

your secret donor is Marcus?

It's looking that way.

But we were, we were gonna start planning a family and I--

But, but remember the messages on Marcus's second phone?

Yeah, I don't think Marcus knew.

The mix-up at the clinic was deliberate.

Somebody accidentally swapped Marcus's with Spencer's?

Because if Spencer couldn't have children,

he and Marcus being cousins, they would share

some of the same genetic makeup.

Exactly.

And we know Dr. Clarke knew that Spencer was sterile

but is he capable of orchestrating something

as underhanded as this?

He was about to retire. Why would he risk his reputation

as a respected physician, and for what gain?

Well, if he's not behind this then who else knows that

Spencer can't have children?

What if it's Spencer?

[rustling] What if he's behind

all of this in some

elaborate plan to cover up his own sterility?

He can't be. This is your husband we're talking about.

I hope you're right.

But what if you're not? You know, I've caught him--

I've caught him lying a few times lately.

I can't believe I'm saying this but

I don't know if I can trust him anymore.

Jen.

What if he asked Marcus for help

and Marcus refused,

and that's why they'd fallen out?

I mean, we've been struggling to find a reason for the fact

that they couldn't stand each other lately.

What if this is it?

Jen, there must be some other explanation.

Maybe, but I'm struggling to find one.

He doesn't feel like the man I married anymore.

What if he's betrayed us both?

Come over as soon as you can get away.

Okay, bye.

[call beeps off]

[keys rattle]

[screaming]

[grunts]

[ominous music]

Carrie. Carrie!

Can you hear me? Please wake up.

You're gonna be okay.

You're gonna be okay.

An ambulance is on its way. You're going to be fine, okay?

[distant sirens approaching]

I'll let you know if we have any more questions.

Thank you.

Why do you look so familiar?

[tense music]

[exhales]

Amy Collins.

[call dials]

You've reached Detective Matthews. Leave a message.

Detective Matthews, please give me a call

when you get this. I found a note I think

you might want to see.

What did Carrie ever do to deserve this?

I know, after all she's been through.

But the doctors think she'll make it through, right?

They need to do some more tests but

she's conscious and responsive so that's the main thing.

The police called yesterday.

They've ruled Marcus's death an accident. Officially.

What?

I thought the police said that they'd need several weeks

before they make a final determination?

I know.

But the case is now closed

and now we can move forward. As hard as it's gonna be.

We have the baby to think about.

And he or she will give Mom and Dad

something nice to focus on.

This is the grandchild they've always wanted.

Were your parents pressuring you to have children?

I mean, a little.

But what parent doesn't want to be a grandparent?

You know, it means that the family can live on

when they're gone.

And you never thought about having kids with Maddie?

You were together ten years, right?

I mean, sure, we thought about it.

But you know, the timing was never right.

I guess...

I always knew, deep down inside, that things wouldn't work out.

Everything's okay between us though, right?

Of course.

A lot has happened. But you're right,

we just need to make the best of the situation.

Stay as positive as possible.

Yeah.

[footsteps receding]

[ominous music]

[phone beeps off]

[phone beeps on]

[tense music]

Listen, I want out.

Hurting people was never the plan.

I could go to jail for this.

[door shuts]

I gotta go.

[call beeps off]

Oh, sorry, I didn't hear you.

I just walked in. Is Dr. Clarke available?

You're Jennifer Taylor, right? We're expecting him in

but he must be running late.

You're more than welcome to take a seat and wait.

That's all right. I'll come back later.

[door opens]

[call dials]

Detective Matthews.

It's Jen Taylor. I know you're about to close

Marcus's case but before you do--

Mrs. Taylor, this case is still very much open,

particularly after what just happened to Carrie Taylor.

Uh, so you didn't tell my husband that you've already

recorded the case as an accidental death?

I did not.

And what about the break-in that Annabel Taylor reported

a few days ago? Is that still being investigated?

What break-in?

[ominous music]

Thank you, Detective.

[brakes squeal]

[tense music]

[zipping]

[distant thudding]

Hello?

Is somebody there?

[exhales]

[ominous music]

What are you doing here?

No. No! No, no, no, no, no, please.

I, I haven't told anyone. I promise.

I've done everything you've asked. Please! No!

[gasps]

No. No.

[breathes shakily]

[call rings]

911, what is your emergency?

I need an ambulance.

[knocking]

Vanessa. Vanessa!

[knocking continues]

Jen.

I'm sorry to just show up like this.

I wasn't sure if you'd be here or at the hospital with Carrie.

I was just on my way back.

I just stopped by to grab her a few things.

Vanessa, I don't know who else I can trust.

Can I come in?

Yes, of course. Of course.

Come on.

Marcus might be the biological father of my baby.

I know. It's hard to believe.

But a few days ago I found out that Spencer

can't have children. - What?

Meaning, it couldn't have been

his sample that made the treatment successful.

We found this photo of Marcus in a file

of one of the clinic's anonymous donors.

The donor file was attached to Spencer's and my file.

That might not mean anything.

Things were off between Spencer and Marcus.

And Carrie and I couldn't figure out why.

Spencer knew he was sterile for years. His ex confirmed it.

Marcus was a good person, Jen. He would never harm

anybody that he cared about.

I'm not sure that Marcus knew it was his.

From what I can tell, he wanted to tell me

but somebody stopped him.

Stopped?

You mean...

you don't think your husband had something to do with this?

I can't see who else it could be.

I'm gonna make us some tea.

I was married to William's brother until he died

about a decade ago.

We had a difficult marriage.

And back then, William was very...

charming.

I'm ashamed to say we had a brief affair.

And you got pregnant.

He forced me to pass Marcus off as my husband's

and said if I told anybody the truth, he would

single-handedly make sure my baby disappeared

and I would never see Marcus again.

Did Annabel know about the affair?

Not to my knowledge.

But I wouldn't put anything past her.

Yeah, actually me neither.

[phone buzzes]

[inhales shakily]

What is it?

I'm, I'm going back to the Taylors to grab my things.

I, I don't feel safe there anymore.

I better go with you.

No, you stay here. Spencer is probably at work.

I'll be in and out before they even know I'm there.

I need to get the files.

I'm gonna go to the police and tell them everything.

Come back here when you're done.

[phone buzzing]

Uh, it's Spencer.

Well, at least you'll know where he's at.

[call beeps on]

Hey.

just thinking about you.

Were you?

Where are you? Are you at the hospital with Carrie?

No.

Listen, Jen, I heard what happened to Dr. Clarke

and I know you must be thinking that I--

Did you hurt him?

Were you the one who killed Marcus?

Did you arrange for Carrie to be attacked?

Jen, I--

Did you kill Beatriz Morales?

What? No, Jen, that-- you have to believe me.

It wasn't me.

I never intended for anyone to get hurt.

I wish I could believe you.

Meet me somewhere.

Um, or I can come to you. Where are you?

Listen, I know that we've been distant this week but

I also know that you wanted to talk. So, let's do it.

I love you, Jen.

You have to understand, I did this for us.

Did what, Spencer?

What exactly did you do?

No, not on the phone.

Then where? The house.

- No, don't come to the-- - Spencer?

[call beeps off]

Spencer?

Everything okay?

Um, sure.

Be as quick as you can.

Who was that?

Oh, uh, that was just, that was just somebody

from work. But I won't bore you with the details.

Come out to the pool. I'll pour you a drink.

Mom. This has gotten so out of control.

I did what I had to do to get you what you want, Spencer,

a child. A family of your own.

Yeah, but no one was ever supposed to die.

If I had known that, I wouldn't have come to you.

What's done is done. Now we can't take it back.

I'll see you downstairs.

[inhales and exhales deeply]

[blows out breath]

[door opens]

[tense music]

[zipping]

Jennifer?

There you are.

Oh, Annabel, hi.

Sorry but I can't talk right now. Spencer's expecting me.

I believe you'll find him in the office with his father.

Going somewhere?

Um, please, I--

I have to admit, you're smarter than I thought you were.

It wasn't Spencer. It was you.

Well, I warned you several times to stop.

I warned you. And you refused.

Those threatening messages, that was you.

You should be thanking me, Jen.

You got what you wanted, didn't you.

A baby.

It's the only thing you've ever cared about.

And if you hadn't gone on and on for such a long time

about wanting to start a family, we wouldn't have had to go

to such great lengths to make it happen for you.

If anyone was pressuring Spencer, it was you and William.

[laughs incredulously]

That's not what Spencer saw.

He said he couldn't give you the only thing in the world

that you dreamed of, a child of your own.

And what did you do about it?

I thought you had all the answers.

[trembling exhale]

Did you try to kill Dr. Clarke?

Well, unfortunately, he gave me no choice.

He's not blameless. He knew exactly what he was doing.

By helping you swap Marcus's sample with Spencer's?

Did Marcus know?

Marcus shouldn't have found out.

But Clarke was such a disorganized fool,

leaving his files laying all over the place.

I should not have trusted him with keeping copies.

What about Amy Collins?

You had her beat up Carrie and Beatriz.

My goddaughter has secrets of her own.

Secrets that require money. And given the right amount,

she would do just about anything for me.

Let me go. Let me go!

You are not getting away with this, Annabel.

You might want to rethink that call.

[ominous music]

[file slaps on desk]

So...

everything I suspected about you and your mother is true.

If you say so.

Now are you gonna help me or not?

[scoffs]

[laughs incredulously]

Please, don't do this, Annabel. Don't do this.

[footsteps approaching]

Annabel!

What the hell are you doing?

Mom, please, don't do this.

Put the gun down.

Don't come any closer.

Honey, please, be rational.

You're clearly not well.

I'm relieved that I don't have to pretend

to be part of a perfect marriage.

What are you talking about?

Because it's exhausting.

Mom, please let's just talk about this.

There's no need to let this get even more out of hand.

Oh no, there's every need.

Listen to me, if anything happens to Jen or that baby.

It's all about the babies, isn't it, William?

I'm not as stupid as you think I am.

I know about your affair with Vanessa.

And I know that Marcus was your son.

Dad, what?

[tense music]

What did you do?

Oh, you haven't been able to put it together?

Oh, are you really that clueless, William?

She killed him.

You killed him.

[footsteps approaching]

Expecting someone?

[scoffs]

I'm not doing this anymore. Okay, especially since Spencer

announced the pregnancy to everyone.

Jen has a right to know the truth.

And what is that exactly?

Because there's a paper trail saying that you're the donor,

just like any other anonymous donor going through

Clarke's clinic. And that little mix up,

well, it was just an unfortunate accident.

That was for my family. That wasn't yours to take.

There's no need to be rash, Marcus.

We have an agreement. Remember?

And you just started your business.

This would be a very public trial and your business

would be decimated before you even started.

That's not an agreement. That's blackmail.

But you know what? I don't care.

So do whatever the hell you wanna do.

I'm warning you.

Yeah? Or what?

I'm gonna do what I should have done weeks ago.

There's nothing you can say to stop me.

Marcus, no!

[grunting]

[thudding]

[breathing shakily]

[tense music]

You killed my son.

No!

Mom, stop! What are you doing?

Spencer, don't come any closer.

Mom.

- [grunts] - Jen!

- [grunting] - Mom!

[thudding]

Mom!

[breathing shakily]

I think the bullet just grazed me.

Help is on the way.

You're gonna be okay, Dad.

Thanks, Spence.

Jen, please forgive me.

No, I was just scared of losing you.

I never wanted you to get hurt.

You've been living a lie for months.

I felt like a failure. I always have.

And the worse that it got for me,

the more Marcus morphed into the perfect son

that my father always wanted, the harder it was for me.

Well, I guess the sample swapping was Annabel's idea?

She was just trying to protect me.

I didn't know it was happening until it was already done.

What about the fact that you can't have children?

I know you found out years ago, way before we even met.

I was hoping that it was all some mistake.

That there was still a possibility

that you and I could. Dr. Clarke, he insisted

on doing all these tests, and I, I didn't know what to do.

So you went to your mother for help?

Yes.

God. Why didn't you just come to me?

Marcus might still be alive.

Then I think that Mom just, I think she panicked.

Neither of us wanted Marcus to die.

[inhales deeply]

You knew what she did and you didn't do anything about it.

Which makes you just as much to blame as she is.

[distant sirens approaching]

[somber music]

I'm just glad they could stop the bleeding.

I'll be fine, thanks.

What are you gonna tell them?

Everything.

Is there any way?

After what you did?

Let me make one thing clear, our marriage is over.

Wait, I can't go to jail. You have to help me!

You should have thought about that before you started

ruining people's lives.

[ambulance doors shut]

[ambulance engine starts]

[gentle music] [birds chirping]

Look at you. Oh, he's so cute.

He's grown so much.

Maybe because he won't stop nursing.

Marcus was the same way.

Okay, my turn. I need cuddles.

[giggles]

[baby coos]

Oh, hi.

Oh.

[all laughing happily]

Oh, are you getting any sleep?

I'm exhausted. But I'm happy.

Did you hear? Amy Collins has been arrested.

I did hear that, yeah.

Good.

Well, now we can finally move on.

And do our best to start again.

Oh, you're just the sweetest little boy, Lucas.

[laughs happily]

He looks just like Marcus.

He does. And he would have loved this little guy.

I wish he could have been here to see this, too.

Yeah, yeah.

[Lucas cries]

Ooh, ah.

Oh, just put him in the bassinet. It's okay.

Oh, okay. There you go. Yeah.

Soother in. There we go.

Yeah.

[sighs]

Okay, ladies, there is another reason for my visit.

Ooh, very intrigued.

Yes.

I know things haven't been easy but

I would love for Lucas to have the type of close-knit family

I've always dreamed of having for myself.

So, Vanessa, you're his grandmother.

I want you to grandmother to your heart's content.

[chuckles lovingly]

That includes diaper changing duties.

I would love nothing more.

And Carrie, you've been a true friend this past year,

even after everything you've been through.

Will you please be Lucas's godmother?

Of course.

We will be here for you, no matter what.

She's right. There's no getting rid of us now.

That means so much to me, both of you.

It's the four of us against the world.

- Yeah. - Yes.

Come here. Aw.

[Lucas cries]

[upbeat music]