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- Yay! Yay! - Whoo-hoo!

Hey, what's wrong?

You heard what the doctor said.

Well, so, maybe we get a second opinion?

Griff, she was the second opinion.

Well...

did you hear everyone tonight?

They think we're having kids, like, tomorrow.

Everyone knows we're trying.

So...

Maybe we adopt.

Celebrities adopt.

Politicians create bloodlines. You know this.

All right. So... how about we hire a surrogate?

All right, so I'm supposed to pay some woman we barely know

how much to help you do your job?

Excuse me?

The last time I checked, my only job

was to be a good wife and to become a good mother!

I can still do that.

Yeah.

Well,

apparently, you can't.

What is that supposed to mean?

- Where are you going? - To have a nightcap.

Or three. And figure out what to do about us.

What to do about us? Wh-what does that mean?

It means I don't know if I wanna be with someone

who can't have my kids.

That's not a part of the deal I signed on for.

You know, when I first met you, I always knew

you were a shallow prick!

But then I thought, "Maybe I could fix him."

But, apparently, can't be fixed!

Yeah.

Well, at least we can thank my mother

for insisting on that pre-nup.

Okay, sophomores, thank you.

See you soon. Thank you.

I think we have to go with Carrington, right?

I mean, we don't have anything like her in the opening lineup.

Got it.

Guess what?

Early acceptance to a university,

driving distance from home.

- Mom... - -You made it.

I made it.

- Congratulations. - You made what?

- The drill team. - My gosh!

Girl's got some moves!

This calls for celebration.

I'm ordering you and take-out tonight.

Shonda, honey, that's really sweet.

- But you don't have to do that. - I'm not paying for it.

Your new gallery budget's paying for that.

Hey...

So did Ms. Meadows sing you any praises?

Praises? No.

She hardly game me a head-nod,

but that was a first, so I'll take it.

Yeah. Your dad's gonna be so proud!

Hi, hi-hi, yeah. Hello. Hello.

So what does that even mean? I mean, practice after school?

You're gonna need a car or something?

Dad, don't tease unless you mean it.

- Well... - Yeah, honey, don't tease.

She hasn't even taken driver's ed yet.

I know, but I'm going to be able to next month.

Because you know what else?

I'm turning 16 in October.

16!

Our little one's growing up so fast.

- Don't remind me. - Where does the time go?

You will always be a little girl to me.

Don't forget it.

So is that what you really want? A car?

Because we did talk, if she kept her grades up,

we would get her one.

Well, I was hoping

that you guys might consider throwing me

a sweet-sixteen party, instead.

I-I mean, Misty and May on my team,

both had theirs last year

and they were asking if I'm having one.

When did you become Miss Social?

Come on, mom, is it so bad

that I wanna have a little fun while I'm still in school?

Besides, I was hoping to make it a benefit,

so to help raise money for kids in my class who need assistance

paying for their college applications next year.

Did you just hear that? That's our daughter.

Good for you. Yeah.

Okay, fine.

If you want a sweet-sixteen party,

we will throw you a sweet-sixteen party,

and it will be epic.

- Epic! - Epic!

Really?

Thanks, mom.

- And dad. Ahem. - And dad.

Well, I guess we have to find ourselves a party planner then.

Why can't, why can't you do it?

Honey, you know I'm not good at party planning

and social stuff.

No, I don't. Why don't you, tell me?

Our wedding. Remember?

I sent the cake to the wrong venue,

I hired that One Hit Wonders wedding band.

Honey, you know we both like One Hit Wonders.

Okay, fine.

But you know what? This gallery opening, I'm just...

I'm kinda slammed, and even with Shonda, I'm drowning, so...

It's fine, mom.

If you don't think you have the time,

it's okay.

No, honey, of course, I want to help you

and I wanna be there for your big day as much as I can.

Um, maybe just from the sidelines, though, you know,

so I don't ruin your big day.

We are going to find you the best party planner ever.

My only daughter only turns 16 once.

Whoo!

That's what I'm talkin' about.

Well, just like kismet,

here we are.

Whoo! Go, Charlie!

How are we doing today, ladies?

Is that the kind of team spirit you're gonna be delivering

at our first pep rally in a couple of weeks?

I said, how are you doing today, ladies?

Okay, that is more like it.

I see we have a few new faces in our midst this fall.

For sophomores, "Kerry Anderson."

Are you Kayla Crosby's daughter?

Yes, ma'am, she told me

the two of you went to high school together.

That's right, we did, she was never really

the drill-team type, so I'm surprised to see you here.

- But welcome to the team. - Than-k you, Ms. Meadows.

You guys can all call me coach.

All right then, time to learn our first routine.

Hold on one second.

Yeah, I just feel like a sweet-sixteen concept for girls

these days isn't what it used to be.

Nowadays it can't just be some silly dance

where you crown the birthday girl

like an old-school home-coming coronation or something.

We're talking top 40s cover band

and a severely strict dress code for everyone in attendance.

A dress code?

No hoochie skirts two inches

above the knee.

No open-toed shoes, no tuxes

or prom dresses or anything tacky

or overall snooty.

I mean, like upscale casual,

but still something you can hit the ping-pong table wearing.

Ping-pong! I love that idea.

What mother doesn't? It's a great distraction.

Help all those boys keep their hands to themselves.

Well, I think I've heard all I needed to hear.

Kerry, do you have any other questions for her?

Yeah, no, I'm good. Thanks.

Nice to meet you, Dulcie.

Okay, you're next.

Love her.

And this is... Wait, who are you?

Hi. Lindy Shores.

Hi. Kayla Anderson. This is my daughter Kerry.

- Hi! Nice to meet you. - Hi.

I love your dress.

Wow, thank you. Well, I, I love your shoes.

Thanks. I actually just got them.

My mom said the heel was a little high, but I disagreed.

Six inches would be a little high,

but two-and-a-half seems just...

Just right.

Okay. Well, they're growing on me, I guess.

- Why don't you sit down, please? - -Thank you.

Wow! Lindy, you have a very impressive resume.

"Political fund-raisers, campaign banquets,

a re-election gala."

Don't you think you're just a tad overqualified?

No. I, I've...

I'm not overqualified.

I've, um, I've also done kids' birthday parties

and things like that, too.

I only put the political stuff on there

because my husband is...

was a congressman.

I'm really sorry for your loss.

Thank you. It's, um... been a tough year.

Well, it's great that you have experience with fund-raisers

because I was hoping that this party could actually

help raise money for kids in my class

who can't pay for their college applications next year.

Wow, I love that idea, Kerry.

And how kind of you. That's right up my alley.

Well, why don't you tell us what else you would suggest

if we decided to hire you?

I do plan on being a part of the party planning, though,

except, it's not really up my wheelhouse.

I'm usually dealing more in the modern art world.

Okay, well, my aim would be

to give Kerry the most fabulous, classy,

super-special sweet sixteen

that I never had.

And I can assure you that if you hire me,

you will be the envy of every girl at the party,

have the attention of every boy

and be the talk of Crestwood High all year long

just as it should be.

Feel like maybe I should,

I should've left my card.

Yeah, I'm gonna...

Sorry, I forgot to leave my...

Well, girls, I don't know about you,

but I'm kinda leaning towards the red-head.

Dulcie does have the best resume for these kinds of parties.

I mean, she's been doing it for years.

And who else can make a bunch of bratty teens happy?

I don't mean you when I say that, Ker.

Just your friends.

I-I don't know.

I-I kinda liked Lindy the best.

I mean, she just seems really into what I'm into.

Okay, um...

Well, how about I see if I can get Dulcie first?

Lindy seems a little elitist for my taste.

Okay. Yeah, I guess that's fine.

Shh!

- Dulcie Lowe, yes? - I'm Dulcie. Can I help you?

You probably don't remember me,

but we ran into each other earlier today.

We were both interviewing for the party planning position.

- Kerry Anderson... - Okay.

I'm sorry, how did you even find me?

Well, strangely, I happened to notice your resume

when I was leaving my card

and saw that we lived on the same street.

Well, I'm actually just, just down there.

Um, t-temporary place while I get myself back on my feet.

I'm, recently widowed.

I'm sorry to hear that.

The thing is I just really need the money right now.

I don't get the life-insurance money for a while yet

and this job just...

it means everything to me.

Well, again, I truly am sorry for your loss,

but if you're so hard up for cash,

you could try selling that handbag.

It's worth at least $2000 in mint condition,

which it is.

Right, I could...

if this wasn't the last thing that my husband bought me

before he died.

Clearly, it means too much for me to sell.

I understand.

Conversely, this job means too much to me

to pass up as well.

I don't really know why you're so worried

when they haven't made a decision, though.

Or did they?

Dulcie, I will give you

half of everything I make, okay?

I just need this job.

Lindy, is it?

Only a crazy person shows up to a stranger's house,

begging for a job they didn't earn.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

my Malbec is all aired out and I got to run.

Listen, you don't understand! I need...

Hush, Cher.

Look. I am begging you. I'll give you anything.

What's it gonna cost to get this job, okay?

You, a night in jail if you don't leave.

Now, goodbye!

I'm calling the police

if you ring my door again!

Crazy.

What kind of person doesn't feel bad

when someone tells you their husband was killed?

You are cold and lifeless, Dulcie. Do you know that?

What the hell do you think you're doing?

How did you even get in here?

Well, it's a stupid place

to hide the key under the little statue.

Okay. You're insane.

- I'm calling the cops on you. - Dulcie, no. Listen.

Let's just talk this through, okay?

You get out of my house right now and I'll consider

not having you thrown in jail.

It's the party planner.

What? She says she's unavailable now.

That's weird. She was available yesterday.

Why wouldn't she just answer my call?

Maybe she got a, a better job offer.

Does that mean we can hire the other one I liked?

- Lindy? - Yeah. Sure.

I'll call her and see if she's available to meet here

after school tomorrow.

Lindy! So good to see you!

Kerry! So wonderful to see you!

I can't believe I'm actually here.

Lindy, hi, welcome.

Won't you join us? I'm gonna bring tea to the patio.

Great.

So you're a freshman this year?

Sophomore, actually.

Since my birthday is so early in the school year,

most of my friends are already 16.

- I am the last. - I loved being 15.

I was on a dance squad way back when.

Really? I just joined drill team.

How I miss those days!

Well, maybe I'll have to swing by one of your practices

or something sometime and see what the new generation's like.

Well, I, I doubt much has changed.

My coach is even old friends with my mom.

They went to high school together.

No way! Your mom just seems so young.

I can't even believe she has a daughter your age, anyway.

How old was she when she had you?

Around 23, I guess.

Wow! Well, that is just incredible!

And, I mean, she seems so talented,

having her own art gallery and all.

You are one lucky girl, Ms. Kerry Anderson.

And not to mention, you now have the best party planner

on the West Coast, playing for your team now, too.

Thank you.

Well, I brought some ideas

for you to take a look at.

Wow!

This stuff looks really great.

And teal is my favorite color. How did you know?

I had no idea. I just love it, too.

Wait, you didn't get Nicole, Frank and Native Gem

to sponsor this, did you?

Everyone at school totally loves these brands.

One of the designers at Native Gem is a friend of mine

and married to an assemblyman, so I thought

that we would have a raffle at the entry.

Thank you, Lindy. My God. This is gonna be so cool.

- Mom, you have to see this. - It's amazing. I heard.

I didn't realize you were so well connected.

She wants to have a real dance, just like the one I wanted,

with a live DJ and everything.

And... take a look here.

It'll be just like having your own junior prom,

but as a sophomore.

That is, is great, expensive...

Kerry, honey, how many people were you thinking

of having at this party, anyway?

I think the house realistically

could probably hold 30, maybe 40, max.

No!

You don't wanna have a sweet sixteen

here at the house.

High-schoolers can get crazy,

so, no, we'll rent a venue

like a-a wedding venue or a big estate

and it'll just be fabulous.

Yeah, who's gonna pay for it? I don't know.

I'm kidding. Okay, look.

You know, we probably have a couple

of thousand dollars put towards this.

The, um, gallery budget is kinda

killing us these days.

How about if I promise

that on a budget of $2000...

I can throw Kerry the sweet sixteen of the century?

Can we agree on that?

Okay.

Okay.

So, what do we think about Lindy?

Is she as great as Kerry says she is?

Well, she swears that the budget won't be a problem,

but I can't help thinking that this party planner's gonna

end up costing us a lot more than we wanna spend.

Well, I'm sure it'll all work out.

You may just have to remind her that our daughter

isn't some birthday diva. Nope.

I mean, all she wants to do is have fun

with her friends, is that right?

Yeah, that's what I thought...

until Lindy got her all worked up

and now I'm, I'm just not so sure.

All right.

It should be fun.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Someone called party planner?

Lindy, what are you doing here?

Well, I told you I wanted to check out

one of your drill-team practices.

And you must be the BFF, Savannah.

- Yeah. I-I love your car. - -I love your hair.

So shall we?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

And five, six, seven, eight.

Very nice, Misty.

Good form, Savannah.

Kerry, where's the life in your performance?

I'm sorry, I-I thought I had the moves down.

Your moves are fine, but where is the life?

I'm, I'm sorry, I-I don't know what you mean.

You paint, right?

So just pretend it's one of your paintings, only,

your facial expressions and your movements are there.

All right. To the back.

Again, ladies!

Who's that?

That's her forever crush, Charlie.

And did we invite our forever crush to the party?

- No. - And why not?

Well, aren't we sending out invites?

Yes, but you always invite a crush in person.

I look all sweaty and gross from practice.

Are you kidding me? This outfit shows all the right lines.

You just need a little sprucing.

Okay...

Now go over there, call him over

and give him no other option but to say yes.

Hey, Charlie.

- Kerry? Hey. - Hey. Um...

My parents are throwing me this, like, sweet-sixteen party

and I was wondering if you could come.

Sweet sixteen?

So, what, like a, like a party where we would dance and stuff?

- You know? - Yes.

Um, yeah, I mean, it's gonna be the party of the year,

so it would be a real shame if you couldn't be there.

Yeah? Why is that?

I guess you're just gonna have to show up to find out.

Well, then it's a date.

And... here's my number.

That way I can hold you accountable to that.

- See ya. - Bye.

Hey, mom.

- What's up? - Nothin'. Nothin'.

Just checkin' in. Everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine.

- Why? - No. No reason.

I, I just wanted to see if you wanted to talk

about anything, you know?

Like, school or the party

or, maybe, talking to boys.

Mom, you're being really weird.

There's nothing to talk about. I am fine.

Why are you even asking me that?

No reason. No, I'm just checking in.

I didn't mean to pry. Sorry.

Anyway, I have a last-minute installation

coming into the gallery tomorrow.

So what do you think about

asking Lindy to reschedule?

Why don't I just meet her tomorrow without you?

I mean, we're just gonna go over the guest list

and the invitation.

Well...

Okay. Yeah, I suppose that's fine.

Um, why don't you just have her come here after school?

And I'll meet you as soon as I can.

Cool.

Okay. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Is she seriously trying to talk to Charlie again?

I am so sorry, girls.

I totally don't know what happened.

I guess I need to get my brakes looked at.

Or maybe you could try watching the road.

Well, it is technically a parking lot,

but, okay.

Savannah, Kerry, hi.

Lindy, hey...

This is Misty and May from my team

and this is Charlie.

Guys, this is my party planner.

Charlie! The one who's been crushin' on you?

You didn't tell me he was so cute.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

It's nice to meet you.

Um, I'm looking forward to the party.

Well, aren't we all?

We're actually just about to have a go look-see

at a little special something I've been cooking up

for the birthday girl.

Savannah, Charlie, want a ride?

No, I'm-I'm good. Thank you, though.

Yeah, I'm, I'm good. But next time, absolutely.

Okay.

- Shall we, Kerry? - Okay.

- I guess, see you. - See you.

And just a little observation, Misty.

You should really lighten up on the eyeliner.

It really ages you.

Too young and pretty to look so old, you know?

Bye, girls.

My goodness! Who is this?

Um...

Well, this is Cher

who must've gotten out of her crate

'cause she's not supposed to be out here.

Bad dog.

You know, your phone is low on battery,

so I'm just gonna put it on the charger.

- Is that cool? - Yeah, sure. Thanks.

She's so cute. I love dogs.

I've always wanted one,

but I can't because I'm allergic.

Me, too.

But you can't be allergic to that kind of a dog.

I know. I love her.

Okay.

Is this, like, real wine?

I don't think that I should.

My, my mom doesn't let me drink, like, ever.

Okay, come on, it'll be our little secret.

And it's just a little sip.

Plus, we need something for us to cheers to your birthday.

Okay.

It's one of my favorites.

Now, for the surprise.

Tan-da-da-da!

These are all from

a very fabulous local bakery,

very posh.

I want you to try these, pick out your favorites

and we will display them at your big bash.

They look delicious.

Definitely this one.

Yeah? And may I recommend the macaroons? They are divine.

Is this vanilla bean?

That's my favorite!

Well, what a coincidence. Mine, too.

And they're all vegan, gluten-free,

low-calorie, no dairy, no soy.

Isn't that perfection?

This is my favorite part.

Come on.

Whoo!

Look at you! This is gonna be great.

- Practicing for the big bash. - I remembered.

The guest list you were asking for.

Just want to top you off a little.

Let's take a look.

Okay, yeah. You know, I was thinking.

Maybe we should ask your drill team to perform

a little number at the party, with you front and center.

What better way to get Charlie's attention

and show off your entire school your new dance moves?

Well, I love the idea,

but I don't think coach will be okay with that.

She doesn't really like me that much.

Yeah, I noticed that yesterday.

Why do you think that is?

I don't know.

Maybe it's her history with my mom.

My mom said that she didn't like her that much, either.

Well, seems strange that you should have to pay the price

or whatever issues she's still olding on to with your mother.

Yeah, you'd think.

Well, you know what, look, let's, let's just wait.

Maybe she'll warm up to the idea.

So should we get started on the invites?

- Yes. - Okay.

You ready, Cher?

- Hey. - Hey.

I texted you over two hours ago.

- Where have you been? - Yeah, I'm sorry.

My phone died, and then when Lindy went to go charge it,

she didn't, like, actually plug it in,

so then it wasn't charging until right now

when we got in the car and I got your messages.

I thought you had an installation.

I did. And I came home early to meet you guys.

So you've been with Lindy this whole time?

Yeah.

And why didn't you meet at the house?

I thought we agreed to meet here.

We just went to her house

so that I could sample some dessert options

for the dessert menu. I mean, it's no big deal.

Is that the only thing you've been sampling?

'Cause you smell a little bit like alcohol, honey.

- Have you been drinking? - No, mom.

I haven't been drinking.

Lindy had one glass of wine

and I had a sip.

She had wine and drove you home?

She had one glass of wine over two hours ago.

Honey, we practically have a glass of wine every night...

- Thank you. - It's not that big of a deal.

Okay, the bottom line is, I don't like it.

And I don't like that you're being so frivolous about it,

so I need you to tell us the next time you're gonna be late

and let us know that you're okay. Do you understand me?

Yes. Yes, ma'am.

May I be excused?

I still have a lot of homework I need to do.

Fine.

- Goodnight. - -Bye.

What?

Honey, wha...

Kerry's a good kid. There's nothin' to worry about.

And when you talk with her, just make sure

she knows we don't approve.

Trust me, I am making sure

she knows we don't approve.

Good.

It's not just the alcohol, though, Jas.

She's been acting different lately, in general.

Honey...

She's a teenager. What do you expect?

You don't think she's...

suddenly figured out anything, do you?

Maybe it's time we just tell her the truth.

No. No.

No, because we both agreed we wouldn't tell her

till the summer after her sophomore year.

If we told her right now, it would ruin her entire birthday.

I mean...

And you don't want that, do you?

Of course, I don't want that.

Coach Meadows?

I'm sorry to bother you.

I was just wondering.

I'm having my sweet-sixteen party the weekend after next

and my party planner thought that it might be fun

for the team to perform there.

I was just wondering if, or what you thought about it

or i-if it was cool with you.

Um, I mean, that sounds great, Kerry,

but the drill team exists to support the athletes

performing at half-times and pep rallies,

not entertaining at your birthday party.

Besides, do you really think that you're ready to perform

in front of a crowd? Because I think you need more time.

Yeah. Yeah, I guess you're right.

I'm sorry that I asked.

Thank you.

After-school house calls with the basketball coach.

Something stinks in suburbia.

Excuse me. Can I help you?

You're Marlow Meadows and you're Coach Glenn, yes?

I'm sorry, but how do we know you?

We don't, but you know Kerry.

I saw you at the practice the other day.

Look, I don't wanna be here anymore than either of you

want the coach's wife to know.

I just wanted to show you these.

Okay, then, so as you know,

Kerry wants the drill team to perform at her sweet sixteen

and now that you've seen what I have here,

you're gonna make that happen

if you want these deleted after. Do we have a deal?

You're seriously blackmailing me over some silly little party?

It's not some silly little party.

This is gonna be the party of the year.

And what Kerry wants, I make sure she gets.

Did Kayla put you up to this?

Kayla has nothing to do with this.

This has to do with me, you,

him and his wife, Donna.

Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

Please don't say anything to my wife.

- I've two kids at home. - Yeah?

Well, then, maybe you should think about

getting back to them?

All right, well, I've got places to be, so I've gotta go.

But I look forward to seeing you both at the party.

Have a lovely evenin'.

Bye!

So what did she say exactly?

Not that one. The neckline's not right.

Well, she just told everyone that they're doing the dance

at my birthday.

I mean, at first people were confused

because I had told them that they weren't,

but then everyone got super excited.

- It was amazing! - Wow!

Well, that is amazing.

Yay!

Well, now this'll give you a chance to show off

your sexy dance moves to Charlie.

I still need a lot of practice.

It's not perfect yet.

That one's okay,

but I think we can do much better than okay.

Here, try this one on.

And anyway, you'll get a chance to get the moves down.

Why don't you invite the team to the venue tomorrow to rehearse?

- Really? - Yeah.

You gotta look at it anyway.

Thanks, Lindy, that's perfect!

Now, you're pretty awesome.

I mean, you're gonna make a great mom one day.

Hey. Are you okay?

Is it, is it, is it something I said?

No, not at all. It's...

It's just that I, um...

recently found out that I...

can't actually have children, is all.

Lindy.

I'm-I'm so sorry.

I, um...

I was pregnant for...

a short period...

but then I lost the baby.

I couldn't get pregnant again after.

That is so awful.

But, hey...

there's lots of different kinds of options

for having kids these days.

You can still be a mom.

Yeah. Thank you.

And it's just been so nice being able

to plan this party with you.

It's kind of like having my own adopted daughter.

Well, I think that's a really healthy outlook.

Yeah.

Wow!

I think that's the one.

- Really? - Yes.

I mean, it's really pretty.

But, did you see the tag?

It's way, way outside the budget my mom set for the dress...

Pshh! Hush! I got the difference.

- What? No! - I insist!

You want the perfect party, you need the perfect dress.

Now, if we just take it in a little bit here,

and voila!

Thank you, Lindy.

You know, it's funny.

You kind of look like you could be my daughter.

Funny?

Officially had a boyfriend or would this be the first?

Um...

- Hi, mom. - Hi, guys.

Wait, you didn't try on dresses already, did you?

I'm so sorry,

but we have to get this to the tailor's by 6:00

if we want it in time for the party.

They have a one-week turnaround.

I-I didn't... Nobody told me that.

Well, can we at least see the thing?

Yeah, I'll send you a screenshot, okay?

Okay, well, I gotta go. I don't wanna hit traffic.

I don't wanna be late, so I'll see you tomorrow at the venue

after school, say, 3:30 for rehearsal?

- Perfect. - -Okay, great.

- Okay, bye. - -Bye!

Bye!

What the hell was that?

You guys are gonna love the dress, seriously.

- Hopefully more than I love her. - Yeah.

Yeah, I know. He was so ugly.

Okay, talk to you later. Bye.

You will never guess what happened.

- What? - The police stopped by earlier.

Asking about that party planner we interviewed.

- Dulcie? - Yeah. What about her?

Apparently, she was murdered.

- What? - Yeah. The other night.

And your cell and the gallery's numbers

were the last numbers she called,

so they wanted to know what we knew.

What did you tell them?

That we tried to hire her

and never heard back.

- Now I know why. - Wow!

Do they know what happened?

Said it was a home-invasion robbery

gone bad.

That is just awful!

Right? Should we tell Kerry?

I don't know. Maybe we shouldn't.

I don't wanna make things worse than they already are.

What can be worse than Lindy?

Hate that fake smile she puts on.

"Will send you a screenshot, okay?

And I have to run, otherwise I'll hit traffic."

Right, she's probably the only person who wouldn't feel bad

about what happened to poor Dulcie.

God, no! Hate her.

Come on, girls, this way. All right.

Right this way...

Stop.

Surprise!

My God!

Lindy, this place is incredible!

- I'm so glad you like it. - Like, wow!

This is way better than where you had yours, Misty.

Yeah, it's pretty dope.

But I guess we could celebrate?

What? Savannah said Lindy wouldn't mind.

Okay, I didn't see anything.

Just have fun and don't get wasted.

You girls have to rehearse your routine later.

You're not joining them?

No, I'm coming with you. I wanna check this place out.

Okay, look, I don't usually drink,

but when I do, I do it for my friend's birthday, so...

- Cheers. - Thank you.

Cheers.

You know what I think?

I think you should take the next couple of days off

and go take care of your girl.

You don't need a party planner.

What? What are you talking about?

I can finish getting everything ready here

for the opening, you go help Kerry

with the rest of the party preppin'

like you know you want to.

She only turns 16 once.

I don't know. Are you sure? There's so much to be...

Yeah, and I love me some overtime.

So go, go on. Go check out the venue and stuff.

Make sure that Lindy girl isn't blowing your entire budget.

Okay.

You don't have to tell me twice.

Good. I'm the boss now.

Okay.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Big smiles, girls.

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven...

Kayla! S-so nice of you to join us.

- This place is amazing! - I know, right?

I-I got a pretty great steal on this venue.

Mom, hey! I didn't know that you were coming.

I thought you had a big artist coming to the gallery today.

Well, I actually have some great news.

Shonda offered to finish up the rest of the installation

for the opening, so I am all yours to help with the party.

Well, that-that was so nice of Shonda.

And, actually, that's really great news, Kayla,

because we could totally use your help decorating this place.

Um, Kerry, why don't you show her around?

Yeah, mom, come here, um...

In here and in this...

Pah!

Hello?

Rate card.

Kayla?

My God.

Who's there?

My God!

My God...

Jason, hi. How are you?

- Not good. - Everything all right?

You know, Shonda, Kayla's assistant,

she was attacked last night at the art gallery.

My God! I-i-is everything okay?

We think so. Looks like just a nasty concussion.

They're doing more tests tonight, so Kayla wants to go

down there now and check her out.

- Lindy. Hey. - Sweetie.

Okay. Thank you, Miranda. We'll see you soon.

That was her sister. She said Shonda's awake.

I am so sorry to hear about all this.

Do you guys know who did it?

No, no, um, whoever it was,

clearly wanted this new piece that we got in though,

because...

we had this up-and-coming artist and they took it.

You know, I never should have let her stay there

by herself that late.

Honey, don't say that.

You couldn't have known.

Okay. We have to get going.

- Okay? - All right.

Well, do you want me to come, too?

My gosh. That's right.

We're supposed to pick up the decorations.

I... You guys go on ahead, okay?

- I'm sorry, I can't. - Don't...

- Don't even worry about it. - Hey.

Do you mind watching her until we get back?

Dad, I'm nearly 16.

And they're just lookin' out

for you, of course.

I will guard her as if she were my own.

- I'm sorry, honey. Thanks. - -Thank you.

Tell Shonda that I hope she feels better.

All I'm sayin' is that you need to be smart

when choosin' your mate.

You mean... only date a man with money?

No. Of course not.

Now, look, you're only in high school.

All I'm sayin' is that...

the decisions that you make now with boys...

can have an affect on you later in life as well.

I mean, no one knows better than me.

I got caught up

with the wrong boy in high school and...

it took me a long time to grow up

and realize what I deserved.

Now, I like Charlie,

but I'm just sayin' that you have to be realistic.

Okay. Thanks, mom.

Is this it?

Yeah, these are all the family albums

down to the year I was born.

Okay, well, we're gonna wanna pull about 40 to 50 pics

for the collage... So let's have a look.

Seems strange...

There's not any photos from your birth.

It's kind of weird.

Then maybe you were adopted.

I mean, you don't really look

that much like Kayla or that much like your father,

for that matter.

I'm teasin'!

I'm sure they're in a, a separate special album

or something from the hospital.

Yeah.

Maybe.

- Hey, hon. - Hi.

What's goin' on?

I was just pulling photos for the collage

that Lindy's projecting at the party.

How's Shonda?

She's good.

She's barking orders at the nurses

and, um, she's eating.

So I think she's gonna be just fine.

Yeah.

How was the venue?

It's perfect.

Good.

Well, that's great.

Um, we are so tired, honey, um...

We're gonna go to bed, okay?

I'll make you breakfast in the morning.

There aren't any photos of me with you guys at the hospital

when I was born.

Why not?

Mom?

Dad?

Where are my birth photos?

Honey...

It was always our intention to tell you

after your sixteenth birthday, that's always...

Tell me what?

Honey, you were ours.

When you were less than a month old, you were ours...

I am adopted?

You've always been ours.

I am adopted?

And you both kept it from me.

And now there's nothing that can be said anymore.

You know, I always wondered

why I wasn't as good an artist as you, mom,

and why I didn't have your hair and your skin!

Well, honey, you're an amazing artist.

Why I didn't have any of dad's features at all!

And now I know

that the people who are supposed to be my family,

the people who lied to me,

weren't even my family at all.

God...

Ker?

Kerry, honey?

I'm really sorry to come here, it's...

I think Savannah just fell asleep

because she didn't answer my text.

Hey.

You do not apologize.

I am here for you always.

You know that.

Honey, you need to eat.

Well, you didn't eat Sunday, you didn't eat yesterday.

- You're not eating at all. - Honey, I'm not hungry, okay?

I... Okay, but you need to eat something.

Um... Ahem. Okay, I'm gonna go to work.

All right? Thank you for the coffee.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Have a nice day.

Kerry, hey. Are you okay? You seemed off today.

Yeah.

You went to school with my mom...

so you probably knew that I was adopted, didn't you?

Everyone knew, except me.

Kerry, your mom was a really kind and sweet

and beautiful girl in school.

Everyone loved her and she intimidated the hell out of me,

so I didn't always make things easy on her.

I hoped you making the team and making you one of my best

would help to make up for that.

Kerry, I'm sure that your mother loves you

as if you were her own.

Yeah, but I'm not, so...

Kerry?

How did Kerry find out about her parents, anyway?

Apparently, she and Lindy were going through some old photos.

Lindy wanted to create a collage

and she couldn't find any baby photos of Kerry,

like, anywhere.

Hey!

Why does it say Lowe on the back of Cher's dog tag?

Um...

That was my maiden name.

- Okay. - Okay.

So why don't we, um, order some yummy takeout

and make a playlist for the DJ?

You know, I, I should probably be getting home

before my parents freak out again and start calling me.

What, are we being, like,

considerate of their feelings now

even though they weren't considerate of yours?

I'm sorry. That was out of line, I just...

- I'm just still upset for you. - It'll be fine.

I mean, I'm still not talking to them,

but...

still I should probably be getting home.

Marlow?

What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you.

A couple of years out of college, I assumed,

you adopted a baby girl.

You were suddenly posting baby photos on social media

without ever having posted you were pregnant.

I didn't realize you followed me.

Technically, I didn't, but I did.

Um, anyway, you had just bought a, a beautiful house

with your husband, and you both looked very happy,

and I was happy for you, believe it or not.

I mean, maybe I was, well, a little jealous.

I've always been jealous of you.

- Especially, back in school. - What?

Marlow, you were the most popular, beautiful girl

in school.

Why would you ever be jealous of me?

Well, people liked me because I was pretty

and fun to gossip about.

People liked you because you were kind

and artistic

and you cared about things that mattered.

Your daughter, she's like you, she wants to help people

and she is, she's good at anything she does.

She is your daughter through and through.

- You know that. - Thank you.

Unfortunately, she's not talking to me right now.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Well, I hope she comes around.

Anyway, the reason that I stopped by is to tell you

that I think you need to be very careful

around your party planner.

What?

Why would you say that? Did something happen?

Um, she threatened to expose an affair I was having

with a married co-worker and have us both fired

if I didn't let the dance team perform in Kerry's party.

When?

Last week she trespassed on my property

and antagonized us like a crazy person.

Wow! I-I...

I mean, that's crazy, I knew she was rigid

in her party planning, but threatening you?

Yeah, yeah, I know. It does sound crazy.

And that's why I wanted to tell you the truth

about everything else first.

I really don't think you should trust her around your daughter.

- Yes. Thank you. - -Thank you.

You seem better today.

Did you finally talk to your parents?

No, but I did finally get some sleep.

Thank you, guys, for being so sweet

and checking on me so much.

You're welcome.

Maybe now you can talk to your mom

so she'll stop texting me to check in on you.

I'm gonna have to talk to them eventually?

Yes, you are.

You so sure about that?

Well, I mean, they've only been lying to you for, what,

the past 15 years.

- Hi, guys. - Lindy, hey.

What are you doing here?

Today is the day we try on your dress.

For the party. You didn't forget, did you?

I'm, um, I'm so sorry. I, I totally forgot.

Guys, I'll-I'll see you later.

- Bye. - Yeah, yeah.

- I'll text you later. - Okay.

Bye.

- That was weird. - -Yeah.

Do you think she followed us here after school?

I don't know, I mean, unless she has a GPS

tracking device on Kerry's phone.

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised.

Well, that lady gives me the creeps.

Yeah, I really liked her at first,

but, I mean, now... What was that?

- That was weird. - You should text her mom.

Are you sure...

you're okay now?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I just have to talk to my mother now is all.

Why are you still calling her that? Your mother.

Because she is.

I mean, despite everything that's happened.

I just, I-I don't, I don't wanna ruin anything

for the party, you know?

Lindy, hi, um, I'm not sure why

what's happening with our family is any of your business.

But can you tell me where you've had

my daughter for the last three hours?

Sure, we just went to pick up her dress

and then we grabbed a quick salad.

Well, you didn't tell us any of that.

You also didn't tell us you were dropping

her off last night either, so...

Well, she needed to work on her routine last night

and someone needed to help her.

I know she wasn't speaking to you, so...

Kerry, honey, is all of this true?

Of course, mom. Why wouldn't it be?

Just wondering, 'cause, Lindy's been hiding

some other things from us.

I'm keeping secrets hidden now?

That's rich.

Yeah, mom. What are you talking about?

Apparently, Lindy here threatened one of your teachers

at your school and used you as her reason for doing it.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

That's ludicrous! Just another lie.

Lindy, we appreciate everything you've done

to get this party ready,

but we're gonna take it from here.

Yeah. We're done.

Kerry, wait. Just give me a second to explain.

It-it meant nothing, okay, it was...

Lindy, remove your hand from my daughter

before I remove it myself.

You're fired.

This is Kerry. Leave a message.

Hey, Kerry. Hi. It's Lindy.

I just wanted to call and apologize

for what happened earlier.

It's all just a big misunderstanding.

Look, I know that I've been a little off with you lately

and I'm sorry, it's just that,

you know, ever since I lost the baby,

it has just been so nice getting to spend this time with you

and getting closer to you.

Please, forgive me, Kerry.

Okay? We'll talk soon, okay?

Okay, so call-call you back in a little bit, all right?

Bye.

Come in.

- Hi. - Hey.

Can we talk?

I wanted...

I needed to apologize for not telling you sooner.

Well, you did what you thought you had to do.

And... I thought about it, too,

and there's not really a right time?

No.

I love you, mom. And dad, too.

And I really missed our breakfast this week together.

Especially, dad's cooking.

Don't lie.

Come here.

Babe.

- God. - What?

It's Lindy again.

Can I have a ride home?

Duh. Come on.

Yay!

Guys, my birthday is tomorrow.

Yeah, we know, but since you'll be having so much fun

in your big birthday bash tomorrow,

you're not gonna have any time for dear old mom and dad.

We thought we'd like to celebrate it with you tonight

here, so, um...

Here, I made you a cupcake, from scratch, so enjoy.

She likes it. Told ya.

- Dad, it's... it's delicious. - Yeah, yeah.

- I know it is. - That really hits the spot.

Is that what I think it is?

Go ahead, open it.

Open it, open it.

You wanted a birth photo of you and me.

That's as real as it felt.

Hey, and you guys are, real parents

as, as any birth parent could ever be,

but, to me, even more so.

- Come on. Yeah. - Come right here.

All right. Hold on, let's capture the moment.

- Dad... - I know. Ready?

Don't worry about it. This is your good side, isn't it?

- We won't post it. It's okay. - All right, in three.

And two...

You're never gonna leave Kayla.

Well, then,

I guess, Kayla is gonna have to leave you.

We should never have been seeing each other,

to begin with. You're married.

I know, but not anymore.

We've got our jobs to think about and you have got a family

that you need to focus on.

I gotta go. Goodnight.

Hello?

Hello?

I wish it could've been different.

- How is everything? Yeah? - It's pretty good.

- Excited. - It's good to meet you.

Yeah.

Wow, honey.

- You look... - -Absolutely stunning.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Yes, what he said, exactly. Um...

Have you heard from mom?

No, no. Not yet.

I'm sure she got held up at the gallery.

Do you think that we should go down there?

No, of course not.

No, don't be silly. Go to the party.

I'll just wait here for her in case she needs me.

It's not a big deal. Do you mind drivin' her?

- Can I trust you? - Of course.

Hold, hold on.

Well, this is her.

"Sorry I'm behind."

About to come home to get ready.

"Go to the party without me. Be there ASAP."

Okay, well, I guess we're goin' together.

- It's so beautiful. - It's really nice.

Wow.

Wow, Kerry, you look beautiful.

Gorgeous, like a princess.

No, no, no.

Now she looks like a princess.

- Happy birthday. Of course. - Thank you.

- Are you girls ready to slay? - -Yeah.

The party's waiting for you.

- Okay. I'm coming. - All right, let's go.

No! My God!

- Are you okay? - That bitch is nuts!

Here.

I'm sorry!

- Did she say why? - She's crazy!

We have to find my phone and call the cops.

Excuse me, little creep.

Give me that. This is Kerry's sweet sixteen.

And I'm not about to let anyone ruin it.

So get out of here before I have you arrested

for minor in possession.

Where are you now?

Hey.

Hey.

That one's from me.

- Lindy? - I almost didn't come.

But... I needed to apologize to you

in person.

I feel really bad about what happened the other night.

I just wanted tonight to be perfect is all.

Yeah, no. It's, it's fine that you came.

Um, you put this all together,

and it's really, really nice.

It means a lot.

Well, I'm so glad you like it.

- How's Cher? - -Um...

She's good.

She misses you.

She'd love it if you'd stop by.

Yeah, um, maybe next week.

That would be lovely.

Go on.

Open it.

- A-are you sure? - Yeah.

Okay.

Lindy, it's... it's beautiful. Thank you.

I got it quite some time ago.

It's, priceless.

Practically an antique now.

Go. Go get ready.

Get out there. I'm excited to see the show.

You look beautiful.

Kerry, are you ready for the most fun

you'll have your entire life?

Yes!

Whoa...

Um, can you just keep the party going?

- Ker, wh-wh-where are you going? - I'm, Just...

Just keep everyone going. And I'll be back as soon as...

No, no, no, Kerry, Kerry. It's your big day.

What... Come...

It's good, it's good. Let's get the music going.

I cannot believe she stole this painting, too.

, my phone's not in here.

That means she's the one who attacked Shonda

that night at the gallery.

Both of you,

stay right there.

Run!

Kerry, where are you going?

I-I need to follow Lindy.

- What? Why? What... - Something's not right.

I think that she has my mom's phone.

- I-I-I need to follow her. - Okay, well, I-I'll drive.

Okay. I'm gonna text my dad.

Wait, do we need a... Do we need a weapon?

What do we do?

We need to go around this side of the house,

around this side.

- Okay. Yeah. - Is she gone?

No!

Is it open?

- Yes. - Okay, okay.

Shh...

Move back this way.

Lindy... please.

Look what you did to Marlow. You're not a killer.

- No? - No.

Why don't you ask my dead husband about that

or that lame-ass party planner you tried to hire over me?

Sometimes we have no choice.

If you fire that gun out here,

the neighbors will call the police.

Yeah, exactly, and all they're gonna find is this gun

in Marlow's dead hand with your body slumped over it.

But, Lindy, that's not Marlow's gun. That's your gun.

Wrong!

It's yours.

Or did you not check all the things I got petty cash for

while party planning?

You know, it's amazing.

You can get just the right amount of cash needed

to get a gun on the black market

which your glove box will confirm receipt of.

And Marlow just barely got this gun away from you

before you were left with no choice but to snap her neck

with the rope on that obnoxious whistle.

Hey, Lindy!

Charlie, are, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah.

Kerry...

Kerry, you don't wanna shoot your poor mother now, do you?

No, but I-I will shoot you.

Kerry...

Don't you see?

I am your mother.

- What? - What?

- No... - Yes!

I am her mother.

Kerry...

is my daughter.

See, I gave you up when I was 16.

I didn't want to.

It was right before my own sweet sixteen

and my mother made me.

That ballerina snow globe that I gave you,

that was the first thing

that I ever bought you...

and the only thing that I had left of you

until I finally found you again.

But that's impossible.

My husband, he had connections

to the California Birth Records Office,

so I was able to find you fairly easily.

But you told me you couldn't have kids!

That's right, sweetheart. I can't now.

Right before my husband died,

I found out I have secondary infertility.

So, Kerry...

sweetheart, you, honey,

are the only child...

that I'll ever have.

Lindy...

she's the only child I'll ever have, too.

She's my daughter, too.

You need help. We can get you help.

Let us help you, please.

The only thing I need

is my baby girl back.

Kayla!

Charlie, are you okay?

Well, go.

- My God. - God.

Are you okay?

- My God. - What?

Is she dead?

Is she dead?

I, I think so.

I got some wine, great. Isn't it amazing?

Don't forget to get some food. It's over there.

Thank you so much for coming. Yes!

Fabulous, right? Yes.

What an amazing turnout.

- Right? - Yeah.

- Good job. - Team work.

- Hey. - Hey, Charlie.

- It's good to see you. - Good to see you, too.

She's right over there.

- Hey. - Hey, you came.

I did.

- Is this one of yours? - Yeah, that's mine.

It only took me the rest of the semester to finish it.

- Wow, Kerry, it's gorgeous! - Thank you.

Yeah, it's-it's really incredible.

Thank you.

You know, I think she does get

her artistic talent from me.

No doubt about that, mom.

- Aw... - Aw...