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♪ Here we go ♪

♪ Let's fight ♪

♪ Do it ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Hot... hot, hot ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ When I walk
in the room like that ♪

♪ And they go ♪

♪ When I walk in,
yeah, I walk fast ♪

♪ Pay attention
the way the lights flash ♪

♪ When I walk in,
the room is on ♪

♪ When I get going,
I start showing up ♪

♪ Heat it, heat it up
like fire, fire ♪

♪ Going up,
can't get no higher ♪

♪ Better watch out ♪

♪ Just in case I get out
So see me right now ♪

♪ Comin' in hot,
comin' in hot ♪

♪ Locked in and loaded ♪

♪ I might just explode it ♪

♪ Can't get any closer ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Oh- oh, oh- oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Oh- oh, oh- oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ Comin' in hot ♪

♪ Hot... hot, hot... ♪

Nora.

Oh, my God.

I did not expect
to see you here.

Liz, it is so good
to see you.

How did I not know
you were back in town?

I thought you lived
in the UK now.

Yes, I do. I'm just home
for a quick visit.

My mom is recovering
from cancer,

so I wanted to be with her...
I would have reached out

when I got home,
but I just...

Oh, no, no, no. I understand.
I did hear she was sick.

I am so glad
she's in remission.

- Thank you.
Wait.

How did you get a ticket?
We've been sold out for months.

Naomi took me
as her plus- one.

Mm- hmm, thought
it'd be fun to surprise you.

It's- It's
a wonderful surprise.

Very unexpected.

I'm just so glad

you get to see
my work come to life.

Oh, Liz, you did
an amazing job with the event.

Everything is so...grand.

I feel like
I'm crashing a royal ball.

That's the fun of it.

But you can be
whoever you want to be.

Anyone can shine here.

Okay, here you go.

- Oh, thank you.
- Oh, hello.

Good to see you.

So, don't kill me,
but I have to tell you,

I nominated you
for the Rising Star award.

What?

Well, when I heard
you were coming,

I decided to turn in
your résumé and portfolio.

Wait, what is this award?

It's the most highly-anticipated
award at the Legacy Gala.

It goes to one
new entrepreneur every year.

They get funding and a feature
in Business Magazine.

Wow. Wow.
That's an amazing opportunity.

Tracy Paige won last year,
and look how successful she is.

I mean, she has
that high-end salon

- on Baker Street.
- She's so talented.

Nora, I had no idea
you were a businesswoman.

Oh, I'm-I'm not exactly.

I'm-I'm an aspiring
clothing designer.

Stop it. You are
a clothing designer.

That's right.
I remember you went through

that sewing phase
in high school.

It's my dream, actually.

Project management just kind of
felt like the safer path.

So that's the lane
I stayed in.

Very cool.

Well, I have no say
in the winner,

but I will keep
my fingers crossed.

All right, well,
I should go make my rounds,

but I'll talk to you later.

So...

You see who's bartending
this year?

Oh, Daniel, God.
I haven't seen him in years.

- Not since we broke up.
- Oh, he'll be fine.

Join me on the dance floor.

Nah, I'm gonna go
check out the awards table,

- see who my competition is.
- Okay, going this way.

You're Margaret's
daughter, right?

Yeah, that's right.

Oh, we met before,

at that fundraiser
for the women's shelter.

You bid on a box
of vintage fabrics we donated.

Said it was
your first portfolio.

- Yeah.
- Well, Margaret,

your mom, and I,
we started volunteering there

right after that, and, well,
we clicked right away,

both having daughters
in fashion.

I do remember that, yeah.

I still have some of
the fabric from that, actually.

Yeah, it's really good
to see you.

Angela's work,
it's really impressive.

Well, designing is
in her blood.

My sister owns
a clothing shop downtown,

and she noticed
Angela's talents

at a very early age.

She started sewing
when she was nine years old.

- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.

She's been...
working non-stop

on her latest collection,

and it is absolutely stunning.

Well, to be nominated alone
is an incredible honor.

Right.

Well, I researched
all the candidates

running against Angela,
and I...had trouble

finding any of your work.

Oh, well, most of my work
is in the early stages.

I'm still building up
my portfolio.

Ah, that's great.

Pursuing what you love
is always worth the time.

And this award...

well, would be
life-changing for anyone,

especially someone
with Angela's experience.

Right.

Well, best of luck to you.

Thank you.

First masquerade?

- How did you know?
- You got this look in your eye

like you're not sure
if you want to run or stay.

This is not
usually my scene.

I'm trying my best
to blend in,

but evidently
it's not working.

Dom Carter.

Nora Evans.

You know, they say when you come
to one of these things,

it's basically
against the rules not to dance.

Oh, I'm more
of a wallflower.

Not tonight.

♪ We could stay up
till the morning ♪

♪ Do what we like ♪

♪ And never tired of dancing ♪

♪ Should do it
all right ♪

♪ So wake me up,
I wanna go ♪

♪ To all the places
that you know ♪

- You're pretty good at this.
- Ah, okay.

You're not so bad
yourself for somebody

claiming to be a wallflower.

♪ 'Cause I catch it
all around ♪

♪ I ain't ever comin' down,
comin' down ♪

♪ All through the night ♪

What are you doing here?

My best friend took me
as her plus-one.

And my friend is
the event planner,

so I wanted
to show my support.

- Liz Tassone.
- Yeah. How do you know Liz?

Worked with her
a couple times.

She gave me a ticket
for tonight and thought

it'd be a great place
to make some connections.

Well, I should...
probably go find my friend,

but maybe
I'll see you later?

Yeah, maybe another dance.

♪ Stop what you're doin' ♪

♪ Get in the moment ♪

♪ Show me some movement ♪

♪ Yeah, you can do it ♪

♪ Stop what you're doin' ♪

♪ Get in the moment ♪

♪ Show me some movement... ♪

Oh, my God.

- Laura. Laura.
- Oh, Liz, thank God.

- What happened in there?
- No idea. The police won't

tell me anything.
I'm going to speak to them.

- Do you have a ride...
- Yeah, I'm good.

- I'm waiting on a cab.
- Okay.

There you are.
Let's get out of here.

- Yes.
- Come on.

How's your mom been
since her diagnosis?

Oh, she's strong.

She's frustrated,
but she's taking things

pretty well,
all things considered.

I think she's more worried
about me, to be honest.

Well, you've been
going non-stop.

- Yeah.
- And you should really think

about yourself, too.
When do your boxes

- come in from the U.K.?
- Not till next week,

so I'm gonna have to find
a storage unit

while I look for a new place.

But I can't really find
a new apartment

until I find a job,
so it's just...

Okay, okay.

Breathe.

Everything is
going to be fine.

And, hey,
maybe this is a time

for you to think
about your fashion line.

- Hmm.
- I gotta go to work.

- Okay.
- Do you wanna meet for coffee

- at my lunch?
- Yes, sounds good.

- Okay.
- Bye.

- Oh, thank you for the tea.
- Mm-hmm.

It's almost noon.
You haven't eaten anything.

- Can I make you something?
- No, that's okay.

- I'll get up now.
- Okay.

I'm gonna run into town,
meet Naomi, run some errands.

Oh, great.
I'm gonna run in with you.

I wanted to stop by the gym,
see if they have

any classes
I could keep up with.

I'm thinking water aerobics
would be good.

Mom, I'm not sure going
to the gym is such a good idea.

You're supposed to be
taking it easy, remember?

Yeah, you're right.

Another day of rest
will probably do me good.

My stomach's not been
feeling so hot.

Thank you. You can take
another anti-nausea,

- about an hour.
- Okay.

Do you want me to pick you up
anything while I'm in town?

Yeah, some bananas
and oatmeal would be good.

Sure, no problem.
I'll be back in a bit.

All right.
Thank you, hon.

Nora?

- Hey. It's Dom.
- Yeah. Hi.

Wow, it's
really good to see you.

I tried to get a hold of you
after we met last year,

but I didn't have
your number, so...

I'm sorry.
I lived overseas at the time,

so I guess it wouldn't
have made much sense.

All right, no,
that makes sense, I get that.

Well, how long
are you gracing us

with your presence
this time?

I moved back, actually.

My mom's not doing so well,

so I wanted to be
close by to her.

- Mm.
- I'm gonna stay with her

- until I find a new place.
- Yeah.

Wow, that's-that's tough.

- I'm sorry to hear that.
- Thanks.

Yeah, it's been rough,
but we're staying positive.

- She's a fighter.
- Yeah.

Look, since
you're officially back,

I would just love it
if maybe...

Nora.

Liz! Hi.

Oh, it's so good
to see you.

Wow. I'm sorry
I haven't reached out.

- It's just been so hectic.
- Oh, don't stress.

I know how busy you are
with moving and taking care

of your mom.

I mean, I would ask you
to join us now,

but Dom and I have
an important business meeting.

No, no worries.
I'm actually meeting Naomi.

She should be here
any minute.

- All right.
- Yeah.

Well, we'll talk soon.

Dom and I should get to it.

Last-minute Legacy Gala prep.

- Yep.
- You're planning another one?

After what happened last year?

Oh, it was horrible.

Don't get me wrong,
but we can come back from this.

Supporting new entrepreneurs
has become such a staple

in our city.
I have a feeling

this is going to be
the best one yet.

All right, well, I will
call you soon to plan something.

- I miss you.
- I miss you, too.

- Tell Nay Nay I say hello.
- I will.

Nora. You made it.

So I saw a job posting
for a junior designer position

at this cute
little boutique in town

called Violet Row,
and I think I might apply.

Oh, actually
that's exciting.

Very good.
You do know that

it's Angela's Aunt Claire's
boutique though, right?

Oh, no. I-I knew
she had a shop in town.

I didn't know
that was the one.

But isn't that Liz?

She referred
to you as Nay Nay.

No. I hate that nickname.

She's planning
another Legacy event.

Feels wrong. They haven't
even caught the killer.

I agree. Apparently,
Angela's dad is giving a speech.

Liz has raised
all this money for the family,

and now they're doing
a memorial in Angela's honor.

Hmm.

- Well, that's nice.
- Right?

- Oh. Dom Carter?
- Stop.

- He owns a catering company.
- Let me see.

No.

Oh, you know what?
I actually know this company.

I think he was the nominee
for the Rising Star.

So, have you talked
to Daniel?

No.

We saw each other last year,
but we didn't speak.

Well, you know,
he was questioned by the police.

He had a bit of a breakdown.

Everybody assumed
he was gonna be arrested.

Daniel's so sensitive.
I'm sure just being there

last year really upset him.

- Well, yeah.
- He would never hurt anyone.

Oh, I know that.
I like Daniel.

I'm just telling you
about what everybody was saying

since you weren't here.

I mean, you left
kind of quickly after that.

I should go.

I still have to pick up
groceries for my mom

- before I head back.
- Okay.

I'm really glad you called.

Yeah?

It's good to have you back.

Thanks.

So...

what kinds of things

do you like to do for fun?

Fun, fun, um...

- I love to cook.
- Oh.

And...

honestly, I think the thing
I enjoy most is just

hanging out with my family.

My sister, she's got
these two kids

that I-I'm just crazy
about them, so...

I spend every chance I can
trying to spoil them rotten.

I mean-I mean, last week
we went to the zoo,

and we just...
We all had a blast together.

- That's really cute.
- Oh, cute, yeah.

- Yes, it's really cute.
- Cute.

So, do your parents live
in the city, too?

No, no, they actually
both passed on.

I'm sorry.

My dad actually passed away too,
about ten years ago.

- Heart attack.
- Oh.

I guess what I meant was...

my parents both died
when I was really young.

It was a car accident,
so it's just been

me and my sister
for a while now.

And I guess that's why she's
the most important person to me.

I guess, if my parents'
passing taught me anything,

it's that...

time's precious, you know?

So, what about you, hm?

Any siblings?

No. No,
it's just me.

I'm an only child.
Mom's my only family.

Now, with her cancer...

I don't know,
I'm just...I'm...

so afraid to lose her.

I don't want
to stress her out more

by showing her
that I'm scared, you know?

But it's okay to be
afraid, right?

I mean, it's just...

shows you care
about something.

Yeah. No,
I know you're right.

It's just-just hard to keep
that mindset, you know?

Yeah.

You want my advice?

Talk to your mom about it.

I mean, she's probably feeling
the exact same way you are.

Yeah.

This rain was
no help today, huh?

I kinda like it.

Look who's here.

- Daniel.
- Hey.

He stopped by with flowers
and brought our mail in for us.

I hope it's okay
that I stopped by.

I...came to see Margaret.

She mentioned
that you had moved back.

- Yeah.
- Thought I'd...

stick around and see you.

Well, I'm gonna
head upstairs

and leave you two
to catch up.

So, since when are
you hanging out with my mom?

Well, I ran into her
at the new gym downtown.

You know, she was flustered
with that whole Paul situation,

and I comforted her,

and we've been
in contact ever since.

Paul Thornton?
I thought they were friends.

So she didn't tell you.

No.

Things got pretty heated
between the two of them.

I don't remember
the exact details,

but she was pretty upset.

How come you didn't call me?

Well, come on, Nora.
I thought she told you.

I would've reached out
if I thought

there was any need to worry.

Oh, my God.

What is it?

Um...

It's nothing.

You know,
I have a pretty bad headache,

so I think you should go.

Yeah.
Yeah, no problem.

Well, I hope
you feel better soon.

Yeah, thanks.

Hello, you.

Do you have time to talk?

Absolutely.
Come on in.

I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to interrupt.

I didn't think
anyone would be here.

I was just leaving.

Sorry, it's just...

sometimes
you remind me of her.

Angela.

It just...
caught me off guard.

It was so good
catching up with you, Paul.

I appreciate your input.

This was in my mail.

I...

I can't believe this.

On top of that text
you got last year.

Exactly.

I really don't think

hosting another event
is a good idea.

Look, I understand
you're rattled.

I'm not sure
I can cancel at this point.

You know I would love
to have you there, but...

If you feel like
missing the event is

the safest thing to do,
then I'll support that.

Even if this whole thing
is just a big prank,

I feel like
I'd be an anxious mess

the entire night if I went.

I promise you,
it will be safe.

There's gonna be
security everywhere.

I don't know.

You don't have to make
a decision right this second.

What's the deal
with Paul Thornton?

He's a good man.
He's just grieving.

His family was
incredibly close,

and losing Angela
like that, it just...

shattered them.

I raised money
to support the family,

but Paul wants to donate it
to the Women's Center.

- In Angela's name.
- Mm.

We're announcing it
at the event.

I-I really think

that coming would be
good for you.

Yeah, maybe.

I-I just...

I need more time
to think about it.

But you might be right.

You know, maybe going
will give me the closure

that I've been looking for.

Maybe.

- Everything okay?
- Yeah, of course.

What you doing?

Well, I was thinking...

Liz's event this weekend
is all anyone can talk about.

What do you think about
taking me as your plus-one?

A group from
my graduating class are going,

and I haven't seen
most of them in years.

Mom, you're not strong enough.
You need to be taking it easy.

Listen, getting sick again

has really shifted
my perspective on things.

I don't want to sit at home
and watch the world pass me by.

Going to the event
could be dangerous.

I know what my limits are, okay?

- I'll be fine.
- Can you please just

listen to me on this?

It's really not
a good idea.

What happened
between you and Paul Thornton?

I thought you two were friends.

We were.

We had a bit
of a falling-out.

I don't know,
there was this strange incident

- when I was coming...
- Margaret!

...out of the gym last year.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Hey, you got yoga today?

Just finished
my Pilates class.

Headed home for
my weekly phone call with Nora.

Back in the U.K., is she?

Yeah. I miss her.

Pretty convenient

that she fled town
after Angie's murder.

Convenient?

She knew she had no chance

of winning that award
against my Angie.

I talked to Nora
that night.

The envy was clear
on her face.

I can't imagine
what you are going through,

but taking this out on Nora...

it's not going
to bring Angela back.

Karma has a funny way
of catching up with us.

You should have
said something.

He can't talk to you like that.

It was very unsettling.

Is that why you switched gyms?

You're avoiding him?

I'm not avoiding him.
I just happened

to change gyms
at the same time.

And besides, they're by
my nail salon and I like them.

You're not going to the gala.

I don't need your permission.

I feel like I'm being
locked away from the world,

and I just want
to feel normal.

But things are not normal.

We can't just pretend

that everything is fine
when it's not.

I just...
want what's best for you.

Fine.

I'll stay home.

Please don't be upset.

We can plan something fancy
for your birthday.

We can invite
a whole bunch of people.

We can make
a big thing of it.

That sounds nice.

So you said
Liz is coming, right?

Yes, and be nice.

- We're not teenagers anymore.
- Yeah, yeah, I will.

She's been
a good friend to me,

especially in this last year.

She's been reaching out
and checking in,

and I want to reciprocate.

Especially now
that I'm home for good.

There she is.

- Hi, ladies.
- Hi.

- Hi.
- Good to see you.

- Liz, you look great.
- Oh, I do what I can.

Thanks for inviting me out.
I needed an excuse

to leave the cave
that has become my office.

I'm exhausted.

So, let's get
straight into it.

Who has any hot gossip?

Well, Nora went on a date
this morning,

so does that count?

Absolutely it does.

- Spill the tea.
- It was with Dom, actually.

We met so briefly
last year at the gala,

and when I saw him
at the coffee shop,

I don't know,
the sparks just

- came rushing by.
- Wait, wait, Dom Carter?

You went on a date
with Dom Carter?

- I know, right?
- How did that happen?

I don't know.
He asked me out,

and I said yes.

I didn't think
he was your type.

- Oh, jealous, Liz?
- No, no.

I'm just surprised,
that's all.

Oh, okay.
And then Nora came home

to her ex-boyfriend
in her mother's kitchen.

- So she's had quite the day.
- Nay Nay!

My goodness,
what a day indeed.

- Daniel, I assume?
- Yeah.

- Were the sparks flying?
- No.

He was there to see my mom.

We spoke briefly,
but nothing deep.

I like Daniel.
He's a good guy.

- Yeah.
- He's really been

dragged through the trenches,
though, hasn't he?

- What do you mean?
- Oh,

the things
people are saying.

I don't believe
a word of it, of course.

I mean, I still hired him
this year, despite everything.

I got a lot of heat for that,
but I stand by my choice.

I heard he struggled
with what happened,

- but we all did.
- Yeah.

No one can blame him for that.

And he knew Angela, right?

They went
to bartending school?

I didn't know that.
Yeah, that explains

why he had a harder time
with her death.

- So you haven't heard?
- Heard what?

There's a reason the police were
keeping such a close eye on him.

That night, Daniel was found
covered in Angela's blood.

I knew the police were
looking for someone,

but I had no idea it was Daniel.

No, there has to be
some sort of explanation.

He would
have been charged by now

if the police had
any solid evidence.

- Right.
- That's my thought exactly.

So, did he give
an explanation?

Well, I had to ask him
about it personally before

- hiring him again.
- So, what'd he say?

Well, he said he was
going to get more wine

when he heard a scream.

Then when he went to see
what the commotion was about...

he walked in on Angela
covered in blood.

When he tried to help her,
she ran out into the dance hall

before he could do anything.

So...

Daniel just happened to be
in the wrong place

at the wrong time
that night?

Or he's lying and has
something to do with it.

- Bye, girls.
- Bye.

What she said about Daniel,
that's intense, right?

Yeah.
That was hard to hear.

Do you believe
the story that he told her?

I'm not sure.

- Oh, this is me.
- Okay.

- Are you gonna be okay?
- Yeah.

- Talk tomorrow?
- Yes.

- Okay... night.
- Good night.

- Do you recognize this mask?
- No.

I've seen masks like it,
but not that exact one.

Do you know
who Angela Thornton is?

She was the woman
who was killed last year.

I worked the case.
It's still unsolved.

This, on top of the note
and the newspaper clipping,

someone's trying
to send you a message.

Are you intending to make
an appearance at the event?

I don't think so, no.

Who do you know
that's gonna attend?

My friend Liz runs the event.

Dom Carter.
He does the catering.

He and I reconnected recently.

And we've had
some tense interactions

with Paul Thornton.

- He's supposed to be there.
- And Daniel, of course.

Daniel Hayes.

How do you know Daniel Hayes?

They're very close.
They used to date.

I saw a spark
when he was over.

- Daniel was over here recently?
- He stopped by, yeah.

How about Liz and Dom?

Have they been here?
Do they know where you live?

Liz knows where I live.

I grew up in this house.

Dom, I've mentioned the area,

but not the exact address.

And Paul?

He's been here, yes,
but he's not been inside.

We used to carpool
to our volunteer services.

He and my mom haven't been
as close since Angela died.

I think he blames me
for her murder.

And why would he think that?

We were nominated
for the same award.

He thinks I'm jealous.

He even told my mom that
I looked envious that night,

but I barely knew her.

I admired her work,
but I would never hurt her.

Hmm. Right.

We'll take this in
and dust it for prints,

see if we find
anything, but...

you should be alert.

If anything happens,
anything at all,

you call me, okay?

Take care.

- I'll be in touch.
- Thank you, Detective.

You didn't tell me
about the newspaper clippings.

- Mom, I was...
- Don't you dare try to say

that you were
just protecting me.

I should have said something.

Me getting sick
doesn't mean

that I don't get a say
in things anymore.

All you're doing
is shutting me out.

Mom...

Mom?

Gonna make some coffee.
Want a fresh one?

Mom?

Mrs. Evans.

Liz, how lovely
to see you!

- You, too. How are you?
- Oh, you know,

I've just been
keeping busy, you know.

Just had to come into town today
to get my nails done

for my biweekly
nail appointment.

Oh, they look great.

- Oh, thank you.
- Self-care is so important.

It does so much
for the mind and soul.

I completely agree.

Maybe I'll book myself
a spa day.

You've inspired me.
Well, once work

slows down a little.
You know how it is.

Oh, yeah.
I mean, just...

look at you.

I mean,
watching you as a child

growing up, you were
so unsure of yourself.

But wow.

I mean, you're all
anyone can talk about.

You should be
very proud of yourself.

You are so incredibly sweet.

And just know,

you would be so welcome
at the event tonight.

I'd hope Nora would have
brought you as her plus-one.

I would have loved that.

I even know
what dress I'd wear.

But...

I understand
the situation's complicated.

But if you change your mind,

just know
you would be welcome.

Thank you.

Hey.
Didn't hear you come in.

You look nice.
Are you going out again?

Yeah, Dom invited me over
for lunch.

But I'll only be gone
for a couple hours,

and I can reschedule
if you want me

- to stay here with you.
- No, you go out

and have your fun.

At least one of us should.

Mom, I know
you're still upset.

I'm sorry I kept you in the dark
about the newspaper clipping.

Here it is.

Just as beautiful
as I remember.

I don't remember
seeing that dress.

It's stunning.

That's 'cause
I've never worn it before.

I was thinking about wearing it
to the party tonight.

I'd love for my friends
to see me in it.

Next year, Mom.

And what makes you think
I'm gonna be here next year?

Please don't say that.

I'm gonna go take a bath.

You have fun on your date.

All right,
you can really cook.

I mean, you do know
I own a catering company, right?

Right.

Oh, are you waiting on a text?

Service isn't great here,
but if you head out front,

you should get
some decent reception.

No, it's okay.
It's nothing urgent.

Just thinking about my mom.

We didn't leave things
in a great place earlier.

Ahh. So I take it
you didn't have a chance

to talk to her
about how you were feeling?

No, I tried. It just...

- It didn't go so well.
- Hmm.

Well, you still have time.

Speaking of time, um,

I really should be getting
to the event hall.

I just want to make sure
everything's set up right.

Of course.

And you're sure
you're not coming?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Are you at all worried about
anything happening tonight?

I mean, I guess
I'm a little on edge.

But, hey,
if I see anything suspicious,

I'll let you know.

Thanks.

And maybe you can
just shoot me a text

so I know you're okay.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem.

Hi. It's Naomi.

Leave me a message and I'll
call you back when I can.

Hey, it's me.
I just got out of yoga

and my mom's already in bed,

so I just wanted to see
if you wanted to come over,

do some last-minute
interview prep

in case I get a call
for that junior designer role.

Honestly,
I would not be surprised

if Paul put in a word to not
hire me, but I don't know.

I want to be prepared
just in case.

Mm. And maybe we can watch
a movie after.

Okay, call me back. Bye.

Dom, I just saw a tray go
without the allergy information.

- That can't be happening.
- No, no, no.

That shouldn't have
happened here. I'll go check.

I fixed it. Don't worry.

I just thought you should know.

Thanks.

Hey.

It's going great. Really is.

Thanks. I just...

I want everything
to be perfect.

Yeah.

I love this song.
Should we dance?

Um, not right now.
Maybe later?

No problem.

I have to go talk to the bar.

They keep giving out champagne

when I specifically told them
it was for VIPs only.

♪ Let's skip to the chase ♪

♪ I want the passion,
not the strings... ♪

Mom?

Mom.

No.

Hello. This is Margaret Evans.

I can't come
to the phone right now,

but if you leave me a message,
I'll call you right back. Bye.

Mom, you didn't tell me
you decided to go tonight.

It's not safe.

Can you call me back
as soon as you get this?

You need to leave immediately.

Hey.

My mom is there.
You need to find her.

Purple dress.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Slow down, slow down.
What-What's going on?

She's in trouble.
Someone threatened to hurt her.

Okay. Hey. I'm gonna find her.
I promise.

Hello. This is Margaret Evans.
I can't come...

Nora! I didn't think
you were coming.

Have you seen my mom?

No. I didn't even know
she was here.

I need to find her right away.

- What's going on?
- She's in trouble, Daniel.

Someone threatened to hurt her.
I need to get her out of here.

- Have you tried calling her?
- It goes straight to voicemail.

I'm really worried about her.

I'll do a lap of the ballroom.
You go check the corridor.

There's a bunch
of private rooms back there.

- She might be resting.
- Okay. Okay. Thank you.

Liz told me you weren't coming.

- I changed my mind.
- What's your hurry?

I think we should talk.

- Not now, Paul.
- I'll find you later.

Mom?

No!

Oh!

- Wha-What's going on?
- I was just attacked.

What? Are-Are you hurt?

I'm fine. I'm...

Go back to the event hall.

No, no, no.
We need to find my mom.

What if someone's
already gotten to her?

Okay.

Mom. Mom.

Mom. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Dom, I don't feel a pulse.

Mom, wake up. Wake up!

Call someone, please!

Mom, please wake up.
Please wake...

Yes. I need an ambulance here
right now.

We've got somebody
that's not waking up.

Not responsive.

Please wake up, Mom.

You're gonna be okay.
You're gonna be okay.

- Nora?
- Oh, thank you for coming.

How's your mother doing?
What are the doctors saying?

Not much.
They're running tests now.

Oh, God.

Hey, it's Liz. I think I should
give her an update. Yeah?

Thanks.

Ms. Evans, I have an update
on your mother's condition.

What happened to her?

Your mother was poisoned.

- Poisoned?
- You did well bringing her in.

The poison was caught early,

and we were able
to flush it out.

- So, she's gonna be okay?
- Yes.

She's weak,
but we expect her to recover.

And I must tell you,
we have informed the police.

- They should be here shortly.
- Of course.

She's heavily sedated,

but you can go and sit
with her now.

We'll monitor
her closely overnight,

and she will need
to stay in our care

for a few days, maybe a week.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you.

Hey. Thank God you found her.

You saved her life.

I really want
to go be with her.

Can you tell Dom I said thank
you and I'll call him tomorrow?

- Sure. Anything you need.
- Thank you.

I'm right here, Mom.

I'm right here.
I'm not going anywhere.

Nora.

Nora, wake up.

Mom. You're awake.

How are you feeling?

What am I doing here?

- What happened?
- You were poisoned.

- What?
- You're gonna be okay.

Doctor said you're just
gonna feel a little weak,

but no lasting damage.

I don't understand.

What's the last thing
you remember?

What were you drinking?

I was dancing. And I saw Liz.

And we-we talked.

And Daniel came over
with a glass of champagne.

Daniel gave you the champagne?

This is all so fuzzy.

What about Paul?
Did you see him at all?

We talked briefly, I think.

It's okay. It's okay.
Just rest.

Why did you go to the gala?

When am I ever gonna
have the opportunity

to see all my friends
all dressed up?

Life's too short.

I feel like I've been in hiding
ever since my diagnosis.

I never meant to make you feel
like you were in hiding.

I just wanted so badly
for you to recover from this.

We already lost Dad.

I'm was so afraid to lose you.

I'm not going anywhere.

You should go home
and get some rest.

I could use a shower.

I won't be gone long.
I'll come right back.

Hello. You've reached
Liz Tassone.

Please leave me a message
and I'll get back to you.

Hey. It's Nora. Can we talk?

Call me back
as soon as you get this.

- Hey.
- Hi.

- Brought breakfast.
- Sorry I'm not dressed.

- I just got out of the shower.
- Mm, it's fine.

How's your mom doing?

Come on in.

She's gonna be okay.

That's good.

That's really good.

How are you doing?
I mean, did you have a chance

to talk to the police
about your attacker?

Yeah. I gave a statement
to the detective.

She was really nice.

Seems determined
to solve the case.

But it was really dark.

I didn't see much.

There's not much
I can really share.

There's gotta be
something, though, right?

I scratched the crap
out of the person's arms.

They took samples
from underneath my nails.

- So maybe they'll find a match.
- That's something, yeah?

- I'll be right back.
- Mm.

Oh.

I got your message.
Can I come in?

I was absolutely devastated
when I heard about Margaret.

- Hi, Dom.
- Hi.

Told you these events
could be dangerous.

Look what happened.

My mom almost died.

I have been up all night.

My stomach is in knots.

I just wanted this event
to be perfect.

I did everything I could
to make it safe.

It's not just my mom, Liz.

I was attacked.

- What?
- I made it out,

but just-just barely.

These aren't random.
These are calculated.

And I've been saying it
since Angela died last year.

I can't believe this.

I should have listened to you.

I should never...

I should never have hosted
another event.

I-I have to talk to the press.

I have to find out
if anyone else was targeted.

This was my final gala.

It is done.

It's for the best.

Is your mom okay?

She's gonna recover.

I understand you're upset.

I just hope that one day
you're able to forgive me.

I think I just...

I need more time.

I'll give you some space.

She can just be
so out of touch.

Why couldn't she have
canceled the gala last year?

She seemed pretty upset.

I mean, those events
mean everything to her.

Canceling next year's,
it's a pretty big gesture.

I guess.

She said she made
a statement this morning.

Have you read it?

Here it is.

"My heart is with Margaret Evans
as she recovers,

and I am personally covering
all of her medical expenses

to ensure she receives
the best possible care.

She's not just a guest,
but a dear friend.

And I will do everything
in my power to support her

and find those responsible
for this terrible act.

I must humbly acknowledge

that this may have been
the last gala."

I mean, she sounds sincere,

but it could
just be damage control.

Yeah. But I don't know.

She seemed pretty wreck
just now.

Look, I, um...
I really want to be with my mom.

- Yeah. I'll call you later?
- Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Hey.

How is she?

I heard she was poisoned.
Is that true?

Yeah.

That's horrible.

Have the police
found anything or...

No.

And you know what?

I am tired
of waiting for answers.

What do you mean?

I know who did this.

It's the same person
who's been texting me.

- What are you doing?
- "Meet me in person.

Stop hiding and playing games."

Are you sure that blackmailing
a killer is a good idea?

This person is really dangerous.

I don't care.

I am tired
of being the victim here.

There. I sent it.

What was that?

I have no idea.

It came from your pocket.

What the hell is this, Daniel?

I don't know. I swear.

That's not mine. I've never seen
that phone before.

You gave my mom the champagne
last night. She told me.

I didn't do anything
to your mom.

- What are you doing?
- I trusted you.

You sent me
to search for my mom.

You set me up to be attacked.

That's not true.
This is insane.

Last year, you were
found covered in Angela's blood.

But that was what,
supposed to be me?

I care about you and your mom.

I would never do anything
to hurt either of you.

You know me.

I-I thought I did.

I'm calling the police.

What? I didn't do this.

Yes. I need to report a crime.

I'm at the Riverside Hospital,
and I need police here ASAP.

- Hey.
- Hey.

I got here as fast as I could.
Where is he?

He's with the police.

I can't believe
he had the nerve

to come and see your mother
after everything he did.

Ms. Evans?

It's safe now.
You can go back to your mother.

- Thank you.
- So, it was him?

Well, he's being detained
for questioning,

but we have a team
working on the cell phone.

We'll do everything we can
to get to the bottom of this,

I assure you.

I think I should
let Liz know what happened.

I'll give her a call,
and I'll just meet you upstairs.

No, actually,
I want to tell her myself.

I'm gonna go to her place.

- You want me to come with you?
- No, that's okay.

Um, Nora mentioned
that you were with her

when she found her mother.

- Yeah.
- What about before that?

When she was attacked in one of
the back rooms, where were you?

Me? Um, I was looking
for Nora's mother.

We split up.
You went to the back.

I stayed in the front,
and there's the main hall.

I'd like to chat with you some
more. I have some questions.

Can you come down to the station
sometime today?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure.
Of course. I can come now.

Excellent.
I'll meet you there.

I'll call you when I get some
updates on your mother's case.

Thank you.

Oh, my God.
I can't believe this.

I had no idea he was capable
of something like this.

I just, um...I wanted
to be the one to tell you.

I knew he was going
through a hard time,

but...I misjudged him
completely.

He seemed all right
when he was at my house.

I just...
I don't understand it.

What drove him to do this to me?

He hasn't dated anyone
since the two of you broke up.

And he talked
about you all the time,

like he was stuck in the past.

He talked about me? How?

He would just bring you up
at random times,

like he couldn't let go.

I thought it was a bit weird,
but nothing more.

I mean, you're amazing.

Every guy's been obsessed
with you since high school.

I thought this was no different.

I had no clue.

I disregarded him completely
after we broke up.

I had no idea
I was putting myself in danger

and putting my mom at risk.

- Oh, Nora.
- I just feel like an idiot.

You couldn't have known.

You did everything you could.

You saved your mom.

And now Daniel is gonna pay

for what he's put
both of you through.

You don't have
to do this alone.

So, you catered the event
this year

and attended as a guest
last year.

Yeah, that's correct.

And you know Liz well?
You close?

I've been getting
to know her better lately,

and we get along just fine.

What time did you arrive
at the event venue?

Early. Right after lunch.

I'm sorry. Um,

I'm not a suspect here
or anything, am I?

Mr. Carter, Angela's death
and the subsequent attacks,

they were not
random acts of violence.

They were calculated.

And they were carried out by
someone with intimate knowledge

of the event's inner workings.

Well, yeah,
I would agree with you on that.

I mean,
but you have Daniel in custody.

He had the phone on him that had
the messages being sent to Nora.

Daniel may have had
the phone in his possession,

but that does not mean
he sent the messages.

Anyone can plant a phone,
Mr. Carter.

- Okay.
- Liz gave me a schedule

of the setup
for the agenda for that day.

You had a meeting with Daniel
scheduled for 4 p.m.

what was that concerning?

We were going over
last-minute menu changes.

Who called the meeting?

I did. I wanted the meeting.

All right.
Then let's start at the top.

Spare no detail.

I just got a message from Dom.

He just left the station
and said they let Daniel go.

- What?
- They didn't arrest him.

They let him go
after questioning.

Dom just saw him
in the parking lot.

They must not have had
enough evidence.

But he had the phone on him.

Unless someone
planted it on him.

Is that crazy to think?

It's not impossible.

He did bartend the event.

Someone could have easily
just slid it in his pocket.

I don't know
what to think anymore.

- What are you doing here?
- Nora told me what happened.

Okay, look,
I don't have the energy

to tell my whole side
of the story.

I told the cops everything.
It wasn't me.

I believe you.
Can I come in now?

This whole thing, it's a mess.

I'm being set up.

I know.

You want a drink?
I need another one.

Thanks.

Yeah, the cops, they don't
even care what I had to say.

If I wasn't for my lawyer, I'd
probably be locked up right now.

I didn't touch her, Liz.
I-I swear.

I know. I said I believed you.

So, what are you
doing here right now?

Just thought
I should check up on you.

Figured you'd need
a friend right now.

Thanks.

You should have seen
the way Nora looked at me.

Like she hated me.

You don't have
to worry about Nora.

I'll take care of her.

So, what makes you so sure
I didn't do this?

Because I did.

What?

I know canceling
was the right thing to do,

but part of me
is really gonna miss it.

I'm sure you've got
other projects

you can pour yourself into,
though, right?

I mean, sure, it might take
a little bit of time

before you find something quite
as large as the Legacy Gala,

but, I mean,
you're gonna get there.

I guess it's just...

Those events made me feel seen.

I always had to fight
just to prove my worth.

When the events
became so popular,

I felt like I finally made it.

I can definitely relate
to that.

Hey.

There's something
I've been wanting to ask you

that's really been
weighing on me.

You know you can talk to me
about anything, Dom.

I really care about Nora a lot,

but I just think she looks
at me as a friend right now.

I just want to show her
how much I care, you know?

Look, I get it. I get it.

She's going through
a lot right now,

but, like, I thought
I would just invite

her over to my place,
cook her a dinner,

just get her out of the city
for a little bit.

A nice home-cooked meal, and...

I have to tell her how I feel.

You're a good man, Dom.

You should invite her.

She'll finally be able to relax

and hopefully let
her guard down a bit.

Plus, I can put in
a good word for you.

- You'd do that?
- For you? Absolutely.

I hate the feeling of the killer
still being out there.

The police swear that my mom
is safe at the hospital,

but I just can't help
but think the worst.

I don't know
how to protect her.

She's safe.

And if we need to take turns
visiting, we will?

Good morning, Nora.

Is everything okay?

Did something happen
with my mom?

- Your mother is fine.
- What is it?

I'm sorry to tell you this,

but Daniel Hayes was found dead
in his home last night.

What?

A family member
stopped by to check on him

and found his body.

Oh, God.

And that's not all.

Um, in his home,
we found a vial of the poison

used against your mother.

So, it was Daniel
all along?

That's what it
looks like, yeah.

I'm sorry, Mom.
I know how much you liked him.

I guess we didn't know him
as well as we thought we did.

- Yeah.
- It's a lot to take in.

You're doing the best you can.

We're safe now.

- Uh, I'll be right back, okay?
- Okay.

- Hey.
- Hey.

What are you doing here?

I-I brought your mom
some baked goods.

I thought she might like it
more than the hospital food.

That's very kind of you.

I heard about Daniel.

Yeah, it's really messed up.

I was thinking you've just been
under so much stress recently.

I'd love you to come out
to my place tonight.

You know,
I'll cook, you'll relax.

It'll be quiet, simple,
no pressure.

Can I think about it
and let you know?

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Who's that?

That's Dom.
He brought some treats for you

and he invited me
over to his place tonight.

Well, that sounds lovely.
You should go.

No, I want
to stay here with you.

You've been here all day.

You deserve to have some fun.

And isn't that the guy
you really like?

- Yeah, I like him.
- Then you should go.

I'm safe here.

You deserve
some time to yourself

and to get to know
this man better.

Are you sure?

Go.

I'll be back first thing
in the morning, okay?

- I love you.
- I love you, too.

Your mother's asleep.

Thanks for staying
with her, Naomi.

It's no problem at all.

I'm just glad
you're getting some space.

You deserve a break.

Thanks. Hey, I'm actually
pulling up to Dom's now,

so I should probably
let you go, okay?

Nora. You made it.

I wasn't expecting
to see you here.

I am so happy you're here.
Can I get you a drink?

Sorry.
I'm-I'm a little thrown.

I-I thought Dom asked me here
for some one-on-one time.

I guess I misread
the situation.

You know what?
A drink would be great.

- Red okay?
- Yeah.

Great.

Make yourself comfortable.

Thanks.

Isn't
this place beautiful?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

He renovated it himself.

I always joke about him starting
a construction company,

but he proved me wrong

with his catering empire,
so what do I know?

Yeah, you know what?
He did mention

that he did some renovations
last time I was here.

Oh.

You've been here before.

Where is Dom?

Oh, he-he just stepped out
to get dinner.

He should be back soon.

So, it seems like you and Dom
have a pretty close friendship.

Yeah. We clicked immediately.

We have so much in common.

Our past, our struggles.

Not everyone
has everything handed to them.

Right. Yep.

From what I can tell, he seems
like a pretty amazing guy.

Oh, he is.

He's strong and also...

incredibly sensitive.

You know, he's-he's confided
in me about his past,

and I can see
how much it scarred him,

how-how, uh, deeply he feels.

He's been gone a while.
Shouldn't he be back by now?

Any minute.

You should drink your wine.

I think I'll...

I'll wait till Dom
gets back, actually.

I'm so glad we had
this time alone.

You know,
there's-there's something

I've been meaning
to talk to you about.

Yeah, me, too, actually.
Um, I just...

I'm gonna use
the restroom really quick.

Hurry back.

Oh, my God.

Dom. Dom.

You're really not
making this easy.

Not quite the spectacular death
I initially hoped for,

but this will do fine.

The messages.

The break-in.

My mother.

- Finally, you're catching up.
- She could have died.

It worked, didn't it?

You came running
like I knew you would.

You're insane!

No.

I'm a product of you.

You have been ruining my life
since we were kids.

While I scraped
and clawed for any recognition,

you just breathed
and everyone applauded.

You skipped every prep meeting.

Still, you got the scholarship
that I bled for.

Every teacher,
all the popular girls,

every guy I ever liked,
they all looked at you first.

And then
you show up to my event.

Finally a place where I shine.

Stealing my stage yet again.

Naomi nominated me
for that award.

I had nothing to do with it.

Plus, Angela would
have been the one to...

You killed her.

You held a memorial for her
and everything.

You're sick.

Angela was
an unfortunate mistake.

That was meant to be you.

You've taken everything from me.

And then you come back
into my life

and you steal the one thing
I've always wanted.

What?

I've been in love with Dom
for years.

And then you show up
and steal him from me.

I-I would have...backed off

if I ever knew
that you liked him.

- Liz, I swear. I swear.
- Doesn't matter anymore.

He'll be up soon.

And when he is,
I'll tell him everything.

How you attacked me.

How I had no choice
but to defend myself.

And he'll believe me.

Oh, God. Come on. Please.

Come...

Yeah.

Please don't do this. Please.

Please.

Liz. Please.

- I'm so glad you're all right.
- Hey.

What happened in there?

I mean, where is she?

They took her to the hospital.
She's in police custody.

And when she's stable,
they're going to arrest her.

Wow.

I don't believe it.

She was going to kill me, too,

and tell you
it was self-defense.

But I got away.

Hey. Come here.

Okay. It's over, right?

You saved us.

Hey. You saved us.

Last box officially unpacked.

Yep. Finally.

It really is a nice place, Nora.

- Just your style.
- Right?

I love it here already so much.

I have my front porch
for my morning coffee.

There's a yoga studio
just down the road.

- It's perfect.
- Mm-hmm.

And within
walking distance to me.

Exactly. We all win.

- So, when does Dom come over?
- He should be here any minute.

- You seem so happy with him.
- I really am.

It's just so natural and easy.

Yeah. No games. No drama.
It's really refreshing.

Well, I knew he was the one.

- Stop.
- I did.

So, where is
he taking you for supper?

That new Italian place on Fifth.

Yeah. He wanted to take me
somewhere special

to celebrate my new designer job
at Violet Row.

I don't know. Everything just
feels like it's coming together.

- I'm so proud of you, honey.
- Thanks, Mom.

Oh, that should be him.

- I'll be right back.
- Okay.

Paul. Hey.

I wasn't sure
if I should come by,

but my sister told me
she hired you at Violet Row,

and I just wanted
to say congratulations.

She said your portfolio
was very impressive.

Thanks. Yeah,
I'm still kind of in shock.

Uh, I brought you something.

They were Angela's.

I don't know
if you'd even want them,

but if you do, they're yours
as a peace offering.

- Are you sure?
- Yeah.

She didn't get to use them,
but maybe you can.

This really means a lot.
Thank you.

I was thinking
maybe if you're up for it,

I could stop
by the boutique sometime,

see what you're working on.

I'd love that. Yeah.

Do you want to come in
for a bit? My mom's here.

I'm sure she would
really love to see you.

Really?

Sure.

Okay, great. Come on.