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Hi, honey.

None for me.

Oh.

I see you got a real nice coffee maker in there. It was a gift.

Oh, that explains it. You got no coffee filters.

So I was going to have to use a paper towel, but you don't got that either. So

I walked down to that little deli, and I picked up a couple cups.

It's really good coffee.

No, I don't drink coffee. It gives me terrible breath.

Okay.

More for me, then.

Um, if you don't drink coffee, are you going to need that coffee maker?

No, you can have it. You can take it back to Fresno with you. Thank you.

That is so sweet.

When is that exactly?

When what?

When are you going back home? I mean, there's nothing left for you here

anymore. Well, I wanted to reconnect with you.

We did that.

As much as we possibly can.

I was sticking around to help you out with Eddie.

Oh, well.

There's no need for that now.

It's over.

I suppose.

Maybe I should think about leaving.

Maybe you should.

Or you could stay and help me get Eddie back.

The label was comfortable with the concept. We signed off on it. This is

coming right from Eddie, all right?

A lot has changed in his life. Since we suspended production, he wants the video

to reflect that change.

Come on, Jake. The label does not like change. We fear it, actually.

I think you'll like what Eddie and Tony came up with.

Take it away, Tony.

It's real simple, okay?

Eddie walks into the club, starts singing the song.

Beautiful girl walks up to him, but he passes her by.

Wait, wait, why would he pass by the beautiful girl? Beautiful girls are

good. The label is all for beautiful girls. Hang on.

So anyways, he's moving through the club. He's singing the song.

Right, and we've also got our songwriting contest winner, Lauren Tate.

She's going to be in this. I'm way ahead of you. So we think he's going to choose

her, right? She's pretty, she's sweet, seems like a natural.

But he doesn't.

Who does he choose?

His guitar.

Yeah, it's kind of fitting right now.

Because of the breakup.

Yes, Daniel.

The label is not for the breakup, by the way.

Well, that's unfortunate for many reasons, but it doesn't matter, all

right? Eddie needs this, and please don't ask him any questions about it.

You know what question I'd like to ask Eddie right now?

Where the hell are you?

Hello?

Hey, you on your way here?

Sure.

Where's here?

The club. We're shooting the video.

Right. What time is it?

About 20 minutes past when you were supposed to be here.

Okay, I'm... I'm on my way.

Give me five minutes to brush my teeth.

I like that tent.

You didn't know it was me this time.

I was hoping it was someone else.

Anybody else? What's up?

You called me, Tyler, late last night, boarding on early this morning, so the

real question is, what do you want?

It doesn't matter, Lily. The story's been broken. I've read about it 50

different times this morning, each one better than the last.

Yes, the story is all over the world by now, and everyone's taking it really

badly. I heard the Pope is calling for a day of mourning.

Well, I'm not mourning this morning. I'm filled with, um, what's that feeling?

Joy.

You want some eggs?

All right, look, Tyler, just because the story's out there doesn't mean that I

don't need you.

Okay, even if I'm not the first to a story, I can always look at it from a

different angle to get an audience.

So what's my angle?

How's that?

You promised me gory details.

I don't remember.

I wonder why.

Yeah, I had a bit of a celebration last night.

Oh, was Chloe here?

Was Eddie?

Okay, I might have told you on the phone that I could help you out, but honestly,

I don't know anything.

So why'd you call me? Maybe I called you in the middle of the night for the

oldest reason there is.

I had no idea.

You know I've always had a thing for you.

You want to give me those details now?

I just don't understand why you changed your mind.

Well, on the cold-headed day, I didn't think it'd be a good idea to be known as

the guy who broke up Cloette.

It's better than not being known at all.

Look, I'm not asking for that much. Yeah, not much. You just want me to look

like a jackass in front of the whole world, and I'm not going to do that. Oh,

you don't want to look like a jackass. No, I don't.

What's wrong with that?

Tyler, that's like the sun not wanting people to think it's hot.

All right? People are going to see what they want to see.

There's not much that can be done about that.

Sure there is.

I could avoid making a spectacle of myself.

You live for the spectacle.

OK? I've seen you on the red carpets. The camera comes out and you find your

way into the shot.

This is different.

I just want an interview.

Yeah. Tyler, Eddie, Chloe, the love triangle that captivated the world.

That's the Tyler I know. OK? The guy who's totally unaware of what else is

happening in the world.

You of all people, you can't turn down free publicity.

Okay, here's the thing, Lily. I've seen situations like this before, and it's

never good for the person who broke up the couple.

This could put you on people's radars.

Directors, producers, you name it.

That's not the kind of radar I want to be on.

Being a bad boy has hurt your career in the past, but it's all you got going for

you right now.

Embrace it.

Be the motorcycle-riding bad boy that blew up the hottest couple in town.

So, you really think this could help me get some work?

You'll be working so much you won't be able to keep up.

Good roles, too.

Award-winning type roles? Of course.

Look, you'll be able to move out of this place and up into the hills.

You'll have to get an assistant.

An assistant?

I've always wanted an assistant.

Yeah, and all that can be yours.

All you have to do is get in front of my cameras and tell me what happened.

My eggs are getting cold.

Tyler, wait.

Are you going to help me help you?

I can't.

I just, I don't understand.

Some things are bigger than a job or a career or an assistant.

Are you not willing to go on record with me because you're trying to protect

Chloe?

You think the two of you are going to end up happily ever after, is that

right?

When you think about this, if the stiletto heel were on the other foot,

would she do the same for you?

Would she stand up and protect you instead of advancing her own career?

I think she might. Chloe Carter, are we talking about the same girl?

All right.

When you change your mind, you give me a call.

And you will change your mind.

You know what?

Better yet, have your assistant call me.

What brings you here? Oh, well, I was just making sure that this isn't the

kind of video where Lauren's wearing a gold bikini, smoking a cigar in a hot

tub. Mom, you know I wouldn't smoke.

Oh. Yeah.

Well, I'm sure that she's perfectly safe. I just, I wanted to touch base

with Kelly.

She's been talking to Lauren about her potential in music. Right. Well, she's

here. She's around. I saw her. I mean, what do you think about her? Do you

trust her?

Oh, yeah, yeah. She's very sharp. Yeah?

Plus, she thinks I'm brilliant. So, you know, that's a lot of points in her

favor.

That said, I don't trust a lot of people in this business. Right.

Well, I'm late, so I'm gonna go check in. Oh, actually, they haven't even

started yet.

Eddie's not here.

He's not?

Oh, see, honey?

She was so worried because we were running ten minutes behind.

They'll start soon.

I'm sure he had a rough night.

Yeah, he called me around, like, two.

He did what?

Yeah, he just wanted to talk about the song. He was inspired and writing

some... Music. Is that why you didn't sleep at all last night? It was for like

two minutes, Mom. That's it.

I'm sure he had a lot on his mind.

What happened?

He finally broke it off with Chloe.

How's the video shoot?

So jealous?

Hey.

Hey.

Saw the new wheels.

Pretty sweet, huh? Want to race later?

For pinks?

Obviously.

No, but I'm surprised you even asked. You know, I'm the best driver you know.

If by best you mean slowest, yeah.

I'm cautious, Mel. Not slow.

I have an exceptional safety record.

So does my grandma. Maybe you two could get together, talk about it. You know,

talk about stopping at green lights, stuff like that. It'd be rockin'. Yeah.

Heard anything from Lauren?

No. Not even sure if she knows that Eddie broke up with the stick figure

yet. She knows. I bet he told her himself.

What? Why would you say that?

I saw the way he looked at her over the foosball table.

He likes her.

He's a charismatic worldwide star. That's their trick. They do that to

everyone to make them feel great. That's how they become stars. You sound a lot

like Lauren.

Yeah, that's because that's exactly what she told me when I said I think Eddie

likes you.

So, we both have the same thought about Eddie.

Seems we both have a special talent for spotting romantic attraction.

Have you had any progress on tracking down Beth?

Actually, she's proven pretty hard to find.

Well, that's good news.

I thought you wanted to find her. No, I do. But if she was dead, you'd be able

to find her just like that.

This means she's alive.

She's just hiding.

What's that smell?

I thought I should make you some comfort food.

Well, I don't find comfort in bacon.

Well, maybe you should.

Still nothing?

He'll call.

I hope so.

You don't think he's going to call me, do you? I think that no matter what

happens, the most important thing is that you feel happy about yourself.

So that's what you're going to say to try and cheer me up?

I'm not good at this, but I'm trying.

Yeah, I'll agree with the first part.

No, I'm going to get Eddie back. I just need to talk to him.

Oh, no. That's not a good idea.

Today, he's shooting a video at Max's club. I'm going to go down there and I'm

going to make him talk to me. Or maybe you give him a little space and then you

get back in touch.

See, those are words of a quitter, and I am not a quitter, Mom.

Honey, I... Are you expecting someone?

Are you?

No, maybe it's Eddie.

How do I look?

A little touch-up wouldn't hurt.

Tell him to hold on.

Oh, no.

I get that a lot. Is Chloe here?

Um, she'll be out in a sec. Can I help you with anything?

Well, yeah, I'd love to get your story, too, but that's not why I'm here.

Tyler called me. He told me everything.

I don't know what you mean.

It means it's time for Chloe to tell her side of the story.

The entire story.

Look. This story is happening with you or without you, and I want you to have

control over what happens next.

I need to know exactly what Tyler had to say. And I want to share that

information with you as a friend, but, you know, Tyler talked to me as a

source, so I'm unfortunately unable to repeat what he said.

So now, all of a sudden, you have an ethical code?

Chloe, I've done nothing but try to help you.

Okay? I think of you as a real friend.

And I appreciate everything that you've done for me. Hey. I'm just a wreck right

now. I need as much help as I can get.

All right.

Tyler didn't tell me anything.

I think he's trying to protect you.

Seriously? Yeah.

I think he's genuinely in love with you.

That is very sweet, but, I mean, Eddie and I, we're not done.

We're gonna get back together probably by the end of the week.

You really think so?

I know so.

That's why I'm going to Max's club today for the video shoot.

I'll be there, too.

Why? I gotta interview that contest winner, Lauren Tate.

Oh, you don't like her.

Uh, Lily!

I think it's time for you to go.

Chloe's been through enough, and I don't think she should be talking to anyone,

especially reporter types.

It's all over the news. Even the gossip rags have it.

I know. Why do you think I'm sketching? I'm trying to stay calm.

Have you talked to Eddie?

No, he won't return my calls now. Well, that's not good.

Why did this have to happen before we signed?

What?

You used too much burnt umber.

Ivana, this isn't working.

I'm sorry I've lost inspiration, and it's only partially your fault.

Have you talked to Chloe? What's she saying? Maybe the media's blowing this

out of proportion.

I haven't called Chloe.

I thought you were just interested in Eddie.

I am, but he said he'd only do this movie if she was in it, so obviously

she's his weak point.

Well, apparently not anymore.

She's quite ravishing, isn't she?

No, just be careful.

Hey, never hold back when you're commenting on beauty, Connor.

Can we get back to the Eddie problem, please?

Don't call it a problem. Call it a situation.

I told you to work on that negativity.

Sorry, I'm sorry.

What would you like me to do about the Eddie situation?

Bring Chloe in.

Tell her I'd like to speak to her.

Are you seriously going to get involved with their personal problems?

This isn't personal. This is business.

Whatever she did, she's going to have to make right so Eddie's happy again. No

Eddie, no movie.

If there's no movie, I'm going to be very upset.

Do you have any idea what happens when I'm upset?

You use too much burnt umber?

I'm sure

you want to do this.

Yeah, I'm...

Here.

Just checking in on your condition, that's all.

My condition is ready to work.

Just say the word and I'll tell all these people to hit the brakes.

Hey, there's our star.

This is going to be a simple, undramatic fun day.

Everyone understand?

Tony. Yep.

You ready to do this? I am. You like the new concept?

I do.

Jake sent it over to me. He did a good job with it.

I'm just trying to take your ideas, make a little magic happen. Thank you for

understanding and being flexible.

I just don't see myself doing the whole dance party 2012 at this moment. This is

kind of more where I'm at.

Understood. And, hey, I get paid the same either way, right?

That's true.

Hey, did Lauren show up? Yeah.

All right. Well, this is going to be great. Get these cameras fired up and

let me splash some water on my face and I'll be ready before you know it.

Tony.

Hey, Den, can you do me a favor?

A favor for you or for the girl?

What do you mean, the girl? No, Melissa, who I guess is not your girlfriend, but

you're constantly doing favors for her anyway.

I'm not constantly doing favors for her. Yes, you are. I mean, you even got me

and Ben helping out. We can't even pretend she's our girlfriend.

Are you saying I pretend she's my girlfriend?

Yes. I mean, that's exactly what I just said.

Weren't you listening?

You're wrong.

Oh, about which part?

Most of it.

But I do need a favor.

I'm looking for someone.

Can you help me find them using your connections?

Please?

This is for the girl, isn't it?

No.

All right.

I'll help you.

If you just tell me that this is for Melissa, your pretend girlfriend.

You need to leave right now. It's a close set.

I just need to talk to Eddie.

Not gonna happen. It's important. It'll just take a second.

Now's not the time.

Eddie, wait!

I'm not going to just disappear. I deserve a conversation.

No, you don't. Let's go.

Let's make a video, people!

I didn't mean to be rough.

And I'm sure you think I'm the enemy, but I'm not.

All right, Chloe, listen, I want you to be happy.

And the best way you can do that is to leave Eddie alone for good.

No, Eddie will come around.

No, he won't.

Not this time. You betrayed him.

Have you ever been betrayed?

More than you.

Well, then you understand.

Just convince him to talk to me, please.

I've already talked to him.

He doesn't want to see you.

Not today, not tomorrow, not ever again.

He's moved on.

He will never trust you again.

Yeah.

Hey, Jackie.

Tyler, what do you want?

I want to see Chloe.

She's not here. Where is she?

I don't see how that's any of your business.

Fine. I'll call her myself.

No, I... She went to see Eddie.

Come on.

She's obsessed with him. She's not obsessed with him. She doesn't love him.

She never has.

She told me her plan from the beginning. It was never about love.

Tyler, I have never seen her like this. Not even with you.

Because she wants his money.

I don't know that it's that simple. It is. Fame.

Money, it makes people act like monsters.

Well, it doesn't matter. I mean, if what you're saying is true and she never

really cared about him, then do you really want to be with a person like

that?

She's a good person deep down.

How deep are you willing to go to find that?

We're in love, Jackie.

If that's what you call love, it doesn't sound so great to me.

Well, what am I supposed to do? What do you think I should do, huh?

It doesn't matter.

I tell her to leave Eddie alone, and off she goes. I tell you to leave her alone,

you're not going to listen to me.

So what's the point?

The two of you are so bound and determined to destroy everything around

you.

Is that what you think love is, Tyler?

All right, everybody, listen up. We're going to do a run-through. Somebody cue

Eddie in five, four, three, two, action.

Cute girl one.

And cute girl two.

Here's the contest, girl.

I know your body wants to explode. Your feet just wanna go. We're gonna feel

alive.

There's something in the air.

Yeah. Cut.

It's a rehearsal.

We're not rolling cameras.

Did I do something wrong? No, it has nothing to do with you.

Okay? Look, I just don't feel the concept anymore. It feels weak.

We wanted something simple that showcased you. This is what you wanted.

Why don't we all take a moment and reflect on this? I mean, there's no

reason this video needs to be shot today, right?

The star needs to be happy. I agree. It actually does need to be done now. The

video debut's in a week.

Hey, well, what do you want from me?

Okay? Because I don't like it. It doesn't make me happy. I'm not going to

pretend like it does.

Just, Eddie, listen to me for a second. No, listen to me, okay?

It's not working for me. Fix it. Make it better.

Eddie, I'm actually with Max on this. Jake, no one cares.

Well?

It was a disaster.

Oh, sweetie.

Great, now I'm going to have you pitting me. That's the last thing I need.

I just... I need a plan.

I need a plan.

And, I mean, it can't be over. It's not over.

Tyler came by.

Why?

Why do you think?

Oh, because now that Eddie and I are on a break, he thinks I'll come running

back to him. Honey, you are not on a break.

Sounds to me like he doesn't want to even see you.

I will die before I give up on this, Mom.

I do not like hearing you talk like that.

Well, deal with it.

Honey, I know Eddie was a special guy, but do you really want to spend your

time chasing after some boy who doesn't want nothing to do with you?

You wouldn't understand.

No, I wouldn't. When people tell me they don't want nothing to do with me, I

leave them alone.

Yet you're still here.

I think it's great. I love it.

Yeah, I like it too. It's a small change, but it's better.

Do it.

Where's Lauren?

She's back, taking a break. I think this is all a little stressful for her.

And for you?

I'm okay.

And I'm proud, but I'm also just worried about her. No, Lauren's great. You don't

have to worry about her. Thank you. And I really appreciate you taking an

interest in her career. Well, along those lines, I spoke to the video

director, and I suggested that Lauren, instead of being a cameo, is the main

girl in the video, so Eddie is rushing to her, not the guitar, and that's why

he's pushing all the other girls away. Because Eddie loves Lauren!

Well, I mean, if she's comfortable with it, that's amazing.

There's nothing sexual, no kisses, nothing. Okay, good. I'm on board.

But you know what? Actually, I need to go. I have a lunch that I have to be to

in five minutes. Can you look after her?

Always. Great.

You know, I have really big plans for your daughter.

Yeah, you know, I do want to talk more about that with you. All right, well,

I'm not thinking of taking her out of school or anything like that. No, good,

because that's not an option.

No, Lauren's appeal is how genuine she is. I don't want to mess with that,

but... It will take time. There's going to be a lot of voice lessons, meetings,

demos, everything that I think Lauren's going to love and excel at.

She's a great kid.

No, you don't have to tell me. Although I do love hearing it.

Although I don't think she's really a kid anymore.

No, you're right. I still think of anybody under 25 as a kid. No, for me,

30 is the cutoff.

But I do have to run. Okay.

All right. Well, then can we do drinks sometime?

Yeah. Or lunch? Can we do lunch? I've never done lunch before, but... Yay!

Okay. Thank you.

All right.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, hi.

You're taking off?

Yeah, yeah, I have lunch.

Oh, that's too bad.

I mean, not that you're having lunch. It is one of the three most important meals

of the day.

I kind of want to spend some time with you.

When you say that, my little girl part of me is, like, freaking out with

excitement.

What about the not-so-little girl?

Don't answer that. I got you something.

What?

For me? Yeah.

Oh, my God. It seems like yesterday I was in here begging you to listen to my

daughter's song.

Weird. It seems like 20 years to me.

Here.

Oh, my God. No way.

Yeah.

Unpublished. There's some really cool stuff on the beat site.

I'm going to listen to these night and day. Thank you.

Absolutely. My pleasure.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Hi. Well, um, okay.

Okay, well, bye.

See you soon.

Good riddance.

Can we talk?

And cue!

What is Lily doing here? Please get her out of here.

Cut. That's rehearsal number six.

This is a private video shoot. Takes a lot of nerve for you to show up coming

here digging for a story.

No, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie. Look, look, look. She arranged for an interview with

Lauren through the label. Did I sign off on it? You did.

But I asked her not to come. She didn't listen.

Great. Well, then I guess I'm the problem.

So what are we doing? Let's run this again and we'll shoot the rehearsal.

We're not quite ready to shoot yet.

Then what are we just wasting time?

You want to call me when you actually want to shoot a video? We're rehearsing,

okay? Mainly for marks.

And we can use a stand-in if you want. Okay, I don't care.

All right? Let's just do this. Let's run it.

And you.

you want to stay here that's fine but the only story that you're getting is

the interview with lauren everything else here is off the record got it

hey

hey so i think i found something about that yeah or more

accurately den found something

Why was Den involved in this? His dad's a cop. He has access to databases.

This information was not cheap.

What did it cost us?

I had to promise them that if we ever got married and had kids, our firstborn

would be named Prometheus Starbucks Jones.

Seems like a small price to pay. What did he say?

He has a lead.

He knows where she is?

He knows where she was.

A rehab facility.

Drugs? I don't know. Probably.

Well, we have to call there and see if she's still there.

I did, but they can't just release patient information, and we can't just

go there asking for her.

Are we living in a totalitarian state?

I mean, why won't they tell us what we want to know?

It's to protect patient privacy.

It's a good thing.

Okay, fine, but then, I mean, how are we going to find her?

I don't know, but this is a good start.

Now that we have something to go on, we'll track her down.

Adam, I can't tell you how grateful I am for everything you've done.

Don't thank me. Thank Din. He's the real hero.

You're an amazing friend.

Just a friend.

I gotta get to class.

It's all around.

All right, everybody. This is a wrap. Great job.

Give yourself a hand.

Great job.

Thank you. Oh, it was fun.

Sorry, I'm not my usual self today.

I think you're excused. Pardon me.

The other part, I'll be apologizing to a long list of people.

I was a jerk.

Jerks don't keep a list of people to apologize to.

Maybe.

I just think I need to sleep it off, you know?

I don't remember everything that happened last night, but I'm pretty sure

a truck ran over my head.

Well, did any good songs come of it?

I don't know. It's a good question. I'll have to check the tape, but I don't have

much hope.

calling me last night is that still in your memory i don't remember everything

we talked about but i remember really wanted to call you so you don't remember

promising to give the commencement speech at my graduation i uh no i'm just

kidding i mean i can sing in front of a bunch of people in the stadium but

giving a speech in front of a bunch of teachers and parents

All right, so I will call soon. We'll work on another song.

But I also want to hear more of yours, okay?

Okay.

Get some sleep. Okay. Take care. Okay.

Hey, ready for your interview?

Do you have the answer to 5C?

I think it's James Madison.

But it may be Monroe.

Possibly Van Buren?

I can't concentrate.

That's so unlike you. Normally you just plow through history assignments.

I just can't stop thinking about Beth.

Where is she? I mean, what's she like?

How are we going to find her?

We'll go to the rehab facility if we have to.

Stand around until we encounter someone who knows her or knew her when she was

there.

That's not going to work.

What about the internet? I thought the internet was supposed to have the

answers to everything.

Hey, don't disparage the internet. These are our own limitations.

Fine, okay. Back to Millard Fillmore.

Are you going to kiss me again?

You kissed me.

The first time. The second and third time, you totally kissed me.

I think someone pushed me into you.

There was no one around.

Then it was obviously some sort of gravitational force.

Explain that.

You know I don't do physics.

You kissed me.

Why won't you admit it?

Okay, Adam. I kissed you.

It was warm and passionate and sexy, and it made my ears tingle.

Is that what you want to hear?

Are you going to do it again?

Ooh, look. The answer to 5C is James K. Polk.

In a matter of weeks, you went from a regular high school girl taking tests,

thinking about the prom, to the apple of Eddie Duran's eye.

Tell me, how does that feel?

Oh, I don't know.

Yes,

it must all be very overwhelming.

Now, this music video wasn't part of the songwriting contest that you won. Why do

you think that they asked you to be a part of it?

I don't know. I'm just glad they did.

And do you think you're going to pursue a career in music?

I do. I love writing music and singing it.

I mean, I still am terrified at the idea of performing in front of people, but

I'm working on it. Oh, you are so charming and beautiful. You must have

all the high school boys after you.

Oh, no?

There's no high school boy in your life right now?

Not really.

Well, you and Eddie seem to have really good chemistry.

Any reaction to that?

We have chemistry?

Well, yeah. He seems to really like you. I mean, he chose you from all those

girls today.

Well, that was just the video. That was the story.

Well, you know what happened between Eddie and Chloe, right? Now that he's

back in the market, are there any plans that you two will get together or go on

a date? All right, that's enough. Out. Out.

I was in the middle of an interview.

Unprofessional. I know exactly what you were doing. You guys need to get out now

and do not come back.

Guess we lost your interview, kid.

Nice. Huh?

She's just flustered.

We'll reschedule. She needs to get out there.

I'm sorry about that. I didn't know she was gonna ask that stuff.

Yeah, I'm just glad I caught it before I left. You shouldn't have to deal with

that. It's my problem.

It's gonna be okay.

Yeah.

You ever been in love?

No.

You hoping to be?

Someday. Yeah?

Well, Lauren, do whatever you can not to.

It hurts.

Great job on the video.

Thanks. But we need to do some damage control with Lily.

I don't really care about that. It's a great first step.

We need to get you out there, and she can get you out there, so we have to

repair it.

And we need to talk about the next steps for your career.

I'm ready whenever you are.

Good.

What are you doing with my computer?

Nothing. I'm just checking my emails.

Who emails you?

Sometimes Rita sends me funny videos.

That's an excellent use of technology.

Why are you being so mean?

I'm sorry.

I just thought today would go differently.

I thought I would at least talk to Eddie. I need to see him.

Well, and so you take it out on me.

Well, you're within reach. If you don't like it, then you should leave.

You want me to leave?

Maybe. Just for a few hours.

You got company coming?

It's a business thing.

Oh, so you're embarrassed of me. You don't want me to meet your business

people. No, it's not that. I just get distracted with all these meetings, and

it's really boring.

Well, where should I go? What should I do?

This is one of the largest, most exciting cities in the world. I'm sure

you'll find something to do.

Look, I don't want you doing anything rash. Anything else. Where do you think

I'm gonna go, Jake? What do you think I'm gonna do? I don't know. That's why

I'm telling you, don't do anything.

And especially don't go see her.

Okay, well, it's the last thing you have to worry about, because I don't want to

see her.

I think we should all hang out for a while, have a little drink, let off some

steam. Yeah, Dad, let's go have a drink. It's always helped everything.

There's no place like home.

There's no place like home.

No place like home.

There's no place like home.

There's no place like home.

Damn it.

Yeah.

No, I don't have Chloe Carter's number. I assumed you did.

Well, then you're just gonna have to go and get it, aren't you?

Connor, do not bother me if you haven't accomplished something. Only bother me

if you have.

Come

in.

Okay, Chloe just called.

She's understandably upset, but she's going to make it in tomorrow.

That's great.

I'm happy again.

What are you watching?

I don't know, but it's mesmerizing.

It's so human-like, it's uncanny.

Hey.

Did anyone see you?

I don't think so. Does it still matter?

Yes, it still matters. Why?

You and Eddie are over. Are we?

I think I read it somewhere this morning.

Well, don't believe everything that you read.

Okay, I saw it then, because it happened in my apartment.

Why didn't you give Lily that story?

She didn't offer me enough.

Well, she seems to think that it's because you're trying to protect me.

Isn't that sweet?

That's hilarious that she thinks that you would need to be protected.

Well, it's good to know that you have my back.

Why'd you summon me, Chloe?

Did you think that while Eddie and I are on this break that you and I would get

back together?

I did.

At first, I celebrated.

But I realized that that's not what you want.

You want him.

And I know you're going to try to get back with him.

What's that supposed to mean?

I've known you longer than 15 seconds.

I know that's the only thing that matters.

That's not true. You know what I realized today?

I've been sitting back.

and laughing about how you've been playing Eddie, how he's your toy.

You know, you spin him up and turn him around, and he does exactly as you

please, but... You just realized that.

No. What I realized is that I'm the one being played.

I'm more of a toy than Eddie is.

No, that's not true.

Why'd you call me, Chloe?

Because I needed someone to hold me, and you're the only one that... Why

can't this just be easy?

You know, you don't deserve this, but... I'm sorry.

Maybe we deserve each other.

Yeah.

I think he held it together pretty well, given everything he found out yesterday.

You know, after Katie died, I spiraled hard.

And I see the same look on Eddie's face, you know?

A guy that could throw away everything after losing a girl.

It's over.

I'll make sure he doesn't chase her. I'm right there with you.

Did you know I put a P.I. on Chloe?

No. I'd have freaked out if I found out. That's why I didn't tell you.

You don't tell me anything.

Guys like that, you never know what they can uncover.

And you don't know what they're going to do with the info when they get it. No,

not this guy.

I completely trust him.

So you and your detective set the wheels in motion on this?

Maybe a little.

Eddie was going to find out about Chloe no matter what. I just had to make sure

that he did it before they got married.

Speaking of marriage, I should probably, uh... That's my work wife.

I'm going to take this.

You mind?

No, go right ahead.

And we should work together, make sure Eddie stays strong.

Yeah. And he'll find someone else. You know, you will too.

Hmm.

Hey, it's me. I, um... I don't really know what to say, but I just wanted to

tell you that... Listen, don't try and come to the club.

Don't try and see me.

Don't try and talk to me. I don't want to see you. I don't want to have a

conversation. But at the same time, I can't just let this go, okay? There's so

much I want to say to you, and when I look into your eyes, not like this.

Face to face.