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That's the phone the kid called me from.

They found Eddie's car near here, right?

Yeah.

What do you think he was doing out here?

I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine.

Can I help you?

Uh, yeah, maybe.

Someone called me yesterday around noon from this pay phone.

Young kid, maybe a teenager. Did you recall seeing?

Yeah, a lot of people use that phone.

Cell reception is pretty spotty around here. What's this about?

Max is Eddie Duran's father.

Sorry about your son.

Thank you. He was here, you know.

No, I didn't know. When?

The night of the accident. He stopped here for gas.

Did you talk to him?

I didn't know who he was. I just went out to look at his car.

Did you talk to anybody else?

Kid asked for his autograph.

Do you know this person?

No, like I said, I just wanted to check out his car.

What about security cameras?

Out here?

Yeah. No, we don't got much we need to secure.

It's a pretty quiet town most days.

Nice talking to you.

Thank you.

Now I know how Eddie felt every day.

Oh, wait, really? You don't usually have a rabid pack of paparazzi hounding you

in the parking lot?

No, it's just a recent phenomenon.

Man, I gotta start paying close attention.

This thing with Eddie is gonna die down. They'll all move on to something else

eventually. It just infuriates me because I know it's not true.

Eddie would never push Chloe off that terrace.

Hey, hey, Buffy, go gawk at somewhere else.

How's the recording going?

It's fine.

Kelly leaked a snippet of the recording onto the internet this morning. Ooh, I

love a good snippet. That's kind of awesome. At least you get something

positive out of this media circus.

It just feels a little exploitative to me.

And plus, there's all this pressure from the label to finish the album by the end

of the summer.

Are you ready for that?

I don't know.

I mean, I've been so focused on the idea of doing the memorial concert.

Is Kelly behind it?

She loves it, but I feel like for her it's more about promoting the album than

honoring Eddie's memory.

At least she's with you rather than against you, whatever her agenda is.

Yeah, but she just keeps pushing me to record other people's songs, and I'm

still on the fence about that.

Have you heard them? Are they any good?

I started rehearsing one the other day. It's fine. It's just not me.

Honestly,

the only other songs I want to record are Eddie's.

I want to put that live version of our duet on the album.

Did you tell Kelly that? She's not always the best listener.

It's hard not having Eddie here to back me up. Okay, Lauren, you have to stand

up to her.

I mean, this is your album. It's your career.

You don't... You don't well enough to be up and about on your own. You need to

rest. Or you're gonna hurt yourself.

I'm feeling better, okay? I need to get my strength back.

And I need to be up and active.

All right? I don't want my muscles to atrophy.

I don't know what that means, but your muscles are fine. Or they will be,

but... Your voice doesn't sound very strong. Oh, I got beat up and a hit in

the throat.

It'll get better with time.

I don't know, Eddie. What if your vocal cords are damaged?

What are you, a nose, ear, and throat specialist now? Is that your diagnosis?

Maybe you have some vocal exercises you could recommend.

Sorry, I was just making an observation.

Keep it to yourself.

Your voice is going to be fine.

How are you feeling today, babe?

Everything hurts.

But you're here and you're alive, and that's what's important.

I guess.

But now that you're awake, the police are going to want to start questioning

you, so you're going to have to figure out exactly what you're going to say.

I'm scared, Tyler. What if they figure out that Eddie and I were arguing over

Katie's accident?

As long as you stick to the script, everything's going to be fine.

I can't think straight. All this pain medicine is confusing me. The most

important thing is you can't leave the cops with any lingering questions.

You just got to give him enough to close the case and move on.

But I don't know how convincing I can be. You have to be, Cleo. Our lives are

both at stake.

I don't remember Eddie pushing me off the balcony. And honestly, I have a hard

time thinking that he would ever do that.

He did. He flew into a rage like a wild animal when he found out that you're

behind the fake text.

That's our story, OK?

Eddie's dead now, so there's no reason to try to protect him anymore.

You gotta be smart, Chloe.

Save yourself.

The building's controls are by the kitchen behind the door. It's unlocked.

Okay.

I'll need about an hour.

That's fine.

If people start showing up early, I'll just tell them you're part of the

maintenance crew.

You okay?

You look nervous.

You sure you want to go through with this? I really don't have a choice at

this point. Just do what you gotta do.

Do you think this was just some kind of cruel hoax?

In the phone call?

Yeah, I mean, am I chasing a phantom? Am I in denial?

No. No, why wouldn't you follow every possible lead?

I mean, as much as I'm a realist and feel like this could be some sort of

sick joke, I want to remain optimistic, too.

I really wonder how that kid got my phone number.

Yeah, that's a really good question.

This is hell, Nora.

I know.

I know.

Okay. We should head back to LA.

Are you sure there's not anything else we can do here?

Well, as long as you're here.

Sir, I'm going to go ahead and leave you my phone number.

If anyone comes and asks about my son Eddie or even mentions his name, would

you mind giving me a call?

Sure.

Thank you.

Yeah, good luck to you.

What was that about?

Just a Hail Mary pass.

Hey, how's your day going?

I'm 19 and still in high school.

Dream come true.

Yeah, well, it's better than being in prison.

Is it?

So, guess what?

I made an appointment with a realtor after school.

You get to go look at houses.

Fun, huh?

If I can't, I have to go back to my stupid job at that stupid warehouse.

Well, then you'll just have to trust my judgment.

Uh-oh.

What's that supposed to mean?

Try to remember to stick to the budget. Okay, that budget is ridiculous.

I've looked at places that cost what you think our budget is, and I cannot live

like that. Well, maybe you need to rethink what's livable.

You're clearly living in a fantasy world.

You know what? I'd rather have dreams and ambitions than be a quitter at 19.

What up, guys? Smiley. Have you been online lately?

No way.

You hear Lauren and Eddie tribute video? It's everywhere.

You were trending on Twitter earlier.

Told you you should post it. Oh my gosh, I will listen to you about everything

from this point forward.

But it's Spielberg with the three-picture deal. Ugh, he better not

lowball me again.

Hey Steve, can my assistant call your assistant back?

Who?

Yeah, I can hold.

No, this is Melissa Sanders.

What?

Me?

Oh my god.

Mel, what happened? Who was that?

Stu Cornell.

Stu Cornell? Who's that?

He's a TV producer. He does all those news entertainment shows.

Yeah. What's he want from you?

He saw my Eddie Lorne video.

He loved it.

He wants to meet with me today, like right now.

Mel, that's amazing. You have a meeting. I know.

This is crazy. We just posted that thing.

The internet is magical.

Well, look, I don't actually know what he wants from me yet, so just don't tell

anyone. Not even Lauren?

Especially not Lauren.

I have to see if this thing is real or not.

And she's got a lot on her mind right now.

Hey. Hey.

Still no word from Dylan Boyd.

You saw that coming, didn't you?

Yeah, there's no shame in having a one-track mind. Max's one-track is

worthwhile.

Don't you think it's weird this guy didn't call me back?

Yeah, I think it's gone beyond weird.

Come on, I'd left him over half a dozen messages saying it's urgent and he won't

call back.

Plus, he should know why you're calling.

Well, he's an actor. Maybe he's on location.

I don't know an actor that doesn't check his phone or messages 24-7.

Something is not adding up.

Unless he's a self-absorbed jerk.

I mean, he was at the club that night. And from what I understand, he was

seeing Chloe. She brought him to Eddie's showcase.

Do you recall who was working here that night that might remember something?

I just happen to have it right here.

Is that how you do your scheduling?

You know, there's a lot of great software out there that can help you

with that stuff.

I'm a bit old-fashioned.

Yeah, last month she was doing it on a parchment with a quill pen.

Nora may be helping out here with the books, you know?

Is that right?

Well, you could always use the help, right?

Hey, everything okay? Oh, yeah, sorry. I was just checking to see if Lauren had

called. I still worry about her no matter how many times she tells me she's

okay. You're right. I'm sorry I've been so selfish. I've been so wrapped up in

everything that's going on that I haven't stopped to think about Lauren

and how she's feeling.

Go hang out with her. She needs you. You sure?

Yeah, yeah, absolutely.

All right. You take care.

All right.

I'll call you, okay?

All right. Thank you for going to Ojai with me.

They say two wrongs are never right, but nothing's final.

A thousand thoughts, a million fears, and still I smile.

Um,

come in.

Hey.

Hey. What are you doing here?

I wanted to check in on you.

No, I mean, what are you doing back? I thought you were going away. Oh, yeah,

we decided to come back early.

You know, we both had things to take care of.

Oh, okay. Well, I hope you didn't come back for me.

I'm doing fine.

Good.

Good. I'm glad to hear that.

Yeah, I've been thinking about it. And, um, I think for my album, I just want to

record my own songs.

And, um, and Eddie's.

Really? Yeah.

Oh.

He would really love that.

And I know Maxwell, too.

Yeah.

I think you're right.

So I've just been focusing on that, so I'm good. You can go back to work.

Yeah. They can live without me.

Mom?

Is everything okay?

Did something happen with Dawn?

I quit.

What? When?

A few days ago, before everything happened.

It just felt really messy working there after we'd broken up.

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to worry you.

But it's going to be okay.

I have money put away.

It's actually probably for the best. I think that would be kind of weird

working for Don after everything.

Plus, got a record deal with a big advance.

That money is yours.

Yeah.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah, I just... I mean, I'm feeling the pressure a little bit.

I still kind of feel like my world's upside down.

My heart aches for him, you know?

And when it's really quiet, I just... I feel so alone.

But, you know, the busier I am, the easier it gets. So, it's okay.

You are handling this with such grace.

I honestly don't know what I would do if I were in your shoes.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Can you file that?

Sure, Dr. Masters.

Last patient of the day?

Yes.

This is an unusually light caseload for you.

I've got a cleaning crew coming in.

To do a long overdue maintenance on the OR and the recovery room.

Where does that leave me?

You can go home early.

I'm still meeting you here later tonight, though.

Right.

See you later.

Doctor.

What are you doing here?

I should ask you the same question.

Well, I wanted to see if Chloe had come, too.

The hospital won't tell me anything, and Tyler won't even have the decency of

returning my phone calls, so here I am.

From what I understand, she's conscious.

I'm here to question her about the night she fell.

I hope you'll excuse me. Well, I want to know what she has to say.

I'm glad to see your condition has improved, Miss Carter.

Who are you?

This is Detective McCarthy.

I was hoping you'd feel up to answering a few questions today.

What is he doing here?

I'm looking for answers, too, Tyler.

Not like you've been any help. I've been busy.

My friend's in the hospital. He almost died at the hands of your son.

He has no right to be here. It would be best if you both left.

I'd like to speak with Miss Carter alone.

No, it's okay. They can stay.

Both of them.

Max deserves some answers, and you should hear it from me now.

If that's what you want.

I need you to tell me everything you remember about the night you fell.

It's not really that clear. I just remember I had a big fight with Eddie.

Was this a verbal or a physical fight?

Both.

What was the fight about?

I did something stupid.

I... sent out this text blast and I made it look like it was from Lauren's phone.

You're referring to Lauren Tate, Eddie's girlfriend, right? Yeah.

It was stupid. I made it seem like she sent out this text bragging about having

sex with Eddie.

He found out and he was furious.

This is ridiculous.

I mean, Eddie would never get physically violent over something so trivial.

I think you underestimate how protective Eddie is over Lauren. It's like he's her

big brother or something. They're in love.

I wouldn't be so sure about that, Max. Mr. Duran, this is my interview. If

you're staying, I need you to be quiet.

Now, this is important, Chloe.

I need to know everything you remember about how the fight went down,

specifically how you ended up falling off that terrace.

Do you remember him being physical with you?

Like, hitting me?

Like, pushing you.

You're putting ideas in her head.

Will you please be quiet?

Go on, Chloe. Anything you remember helps, no matter how minor it seems to

you. I don't know. It's all a blur.

You say he may have grabbed you, but you're not really sure. Oh, for crying

out loud. She doesn't remember because it didn't happen.

But what other explanation is there?

I don't know. Maybe you fell off.

Or maybe you jumped off. I'm conducting this interview.

I'm not feeling well. My head is really hurting. Do we have to keep going over

this? Look, you're both antagonizing her, okay? She told you everything she

knows. What, are you her press agent?

This is ridiculous.

I think you should both leave.

I'm sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.

I'm just really exhausted right now. That's all the questions I have for

today. Thank you.

She's lying, you know?

Her story is very similar to the one Tyler told me.

Come on, Detective.

Did you see the way she kept glancing back at him like an actor that forgot

her lines?

She's been through a major trauma, both physically and emotionally.

I wasn't expecting her to remember everything. In fact, I would be more

suspicious if she did.

I don't know. I think she's covering up for someone, and my money is on Tyler.

Why would she cover for him?

Maybe she's afraid of him. Maybe he's threatened her.

Hell, maybe she's in love with him. I don't know.

I've heard you.

Now let me do my job, please.

I just couldn't say everything you wanted me to.

It's fine, babe. You did great. I know you're just tired.

I can't say that you pushed me off the balcony, because honestly, I don't

remember. Babe, I'm telling you, it's the truth.

I have this vague memory of Dylan being there.

Dylan Boyd? Yeah.

Where? At Max's apartment the night that I fell.

I remember him being at the bar, but what would he be doing at Max's place?

I don't know, but it would make more sense that he would push me and not

Eddie. Look, babe. I just, I can't see Eddie pushing me off the balcony.

I know this is shocking, but you can't let your sentiment towards Eddie cloud

your judgment.

And you can't bring up Dylan.

Like, I know that you're not thinking clearly, but people are gonna start

questioning what you're saying.

You gotta just stick to the truth.

Eddie is the one that's responsible.

Is everything all right?

Let's see.

I am injured to the point where if I blink, it hurts.

I'm living in a dirty shed.

The world thinks I'm dead.

And I can't tell my loved ones I'm alive because I'm accused of a violent crime.

I mean, besides all that, is everything all right? With all that that's going

on, the thing that upsets me most is the reaction to my new music.

What are you doing?

I shouldn't have given these to you, okay? This is all my fault. It's okay,

Leah. I can handle a few bad reviews.

I don't want to see you depressed.

Then let me go.

I'm not keeping you here against your will. I'm keeping you here for your own

good. Well, you're going to have to explain the nuances of the difference.

You shouldn't be upset about people not liking your songs.

What I know about most people is that they're stupid.

You know, I'm not even surprised.

Because everyone I trust told me.

My dad, Jake, Ian, even Lauren said the songs

weren't what the fans were going to expect.

And she genuinely liked the songs.

I agree with her.

The songs are really good.

It's just so sad.

The world thinks I'm dead, and they're still.

ripping apart my music like rabid dogs.

Isn't death supposed to be good for an artist's career?

You really shouldn't be worried about that.

That's fine.

I really just want to get some sleep.

That looks good.

I made it for Eddie once.

You want me to make you one?

No, thanks.

So, I heard you singing to Eddie's song earlier.

I hope I didn't sound too forlorn. No, you sounded beautiful.

I really want to record that song.

I mean, it makes me kind of sad when I hear it, but almost in a good way.

You know, it makes me feel close to Eddie.

I know you're heartbroken, but maybe you should channel some of that pain into

something creative.

I thought that's what I was doing by recording a song. No, I mean your own

music.

Maybe you should put those feelings into a song.

Well, I know. I've been trying, but I just feel blocked.

You know, like I can't think of the right words or the right notes.

It's never been this hard for me. Maybe a little change of scenery would give

you inspiration.

How is he?

He's fine.

He fell asleep. What's wrong?

I went to get some gas and guess who I saw there?

Who? His dad.

Asking all sorts of questions. This is exactly why I didn't want to call him in

the first place. How did he know where to look? I don't know.

He must have traced the call.

But he doesn't know who you are.

No, of course not. But he could still get the police involved and then we're

cooked. No one is going to find us.

Besides, everyone thinks he's dead. No one's going to listen to his dad.

I'm just wondering if we made a mistake bringing him here and taking care of

him.

Everything's going to be fine.

Just have a little faith.

Are you sure I can't offer you something to drink?

Pomegranate juice?

No, I'm fine.

Oh, go ahead and take a seat. Thanks.

I really appreciate you meeting me here.

I was actually hoping to make your parents part of the conversation.

Oh, well, they're both out right now. But I'm 18, so I make all my own

decisions. Good or bad, I'm making them on my own.

Well. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with the footage you

shot of Eddie and Lauren. Thank you.

You have a great eye.

It's hard to capture the intimacy and spontaneity like you did.

Lauren's my best friend.

That explains a lot. Everyone seems so comfortable.

I've seen Eddie in interviews where he would freeze up and look like he's at

the dentist.

Really? Because I actually have some footage of Eddie at the dentist looking

super calm and relaxed.

Really?

No, no, I was kidding.

Sorry.

Nice. I like that.

I like you, Melissa.

Do I have Moxie?

I think you do.

The question is, do you have more footage?

Yeah, hours and hours of it.

I wish you'd come to me before you put it online.

I could have really, really done something with this.

Well, initially it was just a gift for Lauren.

No one was supposed to see it, but she convinced me to post it.

What inspired you to film everything in the first place?

I want to be a filmmaker.

I think you're well on your way.

Listen. You get me more of that footage, and I'll give you a job at my production

company this summer.

Like, a paying job?

Yes. And you'll learn to write, produce, edit, shoot, whatever you want.

Do I get my own assistant?

No.

How about an expense account?

Absolutely not.

My own parking spot?

Uh, no.

It's perfect. I'll take it.

Where's the realtor?

She's running late.

I thought you said you didn't have time to meet with her. I don't. I gotta go to

work. I just wanted to stop by and say I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have come down on you so hard this morning.

You're right.

You shouldn't have.

But if we're gonna move in together, I need you to try and be just a little

more realistic, okay? We can't afford to live in Beverly Hills.

We can't even afford Encino.

Okay, look.

I believe in you, babe.

You've never let me down before, and now that we're with child, I know you're

gonna work twice as hard. But there are limits to what I can do.

You'll find a way.

You always do, don't you?

I gotta go to work.

Oh, it's nice of you to stop by.

I hate being in a fight with you.

Me too.

Out there chasing cars and broken dreams. I told myself, don't look back.

This is your life.

Someday I'm going to fall in love for the first time. I remember every piece

of me.

Everything was perfect.

You're in there, Tyler. I saw your car outside.

Hey, I could stand here all day.

Hey, don't hurt yourself, Max.

You coached her.

I don't know what you're talking about. You told her exactly what to say. Well,

you don't know Chloe that well because she's basically uncoachable. She had all

the answers.

Well, maybe she was telling the truth.

You know that's not true.

Look, Max, I know you're going through hell right now.

And I know what happened to Eddie is a tragedy.

You don't give a damn about Eddie.

All you care about is saving your ass.

Okay, look, I told you.

Chloe's very strong-willed.

She's not going to do anything that she doesn't want to do. That's all.

That's all. It's completely untrue, and somehow you got Chloe to go along with

it.

What you doing?

Running a search on that producer.

I just want to make sure he is who he says he is. I don't want you shooting

porn in the Czech Republic.

I checked him out earlier.

I had to. We came to the house.

So is it like a summer internship or something?

No, it's a real paying job.

What about college?

Well, I mean, this is the career I want, you know, and I was going to take a year

off anyway.

Aren't your parents going to freak out?

Yeah, well, wouldn't be the first time.

Your reign as golden child was pretty short-lived.

Okay, surah, surah.

I'm sure Phil will do something worse any minute, and then I'll be catapulted

back to the top again. The job does sound super cool.

Mm-hmm.

In the terminology of the TV business, the job is covered in awesome sauce.

Have you told Lauren?

No. She's got a lot on her mind right now, Adam.

I know, but she'd want to hear this. We should go celebrate.

Now you're talking.

Where are you going to take me? Do I need to shave my legs?

Oh, okay.

I'm not even going to ask.

Hey, Adam. Hey, Ms. Sanders.

Can I talk to you privately for a sec?

Hey. What are you doing here?

Just came by to see how things were going.

Can you keep an eye on me?

Don't take it so personally.

Just checking to see if I'm slacking off on my second day at a job.

I'm just surprised I showed up at all.

What is it? Is it Phil again?

No, this isn't about Phil.

What's this?

It's a letter from Beth.

I got one too.

My first impulse was to not give it to you because I didn't want to upset you.

You don't need to keep protecting me.

I know.

But then this whole thing with Eddie happened and I saw how much Lauren

needed you.

It's just a letter. I'm sure I can handle it.

You cried all night the last time she sent the letter.

I'm over it.

Really?

Do you really think I shouldn't open it?

You can do what you want. I mean, you're old enough to make your own decisions

now. I can't make them for you anymore.

Stop me.

You know, we're not so different, Max.

I feel like you and I could have been friends if it wasn't for all this.

Chloe's lying, and you know it.

Eddie would have never pushed her. He was angry, Max.

Okay, the rage got the best of him. Hey, hey, don't talk about my son.

Oh, I'm sorry. Eddie's perfect. He was a saint.

Talk about it. You're proving my point, Max.

It's the rage. Where do you think your son got his temper from?

You know, you're right.

He's not perfect. Hell, he dated Chloe for years.

That's a major flaw.

But that's because he gives people the benefit of the doubt.

Max, you're talking about him like he's still alive.

Yes.

Yes. Look, I know what you're going through, okay?

Look, you have no idea what I'm going through, but when I get to the bottom of

this, you and Chloe are going to pay for what you did.

What are you doing?

Just jamming on your song.

Fell in love with it the minute I heard it. We both did.

You changed the rhythm.

I hardly recognize it. I just thought you could rock out with it more. It

seemed a little bit sad the way it was before.

It's supposed to be sad.

But I heard some anger in there, some rage, which I thought was totally rad. I

mean, it seemed like somebody hurt you, and you were trying to hurt them back.

Leave my songs alone.

If people don't like their material, I'm okay with that. But I don't want to

throw them back in my face.

But these songs are so good, man.

I mean, the public, they don't like change. They just want you to do the

same thing over and over. Something in the air.

Whatever. But this music will bring in new fans.

Yeah, people like us.

Yeah, I mean, you should be proud of these. Give them a chance to stand on

their own. I said no!

Hi.

How are you? I'm good.

How are you?

Okay. Yeah, thank you for meeting me on such short notice.

Yeah, absolutely.

What happened? How can I help you?

Well, I actually have kind of an odd request, but do you think you'd let me

stay at Eddie's for a little bit?

Is everything okay with Nora?

You know, everything with us is fine.

That's not the question, but I've been trying to write some music lately and

feeling a little blocked, so I thought maybe being at Eddie's would help with

that. Yeah, you know.

someone might as well make good use of it.

And if great songs come out of it, well, go for it.

Thank you. I mean, I hope it doesn't sound too weird that I'm asking.

No, trust me, I understand.

And that idea you had about having a concert in Eddie's memory at the club,

yeah, I say go for it.

Really?

Sure. Thank you.

Can I push my luck and ask one more favor?

I don't know.

Would you consider performing at the concert?

That's not going to happen.

Please, will you just at least think about it?

I'll think about it. Okay.

Thank you.

I'll see you later.

What

are

you doing here? I told you to meet me at the clinic later.

What kind of fool do you take me for, Don?

I don't know what you mean. You really think I trust anything you say at this

point? You don't have the money to pay me. That's not true. You're just

stringing me along while you lay your trap.

You're being paranoid. I'm not half that clever. Oh, I think you are.

So what's the plan? Is there a thug waiting for me at the clinic? He's going

to rough me up?

Just not leave a mark to scare me enough so I don't go to the cops?

I don't think that way.

Right. I'm being paranoid.

Listen, Doc, I am on to your game.

You know what I did with my day off? I went and saw a lawyer in Century City.

and set a sexual harassment lawsuit into motion.

You're bluffing. You know, Don, you've never been really good at reading

people.

I am bringing you down, Doc.

I am the one woman you never should have crossed. I've had just about enough of

you.

What are you getting so defensive about?

I actually heard that your performance was great on the job, so I just came by

to check it out for myself.

Really? You stand there and watch me stack and label boxes. That's going to

make you proud of me?

Actually, yes.

Lie. You're just here to see if I'm screwing up, going to embarrass you.

Sorry, pardon me. Wouldn't want to tarnish the good name of Gus Sanders,

the electronics king of SoCal.

You know what, son? Why do you have to go to such a negative place with all of

this? It's clear that you don't trust me, or you just leave me alone to do

this boring, asinine job.

You know what? This isn't gonna work out.

Phil.

Phil!

Hey. What's going on?

Well, Lauren came to see me, and she asked me if it was okay for her to stay

at Eddie's place.

You're kidding.

I knew she left, but I thought she was on her way to Melissa's. That's kind of

weird. Are you okay with that? I'm fine. I guess, you know, she needs to feel

close to Eddie.

What are you doing there?

Oh, I'm just catching up on some bills before I head over to the office. I have

to pick up a few things over there, and I want to do it while Don's away.

That promises to be awkward. Yeah, you're telling me.

So, what about you?

You doing all right?

My head is a mess right now. I guess I want it so bad to believe that Eddie was

still alive that I let myself get worked up by what that kid had to say.

Maybe he is still alive.

Do you believe that?

I think that we should wait until we get the results of the DNA test before we

draw any conclusions.

Well, whatever the case may be, I gotta protect his memory.

So I'm not going to allow for him to be blamed for trying to kill Chloe. Max.

Max, you put so much pressure on yourself.

Maybe you just need to step back and let the police handle this investigation.

Maybe you just need to give yourself a little time to grieve.

What does it say?

You know what? That's completely your business. You don't have to tell me

anything. No, no, no. I want to. I'm just letting it all sink in.

It's an apology for going AWOL on me when I was a baby.

And for going AWOL on you a few weeks ago?

Yeah.

She then goes on to say she's sorry for not even being a halfway decent aunt.

Do you think she wants you to write her back?

No. She ends the letter by wishing me a happy and productive life, so...

That leads me to believe she doesn't expect to be a part of it.

I'm sorry, sweetie.

Is that hurtful to you?

Honestly, it really isn't.

You're the only mom I want.

Unless you want me to amend my lawsuit to add assault, I would recommend you

let go of my arm.

I'm getting a little tired of your threats.

And I am tired of you playing games.

I don't have the money here. If you come to the clinic right now, I'll give it to

you.

You had better not be misleading me, or I will destroy you. And that is not a

threat. That is a promise.

Hey, Don.

It's Nora.

It's a little awkward, but...

I have a few things I need to pick up at the office, and I still have your keys.

I just figured I'd come by and put them on your desk.

I assumed you wouldn't be there at this hour.

And also, I'm really, truly sorry things didn't work out.

I hope everything's good with you.

Don't want to let go when there's so much

more to say.

Don't want to go home when there's reason

here to stay.

So stay right here with me.

Don't walk away.

Hey, yeah, this is Phil Sanders, friend of Ray Ray's.

I hear you might have a gig for me.

Hey, Don, it's Nora.

It's a little awkward, but I have a few things I need to pick up at the office,

and I still have your keys. I just figured I'd come by and put them on your

desk. I assumed you wouldn't be there at this hour.

And also, I'm really truly sorry.

Hi. Hi, I'm at my office and there's an overpowering smell of gas in there. I'm

afraid there might be a leak.