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Previously on The Client List.

What kind of man takes advantage of his brother's wife?

Evan, what happened?

Construction and I are on the outs.

Might be time for me to find a new line of work. Evan's gonna be a cop and

you're a business owner?

Now we got clients coming out of her ass. I'm getting ready to hire some new

girls myself.

How do I know who to trust?

Follow your gut.

Who the hell are you? This is our new girl, Nikki.

Welcome to the family.

Kyle's pulled you into something. It won't just be the money or your freedom

you could lose. It'd be your family. I just can't take it.

Playing the kids and Mama's accident.

Mama told me the bail hearing happened. How'd it go? You happen to have $7,500?

This is for Kyle's bail. I did all of this for you. Do you like what you do

here? I love what I do.

I get to put my PT training to use. You give a good interview.

Welcome to the rub of Sugar Land. Riley, is there something going on with you and

my brother? I don't know. If you don't want to take his money, that's fine, but

we're out of options. Pay the bail.

Ugh. Dash, London sounds amazing. I would die to go.

It's a great city, Riles.

But it's a lot of traveling for one game.

Preseason was a blast when I was younger. But now... Well, I could never

get tired of that.

Your life.

Seems great.

Pro ball gives you everything you want.

Travel, pack stadiums, money.

Women.

Exactly.

There's just times we want more.

Not more, just... Just different.

After a while, the thrill is gone.

Except here.

Yeah, well.

I'll show you thrilling.

Already.

God, you're beautiful.

You know, I bet there is not a dull moment in your life. You have no idea.

I know that they look like mud pies, but they're actually scones.

Have more pancakes.

Well, Mama wanted to try something different. Is that because Daddy's

coming home today? Maybe.

Daddy's coming home!

Daddy's coming home!

Daddy's coming home! The kids make this mess.

No, that was me, and you're not helping. Hey, sure.

Shoulders still hurting you? You're supposed to be in your sling. It's

nothing I can't handle, which is more than I can say about your scones. Are

they too hard? They have a certain density.

You know what? I threw out the first batch, and I'm sorry that I'm more of a

pancake girl and I didn't get your bacon, Jean. Well, hey, forever.

If the kids won't eat these, you can always use it as a hockey puck.

Mama!

Oh, kid's ready.

Hey, come on in.

Morning.

Wow, you look... Busy, huh? No.

Not really what I was gonna say, but okay.

Hey, thanks for taking the kids to school. Today just got crazy around

here. Of course.

You, uh, you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

It's just, you know, Kyle's hearing us today, and he's gonna get out, and once

that happens, I'm just not quite sure how I'm gonna handle that.

Same way you've been handling them this past year. Yeah, well, it's not that

simple. I went to see him a few days ago, and he knows about us.

I know.

You know?

Well, what do you think our fight was about when you bailed me out of jail?

I probably should have said something before. Yeah, well, you didn't.

Riley, I was just trying to make things easier for you, for us.

Hello, flower.

Sorry.

You mean the world to me.

I just want to be able to say it out loud to you and to everyone.

You know what? The kids are right down the hall.

Oh, hey!

Okay, let's go to school.

Okay, hey, kisses, please. Thank you.

Okay, I love you. Go. Corey, later.

Watch out.

Sorry. Time to switch those two to decaf. What's the story, Morning Glory?

Let's move out. Hair extensions and dad jobs wait for no woman. Be right with

you. Oh, Mama, are you okay?

I'm fine. I'm sorry about the picture. Oh, don't worry. We'll clean it up. Are

you sure that you're ready to go back to work? It's nothing.

I have clients.

Okay, well, did you think about what I asked? I'm not moving in with you.

You've got enough on your plate right now.

Besides, I can take care of myself.

Now, I'm going to work, which is exactly what you should do.

Is that understood?

Yes, ma'am.

Here, breakfast.

Oh, thank you.

I wouldn't if I were you.

Thank you for bringing my suit.

Yeah, of course.

After our last conversation, I wasn't sure when I'd see you again. Kyle, I got

you a lawyer, and I paid your bail because I wanted to get you out of here.

But we really can't keep having this conversation. I know.

And I'm sorry.

For everything.

And I want you to know how much I appreciate all that you've done.

Here.

Kids make up for you. That thing in there is a donkey.

Travis is big on donkeys these days.

Tell them I love it.

I will.

Man, are they excited to see you.

I can't wait to see them.

I miss them so much.

Yeah, we'll have to figure out a time or a place once you get out of here.

Well, you'll bring them to the hearing.

Please. Oh, I don't know about that.

Riley, it'd mean the world to me if they were there.

I don't think a jail or a courtroom is the right place. But you're just gonna

have to see them the second you get home.

What, will you come?

I know that it's a lot to ask, and I know you got work.

It'd be a huge help if you were there.

Yeah, of course I'll be there.

I'll be there Thank you

Okay, morning, everyone. I just want to say that all of you guys are amazing.

Over the past month, profits are up 62%. Our client feedback has been stellar,

and it's all because of you, ladies.

And gentlemen.

Oh, thank you, darling. You know what? Pamela brings up a great point. Derek,

you get an extra shout-out today because you have built up our female client base

faster than I could have ever expected, and your repeat clients are very

impressive. So, great work. Can somebody please let her in?

All right, y'all, let's go and make some people happy, huh?

Okay, Selena, Nikki, Pamela, I need to speak to y'all privately.

Sorry I'm late. I hope you got my message.

What message?

This morning. I left a message at the front desk with Selena.

Oh, yeah, Pippi Longstocking's might be late.

Okay, I just wanted to remind y'all to tell your client list clients that they

can use the private VIP entrance in the back. It's going to be a lot more

secure. And remember, no special treatment talk in the lobby.

You got it. And before you go, I've got some great news.

Look. Okay, what am I looking at?

A semester full of college extension courses.

I was off having two kids.

Yeah, I mean, I never saw myself getting my degree either, but now that I've got

the money, stability, and support... Well, your clients love you, and so do

we. Now get to work.

Oh, keep the clients coming.

Dirty.

Okay.

We've got a problem.

Oh, and Debbie Downer's back.

Someone's been snooping around. My lock's been jimmied. Well, maybe you

forgot to lock it. Yeah, and maybe I'm still a virgin.

Anything's possible.

Virgin. I have a client.

You know, my stuff has been messed with. I ain't gonna let it slide.

I think it's that new girl, Nikki.

Really? Nikki? Oh, come on. She is too perky. Always getting in everyone's

business. Who smiles that much? She's friendly.

Oh, I don't trust her. You don't trust anyone. Maybe it's a you problem.

You look like an angel.

Yeah, well, you said you wanted different. I can be whatever you want me

to be. Are you sure this is not too much oil?

No, no. It feels great.

Okay. A little more?

The more, the merrier.

All right. Well, it gives new meaning to slip and slide.

All right. Maybe just a little more.

Okay.

What is going on? Is everything okay?

I'm sorry. It's not you.

I'm just stressed.

Big game tomorrow and this new offensive coordinator is driving me nuts.

You must be getting on your nerves because usually when you're stressed

out, this extra oil does the trick.

I know, and you're great.

But, you know, we've done the extra oil before.

Okay, so what do you want to do?

Might take some preparation.

No, that's okay. I can always make a special appointment for you.

Have you ever heard of splashing?

Hey. Oh, hey.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Kyle's hearing. Thought you might need some more support.

Oh, you didn't have to come.

I know. I wanted to, for you.

That's really nice of you.

You don't want me to be here.

No, it's not that. It's just, you know, I mean, Kyle's got to get through this

hearing, and, well, there's some stuff to work out for you and I. Yeah, I get

it.

Just, um...

I just wanted to help.

I know that.

I'm sorry, I just have to get through today. Can you understand that?

Yeah, of course. Okay, thank you.

I'll call you tonight, I promise.

Okay.

Mr. Parks, the court has confirmed that your bondsman has posted your bail of

$75,000.

Barring any objections, you will be released on your own recognizance.

Your Honor.

The prosecution moves to revoke all bail for Mr. Parks. On what grounds? Newly

acquired evidence.

Within the past year, Mr. Parks has been identified in Mexico, associating with

no members of the Nogales drug cartel. That's insane! As a result, the Mexican

government has placed him on a watch list.

We believe Mr. Parks to be a flight risk and a danger to society.

What? This is a stunt, Your Honor. Counsel, approach.

The defense strenuously objects.

What is happening?

How come this is the first time we're seeing this? It just came across my

desk, Your Honor. We haven't even had a chance to review it.

Noted for the record. You may step back.

Mr. Parks, in light of this new evidence, bail is hereby revoked and you

are remanded into custody until trial.

None of that is true!

Wait, Your Honor, we haven't had an opportunity to review that! You've got

to believe me.

Order.

Next case.

Now, kids, when your mama gets home, I want you to give her a great big hug.

Daddy, too.

Should we tell them?

Riley's on her way back. We should probably wait. Kids have plenty of time

to be sad.

Daddy!

Where's Daddy?

Uh, your daddy couldn't come home yet.

The judge needed to ask him a few more questions, so... It's gonna be just a

little bit longer.

I knew it! I'm never gonna see Daddy again!

Never!

Yeah, uh... I'm gonna go and take care of them.

Y'all can wait.

We're not going anywhere.

Nine lullabies and three bedtime stories, and they finally cried

themselves to sleep.

I'm so sorry.

We weren't sure if we should tell them.

You did the right thing.

You okay?

None.

It all happened so fast. I called Kyle a drug dealer.

This is awful.

No telling what that boy did in Mexico.

Mama, please.

So, what about Travis and Katie?

I mean, now that Kyle's gonna be in jail until the trial, are you gonna take them

to see him?

Oh.

Of course not.

You gotta protect those kids. Back me up, Lacey.

If Travis and Katie see their dad in a jail cell, they'll never be the same

again.

Oh, Lord.

What are you doing?

Checking the locks.

Now, I think someone tried to pick yours, too.

My locks are fine, and you look like a crazy person. By the way, if I was gonna

blame someone, it would be you.

Please, anybody gonna break in here is gonna be Nikki.

Uh-uh.

Anything else you need to talk about?

Um... Here.

They're recipes.

I heard you got a splosher in.

Homemade pies are a nice touch.

Wow, Selena.

Wow, I am really... What?

Surprised. That I knew what a splosher was? That you can bake.

Why do you people think I can't do anything?

They're color-coded. You know what? Forget it. Give them back. Forget it.

I'm sorry.

Really. I'm gonna bake me some pies, so... You know.

You're welcome.

Yeah, yeah, okay, sure.

I still think there's someone snooping around.

Will you let it go? You can't trust new people. Why not?

Because they're new, all right? You can hire them, but you gotta watch them like

a hawk.

Ladies.

Is it just me, or does he get sexier every morning?

Like a hawk.

Right?

Your shoulders are really tight, Lisa.

I know.

I think I... Pulled something in tennis.

Been playing so much of it lately, what with my husband on yet another business

trip. Don't you travel a lot?

Gone six months out of the year.

But that's okay.

Most of my friends would kill for that free time.

Your hands are so perfect.

You know, it's not so much my shoulder, but more my upper chest.

You know, where I swing my racket.

Yeah, sure.

More like here.

Yeah, that's the spot.

You feel that knot?

Well, not so much a knot, but it's tight.

You're close.

Do you mind if I show you where?

No, no, not at all.

More like there.

Ma'am, I don't know. First of all, never call me ma'am.

Second, you'll make an incredibly lonely woman very happy.

No one has to know.

I'll make it worth your while.

what mary jane did she's just awful i know where you been well if

you must know i was in the bathroom why is that a secret it's not a secret i was

just taking a test dale and i were trying to get pregnant and i thought

well negative we sure are having fun trying anyway as i was saying then yes

billy ray didn't even get her real done no

Inez, you are going to be just fine.

Can we get some ice for that?

Oh, right.

Inez,

you are injured and you're not taking care of yourself.

Don't start, Lacey. No, you're going to listen to me.

You need to take some time off.

And while you're at it, would you just move in with Riley already?

She needs your help as much as you need hers.

I don't need Riley's help. Shut it.

Just because you're asking for help does not make you weak.

You raised Riley. You pretty much raised me.

You're one of the strongest women I know.

I just don't want to be a burden.

You're family.

You'll always be a burden.

But at least with family, you'll never be alone.

Okay?

Ouch!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Class! On ten!

You are alone!

No one can help you!

At least that's what cadets who fail this academy think.

Every decision that you make as a police officer affects everyone else here.

We are your partners, and we act as a team.

Is that understood?

Yes, sir!

I can't hear you! Sir, yes, sir!

Now, everyone, give me 15 laps.

Move! Move!

Looks like they'll let anybody in the police academy these days.

Even a felon's brother.

Still the same dick you were in high school. When are you gonna grow up,

Trimble? What, you gonna ship me?

You punch him and you're out. That's exactly what Trimble wants.

Don't do it. I told you maggots to move!

Fifteen extra laps for both of you!

Move!

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Shelby, in case you're wondering.

Evan, thanks for talking me down. Yes, I was.

Trimble's an entitled prick.

Just beat his ass when no one's watching.

Come on, people!

You wanna race?

I know you're not slowing down!

What the hell are you doing in here?

Selena, hey, I ran out of lavender oil and I thought that... Bull!

You going through my stuff, huh? What are you looking for?

I don't know what you're talking about. Oh, don't play that innocent crap with

me. I am on to you. What is your problem?

You have been nothing but nasty to me since the first day that I got here.

Hey!

Lord, what is going on in here? Everybody can hear y'all. Caught the

bitch breaking into my room. Going through my things. Riley, it's not what

you think.

Okay, look, Nikki, everyone here deserves their privacy. Now, what were

you doing in Selena's room?

Oh, oh, I know exactly what she's doing in here.

Same reason she tried to break into your office and Jimmy opened my lock.

She's a thief.

I want her gone, Riley.

You don't trust me either? I'm gonna ask you again, what were you doing in

Selena's room? Whoa, I thought we were a family here. Isn't that what you're

always telling us?

Back home, I'd borrow things from my sisters, but I'd always replace whatever

I took.

I ain't your sister.

Hey, back down, Selena.

I thought you were different, Riley. Look, Nikki, I... You think that I'm a

thief.

That's fine.

You can think whatever you want. I don't care. I quit.

Wow.

Here, $1,000.

One step closer to owning the rug. Yeah, on a day like today, I might just get

buyer's remorse.

What made you hire Nikki in the first place, apart from that size C cup?

I went with my gut, just like you did when you hired me. You know, she

reminded me a lot of myself.

Lost and scared and just hoping to land on her feet. Well, a lot of people land.

Some don't. Yeah, anyway, I need to talk to her. I've been trying to call her.

You know, you are the boss now, and you are going to drive yourself crazy if you

struggle over every situation like this.

Now, the girl quit.

That's on her.

The best that you can do is just let her go.

Take

those

boxes down the hall to the left.

Yes, ma'am. I mean, do people actually enjoy baking? This is more confusing

than Travis's science projects.

You really are moving in a lot of stuff.

Are you having second thoughts?

No, not at all. I'm glad you decided to do it. Where are the children? I was

looking forward to seeing Katie half-covered meringue.

Yeah, well, they're still upset about not being able to see Kyle. I mean, he's

going to be gone for a bit.

You're not still thinking about taking them to the jail, are you?

Definitely thinking about it.

Look, Mama, they miss their daddy, you know? I just want to do right by him.

Put that down and listen to me.

Do you remember when Lacey moved in with us when you were kids?

Oh, yeah, when her daddy left and her mom was... Falling down drunk.

Now I'm gonna tell it like it is.

All those nights, I held AC in my arms while she cried herself to sleep.

Yeah, I remember her being so sad.

She could never see the good in her mom. All she could see was the trouble her

mom was in. Now, don't do that to Katie and Travis.

Don't take them down to that jail. Let them keep their... their good memories

of Kyle.

Still trying to reach you. Will you call me back? You have no idea how persistent

I am. Call me.

Nikki still hasn't called you back? No, I think we might have misjudged her.

I never thought I'd say these words, but you might be right. She sent me these.

Hello? It's after 3.45. I had a 3.30 with Derek. Check this out.

Sorry for going into your room. I'd never steal from you. Take care, Nikki.

He's running 20 minutes late. I'm not waiting for this any longer. Ma'am, if

you just give it a sec, I can talk to my boss.

Hey, who was that?

Derek. He took on a new client, Lisa, and this is the second time he's gone

overtime with her this week.

Oh, and I'm guessing that's Lisa. The one and only.

Well, doesn't Lisa look extra relaxed?

I think our cowboy's running a little side business. Hey, Derek, can I talk to

you in my office for a sec?

He's in trouble.

What made you think that you could run your own happy ending side business

under my roof without me finding out?

I don't know what you're talking about. Don't play games with me.

I was just as surprised as anyone when Lisa asked me for a happy ending.

And at first I thought it was just a one-time thing, but then she kept asking

for it.

I thought I wasn't hurting anyone, and you're always telling us to make people

happy. And you didn't think I'd have any concerns?

I just plain didn't think.

I'll pack up my stuff and I'll get out of here. Please just don't call the

cops, okay? Oh, Lord, I'm not calling the cops.

Thank you.

I knew you'd understand.

I mean, if I got propositioned now, I'm sure you guys get hit up all the time.

Oh, yeah, we do.

So how do you handle it?

By following a very specific set of rules.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a minute. Does that mean that you... Listen and learn.

You're serious.

Deadly serious.

First rule is you're gonna service your clients.

You don't talk about service in your clients Second rule is you go back and

you recheck rule number one. Am I making myself clear crystal?

Okay I'm gonna talk to Lisa and your other clients and make sure they know

which rules they're following.

That's not a problem Then I'm gonna raise your room rent anything you make

on tips. You can keep did you want to say anything any questions?

Just that I landed the best job ever Yeah, don't ever hide anything from me

again

I'm so glad I don't have to keep this a secret anymore.

The only one who knew was Nikki. Yeah, well, she never said anything.

I know. That's why I trusted her.

Have you seen her since she quit?

Actually, well, yeah. I'm going to see her tonight.

She called this morning and asked me to come by after work to help her move.

She's getting evicted.

I'm coming with you.

Make it out.

This is her place. Said she'd be home from work by 7.

Wait a minute, she's got another job already?

Sort of. She's back working at the club where she used to dance before she came

to the rub.

Stuck her on the day shift and she's not making crap.

Get back in this car!

Nikki! Nikki, get back here!

Nikki, get back here! I'm serious!

Nikki, get back here! Oh my God.

Get back here!

Don't walk away from me! I'm serious!

Look at me!

Look at me. Look at me like that.

Riley, wait, wait. Hang on.

Riley!

Hey!

Hey, are you shitting me?

Leave me alone.

Hey!

No, no, no, no. I'm not done with you. Stop.

Nikki, no. You're going to push around a girl scum bag and take me out. Get back

in your car. You have no idea.

Hey, get out of here.

Are you okay? I'm fine.

What are you doing here?

Trust me. This is you, Derek. Well, I'm sorry, but when you didn't call me back,

I got a little worried. Who is that guy, huh? Your boyfriend?

Well, whoever he is, we should call the police because we just saw him hit you.

No, you can't call the cops, please. Listen to me. I've got two kids at home,

and I put myself in danger by being out here. Now, you better talk to me.

You know how I used to strip before I was working for you?

Well, I swore I'd never go back, but when I quit, I needed a job fast, so I

called my own boss.

The guy who just roughed you up?

His name is Greg Carlisle. He owns Wild Nights off of Highway 59.

Are you kidding me? You're working at Wild Nights? That place is very

dangerous. I had nowhere else to go.

I was almost two months behind on my rent. I was about to be evicted.

I don't have $1,500.

So I called Carlisle and I begged him for my job back.

So now you don't have to move?

I worked it out.

God, I had no idea you was behind.

When I started working at the rub...

I saw a future for myself for the first time in my life.

And when Carlisle paid my rent, he made me drop out of school again.

Treats me like he owns me.

Hey, we're gonna figure this out, okay? No!

He's never gonna let me go. Not again.

You have no idea what he is capable of. Nikki, Nikki, I can protect you.

You've already done enough harm.

Just leave me alone.

Just a smooch more to the left.

I'm pretty sure when Riley asked you to move in, that didn't include rearranging

the family photos.

Less discussing and more rearranging. Just a tap more to the left.

There.

That's perfect.

Hey, have you guys seen the takeout menus? They were right here in this

drawer. Well, now they're by the phone in the binder, which is where they

should have been in the first place.

The kitchen, too.

I have a lot of... Free time.

You know what, Mama? I've got way too much on my plate to not be able to find

the Pie Palace menu. I thought you were baking the pie.

Never gonna happen.

What is this obsession with pies these days? Is there something you're not

telling me? You know what? You can rearrange my whole house, but not my

whole life.

I want to read this one. Kids! Mama!

Read it! Kids!

Riley.

You guys doing okay in there?

Yes, ma'am. We're trying to read Dad's letters, if you don't mind. Okay, so is

this one of those moments where you need Mama, or do you want to be alone?

Alone, please.

Fair enough.

Where is the phone?

Just keep breathing.

You're doing great.

Okay, what's going on? I don't know.

Nothing.

Don't nothing me.

You got a world of hurt on your shoulders.

It's just with Kyle back.

I don't know why, but it just feels... strange.

Of course it feels strange.

You and Evan, it's complicated.

Oh, well.

I was putting it mildly.

It's completely natural to feel conflicted.

But Evan loves you.

And the best thing you can do is be honest with him, how you feel.

That's the hard part.

Figuring out how I feel.

Anyway, I'm just, I'm, you know, worried about the kids because they miss their

daddy so much and he's going to be in jail for so long and I don't know what

to do.

You are an incredible mother.

And you'll figure it out.

You know, Mama told me how hard it was for you to watch your mama

go through all of her troubles, all the crying, and I just want to protect Katie

and Travis from that.

Well, Lynette means well, but she shouldn't speak for me. Those are my

memories.

Sure, it was hard watching my mama go through hell, but it was better than not

seeing her at all.

Where'd you learn how to kick like that? My uncle taught me.

We used to go one-on-one all the time back home in Louisiana when I was a kid.

You guys still close?

Died when I was 16.

Great guy.

Even better left winger.

Mind if I ask how he passed?

Yeah, I do.

Sorry, didn't mean to pry.

Oh, just some things I want to keep private.

I know a lot of people don't want you in the academy because of your brother.

The way I see it, everyone deserves a chance.

Can't hold anyone's family against them.

Come on.

What are you waiting for?

All right.

I really want to give you a second chance, Kyle, but I have got to know

what happened in Mexico.

Nothing. Nothing happened. Then why would they revoke your bail?

When I was down there, I bought pills.

All right, I didn't sell them.

I really want to believe you.

Riley, I slipped up.

All right, but I am clean now, and I'm never going back to that.

All right, I promise.

How are Travis and Katie doing with all this?

How are Travis and Katie? They're awful.

They miss their daddy.

I would never hurt them.

You did when you left.

Look, all I can do is say that I'm sorry.

Right? And then prove myself to you and them every single day.

But in order to do that, I need my family with me.

You gotta let me see our kids.

Hi. Hey.

You at least tried to bake them? Yes, actually, I did.

And I appreciate the recipes, but let's be honest, these splashing pies is the

last thing I need to be worried about.

Yeah, I hear ya.

What'd you buy?

Ooh, I went with creamy.

Lemon meringue and Boston cream, so he has a choice.

Nice, nice.

See, I draw the line at rice pudding.

Those damn colonels get stuck in places you don't even want to know about.

Uh, yeah.

Look, we need to discuss Nikki. She's in trouble.

Punky Bruce will get knocked up?

Derek and I went to see her, and she's working over at Wild Nights.

Is she crazy?

That guy's so messed up. She said she didn't have anywhere else to go, and now

she's in debt to him.

I may not have wanted that girl around here, but... No one deserves Carlisle.

Look, I know that you hate to admit it, but we are a family.

She needs our help.

What do you want to do?

What makes you think Carlisle's gonna listen to you? Because he's just like

everybody else, driven by money.

Maybe he's gonna take your money and screw us.

Not this time.

There he is.

Hey!

Hey, dollface.

We want to see Nikki.

I want to see the money. Nikki first.

I'm so sorry, Riley. I didn't mean to drag you into this.

Where's the money?

$1,500.

Right here. Nikki comes with me.

Nice.

Deal's changed.

I forgot the interest.

It's gonna be another $2,000.

Yeah, that's not gonna happen.

Is there a problem, Ian?

No, everything's great. Mr. Carlyle, have you met my friend, Detective

Monroe? I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure, but I do have a lot of friends

on the force.

Really? I'd love to meet him. Why don't you give me the names so we all get to

know each other?

Maybe set up a bowling league.

Everything all right, ma'am?

Oh, she's fine. I was asking the lady. She was just coming with me.

I'm so bummed, but I have to go.

Take care, Riley.

I'm just gonna hang back and get to know my friends a little better.

It's always a pleasure, Mrs. Parks.

I'm sure I'll be seeing you real soon.

Night, y'all.

Thank God your detective friend showed up when he did. Do you think I would

have gone in there without a backup plan? Do I look completely insane?

Nobody's ever cared about me enough to do something like that.

I don't know how to thank you.

Well, you could come back and work for me.

We need you at the rub, don't we, Selena?

What she said, yeah.

Okay, starting tonight, we all make a pact that we trust each other, yes?

Okay, let's break this up before we all start crying and want to braid each

other's hair.

Hey, watch it, you guys.

Come on, I'll give you guys a ride home.

Good night. Good night.

Thank you. You're welcome.

I'm just glad you're all right.

But if you think this is over, you're fooling yourself. Guys like Carlisle,

they don't give up easy. I know that.

But you know what? If I had to do it again, I would help Nikina Harpy.

You just watch your back.

Can we have some lemon meringue?

Not now, baby.

Those are for your mom.

Hi, Mom!

What are they still doing up?

I couldn't get them out of that damn fort.

Mama, these pies look amazing.

I baked them today with my one good arm.

What is all this about?

It's about you.

You're so sweet to let me move in. I want you to know I can help out.

Thank you.

Hey, Mama, I'm gonna... I'm gonna let the kids go and see Kyle in jail.

You know, I... I really appreciate your advice, but they just...

They miss their daddy.

You're right.

You know what's best for your kids?

I managed to nurse Lacey through nightmares, and if Travis and Katie get

scared, I'll be there for them.

And I'm here for you.

That's what we do.

We're family.

Now, which one of these am I gonna try?

Whichever one you want.

I won't, too.

Oh, no, that's good.

Through skin and vein.

But you know everyone falls.

Sometimes don't they all?

You know bridges get burned. Sometimes

as we cross.

Don't we all?

You're in good hands. hands of Derek.

First rule of the client list is there is no client list.

Second rule, enjoy yourself.

Is there room for one more in here?

Yeah. Okay.

Oh, are those more donkeys for Daddy?

Yeah. He's going to love those. Just like he loves seeing you guys today.

I'm going to protect you, Mama. Just like you're protecting us.

Is that why I always feel so safe?

Man, I'm a lucky girl.

Okay.

Who wants a story?

Me!

Snuggle up.

Get comfy.

Let's see, let me tell you a good one.

I wanna know.

Alright, once upon a time there was Ellie.