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Previously on: ADRIANNA: I've been thinking a lot about the other night.

It reminded me of all our old drama with Silver.

(groans) Us hooking up is so not worth all that again.

ADRIANNA: You had a lot of great lyrics.

I just... moved things around a bit.

It's exactly how I feel about Navid.

Your crush is on Navid? Yeah.

PATRICK: The entire country is on a witch hunt

for Patterson's real identity.

If you hurt my family, I'll come after yours.

NANCY O'DELL: The stories in your book

are allegedly based upon

true events in your life. Yeah.

Annabelle is me.

PATRICK: I woke up to find

the press on my lawn this morning.

You brought this all upon yourself.

This bag belong to you, sir?

Yes. You're under arrest

for drug possession.

LIAM: Ooh. I cannot

believe we signed Cassie McCoy.

My mom's my manager.

She found out you live with Annie Wilson.

She doesn't want me associated with you.

NAOMI: You don't want to give

you and me a chance because you don't

think I can handle your mother?

We're just getting to know the real Naomi Clark.

I don't have to care what you or anyone else thinks.

JORDAN: I've never seen

any woman ever stand up to my mother.

Whether she likes it or not, I want to date you.

MICHAELA: This TV contest

is gonna be huge.

The only reason I let you try is because Dixon said

there was no chance that you'd win.

I was just listening to our song.

Silver says it's so good we can't send it in.

Until I have this baby, Silver

calls the shots. Well, she doesn't get to call them for me.

(sighs)

♪ ♪

(sighs)

(exhales)

(sighs)

♪ ♪

(bowl, spoon clink)

Welcome to California Correctional Center.

For your safety, please remove all outer clothing,

jackets, sweaters, purses and place them

on the table. No drugs, weapons, cell phones, keys,

or cash over $50 are allowed.

Enjoy your visit.

(chuckles) How could we not?

It's like a first-class trip to Europe.

That was my lawyer.

I had him look into Mark's arrest.

Well, did you tell him there's no way

those drugs could've been Mark's?

Patrick must have framed him.

Mark's suitcase was

in the lobby when Patrick threatened revenge.

I thought he was talking about Dixon.

But you didn't warn Mark.

The brother you forgot you had.

I feel awful already, okay?

The important thing is

is that this is Mark's first offense,

and he's innocent. Except

he's not.

Apparently at the time of Mark's arrest,

he was on parole for narcotics trafficking.

(phone ringing) And

right on cue, it's my mother.

I have a feeling she's not calling to see

if we had a safe flight.

I got to take this outside.

Mark was on parole?

What are we gonna do?

We're gonna save our brother.

(beeping)

Miss, I need you to remove all metals,

watches, and jewelry.

(chuckles) Lovely.

This could take a while.

Okay, Annie was a hooker

and my rap sheet is, like, a mile long, okay?

We still love you.

(chuckles) Why didn't you tell us you were on probation?

It didn't come up.

Two years ago,

I was working in a restaurant.

Some of the kitchen crew were dealing, I looked the other way,

and when the place got busted,

they found their stash in my freezer.

My lawyer said he could get me three years probation,

no jail time, if I pled no contest.

I swear, I never sold drugs then,

and I have no idea how they got in my suitcase now.

Patrick. He must have done a background check

and knew exactly how to set you up.

That creep from your book?

For what it's worth,

if I ever get out,

he's gonna answer to your ex-con brother.

Not "if."

"When." We're your family.

We're gonna take care of everything.

Thanks, but I've got problems you can't solve.

You know that ex-wife

I don't like to talk about?

We sort of have two kids.

What? And,

like your probation, that just...

didn't come up? Okay, you know what?

I-I am an amazing aunt. Like, the greatest one in the world.

Why would you deprive your children of me?

Because I'm a lousy father.

This weekend is their 11th birthday.

I promised them a special day and I'm missing it.

Well, that's not your fault, Mark.

It's Annie's.

It's mine.

For years, I said I was gonna be a better dad,

but stuff came up, work got in the way.

When Naomi and I opened the restaurant,

my life settled down. I vowed to change.

I-I started seeing them every other weekend.

And when we get you out of here, you will keep seeing them.

If... I move to Vermont.

My ex got a job,

and I can't stop her from taking the twins

unless I show the court that I'm an active parent.

Missing their birthday because I'm in jail

pretty much makes me the worst father ever.

Even you two can't do anything about that.

(door opens)

Hey. So, I figured

we'd take our minds off of the missed opportunity

and my half-brother in jail by doing something positive.

Like recording some background vocals to your song.

Or we could just record the sound of you getting diabetes.

There's free bear claws in the lobby.

Michaela, everything you eat is free.

Silver buys your groceries.

She doesn't buy me bear claws.

Hmm. She's gonna be

so mad when she sees this.

(giggles)

Are you serious? Even if you won

the contest, okay-- which, by the way,

was a one in a million shot--

Silver was never gonna let you go on that tour, okay?

Silver wants a healthy baby; I want a business;

you want a music career; and the only way we can have

everything is if we all work together, okay?

(phone ringing, vibrates) It's Silver.

Mm-mm.

(sighs)

Hey.

Dixon.

Where's Michaela? I came by to pick her up

for prenatal water aerobics.

Oh.

Okay, um, I didn't know she had anything to do today,

so I booked studio time.

How could you not know about it? I told Michaela

about it last week.

She deliberately forgot because she's mad at me.

Come on.

Why would you even say Michaela's mad at you?

She's not answering her phone and she's not speaking to me,

and it's your fault.

All my fault? Uh...

I just defended you.

You wouldn't have to defend me if you hadn't talked me

into letting her write that song.

It was a one in a million shot.

Yeah, well, I'm not exactly feeling lucky.

(sighs)

I'm sorry. Look, I've got some things...

going on in my life, and I can't

really deal with an angry surrogate, so...

please fix this. How am I supposed to fix... Uh...

Hello?

Silver? S...

(scoffs) Okay, now I'm really starting to wish

that I was the brother in jail.

(phone ringing)

Michaela?

MAN: No, actually I'm trying to reach Dixon Wilson

of Unfaithful Records.

Oh, I'm-I'm sorry. Uh, he's at the studio right now.

Can I take a message?

Sure.

Tell him one of the producers

of the Spencer Blane tribute concert called,

and we wanted to thank him for e-mailing Michaela's demo.

I'm sorry. Did you say that...

Dixon Wilson sent you the demo?

Yeah. In fact,

Michaela's been chosen as one of the new artists

we want to debut.

There's a televised concert this week,

followed by a national tour.

Oh, wow. That's amazing.

I can't believe you picked Michaela.

Unfortunately, her schedule just isn't going to allow it.

(beep)

(scoffs)

ANNIE: Hi, I'm looking

for a lawyer.

Jordan Welland recommended your firm.

Oh, great. Could one of the partners call Annie Wilson back

at this number, please?

(chuckles) Yes, that Annie Wilson.

Glad your mom liked my book.

(beeps phone off)

Liam, stop. No, Liam, don't stop.

(women giggling)

Girls, girls, you know the rules.

The loser has to sip

or strip. Ooh,

human body shot. I'm on it.

My turn.

Who wants to drink out of my... Okay!

Uh, do not finish that sentence.

Liam, what the hell is going on here?

Oh, my God! Is that my good interview blazer?

(stutters) In her defense,

she wasn't wearing enough clothes to play strip poker.

(chuckling)

I thought it was a sexy librarian costume.

Like Annabelle would wear to seduce Patterson.

(fake chuckles) I'm sorry.

Who are you? They're...

Leobelles.

Fans of Annabelle and Leo.

(woman giggles)

Hmm?

Oh, my gosh!

You're Author X!

Can we get your autograph? Huh. Maybe at

a book signing. But right now you two

need to leave my house. Annie, don't be such

a wet blanket. We were just about to reenact chapter 23.

Out! Out! Now!

Bye, ladies. You know what? Girls,

you don't have to go. This...

You owe me an apology.

And a new blazer.

Gee, I'm so sorry.

But when the surfer

that I busted my ass to sponsor dropped out

because of your stupid announcement,

I had some time on my hands.

Hey. Did you know that-that our house

is the first stop on the Undressed tour?

Liam, I never meant to...

Lie to me? Use me?

Join the club. Apparently,

it's what I'm here for.

I didn't lie to you. I just

didn't tell you about the book

because it was personal.

Writing it had nothing to do with you.

Then why am I getting fan mail for Leo the brooding loner?

Uh, because I write compelling characters?

I'm sorry!

You should be sorry that you ruined my life!

And how exactly did I ruin your life?

By being in it!

Okay, look, I told the truth, and I stood up to Patrick

because it was the right thing to do.

I hate that people

I care about got hurt, but I'm gonna fix it.

Don't, because everything you do just makes things worse.

(theme music playing)

Why would Mark's ex-wife move their children to Vermont?

It's only a matter of time

before they get that horrible Canadian accent.

Don't worry. We'll find a lawyer that can deal

with Mark's custody issues and his narcotics charge.

Someone passionate about justice.

(gasps) Oh.

Speaking of someone passionate...

Yeah, my assistant was supposed to clean all this up

before you got home. (laughs)

Had a little romantic surprise planned for last night, but,

uh, Annie's ex-boyfriend

framing your brother for drugs kind of got in the way.

I really hate Annie right now.

Yeah, I kind of do, too.

But maybe our next date will be a little better.

Maybe we should find out.

Yes.

(phone rings) Oh.

Wow.

Another urgent call from my mom.

Does the woman have a kissing sensor on you

or something, really?

She keeps close surveillance on anything

that might affect her reputation.

Lovely. Yeah.

And Mark's arrest just put her in full damage control mode.

God forbid that it gets to the press

that her top-selling auction item

got busted for drugs. (laughs)

Wait. So, thanks to your mom,

no one else knows that Mark's in jail?

If, uh, she feels like it's something

that could hurt her political career,

it's like it never even happened.

Okay, the woman officially creeps me out,

but this is kind of helpful.

Mark's hearing is on Monday.

If he beats the charges,

and his ex-wife never figures out that he was arrested,

he can keep the kids from moving away.

But he'll be locked up all weekend, and kids tend to notice

when their dad misses their birthday.

(laughs)

That depends on who's throwing the party.

DIXON: Silver?

Michaela's back. You can take her to that water baby

birthing thingamabob.

Why are my clothes in the living room?

I thought I'd help you pack.

A producer from the Spencer Blane concert called.

He wants Michaela

on stage this week.

What?

They loved the demo Dixon sent in,

and they think your song is going to be a big hit.

Are you serious? They liked the song?

Whoa! Everybody slow down. I never sent in the demo.

But Silver's packing. That means I'm going on tour.

I got the job.

Actually, you already have a job...

carrying my baby,

and that's never gonna happen on a tour bus,

so I told them you were unavailable.

I'm packing your bags because I'm moving you back

to Washington, D.C. What?!

Silver, you can't do that.

Actually, I can, because we have a contract,

so I'm gonna supervise the rest of your pregnancy.

But from now on, you two aren't living together;

you're not working together; and your music career is over.

Silver, you can't do that. We just got started!

This is gonna ruin everything.

Who the hell could have leaked that demo?!

Adrianna.

Adrianna?

She had nothing to do with the song.

How could she leak it?

When Silver said we couldn't release the demo, I called her.

She said she was sick of Silver ruining things for other people.

So she decided it was her turn?

(bottle cap clinks on floor)

(sighs)

(doorbell rings)

(sighs)

Look, you're hot and all,

but I'm exhausted,

so hop back on your mommy-porn tour bus,

and get a real life.

Nice blazer, by the way.

Uh, I'm Elena Burns

of Burns, Seymour & Gray.

Annie Wilson called my office

about her brother needing a lawyer?

I'm guessing

the charges are sexual harassment?

Um, well...

Hi. Ms. Burns, uh, thank you so much for coming.

Please, ignore my

roommate. He is a total ass,

unlike my brother Mark, who's completely innocent.

Why don't I take a look at these files, and we can discuss

your brother's case? Great.

God, you could have told me you were having a hot lawyer

stop by.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I totally forgot that everything I do is about you.

Here.

"Australia's Top Surf Spots?"

The cover girl

is Maya Swan.

She's the #2 female surfer in the country,

and I got you a meeting with her

next week.

Consider your life unruined.

NAOMI: Hello?

Oh, Liam.

Just the out-of-work movie star I was looking for.

I need your help hosting a birthday party

for Mark's 11-year-old twins.

Wait. Mark has kids?

Yeah, a son and a daughter. He was planning

a whole special day for them, but now that

he's spending the weekend at Club Fed,

well, he's not gonna make it, but we can!

It's gonna be fun! (sing-songy): For who?

ANNIE: Naomi, if you're trying to cover for Mark,

I think the kids are going

to figure out pretty quick that Liam's not

their dad.

Oh, Annie, it's so cute

that you're keeping your sense of humor

during this family tragedy you created.

Anyway, I talked to Mark.

Olivia, his daughter, loves princess parties.

Done. But Dylan is a sci-fi fan,

and the only thing that's gonna make his birthday

dream come true is if Liam Court from Corporate Invaders comes.

Please!

Naomi, nothing against Mark,

but I don't do children's parties.

No. I totally understand.

By the way, I read online that Annie's book is a real hit

with the retirement community.

You should stock up on calcium chews, because tomorrow,

this place is gonna be crawling with geriatric Leo fans.

What time do we leave?

I'll pick you up at 10:00.

(sing-songy): I love you!

(sighing): Oh!

(doorbell ringing)

Come in!

What is wrong with you?

My nails are wet.

Oh, your nails are wet?

Your-your nails are wet, huh?

Dixon, you just ruined my French tips!

Okay, well, now we're even, all right?

'Cause you ruined things with me and Silver

when you leaked that demo to Spencer Blane.

How do you know about that?

Because they called and offered Michaela the gig,

and Silver blames me!

Wait. They want Michaela to go on tour?

Yeah. That means that they love the song.

Of course they love it. It's a great song,

but that's not the point, all right?

Silver thinks that I leaked the demo

and that I lied to her again.

Now, she's making Michaela quit the music business

and go back to D.C.

What? She can't do that!

Michaela singing on TV is a huge opportunity.

Was a huge opportunity.

If Michaela goes back to D.C., I can't record with her anymore,

so, you have to tell Silver that you did it and apologize.

You want me to apologize to her?

Ade, this isn't you and Silver fighting over some guy, okay?

Look, I'm trying to make things work for everyone here.

Fine. I will apologize to the great and powerful Silver.

Thank you. But that's not going to fix your problem, Dixon.

You said it yourself.

That song-- it's a hit.

Which means that you're letting Silver take away

the most important thing in your life.

When has she ever given anything up for you?

At some point, you're gonna have to stop

trying to make everybody happy

because Silver's only trying to make herself happy.

Seeing my head on a balloon is just disturbing.

Ugh! Don't overinflate.

It makes you look jowly.

All right, Mark's ex-wife, Dana, is on her way here

with Olivia and Dylan, which means that we have exactly

five minutes... Here, give it to me.

We have five minutes to finish making

this place look like every 11-year-old's dream come true.

Yeah, 'cause what 11-year-old doesn't want

to spend their birthday with two strangers in costumes?

Hey, that's how I spent every birthday since I was 17.

Anyway, we have the indoor playground

and the make-your-own-sundae bar

provided by their new favorite aunt:

Moi. Trust me, they will never realize that Mark isn't here.

Wait, wait. Mark's kids don't know

he's not coming to the party?

No, and if it comes up, just give 'em some candy,

and distract them.

Well, what if they see through the distractions

and feel even worse?

Ah, then the face painter will turn them

into happy little lizards

or fairies or whatever the hell they want.

Why are you being so difficult?

Because I don't like lies.

People have been lying to me my entire life.

My mom pulled the same stuff

to impress me with my stepfather's money,

and I hated it. I know

you think you're doing the right thing, but the person

you lie to is gonna be the one to get hurt,

just like me with Annie.

And... our time is up.

Please schedule your next therapy session on the way out.

Liam, some lies are good lies, okay?

It's what families do.

Hi!

(laughing)

This is our party?

This is amazing!

You must be Olivia, and you must be Dylan.

Your dad's told me all about you.

He never told us about you.

Where is Dad?

Oh, well, your dad is, uh, stuck at work,

but he will be here soon.

You know what?

I heard a rumor that there's an Xbox

in that ball pit over there.

Who wants to go find out?

(Naomi laughs)

This is going to be fun.

It certainly makes the bouncy house

I got for them look like crap.

But like I told Mark,

I don't like leaving the kids with strangers.

Oh. Well, we're not strangers.

I mean, I'm family, and Liam is a...

Well, he's our celebrity guest.

I'm gonna blow your brains out. (laughs)

If it makes you feel any better about dropping the kids off.

(Naomi laughs)

I could call Mark right now if you'd like.

It-It's fine. It's not like I'd be able to drag them out

of that ball pit anyway.

Just tell Mark

to drop the kids off by 6:00 tonight.

Yes, he will drop them off in person.

Or he'll

have them driven in a stretch limo with a pool.

(sighs)

MICHAELA: It's a routine check-up.

I don't need a police escort.

I have a doctor's appointment of my own.

Plus, I need to get copies of your medical records

for the new doctor in Washington, D.C.

Dixon is the one tagging along for no reason.

We need to talk about this.

Yeah, like we talked about submitting Michaela's demo?

Hey, maybe when I'm not looking,

you can slip it to the guy who picks the elevator music.

Adrianna leaked the demo, okay?

She also said you only think about yourself,

so, if you send Michaela to D.C.,

you're basically proving her right.

Yeah, well, I really don't care what Ade thinks.

And I think the stress

of being the rope in your game of tug-of-war

is actually making me physically ill.

I'm going to the doctor by myself.

Whichever one of you is still standing

when I get home wins.

(sighs)

You hear that?

We need to work this out, Silver.

Okay?

It's not just about you.

All three of us have something

at stake here.

Not three of us. Four of us.

Michaela

is having my child,

and she promised to put that first.

That's the only thing I care about.

♪ ♪

(knocking)

Ade, hey.

Uh... wh-what are you doing here?

Dixon asked me to apologize to Silver.

Is she here?

Um, uh,

Silver's running errands before she leaves town.

She asked me to, uh, put together

some baby furniture while she's away.

Kind of an ace with an Allen wrench.

That's nice of you.

Too bad Silver doesn't

appreciate people more.

She just expects them to give up things to make her happy.

She's such a bitch.

Is that your apology?

Because it sounds like you're trying to pick a fight.

Which is stupid,

because, well, if you're gonna

fight with Silver anyways,

what's the point of you and me deciding not to sleep together?

You're totally right.

(sighs)

So, I made copies of Mark's court records,

bought a box of highlighters.

All that's left is for the wrongfully accused man

to get saved by the brilliant lawyer.

Annie, I don't want you to get your hopes up.

Airport security found drugs in Mark's suitcase,

and he's already a convicted narcotics trafficker.

I'll do what I can, of course.

Well, that sounds like legal talk

for "your brother's going to jail."

It's not over yet.

In the record of Mark's original conviction,

some of the other defendants' statements were sealed.

Something in those sealed files

might help Mark.

Well, then let's get those files.

I put in the request, but the process can take weeks.

And Mark's hearing is tomorrow.

(knocking)

Oh, excuse me.

Yeah.

Elizabeth. Hi.

Hi. I'm looking for Jordan.

His office said he was here.

He stopped by earlier.

I would offer to take a message,

but to be honest, I don't think he wants to hear

what you have to say right now.

You've gotten to know my brother pretty well.

Jordan told Naomi about the constant phone calls

from your mother pressuring him

to distance himself from Mark's arrest.

That's not what's been happening at all.

Our mom's been calling Jordan offering

to help Mark.

He turned her down and hasn't returned her calls.

I don't understand.

Why would he do that?

That's exactly what I was gonna ask him.

♪ ♪

(screams)

(screaming)

(shouts)

Honestly!

Oh, God!

(screams)

(grunts)

Slow!

(Naomi grunts)

(screams)

(whoops)

(groans)

(laughs)

NAOMI: Oh! Oh.

Princess Naomi went through that obstacle course

twice-- whole thing--

while alien warrior man did nothing

but sit on his butt and drink slushies.

I'm not an alien warrior.

I'm a risk management executive

caught between two worlds.

Bite me!

You have to do the course again.

Yeah, you didn't touch base before you went down the slide.

Aw... What? No, no, no.

I touched everything.

I touched every weirdly damp surface up there.

If my dad were here, he'd tell you.

When is he coming?

Look... (sighs)

The truth is, your dad...

Is stuck in traffic,

and you don't have to worry about a thing,

because he will be here very, very soon.

Who wants a big surprise?

Me. Yeah.

'Kay, you three need to wait here silently...

and I am going to bring you

the biggest, best birthday treat

you've ever seen in your lives.

So...

Cool party, right?

Yeah, so fun

we're not supposed to notice our dad ditched us.

Look...

(sighs)

Your dad loves you guys.

If there weren't

a really good reason, he wouldn't miss this.

That's a lie.

If our dad cared, he'd be here.

I'm not lying.

Then where is he?

The party's fun, but seeing our dad

is the only thing we really wanted.

(children shouting in background)

(sighs)

(chuckles)

(shouts): Ready for your big

birthday surprise....

Uh....

Dylan?

Olivia?

Liam!

♪ ♪

Liam!

Answer your... stupid phone!

You cannot steal children!

Or my car

with my clothes in it!

(huffs)

If you do not bring my niece and nephew back right now,

I will hunt you down

and rip your...

magic cloak so that we can

both escape the evil dragon together.

(Naomi laughs)

You're a dead man.

Ah...

Hey, hey.

(chuckles)

My last romantic surprise fell through, so, uh,

thought I'd try again.

Actually got the idea from your book.

What do you think?

I think Naomi will feel

just as betrayed as I did.

I was going for "commanding and sexy."

Uh...

everything okay?

No.

Mark's lawyer needs access

to sealed files in the DA's office,

but that would take an act of God

or one word from someone like your mother.

By the way, your sister stopped by this morning

and wants to know why you won't return your mom's calls.

Look, yeah, you don't understand.

You're right. Uh, your family wants to help my brother,

and you said no.

I don't understand. The only

person my mother helps

is herself, and she doesn't do favors

without expecting something in return.

I mean, I'd be, like, making a deal with the devil, Annie.

Believe me, you don't know my family.

But I know mine.

Mark could go to jail.

And if that happens,

I will never forgive myself

and Naomi will never forgive you.

So if that means making a deal

and spending Christmas at Grandma's next year,

then I think that's a pretty fair trade

for the most important person in Naomi's life.

(cell phone rings)

(sighs)

(sighs) Hello?

Okay.

Don't do anything

until I get there.

That was the lawyer.

Liam just showed up at the jail with Mark's kids.

Oh, my... (sighs).

Liam, what are you doing?

Mark's kids think their dad doesn't care.

They deserve to know the truth.

(panting)

Whoa.

You okay?

I just hitched a ride with a family of nine

who squeezed me into something they called the "way back."

LIAM: Naomi, I know you're upset.

Shh, Liam.

'Kay.

I don't know what Liam told you,

but he's an actor and they lie

for a living, so don't ever believe them.

(chuckles) Who wants to finish

the birthday bash with a...

shopping spree?

Dad!

Liv. Dylan.

What are you doing here?

Mark, I'm sorry.

It's our birthday.

Yeah, I know.

I just...

didn't expect to be the one getting a present.

(Navid sighs)

NAVID: This feels...

really wrong.

Us being together,

or that we just did it in Silver's bed?

I don't know.

The Silver's bed part pretty much overshadows

everything else.

(laughs)

Navid, I'm tired of walking away

from things that I really want

because Silver might not like it.

(sighs)

I know that you said

that us hooking up seems like a mistake

from the past, but...

I have feelings for you.

I've always had feelings for you.

And I really don't want to give them up.

Why didn't you tell me that before?

Because I don't want anyone to get hurt.

Silver, I need to talk to you.

Oh, my God.

Michaela, let me explain. Why? It's not like we're friends.

Yes. Yes, we are.

Okay, this thing between me and Navid

started before I knew that you liked him.

But then you did know, and you didn't mention it,

and then, what, you just slept with him again?

Y... yeah, but...

that just sort of happened.

You know what, this actually isn't my biggest problem

right now, so if trying to hurt me or Silver

is what you're after... No, no, no.

I'm not.

Okay? I'm not trying to hurt anyone.

I didn't want to tell you about me

and Navid because I didn't want to make you feel awful.

And hearing about it wouldn't make it any better.

So, yes,

maybe I should have told the truth,

but with everything going on, I didn't want

to cause you any more pain.

Yeah, I actually get that.

DYLAN: It was so cool how Dad

got the other prisoners in the visiting room

to sing "Happy Birthday."

Very cool.

Though the the man who said

he used to work as a clown

at children's parties was a little disturbing.

OLIVIA: But,

Dad is gonna be okay, right?

Yes, absolutely.

I am gonna do whatever it takes to make sure of that.

Hey, a present.

Oh, uh...

actually, this is for Naomi.

But, uh, I think I know something

that she'll like a little more.

Excuse me.

Well, this was still the best birthday ever.

(laughs)

Oh. (chuckles)

Just, uh, glad I could help.

Hey, kids, your mom is on the way,

so why don't you have Aunt Annie show you around?

Sure there's some presents around here somewhere.

ANNIE: That's right.

Aunt Princess Naomi's magic castle

is full of hidden treasures.

Do you guys like designer shoes?

(laughs)

(sighs)

(sighs)

Know what you're gonna say.

I shouldn't take them anywhere without telling you.

(sighs): But you...

understood what they needed more than I did,

because... you know what it feels like

to be the kid everyone lied to.

Yeah, something like that.

(loud slap)

How dare you...

work out your messed-up

psychological issues at the expense of my family?

Hey, Naomi... No, don't.

I don't care about how hurt you are,

about all the women in your life,

or how you refuse to be a part

of a lie.

I was keeping Mark's ex-wife

from finding out that he was in jail

so that he wouldn't lose custody.

(laughs): Thanks to you,

there's nothing to stop the woman

from taking those kids to the other side of the country.

So no matter what,

Mark either loses them...

or I lose Mark.

Naomi, I'm sorry. I...

And you... are sorry.

What am I gonna do with you?

That's weird: Jordan just texted, asking me

to stall the hearing until he gets here.

Oh. That gives me time to properly style Mark for court.

It's a probation hearing, Naomi, not fashion court.

Ah-ah-ah, don't-don't make fun of fashion court.

If Naomi would've got a hundred more signatures

on that petition, it would've been real.

(chuckles) (gavel banging)

JUDGE: Calling to order

the probation revocation hearing

for Mark Holland.

Counsel and defendant are present, Your Honor.

The purpose of this hearing is to determine

whether the terms of probation were violated.

I've reviewed

the recent arrest report, which states that drugs were found

in Mr. Holland's suitcase.

Your Honor, my client's luggage was out of his care

from the moment he left the hotel until his arrest.

Well, unless you have some evidence

of third-party involvement, that's still possession.

Which is why I'm going to revoke...

No, no! The drugs were planted by her evil former sex client.

Oh... (nervous laugh)

And you two are...?

Um, Mark's sisters.

We were there at the time of his arrest.

Did either of you actually see

this alleged... evil former sex client

tamper with Mr. Holland's suitcase?

Well... no.

But we're certain his fingerprints are all over that bag.

His luggage, not her. Hey!

ELENA: Uh, Your Honor, Mark Holland is not gonna

contest the possession charge

at this time.

Well, in that case, we can proceed to sentencing.

Before you do, some new evidence has just come to light.

Uh, Your Honor, I'm Jordan Welland,

and I received previously sealed files

from the DA's office this morning.

This one contains direct testimony,

which was never entered in as evidence,

stating that Mark Holland

is completely innocent of the original charges.

Overturning the original charges is a matter for another court.

Which is why I'll be filing an appeal

immediately. And having already spoken

to the DA's office, they're anticipating

the original charges to be overturned,

which means Mark Holland can't be sentenced

for violating probation

of something he's never been guilty of in the first place.

In light of this new evidence,

Mr. Holland, I am reinstating

the terms of your probation pending your appeal.

Yes!

I think. What does that mean, exactly?

It means he's free to go.

(laughing)

It isn't a party

without the guest of honor and the champagne.

I-I couldn't find a towel.

This is the most unprofessional kitchen I've ever worked in.

But you'll miss it.

Dana called

to congratulate me on getting out of jail...

and to tell me that she filed paperwork

so she can move with the kids.

Vermont is finally getting a decent taco chef. (laughs)

I have to stay in their lives.

Thank you.

(laughs): For what?

For having you pour your heart and soul

into a restaurant, only to lose it,

or for getting your kids kidnapped

from their own birthday party?

Naomi, the truth is...

I never even tried to be a better father...

...until I met you.

I always did like watching you work.

Sydney...

what are you doing here?

If you hate me, I get it.

I lied about who I was, and I used you

to get Campbell's inheritance.

Just tell me to get the hell out,

and I'll go.

But I had to tell you

that I'm sorry.

You know what? We all make mistakes.

I know I have.

So why don't we just forget this whole thing ever happened.

Because I can't.

Forget about you, I mean.

I left my husband, and-and I don't care

about the money.

This might sound crazy, but I just want to press

the reset button on my life and start over.

I thought that,

you know, maybe you might feel the same.

MARK: Hey!

To the best lawyer in Beverly Hills. Seriously, Jordan,

we can't tell you how grateful we are

for what you did.

Well... I can.

Oh...

(Naomi laughs)

(sighs)

Hi.

Hey, I heard about Mark's good news.

The florist said nothing says "not guilty" like daisies.

Heh. That's great, but, um...

Mark's case had nothing to do with your baby,

so why do you care?

That's not fair.

I tried to be fair.

You only care about yourself, Silver.

I showed Michaela's surrogate contract

to Annie's fancy lawyer, and, uh...

turns out as long as she has proper medical care

she can go on tour. It doesn't matter

how many votes you and your baby have,

the only vote that counts is Michaela's.

(exhales)

JORDAN: Our first and second dates

were not so hot, but this one knocked it out of the park.

(laughs): Well...

it helps when the police don't bust in

and start rounding up your family.

Your brother, he, um...

kind of means everything to you, huh?

I'm gonna miss having him here.

But nothing can keep Mark from being a part of my life.

Or you.

Mm.

(phone ringing) Mmm... (laughs)

Oh.

Well...

It's my sister.

Then you need to take it.

Family first.

(groans) (laughs)

(sighs): Okay.

(sighs)

(sighs) Hello.

Congratulations.

I heard things went well in court.

Yeah. And tell Mom I said thanks.

Tell her yourself. She says you owe her one,

and she wants you back in New York tonight.

You know the deal, Jordan.

Kiss your new girlfriend good-bye

and get on the next plane.

Are you ready

for date number four?

Yeah. Uh, actually...

I just got an e-mail from work, and...

something really urgent came up,

and I'm gonna have to leave town on business.

Oh.

I'll call you when I get back.

Okay. (laughs)

(sighs) You missed the celebration.

Mark's gonna be okay.

Those kids aren't gonna lose their dad.

No thanks to me.

Well, moving to Vermont isn't the end of the world.

It is to Naomi.

I did what I thought was right, and it blew up someone's life.

Sound familiar?

But... you didn't mean for anybody to get hurt,

so eventually people will get over it

and move on. Right?

That's what I want to do, too.

(exhales)

I am so glad...

that you said that because I really am so sorry.

And I-I will set up a million meetings

with surf stars for you to sponsor

if that's what it takes.

That's... that's not what I meant.

I...

Sydney came to me tonight.

She made me realize that sometimes

the best way to get past mistakes is to...

hit the reset button and start over.

(sighs): And so that's what we're gonna do.

Annie, I...

I want you to buy The Offshore

so that me and Sydney can move to Australia.

(exhales)

Yes, I'm sorry I overreacted. I get it.

I can't force Michaela to go to D.C.,

but you can't force Michaela

to be your next singing star either.

I'm not forcing her to do anything, okay?

The only thing that matters

is what Michaela wants.

Michaela!

Hey, her bags are gone.

So is she.