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Excuse me, I'm looking for a friend of mine.

Anyone I know?

Yeah, she's a waitress here.

Really friendly.

We used to spend a lot of time together.

But we don't anymore.

Look, I thought I'd give you some room.

Let you figure things out.

There's nothing to figure out.

It's not my baby.

Then why not get tested?

Carly, we've been over this. I don't need to spend

a thousand dollars to find out what I already know.

The problem is,

until you do, it's Jodi's word against yours.

You believe her?

I want to believe you.

But if you're careless enough

to have sex with someone you hardly know

then how careful could you have been

about birth control?

Very careful.

I know you're scared.

There's nothing to be scared about.

But the DNA test is the only way to put this behind you.

So, I'm guilty until proven innocent,

is that it? In this case, yes, you are.

BRANDON: So, you'll be looking for Erica again tonight?

Right.

All right, well, you've got my number, Detective.

Thanks.

We're covered for tonight.

That's what he said last night and the night before.

Don't worry, I'll get on missing persons.

All right, I'm gonna be in the outreach vans.

Donna will be with me.

You know, if Valerie had just done what she was

supposed to do, none of this would've happened.

It's not like she meant for this to happen.

She lost a $20,000 necklace.

You know what, I don't want to talk about Valerie.

Okay, look, if Detective Pate calls, I'll find you.

If he calls.

She'll turn up, Kel.

Bye.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

(indistinct voices)

There's one.

DONNA: No way.

Yeah, I'm telling you, check it out.

They're negotiating price.

DONNA: It looks more like

he's asking for directions.

Yeah, to the nearest no-tell motel.

I can't believe I just saw that.

I can't believe how many times I've seen it.

Yeah, but she was a child.

Thousands of teenage runaways come here every week.

You know the drill.

They come to be stars.

And when they don't make it...

They usually end up here.

Forced to steal, deal drugs,

sell their bodies to make a living.

And this is Erica's world.

Yep, and if we

don't find her, she's never gonna get out of it.

Hey.

Hey, thanks for coming.

You said it was important.

After we hung up I gave Jackie six-five and even

that it was either graduate school or an engagement.

Was I right?

Not exactly.

I'm broke.

How bad? Well...

all my credit cards are maxed out, um...

I'm in debt to six different vendors.

The bank won't loan me a nickel.

And I paid my last month's rent

by forging one of Donna's checks.

I can't believe this.

How could you

let this happen?

I'm not worried about the creditors.

Okay? I can handle them.

It's the money that I took from Donna.

And how much was that?

2,500.

All right, here's what you do. You declare bankruptcy.

Dad... Listen to me.

I have a great attorney.

He'll fix it so that you can stay in business

and keep the vendors away.

What about everybody else?

What everybody?

It's just Donna, right?

Yeah.

Are you sure?

Yes.

All right, as soon as I get back to the office,

I'll have the attorney's number and a check for the money

that you owe Donna messengered

over to you.

Thanks.

Hey, I'll see you in about 20 minutes, okay?

Yeah...

Hi.

Thanks for meeting me here.

Well, I'm happy you called.

After a day went by, I wasn't sure you would.

Well, to be honest, I... I needed some time to think.

Believe me, I understand.

After I found out I was pregnant,

it was at least a week before I told anybody about it.

Have a seat, please.

Thank you.

(sighs)

You know, Jodi, I've been giving it a lot of thought.

I've gone back over the summer

and the weekend we spent together.

I know we used protection.

So do I.

I mean, that's what makes this so hard to believe, but...

Well, I know it's yours.

How can you be sure?

Well, because since I broke up with my boyfriend last December

you're the only guy that I

slept with.

I'm not ready to be a dad.

I understand that.

Do you?

Because it means you'll probably be

raising this kid all by yourself.

I've seen the life of a single parent

up close, and it's murder.

Well, I'm willing to do whatever it takes.

Not getting the man you want?

Not getting the job you want?

You're willing to sacrifice all that?

Yeah, I would.

Why?

Because I'd love my child.

Well, if you really

loved this child,

you wouldn't bring him into the world

like this. (sighing)

I'm not getting an abortion.

Then give the kid what he needs.

A family.

A mother and a father

who can love him and take care of him.

Give him up for adoption.

Never.

You know, I was adopted.

And I'm grateful

for what my birth mother did.

Well, I said never.

Jodi, please, just think about it.

I already have.

And I've made up my mind.

I'm having our baby.

How'd you get in here?

Easy.

I told the harbormaster that I was your girlfriend.

Which you're not.

Maybe.

The night's still young.

You shouldn't have done this.

I know, that's kind of why I did.

I think you should go.

Noah...

We belong together.

Yeah, for richer or for poorer, right?

I believe that.

(scoffs)

You got a funny way of showing it.

Come on, I'll walk you to your car.

Look, people make mistakes.

Even you, everybody does.

Yeah, I've made many.

Enough to know which ones are unforgivable.

Why can't you just let it go?

No.

Look, I'm trying not to lose it here.

Yeah, I know.

Come on.

Come on, let's go.

Hey, hey, where'd they find her?

In a sweep at Sunset and Orange Grove.

Is she all right? Is she hurt?

She's not hurt.

Regulations say that a minor can only be released

into the custody of a legal guardian.

But when there is no legal guardian,

your department has agreed to release teen prostitutes

into the custody of the

Wyatt Foundation, right?

And you're here as a representative

of the foundation?

Yeah.

She's also a friend of the family.

What she is is a kid who's in trouble.

That's why we're here.

All right, Erica, we'll get you out of here, okay?

I'm all choked up.

I'm, uh, guessing here, but... these things

don't look like they just leaped out of your hope chest.

Any of these things yours?

And if so, do you want to press charges?

Yeah, the bracelet's mine.

But I gave it to her.

Merry Christmas.

(garbled dispatch transmission)

Later, Julie.

Yeah.

Is there anything else, Detective?

Nope.

I've seen all I can stomach.

You should have called first.

Um, I didn't think you'd see me if I did.

I-I just... I-I need five minutes.

Sure.

(sighs)

I'd like to start by apologizing

for everything I did.

Um, I was in way over my head

and instead of reaching out for help, um...

I covered up.

Oh, um...

Here.

It's a check.

It covers everything I took.

I'll take the money.

Not the apology.

Donna, I know what I did was wrong.

No, you don't.

Not if you think you can hand me a check and be forgiven.

I just can't trust you anymore.

I'm asking for another chance here.

And I can't give you one.

Not now.

Maybe someday.

But for now I think we need to be apart.

Donna, please.

I want your things out of the apartment.

I'll stay away tomorrow so you can move your stuff.

By the end of the day, I want you gone.

All right.

Rise and shine.

Up and at 'em.

Let's go, Erica.

What time is it?

9:30.

In the morning? Yep.

Kitchen quits serving at 10:00.

BRANDON: And your doctor's

appointment is at 11:00.

Your gynecologist appointment is 11:00.

Your therapy session is at 1:00.

Leaving you plenty of time

in between to call Iris and tell her you're okay.

I thought I was out of jail.

For the moment. We tried to

help you once, you took advantage of us.

We're not going to let you

do that again. That's right.

You do everything we tell you to,

everything will be fine.

Are we clear?

(sighing): We're clear.

Good, now, where is the rest of the stuff you stole?

(sighs)

How long have you lived here?

Couple months.

But I'm just renting while they install

a master bath at my home on Rodeo.

Hey, hey!

I told Riggs, I said "Riggs,

Erica's gonna make my party."

What are we celebrating?

Um, Riggs won't like this.

I just need to pick up a few things, okay?

Riggs totally doesn't need to know.

The big-ticket items are already pawned.

BRANDON: She's completely stoned.

You don't look so good.

Yeah, but I feel great.

But the trinket box is here.

So, you can get off my case now.

Is everything there?

BRANDON: Yeah, I think so.

Except for the silver pocket watch that Dylan gave me.

I haven't seen it.

Look, I said I haven't seen it, okay?

JULIE: Hello?

It's me, the birthday girl.

Oh!

No way. Yeah.

Today? Uh-huh, yeah. Big one eight.

I'm legal.

In an illegal sort of way.

Oh, man, Riggs gave me this awesome present.

I'd share, but...

it all went up in smoke.

(chuckling)

KELLY: Julie, you should

let us help you.

Get it?

Up in smoke.

Happy Birthday.

Here, hold this for me.

It's a gift from my brother.

Look, I hate to break up this little party.

But, uh, we gotta go.

No, no, no, no, no, wait, wait, wait, 'cause

Riggs said he-he's gonna bring me a carrot cake,

you know, and, and-and those little hats.

Can-Can you see him

in one of those hats?

Really. I don't think we should leave her.

With a little clown face on it and, and, and the string.

(Julie laughs) There's nothing we can do.

(laughing)

CARLY: Don't ask me to do that.

But she'll listen to you. I hardly know her.

You've been in her situation.

I won't lecture her on the horrors

of single parenting... You don't have to lecture her.

And I can't tell her what to do with her own body.

Yeah, but supposedly it's my kid.

On the one hand, she wants me to take responsibility.

But on the other hand,

she won't listen to a word I have to say.

Steve, you have choices.

Really?

What choice do I have? Cloth or disposable?

Look, even if the child is yours,

there are different levels of responsibility.

You don't have to be a full-time dad.

Please, you really believe that?

In a situation like this, yes, I do.

You never told me about Zach's dad.

Well, we met in high school

and, uh, dated five months before I got pregnant.

I wanted to have the baby and he didn't.

Oh, so, where was his choice there?

Huh?

You guys!

I reached the Polar Bear level.

Oh, you mean the unbearable level?

Uh-huh.

I used my lucky marble.

Oh, this I've gotta see.

Steve? Yeah?

What's Jodi's number?

Thanks.

(chuckling)

Look at you!

Two hands, two hands!

This is where I work. Wow.

Brandon, front page is all set.

Ah, Terri, Erica. Erica, Terri.

Yeah. Listen, we're not ripping it up, are we?

Couldn't say.

Not yet, anyway. Okay, good.

We're 90 minutes to press.

I'm gonna need 15 minutes to redo the layout

and the paper's gotta be on the streets tonight.

You know, I did everything you told me to.

You know, we're doing you a favor,

not the other way around.

You make me see a shrink and I'm supposed to thank you?

Yeah, you are.

Look, I brought you down here because I want to do a story

on you.

Like that's gonna happen.

About your life.

Not using your name.

Not using your picture.

I just want to tell your story.

Why?

Because I think it might help some people.

Brandon, girls who do what I do, they don't read your paper.

Well, maybe they don't.

Maybe they do.

Maybe just one. But if your story

can help that one person, I think it's worth telling.

The question is:

Do you?

Thanks.

Not a problem.

Are you sure I'm not imposing?

If you were I'd let you know.

Thanks, I just thought it might be a good place

to get some sketching done.

You can stay as long as you like.

Well, it shouldn't take that long.

Besides, David doesn't have that much stuff.

Donna...

Relax.

It's not just the move.

It's, uh, it's the timing.

I just... I feel like I'm kicking him

when he's down.

I mean, how much trouble is David in?

(sighs)

If nothing changes, he's going to lose the club.

And your role in all this?

I don't know.

I mean, I thought I did,

but now I'm not sure.

See, whenever I'm not sure of something

I like to go for a sail.

Kind of, uh, clears my head, you know?

I'd like that.

All right, I'll get us set.

And you, uh, take care of the lunch situation.

Okay.

Looks like you, uh,

had quite the dinner party, huh?

It was a surprise and, uh, I hate surprises.

(giggles)

I gotta tell you, I agree with your father.

I don't know, I mean...

bankruptcy seems so irresponsible.

Oh, as opposed to stiffing your creditors,

right?

See, I'm not planning

on stiffing anyone, I just...

I need more time to pay them back, that's all.

Well, that's what filing for Chapter 11's all about.

I just want to do the right thing.

Well, when you figure out what the hell that is, let me know.

You going to take the test?

Is that the right thing?

I think so.

What about the money to pay for it?

Definitely don't borrow it

from a loan shark.

You didn't?

Yeah.

I, uh,

I borrowed 22 five.

I still owe 15 grand.

By when?

Yesterday.

So, this loan shark,

this is, uh... not the

leg-breaking kind of loan shark, is it?

No.

No, he-he knows I'm a musician.

He'll, uh...

He'll probably start with my fingers.

(doorbell rings)

Hi. Hi.

Come on in. Thanks for coming.

Thanks for asking.

You know, considering the situation,

I wouldn't blame you for hating me.

Oh, no. Here, uh, you want to sit down?

Oh, be careful of the obstacle course, though.

(chuckles)

You know, before I was pregnant, everything about kids scared me.

I mean, the mess, the crying, the responsibility thing.

Toys all over the place. What? I don't see any toys.

Right. And the whole "pregnant is beautiful" trip.

You know, ignore the hypertension,

the swelling, the backaches.

Focus on the hair, the skin.

The inner glow.

Right.

You've got it, haven't you?

Completely.

Mmm.

I miss feeling that way.

Is he kicking?

Oh, yeah. Like a fullback.

Would you like to feel?

Could I?

Yeah.

I love that.

So, I'm guessing you didn't invite me over

to talk about the joy of being pregnant.

I asked you over here to...

tell you that what I think you're doing is wrong.

Is that what you think?

No. Actually, no.

Being a single parent is the hardest thing,

but no matter how they change your life,

children are a blessing.

Well, I wish Steve believed that.

I think he'll come around.

And if he doesn't?

He will.

I know him pretty well,

and he's not the type of guy

who'd shirk his responsibility.

Ah. Here it is. Ugh.

It must've fallen down behind there while we were out.

Hmm.

Well, I had a really good time today.

NOAH: It's amazing what some sea air can do for your mood, huh?

Yeah. And I've decided not to feel guilty

about something that's not my fault.

NOAH: There's a plan.

DONNA: Hmm, okay.

Well, thanks for everything.

My pleasure.

DONNA: Well, um...

NOAH: So, um...

I should go. Yeah.

Hey.

I had a great time, too.

You said no names.

BRANDON: No, I said I wouldn't use your name.

A pimp like Riggs can use all the bad publicity he can get.

He's not going to like this.

You may not know this now, but today was a good day.

Um, Brandon, there's somebody here to see you.

She says she's from the DA's office.

I'm Brandon Walsh.

Assistant District Attorney Debra Mills.

Hello, Assistant District Attorney Debra Mills.

What can I do for you?

I read your story on teen prostitution.

Mm-hmm.

I want to put together a case

against the pimp you wrote about.

Good, good. I hope you nail the guy.

I will. If you give me your source.

I promised her anonymity.

Riggs is evil, but even a guy who preys on kids

has the right to face his accuser.

He beats her when she doesn't earn enough money.

What do you think he's going to do to her

if she helps put him in prison?

Hmm? We'll protect her.

That's what I'm trying to do.

Without her, there's no case.

I can't help you.

Sorry.

I'm going to do whatever I can to prosecute Mr. Riggs.

Mm-hmm.

If that means coming down with both feet

on anyone who stands in my way,

then that's what I'm going to do.

Sorry. I thought you'd be done by now.

Um...

I got one box left.

Actually, I've had one box left for about an hour.

Where have you been?

Just out.

You know, I still have hope for us.

But you want me to go.

Please.

(sniffles)

(sobbing)

You sure you're okay with this?

We'll be fine. All right.

It's just with David moving his stuff out today,

I don't think that Donna should be alone.

It's not a problem.

Now, I know you haven't asked

for my opinion, but I think

you should give the district attorney Erica's name.

Promised her I wouldn't do it.

I know, Brandon,

but think about what we've seen.

Kelly, I'm not going to expose

Erica to Riggs. You have to trust

the system to take care of her.

ERICA: And if they don't?

Erica, I promised to keep your name out of it and that's

what I'm going to do.

End of story.

Okay, okay, he's asleep.

Did you tell Jodi how wrong she is?

I tried to, but I couldn't.

The fact is,

I agree with what she's doing.

You what?

Zach's never met his father,

but he asks about him all the time.

What he looks like, what he does...

I thought the questions would stop after awhile,

but they never do.

See, kids are constantly,

constantly trying to figure out

their place in the world.

And that starts with their parents.

Jodi's child will do the exact same thing.

And...

that's why, if you are the father...

Which I am not.

...you need to be a part of your child's life.

Even if it's going to ruin my life?

But it won't.

Carly, I think it will.

Then, yes, even if.

(sighs)

(knocking on door)

KELLY: Hi. Hi.

Mwa!

All right, I have ice cream:

chocolate chip, rocky road and fudge swirl.

And I have popcorn.

Buttered, of course.

And for your viewing pleasure, I have the basics:

When Harry Met Sally, It Could Happen To You,

and Heartburn.

Hmm, I'll get the bowls ready.

Okay, I'll make the popcorn.

Kel, you're a lifesaver.

Thank you. Mm-hmm.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I mean, I-I saw David before he left,

and that was kind of rough on me.

But for most of the day, it was,

it was pretty much out of my mind.

That's a neat trick.

You mind telling me how you performed it?

I spent the day on my parents' boat.

Wait a second, you got through the breakup

by spending the day with your parents? No.

By spending it with Noah.

So what flavor do you want?

I'll settle for details.

Well, there's really not much to tell.

I mean, not much.

At least, uh, we both know the kiss was a mistake.

What kiss?

Spill.

Okay.

One word.

Wow.

(squeals)

Oh, no.

(whimpers)

♪ ♪

Hey. Hey.

How was the move?

Oh, it was tons of fun.

Thanks for asking.

Oh, if it's any consolation,

I'm sure it was tough on Donna, too.

Even though she was

on her boat hanging out with Noah,

hugging and laughing.

But I'm sure deep inside, she was broken up.

Don't stir it up, okay?

Well, you have to admit,

it does have nice symmetry.

You moving out, him moving in.

That's not what's happening here.

Yeah, you're-you're probably right.

You know, he didn't have any consideration

to wait until you were moved out.

Look,

Donna took off for the day, so I could pack.

Besides, her parents do own the boat.

Well, that explains why she was there.

Yes, it does.

But it doesn't explain them kissing.

Kissing?

Total lip lock.

Did I mention Noah was downstairs at the bar?

♪ ♪

Hey, I want to talk to you.

So talk.

Later. All right?

Going somewhere?

No. No, I was, uh, just-- I was looking for you

and here you are.

Yeah. Well, I know where I am.

Uh, the question is: where's my money?

Oh, I-I got it.

Doesn't count till I got it.

And I was supposed to get it yesterday.

I-I've got all of, uh,

tonight's receipts upstairs

in a safe in my office. Oh?

Yeah. Let's go.

Just hang out here.

Okay? Have-Have a drink, on the house.

I-I'll-I'll be right back.

Follow him.

♪ ♪

How much for the bottle?

$35.

Just cashed out the drawer.

Sorry, can't change a hundred. Just keep the change.

(panting)

Look, I wasn't, I wasn't going anywhere, okay?

I left, I left my money at home.

It's in a safe.

I was... (groans)

(coughing)

We have a situation here.

I don't like situations. Situations

can get ugly.

(thud, David groans)

NOAH: That's enough.

SANDS: And you would be?

Someone you don't want to mess with, man.

(glass smashes)

(patrons laughing)

You got till tomorrow afternoon, and next time,

Tiny's not gonna be so gentle.

(grunts)

(bottleneck shatters)

(David groans)

You all right, man?

(panting)

(engine turns nearby)

Hey, no thanks necessary.

I'm happy to do it.

Getting tested is the right thing to do.

It's a tough call.

I know, and I'm proud of you for making it.

Huh. Good luck.

Thanks.

KELLY: Erica, you have to call the D.A.

Brandon said I didn't have to, okay?

Well, he's wrong.

Look, the district attorney

will protect you from Riggs.

Look, Riggs is the one who protects me.

How, by sending you on the streets?

He's nice to me.

Okay? He gives me things.

He wants his 40 bucks.

You coming back

in one piece is optional.

I'm not doing it.

BRANDON: Erica, why don't, uh,

you go in the kitchen

and get some breakfast, give us a second?

I'm not doing it.

And you...

can't make me.

So how's Donna doing?

Don't change the subject, Brandon.

I am changing the subject, because this matter's closed.

I could call the D.A. myself.

Sure. But you won't.

Why not?

(door closes)

(car departs)

She took my keys. They were on the counter.

Great. Let's go.

She probably went to the apartment.

DONNA: Okay, everybody in wardrobe.

We shoot in ten minutes.

I want to talk to you.

Now is not a good time.

Well, it is for me.

David, please. Look...

I really don't have anything to say to you right now.

What, you said it all to Noah?

I mean,

when you weren't kissing him.

What are you talking about?

You know, I thought maybe yesterday was a bad day

for you, too; I guess I was wrong.

Yeah, it was a bad day for me.

Why'd you lie about it?

What did I lie about?

Oh, so you weren't with Noah?

You know what?

Where I go and what I do

is really none of your business.

Did you sleep with him?

I'm not having this discussion with you.

I'm not finished yet.

Really?

Well, I am.

(woman moaning)

Uh, Kel, here, call 911.

KELLY: Yes, it's an emergency.

Someone's been badly beaten.

305 West Decker.

I'm so sorry.

KELLY: All right.

What happened?

Riggs said he had a present for me.

A special guy.

For my birthday.

A guy who would beat the hell out of me.

Julie, everything's going to be all right.

The ambulance is on its way.

You know, I have a brother, too,

back in Colorado

who won't even talk to me.

And I miss him so much.

Here, I can't even keep this safe.

(Julie sobbing)

It's okay, I'm sure he would've wanted you

to have it.

Thank you.

What the hell's going on here?

She's been beaten up. The police are on their way.

BRANDON: They'll be here in a minute.

Why don't you stick around? I'm sure they'd love

to talk to you.

Come on.

Let's get out of here.

I said let's go!

No. No more.

(sirens approaching)

You'll be back.

You need me too much.

(sirens continue blaring)

It's okay.

It's okay. (sniffles)

Hey. Hi.

What are you doing here?

I thought you could use this.

Zach wanted you to have it.

It's his lucky marble.

You told him?

Only that you were a nice guy who needed a break.

A really nice guy.

Thanks.

Steve Sanders?

Hey, David, um...

there's some guys asking about you.

Sharkskin suits, lots of chains?

Yeah, they don't look very happy.

They're in the club.

David, what's going on?

David?

Here's the deal:

I don't have the money.

So whatever it is you have to do to me, just do it, okay?

I don't care anymore.

That's nice.

That's real macho.

Thing is,

we don't have a situation here.

What are you talking about?

I came to get paid.

I got paid.

15 grand?

With the extra interest, $16,500, cash.

You're a lucky man.

Who paid you?

Somebody who just saved you from the beating of your life.

(door opens)

(sighs)

(engine turns)

SANDS: You just saved David's ass.

I don't know about you guys, but I'd really love

to listen to some music right about now.

Me, too.

Too bad we don't have a stereo.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Look, I said I'd go with you guys

to the pawn shop this afternoon.

But first, I have a phone call to make.

(doorbell rings)

I better get that, it might be the door.

Yeah, you better.

ERICA: Hey, uh, you know

Brandon was saying that

you work with a really good outreach program.

Do you think Julie can get into it?

I think that can be arranged.

Good. I'm gonna call Iris

to let her know I'm okay.

(dialing)

Assistant District Attorney Debra Mills.

What an unexpected, pleasant surprise.

You know the pimp in your article is at the center

of a very large child prostitution ring.

He's a bad man.

And no one wants to see him prosecuted more than I do.

Then reveal your source.

I'm afraid I can't do that.

And the California

Constitution protects me from having to.

It protects you against a misdemeanor contempt charge.

It doesn't protect you against being charged with a felony.

A felony?

By not giving up your source,

you're protecting the pimp against arrest,

trial and punishment.

That makes you an accessory,

Mr. Walsh.

No, you see, I'm protecting a child.

And by doing so,

you're also protecting a criminal.

Unless you give him up...

And the kid, too.

...you're going to jail.

For a very

long time.