[intense music]
[door opens]
[instrumental music]
Hey.
Nice, Mrs. M.
You're gonna be so ripped.
Not exactly the look I'm going for.
Maybe it's time for a break then.
Maybe you make some fresh lemonade.
Serve a glass to your daughter's best friend.
Nice try, Taylor.
I wanna get this finished before
Brooke's dad brings her home.
Why don't you just hire someone?
Hey, my mom has a cute gardener.
I can get you his number.
I love working in my garden. Keeps me sane.
You know, when my mom got divorced
she didn't leave the house for three months.
You seem to be handling it a lot better.
Thank you.
[engine revving]
They're here.
- Mom. - Oh, Brooke.
Ah, baby.
You look different. Older.
- It's only been a month. - No, your mom's right.
You're like this whole woman of the world now.
'Looks good on you.'
Who's that in the car?
Oh, that's Tiffany. I can't wait for you to meet her.
- Tiffany? - Okay. Nobody move.
I'll be back in a second.
I've had to pee since baggage claim.
'It's so good to be home.'
Oh, there's some..
Your royal highness' not quite so matched luggage.
Our daughter managed to shop herself into needing
an extra suitcase.
That sounds like her.
Well, it's not every day
that you get to go shopping in Paris
using your dad's credit card, right?
I'm sorry, I-I don't think we've met.
Uh, yes, Jackie, this is, uh, Tiffany.
Jackie, it is so nice to finally meet you.
I have heard so many wonderful things about you.
Hmm.
I-I wish I could say the same.
I didn't even know you were dating.
We're not anymore.
Whoa.
Taylor, if you could go inside and check on Brooke, please.
I... I'm sorry. This is, this is a lot.
It all happened superfast
and I don't know, it just felt so, uh, right.
Okay. Well, I will leave you two to catch up.
I'll just go say bye to Brooke.
- Okay. - Okay.
- Nice hat. - Jackie.
Let's just talk about this for a second.
I mean... you're married?
Okay, we had been dating for a little bit.
Tiffany surprised us in Europe and..
What?
No, it's just a lot to show up here and dump on me.
This is the first time I've seen you since it happened.
I-I'm not gonna call you on the phone.
Okay.
Actually thought you might be happy for me.
I am.
I'm just very surprised, that's all.
My love life isn't exactly your business anymore.
Well, it is actually, when it affects our daughter.
I mean, you know how she reacted when we split up.
Is she ready for this?
[laughter]
- Seems to be. - 'Oh, mom, you met Tiffany?'
You have to see this picture from our trip.
The guide on our river tour, he thought we were sisters.
'Can you believe it?'
Somehow I can.
Okay, sorry to break up the party here
'but let's let Brooke get settled.'
Uh, these ladies have some catching up to do so.
Bye, baby.
Uh, one second..
Uh, Jackie, um..
I know that we didn't do this perfectly
and I don't want to be pushy, but we would really love it
if you and Brooke would come to dinner this week.
It would mean the world to us if we could all get along.
I mean, for Brooke's sake, if nothing else.
How's Friday?
Friday is perfect.
Oh, mom, you have to see the bridesmaid's dress
I wore for dad's wedding.
I think it's in here.
It's couture.
Tiffany helped me pick it out.
I was her maid of honor. Isn't that amazing?
Wow. Yes.
Uh, I mean, look at all of this.
Did you leave any clothes for the other shoppers?
Okay. There's plenty on the Champs Elysees to go around.
Speaking of shopping, I got you something.
I love it.
Is the doll sold separately?
Tiffany said I should buy it.
I said it was a little small.
[instrumental music]
It's for your business cards.
'You know, open houses and stuff.'
Baby.
I love it. That is so thoughtful.
Thank you.
So what else did you do in Paris?
How did you like the Sacre Coeur?
Oh, well, we didn't quite make it there.
What? But you were so looking forward to it.
I was, but Tiffany totally hooked us up with these events
for up and coming designers.
'We kind of ran out of time.'
We saw a lot of other stuff in the city.
- We saw the Eiffel Tower.. - Alright, alright.
Well, I'm glad you were able to fit in some culture
between your shopping and your parties.
You know, Tiffany says that fashion is art.
How long has your dad been seeing her?
I don't know. A while, I guess.
She seems young.
Yeah. She's so much fun.
We had dinner at this bistro on the Left Bank
and she knew the chef there.
He invited us into the kitchen and everything.
Wow. Fancy.
Yeah.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Nothing. Nothing.
I'm just so glad you're home.
I missed you so much.
Did you get your sandwich?
I left it in the fridge.
I don't want the carbs.
Tiffany and I are doing paleo.
Gotta detox from all the rich foods.
Alright, well..
I have some cash if you wanna buy lunch.
- I'm fine. I have some carrots. - Honey, that's not enough.
Mom, we have to go. I'm gonna be late for school.
One second.
You know, if I had a car
we wouldn't have to rush around every morning.
There's always the bus.
Mom, no.
You know my birthday is coming up.
And a car would make a great present.
Oh, honey, the market is still recovering
and, you know, I need to watch our budget.
- You could take dad's alimony. - Brooke.
He can at least help with the car.
Is this really about the money?
I mean, I know I screwed up, but that was over a year ago.
Let's just talk about this tonight. Okay, sweetie?
Come on. Let's go. We're late.
That's what I've been saying.
[Taylor] 'So, um, how did the car convo go?'
Well, she didn't say no.
Sounds promising.
Hmm.
So, what are your plans for your birthday?
Waking up to find a new convertible
with a giant red bow in the driveway.
Yeah.
So, what's plan B?
Cake and disappointment.
[instrumental music]
I thought you were over that hunky jock face.
I'm just looking.
Uh, a-are you seeing this?
Yeah.
'But he doesn't.'
- Hey. - Hey. Hi.
[bell ringing]
Come on, let's go.
[instrumental music]
[knock at door]
Bonjour, mademoiselle.
Thank you so much for having us.
Of course, we're family now, right?
I will get a vase for these.
Oh. Thank you.
[sighs]
[instrumental music]
- Hey, sweetheart. - Hey, dad.
Hey.
So glad you both could make it.
Tiffany has been working on this all afternoon.
Voila.
I'll set this on the table for you.
Oh, thank you, Jackie.
[sighs]
[Tiffany] 'I'll pick you up.. Oh.'
Your arrangement's lovely.
Oh, I dabble in tablescapes and interior design.
You certainly do know how to decorate a room.
Uh, among other talents, of course.
Stop it.
Renata just brought in some blooms from the garden.
I spruced them up a little bit.
Where is Renata anyway?
I brought a souvenir.
I think I saw her outside.
- Okay, I'll be back. - Okay.
Did you wanna drink, Jackie?
Uh, dinner is still a couple of moments away.
Mitch and I went wine tasting in France
'and I think we came back with one of every bottle.'
We can't cheap out when it comes to vino, right?
Oh, why don't we start with the bottle Jackie got us?
- 'Yeah.' - Actually, it-it's fine.
- It's, uh, Bristol Creek. - Oh.
Shop 'n Save's finest.
And we've spent 20 minutes under the hood
trying to figure out what was wrong
and then I finally confess that I'd run out of gas.
Mechanics never were your strong suit.
Hey, I'm better in the courtroom than I am in the garage.
Mm-hmm.
Anyway, he took me to go and get gas
and then back to my car, and the rest is history.
Jackie, more wine?
[Jackie] 'Sure. Maybe a little. Thanks.'
Brooke, did you want some?
Whoa. Brooke isn't drinking.
Oh, I'm sorry. I just thought..
She's 16.
I'm 17 next week.
- And in Europe... - We don't live in Europe.
'And you are not drinking.'
End of discussion, Brooke.
So, Brooke, how was your first week of school?
Did you get your schedule sorted?
They let me drop French, just like you said.
- Hmm. - Wait, what?
You dropped French?
Yeah, I'm taking Spanish instead.
Look, it meets my language
requirement, what's the big deal?
Well, you've already devoted
two years to studying French.
And the whole reason I got talked into this trip
'was so that you could further your language studies.'
Brooke's crush takes Spanish so.
Honey, I don't like the idea of you planning
your schedule around a boy.
Well, if I take French Three this year
I have to take AP French next year.
Yes, wasn't that the plan?
I mean, who signed off on this? Mitch?
Tiffany and I didn't think it was that big of a deal.
Well, I'm pretty sure that I'm still Brooke's mom.
- Right? - Come on, please.
Let her have fun.
What's high school for?
An education.
I think that kids can make their own decisions.
Well, when you have a daughter
you can let her do whatever you want.
[instrumental music]
I'm sorry. Maybe this, this whole thing is a bad idea.
Jackie, I'm sorry. I-I can't help but be like this.
- This is my fault. - Don't be.
She's being dramatic. Right, dad?
Jackie..
Jackie, would you please wait?
- What was that in there? - That was you.
Cutting me out of parenting decisions about our daughter.
- It's just a class schedule. - She's in high school.
Her life is her class schedule.
Tiffany put a lot of work into that dinner.
You barely eat two bites, and you just get up and leave.
Yeah, it seems like it's not the only thing
she's put a lot of work into.
She's trying.
Let's go back inside. Come on.
Please, I cannot go back in there.
[cell phone beeps]
It's fine. It's fine.
It'll give everyone a little time to cool off.
Please tell her, tell them both that I apologize.
Are you sure?
[dramatic music]
Yeah.
Look I know this, the whole thing
'i-it's a big adjustment.'
We'll figure it out.
Yeah.
[intense music]
Hey, Renata. Would you mind cleaning the rest of this up?
[instrumental music]
[Jackie] 'The offer is competitive, and we have someone else'
coming in with cash.
Okay.
If they're serious, I'll show them the house today.
Now?
Yeah, I could probably make that happen
but I need to get going.
Okay. Great.
I'll see you there in 30.
[bell rings]
- Tiffany? - Hi.
I'm sorry. I really only have a minute to spare.
- I have a client I have to... - I'm sorry.
It wasn't okay that I didn't include you in the conversation
about Brooke's schedule.
No, it wasn't.
But I suppose I owe you an apology as well.
I overreacted, or at least reacted
in the wrong time and place.
No, you have nothing to worry about that.
Brooke's education comes first.
She's just so hard to say no to.
I know she is.
You've known her for three weeks.
I've raised her for nearly 17 years.
I appreciate that you're trying, I do.
And I'm so happy you two are getting along.
But I'm her mother, and I need her and you
to respect my authority.
Jackie, I just want this work.
'I love Mitch, and I love Brooke.'
I just want us to be a family.
Let's start with just friends.
Of course. I would love that.
[cell phone beeps]
Oh, come on.
What is it?
Uh, my showing just got moved up and I was supposed
to pick up Brooke from school. Now I'm gonna be late.
I could pick her up.
No, it's fine. I-I'll figure it out.
Honestly, it's not a problem.
In fact, it would actually help with my guilt from last night.
[cell phone ringing]
If you're sure you don't mind.
Of course, I don't mind.
You go do whatever you need to do
and I will pick Brooke up from school.
Hello. I am on my way.
Thank you, Tiffany. I owe you one.
Oh, Jackie, um, Brooke has my rose gold clutch.
Do you mind if I quickly..
Sure, yeah. Just make sure you lock the door.
Of course. Go, go, go. You'll be late.
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
Wow, so.. Total freak-out meltdown.
It was so embarrassing.
No, it doesn't sound like your mom.
Yeah, well, it was.
She completely ripped Tiffany's head off for no reason.
I mean, lucky for her, Tiffany is too nice to fight back.
Yeah, your step-mom actually seems pretty cool.
Like, she seems like the type of person
who should have her own reality show.
Or sex tape.
Or a reality show and a sex tape.
Yeah, my mom wouldn't let me watch either one.
Yeah.
- Speaking of watching things.. - My favorite show.
Too bad, we only see the previews.
What are we watching?
Tiffany, what are you doing here?
I came to pick you up.
I thought my mom was picking me up.
Uh, I think she has something more important to do.
Is that him? You weren't kidding. Good eye.
Great eyes, and everything else.
She's hopeless.
[Tiffany] 'Well, go say hi to him.'
[Brooke] 'What? No way.'
Brooke, if you want something, you need to work for it.
Go and say hi.
[Brooke] 'Too late. Guess I missed my chance.'
No, you didn't. Let's go.
Come on. Up. Come on, quick.
["Body Talk"]
I can't believe you talked me into this.
You girls are learning from a master, okay.
Listen up, take notes. This is a very serious business.
I'm dying.
What's the problem?
Oh, you mean, besides the fact that we've officially crossed
the line into stalkers.
Okay, you need to lighten up.
You're a very pretty girl.
He should be chasing you.
You just need to get his attention.
I don't even know what to say to him.
You don't say anything.
Here, confidence in a stick, works every time.
- Unbutton your.. Cool. - Tiffany, no.
Oh. Shh, shh, shh.
[instrumental music]
Oh!
I am so sorry. Are you okay?
Hold this.
Oh, my gosh.
I'm really sorry about that.
It's fine..
Wait, I recognize you.
Washington High.
- Yeah. Do you go there? - No, silly.
But you might know my step daughter, Brooke.
'Here, sit down. Both of you.'
You guys mind if we join you?
- What's up? - Hey.
Did you guys want anything? I'm gonna go get cleaned up
get another coffee.
Okay, I'll be two seconds.
[instrumental music]
I'm home.
Brooke?
Come help with dinner.
Brooke, honey, did you hear..
- So what year are you? - Uh, junior.
Me too.
How come I've never seen you in school before?
I honestly don't know.
Wait, you're in Spanish class.
Yeah, I just transferred in.
Right on. I'm repeating it.
Trying to get a better grade.
I spent too much time on the field last year.
Well, maybe we can study together sometime.
Totally.
Hey, guys, look what I just found?
We should all take one... together.
- Uh.. - Dude, let's go.
[ringing]
[cell phone ringing]
[voice mail tone]
Brooke, it's mom. Where are you?
Call me so I know you're okay, alright?
Love you.
So, well, do you like Beau more now
that you've spoken to him?
He's really sweet.
Hopefully, we can hang out again.
It's just kinda hard without a car.
Yeah, you're 16, why don't you have a license yet?
My mom.
She can be pretty controlling, huh?
It's just, I-I got in trouble last year
she doesn't want me to have a car yet.
It seems like a long time to hold
something like that over you.
You gotta live your life.
I mean, you seem like a pretty responsible young lady to me.
How about this? I am more than happy to drop you off
anytime you want to hang out with Beau.
It can be our little secret.
Thank you, Tiffany. For everything.
Yeah. That's what moms are for.
Thanks for waiting, guys.
Alright, let's vamanos.
Mom, you know that guy Beau from my Spanish class...
I have been sitting here worried about you for hours.
'Where were you?'
Uh, I-I'm sorry, Taylor and I went to the mall with Tiffany.
- Tiffany. - Y-yeah, so?
So I called you three times.
Look, I said I was sorry. I lost track of time.
Why are you being so controlling anyway?
I just expect you to let me know where you are, Brooke.
That's not controlling. That's courtesy.
And honestly, I can't believe
that Tiffany is that irresponsible either.
- You're jealous of her. - What? No.
You completely flipp out on her at dinner
and now you're flipping out again over nothing.
No, this is not nothing.
You need to let me know where you are, baby.
Whatever.
Wait.
What were you saying when you came in? Who's Beau?
What do you care?
They were right here.
Brooke?
What's up?
Have you seen the Chandler contracts?
I can't find them anywhere.
Why would I have seen them?
Well, they were on my desk
and if I don't turn those in tomorrow
their sale could fall apart.
I-I'll help you look.
Where's your earrings? Please tell me you didn't lose them.
They cost more than my car.
No, I, I thought I left them on the bathroom counter
but, I mean, I definitely took them off in the house.
They have to be there somewhere.
They will show up.
How was your day?
It was okay.
Just okay?
- Well, I've been thinking.. - Uh-oh.
Do we really need Renata around all the time?
I thought you liked having help around the house.
Well, I love that you wanna take care of me
but I don't know, it doesn't feel like our house
with a stranger there all the time.
Renata's not a stranger, she's been in our family
since... Jackie was pregnant with Brooke.
Well, exactly. Now Brooke's all grown up.
I like making our house a home.
- I like taking care of you. - Good.
I mean, just because Jackie couldn't handle it...
Oh, wait, Tiffany, it wasn't like that.
Okay, sorry, what I mean is, um..
I see how Jackie gets overwhelmed easily.
And what makes you think that?
Nothing.
Something must have happened, otherwise
you wouldn't have brought it up.
Okay, well, Jackie asked me to pick up Brooke up from school.
Jackie asked you to go pick Brooke?
Oh, it was fine. We had some girl time. It was great.
But, I mean, it was really last minute
and she seemed very flustered.
Okay, well, maybe something came up.
Something more important than Brooke?
I'm sorry. I don't want to get in the middle of this.
I just thought that you should know.
Alright. Fair enough.
I will check in with Jackie
and we'll talk about Renata.
Okay?
Thank you.
Wait, isn't it Brooke's birthday soon?
- Next week. - Seventeen, right?
Yes. Why do you ask?
Maybe I have a good idea for her birthday present.
[Jackie] 'Hey. She still in the shower?'
Yeah. Um, she's trying that new leave-in conditioner stuff
so you've got at least 20 minutes.
Great.
That's the one she wanted, right?
No. I mean, it's all wrong.
I-I could take it off your hands for you.
No, I'm not falling for that.
I really can't believe that you got that for her.
She's been lusting after it for months.
Yeah, well, I'm gonna be paying for it for months
but you only turn 17 once, right?
Although, judging by my mom, you turn 39
at least three or four times.
[instrumental music]
"Brooke, you are my heart.
"You brighten my day just by being a part of my life.
"I love you more than anything.
Your proud mom."
- You misspelled heart. - What?
Kidding.
She's gonna love it. Really.
Thanks.
- Happy birthday, birthday girl. - Thank you.
- Hey, dad. - Hey, baby.
Wait, is this the top that I got you? This is amazing.
Thanks for coming.
How are ya?
- Good. - Seriously?
Yeah. I'm serious.
I still get to be concerned about you, you know.
I'm good. Really.
Good.
Uh, so listen, before we get the big party started...
[Brooke screams]
Brooke?
Tiffany's gonna give me driving lessons.
'Isn't that cool, mom?'
Uh, Mitch, we haven't really talked about this.
- I know. - Uh, dad, can I please?
Sure. I guess.
Okay, well, that isn't all.
Wait, Tiffany, I haven't had a chance...
So I thought that if you're gonna have driving lessons
then you should probably have them in your car.
Okay, wait. One second, please.
'Yeah, my lease was up, and I was like "No 17-year-old'
should be without her own vehicle."
So happy birthday, birthday girl.
Oh, this is amazing. Can we drive it right now?
- Mitch. - Will you hold on a second?
- No, you hold on. Do you... - 'Would you please stop?'
It was just last year that she snuck out
wrecked the car drinking and driving.
Stop it.
Surprise.
[horn blows]
Brooke, wait.
That's horrible.
Shh shh shh.
The entire school is going to know.
She said all of that in front of Beau.
I'm so sorry, Brooke.
I mean, I can't even believe that your mom did that.
Hey. It's not like she did it on purpose.
What difference does it make?
Brooke's humiliated either way.
I mean, her mom can't keep freaking out like that.
[knock at door]
- 'Brooke... ' - Go away!
- I'm so sorry, honey. I... - You humiliated me.
I made one stupid mistake a year ago
and you keep throwing it in my face.
- No, sweetie... - Just get out.
- Brooke, please... - Go.
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
[Mitch] 'Hey, babe. How is she?'
Uh, hurt. Humiliated. Angry.
Yup, she's a teenager.
Mitch, come on, her feelings are really hurt.
No, I'm just playing.
- Is Jackie stable? - What?
Well, come on, I mean, she runs out on dinner.
She shuns her responsibilities with Brooke.
She completely destroys her birthday party.
I'm just a little bit concerned.
You know, to tell you the truth, I don't really know.
We haven't had much contact since the divorce.
I barely talk to her now.
I-I just assumed that she was struggling
with me getting remarried, but maybe you're right.
Maybe there's more to it.
Maybe you could suggest Brooke staying here for a little while?
I mean, I don't know if I'm very comfortable with her being there
if Jackie is having a hard time dealing with this.
I don't think Jackie would ever go for that.
Well, maybe she needs space and doesn't know how to ask for it.
I mean, think about how happy Brooke would be?
Hmm? Here with us.
How happy we all would be?
The three of us here together like a little family.
I'll tell you what..
I'll think about it.
Thank you.
Go check on your daughter. I'll clean up here.
Thank you.
[dramatic music]
[knock at door]
Yes?
I don't mean to interrupt.
You're never a bother, Renata. What's up?
I found this out in the garage.
Oh. Great. Thank you.
I didn't want anything to happen to it.
Thank you for being so thorough, Renata.
Of course, Mrs. McClain.
You don't have to be so formal. We're all family, remember?
Yeah. I'll let you go back to work.
- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Mm-hmm. Alright, I'll talk to you later.
- Good morning, Renata. - Good morning.
So I have a huge favor to ask you.
I-I'm wanting to get the storage room cleared out.
I have some summer clothes that I'm wanting to store.
- That is a big job. - Oh, that's okay.
You can take all the time you need.
I'm happy to do the housework today.
Yeah, of course.
I will start right away.
Great.
[dramatic music]
[birds chirping]
Mm. Smells good in here.
Fresh pasta.
Please at least get a fork.
Here. Uh, it's just us tonight
so I thought that we could eat in here.
Fine by me.
Uh, thank you.
Oh, I forgot, I made a salad.
'Nice.'
Ow!
You alright?
No. Something pricked me.
Oh, well, let's see.
Here. Voila.
My earrings?
Oh, thank you.
I've been looking for these everywhere.
I'm glad you found them. Here's your sweater back.
Oh, this isn't mine. It's Renata's.
What are your diamonds doing in Renata's sweater?
You don't think that she..
No. No, she would never do that.
No.
[dramatic music]
[Mitch] 'What are you doing?'
Oh, my..
Mitch.
- Where is she now? - I don't know.
I've hardly seen here all day, I mean, to be honest..
What?
I've kind of been cleaning up
a bit of her slack recently.
- I'll talk to her. - No, wait, Mitch.
She's been with the family a really long time.
Please don't get the police involved.
Just let her go quietly, for me?
- You know me. - I know.
I've been with your family for so long.
I know, and that's why, this is sort of..
'Believe me, I really don't wanna do this... '
[Renata] 'Please don't.'
I wish you luck. Okay?
[instrumental music]
What did you and Taylor get up to today?
Nothing.
How are your classes going?
They're fine.
Are you going to stay angry at me forever?
Possibly.
I can't believe you said that in front of everyone.
I didn't know your friends were there.
They should have told me they were throwing a surprise party.
You know, it's not just about you
blabbing my personal business to the world.
But what's worse is that you're not even gonna
let me keep the car just 'cause Tiffany's the one
who's giving it to me.
She has nothing to do with this.
You know what happened last year.
Yeah, like you'd ever let me forget it.
I'm not punishing you, sweetie.
It's just something we need to discuss.
A car is a big responsibility.
And Tiffany's car, it-it's too fast for a young driver.
So, you're gonna get me a more appropriate car then?
That's not the point.
She should have never given you a gift like that.
So, it is all about Tiffany.
Ah.
I'm gonna talk to your dad.
'And we're gonna figure this out.'
What does that even mean?
Well, for starters, you're gonna need
your learner's permit.
'So I'd get to studying for that exam.'
And once you pass..
...we'll talk about the next step.
'Deal?'
Deal.
[cell phone beeps]
Who's that?
Just this boy from school.
When did this happen?
Well, I tried to tell you about it the other night
but you were too busy yelling at me.
Brooke.
Hey, Beau.
[Brooke giggling]
'Uh-huh.'
[cell phone vibrating]
[instrumental music]
[cell phone beeps]
You know what time it is, baby?
Ah, I think it's almost 6:00.
Damn it, I'm gonna be late.
Hmm, how long are you gonna be?
[chuckles] Just a couple of hours.
You gonna be alright here all by yourself?
- No. - No?
You oughta keep me company.
Mmm, don't tempt me.
You see my cell phone anywhere?
Ah, no, is it not on the charger?
Ah, nope.
- Can you call it? - Sure.
Just not sure where mine is.
Ah, I don't have time for this.
- I really don't. - Hey-hey-hey-hey.
- Don't worry about it. - Okay.
Both me and your phone will be waiting when you get back.
How did I get so lucky?
- See you in a couple of hours. - Okay.
Thank you, thank you. Bye.
Bye.
["Sunflower"]
♪ You filled up the room ♪
[knock at door]
♪ Like a sunflower ♪
- What you workin' on? - Spanish Cloister.
How's that going?
It's my favorite class this semester.
Gee, I wonder why.
Mom..
'I'm headed out for a little bit.'
I'll call you when I'm on my way home.
There's some leftover chicken in the fridge if you're hungry.
Okay.
I'll see you later.
♪ That made me strong ♪
♪ Fly like a free spirit ♪
♪ Free as the love in your smile ♪
[knock at door]
- Oh, Jackie. - Hi.
Tiffany. Ah, is Mitch here?
Ah, he's not, but I am expecting him home soon.
- Would you like to come in? - Ah, no. That's-that's okay.
I'll just give him a call.
Oh, I don't think that he has his phone on him.
I did just open a bottle of wine, would you like a glass?
- Oh, ah.. - Come on.
I will not take no for an answer.
Green, black.
- Green and black. - Okay, stop.
Wait, is it polka dots?
[laughing] It's polka dots, yeah.
Okay, I'm going back inside.
Oh, come on, wait.
I just wanna see what swimsuit you're rockin'.
I have a right to know as your boyfriend, right?
Boyfriend?
Umm, sorry, I just, uh..
No, wait..
[chuckles]
We're not gonna let this house go to waste, are we?
["One Of These Days"]
[laughs]
- It's polka dots. - Mmm.
Ah, feels good.
Oh, I scheduled my DLV appointment next weekend.
- Nice. - Mm-hmm.
So, your mom's gonna let you keep the convertible?
Time will tell.
One step at a time.
You know, you could just let me drive it.
I don't know, can I trust you?
Probably not.
[giggling]
♪ I'd walk a million miles for you ♪
Honestly, Jackie, I'm heartbroken
over the way things have gone down.
It's fine.
I appreciate you saying that, but it isn't.
I can't help but feel like this is my fault.
And, uh..
You can disagree with me, but we both know that's the truth.
I'm not without blame.
No, no, no. All I ever heard about you is
how amazing you were, from both Mitch and Brooke.
And I, I guess I kind of felt nervous about living up to that.
So, I pushed..
And then I pushed even harder.
I don't know what to say.
You don't need to say anything, you just need to hear me say..
...I'm sorry.
Wow.
Thank you.
No, thank you. I mean..
Thank you for putting up with me, and..
All the stuff with the car..
What was I thinking?
Well..
Brooke seems really happy.
Yeah, wouldn't you be if someone gave you a car like that?
[giggling]
But honestly, I..
I do hope that at some point we can move past this.
The truth is..
...there was plenty of drama before you came along.
That divorce must have been really tough on you.
[instrumental music]
Wasn't easy.
Brooke. She had a really hard time.
All that stuff with the car.
Oh, I just felt so..
...so guilty, because it was her way of coping with
me and Mitch splitting up.
It was tough.
I lost my marriage and..
...I felt like I was losing my daughter.
I can't believe I'm telling you all of this.
No, no, we should be able to talk, I mean, especially
if we have a raging teenager that we're looking after.
[giggles]
Mmm, speaking of Brooke, I should probably get home.
Oh, Mitch should be back any second.
Just, I'll talk to him another time.
This was really nice.
We should do it again sometime.
- I would like that. - Hmm.
Can I use your little ladies room before I go?
Of course.
[clears throat]
[instrumental music]
Found this in your bathroom.
Is it used for cleaning or what?
When did you know your marriage was over?
What?
I mean, I can't blame him for not loving you.
- What? - You're pathetic.
I mean, thank goodness, Mitch and Brooke have me.
I knew you weren't that sweet little thing
you pretended to be.
I mean, what kind of mother drives her daughter
to almost kill herself?
Drinking and driving.
Got an answer? Nothing?
I think they call it bad parenting.
[panting]
[music continues]
[car alarm ringing]
[sobbing]
[intense music]
[knock on glass]
Jackie!
Ja..
What's going on? Are you okay?
Yeah, yeah, I was..
Have you been drinking?
[Tiffany] 'What's going on?'
Is there anything I can do?
Yes, actually, uh..
I need to drive Jackie home
so if you could follow us in my car?
No, that's, that's not necessary.
Not up for debate!
[engine revving]
[crickets chirping]
What's Beau doing here?
- What? - 'That's his car.'
[Mitch] 'Brooke!'
Oh, my God. You gotta get outta here right now.
- My shirt, my shirt. - Just sneak outside.
- Alright, call me! - 'Brooke!'
You're sneaking boys into the house now?
Not boys, just Beau.
And we weren't even in the house...
You know the rules!
You know, I'm getting old enough
to make my own decisions.
Brooke, just go to your room.
'We'll talk about this later, okay?'
- Maybe I could go and see... - Butt out, Tiffany!
This doesn't involve you.
Don't talk to her like that.
You show up drunk at our house
'leave our daughter alone to do who knows what with some boy.'
No, no, I was coming there to see you, Mitch.
Jackie, I'm remarried!
'You can't just show up whenever you want!'
No, Tiffany...
Tiffany didn't pass out
behind the wheel of her car.
That was you. Show some responsibility.
Okay, now, wait, wait..
She, she set me up..
Jackie, you sure you didn't just mix your alcohol
with some medication?
Let me make you some coffee. Here.
Okay?
Hold on, wait, what's this? What happened here?
It's fine, Mitch. She didn't mean to, okay?
You did this to her?
That is ludicrous.
Look, I tried to stop her from leaving
but she was insistent that she wanted to get back.
You put your hands on my wife?
I most certainly did not.
It's fine, Mitch. It'll heal in a couple of weeks.
No, no-no-no, it's not. No, it's not.
This is how this is gonna go now.
Brooke's gonna come stay with us for a few days
- 'while you sort yourself out.' - No, no!
I will not have my daughter living in this environment.
- Wait, wait. - 'Get some help, Jackie!'
You're better than this.
Wait in the car, I'll go get Brooke.
[intense music]
You may have everybody else fooled..
...but you don't fool me.
Oh, I see you.
With your perfect hair, and your perfect house
and your perfect everything.
I know what you're doing.
You're pathetic.
[instrumental music]
[footsteps]
Brooke, did you want..
Hi. I'm just calling from my daughter's phone.
She's just been through a..
...terrible break-up, and he keeps calling and texting.
I'm not sure if there's something you could do
or if you could, you know..
Block the number, that would be wonderful.
Yes, you can forward all the calls and text to me.
Thank you so much.
What are you doin' in my room?
Hey, baby. I just came to see if you were doing okay.
I thought maybe you might have been a bit upset from earlier.
Upset about what?
I mean, no one will tell me what's going on.
Like, why were you and dad at our house?
Is mom okay?
Why don't we take a seat for a second? Okay?
Come here.
Okay, look..
Your mom is fine, okay?
She just had a little bit too much to drink and..
...made a bit of a scene.
She wanted to drive her own car home
and naturally your dad intervened.
And it was a little bit upsetting for everybody.
I can't believe this.
- I'm so sorry, Brooke. - No, you don't understand.
Her head practically exploded
when I got caught drinking last year.
I got lectured for months. Why didn't my dad tell me this?
Well, I think he's just trying to protect your feelings, honey.
From what?
Okay, I... I'm gonna tell you.
But you have to promise not to tell your dad, okay?
'Cause he would kill me.
Of course, what is it?
Your mom kinda blames you.
What do you mean?
She said that apparently you guys have been having
a rough time lately and that you've been fighting a lot.
And that... she was feeling overwhelmed and..
I guess she was trying to explain why she's been drinking.
So, it, it's my fault?
Oh, she just asked if you could come stay for a couple of days.
And of course, we said yes.
Oh, wait. She doesn't want me at home anymore?
She just needs some space, but in the meantime..
...we are so happy to have you here.
Ah, would you mind if I was by myself for a little bit?
Of course.
You know that you can talk to me about anything, okay?
Yeah?
Okay.
Oh, and, Brooke..
Welcome home.
[music continues]
Everything alright?
[cell phone chimes]
Yeah, she's gonna be fine.
[ell phone beeps]
- 'Are you sure?' - Yes, I'm sure.
Why do you keep asking me that?
Because, it doesn't sound like your mom, B.
Oh, it is. She's a hypocrite and a liar
and my dad won't even tell me what's going on.
He made Tiffany promise not to tell her.
So, this is all coming from Tiffany?
Yeah, she's the only one
who'll actually tell me what's going on.
Brooke, it just seems like
everything has gone so downhill with your mom
ever since she showed up.
Yeah, it's given my mom an excuse to flip out.
I don't know.
Why do you keep defending her?
Because your mom is a good person.
Brooke, she's always been there for you.
I mean, what do you even know about Tiffany?
"She's a good person?"
She didn't even want me in the house anymore.
You know, at least Tiffany wants me around.
Awkward.
- I'll go get her. - 'Don't.'
Just let her be.
Trust me.
Tiffany?
Ah, hey!
I was hoping to surprise you, I'm just gonna head
to the school office and sign you out.
- What for? - Hmm?
Well, I was thinking about you this morning..
...what with everything going on with your mom and all.
And I thought..
...maybe we could get started on those driving lessons
a little early today.
Best idea ever!
Good, let's go bail you out.
Oh, yeah, you really don't look too good, do you?
What?
- Hmm? - Oh.
- Good girl. - I'm so feverish.
[Tiffany] 'I know.'
Okay, well, first things first.
A playlist. Do you want Top 40 or old school?
Uh, maybe just a clear head for my first time out.
Sure thing, you are the driver.
You ready?
Ready.
Okay. Let's vamanos!
[tires screech]
[Tiffany] This isn't a minivan.
You can floor it.
[engine revving]
[dial tone]
[automated message] 'The number is no longer available. Goodbye.'
[doorbell rings]
Hey, Mrs. M.
Hey, Taylor.
Brooke is staying with her dad right now.
Umm, yeah, I-I know.
I just came to see how you're doing.
Come on in.
So, I heard what happened.
You okay?
Just really embarrassed.
I still haven't left the house.
I'm sure Brooke is taking it hard.
She said that you and Tiffany were drinking..
Yeah.
Unfortunately, I had too much.
I should've never gotten in that car.
Ever. It was a terrible mistake.
Baking your woes away?
What's that? Gardenin' not cuttin' it for you anymore?
Oh, it's nothing. It's garbage.
Literally garbage that I pulled out of the trash can
at Mitch's house.
I don't know what I was doing, I was... drunk.
This came from Mitch and Tiffany's house?
Yeah.
Do you remember that girl Tori we used to hang out with?
- Trainwreck Tori? - Ha-ha-ha. Yeah.
Yeah, who could forget?
Yeah, she was awesome.
Anyway, um..
She used to eat a couple of packets of these
before we went to parties.
I don't get it.
She said it kept her from getting too drunk.
You can do that?
Tori did.
[instrumental music]
- Hey. - Hey.
Grounded, huh?
My dad found out that I cut school
so I am on lockdown until next week.
Wait, even though Tiffany took you out?
- He doesn't know that. - What?
I don't wanna get her in trouble.
That seems backwards, B.
Well, I'm not gonna throw her under the bus.
You know, whatever.
Look, I talked to your mom.
I really think you should call her.
- Well, I don't want to. - Then go see her.
Ask her for the real version of the story
and not the secondhand one you are hearing.
Look, Tiffany says that I should give myself space.
And I think you should give yourself space from Tiffany.
And what's that supposed to mean?
I don't know, I just feel like there's been a lot of drama
in your life ever since she showed up.
And ever since she showed up, you've been a crappy friend.
[instrumental music]
You know what?
Take care of yourself, Brooke.
I worry about you.
[intense music]
[music continues]
[intense music]
[gasps]
Yes, I will meet you later this afternoon.
Everything is set for the closing.
Thank you so much for giving me a second chance.
No, it's your big...
[screams]
[Detective Stringer] 'It's hard to say for sure what happened.'
Her injuries are consistent with the slip and fall
but we're gonna have to wait for the coroner's report
in order to determine the official cause of death.
Right now, it looks like a tragic accident.
Alright, you said you found her around 8:15.
Yes.
You have any idea why she would have been
coming to see you?
She was my daughter's best friend.
So, she was here to see your daughter.
No, my..
My daughter's staying with her father right now.
I'm not sure why she would have been coming here.
We were friendly.
Does the name Mary Smith mean anything to you?
No, should it?
It was written on her hand.
No, I-I don't know a Mary Smith.
So, what happens now?
Well, the parents have been notified.
Once they ID the body, it goes to the county coroners.
Now, whether or not we open a file
will depend on their report.
And then what about that name? Mary Smith.
Will run it by the family, and see if it rings any bells.
Call me..
...if you come up with anything.
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
[instrumental music]
[sobbing]
[dial tone]
[automated message] 'The number is no longer available. Goodbye.'
[instrumental music]
Hey, Brooke.
Doin' okay?
[sobbing]
What are you looking for?
Pictures!
Mom asked me if I have pictures for the funeral.
We took some at the photo booth, and I can't find them.
I need to find them.
Okay, well, I mean..
You have a ton of pictures of Taylor here.
- 'Could you use some of them?' - I know they're in here.
Okay, Brooke, you need to calm down a little bit, okay, babe?
Maybe we could go and do something fun
to get your mind off things.
Come on. We'd go to the beach, we could get coffee.
Something to cheer you up, yeah?
I don't want to be cheered up.
Okay, well, there's no need to be rude to me.
It's not my fault that your best friend drowned.
If anything, it's your mother's.
What?
Look, any responsible adult
would have had a gate around that pool.
What is wrong with you?
- Everything okay in here? - Yes, darling.
Brooke was just apologizing and calming down, weren't you?
Get out. Get out of my room.
[Mitch] 'Let's give Brooke her space, Tiffany.'
No, she shouldn't speak to her parents like that.
You're not my parent.
Tiffany.
- Tiffany. - Hmm?
Of course.
Come here.
[dramatic music]
I'm so sorry, baby.
I.. I-I don't know what to say.
[sniffles]
Your mom is much better at these things than I am.
And Taylor was a good friend.
We'll all miss her very much.
[sobbing]
[sniffles]
[music continues]
I can't believe that you're gonna let her get away with...
Her best friend just died.
She's doing the best she can.
Wow! You're going to defend her, Mitch?
She was screaming at me.
She's a teenage girl, Tiffany.
A little screaming comes with the territory.
So you're not gonna fix this?
There's nothing to fix.
Brooke is a good kid who's going through a hard time...
- There's no excuse... - What do you...
Tiffany, drop it.
Brooke doesn't need this right now
and neither do I.
So you're gonna side with her over me.
- Hmm? - Brooke comes first.
That'll never change.
[sighs]
[cell phone beeping]
Yes, I'd love to meet today.
I know exactly where that is.
Great, I'll see you in about an hour.
Okay.
Looking forward to it, thank you.
[cell phone beeps]
[Jackie] 'So you know Mary Smith?'
We were only married for six months, and, uh..
...and I haven't seen her in a year, over a year.
What can you tell me about her?
- Uh... - If you don't mind me asking.
Mary had this, this way about her.
She was intoxicating.
She was well-traveled.
Charming, was an amazing cook.
I mean, she learned the ins and outs of French cuisine
while traveling abroad.
Is that so?
And she had a wonderful relationship with my son.
- Yeah, they were very close. - Hmm.
And it was, uh, last July, I was away on business and, uh..
I got a call that there had been a fire.
My house had burned down.
I lost everything.
Everything.
How horrible.
I'm so sorry.
They managed to recover the remains of my son, but, um..
...not Mary.
So officially, she's listed as a missing person.
I still hold out hope
that maybe she made it out..
...she'd come home.
[birds chirping]
- Sorry. - No. I'm..
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Do-do you happen to have a picture of her?
Of course.
[chuckles] 'That's my Mary.'
[dramatic music]
So, do you know where I can find her?
I, um..
I might. I might, I, uh..
I need to do some more digging, so, so
can I, can I call you tonight?
- Of course. - Thank you.
[birds chirping]
[dramatic music]
Mary?
Mary.
Excuse me, miss?
Ex.. Miss?
[music conties]
Mary?
Hey, Greg.
[grunting]
[intense music]
[clinking]
'Wait, Miss McClain, what're you saying?'
'Is your daughter is danger?'
I... I don't know, I need you to tell me that.
'Look, we're in the middle of a homicide investigation... '
- A homicide? - 'Taylor Shipley's death.'
'It wasn't an accident.'
Now, we're going to need you to
answer some questions.
'You said that you found Taylor in your pool this morning..'
[male reporter on TV] 'Murder at the mall.'
'Suspect at large.'
'Police released this surveillance image.'
'We'll have all the latest details from the scene tonight'
'at 11:00.'
Brooke! Oh, God!
Uh, detective, meet, meet me at my husband's house.
Miss.. Miss McClain.
Come on.
[dramatic music]
Dad.
I want to go see mom.
- Did you talk to her? - No.
She's not answering any of my calls.
[automated message] 'The number is no longer available.'
Dammit.
I just want to go over there and talk to her face to face.
Okay. Okay.
You're right, it's probably for the best, um..
I have a quick meeting with a client
then I can take you right after, alright?
Okay. Thank you.
I can take you now if you want to.
That's okay. I'd rather go with dad.
Whatever you want.
[beeps]
[cell phone buzzing]
[dramatic music]
Mitch, take Brooke and get out of the house.
Don't tell Tiffany, just go.
She's dangerous. She's not who she says she is.
What're you doing?
- How could you? - Brooke, I can explain.
- How? - I was trying to protect you.
But it's too late now.
[grunting]
Brooke. Brooke.
- Oh, God, what happened? - I, I don't know.
- She just collapsed. - Did you call 911?
[Tiffany] 'Of course I did. They're on their way.'
Did you do this to her?
You're never gonna let her go, are you?
Come on, baby, come on. Come on, please.
Such a waste.
[dramatic music]
[clatter]
Brooke.
Could have been so happy.
A perfect little family.
[grunting]
[screaming]
Come on.
[panting]
Brooke?
You can't hide from me.
'Brooke?'
Where are you?
'You're really starting to piss me off.'
Brooke.
Brooke?
[dramatic music]
[rattling]
There you are.
Tiffany, please.
Oh, no, baby.
It's too late for that now.
Such a shame 'cause it started so well.
It always starts so well.
You could have been the perfect little daughter.
She is.
[grunting]
- Come on, baby. - Mom.
[grunting]
You stay away from her, Tiffany.
Or should I call you Mary?
[chuckles]
Oh! Greg.
He was so handsome.
But he just couldn't seem to let that little brat go.
They always have trouble letting them go.
Greg. Michael.
Charles.
Mitch.
Go.
No, no, no, we can't leave, dad's still inside.
What? Okay.
Okay. Go get help.
What? What? No. You can't go in there by yourself.
Call the police.
Everything is gonna be fine, baby, okay?
- Go. - Okay.
[music continues]
Mitch.
Oh, God.
- Where's Brooke? - She's safe, let's go.
Look out!
Aah!
[intense music]
[grunting]
[groaning]
Uh!
[music continues]
I just wanted the perfect family.
To be the perfect mom.
She already has a mom.
[siren wailing]
[instrumental music]
[radio chatter]
Dispatch, we're gonna need medical.
4301, Hillcrest, ASAP.
[Jackie] Inside, she's in the living room.
[instrumental music]
You think that's enough pancakes?
We always need more pancakes.
[chuckling]
Why don't you guys go set the table? I'll be right there.
Alright.
[doorbell rings]
- Mitch. - Hey.
What a surprise.
Uh, yeah, Brooke left these at my house.
I just thought I'd drop 'em by.
And, uh..
Renata made you some zucchini bread.
Smells good in here.
Yeah, I'm, I'm making breakfast for dinner.
Breakfast for dinner, never a mistake.
Did you wanna join us?
That'd be nice.
Look who I found.
- Hey, dad. - Hey, honey. Beau.
[cell phone ringing]
One second, I'm sorry.
Hello.
Hello?
[Jackie over phone] 'Hello?'
[instrumental music]
[rock music]
[rock music continues]
["Underneath It All"]
♪ Winter suits you ♪
♪ Frozen feelings cannot grow ♪
♪ Now that we're through ♪
♪ There is something you should know ♪
♪ I am strong ♪
♪ And underneath it all ♪
♪ I feel so much higher ♪
♪ Since you took me down ♪
♪ Underneath it all ♪
♪ Life is so much brighter ♪
♪ When you're not around ♪
♪ And now ♪
♪ You're underneath it all ♪
♪ Grudges smolder ♪
♪ Broken hearts begin to heal ♪
♪ You seem colder ♪
♪ And dismiss the way I feel ♪
♪ I am strong ♪
♪ And underneath it all ♪
♪ I feel so much higher ♪
♪ Since you took me down ♪
♪ Underneath it all ♪
♪ Life is so much brighter ♪
♪ When you're not around ♪
♪ And now ♪
♪ You're underneath it all ♪
[music continues]