Prisoner of Love (2022) Movie Script
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That's for me? Is he on board?
Peter!
I'm coming, Peter!
Tanya.
It's Le Verre Cass.
Le Verre Cass!
What's that?
Yummy.
Oh! Oh.
Would you like to freshen up
before we take off?
Yeah. Thank you!
I think it's locked.
The champagne should just take
a moment to settle in.
Oh, my back!
Oh my god! It's
like you're struggling.
I thought you work out.
I do work out.
I think you're getting old.
Your father's not old, Carly.
He's distinguished.
A very distinguished older...
gentleman.
That sounds worse.
You should see the geezers
hobbling down
my office hallways.
Oh, the Anderson book?
- Nice.
- Go on.
I was just wondering if maybe
that color would go better.
It's not bad for a first year
design major.
Whose mom is the best Interior
Designer in Connecticut.
You think flattery will get
me to take you on a job?
Please, come on. I mean,
school can teach me about
colors and fabrics
but where better to learn about
clients than from you?
Sarah, did you hear
the Bradley House sold?
It's gonna be a great job.
It's huge.
It's like, eight rooms.
I remember Sheila.
She had a bedroom, a playroom,
an entire room for a closet.
It was crazy.
You think he's single
or got a family?
Why would a single man
buy a house that size?
Big. Parties.
Well, let's hope he has
a family then.
A single man
throwing big parties
isn't doing much redecorating.
Carly, stop, that's for the
stars, not the neighbors.
Please, you know we all do it.
Ooh! Talk about your
distinguished older gentleman.
Stop that! I'm serious.
I don't see anyone else.
I raised you better.
Okay. Well, single or not.
You might want to go
introduce yourself to him
before Amanda James
stages a car accident
in his front yard to get the
job.
That woman.
Hi, Ben.
Hello, Ben.
Hi, babe. Miss your face.
Are those the new?
Mm-hmm.
Ooh. Those are cute.
Are they new?
You can borrow them sometimes.
I love them!
Sarah! Hi!
Amanda.
Hi. So nice to see you.
This must be Carly.
And this is my son Billy.
Do you and know each other from school?
When did you graduate?
Uh... I-I didn't.
Oh, he's a few years older.
Anyway, I always thought you two
should run around
together sometime.
Oh, I have a boyfriend. Since
the ninth grade, actually, so
Oh. Hmm.
Did you hear that
the Bradley house was available?
- Yes, we...
- I already booked it.
Smithford.
Charming. Handsome.
Signed him this afternoon.
I hope the accident
wasn't too bad.
Accident? Early bird, Sarah.
Better luck next time.
Say goodbye, Billy.
Bye.
That woman!
Uh isn't worth the energy.
There's plenty of houses on the
lake that need a new look.
It isn't a competition.
Okay, yeah, but does she
know how
she's all up in your
face all the time?
Trying to set me up
with that Baby Lurch.
Didn't she poach a client once?
More than once.
You should punch her back.
- Poach.
- That's what I said.
Okay, I'm not gonna poach
or punch Amanda James.
Can we all just enjoy
our lunch together.
- Please?
- I know.
Whew. Just Nhow distinguished
is Mr. Smithford?
From the glimpse that had,
I'd say somewhere between George
Clooney and James Bond.
And single you say?
Easy, tiger.
Cougar.
But don't worry,
I won't swoop in
until after
you've booked the job.
Swoop away,
Amanda already signed him.
No, she didn't.
Who didn't what?
Amanda lied to us.
No way.
She told me she signed him
just so I'd back off!
That's crazier than staging
a car accident.
How did you find that out?
Her assistant and I get our
nails done together.
Said he's still considering.
Good luck.
You coming?
Really?
Go get your things.
Thanks for the info.
See you later.
I'll lock up!
I feel like it could be
beneficial
to introduce some
sort of a color palette
like maybe a blue, a turquoise.
Even a green could be cool.
Oh, I like that.
But let's not go into all
of that with him at first.
Let's find out what he likes.
The soft touch.
Got it.
- Hello, Mr. Smithford.
- How are you?
- Thank you so much for seeing me.
- No problem.
And my daughter.
Carly.
How did you know that?
Come on. Let's get out of the
cold.
Come in. Come in.
So Amanda told you that I'd
given her the job?
She did.
Well, that's presumptuous.
Come in.
As you can see, well.
A lot of boxes, and uh, I need
a little help.
Well, let's be completely honest.
I need a lot of help.
Well, my mom is the best
interior designer on the lake.
- Really?
- Carly.
Feel this curtain.
What a soft touch it has.
It's okay.
I am a businessman, and I'd never
begrudge anyone going for a sale.
You know, I always loved old
movies
when people would walk into a
room and be offering a drink.
Scotch?
Oh, no, I'm more
of a wine drinker,
and I wouldn't want to impose.
No imposition.
And my daughter's underage.
Really? 21 must be right
around the corner.
More like around 3.
We've known this house for
years.
It's stately on the outside,
and newly remodeled
on the inside.
My best friend lived in this
house growing up.
So I've seen it with paint,
paper on the walls,
carpet, wood floors.
If the desk looks this way, it's
in the shadows.
But if you turn it here...
Your bed faces this way,
leading you to your view
right here.
I feel I've just seen a
performance at the Met.
I'm, well, um you're hired.
Both of you.
I suppose two Braggs are better
than one.
- I kinda like that.
- Beautiful.
Actually, I'm gonna go take
a few more photos upstairs.
I'll be right back.
Ok.
You... were incredible.
Well, thank you for hiring us.
Now, we have to celebrate.
Come on. We're celebrating.
- Yeah.
- Cheers.
Cheers.
So... me being new to the lake,
I've noticed it's uh,
not much for the night life.
Yeah, I mean most living things
just go to sleep at night
in Greenwich.
Any livelier recommendations?
My friend Mel, she works at
The Rockford in SoHo.
Sort of like a gastropub.
It's really good food.
Can I take you there?
Take me there?
Like me?
Yeah. That's what I said. Yes.
Mr. Smithford, that's really
nice.
Um, I'm flattered,
but I just feel like now that
we work for you, maybe...
Are those contingent on...
Look. Nothing is contingent
on anything, okay?
You and your mom have been
hired to decorate my house.
But uh, I would love to take you
to dinner.
Okay. I've got everything I
need.
Great, well, I just wanted to
thank you so much
for hiring us to work here.
For you.
Yes. Thank you.
Uh... my card. Use it anytime.
Okay. Thank you.
Let me show you out.
Have a good day, mom.
I'm headed into the city
to see Mel.
I told you. You need to come
and work at the Rockford.
Everyone who comes there is
like, 20's, 30's, working.
Wall Street.
And what does a guy in his 30's
want with an 18-year-old girl?
Oh, honey,
if you don't know that then...
Mela! My mom would
kill me.
Come on, like today.
We went to her client's house.
He was, like, 50,
and I swear, he hit on me.
Well, was he cute?
Please.
What? It's not like you have
to get married or anything.
Just go on a couple of dinners.
A weekend getaway.
Have some fun!
I have Ben.
Okay, girl. I'll leave you
alone.
But only 'cause I love you.
Carly!
Carly!
Carly! Honey!
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
He took my necklace.
Oh, baby!
Hey.
How you doing?
We're all okay.
That's the important part.
Yeah. I just can't believe
he stole my necklace.
I really loved it.
I know.
It's Ben.
Hey. Ben. Um...
when are you coming home?
Are you coming home?
Friday? Yeah, uh, that'll be
great for dinner.
Um listen...
someone stole the necklace
that you gave me.
Good morning, Mrs. Bragg.
Good morning.
No Miss Bragg?
She's at school, then some boy
stuff in the city tonight, I think.
Boy stuff?
18. What can I tell you.
- Shall I show you...
- Yeah.
What we've been working on
in the living room first?
That'd be great.
Burglar!
Well, too bad it wasn't
some hot bandit
trying to take your innocence.
I didn't see his face, but
he definitely wasn't hot.
And I'm not so innocent.
Mm-hmm.
No. Nothing feels
right.
But it's me. Definitely not you.
I mean, your stuff is so nice.
How do you afford it?
Girl... cash tips. It's like play
money.
Okay. How about this.
Mm-hmm.
And this bad boy.
- Fashion genius.
- Mm-hmm.
I love it! When are you going
back to school?
As soon as I stop spending
my tips on clothing.
Okay. I think that you
will fit my boots.
Those are awesome!
Mm-hmm. Mm.
They're gonna look great.
Well, have fun with Benny.
If it goes well...
have him stay awhile.
I won't be home until like 3:00.
I'm not gonna have him stay.
Okay. And if not, then come
see me at work.
- Mwah.
- Mwah.
Bye.
I got a new job.
I'm designing Sheila Bradley's
old house with my mom.
The guy who bought it
he's like 50, and he
asked me to go out with him.
What'd you say?
I said, no.
I have you, and he's 50.
I didn't mean it like...
Then what did you mean?
I don't know.
You're the one that brought up
this old dude asking you out.
I'm just trying to catch up,
Ben.
I haven't seen you in... a month.
Long enough for you to start
flirting with other guys apparently.
I'm not flirting with him.
Why are you being like this?
Why are you?
A lot has changed in a month.
What is that supposed to mean?
Maybe we should take some
time and figure that out.
I don't know.
I don't know what to say.
I don't know.
You don't know what to say?
Well, I do.
Goodbye.
Oh. Perfect.
Mel, what do I do?
You put that wishy-washy
jerk in his place. Okay?
Here. Try this. It's a Coke, but
I spiked it just a little bit.
Ooh! A little?
What? It's not that bad.
Mm. Delicious.
Look, you were with too long anyway.
Alright?
You are in college now.
In New York.
Forget about playing the field,
play the whole island.
Matter of fact.
Work here. Yeah!
Do you see wishy-washy here?
I have school full time.
Crash at my place after shifts,
be that much closer to classes
in the morning. Come on.
You gotta be going nuts
still living at home.
Yeah. I mean my mom does
cast a shadow.
See?
- Bob, come here.
No. Take your break
in the break room.
Okay, Bob. But, look,
I got you a server.
You 18?
And a half.
Try me in a month.
I'm full up right now.
Oh, Bob!
Mm! I thought you said you
would never...
Shush. That's the new client.
What?
The one who asked you out?!
Girl, he is handsome.
Got that
air of success about him.
Definitely not Ben.
He's twice Ben's age.
If not more.
What? Age has no limit on love.
Mel, a weekend away is not love.
And how would you know?
Matter of fact...
Go over there.
- Now?
- Yes. Go.
How do I look?
Fabulous. Go get 'em, girl.
What?
You're supposed to be on the
job.
- I am on the job.
- Not sitting down.
Do you guys know what you want?
Definitely does.
Be nice. This is my business
associate.
Brent.
- Hi.
- Hi.
You said a friend worked here.
I don't work here.
Well, actually, I applied, but
apparently they're full.
Uh, so you want to work here?
I don't know, it looks kind of
fun.
Well, if there's anyone
you don't like,
you just point them out,
and I'll uh...
convince them to work
somewhere else.
I don't want to work here that
bad.
She may be cute, but she's not
supposed to be here.
You've got Laura tricking all
over the place.
I think I'm getting fired before
I even started.
Bob's on the rampage.
Says I can't have someone selling
drinks who doesn't work here.
Ugh. Mm. How you doin'?
I'm doin' good.
I'll be doin' a little better if I
can get another Long Island Iced Tea.
What do you have when you're
in Long Island, a Manhattan?
That's good.
How about I buy you a drink?
Mm, you know I would, but I'm
not of legal drinking age.
You're kidding.
One of the great ironies
of beverage legislation.
Can't drink until you're 21,
but you can serve at 18.
- 18.
- Mm-hmm.
I'd'a said 25, 26 at least.
So you live, uh, by the lake,
too?
Nah. Too quiet.
Hmm.
Mel's a city girl.
She lives in the Village.
Is that right?
Are those maroon socks?
Yeah. I like maroon.
You should be marooned
in those socks.
I like maroon.
What about you, Mr. Smithford?
It's my favorite color.
Hmm.
There you go.
What do you say we get started
on that uh, next round?
Okay, so, a Long
Island in Manhattan and
And I'll do a...
Scotch. Single Malt.
Perfect.
Well, alright then.
So, Mr. Rich-Handsome-Neighbor
not only gave you a design job,
but he wants to take you
out on a date,
and you're not sure
about what, exactly?
I don't know. Anything. Ben.
Baby, broke up with you.
Carly. Hey, um... I'm headed
back to Greenwich,
if uh, you're going my way.
Um, I'm actually gonna stay
with tonight in the city.
Okay.
Ready. Mr. Smithford?
Yes.
Is that your driver?
This is Dan.
Hmm.
Um... see you at work tomorrow?
Yeah.
Good night. Good night.
I'm heading to Greenwich
if you're going my way.
Stop! Ew.
20s, okay. 30s, maybe.
40s, ew! And 50 is my dad's age,
So...
Right.
Let's go, ladies.
Hey, Laura. Our car's almost
here. Did you want a ride?
Oh, thanks. My boyfriend's
coming to pick me up.
He should be here any minute.
Oh, okay. Cool.
I can give you a ride.
Back to my place.
Oh, that'd be great, Bob.
I'm sure she can file a sexual
harassment charge on her phone
on the way there. Nasty.
You need
to go to dinner with him.
What have you got to lose?
I don't know.
My job? He's a client.
Okay. Well, the client...
What was that?
Laura! Laura! Call 911.
Call 911.
Did you just see that?
They ran straight into her and
just took off!
- What's your location?
- Hello? Yes.
Laura?
There's been a hit and run. My friend.
I-I think she's dead.
What's your location?
Rockford on Hudson.
I just wanted to come home.
I know, honey.
I just can't help but thinking,
someone broke into the house
a few nights ago and now...
No, Carly. Coincidences.
Really? Because what do you
believe more?
That some random drunk hit
Laura,
or that whoever stole my necklace
is coming back to get me?
After you?
Honey... why don't
you stay home tomorrow?
And I'll just... I'll take care
of things at Kyle's, okay?
Kyle's? No, no, no.
I'd just drive myself crazy
here alone. I'll go with you.
Okay.
That looks great, guys.
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning.
And the uh, decor's not bad
either.
I uh, I saw the news this
morning.
About the accident at the
restaurant. You okay?
Yeah. There's just a lot that's
going on right now.
You okay?
Yeah.
Great. Right this way,
gentlemen.
Yes, it looks lovely.
Okay...
so which one do you like?
Mm, I like this best.
I think the color and texture
is just exactly what you're
looking for.
I totally agree.
Well, now you're just
flattering me.
Not at all, okay?
You really do have a good eye.
Okay, now
that was flattery. But true.
How do you like this option
for the study?
Ah. What do you think?
Have dinner with me.
Mr. Smith...
Kyle.
Kyle. I don't know.
Well, from "no" to "I don't
know."
Well, I'll take that
as encouragement.
You really shouldn't.
If I stopped every time
someone told me
that I shouldn't do something,
neither of us would be here
right now.
I don't know, Mel.
Enough, Carly.
"He's too old. He's my client.
My mom would die." Stop it.
The only question
is if you want to?
I think I do want to.
Okay then. Look, I gotta go.
Do whatever you want.
You're an adult.
Smooches. Mwah!
It's gettin' lonely out here.
Oh, I bet.
This just came for you.
Oh, my.
Who's the secret admirer?
Uh, not so secret. It's Ben.
He wants me back.
I'm tired.
I'm leaving.
I changed my mind.
I'm going out with Mel.
I'm borrowing your shoes.
Merci, Phillipe.
Merci.
Did you find it okay?
Mm-hmm. It's beautiful.
Oh, this place is amazing.
It's great food.
You look amazing tonight.
And, and... that dress...
is an incredibly good knock-off.
But fortunately...
Kyle...
Open it.
- Right now?
- Yeah.
Wow. Well, this is definitely...
not a knock-off.
You really shouldn't have.
It's actually my mistake.
I tried to get you the dress
before tonight,
but I got busy with work.
I didn't see you alone at the
house.
I definitely wasn't going to
send it to yours.
This is for tonight.
Tonight? Like now?
Okay, uh I can go put it on.
Great.
Okay.
And the shoes match.
Thank you.
Ooh! Handle it, girl!
That dress has got to be
like a thousand bucks.
But you're killing it.
This isn't a kiss goodnight on
the cheek dress.
No, girl, it's a kiss good
morning in the sheets dress.
Mel.
Drop dead gorgeous.
If my mom could see me now.
Your mom doesn't see you at all.
She only sees her baby.
Not the woman you are.
So graceful, intelligent and
talented.
The thought of you
becoming a woman,
young and beautiful with your
whole future ahead of you,
your mom feels threatened.
Bragg doesn't feel
threatened by anything.
Then you don't see her either.
So, I'm uh...
Going back to Greenwich and
wondering if I need a ride?
Do you?
Listen... I had a lot of fun
tonight. I really did.
And this dress, it's so
beautiful.
I just feel like you want more,
and I don't know if I'm ready
for that.
Mel's it is.
Hmm. Good point.
Oh...
Well, thank you again for
tonight.
I had fun.
Carly.
I wouldn't expect you to come
home with me on the first date.
Or ever.
But I wouldn't mind
a kiss goodnight.
Brent? Your company is here.
I have class tomorrow.
I gotta go.
Thank you for tonight.
It was lovely.
I'll see you soon.
Yes. You will.
Mel. Mel, wake up.
You're never gonna believe...
Kyle.
Hi.
Hey, um...
You forgot your knock-offs.
Welcome.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Breakfast out back?
No.
I don't think that we should.
You don't have to hide from her.
Breakfast inside?
Yeah.
Well, it's bed and bath today.
So you're feeling better?
About everything?
Mm-hmm.
Are you back together with Ben?
What? No. Why?
I was a teenager once. I know
what lovestruck looks like.
I'm not lovestruck.
I'm just... I'm happy.
I'm not lovestruck.
Well, good.
Ooh, um. What about that one?
What color?
Maroon.
I really like this one.
And I'm thinking about
placing it right here.
What do you think, Car?
I like it! I love it.
It looks great.
Yeah. It's perfect.
Great. On to the next.
As you know, we've selected
the item,
and it's processing right now.
I'll call you soon, okay?
You need to take this?
No.
No. It's my boyfriend.
Boyfriend?
Ex! Ex-boyfriend.
We broke up. High school.
Huh. But his presence
still looms.
No. No, his
presence doesn't loom.
What, Ben?
Hi, Carly.
I want to see you today.
Ben, I don't know.
You said that we should
take some time.
And I'm kind of starting to
think that you're right.
Okay, um... meet me at Old Bridge
after class
and do not be late.
Great. I'll be there soon.
- Thank you. Thank you!
- You're-you're
- Thank you! Thank you!
- You're welcome!
You need to take that?
No. It's my mom.
Hi, mom.
What?
Come here.
I've been trying you
all day, honey.
Because I didn't want to
leave a message.
Was attacked.
What? What do you mean?
How is he?
He's still unconscious.
His mom said.
Mom, what's going on?
How is all this happening
right now?
How is all of it piling on?
I mean, the break in,
and Laura, and now Ben?
My poor baby.
Life just piles on sometimes,
and all we can do
is dig our way out.
Amanda James.
What?
"Is this how you book your
clients now?"
You tell me.
Is this how I book my clients
now?
Is it, Carly? Are you dating
him?
That's where you were today?
I...
What is wrong with you?
Nothing is wrong with me.
But you can't see that
because you don't see me.
All you see is "your baby."
When you act like one.
I trusted you,
and this is what you do
with a client of mine!
Our client!
Even worse!
Talk about unprofessional.
But it doesn't matter now
because there's no job.
I have to quit. We can't
go back to his house...
Quit? Why?
To work after this.
The only question left is whether
you're going to stop dating him,
or keep lying to me?
When can I see you again?
It would be so much
easier to get over Kyle
if every guy in the world just
didn't act like he was 9.
Could this month get any worse?
Listen, Carly. The one true
lesson that I've ever learned.
In all your years.
In all of my years.
Is that things
can always get worse.
Yeah. Thanks. That made me
feel a lot better.
Sorry.
Mel, I really let my mom down.
And Ben, who I have loved since
I was 14 is unconscious.
All I can think about is him.
Kyle. I really miss him.
I want to be with him right now.
Brent has said that Kyle's been
heartbroken
since you broke up with him.
We didn't "break up," we'd
barely...
Brent.
You are seeing him!
Why didn't you tell me?!
Okay. "Seeing" is a little bit
overstating.
But it would be kinda nice
if we could all, you know,
get together and hang out.
No. I can't do that to my mom.
Hey.
You still want a job?
But Laura. She...
There's an open spot.
Yours if you want it.
Someone else's if you don't.
It's Kyle's car.
That's presumptuous.
Well, you might think so if you
didn't know that I actually
Melanie!
Hi, Dan.
Oh my god. Girl, go on.
Have fun.
Be a grown up. Hurry up.
Smooches. Mwah! Call you later.
So uh you just call me a car
and expect me to come?
Is that where we're at?
Yep.
I should have made you work
for it a little harder.
Are you kidding?
The way I had to tiptoe around
your mother,
I've never had to
work for it harder.
Hmm. Already taking me
for granted.
How can I prove to you
otherwise?
You want me to
tell you I love you?
I do. And I'm more
surprised by it than you.
I mean, come on, I mean
when we first met,
I was definitely attracted
and intrigued,
but I never thought
an 18-year-old,
but you're not like any other
18-year-old, Carly.
Not even when I was
18. Nor like any woman since.
Hmm. I don't know what I'd do
without you.
There's just so much weird
stuff going on right now.
My world is spinning.
But you're my only constant.
It's my turn to make breakfast.
And she cooks.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Uh... be right back.
Okay.
Amanda James.
I heard you fired Bragg.
I did. Now is not a good time.
I can see why. Look at what
she has done to the place.
Not my taste at all.
Like I said, now is not a good
time. Can you...
Hi, Carly.
Oh...
Are you kidding me?
He's not our client anymore.
Is that really the argument
you want to go with?
"I lied to you again, mom,
but it's okay now
because I already
cost you the job?"
He loves me.
Don't be ridiculous.
Why is that so ridiculous?
He's nice to me. And he's kind,
and he's sweet and supportive.
I mean, should I really give that
up because you feel threatened?
Threatened?!
Boy, you have really come into
your own, haven't you?!
So grown up.
Maybe this is a good time to...
Maybe if you're such an adult
you shouldn't be living off
of mommy and daddy anymore.
Maybe it's time for you to get
your own apartment
and pay your own bills.
Yeah. Maybe I should.
So I can breathe!
Goodbye.
Are you sure there's enough
room for me?
Of course.
If we were living in a dorm,
we'd have less room than this.
It'll be fun.
Besides, I don't expect you to be
sleeping here that much anyway.
No, no, no. I'm not going to
be sleeping there that much.
And for the time that I'm here,
I'm going to pay you rent.
With what?
Don't tell me you took the big
step of moving out
and asked for an allowance.
Girl, bye.
Of course not. I'm gonna
work at the Rockford.
Looking good, new girl.
Please. Will you talk to me?
He's 50 years old!
How would you like it if one
of your friends dated her?!
I would not like that...
- One of the old geezers at work?
- Sarah!
To new friends.
To really good friends.
Mm-hmm.
Mm. What a week.
I need a vacay.
Who is down to get on
the first train out of Dodge?
Now you just name the track.
Oh, honey, the fast track.
All the way.
So uh, what do you say we
take this outside.
Get some fresh air,
if that's okay.
Is that okay?
Yeah. No more hiding.
Sarah! Sarah, come on.
Sarah, please.
Sarah, honey, don't!
I can't.
Sarah.
He... he...
Sarah!
Whoa!
Hey, put the gun down.
What's going on?
Calm down.
How did you get in here?
What, do you want money? I have
money. I'll give you money!
I don't want your money.
Then what do you want?
I want my daughter.
I want my Tanya.
I don't know a Tanya.
Mr. Coleman.
Coleman? That's not me.
You're Peter Coleman,
and you took my Tanya.
Where is she?
Where's my baby girl?
Look. I'm sorry. For you
and for your daughter,
but I had nothing...
Shut up!
Shut up!!
Okay. Okay, just, just take it
easy.
Alright? Take it easy.
- Kyle!
- Get the gun!
Get the gun, Kyle!
Get it!
Is she dead?
And you have no idea
who she was?
No idea. At all.
All right. We'll be in touch.
Are you okay?
Yeah. I-I'm fine.
I mean, you're the one
that shot her.
You must be...
Look... I just reacted.
When I saw the gun,
the only thing I
kept thinking about
was making sure you were okay.
I never meant...
No, hold on, pal.
It's not your fault, okay?
This woman showed up
at your house with a gun.
It's crazy, huh?
Yeah. I'm gonna go home now.
I'll give you a ride.
I'm good. I have a car coming.
Melanie. Melanie.
You think he's telling the
truth?
Well, yeah. said he just
reacted.
Not Kyle. Brent.
You think he had nothing
to do with that girl?
I'm sure that he didn't.
How can you be?
Her mother seemed convinced.
And I've dated enough bad boys,
Carly, to know the signs.
I'm gonna pass.
Okay, yeah. Sure.
But she didn't say Kyle.
Did she have to?!
I love him.
You know what, Carly,
make whatever excuses
you want to.
Just don't ever invite me
back over here again.
My car's here. Are you coming?
I'll be over later.
Awesome.
Hello?
Oh, Carly. Are you okay?
Yeah. Why wouldn't I be okay?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about everything.
That I judged you.
I know that I'm worrisome,
and over-protective,
but I just...
I just want you to come home.
Please just come home.
I'm sorry, too.
I didn't want to fight, and I
didn't mean to disrespect you.
But I'm gonna stay at Mel's
untill can get my own place.
Carly...
You're right. It's time for me
to grow up.
Honey... wait.
I love you.
Am I losing her, Michael?
To that man? A stranger?
Am I losing my daughter?
No. Never.
Rough day.
Mel's worried about Brent.
What about Brent?
The woman.
That woman... was crazy.
Crazy with grief or whatever,
crazy enough to
break into my house with a gun.
Yeah. I know, but...
I've known Brent for over
thirty years.
I've known you for three weeks.
Look, I love you,
and I want you to stay,
but you gotta know your place.
My place?
You're my guest.
Or we can even say girlfriend.
But I don't answer to you.
And if you don't like it here
and you want to leave...
No.
Good.
"Sandra Lopez of Miami, Florida"
was killed after breaking into
the home of Smithford
at gunpoint where she accused
New York resident Brent Cundey
of being "Peter Coleman" and
kidnapping her daughter, Tanya, 18.
Though police have not been
able to confirm Mr. Cundey"
Oh, my goodness.
Hey. You going?
Yeah. I got school and work.
Hey, why don't you stay?
Relax?
Take a bath. Watch movies all
day.
Okay. What movie do we
want to watch?
We? I'm sorry. I have to work.
But I want you to enjoy
yourself.
The house is yours.
Alone?
No. I gotta go.
What the...
Two IPA drafts
and a shot of tequila.
Hi.
Hi.
Mel, come on.
Let's not fight over boys.
Mm-hmm.
New girl.
You want to explain this to me
or the cops first?
Where did you find that?
This is either compensation
or evidence
depending on how hard you
make it on me to fire you.
Fire?
$600 stolen from my office.
She didn't steal your money,
Bob.
It probably slipped through
your slimy little pocket.
You brought her in,
you can go with her.
What?
Mel, you don't think I took it.
No, Carly. I don't think
that it was you!
But I don't have a
job either way now, do I?
I don't understand.
The person who broke into my
house stole my necklace.
- How is it here?
- Yes!
Your house. Laura. Ben.
The shooting. Your necklace.
Us getting fired.
All since we met and Brent.
I cannot believe that you're not
even the slightest bit suspicious.
Oh, wait, I forgot.
You're "in love."
I'm gonna go change.
Mel...
Hey. I can't go to Mel's.
I can't go back home.
You are home. Come on.
Finally. My food.
That was fast.
Hey.
I thought I'd stop by and
see how you were doing.
After what happened at Ky's,
you know?
It's a cute place.
You gonna invite me in?
I was actually just about
to go to bed. So...
Well... even better.
Look, Brent, um, it's late
and I'm tired so maybe I can,
you know, call you later?
Maybe you can call me later?
What's up, Melanie?
Haven't I been nice to you?
I'd like for you to leave.
But I just got here.
And I certainly don't need
a teenager trying
to put me in my place.
Uh, delivery.
Dinner time, huh?
I'll talk to you later.
Thank you.
You're right.
It's beautiful out here.
I'm so happy it's the weekend.
No school.
Yeah.
No more job.
Can we please do the bath
a movie day today?
I wish I could.
But owning your own
business, unfortunately,
you don't get weekends off.
But I promise,
I'll make it up to you.
Nervous to call your own
daughter?
No.
So you're just going to
torture yourself?
Are you not tortured?
I mean, how could you not be?
I'm hoping it's a phase.
One that she'll get over
in a few weeks.
More like days.
Believe me, if for one second
I get the feeling that he's not
treating her
like the princess that she is.
I'll be the first one
there to knock him out.
Well, you'll have to beat me
to him.
Call her.
You don't want
to leave a message?
I don't want to talk to a
machine,
I want to talk to my daughter.
Kyle?
Kyle?
Half day. I promise.
Okay? Okay.
Mel. Hi.
Listen, the last thing I
want is for us to fight.
Me, too.
Listen, Carly. Something...
Somethinghappened with Brent.
What? Kyle's home.
You're at Kyle's?
Yeah, but I have a second.
What's up?
Nothing. I'm just...
I gotta go. But listen, Mel.
Please know that I am here for
you,
and if you need anything, I
got you, okay? I love you.
I love you, too.
Yes, it has to arrive tomorrow,
this isn't some piece of
furniture I'm shipping,
this is perishable merchandise.
Not now.
The buyer will either
accept or pay for it
if it's spoiled when it arrives.
Until now you've only
seen me at my best.
On a date, full attention.
It's a little different being
around somebody 24/7.
More like 2 out of 24.
I have to work.
But that's what love is, right?
Seeing someone from all sides.
Busy, grumpy. The grumpy man.
Right? Accepting it all.
Who's that?
It's my dad.
He wants to know if I
want to go to lunch tomorrow.
What's your code?
I thought we would have
lunch tomorrow. Huh?
I'll take you someplace nice.
Look, I'm sorry. I
have one more call to make
and then I'm all yours.
HEY!
- Ben
My gosh! Ben!
Ben!
Hi! Carly.
Hi! Oh my gosh...
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Woke up!
I don't care.
You're living in my house
now, Carly.
Enjoying my generosity
while you're sitting here
talkingto your ex-boyfriend
right in front of me.
You know that got...
I don't need a teenager
playing games with me.
I am not playing head games
with you.
Oh, you
want to fawn over Ben, huh?
You want to go live with Ben?
While you're in this house,
you will show me respect.
Whoa.
Honestly, I need some air.
Oh, air, huh?
You can't breathe?
Am I suffocating you
like your mother with her false
version of you in her head?
- No...
- Huh?
Kyle, you're mad over nothing!
Am I stifling you? Huh?
You wanna go, let's go!
Come on, let's go!
- Ow!
- Let's go.
What are you doing?
- Let's go!
- Kyle, you're hurting me.
You know what? I'm the
one who's hurt here. Huh?
Secret calls to your
ex-boyfriend.
Telling me you can't breathe!
I don't want to go.
I don't wanna go, Kyle.
I promise I don't.
Oh, you make me so angry! Oh!
How do you do that?
Look, I'm sorry.
Okay, it's just...
I've been working a lot.
I'm not myself.
You made me jealous,
and I-I over-react.
Come here.
Wow.
Just call her.
And get her voicemail again?
Maybe. Maybe not.
Sarah, I've known you
since you were pregnant.
I've seen the incredible
relationship you and have.
Fight or no fight,
what could ever make you
not call your daughter
whenever you want to?
Mom.
Honey?
What?
I'm calling Kyle.
Huh.
Hello.
Kyle. Let me speak with Carly.
Sarah.
Doesn't want to talk to you.
What do you mean she doesn't?
She's not a child.
I know she's not a child.
You know, you've been looking
down on her for so long,
you shouldn't be surprised that
she wants nothing to do with you.
Let me speak to my daughter!
Sarah, where are you going?
To get my daughter.
Sarah, wait!
I'm coming with you.
Sarah!
Carly?
Let me in! Let me in, dammit!
Kyle!
Carly!
Carly, can you hear me?
Carly!
Yes. I have a crazy woman
trying to break into my property.
And I am fearful for my life.
Yes.
Send someone right away.
She brought this on herself.
Yeah. The address is
402 Spring Street.
Thank you. A unit's
been dispatched, Mr. Smithford.
Carly! Open the door!
Dammit, Kyle! Carly!
Carly, just come out and see me.
I'm standing right here.
We'll just talk.
Baby, please.
Still calling you baby.
Carly!
Honey, this is all wrong.
Just come to the door.
Mrs. Bragg.
Don't you dare.
Is an adult.
I'm her mother.
Who can choose to stay with me
if she wants.
No.
Carly. Carly, just...
Just come with me,
come down here,
and we can leave together, okay?
Come on.
Ma'am, would you step away
from the door?
My daughter's right there.
He kidnapped her.
Huh.
Is that right, young lady?
Are you being held
against your will?
No.
Are you being harmed or
threatened in any way?
No.
Just look at her.
Look at look at her tone,
and her whole body?
Carly, what has he done to you?
What have you done to her?
Carly.
Do you want to come home?
No.
Please!
Leave now! Fall back.
I don't want to have to arrest
you.
Arrest me?
You're the only one
committing crimes here.
Trespassing and assault are
not a mild offenses.
He has my daughter!
Unless she
makes a choice to leave,
there's nothing you can do.
Carly..
Now, go.
Good job.
Do you believe me now?
She'll always hold you back
from reaching your potential.
Hey. Come on now.
Where is that young woman from
the French restaurant, huh?
So bright, beautiful?
Is she still there?
She's still here.
Look, you know what?
I have an idea.
Why don't we go into the city.
Dinner, show, the whole 9 yards.
Carly, look, I know it's hard.
But with the pains of growing up
come the joys of adulthood.
Do you like it?
Try it on.
Right here.
Oh! Mrs. Bragg?
Tell me everything, Melanie.
Tell me everything that happened
between and Kyle.
I honestly don't know
what happened.
I mean I got into it
at first for the fun,
and then Brent's fancy
apartment, but fell hard.
I should have never pushed her
to mess with him like that.
You know where he lives?
Open up, Brent.
Can I help you?
Brent? Brent Cundey!
A friend of Kyle's
was dating Mel?
And he scared her.
And now he's disappeared, too.
I'll put on some tea.
Oh, my god. Carly? Baby?
Do not call me a baby.
No, no, that's not what I meant.
I'm just happy to hear from you.
Honey, why are you
letting him do this to you?
Why don't you just come home?
Because you don't listen to me.
I probably never would've
started dating him
if you would've listened to me
a little more.
To me.
Not the version of me that you
have created in your head.
Because she doesn't exist.
I do.
You know what?
I know that he's too old for me.
And that he comes from
a different world than I do.
And honestly,
he even scares me a little.
But I love him.
And you're the one
that made me choose.
You're-you're right.
That was my insecurities.
But he scares me, too.
I believe that you love him,
but he...
Nobody who loves someone
treats them like that.
I mean, maybe I had this version
of you in my head,
but at least she is proud
and strong.
His version?
Have you looked at yourself
lately?
Yeah, I have.
And I am beautiful.
Bye, mom.
No, no, no. Honey...
If Brent is gone,
Kyle's gonna disappear too.
I know it, Michael, he's going
to disappear,
and he's gonna
disappear with our baby.
Oh my...
Joanie? Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I'll be right back!
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
Does anything hurt?
Girl, my hip!
I'm sorry, Mr. Bragg.
You've been spying on me,
Amanda? Stealing my work!
No.
I called to give you a chance.
How 'bout I just have you both
thrown in jail?
What did you do, Billy?
Who gave you that?
Smithford?
Sarah, are you really gonna
call the police?
In five seconds!
It wasn't Mr. Smithford.
It was his friend. Brent.
He paid me to steal Carly's
necklace.
You stole her necklace?
To frame her and...
And what? What else, Billy?
Wow, Carly, you look amazing.
You must be excited
for the hotel tonight.
Hotel?
That was a surprise.
Ah. Looks like I let a little
air out of the balloon.
My apologies.
Well, since that's on you, the
bags are packed in the closet.
Fair play.
I just thought we would spend
the weekend at The Plaza.
Does that sound good?
Yeah.
Um... Dan is gonna take you
to the city, okay?
Me?
Yeah, yeah. Brent and I have
to talk some business.
We'll be right behind you, okay?
Okay. All packed.
Oh, my phone.
Oh, I think I saw it on the
nightstand in there.
See you soon.
Okay.
Oh, hey, Carly.
Have a great weekend, and when
you see your friend Mel,
tell her I said hello, okay?
I will.
Yes. You have to send
another officer.
He paid James to steal
my daughter's passport!
I mean, does that sound like
she's there willingly to you?!
Melanie?
Hey, Mrs. Bragg?
I was just calling to let you
know that I heard from Carly.
Oh, that's wonderful!
She heard from Car.
Yeah. We're gonna meet up
at Penn Station.
We're getting away this weekend.
Oh, that's great, Melanie.
Um, have her call me
whenever you see her, okay?
Of course. Will do.
You see? She's smart.
She just needed some time
to figure it out.
For Mel?
Yep. Penn Station?
Yeah, but I didn't order an
"upscale."
When the car's not booked,
I'm not picky.
Okay.
Champagne?
It's Le Verre Cass.
No. I'm okay.
Bingo.
Hey, where are you going?
Mr. Smithford has a surprise
for you.
What surprise?
Carly?
Are you with yet?
Mom, mom. Something's wrong.
Where are you?
We're headed toward Teterboro.
DAN Quiet!
Don't touch that phone!
Carly! Drive! Drive, Michael!
To the airport!
Something's wrong!
Your surprise. Hello, Carly.
Now we can do this the easy way,
or we can do this the hard way.
- Huh? What's it gonna be?
- No
Come on. Let's go.
No, no.
Come on. Get out of the car!
See, people think they call this
a silencer
cause it quiets the gun.
But that's not really why.
You understand?
Come on. Let's go.
Let's go! Come on!
- No, please!
- Get on the plane!
Get on the plane!
Mel!
Sit down!
You know... I gotta say.
You two really are something
else.
Almost not worth the half a
million. Each.
Now, granted, you were extremely
easy to push into Kyle's arms
frame you, and get you fired
from your job.
Leave home, failing school.
Yeah. It was real easy.
But not as easy as it was to
knock out
your little baby boyfriend
unconscious.
Yeah, that was me.
And you. Melanie.
Honestly, I should be getting
paid double for you.
And I don't normally
do this part,
but this time, I'm gonna
consider it... a bonus.
Brent... please, Brent, please,
you don't have to...
Brent? Who's that?
Peter?
Peter. Hmm. Yeah. No.
Mike!
I see him.
He's not gonna get away.
Leave this to me.
Where is she?
- Where is she?
- I got the gun.
Where is she!!
Hangar 6.
And so...
the usual game plan is you
meet some rich older guy
for a weekend fling,
but you never showed up.
But now I got two of you.
So now I gotta start thinking
in pairs.
So you two decide to go
on a vacay,
you met at Penn Station...
And you disappear all on your
own.
You're never gonna get away
with this.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa.
I always get away with it.
Kyle.
Kyle, but I love you.
Oh, baby. They all love me.
What is that? 51? 52?
Give or take a few.
Spread out all over the world.
No one ever misses you.
My family will miss me.
Look, let me re-phrase that.
No one looks for you.
Not for very long.
By the time your hood comes off
in Tunisia or Armenia or Burma
your passport turns up
in the islands,
cops here have no jurisdiction,
we are gone...
no answers means, after a
couple days, no questions.
We're coming, honey!
The gun!
Close the door!
Close the damn door!
- Carly!
- Mom!!
Please give me a reason
to shoot you!
It's gonna be okay, baby.
It's gonna be okay.
Are you sure you
want to change your major?
I mean, you love design.
I do. I do, but...
I need to understand how he
manipulated me so easily.
You know, like, I don't know.
Maybe I can help someone else
who's in trouble not go there.
You know, Car, I could give you
this big speech about growing up,
but I think you've done enough
of that this past month.
And we are so proud
of the woman you've become.
Yes!
Oh I'm gonna miss you guys.
We're gonna miss you.
We love you so much.
It's just not gonna be the same
without you.
I know. It's gonna be a big,
empty house.
That's for me? Is he on board?
Peter!
I'm coming, Peter!
Tanya.
It's Le Verre Cass.
Le Verre Cass!
What's that?
Yummy.
Oh! Oh.
Would you like to freshen up
before we take off?
Yeah. Thank you!
I think it's locked.
The champagne should just take
a moment to settle in.
Oh, my back!
Oh my god! It's
like you're struggling.
I thought you work out.
I do work out.
I think you're getting old.
Your father's not old, Carly.
He's distinguished.
A very distinguished older...
gentleman.
That sounds worse.
You should see the geezers
hobbling down
my office hallways.
Oh, the Anderson book?
- Nice.
- Go on.
I was just wondering if maybe
that color would go better.
It's not bad for a first year
design major.
Whose mom is the best Interior
Designer in Connecticut.
You think flattery will get
me to take you on a job?
Please, come on. I mean,
school can teach me about
colors and fabrics
but where better to learn about
clients than from you?
Sarah, did you hear
the Bradley House sold?
It's gonna be a great job.
It's huge.
It's like, eight rooms.
I remember Sheila.
She had a bedroom, a playroom,
an entire room for a closet.
It was crazy.
You think he's single
or got a family?
Why would a single man
buy a house that size?
Big. Parties.
Well, let's hope he has
a family then.
A single man
throwing big parties
isn't doing much redecorating.
Carly, stop, that's for the
stars, not the neighbors.
Please, you know we all do it.
Ooh! Talk about your
distinguished older gentleman.
Stop that! I'm serious.
I don't see anyone else.
I raised you better.
Okay. Well, single or not.
You might want to go
introduce yourself to him
before Amanda James
stages a car accident
in his front yard to get the
job.
That woman.
Hi, Ben.
Hello, Ben.
Hi, babe. Miss your face.
Are those the new?
Mm-hmm.
Ooh. Those are cute.
Are they new?
You can borrow them sometimes.
I love them!
Sarah! Hi!
Amanda.
Hi. So nice to see you.
This must be Carly.
And this is my son Billy.
Do you and know each other from school?
When did you graduate?
Uh... I-I didn't.
Oh, he's a few years older.
Anyway, I always thought you two
should run around
together sometime.
Oh, I have a boyfriend. Since
the ninth grade, actually, so
Oh. Hmm.
Did you hear that
the Bradley house was available?
- Yes, we...
- I already booked it.
Smithford.
Charming. Handsome.
Signed him this afternoon.
I hope the accident
wasn't too bad.
Accident? Early bird, Sarah.
Better luck next time.
Say goodbye, Billy.
Bye.
That woman!
Uh isn't worth the energy.
There's plenty of houses on the
lake that need a new look.
It isn't a competition.
Okay, yeah, but does she
know how
she's all up in your
face all the time?
Trying to set me up
with that Baby Lurch.
Didn't she poach a client once?
More than once.
You should punch her back.
- Poach.
- That's what I said.
Okay, I'm not gonna poach
or punch Amanda James.
Can we all just enjoy
our lunch together.
- Please?
- I know.
Whew. Just Nhow distinguished
is Mr. Smithford?
From the glimpse that had,
I'd say somewhere between George
Clooney and James Bond.
And single you say?
Easy, tiger.
Cougar.
But don't worry,
I won't swoop in
until after
you've booked the job.
Swoop away,
Amanda already signed him.
No, she didn't.
Who didn't what?
Amanda lied to us.
No way.
She told me she signed him
just so I'd back off!
That's crazier than staging
a car accident.
How did you find that out?
Her assistant and I get our
nails done together.
Said he's still considering.
Good luck.
You coming?
Really?
Go get your things.
Thanks for the info.
See you later.
I'll lock up!
I feel like it could be
beneficial
to introduce some
sort of a color palette
like maybe a blue, a turquoise.
Even a green could be cool.
Oh, I like that.
But let's not go into all
of that with him at first.
Let's find out what he likes.
The soft touch.
Got it.
- Hello, Mr. Smithford.
- How are you?
- Thank you so much for seeing me.
- No problem.
And my daughter.
Carly.
How did you know that?
Come on. Let's get out of the
cold.
Come in. Come in.
So Amanda told you that I'd
given her the job?
She did.
Well, that's presumptuous.
Come in.
As you can see, well.
A lot of boxes, and uh, I need
a little help.
Well, let's be completely honest.
I need a lot of help.
Well, my mom is the best
interior designer on the lake.
- Really?
- Carly.
Feel this curtain.
What a soft touch it has.
It's okay.
I am a businessman, and I'd never
begrudge anyone going for a sale.
You know, I always loved old
movies
when people would walk into a
room and be offering a drink.
Scotch?
Oh, no, I'm more
of a wine drinker,
and I wouldn't want to impose.
No imposition.
And my daughter's underage.
Really? 21 must be right
around the corner.
More like around 3.
We've known this house for
years.
It's stately on the outside,
and newly remodeled
on the inside.
My best friend lived in this
house growing up.
So I've seen it with paint,
paper on the walls,
carpet, wood floors.
If the desk looks this way, it's
in the shadows.
But if you turn it here...
Your bed faces this way,
leading you to your view
right here.
I feel I've just seen a
performance at the Met.
I'm, well, um you're hired.
Both of you.
I suppose two Braggs are better
than one.
- I kinda like that.
- Beautiful.
Actually, I'm gonna go take
a few more photos upstairs.
I'll be right back.
Ok.
You... were incredible.
Well, thank you for hiring us.
Now, we have to celebrate.
Come on. We're celebrating.
- Yeah.
- Cheers.
Cheers.
So... me being new to the lake,
I've noticed it's uh,
not much for the night life.
Yeah, I mean most living things
just go to sleep at night
in Greenwich.
Any livelier recommendations?
My friend Mel, she works at
The Rockford in SoHo.
Sort of like a gastropub.
It's really good food.
Can I take you there?
Take me there?
Like me?
Yeah. That's what I said. Yes.
Mr. Smithford, that's really
nice.
Um, I'm flattered,
but I just feel like now that
we work for you, maybe...
Are those contingent on...
Look. Nothing is contingent
on anything, okay?
You and your mom have been
hired to decorate my house.
But uh, I would love to take you
to dinner.
Okay. I've got everything I
need.
Great, well, I just wanted to
thank you so much
for hiring us to work here.
For you.
Yes. Thank you.
Uh... my card. Use it anytime.
Okay. Thank you.
Let me show you out.
Have a good day, mom.
I'm headed into the city
to see Mel.
I told you. You need to come
and work at the Rockford.
Everyone who comes there is
like, 20's, 30's, working.
Wall Street.
And what does a guy in his 30's
want with an 18-year-old girl?
Oh, honey,
if you don't know that then...
Mela! My mom would
kill me.
Come on, like today.
We went to her client's house.
He was, like, 50,
and I swear, he hit on me.
Well, was he cute?
Please.
What? It's not like you have
to get married or anything.
Just go on a couple of dinners.
A weekend getaway.
Have some fun!
I have Ben.
Okay, girl. I'll leave you
alone.
But only 'cause I love you.
Carly!
Carly!
Carly! Honey!
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
He took my necklace.
Oh, baby!
Hey.
How you doing?
We're all okay.
That's the important part.
Yeah. I just can't believe
he stole my necklace.
I really loved it.
I know.
It's Ben.
Hey. Ben. Um...
when are you coming home?
Are you coming home?
Friday? Yeah, uh, that'll be
great for dinner.
Um listen...
someone stole the necklace
that you gave me.
Good morning, Mrs. Bragg.
Good morning.
No Miss Bragg?
She's at school, then some boy
stuff in the city tonight, I think.
Boy stuff?
18. What can I tell you.
- Shall I show you...
- Yeah.
What we've been working on
in the living room first?
That'd be great.
Burglar!
Well, too bad it wasn't
some hot bandit
trying to take your innocence.
I didn't see his face, but
he definitely wasn't hot.
And I'm not so innocent.
Mm-hmm.
No. Nothing feels
right.
But it's me. Definitely not you.
I mean, your stuff is so nice.
How do you afford it?
Girl... cash tips. It's like play
money.
Okay. How about this.
Mm-hmm.
And this bad boy.
- Fashion genius.
- Mm-hmm.
I love it! When are you going
back to school?
As soon as I stop spending
my tips on clothing.
Okay. I think that you
will fit my boots.
Those are awesome!
Mm-hmm. Mm.
They're gonna look great.
Well, have fun with Benny.
If it goes well...
have him stay awhile.
I won't be home until like 3:00.
I'm not gonna have him stay.
Okay. And if not, then come
see me at work.
- Mwah.
- Mwah.
Bye.
I got a new job.
I'm designing Sheila Bradley's
old house with my mom.
The guy who bought it
he's like 50, and he
asked me to go out with him.
What'd you say?
I said, no.
I have you, and he's 50.
I didn't mean it like...
Then what did you mean?
I don't know.
You're the one that brought up
this old dude asking you out.
I'm just trying to catch up,
Ben.
I haven't seen you in... a month.
Long enough for you to start
flirting with other guys apparently.
I'm not flirting with him.
Why are you being like this?
Why are you?
A lot has changed in a month.
What is that supposed to mean?
Maybe we should take some
time and figure that out.
I don't know.
I don't know what to say.
I don't know.
You don't know what to say?
Well, I do.
Goodbye.
Oh. Perfect.
Mel, what do I do?
You put that wishy-washy
jerk in his place. Okay?
Here. Try this. It's a Coke, but
I spiked it just a little bit.
Ooh! A little?
What? It's not that bad.
Mm. Delicious.
Look, you were with too long anyway.
Alright?
You are in college now.
In New York.
Forget about playing the field,
play the whole island.
Matter of fact.
Work here. Yeah!
Do you see wishy-washy here?
I have school full time.
Crash at my place after shifts,
be that much closer to classes
in the morning. Come on.
You gotta be going nuts
still living at home.
Yeah. I mean my mom does
cast a shadow.
See?
- Bob, come here.
No. Take your break
in the break room.
Okay, Bob. But, look,
I got you a server.
You 18?
And a half.
Try me in a month.
I'm full up right now.
Oh, Bob!
Mm! I thought you said you
would never...
Shush. That's the new client.
What?
The one who asked you out?!
Girl, he is handsome.
Got that
air of success about him.
Definitely not Ben.
He's twice Ben's age.
If not more.
What? Age has no limit on love.
Mel, a weekend away is not love.
And how would you know?
Matter of fact...
Go over there.
- Now?
- Yes. Go.
How do I look?
Fabulous. Go get 'em, girl.
What?
You're supposed to be on the
job.
- I am on the job.
- Not sitting down.
Do you guys know what you want?
Definitely does.
Be nice. This is my business
associate.
Brent.
- Hi.
- Hi.
You said a friend worked here.
I don't work here.
Well, actually, I applied, but
apparently they're full.
Uh, so you want to work here?
I don't know, it looks kind of
fun.
Well, if there's anyone
you don't like,
you just point them out,
and I'll uh...
convince them to work
somewhere else.
I don't want to work here that
bad.
She may be cute, but she's not
supposed to be here.
You've got Laura tricking all
over the place.
I think I'm getting fired before
I even started.
Bob's on the rampage.
Says I can't have someone selling
drinks who doesn't work here.
Ugh. Mm. How you doin'?
I'm doin' good.
I'll be doin' a little better if I
can get another Long Island Iced Tea.
What do you have when you're
in Long Island, a Manhattan?
That's good.
How about I buy you a drink?
Mm, you know I would, but I'm
not of legal drinking age.
You're kidding.
One of the great ironies
of beverage legislation.
Can't drink until you're 21,
but you can serve at 18.
- 18.
- Mm-hmm.
I'd'a said 25, 26 at least.
So you live, uh, by the lake,
too?
Nah. Too quiet.
Hmm.
Mel's a city girl.
She lives in the Village.
Is that right?
Are those maroon socks?
Yeah. I like maroon.
You should be marooned
in those socks.
I like maroon.
What about you, Mr. Smithford?
It's my favorite color.
Hmm.
There you go.
What do you say we get started
on that uh, next round?
Okay, so, a Long
Island in Manhattan and
And I'll do a...
Scotch. Single Malt.
Perfect.
Well, alright then.
So, Mr. Rich-Handsome-Neighbor
not only gave you a design job,
but he wants to take you
out on a date,
and you're not sure
about what, exactly?
I don't know. Anything. Ben.
Baby, broke up with you.
Carly. Hey, um... I'm headed
back to Greenwich,
if uh, you're going my way.
Um, I'm actually gonna stay
with tonight in the city.
Okay.
Ready. Mr. Smithford?
Yes.
Is that your driver?
This is Dan.
Hmm.
Um... see you at work tomorrow?
Yeah.
Good night. Good night.
I'm heading to Greenwich
if you're going my way.
Stop! Ew.
20s, okay. 30s, maybe.
40s, ew! And 50 is my dad's age,
So...
Right.
Let's go, ladies.
Hey, Laura. Our car's almost
here. Did you want a ride?
Oh, thanks. My boyfriend's
coming to pick me up.
He should be here any minute.
Oh, okay. Cool.
I can give you a ride.
Back to my place.
Oh, that'd be great, Bob.
I'm sure she can file a sexual
harassment charge on her phone
on the way there. Nasty.
You need
to go to dinner with him.
What have you got to lose?
I don't know.
My job? He's a client.
Okay. Well, the client...
What was that?
Laura! Laura! Call 911.
Call 911.
Did you just see that?
They ran straight into her and
just took off!
- What's your location?
- Hello? Yes.
Laura?
There's been a hit and run. My friend.
I-I think she's dead.
What's your location?
Rockford on Hudson.
I just wanted to come home.
I know, honey.
I just can't help but thinking,
someone broke into the house
a few nights ago and now...
No, Carly. Coincidences.
Really? Because what do you
believe more?
That some random drunk hit
Laura,
or that whoever stole my necklace
is coming back to get me?
After you?
Honey... why don't
you stay home tomorrow?
And I'll just... I'll take care
of things at Kyle's, okay?
Kyle's? No, no, no.
I'd just drive myself crazy
here alone. I'll go with you.
Okay.
That looks great, guys.
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning.
And the uh, decor's not bad
either.
I uh, I saw the news this
morning.
About the accident at the
restaurant. You okay?
Yeah. There's just a lot that's
going on right now.
You okay?
Yeah.
Great. Right this way,
gentlemen.
Yes, it looks lovely.
Okay...
so which one do you like?
Mm, I like this best.
I think the color and texture
is just exactly what you're
looking for.
I totally agree.
Well, now you're just
flattering me.
Not at all, okay?
You really do have a good eye.
Okay, now
that was flattery. But true.
How do you like this option
for the study?
Ah. What do you think?
Have dinner with me.
Mr. Smith...
Kyle.
Kyle. I don't know.
Well, from "no" to "I don't
know."
Well, I'll take that
as encouragement.
You really shouldn't.
If I stopped every time
someone told me
that I shouldn't do something,
neither of us would be here
right now.
I don't know, Mel.
Enough, Carly.
"He's too old. He's my client.
My mom would die." Stop it.
The only question
is if you want to?
I think I do want to.
Okay then. Look, I gotta go.
Do whatever you want.
You're an adult.
Smooches. Mwah!
It's gettin' lonely out here.
Oh, I bet.
This just came for you.
Oh, my.
Who's the secret admirer?
Uh, not so secret. It's Ben.
He wants me back.
I'm tired.
I'm leaving.
I changed my mind.
I'm going out with Mel.
I'm borrowing your shoes.
Merci, Phillipe.
Merci.
Did you find it okay?
Mm-hmm. It's beautiful.
Oh, this place is amazing.
It's great food.
You look amazing tonight.
And, and... that dress...
is an incredibly good knock-off.
But fortunately...
Kyle...
Open it.
- Right now?
- Yeah.
Wow. Well, this is definitely...
not a knock-off.
You really shouldn't have.
It's actually my mistake.
I tried to get you the dress
before tonight,
but I got busy with work.
I didn't see you alone at the
house.
I definitely wasn't going to
send it to yours.
This is for tonight.
Tonight? Like now?
Okay, uh I can go put it on.
Great.
Okay.
And the shoes match.
Thank you.
Ooh! Handle it, girl!
That dress has got to be
like a thousand bucks.
But you're killing it.
This isn't a kiss goodnight on
the cheek dress.
No, girl, it's a kiss good
morning in the sheets dress.
Mel.
Drop dead gorgeous.
If my mom could see me now.
Your mom doesn't see you at all.
She only sees her baby.
Not the woman you are.
So graceful, intelligent and
talented.
The thought of you
becoming a woman,
young and beautiful with your
whole future ahead of you,
your mom feels threatened.
Bragg doesn't feel
threatened by anything.
Then you don't see her either.
So, I'm uh...
Going back to Greenwich and
wondering if I need a ride?
Do you?
Listen... I had a lot of fun
tonight. I really did.
And this dress, it's so
beautiful.
I just feel like you want more,
and I don't know if I'm ready
for that.
Mel's it is.
Hmm. Good point.
Oh...
Well, thank you again for
tonight.
I had fun.
Carly.
I wouldn't expect you to come
home with me on the first date.
Or ever.
But I wouldn't mind
a kiss goodnight.
Brent? Your company is here.
I have class tomorrow.
I gotta go.
Thank you for tonight.
It was lovely.
I'll see you soon.
Yes. You will.
Mel. Mel, wake up.
You're never gonna believe...
Kyle.
Hi.
Hey, um...
You forgot your knock-offs.
Welcome.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Breakfast out back?
No.
I don't think that we should.
You don't have to hide from her.
Breakfast inside?
Yeah.
Well, it's bed and bath today.
So you're feeling better?
About everything?
Mm-hmm.
Are you back together with Ben?
What? No. Why?
I was a teenager once. I know
what lovestruck looks like.
I'm not lovestruck.
I'm just... I'm happy.
I'm not lovestruck.
Well, good.
Ooh, um. What about that one?
What color?
Maroon.
I really like this one.
And I'm thinking about
placing it right here.
What do you think, Car?
I like it! I love it.
It looks great.
Yeah. It's perfect.
Great. On to the next.
As you know, we've selected
the item,
and it's processing right now.
I'll call you soon, okay?
You need to take this?
No.
No. It's my boyfriend.
Boyfriend?
Ex! Ex-boyfriend.
We broke up. High school.
Huh. But his presence
still looms.
No. No, his
presence doesn't loom.
What, Ben?
Hi, Carly.
I want to see you today.
Ben, I don't know.
You said that we should
take some time.
And I'm kind of starting to
think that you're right.
Okay, um... meet me at Old Bridge
after class
and do not be late.
Great. I'll be there soon.
- Thank you. Thank you!
- You're-you're
- Thank you! Thank you!
- You're welcome!
You need to take that?
No. It's my mom.
Hi, mom.
What?
Come here.
I've been trying you
all day, honey.
Because I didn't want to
leave a message.
Was attacked.
What? What do you mean?
How is he?
He's still unconscious.
His mom said.
Mom, what's going on?
How is all this happening
right now?
How is all of it piling on?
I mean, the break in,
and Laura, and now Ben?
My poor baby.
Life just piles on sometimes,
and all we can do
is dig our way out.
Amanda James.
What?
"Is this how you book your
clients now?"
You tell me.
Is this how I book my clients
now?
Is it, Carly? Are you dating
him?
That's where you were today?
I...
What is wrong with you?
Nothing is wrong with me.
But you can't see that
because you don't see me.
All you see is "your baby."
When you act like one.
I trusted you,
and this is what you do
with a client of mine!
Our client!
Even worse!
Talk about unprofessional.
But it doesn't matter now
because there's no job.
I have to quit. We can't
go back to his house...
Quit? Why?
To work after this.
The only question left is whether
you're going to stop dating him,
or keep lying to me?
When can I see you again?
It would be so much
easier to get over Kyle
if every guy in the world just
didn't act like he was 9.
Could this month get any worse?
Listen, Carly. The one true
lesson that I've ever learned.
In all your years.
In all of my years.
Is that things
can always get worse.
Yeah. Thanks. That made me
feel a lot better.
Sorry.
Mel, I really let my mom down.
And Ben, who I have loved since
I was 14 is unconscious.
All I can think about is him.
Kyle. I really miss him.
I want to be with him right now.
Brent has said that Kyle's been
heartbroken
since you broke up with him.
We didn't "break up," we'd
barely...
Brent.
You are seeing him!
Why didn't you tell me?!
Okay. "Seeing" is a little bit
overstating.
But it would be kinda nice
if we could all, you know,
get together and hang out.
No. I can't do that to my mom.
Hey.
You still want a job?
But Laura. She...
There's an open spot.
Yours if you want it.
Someone else's if you don't.
It's Kyle's car.
That's presumptuous.
Well, you might think so if you
didn't know that I actually
Melanie!
Hi, Dan.
Oh my god. Girl, go on.
Have fun.
Be a grown up. Hurry up.
Smooches. Mwah! Call you later.
So uh you just call me a car
and expect me to come?
Is that where we're at?
Yep.
I should have made you work
for it a little harder.
Are you kidding?
The way I had to tiptoe around
your mother,
I've never had to
work for it harder.
Hmm. Already taking me
for granted.
How can I prove to you
otherwise?
You want me to
tell you I love you?
I do. And I'm more
surprised by it than you.
I mean, come on, I mean
when we first met,
I was definitely attracted
and intrigued,
but I never thought
an 18-year-old,
but you're not like any other
18-year-old, Carly.
Not even when I was
18. Nor like any woman since.
Hmm. I don't know what I'd do
without you.
There's just so much weird
stuff going on right now.
My world is spinning.
But you're my only constant.
It's my turn to make breakfast.
And she cooks.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Uh... be right back.
Okay.
Amanda James.
I heard you fired Bragg.
I did. Now is not a good time.
I can see why. Look at what
she has done to the place.
Not my taste at all.
Like I said, now is not a good
time. Can you...
Hi, Carly.
Oh...
Are you kidding me?
He's not our client anymore.
Is that really the argument
you want to go with?
"I lied to you again, mom,
but it's okay now
because I already
cost you the job?"
He loves me.
Don't be ridiculous.
Why is that so ridiculous?
He's nice to me. And he's kind,
and he's sweet and supportive.
I mean, should I really give that
up because you feel threatened?
Threatened?!
Boy, you have really come into
your own, haven't you?!
So grown up.
Maybe this is a good time to...
Maybe if you're such an adult
you shouldn't be living off
of mommy and daddy anymore.
Maybe it's time for you to get
your own apartment
and pay your own bills.
Yeah. Maybe I should.
So I can breathe!
Goodbye.
Are you sure there's enough
room for me?
Of course.
If we were living in a dorm,
we'd have less room than this.
It'll be fun.
Besides, I don't expect you to be
sleeping here that much anyway.
No, no, no. I'm not going to
be sleeping there that much.
And for the time that I'm here,
I'm going to pay you rent.
With what?
Don't tell me you took the big
step of moving out
and asked for an allowance.
Girl, bye.
Of course not. I'm gonna
work at the Rockford.
Looking good, new girl.
Please. Will you talk to me?
He's 50 years old!
How would you like it if one
of your friends dated her?!
I would not like that...
- One of the old geezers at work?
- Sarah!
To new friends.
To really good friends.
Mm-hmm.
Mm. What a week.
I need a vacay.
Who is down to get on
the first train out of Dodge?
Now you just name the track.
Oh, honey, the fast track.
All the way.
So uh, what do you say we
take this outside.
Get some fresh air,
if that's okay.
Is that okay?
Yeah. No more hiding.
Sarah! Sarah, come on.
Sarah, please.
Sarah, honey, don't!
I can't.
Sarah.
He... he...
Sarah!
Whoa!
Hey, put the gun down.
What's going on?
Calm down.
How did you get in here?
What, do you want money? I have
money. I'll give you money!
I don't want your money.
Then what do you want?
I want my daughter.
I want my Tanya.
I don't know a Tanya.
Mr. Coleman.
Coleman? That's not me.
You're Peter Coleman,
and you took my Tanya.
Where is she?
Where's my baby girl?
Look. I'm sorry. For you
and for your daughter,
but I had nothing...
Shut up!
Shut up!!
Okay. Okay, just, just take it
easy.
Alright? Take it easy.
- Kyle!
- Get the gun!
Get the gun, Kyle!
Get it!
Is she dead?
And you have no idea
who she was?
No idea. At all.
All right. We'll be in touch.
Are you okay?
Yeah. I-I'm fine.
I mean, you're the one
that shot her.
You must be...
Look... I just reacted.
When I saw the gun,
the only thing I
kept thinking about
was making sure you were okay.
I never meant...
No, hold on, pal.
It's not your fault, okay?
This woman showed up
at your house with a gun.
It's crazy, huh?
Yeah. I'm gonna go home now.
I'll give you a ride.
I'm good. I have a car coming.
Melanie. Melanie.
You think he's telling the
truth?
Well, yeah. said he just
reacted.
Not Kyle. Brent.
You think he had nothing
to do with that girl?
I'm sure that he didn't.
How can you be?
Her mother seemed convinced.
And I've dated enough bad boys,
Carly, to know the signs.
I'm gonna pass.
Okay, yeah. Sure.
But she didn't say Kyle.
Did she have to?!
I love him.
You know what, Carly,
make whatever excuses
you want to.
Just don't ever invite me
back over here again.
My car's here. Are you coming?
I'll be over later.
Awesome.
Hello?
Oh, Carly. Are you okay?
Yeah. Why wouldn't I be okay?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about everything.
That I judged you.
I know that I'm worrisome,
and over-protective,
but I just...
I just want you to come home.
Please just come home.
I'm sorry, too.
I didn't want to fight, and I
didn't mean to disrespect you.
But I'm gonna stay at Mel's
untill can get my own place.
Carly...
You're right. It's time for me
to grow up.
Honey... wait.
I love you.
Am I losing her, Michael?
To that man? A stranger?
Am I losing my daughter?
No. Never.
Rough day.
Mel's worried about Brent.
What about Brent?
The woman.
That woman... was crazy.
Crazy with grief or whatever,
crazy enough to
break into my house with a gun.
Yeah. I know, but...
I've known Brent for over
thirty years.
I've known you for three weeks.
Look, I love you,
and I want you to stay,
but you gotta know your place.
My place?
You're my guest.
Or we can even say girlfriend.
But I don't answer to you.
And if you don't like it here
and you want to leave...
No.
Good.
"Sandra Lopez of Miami, Florida"
was killed after breaking into
the home of Smithford
at gunpoint where she accused
New York resident Brent Cundey
of being "Peter Coleman" and
kidnapping her daughter, Tanya, 18.
Though police have not been
able to confirm Mr. Cundey"
Oh, my goodness.
Hey. You going?
Yeah. I got school and work.
Hey, why don't you stay?
Relax?
Take a bath. Watch movies all
day.
Okay. What movie do we
want to watch?
We? I'm sorry. I have to work.
But I want you to enjoy
yourself.
The house is yours.
Alone?
No. I gotta go.
What the...
Two IPA drafts
and a shot of tequila.
Hi.
Hi.
Mel, come on.
Let's not fight over boys.
Mm-hmm.
New girl.
You want to explain this to me
or the cops first?
Where did you find that?
This is either compensation
or evidence
depending on how hard you
make it on me to fire you.
Fire?
$600 stolen from my office.
She didn't steal your money,
Bob.
It probably slipped through
your slimy little pocket.
You brought her in,
you can go with her.
What?
Mel, you don't think I took it.
No, Carly. I don't think
that it was you!
But I don't have a
job either way now, do I?
I don't understand.
The person who broke into my
house stole my necklace.
- How is it here?
- Yes!
Your house. Laura. Ben.
The shooting. Your necklace.
Us getting fired.
All since we met and Brent.
I cannot believe that you're not
even the slightest bit suspicious.
Oh, wait, I forgot.
You're "in love."
I'm gonna go change.
Mel...
Hey. I can't go to Mel's.
I can't go back home.
You are home. Come on.
Finally. My food.
That was fast.
Hey.
I thought I'd stop by and
see how you were doing.
After what happened at Ky's,
you know?
It's a cute place.
You gonna invite me in?
I was actually just about
to go to bed. So...
Well... even better.
Look, Brent, um, it's late
and I'm tired so maybe I can,
you know, call you later?
Maybe you can call me later?
What's up, Melanie?
Haven't I been nice to you?
I'd like for you to leave.
But I just got here.
And I certainly don't need
a teenager trying
to put me in my place.
Uh, delivery.
Dinner time, huh?
I'll talk to you later.
Thank you.
You're right.
It's beautiful out here.
I'm so happy it's the weekend.
No school.
Yeah.
No more job.
Can we please do the bath
a movie day today?
I wish I could.
But owning your own
business, unfortunately,
you don't get weekends off.
But I promise,
I'll make it up to you.
Nervous to call your own
daughter?
No.
So you're just going to
torture yourself?
Are you not tortured?
I mean, how could you not be?
I'm hoping it's a phase.
One that she'll get over
in a few weeks.
More like days.
Believe me, if for one second
I get the feeling that he's not
treating her
like the princess that she is.
I'll be the first one
there to knock him out.
Well, you'll have to beat me
to him.
Call her.
You don't want
to leave a message?
I don't want to talk to a
machine,
I want to talk to my daughter.
Kyle?
Kyle?
Half day. I promise.
Okay? Okay.
Mel. Hi.
Listen, the last thing I
want is for us to fight.
Me, too.
Listen, Carly. Something...
Somethinghappened with Brent.
What? Kyle's home.
You're at Kyle's?
Yeah, but I have a second.
What's up?
Nothing. I'm just...
I gotta go. But listen, Mel.
Please know that I am here for
you,
and if you need anything, I
got you, okay? I love you.
I love you, too.
Yes, it has to arrive tomorrow,
this isn't some piece of
furniture I'm shipping,
this is perishable merchandise.
Not now.
The buyer will either
accept or pay for it
if it's spoiled when it arrives.
Until now you've only
seen me at my best.
On a date, full attention.
It's a little different being
around somebody 24/7.
More like 2 out of 24.
I have to work.
But that's what love is, right?
Seeing someone from all sides.
Busy, grumpy. The grumpy man.
Right? Accepting it all.
Who's that?
It's my dad.
He wants to know if I
want to go to lunch tomorrow.
What's your code?
I thought we would have
lunch tomorrow. Huh?
I'll take you someplace nice.
Look, I'm sorry. I
have one more call to make
and then I'm all yours.
HEY!
- Ben
My gosh! Ben!
Ben!
Hi! Carly.
Hi! Oh my gosh...
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Woke up!
I don't care.
You're living in my house
now, Carly.
Enjoying my generosity
while you're sitting here
talkingto your ex-boyfriend
right in front of me.
You know that got...
I don't need a teenager
playing games with me.
I am not playing head games
with you.
Oh, you
want to fawn over Ben, huh?
You want to go live with Ben?
While you're in this house,
you will show me respect.
Whoa.
Honestly, I need some air.
Oh, air, huh?
You can't breathe?
Am I suffocating you
like your mother with her false
version of you in her head?
- No...
- Huh?
Kyle, you're mad over nothing!
Am I stifling you? Huh?
You wanna go, let's go!
Come on, let's go!
- Ow!
- Let's go.
What are you doing?
- Let's go!
- Kyle, you're hurting me.
You know what? I'm the
one who's hurt here. Huh?
Secret calls to your
ex-boyfriend.
Telling me you can't breathe!
I don't want to go.
I don't wanna go, Kyle.
I promise I don't.
Oh, you make me so angry! Oh!
How do you do that?
Look, I'm sorry.
Okay, it's just...
I've been working a lot.
I'm not myself.
You made me jealous,
and I-I over-react.
Come here.
Wow.
Just call her.
And get her voicemail again?
Maybe. Maybe not.
Sarah, I've known you
since you were pregnant.
I've seen the incredible
relationship you and have.
Fight or no fight,
what could ever make you
not call your daughter
whenever you want to?
Mom.
Honey?
What?
I'm calling Kyle.
Huh.
Hello.
Kyle. Let me speak with Carly.
Sarah.
Doesn't want to talk to you.
What do you mean she doesn't?
She's not a child.
I know she's not a child.
You know, you've been looking
down on her for so long,
you shouldn't be surprised that
she wants nothing to do with you.
Let me speak to my daughter!
Sarah, where are you going?
To get my daughter.
Sarah, wait!
I'm coming with you.
Sarah!
Carly?
Let me in! Let me in, dammit!
Kyle!
Carly!
Carly, can you hear me?
Carly!
Yes. I have a crazy woman
trying to break into my property.
And I am fearful for my life.
Yes.
Send someone right away.
She brought this on herself.
Yeah. The address is
402 Spring Street.
Thank you. A unit's
been dispatched, Mr. Smithford.
Carly! Open the door!
Dammit, Kyle! Carly!
Carly, just come out and see me.
I'm standing right here.
We'll just talk.
Baby, please.
Still calling you baby.
Carly!
Honey, this is all wrong.
Just come to the door.
Mrs. Bragg.
Don't you dare.
Is an adult.
I'm her mother.
Who can choose to stay with me
if she wants.
No.
Carly. Carly, just...
Just come with me,
come down here,
and we can leave together, okay?
Come on.
Ma'am, would you step away
from the door?
My daughter's right there.
He kidnapped her.
Huh.
Is that right, young lady?
Are you being held
against your will?
No.
Are you being harmed or
threatened in any way?
No.
Just look at her.
Look at look at her tone,
and her whole body?
Carly, what has he done to you?
What have you done to her?
Carly.
Do you want to come home?
No.
Please!
Leave now! Fall back.
I don't want to have to arrest
you.
Arrest me?
You're the only one
committing crimes here.
Trespassing and assault are
not a mild offenses.
He has my daughter!
Unless she
makes a choice to leave,
there's nothing you can do.
Carly..
Now, go.
Good job.
Do you believe me now?
She'll always hold you back
from reaching your potential.
Hey. Come on now.
Where is that young woman from
the French restaurant, huh?
So bright, beautiful?
Is she still there?
She's still here.
Look, you know what?
I have an idea.
Why don't we go into the city.
Dinner, show, the whole 9 yards.
Carly, look, I know it's hard.
But with the pains of growing up
come the joys of adulthood.
Do you like it?
Try it on.
Right here.
Oh! Mrs. Bragg?
Tell me everything, Melanie.
Tell me everything that happened
between and Kyle.
I honestly don't know
what happened.
I mean I got into it
at first for the fun,
and then Brent's fancy
apartment, but fell hard.
I should have never pushed her
to mess with him like that.
You know where he lives?
Open up, Brent.
Can I help you?
Brent? Brent Cundey!
A friend of Kyle's
was dating Mel?
And he scared her.
And now he's disappeared, too.
I'll put on some tea.
Oh, my god. Carly? Baby?
Do not call me a baby.
No, no, that's not what I meant.
I'm just happy to hear from you.
Honey, why are you
letting him do this to you?
Why don't you just come home?
Because you don't listen to me.
I probably never would've
started dating him
if you would've listened to me
a little more.
To me.
Not the version of me that you
have created in your head.
Because she doesn't exist.
I do.
You know what?
I know that he's too old for me.
And that he comes from
a different world than I do.
And honestly,
he even scares me a little.
But I love him.
And you're the one
that made me choose.
You're-you're right.
That was my insecurities.
But he scares me, too.
I believe that you love him,
but he...
Nobody who loves someone
treats them like that.
I mean, maybe I had this version
of you in my head,
but at least she is proud
and strong.
His version?
Have you looked at yourself
lately?
Yeah, I have.
And I am beautiful.
Bye, mom.
No, no, no. Honey...
If Brent is gone,
Kyle's gonna disappear too.
I know it, Michael, he's going
to disappear,
and he's gonna
disappear with our baby.
Oh my...
Joanie? Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I'll be right back!
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
Does anything hurt?
Girl, my hip!
I'm sorry, Mr. Bragg.
You've been spying on me,
Amanda? Stealing my work!
No.
I called to give you a chance.
How 'bout I just have you both
thrown in jail?
What did you do, Billy?
Who gave you that?
Smithford?
Sarah, are you really gonna
call the police?
In five seconds!
It wasn't Mr. Smithford.
It was his friend. Brent.
He paid me to steal Carly's
necklace.
You stole her necklace?
To frame her and...
And what? What else, Billy?
Wow, Carly, you look amazing.
You must be excited
for the hotel tonight.
Hotel?
That was a surprise.
Ah. Looks like I let a little
air out of the balloon.
My apologies.
Well, since that's on you, the
bags are packed in the closet.
Fair play.
I just thought we would spend
the weekend at The Plaza.
Does that sound good?
Yeah.
Um... Dan is gonna take you
to the city, okay?
Me?
Yeah, yeah. Brent and I have
to talk some business.
We'll be right behind you, okay?
Okay. All packed.
Oh, my phone.
Oh, I think I saw it on the
nightstand in there.
See you soon.
Okay.
Oh, hey, Carly.
Have a great weekend, and when
you see your friend Mel,
tell her I said hello, okay?
I will.
Yes. You have to send
another officer.
He paid James to steal
my daughter's passport!
I mean, does that sound like
she's there willingly to you?!
Melanie?
Hey, Mrs. Bragg?
I was just calling to let you
know that I heard from Carly.
Oh, that's wonderful!
She heard from Car.
Yeah. We're gonna meet up
at Penn Station.
We're getting away this weekend.
Oh, that's great, Melanie.
Um, have her call me
whenever you see her, okay?
Of course. Will do.
You see? She's smart.
She just needed some time
to figure it out.
For Mel?
Yep. Penn Station?
Yeah, but I didn't order an
"upscale."
When the car's not booked,
I'm not picky.
Okay.
Champagne?
It's Le Verre Cass.
No. I'm okay.
Bingo.
Hey, where are you going?
Mr. Smithford has a surprise
for you.
What surprise?
Carly?
Are you with yet?
Mom, mom. Something's wrong.
Where are you?
We're headed toward Teterboro.
DAN Quiet!
Don't touch that phone!
Carly! Drive! Drive, Michael!
To the airport!
Something's wrong!
Your surprise. Hello, Carly.
Now we can do this the easy way,
or we can do this the hard way.
- Huh? What's it gonna be?
- No
Come on. Let's go.
No, no.
Come on. Get out of the car!
See, people think they call this
a silencer
cause it quiets the gun.
But that's not really why.
You understand?
Come on. Let's go.
Let's go! Come on!
- No, please!
- Get on the plane!
Get on the plane!
Mel!
Sit down!
You know... I gotta say.
You two really are something
else.
Almost not worth the half a
million. Each.
Now, granted, you were extremely
easy to push into Kyle's arms
frame you, and get you fired
from your job.
Leave home, failing school.
Yeah. It was real easy.
But not as easy as it was to
knock out
your little baby boyfriend
unconscious.
Yeah, that was me.
And you. Melanie.
Honestly, I should be getting
paid double for you.
And I don't normally
do this part,
but this time, I'm gonna
consider it... a bonus.
Brent... please, Brent, please,
you don't have to...
Brent? Who's that?
Peter?
Peter. Hmm. Yeah. No.
Mike!
I see him.
He's not gonna get away.
Leave this to me.
Where is she?
- Where is she?
- I got the gun.
Where is she!!
Hangar 6.
And so...
the usual game plan is you
meet some rich older guy
for a weekend fling,
but you never showed up.
But now I got two of you.
So now I gotta start thinking
in pairs.
So you two decide to go
on a vacay,
you met at Penn Station...
And you disappear all on your
own.
You're never gonna get away
with this.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa.
I always get away with it.
Kyle.
Kyle, but I love you.
Oh, baby. They all love me.
What is that? 51? 52?
Give or take a few.
Spread out all over the world.
No one ever misses you.
My family will miss me.
Look, let me re-phrase that.
No one looks for you.
Not for very long.
By the time your hood comes off
in Tunisia or Armenia or Burma
your passport turns up
in the islands,
cops here have no jurisdiction,
we are gone...
no answers means, after a
couple days, no questions.
We're coming, honey!
The gun!
Close the door!
Close the damn door!
- Carly!
- Mom!!
Please give me a reason
to shoot you!
It's gonna be okay, baby.
It's gonna be okay.
Are you sure you
want to change your major?
I mean, you love design.
I do. I do, but...
I need to understand how he
manipulated me so easily.
You know, like, I don't know.
Maybe I can help someone else
who's in trouble not go there.
You know, Car, I could give you
this big speech about growing up,
but I think you've done enough
of that this past month.
And we are so proud
of the woman you've become.
Yes!
Oh I'm gonna miss you guys.
We're gonna miss you.
We love you so much.
It's just not gonna be the same
without you.
I know. It's gonna be a big,
empty house.