The Baby My Husband Lied About (2025) Movie Script
[ominous music]
[knock on door]
[woman gasps]
No. No.
[suspenseful music]
[vehicle approaches]
[keypad beeps]
[gate rumbles open]
I always forget
how big this place is.
[chuckles]
- It's just a house.
It's just a mansion.
[gentle music]
Hey. Bags to the west guest
suite, please. Thanks.
Uh, honey, here you go.
Oh, uh, please, we have uh,
people to help us with that.
Thanks.
I'll never get used
to all of this.
Yeah, it's something,
isn't it?
And I'm, I'm worried
we're gonna be late.
Oh, wouldn't even worry
about it. Mom's probably
too busy planning her party to
even notice we're here or not.
That's fine for you.
You're her perfect son.
But if we're late,
she'll blame me.
You know she's like that
with everybody, right?
Don't take it too personally.
It's been a year and a half
since we eloped and she still
goes on about how I denied
her the chance to watch
her only son walk down the
aisle. And it was your choice.
Think she's over that now.
Our wedding, our choice.
Our wedding, your choice.
[chuckles]
Well, as much as I'd like
to continue this debate,
I am getting
a little distracted.
Seven weeks today.
Can you believe it?
No, I still can't.
How'd I get so lucky?
[phone buzzes]
Oh, sorry.
[scoffs]
What's wrong?
Oh, uh just one of our
clients about seeing
the Fuller Park project.
They're having trouble selling.
Well, that's great, right?
Uh, yeah.
Come on, let's get
ready for the party.
The party, right.
[door opens]
Here we go.
[gentle guitar music]
[inhales and exhales deeply]
It really is great that you
are finally getting some
interest on those properties.
Yeah. But, it means
I might have to do a tiny bit
of work this weekend.
[chuckles]
- Don't burn yourself out.
You're allowed to take
a break every once in a while.
Yeah, I know, but I want
a comfortable life
when the baby comes.
Which also reminds me
that you need to have
some rest and relaxation
this weekend, okay?
Because I know how
intense my mother can be.
[sighs]
I just hope she doesn't
hate what I got her.
It is extremely difficult
finding something
for the woman
who has everything.
No, she's gonna love it.
I promise.
I was thinking that
maybe we could give her
a gift that she could brag
to her friends about.
Such as?
Such as... the grandbaby.
You know, maybe they could
announce today that they're
going to be grandparents.
It's still quite early.
I don't know if I feel
comfortable announcing
it to everyone yet.
Can we just keep it between us,
just for a little while longer?
You know what? You're right.
There's a lot going on today
and um, I want all eyes on you
when we announce it
and the baby. You ready?
As I'll ever be.
You look beautiful,
by the way.
Thank you. You look all right.
A-ha.
[indistinct spirited chatter]
[gentle classical music]
[woman giggles]
[gasps]
Oh!
[laughs happily]
- Hey, Mom.
- Darling.
- Mwah!
- Hi. Hello.
Hi.
Well, it's about time.
Where have you been?
Sorry, Mom, we uh,
we got caught up.
[laughs]
Um, happy anniversary.
Congratulations, Annabel.
Well, thank you, Jennifer.
And I trust the suite
is to your liking?
As usual, it's lovely.
Thank you.
That's for you.
Oh. Well, isn't
this interesting?
Uh, Jen put a lot of thought
and effort into it, Mom.
We uh, wanted to get you
something that you could keep
forever and was special.
Well, I appreciate
the sentiment.
Now you head out to the pool.
There's a lot of people
waiting for you.
Okay, great.
You look beautiful, Mom.
Thank you, darling. Enjoy.
- Thank you.
- Oh!
Even by Annabel standards,
this is some party.
[laughs]
You do know not everybody
lives like this?
Oh, I know. I live a very
privileged life, darling.
[laughs]
But I'm not gonna
take it for granted
because I have you
to keep me grounded.
Mm-hmm. Uh, there's Carrie
and Marcus. Let's say hi.
Um, you know what?
I'm not really in the mood
for Marcus tonight.
What is it with
you two lately?
You can't be together
for five minutes
without being at
each other's throats?
I don't know,
Marcus just keeps saying
he's a doctor, you know,
just like Dad,
and that I'm just in real
estate. You know I just...
I don't think he means
to upset you, Spencer.
Come on, it's a party.
Let's go party.
[giggles]
Come on.
Okay, fine.
I appreciate that.
Yeah.
Hi!
Oh, I'm so glad you're here.
I'm having a particularly bad
case of imposter syndrome.
Oh, it never changes.
No matter how many
of these parties I come to.
[chuckles]
Well, how's my
favorite cousin?
Uh, I'm your only cousin.
Business is booming, yeah?
Oh, here we go.
Buddy, I told you not to
start a business right now.
The Fuller Park units,
they're not selling, are they?
Well, luxury listings are
taking a little bit longer
to find the right buyer for.
So, uh, but you wouldn't
understand that 'cause
you're just a doctor.
- Oh.
- Spencer!
No, no, that was
good, he got me.
I still feel like
Annabel hates me.
No doubt Spencer's ex would
be fit right in here.
Apparently she was like the
daughter that Annabel never had.
[laughs]
- Uh...
- Hello, my darlings.
Hi, Mom.
- Auntie Vanessa.
- Spencer.
Ladies.
Hey.
I just had to
come and get my hugs
before I get another plate
of these delicious prawns.
Mom, it's canapes.
They bring it to you.
That's the entire point.
Oh no, I'm not going to wait.
[scoffs]
Oh uh, I'll leave you guys
to it. I'll see you in a bit.
All right.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, he gets to
go say hi to my dad
before I even had a chance
to talk to him, right.
You know what? I need a drink.
Speaking of drinks?
Oh, thank you.
Um, so about Annabel.
- Hmm.
One time she told me that
she could never understand
why Spencer ended
things with Maddie.
Oh, no.
It's bad, right?
Yeah. Uh, I miss
our double dates.
Me too.
Hmm.
Can you please tell me what's
going on with our husbands?
They're butting heads
all the time these days.
It's so strange, isn't it?
They used to be so close.
Hmm, well at least the guests
of honor are having a good time.
[clears throat]
- Thank you, darling.
Mm-hmm.
Forty years together.
Personally, I can't believe
William's hung on for this long.
Surely you don't mean
they're not as happy
as they'd have us believe.
[laughs]
No, he's definitely
hanging in there
because all of the family
money is Annabel's.
Hard agree.
You know, although
not all relationships
are perfect, right?
Oh, something you're
trying to tell me?
I'm just keeping it real.
Someone around here has to.
[laughs]
Enjoying yourself?
Yes, thank you.
Cheers to that.
Cheers.
William.
Annabel.
I'm so glad you could make it.
I wouldn't have missed it.
Well, I will let you see
to the rest of your guests.
Excuse me.
William.
What is that all about?
Talk about frosty.
Yeah. Yeah, there's no love
lost between those three.
Annabel and Vanessa
don't speak unless they have to
and I don't think William was
too keen on keeping in touch
after his brother died.
He's always been super
hands on with Marcus
but it was like
Vanessa never existed.
[ice clattering]
Mom sure knows how
to throw a party.
Yeah, well, she paid
enough for it.
Huh.
How are the uh,
how are the properties?
You know what? Uh, let's
just not talk about work.
Fair enough.
Spencer's had a pretty
tough relationship
with his father, right?
Yeah and I don't see it
changing anytime soon.
Spencer often feels like
he's um, letting his dad down.
He's disappointing him.
Marcus has mentioned
that in the past.
Well, speaking of
disappointing people,
I better go say hello to Annabel
before I get strung up
for not caring
about her anniversary.
[chuckles]
And if I do so now I can relax
for the rest of the evening.
Sure. I will
watch you from here.
Are you sure we can't come up
with like, a secret signal
in case I need your help?
Go, go, you're gonna be fine.
Annabel!
Hey Jen, uh can we talk?
Uh, sure.
Okay. Uh, it's just
a little sensitive.
It's... oh, heads up.
I wasn't sure if I should
tell you or not but
I think you have
the right to know.
Know what?
A couple months ago I was
working late at the clinic.
Marcus! Over here. I got
someone you gotta meet.
Okay, yeah, uh, one second.
You were saying?
You know what?
We shouldn't talk here.
Um, put this in your purse.
Don't show anyone,
including Spencer,
okay, until I have
a chance to explain.
Just trust me on that one.
- What is this?
I can't talk about it now,
but just trust me.
Just, you know what?
It will be dark in an hour.
Meet me in the back. Okay?
- Okay.
- Okay.
Hey, sorry, I just was...
No, no. Michael, Marcus.
Hey, Michael. Marcus.
[energetic jazz music]
Okay, girl, let's party!
Um, is everything okay
with Marcus?
As far as I know. Why?
Oh, there's Dr. Clarke.
Dr. Clarke. Dr. Clarke!
I feel like he
heard me, don't you?
Maybe. Marcus
tells me he's retiring
at the end of the month.
Oh, I must be one
of his last patients.
Did Annabel recommend him?
Yeah, I hated giving her
the satisfaction
but his clinic gets
excellent results, so.
When you say gets excellent
results, Jen, did it work?
Um...
It did! Didn't it?
Shh! Okay, but you cannot
tell anyone. Not even Marcus.
[coos]
[whispers] I'm seven weeks.
[laughs happily]
Spencer wanted to announce
it tonight but I said no.
So, if he finds out
that I told you...
I'm sorry.
I'm just so excited.
You're gonna be a great mom.
Spencer must be so excited.
He is. We both are.
[giggles happily]
Come here. Aw.
Mm!
[indistinct chatter]
Oh, there you are. I was
wondering where you went.
Oh, work calls.
You know how it is.
[fork clinks on glass]
Ladies and gentlemen, can
I have your attention, please?
I would love for you
to join me in toasting
my exceptionally talented
nephew, Dr. Marcus Taylor,
who just opened his own practice
at Napa Fertility Solutions.
An incredible achievement
and I could not be more proud.
[guests]: Hear, hear.
- Marcus.
- To Marcus!
- Thank you.
Thank you. Cheers.
Cheers.
[clears throat]
Yeah, excuse me, um,
thank you everyone.
I also have an announcement
to make. Um...
Spencer, what are you...
Mom, Dad, our gift
is much more exciting
than just a crystal vase.
Um, Jen and I would like
to give you a special gift.
You're gonna be grandparents.
[guests gasp]
My wife and I are
expecting our first baby.
[Annabel]: Oh! Oh! Oh!
[guests clapping]
- That's, Oh...
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Oh, my God.
[soft jazz music plays]
Hey. Where did you get off
to? Is everything okay?
Um, you seemed pretty busy
with your big announcement.
Why did you announce my
pregnancy to everyone
when we had agreed not to?
I'm sorry, honey. Uh, I think
I just got carried away was all.
Well, did it have something
to do with William's
big announcement about Marcus?
What? No, I'm really
happy for Marcus.
Uh, besides, I would never
let my ego get
in the way of what you want
or what you need.
And yet, you kind of did.
Um, I'm gonna...
[finger taps on glass]
I know we already said
this but I am so excited
for you two! Congratulations!
Oh, thank you, Vanessa.
I will plan your baby shower.
Okay, Vanessa.
It's, it's still quite early.
Well, there's so much to plan.
Right.
[softly] Sorry.
I am gonna be back
in a minute.
Where are you going?
Um, restroom.
Well, that's just
the start of it.
I am so excited for those two.
- Yeah. Let's get a drink!
- Yes.
[footsteps approaching]
[suspenseful music]
- Marcus?
[shrieks]
Ah, Marcus!
Help! Help! William, help me!
No!
Marcus! Marcus.
I don't, I don't think
he's breathing.
Marcus!
Ah! No! Please!
- Stay with me.
- Please, please.
It's okay, it's okay.
Clear the airway, please.
Marcus!
Stay with me, Marcus.
Stay with me. Stay with me.
Call the ambulance!
[exhales nervously]
[ominous music]
[sobbing] I love you.
[sobbing] Marcus, no.
Marcus, no.
No!
[sobbing continues]
[zipping]
[somber music]
[police radio chatter]
[exhales heavily]
Are you sure you don't
wanna stay here?
Um, Vanessa's gonna stay
with me. I have to get home
to call my family and
tell them what happened.
I'm so sorry, Carrie.
We're here for both of you,
whatever you need.
If there's anything,
you just let me know, okay?
Thank you.
Thanks, Jen.
[exhales shakily]
- I'll get the driver.
I'm very sorry for
your loss, Mr. Taylor.
Yeah, thank you.
I'd like to ask you a few
questions, if that's okay.
My family's pretty
heartbroken at the moment.
Um, you think
now's the best time?
This won't take long.
At the same time,
I am going to need the names
and contact details of everyone
who attended the party.
We will be performing
a full investigation,
and until we fully understand
what happened tonight,
we can't rule anything out.
Well, I'll talk to my mother
when she's up to it.
Of course.
The investigation will
be ongoing for several weeks,
I imagine, given the number
of potential witnesses.
But just quickly,
when was the last time
you saw Marcus Taylor alive?
Um, about 10 to 15 minutes
before he was found.
My father made an announcement
about his career and um,
well, we were are all
very happy for him.
And you said your wife was
alone when she found him?
I believe so, yes.
How would you describe your
relationship with Marcus?
[footsteps approach]
Uh, Marcus and I were,
were very close.
I considered Marcus more like
a brother than, than a cousin.
And can you think of anyone
who might want to hurt Marcus?
No. Marcus was
well-loved by everybody.
Um, if you'll excuse me.
Are you okay?
Of course I'm not okay.
No, honey, I, I'm sorry,
I just meant that...
I heard you tell the police
that you and Marcus were close.
You know, that's, that's not
how it was between you two.
Not lately, anyway.
Honey, you heard
what the officer said.
The circumstances surrounding
Marcus' death are unclear.
There's going to be
an investigation.
I didn't think it was
the best time to tell him
that Marcus and I had
been clashing.
Well, you should have
just been honest.
You've got nothing to hide.
Have you?
I was in shock.
I wasn't thinking straight.
I mean, it's too late to go back
on it now anyways.
They don't need to know
the entire existence
of me and Marcus' relationship.
That's not what I'm saying.
You've put me
in a difficult position.
What am I supposed
to say if the police start
asking me questions again?
Are you expecting me
to lie, too?
No, honey, of course not.
[exhales]
Actually, there is
something that I haven't had
the chance to tell you.
Marcus wanted to talk to me
tonight about something.
He said it was urgent.
That's why I was looking
for him around back.
He told me to meet him there.
Wait, what?
Did you ever figure out
what it was about or?
Not really,
but I keep thinking,
what if I just kept him talking?
You know, he wouldn't have
been anywhere near those steps.
That's what we think happened,
right? That he,
he fell and hit his head?
Honey,
the police are gonna be able
to figure out what happened.
No matter what you think,
you wouldn't have
been able to stop it.
There's no need to overthink
it right now, okay?
Okay.
[distant police radio chatter]
I think we should
go check on my mom.
Sure.
[somber music]
[lid pops]
[drink burbles]
[breath whooshes]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, Mom.
There you are.
You okay?
Hardly.
Is there anything we can do?
Well, I'm comforted
to know that we're all under
the same roof tonight.
But I'd like you to stay
through the week. Both of you.
I think it's important that we
should be together as a family
at a time like this.
Yeah, I think we can uh,
make that work
if you think it'll help.
- Of course.
- Okay, good.
I'm gonna head upstairs.
Okay.
I'm just gonna stay with
Mom for a few minutes.
[footsteps retreat]
[exhales]
[birds chirping]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey.
You okay?
Mm-hmm.
You?
Uh... sure.
I'm off to see Carrie.
Do you wanna come?
Um, honey, you mind if I take
a rain check on that one?
I just, I have a lot of work
I need to catch up on.
But if I could even concentrate
on it is anyone's guess.
I understand.
I'll talk to you later.
- Okay.
[suspenseful music]
[sobbing]
Thank you for getting
me out of the house.
Is that his sweater?
Yeah.
Seeing Marcus's wardrobe
and looking at his things
and wearing them, it just
makes me feel closer to him.
How is Vanessa holding up?
Um, she's spending most
of the time in her room.
The police called this morning.
Their instinct is that he
tripped in the dark
and fell down the stairs.
I mean, that's obviously
what happened.
Like, what else could it be?
I guess they have to
rule out foul play.
Ugh.
[pained exhale]
So, something happened
last night,
before Marcus died.
Go on.
Marcus gave me this.
He specifically said not
to show anyone, even Spencer.
Have you opened it?
Not yet. He asked me not to
until he'd had
a chance to explain.
Now I feel weird about it.
He was being really secretive.
He asked me to meet him
around back at the party.
Well, I was wondering what
he was doing back there
in the first place.
[envelope crinkles]
Spencer's test results?
What? Wh-what's wrong?
I don't understand.
He can't be sterile.
The lab must
have made a mistake.
There's, there's no way
this could be right.
Marcus must have
come across this somehow
and thought I should know.
But why would he
be the one to show me?
Why not Dr. Clarke?
These results can't be
reliable. I mean,
you're obviously pregnant
and Spencer's the father.
But if this report is correct,
then there's no way he can be.
You have to talk to Spencer.
Not until I find out more.
Where are you going then?
I'm gonna speak to Dr. Clarke.
I'm gonna catch him off guard.
[knock on door]
Jen, what can I do for you?
We need to talk.
I need to ask you a few
questions about Marcus.
Um...
What can you tell me
about this report?
I...
You knew about
this, didn't you?
Jen, please don't get
involved in things that...
What things?
I...
Is what it says on this
piece of paper true?
Is my husband sterile?
I was going through
one of my filing cabinets
when I came across some results
for some tests that I requested
for Spencer a few months ago.
These results?
I have no idea how you got
those but Jen, I am so sorry.
How could you miss
something this important?
Perhaps it's my age.
But what it says
on here is true?
Yes.
Spencer can't possibly be
the biological father
of your child.
Well then, who is?
I don't know the answer
to that question.
How could you not know?!
I wanted to inform you
straight away but, but,
But what?
It doesn't matter. I will try
to find out who the donor is.
But as a family friend,
and for everybody's benefit,
with what's happened,
please just give me
the time to do that.
Somebody needs to be held
accountable and I need to know
whose baby I'm carrying.
[doorbell chimes]
Hey.
Hey.
How, how'd it go
with Dr. Clarke?
Um, he confirmed that Spencer
can't have children
and that there's no way
he can be the baby's father.
Jen, that's terrible.
I'm so sorry.
Oh.
Come on in.
I'm sure Dr. Clarke knows
more than he's letting on.
Maybe if I look through my
medical records,
that would tell me something.
Well, when are you
going to talk to Spencer?
I wanna gather all the
information I can first.
He's gonna wanna know whose
sample they used instead of his.
He'd want to help you, Jen.
But what if he can't handle
the fact that I am pregnant
with another man's baby?
What if he decides he doesn't
want to be with me anymore?
He'd never think like
that. He adores you.
While you were out,
I was going through
some of Marcus' things
and I found something.
His work phone.
[suspenseful music]
He didn't take it with him
to the party and I'd completely
forgotten about it until now.
Okay?
I was scrolling through
and I found some messages
that I think you're
gonna want to see.
Doesn't deserve what?
Why would Marcus
not tell me this?
I'm so sorry, Carrie. This
must be hard for you, too.
Had you noticed anything
different about Marcus lately?
Uh, I guess he was being
a bit more distant.
But if Marcus knew this,
he would have told me.
You don't think
Spencer has something
to do with this, do you?
No, he and Marcus
were clashing lately
but he would never
do anything to hurt you.
- I'm gonna try this number.
- No.
No, we don't know who this
is or what they're capable of.
I think we should call
the police.
Let's first find all
the information ourselves
and then we'll go to the police.
Maybe we'll recognize the voice.
Either way, just hang up when
you hear their voice.
Don't let them know who you are.
[call beeps on]
[call rings]
[call clicks off]
[phone vibrates]
"Whoever this is, stay out
of it, or you'll regret it."
What are you going to do?
[birds chirping]
Thank you.
Thanks.
[footsteps approaching]
How's everyone holding up?
Oh, hey Mom. Did
you get some sleep?
Oh, not really.
Any plans for the day?
Well, Carrie's going
through Marcus's things.
I said I'd give her a hand.
I see. It's a little early
for that, don't you think?
That's what I thought
but she said it makes her
feel closer to him.
Oh, Well, let her know
we're thinking about her.
Since uh, Jen's taking our
car, uh can I borrow yours?
I'm seeing
Andrew Clarke for brunch
but I can drop you
first, if that works?
Sure.
Well, try and enjoy your day.
[curious music]
You would tell me if
this was all
too much for you, wouldn't you?
Of course I would.
No, I, I wanna be here
because if Marcus was involved
in any of this, I want to know.
- Let's go in, then.
- Let's review.
I'll look around. You keep
the receptionist talking.
Hundred percent sure
he won't be there?
How may I help you?
Hi, I'm Carrie Taylor,
Dr. Marcus Taylor's wife.
Yes, of course.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you. I've been meaning
to stop by his office
and collect a few of his things.
I just haven't had
the chance yet. Do you think
you could help me with that?
Of course. Please, follow me.
Thank you.
[suspenseful music builds]
The nurses packed some
of the things up already.
Yeah, I'll uh, figure it out.
I'm so sorry. I should get
back to work but again,
take all the time you need.
Um, could you
ha-, hand me that?
Sure.
He uh, bought this for me
when we first met.
We were both in Thailand.
It was a few years ago.
On separate bachelor and
bachelorette parties,
if you can believe
that coincidence.
That's really sweet.
He um, he approached me at
a bar, with like, the cheesiest
pick up line, but I didn't mind
because he had a nice smile.
He asked me to dinner the
next night and we were walking
along the beach and we saw one
of those stands
that sells souvenirs.
And this one caught my eye.
Completely overpriced,
of course, but...
I told him to keep it here
so that he could look at it
and think of that night
and, and smile.
[sobbing]
Sorry, I'm rambling.
[tense music building]
[frame thuds]
Did you hear that?
Uh...
[breathes shakily]
[glass shatters]
It just slipped out of my
hands. I'm so sorry.
Ugh, I'm a mess.
It's all right.
Thanks so much for your help.
[breathing nervously]
Oh, God. Did you
find anything?
Yep.
Um, what are they?
Medical files.
One is mine and Spencer's
and the other is for
an anonymous donor.
Okay. I thought everything
medical was digital these days?
Dr. Clarke has
resisted to change.
Do you think the two
files are linked?
I found them
locked in his desk.
There must be some reason
why these two files are hidden
and all the others
are stored in cabinets.
We can't open these here.
Okay.
Let's go.
[insects chirping]
So, we still don't have a
name for the second donor.
But we do have the name
of the nurse, Beatriz Morales.
An older woman who looked
after me and Spencer.
She was really kind.
Maybe I can find her number.
Hmm.
Oh, got it. Maybe
she knows something.
Susannah Barclay. Does that
name mean anything to you?
Not that I could think of.
Look, Spencer donated his
sample on the same date
and at roughly the
same time as Donor 13078.
It looks like they got mixed up.
Which means Donor 13078,
whoever he is,
could be the biological
father of my baby.
Well, what do they
mean by photographs?
Yeah, I read somewhere that
donors will often submit photos
from childhood so that
when clients are choosing,
they have a better idea of the
genes they're working with.
You know, eye color, hair color,
and so on.
Looks like somebody didn't
want this donors identity
to be discovered.
But could you really identify
a grown adult
from childhood photos?
Not if it was a random donor.
But if it was somebody
you might know.
Then what would they do to
keep their identity a secret?
Somebody's taken the files.
They were in my top drawer.
Locked in there.
Now look, you and I
have the only copies.
Mine are locked up
safely at home. Amy!
Yeah?
Was somebody
in my office today?
No, don't think so.
Although, Dr. Taylor's wife
did stop by the clinic.
She picked up
a few of his things.
Thank you, Amy.
That'll be all.
Listen, I think I can
find them.
Certain I know who took them.
[tense music]
[phone vibrates]
These were taken
the day we got engaged.
Oh, they're such great shots.
Oh, I never knew Marcus had
blond hair when he was a baby.
I've never seen this one.
What a sweet photo.
Oh, I still haven't spoken
to Spencer about the baby.
You know there's never going
to be a good time
to tell him, right?
It's just, his behavior has
been kind of erratic lately.
I have no idea
how he's going to react.
I got you.
[car approaches]
Dr. Clarke.
Jen?
Why did Beatriz Morales
leave the clinic?
What happens between me and
my employees is confidential,
as I'm sure you understand.
I couldn't possibly comment.
I'm sure the local residents
and the medical board
would be very interested
to hear what goes on
behind the scenes at their
leading fertility center.
You wouldn't.
It would embarrass the Taylors.
Annabel would never forgive you.
Why don't you tell me
what I need to know
and we can leave it at that?
You've been working with
Beatriz Morales for years.
Why did you suddenly fire her?
Fired? I never fired her.
She retired.
She'd been planning
to do it for years.
This is really
none of your business.
I need answers, Dr. Clarke.
First you mix up my husband's
sample with somebody else,
and then the nurse
on file suddenly retires?
Did you take the files, Jen?
Who else has access to
the samples, other than you?
[stammers]
- My nurse, uh, lab technician.
Wh-what's this got to do with?
Is everything okay,
Dr. Clarke?
You seem very anxious.
Who replaced Beatriz Morales?
Well, I don't see
how that's relevant.
It's a simple question.
Fine. A recently qualified
young nurse left her resume
at our reception desk a couple
of weeks before Bea left.
I was in need of some help
at the clinic
and her references
were exemplary.
Jen, whatever you're getting
at here, you're wrong.
And taking that file,
it's illegal.
I could have you arrested.
Could I also have
you arrested?
Please. Excuse me.
[engine starts]
[gentle birdsong]
[footsteps approaching]
[clears throat]
Hey.
Hi.
So, listen, I know we said
we'd spend a few more days here
but um, I was thinking
we should head home tonight.
I can't leave Carrie. Not yet.
Carrie has Vanessa
and other people here.
Mom's always here she can
talk to, and, and Dad.
No offense, but I can't
imagine Carrie wanting to talk
to either of those
two about her feelings.
Fine. But um,
you don't need to spend
every waking moment with her.
She needs me, Spencer.
Yeah.
Does your dad always
spend this much time
locked in his office?
Yeah. He has for years.
Remind me when the baby comes
to do the exact opposite.
I didn't get to spend a lot of
time with him as a kid and uh,
well, I intend to do
things differently.
Uh, Spencer, wait.
Do you have a minute?
Uh, actually,
sorry honey, I don't.
I have to get to the showroom
to set up a viewing, so.
Okay, well make some time
later. It's important.
Of course.
I'll grab a coffee and
bring it down to you.
Sounds good. I uh,
I really have to run.
[upbeat music]
[Amy and Annabel laughing]
I agree. I love
travelling as well.
Yeah, I loved it over there.
Food was amazing.
But I am happy to be back.
Jennifer? Jennifer.
Hey, Annabel.
I thought you were spending
the afternoon with Carrie.
Uh, not until later today.
Jennifer, this is Amy Collins.
She's the daughter of a friend
of mine that I've known
since kindergarten.
Can you imagine?
I'm surprised our paths
haven't crossed before now.
I've been travelling Asia
for most of this year.
Well, it's lovely to meet
you, Amy.
I'm off to meet Spencer.
I'm just waiting for coffees.
Oh. Well, we should go.
You should get off your feet.
Oh, it's fine.
You should sit. Really.
Ready?
- Mm-hmm.
"Me and my
favorite godmother."
[phone beeps on]
[call dials]
Hey, is everything okay?
Dr. Clarke's new nurse,
Amy Collins,
is Annabel's goddaughter,
and they're super close.
Listen, you knew what you're
getting yourself into.
It's too late to
complain about it now.
Spencer?
I gotta go.
I'll talk to you later.
[call beeps off]
Hey, you were uh, you were
quicker than I thought you'd be.
Uh, what was all that about?
Oh um, one of my
realtors is having trouble
closing a deal, so.
Well, it didn't sound
like you were talking
to one of your employees.
Honey, is, is everything okay?
I'm just worried about
Carrie, that's all.
I get it. I feel for her.
I really do.
But shouldn't you be
focusing on you and the baby?
Hmm? Why don't you
go back to the house?
Mom and Dad are out apparently,
so you can have the whole place
to yourself. And if I don't
get too caught up with work
I'll come back and join you.
Good idea. I think
I'll do that.
- Okay.
- Hmm.
[rattling in distance]
[tense music]
[exhales]
[lock clicks]
[footsteps pass]
[breathes shakily]
[door banging]
[knocking on door]
Jen? Jen, you in there?
[exhales shakily]
Yes. Yes, I'm here.
Honey, what's wrong?
Are you okay?
There's somebody in our room
going through our things.
What? Did they hurt you?
I, I hid in here
to get away from them.
Okay, just yeah,
stand up for a second.
If you didn't see them,
maybe they fled.
Um, okay. Everything's okay.
Now just breathe. Just breathe,
okay. Here, it's okay.
Um, let's go have a look, okay?
[exhales]
Well Jen, I think it's safe
to say that they're gone.
Why would somebody do this?
Well, presumably looking
for money and valuables.
Uh, it looks like all my
jewelry is still here.
Do you think they escaped
from the balcony?
It's quite possible.
[tense music]
Are you sure there's
nothing missing?
Uh, not that I can see.
Well, I uh, I better call Mom.
Just tell her what happened.
Oh, please, just clean it up.
Well, nothing of mine's
missing but the security system
has been disconnected.
Well, that explains why
it didn't go off.
And if that's
easily tampered with
then it's not up
for the job, is it?
Now what I can't wrap my head
around is why they bothered
breaking and entering
and didn't take anything.
Obviously Jen interrupted them.
Why would they go straight
upstairs? They didn't even
touch the ground floor.
It's like they knew exactly
what they were looking for.
Perhaps we should not
overreact, Annabel,
and just be grateful that
nothing was actually stolen.
I'm calling the police.
And let's see if they think
that I'm overreacting.
Yes, because they haven't
been here enough lately.
Police? I'd like to
report a break-in.
[suspenseful music]
None of the other rooms
were even touched.
They were after the files.
Somebody's clearly
pretty desperate
to get their hands on them.
Look, I've been thinking,
the last thing I'd want is for
anything to happen to you.
You've been through enough.
Maybe I shouldn't have gotten
you involved in all of this.
Jen, it's fine.
I'm not leaving you
to do this by yourself.
And I need to know
what happened to Marcus.
We're gonna see this through,
together, no matter
what it takes.
Are you sure?
You're family.
Of course I'm sure.
Okay, well, I'll see you soon.
[call beeps off]
[sighing]
[wistful music]
[photo crinkles]
[gasps]
[shaky inhale]
What the?
[door creaks open]
The stolen folders.
And what are these?
Another copy.
[exhales nervously]
Barclay.
Does that name
mean anything to you?
Hey. Wow, you look beautiful.
Are you uh, coming to dinner?
You know, actually I'm not
feeling so great.
Um, morning sickness, I guess.
If it's okay with you,
I think I'll skip dinner.
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
Is there anything I could
bring you?
I'll be fine once
I lie down for a bit.
Okay, well call me
if you need me, okay?
Okay. Um
um, does your mom
have a middle name?
Uh yeah, it's Susannah.
Why do you ask?
[ominous beat]
I've just been thinking
about baby names.
It might be nice to use it
somewhere if we have a girl.
You'd really consider that?
Sure. It might help me
get in her good books.
[chuckles softly]
It's a lovely thought, honey.
Call me if you need me, okay?
Okay.
[tense music]
[phone ringing]
Everything okay?
I'm coming over.
Annabel is Susannah Barclay.
The name written on the donor
file. She used her middle name
and her maiden name
to create a pseudonym.
So, the anonymous donor
is somebody close to Annabel.
Um, give me a second.
I'm gonna send you something.
[shutter snaps]
[phone pings]
[exhales]
It's the baby shot of
Marcus from my house.
It's also the photo that
was missing from the hard copy
of the file, for Donor 13078.
Somebody must have
photocopied it before the photo
was ripped out, and somehow,
a, a copy of it ended up
hidden in a secret compartment
in William's office.
So, William's behind this?
I, I don't know. Maybe?
But either way, I need to get
these files out of here
before they figure out
what I've done.
Just to be clear,
your secret donor is Marcus?
It's looking that way.
But we were, we were gonna
start planning a family and I...
But, but remember the messages
on Marcus's second phone?
Yeah, I don't think Marcus knew.
The mix-up at the clinic
was deliberate.
Somebody accidentally swapped
Marcus's with Spencer's?
Because if Spencer
couldn't have children,
he and Marcus being cousins,
they would share
some of the same genetic makeup.
Exactly.
And we know Dr. Clarke knew
that Spencer was sterile
but is he capable of
orchestrating something
as underhanded as this?
He was about to retire.
Why would he risk his reputation
as a respected physician,
and for what gain?
Well, if he's not behind
this then who else knows that
Spencer can't have children?
What if it's Spencer?
[rustling]
What if he's behind
all of this in some
elaborate plan to cover up
his own sterility?
He can't be. This is your
husband we're talking about.
I hope you're right.
But what if you're not?
You know, I've caught him...
I've caught him lying
a few times lately.
I can't believe
I'm saying this but
I don't know if
I can trust him anymore.
Jen.
What if he
asked Marcus for help
and Marcus refused,
and that's why
they'd fallen out?
I mean, we've been struggling to
find a reason for the fact
that they couldn't
stand each other lately.
What if this is it?
Jen, there must be
some other explanation.
Maybe, but I'm
struggling to find one.
He doesn't feel like
the man I married anymore.
What if he's betrayed us both?
Come over as soon as
you can get away.
Okay, bye.
[call beeps off]
[keys rattle]
[screaming]
[grunts]
[ominous music]
Carrie. Carrie!
Can you hear me?
Please wake up.
You're gonna be okay.
You're gonna be okay.
An ambulance is on its way.
You're going to be fine, okay?
[distant sirens approaching]
I'll let you know if we
have any more questions.
Thank you.
Why do you look so familiar?
[tense music]
[exhales]
Amy Collins.
[call dials]
You've reached Detective
Matthews. Leave a message.
Detective Matthews,
please give me a call
when you get this.
I found a note I think
you might want to see.
What did Carrie
ever do to deserve this?
I know, after all
she's been through.
But the doctors think
she'll make it through, right?
They need to do some more
tests but
she's conscious and responsive
so that's the main thing.
The police called yesterday.
They've ruled Marcus's death
an accident. Officially.
What?
I thought the police said
that they'd need several weeks
before they make
a final determination?
I know.
But the case is now closed
and now we can move forward.
As hard as it's gonna be.
We have the baby to think about.
And he or she will give Mom
and Dad
something nice to focus on.
This is the grandchild
they've always wanted.
Were your parents pressuring
you to have children?
I mean, a little.
But what parent doesn't
want to be a grandparent?
You know, it means that
the family can live on
when they're gone.
And you never thought about
having kids with Maddie?
You were together
ten years, right?
I mean, sure,
we thought about it.
But you know,
the timing was never right.
I guess...
I always knew, deep down inside,
that things wouldn't work out.
Everything's okay between
us though, right?
Of course.
A lot has happened.
But you're right,
we just need to make
the best of the situation.
Stay as positive as possible.
Yeah.
[footsteps receding]
[ominous music]
[phone beeps off]
[phone beeps on]
[tense music]
Listen, I want out.
Hurting people
was never the plan.
I could go to jail for this.
[door shuts]
I gotta go.
[call beeps off]
Oh, sorry, I didn't hear you.
I just walked in.
Is Dr. Clarke available?
You're Jennifer Taylor,
right? We're expecting him in
but he must be running late.
You're more than welcome
to take a seat and wait.
That's all right.
I'll come back later.
[door opens]
[call dials]
Detective Matthews.
It's Jen Taylor.
I know you're about to close.
Marcus's case
but before you do...
Mrs. Taylor, this case
is still very much open,
particularly after what just
happened to Carrie Taylor.
Uh, so you didn't tell my
husband that you've already
recorded the case
as an accidental death?
I did not.
And what about the break-in
that Annabel Taylor reported
a few days ago? Is that
still being investigated?
What break-in?
[ominous music]
Thank you, Detective.
[brakes squeal]
[tense music]
[zipping]
[distant thudding]
Hello?
Is somebody there?
[exhales]
[ominous music]
What are you doing here?
No. No!
No, no, no, no, no, please.
I, I haven't told anyone.
I promise.
I've done everything
you've asked. Please! No!
[gasps]
No. No.
[breathes shakily]
[call rings]
911, what is your emergency?
I need an ambulance.
[knocking]
Vanessa. Vanessa!
[knocking continues]
Jen.
I'm sorry to just
show up like this.
I wasn't sure if you'd be here
or at the hospital with Carrie.
I was just on my way back.
I just stopped by
to grab her a few things.
Vanessa, I don't know
who else I can trust.
Can I come in?
Yes, of course. Of course.
Come on.
Marcus might be the
biological father of my baby.
I know. It's hard to believe.
But a few days ago
I found out that Spencer
can't have children.
- What?
Meaning, it couldn't have been
his sample that made
the treatment successful.
We found this photo of Marcus
in a file
of one of the clinic's
anonymous donors.
The donor file was attached
to Spencer's and my file.
That might not mean anything.
Things were off
between Spencer and Marcus.
And Carrie and I
couldn't figure out why.
Spencer knew he was sterile for
years. His ex confirmed it.
Marcus was a good person,
Jen. He would never harm
anybody that he cared about.
I'm not sure that Marcus
knew it was his.
From what I can tell,
he wanted to tell me
but somebody stopped him.
Stopped?
You mean
you don't think your husband
had something to do with this?
I can't see who
else it could be.
I'm gonna make us some tea.
I was married to William's
brother until he died
about a decade ago.
We had a difficult marriage.
And back then,
William was very
charming.
I'm ashamed to say
we had a brief affair.
And you got pregnant.
He forced me to pass
Marcus off as my husband's
and said if I told anybody
the truth, he would
single-handedly make
sure my baby disappeared
and I would never
see Marcus again.
Did Annabel know
about the affair?
Not to my knowledge.
But I wouldn't
put anything past her.
Yeah, actually me neither.
[phone buzzes]
[inhales shakily]
What is it?
I'm, I'm going back to the
Taylors to grab my things.
I, I don't feel safe
there anymore.
I better go with you.
No, you stay here.
Spencer is probably at work.
I'll be in and out before
they even know I'm there.
I need to get the files.
I'm gonna go to the police
and tell them everything.
Come back here
when you're done.
[phone buzzing]
Uh, it's Spencer.
Well, at least you'll
know where he's at.
[call beeps on]
Hey.
[Spencer]: Hey um, I was
just thinking about you.
Were you?
Where are you? Are you at
the hospital with Carrie?
No.
Listen, Jen, I heard what
happened to Dr. Clarke
and I know you must
be thinking that I...
Did you hurt him?
Were you the one who
killed Marcus?
Did you arrange for
Carrie to be attacked?
Jen, I...
Did you kill Beatriz Morales?
What? No, Jen, that... you have
to believe me.
It wasn't me.
I never intended
for anyone to get hurt.
I wish I could believe you.
Meet me somewhere.
Um, or I can come to you.
Where are you?
Listen, I know that we've
been distant this week but
I also know that you wanted
to talk. So, let's do it.
I love you, Jen.
You have to understand,
I did this for us.
Did what, Spencer?
What exactly did you do?
No, not on the phone.
Then where? The house.
- No, don't come to the...
- Spencer?
[call beeps off]
Spencer?
Everything okay?
Um, sure.
Be as quick as you can.
Who was that?
Oh, uh, that was just,
that was just somebody
from work. But I won't
bore you with the details.
Come out to the pool.
I'll pour you a drink.
Mom. This has gotten
so out of control.
I did what I had to do to get
you what you want, Spencer,
a child. A family of your own.
Yeah, but no one was ever
supposed to die.
If I had known that,
I wouldn't have come to you.
What's done is done.
Now we can't take it back.
I'll see you downstairs.
[inhales and exhales deeply]
[blows out breath]
[door opens]
[tense music]
[zipping]
Jennifer?
There you are.
Oh, Annabel, hi.
Sorry but I can't talk right
now. Spencer's expecting me.
I believe you'll find him in
the office with his father.
Going somewhere?
Um, please, I...
I have to admit, you're
smarter than I thought you were.
It wasn't Spencer. It was you.
Well, I warned you several
times to stop.
I warned you. And you refused.
Those threatening messages,
that was you.
You should be
thanking me, Jen.
You got what you wanted,
didn't you.
A baby.
It's the only thing
you've ever cared about.
And if you hadn't gone on and on
for such a long time
about wanting to start a family,
we wouldn't have had to go
to such great lengths
to make it happen for you.
If anyone was pressuring
Spencer, it was you and William.
[laughs incredulously]
That's not what Spencer saw.
He said he couldn't give you
the only thing in the world
that you dreamed of,
a child of your own.
And what did you do about it?
I thought you had
all the answers.
[trembling exhale]
Did you try to
kill Dr. Clarke?
Well, unfortunately,
he gave me no choice.
He's not blameless. He knew
exactly what he was doing.
By helping you swap
Marcus's sample with Spencer's?
Did Marcus know?
Marcus shouldn't have
found out.
But Clarke was such
a disorganized fool,
leaving his files laying
all over the place.
I should not have trusted
him with keeping copies.
What about Amy Collins?
You had her beat up
Carrie and Beatriz.
My goddaughter has
secrets of her own.
Secrets that require money.
And given the right amount,
she would do just
about anything for me.
Let me go. Let me go!
You are not getting away
with this, Annabel.
You might want
to rethink that call.
[ominous music]
[file slaps on desk]
So
everything I suspected about
you and your mother is true.
If you say so.
Now are you gonna
help me or not?
[scoffs]
[laughs incredulously]
Please, don't do this,
Annabel. Don't do this.
[footsteps approaching]
Annabel!
What the hell are you doing?
Mom, please, don't do this.
Put the gun down.
Don't come any closer.
Honey, please, be rational.
You're clearly not well.
I'm relieved that
I don't have to pretend
to be part of
a perfect marriage.
What are you talking about?
Because it's exhausting.
Mom, please let's
just talk about this.
There's no need to let this
get even more out of hand.
Oh no, there's every need.
Listen to me, if anything
happens to Jen or that baby.
It's all about the babies,
isn't it, William?
I'm not as stupid
as you think I am.
I know about your
affair with Vanessa.
And I know that
Marcus was your son.
Dad, what?
[tense music]
What did you do?
Oh, you haven't been able
to put it together?
Oh, are you really
that clueless, William?
She killed him.
You killed him.
[footsteps approaching]
Expecting someone?
[scoffs]
I'm not doing this anymore.
Okay, especially since Spencer
announced the pregnancy
to everyone.
Jen has a right
to know the truth.
And what is that exactly?
Because there's a paper trail
saying that you're the donor,
just like any other
anonymous donor going through.
Clarke's clinic.
And that little mix up,
well, it was just
an unfortunate accident.
That was for my family.
That wasn't yours to take.
There's no need to be rash,
Marcus.
We have an agreement. Remember?
And you just
started your business.
This would be a very public
trial and your business
would be decimated before
you even started.
That's not an agreement.
That's blackmail.
But you know what? I don't care.
So do whatever
the hell you wanna do.
I'm warning you.
Yeah? Or what?
I'm gonna do what I should have
done weeks ago.
There's nothing you can say
to stop me.
Marcus, no!
[grunting]
[thudding]
[breathing shakily]
[tense music]
You killed my son.
No!
Mom, stop! What are you doing?
Spencer, don't come
any closer.
Mom.
[grunts]
- Jen!
[grunting]
Mom!
[thudding]
Mom!
[breathing shakily]
I think the bullet
just grazed me.
Help is on the way.
You're gonna be okay, Dad.
Thanks, Spence.
Jen, please forgive me.
No, I was just
scared of losing you.
I never wanted you to get hurt.
You've been living
a lie for months.
I felt like a failure.
I always have.
And the worse
that it got for me,
the more Marcus morphed
into the perfect son
that my father always wanted,
the harder it was for me.
Well, I guess the sample
swapping was Annabel's idea?
She was just trying
to protect me.
I didn't know it was happening
until it was already done.
What about the fact
that you can't have children?
I know you found out years ago,
way before we even met.
I was hoping that
it was all some mistake.
That there was still
a possibility
that you and I could.
Dr. Clarke, he insisted
on doing all these tests,
and I, I didn't know what to do.
So you went to your
mother for help?
Yes.
God. Why didn't you
just come to me?
Marcus might still be alive.
Then I think that Mom just,
I think she panicked.
Neither of us
wanted Marcus to die.
[inhales deeply]
You knew what she did and you
didn't do anything about it.
Which makes you just as much
to blame as she is.
[distant sirens approaching]
[somber music]
I'm just glad they
could stop the bleeding.
I'll be fine, thanks.
What are you gonna tell them?
Everything.
Is there any way?
After what you did?
Let me make one thing clear,
our marriage is over.
Wait, I can't go to jail.
You have to help me!
You should have thought
about that before you started
ruining people's lives.
[ambulance doors shut]
[ambulance engine starts]
[gentle music]
[birds chirping]
Look at you.
Oh, he's so cute.
He's grown so much.
Maybe because he
won't stop nursing.
Marcus was the same way.
Okay, my turn.
I need cuddles.
[giggles]
[baby coos]
Oh, hi.
Oh.
[all laughing happily]
Oh, are you getting any sleep?
I'm exhausted. But I'm happy.
Did you hear? Amy Collins
has been arrested.
I did hear that, yeah.
Good.
Well, now we can
finally move on.
And do our best to start again.
Oh, you're just the sweetest
little boy, Lucas.
[laughs happily]
He looks just like Marcus.
He does. And he would have
loved this little guy.
I wish he could have been
here to see this, too.
Yeah, yeah.
[Lucas cries]
Ooh, ah.
Oh, just put him in
the bassinet. It's okay.
Oh, okay. There you go. Yeah.
Soother in. There we go.
Yeah.
[sighs]
Okay, ladies, there is
another reason for my visit.
Ooh, very intrigued.
Yes.
I know things haven't been
easy but
I would love for Lucas to have
the type of close-knit family
I've always dreamed
of having for myself.
So, Vanessa, you're his
grandmother.
I want you to grandmother
to your heart's content.
[chuckles lovingly]
That includes diaper
changing duties.
I would love nothing more.
And Carrie, you've been
a true friend this past year,
even after everything
you've been through.
Will you please
be Lucas's godmother?
Of course.
We will be here for
you, no matter what.
She's right. There's
no getting rid of us now.
That means so much to me,
both of you.
It's the four of us
against the world.
- Yeah.
- Yes.
Come here. Aw.
[Lucas cries]
[upbeat music]
[knock on door]
[woman gasps]
No. No.
[suspenseful music]
[vehicle approaches]
[keypad beeps]
[gate rumbles open]
I always forget
how big this place is.
[chuckles]
- It's just a house.
It's just a mansion.
[gentle music]
Hey. Bags to the west guest
suite, please. Thanks.
Uh, honey, here you go.
Oh, uh, please, we have uh,
people to help us with that.
Thanks.
I'll never get used
to all of this.
Yeah, it's something,
isn't it?
And I'm, I'm worried
we're gonna be late.
Oh, wouldn't even worry
about it. Mom's probably
too busy planning her party to
even notice we're here or not.
That's fine for you.
You're her perfect son.
But if we're late,
she'll blame me.
You know she's like that
with everybody, right?
Don't take it too personally.
It's been a year and a half
since we eloped and she still
goes on about how I denied
her the chance to watch
her only son walk down the
aisle. And it was your choice.
Think she's over that now.
Our wedding, our choice.
Our wedding, your choice.
[chuckles]
Well, as much as I'd like
to continue this debate,
I am getting
a little distracted.
Seven weeks today.
Can you believe it?
No, I still can't.
How'd I get so lucky?
[phone buzzes]
Oh, sorry.
[scoffs]
What's wrong?
Oh, uh just one of our
clients about seeing
the Fuller Park project.
They're having trouble selling.
Well, that's great, right?
Uh, yeah.
Come on, let's get
ready for the party.
The party, right.
[door opens]
Here we go.
[gentle guitar music]
[inhales and exhales deeply]
It really is great that you
are finally getting some
interest on those properties.
Yeah. But, it means
I might have to do a tiny bit
of work this weekend.
[chuckles]
- Don't burn yourself out.
You're allowed to take
a break every once in a while.
Yeah, I know, but I want
a comfortable life
when the baby comes.
Which also reminds me
that you need to have
some rest and relaxation
this weekend, okay?
Because I know how
intense my mother can be.
[sighs]
I just hope she doesn't
hate what I got her.
It is extremely difficult
finding something
for the woman
who has everything.
No, she's gonna love it.
I promise.
I was thinking that
maybe we could give her
a gift that she could brag
to her friends about.
Such as?
Such as... the grandbaby.
You know, maybe they could
announce today that they're
going to be grandparents.
It's still quite early.
I don't know if I feel
comfortable announcing
it to everyone yet.
Can we just keep it between us,
just for a little while longer?
You know what? You're right.
There's a lot going on today
and um, I want all eyes on you
when we announce it
and the baby. You ready?
As I'll ever be.
You look beautiful,
by the way.
Thank you. You look all right.
A-ha.
[indistinct spirited chatter]
[gentle classical music]
[woman giggles]
[gasps]
Oh!
[laughs happily]
- Hey, Mom.
- Darling.
- Mwah!
- Hi. Hello.
Hi.
Well, it's about time.
Where have you been?
Sorry, Mom, we uh,
we got caught up.
[laughs]
Um, happy anniversary.
Congratulations, Annabel.
Well, thank you, Jennifer.
And I trust the suite
is to your liking?
As usual, it's lovely.
Thank you.
That's for you.
Oh. Well, isn't
this interesting?
Uh, Jen put a lot of thought
and effort into it, Mom.
We uh, wanted to get you
something that you could keep
forever and was special.
Well, I appreciate
the sentiment.
Now you head out to the pool.
There's a lot of people
waiting for you.
Okay, great.
You look beautiful, Mom.
Thank you, darling. Enjoy.
- Thank you.
- Oh!
Even by Annabel standards,
this is some party.
[laughs]
You do know not everybody
lives like this?
Oh, I know. I live a very
privileged life, darling.
[laughs]
But I'm not gonna
take it for granted
because I have you
to keep me grounded.
Mm-hmm. Uh, there's Carrie
and Marcus. Let's say hi.
Um, you know what?
I'm not really in the mood
for Marcus tonight.
What is it with
you two lately?
You can't be together
for five minutes
without being at
each other's throats?
I don't know,
Marcus just keeps saying
he's a doctor, you know,
just like Dad,
and that I'm just in real
estate. You know I just...
I don't think he means
to upset you, Spencer.
Come on, it's a party.
Let's go party.
[giggles]
Come on.
Okay, fine.
I appreciate that.
Yeah.
Hi!
Oh, I'm so glad you're here.
I'm having a particularly bad
case of imposter syndrome.
Oh, it never changes.
No matter how many
of these parties I come to.
[chuckles]
Well, how's my
favorite cousin?
Uh, I'm your only cousin.
Business is booming, yeah?
Oh, here we go.
Buddy, I told you not to
start a business right now.
The Fuller Park units,
they're not selling, are they?
Well, luxury listings are
taking a little bit longer
to find the right buyer for.
So, uh, but you wouldn't
understand that 'cause
you're just a doctor.
- Oh.
- Spencer!
No, no, that was
good, he got me.
I still feel like
Annabel hates me.
No doubt Spencer's ex would
be fit right in here.
Apparently she was like the
daughter that Annabel never had.
[laughs]
- Uh...
- Hello, my darlings.
Hi, Mom.
- Auntie Vanessa.
- Spencer.
Ladies.
Hey.
I just had to
come and get my hugs
before I get another plate
of these delicious prawns.
Mom, it's canapes.
They bring it to you.
That's the entire point.
Oh no, I'm not going to wait.
[scoffs]
Oh uh, I'll leave you guys
to it. I'll see you in a bit.
All right.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, he gets to
go say hi to my dad
before I even had a chance
to talk to him, right.
You know what? I need a drink.
Speaking of drinks?
Oh, thank you.
Um, so about Annabel.
- Hmm.
One time she told me that
she could never understand
why Spencer ended
things with Maddie.
Oh, no.
It's bad, right?
Yeah. Uh, I miss
our double dates.
Me too.
Hmm.
Can you please tell me what's
going on with our husbands?
They're butting heads
all the time these days.
It's so strange, isn't it?
They used to be so close.
Hmm, well at least the guests
of honor are having a good time.
[clears throat]
- Thank you, darling.
Mm-hmm.
Forty years together.
Personally, I can't believe
William's hung on for this long.
Surely you don't mean
they're not as happy
as they'd have us believe.
[laughs]
No, he's definitely
hanging in there
because all of the family
money is Annabel's.
Hard agree.
You know, although
not all relationships
are perfect, right?
Oh, something you're
trying to tell me?
I'm just keeping it real.
Someone around here has to.
[laughs]
Enjoying yourself?
Yes, thank you.
Cheers to that.
Cheers.
William.
Annabel.
I'm so glad you could make it.
I wouldn't have missed it.
Well, I will let you see
to the rest of your guests.
Excuse me.
William.
What is that all about?
Talk about frosty.
Yeah. Yeah, there's no love
lost between those three.
Annabel and Vanessa
don't speak unless they have to
and I don't think William was
too keen on keeping in touch
after his brother died.
He's always been super
hands on with Marcus
but it was like
Vanessa never existed.
[ice clattering]
Mom sure knows how
to throw a party.
Yeah, well, she paid
enough for it.
Huh.
How are the uh,
how are the properties?
You know what? Uh, let's
just not talk about work.
Fair enough.
Spencer's had a pretty
tough relationship
with his father, right?
Yeah and I don't see it
changing anytime soon.
Spencer often feels like
he's um, letting his dad down.
He's disappointing him.
Marcus has mentioned
that in the past.
Well, speaking of
disappointing people,
I better go say hello to Annabel
before I get strung up
for not caring
about her anniversary.
[chuckles]
And if I do so now I can relax
for the rest of the evening.
Sure. I will
watch you from here.
Are you sure we can't come up
with like, a secret signal
in case I need your help?
Go, go, you're gonna be fine.
Annabel!
Hey Jen, uh can we talk?
Uh, sure.
Okay. Uh, it's just
a little sensitive.
It's... oh, heads up.
I wasn't sure if I should
tell you or not but
I think you have
the right to know.
Know what?
A couple months ago I was
working late at the clinic.
Marcus! Over here. I got
someone you gotta meet.
Okay, yeah, uh, one second.
You were saying?
You know what?
We shouldn't talk here.
Um, put this in your purse.
Don't show anyone,
including Spencer,
okay, until I have
a chance to explain.
Just trust me on that one.
- What is this?
I can't talk about it now,
but just trust me.
Just, you know what?
It will be dark in an hour.
Meet me in the back. Okay?
- Okay.
- Okay.
Hey, sorry, I just was...
No, no. Michael, Marcus.
Hey, Michael. Marcus.
[energetic jazz music]
Okay, girl, let's party!
Um, is everything okay
with Marcus?
As far as I know. Why?
Oh, there's Dr. Clarke.
Dr. Clarke. Dr. Clarke!
I feel like he
heard me, don't you?
Maybe. Marcus
tells me he's retiring
at the end of the month.
Oh, I must be one
of his last patients.
Did Annabel recommend him?
Yeah, I hated giving her
the satisfaction
but his clinic gets
excellent results, so.
When you say gets excellent
results, Jen, did it work?
Um...
It did! Didn't it?
Shh! Okay, but you cannot
tell anyone. Not even Marcus.
[coos]
[whispers] I'm seven weeks.
[laughs happily]
Spencer wanted to announce
it tonight but I said no.
So, if he finds out
that I told you...
I'm sorry.
I'm just so excited.
You're gonna be a great mom.
Spencer must be so excited.
He is. We both are.
[giggles happily]
Come here. Aw.
Mm!
[indistinct chatter]
Oh, there you are. I was
wondering where you went.
Oh, work calls.
You know how it is.
[fork clinks on glass]
Ladies and gentlemen, can
I have your attention, please?
I would love for you
to join me in toasting
my exceptionally talented
nephew, Dr. Marcus Taylor,
who just opened his own practice
at Napa Fertility Solutions.
An incredible achievement
and I could not be more proud.
[guests]: Hear, hear.
- Marcus.
- To Marcus!
- Thank you.
Thank you. Cheers.
Cheers.
[clears throat]
Yeah, excuse me, um,
thank you everyone.
I also have an announcement
to make. Um...
Spencer, what are you...
Mom, Dad, our gift
is much more exciting
than just a crystal vase.
Um, Jen and I would like
to give you a special gift.
You're gonna be grandparents.
[guests gasp]
My wife and I are
expecting our first baby.
[Annabel]: Oh! Oh! Oh!
[guests clapping]
- That's, Oh...
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Oh, my God.
[soft jazz music plays]
Hey. Where did you get off
to? Is everything okay?
Um, you seemed pretty busy
with your big announcement.
Why did you announce my
pregnancy to everyone
when we had agreed not to?
I'm sorry, honey. Uh, I think
I just got carried away was all.
Well, did it have something
to do with William's
big announcement about Marcus?
What? No, I'm really
happy for Marcus.
Uh, besides, I would never
let my ego get
in the way of what you want
or what you need.
And yet, you kind of did.
Um, I'm gonna...
[finger taps on glass]
I know we already said
this but I am so excited
for you two! Congratulations!
Oh, thank you, Vanessa.
I will plan your baby shower.
Okay, Vanessa.
It's, it's still quite early.
Well, there's so much to plan.
Right.
[softly] Sorry.
I am gonna be back
in a minute.
Where are you going?
Um, restroom.
Well, that's just
the start of it.
I am so excited for those two.
- Yeah. Let's get a drink!
- Yes.
[footsteps approaching]
[suspenseful music]
- Marcus?
[shrieks]
Ah, Marcus!
Help! Help! William, help me!
No!
Marcus! Marcus.
I don't, I don't think
he's breathing.
Marcus!
Ah! No! Please!
- Stay with me.
- Please, please.
It's okay, it's okay.
Clear the airway, please.
Marcus!
Stay with me, Marcus.
Stay with me. Stay with me.
Call the ambulance!
[exhales nervously]
[ominous music]
[sobbing] I love you.
[sobbing] Marcus, no.
Marcus, no.
No!
[sobbing continues]
[zipping]
[somber music]
[police radio chatter]
[exhales heavily]
Are you sure you don't
wanna stay here?
Um, Vanessa's gonna stay
with me. I have to get home
to call my family and
tell them what happened.
I'm so sorry, Carrie.
We're here for both of you,
whatever you need.
If there's anything,
you just let me know, okay?
Thank you.
Thanks, Jen.
[exhales shakily]
- I'll get the driver.
I'm very sorry for
your loss, Mr. Taylor.
Yeah, thank you.
I'd like to ask you a few
questions, if that's okay.
My family's pretty
heartbroken at the moment.
Um, you think
now's the best time?
This won't take long.
At the same time,
I am going to need the names
and contact details of everyone
who attended the party.
We will be performing
a full investigation,
and until we fully understand
what happened tonight,
we can't rule anything out.
Well, I'll talk to my mother
when she's up to it.
Of course.
The investigation will
be ongoing for several weeks,
I imagine, given the number
of potential witnesses.
But just quickly,
when was the last time
you saw Marcus Taylor alive?
Um, about 10 to 15 minutes
before he was found.
My father made an announcement
about his career and um,
well, we were are all
very happy for him.
And you said your wife was
alone when she found him?
I believe so, yes.
How would you describe your
relationship with Marcus?
[footsteps approach]
Uh, Marcus and I were,
were very close.
I considered Marcus more like
a brother than, than a cousin.
And can you think of anyone
who might want to hurt Marcus?
No. Marcus was
well-loved by everybody.
Um, if you'll excuse me.
Are you okay?
Of course I'm not okay.
No, honey, I, I'm sorry,
I just meant that...
I heard you tell the police
that you and Marcus were close.
You know, that's, that's not
how it was between you two.
Not lately, anyway.
Honey, you heard
what the officer said.
The circumstances surrounding
Marcus' death are unclear.
There's going to be
an investigation.
I didn't think it was
the best time to tell him
that Marcus and I had
been clashing.
Well, you should have
just been honest.
You've got nothing to hide.
Have you?
I was in shock.
I wasn't thinking straight.
I mean, it's too late to go back
on it now anyways.
They don't need to know
the entire existence
of me and Marcus' relationship.
That's not what I'm saying.
You've put me
in a difficult position.
What am I supposed
to say if the police start
asking me questions again?
Are you expecting me
to lie, too?
No, honey, of course not.
[exhales]
Actually, there is
something that I haven't had
the chance to tell you.
Marcus wanted to talk to me
tonight about something.
He said it was urgent.
That's why I was looking
for him around back.
He told me to meet him there.
Wait, what?
Did you ever figure out
what it was about or?
Not really,
but I keep thinking,
what if I just kept him talking?
You know, he wouldn't have
been anywhere near those steps.
That's what we think happened,
right? That he,
he fell and hit his head?
Honey,
the police are gonna be able
to figure out what happened.
No matter what you think,
you wouldn't have
been able to stop it.
There's no need to overthink
it right now, okay?
Okay.
[distant police radio chatter]
I think we should
go check on my mom.
Sure.
[somber music]
[lid pops]
[drink burbles]
[breath whooshes]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, Mom.
There you are.
You okay?
Hardly.
Is there anything we can do?
Well, I'm comforted
to know that we're all under
the same roof tonight.
But I'd like you to stay
through the week. Both of you.
I think it's important that we
should be together as a family
at a time like this.
Yeah, I think we can uh,
make that work
if you think it'll help.
- Of course.
- Okay, good.
I'm gonna head upstairs.
Okay.
I'm just gonna stay with
Mom for a few minutes.
[footsteps retreat]
[exhales]
[birds chirping]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey.
You okay?
Mm-hmm.
You?
Uh... sure.
I'm off to see Carrie.
Do you wanna come?
Um, honey, you mind if I take
a rain check on that one?
I just, I have a lot of work
I need to catch up on.
But if I could even concentrate
on it is anyone's guess.
I understand.
I'll talk to you later.
- Okay.
[suspenseful music]
[sobbing]
Thank you for getting
me out of the house.
Is that his sweater?
Yeah.
Seeing Marcus's wardrobe
and looking at his things
and wearing them, it just
makes me feel closer to him.
How is Vanessa holding up?
Um, she's spending most
of the time in her room.
The police called this morning.
Their instinct is that he
tripped in the dark
and fell down the stairs.
I mean, that's obviously
what happened.
Like, what else could it be?
I guess they have to
rule out foul play.
Ugh.
[pained exhale]
So, something happened
last night,
before Marcus died.
Go on.
Marcus gave me this.
He specifically said not
to show anyone, even Spencer.
Have you opened it?
Not yet. He asked me not to
until he'd had
a chance to explain.
Now I feel weird about it.
He was being really secretive.
He asked me to meet him
around back at the party.
Well, I was wondering what
he was doing back there
in the first place.
[envelope crinkles]
Spencer's test results?
What? Wh-what's wrong?
I don't understand.
He can't be sterile.
The lab must
have made a mistake.
There's, there's no way
this could be right.
Marcus must have
come across this somehow
and thought I should know.
But why would he
be the one to show me?
Why not Dr. Clarke?
These results can't be
reliable. I mean,
you're obviously pregnant
and Spencer's the father.
But if this report is correct,
then there's no way he can be.
You have to talk to Spencer.
Not until I find out more.
Where are you going then?
I'm gonna speak to Dr. Clarke.
I'm gonna catch him off guard.
[knock on door]
Jen, what can I do for you?
We need to talk.
I need to ask you a few
questions about Marcus.
Um...
What can you tell me
about this report?
I...
You knew about
this, didn't you?
Jen, please don't get
involved in things that...
What things?
I...
Is what it says on this
piece of paper true?
Is my husband sterile?
I was going through
one of my filing cabinets
when I came across some results
for some tests that I requested
for Spencer a few months ago.
These results?
I have no idea how you got
those but Jen, I am so sorry.
How could you miss
something this important?
Perhaps it's my age.
But what it says
on here is true?
Yes.
Spencer can't possibly be
the biological father
of your child.
Well then, who is?
I don't know the answer
to that question.
How could you not know?!
I wanted to inform you
straight away but, but,
But what?
It doesn't matter. I will try
to find out who the donor is.
But as a family friend,
and for everybody's benefit,
with what's happened,
please just give me
the time to do that.
Somebody needs to be held
accountable and I need to know
whose baby I'm carrying.
[doorbell chimes]
Hey.
Hey.
How, how'd it go
with Dr. Clarke?
Um, he confirmed that Spencer
can't have children
and that there's no way
he can be the baby's father.
Jen, that's terrible.
I'm so sorry.
Oh.
Come on in.
I'm sure Dr. Clarke knows
more than he's letting on.
Maybe if I look through my
medical records,
that would tell me something.
Well, when are you
going to talk to Spencer?
I wanna gather all the
information I can first.
He's gonna wanna know whose
sample they used instead of his.
He'd want to help you, Jen.
But what if he can't handle
the fact that I am pregnant
with another man's baby?
What if he decides he doesn't
want to be with me anymore?
He'd never think like
that. He adores you.
While you were out,
I was going through
some of Marcus' things
and I found something.
His work phone.
[suspenseful music]
He didn't take it with him
to the party and I'd completely
forgotten about it until now.
Okay?
I was scrolling through
and I found some messages
that I think you're
gonna want to see.
Doesn't deserve what?
Why would Marcus
not tell me this?
I'm so sorry, Carrie. This
must be hard for you, too.
Had you noticed anything
different about Marcus lately?
Uh, I guess he was being
a bit more distant.
But if Marcus knew this,
he would have told me.
You don't think
Spencer has something
to do with this, do you?
No, he and Marcus
were clashing lately
but he would never
do anything to hurt you.
- I'm gonna try this number.
- No.
No, we don't know who this
is or what they're capable of.
I think we should call
the police.
Let's first find all
the information ourselves
and then we'll go to the police.
Maybe we'll recognize the voice.
Either way, just hang up when
you hear their voice.
Don't let them know who you are.
[call beeps on]
[call rings]
[call clicks off]
[phone vibrates]
"Whoever this is, stay out
of it, or you'll regret it."
What are you going to do?
[birds chirping]
Thank you.
Thanks.
[footsteps approaching]
How's everyone holding up?
Oh, hey Mom. Did
you get some sleep?
Oh, not really.
Any plans for the day?
Well, Carrie's going
through Marcus's things.
I said I'd give her a hand.
I see. It's a little early
for that, don't you think?
That's what I thought
but she said it makes her
feel closer to him.
Oh, Well, let her know
we're thinking about her.
Since uh, Jen's taking our
car, uh can I borrow yours?
I'm seeing
Andrew Clarke for brunch
but I can drop you
first, if that works?
Sure.
Well, try and enjoy your day.
[curious music]
You would tell me if
this was all
too much for you, wouldn't you?
Of course I would.
No, I, I wanna be here
because if Marcus was involved
in any of this, I want to know.
- Let's go in, then.
- Let's review.
I'll look around. You keep
the receptionist talking.
Hundred percent sure
he won't be there?
How may I help you?
Hi, I'm Carrie Taylor,
Dr. Marcus Taylor's wife.
Yes, of course.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you. I've been meaning
to stop by his office
and collect a few of his things.
I just haven't had
the chance yet. Do you think
you could help me with that?
Of course. Please, follow me.
Thank you.
[suspenseful music builds]
The nurses packed some
of the things up already.
Yeah, I'll uh, figure it out.
I'm so sorry. I should get
back to work but again,
take all the time you need.
Um, could you
ha-, hand me that?
Sure.
He uh, bought this for me
when we first met.
We were both in Thailand.
It was a few years ago.
On separate bachelor and
bachelorette parties,
if you can believe
that coincidence.
That's really sweet.
He um, he approached me at
a bar, with like, the cheesiest
pick up line, but I didn't mind
because he had a nice smile.
He asked me to dinner the
next night and we were walking
along the beach and we saw one
of those stands
that sells souvenirs.
And this one caught my eye.
Completely overpriced,
of course, but...
I told him to keep it here
so that he could look at it
and think of that night
and, and smile.
[sobbing]
Sorry, I'm rambling.
[tense music building]
[frame thuds]
Did you hear that?
Uh...
[breathes shakily]
[glass shatters]
It just slipped out of my
hands. I'm so sorry.
Ugh, I'm a mess.
It's all right.
Thanks so much for your help.
[breathing nervously]
Oh, God. Did you
find anything?
Yep.
Um, what are they?
Medical files.
One is mine and Spencer's
and the other is for
an anonymous donor.
Okay. I thought everything
medical was digital these days?
Dr. Clarke has
resisted to change.
Do you think the two
files are linked?
I found them
locked in his desk.
There must be some reason
why these two files are hidden
and all the others
are stored in cabinets.
We can't open these here.
Okay.
Let's go.
[insects chirping]
So, we still don't have a
name for the second donor.
But we do have the name
of the nurse, Beatriz Morales.
An older woman who looked
after me and Spencer.
She was really kind.
Maybe I can find her number.
Hmm.
Oh, got it. Maybe
she knows something.
Susannah Barclay. Does that
name mean anything to you?
Not that I could think of.
Look, Spencer donated his
sample on the same date
and at roughly the
same time as Donor 13078.
It looks like they got mixed up.
Which means Donor 13078,
whoever he is,
could be the biological
father of my baby.
Well, what do they
mean by photographs?
Yeah, I read somewhere that
donors will often submit photos
from childhood so that
when clients are choosing,
they have a better idea of the
genes they're working with.
You know, eye color, hair color,
and so on.
Looks like somebody didn't
want this donors identity
to be discovered.
But could you really identify
a grown adult
from childhood photos?
Not if it was a random donor.
But if it was somebody
you might know.
Then what would they do to
keep their identity a secret?
Somebody's taken the files.
They were in my top drawer.
Locked in there.
Now look, you and I
have the only copies.
Mine are locked up
safely at home. Amy!
Yeah?
Was somebody
in my office today?
No, don't think so.
Although, Dr. Taylor's wife
did stop by the clinic.
She picked up
a few of his things.
Thank you, Amy.
That'll be all.
Listen, I think I can
find them.
Certain I know who took them.
[tense music]
[phone vibrates]
These were taken
the day we got engaged.
Oh, they're such great shots.
Oh, I never knew Marcus had
blond hair when he was a baby.
I've never seen this one.
What a sweet photo.
Oh, I still haven't spoken
to Spencer about the baby.
You know there's never going
to be a good time
to tell him, right?
It's just, his behavior has
been kind of erratic lately.
I have no idea
how he's going to react.
I got you.
[car approaches]
Dr. Clarke.
Jen?
Why did Beatriz Morales
leave the clinic?
What happens between me and
my employees is confidential,
as I'm sure you understand.
I couldn't possibly comment.
I'm sure the local residents
and the medical board
would be very interested
to hear what goes on
behind the scenes at their
leading fertility center.
You wouldn't.
It would embarrass the Taylors.
Annabel would never forgive you.
Why don't you tell me
what I need to know
and we can leave it at that?
You've been working with
Beatriz Morales for years.
Why did you suddenly fire her?
Fired? I never fired her.
She retired.
She'd been planning
to do it for years.
This is really
none of your business.
I need answers, Dr. Clarke.
First you mix up my husband's
sample with somebody else,
and then the nurse
on file suddenly retires?
Did you take the files, Jen?
Who else has access to
the samples, other than you?
[stammers]
- My nurse, uh, lab technician.
Wh-what's this got to do with?
Is everything okay,
Dr. Clarke?
You seem very anxious.
Who replaced Beatriz Morales?
Well, I don't see
how that's relevant.
It's a simple question.
Fine. A recently qualified
young nurse left her resume
at our reception desk a couple
of weeks before Bea left.
I was in need of some help
at the clinic
and her references
were exemplary.
Jen, whatever you're getting
at here, you're wrong.
And taking that file,
it's illegal.
I could have you arrested.
Could I also have
you arrested?
Please. Excuse me.
[engine starts]
[gentle birdsong]
[footsteps approaching]
[clears throat]
Hey.
Hi.
So, listen, I know we said
we'd spend a few more days here
but um, I was thinking
we should head home tonight.
I can't leave Carrie. Not yet.
Carrie has Vanessa
and other people here.
Mom's always here she can
talk to, and, and Dad.
No offense, but I can't
imagine Carrie wanting to talk
to either of those
two about her feelings.
Fine. But um,
you don't need to spend
every waking moment with her.
She needs me, Spencer.
Yeah.
Does your dad always
spend this much time
locked in his office?
Yeah. He has for years.
Remind me when the baby comes
to do the exact opposite.
I didn't get to spend a lot of
time with him as a kid and uh,
well, I intend to do
things differently.
Uh, Spencer, wait.
Do you have a minute?
Uh, actually,
sorry honey, I don't.
I have to get to the showroom
to set up a viewing, so.
Okay, well make some time
later. It's important.
Of course.
I'll grab a coffee and
bring it down to you.
Sounds good. I uh,
I really have to run.
[upbeat music]
[Amy and Annabel laughing]
I agree. I love
travelling as well.
Yeah, I loved it over there.
Food was amazing.
But I am happy to be back.
Jennifer? Jennifer.
Hey, Annabel.
I thought you were spending
the afternoon with Carrie.
Uh, not until later today.
Jennifer, this is Amy Collins.
She's the daughter of a friend
of mine that I've known
since kindergarten.
Can you imagine?
I'm surprised our paths
haven't crossed before now.
I've been travelling Asia
for most of this year.
Well, it's lovely to meet
you, Amy.
I'm off to meet Spencer.
I'm just waiting for coffees.
Oh. Well, we should go.
You should get off your feet.
Oh, it's fine.
You should sit. Really.
Ready?
- Mm-hmm.
"Me and my
favorite godmother."
[phone beeps on]
[call dials]
Hey, is everything okay?
Dr. Clarke's new nurse,
Amy Collins,
is Annabel's goddaughter,
and they're super close.
Listen, you knew what you're
getting yourself into.
It's too late to
complain about it now.
Spencer?
I gotta go.
I'll talk to you later.
[call beeps off]
Hey, you were uh, you were
quicker than I thought you'd be.
Uh, what was all that about?
Oh um, one of my
realtors is having trouble
closing a deal, so.
Well, it didn't sound
like you were talking
to one of your employees.
Honey, is, is everything okay?
I'm just worried about
Carrie, that's all.
I get it. I feel for her.
I really do.
But shouldn't you be
focusing on you and the baby?
Hmm? Why don't you
go back to the house?
Mom and Dad are out apparently,
so you can have the whole place
to yourself. And if I don't
get too caught up with work
I'll come back and join you.
Good idea. I think
I'll do that.
- Okay.
- Hmm.
[rattling in distance]
[tense music]
[exhales]
[lock clicks]
[footsteps pass]
[breathes shakily]
[door banging]
[knocking on door]
Jen? Jen, you in there?
[exhales shakily]
Yes. Yes, I'm here.
Honey, what's wrong?
Are you okay?
There's somebody in our room
going through our things.
What? Did they hurt you?
I, I hid in here
to get away from them.
Okay, just yeah,
stand up for a second.
If you didn't see them,
maybe they fled.
Um, okay. Everything's okay.
Now just breathe. Just breathe,
okay. Here, it's okay.
Um, let's go have a look, okay?
[exhales]
Well Jen, I think it's safe
to say that they're gone.
Why would somebody do this?
Well, presumably looking
for money and valuables.
Uh, it looks like all my
jewelry is still here.
Do you think they escaped
from the balcony?
It's quite possible.
[tense music]
Are you sure there's
nothing missing?
Uh, not that I can see.
Well, I uh, I better call Mom.
Just tell her what happened.
Oh, please, just clean it up.
Well, nothing of mine's
missing but the security system
has been disconnected.
Well, that explains why
it didn't go off.
And if that's
easily tampered with
then it's not up
for the job, is it?
Now what I can't wrap my head
around is why they bothered
breaking and entering
and didn't take anything.
Obviously Jen interrupted them.
Why would they go straight
upstairs? They didn't even
touch the ground floor.
It's like they knew exactly
what they were looking for.
Perhaps we should not
overreact, Annabel,
and just be grateful that
nothing was actually stolen.
I'm calling the police.
And let's see if they think
that I'm overreacting.
Yes, because they haven't
been here enough lately.
Police? I'd like to
report a break-in.
[suspenseful music]
None of the other rooms
were even touched.
They were after the files.
Somebody's clearly
pretty desperate
to get their hands on them.
Look, I've been thinking,
the last thing I'd want is for
anything to happen to you.
You've been through enough.
Maybe I shouldn't have gotten
you involved in all of this.
Jen, it's fine.
I'm not leaving you
to do this by yourself.
And I need to know
what happened to Marcus.
We're gonna see this through,
together, no matter
what it takes.
Are you sure?
You're family.
Of course I'm sure.
Okay, well, I'll see you soon.
[call beeps off]
[sighing]
[wistful music]
[photo crinkles]
[gasps]
[shaky inhale]
What the?
[door creaks open]
The stolen folders.
And what are these?
Another copy.
[exhales nervously]
Barclay.
Does that name
mean anything to you?
Hey. Wow, you look beautiful.
Are you uh, coming to dinner?
You know, actually I'm not
feeling so great.
Um, morning sickness, I guess.
If it's okay with you,
I think I'll skip dinner.
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
Is there anything I could
bring you?
I'll be fine once
I lie down for a bit.
Okay, well call me
if you need me, okay?
Okay. Um
um, does your mom
have a middle name?
Uh yeah, it's Susannah.
Why do you ask?
[ominous beat]
I've just been thinking
about baby names.
It might be nice to use it
somewhere if we have a girl.
You'd really consider that?
Sure. It might help me
get in her good books.
[chuckles softly]
It's a lovely thought, honey.
Call me if you need me, okay?
Okay.
[tense music]
[phone ringing]
Everything okay?
I'm coming over.
Annabel is Susannah Barclay.
The name written on the donor
file. She used her middle name
and her maiden name
to create a pseudonym.
So, the anonymous donor
is somebody close to Annabel.
Um, give me a second.
I'm gonna send you something.
[shutter snaps]
[phone pings]
[exhales]
It's the baby shot of
Marcus from my house.
It's also the photo that
was missing from the hard copy
of the file, for Donor 13078.
Somebody must have
photocopied it before the photo
was ripped out, and somehow,
a, a copy of it ended up
hidden in a secret compartment
in William's office.
So, William's behind this?
I, I don't know. Maybe?
But either way, I need to get
these files out of here
before they figure out
what I've done.
Just to be clear,
your secret donor is Marcus?
It's looking that way.
But we were, we were gonna
start planning a family and I...
But, but remember the messages
on Marcus's second phone?
Yeah, I don't think Marcus knew.
The mix-up at the clinic
was deliberate.
Somebody accidentally swapped
Marcus's with Spencer's?
Because if Spencer
couldn't have children,
he and Marcus being cousins,
they would share
some of the same genetic makeup.
Exactly.
And we know Dr. Clarke knew
that Spencer was sterile
but is he capable of
orchestrating something
as underhanded as this?
He was about to retire.
Why would he risk his reputation
as a respected physician,
and for what gain?
Well, if he's not behind
this then who else knows that
Spencer can't have children?
What if it's Spencer?
[rustling]
What if he's behind
all of this in some
elaborate plan to cover up
his own sterility?
He can't be. This is your
husband we're talking about.
I hope you're right.
But what if you're not?
You know, I've caught him...
I've caught him lying
a few times lately.
I can't believe
I'm saying this but
I don't know if
I can trust him anymore.
Jen.
What if he
asked Marcus for help
and Marcus refused,
and that's why
they'd fallen out?
I mean, we've been struggling to
find a reason for the fact
that they couldn't
stand each other lately.
What if this is it?
Jen, there must be
some other explanation.
Maybe, but I'm
struggling to find one.
He doesn't feel like
the man I married anymore.
What if he's betrayed us both?
Come over as soon as
you can get away.
Okay, bye.
[call beeps off]
[keys rattle]
[screaming]
[grunts]
[ominous music]
Carrie. Carrie!
Can you hear me?
Please wake up.
You're gonna be okay.
You're gonna be okay.
An ambulance is on its way.
You're going to be fine, okay?
[distant sirens approaching]
I'll let you know if we
have any more questions.
Thank you.
Why do you look so familiar?
[tense music]
[exhales]
Amy Collins.
[call dials]
You've reached Detective
Matthews. Leave a message.
Detective Matthews,
please give me a call
when you get this.
I found a note I think
you might want to see.
What did Carrie
ever do to deserve this?
I know, after all
she's been through.
But the doctors think
she'll make it through, right?
They need to do some more
tests but
she's conscious and responsive
so that's the main thing.
The police called yesterday.
They've ruled Marcus's death
an accident. Officially.
What?
I thought the police said
that they'd need several weeks
before they make
a final determination?
I know.
But the case is now closed
and now we can move forward.
As hard as it's gonna be.
We have the baby to think about.
And he or she will give Mom
and Dad
something nice to focus on.
This is the grandchild
they've always wanted.
Were your parents pressuring
you to have children?
I mean, a little.
But what parent doesn't
want to be a grandparent?
You know, it means that
the family can live on
when they're gone.
And you never thought about
having kids with Maddie?
You were together
ten years, right?
I mean, sure,
we thought about it.
But you know,
the timing was never right.
I guess...
I always knew, deep down inside,
that things wouldn't work out.
Everything's okay between
us though, right?
Of course.
A lot has happened.
But you're right,
we just need to make
the best of the situation.
Stay as positive as possible.
Yeah.
[footsteps receding]
[ominous music]
[phone beeps off]
[phone beeps on]
[tense music]
Listen, I want out.
Hurting people
was never the plan.
I could go to jail for this.
[door shuts]
I gotta go.
[call beeps off]
Oh, sorry, I didn't hear you.
I just walked in.
Is Dr. Clarke available?
You're Jennifer Taylor,
right? We're expecting him in
but he must be running late.
You're more than welcome
to take a seat and wait.
That's all right.
I'll come back later.
[door opens]
[call dials]
Detective Matthews.
It's Jen Taylor.
I know you're about to close.
Marcus's case
but before you do...
Mrs. Taylor, this case
is still very much open,
particularly after what just
happened to Carrie Taylor.
Uh, so you didn't tell my
husband that you've already
recorded the case
as an accidental death?
I did not.
And what about the break-in
that Annabel Taylor reported
a few days ago? Is that
still being investigated?
What break-in?
[ominous music]
Thank you, Detective.
[brakes squeal]
[tense music]
[zipping]
[distant thudding]
Hello?
Is somebody there?
[exhales]
[ominous music]
What are you doing here?
No. No!
No, no, no, no, no, please.
I, I haven't told anyone.
I promise.
I've done everything
you've asked. Please! No!
[gasps]
No. No.
[breathes shakily]
[call rings]
911, what is your emergency?
I need an ambulance.
[knocking]
Vanessa. Vanessa!
[knocking continues]
Jen.
I'm sorry to just
show up like this.
I wasn't sure if you'd be here
or at the hospital with Carrie.
I was just on my way back.
I just stopped by
to grab her a few things.
Vanessa, I don't know
who else I can trust.
Can I come in?
Yes, of course. Of course.
Come on.
Marcus might be the
biological father of my baby.
I know. It's hard to believe.
But a few days ago
I found out that Spencer
can't have children.
- What?
Meaning, it couldn't have been
his sample that made
the treatment successful.
We found this photo of Marcus
in a file
of one of the clinic's
anonymous donors.
The donor file was attached
to Spencer's and my file.
That might not mean anything.
Things were off
between Spencer and Marcus.
And Carrie and I
couldn't figure out why.
Spencer knew he was sterile for
years. His ex confirmed it.
Marcus was a good person,
Jen. He would never harm
anybody that he cared about.
I'm not sure that Marcus
knew it was his.
From what I can tell,
he wanted to tell me
but somebody stopped him.
Stopped?
You mean
you don't think your husband
had something to do with this?
I can't see who
else it could be.
I'm gonna make us some tea.
I was married to William's
brother until he died
about a decade ago.
We had a difficult marriage.
And back then,
William was very
charming.
I'm ashamed to say
we had a brief affair.
And you got pregnant.
He forced me to pass
Marcus off as my husband's
and said if I told anybody
the truth, he would
single-handedly make
sure my baby disappeared
and I would never
see Marcus again.
Did Annabel know
about the affair?
Not to my knowledge.
But I wouldn't
put anything past her.
Yeah, actually me neither.
[phone buzzes]
[inhales shakily]
What is it?
I'm, I'm going back to the
Taylors to grab my things.
I, I don't feel safe
there anymore.
I better go with you.
No, you stay here.
Spencer is probably at work.
I'll be in and out before
they even know I'm there.
I need to get the files.
I'm gonna go to the police
and tell them everything.
Come back here
when you're done.
[phone buzzing]
Uh, it's Spencer.
Well, at least you'll
know where he's at.
[call beeps on]
Hey.
[Spencer]: Hey um, I was
just thinking about you.
Were you?
Where are you? Are you at
the hospital with Carrie?
No.
Listen, Jen, I heard what
happened to Dr. Clarke
and I know you must
be thinking that I...
Did you hurt him?
Were you the one who
killed Marcus?
Did you arrange for
Carrie to be attacked?
Jen, I...
Did you kill Beatriz Morales?
What? No, Jen, that... you have
to believe me.
It wasn't me.
I never intended
for anyone to get hurt.
I wish I could believe you.
Meet me somewhere.
Um, or I can come to you.
Where are you?
Listen, I know that we've
been distant this week but
I also know that you wanted
to talk. So, let's do it.
I love you, Jen.
You have to understand,
I did this for us.
Did what, Spencer?
What exactly did you do?
No, not on the phone.
Then where? The house.
- No, don't come to the...
- Spencer?
[call beeps off]
Spencer?
Everything okay?
Um, sure.
Be as quick as you can.
Who was that?
Oh, uh, that was just,
that was just somebody
from work. But I won't
bore you with the details.
Come out to the pool.
I'll pour you a drink.
Mom. This has gotten
so out of control.
I did what I had to do to get
you what you want, Spencer,
a child. A family of your own.
Yeah, but no one was ever
supposed to die.
If I had known that,
I wouldn't have come to you.
What's done is done.
Now we can't take it back.
I'll see you downstairs.
[inhales and exhales deeply]
[blows out breath]
[door opens]
[tense music]
[zipping]
Jennifer?
There you are.
Oh, Annabel, hi.
Sorry but I can't talk right
now. Spencer's expecting me.
I believe you'll find him in
the office with his father.
Going somewhere?
Um, please, I...
I have to admit, you're
smarter than I thought you were.
It wasn't Spencer. It was you.
Well, I warned you several
times to stop.
I warned you. And you refused.
Those threatening messages,
that was you.
You should be
thanking me, Jen.
You got what you wanted,
didn't you.
A baby.
It's the only thing
you've ever cared about.
And if you hadn't gone on and on
for such a long time
about wanting to start a family,
we wouldn't have had to go
to such great lengths
to make it happen for you.
If anyone was pressuring
Spencer, it was you and William.
[laughs incredulously]
That's not what Spencer saw.
He said he couldn't give you
the only thing in the world
that you dreamed of,
a child of your own.
And what did you do about it?
I thought you had
all the answers.
[trembling exhale]
Did you try to
kill Dr. Clarke?
Well, unfortunately,
he gave me no choice.
He's not blameless. He knew
exactly what he was doing.
By helping you swap
Marcus's sample with Spencer's?
Did Marcus know?
Marcus shouldn't have
found out.
But Clarke was such
a disorganized fool,
leaving his files laying
all over the place.
I should not have trusted
him with keeping copies.
What about Amy Collins?
You had her beat up
Carrie and Beatriz.
My goddaughter has
secrets of her own.
Secrets that require money.
And given the right amount,
she would do just
about anything for me.
Let me go. Let me go!
You are not getting away
with this, Annabel.
You might want
to rethink that call.
[ominous music]
[file slaps on desk]
So
everything I suspected about
you and your mother is true.
If you say so.
Now are you gonna
help me or not?
[scoffs]
[laughs incredulously]
Please, don't do this,
Annabel. Don't do this.
[footsteps approaching]
Annabel!
What the hell are you doing?
Mom, please, don't do this.
Put the gun down.
Don't come any closer.
Honey, please, be rational.
You're clearly not well.
I'm relieved that
I don't have to pretend
to be part of
a perfect marriage.
What are you talking about?
Because it's exhausting.
Mom, please let's
just talk about this.
There's no need to let this
get even more out of hand.
Oh no, there's every need.
Listen to me, if anything
happens to Jen or that baby.
It's all about the babies,
isn't it, William?
I'm not as stupid
as you think I am.
I know about your
affair with Vanessa.
And I know that
Marcus was your son.
Dad, what?
[tense music]
What did you do?
Oh, you haven't been able
to put it together?
Oh, are you really
that clueless, William?
She killed him.
You killed him.
[footsteps approaching]
Expecting someone?
[scoffs]
I'm not doing this anymore.
Okay, especially since Spencer
announced the pregnancy
to everyone.
Jen has a right
to know the truth.
And what is that exactly?
Because there's a paper trail
saying that you're the donor,
just like any other
anonymous donor going through.
Clarke's clinic.
And that little mix up,
well, it was just
an unfortunate accident.
That was for my family.
That wasn't yours to take.
There's no need to be rash,
Marcus.
We have an agreement. Remember?
And you just
started your business.
This would be a very public
trial and your business
would be decimated before
you even started.
That's not an agreement.
That's blackmail.
But you know what? I don't care.
So do whatever
the hell you wanna do.
I'm warning you.
Yeah? Or what?
I'm gonna do what I should have
done weeks ago.
There's nothing you can say
to stop me.
Marcus, no!
[grunting]
[thudding]
[breathing shakily]
[tense music]
You killed my son.
No!
Mom, stop! What are you doing?
Spencer, don't come
any closer.
Mom.
[grunts]
- Jen!
[grunting]
Mom!
[thudding]
Mom!
[breathing shakily]
I think the bullet
just grazed me.
Help is on the way.
You're gonna be okay, Dad.
Thanks, Spence.
Jen, please forgive me.
No, I was just
scared of losing you.
I never wanted you to get hurt.
You've been living
a lie for months.
I felt like a failure.
I always have.
And the worse
that it got for me,
the more Marcus morphed
into the perfect son
that my father always wanted,
the harder it was for me.
Well, I guess the sample
swapping was Annabel's idea?
She was just trying
to protect me.
I didn't know it was happening
until it was already done.
What about the fact
that you can't have children?
I know you found out years ago,
way before we even met.
I was hoping that
it was all some mistake.
That there was still
a possibility
that you and I could.
Dr. Clarke, he insisted
on doing all these tests,
and I, I didn't know what to do.
So you went to your
mother for help?
Yes.
God. Why didn't you
just come to me?
Marcus might still be alive.
Then I think that Mom just,
I think she panicked.
Neither of us
wanted Marcus to die.
[inhales deeply]
You knew what she did and you
didn't do anything about it.
Which makes you just as much
to blame as she is.
[distant sirens approaching]
[somber music]
I'm just glad they
could stop the bleeding.
I'll be fine, thanks.
What are you gonna tell them?
Everything.
Is there any way?
After what you did?
Let me make one thing clear,
our marriage is over.
Wait, I can't go to jail.
You have to help me!
You should have thought
about that before you started
ruining people's lives.
[ambulance doors shut]
[ambulance engine starts]
[gentle music]
[birds chirping]
Look at you.
Oh, he's so cute.
He's grown so much.
Maybe because he
won't stop nursing.
Marcus was the same way.
Okay, my turn.
I need cuddles.
[giggles]
[baby coos]
Oh, hi.
Oh.
[all laughing happily]
Oh, are you getting any sleep?
I'm exhausted. But I'm happy.
Did you hear? Amy Collins
has been arrested.
I did hear that, yeah.
Good.
Well, now we can
finally move on.
And do our best to start again.
Oh, you're just the sweetest
little boy, Lucas.
[laughs happily]
He looks just like Marcus.
He does. And he would have
loved this little guy.
I wish he could have been
here to see this, too.
Yeah, yeah.
[Lucas cries]
Ooh, ah.
Oh, just put him in
the bassinet. It's okay.
Oh, okay. There you go. Yeah.
Soother in. There we go.
Yeah.
[sighs]
Okay, ladies, there is
another reason for my visit.
Ooh, very intrigued.
Yes.
I know things haven't been
easy but
I would love for Lucas to have
the type of close-knit family
I've always dreamed
of having for myself.
So, Vanessa, you're his
grandmother.
I want you to grandmother
to your heart's content.
[chuckles lovingly]
That includes diaper
changing duties.
I would love nothing more.
And Carrie, you've been
a true friend this past year,
even after everything
you've been through.
Will you please
be Lucas's godmother?
Of course.
We will be here for
you, no matter what.
She's right. There's
no getting rid of us now.
That means so much to me,
both of you.
It's the four of us
against the world.
- Yeah.
- Yes.
Come here. Aw.
[Lucas cries]
[upbeat music]