The Wrong Baby Daddy (2026) Movie Script
1
[suspenseful music]
[birds chirping]
Debbie?
Debbie, it's Lila.
Debbie?
Oh, my God.
[suspenseful music]
[Tamara]
I knew we were moving too fast.
Moving in together, but playing house?
This was all a mistake.
We wanted this, Tamara.
No, you wanted this.
I told you from the start, Mark,
that I like my freedom, my space.
But, no, you wanted
to fast-forward everything.
Okay, I... yeah, I get it.
I get it. I-I'll back off.
This is not something we can work on,
something we can fix.
We both want different things.
Please don't walk out on us.
There is no us, Mark.
There never was.
[grunts]
What the hell, Mark?
I'm sorry.
Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.
I'm sorry.
You scare me when you get like this.
I would never hurt you.
You know that, right?
We're just not compatible.
[suspenseful music]
[screams]
[Lila] In the end,
we just weren't compatible.
That's good you recognized that.
A lot of times
couples realize it too late
and then it makes it harder
to end things.
I'm not sure Paul will feel the same way.
[Dr. Adams] What do you mean?
Well, he thought
we were the perfect couple.
Yes, it's difficult
when the people in a relationship
have different perspectives
on the nature of the relationship.
Hmm.
Tell me about it.
[Dr. Adams] What is it, Lila?
I'm afraid I may sound, um, shallow.
I don't judge, Lila.
You know that.
And believe me,
of all the confessions I hear,
shallowness wouldn't be near
the top of the most salacious.
[chuckles]
Okay.
I knew it was the right thing
to do, to end it.
But for all his faults,
Paul was good to me.
And I kind of got...
You got used to a certain lifestyle.
I did.
And if I'm being honest,
I kinda enjoyed it.
There's nothing wrong
with living life well, Lila.
And enjoying it.
For some women,
that's the most important thing.
You decided that, for you, it wasn't.
[sighs]
[dramatic music]
[Robin] Oh, hey.
- Hey.
Sorry. Oh, goodness.
How late am I?
- Uh, don't worry about it.
I am in no rush at all.
- Hmm, good.
But I hope you don't mind.
- Mind?
I plan on catching up with you.
- [laughs]
Waiter, I would love a martini,
very strong and very dry.
Olive?
- Three.
Sorry. My life has just been
all over the place.
- Work?
Yeah.
- Good.
Because that's what I wanted
to talk to you about.
About work?
What would you say if I told you
I want to come work for you?
I'd say how many of those
have you already had?
I'm serious. You once mentioned
that I should come work for you
and I don't think it was just in passing.
You're serious?
- Dead serious.
But I thought you were happy
doing freelance.
I am.
What is it?
You know how Paul and I broke up.
Of course.
Well, now that I'm no longer
in a two-income relationship,
I could use the stability.
[exhales]
You know what?
Forget I ask.
I shouldn't have been asking.
I'm sorry.
- No, no, no, no. I just...
I was just thinking about it.
Right? I did bring it up.
And to be honest with you,
I could really use someone
with your designer skills and experience.
So is that a "Yes"?
It's a "I'll think about it."
[laughs]
That's good enough for me.
[chuckles] Thank you.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Will do.
So, let's do a toast.
I like that.
- To future possibilities.
Hear, hear.
- [glasses clink]
[door opens]
[tense music]
Hmm.
You said you wanted it strong.
No, no, no. I-It's not that.
- What?
Did you tell Paul
that you were meeting me here?
Of course not.
He's here.
What...
oh, my God.
I cannot deal with him right now.
What are you gonna do?
I'm gonna try and sneak out the back.
If he sees me, try and head him off.
You got it.
[suspenseful music]
Robin?
Paul.
You here alone?
Obviously.
Where is she?
Why don't you just leave her alone?
She wants nothing to do with you.
Where is she?
No, you didn't.
Go to hell.
[scoffs]
[suspenseful music]
Knock, knock.
- Hey.
[Lila] How are you?
- Oh, I couldn't have picked
a worse day for you to start.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Well, if it's too much for me
to be here, I can...
No, no, no. It's just...
I wanted to show you around,
you know, help you get settled.
Well, I've been here a ton of times.
I know my way around the office.
Well, working here is different.
And I just... I didn't want
to throw you in the mix.
Mark.
Perfect timing.
Mark, I want you to meet Lila.
She's my friend that I mentioned to you.
Hey.
- Lila, this is Mark.
He is our VP of Sales.
Oh, right, the, uh, design genius.
Uh-hmm.
- [laughs]
Well, I think I've been oversold.
I was about to show Lila around,
but considering
what happened this morning
I was wondering if you could?
Uh, Robin, I am slammed.
Any other day, I'd be happy to
but I'm just... I...
Thank you, Mark.
We'll catch up soon.
- Okay.
Thanks, Robin.
- [Robin] You're welcome.
Let's check out that coffee machine.
[sighs]
I'd tell you it's not always
like this, but...
It's always like this. [laughs]
You know, Robin told me
it could be a circus sometimes.
And in that case,
I assume you're the ringleader?
More like the one who cleans up
after the elephants.
[laughs] I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
It really is a great place
to work.
- [Lila] Oh, don't worry.
Robin and I have known
each other forever.
Besides, she told me how intense
it could be sometimes.
But I do know that she cares.
She cares about her staff
and her clients.
Yeah. And she had nothing
but praise for you as well.
So I, um, understand
you were in freelance
or something before?
- Yeah, I was.
But, you know, when you're freelancing,
you spend most of your time
looking for work.
And I got in this business
to actually be creative.
Understood.
Well, I am... uh,
I'm glad you're here,
especially if it lightens my load.
Yeah. Listen, I told Robin
I'm happy to help wherever.
I mean, the last thing I want to do
is screw up the chemistry here.
Oh, no, you'll be fine.
You'll be fine.
Uh, so did she mention
where you'd be sitting?
I know there's a few empty offices here.
You could probably
just take your pick, honestly.
No, I'm happy wherever.
Well, then, watch what you say.
Because the last person
who said something like that
ended up in the janitor's closet.
Oh, my.
My jokes get better.
- [laughter]
Okay.
- All right.
[clears throat] Should we, um,
sniff you out an office?
Let's do it.
Hey, I have to run.
I have dinner plans now.
No, go, go, go.
- Sorry about today.
It's usually not so crazy.
Eh, scratch that.
It's always crazy.
- [laughter]
Just know that I really wanted
to be here for you
on your first day.
- Robin, I understand.
You have a company to run.
Oh, facts.
[laughs]
Besides, Mark was great.
He really made me feel at home.
Good to know.
We'll catch up tomorrow.
Promise.
- Okay.
[chuckles]
[Paul] Hey, Lila.
How'd you know I was here?
What kind of a hello is that?
- I'm serious, Paul.
Have you been following me?
- What was I supposed to do?
You won't return my calls,
respond to my texts?
You're supposed to get the hint.
I just want to talk.
Well, I don't.
And I made that very clear.
Why are you being like this?
Because you're not respecting my wishes.
I told you. We're done.
When we were together you accused me
of not showing enough emotion.
And now you want me to just
back off without a fight?
Paul, I'm gonna say this one more time,
and you may not want to hear this,
but I don't ever wanna see you again.
Come on, Lila.
- Get off of me.
[grunts]
- [gasps]
She said to leave her alone.
Get the hell out of here.
Hey, hey. You okay?
Yeah, yeah. I think so.
- Sure?
So who was that guy?
Hmm. My ex.
Oh.
Bad breakup, I take it.
You know, I didn't think so.
At least not that bad.
Look, I'm not making excuses for him.
And it looked way worse than what it was.
But he's never laid a hand on me.
But thank you.
Yeah. Um, so how long
were you two together for?
About a year.
Long time.
[laughs]
What?
- Nothing, nothing.
Come on.
Ten years.
- Ten years?
What, so you were...
- Married. Yeah.
Look, I still have the indentation.
Wow.
- [sighs]
Was it recent, your divorce?
Yeah, fairly recent.
What happened?
Do we have to talk about our exes?
No, absolutely not.
Well, um, since we're here,
do you want another round after this?
[sighs] With the day I've had?
Yes.
- Yeah, me too.
[chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[moaning]
This is probably a bad idea.
Definitely.
- Hmm.
Definitely.
Ugh.
- [giggling]
[dramatic music]
[birds chirping]
Good morning.
Hmm. Morning.
I wasn't sure last night really happened.
Ugh. How much did we drink?
[chuckles]
So what do we do now?
Now?
I'll make us some coffee.
Yes.
[chuckles]
Hmm. Whoa, dizzy.
[dramatic music]
I hope this is okay.
I didn't want to put back
on my clothes from last night.
Yeah, you look wonderful.
Uh, sit, please. Please.
I wasn't sure how you took your coffee.
Mmm.
Delicious.
A woman after my own heart.
[laughter]
So, should we discuss what happened?
Do we have to?
[laughter]
But can I be frank?
Yes.
I like you.
I like you a lot.
And I know that it's not
the most appropriate thing
that we work together,
but it's not like I'm your boss
or anything, right?
And I know that we both
just got out of relationships
but, you know, I don't think
that's a good enough reason
to ignore something
that might be really special.
So what do say?
Maybe?
[chuckles]
[siren wailing]
[Lila] So far, he seems compatible.
And how long has it been?
Just one week.
That's not long.
- [Lila] No.
No, it's not.
But after Paul, Mark is just...
he's just refreshing.
And what about Paul?
Has he tried to contact you?
No. Not since the incident
outside my office.
Yeah, that must have been scary.
And what about the fact
that the two of you work together?
Yes, so we talked about that.
And like Mark said,
it's not like he's my boss.
So there's no power imbalance.
Have you told anyone at work?
Well, there's not much to tell.
Besides, I'm not sure
it's really anyone's business, so...
Well, I'm happy for you.
Yeah.
He's been married a little over 10 years,
so there's that.
You kinda buried the lead there, no?
I don't know.
I mean, it's not like it matters.
The fact that he was married
for a decade?
Yeah, it's over now.
I mean... and it's not like
I expect the man I date
to not have a past.
Okay.
What?
Nothing.
[scoffs] Come on, Dr. Adams.
I've been coming to you a long time.
I know when you wanna say something.
Okay. Fair enough.
Sometimes when a person is the one
to end a relationship,
they overcompensate
by jumping into the next one too soon.
And you think that's what I'm doing?
I didn't say that.
I just wanted you to be cognizant of it.
Uh-huh.
Well, you have nothing to worry about.
Mark is nothing like Paul.
Nothing at all.
[dramatic music]
Who was he?
Why are you following me?
[scoffs] Don't flatter yourself.
I knew you'd be here.
What part don't you understand, Paul?
Leave me alone.
Your knight in shining armor
isn't here now, is he?
I don't need anybody
to fight my battles for me.
If I see you again...
Well, you survived your first week.
No, it hasn't been so bad.
- Hmm.
You're telling me that as your friend
or as your boss?
- [Lila] I mean it.
No, honestly, it's been really good
to be back in a place
with this kind of energy.
You know, working freelance from home,
you sometimes forget that.
Good.
Because I wanted to introduce you
to some of our new clients,
that's if you're up for it.
Whatever you need. I'm game.
Bad.
- [Lila chuckles]
Uh...
What was that about?
What was what about?
I'm just being friendly.
Uh-huh. And I'm running
a marathon next weekend.
He's a nice guy. That's it.
Just be careful. Okay?
And are you telling me this
as my friend or as my boss?
Look, Lila, I'm not worried
about an office relationship.
It's not like you work for him,
you work for me.
But you need to know that he was married
for a very long time.
And what does that mean?
It means things could get complicated.
Hmm. Well,
it doesn't matter anyways
because I couldn't be
less interested in him.
Uh-hmm.
If you say so.
Hey.
- Hey.
Done with your marathon meeting?
Yeah, it could all
have been done over email.
Hmm. I'm sorry.
Um, I saw you talking to Robin before?
Um, she is my boss and my close friend.
Did she say anything about me?
What? No.
So you didn't tell her
we're seeing each other, did you?
Are you kidding?
I told her I wasn't
even interested in you.
[Mark] So you were talking about me.
[Lila] I told her
that I enjoy working
with the people here.
I told her that you were a nice guy.
That's it.
So what did she say?
She said that you'd been married
for a long time.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Really, we were just chatting.
Mark...
Robin and I were friends
before she was my boss.
It's perfectly normal that she's asking.
But I didn't tell her anything
and I won't,
not until you're ready.
Hey, you still want me
to come over later?
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
Good.
Let me just finish up here.
Okay. Uh-hmm.
[dramatic music]
[siren wailing]
[door opens]
[suspenseful music]
[knocks on door]
Hey.
- Oh!
Sorry. Are you okay?
I didn't mean to scare you.
Who was just here?
What do you mean?
Don't lie to me, Mark.
I just saw her leave.
It was... uh, it was Julia.
Your ex-wife?
What was she doing here?
There's just some things
that we had to discuss.
Oh, okay.
Um, I didn't know
you still kept in contact with her.
Well, I don't.
I mean, not really.
Just there's some legal things
that are still working
themselves out and...
Huh. Okay.
But it is over, right?
It couldn't be more over.
Your ex-boyfriend followed you, remember?
Um, yeah, I remember.
But I didn't ask him to.
I know.
Look, all I'm saying is that
just because you break up with someone
doesn't mean they're out
of your life forever.
At least not at first.
[Lila sighs]
- [Mark] Okay. Hey...
you have nothing to worry about, okay?
Okay.
[soft jazz music]
Do you know who I am?
How did you know I was here?
Mark told me that you stop by here
every morning before work.
What can I do for you?
I just wanted to tell you that, uh...
there's absolutely nothing for you
to be worried about.
Excuse me?
Mark and I,
there's nothing to worry about.
I wasn't.
Look, Mark is a really great guy,
and I'll look back
on our marriage fondly,
but, uh, we both know
that it's better off this way.
Why are you telling me all of this?
I just wanted you to know.
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
[phone beeping]
[bird cawing]
[suspenseful music]
Lila?
[Mark grunts]
You've been staring
at that screen for 10 minutes.
[sighs] I'm sorry.
Is it Mark?
- [scoffs]
So you're gonna make me regret
I even decided to come clean?
Oh, you couldn't have hid it
from me for long.
I see the way you look at him.
- [sighs]
Yeah, well...
Trouble in paradise? Hmm?
Robin, how well did you know his ex-wife?
[Robin] Julia?
- Yeah.
Not really.
I mean, I met her a few times
but that's it.
Hmm.
- [Robin] Why?
She stopped by his house the other day.
Really?
Well, what did Mark say about it?
He said that there's still
some legal issues
to be worked out in the divorce.
Okay. That makes sense.
[scoffs] I guess.
Then why do you look
as if you'd just drank
some spoiled milk?
Because I met her, Julia.
Where?
She came into the coffee shop
I stop at every morning.
And did she say anything to you?
Oh, yeah. She said
that I had nothing to worry about.
Okay. Now that's weird.
See?
That's all I'm saying.
Why don't you just ask Mark about it?
I don't know.
Things are going well.
- Yeah, and you don't wanna
rock the boat, right?
Yeah.
- Look, Lila,
if you can't ask Mark about his ex,
then what kind of a relationship
do you two really have?
[dramatic music]
And you swear it wasn't your idea?
I swear.
I swear it was her idea.
I just don't understand.
Why?
Well, she said it was important to her.
She just wanna make sure that you knew
that there was nothing
between us anymore.
And I think it's rather
considerate of her.
Right?
I mean, do we have to talk
about my ex-wife
all night long?
You know, I bought this
especially for tonight.
Mark, why didn't she get the house?
Hmm?
- Julia.
Why didn't Julia get the house
in the divorce?
Do you really wanna talk about this now?
Uh-hmm.
- Okay.
Well, she didn't get the house
because she didn't want the house.
It was a very equitable divorce.
She has a large family,
she wanna move closer to them.
So she kept more of the assets
and the money, I kept the house.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
We don't have to talk about this anymore.
No, it's okay.
You know, now that you mentioned house,
you know, it is a lot of house
for one person.
Yeah.
You thinking of moving?
No, no, no, no.
I love it here too much.
[Lila laughs]
I was thinking something a little more...
communal.
You want me to move in?
Yeah, why not?
You're here practically
every night anyway.
Mark, I...
I don't know.
That's a really big step.
I know it is.
And I'm ready to make it.
How about you?
[giggles]
Okay.
- All right.
[laughter]
[Mark] It's settled.
[suspenseful music]
[soft music]
Ooh, is this the last of it?
Yup. This is it.
You sure you're not having
second thoughts?
I don't think my back could
handle moving you
back out.
- [laughs] I know.
Oh, shoot.
I left something in the car.
Why don't you take that in
and I'll meet you inside?
Okay.
- Okay.
Oh!
- Ooh!
Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to scare you.
Hello.
I'm Debbie.
I live right over there.
Uh, hi. I'm, uh, I'm Lila.
Lila. I've seen you come and go
these past few weeks.
I'm assuming you're not family?
No, I'm, um, I'm Mark's girlfriend.
So I gathered.
How well do you know Mark?
Oh, I actually knew Julia better.
Right.
- [laughs] Oh. I'm so sorry.
Me and my big mouth.
- No, no, no. It's fine.
I know Mark was married before,
obviously.
And I'm sure you two
will be much happier.
Anyway... [clears throat]
I don't wanna keep you.
Uh, just wanted to come by
and introduce myself.
If you need anything...
don't hesitate to stop by.
Okay.
I see you met the nosy neighbor?
Yeah. Debbie?
[laughs] She's a character.
That's an understatement.
What did she have to say?
- Oh, nothing.
Just welcoming me to the neighborhood.
[scoffs]
What?
- Welcoming is the last word
I would use to describe her.
She used to drive Julia...
just keep your distance.
Give her an inch, she'll take a mile.
Nah, she seems harmless.
Yeah. Harmless, maybe.
Discreet? No way.
[chuckles]
I'll keep that in mind.
- Uh-hmm.
You're gonna be so happy here.
[laughter]
Come on.
Okay.
Ooh. So do you want this
in our bedroom or the office?
Um, bedroom's fine.
Okay.
Hey. What's this door lead to?
Uh, that is chaos.
Um, it's actually locked.
That's what we called the junk room.
Uh, it's where we put everything
that we didn't know what to do with.
Uh, I'll clean it out eventually.
You don't have a key?
I have, somewhere.
But honestly, it's a mess in there.
I haven't been there in years.
Okay.
[dramatic music]
Ugh.
- Were you sick?
I thought I was gonna be.
But then nothing came up.
Well, I'm not surprised.
You barely ate anything at dinner.
I didn't think
my chicken parm was that bad.
I love your chicken parm, you know that.
I don't know what it is.
Maybe I just have a stomach bug?
Yeah. Well, why don't you take
tomorrow off, get some rest?
You've been working so hard lately.
No, I can't.
I'm on a deadline
and I cannot let Robin down.
[Mark] You've been a godsend to Robin.
And trust me, the world's not gonna end
if the project comes in a day late.
Come on.
[Lila groans]
I'll be fine tomorrow.
I just need a little rest.
Mm.
Mm.
[steups]
[sighs]
So, you sure you're okay?
- Positive.
I felt a lot better
after I had breakfast.
What time's your meeting?
- [Mark] Uh, 10:00
and then I'll head
into the office after that.
Okay. Well, see you then?
Good luck.
- Thank you.
[Lila chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[groaning]
Lila, you okay?
- Of course.
Why?
You look like you don't feel so well.
Well, I had a touch
of something last night,
but I'm fine now.
It helped to eat.
Hmm.
What?
- Nothing.
Just gonna mind my business.
Robin, what?
Perhaps you're not sick.
Yeah, I'm not sick.
I just had like a bug or...
Are you pregnant?
What? No.
I can't be. I mean...
that's impossible.
If you say so.
Wait.
So, how's the campaign going?
The campaign?
- What? Oh, fine.
Yeah.
- Good.
The Malibu Polo Club
could be very demanding.
Yeah. So you tell me.
[sighs]
[Dr. Adams] Hey. Those tests
aren't 100% accurate, you know.
They can give false positives.
Three of them?
Besides, I know my body.
And this doesn't feel right.
[sighs] You have options, Lila.
You know that, right?
- Of course I know that.
But options aren't the problem.
The problem is
I don't even know how I feel.
Ambivalence in the early stages
of pregnancy is perfect...
I'm not ambivalent. I'm...
I'm... [sighs]
Well, I think we can both agree
on one thing.
That I need to tell Mark?
What interests me
is why you haven't already.
I don't know.
Maybe because I was worried
about how he may react?
Only one way to find out.
And of course, there's another question
you need to ask yourself.
Do you care what he thinks?
What? Of course I do.
Okay. Then tell him.
Right.
I've always wanted kids.
I think.
I just...
I just wasn't ready.
[chuckles]
Take it from someone who has three.
No one's really ready for it.
[chuckles]
Great.
[Mark] We make a good team.
- What do you mean?
The meal. You taking care
of the sides and the salad,
me taking care of the main dish.
We make a good team.
Oh. Right.
Hey.
What's wrong?
[sighs]
I need to talk to you about something.
Yeah. Of course.
Anything.
Okay.
[dramatic music]
What's this?
My God.
Is this for real?
I took three tests.
I'm pregnant.
[laughs]
You're happy?
Of course I'm happy.
- [sighs]
We're gonna be parents!
What did you think?
But, Mark, we're not even married.
Come on, you think we'd be
the first non-married couple
to have a kid?
- No, it's not that.
I just... [sighs]
This is all so sudden.
And I was so worried about
what you were gonna say
that I don't even know how I feel.
You're gonna make a wonderful mother.
How do you know that?
I know because I know, all right?
And I'm gonna be right by your side.
You're not gonna have to do this alone.
I feel like this is meant to be.
Oh.
Stay right here.
[clears throat]
[sighs]
Ah.
What's this?
- Sparkling cider.
I thought I had some
in the back of the fridge.
You can't drink alcohol anymore.
Right.
To Lila, who's gonna be
the best mother in the world.
And to us.
I can't think of anyone I'd rather go
on this journey with.
Cheers.
- Cheers.
I think it's gonna be a boy.
Oh, my gosh.
- [Mark laughs]
Yeah, we are certain.
Yeah, she took three tests.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Uh-hmm.
- [Lila groans]
Yeah. Are you kidding?
I'm overjoyed.
It's what I've always wanted.
No, well, we haven't talked about it yet,
but, yes, I promise
you'll be the first to know.
Yeah, she just needs a little...
gentle convincing is all.
Oh, gotta go.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I just couldn't sleep
and I didn't know where you were.
Yeah, I couldn't sleep either.
All this excitement.
Uh-hmm.
Come on, let's go back to bed.
No, wait, who were you
talking to at this hour?
Oh, um, it was just
a, uh, old friend from college
who's a night owl.
- Oh.
Did you tell him?
I mean, about the baby.
I did.
I know we didn't discuss
when we're gonna start
letting people know but...
- It's fine.
I mean, I told Dr. Adams.
You did?
- Yes.
She's my therapist.
I tell her everything.
Okay. Um, let's go back to bed.
Okay.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
No more coffee.
- What?
Caffeine.
Oh. My God,
I didn't even think of that.
That's why I got you this.
It's time to get
into that pregnancy mindset.
Thank you.
- [Mark] Uh-hmm.
Now online reviews said that was the best
pregnancy book available,
though you'd probably be
reading dozens more
by the time you're due.
[chuckles]
Thank you.
- And... yeah.
And, uh, I was doing
a little reading last night
and according to the book,
they say OJ is the best.
Just make sure it's pasteurized.
So, what time will you be
in the office today?
Um, probably around noon.
Grab lunch?
- Sounds good.
Okay.
Have a great day.
[birds chirping]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
- Good morning, Lila.
Good morning, Debbie.
- [Debbie] I am so sorry.
I did not mean to sneak up on you.
It's okay.
I'm just a little jumpy.
Yes. It must be those hormones
fluctuating I bet.
Excuse me?
Oh, the book.
Oh, I just assumed, unless...
is that for someone else?
No. No, it's mine.
Um, I just found out
and we haven't started
telling people yet, so...
Oh. Yeah. Got it.
My lips are sealed.
But if you need anything,
you let me know, okay?
I will. Thank you.
Oh. Mark must be so thrilled.
We both are.
- [Debbie] Oh, no.
I meant...
oh, you know.
I'm afraid I don't.
I just meant...
after Julia not being able
to conceive and then Tamara.
Wait, who?
Oh, my goodness.
Okay. I've said too much
once again.
Well, I really need to get to work.
Yes. Yes. Oh, of course.
Go, go. Um, but remember,
any time you wanna stop by.
Right.
- [Debbie] Okay.
Have a good day.
I can't believe he didn't
tell me about this Tamara.
Well, I can't believe you never mentioned
the pregnancy until now.
- I know. I know.
Look, and to be honest with you,
we haven't even decided
on when we're gonna start
telling people yet.
- Unbelievable.
Can we just stay on point, please?
[Robin] Okay.
- Don't you think it's strange?
What, that he never mentioned
Tamara until now?
Did you ever bother to tell him
about your ex-boyfriend, hmm?
I didn't have to tell him about Paul.
Mark roughed him up.
- You know what I mean.
[Lila] No, this is different.
Mark's been married before.
He has more of a history there.
[dramatic music]
[Lila]
Oh, and what about Debbie?
Now who's Debbie?
The neighbor.
Oh, okay. What about her?
She's just always... around.
And she seems to know
a lot about Mark and his past.
Well, the last thing
that you need to worry about now
is some weird nosy neighbor.
I know. You're right.
I'm sorry to bother you with all this.
I know you have so much on your plate.
Oh, speaking of,
I almost have the mock-ups
for the Malibu Polo Club.
Good.
I can't wait to see them.
I gotta go.
[laughs]
[sighs]
[suspenseful music]
[Mark] Hey. How you feeling?
Uh, a little tired.
Yeah?
[chuckles]
Yeah, sorry about lunch.
I had to deal with a few clients
and we just needed to do it here.
I told you, I understand.
Plus, I don't know how much
I would've eaten anyways.
Well, you would've been a cheap date.
[chuckles]
- How about now,
you feel like eating?
- I could try.
Yeah, okay. Come on.
- Yeah. Okay.
My compliments to the chef.
Well, remember,
you're eating for two now.
Mark, who's Tamara?
Why?
- So you do know her?
Yeah. Of course I do.
How do you?
Debbie from next door mentioned her.
God, that woman
is in everyone's business.
Tamara was an ex-girlfriend of mine,
which I'm sure Debbie already told you.
Why didn't you mention her to me?
I don't know.
Are we supposed to go down
the list of all the people
we've ever dated?
No. But she was recent.
What happened to her?
What do you mean?
Nothing happened to her.
I mean, why did the two of you end it?
[sighs]
Do you really wanna go
through this right now?
When were you with her?
What?
- When were you with her?
While with Julia?
No.
No, it was after Julia.
Okay.
Hey.
You have nothing to worry about.
You're gonna be the mother of my child.
And if you want some advice,
don't talk to Debbie anymore.
No good can come with it.
Okay.
Let's get some sleep.
Okay.
- All right.
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[Mark] Good morning, beautiful.
I know, I know.
No caffeine.
See, it's not so hard, is it?
- [scoffs]
You try giving up coffee.
Herbal blend suggested by that doctor
who wrote that book you gave me.
See?
- [chuckles]
Oh, speaking of doctors,
I have an OB/GYN appointment
later today.
Really? You didn't tell me that.
No big deal.
Just a regular checkup.
There'll be millions of them.
Okay. But still,
shouldn't I be there?
You'll be there when you need to be.
Besides, there isn't even
anything to see yet.
All right.
Well, if something comes up...
I'll call you. I promise.
- Okay.
Um, actually, there is something
you can do for me.
Anything.
I left my travel mug
in the cupholder of my car.
Could you get it for me?
Uh, I guess so.
[chuckles]
[door closes]
[suspenseful music]
[door closes]
Voila.
- Ah, perfect timing.
All right.
Gotta run.
- So, you're sure
you don't want me to go?
I'll see you later.
Okay.
- [giggles]
All right. Bye.
[Lila] Bye.
Perfect timing.
So, the results for the Malibu Polo Club
just came in.
And, um, the CEO loved it.
Yes.
- [Robin laughs]
Look. He wants us
to start promotions
on the campaign immediately.
That's fantastic.
- Yes.
Yeah. Hmm.
- But why do I feel like
there's a "but" coming?
'Cause you know me too well.
I just wanna make sure
that you're able to handle this.
Why wouldn't I be?
You're pregnant.
- Ugh.
Hello?
- Gosh, I'll be fine.
In fact, I just came back
from the doctor.
That's right.
How is everything?
- Everything's fine.
[Robin] Great.
- In fact, she told me
that I can work for a very long time
before I have to start slowing down.
Oh, good to know.
Look, I'm just thinking about you.
And I want you to know
that if you need time off,
don't be afraid to ask for it, okay?
I appreciate that, Robin.
- You're welcome.
Actually, there is
something I wanna ask you.
What is it?
I want you to be my baby's godmother.
Oh, my! Godmother?
- Yes.
Are you serious?
- [laughter]
Godmother?
- Yes.
I... gosh,
I don't know what to say.
Say yes!
- I mean, of course.
Yes. Yes. But...
isn't that reserved for a family member?
You're the closest thing
to family I have.
You know that.
[suspenseful music]
Hey.
- Hey.
I looked for you when I got in.
Yeah. I was in a meeting.
So, everything was okay
with the doctor?
- I told you on the phone,
everything is perfectly fine.
Blood work will come back
in a couple of days,
but she's confident
that will be fine too.
Wonderful. And we're still not
telling anyone, right?
Just Robin. And I asked her
to be the baby's godmother.
Without asking me first?
I didn't know I needed permission.
It's my baby too, Lila.
She's the closest thing
I have to family, Mark.
Yes, I understand that,
but I didn't ask anyone
in my family about being the godfather
without discussing it with you first.
Your family lives across country, Mark.
I understand that.
But something this important,
shouldn't we talk about it first?
[sighs]
You're right.
I'm sorry.
- No. It... it's fine.
Just next time, let's communicate.
Yeah.
- [Mark] Okay?
Okay.
- I actually gotta meet
with Robin right now.
Yeah. I have
an appointment with, uh,
Dr. Adams after work, so...
Okay. Um, well,
I'll meet you at home.
Yeah.
- Okay.
[dramatic music]
[Lila] He's been nothing but supportive.
He's thrilled about the baby.
I couldn't ask
for a more positive partner.
And yet you're still
not completely happy.
Why is that?
You tell me.
[sighs] Dr. Adams,
I've been coming to you
for at least once a week
for I don't know how long.
Can you at least just give me
a straight up answer for once?
You're angry.
And I don't think it's with me.
[sighs]
What's goin' on?
I found something.
This fell out of Mark's jacket.
So, you think Mark is having
an affair with this Tamara?
What? No.
No. I think the note
was meant for me.
Lila, I don't think I understand.
[sighs]
Okay. So, Tamara
is Mark's ex-girlfriend.
I just found out about her.
And I think someone wanted me
to get in touch with her.
Who?
- My neighbor, Debbie.
Any particular reason why?
See, that's just it.
Ever since I moved in with Mark,
she's been acting very strange.
And she hasn't said anything outright,
but she's been sending
all these hints and innuendos.
Okay. So, from what I see,
you have two options.
Either call her or don't.
[sighs]
What do you think I should do?
I can't answer that, Lila.
You know that.
[scoffs]
I'll just text her.
I didn't mean right now.
I just said that, "Hi."
I'm in a relationship with Mark
"and someone wanted me
to reach out to you."
Let's see if she responds.
- [Dr. Adams] Okay.
I guess that's all you can do for now.
Yeah.
[phone chimes]
[suspenseful music]
[birds chirping]
Ugh.
Oh!
Oh.
Hi, Mark.
Um, I didn't know that you were here.
Hi, Debbie.
How can I help you?
Uh, no.
I was just checking in on Lila
to see how she was feeling.
Oh, uh, I don't believe she's ill.
No. I meant, you know,
about the pregnancy.
Lila told you she was pregnant?
Well, not exactly
but, um, I saw the book,
you know, when you're having a baby.
Oh, yeah. How observant.
- Yeah.
Look, Mark, um, I certainly...
I don't mean to overstep, okay?
- No, no, no.
It's okay. It's okay.
I assume you're here for your mail.
Huh?
The reason you're on my property,
I assume you're here for your mail.
My mail?
No.
- Yeah.
They dropped it off here by mistake.
No? Come on.
I'll go get it for you.
No. It's fine. You know what?
I can just wait right here.
I appreciate it. [chuckles]
Come on in, Debbie.
I don't bite.
Come on in. Welcome.
[chuckles]
I can, uh, just wait here.
Okay. Be right back.
- Yeah.
[eerie music]
[grunts]
[thuds]
[suspenseful music]
[door closes]
[sighs]
- Hey, I was wondering
when you'd be home.
Yeah, long day.
I already ate.
I hope that's okay.
No worries.
Too tired to eat anyways.
Well, you should eat something,
you know, at least for the baby.
[scoffs] Right.
[sniffing]
Are you okay?
Was Julia here today?
What?
You heard me.
[sniffs]
- Of course not.
Why would you ask that?
I smell perfume.
[sniffs]
I don't smell anything.
Was anyone here today?
Like who?
- I don't know,
that's what I'm asking you.
Lila, I came home, I ate,
poured myself a glass of wine,
and here I am.
No one else was here.
I know what I smell.
[sighs] You know what?
I'm just gonna go wash up and go to bed.
All right.
I'll join you in a few minutes.
[doorbell rings]
- [gasps]
[doorbell rings]
- Mark?
[sighs]
[doorbell ringing]
- [Lila sighs]
[Lila sniffles]
[sighs]
Hi. Is this the Berg residence?
Yes, that's right.
- Awesome.
I got a delivery for you.
- Um...
I need a signature.
- Well, wait,
I didn't order anything.
Well, then your husband did.
He's not... what is it?
A stroller. Congratulations.
Now where would you like it?
Uh, right there is fine.
Okay.
Here, I need your signature.
You can use your finger.
It's fine.
Right.
Thanks.
[Mark] It came.
You ordered this?
[Mark] Yeah, who else?
[chuckles]
When were you gonna tell me?
I thought it'd be a nice surprise.
You know, buying a stroller
is something parents do together.
We're doing plenty of things together.
[sighs] But we just talked
about this, Mark.
Communication?
- Yeah, about naming someone
our child's godmother, not a stroller.
It's the principle.
Okay. Noted.
Actually, I have to go get ready.
Oh, uh, FYI, I'm gonna be
in late morning, so...
Oh?
- Yeah, I have an appointment.
Not another doctor's appointment?
Gee.
- No, no.
[Mark] Off-site meeting?
Just an appointment.
Oh.
Okay.
[sighs]
[suspenseful music]
[singer]
The world ain't looking back
Fantasies in paradise
are just the fact
Midnight getting in
on another [indistinct]
This could be the best
we've had...
Tamara?
Are you pregnant?
Sit, please.
Why did you ask me if I was pregnant?
Because we're here to talk
about Mark Berg, aren't we?
Yes, but what does that have
to do with anything?
Because that's exactly
what he wants from you.
Oh.
So, how did you and Mark even meet?
How does anyone meet nowadays?
Online.
I had just gotten out of a relationship
and he had just gotten divorced.
And you guys hit it off?
Right away.
Hot and heavy, as they say.
And...
I was at his place all the time.
Practically moved in.
So what happened?
Well, I decided to open up to him.
Tell him about my childhood.
- Uh-hmm.
I didn't have a very happy childhood
and because of that, I never wanted kids.
For what it's worth, still don't.
And you told Mark this?
- [Tamara] Uh-hmm.
How did he react?
I don't know what you'd call it,
but it definitely wasn't normal.
What do you mean?
[Tamara] I mean, we were getting serious.
Getting very serious.
But his reaction,
it was way over the top.
He started screaming at me,
telling me how I had
wasted all of his time.
I didn't even understand
what he was talking about.
We had never even discussed marriage,
much less children.
Did you tell him
how inappropriate he was acting?
I tried, but he would not hear it.
He wasn't even interested
in sex after that.
Have you ever heard of a man like that?
It was like, as soon as he found out
kids were off the table,
he wanted zero to do with me.
Hmm.
Tamara, do you know
Mark's neighbor, Debbie?
Oh yeah, of course.
Um, nice lady.
Whenever I saw her, I would talk to her.
Huh. Why are you asking me
about her?
No reason.
Look, I really don't have
too much more time.
And I've got to get home and then...
Oh, no, no. It's fine.
Uh, I don't wanna keep you.
Thank you again for your time.
I really appreciate it.
Look, I wouldn't normally
tell another woman what to do.
And honestly, there's so much
that I loved about Mark,
but thinking back on it,
there's something not right
about that guy.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[distant police sirens wailing]
[yelps]
- Hello, Tamara.
Mark.
Still leaving the back door unlocked?
Didn't I warn you about that?
What, um, what are you doing here?
I think you know what I'm doing here.
I have absolutely no idea,
and I want you to leave now.
What'd the two of you talk about?
Who?
- Didn't you learn your lesson
about keeping secrets from me?
Get out now, I am warning you!
[laughs] That's good.
You're warning me.
- I don't owe you anything.
No, but Lila certainly does,
and I'm gonna make sure I get it.
You're sick.
Tamara, this will go much easier
if you just...
[Tamara screams]
[suspenseful music]
Lila. Have a seat.
Are you okay?
Have you seen Mark today?
No, but I have been in my office
for most of the morning.
Why?
I just met with Mark's ex-girlfriend.
Julia?
- No, that's his ex-wife.
His ex-girlfriend.
Okay. Why were you meeting
with her?
That doesn't matter.
What matters is, I'm in trouble.
What in the world are you talking about?
I think he wants my baby.
Well, of course he wants your baby.
You said so yourself.
No, I think that's all he wants.
I think that's why he's with me.
I think I'm in danger, Robin.
Look, um,
I wanna believe you...
- [phone rings]
[Robin]...but are you...
- [gasps]
What?
- It's Mark.
He says he's on the way
to the office right now.
Right now?
- Right now.
Okay, what am I gonna do?
- Um, okay, wait.
Let's think. Let's think.
Um, here's what you're gonna do.
Okay.
- I want you to go
pack your stuff.
- Pack my stuff?
Pack your stuff.
You're gonna stay with me,
for now.
- I don't know what to say.
I...
- Just go. Just go.
Go get your stuff.
- Okay.
Okay? Go.
- Okay.
[suspenseful music]
Hey, boss.
- You busy?
Just buried in this
Malibu Polo Club campaign.
What's up?
You haven't heard from Lila, have you?
[sighs]
I've been texting her,
but she hasn't responded.
Hmm, maybe she's in a meeting.
Well, I checked the whole office.
An off-site meeting?
She would have mentioned it.
Look, Robin, I just want you to know
that Lila told me everything.
You know, about the pregnancy
and about you being the godmother,
and I couldn't be happier.
I'm happy too, for both of you.
Yeah.
Have you, uh, noticed anything different
about her recently?
Different?
- [Mark] Yes.
Like she hasn't been herself.
She's pregnant, Mark.
But besides that.
Besides that, Mark?
I'm just...
I'm just worried about her.
That's all.
You have no reason to be.
So she hasn't spoke to you
about anything?
[Robin] No, she hasn't.
And to be frank, if something was wrong,
don't you think you're the first person
she should come to?
- I know,
but you're her boss
and her best friend and...
And you're about to be
the father of her child.
Okay.
You sure you don't know where she is?
No. I'm sorry, I don't.
Okay.
[sniffles]
[phone ringing]
- [Lila] Hey.
Hey, where are you?
Um, by my car. Why?
[Robin] Mark just came in
to my office looking for you.
What'd you tell him?
I told him I didn't know where you were.
Do you think he believed you?
- [Robin] I'm not sure.
But Lila, you need to pack
your stuff quickly
and get out of there.
One step ahead of you.
- [Robin] Good.
Please be safe.
[suspenseful music]
[leaves rustling]
[door open and close]
[phone ringing]
Lila.
What are you doing here?
- [keys jingling]
I could ask you the same thing.
[keys jingling]
I just came to pick something up.
Get out of my house.
Your house?
[laughs]
You really believe
that this is your house?
[Mark] Lila?
In here, Mark.
Julia, what are you doing here?
Well, you wouldn't return any of my calls
and I needed to get my birth certificate.
I thought it would be here
in the junk room.
What?
- By the way,
I love what you've done with the place.
[sighs]
You weren't going to tell me?
Whatever's between Lila and I
is none of your business.
[sighs]
I'm sure you two
will make wonderful parents.
Get out of here, Julia.
Out.
Let me know where you're registered.
[door closes]
Look, I am so sorry about that.
Don't.
Just don't.
I just spoke to Detective Fullerton
and they can't arrest her
for breaking and entering
because technically she had a key.
What?
That's insane.
So, she can just come and go
as she pleases?
Even though the house is in
your name and I live here now?
No, no.
But for practical purposes,
I'll have the locks changed
and, um, I'll file a restraining order.
And what's that supposed to do?
Well, that prevents Julia from coming
within 200 yards of the house
and 100 yards from both you and I.
[sighs] And what if she does?
Well, she'd be arrested.
Can we talk about us now, please?
[Lila]
Yes, but what about Tamara?
I saw her today.
- Oh, gosh, this whole thing.
Oh.
Oh, embarrassment.
This whole thing just got
so far out of hand.
I mean, you should have asked me
before seeing her.
She lies about everything.
Okay, fine.
Maybe you're right.
But what about what she said to me?
Are you saying it's not true?
What's not true?
That you left her when you found
out she didn't want children.
It's partially true.
Tamara and I met online.
Yeah. She told me.
Well, did she tell you that
there was a questionnaire
that clients had to fill out
to be deemed compatible?
Look, I was totally upfront
with her about my desire
to have children,
and now she's using that
to prove that I'm some kind of creepy...
I don't even know what.
And one of the reasons Julia and I split
was she didn't wanna have children.
I did. It's important to me.
So you're saying Tamara lied to you?
Yeah.
Yeah, I never would have
continued our relationship
if I knew how she really felt.
And I know it's harsh,
but I probably did say
that I thought our time together
was a waste.
I was angry.
I mean, have you noticed
anything about her?
Tamara? What?
She's kind of kooky.
- [chuckling]
Well, maybe a little.
A little?
No, not a little, a lot.
Jeez.
Mark, what about the baby's room, huh?
What about that?
What about it?
We promised we were gonna be
open with each other.
What? Can I surprise my
wife-to-be with anything?
Yeah, but...
what did you just call me?
It just slipped out.
Lila, you know,
I can't predict the future.
No one can.
But we are gonna be parents together.
Yeah.
And the way I feel
about you right now, I...
I don't see that changing.
Come here.
I'm not blaming
it on the hormones, Robin.
[groans] That's such a cliche
and frankly a little insulting.
I'm just saying,
I think I was just wrong.
But you seemed pretty certain.
[Lila] And I was, but I thought about it.
And really, what was the reason
I started to suspect Mark?
Because some nosy neighbor
told me to call his ex?
Because his ex then told me
that Mark got mad at her
because she lied to him?
Oh, and you should have seen
the way he spoke to Julia.
Hmm. How did he speak to her?
Well, when he saw how upset I was,
he took my side immediately.
No questions asked.
Well, I would hope so.
Yeah, well, he's defended her
in the past,
but not this time.
He kicked her out the house right away.
So what? Now things are fine
between the two of you?
Robin, you tell me.
Mark has worked for you for a long time.
Do I have anything to worry about?
Mark was my employee.
I really don't know him that well.
Not nearly as well as you do.
That's it?
You have no advice for me?
How about this?
Trust your instincts.
[groans] That's what I'm doing.
[police sirens wailing]
Have a seat. How can I help you?
Hi. I'm Lila.
My boyfriend was here earlier
filing a restraining order
against his ex-wife.
I wanted to say thank you
and to see if you need any
additional information.
I'm sorry, anything we needed?
- Yeah,
for the order or anything?
- [Det. Wright] Ma'am, I'm sorry,
but restraining orders
aren't even filed here.
That's done down
at the county courthouse.
The courthouse?
Are you sure?
I know my youthful looks
can be deceiving,
but I've been a detective here
for over 10 years.
I don't understand.
He said he came here
and got a restraining order against her.
He told me.
- [Det. Wright] No, I'm sorry,
but like I said, that's done
down at the county courthouse.
Plus, you can't just walk in
and get a restraining order.
It has to be reviewed and signed
by a judge.
Can I speak
to Detective Fullerton, please?
Detective Fullerton isn't here.
When will he be back?
- Ma'am?
When will he be back?
Ma'am, there is no Detective Fullerton
that works in this department.
Are you sure?
Wait, okay.
He said Fullerton.
Um, something like Fullerton?
Ma'am, I'd speak
to your husband about this.
[sighs] He's not my husband.
He...
actually, do you know if divorces
are a matter of public records?
Yeah, of course they are.
Do you know how I can find
that information?
Well, I assume most of that's
online nowadays,
but I know for a fact
that those records are kept
at the county building.
County building.
Okay.
Thank you so much for your time.
[Det. Wright]
Certainly. Good luck to you.
Thanks.
[police sirens wailing]
Hi. How can I help you?
Hi, I need to find some divorce records
on someone local.
[keyboard clacking]
- [Ashley] What's the name?
Mark Berg.
[keyboard clacking]
Okay. Let me look.
According to our system, there
is no record of a Mark Berg
getting divorced in this county.
Uh, can you try Julia Berg?
Nothing.
Do you have Julia's maiden name?
I don't.
- [Ashley] Hmm.
Unfortunately, the courthouses
are running behind
in processing divorce records.
If you'd like, feel free
to come back next month.
[sighs]
Okay. Thank you for your time.
- [Ashley] Sure.
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[birds squawking]
[birds chirping]
[suspenseful music]
Debbie?
Debbie, it's Lila.
Debbie?
[suspenseful music]
- Oh, my God.
[yelps]
[Mark hushes]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[Lila] Oh, my God.
Help.
Somebody help. Help!
Help.
[Mark] Save your breath, Lila.
Doors are closed.
Windows are shut.
No one care hear you.
I hate you.
I would imagine you do, yeah.
[breathing heavily]
You and Julia aren't divorced.
No.
I don't understand.
Of course, you do.
Look, you almost figured it out before.
So, you and Julia are...
Married.
Why?
Why? [scoffs]
Do you have any idea what it's like
watching you get pregnant
like it's nothing?
What?
No.
No, you don't.
You couldn't possibly know.
Years, Lila.
Years of trying.
Doctors and treatments.
Hope.
Disappointment.
Over and over.
And then there's you.
[sniffles]
You who barely even tries.
You never had to beg for it like I did.
[chuckles]
And the funny thing is,
is that you have no idea
how lucky you are.
Your baby was going to be mine.
Ours.
No.
No. Mark.
Mark, don't do this, okay?
Think about the baby.
I wanted the baby.
We wanted this baby so badly.
Yeah.
But you ruined that for us.
You ruined that for all of us.
No.
Yes.
No. No, Mark. Please.
Mark, please don't.
Please don't do this, okay?
I'm so sorry.
- Mark, no!
[whimpering]
[distant police sirens wailing]
You are a very lucky woman.
Let's go.
Okay.
- Come on.
[distant police sirens wailing]
- [sobbing]
[baby cooing]
[Robin] Well, look at you.
Back at work,
juggling campaigns and bottles.
Well, I'm happy and grateful
that you covered the cost of a nanny.
Anything for my godchild.
Look at you.
Oh, look at those cheeks.
Oh, you're perfect. Mwah.
[chuckles] You know, sometimes
I can't believe she's mine.
I mean, after everything, we made it.
You did more than make it.
You built a whole new life, Lila.
You and her.
I'm just glad it's over.
Speaking of,
did they find anything new
about where Mark is?
Not yet, but the police are confident.
They said it's only a matter of time
before they catch him.
- [Robin] Forget him.
He doesn't deserve space
in your life anymore.
You're right.
Darling, you just had the wrong
baby daddy in your life.
But now, you have the perfect little one.
And she has us.
Facts.
[chuckling]
Yeah, it's just been so hard
losing her, you know?
I'm sorry, John.
I can't imagine.
Yeah, just you spend years
building a life with someone,
thinking they'll always be there
and then one day they're gone.
Hmm. Must be lonely.
Sometimes.
Nights like this help, though.
Can I ask you a question?
- Anything.
What's the most important
quality in a relationship?
Hmm, trust.
Definitely trust.
I mean, without it, there's nothing.
Trust.
Couldn't agree more.
- [chuckling]
So, have you ever thought
about having kids?
I love children.
I can't wait to have a baby someday.
Where have you been my whole life?
Maybe we're meant to meet then.
Maybe we were meant for each other.
[chuckles]
Cheers.
Cheers.
- [glasses clinking]
[suspenseful music]
[ominous music]
[suspenseful music]
[birds chirping]
Debbie?
Debbie, it's Lila.
Debbie?
Oh, my God.
[suspenseful music]
[Tamara]
I knew we were moving too fast.
Moving in together, but playing house?
This was all a mistake.
We wanted this, Tamara.
No, you wanted this.
I told you from the start, Mark,
that I like my freedom, my space.
But, no, you wanted
to fast-forward everything.
Okay, I... yeah, I get it.
I get it. I-I'll back off.
This is not something we can work on,
something we can fix.
We both want different things.
Please don't walk out on us.
There is no us, Mark.
There never was.
[grunts]
What the hell, Mark?
I'm sorry.
Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.
I'm sorry.
You scare me when you get like this.
I would never hurt you.
You know that, right?
We're just not compatible.
[suspenseful music]
[screams]
[Lila] In the end,
we just weren't compatible.
That's good you recognized that.
A lot of times
couples realize it too late
and then it makes it harder
to end things.
I'm not sure Paul will feel the same way.
[Dr. Adams] What do you mean?
Well, he thought
we were the perfect couple.
Yes, it's difficult
when the people in a relationship
have different perspectives
on the nature of the relationship.
Hmm.
Tell me about it.
[Dr. Adams] What is it, Lila?
I'm afraid I may sound, um, shallow.
I don't judge, Lila.
You know that.
And believe me,
of all the confessions I hear,
shallowness wouldn't be near
the top of the most salacious.
[chuckles]
Okay.
I knew it was the right thing
to do, to end it.
But for all his faults,
Paul was good to me.
And I kind of got...
You got used to a certain lifestyle.
I did.
And if I'm being honest,
I kinda enjoyed it.
There's nothing wrong
with living life well, Lila.
And enjoying it.
For some women,
that's the most important thing.
You decided that, for you, it wasn't.
[sighs]
[dramatic music]
[Robin] Oh, hey.
- Hey.
Sorry. Oh, goodness.
How late am I?
- Uh, don't worry about it.
I am in no rush at all.
- Hmm, good.
But I hope you don't mind.
- Mind?
I plan on catching up with you.
- [laughs]
Waiter, I would love a martini,
very strong and very dry.
Olive?
- Three.
Sorry. My life has just been
all over the place.
- Work?
Yeah.
- Good.
Because that's what I wanted
to talk to you about.
About work?
What would you say if I told you
I want to come work for you?
I'd say how many of those
have you already had?
I'm serious. You once mentioned
that I should come work for you
and I don't think it was just in passing.
You're serious?
- Dead serious.
But I thought you were happy
doing freelance.
I am.
What is it?
You know how Paul and I broke up.
Of course.
Well, now that I'm no longer
in a two-income relationship,
I could use the stability.
[exhales]
You know what?
Forget I ask.
I shouldn't have been asking.
I'm sorry.
- No, no, no, no. I just...
I was just thinking about it.
Right? I did bring it up.
And to be honest with you,
I could really use someone
with your designer skills and experience.
So is that a "Yes"?
It's a "I'll think about it."
[laughs]
That's good enough for me.
[chuckles] Thank you.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Will do.
So, let's do a toast.
I like that.
- To future possibilities.
Hear, hear.
- [glasses clink]
[door opens]
[tense music]
Hmm.
You said you wanted it strong.
No, no, no. I-It's not that.
- What?
Did you tell Paul
that you were meeting me here?
Of course not.
He's here.
What...
oh, my God.
I cannot deal with him right now.
What are you gonna do?
I'm gonna try and sneak out the back.
If he sees me, try and head him off.
You got it.
[suspenseful music]
Robin?
Paul.
You here alone?
Obviously.
Where is she?
Why don't you just leave her alone?
She wants nothing to do with you.
Where is she?
No, you didn't.
Go to hell.
[scoffs]
[suspenseful music]
Knock, knock.
- Hey.
[Lila] How are you?
- Oh, I couldn't have picked
a worse day for you to start.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Well, if it's too much for me
to be here, I can...
No, no, no. It's just...
I wanted to show you around,
you know, help you get settled.
Well, I've been here a ton of times.
I know my way around the office.
Well, working here is different.
And I just... I didn't want
to throw you in the mix.
Mark.
Perfect timing.
Mark, I want you to meet Lila.
She's my friend that I mentioned to you.
Hey.
- Lila, this is Mark.
He is our VP of Sales.
Oh, right, the, uh, design genius.
Uh-hmm.
- [laughs]
Well, I think I've been oversold.
I was about to show Lila around,
but considering
what happened this morning
I was wondering if you could?
Uh, Robin, I am slammed.
Any other day, I'd be happy to
but I'm just... I...
Thank you, Mark.
We'll catch up soon.
- Okay.
Thanks, Robin.
- [Robin] You're welcome.
Let's check out that coffee machine.
[sighs]
I'd tell you it's not always
like this, but...
It's always like this. [laughs]
You know, Robin told me
it could be a circus sometimes.
And in that case,
I assume you're the ringleader?
More like the one who cleans up
after the elephants.
[laughs] I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
It really is a great place
to work.
- [Lila] Oh, don't worry.
Robin and I have known
each other forever.
Besides, she told me how intense
it could be sometimes.
But I do know that she cares.
She cares about her staff
and her clients.
Yeah. And she had nothing
but praise for you as well.
So I, um, understand
you were in freelance
or something before?
- Yeah, I was.
But, you know, when you're freelancing,
you spend most of your time
looking for work.
And I got in this business
to actually be creative.
Understood.
Well, I am... uh,
I'm glad you're here,
especially if it lightens my load.
Yeah. Listen, I told Robin
I'm happy to help wherever.
I mean, the last thing I want to do
is screw up the chemistry here.
Oh, no, you'll be fine.
You'll be fine.
Uh, so did she mention
where you'd be sitting?
I know there's a few empty offices here.
You could probably
just take your pick, honestly.
No, I'm happy wherever.
Well, then, watch what you say.
Because the last person
who said something like that
ended up in the janitor's closet.
Oh, my.
My jokes get better.
- [laughter]
Okay.
- All right.
[clears throat] Should we, um,
sniff you out an office?
Let's do it.
Hey, I have to run.
I have dinner plans now.
No, go, go, go.
- Sorry about today.
It's usually not so crazy.
Eh, scratch that.
It's always crazy.
- [laughter]
Just know that I really wanted
to be here for you
on your first day.
- Robin, I understand.
You have a company to run.
Oh, facts.
[laughs]
Besides, Mark was great.
He really made me feel at home.
Good to know.
We'll catch up tomorrow.
Promise.
- Okay.
[chuckles]
[Paul] Hey, Lila.
How'd you know I was here?
What kind of a hello is that?
- I'm serious, Paul.
Have you been following me?
- What was I supposed to do?
You won't return my calls,
respond to my texts?
You're supposed to get the hint.
I just want to talk.
Well, I don't.
And I made that very clear.
Why are you being like this?
Because you're not respecting my wishes.
I told you. We're done.
When we were together you accused me
of not showing enough emotion.
And now you want me to just
back off without a fight?
Paul, I'm gonna say this one more time,
and you may not want to hear this,
but I don't ever wanna see you again.
Come on, Lila.
- Get off of me.
[grunts]
- [gasps]
She said to leave her alone.
Get the hell out of here.
Hey, hey. You okay?
Yeah, yeah. I think so.
- Sure?
So who was that guy?
Hmm. My ex.
Oh.
Bad breakup, I take it.
You know, I didn't think so.
At least not that bad.
Look, I'm not making excuses for him.
And it looked way worse than what it was.
But he's never laid a hand on me.
But thank you.
Yeah. Um, so how long
were you two together for?
About a year.
Long time.
[laughs]
What?
- Nothing, nothing.
Come on.
Ten years.
- Ten years?
What, so you were...
- Married. Yeah.
Look, I still have the indentation.
Wow.
- [sighs]
Was it recent, your divorce?
Yeah, fairly recent.
What happened?
Do we have to talk about our exes?
No, absolutely not.
Well, um, since we're here,
do you want another round after this?
[sighs] With the day I've had?
Yes.
- Yeah, me too.
[chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[moaning]
This is probably a bad idea.
Definitely.
- Hmm.
Definitely.
Ugh.
- [giggling]
[dramatic music]
[birds chirping]
Good morning.
Hmm. Morning.
I wasn't sure last night really happened.
Ugh. How much did we drink?
[chuckles]
So what do we do now?
Now?
I'll make us some coffee.
Yes.
[chuckles]
Hmm. Whoa, dizzy.
[dramatic music]
I hope this is okay.
I didn't want to put back
on my clothes from last night.
Yeah, you look wonderful.
Uh, sit, please. Please.
I wasn't sure how you took your coffee.
Mmm.
Delicious.
A woman after my own heart.
[laughter]
So, should we discuss what happened?
Do we have to?
[laughter]
But can I be frank?
Yes.
I like you.
I like you a lot.
And I know that it's not
the most appropriate thing
that we work together,
but it's not like I'm your boss
or anything, right?
And I know that we both
just got out of relationships
but, you know, I don't think
that's a good enough reason
to ignore something
that might be really special.
So what do say?
Maybe?
[chuckles]
[siren wailing]
[Lila] So far, he seems compatible.
And how long has it been?
Just one week.
That's not long.
- [Lila] No.
No, it's not.
But after Paul, Mark is just...
he's just refreshing.
And what about Paul?
Has he tried to contact you?
No. Not since the incident
outside my office.
Yeah, that must have been scary.
And what about the fact
that the two of you work together?
Yes, so we talked about that.
And like Mark said,
it's not like he's my boss.
So there's no power imbalance.
Have you told anyone at work?
Well, there's not much to tell.
Besides, I'm not sure
it's really anyone's business, so...
Well, I'm happy for you.
Yeah.
He's been married a little over 10 years,
so there's that.
You kinda buried the lead there, no?
I don't know.
I mean, it's not like it matters.
The fact that he was married
for a decade?
Yeah, it's over now.
I mean... and it's not like
I expect the man I date
to not have a past.
Okay.
What?
Nothing.
[scoffs] Come on, Dr. Adams.
I've been coming to you a long time.
I know when you wanna say something.
Okay. Fair enough.
Sometimes when a person is the one
to end a relationship,
they overcompensate
by jumping into the next one too soon.
And you think that's what I'm doing?
I didn't say that.
I just wanted you to be cognizant of it.
Uh-huh.
Well, you have nothing to worry about.
Mark is nothing like Paul.
Nothing at all.
[dramatic music]
Who was he?
Why are you following me?
[scoffs] Don't flatter yourself.
I knew you'd be here.
What part don't you understand, Paul?
Leave me alone.
Your knight in shining armor
isn't here now, is he?
I don't need anybody
to fight my battles for me.
If I see you again...
Well, you survived your first week.
No, it hasn't been so bad.
- Hmm.
You're telling me that as your friend
or as your boss?
- [Lila] I mean it.
No, honestly, it's been really good
to be back in a place
with this kind of energy.
You know, working freelance from home,
you sometimes forget that.
Good.
Because I wanted to introduce you
to some of our new clients,
that's if you're up for it.
Whatever you need. I'm game.
Bad.
- [Lila chuckles]
Uh...
What was that about?
What was what about?
I'm just being friendly.
Uh-huh. And I'm running
a marathon next weekend.
He's a nice guy. That's it.
Just be careful. Okay?
And are you telling me this
as my friend or as my boss?
Look, Lila, I'm not worried
about an office relationship.
It's not like you work for him,
you work for me.
But you need to know that he was married
for a very long time.
And what does that mean?
It means things could get complicated.
Hmm. Well,
it doesn't matter anyways
because I couldn't be
less interested in him.
Uh-hmm.
If you say so.
Hey.
- Hey.
Done with your marathon meeting?
Yeah, it could all
have been done over email.
Hmm. I'm sorry.
Um, I saw you talking to Robin before?
Um, she is my boss and my close friend.
Did she say anything about me?
What? No.
So you didn't tell her
we're seeing each other, did you?
Are you kidding?
I told her I wasn't
even interested in you.
[Mark] So you were talking about me.
[Lila] I told her
that I enjoy working
with the people here.
I told her that you were a nice guy.
That's it.
So what did she say?
She said that you'd been married
for a long time.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Really, we were just chatting.
Mark...
Robin and I were friends
before she was my boss.
It's perfectly normal that she's asking.
But I didn't tell her anything
and I won't,
not until you're ready.
Hey, you still want me
to come over later?
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
Good.
Let me just finish up here.
Okay. Uh-hmm.
[dramatic music]
[siren wailing]
[door opens]
[suspenseful music]
[knocks on door]
Hey.
- Oh!
Sorry. Are you okay?
I didn't mean to scare you.
Who was just here?
What do you mean?
Don't lie to me, Mark.
I just saw her leave.
It was... uh, it was Julia.
Your ex-wife?
What was she doing here?
There's just some things
that we had to discuss.
Oh, okay.
Um, I didn't know
you still kept in contact with her.
Well, I don't.
I mean, not really.
Just there's some legal things
that are still working
themselves out and...
Huh. Okay.
But it is over, right?
It couldn't be more over.
Your ex-boyfriend followed you, remember?
Um, yeah, I remember.
But I didn't ask him to.
I know.
Look, all I'm saying is that
just because you break up with someone
doesn't mean they're out
of your life forever.
At least not at first.
[Lila sighs]
- [Mark] Okay. Hey...
you have nothing to worry about, okay?
Okay.
[soft jazz music]
Do you know who I am?
How did you know I was here?
Mark told me that you stop by here
every morning before work.
What can I do for you?
I just wanted to tell you that, uh...
there's absolutely nothing for you
to be worried about.
Excuse me?
Mark and I,
there's nothing to worry about.
I wasn't.
Look, Mark is a really great guy,
and I'll look back
on our marriage fondly,
but, uh, we both know
that it's better off this way.
Why are you telling me all of this?
I just wanted you to know.
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
[phone beeping]
[bird cawing]
[suspenseful music]
Lila?
[Mark grunts]
You've been staring
at that screen for 10 minutes.
[sighs] I'm sorry.
Is it Mark?
- [scoffs]
So you're gonna make me regret
I even decided to come clean?
Oh, you couldn't have hid it
from me for long.
I see the way you look at him.
- [sighs]
Yeah, well...
Trouble in paradise? Hmm?
Robin, how well did you know his ex-wife?
[Robin] Julia?
- Yeah.
Not really.
I mean, I met her a few times
but that's it.
Hmm.
- [Robin] Why?
She stopped by his house the other day.
Really?
Well, what did Mark say about it?
He said that there's still
some legal issues
to be worked out in the divorce.
Okay. That makes sense.
[scoffs] I guess.
Then why do you look
as if you'd just drank
some spoiled milk?
Because I met her, Julia.
Where?
She came into the coffee shop
I stop at every morning.
And did she say anything to you?
Oh, yeah. She said
that I had nothing to worry about.
Okay. Now that's weird.
See?
That's all I'm saying.
Why don't you just ask Mark about it?
I don't know.
Things are going well.
- Yeah, and you don't wanna
rock the boat, right?
Yeah.
- Look, Lila,
if you can't ask Mark about his ex,
then what kind of a relationship
do you two really have?
[dramatic music]
And you swear it wasn't your idea?
I swear.
I swear it was her idea.
I just don't understand.
Why?
Well, she said it was important to her.
She just wanna make sure that you knew
that there was nothing
between us anymore.
And I think it's rather
considerate of her.
Right?
I mean, do we have to talk
about my ex-wife
all night long?
You know, I bought this
especially for tonight.
Mark, why didn't she get the house?
Hmm?
- Julia.
Why didn't Julia get the house
in the divorce?
Do you really wanna talk about this now?
Uh-hmm.
- Okay.
Well, she didn't get the house
because she didn't want the house.
It was a very equitable divorce.
She has a large family,
she wanna move closer to them.
So she kept more of the assets
and the money, I kept the house.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
We don't have to talk about this anymore.
No, it's okay.
You know, now that you mentioned house,
you know, it is a lot of house
for one person.
Yeah.
You thinking of moving?
No, no, no, no.
I love it here too much.
[Lila laughs]
I was thinking something a little more...
communal.
You want me to move in?
Yeah, why not?
You're here practically
every night anyway.
Mark, I...
I don't know.
That's a really big step.
I know it is.
And I'm ready to make it.
How about you?
[giggles]
Okay.
- All right.
[laughter]
[Mark] It's settled.
[suspenseful music]
[soft music]
Ooh, is this the last of it?
Yup. This is it.
You sure you're not having
second thoughts?
I don't think my back could
handle moving you
back out.
- [laughs] I know.
Oh, shoot.
I left something in the car.
Why don't you take that in
and I'll meet you inside?
Okay.
- Okay.
Oh!
- Ooh!
Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to scare you.
Hello.
I'm Debbie.
I live right over there.
Uh, hi. I'm, uh, I'm Lila.
Lila. I've seen you come and go
these past few weeks.
I'm assuming you're not family?
No, I'm, um, I'm Mark's girlfriend.
So I gathered.
How well do you know Mark?
Oh, I actually knew Julia better.
Right.
- [laughs] Oh. I'm so sorry.
Me and my big mouth.
- No, no, no. It's fine.
I know Mark was married before,
obviously.
And I'm sure you two
will be much happier.
Anyway... [clears throat]
I don't wanna keep you.
Uh, just wanted to come by
and introduce myself.
If you need anything...
don't hesitate to stop by.
Okay.
I see you met the nosy neighbor?
Yeah. Debbie?
[laughs] She's a character.
That's an understatement.
What did she have to say?
- Oh, nothing.
Just welcoming me to the neighborhood.
[scoffs]
What?
- Welcoming is the last word
I would use to describe her.
She used to drive Julia...
just keep your distance.
Give her an inch, she'll take a mile.
Nah, she seems harmless.
Yeah. Harmless, maybe.
Discreet? No way.
[chuckles]
I'll keep that in mind.
- Uh-hmm.
You're gonna be so happy here.
[laughter]
Come on.
Okay.
Ooh. So do you want this
in our bedroom or the office?
Um, bedroom's fine.
Okay.
Hey. What's this door lead to?
Uh, that is chaos.
Um, it's actually locked.
That's what we called the junk room.
Uh, it's where we put everything
that we didn't know what to do with.
Uh, I'll clean it out eventually.
You don't have a key?
I have, somewhere.
But honestly, it's a mess in there.
I haven't been there in years.
Okay.
[dramatic music]
Ugh.
- Were you sick?
I thought I was gonna be.
But then nothing came up.
Well, I'm not surprised.
You barely ate anything at dinner.
I didn't think
my chicken parm was that bad.
I love your chicken parm, you know that.
I don't know what it is.
Maybe I just have a stomach bug?
Yeah. Well, why don't you take
tomorrow off, get some rest?
You've been working so hard lately.
No, I can't.
I'm on a deadline
and I cannot let Robin down.
[Mark] You've been a godsend to Robin.
And trust me, the world's not gonna end
if the project comes in a day late.
Come on.
[Lila groans]
I'll be fine tomorrow.
I just need a little rest.
Mm.
Mm.
[steups]
[sighs]
So, you sure you're okay?
- Positive.
I felt a lot better
after I had breakfast.
What time's your meeting?
- [Mark] Uh, 10:00
and then I'll head
into the office after that.
Okay. Well, see you then?
Good luck.
- Thank you.
[Lila chuckles]
[dramatic music]
[groaning]
Lila, you okay?
- Of course.
Why?
You look like you don't feel so well.
Well, I had a touch
of something last night,
but I'm fine now.
It helped to eat.
Hmm.
What?
- Nothing.
Just gonna mind my business.
Robin, what?
Perhaps you're not sick.
Yeah, I'm not sick.
I just had like a bug or...
Are you pregnant?
What? No.
I can't be. I mean...
that's impossible.
If you say so.
Wait.
So, how's the campaign going?
The campaign?
- What? Oh, fine.
Yeah.
- Good.
The Malibu Polo Club
could be very demanding.
Yeah. So you tell me.
[sighs]
[Dr. Adams] Hey. Those tests
aren't 100% accurate, you know.
They can give false positives.
Three of them?
Besides, I know my body.
And this doesn't feel right.
[sighs] You have options, Lila.
You know that, right?
- Of course I know that.
But options aren't the problem.
The problem is
I don't even know how I feel.
Ambivalence in the early stages
of pregnancy is perfect...
I'm not ambivalent. I'm...
I'm... [sighs]
Well, I think we can both agree
on one thing.
That I need to tell Mark?
What interests me
is why you haven't already.
I don't know.
Maybe because I was worried
about how he may react?
Only one way to find out.
And of course, there's another question
you need to ask yourself.
Do you care what he thinks?
What? Of course I do.
Okay. Then tell him.
Right.
I've always wanted kids.
I think.
I just...
I just wasn't ready.
[chuckles]
Take it from someone who has three.
No one's really ready for it.
[chuckles]
Great.
[Mark] We make a good team.
- What do you mean?
The meal. You taking care
of the sides and the salad,
me taking care of the main dish.
We make a good team.
Oh. Right.
Hey.
What's wrong?
[sighs]
I need to talk to you about something.
Yeah. Of course.
Anything.
Okay.
[dramatic music]
What's this?
My God.
Is this for real?
I took three tests.
I'm pregnant.
[laughs]
You're happy?
Of course I'm happy.
- [sighs]
We're gonna be parents!
What did you think?
But, Mark, we're not even married.
Come on, you think we'd be
the first non-married couple
to have a kid?
- No, it's not that.
I just... [sighs]
This is all so sudden.
And I was so worried about
what you were gonna say
that I don't even know how I feel.
You're gonna make a wonderful mother.
How do you know that?
I know because I know, all right?
And I'm gonna be right by your side.
You're not gonna have to do this alone.
I feel like this is meant to be.
Oh.
Stay right here.
[clears throat]
[sighs]
Ah.
What's this?
- Sparkling cider.
I thought I had some
in the back of the fridge.
You can't drink alcohol anymore.
Right.
To Lila, who's gonna be
the best mother in the world.
And to us.
I can't think of anyone I'd rather go
on this journey with.
Cheers.
- Cheers.
I think it's gonna be a boy.
Oh, my gosh.
- [Mark laughs]
Yeah, we are certain.
Yeah, she took three tests.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Uh-hmm.
- [Lila groans]
Yeah. Are you kidding?
I'm overjoyed.
It's what I've always wanted.
No, well, we haven't talked about it yet,
but, yes, I promise
you'll be the first to know.
Yeah, she just needs a little...
gentle convincing is all.
Oh, gotta go.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I just couldn't sleep
and I didn't know where you were.
Yeah, I couldn't sleep either.
All this excitement.
Uh-hmm.
Come on, let's go back to bed.
No, wait, who were you
talking to at this hour?
Oh, um, it was just
a, uh, old friend from college
who's a night owl.
- Oh.
Did you tell him?
I mean, about the baby.
I did.
I know we didn't discuss
when we're gonna start
letting people know but...
- It's fine.
I mean, I told Dr. Adams.
You did?
- Yes.
She's my therapist.
I tell her everything.
Okay. Um, let's go back to bed.
Okay.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
No more coffee.
- What?
Caffeine.
Oh. My God,
I didn't even think of that.
That's why I got you this.
It's time to get
into that pregnancy mindset.
Thank you.
- [Mark] Uh-hmm.
Now online reviews said that was the best
pregnancy book available,
though you'd probably be
reading dozens more
by the time you're due.
[chuckles]
Thank you.
- And... yeah.
And, uh, I was doing
a little reading last night
and according to the book,
they say OJ is the best.
Just make sure it's pasteurized.
So, what time will you be
in the office today?
Um, probably around noon.
Grab lunch?
- Sounds good.
Okay.
Have a great day.
[birds chirping]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
- Good morning, Lila.
Good morning, Debbie.
- [Debbie] I am so sorry.
I did not mean to sneak up on you.
It's okay.
I'm just a little jumpy.
Yes. It must be those hormones
fluctuating I bet.
Excuse me?
Oh, the book.
Oh, I just assumed, unless...
is that for someone else?
No. No, it's mine.
Um, I just found out
and we haven't started
telling people yet, so...
Oh. Yeah. Got it.
My lips are sealed.
But if you need anything,
you let me know, okay?
I will. Thank you.
Oh. Mark must be so thrilled.
We both are.
- [Debbie] Oh, no.
I meant...
oh, you know.
I'm afraid I don't.
I just meant...
after Julia not being able
to conceive and then Tamara.
Wait, who?
Oh, my goodness.
Okay. I've said too much
once again.
Well, I really need to get to work.
Yes. Yes. Oh, of course.
Go, go. Um, but remember,
any time you wanna stop by.
Right.
- [Debbie] Okay.
Have a good day.
I can't believe he didn't
tell me about this Tamara.
Well, I can't believe you never mentioned
the pregnancy until now.
- I know. I know.
Look, and to be honest with you,
we haven't even decided
on when we're gonna start
telling people yet.
- Unbelievable.
Can we just stay on point, please?
[Robin] Okay.
- Don't you think it's strange?
What, that he never mentioned
Tamara until now?
Did you ever bother to tell him
about your ex-boyfriend, hmm?
I didn't have to tell him about Paul.
Mark roughed him up.
- You know what I mean.
[Lila] No, this is different.
Mark's been married before.
He has more of a history there.
[dramatic music]
[Lila]
Oh, and what about Debbie?
Now who's Debbie?
The neighbor.
Oh, okay. What about her?
She's just always... around.
And she seems to know
a lot about Mark and his past.
Well, the last thing
that you need to worry about now
is some weird nosy neighbor.
I know. You're right.
I'm sorry to bother you with all this.
I know you have so much on your plate.
Oh, speaking of,
I almost have the mock-ups
for the Malibu Polo Club.
Good.
I can't wait to see them.
I gotta go.
[laughs]
[sighs]
[suspenseful music]
[Mark] Hey. How you feeling?
Uh, a little tired.
Yeah?
[chuckles]
Yeah, sorry about lunch.
I had to deal with a few clients
and we just needed to do it here.
I told you, I understand.
Plus, I don't know how much
I would've eaten anyways.
Well, you would've been a cheap date.
[chuckles]
- How about now,
you feel like eating?
- I could try.
Yeah, okay. Come on.
- Yeah. Okay.
My compliments to the chef.
Well, remember,
you're eating for two now.
Mark, who's Tamara?
Why?
- So you do know her?
Yeah. Of course I do.
How do you?
Debbie from next door mentioned her.
God, that woman
is in everyone's business.
Tamara was an ex-girlfriend of mine,
which I'm sure Debbie already told you.
Why didn't you mention her to me?
I don't know.
Are we supposed to go down
the list of all the people
we've ever dated?
No. But she was recent.
What happened to her?
What do you mean?
Nothing happened to her.
I mean, why did the two of you end it?
[sighs]
Do you really wanna go
through this right now?
When were you with her?
What?
- When were you with her?
While with Julia?
No.
No, it was after Julia.
Okay.
Hey.
You have nothing to worry about.
You're gonna be the mother of my child.
And if you want some advice,
don't talk to Debbie anymore.
No good can come with it.
Okay.
Let's get some sleep.
Okay.
- All right.
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[Mark] Good morning, beautiful.
I know, I know.
No caffeine.
See, it's not so hard, is it?
- [scoffs]
You try giving up coffee.
Herbal blend suggested by that doctor
who wrote that book you gave me.
See?
- [chuckles]
Oh, speaking of doctors,
I have an OB/GYN appointment
later today.
Really? You didn't tell me that.
No big deal.
Just a regular checkup.
There'll be millions of them.
Okay. But still,
shouldn't I be there?
You'll be there when you need to be.
Besides, there isn't even
anything to see yet.
All right.
Well, if something comes up...
I'll call you. I promise.
- Okay.
Um, actually, there is something
you can do for me.
Anything.
I left my travel mug
in the cupholder of my car.
Could you get it for me?
Uh, I guess so.
[chuckles]
[door closes]
[suspenseful music]
[door closes]
Voila.
- Ah, perfect timing.
All right.
Gotta run.
- So, you're sure
you don't want me to go?
I'll see you later.
Okay.
- [giggles]
All right. Bye.
[Lila] Bye.
Perfect timing.
So, the results for the Malibu Polo Club
just came in.
And, um, the CEO loved it.
Yes.
- [Robin laughs]
Look. He wants us
to start promotions
on the campaign immediately.
That's fantastic.
- Yes.
Yeah. Hmm.
- But why do I feel like
there's a "but" coming?
'Cause you know me too well.
I just wanna make sure
that you're able to handle this.
Why wouldn't I be?
You're pregnant.
- Ugh.
Hello?
- Gosh, I'll be fine.
In fact, I just came back
from the doctor.
That's right.
How is everything?
- Everything's fine.
[Robin] Great.
- In fact, she told me
that I can work for a very long time
before I have to start slowing down.
Oh, good to know.
Look, I'm just thinking about you.
And I want you to know
that if you need time off,
don't be afraid to ask for it, okay?
I appreciate that, Robin.
- You're welcome.
Actually, there is
something I wanna ask you.
What is it?
I want you to be my baby's godmother.
Oh, my! Godmother?
- Yes.
Are you serious?
- [laughter]
Godmother?
- Yes.
I... gosh,
I don't know what to say.
Say yes!
- I mean, of course.
Yes. Yes. But...
isn't that reserved for a family member?
You're the closest thing
to family I have.
You know that.
[suspenseful music]
Hey.
- Hey.
I looked for you when I got in.
Yeah. I was in a meeting.
So, everything was okay
with the doctor?
- I told you on the phone,
everything is perfectly fine.
Blood work will come back
in a couple of days,
but she's confident
that will be fine too.
Wonderful. And we're still not
telling anyone, right?
Just Robin. And I asked her
to be the baby's godmother.
Without asking me first?
I didn't know I needed permission.
It's my baby too, Lila.
She's the closest thing
I have to family, Mark.
Yes, I understand that,
but I didn't ask anyone
in my family about being the godfather
without discussing it with you first.
Your family lives across country, Mark.
I understand that.
But something this important,
shouldn't we talk about it first?
[sighs]
You're right.
I'm sorry.
- No. It... it's fine.
Just next time, let's communicate.
Yeah.
- [Mark] Okay?
Okay.
- I actually gotta meet
with Robin right now.
Yeah. I have
an appointment with, uh,
Dr. Adams after work, so...
Okay. Um, well,
I'll meet you at home.
Yeah.
- Okay.
[dramatic music]
[Lila] He's been nothing but supportive.
He's thrilled about the baby.
I couldn't ask
for a more positive partner.
And yet you're still
not completely happy.
Why is that?
You tell me.
[sighs] Dr. Adams,
I've been coming to you
for at least once a week
for I don't know how long.
Can you at least just give me
a straight up answer for once?
You're angry.
And I don't think it's with me.
[sighs]
What's goin' on?
I found something.
This fell out of Mark's jacket.
So, you think Mark is having
an affair with this Tamara?
What? No.
No. I think the note
was meant for me.
Lila, I don't think I understand.
[sighs]
Okay. So, Tamara
is Mark's ex-girlfriend.
I just found out about her.
And I think someone wanted me
to get in touch with her.
Who?
- My neighbor, Debbie.
Any particular reason why?
See, that's just it.
Ever since I moved in with Mark,
she's been acting very strange.
And she hasn't said anything outright,
but she's been sending
all these hints and innuendos.
Okay. So, from what I see,
you have two options.
Either call her or don't.
[sighs]
What do you think I should do?
I can't answer that, Lila.
You know that.
[scoffs]
I'll just text her.
I didn't mean right now.
I just said that, "Hi."
I'm in a relationship with Mark
"and someone wanted me
to reach out to you."
Let's see if she responds.
- [Dr. Adams] Okay.
I guess that's all you can do for now.
Yeah.
[phone chimes]
[suspenseful music]
[birds chirping]
Ugh.
Oh!
Oh.
Hi, Mark.
Um, I didn't know that you were here.
Hi, Debbie.
How can I help you?
Uh, no.
I was just checking in on Lila
to see how she was feeling.
Oh, uh, I don't believe she's ill.
No. I meant, you know,
about the pregnancy.
Lila told you she was pregnant?
Well, not exactly
but, um, I saw the book,
you know, when you're having a baby.
Oh, yeah. How observant.
- Yeah.
Look, Mark, um, I certainly...
I don't mean to overstep, okay?
- No, no, no.
It's okay. It's okay.
I assume you're here for your mail.
Huh?
The reason you're on my property,
I assume you're here for your mail.
My mail?
No.
- Yeah.
They dropped it off here by mistake.
No? Come on.
I'll go get it for you.
No. It's fine. You know what?
I can just wait right here.
I appreciate it. [chuckles]
Come on in, Debbie.
I don't bite.
Come on in. Welcome.
[chuckles]
I can, uh, just wait here.
Okay. Be right back.
- Yeah.
[eerie music]
[grunts]
[thuds]
[suspenseful music]
[door closes]
[sighs]
- Hey, I was wondering
when you'd be home.
Yeah, long day.
I already ate.
I hope that's okay.
No worries.
Too tired to eat anyways.
Well, you should eat something,
you know, at least for the baby.
[scoffs] Right.
[sniffing]
Are you okay?
Was Julia here today?
What?
You heard me.
[sniffs]
- Of course not.
Why would you ask that?
I smell perfume.
[sniffs]
I don't smell anything.
Was anyone here today?
Like who?
- I don't know,
that's what I'm asking you.
Lila, I came home, I ate,
poured myself a glass of wine,
and here I am.
No one else was here.
I know what I smell.
[sighs] You know what?
I'm just gonna go wash up and go to bed.
All right.
I'll join you in a few minutes.
[doorbell rings]
- [gasps]
[doorbell rings]
- Mark?
[sighs]
[doorbell ringing]
- [Lila sighs]
[Lila sniffles]
[sighs]
Hi. Is this the Berg residence?
Yes, that's right.
- Awesome.
I got a delivery for you.
- Um...
I need a signature.
- Well, wait,
I didn't order anything.
Well, then your husband did.
He's not... what is it?
A stroller. Congratulations.
Now where would you like it?
Uh, right there is fine.
Okay.
Here, I need your signature.
You can use your finger.
It's fine.
Right.
Thanks.
[Mark] It came.
You ordered this?
[Mark] Yeah, who else?
[chuckles]
When were you gonna tell me?
I thought it'd be a nice surprise.
You know, buying a stroller
is something parents do together.
We're doing plenty of things together.
[sighs] But we just talked
about this, Mark.
Communication?
- Yeah, about naming someone
our child's godmother, not a stroller.
It's the principle.
Okay. Noted.
Actually, I have to go get ready.
Oh, uh, FYI, I'm gonna be
in late morning, so...
Oh?
- Yeah, I have an appointment.
Not another doctor's appointment?
Gee.
- No, no.
[Mark] Off-site meeting?
Just an appointment.
Oh.
Okay.
[sighs]
[suspenseful music]
[singer]
The world ain't looking back
Fantasies in paradise
are just the fact
Midnight getting in
on another [indistinct]
This could be the best
we've had...
Tamara?
Are you pregnant?
Sit, please.
Why did you ask me if I was pregnant?
Because we're here to talk
about Mark Berg, aren't we?
Yes, but what does that have
to do with anything?
Because that's exactly
what he wants from you.
Oh.
So, how did you and Mark even meet?
How does anyone meet nowadays?
Online.
I had just gotten out of a relationship
and he had just gotten divorced.
And you guys hit it off?
Right away.
Hot and heavy, as they say.
And...
I was at his place all the time.
Practically moved in.
So what happened?
Well, I decided to open up to him.
Tell him about my childhood.
- Uh-hmm.
I didn't have a very happy childhood
and because of that, I never wanted kids.
For what it's worth, still don't.
And you told Mark this?
- [Tamara] Uh-hmm.
How did he react?
I don't know what you'd call it,
but it definitely wasn't normal.
What do you mean?
[Tamara] I mean, we were getting serious.
Getting very serious.
But his reaction,
it was way over the top.
He started screaming at me,
telling me how I had
wasted all of his time.
I didn't even understand
what he was talking about.
We had never even discussed marriage,
much less children.
Did you tell him
how inappropriate he was acting?
I tried, but he would not hear it.
He wasn't even interested
in sex after that.
Have you ever heard of a man like that?
It was like, as soon as he found out
kids were off the table,
he wanted zero to do with me.
Hmm.
Tamara, do you know
Mark's neighbor, Debbie?
Oh yeah, of course.
Um, nice lady.
Whenever I saw her, I would talk to her.
Huh. Why are you asking me
about her?
No reason.
Look, I really don't have
too much more time.
And I've got to get home and then...
Oh, no, no. It's fine.
Uh, I don't wanna keep you.
Thank you again for your time.
I really appreciate it.
Look, I wouldn't normally
tell another woman what to do.
And honestly, there's so much
that I loved about Mark,
but thinking back on it,
there's something not right
about that guy.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[distant police sirens wailing]
[yelps]
- Hello, Tamara.
Mark.
Still leaving the back door unlocked?
Didn't I warn you about that?
What, um, what are you doing here?
I think you know what I'm doing here.
I have absolutely no idea,
and I want you to leave now.
What'd the two of you talk about?
Who?
- Didn't you learn your lesson
about keeping secrets from me?
Get out now, I am warning you!
[laughs] That's good.
You're warning me.
- I don't owe you anything.
No, but Lila certainly does,
and I'm gonna make sure I get it.
You're sick.
Tamara, this will go much easier
if you just...
[Tamara screams]
[suspenseful music]
Lila. Have a seat.
Are you okay?
Have you seen Mark today?
No, but I have been in my office
for most of the morning.
Why?
I just met with Mark's ex-girlfriend.
Julia?
- No, that's his ex-wife.
His ex-girlfriend.
Okay. Why were you meeting
with her?
That doesn't matter.
What matters is, I'm in trouble.
What in the world are you talking about?
I think he wants my baby.
Well, of course he wants your baby.
You said so yourself.
No, I think that's all he wants.
I think that's why he's with me.
I think I'm in danger, Robin.
Look, um,
I wanna believe you...
- [phone rings]
[Robin]...but are you...
- [gasps]
What?
- It's Mark.
He says he's on the way
to the office right now.
Right now?
- Right now.
Okay, what am I gonna do?
- Um, okay, wait.
Let's think. Let's think.
Um, here's what you're gonna do.
Okay.
- I want you to go
pack your stuff.
- Pack my stuff?
Pack your stuff.
You're gonna stay with me,
for now.
- I don't know what to say.
I...
- Just go. Just go.
Go get your stuff.
- Okay.
Okay? Go.
- Okay.
[suspenseful music]
Hey, boss.
- You busy?
Just buried in this
Malibu Polo Club campaign.
What's up?
You haven't heard from Lila, have you?
[sighs]
I've been texting her,
but she hasn't responded.
Hmm, maybe she's in a meeting.
Well, I checked the whole office.
An off-site meeting?
She would have mentioned it.
Look, Robin, I just want you to know
that Lila told me everything.
You know, about the pregnancy
and about you being the godmother,
and I couldn't be happier.
I'm happy too, for both of you.
Yeah.
Have you, uh, noticed anything different
about her recently?
Different?
- [Mark] Yes.
Like she hasn't been herself.
She's pregnant, Mark.
But besides that.
Besides that, Mark?
I'm just...
I'm just worried about her.
That's all.
You have no reason to be.
So she hasn't spoke to you
about anything?
[Robin] No, she hasn't.
And to be frank, if something was wrong,
don't you think you're the first person
she should come to?
- I know,
but you're her boss
and her best friend and...
And you're about to be
the father of her child.
Okay.
You sure you don't know where she is?
No. I'm sorry, I don't.
Okay.
[sniffles]
[phone ringing]
- [Lila] Hey.
Hey, where are you?
Um, by my car. Why?
[Robin] Mark just came in
to my office looking for you.
What'd you tell him?
I told him I didn't know where you were.
Do you think he believed you?
- [Robin] I'm not sure.
But Lila, you need to pack
your stuff quickly
and get out of there.
One step ahead of you.
- [Robin] Good.
Please be safe.
[suspenseful music]
[leaves rustling]
[door open and close]
[phone ringing]
Lila.
What are you doing here?
- [keys jingling]
I could ask you the same thing.
[keys jingling]
I just came to pick something up.
Get out of my house.
Your house?
[laughs]
You really believe
that this is your house?
[Mark] Lila?
In here, Mark.
Julia, what are you doing here?
Well, you wouldn't return any of my calls
and I needed to get my birth certificate.
I thought it would be here
in the junk room.
What?
- By the way,
I love what you've done with the place.
[sighs]
You weren't going to tell me?
Whatever's between Lila and I
is none of your business.
[sighs]
I'm sure you two
will make wonderful parents.
Get out of here, Julia.
Out.
Let me know where you're registered.
[door closes]
Look, I am so sorry about that.
Don't.
Just don't.
I just spoke to Detective Fullerton
and they can't arrest her
for breaking and entering
because technically she had a key.
What?
That's insane.
So, she can just come and go
as she pleases?
Even though the house is in
your name and I live here now?
No, no.
But for practical purposes,
I'll have the locks changed
and, um, I'll file a restraining order.
And what's that supposed to do?
Well, that prevents Julia from coming
within 200 yards of the house
and 100 yards from both you and I.
[sighs] And what if she does?
Well, she'd be arrested.
Can we talk about us now, please?
[Lila]
Yes, but what about Tamara?
I saw her today.
- Oh, gosh, this whole thing.
Oh.
Oh, embarrassment.
This whole thing just got
so far out of hand.
I mean, you should have asked me
before seeing her.
She lies about everything.
Okay, fine.
Maybe you're right.
But what about what she said to me?
Are you saying it's not true?
What's not true?
That you left her when you found
out she didn't want children.
It's partially true.
Tamara and I met online.
Yeah. She told me.
Well, did she tell you that
there was a questionnaire
that clients had to fill out
to be deemed compatible?
Look, I was totally upfront
with her about my desire
to have children,
and now she's using that
to prove that I'm some kind of creepy...
I don't even know what.
And one of the reasons Julia and I split
was she didn't wanna have children.
I did. It's important to me.
So you're saying Tamara lied to you?
Yeah.
Yeah, I never would have
continued our relationship
if I knew how she really felt.
And I know it's harsh,
but I probably did say
that I thought our time together
was a waste.
I was angry.
I mean, have you noticed
anything about her?
Tamara? What?
She's kind of kooky.
- [chuckling]
Well, maybe a little.
A little?
No, not a little, a lot.
Jeez.
Mark, what about the baby's room, huh?
What about that?
What about it?
We promised we were gonna be
open with each other.
What? Can I surprise my
wife-to-be with anything?
Yeah, but...
what did you just call me?
It just slipped out.
Lila, you know,
I can't predict the future.
No one can.
But we are gonna be parents together.
Yeah.
And the way I feel
about you right now, I...
I don't see that changing.
Come here.
I'm not blaming
it on the hormones, Robin.
[groans] That's such a cliche
and frankly a little insulting.
I'm just saying,
I think I was just wrong.
But you seemed pretty certain.
[Lila] And I was, but I thought about it.
And really, what was the reason
I started to suspect Mark?
Because some nosy neighbor
told me to call his ex?
Because his ex then told me
that Mark got mad at her
because she lied to him?
Oh, and you should have seen
the way he spoke to Julia.
Hmm. How did he speak to her?
Well, when he saw how upset I was,
he took my side immediately.
No questions asked.
Well, I would hope so.
Yeah, well, he's defended her
in the past,
but not this time.
He kicked her out the house right away.
So what? Now things are fine
between the two of you?
Robin, you tell me.
Mark has worked for you for a long time.
Do I have anything to worry about?
Mark was my employee.
I really don't know him that well.
Not nearly as well as you do.
That's it?
You have no advice for me?
How about this?
Trust your instincts.
[groans] That's what I'm doing.
[police sirens wailing]
Have a seat. How can I help you?
Hi. I'm Lila.
My boyfriend was here earlier
filing a restraining order
against his ex-wife.
I wanted to say thank you
and to see if you need any
additional information.
I'm sorry, anything we needed?
- Yeah,
for the order or anything?
- [Det. Wright] Ma'am, I'm sorry,
but restraining orders
aren't even filed here.
That's done down
at the county courthouse.
The courthouse?
Are you sure?
I know my youthful looks
can be deceiving,
but I've been a detective here
for over 10 years.
I don't understand.
He said he came here
and got a restraining order against her.
He told me.
- [Det. Wright] No, I'm sorry,
but like I said, that's done
down at the county courthouse.
Plus, you can't just walk in
and get a restraining order.
It has to be reviewed and signed
by a judge.
Can I speak
to Detective Fullerton, please?
Detective Fullerton isn't here.
When will he be back?
- Ma'am?
When will he be back?
Ma'am, there is no Detective Fullerton
that works in this department.
Are you sure?
Wait, okay.
He said Fullerton.
Um, something like Fullerton?
Ma'am, I'd speak
to your husband about this.
[sighs] He's not my husband.
He...
actually, do you know if divorces
are a matter of public records?
Yeah, of course they are.
Do you know how I can find
that information?
Well, I assume most of that's
online nowadays,
but I know for a fact
that those records are kept
at the county building.
County building.
Okay.
Thank you so much for your time.
[Det. Wright]
Certainly. Good luck to you.
Thanks.
[police sirens wailing]
Hi. How can I help you?
Hi, I need to find some divorce records
on someone local.
[keyboard clacking]
- [Ashley] What's the name?
Mark Berg.
[keyboard clacking]
Okay. Let me look.
According to our system, there
is no record of a Mark Berg
getting divorced in this county.
Uh, can you try Julia Berg?
Nothing.
Do you have Julia's maiden name?
I don't.
- [Ashley] Hmm.
Unfortunately, the courthouses
are running behind
in processing divorce records.
If you'd like, feel free
to come back next month.
[sighs]
Okay. Thank you for your time.
- [Ashley] Sure.
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[birds squawking]
[birds chirping]
[suspenseful music]
Debbie?
Debbie, it's Lila.
Debbie?
[suspenseful music]
- Oh, my God.
[yelps]
[Mark hushes]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[Lila] Oh, my God.
Help.
Somebody help. Help!
Help.
[Mark] Save your breath, Lila.
Doors are closed.
Windows are shut.
No one care hear you.
I hate you.
I would imagine you do, yeah.
[breathing heavily]
You and Julia aren't divorced.
No.
I don't understand.
Of course, you do.
Look, you almost figured it out before.
So, you and Julia are...
Married.
Why?
Why? [scoffs]
Do you have any idea what it's like
watching you get pregnant
like it's nothing?
What?
No.
No, you don't.
You couldn't possibly know.
Years, Lila.
Years of trying.
Doctors and treatments.
Hope.
Disappointment.
Over and over.
And then there's you.
[sniffles]
You who barely even tries.
You never had to beg for it like I did.
[chuckles]
And the funny thing is,
is that you have no idea
how lucky you are.
Your baby was going to be mine.
Ours.
No.
No. Mark.
Mark, don't do this, okay?
Think about the baby.
I wanted the baby.
We wanted this baby so badly.
Yeah.
But you ruined that for us.
You ruined that for all of us.
No.
Yes.
No. No, Mark. Please.
Mark, please don't.
Please don't do this, okay?
I'm so sorry.
- Mark, no!
[whimpering]
[distant police sirens wailing]
You are a very lucky woman.
Let's go.
Okay.
- Come on.
[distant police sirens wailing]
- [sobbing]
[baby cooing]
[Robin] Well, look at you.
Back at work,
juggling campaigns and bottles.
Well, I'm happy and grateful
that you covered the cost of a nanny.
Anything for my godchild.
Look at you.
Oh, look at those cheeks.
Oh, you're perfect. Mwah.
[chuckles] You know, sometimes
I can't believe she's mine.
I mean, after everything, we made it.
You did more than make it.
You built a whole new life, Lila.
You and her.
I'm just glad it's over.
Speaking of,
did they find anything new
about where Mark is?
Not yet, but the police are confident.
They said it's only a matter of time
before they catch him.
- [Robin] Forget him.
He doesn't deserve space
in your life anymore.
You're right.
Darling, you just had the wrong
baby daddy in your life.
But now, you have the perfect little one.
And she has us.
Facts.
[chuckling]
Yeah, it's just been so hard
losing her, you know?
I'm sorry, John.
I can't imagine.
Yeah, just you spend years
building a life with someone,
thinking they'll always be there
and then one day they're gone.
Hmm. Must be lonely.
Sometimes.
Nights like this help, though.
Can I ask you a question?
- Anything.
What's the most important
quality in a relationship?
Hmm, trust.
Definitely trust.
I mean, without it, there's nothing.
Trust.
Couldn't agree more.
- [chuckling]
So, have you ever thought
about having kids?
I love children.
I can't wait to have a baby someday.
Where have you been my whole life?
Maybe we're meant to meet then.
Maybe we were meant for each other.
[chuckles]
Cheers.
Cheers.
- [glasses clinking]
[suspenseful music]
[ominous music]