The Wrong Nanny (2017) Movie Script
You know,
people pay me a lot to hack into things.
Face and Friends usually
isn't at the top of the list.
I mean, why are you
so interested in some boring
random ass housewife anyway?
She's not boring, she's perfect.
Yeah, sure.
Whatever.
Look, I'll send you
the login information.
That'll be 500 bucks.
Pleasure doing business with ya.
If you need
to Faces and Friend stalk
any other strangers,
you got my number.
Stella Armstrong
is not a stranger.
Stay here, I'll be right back.
What're you doing?
I wanted to tell you,
I found my real mom.
You gotta stop this.
I thought you would care.
You said you loved me.
- You're too clingy.
- I miss you, Oliver.
You take everything too far.
You're too... much.
- I could do better.
- I need my space.
Yeah, you really need
to back off.
You need your space, huh?
Well, how come you already
have a new girlfriend?
This isn't cool, Blake.
We're over.
- Done.
- I'm sorry.
Please don't leave me.
Please!
Now, wait a minute.
There's more back there.
What do you think?
Me? You?
Little bit.
What do you think?
I think it was good
the second time
you wiped it down.
Hey. When'd you get home?
A few minutes ago, long enough
to wonder if the boys
have officially driven
you insane.
No, no, no,
not the boys. No.
That's right, that's right.
The big charity event meeting
is tonight, right?
You feel good?
Are you ready?
No, no, no. I mean, convincing
the yoga pants posse
to raise money for charity
is not gonna be easy.
Well, just be honest.
I mean, tell them this town
doesn't need another
replica canyon or a grandstand.
Honey, why don't you try
to tell them?
I mean, come on,
we've been here for what
almost a year?
And they still treat me
like an outsider.
Listen, I know you can do this.
Think about your mom.
I do. Every day.
It's just... Queen bee Meredith,
she's intimidating.
Well, you're intimidating.
- Right.
- Smart, sexy, amazing.
- I can't stand up to her.
- Then go around her.
Huh! Oye! Ha!
What do you think these are for?
Really? Okay.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Come to dada.
So... What I figured
from the last meeting...
It's okay, I'll be right there.
Maybe half of the women
will side with me
or rather against Meredith.
The deciding vote
is gonna be this woman
who's fairly new to the group.
And she loves my brownies.
Well, I love your brownies.
Let me get a little piece.
Hey!
How do you think I got you
to propose?
Okay.
Well, it was that,
and your body.
- How you doin', sweet pea?
- I know.
If it weren't for William Spry,
our founder
we would be living somewhere
in Rockland.
I mean, could you imagine?
So, I think it's about time
that we erect a statue
to honor our beloved founder.
So, if there aren't any other
fundraising proposals
let's put it to a vote,
and make it official.
Um, actually I have
something I'd like to propose.
Stella, you haven't had
a definitive opinion
on anything this whole year
and now you have a proposal.
I can't wait to hear it.
Um... There is a pancreatic
c-cancer research fund
that I've looked into,
and I think
that they would appreciate
anything that we could raise.
Well, any charity
would appreciate
a very sizable donation.
What makes this fund
worthy of our focus?
My mother died
of pancreatic cancer.
Fine.
We have Stella's suggestion,
and we have mine.
So, let's put it to a vote.
All in favor of the statue.
And of cancer research.
Georgia.
Georgia.
Georgia!
It's up to you.
Who are you vot...
Do you even know what it takes
to put together an event
of this magnitude?
I don't even know
if we're gonna be able
to find a venue
this late in the season.
And I don't want to
burden you with that much work
so, I was hoping that I could
take point on the planning.
Have you ever planned
an event like this before?
No. No, I haven't.
But I was thinking we could
just have it at my house.
Stella.
I just... I just think
that your house
is maybe a little bit...
underwhelming.
Um... I-I think it can work.
Okay. Senators, judges
members of Fortune 500 companies
attend our soirees.
And we depend on them
to keep on coming back
year after year after year
and open up their wallets.
I mean, we cannot afford
to embarrass ourselves.
I agree.
Which is why I will drop
a proposal for you to look at.
You can come by the house
at the end of the week
to evaluate it, and if you still
think it's not gonna work
we can come up
with other options.
Fine.
I will be by at the end
of the week to evaluate
whatever proposal you can manage
to scramble together.
Okay?
"Fellow mommies
busy looking for help."
- Hey! Have a good night.
- Thanks. You, too.
Don't forget, you're opening
up in the morning.
Yes, first thing tomorrow.
Bright and early. I can't wait.
Bye.
Hey. Blake, right?
I just wanna make sure we're
cool. I don't want any trouble.
Yeah, of course not.
Nobody wants any trouble.
Just like no one wants
to lose the love of their life.
Whatever happened between
you and Oliver, I'm out of it.
I'll stay away from you,
you stay away from me.
Believe me, Kristen, I've not
given you another thought.
I'm just here for the Wi-Fi.
It is nice to see some
friendly faces.
Hello, baby.
And where is this guy's
slightly younger brother?
Andy went down without a problem
but this little guy...
Did you drive around the block?
Yes, we drove around
for like 45 minutes.
He's basically been crying
the whole time you've been gone.
- Aw! Let me see.
- Okay, go to mommy.
Come here, munchkin.
Maybe mommy's good news will,
woo, make you feel better.?
So... Guess who's plannin'
Westport Society's
next charity event.
- You got it? That's great.
- Totally nailed it.
You know,
you're gonna be amazing.
Well, Meredith thinks otherwise
but I'm gonna try
to prove her wrong.
You know, there's one...
Actually I think there
are two little problems.
How're you gonna plan this event
when you're, you're busy
with these two little boys?
Wait, we have two boys?
Did I tell you
I love your sarcasm?
Yeah.
What am I gonna do?
You know,
it's not insurmountable.
I know you don't wanna hear
this, but maybe we can
just revisit
the whole nanny conversation.
No, no, no. I-I'm not gonna
let a stranger raise our kids.
They're not raising,
they're helping out.
Look, I just want you
to have the time and the energy
to do the best event you can,
and-and to do that
you're gonna need some help
with the boys.
See, Andy agrees with me.
Okay, if I say yes
are you gonna get all smug?
Absolutely.
In that case,
you get to change Andy
while I put the word out
on Face and Friends.
I'd like blonde, Swedish.
I'll make sure he is.
Did you hear
what mommy did to me?
She turned it around.
My God!
Wow.
It looks like you're
gonna have to call a cab.
What the hell is wrong with you?
- Me?
- You did this.
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Like hell you don't.
You know I saved up
for four years to buy
that car and you ruined it?
Aw, why would I ruin something
that means so much to you?
- You're crazy.
- And you're lashing out.
I get it, it's horrible when
our personal space gets invaded.
I really hope you find
whoever did this.
No, no, no.
But you're tired, baby.
Here, I'll take you.
No, no, no.
Okay, okay, okay.
That's not gonna work today.
No, we're not ready for a nap.
Are you hungry?
Okay.
Alright, okay.
Let's do this. How 'bout this?
How about some food?
Did you want some food?
Aren't you hungry?
Hah!
What a good boy.
What a good boy.
Ha! There you go.
Okay, w-w-w-wait, one second.
One second.
Okay.
Meredith. It is so good
to hear from you.
Is it? Is everything
alright over there?
Yeah, sure, sure, sure.
Just, you know...
Fussy baby, but I'm sure you
can remember those days.
Well, if you can't
keep control of your household
I am having reservations
about putting you in charge
of our charity gala.
No, no.
I'm a great juggler.
Is that a joke?
I can never tell with you.
Anyways, this event
is no laughing matter.
Georgia, Gwendolyn, and I
will be over on Friday
to inspect your house,
so, if you could
alert your gate guard,
that would be appreciated.
No no.
There's no, um,
there's no guards.
And you can just come over,
no problem.
- There's no gate guard?
- No, no, no. There's no gate.
So, we figured
the guard wasn't necessary.
Again, I'm not amused.
And if you can get me
that proposal you promised me
by tonight,
that would be great as well.
Wait, you mean, tonight?
I thought I had till
the end of the week.
Well,
I'm gonna need to see it tonight.
That is, if you can manage it.
Yeah. Yeah. I-I got, yep,
I can manage it, no problem.
Great. Well, I'll let you
get back to your fussy baby.
See you this weekend.
Yeah.
Okay.
Honey.
No, no, not yet.
What now?
Coming!
Hey! I'm Blake.
We talked
on the phone yesterday.
Yeah.
I totally forgot.
We have an interview.
You can see why I need a nanny.
- Yeah.
- Um, please come in.
Thanks.
Yes.
Um,
I-I didn't have any green tea.
- Hope black's okay?
- Absolutely.
I'm easy to please.
So, where did you say that
you heard about the job again?
Shelley Matthews.
She and my parents go way back.
She said that you were
asking on Face and Friends.
Yes, Shelley's a great friend.
I'm just gonna have
to give her a reference call.
No, I have all
my references in here.
Wow!
- You came prepared.
- Yeah.
And I also have a resume
for your consideration.
Blake Noland.
Is that German?
It's Swedish.
Swedish.
So, then, you must be, like,
an excellent lutefisk chef.
Well,
I can cook a mean stinky fish if you like.
Well, I'm actually more than
happy to do all the cooking
and the cleaning
and... laundry
scheduling, anything
you need, really.
Wow! I appreciate
your enthusiasm.
Yeah, you have a lot of
experience for someone so young.
Yeah, well, I've had
to support myself my whole life.
My parents are, um,
self-absorbed.
I'm sorry.
If you have a kid,
you should be there for them.
Well, I can see that
you're there for these two.
I'm sorry.
Considering you're so busy.
I just, um,
I try my best, I just...
I have my hands full right now
since I've decided
to plan this charity event
for pancreatic cancer research.
Wow! That's so cool.
I'm pre-med.
Well, I'm taking a year off
to save up money.
But, who knows? Maybe it'll be
me who finds a cure one day.
That would be a dream come true.
This is gonna
sound crazy, but...
do I know you from somewhere?
'Cause, I don't know,
there just, you just...
Have we met before?
You seem familiar.
Maybe we knew each other
in a past life.
Well, in that case,
it's nice to see you again.
And there we go.
No, here, let me.
Okay.
Okay, he's been colic ever since
we brought him home
from the hospital, so, probably
gonna just continue to cry
no matter what you do.
You're amazing.
Guess it's my gift.
I'm just really good
with babies.
You're better than good.
You're like a baby whisperer.
Huh! What do you think?
- Da-da-da-da.
- Ya.
My goodness.
If your references check out,
when can you start?
Hello, this is Mrs. Brown.
Blake Noland.
Yes, I can recommend
her very highly.
She is, such a darling girl.
There's something,
comforting about her, you know.
Something familiar.
- That's a plus.
- And she's great with the boys.
It's like she
spoke their language.
- Bigger plus.
- Her referrals checked out.
Gigantic plus.
So, should we hire her?
Honey, I know you're nervous.
It's a big deal.
You've been the only one
watching the boys up until now.
But you know what I think?
You should trust
your instincts, okay.
You've always been on point.
Always. The whole time
I've known you.
Alright, so what do you think?
Alright, let's hire her.
It's gonna be a good thing.
We're hiring her.
It's official.
Are you sure? Because I could
talk about this for hours.
Okay, I'll stop.
Okay.
Thank you.
I aim to please.
Hey, let me help you with those.
Thanks.
- Tanner.
- Blake.
Can't tell you how happy we
are to have you here, Blake.
Yeah, I'm really
happy to be here.
Wow! What do you have in here,
boulders?
Close enough,
that's my kettlebell.
Working out helps me
to de-stress
when the whole pre-med thing
gets to be a bit much.
Yeah, I remember those days.
Take Orgo yet?
This could be my old roommate.
It's kind of an emergency,
I'm sorry.
Okay.
Yeah, organic chemistry
nearly killed me.
Yeah, me too.
I'll show you inside.
Thanks.
It's right there
in front of you.
Can't promise that two baby boys
will be any
less stressful than college.
So, I'm sure you'll still need
your workouts.
I'll keep my
kettlebell close then.
Blake.
Welcome to your home.
Thanks. I love it.
It gets a little chilly.
Especially on this
side of the house.
So I brought you
a little something extra.
- To keep you cozy.
- Thanks.
Stella's mother made it for her,
it was her last gift
before she passed away.
I can't accept it.
No, you can.
Yeah, I mean, it's special.
But, so are you.
Thank you so much.
That's my cue.
Isn't it mine now?
Yes, it is. Okay.
Thanks.
I guess, we'll go on a stroll.
Okay.
Might as well take advantage
of it while I'm here.
And, um...
I also brought a couple
of stuffed bears for the boys.
They're sweet.
Yeah, I'll go give 'em
to them now.
I could get used to this.
Me too.
You know what?
Let's take that walk.
Love to.
My God.
Nicky is such a
little stinker, yes.
But, come on,
when he gave you that kiss
did it not melt your heart?
Yeah.
It did, his kisses are better
than my ex-boyfriend.
- Ha ha.
- Ho, whoa!
Hate to break up
the girls' party, everyone.
Something smells good in here.
- Hi, honey.
- Hey.
- Hey stranger.
- Hi, Stella.
How was the game?
- Argh.
- You know, the usual.
He annihilated me.
Hey, I go away for two weeks,
and you guys adopt a teenager?
No, I'm 20,
I-I just, look really young.
This is our new nanny, Blake.
- Nice to meet ya.
- Nice to meet you too.
Walt's Tanner's oldest friend.
And I'm a detective, so...
No parties while
the boss is outta town.
You got it, officer.
Actually, that's Detective Tyler
to you.
You know what, you should try
Blake's marinara sauce.
- Yeah? Alright.
- Yeah.
I'm starving.
Wow, it's, it's amazing.
You know, babe,
you are good, no, great.
So, so many things, but this...
This is amazing.
You guys, f...
Forget about the sauce.
Don't you wanna know
what's in the box?
Yes, okay.
More old, what? Crap.
Isn't your collection
big enough already?
It's never big enough.
- That would be a replica.
- A replica?
Is a replica worthy of the new
chief of cardiothoracic surgery?
Um, I'm all for supporting
Tanner's promotion.
But we can't have
a gun in the house with boys.
Especially not one
that comes with bullets.
Honey,
this gun is 156 years old.
I'm pretty sure
it doesn't even shoot anymore.
Yeah, plus the bullets
aren't in the gun.
I mean, if the babies can find
it, load it, point, and fire it
I'm thinking a gun in the house
is the least of your worries.
Alright, we can
discuss this later
but can you get this
out of here before Meredith
comes over,
because I don't think
cowboy chic
is the style we're going for.
Okay.
Fair enough.
- Let's find a spot for this.
- Yeah.
Stella, before I forget
did you and Juliana set a time?
We did.
We're meeting next week.
That's great, thank you.
- Who's Juliana?
- That's my kid.
Stella's nice enough
to help her out
with her college applications.
Ooh, don't you have
a lot on your plate though?
I always have time for Juliana.
She's like a daughter to me.
I really love the gun, man.
I just don't know if I have
any more room for it in here.
Ha.
Yeah.
So, Blake, she seems nice.
Although,
pretty risky hirin' her.
What's the risk? She's like the
sweetest kid you'll ever meet.
Yeah.
She's easy on the eyes too.
That's a risk.
I'm old enough
to be her dad, man.
- It's not cool.
- Hey, man.
I know you're not
that kinda guy.
It's just, you know...
I seen movies.
Alright, alright, well,
unlike the movies...
- I love my wife.
- Hey.
Alright.
Alright, I surrender.
You're one of the good ones,
Tanner.
Huh. I wish I could say
the same about you.
- Yeah.
- You got me.
- Yeah, I'm bad, huh?
- Yeah.
Cool, man.
- You sure I can't help you?
- Yeah. I got this.
I wish everything
in my life were this easy.
You're still worried about
Meredith's visit this weekend?
Yeah, you know...
You remember the mean girls
in junior high?
Meredith is what they grow into.
She honestly scares me.
Well, you don't have
to be scared of anyone.
You're like Superwoman.
Thanks.
But, to know her, she's perfect.
Everybody has their secrets.
I'll set the table.
Personal details
of Meredith Woodley.
Let's see what
your skeletons are.
Thank you, WhoShesBeenTexting.com.
Now I know exactly
what your skeleton is
and he has a Lamborghini.
Nice neighborhood.
Bingo.
So, this is
Um...
Well, there's,
no room for a buffet.
So, let's start there.
Actually, I thought we could put
the buffet... right here.
We're feeding a hundred people
not twenty.
Okay, alright.
What about back there? That,
that can be even better, right?
Then you'll lose what little
lounging space we have.
Yeah, this is not gonna work.
- Okay, um...
- No, no. No, no.
I think that we should go back
to our original idea
of having the founder's
statue brunch. Am I right?
And, you know, Henry and I are
always happy to host that one.
Why don't we hold the fundraiser
in the backyard?
Well, because we're having
a high society event
and not a hoedown.
Well, we can have tables
and lanterns, and we can set up
little center pieces
with peonies.
Ooh, that sounds pretty.
Yeah, I think
that's a great idea.
Meredith, what do you think?
Well, I think...
that an event outside
means bugs.
I'm sorry.
My answer's no.
Well, let's go, ladies,
because we
have a brunch to start
scheduling, right?
Um, feel free to float
your little fundraiser idea
next year if you
can figure out some way
to make it work, right?
No. I think Meredith
left her phone behind.
I'm gonna go give it to her.
Meredith.
- You forgot your phone.
- Did I?.
It's okay, girls,
I'll meet you at the car.
I suggest you reconsider
your decision.
Excuse me.
You're gonna have
the fundraiser here.
I will do no such thing.
- Well, I think you will.
- What is that?
- He's hot.
- How did you...
Better question, is how did you
land your own little boy toy?
What do you think?
Should we see if your husband
has the same question?
- Don't you threaten me.
- I'm blackmailing you.
If you wanna be specific.
You have no idea
who you're dealing with.
And your husband has no idea
who you're screwing around with.
So, if you wanna keep it
that way
I suggest you reconsider
breaking Stella's heart.
Fine. But I'm not
going back in there.
You can text her.
So, I think Meredith
had a change of heart.
What do you mean?
Well, I appealed
to her sensitive side.
I told her how much
this cause means to you
and reminded her how important
it is to honor our mothers.
That is very sweet of you.
I don't think Meredith has
a sensitive bone in her body.
It worked.
She changed her mind.
We are having
the fundraiser here.
- That's awesome.
- Thank you so much.
Alright, I gotta go.
I got lots to do.
First of all, thank you so much for getting
back to me so quickly.
I-I really appreciate this.
Um, I've just kind
of been thinkin' about this
maybe a little bit too much.
Um, can we just add
five more cases of both
the Cabernet
and the Chardonnay, please?
Yeah, that would be great.
Um, let's think what else.
You know what, let's just,
let's just double the order.
Yeah, let's just do that.
Yeah, the Christinies.
Yeah, let's triple that
appetizer though, specifically.
The heat lamps, we discussed
this but, let's do ten.
Ten heat lamps. Ten is
definitely the magic number.
I was thinkin' about this,
and I've been to parties
where they went out
of hors d'oeuvres early
and the guest are in horrible
moods before dinner starts.
No, I know that
y-you got everything handled.
No, I-I, I'm sorry,
I totally appreciate that.
And, and, and yes I trust you,
I trust you completely.
Do we have enough servers?
Are you sure I can't help you,
'cause I feel bad
leaving you with all this mess?
No, it's hardly a mess at all.
It'll only take few minutes.
Just go, relax.
Okay. If you're gonna
twist my arm...
Wait. I have something
for you both.
I had this made for you.
That is something else.
It's beautiful.
Yeah, if you're gonna have
such an amazing piece
you might as well be able
to show it off properly.
Wow, I... Thank you.
And it can't be opened,
just so you feel safer about
having it in the house
with the boys.
You have officially just
become my new favorite person.
And so I cleared a space
for it in the living room
so that all the guests
will be able to see it
when they arrive
for the fundraiser.
That's perfect. I mean,
what a great excuse
for me to brag
about my promotion.
- You don't need excuses.
- Yes, I do.
And I know you don't like
the cowboy chic look, Stella
but I think that the glass case
really helps it fit
the room better.
Huh, well, a compromise,
I like it.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
I'm gonna go finish off
the dishes.
Well, it looks like you have
everything under control here.
So, I'm gonna steal
my wife away.
Sweetheart, how long is it
appropriate to have a nanny?
I mean, is keeping her until
the boys go to college too much?
Ha ha. Nope.
Sounds good to me.
- Scooch.
- Alright, I'm moving. Geez.
So, his BP bottomed out.
And for a second there, I
thought we were gonna lose him.
But, we managed
to stabilize him, so...
so he went through grafts.
It took us six hours.
Well,
you may have saved a life, but...
I came up with three
vegetarian options
for the fundraiser today.
I'm very proud of you, honey.
Thank you.
So,
besides these three vegetarian options
what else happened
around here today?
I mean, how are
our little terrors?
Our terrors are fantastic.
I'm not saying they're ready
for med school just yet
but Nicky made his first
attempts to walk today.
He did?
When I was writing
he almost walked off
the change table today.
I think both Blake and me
to keep those two out of trouble
so, I'm hoping they wait till
after the party before they
try to move too much.
You know what I mean?
Yeah, alright, the party.
Right, right, so how is it
planning your first
big charity event?
It's going good.
I mean, it's exhausting.
I can see why people make
a career out of it.
But, I'm grateful
for the chance.
I still have no idea what Blake
said to Meredith though.
She must have
some real dirt on her.
You don't know the half of it.
It's like she's truly becoming
part of the family.
She not becoming part
of the family.
She is family.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- You did good.
We did good.
Alright, which movie?
Huh, well...
Not the doctor one again.
- He's really cute.
- Didl don't know. that? mayb,
He did. Yeah, he did.
- He also give me this one too.
- Very good.
What's all this?
Hi! Sorry. I thought
you were upstairs.
Blake, this is Julianna,
Walt's daughter.
Hi. You must be the nanny.
Well, I like to think of myself
as more than just a nanny.
Right, of course.
Stella called you
a baby whisperer.
Must be nice. I tried
to pick Nicky up once
and I'm pretty sure he cried
for the next three days.
Well, maybe he just
doesn't like you.
Um, I thought we could start
with the questions
for University of Hawaii.
You're still set on Hawaii.
I'm sure your dad loves that.
He loves it so much
that he left another
brochure for an in-state school
on the kitchen counter
this morning.
How close to home this time?
Fifteen miles.
I gotta tell ya, I'm kinda
with your dad on this one.
It's not gonna be easy
to see you leave.
Don't worry.
I'll come home every Christmas.
- I promise.
- Alright.
Tell us about your
most painful memory?
Wow. These are pretty intense.
I wanna write about my mom.
What about your mom?
- You know, you don't have to.
- No, it's okay.
She left when I was ten.
Chose a new boyfriend
who didn't like kids over me.
Mothers like that
deserve the worst.
So, yeah.
I wanted to write about her
about how she chose to leave.
But also, I wanted
to put you in the essay.
It sucks that she took off.
But, you've been amazing.
So, maybe life works itself out.
Thank you.
You've been amazing too.
I'm gonna go make dinner.
Alright, let's try to get you
in Hawaii.
Okay.
Okay, so his name is Jeremy.
And you guys haven't kissed yet?
- Answer that.
- I...
I don't really know what to say.
Come on, give me the good stuff.
- No-ho-ho!
- No, this is gonna be fun.
Got a lot done today.
I feel good about our progress.
Well, your progress.
After all these hours,
I'd say it's our progress.
I'll print it out, so we can
double check the typos.
Yeah. Send it to the printer
in Tanner's office.
Tanner doesn't like
anyone in here without him.
Then what are you doing in here?
I live here.
Well, Tanner's known me
my entire life.
I'm sure he won't mind
if I use his printer.
So, you and Stella
are really close?
She's like a mom to me.
Yeah, but you know
you're not her daughter.
Okay, you're not either.
Alght, I'm gonna go.
What are you doing?
I just wanted to wish you luck
with your application.
Good luck.
This is so cute. Yeah.
What do you think
about this one?
- Is this too casual?
- Yeah.
Alright,
this is gonna be perfect.
It is the first family portrait
since the twins were born.
I like that one...
Yeah. Me too.
Excuse me.
This is Stella.
Actually we're gonna need
a few more tables than that.
This is adorable.
That sounds perfect.
Thank you.
Hi!
- Hi!
- What are you doing back?
I thought you were in Tahiti.
The trip got cut short.
Edward got called to Shanghai
to finish working
on this merger.
That's, that's good
for Edward, right?
But I know how long
you were planning this trip.
Am I a horrible
person if I'm actually happy
you're back in town in time
for the society fundraiser?
Of course, Stella. I'm actually
glad I get to be there.
I swear, the charity cue is
the first thing I heard about
as soon as I got home
from the airport.
Wow.
How does it feel
to beat out Meredith?
Does anyone ever really beat
out Meredith?
That's true.
I'm happy to have
won this round.
But I got my work
cut out for me.
It takes a lot
of planning to pull a party
together so quickly.
I don't know what I would do
without Blake.
So, thank you.
Blake?
Blake Noland, you and her parents, like...
Nicky, no!
I-I gotta...
Absolutely. Go. Um,
I'll see you at the fundraiser.
- Alright, I'll talk to you soon.
- Okay, bye.
Everything, okay? Whoa!
He was just being fussy,
and I thought he was hungry
but I guess he's not.
That's okay.
I'll just take this.
I'm so sorry.
It's nothing compared
to the damage
these two usually
inflict in stores.
Makes me wonder how
they're gonna be during
the photoshoot though.
So, I was thinking
that you might need
a little extra help distracting
you know, since I'm gonna be
a part of it.
I am glad you said that.
I was gonna give you the day off
but I think I'm gonna
need your help.
Is that okay?
Yeah, yeah, of course.
Okay, great.
I'm just gonna...
Hi. I'm just so
sorry about this.
Okay. Think I saw something
over here that could work.
So,
you wanna tell me what's wrong?
I thought you were excited about
having dinner with Stella
and Tanner tonight.
I was.
I'm just not feeling well.
I'm not buying it.
So, what's really goin' on?
You're gonna think I'm crazy.
But, it's Blake.
Blake, the nanny?
She creeps me out.
Really?
Huh. She seems like
such a nice girl.
She followed me into
Tanner's study, and...
I don't know.
It's not what she said,
it's how she said it.
What'd she say?
That I'm not Stella's daughter.
Sounds jealous to me.
That's what I thought.
And that's why I'm not
especially feeling up
to dinner tonight.
I'm not looking forward
to facing her.
You don't think she could
do anything...
hurt you?
I'm sure it's just all
in my head.
No. I respect your opinion,
I mean, if you think
that something's off about her,
you're probably right.
I just don't wanna make
a big deal out of it.
Well, how 'bout this,
because it's a little late
to back out of dinner now.
I'll keep an eye
on Blake tonight.
I'm sure it's nothing.
Really. I'm sure
she wouldn't hurt a fly.
You just had to come here early,
didn't you?
No, you are gonna
love the shirts. Honest.
I am not wearing
matching outfits, okay?
Blake, back me up here.
I'm so sorry.
It's all yours.
Is everything okay, girls?
Everything's fine.
I ran into
Shelley Matthews today.
She and Edward just for back
from their anniversary trip.
Well, good.
They'll be back in time for the party.
That's good. Um, did you have
a chance to say hello, Blake?
Do you know the Matthews?
Actually Shelley was
the one who recommended
Blake for the job.
Old family friends
of Blake's parents.
But, I didn't get
to talk to Shelley
because the boys
were getting fussy.
And what happened to your arm?
Nothing.
Well, that doesn't look
like nothing.
Did something happen?
What, let me see that.
No, it's, it's just a scratch.
I, um, I got it from one
of the boys.
Can you get the bandages from
the downstairs bathroom, pase?
- Yeah, let's take care of it.
- No, it's just a scratch.
It's not a medical emergency.
I know, but we don't want
that get infected...
It's fine!
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to yell.
It's been a really long day.
I'm gonna go put
the boys to bed.
Excuse me, I need to go
to the bathroom.
Did something happen while
you were out with Blake today?
Nicky spilled food, so I had
to buy an extra blouse.
Maybe she's feeling
guilty about that?
I'm sure getting scratched
by one of the twins
didn't improve her day.
The scratches didn't look
like they came from a baby
and the marks were
too widely spaced.
Well, kids with
injuries like that
a lotta times,
they-they do it to themselves.
Okay, it's just a scratch.
Jumping to self-harm
is a bit drastic.
Maybe not.
But Juliana did say
that Blake had been
treating her kinda strange.
Did you...
How much do you actually
know about this girl?
She had great letters
of recommendations.
- What do you mean strange?
- Well, just...
You know, kind of, jealous.
I mean, did you call
any of her recommendations?
Because behavior like that,
hurting yourself
it's, it's not normal.
Yes, I did, I called all three.
And everyone had only great
things to say about her.
I mean...
She's 20, right?
Basically a teenager,
and I'm pretty sure
teenagers behavior never falls
under the label of normal.
Up until today,
Blake's been an amazing nanny.
You okay, sweetie?
I'm not feeling good.
Can I get you something?
Why don't we
get you home, huh? Yeah?
Guys, we're gonna go.
Um, you'll have to excuse us.
Well, at least let me
walk you out.
Come on, man,
we know the way out.
Um, I'll give you a call.
Honey, feel better, please.
- Yeah, I'll talk to you.
- Yeah.
Okay, um, I will be
talking to Blake
after the boys go to asleep.
Yeah, I mean, I guess,
if it really was just a bad day
she'll appreciate that.
So, Nicky seems to be
crying less before bedtime
falling asleep faster.
Maybe he's finally outgrowing
the colic, huh?
Well, maybe.
I'm sorry about
yelling at dinner.
We have rough days, right?
Yeah.
Actually that's why I'm here.
Wanted to see if you
want to talk?
- Yeah.
- Okay. Let's do this.
So, you wanna tell me
what happened today?
It's no big deal, really.
My mom called
and I haven't heard
from her in weeks.
She got into this argument
with my dad
and she wanted me
to take her side.
I only hear from her when she
wants something from me.
I'm sorry. That's no way
for a mom to behave.
Well, I hate fighting with her
but she just doesn't get me.
Guilt and arguments with mom.
I used to have some knock-down
drag-outs with mine.
It's funny, I would give
anything to get those back.
I'm sorry.
She died when I was 18.
So, appreciate
what you have with yours
while she's still around.
Was it sudden?
Sudden enough.
Pancreatic cancer.
Two months between diagnosis
and the end.
That must have been rough.
Yeah. It was.
And I was pregnant at the time.
I cannot believe
I just told you that.
Tanner's the only other person
who knows.
Well, I'm glad you feel like
I'm someone you can trust.
So, um, what happened
to the baby?
Um, well...
My mom was supposed
to help me raise her.
And after she was gone, I just,
like, I couldn't make a living
and I had to do it without her.
So, I found
a really great family
that wanted to adopt her.
So, you just gave her up?
You make it sound
like it was easy.
You just abandoned her,
without caring
what would happen to her after.
No, no, it wasn't like that.
No, I gave her up,
because I cared.
But if you cared so much
why didn't you try
to talk to her again?
It was a closed adoption.
It was up to the family when
or if they chose
to tell her about me.
I wouldn't have
just given her away.
Look, Blake,
raising her on my own...
I couldn't give her
the life that she deserved.
And what happened to the father?
Roger was a jerk.
He was out of the door
before I finished
saying the words
"Pregnancy test."
I was on my own.
But you didn't even keep
in contact with the people
that you handed
your own child over to.
That's how they wanted it.
But there's the internet.
It exists for a reason.
She was in a great home.
Okay?
So, I respected the family's
wishes to keep my distance.
It was the hardest thing
I ever had to do.
You don't even know your own
daughter's name, do you?
I wouldn't have
just given her away like that!
And if I were her, I would've
wanted you to come find me!
You know, like the slightest
thing seems to set her off.
Sounds like she has a lot
going on in her personal life.
- You know, she's pretty young.
- I know.
She just takes
everything personally.
You know, like,
it's happening to her.
And I'm sure it doesn't help
that her parents
were never really there for her.
- Did she tell you that?
- Yeah.
Their relationship
is non-existent.
She's in need of a mother figure
and I feel like
she's turning to me for that.
Well, she's got great taste.
You are one
of the best mothers I know.
Thanyou, baby.
That's sweet.
Well, I aim to please.
Crap! We need
to get back to home.
The photographer's gonna be
there in like, ten minutes.
And we need to change.
Here you go, buddy. Let's get
you guys in a nice position.
There you go, you guys together.
Here's your ball. Looks good.
You can lean on that
if you want.
Alright. You ready?
This will be quick
and painless, I promise.
Yeah. You better share.
You got it? There you go,
right about there.
Perfect, perfect.
Stella?
I'm sorry about last night.
Thank you for saying that.
Are you feelin' better today?
Well, I'm still
really embarrassed.
You know, that I had
a fight with my mom
and I took it out on you.
Come here.
It's okay.
No, it's not,
because you're so nice
to me and you trusted me.
Yeah, um, what I told you
I'd appreciate if you wouldn't
mention it to anyone else?
Yeah, I won't tell anyone,
I promise.
Again, I'm so, so sorry.
We're okay. Promise.
If anything, it made us closer.
Okay?
Honey, we better get
this photo taken
before Nicky starts walking.
I gotta go.
- Okay. Here we go, guys.
- Hello.
- Are you ready?
- My goodness.
Okay. Everybody has their toy?
- Nice. Here we go. Ready?
- Good job.
- Thank you.
- Okay.
I have to admit. My wife
was right about those outfits.
So, what do you think,
no baby spit up on this?
- You clean up well.
- Wow.
What do you think
I normally look like?
Well, I think you look like a
man who should trust his wife's
impeccable sense
of fashion more often.
- Wow. You look beautiful.
- Thank you.
You keep talking like that,
and you're headed
for the night of your life.
Ooh.
Alright. Goodnight.
Have a great night.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- This'll be fun.
Yes.
You know,
the last couple of days,
a little difficult
for us, right?
Yup. I talked with her.
I don't want you to worry.
- Alright, let's just have fun.
- Alright.
Look at them so happy.
You four are
the perfect little family.
Family you don't think
I'm good enough for.
Dinner was amazing.
And the company
wasn't so bad either.
You're just happy
to be out of the house.
This is our first real date
since before
the twins were born.
Wow! Has it really
been that long?
I mean, have I mentioned how
happy I am to have Blake around?
Yes. Many times. Me too.
Well, since dinner's over
I have a little surprise
for you.
What are you talking about?
You'll see.
If I had to grow up without her,
then so do you.
- What?
- Blake?
- God. Where are you?
- What does it matter?
Don't say that.
We've been looking everywhere for you.
Please come home.
That house is not my home.
Blake,
this will always be your home.
Honey, are you taking
your medication?
I hate you.
So, what's the surprise, honey?
I see you can't, can't
handle not being in control...
- Okay, tell me.
- Heh heh heh.
Alright, we are going
to the beach house.
Our first date.
You know what, that's Walt.
Let me, just get that.
- Hey, Walt.
- Hey, Walt.
Hey,
it's just the two of you guys, right?
- Yeah, yeah, what's up?
- Alright, listen.
I ran your nanny
through the system.
- Yeah?
- Why?
After Juliana told me about, you know
Blake's weird behavior,
and then seeing it for myself
I decided to do some digging.
W-what did you find?
I found absolutely nothing.
I mean, it's like
she doesn't even exist.
The only Blake Noland
that comes up
is a 40-year-old mechanic
in Minnesota.
- Are you sure?
- I'm sure.
Whoever's with your kids
is not who she claims to be.
We need to get home, now.
Yeah, let's go.
- What the hell.
- The boys.
Okay, stay right here.
Blake?
Stella, I am so sorry
about the frame.
What the hell is this?
No, no, I can, I can explain.
It's...
You're okay, buddy.
Y-you're watching us?
Well, I wouldn't have to,
if you just treated me
like a real family member.
Well, I don't even know
who you are.
Y-y-you need to leave, now.
No. This is my home now.
No, no, no.
This is my home.
And I'm telling you to get out.
Well, you would fall apart
without me.
You got 20 seconds
before I call the cops.
So, you would call the cops
on your own daughter?
My gosh, you need help.
Y-you're not my daughter.
No. I am.
My real name's Blake Miguel.
I'm your abandoned daughter.
You remember, in the interview
how you said you felt
like you knew me?
Why didn't you just tell me?
Because I shouldn't have to.
I just wanted you to have
everything
that I couldn't give you.
Yeah, well, I didn't have
the great life
that you think I did.
No, no, the Miguels
they, they seemed
like caring people.
No, they didn't love me
not like a real mother
would have.
I just wanted
what was best for you, Blake.
But what was best for me
was to be with my real mom.
I'm s-sorry.
Well, then, let me stay.
- I can't do that.
- Why not?
Because you aren't stable,
and I-I can't have you...
So, you're just gonna
abandon me again?
No, I'm gonna help you get
the treatment that you need.
But I don't need treatment.
I'm not crazy.
Listen to me, I will not
leave you, I won't leave you.
I should've known
you're never gonna accept me.
You're just a selfish bitch.
Stop! Blake, Blake!
Blake, listen! Stop it, Blake.
- Blake, calm down!
- I hate you!
Okay, okay, here's your buddy,
here's your bear.
Okay.
Baby.
Come on.
It's okay.
Blake was always a little odd.
Odd?
She has attachment
abandonment issues.
Any slight, any breakup
any sort of rejection
she couldn't handle it.
So, she was never happy?
Her father and I did
our very best. We really did.
We gave her everything.
We sent her to the best schools.
We got her a tutor.
We supported her passions.
We brought her to the therapist.
But none of it helped?
She was struggling so much.
So, a month ago, we told her
the truth about the adoption.
We hoped that we would help her
work through her emotions
in a positive manner
begin the healing process.
But it ended up
being a huge mistake.
You gave her
my contact information.
No, we-we didn't.
We were afraid
she might lash out.
She's not a bad person,
she just...
She has a history
of stalking people.
S-stalking?
I don't know
how many times we went
to the police station
to pick her up
because she wouldn't leave
some boyfriend alone.
She actually burned up
one of their cars.
It hurts me to say,
but Blake is dangerous.
Well, what do we do?
We need to find her and get her
back on her medication.
But until we do...
if you see her,
you need to contact the police.
Okay.
- I'm sorry.
- Thank you for your time.
Walt, it's as serious
as you thought.
We need help.
We can't risk it, there's
no telling what she'll do.
Look, I'm sure
Blake is long gone by now.
And what if she isn't?
I think she was really angry
with me for giving her up.
You're not going to
cancel this fundraiser.
You worked way
too hard for this.
I don't want to, but I'm not
gonna put our family
or the guests in danger.
Now, until Blake is in custody
we've gotta take
every precaution.
I'm not gonna let her
ruin this for you
or the chance to honor
your mother's memory.
Unless they find Blake
before tomorrow night
that's what we're doing.
Listen, I understand, alright?
I totally understand.
But, we're not canceling
this party, okay?
We'll just make sure
Walt is on top of it.
He's a detective.
Okay?
- Okay.
- Alright, let's get some sleep.
- I love you.
- And I love you, honey.
You sure you're
gonna need that Taser?
Well, maybe, maybe not.
But, we can never be too sure.
Now, well, look, if you see her,
just try not to hurt her.
I mean, I know she's unhinged,
but she's Stella's daughter
and she really wants
to get her some help.
I'll make sure
she doesn't get hurt.
Alright, thanks, man,
appreciate it.
Hey, man, you guys are family.
I'd do anything
to protect you guys.
I can't tell you how much
I appreciate you doing this.
Are you kidding?
I love every minute I get
to spend with my favorite boys.
They love you too. Trust me.
You just call me, okay,
if you hear anything
and we'll be here in
less than a minute.
I got it.
You just go throw
the world's best event.
Okay.
Okay.
I love you.
Say "Bye, mommy."
- Yay!
- I love you, bye. Love you all.
Bye, love you too.
Stella.
Stella, excuse me.
Final checklist, perfect.
Okay, just make sure
the lanterns are lit
and the heaters are on standby.
Did the extra piece of Dom
get delivered?
Perfect,
I don't want to see anyone
with an empty glass tonight.
Yeah, this looks great.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Ooh, it looks delicious.
Let's start the rotation
at seven.
It is so nice to see all of you.
Thank you so much
for your generous support.
Okay.
Meredith.
Are you having a wonderful time?
Everything seems... adequate.
"Adequate?"
The backyard
is stunning, Stella.
I love the lanterns
and the crab puffs
are to die for.
Who's the caterer?
I wish I could share
your enthusiasm, but, um...
It's a little bit chilly
for an event outside,
don't you think?
Well, luckily we have
heat lamps on standby.
I need a drink.
Well, looks like Meredith's
really warming up to you.
Huh. Thank you.
I think we're really gonna
pull this off, huh?
I think you're right.
Good job.
Couldn't have done it
without you.
Thanks.
- Cheers?
- Cheers?
Good evening, everyone.
I think it's customary
for the host
to say a few words,
don't you think?
Where are you, Stella?
Come on up here
and grace us with a speech.
Don't be nervous.
We're all friends.
Thank you, Meredith.
Thank you all for coming.
Your support
means the world to me.
Today is the 20th anniversary
of my mother's death.
I hope her speech isn't as bland
as the hors d'oeuvre's, huh?
She died when I
was just 18 years of age
and I miss her every day.
Not just because
she was my mother
but because she was
one of the best people
that I've ever known.
When I think of my mother
I don't think about
the hospital visits
or how she looked at the end.
Instead...
I think about
the night of my senior prom.
She helped me get all ready.
She did my hair, this...
giant '90s up do.
I waited for my boyfriend
to pick me up
but...
he never showed.
I wanted to give up
on that night
and just cry in my room.
But my mother wouldn't let me.
Instead, she got all dressed up.
She wanted to see a scary movie
and...
we yelled at the screen
and we stuffed our faces
with popcorn.
It was one of the best nights
of my life.
She was the most amazing...
person...
in my life.
And I never felt alone...
as long as I had my mother.
What was wrong?
And that's the thing
about pancreatic cancer.
There are no symptoms
until it's too late.
So, no other little girls
have to go through
their life alone.
Thank you so much
for your generous support.
And on that note...
let's eat.
Your mother would be so proud.
I think so too.
- Good job.
- Thank you, baby.
Hey, Walt?
Come grab dinner.
Walt?
Walt.
Walt, are you okay?
Blake, she's here.
She went that way.
Okay, alright,
I'm gonna get you some help.
Wait! Call 911, now!
Detective Tyler was
attacked at the back gate.
Send someone to help him
right away.
My babies.
Where are my babies?
Mommy's here, boys.
- Let 'em go, Blake.
- Hey, mom.
- Where are the boys?
- It's not about the boys.
It's about you and me.
Tell me where they are,
Blake, now.
Didn't you ever once
worry about me
if I was safe?
Blake, where are the boys?
Don't you ever care about me?
Blake!
Blake! Let go!
No.
Stop.
I warned you this.
- What's the hell's going on?
- Find the boys.
Go, find the boys!
Boys!
Boys!
Hey, guys.
Hey, how you doing? You good?
The cops are on their way, okay?
It's over.
I say when it's over.
Please, please, honey,
you need help.
I don't need help,
I need my mother.
I'm right here, okay?
I'm right here, and I love you.
You don't love me!
It doesn't have to be like this.
Blake, please.
You wouldn't shoot
your own daughter.
Don't, don't force me
to make that choice.
Don't. Stay back.
I'm your own flesh and blood.
Was that a gunshot?
Blake...
My God.
Baby, you okay?
I'm okay. Where are the boys?
They're fine.
They're with Georgia.
My God.
Hey.
My...
Julianna.
- Baby.
- Dad!
- Let's get you out of here.
- Sweetheart.
- Honey, are you okay?
- Come on.
- I was so scared.
- I know, baby. It's okay now.
Everything's okay now.
Thank God you're here.
My gosh, honey...
I had a feeling.
Excuse us, please.
Thank you.
I don't believe this.
A-actually I do believe this.
It's the total disaster
that I predicted.
I knew that we couldn't trust her.
Excuse me?
I wish I could.
You've embarrassed us all.
I mean, the mayor
was here tonight, for God sakes!
- Meredith, it wasn't her fault!
- Of course, it was her fault.
Only a classless idiot
would hire a psychotic nanny
that would try to murder us all.
- Meredith!
- You know what, it's okay.
I don't...
I don't care what you think.
You are a miserable person,
Meredith.
And the only thing
that you have in your life
to make feel yourself
feel better
is by trying to make
other people
feel worse about their life.
I'm done trying to impress you.
Impress me?
Just so we're clear, you failed.
Just so we're clear...
I don't care.
Now, get your Pilates ass
out of my yard.
You're not welcome here.
Fine.
Come on, ladies, let's go.
Fine.
Remind me
not get on your bad side
or wear yoga pants.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Let's get you out of here.
Get you inside.
Hey, finishing
your weekly letter to Blake?
Yeah, as soon
as I get some stamps
I'm gonna send it out.
Good.
Hey, you okay?
Did we do the right thing?
Of course, baby,
we did the right thing.
She's getting the help
she needs. Okay?
Trust me.
Did I ever tell you
I think you're kinda great?
Well, I think you're kinda great.
- Let's barbeque.
- Okay.
Hey! Good to see you.
- So glad you made it.
- Great to see you, of course.
- Hey.
- Wow, this looks great.
- What's up, buddy?
- I'm so hungry.
people pay me a lot to hack into things.
Face and Friends usually
isn't at the top of the list.
I mean, why are you
so interested in some boring
random ass housewife anyway?
She's not boring, she's perfect.
Yeah, sure.
Whatever.
Look, I'll send you
the login information.
That'll be 500 bucks.
Pleasure doing business with ya.
If you need
to Faces and Friend stalk
any other strangers,
you got my number.
Stella Armstrong
is not a stranger.
Stay here, I'll be right back.
What're you doing?
I wanted to tell you,
I found my real mom.
You gotta stop this.
I thought you would care.
You said you loved me.
- You're too clingy.
- I miss you, Oliver.
You take everything too far.
You're too... much.
- I could do better.
- I need my space.
Yeah, you really need
to back off.
You need your space, huh?
Well, how come you already
have a new girlfriend?
This isn't cool, Blake.
We're over.
- Done.
- I'm sorry.
Please don't leave me.
Please!
Now, wait a minute.
There's more back there.
What do you think?
Me? You?
Little bit.
What do you think?
I think it was good
the second time
you wiped it down.
Hey. When'd you get home?
A few minutes ago, long enough
to wonder if the boys
have officially driven
you insane.
No, no, no,
not the boys. No.
That's right, that's right.
The big charity event meeting
is tonight, right?
You feel good?
Are you ready?
No, no, no. I mean, convincing
the yoga pants posse
to raise money for charity
is not gonna be easy.
Well, just be honest.
I mean, tell them this town
doesn't need another
replica canyon or a grandstand.
Honey, why don't you try
to tell them?
I mean, come on,
we've been here for what
almost a year?
And they still treat me
like an outsider.
Listen, I know you can do this.
Think about your mom.
I do. Every day.
It's just... Queen bee Meredith,
she's intimidating.
Well, you're intimidating.
- Right.
- Smart, sexy, amazing.
- I can't stand up to her.
- Then go around her.
Huh! Oye! Ha!
What do you think these are for?
Really? Okay.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Come to dada.
So... What I figured
from the last meeting...
It's okay, I'll be right there.
Maybe half of the women
will side with me
or rather against Meredith.
The deciding vote
is gonna be this woman
who's fairly new to the group.
And she loves my brownies.
Well, I love your brownies.
Let me get a little piece.
Hey!
How do you think I got you
to propose?
Okay.
Well, it was that,
and your body.
- How you doin', sweet pea?
- I know.
If it weren't for William Spry,
our founder
we would be living somewhere
in Rockland.
I mean, could you imagine?
So, I think it's about time
that we erect a statue
to honor our beloved founder.
So, if there aren't any other
fundraising proposals
let's put it to a vote,
and make it official.
Um, actually I have
something I'd like to propose.
Stella, you haven't had
a definitive opinion
on anything this whole year
and now you have a proposal.
I can't wait to hear it.
Um... There is a pancreatic
c-cancer research fund
that I've looked into,
and I think
that they would appreciate
anything that we could raise.
Well, any charity
would appreciate
a very sizable donation.
What makes this fund
worthy of our focus?
My mother died
of pancreatic cancer.
Fine.
We have Stella's suggestion,
and we have mine.
So, let's put it to a vote.
All in favor of the statue.
And of cancer research.
Georgia.
Georgia.
Georgia!
It's up to you.
Who are you vot...
Do you even know what it takes
to put together an event
of this magnitude?
I don't even know
if we're gonna be able
to find a venue
this late in the season.
And I don't want to
burden you with that much work
so, I was hoping that I could
take point on the planning.
Have you ever planned
an event like this before?
No. No, I haven't.
But I was thinking we could
just have it at my house.
Stella.
I just... I just think
that your house
is maybe a little bit...
underwhelming.
Um... I-I think it can work.
Okay. Senators, judges
members of Fortune 500 companies
attend our soirees.
And we depend on them
to keep on coming back
year after year after year
and open up their wallets.
I mean, we cannot afford
to embarrass ourselves.
I agree.
Which is why I will drop
a proposal for you to look at.
You can come by the house
at the end of the week
to evaluate it, and if you still
think it's not gonna work
we can come up
with other options.
Fine.
I will be by at the end
of the week to evaluate
whatever proposal you can manage
to scramble together.
Okay?
"Fellow mommies
busy looking for help."
- Hey! Have a good night.
- Thanks. You, too.
Don't forget, you're opening
up in the morning.
Yes, first thing tomorrow.
Bright and early. I can't wait.
Bye.
Hey. Blake, right?
I just wanna make sure we're
cool. I don't want any trouble.
Yeah, of course not.
Nobody wants any trouble.
Just like no one wants
to lose the love of their life.
Whatever happened between
you and Oliver, I'm out of it.
I'll stay away from you,
you stay away from me.
Believe me, Kristen, I've not
given you another thought.
I'm just here for the Wi-Fi.
It is nice to see some
friendly faces.
Hello, baby.
And where is this guy's
slightly younger brother?
Andy went down without a problem
but this little guy...
Did you drive around the block?
Yes, we drove around
for like 45 minutes.
He's basically been crying
the whole time you've been gone.
- Aw! Let me see.
- Okay, go to mommy.
Come here, munchkin.
Maybe mommy's good news will,
woo, make you feel better.?
So... Guess who's plannin'
Westport Society's
next charity event.
- You got it? That's great.
- Totally nailed it.
You know,
you're gonna be amazing.
Well, Meredith thinks otherwise
but I'm gonna try
to prove her wrong.
You know, there's one...
Actually I think there
are two little problems.
How're you gonna plan this event
when you're, you're busy
with these two little boys?
Wait, we have two boys?
Did I tell you
I love your sarcasm?
Yeah.
What am I gonna do?
You know,
it's not insurmountable.
I know you don't wanna hear
this, but maybe we can
just revisit
the whole nanny conversation.
No, no, no. I-I'm not gonna
let a stranger raise our kids.
They're not raising,
they're helping out.
Look, I just want you
to have the time and the energy
to do the best event you can,
and-and to do that
you're gonna need some help
with the boys.
See, Andy agrees with me.
Okay, if I say yes
are you gonna get all smug?
Absolutely.
In that case,
you get to change Andy
while I put the word out
on Face and Friends.
I'd like blonde, Swedish.
I'll make sure he is.
Did you hear
what mommy did to me?
She turned it around.
My God!
Wow.
It looks like you're
gonna have to call a cab.
What the hell is wrong with you?
- Me?
- You did this.
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Like hell you don't.
You know I saved up
for four years to buy
that car and you ruined it?
Aw, why would I ruin something
that means so much to you?
- You're crazy.
- And you're lashing out.
I get it, it's horrible when
our personal space gets invaded.
I really hope you find
whoever did this.
No, no, no.
But you're tired, baby.
Here, I'll take you.
No, no, no.
Okay, okay, okay.
That's not gonna work today.
No, we're not ready for a nap.
Are you hungry?
Okay.
Alright, okay.
Let's do this. How 'bout this?
How about some food?
Did you want some food?
Aren't you hungry?
Hah!
What a good boy.
What a good boy.
Ha! There you go.
Okay, w-w-w-wait, one second.
One second.
Okay.
Meredith. It is so good
to hear from you.
Is it? Is everything
alright over there?
Yeah, sure, sure, sure.
Just, you know...
Fussy baby, but I'm sure you
can remember those days.
Well, if you can't
keep control of your household
I am having reservations
about putting you in charge
of our charity gala.
No, no.
I'm a great juggler.
Is that a joke?
I can never tell with you.
Anyways, this event
is no laughing matter.
Georgia, Gwendolyn, and I
will be over on Friday
to inspect your house,
so, if you could
alert your gate guard,
that would be appreciated.
No no.
There's no, um,
there's no guards.
And you can just come over,
no problem.
- There's no gate guard?
- No, no, no. There's no gate.
So, we figured
the guard wasn't necessary.
Again, I'm not amused.
And if you can get me
that proposal you promised me
by tonight,
that would be great as well.
Wait, you mean, tonight?
I thought I had till
the end of the week.
Well,
I'm gonna need to see it tonight.
That is, if you can manage it.
Yeah. Yeah. I-I got, yep,
I can manage it, no problem.
Great. Well, I'll let you
get back to your fussy baby.
See you this weekend.
Yeah.
Okay.
Honey.
No, no, not yet.
What now?
Coming!
Hey! I'm Blake.
We talked
on the phone yesterday.
Yeah.
I totally forgot.
We have an interview.
You can see why I need a nanny.
- Yeah.
- Um, please come in.
Thanks.
Yes.
Um,
I-I didn't have any green tea.
- Hope black's okay?
- Absolutely.
I'm easy to please.
So, where did you say that
you heard about the job again?
Shelley Matthews.
She and my parents go way back.
She said that you were
asking on Face and Friends.
Yes, Shelley's a great friend.
I'm just gonna have
to give her a reference call.
No, I have all
my references in here.
Wow!
- You came prepared.
- Yeah.
And I also have a resume
for your consideration.
Blake Noland.
Is that German?
It's Swedish.
Swedish.
So, then, you must be, like,
an excellent lutefisk chef.
Well,
I can cook a mean stinky fish if you like.
Well, I'm actually more than
happy to do all the cooking
and the cleaning
and... laundry
scheduling, anything
you need, really.
Wow! I appreciate
your enthusiasm.
Yeah, you have a lot of
experience for someone so young.
Yeah, well, I've had
to support myself my whole life.
My parents are, um,
self-absorbed.
I'm sorry.
If you have a kid,
you should be there for them.
Well, I can see that
you're there for these two.
I'm sorry.
Considering you're so busy.
I just, um,
I try my best, I just...
I have my hands full right now
since I've decided
to plan this charity event
for pancreatic cancer research.
Wow! That's so cool.
I'm pre-med.
Well, I'm taking a year off
to save up money.
But, who knows? Maybe it'll be
me who finds a cure one day.
That would be a dream come true.
This is gonna
sound crazy, but...
do I know you from somewhere?
'Cause, I don't know,
there just, you just...
Have we met before?
You seem familiar.
Maybe we knew each other
in a past life.
Well, in that case,
it's nice to see you again.
And there we go.
No, here, let me.
Okay.
Okay, he's been colic ever since
we brought him home
from the hospital, so, probably
gonna just continue to cry
no matter what you do.
You're amazing.
Guess it's my gift.
I'm just really good
with babies.
You're better than good.
You're like a baby whisperer.
Huh! What do you think?
- Da-da-da-da.
- Ya.
My goodness.
If your references check out,
when can you start?
Hello, this is Mrs. Brown.
Blake Noland.
Yes, I can recommend
her very highly.
She is, such a darling girl.
There's something,
comforting about her, you know.
Something familiar.
- That's a plus.
- And she's great with the boys.
It's like she
spoke their language.
- Bigger plus.
- Her referrals checked out.
Gigantic plus.
So, should we hire her?
Honey, I know you're nervous.
It's a big deal.
You've been the only one
watching the boys up until now.
But you know what I think?
You should trust
your instincts, okay.
You've always been on point.
Always. The whole time
I've known you.
Alright, so what do you think?
Alright, let's hire her.
It's gonna be a good thing.
We're hiring her.
It's official.
Are you sure? Because I could
talk about this for hours.
Okay, I'll stop.
Okay.
Thank you.
I aim to please.
Hey, let me help you with those.
Thanks.
- Tanner.
- Blake.
Can't tell you how happy we
are to have you here, Blake.
Yeah, I'm really
happy to be here.
Wow! What do you have in here,
boulders?
Close enough,
that's my kettlebell.
Working out helps me
to de-stress
when the whole pre-med thing
gets to be a bit much.
Yeah, I remember those days.
Take Orgo yet?
This could be my old roommate.
It's kind of an emergency,
I'm sorry.
Okay.
Yeah, organic chemistry
nearly killed me.
Yeah, me too.
I'll show you inside.
Thanks.
It's right there
in front of you.
Can't promise that two baby boys
will be any
less stressful than college.
So, I'm sure you'll still need
your workouts.
I'll keep my
kettlebell close then.
Blake.
Welcome to your home.
Thanks. I love it.
It gets a little chilly.
Especially on this
side of the house.
So I brought you
a little something extra.
- To keep you cozy.
- Thanks.
Stella's mother made it for her,
it was her last gift
before she passed away.
I can't accept it.
No, you can.
Yeah, I mean, it's special.
But, so are you.
Thank you so much.
That's my cue.
Isn't it mine now?
Yes, it is. Okay.
Thanks.
I guess, we'll go on a stroll.
Okay.
Might as well take advantage
of it while I'm here.
And, um...
I also brought a couple
of stuffed bears for the boys.
They're sweet.
Yeah, I'll go give 'em
to them now.
I could get used to this.
Me too.
You know what?
Let's take that walk.
Love to.
My God.
Nicky is such a
little stinker, yes.
But, come on,
when he gave you that kiss
did it not melt your heart?
Yeah.
It did, his kisses are better
than my ex-boyfriend.
- Ha ha.
- Ho, whoa!
Hate to break up
the girls' party, everyone.
Something smells good in here.
- Hi, honey.
- Hey.
- Hey stranger.
- Hi, Stella.
How was the game?
- Argh.
- You know, the usual.
He annihilated me.
Hey, I go away for two weeks,
and you guys adopt a teenager?
No, I'm 20,
I-I just, look really young.
This is our new nanny, Blake.
- Nice to meet ya.
- Nice to meet you too.
Walt's Tanner's oldest friend.
And I'm a detective, so...
No parties while
the boss is outta town.
You got it, officer.
Actually, that's Detective Tyler
to you.
You know what, you should try
Blake's marinara sauce.
- Yeah? Alright.
- Yeah.
I'm starving.
Wow, it's, it's amazing.
You know, babe,
you are good, no, great.
So, so many things, but this...
This is amazing.
You guys, f...
Forget about the sauce.
Don't you wanna know
what's in the box?
Yes, okay.
More old, what? Crap.
Isn't your collection
big enough already?
It's never big enough.
- That would be a replica.
- A replica?
Is a replica worthy of the new
chief of cardiothoracic surgery?
Um, I'm all for supporting
Tanner's promotion.
But we can't have
a gun in the house with boys.
Especially not one
that comes with bullets.
Honey,
this gun is 156 years old.
I'm pretty sure
it doesn't even shoot anymore.
Yeah, plus the bullets
aren't in the gun.
I mean, if the babies can find
it, load it, point, and fire it
I'm thinking a gun in the house
is the least of your worries.
Alright, we can
discuss this later
but can you get this
out of here before Meredith
comes over,
because I don't think
cowboy chic
is the style we're going for.
Okay.
Fair enough.
- Let's find a spot for this.
- Yeah.
Stella, before I forget
did you and Juliana set a time?
We did.
We're meeting next week.
That's great, thank you.
- Who's Juliana?
- That's my kid.
Stella's nice enough
to help her out
with her college applications.
Ooh, don't you have
a lot on your plate though?
I always have time for Juliana.
She's like a daughter to me.
I really love the gun, man.
I just don't know if I have
any more room for it in here.
Ha.
Yeah.
So, Blake, she seems nice.
Although,
pretty risky hirin' her.
What's the risk? She's like the
sweetest kid you'll ever meet.
Yeah.
She's easy on the eyes too.
That's a risk.
I'm old enough
to be her dad, man.
- It's not cool.
- Hey, man.
I know you're not
that kinda guy.
It's just, you know...
I seen movies.
Alright, alright, well,
unlike the movies...
- I love my wife.
- Hey.
Alright.
Alright, I surrender.
You're one of the good ones,
Tanner.
Huh. I wish I could say
the same about you.
- Yeah.
- You got me.
- Yeah, I'm bad, huh?
- Yeah.
Cool, man.
- You sure I can't help you?
- Yeah. I got this.
I wish everything
in my life were this easy.
You're still worried about
Meredith's visit this weekend?
Yeah, you know...
You remember the mean girls
in junior high?
Meredith is what they grow into.
She honestly scares me.
Well, you don't have
to be scared of anyone.
You're like Superwoman.
Thanks.
But, to know her, she's perfect.
Everybody has their secrets.
I'll set the table.
Personal details
of Meredith Woodley.
Let's see what
your skeletons are.
Thank you, WhoShesBeenTexting.com.
Now I know exactly
what your skeleton is
and he has a Lamborghini.
Nice neighborhood.
Bingo.
So, this is
Um...
Well, there's,
no room for a buffet.
So, let's start there.
Actually, I thought we could put
the buffet... right here.
We're feeding a hundred people
not twenty.
Okay, alright.
What about back there? That,
that can be even better, right?
Then you'll lose what little
lounging space we have.
Yeah, this is not gonna work.
- Okay, um...
- No, no. No, no.
I think that we should go back
to our original idea
of having the founder's
statue brunch. Am I right?
And, you know, Henry and I are
always happy to host that one.
Why don't we hold the fundraiser
in the backyard?
Well, because we're having
a high society event
and not a hoedown.
Well, we can have tables
and lanterns, and we can set up
little center pieces
with peonies.
Ooh, that sounds pretty.
Yeah, I think
that's a great idea.
Meredith, what do you think?
Well, I think...
that an event outside
means bugs.
I'm sorry.
My answer's no.
Well, let's go, ladies,
because we
have a brunch to start
scheduling, right?
Um, feel free to float
your little fundraiser idea
next year if you
can figure out some way
to make it work, right?
No. I think Meredith
left her phone behind.
I'm gonna go give it to her.
Meredith.
- You forgot your phone.
- Did I?.
It's okay, girls,
I'll meet you at the car.
I suggest you reconsider
your decision.
Excuse me.
You're gonna have
the fundraiser here.
I will do no such thing.
- Well, I think you will.
- What is that?
- He's hot.
- How did you...
Better question, is how did you
land your own little boy toy?
What do you think?
Should we see if your husband
has the same question?
- Don't you threaten me.
- I'm blackmailing you.
If you wanna be specific.
You have no idea
who you're dealing with.
And your husband has no idea
who you're screwing around with.
So, if you wanna keep it
that way
I suggest you reconsider
breaking Stella's heart.
Fine. But I'm not
going back in there.
You can text her.
So, I think Meredith
had a change of heart.
What do you mean?
Well, I appealed
to her sensitive side.
I told her how much
this cause means to you
and reminded her how important
it is to honor our mothers.
That is very sweet of you.
I don't think Meredith has
a sensitive bone in her body.
It worked.
She changed her mind.
We are having
the fundraiser here.
- That's awesome.
- Thank you so much.
Alright, I gotta go.
I got lots to do.
First of all, thank you so much for getting
back to me so quickly.
I-I really appreciate this.
Um, I've just kind
of been thinkin' about this
maybe a little bit too much.
Um, can we just add
five more cases of both
the Cabernet
and the Chardonnay, please?
Yeah, that would be great.
Um, let's think what else.
You know what, let's just,
let's just double the order.
Yeah, let's just do that.
Yeah, the Christinies.
Yeah, let's triple that
appetizer though, specifically.
The heat lamps, we discussed
this but, let's do ten.
Ten heat lamps. Ten is
definitely the magic number.
I was thinkin' about this,
and I've been to parties
where they went out
of hors d'oeuvres early
and the guest are in horrible
moods before dinner starts.
No, I know that
y-you got everything handled.
No, I-I, I'm sorry,
I totally appreciate that.
And, and, and yes I trust you,
I trust you completely.
Do we have enough servers?
Are you sure I can't help you,
'cause I feel bad
leaving you with all this mess?
No, it's hardly a mess at all.
It'll only take few minutes.
Just go, relax.
Okay. If you're gonna
twist my arm...
Wait. I have something
for you both.
I had this made for you.
That is something else.
It's beautiful.
Yeah, if you're gonna have
such an amazing piece
you might as well be able
to show it off properly.
Wow, I... Thank you.
And it can't be opened,
just so you feel safer about
having it in the house
with the boys.
You have officially just
become my new favorite person.
And so I cleared a space
for it in the living room
so that all the guests
will be able to see it
when they arrive
for the fundraiser.
That's perfect. I mean,
what a great excuse
for me to brag
about my promotion.
- You don't need excuses.
- Yes, I do.
And I know you don't like
the cowboy chic look, Stella
but I think that the glass case
really helps it fit
the room better.
Huh, well, a compromise,
I like it.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
I'm gonna go finish off
the dishes.
Well, it looks like you have
everything under control here.
So, I'm gonna steal
my wife away.
Sweetheart, how long is it
appropriate to have a nanny?
I mean, is keeping her until
the boys go to college too much?
Ha ha. Nope.
Sounds good to me.
- Scooch.
- Alright, I'm moving. Geez.
So, his BP bottomed out.
And for a second there, I
thought we were gonna lose him.
But, we managed
to stabilize him, so...
so he went through grafts.
It took us six hours.
Well,
you may have saved a life, but...
I came up with three
vegetarian options
for the fundraiser today.
I'm very proud of you, honey.
Thank you.
So,
besides these three vegetarian options
what else happened
around here today?
I mean, how are
our little terrors?
Our terrors are fantastic.
I'm not saying they're ready
for med school just yet
but Nicky made his first
attempts to walk today.
He did?
When I was writing
he almost walked off
the change table today.
I think both Blake and me
to keep those two out of trouble
so, I'm hoping they wait till
after the party before they
try to move too much.
You know what I mean?
Yeah, alright, the party.
Right, right, so how is it
planning your first
big charity event?
It's going good.
I mean, it's exhausting.
I can see why people make
a career out of it.
But, I'm grateful
for the chance.
I still have no idea what Blake
said to Meredith though.
She must have
some real dirt on her.
You don't know the half of it.
It's like she's truly becoming
part of the family.
She not becoming part
of the family.
She is family.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- You did good.
We did good.
Alright, which movie?
Huh, well...
Not the doctor one again.
- He's really cute.
- Didl don't know. that? mayb,
He did. Yeah, he did.
- He also give me this one too.
- Very good.
What's all this?
Hi! Sorry. I thought
you were upstairs.
Blake, this is Julianna,
Walt's daughter.
Hi. You must be the nanny.
Well, I like to think of myself
as more than just a nanny.
Right, of course.
Stella called you
a baby whisperer.
Must be nice. I tried
to pick Nicky up once
and I'm pretty sure he cried
for the next three days.
Well, maybe he just
doesn't like you.
Um, I thought we could start
with the questions
for University of Hawaii.
You're still set on Hawaii.
I'm sure your dad loves that.
He loves it so much
that he left another
brochure for an in-state school
on the kitchen counter
this morning.
How close to home this time?
Fifteen miles.
I gotta tell ya, I'm kinda
with your dad on this one.
It's not gonna be easy
to see you leave.
Don't worry.
I'll come home every Christmas.
- I promise.
- Alright.
Tell us about your
most painful memory?
Wow. These are pretty intense.
I wanna write about my mom.
What about your mom?
- You know, you don't have to.
- No, it's okay.
She left when I was ten.
Chose a new boyfriend
who didn't like kids over me.
Mothers like that
deserve the worst.
So, yeah.
I wanted to write about her
about how she chose to leave.
But also, I wanted
to put you in the essay.
It sucks that she took off.
But, you've been amazing.
So, maybe life works itself out.
Thank you.
You've been amazing too.
I'm gonna go make dinner.
Alright, let's try to get you
in Hawaii.
Okay.
Okay, so his name is Jeremy.
And you guys haven't kissed yet?
- Answer that.
- I...
I don't really know what to say.
Come on, give me the good stuff.
- No-ho-ho!
- No, this is gonna be fun.
Got a lot done today.
I feel good about our progress.
Well, your progress.
After all these hours,
I'd say it's our progress.
I'll print it out, so we can
double check the typos.
Yeah. Send it to the printer
in Tanner's office.
Tanner doesn't like
anyone in here without him.
Then what are you doing in here?
I live here.
Well, Tanner's known me
my entire life.
I'm sure he won't mind
if I use his printer.
So, you and Stella
are really close?
She's like a mom to me.
Yeah, but you know
you're not her daughter.
Okay, you're not either.
Alght, I'm gonna go.
What are you doing?
I just wanted to wish you luck
with your application.
Good luck.
This is so cute. Yeah.
What do you think
about this one?
- Is this too casual?
- Yeah.
Alright,
this is gonna be perfect.
It is the first family portrait
since the twins were born.
I like that one...
Yeah. Me too.
Excuse me.
This is Stella.
Actually we're gonna need
a few more tables than that.
This is adorable.
That sounds perfect.
Thank you.
Hi!
- Hi!
- What are you doing back?
I thought you were in Tahiti.
The trip got cut short.
Edward got called to Shanghai
to finish working
on this merger.
That's, that's good
for Edward, right?
But I know how long
you were planning this trip.
Am I a horrible
person if I'm actually happy
you're back in town in time
for the society fundraiser?
Of course, Stella. I'm actually
glad I get to be there.
I swear, the charity cue is
the first thing I heard about
as soon as I got home
from the airport.
Wow.
How does it feel
to beat out Meredith?
Does anyone ever really beat
out Meredith?
That's true.
I'm happy to have
won this round.
But I got my work
cut out for me.
It takes a lot
of planning to pull a party
together so quickly.
I don't know what I would do
without Blake.
So, thank you.
Blake?
Blake Noland, you and her parents, like...
Nicky, no!
I-I gotta...
Absolutely. Go. Um,
I'll see you at the fundraiser.
- Alright, I'll talk to you soon.
- Okay, bye.
Everything, okay? Whoa!
He was just being fussy,
and I thought he was hungry
but I guess he's not.
That's okay.
I'll just take this.
I'm so sorry.
It's nothing compared
to the damage
these two usually
inflict in stores.
Makes me wonder how
they're gonna be during
the photoshoot though.
So, I was thinking
that you might need
a little extra help distracting
you know, since I'm gonna be
a part of it.
I am glad you said that.
I was gonna give you the day off
but I think I'm gonna
need your help.
Is that okay?
Yeah, yeah, of course.
Okay, great.
I'm just gonna...
Hi. I'm just so
sorry about this.
Okay. Think I saw something
over here that could work.
So,
you wanna tell me what's wrong?
I thought you were excited about
having dinner with Stella
and Tanner tonight.
I was.
I'm just not feeling well.
I'm not buying it.
So, what's really goin' on?
You're gonna think I'm crazy.
But, it's Blake.
Blake, the nanny?
She creeps me out.
Really?
Huh. She seems like
such a nice girl.
She followed me into
Tanner's study, and...
I don't know.
It's not what she said,
it's how she said it.
What'd she say?
That I'm not Stella's daughter.
Sounds jealous to me.
That's what I thought.
And that's why I'm not
especially feeling up
to dinner tonight.
I'm not looking forward
to facing her.
You don't think she could
do anything...
hurt you?
I'm sure it's just all
in my head.
No. I respect your opinion,
I mean, if you think
that something's off about her,
you're probably right.
I just don't wanna make
a big deal out of it.
Well, how 'bout this,
because it's a little late
to back out of dinner now.
I'll keep an eye
on Blake tonight.
I'm sure it's nothing.
Really. I'm sure
she wouldn't hurt a fly.
You just had to come here early,
didn't you?
No, you are gonna
love the shirts. Honest.
I am not wearing
matching outfits, okay?
Blake, back me up here.
I'm so sorry.
It's all yours.
Is everything okay, girls?
Everything's fine.
I ran into
Shelley Matthews today.
She and Edward just for back
from their anniversary trip.
Well, good.
They'll be back in time for the party.
That's good. Um, did you have
a chance to say hello, Blake?
Do you know the Matthews?
Actually Shelley was
the one who recommended
Blake for the job.
Old family friends
of Blake's parents.
But, I didn't get
to talk to Shelley
because the boys
were getting fussy.
And what happened to your arm?
Nothing.
Well, that doesn't look
like nothing.
Did something happen?
What, let me see that.
No, it's, it's just a scratch.
I, um, I got it from one
of the boys.
Can you get the bandages from
the downstairs bathroom, pase?
- Yeah, let's take care of it.
- No, it's just a scratch.
It's not a medical emergency.
I know, but we don't want
that get infected...
It's fine!
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to yell.
It's been a really long day.
I'm gonna go put
the boys to bed.
Excuse me, I need to go
to the bathroom.
Did something happen while
you were out with Blake today?
Nicky spilled food, so I had
to buy an extra blouse.
Maybe she's feeling
guilty about that?
I'm sure getting scratched
by one of the twins
didn't improve her day.
The scratches didn't look
like they came from a baby
and the marks were
too widely spaced.
Well, kids with
injuries like that
a lotta times,
they-they do it to themselves.
Okay, it's just a scratch.
Jumping to self-harm
is a bit drastic.
Maybe not.
But Juliana did say
that Blake had been
treating her kinda strange.
Did you...
How much do you actually
know about this girl?
She had great letters
of recommendations.
- What do you mean strange?
- Well, just...
You know, kind of, jealous.
I mean, did you call
any of her recommendations?
Because behavior like that,
hurting yourself
it's, it's not normal.
Yes, I did, I called all three.
And everyone had only great
things to say about her.
I mean...
She's 20, right?
Basically a teenager,
and I'm pretty sure
teenagers behavior never falls
under the label of normal.
Up until today,
Blake's been an amazing nanny.
You okay, sweetie?
I'm not feeling good.
Can I get you something?
Why don't we
get you home, huh? Yeah?
Guys, we're gonna go.
Um, you'll have to excuse us.
Well, at least let me
walk you out.
Come on, man,
we know the way out.
Um, I'll give you a call.
Honey, feel better, please.
- Yeah, I'll talk to you.
- Yeah.
Okay, um, I will be
talking to Blake
after the boys go to asleep.
Yeah, I mean, I guess,
if it really was just a bad day
she'll appreciate that.
So, Nicky seems to be
crying less before bedtime
falling asleep faster.
Maybe he's finally outgrowing
the colic, huh?
Well, maybe.
I'm sorry about
yelling at dinner.
We have rough days, right?
Yeah.
Actually that's why I'm here.
Wanted to see if you
want to talk?
- Yeah.
- Okay. Let's do this.
So, you wanna tell me
what happened today?
It's no big deal, really.
My mom called
and I haven't heard
from her in weeks.
She got into this argument
with my dad
and she wanted me
to take her side.
I only hear from her when she
wants something from me.
I'm sorry. That's no way
for a mom to behave.
Well, I hate fighting with her
but she just doesn't get me.
Guilt and arguments with mom.
I used to have some knock-down
drag-outs with mine.
It's funny, I would give
anything to get those back.
I'm sorry.
She died when I was 18.
So, appreciate
what you have with yours
while she's still around.
Was it sudden?
Sudden enough.
Pancreatic cancer.
Two months between diagnosis
and the end.
That must have been rough.
Yeah. It was.
And I was pregnant at the time.
I cannot believe
I just told you that.
Tanner's the only other person
who knows.
Well, I'm glad you feel like
I'm someone you can trust.
So, um, what happened
to the baby?
Um, well...
My mom was supposed
to help me raise her.
And after she was gone, I just,
like, I couldn't make a living
and I had to do it without her.
So, I found
a really great family
that wanted to adopt her.
So, you just gave her up?
You make it sound
like it was easy.
You just abandoned her,
without caring
what would happen to her after.
No, no, it wasn't like that.
No, I gave her up,
because I cared.
But if you cared so much
why didn't you try
to talk to her again?
It was a closed adoption.
It was up to the family when
or if they chose
to tell her about me.
I wouldn't have
just given her away.
Look, Blake,
raising her on my own...
I couldn't give her
the life that she deserved.
And what happened to the father?
Roger was a jerk.
He was out of the door
before I finished
saying the words
"Pregnancy test."
I was on my own.
But you didn't even keep
in contact with the people
that you handed
your own child over to.
That's how they wanted it.
But there's the internet.
It exists for a reason.
She was in a great home.
Okay?
So, I respected the family's
wishes to keep my distance.
It was the hardest thing
I ever had to do.
You don't even know your own
daughter's name, do you?
I wouldn't have
just given her away like that!
And if I were her, I would've
wanted you to come find me!
You know, like the slightest
thing seems to set her off.
Sounds like she has a lot
going on in her personal life.
- You know, she's pretty young.
- I know.
She just takes
everything personally.
You know, like,
it's happening to her.
And I'm sure it doesn't help
that her parents
were never really there for her.
- Did she tell you that?
- Yeah.
Their relationship
is non-existent.
She's in need of a mother figure
and I feel like
she's turning to me for that.
Well, she's got great taste.
You are one
of the best mothers I know.
Thanyou, baby.
That's sweet.
Well, I aim to please.
Crap! We need
to get back to home.
The photographer's gonna be
there in like, ten minutes.
And we need to change.
Here you go, buddy. Let's get
you guys in a nice position.
There you go, you guys together.
Here's your ball. Looks good.
You can lean on that
if you want.
Alright. You ready?
This will be quick
and painless, I promise.
Yeah. You better share.
You got it? There you go,
right about there.
Perfect, perfect.
Stella?
I'm sorry about last night.
Thank you for saying that.
Are you feelin' better today?
Well, I'm still
really embarrassed.
You know, that I had
a fight with my mom
and I took it out on you.
Come here.
It's okay.
No, it's not,
because you're so nice
to me and you trusted me.
Yeah, um, what I told you
I'd appreciate if you wouldn't
mention it to anyone else?
Yeah, I won't tell anyone,
I promise.
Again, I'm so, so sorry.
We're okay. Promise.
If anything, it made us closer.
Okay?
Honey, we better get
this photo taken
before Nicky starts walking.
I gotta go.
- Okay. Here we go, guys.
- Hello.
- Are you ready?
- My goodness.
Okay. Everybody has their toy?
- Nice. Here we go. Ready?
- Good job.
- Thank you.
- Okay.
I have to admit. My wife
was right about those outfits.
So, what do you think,
no baby spit up on this?
- You clean up well.
- Wow.
What do you think
I normally look like?
Well, I think you look like a
man who should trust his wife's
impeccable sense
of fashion more often.
- Wow. You look beautiful.
- Thank you.
You keep talking like that,
and you're headed
for the night of your life.
Ooh.
Alright. Goodnight.
Have a great night.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- This'll be fun.
Yes.
You know,
the last couple of days,
a little difficult
for us, right?
Yup. I talked with her.
I don't want you to worry.
- Alright, let's just have fun.
- Alright.
Look at them so happy.
You four are
the perfect little family.
Family you don't think
I'm good enough for.
Dinner was amazing.
And the company
wasn't so bad either.
You're just happy
to be out of the house.
This is our first real date
since before
the twins were born.
Wow! Has it really
been that long?
I mean, have I mentioned how
happy I am to have Blake around?
Yes. Many times. Me too.
Well, since dinner's over
I have a little surprise
for you.
What are you talking about?
You'll see.
If I had to grow up without her,
then so do you.
- What?
- Blake?
- God. Where are you?
- What does it matter?
Don't say that.
We've been looking everywhere for you.
Please come home.
That house is not my home.
Blake,
this will always be your home.
Honey, are you taking
your medication?
I hate you.
So, what's the surprise, honey?
I see you can't, can't
handle not being in control...
- Okay, tell me.
- Heh heh heh.
Alright, we are going
to the beach house.
Our first date.
You know what, that's Walt.
Let me, just get that.
- Hey, Walt.
- Hey, Walt.
Hey,
it's just the two of you guys, right?
- Yeah, yeah, what's up?
- Alright, listen.
I ran your nanny
through the system.
- Yeah?
- Why?
After Juliana told me about, you know
Blake's weird behavior,
and then seeing it for myself
I decided to do some digging.
W-what did you find?
I found absolutely nothing.
I mean, it's like
she doesn't even exist.
The only Blake Noland
that comes up
is a 40-year-old mechanic
in Minnesota.
- Are you sure?
- I'm sure.
Whoever's with your kids
is not who she claims to be.
We need to get home, now.
Yeah, let's go.
- What the hell.
- The boys.
Okay, stay right here.
Blake?
Stella, I am so sorry
about the frame.
What the hell is this?
No, no, I can, I can explain.
It's...
You're okay, buddy.
Y-you're watching us?
Well, I wouldn't have to,
if you just treated me
like a real family member.
Well, I don't even know
who you are.
Y-y-you need to leave, now.
No. This is my home now.
No, no, no.
This is my home.
And I'm telling you to get out.
Well, you would fall apart
without me.
You got 20 seconds
before I call the cops.
So, you would call the cops
on your own daughter?
My gosh, you need help.
Y-you're not my daughter.
No. I am.
My real name's Blake Miguel.
I'm your abandoned daughter.
You remember, in the interview
how you said you felt
like you knew me?
Why didn't you just tell me?
Because I shouldn't have to.
I just wanted you to have
everything
that I couldn't give you.
Yeah, well, I didn't have
the great life
that you think I did.
No, no, the Miguels
they, they seemed
like caring people.
No, they didn't love me
not like a real mother
would have.
I just wanted
what was best for you, Blake.
But what was best for me
was to be with my real mom.
I'm s-sorry.
Well, then, let me stay.
- I can't do that.
- Why not?
Because you aren't stable,
and I-I can't have you...
So, you're just gonna
abandon me again?
No, I'm gonna help you get
the treatment that you need.
But I don't need treatment.
I'm not crazy.
Listen to me, I will not
leave you, I won't leave you.
I should've known
you're never gonna accept me.
You're just a selfish bitch.
Stop! Blake, Blake!
Blake, listen! Stop it, Blake.
- Blake, calm down!
- I hate you!
Okay, okay, here's your buddy,
here's your bear.
Okay.
Baby.
Come on.
It's okay.
Blake was always a little odd.
Odd?
She has attachment
abandonment issues.
Any slight, any breakup
any sort of rejection
she couldn't handle it.
So, she was never happy?
Her father and I did
our very best. We really did.
We gave her everything.
We sent her to the best schools.
We got her a tutor.
We supported her passions.
We brought her to the therapist.
But none of it helped?
She was struggling so much.
So, a month ago, we told her
the truth about the adoption.
We hoped that we would help her
work through her emotions
in a positive manner
begin the healing process.
But it ended up
being a huge mistake.
You gave her
my contact information.
No, we-we didn't.
We were afraid
she might lash out.
She's not a bad person,
she just...
She has a history
of stalking people.
S-stalking?
I don't know
how many times we went
to the police station
to pick her up
because she wouldn't leave
some boyfriend alone.
She actually burned up
one of their cars.
It hurts me to say,
but Blake is dangerous.
Well, what do we do?
We need to find her and get her
back on her medication.
But until we do...
if you see her,
you need to contact the police.
Okay.
- I'm sorry.
- Thank you for your time.
Walt, it's as serious
as you thought.
We need help.
We can't risk it, there's
no telling what she'll do.
Look, I'm sure
Blake is long gone by now.
And what if she isn't?
I think she was really angry
with me for giving her up.
You're not going to
cancel this fundraiser.
You worked way
too hard for this.
I don't want to, but I'm not
gonna put our family
or the guests in danger.
Now, until Blake is in custody
we've gotta take
every precaution.
I'm not gonna let her
ruin this for you
or the chance to honor
your mother's memory.
Unless they find Blake
before tomorrow night
that's what we're doing.
Listen, I understand, alright?
I totally understand.
But, we're not canceling
this party, okay?
We'll just make sure
Walt is on top of it.
He's a detective.
Okay?
- Okay.
- Alright, let's get some sleep.
- I love you.
- And I love you, honey.
You sure you're
gonna need that Taser?
Well, maybe, maybe not.
But, we can never be too sure.
Now, well, look, if you see her,
just try not to hurt her.
I mean, I know she's unhinged,
but she's Stella's daughter
and she really wants
to get her some help.
I'll make sure
she doesn't get hurt.
Alright, thanks, man,
appreciate it.
Hey, man, you guys are family.
I'd do anything
to protect you guys.
I can't tell you how much
I appreciate you doing this.
Are you kidding?
I love every minute I get
to spend with my favorite boys.
They love you too. Trust me.
You just call me, okay,
if you hear anything
and we'll be here in
less than a minute.
I got it.
You just go throw
the world's best event.
Okay.
Okay.
I love you.
Say "Bye, mommy."
- Yay!
- I love you, bye. Love you all.
Bye, love you too.
Stella.
Stella, excuse me.
Final checklist, perfect.
Okay, just make sure
the lanterns are lit
and the heaters are on standby.
Did the extra piece of Dom
get delivered?
Perfect,
I don't want to see anyone
with an empty glass tonight.
Yeah, this looks great.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Ooh, it looks delicious.
Let's start the rotation
at seven.
It is so nice to see all of you.
Thank you so much
for your generous support.
Okay.
Meredith.
Are you having a wonderful time?
Everything seems... adequate.
"Adequate?"
The backyard
is stunning, Stella.
I love the lanterns
and the crab puffs
are to die for.
Who's the caterer?
I wish I could share
your enthusiasm, but, um...
It's a little bit chilly
for an event outside,
don't you think?
Well, luckily we have
heat lamps on standby.
I need a drink.
Well, looks like Meredith's
really warming up to you.
Huh. Thank you.
I think we're really gonna
pull this off, huh?
I think you're right.
Good job.
Couldn't have done it
without you.
Thanks.
- Cheers?
- Cheers?
Good evening, everyone.
I think it's customary
for the host
to say a few words,
don't you think?
Where are you, Stella?
Come on up here
and grace us with a speech.
Don't be nervous.
We're all friends.
Thank you, Meredith.
Thank you all for coming.
Your support
means the world to me.
Today is the 20th anniversary
of my mother's death.
I hope her speech isn't as bland
as the hors d'oeuvre's, huh?
She died when I
was just 18 years of age
and I miss her every day.
Not just because
she was my mother
but because she was
one of the best people
that I've ever known.
When I think of my mother
I don't think about
the hospital visits
or how she looked at the end.
Instead...
I think about
the night of my senior prom.
She helped me get all ready.
She did my hair, this...
giant '90s up do.
I waited for my boyfriend
to pick me up
but...
he never showed.
I wanted to give up
on that night
and just cry in my room.
But my mother wouldn't let me.
Instead, she got all dressed up.
She wanted to see a scary movie
and...
we yelled at the screen
and we stuffed our faces
with popcorn.
It was one of the best nights
of my life.
She was the most amazing...
person...
in my life.
And I never felt alone...
as long as I had my mother.
What was wrong?
And that's the thing
about pancreatic cancer.
There are no symptoms
until it's too late.
So, no other little girls
have to go through
their life alone.
Thank you so much
for your generous support.
And on that note...
let's eat.
Your mother would be so proud.
I think so too.
- Good job.
- Thank you, baby.
Hey, Walt?
Come grab dinner.
Walt?
Walt.
Walt, are you okay?
Blake, she's here.
She went that way.
Okay, alright,
I'm gonna get you some help.
Wait! Call 911, now!
Detective Tyler was
attacked at the back gate.
Send someone to help him
right away.
My babies.
Where are my babies?
Mommy's here, boys.
- Let 'em go, Blake.
- Hey, mom.
- Where are the boys?
- It's not about the boys.
It's about you and me.
Tell me where they are,
Blake, now.
Didn't you ever once
worry about me
if I was safe?
Blake, where are the boys?
Don't you ever care about me?
Blake!
Blake! Let go!
No.
Stop.
I warned you this.
- What's the hell's going on?
- Find the boys.
Go, find the boys!
Boys!
Boys!
Hey, guys.
Hey, how you doing? You good?
The cops are on their way, okay?
It's over.
I say when it's over.
Please, please, honey,
you need help.
I don't need help,
I need my mother.
I'm right here, okay?
I'm right here, and I love you.
You don't love me!
It doesn't have to be like this.
Blake, please.
You wouldn't shoot
your own daughter.
Don't, don't force me
to make that choice.
Don't. Stay back.
I'm your own flesh and blood.
Was that a gunshot?
Blake...
My God.
Baby, you okay?
I'm okay. Where are the boys?
They're fine.
They're with Georgia.
My God.
Hey.
My...
Julianna.
- Baby.
- Dad!
- Let's get you out of here.
- Sweetheart.
- Honey, are you okay?
- Come on.
- I was so scared.
- I know, baby. It's okay now.
Everything's okay now.
Thank God you're here.
My gosh, honey...
I had a feeling.
Excuse us, please.
Thank you.
I don't believe this.
A-actually I do believe this.
It's the total disaster
that I predicted.
I knew that we couldn't trust her.
Excuse me?
I wish I could.
You've embarrassed us all.
I mean, the mayor
was here tonight, for God sakes!
- Meredith, it wasn't her fault!
- Of course, it was her fault.
Only a classless idiot
would hire a psychotic nanny
that would try to murder us all.
- Meredith!
- You know what, it's okay.
I don't...
I don't care what you think.
You are a miserable person,
Meredith.
And the only thing
that you have in your life
to make feel yourself
feel better
is by trying to make
other people
feel worse about their life.
I'm done trying to impress you.
Impress me?
Just so we're clear, you failed.
Just so we're clear...
I don't care.
Now, get your Pilates ass
out of my yard.
You're not welcome here.
Fine.
Come on, ladies, let's go.
Fine.
Remind me
not get on your bad side
or wear yoga pants.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Let's get you out of here.
Get you inside.
Hey, finishing
your weekly letter to Blake?
Yeah, as soon
as I get some stamps
I'm gonna send it out.
Good.
Hey, you okay?
Did we do the right thing?
Of course, baby,
we did the right thing.
She's getting the help
she needs. Okay?
Trust me.
Did I ever tell you
I think you're kinda great?
Well, I think you're kinda great.
- Let's barbeque.
- Okay.
Hey! Good to see you.
- So glad you made it.
- Great to see you, of course.
- Hey.
- Wow, this looks great.
- What's up, buddy?
- I'm so hungry.