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The CEO’s Baby Mama Full Episode
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00:00:00Your sister needs heart surgery now.
00:00:12$300,000, we don't, I, I need more time.
00:00:19If she doesn't have something to happen now, she's not going to make it.
00:00:22Oh God, sis.
00:00:23What am I going to do?
00:00:24I have to find another way.
00:00:25Look, I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but there is a way to make that kind
00:00:34of money fast.
00:00:35Please, please, I'll do anything.
00:00:36It's a surrogacy program.
00:00:37You would be a surrogate.
00:00:38A surrogate?
00:00:40Alex?
00:00:41Don't you dare walk past me.
00:00:42I'm leaving for France, but we're dealing with this air situation first.
00:00:51Oh, not this again.
00:01:11How many times do I have to tell you, no marriage, no kids.
00:01:14The Moores need a family heir.
00:01:16Either you marry Jenny and give me a grandchild.
00:01:19I hate to break it to you, Mom, but I don't need to marry anyone to have a kid.
00:01:24You can't possibly mean...
00:01:34Hey, Kevin.
00:01:35Hey, Alex.
00:01:36What's going on?
00:01:37Find me a surrogate.
00:01:40I'm having a baby.
00:01:42I found the perfect surrogate for you.
00:01:49Picked her myself.
00:01:505'8", 23, perfect health.
00:01:51I don't care who she is.
00:01:52Brunette?
00:01:53Brown eyes?
00:01:54Dimples?
00:01:55Exactly your type.
00:01:56I have a picture of her.
00:01:57It doesn't matter.
00:01:58Just go with her.
00:01:59You're not going to meet your surrogate?
00:02:00I can't risk it.
00:02:01Got it.
00:02:02I'll have her sign everything ASAP.
00:02:03Just so we are clear.
00:02:04You won't be able to meet the father.
00:02:05When do I get the money?
00:02:06As soon as we know the procedure worked.
00:02:07Fine.
00:02:08Hey, Alex.
00:02:09Hey.
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00:02:40Since you're here already, we could do this today if you want.
00:02:59Where'd you go?
00:03:00You're up.
00:03:01Good.
00:03:02I've got good news.
00:03:04I'm going to have the money for your surgery soon.
00:03:07What?
00:03:08How?
00:03:10We can't afford it.
00:03:11What about Dad's debt?
00:03:12Don't worry about that, OK?
00:03:13You just focus on getting better.
00:03:16Let me handle the money part.
00:03:17Tell me where it's coming from, or I won't have the surgery.
00:03:21I became a surrogate.
00:03:24No.
00:03:25This is all my fault.
00:03:32Look at what I made you do.
00:03:33No, look.
00:03:34This is all that matters, OK?
00:03:35Taking care of you.
00:03:36That's what family does.
00:03:37And things will get better.
00:03:38I promise.
00:03:39Hi.
00:03:40I'm calling about the CEO's assistant position at New Wave Design.
00:03:41Can you start in two months?
00:03:42Yes.
00:03:43Yes, I'll be there.
00:03:58Sis?
00:03:59I got a job.
00:04:00A good one.
00:04:01Hi.
00:04:02I'm the CEO's new assistant.
00:04:03The CEO already has an assistant.
00:04:04Me.
00:04:05You stole my job?
00:04:06Yeah.
00:04:07And?
00:04:08And?
00:04:09And?
00:04:10And?
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00:04:38Oh, and.
00:04:39Yeah.
00:04:40And what are you going to do about it?
00:04:41I mean seriously, this is a fashion label.
00:04:42You really think you should be working for our CEO dressed like that?
00:04:43My skills matter more than my looks.
00:04:46Okay?
00:04:47I earned this job.
00:04:49Skills?
00:04:50Our janitor dresses better than you.
00:04:53There.
00:04:54Now your cheap outfit has some style.
00:05:00You're welcome.
00:05:03Ahh!
00:05:06Right back at you.
00:05:08Your hair looks better now too.
00:05:10You're dead.
00:05:14Stop.
00:05:19Mr. Moore, I...
00:05:22Feeling okay?
00:05:30Yes, thank you.
00:05:37This lunatic attacked me in front of everyone.
00:05:40She poured coffee all over me.
00:05:42Is that right?
00:05:44What started it?
00:05:45She said I stole her job.
00:05:47Did you?
00:05:48No, of course not.
00:05:50Mr. Moore, we need to get security.
00:05:52She's clearly unstable.
00:05:55You're right.
00:05:56Someone needs to go.
00:05:58Hear that?
00:06:00Get lost.
00:06:03Actually, I meant you.
00:06:08No.
00:06:10So are you walking out on your own
00:06:12or do I need Nate here to escort you
00:06:14and the HR manager out?
00:06:16No, there's clearly been a mistake here.
00:06:18Thank you, Nate.
00:06:20Here.
00:06:22Thank you, Mr. Moore.
00:06:25And you are?
00:06:28A fan of Vanessa Scott.
00:06:32Scott.
00:06:34Why does that name sound so familiar?
00:06:41It's a common name.
00:06:44Vanessa Scott.
00:06:47Vanessa Scott.
00:06:50It's a common name.
00:06:53Pretty common face too.
00:06:54It's probably why I seem familiar.
00:06:56Everyone's unique, Ms. Scott.
00:06:59Don't sell yourself short.
00:07:02No one's ever, um...
00:07:07Come to my office.
00:07:09One last interview.
00:07:11If I like what I hear, the job's yours.
00:07:15Come on.
00:07:20Relax.
00:07:22Okay.
00:07:24We're launching a new kids line.
00:07:27I need your design to impress me.
00:07:31Can I ask you something?
00:07:33Why kids' clothes?
00:07:35New Wave's fashion has always been high-end.
00:07:38I'm gonna be a father, it's a gift to my child.
00:07:42I'm gonna be a father.
00:07:44I'm gonna be a father.
00:07:46I'm gonna be a father.
00:07:48I'm gonna be a father.
00:07:51He's married?
00:08:09I used primary colors so that I wanted to keep it
00:08:12bright and clean and simple.
00:08:15Basic geometric shapes that would work for kids.
00:08:19You erased the best part.
00:08:21Why?
00:08:23It was a bit too close to that movie poster.
00:08:26You know, the one with the controversy about the kids?
00:08:29I didn't think you'd want to risk that
00:08:30being anywhere near this line.
00:08:33You would rather protect children
00:08:35than keep your best work.
00:08:40That's exactly what I need.
00:08:43Hey, Nate!
00:08:44What does this mean?
00:08:49Nate!
00:08:51Yeah, boss?
00:08:53Get the paperwork ready.
00:08:55Miss Scott's my new assistant, junior designer.
00:09:01Thank you, Mr. Moore, I will not let you down.
00:09:05Go with him.
00:09:07Weird, he's never that nice to anyone.
00:09:10Follow me.
00:09:19Hey.
00:09:24Hey, surrogate mother's first checkup today.
00:09:27Need your signatures on some stuff.
00:09:29I told you, I'm not medium age.
00:09:30Relax, you'll be next door.
00:09:33She won't even know you're there,
00:09:34but you can see everything about the baby's development
00:09:37on the monitor.
00:09:39Fine, on my way.
00:09:42Hey, Doc.
00:09:44Where is she?
00:09:46Over there.
00:09:49Who's the guy?
00:09:55Thank you for coming.
00:09:58Hey, come on, I've known you since we were five.
00:10:00Where else would I be?
00:10:02Hey, look, this whole surrogacy thing,
00:10:05it's for Sophia, isn't it?
00:10:08Whatever it takes to get her better.
00:10:11You are a great sister, seriously.
00:10:19You didn't tell me she has a boyfriend.
00:10:22What?
00:10:23No, that's impossible.
00:10:24Our screening was clear.
00:10:26She's single, never been with anyone.
00:10:29A virgin?
00:10:30Okay, then who's out there with her?
00:10:32This baby's my heir, I need to know it's mine.
00:10:36What are you thinking?
00:10:40I'm asking her myself.
00:10:43I'm asking her myself.
00:10:56It's the client.
00:10:59Hello?
00:11:02Who's the man with you?
00:11:07What?
00:11:08Who is this?
00:11:09The kid's father.
00:11:10Wait, you're?
00:11:13How did you know I wasn't alone?
00:11:18Boss, it's Mr. Anderson, emergency meeting.
00:11:23Yeah, get Vanessa there.
00:11:28The baby's dad is weird.
00:11:30And this is?
00:11:33I'm not really sure how that's relevant to our arrangement.
00:11:36Sorry.
00:11:37Hello?
00:11:38Boss needs you.
00:11:39Client meeting, now.
00:11:40Now, but I'm at?
00:11:42Sending you the address.
00:11:45I'm so sorry, I'm gonna have to reschedule this.
00:11:48An emergency came up.
00:11:49Okay, go ahead.
00:11:51Van, I.
00:11:52I'm so sorry.
00:12:00I'm so so sorry.
00:12:03I'm sorry.
00:12:04If not for Boss, I wouldn't be here.
00:12:07I didn't mean to.
00:12:09I'm so sorry.
00:12:11We could have been in there for a while.
00:12:13I'm sorry.
00:12:16What does she mean?
00:12:18It's the client.
00:12:20I'm sorry.
00:12:21I'm so sorry I'm late.
00:12:24Mr. Anderson, my new assistant and designer, Ms. Scott,
00:12:28she'll be handling our children line negotiations.
00:12:31Me?
00:12:32I believe you can handle it.
00:12:36Uh, Mr. Anderson.
00:12:38Women can't design.
00:12:41Your work is trash.
00:12:42How about we talk business?
00:12:44Just us men.
00:12:47Disliking my work is no excuse for disrespect.
00:12:50How about you come back when you're more qualified?
00:13:07Hello.
00:13:08You are much prettier than your work.
00:13:11How about you come home with me tonight?
00:13:18Apologize to her now.
00:13:26You're defending this little bitch?
00:13:28Her name is Vanessa.
00:13:30I'm your biggest client.
00:13:32I can replace you tomorrow.
00:13:34For talent like Vanessa, that's right.
00:13:37You're gonna regret this.
00:13:47Thank you for saving me again.
00:14:00Boss, Anderson just...
00:14:03You want me to handle it?
00:14:06You know what to do.
00:14:08Office.
00:14:10Yeah, boss.
00:14:18Breaking news.
00:14:20Mobile Allen Anderson's fashion label
00:14:22has come under massive financial attack.
00:14:33You scared of me?
00:14:36All right.
00:14:38We're here.
00:14:42I should head inside.
00:14:53Should we go to the hospital, boss, for the results?
00:14:56Tomorrow.
00:14:59Kevin, talk to my lawyer.
00:15:01I need a paternity test agreement.
00:15:03Your surrogate might not...
00:15:05Kevin, you know how much is riding on this child.
00:15:07If she has a boyfriend, people might start questioning
00:15:09my heir's bloodline.
00:15:11I'll try to, but if...
00:15:13No trying.
00:15:15She's not your child.
00:15:17She's not my child.
00:15:19She's not my child.
00:15:21She's not my child.
00:15:23She's not my child.
00:15:25She's not my child.
00:15:27No trying.
00:15:29She signs or the deal's off.
00:15:39Get it together.
00:15:41He's married.
00:15:51Miss Scott, we need you to come back tomorrow.
00:15:54Right, the check-up.
00:15:57What agreement?
00:16:11I'm sorry again about yesterday's scheduling.
00:16:16Let's take a look.
00:16:27You see that right there?
00:16:29A little bud.
00:16:31Bud?
00:16:33Yeah, yeah.
00:16:35Right here.
00:16:37That's my baby?
00:16:39Remember, it's not yours.
00:16:44Maybe not.
00:16:46But it's still precious.
00:16:50You guys wait right here.
00:16:52I'll be right back with that supplemental agreement.
00:16:56Whoa, whoa, hey.
00:16:58Are you okay, Ben?
00:17:00Yeah, just a little dizzy.
00:17:04Hey, Ben. Ben.
00:17:09Alex, your surrogate just passed out.
00:17:11You need to get to the hospital ASAP.
00:17:16Your surrogate just passed out.
00:17:18You need to get to the hospital ASAP.
00:17:20Whatever, just give me a post-op.
00:17:22Whatever, just give me a post-op.
00:17:24Oh, and hey, get her to sign those papers when she comes to.
00:17:27Seriously, she's carrying your kid.
00:17:30Still no.
00:17:42Hello?
00:17:47Boss, where are you going?
00:17:53Thought you weren't coming.
00:17:55I just was in the area.
00:17:57Right, right.
00:17:59Come on, let's go check on your surrogate before they take her for tests.
00:18:02No, no, you go ahead. I'm gonna sit here.
00:18:13Hey, hold up.
00:18:15Why does she look so familiar?
00:18:17She looked like Vanessa.
00:18:22She looked like Vanessa.
00:18:42Oh, thank God.
00:18:44Thank God, hey.
00:18:46You had us worried sick.
00:18:48What happened?
00:18:50You collapsed.
00:18:52Hey, Van, your body is telling you to slow down,
00:18:55because overtime and pregnancy don't mix.
00:18:59But the baby...
00:19:01The baby is okay.
00:19:03But look, this job,
00:19:05it's running you into the ground.
00:19:07You've got to take care of yourself.
00:19:09My boss doesn't know
00:19:11about the baby.
00:19:14Well, he needs to know.
00:19:17The doctor said that either you slow down
00:19:21or the baby could be at risk.
00:19:31Hey, how's it looking?
00:19:33They're both gonna be fine. It's just exhaustion.
00:19:35Can we still do the paternity test?
00:19:37Yeah, as long as she's past eight weeks.
00:19:39It's just a blood draw.
00:19:41Here's the updated paperwork.
00:19:46Oh, wait.
00:19:48The surrogate's name is Vanessa Scott.
00:19:52That's my new assistant's name.
00:19:54Probably just a coincidence.
00:19:56Pretty common, eh?
00:19:57Maybe.
00:19:58I gotta go check it out for myself.
00:20:00Which room?
00:20:01Right down there.
00:20:02But, hey, take it easy if her boyfriend's there.
00:20:05She needs rest, not drama.
00:20:17Uh, I'm sorry.
00:20:19Can I help you?
00:20:21Hey, this is a private room, buddy.
00:20:24Uh, where's Ms. Scott?
00:20:26Who's asking?
00:20:27Ms. Scott. Where is she?
00:20:29Look, that's none of your business.
00:20:31Just checking on her, that's all.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:34Look, you don't know her,
00:20:36and you being here is messing with her recovery.
00:20:38Oh, and...
00:20:40I don't know her.
00:20:42Look, you don't know her,
00:20:43and you being here is messing with her recovery.
00:20:45Oh, and you being here isn't?
00:20:48I have every right to be here.
00:20:51I see.
00:20:52Getting some quality time with your girlfriend?
00:20:56Get out.
00:20:58Get out!
00:21:05Hey, uh, did you find the bathroom okay?
00:21:08Yeah, yeah. Who was that leaving?
00:21:09I don't know.
00:21:10It was some weirdo in a fancy coat.
00:21:13He came in here acting all weird,
00:21:14asking if you were my girlfriend.
00:21:16Looks like Mr. Moore from behind.
00:21:18I'm sorry, who?
00:21:20Uh, my boss.
00:21:28Is that you, Mr. Moore?
00:21:33Uh, my boss.
00:21:36Yeah, yeah, look, that's him.
00:21:39Total weirdo.
00:21:41Yo, Van.
00:21:43Come on, you need to rest.
00:21:45No, I'm good. You should go.
00:21:47Okay.
00:21:52Mr. Moore, if that's really you,
00:21:54does this mean you know I'm a surrogate?
00:21:57Kevin, did she sign the agreement?
00:21:59I don't think she's awake yet.
00:22:01Uh, alright, let's just do it when she's better.
00:22:04Why? It was just low blood sugar.
00:22:06She'll be fine.
00:22:20Miss Scott. Good, you're up.
00:22:22Listen, I need to talk to you.
00:22:24Are you still at the hospital?
00:22:26What's going on?
00:22:28What the hell is my assistant doing here?
00:22:36And why is she going into my surrogate mother's room?
00:22:49Alex, I heard about the situation with your surrogate.
00:22:52You are literally across the world.
00:22:54How are you up in my business?
00:22:56You're my son. I make it my business to know.
00:22:59Listen to me. This woman is clearly unreliable.
00:23:03You should marry Jenny and be done with it.
00:23:11Miss Scott, got some paperwork here.
00:23:13Client's requesting a paternity test.
00:23:16A what? Why?
00:23:19He has concerns.
00:23:22Concerns?
00:23:26I've passed every test. This is just...
00:23:29Look, your kid's gonna be the family heir.
00:23:32Client wants to be 100% sure about bloodlines.
00:23:35I need time to think.
00:23:51Every damn time I have to air this, air that.
00:23:54Hell, I don't even know if it's mine.
00:23:57Hey.
00:24:00Did she take off?
00:24:02Yeah, she didn't sign.
00:24:04She said she needs to think about it.
00:24:06Fine.
00:24:08She can explain it to the judge.
00:24:11Oh.
00:24:13You know...
00:24:15This is perfect.
00:24:17I got...
00:24:19a mother obsessed with legacy...
00:24:23and a father who couldn't even stick around.
00:24:28I got...
00:24:30a mother obsessed with legacy...
00:24:35and a father who couldn't even stick around.
00:24:39You know?
00:24:41Boss, what'd you say?
00:24:43Why is nothing going right?
00:24:46I mean, even this.
00:24:49Having a child?
00:24:52Can't happen.
00:24:54Ever again.
00:24:56I don't know.
00:25:03Okay, you can be on your phone a different day.
00:25:06You can be on your phone a different day.
00:25:08Van, hey.
00:25:09I'm at the bar right now and the boss is completely wasted.
00:25:13Can you come?
00:25:14I would, but I've got a client meeting in like 20 minutes.
00:25:17Okay.
00:25:18I'll be there soon.
00:25:21You don't need to lie to people, you know?
00:25:28Just stay here.
00:25:29Van's coming.
00:25:30She's gonna take you home, okay?
00:25:31You got a strong grip.
00:25:33Just stay here.
00:25:34Yeah, yeah, she's cool.
00:25:38Oh, God.
00:25:44Mr. Moore?
00:25:47Van.
00:25:48Mr. Moore, are you alright?
00:25:50Van.
00:25:54Alex.
00:25:55Alex, call me Alex.
00:25:57Alex, alright.
00:25:59Why don't we get you home?
00:26:01Oh, Van.
00:26:04I'm sorry.
00:26:14I think I'm starting to like you.
00:26:18What did you say?
00:26:23I...
00:26:25I think I'm starting to like you.
00:26:28What did you say?
00:26:30You know...
00:26:35I...
00:26:49No.
00:26:51Why don't we...
00:26:52Let's get you home.
00:26:54Should we go home?
00:26:55Yeah.
00:26:56Okay.
00:26:57Whatever you say, boss.
00:26:59Alright.
00:27:01Alright.
00:27:02He's in there.
00:27:03Thank you, Van.
00:27:04Of course.
00:27:05No, no, don't go.
00:27:06No.
00:27:08You have to promise me something, okay?
00:27:12You gotta stop drinking like this.
00:27:14If you wanna talk, just tell me instead.
00:27:18Okay.
00:27:19I paid some woman to have my baby.
00:27:22Oh, no.
00:27:23But she's probably carrying her boyfriends instead.
00:27:26And there's no way I can tell you any of that.
00:27:30This isn't good for you.
00:28:01Van, thank God.
00:28:02You gotta get back here now.
00:28:03Your place...
00:28:04What happened?
00:28:05Your place is completely a mess.
00:28:07Just hurry, okay?
00:28:09We're gonna have to make a stop at my place first, okay?
00:28:12I'm coming with you.
00:28:14Yeah.
00:28:25Wait here.
00:28:27Wait here.
00:28:32Why am I so obsessed with keeping her safe all the time?
00:28:43Van?
00:28:47Van!
00:28:48Van.
00:28:49Van.
00:28:50Van.
00:28:51Van.
00:28:52Van!
00:28:53Van.
00:28:54Hey.
00:28:55Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:29:00Hey, you're all right, I got you.
00:29:07You're all good.
00:29:10What happened?
00:29:12He's dead, Colector.
00:29:15He left all these bills, and I couldn't pay them all at once, so they just, they took everything.
00:29:25What about your mom?
00:29:28She died when I was six.
00:29:30I'm sorry, Dan.
00:29:33You seem so delicate, and I had no clue this was, who are these guys?
00:29:40Look, I'm sorry, I appreciate your help, but I've got this handled.
00:29:49Okay, but what if they come back?
00:29:52I'll figure something out.
00:29:55I just need to find a place for my sister and I to stay when she comes home from the hospital.
00:30:04Stay with me.
00:30:06What?
00:30:07My place is like a fortress. Alright, you'll be completely safe there.
00:30:12But won't his wife mind?
00:30:17Listen, my place is massive. There's enough room for you and your sister both.
00:30:23Alright, that's it. You're moving in tonight.
00:30:38Welcome.
00:30:43Yeah, just make yourself at home.
00:30:46Can I put my luggage down here?
00:30:50You don't need to be so polite.
00:30:54Alright, your room's down the hall, and mine's up.
00:30:58I mean, I'll be close by if you need anything.
00:31:03Thank you, Alex.
00:31:10Uh, yeah, get some rest.
00:31:15I gotta shower. Sober up.
00:31:34Whew.
00:31:45That's weird. Not one picture with his wife?
00:31:56Hey, Van, mind grabbing me my other shirt? It's in my wardrobe.
00:32:00Sure.
00:32:04His wife must be out.
00:32:13Where's all his wife stuff?
00:32:23Why is it like no woman has ever lived here?
00:32:30Alex? I have your shirt.
00:32:40Here.
00:32:44Can you, uh, help me with my back? I have a sore muscle.
00:32:48It's a little bit in pain.
00:32:51Sure.
00:33:01Is, uh, is that enough?
00:33:05Uh, a little lower.
00:33:20There.
00:33:46I mean, you've already seen my abs, so it's a little more...
00:33:51Seriously, Alex?
00:34:01Is his wife back?
00:34:14It's his wife. I hope she doesn't get the wrong idea.
00:34:19Sorry, I can never remember the coat.
00:34:24Oh, hi.
00:34:27Hi, I'm Alex's new assistant, Vanessa. Van.
00:34:31Charlotte, nice to meet you.
00:34:34Keeping up the tradition of hiring pretty faces? I see.
00:34:38Is she warning me?
00:34:40Hey, we're starving. Can you make some dinner right away?
00:34:45You just tell her to cook like that?
00:34:48I mean, that's what she's here for.
00:34:50Hey, can you, uh, make some fruit for Van, too? She hasn't eaten all day.
00:34:55No, no, I'm fine, really. I'm okay.
00:34:57Charlotte, peel the apples.
00:34:59Of course.
00:35:00You shouldn't speak to her like that. She's pregnant.
00:35:03Pregnant?
00:35:05You shouldn't speak to her like that. She's pregnant.
00:35:08Pregnant? What are you talking about?
00:35:11Honey, I promise, that's not what's happening here.
00:35:16Something's off with them. It's like every comment means something else.
00:35:24Okay, dinner's ready.
00:35:39Alright, dig in.
00:35:47Oh, hey, Van, you okay?
00:35:53It's fine. I think I'm just not very used to the smell of rosemary.
00:36:03Please come join us.
00:36:05No, no, no. She'll eat after we finish.
00:36:08Okay, I can't stand this anymore. She's your wife, not your servant.
00:36:15My what?
00:36:17Charlotte's my housekeeper.
00:36:21Oh, your housekeeper.
00:36:29Charlotte's my housekeeper.
00:36:32Oh, your housekeeper.
00:36:37I'm sorry. I think it's just been a long day, and I think I just need some rest.
00:36:43Oh, hey, if something's wrong, you can talk to me.
00:36:53Between the break-in and move-in here, I guess it's all easier at once.
00:37:00Uh, Charlotte, can you go check on her?
00:37:04Yeah.
00:37:11Man, these pregnancy hormones are no joke.
00:37:15I'm reading into every little thing.
00:37:21Van, it's just me.
00:37:24Alex had a knee surgery last year, and this was the only thing that helped him to get comfortable.
00:37:31It might help with your current situation.
00:37:35What?
00:37:38Oh, I don't need a...
00:37:41You almost threw up at the dinner twice.
00:37:44Are you pregnant, right?
00:37:48Does Alex know? He's going to be so happy!
00:37:56What's all this for?
00:38:03What's all this for?
00:38:05Dad is pregnant! So, when are you two making it official?
00:38:12Is it true?
00:38:14He's so excited.
00:38:17Yes.
00:38:18Okay, when were you planning on telling me?
00:38:24You've even made me think I was falling for you.
00:38:28I wasn't trying to keep it from you.
00:38:31If I hadn't even walked by, were you even going to tell me?
00:38:36So, tell me. Who's the father?
00:38:41Should I tell him I'm a surrogate?
00:38:56Boss is in a terrible mood today. Just be careful.
00:38:59You, wait outside.
00:39:06Okay.
00:39:21Anything else, Miss Scott?
00:39:23I already told you, I wasn't trying to hide the pregnancy from you.
00:39:28I've heard your excuse.
00:39:32Why don't we talk about who the father is instead?
00:39:36You're under my roof. I should know who might come looking for you.
00:39:41I can't tell him I'm a surrogate.
00:39:44My ex, he...
00:39:49He disappeared when he found out I was pregnant.
00:39:58What's his name? I'll take care of it.
00:40:03Hey, a guy like that doesn't deserve you.
00:40:08You've had a good heart, Ben.
00:40:12I'm glad you think so.
00:40:15Boss.
00:40:18Uh, what is it?
00:40:21The Baby Clothings Expo. You're 20 minutes late.
00:40:24Right. Okay, bring the car up.
00:40:27You promised to bring a female executive.
00:40:30You're with me.
00:40:45Excuse me.
00:40:49Excuse me.
00:40:51Here for the new class?
00:40:53Class? We're supposed to be at a children's clothing expo?
00:40:56No, that, you must be at the wrong place.
00:40:59This is for a new parents class.
00:41:03Nate?
00:41:15Nate, why am I at a new parents class instead of a children's clothing expo?
00:41:26Nate got the wrong address.
00:41:30Guys, come on in. Plenty of seats left.
00:41:33We're not here for this.
00:41:35Everyone's nervous at first, but these are the skills that you need to know.
00:41:38For newlyweds, skills are good. Go, go, go.
00:41:41I promise you.
00:41:53We're here. Might as well learn something.
00:41:58This teacher's won awards and stuff.
00:42:01Hi. Exciting.
00:42:07Amazing. So in love?
00:42:09Very.
00:42:11Let's get started. So we're going to be doing the supportive position for birthing today.
00:42:16Moms, I want you to go in between dad's legs.
00:42:19Backs against his chest.
00:42:21Dads, I want you to hold your wife's hands.
00:42:24This connection is everything.
00:42:26I'm going to show you really quick.
00:42:28So you're here. I want you to turn around, turn around.
00:42:31Hold the hands and the mom's just going to kind of lift up a little bit.
00:42:36Just kind of lift it up for me.
00:42:39You can slide in.
00:42:41I don't know.
00:42:43I can't prove it.
00:42:49I guess she must have misunderstood what's going on between us.
00:42:54Looking kind of nervous.
00:42:57Not much physical contact with you guys.
00:43:00You sound like you're some kind of expert.
00:43:04What are you doing?
00:43:07I'm an expert now.
00:43:14How about you guys demonstrate for the class?
00:43:24See that, dads? That's how attentive you should be.
00:43:33I wish this moment could last forever.
00:43:36Look at those protective instincts. They're the perfect couple, guys.
00:43:43I'm so proud of you.
00:43:46I'm so proud of you.
00:43:49I'm so proud of you.
00:44:07That's all for today. Thank you guys so much for coming.
00:44:10Thank you so much.
00:44:16Be careful. Watch your bellies.
00:44:23I guess we should leave.
00:44:26Might as well keep up with appearances.
00:44:39If they did, that was certainly something.
00:44:42Are you cold?
00:44:44No, no. I'm fine.
00:44:46You don't have to.
00:44:48It's all good.
00:44:52Well, there you go.
00:44:54Thank you, Mr. Moore.
00:44:56You know, I wish you'd just call me Alex.
00:45:00People at the offices might get the wrong idea.
00:45:02And what about the people at home?
00:45:04Even me.
00:45:07Mr. Moore at the office.
00:45:09And Alex at home.
00:45:12Perfect.
00:45:18One second.
00:45:21We still haven't heard back from your surrogate about the paternity test.
00:45:24Maybe you should talk to her directly.
00:45:27Alright. Send me your info.
00:45:40Uh, your phone.
00:45:43Hello?
00:45:47Hello?
00:45:50Hey, since we haven't heard back about the paternity test,
00:45:53the client wants to handle this directly now.
00:45:55I'm sending you his number.
00:46:00Why does this number look so familiar?
00:46:04Is something wrong?
00:46:08Is it the debt collectors again?
00:46:10No, it's just work stuff.
00:46:17Oh God, it's the surrogate client.
00:46:20I can't answer this here.
00:46:23He'll find out what I am.
00:46:27Are you done with your call?
00:46:30Should we head back?
00:46:32You know, that rang for a while.
00:46:34Why didn't you pick up?
00:46:40Oh, it was just a phone call.
00:46:44Oh, it was just a client.
00:46:47Then why did you hang up?
00:46:50That's not how we treat clients.
00:46:53Well, I...
00:46:54Dan, if it's the debt collectors or anything else,
00:46:58you know you can come to me, right?
00:47:01I know.
00:47:03I know, and I really appreciate it.
00:47:07Should we get back to the office?
00:47:10Uh, hold on.
00:47:11I gotta take care of something really quick.
00:47:13Sure.
00:47:14Hey, Ms. Scott, I'm the father of your baby.
00:47:16Let's meet today at Sitmo Cafe.
00:47:182 p.m.
00:47:19Come along, please.
00:47:26Actually, there's something I have to handle at a cafe.
00:47:31Which one?
00:47:33Uh, Sitmo?
00:47:35Sitmo.
00:47:36What are the odds?
00:47:37What are the odds?
00:47:38That's exactly where I'm headed.
00:47:45What are the odds?
00:47:46That's exactly where I'm headed.
00:47:49We should go together.
00:47:51Actually, um, there's just some materials I need to grab from the office first,
00:47:55but you go ahead.
00:47:57But I'll see you there.
00:48:00Okay.
00:48:08Alex!
00:48:11Hey.
00:48:13Doc, uh, why are you here?
00:48:16Because your surrogate wasn't comfortable meeting you one-on-one.
00:48:19She asked if I could be here.
00:48:21All right, uh, where is she?
00:48:24Come back from work.
00:48:27Where are you going?
00:48:33You here?
00:48:45I'm sorry.
00:48:47I'm sorry.
00:48:49I'm sorry.
00:48:51I'm sorry.
00:48:53I'm sorry.
00:48:56Who is this client you're meeting?
00:49:04Why are you so nervous?
00:49:07Where is this client?
00:49:15Boss, your mother's back from France.
00:49:17She wants you and Van at her cocktail party this afternoon.
00:49:20Fine.
00:49:22Got it.
00:49:24Is something wrong?
00:49:26Yeah, my mother's back.
00:49:28Oh, well, you need to go see her. I can stay here and wait for you.
00:49:30She wants to meet you.
00:49:39Hey, come with me.
00:49:41His mother?
00:49:43Has she heard about us living together?
00:49:45I won't force you if you don't want to go.
00:49:48No, no, no, I, um...
00:49:50I'll go.
00:49:52Whatever she's after, I'm not letting him face her alone.
00:49:56Hey, if anyone gives you trouble,
00:49:59they answer to me, all right?
00:50:02I know.
00:50:04Miss Scott!
00:50:10Miss Scott!
00:50:12Oh!
00:50:16Um, I'm gonna go wait outside and see if Nate's here.
00:50:23Uh...
00:50:25Yeah, you're gonna have to handle this surrogate meeting.
00:50:27After all, I have to go wrangle my mother.
00:50:30Wait, what do you mean? Wasn't that just...
00:50:32Her?
00:50:34Who?
00:50:39Her?
00:50:40Forget it.
00:50:42Just handle this meeting, all right?
00:50:44All right.
00:50:47Too many surrogates.
00:50:51Too many surgeries lately.
00:51:02Mother, this is Vanessa Scott, my assistant.
00:51:05Really nice to meet you.
00:51:08Not much to look at.
00:51:11Why don't you go check out the garden?
00:51:13Mother and I need to have a chat.
00:51:17Of course. I'll see you later.
00:51:24All right, Mom.
00:51:26Leave her alone, or the money train stops.
00:51:29Living with your assistant now? Really?
00:51:33And is this random employee going to be around my future grandchild?
00:51:39Because a child needs breeding, stability.
00:51:44Not some desperate girl clearly hiding something.
00:51:49That's rich coming from you.
00:51:51You know, you were never much of a mother,
00:51:53so you don't get to decide who's in my life,
00:51:56or who's around my child.
00:52:07Bring that girl here.
00:52:15I've been here for three hours, and still no sign of your surrogate.
00:52:19She's definitely dodging us.
00:52:21Keep trying to reach her.
00:52:23I am sending you my lawyer's number now.
00:52:27If it comes down to it, loop him in.
00:52:35Boss.
00:52:37I need to talk to you.
00:52:40Boss, Van's in trouble.
00:52:42Butler's taking her to the garden right now.
00:52:44As for your mother, she's got that looking around.
00:52:47Ah, damn it.
00:52:48All right, let's go.
00:52:54You wanted to see me?
00:52:58Leave, my son.
00:53:00Take the money and disappear.
00:53:05I think there's been a misunderstanding.
00:53:08I think there's been a mistake.
00:53:10Mr. Moore and I are just colleagues.
00:53:13Just colleagues?
00:53:15Please.
00:53:17You're living under his roof,
00:53:19and you show up as a hostess?
00:53:22It's not what you think. I need this job.
00:53:24Three million dollars.
00:53:26Take the money and walk away.
00:53:29Perhaps I should be more direct, Miss Scott.
00:53:33Or would you prefer to be called surrogate?
00:53:39How did you...
00:53:41I had someone look into it.
00:53:43You became a surrogate for someone else.
00:53:46Alex doesn't need some knocked-up schemer complicating his life.
00:53:59You don't know shit about me.
00:54:02I'm just trying to make it up to you.
00:54:05You don't know shit about me.
00:54:07I'm just trying to make it,
00:54:09and I only take money that I've earned.
00:54:12Leave on your own, or I'll make you disappear.
00:54:15One way or another, you're leaving Alex's life,
00:54:18you little bitch.
00:54:20Who exactly are you planning on making disappear?
00:54:24We're done here.
00:54:26You're choosing this gold digger over your own mother?
00:54:29Don't.
00:54:31Baby, you have no idea who she really is.
00:54:37I know exactly who she is.
00:54:40She's kind,
00:54:43talented,
00:54:45and real.
00:54:47You let this little con artist fool you.
00:54:50Fool? You would know all about that, wouldn't you?
00:54:53What are you talking about?
00:54:55Oh, you don't remember when I was eight years old?
00:54:57You went overseas to get me the best toys in the world.
00:55:00Yeah, truth is, you were running off with your boy toy, Frederick,
00:55:03and I haven't trusted you since.
00:55:20Thank you for defending me.
00:55:22My baggage.
00:55:25Please stay with me.
00:55:28No.
00:55:38Miss Scott, where were you? You didn't show.
00:55:41Um, something came up.
00:55:43Fine. The client's lawyer will be at the cafe in an hour.
00:55:47Don't be late again.
00:55:52Who was that?
00:55:54It was... the client.
00:55:57The way she's avoiding my eyes.
00:55:59That nervous energy.
00:56:01Yeah, something definitely up with her.
00:56:03So, uh, what's with all the secrecy?
00:56:11You know what? I'm gonna come with you to meet this client.
00:56:15No, no. It's... I've got it handled.
00:56:23I understand Kevin brought you up to speed.
00:56:25I'm here to walk you through the paternity agreement.
00:56:35I'm not signing something that insults my integrity like this.
00:56:38Listen, I get why you're upset.
00:56:40That's why we're offering extra money as part of the agreement.
00:56:46I am sick of people just throwing money at me.
00:56:49I'm sorry, but no paycheck can make treating me like dirt okay.
00:56:55Sir, your circuit is flat out refusing to sign the papers.
00:56:58You've gotta be kidding me.
00:57:00At this point, you might just have to do this one on your own.
00:57:03Whatever. Set it up at my office. Make it soon.
00:57:26Hey, Van? You here?
00:57:28Van?
00:57:30Hey, Van, are you alright?
00:57:32Should I call a doctor?
00:57:34No, I'm fine.
00:57:35Okay.
00:57:36Lawyer, do you need to...
00:57:38No.
00:57:41Let me, let me...
00:57:44Alright, being pregnant must be hard.
00:57:46Let me help carry some of the weight.
00:57:56Okay.
00:58:09Hey, Nate, what helps with pregnancy sickness?
00:58:11Pregnancy sickness? Boss, don't scare me like that.
00:58:15Just answer the question.
00:58:17I'll send you a recipe, but you've gotta tell me.
00:58:21I'm gonna make you some lemon tea.
00:58:24It should help with the nausea.
00:58:30Yeah, good girl. Just wait for me.
00:58:34You're so thoughtful.
00:58:38Your wife must be really lucky.
00:58:43How about being my wife and making me the happiest man?
00:58:51Don't you already have a wife?
00:58:53I, uh...
00:58:56Never mind.
00:59:03I got it.
00:59:04Just let me, okay?
00:59:13Alex, you're like...
00:59:15You're like...
00:59:18The best boss in the world.
00:59:21Boss wouldn't do that.
00:59:24And she heard Nate call me the ice king.
00:59:30After what happened earlier, maybe we should get you checked up.
00:59:41I can't reach her surrogate to set the meeting.
00:59:44She's good at disappearing.
00:59:47Uh, fine. I'll take care of it myself.
00:59:49Just know I'm cutting your fee in half.
00:59:51Nate is right.
00:59:53Go to the ice king.
01:00:15Ugh.
01:00:19Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey.
01:00:21Are you okay?
01:00:23Oh, my stomach hurts so much.
01:00:25I'm calling you a doctor.
01:00:27Let me help you up.
01:00:29Well, Mr. Moore, your wife and your baby are doing just fine.
01:00:33Oh, I'm not his wife.
01:00:36She's in pain. Can we do anything about that?
01:00:39Massage, what?
01:00:40Thoroughly apply it daily.
01:00:42And that should help with discomfort.
01:00:44Okay.
01:00:45I'm sorry.
01:00:46I'm sorry.
01:00:47I'm sorry.
01:00:48I'm sorry.
01:00:49I'm sorry.
01:00:50I'm sorry.
01:00:51I'm sorry.
01:00:52I'm sorry.
01:00:53I'm sorry.
01:00:54I'm sorry.
01:00:55I'm sorry.
01:00:56I'm sorry.
01:00:57That should help with discomfort.
01:01:01I can...
01:01:02I can manage.
01:01:04I bet his wife wouldn't love him giving me a massage.
01:01:07Another person thinking she's mine.
01:01:10No wonder she pulled away.
01:01:13Let me help.
01:01:14Alex, what are you...
01:01:18Just let me take care of you, okay?
01:01:28Just let me take care of you, okay?
01:01:38Does that hurt?
01:01:49His wife is so lucky.
01:01:55I feel better now.
01:01:58Yeah.
01:02:00The doctor said to be thorough.
01:02:03I don't want you hurting later.
01:02:06I know.
01:02:27I know.
01:02:49Boss, Jenny's back.
01:02:51She says she's not leaving until she sees you.
01:02:54That woman.
01:02:56Just stay here and rest.
01:02:58I gotta take care of some other office.
01:03:00I feel better.
01:03:01I'm coming with you.
01:03:08Alex!
01:03:09God, I missed you.
01:03:11Hey, hey.
01:03:12Miss Green.
01:03:14In the office, our CEO prefers to be called Mr. Moore.
01:03:18Oh, come on.
01:03:19We're too close for that, right?
01:03:21You're here for the fall catalog shoot, right?
01:03:23Mm-hmm.
01:03:24They're waiting for you down the hall in Studio C.
01:03:26Oh, Studio C.
01:03:28Just like old times.
01:03:31Well, you're coming to the shoot, right?
01:03:34Actually, Van is coordinating this one.
01:03:39Van, this is Jenny Green, our lead model.
01:03:42It's nice to meet you.
01:03:43Likewise.
01:03:44So, you're Alex's new secretary.
01:03:48I'm Mr. Moore's executive assistant.
01:03:52Call yourself whatever you want, honey.
01:03:55But don't get any ideas.
01:03:57Alex is mine.
01:04:14Is she Alex's wife?
01:04:17Hi, New Wave.
01:04:19Hi.
01:04:20Brought you a little welcome gift.
01:04:22You know, to welcome you to New Wave.
01:04:26What's wrong?
01:04:28Are you refusing my gift?
01:04:31You know, I put a lot of thought into this.
01:04:34I'm sorry.
01:04:36I'm sorry.
01:04:38I'm sorry.
01:04:40I'm sorry.
01:04:42I'm sorry.
01:04:45I'm sorry.
01:04:53Oh, Van, honey, you're so jumpy.
01:04:57Wait, are you pregnant?
01:04:58Hey, what's going on?
01:05:01I gave Van a welcome gift and she just threw it on the floor.
01:05:04Are you feeling sick?
01:05:06Wait, Alex already knows she's pregnant?
01:05:09And the way he's touching her stomach.
01:05:12God, is she carrying his baby?
01:05:20Take your things and get the fuck out of my company.
01:05:43Take your things and get the fuck out of my company.
01:05:47You're kicking me out over her?
01:05:49What about the football catalog?
01:05:51Oh, you wear clothes.
01:05:53Jenny, a mannequin can do your job.
01:05:58But Van, she's not just my assistant.
01:06:02She's irreplaceable.
01:06:06I'm your fiancé.
01:06:09Fiancé?
01:06:10Fiancé?
01:06:12Is she pregnant too?
01:06:14My mother chose you.
01:06:16That's all you'll ever be.
01:06:18Her choice.
01:06:19And I sent her meddling ass back to France, understand?
01:06:24I don't believe you.
01:06:25Okay, believe whatever you want.
01:06:27But call me your fiancé again.
01:06:29And I'll make sure every agency in this city knows exactly who you are.
01:06:34Are we clear?
01:06:36I'm going to make sure that you find out who your new secretary really is.
01:06:43Executive assistant.
01:06:56Detective, tell me you found something.
01:07:07No.
01:07:33Vanessa Scott, pregnant alright.
01:07:35Booth here's the kicker.
01:07:37Off the record, a nurse at her doc's office told Mesh,
01:07:41basically a professional baby oven.
01:07:43Getting paid to pop out someone else's kid.
01:07:48You are worth every penny.
01:07:51I'll send you the money right away.
01:08:00Oh, Van.
01:08:02Meet me at the cafe downstairs,
01:08:04or I'll tell everyone what kind of mother-to-be you really are.
01:08:12What are you trying to pull?
01:08:15Pack your shit and vanish, or this goes public.
01:08:24Is that it?
01:08:25Mr. Moore knows that I'm pregnant.
01:08:28Oh, but he doesn't know that you're a walking rent-a-womb.
01:08:32A walking what?
01:08:35No, I don't think you'll be so irreplaceable
01:08:38once Alex finds out that you're popping out a baby for money.
01:08:44Prove it.
01:08:46Oh, awkward.
01:08:49You can't can you?
01:08:52Fine.
01:08:54Why don't you come to my welcome back party tonight?
01:08:59And then we'll see how tough you really are.
01:09:04No can do, sorry.
01:09:06I've got a full schedule of literally anything else.
01:09:11How's your sister doing?
01:09:12Sophia, right?
01:09:14She's still recovering from her surgery?
01:09:18What are you planning?
01:09:19Looks like anything else just got canceled.
01:09:26Fine.
01:09:28I'll go.
01:09:32After tonight, you'll be nothing but a bad memory.
01:09:49Enjoying the party?
01:09:50I came.
01:09:51I saw.
01:09:52And I'm leaving.
01:09:53Oh, no, no, no.
01:09:54You need to have a drink first.
01:09:55I promise, it's just a regular.
01:09:56I'll be right back.
01:09:57Bye.
01:09:58Bye.
01:09:59Bye.
01:10:00Bye.
01:10:01Bye.
01:10:02Bye.
01:10:03Bye.
01:10:04Bye.
01:10:05Bye.
01:10:06Bye.
01:10:07Bye.
01:10:08Bye.
01:10:09Bye.
01:10:10Bye.
01:10:11Bye.
01:10:12Bye.
01:10:13Bye.
01:10:14Bye.
01:10:15Bye.
01:10:16Bye.
01:10:17Bye.
01:10:18I promise, it's just a regular baby-friendly orange juice.
01:10:25Darling, look what you did to your dress.
01:10:28Shit.
01:10:29I borrowed this dress.
01:10:30It's ruined.
01:10:31I can't afford to replace it.
01:10:33You know, sweetie, that is never coming out.
01:10:37You could just dye the rest of the dress orange, and then you'd look like a fancy barking cone.
01:10:44Don't touch me, you psycho.
01:10:49Yeah, I'm the mentally unwell one here, Miss Assault and Battery.
01:10:55Jenny, this is your last warning.
01:10:57Don't touch her.
01:11:19Don't hurt her.
01:11:21I'm here.
01:11:25Oh my God, you must be cold in that white dress.
01:11:28Nate, collection.
01:11:36I wanted to surprise you.
01:11:39Pick one.
01:11:40Those are Dior one-offs.
01:11:42That red one is seven figures.
01:11:44Who the hell is she to him?
01:11:49Oh, Alex, darling, you shouldn't have.
01:11:53I'll just...
01:11:54Jenny, know your place.
01:12:06Know your place.
01:12:09They're all so beautiful.
01:12:11I don't know which...
01:12:18I don't know which...
01:12:35Wow, like it was made for you.
01:12:41Uh, Jenny, who?
01:12:45I have this dance process.
01:12:48Oh.
01:12:58Enjoy your Cinderella moment.
01:13:01Midnight's coming.
01:13:03Well, and here I thought I had the only surprise tonight.
01:13:07Speaking of which, who's ready for a little adventure?
01:13:11We have something special planned.
01:13:13An escape room challenge.
01:13:15Time to separate the problem solvers from the party goers.
01:13:22Remember the arrangement?
01:13:24Tonight's the night she disappears.
01:13:37I hope we'll be on the same team.
01:13:39Yeah, me too.
01:13:46I'll see you soon.
01:13:48I have a feeling we'll be teammates.
01:13:55Just wait.
01:13:57You'll see.
01:14:07After tonight,
01:14:09we'll be partners.
01:14:15You're finished.
01:14:19Great. Everybody to your assigned rooms.
01:14:38I wonder who my partner will be.
01:14:46Hi.
01:14:59Hi.
01:15:04Looks like we're stuck together.
01:15:07Guess so. Trying to find our way out of here?
01:15:10Yeah, I think there's a clue hidden in this riddle.
01:15:16Do you think that means there's a key somewhere in the bookshelf?
01:15:20She's in there.
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