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a fancy new cell phone

and then lie about it.

And what is this?

Condoms?

I...

We never use condoms!

You went through my bag?

Since when do you care

if I see what's in your bag?

Jason, I told you that

I went to the doctor.

I wasn't feeling well,

and so we...

I got off the pill.

Okay, look...

You know I would do

anything for you, right?

Okay?

I love you

more than life itself.

You can talk to me.

Yeah, well...

You could do me right here.

What?

Do me right here.

Come on. The kids are asleep.

You don't get it, do you?

Okay.

I want my wife back.

I'm right here.

What's going on?

Okay...

Uh, word is

Preston Ellis

is going over to ARC.

Well, get him

on the phone. I'll try and...

There's more.

Both Kanisha Wylie and

Rob Diaz are going with him.

Oh, damn it.

And I think that's a letter from

Alfred Conteh's lawyer on your desk.

He's suddenly decided he

doesn't need representation.

Oh, well, forget him.

He's an idiot.

Is he?

What? What's your problem?

My problem?

Oh, well, let's see.

I have no life, because

I work my ass off 24/7,

to keep a company

going for a boss

who hasn't given a sh*t about

the business for months now.

And now I'm trying to figure out

how I'm gonna make my rent.

Because my boss,

who is also supposed

to be my best friend,

can't even see that we might

not make payroll next week.

How's that for a problem?

I'm tapped out. We're done.

Mmm-mmm, no.

You don't get to give up now.

You know, I came to work here

because I believed in you.

You were a visionary.

The girl who could...

Who could spot talent

in a kid painting

on the side of a building.

If anyone can fix this, you can.

But you need to act.

Do what you do best.

Bring in that big artist.

Have that great idea.

You know, this is it, Zoe.

Sink or swim.

It is up to you.

And I will do anything you need.

But do not just disappear on me.

So where do I sign?

I'm just kidding.

I'm happy to have you back,

whatever the reason is.

Who is it?

Oh, they're early.

Hey, Quinton.

Hey, man.

Good to see you.

Good to see you, too.

Ed and Aaron are gonna

meet us at the restaurant.

But I don't believe you've met our

chief architect, Mr. Jason Reynard.

Pleasure.

Mr. Jason.

All right.

Pleasure to meet you, man. Yeah.

Since you'll be doing the mural,

I wanted Jason

to see your work firsthand.

Yeah, no problem.

Of course.

Excuse me, gentlemen,

I have to take this.

This is Benny. Yep.

Wow.

You're talented.

Thank you.

Whoa, this is...

This is... It's beautiful.

It's disturbing.

Disturbing...

Yeah.

Hmm.

I love it.

You know, my wife,

she would love your stuff.

Really?

Mmm.

She represents artists.

Started her own agency

from the ground up.

Wow, that's nice.

Hmm.

I'm gonna get you

a card for her.

She's got a great eye,

and she's a marketing genius.

I'm sure she could make you

a mint in reproductions.

Jason?

We should get going.

Our reservations are for 6:30.

All right.

Let's go.

Let's go celebrate

and have some drinks.

Well...

All right. Nice.

I gotta handle

something real quick.

Meet you guys in a few.

All right.

You weren't gonna

stop him, were you?

Here. I... I gotta go.

Have a dinner with a client.

I'm ready to go.

Come on.

Let's go!

Let's go! Let's go!

I don't wanna miss

the previews, guys.

I wanna do it myself!

Jesus, Kayla, okay,

look, you know,

the movies are gonna start

with or without us, guys.

I know.

It's up to you.

Hey, where are you guys going?

Some new Disney thing at Phipps.

We didn't think

you'd wanna come.

Course not.

I wanna come.

You can have my ticket.

You better hurry, the movie

starts in 15 minutes.

Oh, great. Now we're gonna

miss the movie because of you.

I don't wanna miss the movie!

We're not gonna miss the movie!

Just put your shoe on, Kayla.

Come on.

No, it's fine.

You guys go ahead.

You sure?

Yeah.

Have fun. I'll make cookies

for when you get back.

Cookies!

Yay! Cookies.

Bye, Peter.

All right.

See you in a couple hours.

Hey, Kayla, you know

I'm in the front, right?

Whatever.

Just whatever.

So how did that make you

feel, being left alone?

Horrible.

Like I lost my family.

Zoe, we need to talk

about your childhood.

You know what, Dr. Spencer?

This is not working for me.

What is it about your past

that scares you so much?

See, there you go again.

All the same questions.

No answers.

You just sit there,

100 bucks an hour,

and all you do is ask

the same stupid questions!

And nothing changes!

It's okay for you

to be frustrated.

Or scared.

But you have got to take

control over your life now,

before this addiction ruins it.

You need to confront

your lovers,

call it quits

and go cold turkey.

And then you can begin

to claim your life back.

It may sound like a lot,

but I promise you

it will be okay.

It's not okay!

None of this is okay!

You know what?

Jason was right.

People need to handle

their own damn problems.

Paying you to listen to me

is not the solution.

Then what's the solution?

I need to sort this out

on my own. Thank you.

Zoe, you can't keep

running from your past.

Because sooner or later,

it's gonna catch up with you.

You can't keep running!

What the hell?

Thank you.

Have a good day.

You, too.

What did he want?

Slow down, honey.

You're gonna give yourself

a heart attack.

Momma!

What did that man want?

He was a messenger.

You have a package.

Ugh!

What is it, honey?

What's the matter?

It's fine.

Are the kids inside?

Of course. They're upstairs

doing their homework.

What is it?

Do you wanna talk

to me about something?

Oh... Momma, I...

It's fine.

Hey, babe.

Hey.

What's that?

It's from Quinton Canosa.

Uh, the artist?

Yeah.

He's doing the mural

for the civic center.

He's the most generous guy.

I went to his place, saw this,

told him I loved it.

He sent it over as a gift.

And a note.

Okay, Jason, I, um...

Look, um...

Here. "You told me

your wife loves art,

"and I hope

she enjoys this as well. "

Amazing.

Can I even accept

something like this?

Honestly.

Uh...

What's wrong?

Oh, God. I am...

You know, I had bad sushi.

It's heavy, too. You know?

It's gotta be worth a mint.

You all right?

Babe.

Hey. Surprise.

You want a drink?

Want a brandy?

Maybe a...

Maybe a wine for the lady?

Tell me what makes you happy.

Tell me what makes you smile.

Tell me. Come on.

What do you want?

I can't see you

anymore, Quinton.

You can't see me anymore?

Zoe, come on. Zoe...

If it's because of my gift,

I was just f***ing around,

all right?

I was just playing around.

I was just...

No, it's not because

of the stupid statue.

Then what is it? What is it?

Tell me, what is it?

Oh, my God. Come here.

Please come here.

Please don't make this

any harder than it has to be.

Okay?

Quinton.

Quinton, I need you to hear me.

I am listening to you.

I am listening to you. Okay?

Zoe?

Who the f*** are you?

Who the f*** am I?

Who the f*** are you?

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