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00:00:00My husband and daughter, my whole world.
00:00:03I grabbed all this stuff to whip up a special dinner for our wedding anniversary.
00:00:11Daddy, will she like my present?
00:00:14She'll love anything you make her.
00:00:19It's almost time.
00:00:21Let's go get the cake.
00:00:30They remembered.
00:00:36This must be my anniversary gift from Nora.
00:00:39Mommy?
00:00:42Hey, baby.
00:00:44Carter, I got you your favorite lobster, and I got Nora her favorite apple pie.
00:00:49I'm going to make a feast for our anniversary.
00:00:51Mommy, why are you wearing the brooch I made for Miss Ashley?
00:00:55Miss Ashley?
00:00:57Your teacher?
00:01:00Why are you wearing my clothes in my bedroom?
00:01:12Oh, these little things?
00:01:14No wonder the top is a little snug and the waist is loose.
00:01:17Ashley got soaked bathing Nora.
00:01:19Your closet was convenient.
00:01:21You never liked me wearing bright colors, but I guess you're fine with the colors.
00:01:25You just don't like me wearing them.
00:01:27Mommy, give the brooch back to Miss Ashley.
00:01:30I spent all day making it special for her birthday.
00:01:51You threw her a birthday party in my house?
00:01:54On our wedding anniversary?
00:01:59You threw her a birthday party in my house?
00:02:02On our wedding anniversary?
00:02:04Our anniversary?
00:02:05Big deal.
00:02:06Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:02:08I had no idea it was your anniversary.
00:02:10Carter didn't mention it.
00:02:12Nora, it's your mother's special day.
00:02:15If she wants the brooch so badly, she can keep it.
00:02:17I already know how much you love me.
00:02:20No, it's for you.
00:02:21Mommy can't have it.
00:02:23Give it back.
00:02:24It looks ugly on you.
00:02:28Yes, I got it.
00:02:30Here you go, Miss Ashley.
00:02:31It'll look way better on you than Mommy.
00:02:34Nora, I'm your mother.
00:02:36Why are you doing this to me?
00:02:37That's my sweet girl.
00:02:39Thank you, Nora.
00:02:40And thank you for the party, Carter.
00:02:44I've waited years for that smile.
00:02:46But now it's for another woman.
00:02:53Uh, Carter.
00:02:55Why don't we go and check and see if my clothes are dry?
00:02:58Of course.
00:02:58They look perfect, like a family.
00:03:02And I'm just a ghost in my own home.
00:03:07Nine years ago, I finally gathered up the courage to ask out Carter,
00:03:11who I'd had a crush on for years.
00:03:14Carter, I've had feelings for you for so long.
00:03:19Love me.
00:03:20After that insane night, I married the love of my life.
00:03:41Don't think drugging me and trapping me with a baby makes you my wife.
00:03:45You're just another gold digger.
00:03:47I did.
00:03:47Even though I was never his.
00:03:53Mr. Collins, your wife and baby are in critical condition.
00:03:57We need you to decide.
00:03:58Save the mother or the baby.
00:04:01That's all I care about, save the baby.
00:04:04I survived, only to be crippled by duty and guilt.
00:04:09Your daughter's premature and very fragile.
00:04:12Look how weak she is.
00:04:14She will always need to be on a strict diet for her health.
00:04:17This is all your fault.
00:04:20I put a promising career on hold.
00:04:24Dedicated myself to becoming the perfect Mrs. Collins.
00:04:29I became the whole package.
00:04:31The perfect homemaker, a nutritionist.
00:04:33Oatmeal again?
00:04:34I hate it.
00:04:35I want french fries.
00:04:36I gave it my all.
00:04:38Everything I had for your happiness.
00:04:41But where it was mine?
00:04:47Nora, that restaurant we're going to has those french fries you love.
00:04:51Yes.
00:04:52Miss Ashley, I want you to be my mommy.
00:04:53My husband doesn't love me.
00:04:58My child doesn't want me.
00:05:01I have no reason to stay home anymore.
00:05:07Carter.
00:05:12Sign this.
00:05:18Carter.
00:05:19Um, Carter, could you help me with my coat, please?
00:05:27Of course.
00:05:30You didn't even read it.
00:05:32Just signed our marriage away like it was nothing.
00:05:36But the prenup?
00:05:38You scrutinized every comma.
00:05:41All right, come on.
00:05:42Our reservation's almost done.
00:05:43Do you even know what you just signed?
00:05:47Nora's insurance paperwork.
00:05:49You worry too much.
00:05:54Can't you see I'm busy?
00:05:56Don't bother me with trivial matters.
00:06:05This is the last time I'll ever bother you with trivial matters.
00:06:13I'm taking what's left of me and burning the rest.
00:06:24Goodbye, Carter.
00:06:25Goodbye, Nora.
00:06:26Goodbye, Nora.
00:06:43Daddy, where's Mommy?
00:06:45I want my strawberry milkshake.
00:06:47Probably tired and went to bed early.
00:06:49Daddy, Mommy doesn't let me eat snacks, but her strawberry milkshake is so good.
00:06:54I want one now.
00:06:57You can go wake her up if you want to.
00:07:01Sir, I know it's not my place, but Mrs. Collins has been so devoted to this family.
00:07:09Today, today broke her.
00:07:14What are you talking about?
00:07:16Mr. Collins, you know how much she cares for you.
00:07:19Don't touch me.
00:07:45Are you trying to drug me again?
00:07:47Mr. Collins, you're burning up.
00:07:52Where are you taking me?
00:07:54The hospital.
00:08:00She asked me to give you this before she left tonight.
00:08:04It's your signed copy.
00:08:06What do you mean she left?
00:08:17Ashley.
00:08:24Carter, I think I left my favorite earrings in your bed.
00:08:29I'll go check.
00:08:33Yep, found them.
00:08:35They'll be waiting for you when you get back.
00:08:38Sir, the documents.
00:08:43Put them in my office.
00:08:44I'll look at them later.
00:08:46Yes, sir.
00:08:47And don't be fooled, Helen.
00:08:49She may love me, but she loves being Mrs. Collins more than anything.
00:08:56Daddy, Mommy left?
00:08:58Where is she?
00:08:59I want my strawberry milkshake.
00:09:01Don't worry, baby.
00:09:03She'll be back.
00:09:04She's got nowhere else to go.
00:09:05No.
00:09:05No.
00:09:05No.
00:09:06No.
00:09:06No.
00:09:07No.
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00:09:12No.
00:09:13No.
00:09:13No.
00:09:14No.
00:09:14Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:24Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:28Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:32Zoe, you're finally back.
00:09:37Director, it's been too long.
00:09:39You know, if you hadn't left for marriage, you'd be running this place by now.
00:09:42Thank God you're back.
00:09:44I thought you'd be locked in that house forever.
00:09:46Well, I'm getting a divorce.
00:09:48I filed the papers, and in a month, I'll be free.
00:09:52Divorced?
00:09:53I'd say congratulations, and welcome back, Zoe.
00:10:06I'd say congratulations, and welcome back, Zoe.
00:10:08Ethan, it's been a while.
00:10:11It's been a while.
00:10:15Bye.
00:10:16Do you need a divorce?
00:10:17Bye.
00:10:20Bye.
00:10:21Bye.
00:10:22Bye.
00:10:22Bye.
00:10:23Bye.
00:10:25Yeah.
00:10:27Bye.
00:10:29Bye.
00:10:30Bye.
00:10:31Bye.
00:10:32Bye.
00:10:33Bye.
00:10:33Bye.
00:10:34Bye.
00:10:39Bye.
00:10:40It's bad for your eyes.
00:10:45Miss Ashley lets me.
00:10:46You're always ruining everything.
00:10:49Nora!
00:10:50Get out.
00:10:50I don't want to hear you anymore.
00:10:55Nora!
00:10:56Nora, it's been three hours.
00:10:58Open the door.
00:10:59No, you're annoying.
00:11:00Miss Ashley will come play with me.
00:11:02Nora!
00:11:06Miss Ashley, I missed you.
00:11:07Why is this annoying brat always here?
00:11:12Fine.
00:11:13At least I could use her to get closer to Carter.
00:11:16Nora, let mommy in.
00:11:19It's so cold.
00:11:21Daddy, Miss Ashley, let's play Lego.
00:11:24When did Nora start hating me?
00:11:28Mommy, hugs.
00:11:33I love you, mommy.
00:11:34Nora, let's go.
00:11:37Your grandparents are waiting.
00:11:39Mommy comes too?
00:11:41No.
00:11:44She can't.
00:11:47The doctor said Nora needs more protein at this stage.
00:11:51I'll make her favorite fish today.
00:11:52Promise me you won't grow up to be like your mom.
00:11:55She's just a housewife.
00:11:57She cooks and cleans all day and is totally dependent on your dad.
00:12:00It's sad.
00:12:02Mommy is sad?
00:12:03It's sad.
00:12:22Miss Ashley, I wish you were my mommy.
00:12:24Aw.
00:12:24Mommy is sad.
00:12:25Mommy.
00:12:25Mommy.
00:12:26Mommy.
00:12:27Mommy.
00:12:27Mommy.
00:12:28Mommy.
00:12:28Mommy.
00:12:28Mommy.
00:12:28Mommy.
00:12:30Mommy.
00:12:31Mommy.
00:12:31Mommy.
00:12:32Mommy.
00:12:33Your body temperature dropped dangerously low, and if it weren't for your nanny finding
00:12:50you, you wouldn't have made it.
00:12:53Now you just need plenty of rest and to stay warm.
00:12:56My own child almost killed me.
00:13:01Thanks.
00:13:08Zoe?
00:13:09What are you doing here?
00:13:11God, you're pale.
00:13:13Is everything okay?
00:13:15I'm okay.
00:13:16But Zoe!
00:13:19You're Mia.
00:13:21Yeah.
00:13:22Remember this little one?
00:13:24When the car accident took my sister and brother-in-law three years ago, and I was too busy and
00:13:30overwhelmed, so I asked you to help me look after her for a few days.
00:13:34She hasn't stopped talking about you since.
00:13:37I missed you so much, Miss Zoe.
00:13:38You gave me this bunny.
00:13:39I named her Bun Bun.
00:13:40I sleep with her every single night.
00:13:44I really, really like you, Miss Zoe.
00:13:47I watched this kid for a week, just a week, and she never forgot me.
00:13:54Do you wanna have Bun Bun, Miss Zoe?
00:14:01But my own daughter?
00:14:03The one I gave everything to?
00:14:05She locked me out on that freezing balcony just to get away from me.
00:14:10You're always ruining everything!
00:14:12Nora!
00:14:20Ethan, take me back to the Collins house.
00:14:24I wanna get my research.
00:14:26I'm cutting ties with that house.
00:14:28With that life.
00:14:29For good.
00:14:35Mommy?
00:14:36Mrs. Collins!
00:14:38Thank goodness you're alright!
00:14:40Mr. Collins is in his office.
00:14:42I'll let him know that you're back.
00:14:43Don't bother.
00:14:44I won't be staying long.
00:14:49It was just a goof last night.
00:14:51Mommy's fine now.
00:14:53Mommy, where are you going?
00:14:58I'm leaving this house.
00:15:00Nora, try to eat something healthy.
00:15:05Not just snacks.
00:15:07And don't watch the screen all day.
00:15:09Your health is the only thing I was concerned about.
00:15:12And, baby, whatever happens, just take care of yourself.
00:15:18Mommy?
00:15:19Goodbye, Carter and Nora.
00:15:33Let's go.
00:15:35Okay, I'm gonna shoot the paperwork over in the morning and seal the deal.
00:15:47Wait, is this the document Zoe had me signed before?
00:15:50Daddy!
00:15:51Mommy's leaving!
00:15:52Mommy's leaving!
00:15:57Mommy's leaving!
00:16:00She didn't stay, huh?
00:16:01Maybe she went to see Grandma in Europe.
00:16:03Relax.
00:16:06She'll be back.
00:16:07Weird.
00:16:08Zoe didn't tell me this time.
00:16:11Whatever.
00:16:12Can we go see Grandma too?
00:16:17You wanna go?
00:16:19Oh!
00:16:20Miss Ashley's inviting us skiing tomorrow!
00:16:29Zoe, if you need a place to stay I have an extra apartment by the lab.
00:16:34And don't worry about imposing.
00:16:36It's just sitting empty.
00:16:38Thank you, Ethan.
00:16:40I owe you.
00:16:46A whole week?
00:16:47Mommy didn't call me.
00:16:48She used to call me every day.
00:16:53Come on.
00:16:59Good morning, Miss Ellie!
00:17:00Good morning, Mia.
00:17:07Good morning, Miss Zoe.
00:17:10Good morning, Mia.
00:17:13Hi, Zoe.
00:17:14You look well.
00:17:15You settling in alright?
00:17:16Yeah, absolutely.
00:17:19Well, Mia and I were thinking about going to the grocery store.
00:17:21Yeah.
00:17:22Figured you were still unpacking and could use a little trip.
00:17:25You wanna join us?
00:17:26Pretty please, Miss Zoe.
00:17:30Okay.
00:17:31I just have to get changed really quick.
00:17:33Huh?
00:17:34We'll wait outside.
00:17:37It must be Mommy!
00:17:41Mommy?
00:17:42Hey, sweetie. It's Ashley.
00:17:44Oh.
00:17:45Miss Ashley.
00:17:46Your dad told me you love picnics.
00:17:48So, we're going tomorrow.
00:17:50Just you, me, and him.
00:17:52Yeah.
00:17:53Yeah, I love picnics.
00:17:54Great.
00:17:55Let's go to the supermarket today to get some supplies.
00:17:57Okay!
00:18:05Oh.
00:18:07Everything okay?
00:18:09I think I got something in my eye.
00:18:10Hey, come on.
00:18:11Let me take a look.
00:18:13Hold yourself.
00:18:14Oh, it's an eyelash here.
00:18:15Why is Mommy holding that other kid's hand?
00:18:16And why is she kissing that other uncle?
00:18:17Does she have a new family now?
00:18:18Does she have a new family now?
00:18:19Zoe.
00:18:21What the hell are you doing?
00:18:31So, did Mommy like disappear?
00:18:35What's wrong?
00:18:36Nothing.
00:18:36so did mommy like disappear what's wrong nothing it's just a trick of the light probably
00:18:52zoe couldn't be here that woman lives for nora and me
00:18:57she'd never be with another man and child i'm just overtired come on let's get out of here
00:19:06you can set those there
00:19:09thank you thank you for everything you don't have to thank me you were here for me when i couldn't be
00:19:23but the rent i just be here for me when you can that's i'll ask she misses you and honestly
00:19:35so do i please miss zoe you'll play with me and bun bun of course i'll play with you pinkies where
00:19:44is that a wound on your finger does it hurt
00:19:50it was kind of a wound but it's fading and soon it'll be gone forever
00:20:04it's zoe's wedding ring
00:20:16ellen when was zoe here last
00:20:20uh about a week ago mr collins
00:20:24she ditched her ring what game is she playing now
00:20:28what's wrong with the coffee
00:20:34i'm sorry mr collins i i can't make it right the way mrs collins did
00:20:40she always knew how long to steep the coffee perfect every time
00:20:46ew this cake tastes weird not like before
00:20:55your mother used to bake the cakes
00:20:59she worked so hard to make it healthy and taste right
00:21:04i'll do my best but it's not the same
00:21:08daddy will you come mommy
00:21:11i'm making this call for you noah not for myself
00:21:20what mommy never misses your calls
00:21:30what's this zoe playing hard to get
00:21:33everyone this is zoe the sharpest mind i have ever met
00:21:45published in nature before even graduating high school
00:21:49absolute genius
00:21:51we used to call her the prodigy back in college
00:21:54they're overselling it really
00:21:57the prodigy seriously we all have credentials here what makes her so special
00:22:02watch your tone mike
00:22:04with all respect mr west just because you two go way back doesn't mean she walks right in
00:22:08she's been out of research for years how's that fair
00:22:10shouldn't you be baking cookies at home or something
00:22:13what are you gonna hit me now because you can't argue seriously
00:22:19your date is wrong
00:22:23what
00:22:25your date is wrong
00:22:27what
00:22:29how dare you come in here
00:22:32a data spike between days three and four
00:22:34too clean
00:22:35looks manufactured
00:22:36basic error
00:22:38what bullshit
00:22:39no that can't be true
00:22:41spotted it in ten seconds
00:22:47still got it prodigy
00:22:48anyone else want to question dr zoe's place here
00:22:52great everyone back to work
00:22:59mr collins here's the file on the nation's leading biotech institute
00:23:04they've brought on a brilliant researcher
00:23:06her drug breakthrough has serious novella potential
00:23:10if they greenlight our collab
00:23:12ethan west himself will handle the signing
00:23:15get it locked down
00:23:16two weeks
00:23:22no calls
00:23:23no return
00:23:24is this her petty revenge
00:23:27is that we good?
00:23:33yeah
00:23:33something can do that
00:23:34okay
00:23:35not taking it
00:23:39we're getting a divorce
00:23:45there's nothing left to say
00:23:47well
00:23:48you've ghosted him for weeks
00:23:50seems like you've truly moved on
00:23:53looks like he really wants to talk
00:23:59maybe he wants to talk about the details of the divorce
00:24:02you want to talk about the agreement?
00:24:12hi zoe it's james
00:24:13oh
00:24:17hi james
00:24:19that's carter's father
00:24:21the only one in that family who ever treated me like a person
00:24:24i'm calling about dinner tonight
00:24:26bring carter and nora will ya
00:24:28uh
00:24:29james
00:24:30carter and i were um
00:24:32i know
00:24:33heard you haven't been home in weeks
00:24:36don't you worry dear
00:24:37i'll hit carter
00:24:39i at least owe james a goodbye
00:24:42okay
00:24:44i'll be there
00:24:46zoe
00:24:49you did it
00:24:50the trials were a huge success
00:24:52wait
00:24:53are you saying
00:24:54i'm saying
00:24:55you're gonna win the novella prize
00:24:58Zoe this is huge
00:25:03novella worthy
00:25:05ah
00:25:05i'm taking us to dinner tonight
00:25:07we're gonna celebrate big time
00:25:09thank you selena
00:25:11but
00:25:12can i take a rain check
00:25:14i have something i can't miss tonight
00:25:16the collins family farewell dinner
00:25:21thank you
00:25:25grandma who wants you
00:25:26really
00:25:27very good choice
00:25:29good to see you james
00:25:39you too dear
00:25:40where are uh
00:25:42carter and nora
00:25:44they'll be along
00:25:45you didn't come together
00:25:46please
00:25:48carter
00:25:49my golden boy
00:25:51with some backwater nobody like her
00:25:53she should be grateful
00:25:55she's still carrying our name
00:25:57pardon the interruption
00:26:02may i pour your wine
00:26:03no
00:26:04we're fine
00:26:05leave us
00:26:06you
00:26:09pour the wine
00:26:11help yourselves
00:26:39she used to beg
00:26:44to pour us
00:26:45wine
00:26:46what is wrong
00:26:47with her
00:26:48who knows
00:26:49maybe she forgot
00:26:51to take her pills
00:26:52today
00:26:53the old me
00:26:56was the one
00:26:57who was medicated
00:26:58thinking i needed
00:26:59your approval
00:26:59well
00:27:07now we're all here
00:27:09give it back
00:27:18it looks ugly on you
00:27:19here you go miss ashley
00:27:22wow
00:27:24look at that
00:27:26my brother's already upgraded
00:27:28you're done
00:27:30zoe
00:27:30carter have you lost your mind
00:27:35bringing this woman here
00:27:37zoe is your wife
00:27:39my wife
00:27:40disappeared for weeks
00:27:43abandoned her family
00:27:44ashley
00:27:45stepped up and took care of nora
00:27:47you should thank her
00:27:49you're married
00:27:53this is just a little fling
00:27:56this is your family
00:27:57i see
00:28:00so this is your game
00:28:02no explanation
00:28:06not even man
00:28:07i know you're not satisfied
00:28:11with the marriage
00:28:12so don't worry
00:28:14you can go and
00:28:15find a new wife now
00:28:17zoe i know you're hurting
00:28:23i'll talk to him
00:28:24ah
00:28:25playing the victim for dad
00:28:27how pathetic
00:28:29mommy i want the best piece
00:28:40hey
00:28:48nora just asked you
00:28:50to save the best piece
00:28:51of steak
00:28:52are you deaf
00:28:54or something
00:28:54she's eight
00:28:57she knows how to cut
00:28:58her own food
00:28:59ashley
00:29:04will you cut it for me
00:29:06mine as well
00:29:11don't dally
00:29:13mine as well
00:29:16don't dally
00:29:17who do they think i am
00:29:19their maid
00:29:20of course
00:29:25i'd be delighted
00:29:26i'm sorry
00:29:40i'm just so tired
00:29:41after looking after
00:29:42nora all week
00:29:43i can't possibly hold
00:29:46a steak knife right now
00:29:46this is for you
00:29:53ashley
00:29:53thank you for taking
00:29:56care of nora
00:29:56it's gorgeous
00:30:00you're so sweet carter
00:30:02is that for me
00:30:14for a wedding anniversary
00:30:15it's for work
00:30:17not you
00:30:18a marriage built on a scheme
00:30:21doesn't deserve anniversaries
00:30:22or gifts
00:30:24she wants the necklace
00:30:31fine
00:30:32if she begs for it
00:30:34i can buy her a new one
00:30:35i don't want any gift
00:30:38from you anymore
00:30:39thank you james
00:30:47but this is my last dinner
00:30:50with the collins family
00:30:51carter and i are done
00:30:53zoe wait
00:31:01carter explain this
00:31:09god only knows
00:31:11what the hell
00:31:11she's up to now
00:31:12she's clearly upset
00:31:13over the necklace
00:31:14she's playing hard to get
00:31:16it's classic
00:31:17she wants you
00:31:19to chase after her
00:31:20mommy's so petty
00:31:22well
00:31:24why don't i go apologize
00:31:26and talk to her
00:31:27clear the air if you want
00:31:29walking out mid-meal
00:31:34charming manners
00:31:37does it hurt
00:31:40watching your husband
00:31:41and your daughter choose me
00:31:42does it hurt
00:31:46watching your husband
00:31:48and your daughter choose me
00:31:49you're really proud of
00:31:51something that i already
00:31:51threw away
00:31:52nora's bro
00:31:53carter's necklace
00:31:55they're all mine
00:31:56and soon the miss collins
00:31:57title will be too
00:31:58really
00:32:04this again
00:32:05daddy
00:32:06look
00:32:06mommy is stealing from miss ashley
00:32:08let's make it interesting
00:32:09you want to make a bet
00:32:11if we both fell in
00:32:12who do you think your husband
00:32:13and daughter would save
00:32:14you
00:32:16or me
00:32:17help
00:32:22help
00:32:23i can't save
00:32:24help
00:32:26daddy
00:32:34save miss ashley first
00:32:36she can't swim
00:32:37she snatched the necklace
00:32:46i just wanted the gift you gave me back
00:32:48she tried to drown me
00:32:50why does she need me so much
00:32:52help
00:32:56help
00:32:56help
00:32:57miss miss zoe's awake
00:33:05miss zoe's awake
00:33:08miss zoe's awake
00:33:17miss zoe's awake
00:33:18what happened
00:33:24me and i found you unconscious in the water
00:33:27we rushed to the hospital
00:33:28we rushed to the hospital
00:33:29the doctor said you were adrift too long and it makes you weak
00:33:32you were asleep for a long time
00:33:35thank you for saving me
00:33:39zoe
00:33:40why were you in the water
00:33:42i guess the
00:33:45people
00:33:46who i used to call family
00:33:48finally abandoned me
00:33:49don't be sad miss zoe
00:33:53if they left you
00:33:55uncle ethan and i will be your new family
00:33:58and we'll never leave you
00:34:00thank you
00:34:20just take it easy
00:34:31and get some rest okay
00:34:33your only job right now is to rest up at home
00:34:36i missed you so much miss zoe
00:34:38i promise we'll come visit you every single day
00:34:41leah
00:34:49ethan told me that you found me by the pool
00:34:51so i want to give this to you as a thank you
00:34:54wow
00:34:56thank you so much
00:34:59i love it
00:35:00and we'll cherish it forever
00:35:02goddess special for nora
00:35:04she loved bows
00:35:05whatever
00:35:06might as well go to someone who'll cherish it
00:35:09ethan is there
00:35:14something on my face
00:35:15no just
00:35:17a little jealous of me is all
00:35:19my bad i guess i should have gotten you a thank you gift too
00:35:23i'm just teasing you
00:35:24seeing you happy and safe
00:35:28it's the best gift i can ask for
00:35:30thank you ethan for everything
00:35:35uh get some rest
00:35:39me and i will be back tomorrow
00:35:41yeah
00:35:42can miss zoe be my new mommy
00:35:53i know you're planning to adopt me uncle leeson
00:35:59and if you're gonna be my new daddy
00:36:01i want miss zoe to be my new mommy
00:36:03please
00:36:04me that
00:36:09that's grown up stuff
00:36:12and
00:36:14it's not up to just me
00:36:16well
00:36:17try hard to win her over
00:36:20and don't let anyone else take her this time
00:36:22like carter
00:36:23where'd you learn to talk like that kiddo
00:36:29i figured it out
00:36:32come on
00:36:34mr collins
00:37:00it's nora's first day of school
00:37:03she and miss ashley are awaiting you
00:37:05okay
00:37:06don't worry carter
00:37:16i'll take great care of nora this semester
00:37:18let me just use nora to get to carter
00:37:25in due time that idiot will be out
00:37:28and i'll be the new mrs collins
00:37:31everyone
00:37:38say hello
00:37:39to mia west
00:37:40she's joining our class today
00:37:42please
00:37:43make her feel welcome
00:37:44mia
00:37:45you can take the empty seat next to nora
00:37:47okay
00:37:48hello
00:37:55why'd you bring a toy bunny
00:37:57my favorite auntie gave it to me
00:38:00i want to keep it with me
00:38:01the type that mom used to give me
00:38:08what'd you say
00:38:13my mom used to get me a million bows and bunnies
00:38:17but they're so boring
00:38:19i just asked the maid to just throw them out
00:38:21but miss ashley got me this brand new apple watch
00:38:25way cooler than some dumb bunny and bow
00:38:28why wouldn't you like a present from your mom huh
00:38:31because miss ashley said it's more expensive than better
00:38:34expensive but your mom's love is priceless
00:38:38like my bunny and bow
00:38:40if my favorite auntie gave it to me
00:38:44i would love it no matter what
00:38:46it's super duper special
00:38:48is a bunny and a bow really that special
00:38:50zoe
00:38:56you look awesome
00:38:58we were totally freaking out
00:39:00glad to see you back on your feet
00:39:02thanks i'm feeling much better
00:39:04great
00:39:05because
00:39:06fantastic news
00:39:07your drug research
00:39:09has been
00:39:10officially
00:39:11nominated
00:39:12for the nobella prize in medicine
00:39:13no excuses tonight
00:39:18you have to come celebrate with us
00:39:20my treat
00:39:23celebrating a recovery
00:39:24and nobella nomination
00:39:26welcome to the woman
00:39:32welcome to the woman
00:39:34hello
00:39:35hello
00:39:36hello
00:39:37my favorite partner
00:39:38oh hi
00:39:39hello
00:39:40hello
00:39:41thank you very much
00:39:43time
00:39:45zoe
00:39:49carter what's wrong
00:39:55what are you looking at
00:39:56i thought i just saw zoe
00:39:58zoe
00:39:59here no way
00:40:00besides us
00:40:02it's the bio institute's shindig tonight
00:40:04or he's just a housewife
00:40:05could never be a scientist
00:40:07yeah
00:40:09let's sit down
00:40:11carter this
00:40:16michelin star place is so great
00:40:18thank you
00:40:19let's just call it an apology
00:40:21for zoe pushing in the water
00:40:22i understand mrs collins is just
00:40:25upset
00:40:25but honestly
00:40:27what kind of woman
00:40:28leaves her family for a month
00:40:30what kind of wife
00:40:31what kind of mother
00:40:34does that
00:40:36it's just
00:40:37painfully selfish
00:40:39she'll be back
00:40:40it's not a question of if
00:40:42but when
00:40:43thank goodness
00:40:44zoe dumped that loser
00:40:46and came back to us
00:40:47this breakthrough is all you
00:40:50well cheers
00:40:52it's on the nobel prize
00:40:54i'll be right back
00:40:59it's so good to finally celebrate honestly
00:41:03oh yeah
00:41:03zoe what the hell are you doing here
00:41:06why don't you come back home
00:41:08your home seems crowded enough don't you think
00:41:14you pushed ashley in the water
00:41:16didn't even apologize
00:41:17and now you're throwing a tantrum
00:41:18and refusing to come home
00:41:19do you even care about this family at all
00:41:21come with me now
00:41:23we are getting a divorce
00:41:24i'm not going anywhere with you
00:41:26are you threatening me
00:41:28come home with me or i will make that divorce real
00:41:31she said no
00:41:32get the message
00:41:33and who the hell are you
00:41:34i'm her best friend
00:41:36so you're hanging out with your little friends from the bio genius squad
00:41:42don't you feel a bit too ordinary
00:41:45ordinary
00:41:46ordinary zoe are you blind
00:41:49selena don't even waste your breath
00:41:50carter
00:41:51laura wants to go home
00:41:54i expect to see you at home tonight
00:41:57is that clear
00:41:58what happened
00:42:02nothing
00:42:03how dare she ignore what i said
00:42:06and still not come home
00:42:07what the hell is she doing out there
00:42:09in a historic move
00:42:11dr zoe and her team
00:42:13at the bio research institute
00:42:15have been nominated for the nobella prize in medicine for their pioneering drug therapy
00:42:20dr zoe winters could become the first woman from her country in nearly a decade to receive the honor
00:42:26zoe the nobella prize
00:42:30is that mrs collins
00:42:34total coincidence
00:42:36zoe was too busy helping noah and me
00:42:38and she's no scientist
00:42:40well if she didn't run herself ragged keeping this family afloat
00:42:44she might have actually
00:42:46won the nobella prize
00:42:49stop imagining things
00:42:50it's not her
00:42:53maybe i pushed too far
00:42:55no
00:42:56she's just being dramatic
00:42:58yeah
00:43:04mr collins the meeting with the research institute is set up 10 a.m. this thursday
00:43:08good
00:43:09i'll be there
00:43:10wait
00:43:15didn't you have a doctor's appointment today
00:43:17why are you here
00:43:18the doctor gave me the all clear
00:43:20and i was going stir crazy at home
00:43:22so i figured i'd come in
00:43:24well i see you're already on to the next big thing
00:43:27couldn't sit still could you miss hot shop biologist
00:43:30don't mind me
00:43:33you guys go ahead
00:43:34i've got a meeting with the ceo who's pretty keen on the drug you developed
00:43:39he wants to collaborate
00:43:40you want to sit in
00:43:42no i'll pass
00:43:44i'm not big on business deals
00:43:46and i'm still getting my strength back
00:43:48of course
00:43:49wait for me
00:43:50we'll get lunch after
00:43:51zoe
00:44:03what the hell are you doing here
00:44:05i work here
00:44:07work?
00:44:09so you're a janitor now?
00:44:12no
00:44:12you smell like hot garbage
00:44:15she'd rather pick up trash here than come back home
00:44:20where have you been all this time?
00:44:23you just vanished
00:44:24none of your business
00:44:25you're my wife
00:44:28everything you do is my business
00:44:31like i still am
00:44:32looks like you've already found my replacement
00:44:34enough with your little digs
00:44:37i'm running out of patience
00:44:38oh no
00:44:41what a mess
00:44:42i'm so sorry
00:44:43guess the janitor better get on the
00:44:46this is a research institute
00:44:47not your little playground
00:44:49cut the crap
00:44:50how dare a janitor talk to me like that
00:44:52stop
00:44:53mr collins this is ethan west from the institute
00:45:00he's the one handling the collaboration
00:45:02mr west i've heard so much about you
00:45:05nice to meet you mr west i'm ashley
00:45:07zelie
00:45:13do you know all these people?
00:45:19no
00:45:19good
00:45:21at least she knows when to keep her mouth shut
00:45:23the last thing i need is anyone thinking my wife is some pathetic janitor
00:45:27wouldn't that be a stain on my reputation?
00:45:30take a rest
00:45:32i'll handle this
00:45:34oh weird
00:45:36why is the boss going to bat over a janitor?
00:45:39let's go to the conference room
00:45:42i hear you're interested in collaboration
00:45:49let's hear it
00:45:50yes mr west our ceo is deeply impressed with the recent breakthrough especially the new drug
00:45:55we want to establish a long-term partnership
00:45:57we're prepared to offer full financial backing and technical resources to support the project
00:46:02it's a win-win
00:46:04carter collins
00:46:06ceo of collins group
00:46:07carter collins
00:46:08zoe's ex-husband?
00:46:10no wonder
00:46:12mr west
00:46:14i'm confident in our proposal
00:46:17i'm confident in our proposal
00:46:19i'm confident in our proposal
00:46:24the proposal speaks for itself
00:46:26what do you think?
00:46:27we're not interested
00:46:29what?
00:46:31we're not interested
00:46:33what?
00:46:35you didn't even read the proposal
00:46:37i have my reasons
00:46:38and that's all you need to know
00:46:39mr west
00:46:41if you would just look at our proposal
00:46:42i made my decision
00:46:43i'll let you two see yourselves out
00:46:46so how'd it go?
00:47:01do we pop the champagne?
00:47:03he turned us down
00:47:07what?
00:47:08how could he say no?
00:47:14look carter
00:47:15is that mrs collins dating ethan west?
00:47:20look carter
00:47:21is that mrs collins dating ethan west?
00:47:26is that why she hasn't come home to you?
00:47:28zoe
00:47:30how dare you
00:47:39mrs zoe!
00:47:40this little one talks about you all the time
00:47:45The other one talks about you all the time.
00:47:48I miss you so much, Miss Ellie.
00:47:52I tried to come visit you, but Uncle Ethan told me I have school now.
00:47:58So I couldn't.
00:48:00I miss you too, sweetheart. But look, I'm all better now.
00:48:03And you have to keep going to school, it's important.
00:48:05Keep learning.
00:48:08Okay.
00:48:09Zoe, we have a little favor to ask.
00:48:12Sweetie, you want to ask?
00:48:14Yes.
00:48:16Tomorrow is parent day.
00:48:19And all the other kids will have their moms and their dads.
00:48:24And Uncle Ethan has to go on a trip from work tomorrow, so...
00:48:30Could you call us?
00:48:34My mom.
00:48:37Could you call us?
00:48:41My mom.
00:48:45Her mom passed away in the accident. That's why she asked me.
00:48:49She really needs a mom figure there.
00:48:52Of course.
00:48:54I would be honored to be your mom that day.
00:48:57Really?
00:48:58My favorite auntie is coming to the open house this afternoon.
00:49:16The same one who got you the bell and the bunny?
00:49:19Yeah. She's so pretty and so nice.
00:49:22I invited her and she said yes right away.
00:49:26So?
00:49:27My mommy's coming too.
00:49:29She's spending the whole afternoon with me.
00:49:32I'll call her right now.
00:49:33I'll call her right now.
00:49:47Hey!
00:49:48It's parents day.
00:49:49When are you gonna come play with me?
00:49:50Daddy!
00:49:51Save Miss Ashley first! She can't swim!
00:49:54I'm not coming.
00:49:56I'm not coming.
00:49:58But why?
00:49:59I need you there.
00:50:00I want you to come.
00:50:01Just take Ashley with you.
00:50:02Fine. Don't come then. I hate you.
00:50:07Are you upset?
00:50:09How's your mom?
00:50:10Well, I changed my mind.
00:50:12I'll invite Miss Ashley to come.
00:50:14I'm not coming.
00:50:16I'm not coming.
00:50:18But why?
00:50:19I need you there.
00:50:21I want you to come.
00:50:22Just take Ashley with you.
00:50:24Are you upset?
00:50:27How's your mom?
00:50:28Well, I changed my mind.
00:50:30I'll invite Miss Ashley to come.
00:50:32But it's parent day.
00:50:35Why didn't you invite your mom?
00:50:37Did you fight with your mommy?
00:50:39No. Mommy would never fight with me.
00:50:42Oh, so you made her mad.
00:50:46I didn't. Whatever.
00:50:48She's my mommy. She'll forgive me.
00:50:49Noora, even if she's your mommy, if you keep making her mad, she'll be very upset.
00:50:59And if you're not nice to her, she doesn't have to say your mommy.
00:51:04She could go be someone else's mommy.
00:51:07No. She wouldn't. She's my mommy.
00:51:19Noora, you've called ten times. Parent day is about to start. Come on, let's go.
00:51:25I...
00:51:26Noora, come on!
00:51:36I hate her!
00:51:40I hate her!
00:51:43I never want to go to that student school again!
00:51:46I want to go home now!
00:51:49Come here.
00:51:50Ugh! Such a pain!
00:51:52If she weren't Carter's daughter, I'd dump her in a trash can.
00:51:56Let's call your father.
00:52:00Hey, Carter.
00:52:02Nora isn't feeling well and she wants to head home.
00:52:05Okay. We'll head back right away.
00:52:06So Mia, did you have fun today?
00:52:07Yes! All my friends were so jealous because you have the coolest and the most beautiful list.
00:52:12Thank you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:52:13Of course.
00:52:14Ms. Zoe, I can tell you Uncle Ethan's secret as a thank you.
00:52:18Okay, I'm all ears.
00:52:19Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:20Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time.
00:52:21He still does.
00:52:22Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time.
00:52:26He still does.
00:52:27Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:28Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:33Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:40Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:46Uncle Ethan had a crush on you for a long time. He still does.
00:52:54us um uncle ethan's adopting me and this is what's gonna ask you to be my real mom
00:53:11because i really love you like a mom and if you don't like uncle ethan that's okay
00:53:18um i don't need him i only need you you're everything spilling your uncle's tea and then
00:53:27throwing him under the bus you little rascal i'm sorry but is that a yes or no ms ollie
00:53:37yes mia i'll be your mom but you have to promise me something too yes you cannot tell uncle ethan
00:53:47why because that's uncle ethan's secret okay we have to pretend that we don't know it
00:53:52that's the respectful thing to do okay ms ollie and besides i trust ethan
00:54:00if he really likes me i know he'll tell me okay
00:54:03ashley said you came home upset what happened daddy today was parents day
00:54:17and i called mommy begged her to come but she said no
00:54:24nora even if she's your mommy if you're not nice to her she doesn't have to stay your mommy
00:54:30mommy she could go be someone else's mommy
00:54:36daddy is mommy still mad at me does she want to be someone else's mommy does she don't want me
00:54:42anymore no your mom would never ever leave you i've been so mean to her i didn't want to fight i
00:54:51really didn't i and i didn't need to walk her on the balcony all night i just forgot what
00:54:59you locked her on the balcony all night
00:55:01nora what the heck happened
00:55:14mr collins
00:55:16it's true it's true i found mrs collins locked out on the balcony all night
00:55:23you're always ruining everything
00:55:25nora get out i don't want to hear you anymore
00:55:29nora
00:55:29she was unconscious from the cold so i took her to the hospital
00:55:38what do you have to say for yourself i didn't mean to mommy was nagging me so i pushed her
00:55:43out onto the balcony and locked the door i just need her to be quiet look nora your mom nags because
00:55:51she loves you but locking her out is dangerous look what happened she ended up in the hospital
00:55:58i'm really sorry i messed up that's why zoe wouldn't come home she must have been holding
00:56:05that crutch all along we're apologizing to your mother do you understand if i apologize to her will she come
00:56:12back she will what's with the panic this isn't me zoe loves us she'll come around
00:56:23so is this why mommy's staying now according to luke's intel yes
00:56:35you're here mommy zoe cut this out come home with us
00:56:43mommy open the door don't be mad at me anymore zoe stop being petty
00:56:56i know you're mad nora locked you out all night but she's just a kid it was an accident are you
00:57:00seriously this upset carter unbelievable still so arrogant after all these years just like now
00:57:13you don't know what i've been through and you don't know half the pain that you've caused me
00:57:19do not come back here ever
00:57:27what does she mean by that has she been hurt again
00:57:33mr collins i found mrs collins's record turns out besides the hypothermia she also had a drowning
00:57:38incident here's everything on mrs collins she showed up a month ago with hypothermia and then
00:57:44more recently a near drowning doc say she'd been in the water for hours she's still recovering from it
00:57:58no way she knows how to swim and she's the one who pushed ashley in
00:58:04for a damn necklace mr collins if she really could swim she wouldn't have been out there that long
00:58:10doc say that if ethan west hadn't gotten there in time she wouldn't have made it does that mean
00:58:16ashley's lying find out everything you can about ashley grant now
00:58:30what's wrong everything okay it's it's nothing carter and nora came by yesterday
00:58:48i don't know how they found out that i live here what they want begging for me to come home as usual
00:59:00i don't
00:59:04zoe please do not listen to them i can't lose you again because
00:59:16i love you
00:59:20i love you
00:59:24i know you're going through a bit of a rough patch right now and maybe you're not ready to date but
00:59:29i needed to tell you this you have my heart
00:59:43ethan
00:59:45i promise once the divorce is final between carter and i i'll think about this about us
00:59:59i'm not going anywhere take as much time as you need i'll be right here when you're ready
01:00:17mr collins found some dirt on ashley turns out she worked at the same hotel where you got drugged
01:00:23years ago nine years ago she was in college and she spotted you sitting alone at the bar
01:00:30when you stepped away she spiked your drink to make a move on you good thing you ran into mrs collins
01:00:34instead it didn't go down like she planned what the owner spilled everything nine years back actually
01:00:40paid them off to keep quiet to stop their offer she's the real creepier mr collins she was the one
01:00:46plotting to get you into bed this can't be real all this time i was hating the wrong person nine years
01:00:56i never gave her a second glance and all along i was blaming the wrong person
01:01:06ashley this is all your fault luke bring her to me time to settle this once and for all
01:01:16is Carter looking for some late night action too bad i didn't slip into my sexiest lingerie
01:01:37explain this now
01:01:42carter where did you get this picture i uh this is some kind of misunderstanding
01:01:50this is i
01:01:53bullshit luke dug up the whole story ashley grant
01:01:59it was you who drug me nine years ago it was you who drug me nine years ago
01:02:05no no no you know how much i love you
01:02:09all these years i hated zoe for nothing all my rage all because i got played
01:02:17to think the whole time the real culprit was right under my nose
01:02:23i can't wrap my head around
01:02:26keep up the lies i'll make you talk
01:02:33the collins family has ways of getting answers
01:02:36yeah the big bad collins air such a big shot
01:02:43i was hooked the minute i laid eyes on you so i drugged you and i set the whole thing up
01:02:50and all of it all of it just gift wrapped you for that bitch zoe
01:02:54why did she get to marry you huh i loved you the most but no no she she got your bed
01:03:00she got your kid a damn daughter who ties you down that should have been me that's not fair
01:03:04i should have been mrs collins
01:03:06you're insane
01:03:07yeah i'm insane i became nora's teacher to get close to you i used her it was a piece of cake
01:03:18you all despised zoe so much all i had to do were plant a couple of whispers and bam
01:03:25you dumped her like trash
01:03:27a day at the pool
01:03:29she snatched the necklace i just wanted the gift you gave me back
01:03:34she tried to drown me
01:03:35you did that on purpose to sit zoe up
01:03:38duh
01:03:39i made a bet with her to see which one of us her family would save
01:03:44i grabbed her hand and i acted like she was trying to take the necklace and then i pulled us both under
01:03:50and you actually saved me you didn't let me down
01:03:55you should have seen the look on her face while she was stuck in that pool
01:04:00priceless
01:04:01shame you didn't catch it
01:04:06i can't believe i let a snake like you near nora
01:04:10near us
01:04:12and i let you hurt zoe
01:04:14how hilarious
01:04:15you and nora let me get away with everything
01:04:19again and again
01:04:21you let me take zoe's place
01:04:23look
01:04:24get her out of here
01:04:26i don't want her stepping foot in this country again
01:04:29ever
01:04:31zoe will never come back to you
01:04:34never
01:04:35no way
01:04:43zoe loved me
01:04:46she put up with my bullshit for nine years
01:04:49she's never even pushed for a divorce
01:04:52if i just say sorry
01:04:55really mean it
01:04:57she'll come back
01:04:59she has to
01:05:00zoe
01:05:10zoe please
01:05:11just listen to me
01:05:12we're done
01:05:13get out now
01:05:14i'm calling security
01:05:15no zoe
01:05:16listen
01:05:17so this is what it felt like that night on the balcony
01:05:27if i freeze out here all night too
01:05:31maybe you'll have to forgive me
01:05:34now and then push the gate with me
01:05:39okay
01:05:40yeah
01:05:40that was fun though huh
01:05:42zoe
01:05:57are you seriously
01:05:58you that desperate for the next guy
01:06:00what are you doing here
01:06:03why shouldn't i be here
01:06:04i'm waiting for my wife
01:06:06and you
01:06:08no wonder you wouldn't cooperate with me
01:06:11ethan west
01:06:12you're trying to make a play for my wife
01:06:15tough luck
01:06:16she's still mine
01:06:17carter
01:06:19we're officially divorced as of today
01:06:21stop saying things just to piss me off
01:06:23seriously
01:06:24you couldn't even bother to glance at what you signed over a month ago
01:06:27see that's your arrogance
01:06:29you never appreciated anything that i gave you
01:06:33well fine
01:06:34that's the last thing you'll ever get from me
01:06:38we're officially divorced as of today
01:06:53where the hell is it
01:06:58come on
01:07:02come on
01:07:03i was from that time when
01:07:19sign this
01:07:23screw this up
01:07:25why didn't i even look at it
01:07:30you can go and find a new wife now
01:07:32carter and i are done
01:07:34carter
01:07:37unbelievable
01:07:38still so arrogant after all these years
01:07:41just like now
01:07:42you don't know what i've been through
01:07:44and you don't know half the pain
01:07:47that you've caused me
01:07:48i ended it
01:07:57i ate the rest away and didn't even know it
01:08:00no
01:08:03i'm not divorcing her
01:08:05i'm gonna go down there right now and pull the papers
01:08:07i'm calling the whole thing off
01:08:10there's still time
01:08:11mr collins
01:08:13uh this just came in from the courthouse
01:08:16how did we get here
01:08:39is it really too late
01:08:42divorced
01:08:44for real
01:08:45divorced
01:08:50daddy are you and mommy really breaking up
01:08:54no
01:08:56no we're not
01:08:58nora
01:09:01we'll go together
01:09:03we'll
01:09:04we'll apologize
01:09:05beg her to come back
01:09:07she's too soft-hearted
01:09:09she
01:09:09she loves us too much to
01:09:11to ever really leave
01:09:12ladies and gentlemen
01:09:24the nobella prize ceremony
01:09:26will begin at this time
01:09:27will our distinguished nominees please
01:09:30make your way down to your seats
01:09:32zoe
01:09:32good luck
01:09:34when i lose
01:09:35we'll be right here cheering you on
01:09:37zoe
01:09:42i've searched everywhere for you
01:09:46i finally tracked you down here
01:09:48i get it now
01:09:50i know what you've been through
01:09:52everything
01:09:53i'm so sorry
01:09:56please forgive me
01:09:58mommy i'm sorry
01:10:01please
01:10:02please come home
01:10:03i swear i'll never play with miss ashley again
01:10:06i promise
01:10:07please don't give up on us
01:10:11just give us one more chance
01:10:14just give us one more chance
01:10:17you're blocking me from my prize
01:10:20you
01:10:22you're receiving a prize
01:10:25and the nobella prize in medicine
01:10:27goes to
01:10:28dr zoe
01:10:30and her team
01:10:31what an incredible honor
01:10:44i'd like to thank the institute director
01:10:46and my dear friend selena
01:10:48i'd also like to thank my family
01:10:50ethan and mia
01:10:52without you
01:10:54i wouldn't be here
01:10:55the honor is ours
01:10:56thank you all so much
01:10:58aren't we mom's family
01:11:06congratulations
01:11:11congratulations
01:11:12i love you
01:11:13it's too late to apologize
01:11:17thank you guys
01:11:20you
01:11:22you
01:11:24you
01:11:26you
01:11:28you
01:11:30you
01:11:32you
01:11:34you
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