03x18 - Nobody Knows But Me

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Previously on "Nashville"...

The energy, the connection, I know you felt it, too.

All I felt was music.

Luke wants me to write with Kevin Bicks.

He's also gay, and everybody knows it.

You were right.

And it's probably best if we are not seen together just yet.

The F.B.I. does have you under surveillance.

I could disappear for a while, but I'd need money.

Set up a discretionary fund.

There's accounting, there's oversight.

You're a smart man, Harris.

I'm sick. I got cancer.

[Whispers] Maddie took it hard.

Thank god you're here!

I'm here. I'm here.

[Groaning]

[Crying]

[Sighs] Cadence, please.

I've fed you, I've burped you, I've rocked you, I've sung to you. Please, tell me what you need.

[Sighs heavily] Here, let me try.

[Cadence wailing]

Here.

[Whispers] Come here.

Shh...

[sighs deeply]

Shh... are you seriously shushing her?

Yeah, I just read somewhere that babies like that sound.

Shh...

Shh. Shh.

[Gasps]

[Cadence stops crying]

It worked.

Thank you, Daddy.

You're welcome.

Good job.

And now Daddy has to go.

What? Where are you going?

To work.

We're gettin' interviewed by "Pitchfork."

I told you last night. Did you forget already?

I haven't slept in weeks.

I feel like the life force is being sucked out of my body.

Okay? I am sorry that I might've forgotten about your dumb band.

Sorry, your band's not dumb. It's very good.

I just... I am so tired.

Can you please just push it?

Babe.

We have already.

I've been here with you guys every minute the last three weeks.

I mean, we have real heat comin' off the tour, and I don't wanna lose that momentum.

All right?

I'll be back soon.

[Cadence fussing]

[Sighs]

[Cadence crying]

Shh...

Shh...

Okay, what else is going on?

Brandy Clark confirmed you comin' by her rehearsal today to check out her new set.

You still gonna be able to do that?

Yes, I will definitely do that.

And hey, where are we with Layla and getting her a manager and getting her launched?

She still doesn't have one. It's hard to get her launched and out on tour without a manager.

I know. Have you talked to, uh, Ken Levitan or, you know, Marion Kraft?

Can we set up meetings with them?

And I... I will help you with this, Bucky.

I... I know I've been a little out of it these last couple weeks. I'm sorry about that.

No worries.

I'll talk to you later. [Beep]

Hi.

Hey.

Missed you in my bed last night.

I missed being there.

I think I'm startin' to get used to this place a little bit.

Yeah, well, I think you should just move on in.

Yeah, well, I'm not sure how keen the girls will be on that one.

It's been three weeks, you know.

Maddie's hardly looked at me, let alone talked to me.

Yeah, well, you can't take that personally.

I mean, she's doing the same thing to me.

Doughnuts!

Yeah.

Thanks, Deacon.

Yeah, you're on the road today, huh?

Yeah, school camping trip.

Um, I have an early study group, so we need to go.

I've got a chocolate glazed with your name on it right here.

I actually already ate.

[Sighs heavily]

That wasn't personal at all.

Think you'll ever have a real office again?

This is a real office.

Uh, Bucky's really on me to sign a manager.

Look, I'm workin' on a few ideas, okay?

Well, I have one of my own.

What if I opened for Jade St. John?

Or opened for her opener.

I mean, she has two sold-out shows at the Bridgestone.

And you used to know her in L.A., right?

You could just ask.

She's a pop star, Layla.

So?

Kacey Musgraves opened for Katy Perry.

I mean, could you imagine the press I would get?

Nobody could downplay that.

Look, I haven't talked to her in a while and...

We're not exactly friends.

Okay, well, I'm your only client.

So I'm pretty sure you should suck it up for me.

♪ Oh, I did wait for you, darlin' ♪

I was wonderin' where you went.

Here.

[Key clicks, video stops playing]

You watching that video again?

♪ For you, darlin' ♪

Both: ♪ and now you're here ♪

You guys are really good together.

We're good at singin' together.

That's what I meant.

Of course it is. I know.

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

[Key clicks, video stops playing]

Should I be worried?

About Gunnar?

No. That's music.

Just music.

♪ Longer ♪

Can you, at least, mute that thing?

That song's been on a loop lately.

[Computer blooping, volume decreases]

I've just been reading the comments.

"Nashville's next young Johnny and June."

"Real chemistry." "Are they dating?" [Scoffs]

Take it you haven't heard from her since y'all got off the road?

Nope.

She's too busy lovin' on Doctor Dork, but today, we got an interview with "Pitchfork" so she's stuck with me.

You still workin' with Kevin?

Well, last day.

We've been at it for three weeks and it's been, uh, pretty good.

[Chuckles] 'Cause you like him?

I didn't say that.

He knows you're gay, right?

No.

How did that not...

Well, no, I mean, I never really said... the word.

I mean, I didn't think it'd be professional.

I... I work with the guy.

Today's your last day. Just ask him out.

[Scoffs] Yeah, I don't think so.

Why?

I doubt he even likes me like that.

Besides, this is real good advice coming from a guy who's basically in the same boat.

Yeah, but I'm in a band with Scarlett, so... she has to spend time with me whether she likes it or not.

[Laptop cover shuts]

All right, my sweetheart.

Mwah. I love you.

Love you.

Have an amazing trip.

Bye.

Okay, love you so much.

Be safe.

Hey.

Hey.

So... Jade St. John is in town this weekend.

[Door closes]

She's doing a show tomorrow night.

Want me to get two tickets, and you and I can go?

I actually... I have plans with, um, with Chloe and Savannah tomorrow night. I'm sorry.

Oh.

That sucks, yeah.

Okay, well, I do want to find some time just the two of us this weekend, 'cause I know it's been rough with Deacon's illness and all that and...

Mom, I'm good.

Well, I feel like you've been really shutting us out.

Mom, if you don't let me go, I'm gonna be late.

I love you. I'll call you when I get home.

[School bell rings]

5, 6, 7, here we go.

♪ Slow and sweet ♪
♪ that's how I sneak up on you ♪
♪ oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

See, I almost stepped on her... on her hands right there.

Sorry. Right.

I feel like every single time I come down this pathway, like, I'm gonna step on her.

Totally.

But, you know, it's...

Jade.

Jeff?

Okay, ladies, let's take five.

Hmm, wow.

Look at you.

Yeah.

You got a minute?

Hey, mama.

Hey.

Oh, thank god, I'm starving.

This kid's been at it for hours.

Avery's the only one who can get her to stop crying and he's at some damn meeting for "Pitchfork."

Hey, listen, that's great.

[Cadence crying]

Noel's on fire.

He's got big plans for that band.

Yeah, at least somebody's manager's workin'.

It's okay.

I haven't pressed because I thought you wanted to take it easy a little bit, spend some time with the family, you know.

Glenn, I had a baby, okay?

I didn't move to Mars.

I've been locked up here for three weeks and I wanna talk about something else besides diapers, like my career! [Paper rips]

What's going on with the Patsy Cline movie?

Haven't heard a thing since the producers called about you doing the end-credit song.

What? When?

You know, when you were in the hospital.

They're on a tight turnaround, you wanted to spend some time with the baby, so we said no, remember?

Okay, I've had time.

Just call them back and tell them I've got the perfect song.

But you couldn't have possibly written a song in...

Just call 'em back!

[Cadence crying]

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years.

Well, it has.

Congrats, by the way, on all of this.

You still lookin' for credit?

[Scoffs] Well, I did steer you in this direction, which then catapulted you to the top.

By yourself, as it turns out.

Oh.

[Bottle clatters]

But, hey, that's all water under the bridge right?

Mm.

[Glasses clink]

This is why I'm here.

Layla Grant, the perfect guest star for you while you're in town... tremendous voice, wildly talented, alt-country singer/songwriter.

[Jewel case clatters]

I already have an opener.

Three songs.

Who is she to you? A friend? Or a protégée?

Or somethin' else?

[Chuckles] Um...

[Taps case] Just listen to it, okay?

Um, wait, uh...

I'll do you a favor if you do one for me.

I wanna meet Luke Wheeler.

Wow. Does the queen of pop wanna get cozy with the king of country?

No, a fan wants to meet an idol.

And as you recall, I was pushed away from country by my then-boyfriend.

Fiancé.

So we have a deal?

Hey, Buck, I'm at the school right now dropping off Daphne's duffel bag for her field trip.

Okay, that's no problem, but, hey, while I got you, real quick... we have been getting some media requests for the girls since they played the Opry.

Oh, come on, Buck. You know how I feel about that.

Ray? You still there?

Hey, I'm gonna have to call you back.

♪

Today, we take the first steps towards repurposing this long abandoned structure for public use.

But there are a lot of folks behind the scenes who helped make this happen, and for them, I am truly grateful.

Now, as mayor of Nashville, I am committed to making this the most eco-friendly and cleanest city in America.

[Applause] Man and woman: All right!

I assume the funding for my project has come through?

All $500,000 of it.

This is great, everyone. Thank you.

So how you been, Jeff? Holding up?

I guess since you fired me?

You have to know that was purely a business decision.

Yeah, so I... I guess you owe me one.

What?

I want you to meet Jade St. John.

[Scoffs]

She's an old friend, wants a face-to-face with someone she's long admired.

She's gonna be at the Bridgestone.

Yeah, I know. My kid's been all over me about it, which should tell you my level of interest in her brand of whatever...

Look, stop.

Just... just come to the concert, say hello.

Jeff, I don't know her or her music, but I'm pretty sure it's not my cup of whiskey, okay, man? I'm sorry...

Rayna: Hi, y'all.

Woman: See you, Rayna.

Hey.

Hey, Rayna. Didn't know you were rehearsing here.

Oh, no, I was just, uh, checking out Brandy's new set.

Oh.

Y'all doin' some business or...

No. No, I'm more interested in developing new talent.

Well, it's good to have a hobby.

[Chuckles]

See ya, Luke.

Yeah, see ya, Jeff.

Well, I better get back at it.

Can I talk to you for a sec?

Yeah, yeah, sure. Thanks.

Yeah. [Chuckles]

["Spinning Revolver" playing]

♪ Well, a heart ♪
♪ it's a fragile thing hangin' on a string ♪
♪ it don't take much ♪
♪
♪ but when ♪
♪ when it all comes down ♪

'cause it's gonna come down ♪
♪ you're gonna look around and wonder how ♪
♪ you got to where you're standin' right now ♪

Both: ♪ dancing on the devil's stove ♪
♪ playin' with the fire below ♪
♪ pushin' your luck ♪
♪ dippin' your toe ♪
♪ in the water ♪
♪ it's a pedal down to race the train ♪
♪ 'chasin' down a hurricane ♪
♪ put it in a spinnin' revolver ♪

Save the best for last.

Yeah? You think?

No, I know.

[Both chuckle]

[Clears throat] Well, hey, before you pack up, you know, I'm just not quite as sure as you that we got this one locked down yet.

I mean, chorus could use a stronger hook.

Maybe we should take a couple days and, uh...

A couple days?

What are you talking about? Rewriting it?

I just think it could use a little work.

I'm gonna try not to be offended by that.

Look, I'm just...

[Clears throat] I'm trying to be honest.

Good luck with your album.

Wow, when did Colt move back?

I didn't even realize he was living here, no less, going to the same school as the girls.

Yeah, uh, he's... he's been back a few weeks now and...

Well, I saw him at the school today and, uh, actually, he and Maddie were making out pretty heavy.

Well, they are boyfriend and girlfriend.

What?

Just assumed you knew.

Maddie's been comin' out to the ranch now for a few weeks.

I did not know.

Wow, Rayna, I'm sorry, I...

That's okay.

She's been going through it a little bit.

Gotta say, I'm a little bit shocked.

I figured she'd be in hog heaven now that, you know, you and Deacon are able to be together and everything.

It's been complicated, but anyway, I know you gotta get back to your rehearsals.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Sure.

Hey, you don't happen to know if the kids have plans on Saturday night, do you?

Yeah, Colt had me get him tickets to the Jade St. John concert.

Okay. Thanks.

So everybody at this site was just blown away by how your voices blend.

Aw, thank you, I mean, working in a trio, we really get to dig into those 3-part harmonies, it's cool.

Actually, I was, uh, talking about the clip from Louisville that went viral.

I mean, that duet... that was righteous.

Thank you, uh, I mean, personally, I think that without Avery out there anchoring us, it was really kind of lacking.

Well, Ben here and 400,000 others disagree. [Chuckles]

But... but yeah, I mean, it's better with Avery rounding us out.

"Rounding you out"?

But you weren't around for that show?

Yeah, my wife was, uh, delivering our baby.

We were so excited for him, and we were really happy to improvise for just that one show.

Right. Avery, you're pop star Juliette Barnes' baby daddy?

Actually, I'm her husband, and, uh, she's not a pop star, she's a country artist and songwriter.

[Cell phone alert chimes]

And now she's a mom who's, uh, home alone with our 3-week-old.

I'm gonna grab this.

It's, uh, urgent. Excuse me.

[Chair scrapes]

So, you guys used to be a couple, right?

Hey, what's wrong? Is the baby okay?

She's fine. I need you to help me write a song.

Juliette, you texted me it was an emergency.

It is an emergency.

I told the movie producers I would have a song to them for the end credits in 24 hours.

I am in the middle of a very important interview, and this isn't an emergency.

I'll call you after.

[Line disconnects, touch screen clicks]

[Groans]

I take it he's not coming.

No.

But he's not the only songwriter in Nashville.

What in the hell are you doin' talkin' about us singing together like that?

I was just followin' the reporter's lead.

Well, you and him both need to know that we are a band.

And that's the only way I'm staying involved.

You got that?

Where's Ben?

He's payin' the bill.

What? That's it? We're done?

Well, he said he had all he needed so...

For what?

An article on the dynamic duo?

I mean, I may as well have been invisible.

Well, I mean, maybe he just wanted our backstory for context.

I'm sure the article will be all-inclusive.

Why would it be?

I mean, all that guy's seen is that damn video.

He's never even seen us play!

He's right.

Okay, new plan.

We put on a show featuring Triple Exes, and invite him to come hear us play live.

What do you think?

Hey, after that interview, I'm happy to let the music do the talking.

I gotta say, I'm still really disappointed about that Jade St. John concert. I wish we could go...

Mom, I told you, I already had plans.

Yes, you did.

You failed to mention that your plans were with Colt Wheeler, which I know 'cause I saw y'all kissing at school.

And now I know that apparently, you've been dating for weeks and been goin' to the ranch and now you're goin' to this concert.

Pretty much the only thing I don't know is why you've chosen to lie to me about it.

You hate Colt!

I do not hate Colt.

I don't think he makes the best choices sometimes.

Exactly.

Well, he is the boy who posted you as Maddie Claybourne on the lnternet.

Y'all threw that party together...

You think he's this bad influence, but he's not.

That's not true.

You're puttin' words into my mouth.

And, you know, this isn't even really about Colt or the relationship.

This is about the fact that you were not honest with me.

You're such a hypocrite.

Excuse me? All right, if you feel that way about it, then we can have that conversation, but you need to be able to do it in a respectful way.

I don't respect you.

Well, then we have a problem.

[Scoffs]

'Cause if you can't figure out a reasonable way to talk to me, then the natural consequence of that is, this concert is off the table.

And so is me talking to you about anything.

[Door closes]

Well, I told Maddie to talk to her mom, but she said she wasn't ready yet.

Listen, it's not your fault things blew up the way they did.

Yeah, I know, but I still feel bad.

All right, well, since, uh, Maddie can't go to the concert tomorrow night, how 'bout you and I go instead?

Us? At a Jade St. John concert?

Okay, I know I'm not exactly a hot date, but I thought, maybe we grab some dinner before the show, have a little father/son time. You grab Maddie a souvenir.

That might make her smile a little bit.

Okay. Let's do it.

Let's see, what in the world am I gonna wear?

I left all my sparkles at the dry cleaners.

[Chuckles]

[Door opens]

[Cadence fusses]

Hey, stranger.

Yeah, right back at ya.

You ready to work?

Yeah.

How you doin', mommy?

I'm great.

How 'bout you?

I'm fine.

Yeah, but this one... oh, man.

[Singsongy] Here she is.

She's amazing, Juliette.

Can I hold her?

Yeah, of course.

Yeah?

Baby girl, meet your uncle Deacon.

This is Cadence.

All right.

[Chuckles] [Exhales deeply]

[Whispers] Wow.

What do you think? Should we start writin'?

Uh, yeah, I think, first, somebody might need a diaper change. [Chuckles]

Hey, Emily!

Oh, she was leavin' when she let me in.

Really?

Yeah.

[Cadence crying]

Okay, then.

Okay, I will be right back.

All right.

[Cadence cries loudly]

Don't worry, I'm just getting used to this "kids come first" thing, myself.

Teddy: Hey, it's me.

Natasha: You had me seriously worried.

It just took a little longer, but I got it now.

I just... I just need to know where to wire it.

Wire it?!

What do you mean "wire it"?

From a shell account. Can't be traced.

It's... it's to protect both of us.

No.

I need it in cash.

What do you mean, cash?

Look, I know you think I'm being paranoid.

But I'm telling you, if you bury the money off-shore, they'll find it, they'll find me.

If you want me to disappear, bring me the cash.

[Line disconnects, touch screen clicks]

[Slams cell phone]

[Sighs] Having a party, huh?

At least you got something to celebrate.

Yeah, putting on a show tomorrow night at the building so that reporter can hear the triple exes play live.

This dark cloud thing you got goin' about Kevin?

Instead of asking him out, I went with insulting his songwritin'.

Interesting choice.

I don't know. I just thought, if we kept working on the song we did, we'd have more time to...

Just apologize for being a jackass.

Hey, nothing says sorry like a bottle of whiskey. Huh?

[Glass scrapes table]

Just invite him to the show.

There'll be a ton of musicians there, and no one's gonna bat an eye at you two being in the same room together.

Think we need to try a darker through-line.

We've already tried that, Juliette.

You played three minor chords.

What is wrong with you? You're not even tryin' here.

Believe me, I'm tryin'...

You're not doin', you're...

I'm tryin', okay?

You are totally surface here and... and not diggin' into the real emotions.

Sometimes, it just doesn't happen, okay?

You're... you're a little rusty, I'm a little rusty.

That's...

I get I'm a little rusty.

But why the hell would you be rusty?

I've been doin' other things, okay?

What? You're a musician. You write songs.

What other things could you possibly be doin'?

[Cadence crying]

I don't think I'm the one to be doin' this with you, Juliette.

What are you talkin' about?

It's just not workin' out, okay? That's all.

Don't be like this. We... we'll figure it out.

We will find it.

Listen, Juliette, your daughter's crying right now.

Maybe you should just focus on her, okay?

Don't...

Deacon, don't leave.

I gotta go.

Deacon!

Damn it, don't do this to me!

[Door slams]

Maybe we should be looking to pull your investment capital from it.

It's my aunt's business, no way.

And probably more of my money goes to you in a single day than it does to her restaurant chain.

Um, hang on one second, guys, okay?

Jade St. John, Inc.

A lot of livelihoods ride on your success.

Must be a lot of pressure to keep it goin', huh?

Takes up all my time, for sure, but once in a while, I get to do something fun for myself.

So, am I gonna get to meet him?

Yeah, unfortunately, uh, Mr. Wheeler won't be able to make it.

Oh, I'm surprised.

Jeff I used to know could sell anyone on anything.

Oh, I thought the Jeff you knew wasn't good enough, since you obviously saw the need to trade up.

But look, I still think Layla should open for you.

Okay, she's young, she's beautiful, crazy talented.

Have her there tomorrow by 5:00 for sound check, okay?

You doing this out of guilt?

Maybe, but she better be good.

[Laughs] I think it's amazing that Layla got the opener.

[Door opens]

I still can't quite figure out how she pulled it off.

All right, thank you. I gotta go. Yeah, bye.

[Door closes]

Hi.

[Touch screen clicks]

Hey.

Well, I think I might've gotten to the bottom of some of Maddie's behavior today.

What's that?

Turns out she's been dating Colt.

Wheeler?

Yeah.

And when I tried to bring it up to her, I mean, she just... she hit the roof.

This is exactly what I was worried about.

She's acting out because she's angry because she's dealing with these things that she should not have to be dealing with, Rayna.

This could have nothin' to do with you.

I mean, really, don't... don't put that on yourself.

Too late.

How was the session with Juliette?

I shouldn't have gone.

I couldn't come up with anything and she's askin' me what's wrong and sayin' I'm not bein' real 'cause she wants to write this sad-ass song that I... I can't go there right now, you know?

'Cause that's all I got playin' in my damn head all day.

I understand. You don't want everybody to know all this.

I just...

[Inhales deeply]

I just don't want it rippin' you apart.

Tell you... I wish I'd never told anybody.

Well, you did.

And this is what is true for you now and you've always told the truth.

Let me be there for you.

I'm your family.

The girls are, too. Come be home with us.

[Whispers] I can't.

I can't do that. Everything's changed, Rayna.

It hasn't changed.

Yeah, it is all changed.

Not between us.

The way you... it's all we think about, it's all Maddie sees.

And I just can't... I can't do it 24/7. I'm sorry.

[Door opens]

Will.

Look, I... I'm sorry about yesterday.

I listened to the song, like, a hundred times, and it's great.

I don't know why I was such a... um, I don't know, maybe the stress of the album.

Yeah, maybe that was it.

Well, anyway, I just wanted to apologize.

And I did. So... I...

Guess I'll... I'll go. [Claps hands]

Oh! Uh... [Chuckles]

I... I was wonderin' if maybe... um, well, see this guy that I'm living with, um, well, I mean, I'm not living with, like, like, that kind of living with.

It's just, you know, it's this roommate situation.

Um, anyway, this guy Gunnar Scott...

Yeah, k*ller songwriter.

Yeah, he's, um, he's playing with his band at the Buildin' tonight and, uh, if you're free and you wanna come, you should.

Okay. [Claps hands]

I'll see ya.

Maybe.

♪

[Sighs]

Got her down.

Hopefully, she'll sleep for a few hours.

Listen, I'm... I'm sorry that I couldn't help yesterday, but I have a little time now if you want me to...

A little time?

Yeah, it's kinda last minute, but that reporter never really got to see us play live.

So the band decided to throw a party.

Tonight? That sounds fun.

Yeah, I'm gonna head over in a little bit, help set up.

Good and maybe being around some grown-ups will help shake somethin' loose, I can actually finish this song.

What time does the party start?

Uh, around 7:00.

But...

But what?

Well, it's just that...

We're trying to make this about the band, you know, about... about me being in the band in particular.

And this reporter is more interested in my celebrity marriage than my music.

Hmm.

Okay, so you think that if I go, you'll just become Mr. Juliette Barnes, is that right?

That's why you don't want me to come?

Babe, if it were any other party, of course.

But tonight, I think I should go solo.

I mean, we don't even have a sitter, anyway.

Do you know what, Avery? Just... fine!

Go to your stupid party and go get featured on some damn web site and go get all this momentum for your career, and I'll just sit here like a blob, and be an unemployed milkin' machine!

[Sighs] Babe...

♪

Hey, hey.

Hi!

There she is! I'm really glad you came.

Oh, my gosh. How did you pull this off?

Do you know her or something?

No, actually, I... I did not make it happen at all.

Um, my manager did.

Did you sign with somebody? When? Who?

Uh, Jeff Fordham.

I'm sorry. I... I really know that I should've told you sooner.

I was just afraid that you would drop me.

I definitely don't believe in that choice, but it is your choice, so...

Yeah, thanks, um, I just... I think that he's really good.

I mean, look what he's done, you know?

I, um...

I'm very aware of what he's capable of doing.

Listen, if we're gonna be in this relationship, we're going to need to have an open line of communication because I'm not su...

[Knock on door]

We're ready for you, Layla.

We will.

Listen, you go k*ll it out there.

I'll see you later, okay?

Okay.

I'll be watching.

All right.

Okay.

Thanks.

["It's All That You Know" playing]

♪ Don't ever mistake her ♪

Thanks.

♪ She's not what she looks ♪

This is really cool, man. Uh, thanks.

Yeah, looking forward to the show.

Yeah. You've, uh, been in Nashville long?

Uh, little over a year.

Yeah, came for the position, but I really like it here.

Great town, great music.

How 'bout you?

A few years, yeah.

Doctor dating a musician.

How you two meet, anyway?

Uh, well, actually...

I lost you for a second there.

Just gettin' us our drinks.

Thank you. Oh, there's someone I really want you to meet.

Gotcha, and, uh, to answer your question, we met through a mutual friend.

♪ It to go ♪
♪ it to go, it to go ♪
♪

Mom's not home.

Yeah, I know. She texted me.

Why?

Does she think I'm gonna sneak out?

Can't blame her for that.

[Keys clatter]

You know, all this time, I thought you were stayin' away from here 'cause of me.

Turns out it was 'cause you got a boyfriend.

I get that.

Why'd you have to lie about it?

Because mom disapproves of Colt.

And you both hate me going and hangin' out at Luke's even though it's easier for me there.

It's just... being with you right now makes me really sad.

You've talked to him about it?

Yeah, but don't worry. I mean, made him promise not to tell anyone.

I know it embarrasses you.

[Scoffs]

You think having cancer embarrasses me?

Isn't that why you keep it a secret?

I don't know, I guess, I just...

You know, don't want people to look at me funny or... or... feelin' sorry for me or... not makin' direct eye contact.

I guess there's no reason to hide something you shouldn't be ashamed of anyway, huh?

I'm really sorry for the sneaking around and the lying.

Thank you.

Maybe there's somebody else you should apologize to?

♪
♪ my heart ♪
♪ keeps on breaking but ♪
♪ I won't ♪
♪ I won't give up ♪
♪ and love might ♪
♪ keep me waitin', but my heart don't know ♪
♪ my heart don't know ♪

Surprise.

I can't believe she ever went with you for a second considering what happened to her on your watch.

You were wrong about me.

[Scoffs]

I am good for Layla. I have been good for her.

Because I am the one who suggested she sign with Highway 65.

I am the one who put her song on iTunes.

And I am the one who is making this happen right now.

"I," "I," "I."

It's not about you.

You might've gotten her in the door here... this is her.

She's makin' this happen. It's her talent.

That's what she's got.

I cannot wait for her to realize what a washed-up bottom-feeder you are, exploiting other people's hard work.

Said the label head.

It's pretty different, I'd say.

I mean, I'm an artist first.

I have a little bit of insight into what she might need, even if she doesn't.

So just consider yourself warned...

[Cell phone rings]

'Cause managers get fired every single day.

Enjoy this.

♪ Don't know when to stop ♪
♪ whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ it don't know when to stop ♪
♪ whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ don't know when to stop ♪

[Cheering]

I just wanna tell you I'm really sorry.

I don't think it was cool that you found out about Colt the way you did.

I totally should've told you before instead of lying to you about it.

I really appreciate hearin' that.

Well, since I can't come to the concert tonight, do you think that you could get me a Jade St. John t-shirt?

Yeah, I can pull that off.

Will you put Deacon on for a second, please?

Yeah, here he is.

Hey.

Hey, thank you for going over there and talking to her.

You got it. I tell you what, she really is sorry.

And I'm sorry, too.

I shouldn't have run out like that.

I don't wanna run from this...

Or from you or from... hell, anybody.

You know, nothing in the world makes me happier than hearing you say that.

And this illness is your truth.

And you can tell it whenever you damn well please.

You know, they got a saying in the program, you're only as sick as your secrets.

Right now, I'm pretty sick of being sick.

Well, I'm sick of missin' you.

So will you do me a favor and bring our daughter over to Bridgestone?

I can do that.

[Cadence crying]

[Loud crying]

[Crying continues]

[Cheers and applause]

[Amplified voice] All right, this next song's by our secret w*apon... Mr. Avery Barkley.

[Cheers and applause]

Thank y'all!

Thanks again for comin' out.

[Playing "On the Rail"]

♪ Set your sights high ♪
♪ keep your head low ♪
♪
♪ nail that old door down and bust out the window ♪
♪

Avery & Scarlett: ♪ it's gonna be ♪
♪ a cold day deep in hell ♪
♪

Gunnar, Avery, and Scarlett: ♪ before they come ♪
♪ and ride me ♪

Avery: ♪ on a rail ♪
♪ ah, ah, ah ♪
♪ ah, ah ♪
♪ ride me on a rail ♪
♪ looks like I'm holed up once again ♪
♪ ride me on the rail ♪
♪ oh, lord, forgive me for my sins ♪

You know, I hope that wherever you go, you can start over.

Put this whole life behind you.

[Zips bag]

Good-bye, Natasha.

You're a good man, Teddy.

Maybe now I can be.

[Door opens]

Hell of a band, seriously.

Glad you feel that way. Thanks again for coming out.

Thank you. [Laughs]

Let me know when you're on the road, where you're playin'.

We will. Thank you.

I'll send you the piece.

I'd say that was mission accomplished.

Yep! [Laughs]

I don't know about you all, but I'm finally ready to be a part of this here party.

Drinks, huh?

I really can't.

Juliette's had the baby all day, and I should relieve her.

Can I get a rain check?

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Sure.

All right, see you.

All right.

That was, uh, whoo!

Hey, that was amazing!

[Giggles] Thank you.

Oh! Oh, my gosh.

Well, I thought so, too.

♪

Great show, man, really.

Yeah, thanks. I'm gonna go, uh, go mingle.

All right.

♪

Hey, you really that hard up you gotta sneak food outta here?

No, look, it's got Jade's logo on it, and I just thought Maddie would like it.

Well, I'll... I'll give you an "A" for the idea, but a "D" for execution.

Just get her something nice from the merch table.

Hi, honey.

Hey, mom.

Oh, my gosh. Thank you so much for letting me come.

I... I can't believe that you changed your mind.

You're welcome.

I'm happy to see you smilin'.

Well, I am.

Good.

Thank you.

All right, Colt, you can come out of hiding.

Here she is.

Hey.

This is for you.

Thank you.

That's awesome.

Y'all have fun tonight.

Not too much fun.

Okay. Thanks, Ms. Jaymes.

Hey, you two take the tickets, front and center.

Are you sure?

Yeah, yeah. I... I'm fine hanging out back here.

Okay. Thanks, Dad.

Thank you.

Yeah, have fun.

Thank you.

Thanks for talking yesterday.

Oh, yeah, I'm sure there'll be more discussions to come.

Oh, I'm sure. [Chuckles]

Hey, Deacon.

Uh...

Think somebody's looking for you.

♪

Hello! Juliette?

Hi.

Uh, who are you?

I'm the nanny.

The what?

Oh, good. You've met Perla.

Yeah. Yeah.

Could you excuse us just... just one second?

Isn't she great?

[Lowered voice] What the hell is going on?

You hired a nanny? When? Like, two hours ago?

Right? I know. Isn't it amazing how these companies... they can just hook you up with someone in two seconds?

We've never even talked about hiring a nanny.

Well, I figured with you gone every 10 minutes with your band and me getting back to work...

Oh.

I just don't see how this is gonna work without a live-in.

Wait, she's gonna live here?

Why are you so mad about this?

I don't know. Maybe because we're supposed to make these decisions together.

[Sighs]

Juliette, it's called being married!

You know what, Avery? I don't have time for this.

I have a song to go finish.

[Sighs]

Of all the boys in Nashville...

[laughs]

I think he's a good kid, though, and we know ours is.

Yeah, we do.

How you feelin'? You wanna stay for this?

Feel a little tired.

Why don't we just head on home?

First, I think, there's somebody I need to talk to.

Rayna: Okay.

I'll meet you at home.

Yeah.

♪

[Indistinct conversations]

Got a sec?

Should I be puttin' my hands up?

No, I just wanted to have a word with you.

Yeah.

Okay, so, uh, since our kids are dating now, I figure you should know, turns out I have cancer.

Deacon, I'm so sorry, truly.

U... um, if there's anything I can do, well...

I'm intendin' to fight it and I'm gonna win, too.

But it's been hard for Maddie, so it's meant a whole lot that she's had, you know, somewhere to go to.

She's welcome anytime.

Thanks.

Deacon...

Um...

You b*at this thing, brother.

You got a lot to live for.

That I do.

[Cheers and applause]

Announcer: [Amplified voice] Nashville welcomes Jade St. John!

[Cheers and applause]

♪ Baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪
♪
♪ listen ♪
♪ I... ♪
♪ Know what you're used to ♪
♪ but tell 'em to step aside ♪
♪ mm-hmm ♪
♪ 'cause you put a spell on me ♪
♪ and I can't help but find you ♪
♪ oh, let me remind you ♪
♪ baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪
♪
♪ and I'm comin' ♪
♪ baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪
♪ oh ♪
♪ now slow and sweet ♪
♪ that's how I sneak up on you ♪
♪ oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ and when the smoke clears ♪
♪ don't say I didn't warn you ♪
♪ oh, need I inform you ♪
♪ baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪
♪ whoa ♪

She's seriously amazing.

♪ Oh ♪
♪ oh ♪
♪ oh ♪
♪ oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ 'cause I want you ♪
♪ I'm gonna get you ♪
♪ ain't no question, baby, since I met you ♪
♪ ooh, if I want you ♪
♪ I'm gonna get you ♪
♪ ain't no question ♪
♪ since I met you ♪
♪ if I want you ♪
♪ I'm gonna get you ♪
♪ ain't no question, baby ♪

Jeff, I think I might have to take you up on that introduction.

♪ I'm gonna get you ♪
♪ ain't no question ♪
♪ since I met you, met you ♪
♪ oh, baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ 'cause I-I-I-I-I'm the real thing ♪
♪ yeah ♪
♪ and I'm comin' ♪
♪ baby, I'm comin', better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪
♪ oh, and I'm a-comin' ♪
♪ baby, I'm coming better ready yourself ♪
♪ be lookin' for me ♪

'cause I'm the real thing ♪

[Cheers and applause]

So why'd you leave the party?

I'm not much in the mood for socializing.

Hey, if you'd rather be alone...

Mmm, no, no, no, don't go. Uh, to be honest, that's the part I'm struggling with is, uh, you know, the songs are all written and done, but I guess I didn't want our time together to come to an end.

[Sighs]

You know, I didn't just come over this morning to apologize.

I came over...

[Sighs] I came over to ask you out.

I don't... I don't know if you knew that I was...

And... and... not that I want people to know because I don't...

I knew.

Least, I suspected.

But I didn't know that you were interested.

Are you?

All right, see you guys tomorrow.

Woman: Thank you, Jade.

Hello.

I've been into you a long time, Luke Wheeler.

Oh, well, uh, I'm flattered, and while I've only been a fan of yours for a few hours, I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a long fascination. Cheers.

[Glasses clink]

Congratulations. Great show.

Thank you.

Pretty impressed.

Thank you.

She really hurt you, didn't she?

[Indistinct conversations]

Well, this could not have been easy, so...

Thanks.

You're welcome.

[Siren whoops]

[Police radio chatter, door closes]

Okay, Natasha, up on your feet. Let's get this done.

Unbutton.

You promised me immunity.

You'll get it.

Woman: Did you guys count it? Is it all there?

Everything's accounted for. Let's book it into evidence.

Well, hi.

Hi.

Uh, where's my wife?

Oh, she left a little while ago.

What?

Where'd she go?

Um, I'm not sure.

And then we had to walk all the way back.

So instead of, like, a 5-mile hike, it was, like, 8.

I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

You know, I think this is, like, the 10th day in a row you've been here for breakfast.

Why don't you just move in?

You'd want me to move in?

Sure.

You're here all the time anyways.

It's an interesting idea.

Well, we should think about that.

Yeah.

[Chuckles]

You got any idea why he wanted to meet us?

No idea.

You know, Ben was really psyched about the band last night, and I am, too.

Me, too. We're good.

All three of us.

Hey.

Hey. [Sighs]

[Singsongy] Hello.

[Groans]

Is everything okay?

Oh! No.

I gotta quit the band.

What? Why?

It's just... I think for the baby's sake, it's better if I'm close to home.

Sorry, this is crazy early, even for you.

I told the producers I'd be in L.A. by 11:00 so I could play 'em the song myself.

Well, you said you'd write one fast, then you did.

Is Avery okay alone with the baby?

Of course.

You know, I don't understand why women say you can't have it all.

We've got everything worked out.