Out of Time (2024)

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Six.

Seven.

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Nine.

10...

One, two, three,

four, five, six,

seven, eight, nine,

10...

One, two, three, four...

One, two, three,

four, five...

One,

two,

three...

Access denied.

Baby...

The number of confirmed

cases of Pueri's disease

continues to drop.

It is still medically unknown

as to why this disease

affects younger age groups.

But scientists continue

to seek answers

based on data available.

Dedwen Pharmaceuticals

has been the only biomedical

American company

under government contract

with FDA approvals

for remedy that stabilizes--

-Hi.

-Hi.

Even though I haven't

had the urge,

there are some days where the...

slightest thing

can set me off track.

And it frustrates me...

because then, I realize how

much further I have to go.

Mona, never take for granted

how far you've come.

Remember the goal isn't just

to finish the program.

What's the lesson in that?

Overcoming addiction...

and creating a better life

for yourself.

For Bryce,

that's all that matters.

You are making a choice,

and you are choosing

sobriety every day.

That means a lot.

What's on your mind?

Come on, you can tell me.

We've built this trust.

It's not my place to judge.

I wasted it.

I wasted it. I...

I should have been there

for my baby boy,

but instead I was off drinking.

Don't think like that.

Now we sometimes deal

with circumstances

beyond our control.

Cal would be so disappointed

in me.

You were a young mother...

who all of a sudden

had to deal with raising a child

on her own all through grief.

But I'm not the only person

that's ever lost someone

while on active duty.

Comparing your journey

to someone else's experience

only brings unnecessary pain.

Now you did

what you had to to cope.

I'm not saying it's right.

But comparing your trauma

to someone else's experience,

it only does

a disservice to you.

What matters is you decided

to make that change.

Mm-hmm.

But it was too late.

I never truly got to be present

for my baby boy.

That disease took him away

from me.

In a way...

I say this as your wake-up call.

Pueri is a new disease.

We don't have precedent

for something of this magnitude.

I understand.

Camilla.

I am so sorry.

Oh, I didn't mean

to be insensitive.

I'm sorry.

Oh my...

How are you coping?

I...

Throw myself into my work.

In hopes of preventing

other mothers

from having to go through

what I had to go through.

Listen...

With the medical data

that we've been tracking

for the last two years,

hopefully

in the next year or two,

we'll be able

to put this disease behind us.

Any day now, he'll come home.

Believe.

He'll make it home.

Yes.

Otherwise...

what's all this for?

Hello, this is Mona Cress.

Hi, Mona.

We're calling about Bryce.

Yeah. Is everything okay?

We've got some good news.

Bryce seems to be responding

well to his treatment.

To free up some space,

we'll need to release him

and send him home

for monitoring.

Are you sure it's not too soon?

We've done all we can

for him at this stage.

With his vitals stabilized,

we see no need to keep

him in intensive care.

The doctor thinks

it's best to get him home

for ongoing

long-term treatment.

We'll send him

with a three-month

supply of Heladoxin.

As long as you keep

to his daily buccal dose,

there'll be no issues.

He cannot miss a dose.

Understood.

When can I bring my baby home?

We will discharge him Friday.

Mona, are you still there?

Mm-hmm.

I get to bring my baby home.

There's one more thing.

We see that you still have

an outstanding balance

on your account, would you like

to take care of it now?

Um... That's all right.

I'll cover it later.

I'm sorry to push, but it has

been flagged in our system

and a small amount

will prevent it

from going to collections.

Thank you.

I'll take care of it later.

Everything okay?

Bryce is coming home.

My son, he's coming home!

Oh, well, great news!

Yes. Hey, and to celebrate,

I've got even better news.

Meet me in the conference room

at 15.

You're not gonna want

to miss this.

Um, Rob.

This morning, I was having

access issues

when trying to confirm

the inventory counts

-for the Northwestern--

-Don't worry about it.

We got it all under control.

Well, it's kind of my job

to worry about it--

We had inventory concerns,

all right?

So we dialed back access,

that's all.

Now, anything else?

Did we get a new client?

A new client?

Well, I saw this woman

here this morning

with a camel coat on.

Oh, Lynn, she runs Pultus.

Aren't they a competitor?

Well, I've got this

little side project

that's about to take off,

and, of course, Lynn wants in.

But this one?

This one's too good to share.

What's that all about?

Ooh, you ask a lot

of good questions.

And all that's gotta wait.

Now, don't forget, conference

room, 15 minutes.

Great.

Good afternoon, Dedwen staff.

Thank you for attending

this impromptu

meeting on Heladoxin.

It's good to have you here.

All right, now I'm going

to start with,

you know, three years ago,

our nation experienced

one of the scariest epidemics

that we have ever known.

It was a weird time.

Young children, kids,

predominantly between

the ages of three and six,

were the only ones

being affected.

But thanks to our brilliant

Dedwen scientists

and support from the government,

we were able to get Heladoxin

into every single hospital.

In the last two years, Heladoxin

has been pivotal

in stabilizing these

harmful symptoms

so that we can help treat

these young kids.

Who's to say one day, Heladoxin

won't be the cure?

Yeah.

In the past year,

our very own Mona Cress

has been actively engaging

in our community of patients.

Through her help,

we've been able to

measure the usage

on the data of Heladoxin.

Her reports are the voice

of our customers

and help keep us informed.

Through her research, we've

been able to track

our early access success rates

since we've launched.

Mona.

Sadly, with most of the epidemic

under control,

our government contract

will be expiring.

Oh.

I know. I know.

I'm proud to announce today

that we are going directly

to the customer.

And as the only

pharmaceutical company

with a 20-year patent,

that puts us clearly

in the driver's seat.

Now, so what does this mean for

Dedwen Pharmaceuticals,

you may ask?

I got good news

and I got bad news.

What do you want first?

The bad news.

Okay.

The bad news is,

with our government contract

ending,

we no longer have the subsidies

to help cover

our ongoing costs of production

and distribution.

Whoa!

Mm-hmm.

Well, what about our jobs?

Okay.

However, the good news is,

we get to control the price,

so everyone's job is safe,

and we get to continue

production.

Right?

Well, that's good.

So what's changing?

Well.

As the only buccal-administered

medication on the market

to keep us in operation

and to cover

our preeminent expenses,

finance has established a retail

price for Heladoxin at $800.

What?

For each prescription?

For each pill. For everyone!

Rob!

People can't afford that.

We can't afford that.

Do the people know about this?

Our PR department

is already in full swing

educating the public

on why this is such a bold

and yet important move

for the future of medicine.

Now we've had to make some

very arduous decisions here,

but this is what we need

to propel us...

into a multi-billion dollar

level company.

What we need or what you need?

This is how you run

a successful business.

Now, if you don't like that,

there's the door.

The next medication

that is just--

I cannot believe you.

Oh, my God.

I gotta call you back.

What is it?

I don't know

what kind of a sick joke

you think you're playing

by making a pill,

a pill cost $800?

Who exactly do you think

can afford that?

It takes money, okay?

To cover R&D.

That is how drugs are made.

With two years

of helpful research,

we have been able

to produce efficiently

while on government subsidy.

To make a pill $800?

We're supposed to be more

competent than that.

Listen, a bigger budget

means a better product.

Putting their full weight

behind Heladoxin...

can only make it better.

Can't you see?

Rob, please think of

all the people--

Oh my god. This is so above

your understanding.

-You have exclusive rights.

-Yes.

-You have a patent.

-Uh-huh.

No one else can make this

for another 10 years.

You have no competition.

That's why this is so brilliant!

Don't you understand?

Think about it!

Imagine if we had to deal with

competing pharmaceuticals!

What kind of crap product

would that produce?

None of this feels right.

What am I supposed

to tell people?

Rob.

How am I supposed to

take care of my son?

Your son is just getting

out of the hospital.

They're gonna give him

a few months supply.

You're gonna be just fine.

But then after that, then what?

What am I supposed to do then?

Okay, this is not about you.

The hell it ain't!

Mona!

Get me those patient reports

for the board.

And don't do anything stupid.

Patient reports.

You have a really nice office.

Leona, how did you get in here?

Is it true?

What?

They were saying on the radio.

Leona, I don't have

time for this.

Are they taking Heladoxin

off the market?

Not off the market.

Our government contract is over.

So in order to get access

to Heladoxin,

you have to pay for it.

Out of pocket.

And how much will that be?

We don't know yet.

Leona, why are you here?

I need a job.

What happened?

I guess when a bar finds out

that you're in "the program,"

they don't like that news

very much.

Why would you put yourself

in that situation?

I'm sorry.

Not all of us

have a perfect life

or a perfect job.

But a bar, Leona?

Everyone thinks

that I have no self-control.

I got caught drinking

and driving one time,

and now I'm an alcoholic.

I didn't mean it like that.

Look.

I just need something to help me

take care of my brother.

Will you help me or not?

Um...

My son is getting out

of the hospital soon,

and I'll need some

support, so...

Mmm.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

You haven't even heard

the rest of it.

Yes, yes, I'll take it!

Wait.

We've got to stick together.

You won't regret this.

Yes.

Okay.

-Mona Cress?

-Yes.

Miss Kneeves will see you.

Oh.

Thank you.

Mona.

-It's Mona, right?

-Yes.

You must understand

how hectic days can be.

Back to back,

everybody needs me,

but I can't possibly

make time for everyone.

Did someone offer you

something to drink?

No, but I'm okay.

Oh, what is wrong

with these people?

They really should know better.

No, really. I'm fine.

Oh.

They are busy, busy, busy.

We just finished organizing

a race for the cure.

You know, for the kids.

That's why

they're all distracted.

I think I heard about that.

How'd it go?

It was great.

This was our best year yet.

We raised 2.3 million dollars.

Can you believe that?

Think of how many children

that will help.

Impressive.

And congratulations on going

public with your foundation.

Oh, it's nothing really.

We do it all for the kids.

It's so terrible.

I want this effort

to go a long way

toward benefiting them.

And becoming a public charity

is just another way

of reaching a wider audience.

I'm sure it will.

I had a chance to read

about your research

and your philanthropic programs.

You are doing a lot

of good things,

and I just wish

we had more people like you.

Oh, you're so kind.

And I did a little reading

on you as well.

I was amazed to find out

you were the first

in your family to go to college.

Yes.

-Impressive.

-Thank you.

You know, you remind me

of my grandmother.

She was also a mover and

shaker of her time.

It wasn't normal for women

to win an education back then.

And yet, she persisted.

There's so much pressure

that comes with being the first.

But having women like that

in our lives,

women like you, women like me,

we've got to support each other.

Yes.

But, I'm sure you're not here

to talk about

all my great achievements.

Right.

Um...

Mm.

This isn't easy.

And I...

I really shouldn't be here.

But...

what if I told you

I had information

that could help Pultus

do more good in the world?

Now this has become

my most interesting

unplanned business meeting

of the day.

As you've probably heard,

Dedwen plans to go straight

to market with Heladoxin.

That's right. I've been trying

to negotiate with Rob,

but he's been so challenging

to work with.

And what's worse

is the markup is ridiculous.

He'll be pricing people out,

and that's just unethical.

True that people

will be priced out,

but it's not ill*gal.

What does this have

to do with me?

What if I were to get you

access to the patent?

Ah!

Stop right there.

You were just talking

about ethics

and now you're willing

to sell me the patent?

No, no, no, no, it's

not for sale.

Look, I know

that you're still trying

to figure out comparables

for Heladoxin.

I can shorten

your discovery period

by sharing the patent with you.

Why would you do that?

Without competition,

Dedwen has too much control.

But if you were to go to market,

then I'm hoping that it'll make

Heladixin affordable

for everyone.

At the current price,

I just worry that a lot of kids

won't make it.

Why are you doing this?

Do you have kids?

No.

Well.

A lot of families

still rely on Heladoxin.

And once their current

supply runs out,

there's no way they're going

to be able to afford

what Rob is putting out there.

Then, children will die.

We can't let that happen.

How much do you want for this?

It's really not about the money.

I'm just trying to level

the playing field.

Really.

This is extremely brave of you.

And bold.

It's risky.

I wouldn't feel right

putting you

in this sort of situation.

I understand.

But let me at least

compensate you.

Two million.

You know, for your trouble.

Oh, um...

You know what?

I really shouldn't be here.

I'm sorry for wasting your time.

This was a mistake.

If you change your mind,

you know where to find me.

Okay, so...

You move his arms like this.

Okay?

And then you move

his legs like this.

You're going to bend it

at the knee.

And this is just to make sure

that his blood is circulated.

And then you try.

Yeah, kind of bring it up,

bring it up like this again.

Yeah, there you go.

Oh, um...

Oh, this is his feeding tube.

-Okay.

-Oh.

You know, he reminds me

of my brother.

Oh, how old is your brother?

He'll be turning five

in a couple of months.

Okay.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't know.

It's fine.

Is he in recovery?

He's been struggling

since I had to take him

out of the hospital.

I'm sorry to hear that.

It's not your fault.

Well, if there's

anything you need

just let me know.

Well, that's why

I've been trying

to take as many jobs

as possible,

so that I can afford

his medication.

Well, what about school?

There's no time

for that right now.

But maybe one day.

He's lucky to have a mom

like you.

No, really.

The way you love him,

I wish I had that growing up.

Oh.

Well, consider yourself

part of my family now.

We should go over

his medication.

Okay, so you just give these

to him twice a day.

You take the pill

and you place it

between his cheek and his gum.

Yep. I'm familiar.

Right.

I'm sorry. I forgot.

Okay, well, we'll keep

these two here for now.

And I'll take this one

with me to work.

Okay.

All right, any questions?

-Anything?

-Nope.

All right. Good. Well,

thank you so much for coming.

Actually, I did want

to ask about payment.

Oh, yeah, sure.

It'll be monthly and in cash.

Is that okay with you?

Yeah, that is great.

It works out even better.

Awesome. Well...

thank you for coming

by on such short notice.

Yeah, of course.

I'll see you out.

Alright.

Mm, yeah.

That's extremely high.

Most is past due. Yeah, I know.

You're k*lling me.

Mona?

Yeah?

-Hey, I had a question.

-Mm-hmm.

Would I be able

to get an advance?

An advance?

Never mind.

Forget I asked.

No, no, no, no, hold on.

Hold on.

I'll see what I got.

Sure got something.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine,

you know, just something

came up.

Okay.

Well, I don't have much, but...

This'll be fine.

Okay.

Thanks.

Wait.

How did Bryce do today?

He did well.

Yeah, we got through

his stretches,

and we got through his breathing

too, but no issues.

Thank you

for taking care of my baby.

No problem.

Really?

Have you given any more

thought to my offer?

Don't worry.

Rob has no idea.

It's still our little secret.

I shouldn't have come

to you in the first place.

I'm sorry you were right.

It was unethical

and out of character.

It was just stupid of me.

I don't know

what I was thinking.

You were thinking

about the children.

Nothing that prick up there

would understand.

Look, I really appreciate

your persistence,

but I really need

to be getting to work now.

Two million dollars.

You would be able

to take care of your son

and get away from this place.

But that offer

won't be available for long.

Hi, this is Mona.

Hi Mona, it's Mary,

your neighbor.

Oh, I didn't recognize

your number.

Sorry, is everything okay?

I hope so.

I just saw your nanny

leave in a hurry.

I didn't see Bryce, so

I thought I'd call you

in case there's something

wrong.

Okay, well, thank you,

Mary, I appreciate it.

I will reach out to Leona now.

Mm-mm.

Thank you, bye bye.

Hello. Please leave

your message after the...

The number you have dialed

is temporarily unavailable.

What the...

-Oh! Sorry.

-So sorry.

-Oh.

-Oh, Mona,

I just got

the doctor's contact list

for the Bexatrin promos.

The what?

The Bexatrin promos.

You know, for the board

presentation.

We don't have a drug

by that name.

Who ordered that?

Rob did.

It might have just

came out of R&D.

You'll probably get

the brief later.

Okay, well, I gotta go.

I got an emergency.

But I'll check in

with Rob later.

Sounds good.

Leona!

Leona!

Leona!

Baby.

Where is she?

Why you did not leave

my baby here.

Leona!

She didn't.

Okay.

Oh!

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

No!

Oh, my God.

Ooh...

Leona, where are you?

Leave my baby here by himself?

Come on.

Where is it?

Where is it?

Leona!

Leona!

Leona!

Leona, I know you're in there.

Leona, open up and let me in!

Leona!

Leona!

Leona, let me in!

If you you don't open

up this door...

Open it.

Come on, open it.

-Leona.

-Mona.

I- I...

Let me in.

Let me in.

Let me in right now. Leona!

-I don't know...

-If you don't open this door...

I don't have it!

Open this door right now!

Where is it?

Fine, I'll look for it myself.

Look, I don't know what

you're looking for,

but I don't have it.

You don't have what, Leona?

You need to leave right now.

Mona, you need to leave or...

I'll call the police.

I'm serious.

Where is it?

I'm calling the police!

You steal from my son,

and you want to call

the police on me?

Oh!

You don't have any proof.

I don't have proof!

I trusted you with him.

I trusted you in my house

and you steal from me!

Okay.

Leona.

Bryce needs his medication.

Please.

Please just give it to me.

Just take him to the hospital.

They can take care of him there.

And then what?

I take him to the hospital

and then what, Leona?

He still needs his medication.

I don't know.

Please, Leona.

At least you can afford

to make sure he's okay.

I don't have anyone.

I had no choice.

You had no choice.

Hm.

Leona...

who's it for?

Is it for your brother?

You won't understand.

Oh, but I do.

I do understand.

Believe me.

Believe me, I understand.

But Bryce still needs

his medication.

Please don't do this to us.

-Don't do it to Bryce.

-Mona.

I already told you.

I don't have it.

You need to leave now or...

Please, just... just...

I'll call the police.

Really?

You're wrong.

You are wrong and you know it.

It's not right.

It's not right.

One...

Hello?

Hello?

Hello, is anyone back there?

-Hi.

-Can I help you?

Yes. I was hoping to get

a medication refill.

When was it called in?

It wasn't.

You see, my son's medication,

it was stolen

and I was hoping

to get it refilled

as soon as possible.

Well, let's see what we can do.

What's it called?

Heladoxin.

That requires a prescription.

Right, and I have one.

So then where is it?

Well, I just told you

it was stolen.

I'm sorry.

It was stolen.

There's nothing

I can do for you.

But my son needs his medication.

Unless you have a prescription

called in by your doctor.

I can't issue anything.

Please.

Okay.

I work at Dedwen

Pharmaceuticals,

and I can get you access

to medication.

Good day, ma'am.

No, no, no, no, no, please.

I cannot leave here without it.

Please, please.

No, no, okay. Okay,

I'm gone, okay?

I'm gone. Okay.

Okay.

Woah!

Hope there wasn't anything

important down there.

Just my life.

Where are you going?

To take care of my son.

Hmm.

f*ck it!

I'm glad you came back.

Do we still have a deal?

Where's the patent?

Don't be shy. Hand it over.

Lynn.

How do I know I can trust you?

Oh, shh, please.

Ooh.

You came through, Mona.

It's all there.

Good.

So, we're good here?

You've done well.

I know a lot of people

who would be pleased.

What's wrong?

I thought this would be more

of a joyous occasion.

I almost lost my son today.

So...

I really need this to work.

We have the information

we need now.

But it will still

take some time.

How much time?

It's hard to say.

Lynn, I did not risk my

job and blow up my life

for no answers.

Mona, darling.

You seem like

you've had a rough day.

Why don't you go home

and I'll talk to my team

about expediting the process.

Lynn, what if we get caught?

My lawyers get paid to worry.

What do you want to hear?

It's been a pleasure

doing business with you.

Miss Cress, we've been

waiting for you.

Oh?

Please, follow me.

Um...

You wanted to see me?

Yeah.

Sorry for the alarm,

but we've got to be

on high alert.

Why?

Well, we've been notified

of a security breach.

So we're taking

extra precautions

and being super cautious

about what goes in

and out of this building.

And who.

What kind of security breach?

Well, that is classified

for the moment.

And will remain as such

until we can be assured

that our interests and

our assets are secure.

Is there anything

you need for me to do?

Well, we will be assessing

everyone's hardware

to make sure there are

no other leaks.

And properly protecting them

from future mishaps.

Oh.

Yeah, that's standard procedure.

Anything else?

Thank you.

Actually, I was wondering,

are we working on any

new drug concepts?

Where'd you hear that from?

It's been a while

since we introduced

a new product.

Just thought it was time,

that's all.

Pfft.

Hello. How may I

entertain your call?

Hi, yes.

Lynn Kneeves, please.

Please hold.

This is Lynn.

Rob just found out that there

was a security breach

and they're doing a company-wise

search.

Quite frankly, Mona,

I don't have time for this.

No, no! You don't understand.

Lynn.

Lynn!

Lynn.

Hello?

I need to see Lynn.

No.

I need to see her.

I'm sorry, Mona,

but you can't get past her.

No, I have to.

Oh.

Aren't you persistent?

I've been trying

to get a hold of you.

-I think Rob is on to us.

-Us?

Honey, they're stopped being

an us when I got the patent.

So I get you this life-saving

information

and you what?

Just hang me out to dry?

You have a few seconds

before my security

comes over here

and throws you out.

I suggest you do the adult thing

and leave of your own volition.

Otherwise, you'll have more

than a Rob to worry about.

My fault for thinking that

you were someone you're not.

Mona Cress.

Hi, Mona. We're calling

about Bryce's...

What's wrong?

No, he's fine now.

The doctors were concerned that

Bryce had not been taking

his prescribed dose

of Heladoxin.

Yes, I know.

He just ran out, which is why

I brought him to the hospital.

That's the issue, Mona.

Based on what we saw

in his chart,

he was sent home with at least

a month's supply of

medication,

and after observing his

current symptoms,

it seems his dosage has been

disregarded for a few weeks.

What?

f*cking... Leona.

Excuse me?

I'm sorry, not you.

The person that I hired

to take care of my son.

She stole his medication.

Mm-hmm. So you see,

we would like to keep him

in observation for a few

more days to make sure

he's not being neglected.

Oh, I would never hurt my son.

It's not up to me, Mona.

You have to understand.

So until we deem it safe

for you to see your son,

unfortunately, we can't have

you anywhere

near the hospital.

Look, I'm his mother.

You cannot keep me

away from my son.

I'm sorry, Mona.

It's hospital policy.

How long do I have to wait?

How soon can I see him?

I can't tell you that.

But I think

there's something important

that you should know.

Your account is being flagged

to be sent to collections,

and until those past due bills

are paid,

it's not looking

like you have a solid case.

You have to understand,

I'm under a lot of stress

and I'm doing everything

I can to...

I would suggest you talk

to the billing department

to see if you're qualified

for financial assistance.

You don't think I've tried that?

Apparently, I don't meet

the income requirements

for financial assistance.

Please don't take

that tone with me.

I'm just trying to help.

I'm sorry. I just...

Just want to be able

to see my son.

I understand.

Once we're able to confirm

he's in no immediate danger,

we will reach out.

Thank you, Mona.

Well, I hope

I'm not interrupting any work.

It's been an intense day.

Yeah. And it only gets better.

How?

Well, to start with,

my security team has been

able to confirm...

that there indeed was a breach.

And they've also been

able to confirm

what information was stolen

from the company.

What?

Well, the document...

that was stolen,

apparently, was downloaded

from my computer.

Do you know anything about that?

On top of that,

it comes to my attention

that Pultus has got something

in the works with Pueries.

If you heard that one.

Interesting.

And extremely convenient,

you see,

because it wasn't but a week ago

in this very building

that Lynn was trying

to negotiate

a patent deal with me.

And now, all of a sudden, poof.

She seems to have found

the solution.

Now, don't you find

that amazing?

Say, you and Lynn have been...

quite chummy lately,

haven't you?

How do you answer for that?

We've only met in passing.

It's not that serious...

You know, I thought you might

say something like that.

So I went ahead

and I did a little digging

on my own.

Mona, you led

an interesting past.

And that's why I can see you

doing something like this.

Your poor husband died

during the w*r.

So you immediately

turned to liquor

before your son

could even crawl.

Ugh, what a good mother.

Granted, I'll give you credit.

Apparently, you've been sober

for the past few years,

and you had enough sense

to come here

and try to make a fresh start.

But those bills, those bills,

they gotta be piling up.

Where did you get

this information from?

And if anybody had motive

to do something stupid,

it would be you.

You don't have any proof.

Oh, I got enough evidence

to make sure

you're locked up for good.

Everything you've said

is pure speculation.

You may be right, I may not

be able to prove it 100%

but my instincts, they're sharp

and I'm never wrong.

And I can recognize bullshit

better than anyone.

Speaking of bullshit,

I knew Lynn was fierce

but I didn't realize

she was vicious.

What?

Oh, that's right.

You haven't heard, have you?

But then again,

little Mona doesn't run

in the same circles, does she?

Lynn and I, we made a deal.

What kind of deal?

Well, a choice that's kind

of already were there.

Either she comes in late

with whatever

she can throw together,

or I just add her

onto my already planned

market share.

I know, I know.

But we all have our boards

to answer to.

And at the end of the day,

no one's gonna bet an eye

on a billion dollars.

You are so

out of your league, baby.

So now what?

Now, you're gonna gather

all your little

personal belongings,

and you're gonna get

the hell out of my building.

And the minute

I got something concrete on you,

believe me,

I'm coming after you.

And I'm gonna own you

and your family for generations.

Excuse me.

You're excused.

Mona Cross?

It's Cress.

Oh, my apologies.

I am here on behalf of

Children and Family Services.

Wait, was this about?

We received an allegation,

and we need to confirm

if you are Mona Cress

and the owner of this home.

I am.

I don't understand

what this is about.

May I come in?

Thank you.

Did you just move in?

No, not recently.

How long?

Two, maybe three years.

Are you moving?

I don't plan to.

And how about employment?

Are you currently employed?

I'm sorry,

but why are we doing this?

Why are you asking

all these questions?

What's this about?

There were some concerns

of neglect

and we need to do

a proper assessment.

Okay.

Look.

And you are employed then?

I have been employed

for the last few years

by Dedwen Pharmaceuticals

as their director of operations.

I left my son

in someone else's care

because I'm a single

working mother.

And where is your spouse?

He died in active duty

when Bryce was a baby.

I am sorry to hear that.

Mona, are you experiencing

financial hardships?

Look, I no longer consent

to this conversation,

and I'm going to ask

that you please leave.

Are you willing

to take a drug test?

Oh, h*, h*.

Please leave my home.

I'm sorry. I just have just

a few more questions,

if you would, this really...

-In order to finish

this assessment...

-Listen,

I will do whatever it takes

to take care of my son, okay?

Miss Cross, this could

impact your son's case.

Goodbye.

Please...

Mona?

You're not supposed to be here.

They won't let me see my baby.

It's only temporary.

You'll be able to see him soon.

They think

I'm trying to hurt my baby.

Why would they think that?

If they see

that drink in your hand,

it will get a lot worse.

I'm tired.

I'm tired of fighting.

I just want my baby.

What good would it do

you going to jail?

What good would it do you

or Bryce?

What difference

does any of it make anymore?

Look,

I know that you feel alone.

But you have people

that will vouch for you.

I will vouch for you.

I don't know what else to do.

-I've tried everything.

-I know.

I've tried everything.

I don't know what else to do.

But you can't give up now.

You can't give up now.

Come on.

I've tried everything.

Come on.

Come on.

-I've tried...

-I know. I know.

I know.

Come on. Come on.

Let's get you to your car.

Wait, right over here?

Yeah.

Come on.

Do you think

I'll get Bryce back? Do you?

I know you will.

I know

because you are

a great mother.

And you work hard,

not just for yourself,

but for everyone

in this community.

Everybody in the program knows

how much you love Bryce.

Come on.

Do you know

what else I'm certain of?

I know that eventually...

Watch your step, come on.

I know that eventually

we'll all get out of this mess.

Come on.

All of us.

Sit down.

I don't know how,

how, when it just

keeps getting worse.

It just keeps adding up

every day.

I can't...

I can't...

I can't handle it.

One...

One...

Two...

Two...

Three...

Three...

Four...

Four.

Four.

Five...

Five...

-Six...

-Six.

Seven.

Seven...

Seven.

Eight.

Eight.

Nine.

Nine.

This greedy b*stard's gonna get

what's coming to him.

Oh.

You know

that would never happen.

Someone's gonna clean them out.

Right, if only.

You laughing, but I'm serious.

I mean, the way

these people do business,

someone's gonna have

some dirt on them.

I hope so.

Oh, I hope so.

Come on, girl.

Let's get you out here.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Get back to this car.

Oh my.

Thank you.

You're always there for me.

Honey, it's the least I can do.

It's the least I can do.

Okay.

You okay to drive?

I am.

Uh-uh, look at my hand.

Watch the finger.

Are you sure?

I'm good. I promise.

All right, now.

Oh.

Don't you worry.

I'll look after Bryce.

-Thank you.

-Of course.

Please give him a kiss for me.

I will.

All right. Let me head back

before Dr. Shelton freaks out.

Okay.

Yeah.

I've been meaning to ask you.

The other day I was doing

some filing for Dr. Shelton

and I came across some

Dedwen materials

promoting a new usage

for Heladoxin.

It has a new name

and everything?

What is it?

I think it's Bexatrin.

They're using it

for new treatments.

You know anything about that?

No, no, no, no,

'cause that's not possible.

It's only been approved

by the FDA

to be used for Pueries,

and that's it.

Oh.

Okay.

Well, never mind.

It's probably nothing.

It's probably nothing.

You okay?

Yeah.

I gotta go take care

of something.

Alright, girl.

Okay.

-I'll talk to you later.

-Okay.

Oh, I got you.

Lynn Kneeves.

Leave us.

To what do I owe this pleasure?

I just came to look at the woman

that would value profits

over children.

When you get to be

as successful as me,

there are choices

you need to make.

They aren't always easy.

But that's what makes me me.

And you... you.

I should never have given you

that patent.

It's stupid.

It's too late now.

But you said that you were going

to create

an affordable treatment

for Pueries.

That's what you wanted.

I was available

during your time of need.

How do you do it?

How do you sleep at night

knowing that

you are intentionally ruining

people's lives?

Just fine, actually.

You know what?

I know about your foundation.

You have discovered

the internet.

It only makes sense

that you would go public

with your foundation,

since that way,

you get to siphon more funds

for yourself.

What I didn't realize

at the time

was that by providing you

with the patent,

you were essentially

cutting Rob off.

Because then that way,

your foundation

could pour more funds into

your pharmaceutical company.

It's quite clever, actually.

So again, Lynn, I ask you,

how do you sleep at night?

Congratulations, KJ Harper.

Well, I hope you sleep better

with the FBI

and IRS at your door.

Who's gonna tell them?

You?

Mm-hmm.

Don't you worry your pretty

little head about that.

Then you'd better lawyer up.

If you can afford it.

Ma'am!

You're not supposed to be here.

Rob!

You can stop this.

How the hell

did you get in here?

I'm sorry, sir.

She just came through.

Then you can go.

Rob.

I came to plead

to your better nature.

Please hear me out.

Please.

Ha, ha.

My better nature.

I didn't use my better nature

to get this far in business.

I'm certainly not going

to start using it now.

Why are you okay with just

ruining millions of lives?

Because we barely scratched

the surface on this drug.

Imagine what we could discover

if we just put

a little research behind it.

Rob, you don't have to pretend

with me,

even if you were to make

the pill $15

and put it in a million homes.

You would still have

more than enough

to cover future research.

So now you're the

finance expert.

I'm going to ask you

one last time

to lower the price of Heladoxin.

Or what?

You seem to forget how easily

I can have you

locked up for theft

and now breaking and entering.

No, no, if I gave you

information that you want,

that you need,

will you lower the price

of Heladoxin?

I have entertained

this long enough.

Wait.

What's that, your family photos?

Something that you want,

that you need.

Is this something big enough

to stop me

from sending you to prison?

I don't care

what happens to me anymore.

But I know you do.

What's on the drive?

All I want is my son back!

And for Heladoxin

to be affordable for everyone.

Well, that ain't happening.

I know that you have been

off-label marketing

Heladoxin to doctors.

And bribing them on top of that.

Mm-hmm.

Surely you are aware that

that is a federal crime.

I mean,

how can a hospital say no

when you have

an entire wing named after you?

Okay.

I'll pay.

How much do you want?

Oh, wait.

Lynn already paid you

to steal from me.

Lynn and I never had a deal.

Oh, that's right.

Lynn ripped you off.

Okay.

This is how this is going to go.

You get to choose

who between the two of you,

will be running from the feds.

And what about you?

It's very freeing when you don't

have anything more to lose.

Now I'd hate for Lynn

to make all that money

in your absence,

especially since she plans

to take full advantage

of the information that she has.

And to make matters worse,

once the feds catches wind

of your little side deal,

I'm sure the board will

more than appreciate

the billion dollar fine

that gets attached to that.

You wouldn't dare try.

It's your call.

I mean, you could be content

with your

million-dollar company.

Or...

if you prefer the sound

of bankruptcy,

-it's your choice.

-What about those

thousands of people

you're gonna put out of work?

I've learned a lot

about taking risks recently.

And I don't have the hang of it.

But this...

This is something I'm willing

to stake my life on.

How do I know

you didn't make copies?

Oh, I have...

Tons of them.

It's a little thing

called insurance

that actually works.

And I'm supposed to trust you?

No, no, no. You don't have to.

It's just business.

In fact, you can have that.

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