(gentle music)
(dramatic music)
(gentle music)
(dramatic music)
(phone ringing)
[Speaker] Where are you?
Hey.
Yeah, I am on the way right now.
[Speaker] Seriously, we've
been here for like an hour.
We thought you were
dead in a ditch somewhere.
Okay, do me a favor, calm down, I'm fine.
My orientation took longer than I expected.
[Speaker] Well, we're
all here to celebrate
your new dream job.
So get your a*s over here.
Okay, okay.
I am literally walking out of the door now.
[Speaker] Well, hurry up.
(gentle music)
I love my friends, I love my friends.
(tense music)
(door creaking)
(door banging)
(insects chirping)
(zip whirring)
(door whirring)
(tense music)
(feet clopping)
(bag whirring)
[Announcer] The community
is in shock and mourning today
after the discovery of remains
identified as 29-year-old Mia Williams.
Authorities believe Williams
may be the latest victim of a serial k*ller
as several women have been found dead
under similar circumstances
across the city in the past several months,
law enforcement officials are asking anyone
who may have seen or heard anything
related to Mia Williams' case or.
(bag whirring)
(door banging)
(gentle music)
(door banging)
(feet clopping)
Mark?
[Mark] In the bedroom.
You really made it
home for our anniversary.
(people laughing)
Baby, I know this must have
been so hard to get away.
This only works if we both try.
(gentle music)
What's wrong?
I'm sorry, something came up last minute.
Wait, are you leaving?
I know, I know.
But one of the big
donors from the last event
loved my work and he
had called me and he said,
could I take over one for the Met?
The Met Z.
That's amazing.
But do you really have to leave today?
I do, gotta start first
thing in the morning.
How long this time?
Just a few days, that's it.
But look, this is huge, okay?
If I handle this right, the next one,
I'm back to back right after.
And how long will you
be gone if that happens?
Maybe a month.
But look, Z, this is the big break
that we've been waiting on.
Why you not happy for us right now?
Baby, I am happy for you,
and this is great for your career.
But what about us?
Baby, I'm doing this for us.
No not working a nine to
five just to make ends meet.
I wouldn't care if we
worked a nine to five.
As long as we are together.
We are in this together.
How are we in this together
when I never see you?
We need this, my career needs this.
And there it is, this isn't about us.
This is about you and your career.
It's like a drug for you.
And every time you feign for it,
it make me out to be the bad guy.
Is that the kind of marriage you want Mark?
Zahra, I love you,
but right now it feels
like you're just trying
to hold me back.
Says the addict.
Zahra, wait,
I'm sorry.
That came off harsh.
I can't keep doing this.
I don't wanna keep doing
this either, but I need this job.
We can talk about it when I get back.
Mark, I want a divorce.
(dramatic music)
(alarm ringing)
Listen guys, we are seriously behind
on all of our deadlines.
I don't have anything
on sports and fitness.
I don't have anything
on the new serial k*ller lurking around.
I don't have anything going,
what's going on downtown?
Like, seriously, guys, come on.
All right.
Did you sleep in?
I made it, didn't I?
Now that everyone's
here, let's get started.
I bet you this is about Laura leaving.
As you all may have heard,
Laura Benson is moving on from the company.
So that means we have an opening
in our editorial department.
And rather than hiring out,
management has decided
to promote from within,
which means that every single one of you
in this room is in
consideration for that position.
Well, we know it's
either gonna be me or you.
Why is everything a competition with you?
(person laughing)
(people chattering)
(paper ripping)
Off to a good start, huh?
Just sussing out my options.
Let me guess,
you about to divorce, aren't you?
You know it.
I know, it's not poultry material,
but I thought it could at least help me
sort through my emotions.
Well, I mean, lucky for you,
Echo's readership isn't quite looking
for award writing material.
Yet you still try?
Yeah.
What are you writing about?
Ooh, same hot ticket as
Lauren Benson's covering.
Lots of women coming up dead or missing.
You love that true crime.
That I do, but come on, pack it up.
It's time to go, time for our dopamine hit.
(person sighing)
I did agree to that, didn't I?
Yes Z, you did.
And you need to Z, come on.
You can wallow and
self pity later, let's go.
Ah, you're annoying.
I'm just trying to look
out for your backside.
It's getting a little thick.
Oh, maybe I like it thick.
(person laughing)
(upbeat music)
I hear he has groupies.
Oh my God.
You have got to stop stalking
Mark's social media page.
Jealousy does not look good on you, friend.
I'm not jealous, I'm pissed.
I mean, this is why
he's addicted to this job.
Okay, yeah, we know Mark is slow.
But Z, he's never cheated on you.
I don't know.
In counseling he says
he only has eyes for me,
but he spends half of
his time with other women.
I mean, look, look, there's
not even a mention of me here.
Z, stop torturing himself.
He's not gonna post
about his intimate life.
That's your job, honey.
Yeah, and I only got into this job
so he can chase his dreams
of being an event planner
and they're coming true.
God, I just feel selfish.
You're not selfish.
Just sounds like you still love him.
I do, but this can't keep going on.
If he wants to be in this
marriage, he's gotta fight for it.
You just need to get outta your head
and try something different.
And if you feel like it's
a divorce, then okay,
you should look into it.
Or maybe you can even,
okay wait, here's an idea.
Why don't you get an actual perspective?
Yeah, why don't you interview
an actual divorce attorney
for research purposes?
Nah, that sounds like.
A brilliant idea, thank you Natalie.
What would I do without you?
You're the smartest person I know.
Not what I was gonna
say, but it's not a bad idea.
And I actually know a
good divorce attorney,
Joshua Wright.
Remember that story I was doing
on chief of Police.
Chief Parker, right?
Oh, that was a good expose
until Brian scrapped half of it.
Yeah, tell me about it.
But anyway, he handled
my guy Parker's divorce,
so I'm gonna send you his contact,
and sent.
(phone dinging)
You're really pushing this.
I mean, yeah, why not?
Worst case you get a divorce.
Good story out of it.
Best case, you save your marriage.
And you're not worried
you just gave me the
promotion winning article.
(person laughing)
Oh, you're serious.
Oh, that is so cute.
But no, I'm getting that
promotion, just wait and see.
And if not, you owe me drinks for a year
and I only drink the high end sh*t.
(person sighing)
(alarm ringing)
(phone ringing)
[Mark] Hey, I have
a sec, but I'm working.
Hey, I was just calling
to check in and talk.
You there?
[Mark] Yeah, I just
don't know what to say.
I know, that's kind of why
we're in this predicament.
[Mark] Look Z, do you really want
to throw everything away
without us working it out first?
No, I don't.
[Mark] Zahra, Zahra, I'm sorry.
I feel horrible for leaving.
I just felt blindsided like
I never had a real choice.
Well, Mark, you've always chosen work.
[Mark] Z, I don't want
to fight in circles anymore.
I just wanna figure this out.
Well.
[Speaker 2] Mark, who are you talking to?
[Mark] It's my wife.
[Speaker 2] We're working here.
Who's that?
[Speaker 2] Call her back.
[Mark] Sorry, This only take a moment.
It's my client Victoria.
[Speaker 2] I won't be much longer
if you don't get off that phone.
She sounds demanding.
[Mark] She is.
[Speaker 2] Mark.
[Mark] I'm sorry, I gotta go, okay.
I'll call you soon as I can.
Oh, really?
(phone beeping)
(upbeat music)
Hi.
I'm Zahra Jones, I'm
here to see Joshua Wright.
You're early.
Yes.
Mr. Wright is in a meeting now.
You can have a seat.
I'll let you know when
he's ready to see you.
Thank you.
(phone ringing)
(machine beeping)
Of course, yes.
Mr. Wright will see you now, follow me.
No, I don't think so,
because it's post hoc ergo Proctor Hawk.
It's completely inadmissible.
Well, if you'd like to impute
in his character, that's fine.
But it has nothing to do
with what we're trying to proceed with.
I understand that, I understand.
(gentle music)
I'm gonna call you back.
Thank you Sherri.
Lovely to meet you Mrs. Jones.
It's so nice to meet you too Mr. Wright.
Natalie had some great
things to say about you.
Oh, well I'm sure some
of those things are true.
(person laughing)
Yeah, the article that she was writing
could have been a
PR disaster for all of us,
but in the end she did me, right?
Yeah, well, it was a
disaster for the Chief of Police.
I heard that his wife
wanted to completely
blow the doors off of it,
so whatever you did
completely reeled that back in.
Kindly keep that on
the DL, Owen's a friend.
Oh, oh, I am so sorry.
I do practice the utmost
of journalist integrity.
I'm giving you a hard time.
Oh gosh.
(people laughing)
No, no, in honesty, the back channel
word of mouth has been great for business.
Really has, but you are
here writing an article.
Come, please, tell me what it's about.
As you can expect, a
majority of divorce proceedings
are an absolute misery.
What I like to focus on is what happens
after the final judgment.
Whether the client receives
the financial remuneration
or possessions that they expected,
they get something even better.
The joy and the mercy of
moving on with their lives.
Huh, that's a rather
rosy way of painting things.
That sounded rehearsed, didn't it?
Maybe a little.
Yeah, I gotta work on,
I have to work on that.
But you get what I mean, right?
I get the sentiment,
but do your clients share the same view?
Every single one.
So you've never had a client
back out of a proceeding?
Ms. Jones, all of my clients
are usually pretty sure
they want to get a divorce.
So no one has ever had second thoughts.
If one of my clients was on
the fence, I would tell them
to try marriage counseling.
You're not a fan.
You know, I haven't found
one that worked for me.
Is it what your husband Mark thinks?
I did some research on
you before you came in.
You are a very talented writer.
An outsized portion of your writing
has to do with your marriage.
I write what I know.
I take it that part of
the reason for coming in
and seeing me was to test the waters.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to put you on the spot.
I'm just trying to figure out why someone
as smart yet tortured is in my office.
I'm here for perspective.
I hope I've given you some.
(phone ringing)
[Speaker 3] You're 11 o'clock is here.
Send them in.
I'm so sorry, my next appointment is here.
Ms. Jones, this has been beyond lovely.
If you have any other
questions regarding divorce rates
or anything like that, or
anything for your article,
please don't hesitate to call.
Will do.
I'll walk you out.
Sure.
Okay.
(gentle music)
(bed creaking)
(phone ringing)
[Announcer] Hello, you reached
the event planning services
of Mark Jones.
Please leave a message at the beep.
(phone beeping)
Hey, it's just me calling
to wish you good luck.
Yeah, talk to you soon.
(cars beeping)
(people chattering)
Hey, boo.
Hey.
Well, it is officially happy hour,
and I need a c*ck.
Nat, I got so much work to
finish, I don't think I can go.
Yeah, that's not gonna work for me.
I need to know how things went with Joshua.
And that's the price of admission, so here.
Fine, but I'm getting whiskey.
Ew, gross, come on.
(upbeat music)
(people chattering)
Drink up.
You brought me out here, so come on.
Yeah.
Oh, you finished it?
Yeah, yummy, all right, okay, spill it.
What happened with Joshua?
I got a lot of stuff from
my article, so it went good.
Okay, you have to gimme more than that.
And did you think he was handsome?
What?
Oh my God, it is
written all over your face.
(person laughing)
Excuse me, I did not know
Miss Z liked cream in her coffee.
What, girl you know I like
my coffee black thank you.
Yeah, your face is telling me
a whole nother story already.
I'll put it like this.
It was a little hard to concentrate.
I mean, I've never had a man
with blue eyes gazing at me.
I'm sorry, blue eyes.
Wow, it sounds like
you're smitten miss thing.
No, no.
It was just nice to have a man look at me
and listen to what I had to say intently.
Okay, I'm sure it was,
but you just need to
remember not to get distracted.
I'm not.
You are supposed to be
focusing on your husband,
not messing around with the divorce lawyer.
I am.
You're not.
Oh, speak the devil.
What?
This should be fun.
Well, this is a surprise.
Yeah.
And Miss. Garcia, it's
lovely to see you again.
I mean, likewise, we
were just talking about you.
I was just thanking
Natalie for introducing us.
I was just across the way with a meeting
and got hungry enough for bar food.
Oh, well, I was actually
just going to the bar,
I can put your order in, what do you want?
Literally anything.
Okay.
Well, you two kids feel free to talk
amongst yourselves while I'm gone, be good.
(upbeat music)
(people chattering)
So how's the article coming?
It's coming along.
I started in one direction
and then I ended up
going in a different direction.
I'm not sure where I wanna take it.
Sounds like you're distracted
by what's going on in your personal life.
Am I that much of an open book?
Well, I'm a good read of people.
It comes along with a job.
I just don't know if I'm
making the right choice.
When people tell you who they are,
their actions and behaviors,
at a certain point, you
have to believe them.
And if they aren't willing to change,
it is okay to leave them behind.
(gentle music)
I'm sorry if that seems harsh.
Maybe you're right, I don't know.
Can you back up, why
are you so close to me?
Get your hand off my a*s.
I'm sorry.
Just take it easy bud.
My friend, I was just
talking with the lady.
I know, and now you're talking with me.
And I think you need to
mind your own business now.
Look, I know you probably
thought you were being nice,
but maybe she smiled at you
and you took that as recent enough
to ply her with enough
liquor to take her home.
Guess what?
It ain't happening 'cause
she doesn't want to.
You know what?
You talk too much.
Hey, your wife know you're here.
What the f*ck you mean?
I know that that ring tan
is about as fresh as fresh can be.
You know what?
f*ck you.
Okay, 'cause I'm getting a divorce.
I'm shocked.
Okay, okay.
What the f*ck is up with this guy?
Look, I know.
Look, I know you're
going through a tough time,
but who isn't?
And I'm sure you don't
want an as*ault charge.
So why don't we just chill out?
Okay.
Okay, okay, I got you.
Yeah.
Z, you are my superhero.
What would I do without you?
That guy was nuts.
Thanks Joshua.
Let's drink.
Yes.
(birds chirping)
(person laughing)
You good to drive?
I'm good.
Are you good?
I'm good.
All right, good night kids.
Night.
(person sighing)
That was fun.
You know, it's not my
first, don't think it'll be my last.
(person laughing)
I wanted to ask you, if I do decide
to go through with the divorce,
would you take me on as a client?
This is embarrassing to admit,
but I think there actually
might be a conflict of interest.
What do you mean?
I'm saying that there are issues
that preclude me being
able to take you on as a client.
I don't understand.
I'm saying I'm interested in you.
Oh.
I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.
(gentle music)
I am still married, Josh.
I know.
I am sure there are
plenty of available women
that you could talk to, why me?
Because you're honest,
even when nobody's looking.
And I just find that fascinating.
I'm not sure how to take that.
Take it as a compliment.
Well, that's me.
Okay.
Well, call me if you need any legal advice.
First one free.
Will do.
(people laughing)
Good night.
(machine whirring)
(phone dinging)
(tense music)
(person breathing)
What's wrong?
Oh my God, Z, come here.
Are you okay?
Why would he do this?
'Cause he's an idiot.
You do not deserve this.
Is it because I asked for the divorce?
No, do not blame yourself.
This is Mark's f*ck up, not yours.
I'm sorry.
I can't, I need to go home.
Okay, well just call
me if you need anything.
Please.
Yeah, thank you.
(tense music)
(phone ringing)
[Announcer] Hello, you reached the event.
f*ck.
(object clinking)
(objects clattering)
(paper whirring)
(tense music)
(objects clattering)
(phone ringing)
[Speaker] Miss. Jones.
(upbeat music)
(feet clopping)
Wow.
What a view.
Yeah, beautiful.
Thank you for lending an ear.
Well, I did offer,
although I'm a little shocked
you're not with Natalie
tonight, but that I'm complaining.
I didn't really feel like
drinking my troubles away.
I really thought Mark wanted
to work on the marriage.
I feel so stupid.
You don't deserve what Mark did to you.
Thank you.
How did you get the photo?
One of my clients is a paparazzo
and he was working the
event, caught the picture.
And right before they took away phones,
he sent it to the last person he messaged.
Well, thanks.
You know, I'm glad you're not a client.
Why is that?
'Cause I don't get involved with clients.
(upbeat music)
Do you want me to stop?
No.
(upbeat music)
Did you know that dancers
have the highest divorce rate
and agricultural engineers the lowest?
So I should have married a farmer.
Yeah, but then you'd
have to move to New Jersey.
Because they have
the lowest divorce rates.
Bingo.
Yeah, no,
I think I'll just stick with the dancer.
I'm actually a great dancer.
Yeah, yeah, no, I did the whole stage thing
and everything, it just didn't pan out.
Are you messing with me?
(person laughing)
I can't tell if you're lying.
It comes with a job.
Messing with people?
So, what made you
become a divorce attorney?
Well, that's not really
good post coital talk.
I know, but I wanna know,
and I've told you all my
stories, so I deserve one.
Okay.
When I was a child, my
mother k*lled my father.
What?
Yeah, want me to keep going?
Yeah.
Okay.
My father was a self-professed bible loving
avaricious man.
Everyone loved him, especially the women.
(gentle music)
Just drove my mother insane.
Every errand glance,
every small gesture was seen as cheating.
Said she was crazy.
He only had eyes for her.
Crazy.
One day she proved it
when she put arsenic in his coffee.
And I will never forget
the look on his face
when he figured out what she had done.
I'm so sorry.
I felt so powerless.
I vowed that I would never
feel that powerless again.
So you became an attorney?
No, actually, I wanted
to be a policeman first.
Really, I can't picture you as a cop.
Oh, I didn't make it out of the academy.
No, I was too emotional they said,
I figured cops gotta follow laws.
Lawyers get to make them.
So I decided on law.
Now that felt like the truth.
That's not one I get to tell very often.
Well thanks for telling me.
I have something else I need to tell you.
What?
It's a secret.
It is, very, I have to whisper it.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
Oh, don't tell.
Don't tell a soul.
Are you telling them?
(person laughing)
(phone ringing)
(object banging)
(phone ringing)
You're an as*h*le.
You know that?
[Mark] What, why?
I saw the photo.
[Mark] How?
Victoria confiscated
everybody's phone and cameras.
I just managed to get mine back.
That's all you have to say about that.
[Mark] No, no, no, I'm sorry.
Look, it's not what you think.
Oh, okay.
So you weren't in a photo
kissing another woman?
[Mark] No, she kissed me.
Whatever, Mark.
You know, I mean, would
you have even told me
if I didn't see for myself?
Of course Z, that's why I'm calling.
Look, I'm getting a flight back now
on JFK, I'll be back in a minute.
Nope, nope
I don't want you coming
back to the house at all.
[Mark] Z Are you serious?
Nope, uhuh.
[Mark] It could be somewhere public then.
What is there to talk about?
[Mark] Everything, Zahra, please.
I don't know Mark.
[Mark] Look, I'm heading
through battery tunnel.
I'll call you as soon as I land, all right?
(person sighing)
You gonna meet with him?
Yeah.
You gonna be okay.
I wanna rip his heart out.
You want me to come with you?
No, that would be way too weird.
No, I meant for him.
He might need legal counsel.
All right, I'm getting up.
I'm up, I'm up, I'm up
and I'm making you coffee.
(person kissing)
(gentle music)
(toilet flushing)
(water flowing)
Please have mouthwash.
Lorazepam, for my anxiety.
I know it looks like a pharmacy in there.
I'm so sorry, I was
looking for the mouthwash.
Coffee with cream.
(gentle music)
(dramatic music)
(birds chirping)
Wow, this is a first.
I didn't wanna be late, black coffee.
You said you wanted to talk, so talk.
Look Z, I flew all the way home
to say that I'm sorry.
You asked me to be present and here I am.
I'm literally throwing myself at you.
So you discovered that
after having another
woman's tongue in your mouth?
Look, I pushed her
away as soon as she did it.
I walked away and that was it.
Zahra, I'd never cheat on you.
How am I supposed to trust you?
Because it's me Zahra.
Look, I know I'm a selfish idiot
for putting work first, but I
would never do you like this.
(tense music)
Do you mind?
We're having a conversation here.
What are you doing here?
I was just around
the corner at a meeting.
Who was in the neighborhood?
Who's this guy?
Ah, pleasure to meet you Mr. Jones.
Joshua Wright, Wright Associates.
Seriously, seriously Zahra,
you went and got a lawyer
without talking to me first.
No, I'm writing an
article and he's helping me.
Oh really?
Yeah, that's right,
we're work colleagues.
I'm sure, you mind going
on about your day please.
I don't mind staying if it helps.
We don't need your help.
And don't touch my wife.
I didn't mean any
offenses to either one of you.
I told you to stop touching my wife.
Hey, you're looking at as*ault.
I don't trip on.
Relax, Mark.
No, tell him to relax.
I'm totally fine.
You know what?
No, let's go, come on, we're going home.
No, no, no, I said I don't
want you back at the house.
Are you kidding me right now?
Yeah, you should go.
Do you think I'm gonna
leave her here with you, huh?
You know what?
How about I go because this is bullshit.
Z, Z.
(feet clopping)
Hey.
Well that went well.
Hey, messing with my wife.
Lemme give you some free advice, Mark,
you need to focus on how
your marriage got to this point,
instead of blaming it on other people.
Stay out of our business.
(person laughing)
(phone ringing)
Zahra, you've been
late the last few days.
Is everything okay?
I know, and I'm really sorry about that.
I just been, I've been going
through some personal issues.
Yes, I understand.
And I know it's been tough for you,
but next time you have a
visitor show up without you here,
I need to know beforehand, okay?
What?
(dramatic music)
Hi.
I thought I'd brighten your day.
Thank you, but you didn't have to.
You not a fan of roses?
I am, I just, I wasn't expecting company.
So I haven't heard from
you in a couple of days.
How are you?
I am fine, I needed a second to myself.
So I was thinking, if you want,
I can get started on the
paperwork for the divorce.
I thought you said you
couldn't take me on as a client.
I can't help but feel responsible
that I've made this harder for you,
so I'd like to help.
Right, yeah, I don't know.
Maybe we can talk about it over dinner.
Hey, look,
I need some space, okay?
Okay.
Thanks for the roses.
Yeah.
(dramatic music)
Nice place.
(feet clopping)
God, that interview
took longer than expected.
Ooh, roses.
Oh.
Don't tell me Joshua sent those.
Nat.
Z are you serious?
Why is he sending you roses?
I messed up.
Yeah, you didn't listen to me.
No, I didn't.
Well, does Mark know?
Hey, Natalie, how's that writeup coming?
I was just getting started on it Brian.
Nice bouquet.
It's complicated.
(gentle music)
Look, if you ever need to talk
about anything, you can
always pull me to the side.
Thanks, Brian.
(object banging)
(clock ticking)
(gentle music)
(feet banging)
(door whirring)
(door banging)
(feet clopping)
(dramatic music)
(door whirring)
Whoa, relax, it's just me.
You scared the sh*t outta me.
What are doing here?
I just came here to get a few things.
You shoulda called first.
It doesn't help you're not
picking up your phone Z.
Can't keep me away from our home.
(person breathing)
I didn't think you would be here.
(floor boards creaking)
I know screwed up our marriage Z,
but I will never hurt
you, not intentionally.
Mark, I'm really not in the mood.
Z, I'm here to fight for our marriage.
I'm not giving up on us.
I need to get to work.
Okay, I'll let myself out then.
Mr. Jones.
What are you doing?
I'd like for us to be friends.
I got plenty of friends.
Now get off my car.
We both want Zahra to be happy, don't we?
What are you getting at?
Well, Zahra wants a divorce
and I want you to
longer try to distract her
and keep her from doing it.
Get outta my way.
I spoke with Victoria Johnson.
Yeah, she is none too pleased with you.
What do you want?
Well, after giving
her some legal counsel,
she's decided on filing
sexual as*ault charges.
What?
Yeah.
No, no, I didn't do none of that.
Well, that's not how
the judge, the public
or Zahra will see it.
What do you want?
I want us to come to an understanding.
I want you to stay the
course with the divorce.
And maybe, just maybe
we can keep Miss. Johnson from filing.
You know I should knock you out, right?
Go ahead.
And then you'd have two
as*ault charges on your record.
You'd be a regular felon.
The gangly black man.
And Zahra would know
exactly the kind of person you are.
Real piece of work, man.
I know, I know you may
think that you love Zahra,
but is she worth your life,
your career?
Screw you.
(gentle music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(phone ringing)
(object banging)
(tense music)
Zahra, wait.
I don't wanna talk to you.
I need to talk to you though, Zahra.
(feet clopping)
(door whirring)
Get outta my car.
Your divorce lawyer just threatened me
with a sexual as*ault lawsuit.
Wait, what?
Yes, he's hanging it over my head.
He's trying to keep me away from you.
Z, did you sleep with him?
Mark.
Just tell me the truth.
Okay,
I slept with him, but it was a mistake.
Are you serious?
You and that scrawny white boy?
(person screaming)
Mark you hurt me.
I didn't mean to hurt you, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Zee, I didn't mean to hurt you.
When I saw that photo of you,
that broke me.
Josh, he was there to pick up the pieces.
And it's not an excuse and I know that,
but I'm not perfect, Mark.
I screwed up.
Well, I guess we're a good match.
We're both screw ups.
I guess so.
Mark, I wanna take the
time to unpack all of this,
but right now we need to
figure out what to do with Josh.
Okay, what's the next move?
I can get him to say something
incriminating on recording.
Z, it's not a good idea.
The man is dangerous.
And you'll be putting
yourself right in his cross hairs.
Exactly, he'll be comfortable enough
to admit exactly how he feels.
Ms. Jones, can I help you?
I'm good.
Wait, no, no, no.
You can't go back there.
He's in a meeting right now.
You can't go back there.
The form.
Now one next thing I want.
We need to talk.
I'm sorry, she just ran right past me.
Please.
Sherri, we'll talk about this later.
Would you two please
excuse me, I'll be right back.
Please, come with me.
(upbeat music)
Sorry about that.
Go back to your desk.
What's going on, Zahra?
I know we're involved,
but I really need to take you up
on your offer to handle my divorce.
I'm sorry, what offer?
You said you'd take me on as a client.
Oh, you know I can't
get involved with clients.
What's going on?
I'm scared, Mark won't leave me alone.
What's he doing?
He won't stop calling or following me.
I just.
Did you call the police?
No.
Go to the police.
Get a restraining order okay.
Are you really not gonna help me?
I could be disbarred.
I'm sorry that Mark's messing with you.
People do crazy things
when they're losing someone that they love.
Am I gonna see you later?
No actually, I don't
wanna see you ever again.
Okay.
Well, I have to get back into this meeting,
so I'll show you out.
I don't wanna see you.
Okay, thanks for stopping by.
(tense music)
Sherri.
Yes, Mr. Wright.
Come here.
Turn around.
Turn around.
You look better with your hair down.
When this meeting is
done, come into my office.
We have to talk.
Yes, Mr. Wright.
(upbeat music)
(feet clopping)
(door banging)
So how did this sting operation go?
Terrible, he just gas
lit me the entire time.
I should have told you
that you're a terrible liar.
Take that as a compliment.
Yeah.
(phone ringing)
Hey.
When's the last time you talked to Mark?
He's sitting right here with me.
Oh, I mean, has he heard
about the lawsuit.
At Victoria Johnson?
[Natalie] Yeah, is it true?
Should have never introduced you to Joshua.
I mean, it got you into this mess.
We just need to figure
out a way to get rid of it.
I know.
Oh my god, one of my contact
at City Hall still owes me a favor.
I mean, we can go straight
to the commissioner with this.
Oh, that's perfect,
Nat, you're a lifesaver.
[Natalie] All right,
well, let me figure it out,
see what I can do
and I'll call you when I got something.
Yeah, all right.
[Natalie] All right, bye.
I still don't understand
why he's after you.
Really?
He's trying to get me out
the way to get to you Z.
That still doesn't make any sense.
I mean, let's just say he succeeds.
What does he think?
I'm just gonna fall into his arms.
You can't make sense of
an obsessive craze person Z.
He won't stop until he feel
like he has you under his control.
What, I deal with that
type of work all the time.
Really, you never told me that.
Sometimes at my events,
women would pay me a
little too much attention.
So I try to be nice, tell
them that I love my wife,
but they seek me out,
showing up to event after event.
So I had to deal with them
or let a security deal with them.
You're a good guy.
You know, when you're not being an as*h*le.
(people laughing)
And that's why I love you.
I don't wanna get a divorce.
Good, because I'm still
madly in love with you.
I feel like I just won the jackpot.
You did.
(upbeat music)
(people chattering)
Natalie Garcia, how are you?
What are you doing here?
How are the prospects looking tonight?
Not great with you standing next to me.
I'm getting the sense that
you're trying to get rid of me.
Don't take it personally,
just hoping to have a drink alone.
It looks like you're
almost done with that one.
Barkeep, one of these
and a gin martini, two olives.
You do remember how much I like guys
buying you drinks right?
Humor me, I was hoping
to talk to you about Zahra.
Zahra?
You two are friends, right?
The best.
Little birdie told me the two of you
are actually up for the same promotion.
And I've got ears everywhere.
Natalie, since you did me a
solid, I want to do one for you.
I want to give you a story
that will not only get you that promotion,
but will establish you as a serious writer.
Where are you going with this?
It looks like Zahra
has landed herself into
a little bit of a scandal,
which actually might be a career ender.
You know what?
You really need to stop.
I already know what you're trying to do
to her husband, okay?
I know you think you
know what's going on,
but have you considered this,
Zahra's dumping all of this husband drama
on you over and over again
and not even considering the fact
that it is distracting you
from your actual work?
No, but what it does sound like
is that you're trying to
set her up to take the fall.
See, that's a matter of opinion.
Consider this, Zahra's
life is falling apart.
Her husband is being sued,
her marriage is on the rocks,
and the only thing that she has to focus on
is her writing.
Natalie, I like you.
I really do, but at the end of the day,
bottom of the line, she's a better writer.
I don't wanna hurt her.
You won't.
What do I have to do?
Absolutely nothing.
To your new promotion.
No, cheers anyway.
That's good.
Have a good night.
(upbeat music)
(people chattering)
(upbeat music)
(tense music)
(keys whirring)
(machine ringing)
(person sighing)
[Zahra] You've reached
the voicemail of Zahra Jones.
Please leave your message after the tone.
Hey, sorry, I don't
have any news report yet.
I did reach out to one of my
contacts, I left a voicemail.
Kind of like I'm doing now, I guess.
I guess I'm really just
calling to just tell you
how much our friendship means to me.
I mean, I guess that's it, yeah.
So I'll give you a call tomorrow, bye.
(dramatic music)
(person screaming)
Good morning.
Yes it is.
We didn't make it to the bed.
I guess not.
So what's the plan for the day?
Oh, what time is it?
I'm gonna head into work.
Oh, baby, how does that help?
Well, I thought I'd talk to Natalie,
see what ideas she has.
And Brian is really well connected.
Maybe he can help us out too.
So what am I supposed to do?
Do whatever you did
when you weren't working
if you can remember.
(people laughing)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
(bin whirring)
(feet clopping)
Hey, I need to speak with you.
Zahra.
(dramatic music)
So is it true?
Is what true?
Look, Joshua Wright is a liar.
So whatever he said, it isn't true.
Well, I hope so, because
Mr. Wright is claiming
that you've been using
him to get dirt on his clients.
Look, I already know
you've been talking to him.
So tell me, is it true?
That's bullshit, Brian, you know me.
Does that even sound
like something I would do?
Well, you put me in
a really bad spot here.
Mr. Wright is threatening
to sue the company.
And he said he'll consider
dropping the lawsuit
if we issue an apology and let you go.
b*stard.
You need to tell me what's happening.
This is gonna sound crazy.
I don't know if anybody
would believe that story.
So you gonna fire me?
It certainly would make ownership happy.
They don't like being
thought of as a sleazy tabloid.
I understand.
But I believe you.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
I'm sorry.
Look, it can't look like I'm helping you
or else that's my a*s.
So I'm gonna have to put you on leave
till I can sort all of this out.
Okay, thank you.
Don't thank me yet.
(person sighing)
(gentle music)
(door whirring)
(water flowing)
Hello, Mark.
What are you doing here?
I gave you a choice, you chose poorly.
You come in here,
threatening me in my house.
Relax, right, on your knees.
On your knees.
What do you want?
Let's have some fun.
(gentle music)
Joshua isn't here today.
Miss. Jones, Zahra, he's really not here.
I need answers.
I can't give you answers.
You know, you know that Joshua
has done some despicable sh*t, don't you?
I know what you're going through,
but this is my a*s on the line too.
Please, please, if you know anything,
please just tell me.
I can't and I really
think you should go now.
Look, he's threatening me and my husband.
If you tell me anything,
you could be saving my life.
It's time for you to leave.
He has cameras everywhere.
He's watching you.
He will k*ll me and my family
if I put one foot out of line.
Look, I can save your family.
We can get Joshua and.
I can't risk.
You're not the first
person he's done this to
and you're not gonna be
the last, you need to go.
Good luck, there's the door.
(gentle music)
(door banging)
(tense music)
Mark?
(feet banging)
(tense music)
(person breathing)
Hi.
What the f*ck was that?
Lorazepam, good for anxiety and sedation.
You f*cking k*lled Natalie.
Oh, she wasn't so innocent.
She was willing to sell out
her friend for a better job.
You should start to feel
the effects right now.
Goodnight.
Okay.
Relax, you're still alive.
I just wanted to gag you
so that you wouldn't make too much noise.
Wouldn't want you screaming.
(person grunting)
(person crying)
Hey, how you feeling?
Any nausea?
I understand the anger.
I'm sure you're probably
wondering, what's going on?
Yeah, I would be too.
(person screaming)
He's just fine.
Although I did worry about him overdosing
on the sedative.
I had to give him more than one shot.
He's a big boy, out like a light.
(person crying)
Okay, listen, I'll take your gag off
if you promise to not scream, all right?
Just.
Good, good, all right.
All right, make any loud noises
and it goes right back on.
Untie me.
Oh, no, I don't think so.
I got plans as a matter of fact,
I've been working
up a little bit of a story,
spinning it up.
I wanna get your thoughts on it
because I respect you as a writer.
Okay, here goes.
You came home early
because you were feeling sick.
You found your so-called best friend.
(speaking in foreign language)
In bed with your husband.
The pressure, the strain, the sadness,
the sheer humiliation of it got to you
and you just snapped.
(g*n banging)
You did all this to frame me for m*rder.
I don't like that word.
It's what the kids call basic.
I prefer more ultimate corporal punishment.
Why?
'Cause you deserve punishment.
Because you slept with me
when you were still
married to your husband.
And every jury in the entire world
would call that infidelity.
Why would you do this?
Do you really think this will
make me wanna be with you?
(person laughing)
No dear, no, no.
Is that what you think I'm doing?
I thought that you were
going to keep me entertained.
I thought this was going
to be a little bit of a lark.
Why do you think that I
sent that picture of Mark
to you in the first place.
But as it turns out, you've
been very, very disappointing.
As a matter of fact, this whole thing
initially meant to entertain
me was very tedious.
As a matter of fact, the only bright spot
in this entire thing was Natalie.
Oh, you should have seen it.
It's this begging for
her life kind of a thing.
You know, the only way
that you can see when
someone's light goes out.
It's just.
You were just messing with me.
You wanted to see what I would do.
Is this a game to you?
No, but my mother taught
me that women like you
deserve what's coming to them.
Oh my God, it's you.
You're the serial k*ller.
You're the one murdering all those girls.
m*rder is so basic.
Can you just say ultimate
corporal punishment?
Let's try to make it stick, right?
You're f*cking crazy.
You're f*cking crazy.
Oh, I'm not.
Well, maybe, maybe I like to think
that I just have a little bit
of flare for the dramatic.
Hey, that's going back on.
You broke your promise again.
Infidelity and, right there.
All right, be quiet.
If you're not quiet, I
will put a f*cking b*llet
in your head and I will not care.
Okay, beg for your life more silently.
Mr. Wright.
(tense music)
Mr. Sullivan.
(door creaking)
Mr. Wright,
I didn't expect to see
you here at Zahra's place.
Oh, we were down in the
basement getting some files,
there as black mold everywhere.
You're not allergic, are you?
No, Zahra wasn't answering her phone,
so I decided to swing on by.
It's a little outside of
corporate policy, isn't it?
Well, if you remember,
you had me fire her yesterday.
(person laughing)
So is she here?
Yes, yes, she's in the back.
Come in and have a seat.
(person breathing)
(drawer whirring)
You know what, on second thought,
I just swing on by another time.
You know, she's got a very busy schedule.
If you wanna talk to her at all,
it's got to be now, please come in.
Okay.
Yeah, I just really need
to have a chat with Zahra.
Of course, I'll go get her.
Please have a seat.
Be right back.
(tense music)
(g*n banging)
Now where were we?
(dramatic music)
Run, run!
Brian, are you okay?
Oh God, oh my God.
(people grunting)
Gonna come back for you, Brian.
(person screaming)
(person humming)
(person whistling)
I had such great hopes for you.
Now plans change.
(person grunting)
Get off of her, now.
(person grunting)
You okay?
Yeah.
Told you to stay out of our business.
Go ahead, do it.
Mark, Mark.
No, no, Mark.
No, put the g*n down Mark.
I have to Z, 'cause if I don't,
he'll come back and get us.
No, you don't have to do this.
No, this isn't you, please.
No, I have to.
No you don't Mark,
this changes everything.
Right here, right here.
You don't have to do this, please.
You don't have to do this, you don't.
Do it!
Mark, you don't.
Yes I do.
No you don't.
Do it.
Drop the g*n.
Okay, hold, look.
I'm putting it down.
Okay, I'm putting it down, don't sh**t.
Put it down.
It's down, it's down.
Okay.
Thank God you were here,
they were going to k*ll me.
What?
Yes they were, they were there.
They even shot my friend over there
and they were coming after me.
I didn't do none of that.
No, no, no, no.
k*ll me.
No, no, no, that's not the right guy.
That is Joshua Wright, that's him.
Never seen this person before in my life.
You're a liar, it's over!
You're done.
(g*n whirring)
(dramatic music)
(g*ns banging)
Mark, oh God, Mark, stay
with me baby, open your eyes.
So please, somebody please help me.
Please, no, no, no, look
at me, stay with me Mark.
Please, please, please.
Baby please, please.
(dramatic music)
That is one hell of a story.
You should know, you were there.
So how are you taking to my old job?
Well, I'm just hoping
I don't screw it all up.
Got pretty big shoes to fill.
I wouldn't have recommended you
if I didn't think you could do it.
Oh, I know.
So how are you holding up
or how are you getting
around with, you know?
Oh, don't worry about me,
I've had worse in the Marines.
Hey, I never got to thank you
for saving me.
Don't thank me yet.
This job will take years off your life.
Don't I know it.
(people laughing)
(phone dinging)
Well, I think my van
is here to pick me up.
Oh.
(phone ringing)
Hey Sherri, you think you
can help Brian down to his ride?
[Sherri] Yeah, of course.
She's great.
Hi.
So, how are you settling in?
I think pretty good, I
really like working for Zahra.
Thank you.
Thank you, mind if I help you out?
Be my guest.
Perfect.
All right.
Till next time.
Till next time.
(person laughing)
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
[Mark] Hey.
Mark.
Congrats, first official
day on the new job.
Thanks, shouldn't you be at home resting?
Ah, doctor said exercise is good for me.
So you wanna get coffee?
Fresh start, how about tea?
Tea.
(gentle music)
(dramatic music)
(gentle music)
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