05x18 - Lest the Truth be Known

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

[music continues]

[Mack] Laura.

[engine starts]

Thank you very much.

[chuckles]

Hope you didn't have any trouble finding the room.

No, no. It's the only one with two gorillas

standing outside the door.

Oh, I see you're a woman who's been around.

Yeah, well enough to know a good thing when I see it.

-That makes two of us. -Oh, yeah?

[Greg moans]

[Laura chuckles]

[giggles]

[exhales]

[man 1] Hold it. Hold it.

[door knob rattles]

[Mack] Let go of me!

[Laura] Mack, what are you doing here?

I followed you from the Apaloon office.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Mack, what happened to you?

What'd you do, huh?

Bring this over for him?

Bring what to me? What are you talking about?

-What is this? -What's Apaloon, Laura?

Um, a-a client that I have some real estate dealings with.

-That's all. -Who's behind it?

-I don't know. -[Mack] Come on.

You gotta show property to someone.

Somebody's gotta sign the checks, Laura.

[Mack] They vandalized my house, my office.

I've lost my job. I might be disbarred.

They've beaten the hell out of me, Laura.

All because I'm taking the heat for this Apaloon.

Who is it?

-I don't know. -Who's Apaloon?

You either tell me now,

or I'm gonna stay on you until you do.

It's Mark St. Claire, alright?

-[Mack] Who's Mark St. Claire? -I don't know!

-What's his address? -I've never been there.

-What's his number? -I don't know. He calls me!

Mack, why don't you give this woman a break?

You're involved in this. I just haven't pieced it together.

And you never will because I am not involved.

You're involved up to your sleeve.

[screams] I am not! I repeat,

not involved in this!

[Greg] But what I am trying to do

with every fiber of my body

is extricate ourselves from this mess

you've gotten us into!

And that requires private conversations

and an incredible amount of maneuvering behind the scenes.

Behind the scenes?

You mean behind my back!

And it doesn't help matters for you

to come rushing into places like this,

sh**ting off your mouth in front of strangers!

All you have to do is two things!

You have to be patient

and you've got to trust me!

I am determined to get us out of this!

Mack, you better go.

The next time you hear from Mark St. Claire,

the next time he calls you, you get in touch with me.

You'd do that for me as a friend, right?

-Oh... -Right?

Laura.

[breathes heavily]

[soft music]

[Mack] Yeah, he had a couple of g*ons there,

and I burst in the room, and there they are. Laura--

Look, did she mention anybody besides Mark St. Claire?

Nah, that's all I could get out of her.

Well, I got something.

A little interesting piece of information

on the Apaloon board of directors.

Like what?

Like they're all dead men.

All of them.

Same plane crash last year.

-Excuse me. Hi. -[Mack] Hi.

What happened with the package?

-Laura Avery works for Apaloon. -What?

She picked up the package and delivered it to Gregory Sumner.

Mack, I don't care what Laura said.

Laura came to me with an offer

for my share of the apartment building.

-What? -[Karen] Yes,

it was an offer from Abby.

And when I talked to Laura about it later,

she denied everything.

She suggested I was confused because of the pills.

Look, why don't we get some lunch and we can talk--

Oh, honey, I'd like to,

but Diana's coming by to pick out a car.

She said she needed my advice.

Good. Then by all means, you should stick around.

Hey, are you okay?

Yeah.

You know, I've seen Abby with Sumner a couple times

at his campaign headquarters.

And at the press reception for Governor Kelsey.

You know, I bet if we get Laura Avery to talk,

she'd be the key to this whole mess.

[horse galloping]

This is the spot we need to fix.

Fine, you didn't have to show me.

[birds tweeting]

You know, lately, I feel like you don't trust me anymore.

If I ask you something, will you tell me the truth?

I'll try.

You want me to leave?

Why?

Just tell me yes or no.

[horse neighing]

[phone rings]

Do we have the property ownership records

on zone 86?

Gary Ewing Enterprises.

One moment.

-Laura. -What?

Yes, they're in the file. I'll get them.

It's Mr. St. Claire on the line.

-I'll take it. -It's for Laura.

[ominous music]

-Hello. -Mrs. Avery.

I hope I'm not disturbing you.

[Laura] No.

Good.

There's an important matter which we must discuss.

[Laura] There is?

I understand you're a close personal friend

of Mack MacKenzie.

Well, I wouldn't go so far as to put it that way.

[chuckles] Well, however you care to define it,

let me suggest that you sever all connections with him

as soon as possible.

Well, I would like that very much,

but how do I get him to stay away from me?

Well, I'm sure you'll find a way.

How old are your sons now?

Jason's eight years old, and...

They depend on you, don't they?

What are you getting at?

I'm sure you'll find a way

to sever all connections with Mack MacKenzie.

Hello?

Hello?

What was that all about?

It was nothing.

[Abby] It didn't sound like nothing.

I said it was nothing!

I'll get that file.

[Gary grunting]

[panting]

Hi.

Listen, I'm really sorry I lost my cool.

I pursued what shouldn't have been pursued.

What can't be found or recaptured.

Oh...

I denied a lot of that to myself.

I appreciate everything you've done for me.

Only...

[chuckles]

I didn't pursue it, did I?

I needed some time to trust you.

I explained that to you.

It pursued me.

I didn't mean to come on so strong, Gary.

I just need to know that you care about me.

Cathy. If you'd just level with me...

I am leveling with you.

Was it the night at the Grants Bridge Ranch?

[Cathy] Did that scare you away from me?

[sighs] I didn't mean for that to happen.

I want to stay here and I want to work for you.

This has been the happiest time of my life.

Well, a lot's changed.

Why don't you call an electrician?

Maybe it's in the wiring.

You're not really going to take that job

in Central America, are you?

I'm going to be gone for two, maybe three months at the most.

-Yes. -But it's dangerous!

Now, why would you want to leave your new home?

[Ben] Hi!

Hi.

-What are you doing here? -What'd you get?

Oh, it's just a new bedspread. It's on sale.

You have got to talk sense to him.

What do you mean?

She means that she doesn't think

I should accept the assignment in El Salvador.

I don't think that you should accept it either.

It's an important story. I want to cover it.

Can't you do it from here?

There are hundreds and hundreds of ways

of presenting the information for a single story.

I feel...

I feel responsible

to present the important issues,

or the ones that I feel are important.

So, you have to be there, huh?

[Ben] I want to see it for myself.

And I'm beginning to feel

a little too comfortable around here.

-Why don't you come with me? -[Lilimae] What?

It'll be the experience of a lifetime for both of us.

[Lilimae] There are wars going on!

[Ben] I wouldn't suggest it if it were too dangerous.

[Lilimae] And the baby?

We'll be back in plenty of time.

Ben, I-I couldn't.

Why?

I don't know. I...

Because she belongs here now. That's why.

[horn honks]

[intense music]

[tires screeching]

[music continues]

Cathy!

[panting]

[Ray] You know, I missed you, baby.

Four years was a long time.

[water splattering]

Now, there'd be nights when I'd be driving down

some country road late at night.

[Ray] I'd imagine you next to me.

Sometimes, I'd sing the songs we used to sing

and I swear I used to hear your voice beside mine.

Or I'd open up my heart to you

the way we always did.

'Cause nobody else would understand.

So, when I got to the prison and found out

that they let you out five days earlier than planned...

Now, you knew but hadn't told me.

I was hurting real bad.

[Ray] And I got angry.

You know how I get when I get angry.

Then I figured they must have forced you into it.

So, I've used up this whole last year

looking for you.

Now that I found you, I am just about the happiest man

in the world.

How's my little cat?

I can't do this.

[door opens]

You're still my cat.

[soft music]

Lot's changed, Ray.

Tomcats on the fence in the alley.

I really should get back to the ranch.

Pussycats waltzing by.

On a clear night in Tupelo,

you can see them against the moon.

Hear them from the bedroom window.

Did you really spend this whole year looking for me?

I wanted to call you.

You could have.

You're the most important thing in the world to me.

You know that.

I know.

You're my wife, aren't you?

And we need to adjust the mechanic's work schedule

to cover Raphael's vacation.

I'll work out a plan and show it to you.

Good. Oh, hi.

-Hi. -Nice to see you.

I'll take care of those phone calls.

Good.

Well, you ready to look at some cars?

Yeah. I don't want to get anything too expensive, though.

In fact, I was thinking about getting a used car.

Oh, well, I think we can get you a new one you'd like.

Like this one?

Gets pretty good mileage.

Tell you what I'm gonna do.

I'll throw in a watch.

I'll throw in a pocket calculator.

I'll throw in two tickets to the circus for the kids

if you make me a deal.

Seriously, it's a safe, solid car.

And I'd feel really good knowing--

I can't afford this.

I'm in the business.

I'll help you out.

No.

I'm working now. I want to pay for it myself.

What kind of a job did Abby give you?

What is your job like?

I start tomorrow.

Well, why don't I just lend you the money

and you can pay me back?

Well, I won't be making that much.

No rush.

Okay.

Okay.

[birds chirping]

Well, it's been a long time

since you and I have talked, right?

Or even been alone.

Now, whose fault is that?

I've asked you to lunch a couple of times.

Well, you know how it is working for Abby, right?

[scoffs] You're telling me!

Returning her calls is a career in itself.

You must be relieved

now that the Lotus Point project

is moving full steam ahead, huh?

I thought we weren't gonna discuss business.

Well, I was talking about you.

Must take a lot of pressure off of you

now that she's gone into partnership with St. Claire.

You know about him?

Well, I've talked to him a few times on the phone.

[liquid pouring]

Let me ask you something.

Can he be trusted?

Trusted?

Well, you know, sometimes people say things

they don't really mean.

Does he keep his word?

Like when he makes a threat?

You remember the Marcuses, don't you?

Rule number one.

You don't mess with the Wolfbridge Group.

Mack MacKenzie tried.

And look what happened to him.

[phone ringing]

Tell me what you know about Apaloon.

I don't know anything--

What do you know about Abby Ewing?

What I know about Abby Ewing--

You got me framed on some trumped-up charges.

You double-crossed me! You don't give a damn!

Greg, the car is waiting.

I have a conference I'm due at.

You walk away from me!

I'm up for disbarment. You're gonna help me.

I've been trying to help you.

Why did you meet Laura Avery?

Mr. MacKenzie, I can make an appointment...

Why did you meet Laura Avery?

I am a married man running for the United States Senate.

I prefer to keep my private affairs discreet.

Why don't you come clean with me?

You don't want it clean, you want it dirty.

[instrumental music]

But, mommy, I was supposed to go to Bruce Webster's

after school.

Well, I'll call Bruce's mother, and I'll explain it to her.

Did I do something wrong?

Oh, no, sweetheart. It has nothing to do with you.

But why?

Look, from now on,

I want you to stay at school inside

until I pick you up, okay? Is that understood?

Okay? And I want you to always be where your teacher

or another adult can see you. It's very important.

But why?

Because I said so, that's why.

Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

[crickets chirping]

Karen was talking about the four of us getting together

and doing something on Saturday night.

-Mmm. -Okay.

This great new Indian restaurant.

Ooh, I love Indian food.

Well, good.

Bet you can tell us whether or not it's authentic.

-Hmm? -I've never been to India.

Then I guess you won't.

You weren't serious about me going with you

to Central America, were you?

There is something about going

to an undeveloped country.

You know, coping without all the gadgets

that you think you need.

There's something about seeing

the way people live in other parts of the world...

that helps you look at your own world differently.

Mm-hmm.

Yes.

I thought, as an artist, you'd be interested.

You're just not comfortable staying here with me, are you?

Oh, yes, I am.

No, you're not.

This afternoon you said you weren't.

I feel like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle.

Your life is all set up.

It's all arranged, which is good for you.

You've got it set up exactly the way you wanted.

I'm not inflexible.

I mean, I could change.

Well, I do have this fantasy

about what my ideal mate would be.

Would she be blond or brunette?

Oh, she'd have to be a journalist.

I guess a writer is close enough.

We would travel all over the world together

covering stories,

interviewing world leaders.

Sounds beautiful.

Mm-hmm.

But...

I'm not sure where I'd fit in.

[crickets chirping]

[footsteps]

[knocking on door]

[Karen] Laura!

Laura, it's Karen.

I was just going to go to bed.

I'll only be a minute.

Mack told me what happened today.

Look, it's late. I'm just not in the mood.

He only followed you because he's in trouble.

You might be the only one who can help him.

I've told him everything!

Why don't you just go home?

Laura!

When Richard disappeared,

Mack was there for you.

Day and night.

He was as good a friend as anyone could have.

If you know something, anything at all--

I don't, alright?

-I don't! -Please, don't you understand?

He's fighting for his life.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Just go home.

What is it?

I've never seen her like that, Mack.

She seems scared to death.

Well, somebody must have threatened her.

Who? Apaloon? St. Claire? Wolfbridge?

The question is, how do we get her to tell us what she knows?

Well, if she was that scared,

she must have had a pretty good reason for it.

Sumner says they were just there for a little hanky-panky.

What are they gonna do to her if she talks?

Look at what they did to you.

I'm okay.

I mean it, Mack.

I want you to get official help.

I've already been through the DA.

But a lot has happened since then.

I'm still under the investigation.

Then drop it!

I can't.

Mack, I've gone through this before.

-I don't wanna lose you. -You're not going to lose me.

You can't guarantee that.

Karen, I'm not gonna live my life walking away from things.

And besides, you wouldn't want me to do that either.

What's this?

It's the...

board of directors of Apaloon in an article on a plane crash.

I want you to look it over

and see if you find anything peculiar.

The Apaloon board of directors

was taken from the victims of the plane crash.

Obviously, a cover, but that's as far as we can figure.

Oh, my God.

This is the plane crash that Sid's Uncle Roger died in.

Yeah?

Yeah.

[frogs croaking]

Laura, please calm down.

They are businessmen. They're powerful businessmen.

Now, it's in our best interest--

He made threats against my children! Don't you understand?

What do you mean he made threats against your children?

He told me if I have my son's best interest at heart,

I will sever my ties with Mack.

I am sure that what he meant by that

is Mack's poking around might jeopardize the project!

-No, no, no, no, no. -Yes...

Alright, what kind of ties do you even have with Mack?

You know, Mack is not gonna leave me alone

until I answer his questions.

Well, why is he asking you questions?

I don't even care about the money anymore!

[screams] I just want out!

[Abby] It's too late for that, Laura.

You're in this as deep as anyone is.

[Gary] In what?

Laura, what's wrong?

I've made a terrible mistake.

What? What is it?

Well, you know that land in Minnesota I told you about,

that tax shelter?

No, you never told me about that.

Well, it turned out to be a fraud.

I lost $100,000 for Gary Ewing Enterprises

because I-I didn't look into it carefully enough.

Laura...

look, it's nothing to get that upset about.

You've done a lot of good things for us, too, hasn't she, Gary?

We can talk about this in a few days.

I'm sure we can work something out.

[soft music]

How old were you when I met you?

Thirteen.

You remember what they used to call you?

The stick.

Skin and bones.

But I saw what you could be.

And look at you now, Cat. You've grown into a real woman.

♪ From this valley they say you are going ♪

♪ We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile ♪

♪ For they say you are leaving this valley ♪

♪ That has brightened our lives ♪

♪ For a while ♪♪

It's kind of overwhelming, isn't it?

To be back with the one person you love?

We've known each other for so long,

we're like a matching set.

Can't break up the pair.

Say, do you remember

when we ran out of money at Charlottesville

and we had to sleep in the back seat of the car?

Yeah.

The club owner wouldn't pay us.

Hmm, yeah, because we lied about your age.

-We got our money anyway. -Mm-hmm.

And his trousers.

[chuckles]

[sighs] I've learned so much from you.

God, I hated prison.

We'll be going home again.

I can't leave yet.

Tomorrow morning.

What was that all about?

I checked on the kids. They're asleep.

I meant with Laura.

[sighs] She's upset about that land deal.

She didn't buy any land in Minnesota.

Look, Gary, when we started this whole thing,

you said you didn't want to know every single little detail.

That was supposed to be my area of expertise.

You had your audit, and I thought that would satisfy you.

Now, you're breathing down my neck all the time!

You coming to bed?

No, I think I'll stay up just a little bit.

[phone ringing]

Hello. Oh.

Oh.

Lilimae, is everything okay?

Fine. The phone has been ringing all night,

but as soon as I answer, they hang up.

Must be some pranksters.

Well, what did they say? Did they say anything?

Oh, nothing. Oh, it's best not to pay 'em any mind.

Except they kept calling.

Well, how are Jason and Daniel?

They're fine. Is something wrong?

No, why? What happened?

Well, Laura, you're so keyed up.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Who is this?

Who are you?

Who are you?

[ominous music]

[Karen] It was strange.

I mean, my parents were married for 40 years.

I always thought I'd be married to Sid forever.

Sometimes, I still find myself comparing Mack with Sid.

Yeah, well, I don't think I'm doing that.

Well, then why don't you go to Central America?

Book's ready, right?

Yeah, I just hand in the corrections on the galleys.

Lilimae's okay. We can keep an eye on her.

I know that, Karen.

Still early enough in your pregnancy.

Karen, I know that!

Well, then, what's stopping you?

Well...

here, we spend time together

and we spend time apart, you know?

Uh-huh.

There, if I go with him,

we'd be together all the time.

That might be too much.

You're not joined at the hip, you know?

I might not even like it there

without all the modern conveniences.

I mean, I'd feel just awful if I couldn't hack it.

But you might love it.

Okay.

You know what really scares me about it?

What?

That it might be just one stop.

From there, he'd take another assignment, and another.

Because that's him. That's...

That's Ben. And-and...

Sure, I'd see the world,

but I wouldn't have a home, or I wouldn't have...

I wouldn't have my friends.

He's not asking you to do that.

But I think it's what he wants.

And I don't want to lose him.

Are you sure you didn't give me this job

just because I'm your niece?

Honey, I think you are going to be a tremendous asset

to Gary Ewing Enterprises.

Please, tell me the truth.

If I just wanted to give you money,

I'd give you an allowance, not a salary.

Look, all you have to do today is get settled in,

and Elizabeth will show you where everything is, okay?

-Okay. -Roll 'em up.

Oh, yeah. Okay. Of course. Of course.

Did I tell you I'm going to be getting my car

in a couple of days?

That's great.

My mom speeded up the delivery.

Terrific.

You know, I'm really worried about Mack.

When I went to visit them, he was in such pain.

I mean, he already lost his job.

Did they have to beat him up, too?

What do you mean beat him up?

His face was all cut and bruised.

I think he even had stitches.

Who would do something like that?

[instrumental music]

[Gary] Weren't you even going to say goodbye?

I wanted to get an early start this morning.

Where were you last night?

I stayed in town.

[horn honks]

Who's that?

A friend.

An old friend?

From Arkansas?

From all over.

[horn honks]

That's Ray.

Gary, you don't understand.

I know you think I'm awful.

[sighs] I'm so sorry everything's so messed up.

Well, great. If you will put that into writing,

then we have a deal.

Thank you very much.

Sounds like a great adventure.

I think so.

You having second thoughts?

A few.

Well, can't stay still for too long.

Mm-mm.

Well, you and I have that in common.

I'm reading Val's book...

You've lived quite a life.

I still am.

I didn't mean it that way.

Yes, you did.

You think the main part of my life is over, don't you?

This is the best part.

I mean, that other stuff is great for books,

but after all the adventures and strangers met

and experiences had are over,

well, there's nothing really to hold on to.

Well, nothing tangible, anyway.

I don't regret it.

Well...

not all of it.

But at some point,

you have to be able to look someone in the eye

and know that they know you

and have known you for years

and understand you...

and care about you.

I suppose so.

This is the best part of my life.

[Ray] Oh, that is quite a piece of land.

Your boyfriend must be worth plenty.

Let's just keep driving.

You know, his wife was beside herself

when she called me to come take you away.

This is quite a setup you got yourself into.

I really want to go.

You must know all about everything here.

And what you don't know, you could find out.

Please, Ray?

[sighs]

Okay, honey.

We're going.

[Cathy] What are you doing?

[Ray] Right back to where we came from.

You figure it out.

There's a fortune here.

Now, why shouldn't we get a piece of it?

-No! -What's the matter?

Thought you wanted to go back to your boyfriend.

Ray, this is crazy!

Now, you just listen up

because I'll tell you exactly what you say to him.

I'm not gonna say anything to him.

Tell him you were wrong to leave.

That you ran away from me

because you being here with him

means everything to you.

Would you turn the car around, please?

That won't be far from the truth.

The final papers on the Marcus property.

We own it now.

Free and clear.

As a matter of fact, we own all of Lotus Point.

The only unit that we don't own

is the apartment building that started it all.

[sighs]

Well, I'm sure we can take care of that.

Well, there are always gonna be obstacles.

We can't let that stop us.

-Abby, please-- -I'll tell you what.

Why don't we finish up here

and then go take ourselves a nice long lunch and celebrate?

I think we both deserve it.

Maybe you've got the right attitude.

Maybe I do.

You know, it's really funny when you think about it.

What is?

How everyone carried on

about Lotus Point at the beginning.

How they loved it.

How they swore it would never be sold to developers.

Well, it was sold alright, wasn't it?

And for a song.

[exhales] I don't mind telling you now.

I fully expected to pay twice what we paid for it.

It's a lesson to be learned in that, isn't there?

What's that?

That people, no matter what they say,

are willing to sell what they value very much

for very little.

Alright. I need you to find out

the sewage and water capabilities...

Where are you going?

I just realized what time it is.

I have to pick up Jason at school.

[Laura] What did you tell St. Claire?

I didn't tell him anything.

Well, then how does he know what I said to Mack?

I have no idea.

Maybe the suite is bugged.

-Maybe we should be whispering. -That's not funny!

How does St. Claire know that I incriminated him?

Unless you told him.

-Get out. -What?

Pack up your things and get out.

I told you I was interested in simplicity! You agreed!

You come charging in here with the funny papers from Apaloon

with Mack MacKenzie hot on your trail.

That is not simple.

You have obviously stuck your nose in somebody's business.

He threatened my kids!

That's ridiculous!

Why would he want to hurt your children?

I don't know, but he meant it!

I know the man! I have worked with this man!

Nothing is going to happen!

I personally guarantee your children's safety.

Like you guaranteed Mack's safety?

[intense music]

What are you looking at?

You're a little confused, are you?

Forgot what your job is?

Your job is to close the door!

You need some help? Well, I'll help you!

I'll close the door for you!

[intense music]

[Ray] Mrs. Ewing.

What are you doing here?

Don't you remember? You called me.

Yeah, and I asked you to get Cathy off the ranch.

I know that.

Well, what are you still doing here now?

You know, Mrs. Ewing, I've been real patient.

-[Ray] Haven't I? -[sighs] Yes.

And things took a little longer than I expected.

[Ray] So you said.

And they didn't work out quite

the way I hoped they might.

You know, I could have called her at any time.

-But I didn't. -I know.

I don't think we ought to be standing right here talking.

You know, Cathy has grown real fond of this place.

What did you tell her?

How many head you got here?

Answer my question.

That I'd spent the last year looking for her,

I-I finally found her!

You know, it ain't that far from the truth.

Did she believe you?

-[Ray] Yeah. -Good.

Then I want you both out of here by tonight.

Oh, yeah, well, Mrs. Ewing, you see,

things haven't worked out exactly as I had planned either.

[sighs]

What does that mean?

Well, it's just gonna take a little longer

to get Cathy out of here.

[exhales sharply]

[Cathy] Want me to spot you?

You forget something?

[sighs] I was wrong to leave.

I didn't go with Ray.

Because I want to be with you.

That it?

[Cathy] I made a mistake.

Stop it.

I don't mind admitting it.

Stop lying.

The minute we pulled out of the driveway, I--

Tell me the truth!

I am!

You didn't come from Wyoming.

Yes, I did. I came from--

I know about Arkansas.

You were in jail there.

Just for a little while, and I wasn't supposed to be--

Four years.

But if you'd known, you wouldn't have hired me.

What were you there for?

[sobs]

I don't want to be with Ray.

I want to be with you.

I have watched you take from me and lie to me.

Now, what were you in jail for?

I just wanted you to love me.

What were you in jail for?

m*rder!

Uh, uh...

[speaking foreign language]

Si.

[Laura] Good.

[breathes heavily]

[phone rings]

Come on, soup's on.

[man 2] Ready for Monday?

[Karen] Well, ask me tomorrow.

It's alright, Mack. We've had your soup before.

Before it gets too cold. Come on.

You didn't burn the water this time, did you?

No, I didn't, wise guy.

Hey, thanks for cooking.

Oh, you deserve it. You worked hard all day.

Oh, come on. I thought we were gonna think positively.

I figured if worse comes to worse,

I can always serve lunch at the car agency.

[door bell rings]

Oh, you start.

I'll get it.

Laura!

I, uh...

Listen, I want to tell you everything I know, okay?

But I really need your help

because I can't go through this alone.

-Yeah, yeah, yeah. -And, um, I didn't know...

I didn't know who those people were.

Honest to God, Mack, I really didn't know.

I don't even think she meant it to go that far.

Who?

Abby.

Apaloon is Abby's company.

[Laura sniffles]

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