06x08 - I Get a Kick Out of You

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[NARRATOR]
Previously on Chesapeake Shores:

- [JESS] We have an announcement.
- We're having a boy.

- Look at us. We love each other.
- Yeah.

[MARGARET] Make me an equity partner.

Keller and O'Brien
or O'Brien and Keller?

You're moving in with me.

Took you long enough to figure that out.

You are the only one I trust.

- I think he really was framed.
- [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

- [CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
- [HARPER] Okay. First, a smiling one.

- [CAMERA CLICKS]
- Great. Now a serious one.

Give me your best litigation face.

Perfect. This will look great
on the new website.

Thanks again
for putting that together, Harper.

Oh, trust me, you needed it.
Your last website was... functional.

But once I'm done
with it, it will shine.

Give me a little bit of credit.

I'm surprised that I remembered enough
HTML to actually get it to work.

I don't need college to know
your CSS could use some work.

Just leave it to me.

Oof! Oh.

My heart. She doesn't pull any punches.
What's a CSS?

Oh, Google it.

Besides, you said the number one quality

you wanted in an employee was honesty.

Flattery's a close second.

You didn't have to put my name first.

It was alphabetical. I had no choice.

You had a choice.

- We did it.
- Yeah, we did.

Are we getting coffee or what?

Oh. There's my heart again.

Come on.

- [CHUCKLES]
- [GROANS]

Oh, I cannot believe you finished
that entire stack of pancakes.

When I set my mind to something,
I don't stop till it's done.

Mm-hm. I think you are one of three

people in Pancake Palace history

who's finished the entire pancake pile.

If I never smell syrup again,
it will be too soon.

But, tell me, was it worth it to get

your picture on the Glutton's Wall?

Absolutely.

Good.

Oh, hey. Are you free this weekend?

I could be. What are
you thinking? Dinner?

'Cause it will take me that long
to be hungry again.

Actually, um, the firefighters
are throwing Kevin and Sarah

a baby shower at the station.

I was wondering
if you wanted to be my plus one?

Yeah. I'll have
Mandrake pick out a gift.

You could pick out a gift yourself.

- [WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]
- I suppose I could. Yeah.

Just a small gift?

It depends. Your
version of small or ours?

[CELL PHONE CHIMES]

- Is an Ivy League tuition too much?
- Yes. Yes, it is.

Hey, it's my genetic test results. Okay.

Ooh.

[EVAN] Ha!

- Amazing.
- What?

Did you know I'm a night owl?

Yes.

I mean, I did too. I just didn't
know it was tied to my DNA.

Also says I'm more likely to get bit
by mosquitoes.

And here I thought it was
because I'm so sweet.

Does your DNA say anything
about your adorable, crooked smile?

Aw. It doesn't.
But thank you for noticing.

But now the real question.

- Am I related to William Wallace?
- Mm-hm.

[EVAN] Well, that's underwhelming.

I would have sworn Kincaid was Scottish.

That's not your ancestry map.
That's your relatives map.

It shows you
where all your genetic cousins are.

Nope. Can't be.

My mom was from Oregon.
Didn't have any siblings.

I don't have any cousins.

Maybe not on your mom's side,
but what about your dad?

[POIGNANT PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

♪ Plane ticket already paid
I'm gone but it don't mean nothing ♪

♪ I'm close even though I'm far away ♪

♪ That's how I remember you ♪

♪ Stuck here on the red-eye special ♪

♪ I can't wait to see you again ♪

♪ Just don't think of me
Not being around ♪

♪ Just listen for the
sweet, sweet sound ♪

♪ Of the taxi pulling up the driveway ♪

♪ I'm coming home soon ♪

♪ I'm coming home soon ♪

[VOCALIZING]

[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

- [JESS] The flash drive again?
- Mm-hm.

The question I'm dealing with is
is this enough evidence

to prove my father's innocent?

Does it clear his name?

It just about convinces me, but these

documents are circumstantial at best.

That's a step in the right direction.

Did you call your
father's friend, Byron?

Yeah.

He thinks he's innocent. But you know,

it's still gonna require lawyers.

And I just don't know
if I wanna drag us into that.

I don't know if he's worth it.

I don't think this is about Dennis Peck.

I think this is about you.

- [TENDER MUSIC PLAYING]
- How do you mean?

My husband is the type of man

who would never let
an innocent person go to jail

if he had any way to help them.

No matter who that person was.

When did you get so wise?

I woke up like this.

Okay. I'll ask Connor what he thinks.

Maybe we can fight this.

Do you want me to go with you?

I can call that Association
and cancel this weekend.

No, it's too late.
Besides, we need the money.

I can't believe they booked
the entire B&B.

We're gonna be up to our ears
in beeches and bonnets.

Bayonets and bicornes.

Bodices and bloomers.

[MEOWS]

- [MIMICS SNARLING]
- [JESS LAUGHS]

[MEGAN LAUGHING]

- Good morning.
- Morning.

I don't know
if I'll ever get used to that.

[MICK] Honey, have you seen the...?

- Mm-hm.
- Oh, thank you.

- How is it living together again?
- [MICK] It's going great.

- It's been wonderful.
- Mm-hm.

- Are they always like this?
- Every morning.

Um... So Miranda Livingston
is coming to see me today.

An Oscar-winning actress
is coming to see you?

Well-played, Bree O'Brien.

If she's gonna make a movie
out of my book,

she has to prove she can do it right.

I thought you were all in
after the family gave you approval?

But is she the right person for it?
You know?

She certainly has the talent.

Have you seen From L.A. to New York?
I love that film.

[MEGAN] Really?

Mick, that was a rom-com.

Hey, I'm multifaceted.

I know.

Yeah. I've worked with actors before.

They are on their best behavior
until they get what they want.

And then turn into total divas.

How will you know Miranda isn't just
saying what you want to hear?

Don't you worry, Mama. I got a plan.

It's gonna reveal her true nature.

Anyway, enough of that.

Uh, Sarah's baby shower.
I don't have a gift.

Do you have any ideas?

Um, well, Kevin and Sarah
do have a baby registry.

[WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]

What? Why didn't
you tell me this before?

Because I wanted to get the best gift.

- Give it. Give it!
- No!

Come on!

Last night, I had a sh**ting pain.

Spasming near her right inguinal canal.

Lasted about a half-hour.

Twenty-six minutes.
Thought it might be ligament pain.

I want to make sure
it's not something more serious.

Yeah, of course.

You said the pain was on the right side?

- Yes.
- Yes.

Before it started,
did you make any sudden movements?

She stood up.

I don't know if I'd
consider that sudden.

Not to worry. Your husband is correct.

Those are all classic symptoms
of round ligament pain.

Which is perfectly normal
in this stage of pregnancy.

Yes.

If it happens again, take a low dosage
of acetaminophen for the pain.

- She did that already.
- Yeah, I took a Tylenol.

Great. Um, I can send you some
recommendations for stretches.

- It will help relieve the spasming.
- Thank you.

And, uh,
where did you go to medical school?

Actually, I was a combat medic
in Afghanistan.

And now he's an EMT.

Oh, actually, I was kidding. Good
for you. You really know your stuff.

Thanks.

Yeah, he does. And he's also had
a lot of coffee today.

Ah.

Could I have a cup of fruit
instead of the fries? Thank you.

Thank you.

Look, I get it.

You pour your heart and soul
into your work.

You don't want some stranger
to come to town, destroy it,

and then show
the m*nled pieces to the masses.

Like, have you seen The Last Airbender?

If you haven't, trust me, do not.

Or Bonfire of the Vanities?

Yes! Or any of the versions
of The Great Gatsby.

I mean, I never said
that you were gonna mangle it.

But that is what you were thinking,
isn't it?

Maybe, I don't know.

I would be. That's why I
want to get to know you.

Your town, your family. So I can prove

that I can really do
justice to your work.

Okay.

About my family...

A lot of people think All Our Yesterdays
is based on them, but...

it's not, actually.

Writers take bits and pieces
from everybody in their lives

and put that into their characters.
It's not a one-for-one comparison.

Of course. And just like you take
from those around you,

you write pieces of yourself into each

of your characters, wouldn't you say?

Yeah. Yeah, that's accurate.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Enjoy.

Your main character, Kacie,
obviously has a lot of Bree in her,

even if it isn't %.

And so, if I want to portray
Kacie faithfully,

it would help me
to get to know you better.

Uh, for sure. I agree. Did you not order
a cup of fruit with your meal?

Yup.

Oh. Well, let me flag down the waitress.
We can fix this.

No, don't bother. She's busy. That

lady over there looks like a handful.

[HOPEFUL PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

Okay.

Perfect. I believe we are in agreement.

We are.

Now I just have to present
these new additions to the board.

And lucky for me... Ah! I see I do not
have a fear of public speaking.

So it should be a breeze.

Though it does say I get annoyed
by the sound of chewing.

Misophonia. How did they know?

- Evan.
- Thank goodness

I don't have the gene
that makes cilantro

taste like soap. I love cilantro.

Ew, it tastes like soap.

Look, I'm really glad that your DNA
test has been so enlightening,

but don't you think
it's revealed something else?

That I should have perfect pitch,
yet I can't carry a tune?

Yeah. Do I feel cheated? You bet I do.

No. Your cousins.

What are you gonna do about them?

- Nothing.
- Nothing?

Nothing. They're strangers.

- I just thought that...
- Abby... Oh, sh**t.

Mandrake has the car outside.
I'm gonna be late. Sorry.

- Your phone didn't ping.
- It's, um, on vibrate.

I'll see you later tonight.

[WHIMSICAL PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

Here you are.

No, no.

Oh, no. Don't worry
about it. It's on me.

No, no, no, I insist.

Wanna arm wrestle for it?

Let's at least go - .

How about you get the next one?

Okay, thank you.

- Thanks so much.
- Thank you.

So, what's the verdict?

Have I bought a little
more time or should

I hop on the next plane out of town?

No, I'm not gonna chase you
out of town, but, um...

I need a little more time with it.

Wonderful.

While you ponder,
I would love to talk to your family.

Would that be okay?

Yeah. It's up to them,
but I don't see a problem with it.

Excellent.

- Thank you so much, Bree.
- You're so welcome.

I will be in touch.

Okay.

Hey. Thanks again
for messing up her order.

- Didn't seem to upset her at all.
- I know.

Tell me about it. Look
what she tipped me.

What a nice lady.

- That is nice.
- Uh-huh.

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

Huh.

[CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

I had no idea this much
went into w*r re-enactments.

Right? And the w*r
of of all things?

Not even the Civil w*r?

Even the Revolutionary w*r re-enactors
make fun of these guys.

Be nice. They're our guests.

What did you make?

Artisanal hardtack.

This is garlic parmesan.

We got rosemary lemon,
and cinnamon sugar.

And this is something the soldiers
would eat on the b*ttlefield?

Not technically. I know we were supposed

to make historically-accurate food,

but have you tried hardtack?

It's inedible.

- I don't do inedible.
- No, you don't.

Isn't it nice having something
you're good at?

- You're good at things.
- Name one.

Uh...

Kissing.

- See? You could write a book.
- Yeah.

I am pretty good at that.

Why?

- What's wrong?
- What's right?

The bank doesn't like my vineyard idea.

The B&B is barely squeaking by.

What if we go out of business?

Jess O'Brien, you are the most
capable person I have ever met.

And the B&B is not going out
of business because it's yours.

And if there's one
thing I know about you,

it's that you know
how to make things work.

No, no, no. That stays outside.

See?

Mmm. That's good.

- Hello.
- Hi.

You're home early.

Unfortunately, not for long.
I just got to pick up some blueprints.

Mm-hm. Sorry. I'm still cooking.
I was gonna close them when I'm done.

- I know that. I was just...
- Does it bother you?

- No. Why should it?
- Because it used to bother you.

- Did it?
- Oh, yeah.

You used to slam the cupboards
when I left them open.

I did, but I just closed these.
So that's...

- Progress?
- Progress. Yes.

- Carry on.
- Thank you.

All right. That's it for today.

Keep that creativity flowing
over the weekend.

And I'll see you on Monday.

That was so informative.
These kids are lucky to have you.

Oh, no. I'm lucky to have them.

Mm. Your passion shines through.

But if it's not too presumptuous,

could I give you some pointers
on your performance?

My performance?

Your presentation. Public speaking.

It's something I had to learn
the hard way.

For example,
when you get excited about something,

you tend to move your hands a lot
and gesture.

It's very "wax on, wax off."

- [WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]
- Oh.

Okay. Um...

- I hadn't noticed.
- It's subconscious.

Also, when you get asked a question
you weren't expecting,

you tend to use a lot of verbal fillers,
a lot of "ums" and "likes."

It makes you seem nervous, even though

you know what you're talking about.

Um...

I see what you mean.

I hope I didn't
make you feel uncomfortable.

It's something I'd want pointed out
if I was doing it.

You can go from great to phenomenal.

Well, thank you so much. I'll, um...
I'll keep it in mind.

Is that better?

Hm... now you look a little closed off.
Just relax.

Oh.

Huh.

[EVAN] I think I could use a hobby.

I'm feeling a bit anxious.

Hm. Why do you think that is?

I don't really know.
I get that way occasionally.

Antsy, uneasy.

- It'll pass eventually.
- You think a hobby would help?

It did when I was a kid.

You had one then?

Yeah, but...

Eh.

What was it?

Magic.

What?

Magic.

Sleight of hand, card
tricks, legerdemain.

[LAUGHS]

- Laugh it up.
- Are you serious?

Yeah, I'm serious.

I would spend hours every single day

practicing with a deck of cards
in my room.

- I thought it would help me get girls.
- Oh, and did it?

Of course not. No.

You know, there are other ways
to deal with anxiety.

Like finding the root cause
and addressing it?

Yes.

It does not work for me.
Give me distraction every time.

[ABBY CHUCKLES]

How long have you been feeling this way?

Has it happened to
be since you found out

that you had cousins
you didn't know about?

- Why would that make me anxious?
- Oh, I don't know.

It would make me anxious.
I would want to know more about them.

Ah. See, that is where you and I differ.

I am content to let sleeping dogs lie.

Always have been more of a cat person.

You know you use humor
as a defense mechanism.

You really should try improv.

Yeah. Tried that after magic.

Surprisingly, did not work any better.

- [ABBY] Stand-up?
- Too afraid.

- [ABBY] Clowning?
- There you go. That's my next venture.

- Clowning.
- Clowning.

[SERENE MUSIC PLAYING]

[BREE] If you were having a baby,
what would you like for a present?

That's a lot to unpack in that question.

Right, context. Um...

It's Kevin and Sarah's
baby shower tomorrow,

and I still haven't figured out
what to get them.

Also, would you like
to come to it with me?

That depends.
Will Miranda be there observing?

Oh...

God, I hope not.

Why not?

I thought you liked her.

I did. I do. I do. I, you know...

It was before she came into my class
and observed and kind of...

said some rude things afterwards.

- Oh, really?
- Yeah.

Like what?

Like, I use "like" too
much in sentences.

Like I just did.

And that my hand
gestures are distracting.

Hey, look.

I'm sorry if that hurt you,
but are you sure she was being rude?

It sounds like
she was just trying to help.

Or she was trying to get into my head,

make me self-conscious.

Why would she do that?

It's an old negotiation technique.
It's called negging.

- She's smart, that one.
- Hm.

Could be. Or it could be
constructive criticism,

just like you do with your students.

Maybe.

I can come to the baby shower for a bit.

I just have to drive
to Frederick County.

Oh. What's in Frederick County?

Somebody I have to visit.

My parents' graves.
It's my mom's birthday.

It's something I do.

- Oh.
- [POIGNANT MUSIC PLAYING]

Um, do you want company?
I can come with you.

That means so much, but I...

I feel like I need some time
for myself, you know?

Yeah.

Yeah. No, I understand. Of course.

[DAVID] So I would need
to take this to the FBI, right?

Or would an attorney wanna hold it back

so prosecution
can't come up with a rebuttal?

You definitely need to present this
to the FBI as soon as possible.

You don't want to risk
being accused of concealing evidence.

[CONNOR]
This is evidence in your father's favor.

Best-case scenario,
he doesn't even need to go to court.

You think so?

It's possible.
This might be enough to absolve him.

And if not, it's an ace
up any good attorney's sleeve.

Your father has a good attorney, right?

A court-appointed attorney.

What? How is that possible? He's a Peck.

Yeah, our family attorney
won't take my calls.

It seems being a Peck
isn't what it used to be.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[TRANQUIL MUSIC PLAYING]

[JESS] All the licenses
and safety measures are in place

for the black powder demonstration, yes?

Correct.

The cannon will only be fired once
at p.m.

And if I told him once,
I told him a thousand times.

Who?

Richard. The guy playing
General Robert Ross.

He's such a Farb.

I'm sorry. What?

He's far below standard.

He doesn't put any
effort into his attire.

You can see jeans under his jacket,
for goodness sake.

We take a lot of pride in making this

look as authentic as possible.

Most of what you see is hand-stitched
for historical accuracy.

That's impressive.

When you put that much hard work
and passion into something,

and someone doesn't take it seriously...

I think I know
exactly what that feels like.

Hm. Excuse me. Richard?

Okay, I don't even
know where to begin...

- [SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
- Jess, hi! Um...

Okay. Yeah, no.

Just wanted to swing by to tell you
that Miranda Livingston

is staying in town for a few more days,

and she might pop by here to talk to you

to do research or whatever.

But you don't have to agree
if you don't want to.

Why wouldn't I want to talk to her?

Uh... I don't know. I... Um...

She is actually really nice.
She just has something about her.

You know, she has a way of, like,
looking right through you,

and it just makes you feel kind of...

Exposed, vulnerable.

Ugh, I certainly don't need
any help with that.

With all these bank rejections,
I'm pretty full up on vulnerability.

Oh, Jess.

Don't test me.

I just...

I built this business
from the ground up.

All by myself.

Yeah. And you're doing an amazing job.

I'm just afraid
it'll all come up to nothing.

I just want to build
something that lasts.

Something of quality.

Like a hand-stitched costume.

Or a handcrafted bottle of wine.

I don't wanna be a Farb.

A Farb?

You wouldn't understand.
It's an thing.

- [WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]
- Ah.

You remember your card?

Don't tell me.

Was it...?

- This one?
- No.

Really? Okay, well, little rusty.
Haven't done this one in a while.

But you did put your name on it
and everything. Yeah, okay.

Was it this one?

No? Okay. Well, then.
Was it... boom, this one?

- No.
- No.

Are you serious? Okay,
what was your card?

[CARRIE] Ace of hearts.

Ace of hearts?

Oh.

That ace of hearts?

Whoa! It has my name
on it and everything.

How did you do that?

A magician never tells.
Here, let me show you another one.

Wow. He's actually pretty good at this.

Yes. When he puts his mind to it,
Evan can master anything.

How have you been, Mandrake?

Well, I can't complain.
Thank you for asking, Abby.

And how's your family?
I hope Connor continues to recover.

Yes.

With his diet and exercise,
he's actually healthier than ever.

That's wonderful news.
And how about your father?

He's... He's strong.
He's doing much better.

You must be very proud of him.

Well, if there's one thing
the O'Briens are, it is tough.

You should be proud of yourself,
too, Abby.

You are the glue
that holds this family together.

I don't know about that, but, uh...

Mandrake. Do you know why
Evan doesn't want to meet his cousins?

He's always talking about
how he's never really had a family,

and now he has a chance to find them.

I just don't get it.

Evan's been on his own
for a very long time.

He's used to depending on himself.

So when people get close to him,
it can scare him.

And what's closer than family?

So, yes, it does attract him, but it

also makes him feel vulnerable too.

[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

Good. Mix them right.

You can give it a little cut
and get a little magic happening.

Two from you.

Hey, Bree.

- Yeah. Hi.
- Find anything?

No, not yet.

Where's Connor?

He's swamped at work.
Sent me as his proxy.

- It sounds like Connor.
- He knows his limitations.

Perfect. I think this is the bassinet
on Sarah's list.

Yeah. Your mom already got that for her.

Okay.

So sending you to buy a gift

for his sister-in-law's baby shower.

- That is a whole new level of...
- Intimacy.

- You said it. I did not.
- [BOTH LAUGH]

- How are things going?
- With the law firm?

With Connor.

Things are going very quickly.

And very well.

I mean, I've never met anyone like him.

Oh, no. He's one of a kind.

I have some stories for you
from when he was a kid.

- Did he used to eat paste?
- Yeah.

On good days, he ate paste.

Great.

I'm really glad he found you.
You are just what he needs.

How about this?

Uh, Jess already got that.

That was the last item on their list.
So now what?

I got it.

We'll sign them up for a diaper service.

I was hoping to get them something
a little cooler than diapers.

- Oh, trust me. Diapers are cool.
- Hm.

Okay, well...

I have until tomorrow
to figure something

out that is not on the list, so...

Well, you're a writer.
You must have a muse or two.

I'm sure they'll inspire you
before tomorrow.

Inspire, huh?

[UPBEAT PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

- Hey there.
- Hey.

- How's it going?
- Good.

So did you look at that flash drive?

Yes, and thank you
for making us aware of it.

- And?
- You know I can't disclose information

about an ongoing investigation.

I understand that.

And I'm not looking
for details on the case.

I just want to know
if this is still going to trial,

because I think this proves
that my father is innocent.

Those documents
brought us some new leads

and we'll follow those leads to see
if there's any credibility to them.

I think they are credible.

Don't you think
that maybe it's also possible

that it's a last-ditch effort
at manipulation by your father?

- Did you talk to Byron Stigers?
- Yeah.

- He's helping with the investigation.
- Then why are you here?

Honestly, I just wanted to say, I hope

your father can find a good lawyer

because he will be charged and the trial

will be going ahead as planned.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

Thanks for meeting with me, Mr. Stigers.

I've known your family a long time.
Call me Byron.

Byron, I appreciate it.

So Eric Clayton,
my father's attorney for years,

he washed his hands
of the whole business.

He doesn't want to be associated
with the Peck name anymore.

Well, at times like this
you find out who your real friends are.

Yeah.

You talk with the FBI?

Yes, Agent Malik.

Every time I try to tell her
that I believe Dennis,

she just clucks at me and says,
"That's what I thought you'd say."

Yeah, she does that with me too.

My father said that
you may know who framed him.

I wish I did.

But you think he's innocent?

I know he is.

I wish I could be so sure.

A man needs his family to stand by him.

What am I supposed to do?

Find him a good lawyer.

I tried that.
Nobody will take the case. Nobody.

Then just tell him that you believe him.

That'll help him get
through all of this.

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

Yeah, perfect fit. Right away.

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

She did it.

- This is great, huh?
- Yeah.

Who knew firemen could make
such good tea sandwiches?

Who knew?

Do you have to go?

I do. Yes.

- All right. Well, drive safe.
- I will.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Thank you so much...

[SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

Sorry. See you.

Number one diaper doer.

- Good job.
- Thank you.

Okay, guys, open her up.

All right. Oh.

Aw, these are great.

I picked titles that remind me
the most of you guys.

And maybe I was hoping that a little
of Aunt Bree would rub off on him

so he would share
my love of storytelling.

- Thanks, Bree.
- You're welcome.

Hey, you two.
Can I steal you for some photos?

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

See you.

Hey, I hear Miranda Livingston's
in town to option your book.

- Yeah.
- Congratulations.

Thank you. It's not official yet.

I still have to, you know, decide, so...

I think I am starting to trust her
a little more with my story.

She seems all right.

- You know, for a Hollywood actress.
- Yeah.

Well, I did a charity event with her.

I think she's one of the good ones.

- Really?
- Yeah.

We played against each other
on Celebrity Jeopardy.

Unfortunately, I bet
a True Daily Double on opera.

- I don't know what I was thinking.
- So she b*at you?

No, no.
We both lost to Neil Patrick Harris.

- He's a monster.
- [GASPS]

But Miranda is pretty cool.
You should trust your instincts.

Okay. Well, my instincts
are kind of all over the place.

You know, it's hard to let a stranger

get such a personal inside look
into your life, you know?

I mean, your family.

- [TENDER PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
- [INDISTINCT CHATTER]

I know what you mean.

[KEVIN] That's my favorite.

[SERENE MUSIC PLAYING]

Yes. The artist has agreed.
I spoke with him on Thursday.

Uh, no, I haven't followed
up since then, but I...

Kenneth, I negotiated this collection
for the folk art exhibit,

and I will solidify all the details
when I get back to L.A.

Yeah. It can wait.

Right now,
I am in Maryland with my family,

and I plan on enjoying
my time with them.

[LAUGHS] Gotcha.

[GASPS] Oh!

Thank you again
for being such a wonderful host.

- Your B&B is truly beautiful.
- Thank you.

It's been a pleasure having you here.

I hope the battle went well.

We defeated the British
and changed the course of history,

so that was fun. [LAUGHS]

I would love to have more events
here in the future,

especially if I can book
the entire space again.

Of course, we're happy
to have your business.

- Take care.
- You too. Bye.

[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]

- Hey.
- Hey.

I don't know
who to reach out to anymore.

I called all the attorneys on the list
that Connor gave me.

Nobody wants to take my father's case.

- It's okay. We'll figure something out.
- Stigers agrees with me.

If I don't find a good lawyer,

it doesn't matter what the evidence is
in my father's favor.

A jury is going to convict him.

We will find someone.

It's not just you.

Together we can do anything.

- Can we?
- Yeah.

And knowing us,

it will be an idea that is as unique

and out of the box as we are.

[TENDER MUSIC PLAYING]

[EVAN] Okay, smart guy.
Well, you know what?

We're about to find out.
Hey, help us settle something.

[CLEARS THROAT] Do you ever see whales
in Chesapeake Bay?

Uh, yeah, from time to time.

They're beautiful.

Yes, they must be, Abby.

- Next coffee's on me, Mandrake.
- I take a flat white, sir.

[EVAN] I remember.

It's mornings like this
you can really pause and think.

- I've been thinking a lot lately.
- You have? About what?

About my mom.

Sir, if you would like a private moment.

No. Stay.

As you know,
I was raised by a single parent.

Mom. Molly. Came from Oregon.

I never knew why she fell out
with her parents,

but I never met them.

I doubt they're still living.

When she was , she moved to Florida.

And not many years after that,
I came along.

That's how it always was.

It was just me and her.

When I was a teenager,
I started asking about my dad.

She was always vague.
Her story would change.

He was a soldier or a sailor

or a pilot who d*ed in the w*r.

Never did specify which w*r.

Eventually, I learned to stop asking.

It never went anywhere
and it only made her sad or upset.

And besides, I think I knew the truth.

He just left her.

[POIGNANT MUSIC PLAYING]

Now it's this Pandora's Box.

And I don't know if I should open it.

Evan.

I'm so sorry I've been putting
so much pressure on you about this.

Advice, Mandrake?

You put it eloquently, sir.

But Pandora also found hope
at the bottom of her box.

And I think it's time you opened yours.

All right, Mandrake.

I'm sending you to Florida.

You are?

Yeah.

I want you to look into my cousins.

Don't say why.
Don't say who sent you. Just...

Look to see what
kind of people they are.

If they're rodeo clowns,
I don't want to know.

Actually, scratch that. If they're

rodeo clowns, I definitely want to know.

Yes, sir.

[CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

Thanks for helping me practice.

I've been obsessed since that pedicure
at the spa with your sisters.

I'm glad you had
such a great time with them.

Yeah. With only brothers growing up,

It's just something I never got to do.

Never knew what I was missing out on.

A spa?

Sisters.

Hey. Um, listen.

There's something
I've been thinking about

that I want to discuss with you.

Uh-oh.

Sounds serious.

Should I get the angry red nail polish?

No, it's not like that.

I think I want to go back
to medical school.

I want to be a doctor.

["I'LL BE WITH YOU" PLAYING]

There's just so many names.

I can't believe you have so many.

I do. I'm excited to hear
your thoughts on some of them.

My thoughts? I get to have a say?

♪ I'm all in all in ♪

♪ But you just wanna have fun ♪

♪ And I'm coming undone ♪

♪ I'm falling falling ♪

♪ For you ♪

♪ If only you knew ♪

♪ You're leading me along
I'll follow blindly ♪

♪ You take me for a ride
I'm right behind you ♪

♪ If you ever wanna stay
Then I'll be with you ♪

♪ No doubt in my mind ♪

♪ I'll be with you ♪

♪ I'll be with you ♪

[SONG FADES]

- Hey.
- David.

I need your help.

Would you take my father's case?

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

Come on in.

So how are you holding up
with Mandrake gone?

Has the Kincaid Group ground to a halt?

Mandrake is not essential to the running
of my company or my life.

Ah...

Your socks don't match.

It's the new style.

Ah, there you are, sir.

Mandrake. You're back early.

What did you find?

It's not what I found, sir. Rather, who.

Sir, this is your father.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[POP MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]

Hi.

Hey.

Do what I say! Give me all
the money in the register now!

I... I will.

Please.

Please don't sh**t.

[MAN] Don't tell me what to do!

Put the money in the bag! Do it!

[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]

I said now!

No, I'm trying.

Please.

Open the safe.

- I...
- Open the safe!

I can't. I don't know the combination.

- Open it.
- [LUKE] Hey. Stop.

You got the money. Just go.

Who asked you?

You have the money. Go.

Back up. Back up now!

She can't open it.
It's a time-delay safe.

Check out the sign.

Help! Help, someone! Help!

[g*nsh*t]

[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]

[NARRATOR] Next on Chesapeake Shores:

- Oh, no. It's time.
- It's time. It's time.

- I think this one.
- She'll love it.

Really?

We should go on a date.
Just us. No phones, Internet.

No way that anyone can contact us.

Why would you bring him here?

- It's the state police.
- What?

Hello?