Evil Stepmom 2021 ☀️💙🌸 #LMN​​ - New Lifetime Movies 2021 Based On A True Story

Evil Stepmom　2021　☀️💙🌸 　#LMN​​ - New Lifetime Movies 2021 Based On A True Story

That's it, keep moving the ball. -Hustle it, girls. -All right, dad. Fantastic. -Heads up, Stace. -[Tim] Keep the ball moving. Pass it. [indistinct chatter] [chuckles] [intense music] Gabriella? Dad! Dad! Help, dad! Dad! She's not breathing. [Tim] Hannah? -[eagle screeching] -[gasping] [sighs] Dad? -You okay? -Yeah. Sorry I woke you. Go back to sleep. -I love you. -I love you, too. [doorknob rattling] [sighs] [dramatic music] [sighs] I'm worried about dad. He's having nightmares again. Mm. You worry about everything. -Morning, girls. -Hello. You didn't have to make me breakfast. Ah, figured you could use the extra sleep. What are you talking about? Anyway, what's going on for this weekend, ladies? Have any plans or do you have time for a little games night with your old man? Um, I mean, I could rearrange some stuff. -What? -[laughing] -Yes. We'd love to. -Okay, okay. Who am I kidding? Of course you have plans, you're 16. But, hey, at least I get to spend the afternoon with you. You're all ready to model the winter line? ♪ Don't give up ooh ♪ [laughs] [Gabriella groans] So, what do you think? Not everyone wants sexy athletic wear. -[Tim] Hm. -Oh. Hey, Mike. Boss, can I grab that check for the laces delivery? Hm, you know, I really should make you a signatory on the account, but then again, I'd miss these little visits every time there was a delivery. Ah, if you really miss me, come back to poker night. Where did I leave my checkbook? Or we could grab a beer, watch the game? I think I left it in the car. I'll be right back. You got it. I wish dad would talk to Mike. He needs someone other than us. Shh. What are you doing? Finding someone for dad. Help me fill out his dating profile. I already added his picture. -Nice one, right? -[scoffs] Online dating, really? I meant a friend or a therapist. Well, my solution is way more fun. from the sky, we work with what we have. "Loving single father, business owner, actively involved in the community." Who could resist? Don't you think he should be in on this decision? Dad won't even go to poker. He's not gonna throw himself into dating. But if we make it happen... -[scoffs] Fine. -[upbeat music] [Bethany] Mm, no. Oh... Oh, no. Hm. ♪ But it's hard to open up and you can't explain ♪ ♪ If I let it all out... ♪ [gasps] Hey. Get off my car before you dent it. Guess what? I found you the perfect guy. [instrumental music] This one's a banker. She looks, uh, too serious. You are impossible. Girls, please. Off the phone. I can't help it! I'm addicted. Be less addicted to the phone. More addicted to practice. -Mm, okay. -Let's go. Ah! Welcome. -You must be Bethany. -Yeah. So glad you could make it. Come on. Girls, everybody gather around, please. Gather around. [Tim] Something very special today. I would like to introduce you to Ms. Bethany Hargrave. She just moved here from another district, so today is going to be her unofficial tryout with the Toffees. So, girls, please, let's make her feel welcome. [all cheering] All right, girls, on the ball, center. Let's warm up. -Let's go. -Whoo! Come on! [instrumental music] -Tim. be Coac. Tim. I'm, uh, Bethany's mom, Caroline. We-we met over email. Oh. So nice to finally meet you in person. Listen, uh, Bethany, wow, she's fitting in perfectly. Great. -That's it. Good one. -[indistinct chatter] -[cheering] -Whoo-hoo-hoo. -All right. -I'm open, all right? -[whistle blows] -Girls, take five minutes. Get some water and set up for the next drill. -You need to stand your ground. -She was coming right at me. You have to get used to aggression at this level. Met your opponent? Hi. I'm Annabelle. This is my sister Gabriella. Welcome to the Toffees. -You think I made it? -[laughs] Yeah. For sure. You're really good. But your old team must be sad to lose you. I'm more sad to lose them, it kinda sucks Where do you go to school now? I'm starting at Browns this week. That's where we go, we'll make sure it doesn't suck too bad. Looks like the coach is making my mom feel pretty welcomed. -Your mom's a doctor? -Mm-hmm. And y-your dad... -Annabelle, jeez. -W-what? It's okay. Um, I don't know. He took off when I was a baby. Oh, that's too bad, but FYI, the coach that's currently getting along with your mom, that's our dad. No way! I guess the whole family is making us feel pretty welcomed. -I've always wanted sisters. -[both laughing] [Tim] Quite a first practice you had. Mom, this is, uh, Gabriella and Annabelle. Annabelle, Gabriella, this is my mom, Caroline. Hi. Nice to meet you. I have just got to say, I think it's so awesome that you came here straight from work. -Involved mom anreezer and.. If it's a tradition, well, I guess we have to. -Mm-hmm. -Great. Somebody grab the balls. -Let's go. -Ah! [indistinct chatter] [upbeat music] ♪ Tu-ru-ru-tu-ru-ru ♪ That's so cute. I love that brand. -Oh, here. -Thank you. -[both laughing] -Looks good on you. Yeah, it's, um, it's super shiny. [laughs] Yeah. It's lip gloss. I'm gonna go get some water. [dramatic music] This is such a lovely coat. Where did your dad get this? My mom made it. [Bethany] I think you mean checking us out. -We should go say hi. -No, no, no. -Come on. Come on, come, come. -No, no, no... [Tim] I remember when my girls used to always wanna be around me. Now they won't even sit with me. Well, I don't mind having you all to myself. So, where is Mrs. Lasky this evening? Um... she's dead. Uh, I'm sorry, ah, I just haven't figured out how to work that into a conversation yet. I... I'm a doctor. Death doesn't make me uncomfortable. In fact, I think it's really, it's healthy to be able to talk about it openly. But I also know and move on. How did she die? Brain aneurysm. She was hiking with the girls and she just collapsed. By the time the paramedics got there, it was... That is so, so traumatic for the girls, and you. You know, there's just, there's no warning. Well, the doctors said she didn't suffer. But, yeah, I feel really guilty saying this, but... I wish that we would have had some time to prepare, you know? -Like-- -Do not feel guilty. You're thinking about your girls, you know, wishing, [laughs] I can't believe you got them to buy us drinks. We got them to buy us drinks. The brunette one, he said yes, 'cause he thought you were cute. -Since when do you drink? -Don't make a big deal about it. Looks like our parents are really getting along. -A&G wear for life! -[laughing] I can't believe that company is worth over nine mil. [Bethany gasps] Mm. I've been monopolizing this whole conversation. I'm sure that you've had challenges on your own. Um, you know, I'm a single mom working crazy hours. It's... it's not easy. And I feel guilty for, for not being around enough. [Caroline] Only hope I didn't scar her too much. I think she's turned out quite well. [sighs] Time to powder my nose. Did you think it was kind of weird that Bethany-- -Hi. -Hi. Thank you so much for making Bethany feel so welcome. Is that alcohol, Gabriella? Oh. It's not mine. Uh... Don't worry. I'm not gonna tell your dad. This is gonna be our little secret. Hm? She obviously likes you. I'm not ready to date anyone yet. Dad, she's amazing, if you wait until you're ready, she's not gonna be single anymore. Well, I guess it's not meant to be then. What, we're going to college soon. Hopefully, out of state if we get in to Rossmore. We can't leave you here all alone. We'll be so worried, we'll fail all our classes. So i-if you don't date for you, date for us. -I'll think about it. -[chuckles] [Annabelle] You're getting your wish. I'm deleting dad's dating profile. Caroline is the one. This is what you wanted. No, don't you think it was weird that Bethany knew exactly what A&G was worth? Not really, if my hot doctor mom was chatting up some guy, I'd Google his net worth, too. No. There's something's off about Caroline. You shot down every online match, too. Okay. Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm not ready to see dad date. But... Well, is that so terrible? I know mom's death was hard on you, but it was hard on all of us. Dad put us first for a really long time because we were struggling so much. It's time you put him first. You're right. I'm being selfish. And delete. -[indistinct chatter] -Sure. -[chuckles] That's my favorite. -Mm-hmm. -Hey. -Hey. I think you should ask out Caroline. Okay. If my girls think I should, I should. -Good luck. -Hah. Thanks. -[line ringing] -[sighs] [cell phone ringing] [chuckles] It's interesting. I knew he'd call. [both laughing] Hello? [sighs] [man] Caroline. [intense music] Caroline! Don't think you can get away from me that easily. -[grunts] -Ah! God! Damn it! [exhales] -Hi. -Hi. Wow. [laughs] -You look amazing. -Thank you. I, uh... I don't really feel it, I kinda just hustled here straight from work. Well, thank you for making the time. Uh, shall we? Would you be super disappointed if I suggested something a little more casual? I just... It's really hard to get to know someone when you're worrying about which fork to use. Disappointed? Moreamera clicks] -[chuckles] -Hey. -You up for a game? -Uh, I'm busy. [laughs] Look what Bethany just sent me. She's so funny. Well, maybe later? [dramatic music] Uh, I guess I'm gonna put this on my card. -Everything okay? -Yeah. I, uh, just thought I had some cash on me, that's all. I do that all the time, I spend money and totally forget about it. Please do not judge me for the mess I'm about to make. 'Cause if your hotdog is not a mess, it's probably not very good. -[laughs] Oh, wow. -Oh, yeah. that Bethany and Annabelle gd are getting along so well. You know, I just, I worry about her sometimes. Being an only child can be lonely. Well, you know, I think it's a parent's prerogative to be concerned about their children. When Hannah died, Gabriella took it especially hard. -And I still worry about her. -I'm sorry. Oh. She's been doing much better lately. But she's just so sensitive. Well... What about you and Bethany? How are you liking it here? You know, how does it compare to Colora... [instrumental music] ...do. [chuckles] [dramatic music] [Gabriella] I'm just saying it's weird her social media is from the last three weeks. Is this about the drink? It's not that big of a deal. Okay, it kind of is. But that's not the point-- Why are you trying to find problems? I'm sorry I'm making a friend who isn't you and dad is dating someone who isn't mom, but... -[door opens] -[Tim humming] Listen to how happy he sounds. -[whistle blows] -Listen. I have a couple of main things before we start practice today. First of all, if you haven't e-transferred me your tournament fees, you can place cash in the envelope. It's gonna be over there on the bench. Also... We're going to be choosing our co-captains today. So there's a ballot box right over there. Place your votes and please do not vote for yourself. I hope we get voted captains again. I think we'd make pretty good co-captains, too. For sure. -[grunting] -[groans] [girl 1] Oh! [girl 2] Gabi! [whistle blows] Hold on. -Gabi. -You all right? You should sit out the rest of practice, sweetheart. -No, I'm fine. -Oh. Head injuries can be really funny. Let's take a breather. Let's be safe. Okay? All right, girls. Pick it up. Dad, I saw Caroline taking money from the registration fees. Oh, it's all here. No, she must have put it back. I know what I saw. I couldn't find an ice pack, but I dug this out of my cooler. [Tim] Well, that was thoughtful, wasn't it? -Pass it, pass it! Move it! -[Tim] Go, girls! -[girl] Come on, move on! -[indistinct yelling] All right, girls, great practice. -I will see you all tomorrow. -Oh! -Coach. -I'm kidding. I'm kidding. We all wanna know who our co-captains are gonna be. And they are... A quick count here. -Annabelle. -[all cheering] You took the money. You put it back, but I saw you. [sighs] Gabriella, sweetheart, you saw me making change for a hundred. Your dad told me you were having a hard time. And I can imagine how difficult it must be to see Bethany take your spot as co-captain, you know, while your dad and I are getting close. Look at how you were hurt today, worrying about what other people are doing instead of what's happening right in front of you. You know? Just remember that for next time, okay? -Co-captain selfie? -Oh, yeah. -[indistinct chatter] -[Bethany laughs] Oh, put that on the 'Gram, you look hot. -Oh. -[indistinct chatter] How come all your social media is new? You don't have any posts from before last month. Like you didn't exist before that. I had to change schools because one of my classmates was a total creep. He was harassing me online, so I deleted all my accounts. Oh, my gosh. That sounds terrible. Right, Gabi? -I really don't like that. -Okay. [Annabelle] Oh, there's Bethany. -Bye, dad. -[Tim] Have a great day. [both squealing] I know it must hard for you to see Annabelle get so close to Bethany. But remember what mom used to always say, "A sister is a best friend..." "You can't get rid of." I really like Caroline. I'm hoping you can find a way to all get along. -Bye. -Bye. [instrumental music] -[Tim laughs] -[indistinct chatter] Oh, I can't believe my babies are turning 17. -Sure. -Well... Okay. If you, if you insist. -Hello? -[Tim on phone] Hey! Uh, do you have plans tomorrow night? We'd love to invite you and Bethany over for the girls' birthday dinner. Wow, um, uh... [Caroline] Yeah, no, that-that-that sounds good. No stress, if you, if you're busy or something. No, no, no, it's-it's, it's lovely. It's just, um, I'm just, I'm a bit stressed. Uh, a pipe burst at our place and I-I have to find somewhere to stay. And everywhere I've tried so far is either a dump or it's too expensive or it's out of the school district. -And-- -Stay with us. [gasps] [Caroline] Really? [Tim] Yeah. Come tomorrow. Um, great. Thank you. Are you sure you don't wanna share a room with me instead? You always say you need quiet to study. Doesn't make sense. -Hey. -[gasps] Cool if I make some room in the closet? Absolutely, as long as I get to borrow that some time. [chuckles] Deal. You, too, Gabi. Though I'm guessing it's not really your style. Okay. -[indistinct chatter] -[laughs] [humming] [instrumental music] Well... Thank you so much for having us. Oh. You are my knight in shining armor. [Tim] There's plenty of closet space for you now. [Caroline] Oh, wow. Are you sure? [Tim] Yes, I want you to feel at home. Now, I am going to go make dinner. [Caroline] Okay. Ha-ha. -Make yourself at home. -Thank you. [Caroline] Hi. [music continues] [music continues] [rattling] [music continues] [door shuts] [music continues] Oh, I'm sorry. You really should close the door while you're in here. -Privacy's important. -[Tim] Ladies. Who wants to help me set the table? Coming, sweetie. [indistinct chatter] Let's check it out. Uh, tell dad I'll be down in one second. Okay. Okay, so for later, um, do you think you could do my makeup? [Bethany] Yeah, absolutely. [Annabelle] Okay. [dramatic music] [groans] Okay, well, her pupils are responsive. Do you, do you feel nauseous, sweetie? No, uh... What happened? That box of mom's things must have fallen on your head. What were you looking for in my closet, Gabi? I saw Caroline take mom's pearls. She-she put them in her suitcase. I-I-I looked at them. But I put them back. I swear. You can check. You put them back after I caught you, uh, j-just like the money. Ok[sighs] My God, this is...se This is all my fault. I put the box back poorly and it fell on you. -I'm-I'm so sorry, Gabriella. -This is nobody's fault. Okay? We're just lucky that we have a doctor in the house, right? Yeah. I'm gonna have to keep a close eye on you, Gabriella. Mm-hmm. Ah. That's the lasagna. I'll give you a hand, dad. -Ah-ah-ah... -Oh. All right. Um, do you think that Gabi's gonna be all right with us? Or is this too much to ask, to have Caroline and Bethany here? Dad, I love Gabi, but we both know she's sensitive. She's had problems with your dating since day one. She's having a hard time adjusting, but it'll pass. I should have spoken to the both of you about this before inviting them, but I just felt so-- Dad, Gabi is the one in the wrong here and not you. She'll get over it. We both want you to be happy. -[laughs] -Come here. I just, I feel so awful, sweetie. [Bethany] Don't beat yourself up, mom. Gabi shouldn't have been snooping. [humming] Well, we figured Gabi should rest, so we're bringing in the dinner birthday party in here. -Oh. -And... [laughing] Ah. That's not mom's chocolate cake. [Tim] Well, no. Caroline offered to make a cake. Doesn't it look amazing? But we always have mom's chocolate cake for birthdays. Gabi, we have room for some new traditions here, too. . We only use them on special occasions like this. -What about the silver? -Oh... I didn't see it. But we can use regular cutlery tonight. It was all on the table. I-I put it there earlier. I... You know, Caroline probably stashed it like she stashed the pearls. -[plate shatters] -Oh, my gosh. I am so sorry. -It's okay. -[Bethany] I'm such an idiot. I know how much these plates meant to you guys. [Caroline] It is just a plate. Okay? Nothing is as important as the new memories we're making. Okay? -Let's plate. -Mm-hmm. That wasn't just a plate. Look, it was an accident. Okay? Bethany was upset. Listen, I get it, no one wants to see their kid hurting, it just, it feels like a shrine to your dead wife. I, I just, I don't think that you're ready for a new relationship yet. -Caroline. -Honestly. It's too much too soon. Okay? Bethany and I can find a new place to stay tomorrow. Listen. Stop. I'm ready. I promise. And you're right, it's time to start putting Hannah's things away. I don't know, have you ever thought about donating? Maybe just pack away a few things for the girls to keep? But, I mean, there are some great charitable organizations that you can give to, instead of just gathering dust in the basement. I'd be happy to help. [dramatic music] [music continues] Gabriella, you look like you're feeling better. Can it wait a minute? It's your mom's recipe. [Tim] Our favorite. Delicious. Isn't this nice, Gabi? -Dad, listen-- -Do me a favor. Let me say a few words before you launch into anything. I'm sorry that I asked Caroline to move in. That was a mistake on my part. No, dad, this isn't what I wanna talk-- I promise to try and include you in all decisions made in the future. But I am your dad... and ultimately what I say goes. Okay, listen, I, I was in... [dramatic music] [birds chirping] She's been asleep for an awfully long time. Isn't that dangerous when you have concussions? I checked on her last night, again this morning, she's okay. And I'm gonna be here all day keeping an eye on her. -I thought you worked today? -Oh, they change my shifts. Last minute, all the time. Oh, I'd feel better if she had an MRI. I mean, two head injuries that close together-- Babe, I'm a doctor. I know what I'm doing. Okay? And somebody needs to get those kids to school. -Oh. -Bye, mom. Bye, girls. Have a good day. She's fine. [Tim] Call me, please, if anything changes with Gabi. [Caroline] Yeah. [dramatic music] [camera clicks] [gasps] Oh. Dad... I think she drugged me. I gave her an ibuprofen earlier. Poor thing is just really agitated. Sweetheart, you need to lie down. Tim, she's just gonna make herself worse if she doesn't rest and let herself heal. No. It's been a rough couple of days. Let's get some rest. [instrumental music] -[giggling] -Shh, shh. [indistinct chatter] [gasping] Hey. You're awake. Are you feeling better? I need to talk to you. We're heading out. Bethany got us invited to a college party. -I wanna come. -Uh, I don't think so. Then I'll scream and wake up dad. Let her come with us. It'll be fun. -[chuckles] -Okay. Hey, you okay? Yeah. Good memory? This was her favorite spot. Paradise Falls. It was also the spot that... It was the hike. I'm making you and the girls a memory book. That's why I was taking pictures of Hannah's mementos. That way, you can look at them whenever you want, but you don't have to have them out all the time. First stop, liquor store. They're not gonna believe that we're 21. They will when I show them this. -[laughs] -Stay put. I'll be right back. I'm surprised that you wanted to come tonight, but I'm glad that you did. -I think Caroline drugged me. -Seriously? I thought when you said you wanted to come, you were trying to make an effort to be nice. You really think I wanna come to some sketchy party? Yes, I thought for once in your life you wanted to have a little bit of fun. I plan on having a good time tonight. If you can't at least try, go home. ["Say Suttin" by Lavine Reindorf playing] -Hey, I really wanna go. -Well, I don't. Okay, well, I'm not leaving you here alone. That's your call. -Sorry. -[scoffs] [indistinct chatter] Come on, let's just get outta here, okay? I know a nice quiet little spot. I-I'm-I'm okay here, thanks. Don't. No, no, no, I'm not, I'm not feeling this. [sighs] I need to find my sister. Come on. [Annabelle] Stop it! Look... you're very cute... but you're also very drunk. [Bethany] I'm not. I'm not even tre you spy? [glass shatters] I told you I don't like people getting in my business. Yo, chill! [Annabelle panting] There you are! [chuckles] Relax. -It was, it was a dumb joke. -[Jesse chuckles] You should have seen the look on your faces. [laughing] [Tim] As long as you're living under my roof, this kind of behavior will not be tolerated. Period. When did you say your house is ready to move back in to? Um, uh, I-I don't know. I mean, it's just, it's taking longer than I thought. Well, as soon as it's done, we're reassessing this living situation. Can we just talk about this, please? [Tim] It's late. Get some rest. roans] Listen, you almost ruined everything. These are good girls. You need to act like one, too. I almost ruined everything? You're the one who got caught stealing. Yes, but I cleaned up my messes, I am not gonna clean up your messes, too. Get it together. [sighs] So that guy ended up being a total creep. What did he do? Are you okay? Well, he didn't have a chance to do anything. But if something had happened... no one would even know where we were. was unacceptable. r [sighs] I just... I acted defensive because it's a sore spot for us. Okay, our life hasn't been perfect like yours. We'll be out of your hair as soon as the renos are done. [exhales sharply] Let's just see where we're at. Sorry I didn't listen to you. For the first time in a long time But you are right. As fun as Bethany is, she's also kinda deranged. That bottle thing was nuts. -We should tell dad. -She'll just say it was a joke. Caroline got super antsy when dad mentioned her place. And when we went to help her move, she didn't wanna let us in. Maybe she's hiding something. -We could go check it out. -[sighs] You said you should have listened to me, right? Okay. We'll check it out. Okay. Gabi, how's your head? You're sure you're up for school? We could stay home. -I feel fine. -Yup, I think she's good to go. Hm. Have a great day, girls. [Gabriella] Okay, so it's a 50-minute bus ride or a 40-minute walk. -Where are you two going? -Um, uh, nowhere. Really? 'Cause it looks like you're skipping school. Your poor dad would be so disappointed. Gabi convinced me to check out, uh, a bookstore. [scoffs] That might be the lamest reason to skip school I've ever heard. Yeah, an author I like is signing books. -Who? -You know what, Gabi? You go on your own, if I'm gonna get in trouble skipping, it better be worthwhile. -Let's go have some fun. -Okay. [dramatic music] -What do you think you're doing? -Oh. I'm sorry. I'm looking for Bethany and Caroline. -Who? -The people who live here. I live here. And I've never heard of them. Maybe it's one of the other town houses. Do you know who this is? I know everyone who lives in the complex. Never seen her in my life. Okay. Thank you. [cell phone ringing] -Hello? -[Tim] Come home now. I was just saying the school called. Said that you all skipped. How do I make this clear that this kind of behavior is unacceptable? [Caroline sighs] Uh... There are things that... you don't know... about me. I didn't move because of a burst pipe. I moved because an abusive ex tracked me down. I actually saw him outside the restaurant the night of our first date. That's why I suggested a change of venue. He showed up at my house. I-I had to leave. That woman you met is a friend. She would never tell a stranger that she knew us. And, I didn't want you to think less of me. -[chuckles] I wouldn't have. -Your daughter hates me already. It's like she can smell the bad choices on me. No, she does not hate you. None of this is your fault. Just to be honest, I, I wasn't sure about you yet. I just, I don't have the best track record when it comes to men. Bethany's dad didn't leave us. We escaped from him. Well, I'm not that type of guy. I would never hurt you. I know that now. You're safe here. Wow, she deserves an Oscar for that performance. She was telling the truth, I feel horrible for doubting them, for bringing up all those painful memories. Bethany said the exact same thing about her social media. How many stalkers can one family have? It's like they're living in a soap opera. Or they've been really unlucky. -Which you're adding to. -No. You said it yourself that Bethany was deranged. She was really drunk. It was probably just a joke that-- No, she was, she was probably drunk enough to show us who she really is. Stop it! Dad is happy, and so was I until I listened to you. Yeah, well, maybe if you'd listened to me about mom's headache instead of pushing for a fun hike, she'd still be alive. No, I-I didn't mean that, I... [Annabelle] Go away! [grunts] [sobbing] [sniffles] [indistinct chatter] [exhales sharply] [sniffles] [dramatic music] I'm not as lame as you and Annabelle think I am. They'll hear us and I'll get blamed. Then let's sneak out. Come on, give me a chance. I can be fun, too. Only if you're up for a real adventure. [Bethany] You're gonna love this place. [Gabriella] I'm sorry for not making you feel welcome. Honestly, I was just jealous. You and Annabelle clicked so easily. You're kind of uptight. Would someone uptight do this? ike? Just that she took care of them. It must be hard having to move on so much. It must be really hard living in your sister's shadow. [chuckles] I don't live in my sister's shadow. Sure you do, goody-two-shoes Gabi worrying about everyone else 'cause her life is so boring. -Where are we? -Goody-two-shoes Gabi. Who honestly thought she'd get me drunk and I'd spill all my secrets. -No, I was just trying to bond-- -I'm not stupid. I may not be a straight-A student like you, but I am not stupid. You, on the other hand, seem to have a hard time learning lessons. I told you I didn't like people digging in my stuff! [breathing heavily] Oh, no, your shirt. You should get Caroline to take care of that. She's good at taking care of people. -[upbeat music] -[people cheering] im] ve proof Caroline drugged me. Wait, no, I just had them right here. I swear. y. She keeps calling me a goody two shoes. You are benched for the rest of the game, and the rest of the season if you keep this up. Dad, Caroline drugged me and Bethany is-- Enough. I raised you better than this. [Tim] Keep it up, Toffees! You need to play smart. These wild card moves might cost us the game. A game's supposed to be fun. Besides, an erratic move can rattle your opponent. [indistinct yelling] I'm really, really sorry, Annabelle. I was just frustrated you wouldn't listen. Why should I? You say Bethany is trouble. And then you sneak out with her. You don't make any sense. Caroline, this living arrangement isn't working. Bethany is a bad influence. You can't blame Bethany for Gabriella's poor choices. The problems all started when we met. But regardless of the cause, I have to put my girls first. I'll help you and Bethany find a safe place. I'm pregnant. That's why Bethany's been acting so out of control. She's just not taking the news well. -H-how how far along? -Six weeks. That's, that's why I didn't say anything. It's early. And at my age, you just... and just the thought of raising another child on my own-- You're not on your own. I just, I don't wanna be a burden. I don't wanna cause a problem with your girls. You're not a burden. Please... stay. Okay, I'll work all this out with Gabi. I'm sure that once she realizes she's going to have a new sibling, she'll come around. Bethany, she just needs to know that this really is her home and-and, and that she's safe. Oh, you're amazing. Can I just ask that maybe you hold off on telling your girls? It's still early. -Sure. -Okay. Anything you need. [instrumental music] [birds chirping] Thank you very much for confirming. is coming to our next game. [Annabelle] Oh, awesome! [Bethany] Sweet. [Tim] Yes! Gabi! -Ah, yeah, cool, dad. -[chuckles] So, uh, we need to be on our best behavior, girls. Okay? No drinking. No fighting. And, uh, you know, like, Toffee team spirit all the way. -[Tim] Right? -Okay, I'm off, babe. Oh. [Caroline] Bye, girls! [Bethany] Bye, mom. Bye! Hey. Uh, dad, could I borrow your car? I wanna go study at the library. Studying? Now that's the Gabi I remember. [chuckles] Can I get a ride to work on the way? On a beautiful day like this? The dad I remember would have biked to work. [chuckles] Touche. [Gabriella chuckles] [Tim chuckles] [camera clicking] That's your handwriting, isn't it? I know you said you'd get me in trouble if I told him you stole those checks, but I had to tell him. Dad, I did not write those checks. You have to believe me. I want to believe you. But you've really abused my trust. Bethany said she saw you shopping today when you told me you were at the library. Dad, Bethany and Caroline-- Are a part of our lives. And you will accept it! [knocking on door] Here to tell me off again? I went to surprise Caroline at work today and my phone was dead, so I went into the hospital to find her. wronn or maybe she's using a different name to protect herself. Then why'd you say anything if you don't think it's anything? I didn't think mom's headache was anything either. Neither of us could have done anything. I know. But if there is something up with Bethany and Caroline, maybe we can do something about that. This is where she was when she said she was working. Maybe she just needed a day to herself? They're trying to frame me for stealing those checks. Why would they do that if they weren't planning something? You really didn't do it? Promise? Look at me. We came from the same womb. You, of all people, should know this. My favorite purple pen is missing and you have my Chemistry notes in your room. Bethany or Caroline copied my writing. I-is that so hard to believe? I saw Bethany with a purple pen the other day. Hey, sweetheart. [Caroline] Babe, we, uh, we need to tell you something. Bethany stole those checks from you, not Gabriella. What? Dad, Bethany wrote those checks. Look what we found in her room. And Caroline lied about being at work today. -See, I followed her and she-- -It's all true. Look... I haven't been able to work because of the baby. The baby's blood is Rh positive and mine is negative. I've been Rh sensitized. It just means the baby has to have frequent transfusions. So the doctor ordered me off work when I went in for my first test. [sighs] Bethany cashed the checks because she knew we'd need the money. I heard you guys fighting about us living here. So I made it seem like Gabi stole those checks because she's your daughter and you'll always love her. Look, I thought I protected her from the worst of it, but she still remembers what it was like when I was a single mom and out of work. She made... She mBethany.is really s, What you accused Gabi of is-is-- I hate the thought of raising this baby on my own, but if you want us to leave, I completely understand. You have to think of your girls first. No. No, no, no. We are a family now and we will deal with this together. You will not raise this child alone. I promise you that. [scoffs] I told you she was framing me. Which she confessed and explained. Well, she never explained why no one at the hospital knew her. Gabi, Caroline and Bethany are gonna be family now. You have to accept them. We're gonna be big sisters. -H she wasn't. -Maybe she was a doctor. -[sighs] I can't with you. You have to drop this. What else could her name be? [laptop keys clacking] Gabriella. It's time for things to change around here. No more snooping. No more accusations. And if you can't stop yourself, I will. Are you threatening me? I'm merely saying you wouldn't wanna have another accident. Another head injury would mean no more soccer. Then you'd be stuck with me. I'd have to go to a local college. Or you'd have to go to a clinic for cognitive rehabilitation. Hm. Luckily, a good friend of mine runs one. It is so sad how many people never fully recover. [sighs] Some of them are so insistent that they're fine now that they can go home. But with brain trauma, there are just... there's so many unknowns. Anyway, that's not gonna happen with you, right, dear? Because you're gonna be careful. Gonna avoid risks. I'm so glad that we had this talk. -You're so wonderful. -Mm. Bethany and I are so lucky. Well, you and Bethany have been through a lot. You deserve happiness. Now from here on out, I want you tell me everything. And for starters, I wanna be at your next check-up. -[both chuckling] -Of course. I just still feel like this is all gonna go away. I'm not used to having a man in my life I can depend on. Well, I'm not going anywhere. I promise you that. -We are a family now. -Hm. What if we made it official? -What, like, get married? -Yeah. Then I'd, you know, would know you're rea. Well, a wedding is a lot to plan and you have been kind of exhausted with the pregnancy. What if... we did it tomorrow? After the big game. Just the two of us. City Hall. Keep it simple. Tomorrow? That's, that seems a bit rushed. Hey, well, you don't want to, it's fine. Forget it. Oh, hon. I just... I want this baby to come into the world with a united family, you know, knowing it has a mom and a dad it can count on. Yorry you. Balls are in the car, okay, remember, just because a scout is here doesn't mean we play any differently. Play as a team. And no grand standing, all right? See you soon, babe. I'll meet you there. [Caroline] Get your bag. [Bethany] Mm-hmm. Okay, Caroline was a doctor, but she had her license revoked. I didn't see her name before because she went under a different last name. Thompson. What did you do, look up every Caroline until one matched your crazy theory? No, I d... Girls, come on, let's go. No, that's the same last name that was on Bethany's fake ID. Caroline was writing up fake Oxy prescriptions and selling them. deal with him. a I don't even know who you are anymore. I hope you mess up in front of the scout. I don't wanna go to the same college as you. Hey, Bethany? Help me stretch? [indistinct chatter] Welcome. Our bench is down here. I am so excited for you to see the team play and, of course, my girls. -[whistle blows] -Whoo-hoo! [Caroline] Yes! Let's go, girls! Good job, nice pass! -[cheering] -[whistle blows] -Yay! -Whoo! Way to go, Toffees! [indistinct chatter] Gabi! What are you doing? Uh, nothing. Just looking for your lip gloss. Where are you going? Game's about to start back up. Uh, just going to the bathroom. Is that okay with you? [indistinct chatter] [gasps] Gabi saw my ID. I finally found a good man. A man I love who actually loves me. I'm not gonna let her ruin it. Time to play the game your way. [Gabriella] Bethany's real name is Beth-Anne Thompson. She's not 17, she's 23! She was arrested for assault. From what I can piece together, it seems like Caroline was hooking up with some rich guy and was taking him for everything he was worth. could live with them." And when he tried to kick them out, Beth-Anne assaulted him. They don't name the other woman, but you think it was Caroline? [scoffs] Oh, I know it was Caroline. -We have to tell dad. -We have to be smart about it. Apparently, the guy needed 18 stitches when Bethany was done with him. It was 19, actually. [breathing heavily] [Caroline] Scream, and I'll shoot. Come on, give me your phone. -Come on, you, too. -Uh, I left it with my stuff. Check her. [Annabelle gasps] [intense music] [breathing heavily] I'm sorry I doubted you. I should have been more dialed in. mea. [laughs] Yes. Yes, I appreciate his money. Just like you. Well, you like your house a-and your clothes and your life. You didn't have to work for any of that. Okay? So why am I so evil for wanting a piece of that? You know, it's not just the money. -I love your father. -Okay, okay! Just, please don't hurt us. Y-you're a doctor. You-you swore an oath. You mean I was a doctor until a goody two shoes like you stuck her nose where it didn't belong. So I was selling fake prescriptions? Okay, I needed the money for Beth. Not everyone gets it handed to 'em like you. Have a little sympathy for a single mother. You know, you can drop the single-mom act. I know you two are sisters. Oh, when you said you knew what it was like living in your sister's shadow, you were talking about Caroline, right? sure worked on our dad. t [cell phone ringing] -Where are you? Hello? -[muffled rumbling] [Gabriella] You know, you won't get away with killing us. [Annabelle] Our dad will figure it out. [Caroline laughs] Your faith in your dad is so touching. He wants to see the best in everyone. He won't believe I had anything to do with your deaths. [intense music] [Gabrielle] Where are you taking us? [Caroline] To a very special place. To make some new memories. [Annabelle] You think you can kill us and our dad won't suspect anything? This doesn't end in a happily ever after for anyone. Sure it does, because Tim is resilient. couldn't accept her new family. She's been spiraling out of control for months. Oh, everybody's seen it, she finally cracked under the pressure of that scout coming to the game, realizing that soccer was all that she had left, she wasn't even good enough at that. [tires screeching] [gasps] So you came here, yeah, to where your mom died and you threw yourself off a cliff. Annabelle figured it out. But unable to bear it, she joined you. -You can't get away with this. -Of course. Your dad is gonna be devastated, but with me and Bethany by his side, he'll get over it. -Match your opponent! -[grunting] She's not pregnant. [Bethany grunts] [Caroline] Beth, the gun! No! -No. -[gunshot] [Gabriella panting] [Annabelle] You shot my sister! [Tim] Annabelle! Gabriella! Oh, my God! [Gabriella breathing heavily] Hold this, I got 9-1-1 on the line. [Gabriella] I'm okay. [Annabelle] You're okay. [Bethany] Caroline, we have to get out of here now! Okay. You're gonna be okay. I love you. Everything's gonna be okay. Listen, you're gonna be okay. Everything's gonna be okay. I'm gonna carry you out of here and, well, you lead the way. -Okay. -Okay? [instrumental music] killing me. Would you just open it already? Don't get too excited, it's gonna be a no. You don't know that, the doctor said if you keep up with your physio and your stretching, you'll be back on the field in no time. They haven't seen me play. Uh... Okay, wait, wait, wait. Just... Look, even if it is by some miracle yes, I don't know about leaving dad alone. There are plenty good local options. Well, not with that kind of soccer program. And not with your sister. Dad was willing to believe Caroline's lies because he didn't have anybody else. [sighs] Okay. Open it. Things are slowly going back to normal and, uh, I can't tell you how relieved I am. Um, gotta call that order in. But good talk, man. Thanks, Mike. You're -All in.You in? -All right. -[chuckles] I think dad's gonna be okay. Oh? To what do I owe this surprise visit, girls? [clears throat] "In consideration of everything you've been through and in light of your incredible bravery, Rossmore University has taken the unusual steps of reviewing your play via recordings..." I got a scholarship. [Gabriella squeals] [both chuckling] ♪ One two one two three four ♪ That's my daughter up at bat. Which one is yours? Whoo! Way to go, Brittney!