The Lying Game

Previously on The Lying Game

So, Emma, how was Phoenix?

I gotta know.

Oh, what about your birth mom?

I really just told you everything, didn't I?

These people are lying to you.

They lied to Sutton.

They're lying to each other.

I thought you said you and Justin were waiting.

Then I guess we kind of stopped.

I'm sorry. I should've known better.

I know how lies can tear a family apart.

As a lawyer, how can you tell if someone is hiding something?

That's an excellent question, Sutton.

You're getting soft, man.

You go in there, right now, and break up with her.

- I just have to leave. - Did you really think

you were pulling this off, Sutton?

You've gotta let me get back together with Char.

What if I decided to reinstate those possession charges?

I'm starting to regret sending this letter.

It could really get her in trouble.

Then maybe you should go back there

and make things right.

Maybe.

How could I think

that everything would work out here?

Ethan, I have to leave Phoenix as soon as possible.

Wherever you go, Emma, I'm coming with you.

Excuse me, sir.

How much longer till Phoenix?

Won't be too much longer, if you get back in your seat.

Wake up, sleepyhead.

Happy birthday, honey.

Per tradition, breakfast in bed.

Waffles, butter, syrup.

I know you hate it, but there's no escaping.

This is great. I don't even know what to say.

You can start with your birthday wish.

But if I say it out loud, it won't come true.

Duh!

That's why we always do the bogus wish.

Like last year, what I wished for--

anybody remember? Anybody?

That you never get a boyfriend.

That's right.

And now I have one.

Okay.

I wish I could run away and never come back.

Okay...

Excellent. Excellent.

Let's leave the birthday girl to herself.

We've got lots to do before the party.

Oh! This is a pre-birthday gift.

Sneaky suspicion you are going to love it.

Guys, wait...

This was really great.

Thank you.

Hey, just the beginning.

Hi.

Hi.

Happy birthday.

That means everything.

Okay, we both know how Sutton could be back here

any second now.

I'm pretty much ready to go.

Are you?

I can't.

I thought I could, but I love these people, Ethan.

I'm going to tell them the truth.

== sync, corrected by elderman ==

So I thought about it all night,

and then again this morning and,

however they react-- whether it's anger or disappointment,

whatever, it... it's my only hope

of having a future here.

I'm going to tell them the truth about who I am.

What?

I'm proud of you.

Derek?

What are you doing here?

I'm here to win you back.

It's not that easy.

You hurt me.

You kind of broke my heart.

I screwed up, I admit that.

I was scared.

Scared. Of who?

Me, or... maybe Alec?

Sutton came to me with more crazy accusations.

She said she saw you and Alec together at the club,

and then, out of the blue, you break up with me.

Char, these gentlemen just showed up at the front door.

They said they have some questions for Derek.

Yeah, son. Is that your car out front?

It... It could be.

It was an anonymous call.

We need to search the vehicle.

Hey, guys.

- Hey. - Hey.

How was your match?

It was brutal.

He showed no mercy at all.

Yeah. Win at all costs, right, Dad?

That's your sister, man. Take it easy.

Speaking of that, how's our venture capitalist Terry?

Any word?

We got a meeting set up with his boss on Monday.

So, meanwhile, I'm just putting

the finishing touches on a prospectus.

All right. Well, stay on it.

Excuse me a second, guys.

So have you wished Sutton a happy birthday yet?

No, but I will.

Hey, did she seem at all strange to you

the other night at dinner?

Almost like she was fishing around for something?

Yeah. I noticed that.

What do you got, Dan?

It worked just like you said it would.

They picked up Derek Rogers. He's on his way in.

Okay, I'll be right there.

And Dan...

Yes?

Good work.

Thank you.

- Hi! - Hey.

Mm! Well, aren't we the sweaty one.

Yeah, sorry. Been at it awhile.

Oh, no, it's kind of, um... wow.

The fam's in the big top,

decorating for Sutton's birthday party.

You should come help.

My mom actually suggested it.

What'd your dad say?

He didn't say anything.

What was he supposed to say?

I don't know.

Well, that's a weird look.

What's on your mind, handsome? Spill.

Would you hate me if I skipped the party?

No, but I'd be confused.

Okay, not exactly an explanation,

but I'm not complaining.

Just gotta trust me, Laurel.

I'm never gonna let anything come between us.

You're a little low on the right.

I don't want to presume to tell you your business.

You're a little low on the right.

Perfect! Thanks a lot, fellas.

Hey!

I didn't think we were gonna see you till later, kiddo.

Your only duty is to show up tonight,

and have a great time. I know.

I know you were expecting to be on the lawn,

but they were predicting rain, so...

Better safe than sorry.

The cake, the cake!

No, she can't see the cake!

In the kitchen.

Well, now that you're here, you can help.

Char's bringing a date, right?

Uh, I'm not sure.

I'll go with "Guest" then.

What?

I wanted to tell you something.

It'll be kind of crazy tonight,

so I don't know if I'll have the chance.

So...

these last few weeks have been really great.

How much you've taught me and given me.

Okay.

It's not just that.

I have all these new memories like baking cookies and...

and Homecoming...

boyfriends.

And I know how much you're always there for me.

I always have been and I always will be.

I know that, and I realize how lucky I am.

And how horrible my life might've been

if I wasn't here.

And I know you value honesty.

It's really everything, isn't it?

I'm with you on this.

These last few weeks, it's like we...

we found it again.

I look into your eyes, Sutton--

it's the same eyes I looked into

when you were two days old--

filled with such trust.

We finally got that back and I am so grateful.

This is really hard.

I don't think so.

I think the key to love is trust and...

without that, what's left?

Sweetie, your long face is killing me.

It is your birthday. Cheer up.

Hey, you mush heads, come on.

I think you're jumping the gun.

The party's not till toni-- ooh!