Labor of Lies

Taking a look at what's to come?

Yeah. I kind of over-prepared.

My husband's always making fun of me for it,

but we really wanted this baby.

So I wanna make sure I'm doing everything right.

Well, I'm sure you're going to make a wonderful mother.

Thanks.

Excuse me.

Huh.

Hi. Yeah, no, I'm fine.

Just another hour to go and then I'm ready for margaritas.

It's my favorite spot.

I have been there before. It's not that far from here.

No, whatever you want to do. Look, it's your birthday.

Okay?

I'll be there. Promise.

Hey, what are you doing?

Hey. - Hey, hey!

Hey, stop! - Hey, lady!

Someone stop her, she's taking the baby!

Code pink! She's taking the baby!

Just another hour to go. It's on me.

Ma'am, what are you doing? Were you taking pictures?

Yeah. Yeah, the babies are just so cute.

No, you were taking pictures of the security cameras.

Do you have a badge to be here?

Okay, you better come with me.

That's not necess... Okay, okay. Um...

We were like, "so you never went on another date?"

Hey, can you drive me home?

Absolutely. Definitely not drinking.

I'm so awful.

Taking advantage of my best friend

when she's with child.

It's fine.

Hey, I have a ton of baby shopping to do this weekend.

Will you come with me? It'll be so fun.

We can go to the little boutiques and...

Never mind.

Gosh, I know you're super busy.

Do you guys want to check out that new wine bar on Saturday?

The one Tessa's husband is managing.

I'm in.

I've been wanting to try that place. So fancy.

No. Gosh.

No, you guys have a good time. Yeah.

Yeah. - Thanks.

It's like literally... - Cheers.

Cheers. - One.

Saturday.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Your text said you'd be home 20 minutes ago.

I know, but Jake

finally got ahold of the Canadian financiers.

But I'm home now.

And this looks great. Thank you.

Sam?

I wanna talk to you about something,

and I really don't want to get into fight about it.

Okay.

I feel like I've been going through this pregnancy alone.

Alone? - Like my mother.

Honey, your mom was a single mother

whose husband walked out on her.

I hardly think that's fair to compare that

to my crazy work schedule.

I just... I don't feel connected.

Honey, I'm so excited to have this baby with you.

This is just a very pivotal moment for Jake and me.

What about a pivotal time for us?

And honey, no one supports your business more than I do,

but we worked really hard for this baby

and I just want to experience it together.

We will.

We'll get through this just like we've gotten through

everything else.

Hey, we got through ivf together.

And look at us now, we're doing better than ever.

But an ivf, that was not cheap,

and that drained our entire savings, everything.

And raising a baby is going to be expensive.

We have school, college, everything else.

I just want to make sure we're prepared.

Hey, we will be prepared for anything

as long as we're a family.

It's Jake.

Hold onto that. I have to take this.

Jake?

Yeah. I'll be right back.

What did they say? Seriously?

Mr. Wynn will see you now, Ms. Williams.

Okay.

Come closer.

Okay.

So how are you feeling, my dear?

Do you really care? - Of course I care.

And not just about our investment, but about you.

I know this isn't ideal,

but there's no reason not to be pleasant.

Look, let's just get this over with, okay?

Here.

The terms, exactly as we discussed.

And I just sign right here?

Wouldn't you like to read first?

What's the point? I need the money.

Here you go. - Thank you.

And the money, please?

Twenty five thousand.

Per our agreement,

you'll get the remainder of the 100,000

once the baby is delivered to me.

In excellent health, of course.

You're sticking to the regimen our doctor prescribed?

Yes.

And I know how to be a mother better than any of you men.

Of course you do.

We just want what's best for the baby.

Okay. Great.

Just one more thing, Jamie.

I hate even having to bring it up,

but I'd be remiss not to.

If you should break our agreement, well,

we don't really have access to normal forms of redress.

So... - Yeah, I've got it.

You have a very classy way of threatening people.

You don't need to worry, okay? I've got this.

Free to go?

She's smarter than she wants us to believe.

Thank you, Daryl. Keep an eye on her.

Hi. Can you hear me? - Yes. How are you?

I'm good. I'm good. I'm Jamie Williams.

Lara Collins. - Hi.

Jamie, do you mind if I ask where you are?

I'm actually... I'm in my car right now.

Yeah, my husband was sleeping

and I just... I didn't want to wake him.

I've never really been a good sleeper myself.

So I am just sitting in my driveway.

That's funny.

I have to say, Jamie,

I've never actually connected with anyone on the site.

Me either. What made you change your mind?

I think it just really wanted to meet someone

who's going through everything at the same time as me.

My husband tries hard, but he's so busy with work.

And with their first kid, my friends are waiting

to have children.

So they're living that footloose lifestyle.

Most of mine are more interested in Tequila

than baby formula.

But I mean, I guess I hear that's what happens,

friends split into groups with babies and ones without.

Yeah.

So when are you poppin'? I'm due August 18th.

No way! Me too.

I guess we really are bump buddies.

Hey, Jamie, I was actually going to head to bed,

but maybe we could reconnect tomorrow?

My gosh, you have no idea how much I would like that.

Someone who finally understands what I'm going through.

I look forward to getting to know you, Jamie.

Yeah, me too. - Goodnight.

Okay. Goodnight, Lara. Bye.

Lara? - Jamie?

Yeah. Hey. - Hi.

I'm so glad you could make it!

Yeah, me too.

It's so nice to hang out with someone

who actually understands what I'm going through.

Have you noticed that everyone wants to touch your belly

like all the time, but they don't want to know

about the morning sickness or the swelled ankles?

No, no, of course not.

My gosh, look at you.

No, no. - Low like a basketball.

You must be having a boy? Do we know?

No, we're keeping it a surprise.

Me too. - Yeah?

Yeah.

Okay, I think they're probably ready. Are you good?

Yeah. - Okay.

Yeah, let's go. Let's do it.

Hey, you guys, good to see you.

Have you met her before? - So weird.

I'm so excited for this class.

I've heard so much about it. I'm so excited.

It's so good.

So cute.

She makes me so excited.

I know. - You better be that cute.

I have to tell you, it is so nice

to not have to come here alone after class anymore.

I mean, I don't know if you noticed when we were walking

and those other women kind of gave me the cold shoulder.

Sort of.

I've tried to connect with them.

It's just being a single mom,

they're sort of been less than welcoming.

Wait, I thought you said that you had a husband?

I did. I did.