Stranger in the House

Tragedy struck today

when retired finance mogul Wayne Griegson and his wife

were in a car accident.

Griegson survived, but his wife did not.

Recently, Griegson's reputation was questioned when

many of his investors lost their life savings

in what was thought to be a Ponzi scheme.

Many lawsuits later,

Griegson and his partner were exonerated in courts of law.

But in the courts of public opinion,

they were vilified.

We are the 99%!

Griegson's the poster boy for the "one percent,"

but look, he and his partner, Finch,

walked out of that courtroom innocent men.

I don't think "innocent" is a word that you can use

to describe Wayne Griegson.

Well, you gotta have a little bit of faith

in the legal system.

In any event, he'll be judged by someone.

Perhaps he got what he deserved.

Only time will tell.

Look at him.

He just sits in the garden all day.

This has gone on for way too long.

You're doing the right thing, Jade.

You can't continue to look after your father.

He needs professional care.

Maybe we should postpone the honeymoon.

No! No. You made me promise we wouldn't cancel again.

-But-- -We're not canceling.

Our first interview is here.

Are you ready?

I know this is the right thing for Dad.

I'll bring her in.

-Hi. Samantha? -Hi! Yeah.

-Hey! Marco. -Nice to meet you.

-Please come right in. -Thank you.

Oh, what a beautiful place.

Mm.

I really love gardening. It's so relaxing.

I hope I can be of help outside, too.

Samantha, your resume is very impressive.

Can you tell me

why you left your last position?

I'm afraid the woman I was looking after

was hospitalized.

I really miss her.

So you have nursing experience?

Yes, I worked at St. Martin's

General Hospital in Geriatric Care,

but I much prefer the one-on-one relationship

of being a home-caregiver.

Good.

My father has limited use of his legs.

Can you tell me how you would handle

a prescribed physical therapy plan?

Yes, core strength is the cornerstone

of most therapy plans

when a client has limited mobility,

but the mental aspect

of therapy should never be ignored.

He'll be susceptible to depression

and, of course, muscle mass loss,

so I believe in

a well-rounded course of therapy.

Well, it's a good sign she wanted to meet Wayne.

Yeah, she seems great.

But?

I'm feeling guilty, I guess.

Hiring someone so we can go on our honeymoon.

Is that shallow of us?

We can't live with your father forever, Jade,

and we'll have our new house soon.

I know.

I think Wayne will like her.

Look.

Why don't you think about it?

I'll tell her we'll get back to her in a few days.

Marco, wait.

Let's just offer Samantha the job.

I don't think there's a better candidate,

and I don't want somebody else

offering her a job first.

I think you're making the right decision, sweetie.

So, Dad...

what did you think of Samantha?

Who?

The woman who was in the garden with you today.

I told you-- I don't need anyone in my house.

You can look after me.

We've discussed this.

No, it wasn't a "discussion."

You told me I was getting a caregiver

and that I had no say in the matter.

We just want you to have the best care possible.

You don't have to work.

I've got money enough for the both of you.

That's not what this is about.

We both love our jobs.

So you're bringing some common woman

into my house?

It was bad enough you married a laborer

who can barely support you.

-Contractor, and I told you-- -Shut up!

I'm thinking...

of going back to work.

I thought you were banned from doing that.

Dad... you're retired.

So you keep telling me.

I've lost my appetite.

That went well.

I'll, um...

I'll just go talk to him.

Wayne...

you can insult me all you want,

but I won't have you upsetting Jade.

She's devoted to you,

even when you don't deserve it.

Of course she is.

How else can she expect to inherit all of this?

I'll do anything to protect her.

She means the world to me,

and I know you feel the same way about her.

We were just fine until you came along.

Well, you'd better get used to it.

I'm not going anywhere.

Wilson Manufacturing has pulled out of the firm.

Cited "moral issues."

That's just another way of saying

they don't want to work with a Griegson.

My father's history just won't go away.

Wilson's an old fart.

Are you done with that brief?

Mm-hmm.

I don't know if I'm doing the right thing.

Going on this honeymoon,

having this woman stay at our house.

I'm sorry, I've been pouring out all my problems

to you this past year.

Hey! You know I'm here for you.

You've been through a lot.

I mean, losing your mom is so hard.

I think about her every day,

and Dad is so lost without her.

The mighty Wayne Griegson is lost?

I think

you give him too much credit.

But, if it'll make you feel better,

I will check up on him while you're gone.

Oh, that would be great.

What would I do without you?

Mm... your life would be

a little less interesting without me.

All right, who are we suing?

-Just leave that. I'll get it. -Okay...

And don't forget his doctor's appointment

and his physio.

Everything's on the calendar--

-In the kitchen. -I'm sorry, Samantha.

I'm just-- I'm a little nervous and excited.

You sure the two of you are gonna be okay?

That's why you hired me.

Wayne is in good hands.

Don't worry. We'll be fine.

I don't know why you have to leave so soon.

Dad...

Samantha's gonna take really good care of you.

Don't give her a hard time, okay?

I don't want her quitting while we're gone.

Well, who else is gonna feed me?

Bye, Dad.

Come on, Wayne. Why don't we see

what's blooming in the garden today?

Well, I think the azaleas are just about ready.

See? She's got it all under control.

He'll hardly even notice we're gone.

I guess there's no turning back now.

Exactly. So...

let's get this honeymoon started.

"Dear Dad,

"We arrived at the hotel and our suite is wonderful.

"Marco plans to go scuba-diving tomorrow

"and I may visit the spa.

Miss you. Love Jade."

Whew!

I can't believe