The Killer Downstairs

That's why it's the best possible solution.

Or you could just sell it,

make a ton of money and start over.

No way.

I am not selling my family home.

It's the easiest way to make some extra money.

It's unregulated, and I can get to be my own boss.

I mean, how many people can say that?

It's not that easy, Alison.

You've got to be careful out there.

You don't know who you're letting in.

I mean, I wouldn't want some stranger living in my home.

They're not strangers,

and it is totally safe.

In fact, I'm meeting with a family tonight.

And they seem like the perfect fit.

Anyway, I'm gonna be late for work.

But have you vetted them?

I mean, like, really checked them out?

I've seen their profile.

He's in the tech industry,

and his wife is a professional...

And his kid is...

well, a kid.

Well, the passive income will certainly help,

at least until you get a new law firm opening.

Yeah, well, I'm not going to hold my breath.

That's because you haven't tried again.

You've gone though a lot this past year.

Things are going to turn around as soon as you're ready.

Trust me, I'm ready.

Can we go home yet?

Hey, this is my seventh straight day,

so don't even go there.

Brandon is paying you overtime, though, right?

You just hung up on me.

Don't be cute.

You realize you have the labor rights on your side?

Okay, Ali, this isn't Fairview Law,

or whatever law firm you worked for.

Fairfax and Associates.

Whatever.

Down here on main street, we take all the work we can get.

Hey, has he asked you out yet?

What?

He told me he was going to.

He says you can't use

your "I'm still reeling from my ex" excuse forever.

I'm not reeling and I'm not making excuses.

Edwin was psychotic and possessive.

Yeah, well, you don't have to tell me twice.

I'm the one who warned you about him.

I'm aware, thanks.

Anyway, Brandon may mean well,

but if he asks you out, like he did to all of us,

just say no.

Okay.

Do you know how all men interpret women

who don't say no to the smallest of advances?

They think it means you like them

and that they have a chance with you.

I don't want to make a scene. I need this job.

Okay.

Edwin might have messed with your head,

but you're still the strongest, bravest woman I know.

And if Brandon asks you out...

Say no.

Say no. Got it.

Okay. Trust me.

Hi. Can I help you with something?

I bet you there's lots of things you can help me with.

Well, this is an all-season couch.

You could put it on your patio, in your backyard,

in your living room,

so it's pretty great.

Why don't you have a seat here with me?

I don't think I can help you with that.

Oh, no.

Isn't it your job to help me...

Alison?

Do you have a question, sir?

No.

I'm alright.

Thanks for your help.

Have a nice day.

You okay? Yeah.

Thanks, Mr. Matthews.

Alison, please.

I've told you, you can call me Brandon.

Listen, if anything like that ever happens again...

Nothing happened.

Okay, all I'm saying is that I'm here for you.

For anything.

Anything at all.

I appreciate that, Mr. Matthews.

I'll keep that in mind.

Okay.

James?

Alison?

Yeah. Hey.

It's so great to meet you.

Yeah, yeah. You too.

I hope your drive up was okay?

Yeah, yeah, a few bumps on the road,

but about as smooth as one could hope for.

Good.

Is your family with you?

My family?

Yeah. Your profile said you had a wife and a kid...

Oh...

I'm sorry.

I've been meaning to update that for a few months.

We...

We separated a while back.

Oh...

I'm really sorry to hear that.

No. No, no, no.

You know what, it's been hard, but we're still friends.

Kid and all, so.

Well, that's good.

For the kid.

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

They're actually back in Minneapolis.

Lilly's gonna come out here in a few weeks to... to visit.

That's my daughter.

If this is a problem, I can go find a hotel...

No! No, no, no, no. Don't be silly.

Honestly, it's great.

Yeah?

Yeah! Okay.

Well, let me... Let me show you to the suite.

Great. Okay.

You know, my ex, actually, works in law, just like you.

I saw it on your profile.

Oh.

What law firm does she work for?

Uh, Mckenzie, Latner and Co.

And you?

It's a long story.

Just down this way.

Okay.

So what brings you to town?

Uh, well, I'm actually thinking about investing

in a local cryptocurrency start-up,

so I came to check it out.

Oh. That's interesting.

Yeah.

I sold my private security company

a couple of years ago.

Now I spend most of my time

just looking for good investments.

Sounds like you're pretty busy.

Try to be.

So this is it.

Wow!

This is a nice spot.

Yeah, it's super cozy in here.

Well, got a bedroom down the hall

and a second bedroom right here.

And we've got the bathroom here.

And I just left some towels under the cabinet.

Great.

And the TV is a little bit wonky, but...

I'm gonna get a repairman to come soon, so.

Okay.

Well, you know what,

I can probably take a look at it.

I'm kind of a tech-nerd/handyman myself.

Oh, well, maybe you could fix my sink upstairs, too.

Yeah, sure thing.

That was a joke, but okay.

I'll try.

Well, if you need anything, you can just text me, or...

I'm just right up the stairs.

The door on the left leads to my kitchen.

And I left you a list

of some of my favorite restaurants in town,

if ever you get hungry.

That's awesome.

Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

Well, this is my first time being a Mi Casa Su Casa host,

so if you like what you see,

I would appreciate you commenting

on anything you feel comfortable posting.

Seems like a beautiful home,

I'm sure you'll be the perfect host.

It would be my pleasure.

Thanks. Yeah.

Great! Well, I'll leave your keys right here...

Awesome.

...And I'll let you get settled in.

Okay. Thank you. This is great.

Goodnight. Goodnight, Alison.

Hey.

Morning!

You're making breakfast?

Yeah. It's the best way to start the day, right?

Hannah, my ex, used to harass me

if she ever found a pound of fat on me,

so I kind of got in the habit of going for a run,