Finding Carter

Previously on "Finding Carter"...

I have been hanging out at Jared's.

He's way too old for you.

You don't get to tell me who I can and can't date.

If you live in this house,

then you have to follow the rules.

Well, maybe I need to find somewhere else to live then.

- My dad's up for parole. - Max.

I'm gonna try to get them to keep him in prison.

I did a background check on Jared.

Did you know he's married and has a daughter?

Tell them it's not true, Jared.

It's not how I wanted you to find out.

I see a future with you and my little girl.

I'm falling in love with you.

It's very difficult for me to watch you become a woman,

because I didn't get to see you being a little girl.

I just need some space.

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind me staying here with you.

Of course, you're always welcome here.

Hey, sweetie.

Sleep okay?

Um, yeah.

Okay.

I'm making banana pancakes, your favorite.

Yeah, not anymore.

I'm more of a cereal kind of gal now.

Oh, um...

Well, I could run out and get some cereal.

- What kind? - Oh, no, no, no, it's okay.

I have to get ready for work anyway.

Okay, um...

Carter, I know I still have a lot of making up to do,

but I'm really glad you came.

I'm always here if you need me.

Where is she?

Elizabeth.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here? Carter, get your things.

You're coming home with me right now.

Carter, what do you think you're doing?

This is the woman that kidnapped you.

You realize that, right?

I know that, thank you, I'm not stupid.

I know you're not.

How did you even know I was here?

Did you follow me?

Educated guess. Now, grab your things.

- You can't be here. - No, you can't be here, Mom.

Carter, you're coming home with me right...

- Stop! - No, let it go!

It's not my place to get in the middle.

You're absolutely right. It's not your place.

Carter, maybe you should just go.

What?

What are you trying to do?

I'm trying to do what's best.

And maybe it's best if you just go home.

I can't believe either of you.

Why don't you two stay here and eat pancakes?

I have to get ready for work.

I mean, it's like Katniss

staying at President Snow's house.

I'm sure she has her reasons.

Are you serious?

She basically re-kidnapped herself.

I know that it's weird,

but it's not like Mom and Carter

are getting along right now.

That's Mom being Mom, you just gotta deal.

Yeah, well, we've known Mom

for a lot longer than Carter has.

We're used to her.

Apparently, we can't really understand why Carter feels

the way she does about Lori.

I know how she should feel.

Well, you can't tell people how to feel, Grant.

Yeah, and people don't change, Taylor.

Well, maybe they would if they got on

the right meds and got help.

Have they brainwashed you, too?

I'm just saying, she doesn't seem like the same crazy woman.

The same crazy woman that held you at gunpoint?

Maybe you should go live with her, too.

Grant.

I lost my appetite.

Hey.

Hey.

You think any more about what we talked about?

Yeah.

You still upset with me?

You still married?

God, I have the worst timing.

I'll somewhere else, not here.

Look, Carter, I'm sorry.

I should have told you, I was wrong.

Yeah.

You still have feelings for her, Jared?

No.

Then why on Earth didn't you just tell me?

Because, it was too painful and ugly.

And she's got my daughter, and the whole thing is a mess.

What kind of mess?

What are you talking about?

She won't let me see my daughter.

She holds the custody thing over my head.

She doesn't show up to court,

and every time I try to file for divorce,

she just hires another lawyer.

I can't afford to fight that.

She sounds awful.

She's pretty bad.

Well, you were the one who was once in love with her.

That was a long time ago.

You guys cool?

Trying to be.

We all have a past, you know?

Yeah.

What's she like?

His ex? Her name is Sarah.

She used to work here.

- She used to work here? - Yeah.

Were you guys friends?

We were friendly.

I still run into her sometimes.

She works at that cute little boutique downtown.

It's always sort of awkward whenever I run into her.

I was Jared's friend first.

How long were they together?

A year, maybe?

They were a terrible couple,

if it makes you feel any better.

It actually does make me feel a little better.

The fabric cavalry has arrived.

Hi, baby.

Hey. Thanks, Mom.

Boy, this area needs something bold and bright over here.

Really? I was thinking of a neutral.

What fun would that be?

How about mimosa?

Why do they always have to have stupid names?

Why can't they just call it, I don't know, yellowish-orange?

Not feeling it, okay.

Rosé?

Mom, I'm not picking out my fabric color

based on your favorite wine.

Brandy.

Is there a color that's not alcohol?

I know you hate that fabric up in the sunroom.

I don't want you to make the same mistake.

Actually, I love the fabric in the sunroom.

You're the one who hates the fabric in the sunroom.

Well, it's so drab.

I don't even know why I asked you here.

I need your help, Mom, not your criticism.

Overreacting.

For once, is it too much to ask that someone just support me?

You asked me to bring over my swatches.

I bring over my swatches.

What else am I supposed to do?

For crying out loud.

Where's your man friend?

I don't know.

In the back, not getting divorced.

Oh, God, what a mess.

Well, have you talked to him about it?

Yeah.

I don't know how I feel about the whole thing.

Well, you guys have to throw that thing tonight,

so hopefully, you'll be cool by then.

Honestly, I don't know if we're ever gonna be cool again.

You know his wife used to work here?

- What? No way. - Yup.

Well, do you know if she still lives around here?

Yeah, apparently.

Stevie said she works at some boutique downtown.

For real?

What?

Hey, ladies.

I'm Sarah.

Let me know if I can help with anything.

Actually, um...

I think you can.

I'm looking for a flowy, blousy type thing

to wear to a party I'm going to tonight.

Well, great.

Let me show you some stuff.

Okay, this one will look great on you.

Why don't you try it on?

And this one, too.

Cool.

Want to try anything?

Oh, no, thanks.

I'm just here for moral support.

That's a beautiful wedding ring.

How long have you been married?