Mistresses (2013–2016): Season 1, Episode 4 - A Kiss Is Just a Kiss? - full transcript

Previously on "Mistresses"...

I found a pair of women's
sunglasses in my dad's apartment.

Returned them to my mom.
Turns out, they weren't hers.

Oh, no.

So, basically just told
her he was having an affair.

What do you want from me?

I want my son to have
what your daughter has.

I want money.

You have a lot of unresolved
stuff that you need to address.

See you around?

Sally brings home the bacon,



and she's better at
making decisions than I am.

Yeah, but you're hotter.

I cheated on Harry last night.

How did it happen? I-I mean, who?

This guy from
work-- Dominic.

You're up early.

And not hungover,
thank you very much.

Welcome to what we normal
people call Wednesday.

You are kidding, right?

Honestly, you should
consider it a compliment.

So what's with the outfit?

Seducing another
personal trainer, are we?

No, I'm going hiking with Alex.

- She invited me.
- Alex the lesbian?



That's just offensive.

Well, how is that offensive?

She does identify as
a lesbian, doesn't she?

Yeah, but it's not
her whole identity.

I mean, she could just as
easily be referred to as

Alex, the new best
friend of Josslyn Carver.

- Yeah.
- What?

No, it's just interesting.
You don't really have friends.

Wow. What do you
call Karen and April?

Savi's friends.

Where is my sister anyway?

We were supposed to
caravan to April's.

Uh, she said she
had an early meeting.

Congratulations, Savannah.

You are officially pregnant.

I...

Sorry. It's just a lot
to take in right now.

It's okay.

Sometimes when a
couple's been trying

as long as you and Harry have,

when it finally happens,
it can be hard to believe.

I'm writing you a prescription
for prenatal vitamins.

We'll start with 600
micrograms of folic acid.

You and Harry will need to fill out

detailed medical histories
of both your families

so we can determine if
there are any risk factors

that may be inherited.

So I'm "the most stunning
woman he's ever met,"

but he's terrified of my package.

Which sadly, is not a euphemism.

The point is, he's not
interested in my drama.

Then he's an idiot.

Hmm. That's what Savi said, too.

Earth to Savi. Come in, Savi.

Uh, sorry.

Just exhausted.

- Did your meeting go okay this morning?
- What?

Uh... Yeah.

It was fine.

Well, then I am officially
caffeinated enough

to climb Everest.

Or Runyon. Mwah.

Later, ladies.

- Have fun.
- Bye.

Bye.

I'm pregnant.

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God.

Oh... My... God.

- Yep.
- How pregnant?

I mean, is it possible
the baby could be Harry's?

Sure, it's possible,

you know, and obviously,
that's what I'm hoping for,

but...

but Harry and I have
been trying for so long.

It means nothing.

Your doctor didn't
even recommend I.V.F.,

so Harry's problem couldn't
have been that dire.

Seriously, I've known couples
who have tried for years,

went through rounds
of medical procedures,

only to get drunk watching
some late night skinemax

and
poof--baby.

It was just one time with Dom.

Exactly. Only one time.

It's just as much of
a chance it's Harry's,

- probably even more.
- Why more?

Because it would be so much
better if it was Harry's.

Exactly.

Then you wouldn't have
to tell him anything.

What are you talking
about? I have to tell him.

No. No.

You have to tell him now.

I just feel so bad
for both of you guys.

I love Harry.

Me, too.

Me, too.

You all right?

Do you need more water?

I'm good. Just need
to catch my breath.

Sorry. Sorry. I didn't
mean to push you.

You just look-- you
look so athletic.

It's actually more
of a metabolism thing

than a being-in-shape thing.
Can we just stop for a second?

- Sure.
- Oh, God.

I like how you think this is funny.

I'm literally dying on a rock.

I'm sorry.

It's just that I'm
used to being the one

that has to beg Sally to slow down.

Well, it's a good
thing Sally's not here.

Oh, yeah. She wouldn't let us stop.

What do you mean, she
wouldn't let us stop?

Never mind.

Somebody likes you.

Eh. He's not my type.

Really?

Used to be mine.

Shut your lady-loving lips.

You slept with men?

Oh, yeah. I hooked up with
boys all through high school.

What happened?

I met Emily,

my freshman college roommate.

And oh,

something just clicked.

What about you?

You ever taken a drive down
the other side of the road?

Yeah. But only with three
of us jammed in a car.

And I was so drunk,

I couldn't tell the stick
shift from the air bags.

What?

Oh, just threesomes. Definitely
never had a girlfriend.

And actually, not that many
girls as friends either.

Really?

How come?

I tend to sleep with
their boyfriends.

You girls must've been
dragging your heels.

- Oh, hi, Sally.
- Got your text.

Took an early lunch to catch up.

You don't do this much, do you?

Come on, ladies.

This is supposed to be exercise.

Let's hustle.

Pick it up.

Come on.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry, Dom.

It's my fault.

Okay, you know what? Picking
up some papers off the floor

doesn't make up for you
getting me kicked off a case.

We have a call with opposing
counsel before trial tomorrow.

My office, five minutes.

Don't forget to mention Aspen.

The appraisal. It's in my notes.

What did you say these colors were?

That's platinum and that's steel.

But they're both gray.

Both are of the gray variety, yes.

So why not call them gray?

Call it 20% off if you buy both.

Bienvenue a maison par la
mer. How can I help you?

I'm looking for miss April Malloy.

That's me.

My name is Bob Johnson.

I'm an attorney representing
Miranda Nickleby.

What's this?

Proof of Paul Malloy's
paternity of Scott Nickleby.

I never asked for proof.

No, but we will have to provide it

when we sue Paul for child support.

Wait. What do you
mean, sue? Paul is dead.

His estate is very much alive,

and legally, must
provide for his offspring.

If you refuse to pay,

Ms. Nickleby will see you in court.

You've gotta be kidding me.

I'm gonna get a
refill at the fountain

- before we hit the road.
- Okay.

I appreciate you letting
me crash your hike.

Yeah, I appreciate the
actual workout you gave me,

Although oh, my legs might not.

Yeah, well, I need
you in tip-top shape

so you have the stamina
to keep showing us houses.

Don't worry. I'm determined to
find you two a place to live.

Yeah, well, if you
don't, that's okay, too.

You're more than just a
real estate agent, Joss.

What do you mean?

You're our friend.

Well, more Alex's friend
than mine, granted.

But, uh, yeah, you
know, she's just been

having a really
great time with you.

And looking for houses is
giving her something to focus on,

which is great.

I feel like I'm
missing something here.

It's just that she's
usually so bored.

I mean, she teaches
three yoga classes a week,

and I work 24/7. It's not ideal.

But since we're both busy, I
feel like we're fighting less.

So thank you.

Yeah. I'm, uh, happy
to be a distraction.

Especially because you
are actually in the market

to purchase a home, aren't you?

I am if you find
me one worth buying.

Hey. I got you a
water from the cart.

Thanks, ali-bear.

Mm. Thank you.

I take it you've met my attorney.

I was going to call you.

I called you six times.

I'm still processing.

Look...

I didn't want to bring a
lawyer into this, but I had to.

I can't stay in
California indefinitely,

and I'm not leaving with nothing.

Let's meet today.

Yeah, I'm busy today.

I'll drive up to L.A. tomorrow.

I'll let you know
when's good for me.

My only option is to sell
off a share of the store.

Or I-I guess I could
put the house up

and downsize into
something smaller--

Okay. Pull the brake
on the crazy train.

You're not selling your house

and you're not
giving Miranda a dime.

I don't think that's realistic.

Her lawyer told me
that if I didn't--

Breathe before you pass out.

Good. Another one.

Do it.

There is no proof that those
paternity papers are even real.

Oh, no. They're real.
I called the company.

Paul is his father.

This isn't a scam, Savi.

Everything Miranda has told
me so far has checked out.

She's telling the truth.

Well, she may not be a
liar, but she is a bitch.

I couldn't agree more.

Okay, unfortunately, bitches
still have legal rights

and child support is a real thing.

Maybe there's some number
that'll satisfy Miranda

and not bankrupt me.

No. If it's not done
within a legal framework,

you're gonna be writing checks
for the rest of your life.

It's really better to
handle this in court.

I can't.

There's no way I could keep
something like that from Lucy.

Then don't.

She'll be okay.

Look, I know you're trying
to protect your daughter,

but at a certain point,
you have to ask yourself--

at what cost?

I just don't want to put
Lucy through a big court case

if I can't win, and that
lawyer sounded so confident.

Well, you are clearly not
aware of my mad skills.

If I can prove entrapment,

they have no case at all.

Did Miranda know Paul was married

before she slept with him?

I have no idea.

We never talked about it. We
never talked about anything.

Maybe you should.

Oh, my lord.
Is that--

How do you deal with
seeing him every day?

I try not to.

Kind of hard when you
work in a glass office.

Have you decided what
you're gonna tell Harry?

Not yet.

Lucy, when did you make this?

At school yesterday.

You didn't have a new frame,

so I thought it might help
you get out of your funk.

I'm not in a funk. I just got
a lot going on at the store.

It's more than that.
It's because of daddy.

His birthday is next week,

and you always get sad
around his birthday.

I guess I do.

That's why you're not
talking about him as much.

Because you think I'm gonna
be sad remembering him.

Will you?

No.

I like remembering
the things about him,

like the way we used to blow
out the candles together.

Together?

Okay, when he'd let me blow
out all of his candles for him.

And give you presents at his party.

And wish me a very
happy unbirthday.

He was a great dad, huh?

The best.

Yeah.

For the record,

he thought you were
a pretty great kid.

Dr. Kim.

Uh, you left your wallet in my car.

Oh, man. Thank you. Uh,
been on the phone all morning

canceling credit cards.

You should've called me.
I would've come pick it up.

You're on my way to the office.

Besides your licence
is suspended, isn't it?

I feel like I owe
you an explanation.

- You don't.
- I don't want you to

think I was out partying
like some idiot frat boy.

The truth is, I was out celebrating

and had one too many.

- What were you celebrating?
- Dropping out of school.

I have officially
withdrawn from Brown.

Really? I thought you were
looking forward to going back.

Just 'cause it was something to do,

not because I was
excited or anything.

But something must have happened,

something that made you
decide to suddenly drop out.

Yeah. My dad told me to.

What are you talking about?

It's easier if I just show you.

Uh, I didn't know you
were bringing Scottie.

My sister had to
take an extra shift.

I hope it's not a problem.

Why don't we just sit down outside?

Sure. Oh, can I get a coffee first?

Of course.

Cappuccino would be great.

Extra foam.

Is there any way you can
squeeze me in today? It's urgent.

Uh, I can make that work.

Great. I'll be there. Thank you.

Question for my sister whose
job it is to sway a jury.

Did you get another
speeding ticket?

No. I need to
convince Alex to leave

her controlling,
disrespectful girlfriend--

Except I need to say it nicer.

Did she ask you to comment
on her relationship?

No, but I need to say
something. It's toxic.

Well, if it's not solicited,

I would keep your
opinion to yourself.

It's not an opinion. It's a fact.

Alex is miserable with Sally.

Therefore, they should break up.

Pretty sure you're oversimplifying.

It's very simple.

When a person is in a
relationship that isn't great,

they get out of it.

No, that's what you do.

Lots of relationships
hit rough patches,

and people actually
work through them.

Why are you getting so upset?

Because you're about to give
potentially devastating advice,

which is why nobody
tells you anything.

What are you talking about?
Who's not telling me stuff?

Forget it.

Are you mad at me?

Make you lunch before
you head to court?

I would love that, but I
actually have a meeting first,

which I'm running late for.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Did I walk into the
middle of something?

It's just drama.

It's what happens when
two ladies live together

and their cycles
haven't synced up yet.

Let that be the last time

you ever talk to
me about your cycle.

Agreed. In exchange
for an espresso?

Step away.

Oh, there. There you go.

Sweetie, take that one.

Don't lose mater, though.
He's your favorite.

Thank you, mommy.

So how do you want to do this?

By answering a few questions first.

Shoot.

Did you know Paul was married?

When I checked him into
the hotel I used to work at,

I did notice that he was
wearing a wedding band.

I also noticed that
he wasn't wearing it

when he took me to
dinner that night.

And how long were you
two having an affair?

At first, we would just get
together whenever he came to town.

I don't even know that I
would call it an affair.

I would.

Uh, anyway,

after a year, we start talking
about getting it serious.

And then I got pregnant,

and that's when he told me

that he had made up
his mind to do it.

To do what?

To leave you.

Let me just get
these in the fridge.

Sure. Sure.

So how is your mother holding up?

Oh, you mean since I
inadvertently told her

my dad was having an affair?

Not too bad.

She's gone from grief to anger.

Maybe it's a good thing.

Anyway, this is what
I wanted to show you.

A camera?

Not just a camera.

A 1923 Eastman Kodak.

My dad got it for me.

His secretary sent it
over about a week ago.

I guess he'd been tracking
it down before he died.

And I had no idea he even
knew I was into photography

until I moved in here and saw
my work hanging on his walls.

You took all these?

I love them.

But I still don't understand

what this has to do with
you dropping out of school.

This was my dad's way of telling me

to--to--to drop
the econ major

and focus on what I actually love.

Maybe. Or maybe he's
telling you to have a hobby.

I don't think so.

Read it.

"It is only passion that
makes life worth living.

"I found my passion
too late in life,

"but when I did,

"I pursued it with my whole being.

"When you find yours,
you must do the same.

Don't hold on to anything
that doesn't bring you joy."

Uh, are you okay?

Can I use your restroom?

Yeah.

Oh. Oh. Excuse me.

Uh, you said the doctor
would only be another minute?

-Yep.
-Yeah, that was 30 minutes ago.

Patients who make
same-day appointments

sometimes have to wait.

Until the second coming?

Shouldn't you be on your
way to court right now?

Are you still up to speed
on the Sullivan case?

I spent the last year
prepping for it with you.

I'm aware. Is that a yes?

- Yes.
- Get downtown.

You can't make it to the
start of the biggest trial

you've ever been a part of?

Something came up,
and I can't put it off.

Does Mitchell know?

He will. Can you be there or not?

Oh, I'll be there.

Thank you.

Scottie, get down from there.
Don't make mama ask again.

Um, what was I saying? Oh, right.

I said that we had driven down
to the Keys for the weekend.

Paul had planned this
whole romantic getaway thing

because of the baby.

He left early that morning to
go on a deep-sea fishing trip,

but he never came
back to the hotel.

He was two hours late for dinner.

And I-I figured he
was partying in town,

and he just--he wasn't
picking up his phone,

and I was all dressed
up with nowhere to go,

planning on marching
into every bar in old town

until I found him and I could
publicly rip him a new one.

And then I saw a report on the news

that someone had gone
missing on a fishing tour.

Fallen overboard and...

That was Paul.

You knew before I did.

I got a 6:00 a.m. wake-up call

from the Key West chief of police.

I didn't know what
to do after that.

I was five months
pregnant and alone,

and then...

When Scottie came,

and I held him for the
first time in my arms,

I... I decided to make it work.

I had to, and--and
I have, but...

It's hard.

You don't know hard.

I'm a single mom, too.

My situation is no
different than yours.

Really?

Six months ago, I lost my job,

and thanks to this economy,

I can't get another one.

My friends, my family--I
have asked them all for help,

but everyone is tapped.

Everyone except me, huh?

Do you think I want to be here?

This is humiliating.

But this isn't about me
anymore. It's about Scottie.

He needs your help.

Mommy!

Oh, my God. Honey, what happened?

Honey, are you okay?

Tell me, where does it
hurt? Where does it hurt?

Can you help, please? My son fell.

I think he might've broken his arm.

Oh. I need assistance. Grab
the gurney for the child.

Excuse me, ma'am.

I'm gonna need some
information from you first

starting with your
I.D. and insurance card.

I-I don't have insurance.

Then I need an I.D.

And a whole mess of
additional forms filled out.

I re... I really want to
be with my son right now.

I'll take care of the
bill. Just go with Scottie.

Are you sure?

Yes. Go.

You cook?

Not as well as my dad did.

I'm trying...

one of his recipes.

Here.

Sit.

Thank you, but I really can't.

You have somewhere else to be.

No, actually, uh, I don't.

So stay.

Do you wanna talk about it?

I'm okay.

I didn't mean to get
so emotional before.

I'm sorry about that.

Don't be.

He was your patient
for a long time.

I forget you guys had
your own relationship.

Yes, we did.

Come on. You know
you love Young Jeezy.

No.

So what's for dinner?

Joss!

Hey. Hi!

This is fancy. I'm
glad I wore a bra.

Thank you so much for coming.
Sally flaked on me again,

and I just hate going
to these things alone.

Does she flake on you a lot?

Mm, it was my fault, really.

I should never R.S.V.P. "Yes"
to anything on a weekday.

So who is this? Some swanky
designer friend of yours?

A friend of a friend, actually.

To be honest, I hardly
know anybody here.

But I love Liza's jewelry.

Which one is Liza?

Uh, over there.

And the blonde next to her is

her girlfriend/muse/sponsor.

Oh. This is a lesbian party.

Well, not exclusively,

but, um, mostly.

Sweet.

I've never been the only
straight one in a room before.

I feel like I have a
dirty little secret.

Well, from what you've told me,

it sounds like you've
got lots of 'em.

Mrs. Davis.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I see congratulations are in order.

You looking for a new O.B.?

Uh, maybe.

Right now, I'm just more interested

in getting some information on...

paternity tests.

Okay.

Confirmation of paternity

is typically done via amniocentesis

in the second trimester.

It's safest for the fetus

when performed between
16 and 20 weeks.

Wait. 16 weeks?

I'll be showing by then, right?

Not necessarily.

Every body reacts
differently to pregnancy.

There's no way to test any sooner?

Oh, there's a
recently developed test

that only requires a D.N.A.
sample from the mother

and the potential father.

Because it's noninvasive,
it can be done right away,

but it's quite expensive, and
insurance doesn't cover it.

And how long before I
find out the results?

Two or three weeks
once we collect samples.

And by samples, you
mean like a blood test?

Ideally.

But there are different
ways to determine D.N.A.

If the potential father is
unwilling to offer up a sample.

Like a hairbrush?

Hair, skin, fingernails.

Sometimes even a
toothbrush is enough.

Do a lot of people do this?

You'd be surprised.

Alex, right? It's Cassandra.

I've seen you somewhere
before, haven't I?

At another one of Liza's parties.

Maybe.

I don't know. I don't--
I don't remember. Sorry.

I do.

I could never forget
those beautiful brown eyes.

Mm. Here you go.

Ah. Oh. I don't think I
can handle another martini.

- Mm. Don't worry. I'll finish what you can't.
- Thanks.

Thanks for keeping
my girlfriend company.

Girlfriend?

Somehow I doubt that.

See? I leave you
alone for a second?

You're such a flirt, Ali-bear.

Come here.

Don't. Don't do that.

I'm sorry.

Alex, wait.

How's he doing?

It's a hairline fracture.

You really didn't
have to wait for us.

Well, I just wanted to see
if you guys needed anything.

No, we'll be okay.

I'm gonna let him rest
here a little longer

and then head back to my sister's.

You sure?

Yeah.

Thank you.

You're not the person
I expected you to be.

What did you expect?

I don't know.

I just--this whole thing
would be a lot easier

if you weren't a good person...

But you are.

Take care of your little man.

This must be strange for you.

How so?

Well, having dinner with someone
you know these personal things about,

but from someone
else's perspective.

I don't know that
much about you, Sam.

Then why have you
been so nice to me?

I feel like you need someone.

I could say the same about you.

Uh, I feel like we--we,
uh, we need water glasses.

I'll
grab--grab them.

Where are they?

To your left.

I got it.

There you go.

It's done.

You were right. I
haven't made a friend

that's lasted longer than a week

since Lindsay Warner
in elementary school.

What's this?

It's an I'm-sorry-you-lost-your-friend-three-cheese
grilled cheese.

That's the saddest
sounding sandwich ever.

What kind of cheese is that?

You wanna talk about what happened?

No. It's stupid. I
fake-made out with Alex,

because I thought
that's what she wanted,

and I was wrong, obviously,

and she got all mad.

What does "fake" making out mean?

I kissed her, but I
didn't mean to kiss her.

How do you accidentally
kiss a lesbian?

Are you trying to
make me feel worse?

No, but if you ever bothered
to think before you act--

Then I wouldn't be me.

Did you put prosciutto
in this? It's super yummy.

- Is that--
- Yeah.

Alex.

Sally and I broke up.

We just had the
most horrible fight,

and I-I, um,

I didn't--I didn't
know where else to go.

Sorry.

No. No. It's okay. It's okay.

Sweetheart, it's okay.

Yet another personal issue
has kept you from court today?

Do you want to make partner?

Yes. I-I do.
Of--of course I do.

I'm so sorry, Ron.

She's out. You're in for
the remainder of the trial.

Don't screw this up.

That didn't look good.

I can assure you it sounded
a lot worse than it looked.

Well, thank you for that.

For what?

Getting me back on
the Sullivan trial.

I'm sorry you had to fake
a disappearing act to do it.

Yeah.

You're welcome.

Okay. Am I missing something?

Not that it matters,

but I didn't blow off
court to do you a solid,

just like I didn't purposefully
get you thrown off the case.

Then I stand corrected.

I just thought that after
what happened between us,

that you just didn't
want to be around me.

I don't want to be around you.

Savi, talk to me.

No.

I'm sorry, but there's an
emergency at the office.

I have to go.

Seriously?

It's a patient in trouble.

Hazard of the profession.

Yeah. Sure.

Another time.

Good night, Sam.

Good night.

Oh, your jacket.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

Uh, I'm sorry.
I thought--

No.

Come on. You brought
over the wallet

when you could've just sent it.

You were about to stay for dinner.

Sorry if I gave you
the wrong impression.

We had a moment.

No, Sam,

We did not have a moment.

Good-bye.

Whose are those, mommy?

Someone left them
at the shop, sweetie.

Can I have them?

No, you can't.

Good morning!

Thank you.

Mm, well, thank Savi and Harry.

Thank you for letting
me stay here last night.

Oh, no problem. You
can stay anytime.

Be careful. You might regret
saying that when I'm here

for a whole month because
I can't find an apartment.

Honey, I'm in real estate.

If you want a top
floor, rent-controlled

view of the hills,
I'll find it for you.

So I might sound like a
jackass for asking this,

but the fight didn't have
anything to do with me, did it?

It had everything to do with you.

It was just a kiss.

Do I need to explain
to Sally that I--

It wasn't the kiss. It
was everything. Everything.

The more you and I hung out,

the more I saw my
relationship through your eyes.

No. My eyes are stupid.

You should definitely
not listen to my eyes.

You think that I let
Sally walk all over me,

and you know what? You're right,

And I don't want to
be that person anymore.

So maybe you should talk to her.

I'm sure we will.

You're a good friend, Joss.

Really?

Yep.

Sorry I couldn't get
this to you yesterday.

Oh, no problem.

Thank you for your services.

I doubt I'll be
requiring them again.

So it all worked
out? She bought it?

You did a great job.

Tell that to my agent.

I still don't get why you
couldn't use a real lawyer.

- I mean, if your son really is--
- Lawyers ask too many questions,

which is why you should stop now.

Fair enough. Catch you later.

What?

Do you think you'll always love me?

That was the agreement.

I'm serious, Harry.

Of course I'll always love you.

Why?

Because I love you so much.

All the mistakes I make,

even the little ones like
when I burn your coffee

and the big ones,

like how I acted after our fight...

I make them because
I love you so deeply.

Oh, come on.

We're past all that
now, aren't we, love?

Yeah.

But you know me. Sometimes I
have a hard time letting go.

Well, I kind of
like that about you.

It means you'll never let go of me.

Now that's the way to
start the day right.