Trophy Wife (2022) - full transcript

Follows Toni, who has a complete breakdown and ends up in a mental facility after the unexpected news that his husband was murdered, and even her was a suspect. She must now fight to clear her name and figure out who betrayed her ...

Yeah.

Get into the bag.

Get into the paper.

I want some land.

I want neighbors.

Seat in the grass,

not on the pavement.

You see the sass.

I need a payment.

I'm talking big

boats, big yachts.

I tell a bitch, go kick rocks.

I hate a bitch that ain't

minding her business.

She's just a fan.

I ain't signing no pictures.

I got the money bags,

money bags, money bags.

I got the money bags,

money bags, money bags.

I got the money bags,

money bags, money bags.

I got the money bags,

money bags, money bags.

Don't want me to lose,

don't want me to win.

They said I can't do it.

I did it again.

If you don't eat it,

I get with his friend.

I ain't on nine, bitch.

I'm on 10.

How about you not be

so worried about me?

Maybe you should be worrying

about paying your rent.

Maybe they asking me...

Good morning, sleepyhead.

Good morning, baby.

I can't.

I got an early meeting,

and I'm running late.

What?

Yeah.

We just got here.

Another late night meeting?

Toni, don't start.

You promised me you would

spend more time at home.

But when business

calls, I got to answer.

Well, your wife misses you.

Look, I miss you, too.

And I promise we'll have a

romantic dinner tonight, OK?

How about a little dessert?

You know, as much

as I would love that, I can't.

So, uh, what y'all

getting into today?

Nicole is coming

back for lunch later.

All right.

Sounds like fun.

It's not what you think.

What am I thinking, Marc?

I can explain.

You promised me.

Look, I swear to

God, nothing happened.

Smells like another woman.

It was a strip club.

A strip club?

Yeah, a strip club.

Clients wanted to go.

They had a couple of lap dances.

That's it.

I don't believe you.

Who is she?

Look, baby, I swear to God,

nothing happened last night.

- Who is she?

- Hey, you need to calm down.

Who...

Calm down!

You know what happens

when you get upset.

You take your meds?

Don't do that.

I am not crazy.

I know you're not crazy.

But with your

depression, your anxiety?

I just want to make sure you're

following doctor's orders.

Look, I got to go.

But I'm gonna come

home early, we're gonna

get some quality time, OK?

Well, hello, handsome.

Hey, yourself.

I've never seen you

around here before.

Yeah, well, I'm new here.

Hmm.

Well, I'm Nicole, by the way.

August.

You look familiar.

Well, I guess I just

have one of those faces.

Hmm.

I guess I'll see you around.

I'm sure you will.

Damn, you fine.

Toni, girl!

Hey, girl.

Oh my God, this

spread is amazing.

Maggie, you really

outdid yourself.

Girl, I got to get

you something nice.

Let me get a plate.

Earth to Toni!

My bad.

Hoo.

Girl, you have been holding out.

Girl, what are

you talking about?

That specimen that

is laying your grass.

August?

Mm-hmm.

Well, I ain't even seen him.

Please.

What you mean,

you ain't noticed?

That man is fine.

Because I got better things

to do than sit and watch

my landscaper all day.

Well, he can landscape my

yard any time he wants to.

Calm your little

hormones down, OK?

Shouldn't you be focused

on your wedding to Victor?

Oh, God.

Don't remind me.

Between his busy schedule and

mine, we ain't even set a date.

What?

You still waiting to move in?

Uh, yeah.

You don't get this cookie until

you buy the whole cookie jar.

Hmm.

Toni, what's wrong?

Marc.

What now?

He was out all night.

Again.

Again?

Where did he say

he was this time?

Girl...

Excuse me, ladies.

Miss Toni, where

do you want them?

You can just put it over there.

Hmm.

The strip club.

Talking about his business.

I am so sick of his lies.

All it is lie, after

lie, after lie.

I'm fed up.

Honey, I am so sorry.

You deserve so much more

than what he's giving you.

OK?

And he was the one that

said he wanted a family.

Now he can't even come home?

Is that too much to ask?

No, it's not.

Listen, you're gonna

drive yourself crazy.

Just end up in a loony bin

or something like that.

Like my mother?

Toni, I didn't mean that.

I'm sorry.

Your mother was her own woman.

She had her own problems.

I just want you to focus

on your own well-being.

I'm stressed out.

I know.

I can't eat.

I'm not sleeping.

You gonna be all right.

Now, tell me about

this landscaper.

Thank you, girl.

Come on.

Promise me you'll get some rest?

Mm-hmm.

I promise.

All right.

All right.

I'll check on you later.

Love you.

Hey, Miss Toni.

Are you good?

It is what it is.

Right, right.

Well, I hope you feel better.

Really?

A flower?

Yes, a gift from me to you.

You're smiling already.

Just take it.

That's really cute.

Um, have a good day, August.

Bye, Miss Toni.

Yeah, man.

New interface looks

great with the game.

Yeah, yeah.

It's looking really good.

Yeah, the demo should be

done by the end of the month.

I'm really excited about it.

I think it's gonna be great.

Well, hello, beautiful.

Long time no see.

How have you been?

Good.

That's great.

OK, great.

Marc, Carmen's here.

Hey, Thomas.

I'm going to have to call

you back a little bit later.

Maybe next week?

Yeah no problem, Marc.

All right, man, bye.

All right, man.

Hey, glad you were

able to make it.

I'm glad I'm able

to make it as well.

Have a seat.

Can I get you a drink?

Oh, no.

I'm actually good.

Thank you.

OK.

OK, so if there's nothing else,

I'm going to get

ready to head out.

Remember, you have the

meeting with Victor.

Yeah.

And the prepping for the

anniversary party, remember?

I'll send you a reminder email.

Thank you, Wanda.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye, girl.

All right, bye-bye.

If it wasn't for Wanda,

I'd forget my own name.

Yeah, you always been like that.

Well, you know, getting old.

Yeah, nothing has changed.

Hey, Marc, I tried...

Sorry.

You're in a meeting.

Victor Morales,

I'd like you to meet

the beautiful Carmen Riley

from "Just Be Me" magazine.

She's interviewing me

for Holden's anniversary.

Nice to meet you, Victor.

I'm pretty sure I'll be needing

to talk to you soon as well.

Sure.

Nice meeting you.

Hey, can you meet me

in the conference room?

I want to show you a deck

I'm presenting to the venture

capitalist tomorrow.

Well, I can't.

We're about to have dinner.

Can we just talk

about it tomorrow?

Yeah, yeah.

Whatever you say.

I'll let you finish

your meeting.

OK.

Sorry about that.

You always have

something up your sleeve.

Dinner?

Mm-hmm.

You know, I just realized, I

haven't eaten anything all day.

Hmm.

Well, I guess you better

be lucky that I'm not

turning down a free meal, then.

I hope not.

I know a good spot near here.

Let's go.

All right.

Let's go somewhere

where we can be alone,

pulling you close,

wrapped in your arms.

By the way you're

looking in my eyes,

I can tell you want me now.

I ain't worried

about no wait, miss.

I'm gonna kill it

till you make a sound.

Ooh, like a siren,

you're going off.

And we're spilling everywhere

like somebody left the lid off.

The way that I feel,

ain't no way I'm going.

So just watch that beast

come out of me, girl,

like a monster.

Standing in pain,

take the charge.

Like we got unfinished business,

let's link back up tomorrow.

I'm gonna have you feeling

you can take on an army,

if they standing in between

with you in front of me.

I'm gonna go to work on

your body like an army.

No surrender.

I ain't gonna light you

up like the morning.

I'm gonna have you feeling

you can take on an army

if they standing in between

with you in front of me.

Oh.

Who would have

thought, you know?

After all these years,

us connecting again.

I...

I got a confession to make.

What is that?

When "Just Be Me" magazine

called me for an interview,

I requested you.

Really?

Really.

Well, speaking of work, we got

to get back to that interview,

right?

Let's do it.

So talk to me.

10 years of designing

and selling games.

Mm-hmm.

All of them which landed in

the best top 10 sellers list,

may I add, you know,

that's very impressive.

Thank you.

How does a wife like

yours deal with having

such a successful husband?

Well, first of all, she's fine.

Hmm?

She has nothing to worry about.

Because at the end of the

day, I'll always choose her.

Hmm.

Really?

Mhm.

We just work.

Hmm.

Her name, status got me

into a lot of important rooms.

I wouldn't have

Holden without her.

Right.

But it seems like you're the

one with the status now, right?

No more talk about work.

Or my wife.

Oh.

So what do you

want to talk about?

Let's make up for lost time.

I guess the interview's over.

Toni, come on, babe.

Open the door.

I'm sorry.

Toni.

Come on, babe.

Open the door.

I called you several

times last night.

Hmm.

I'm sorry, babe.

Sorry?

That's all you have to say?

I'm sorry?

"Sorry" should have brought

your ass home last night.

I can't even believe you.

And you're never gonna change.

You act like I

did this on purpose.

You do, Marc.

And it's time for you to

make some better choices.

What kind of choices

are you talking about?

I'm talking about

you considering

selling the business, so

we can start our family.

What?

You promised me.

I gave up a successful

modeling career

because you wanted me to stay

home and raise our children.

Where our babies at, Marc?

All I get from you

is lies and women.

Women?

Where all these imaginary women

that you're talking about?

Don't play me, Marc.

I packed all your shit, and

I put it in the guest room.

You don't care about spending

time with me anyways, right?

Toni, don't do this.

It's done.

And I'm done with

this conversation.

I'm so sick of Marc and

his lies that it has

my anxiety at an all-time high.

Are you still having

a hard time sleeping?

No idea.

I don't know what to do.

Have you felt the

urge to harm yourself?

I'm not cutting anymore,

if that's what you mean.

OK, that's good.

I'm really happy to hear that.

The progress that

you've been making,

Toni, has just been phenomenal.

Now, at times it

may feel difficult,

but you are managing

your stress.

OK, so what do I do?

Well, I'm still going to

write you a prescription

to help you with your sleeping.

Please, don't give

me any more pills.

The last pills you gave

me, they made me lethargic.

My mind was all foggy.

I understand, but it's just

your body getting adjusted.

That's all.

So let's just stick with it for

now, and we'll see how it goes.

I just reviewed the

terms of the deal.

And I think we can

make this happen.

Yeah, yeah.

Just... just give me

a couple of days.

Let me talk it over with Marc,

and I'll get back to you.

Actually, we're having

our 10-year anniversary

of Holden Gaming tonight,

and the Carters are hosting.

You should... you

should come through.

Yeah.

All right.

I'll... I'll send you

the information later.

All right, bye.

Hey, babe.

What you doing?

Well, well, well.

Isn't this a nice surprise?

I was in the neighborhood.

I thought I'd come by and

see my handsome fiancé.

Well, I'm glad you did,

because it made my day.

Hmm!

While I'm here, we might

as well make an appointment

with the wedding planner.

Or... or we can head

straight for the Justice

of Peace right now.

Hmm.

Hmm?

What would you say to that?

You better stop.

Where's Marc?

I don't know.

I can't keep up anymore.

It's like... it's like

he's avoiding me.

What happened?

Just ever since we got this...

This offer to buy us out,

he's just been ghosting me.

I mean, I get it.

He doesn't want to talk

about selling, but this...

This will change the

game for both of us.

Well, he's gonna come around.

Yeah, he better.

Because we only got a

small window to sell.

Plus, I need all the money I

can get to fund this wedding

you're planning, right?

Hmm?

- Yes, you do.

- Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Hey, sunshine.

You're home early.

I thought I told you you were

staying in the guest bedroom.

Well, I haven't been

around much lately,

and I wanted to

make it up to you.

Hmm.

Open it.

Come on, let me

show you some love.

Please, open the bag.

It's nice.

Look, Toni, don't be like that.

I'm trying.

If you were trying,

I'd have babies by now.

If you were trying,

you wouldn't have

to give me this peace offering.

If you were trying,

you would love me.

I do love you.

I don't know what's

wrong with me.

I know you deserve better,

and I want to give you better.

Just give me a chance to try.

How many chances do you need?

Toni, I am begging

you, just let me try.

You really think

it's that easy, huh?

You can just come in here

with expensive gifts, kisses

and what?

I'm supposed to?

Melt

No.

You just don't even

take anything serious,

unless it's Holden Games.

This is our marriage.

You do not get to

keep hurting me.

I know.

And that's why I'm here

with you, in our home.

I want to start over.

I want to start a family.

I want to start now.

Why are you calling me so late?

Yeah, I know I promised to

come over, but plans changed.

You know, this thing,

this isn't working for me.

It's over.

Good night.

Mom, what are you doing here?

The party's not till tonight.

Well, hello to you, too, son.

Yeah, Mom wanted

us to come early,

to see if you needed

help on anything.

We've got everything covered.

You know I do have a staff.

Where's Toni?

Uh, she's out shopping

with her grandmother.

I thought she

wasn't feeling well.

Yeah, didn't you say she

had some sort of a breakdown?

London.

I mean, that is

what you said, right?

She's got some anxiety issues,

but she's dealing with it.

But she has to

get herself healthy.

Everybody knows she wants

a house full of children.

Grandkids would be

great right about now.

We are working on it.

I just wish you wasn't so

far away from the family.

45 minutes is not that far away.

It's far enough.

Hmm.

Seems like ever since

you got with Toni,

she's pushed you further and

further away from the family.

No, no, hold on.

No, you need to stop that.

Why?

She's always acting...

You pushed her away, and

you never gave her a chance.

She's always acting

like she's better than us.

- That's not true.

- Yes, it is.

Look, enough, you two.

Y'all making me feel like

I'm still raising teenagers.

This is driving me crazy.

Doris, London.

Hmm.

Why are you here so early?

We came by to help you

set up for the party.

We didn't want you to

stress yourself trying

to handle everything alone.

No, ma'am.

That's not necessary.

I'm sure Marc told you

everything is covered.

I did.

Maggie, can you take

these upstairs, please?

Thank you.

Miss Thing, I see you

still out spending up

all your accounts at those

bougie boutiques again.

And this is coming from someone

who doesn't have an account

or a job, for that matter?

What you say?

Hey, Mom, Sis, let's just

go by the pool and hang out?

Let's go upstairs.

Maggie will bring us

some drinks, all right?

Can you join us for a bit?

London wants to run

something by you.

What, for another loan?

And what if it is?

It's not like you

can't afford it.

Look, Marc, I thought

you told me everything was

good between the two of you.

Everything is fine.

Just, you know how she is.

Baby girl, I can't take my eyes

off of you when you're dancing.

Oh, darling, there

is nothing I'd

rather do than dance with you.

Isn't she fancy?

London, don't start.

She's your brother's

wife, for God's sake.

Fine.

Oh, is that my girl?

Oh, Nini.

Girl, you look like you're

about to rip the runway again.

Thank you, girl.

You look good, too.

Oh, Marc, I like that look, too.

Y'all look like cake-toppers.

Come on, give me a hug.

What can I say?

It's a special night.

Me and Victor are

celebrating our milestone,

and my wife put together

an incredible party.

Yes, everything turned out nice.

Can you guys hold

on for a second?

I got to go holler at Victor.

Girl, let me see this bracelet.

This looks like the

one I've been eyeing.

Did Marc get this for you?

Yeah I guess he feels like

it'll make up for his cheating.

If you like it so

much, you can have it.

- Toni.

- Take it off.

No!

I don't know if I should.

I do like it.

And as soon as I get

into the office Monday,

I'll talk to Marc and we'll

get things squared away,

figure out the next steps.

What's up, man?

Hey, man.

How's it going?

What the hell is Matthew

Armstrong doing here?

He's my guest.

I wanted him to see

how good we were doing.

I see.

Yeah.

Yeah, we were just trying

to figure out the next step.

Next steps?

Holden's not for sale.

Come on, Marc.

What's your problem?

Problem?

If I don't know any

better, I'd think

you were trying to

sell this company out

from behind my back.

I told you I was talking

with different investors.

There's a big difference

between talking with investors

and talking to buyers.

Matthew... Matthew

wants to acquire

Holden for $200 million.

Man, for the last

time, I am not selling.

Yeah.

Yeah, well, this ain't

your company by yourself.

But you can't

sell it without me.

And it ain't gonna happen

unless I'm in a bodybag.

Yeah, well, if

that's what you want.

It's like that?

Yeah.

It's like that.

Everything OK?

Yeah.

Sorry if we caused

any disturbances.

You look amazing, by the way.

Thank you.

Can I borrow my husband?

Yeah.

Yeah, he's... he's all yours.

What's going on?

He wants to sell

Holden for $200 million.

So what's the problem?

Sell the company.

The problem is that

I don't want to sell.

You promised me you

would spend time with me.

Again, it's about you.

About me?

I try so hard.

I've worked so hard to

try and make you happy

and... and it's never enough.

You're selfish.

I'm selfish?

Yes.

The last person you

can call selfish is me.

I've done nothing but give.

And I'm sick and tired of

coming second to your job.

Hey, Toni.

You all right?

Not really.

Look, it won't

always be like this.

Thank you.

I was just trying to get

him down the aisle, Mama.

OK?

Yeah.

Well, don't try too hard.

Maybe you're pushing him

away if you're trying...

I mean, he asked.

Oh, well, then

when are the plans?

We're going to plan soon.

Oh.

He's just been busy

with the company.

Hey, hey.

How are you?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Have a seat.

See you.

Hey, babe.

Hey.

You, uh... you ready to leave?

I know I am.

How are you gonna

leave your own party?

It's Marc.

I... I just I can't

with him right now.

That fool still

don't want to sell.

I'll just make

you a stiff drink.

Enjoy this old school music, and

I'm gonna check on you later.

Yeah.

All right?

Yeah.

All right.

Girl, who is that over

there talking to Marc?

I don't know.

But she's gorgeous.

And she looks like Marc's type.

Another drink.

Uh-uh.

Girl, you know you're not

supposed to be drinking.

Nicole, give me this drink.

I'm going over there.

Let me know if you need backup.

Well, don't you

look good tonight.

Carmen, why are you here?

Well, I just figured since

we was working on the article,

it wouldn't be right unless

I spoke to your wife.

That is not a good idea.

You need to go.

I'm here.

Hey, babe.

This is Carmen from

"Just Be Me" magazine.

She's doing an interview about

me and Victor and Holden.

It's so nice to meet you.

Such a beautiful dress, Toni.

So is Carmen the reason

you're out late at night?

Toni, don't do this.

Don't do what?

Just asking a question.

Uh, you shouldn't be drinking

that in your condition.

Oh, I... I didn't

know you were so sick.

You hide it so well.

I'm perfectly fine.

Oh.

Well, listen, I don't know

what Marc has told you.

That's the thing, Carmen.

Marc always lies,

especially about what

he does late at night.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have come.

You're right.

You shouldn't have come.

But I do have something for you.

- You know what?

- What is this?

That's enough.

That's enough.

You need to go.

I think we should talk.

Handle this, or I will.

Bye, Toni.

Trampy ho.

Now, hold on.

After all these years,

you're still crazy.

I'm not crazy.

And all of this

should have been mine.

To my house!

Oh!

How could you

embarrass me like that

in front of my guests?

Embarrass you?

Stop right now, son.

I'm trying to calm her down.

I am tired of her antics.

Every single time,

it's another episode!

I do not need you

stressing her any further

than she is right now.

No, no.

You don't get to talk

your way out of this one.

Out of what?

I heard you on the

phone last night!

I heard you talking

to another woman.

Was that her?

Did you sleep with her?

Did you sleep with her?

Yeah.

I did.

And she's not the only one.

Finally.

Finally, for once in your life,

you want to tell the truth.

Maybe I wouldn't have

stepped out on our marriage

if you weren't constantly

having these mental episodes!

I hate...

I hate you!

You know what I am?

You know what I am?

Toni.

I'm done.

I am done.

- Oh, you're done?

- I'm done.

You're done?

I don't need you anymore.

I'm calling Denver, and

I'm drawing up the papers.

Uh-uh.

I hate you!

You stupid bitch!

You could have killed him!

Shut up!

I hate you!

Come on, baby.

Marc!

What, Marc?

Hold up.

Hold on.

I just need to...

What do you want, Nicole?

You know that's

not all her fault.

You're kidding me, right?

Come on, Marc.

You got this drop dead gorgeous

woman drooling all over you.

Of course she figured it out.

What did you expect?

You can't have your

cake and eat it, too.

You need to mind your

business and stay out of mine.

Fine.

I want to talk to

you about Victor.

I'm not gonna talk

to you about our business.

You're not his wife,

and you're not mine.

So you don't need to know.

Oh my God.

Grandma, it smells so good.

You know you don't

have to do this, right?

I do have Maggie.

Honey, can't nobody cook

better than your grandma.

I can't argue with that.

How are you

feeling this morning?

I'm OK.

I just have this

migraine headache.

Have you seen Marc?

No.

You check his office?

Yeah, wasn't there.

Checked the guest bedroom, too.

Baby, can I be frank with you?

Yeah.

I saw something in you

last night I don't like.

I know.

I know.

I'm just fed up.

I can understand that.

But you can't keep mixing

alcohol with your meds.

I know.

Trust me.

It only made it worse.

Is that Marc?

No, it's just a reminder.

Toni, what's going on?

Hey, Victor.

Have you talked to Marc?

No, I haven't.

He... he missed our monthly

board meeting this morning.

What?

He never misses a meeting.

Yeah, I know.

He's... he's probably just

blowing off some steam.

Can you have him call me as soon

as you talk to him, please?

OK.

OK.

I will.

I'm sure he's fine.

OK.

Hey, girl.

Hey, girl.

How are you feeling?

Hmm.

Stressed, disrespected.

Yeah.

Hurt.

All the above.

Can you believe I haven't

talked to Marc all day?

I bet he's with another woman.

Probably that Carmen trick.

I'm surprised you ain't hit her.

You know I bopped her.

No, you didn't.

Got her right in her throat.

I should have bopped her.

Had the nerve to

show up at my house.

Do you think he was

serious about the divorce?

I don't know.

But we ain't never had a

fight like that before.

I mean, you know

we argue, we fight.

But we work through it.

I just need him to come back.

Y'all two always pull through.

You know, his ego might

be bruised a little bit,

but he gonna call you.

He ain't stupid.

That part.

Hello, Carmen?

Yes, this is she.

This is Marc's wife.

Oh, I didn't expect to

hear from you so soon.

Have you seen my husband?

Is he with you?

Oh, hold on 1 second.

Hey, Marc.

Are you here?

Marc, are you... are you there?

Look, I don't have

time for games, OK?

This is serious.

Look, I don't

have time for you questioning

me about a husband

that you clearly do

not know how to take care of.

Bitch.

You don't know what I

know how to take care of.

Your marital problems

are not my problems, OK?

Bitch!

Mrs. Carter, I'm

Detective McKenzie.

Thank you.

Hi.

This is Detective Anderson.

Hello.

So your husband, Marc

Carter, is missing?

Yes.

I haven't seen him or

spoken to him in two days.

No one else has heard from

him, not even his mother.

Well, it says here that he

owns a boat and it's missing,

too.

Perhaps he's just taken a trip.

No.

Something's wrong.

OK, one thing I know about

my husband, he's consistent.

He wouldn't just

leave his company.

His company is everything.

OK, Mrs. Carter.

Why don't we start

with a list of people

that we should contact, a

description of the boat,

and we can put out a

missing persons bulletin.

OK?

What do you think?

Well, I'm pretty certain that

a highly successful man doesn't

just vanish into thin air.

Let's start with

the missing boat.

I'm with you.

This doesn't make any sense.

Marc would never just disappear.

I know.

Well, what did Toni

say when she called you?

That Marc hadn't been seen

since the night of the party.

What took her so long

to call the police?

I don't know.

I don't believe her.

She's lying.

London, please!

Mom, you know that

she's a nutcase.

I wouldn't put

anything past her.

Come on.

Calm down.

I'm just saying.

McKenzie.

Yeah.

What?

You found the boat?

Where?

Chesapeake Marina?

All right, I'll be right there.

Come on, baby.

Answer, please.

I don't know what's going on.

Toni.

Victor.

I don't know what to do.

It's been days.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

It's OK.

It's OK.

It's gonna be OK.

Sorry.

I didn't mean for you

to see me like this.

It's OK.

It's OK.

This view is so gorgeous.

I remember when Marc first found

this place, how happy he was.

Hmm.

Yeah, I remember when

he was telling me

he wanted a place of serenity.

And then he found this place.

And it was perfect.

Hey, uh, the detectives

are back at the house.

Do they have any news?

I... I don't know.

I came right out to get you.

Come on, let's go.

Detective McKenzie,

did you find Marc?

Toni, honey.

I need you to come sit down.

- Why?

- It...

Why?

What's wrong?

Who... who are you?

I'm Detective Anderson.

And we found your husband's boat

about 25 miles from your house.

It was docked at the

Chesapeake Marina.

Yeah?

Where is he?

Mrs. Carter, a body

washed up on the shore,

and we've confirmed it

is indeed your husband.

No!

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!

No, you're lying!

No!

You did this.

No, no, no, no!

You killed my brother!

Ugh!

I loved Marc!

You stupid bitch!

You stupid bitch!

Stop.

You only wanted

him for his money!

Stop.

His money!

No, I didn't.

I want to

live so God can use me.

I want to live so

God can use me.

Any time, any... any way...

Goodbye, little bro.

You'll forever be in my heart.

Oh, my Lord, I want to live.

I want to live so

God can use me.

Anybody want to live?

Any time...

Check this out.

Autopsy confirms homicide.

Question is, who had motive?

I mean, the guy was rich.

I'm sure he pissed

a few people off.

OK, so the primary

people we start with

are the wife, business

partner, and the sister.

But only because

she had money ties.

Yeah, but Marc Carter was a man

of means with expensive taste.

Mm-hmm.

I'd be very surprised

if he didn't have more

mistresses than Carmen here.

Mistresses have

been known to kill.

Yeah, but fortunately for this

eyepiece, her alibi checks out.

OK.

So what do we got?

We got love.

Mm-hmm.

Money.

And what?

Possible jealousy?

Which means they

all have motives.

Right.

So where do you want to start?

Hmm.

I'll start with

the company first.

- Yeah.

- See what I find.

What about Mr.

Carter as a person?

Were you two close?

He had a lot of admirers.

I just wasn't one of them.

And not like that.

He was my boss.

He was my mentor.

That's it.

The last time I talked to Marc

was at the anniversary party.

We had a little

disagreement, and I

stepped away to grab a drink.

Witnesses at the party

say it was pretty intense.

"Intense" is such a

strong word, Detective.

More like, had a

little heat to it.

So what was the

disagreement about?

Just business.

So these admirers

of his, did he ever

get involved with any of them?

Mr. Carter loved women.

I hated it for Toni, because

she really loved him.

He just treated her

like some status symbol.

Is it true that you and

Marc weren't on the same page

about selling Holden Gaming?

We were in discussions.

Well, from my understanding,

there was $200 million

on the line that Marc

was shooting down.

Now, Victor, that's a

lot of money to lose.

I don't like what you're

insinuating, Detective.

Just make your point.

Well, I'm just doing

my due diligence, Victor.

And to be frank, you're

one of the people

who had the most to gain

from Mr. Carter's death.

Marc and I were best friends.

We started this

business from scratch.

Yet you argued about selling it.

Was Mrs. Carter aware of

any of these indiscretions?

We all knew.

It... it was an open secret.

I remember she came

in one day, and she

was screaming about some

email that she'd found.

The whole office heard her.

The walls were shaking.

Really?

How long ago was this?

Maybe a year ago.

But nothing like that

has happened since.

Marc got into arguments with

a lot of different people.

He was stubborn like that.

That's just who he was.

Now, five minutes

after I stepped away,

Toni was coming at him

about something else.

So from your point of view,

how was the business doing?

It was good.

We doubled the company's

revenue in the last year.

I don't know what we're

gonna do now that he's gone.

One last question.

Where were you 2:00 AM,

the night of the party?

I was at home, making love

to my beautiful fiancée.

Really?

Any more questions?

Well, thank you for your time.

Sorry, Denver.

Had to get myself together.

No problem.

Sorry for the, uh, short notice.

I just needed to get

everyone under one roof.

OK, let's get started.

"I, Marc Devon Carter,

being of sound mind,"

do hereby declare this

document to be my last will

and testament, and hereby

revoke any and all other wills

heretofore made by me.

I appoint Denver Lawson to serve

as the personal representative

of my estate, and he will work

directly with my wife, Toni

Kathleen Carter, to make all

business decisions pertaining

to my business properties and

finances totaling $25 million.

If for any reason Toni Carter is

deemed unfit to make decisions,

Denver will serve as the

conservator of the estate

and Toni's rights

will temporarily pass

"to my mother, Doris Carter."

Wait a minute.

So you're saying if

Toni is deemed crazy,

Mom makes the

decision in her place?

London, stop.

Is that what you want, London?

You and your mom

to run my estate?

Marc's estate.

Ladies, please.

I'll be glad to answer any

questions once I've finished.

Uh, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Um, what's this here on page 6?

About a holding period

before we can even begin

discussions on selling Holden?

So there's a 60 day holding

period after death in which

the company cannot be sold.

After that time, if Miss

Carter is interested,

then you can enter

into negotiations

regarding sale of the company.

So I need both of

their signatures?

That is correct.

I'm just here to act

on Marc's wishes.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Ahem.

Toni, there are parties

interested in buying holding

for a minimum of $200 million.

I'm not ready, Victor.

Marc just died, for God's sake.

He didn't die.

He was murdered.

At least get that part straight.

Bitch, you got one

more time to try me.

Toni, baby, listen.

We know you've been

dealing with mental issues.

Maybe you should consider

letting me handle my business

until you get better.

I've been running the business

behind the scenes for years.

I know what I'm doing.

Oh, now the gold-digger thinks

she knows what she's doing.

Gold-digger?

Let me tell you something.

Oh, here we go.

You never respected

me as his wife.

You always want him to

choose between me and you.

And he chose me, his wife.

And if it wasn't

for me honoring him,

I would completely cut you out.

Toni, look.

I didn't mean anything by it.

I just wanted to

make sure you were

well enough to handle things.

Miss Doris, I'm fine.

I will not be

relinquishing my rights.

And I know Marc left you

completely taken care of.

So I suggest you take

whatever he gave you

and leave me the hell alone.

Now, I'm gonna leave before I

say something I might regret.

And the rest of you

can see your way out.

We'll handle this

tomorrow, Mr. Lawson.

Toni's beginning to give

us some real problems.

And you were supposed

to be working on her.

That is easier said than done.

She is a mess over Marc.

I'm afraid she's gonna have

another blackout or something.

Yeah, well, you

need to figure it out.

And fast.

Or we gonna lose this deal.

And I'm not having that.

I've been trying

to get away from this

company and Marc for years.

And even from the grave, he's

still making it hard for me!

What exactly do

you want me to do?

I want you to play

your damn position!

All right?

Either get Toni on

board with selling,

or get her fully committed.

I know if you get

Toni committed,

I can get Miss Doris on board.

And all you need is

Toni and Denver to sign?

Yeah.

Yeah, that's it.

I think I can make

something happen, if you

can get Miss Doris to sign.

Oh, I will.

Then we'll be $200

million richer.

Come here, girl.

August Washington?

Who's asking?

My name is Detective McKenzie.

I'm investigating the

murder of Marc Carter.

You have a moment

to speak with me?

Yeah, sure.

When was the last time

you saw the deceased?

At the anniversary party.

But it wasn't for long.

I had to leave early.

You have anyone who

can back up your alibi?

I do.

Do you know anyone

who would have

wanted to see Mr. Carter dead?

Man, I'm... I'm...

I'm just a landscaper.

All right.

I mind my business.

I do my job.

And Mr. Carter...

I'm sorry... the deceased,

paid me on time.

OK.

But if you think of anything

else, please, give me a call.

Absolutely will.

Ahem.

Mm-mm.

The last time I mixed alcohol

with my meds, it was bad.

Well, that's the point.

After the week you had,

you deserve a little drink.

A little wine ain't

gonna hurt nothing.

No.

OK.

Victor told me the reading of

the will got a little rough.

Especially with

that bitch, London.

I can't stand her.

Have you spoken to your doctor?

Yeah.

I speak to him every day.

He gave me sleeping pills.

It makes me feel like a zombie.

Then I got Victor pressuring me

about selling Marc's company.

I mean, if Marc were alive,

I'd probably be begging

him to sell the company.

But I... he's not,

and I need time.

Look, if you sell, you

can get a fresh start.

You don't owe nobody

no explanations

for doing what's best for you.

Aren't you a piece of work?

Speak of the damn devil.

What are you doing in my house?

I see you still plotting

how to get even more money out

of my dead brother.

Get the hell out of my house.

I know you killed him.

And I'm not gonna stop

until your ass is locked up!

I didn't kill

nobody, but I do know

you better get out my house!

Or what?

Listen, you got a

lot of nerve coming up

in here accusing Toni.

She loved Marc.

Please, she loved his money!

Oh, and you didn't?

Weren't you always

begging him for a loan,

begging him for some money,

get your damn hair braided?

You don't know nothing about me!

- We know you ain't got no hair.

- Shut up!

I know you a leech.

That's what I know.

And I know the only

reason Marc ever

gave you anything is

because he felt sorry

for your little pathetic ass!

You're pathetic,

pining for a man that had

a vasectomy behind your back.

He was never gonna have

kids with your crazy ass!

What?

Bitch, slow down.

Hey!

Wait, wait!

You stupid bitch!

You cut me!

Toni.

Toni?

Toni, I'm gonna

have to call 911.

We can figure this out.

Toni, it's OK.

You're safe.

You're safe.

Where am I?

When I got the call, I had

them bring you here, to the New

Haven Mental Facility.

What?

What's the last

thing you remember?

Um, I remember having lunch.

And London showed up.

And...

Do you remember anything else?

No, I must have...

I must have blacked out.

Where... why... why are

my hands in restraints?

Last night, you attacked your

sister-in-law with a knife.

No.

No, I didn't.

I did not... Let me out of here.

Get me out of here!

It's OK.

It's OK.

What do you mean, it's OK?

Let me out.

Everything is gonna be fine, OK?

We're just going to have

one of the nurses give you...

- No!

- Hold her down.

No!

Give her the shot.

Go ahead, go ahead.

Doctor, thanks for

coming down tonight.

Of course.

Don't mention it.

So how is Mrs. Carter feeling?

She's fragile.

I mean, she doesn't

remember the incident,

but with time she will.

Hmm.

So what can you tell me

about her state of mind

before the incident?

Miss Carter suffers from

depression and anxiety,

which is not uncommon.

But it is uncommon to

attack someone with a knife.

Well for someone like Toni,

who lives this perfect life

in the public eye, to deal with

the deep pain that she carries

can be overwhelming.

Now, in the past

she has resorted

to cutting as a means

to ease the pain

and gain back a

sense of control.

Well, has she ever

attacked anyone before?

You know, become violent?

Not to my knowledge.

She's much more likely

to engage in self-harm.

Now, the incident with

her sister-in-law, that

was an extreme response.

Doctor, I'm gonna have

to speak with Mrs. Carter,

ask her some questions.

When she's more stable, we

could definitely arrange that.

Dr. Franklin, this is

a murder investigation.

I understand, but my duty

is to my patient first.

It's important that

I keep the stresses

around Toni down to a minimum.

We do that, then I think we'll

be able to take questions.

Can't believe you got

her fully committee.

What was I supposed to do?

She tried to kill herself.

I'm actually scared for her.

So maybe you should

have let her die.

I mean, that way I'd be

able to sell the company.

I can't believe

you just said that.

It's true.

It's true, OK?

OK?

Getting her committed

is not enough.

She hasn't been

deemed incapable.

I need her rights

to the company.

What do you want me to do?

I already got her put in!

You know what you need to do.

I'm not making you no promises.

I can't convince people to do

things they don't want to do.

Figure it out!

Because if you don't do whatever

you've got to do to get them

signatures, I'll

tell your best friend

that you were sleeping with

her husband behind her back.

You're an asshole.

Yeah.

Yeah, but what would

you be without me?

Drive.

Hey, Miss Doris.

It's so good to see you.

Come on in, Victor.

How are you?

All right.

Uh, is... is London around?

No, she stepped out.

What's on your mind?

Um, look, I...

I know you must feel angry at

the way Toni came at London,

but I'm really

worried about her.

It would break Marc's

heart, seeing them like that.

I remember when

Holden first blew up.

Marc made me promise

him that if anything

ever happened to him, that...

To make sure that his

family was taken care of.

Now, I can't help

Toni, but I can make

sure you and London are OK.

What do you mean?

Look, there's... there's

nothing more that I want

for Toni than for her to be OK.

But right now she's...

She's just too unstable.

This is about selling

the company, isn't it?

Look, right now the offer

on the table is a good one.

Oh, OK, and I know you

worry about London.

I know.

But this way... this way you two

will be taken care of for life.

Victor, you and I both know

Marc didn't want to sell.

Yeah, but he also

thought he would be

here to help run the company.

Look, all... all I'm saying is

if... is if Toni gets deemed too

unfit, OK, I want us to be

able to work together to make

the best decision for everyone.

Just... just think about it.

If the time comes,

we'll talk about it then.

OK.

OK, good enough.

Good enough.

Denver, so good to see you.

You too.

I was worried about you.

How are you doing, love?

Better.

I'm scared, though.

The doctor extended

my stay, so I can

deal with the outside world.

I can...

I can only imagine,

with everything

that you've been through.

Listen, I... I'm sorry

to bring this up,

but we need to talk about

Marc's family and Victor.

What happened?

Let's just say that I

need you to get out of here,

because both Victor

and London have

reached out to me

about getting you

deemed unfit to make decisions.

I expected it from London.

Victor?

That's a blow.

Toni, I think they're

gonna do anything

they can to keep you here.

I know.

Listen, get me out of here.

Please.

Denver, you cannot let them

take Marc's part of the company.

Please.

Don't worry.

I won't let them take

what's rightfully yours.

You need anything, I'll

be right outside the door.

Thank you, Doctor.

Mrs. Carter.

Detective.

I hope you're feeling better.

I am.

I understand you wanted to talk

to me about my husband's case.

Yes.

How were things between

you and your husband?

Things were good.

I know your husband

had some indiscretions.

You're talking

about the other women.

Every marriage has its problems.

Well I'm sure

that made you angry.

It did.

But it didn't make

me want to kill him.

I loved him.

Did you?

I did.

Is it true that you and

Marc were getting a divorce?

I know what you're thinking,

but I didn't kill him.

Well, then who

did, Mrs. Carter?

Did you talk to Victor?

I know he wanted to

sell the company,

and Marc was

completely against it.

His alibi checks

out, Mrs. Carter.

Right now, you're out

number one suspect.

I loved him.

We were planning

to start a family.

A family?

According to your

husband's medical records,

he had a vasectomy.

No.

Yes.

No.

No, you're lying.

- Mrs...

- You're lying.

Mrs. Carter!

No, no, no!

Calm down.

Dr. Franklin!

You're lying.

You're lying!

Dr. Franklin!

You're lying!

He didn't!

No, no, no!

Restrain her, restrain her!

No, no, there's no way!

I didn't do it.

I didn't kill my husband!

Wait, wait!

Please, no!

No, no, no, no!

No way.

No, I didn't do it.

I didn't do it!

Nicole, I thought this

was a business meeting.

Oh, it is a business meeting.

Cocktail?

Sure.

So why are you here?

Toni.

What about her?

Oh, you haven't heard?

Heard what?

She had a meltdown

when Detective McKenzie

went to go question her.

She had to be restrained.

Wow.

What are you doing?

I'm calling Dr. Franklin.

I need to check on Toni.

She's in a place with

doctors all around her.

She'll be fine.

Uh, what are you doing?

Trying to have a conversation.

I'm listening.

We both know that Toni

is not fit right now.

Nicole, she has

not been declared

unfit to make decisions.

I know.

As you know, Holden has

a big deal on the table.

I can't sign for Toni.

You know that.

Denver, Toni trusts you.

You can convince her to sign

before we lose this deal.

We?

Look, there's a lot for

everybody to benefit here.

It's $200 million.

You don't really

think I wouldn't let

you get a piece of that pie?

That is, unless you like pie.

Baby, I know this is rough.

But you're gonna get through it.

It's so hard, Grandma.

I'm trying to keep it together.

And you will.

You will.

Your mother suffered

with the same issues.

Depression and anxiety had

her all over the place.

Mama killed herself.

Honey, she refused to get help.

You didn't.

Now, I have talked to

Dr. Franklin every day,

and he says you're

doing really well.

Baby, you've been through a lot.

And you know I'm gonna

get you the best help.

I love you, Grandma.

Sweetie.

Thank you.

I brought you a friendly

face with me today.

You two catch up while

I go talk to the doctor.

Baby, I love you.

They're all just pawns, honey.

Hey.

Hey, August.

So good to see you.

I have more, but um, they

wouldn't let me bring him in.

So I snuck this one in for you.

So sweet.

Well, I'd like to see

a smile on your face.

So I got the books

that you wanted.

Thank you.

So I mean, how have

you... how have you been?

I mean, you... you look better.

Honestly I'm scared.

They think I did it.

Hey, hey, hey.

Don't... don't... don't

worry about that.

That... that'll never stick,

I know you didn't do this.

Toni, I... I know you.

Anything you need me

to do, I'll do it.

Thank you, Mrs. Carter,

for meeting with me again.

I want to do whatever I can

to help solve my husband's case.

OK.

Tell me about the fight you

had the night of the party.

It was stupid, really.

Um, honestly, I just let

my jealousy take hold.

I... he invited

somebody to the party

I thought he was sleeping with.

I mixed my alcohol with

meds, and I fell asleep.

All night.

I see.

This is your husband's

boat, correct?

Yes.

It is that blood?

Mrs. Carter, your

husband was bludgeoned

to death with a blunt

object and thrown overboard.

Oh my God.

Why would somebody do that?

Toni, this was an

impulsive act, unplanned,

the kind of thing a

person does out of anger.

Do you know who this is?

No.

Looks a lot like you.

That's not me.

You're sure?

Yes, it's not me.

Recognize this?

Yes.

Marc gave me that bracelet.

I was wearing it the

night of the party.

Where did you get it?

Mrs. Carter, it was

found on the boat.

Detective, someone

is trying to set me up.

Who, Mrs. Carter?

Who?

Victor, I told you that.

His alibi checks out!

Take a seat.

Let me prove it.

Please.

Just exactly how are you

going to help me prove it?

Nicole.

Nicole is covering for Victor.

If you just let me call

Nicole, I can prove it!

I'm not sure that's advisable.

Please, I have to do this!

If Victor is the murderer,

that means Nicole is in danger.

Detective McKenzie,

I have to call her.

Please.

I can prove it!

Nicole, I'm freaking out.

No, you have to come up here.

No, it has to be now.

It's about Victor.

Oh, my goodness.

Toni.

Oh, you look awful.

You OK?

Thanks.

Exactly what I need

to hear right now.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean that.

What's going on?

You sounded frantic

on the phone.

Nicole, I'm so scared.

They think I killed Marc.

But... no, you

could never do that.

I know.

That's what I told them.

But they're not Listening.

Nicole, I got to

tell you something.

Baby, what is it?

I know you love Victor.

And I know he was best

friends with Marc.

But I think he did it.

What do you mean?

I think he killed Marc.

Well, maybe... maybe he

hired someone to do it.

I don't know.

I'm not sure.

Toni, that is the craziest

thing you've ever said.

I know it sounds crazy.

But think about it.

Victor was the only

one that had something

to gain from Marc's death.

And he had the means to do it.

I think he killed Marc.

And now he's trying to frame me.

Toni, Victor was

with me that night.

I know he didn't do it.

We went straight

home after the party,

and I know he didn't leave.

I know you're trying

to protect Victor,

but you don't have

to protect him.

I got to tell you,

Doc, this isn't looking

too good for your patient.

Just give it a second.

See how this plays out.

This is awful for you,

and that you are still

in deep grief over Marc, but...

But it's taking you to extremes.

Girl, listen to yourself.

Oh, fuck.

Oh my God.

You're right.

I just miss him.

And I just keep

thinking about how

awful I was to him sometimes.

And how I didn't appreciate

that he was trying.

He knows that you loved him.

OK?

Even... even with

all of his faults.

Do you still have that bracelet

that I gave you at the party?

Oh, now, this is interesting.

It's the only thing I have

left that Marc tried to give

to me that I didn't appreciate.

Of course I still have it.

You gave it to me.

Oh my God.

Thank God.

Can I have it back, please?

Why?

You practically threw it at me.

Yeah, I was being spiteful.

I was angry.

That's the one thing I have

left that Marc gave to me.

Because everything

else he gave you wasn't

good enough for you, huh?

Why are you so angry?

It is always

about you, isn't it?

Nicole, I'm just trying to...

You had the perfect life,

but that wasn't enough for you.

You had a gorgeous

husband who adored you.

But you couldn't

support his dreams.

No, you wanted him to

cater to your every whim.

Hell, you want everybody in here

to cater to your every whim.

I begged Marc to leave

you, but he wouldn't.

What?

You heard me.

All you did was whine

about everything.

So this is the one thing

you will not get back,

because that

bracelet should have

been mine in the first place.

Um, you mean you and Marc?

Me and Marc.

Marc and I had been seeing

each other for over a year.

He couldn't deal

with your crazy ass.

I consoled him.

I was his relief from the

wife he didn't want kids with.

If it wasn't for his

crazy devotion for you,

he'd still be alive.

That's a confession.

Ugh.

I'm gonna be sick.

Toni, before I walk out of

here and never talk to you

again, I want you

to know the truth.

It wasn't Victor.

It was you.

We spent so many nights

out there on that boat.

When he drove away, I knew

he was going to our spot

at Chesapeake Marina.

So I drove over here

and I got on board.

God, Nicole, how could you?

I didn't mean to.

I tried to reason with him.

I told him he could

just sell the company

and we could run off together.

But he didn't listen.

And then he had the nerve

to bring his other side

piece to the party.

Nicole.

I just...

I... I snapped.

And I grabbed that

fire extinguisher,

and I hit him in

his entitled face.

And when he went

down, I hit him again.

But I didn't mean to kill him.

I loved him, too.

I gave so much to him, but every

time I did, he just chose you.

Shit!

Nobody's gonna believe

you, you crazy bitch!

Thank you for killing

my husband for me.

You did me a favor, bestie!

Toni.

Toni, enough, enough!

No!

Go to jail, bitch!

No, no!

Go to jail, bitch!

Rest.

Rest, Toni.

Just calm down.

How'd you know?

The bracelet.

Sent.

I don't have to

fake it, so I guess

I won't need these anymore.

Ah.

Let's go, my queen.

Let's go.

And you need to

check those accounts.

My brother was a millionaire.

I know there's

something in there.

Sorry, ma'am.

I've checked the

account several times.

The account is at 0.

It's been closed.

Have a good day.

What did she do?

Now that we got

that out of the way.

Exactly.

Now give me some.

- Toni.

- Take it off.

No.

Anything you need

me to do, I'll do it.

Is that Marc?

No, it's just a reminder.

Mrs. Carter has a

proposition for you.

I want it bad.

I want a piece of you.

Diamonds and things,

without any strings.

If it ain't about money,

then what's it about?

Stick to the plan.

There's too much to count.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy wife.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy wife.

I need a trophy.

It ain't about money,

then what's it about?

Stick to the plan.

There's too much to count.

I want it bad.

I want a piece of you.

Diamonds and things,

without any strings.

If it ain't about money,

then what's it about?

This is the thing.

There's too much to count.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy wife.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy.

I need a trophy wife.

I need a trophy.

If it ain't about money,

then what's it about?

Stick to the plan.

It's too much to count.

I don't even know who to trust.

Money can make your

adrenaline rush.

Even your family

be doing too much.

You want to love, OK for lust.

I ride alone when I'm

traveling to places.

Want me a ship, but

I had to be patient.

Then they forget all the

bread you was breaking.

I said, whatever I came

with it, I'm taking it.

They want what I have,

and want what I got.

I try to be clutch.

I'm rich and I'm cut.

This shit's like a

movie, thick is the plot.

You say you love me.

I hear that a lot.

However silent, time to favor.

We'll shoot for the street.

It's too late to savor.

I got the cheat code.

I got the data.

If it ain't about money,

I'll talk to you later.