Nashville (2012–2018): Season 4, Episode 14 - What I Cannot Change - full transcript

- Previously on "Nashville"...
- I'm gay.

I'm gonna have to drop you from the label.

Is this you we're listening to?

- Did it all independently.
- Really?

Let's hear it
for the owner of The Beverly,

Mr. Deacon Claybourne!

Juliette has to prove herself.

Okay. I agree to supervised visits.

Deacon: We are trying to help her,

so why on Earth would she steal from us?

I needed the money.



Man: She pays to park her car
in the lot.

What happened?

Reports of an altercation.
That's all I know.

Juliette: Almost done.

You're so good.

There you go. Mama got you all clean.

All clean.

Yeah.

Aww. Sweet girl.

Good job.

Okeydoke.

Mm!

Okay, well, that's all the time
we get today.

Ohh.



Okay.

Mama's got to say goodbye.

But I'll see you soon.

- Thanks, Em.
- Of course.

Appreciate it.

See you in a couple days, okay?

- Okay.
- Say, "Bye, Mama." Bye.

Bye-bye!

Mm.

How do you feel?

Sad to see her go.

But other than that, I feel really good.

Really good.

Different, but in a good way.

I'm glad to hear that.

Because I think you're ready to go home.

[Sighs] Me too.

[Exhales sharply]

Deacon: By now,
I'm sure everybody's heard

about Vita's disappearance.

[Inhales deeply]

It's, uh, unfortunate

how everything played out for her here,

but the police are on it.

Right now all we can do is just
hope and pray that she's okay.

On a brighter note...

as you have seen,

that Riff Bell show
put this place on the map quick.

Seems like everybody
wants to play here now,

which means this place
is gonna be packed again,

- so I want to make sure everybody's...
- [Door opens]

Hold on one second, guys.

- Hey.
- Hey.

What are you doing here?

I just came to grab my dad's sport coat.

I thought I saw it in his office.

Oh, all right. Everything all right?

'Cause, uh, he didn't show
for the staff meeting.

Oh. He said he was
taking the morning off.

It's his 15-year anniversary
for being sober today.

[Chuckles] That's a big milestone, yeah.

You know, 15 years ago,
I got my dad back.

Well, I got to run.

I'm going to be giving him
a cake at the West-End meeting.

[Chuckles] That is very sweet.

You know, I'm surprised
he didn't tell me about this.

I'm sure it just slipped his mind.

- Hey. It's Vita. You know what to do.
- [ Beep]

Hey, Vita. It's Rayna... again.

Um... please call me.

Let me know you're okay.
Just reach out to me.

All right. Bye.

Ray, you have to stop.

What happened is not your fault.

There was nothing you could have done.

I just... I wish I could have
helped her somehow.

And that detective does not
return my phone calls.

Well, right now, we just need
to let them do their jobs.

- Are they doing their jobs?
- I don't know, Ray,

but we need to be doing ours.

This is a big day. We got to
get our heads in the game.

I'm in it. I'm in it.

Are we all set for
Layla's showcase? Looks good.

Every programmer
that we invited confirmed,

so we're covered for country radio.

Great. Did we hear from Lady A?

'Cause it'd be so great to
tell these guys this afternoon

that we've got Layla booked
on a major tour.

I spoke to their people this morning.

They want to go with someone
better known.

- Well...
- Yeah.

...it was worth a shot.

And I talked to Autumn Chase,
and I said,

"Hey, come on by this afternoon
if you want to."

Layla would be a great fit for Autumn.

- Wouldn't she, though?
- Yeah.

Look, I really believe if we can
get this album on the radio,

we will change people's
perception of Layla Grant.

[Sighs]

I swear I'm not usually
this much of a basket case.

I just only have three songs
to impress these people.

I just wanted to make sure
I got the right mix.

You don't have to worry.
You're gonna blow them away.

[Door opens]

Oh. Sorry. I didn't realize
anyone was back here.

That's all right. We're all done.

Avery was just vetting my
set list for my showcase today.

Oh, yeah, I heard about that.

- Yeah. Knock 'em dead.
- Thanks.

Have they scheduled
The Exes' showcase yet?

No, we still got a bit of time
before the album launches,

but, uh, Bucky's got us playing
a few shows here and there

to tighten things up.

We're playing The Bluebird
tonight, if you want to come.

- Will's gonna be there.
- Really?

- Yeah.
- What about you?

Yeah, me too.

Okay. Well, if everyone's going,
sure. I'd love to.

- Awesome.
- Cool.

I guess I'll see you tonight, then.

All right.

Layla, good luck today.

Thanks.

- ♪ Happy birthday, dear Frankie ♪
- ♪ Happy birthday, dear Dad ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Keep coming back ♪

[Applause]

Thank you, all. Thanks.

It's been a while since I've
been the subject of applause.

I've been feeling
a little overshadowed lately,

and... this is nice.

Anyway, I don't want to go on about it.

I'll just tell you
how grateful I am to be here

and to have my daughter by my side.

[Applause]

[Door opens]

- Hey!
- Hey.

Long time, Will.

Yeah. I appreciate you making
the time to meet with me.

I know you're busy
getting ready for your tour.

Oh, no, I'm happy to. Happy to.

So, uh, what can I do for you?
Have a seat.

Well, after taking
a little break from performing,

I've decided to start
making music again.

Glad to hear it.

Yeah, I'm gonna produce my own record

as an independent artist.

You know what... that's as viable

as any other platform these days.

It's come a long way

from [chuckling] selling CDs
from your trunk.

Yeah, sure has.

So, I was wondering if, um...
if you might consider...

taking the hold off those songs
I wrote with Kevin

so I could release them myself.

[Cellphone ringing]

You know what? I'm sorry, Will.
I got to take this.

You mind stepping out for a second?

- [Door opens]
- Yeah. Sure.

Sorry. I won't be a minute.

Hey, son.

Hey, Dad.

How you doing? Nice to hear your voice.

Yeah. Listen, I need something from you.

I need you to sign
a parental-consent waiver.

I'm joining the Army.

[Sighs]

[Bag thuds]

Home, sweet home.

[Scoffs]

[Knock on door]

Patrick: Hello?

Hello... Patrick.

You lurking outside of my house?

[Chuckles] You called to say
that you were coming home.

I just... I wanted to welcome you back.

Everything okay here, boss?

Yeah, It's fine. Thank you.

Look, I hired you to help
spin my absence in the press,

and now that I'm back
and everything's fine,

I don't need your help anymore.

Yeah, I'm not so sure.

See, while you were gone,
I was fielding offers

for your follow-up to "Shenandoah Girl."

And I told you to tell everybody
that I wasn't working.

And I did, but it's true
what they say...

the most powerful word
in the entertainment industry

is "No."

Spielberg's new film...
There's a great cameo.

Scarlett Johansson just
fell out, and now he wants you.

No!

What?

$1 million for two weeks of work.

It starts shooting in Prague
day after tomorrow.

That's incredible.

No. No. No.

- I can't do it.
- What?

It sounds great.

I need to focus on getting back
into my regular life.

This is your regular life.

You're Juliette Barnes.

- Hey.
- Hey!

Congratulations.

I had no idea you were getting
this cake till Cash told me.

You're an inspiration to
everyone here... me most of all.

You talked me off some ledges, man.

Just doing what a sponsor does.

Well, listen, why don't you two
let me take you out?

We can celebrate a little bit.

Yeah. That'd be awesome.

I mean, we don't have any plans.

Actually, I was planning
to surprise Cash

with a father/daughter lunch.

- Oh.
- Ohh!

Well, yeah.

All right. Y'all have fun.

Bye.

[Sighs]

How is it?

It's amazing.

Oh, my God. This script.

It's Steven Spielberg.
It's a dream role.

But...?

I wasn't even considering
going back to work,

let alone acting.

So you're gonna pass?

I don't know.

You know Avery only lets me
see her three hours a week,

so it's not like I get
to see her very often.

If I knew I could spend
more time with her,

it'd be a no-brainer.

Well, do you want me to talk to him?

See if he'd give you more time?

You know what? I can't have you
be the go-between forever.

I'll talk to him myself.

["Mess Worth Making" plays]

♪ Sometimes we're dancin'
in the kitchen ♪

♪ Sometimes I'm throwin' dinner plates ♪

♪ Sometimes the world stands still ♪

I got to admit, Rayna,

I was surprised when you signed her.

Layla Grant comes with some baggage.

Look, she's 21 years old.

Didn't you ever do anything embarrassing

- when you were that age?
- Well, yeah, but it's...

Only difference is, we got to
make our mistakes in private.

True.

So, how does one transition
from reality-show star

to country radio?

[Chuckles] Come on, Mark.

Carrie didn't have any trouble doing it.

Look, I know it's not easy
to take me seriously,

but I don't regret
anything that I've done.

Every step and every misstep
has led me to right here.

So, I'm not perfect,
but I don't really think

that perfect makes for a very good song.

- [Chuckles]
- Well said, Layla.

- Thanks for having me.
- Oh. Excuse me.

- Autumn! Hey, girl!
- [Chuckles]

- Thanks for coming!
- Oh!

How could I miss it
after that pitch you gave me?

Oh, you are gonna love Layla.

I can't wait.

Come on. Let's go.

Oh, my God. That's Autumn Chase.

Indeed it is.

Rayna heard she was looking
for a opening act,

so we asked to come down
and have a look.

This is your chance, kiddo. You ready?

You want to run "I'm Comin' Over"?

Yeah. Let's do it.

Hey, man. H-How'd it go with Luke?

He take the hold off your songs?

He sent me out in the middle
of my pitch to take a call,

and I sat in the lobby
until he blew past me,

told me he'd get back to me.

Mm.

[Sighs]

How am I gonna release
my own record without any songs?

You just got to write more.

Please. I wrote one song
on my own and then nothing.

I mean...

The only real success I've had
is writing with somebody else.

Hmm.

If only you knew more people
to write songs with.

I know, right?

Like his CMA Award-winning
songwriter friend

who is also his roommate?

Or an incredibly talented poet

who just finished co-writing
her own record.

Really? You guys would be
willing to help?

Of course, man. Yeah.

We just got to find the right time

and all sit down together.

[Sighs] How about right now?

We got to nail down
the set for The Bluebird.

Okay. Um, maybe tomorrow, then.

Well, tomorrow,
we're headed to Birmingham

and then Mobile the day after.

Yeah, but there'll definitely be time

at the end of the week, when we're back.

Yeah. Sure. Whatever works.

You know there is another
songwriter who lives here, right?

You bring the waiver?

No. I didn't.

Well, what are you doing here?

I came to talk some sense into you.

Son, this whole thing
has gone way too far...

you living all the way out here,

not returning my texts or calls,

and now you want to join the Army?

It's enough!

Yeah, Granddad predicted
you wouldn't sign.

Well, that might be the first thing

Sarge has gotten right
about me in years.

Whatever. It doesn't matter.

I'm prepping for the GED,
and I'll be 18 in 3 months.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I'll enlist eventually,
whether you like it or not.

Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have some chores to do.

[Engine starts]

But, I mean, it's Autumn Chase, but...

[Sighs] Maybe I should
just change set list.

Look, I know this is a huge opportunity,

but you can't get rattled, okay?

[Sighs] You're right.

I just... I... I don't want
to blow it, you know?

- [Knock on door]
- Listen to me.

You are an amazing artist
with a giant voice

and something to say.

All you have to do is
open your mouth and sing.

Okay.

Thanks for talking me down.

You know you can call me anytime.

Bye.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I-I thought you were still in treatment.

I was. I checked out this morning.

You should have called first.

I know. I wanted to call.

I just was afraid
that you weren't gonna answer.

Look, I know that so much
has happened between us...

and a lot that might never be resolved.

You're right about that.

This isn't about that, though.
This is about Cadence.

And now that I'm home,

I was wondering if I could spend
more time with her.

[School bell rings]

I'm sorry, but the answer is no.

Avery, I know that I've
caused you so much pain,

- and I've let you down...
- [Sighs]

...and I let her down,
and I regret it every day.

But I have done so much

to overcome my addictions
and my postpartum,

and I'm so much better.

I promise you.

Look, I'm happy to hear that.

I really am.

But that all took place
in a protected environment,

and here you are, the first day out.

I can't trust it.

Okay.

♪ Hell, I could write the book ♪

- ♪ But I won't give it all away ♪
- ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

- ♪ Everybody knows a good heartbreak ♪
- ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Oh, I know ♪

♪ How the story goes down ♪

♪ I've told it ♪

♪ About a hundred times now ♪

♪ You're my darkest desperation ♪

♪ Worst kind of creation ♪

♪ Even though I know
the story don't end good ♪

♪ Hell, I could write the book ♪

♪ Oh, I, oh, I ♪

♪ I could write the book ♪

[Cheers and applause]

Oh, that was great.

Wasn't that fantastic?

- [Cheers and applause]
- Thank y'all so much for coming.

I am really looking forward

to a very long
and beautiful relationship

between this stunning artist
and country radio.

Thank you.

And, uh, we got
lots of Layla merch over there,

so please help yourselves.

[Indistinct conversations]

Well, you were right, Rayna.

You most definitely did not oversell.

That was incredible.

That means so much
coming from you. Thank you.

It's just the truth.

- Ms. Jaymes.
- Yeah?

A detective from Nashville P.D.
is on the phone for you.

Oh. Um, can y'all excuse me
for a second?

- Of course.
- Thank you.

- So, Layla...
- [Chuckles] Yes.

...tell me something...

how in the world did
you get so wise so young?

- That is a very long story.
- Yeah?

Maybe you and I can hit up Adele's later

and you can tell me all about it.

- Yes, absolutely.
- Cool.

Oh. [Sighs]

I actually did tell some friends

I would go see them at The Bluebird,

but I'm sure they'll understand
if I cancel.

Well, I haven't been
to The Bluebird in years.

Maybe I could tag along?

That'd be amazing.

Okay, cool. See you there, then.

Great.

[Sighs]

[Beep]

Detective Gibbs, thank you so much

for returning my phone call.

I don't know what
I can tell you, Ms. Jaymes.

The investigation is ongoing.

Do we have any information
on where Vita might be?

Are there any suspects?

Look, I appreciate your
interest, but at this point,

we don't even know if there was a crime.

What? Her car was burned out.

Her guitar, everything was destroyed.

But there was no blood,
no witnesses, no hard evidence,

which means we have to
look at all the possibilities,

and that takes time.

So, please, Ms. Jaymes, allow us
to complete our investigation.

There's nothing more you can do, okay?

Thank you.

Hey.

How was lunch?

Good.

Good.

Listen, I was thinking...

why don't you play a set tonight...

you know, open for the Clickin' Sticks?

Place is gonna be packed.

I'm not sure my sound's quite the fit

for that hipster crowd.

[Chuckles] Come on, now, man.

It'd be a great way
to celebrate your birthday,

make up for me bumping
you earlier in the week.

How generous of you.

You're not still holding
a grudge about that, are you?

Nope.

Then what is it, Frankie?

You know, is it the Vita thing or what?

'Cause I couldn't help but thinking

that some of that stuff
you were talking about today

in that meeting was directed at me.

Not everything's about you, Deacon.

All right.

So, what time is this opening slot

I've been given to play?

You go on at 8:00.

Guess I'll see you at showtime.

All right.

So, tell me what's going on.

I had that conversation with Avery

about spending more time with Cadence,

and he... completely shut me down.

I've spent all this time
and energy and... effort

working on myself,
and he still doesn't trust me.

I understand you're disappointed,

but you have to respect
Avery's experience in this.

Give him time. He'll see
the progress you've made.

What am I supposed to do until then?

What would you normally do?

Work.

I actually just got an offer
on this really incredible film,

and I'd like to do it.

- That's great.
- Yeah.

It would mean that I'd have to spend

two weeks away from Cadence.

Are you afraid you'll lose
your connection with her?

No. No.

Actually, we've...

we've bonded a lot
over the last few months.

So what's holding you back?

Even though I'd only be missing
six hours with her,

it's the only six hours I have.

Then you just have to ask yourself,

"Is this opportunity worth it?"

[Breathes deeply]

[Chuckling] Well,

how long has it been

since you've been on real farmland, huh?

Yeah. I'll cut right to it, Sarge.

I know you're responsible
for polluting Colt's mind

with all this Army nonsense,
but he is my son.

You know, that's a hell of a description

for a commitment to honor, duty,
and serving your country.

That is not what I meant.

Everybody knows I support the troops.

Right. You'll sing for them.

You just won't let your kid
be one of them.

All right, maybe we, uh,
add a line to the first verse,

something like, "After the heart breaks,

it heals but still aches."

That's perfect. I love it.

Okay, cool.

All right, let's, uh,
let's take it from the top.

Let's see what we got.

[Cellphone ringing]

Ugh. Juliette.

Well, you can take it if you want.

I don't want to, but I probably should.

I'll just be a minute.

Hello?

Hey. Thanks for answering.

Yeah. I'm, uh,
sort of the middle of something.

Okay.

Um, I just wanted to let you know

that I accepted a role in a movie.

Okay. And you're telling me
this because...?

Because I'm leaving
for New York tomorrow,

and I'm gonna be gone after that

for two weeks in Europe, filming.

I thought you wanted
more time with Cadence.

Now you're telling me
you won't see her for two weeks?

Well, originally,
I was gonna turn the role down

if I could spend more time
with Cadence, but, you know...

What? What?

I-I wouldn't give it to you,
so this is somehow on me?

- No. That's not what I'm saying.
- [Scoffs]

I just... I decided

that this wasn't something
I could pass up.

Is that it?

Actually, no.

Um... I was wondering
if I could see Cadence tonight

since I'm leaving tomorrow.

I don't know. I don't know.

I mean, we... we have a set schedule,

and, um, she's been fussy.

That's okay.

That's totally fine. I can handle that.

[Sighs]

[Mid-tempo music plays]

[Door opens]

[Music stops]

All right, where were we?

Just fiddling with the first verse.

Right. Yeah.

What'd she want?

[Chuckles] "What doesn't
she want" is more like it.

[Sighs]

Well, I was thinking, um...

I mean, first, she just...
she shows up unannounced

and asks for more time
with Cadence, right?

Now she calls and says
she's taking a movie

- and leaving again tomorrow.
- Well, maybe...

Oh, and... and she wants
to come over tonight

to put Cadence to sleep.

And because I feel guilty, I agreed.

I mean, who knows if she's even capable?

Okay. I don't want
to think about it right now.

Let's... Let's do this.
Let's just finish this song.

Honestly, man, I d... I don't
think you're in any state.

- No, no, I'm good.
- No, we got a good start.

I-I can work on it more.

You go get yourself a beer and just...

Yeah.

Right.

Okay.

[Sighing] Okay.

- [Door opens, closes]
- [Sighs]

All right.

You have got to be kidding me.

Autumn Chase is coming here tonight?

Yeah.

She's, like, one of my biggest idols.

I had "Not This Time"
on a loop for ages.

So you know all about her.
Can you help me out?

- I mean, what do I say?
- Be yourself.

I mean, she's heard you sing.
She wants to hang out.

Pretty much means
you got the job already.

And if not, you got
a couple of handsome wingmen

coming down to help you seal the deal.

- [Cellphone dings]
- [Chuckles]

Make that "one handsome wingman."

- [Cellphone dings]
- Um, Avery's not coming after all.

Says something came up.

Oh. Will's not coming, either.

He's gonna stay home and write.

Well, you're gonna have us
standing up there

smiling at you from the stage.

- You're gonna be great.
- Yeah.

- Thanks.
- Don't worry.

Oh, there she is. Hey.

Hey, gal.

I'm glad you came.

Autumn, these are my friends
Scarlett and Gunnar.

They're with Highway 65, too.

It's an honor to meet you. Real fan.

Yeah, me too. [Chuckles]

Thank you so much.
You guys headlining tonight?

Yeah. Yeah.

Uh, speaking of which,
we should probably...

- Yep.
- It was really great meeting you.

Likewise.

- Good luck.
- Thanks.

And just for the record,
Layla's awesome.

[Chuckles]

[Sighs]

[Sighs]

- Hey, Cash?
- Hmm?

You seen your dad?

No. What time was he
supposed to go on, again?

[Sighs] 15 minutes ago.

You were right! Place is packed!

[Chuckles]

Yeah, it's packed. It's sold out.

They've been waiting
for you to play some music.

Now, what happened? You forget
your set time or something?

- Where you been?
- No. No, I stopped to get a cup of coffee.

Relax, man.

Look, I just want it to be
another great night, all right?

I intend for it to be memorable.

So, I hope you can forgive me,

but I Googled you this afternoon.

[Chuckles] No.

Please don't hold
any of that stuff against me.

Oh, stop. No.

It turns out you and I actually
have a whole lot in common.

Would you believe my first gig
was on a reality TV show, too?

[Chuckles]

"Star Search"... before your time.

No. I remember that show, I think.

- You think?
- [Both laugh]

Oh, also, you're not the only
Harvard girl at this table.

- No way.
- Mm-hmm.

Harvard Elementary, Houston, Texas.

[Laughs]

Oh, and my first boyfriend
also turned out to be gay.

- No!
- Yeah.

It's like we're the same person.

- Yeah.
- [Chuckles]

Welcome to The Bluebird.

- [Cheers and applause]
- We have a special show for you tonight.

The act you're about to see

actually met here at The Bluebird.

Please welcome The Exes.

[Cheers and applause]

Well, thank y'all so much.

♪ Oh, babe ♪

♪ I'm never good with words to say ♪

♪ I'm not myself when you're away ♪

♪ And I've had all that I can take ♪

♪ Oh, baby ♪

♪ The moon is staring back at me ♪

♪ Start missing you and I can't sleep ♪

♪ You are the only thing I see ♪

You know, Rayna really has
an eye for talent.

I feel like between you and these guys,

the future of country music is
right here in this room.

[Chuckles]

From your lips to God's ears.

♪ Wait for me outside ♪

♪ I'm comin' over ♪

♪ Oh, babe ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

I assumed you left.

I couldn't leave
with the way things are.

You know what you're
getting yourself into here?

Yeah.

But do you really?

I'm honestly asking, Colt,

because when I was on that USO tour

and we drove over that IED...

[Sighs] That fear is something
I'll never forget.

Yeah, well, Granddad said
you were on a VIP convoy.

Exactly... whereas you could be
out on the front lines.

You need to understand something, son.

I'm not fighting you 'cause
I'm trying to control you.

I-I'm doing it 'cause I'm terrified.

I know you might hate my guts right now,

but I love you so much,

and I don't want you to get hurt.

[Sighs]

I might not know what to expect...

...but I know I found
something I believe in.

Just 'cause it's gonna be scary

doesn't mean I'm not gonna do it.

All right.

Why don't we go inside,

and you can tell me more about it?

Okay.

[Mid-tempo music plays]

[Music stops]

[Scattered applause,
indistinct conversations]

Hey! Did y'all come here
to listen or talk?

Chatting up like a bunch
of schoolgirls out there.

[Light laughter]

You think that's funny?

- Yeah.
- Yeah, a little bit.

I got a hilarious idea.

How about I walk out there

and throw your happy ass out of my bar?

- My God. He's drunk.
- [Laughs]

That would be real funny!

I know. Why don't you
cut on out of here, okay?

I'll break your damn neck.

I'll take care of this. You go.

This ain't no pool hall.

Not while I'm up here.

- Cut his mic.
- I tell you what...

- Spent all that money for a damn microphone.
- Hey. Let's take you down...

Can't even get the
son of a bitch to work...

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
You're gonna spill my drink, brother.

Yeah. I think you had enough. Let's...

Hey, Deacon Claybourne, everybody!

- The Deacon Claybourne!
- Let's go!

- I ain't done yet.
- Yeah, you are.

- Who in the hell you think you are?
- Show's over, Frankie.

Leave me alone!

Damn it!

Of all damn days.

You give up 15 years of sobriety?!

Today wasn't my first drink.

I had that a few nights ago
while you were out there

hamming it up with your buddies onstage,

treating me like a barback.

This used to be my place.

It's still your place, Frankie.

You took it from me.

You took all it was,
turned it into a sideshow.

I didn't take your bar.
I saved your bar, Frankie!

You erased me, damn it!

What are you talking about?

The second you hung that sign out there

with your dead sister's name on it.

All right, you watch yourself right now.

It's all about you.

[Sighs]

But not anymore.

I'm taking it back.

You ain't going out there
unless you go through me.

[Exhales heavily]

You ain't made of much.

There's two ways
this is gonna go, Frankie.

Both of them involve
you sleeping it off...

passed out or knocked out.

[Scoffs]

[Sighs heavily]

[Chuckles]

["Spinning Revolver" plays]

♪ Well, a heart ♪

♪ It's a fragile thing,
hangin' on a string ♪

♪ It don't take much ♪

[Chuckles]

♪ And a soul ♪

♪ It's a little bit stronger,
takes a little longer ♪

♪ To use it up ♪

Detective Gibbs.

I'm Rayna Jaymes.

Yes. I know.

Look, I don't mean any disrespect,

but I-I'm just... I'm feeling like

this Vita case
is not a priority for you.

And I don't know
if that's 'cause she's homeless

and she doesn't have
a family advocating for her

and demanding answers.

So that's why I just wanted
to show up in person

and let you know that
I'm advocating for her.

And I want answers.

Let me show you something.

Stacy Richardson,
Tameka Johnston, Michele McGee.

I have eight open cases just like Vita's

and dozens more in the cold-case file.

I know every name and every face,

and believe me...
I want justice for all of them.

The sad truth is, girls like Vita...

they have a tendency
to end up in dicey situations,

and many of them...

they just disappear.

Now, I promise you I'm not giving up.

But right now, there's not much
either of us can do.

I'm sorry.

- [Telephone rings]
- Excuse me.

This is Detective Gibbs.

Thanks again for letting me do this.

She's, uh, had her bottle and a bath,

so she just needs to be put to bed.

Here you go.

- Come to Mama.
- [Cadence fusses]

Ohh.

Shh, shh. It's okay.

Here, maybe I should...

No, it's okay. I got it.

Don't worry.

Okay.

I'll, uh... just be down the hall.

[Shushing]

Aw, baby, it's all right.

You want Mama to sing to you, hmm?

♪ Why'd I get to be so lucky? ♪

♪ Why'd I get to be the one ♪

♪ Who gets to breathe again,
feel again, dream again ♪

♪ Who gets to move on? ♪

♪ If I could forgive myself ♪

♪ If I could just let go ♪

♪ Of all the things I couldn't change ♪

♪ Of all the things I didn't know ♪

♪ If I could take all the pain ♪

♪ That I brought on you, I would ♪

♪ I would do anything ♪

♪ If I could forgive myself ♪

[Printer whirring]

Good morning.

I'm not sure there's much good about it.

Well... you're alive.

Look, I'm sorry about last night...

for what I remember,
but mostly for what I don't.

Well, you lived up
to Cash's recollection.

[Chuckles]

You're a mean SOB
when you get liquored up.

Listen, whatever nonsense
that I was spouting,

I didn't mean it.

Yeah, you did.

As much as I hate to admit it,

there's a whole lot of truth
in what you said.

- Come on, Deacon.
- No. No. Listen to me.

I got caught up...

first in trying to pay tribute
to my sister

and then in trying to make this place

some kind of overnight success.

Well, you succeeded... on both counts.

Not without steamrolling you
in the process.

[Sighing] Oh, Frankie.

Think of all the times
you kept me on the wagon.

I end up being the one
to make you lose 15 years.

I can't let you take the blame
for my actions.

I slipped.

What hurts me the most is that...

I made a vow to Cash

she'd never have to see me
like that again.

I'm not sure... how to face her now.

Well, it won't be alone.

After that, it's just one day at a time.

[Sighs]

It's all right, brother.

You sure about this?

Yes, sir.

Excuse me. Um...

My son would like to join the Army.

Yes, sir.

Son?

- [Indistinct shouting]
- Reporter: Ms. Barnes.

You've only done one movie,
and people are talking Oscar.

Now you're working
with Hollywood royalty.

How does it feel?

Incredible.

I feel so honored and grateful,

and I just really hope
that I don't let anybody down.

- [Chuckles]
- [Indistinct shouting]

Reporter #2: Ms. Barnes, you've
managed to stay on top of the world,

despite having challenges
in your personal life,

notably the death of your manager

and the announcement of your divorce.

How do you manage to pull it off,

especially now, being a single mom?

I haven't been doing well.

And that's the truth.

I've been suffering
from postpartum depression

since my daughter was born.

And I've been treatment
for the past two months,

and I got out yesterday.

I was headed down a dark path,

and it cost me my marriage

and my relationship with my daughter

and nearly took my life.

I apologize.

I shouldn't have signed on
to do this movie.

I need to be with my daughter right now.

[Indistinct shouting]

Hey, hold up a second.

I wasn't gonna say anything
inside, but, um...

it feels strange as a father
to be learning from your son.

And, uh...

[Inhales deeply]

I just want you to know
I'm... I'm real proud of you.

Thanks, Dad.

- Hey!
- Hey, there she is!

Oh! Good to see you, honey.

- You, too.
- Y'all have a seat.

Hey, thanks again for everything
you did for me yesterday.

You did all the heavy lifting.

You were incredible. Wasn't she?

- Oh, yeah.
- And I really think

we will have the full support
of country radio.

Hear that? You're on your way!

Um, so, any word from Autumn?

We hung out last night,
and we totally clicked.

Yes, I did talk to her,
and she loved you.

She was so impressed with you.

Um...

I do have a bit of bad news.

What do you mean, she picked us?

What are you not following here?

You're gonna open
for Autumn Chase on tour.

[Scoffs]

But she came to see Layla.

Must have blown her away
last night at The Bluebird.

Only reason she was at
The Bluebird was to see Layla.

What'd Rayna say?

She's thrilled.

I mean, this is huge
for The Exes and Highway 65.

So maybe the two of you

should start looking
a little happier about this.

[Chuckling] No, I mean, we're happy.

It's just surprising.

I mean, how long before we start?

Buses leave in three days.

- Three days?
- That soon?

- Mm-hmm.
- So start packing.

The Exes are officially
in the big leagues.

[Chuckles]

[Chuckles]

[Sighs] My name's Frankie.

And I'm an alcoholic.

ALL: Hi, Frankie.

I got one day sober.

And, uh... [Sniffles]

after 15 years,
that's kind of humbling to say.

But a good buddy of mine reminded me

this is a daily battle.

And thanks to him and...

my daughter and my Lord...

uh [Sniffles]

...I'm winning today.

[Door opens]

We got to talk.

- I tried to stop him.
- It's all right, Christel. I got it.

Sorry. I-I should have called you back.

I had some important stuff
I had to tend to yesterday,

and it slipped my mind.

I get it.

I'm not a priority...
to you or anyone else.

Now, hold on a second.
You just asked me yesterday.

Well, today I'm not asking,
I'm demanding.

I want my songs back.

I worked my ass off on them,

and just because you dropped me
from your label

doesn't mean I don't get to record them.

[Inhales deeply]

All right, Will, I'll, uh...

I'll take the hold off your songs.

Seriously?

Yeah, but before I do,

there's something
I'd like you to consider.

I dropped you when I did
'cause I was afraid.

Afraid Nashville wouldn't accept
a... a gay country artist.

Hell, I was afraid it might even
hurt my own career.

But I've come to realize

that just 'cause something's
hard or scary...

doesn't mean you shouldn't do it...

especially if it's something
you believe in.

And I believe in you.

What exactly are you saying?

That I'm sorry.

And that I'd like you to come back

to Wheelin' Dealin' Records,

let me put out your album,

like I should have done
the first time around.

What do you say?

You bet.

Hey, there.

Hey. How you doing?

I'm a little beat.

Yeah, I bet.

Long night, early morning.

Aw.

- I missed you last night.
- I miss you, too.

How'd your meeting go
with Frankie this morning?

It was hard, you know?

How was your meeting?

It was good. I mean, you know,

I've got country radio ready
to support Layla Grant.

- I got The Exes on tour with Autumn Chase.
- [Chuckles]

It's been a great couple days
for Highway 65.

[Sighs]

My heart's not really in it, though.

You thinking about Vita?

- Yeah.
- Me too.

And that visit I had
with the detective last night...

[Sighs]

You know, he has a stack of files...

girls just like Vita
and our daughters...

who just disappeared.

And he's so resigned about it, you know?

Like we're just supposed to accept it.

I don't accept that.

So, what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

But I'm gonna do something.

- [Ringing]
- [Sighs]

You've reached Avery.
Please leave a message.

- [Beep]
- [Voice breaking] Hey, it's me.

Um, I'm guessing that you've heard

that Autumn went with The Exes.

Glenn says that I-I shouldn't
worry about it,

that everything's gonna be okay, but...

Anyway, you said I could call,
so I'm calling.

But you're not there.

[Chuckles]

So...

[Sobbing]

Hey.

Hey.

I, uh, heard on the news
you pulled out of the movie.

I did.

Well, since you're
gonna be around more...

maybe you should have more time
with Cadence after all.

[Exhales sharply]

Hi.

Hi, baby.

I'll come get her in two hours?

Okay.

Okay.

Hey, Avery.

I didn't drop out of the movie
so you'd change your mind.

I didn't change my mind

because you dropped out of the movie.