The Lying Game (2011–2013): Season 1, Episode 17 - No Country for Young Love - full transcript

Ethan is still a wanted man in hiding with Sutton, leaving Emma to worry if justice - and love - will prevail. Discouraged by Dan's inability to crack the case, Emma takes it upon herself to find a way to vindicate Ethan. With the help of Mads and Thayer, they search for any lead that may help prove Ethan's innocence. Meanwhile, Ethan and Sutton's time alone in hiding together has lowered Ethan's guard. Sutton uses the opportunity to encourage Ethan to bond with his estranged father, looking to heal her relationship with him at the same time. And Alec questions Rebecca's motives after she agitates Ted and Kristin by offering Laurel the opportunity to produce a music demo.

A few months ago I discovered
I had a twin sister.

And then she asked
me to take her place.

Keep the secret, find our real
mother, and try to stay alive.

Put yourself in my shoes.

How long could you keep up
the lying game?

Derek's dead.

They think I did it.

We can't make the switch.

Get out!

No, I'm coming with you.

Just go!



SUTTON:
That man is...

ETHAN:
My father.

It's true, I never believe
Ethan, but this time I do.

I think he was set up.

You're the last person

my mom or dad wants me
dating right now,

so we continue
to sneak around and lie.

♪ Follow your heart...

I came back for you.
ALEC: You got me.

The closer I get to her,

the safer your secret is.

MADS: Ryan told me
that you came on to him

at the Black and White Ball.

Sutton might have done those
things to you, but I didn't.



What are you talking about?

I'm not Sutton Mercer.

I am Emma Becker,
her twin sister.

This is so completely insane.

You, Sutton--
the two of you twins?

And her parents and Laurel--
none of them have a clue?

Um, plenty of clues.

Luckily, they just kind of like

the new Sutton, I guess.

I wanted to tell you
probably the most.

I almost did, but...

This explains so much...
I think.

I mean, when I thought

that you had slept
with Thayer...

No, no.
No, that was Sutton.

And the secret boyfriend Ethan?

Her and me--
me pretending to be her.

And Ryan?

Me-- her.

Uh, her again-- she...

She was the one
that came on to him.

But this is so cool.

You really are amazing, Emma.

Uh, we try not to say
that name aloud.

Okay, so back to Ethan.

Whose boyfriend is he now?

He's mine.

Unfortunately Sutton

is with him right now.

I have no idea where.

And she's still, like...?

Yeah.

Uh... but I trust Ethan.

What?
No, I mean,

that's great.

Uh, I'm just wondering
if you could trust Sutton.

Still don't pick up
after yourself.

Nothing's changed.

No, sure hasn't.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't we just try to keep

out of each other's way
until you leave?

A week, remember?

Yeah, I remember.

Thought she wasn't
your girlfriend.

She was a different person back then.
And now?

Now there's a side of her
I don't trust.

Well,

trust her or not, make sure
you get her an extra blanket.

It's gonna be
a cold one tonight.

Hey, Sutton.

Sorry.

Brought you a blanket.

Thanks.

Actually I was
thinking you can sleep

in here tonight.

I will take the couch
in the living room.

I wanted to thank you
for what you said,

earlier, about my mom.

Don't mention it.

Okay.

You keep the bed.

I don't mind sleeping
on the couch.

Ethan...

...thanks for the blanket.

Yeah.

DAN:
What can I do for you, Alec?

ALEC: Straight to the point, no
pleasantries. I like that, Dan.

We're investigating a murder
right now,

and I'm knee-deep in it, so...

Don't you think
you ought to be knee-deep

in trying to find
your fugitive brother?

He's still only a suspect.

My office thinks
he's the prime suspect, Dan.

Your looking
for an alternate suspect--

in legal circles, we call that
a conflict of interest.

Shouldn't it be
in both our interests

to find the real killer?

Danny, it's my strong belief

that your brother
is the real killer.

Your top priority--
your only priority--

is finding Ethan.

I only take orders
from the chief.

Not always.

We have an arrangement.

Speaking of that arrangement,
I don't know, call me curious,

but... when exactly
does that end?

I'm going through a tunnel, Dan.

You find your brother.

Then we'll talk.

Your dad has a friend.

That's Angie.

She comes here every year
to buy horses.

She's got a barn on the
other side of the county.

Hmm.

She's pretty.

Is there a history there?

Well...

she's always had
a thing for my dad,

and he's never been interested.

Is that what you
call a history?

Check out that body language.

She wishes there was a history.

"Oh, Mr. Whitehorse,

you're so rugged
and handsome."

And he'd be saying,
"No offense,

but are you going
to buy a horse or not?"

"How about a,

a moonlit hayride?"

"Uh, nope, can't do it.

"Got to go put those horses
in their stalls and...

then I got to clip
my toenails."

"Anything I can do
to entice you?"

"Yeah, you can buy a horse,

"then go away,

and come back,
try again next year."

Look, it's, it's not even
my case, but even if it was,

how could you expect me
to tell you anything?

I just want to help.
Really? You want to help?

This whole thing is

nothing but dead ends.

Derek's original arrest,
the college kid

that he was dealing to--
it all goes nowhere,

so what do you think
that you can add to this?

I just want to tell you
that that night with Ethan--

- it wasn't...
- I know, I know. It's okay.

I know he didn't kill Derek,

but it doesn't matter

because Alec is all over my ass,
thinking that he did.

I know he's, he's
your godfather

and, and your father--
I understand that--

but he's also the DA,
therefore, my boss,

and he wants Ethan home
and he wants him home right now.

It's like some sort of obsession
he has with it.

I know you miss Ethan,

we all do,
but wherever he is right now,

he's safer there than here,
trust me.

You didn't say anything
because you think

our dad may be involved.

Because we don't know
who we can trust.

Everybody seems connected now.

So what do we do?

Emma?

EMMA: What about that college guy

Dan said Derek was
arrested with--

the one he was
dealing drugs to?

Maybe he knows something.

Okay, I'll see what I can find.

New song?

Anything about me?

Uh, it's a work in progress.

Not quite ready
for boyfriend consumption.

Well, you want to take a break?

Maybe later.

I should really
finish this song.

You sure I can't help you?

Yeah, it's not ready.

I'll figure it out.

With Baz,

right?

Oh, crap, Rebecca knows
my parents.

If she sees us together,
she might say something.

My cue to go.

Hey, Laurel.
Hi.

Just the girl I wanted to see.

I have some exciting news.

Guess who's coming to town.

Uh, Coldplay, and you've got
front-row tickets?

No, better.

Ray Morgan, the best
producer in the business.

And guess what.

He has agreed to produce
a demo for you guys.

Okay, what is this, Christmas?

Because that sounds fantastic.

Yes, and you can even bring that
cute boy you were talking to.

Justin,

right?

Uh...

Yeah, please don't say
anything to my parents.

They can't know I'm seeing him.

A secret relationship?

No, it's not...

I love that.

I mean, maybe.

It's just,
it's a really long story.

Okay, well, let me sit down.

Let's talk about it.

Tell me everything.

Okay.

Um...

Really appreciate
the invitation, Ben.

Well, I mean, I know it was
probably the kids' idea.

Right on the first guess.

Well, I have an idea.

I think it's time

for a little icebreaker.

I'm gonna ask a question,

and then we all have to
go around answering it.

Um...

Mm!

What famous person,

dead or alive,
would you want to meet?

I love this one.

Okay, I'll go first.

Coco Chanel.

Ethan.

Um, I don't know.

Johnny Cash.

Mm!
ANGIE: Well chosen.

Uh, as for me,

Joan of Arc,

'cause nothing beats a woman

with a horse and a sword.

Well, maybe
Mr. Whitehorse could.

Ben.

I'm sorry...

I'm not playing.

You all have

a nice rest of the evening.

ETHAN:
Dad.

Come on.

You have company.

Is it gonna kill you
to play along for a second?

This is my house,

and I'm telling you I don't feel
like playing some parlor game.

And I don't do small talk.

Never have.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

If he would've stayed, I think
he would've said Clint Eastwood.

Let me get these
into the kitchen.

You know,

that...

is the second time
you've smiled today.

Oh, yeah? You keeping count?

Yeah.

Looks good on you.

LAUREL:
Rebecca is helping me

produce a demo tomorrow.

Just fantastic.

Isn't it, Ted?

Yeah, that's great.

There's a ringing endorsement.

Honey, your midterms
were hardly stellar.

Do you think now
is the right time

to be doing something like this?

Okay, true,
I tanked my midterms.

But that was because of
the whole Justin thing.

Please, Dad, this is
an incredible opportunity.

At least, that's what

Rebecca said.

Yeah, I'm sure she did.

I'll tell you what.

You get all your homework done,

I will take you
to the studio tomorrow.

Kristin!
It is an incredible

opportunity, Ted.

No matter who arranged it.

Thanks, Mom.

I promise to get my grades up.

KRISTIN: Dinner's in half an hour.

That gives you plenty of time
to start your homework!

Might want to work on
that poker face.

ALEC:
Laurel? As in...

Laurel Mercer?

Yeah.

I'm helping her produce a demo.

Why would you do
something like that?

Getting that close
to the Mercers?

She's a good kid,
deserves a break.

I wish somebody was around

to give me a break
when I needed one.

You mean somebody besides me?

This is different.

Tell me about it.

So, I was practicing

my Grammy acceptance speech
when I realized

I haven't even asked you
how you're doing.

Have you heard
anything from Ethan?

Not a word.

I didn't know it was possible
to worry so much about someone.

Well, if there's
anything I can do...

Distract me by talking
about anything else.

Oh. Okay.

Um...

Justin.

Oh, Justin.

Yeah, he wants to see the song
I'm writing, but he can't.

Because it's about him?

Yeah, and it's not
exactly a love song. Mm.

Think Kelly Clarkson,
not Taylor Swift.

Can't wait to hear it.

I just...

I can't stop thinking about
how he started dating me

with this twisted
ulterior motive.

Yeah, that's a hard thing
to get past.

And even though

Justin says he's done with it,
I'm not sure I am.

Have you talked to him
about any of this?

What am I supposed to say?

"I just don't
trust you anymore"?

I don't know.

But... the only thing
that matters is

telling the people that you love
how you feel.

Even if it is the hardest thing

in the world.

Be honest.

I'm starting to think
it's the only way out.

I would've bet money
you would say "lie to him."

Not anymore.

Care to accept a little
friendly advice?

Probably not.

Talk to him.

If you don't, you
will regret it.

Maybe not now...

but someday.

And you know this how?

Because I keep wishing that
I would've talked to you.

Told you that I'd
found my twin.

And even after she'd taken
my place, I said nothing.

I keep thinking that
everything would be different

if I would've just
brought you in.

You're right.

It probably would have
been different.

So...

maybe with your dad,
there's still a chance.

EMMA: Hey, sorry. I totally
spaced on this dinner thing.

What have we got?

THAYER:
Gavin Turner. That's the name of

the college kid that Derek
was dealing to. Mm-hmm.

His charges were dropped,
as well,

but he is a big deal on campus.

President of the fraternity.

And he got off.

So why would he want
to hurt Derek?

I don't know. I'm not
even sure that he would.

But there is a coincidence
here that we can't ignore.

Phi Sigma Zeta,
Gavin's fraternity.

Guess who's one of their
most devoted alums.

Oh, my God.

Dad...?!

We need to ***
and talk to this Gavin guy.

Yeah.
Why?

So our dad's an alum.

That explains why he'd let Gavin
off easy, but not much else.

He's connected to Gavin and Derek
'cause helps kids in trouble.

Look, Mads, I don't want to
believe that Dad has anything

to do with this either, but
we keep finding connections.

But to say that he's involved?

We're not saying
he did anything.

It's...

We just have questions.

Well, maybe we should be
asking Dad.

I mean, why aren't we giving him

an opportunity
to defend himself?

Thayer, look at me.
Why?

Because what if we're wrong?

Then he'll prove it to us.

But what we'd be
accusing him of--

how are we ever gonna
get back from there?

Listen, trust me, Mads,
all I want is evidence

to show that he's not involved,

so that we never
have to confront him.

Okay.

So I searched the
fraternity's social calendar.

There is a party
tomorrow night.

But I have no idea
how we're going to get in.

Please.
This I know.

If there's one thing
frat boys can't resist,

it's girls.

Girls.

Hey.

Listen...

um... if you want me
and Sutton to leave...

I mean...

I know I'm not here
for Father's Day,

but I'm glad we got
to see each other.

Even if...

Just... all right.
Okay, forget it.

You know what, we're gonna be
gone before lunch.

You never liked the water.

When you were a boy...

I used to take you
down to the lake,

try to get you to go in,
but you wouldn't.

Put up a hell of
a fight, though.

Then, one day,
your mother took you.

She was quiet.

Sweet.

You went right in.

No fussing at all.

Dad...

You know, my way with you,
Ethan, hasn't always been right.

And I'm sorry.

For dragging you in the water.

Ruining the dinner.

And chasing your mother away.

You know, all these years,

I wanted to believe
it was your fault she left.

It wasn't.

It was mine.

♪ Like a bird, I used to fly

♪ But the wind is a wild one

♪ Lately, I've built a wall

♪ And it's hard
to trust it all ♪

♪ Many moons will come to pass

♪ And a love
that's built to last... ♪

I can't thank you
enough for this.

REBECCA: I think she's got
a real shot, Kristin.

She is so gifted.

I don't know where she gets it.

Maybe she gets it from Ted.

He was always so good
on that yellow Fender guitar.

Remember that?

I should get going.

I told Laurel I'd stay
for a couple of takes;

I think I've been
here for hours.

Apparently, it's very uncool

to have your mom
come to the studio.

Well, consider yourself lucky.

Most kids say "Mom, drop me off
around the corner."

I am lucky.

It was nice
seeing you again, Rebecca.

I'm gonna head home.

Okay.

Hey, you know, uh,
I'll follow you out.

Great. That's it for today.

Very nice, guys.

Cool.
Sweet.

LAUREL:
Thanks.

Hey, I'm loving this song.

You keep surprising me.

Surprising myself.

It's about a pretty messed-up
relationship.

Is that the guy before Justin?

Actually, it's about Justin.

Oh.

Wow.

Um, so, anyways,
uh, I was wondering,

in that last chorus,
what if you went up?

♪ On a stepping stone,
I'm on a stepping stone... ♪

Yeah, yeah, and I'll be like.

♪ I'm on a stepping stone,
I'm on a stepping stone ♪

♪ I'm on a stepping stone

♪ Ooh, ooh...

JUSTIN:
Hey, Laurel.

Guess I'm early.

Justin, what are you doing?

My mom was just here.

She could've seen you.

Sorry.

Got the Chinese.

I'll leave you to it.

I've been looking forward
to this all day.

Me, too.

How did things go with your dad?

As a matter of fact,
pretty good.

Hmm.

So, thanks again.

Hey, come look.

She must really want that horse

if she came back
after last night.

Or she's a glutton
for punishment.

I don't know.

Look at your dad.

Is that an apology?

Just wanted to say,

I'm sorry for being
such a jackass.

All is forgiven

if you'll take me
on that hayride.

Again with the hayride?

Well, I don't know.

What do you want,
skinny dipping?

Yup, that sounds good,

Right after we have
a proper dinner.

You don't know how long

I've been waiting
for you to say that.

I've wanted to say it
a really long time.

I just never had the guts.

Oh, you've always
had plenty of guts.

That's one of the things
I love about you.

Mm, careful how you
throw that word around.

Hey.

No fair.

I didn't know there were rules.

I say we wait
for Gavin to approach us.

I'll do my flirt thing,
loosen him up, get him talking.

How subtle do you want this?
We don't have time for subtle.

If there's nothing to this
Gavin-Alec connection,

then we need
to get out fast and move on.

What's up, man?
What's up?

What's up, man?

Ooh. He spotted us.
I'll be right back.

Okay, smile, everyone.

Hey, guys.
Hey.

You know, I never
forget a face, but I, uh,

seem to have forgotten
all yours.

And this party's
invitation only.

High school, right?

Uh, 18, if that's
what you're wondering.

Actually, I was about
to ask you to dance.

MADS:
Oh.

If my friends can stay.

Sure.

But that one needs to learn
how to smile and not bring

her boyfriend along.

Well, we have one foot
in the door.

Or at least Mads does.

You see that scrawny guy
watching us?

I'm guessing a pledge.

He was at Derek's funeral.

I remember thinking,

he doesn't go to
school with me.

You think he knows something?

I don't know. Maybe.

Look, I'm sorry.

I should have been
more careful.

I didn't think
your mom would be here.

I didn't, either.

All this lying

and sneaking around-- I'm...

I'm really tired of it.

I'm a little confused.

I can't do this anymore.

It's just, I've tried.

But I'm betraying my whole
family by staying with you.

But if you trust me, I don't...

I don't.

I don't, and that's just it.

Laurel, look at me.

When I look at you,

I turn into something
I don't like.

Someone who's crazy
and stupid, and

I need to be honest
with my family.

And with you.

So, we're breaking up?

Yeah.

That's what we're doing.

But I love you, Laurel.

I'm sorry.

SUTTON:
Ethan?

Hey.

You missed tamale night.

It's okay.

I saved you a couple.

Look, I appreciate
what you're trying to do

for my dad and me.

Mm.
But right now,

maybe it's best
if we just keep our distance.

Keep our distance...?

Yeah.

It's just a little overkill,

don't you think?

I mean, we had a moment.

No, it wasn't a moment, okay?

It wasn't even... half a moment.

Okay. Then it was a non-moment.

I got... carried away.

Well, you weren't alone.

I was right there next to you.

Okay.

Yeah, yeah, I'm glad
I called, too.

It was good to catch up.

All right.

Your brother says hello.

You told Dan I was here?

He's not going to say anything.

And what about Sutton?
Did you mention that she...?

She never came up.

Okay, good.

Dan doesn't like her.

That's kind of hard to believe.

There's a part of Sutton
that you don't really know.

Well, she got us to talk.

That's something.



Looking for me?

No.

Were you at
Derek Rogers' funeral?

I'm sorry.

I think you got
the wrong person.

I wasn't there.

But you know
who I'm talking about, right?

Look, I really can't be talking
to you about this right now.

So, who told you
there was weed here?

Actually, there's
no booze, either.

Mads? You okay?

Yeah. Fine.

Okay, what is this?

We just want to talk to you.

Well, you could have done
that earlier in the night.

All right, it looks like
you're looking for something,

and it's obviously not weed.
THAYER: No, we're just here

to have some fun.

We-We just have
some questions for you.

Way too young to be cops.

Actually, we're friends
of Derek Rogers.

The guy you got busted with.

The guy that's now dead.

Yeah. That was unfortunate.

Him dying,
or you getting busted?

Well, both, actually.

Although, my charges
were never filed.

Well, the killer's
still out there.

I don't know what happened
to Derek, but I wasn't involved.

THAYER:
Well, what about

someone else from this palace?

You know, I'm not
having fun anymore.

I think you guys should leave.

Listen, we just want to know

if you've heard something or if
you know something, all right?

No, Thayer, he's right. We should go.
No, hold on, hold on.

No, we should go.
All right, Mads, come on.

Sorry.

Wait. Wait.
We just want to talk.

I got nothing to say.

What are you so scared of?

That Gavin guy?

What do you know?

I'm a pledge.

Okay? I can't say anything.

You were at Derek Rogers'
funeral.

There has to be a reason.

Did those guys
do something to him?

Are you covering for them?

Sutton.
No, I just want to know.

Please. The wrong guy
is getting accused of this.

All right.

Well, you're right about Gavin.

He's a total jerk.

You know, I don't even know
if I want to be a member.

Why? What did he do?

After the charges were dropped,

he was still buying from Derek.

But he stopped doing it
in person.

He sent pledges.

Yeah, and I was there

the night that Derek got killed.

You saw who did it?

Yeah.

I didn't see him do it,

but I saw the argument,
and I told Gavin

that I wanted to go to the cops,
but he said I couldn't.

Why not?
Because...

the guy I saw--

I recognized him.

He's an alum from the house...

...and he's
the District Attorney.

Alec Rybak.

Yeah.

This is nice.

The music or the wine?

The dance partner.

Mm...

Someone's popular.

Would you excuse me
for one minute?

Okay.

One minute.

Hello.

WOMAN:
Alec Rybak?

Are you still looking
for Ethan Whitehorse?

You're damn straight I'm looking
for Ethan Whitehorse.

What do you got?

The guy was just some kid.

A kid with a conscience
that they tried to keep quiet.

But to say that my
dad had anything...

I know.

I know it hurts, Mads, but...

I mean, I don't want
to believe it

any more than you do.

We just need to find out
what Rebecca might know.

If she's his alibi,
then your father's off the hook.

No one can be
at two places at once.

Except you and Sutton.
Oh.

Rebecca's gonna say that
my dad was with her that night,

not fighting
in some garage with Derek.

I saw her with my dad
at our house.

What time?

I got home
around 11:00.

I know Derek was killed
before that, but...

EMMA:
Rebecca!

Sutton, Mads. Hi.

So, shall we chat?

Yeah.

So sorry to hear
about Ethan, Sutton.

You must be so worried.
Actually,

that's why we wanted
to have lunch with you.

Yeah, you know Dad's been
all over this case.

Finding Ethan.

Yes.

He's mentioned it.

But unfortunately for you,

he's pretty sure
Ethan's guilty, so...

Well, I'm not... we're
not exactly convinced.

The night Derek died,
you two had a date.

Yes.

Um,

dinner at his place.

It was a lovely evening.

And you were there

all evening, right?

Yeah.

Well, that settles that.

Settles what?

Hey. Hi, Sutton, Mads.

Rebecca, I need to talk to you.

You got a second?

Sure.

Great.

She'll be right back.

Excuse me.

Satisfied?

Not yet.

Couldn't this wait?

I was having lunch
with your daughter.

I want you to stay
away from my family.

Stay away from
Kristin, stay away

from Laurel, and
stay away from Sutton.

Ted, calm down.

No, I'm not gonna calm down.

I hope you're not
operating anytime soon.

We wouldn't want a repeat
of what happened

to Justin Miller's mother,

now, would we?

How do you know about that?

Isn't that why you left L.A.?

You know damn well
why I left L.A.!

MAN:
Dr. Mercer?

Is everything all right?

Yes.

Yes, Tom, I'm sorry.

Thank you, fine.

What're you doing?

I need to talk to Emma.

Are you sure that's
a good idea?

I mean, your brother and
Thayer, they all warned you.

I don't care.

I get it.

EMMA:
Ethan?

I've been so worried about you.

It is insane
how much I miss you.

I-I feel the same way.

How's Sutton?

Where is she?

Uh, she's outside.

Okay, well, we're making
progress on the killer.

MADS:
Uh, that's not true.

We don't know anything.

ETHAN:
Wait a minute.

Mads knows?

About me and Sutton.

It's kind of a long story.

The important thing is
that Alec could have...

He is not a killer.

You heard Rebecca.

He has an alibi.

Look, where's Sutton?

She would agree that my dad

would never do
something like this.

THAYER:
Guys, stop it.

Ethan, you have to
get off this thing.

You've been on too long already.

Okay, all right, I just need
to talk to her for a second.

Thayer's right,
we can't risk it.

Okay, I-I...
I just...

I love you.

I've been trying your cell.

I called the club.

Tom said you had words
with Rebecca?

Oh, it's not even
worth talking about.

Well, I want to talk about it.

Kristin, please.

No.

I'm tired of being lied to.

I'm not lying.

That is a lie.

What're you talking about?

What lie? What am I doing?

I want to know what's going on
with you and Rebecca.

You change every time
her name comes up.

And when the two of you
are in a room together,

it gets strange.

Kristin, okay, please.

We're not having
this discussion.

Okay?

Nothing is going on.

How's your filet?

Mmm... Mmm!

Cooked to perfection.

Mm?

You're really
spoiling me, Alec.

That is my intention.

Hey, Mads told me

you guys had lunch at the
club today, is that right?

Mm, yeah, Sutton and Mads.

Oh, yeah?
Yeah.

It was delightful,
albeit a little strange.

Delightfully strange?

Yeah.
How so?

Well, they were asking me a
lot of questions about you,

and the night that
Derek was killed.

So, I told them
that we were at dinner

at your house all night, and...

You know, which is the true, of course.
That's truth.

Yeah.
Hm.

Listen, they're just kids.

They're curious.

They were all good friends
with Derek.

I'm not surprised.

You know what?

This may be the best
cut I ever had.

Ted came by, too.

He got a...
a little emotional.

Really?

Yeah.

I think you're teasing him.

Just a little bit.

Hm!

And I think you like it.

I don't do that kind
of thing, Alec.

You should know that by now.
It's not in my nature.

Yeah.

Aren't you gonna ask
how it went with Emma?

I'm sure it was perfect.

Actually, you were right.

I shouldn't have called.

There was a lot
going on over there.

They're deep into this thing.

Well, she loves you.

She'll do anything for you.

You do that a lot.

What? My hair flip?

Flashes of honesty.

Sometimes the truth scares me.

You? Scared?

I don't believe it.

It's a whole other kind of risk.

Putting yourself out there.

Like you opening
up to your dad,

your dad opening up to you.

I'm glad I did it.

It was worth the risk.

You should try it sometime.

Okay.

Well...

I love you, Ethan.

I always have.

And I know I screwed up,
and there's no going back.

But I think that's why

I fought so hard.

Okay, I like the way this feels.

Not really the blush, but...

It's probably the fire.

I'm doing it, too.

You are.

Yes, he has an alibi,

but you know I've had
these suspicions forever.

Yeah, but what reason
would Rebecca have to lie?

Because she's in love with him.

I love my dad,

and I think he's capable of a
lot of things, but not murder.

I'm just trying
to prove his innocence.

And you're trying
to prove his guilt.

We both just want the truth.

Oh, God, this is so frustrating.

I thought talking to Ethan
would make me feel better,

but it just made me feel worse.

He was just so weird...

about all of it.

And where was Sutton?

I don't know.

Whatever happens...

I'll be there for you.

You're a really good friend.

FBI! Freeze!

Hands up!

Turn around and drop
to your knees now!

Are you Ethan Whitehorse?

Yes, sir.

Are you alone in the house?

Yes, sir.

Ethan Whitehorse,

you're under arrest for the
murder of Derek Rogers.

You have the right
to remain silent.

Anything you say can and
will be used against you

in a court of law.

You have the right
to an attorney...