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00:00:00Mr. Marco had a widow named Ava Jackson, and she was carrying his child.
00:00:07I'm gonna bring my daughter-in-law home, where she belongs.
00:00:12My brother, I will protect your legacy, and I will protect our family.
00:00:18Who are you, really?
00:00:21A mere day she has swung with our family out of millions of dollars.
00:00:26I've wanted Luka for years, and then you waltz in and get his attention in weeks.
00:00:31If I can't have him, I'll destroy him now.
00:00:35Your life belongs to us.
00:00:38Give me one good reason why I should get rid of this baby.
00:00:43From this moment forward, I swear to you, nobody will ever hurt you again.
00:00:49I guess my brother had good reason to fall for her.
00:00:56Ava, you're so close, is this a dream?
00:01:02If anyone sees us like this, they'll immediately assume the worst.
00:01:07Ava, I have fallen in love with you.
00:01:10I'm your brother's wife.
00:01:12We didn't do anything wrong, so why are you worried?
00:01:14If you knew I had feelings for your brother, would you hate me?
00:01:18I should never have let you go undercover on that damn business deal.
00:01:36I never even got to say goodbye.
00:01:38Marco, my brother, I will protect your legacy.
00:01:42And I will protect our family.
00:01:50Hey, hey!
00:01:51Who are you?
00:01:52Which family do you work for?
00:01:54I just came to drop off the flowers.
00:01:56I didn't mean to retreat.
00:01:57Luka, look at her.
00:01:59She's hardly a threat.
00:02:00For the flowers.
00:02:01And for the interruption.
00:02:02My apologies.
00:02:06Senor Mancini.
00:02:07Mr. Marco had a widow named Ava Jackson.
00:02:08And she was carrying his child.
00:02:09Get the car.
00:02:10Let me bring my daughter-in-law home.
00:02:11Where she belongs.
00:02:12Where she belongs.
00:02:35Where she belongs.
00:02:43Don't worry, little one.
00:02:45We'll get through this together.
00:02:48Somehow.
00:02:51Well, looky here.
00:02:54The family jinx is finally six feet under.
00:03:05Derek, have you lost your mind?
00:03:07What the hell was that?
00:03:09Don't tell me that you're actually planning on keeping that little parasite.
00:03:13This is Marco's baby.
00:03:16This is our child.
00:03:18Of course I'm keeping it.
00:03:20Ever since you got knocked up, you've done nothing to help this family.
00:03:24We've been struggling while you've been out here playing the grieving widow.
00:03:28Give me one good reason why I should get rid of this baby.
00:03:33Because you owe me.
00:03:37This is your fault.
00:03:40I dropped out of college for this family.
00:03:42I took five jobs.
00:03:44What more could you possibly want?
00:03:45There'll never be enough, Ava.
00:03:47You'll owe us till the day you die.
00:03:50Please.
00:03:52Sweetheart.
00:03:53Think of your brother.
00:03:58I'm going to stomp out that little bastard right now.
00:04:01Send him straight to hell.
00:04:02So he can say hello to his deadbeat dad.
00:04:08Hex!
00:04:08What the hell is going on here?
00:04:28Who the hell are you came for?
00:04:31Ava, right?
00:04:33You were here this morning.
00:04:35Enough, Luca.
00:04:36She's hardly up to that.
00:04:41Ma'am?
00:04:42I'm Helena Mancini.
00:04:44Marco's mother.
00:04:45That means I'm your baby's grandmother.
00:04:52The most powerful mafia family in the country.
00:04:57Marco was my oldest.
00:04:59He was my golden boy.
00:05:01I am so sorry that he concealed his identity from you.
00:05:05You have endured far too much suffering because of it.
00:05:12Plain make-believe, Mancini.
00:05:15Seriously, like, is anybody here actually buying this?
00:05:18Question my identity again,
00:05:20and my men will make sure your other leg looks like your first one.
00:05:24Permanently.
00:05:27What are you doing?
00:05:28Derek, run!
00:05:30Maybe we should just go.
00:05:33One moment, dear.
00:05:35Anyone who raises a hand to my daughter-in-law
00:05:38deserves to have their fingers snapped.
00:05:42One by one.
00:05:45Come along, my dear.
00:05:49Let's get you home.
00:05:51You're a real home.
00:05:55No.
00:05:56Come on.
00:05:56Come on.
00:05:57Come on.
00:05:58Welcome home, Signora Ava Mancini.
00:06:18This is where Marco lived.
00:06:21And now, it's your hand.
00:06:28Allow me to introduce you to your personal staff, Mrs. Mancini.
00:06:34Your nutritionist, nanny, maternity nurse.
00:06:36Each of the finest specialists money can acquire.
00:06:38We pledge your absolute dedication to your health and well-being, Signora.
00:06:45Your days of working multiple jobs are over, my dear.
00:06:49Ten million dollars is a little spending money.
00:06:52Well, thank you, but I can't accept this.
00:06:56I married Marco for love, not for his fortune.
00:07:02Practical and principled, my Marco truly had an eye for quality.
00:07:07There is one more member of the family that you need to properly meet.
00:07:12That would be Luca, Marco's younger brother.
00:07:15The brooding iceberg that you encountered this morning.
00:07:18Well, well, well.
00:07:21It's a flower girl from the cemetery.
00:07:23Luca, come meet Ava, your brother's wife.
00:07:27Please, show her proper...
00:07:31Respect!
00:07:34You walk back into a Mancini household?
00:07:38You're either incredibly stupid or incredibly brave.
00:07:43Luca!
00:07:44Open this door immediately!
00:07:45Everyone, around back, now!
00:07:53Who are you, really?
00:07:56I'll be watching your every move, your every breath.
00:08:01So tell me, who are you, really?
00:08:06My brother's dead, and you appear suddenly?
00:08:09Was this your endgame all along?
00:08:11Our fortune?
00:08:12I didn't know Marco's a Mancini.
00:08:15And now?
00:08:15I don't need this.
00:08:16I can walk right out those doors.
00:08:18You can't walk anywhere!
00:08:19She's not going anywhere!
00:08:24And get your hands off of her!
00:08:27She is carrying Marco's child.
00:08:29Oh, is she?
00:08:31How do we even know it is Marco's child?
00:08:33Convenient timing, wouldn't you say?
00:08:34Questioning on you, Marco, don't you dare question my child?
00:08:42That's my girl!
00:08:44Backbone of steel!
00:08:46Are you hurt?
00:08:48Luca!
00:08:49You are too rude!
00:08:51Ava is a good girl!
00:08:52You are falsely accusing her!
00:08:54Come on, sweetie.
00:08:55Mom's going to take you and get some clothes.
00:08:57Pay no attention to this fool.
00:08:59You may be fooling them, but I will find out about you, and I will expose you.
00:09:08These are all the latest European styles.
00:09:26Take your pick.
00:09:28I have plenty to wear.
00:09:29And these are much too expensive.
00:09:31Oh, not to worry.
00:09:33It's all on Luca's card.
00:09:35Treat my dear daughter-in-law well.
00:09:37Treat my dear.
00:09:46Do your poultry won't tell?
00:09:48Tell me I will try to show you.
00:09:58Tell me I'm an answer.
00:10:01This is great how much your so-called.
00:10:04I don't want it.
00:10:05I'd hate to be breaking, I promise
00:10:09Cause I owe you the truth that I...
00:10:12Oh, isn't she gorgeous?
00:10:18She's adequate.
00:10:23Always the tough guy act with you.
00:10:26Your eyes tell a different story, my son.
00:10:29Oh yes, this is just perfect.
00:10:32We will take one of everything in her size.
00:10:37Mom?
00:10:39Mom?
00:10:41That's too generous.
00:10:43Nonsense. We're family now.
00:10:46I am putting Luca's contact info into your phone.
00:10:50Reach out to him. Whatever you need.
00:10:53And don't worry.
00:10:55He's actually quite a softie.
00:10:58Now, shall we continue shopping?
00:11:01Yes.
00:11:05Sir?
00:11:06Yes?
00:11:07Your mother has spent approximately $15 million on Miss Jackson in the last week alone.
00:11:13God.
00:11:14In mere days she has swung the dollar family out of millions of dollars.
00:11:18She's clearly not an amateur.
00:11:20She's also been spending a substantial amount since marrying your brother to pay off her brother's debts.
00:11:26I want everything on her.
00:11:28Everything!
00:11:29If she is playing us for fools, then I will personally ensure that she regrets ever hearing the name Mancino.
00:11:37I'm sorry ma'am.
00:11:38I hate to put extra stress on your shoulders, but we need to discuss the incredible cost of your husband's care.
00:11:54And how the bill will be paid.
00:11:56Limited edition is perfect for you.
00:11:59Marco?
00:12:00You just focus on getting better, okay?
00:12:01Don't worry about the bills.
00:12:02I've got it covered.
00:12:03Your brother married Miss Jackson under false pretenses.
00:12:04She worked several jobs to make that money.
00:12:05And when your brother got sick, she worked to pay off his medical bills.
00:12:06And then day and night for his funeral.
00:12:07Did I get her all wrong?
00:12:08No.
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00:12:41Alright.
00:12:42No.
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00:12:45Mother is unwell.
00:12:47You need to return home immediately.
00:12:49What's wrong with Mom.
00:12:53Is, is she hurt?
00:12:55Mom?
00:12:58What's going on?
00:13:00What's going on?
00:13:06Ava, please don't be angry.
00:13:09We just had to get you here.
00:13:16What are you doing?
00:13:17Since you won't help us financially,
00:13:19we had to find another solution.
00:13:21Victor Fang.
00:13:22That old loan shark's willing to give us $80,000
00:13:25just to marry you.
00:13:30Are you insane?
00:13:33I'm pregnant!
00:13:35Your husband's dead, Ava.
00:13:37Why keep his baby?
00:13:38Think about your family.
00:13:39Mr. Fang is waiting.
00:13:41Don't make this harder than it needs to be.
00:13:45You are not selling me off to Victor Fang!
00:13:50If she dies, how will you provide for this child?
00:13:56She's calling someone!
00:14:00Hello?
00:14:05Ava's in danger! We need to move!
00:14:12Go, go, go!
00:14:31Dad!
00:14:32You think someone's coming to save you?
00:14:35God!
00:14:39Who dares manhandle my future bride?
00:14:42Mr. Fang!
00:14:43Oh, it's such a pleasure.
00:14:45This is Ava, my sister, who we discussed.
00:14:48Ooh, two for the price of one, I see.
00:14:51Oh, it's just some dead guy's kid.
00:14:53If you want, I can take care of it right now.
00:14:55We could offer you a discount, and I think $60,000 is more than fair.
00:14:58Pennies!
00:14:59For somebody of your wealth!
00:15:00Derek, you're sick!
00:15:01I'm your sister, this is your nephew!
00:15:04My son's future is more important to me than that stupid little bastard of yours!
00:15:09Hey, hey!
00:15:10No need to be so rough with such a beautiful lady.
00:15:14Now, dear, just take this right here, and it'll make things easier for everybody.
00:15:21Oh, okay!
00:15:24You're a little feisty, I see.
00:15:28Maybe you just need a little personal attention.
00:15:31Yeah.
00:15:32Get out of my way!
00:15:56I always knew Ava was trouble.
00:15:58Her husband's barely cold, and she already has none out there.
00:16:00Who the hell do you think you are?
00:16:03I'm looking at Mancini.
00:16:08Mancini, you idiot!
00:16:10You killed me!
00:16:12How did my sister get caught up with the likes of you?
00:16:14Ava is my brother's widow, and her baby is his only child.
00:16:19So it's true?
00:16:21Her baby's the heir to the Mancini family?
00:16:24Looks like your wife is pregnant, too.
00:16:26Yes!
00:16:27Yes!
00:16:28Yes, it's true!
00:16:29I swear!
00:16:30We didn't know!
00:16:31Please!
00:16:32Please!
00:16:33You will be dealt with, tenfold, what you did to Ava.
00:16:36Get a doctor!
00:16:37Get a doctor!
00:16:38Get a doctor!
00:16:39Get a car!
00:16:40And deal with him!
00:16:41Get a doctor!
00:16:43get a car!
00:16:44And deal with him!
00:17:16Mom, hey.
00:17:22How's Ava? How's the baby?
00:17:25The doctors are examining her now.
00:17:31Doctor, how is she?
00:17:33Mrs. Mancini has a severe ankle fracture that it needs immediate surgery.
00:17:37The medication could cause a miscarriage.
00:17:40So we need to have consent before we can proceed.
00:17:44Do it. Whatever it takes.
00:17:45No!
00:17:46Doctor, is there any way to do the surgery without anesthesia?
00:17:53That's not medically advisable. The pain would be too excruciating.
00:17:59This baby is Marco's only child. His only heir.
00:18:03I can't risk losing it.
00:18:06I can handle the pain.
00:18:08Oh, my brave girl.
00:18:11God bless you.
00:18:13You know, I think somebody should be with her during the operation.
00:18:16The pain would be just too intense.
00:18:19I'll stay with her.
00:18:20How'd it go, doctor?
00:18:24How'd it go, doctor?
00:18:27It's a success.
00:18:28You're a real trooper, if you don't mind me saying.
00:18:50I guess my brother had good reason to fall for her.
00:18:54I guess my brother had good reason to fall for her and others.
00:18:56I mean, I'm going to pee and I'm going to pee.
00:18:57I'm an idiot.
00:18:58I can't for it!
00:19:00I don't know.
00:19:01I don't want to pee and I'm going to pee.
00:19:02Senora Ava, please, let me help you.
00:19:19Okay, right this way, I'm ready.
00:19:25I know your stay at the hospital could not have been easy for you.
00:19:29And that's why I'm having 30% of Mancini Group shares put into your name.
00:19:36No, Mom, I cannot accept that.
00:19:40We're family. It's what you deserve.
00:19:44Actually, I've been thinking about doing something else.
00:19:49I'd like to go back to work.
00:19:51Work? But you're pregnant.
00:19:55Oh, honey, if you need money, I'll just transfer some into your account.
00:19:57No, no, it's not about money.
00:19:59Marco always said that we should make our own way.
00:20:05And I want our child to know his father and know what he valued.
00:20:12You are as stubborn as he was.
00:20:17Look, you're going to need protection.
00:20:20You'll accompany her.
00:20:21No, no, no, no, no, no, no. I can manage on my own.
00:20:30In the morning, 10 a.m., I'll be at the entrance.
00:20:33You know that I can talk to your manager for you.
00:20:45Make sure that they accommodate every need.
00:20:47No need. I don't want any special treatments.
00:20:50But thank you for that ride.
00:20:52You know, Ava, you do not need to be afraid of me.
00:20:57I can help you whenever you need.
00:21:00Why is she even back?
00:21:20That pregnant belly ruins the store's aesthetic.
00:21:23These pregnant women know exactly what they're doing.
00:21:26Hiding behind maternity protections.
00:21:29We can't legally fire her.
00:21:30Could you reassign her to the warehouse?
00:21:33Maybe move some stock around?
00:21:34And if something happens to her or the baby,
00:21:36you want that liability?
00:21:39We can't fire her,
00:21:40but we certainly can make her life difficult enough
00:21:43that she decides to quit on her own.
00:22:05And that concludes our quarterly revenue projections.
00:22:10Sir, forgive my directness,
00:22:13but are we here because you're concerned
00:22:16about your sister-in-law?
00:22:23Should I have the car brought around
00:22:24for your next meeting?
00:22:26Can I answer the meeting?
00:22:31I've been meaning to talk to you.
00:22:33Given your, um, condition,
00:22:36I've been worried about potential liability issues.
00:22:39My pregnancy will not affect my performance.
00:22:42I do not intend to take advantage of company policy.
00:22:45Oh, glad to hear that.
00:22:49Then you won't mind proving your commitment.
00:22:51Sell one million dollars worth of merchandise by today,
00:22:55and I'll put all of my concerns to rest.
00:22:57I've seen your sales record.
00:23:00I know you can do it.
00:23:01Yeah.
00:23:11Yeah.
00:23:14Yeah.
00:23:18Yeah.
00:23:20Yeah.
00:23:21Sir, half an hour until closing and Mrs. Mancini has already surpassed the store's average monthly sales in a single day.
00:23:48But she's still a great deal short of the manager's impossible target.
00:23:55She did make it clear that she doesn't want any special treatment, but I have been neglecting my own wardrobe.
00:24:02And the Rossley family event will require several new suits.
00:24:06Now that you mention it, sir, your formal collection is missing quite a few essential items.
00:24:11And I should do some personal shopping, shouldn't I?
00:24:18Sir, may I assist you?
00:24:21Sir, this limited edition silk tie would go perfect with your complexion.
00:24:25Sir, I'd be happy to take your measurements personally.
00:24:28Sir, as store manager, I would be honored to assist you with your needs myself.
00:24:35I'd actually like Miss Jackson to assist me. I hear her taste in men's fashion is exceptional.
00:24:45Shall we begin?
00:24:46Right this way, sir.
00:24:48I just need to take your measurements.
00:24:55Whoa, what are you doing?
00:24:58Your measurement locker?
00:25:00I just needed you to take the jacket off.
00:25:03Well, we don't have much time.
00:25:06We don't have much time.
00:25:07No.
00:25:08What?
00:25:09Should I do this to trust me?
00:25:10I know.
00:25:11Now, measure me like this.
00:25:12Mm-hmm.
00:25:13Okay.
00:25:14Mm-hmm.
00:25:15Mm-hmm.
00:25:16Okay.
00:25:17Mm-hmm.
00:25:18Okay.
00:25:19Mm-hmm.
00:25:20Okay.
00:25:21Mm-hmm.
00:25:22Okay.
00:25:23Mm-hmm.
00:25:24Okay.
00:25:25Mm-hmm.
00:25:26Okay.
00:25:27Mm-hmm.
00:25:28Okay.
00:25:49Ava, time is almost up.
00:25:58I did it.
00:25:59I saved my job and I made a new sales record.
00:26:16There's no reason to thank me.
00:26:18I'm here to help.
00:26:19Whenever you need it.
00:26:22I hate to do this, but Ava Jackson, you're fired.
00:26:29What?
00:26:30No.
00:26:31I met your target and then some.
00:26:34Oh.
00:26:35That last sale?
00:26:36The one that put you over the top?
00:26:38That was actually mine.
00:26:39You're trying to steal my commission?
00:26:41Well, that won't work because everyone in this store saw me make that sale.
00:26:51I get it.
00:26:52You threatened them into silence.
00:26:54Well, that won't work either.
00:26:55Because the security cameras caught everything.
00:26:58Security cameras.
00:27:08What horrible timing.
00:27:10Unfortunately, the security cameras are down for maintenance today.
00:27:14But fortunately, everyone here saw you destroy thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
00:27:21You all saw Ava, didn't you?
00:27:23Yeah, we all saw it.
00:27:25So someone should call security.
00:27:27Better yet, call the police.
00:27:29Call the police.
00:27:38I'm sorry sir, but we're closed for the day.
00:27:40I heard that this store got trashed.
00:27:42I'm gonna have to ask you to leave or I'm gonna have to call the police.
00:27:45The police work for me.
00:27:46Are you?
00:27:47Luca Mancini?
00:27:48Are you?
00:27:49Luca Mancini?
00:27:50Tell me more.
00:27:57Excuse me.
00:27:58What the...
00:28:31Please stop. I admit it. I was wrong.
00:28:47Who really damaged the merchandise in this story?
00:28:49The items they destroyed are worth over several millions of dollars.
00:28:52That's five years in prison.
00:28:58Hugo, what happened?
00:28:59There's nothing worth talking about. We need to go.
00:29:01And by the way, you're fired.
00:29:03Let's go. Mom, cut this door.
00:29:10How dare that woman mess with my family.
00:29:15I will make sure, personally, that she suffers for it.
00:29:19You don't have to worry about that anymore.
00:29:22It's all taken care of, thanks to Luca.
00:29:24This door looked like a tornado hit it.
00:29:26A man who will be serving time in a jail cell.
00:29:29Justice is served.
00:29:31That's my boy.
00:29:35Sweetheart, I would like you to concentrate full-time on your pregnancy right now.
00:29:40All of this work drama can wait until after my grandchild is born safely.
00:29:46Yes, Mommy.
00:29:47I transferred five million dollars into your personal account for prenatal care.
00:29:52I am worried about the baby's well-being.
00:29:56Luca, I'd like you to take her to the doctor tomorrow for an exam.
00:30:00No, that's really not necessary.
00:30:06I have those meetings in Europe, so possibly I could have some more substitute in.
00:30:11Yeah, and I'm perfectly capable of going by myself.
00:30:14I don't want to travel, Luca, with something so routine.
00:30:19It's decided.
00:30:22Cancel whatever meetings you have.
00:30:24I want you to take her.
00:30:26I will not stand for any more incidents.
00:30:29Yes, Mother.
00:30:44Ava Jackson, we're ready for you now.
00:30:47Dad should come too.
00:30:48We encourage partner participation.
00:30:51Oh, no, he's not.
00:30:56Would you prefer that I explain that I'm your dead husband's brother?
00:31:00That might be a bit awkward.
00:31:02Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, please come in when you're ready.
00:31:04Coming.
00:31:12If you could lift your top up slightly and lower your skirt band just a bit, we'll get started.
00:31:18First prenatal checkup together, I'm guessing.
00:31:27The baby looks perfectly healthy.
00:31:35Current length is about three inches with a strong heart rate.
00:31:40Is the baby moving?
00:31:42Is the baby moving?
00:31:42Yes, indeed.
00:31:44Look there.
00:31:46The little one's making faces.
00:31:49Quite the expressive child already.
00:31:52Dad, don't you want to come take a look?
00:32:01The baby's at 18 weeks now, developing beautifully.
00:32:09For home care, I recommend plenty of rest, nutrient-rich foods, and tactile bonding when possible.
00:32:19Tactile bonding?
00:32:21Yes.
00:32:22It's quite beneficial for fetal development.
00:32:25Come over here and place your hands on her belly.
00:32:29Doctor, is that really appropriate?
00:32:32What's inappropriate about it?
00:32:34This is what husbands do.
00:32:39Okay.
00:32:40I'm sorry tonight.
00:32:53Did I hurt you?
00:32:54No, no.
00:32:55It just feels strange.
00:32:59Like this.
00:33:00Top to bottom.
00:33:01Left to right.
00:33:02Gentle strokes.
00:33:04Got it?
00:33:09Got it.
00:33:11Do this once daily, five to ten minutes each.
00:33:16You can sit up now.
00:33:25So, everything good with the baby?
00:33:27Any special instructions I should know about?
00:33:30Nothing.
00:33:31Nothing, no.
00:33:32The doctor did say that the baby is developing beautifully, and there's nothing to worry about.
00:33:39Good news, then.
00:33:42Before I forget, the Rossi family's daughter is having her birthday celebration next weekend, and we should all attend.
00:33:51The Rossi family?
00:33:53Technically, they're our business rivals, but social niceties must be maintained.
00:33:59And she has had an embarrassing crush on Luca since they were little children.
00:34:05Mom, please.
00:34:07Miss Sofia Rossi has arrived unannounced.
00:34:11She shows up without calling?
00:34:13How gauche.
00:34:15Should we send Ava upstairs?
00:34:16No, no, it's fine.
00:34:17I'm here.
00:34:18We can just...
00:34:22Good evening, Mrs. Mancini.
00:34:24Luca!
00:34:25I came to personally deliver my birthday invitation.
00:34:27Okay.
00:34:31Luca, who is this woman?
00:34:34Luca, who is this woman?
00:34:35Hey, hey, hey.
00:34:36Rossi's family lack of manners never disappoints me.
00:34:40Luca Mancini, how dare you speak to me like that?
00:34:43Miss Rossi, right?
00:34:45I've heard so much about your family.
00:34:49I'm Ava, Marco's wife. Marco was Luca's brother.
00:34:56Oh, okay.
00:34:58I thought you were carrying Luca's baby.
00:35:00That's good, because we're nice.
00:35:02I came all this way to bring you that, and this is how you welcome me?
00:35:06Don't disappoint me at the party, darling.
00:35:09Wear something sharp.
00:35:12Yes.
00:35:22See if there's any connection between that pregnant woman and Luca.
00:35:26I'm not buying this whole sister-in-law act for one second.
00:35:29You got it.
00:35:30You look so handsome.
00:35:32Well, well, well.
00:35:33It looks like my stubborn son has good taste after all.
00:35:35Luca did an excellent job selecting this gown.
00:35:36It is perfect for you.
00:35:37Luca picked this?
00:35:38Uh-huh.
00:35:42I've never been anywhere this fancy before.
00:35:45I might embarrass you guys.
00:35:46Oh, don't even worry about it.
00:35:47You are my pride and joy.
00:35:49Besides, Luca will be with us the whole time, and he'll make sure everything runs smoothly.
00:35:56Luca?
00:35:58What about her shoes?
00:36:00Are you?
00:36:01This is where you can use a yarn.
00:36:04I've never been anywhere this fancy before.
00:36:06I've never been anywhere this fancy before.
00:36:09I might embarrass you guys.
00:36:11Oh, don't even worry about it.
00:36:12You are my pride and joy.
00:36:14What about her shoes? How could you forget something so basic?
00:36:44Right. Thank you. No problem. I just don't want you to fall.
00:37:08Who's that with Mr. Mancini?
00:37:10She's clearly pregnant. Do you think that's Mr. Mancini's baby?
00:37:14I had no idea he was even married. Must be his mistress.
00:37:18How shameless.
00:37:19Everyone, I would like to introduce Ava Mancini, my eldest son Marco's wife.
00:37:26Marco's wife? She's stunning.
00:37:31This is my birthday party! I'm supposed to be the center of attention, not some pregnant woman!
00:37:37Maybe we shouldn't cross a scene here.
00:37:42It's fine. She's always like this.
00:37:46We didn't mean to steal your spotlight. An apology simply isn't enough.
00:37:51Since you're Luca's sister-in-law, why don't you entertain us all with a performance of some kind?
00:37:57Look! She used to deliver food for a living!
00:38:00Waitress? Retail clerk? Cleaning lady?
00:38:03What could someone with her background possibly perform for this grab?
00:38:06Ava, how does this piece go again? I'm completely lost here. I've forgotten everything that you've told me.
00:38:24There's no way she could actually play. She's just a nobody from nowhere.
00:38:29He has to be setting her up.
00:38:31Even Miss Mancini is smiling. Just waiting for her to crash and burn.
00:38:36I was just playing for the baby. I think he recognized the music you were playing for us earlier.
00:39:01Well, maybe you should teach me sometime. Properly. I'd like to play for you both.
00:39:10Um, because Mom did tell me to look after you, so it's the least that I can do.
00:39:16There, and there.
00:40:01They're definitely more than in-laws.
00:40:06Look at the way they play together.
00:40:09If I can't have him, I'll destroy them both.
00:40:18Yeah, I always enjoy these type of events.
00:40:20Me too.
00:40:21That's how it's good.
00:40:22From Miss Russell.
00:40:24The continents.
00:40:25Cheers.
00:40:30Sir.
00:40:31That drink is almost certainly drugged.
00:40:33Obviously.
00:40:34Is the Rossi family making a move against us?
00:40:36These tensions have been simmering for years.
00:40:39Should we respond preemptively?
00:40:45Do nothing.
00:40:46You just need to focus on protecting Ava.
00:40:50We'll see what they have planned.
00:40:51Darling, you look tired.
00:41:00I don't think all this excitement is good for your condition.
00:41:03Why don't you try to find Luca and let's get you home.
00:41:05Thanks.
00:41:06Sofija's bedroom.
00:41:14Sophia's bedroom. Why is Luca's phone in there? And why am I jealous?
00:41:44I've wanted Luca for years. And then you waltz in and get his attention in weeks? You won't
00:42:02look so innocent when everyone sees you in bed next to your dead husband's brother.
00:42:07This isn't exactly how you wanted it. Not at all. This isn't convincing. Unbutton their
00:42:12clothes. Sal, position them closer together. Make it look more intimate. Perfect. Let's
00:42:29go. Our masterpiece is complete. Now we just have to bring in an audience.
00:42:42I expected much more than just this juvenile prank from my business partner.
00:42:49Eva, wake up. Eva. Eva.
00:43:04Eva.
00:43:05Eva.
00:43:06Oh my God. What happened to us? This is bad.
00:43:26If anyone sees us like this, they'll immediately assume the worst. Luca, wake up. Okay.
00:43:48You're acting like we had some tort affair. We didn't do anything wrong, so why are you
00:44:01worrying? I'm your late brother's widow and I'm carrying his child. If anyone sees us like
00:44:06this, the Mancini family name won't be destroyed. Okay. Okay. So Mancini name is what you're concerned
00:44:15about. Is that it? Hey, hey, hey. You haven't answered me.
00:44:23Thank you all so much for coming today to celebrate me. But I do have some rather important information
00:44:30to share with you all. I have just discovered Luca Mancini in a rather compromising position
00:44:38with his brother's pregnant widow. In my bedroom. Can you let go? They're coming. Come on.
00:45:00Here, I got this one. Wait, stop. Watch. They're right there. If we walk through that door, we'll
00:45:06walk right into their trap. Okay, then what's your brilliant idea? Yes, ma'am?
00:45:10Um, let's go through the window. We can climb down. Whoa, whoa, whoa, no. I'm afraid of heights.
00:45:18You're what? Sorry. I just didn't realize the great Luca Mancini had fears like the rest of us.
00:45:26Yeah, you know, that's one of my fears and I don't advertise it, so deal with it.
00:45:31What the hell's do? I see. Where are these cheaters you promised to expose?
00:45:37Keep it down, you idiot. You don't want to wake them. I mean, we don't want to alert them
00:45:43to give them a chance to escape. They're coming. Let's go. Let's go. Okay.
00:45:49Hurry, hurry. No, no, no. Don't run. We have to catch them in the act first.
00:45:57Are you insane? Your house is on fire. Who cares about the gossip? Let's get out of here.
00:46:02No, no, no. No. I'll help everyone leave afterwards. But first, let's get a look at them. Come on.
00:46:06Oh, hi. What the hell do you think you're doing? I am so sorry. It was an accident, please.
00:46:34Okay? Yeah. The staff prepared everything for you and there's hot water in there.
00:46:46And what about you? We'll just be out here, taking guard for you. Now go on. It's warm.
00:46:54Thanks.
00:47:24Damn it.
00:47:28What is it?
00:47:29Uh, Miss Rossi is demanding to see you, sir. She's quite insistent.
00:47:34Okay. Let her run.
00:47:35You set off the fire alarms and completely scared away my guests. You've ruined my birthday celebration.
00:47:44Hey! You will take full responsibility for what you did. The drugging, the setup, all of it. And if you ever threaten Ava again, directly or indirectly, I will end the Rossi family from this city permanently.
00:48:10You're a monster. That's her in there, isn't it? Ava? Your dead brother's wife? How dare you?
00:48:18Get your hands off of me! Do you know who I am?
00:48:21I am?
00:48:37Luca?
00:48:38Luca?
00:48:47Luca?
00:48:48It's me, Wicker.
00:48:50Ava?
00:48:51Ava, you're so close, is this a dream?
00:48:56Luca?
00:48:57Hmm?
00:48:58Oh!
00:49:00Luca, I'm your brother's wife.
00:49:03So this isn't a dream.
00:49:06Ava, I've had feelings for you for Saul.
00:49:11And I've tried to keep them a secret, but I can't keep them any longer.
00:49:17And now you know my two secrets and by family code,
00:49:22I have to silence the person who discovers my weaknesses.
00:49:27Luca, let me go.
00:49:29No, no, no, but I can't silence you because, Ava, I have fallen in love with you.
00:49:34Oh, God, that's not funny.
00:49:38Look, I've never been more serious.
00:49:42Look, Ava, every time I come around you, I feel myself slipping.
00:49:48And my feelings have crossed that line months ago.
00:49:53Stop, stop, just stop.
00:49:56I'll forget this ever happened.
00:49:58No, Ava.
00:50:00I want to take care of you.
00:50:02And the baby.
00:50:04For the rest of my life.
00:50:13Luca, hi.
00:50:15Luca, what's going on? Why isn't Ava home?
00:50:25What's going on here?
00:50:27Mom, I think...
00:50:28Nothing.
00:50:30My clothes were dirty, so Luca prepared for me a shower and clean clothes.
00:50:35Oh, thank goodness.
00:50:37The last thing we need is for you to catch pneumonia.
00:50:40Yeah, I know.
00:50:41Ava, I think that we should probably...
00:50:44Luca, it's almost Marco's birthday.
00:50:49Let's visit his grave.
00:50:51He's your brother and my husband.
00:50:55And we don't want to betray his memory.
00:50:59Oh, you poor thing, you must be utterly exhausted.
00:51:02Let's get you home.
00:51:04These Rossi's are nothing but trouble.
00:51:07We need to accelerate our plans against them.
00:51:21Marco...
00:51:23I miss you.
00:51:24I feel so lost without you.
00:51:34Would you hate me...
00:51:36If you knew I had feelings for your brother?
00:51:43Ava, are you in there?
00:51:52Ava, are you there?
00:51:55I meant everything that I said today.
00:51:58And I want to help you get through this.
00:52:00And I want to protect you.
00:52:02Marco and Mom...
00:52:04They would both understand.
00:52:08Ava, I love you.
00:52:24I understand how difficult this is.
00:52:28Your loyalty for Marco...
00:52:30And your concern for my mother.
00:52:31That is the compassion that...
00:52:34That's the reason I fell in love with you.
00:52:39There's 30 million dollars on this credit card.
00:52:42And the pin number is your birthday.
00:52:44I've been through webs and flows...
00:52:47This goodbye felt like the end...
00:52:50Can't deny, I can't pretend...
00:52:53That this fire burns again...
00:52:56Illuminating rain...
00:53:00I feel alive...
00:53:02One more time, our worlds collide...
00:53:05Watch them circling in the sky...
00:53:07We are magnetic sides...
00:53:12Wait for me.
00:53:14No one loves me like you do...
00:53:17Thought that you and I were through...
00:53:20The baby's development is right on track.
00:53:30Perfect, actually.
00:53:33Has your husband been doing those tactile bonding exercises I showed you?
00:53:37Doctor...
00:53:39Actually, he's not exactly my...
00:53:42No need to be embarrassed.
00:53:44The way that man looks at you is something special.
00:53:50Now face each other.
00:53:53Helena, take her hands.
00:53:55Deep inhale.
00:53:57And lean into each other.
00:54:00Using each other's weight to support you.
00:54:04Come up.
00:54:10On the exhale, do a gentle squat.
00:54:16And then share and embrace.
00:54:20You have anything?
00:54:22You have anything?
00:54:29Who exactly are you welcoming home, dear daughter-in-law?
00:54:33I was just...
00:54:35Talking nonsense.
00:54:46I'll get it.
00:54:51Miss...
00:54:53Flowers from Mr. Mancini.
00:55:20I wonder if he's doing well out there.
00:55:29Like a nervous look on your face when you're starting to think that you're talking too much.
00:55:35I like how we just met, and I'm not even slightly afraid to be opening up.
00:55:40To be opening up.
00:55:45Hello?
00:55:46Ava?
00:55:47I'm outside at the gate.
00:55:49Security won't let me in.
00:55:55Mom, what are you doing here?
00:55:57I missed you terribly, sweetheart.
00:55:59I just wanted to check on you and the baby.
00:56:05Look.
00:56:07Fresh oranges.
00:56:09Just pick today.
00:56:11You need the vitamin C for the baby's development.
00:56:13I'm on a very carefully monitored diet.
00:56:16You wasted a trip.
00:56:18Look.
00:56:20I know that you haven't forgiven me.
00:56:24But you have to understand.
00:56:26Derek and Sarah, I mean, they would have thrown me out on the street if I didn't go along with them.
00:56:33I mean, what choice did I have?
00:56:34That's not rehash the past.
00:56:38Of course.
00:56:40I picked these up for my grandchild.
00:56:43Aren't they precious?
00:56:46That baby that you're carrying is my family, too.
00:56:50I love them so much already.
00:56:53Look, I stood up for you to Derek, and he threw me out.
00:56:58I had absolutely nothing left.
00:57:04This card contains all the money I've saved.
00:57:12It's yours.
00:57:14But you have to promise me that you'll use it for yourself.
00:57:17Not a penny goes to Derek.
00:57:19Okay. I swear it.
00:57:21Not a cent to him.
00:57:23How much money are we talking about?
00:57:25$10,000.
00:57:28$10,000?!
00:57:30That's it!
00:57:31You're carrying the Mancini heir, and all they've given you is $10,000.
00:57:36That is my personal savings.
00:57:39I haven't asked the Mancinis for a cent.
00:57:41Okay, this is completely unacceptable!
00:57:45Everyone in this city knows that the Mancinis are loaded beyond belief!
00:57:50Come on!
00:57:51You need to milk this situation for all it's worth!
00:57:59Honey...
00:58:01I'm...
00:58:03I'm only thinking about your future.
00:58:06And your security. I mean...
00:58:08What happens if they throw you out once the baby arrives?
00:58:10I didn't marry into the Mancini family for their fortune.
00:58:15And you mention their money one more time, you'll never see me again.
00:58:20Understand?
00:58:22I understand, sweetheart.
00:58:24Mom won't say another word about it.
00:58:30$10,000?!
00:58:32That's it?!
00:58:33That's pocket change for them!
00:58:35She must be holding down on us.
00:58:39That ungrateful little brat!
00:58:41I tried everything!
00:58:43I couldn't squeeze another penny out of her!
00:58:45She's swimming in Mancini money, and we're here struggling!
00:58:49After what they did to my leg?!
00:58:51I should be getting millions!
00:58:53A few million?
00:58:55It's just the beginning.
00:58:56We've been thinking too small.
00:59:09I have good reason to believe that we have a common enemy.
00:59:12I think we should work together.
00:59:18Um, Miss Mancini has been sleeping well, sir.
00:59:20Uh, she got the prenatal vitamins you sent her, and they effectively reduced her morning sickness.
00:59:26And this morning, she ate half a slice of french toast, a half portion of scrambled eggs, two cherry tomatoes, and a glass of milk.
00:59:35And after some gentle persuasion from your mother, she also had a piece of steak for the iron content.
00:59:40Oh, it's good to hear that she's eating healthy.
00:59:42And then she finally attended the prenatal concert we arranged, and afterwards she spoke with one of the veganists about the compositions.
00:59:51Is it man or woman?
00:59:53Sir, per your instructions, they were all talented women. No exceptions.
00:59:56And, she actually mentioned you today.
00:59:59While making hot chocolate, she said to the chef,
01:00:02It's never quite as good as Lucas.
01:00:04She always knows what to say.
01:00:07I'll make her a batch right now, and we can have it delivered.
01:00:10Great. I'll arrange your private courier right away.
01:00:19Luca is almost finished with his business. Hopefully, he will make it home in time for the berth.
01:00:27Mrs. Mancini, it's terrible news. Luca's jet has been destroyed amid a flight heat. He's missing.
01:00:32What?
01:00:34I want every detail immediately.
01:00:35Yes, ma'am.
01:00:36Ava, breathe. Breathe. Don't panic. Don't panic. Luca has always been lucky. He's going to be fine. He will.
01:00:50Hello?
01:00:52I have Luca Mancini. $20 million cash for his safe return. No police, no family, no security team.
01:00:59You come alone, or he dies. You have 24 hours.
01:01:09Oh, Ava, are you okay? Who was that?
01:01:12It's nothing, nothing. I'm just dizzy. The baby. So, I'm going to go upstairs and lie down.
01:01:19I'm just lying down.
01:01:20Oh, my God.
01:01:21Here, get me.
01:01:22I'm just a little bit of a bag.
01:01:23I'm going to go upstairs and lie down.
01:01:25Oh, my God.
01:01:26Here.
01:01:27Here.
01:01:28Here.
01:01:29Here.
01:01:30Here.
01:01:32Here.
01:01:33Look up.
01:01:34Here.
01:01:35Here.
01:01:36Here.
01:01:37Here.
01:01:38Here.
01:01:39Here, here.
01:01:40Here.
01:01:41Here.
01:01:42Here.
01:01:43Here.
01:01:44Here.
01:01:45Here.
01:01:46Here.
01:01:47Ow!
01:01:48You okay?
01:01:49Derek?
01:01:50Where's Luca?
01:01:51Where's Luca?
01:01:52Don't worry about Luca.
01:01:53Worry about yourself.
01:01:54You okay?
01:01:57Derek?
01:01:58Where's Luca?
01:02:00Where's Luca?
01:02:01Don't worry about Luca.
01:02:03Worry about yourself.
01:02:05Yeah!
01:02:06With her as our bargaining chip, we can demand a hundred million dollars from the manchins.
01:02:29Easy.
01:02:30Mom, what are you doing?
01:02:33Mom, why are you doing this?
01:02:35Poor family.
01:02:36Why have you always treated me so terribly?
01:02:43Family?
01:02:44You are so pathetic!
01:02:47You just don't get it, do you?
01:02:50You're just some brat that Mom found on the street that she brought home to be our live-in servant.
01:02:55What are you talking about?
01:02:56You're an orphan!
01:02:59Not even your birth mother wanted you.
01:03:02Yeah, we brought you in.
01:03:04We fed you.
01:03:05We clothed you.
01:03:06And in return, your life belongs to us.
01:03:11Oh, and by the way, since we're being honest with each other right now, my whole leg injury, it's kind of my fault.
01:03:21But it was a great excuse to get you to basically give up your life and be our slave in all these years.
01:03:31You know what?
01:03:32Even though you're nothing but a bunch of orphan trash, you're actually very beautiful.
01:03:41So since we're giving up this whole brother-sister roleplay thing, I don't want to do something that I've wanted to do for a very, very long time.
01:03:56Stop!
01:03:57You're sick!
01:03:58Now let's just keep that pretty little mouth of yours quiet, shall we?
01:04:08You're alive!
01:04:09You're alive!
01:04:10You're okay!
01:04:11You're alive!
01:04:12You're okay!
01:04:13You're alive!
01:04:14You're okay!
01:04:15You're alive!
01:04:16You're okay!
01:04:17You're alive!
01:04:18You're mute!
01:04:19You're mute!
01:04:20Oh, my God!
01:04:21No, no, no, no!
01:04:22Stop!
01:04:23Stop!
01:04:24Stop!
01:04:25Ah!
01:04:26Come on!
01:04:27Oh!
01:04:28You're alive!
01:04:29Now look, you're alive!
01:04:31Oh, God!
01:04:32You're alive!
01:04:33You're okay!
01:04:34Oh, God!
01:04:36You're alive!
01:04:37You're okay!
01:04:39No!
01:04:40Ah!
01:04:41Ahh!
01:04:42Stop!
01:04:43Stop!
01:04:44Stop!
01:04:45Ah!
01:04:46My plane blew up!
01:04:48Ava gets kidnapped! This isn't a coincidence!
01:04:50Who are you looking for?
01:04:52Answer me!
01:04:58Hey, make them stop!
01:05:00He's your brother!
01:05:02You just told me I'm an orphan,
01:05:04so he's not really my little brother.
01:05:06You better tell me who your accomplices are,
01:05:08or he stops breathing.
01:05:10You two should be ashamed of yourselves.
01:05:12Can I see the way that you look at each other?
01:05:14He's your dead
01:05:16husband's brother!
01:05:18You're betraying Marco and his mother!
01:05:22Are you alright?
01:05:24Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
01:05:26Yeah, yeah.
01:05:28Your mom has been so kind to me
01:05:30and I dragged her into this mess.
01:05:32It's on my floor.
01:05:34Your mother-in-law took you in.
01:05:36She treated you like a daughter.
01:05:38She gave you everything that you could ever want
01:05:40and this is how you repay her?
01:05:42Are you still falling for her younger son?
01:05:44Have you already forgotten Marco?
01:05:46It is his grave?
01:05:48What is wrong with you?
01:05:50I want her as my daughter-in-law.
01:05:54First my eldest son's wife,
01:05:58and now my youngest.
01:06:00I want her.
01:06:02Objective then, and you'll lose your tongue.
01:06:04You couldn't have Luca, so you decided to try and kill him?
01:06:20Good thing he changed his flight plan at the last minute, hmm?
01:06:26Cross the Mancini's,
01:06:28and you cease to exist.
01:06:30Release me!
01:06:32My father will burn your empire to the ground!
01:06:34Don't you wonder why my son was gone all that time?
01:06:40Your family's power is already gone all that time.
01:06:44Your family's power is already gone.
01:06:48You two have risked everything to be together.
01:06:52I can see that Luca's devotion is absolute.
01:07:10You have endured far too much pain.
01:07:16It's time to let him take care of you.
01:07:18But, Marco, I made a promise to him.
01:07:24And Marco would want your happiness above all else.
01:07:30He will rest easier knowing that we are protecting you and your child.
01:07:38From this moment forward, I swear to you nobody will ever hurt you like me.
01:07:50Luca, you're bleeding.
01:07:54You gotta keep this clean.
01:07:57Yeah.
01:07:58Infections can get nasty.
01:08:02Okay.
01:08:04So you're saying that you care about me then?
01:08:06Shut up.
01:08:08Of course I care.
01:08:14Alright.
01:08:15Wait.
01:08:16I think he likes you.
01:08:30Yeah.
01:08:32Ava, I will take care of you.
01:08:38And the baby.
01:08:40Just like my brother would have.
01:08:42I brought some fruit for you and the...
01:08:52Luca.
01:08:53She's pregnant.
01:08:54Be gentle with her.
01:08:56I think maybe you should get some less.
01:08:57Okay.
01:08:58Oh, wait.
01:08:59What is it?
01:09:00I think I'm in labor.
01:09:01Oh, my God.
01:09:02Come on.
01:09:03Come on.
01:09:04Come on.
01:09:05Come on.
01:09:06Come on.
01:09:07Come on.
01:09:08What is this?
01:09:09Come on?
01:09:10Come on.
01:09:11Come on.
01:09:12What is this?
01:09:13Oh, wait.
01:09:14What is it?
01:09:15I think I'm in labor.
01:09:16wait what is it i think i'm in labor oh my god
01:09:31what is taking so long is something wrong she's gone into labor early have you two been intimate
01:09:37recently well we didn't exactly i mean it not completely i warned you to be careful with her
01:09:44home so what can we do now the medication isn't working as we'd hoped there's another approach
01:09:51we could try yes yes we'll do anything money it's no object just help her some intimate touches can
01:09:59help her relax and feel better right here right here yes
01:10:09mom i can't i can't just whip it out
01:10:39i hope things are going smoothly in there they've never been together before never been together
01:10:57then how could she be the child is my late sons lucas brother
01:11:08doctor please
01:11:10one two three push one two three push one two three push push push push
01:11:34hey hey how are you feeling good you want something to eat
01:11:48i'm okay okay
01:11:54i thought this hospital was the best that money can buy i guess i was misinformed look
01:12:00i just don't want to see you in any more pain you would tear me apart
01:12:20luca
01:12:21uh remember to control yourself son let her recover first
01:12:38and have you decided what to name this little prince
01:12:41uh
01:12:47uh
01:12:49uh
01:12:55uh
01:13:01uh
01:13:03uh
01:13:05uh
01:13:07uh
01:13:09Look, little one, it's your daddy.
01:13:15Your real daddy.
01:13:22It's remarkable how much he looks like.
01:13:24Marco, I thought you had all the answers,
01:13:29and that you handle everything.
01:13:32And I promise to protect mom, the business, and your family.
01:13:41Our family.
01:13:46You know, Marco used to say that if you wanted to think about somebody,
01:13:51you would watch the dandelion, and if the seeds blew out easily,
01:13:55then they were thinking of you too.
01:14:02It's a radio.
01:14:23Miss, Mrs. Mancini's wedding gifts,
01:14:26the finest villas, the Mancini family jewelry,
01:14:30and finally, 30% ownership of Mancini group holdings,
01:14:36effective immediately.
01:14:43This ring has been in the Mancini family for seven generations.
01:14:48Passed from mother to daughter-in-law.
01:14:52Thank you, Monica.
01:14:57A perfect fit.
01:15:04A perfect fit.
01:15:17Now, I need the two of you to focus on your top priority.
01:15:23Um, top priority?
01:15:24Giving me a granddaughter to play with little Marco Junior.
01:15:29Mom, we're at a church.
01:15:33And there are witnesses.
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