Sharon asks Alice about her work – you’ve come a long way. After Cassie passed away, Alice decided to become the kind of woman who could be a Mother. She does what she can to help people out. Nick comes to report that the tire’s changed; both that and the drinks are on the house. Alice again expresses her thanks and thinks it sweet that Nick and Sharon still care about one another. She thinks about Cassie, dreams about her – she tells me the right things to do. Great seeing you guys again, Alice leaves Nick and Sharon track her.
Back on the patio, Reed has no problem hiding their relationship from his Mom but hopes Mattie’s OK with it. She is – and called her Mom a hypocrite over her friendship with Jordan. Reed likes Mattie’s idea that he play for just her sometime soon. Leaving, they pause to kiss. Hilary watches and smiles.
Mariah’s not looking queasy due to spin class, she feels like a terrible friend for not asking about Crystal. Don’t think that I don’t care – that kills me. Mariah didn’t ask because she felt she was respecting Tessa’s privacy. Tessa didn’t think she wanted to talk about Crystal until Noah asks (and she wouldn’t have Noah in her life if it weren’t for Mariah) After Mariah hits the showers, Sharon calls to summon Tessa to CL’s.
Continuing to track Alice (at CL’s) Nick and Sharon update Tessa and Mariah. Sharon thinks Alice might be ‘den Mother’ to these girls. She’s definitely capable of exploiting them. Or she could be selling titanium hip replacements to the nearest hospitals, Nick quips. Oh look – Alice has stopped driving, and she’s not at a hospital.
Now at home, Charlie knows his Mom’s not too upset that he didn’t make the football team. Maybe he will ask his Dad for advice on whether to join track. Lily’s left to reconsider sending a text to Jordan she’s in the middle of (gushing about what a fab day she had)
Jordan and Cane have words at the gym (about whether he’s being a ‘friend’ to Lily – or more) We just did a great photoshoot. Cane supports Lily’s dreams – that’s what married people do. But you’re separated, Jordan reminds – and who Lily talks to his up to HER, not you.
Alice stopped in a nice residential area – maybe it’s a doctor’s house, Nick suggests. Tessa wants to go confront her.
We can have a do-over, If you behave I can take care of you, Alice appeals to Crystal. Be good and I’ll be good to you. In tears, Crystal wants to stay – she doesn’t want to be sent away again. Also on the verge of tears, Alice wants that too – welcome home.
Charlie likes American Lit (because he can watch the movies instead of reading the listed books) He also has some photography questions for Jordan. Mattie? She’s at a nerdy after school club. Which one? Drama. Lily’s surprised – acting? No, doing research.
Mattie can’t risk being driven home by Reed – she’ll take the bus. See you soon? She hopes so. With a quick kiss, Reed leaves Mattie to be accosted by Hilary – is that your boyfriend? No? You always kiss random cute guys? As Mattie’s just about out the door, Hilary lets her know that she’s aware of her not being allowed to see Vikki’s son.
How do you know all that? Mattie’s surprised to hear that her Dad told Hilary (who totally sees her side) You don’t want to cross Vikki; she’s unforgiving – it’s smart to keep this relationship secret. Mattie doesn’t see this as Hilary’s business. We were family, Hilary reminds. Yes, she’ll keep Mattie’s secret.