Lizzie decides to give up on love, Beth decides to go out with Coop, Frank and Olivia both kiss Natalia, Bill decides its time to find Phillip.
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Previously - Lizzie and Beth arguing about Beth’s affair with Coop. Emma’s presentation begins. Lizzie leaves with Cyrus and Bill is shocked. Emma says the name of her presentation is My Two Mommies. Olivia is not sure what to say.
At the Spaulding Mansion, Lizzie is in her room when she looks at her diary.
A voice over has Bill telling how he wants to make her worst experience beautiful. Lizzie reads the exact same words in her diary.
She rips her diary apart and tosses it in frustration.
Bill and Billy are at Towers. So Bill peeked in Lizzie’s diary again to help her? Billy seems puzzled by this idea.
Bill says that Lizzie doesn’t believe in him anymore.
Bill doesn’t have anything to hold on to so he read her diary to see if there was any hope. He kidnapped her to help her? Bill wanted to prove to Lizzie she can still trust him. By kidnapping her? Bill admits it wasn’t his most brilliant plan. It didn’t work at all. Can Bill really blame Lizzie for being ticked at him? Bill not sure what to do next. Alan is taking Lizzie to New York. Alan is going to break the last piece of Lizzie’s heart that Bill hasn’t touched. She will be shattered.
At the Spaulding Mansion, Lizzie is chatting with Roxie and explaining to her that she can’t come on the trip.
Roxie would get airsick. Lizzie says she’s probably going to be travelling a lot with business so it’s best if Roxie has a real home now. Lillian walks in. She can’t believe that Lizzie is giving up on Roxie.
Coop is going through the recycle bucket at Company looking for his manuscript.
Buzz walks in. Coop asks if Buzz has seen it. Coop says there is still a chance there. Buzz says that Coop should go with his first instinct and trash the manuscript and his affair with Beth.
Coop looks at his father. Coop says he can’t stop it now that it’s in motion. It’s going to keep going. Coop remembers that he has a copy of the manuscript in his hard drive upstairs. Beth shows up then as Buzz is looking at his son.
Buzz questions what it is going to take to knock some sense into his son. Coop smiles at Beth.
Emma’s presentation begins at the school’s Family Day. Olivia and Natalia smile as they hold hands.
It’s called my two mommies. Emma explains that it’s great having two of them. Olivia is her first mommy.
She’s always busy working but not to much not to see Emma. She’s smart and beautiful. Emma's teacher smiles knowingly.
Parents look at each other then Olivia and Emma.
Natalia is beyond touched by Emma’s words. Olivia has a weird feeling.
Emma is happy that she lives in the house she does. Natalia is her second mommy.
It’s cool having fun with her mommies. Emma’s other mommy Natalia has a son Rafe who is in prison right now. Emma sees him as her big brother just like Ava is her sister. She loves her whole family especially her two mommies. Emma smiles at Olivia who attempts to cover her reaction as she looks at the other parents. Natalia can’t help but smile and grasp Olivia’s hand.
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Only Love Can Save the World, Only Love . . .
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The teacher says thanks to Emma for her wonderful presentation as the other parents clap.
Olivia and Natalia walk up to Emma. Emma says it was a surprise right. Olivia agrees with that. Emma says it gets even better. All the presentations are going to go on the internet for everyone to see. Natalia is so proud of Emma. She would love to stay but she has to go. She gives Emma a huge kiss. Olivia silently pleads for her to stay as Natalia leaves. Just then the teacher walks over to Olivia.
Coop walks over to Beth in Company as Buzz watches.
Beth suggests going outside and talking. Coop agrees all he has to get is his dark glasses and hat so nobody will recognize him. Coop tells Beth to stop hiding their love.
Buzz knows about them. Everyone does. Beth says wait until Alan comes home from New York.
So what happens then? Will she pretend to be happy with him? They have a great life together why wait until Alan to come home before they make their affair public. Coop tells Beth to stop being scared. He has a table registered for them tonight at Towers. Should he just cancel or is she ready to join him? Coop says this is the turning point of their relationship. She just needs to catch up to him. He’s been waiting for her to make a choice. Beth says she can’t do that. She wishes it was so easy. He doesn’t have kids. He doesn’t have to deal with the judgement. Coop saw her kid. Does she really want the same path for Lizzie or is she going to stand up for all of them. Is she going to show Lizzie that there is a better way outside of Alan’s shadow?
Frank walks in just then and sees the heated conversation between Beth and Coop.
Beth leaves. He will see her later at Towers. A clueless Frank asks Buzz if Coop has seemed a little off the last couple of weeks? Buzz shakes his head. He questions what Frank is going to do about Natalia?
At the Spaulding Mansion, Lizzie tells Lillian that she has Roxie’s collars and toys packed.
Lillian tries to tell Lizzie that this is wrong. Lizzie can’t take care of Roxie the way she should. Roxie should go to a good home with a huge yard and a little girl that will love her. Lillian says that Lizzie should be honest with herself.
Roxie is just a symbol of Lizzie’s broken heart. Is she going to let Bill take everything from her? Roxie is a symbol of Lizzie’s lost hope for love. Lizzie is a Raines woman as much as a Spaulding. She can’t box up her heart and push it aside like Alan does because she’s hurt. Beth and Phillip feel their emotions. Lizzie agrees but says they feel it too strong. So, she’s going to get rid of everything that makes her feel any love? Lizzie says she has to our these feelings will consume her and she will go crazy.
Can Lillian just take Roxie for her? Lillian agrees for now. Lizzie leaves the room to pack.
Bill tells Billy at Towers that he’s tried everything to help himself and get his memory back.
He’s not sure how to help Lizzie. Billy says that Lizzie is a Spaulding. They lash out when they are hurt. Bill says the problem is in all of this Lizzie will be the one that will get hurt the most unless he can figure out how to stop Alan. Billy needs to go talk to Lizzie. Billy is not Lizzie’s father. Bill agrees but Lizzie cares about him just as much. Billy tells his son that love still matters. They both can not give up on it. Billy leaves to find Lizzie.
Emma’s teacher is talking with Olivia at the school.
Olivia tries to explain that she and Natalia are not like the presentation. They are not.
The teacher says the school supports diversity from all it’s families. It was touching watching Olivia and Natalia hold hands during Emma’s presentation. All the parents saw their love. It’s a good thing. The teacher tells about her cousin who recently got married to his partner. Olivia says that she is not that type of partner with Natalia but the teacher doesn’t hear her because another parent comes over. The teacher leaves and Olivia takes a huge swig of her drink as she contemplates what the teacher said.
Frank attempt to explain to Buzz at Company that he doesn’t want to push his relationship with Natalia.
Push? What push? He’s done nothing. Frank has a plan. He doesn’t want to rush it. Rush it? The pyramids were built quicker than Frank’s attempts with Natalia. Frank is just giving Natalia space.
Buzz says that true love happens. It can be crazy and sexy. Frank is wigged out talking about sex with his dad. Buzz says that real love can be true, good and lasting but you can not hesitate. You can’t wait. Frank has to go for it with Natalia. Just then Natalia shows up and says she needs Frank’s help.
Beth arrives him and asks if Lizzie has left yet. Beth needs to talk to her.
Lizzie shows up and is all bristles around her mother.
Lizzie has to catch a plane. She can’t chit chat. What is Lizzie doing with Roxie’s things? She’s sending her away to a new home. Beth is shocked. Lizzie can’t do that. Lizzie says she can’t listen to her mother. Lizzie leaves.
Lillian is outside in the park with Roxie when the dog takes off.
Roxie runs to Bill.
Bill is happy to see the little dog. Lillian says that Bill has to do something.
Lizzie is stronger than he thinks. How is she doing? She’s leaving town to prove to herself that she can do this. Bill says he can’t do anything to change her mind.
He’s out of tricks. Lillian suggests no tricks for a change. How about the truth? Lizzie is leaving Roxie behind and giving her away. Bill is stunned that Lizzie would give Roxie away. Lillian explains that Lizzie is pushing everything away. She’s disconnecting from her life in attempt not to feel anything. Bill says he blames himself. Lillian just wants the real Lizzie back? What about Roxie? Lillian is going to call a vet to see if he can find a good home for her until Lizzie comes home. Bill tells Roxie he’s sorry she’s got the short end of the stick. If it is any consolation he’s in the same dog house as well. Bill says he’ll take Roxie for Lizzie until she gets back.
Lillian agrees and leaves. Bill and Roxie go for a run.
Lizzie returns to find her mother in the living room still.
Lizzie asks where Beth has been keeping her boy toy. Beth tries to reason with her daughter.
She knows that Lizzie is hurt but to give Roxie away? Roxie will have a good home with a little kid that will love her. Lizzie asks again where Beth and her boy toy meet. Beth tells Lizzie to stop. Coop hates that they are sneaking around. It was Beth’s choice. Lizzie gets it so Beth feels empowered and Alan gets shafted .Isn’t love grand? Beth tries to explain. So the cheating is Alan’s fault?
Beth says that if she stays with Alan she is cheating all of them not just herself. Beth can’t go back to that life with Alan. She wants to show Lizzie to stand up on her two feet. Lizzie tells Beth to save the description. Lizzie has seen plenty. Beth looks at her daughter and leaves just as Billy shows up.
He can see that Lizzie is hurt from her words to Beth. Good, it at least shows she still has a heart but for how long.
Natalia explains to Frank what happened with Rafe at the prison. The doctor should have known better. She wants to make sure Rafe gets the best treatment.
If Frank doesn’t mind her asking again, could he try to get Rafe to Cedars so he can be treated better. He may even be able to see a specialist. She hates putting him on the spot. Frank says it’s fine. He wants her to put him on the spot. He wants to be the man she can count on.
Natalia isn’t sure. She doesn’t want to push him. Frank says push him. Frank leans in and kisses Natalia who recoils at his kiss.
Frank pulls back and sees Natalia’s reaction.
He says he’s sorry. He just got caught up in the moment. Right. She’s sorry if she gave him the wrong impression about their friendship. Frank says it’s not her fault for anything. Maybe she shouldn’t ask him to help her so much. Frank says let him still help. Natalia awkwardly thanks him. Frank turns to head back into Company. Natalia leaves. Frank watches her.
Olivia is at Towers drowning her confusion in a martini.
She eyes some young guys over at the bar. She mentions that one of them has a nice butt.
It’s the proper thing to say right since she likes men. The guy asks what she said. Olivia just laughs.
Bill is playing with Roxie in the park when Beth sees him.
Bill is not a dog kidnapping. He’s taking care of Roxie until Lizzie comes back.
Does Lizzie know? Beth can tell her for him.
Beth laughs and says she’s not talking with her daughter that much lately. Lizzie has shut down because of her doubts. Bill knows that Beth was the first one to think that he kidnapped Lizzie. Beth says she’s sorry that she judged him. Bill says just because he’s taking care of Roxie doesn’t mean he still didn’t kidnap Lizzie. Beth says she can’t believe in her heart that Bill would have done that to Lizzie. Bill wishes that he and Lizzie had the same faith. Beth tells Bill to be patient.
Roxie calls out to agree. Beth leaves. Bill looks at Roxie and says she’s got the right idea. He just has to be patient. Lizzie will come around.
At the Spaulding Mansion, Lizzie tells Billy not to lie to her.
She knows he’s her to try and talk to her about Bill. He’s trying to kick some sense into her. Billy says the one thing he’s sure about is that love doesn’t make sense.
Lizzie says love is just a joke. Love can’t fix anything. Billy says that people are so busy living today that they forget tomorrow. Love is an investment. It’s a gamble. Lizzie says that love is an illusion. Is that true then why are those bankers in the unemployment line but willing to take a chance again?
Lizzie says she believed in Bill when nobody else did. What does she have to show for it? When will it finally be the time to say that Bill has hurt her enough and she can walk away.
Love is the biggest risk and investment. Love is the best thing if you can get it right. Why isn’t Billy in love? He drank away his chances. What’s Lizzie’s excuse for running away from love? Lizzie leaves and heads to her bedroom. She finds Roxie's pillow and starts sobbing.
Buzz is in Company when Frank walks back in.
Frank say sure it was great advice. Buzz knows. Frank didn’t hesitate. Buzz says that is great. It was so great that it backfired on Frank. He kissed Natalia. Buzz cheers. Frank says wrong.
Natalia looked at him like he smacked her with a wet mackerel. She couldn’t get out of there quick enough. Frank crashed and burned. Frank says he has some advice for Buzz. The next time he has some crazy scheme look in the mirror and tell himself. Keep Frank out of it. Frank leaves.
Natalia arrives home at the farmhouse. She’s surprised to find Olivia on the couch.
Olivia says that Emma had to head back to class. The teacher had great things to say. What about Frank? He was helpful.
Olivia says that is great. Frank really likes Natalia which is good. She doesn’t have to resist him anymore. She could do worse right? Natalia questions what is going on. Olivia says all Natalia has to do is bat her brown eyes and charm Frank and he’ll do anything for her. The guys love that when Natalia charms them.
Olivia suggest they go to Towers together and charm the guys. So she went there? Olivia must be feeling better. She is after seeing al the merchandise there. She was checking out the guys. The teacher can come along and see how they really are. Does this have to do with Emma’s paper. Bingo. It was a great paper. All the parents loved it. They sure did since the school is all about diversity. It’s not about that. They are more. It’s not what the parents and the school were thinking about them. Natalia can’t be that naïve and not see what the other parents and teachers were suspecting?
Coop is at Towers waiting for Beth to show up. She’s late. The waiter comes over and suggests the bill. Coop says no and smiles when Beth shows up.
Beth is sorry she kept Coop waiting. Coop says some things are worth waiting for.
The waiter walks over and asks Beth when Alan will be showing up? He won’t be. Coop pulls the chair out for Beth. Do they want some menus or will they be waiting? Coop says they can wait. They have all the time in the world to be together. Would she like champagne? Beth would love some.
Beth and Coop hold hands.
Lizzie is in her room at the Spaulding Mansion as she finishes crying.
She is Elizabeth Spaulding. She needs to pull her act together. There are not going to be any tears over Beth, Bill or Roxie. She is stronger than that. She can be anything that she wants to be.
Bill and Billy are talking at the Beacon.
Billy says he struck out. Bill says he was the last shot at getting through to Lizzie. Alan is going to win again. Billy says he can see Lizzie turning into a pint sized Alan Spaulding. Billy says that it takes a Spaulding to take down a Spaulding. Bill says that is a great idea.
Billy needs to watch Roxie for him for a bit. Bill has an idea. Billy can just drop Roxie off at his room.
Bill arrives at Cedars and tells Rick that he needs to know where Phillip is and now.
Olivia is laughing at the Farmhouse.
How can Natalia not see how the other parents see them? The presentation was a great hit. So they are different?
Not quite the word Olivia would use but Natalia is getting there. They weren’t upset about Rafe. Olivia says that is not what upset them. They see them as not Tarzan and Jane but Jane and Jane. So they see them as partners? They are with work and at home. When Olivia gets better they can do more work. Olivia say they see them as close partners. Really close.
Natalia knows that they both act as mothers to Emma. Olivia says that they think they love each other. They do in their own way.
Olivia shakes her head does she have to spell out the words. Olivia moves in and passionately kisses Natalia.
She melts in her arms then pulls back shocked by the implications.
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Natalia questions that they think they are a couple? Right. Lizzie sees Beth and Coop at Towers canoodling.
She rushes off. Coop follows.
The teacher is telling Natalia she is sorry that she got the wrong implication from the paper. Olivia is heartbroken by what Natalia is telling the teacher. Lizzie slaps Coop across the face in the elevator. Coop questions if Lizzie feels better now?
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