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00:00Why don't we meet at my place?
00:02Tonight.
00:03At, say, six.
00:05At your place?
00:07Well, yeah. You need to see my furniture, don't you?
00:10Right. Of course.
00:13Is that okay with you?
00:16Mm-hmm.
00:17The spare key's under the mat, in case I'm not there yet.
00:19It's my fiancee's, but you can use it.
00:22I'll send you the address.
00:23Great. I will see you...
00:30How did you even know I was pregnant?
00:32A woman always knows.
00:35Do you mind if I have to kill you, Zoe?
00:42Blake! Blake!
00:44You're pathetic.
00:45You really think my son would give up his status as a surgeon to be with you?
00:49Mom!
00:52I trusted you.
00:55Don't bother calling for help.
00:57The maids already know where to dump you, Bonnie.
01:07Quigley!
01:08Hey.
01:09Why don't you pick up?
01:24911. What's your emergency?
01:25That night, I died.
01:33Or at least, a part of me did.
01:36But that was only the beginning of a love story I never thought I'd live to tell.
01:44Because I wasn't the only one who survived.
01:47Thankfully, Max survived.
01:49Hey, Mom.
01:51But shortly after his birth, Max was diagnosed with leukemia.
01:56He'd been in and out of hospitals ever since.
02:02Hey, sweetie.
02:04We brought you both dinner.
02:06Oh, thanks, Mom.
02:08Thanks.
02:09How's Max?
02:10Uh, you know, he's good.
02:12Just sleeping. Needs to rest.
02:14What's wrong?
02:15He just keeps asking if he's ever gonna have a dad.
02:18Why don't you just tell the real father to show up?
02:21Whoever he is.
02:22Why don't you take Zoey out with you to Honest Bar, as you're always going to?
02:29No. I don't need my older sister babysitting me.
02:33Well, thank you. I know you're just trying to help, but...
02:37I don't feel comfortable going around dating people when my son isn't here.
02:41Of course.
02:42When he's cured, I'll have more time.
02:44Zoey could never forget that face.
02:46It was Blaine Dexter.
02:48The father of Max.
02:50And somehow, he was now working in the same hospital where her son was being treated.
02:58Who is that?
03:00Hi.
03:01Excuse me.
03:02Who is that?
03:04Oh, that's Dr. Dexter, our new surgeon.
03:07Great, yeah. Is he single?
03:09Sifa.
03:12Hey, I really appreciate you two for visiting.
03:15I'm just feeling so tired.
03:18Can we go?
03:19Sure, sure, sure.
03:22Zoey couldn't believe that out of all the hospitals in the city, this is the one Blaine worked at.
03:28She knew she had to protect herself and Max.
03:31It was for Max's own good.
03:33But how long could she avoid Blaine before he finds her out?
03:38Zoey had always said she'd find love when Max was cured.
03:42But she was starting to worry.
03:44What if that day never came?
03:47Hello?
03:49Hello?
03:51Earth to Zoey.
03:53Sorry, I'm so out of it.
03:54Well, you better focus, girly. I hear there's a big new project coming down the pipeline.
03:58But you didn't hear that from me.
04:00Seriously?
04:01Mm-hmm. Big hot shot with tons to spend.
04:05I really hope Talon finally gives me a chance. I really need that commission.
04:10Max's hospital bills.
04:15Talon Taylor Designs. Corey speaking.
04:20Zoey, it's for you. Your sister's in the hospital.
04:23What?
04:26Hello?
04:29Yes, yes, of course. I'll be right there.
04:33My sister injured herself last night trying to get the attention of some guy.
04:37Shocker.
04:39Cover for me?
04:40Always.
04:41It seems like no matter what,
04:43Zoey just can't seem to escape the hospital.
04:46Ziva, what happened?
04:48Did Linda call you?
04:50Yeah, she said you were throwing yourself at some guy.
04:53Was not. I was dancing and I tripped.
04:57Besides, now the hot surgeon can save my life.
05:00Are you even injured?
05:02Maybe. Maybe not.
05:04Let's let the doctor decide that.
05:06Ziva, you can't just waste this doctor's time. What is wrong with you?
05:09Had, I knew you were going to be a buzzkill about this.
05:11Okay, you know what?
05:12Get up. We're going home.
05:14Hi, Miss Fuller. Sorry to keep you waiting.
05:17Your brain scans came back.
05:19I'm sorry. I didn't realize you had a guest. I can come back.
05:21No, no, no, no, no. Come on in.
05:23I was just going to ask for you.
05:25Perfect.
05:27Look, I don't see any cause for concern on your scans, so I think we can release you.
05:32What? No.
05:34I mean, I'm telling you there's something wrong.
05:38I don't feel right.
05:39There must be other tests you can do, right?
05:44Let's take a look.
05:46How about this light with your eyes?
05:53It was him.
05:54The man Zoe had loved all those years ago.
05:57And the same one who happens to be the father of her sick child.
06:03Okay.
06:06Would your friend here be able to drive you home?
06:08Home?
06:10Oh, God.
06:16I got you.
06:17It's really not that.
06:18No, no.
06:22Zoe forgot how magnetic Blaine's touch had always been.
06:25I should do it.
06:26How he could ignite so much inside her simply through his hands.
06:31You can let go of my hand now, Zoe.
06:34Oh, yeah. Sorry.
06:40Okay, well, Ziva, I think we'll have you transferred to another unit.
06:44Another unit?
06:45No, I don't want another doctor. I want you.
06:48I need to focus on the patients who actually need me, okay?
06:51And Ziva, word to the wise, even if I wasn't engaged,
06:55Ziva, word to the wise, even if I wasn't engaged,
06:59your little trick wouldn't have worked.
07:01I don't condone being with a woman who abuses my trust.
07:10Zoe kicked herself for having false hope.
07:13Of course Blaine had moved on.
07:15Why can't you let me have anything for myself?
07:18You're not supposed to be here, Ziva.
07:20What is your deal with him anyways?
07:22Why was he so cold to you?
07:23Zoe didn't know how to tell Ziva about her complicated history with Blaine.
07:28That he was the man that fathered Max.
07:31But now was not the time or place.
07:36I don't know.
07:37Okay, well, if you're just gonna suck up my attention, then you can leave.
07:44Bye.
07:45Thanks.
07:46Yeah.
07:47Bye.
07:50Hello?
07:51Zoe, hey, it's Talon.
07:52Are you still at the hospital?
07:54Courtney mentioned you had a family emergency.
07:56Is everything alright with Max?
07:58Yeah.
07:59Yeah, actually, it wasn't Max this time.
08:02It was my sister.
08:04But don't worry, I can be back at the office later.
08:07No, no, no, no, it's fine, Zoe.
08:09You work enough as it is.
08:11But I am emailing you right now a proposal for a new client.
08:18Big budget, big everything.
08:21Think you can handle it?
08:23Me? Seriously?
08:25Seriously. Seriously.
08:26He wants to meet tonight at 6pm at Waterford International's restaurant.
08:33Yeah, I'll be there.
08:38Finally, some good news.
08:46Things were finally looking up for Zoe at work.
08:52But she had no idea this dinner would be a brush with fate.
08:58Reservation under the name Fuller?
09:00No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
09:02You've got to be kidding me.
09:04No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
09:07Please don't see me, please don't see me, please don't see me.
09:16Talon Interiors, this is Zoe speaking.
09:18Are you joining me for dinner or not?
09:31You are my new client.
09:36And you are my new interior designer.
09:39I can call my boss and have him put somebody else on the project, given our history.
09:45That might be best.
09:47Don't be silly.
09:49We can be adults, right?
09:52Besides, I know how talented you are.
09:59Okay, well then, let's just dive right in, huh?
10:03Thought it might be a good idea to start getting your input with what you envision for your home.
10:07Honing on the mood.
10:09Going for your space.
10:14Let's eat first.
10:18Hm?
10:20Whatever you say.
10:22Boss?
10:24Were you always this testy?
10:28Always.
10:30Neither could deny it.
10:32The chemistry between them was electric.
10:35I thought that the wood made a nice contrast with the lighter colors.
10:39I really like the wood textures here.
10:41You're definitely onto something.
10:43I thought the textures were really interesting.
10:45Hm.
10:53Oh.
10:55I'm sorry if I'm overloading you.
10:58We definitely don't have to figure out everything tonight.
11:00I just...
11:01No, it's not that.
11:04What is it?
11:07Why didn't you ever call, Zoe?
11:11Excuse me?
11:13Why did you leave?
11:16So suddenly, I mean, I had no idea where you went.
11:18How could she tell him the truth?
11:20She had to protect herself.
11:22And Max.
11:23She couldn't get wrapped up in the Dexters again.
11:30I'm so sorry.
11:33Hello.
11:35Yes, of course.
11:36Have her prep for surgery. I'll be right there.
11:39Is everything okay?
11:41It will be.
11:44I guess we'll have to continue this conversation further at another time.
11:55As Zoe watched Blaine leave,
11:57she wished she could have explained everything to him in that moment.
12:01But she couldn't put Max at risk.
12:04Besides, patients needed his healing hands.
12:08She remembered when they healed her from her own terrible accident all those years ago.
12:13Oh, I'm not...
12:15I'm sorry. I can come back.
12:17It's okay. I, um...
12:19I'm kind of struggling with his, um...
12:25Do you mind if I help?
12:31What's your name?
12:33Zoe.
12:34Hi, Zoe.
12:36I'm Dr. Dexter.
12:38You can call me Blaine.
12:40As Blaine fastened Zoe's gowns,
12:43a shiver ran down her spine.
12:45How's that feel?
12:47Um, yeah.
12:49Good, I guess.
12:53How's that?
12:58Um...
13:00It's perfect.
13:02Blaine could feel something between Zoe and him.
13:05But he had to maintain professionalism.
13:13Oh!
13:14Oh, hey.
13:15You okay?
13:17Yeah, um, sorry.
13:19You seem nervous.
13:20No, no, no. It's just, uh, probably the accident.
13:23Yeah.
13:24Well, I think as a precaution, we should have you stay here another day.
13:28Will you be my doctor?
13:31Yeah.
13:32You don't like me?
13:35No, it's not that.
13:36I just, I don't want to, um,
13:39take you away from other patients that might need you more than me.
13:43Well, something tells me that you need mine.
13:46Little did he know,
13:47this same man would get pregnant only ten months later.
14:01Blaine was engaged.
14:03Why was he paying for dinner?
14:05And offering his private number?
14:07What could he want from her?
14:10I can't believe we lost him.
14:12I really thought he'd pull through.
14:24You seem distracted.
14:28Oh, hey, sorry.
14:30Yeah, I wish we could have saved him too.
14:34You know, for a moment there, I thought I saw light on in you, Blaine.
14:37Thinking about your fiancée?
14:39Nope. Just distracted.
14:41What were you thinking about?
14:43Don't be ridiculous.
14:53I'm sorry.
14:55I'm sorry. I was just playing and my ball got away.
14:59Are you a doctor?
15:01I am.
15:02You look strong.
15:03Like a superhero.
15:05What's your name, kid?
15:06I'm Max.
15:08What's your name?
15:09I'm Dr. Blaine Dexter.
15:11You can call me Dr. Blaine.
15:13Oh, you're the brain surgeon with the penthouse downtown.
15:17And your family's loaded.
15:19You live in Moorpark, don't you?
15:22Are you a detective?
15:23Oh, the nurses want to marry you.
15:26Are you single?
15:28Actually, I have a fiancée.
15:32What's wrong with having a fiancée?
15:34It's just, if you were single, I would have introduced you to my mom.
15:39My grandma always says she needs a good man to take care of her.
15:43And you look like a good man.
15:45Are you her matchmaker?
15:47She used to be married, but now they don't live together anymore.
15:51I'm sorry to hear that.
15:52So if I fall asleep one day and never wake up again, she'd be all alone.
15:57Well, then let's just hope that doesn't happen, okay?
16:01Who is your mom, anyways?
16:02Max?
16:03Max, I've been looking for you everywhere.
16:05Let's get you to your room, okay?
16:07Let's go.
16:09What's wrong with the little guy?
16:11Leukemia.
16:13His whole family's been tested, but we haven't found a match for a bone marrow transplant yet.
16:18Bye, Dr. Blaine.
16:20Blaine felt his heart ache at Ramona's answer.
16:23He knew how difficult it was to find that kind of donor.
16:28Max!
16:30There you are. Where'd you go?
16:32You have to stay in your room, you little troublemaker.
16:35Well, he struck up a friendship with the hot surgeon, Dr. Dexter.
16:44Hey, Max, sweetie, go in. I'll be right there.
16:49Ramona, Dr. Dexter cannot know who Max is.
16:53He can't know his last name. He can't know that he's related to me, okay? Do you understand?
16:57Zoe, what's going on?
16:58Please, just promise me.
17:02I promise you.
17:04Okay.
17:17Hi.
17:19No need to sit. Just wanted to check up on where you're at with Blaine Dexter.
17:24Okay.
17:26Dinner was great.
17:28He had to leave early on a hospital call, though, so now we're currently...
17:32Moving forward, as they should be.
17:35Right, Zoe?
17:37We cannot mess this deal up.
17:39Understood?
17:41Yes.
17:42I am on it, boss.
17:45That's what I like to hear.
17:56PHONE VIBRATES
18:04Hello?
18:06Hi, it's me. Zoe. Zoe Fuller?
18:10This was impossible. How could Zoe be expected to work for him, given their history?
18:17Given... everything.
18:21Look, I know you may not want to work with me, but you're a very important client to us,
18:25and I would like to see this deal through, so I would appreciate if you could...
18:28Why don't we meet at my place?
18:31Tonight.
18:32At, say, six.
18:34At your place?
18:36Well, yeah. You need to see my furniture, don't you?
18:39Right.
18:41Of course.
18:42Is that okay with you?
18:45Mm-hmm.
18:46The spare key's under the mat, in case I'm not there yet.
18:48It's my fiancee's, but you can use it.
18:51I'll send you the address.
18:52Great.
18:53I will see you...
18:58...tonight.
18:59Zoe had almost forgotten Blaine was engaged.
19:02She knew she had to be strong.
19:04She had to move past her fears.
19:07You got this.
19:08But she had no idea that her darkest fears...
19:12But she had no idea that her darkest fears just might come true.
19:17Dr. Blaine Dexter, please.
19:19It's his mother. I need to speak to him immediately.
19:24Of course, this is his house.
19:28Suddenly, Zoe was dizzy.
19:30What was she doing?
19:32How could she meet with Blaine alone, after what Blaine's mother had done to her?
19:38She cursed herself for forgetting to eat today.
19:41Her mother was right.
19:43She wasn't taking care of herself.
19:47You again.
19:49I thought I got rid of you the first time.
19:51Catherine, please leave me alone. I'm just trying to provide for my son.
19:54You mean your illegitimate baby that you had with my son?
19:59Did you really think you could weasel your way back in?
20:03No.
20:07I will kill you.
20:09Make no mistake.
20:11If you try to get close to Blaine, I will end your life.
20:18But suddenly, in her hallucination,
20:21Zoe thought of Max and the life she wanted to provide for him.
20:26Screw you, Catherine.
20:28Zoe decided right then and there
20:30she wasn't going to let the Dexter family dictate her life.
20:34You can't scare me anymore.
20:36I'll show you who Zoe Fuller really is.
20:38But what did Zoe just walk into?
20:40Will Blaine stay with his fiancée, despite his growing feelings?
20:44And when will Zoe run into her attempted murderer, Catherine Dexter, again?
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