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00:00:00I used to live in a quiet, convenient world, of thought spirals and internal panic.
00:00:07But when the pipe in my apartment broke, suddenly all the sounds I'd been drowning out
00:00:12came bursting to the forefront.
00:00:14The suffocating boyfriend.
00:00:16The heroic neighbor who saves me from spiders.
00:00:20And evidently, the new role as his fake girlfriend.
00:00:24But what happens when an unexpected living arrangement turns into unexpected chemistry,
00:00:30and the walls you've built to protect yourself begin to crumble at the touch?
00:00:48See? I told you it looked better here, didn't I?
00:00:51Yeah, yeah, you're right.
00:00:53Of course I'm right. I know what's best for you, baby.
00:01:02Oh, that's work. Gotta go.
00:01:04Oh. Okay.
00:01:06What?
00:01:08Oh, um, nothing. It's just...
00:01:10Well, I thought you said you took the day off so you could help me move in.
00:01:14Well, you know if I don't work, then I don't get paid.
00:01:17And if I don't get paid, how am I supposed to afford those fancy dinners I take you out on?
00:01:20Right.
00:01:22Speaking of...
00:01:24As of next week, we'll have been dating a whole year.
00:01:28Maybe we could do something.
00:01:30Well, we've been going out on dates for about a year.
00:01:34That's what I said.
00:01:36That's not exactly what you said.
00:01:38I mean, you're not looking for anything serious, right?
00:01:41What?
00:01:43Well, I mean...
00:01:45I mean, I'm trying to start my business, and you're waiting on a phone call from the library.
00:01:49I think that we're good as is.
00:01:52I mean, we don't have to put a label on anything.
00:01:55Right, babe?
00:01:57Yeah, right. Yeah.
00:02:00Okay, well, I gotta go, so I will see you later.
00:02:15Adam!
00:02:20Oh, shit.
00:02:25Perfect.
00:02:27Wonderful.
00:02:38Okay.
00:02:41Okay.
00:02:45Ma'am, I need you to stop what you're doing and put your hands in the air.
00:02:49Hands above your head.
00:02:51What the hell?
00:02:52Ma'am, if you don't cooperate, I'm gonna be forced to grab you.
00:02:54No, no, no, wait, wait. I'm not breaking in. This is my apartment. I live here.
00:02:56Strike three.
00:02:58What are you doing? Oh, my God!
00:03:01I'm arresting you for breaking and entering.
00:03:03Oh, my God! This is my apartment, you lunatic! I live here!
00:03:08Do you have documentation to prove that?
00:03:10Yeah, check my phone. The lease is in my email.
00:03:13All right, we'll see about that.
00:03:15Email, huh?
00:03:17Where do I look?
00:03:18What do you mean? It's right at the top.
00:03:20Huh.
00:03:22Oh, would you look at that.
00:03:23Okay, can you uncuff me now, please?
00:03:26Bye.
00:03:34For the record, credit card works better.
00:03:44Welcome home.
00:03:46Who are you?
00:03:47Jake, apartment D.
00:03:50Nice to meet you, neighbor.
00:03:52And you are?
00:03:55Noel.
00:03:56Pleasure, Noel.
00:03:57Well, if you need a cup of sugar or a free card, you know where to find me.
00:04:02How about an apology?
00:04:04For what?
00:04:06Protecting and serving, that's kind of my job.
00:04:09Oh, so your job is being an impulsive asshole who goes around cuffing innocent people?
00:04:23See you around, neighbor.
00:04:24You wish, asshole.
00:04:32Jerk. Who the hell does he think he is?
00:04:36You're under arrest.
00:04:38I live here.
00:04:45Hi, Aunt Shelly.
00:04:47Jakey, I'm so glad you answered.
00:04:49Yeah, I just wanted to check in with you.
00:04:51I miss you. It's been so long.
00:04:53I miss you too, Aunt Shelly.
00:04:54Jake, I know these past few years have been hard for you, but your parents wouldn't want you to live this way.
00:04:59You're practically a recluse at this point.
00:05:02I'm fine, Aunt Shelly. Really.
00:05:04How about I come by? I can bring this lovely woman you need to meet.
00:05:07She's the daughter of my friend from Swim Aerobics.
00:05:10No, don't do that. I'm actually seeing someone.
00:05:14You are?
00:05:16Yeah, I didn't want to say anything.
00:05:18I didn't know if it was serious, but she just moved in, so no need to set me up.
00:05:24Well, I can't wait to meet her. I'll pop by sometime.
00:05:27No, don't do that. She's shy.
00:05:29Nonsense.
00:05:40Aunt Shelly, I have to go.
00:05:48What are you doing in here?
00:05:49I heard screaming. I thought you were in trouble.
00:05:51So it's okay for you to break in, but not me?
00:05:53Listen, I only came to help, but clearly you don't need me, so I'll just leave.
00:05:57Wait, wait, wait.
00:06:00There's a spider.
00:06:08Is that what all the fuss was about?
00:06:11Yeah, I just can't.
00:06:13Here, I'll escort him out.
00:06:27The spider now lives in a tree outside your window.
00:06:32I thought you were gonna, um...
00:06:37Truce.
00:06:42Look, I'm sorry about earlier.
00:06:44Honestly, I thought you were trying to rob the place, and my training kicked in.
00:06:55Yeah, Truce.
00:06:58You were right, though. I was being an asshole.
00:07:01Usually, when I'm cuffing the innocent, it's consensual.
00:07:10You're cute when you're flustered.
00:07:12I'm not... I'm not flustered.
00:07:16You sure about that?
00:07:24Um, I'm seeing someone.
00:07:26Congratulations.
00:07:28Okay, yeah, so stop flirting.
00:07:30Me? Flirting?
00:07:32I'm just being friendly.
00:07:34Oh, we're friends now.
00:07:36I would say so, yeah. I saved your ass twice in less than 24 hours.
00:07:40God, however can I repay you? You want a loan? A kidney?
00:07:44Actually...
00:07:45Seriously? That was a joke.
00:07:47Would you pretend to be my girlfriend?
00:07:50What?
00:07:53Look, um, my aunt's coming to town, and I might have accidentally told her I'm seeing someone.
00:08:00So you lied.
00:08:01Potato, patata.
00:08:04So what do you say?
00:08:05I just told you I'm seeing someone, and you're a complete stranger. Why would I do this?
00:08:09I'm not a stranger, though. I'm your neighbor.
00:08:12You're friendly.
00:08:13Handsome.
00:08:15Charming.
00:08:17Charitable.
00:08:18Lock-picking.
00:08:19Lock-picking, yeah.
00:08:24Look, you would really be doing me a solid.
00:08:26It's a long story about my aunt.
00:08:28She's really worried about me.
00:08:30She thinks I've given up on love or whatever.
00:08:32Have you?
00:08:35Well, that's not the point.
00:08:37Look, I just want to give her peace of mind.
00:08:39All you have to do is come over for one dinner, tell one little white lie, and that's it.
00:08:45You're not hurting anyone.
00:08:47Please?
00:08:49You'd be making a really wonderful woman very happy.
00:08:53She's like a second mother to me.
00:08:55I don't want to disappoint her.
00:08:57One dinner?
00:08:59One dinner.
00:09:04Fine.
00:09:06Great.
00:09:10Am I interrupting something?
00:09:17Adam, um, no, this is, um, this is my neighbor, Jake.
00:09:22Yeah, he was, um, helping me with a spider.
00:09:25Babe, I told you a million times, just kill it.
00:09:28I don't...
00:09:29If you need help, you can call me.
00:09:32Right.
00:09:34Well...
00:09:36I should probably go.
00:09:37That's a good idea, Jake.
00:09:44I'll see you later, Noah.
00:10:04Hey, Taylor.
00:10:05Reynolds.
00:10:08I'm Reynolds today.
00:10:09Why so formal?
00:10:11I reviewed your closing numbers, and they're not where they should be.
00:10:13We need you getting through more cases per month.
00:10:15I'm working as fast as I can, boss.
00:10:18No.
00:10:19You're fixating all your time on this robbery case.
00:10:22And the chief told you to lay off it.
00:10:26It's not just one robbery case.
00:10:28There's a string of them, and I'm sure there are more.
00:10:30It's not just one robbery case.
00:10:32There's a string of them, and I'm sure they're all connected.
00:10:34And proving that would make you feel like the big hero.
00:10:37It's not about my damn ego, Taylor. It's about justice.
00:10:39Well, I can't run a department that doesn't meet quota.
00:10:46Are you sure you're not singling me out for any particular reason?
00:10:49Excuse me?
00:10:51Are you implying something, Officer Reynolds?
00:10:53I'm not implying anything at all.
00:10:57That's what I thought.
00:10:59Now get back to work.
00:11:17Oh my god, Jake. I am so sorry.
00:11:19You know, this building has gotten a lot more interesting since you moved in.
00:11:23Are you okay?
00:11:25I'm fine. Seriously, I'm fine.
00:11:30Um, I can get the coffee out.
00:11:32Don't worry about it.
00:11:34No, please, please, let me help. I'm really sorry.
00:11:36Just, uh...
00:11:38Yeah, come to my apartment. It'll just take a few minutes.
00:11:42Whatever you say.
00:11:44Okay.
00:11:52You know...
00:11:54I can just bring this over to you after if you want to, you know...
00:11:57Get changed.
00:11:59I miss the magic you're working.
00:12:01I don't think so.
00:12:03It's just baking soda, white vinegar, and water.
00:12:06Works every time.
00:12:09You work at a dry cleaners or something?
00:12:11No.
00:12:14I work in a bookstore.
00:12:16You know, the one down on Main Street?
00:12:18How do you like it?
00:12:20Um, it's not exactly my dream, but, uh...
00:12:23It's close, I guess.
00:12:25What's the dream?
00:12:29I just got my MLIS degree to be a librarian.
00:12:33I want to be an archivist.
00:12:35Research how to print children's books at a university library.
00:12:39Specific.
00:12:43How do you get a job like that?
00:12:45Turns out it's not easy.
00:12:47Hence the bookstore.
00:12:50Ahem.
00:12:53Well...
00:12:55If you ever change your mind about careers, you have an excellent future.
00:12:59Stay in removal.
00:13:01You're flirting again.
00:13:04Can't a friend compliment another friend?
00:13:14I think that's your door.
00:13:16Hey!
00:13:18Are you home?
00:13:20I should go.
00:13:25Thanks again.
00:13:45What are you doing here?
00:13:47Who are you? Why are you shirtless?
00:13:49Don't worry about it. What are you doing here?
00:13:51I wanted to apologize for earlier.
00:13:53I know you had a rough day, and...
00:13:55Like I said, I can't keep you on that robbery case without the Chief's permission, but...
00:14:00Maybe I can help take your mind off of it, you know?
00:14:03The way I used to.
00:14:07Taylor, we can't do this.
00:14:10Sure we can. We have. Many times.
00:14:18I'm sorry.
00:14:25Nothing strange.
00:14:27We tried.
00:14:30We're alright for each other.
00:14:32I can't give you what you want.
00:14:34You don't want me?
00:14:36I don't know what I want, Taylor.
00:14:41I never do.
00:14:44You're an asshole.
00:14:46I'm just being honest.
00:14:47Those are not mutually exclusive traits!
00:14:49You know, you can't close yourself off forever, Jake.
00:14:53One of these days you're gonna wake up and realize just how lonely you are.
00:14:57Look, Taylor. I'm sorry. I really am.
00:15:01I hope we can still be professional about all this.
00:15:04Look, I know you don't want a relationship, Jake Reynolds.
00:15:08But I will be the girl that changes your mind.
00:15:11Just you watch.
00:15:16I'm sorry.
00:15:34Hello, Mr. Saunders.
00:15:36Noelle, I need you to dust the top of the bookshelves today.
00:15:40Yes, sir.
00:15:43What an excellent use of my time and talent.
00:16:01Hi. Sorry.
00:16:03I just meant to take my over shirt off.
00:16:06Um, would you mind putting me in the direction of...
00:16:09Health and fitness? That great.
00:16:14I was actually looking for Toni Morrison.
00:16:17But it's good to know I come off as totally insufferable.
00:16:22Oh my god. I'm so sorry. I assumed.
00:16:26Has anyone ever told you not to judge a book by its cover?
00:16:32Toni Morrison is right there.
00:16:35Thank you. I appreciate it.
00:16:38I'll get it this way.
00:16:43Hey, what's up, babe?
00:16:45I got the book that you wanted.
00:16:48Alright.
00:17:07Hey.
00:17:17Hello?
00:17:18Hey. Hey, sorry. I know you're at work, but um...
00:17:21I just heard from the university...
00:17:23I'm sorry, Noelle. I can't talk right now. I'm busy.
00:17:26Right, yeah. Um, okay.
00:17:28But maybe we could get a drink after work or something.
00:17:31I think it's going to be a late night. Rain check?
00:17:38My god. I'm definitely getting a drink.
00:17:43Oh, fuck.
00:17:48What the hell?
00:17:55Oh, fuck.
00:17:57Okay.
00:18:07Where is it?
00:18:10Oh, come on.
00:18:20Noelle?
00:18:31Why are you in my apartment? Trying to break in again?
00:18:34Actually, this is my apartment.
00:18:37Because I'm really tired. I cannot entertain right now.
00:18:40I know. We're going to get you home.
00:18:42I am home.
00:18:44Not quite.
00:18:46Can I take you to your place?
00:18:52You smell good.
00:18:54Thanks.
00:18:56Come on, let's go.
00:18:58Oh, I got you.
00:19:00Oh, my god. You're really strong.
00:19:03I'll try.
00:19:12Noelle, this is my apartment.
00:19:16You can stay here tonight, though.
00:19:20My hero.
00:19:22Okay. Okay. Okay.
00:19:26None of that.
00:19:28You don't want to kiss me?
00:19:30You don't like me?
00:19:34I do want to kiss you.
00:19:37But not right now.
00:19:39Why not?
00:19:41Well, because you're extremely drunk.
00:19:44And also, you have a boyfriend.
00:19:47I don't have a boyfriend.
00:19:50Boys don't boyfriend me.
00:19:53What about that guy I met?
00:20:04What?
00:20:12Good night, Noah.
00:20:33Good night, Noah.
00:20:36Good night.
00:21:03Good night.
00:21:06Good night.
00:21:31You've been really doing some great work.
00:21:33You should be proud.
00:21:35Keep it up.
00:21:36Damn it.
00:21:38What's got you so worked up?
00:21:40Nothing. It's nothing.
00:21:42Seriously, Jake, that case wasn't assigned to you.
00:21:45There's another robbery on Main Street.
00:21:47They've got to be connected, Taylor.
00:21:51Let me take a look.
00:21:58Did you check for prints on that banister?
00:22:00No, just the front door.
00:22:02I mean, they might match the ones from last week.
00:22:05Good catch, Taylor.
00:22:07I'll get someone to run the prints.
00:22:10I'll do it.
00:22:12You get back to your caseload.
00:22:15Is this punishment for the other night?
00:22:17Punishment? We'll be reporting you to the Chief.
00:22:20Now get back to work, Reynolds.
00:22:22You're assigned work.
00:22:33Who is it?
00:22:36It's me.
00:22:38Come on in.
00:22:41Hey.
00:22:43Hey. How are you feeling?
00:22:46So, I'm just coming by to say that I'm sorry about last night.
00:22:52Don't worry about it.
00:22:54Yeah, I'm honestly not sure how I even got into your apartment, but...
00:22:58Thank you for letting me sleep on your couch.
00:23:01Anytime.
00:23:03For the record, I did try to get you back to your own apartment.
00:23:06Oh, my God. That was a mess.
00:23:08You should have thrown me out.
00:23:11Actually, you were kind of cute.
00:23:16No. Oh, God. No way. No.
00:23:19So, you don't remember anything?
00:23:26No. No. God, isn't that embarrassing?
00:23:30Okay, so, um...
00:23:32I'm gonna retreat to my apartment in shame now. Bye.
00:23:37Hey, I'm making burgers.
00:23:41Want one?
00:23:43Really?
00:23:45They're good hangover food.
00:23:51Mmm.
00:23:53Yeah, that's amazing.
00:23:55It tastes just like the ones my mom used to make when I was a kid.
00:23:58She a good cook?
00:24:00Yeah, she was.
00:24:02I'm sorry.
00:24:04Oh, it's okay.
00:24:06I mean, she passed about ten years ago, but...
00:24:08Before she got sick, she loved cooking.
00:24:11Burgers, yes, but...
00:24:13She also made this pound cake and put this amazing fruit compote on it.
00:24:18I'm sorry.
00:24:19I tend to ramble, as you probably noticed.
00:24:22I'm just impressed you can talk about all this.
00:24:26It was a long time ago.
00:24:28Took a while, but, um...
00:24:31Now I like talking about her.
00:24:34Makes me feel like she's still here.
00:24:40I, um...
00:24:42Lost both of my parents as well.
00:24:45Both of them?
00:24:48Yeah, I don't talk about it much.
00:24:52You can tell me.
00:24:54If you want.
00:24:57It's, uh...
00:24:59Kind of a...
00:25:01Heavy story.
00:25:04Hey, it's alright.
00:25:19Um...
00:25:22Thanks for cooking.
00:25:25Anytime.
00:25:27Um...
00:25:29Would your, um...
00:25:31Would your pretty friend be okay with us having dinner?
00:25:35I didn't realize you met Taylor.
00:25:37Yeah, I know. I saw her in the hallway the other day.
00:25:41She's beautiful.
00:25:43Yeah.
00:25:44Is she your girlfriend?
00:25:47No, she isn't my girlfriend.
00:25:49We work together.
00:25:54We were friends with benefits.
00:25:58But that was a long time ago.
00:26:07What about your guy friend?
00:26:10Oh, Adam?
00:26:12I gotta say, I don't love the way he speaks to you.
00:26:16Is he always so...
00:26:17Protective?
00:26:18I was gonna say controlling.
00:26:20Especially for someone who isn't your boyfriend.
00:26:26Yeah.
00:26:28It's complicated.
00:26:34What was that?
00:26:41First pipe!
00:26:42Oh my god!
00:26:43Get some towels!
00:26:45Yeah, it was crazy.
00:26:47The super says there won't be water or power for at least a week.
00:26:50Maybe two.
00:26:51Jeez, that sucks.
00:26:53Do you need a place to stay?
00:26:55Yeah, that would be great, Adam.
00:26:57A buddy of mine from work, he has a guest house.
00:26:59I'll give you his contact info.
00:27:02Right, right. Thanks.
00:27:04Of course, babe.
00:27:05I told you you could call me anytime you need help.
00:27:09I soaked up most of the water, but they're gonna need to completely rip out most of your plumbing.
00:27:14Can't catch a break, huh?
00:27:17Do you have some place to go?
00:27:19Yeah, I'll figure it out.
00:27:21Don't worry about me.
00:27:23I'm definitely gonna worry about you.
00:27:25You can't stay here.
00:27:26No, I'll be fine.
00:27:28Look, I don't want to be weird, but I have a second bedroom.
00:27:32And I'm gonna need a place to sleep.
00:27:34Look, I don't want to be weird, but I have a second bedroom.
00:27:39Do you want to stay with me?
00:27:41Really?
00:27:44What are friends for?
00:27:50Here we are.
00:27:53I really hope I'm not imposing.
00:27:55Not at all.
00:27:57Seriously, make yourself at home. The place is all yours.
00:28:00Bathroom's right down the hall.
00:28:03Do you have everything you need?
00:28:07Yes, thank you.
00:28:11I can't believe you're coming to my rescue yet again.
00:28:25Can I go?
00:28:29Good night, Jake.
00:28:33Good night.
00:28:39Oh, sorry. I thought you were sleeping.
00:28:41All good. Need anything?
00:28:43Oh yeah, I just wanted a glass of water.
00:28:47Want a beer, dude?
00:28:50Nah, I'll wind up.
00:29:03What are you reading?
00:29:05Case files. It's been a string of burglaries.
00:29:08Hopper House.
00:29:10That's what we call it when a burglary happens when the home or business is occupied.
00:29:14This one actually happened at a clothing store on Main Street.
00:29:18Not too far away from where you work.
00:29:20Oh, jeez.
00:29:21I really want to catch this guy before someone gets hurt.
00:29:25What are you gonna do if you catch him?
00:29:28In the act, I mean.
00:29:30In the act?
00:29:34Here, let me show you.
00:29:37Okay.
00:29:41If you're being attacked, the first thing you need to do is stay calm.
00:29:46Now, let's say your attacker has a gun.
00:29:51In that situation,
00:29:56you're gonna want to do two things.
00:30:01First thing,
00:30:04and then get him off balance.
00:30:09Good, that was really good.
00:30:11Yeah?
00:30:12Yeah.
00:30:13You're a quick learner.
00:30:15Oh, you're a good teacher.
00:30:19Sorry, I'm probably crushing you.
00:30:22I don't mind.
00:30:26Right, right.
00:30:28Mr. Complicated.
00:30:34Yes, thank you for the lesson.
00:30:36It was good.
00:30:38Okay, weirdo.
00:30:41You want another beer?
00:30:43Oh.
00:30:44No, I'm pretty tired.
00:30:46I think I'm gonna go read a book in bed.
00:30:48Sure.
00:30:49Okay.
00:30:50Goodbye.
00:30:51Goodnight.
00:30:59Knock, knock, knock.
00:31:06Cheeky!
00:31:07Aunt Shelly, what are you doing here?
00:31:09I told you I'd pop by.
00:31:13You must be the girlfriend.
00:31:18That's me.
00:31:19Oh, I'm so happy to meet you.
00:31:21I thought my nephew was gonna be alone forever.
00:31:25Alright, Aunt Shelly, let her breathe.
00:31:27Of course, of course. Silly me.
00:31:29Please, Aunt Shelly, take a seat.
00:31:32Can I get you a cup of coffee?
00:31:33Yes, please, dear.
00:31:35Hopefully your lovely girlfriend's manners will rub off on you, young man.
00:31:39Believe me, I'm working on it.
00:31:41I like her already.
00:31:51So, Noel, I want to know everything.
00:31:54What do you do, sweetie?
00:31:55I work in a bookstore.
00:31:56Oh.
00:31:57Don't be modest, babe.
00:31:58She has her M.I.L.S. degree.
00:32:00That's so impressive.
00:32:02I'm looking for jobs at university libraries.
00:32:05I want to make a real contribution to my field.
00:32:07Ever since my favorite book went out of print when I was a kid,
00:32:10I've just been obsessed with researching and archiving.
00:32:13You don't have to explain it to me.
00:32:14Practically the whole family's in academia.
00:32:17You should have seen Jake's parents' library.
00:32:20It was enormous.
00:32:21What was the book called?
00:32:23The Runaway Sardine.
00:32:24I've been looking for it for a long time, but it's impossible to find.
00:32:27Oh, I love that book.
00:32:29I used to read it to Liam Oliver all the time when he was growing up.
00:32:32Oh, that's Jake's cousin, my son.
00:32:35You'll meet him at the wedding.
00:32:37Wedding?
00:32:39Jake, you didn't tell her about the wedding?
00:32:42Okay, well, this has been a very nice visit, but we have to go to work, so...
00:32:47Oh, of course.
00:32:49I'll see you after then.
00:32:50We can do dinner.
00:32:52What do you mean?
00:32:53Well, obviously I'm staying over.
00:32:55I came all this way.
00:32:57I'm going to stay a few nights with my nephew.
00:32:59Oh, don't worry.
00:33:00I won't crowd you lovebirds.
00:33:14This is fine, right?
00:33:16Yeah.
00:33:18She needs the spare bedroom, so...
00:33:24We can make a barrier.
00:33:37Ready?
00:33:38Yeah.
00:33:54So you think we convinced her?
00:33:56Yeah, definitely.
00:33:58Hey, lucky you.
00:33:59Didn't even have to kiss me.
00:34:01It wasn't so bad the last time.
00:34:03Last time?
00:34:18This is okay, right?
00:34:24No.
00:34:35No.
00:34:36No.
00:34:37No, stop.
00:34:40Just hold on.
00:34:45I really like you.
00:34:47It's just that...
00:34:48Oh, my God.
00:34:49I'm not rejecting you.
00:34:50I'm not.
00:34:52I like you a lot.
00:34:54You're smart, you're funny, and...
00:34:56I'm really attracted to you.
00:34:58What?
00:35:00It's just that, uh...
00:35:02I got a lot of complicated going on right now.
00:35:05And I don't want to mislead you.
00:35:08So I just want to be clear.
00:35:10If you're looking for something casual,
00:35:12I'm your guy, but...
00:35:16I can't give you anything else.
00:35:22Fuck.
00:35:26Why does this always happen?
00:35:29What?
00:35:32Men like me enough to want to be with me,
00:35:34but never to commit to me.
00:35:36No, that's not it, I swear.
00:35:38Oh, let me guess.
00:35:39It's not you, it's me.
00:35:42Yeah, they always say that, too.
00:35:45Uh...
00:35:51Good night, Jake.
00:36:04Detective Reynolds.
00:36:06I hate to admit it, but you might be right.
00:36:09What happened?
00:36:10There was another hit on a shop on Main Street.
00:36:12They robbed the shop and then went up to the owner's apartment.
00:36:14Goddammit.
00:36:15With no injuries or fatalities,
00:36:17the owner was just shaken up, that's all.
00:36:19We've got to stop this asshole.
00:36:21I'll keep an eye on it for today.
00:36:23I need you to show face at Smith's fundraiser.
00:36:25I'm supposed to stop good police work,
00:36:27do a piece on politician?
00:36:28You're so naive.
00:36:29This is how the world works.
00:36:31I'm not naive.
00:36:32I have ethics.
00:36:33Jake, I'm your superior.
00:36:36So if you know what's good for you,
00:36:38you'll shut your mouth and do your job.
00:36:44Sorry that Jake isn't here.
00:36:45Oh, I'm not surprised.
00:36:47He works too hard.
00:36:48Weeks will go by and I won't hear from him.
00:36:51That's why I had to ambush him this weekend.
00:36:55What's he working on?
00:36:57Uh, there's been a series of robberies.
00:37:00Hot prowls, he calls them.
00:37:01Oh, no.
00:37:02No wonder he's so obsessed.
00:37:05What do you mean?
00:37:06Did he tell you about his parents?
00:37:10He told me that they died.
00:37:15Someone broke into their home while they were asleep.
00:37:19My brother and his wife tried to stop them.
00:37:25Jake was the one that found them.
00:37:27Blood everywhere.
00:37:30He called 911.
00:37:33His poor parents never came back from the hospital.
00:37:38That's horrible.
00:37:40It was really tough on all of us,
00:37:41but especially Jake.
00:37:43I was so worried when he wanted to join the police force.
00:37:45It's such a dangerous job and he has a tendency to fixate.
00:37:51He's been through so much.
00:37:53Yeah.
00:37:56I'm just happy that he has you now.
00:37:59I was concerned that no one would understand him
00:38:02or he would avoid real relationships because of what happened.
00:38:08Now, what do you say we take a trip to the station and see our boy?
00:38:12Oh, I don't want to disturb him.
00:38:14You're his girlfriend.
00:38:15Of course he wants to see you.
00:38:18You know, I've got some work I've got to take care of at the bookstore,
00:38:21but I can take you if you'd like.
00:38:22Oh, thank you, sweetie.
00:38:26Jensen, could you pull up the file for me on the stolen semi-trucks, please?
00:38:31Well, hello, Taylor.
00:38:32I'm sure you remember me from the office Christmas party last year.
00:38:36I'm Jake's Aunt Shelly.
00:38:37Of course I remember you.
00:38:39Hi.
00:38:40Aunt Shelly.
00:38:42What are you doing here?
00:38:43Oh, thought I'd come say hi on your lunch break.
00:38:45Noelle dropped me off.
00:38:47I love your girlfriend, Jakey.
00:38:51Yeah.
00:38:53Girlfriend, huh?
00:38:55You haven't met her yet?
00:38:59I haven't had the pleasure.
00:39:06Another rejection, of course.
00:39:09Hey, stranger.
00:39:11Adam, hi.
00:39:13What do you think?
00:39:14Oh, yeah, they're beautiful. Thank you.
00:39:17I know you've had a tough week.
00:39:19Figured you could use some cheering up.
00:39:21Thanks, Adam.
00:39:23My buddy said that you never reached out to him about the guest house.
00:39:26Oh, right, yeah.
00:39:28Um, I figured something out.
00:39:31Oh, yeah?
00:39:32Where have you been staying?
00:39:33Uh, with Jake.
00:39:36Jake?
00:39:38Your neighbor, Jake?
00:39:40Yeah, is that a problem?
00:39:42Are you serious?
00:39:43You're staying at another man's house while we're dating?
00:39:47Oh, sorry.
00:39:48If I remember correctly, we're not dating.
00:39:52We're just going on dates, right?
00:39:54Noelle, see that's...
00:39:55No, no, you know what?
00:39:59I am done dealing with emotionally unavailable men.
00:40:02You can't give me what I want.
00:40:04And he can?
00:40:05No.
00:40:06No, but at least he's honest about it.
00:40:27Oh, I'm sorry.
00:40:28Oh, it's okay.
00:40:31All yours.
00:40:32Wait.
00:40:34I'm sorry about last night.
00:40:36It's okay.
00:40:38Really?
00:40:39Really.
00:40:40Helped me realize something, actually.
00:40:43What do you mean?
00:40:44You were right.
00:40:46I want a real relationship, and Adam was never going to give that to me.
00:40:50No matter how long I stuck around.
00:40:53You saw him today.
00:40:56Yeah, I did things.
00:40:59How are you feeling?
00:41:01Honestly?
00:41:05Amazing.
00:41:17What a cute little store.
00:41:20Oh, hello.
00:41:22Noelle, right?
00:41:23I'm Taylor.
00:41:24Yes, yes.
00:41:25Hi.
00:41:26Hi.
00:41:27Yes, yes.
00:41:28Hi.
00:41:29Hi, Taylor.
00:41:30It's nice to meet you.
00:41:31Can I help you find anything?
00:41:34I've been wanting to read this forever.
00:41:36Oh, good choice.
00:41:39I saw Jake's aunt Shelly at the station yesterday.
00:41:43Tell me why she called you Jake's girlfriend.
00:41:47Oh, um...
00:41:49Maybe you should ask Jake that question.
00:41:51I did ask him, and he avoided the question.
00:41:53Kind of like you're doing right now.
00:41:55I'm not avoiding anything.
00:42:00Sorry, I don't think I feel comfortable talking about this with you.
00:42:03Your last name's Harper, right?
00:42:06How did you know that?
00:42:07I'm a police officer.
00:42:09I have resources.
00:42:10Oh, so you use taxpayer money to look into me?
00:42:13Purpose of the job.
00:42:15Besides, you're moving in on one of my officers.
00:42:18I mean, it's only been a matter of weeks, and you're suddenly so friendly with his aunt,
00:42:23calling him a friend.
00:42:25Are you stalking Jake Reynolds, Noelle?
00:42:27Of course not. No, everything just sort of happened this way.
00:42:30Well, maybe you have a history of criminal activity,
00:42:32because I believe I received a report from another precinct
00:42:36about a Noelle Harper who was accused of embezzling from her previous job.
00:42:41Should I let your boss know about that?
00:42:44That's ridiculous. You can't just go making things up.
00:42:47Really? Is that your boss's office?
00:42:50Wait, why?
00:42:53Come on.
00:43:00Noelle, what's wrong?
00:43:03Taylor came into the bookstore today.
00:43:05She accused me of stalking you.
00:43:08Yeah, she was acting like she was your girlfriend,
00:43:10and that I was trying to get between you, and she got me fired.
00:43:15How?
00:43:16She pulled out her badge.
00:43:18She made up a story about a Noelle Harper who got in trouble for embezzling,
00:43:22and my boss believed her.
00:43:24I'll go down there and I'll clear all this up.
00:43:26No, don't bother. I mean, he was looking for a reason to fire me anyways.
00:43:30I haven't heard back from any of the libraries, and I don't know.
00:43:35I think I might just have to move back home with my dad for a while.
00:43:38No, Noelle. You can stay here as long as you need.
00:43:45You really are a great friend, Jake.
00:43:48Friend, yeah.
00:43:51Happy to help.
00:44:00Good morning.
00:44:04Oh, morning, Jakey.
00:44:06Good news for you lovebirds. I'm heading home on Friday.
00:44:09I know. It's devastating to you both.
00:44:11It is. We'll miss having you around.
00:44:14And I you, sweetheart.
00:44:16Thank goodness I'll see you both at the wedding soon enough.
00:44:19You're still going to come, right darling?
00:44:23What do you say?
00:44:25I'll be there.
00:44:27Great. It's a date then.
00:44:35Reynolds!
00:44:38A word.
00:44:47Don't start with me today, Officer Walters.
00:44:49Is that really a way to talk to your superior?
00:44:52Just leave me alone. Please.
00:44:54The robbery case file went missing from my desk.
00:44:56You wouldn't have anything to do with that, would you?
00:44:58You didn't run the prints like you said you were going to.
00:45:00Yeah, it's on my to-do list.
00:45:02Well, while you make your way very slowly through that to-do list,
00:45:05there's a criminal on the loose.
00:45:07If someone gets hurt, their blood is on your hands.
00:45:10Bullshit.
00:45:11Bullshit? You want to know what's bullshit?
00:45:13Bullshit? You want to know what's bullshit?
00:45:15You're getting Noah fired.
00:45:17I don't know what she told you, but she got herself fired.
00:45:21You abused police resources.
00:45:24I can't help Taylor.
00:45:27What is she to you anyway?
00:45:30She's my...
00:45:33friend.
00:45:34Liar.
00:45:35You did want a relationship.
00:45:38Just not with me.
00:45:43Okay.
00:45:58Holy shit.
00:46:00What, is it too much?
00:46:02I was thinking about wearing this to the wedding.
00:46:04No, you look incredible.
00:46:08But can you dance in those?
00:46:11My family's really big on dancing.
00:46:13They're never going to believe it's true love unless they see us dancing together.
00:46:17Okay, but your family's not here.
00:46:19Your Aunt Shelly's at dinner with a friend.
00:46:21I know that, but we could probably use some practice.
00:46:28Just humor me.
00:46:36What's wrong?
00:46:37Nothing.
00:46:40I don't know.
00:46:44I had a rough day at work.
00:46:46Want to talk about it?
00:46:48No.
00:46:50I don't want...
00:46:52to dance with you.
00:47:09No.
00:47:29Will it work?
00:47:31Yeah.
00:47:35Really?
00:47:37Because you're beautiful.
00:47:42I know this was a bad idea.
00:47:46Jake...
00:47:48Jake, you're a great guy.
00:47:50Like, the best.
00:47:52But you taught me not to settle for anything less than what I want.
00:47:56Right?
00:47:58And like you said, you can't give me what I want.
00:48:01I'm sorry, I can't do this again.
00:48:03I can't keep letting other people dictate my love life.
00:48:08I think after the wedding we should take some time apart.
00:48:12I think I need some space.
00:48:14Okay.
00:48:31Jakey, what's wrong?
00:48:35Trouble in paradise?
00:48:38You could say that.
00:48:40I'm sure whatever it is, you two will figure things out.
00:48:43We love each other, and...
00:48:45Aunt Shelly, Noelle and I aren't dating.
00:48:48What are you talking about? Of course you are.
00:48:51We're just pretending.
00:48:54I didn't want you to set me up, so I lied.
00:48:58Noelle's just my neighbor. Convinced her to help me.
00:49:03But...
00:49:05I'm sorry. I fucked everything up.
00:49:09Look, I don't know what happened, honey.
00:49:12And I'm sorry if I put any pressure on you.
00:49:15But maybe there's something there.
00:49:17I mean, the connection between you two is undeniable.
00:49:20It doesn't matter. I can't give her what she wants.
00:49:23Jake...
00:49:25It's okay to be vulnerable with another person.
00:49:30I know how much it hurt you to lose the people you love.
00:49:33But that's not a reason to stop loving.
00:49:37It's too late.
00:49:45You can cancel that plus one.
00:50:07I told Aunt Shelly.
00:50:09What?
00:50:10You don't have to come to the wedding.
00:50:12No, Jake, you didn't have to do that.
00:50:14It's better this way.
00:50:16Pretending to be in a relationship with you is...
00:50:19confusing.
00:50:21Because I, um...
00:50:24I want...
00:50:27I want, um...
00:50:29What? What, Jake? What do you want?
00:50:32I don't know, okay?
00:50:37You know what I think?
00:50:39I think you want to have your cake and eat it, too.
00:50:43I think you want everything that comes with a relationship,
00:50:46but you don't want a relationship.
00:50:49Jake, I know you have feelings for me.
00:50:52And if you're too scared to admit it, then, yeah, maybe you're right.
00:50:56Maybe it is better this way.
00:50:58I won't.
00:51:07Aunt Shelly, I'm so sorry.
00:51:09Stop it.
00:51:10No, we never should have lied to you.
00:51:12Shh, look at me.
00:51:13I know for a fact my Jakey cares about you very much.
00:51:17It's just, he's still dealing with his grief.
00:51:20The aunt in me wants you to wait for him to wake the fuck up.
00:51:24Pardon my French.
00:51:26But it's not fair for you to be collateral damage.
00:51:30You have a beautiful heart,
00:51:33and I want you to protect it.
00:51:36Aw, come here, sweetheart.
00:51:44No matter what, I'm always Aunt Shelly to you, okay?
00:51:58Hello, Mr. Saunders.
00:52:01Need to talk about getting my job back.
00:52:12Stand up.
00:52:13One sec.
00:52:17Stand up.
00:52:19Slowly.
00:52:22Oh my God!
00:52:23Now don't go and try and do anything funny.
00:52:26What?
00:52:28Don't go and try anything funny.
00:52:31Sorry?
00:52:37Don't try anything funny.
00:52:41What do you want?
00:52:42I don't have a key to the safe.
00:52:44Oh, please.
00:52:45Put your hands in the air.
00:52:46I don't even work here.
00:52:47I'm no one.
00:52:48Hands up.
00:52:49Okay, okay, okay.
00:52:51I'm just gonna put my back down.
00:52:54Hurry up, lady.
00:52:59Okay, come on, come on.
00:53:01Move.
00:53:05You're gonna show me where that key is.
00:53:07You could just let us all go.
00:53:09Please, you don't have to do this.
00:53:10Give me the key, or choose the hostage.
00:53:22I'm gonna check it out.
00:53:24Hey, what's going on?
00:53:26What's going on?
00:53:27Silent alarm at the bookstore on Main Street.
00:53:28You can't just run off solo.
00:53:29There's protocol.
00:53:30I need to send a unit.
00:53:31Send me.
00:53:32No.
00:53:34Reynolds.
00:53:36I order you to stand down.
00:53:38I'm going, Taylor.
00:53:39You can't stop me.
00:53:52Dispatch, this is Detective Jake Reynolds.
00:53:54I'm reporting to the silent alarm on Main Street.
00:53:56I've got eyes on the perp.
00:53:57He's armed and dangerous.
00:53:58Repeat, armed and dangerous.
00:54:00Copy, Detective.
00:54:01Proceed with sit-rep.
00:54:02Over.
00:54:03No civilians outside.
00:54:05Perimeter's clear.
00:54:07Copy.
00:54:08Stand by for backup, Detective.
00:54:09How many civilians inside?
00:54:11Over.
00:54:12Oh, my God.
00:54:14What the fuck is she doing here?
00:54:16Detective, we've called for additional units.
00:54:18Do not proceed without backup.
00:54:21Okay.
00:54:22Detective.
00:54:29Please don't do this.
00:54:31Please.
00:54:32Please don't do this.
00:54:34Police, drop your weapon.
00:54:37Drop the weapon.
00:54:39No, no, no, no.
00:54:40So you drop it, asshole, or I'm blowing her head off.
00:54:45Calm down.
00:54:47No one needs to get hurt, all right?
00:54:51Jake.
00:54:57You two know each other.
00:54:59Oh, well, then you go ahead and drop the gun there, hero.
00:55:02Or your little girlfriend here dies today.
00:55:05I'm engaging the safety.
00:55:07Okay.
00:55:09I'm dropping the weapon.
00:55:15Kick it over.
00:55:17Whatever you want.
00:55:21Okay.
00:55:24No one needs to get hurt, all right?
00:55:26Keep your hands up.
00:55:27Keep your hands up.
00:55:28I get it.
00:55:30You didn't think we'd be on the scene this quick.
00:55:33You're desperate.
00:55:34Oh, my.
00:55:35No, you stay back.
00:55:36Just let her go.
00:55:37You and I can figure this out together, all right?
00:55:40You don't even know anything about me or what I want.
00:55:44You see, she's my ticket out of here.
00:55:49Aren't you?
00:55:50Aren't you, sweetheart?
00:55:52And you, I don't need you.
00:56:20You asshole.
00:56:22You think you can take whatever you want?
00:56:25You think it doesn't matter if you hurt people?
00:56:29Jake, just stop.
00:56:31Please.
00:56:32It's okay.
00:56:33It's okay.
00:56:34He's down.
00:56:35It's okay.
00:56:50It's okay.
00:57:13No!
00:57:16Noelle!
00:57:20Noelle.
00:57:23Noelle, can you hear me?
00:57:41Let go of me!
00:57:43You're under arrest.
00:57:44You have the right to remain silent.
00:57:46Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
00:57:49You have the right to an attorney.
00:57:51Get off me!
00:58:14Noelle Harper, hospital head injury.
00:58:16Please be careful with her.
00:58:44Don't be scared when the weight paralyzes your state at the gate.
00:58:55Jake?
00:58:57No, it's me.
00:59:02Adam, what are you doing here?
00:59:06When I heard what happened, I rushed right over.
00:59:08How are you feeling?
00:59:10Um, my head hurts.
00:59:15Oh, my God.
00:59:17You're lucky the bullet only grazed you and the concussion's mild.
00:59:20You'll be all right soon.
00:59:22You scared me, baby.
00:59:24Adam, I...
00:59:26No, hey, it's okay.
00:59:28I'm here.
00:59:29I'm never leaving you again.
00:59:31Adam, no, this doesn't change things.
00:59:33What are you talking about?
00:59:34Of course it does.
00:59:35That prick neighbor of yours almost got you killed.
00:59:37Jake saved me.
00:59:39He doesn't understand.
00:59:40He doesn't care about you.
00:59:42Not like I do.
00:59:43He's a cop.
00:59:44He's just doing his job.
00:59:46And not very well, either.
00:59:52Forget about him.
00:59:54I want to take care of you.
00:59:57I want you to be my girlfriend.
01:00:03God, I spent a whole year hoping you'd say those words.
01:00:08Well, is that a yes?
01:00:10I told you we were done, Adam.
01:00:13And since you've never respected me, I can't say that I'm surprised you didn't hear me the first time.
01:00:17Noelle...
01:00:18No, it's over, Adam.
01:00:20Forever.
01:00:39Jakey, oh my goodness.
01:00:41Your message scared me half to death.
01:00:43You okay?
01:00:44I'm fine.
01:00:46You didn't have to come.
01:00:47Of course I did.
01:00:49How's Noelle?
01:00:52I'm not sure.
01:00:55I haven't seen her since the ambulance took her to the hospital last night.
01:00:58Jake, you haven't gone to see her?
01:01:03I can't go back to the hospital again.
01:01:06I just can't.
01:01:07You can, and you will.
01:01:11I almost lost her.
01:01:13I can't go through that again.
01:01:16I know you're scared, but if you don't go, you will lose her.
01:01:20And pushing Noelle away will not bring your parents back.
01:01:26Excuse me.
01:01:28Reynolds?
01:01:29Can I speak with you?
01:01:38No.
01:01:45How fucking dare you?
01:01:47You really want to do this right now?
01:01:48Should I just fire you instead?
01:01:50Fire me?
01:01:51Are you kidding?
01:01:52You broke rank.
01:01:54You disobeyed orders.
01:01:56You ran into that bookstore with no plan and no backup.
01:01:59Tell me why I shouldn't tell all this to the chief right now and end your career.
01:02:04Don't bother.
01:02:06I quit.
01:02:11You really think you're going to get a job at any other station after I report you?
01:02:15What if I report you?
01:02:17What if I tell the chief that not only did you abuse police resources by letting your personal feelings about Noelle cloud your judgment,
01:02:24you also knowingly hindered an ongoing investigation by telling an officer to stand down.
01:02:31Obstruction of justice is a very serious crime, Officer Walters.
01:02:35Stop laughing.
01:02:37You would never do that.
01:02:39You want to bet?
01:02:44That's what I thought.
01:02:47Excuse me.
01:02:57Knock, knock.
01:02:59It's Shelly.
01:03:00How did you know I was here?
01:03:02Jake told me.
01:03:04Um, where is he?
01:03:07He's working.
01:03:09Right, right, of course.
01:03:12I'm sorry. Hospitals are hard for him.
01:03:15But I come with good news.
01:03:17What is it?
01:03:19I spoke with a friend of mine and his school is hiring.
01:03:22They need a researcher for their librarian.
01:03:25I would love to help you get your foot in the door.
01:03:28Yes, no, no, I want it.
01:03:30I was hoping you'd say that. You have an interview on Monday.
01:03:33Aunt Shelly, I don't know how to thank you.
01:03:36Of course. You're family.
01:03:46Aunt Shelly, can I speak with Noah alone for a moment?
01:03:56How are you feeling?
01:03:58Okay.
01:04:01Concussed?
01:04:03Well, I got you something.
01:04:07But...
01:04:10Maybe you should hold off until the headache wears off?
01:04:13No.
01:04:24Oh my God.
01:04:27How did you...
01:04:29My parents' library.
01:04:32Aunt Shelly, I wasn't kidding. I forgot how extensive it was.
01:04:35Seriously, it takes up a whole storage unit.
01:04:39You didn't have to.
01:04:44Yes, I did.
01:04:48Noelle, I've, um...
01:04:52I've avoided my feelings.
01:04:54All my feelings.
01:04:56For...
01:04:58A very long time.
01:05:03When my parents died, I...
01:05:08I didn't know what I wanted.
01:05:12I just knew I didn't want to feel that pain again.
01:05:15I told myself I would do anything not to feel it.
01:05:19But last night...
01:05:23When I carried you out of that building...
01:05:26I felt that pain.
01:05:29Loving someone means living with the risk of losing them.
01:05:34And that scares the shit out of me.
01:05:41But so does the idea of living without you.
01:05:46I want to be with you, Noelle.
01:05:51I love you.
01:05:54I'm in love with you.
01:06:03So what do you say?
01:06:08Do you want to be my girlfriend?
01:06:10Oh, my God. I have two offers in one day.
01:06:13I wish I tried getting concussed sooner.
01:06:17Two?
01:06:20Was that a myth?
01:06:24No.
01:06:26What did you say to him?
01:06:30I told him to leave me alone.
01:06:33Forever.
01:06:37And what did he say to me?
01:06:41Um, hmm. I need to think about it.
01:06:45Yeah, that's fine. Take your time.
01:06:49Okay, let's do it.
01:06:52Really?
01:06:53Of course, you idiot.
01:07:11I love you, too, by the way.
01:07:14Noelle!
01:07:17So I guess you are a relationship guy after all, huh?
01:07:21Oh, Taylor's gonna be pissed.
01:07:29I quit this morning.
01:07:31What? No, Jake, I don't want you to have to choose between...
01:07:34I'm not.
01:07:37I became a cop because I wanted to help people.
01:07:42To protect and to serve.
01:07:45But all that department cared about was meeting quota and glad-handing donors.
01:07:49I mean, they didn't give a shit about good police work.
01:07:56So I'm gonna become a private investigator.
01:08:00Not everything's about you, you know?
01:08:02Hey!
01:08:05Okay, all right, well, maybe it was a little bit about you.
01:08:09Being a PI is just safer.
01:08:11And...
01:08:14I want to be around for a long time for the people I love.
01:08:19Okay.
01:08:34I'm ready to go home now.
01:08:39I already am.
01:08:50I love you.
01:09:01Howdy, neighbor!
01:09:04I love you.
01:09:17Gosh, you smell good.
01:09:19Thanks. I showered.
01:09:21Oh, so those pipes are working well, huh?
01:09:24Yeah, better than ever.
01:09:27See you after work?
01:09:29Yeah. I'll swing by and make you burgers.
01:09:32Oh, yo!
01:09:33See, there are perks to dating a guy next door.
01:09:37Unless we break up.
01:09:39Then it'll get real awkward.
01:09:41You'll have to move out.
01:09:43See, the thing about that is...
01:09:46I was counting it first.
01:09:48I'm not leaving.
01:09:52Well, then I guess we should never break up.
01:09:56Deal.
01:09:59Deal.
01:10:02Deal.
01:10:04Deal.

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