The Watchful Eye (2023) s01e06 Episode Script

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Previously on "The Watchful Eye"
You're going to be my eyes
and ears around the Greybourne.
You really think it's in there?
I-I searched everywhere
else that made sense.
And we have to find this ruby, Roman.
What's his deal? Does
he have a girlfriend?
With your old pal Otis. He
wants to sit down with me.
About what?
Filling a seat on the Greybourne board.
How is it that you have
Allie's coroner's report
hidden in your apartment?
She's my cousin.
So technically, I'm also a Greybourne.
If we're coming clean,
there's something I
haven't told you about.
Okay, so what am I looking at?
I swear it was all here. I'm sure of it.
Oh, no. Teo.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Okay, so, I got two local
guys watching your brother.
No one's going to touch him
or get anywhere near him.
- Okay?
- Okay.
Promise.
Oh, you promise?
Anything else?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
So how you doing?
I don't think I'll ever feel safe again,
or that anyone I love
will feel safe again.
But other than that, I'm fine.
Thank you. How are you?
Nice weather we're having.
Len, look, come on. I'm
doing everything that I can.
I already talked to the school.
They're aware of the situation.
They didn't say anything
to Teo, did they?
No, no, of course not.
'Cause he can't know about this.
I don't want him to know.
I don't want him to worry.
He's been through too much.
I know, I know. I get it, okay?
I do.
Don't worry. The place
is locked down tight.
What about you?
What about me?
Whoever took those pictures
I think we should post someone
outside the Greybourne to
No. I can take care of myself.
Yeah, I know you can, of
course, but I'm still worried.
Maybe you should have
worried a little sooner.
Maybe you should have told
the truth a little sooner.
Len, look, hey, nothing's changed
just because of who my family is.
Everything has changed.
You're a Greybourne. And you lied to me.
Hey, you lied to me, too.
You didn't tell me you
found some secret room.
Yeah, okay. Well, your lie was bigger.
Yeah. Okay. Okay. Hey, fine.
You win.
Can we just agree that
we both lied to each other
to protect each other?
Come on, let's just start
over right here, right now.
We get that ruby,
we get you out of the Greybourne,
we pick up Teo, and then you and me,
we live happily ever after.
You're still peddling
that Cinderella bullshit?
You deserve a fairy-tale ending.
Teo deserves one.
My mom definitely deserves one.
Hell, I deserve one.
Hey.
Look, I'm not gonna let
anything happen to you.
Okay? Or your brother.
I wish I could believe that.
These people play really dirty.
Yeah, so do you.
So do I.
Gotta get to work.
We're gonna be okay, right?
Happily ever after.
Ugh.
The card alone weighs 10 pounds.
That's probably why
it was hand-delivered.
Yeah.
Are you gonna go?
To the gala?
Don't be ridiculous.
- I wasn't invited.
- Mm.
Plus, it's just full of all those
- Greybourne hot shots anyway.
- Mm.
What are you gonna do instead?
With the apartment all to myself?
I have no idea.
I should take this up to its recipients.
They are going to be so excited
that they have a new doorstop.
Roman.
These were the photos that
were in the secret room
after they cleared it out.
They know where Teo is,
and they want me to know it.
You really think they'd go after a kid?
I don't know what they would do.
Scott has some plainclothes guys
in front of his school, but
You're sure that he's not in on it?
- Who, Scott?
- Yes.
Elena, he lied about being a Greybourne.
How do we trust anything he says?
No, no, he loves my brother.
And how does scaring the shit out of me
get us closer to finding the ruby?
Look, I don't know. But
what about Matthew, hmm?
We know he's in bed with Winthrop
and all the rest of them.
No, Matthew's working with
Winthrop out of necessity.
If anyone is the
mastermind, it's Winthrop.
Hey, have you seen anyone
go into the basement or come out of it?
I mean, yeah, that's where
their storage units are.
Cecil goes down to smoke,
Dr. Ayres a few times.
Wait, Dr. Ayres has been down there?
Yeah, that's where he
keeps his golf clubs.
Mira, Elena, I
I think it's time that
we bail on this, okay?
This is getting dangerous.
No.
They're coming after my family.
This came for Matthew.
Can you take it up to him?
What is it?
It's an invitation to a gala.
- Hey.
- Morning.
This came for you.
Oh, thanks.
You okay?
Yeah, of course.
Just exhausted from carrying that
30-pound envelope all the way up.
Yeah, well, the heavier the envelope,
the bigger the donation they expect.
"Save New York."
Does it need to be saved?
Oh, they save it every year.
"A benefit to preserve New
York City's overlooked landmarks
and historically
significant architecture."
It's a jewelry parade
in a room full of people
who spent $5,000 for a plate
of chicken Kiev and asparagus.
You know, the first time I went,
I was just Allie Greybourne's plus-one.
I'd never seen anything like it.
And now well, now it's
just my name on the invite.
So are you going?
Yeah, I think I have to.
Mrs. Ivey is this year's honoree.
You know, she can't wait to have
a full ballroom of
people clapping for her.
Do you need me to babysit?
Mm, mnh-mnh.
Jasper has a birthday sleepover
at Switzenbaum's that night, so
Speaking of which, where is this kid?
Told him to get dressed 20 minutes ago.
Jasper, you ready, bud?
Come on, we gotta get going.
You see it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I see it.
It's the same symbol.
It's the symbol that was in the
wallpaper in the secret room.
I've seen it all over the building.
The Greybournes are more than
just a real-estate company.
And the benefactors, or
the patrons or whatever,
Otis Winthrop, Marcato
he's the lawyer that made
Morgan sign the NDA
Tory, Dick, they're all in on it.
They're all gonna be there.
You know you sound like a
conspiracy theorist, right?
Like one of those
YouTubers who think actors
are flashing satanic
signals on the red carpet.
- I'm going to the gala.
- No, no, absolutely not.
I'm going to find out
who's threatening us.
Listen, the best outcome for both of us
and for Teo is getting that jewel,
cashing in, and getting out.
Look, I don't want you to go.
I don't think it's safe.
Okay.
I won't go.
I'm obviously going.
It's a masquerade ball, so I'll
be able to hide in plain sight.
And while I'm there, you're gonna search
- Mrs. Ivey's apartment.
- Solo?
Yeah.
We've been searching for a moment
when we know she for sure
is out of the apartment.
This is the moment,
and we have a way in.
Okay, but isn't it more important
to get into that
apartment and find the ruby
than to go to some gala?
Both things are important.
Which is why we're lucky
there's two of us, right?
Yeah, but how are you
gonna get in? Okay?
I've been a valet at these things.
You can't just walk in off the street.
It's a masquerade. I'll wear a mask.
I'm just saying it's
not gonna be that easy.
I can't protect Teo, myself,
or you, for that matter,
if I don't know who
I'm protecting us from.
I'm gonna go to that gala
and I'm gonna get to Winthrop,
find a way in.
I always do.
Hey.
Keep my distance.
On second thought, I think
I'll just go get a smoothie.
Okay.
Is that your gown for the gala?
Oh, it is.
It's so beautiful.
I-I saw a version at Fashion Week
and I had them make me one
in this absolutely
stunning vintage lavender.
It's
Anyway, these kinds of
things can be so tedious.
But who doesn't love a
Roaring Twenties party?
I can't wait to see you in it.
Mm. Well
I'm sure they'll
take lots of pictures.
Are you coming?
Actually, Matthew took Jasper
out, so I actually can
Oh, you got my suit. Good.
Oh. No.
I-I thought you were
getting yours yourself.
No. So what is that?
It's my gown and Matthew's suit.
It's been six months, Tory.
You do not have to keep waiting on him.
No, I-I don't have to.
I just I just want you all to myself.
- Is that so wrong?
- Mm.
This gala is going to be big
tonight for me and for us.
I'm I'm excited.
I want you to be excited, too.
I I-I am.
I mean, I'm finally getting
sent up to the big leagues here,
Tor, a seat on the board.
This is exactly what we wanted.
Gonna be a gonna
be a real Greybourne.
Yes. And it's it's so great.
I am happy you're happy.
I just
I want you to be careful.
These stairs go from this
hallway down to Ms. Ivey's.
Every time I think this place
has reached maximum weirdness,
it just gets weirder.
Yeah, nothing surprises me anymore.
Come on.
- Watch your head.
- Ow.
Roman.
So the night of the gala,
you're gonna go down these stairs
and you're gonna go straight
to Ms. Ivey's apartment.
I'll text you once I'm at
the party so that we know
Ms. Ivey is there and
the coast is clear.
You're gonna go through that door.
And you're gonna search everywhere.
Drawers and the fireplace, whatever.
There's just one problem.
I can think of more than just one.
When the door opened the other day,
it unlocked and then locked again.
So I think that the lock
is on the other side.
I have to get into the apartment
without anyone noticing and unlock it.
Mrs. Ivey's apartment's the only one
that doesn't have a
spare key downstairs.
It's a fortress.
Never underestimate the power of music.
Hi. I'm here to pick up
Jasper from his piano practice.
Amandine, this hem is all wrong.
Hello, Mrs. Ivey.
Thank you for letting Jasper
practice on your piano.
Don't make a habit of it.
I said floor-length,
not dragging-on-the-floor-length.
You want me to fall and be concussed?
Je m'excuse, madame.
I will fix.
Jasper, stop slouching.
And play that piece again with spirit.
I don't think we have a
protégé on our hands.
Well, not everyone makes
it to Carnegie Hall.
Goodness, isn't that the truth?
Well, don't just stand there, Elena.
Come help Amandine.
Hold the pins.
Is this your gown for
the Save New York gala?
Yes, it is.
Mr. Ivey used to love
when I wore emerald green.
He said it brought out my
eyes, but I loathe green.
So now that he's gone,
I always wear ruby red.
Isn't that right, Amandine?
I think ruby is a great color on you.
I agree.
These galas used to be such fun.
But now all our friends are dead.
Frankly, I'd much rather
stay home and do my Sudoku.
But, well, they call it charity
for a reason, don't they?
Mm.
Amandine, take Jasper into the kitchen
and get him a cookie or something.
Anything to stop that infernal racket.
Matthew will be at the gala, you know.
I saw his invitation.
He's looking forward to it.
Oh, I'm sure he is.
He'll be fawned over by every
unmarried socialite in town
and a few married ones
looking to upgrade.
Someone will come along, catch his eye,
and liquidate those assets
so fast, his head will spin.
And I expect you to keep me updated
on any new developments.
And we don't want any new
developments in his life?
Greybourne money should
remain in Greybourne hands.
Amandine, help me get out of this thing.
Let's go into my dressing room.
You two could show
yourselves out when he's done.
Jasper, what do you say?
Thank you, Great Aunt Charlotte,
for letting me use your piano.
Her cookies are sugar-free.
Ugh.
I'll get you some real cookies
if you play me that piece again.
Okay.
Ah, be careful with the sleeve.
If it tears, I won't
have anything to wear.
And make sure you fix the
hem before I put it back on.
Bravo, kid, amazing. Let's go.
Thank you.
Like a Frédéric Chopin.
Hey, why don't you get changed
and I'll get you a snack
before we go to ceramics, okay?
Okay.
Oh, hello.
Hey. Hey. Where you been?
I just dropped off the kid at ceramics.
I have 90 minutes of
blessed freedom, baby.
Ooh, savor that.
I have to pick up various
medications for various Chans.
Ugh, are they sick?
Mrs. Chan she has walking pneumonia,
and she's pissed 'cause
they just spent $50,000
on a table for the Save New York gala,
not to mention even more money
on an authentic 1920s dress,
just to not even be able to go.
Tough break.
Well, Mr. Chan's relieved.
He has major social anxiety.
Takes beta blockers just to
be able to leave the house.
Oh. Shh.
Ginny.
I have a crazy idea.
If that crazy idea is
us using their tickets,
the answer is no.
No one is going to use the tickets,
and it's money down the drain.
It's a really good party.
A really good party that
we were not invited to.
Not to mention the security.
It's a masquerade. We can wear masks.
How will they know?
Tiny little masks on a stick.
That is not a good disguise.
Think of how much fun it
will be to dress up and dance
and drink expensive champagne.
And we could tell Alex.
They had that job at the
costume shop, remember?
Okay, what is this really about?
I just want to forget
about real life for a second
and pretend to be
someone else for a night
and have fun with my friends
on someone else's time.
Sorry. I obviously don't want to put you
in a weird spot with the Chans, so
It's supposed to be
a really great party.
I just don't know
what we're gonna wear.
Honey, we're home,
and we look expensive.
All that's missing is Kim.
And James, who bailed
yet again, by the way.
- Ugh.
- Eh-eh-eh-unh-unh.
- Am I not enough?
- No.
Yeah, we'll find someone rich.
Nice.
Mask on?
- Masks on.
- Masks on.
You lose ♪
I win ♪
You lose, you lose ♪
Okay, this is the life I
was always supposed to live.
Excuse me.
No phones allowed inside.
You'll have to check them,
and you can pick them up on the way out.
- Name?
- Chan.
Gráinne and Wilson. Plus one.
Great.
Here you are.
Thank you.
I feel naked without my
phone, but I kind of like it.
Treat it like a Buddhist retreat.
Ooh, I will take one of those.
Thank you.
Okay. Who feels like dancing?
Oh, I'm gonna need a
real drink before that.
Suit yourself.
He overstepped. He
has to know his place.
This is a problem that's
easily gotten rid of.
I don't even know why
we're discussing it.
Make it go away.
Coming!
Hey.
Hi.
These are beautiful.
They're from the bodega.
I love them.
I, um, I got us Chinese food.
Um, I wasn't really sure what you liked,
so I-I kind of just got everything.
I love everything.
Can't stay long, though.
I've been wanting to do that for weeks.
Me, too.
Dance for me, dance for
me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh ♪
Never seen anybody do
the things you do before ♪
They say move for me, move
for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay ♪
And when you're done, I'll
make you do it all again ♪
They say move for me, move for me ♪
Sorry. I didn't see you there.
And when you're done, I'll
make you do it all again ♪
They say dance for me,
dance for me, dance for me ♪
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh ♪
I've never seen anybody
do the things you do ♪
I'll be right back.
I'm gonna go have a
cigar with the gents.
Mrs. Ayres.
Hello, Otis.
You are looking lovely as ever.
Thank you.
Wish I could say the same about you.
Big night for your husband.
I hope it goes according to plan.
Tory would lose her shit
if she saw us right now.
Is that why I'm here?
No, no, no, no.
I just I just meant she'd lose it
because we're eating Chinese
food on her Frette sheets
and because she visibly
curdles when I'm happy.
She's not that bad.
Uh, she's the literal worst.
She lets you live in her sweet pad.
Yeah.
She lets us.
But she never lets us forget
that we don't belong here.
I'm sleeping in her gym.
I have to hang my clothes on her Peloton
because her winter wardrobe
takes up all the closet space.
This is Tory's apartment.
We can be kicked out at any time.
Sorry.
That was pretty tone-deaf.
Hey, it's fine.
You don't have to worry
about what you say to me.
I like everything about you.
Even if you do get kicked out.
So what's the deal with you and Elena?
What do you mean?
I just see you talking to her a lot.
We're just friendly.
Actually, do you know where my phone is?
Do you need it for something?
Uh, yeah, actually, I kinda
There you are. Get over here.
Come on. No, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no,
no, this was your idea.
Oh, you guys.
Oh, this has to come off. It does?
Yes, ma'am. Gotta show the dress.
- Oh.
- Ooh!
Come on, girl. I know you got moves.
Elena.
I knew that was you.
Hi.
What are you doing here?
My friend's boss had tickets
that they weren't using, so
Those tickets are non-transferable.
Yeah. I know.
Nice work.
Some systems are meant to be subverted.
Well, we're on the dance floor.
Should probably be dancing.
I want to feel you ♪
So what do you think so far, hmm?
Pretty over the top.
- Yeah, I've seen better, you know?
- Oh. What about the chicken Kiev?
Did it live up to the hype?
I'm more of a $2 slice kinda girl.
Okay.
I really don't want to
get my friends in trouble,
so can this be our little secret?
Throwing away the key.
I appreciate that.
I'm really glad you're here.
Matthew Ward.
I can't tell who anyone
is with these masks on.
But I guess that's the point.
You need a theme.
Otis, it's good to see you.
You excuse me?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Come with me.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, everything's fine. I
I just have to do something real quick.
My dad and Tory won't be home for hours.
You could come back.
Uh, yeah, sure.
Maybe.
Did I do something wrong?
No.
God, no.
This family thing
came up and I gotta go.
I'm sorry.
I promise I'm gonna make it up to you.
Okay?
Thank you for the Chinese food.
I loved everything.
I didn't ask to be on the
board for the building.
I didn't ask for any of this.
I don't care about
your feelings, Matthew.
I just want to know if I have your vote.
Well, I haven't decided yet.
What can I do to help you decide?
You can't.
See, I'm gonna make the
decision that's best for my son.
Wouldn't mind getting the hell away
from this whole arrangement,
if you want to know the truth.
I don't like what we're doing.
Matthew, it's like the old song says.
You can check out, but
you can never leave.
Excuse me. May I have your attention?
Friends of the Greybourne Foundation,
nothing brings me greater joy
than to celebrate one
of my favorite people,
Mrs. Charlotte Greybourne Ivey.
And I am especially proud to
do it here in this property,
which the Greybourne
Corporation purchased
despite many obstacles.
Greybourne Corporation gets things done.
And now it is my distinct pleasure
to introduce our guest
of honor, Charlotte Ivey.
Thank you, Otis.
Where's Dick?
I don't know.
I always say you're never too old
to want your father to be proud of you.
My father, Alistair
Greybourne, died young,
but I have kept his legacy alive
by honoring the Greybourne name.
My work for the Save New York Foundation
has given me a platform
to celebrate my father
and the city we all love.
Thank you.
Okay.
Here we go.
It's just a staircase.
Just a regular old staircases.
Oh, no, no, no.
Come with me. Shh.
Don't make a scene.
You scared the shit out of me.
Did I not tell you not to come
here or that it wasn't safe?
Nowhere's safe.
Not here, not the
Greybourne, not anywhere.
You want to come here?
You want to find out
who's threatening you and your brother?
You think you're gonna
find some smoking gun?
It's not just about me
and my brother, okay?
This is about everyone
that they mess with.
It's about Morgan.
I think they're gonna kill Dick Ayres.
Okay, yeah, all the more
reason we need to get out.
Don't you care?
This is what they do.
They get rid of people
who are inconvenient.
Dick, Morgan. Who's next?
I don't know. Honestly, I don't care.
I don't want to find out
because it's not our problem.
- I'm going.
- Hey.
- Hey. I'm coming with you. Hey.
- No, no.
Every time you interfere,
things get worse.
Elena, listen to me.
I love you, okay?
I just I want this to be over.
Okay.
Then we're over. It's over.
We'll finish the job, but
you and me, we're done.
No, hey. No, don't follow me.
Stop calling me. Just stop.
This phone was already picked up.
What?
By who?
Ivey's headed home.
Get out now!
Where's Elena?
Maybe she pulled a James.
Okay. Divide and conquer.
Thank you.
Dick, where are you?
I want to go home.
- Here you go, Mrs. Chan.
- Thank you.
Excuse me.
You're not Mrs. Chan.
Come on, come on, come on, come on.
Bennet, hi.
You're dressed up.
Hot date?
Uh, no.
Just a nannies night out.
What floor are you?
Attic. Same as you.
Hey, Roman.
Hey, both of you.
Okay, what is going on here?
It's not what it looks
like. There's a
There's a rat problem in the attic.
Yes, there's there's
just so many rats
and they're just, like, riding
around with their little claws.
- Interesting. I do see a rat.
- Yeah.
We literally had sex like an hour ago!
You two slept together?
Are you sleeping with her, too?
No, no, nothing is going on with Elena.
Look, I am not stupid.
You guys are either hooking up or, like,
there's something really
shady going on here.
Maybe we should just tell her.
Tell me what?
The truth.
I had no idea that you two had anything.
He didn't say anything.
Bennet, Roman and I have only
hooked up a couple of times.
Bennet, no.
Hey, Bennet, please.
Bennet, wait. Listen to me.
- I can't believe you just did that.
- What did you want me to do?
- Tell her the truth?
- Yes.
I know that's not really
your thing right now,
but you could have.
I wouldn't have hurt her feelings
if you hadn't slept with her, Roman.
This is why I said don't
get involved with a tenant,
especially that tenant.
Elena, hey.
What?!
I don't know what's real anymore
and what's just in your head.
This
This isn't you.
Sorry.
I'm done.
Rome!
Hey!
Oh, my God, Ginny.
I I-I completely forgot that
Save it!
Do you ever think about
anyone besides yourself?
Whoa, Ginny.
Alex and I were worried sick about you.
You didn't even text us or call us back.
No, no. Someone took my phone.
I'm so sorry. I didn't
Oh, there's always an excuse with you.
Tory recognized me.
What?
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
And when she tells the Chans,
I'll probably lose my job.
Ginny, shit. I'm so sorry.
Shut up.
You are my best friend
when you need something,
and then you ditch me when
you don't need me anymore.
I don't even know why you
wanted to go to that party,
'cause I know it wasn't just for fun.
So what, are you in love with Matthew?
Is that what going
to the gala was about?
- No!
- So he could see you there?
No, no, no, I didn't
I didn't even want that to happen.
If you are hunting for
a rich husband, hats off.
He's a real catch.
And you'll fit right
in with the Greybournes.
They are just as shady as you.
Ginny, you could not be more wrong.
Then what is it, Elena?
I just got a text from you.
Someone took my phone. I'm telling you.
Ginny, what does it say?
Elena, who are you?