The Lying Game s01e20 Episode Script

A few months ago, I discovered I had a twin sister.
And then she she asked me to take her place, keep the secret, find our real mother and try to stay alive.
Put yourself in my shoes.
How long could you keep up the lying game? What's wrong? It's just if that picture gets into the wrong hands, this is how it's gonna end? I might have a solution.
Okay.
We have something to share with you.
We're getting married! It looks like my dad's guilt comes down to whether Rebecca was telling the truth about where he was the night of Derek's murder.
So we start doing some digging on Rebecca.
The love of her life was always in Phoenix.
Do you know she always had a photograph of his in a locket around her neck? Oh, my God.
Did you sleep with Rebecca? No.
Why are you bringing this up again? Because every time I do, you shut me down.
I'm sorry.
I can't.
Why? I kissed Sutton.
But it's over now.
There's always gonna be a part of you that wishes that you could be with her.
Like nails on a chalkboard Calling me out when I'm wounded, you Pickin' on the weaker man Well, you can take me down With just one single blow But you don't know what you don't know Someday I'll be Living in a big old city And all you're Ever gonna be is mean Someday I'll be Big enough so you can't hit me, and all you're What are you doing here? You're not answering What do you want me to do? I don't know.
I Just move on.
No.
I'm not letting you go.
Is that why you waited until we were half naked in a motel room to tell me that you were still into Sutton? I'm not.
And that's not what I said.
No.
You said "It's complicated.
I'm sorry.
I promise this will never happen again.
How do you know that? I just do.
All right? Tell me how I can prove it to you.
Ethan, that that night at the motel, that was gonna be my first time.
I know.
That's why I said something.
I want to be honest with you.
The problem is the truth really hurts.
Uh Uh, uh-uh Uh, uh-uh-uh, uh Watch out for this girl She's got a gun for a tongue.
Honey, what happened? You left so early.
Sorry.
I just needed to clear my head.
Of what? What's going on? Nothing.
It's probably my fault.
The trip to Coachella was a bust.
Ethan and I broke up.
What? When? How how is that even possible you were away.
He came with us.
On an overnight trip, when you were supposed to be chaperoning your younger sister? I know.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have I shouldn't have asked him to come.
And I shouldn't I'm sorry.
Honey, wait.
Come here.
Oh, sweetie.
I'm so sorry.
No.
I'm sorry.
You have so much on your plate.
I was wrong about that.
Just, I dragged you into that.
I shouldn't Listen to me.
t.
I was wrong.
there was no affair.
cca, Nothing nothing happened.
Oh, thank God.
And it doesn't matter.
You are what's important.
How could Ethan do this? You stood by him when he was in jail.
You never doubted him.
Ethan has feelings for someone else.
So, I'm thinking the archway'll be here.
Massive flowers.
Massive? You mean, like, big? Peonies are they even in season? We could put dogwood on each side And you're putting this together in a day? Well, it's the day after tomorrow, so technically, that's two days, but Okay, fine, daisies, roses, whatever.
But I will need a dress maybe not a Vera Wang, since it's not my first trip down the aisle.
And I'll need a maid of honor.
Mads? Oh, my God, really? Oh, that's so sweet.
Well, that means I need a new dress, too, Dad.
Whatever my girls want, they get.
I'll need a best man.
What do you think, Thayer? Uh honestly? I I think it's a little sudden.
But, you know, not that I'm not thrilled, it's just, you know, what's the rush? What's the rush? Love makes you do crazy things, like not wait around life to start huh? Yes.
My mom must be devastated, right? Just leave.
I saw you guys hugging and crying.
Hmm.
Must be about Rebecca and my dad.
The affair? No, it didn't happen.
Kristin talked to Ted; he said there was no affair.
Well, either Rebecca is a crazy stalker, or my dad is lying.
It's Rebecca's.
I snuck into her house last night and stole it.
Sutton Just open it.
Why does Rebecca have a picture of Ted? I told you when I met you I thought my dad was lying about something.
This is just the beginning, I can feel it.
I think you should show that to Kristin.
Me? Well, don't you think she deserves to know? And besides, I think that maybe she could help us figure everything out.
Come on, you guys have gotten close.
I'm sure you'll find the right thing to say.
I really don't think there is a right way to say this.
Wait, so if Kristin wasn't the one crying, then what? Ethan and I broke up.
What? Why? Oh, like you really don't know why.
He told me what happened at the ranch.
How you guys Hmm.
Oh, my God, what is happening to me? I actually feel bad for you.
I'm sure it'll pass.
Just enough time for you to go over to the trailer and throw yourself at him again.
So what if I do? You guys are broken up, right? Maid of honor? What are you doing? Last night we were about to accuse Murder.
I know.
Thank God it never got that far.
I can't believe I ever listened to you guys.
I never believed it.
Mads, we talked to Jesse, that frat guy.
Thayer, you saw Dad.
He's in love, all kisses and smiles.
If he's acting like that after he murdered someone, he's not just a criminal, he's a psychopath.
Hey, I'm just looking at the facts.
And so am I, and the fact is, I've never seen Dad this happy.
Not even with Mom.
Well, then you're forgetting, Mom was the love of his life.
And how miserable has he been since she left? And what did he do? He took it out on us.
But not lately.
Okay, that still doesn't explain the eyewitness.
Why can't you see that? Because he's our father! And you have no proof! You have nothing! You and Dad have been screwed up for a long time now, and this is your big chance to screw him right back.
No, Mads, no, it's Rebecca, it's the wedding, it's too fast.
I know it's fast, but I don't care.
Dad's happy.
For once, can't you just let him be? It's so hot.
Sutton What? I'm just stating the obvious.
And you, my friend, are a giant neon sign of sexy right now.
What are you doing here? I just talked to Emma.
Poor girl.
She is really suffering.
But you know what, I am so glad that you finally were honest with her.
This is none of your business.
Isn't it, though? I mean, everything that happened with us at the ranch.
I know we didn't actually sleep together, but I mean, you can't deny that our connection was real.
Whatever connection we had, it disappeared the second you got home and turned back into the lying bitch you've always been.
Ouch.
A connection? Those feelings? They're gone and they're never coming back.
So you say.
You seem pretty pissed off for a guy who doesn't give a damn, though.
Now, I am a patient girl, and I say that you and me, we are a big, fat yes.
Just a question of when.
+ Well, I have my eyes a little further down the field.
"Governor Rybak" has a certain ring to it, doesn't it? Not bad.
And a beautiful new wife never hurt a campaign.
No, sir.
Aw I'll see you in a couple of days.
All right, my sticks are in my trunk.
Anytime.
I'm feeling a little nervous.
Really? Yeah.
You got cold feet, all of a sudden? No.
Hardly.
Are you? No.
Not at all.
I'm good.
I just wish my kids were.
Oh, well, I thought Mads seemed No, no, Mads is fine; it's Thayer, giving me all these speeches about how we should slow down, and not take things so fast, you know? Hey.
What? It's gonna be okay.
Yeah? Mm-hmm.
We're safe, as long as the two of us are together.
I like the sound of that.
Alec, Rebecca.
Hi.
How are you? Kristin, hi.
Um, actually, I'm so glad you're here.
You were on my call list, but now that you're here in person, I can just tell you.
Tell me what? We're getting married.
Day after tomorrow, and we would love for you and Ted to attend.
Marriage? Wow, I-I-I don't know what to say.
Say you'll be there to support us, to be there.
Yeah.
Yes, of course.
Great.
Oh.
Um, one second, would you excuse me? You're always ringing.
Yeah.
Hello? Alec's a dear friend, and I I'm actually thrilled he's found someone to spend the rest of his life with.
Thank you so much.
It means a lot.
Rebecca, I know I've been distant and acting a little weird lately.
I-I-I want you to know Ted and I talked, and everything is fine, so I'm Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just I'm not making sense.
No, no.
I'm just glad he finally told you.
Finally told me what? Oh.
I'm so sorry.
I misunderstood, and, um Kristin, I really hope you can make the wedding.
I'm sorry.
Whew Hey.
Everything okay? Yeah, Ethan, this isn't about you.
Well, what Mom.
Hey, Emma, wait, please, don't walk away from me again.
I just I can't do this right now.
Mom? Sweetie, I'm just leaving.
Please, I need to talk to you.
It's important.
Okay.
Please just open it.
It's Rebecca's.
Oh, God.
Oh, God.
Um, it's an older picture, though, right? So, I don't know what Dad told you.
I-I shouldn't have shown it to you.
No, you did the right thing; I'm so sorry you're in the middle of this.
No, it's fine.
Mom? I'm sorry, I have to go.
Look, when you were at the ranch, Dan was helping us out.
He was on out side, but don't forget he has all that history with my dad.
Well, we have to something.
I mean, my dad and Rebecca? Rebecca's hands are dirty.
Alec's hands are dirty.
If the two of them get married, it's like the bad guys win.
What are you guys doing? We're actually here for them.
Hey.
We have to talk to you.
My dad's getting married in two days to his only alibi for Derek's murder.
Rebecca? Yeah.
Wow, she works fast.
Well, as much as I'd like to believe in true love, something about this doesn't sound right.
Spousal privilege.
If Alec and Rebecca are married, she can't be asked to testify against him.
I know she's lying about that night.
Yeah, but it's not just that.
My dad and Rebecca had an affair.
It was a long time ago, but I don't trust the woman.
She has secrets.
Why else would this marriage have to be happening so fast? It's not just because of Derek's murder.
Listen, you guys got to knock it off, all right? You're kids.
You're in way over your head with this thing.
I'm not a kid.
Not anymore.
It doesn't matter.
Just leave this case for the police.
Trust me, we're working on it.
And that's all you need to know.
It's pretty cool, especially since she offered to pay us.
I mean, I guess we don't really have a lot of "Ode to Joy" in our repertoire, but What's the gig? The wedding, duh.
Right, yeah, I heard.
Maybe Rebecca's pregnant.
Hey, Laurel.
What? I mean, two days? You know, the engagement dinner's tomorrow night.
This is definitely a rush job.
Which means I should probably get to work.
Let me know when dinner's ready.
Yeah.
Crazy, right? But it's great.
I mean, now you can stop worrying about Rebecca and all your ideas.
She's marrying our best friend.
Wedding sounds fun.
It's gonna be a great night for all of us.
Here you go.
What's going on? I never should have showed Kristin the locket.
I just thought that if it were me You know, the Ethan and Sutton thing.
I just feel like it's all gonna blow up.
You're right.
It's all hitting at once.
And I'm glad you're here.
It's okay.
I'm sorry, I know that you have this stuff to deal with It's okay, it's fine, it's fine.
What? It's You've just been the one bright spot in all of this.
+ BEGINNING SATURDAY, Sutton, is this really necessary? Yes, of course.
I always say dress the part, or in this case, the situation.
Ooh! Purple.
We look so good in purple.
Okay, going to this thing and participating in this hypocrisy Could help uncover the truth about Rebecca and Alec.
Especially Alec.
Hi.
Hey, yourself.
Um, what are you doing here? Oh, come on, like he hasn't seen all that and more? Oh.
Look, I know Thayer's been on this, but I think I can help get you guys some answers, prove Rebecca's alibi for Alec is a lie.
Oh, what Emma is saying with her silence is that she is dying to know all the answers, but is just a little unsure that she wants you involved.
You know what, Sutton? I can speak for myself.
So? What did you have in mind? Specifically.
I want to break into Rebecca's house while she's at the engagement dinner.
And maybe find something that proves that her alibi is bogus.
I like it.
You're not just good looks.
Emma? What do you say? Just don't get caught.
Are you okay? Yeah.
Come on, let's go.
Hey, how are you doing? Looks like quite a lot happened on that trip to Coachella.
Okay, he's not here as my date; Rebecca invited him.
They're very close, you know.
Sure, okay.
Well, come on, Baz, I'm gonna buy you a Shirley Temple.
Mom, what's going on? Did you talk to Dad about the locket? I don't want to talk about that now.
Let's just go inside.
Thank you.
I'm sorry about you and Sutton.
Okay.
Well, for what it's worth, I just always thought that you two were meant to be.
Good night.
Okay, a toast.
Raising a glass is definitely in order, my friend.
Actually, as best man, I believe the first toast belongs to me.
Ah, touché.
Go right ahead.
Here's to love, when it comes quick, as it did here.
And when it takes a second or two.
Here's to family.
The ones we're in, the ones we make.
And here's to a future.
I, for one, can't wait to see what it holds.
Hear, hear.
Cheers.
Okay.
I got to say, that no one was more surprised by the news of this wedding than me.
But Alec is my best friend.
He's been there for me always, and all I want is for him to be happy with his new bride Rebecca.
I just hope that they have the kind of marriage that Kristin and I have.
I'll go.
What are you doing here? Thought you could use the company.
+ Hmm! Starting with receipts.
From that place you got takeout the night Derek was killed.
Changing the timeline.
Therefore, disproving her alibi.
Good.
Except I mean, people throw away the receipts.
Check the computer.
Yeah.
That's a good idea.
All right, here, you take these.
I'm gonna look on the computer.
Whatever you say, Sherlock.
Kristin? You're obviously upset.
Is-Is there something I can do? I know what you're thinking.
Do you? Do you really, Rebecca? Why is it around here, the first thing out of people's mouths is a lie? Is it our city? Our families? Maybe it's the water.
So yesterday I guess I slipped up when I said that thing about Ted in-in L.
A.
Oh, I guess I guess you did.
Kristin, it was a long time ago, and it was brief, it ended.
It was never supposed to get out.
I Well, then, this exonerates you, right? I mean, that is why you're here, so I can somehow absolve you? You are absolved.
I hate seeing you this way.
You shouldn't have come back to town.
Hey, hey, hey, let's let the women handle this, okay? You were supposed to keep Rebecca in line.
I'm losing my wife, my family.
And that's my fault or Rebecca's? Come on, man.
Let's be honest.
You screwed this up from the outset.
I never should have listened to you the lies, the craziness.
Hey, shut up.
We got company.
Just calm down, okay? Hey, ladies.
What's going on? Nothing.
Nothing.
Where's Mom? She's okay.
She just went to the restroom.
Um, Laurel, Sutton, your mom and dad need to talk about a couple things.
Let's go to the let's go to the table.
Come on, I'll walk back with you.
What's going on? Where's Kristin? I think she's going home.
Oh, my God.
Kristin? Kristin, please! Please? You're leaving? What does it look like? Whatever she said, whatever Rebecca said, whatever Rebecca She has a locket with a picture of you in it.
Did you know that? It doesn't matter.
This isn't about the affair.
It's not about Rebecca.
It's about the lies.
You made me think it was my fault Justin's mother died, when the whole time the whole time it was just this affair you were having.
Please.
Please.
What does it feel like, Ted? Building a family on a mountain of lies and what is the view like from up there? 'Cause I'll tell you what.
From here, the view sucks.
What is this? Honey, uh Oh, Sutton.
Sutton Mom, you have to tell me what's going on.
Laurel, I don't want you taking this on.
What does that even mean? She admitted it? Just just it doesn't matter anymore.
Admitted what? What happened? Somebody tell me.
Dad and Rebecca had an affair.
A long time ago.
Sutton, no.
Laurel, listen to me.
Both of you, I want you to go back in there.
I do not want you taking sides.
No.
No way.
I'm not going back there.
I'm not going.
No, me, neither.
Come on, Mom, you can't do this alone.
We're coming home with you.
My my babies.
We work really well together.
Make a good team, don't you think? Could you stop doing that Sutton thing? Okay.
What exactly is the "Sutton thing"? Doesn't sound very flattering.
It's not.
Oh.
And let me guess.
The Emma thing is all happiness and light and sunshine and bright? Well, she doesn't have to lie to get what she wants.
Mm! Deep.
God, this woman saves every receipt except for takeout.
How are you doing? Everything's password protected, and we're running out of time.
What about other files? We're looking for something specific.
Yeah, but snooping is snooping, and if she doesn't clear her history, who knows what we'll find? Look.
Downloads right there.
You have way too much experience in this.
No, not that one.
Just let me do it.
I So, we can check the dates starting with the night Derek was murdered, and then we'll move forward.
Look, there's nothing here from that night.
Wait.
What's this? It's the only thing downloaded in the last four days.
A jpeg.
Oh, man.
Looks like we just hit the jackpot.
Oh, my gosh.
It's all right.
Just say it to him.
Think I should just? I think it's important.
Ted? You should know, the last thing I wanted was So, what did you want? I assume Alec here was the grand prize, but what about destroying my life, my marriage, my family? What should we call it the consolation prize? She's being honest with you, man.
Give her a chance.
She'll get past this as soon as she realizes that what happened between us was a million years ago.
Hmm.
I know it's not what you want to hear but I am sorry.
I truly am.
Okay? I'm not helping, so, um, I'm gonna go have a good evening.
See you at home, okay? Why don't you just go, too? No.
I mean, sure I'll go, but you know what? Why don't you think about this for a second? Who had your back through all of this, okay? Cleaned up your messes, covered your tracks, protected you? You know what, pal? Why don't you just go straight to hell? Everything you ever did for me just blew up in my face.
You're marrying that woman! You let her back into my life.
Protecting me? No, you You just screwed me.
That's one way to look at it, yeah.
Mm-hmm.
What is the other way to look at it? Glass is still half full.
Kristin still doesn't know half the secret.
Thank you, Ethan.
You have a good night, Ms.
Sewell.
I will.
Just got your text.
Where's Sutton? Uh, she left with her mom.
There was this huge blowout between Ted and Kristin.
What's up? You guys need to see this.
Not you, Riley.
Sorry.
It's okay.
I get it.
- It was on Rebecca's computer.
- Oh, my God.
+ It doesn't matter how I got it.
It proves Alec Rybak killed Derek Rogers.
No.
It proves he was on the scene.
He's holding the murder weapon in his hand.
No.
Most likely the murder weapon, and I'm guessing that this photo was obtained illegally, which makes it inadmissible in court.
What are you, defending the guy? After everything we've been through? No.
Ethan, I want to believe it, too, but we need that tire iron, blood, fingerprints, DNA, proof! In other words, if we move forward too quickly, instead of it blowing up in his face, it blows up in ours, right? I heard about the photo.
These guys are making it sound like it's a dead end.
Anything but.
This is a major step.
We're just gonna need a sympathetic judge someone that's not in love with Alec so that we can get a search warrant.
We'll see what we can do, okay? So you and Sutton found this? Look, the only reason I was there was to help solve this thing so you could have a shot at a family.
And you and I could have a second chance.
You know what? I don't mean to sound ungrateful here, but Sutton is just always there.
I don't know if it's because she is one step ahead, or one step behind, but she is there, and she is in your head, and under your skin, Ethan, and and it is chronic.
Chronic? Never goes away.
Yeah, I know what it means.
Ethan you and I are done.
Becca wants me there early.
Listen, guys, before I go, there's one part of the ceremony I want to move up.
The "speak now or forever hold your peace" bit.
What do we think? Is the peace gonna hold up? Yeah, I guess.
Maybe not Ted and Kristin.
Maddie, what happened between Ted and Rebecca was years and years ago.
Before you born.
And if I don't have an issue with it I don't think you should, either.
T, what do you think? Yeah.
No issues.
Whew! All right.
I'll see you two at the wedding.
Don't be late.
I can't stand this.
This is horrible.
That picture and what we know.
I mean, if Dad did kill Derek, and now he's just marrying Rebecca to use her as she's using him Mads, I know it's hard, but just try and hang in there a little while longer.
We have to see this through.
I know.
He spent the night at the club.
Don't you kids have a wedding to get ready for? No.
What are you talking about? We're not going to that thing.
I mean, right, Sutton? Uh, of course, not.
Sutton, do you mind finishing this? You're not seriously considering going to that, are you? I have to.
Hey.
I kind of figured you'd be getting all dressed up, going to that wedding.
Women love weddings, you know.
All that pomp and romance stuff.
Be a good chance for you to take another run at her, don't you think? I'm not going.
I did what I could.
It wasn't enough.
It's never gonna be enough.
I see.
So what are you gonna do? You gonna sentence yourself to my life? And how many years of feeling sorry for yourself were you planning there? Two? Seven, like me? I just don't care how this thing turns out anymore.
You sit there on your ass, I'll tell you exactly how it's gonna go.
Thayer's gonna get the girl, and you're gonna get squat.
Trust me, if I were you, I wouldn't quit at the finish line, pal.
You'll never forgive yourself.
Tell Dad I'll be a little late.
Thayer, you're the best man.
I know.
Yeah, best man I know.
Ryan, uh, I will meet you upstairs.
Okay.
I'll get the car.
Thanks.
Okay.
I am terrified that people are gonna pick up on what we're suspecting, especially Dad.
You just do your best.
I'll handle things here.
Okay.
All right.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Get out of here.
We'll get right to work.
This way.
Sutton? What a pleasant surprise.
I wasn't sure you were gonna come after what happened last night.
Well, I just felt like I needed to see this.
I'm glad you're here.
How's your mom and dad? Probably shouldn't talk about it.
Totally understand.
Do me a favor, though.
Give 'em some time.
It'll work out.
Thanks for being here.
Mm-hmm.
Hi, kid.
Mom doesn't want to see you.
Could you just please tell her I'm here? She saw you pull up.
She doesn't want to see you.
It's too soon.
Honey I made a mistake.
You have to understand, you and your sister.
All I know is that my mom is hurting really badly right now, and it's your fault.
I'm sorry, Dad.
Come in.
Sutton, you're here.
Wonderful.
I know, Rebecca.
I know all of it, and you you can't do this.
Do what, exactly? Cover for Alec.
I know you've seen the picture, and I know you know the truth, that Alec killed Derek Rogers.
That photo is an obvious fake.
It's been doctored.
Someone's playing a game.
I always assumed it was some malcontent or someone that Alec sent to jail.
Or Alec actually killed Derek.
Have you ever thought about that possibility? Why would I? I was with him that whole night at his house, remember? Yes, his alibi.
His wife-to-be.
Is this about your mother and father? No, Rebecca, this is about you coming forward and telling the truth.
Alec did an awful thing, and if you marry him, he will get away with it.
So I just want you to do the right thing and tell the truth.
Sutton, honey, I am telling the truth.
Hey, honey, I Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were alone.
No, Sutton and I were just having a little chat.
I'll be right down.
See you at the altar.
Okay.
Sutton do me a favor.
Hand me my bouquet.
+ Thayer.
Where you been? Nearly had to call for a replacement.
You okay? Yeah, I'm good.
You don't look okay.
Yeah, it's all right.
That's all right.
Come on.
Well, his car is at the wedding, so, if we don't find anything here, we could try there.
Let me see those.
I went through the pockets front and back; nothing.
So Alec's not at the courthouse.
Where is he? Golf course? Exactly.
She says it's a fake, and she is sticking with her alibi.
Do you think this is such a good idea? It's like a puzzle and these photos are the pieces, but somehow some of these pieces got mixed up, and I just I keep thinking if I can just look at these pictures long enough, it'll start to make sense.
for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.
Therefore, by the power vested in me by the state of Arizona, I pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
Come here.
Danny, what's going on? You're under arrest for the murder of Derek Rogers.
If you'll come with us, please.
Do you know about this? We found the murder weapon in your house; your prints were Alec! Rebecca! This is ridiculous.
You might want to call his attorney.
Let's go! Tell them I was set up! Hey.
You okay? I just wasn't expecting for it to feel like this.
I know.
I can imagine.
Any regrets? Not yet.
But whatever's coming, I don't want to face it alone.
You won't have to.
- Hey, mom.
- It's all working perfectly, Sutton.
Just as we planed.