Nashville

Previously on "Nashville"...

What are you doing? You think I'm on drugs?

Then what is going on with you?

- Sadie Stone, right? - Yes.

You are the real deal, girl.

This can't be a label that carries only male artists.

You have a problem with women?

I heard you singing it with Scarlett!

- Come on. - Because, apparently, I don't compare!

I'm in love with Rayna James.

She's in love with someone else.

You have my heart. You're capable of destroying me.

I would never do that.

I didn't know where else to go. You might understand this.

Tour manager says the stage is up,

everything's ready for you,

so your flight on Thursday gets you into Denver about 8:00,

and the next morning,

you have three radio interviews starting at 7:00.

Do you think you can get me a meeting with Sadie Stone

while I'm in town?

Okay, that's random. Can I ask why?

When I was in L.A., I saw her talking to Jeff Fordham.

She's not an Edgehill artist.

You think she's shopping for a new label.

I do.

Yeah, I mean, I'll see what I can do.

Your tomorrow's totally packed.

I know, I know, but anything can be canceled

except for my time with the girls

And that dress fitting,

but other than that...

It's important.

Is there something you want to tell me?

I just, uh, I just don't think

we're gonna be able to count on Juliette this year.

Um, you know, she's got this movie,

and I just think she's gonna be...

Distracted.

And, I mean, Sadie is an amazing artist.

I mean, she is a no-brainer for our label.

Yeah, no doubt about it. She'd be a huge get.

I agree. I think...

I got to go to this thing at the girls' school,

but can you make that happen, please?

Yeah, I'll do my best.

Sadie Stone.

Do your magic.

In entertainment news this morning,

Juliette Barnes has been cast in the role of Patsy Cline

in a splashy new Hollywood biopic.

This is the opportunity of a lifetime

for the country diva,

considering she has no prior acting experience.

Lucky for her, however,

she'll be able to lean on the very broad shoulders

of her super-sexy costar, Noah West.

Sources are saying that the couple has been spotted

getting cozy in Los Angeles.

After a year filled with scandal and controversy,

it seems Juliette Barnes...

You think everything's fine, you know?

You're solid. You're steady.

Then something big happens or doesn't happen,

and you're right back where you were.

You're fighting like hell not to drink.

But I can't substitute one addiction for another.

That's not healthy.

In the end, I just got to take responsibility for myself

and not take it out on other people.

Thank you.

Thanks, Deacon.

Thanks a lot, Deacon.

So, does anyone else have anything they'd like to share?

Yeah, I got something.

Sorry for... Sneaking out this morning.

I guess I was a little... Shaky.

We're on tour together. There's only so far you can go.

That's true.

Still, I want you to know that...

What I said was true... I am in love with somebody.

I shouldn't have brought you into all this.

Look, Deacon, don't make such a big deal out of it.

We were just having some fun. Remember what that is?

Fun? Joy? Amusement?

Maybe you should look it up.

Hey.

Don't suppose you know where Avery is?

He's late, and he's not answering his phone.

Yeah, Avery hasn't exactly been himself lately.

But I'll give Gunnar a call. Maybe he can cover.

Okay. Great. Thanks. Yeah.

Shouldn't you get that?

It's okay. We got to talk about this.

About everything. I mean...

hey!

I was just coming to see you,

and... and then I saw Scarlett struggling with this...

Case of root beer.

What were you, uh, calling about?

Avery's a no-show.

I thought maybe you could cover for him.

Yeah. Sure.

I'll go... Set up the mikes.

Now, don't all forget about that silent auction back there,

'cause there is some really wonderful stuff.

I personally have been bidding on the beautiful painting

of the Nashville skyline.

Another one of my favorites is golfing with the mayor,

And we've got the mayor right here in the front row.

Thank you.

And we have... A new patron.

So please help me to introduce to the stage,

um, Jeff Fordham.

Thank you, Rayna.

I think we can all agree

that Nashville has been at the forefront

of re-emphasizing music education in our schools.

Well, Edgehill Republic wants to be a part of that revolution.

Now, I have here in my hand a check for $25,000

... for the sole purpose

of building a student recording studio at this school.

Thank you.

Well, that's just great. Thank you, Jeff.

And I know a couple of students

who are gonna be very excited about this gift,

so please help me to welcome

my sweet, sweet girls to the stage, Daphne and Maddie.

Thank you, everyone.

I am not even gonna try to pretend to understand

Excuse me.

Talk to her since she went to L.A.?

No. You?

No.

Still on the naughty list.

Given the shakedown I had to endure

from the two of you a few days ago,

I figured it's time to tell you the truth.

And no, I'm not on drugs.

But thanks a bunch for the vote of confidence.

I am however...

Pregnant.

Oh, my God.

Juliette, congratulations!

Obviously, I'm not gonna keep it,

so I need you all to find me

a reputable and discreet adoption agency.

Wait a second. Juliette, there's a lot of information here.

- No, no, no, this is not a discussion. - Hold on a second. Wait, wait.

I don't want to hear another word from either one of you.

And no one outside of this room

is ever going to hear about this.

You both have signed confidentiality agreements,

and I expect you to uphold them.

So, you're just gonna hide the fact that you're pregnant?

I mean, what about the movie, the tour?

The movie has already agreed to work around my tour schedule.

Since the movie will be wrapping in six weeks,

the tour will be wrapped in eight weeks.

When all is said and done, I'll be 18 weeks pregnant,

and I'll just disappear for a little bit.

Maybe I'll go record a new album.

But, Juliette, you'll be showing before then.

Which is why it's a good thing

that miss Patsy Cline's a hefty woman.

I'll just say I put on a few pounds for the role,

and come on... people will love that.

Hell, I'll probably get an award for it.

What about Avery? Hmm?

It is his, right?

We're done here.

Emily, you're with me tomorrow.

And I don't want to see you

until you get what I asked for...

reputable and discreet.

Didn't he have one already?

What the hell are you doing?

Shots. What are you doing?

You're not in A.A.

It's your play. Does that count?

Deacon. Wait. Deacon.

Is everything a joke to you? Huh?

Those meetings are kind of sacred.

I'm sorry.

I went looking for you this morning.

I didn't even realize it was an A.A. meeting

until I was standing in the doorway.

So, what, you thought you'd just come on in, sit on down, join in?

I didn't know what else to do.

You were looking right at me, talking to me.

Walking away seemed wrong.

And just now?

Not my finest hour, I admit.

But you rejected me this morning.

You know what? Kind of sucked.

So, yeah, maybe I was trying to hurt you back a little bit.

But you're absolutely right.

The booze jokes are below the belt, and I'm sorry.

Okay.

Should've gone with something