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EMCEE: Chelsea Hamilton!

[applause]

CHELSEA: My momager- Dani Dupree.

I pity you, Dani. I really do.

You and I don't have a damn thing in common, Hayley.

You have to cling to my former husband

to avoid being a pariah.

I'm a Dupree.

I don't have to cling to anything to matter.

Damn it, Ted!

I will not be ignored!

I cheated that one time and-

Did Aunt Nicole ever forgive you?

She never found out.

And God willing, she never does.

ANITA: Uh-huh. [laughs]

La Pont Neuf Cake is Dom La Maison.

What do you think? Too much?

Well, there aren't any farm animals

or Darth Vader or boy band members.

However, it looks like you still managed

to go a little over the top.

Even though she handcuffed your plans.

Mother, I am never going to apologize

for celebrating my miracle baby's birthday.

Nor should you.

But what you should be celebrating

is that Kat hasn't stopped you yet.

You're right. The day is coming

where Kat will not allow it.

Oh, can you do me a favor and spray the Febreze?

It always makes the house feel so fresh

and welcoming for parties.

You stole that trick from me.

I learned from the best.

Febreze Refresh & Energize. I don't know this scent.

Oh, that's nice.

NICOLE: Right?

Oh, I hope Kat enjoys herself.

She pared my list down to only family.

I wanted to go full-blown Bridgertonmeets Bratz

with costumes and everything.

This is our compromise.

It's very nice.

Oh, and she will appreciate this, too.

Kat insists on it. She says for parties,

you got to have the Febreze to set the vibe.

ANITA: Ooh.

Well, what do you think?

I think Kat's gonna love it, despite herself.

What else can I do?

I think we are good.

I do need Daddy. Where is he?

[sobs]

[knocking at door]

Daddy?

Call it fatherly intuition.

I know when my girl needs me.

[sobbing]

You know, you didn't have to bother

barging by Caroline like that.

I told you you could just walk right in.

Not the strongest move for opposing counsel.

I've spent more time with you since the case began

than all the months before.

I'll take it.

I'm not here as your daughter. I'm here as a lawyer.

Now, the court requires you to assure speedy justice.

Having your clerk stall or make a false claim is unacceptable.

False claim?

Your people say you're unavailable

for depositions because of a court date.

But the court docket says you're free as a bird.

Okay, well, hold on a second. That can't be right.

Uh...

Well, it seems in this one instance you are correct.

But I believe the court allows for doctor's visits.

Why? What's going on?

Did the numbness in your hand come back?

Are you okay, Daddy?

? ?

Naomi, the hand thing is nothing, okay?

And neither is my appointment.

I'm just having my annual physical,

which Caroline can easily move-

Don't you dare.

Unless you're gonna tell her to move the appointment up.

Well, I haven't felt anything since that twinge, so...

I want to believe you, Dad, but...

how do I know if you're telling me the truth

about anything anymore?

Ouch. [laughs]

I mean, there was a time when my word meant everything to you,

but I know, I know. That's on me.

Don't go there, Dad. Please.

Frankly, I don't want to even say or hear her name. Okay?

Do I have to be on death's door

for you to have a change of heart?

Huh. Apparently so.

You know, I never stop believing that you love me,

but the evidence is indisputable.

-Nice. -Yay.

-[laughs] -What'd you wish for?

Well, if I tell you, it might not come true.

Well, I hope you didn't waste a wish.

There are things that require wishing, and...

things that you can just have whenever you're ready.

Oh, well, good to know.

I always take life inventory on birthdays,

and this year, I feel like everything's

finally taking shape and hot to go.

I'm feeling ready to celebrate,

but only if you still want to.

Kat, I want to celebrate the heck out of you.

Why wouldn't I?

Well, the Dupree men basically grilled

your intentions at the fashion show,

and now round two,

I-I mean, I'd understand if...

Well, I did have an ulterior, non-cupcake-related motive

for having you here early and alone.

Oh, are you really bailing?

No. I wanted to give you this.

[gasps]

Nope. No chores today.

It is gorgeous out,

and I'm gonna pick up something from Orphey Gene's,

and we are gonna have a picnic in the park.

We can't risk being seen together by certain people.

You know that.

If you don't mind, I just want to chill here.

I do mind.

Because I know why you suddenly can't stand

to be in the same room with me.

I said some things I shouldn't have.

You get so angry with me sometimes,

even when I'm just asking a question.

I'm trying to do what you want and get everything right,

but it gets confusing and hard for me.

It's the situation, okay?

It's- we can't,

we can't be ourselves in public,

and we've got this mission in common.

And you're working with Ted and Nicole.

And sometimes I feel like they get more of you than I do...

than I'm used to getting.

It's not on purpose.

I know.

I mean, hey, we are the best

mother-and-daughter team out there.

I mean, come on, honey. We are like the Gilmore Girls.

Which is why I overreacted

when you implied that I did something

to that girl at the hospital.

Mama, I said I was sorry.

No, no, I'm the one that should be apologizing.

I mean...

[sighs]

...honey, most of my plan has fallen on you.

And you should be out there doing things.

I mean, come on, you should be dating

and figuring out your career.

But instead you're all alone

with the Richardsons all the time.

Look, I chose this. It's our revenge.

I knew what I was doing.

Come on, baby. It's wearing on you.

Tell me I'm wrong.

Do you think you're the first one to ever

have a, a very bad year? [chuckles]

How about a bad decade?

Mm, mm, mm.

In my early years as an activist,

I had to fight tooth and nail to prove myself.

And not just to the ones who were already

on the wrong side of history.

You never told me that.

Everyone knew about Paul "Cheeks" Dupree.

Man of stature, of impenetrable honor.

He founded Fairmont Crest for us

to have a place of our own.

Free of hate like segregated bathrooms

or stares from folks who wanted you to know

that you weren't welcome.

It was a safe space to build community.

I'm forever grateful to Grandpa Paul for that.

Yeah, but not everyone was.

Some of us were wondering

if, if I was really down with the cause

or was I biding my time in my father's shadow.

[chuckles]

I was questioned every step of the way.

You know, if I was going to run

back behind the gates or fight.

If I was man enough on my own

to mentally...

survive the hoses.

-I'm so sorry, Daddy. -[chuckles]

For a while I wasn't sure

if brighter days were ever coming.

What changed?

I met a beautiful singer at a march.

And I saw a life

where I was on the other side

of the dark days with her

and the family we'd make.

And I no longer cared about

proving my grit.

I knew who I was.

And I saw my future with your mother.

I am ashamed to compare my year

to even one of yours.

I am ashamed, period.

Deeply.

You have done so much for us, Daddy.

And I keep making crazy mistake after crazy mistake.

And then I'm like, "Hold my beer while I make another

six-pack of stupid, crazy things."

I dragged our family name through the mud and the media.

I-I used to be that icon that retired too early,

and now I am forever those headlines

and that Gunslinger Dani meme.

Even the charity board fired me

after I brought in more money than they had ever seen.

They can't take that success away from you, Dani.

No, your mother and I are very proud.

How? You had to create a whole other charity

just to save face for me.

There's no shame in needing a hand up.

And not one mistake would have been made

if not for Bill Hamilton.

[scoffs] One day he's gonna wake up and regret his mistake,

which far exceeds any of yours.

And that's leaving you.

Daddy...

...I can't keep letting Bill

twist my hope against me.

What the devil did Bill do now?

I'll take you to your appointment myself,

unless you can promise me you'll make the doctors run every test.

Why are you smiling?

[chuckles]

Any more conditions?

Every instruction is like a big hug.

[sighs]

Just like in court, you can try to evade all you want,

but I won't allow it.

You may have a child bride, but let's face it,

you're not getting any younger.

What?

Look, I exercise and watch my diet,

but I, I like that you're still invested in me being here,

even if you're mad at me.

I'll stop by Caroline's desk to schedule those depositions

on any day other than your doctor's appointment.

Okay. I'll tell you what the doctor says.

-Thank you. -Mm-hmm.

But he'll say I'm a perfect specimen.

I want you to focus on when we step into the light.

You'll have your birthright.

The name, the money, and the status

and everything that little...

princess half sister of yours has.

Your father will get his due.

Nicole will leave him.

The whole town will turn their backs,

and everyone in Fairmont Crest

will know what he did.

But they'll know what I did, too.

What did you do?

I've been fooling everyone.

Kat has been accusing me of not being who I said I was,

and she's right.

Kat is a nobody.

And who cares if she's right?

You don't get it.

She's their amazing, perfect girl.

Ted and Nicole are crazy about her.

If they realize that she was right all along

and I've just been lying to their faces...?

But your father is going to be

just as crazy about you, too.

Okay? Do you know why?

Because you are Eva Thomas, honey.

[laughs] You are just as perfect,

even more amazing.

You are kind, you are important.

[laughs]: You are smart.

And you are drop-dead gorgeous to boot, hmm?

Okay, you're laying it on a little thick.

[laughter]

All right, but then let me go on and drive it on home, then.

I don't want you comparing yourself to her

because there is no comparison.

You have walked the path that has created

this wonderful young woman

that you are worthy of being.

And you are also worthy of all the good in this world.

Unless it's not about Kat.

Ooh, child. Please tell me this has nothing to do with that boy.

Of course not. I haven't even seen Tomas.

I listen to you, like I always do.

I'm gonna go get some air.

KAT: It's a very pretty...

calculator.

To count up your future profits.

Honestly, I didn't know what to get the girl who has everything.

But I saw this, and I thought, you know,

maybe it could represent your future, your dream.

And if you hate it, I can just...

No.

Gifts can say a lot of things.

What you think of me,

what you think I want.

How well you know me.

How'd I do?

I... love it.

? I can't get her out my mind?

? Oh, no?

? Out on the street again?

? She locked up my heartbeat again?

? I don't ever want to be set free...?

Mmm. You look beautiful.

Ooh. From the boyfriend?

Not Kat's. Mine.

-Oh. -[chuckles]

"To my darling Nicole.

"It's our baby girl's birthday,

"but it's also the day I thank you

"for bringing her into the world.

-All my love, Ted." -Mmm.

That man is gonna put your father to shame.

[both chuckle]

Push gifts usually arrive on the day the baby's born,

not year after year.

No, I think he goes overboard

because we were so rocky back then.

You were never in danger of losing that man.

He just didn't know how to reach you at that time.

I was just so angry with my body

for not being good enough.

Failing me, failing us, failing our babies.

But you know now it wasn't your fault.

It had just been so easy with Martin.

And then all of a sudden, it was the complete opposite.

I saw every specialist,

regulated Ted to my ovulation windows.

And then he started hanging out with the boys more

and work more, and I felt abandoned.

-And then came Kat. -Mm.

It's not just our baby girl's birthday.

It is the rebirth of our marriage.

Bill showed up here,

and he flooded me with memories of when we were in love,

when we were happy, when we were a family.

And it was like no mistakes had ever happened.

And there was never any Hayley.

But he had ulterior motives.

I fell for Bill's act.

I...

I kissed him.

Well, a kiss is just a kiss.

As Dooley Wilson sang in Casablanca.

And it was that tragic.

I know.

I am the definition of cringe.

"I don't know what you're doing."

[stammers]

"I'm a married man." [laughs]

No, but even now he wants you out there

still pining for him.

But he came over here for her.

He wound me up so that I would put a stop

to Hayley being shunned at the country club.

Oh.

It was for her, Daddy.

He loves Hayley.

Not me.

[sighs]

Hey.

I know a trophy second wife when I see one.

No.

He's not showing her off.

They were in their own world.

The same way he used to be with me.

Trading jokes and...

making plans.

He looks at her the way he used to look at me.

Like...

like she's the most precious thing

he has ever seen in the whole world.

I don't know how it took me this long to realize it's over.

Because when you love that hard,

you expect nothing but love in return.

You know, you accepting the end of you and Bill

is huge.

If I've learned anything in life,

drastic change

can be very, very good.

It doesn't feel good.

[laughs]: Hey.

You're almost there, hon.

And the happy is coming.

Hmm? Just listen to your daddy.

And Daddy says it's time to take this show on the road.

It's Kat's birthday, remember?

I am so not ready for prime time.

You can deliver the gift I got her.

[stammers] Don't let Bill

take another happy moment away from you.

All right, I'll go for a while.

-That's my girl. -[chuckles]

Who's the best?

-Me. -Who's the brightest?

Me. [chuckles]

Right.

Don't you ever forget it.

I love you, Daddy.

I love you, too, baby girl.

I needed to see your face today.

And the rest of you.

An hour after you just saw my face at the house?

This isn't about me.

It's about your dad.

You got all of that from one glance?

I am a detective, right?

Well, Dad was on his better behavior today,

which was somehow worse.

There's no way he's fine about the lawsuit.

He loves that firm almost as much as he loves you.

I'm sure of this case, Jacob.

But if I beat him, my clients could make

so much money, it could bankrupt the firm.

And where do Dad and I stand

after I take away his life's work?

Well, I think that's up to you.

Bill claims he wants your forgiveness

no matter how the case turns out.

And you claim you want nothing to do with him.

Has something happened to change that?

The battle for Naomi's love hasn't been won quite yet,

but...

But something gave you hope?

[chuckles] Yeah.

The sun actually broke through the clouds for a moment.

And Chelsea even showed up the other day.

Oh.

Yeah, I'm, I'm starting to think

that maybe I'm getting my daughters back.

Bill, um...

I have something to tell you that might

make you lose your daughters all over again.

Gran's literally in the kitchen guarding

the Pont Neuf with her body.

[both laugh]

Gran learned how to make that fancy cake

at the Cordon Bleu, no less,

to only have four-year-old you jump

on the kitchen counter and eat it.

Till this day it has to be the cutest thing I've ever seen.

[laughter]

Happy birthday, Kat.

[both sigh]

-[squeals] -[chuckles]

When you decide that you're too cool for us,

we're gonna continue having this party

just to congratulate ourselves because we made the perfect you.

[laughter]

I will never be too cool for you and Mom.

Aw.

Mmm. Thank you for my flowers.

My bad for not sending some every day.

Dad, I have a birthday favor to ask you.

Tomas is coming.

And I need you to play nice, please.

Okay.

Just for you.

Anything for you on your birthday.

[laughs]

We know how much winning means to Bill.

Do you think he's capable of faking health issues?

He seems sincere.

Almost embarrassed by it even.

It's moot anyway.

I mean, in what universe?

That's unusual and cruel, even for Bill.

Okay, let's say he's lying now, right?

One of these days he won't be.

And when that day comes,

will Hayley even call to tell me?

My dad deserves for me to eviscerate him

in court and not look back.

But he's still your father.

And you still want him in your life somehow.

Hey.

Your mom gave you her blessing to make up

your own mind about him.

But my clients, Jacob.

My clients deserve justice.

They deserve to burn it all down.

And you don't think you're the one to start the fire anymore?

How can I be?

If I allow even the tiniest bit of me to be concerned

about my dad while we're in court,

I failed them

even before I stand behind that plaintiff's table.

I think you have your answer.

I do hope to be at the top of the wait list

when those exquisite bags

start rolling off the production line.

And don't try to give me one for free.

Even if you weren't our gran, you're still Anita Dupree.

And you carrying our bag?

You'd be a walking billboard.

Ooh, Chelsea!

I hope you were able to convince Dani to come to the party.

She made all the right noises.

I was hoping that time would heal her, but...

she's still hurting.

One "Kat-amaran" mocktail coming up.

We should have known you were a designer all along.

What's with the bling?

Oh, from Tomas,

for all the bank ChelseaKat's about to make.

Mm-hmm, well, points for not being afraid of your ambition.

However will you repay his gesture?

Oh, here's a thought.

He could be your birthday present to yourself.

Hmm.

You know how we always eat dessert first on our birthdays?

Mm-hmm, because we're Duprees,

and why shouldn't we have the best part first?

But I don't want to have the... cake

unless I really know the cake.

Otherwise, it's just empty calories.

Well, do you have to love the cake to eat the cake?

No, I just need to trust the cake.

But I am getting closer.

-DANI: Hello. -Oh, hi, Mom.

Giggle, giggle, giggle.

Aunt Dani, you're here.

Where else would I be?

Happy birthday, baby.

Did you have another run-in with Naomi?

Chelsea?

Baby, I thought we agreed that it's not on you

to fix what I've broken with them.

I didn't engage with them.

But it is about your children in a way.

Bill.

I might be pregnant.

-[laughter] -Look who I found outside.

-Oh, wow. -Hey, Katita.

Thanks for coming.

And ignore him.

-Ignore who? -Don't do me like that.

You're the first of Kat's suitors

the men of this family found worthy to initiate.

You should be honored.

Anything for Kat.

See? We're all friends now.

-Come on, Tomas. -Wait.

I haven't wished you a proper birthday yet.

Get over here.

Now, no matter how many times

at the years I've said otherwise...

I'm glad you were born.

-Mm, I love you, too. -[laughs]

Now, where's Smitty?

He had to work.

Oh, no.

Guess you were really counting on him being here.

She's just upset because my husband

buys better presents than I do.

But have no fear.

Smitty did all the purchasing.

-[gasps] -I'm just the delivery guy.

Then all is right in my world.

Carry on, Tomas.

But keep your hands to yourself.

-Go away. -[laughs]

I think it's safe to say that our Kat is finally smitten.

Mm-hmm.

Hey, I am so sorry.

This party wasn't on your calendar.

I left my jacket here, but I can just get it tomorrow.

Oh, it's Kat's birthday.

-Eva. -I-I really should go.

No, Eva, it's fine.

I didn't put it on the calendar

because Kat has been such a child about you.

But she is grown enough that you can have

a piece of cake while I go grab your coat.

How long have you known about the baby?

I don't even know if there is a baby.

I only know that I'm late.

Look, I-I shouldn't have said anything.

I just can't keep secrets from you.

I thought we were being careful.

We are.

We were. Look.

I want you to know, if this is anything,

it's an accident.

I take the pill religiously.

Almost never miss a dose.

Almost never?

Between the wedding and all the drama,

I may have missed taking a pill or two.

Listen, I know this isn't what we planned...

We were gonna spend

every moment of our lives together.

You know, selfishly satisfying

each other's needs, traveling at the drop of a hat,

making love in our house in every room of our house

without worrying about a child coming in.

Look, I know, and like I said,

I don't want to make you lose your daughters again.

Though it would be nice to...

Never mind.

No, no, no. What?

Nice to what?

It's just that Naomi and I used

to joke about this all the time.

We'd talk about those women who got pregnant

and made it their entire identity-

posting about placenta plans

and what fruit the baby resembled at any given moment.

We always wondered if they'd ever find

their individuality again.

Now I, uh...

wonder what Naomi thinks of me.

Hmm.

And if I am pregnant,

do you think she'll hate me even more?

Hey, no, hey, don't... worry about that right now.

Look, hey.

All that matters is how you feel.

Okay?

But the question is-is:

will you be happy-

and, baby, I mean truly happy-

if you never have a child of your own?

I have everything

I desire right this moment.

I don't need to have your baby to make my life complete.

I'm not asking what you need.

I'm asking what you want.

? Happy birthday?

? To you?

? Happy birthday to you?

? Happy birthday?

? To you?

? Oh, happy birthday?

? Happy birthday, dear Kat?

? Happy birthday?

-? To you? -? One more time?

? Happy birthday?

? To you?

? Happy birthday to you.?

-[screams] -[laughter]

[cheering, clamoring]

Thanks, family.

Is it bad luck that I already made a wish?

ANITA: There are no rules

when it comes to birthday wishes.

The world is yours.

You all really make me feel like it is.

-Ah... -Now, who wants cake?

Oh, me first. Please, me first.

I have to wait a whole year to get...

Do you think Kat has any idea what she has?

There probably isn't a moment in her life

that hasn't gone celebrated.

Nicole probably has Kat's pity parties catered.

Showing up where you aren't wanted

and then, on top of that, trashing me to my date.

Thank you for being the icing on my birthday cake.

-I didn't know you were listen... -Save it.

[sighs]

I am not gonna let

the stalker wannabe trash

ruin my party.

You can go now.

A little harsh, Kat.

You are a nice guy, Tomas,

but don't let her fool you.

How is she everywhere all at once?

Kat.

I made the wrong wish.

I should have wished for that girl to be exposed.

I wouldn't even know where to begin to be a mother.

The diapers, the baby food,

the private schools, pediatricians, B-29s.

Like...

B-29s?

Those college saving thingies?

[laughs] Babe, no.

You mean 529s.

Not the World War II bombers.

See? I'd be the worst.

Well, listen, I can set up a trust fund

with just a few clicks of my phone.

The money's the easy part.

The rest is the question.

Baby, I know you'd be an amazing mother.

But do you want to be?

I don't know if I should say what you want to hear

or what I'm feeling.

Well, how do you know they aren't exactly the same thing?

I didn't think I wanted kids.

Just like I didn't think I wanted marriage until I met you.

You changed everything, Bill.

You changed me.

And the idea of having a baby human

with a little bit of you,

a little bit of me with your wicked smile

and my eyes.

Hmm. I'm not mad at that.

I'd love to meet him or her.

And the way that you fight for your daughters,

I know you would fight for our child the same way.

You know, maybe if we had a kid of our own,

-it'd be a boy. -Hmm.

And that'd be new for the both of us.

Hmm.

A boy?

I actually like the sound of that.

Are you sure?

Well, as long as you are.

Hmm. Well, I'm only a little late,

so this could all just be a crazy dream.

And I promised to make all your dreams come true.

[chuckles]

Eva.

Uh, sorry.

It's such a beautiful party.

I don't know what came over me.

I know what it is.

You said you lost your mother,

and you've never met your biological father.

So our family celebration makes you ache for...

...what you missed out on.

I had parties.

Not like this, but she-

the woman who raised me-

there were really no limits to what she would do

when it came to me.

She must have been an amazing woman, just like you are.

I should go.

Eva?

There are all kinds of families.

Some you make yourself.

But in the meantime you have Nicole and me.

You're welcome in ours anytime.

So there I was, doing my best Marie Antoinette,

holding a replica of my own head

une promenadedown the Champs-�lys�es for Carl.

And I made it work because that's what I do.

[laughter]

Haven't seen her that way in a while.

-Hey, sissy. -Hey, sissy.

This is a fabulous party.

Even without BTS.

The Jungkook is a real snack, though, I tell you.

Don't.

Don't pretend like you're okay

when you're hanging on by your manicure.

It is...

wonderful and awful to be so known by you.

Hmm, I'll take it as a compliment.

I know what.

Come stay in our guest room for a bit.

We can re-binge

Being Mary Jane and eat leftover birthday cake.

There's not gonna be any leftover cake.

[both laugh]

I know where to find you.

[indistinct chatter]

Eva?

You don't have to tell me, I'm already gone.

I just want to make sure you're okay.

Kat was right.

I don't belong here.

Hey.

Did Caroline comply with your scheduling request?

Yes and no.

I told my clients I can no longer represent them.

Excuse me?

I'm withdrawing from the case.

Oh.

Surprise.

What?

Mom!

My birthday isn't for a couple weeks.

I know, and I also know my daughter.

And I know when you

are not feeling that great.

You've been down.

So, do you remember

that big-head boy?

What was his name? Johnny?

And how he dumped you on Valentine's Day

for Ashley F.?

Uh-huh, so they could hang out.

What did we do to make it better?

We got the biggest cake we could find

and we ate ourselves sick

while we were laughing at Sister, Sisterreruns.

Exactly.

And cake makes everything better.

So...

? H to the A to the P-P-Y?

? Happy birthday to you?

? And you know why??

? 'Cause you the best from all the rest?

? And don't you dare let 'em put you to the test.?

What? [laughs]

Oh, baby.

Here.

Happy early birthday.

Make a wish.

I love you.

So, what do we think of Tomas?

Well, Nicole likes him.

And since I'm the overprotective father,

I'm gonna reserve my judgment.

Mm, seconded from grandfather status,

but I think he'll do.

Martin seemed happy and relaxed.

More than I've seen in a while.

And I'm so glad that Dani came.

Oh, she looked like she was having fun.

-Right? -Yeah.

Maybe this party is just what Dani needed.

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