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Welcome to Joey's casino.

Why did I let you drag me here in the middle of the day?

I barely know the first thing about gambling.

Pretending Monaco is a dream, huh?

-This is not Monaco. -Geneva?

I have seen you take girls who were not traditionally beautiful

and transform them into stars,

risk it all on questionable men.

-That's different. -Trust me all these years.

Trust me now.

We're gonna start at the bar,

loosen up a bit, and then see

what that hot dealer at the table has to offer.

Make some seed money for our new modeling agency.

Come on, baby.

Mama needs a new pair of shoes.

[laughs]

[knocking]

For the love of...

If you're here to get a piece of Dana Leslie Thomas,

take a number!

ANNOUNCER: The role of Ted Richardson

is now being played by Keith D. Robinson.

-Dana, we need to talk. -[clears throat] Mm.

♪ ♪

[heart monitor beeping steadily]

Sorry to interrupt, Doc.

What's going on with June?

Just catching her up on her test results.

I'm afraid June has pneumonia.

It's quite severe.

She's gonna need surgery.

-Surgery?! -NAOMI: Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Try to stay calm. Okay?

The idea is to get you feeling better.

[coughing]

[music by the Articulettes playing]

[clearing throat]

[music stops]

And what was that?

[chuckles] My favorite group.

Pretty popular back in the day.

Mmm.

Makes me remember the old days.

-Old feelings. -[chuckles]

Mmm.

The power of a voice like that.

The power to move people to do positive things,

bring a positive change.

Imagine what it could inspire today.

Happiness, peace, understanding.

Oh, I understand you loud and clear.

Enough with the nudging.

I will do what I want in my own time.

As you wish.

And I do want to do this.

A reunion of the Articulettes.

For one night only.

After?

Depends.

Oh, Anita, you will not regret this.

No. As soon as you start rehearsing

and get together with those ladies,

-you're gonna feel like-- -[doorbell rings]

Oh, Rowena's upstairs. Would you mind, sweetheart?

I'll get rid of whoever that is.

We got planning to do.

Vernon.

And the day was going so well.

What the devil possessed you to come here?

-All right. Hello, hello. -DRAKE: Ladies, welcome.

Hello.

-The name of the game is blackjack. -And what's your name?

Whatever you want it to be.

Well, my friend and I are looking to beautify the world.

You're going to help us turn this little stack of chips

into the agency of our dreams.

I kind of like how he looks, Pam.

Mmm.

Do you model, Name of My Choice?

DANI: Play your cards right

and we'll have you half-naked

in an international fashion magazine before you know it.

Let's play.

Doc, I think she's trying to say something.

What is it, June? What's wrong? What's wrong?

[grunting]

[labored breathing]

He's the one cutting me?

-I'll take my chances on the street. -All right, all right.

I will be there

but only in a supervisory capacity.

Okay? Now, Dr. Wilkes here

will be doing the procedure.

And he's got two of everything?

As far as I've heard, yes.

I'll take good care of you, June.

Is there no way we can wait until Dr. McBride

is fit to operate?

-No offense. -None taken.

And now with the pneumonia,

the oxygen level in her blood is low,

which means even less oxygen is getting to the heart muscle.

And this is causing ischemia.

June is going to need immediate bypass surgery

or her heart will be significantly

and permanently damaged.

Ha.

[labored breathing]

And people called me heartless.

So, what's your business?

-Eva. -Oh.

What's our precious little angel gotten herself into?

I'm getting together a few people for lunch,

since it's her birthday.

[chuckles]

Everybody keeps reminding me.

Mm.

Would you, uh, care to join us?

No obligation, if it's...

uncomfortable for you to be around certain people.

Far be it for me to impose on any plans you have

to spend time with her.

-Yeah. -And why would I do that?

It's her birthday. Yeah.

-[clears throat] -After she betrayed me?

I curse that day.

It is the worst day of my life.

Always expecting a cake,

thinking that I should celebrate the fact

that she just ripped my whole world in two.

What?

Who says monsters are only in fairy tales?

If this is a sympathy call, I'm... moving forward.

Good.

What about a second reason?

Martin?

-You ever thought about becoming a psychic? -[chuckles]

What's going on between you and my son?

I was hoping that you could tell me.

What is the one thing that Martin has worked for

his entire life, whether he admitted it or not,

whether he consciously even knew it or not?

He's been on the path to the presidency.

And what would that mean if he just gave that up?

ANITA: I thought I smelled fire and brimstone.

Usually, it's "speak of the devil and he will appear,"

but this one shows up unannounced and uninvited.

Always nice to see you, too, Anita.

Haven't you caused enough trouble?

I brought these papers over for Dani.

They're for the sale of our beach property.

By coming here, I was hoping to avoid another...

chaotic encounter.

Not familiar with courier services?

Do you get that feeling, Vernon?

That he's here for another reason?

Cody. What are you doing here?

I wanted to see you.

Hmm. You shouldn't follow people.

I like you.

You enjoyed what we did together?

-Very much. -Hmm.

Now you need more?

"Yes, ma'am."

Yes, ma'am.

Your...

foot.

-You like what I did? -[chuckles softly]

Well, if you can't follow instructions,

we can't do things anymore.

-This is going to cost you. -[phone chimes]

Follow me again,

we're history.

Yes, ma'am.

You'll hear from me. Or not.

Anything we need to be concerned about?

Uh, Dr. Wilkes had a family emergency.

What about June?

She's being prepped for surgery.

To be performed by whom?

We're still working on that.

But what I know for sure

is Dr. McBride will be supervising the surgery.

So there'll be plenty of qualified doctors in the room.

But Dr. McBride won't actually be

the one performing the surgery?

[sighs] Due to his injury, no.

I'm sorry, but this is not what June wanted.

And she hasn't even met this mystery surgeon

that Dr. McBride will be supervising.

Shanice, we just want to make sure June will be okay.

No surgery is 100% risk-free.

And the paperwork she signed--

-If she were your family-- -I'd be relieved Dr. McBride

has taken a personal interest,

and he's gonna oversee every step of the operation.

Rest assured he's gonna assemble the best team we've got.

June's in good hands.

WOMAN [over P.A.]: Dr. Wong to BAT 360.

-Okay, so there will be more doctors there. -[elevator bell dings]

The more eyes on her, the better, right?

Oh, I found you.

You should be a detective.

I have information guaranteed to blow your mind.

I'm gonna go grab a coffee. Do you want anything?

I'm good.

-I was talking to my husband. -Oh.

Husband's good, too. Thanks, babe.

Come on.

Okay. I had a conversation with Leslie about Laura's accident.

Okay. What'd she say?

Listen for yourself.

KAT [recorded]: So you're admitting it?

Eva ran Laura off the road.

LESLIE [recorded]: You're as right about that

as you've been about everything else.

Everything Eva has done

is a direct result of the way you raised her.

She grew up fatherless.

-She had a stepfather. -She needed you.

How could I have known you kept her?

Why wouldn't I?

She was a souvenir of our love.

So is that your way of punishing her?

I never would do such a thing.

How could you look at that face

and not want to cherish and protect her?

Every time I looked in her eyes,

I saw you.

And I wanted you to see

that perfect little human that we made.

Count her tiny toes.

Spoil her.

You think I don't love Eva?

[scoffs softly]

I love her so much it hurts.

Because she's a reminder of the love I lost.

The life I would have had.

You said you ended the pregnancy.

Hmm. Yeah.

First and last time I told you a lie.

But how many lies did you lay on me, Teddy?

[scoffs]

On your wife?

Your son?

Liar, liar, pants on fire.

[chuckles]

Ooh, next to you, baby, I am squeaky clean.

All I know is Eva is a victim of a deranged mother.

[chuckles softly]

What can I say except...

you're right.

So Martin wasn't talking about postponing for a few years?

He's taken a bid for the presidency

completely off the table?

Even if he planned to temporarily pause

his pursuit of a presidential bid,

he would still have to be engaged in activities

to keep him in the political spotlight

and position himself as a viable candidate.

Everybody knows that running for president

takes long-term preparation.

And even a pause can't mean stepping back completely

away from the groundwork.

What reason has Martin given for changing his mind?

He said he wants to be there for me and the kids.

He doesn't want to turn our lives upside down.

-Plausible. -Yes. But when I gave him

those exact same reasons before,

he convinced me that I was wrong.

Well, what's changed in your lives?

Other than Martin's father admitting to having an affair

and Martin finding out

that he had a sister he never knew about,

status quo.

Hmm. Interesting.

If you don't count the nightmares.

-Should I be worried? -[phone beeps]

Oh, it's Vanessa. I asked her to come by.

Um, I can tell her to come back.

-No, no, no. No, that's fine. -Are you sure?

Yeah. Yeah, I just... I wanted to bounce some ideas off of you,

and we can do that anytime.

I'll give it some thought and we'll talk soon?

Count on it.

[gasps] Smitty!

I wish I could stay, but looks delicious.

Don't I though?

[chuckles] Love you.

I love you back.

Bye, Vanessa.

Something I said?

We were family.

Before the divorce.

And the affair.

Look, my point is, we were a part of each other's lives.

And I know it won't happen overnight,

but I'm hoping that, one day soon,

we'll all be able to put our differences behind us.

"Differences"?

Look, Anita, Ted's actions were his alone, okay?

He set this wheel in motion, not me.

If you're looking for forgiveness,

you have a lot more work to do.

Forgiveness?

I... never considered that within the realm of possibility,

but I'll take that into consideration moving forward.

Also, requesting an appointment before showing up unannounced

and uninvited would also be advisable.

I'll keep that in mind, too.

Do.

Bye, Bill.

VERNON: Huh.

You didn't slam the door and leave him reduced to tears.

The Jarvises were pulling up. I didn't want to cause a scene.

That man makes me so angry.

Take that fire and use it for good.

Call an old friend.

Last time I tried this, it went nowhere.

You didn't mention that.

What happened?

I called Sharon.

She picked up the phone,

didn't say a word and hung up on me.

I have to admit, that hurt.

So why would I set myself up again by calling Tracy?

You don't have to pick up that phone.

Thank you.

Use the house phone.

Same old number, one she recognizes.

What, and just call out of the blue?

Saying what, uh, "Life is short--

let's relive our glory days"?

Why not?

It's been decades, Vernon.

What, are you afraid they've forgotten you?

I seriously doubt it.

Why are you so invested in making this concert happen?

Because...

when I'm onstage making my speeches,

you're in the audience,

smiling at me like I'm 25.

I know how it feels.

'Cause when you got up there the other night--

granted, it was just karaoke with the family--

you were radiant.

Well, I'm a long way from 25. [chuckles]

You have so much talent inside of you,

burnished and refining.

What are you saving it for?

Huh?

Maybe Tracy and Sharon have been waiting on this phone call

for years.

It just isn't that easy.

Like impossible ever stopped you.

When Jim Price made that offer,

your immediate reaction was,

"I'd like to do it with the girls."

But if that's too much trouble,

I'm sure Jim could set up a solo tour for you.

You were the star.

Everybody came out to see you.

You had a successful career without them.

You could do it again.

If you had to.

LESLIE [recorded]: See, you imagine it,

but you don't have any proof.

No witnesses,

no records, no motorcycle.

And I'm sure you do not expect me

to testify against my own daughter.

Mm-mm.

So, basically,

you got nothing.

Leslie thinks we don't have proof

that Eva tried to kill Laura.

Everything you need to put her away.

Those were some pretty damning statements.

Well, what do we do next?

You go and arrest her? Or does Eva have to confess? Or--

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hang on, Kat. Not so fast.

Six pounds, five ounces.

That's how much she weighed.

Came in the middle of the night.

My God, I've never felt that kind of pain.

Pain not just from labor but...

because I was very lonely.

Hmm.

I prayed.

I wished that you would track me down

and find us.

Tell me that...

you couldn't live without me.

And when you saw our beautiful baby...

you'd fall in love.

And Eva would have a daddy.

I'm sorry you were so alone. I...

So was I.

[chuckles softly]

I couldn't stop crying. Neither could she.

I didn't know where to turn to.

I didn't know...

who to turn to.

But, well, of course,

there was Bill.

And what he would have done.

-Had I known about the baby, I-- -Yeah.

Well, see, that's the part...

right there, that's the part that-that hurts the most.

I knew you didn't want us living like that, so...

I spared you, Ted.

So that you could live happy with your real family.

[clears throat]

Listen.

I've done some things that...

...I really wish I hadn't.

Eva was a blessing though.

Yeah.

And now...

Now, Ted, we're giving you a second chance to do right by us.

Irrefutable proof right here.

You heard it from Eva's own mother.

She could say she was being sarcastic.

When she implicated her daughter in an attempted murder?

Hearsay. They'd have to prove an exception

against the prohibition to the hearsay law,

and that's difficult to do.

Uh, I know they're up to something.

Leslie just admitted it.

[clicks tongue] Okay, what do I do next?

Would you ignore me if I tell you to let it go?

I'll send you a copy of the recording.

Listen to it again. For me?

I don't know if this is smoke or if it's an actual fire, but...

they are the only people who would benefit

from Laura being hurt.

And you've got no qualms about the fact

that you and Eva are related?

Just because we have the same father does not make us family.

Wrong is still wrong.

Unless I missed something in current events.

JACOB: Well, I don't have the best

track record when it comes to mixing family with work.

We'll just pretend we're strangers. I do.

Do you know how annoying you can be?

Yeah, I've heard that before. Thanks.

[chuckles]

MAN [over P.A.]: Dr. Thompson to room 315.

Email the recording?

On its way.

Thanks, Jacob.

I'll be in touch.

We're family. It's inevitable.

June's surgery's over?

So soon?

MAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Hugo to ICU.

Doc. I hope you got some good news.

Everything went well.

Our colleagues are closing.

We have antibiotics flowing,

and the prognosis is good.

Oh, thank goodness.

When can we see her?

She'll be in recovery until she's able to come back

to the floor, so shouldn't be that long.

The nurses will help you with any other concerns.

I'm sorry to do this to you,

-but I have an appointment. -Oh, of course. Of course.

-This means the world, Doc, really. -It's my pleasure to help.

MAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Johnson to room 315.

-[sighs]: Oh. -[sighs]

Voilà.

[laughs]

Beginner's luck, huh?

Oh! More drinks?

Well, I couldn't say no to that nice bartender over there.

-Mmm. -Did you see her cheekbones?

Did you get her information?

-Why do I ask? -It's a gift.

-What are we betting on next? -Okay.

We'll start our agency in the DMV.

-Mm-hmm. -Uh, Georgetown.

Adams Morgan.

Uh, then we'll go to New York.

They used to call me Napoleon.

-Let's take Europe. -Ooh.

Do you remember the last time we were in Paris?

Feels like a fever dream.

Think it's wise to return?

Let's set up camp in London. [chuckles]

Mm. Glasgow.

Care to bet?

I thought you'd never ask.

Whatever your name is,

make some dreams come true.

[both laughing]

Here we go. And there's an entire pie in there

waiting to be devoured.

We can all use a little decadence occasionally.

Thanks. And, trust, I will hit it.

But that is not the reason I asked you to stop by.

What's on your mind?

I'm thinking about selling the house.

I will handle how I communicate with Sharon and Tracy

in my own fashion.

You mean, not at all?

The wrong word with the wrong inflection,

everything could go up in flames.

It's that deep?

You have no idea.

Back when I was in the business of brokering peace--

This isn't government affairs.

-It-- -We're not talking about the Senate.

Evenings at the dinner table,

with Nicole and Dani battling it out over who's the best band

or which of those raggedy little boys was the cutest.

[both chuckle]

Well, I know a thing or two

about how to bring people who love each other--

even though they've forgotten they have the same goal--

together.

Which Articulette was the quietest?

Tracy.

The peacemaker.

Churchgoing girl?

Of course.

We all were. Her parents wouldn't have it any other way.

Remind her of the faith you shared back then.

Say a little something about "make a joyful noise,"

"don't hide your light under a bushel,"

"use your talents and you multiply them."

Coming together to make music

can be like going to church.

[chuckles softly]

All I'm saying is...

...you got to start somewhere.

Appeal to Tracy's better angels, hmm?

You got a favorite story about the two of you?

[chuckles softly]

Where do I begin? [chuckles]

Then give her back a piece of herself.

A part of Tracy's past that she thought was gone forever

she can't share with anyone else

but you and Sharon.

Do that,

you'll see her come running back for more.

Sometimes...

people just can't get past the past.

And that's what I'm afraid of.

Twice in a week.

Most of Team Dupree keeps their exposure to once a month.

Mm.

You know, I've always been fascinated by you, Bill.

Mm. The flattery.

Mm, it's not a big deal.

I'm interested in a lot of things--

what lives on the bottom of the ocean,

how many foreign operatives

the CIA currently has working for them.

[chuckles softly] Can't help you with that.

And sometimes it's a little closer to home.

Hmm.

How close?

Martin.

Mm. Hmm.

So what can I tell you about your husband

that you don't already know?

There's always trouble in a marriage when one spouse

-starts asking questions behind the other one's back. -Mm.

At least that's what my divorce lawyer friends tell me.

I'm not asking about Martin.

-I'm wondering about you, Bill. -[chuckles softly]

Look, I'm a busy man. You have lunches to pack.

-What do you want to know? -Okay.

A couple days ago, you said that it was important

for you and Martin to be on the same team.

You said that Martin would understand

what you meant by that.

Care to elaborate?

I wouldn't read too much into it.

What I probably meant was

family's too important to turn our backs on

simply because we don't agree.

-Mm. -You know, to coin a new family motto,

"Friends today, enemies tomorrow, but family first."

Shall I quote you?

I'd rather you didn't.

What I'm asking, Bill, is:

Is there something

that you don't want the public to know about?

And does that have something to do with Martin?

My advice?

Ask your husband.

Because spouses are so forthcoming.

If recent events have taught me anything,

it's that certain truths about the Dupree family

have an ugly way of making themselves known.

My job, in addition to packing lunches,

is to protect those that I love.

Martin and I have two very bright children whom we adore.

-They're great kids. -Yeah.

They are.

So if you know something about Martin, it affects me.

If it affects me, it could affect Samantha and Tyrell.

So I'm asking you, Bill,

from one Dupree outsider to another,

parent to parent,

if whatever is going on could affect Martin or my family.

Hi.

Come on in.

June's still a little out of it from the anesthesia.

Hey, June. Jacob and I are here.

You made it through surgery like a champ.

The doctor said you'll be fine.

With one hand tied behind his back.

Some surgeon.

I might have room for a man like that in my life.

[chuckles] I'll alert his wife.

He fixed my heart. [chuckles softly]

Got to find somebody suitable to break it.

Why not the man who put me back together?

Or we can work on finding you suitable housing

-so that you can-- -Sorry, babe. I got to go.

Duty calls.

-Okay. Be safe. -Of course.

Keep up the recovery, June.

We're getting used to having you around.

You go, too.

No, no, I can stay a little longer.

Till you fall asleep?

Uh, why don't we let our miracle patient get some rest.

You understand.

Of course.

We can continue our conversation later.

I was afraid of that.

DANI: I get to choose

who decorates the agency.

And if I win,

we change the name of the agency to "Curtis/Dupree."

You wouldn't.

Scared?

-Oh, you are dangerous. -[laughs]

You heard the lady.

Deal the cards.

-[gasps] -Aah!

Hit me.

Doug McBride.

Doug! Come join the game!

Maybe I will in a bit.

Hit me.

Well, I'm surprised to see you.

That could mean only one of two things--

either you have the money you owe me

or you have a death wish.

Which is it?

I wanted to let you know

that I went back into the OR today.

Really?

What poor son of a mother let you within five feet?

I ought to have this cast off soon,

and then I'll be able to work some overtime

and I'll be able to make the money that I owe you.

Duh.

Even if you start slicing full-time,

you'll be 80 before you pay off the interest,

let alone the principal.

Come on, man, you got to be reasonable.

Well, I think I am reasonable.

To let myself be nickel-and-dimed like this.

I'm starting to think you don't respect me.

Of course I do.

I'm trying to work with you, Doug.

Now, I'm gonna say the quiet part out loud.

I don't want to scare you,

but I gave you a week--

a week-- to pay me back.

Now, how you gonna get yourself out of this jam?

Sell this house?

There are so many memories here. Too many.

And with Ted gone, I want something else.

Something new. You get it.

-Of course. -Great.

So you'll list it for me?

Not on your life. [scoffs softly]

Okay. All right, all right.

What do you think that conversation's about?

Between Doug and Joey Armstrong?

[exhales] It's Joey's casino, right?

My question is: What's Doug doing here

-in the middle of the day? -Mmm.

What are we?

Fair point.

Have you seen that guy's social media?

-Doug's? -Mm. Joey's.

He's an amazing cook.

I follow him on Insta.

You should totally check out his page.

Gorgeous recipes.

And the finished product? Mmm.

Yummy. [grunts] Divine.

-Huh. -Hit me.

You have been patient. I'll give you that.

Every man has his limits.

How am I supposed to come up with--

Well, your wife has an awfully good head on her shoulders.

Ask her.

You know I can't do that.

Either you call your wife or I will.

I have a friend.

She advises people who've gone through traumatic events.

In this case, she'd say

selling this house might feel like a good idea.

It's a quick fix to delete memories,

start pain-free elsewhere.

-But a year from now-- -A year from now?

Everyone's giving me a year.

My friend is very, very smart

and gives only the best insight.

You should consider taking it.

A year from now, you still want

to sell this magnificent piece of real estate,

I'll make both of us a fortune,

and we'll take a road trip, like we always said we would.

What would I do without you?

Find the perfect friend, got to keep her around forever.

[laughing]

No.

No, I understand.

Truly, I do.

Of course.

I didn't mean to make you cry.

I'm sorry.

[sniffles] Okay.

Bye now.

Baby, it may not seem like it right now,

-but everything's gonna be all right. -Shoot!

I-I...

I didn't ask her if she wanted to stay here

or if we should book a hotel. [sniffles]

Executive decision-- she'll stay here.

Who? What are you talking about?

Tracy. She said yes.

For dinner.

I didn't even mention the concert. [sniffles]

But she's taking the train in today.

-Today? -Why should we wait?

Now, what was her favorite dish?

I wonder if she still likes it.

It has been years,

but she sounded exactly the same,

like no time has passed.

Vernon, I don't know if this is gonna take another step further,

but that was the best phone call of my life.

Why did you let me waste so much time?

-[chuckling] -[chuckles] Oh.

Oh, what-what do you think I should wear?

Now, what am I gonna say to Tracy when she gets here?

It's been decades.

So much water under the bridge.

You'll figure it out.

You always do.

[chuckles]

You're usually so quick with an answer, Bill.

Hmm. Do I tell you the truth or what'll help you sleep at night?

I'm an investigative journalist in my other life.

-Guess. -Mm.

Fact is, Smitty, secrets and lies

are what keep a marriage alive.

Each partner has to maintain a certain level of deception

in order to keep both parties happy.

"Yes. Yes, that suit looks great on you."

"No, I wasn't looking at that hot guy across the room."

So one should not disclose

when one is having a secret affair with a family friend?

-[chuckles softly] Mm. -Secrets like that, Bill?

If Martin does have a secret,

it's not that he wants an open marriage.

You told him that you two should be on the same team.

I have friends in high places.

I don't follow.

His political aspirations, Smitty.

I thought that my connections could serve Martin well.

Not sure that'll matter anymore.

Why not?

Whatever it is,

I'm sure I'll read about it in the group chat.

You're no longer in that chat.

Thanks for the coffee.

-Don't you dare open that door. It's a trap. -[suspenseful music plays on TV]

[whimpers]

How you gonna fall over your own feet?

-Oh, Lord. [screams] -[knocking]

-JACOB: Everything all right? -Oh.

Okay.

-[exhales] -[TV turns off]

Well, Officer Friendly.

I'm in the middle of a movie. What do you want?

We need you at the station.

What can I say? When I'm good, I'm great.

And when you're bad, you're better?

You tell me.

Bad is definitely better.

Don't you remember the first rule of being an Articulette?

You don't flirt with your sister's man.

Do I have any say in this?

BOTH: No.

Thanks, Andre.

You're a good friend.

Teddy boo.

What took you so long?

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