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Dani, can I get you anything?

A cup of tea, something to eat?

No, thank you.

Did you get any sleep at all?

I will eat and sleep when my daughter's back home.

I can't believe Chelsea's been gone all night.

And running yourself into the ground is not

going to bring her home any faster.

I know the statistics.

The longer someone who's kidnapped is gone,

the lower the odds that they'll be found safe.

If our family relied on odds,

we wouldn't be where we are today.

Now, my contacts at the FBI have reached out to law enforcement

agencies all across the country about Chelsea,

and they're all hard at work.

Hopefully, we'll hear something soon.

I just thought we'd be flooded with tips

once Bill and I filmed that video.

And we have by the thousands.

But 95% of them are false leads.

How could someone take Chelsea and no one saw anything?

I just got some good news from Jacob,

and it could be the break we need to find Chelsea.

How you doing, Kat?

Well, I'd like to file a complaint against

whoever does the fingerprinting for the PD.

All the dust they use, it's really hard to clean up.

There are companies you can hire to clean.

Too many people have been in my home, touching my things.

I didn't want any more strangers in here.

I get it. And on behalf

-of the PD, I apologize. -Thanks.

After spending hours cleaning up the place,

I spent the whole night tossing and turning,

hoping I'd hear Chelsea's keys through the locks.

[scoffs] Coming in perfectly fine,

saying this was all just a big misunderstanding.

I even went in her room this morning, hoping she'd

just be there sleeping peacefully.

That this was all just a vivid nightmare.

But who knows? Maybe this is just a dream.

Because since when do you show up at our house?

Since I thought making a house call would be better

than you coming down to the station demanding an update.

You know me so well.

So what's the update?

With the information I got from Martin about Allison's

credit cards, I was able to get a warrant,

and I did some searching, and I think I found something

that could lead us to Chelsea.

[takes deep breath]

Oh, there are those beautiful eyes.

I hope my little pookie's feeling better this morning.

I won't feel better until your crazy ass is locked up.

Well, in a way, you're gonna get exactly what you wish for,

because...

because we're gonna be bound together

for the rest of our lives.

What the hell are you talking about?

Chelsea, my love, will you marry me?

? ?

[elevator dings]

Dr. Montgomery, according to the news,

Chelsea Hamilton hasn't been found yet.

Maybe you know something they don't.

Unfortunately not.

Then what are you doing at work?

Trying to stay sane.

Pacing the floor of my apartment, waiting around

for news isn't doing anything to help Chelsea.

But if I'm here, I could help my patients.

And hopefully by doing that, by doing anything

productive, I can settle my mind.

Okay. Let me know if you need anything.

The only thing I need is Chelsea.

ANDRE: You two talk recently?

Not since I found out she was filing for divorce, but...

since I'm trying to get her to reconsider ending our marriage,

maybe I should pay Nicole a visit.

You know, offer some support, show her how much I still care.

Thanks for calling, Vanessa. I'm hoping this is you about

to tell me the deal for the house across the street

from the Duprees closed.

'Cause, hunty, I am ready to move in.

Oh, and I brought Eva along so we can discuss the renovations.

So I was thinking of painting the outside magenta.

That way, everyone in Fairmont Crest

will know that the new queen bee has arrived in the neighborhood.

Mama, that's probably gonna piss people off,

especially the Duprees.

Aw, what a shame.

So, Vanessa, how about those keys?

Not so fast.

You're not moving in anywhere today.

You tracked Allison's online purchases?

Yeah, and it turns out a lot of them were sent to a different

address than the one listed on her official ID.

I think that's where she's holding Chelsea.

Okay, well, let me get my bag.

No, no, no, no, no.

It could be dangerous, Kat. You are not coming.

Chelsea and I have been there

for each other through everything important.

If Chelsea's been- Oh, my God.

If Chelsea's been hurt or Allison traumatized her,

you're not going to be able to give her what she needs.

She needs me.

Please.

I promise to stay out of the way until you say it's safe.

All right. Well, I guess if I do let you come,

I can keep an eye on you.

But don't make me regret it.

I'm serious, Kat.

Your grandmother's speaking with one of the

missing persons organizations.

We'll fill her in later. You were saying?

Jacob was able to get a warrant to search

Allison's credit card data.

Well, that has to lead to something.

-[doorbell rings] -I'll get that.

Naomi, you keep going. I'll catch up.

It seems like a long shot.

Yeah, well, one that might pay off.

Look, Dani, I know you're scared, but

our girl is tough, okay?

If anyone can get through this, it's Chelsea.

She's just like you. Utterly indestructible.

Nicole, what's wrong?

A process server.

Apparently, he wasn't satisfied

not finding me at home, so he tracked me down here.

What could possibly be so important?

Ted is trying to delay our divorce.

For what reason?

He is asking for a full audit of our marital assets to

make sure everything is split precisely 50/50.

That's ridiculous.

Do you want to know what's even more ridiculous?

Bill is representing him.

No offense, Uncle Ted.

You are the last person Aunt Nicole

wants to see right now.

Hey, I'm just following up on

the advice you gave me the other day.

I should prove to Nicole that her life

is better with me in it.

A good husband shows up during a crisis.

Yeah, but not when she is neck deep in anxious Duprees.

The only thing you can do right now to impress Aunt Nicole

is to find Chelsea.

You wouldn't happen to have any bright ideas about

where Allison might have taken her, have you?

I wish. My dealings with my psycho ex

have given me no insight in that area.

While the Jarvis family accepted your bid...

Well, they better, after all the money I offered them.

-Please. -Yes, well, there are many

steps to finalizing a real estate deal.

Like scheduling an inspection, escrow, closing.

Okay, then get it done.

All right? Isn't this, like, your job?

[chuckles] Yes. Well, there's another wrinkle here.

The family's insisting on staying put until they're

able to find and move into another residence.

They estimate that will take them at least 90 days.

-Can they do that? -Their house, their terms.

So what the hell am I supposed to do until they find a place?

Stay in your apartment. There's no rush.

Oh, yes, there is.

I need to stake my claim on Fairmont Crest.

ASAP.

There's no way I'm marrying you.

Well, think about it, baby.

Or else I'll have to find a way to make you consider.

I-I can't marry you because...

because you're already married to Craig.

Well, that's not a problem. We were just pretending.

You know, Craig is just some escort that I hired.

What?

-Why? -Because you only dated men.

I mean, that's the way it looked like on your social media.

So I figured I'd have a better shot

at getting you into bed with a male partner.

You were playing me from the moment we met.

Because our love was written in the stars.

So I did what I needed to do to bring us together.

And when I realized that we were so,

so very good together, then I knew I was right.

But then you pushed me away.

Yeah, playing hard to get.

Like you said in the video.

I don't remember.

Yeah. The harder you push me away,

the more that I want you.

That was just a song I was dancing to

because it was a trend.

No worries. I'm rectifying my mistake in a big way.

I'm being crystal clear, my love. No more games.

I am ready to make the ultimate commitment.

So are you ready to put a ring on it?

Hell to the no.

What if Madison was out of the picture permanently?

Because I can make that happen.

You better not come within a hundred feet of Madison.

Oh, easily done. There's lots of ways to get rid

of someone from that distance.

You can't. Just please don't hurt her.

Okay, well, there's one thing that you can do.

To protect that good doctor.

Marry me.

This is just all happening so fast, Allison.

I-I-I need a little time to think about it.

Oh, well, don't take too long,

because our wedding ceremony is happening today.

Looks like you're making good progress.

Good. I want to be doing better than that.

Just keep trying as hard as you can.

-Not a problem. -He's relentless.

I have to be. It's the only way I'm going to get better.

Well, slow down, Relentless.

I've had patients set their recovery back months

by doing too much before they're ready.

Oh, well, going too hard is pretty much

the story of Derek's life.

Don't worry. I'll make sure he doesn't hurt himself.

And I'll make sure she doesn't exhaust herself

looking after me.

It's good you two have each other.

It's vital to take care of the people you care about.

Look, to be clear, one of my partners represents Ted.

Please! Your name is on the door

and on every deposition, brief and motion

that leaves that office.

You might as well be the attorney on record.

You never cease to amaze me, Bill.

How could you waste time screwing

with Nicole's divorce while Chelsea's missing?

You're lucky Anita's in another room

calling folks who are trying to find your daughter.

DANI: That is exactly why I sent Naomi to check on her,

so that she didn't get caught in the crossfires

when I lean into her inconsiderate father.

Obviously, I agreed to help Ted before

Chelsea's disappearance.

Okay? Since I've been out of the office,

I asked my associates to help me with my matters.

One of them must have hired the process server

without my knowledge. I apologize.

So you're sorry for the timing, but not for representing Ted

-in the first place. -Okay, again, Dani, I'm-

Or for coming up with a strategy

that turns an ordinary divorce into a long and painful ordeal.

Look, I'm just doing my job, okay? Just doing my job.

Look, Ted was gonna hire a lawyer to represent him

in the divorce anyway.

Wouldn't you rather it be someone who has some

sort of loyalty to the family

rather than be some total stranger who might

leak all of this to the gossip blogs, huh?

And for the record, Ted is slowing down the proceedings

because he still loves Nicole, all right?

He doesn't want to throw away their marriage.

That man has a hell of a way of expressing his love.

Well, that doesn't mean he doesn't feel it.

Oh, now you're the expert on what defines love?

And, Bill, when I told you

I'm now the family fixer, I meant it.

So that means stay the hell out of my marriage.

-You don't tell me anything. -Hush, all of you.

Now, our emotions are running high because we're all

worried about Chelsea, all right?

She's lost enough time with us.

Let's not let our tempers steal any more.

Let me update my advice.

What? Has something changed with Nicole and Carlton?

-No, not that I know of. -Hmm.

All I mean is that my perspective has changed.

When I encouraged you to go after Aunt Nicole

no matter what,

I was wrong. I see that.

And now that Ashley has gone back with Derek,

which hurt like hell, it means that now I'm free to

offer Dani the support she needs.

Are you and Dani getting back together?

No. No.

Although, before Chelsea disappeared,

we were talking about going from more of

a "friends with benefits" situation

-to something more real. -Mm.

And since I've been helping her with this...

awful situation, it's only

deepened our connection, Uncle Ted.

And maybe when Chelsea comes back home safe,

which I've got to believe will happen,

what I've got with Dani can evolve into something more...

more serious.

I-I'm happy for you, truly.

But it seems like both you and Ashley have reconnected

with your exes in a time of crisis.

Huh. And you think it won't last?

I think I should make the same thing happen with Nicole.

So if we were to get married...

Mm, don't say "if," love.

Say when.

Say now.

We would need a justice of the peace

to perform the ceremony, which means we would have to

head to the courthouse.

So if- when...

you unchain me, we can go.

We don't need to go anywhere.

I can perform the ceremony myself.

-How does that work? -Oh, because

I became ordained online.

Always thinking ahead.

But... but it won't be legally binding without

witnesses and a marriage certificate.

My dad's an attorney, so I know.

God will be our witness. That's all that matters.

I'm sure wishing for divine intervention right now.

What was that you were mumbling, lovely?

Yes, I'll marry you.

If it's luxury you want, there are tons

of other gated communities in the DMV

with empty homes on the market.

And after you rent one, you might decide

you'd rather live there than Fairmont Crest.

Plus, some of the communities are newer,

which means fewer maintenance expenses down the road.

Well, aren't you a precious little Barbie?

The thing is, I don't have to worry about

any more expenses, thanks to my lovely trust fund.

Mama, I know you have what seems like a ton of money right now,

but you aren't a billionaire or anything, okay?

I just don't want you to burn through it.

Well, I can make my new life fire

without burning through a thing, boo.

Okay? The beauty of this trust

is that I get more money every six months

from investments and real estate holdings and whatever.

It's like a-a job with-with steady paychecks

and, ooh, honey, without all that annoying work.

You better trust the trust, boo.

But wouldn't you be happier living someplace

where nobody is already inclined to hate your guts?

Where you might even make some friends?

I made friends. Jan and Mona.

I mean, friends who still want to talk to you.

Mama, name one thing Fairmont Crest has

that no other community does.

Him.

Okay, now you can take your own car to your grandparents' house.

I'll hit the station first and see if there's

any news about the investigation.

I hate going to the Duprees with nothing.

-But that's not true. -Really?

After getting the warrant and picking the lock to get in,

we discovered that the house Allison rented was empty.

Inside, there were no weapons, no manifesto, nothing.

Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm starting to think

she's not even the suspect we're looking for.

Uh, Jacob, there's something I need to tell you.

What have you done?

What is that?

[sighs] The key chain says it's for a storage unit.

I found it at Allison's place.

So you moved what could have been a piece of evidence?

I stayed outside like you said,

but then I saw it on a hook in an open, empty garage, and...

I picked it up.

And I was going to tell you, but then when

you came back, you were on the phone with the station, and...

So now I have it. I'm sorry.

I know I screwed up and messed up the chain of evidence

and probably the whole investigation, and I'm sorry.

I would have found that key if you didn't move it.

Yeah, I'm sure you would have.

But now you have it. And since you do, you don't have nothing.

We have another place to search.

Wait, what do you mean, "we"?

Who found the key?

We better get going then.

ALLISON: My perfect, beautiful fianc�e.

We need to get ready for our wedding.

Oh, we're gonna make such beautiful brides.

But I can't glow up like this.

And you don't want to marry someone looking all busted.

You're already beautiful to me.

But I don't look how I usually look.

You know, like when you first met me online.

Aw, that's right. You took my breath away.

But I got it covered, sweetness.

[drawer opens, closes]

Before long, your face will be beat for the gods.

[Allison sighs]

I knew this would be the perfect color on you.

I always know exactly what you need.

Relax, my love. Let me take care of you.

["Wedding March" plays]

We are gathered here today

to join Chelsea Hamilton and Allison Bailey

in holy matrimony.

Okay, let's do five more reps.

-Ten. -You sure?

I got this. [grunts]

-And that's enough. -I can do more.

-I'm not a wuss. -No, you're not.

And you did a great job today,

but your body is telling you you need to rest.

So when I leave, listen to it and me,

and don't push yourself.

Ashley, make sure he follows instructions.

Oh, I'll try, but he only really listens to you.

Probably because you scare him a little.

[chuckles] Good. Then my job here is done.

[Derek exhales, inhales]

Just let me catch my breath, and I'll do another set of reps.

You really think I'm some soft touch.

You're the only reason I'm not giving up.

You've always made me want to be my best self.

Okay, ah-ah-ah. I'm not gonna let you hurt yourself.

You heard Shanice. You need to rest.

I'll rest when I'm dead.

I just cannot believe that I am gonna be staring

at my apartment's cruddy popcorn ceiling for the next few months.

[Leslie exclaims]

Why don't you make yourself feel better by

using your trust fund money to do a little retail therapy,

and go to the country club sports shop?

[clicks tongue] And that is why you are my dearest baby girl.

[grunts] You know what though? I could use, like,

a new snazzy pickleball outfit.

-Mm-hmm. -Mm.

It's a shame that Mona and Jan

do not want to have anything to do with me anymore.

You know, I could have gotten them

some guest passes and had them come play with me.

Oh, well. Time to go shopping.

[sighs, moans]

[phone chimes]

I heard about Chelsea,

and I couldn't help thinking about Kat.

She must be going through hell.

I'm sure she is.

Well, have you spoke to her?

Kat hasn't returned any of my calls or texts.

I'm sure she's probably at the Dupree house.

But I'm not gonna intrude on the family right now.

It's terrible what they're going through.

Look, and I don't wanna be involved

-in causing them any more pain. -Mm-hmm.

Which is why I... I'm asking for your help.

I know this is a god-awful time.

Please know my thoughts are with you and with Chelsea.

We know that. And thanks for dropping by.

I take it this is more bad news about Leslie Thomas.

Good news this time.

I managed to keep Leslie out of the house

across the street for another few months at least.

I persuaded the sellers to add a clause to the contract

allowing them to keep living in the house

until they find someplace else.

Look at you, using your real estate broker powers

-for the greater good. -Doing what I can.

At least you won't have to worry about Leslie

wreaking havoc on the neighborhood for a while.

Nice work, Vanessa. Gotta love a tricky clause.

We shouldn't waste a moment's thought on that woman

and legalities while Chelsea's missing.

When Chelsea gets home, the last thing she'll need

is another crazy person in her midst.

Vanessa, are you sure there isn't anything that you can do

to get Leslie away for even longer?

-For how long? -Forever.

There are all kinds of rules and regulations

for purchasing a home in Fairmont Crest.

There must be some T that you haven't crossed

or i that you haven't dotted

that can keep that calculating shrew from being here.

And I bet Bill can find each and every one.

I ended my dealings with Leslie

when I threw her out of here last night.

You owe Nicole.

She's the one who will suffer from Leslie living in her face.

I know exactly how that feels.

This is how you make it up to her

for repping Ted in that divorce.

Bill, I strongly advise you to do as Dani suggests.

Babe, I know you're frustrated.

It goes against everything in you to sit back

and rest instead of rush ahead.

But you're not gonna win any prizes

by ignoring your physical therapist.

[breathing heavily]: I know what you're thinking.

That the only reason I'm like this is

because I didn't take anyone's advice about the triathlon.

That this is the universe's way of saying, "I told you so."

Okay, if that's what you think I'm thinking,

then you better think again.

I'm just concerned about you, babe.

I want you to recover properly, okay?

Recover?

Like that's ever gonna happen.

[groans] We've been dancing around the fact

that there's a good chance that no matter how hard I work

or how perfectly I follow instructions,

I may never walk again.

And what am I going to do then?

Let's not go to worst case.

And if the worst happens...

Babe, there are plenty of people

who are mobility-impaired who lead active, full lives.

[scoffs] Hardly active.

And I won't just miss the rush of running

into a burning building.

It's the way people look at me.

Used to look at me.

When I helped them.

It made me feel like I had a purpose.

Like I was doing something worthwhile.

I don't know that anything else

will ever make me feel that way again.

Then I will do everything in my power...

to remind you how wonderful and extraordinary you are.

Okay?

Okay.

Didn't expect to see you today.

Yeah. I know things between us have been a little...

-indefinite, but- -Uh, I-I really can't get into that.

Yeah. Yeah.

Um...

Look, Dani, I just want you to know this much.

I'm not gonna let you get through this alone.

Thank you.

-Yeah. -And, thankfully, I...

I'm not alone. I have my whole family.

Yeah.

-Everybody except... -[sniffles]

...Chelsea.

Chelsea's always been my mini-me, you know?

We're the wild ones.

The Duprees who...

just can't draw within the proper lines.

[chuckles] Yeah.

I mean, your shared connection and...

charm is pretty obvious.

And Madison's so good for Chelsea.

Mm.

She calms Chelsea down but lets her be herself.

-Yeah. -And then this nutjob just comes along

and takes her?

My beautiful, strong-willed daughter

wasn't meant to be anyone's victim!

How dare she lay hands on her!

No, no, no.

No, I will not let myself lose it.

[crying]: Chelsea needs me to be strong.

Come on. Come on.

Dani, come on. Hey. Shh.

Shh.

[crying]

Hey. Hey, I'm here.

SHANICE: Anything?

No. [sniffles]

I've been searching for news all morning.

[sighs]

I did get a nice text from Chelsea's grandmother.

Miss Anita told me

I'm welcome to drop by the Dupree home anytime.

Aw. That makes sense,

considering your relationship with her granddaughter.

[sighs]

They've been so welcoming and supportive

since Chelsea and I started dating.

And I know we haven't been together long, but...

...it's felt like we've known each other forever.

[softly]: Yeah.

I had this vision of our future.

[chuckles softly]

[shudders]

Falling even deeper in love,

sharing everything,

moving in together.

Maybe even getting married.

[sniffles]

And having a family of our own.

[sobs]

[sighs] And I thought I found my happily ever after.

[sniffles]

And now I might not ever see Chelsea again.

[crying]

I knew you wanted to get married.

It just took a little convincing.

[exhales sharply]

I vow

to love you so much

that you'll have no choice but to love me back.

I will shower you with so much love and affection,

I'll make you wonder what you were ever doing

with that doctor.

Her name is Madison.

Oh, you'll forget her name before long,

believe me, because...

...I pledge to always take care of you,

to make this home a sanctuary

that you will never, ever need to leave.

And I promise you that you will never be lonely because...

because I will be by your side

every minute of every day.

Now it's your turn.

Oh, I'm dying to hear the promises

that you want to make me.

[sighs]

I don't know what I could do to help the Duprees.

My mother's plan to move in across the street from them

has hit a temporary snag.

And the current owners won't be moving out for months.

Oh. Well, that's good to hear.

But I'd like to keep her from ever buying that house.

It's only going to lead to trouble

for everyone, including Mama.

Agreed, but I don't see what I can do.

You have more influence over her than anyone.

She craves your approval, which makes you the only one

who can talk her out of buying that house.

And if I could...

...Nicole would be very grateful.

Hmm.

Oh, yeah. I can do this easy and make it look better

than most of those country club harpies while doing it.

-Mm. [chuckles] -[knocking]

Pow.

[groans]

What? Throwing me out of the Duprees' house yesterday

wasn't enough for you, so now you show up at my home

to harass me?

I came to deliver a message, Leslie.

Mm.

Stay away from the Duprees.

Forever.

None of us want you living in our neighborhood.

Well, that's just too damn bad.

Because money is power,

and I'm powerful,

which means you have no leverage over me, Billy Boy.

Hmm.

You know better than that.

You've experienced just how far I'm willing to go

to protect my clients. Now...

imagine how pissed off I am

to have to come here and deal with you

instead of spending all of my time

trying to find my missing daughter.

I know you don't want me to take my fear and frustrations out

on you.

So...

if you're smart,

you'll choose to stay on this side of the gates.

And if you don't,

I'll find a way to keep you out.

Permanently.

Jacob told me he found a key to Allison's storage unit.

Oh. I pray it's not another dead end.

We should all pray.

Come.

Let's join hands.

Father God,

we come to you today,

grateful for the many ways

in which you have blessed our family.

We try to honor the gifts that you have given us

by paying it forward.

But right now, Lord,

we ask that you help us in our time of need.

We ask that you shine a light on Chelsea

and wrap her in your loving arms.

There are so many good people trying to help us right now.

We ask you to watch over them

and keep them all safe.

Looks like Allison has a copy

of every pictorial Chelsea ever did,

including international ones.

She would have had to work really hard to get those.

Let's see what this thumb drive tells us.

Oh, my God.

It's some kind of journal of fantasies about Chelsea.

It's like Allison was actually tracking her movements.

And there are hundreds of entries.

They're dated.

She's been stalking her for years.

So this wasn't done on a whim.

-She's been planning this for a while. -Yeah.

Um... "I figured out

"where Chelsea's latest video was filmed.

"A restaurant called Uptown.

Think it's about to become my favorite place"?

Wow. So she was stalking Chelsea from the beginning.

"I know Chelsea and I were meant to be together for eternity,

and I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make her mine forever."

ANITA: Most of all, Lord,

please protect our Chelsea from harm.

It's hard to...

put into words what I feel for you.

You're...

unlike anyone I have ever met.

[sobs]

I promise

to treat you as well as you treat me.

I hope so.

I vow to be a good partner.

To do my best to keep you calm.

And to soothe you when you need it.

I always feel so good around you.

[shudders]

I promise

to bring the values that I was raised with

into our marriage.

Strength in the face of adversity.

Confidence. [sniffles] And grace.

I vow to be the wife

you deserve.

[sniffles]

I now...

declare us wife

and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

ANITA: Lord, please bring our beloved Chelsea home to us

before it's too late.

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