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Hey, babe, you're up early.

-I've had a lot on my mind. -Yeah, tell me about it.

It's been a crazy few days.

Thank goodness it's all over so we can get back to normal.

You're right.

Let me make you some breakfast before you head out.

Uh, no need, babe.

Have a breakfast meeting with a client.

-This early? -No. Well, the meeting is a little later.

I'm gonna stop by Dani's first and check on Chelsea.

That's a wonderful idea.

Give me a minute to get dressed and I'll come with you.

Oh, don't-don't bother, babe. It's not necessary.

So, once again, I'm not wanted.

What am I supposed to take from that?

Naomi said she and the rest of the family

were so glad that you could spend the night with Chelsea.

It was so nice of Kat to give us the place to ourselves.

Well, I'm sure you two could use a little privacy

after everything you two have been through.

And Kat's there now,

so Chelsea won't be alone when she wakes up.

Good, she shouldn't be alone in the place

she was just kidnapped.

God, even saying those words out loud,

I still can't believe that it happened.

Chelsea and I have been trying to make sense

of a thing that just makes no sense.

And I can't help feeling it was partly my fault.

Absolutely not.

Hear me out.

I got a bad vibe from Allison,

and I can't help but to think I could've done more to stop her.

And poor Chelsea blames herself

because she didn't see it coming.

Neither of you are to blame.

Allison is crazy, end of story.

I know, on a rational level,

that Allison is the only one responsible for her actions.

And Chelsea?

I think she's gonna need some time.

Morning, sleepyhead. Let me pour you some coffee.

Thank you. I've missed your brew.

Have as much as you like.

Madison had to leave so that she could

get breakfast before work, but she'll be checking in later.

Yeah, she told me last night that she'd be meeting Ashley.

Did you sleep okay?

I was high-key exhausted.

I hardly closed my eyes the whole time that I was...

gone.

Well, all you have to focus on now is rest and self-care.

Leave everything ChelseaKat to me.

-You are a wonder. -Say that to your mirror.

I was just working on a statement

about your return to post to your socials.

Let the fans know the good news.

You don't need to do that.

Well, I'm not letting you do it.

Nobody needs to do it because, um,

I'm gonna be deleting all of my accounts.

? ?

VANESSA: Thank God Chelsea's back home.

Vanessa, it was the most terrifying time of my life.

One thing I know for sure,

I will never again take for granted

that my two girls are healthy and safe.

I can lose everything else. Nothing else matters.

You're preaching to the choir.

I'm fighting the urge to snatch up my own two kids

and hold them so tight they squeal.

The relief you must've felt

when you found out Chelsea was all right

after imagining the worst.

When we got that phone call from Kat...

even Bill had tears in his eyes.

And the most incredible thing happened.

Details, please.

After everything that Bill and I have been through,

we were able to come together.

In fact, we got each other through that terrible ordeal.

It sounds crazy, I know.

Not to me. The bond between parents is so much stronger

than the bond between lovers.

What do you think has kept Doug and me married all these years?

ASHLEY: Ah, Dr. McBride.

Hey, we miss seeing you at the hospital.

Yeah. How's retirement treating you?

Never been better. Wish I hadn't waited so long.

Listen, you two, a word of advice,

leave the grind while you're still young

and healthy enough to enjoy life.

Well, no. I just started doing what I love,

so there's no way I'm giving it up anytime soon.

Neither am I, and I think I'd just get bored.

It hasn't been a problem for me.

I found plenty to keep me occupied.

Don't work too hard.

Sup, Randy?

I didn't want to do this over the phone.

Why do I have a feeling that you are here to deliver bad news?

It's actually good news,

and I know you'll be smart enough to see that.

I can't be a part of your plan to take Joey down.

I'd be signing my own death warrant.

Oh, God. I'm so sorry, Derek, are you...?

Oh, glad to see you're awake and ready to get started.

I've already started.

I've been through the whole shoulder routine without you.

Are you shining on me so I don't make you do them today?

Oh, ye little faith.

I've been keeping track of all the exercises I've done,

including the number of reps.

Wow. I love seeing you tackling your recovery the same way

you stayed on top of your fitness before the injury.

Enough sweet talk, put me to work.

Don't have to ask me twice.

There were times when I wondered

how much Bill ever really loved our family.

I mean, it's one thing to reject me,

hateful and hurtful as it was,

but to turn his back on our daughters?

To act like he didn't care what they thought?

Like it was worth losing Naomi and Chelsea's affections

if he could be with Hayley?

I can understand how you would see it that way.

When Hayley was pregnant, it must've felt like Bill

was starting fresh with someone new,

and to hell with his old family.

You didn't have to use the "O" word.

But yes, that made it much harder.

But I have to admit, now-

I misjudged him.

Bill adores our daughters, and that never changed.

When Chelsea was out there somewhere suffering,

and there was nothing we could do about it,

drove him out of his mind just as much as it did me.

We were in the same place emotionally,

and I don't remember the last time that was true.

-Sounds intense. -It was.

But if this connection

that we've found can be maintained...

...might be the one silver lining

to come out of this whole God-awful nightmare.

That would be great for you and for your girls.

But how does Hayley feel about it?

Who the hell cares?

I'm used to Dani and her family treating me like I don't belong,

but it's a lot harder to take coming from my husband.

Sweetheart, you are misreading the situation.

Don't try to gaslight me, Bill. I know what I see.

Listen, I am always and forever on your side.

Team Hayley, okay?

That's why I recently laid down the law again with the Duprees,

demanding that they treat you with more respect.

Well, how can you expect them to do that when you don't?

The whole time Chelsea was missing,

you acted like I didn't matter, or worse, like I was in the way.

I was trying to be supportive,

but you acted like you didn't want me around.

You know what? I think the best way for you to be

supportive right now is to cut me some slack.

I have been out of my mind with worry the last few days.

I know.

But the crisis has passed and Chelsea's back home,

thank goodness.

So what is your excuse for shutting me out now?

-Huh? -Hayley.

Chelsea is in an extremely fragile state right now.

And after everything she's just been through,

she needs to take priority.

-Can't you understand that? -Of course I understand.

I'm not stupid and I'm not heartless,

but I'm also not invisible,

-and I will not put up with you all pretending I don't exist. -[doorbell chimes]

Even if it does make it easier for everyone else

when I'm not around, including you.

What I want to know is

how far are you willing to take this?

Hayley, I don't have time for this right now.

Bad time?

It's nothing for you to be concerned about.

Thank you for the files for my meeting.

Hayley, I'll see you later.

Whew.

Chilly in here.

Chels, I think you should wait before doing anything drastic,

and it doesn't hurt to let folks know what's going on with you.

There were a lot of sweet posts from fans

who were really worried.

I'm just a character on their feed.

They don't know me.

They think that they do,

and Allison was one of those fans,

and more like a crazy stan.

I get why you want to take a break from talking

to a whole bunch of strangers, and I understand the assignment:

make you feel safe.

Maybe we can talk to your mom about beefing up security here.

I know Uncle Bill is giving the management company hell

for not picking up on that fake pass

Allison used to get past the gates,

so that nothing like this ever happens again.

And we can hire a service that'll manage

ChelseaKat social media

and give us a heads-up when there's anything sus.

You don't understand, Kat.

The whole concept of being an influencer is sus.

I work to create a false sense of intimacy with my followers,

and it's-it's dangerous, and I don't want to do it anymore.

You are a mind reader, Randy.

I was thinking I don't need to take on Joey after all.

Better to just walk away.

Relieved to hear that.

But do you mean it?

Especially after the way you were all hot

to spill to that detective.

Yeah, I was pretty fired up at that point.

Acting a little reckless.

You think? Threatening to drop a dime on Joey Armstrong

is more than a little reckless.

I've cooled off since then.

Had a talk with my wife.

Well, wait, you didn't tell Vanessa about your plan

to drop a dime on Joey, did you?

No. No. Nothing like that.

Look, Vanessa, she knows me better than anyone.

She can tell I was starting to crack.

Then I started taking all these crazy chances

because I felt like I had nothing to lose.

Well, she assured me that I hadn't lost anything,

and that she still loved me.

And that she had broken it off with Joey.

I wonder how he took that.

That man never gave a crap about Vanessa.

He was just using her to launder money

through her real estate firm.

She told him they can still keep that deal going.

And the more personal business?

Off the table.

That's smart of her.

Not messing with Joey's money.

Yeah, that's another reason why I decided

to let him off the hook.

The money from those deals started rolling in,

so I figured why not have Joey finance

my and Vanessa's luxurious second honeymoon?

That's the least that bastard can do.

Twenty-seven...

-twenty-eight. -[door opens]

Good.

Ah, just on time. We were just wrapping up.

Surprised to see you, Dr. Montgomery.

I would've bet, after everything that happened,

you'd take some time off.

Chelsea's home getting her rest, which is what she needed most.

-And how is my patient? -Absolutely nothing new here.

Yeah, I wouldn't say that.

-What are you talking about? -It's time to come clean, Derek.

He's been kicking ass and taking names when it comes to his PT.

He even keeps notes of all his exercises.

This man is hardcore.

-Yeah, I guess. -You're a beast, babe. Admit it.

Okay, guilty as charged.

But other than crushing my PT, no change,

so you might as well just save yourself the trouble

of examining me

and just copy everything from yesterday's chart.

If it's all the same to you,

I'd like to at least pretend I'm serving a purpose.

-Mm. -MADISON: Okay.

-Feel anything? -No.

And how about here?

No.

MADISON: And here?

Um... still nothing.

MADISON: Right. Well, don't get discouraged.

You're doing everything right,

and that increases the odds things will go your way.

-Okay. -Keep up the good work.

DEREK: All right.

Can I get you anything?

Just a kiss.

But I'm guessing that's probably against the rules.

Hmm...

Unfortunately, the hospital is very strict

about their nurses fraternizing with their patients.

Even with the special treatments only you can give me?

Well, in that case, I'm forced to make an exception.

I definitely hear you, but your social media followers

are a huge part of our business model.

Are you saying that our business

is more important than my mental well-being?

Absolutely not, but I do think anything to do with our business

should be a joint decision,

and I think you should wait

until you have some more time to chill.

You think you're gonna change my mind, don't you?

Well, I sure hope so.

Otherwise, I don't know how we're gonna promote

all those purses we ordered and planned on selling.

Selling purses is just the last thing on my mind right now.

Of course it is.

Just, Chels, please give yourself a break.

You don't have to make any big decisions right this minute.

Knock, knock, knock. Hi. Just dropping in to check on my baby.

-How you feeling this morning? -I'm fine.

She wants to pull the plug on all of her social media.

Really?

Every bit of it.

Are you saying this because of what you thought yesterday?

That you somehow invited Allison's violent behavior?

KAT: Which is total B.S., because she was a psycho.

I know better than anyone how disturbed Allison is.

Okay? I was the one that was trapped in that cabin with her.

But there must be some reason

why all of her crazy was fixed on me,

some message that I was sending without realizing it.

And-and if I get rid of my socials, it ends it.

Chelsea, you attracted Allison

the same way you do everybody else,

by being your gorgeous, joyful, radiant self.

If you let her ugliness dim your shine, she wins.

Facts.

Unfortunately, there will always be people

who feel entitled to take what you're not willing to give,

but that's a sign of something broken in them, baby.

Not you.

I just don't want anybody's attention right now.

I just, I just want to hide.

Come on.

DANI: Look, if you want to duck and hide,

you have every right to do that.

But what would your grandmother say?

-Duprees don't hide. -DANI: That's right.

I'm not about to sit here and tell you to stand up straight

and adjust your crown until you're ready to,

but what I will say is that you're in control.

Not Allison and not anybody else.

No one is making your decisions for you, not even me.

What about you, cousin?

If you're ready to swap the spotlight for sensible shoes,

I'll pout for a little, but I'll get over it.

But with you, honestly, I just don't see you

ever being a wallflower.

It's not in your genes, not with a grandfather like

Senator Vernon Dupree, pillar of the movement,

or a grandmother like Anita Williams Dupree,

musical diva and philanthropist,

and your father's a nationally renowned defense attorney.

I'm shocked to hear you give Dad so much credit.

Well, his reputation is a reflection on me

and all of the time and effort that I put into his career.

So, yes, I will give him credit for that.

But don't forget about your mother.

-As if anyone ever could. -DANI: That's right.

Former model and current co-owner

of a soon-to-be renowned modeling agency.

Look, good or bad, you come from a line of folks who have relied

on publicity in one way or another to make their careers.

So, it-it makes sense that you're comfortable

in front of the spotlight,

and that you learn to use it to your advantage.

It just doesn't feel like much of an advantage right now.

And I know I'm not the only member

of the family who's faced violence.

I mean, Gran and Granddad faced threats

for speaking truth to power, and I'm sure Martin still does.

But they can handle it.

And it's not like I was fighting the good fight.

I was just using my stupid fame to promote my business.

You want to step back from being a celebrity?

No one's gonna stop you.

But I know you, Chelsea.

And I know how important it is to you to help other people.

You're like your grandmother in that way.

I remember you used to stop playing video games with me

when Gran would have one of her foundation meetings.

I thought it was interesting, you know,

listening to all the ways they would raise money

for all their different causes.

And a lot of that money was raised off of your grandmother's

name and fame.

Just like her, you can use your profile as a tool.

You could draw attention to anti-violence initiatives

or raise money for, uh, organizations

that help women escape abusive relationships.

I hadn't thought of that.

Something like that is perfect for you, Chels.

You can mobilize your fans to support causes you believe in,

and you could even make a special bag

and the proceeds can go to charity.

Gran could help you with something like that.

Just think about it, Chels.

But ultimately, you do what feels right to you.

[knock on door]

Hey. There she is.

How's my girl? Hey.

Three reasons why you need the latest ChelseaKat bag.

It is hot, hot, hot.

CAROLINE: ChelseaKat's new ads are everywhere. Oh!

I can't wait to get one. Or two.

Please tell me you've seen the collection.

Me? Hayley? The OG outcast of Fairmont Crest?

-Thank you. -Of course not.

Just another thing Bill's been keeping me isolated from.

Speaking of, I'm sorry you had to see that.

No apologies needed. I've seen much worse from Bill.

It seems like whatever's going on is hitting you pretty hard.

Yeah. I'm between a rock and a hard place named Dani.

Bill's daughter just survived a life-threatening experience,

and of course he wants to be there for her,

so if I complain about him doing that

or insist on going with him,

I look completely territorial and insecure,

but if I do nothing,

I'm giving Dani free reign.

And you think Dani's using this crisis

-to get close to Bill? -Oh, yeah.

She's been draped all over him, and

Bill just doesn't seem to realize what she's up to.

Either that, or he knows full well and...

doesn't mind.

I mean, could be.

Bill's a good man, but he's still a man.

And it probably flatters his ego

that Dani's never gotten over him.

Though...

if the situation were reversed,

he'd be losing his mind.

Say more.

I'm glad for your sake you and Vanessa are working things out.

And I'm glad for both of our sakes

that you dropped your idea of siccing the cops on Joey.

They say living well is the best revenge.

Emphasis on "living."

But if you want my advice,

take Vanessa on that second honeymoon

sooner rather than later.

You're probably right.

Joey never gave a damn about her.

But that man hates to lose.

And Vanessa rejecting him, going back to you...

...that won't go down easy.

Do I look like I give a damn

what Armstrong is willing to take?

Dr. Douglas.

All big, bad, and bold right now.

I'm just saying, be careful when that man's concerned.

Especially if Vanessa really did break things off.

I know better than to take Vanessa's story at face value.

I have confirmation that Vanessa's kept her word

and she hasn't seen Joey or been around him

since she told me she broke it off.

-[phone chimes] -How you know?

You keeping tabs on him?

Randy, I need to cut out. Something I need to check out.

Hey, stranger.

-I thought you were on duty. -I am. This is patient care.

I snagged a couple of these from the break room.

Oh, I like that kind of care.

This is your reward for showing up.

Uh, not that I'm complaining, but did I really have a choice?

If you haven't noticed, I'm kind of stuck here.

Showing up like we talked about yesterday.

Putting in the effort,

even when there's no real award at the end.

Now, you say that like I didn't know

there was gonna be ice cream.

Am I that predictable?

Thank you for showing up for me, too.

Of course.

The location is perfect, and the sellers are hungry.

I'm telling you, this opportunity is tailor-made

for our little enterprise.

Is that it?

Sorry, am I boring you?

Well, I'm not bored.

It's just that there are other things taking up my time.

So, if you don't mind...

I'm surprised you don't see the potential here.

I do. So, write up an offer,

cut the deal, you know what to do.

I mean, you could've told me this in an e-mail.

My mistake for taking up your valuable time.

Vanessa, what do you want from me?

You're the one that broke things off, and now you're here.

For no apparent reason.

I didn't want things to be awkward between us.

Especially after your comment about me knowing too much

about your operation and that you don't like loose ends.

You don't believe for a second that I would hurt you.

I don't.

But Doug's another story.

Your attitude toward him, it was starting to scare me.

I love my husband.

Now, I-I don't expect you to understand, but it's true.

Doug is the father of my children,

and I have a very real love for him.

And if I were responsible for something happening to him...

...well, I could never live with that.

I do understand, and I admire your loyalty,

even though Doug isn't worthy of it.

So, tell me,

if I were to give you my personal assurances

that Dougie was safe from harm, what then?

You three look excited about something.

We are, Uncle Bill.

Aunt Dani suggested...

Um, but I think Chels should probably be the one to tell you.

Mom suggested that we incorporate

an anti-violence message into the branding of ChelseaKat.

Hmm. Because of what you've been through?

Exactly.

Not only is it a great cause,

it'll really set us apart,

which is what every new company needs.

And get this,

Chelsea is going to...

Well, if she decides to,

she's going to design a bag,

and the proceeds will go to an anti-violence organization.

Hmm. Well, sounds like an excellent idea to me.

-I do have them from time to time. -Thanks, babe.

Um, I should get going.

We set up that meeting

with the product placement company ages ago.

Well, I can get dressed and come with you.

You will stay right here.

I told you, I'm gonna handle everything ChelseaKat

for the foreseeable future.

Thanks again, coz.

I got you. Always.

So...

"Babe"?

It's just force of habit.

A habit that you broke ages ago.

I-I mean, well...

Dani? Are you gonna take this?

Absolutely not.

CHELSEA: Okay. All right.

You guys are starting to sound like my parents again,

which is really freaking me out. So what's going on?

We were so worried about you when you went missing.

That just took priority over everything else.

Your father was my rock.

And I was so grateful that I was able

to overlook his many faults and failings.

Temporarily, at least.

Yeah, well, I hope that we can find a way

to keep our truce going now that the crisis is over.

-That depends on you, too, Bill. -I understand.

As long as you remain reasonable.

You are running toward the edge

-of a cliff, Bill Hamilton. -BILL: Okay.

Okay. Look, hey, you see that? This is me stepping back.

But, Chelsea, baby, I meant what I said to you.

You know, before all this happened,

you know, about reconnecting.

I hope you're still open to that possibility, because I-I...

...I really miss my baby girl.

I get that you and Mom are different now, but, um...

I'm sorry. I'm just... I'm not there yet.

I just can't promise that I can erase...

Yeah, yeah. I-I-I- Yeah.

Baby, I know you have a lot to deal with right now. It's fine.

And I'm not gonna ask you for anything

that you're not ready to give.

You know, certainly not forgiveness.

I, uh...

I just hope I still have a place in your life.

Always, Daddy.

Are we sure?

Because it feels like it could backfire.

I swear I will never let Bill know you had a hand in this.

Bill knows I'd walk through fire for him.

Remember, I've already outlasted one wife.

It's you I'm worried about.

If he reacts badly, you could end up

making things worse for yourself.

Oh, I won't let it go too far, trust me.

I'm just going to give Bill a tiny taste

of his own medicine, because you were right.

If he thought I was attracted to someone else,

he'd wake up in a hurry, and that's all I want,

for his focus to come back where it should be,

on me.

Hey, I'm at Bill's.

Can you stop by?

Hayley and I want to let you in on a little...

conspiracy.

It wouldn't be enough for you to promise

that you wouldn't hurt Doug.

The problem is that Doug's capable

of doing so much harm to himself.

So, you're-you're protecting Doug from Doug.

Well, that's sweet.

A little pathetic at the same time.

I should've never let him see us together.

I don't understand why he was in such a jealous rage

after years of essentially having an open relationship.

Okay, yes.

You were different from my other dalliances,

but there was still no need for Doug to feel threatened.

It's not as if I was going to leave him.

I knew you weren't looking for anything permanent,

and neither was I.

I have no problem lying to Doug

if it means bringing you back to me where you belong.

But there will be no lying to me.

I am nobody's dalliance.

You're as hooked as I am.

You didn't come here to pitch a business deal.

You came here because you can't get enough.

What if I can't?

How will you ever satisfy me?

I have a good idea on where to start.

Okay, I really want to tell you something, um, but...

I hope you won't take it the wrong way.

I thought we were past that, tiptoeing around each other.

No, we are. We are, and I'm glad.

Um...

But this might be a little sensitive.

-Okay. -Okay, I was doing some research last night, and...

...there is a wheelchair basketball team in D.C.

And I'm not saying that I don't believe that you're

gonna recover, because I totally do.

At least, I hope so.

I just want you to know that, even if that never happens...

...you can still be an athlete, just...

you know, in a different way.

You can still add to your trophy collection, is all I'm saying.

The trophy collection that you love so much.

I liked it better than the moose head.

-He misses you, by the way. -Mm?

The feeling is not mutual.

I appreciate you looking that up for me.

But...

I'm not gonna join.

Because I am gonna recover.

In fact, I think I should tell you...

What?

More like warn you.

First thing I'm doing when I get back on my feet

is taking you dancing.

So, you better get out there

and buy yourself a new dress soon, okay?

Well, I promise to make that a top priority.

She insisted on some insane wedding ceremony

with cake and veils and vows and rings, the whole nine yards.

-My God. -I resisted at first,

but then she threatened to hurt Madison, and

I thought she was crazy enough to actually do it.

-Insane. -BILL: Yeah.

Making you go through all of that, she's definitely insane.

I hope Allison's threats against Madison

get her another ten years on her sentence.

-She needs to die in prison. -BILL: Mm-hmm.

But while you were out trying to protect Madison,

she was right here helping us look for you.

Yeah, she pointed us in Allison's direction right away.

I know. I owe Madison my life.

But, Chelsea, why didn't you tell me before

how much she meant to you?

How important she was to you? Did I do or...

say anything to make you think I wouldn't approve

of your relationship?

I didn't know how you would feel,

and it felt like we already had enough

to figure out without an added complication.

-Yeah. -But I was going to tell you.

Madison mentioned that.

Well...

I hope it goes without saying, but for the record,

I don't have a problem with anyone who loves my baby girl

as much as Madison obviously does.

I agree. She's part of the family now.

-Mm-hmm. Yup. -Baptism by fire.

I hope you warned her about how dysfunctional we are.

I promise you, Madison is aware.

But lucky for me, she's not scared.

So, what's this conspiracy you two girls are cooking up?

We want to throw

a little surprise birthday party for Bill,

like the one we threw for Hayley.

Yeah, and I can't make the arrangements myself since

I obviously can't take calls while I'm with him,

and we think that Bill might catch on if he sees me

whispering with Caroline too much.

But if Bill saw Hayley talking with you,

we could always claim she was

-working with you on your cases. -Mm-hmm.

-I'm in. Sounds like fun. -Great!

But please, don't let anyone else in on it just yet.

Your secret's safe with me.

You are a godsend to us.

You just don't know how much you are helping me.

[grunts]

[exhales]

Getting cold feet already?

Would Bill really believe I'm interested in his associate?

I think you make a cute couple.

But it's really up to you.

I mean, do you think you'll be able to sell it?

I don't know. I've never lied to Bill before.

Don't think of it as lying. You're just...

conducting an experiment with Bill as the test subject.

If you're really that uneasy about it,

you could drop the whole thing.

-No harm, no foul. -No, no, no. I'm going through with it.

I am tired of giving Dani the upper hand.

I'm sorry. I'm just...

-so tired. Still. -You have every right to be.

You fought so hard, baby.

And now, you get to rest.

And your parents are right here watching over you,

-making sure you're safe. -Yeah.

We got you, Chelsea Bear.

She came home.

-Like you promised. -Mm-hmm.

Thank God.

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