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I think that Martin and I

have reached a tipping point

back to each other.

Come home, Martin.

I'm going to go up and pack.

We have to hold on to what we want.

Kat's who I want.

Hayley stopped by.

Bill, come here!

She misplaced her husband.

Yeah, he was with me.

BILL: You better watch yourself.

Hey, hey, don't stop because we got an audience.

Dani is their mother, and like it or not,

she's always going to be a part of my life.

-What the hell is that supposed to mean? -Figure it out.

We can wipe the slate clean, try again.

I would love to have your friendship back.

[laughs]

I can't help but think you deserve better.

I want you to take a big step back

and think about the future you really want.

If it's bigger than what I can give,

I accept that.

I won't hold it against you, I swear.

-Look, I will... -B-Baby.

I'm trying to give you an out.

Where's all this coming from?

You're the most confident woman I know.

I tell you you're beautiful, and you smile and say thanks.

No pause, no question.

Well, I mean...

But when I say that I love being married to you,

you doubt it,

revisit it, expecting a different answer.

I want to be sure.

I'm sure.

There are things I can't give you.

-I have everything I need. -Children.

You don't know.

You might wake up one day a few years from now and, boom,

you're hit with a fever.

All you want is a baby who can carry on

that impressive name you're making for yourself.

And you look over at your delectable wife,

your partner in crime...

Yeah.

...and her time for babies is over.

What do you do?

I don't know.

You make a choice.

We make choices together, Dani.

This one you make on your own.

And whatever you decide...

...we'll always have Vegas.

NAOMI: Mom?

DANI: Would it kill you to knock?

I am a married woman, for now.

I realize that.

Hey, Andre.

Hiya, Princess.

Just trying out nicknames for my stepkids.

Okay, how do we do this?

Do I have to schedule mother-daughter time,

or can we kick him out?

Hey, you don't have to tell me twice.

I got it.

I'm gone. I'll... I'll call you later.

Excuse me.

DANI: All right.

You got me all to yourself.

Tell Mommy everything.

You know what I love about physical therapy?

-Nothing? -This part.

I get to tag along with you to work.

Are we becoming one of those disgustingly adorable couples--

so inseparable, we're insufferable?

He takes her to work, they have lunch together.

Ooh, cafeteria today?

They're doing the chicken casserole thing again.

-Ooh, it's a date. -Yes.

See? Too cute.

Perfectly cute.

Speaking of dates, we really need

to lock down venues.

-There is so much to plan. -Yeah.

Oh, music to my ears. Love wedding bells.

But make no mistake, I expect your usual dedication.

No running off for fittings.

I need a favor.

Oh, here you go.

No, Derek and I have been discussing how supportive

you've been to both of us since his accident.

Oh, you noticed?

And I was wondering,

would you be one of my bridesmaids?

-Girl, yes. -[laughs]

This is the second-best decision of your life.

Leave it to me, you'll want to get married every day.

ASHLEY: Well, no rush.

We have a few months to go.

Many, many months.

Months? That's all?

We'll start today.

And, yes, I would love to be

in your wedding party.

[both laugh]

This is gonna be great.

I mean, who else knows

exactly what you two have been through?

♪ ♪

I thought you might like a fresh cup.

Took you long enough.

I am so sorry about that. My shift just started.

To tell you the truth, I'm still getting used

to this waitressing thing.

Clearly.

That four-top needs bussing.

You a waitress?

Well, once upon a time.

Fairy tale ending, too. Rags to riches.

I'm the daughter of music royalty.

You don't say?

Mm.

That's my mama's group.

There never would have been

an Articulettes dynasty without her.

So coming here feels like home.

Well, that's until they finish crafting

my new home in the sweetest spot in Fairmont Crest.

Orphey Gene's is an oasis.

People relax, chill.

You might be more comfy at a place that caters

to high-maintenance types.

You know, impatient, making demands.

It's okay, though. I see you.

Mm-hmm.

Oh.

There's my favorite customer,

but I'll keep an eye on you, though.

-TED: Hey. -Hey.

Best table in the house.

Good to see you.

Highlight of my day.

All right, now let me tell you what we have cooking up.

I really think you're going to like it.

TED: Hmm.

-How are you? -[sighs]

It's been a long time since

Doug and I actually enjoyed being married to each other,

so there's some guilt mixed with the grief.

That's to be expected.

Do you want to talk about it as friends?

No judgment?

Never.

There is a situation.

-With? -Donnell.

I want him to go back to Banneker.

He wants to stay here and be the man around the house.

To fill Doug's shoes.

And there's nothing to fill.

Before he quit, Doug was a busy surgeon.

He didn't handle home maintenance.

When things needed fixing,

I made a call.

I love my son, but...

it would be a huge help if my best friend,

who's a wizard at persuading people

to look at their lives in a different way,

could convince him to go back to school.

He does have a bright future.

Which he shouldn't throw away just to stay here

and hold my hand.

Are you afraid that he'll see you holding Joey's hand instead?

Donnell.

What brings you by?

I wanted to thank you for supporting me and my mom.

No thanks necessary.

Your mother and I are good friends.

You're friends.

And where would we be without them at times like these?

Well, she has a family.

I'm here. For good.

I'll be handling things from now on.

[laughs]

Now, save room for dessert

-'cause Jocelyn's cooking. -Mm.

Always something good cooking at Orphey Gene's.

And now that I know they have the kindest listener in town,

call me one of yourregulars.

Aw, that's the nicest thing I've heard all month.

Mm. Listen, last time I came in,

I, uh, wasn't my best.

I'm sorry for unloading on you like that.

I was happy to help.

If I helped.

More than you know.

-It was a pleasure. -Hmm.

Place like this, with good food

and a familiar face smiling at you

when you come in, is a rarity.

I know that's right.

You just sit back and let June take care of you for a while.

-All right. -All right. [chuckles]

Where's Kat?

Well, it's your teenage brain that I want to pick.

It's a gold mine, and I want to dig a little deeper.

Why would you want to go digging around in my skull?

That sounds like something Grandma Nicole would do.

Tyrell didn't tell you about your age demographic?

He tells me nothing.

So, what's up?

He cracked the algorithm.

Turns out, moms are buying ChelseaKat bags

for their daughters and themselves.

We love the energy, but we've actually had to restock

to keep up with the holiday rush.

Oh, my God, that's incredible.

We're an unqualified hit,

and it's all thanks to my favorite baby cousin.

All I did was smile and take instruction

from the smartest model I know.

You know, I'm so happy that ChelseaKat is a family thing.

All us cousins taking on the fashion world again.

I like having a big family like this.

And finding your mom-- what's that been like?

The best.

NAOMI: What did I interrupt?

Well, Andre is just taking some time to figure out

what he wants to do about the marriage.

Oh. Well, what brought that on?

Thanks to the constant bullying,

I decided to give Andre a "get out of wedlock free" card.

Wait, you're inviting him to divorce you?

I like Andre.

I want him to do whatever makes him happy.

If that's me, wonderful.

I know we're in different places in life

and his mind could change.

If we ignore those differences now,

it could come back later to bite us.

Funny you mention that.

A dilemma that I thought we put to rest

is back in play.

-Babies. -Yikes.

How'd that come up?

Do I detect a glow?

Are you with child, child?

Alix, I can see the head. Just a couple pushes away,

and you're holding your baby, okay? Are you ready?

I don't know. Am I?

Definitely.

Now, on this next contraction, I need you to dig deep

and give me everything you got.

All right? Here we go. One, two...

[straining]

Alix?

ALIX: How great is this? You're here.

-Hi. -Oh, it's so good to see you.

You look incredible.

Let me see my namesake. Let me see.

Here she is.

ASHLEY: I'd recognize her anywhere.

Hi, there, Ashley Andrea.

-How's she doing? -99th percentile for height,

on track for weight.

Hitting all her milestones before her time.

That's my girl.

You're doing a great job.

And do not be shy about asking for help.

You hear that, kid? That's a lifetime guarantee.

You need us, we're here for anything.

-Oh, she's so beautiful. -[elevator bell dings]

-I can't get over it. -I know.

[Alix stammers]

Is that who I think it is?

Andre? Oh, give me a hug.

It's so good to see you.

It's good to see you. How are you?

-I'm good. -And how is baby Ashley Andrea

not on the cover of every magazine?

-I know. -No idea.

We know the best photographer,

don't we?

We're all together again.

This must be fate.

SHANICE: I always tell my patients,

you want to have a healthy body, keep it strong.

And that strength flows into other areas of your life,

like your relationship.

-What are you talking about? -[chuckles] The way

you and Ashley were beaming over the wedding and making plans.

-Crazy, right? -Yeah.

-So what'd she say? -[grunts]

When you told her you were regaining sensation

-in your legs. You told your fiancée... -[grunts]

That was the plan.

But at our last session...

I planned to tell her right away,

but then, like, two seconds later,

I saw her and Andre thick as thieves.

She's caring. She's a nurse.

[stammers] She told Andre that she hopes his marriage

with Dani works out so it'd make things easier on her.

And?

It doesn't sound like she's over the guy.

That's your takeaway?

Because on my planet, her telling Andre

she wants him to live happily ever after with another woman

sounds extremely over.

Why would it be hard on her if Andre's single?

No woman wants another man causing unnecessary trouble

when she's engaged, about to get married.

Okay, you really need to get out more

and learn a thing or two about women

-before you actually marry one. -Yeah.

On-the-job training. I'll pick it up. [grunts]

Used to come natural to you, Smoke Eater.

-[chuckles] -But being a husband

is no different than being a firefighter.

Put out fires.

Better yet, stop them before they even start.

And protect those who cannot protect themselves.

I get that.

Then why are you playing with fire?

[grunts]

I need time.

And Ash could use some time away from that guy.

And can someone explain to me

why he's always hanging out here?

I mean, he's always in her face,

-always got something to say. I... -Derek.

You moved your leg.

[exhales]

Joey's my business partner.

And?

Friend.

Like the many friends you've had over the years?

Joey's different.

Yes, he is.

He is dangerous, Vanessa.

You don't know him.

-I've heard things. -Those things

may not be true. [sighs]

And whatever you've gleaned from this friendship is fact

because he says so?

He's been very supportive since Doug died.

Sizing you up and checking for vulnerabilities

before he goes in for the kill.

My question is, why are you allowing this?

He's a charming and considerate man.

Consider this--

you're beating yourself up

because you didn't have closure with Doug.

Why am I being analyzed by my best friend?

I get why you are reaching for something or someone right now,

but you need to hear me.

This man isn't it.

-Hmm. -And, deep down,

I think you know that.

I just...

I don't want you to regret this

when you start feeling like yourself again.

Donnell and Deanna

-really need you right now. -Donnell already knows.

I told him about Joey and me.

I like you, Donnell.

We have a lot in common.

Ha. Well, up to a point anyway.

Now, I wasn't raised behind any gates.

No, my life was more like a cage,

one that I had to escape,

for my mother and myself.

No, my father wasn't the bright and shining example

that yours was.

I definitely got the short end of that stick.

If I had the education that you're having--

college, a year to study in Paris--

who knows what I could have been?

But...

life had other plans.

Somebody had to step up.

Because nothing was more important than helping your mom.

It's a son's duty.

It's time for me to step up.

[chuckles]

Your father would be proud.

Hell, I'm proud of you, and you're not even mine.

Let's discuss.

Uh, I'm not sure what you mean.

Well, this is a big life decision.

I mean, you can't just leap without looking.

And you can't bring it to your mother

because she's got enough on her plate.

So, let's discuss.

All right.

Shoot.

All right. What happens if, uh...

your mother needs to take a break from her career?

Who pays the bills?

-Well, I will. -How?

-I'll get a job. -[chuckles]

It always seems simple to pay the bills

until you have to pay for groceries

and the rent and for health insurance.

And you're gonna be doing it on an entry-level paycheck.

And every employer's gonna know that.

No, without, without the degree,

without a trade,

your options are gonna be limited.

Well, I'll figure it out.

You did.

What if I had the answer to all your prayers?

The last time we talked,

you said you were going through something with your wife?

Oh, her days as my wife are numbered.

And she couldn't be happier. [chuckles softly]

-I'm sorry to hear that. -Mm-hmm.

But don't they say something

about getting a new lease on life after a divorce?

As long as my granddaughter

still smiles at me when she sees me,

I know I'm doing something right.

[laughs]

Barely old enough to be a father,

let alone grandfather.

Oh, stop.

You're a treasure trove.

Can you excuse me for a minute?

-Of course. -All right.

Hello, ladies.

-How's my granddaughter? -Hey. I'm good.

[clears throat]

You didn't give me what I asked for.

Uh, what was that again?

One heaping helping of you backing up

off my man, Miss Thing.

You're the wife?

Once a messy waitress remembers her place.

And where would that be?

Out of my way.

Things don't go well

for people who stand between me and what I want.

The things I've seen and survived

would knock the curls out of your head.

All kind of crazy things in this town.

You don't scare me.

Make a move on my man and you'll find out

I'm scarier than anything you've survived so far.

I love the last reel you posted, the one where you took

the ChelseaKat purse on a tour

of all the Black artists in the Smithsonian.

You actually watched that?

I watch 'em all.

I got to stay current if I'm to continue reigning supreme

at all the grandfather club meetings.

What did you think?

You kidding me? She's a star.

Always knew that, though. Runs in the family.

So catch me up. What did I miss?

Um, I guess you heard Pop moved out again.

Oh. I'm...

sorry to hear that.

But are you okay? You and Tyrell?

It's not like Pop's gone.

We still see him, and he texts, like, mad crazy.

Ah.

But you must miss him, I know.

You're getting to know your mom again,

which is a bonus.

She is?

So are you.

Uh, that's news to me.

How would I know your mom?

She's your waitress.

Wait. Uh, June is your mother? No.

[laughing]: I know.

That is not the woman that was described to me.

It's amazing.

Right?

Well, she's busy, um, and I got to get back to work.

Would you welcome her to the family for me?

-Yeah, I will. -Uh, well,

-next time, ladies. -All right.

All right.

-[inhales] Mmm. -Excuse me and goodbye.

That's what you should tell that street urchin.

See you when I get home, honey lamb.

[Derek chuckles]

How's that? Any discomfort?

Let me try.

Let me do it alone.

Are you sure?

[Derek grunts]

[panting]: I did it.

-[chuckles] -I'm calling Dr. Montgomery.

Am I gonna walk again? [stammers]

You can tell me. I can take it.

-I'm no neurologist, but... -This is gonna happen.

Ash is gonna walk down that aisle.

And when she gets to the front of the church,

-I'm gonna stand up out of that... -This is not my first rodeo,

but this is your first time being groom,

so let me make this easy for you.

The last thing any bride wants on her wedding day is surprises.

This is a good surprise.

There's no such thing, Derek, at a wedding.

She's been dreaming of this day since she was a kid.

Don't mess with that.

-[sighs] -Save the reveal for another day.

Let it have its own space.

Mm.

I don't know.

Trust me,

I know what I'm talking about.

She'll cry no matter when you give her the good news.

Do it now.

There's nothing holding you back.

ANDRE: Oh, she's gonna love that one.

Make sure you text it to me. I'll put it in a frame

next to her first professional baby photo,

taken moments after her birth.

-[laughs] -[chuckles] I bet she hates elevators now.

You'd think, right?

-[chuckles] -She loves 'em.

-The longer the better. -Oh.

Everywhere we go, she wants the elevator.

[chuckles] Every time I hit a button,

-I think about that day. -ASHLEY: Mm.

-My first week as a nurse. -Yeah.

No. And ours was your first baby delivery?

Yeah, there was never really a good time to tell you that.

Thanks for keeping my secret.

ALIX: Mm. Got a real friend there. [chuckles]

Oh! We're having a first Halloween party

-for Ashley Andrea. -ANDRE: Okay.

And what's she dressing as?

A nurse-tographer.

-Say what now? -[chuckling]

Part nurse. Cute little scrubs.

Part photographer, with the tiniest toy camera

in the world. [giggles]

-Oh. That sounds like the cutest. -Yeah.

Well, you'll have to send us pictures.

Oh, no, you'll both be there.

You're officially invited.

My husband would love to get the story

of the day she was born on tape

from the people who were right there,

helping me bring our baby into the world.

-[Ashley chuckles] -What do you say?

Will you be the ghosts of honor at our shindig?

-[chuckles softly] -[Alix giggles]

This glow is brought to you by incredible makeup.

Radiant, not pregnant?

Jacob has notions.

I don't know. Maybe it's seeing June reunite with her kids.

He wants you to revisit

your "double income, no kids" position?

Yep.

All right. Devil's advocate.

You like kids.

Why not?

[scoffs]

Well, as adorable as I was as a newborn,

I ruined your life.

You ruined my life? How?

Well, Chelsea and I were little,

but we were going through all these old boxes

and we found... everything.

Portfolios and magazine covers,

pictures of you all over the world

in the most glamorous clothes,

hanging out with all the cool kids.

I mean, we knew you were different from the other moms,

but that was the first time...

First time you found receipts?

[chuckles softly] All the evidence

pointing to Dani Dupree being the toast of two continents.

Three.

Then came the man who shut it all down and...

then came the kids and you were stuck at home,

taking care of us when you used to be taking on the world.

I moved on from modeling to help Bill with his practice.

But your career was just as important and impactful.

Do you ever wonder why there were so many kids

just a bit younger than you in the neighborhood?

Because, my dear,

-I made motherhood look good. -[chuckles]

-Oh, please. -First influencer

right here.

After you,

a storm of newborns landed in Fairmont Crest.

Nine months to the day of your first appearance.

No child was more cherished or adored than you.

I wanted you.

I could never.

Never say never.

You could change your mind.

I have what I want,

and I want what I have.

Living the dream.

Picture this--

you're secure in your career.

You have a husband who is an eager

and equal partner in parenthood.

You're feathering your nest.

Your body and life are changing in ways

that no one could prepare you for.

How do you feel?

[scoffs] Oh, my God.

[crying]

-Who could say no to a party? -Yeah.

-Especially for this baby. -Mm.

Looks like you got your photographer.

ALIX: That would be so sweet of you.

Hey.

What's all the commotion over here?

-[chuckles] -Somebody start a fire?

-[Andre chuckles] -Derek the fireman!

Sporting new equipment.

Got good news. Ash didn't tell you?

We got engaged.

Show her.

Oh. [chuckles]

Wow! That's... great.

Best wishes and congratulations.

-Thanks. -You guys weren't talking about our wedding?

Halloween party. You're welcome to come, too.

Except our place has stairs.

We'll make it work.

[chuckles softly] Well, you heard the man.

-We can't wait. -ANDRE: Hey,

-I'm looking forward. -So you...

better add three to your guest list.

Four.

Dani, right?

I'm not sure I heard you right.

I'm offering you a job.

Actual employment?

A dealer position's come open.

[scoffs]

I-I can barely shuffle a deck for Uno.

[laughs]

A bright kid like you,

I'm sure you'll pick it up in no time.

And the pay's good.

The hours are what they are.

But you'd be helping out your mother.

But I wouldn't be the man my father wanted me to be.

You know? It wouldn't be right.

M-Making a living in the same place

he spent his last night on Earth.

Ha. Hadn't looked at it from that angle.

I apologize if my offer was insensitive.

No, no sweat.

But it makes me wonder, uh-- and I'm asking you this

because I think your heart's in the right place...

does it ever bother you?

-Does what? -I mean,

knowing this place is a hub

for all the things that make people ruin their lives--

the gambling,

alcohol,

women,

and whatever else goes on behind the scenes.

That's a lot of money being made after dark.

Well, this is an adults-only establishment.

You don't have to defend it.

It's where you earn your living.

But this place cost my family everything.

So...

while I'm sure your intentions with my mom

-are above... -I get it.

"Back off."

I've got it from here.

Donnell's seen me with Joey.

He's aware we're friends.

Is he aware of your loose definition of the word?

Joey's been kind to Donnell.

The fact that you would expose your son to that man.

[sighs] And so soon after his father's death.

Now you're accusing me of being a bad mother?

We are just talking, Vanessa.

I am your friend, and that is not gonna change.

Then you'll have to make room for Joey.

We're a package deal now,

whether Dr. Nicole approves or not.

You're being serious.

[phone chimes]

-Let me guess. -I need to go.

-We need to talk. -Dr. Dupree,

when you find my friend Nicole,

tell her to call me.

-Stay. -Mm.

Vanessa.

Chelsea, this is June, my... my mom.

And, June, this is...

I'd know that face anywhere.

Can I share a secret?

Of course.

I've had some lively discussions

about whether you were real or A.I.

-[chuckling] -Because how can somebody be

this pretty and true at the same time?

[chuckles] Real and alive.

And I love how you two found each other.

-We're still finding our way. -Mm-hmm.

We have a lifetime to learn each other.

It'll take forever to figure out your family tree.

-Welcome to the club. -Now,

somebody said something about Ted being your grandfather?

That Ted?

Yeah. He's my pop's dad.

CHELSEA: My mother's

sister's ex.

Ooh, I will never keep it straight.

It's so many important people.

Ted's a famous surgeon talking to a nobody.

Well, hold on.

You're important, June.

Yeah.

Moms are the most important people.

You're mine.

[chuckles softly]

Oh. [chuckles softly]

Knew I'd be running into you.

Being in each other's orbits, it's only natural

that we collide every now and then.

The universe is a large place.

You should explore it.

[chuckles softly] Well, eventually,

I'll have a home on every continent.

But for now

you've heard that I have a new residence,

and, uh, it's under construction,

across from your mommy and daddy.

Your point?

Proximity.

While my home is under construction,

I'm living with Teddy.

Now, there is no way that's true.

You may have managed to worm your way into

a one-night stand with him,

but Ted despises you.

You are spreading your lies as easily as you spread your leg...

Dr. Dainty.

I speak the truth.

We are living under the same roof.

The roof of the Bowman Hotel?

That is hardly cohabitating.

Excuse me.

[chuckles] It's only a matter of time

before we are back in those sheets

kicking boots, baby.

If Ted is weak enough to allow you to seduce him again...

[laughs]

Thank you, Leslie.

I needed that laugh.

Our darling daughters--

they want to play with the same toy, Little Nicky.

So whatever shall we do?

I'll take that as a "no, thank you" on children.

Not every woman was made to be a mother.

Don't get me started.

The stories I could tell.

I'm living the life that I dreamed,

and a baby won't complete me.

I am a fully actualized human being

doing just fine without a kid.

And I couldn't be prouder.

-This isn't a phase. -I never said it was.

And, look, I admire the women who can do it all,

but that is not me and I never wanted that.

And that is fine.

Babies are for people who love them

and want them and-and can care for them forever.

And they need so much.

I want to use that time and attention on my work

because I'm good at it and I've earned my spot,

helping people find justice.

-That's important. -[sniffles]

And I don't have the room for changing diapers

and parent-teacher meetings.

Like, I'm good.

Exceptional.

I built this life,

and there's only room for two.

And I'm happy with what I have.

You don't seem happy right now.

Because I should be able to lead the life that I want

without people thinking that I'm some monster.

Especially you, Mom.

Hey.

Hey, I didn't see you there.

Hmm. I recall a time

you couldn't take your eyes off me.

Yesterday.

I've been, uh...

thinking about us.

Not for nothing,

I may have ended a friendship defending us.

Was it a long-standing friendship?

Patch it up.

This has to end.

Your little Kitty Kat keeps trying to steal Eva's man.

Tomas is Kat's boyfriend.

Mm. He may have something to say about that,

seeing as he ran straight to Eva's

and gave a song and a dance

about how he and Kat have used up all of their nine lives.

Unless you were there...

Mm. Next best thing--

eyewitness account

that what Tomas and my daughter shared

was magical.

Mmm. Magnificent.

Lord.

I'd like to give you a helpful hint,

mother to mother.

Oh, you're like no mother I've ever met.

If Kat keeps sharpening her claws on my Eva...

...then I'm gonna have to give her some home training

that clearly you never did.

Are you threatening my family?

Oh, baby, I was a threat the minute I crossed the state line.

What I'm doing now is promising you

that there will be trouble

if you don't get a short leash on your little Kat.

To avoid potential ugliness, of course.

You are so intent on inserting yourself into my life.

Your potential ugliness is a daily expectation.

But know this-- you come for my family,

whatever you throw,

it will come back sharpened

and it knows exactly where to land.

Aw. Look at us.

Two mothers who are standing up

-for their daughters. -[scoffs]

Don't try that with me.

We both know any move you make is all about you.

ALIX: You're married?

-Since when? -[stammers] Yeah.

About a minute now, actually.

Oh. Well, you know what that means.

Ashley Andrea, you're a miracle maker.

-[chuckling] -Say what now?

It hasn't even been a year yet since she was born,

and you've walked down the aisle

-and you're about to. -ASHLEY: Well...

Everything's working out the way it's supposed to.

-[elevator bell dings] -[chuckles]

Uh, there's my uncle. I got to run.

Hey. Good seeing you.

-[laughs] -Take care. -ALIX: All right.

See you at the party. [giggles]

What's going on over there?

You see what I see?

What would you like for me to see?

Two people in love...

[sighs] building a future together.

But what I see is this force of nature...

who helped a stranger deliver a baby

under ridiculous circumstances.

That baby is a reminder

that Ashley and I still have a connection that...

we never fully explored.

Wanting a child-free life

does not make you a monster.

You're not disappointed?

I have never been disappointed in you.

Because you never ignore Little Naomi's point of view.

That voice

that always pushes you to be the best you there is,

that voice that points you to your truth,

she got you here

and she has never led you astray.

But what about Jacob?

He will try to wear me down on this, Mom.

He knew when you married.

[sighs] I never wanted children.

End of story.

-[phone buzzing] -[sniffles]

Who is that from?

My husband.

It's decision day in my relationship, too.

Well, what is the little Dani in your head telling you to do?

Same thing she always says.

"Hold on tight."

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