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Hey. Just checking on that shipment you promised me, coz.

Oh, and I couldn't wait to get started,

so, I experimented with a new recipe for hubby's birthday.

Text me.

Hmm.

Happy birthday to the king of my heart.

What in the world?

This morning, you said...

Yeah, I wasn't gonna make a big deal about it, but...

Aw. Yeah, I should have known better.

This woman's spoiling me to death.

Nothing makes me happier than watching you get everything...

-Mmm. -...you...

-Mmm. -...deserve.

Mmm. You know, Caroline and I were planning a party,

but I decided I wanted to do something intimate.

Hmm. Well, I like the way you think.

As Bill Hamilton gets older,

-he gets sweeter. -Mm.

You're a high-value asset, baby.

And you're gonna get a birthday you'll never forget.

Hey, babe.

-I got a surprise. -Jacob, please.

-You know how I feel about those. -Just hear me out.

What would you say to a day of pampering at the country club?

I'm talking full-body massage with a mud bath,

and you can wind down in that new aromatherapy room.

Sounds like fun. Hope you enjoy it.

It's not for me.

You know, if you would have checked in,

I would have told you I have a birthday party.

For my father?

Okay, um, look, no worries.

I can reschedule.

Why are you doing this?

Because I love you,

and I thought it'd be a nice thing to do.

No amount of shiatsu is gonna make me take that negative

out of that positive pregnancy test.

Just let me be. Please.

♪ ♪

I told you this was going to be a crazy request.

Yes, yes, it's going above and beyond.

Well, when else do you get to do something like this in life?

-Come on. Live a little. -[footsteps approaching]

Yeah, okay. All right, I have to go.

-Make it happen. -Did I interrupt something?

You know how complicated it can get when I order Thai.

We're having Thai? Please tell me you remembered.

You know, I'm low-key getting jealous

of this infatuation you have with pad kee mao.

-But did you order any? -Of course I did.

And I told him to make it spicy, like my man.

Mmm.

And here I was thinking it was gonna take a lifetime

for you to know me by heart.

Ah, it probably will.

But in the meantime, you know that you can tell me anything,

because I don't scare easily, and I'm not going anywhere.

That's the promise.

And I'm keeping it.

First time I saw you,

-I knew you were forever. -Mm.

-To you... and me. -Oh.

-Hmm. -Especially to me.

-What for? -Surviving Pilates?

I can think of about a dozen activities

that are more entertaining and less torturous.

And a little to you for going with me.

There's no one I would rather be tortured with.

Mm. Mm-hmm.

That instructor-- drill sergeant, am I right?

That's why they call it boot camp.

But I need to befriend that reformer

if I'm gonna be hanging out with Ms. Campbell

on the runways, judging upstart designers.

I need to look money.

You were blessed with good genes.

And true beauty never fades.

Mm.

Oh.

How did you manage to make this shake taste so nutritious?

That's the new thing.

I call it, "tears of my haters."

I'm using it to fuel my meteoric return to the top of the heap.

Ooh, that's what I like to hear.

Now...

all we need is a few more weeks of the reformer, and we're gold.

-Just weeks? -Yes. You have to remind the world

who was declared a fashion revelation

by Mr. André Leon Talley himself.

I don't need to remind you how much they want you back.

You don't need to remind me,

but it is nice to hear... on repeat.

-[woman screams] -[gasps] Oh. -What on Earth?

Who was that?

♪ ♪

Chelsea?! Oh, my God.

Call 911. This is a crime!

What is it?

You've been robbed!

♪ ♪

Hey, baby.

Hey.

Uh, what's wrong?

Boys.

How do we fix it?

Fries?

And you?

You tell me who's bothering you.

That boy that I was talking to you about.

We were supposed to meet up to do homework.

Ghosted.

I just want to crawl into a hole and disappear.

With those fries.

You made promises before we got married, Jacob,

and I took those seriously.

You don't marry a woman hoping you can change her

through years and years of erosion,

wearing away at who she is.

If you wanted someone

who could make that particular dream come true,

you could have married a woman who wanted that with you.

I wanted you, because I love you.

Then you need to love the fact that you married a woman

who knows her own mind,

who doesn't need convincing or cajoling.

Like, I'm solid. I'm good.

Exactly one of the reasons why I want you.

You know, I'm not on the fence of any aspect of my existence,

even when it comes to this.

And I resent the fact that you're trying

to make me seem wrong

for knowing what I want when I want it.

You're not wrong, baby. You're not.

And I'm trying, Naomi, but I don't know what else to do.

I love you... so much.

Baby.

-That word has a whole new meaning now. -Right.

I'm gonna have to call you "honey" or "dear."

I love you, too.

Here we stand,

loving each other,

both at a loss.

Because we're in a place we were never supposed to be.

And I hate it here.

Yeah, well, apparently, everything I say is wrong.

So talk to me.

Well, I went to go see my mom.

Because I promised you I would reconsider my feelings

about having the child.

And how'd that go?

Well, I hoped that talking to her

about motherhood in general would inspire the sudden urge

to buy baby booties.

But it didn't.

Yeah, I understand. This is a huge leap for us.

That's just it, though.

You don't understand.

You can't.

You're not the one facing the prospect

of your body changing and the pain of childbirth.

See, women get all the blame when things go bad

and none of the credit when it's good.

All right, well, what if I promise...

I want the promise you made when you married me.

That you would love me.

This is who I am.

Unapologetically.

I am proudly my mother's daughter,

my father's child

and Jacob Hawthorne's wife.

And that woman didn't grow up and get married

wanting to be a mom.

Well, you know, at my age, I can afford to skip a few birthdays.

But it's your only birthday as my husband,

so this one's got to be special.

Well, I hope it won't be the only one.

This marriage was built to last, right?

Silly. Of course that's what I meant.

Only the first of many for the rest of your life.

Okay, well, there you go.

It won't be as splashy and over-the-top

as your other wife's parties.

Yeah, well, you're the one that matters.

Hmm. What would Dani do?

Something lavish at the club?

Didn't she get the Marsalis brothers

to play for you in Georgetown?

Yeah, she did, but none of that means a thing

because I'm making new memories with my new wife.

Okay? And besides, babe, I don't have the time

or interest in criticizing past mistakes.

She's got such a hold on you.

There's barely enough room for me.

Oh, come on, baby, that's not true.

And I'm sure whatever you have in store will be memorable.

-It will be. -Yeah.

Yeah, and I needed it to be extra special

because thanks to your stroke,

I realized we can't take this time together for granted.

-Yeah. -Babe, we should lay flowers

at every milestone.

Life is so precious.

-If only it could last forever. -Mm-hmm.

Those boots from New York

and-and the leather bomber jacket from Paris

and the selvage jeans from Japan

and tons of other clothes and shoes.

I mean, how did this happen?

A carefully curated collection

for the discerning buyer.

Wh-- You sold them all?

How could you get rid of everything I love?

An auction for the Dupree Heritage Foundation.

-Mm-hmm. -And this handsome hunk of a man

right here is the real reason behind the purge.

Charity does start at home.

ANDRE: Mmm.

[Pamela clears throat]

Hello, Andre.

She loves to blur the line between romantic and indecent.

[both laughing]

Hey, what'd I miss?

I'm missing all of Mom's best clothes,

and it's your fault.

You're moving in or whatever.

Well, isn't it a husband's duty

to dump stuff around and to clutter the place?

You better devote yourself to keeping this marriage tight

because this fashion sacrifice is painful.

You are a mogul now.

-Add to your own collection. -Mm.

My own co...

This is breaking my heart.

-I have to go. -DANI: Where?

Hayley's throwing a birthday party for Dad.

Well, I guess my invitation was lost in the mail.

Have fun.

-I love you. -Love you.

[Dani laughs]

PAMELA: This part-time marriage

might have its privileges.

Pamela.

Get your mind out of the gutter.

Not those kinds of privileges.

I don't like the way she's looking at me.

You should be scared.

I know that look.

And if you're thinking what I'm thinking...

You're cooked.

Uh, you know what it means when Congress is on recess.

Yes, I relax.

Huh. I forgot how funny you are.

I'll get all of the errands done eventually,

but right now, I'm hunkering down and binging.

The new K-drama all the interns

and pages have been buzzing about?

I guess we can watch it while we eat.

Thai. When does it get here?

Oh, shoot.

Uh, yeah, you have to...

you have to go pick it up for us.

We're in 2025. We get delivery.

Yeah, but it's a hot new place and we're outside of the zone,

so they don't deliver it to us.

Is it the only Thai in town?

I mean, D.C. is a great big city.

We can just order someplace else.

We can't.

Give me one good reason why I should stop being cozy

and give up the best seat in the house.

Because you love me?

Give me ten.

Hey, hey, hey, your partner has lost her mind, and her eyesight.

Oh. You have been hiding your light under a bushel, my friend.

Well, you're not fooling me anymore.

I don't like the way she's looking at me. Make her stop.

Could you just lift your chin up a little

and to the left to catch the light?

No. And I don't like taking orders.

It's even better when he's angry.

Yeah, I hadn't seen him that way.

I mean, I've seen him every other way.

Look, my job is to do the looking.

I find the beauty in things, and I bring it out.

It's what I do. It's what I love.

I'm not giving that up.

-We're not asking you to. -Never.

No. You do your thing

and model for us and do your thing on the side.

My career is not some side hustle.

Okay, well, you just call it whatever you want.

You're signed.

Wait. I haven't signed anything.

Look, we are starting a brand-new agency.

We need to make a splash.

And what's better than some sexy young real man

to start us off?

Mm-hmm. So, what do you think?

Hmm? You like the new headgear?

I'm reserving judgment.

The only king that I liked was Dr. Martin Luther.

Well, Bill's the king of this castle every day.

-Mm. -We're just making it official temporarily.

Cute. Then that makes me a princess for the day.

Hmm. Every day since the day you were born.

Oh. Family's so important.

That's why I want everybody here on your special day.

-I'll be right back. -Okay.

Well, happy birthday to the best father a girl could have.

Oh. Let's see.

Oh! Wow. Now look at this.

Ah, this is handsome as hell.

ChelseaKat's foray into men's luxury accessories.

Ah, okay. Oh!

This is nice, baby.

And the money clip?

That part earned it its name.

Drumroll, please.

-The Bill Fold. -Oh. [laughs]

Named after me, huh?

-The gold clip is to hold tip money. -Mm-hmm.

Because a forward-thinking man pays it forward.

A little extra for the valet, the concierge, a great barista.

And I engraved it for you.

Mm. Look at that.

I love it. I love it, baby.

This is extraordinary, just like you.

Well, and it's because of you I was even able to branch out.

If you hadn't made that injunction disappear,

I wouldn't have been able to make all these dreams come true.

Oh. Well, this is my new favorite. Forever, baby.

[both laughing]

What would I do without you?

Celebration time.

Okay.

What have we here?

A new recipe.

This one, my handsome hubby, is for you.

Okay. Does that one have a special story or something?

The healthy boy.

Gluten and sugar free. Make a wish.

Okay. Well, I... I don't know whether to laugh

or cry or represent it in court. Babe,

this poor thing never had a chance.

-Bill, I spent hours. -Nah, man.

You didn't make dessert. You masterminded a punishment.

What are you trying to do, kill me with that?

Monk fruit added sweetness.

It's good for you.

That defeats the whole purpose of dessert.

[sighs]

-[phone buzzing] -Oh.

Well, cruel and unusual is what that is.

There's only one way to rectify the this error in judgment.

HAYLEY: Caroline. Yeah.

-[Bill chuckles] -Are you kidding?

Time of his life.

Look, I know it's not my body.

It's yours, and it's beautiful,

and so is your mind.

Go on.

But you're not leaving any room here for me.

If I tell you I like the idea

of being a father, I'm insensitive.

And if I try to distract you or make you smile, I'm wrong, too.

It's... lonely and confusing

because we've never been this out of step before.

Me having a child when that was never what I wanted...

We would want this one.

And I'd be leaving scores of children in the lurch

because I'd be focused on one.

That is my mission, my calling.

To be there for people who didn't have families like ours,

who don't have the means to afford the best representation.

It is a big world, Jacob.

And our jobs are gigantic, and we can make a difference.

And I love what I do.

Great.

Now I feel guilty about making you feel guilty.

-That's not helpful. -Then tell me what is.

There's got to be one thing I can do.

Back off. Please.

Samantha needs a ride home. I'll be super careful.

Next time. I'll grab dinner,

and I'll grab our daughter on the way back.

Best dad ever.

Okay. Where's this food?

I will text you in a second.

You will not regret this. I promise.

-I love you. -I love you, too.

TYRELL: What restaurant?

That Thai place downtown.

No way. You swore if you ever order from them again,

it meant you lost all your brain cells.

Pop's gonna be waiting for forever.

And that is what I'm counting on.

I need your help with something.

Good surprise?

We'll find out together.

You trust me?

Maybe you and this boy got your signals crossed.

No, I know the issue.

I'm not his type.

Sweet, charming, smart and strong?

Down to smash.

Oh, well, now that you know what kind of boy he is,

you can move right along.

Find somebody more your speed.

In the rom com,

but this is that messy, high school drama type thing

where one boy talks to another boy,

and then they all talk to other kids,

and then before you know it...

The girl has a reputation.

For being too uptight.

Well, is that the worst thing?

It's not ideal.

-I-I stood my ground like you told me. -Mm-hmm.

And I'm glad that I didn't do something

that I wasn't ready for just to make him like me more.

But I know how I can change things around.

I just have to figure out how to start.

Same look you had in your eyes when you were a kid.

I brought a bike home for your brother,

and he rolled it around, up and down that alley all day long.

You watched every move he made.

And when he took a break, you were on that bike,

flying so fast, I was afraid you were going to fall off.

But you held on even tighter.

Unstoppable.

-I was? -Mm-hmm.

I don't remember.

Do you have any more stories like that

from when Tyrell and I were little?

Sure. Tons.

I would love to hear about them.

The happy ones.

Coming right up

after I take care of my favorite detective.

Good to see you, June.

I couldn't tell by the look on your face.

You having a good day?

I haven't had many bad ones, now that I get to see my kids.

Yeah. It's good to see how close you two have become.

Something, isn't it?

How that child is able to forgive me

after what I made them live through.

You know, you aren't their only biological parent.

So if you don't mind me asking,

where is Samantha and Tyrell's father in all this?

Gone.

-Mm. -Family curse, we like to call it.

But I know if I'd had a father like you--

good man, big heart--

I'd have lived a different life,

and none of this would have happened.

You'd be a good father.

-Happy birthday, Dad. -Aw, will you look at this?

CHELSEA: Unwrapped, even.

NAOMI: It's better than the time

you wrapped yours a washcloth and called it Japanese.

Yeah, that wasn't anybody's furoshiki.

I was trying something new.

Read it.

Oh. [mutters] Oh, "P.h. Dad."

Yeah, it's another certificate.

You can hang it up next to your law degree.

Well, I'll be sure to do that. Thank you, Naomi.

You're welcome.

Dubs.

-Excuse me? -I win.

Leather and gold bill fold from my new line

versus your lame-o gift, price tag clearly still visible.

You didn't break the bank much or spend much time ruminating

on this one, huh, sis?

Girls, no bickering.

Not on your father's special day.

You're both his favorite. Isn't that right, honey?

Hey, what can I say, you know?

I got a lot of love to share.

Speaking of sharing,

have a cupcake.

Oh, my gosh. These cupcakes are showing off.

Like, I'm offended by how good they are.

-Really? -Yes.

-It's so delicious and so moist. -Right?

Okay, more.

-Oh. -Tell me more.

Okay, well, they've got this certain je ne sais quoi.

-Oh. -Like a flavor and scent of my childhood.

-What? -This is the definition of cupcake.

-Oh. [laughing] -[laughing]

Waxing poetic about baked goods?

Cute. Where from?

From... scratch.

Hayley, this is Dani Dupree.

-Mom, this is my new friend. We met at the gym. -Hi.

Beware of gym friends bearing cupcakes.

-Thank you. -You're welcome. -BILL: Hey.

-NAOMI: Hi, Dad. -Hey, baby.

Oh, what have we here?

Hayley.

She makes sweets.

I think we're gonna be seeing a lot of her.

[laughter]

NAOMI: Ugh. What happened?

-CHELSEA: To what? -Hayley's cooking skills.

Your cupcakes were the only decent thing about you.

Hey, no, no, no. Wait. Wait a minute. Hold on.

Put that down. This cupcake's Bill's.

He needs to be eating this one, not you.

I came to unpack, not for career counseling.

But there's nothing wrong with expanding one's horizons.

What do you think?

We did ask him to turn his world upside down five minutes ago,

and now you're pressuring him for an answer.

Well, then, how did you do it in Vegas?

Clearly, you're not adverse to taking risks.

-DANI: He'll think about it. -Hmm.

See that he does.

Mwah. Mwah. Call me.

Night.

[Dani laughs]

Ah.

Let me tell you something. That is a dangerous friend.

Because she's rarely wrong.

Vegas was insane, and you've never been happier.

Yeah, but I like what I do.

And no one's making you stop. Just add to the résumé.

-Ah. -International lover.

-[groans] -Prizewinning photographer.

Heart-stopping model.

-No, thank you. -Come on.

Strolling through that airport with larger-than-life hangovers.

-[groaning] -People were begging us to stop,

asking who we were, asking for pictures.

-Wasn't that fun? -Not for me.

You will love being on the other side of the camera.

The spotlight is where you'll grow in unexpected ways.

Yeah, and that spotlight is for some people.

But I've shot those pictures.

I know how fame can burn.

So you actually think I'd be a decent dad?

And that's despite the fact that you wear a badge.

[both laugh softly]

You're a good man.

It shines from your heart.

I knew it from the moment we met.

You sure? 'Cause you seemed more angry than impressed.

Uh...

I got over it.

Instead of locking me up,

you gave me a chance when you didn't have to.

Any kid would be lucky to have you as their father.

Yeah, I don't know. I'm far from perfect.

Closer than any man I've known.

Have you and Naomi ever given it any thought?

Nah. Nah, it's, um...

It's not in our plans.

Hmm.

Man plans, and God laughs.

Yeah, tell me about it, right?

That's not to say that my unplanned life

has been sunshine and daisies,

but the best part of my life-- my kids and you and Naomi--

happy accidents.

You know, it's funny you say that,

because Naomi feels like if anything happens to her

that she doesn't anticipate, that it's a mistake.

Lawyers don't play.

Yeah, I don't know.

I just wish she remembered the time

when she found joy in life's surprises.

Hayley made you a special cupcake,

and you switched it out for another?

Well, based on your reaction,

I think I made the correct choice.

Dad, you had a stroke. She's just trying to help.

If you want to take a bite of what your sister just spat out,

help yourself, but this is my day, okay?

And I will eat whatever I want.

Uh, you belong to me now,

so if I say you're eating slow, green, or fasting in between...

-Baby... -Look, don't try to deny me what I want.

You know you can't say no.

BILL: I'll go help in the kitchen.

Back in a minute.

Fight with your husband?

It shows?

What's wrong?

What do you see when you look at me?

You mean, beneath the stress

and pretending that whatever's going on isn't going on?

My sister.

Strongest, toughest, fairest person I know.

Top of your class, dedicated and driven.

And ever since you were little,

all you wanted to do was save the world.

And you're doing it.

All your clients swear by you.

And most important, the person I turn to when I'm in trouble.

The question is,

who do you go to when you need answers?

Because whatever's going on, I want to help,

but I don't know if I can.

You already have.

Really. [sniffles]

Naomi, what is it?

Let me try.

HAYLEY: We have returned.

Everyone, arm yourselves.

Hope you have time for a toast.

Wouldn't be a birthday without one.

I know this family is full of toastmasters, but...

Oh, no. Babe, the floor is yours.

I decree today as King Bill Hamilton Day.

Well, you know, the mayor did actually honor me

with a day of my own a few years ago.

I pledge to you, as your all-powerful queen,

this time next year,

I will be incubating a young royal

to fill your big shoes.

And maybe a spare.

Well, I would have settled for a new car.

Oh, you two.

I just remembered, I have somewhere to be.

What? You're leaving already?

Yeah, I... I got to go.

I love you. Sorry about the gift.

Happy birthday.

-We'll talk soon. -But, baby...

HAYLEY: Gosh.

Hope it wasn't something I said.

One man on Earth who isn't clamoring for fame,

and I marry him.

I'm not out here trying to be known.

I'm just true to myself.

How I dress and who I love is not up for debate.

What happens when a man who values his privacy

marries a woman who doesn't know the definition of the word?

I've worked that paparazzi gig.

In your face, nowhere to hide.

It's different for men. You'll have your normal life.

And don't even try to sell me that old garbage.

-If you can walk, you can pose. -That's the one.

It's like the time Eric Adjepong told me

that if I could read, I could cook.

But I have watched you walk.

I've watched you move.

Yeah?

Every muscle rippling,

the way your eyes shine before you tell a joke.

-Come on, then. -Turn me from a fire to a phoenix.

You have been hiding behind that camera for far too long.

It's time you let the world see what you got.

Okay, I have a better idea, hmm?

I'll be the judge of that.

Yeah. I didn't come here to conquer the fashion world.

I came here to stake my claim.

Take possession of some different,

more exclusive territory.

You already have my heart.

I came for something else.

Hmm.

Closet space.

Feels like no matter what I do, it's never enough.

I thought bringing everyone together would...

Okay, well, I... I consider it a win.

Okay?

No one pulled a firearm, and our biggest squabble

was over a cupcake. We're doing good.

Not the best recipe.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

I'll take care of you, Bill,

forever and always.

BILL: Mmm.

We have a full night of Thai food and television ahead.

-Mm. Family night to the rescue. -[Martin chuckles]

Thanks for everything.

JUNE: Mmm.

Thanks for watching our girl.

Now you know you don't have to do that.

-Hey, Martin, before you go? -What's up, Jacob?

I will wait in the car.

-I'm sorry. -For what?

I might have played a part in you and Smitty

being on the outs for a while.

All the credit belongs to me.

And Smitty and I are good now.

I know you were just doing your job, being a good cop.

Well, I appreciate it.

Almost losing them--

I never want to go through that again.

They're my life, and family is everything.

-Hey. -Hey.

You got a minute?

For you, I've got two.

Um, you know what? I could take a break.

Step into my office.

I think I'm pregnant.

Okay.

And, you know, Jacob and I never planned on having a baby.

We discussed this before we got married,

so I thought we still felt the same.

But Jacob feels...

It's like he's a different guy.

He's excited about the idea of being a father,

which makes me wonder

if he agreed not to have kids just to make me happy.

-Hmm. -But deep down, he never felt the same.

And I've tried.

Ash, I've tried to see it his way,

but nothing about having a baby feels good to me.

I need your help, Ash.

Always.

-Welcome home. -Do I have any drawer space?

We'll figure that out later.

Okay. So, what are we doing now?

I thought we could hang up the clothes,

-so that they don't get wrinkled. -Mm.

Hang them up, won't need the steamer.

Oh, it's gonna get steamy.

As a matter of fact...

I can tell the temperature's rising right about now.

And if it starts getting hot in here...

-Mm-hmm. -...it's only gonna get hotter.

Yeah. It'd be a shame to waste all that heat.

Family night.

I wish I could have had that with the kids.

What would you do? Games?

-Me? -Mm-hmm.

I don't know. I-I guess I never really thought about it.

Not even once?

Maybe I'd pop some corn on the stove.

In a copper kettle that I bought just for family night.

So, yeah, we'd grab some blankets,

turn out the light, put on a movie,

and just for a few hours, it's just us.

Our little pod of people that loves each other so hard

that other people will look at us and say,

"Hey, why can't our family be like theirs?

What's their secret?"

But with us, it's no plans, no phones,

just us locked in with each other,

not wanting to be anywhere else in the world.

Yeah, that's family night for me.

But it's not like I've been thinking about it

or anything, you know?

Mm-hmm.

-[June laughs] -Yeah.

I took a home test.

And it came back positive?

Home pregnancy tests are really accurate.

But blood tests are conclusive, right?

She does her research.

I just...

I just need to know.

So can you?

You don't even have to ask.

Can you rush the results?

Not unless it's an emergency.

Routine tests-- they're batched, and that can take time.

Right.

Well, it's gonna feel like an eternity.

Come on.

Hey, look: whatever the results end up being,

you are strong enough to handle this, Naomi.

I wish I was as confident about that as you are.

Come here.

I feel like we've fallen down a rabbit hole.

-SAMANTHA: This is trippy. -Did we forget something?

It's not my birthday.

It was supposed to be takeout and TV.

-Dad? -Smitty?

I know you'll want answers.

Because I definitely have questions

since you're all dressed up.

I have a question of my own.

What's going on?

Martin Richardson,

will you continue to make me the happiest man alive

by marrying me... again?

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