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Did I just enter into the Wayback Machine?

What are you doing with these things?

They're called books.

And I'm researching successful initiatives

to provide the unhoused with access to health care.

Why didn't you just ask for Google or your AI friend?

You just can't help but rub it in, can you?

Oh, yeah.

No phone. Guess being grounded really paid off.

Nothing to do but learn.

Arm yourself with knowledge, my brother.

You must really want to help June

for you to resort to using media from the Stone Age.

This isn't just about our mom.

Pop dropped the challenge in my lap, so I'm running with it.

We have returned.

Wow, looks like things went well at the library.

I love it there.

Those librarians, they're like wizards.

They know everything or where to find it.

Special place in my heart for those people.

You know, I'm going to add that to my list

for the free clinic.

Everybody gets a library card.

Oh my God, did you know that the library

is center for, like, so many services?

You say one thing to her and then, bam,

she goes on a whole other tangent about that place.

That's how dreams are made.

Have something for you.

Samantha.

For her?

No way. Shut up.

What did she get?

I just got my life back.

The patient is exhibiting signs of stress,

likely intensified by the holiday season.

-I'm recommending... -[knocking]

Come in.

Kial, hi.

I, uh, I wasn't expecting you.

Well, I thought I would take a chance and swing by,

bring you this.

They're beautiful. Thank you.

It's not exactly a dinner for two at the Obelisk.

How did you know I wasn't in a session?

Shanice.

The man does his research. I like it.

Well, I may be newish in town, but Shanice--

I swear she has her pulse on the entire DMV.

Oh, you have no idea.

Thank you for a great night last night.

I had fun, too.

-You okay? -Yeah, I just...

I think I slept wrong.

I didn't sleep well myself last night, here, let me look.

Oh, you are a masseuse now?

I'm still an orthopedic surgeon,

but I did rack up a few PT pro tips over the years.

You know, with all those rehab experiences. Here.

You know what, take a seat.

You know what, just tilt your head this-- There.

There.

I, uh, I didn't expect to see you so soon after WinterFest.

Well, since we're...

being so direct,

clearly I just couldn't keep my hands off you.

♪ ♪

Look at this.

Went to WinterFest, and you came back

looking like you got dipped in diamonds.

-Still shining. -Oh, stop.

Some of us have to actually work for a living.

So tell me, was it incredible?

It was beyond anything I could have imagined.

I don't know how they do it,

but when the Duprees set out on a mission,

they take it to the wall.

Fundraisers, parties, weddings.

Speaking of-- what was that like?

Being in the same room

with Andre and his new wife all night?

Actually, Dani and I came to an understanding.

DANI: Knock, knock!

-Oh, hey. -It is frigid out there.

-I know, it's so cold. -Look at your tree.

-It's so pretty. -Thank you.

-Oh, hi. -Hi.

What are we looking at?

Corporate secrets.

-Mind if I take a peek? -I thought you'd never ask.

These the sketches Chelsea's been working on?

These are her out-of-the-box designs,

things she's thinking about

but they're not quite ready for production.

-It's giving futuristic. -I see that.

She's playing with texture,

vintage versus what's next.

I think she's creating something that's gonna

really set us apart from the pack.

I am so proud of her.

And proud of me

for creating such a marvelous human.

Where is she, anyway?

Uh, she's on a walk with Madison,

which means I get to play hooky.

-I'm on my way out to... -[phone dings]

Hold that thought.

Hey, gorgeous.

Is everything all right?

Would you like a refill?

No, no, thanks. If I have any more,

I'll be floating to that meeting.

[grunts loudly]

And besides, I need to get back to the research for the...

Hayley...

Baby, I don't...

Bill! Bill, wake up. Can you hear me?

Oh.

Pick up, pick up.

'Sup, coz?

Didn't expect to hear from you so soon.

Yeah, and I didn't expect for Bill to collapse, but he did.

Baby, get up.

I'm just saying, seeing them at WinterFest...

Wasn't anything but normal. Stop looking for a mess

when there is none.

I wish them well, and I meant it.

I'm just saying

it's hard to get over a man as fine as that Richardson.

Are my ears burning?

You know we have doctors you can see about that.

No, I just thought I heard my name.

You aren't the only praiseworthy Richardson around here.

Well, you praise one, you got to praise us all.

We were talking about Andre.

Andre, hmm. Anything I missed?

Everything good with you and my nephew?

I was just telling Shanice how great

he and Dani looked at WinterFest.

They did.

I thought Shanice

was telling you about our adventure.

You had an adventure?

Okay, this I've got to hear, because she's quiet

for the first time since I've met her.

Mm. Are you gonna tell her or should I?

Ooh.

That's the big surprise?

-She gets her phone back? -This is more than just a phone.

It's a vote of confidence.

Trust has been restored. My punishment is over.

But the love never left the room.

-Oh, thanks Dad and Pop. -You're welcome.

It's also our way of saying

let's keep the communication channels open at all times.

Just talk to us, okay?

This means you're retiring the whole

"how will they obey the rules if we don't punish them

to the fullest extent of pop law?"

I hope you're saving these jokes for your stand-up career

to pay for college.

I'm just saying...

I am not that predictable.

And I sound nothing like that.

No, mm-mmm, not one bit.

No, not at all.

Your voice is so much deeper.

Those sound like fighting words.

Yeah. Sounds like it.

What? No!

My makeup!

I thought you were wild about Tomas.

-I am. -Then why aren't you leaping

at the opportunity to move in with him?

-It's a gigantic step. -Yeah, but if you see a future

with him, it's a great next step.

So exciting. All the possibilities.

Unless you're afraid Tomas has picked up

some of his mentor's questionable life ethics

and workaholic tendencies.

Oh, my gosh, I hadn't even thought about that.

But I should have.

Aunt Dani, when you were married to Bill,

was he constantly working or did it just feel that way?

Work was always Bill Hamilton's first love.

And the hours he put into meetings and networking

and prepping and defending the world.

Honestly,

there were times I thought

he'd work himself into an early grave.

What the hell?

Is he still breathing?

I haven't checked.

You need to check.

What if he's dead?

I-I don't want to touch a corpse.

The man has been dead since you met him.

He just didn't know it yet.

Help me fix this. It's too soon.

And he's laying on the floor.

I can't make this look right.

Okay, slow down.

What exactly did you do? How did this happen?

It was just a little more tea than usual.

How much more tea?

How am I supposed to know? I'm not a barista.

And I can't raise the dead.

Fine. I'll figure it out.

Always do.

[moaning]

-Is that good? -Very.

Let's put it to test.

How's it feel?

You are a miracle worker, Dr. Rollins.

Just motivated.

That was, uh, quite the stunt you pulled last night,

Dr. Dupree.

Some would actually say that was a, uh,

fundraising coup.

Whatever are you alluding to?

Well, the bidding war

you kind of tricked your ex into?

Trickery? I did nothing of the sort.

Going with denial, huh?

Why does it matter that Ted spent all of that money?

It all worked out in the end.

-Everyone got what they wanted. -Oh, did it now?

Did I get what I want?

Because I do recall asking

for another date at the end of the evening.

I'm still tabulating.

That elevator is cursed, I'm telling you.

You know, they were just fixing it again last week.

Oh, well, I guess they need to still work out a few kinks.

Wow, that must have been awful.

It was challenging at times.

You know how it is.

Close quarters, emergency situations.

Good chance to get to know my colleague,

see what she's made of.

See what makes her tick,

how she stays so cool and collected

when everything's falling apart around her.

Precisely.

Well, spill. What did you learn?

I learned our brave and resourceful nurse

-is terrified of... -Burglars.

-Burglars? -Terrifying. Am I right?

Well, who isn't scared of burglars?

Uh, Dr. Richardson, don't you have some patients to see today?

No, I got some time.

I heard that you were very full today.

Who told you that?

Maybe a little burglar told you that, huh?

That secret is mine now. Now you're in trouble.

Excuse me, ladies.

So, Dr. Richardson.

Is that all you have to say?

That's not even a complete sentence.

Well, unless there's something you would like to add.

I'm getting back to work, and so are you.

Okay, I'm gone, but I haven't forgotten.

Oh, no, it has finally happened.

He has lost his damn mind.

Tomas is nothing like Bill.

He's determined to keep his work life

and his personal life properly balanced.

He's a lawyer.

And the most important fact about being a lawyer:

their job's to win.

Tomas is nothing like that.

He means what he says and he's all in when it comes to us.

-I'm the problem. -Never.

You're careful, that's all.

You consider the situation,

you take your time, and then you make a move.

Sometimes I wish I could take a page out of your book.

If I could go back and do it all over...

What would you tell yourself?

That you don't need someone to complete you.

That you're more than enough on your own.

But if you choose to level up,

move in and take up all the space you need.

Occupy his world, let him know you're there.

Let the world know you're there

and that nothing can get between you.

And then nothing will.

Bill!

Honey.

Sweetheart.

Move, damn it! Move.

You hear me?

Bill, please, this is neither the time nor the place, come on.

-Bill, honey? -[groans]

Oh, thank goodness.

Baby, what the hell?

Why am I on the floor?

Do I need to get help?

No, baby, no.

All you need is me and I'm not going anywhere.

You could lose a limb if you try prying

-that thing from her hands. -I've missed so much.

Oh, no.

What's the matter, honey?

The Barrington County Debutante Society just posted

the winter schedule for this year's debs.

The instructional dinner's next week.

Wait, so soon?

The cotillion's not until the spring.

That's months away, right?

You don't understand.

This is a whole thing for decades.

Every single event leading up to my debut is crucial.

The women in that organization take this

very seriously, and now we do, too.

Aw, my daughter, the debutante.

You're gonna have to help me out with this.

We weren't really the country club type.

I've already missed one etiquette class.

I'm sure that you've learned plenty of that

from having dinner with your great-grandmother.

And Ms. Anita Dupree has more than enough etiquette

to unruffle any feathers those women might have.

And if Anita can't do it, then we'll just have to step it up.

How?

Using our secret weapon.

You are a good man, Kial.

That means a lot coming from you.

-Why, am I a harsh critic? -No, I know you can read people.

Both in here and out there.

Then why don't you let me do what I do best?

Well, you've got my attention.

You never did divulge your secret single behaviors.

You think that I have more than one? I am hurt.

-We've all got some. -Do we, now?

Oh, I didn't know

I was getting a free therapy session today.

Uh, who said it was free?

But to be clear,

this is definitely not an official session.

But since I did put my neck in your hands...

It's only fitting that I put my psyche in yours.

Please, hit me, Doc.

Well, before we dive deep,

is there anything that you would like to volunteer?

There is one thing you should know about me.

Lay it on me.

I...

tend to leave dirty dishes in the sink for far too long.

-That hurts. -That bad?

You mentioned it was either going to WinterFest with me

or doing dishes. I guess I was the easy win?

Oh, so you do think it was a win?

I think I'm the psychiatrist and you are deflecting.

Let's get to it, shall we?

You are a traveling orthopedic surgeon.

I am.

Why the traveling part?

New experience.

Travel different places, new environment and cases.

What's the real reason?

The truth is, after my wife passed away several years ago...

...it's never been the same.

No place has ever felt like home.

Kial, I'm sorry. I shouldn't...

You have no reason to apologize.

It was a heart attack. Sudden.

Recovering...

...after losing the one person we're supposed

to grow old with is something I'm still working on.

Me too.

You scared the life of me passing out like that.

I don't remember, like, how did... how'd that happen?

You just.... keeled over.

How do you feel, baby?

Like hell.

Everything's spinning, tilted like a

trashy carnival ride or something.

What can I, uh, get for you?

Who are you calling?

-911. We got to get you to a hospital. -No, baby.

No, no, don't, that-- there's no need for that.

-Don't do that. -No, we have to find out why

you passed out so it never happens again, Bill.

I think I know exactly why I passed out.

I have some follow-up questions

which you are allowed not to answer, but just know

that I will probably find some way to ask them again.

Okay, as long as it stays between us.

I don't tell your mother everything.

Most of the time.

Ask away.

Slowing things down and hesitating

to move in with Tomas.

Is it because of how things played out with him and Eva?

That was not ideal, but I've forgiven him.

So let's break this down.

He's not in danger of working himself into an early grave,

and you're sure that he's not the type to stray again.

Where's the dealbreaker?

You're gonna think I'm crazy.

Who are you talking to?

I allowed myself to fall for him,

to dream big dreams with him,

to relax and accept

that he's gonna love and protect me.

That I can be happy and build a life

and a home with this man.

Picture perfect. And?

I'm afraid something will come along

and take him away from me.

Loss like that I can only imagine.

You can more than imagine.

You, you've been there, you are there.

And you handle it by...

By doing my traveling doctor thing.

Instead of spending all my time

looking at memories of my wife

where I live and work. So I bounce.

Few months here, few months there.

And time in between with my kids,

who have already been grown and left the house when she passed.

It works for us.

You know that we didn't really get

to get into the whole Ted talk

too much last night. Shall we?

Uh, I am the one with a pen and pad at the moment.

Fair enough.

Next question, Doc.

Vacation-- beach or city?

Oh, you can get lost in a city.

Interesting.

And you?

Bagels-- toasted or not?

Ah, you know what?

Depends on the spread. I'm strategic like that.

Sports or theater?

-Both. -Ooh, plot twist.

Love a good show, whether it's Shakespeare or the Super Bowl.

Any diagnosis yet?

One more question.

What kind of adventure should I expect

if I said yes to that date?

Well, that depends-- are we staying in

or are we going out?

Ah-ah! Stay there, don't move.

It may take Ashley a while to get back

-with that wheelchair. -I'm fine.

You're insane. Where is your walker?

It was too clunky,

so I decided to get creative.

By using a hockey stick as a cane?

Yeah, that's a creative way to break your leg

or twist your spine.

It is perfectly safe.

Professional physical therapist.

Professional firefighter.

I know you smoke eaters.

Life of danger, living on adrenaline.

That's me.

Yeah, and you can go back to being you when I say so.

But for now, "stay safe" is your motto.

Aw. It's got no pizzazz, no excitement.

Tell me that from the next hospital

that gets to host your broken body.

You see, that's the problem with you, Shanice.

You need to learn to live a little.

All the progress you've made and you want

-to stroll in here with... -Just stop stressing.

I've got this.

Watch me work.

Even my cane's got style.

Uh-huh, and you were saying?

I don't see anything in here about

that etiquette class being repeated.

What's the big deal?

You missed one seminar or whatever.

It makes it look like I'm not taking this seriously.

It's about our legacy.

It's about following the rules and following

the footsteps of the debutantes who've come before your sister,

having pride in our history and leadership.

It isn't just some huge elegant ball.

I've been reading through books and articles...

And once Samantha takes her place in the cotillion,

she'll be joining all the Duprees

that have come before her.

Like Kat and Naomi and your grandmother.

Great-Gran?

Anita was too busy being a superstar.

And Auntie Dani and Chelsea missed it

because they were off modeling.

But your pop was a cotillion escort.

Several times. And those connections that I made

during that process are still serving me to this day.

And I'm sure Kat and Naomi would say the same.

I can see that I have a lot to learn before the spring.

"How public policy leads to lasting solutions?"

Like Pop always said, knowledge is ammunition

that no one can take away.

Would you listen to my picture-perfect intellectual

and her handsome dad and charming brother?

Looking like you guys are ready for the close-up lens

that comes with a political campaign.

Can everybody say yay?

-Yay. -Yay. -Yay...

Okay, remember we have to work on that before

our next public appearance.

And those will be fewer this time around.

-Yay! -Yay! -Yay!

Message received.

And I promise not to go ghost.

We will continue to do family dinners, family meetings

and the same rules still apply.

Oh, you have to run. You have lunch with your dad.

Right.

-What would I do without you? -See you soon.

Tell Granddad hi.

I will. Love you.

-Love you. -See you.

Now that I think about it, I...

I think I passed out

from not eating anything this morning.

-Bill. -I-I know.

I just... I had to fast before I had the blood work done.

Well, that does make sense.

Nothing to eat?

All I had was the tea you made me.

Baby, you can't do that to yourself.

Yeah, yeah, no wonder I got light-headed.

That settles it. You need food.

So I'll see if there's something in the break room.

Too good to be true.

Love you.

Let me surprise you.

You already have.

Yes to that date.

Tell me, what did it for you?

How did I make the cut?

Time is up, Dr. Rollins.

No.

I don't think it is.

I wish I could be more like you, Aunt Dani.

Never, ever let your mother hear you utter those words.

She will banish me from your life.

But elaborate. What is so great about being like me?

The way you bounced back after what Bill and Hayley did to you.

That was me crash landing all over the place.

There was nothing graceful about that plummet back to Earth,

and you can't compare that

to the Eva situation.

That's like comparing apples to that nasty,

stinky fruit that lets off putrid gases.

And to be clear, Bill's the stinky fruit.

Gotcha.

-Advice? -Oh.

You're stuck in the in-between.

On one side you're basking

in finding the right man,

someone who loves you in the sunlight

and the moonlight and every iteration in between.

And on the other side

is the true crime fan

who's a little skeptical and a whole lot wary.

And that young lady needs time with her man

to feel the love,

and time alone to figure out if it's love she's feeling.

You make me sound almost normal.

You are going through a major life change.

When I heard about what happened with Eva...

Baby, you don't have to say a word. I know.

Tomas was your first love, your first everything, and he...

Slept with the monster who ripped a hole in my life.

It must have taken a lot of work to forgive him.

But you know what? You don't learn anything

from a flawless runway.

It's the bumps and the stumbles, the slips

and the slides that teach you who you are,

what really matters.

And what you might want to leave behind.

Thanks, Aunt Dani.

But if he ever does anything like that again...

game over.

You hear me?

And I apologize in advance for what I might do to him.

-He's well aware. -Good.

Now, what's next for your half-sister and you?

What do you mean?

You forgave Tomas.

Gonna do the same for Eva?

Did Eva have a good time at WinterFest?

Mm. Could have been better.

If Kat had shown up, you mean?

Dad, it also could have been worse.

You can't force people to get along.

-But they're sisters. -On paper.

Yeah, look at Nicole and Dani, they...

Grew up together, and they know each other

in a way that no one else ever will.

Your kids weren't born to you and Smitty...

And we loved them at first sight.

Think about how Kat and Eva began.

-With Kat thinking that... -With Kat

knowing in her gut that Eva wasn't being honest

about who she was and why she landed in our family.

You didn't listen.

Dana put her all up to that, and we're moving past it.

And you didn't believe the apple of your eye,

the light of your life,

the darling daughter of Dr. Nicole Richardson.

So I'm supposed to just accept everything that Kat says?

Hey, I'm just playing the devil's advocate here.

Right or wrong, Kat resents that.

And how you ignored her warnings and you were

taking Eva's side against her.

You sound like you think Kat is right.

I've been where she is.

Bad things happen, and we have a right to feel the way we feel.

Her indignation is righteous.

I just hope she doesn't let the past get in her way.

-You're talking about... -My past.

It almost ruined my marriage.

Well,

I'm just glad you and Smitty were able

to figure out a way to start again.

I love my family

and I hate what you did,

but I've learned a valuable lesson.

No matter if you screw up, it doesn't mean the end.

It could also mean a...

a beautiful new beginning.

I did that?

You showed me the way.

And made me a better father because of it.

How am I supposed to go back to work after that, huh?

I love you, Dad.

No, no, no, no. I got this. It's on me.

I'm a lucky man.

I'm not sitting in any wheelchairs.

Well, you're not leaving this hospital

using a hockey stick for balance either.

Why don't we just sit until we

figure this out. Deal?

Come on.

There you go. Okay.

Hello, nurse. I'm looking for somebody.

A friend. He collapsed and I think they brought him here.

Oh, did you check the emergency room?

Um, you know, it's funny,

every time he's been sick before, he's been in this area.

You think maybe you can check your little computer

and see if he's still here?

Uh, does this friend have a name?

Uh...

you know what, thanks anyway.

Thanks for the help.

Don't mention it.

And I'm sorry.

I made things worse by defending my actions

around the proposal and then the engagement

and I just wish things had ended better.

Being honest,

I should have let go long before I did.

And I apologize for hanging on.

Things might have been different between you and Andre.

Sorry.

We both screwed up.

Mutual forgiveness club?

Mm, put me down for a lifetime subscription.

I forgive you.

I forgive you and

thanks for forgiving me.

I'll see you around.

Now, here's the thing about rehab.

You can't find the new way of living

if you are leaning on old habits.

-What about my hockey stick? -Retired.

You-you put the "wreck" in "reckless."

Please, let me help you change your ways.

-Cane's not really my style. -Oh, is a broken leg?

It doesn't have to be forever.

But you better not let me see you without it

until you are cleared by a doctor.

Yes, ma'am.

And make sure you drink every drop of that OJ.

It's the fastest thing to raise the blood sugar.

So I've heard.

Anything else I can do?

I'm just sorry I scared you.

You on the floor like that.

Bill, what if you had another stroke?

All I could see

was images of my life without you.

Babe, look,

I told you already.

My life insurance policy is more...

But babe, I'm not talking about money.

I'm talking about you.

You are irreplaceable.

Okay.

All right.

If it makes you feel better, let's do it.

Let's get me checked out by the professionals.

You really think that Pop will make us a priority

-this campaign season? -Sure.

And they say blind love doesn't exist.

I'm not blind to who your pop is,

but I also trust that he's grown a lot over the past few months.

It's like you've never read any romance novels.

What does that have to do...

What they teach you is that you will get disappointed.

I'm just saying adjust your expectations.

You two are going to get schooled,

because there is nothing more important

in Martin's life than us.

Shonda, guess who?

Yes, I am aware of caller ID.

But I need to put you on notice about something important.

Write it down.

Martin Richardson, also known as the candidate,

will need a lot more family time during this campaign.

I will be active and present for all of my constituents,

but I need to be clear on what matters most.

Okay, read it back to me.

I'm gonna love this.

Remember what we talked about. Slow and steady...

Never got anybody anywhere.

Check you later.

Ooh, time to change that ID.

-Till next time? -Sooner than later.

And I already have a few ideas about

our dates rolling in my head.

I'll be in touch.

Good to see you, Ted.

Yeah, you too.

SHANICE: Hey.

You know, I want her happy, but...

it hurts seeing her move on without me.

You're a good man.

And if I need some reminding from time to time?

You know where to find me.

If you're telling me to buy into that same reformed Jezebel act

-my dad believes, -I'm only asking.

that I should admire Eva

because she's scrappy and has grit.

Do I trust a stray that's been raised by the streets?

You've seen her mother.

You know what they came to do

and they actually did it.

What more evidence do you non-believers need

to prove that they are...

Uh, okay.

Wow, I thought I could hold a grudge.

It's a gift.

So there's no chance...

What are the chances you'll forgive Hayley?

Yeah, I get it.

A few minutes ago, I had to stop you from calling 911.

Well, now that your condition has stabilized,

I realized you're right.

It'll take forever to be seen by the right doctors

and you'll have more blood taken and more scans done

when you already did that this morning.

And then we'll have to wait around for results.

I said all that?

I just filled in the blanks for you.

That's what we do.

And just this morning, Madison said

you're in tip-top condition.

Besides, the Hamiltons solved the issue all by ourselves.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, we did, didn't we?

Little bit of sugar makes everything sweet.

Mm. Especially you.

You just got to remember to eat from now on.

But lucky for you, you've got me.

I'll make sure to take special care of you.

Can't have you keeling over on me again.

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