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NICOLE: I have been looking forward to this.

Tell me everything.

What is going on?

Huh?

Sorry, uh...

They've been giving us major side-eye.

People like to stare at beautiful things.

Take it as a compliment.

That's a little hard to do when it's so obvious

they're talking about us.

What do you think it's about?

[dance music playing]

I don't know. And I don't care.

Besides, you are gonna have to get used

to all eyes being on you.

You are gonna be the talk of Fairmont Crest

when you win Platinum Deb this year.

I wouldn't bet money on that.

You are ChelseaKat's teen ambassador,

dedicate your time at the clinic,

you're acing all your deb classes.

What is getting into your head now?

Oh, probably just Chessy and her grandmother's plan

-to cotillion block. -Well, then, you have

a secret weapon that Chessy does not.

Me.

-Are you feeling okay? -I'm feeling the same way I was

when you asked me ten seconds ago, sweetheart.

Mm. You're not nauseous, are you?

I asked Rowena to keep some, uh, coconut water on hand.

Maybe some of that with these dry crackers, huh?

-I'm fine. Thank you. -Mm-hmm.

Well, at least have the coconut water, to stay hydrated.

Vernon.

Am I doing it again?

You are right back to being overprotective.

You'd like some space.

-Yes. I would. -Hmm.

That's too bad.

I gave you that last time. See how it turned out.

I'm not leaving your side.

Vernon, I...

Y-You know, you can protest

until you're blue in the face, Anita.

I'm not going anywhere.

♪ ♪

CHELSEA: You like?

Just a little something the love of my life picked up.

Mm. She's a very smart woman to return the favor.

Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to offer my congratulations.

Nicole told me the happy news.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Gorgeous. Oh...

And I wanted to especially thank you, Dr. Montgomery.

I'll never forget what you did for Sister Zaldar.

Who's Sister Zaldar?

A friend of mine from the choir.

She was having these headaches and vision problems,

and no doctor could figure it out,

until your fiancée here

named a condition that I still can't pronounce.

People like you, who can take something

so complicated and make it make sense--

you're a godsend.

Sister Zaldar is now blessedly on the mend.

Thank you for saying that.

I'm so glad I could help.

You did more than that.

You gave her her life back.

Well, I'll leave you all to it.

There's a slice of pie calling my name.

-Mmm. -[laughs]

Tell your mother I said hello, Chelsea.

I will.

That was so sweet.

It's nice to know you're making a difference.

Uh-oh. Okay, what did I miss?

You just went ice cold.

I'm just sad that you have to leave for work soon.

I wish we could just stay here at this table,

in this moment, forever.

Okay. Sold. We'll live off honey biscuits and love.

That's all I need.

All right, well, let me go grab my, uh, bag,

-and I can just chart from here. -Okay.

BILL: I wish there was something

-I could do. -Bill,

baby, you've done more than enough.

You put us up in a hotel, hired guards,

and not to mention the overhaul of security at the house.

Yeah, and all the while, that scumbag who hurt you

is still roaming free.

Have the police found any leads at all?

Eh, no. The local law enforcement

is proving itself quite useless, but don't worry.

I've taken matters into my own hands.

-What-what does that mean? -I went to someone

who has more resources than the MPD.

Like who, the mayor?

The mayor of the streets, maybe.

Joey Armstrong.

Where are you off to?

The club. I'm meeting Nicole and her granddaughter.

She's debuting in the Barrington County Debutante Society

-this season. -And that involves you how?

Part of the program is community outreach,

and Samantha wants to be more involved

with the clinic.

Wow. You never cease to amaze.

The way you can go from garters and handcuffs

to buttoned-up blue blood with such ease.

Oh, honey, there's not a buttoned-up thing about me.

Not anymore.

I have guided not one but two debs to platinum victory.

Not to mention winning the title myself once upon a time.

You do still want to participate, don't you?

I think so.

Oh, honey.

I know we can get carried away with the tradition of it all,

but you are in no way obligated to debut.

If you are feeling pressure or just not having fun,

just say the word.

Ms. Anastasia and Chessy have been kind of intimidating,

and I don't want to let you down if I don't win.

First of all, it is impossible for you to let me down.

And two, being a deb is about more

than a place of honor in the procession.

It's about the relationships that you'll build,

uh, the-the relationships that you'll forge

that'll take you through high school, college

and well into your career.

As long as I conquer the waltz.

Ah, mother's favorite.

How did your lesson go today?

I think I got the glide part right, I guess.

[both laugh softly]

You know what, how about we put a cap

on cotillion talk for the day?

So, tell me, how did everything else go...

Hello, Anastasia.

Good afternoon, ladies.

How's prep coming along, dear?

I'd imagine you feel totally out of your element

keeping up with everything.

Oh, sometimes, a little,

but we're not really talking about that stuff right now.

Don't tell me she's getting cold feet.

That would be a real shame if my Chessy

didn't have a chance to defeat a Dupree-adjacent.

You know, in my line of work,

I have noticed a distinct pattern in people

who live vicariously through others.

They have no real accomplishments of their own,

so they force their failed dreams onto others.

-Excuse me? -You know, I could always

lend you my tiara for the day, Anastasia.

Maybe if you feel like a winner, it'll finally shut you up.

I can't believe you're being this rude

in such a fine establishment.

Like mother, like daughter.

What is that supposed to mean?

Oh, you don't know?

Well, yesterday, your mother made

quite the fool of herself here.

You went to Joey Armstrong for help?

Hayley,

to get justice for what happened to you,

I'd make a deal with the devil himself.

What if Joey finds the guy?

You think he's just gonna drag him down

to the police station on a citizen's arrest?

Or is he more likely to lock that mugger

in a basement somewhere so you can handle it?

Look, I don't want to see you behind bars.

As if I'd allow myself to be implicated

in anything that might or might not go down.

Bill, this is serious.

Look, I don't feel comfortable

with you being involved with a man like that.

Yeah, well, hey, it's done, Hayley.

Joey and I have history.

Are you saying you know all the skeletons in his closet

-and he knows yours? -No.

Smart guys don't stash their sins in closets.

We make them disappear.

MADISON: All right, and just like that,

my charting is done.

And my post is live.

Ooh. Let me see.

No way. You already have a hundred likes already?

-I wanted to be the first. -You'll always be first

-in my heart. -Aw.

Everything okay?

It's your mom.

I-I appreciate how invested she is

in making our wedding perfect,

-but I... -She's blowing you up.

That may be on me.

I told her to back off with all the Pinterest links,

and I didn't mean for her to start texting you instead.

I'll tell her to back off.

Mm. Another perk of coupledom.

You can handle the uncomfortable stuff.

Hey, so, do you remember Mona's church friend

that she was talking about?

Yeah, I've learned to be totally committed when I'm on a case,

but once the patient is well and back home,

I make space for the next.

I'm glad she stopped by, though.

Sometimes I'm not sure if I've made an impact.

Is that why you're so drawn to research--

so that your name can live on

in different studies and medical journals?

Are we back on the fellowship?

I was trying to be subtle.

Chelsea, I am not having second thoughts.

Okay? Babe, you got to believe me.

And if I were all the way in Denmark,

would I be able to do this...

...whenever I wanted?

Hmm? [chuckles]

All right, well, I've stayed as long as I can,

but I've got rounds.

-Love you. -I love you, too.

Hi there.

You should join me.

Um, thanks, but no thanks.

This'll be quick. I have somewhere to be.

Know what that means.

You know what? Matter of fact,

I'll get my coffee at Caffeine Fix.

You don't have to leave. Randy.

I was teasing.

And I was looking out for you.

You wouldn't want your church lady friends to see you

with a known associate of Joey Armstrong, right?

Oh, if we keep this up,

I will never make it to the club.

As if that's gonna deter me.

-Oh, you are so bad. -Mm.

The worst.

Oh.

Well, look what I found.

Turn around.

Someone's loving being back in the driver's seat.

Honey...

...today, I am Richard Petty at the Daytona 500.

ANITA: I know you mean well,

so I am going to excuse your tone.

You don't like this version of your caregiver?

No. Yesterday's version was much more jovial.

Oh, he'll be back.

Soon as you drink this.

I know I scared you at the club.

I'm sorry.

It's just so frustrating not knowing

how my body's gonna respond from one day to the next.

Mm. [chuckles]

That woman's impromptu visit

didn't make the situation any better.

Still, we have to be vigilant about your health.

-Mm-hmm. -Yesterday wasn't an isolated incident.

What do you expect me to do, Vernon?

I am not going to cower or lock myself away.

[phone vibrating]

-Jacinda. -Hmm.

Jacinda, how lovely to hear from you.

Oh, I'm fine. Can't complain.

Wait. You heard what?

The nurse said we'll be called back soon.

Ooh, great.

So, I was thinking about a special spot after this.

Yeah? Name it.

Uptown. Oh, I've been craving

their mini Wagyu sliders for days. Ugh.

I... I don't know, Hayley.

Are you sure you're ready to,

you know, return to the scene of the crime?

Well, the mugging happened outside the restaurant.

And listen, I'm not gonna let some maniac

keep me from my favorite spot.

Plus, I'll have you by my side, babe.

Girl, you know how to win an argument.

-Hi, Dad. -Hey, baby, how you doing?

What are you-what are you doing here?

I'm just dropping this off to Madison.

I'm surprised she hasn't noticed that she left it yet.

How you holding up, Hayley?

Getting better and better by the day.

Thanks for texting.

So, what are you guys doing here?

-Is there something wrong? -BILL: Oh, no. Uh, well,

Hayley had a headache, and I wasn't taking any chances,

and it doesn't help that they've got us waiting here

like they don't know who we are.

Uh, babe, it's fine, okay?

My little headache is nothing compared to real trauma.

They'll get to me when they can.

-[mutters] -[chuckles]

[gasps] Ooh.

I love your engagement ring.

Ugh. I'm sure you and Madison are so excited.

We are. It's incredible.

I still can't believe I've found a love this good.

Oh. I wish you nothing but happiness.

Thank you.

If only everyone felt that way.

-You know, my dad here told... -[Bill stammers]

You, uh... Yeah? Yeah.

The nurse is calling us, I think, 'cause...

Okay, I'll go, and...

Hey, you stay here and catch up with Chelsea.

All right?

So, you want to tell me

why you ran over to Mom and blabbed

about me being engaged before I even had the chance to?

I'm not worried about somebody seeing us together.

Jesus broke bread with all types of folks

and didn't let negative talk bother Him,

so I won't, either.

Especially not on Lent.

Lint?

Like the stuff you clean out of the dryer

after you wash your towels?

Lent is...

Uh, Mona, I know what Lent is.

I... I-It's called a joke. [chuckles]

I just, uh, had to mess with you to knock you off your pulpit.

Well, I'm gonna give you

-a refresher anyway. -Mm...

Lent is about growth and reflection.

It's an opportunity to take inventory of your life

and figure out where the holes are.

Renew your spirituality.

Exactly.

What do you think about coming to church with me?

And who says I need my spirituality renewed?

We all could use a good cleansing from time to time.

Nah.

I can't be holed up all Sunday, uh...

and I can't be your little project.

-What-- I never said... -Listen.

There's nothing wrong with the way I live my life.

So, how about you do you and I'll do me?

Not so fast.

Sit.

My mother making a scene?

I am sure you're mistaken.

Well, word is, she was entertaining

that nouveau riche Leslie Thomas,

and nearly upended the entire table.

The poor waitstaff was cleaning up

long after Vernon whisked wobbly Anita out the door.

Wobbly?

Perhaps maybe one too many Sazeracs and--

Don't judge my mother by your own weaknesses, Anastasia.

Cheap drinks, even cheaper shots.

Could that be true, what she said about Great-Gran?

Not in the least.

Jacinda, tell me again what you heard.

-Hi, sweetheart. -NICOLE: Hi, Daddy.

I am at the club, and Anastasia

just told, uh, a very comical story about Mother.

Oh, Lord.

-What did she say? -She said

that she was here with Leslie,

and essentially getting hammered,

which I know isn't true because of her treatment.

What is going on?

Well, the Leslie part is true.

She joined our table against our will,

but your mother didn't have one sip of alcohol.

Uh, she had a dizzy spell, and a couple of the members saw.

But she's back to fighting form now.

-Is there anything I can do? -No.

All is well, honey. Don't worry.

We'll call you later.

Jacinda, thanks for calling.

You're a good friend.

That damn Leslie.

That was Nicole on the phone.

Anastasia accosted her at the club

with an exaggerated version of yesterday's events.

Jacinda heard something similar.

She asked me if I wanted her to connect me

with a substance abuse counselor.

Vernon.

We can't go on like this.

I wasn't trying to ruin your moment.

Then what was it? Because it seems like

you were trying to beat me to the punch

so Mom could talk me out of marrying Madison.

O-Okay. I-I think your decision is impulsive.

Okay? I do.

Baby, I don't want you to do something

that could come back and hurt you later.

It won't, Dad, so just relax.

And it's not my life that you should be worried about anyway.

It's Madison's.

What do you mean?

I'm scared that she's giving up an amazing opportunity for me.

The fellowship in Denmark?

Yeah, she's turned it down, and she says that it's okay,

but... I don't know, I mean, look at you and Mom.

She gave up her entire career for you.

When you and Mom got divorced,

I bet there were a million questions of what-if

running through her head,

like, "What if she never quit modeling?"

"What if she didn't sacrifice her dreams for her family?"

If Madison doesn't live up to her full potential,

and it's because of me, I will never forgive myself.

She has to do the fellowship.

N-No matter what.

I think you should be careful about making demands.

When the demand is about something

that could make her happy, I'll risk it.

I'll see you later, Dad. I have to go find her.

Hey, there's something I need you to do for me.

I'm not here to lecture you or make you a project.

You could have fooled me.

Do I think you'd be better off

working for somebody who is not Joey Armstrong?

Yes.

Am I condemning you for it?

No.

Okay, so, what is this?

I've met so many Randys in my life.

-Here we go. -Living rough

'cause it's easier than committing to hard work

you're passionate about.

You're a good man.

Mona, you really don't know me.

I know what I see and hear.

Like the way you stepped in

and saved Vanessa when that man grabbed her arm

or the way you made sure to hold the door

for Dr. Montgomery when you first got here.

I held a door open. So what?

Those things may seem small, but they show character.

-Hmm. -I think that,

beneath that rough exterior,

you're a gentleman.

Okay.

You're not this hardened guy you portray.

And you're smart.

Probably smarter most folks give you credit for.

I got a lot going on,

so I can't stay for a whole service.

-Come early. -[groans softly]

Come on Wednesdays.

Come whenever you can make it.

Maybe I will.

You sing?

We're looking for new tenors.

-All right, don't push it. -[laughs]

So, your Great-Gran did have a little dizzy spell,

but Daddy says it's nothing to be concerned with.

VANESSA: Hi.

Apologies for being late.

I got tied up.

It's good to see you, Samantha.

-Day off from school? -Half day.

VANESSA: Then let's put it to good use.

I'm ready to talk community service.

I am so sorry, Vanessa. I meant to text you.

We are going to nix cotillion talk for the day.

Is everything all right?

Grandma just went off on Ms. Anastasia.

If I could've been a fly on the wall.

What brought this on?

Oh, she was spreading lies about Mother,

so I needed to make sure that she knew it wasn't welcomed.

Wonderful. Someone needed to bring her down a peg.

I heard she's been over the top about her granddaughter's debut.

They're committed to beating us.

She's just jealous you're bright, beautiful

and a Dupree.

Everything she isn't.

Uh, well, that wasn't the only reason

why I tapped out on deb planning today.

What was it?

I still don't have an escort.

Oh, I can help with that.

[grunts]

[stammers] Listen, Caroline,

this takes precedence over everything else, okay?

And I don't care what the donation requirement is.

I need this handled ASAP.

Yes. Thank you.

Hey. How'd it go?

All my vitals are good.

The doctor suggested over-the-counter meds

and warm and cold compresses.

Oh, and to come back if it gets worse.

Oh, sounds great.

You want to get out of here?

Ugh, please. I cannot stand to be

in this hospital another second.

And, babe, what was that on the phone about a donation?

Oh, just something I'm looking into for Chelsea.

Now let's get you to your happy place.

Sorry. I was, uh, running behind.

Oh, lucky for you, I'm in good spirits.

What have you got for me?

On the, uh, Bill Hamilton job?

No, the Powerball jackpot. What do you think?

I wouldn't be surprised if the guy,

I don't know, counted his luck and skipped town.

Hmm. Sounds familiar.

I'm just saying, maybe, uh...

we take this one on the chin and let it go.

So you don't waste any more of your

valuable time and resources, Joey.

They're mine to waste.

Find this guy.

-Boss, I swear... -Did I not

lay out my expectations?

-Yes, boss. -Did I not make it clear

that in this case, the reward outweighs the cost?

You did.

Then your mission is clear.

Find somebody who knows something and bring them to me.

If you can't do it,

I'll get my answers one way or another.

And this won't affect just me,

it could affect the Dupree Heritage Foundation as well.

That nasty woman has no shame.

And I refuse to wake up each day worried about who misconstrued

a hair out of place or a sway in my step.

And I do not want our daughters constantly defending me

whenever gossip comes dressed up like concern.

Nicole did not believe Anastasia for one second.

I know, but that-that's not the point. I have...

I have tried to maintain some sense of normalcy.

But if the Foundation

or any of the other organizations we work with

get wind of these exaggerated stories?

They'll distance themselves.

I cannot let my situation

negatively impact our legacy.

What do we do?

It's time, Vernon.

It's time to tell the world Anita Dupree has breast cancer.

Vanessa, t-that is such a kind offer, but I'm sure

there are so many boys that, uh, Samantha can ask.

No, not really. Everyone's already partnered up.

Mrs. McBride, if you can find me someone, I'll pay you

-a month's allowance. -No! No, you don't.

Uh, there has to be somebody at school.

I-- Surely there is somebody that you can ask.

A friend of a friend.

Grandma, no one at school wants to spend their weekends

going to workshops and bougie dance lessons.

There should be, like, an app or something

where you can find the perfect escort for situations like this.

You know what, I'll handle it.

SAMANTHA: Oh, um...

It's Keesha. She just broke up with her boyfriend again,

-for the third time. -Okay, you should take that.

Vanessa, are you crazy?

We are not using your escort service

to find my granddaughter a date.

Uh, uh...

Mona, right?

-You work for Nicole. -I do.

I'm not used to seeing you frequent the club.

If you'll excuse me, I just need to drop this off

so I can head back and beat the traffic.

Oh. Calling it quits already?

I'd imagine that Nicole has her staff with her

well into the evening to fill the voids

of such a lonely, empty house.

You'd think so, but nope.

Nicole's busy fielding social invitations left and right,

like the Gresham's big anniversary party last week.

Oh, wait.

I don't think you were invited to that one.

I had a previous engagement.

Now, back to Nicole.

She's been seen here several times

with Carlton Fitzgerald.

What's going on there?

Can't say.

But between you and me,

there is one repeat visitor.

Do tell.

I would, but I make it a point

not to put my employer's business in the street.

Well, you offered.

Now, Ms. Belleclaire,

you and I know it's a sin to lie.

Tell the truth. Get it off your chest.

It's good for the soul. Admit you were snooping.

-Well, I never. -You just did.

But you're forgiven.

We're all works in progress.

Some of us just have more to conquer than others.

Have a blessed day.

Thank you for bringing this.

What's wrong? Are you feeling okay?

N...

I'm fine, physically.

Okay, come on. We can find somewhere private to talk.

No. I have to do this now or I never will.

-Hayley? -Yeah?

BILL: Um, you're gripping my hand

tighter than an anaconda.

I-Is being here triggering you?

Sorry, I didn't realize. You know what,

maybe you're right about coming back too soon.

-Okay, okay. Come on, let's go. -Okay.

BILL: Oh, hey, there's Joey.

Listen, I'm gonna get an update on the search.

I'll be quick.

Is... Wait.

Isn't that, um... Sammy?

The guy that helped you when you had your miscarriage?

Is it? I-I mean, I haven't seen him in so long. I...

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's him.

Okay. Well, you know what?

I will let you gentlemen handle business.

-I'll be at the bar. -Okay.

How's it going, gentlemen?

Sammy, the Good Samaritan

who helped my wife in her time of distress.

-It's good to see you. -You too.

Yeah. Hayley's over at the bar. You should go say hello.

This town is too small.

How do you know Sammy?

Why do I feel like our newlywed bliss is coming to an end?

I'm trying to protect our marital bliss, okay?

I want this forever, Madison.

Well, me too. What's going on?

-[phone buzzing] -Whoops, I'm sorry.

Oh, I have to take this.

I'm waiting on a patient's test results.

This is Dr. Montgomery.

Yes, Frederik. I was looking forward

to working with you, too, but...

I'm sorry. S-Say that again.

Wai-Wait, are you serious?

Yes. Yes, I'm-I'm interested.

Thank you. I'll watch for your e-mail.

Who was that?

The researcher I was gonna work with in Copenhagen.

-Mm-hmm. -The institute just got a huge donation.

Okay.

But as a part of the funding agreement,

the institute must create a research arm here in D.C.

And they just offered me a position.

-Oh! -Do you know what this means?

I'll get to study Parkinson's and stay close to you.

This is almost too good to be true.

Stop. The universe rewards good people.

I'm so happy for you.

I'm happy for us.

Oh, my gosh. I can't believe how this all worked out.

I can.

You thought I was attempting

to set Samantha up with someone from my service?

It does sound ridiculous now that I'm playing it back.

I was talking about him.

Much more appropriate, don't you think?

Infinitely.

-Is Keesha okay? -She's fine.

They're back together again.

Okay, so,

what about my prospects?

Well, there's this young man

who's responsible, handsome,

hardworking, and most importantly,

he's been an escort before.

You had me at "handsome."

-[laughter] -Who is he?

My son, Donnell. He's been an escort

three times, before and after his sister's debut.

He knows cotillion rules and won't step all over your feet

during the dance portion of the evening.

He's in college, right?

NICOLE: Hey, step away

from the college man. He is your escort,

not your boyfriend.

VANESSA: This is also my way of getting him to come home.

I miss my boy.

I hope he can bring Deanna along this time, too.

Is she still having hesitations about coming back?

Ever since Doug's passing.

But this will be great.

Imagine the look on Anastasia's face

when you walk in with a Banneker man.

Nicole?

I'm all for it.

Samantha?

A hundred times "yes!"

It's National Cancer Prevention Month.

What better time to release a statement?

Mm. You could help raise awareness

of the importance of early detection.

And how pivotal it was for me, personally.

Anita, you...

you need to be absolutely certain

you're ready for this.

It's time. It's time to tell the world, Vernon.

And not just for me, but it could help so many women.

I am ready.

Then you have my support.

Thank you.

Okay, we have our "why." Now it's "how."

I'm gonna call Ned and ask him to reach out to some outlets.

Now, who do we think would be best

to handle something so sensitive?

Before you call the publicist and start laying out plans,

I need you to hear something.

What?

I am beyond proud of your bravery.

You're an inspiration.

Sammy?

He's, uh,

just someone I know from the casino.

How's the wife?

Ah, well, she's hanging in.

So, what have you heard about Hayley's attacker?

Nothing yet, but...

I have my best man on it.

What are you even doing here?

You're supposed to be laying low.

Well, there's only so much room service a person can take.

I need some fresh air.

Oh, so you're on the verge of blowing this

because you got cabin fever?

I just wish I knew what Joey was telling him.

Bill is desperate for answers.

Surprise, surprise. Who could have guessed that?

And what makes it worse is Joey put me in charge

of finding your mugger.

Oh, that... that's perfect.

You can just stall until...

you know, until we... we come up with a plan.

Oh, it's not that easy.

See, Joey wants results.

Results that I can't deliver because you went along

with Lynette's dumbass, half-baked plan.

Now, if he starts to see me as a liability,

then it's a wrap.

Ah. Sammy. It's great to see you again.

Yeah. Truly, it's not every day

that you can thank the person who was there for you

through one of your toughest moments.

I'm so glad to hear that you're doing well.

Likewise.

Oh. What's shakin', Sammy?

You didn't...

No. Relax.

I covered for you and your...

What is Mrs. Bill Hamilton to you, again?

Yeah.

It's like I told you, the minute you bring the mess

to my front door is the minute you're no longer an asset to me.

Hey, I owe you, boss.

Put it on your tab.

BILL: It's interesting

that Joey knows Sammy, huh?

I'm not sure my concealer is working.

How-how do I look?

-Ah, it's barely noticeable. -No. I...

I can feel people staring at me, Bill.

-I'm sure it looks hideous. -Hey,

you couldn't look hideous in a million years.

What if I never feel comfortable to come here

or any other place alone again?

You're gonna get through this, okay?

I'm here now.

I was so scared, Bill.

And when I called you,

and-and I couldn't reach you?

Bill...

wh... what if this haunts me for the rest of my life?

Are you down with us shacking up?

Because I'm your only option? No.

No wonder you can't find a date.

Ah, Samantha.

-I'm sorry I'm late. -Donnell.

LESLIE: I'm-a show you

how real business

is done. Watch and learn.

Izaiah? What the hell you doing out here?

I could ask you the same thing.

That man's not a threat to anyone.

Better him than you.

Tell you that I've come to a decision.

I'm going to go public with my diagnosis.

Just before Christmas,

I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.

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