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[elevator bell dings]

-SHANICE: Mm. Hey, handsome. -TED: Hey, yourself.

Uh... What are they doing here? Is it Anita?

I heard she started a tough new regimen of chemo.

I wish I could fill you in, but I only have permission

to share info with the patient's family.

And that's no longer me.

-Try and calm down. -How can I?

Daddy said that Mother is in so much pain,

he's worried she might give up.

Do you think she'd do that?

Sometimes, people in pain say things

that they don't truly mean.

With Mother in treatment and on medication now,

I expect her state of mind has improved considerably.

Yeah.

You've made a decision. What is it?

I spoke...

with Dr. McCormick, who gave me a...

an inspiring pep talk about one of her patients.

Glad it made an impression.

And the meds are also kicking in,

so the pain is starting to subside.

Even better.

But it's not enough, Vernon.

One person's success

is another person's definition of failure.

The relief that I'm feeling right now will wear off.

And the effects of the chemo...

will only intensify with each new round.

And before you know it,

I'll be right back where I was when you wheeled me in here.

Sweetheart, there are ways to get ahead of this.

Now, I know the side effects

were more debilitating than we anticipated, but...

No. No, you don't.

Nor do I ever want you to.

I asked the hospital to prepare a DNR.

I'm stopping the chemo.

Vernon, I'm gonna let the cancer take its course.

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Something bad happened, I know it.

Hey, come on, Kat.

Don't let your imagination glom on to worst-case scenarios.

I'm sure your grandmother's fine.

Then why hasn't my mom called?

Maybe she's busy getting Anita situated to come home

right this second. Give it a little time.

-I can't. -Okay, well,

I'll give you some privacy.

[line rings]

NICOLE [over phone]: Kat.

Hi, Mom. How's Gran?

As soon as they update Aunt Dani and me

and give us more information,

I promise I will give you a call.

The very second, Mom.

-Hey. -Hey.

Looks like we were both in a mood for Orphey Gene's.

Ah, yeah, well, it'll be a quick grab and go for me.

I got to get back to the office.

Yeah, I'll be back at it, too.

I'm planning to work late tonight.

All right, well, see that you do.

Oh, speaking of, the paperwork came in.

All charges against Lynette Wise have been officially dismissed.

You pulled a miracle on that one.

Hey, man, that's what I do.

And now that you're junior partner,

I expect you to use your network to do the same.

[Hayley laughs]

This is who I remember.

Throwing back drinks, having a good kiki

while the sun is still shining.

I was beginning to think that new tax bracket

sucked the life out of you.

Oh, girl. I am still her.

-Mm-hmm. -Okay?

Bill and I do a lot of fun things together.

I bet you do.

[laughs] What's got you in such a good mood?

My charges are officially dropped.

Well, you're welcome.

Mm-hmm. Thank you.

And I may have indulged in a little horizontal activity.

-Lynette Wise. -Mm-hmm.

You've been here for a hot little minute.

Who's the lucky guy, hmm?

Your cousin.

These past few days have been awful. I know that.

But that doesn't mean you stop treatment.

That doesn't mean you give up.

I'm making a choice.

I won't keep battling cancer if it's gonna be like this.

Sweetheart, y-you can't predict...

That this torture will get

even more agonizing?

Given the past...

it's a safe guess.

-Anita... -I have had an amazing life.

One that has surpassed my wildest dreams.

I've seen the world.

Sang to sold-out audiences,

married the love of my life, and raised a beautiful family.

Why are you speaking in the past tense?

Because chemo has taught me something.

That I care more about the quality

of my life than its length.

These treatments are destroying my body and my spirit.

I will have painkillers on hand.

But I will live the remaining...

days as I see fit.

-Remaining... -That way...

...I will go out on my own terms.

Rather than suffer

for God knows how long,

until the inevitable happens.

It is not fair to me or you.

Now, I want you to ask Dani and Nicole to come in here.

I want them to witness me signing the DNR.

-You and Randy? -Makes me think he has

some type of ulterior motive.

Unless you put him up to something.

Wait, you think I suggest that he spin the block?

What do I get out of that?

I don't know. It's strange.

I mean, his sudden interest?

Especially since he's all up into church now.

[laughing]

-Randy? -Yes.

Uh-uh. Unless there's some high-stakes bingo games

in the basement, that can't be true.

No, I swear.

He told me that he's going to services and everything.

It's like that man is at war with who he is

versus who he wants to be.

How else would you explain that behavior?

He's either going through a midlife crisis

or he's working an angle.

What do you think?

Oh, here we go. Look, I got to get back at it.

If Kat needs me, you tell her she can call me.

And if you need more time with her tonight, take it.

-Thanks, boss. -Yeah.

Hey. Want to talk about it?

Nothing new to report.

Mom told me to stay put and she'll fill me in when she can.

She still doesn't want me to alert the family.

That's good advice.

This way no one worries unnecessarily.

Right.

I saw you talking to Bill. What's he up to?

You want to talk about my boring work

with everything you got going on?

Please. I could use the distraction.

So what's the latest

at the Law Offices of Bill Hamilton, Esquire?

Hey, I, uh...

heard you were here. I hope I'm not intruding.

Come on in, Ted.

So how am I doing, Doc?

Vitals are good. Uh...

Let's hear it from your perspective.

Better now.

But this treatment is taking its toll.

I'm sorry to hear that, Anita.

Look, I know my days as a Dupree-adjacent are no longer.

But I will always consider you family.

You're my grandchildren's father.

You're forever family.

You and Nicole did well with Kat.

We're really enjoying having her at the house with us.

Having her at the house?

You didn't know she moved in?

I-I didn't. No.

I'm sure she was gonna tell you.

It only happened a few days ago.

But may I...

-offer you some advice? -Please.

Be more proactive with your children.

Don't wait for them to share what's going on with them.

-Ask. -Yes, ma'am.

I want to commend you for...

making up for your absence in Eva's life.

But don't shortchange the children

you raised in the process.

It's not fair.

I've always, uh, struggled with

communication.

All the things

left unsaid, they just build up over time.

In retrospect, that's...

what ruined my marriage.

Do better while you can.

Anything that's weighing on you or

that you're putting off till later,

handle it now because your health is not promised.

Trust me.

You're gonna beat this, Anita.

Eh.

Uh, did you need anything?

Yes.

I need you to be more intentional

about the life you want to have

and the man you want to be.

Your children will need him after I'm gone.

Daddy.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting so long.

After I left your mother,

I needed to check in with her doctor.

-Can we see her now? -Uh, in a bit.

What's happening?

The, uh, meds and fluids

have brought her pain down,

so she's doing better in body.

But...

in her mind...

...in her mind...

Daddy?

It seems your mother has lost her will to live.

Well, that's common in cancer patients

to go into a full depression.

Mother will get past that.

She wants to quit her chemotherapy.

What?

If she does that, the cancer's gonna...

She intends to sign a do-not-resuscitate order.

Oh, come on.

She wants to die on her own terms.

-She wants to give up. -You can't let her do that.

I haven't been able to stop Anita from doing what she wants

a day in our lives.

She wants you both there when she signs.

-Well, we will change her mind. -Yes, we will.

This will not be the end.

At this point I'll take all the help I can get.

Look, the only agenda Randy has

is satisfying his own horniness.

If he's got some maniacal plan that involves

getting you in his bed, I don't know about it.

Look, I got your damn charges dropped.

Don't I deserve some credit?

You came through.

-I can't deny. -Yeah. I've always had your back.

Like that time in New York.

When you distracted that rent-a-cop

so that I could boost those designer bags.

I still remember his breath.

We had fun, didn't we?

The best time.

Oh, and you looked out for me, too.

-For sure. -Remember Barry?

[laughs]

How could you leave those credit cards laying around

that man's house when you had them in his name, girl?

But you know what? You came through.

And that's when I knew you were my ride-or-die.

We'd take those fools for as much as possible

as long as we could.

And then...

I met Bill.

And, you know, that's when I realized

there was more to life than... than the con.

Copy of your will, as requested.

Oh.

-Feeling okay? -Yeah, yeah.

I feel fine physically, but I've just been reminded

that even the most formidable of us aren't immortal.

And I want to make sure it's up to date.

I understand.

You always advise clients to revise their wills

with any life changes, so...

Let me know if you need anything else.

All right. Yeah. Thank you.

[sighs]

Hey, son. Um...

I know you're busy with the campaign,

but it's been too long.

Let's, uh, catch up when you get a break.

Maybe we can go dessert hopping

like we did when you were a kid, huh?

Love you, Martin.

Hey. I spoke with Anita.

I didn't overstep. She called me in.

Okay. Is she more optimistic about treatment?

You know, we didn't even talk about the chemo.

She was more interested in giving me words of wisdom.

-Yeah. -Almost felt like...

she was saying goodbye.

Yeah, I see that in patients when they fear

they won't be around much longer.

They try to pour out as many gems as possible

before it's too late.

I hope she's wrong.

She did say some things that resonated, though.

You know, it's not too late to course correct,

-and it's, uh... -Yeah. In what way?

Being more involved with my kids and my grandkids, for one.

You know, we lost our connection

since the split, and it's up to me to rectify.

I could also spend more quality time with you.

Mm.

Like dinner this weekend?

Bigger.

Look, I know we're new and people have their opinions,

but I don't care.

Let's take a vacation together.

Please tell us Daddy misunderstood.

You do not want to die, right?

Everyone's days on this Earth are finite, baby.

But you are actively trying to shorten yours.

I am making the most of what I have left.

The good ones.

Not days like today.

I spoke with Bill and with Ted.

It's the first of many conversations

I plan to have with the people in my life.

I do not intend to leave here with unfinished business.

So what? You're embarking on a farewell life tour?

Like you're hitting stadiums with the Articulettes?

Saying your last goodbyes?

Nicole, don't be upset.

I know that cancer is unbearable,

but Mother, you will get past this, you know that.

No. I don't.

And you cannot speak to this misery unless you have lived it.

So then why don't we connect you with some cancer survivors?

Maybe hearing their stories will help.

A handful of stories is not gonna change my mind.

I won't continue subjecting myself to this brutal treatment,

especially when there are no guarantees I'll live.

-Mother, you cannot... -ANITA: Vernon.

I did not ask you to bring them in here

for them to try to change my mind.

I love you far too much to just

let you make such a colossal mistake.

I know this is a shock.

And I know it seems unfair.

But you have to trust me.

Nicole, you remember that binder I gave you

with instructions for after I'm gone?

How long have you been planning this?

It was supposed to be a last resort.

If treatment failed.

You insisting on giving up

and not fighting for your life was not part of the deal.

So no, I am not upholding a thing

if this is the decision you're making.

-Hey, babe. -Mm.

You...

are the sexiest man

I've ever met.

You know that?

What's wrong?

-Well, I'm just in a mood. -Huh.

Okay, well, how about

I change it, hmm?

Or not.

What if I-I listen?

Bottling up whatever you're feeling won't help.

Anita's battle with cancer isn't going well.

I-I just don't understand.

She seemed so strong in her interview.

You know, I was thinking,

if Anita actually... dies...

Yes?

I don't know how Chelsea and Naomi will be able to handle it.

I'd probably fall apart myself.

That's understandable.

I mean, Anita has always been like a mother to you.

-Yeah. -If...

that happens, I'll be here to put you back together.

Yeah. Dani tested positive for that BRCA gene.

I had a stroke, which puts me at risk for all sorts of issues,

and not to mention that weird blood test

that's reminded me that things can change at any time.

Just...

As much as I hate to admit it,

I'm already vulnerable.

You know, I may not be here for the kids I already have.

Not to mention a brand-new human

you and I could bring into the world.

What are you saying?

With all this to consider,

I'm not sure I want to...

have another child anymore.

Is this the female client you mentioned before?

The one whose case Hayley got Bill to do pro bono?

Same one.

And you got the charges dropped?

But I just can't... shake the suspicion

that there's more to her story than she's letting on.

What's bothering you about it?

Whenever you're prepping a defense,

the first step is a background check.

Usually, that report would show

former addresses, jobs, schools,

outstanding debt, things like that.

And hers?

Her client report came back showing hardly anything.

A birth certificate, a single job

in her entire employment history.

Is it possible she's only ever worked and lived in one place?

Maybe, but we also run checks on a client's digital footprint.

Usually, that'll turn up website subscriptions,

several social media accounts.

But this woman, one account with a couple of posts.

That is weird.

I don't know anybody who's that far off the grid.

You don't think I'm overreacting?

Not at all.

I've heard enough crime podcasts to know

nobody's spotless unless they're hiding something.

She probably had a completely different identity

before coming to you.

I had fun the other night.

Is that all I am? Just fun?

Um...

What do you want me to say?

I had the thrill of my life?

That you rocked my world?

[inhales, moans]

That my body remembers still how you made it feel?

You're hot. We fit.

We do.

But then, on the other hand,

wasn't it you who just said- what was it?

That you were immune to me? And then, out of the blue,

you want to start showing public displays of affection.

So what happened, lover?

What can I say? People get urges.

Right. So it was just a simple what?

Biological reaction?

Nothing more, nothing less.

Come on, Randy. I know when you're working an angle.

Either you tell me now or I find out.

I'll make you pay for it.

Do you really expect me to believe

my logical, type A

firstborn daughter will let things fall apart

if I don't die the way she wants?

-Anita. -ANITA: Not for one second

will I entertain the thought

that you will let this family down

because you're not getting your way.

Not getting our way?

You're the one being selfish.

-Dani. -No, no, you would deprive us

of what could be decades more time with you

because you're having a rough week?

And what happens if the cancer comes back?

Or if this chemo doesn't even work?

Or that the next round breaks me down even more?

You want to see your mother wither away

to the place where you're feeding me

and clothing me and bathing me,

and is that what you want for your mother?

I said in sickness and in health, and I meant every word.

-Vernon, this isn't... -DANI: Okay.

If-if she stopped, could she resume chemo again?

Yes.

But this is an aggressive cancer,

which requires an aggressive treatment.

With every session you miss, Mother,

it becomes more likely that the cancer will spread.

I know you all don't agree with me, and that's fine.

But I hope, one day, you'll understand...

...why I can't keep letting them

pump that dreadful chemical into my body.

What do you think about Joshua Tree, huh?

Nothing but open sky and beautiful desert for miles.

Imagine us cozying up in a sleeping bag

looking up at the night stars, huh?

Let me make sure I'm understanding correctly

because it sounds like you're suggesting camping.

-Mm-hmm. -You want me, Shanice,

to sleep on the ground with dirt and bugs?

You know, they do have these things called tents.

Ted, I don't even like birds. And now, you want me to be

on first name basis with crawly nature?

Hmm. Okay, what would you prefer, hmm?

Ooh, Miami, baby. South Beach.

We can get, like, an ocean-view suite,

-hit the strip. -Mm-hmm.

Soak up some sun, dance till sunrise.

You mean, like, a tourist trap?

[scoffs] I'm sorry, is that too low-brow for your taste?

[laughs] I will have you know,

I love a good old tacky, touristy trip.

Hmm. You in a bikini, now, that gets my attention.

So you're giving up on us having a baby?

It's not like I don't love the idea of making a Bill Junior

or even an adorable mini Hayley,

but, you know, I'd want to give them the world,

but if I'm not around, you could end up raising our kid alone.

Listen, I've had

fears and doubts about getting pregnant again.

You know what?

This isn't a decision we have to make today, okay?

Yeah. Well, thanks for being so understanding.

Yeah.

-When you've had time to sit with this... -Mm-hmm?

...we'll revisit it,

but only when you're ready.

-Okay? -Okay.

Women love questioning a good thing.

There's nothing going on here except soul-snatching sex.

Okay, it's been a while.

And the caliber of women that come into the casino

are not exactly checking for the hired help, you feel me?

Is that your roundabout way of saying that you're lonely?

I am.

And it...

It took a while for me to own it,

but there is still something about you.

And after all this time, having you back just feels...

Look, let me, let me stop you

before you put a flower in my hair.

You see that empty glass over there?

It wasn't me pregaming.

It was me and Hayley catching up.

And you and I both know how loose-lipped she gets

when that liquor hits her system.

So, I'm gonna give you one more chance to admit

what's going on.

Seems you can't think of one good reason

to keep up the good fight.

So, I'm gonna name a few.

First...

...your granddaughter's wedding.

Chelsea will be the picture of perfection,

and I know you want to be there to choose her gown.

And to see Chelsea and Madison share their first dance.

Not to mention getting all the juicy gossip

from Chelsea's messy influencer friends. [laughs]

Do you really want her to start that next phase of her life

without the presence of her grandmother?

And then, there's all that work you did

for Samantha and her debut.

I know for a fact you don't want to miss

seeing her get crowned Platinum Deb

in front of Anastasia and her granddaughter.

She goes by Chessy now. Reminds me of a little rat.

[laughs]

Soon after, Tyrell, his graduation,

college, choosing a major, pledging.

And my anniversary.

Andre and I are throwing the hottest party

Fairmont Crest has ever seen.

We might even bring down Jilly from Philly.

You may think it's finished.

But there are many more chapters in the book of Dupree.

Don't you want to see what happens next?

Do you think that maybe she's been lying

about who she is this entire time?

Was the case serious?

Serious enough that a conviction

would've meant multiple years in prison, yeah.

Was it Lynette Wise? Embezzlement?

Can't confirm. Privileged.

Well, let's just say I'm right, since I usually am.

What does Bill think?

I showed him that barely anything came up

in our due diligence. He just shrugged it off

and said that happens occasionally.

After that...

He got the charges dropped.

But why would he do that?

Apparently, it was a request from Hayley.

Since this client was with her when she was mugged,

Hayley felt like she owed her.

Mm.

Now, this is definitely shady.

RANDY: What'd Hayley say?

What do you think she said?

Lynette, don't play games with me.

Did you tell her about us? 'Cause I sure didn't.

It turns out you don't kiss and tell.

Hayley doesn't know a thing.

The way I live my life is nobody's business but mine.

-Mm. -I wouldn't tell Hayley anything.

She'd probably just run back and tell you.

Yeah, with intel you probably fed her.

Okay, you need to relax. Have another drink.

Nobody is out to get you.

Look, I'm working an honest job at the casino.

Hayley is happily married.

Now, we can keep going back and forth...

...or we can go do something we both really enjoy.

It's your call, boo.

Losing Anita would be a ripple effect on the entire family.

If that happens, Chelsea and Naomi will need you.

And look, you can't be there for them if you're busy

with a newborn. I get it.

I don't even know what to say.

I mean, you're really okay

with putting your future on hold for me?

One of the reasons I love you

is because you take such good care

of everyone in your orbit,

whether it's me, your-your kids, your clients.

We are all so fortunate

to experience your support and-and your vision, babe.

And this is just one of those things.

You're amazing, Hayley.

Tonight, how about

I take care of you?

How does that sound, huh?

Perfect. Like you.

I hear you.

And even though I know it's hard to believe right now,

I love you.

Vernon. Please give me that folder.

Mother, please, I'm begging you.

Don't sign it, Mom.

VERNON: After everything we discussed,

everything you heard today,

you still want to do this?

If you don't give it to her, she can't sign it.

Well, if there isn't a signature, it's not valid.

-Danielle. -No, Mother!

No.

Give it to me.

It's okay, we just have to trust that your mother

is making the right decision for herself.

Even if it breaks all our hearts.

The best decision I ever made was marrying you.

Thank you for the beautiful life you gave me.

VERNON: Oh. Oh...

-Thank you. -Oh.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Look, I got things going on. So what does

-Your Highness need now? -Okay, news flash.

Now, this gonna sound crazy,

but I am so grateful for Dani.

Thanks to those airhead daughters she gave him

and her crappy DNA,

Bill no longer wants me to push out his big-ass baby.

Okay. As if you could actually do that.

You still sneaking the pill?

Of course.

You still hooking up with Lynette?

Yeah. She told me.

A little notice would've been nice.

What did you expect I was gonna do?

All right? I told you I would keep Lynette in check.

And she's hell-bent on staying in town,

so this way I get to stay in her head and her bed.

So pillow talk espionage is your grand plan?

Lynette ain't dumb.

She's more suspicious now than ever.

And what's this about you going to church?

Never mind that. Look, she tried to trick me

by implying that you got tipsy and let our plan slip.

The fact that she's still questioning us

after getting everything she wants only means one thing.

You were right. She's a threat.

And now that the U.S. Attorney

is no longer pursuing the case,

I'm expected to just move on.

Speaking from personal experience,

that's difficult when you know someone

isn't being held responsible for their crimes.

Feels like I've been played.

So what are you gonna do?

Not sure, but I know I want the full story.

So you'd seriously rather spend the night with lions, tigers,

and bears than room service and functional bathrooms?

Okay, how about we meet in the middle?

Have you ever heard of glamping?

You would think all the years of me rejecting

his camping idea would have made an impression.

Ted, not all women think that roughing it

in the wilderness is fun.

See? She gets it.

We all have our own definitions of R&R.

Mother told me that she had a chat with you.

Uh, yeah, she gave me the push I needed.

Although, I didn't love how it came about.

Shanice, I know you're aware of the decision

my mother was facing.

I'm happy to relay that she has changed her mind.

She is gonna keep fighting for her life.

Hopefully, we have her around for many, many years to come.

All right.

[knock on door]

-What are you doing here? -I got your text.

Figured I'd come in person to tell you Mom's doing better.

Oh. Okay, good.

Thanks for the update, but you could've just called.

Today was hard, Bill.

And after our talk, I figured

you were the right person to come to.

You know, Mother's always been this pillar of strength.

Even in hard times, she's maintained composure.

She stood tall, leaned on her principles.

-Yeah. -But today...

...she wanted to give up.

She wanted to quit chemo and let whatever would happen, happen.

[Bill sighs]

And trying to convince her to stay with us...

All right, well, I-I'm glad you did.

I mean, this whole thing has got me in some sort of...

existential crisis, too.

In what way?

Well...

Hayley and I have been, you know,

talking about trying for a baby,

but I'm having second thoughts.

You know, it hit home that I might not even be around

to raise him or her.

So, now you have an upset wife on top of everything else.

Well, no.

No, actually, she was surprisingly understanding.

She sees how affected I am by Anita's condition.

She knows, like everyone else, your mother's one in a million.

Hmm.

You fight dirty.

Getting the girls to remind me

of all the things I have to look forward to.

It was a "by any means necessary" situation.

I've always been able to find the silver lining.

To see the glass as half full.

You met a new version of yourself today.

This illness, it's changing me.

And the pain will come back.

And we'll do whatever it takes

to make you comfortable as you fight this.

Okay.

Thank you for not giving up.

Thank you.

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