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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.

♪ ♪

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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