1 00:00:06,827 --> 00:00:07,827 I think that Martin and I 2 00:00:07,931 --> 00:00:08,862 have reached a tipping point 3 00:00:08,965 --> 00:00:10,068 back to each other. 4 00:00:10,172 --> 00:00:11,206 Come home, Martin. 5 00:00:11,310 --> 00:00:12,206 I'm going to go up and pack. 6 00:00:12,310 --> 00:00:13,793 We have to hold on to what we want. 7 00:00:13,896 --> 00:00:14,965 Kat's who I want. 8 00:00:15,068 --> 00:00:15,965 Hayley stopped by. 9 00:00:16,068 --> 00:00:17,172 Bill, come here! 10 00:00:17,275 --> 00:00:18,896 She misplaced her husband. 11 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:20,275 Yeah, he was with me. 12 00:00:20,379 --> 00:00:21,896 BILL: You better watch yourself. 13 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,793 Hey, hey, don't stop because we got an audience. 14 00:00:23,896 --> 00:00:25,275 Dani is their mother, and like it or not, 15 00:00:25,379 --> 00:00:26,793 she's always going to be a part of my life. 16 00:00:26,896 --> 00:00:28,896 -What the hell is that supposed to mean? -Figure it out. 17 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:31,172 We can wipe the slate clean, try again. 18 00:00:31,275 --> 00:00:32,793 I would love to have your friendship back. 19 00:00:32,896 --> 00:00:34,068 [laughs] 20 00:00:34,172 --> 00:00:36,344 I can't help but think you deserve better. 21 00:00:38,827 --> 00:00:41,655 I want you to take a big step back 22 00:00:41,758 --> 00:00:43,482 and think about the future you really want. 23 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:47,482 If it's bigger than what I can give, 24 00:00:47,586 --> 00:00:48,793 I accept that. 25 00:00:48,896 --> 00:00:51,310 I won't hold it against you, I swear. 26 00:00:52,448 --> 00:00:54,827 -Look, I will... -B-Baby. 27 00:00:56,517 --> 00:00:58,448 I'm trying to give you an out. 28 00:00:58,551 --> 00:01:00,931 Where's all this coming from? 29 00:01:01,034 --> 00:01:03,724 You're the most confident woman I know. 30 00:01:03,827 --> 00:01:07,068 I tell you you're beautiful, and you smile and say thanks. 31 00:01:07,172 --> 00:01:08,965 No pause, no question. 32 00:01:09,068 --> 00:01:10,275 Well, I mean... 33 00:01:10,379 --> 00:01:12,896 But when I say that I love being married to you, 34 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:14,275 you doubt it, 35 00:01:14,379 --> 00:01:17,103 revisit it, expecting a different answer. 36 00:01:17,206 --> 00:01:18,137 I want to be sure. 37 00:01:18,241 --> 00:01:19,448 I'm sure. 38 00:01:19,551 --> 00:01:21,241 There are things I can't give you. 39 00:01:21,344 --> 00:01:23,482 -I have everything I need. -Children. 40 00:01:23,586 --> 00:01:25,033 You don't know. 41 00:01:26,068 --> 00:01:29,689 You might wake up one day a few years from now and, boom, 42 00:01:29,793 --> 00:01:31,965 you're hit with a fever. 43 00:01:32,068 --> 00:01:34,068 All you want is a baby who can carry on 44 00:01:34,172 --> 00:01:36,827 that impressive name you're making for yourself. 45 00:01:36,931 --> 00:01:39,965 And you look over at your delectable wife, 46 00:01:40,068 --> 00:01:41,137 your partner in crime... 47 00:01:41,241 --> 00:01:42,723 Yeah. 48 00:01:42,827 --> 00:01:45,137 ...and her time for babies is over. 49 00:01:46,137 --> 00:01:47,206 What do you do? 50 00:01:49,206 --> 00:01:50,103 I don't know. 51 00:01:50,206 --> 00:01:51,793 You make a choice. 52 00:01:51,896 --> 00:01:53,931 We make choices together, Dani. 53 00:01:54,931 --> 00:01:56,586 This one you make on your own. 54 00:01:57,586 --> 00:01:59,310 And whatever you decide... 55 00:02:00,931 --> 00:02:02,551 ...we'll always have Vegas. 56 00:02:02,655 --> 00:02:04,379 NAOMI: Mom? 57 00:02:04,482 --> 00:02:05,793 DANI: Would it kill you to knock? 58 00:02:05,896 --> 00:02:07,793 I am a married woman, for now. 59 00:02:07,896 --> 00:02:09,862 I realize that. 60 00:02:09,965 --> 00:02:11,172 Hey, Andre. 61 00:02:11,275 --> 00:02:12,758 Hiya, Princess. 62 00:02:12,862 --> 00:02:16,448 Just trying out nicknames for my stepkids. 63 00:02:16,551 --> 00:02:18,551 Okay, how do we do this? 64 00:02:18,655 --> 00:02:20,862 Do I have to schedule mother-daughter time, 65 00:02:20,965 --> 00:02:23,137 or can we kick him out? 66 00:02:23,241 --> 00:02:24,551 Hey, you don't have to tell me twice. 67 00:02:24,655 --> 00:02:26,068 I got it. 68 00:02:26,172 --> 00:02:29,655 I'm gone. I'll... I'll call you later. 69 00:02:30,896 --> 00:02:31,793 Excuse me. 70 00:02:31,896 --> 00:02:33,034 DANI: All right. 71 00:02:36,067 --> 00:02:38,000 You got me all to yourself. 72 00:02:39,172 --> 00:02:40,827 Tell Mommy everything. 73 00:02:40,930 --> 00:02:43,827 You know what I love about physical therapy? 74 00:02:43,930 --> 00:02:45,758 -Nothing? -This part. 75 00:02:45,862 --> 00:02:47,413 I get to tag along with you to work. 76 00:02:47,517 --> 00:02:50,724 Are we becoming one of those disgustingly adorable couples-- 77 00:02:50,827 --> 00:02:52,896 so inseparable, we're insufferable? 78 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:55,103 He takes her to work, they have lunch together. 79 00:02:55,206 --> 00:02:56,413 Ooh, cafeteria today? 80 00:02:56,517 --> 00:02:58,206 They're doing the chicken casserole thing again. 81 00:02:58,310 --> 00:03:00,206 -Ooh, it's a date. -Yes. 82 00:03:00,310 --> 00:03:01,724 See? Too cute. 83 00:03:01,827 --> 00:03:02,862 Perfectly cute. 84 00:03:02,965 --> 00:03:03,896 Speaking of dates, we really need 85 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,931 to lock down venues. 86 00:03:05,034 --> 00:03:06,517 -There is so much to plan. -Yeah. 87 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:09,413 Oh, music to my ears. Love wedding bells. 88 00:03:09,517 --> 00:03:12,000 But make no mistake, I expect your usual dedication. 89 00:03:12,103 --> 00:03:13,310 No running off for fittings. 90 00:03:13,413 --> 00:03:14,689 I need a favor. 91 00:03:14,793 --> 00:03:16,275 Oh, here you go. 92 00:03:16,379 --> 00:03:19,310 No, Derek and I have been discussing how supportive 93 00:03:19,413 --> 00:03:21,172 you've been to both of us since his accident. 94 00:03:21,275 --> 00:03:23,172 Oh, you noticed? 95 00:03:23,275 --> 00:03:25,620 And I was wondering, 96 00:03:25,724 --> 00:03:27,310 would you be one of my bridesmaids? 97 00:03:28,344 --> 00:03:29,965 -Girl, yes. -[laughs] 98 00:03:30,068 --> 00:03:32,206 This is the second-best decision of your life. 99 00:03:32,310 --> 00:03:34,655 Leave it to me, you'll want to get married every day. 100 00:03:34,758 --> 00:03:35,793 ASHLEY: Well, no rush. 101 00:03:35,896 --> 00:03:37,379 We have a few months to go. 102 00:03:37,482 --> 00:03:38,655 Many, many months. 103 00:03:38,758 --> 00:03:40,655 Months? That's all? 104 00:03:40,758 --> 00:03:41,655 We'll start today. 105 00:03:41,758 --> 00:03:43,000 And, yes, I would love to be 106 00:03:43,103 --> 00:03:44,034 in your wedding party. 107 00:03:44,137 --> 00:03:45,310 [both laugh] 108 00:03:45,413 --> 00:03:46,413 This is gonna be great. 109 00:03:46,517 --> 00:03:47,724 I mean, who else knows 110 00:03:47,827 --> 00:03:49,241 exactly what you two have been through? 111 00:03:51,862 --> 00:03:54,413 ♪ ♪ 112 00:04:27,758 --> 00:04:30,517 I thought you might like a fresh cup. 113 00:04:30,620 --> 00:04:32,068 Took you long enough. 114 00:04:32,172 --> 00:04:35,448 I am so sorry about that. My shift just started. 115 00:04:35,551 --> 00:04:37,241 To tell you the truth, I'm still getting used 116 00:04:37,344 --> 00:04:38,793 to this waitressing thing. 117 00:04:38,896 --> 00:04:40,793 Clearly. 118 00:04:40,896 --> 00:04:42,689 That four-top needs bussing. 119 00:04:43,862 --> 00:04:46,206 You a waitress? 120 00:04:46,310 --> 00:04:48,310 Well, once upon a time. 121 00:04:48,413 --> 00:04:51,310 Fairy tale ending, too. Rags to riches. 122 00:04:51,413 --> 00:04:53,482 I'm the daughter of music royalty. 123 00:04:53,586 --> 00:04:54,586 You don't say? 124 00:04:54,689 --> 00:04:55,586 Mm. 125 00:04:55,689 --> 00:04:58,275 That's my mama's group. 126 00:04:58,379 --> 00:05:00,827 There never would have been 127 00:05:00,931 --> 00:05:03,586 an Articulettes dynasty without her. 128 00:05:03,689 --> 00:05:06,413 So coming here feels like home. 129 00:05:06,517 --> 00:05:09,517 Well, that's until they finish crafting 130 00:05:09,620 --> 00:05:15,275 my new home in the sweetest spot in Fairmont Crest. 131 00:05:16,482 --> 00:05:18,724 Orphey Gene's is an oasis. 132 00:05:18,827 --> 00:05:20,724 People relax, chill. 133 00:05:20,827 --> 00:05:24,068 You might be more comfy at a place that caters 134 00:05:24,172 --> 00:05:26,103 to high-maintenance types. 135 00:05:26,206 --> 00:05:29,206 You know, impatient, making demands. 136 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:30,620 It's okay, though. I see you. 137 00:05:30,724 --> 00:05:32,137 Mm-hmm. 138 00:05:33,206 --> 00:05:34,241 Oh. 139 00:05:35,724 --> 00:05:37,655 There's my favorite customer, 140 00:05:37,758 --> 00:05:39,517 but I'll keep an eye on you, though. 141 00:05:44,034 --> 00:05:45,241 -TED: Hey. -Hey. 142 00:05:45,344 --> 00:05:46,965 Best table in the house. 143 00:05:47,068 --> 00:05:47,965 Good to see you. 144 00:05:48,068 --> 00:05:49,586 Highlight of my day. 145 00:05:49,689 --> 00:05:51,793 All right, now let me tell you what we have cooking up. 146 00:05:51,896 --> 00:05:53,379 I really think you're going to like it. 147 00:05:53,482 --> 00:05:54,551 TED: Hmm. 148 00:05:56,551 --> 00:05:58,241 -How are you? -[sighs] 149 00:05:58,344 --> 00:06:01,689 It's been a long time since 150 00:06:01,793 --> 00:06:04,586 Doug and I actually enjoyed being married to each other, 151 00:06:04,689 --> 00:06:08,482 so there's some guilt mixed with the grief. 152 00:06:08,586 --> 00:06:10,310 That's to be expected. 153 00:06:11,586 --> 00:06:14,241 Do you want to talk about it as friends? 154 00:06:14,344 --> 00:06:15,827 No judgment? 155 00:06:15,931 --> 00:06:17,344 Never. 156 00:06:17,448 --> 00:06:20,586 There is a situation. 157 00:06:20,689 --> 00:06:21,965 -With? -Donnell. 158 00:06:22,068 --> 00:06:23,793 I want him to go back to Banneker. 159 00:06:23,896 --> 00:06:27,241 He wants to stay here and be the man around the house. 160 00:06:27,344 --> 00:06:29,034 To fill Doug's shoes. 161 00:06:29,137 --> 00:06:31,275 And there's nothing to fill. 162 00:06:31,379 --> 00:06:33,689 Before he quit, Doug was a busy surgeon. 163 00:06:33,793 --> 00:06:35,103 He didn't handle home maintenance. 164 00:06:35,206 --> 00:06:37,034 When things needed fixing, 165 00:06:37,137 --> 00:06:39,206 I made a call. 166 00:06:39,310 --> 00:06:42,620 I love my son, but... 167 00:06:42,724 --> 00:06:45,758 it would be a huge help if my best friend, 168 00:06:45,862 --> 00:06:48,379 who's a wizard at persuading people 169 00:06:48,482 --> 00:06:50,172 to look at their lives in a different way, 170 00:06:50,275 --> 00:06:52,827 could convince him to go back to school. 171 00:06:52,931 --> 00:06:54,137 He does have a bright future. 172 00:06:54,241 --> 00:06:56,551 Which he shouldn't throw away just to stay here 173 00:06:56,655 --> 00:06:58,068 and hold my hand. 174 00:06:58,172 --> 00:07:02,379 Are you afraid that he'll see you holding Joey's hand instead? 175 00:07:04,034 --> 00:07:06,275 Donnell. 176 00:07:06,379 --> 00:07:08,000 What brings you by? 177 00:07:08,103 --> 00:07:11,413 I wanted to thank you for supporting me and my mom. 178 00:07:11,517 --> 00:07:13,655 No thanks necessary. 179 00:07:13,758 --> 00:07:15,448 Your mother and I are good friends. 180 00:07:15,551 --> 00:07:16,862 You're friends. 181 00:07:16,965 --> 00:07:20,172 And where would we be without them at times like these? 182 00:07:20,275 --> 00:07:22,000 Well, she has a family. 183 00:07:22,103 --> 00:07:24,965 I'm here. For good. 184 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,965 I'll be handling things from now on. 185 00:07:32,482 --> 00:07:33,517 [laughs] 186 00:07:33,620 --> 00:07:35,137 Now, save room for dessert 187 00:07:35,241 --> 00:07:37,137 -'cause Jocelyn's cooking. -Mm. 188 00:07:37,241 --> 00:07:39,827 Always something good cooking at Orphey Gene's. 189 00:07:39,931 --> 00:07:43,862 And now that I know they have the kindest listener in town, 190 00:07:43,965 --> 00:07:45,931 call me one of yourregulars. 191 00:07:46,034 --> 00:07:50,310 Aw, that's the nicest thing I've heard all month. 192 00:07:50,413 --> 00:07:53,482 Mm. Listen, last time I came in, 193 00:07:53,586 --> 00:07:55,482 I, uh, wasn't my best. 194 00:07:55,586 --> 00:07:58,034 I'm sorry for unloading on you like that. 195 00:07:58,137 --> 00:08:00,344 I was happy to help. 196 00:08:00,448 --> 00:08:01,689 If I helped. 197 00:08:01,793 --> 00:08:03,448 More than you know. 198 00:08:04,758 --> 00:08:06,275 -It was a pleasure. -Hmm. 199 00:08:06,379 --> 00:08:08,103 Place like this, with good food 200 00:08:08,206 --> 00:08:10,586 and a familiar face smiling at you 201 00:08:10,689 --> 00:08:14,275 when you come in, is a rarity. 202 00:08:14,379 --> 00:08:16,310 I know that's right. 203 00:08:16,413 --> 00:08:19,275 You just sit back and let June take care of you for a while. 204 00:08:19,379 --> 00:08:21,655 -All right. -All right. [chuckles] 205 00:08:21,758 --> 00:08:23,000 Where's Kat? 206 00:08:23,103 --> 00:08:25,241 Well, it's your teenage brain that I want to pick. 207 00:08:25,344 --> 00:08:28,068 It's a gold mine, and I want to dig a little deeper. 208 00:08:28,172 --> 00:08:31,413 Why would you want to go digging around in my skull? 209 00:08:31,517 --> 00:08:33,793 That sounds like something Grandma Nicole would do. 210 00:08:33,895 --> 00:08:36,379 Tyrell didn't tell you about your age demographic? 211 00:08:36,482 --> 00:08:38,724 He tells me nothing. 212 00:08:38,827 --> 00:08:40,379 So, what's up? 213 00:08:40,482 --> 00:08:41,861 He cracked the algorithm. 214 00:08:41,965 --> 00:08:44,620 Turns out, moms are buying ChelseaKat bags 215 00:08:44,724 --> 00:08:46,517 for their daughters and themselves. 216 00:08:46,620 --> 00:08:49,034 We love the energy, but we've actually had to restock 217 00:08:49,137 --> 00:08:50,758 to keep up with the holiday rush. 218 00:08:50,862 --> 00:08:51,758 Oh, my God, that's incredible. 219 00:08:51,862 --> 00:08:53,724 We're an unqualified hit, 220 00:08:53,827 --> 00:08:56,551 and it's all thanks to my favorite baby cousin. 221 00:08:56,655 --> 00:09:00,068 All I did was smile and take instruction 222 00:09:00,172 --> 00:09:02,103 from the smartest model I know. 223 00:09:02,206 --> 00:09:05,448 You know, I'm so happy that ChelseaKat is a family thing. 224 00:09:05,551 --> 00:09:09,655 All us cousins taking on the fashion world again. 225 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:12,551 I like having a big family like this. 226 00:09:12,655 --> 00:09:16,034 And finding your mom-- what's that been like? 227 00:09:17,241 --> 00:09:18,448 The best. 228 00:09:25,172 --> 00:09:27,068 NAOMI: What did I interrupt? 229 00:09:27,172 --> 00:09:29,275 Well, Andre is just taking some time to figure out 230 00:09:29,379 --> 00:09:31,137 what he wants to do about the marriage. 231 00:09:31,241 --> 00:09:33,793 Oh. Well, what brought that on? 232 00:09:33,896 --> 00:09:35,517 Thanks to the constant bullying, 233 00:09:35,620 --> 00:09:39,344 I decided to give Andre a "get out of wedlock free" card. 234 00:09:39,448 --> 00:09:42,206 Wait, you're inviting him to divorce you? 235 00:09:42,310 --> 00:09:44,758 I like Andre. 236 00:09:44,862 --> 00:09:47,379 I want him to do whatever makes him happy. 237 00:09:47,482 --> 00:09:49,758 If that's me, wonderful. 238 00:09:49,862 --> 00:09:52,034 I know we're in different places in life 239 00:09:52,137 --> 00:09:53,758 and his mind could change. 240 00:09:53,862 --> 00:09:55,793 If we ignore those differences now, 241 00:09:55,896 --> 00:09:58,793 it could come back later to bite us. 242 00:10:00,103 --> 00:10:01,827 Funny you mention that. 243 00:10:03,068 --> 00:10:05,310 A dilemma that I thought we put to rest 244 00:10:05,413 --> 00:10:08,172 is back in play. 245 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:09,931 -Babies. -Yikes. 246 00:10:10,034 --> 00:10:11,275 How'd that come up? 247 00:10:12,862 --> 00:10:15,655 Do I detect a glow? 248 00:10:15,758 --> 00:10:18,379 Are you with child, child? 249 00:10:30,241 --> 00:10:33,034 Alix, I can see the head. Just a couple pushes away, 250 00:10:33,137 --> 00:10:35,620 and you're holding your baby, okay? Are you ready? 251 00:10:35,724 --> 00:10:37,172 I don't know. Am I? 252 00:10:37,275 --> 00:10:38,724 Definitely. 253 00:10:38,827 --> 00:10:40,482 Now, on this next contraction, I need you to dig deep 254 00:10:40,586 --> 00:10:42,413 and give me everything you got. 255 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:45,000 All right? Here we go. One, two... 256 00:10:45,103 --> 00:10:47,862 [straining] 257 00:10:48,931 --> 00:10:50,137 Alix? 258 00:10:50,241 --> 00:10:52,620 ALIX: How great is this? You're here. 259 00:10:52,724 --> 00:10:55,068 -Hi. -Oh, it's so good to see you. 260 00:10:55,172 --> 00:10:57,482 You look incredible. 261 00:10:57,586 --> 00:10:59,827 Let me see my namesake. Let me see. 262 00:10:59,931 --> 00:11:01,206 Here she is. 263 00:11:01,310 --> 00:11:03,862 ASHLEY: I'd recognize her anywhere. 264 00:11:03,965 --> 00:11:06,758 Hi, there, Ashley Andrea. 265 00:11:06,862 --> 00:11:09,206 -How's she doing? -99th percentile for height, 266 00:11:09,310 --> 00:11:10,689 on track for weight. 267 00:11:10,793 --> 00:11:12,551 Hitting all her milestones before her time. 268 00:11:12,655 --> 00:11:14,275 That's my girl. 269 00:11:14,379 --> 00:11:15,724 You're doing a great job. 270 00:11:15,827 --> 00:11:18,724 And do not be shy about asking for help. 271 00:11:18,827 --> 00:11:20,586 You hear that, kid? That's a lifetime guarantee. 272 00:11:20,689 --> 00:11:24,275 You need us, we're here for anything. 273 00:11:24,379 --> 00:11:26,620 -Oh, she's so beautiful. -[elevator bell dings] 274 00:11:26,724 --> 00:11:28,379 -I can't get over it. -I know. 275 00:11:28,482 --> 00:11:30,344 [Alix stammers] 276 00:11:30,448 --> 00:11:31,448 Is that who I think it is? 277 00:11:31,551 --> 00:11:33,517 Andre? Oh, give me a hug. 278 00:11:33,620 --> 00:11:34,620 It's so good to see you. 279 00:11:34,724 --> 00:11:35,896 It's good to see you. How are you? 280 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,241 -I'm good. -And how is baby Ashley Andrea 281 00:11:38,344 --> 00:11:39,517 not on the cover of every magazine? 282 00:11:39,620 --> 00:11:41,586 -I know. -No idea. 283 00:11:41,689 --> 00:11:42,965 We know the best photographer, 284 00:11:43,068 --> 00:11:43,965 don't we? 285 00:11:44,068 --> 00:11:44,965 We're all together again. 286 00:11:45,068 --> 00:11:46,620 This must be fate. 287 00:11:48,724 --> 00:11:50,103 SHANICE: I always tell my patients, 288 00:11:50,206 --> 00:11:52,655 you want to have a healthy body, keep it strong. 289 00:11:52,758 --> 00:11:56,103 And that strength flows into other areas of your life, 290 00:11:56,206 --> 00:11:58,241 like your relationship. 291 00:11:58,344 --> 00:12:00,172 -What are you talking about? -[chuckles] The way 292 00:12:00,275 --> 00:12:04,241 you and Ashley were beaming over the wedding and making plans. 293 00:12:04,344 --> 00:12:05,275 -Crazy, right? -Yeah. 294 00:12:05,379 --> 00:12:07,068 -So what'd she say? -[grunts] 295 00:12:07,172 --> 00:12:09,241 When you told her you were regaining sensation 296 00:12:09,344 --> 00:12:11,586 -in your legs. You told your fiancée... -[grunts] 297 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:13,000 That was the plan. 298 00:12:13,896 --> 00:12:15,586 But at our last session... 299 00:12:15,689 --> 00:12:17,689 I planned to tell her right away, 300 00:12:17,793 --> 00:12:19,482 but then, like, two seconds later, 301 00:12:19,586 --> 00:12:21,620 I saw her and Andre thick as thieves. 302 00:12:21,724 --> 00:12:23,620 She's caring. She's a nurse. 303 00:12:23,724 --> 00:12:26,620 [stammers] She told Andre that she hopes his marriage 304 00:12:26,724 --> 00:12:29,689 with Dani works out so it'd make things easier on her. 305 00:12:29,793 --> 00:12:31,137 And? 306 00:12:31,241 --> 00:12:33,379 It doesn't sound like she's over the guy. 307 00:12:33,482 --> 00:12:35,172 That's your takeaway? 308 00:12:35,275 --> 00:12:37,172 Because on my planet, her telling Andre 309 00:12:37,275 --> 00:12:40,000 she wants him to live happily ever after with another woman 310 00:12:40,103 --> 00:12:41,620 sounds extremely over. 311 00:12:41,724 --> 00:12:45,275 Why would it be hard on her if Andre's single? 312 00:12:45,379 --> 00:12:48,413 No woman wants another man causing unnecessary trouble 313 00:12:48,517 --> 00:12:50,724 when she's engaged, about to get married. 314 00:12:50,827 --> 00:12:52,034 Okay, you really need to get out more 315 00:12:52,137 --> 00:12:53,448 and learn a thing or two about women 316 00:12:53,551 --> 00:12:55,413 -before you actually marry one. -Yeah. 317 00:12:55,517 --> 00:12:58,034 On-the-job training. I'll pick it up. [grunts] 318 00:12:58,137 --> 00:12:59,931 Used to come natural to you, Smoke Eater. 319 00:13:00,034 --> 00:13:01,551 -[chuckles] -But being a husband 320 00:13:01,655 --> 00:13:03,931 is no different than being a firefighter. 321 00:13:04,034 --> 00:13:05,206 Put out fires. 322 00:13:05,310 --> 00:13:07,827 Better yet, stop them before they even start. 323 00:13:07,931 --> 00:13:10,827 And protect those who cannot protect themselves. 324 00:13:10,931 --> 00:13:12,586 I get that. 325 00:13:12,689 --> 00:13:14,620 Then why are you playing with fire? 326 00:13:14,724 --> 00:13:15,724 [grunts] 327 00:13:15,827 --> 00:13:18,034 I need time. 328 00:13:18,137 --> 00:13:21,344 And Ash could use some time away from that guy. 329 00:13:21,448 --> 00:13:22,896 And can someone explain to me 330 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:24,241 why he's always hanging out here? 331 00:13:24,344 --> 00:13:25,655 I mean, he's always in her face, 332 00:13:25,758 --> 00:13:28,206 -always got something to say. I... -Derek. 333 00:13:28,310 --> 00:13:29,965 You moved your leg. 334 00:13:30,068 --> 00:13:31,586 [exhales] 335 00:13:38,517 --> 00:13:39,689 Joey's my business partner. 336 00:13:39,793 --> 00:13:40,965 And? 337 00:13:41,068 --> 00:13:42,517 Friend. 338 00:13:42,620 --> 00:13:44,758 Like the many friends you've had over the years? 339 00:13:44,862 --> 00:13:46,896 Joey's different. 340 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:48,931 Yes, he is. 341 00:13:49,034 --> 00:13:51,241 He is dangerous, Vanessa. 342 00:13:51,344 --> 00:13:52,620 You don't know him. 343 00:13:52,724 --> 00:13:54,275 -I've heard things. -Those things 344 00:13:54,379 --> 00:13:56,827 may not be true. [sighs] 345 00:13:56,931 --> 00:13:59,275 And whatever you've gleaned from this friendship is fact 346 00:13:59,379 --> 00:14:00,586 because he says so? 347 00:14:00,689 --> 00:14:03,344 He's been very supportive since Doug died. 348 00:14:03,448 --> 00:14:06,413 Sizing you up and checking for vulnerabilities 349 00:14:06,517 --> 00:14:08,551 before he goes in for the kill. 350 00:14:08,655 --> 00:14:11,448 My question is, why are you allowing this? 351 00:14:12,448 --> 00:14:15,862 He's a charming and considerate man. 352 00:14:15,965 --> 00:14:17,896 Consider this-- 353 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,103 you're beating yourself up 354 00:14:19,206 --> 00:14:21,551 because you didn't have closure with Doug. 355 00:14:23,206 --> 00:14:26,000 Why am I being analyzed by my best friend? 356 00:14:26,103 --> 00:14:30,758 I get why you are reaching for something or someone right now, 357 00:14:30,862 --> 00:14:32,620 but you need to hear me. 358 00:14:32,724 --> 00:14:34,413 This man isn't it. 359 00:14:34,517 --> 00:14:35,586 -Hmm. -And, deep down, 360 00:14:35,689 --> 00:14:37,275 I think you know that. 361 00:14:37,379 --> 00:14:38,413 I just... 362 00:14:38,517 --> 00:14:40,275 I don't want you to regret this 363 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:42,689 when you start feeling like yourself again. 364 00:14:42,793 --> 00:14:44,827 Donnell and Deanna 365 00:14:44,931 --> 00:14:47,793 -really need you right now. -Donnell already knows. 366 00:14:50,344 --> 00:14:52,517 I told him about Joey and me. 367 00:14:56,931 --> 00:14:58,206 I like you, Donnell. 368 00:14:59,206 --> 00:15:01,137 We have a lot in common. 369 00:15:01,241 --> 00:15:04,310 Ha. Well, up to a point anyway. 370 00:15:06,275 --> 00:15:09,551 Now, I wasn't raised behind any gates. 371 00:15:09,655 --> 00:15:11,655 No, my life was more like a cage, 372 00:15:11,758 --> 00:15:12,896 one that I had to escape, 373 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:15,034 for my mother and myself. 374 00:15:16,034 --> 00:15:19,172 No, my father wasn't the bright and shining example 375 00:15:19,275 --> 00:15:21,379 that yours was. 376 00:15:21,482 --> 00:15:23,655 I definitely got the short end of that stick. 377 00:15:25,344 --> 00:15:27,862 If I had the education that you're having-- 378 00:15:27,965 --> 00:15:31,137 college, a year to study in Paris-- 379 00:15:31,241 --> 00:15:32,482 who knows what I could have been? 380 00:15:33,482 --> 00:15:34,655 But... 381 00:15:34,758 --> 00:15:37,827 life had other plans. 382 00:15:37,931 --> 00:15:39,344 Somebody had to step up. 383 00:15:39,448 --> 00:15:41,862 Because nothing was more important than helping your mom. 384 00:15:41,965 --> 00:15:44,827 It's a son's duty. 385 00:15:46,137 --> 00:15:48,034 It's time for me to step up. 386 00:15:48,137 --> 00:15:50,034 [chuckles] 387 00:15:50,137 --> 00:15:52,275 Your father would be proud. 388 00:15:52,379 --> 00:15:55,137 Hell, I'm proud of you, and you're not even mine. 389 00:15:55,241 --> 00:15:56,448 Let's discuss. 390 00:15:57,448 --> 00:16:00,206 Uh, I'm not sure what you mean. 391 00:16:00,310 --> 00:16:02,827 Well, this is a big life decision. 392 00:16:02,931 --> 00:16:05,241 I mean, you can't just leap without looking. 393 00:16:05,344 --> 00:16:06,379 And you can't bring it to your mother 394 00:16:06,482 --> 00:16:07,689 because she's got enough on her plate. 395 00:16:07,793 --> 00:16:10,344 So, let's discuss. 396 00:16:10,448 --> 00:16:11,896 All right. 397 00:16:13,275 --> 00:16:14,448 Shoot. 398 00:16:15,517 --> 00:16:18,896 All right. What happens if, uh... 399 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:21,413 your mother needs to take a break from her career? 400 00:16:21,517 --> 00:16:23,275 Who pays the bills? 401 00:16:23,379 --> 00:16:24,275 -Well, I will. -How? 402 00:16:24,379 --> 00:16:26,172 -I'll get a job. -[chuckles] 403 00:16:26,275 --> 00:16:30,172 It always seems simple to pay the bills 404 00:16:30,275 --> 00:16:32,310 until you have to pay for groceries 405 00:16:32,413 --> 00:16:34,000 and the rent and for health insurance. 406 00:16:34,103 --> 00:16:37,724 And you're gonna be doing it on an entry-level paycheck. 407 00:16:38,793 --> 00:16:40,172 And every employer's gonna know that. 408 00:16:40,275 --> 00:16:42,344 No, without, without the degree, 409 00:16:42,448 --> 00:16:44,586 without a trade, 410 00:16:44,689 --> 00:16:46,172 your options are gonna be limited. 411 00:16:46,275 --> 00:16:47,206 Well, I'll figure it out. 412 00:16:47,310 --> 00:16:48,689 You did. 413 00:16:50,137 --> 00:16:53,862 What if I had the answer to all your prayers? 414 00:16:53,965 --> 00:16:55,275 The last time we talked, 415 00:16:55,379 --> 00:16:57,517 you said you were going through something with your wife? 416 00:16:58,551 --> 00:17:01,344 Oh, her days as my wife are numbered. 417 00:17:01,448 --> 00:17:03,344 And she couldn't be happier. [chuckles softly] 418 00:17:03,448 --> 00:17:05,517 -I'm sorry to hear that. -Mm-hmm. 419 00:17:05,619 --> 00:17:07,137 But don't they say something 420 00:17:07,241 --> 00:17:10,137 about getting a new lease on life after a divorce? 421 00:17:11,448 --> 00:17:13,034 As long as my granddaughter 422 00:17:13,137 --> 00:17:15,517 still smiles at me when she sees me, 423 00:17:15,619 --> 00:17:17,413 I know I'm doing something right. 424 00:17:17,517 --> 00:17:19,586 [laughs] 425 00:17:19,689 --> 00:17:22,275 Barely old enough to be a father, 426 00:17:22,378 --> 00:17:23,792 let alone grandfather. 427 00:17:23,896 --> 00:17:24,862 Oh, stop. 428 00:17:24,964 --> 00:17:26,482 You're a treasure trove. 429 00:17:26,586 --> 00:17:27,586 Can you excuse me for a minute? 430 00:17:27,689 --> 00:17:29,448 -Of course. -All right. 431 00:17:31,137 --> 00:17:32,862 Hello, ladies. 432 00:17:32,965 --> 00:17:34,896 -How's my granddaughter? -Hey. I'm good. 433 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:36,310 [clears throat] 434 00:17:37,310 --> 00:17:39,172 You didn't give me what I asked for. 435 00:17:39,275 --> 00:17:41,000 Uh, what was that again? 436 00:17:41,103 --> 00:17:43,137 One heaping helping of you backing up 437 00:17:43,241 --> 00:17:45,517 off my man, Miss Thing. 438 00:17:45,620 --> 00:17:47,206 You're the wife? 439 00:17:48,241 --> 00:17:51,241 Once a messy waitress remembers her place. 440 00:17:52,275 --> 00:17:54,586 And where would that be? 441 00:17:54,689 --> 00:17:56,241 Out of my way. 442 00:17:56,344 --> 00:17:58,068 Things don't go well 443 00:17:58,172 --> 00:18:02,793 for people who stand between me and what I want. 444 00:18:04,103 --> 00:18:07,206 The things I've seen and survived 445 00:18:07,310 --> 00:18:10,413 would knock the curls out of your head. 446 00:18:10,517 --> 00:18:13,000 All kind of crazy things in this town. 447 00:18:13,103 --> 00:18:15,482 You don't scare me. 448 00:18:15,586 --> 00:18:17,896 Make a move on my man and you'll find out 449 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:23,413 I'm scarier than anything you've survived so far. 450 00:18:33,517 --> 00:18:34,862 I love the last reel you posted, the one where you took 451 00:18:34,965 --> 00:18:36,068 the ChelseaKat purse on a tour 452 00:18:36,172 --> 00:18:38,068 of all the Black artists in the Smithsonian. 453 00:18:38,172 --> 00:18:40,034 You actually watched that? 454 00:18:40,137 --> 00:18:41,344 I watch 'em all. 455 00:18:41,448 --> 00:18:43,931 I got to stay current if I'm to continue reigning supreme 456 00:18:44,034 --> 00:18:45,655 at all the grandfather club meetings. 457 00:18:45,758 --> 00:18:47,103 What did you think? 458 00:18:47,206 --> 00:18:49,241 You kidding me? She's a star. 459 00:18:49,344 --> 00:18:51,068 Always knew that, though. Runs in the family. 460 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:52,862 So catch me up. What did I miss? 461 00:18:54,103 --> 00:18:57,586 Um, I guess you heard Pop moved out again. 462 00:18:57,689 --> 00:19:00,068 Oh. I'm... 463 00:19:00,172 --> 00:19:01,827 sorry to hear that. 464 00:19:01,931 --> 00:19:03,689 But are you okay? You and Tyrell? 465 00:19:03,793 --> 00:19:05,482 It's not like Pop's gone. 466 00:19:05,586 --> 00:19:07,586 We still see him, and he texts, like, mad crazy. 467 00:19:07,689 --> 00:19:09,068 Ah. 468 00:19:09,172 --> 00:19:10,896 But you must miss him, I know. 469 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:13,103 You're getting to know your mom again, 470 00:19:13,206 --> 00:19:14,379 which is a bonus. 471 00:19:15,379 --> 00:19:16,793 She is? 472 00:19:16,896 --> 00:19:18,724 So are you. 473 00:19:18,827 --> 00:19:20,379 Uh, that's news to me. 474 00:19:20,482 --> 00:19:22,448 How would I know your mom? 475 00:19:22,551 --> 00:19:25,896 She's your waitress. 476 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:29,344 Wait. Uh, June is your mother? No. 477 00:19:29,448 --> 00:19:31,896 [laughing]: I know. 478 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:34,482 That is not the woman that was described to me. 479 00:19:34,586 --> 00:19:35,551 It's amazing. 480 00:19:35,655 --> 00:19:37,275 Right? 481 00:19:37,379 --> 00:19:40,275 Well, she's busy, um, and I got to get back to work. 482 00:19:40,379 --> 00:19:42,241 Would you welcome her to the family for me? 483 00:19:42,344 --> 00:19:44,517 -Yeah, I will. -Uh, well, 484 00:19:44,620 --> 00:19:46,931 -next time, ladies. -All right. 485 00:19:47,034 --> 00:19:49,000 All right. 486 00:19:53,931 --> 00:19:56,413 -[inhales] Mmm. -Excuse me and goodbye. 487 00:19:56,517 --> 00:19:59,000 That's what you should tell that street urchin. 488 00:20:02,344 --> 00:20:05,206 See you when I get home, honey lamb. 489 00:20:09,379 --> 00:20:10,931 [Derek chuckles] 490 00:20:11,896 --> 00:20:13,965 How's that? Any discomfort? 491 00:20:14,068 --> 00:20:16,103 Let me try. 492 00:20:16,206 --> 00:20:17,206 Let me do it alone. 493 00:20:17,310 --> 00:20:18,413 Are you sure? 494 00:20:23,103 --> 00:20:24,310 [Derek grunts] 495 00:20:24,413 --> 00:20:26,137 [panting]: I did it. 496 00:20:26,241 --> 00:20:27,448 -[chuckles] -I'm calling Dr. Montgomery. 497 00:20:27,551 --> 00:20:29,448 Am I gonna walk again? [stammers] 498 00:20:29,551 --> 00:20:30,896 You can tell me. I can take it. 499 00:20:31,000 --> 00:20:33,068 -I'm no neurologist, but... -This is gonna happen. 500 00:20:33,172 --> 00:20:35,172 Ash is gonna walk down that aisle. 501 00:20:35,275 --> 00:20:36,931 And when she gets to the front of the church, 502 00:20:37,034 --> 00:20:39,620 -I'm gonna stand up out of that... -This is not my first rodeo, 503 00:20:39,724 --> 00:20:41,137 but this is your first time being groom, 504 00:20:41,241 --> 00:20:43,137 so let me make this easy for you. 505 00:20:43,241 --> 00:20:46,689 The last thing any bride wants on her wedding day is surprises. 506 00:20:46,793 --> 00:20:49,000 This is a good surprise. 507 00:20:49,103 --> 00:20:51,344 There's no such thing, Derek, at a wedding. 508 00:20:51,448 --> 00:20:53,965 She's been dreaming of this day since she was a kid. 509 00:20:54,068 --> 00:20:55,137 Don't mess with that. 510 00:20:55,241 --> 00:20:57,206 -[sighs] -Save the reveal for another day. 511 00:20:57,310 --> 00:20:58,724 Let it have its own space. 512 00:20:58,827 --> 00:20:59,862 Mm. 513 00:20:59,965 --> 00:21:01,655 I don't know. 514 00:21:01,758 --> 00:21:03,206 Trust me, 515 00:21:03,310 --> 00:21:05,172 I know what I'm talking about. 516 00:21:05,275 --> 00:21:08,344 She'll cry no matter when you give her the good news. 517 00:21:08,448 --> 00:21:09,620 Do it now. 518 00:21:09,724 --> 00:21:11,482 There's nothing holding you back. 519 00:21:13,482 --> 00:21:14,724 ANDRE: Oh, she's gonna love that one. 520 00:21:14,827 --> 00:21:16,965 Make sure you text it to me. I'll put it in a frame 521 00:21:17,068 --> 00:21:19,000 next to her first professional baby photo, 522 00:21:19,103 --> 00:21:20,758 taken moments after her birth. 523 00:21:20,862 --> 00:21:23,241 -[laughs] -[chuckles] I bet she hates elevators now. 524 00:21:23,344 --> 00:21:24,241 You'd think, right? 525 00:21:24,344 --> 00:21:25,931 -[chuckles] -She loves 'em. 526 00:21:26,034 --> 00:21:27,275 -The longer the better. -Oh. 527 00:21:27,379 --> 00:21:29,413 Everywhere we go, she wants the elevator. 528 00:21:29,517 --> 00:21:30,896 [chuckles] Every time I hit a button, 529 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:32,689 -I think about that day. -ASHLEY: Mm. 530 00:21:32,793 --> 00:21:34,551 -My first week as a nurse. -Yeah. 531 00:21:34,655 --> 00:21:37,827 No. And ours was your first baby delivery? 532 00:21:37,931 --> 00:21:40,724 Yeah, there was never really a good time to tell you that. 533 00:21:40,827 --> 00:21:43,172 Thanks for keeping my secret. 534 00:21:43,275 --> 00:21:44,655 ALIX: Mm. Got a real friend there. [chuckles] 535 00:21:44,758 --> 00:21:46,965 Oh! We're having a first Halloween party 536 00:21:47,068 --> 00:21:48,724 -for Ashley Andrea. -ANDRE: Okay. 537 00:21:48,827 --> 00:21:50,551 And what's she dressing as? 538 00:21:50,655 --> 00:21:52,034 A nurse-tographer. 539 00:21:52,137 --> 00:21:53,482 -Say what now? -[chuckling] 540 00:21:53,586 --> 00:21:55,862 Part nurse. Cute little scrubs. 541 00:21:55,965 --> 00:21:58,413 Part photographer, with the tiniest toy camera 542 00:21:58,517 --> 00:21:59,689 in the world. [giggles] 543 00:21:59,793 --> 00:22:02,379 -Oh. That sounds like the cutest. -Yeah. 544 00:22:02,482 --> 00:22:04,000 Well, you'll have to send us pictures. 545 00:22:04,103 --> 00:22:05,344 Oh, no, you'll both be there. 546 00:22:05,448 --> 00:22:06,724 You're officially invited. 547 00:22:06,827 --> 00:22:08,413 My husband would love to get the story 548 00:22:08,517 --> 00:22:10,068 of the day she was born on tape 549 00:22:10,172 --> 00:22:12,103 from the people who were right there, 550 00:22:12,206 --> 00:22:14,034 helping me bring our baby into the world. 551 00:22:14,137 --> 00:22:15,620 -[Ashley chuckles] -What do you say? 552 00:22:15,724 --> 00:22:18,000 Will you be the ghosts of honor at our shindig? 553 00:22:19,275 --> 00:22:21,689 -[chuckles softly] -[Alix giggles] 554 00:22:21,793 --> 00:22:25,482 This glow is brought to you by incredible makeup. 555 00:22:25,586 --> 00:22:27,137 Radiant, not pregnant? 556 00:22:27,241 --> 00:22:29,448 Jacob has notions. 557 00:22:29,551 --> 00:22:32,724 I don't know. Maybe it's seeing June reunite with her kids. 558 00:22:32,827 --> 00:22:33,862 He wants you to revisit 559 00:22:33,965 --> 00:22:36,620 your "double income, no kids" position? 560 00:22:36,724 --> 00:22:37,965 Yep. 561 00:22:38,068 --> 00:22:39,620 All right. Devil's advocate. 562 00:22:39,724 --> 00:22:41,172 You like kids. 563 00:22:41,275 --> 00:22:42,241 Why not? 564 00:22:42,344 --> 00:22:43,448 [scoffs] 565 00:22:43,551 --> 00:22:46,275 Well, as adorable as I was as a newborn, 566 00:22:46,379 --> 00:22:47,896 I ruined your life. 567 00:22:53,551 --> 00:22:55,724 You ruined my life? How? 568 00:22:56,724 --> 00:22:57,965 Well, Chelsea and I were little, 569 00:22:58,068 --> 00:23:00,206 but we were going through all these old boxes 570 00:23:00,310 --> 00:23:02,724 and we found... everything. 571 00:23:02,827 --> 00:23:06,275 Portfolios and magazine covers, 572 00:23:06,379 --> 00:23:08,206 pictures of you all over the world 573 00:23:08,310 --> 00:23:10,275 in the most glamorous clothes, 574 00:23:10,379 --> 00:23:12,000 hanging out with all the cool kids. 575 00:23:12,103 --> 00:23:14,448 I mean, we knew you were different from the other moms, 576 00:23:14,551 --> 00:23:16,827 but that was the first time... 577 00:23:16,931 --> 00:23:18,172 First time you found receipts? 578 00:23:18,275 --> 00:23:19,827 [chuckles softly] All the evidence 579 00:23:19,931 --> 00:23:22,965 pointing to Dani Dupree being the toast of two continents. 580 00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:23,965 Three. 581 00:23:25,931 --> 00:23:28,827 Then came the man who shut it all down and... 582 00:23:28,931 --> 00:23:31,758 then came the kids and you were stuck at home, 583 00:23:31,862 --> 00:23:35,379 taking care of us when you used to be taking on the world. 584 00:23:35,482 --> 00:23:38,586 I moved on from modeling to help Bill with his practice. 585 00:23:38,689 --> 00:23:41,758 But your career was just as important and impactful. 586 00:23:42,793 --> 00:23:44,344 Do you ever wonder why there were so many kids 587 00:23:44,448 --> 00:23:46,586 just a bit younger than you in the neighborhood? 588 00:23:46,689 --> 00:23:48,103 Because, my dear, 589 00:23:48,206 --> 00:23:50,517 -I made motherhood look good. -[chuckles] 590 00:23:50,620 --> 00:23:52,793 -Oh, please. -First influencer 591 00:23:52,896 --> 00:23:54,000 right here. 592 00:23:54,103 --> 00:23:55,206 After you, 593 00:23:55,310 --> 00:23:58,827 a storm of newborns landed in Fairmont Crest. 594 00:23:58,931 --> 00:24:02,000 Nine months to the day of your first appearance. 595 00:24:02,103 --> 00:24:05,793 No child was more cherished or adored than you. 596 00:24:05,896 --> 00:24:08,172 I wanted you. 597 00:24:08,275 --> 00:24:10,206 I could never. 598 00:24:10,310 --> 00:24:11,344 Never say never. 599 00:24:11,448 --> 00:24:12,931 You could change your mind. 600 00:24:13,034 --> 00:24:15,103 I have what I want, 601 00:24:15,206 --> 00:24:17,344 and I want what I have. 602 00:24:17,448 --> 00:24:18,931 Living the dream. 603 00:24:19,034 --> 00:24:20,103 Picture this-- 604 00:24:20,206 --> 00:24:21,931 you're secure in your career. 605 00:24:22,034 --> 00:24:24,034 You have a husband who is an eager 606 00:24:24,137 --> 00:24:26,172 and equal partner in parenthood. 607 00:24:26,275 --> 00:24:28,000 You're feathering your nest. 608 00:24:28,103 --> 00:24:30,241 Your body and life are changing in ways 609 00:24:30,344 --> 00:24:32,655 that no one could prepare you for. 610 00:24:32,758 --> 00:24:34,551 How do you feel? 611 00:24:35,551 --> 00:24:38,103 [scoffs] Oh, my God. 612 00:24:38,206 --> 00:24:39,724 [crying] 613 00:24:43,344 --> 00:24:45,344 -Who could say no to a party? -Yeah. 614 00:24:45,448 --> 00:24:47,517 -Especially for this baby. -Mm. 615 00:24:47,620 --> 00:24:49,000 Looks like you got your photographer. 616 00:24:49,103 --> 00:24:51,000 ALIX: That would be so sweet of you. 617 00:24:51,103 --> 00:24:52,000 Hey. 618 00:24:52,103 --> 00:24:53,551 What's all the commotion over here? 619 00:24:53,655 --> 00:24:55,137 -[chuckles] -Somebody start a fire? 620 00:24:55,241 --> 00:24:56,793 -[Andre chuckles] -Derek the fireman! 621 00:24:56,896 --> 00:24:59,275 Sporting new equipment. 622 00:24:59,379 --> 00:25:02,000 Got good news. Ash didn't tell you? 623 00:25:02,103 --> 00:25:03,034 We got engaged. 624 00:25:03,137 --> 00:25:04,137 Show her. 625 00:25:04,241 --> 00:25:05,586 Oh. [chuckles] 626 00:25:05,689 --> 00:25:07,896 Wow! That's... great. 627 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,965 Best wishes and congratulations. 628 00:25:10,068 --> 00:25:12,379 -Thanks. -You guys weren't talking about our wedding? 629 00:25:12,482 --> 00:25:15,000 Halloween party. You're welcome to come, too. 630 00:25:15,103 --> 00:25:16,896 Except our place has stairs. 631 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:17,965 We'll make it work. 632 00:25:18,068 --> 00:25:20,413 [chuckles softly] Well, you heard the man. 633 00:25:20,517 --> 00:25:22,137 -We can't wait. -ANDRE: Hey, 634 00:25:22,241 --> 00:25:23,965 -I'm looking forward. -So you... 635 00:25:24,068 --> 00:25:26,310 better add three to your guest list. 636 00:25:26,413 --> 00:25:28,103 Four. 637 00:25:28,206 --> 00:25:29,517 Dani, right? 638 00:25:31,827 --> 00:25:33,137 I'm not sure I heard you right. 639 00:25:33,241 --> 00:25:35,793 I'm offering you a job. 640 00:25:35,896 --> 00:25:37,517 Actual employment? 641 00:25:37,620 --> 00:25:39,275 A dealer position's come open. 642 00:25:39,379 --> 00:25:40,551 [scoffs] 643 00:25:40,655 --> 00:25:42,137 I-I can barely shuffle a deck for Uno. 644 00:25:42,241 --> 00:25:44,517 [laughs] 645 00:25:44,620 --> 00:25:45,620 A bright kid like you, 646 00:25:45,724 --> 00:25:48,172 I'm sure you'll pick it up in no time. 647 00:25:48,275 --> 00:25:50,482 And the pay's good. 648 00:25:50,586 --> 00:25:52,344 The hours are what they are. 649 00:25:52,448 --> 00:25:55,517 But you'd be helping out your mother. 650 00:25:56,551 --> 00:25:59,344 But I wouldn't be the man my father wanted me to be. 651 00:25:59,448 --> 00:26:01,103 You know? It wouldn't be right. 652 00:26:01,206 --> 00:26:03,034 M-Making a living in the same place 653 00:26:03,137 --> 00:26:04,758 he spent his last night on Earth. 654 00:26:06,103 --> 00:26:09,172 Ha. Hadn't looked at it from that angle. 655 00:26:09,275 --> 00:26:13,000 I apologize if my offer was insensitive. 656 00:26:13,103 --> 00:26:14,827 No, no sweat. 657 00:26:14,931 --> 00:26:17,241 But it makes me wonder, uh-- and I'm asking you this 658 00:26:17,344 --> 00:26:20,172 because I think your heart's in the right place... 659 00:26:20,275 --> 00:26:21,827 does it ever bother you? 660 00:26:21,931 --> 00:26:24,068 -Does what? -I mean, 661 00:26:24,172 --> 00:26:25,689 knowing this place is a hub 662 00:26:25,793 --> 00:26:27,862 for all the things that make people ruin their lives-- 663 00:26:27,965 --> 00:26:29,379 the gambling, 664 00:26:29,482 --> 00:26:31,655 alcohol, 665 00:26:31,758 --> 00:26:32,862 women, 666 00:26:32,965 --> 00:26:36,586 and whatever else goes on behind the scenes. 667 00:26:36,689 --> 00:26:39,137 That's a lot of money being made after dark. 668 00:26:40,344 --> 00:26:42,655 Well, this is an adults-only establishment. 669 00:26:42,758 --> 00:26:45,103 You don't have to defend it. 670 00:26:45,206 --> 00:26:47,103 It's where you earn your living. 671 00:26:47,206 --> 00:26:49,862 But this place cost my family everything. 672 00:26:49,965 --> 00:26:51,275 So... 673 00:26:51,379 --> 00:26:53,517 while I'm sure your intentions with my mom 674 00:26:53,620 --> 00:26:54,896 -are above... -I get it. 675 00:26:56,620 --> 00:26:58,413 "Back off." 676 00:26:58,517 --> 00:27:01,000 I've got it from here. 677 00:27:05,517 --> 00:27:07,241 Donnell's seen me with Joey. 678 00:27:07,344 --> 00:27:08,724 He's aware we're friends. 679 00:27:08,827 --> 00:27:11,896 Is he aware of your loose definition of the word? 680 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:14,655 Joey's been kind to Donnell. 681 00:27:14,758 --> 00:27:18,793 The fact that you would expose your son to that man. 682 00:27:18,896 --> 00:27:22,241 [sighs] And so soon after his father's death. 683 00:27:22,344 --> 00:27:26,034 Now you're accusing me of being a bad mother? 684 00:27:26,137 --> 00:27:27,862 We are just talking, Vanessa. 685 00:27:27,965 --> 00:27:30,310 I am your friend, and that is not gonna change. 686 00:27:30,413 --> 00:27:33,793 Then you'll have to make room for Joey. 687 00:27:33,896 --> 00:27:35,862 We're a package deal now, 688 00:27:35,965 --> 00:27:38,965 whether Dr. Nicole approves or not. 689 00:27:40,896 --> 00:27:42,241 You're being serious. 690 00:27:43,275 --> 00:27:44,275 [phone chimes] 691 00:27:48,482 --> 00:27:50,172 -Let me guess. -I need to go. 692 00:27:50,275 --> 00:27:53,379 -We need to talk. -Dr. Dupree, 693 00:27:53,482 --> 00:27:55,034 when you find my friend Nicole, 694 00:27:55,137 --> 00:27:57,379 tell her to call me. 695 00:27:57,482 --> 00:27:59,413 -Stay. -Mm. 696 00:27:59,517 --> 00:28:01,413 Vanessa. 697 00:28:07,586 --> 00:28:10,310 Chelsea, this is June, my... my mom. 698 00:28:10,413 --> 00:28:11,551 And, June, this is... 699 00:28:11,655 --> 00:28:13,068 I'd know that face anywhere. 700 00:28:13,172 --> 00:28:14,965 Can I share a secret? 701 00:28:15,068 --> 00:28:16,000 Of course. 702 00:28:16,103 --> 00:28:18,172 I've had some lively discussions 703 00:28:18,275 --> 00:28:20,172 about whether you were real or A.I. 704 00:28:20,275 --> 00:28:22,724 -[chuckling] -Because how can somebody be 705 00:28:22,827 --> 00:28:25,275 this pretty and true at the same time? 706 00:28:25,379 --> 00:28:28,137 [chuckles] Real and alive. 707 00:28:28,241 --> 00:28:30,551 And I love how you two found each other. 708 00:28:32,137 --> 00:28:34,206 -We're still finding our way. -Mm-hmm. 709 00:28:34,310 --> 00:28:36,724 We have a lifetime to learn each other. 710 00:28:36,827 --> 00:28:39,724 It'll take forever to figure out your family tree. 711 00:28:39,827 --> 00:28:41,620 -Welcome to the club. -Now, 712 00:28:41,724 --> 00:28:45,241 somebody said something about Ted being your grandfather? 713 00:28:45,344 --> 00:28:46,896 That Ted? 714 00:28:47,000 --> 00:28:49,379 Yeah. He's my pop's dad. 715 00:28:49,482 --> 00:28:50,758 CHELSEA: My mother's 716 00:28:50,862 --> 00:28:52,655 sister's ex. 717 00:28:52,758 --> 00:28:54,827 Ooh, I will never keep it straight. 718 00:28:54,931 --> 00:28:57,068 It's so many important people. 719 00:28:57,172 --> 00:29:01,689 Ted's a famous surgeon talking to a nobody. 720 00:29:01,793 --> 00:29:04,000 Well, hold on. 721 00:29:04,103 --> 00:29:05,620 You're important, June. 722 00:29:05,724 --> 00:29:06,655 Yeah. 723 00:29:06,758 --> 00:29:10,000 Moms are the most important people. 724 00:29:10,103 --> 00:29:11,931 You're mine. 725 00:29:12,965 --> 00:29:14,206 [chuckles softly] 726 00:29:15,241 --> 00:29:16,517 Oh. [chuckles softly] 727 00:29:16,620 --> 00:29:18,344 Knew I'd be running into you. 728 00:29:18,448 --> 00:29:21,275 Being in each other's orbits, it's only natural 729 00:29:21,379 --> 00:29:24,000 that we collide every now and then. 730 00:29:24,103 --> 00:29:26,034 The universe is a large place. 731 00:29:26,137 --> 00:29:27,620 You should explore it. 732 00:29:27,724 --> 00:29:29,172 [chuckles softly] Well, eventually, 733 00:29:29,275 --> 00:29:31,034 I'll have a home on every continent. 734 00:29:31,137 --> 00:29:32,689 But for now 735 00:29:32,793 --> 00:29:35,965 you've heard that I have a new residence, 736 00:29:36,068 --> 00:29:38,517 and, uh, it's under construction, 737 00:29:38,620 --> 00:29:40,241 across from your mommy and daddy. 738 00:29:41,551 --> 00:29:42,448 Your point? 739 00:29:42,551 --> 00:29:43,896 Proximity. 740 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:46,448 While my home is under construction, 741 00:29:46,551 --> 00:29:48,275 I'm living with Teddy. 742 00:29:48,379 --> 00:29:50,413 Now, there is no way that's true. 743 00:29:50,517 --> 00:29:53,241 You may have managed to worm your way into 744 00:29:53,344 --> 00:29:54,827 a one-night stand with him, 745 00:29:54,931 --> 00:29:57,137 but Ted despises you. 746 00:29:57,241 --> 00:30:00,241 You are spreading your lies as easily as you spread your leg... 747 00:30:00,344 --> 00:30:02,344 Dr. Dainty. 748 00:30:02,448 --> 00:30:04,517 I speak the truth. 749 00:30:04,620 --> 00:30:07,689 We are living under the same roof. 750 00:30:07,793 --> 00:30:09,965 The roof of the Bowman Hotel? 751 00:30:10,068 --> 00:30:11,551 That is hardly cohabitating. 752 00:30:11,655 --> 00:30:13,482 Excuse me. 753 00:30:13,586 --> 00:30:16,413 [chuckles] It's only a matter of time 754 00:30:16,517 --> 00:30:19,862 before we are back in those sheets 755 00:30:19,965 --> 00:30:22,689 kicking boots, baby. 756 00:30:22,793 --> 00:30:26,413 If Ted is weak enough to allow you to seduce him again... 757 00:30:26,517 --> 00:30:30,068 [laughs] 758 00:30:30,172 --> 00:30:31,655 Thank you, Leslie. 759 00:30:31,758 --> 00:30:33,241 I needed that laugh. 760 00:30:33,344 --> 00:30:35,724 Our darling daughters-- 761 00:30:35,827 --> 00:30:38,689 they want to play with the same toy, Little Nicky. 762 00:30:38,793 --> 00:30:41,827 So whatever shall we do? 763 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:46,758 I'll take that as a "no, thank you" on children. 764 00:30:46,862 --> 00:30:49,965 Not every woman was made to be a mother. 765 00:30:50,068 --> 00:30:51,172 Don't get me started. 766 00:30:51,275 --> 00:30:52,793 The stories I could tell. 767 00:30:52,896 --> 00:30:55,517 I'm living the life that I dreamed, 768 00:30:55,620 --> 00:30:57,310 and a baby won't complete me. 769 00:30:57,413 --> 00:30:59,862 I am a fully actualized human being 770 00:30:59,965 --> 00:31:01,793 doing just fine without a kid. 771 00:31:01,896 --> 00:31:03,275 And I couldn't be prouder. 772 00:31:03,379 --> 00:31:05,482 -This isn't a phase. -I never said it was. 773 00:31:05,586 --> 00:31:08,000 And, look, I admire the women who can do it all, 774 00:31:08,103 --> 00:31:10,482 but that is not me and I never wanted that. 775 00:31:10,586 --> 00:31:11,793 And that is fine. 776 00:31:11,896 --> 00:31:13,620 Babies are for people who love them 777 00:31:13,724 --> 00:31:16,655 and want them and-and can care for them forever. 778 00:31:16,758 --> 00:31:19,275 And they need so much. 779 00:31:19,379 --> 00:31:22,827 I want to use that time and attention on my work 780 00:31:22,931 --> 00:31:26,137 because I'm good at it and I've earned my spot, 781 00:31:26,241 --> 00:31:28,034 helping people find justice. 782 00:31:28,137 --> 00:31:29,517 -That's important. -[sniffles] 783 00:31:29,620 --> 00:31:32,137 And I don't have the room for changing diapers 784 00:31:32,241 --> 00:31:33,655 and parent-teacher meetings. 785 00:31:33,758 --> 00:31:34,827 Like, I'm good. 786 00:31:34,931 --> 00:31:35,862 Exceptional. 787 00:31:35,965 --> 00:31:38,034 I built this life, 788 00:31:38,137 --> 00:31:40,000 and there's only room for two. 789 00:31:40,103 --> 00:31:42,103 And I'm happy with what I have. 790 00:31:43,275 --> 00:31:45,344 You don't seem happy right now. 791 00:31:45,448 --> 00:31:47,862 Because I should be able to lead the life that I want 792 00:31:47,965 --> 00:31:50,137 without people thinking that I'm some monster. 793 00:31:50,241 --> 00:31:51,862 Especially you, Mom. 794 00:31:57,482 --> 00:31:58,586 Hey. 795 00:31:58,689 --> 00:32:00,448 Hey, I didn't see you there. 796 00:32:00,551 --> 00:32:02,620 Hmm. I recall a time 797 00:32:02,724 --> 00:32:04,758 you couldn't take your eyes off me. 798 00:32:05,724 --> 00:32:07,172 Yesterday. 799 00:32:07,275 --> 00:32:09,310 I've been, uh... 800 00:32:09,413 --> 00:32:11,000 thinking about us. 801 00:32:11,103 --> 00:32:12,241 Not for nothing, 802 00:32:12,344 --> 00:32:15,655 I may have ended a friendship defending us. 803 00:32:15,758 --> 00:32:19,000 Was it a long-standing friendship? 804 00:32:21,655 --> 00:32:23,137 Patch it up. 805 00:32:24,172 --> 00:32:25,896 This has to end. 806 00:32:27,793 --> 00:32:32,068 Your little Kitty Kat keeps trying to steal Eva's man. 807 00:32:32,172 --> 00:32:34,827 Tomas is Kat's boyfriend. 808 00:32:34,931 --> 00:32:37,517 Mm. He may have something to say about that, 809 00:32:37,620 --> 00:32:40,344 seeing as he ran straight to Eva's 810 00:32:40,448 --> 00:32:41,965 and gave a song and a dance 811 00:32:42,068 --> 00:32:46,896 about how he and Kat have used up all of their nine lives. 812 00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:49,862 Unless you were there... 813 00:32:49,965 --> 00:32:52,206 Mm. Next best thing-- 814 00:32:52,310 --> 00:32:54,172 eyewitness account 815 00:32:54,275 --> 00:32:57,793 that what Tomas and my daughter shared 816 00:32:57,896 --> 00:32:59,310 was magical. 817 00:32:59,413 --> 00:33:01,172 Mmm. Magnificent. 818 00:33:02,206 --> 00:33:03,241 Lord. 819 00:33:03,344 --> 00:33:05,689 I'd like to give you a helpful hint, 820 00:33:05,793 --> 00:33:07,310 mother to mother. 821 00:33:07,413 --> 00:33:10,000 Oh, you're like no mother I've ever met. 822 00:33:10,103 --> 00:33:14,896 If Kat keeps sharpening her claws on my Eva... 823 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,862 ...then I'm gonna have to give her some home training 824 00:33:17,965 --> 00:33:20,172 that clearly you never did. 825 00:33:20,275 --> 00:33:22,724 Are you threatening my family? 826 00:33:22,827 --> 00:33:26,896 Oh, baby, I was a threat the minute I crossed the state line. 827 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:30,379 What I'm doing now is promising you 828 00:33:30,482 --> 00:33:32,793 that there will be trouble 829 00:33:32,896 --> 00:33:36,965 if you don't get a short leash on your little Kat. 830 00:33:37,965 --> 00:33:41,172 To avoid potential ugliness, of course. 831 00:33:41,275 --> 00:33:45,482 You are so intent on inserting yourself into my life. 832 00:33:45,586 --> 00:33:48,620 Your potential ugliness is a daily expectation. 833 00:33:49,689 --> 00:33:52,448 But know this-- you come for my family, 834 00:33:52,551 --> 00:33:53,793 whatever you throw, 835 00:33:53,896 --> 00:33:56,000 it will come back sharpened 836 00:33:56,103 --> 00:33:58,172 and it knows exactly where to land. 837 00:33:58,275 --> 00:34:00,965 Aw. Look at us. 838 00:34:01,068 --> 00:34:04,137 Two mothers who are standing up 839 00:34:04,241 --> 00:34:06,379 -for their daughters. -[scoffs] 840 00:34:06,482 --> 00:34:08,172 Don't try that with me. 841 00:34:08,275 --> 00:34:12,241 We both know any move you make is all about you. 842 00:34:15,344 --> 00:34:16,482 ALIX: You're married? 843 00:34:16,585 --> 00:34:18,344 -Since when? -[stammers] Yeah. 844 00:34:18,447 --> 00:34:19,827 About a minute now, actually. 845 00:34:19,931 --> 00:34:21,757 Oh. Well, you know what that means. 846 00:34:21,862 --> 00:34:24,103 Ashley Andrea, you're a miracle maker. 847 00:34:24,206 --> 00:34:26,137 -[chuckling] -Say what now? 848 00:34:26,241 --> 00:34:28,482 It hasn't even been a year yet since she was born, 849 00:34:28,585 --> 00:34:30,275 and you've walked down the aisle 850 00:34:30,379 --> 00:34:32,379 -and you're about to. -ASHLEY: Well... 851 00:34:32,482 --> 00:34:34,688 Everything's working out the way it's supposed to. 852 00:34:34,793 --> 00:34:36,965 -[elevator bell dings] -[chuckles] 853 00:34:37,068 --> 00:34:39,103 Uh, there's my uncle. I got to run. 854 00:34:39,206 --> 00:34:40,793 Hey. Good seeing you. 855 00:34:40,896 --> 00:34:41,757 -[laughs] -Take care. -ALIX: All right. 856 00:34:41,862 --> 00:34:43,655 See you at the party. [giggles] 857 00:34:45,862 --> 00:34:47,172 What's going on over there? 858 00:34:48,172 --> 00:34:49,413 You see what I see? 859 00:34:50,724 --> 00:34:53,379 What would you like for me to see? 860 00:34:53,482 --> 00:34:55,447 Two people in love... 861 00:34:55,551 --> 00:34:57,793 [sighs] building a future together. 862 00:34:58,827 --> 00:35:02,517 But what I see is this force of nature... 863 00:35:02,620 --> 00:35:04,172 who helped a stranger deliver a baby 864 00:35:04,275 --> 00:35:06,448 under ridiculous circumstances. 865 00:35:06,551 --> 00:35:08,034 That baby is a reminder 866 00:35:08,137 --> 00:35:10,896 that Ashley and I still have a connection that... 867 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:12,827 we never fully explored. 868 00:35:14,689 --> 00:35:16,620 Wanting a child-free life 869 00:35:16,724 --> 00:35:19,103 does not make you a monster. 870 00:35:20,103 --> 00:35:22,034 You're not disappointed? 871 00:35:22,137 --> 00:35:24,724 I have never been disappointed in you. 872 00:35:24,827 --> 00:35:28,137 Because you never ignore Little Naomi's point of view. 873 00:35:29,172 --> 00:35:30,689 That voice 874 00:35:30,793 --> 00:35:34,103 that always pushes you to be the best you there is, 875 00:35:34,206 --> 00:35:36,689 that voice that points you to your truth, 876 00:35:36,793 --> 00:35:39,034 she got you here 877 00:35:39,137 --> 00:35:40,896 and she has never led you astray. 878 00:35:42,551 --> 00:35:44,517 But what about Jacob? 879 00:35:44,620 --> 00:35:46,413 He will try to wear me down on this, Mom. 880 00:35:46,517 --> 00:35:48,517 He knew when you married. 881 00:35:48,620 --> 00:35:51,103 [sighs] I never wanted children. 882 00:35:51,206 --> 00:35:52,862 End of story. 883 00:35:52,965 --> 00:35:55,241 -[phone buzzing] -[sniffles] 884 00:35:55,344 --> 00:35:56,482 Who is that from? 885 00:35:57,448 --> 00:35:59,172 My husband. 886 00:36:00,206 --> 00:36:03,413 It's decision day in my relationship, too. 887 00:36:05,206 --> 00:36:08,551 Well, what is the little Dani in your head telling you to do? 888 00:36:10,379 --> 00:36:12,448 Same thing she always says. 889 00:36:13,827 --> 00:36:16,000 "Hold on tight." 890 00:36:16,103 --> 00:36:18,275 Captioning sponsored by CBS 891 00:36:18,379 --> 00:36:20,068 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org