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I bought a condo.

It's time for me to own my independence.

Our kids happen to love each other.

We have to find a way to coexist

for Izaiah and Eva.

I have the BRCA gene.

Jacob, I am really considering a double mastectomy.

- I'm a model. - Yeah,

and as much as I love your body, baby,

I love who's inside of it more.

I am this body, and I'm not changing it.

Starting recording... now.

Okay, um... Would... Did... Would...

Bill? Are you okay?

Look, Bill, we can adjourn. I won't object.

- Is he having another stroke? - Oh, God, no. Please, no.

Look...

I am not having another stroke.

Okay? And don't let Mike leave.

- The deposition isn't finished. - It is absolutely finished

until we figure out what is happening to you.

Bill, I can do an assessment right now. It won't take long.

There's no need for all of that. Okay?

Like I told you, I'm fine.

Hayley, go tell Caroline to get Mike back in here, please.

- Go. - Bill, your hand.

You're all overreacting.

Okay, let's-let's just give them some space. Come on.

Are you experiencing any changes in your vision?

No.

You feel any weakness anywhere?

No.

Damn it.

How could I be so careless?

I should've forced him to go to the doctor weeks ago.

How long has he been having symptoms?

It's just been his hand. The tremors. I kept trying

- to tell him that... - Hayley, the last time

this happened, it was a sign that something worse was coming.

You were there. You know better.

Why do you think I'm kicking myself?

Look, we all know that your father is stubborn.

If Bill Hamilton doesn't want to do something, he won't.

So please, Naomi, don't lay into me right now.

Not when I'm this scared for him.

If he... Oh, my God.

Okay. Okay. Okay. It's okay.

He is with the best possible person right now.

Okay? Madison will take care of him.

You promise? He'll be okay?

I hope so.

Me, too.

♪ ♪

Thank you again for everything you did in my absence.

You kept the Dupree Heritage Foundation afloat

while I've focused on recovering.

Oh, yes, I would love a catch-up.

Okay. Okay. Bye-bye.

Well, look at that big, beautiful smile.

I am just so happy to see you back in your element.

It is the answer to all of my prayers.

Yours and mine.

With all the promises I made God about

what I would accomplish given a second lease on life,

I have a very long to-do list.

I thought I heard my eldest daughter's voice.

Oh, hi, Daddy.

Can I get you a glass of this dragon fruit lemonade?

Rowena has been having a field day with her juicer.

Rowena better be careful.

All this spoiling, and Kat will never leave.

I take it you haven't heard, then?

Heard what?

Kat's moving out. She bought a condo.

Don't make me change the locks on you.

I thought you were gonna relax.

I did. I took a nap. Mmm. So refreshed.

Uh-huh. You're probably buried in that phone

shopping for furniture for your new place.

Mm. Well,

what if that's my way of relaxing?

Sit.

Take a load off.

Yes, ma'am.

You know, I'm happy you came back, actually.

There's something I wanted to run by you.

Oh, did you get the new swatches from Alexandria?

No, this isn't business related. I wanted to apologize.

For what?

Well, it's not cool of me to suggest

that we use your experience to sell products.

That's mad exploitative,

and I'm sorry I didn't realize that sooner.

Girl, it's not that deep.

I love that you're constantly thinking of ways

to promote ChelseaKat.

- So you aren't offended? - No.

That idea was a hit and a miss,

but now we're thinking about how we can

honor first responders,

and that collab will be fire. I know it.

Well, damn, you're a hero and a saint all in one.

You should tell your story on social.

What is that... our last sexy photo shoot?

Uh, no.

Oh? Was it the one where we channeled all the colors

of the rainbow and you drizzled paint all over me?

Nah, Dani, this, uh...

That wasn't us.

Well, what was it?

'Cause I'm pretty sure I saw

a pair of glistening legs in stilettos.

Where are you coming from? You smell nice.

What are you hiding from me, Andre?

Baby, look, I can explain.

How is he?

Well, he needs to go to Garland,

but he's refusing to go in an ambulance.

How was the assessment? How worried should we be?

Go on, tell them.

He's not showing any signs of facial palsy

or problems with his motor control.

Okay, so it's not a stroke.

Well, I can't rule anything out right now,

but those symptoms are starting to subside.

Told you.

But you still have the tremor in your hand.

There's only so much I can assess visually.

Okay, look, this little shake could be nothing, all right?

I probably had too much caffeine

or I just got too worked up by Mike.

If this worsens, the hospital is the best place he can be.

Just come on, Dad. Just listen to her, please.

Yeah, Bill, just do what Madison says.

We all just want you to be okay.

Fine.

Okay. I'll call ahead and make sure they're ready for him.

Okay. All right. Come on, honey.

I'll be right behind you guys.

Okay.

Just hear me out.

When you encouraged me to use our platform for good

- after my kidnapping... - That was different.

Well, not really.

I was ready to throw in the influencer towel

and just withdraw from the world.

But a very wise person told me how important it is to use

my experience and my voice to advocate for women's safety.

And you did that.

You turned something terrible and traumatic

and channeled it into something positive,

just like Gran did when she encouraged women

to get their screenings.

You just proved my point.

I know it's a good cause.

I heard everything the doctor said

about needing more people on the organ donor registry,

and how people of color are underrepresented

on the organ list

and overrepresented on the wait list.

You know, I didn't know that matching with someone

with your background increases your chances

of getting a transplant, and most people don't.

You are the perfect person to shed a light on this.

I'm so happy you realize the significance.

Now, wait a minute.

Now, I agree it's a worthy cause

and that people should know the facts.

So, if you want to use ChelseaKat socials

to spread awareness, I'm all for it.

Okay. But why do I hear a "but" coming?

But I'm not gonna be the poster child

for that campaign. Leave me out of it.

It's the photojournalism series that I came across.

The photographer travels the globe

capturing women who've had mastectomies.

Some have had the reconstructive surgery,

and some of them haven't.

Hence, the very strategically placed

feather boa in this one.

Yeah.

Look at this one.

- They included their spouse. - Wow.

Each one is beautiful and unique.

Yeah. I agree.

They're all celebrating being alive and being sexy as hell,

regardless of what they've survived.

Hey, I... There's no agenda here.

You weren't even supposed to see me looking through these.

- Right. - I mean it.

Look, I know this is a... a delicate topic,

but I came across the series and I fell through a rabbit hole.

I'm even thinking about talking to Uncle Ted about it.

He and Carlton do a lot of reconstructive surgery, so

maybe they have some patients who'd be interested

in doing something like this with me.

You're just gonna bite off some other photographer's idea?

I'm considering how I can make something like this my own.

Dani, you know how much I love

empowering people through photos,

especially when they've survived something

- so life-altering. - I know you do,

and I love you for it.

But you weren't studying those pictures

and thinking about Ted's patients, Andre.

You were thinking about me and what I might go through.

Okay, and what if I just want to...

You should stop.

Because that's exactly what I don't want.

Vanessa didn't mention that Kat was still house hunting.

That's probably because

there wasn't a lot of hunting involved.

She picked out a place and jumped on it.

It happened very quickly.

And her offer was accepted that fast?

She's already under contract.

I thought Kat was a little nervous about living on her own.

Now she's moving at the speed of light?

Well, we were hoping we hadn't said anything

to make her feel unwelcome.

Oh, I'm sure it's nothing like that.

She said she realized she needs more independence.

Something tells me you're not buying

what your granddaughter's selling.

I had a feeling there was more to it, but I didn't want to pry.

What I noticed was she didn't mention Tomas at all.

Who knows how he feels about this.

Tomas is generally supportive of Kat.

Well, he could see this as another rejection.

Kat could be moving on,

preparing to be a bachelorette for the foreseeable future.

Or it could be the exact opposite,

and they're moving in together,

and Kat didn't want to share that part.

Which would make sense because she knows

the news would get right back to me.

I didn't do a really good job of covering my relief

when she turned down his proposal.

Well, I had the same reaction.

Even if Tomas were the perfect man,

Kat's had so much thrown at her lately.

This should be a period of finding that

still small voice to guide her.

I agree.

Our little hummingbird needs time to reflect.

Which isn't likely.

My daughter is about action even when it is sometimes impulsive.

I will go check on Kat and see what's making her restless.

Thank you both so much for everything you've done for her.

Of course.

- Bye, babe. Mm-hmm. - Love you, Daddy.

I think I will get some actual rest.

Wait, Kat, I want to be on the same page.

Like I said, you have my permission to post whatever.

PSA you want on our page. Just don't include me in it.

I feel like that's a fair compromise.

Well, you know, me posting some charts or

giving a random shout-out to the donor registry

won't change minds,

but if you and Eva would share your story,

it could really make a difference.

It's one thing to hear about people on the wait list,

but an entirely other thing to listen to those

who are directly impacted by it.

Eva would've died if you hadn't helped her.

I'm well aware of the choice I had to make for my dad's sake,

but I didn't do it to make it my cause or my identity,

and I damn sure didn't do it so that I could be

publicly associated with Eva. You have to realize that.

I do.

I just want to put this whole experience behind me.

Please, please don't ask me to do something

I'm uncomfortable with.

I won't.

There's been far too much of that going on recently.

Thank you.

But if you want to reach out to Eva

and try to convince her to tell her side of the story,

that's fine, but don't include me as her donor.

So you won't mind me reaching out to her?

You're not gonna start trash talking me

behind my back, right?

No. Any trash talk I have will be brought

- right to your front door. - Oh, thank you.

Oh.

What's wrong?

It's Naomi.

Dad is back in the hospital. Maybe another stroke.

Go.

Ugh. Crap. I have that meeting

with the regional buyer at Fen more's.

Don't worry, I'll handle it.

- Thanks. - Go check on your dad.

Thanks, Kat. I'll keep you posted.

So can we talk about this? Or do you need a minute?

You got a million of them?

Because I won't want to talk about it later either.

- Dani, be reasonable. - You first.

I am not a cancer patient, and I may never be.

There is no reason for either of us

to torture ourselves imagining the worst.

Baby, don't you see that I'm not imagining the worst?

Those photos are of women who have won.

They're-they're gorgeous. They're sexy as hell, radiant.

- And they're alive, Dani. - You know better than anyone

how an image can alter perception.

I don't want the way you see me to change,

especially over something that may never happen.

Cool. It hasn't.

It hasn't?

Then why haven't you touched me

since I walked through that door?

Baby, I was busy, and now we're arguing.

Well, I want you now.

- You? - I'll always want you.

Prove it.

Prove it more.

I am so sorry, baby. This might be important.

- I have to take it. - Yeah.

Hey, Naomi.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I am. I, um...

I can't say the same for Dad.

He's back at Garland. Could be another stroke.

What happened?

We were doing Madison's deposition, and

he started slurring his words,

so we brought him here to get checked out.

Chelsea's on her way here, too.

And Hayley?

She brought him in.

Okay, then. Keep me posted.

I will.

Wait. You aren't coming?

I am not. Thank you for letting me know, honey.

Okay. Bye.

- Is everything okay? - Uh...

Bill is back in the hospital.

Might have been another stroke.

Do you need to...

I am

exactly where I need to be.

I'm glad you texted. Was heading out to prep for a meeting.

Well, I am surprised to hear that you're back at work.

I thought you were gonna take some time for yourself.

I'm not. Not really.

Just handling something quick for Chelsea.

She's been really laying down the law.

Terrified that you're gonna come for her if I do too much.

Hell hath no fury like a worried parent. I'm glad she gets it.

- Mm-hmm. - Where is she, by the way?

Oh, she just left, not too long ago.

Naomi texted. Bill's in the hospital again.

Why? What happened?

You haven't heard from Aunt Dani?

No. Is it serious?

Well, I don't know the details, but they think.

Bill might've had another stroke.

- How is he? - He's in his room, resting.

He's with Hayley right now.

Yeah. We should have the results of his CT scan

and blood panel soon.

Okay. What happened?

We were in the middle of Madison's deposition,

and he just started stumbling over his words.

He was questioning me and became confused and slurred.

Like he did when he had his TIA last year.

Was it the stress of the case?

Could that have triggered it?

Well, Dad and Mike were going at it,

and he even alluded to the fact that

that could've been the issue.

I mean, could that be true, Madison?

Anything is possible at this stage.

If he did have a stroke, it seems to have been

a fairly mild one,

but that's not to be taken lightly.

Mild strokes and TIAs are usually warning signs

that something worse will follow.

- Oh, my gosh. - Well, but we're not there yet.

Okay? We'll have that conversation

if and when we need to.

Well, lucky he had a neurologist there at the right time.

Thank you, baby.

Hey, hey, hey, Hey.

They're worried about my brain.

You want to add my bones to the list?

I'm sorry, babe. I'm just so frustrated with myself.

I should've taken you to the hospital

at the first sign of the tremors being back.

No, come on, come on. That's not your fault.

And we still don't have any idea what's going on.

I'm your wife.

I should've insisted we get you checked out. I

guess I was just in denial.

I thought all of your medical issues were behind us.

Yeah. Yeah, you and me both.

Well, no more cheat days with Orphey Gene's biscuits

or working through dinner. I'm gonna...

I'm gonna prioritize my health and wellness even more.

You're going to follow Madison's instructions?

Mm-hmm. To the letter. Yeah. Whatever it takes,

so don't you worry.

You're gonna be stuck with me for a long, long time.

Oh. Hey. Whoa, there, tiger. Okay. Let me

- help you out with that. - Okay.

I just, I need you right now.

Maybe we should just

- slow down a little bit. - Mm-mmm.

Okay. Look, we have time.

There's no need to rush, baby.

What's the matter?

Nothing. We're just out of sync.

Is it because one of us isn't into it?

Come on, when have I ever not been attracted to you?

Well, maybe you're more affected by those pictures

than you want to admit.

Okay, that's definitely not it.

Maybe you're more bothered than you let on.

Using sex this time as a distraction

isn't gonna work for you.

That's what we've always been.

You are my "once in a while" man to clear my mind.

That phrase will have a very different meaning

if you're rejecting me now.

This isn't rejection. Dani, what is going on with you?

And now he's trying to psychoanalyze me.

I didn't realize that I was about to sleep with my sister.

You know what? Hey, fine, fine. Don't admit it.

I know this is all about Bill Hamilton anyway.

Are you kidding me?

I am not thinking about Bill when I'm in bed with you.

Yeah, that's kind of the whole point, Dani.

Sex with me was all about helping you figure out

a way to not think about Bill.

Isn't that what's happening right now?

Hey, Chelsea. Hey.

Oh, you didn't have to come, sweetheart.

I'm sure you were busy with work.

I'm never too busy for you,

especially under these circumstances.

Yeah, well,

I appreciate it, but it's really not that big a deal.

Feeling better already.

And we need to keep it that way.

I heard that this stroke, or whatever this thing is,

happened during Madison's deposition.

Have you thought about letting Naomi handle

- the case from here on out? - Oh, no, absolutely not.

I'm-I'm sorry. Look, it's not that I don't...

It's not that I don't trust your ability, sweetheart.

It's... Again, I'm better.

When it comes to dealing with Mike, okay?

Nothing's gonna stop me from tearing into that bastard.

Okay, but, Dad, this level of intensity may be

what caused this in the first place.

And, babe, we really need to allow the doctors to dictate

what you should and shouldn't focus on.

How about we just hold off on making

any major decisions until we get the facts? Sound good?

The scans came back and,

unfortunately, the CT was inconclusive.

What does that mean?

You weren't able to see anything significant?

It's ironic.

Sometimes, it takes a while for the effects of a stroke

to show on a CT scan, but that's okay.

I've scheduled you for an MRI, too. That should tell us more.

Good, because we need answers.

Yeah, as soon as possible. Yeah.

I want to get to the bottom of what's going on with me, so

my loved ones can rest easy.

If you want me to take you to the hospital to go see him,

just say that.

Hayley is Bill's wife.

She can worry about him. I am concentrating on you.

Or at least I'm trying to.

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate you staying here

with me instead of going to check on him,

but you got to admit there's a disconnect.

You know, it just seems like you're trying too hard.

Trying too hard?

Baby, I just don't want you to feel like

you have to prove yourself to me, okay? That's all I'm saying.

I'm not threatened by the fact that you still care about Bill.

It's baked into the cake at this point.

And I like the cake.

It's sweet and it's delicious.

You could've fooled me.

- Come on, Dani. - I am not going to apologize

for the fact that I want to connect with you through sex.

It is who we have always been. It's why we're together.

That might've been why we started out,

but it's not at all what connects us today.

- How could you say that? - I-I just don't want you

seeing me as a future cancer patient to cloud your vision.

Baby, what can I say to you to make you believe

that I don't see you that way?

It's what you can do because your actions,

or lack thereof right now, are much louder than your words.

You said you thought that I was trying

to prove something to you.

Well, I think maybe you need to prove something to me.

Did you want to go check on Aunt Dani?

I will call her later.

Right now, I am more interested

in talking to you about a major life decision you recently made,

which you did not inform your mother about.

- The condo? - Yes.

Kat, getting your first place, that's huge.

Congratulations, sweetie.

Thanks.

Seems like everything's working out.

I lived with the grands for the past few months

while they needed me,

and then, when it was time to move on,

the condo was still there. Just felt like fate.

Is that what happened?

You just wanted the condo before somebody else

snatched it up because, you know,

your grandparents weren't rushing you to leave.

Yeah. I didn't feel any pressure,

but it was time, you know?

But you didn't mention anything about

wanting a new place at the hospital.

Was there something specific that happened that sparked this?

Actually, it was you who lit a fire under me.

How?

Well, you said, in order to make my relationship work,

I need to learn to compromise.

Okay, so let me understand this.

You bought a condo for the sake of your relationship?

Did Tomas ask you to do this?

After I turned down his proposal,

I felt like I needed to do something big.

Something that said, "I do love you, even though

I'm not ready to walk down the aisle."

So how does buying a condo achieve this?

Well, I just put my money where my mouth is.

I got a place that we could live in together.

I'm meeting him halfway.

It's great to hear from you, too.

Of course.

I'll get back to you soon. Have a good rest of your day.

You will never guess who that was.

Okay, then why don't you tell me

while I continue to enjoy this glass of deliciousness.

Celia Dean. Remember her?

- Your former colleague? - Yes.

I was just reading an article about her

and the nonprofit consulting firm she founded.

- How is she? - She's doing well.

Her candidates all did great in their respective primaries.

That's wonderful. Is she in town?

Yes, she is, and she'd love to see us.

Oh.

Then we should do something special

and bring in a celebrity chef. What are her tastes?

Actually, she's offered to take us out.

Her treat.

Any particular reason?

She may be trying to woo me.

Excuse me?

For a position in her firm.

Don't tell me Celia's trying to lure you back

onto the campaign trail.

In a way, but not as a candidate.

Her chief strategy officer is resigning

to run for office himself.

And she wants you to step in for him?

She said she needs someone

with political savvy and connections.

Well, that certainly is you.

I was reading about the candidates her firm

supported during this last cycle.

Yeah, they're mainly local and down ballot races.

I see.

But it sounds demanding.

Oh, don't worry, my love.

Celia is willing to accept however much time

and energy I have to give,

and she's perfectly happy with me mentoring her candidates

on an informal basis.

Well, you have a wealth of knowledge

and experience to share.

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

I guess I'd better call Celia back.

So you bought a condo as a peace offering to Tomas?

We're not at war.

He's not angry that I turned down his proposal,

but I know he's hurt and embarrassed,

and I need to make it up to him.

So now you feel like you're in Tomas' debt

because you said no?

Mom, you're making it something it's not.

Shouldn't I care about how I affect my boyfriend?

Of course, but being considerate of his feelings

is not the same thing as being responsible for them.

You're the one who told me I should learn to compromise.

I don't understand where this is coming from.

Kat, Thomas is your first... everything.

You are learning in real time.

And "no" is a complete sentence,

and it doesn't need to be followed by a yes anywhere else.

That huge heart of yours means well,

but these types of decisions shouldn't be made

under this kind of pressure.

Like donating a liver to someone who hates you?

You can't compare what you did for Eva

to what you're attempting to do for Tomas.

Well, it doesn't even matter,

because he wasn't exactly overjoyed

at the idea of moving in together.

Well, I'm happy you're both here with me.

I'd be a terrified mess if I were alone.

Yeah. Dad's in good hands with Madison.

I know, but my mind just keeps wandering.

I almost lost Bill once.

I-I can't bear the thought of that happening again.

Or what? You'll take his money and run?

What? Of course not.

I-I just meant it'd be hard for me.

Oh, just on you, huh?

Chelsea, please. Now is not the time.

Listen, of course we all love your father in our own ways,

but I am with him day and night. He's my entire world.

Ever since the stroke, there's just been this

buzzing fear that something else was going to happen,

and just when I start to kill the noise, boom.

Well, maybe you should steal someone younger next time.

You know, there's no use in trying to connect with you.

You are just like your mother.

I am. And hopefully we can tag team you when she gets here.

She's coming?

Did you call her?

Yeah, I thought she'd want to know.

Great. Now, she can just swoop in

and act like the O.G. Mrs. Hamilton making a fuss

over someone who isn't hers.

Don't you think our dad would want to see

the mother of his children?

It doesn't matter. It's not like she has a choice.

Oh, whatever.

Somebody is gonna have to pinch me

because there is no way that you are seriously

doubting whether I'm still into you.

Don't act like it's so far-fetched.

You spent half of the afternoon scouring

these photos and now you won't make love to me.

Dani, listen to me.

There is nothing you could do to ever make me

desire you any less. Ever.

I wish I could believe that.

So do I. Because then, maybe you would take another look

into your options out there with this BRCA gene,

and you would make an informed decision.

But it's on me to decide.

Of course it is. Okay? This is, this is your body, baby.

I just need to know...

Dani, I need to know if you're, if you're basing this

on some assumption that I'm gonna lose interest in you.

How can you speak so confidently

about something you've never been through before?

Because I love what's inside of you.

Oh, Andre.

And as far as I'm concerned, damn it, if it's gonna

keep you here longer, it's worth looking into.

Tomas is

all in his head about it being my condo instead of ours.

I mean, legally, it is mine, but that doesn't mean

we can't share it and make it our own.

Sounds like both of you still need time

to think about this.

It's just that, he insisted that he pay rent

if he stays there.

And you have a problem with that, Kat?

I said I didn't, but I just don't understand

why he needs to make the sacrifice.

Why can't he just let me handle this?

Because living together needs to be decided

with careful thought and consideration

for it to work for both of you.

Not because you're trying to not have him be upset with you,

and not because you're reacting to Chelsea and Madison.

And if paying his way means that much...

Let him.

It's not all on you.

Just when I thought I was doing the right thing.

You may be an adult with your own path to follow,

but I have lived, too.

I am here to help you navigate any hard decisions.

I know.

As you always are.

I have never been more glad to be wrong.

You did not have a stroke.

- Oh, thank God. - You hear that, babe?

That is wonderful news.

I tried to tell you.

Okay, so you were right this time.

One day, you're gonna learn to trust the instincts

of your wise and insightful father.

Mm-hmm. Okay, so what was it, then?

Something must've caused the tremors

- and-and the speech problems. - Was it another TIA?

That's the most likely explanation at this point.

I can't say it definitively, though.

Okay, so then, are we-we free to leave?

I want to get this one in bed and away from any

negative stressors and focus on his recovery.

Not quite yet.

I'm not discharging you until

I get a thorough look at your blood work.

Okay, uh, so, what... you have an idea

of what could've caused all this?

In looking through your chart,

I remember the panel we did

at the beginning of the year.

There were some unusual results.

Low carbon dioxide levels. Your electrolytes were off.

- You remember? - Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Yeah, and we've done a complete overhaul on his lifestyle since.

Yeah, we have. And all those issues seemed to,

I don't know, resolve on their own.

Except maybe they haven't.

I have to consider every possible factor here.

And trust me, Bill, you want to know

what's happening inside your body.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, you got a point.

Symptoms don't just exist without a cause.

But don't worry, I will get to the bottom of this.

I understand why you feel the way you do.

Yeah?

You endured terrible grief

when your parents passed,

and I'm sure that you never, ever

want to feel that way again, but, baby,

I can't-I can't think about this right now.

I can't think about the possibility of getting cancer.

It's too overwhelming.

Okay. Okay.

Really?

Yeah.

I'm gonna tell you this as many times as I have to.

Now, I am in this, Dani Dupree,

and we will manage it together. Okay?

We might've been smashed out of our minds when we made vows,

but I intend to keep each one of them.

Come here.

You amaze me.

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