1 00:00:05,517 --> 00:00:07,275 But you looked so hot running down that field 2 00:00:07,379 --> 00:00:09,655 with those flags flying from your belt. 3 00:00:09,758 --> 00:00:12,655 It was the flags you were supposed to grab, not me. 4 00:00:12,758 --> 00:00:14,310 Oh, like this? 5 00:00:19,172 --> 00:00:21,034 Huh, look at that. 6 00:00:21,137 --> 00:00:22,896 MARTIN: What is this? 7 00:00:23,931 --> 00:00:26,689 -Did you do all of this? -I did. 8 00:00:26,793 --> 00:00:28,758 Samantha, this is beautiful. 9 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:31,689 Uh, I know June hasn't had a real home in years, 10 00:00:31,793 --> 00:00:33,310 and I just wanted to make sure 11 00:00:33,413 --> 00:00:35,310 it was a nice Thanksgiving for her. 12 00:00:35,413 --> 00:00:37,172 Aw, come over here! 13 00:00:37,275 --> 00:00:38,620 Uh, ew! 14 00:00:38,724 --> 00:00:41,137 Showers before hugs. 15 00:00:41,241 --> 00:00:43,000 Yeah, yeah, fair enough, yeah. 16 00:00:43,103 --> 00:00:44,379 -Oh! -Ew! 17 00:00:44,482 --> 00:00:45,896 [laughs] 18 00:00:47,379 --> 00:00:48,413 Parents. 19 00:00:53,586 --> 00:00:56,793 I am so glad you suggested coming here for dinner. 20 00:00:56,896 --> 00:01:00,448 So many new takes on the traditional Thanksgiving menu. 21 00:01:00,551 --> 00:01:02,586 Yeah, well, I'm glad you were up for it. 22 00:01:02,689 --> 00:01:04,516 And this way we can focus on one another 23 00:01:04,620 --> 00:01:06,620 instead of spending the whole day cooking and cleaning. 24 00:01:06,724 --> 00:01:09,827 Oh, how you spoil me, Bill Hamilton. 25 00:01:09,931 --> 00:01:12,000 Aw. Today and forever. 26 00:01:12,103 --> 00:01:15,379 Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, happy Thanksgiving. 27 00:01:15,482 --> 00:01:18,033 And a wonderful Thanksgiving to you, too, Eugene. 28 00:01:18,137 --> 00:01:19,241 Happy Thanksgiving. 29 00:01:19,344 --> 00:01:21,068 Allow me to escort you both to the table? 30 00:01:21,172 --> 00:01:22,448 Please. 31 00:01:26,862 --> 00:01:29,517 Why in the world would the Duprees be here? 32 00:01:29,620 --> 00:01:31,724 Don't they have a chef at home who could whip up 33 00:01:31,827 --> 00:01:32,896 a feast for them? 34 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:34,206 Yeah, but they always give Rowena 35 00:01:34,310 --> 00:01:36,378 Thanksgiving Day off to be with her own family. 36 00:01:36,482 --> 00:01:39,103 You know, coming here to the club is their tradition. 37 00:01:40,103 --> 00:01:41,310 What's the matter, love? 38 00:01:42,137 --> 00:01:45,551 I was just thinking, we're such a smaller group this year. 39 00:01:45,655 --> 00:01:49,103 Yes, but for the best possible reasons. 40 00:01:50,137 --> 00:01:52,551 Our grandchildren have all found love. 41 00:01:52,655 --> 00:01:54,586 Just one more thing to be thankful for. 42 00:01:55,586 --> 00:01:57,344 Last Thanksgiving, I wasn't 43 00:01:57,448 --> 00:02:00,413 fully divorced, so you and I couldn't spend it here. 44 00:02:00,517 --> 00:02:01,551 But now we can. 45 00:02:01,655 --> 00:02:03,000 And that's what counts. 46 00:02:03,103 --> 00:02:06,586 Bill, you knew that your ex and her family 47 00:02:06,689 --> 00:02:09,517 would be here, and you brought me here anyway? 48 00:02:09,620 --> 00:02:11,000 Why would you do that? 49 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:14,068 And what are you thinking now? 50 00:02:14,172 --> 00:02:16,965 Oh, I was thinking... 51 00:02:17,068 --> 00:02:20,689 the things to be grateful for are piling up. 52 00:02:20,793 --> 00:02:23,379 Thankfully, uh, Bill is our former son-in-law, 53 00:02:23,482 --> 00:02:27,517 and he is sitting way over there and not over here. 54 00:02:31,793 --> 00:02:33,034 VERNON: Hmm. 55 00:02:33,137 --> 00:02:36,344 Happy Thanksgiving, Izaiah. You're looking dapper. 56 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:38,793 -Have a seat. -Thank you. Thank you. 57 00:02:38,896 --> 00:02:40,586 Happy Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Dupree. 58 00:02:40,689 --> 00:02:42,517 -I appreciate the invite. -VERNON: Please. 59 00:02:42,620 --> 00:02:45,862 Just call us Anita and Vernon. 60 00:02:46,862 --> 00:02:49,827 Honestly, Hayley, I didn't realize it'd be such an issue. 61 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,000 You've been living behind these gates nearly a year now. 62 00:02:53,103 --> 00:02:54,620 We've managed to coexist. 63 00:02:56,448 --> 00:02:59,724 Okay, if you're uncomfortable, we can go somewhere else. 64 00:03:01,241 --> 00:03:04,758 It's fine. We're here now. 65 00:03:04,862 --> 00:03:06,724 Might as well stay. 66 00:03:10,827 --> 00:03:13,413 ♪ ♪ 67 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:43,000 -♪ -[indistinct chatter] 68 00:03:46,448 --> 00:03:49,275 Mm! It smells incredible in here. 69 00:03:49,379 --> 00:03:51,413 Like, extra incredible. 70 00:03:51,517 --> 00:03:55,448 That is Orphey Gene's famous fried turkey. 71 00:03:55,551 --> 00:03:56,930 If your mouth is watering now, 72 00:03:57,034 --> 00:03:59,379 your taste buds are gonna be dancing in a minute. 73 00:03:59,482 --> 00:04:01,965 I guarantee it's the best you've ever had. 74 00:04:02,068 --> 00:04:04,793 I don't think I've ever had fried turkey. 75 00:04:04,896 --> 00:04:06,724 Oh, well, you're in for a treat, then. 76 00:04:06,827 --> 00:04:08,172 I'm stoked to be spending 77 00:04:08,275 --> 00:04:10,965 our first Thanksgiving together anywhere. 78 00:04:11,068 --> 00:04:13,793 And I also get that this is a tough day for you. 79 00:04:13,896 --> 00:04:15,965 Your first Thanksgiving without Nicole. 80 00:04:18,586 --> 00:04:21,896 Nicole, I'm sure you've met Jacob's brother, Izaiah. 81 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:24,103 Yes, we met way back. 82 00:04:24,206 --> 00:04:26,448 My kids told me that they ran into you. 83 00:04:26,551 --> 00:04:28,172 -Thank you. -Yeah. 84 00:04:28,275 --> 00:04:29,310 It's good to have you 85 00:04:29,413 --> 00:04:31,448 -back again. -Oh, thank you. Thank you. 86 00:04:31,551 --> 00:04:33,206 Will Martin and Kat be here? 87 00:04:33,310 --> 00:04:36,965 Uh, no, Martin is, uh, celebrating Thanksgiving at home 88 00:04:37,068 --> 00:04:39,551 with his family, and Kat is out of town with her boyfriend. 89 00:04:39,655 --> 00:04:41,344 Yeah, Tomas. 90 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:43,241 He helped me with my employment contract. 91 00:04:43,344 --> 00:04:44,551 Seems like a nice guy. 92 00:04:44,655 --> 00:04:46,896 Kat is fond of him. 93 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:49,206 Will Vanessa be joining us? 94 00:04:49,310 --> 00:04:51,034 No, she told me to tell you thank you 95 00:04:51,137 --> 00:04:52,931 for thinking about her, but she did make other plans. 96 00:04:53,034 --> 00:04:54,034 ANITA: Oh, okay. 97 00:04:54,137 --> 00:04:55,965 Well, I'm glad she won't be alone 98 00:04:56,068 --> 00:04:57,689 her first Thanksgiving without Doug. 99 00:04:57,793 --> 00:04:58,793 Where are the twins? 100 00:04:58,896 --> 00:05:00,517 They didn't come home from Banneker? 101 00:05:00,620 --> 00:05:03,482 She went up there to have an early Thanksgiving with them, 102 00:05:03,586 --> 00:05:04,896 but she is back now. 103 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,689 Well, I should have known not to worry about 104 00:05:06,793 --> 00:05:08,551 Vanessa's social calendar. 105 00:05:08,655 --> 00:05:11,137 She has so many clients and connections. 106 00:05:11,241 --> 00:05:14,172 I'm sure she was just swatting away all kinds of invitations. 107 00:05:14,275 --> 00:05:15,758 [chuckles] 108 00:05:20,068 --> 00:05:21,344 Hello? 109 00:05:23,241 --> 00:05:24,172 Well. 110 00:05:24,275 --> 00:05:26,448 Your timing is impeccable. 111 00:05:26,551 --> 00:05:28,724 Dinner's almost ready. 112 00:05:28,827 --> 00:05:32,241 And this Riesling is perfectly chilled. 113 00:05:33,551 --> 00:05:35,655 When you invited me to eat with you at Uptown, 114 00:05:35,758 --> 00:05:38,344 I assumed we'd have a room full of company. 115 00:05:38,448 --> 00:05:40,862 Uptown is closed for the holiday. 116 00:05:42,965 --> 00:05:45,379 It just seemed like such a waste to have 117 00:05:45,482 --> 00:05:48,275 that big, beautiful kitchen go unused. 118 00:05:49,379 --> 00:05:50,517 So I spoke to the owner. 119 00:05:50,620 --> 00:05:52,931 -A friend of yours? -No doubt. 120 00:05:53,931 --> 00:05:55,862 And today we have the whole place to ourselves. 121 00:05:55,965 --> 00:05:57,068 Impressive. 122 00:05:58,103 --> 00:05:59,862 Well, you've been hinting that you wanted 123 00:05:59,965 --> 00:06:01,862 to sample my cooking, so... 124 00:06:02,827 --> 00:06:04,724 ...today is your lucky day. 125 00:06:04,827 --> 00:06:08,896 Joey Armstrong, you are one man who never ceases to amaze me. 126 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:10,344 That's the idea. 127 00:06:18,689 --> 00:06:20,758 I could have sworn I saw the slivered almonds in here. 128 00:06:20,862 --> 00:06:22,379 Oh, I put them in the cabinet. 129 00:06:22,482 --> 00:06:24,241 I had to sneak a few before you put them all 130 00:06:24,344 --> 00:06:26,137 in the green bean casserole. 131 00:06:27,206 --> 00:06:29,275 -Oh, I see them. -Yeah. 132 00:06:29,379 --> 00:06:31,551 Oh, I left the casserole for last. 133 00:06:31,655 --> 00:06:34,931 But I promise it'll be ready the same time the turkey's done. 134 00:06:35,034 --> 00:06:38,068 -Oh! -I miss cooking with you. 135 00:06:38,172 --> 00:06:39,724 It brings back so many memories. 136 00:06:39,827 --> 00:06:41,724 -It does, doesn't it? -Yeah. 137 00:06:41,827 --> 00:06:44,310 Now we get to make new ones. 138 00:06:44,413 --> 00:06:47,793 Your first Thanksgiving hosting in your own place. 139 00:06:47,896 --> 00:06:50,965 Yeah, I'm excited about it. I am glad 140 00:06:51,068 --> 00:06:52,931 it is just the two of us and Mona. 141 00:06:53,034 --> 00:06:55,172 She'll forgive me for any snafus. 142 00:06:55,275 --> 00:06:56,793 Eh, I don't think there'll be any. 143 00:06:56,896 --> 00:06:59,586 All those Friendsgiving dinners you've had over the years. 144 00:06:59,689 --> 00:07:02,241 You've got more experience than you think. 145 00:07:02,344 --> 00:07:03,620 Thanks, Mom. 146 00:07:03,724 --> 00:07:06,137 Aunt Nicole, these are for your tree. 147 00:07:07,172 --> 00:07:09,275 The holidays are upon us, aren't they? 148 00:07:09,379 --> 00:07:10,862 Thank you, sweetheart. 149 00:07:10,965 --> 00:07:13,793 Izaiah, so glad you could make it. 150 00:07:13,896 --> 00:07:15,448 It's great to see you. 151 00:07:15,551 --> 00:07:18,379 Bro, I'm glad you came. 152 00:07:18,482 --> 00:07:19,931 You look good, man. 153 00:07:20,034 --> 00:07:21,275 Well, thank you, big bro. 154 00:07:21,379 --> 00:07:23,620 It's nice to have a place to hang today. 155 00:07:23,724 --> 00:07:26,413 Excuse me, I'm gonna go check in with my dad real quick, okay? 156 00:07:28,586 --> 00:07:31,344 Happy Thanksgiving, Dad, Hayley. 157 00:07:32,517 --> 00:07:34,172 Hey, baby. 158 00:07:34,275 --> 00:07:36,172 -You look especially radiant. -Thank you. 159 00:07:36,275 --> 00:07:39,275 Must be because I have so much to be thankful for. 160 00:07:39,379 --> 00:07:40,896 Well, as do I. 161 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:42,344 Starting with you and your sister. 162 00:07:42,448 --> 00:07:44,724 Since this is the day for it, 163 00:07:44,827 --> 00:07:46,827 I will say I am grateful for your improved health 164 00:07:46,931 --> 00:07:48,206 since you've been out of the hospital. 165 00:07:48,310 --> 00:07:51,275 Well, that's all Hayley's doing. 166 00:07:51,379 --> 00:07:53,689 She keeps such a close eye on my diet. 167 00:07:53,793 --> 00:07:57,172 Only because I want you around for a long, long time, Bill. 168 00:07:57,275 --> 00:07:59,448 Well, Chelsea and I really do appreciate 169 00:07:59,551 --> 00:08:00,620 you looking out for him. 170 00:08:00,724 --> 00:08:03,482 Thank you for saying that, Naomi. 171 00:08:03,586 --> 00:08:05,482 Well, I'd better get back. 172 00:08:05,586 --> 00:08:07,586 Seems like a much smaller gathering than usual. 173 00:08:07,689 --> 00:08:11,034 It is. You know, Chelsea's with Madison and her family. 174 00:08:11,137 --> 00:08:14,275 Kat is with Tomas, Martin's family's doing their own thing. 175 00:08:14,379 --> 00:08:16,586 And, of course, Mom and Andre are still in honeymoon mode. 176 00:08:16,689 --> 00:08:19,000 Yeah, well, I know they're back from L.A. 177 00:08:19,103 --> 00:08:21,068 I ran into your mom here yesterday. 178 00:08:21,172 --> 00:08:22,551 Yeah, they're back. They just wanted 179 00:08:22,655 --> 00:08:24,137 to keep to themselves today. 180 00:08:24,241 --> 00:08:26,448 Same as us when we were newlyweds. 181 00:08:26,551 --> 00:08:29,241 Well, we still are, sweetheart. We still are. 182 00:08:32,517 --> 00:08:34,586 I did not mean to sleep that long. 183 00:08:34,688 --> 00:08:36,931 Must still be on L.A. time. 184 00:08:38,724 --> 00:08:40,068 Uh, wife, what are you doing? 185 00:08:40,172 --> 00:08:41,586 Isn't it obvious? 186 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:43,136 It's Thanksgiving! 187 00:08:43,241 --> 00:08:45,172 I'm cooking! 188 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:46,655 You know how? 189 00:08:57,689 --> 00:08:58,586 TYRELL: When are we eating? 190 00:08:58,689 --> 00:09:02,517 Um, the turkey has another hour, 191 00:09:02,620 --> 00:09:04,103 and the bourbon-glazed ham is 15 minutes. 192 00:09:04,206 --> 00:09:05,482 Okay, so, 193 00:09:05,586 --> 00:09:09,137 we'll need, what, about an hour to eat and clean up? 194 00:09:09,241 --> 00:09:10,931 Are you literally counting down the minutes 195 00:09:11,034 --> 00:09:13,103 before you can ditch us and hang out with your girlfriend? 196 00:09:13,206 --> 00:09:14,551 Come on, Dad. 197 00:09:14,655 --> 00:09:16,206 This is the only way we get to see each other 198 00:09:16,310 --> 00:09:19,448 since her parents made her go to the holiday brunch. 199 00:09:19,551 --> 00:09:21,275 [knock at door] 200 00:09:21,379 --> 00:09:22,586 That'll be June. 201 00:09:22,689 --> 00:09:24,000 All right. 202 00:09:25,310 --> 00:09:27,068 Tyrell, 203 00:09:27,172 --> 00:09:28,896 this is your first Thanksgiving 204 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,517 with your mom in a long time, 205 00:09:30,620 --> 00:09:32,137 and your last one we'll have together 206 00:09:32,241 --> 00:09:33,620 before you go off to college. 207 00:09:33,724 --> 00:09:37,724 So try not to hurry and rush the moment, okay? 208 00:09:42,275 --> 00:09:44,896 Look, guys, June brought a sweet potato pie 209 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:46,862 over from Orphey Gene's for dessert. 210 00:09:46,965 --> 00:09:49,034 How thoughtful. Thank you so much. 211 00:09:49,137 --> 00:09:51,206 I'll go put this in the kitchen. 212 00:09:52,379 --> 00:09:55,689 Hi, Tyrell. I pray everything is well. 213 00:09:55,793 --> 00:09:57,896 Yeah, everything's okay. 214 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:00,034 Happy Thanksgiving. 215 00:10:00,137 --> 00:10:01,482 Oh, here. 216 00:10:06,620 --> 00:10:08,827 So it's not the Thanksgiving 217 00:10:08,931 --> 00:10:10,655 either one of us is used to having. 218 00:10:10,758 --> 00:10:13,241 But let's make it a new kind of Thanksgiving. 219 00:10:13,344 --> 00:10:15,482 Tell me something about you I don't know. 220 00:10:15,586 --> 00:10:17,379 Like what? 221 00:10:17,482 --> 00:10:18,965 Like, I didn't know you were 222 00:10:19,068 --> 00:10:21,551 a basketball fan until you told me the other day. 223 00:10:21,655 --> 00:10:22,758 Did you grow up playing? 224 00:10:22,862 --> 00:10:26,103 No, my big dream was ice skating. 225 00:10:26,206 --> 00:10:29,206 -No way. -I loved the Olympics. 226 00:10:29,310 --> 00:10:31,206 Like, I would try to recreate all the jumps 227 00:10:31,310 --> 00:10:33,793 -and spins in our living room. -Mm. 228 00:10:33,896 --> 00:10:36,275 One time, I knocked over this table lamp, 229 00:10:36,379 --> 00:10:37,965 and Alan got so mad. 230 00:10:38,068 --> 00:10:40,172 So that was the end of that. 231 00:10:40,275 --> 00:10:41,758 But Mama took the hit, 232 00:10:41,862 --> 00:10:44,586 and she got me to some classes at the local skating rink. 233 00:10:44,689 --> 00:10:47,344 And, uh, I ate it up. 234 00:10:47,448 --> 00:10:49,586 You know, I can actually picture that. 235 00:10:49,689 --> 00:10:52,344 Little Eva all bundled up on the ice. 236 00:10:52,448 --> 00:10:53,655 How far did you take it? 237 00:10:55,068 --> 00:10:57,034 Um, I dropped it after a while. 238 00:10:57,137 --> 00:10:59,620 Um, it gets to the point where it's all or nothing. 239 00:10:59,724 --> 00:11:03,689 Yeah, probably pretty expensive, too, huh? 240 00:11:03,793 --> 00:11:05,137 Dana probably didn't have the time 241 00:11:05,241 --> 00:11:07,620 or the money to support your interest in it. 242 00:11:08,620 --> 00:11:10,137 Dad, it's fine. 243 00:11:10,241 --> 00:11:13,275 I was no Starr Andrews on the ice. 244 00:11:13,379 --> 00:11:16,206 Sorry I'm late, you two. 245 00:11:16,310 --> 00:11:20,413 Everybody was going over the river and through the woods 246 00:11:20,517 --> 00:11:23,620 at the exact same moment. 247 00:11:23,724 --> 00:11:24,862 No worries. 248 00:11:24,965 --> 00:11:26,344 Traffic is a bear. 249 00:11:26,448 --> 00:11:28,896 Eva and I were just catching up. Well, we were actually 250 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:32,206 talking about things that we missed out on, huh? 251 00:11:32,310 --> 00:11:35,862 Hmm. Like holiday celebrations as a family. 252 00:11:35,965 --> 00:11:39,482 Don't worry, we're making up for lost time now. 253 00:11:39,586 --> 00:11:42,724 We've gone over this a few times, Andre. 254 00:11:42,827 --> 00:11:44,793 After my career, I raised a family. 255 00:11:44,896 --> 00:11:46,482 I can cook. 256 00:11:46,586 --> 00:11:48,793 I know you can make an omelet. 257 00:11:48,896 --> 00:11:50,172 Ah! 258 00:11:50,275 --> 00:11:52,103 But doesn't your family go to the country club 259 00:11:52,206 --> 00:11:54,137 every year for Thanksgiving? 260 00:11:54,241 --> 00:11:56,034 I remember going when I was younger 261 00:11:56,137 --> 00:11:58,379 with my Uncle Ted and Aunt Nicole. 262 00:11:58,482 --> 00:12:02,689 Have you ever actually roasted a turkey or made a whole feast? 263 00:12:02,793 --> 00:12:05,241 Okay, this will be the first time, 264 00:12:05,344 --> 00:12:08,275 but I got very detailed instructions from Rowena. 265 00:12:08,379 --> 00:12:10,379 -Mm. -How hard can it be, really? 266 00:12:11,068 --> 00:12:14,172 I don't know, but, hey, I'm all in to pitch in. 267 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,793 Um, I can start by washing some dishes. 268 00:12:16,896 --> 00:12:19,310 Oh, honey, we don't wash dishes by hand. 269 00:12:19,413 --> 00:12:21,241 We use that shiny appliance over there. 270 00:12:24,103 --> 00:12:26,793 Oh, so the dishwasher is the dishwasher, okay. 271 00:12:26,896 --> 00:12:28,379 My hubby's clever. 272 00:12:28,482 --> 00:12:29,689 [chuckles] 273 00:12:31,413 --> 00:12:33,206 Now what are we doing? 274 00:12:33,310 --> 00:12:34,344 I'm rinsing the bowl. 275 00:12:35,344 --> 00:12:36,758 We don't rinse, either. 276 00:12:36,862 --> 00:12:39,000 My buddy Cascade handles all that mess. 277 00:12:39,965 --> 00:12:41,344 [Andre chuckles] Okay. 278 00:12:42,896 --> 00:12:46,655 So I have time for more important tasks. 279 00:12:46,758 --> 00:12:47,965 Like this. 280 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:52,586 Okay. All right. 281 00:12:52,689 --> 00:12:54,896 Let's try this. 282 00:13:00,758 --> 00:13:02,034 Voilà. 283 00:13:05,724 --> 00:13:07,517 Thank you, Cascade. 284 00:13:10,793 --> 00:13:12,862 -Wait, something's boiling. -My blood, 285 00:13:12,965 --> 00:13:14,344 when you kiss me like that. 286 00:13:14,448 --> 00:13:16,344 -No, something on the stove. -[gasps] Oh, no. 287 00:13:16,448 --> 00:13:18,620 Uh... 288 00:13:22,034 --> 00:13:24,172 Oh, that was a close one. 289 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:27,344 No more distractions. Keep loading those dishes. 290 00:13:27,448 --> 00:13:28,379 Yes, ma'am! 291 00:13:28,482 --> 00:13:31,000 [chuckles] Yes, ma'am. Um... 292 00:13:32,448 --> 00:13:34,000 You know, 293 00:13:34,103 --> 00:13:36,793 I still remember when my granny got her first dishwasher. 294 00:13:36,896 --> 00:13:40,103 Yeah, she used the bottom rack to store her pots and pans. 295 00:13:40,206 --> 00:13:41,689 She used the top for drying her dishes 296 00:13:41,793 --> 00:13:43,551 that she'd already washed by hand. 297 00:13:45,068 --> 00:13:46,758 I actually snapped a black and white photo 298 00:13:46,862 --> 00:13:48,517 of her non-traditional dishwasher use. 299 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,931 I won first place at the church fair that year. 300 00:13:51,034 --> 00:13:52,862 So Granny never ran the dishwasher? 301 00:13:52,965 --> 00:13:54,551 Uh... 302 00:13:57,862 --> 00:13:59,931 She came around eventually. 303 00:14:00,034 --> 00:14:01,793 Even taught me the proper way to load it. 304 00:14:01,896 --> 00:14:04,344 But for years, she was convinced that 305 00:14:04,448 --> 00:14:06,827 nothing could wash her dishes like she could. 306 00:14:06,931 --> 00:14:08,517 Well, there is nothing like Granny's love. 307 00:14:08,620 --> 00:14:10,379 But I can't imagine being stuck at a sink 308 00:14:10,482 --> 00:14:11,827 washing dishes all day. 309 00:14:11,931 --> 00:14:15,310 I use every shortcut at my disposal. 310 00:14:17,310 --> 00:14:18,517 [clears throat] 311 00:14:18,620 --> 00:14:20,034 -Yeah. -Okay. 312 00:14:21,241 --> 00:14:22,275 So... 313 00:14:22,379 --> 00:14:24,551 [laughs] You can do it. 314 00:14:24,655 --> 00:14:27,172 All right. Place this here... 315 00:14:33,034 --> 00:14:34,068 There. 316 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:37,310 Dishes done. Next? 317 00:14:38,310 --> 00:14:39,344 Next what? 318 00:14:39,448 --> 00:14:40,965 Give me something to julienne. 319 00:14:41,068 --> 00:14:43,137 To blanch or to braise. 320 00:14:43,241 --> 00:14:44,965 How do you know these words? 321 00:14:45,068 --> 00:14:47,379 You hang around some of the best chefs in the world 322 00:14:47,482 --> 00:14:49,793 after fashion shows and you learn a few things. 323 00:14:49,896 --> 00:14:51,379 And because I can cook. 324 00:14:51,482 --> 00:14:52,827 Yes, you can. 325 00:14:54,344 --> 00:14:56,517 I mean, I can cookcook. In the kitchen. 326 00:14:56,620 --> 00:14:59,413 Oh. Well, the more the merrier. 327 00:14:59,517 --> 00:15:01,068 The turkey's in the oven, but everything else 328 00:15:01,172 --> 00:15:02,689 -is up for grabs. -Okay, so, 329 00:15:02,793 --> 00:15:03,862 what are my options? 330 00:15:03,965 --> 00:15:05,586 Well, I decided to keep the menu simple. 331 00:15:05,689 --> 00:15:07,758 So candied yams, 332 00:15:07,862 --> 00:15:09,275 cornbread, dressing, 333 00:15:09,379 --> 00:15:11,344 collards, sweet potato pie. 334 00:15:11,448 --> 00:15:14,000 -Dani... -And love. 335 00:15:15,689 --> 00:15:18,310 All right, for you, 336 00:15:18,413 --> 00:15:21,793 I have spatchcocked the turkey, 337 00:15:21,896 --> 00:15:26,000 prepared pommes duchesse, oyster stuffing... 338 00:15:27,413 --> 00:15:29,206 ...and a pumpkin brûlée for dessert. 339 00:15:34,172 --> 00:15:36,000 Those aren't tears, are they? 340 00:15:37,275 --> 00:15:39,689 It's... it's just been a while since anyone 341 00:15:39,793 --> 00:15:42,137 went to this much effort to make me happy. 342 00:15:43,172 --> 00:15:44,068 How long? 343 00:15:44,172 --> 00:15:46,068 I can't remember the last time. 344 00:15:48,206 --> 00:15:50,586 Well, that is a crime. 345 00:15:52,620 --> 00:15:55,241 You do realize the only reason I waited is because 346 00:15:55,344 --> 00:15:57,517 I knew you were still grieving, right? 347 00:15:58,655 --> 00:15:59,931 I never want to pressure you. 348 00:16:01,689 --> 00:16:03,275 I'm grateful you're in my life. 349 00:16:04,310 --> 00:16:07,103 And Thanksgiving seemed like the perfect excuse 350 00:16:07,206 --> 00:16:08,793 to pull out all the stops. 351 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:12,000 But if it were up to me... 352 00:16:14,068 --> 00:16:15,758 ...every day would be a holiday. 353 00:16:22,655 --> 00:16:24,103 Thank you. 354 00:16:24,206 --> 00:16:25,482 [chuckles] 355 00:16:25,586 --> 00:16:27,689 -What's so funny? -Um... 356 00:16:27,793 --> 00:16:29,344 Chelsea is spending Thanksgiving 357 00:16:29,448 --> 00:16:31,000 with her girlfriend's family. 358 00:16:31,103 --> 00:16:33,793 Madison and her mom have been estranged, 359 00:16:33,896 --> 00:16:35,655 but my ever-optimistic sister 360 00:16:35,758 --> 00:16:37,689 is pushing for them to make things work. 361 00:16:38,965 --> 00:16:41,344 A lot of parent-kid tiffs happening these days, huh? 362 00:16:41,448 --> 00:16:44,482 Anyway, turns out Madison's mom is vegan. 363 00:16:44,586 --> 00:16:47,241 They are eating cauliflower steak right now. 364 00:16:47,344 --> 00:16:49,931 That seems like a contradiction in terms. 365 00:16:50,034 --> 00:16:51,965 -[laughter] -Mashed rutabaga 366 00:16:52,068 --> 00:16:53,896 with dairy-free cheese sauce 367 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,620 and a kale and beet salad. 368 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:59,862 The things we do for love. 369 00:16:59,965 --> 00:17:01,862 -[laughter] -But you gotta give her credit. 370 00:17:01,965 --> 00:17:04,172 She's got the strength of her convictions. 371 00:17:04,275 --> 00:17:05,619 Agreed. 372 00:17:05,723 --> 00:17:07,413 I am very proud of our granddaughter 373 00:17:07,517 --> 00:17:09,964 for putting her taste buds where her mouth is. 374 00:17:10,068 --> 00:17:11,378 Or something like that. 375 00:17:11,482 --> 00:17:14,103 Well, there are a few vegan options on the menu today, 376 00:17:14,205 --> 00:17:16,413 in case you want to stand in solidarity with Chelsea. 377 00:17:16,517 --> 00:17:18,827 Oh, well, Chelsea can live in her truth, 378 00:17:18,931 --> 00:17:20,205 and I will live in mine. 379 00:17:20,310 --> 00:17:21,586 Now, pass the butter. 380 00:17:21,689 --> 00:17:22,896 [laughter] 381 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:26,275 So I thought I could get a few interior designers 382 00:17:26,378 --> 00:17:29,206 to come up with ideas and then choose the one 383 00:17:29,310 --> 00:17:32,000 whose designs really blow me away. 384 00:17:32,103 --> 00:17:33,827 I know a lot of people have used Quintin Tate, 385 00:17:33,931 --> 00:17:36,482 but maybe we want a woman's touch. 386 00:17:36,586 --> 00:17:40,068 So I'm thinking I could contact Kiyonda Powell and... 387 00:17:40,172 --> 00:17:42,931 [nearby laughter] 388 00:17:44,689 --> 00:17:45,724 Bill! 389 00:17:46,758 --> 00:17:49,275 I don't know why you did this to yourself. 390 00:17:49,379 --> 00:17:51,241 And don't give me that look. 391 00:17:51,344 --> 00:17:52,965 You know exactly what I mean. 392 00:17:53,068 --> 00:17:55,724 We've discussed how much it bothers you 393 00:17:55,827 --> 00:17:57,931 that the Duprees treat you like an outsider now. 394 00:17:58,034 --> 00:17:59,793 But what did you think would happen? 395 00:17:59,896 --> 00:18:03,137 That they'd invite you to pull up a chair to their table? 396 00:18:03,241 --> 00:18:05,344 No, I did not expect that. 397 00:18:05,448 --> 00:18:07,000 And I didn't want it. I was just, 398 00:18:07,103 --> 00:18:09,172 I don't know, distracted by all the commotion. 399 00:18:10,482 --> 00:18:13,379 Now, tell me more about Keyara Powell. 400 00:18:14,379 --> 00:18:17,482 -Kiyonda Powell. -Right. 401 00:18:17,586 --> 00:18:18,827 That's what I said. 402 00:18:21,379 --> 00:18:24,310 My famous collard and mustard greens. 403 00:18:24,413 --> 00:18:26,448 [laughter] 404 00:18:29,379 --> 00:18:33,206 It really smells good. I'm so glad you could be here. 405 00:18:33,310 --> 00:18:35,413 I know how many invitations you get. 406 00:18:35,517 --> 00:18:37,344 That's right. 407 00:18:37,448 --> 00:18:39,793 It's my tradition-- here for Thanksgiving, 408 00:18:39,896 --> 00:18:42,793 but I make sure to go home for Christmas. 409 00:18:42,896 --> 00:18:46,827 Still, I wouldn't have gone to anyone else's for dinner. 410 00:18:46,931 --> 00:18:48,551 I like the way you two celebrate. 411 00:18:48,655 --> 00:18:50,862 No loud football games, just... 412 00:18:51,827 --> 00:18:53,517 ...quiet conversation. 413 00:18:53,620 --> 00:18:56,655 With good people and good food. 414 00:18:56,758 --> 00:18:58,344 ASHLEY: And good tips 415 00:18:58,448 --> 00:19:01,206 -for the best deals online. -That's right. 416 00:19:01,310 --> 00:19:03,172 -I brought my tablet... -Okay, good. 417 00:19:03,275 --> 00:19:05,931 ...and my shopping list, so we can map out 418 00:19:06,034 --> 00:19:07,965 our Black Friday strategy. 419 00:19:08,068 --> 00:19:09,793 I have never understood 420 00:19:09,896 --> 00:19:12,206 how you could be so organized about Christmas shopping. 421 00:19:12,310 --> 00:19:15,137 I have to wander and pick what strikes me. 422 00:19:15,241 --> 00:19:17,655 Not this year, friend. I'll show you how. 423 00:19:17,758 --> 00:19:20,551 I keep a spreadsheet to keep track 424 00:19:20,655 --> 00:19:23,000 of all my Christmas gifts for friends and family, 425 00:19:23,103 --> 00:19:25,655 including gifts from previous years 426 00:19:25,758 --> 00:19:27,413 so I don't accidentally repeat myself. 427 00:19:27,517 --> 00:19:28,793 [chuckles] 428 00:19:28,896 --> 00:19:31,965 And this is the sweet tea that you told Mom you liked. 429 00:19:32,068 --> 00:19:34,551 -You remembered. -JAN: Of course I did. 430 00:19:35,758 --> 00:19:39,206 And it's just the three of us today, right? 431 00:19:39,310 --> 00:19:40,931 You didn't invite Leslie, did you? 432 00:19:41,034 --> 00:19:42,103 I didn't. 433 00:19:42,206 --> 00:19:44,137 Although, the thought did cross my mind. 434 00:19:44,241 --> 00:19:46,724 But I wouldn't put you in that position. 435 00:19:46,827 --> 00:19:48,379 Well, damn. 436 00:19:48,482 --> 00:19:52,517 The chef put both feet and a hand up in this meal. 437 00:19:52,620 --> 00:19:53,896 You ain't never lied. 438 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:57,275 Who knew that fried turkey could still be so juicy? 439 00:19:57,379 --> 00:19:59,965 They got a delicious-looking sweet potato pie, too. 440 00:20:00,068 --> 00:20:01,482 -And a cobbler. -Mm. 441 00:20:01,586 --> 00:20:04,206 Okay, I don't think I can even 442 00:20:04,310 --> 00:20:06,241 handle anything else right now. 443 00:20:06,344 --> 00:20:07,965 Me, either. 444 00:20:08,068 --> 00:20:09,689 Well, if you change your mind, 445 00:20:09,793 --> 00:20:13,137 you can go along with me later to Martin's for dessert, huh? 446 00:20:13,241 --> 00:20:14,206 Really, Dad? 447 00:20:14,310 --> 00:20:16,275 Well, thanks for including me. 448 00:20:16,379 --> 00:20:18,068 Martin understands you're part of the family now. 449 00:20:20,068 --> 00:20:21,896 So much can change in six months. 450 00:20:22,896 --> 00:20:25,034 Will Kat be there? 451 00:20:25,137 --> 00:20:28,034 I don't want to cause more tension between her and Martin. 452 00:20:29,206 --> 00:20:32,172 Kat went out of town with Tomas. 453 00:20:34,344 --> 00:20:35,896 Oh. 454 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,586 I knew she didn't want to join us for today's meal, 455 00:20:38,689 --> 00:20:42,034 but leaving town altogether just so she wouldn't run into me? 456 00:20:42,137 --> 00:20:43,689 I mean, things haven't changed that much 457 00:20:43,793 --> 00:20:45,241 in six months. 458 00:20:45,344 --> 00:20:47,551 Look, be thankful that you at least have a chance 459 00:20:47,655 --> 00:20:49,482 to spend time with your brother, 460 00:20:49,586 --> 00:20:51,172 your niece and your nephew 461 00:20:51,275 --> 00:20:54,827 without worrying about Kat throwing a tantrum. 462 00:20:56,068 --> 00:20:58,000 -Right. -And can you please 463 00:20:58,103 --> 00:21:00,793 tell Martin thank you for the kindness? 464 00:21:00,896 --> 00:21:02,000 I really appreciate it. 465 00:21:02,103 --> 00:21:06,000 But I did have a prior, uh, commitment. 466 00:21:07,034 --> 00:21:09,758 Yeah, I'm going to the hospital to visit Peaches. 467 00:21:09,862 --> 00:21:12,172 Mm, but maybe next time. 468 00:21:12,275 --> 00:21:13,310 Mm-hmm. 469 00:21:15,586 --> 00:21:16,896 Ha-ha! 470 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:19,310 See? Perfectly peeled garlic. 471 00:21:19,413 --> 00:21:20,724 Impressive. 472 00:21:20,827 --> 00:21:22,206 So no more talk about how I don't know 473 00:21:22,310 --> 00:21:23,827 what I'm doing in the kitchen. 474 00:21:23,931 --> 00:21:26,137 -Okay, I stand corrected. -Uh-huh. 475 00:21:26,241 --> 00:21:28,068 -[fire alarm beeping] -[gasps] Oh, no. -Fire extinguisher. 476 00:21:28,172 --> 00:21:30,275 -Where's your fire extinguisher? -DANI: Under the sink. 477 00:21:30,379 --> 00:21:33,103 Uh... Here, here, here! Okay! 478 00:21:33,206 --> 00:21:35,034 -Oh my God! -I got it, I got it. 479 00:21:35,137 --> 00:21:36,758 Watch out, watch out! 480 00:21:38,620 --> 00:21:40,931 Watch my counters! 481 00:21:42,206 --> 00:21:44,379 The marble! 482 00:21:49,827 --> 00:21:52,241 So tell me about your visit with the kids. They okay? 483 00:21:52,344 --> 00:21:54,689 Deanna isn't ready to come home yet. 484 00:21:54,793 --> 00:21:57,034 Seems like she may never be. 485 00:21:57,137 --> 00:21:58,344 I even offered to sell the house 486 00:21:58,448 --> 00:22:00,310 if it would make things less painful, 487 00:22:00,413 --> 00:22:02,689 but she didn't want me to do that, either. 488 00:22:02,793 --> 00:22:03,724 Oh. 489 00:22:03,827 --> 00:22:06,344 Daughters need their mothers. 490 00:22:06,448 --> 00:22:08,379 I'm sorry she's staying away. 491 00:22:10,241 --> 00:22:11,931 She's just so lost right now, and I have no idea 492 00:22:12,034 --> 00:22:13,965 what it'll take to make her feel better. 493 00:22:14,965 --> 00:22:17,000 She seems like the sensitive type, 494 00:22:17,103 --> 00:22:20,827 but I suspect that Donnell is looking after her. 495 00:22:20,931 --> 00:22:23,206 I'm actually surprised how much closer they've gotten. 496 00:22:23,310 --> 00:22:25,482 They used to bicker something serious as kids. 497 00:22:26,620 --> 00:22:28,068 It's a relief they've gotten past that. 498 00:22:28,172 --> 00:22:31,862 I'm just happy that she has her brother there with her. 499 00:22:33,862 --> 00:22:36,827 You're all still tender from what happened. 500 00:22:38,172 --> 00:22:40,413 You've learned how quickly life can change. 501 00:22:41,413 --> 00:22:42,482 We certainly have. 502 00:22:44,620 --> 00:22:46,068 I want to make you feel safe. 503 00:22:47,275 --> 00:22:48,896 Not too safe-- I know you 504 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,379 like a little frisson of excitement 505 00:22:50,482 --> 00:22:52,379 to keep things interesting. 506 00:22:52,517 --> 00:22:55,000 You really know me, don't you? 507 00:22:55,103 --> 00:22:57,551 Hmm. I like to think so. 508 00:22:58,620 --> 00:23:01,758 And you don't judge me for what or who I am. 509 00:23:02,793 --> 00:23:04,344 Not at all. 510 00:23:05,586 --> 00:23:08,413 -How did I get so lucky? -Luck is my business. 511 00:23:09,517 --> 00:23:10,413 -[timer beeps] -Well... 512 00:23:10,517 --> 00:23:12,275 I have to check on the dinner. 513 00:23:12,379 --> 00:23:14,344 -I'll help. -No, you won't. 514 00:23:14,448 --> 00:23:15,793 You'll stay there-- today, 515 00:23:15,896 --> 00:23:18,103 you don't lift a finger. 516 00:23:22,758 --> 00:23:26,103 Izaiah, it's nice to see you again. 517 00:23:26,206 --> 00:23:28,068 Looks like you pulled it off. 518 00:23:28,172 --> 00:23:30,793 -Pulled what off? -Your transition from 519 00:23:30,896 --> 00:23:33,758 black sheep to respected member of society. 520 00:23:33,862 --> 00:23:36,206 You talking about me hanging with the Duprees? 521 00:23:36,310 --> 00:23:38,448 Sounds like a reality TV show. 522 00:23:38,551 --> 00:23:40,206 The fact is, I'm a guest, 523 00:23:40,310 --> 00:23:41,896 and that's only because of my brother Jacob. 524 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,896 They're willing to give me the benefit of the doubt. 525 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:46,413 Mm. I was in that position once. 526 00:23:46,517 --> 00:23:48,103 Family friend. 527 00:23:48,206 --> 00:23:49,827 Naomi's very best. 528 00:23:49,931 --> 00:23:51,551 Then you traded that friendship in 529 00:23:51,655 --> 00:23:52,896 for something you wanted more. 530 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:54,793 What can I say? 531 00:23:54,896 --> 00:23:56,724 I'm a fool for love. 532 00:23:56,827 --> 00:23:58,482 You're hardly a fool. 533 00:23:58,586 --> 00:24:01,551 Hmm. You got that right. 534 00:24:01,655 --> 00:24:02,827 I'll see you around. 535 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,206 Uh... 536 00:24:09,241 --> 00:24:11,413 I-I didn't want to leave without wishing 537 00:24:11,517 --> 00:24:13,137 all of you a happy Thanksgiving. 538 00:24:13,241 --> 00:24:15,586 We have so much to be thankful for this year. 539 00:24:16,931 --> 00:24:19,724 We were all just agreeing how blessed we are 540 00:24:19,827 --> 00:24:21,241 that Chelsea came home safe and sound 541 00:24:21,344 --> 00:24:23,379 from that horrendous ordeal. 542 00:24:23,482 --> 00:24:25,137 Amen to that. 543 00:24:25,241 --> 00:24:27,689 And Jacob... 544 00:24:27,793 --> 00:24:30,103 I haven't forgotten about how much I owe you, Martin, and Kat, 545 00:24:30,206 --> 00:24:32,379 for helping find my baby girl and bringing her home. 546 00:24:33,620 --> 00:24:35,241 None of us have forgotten. 547 00:24:35,344 --> 00:24:38,965 We pulled together as a family. The way it should be. 548 00:24:40,586 --> 00:24:44,172 Hey, babe, we were just counting our blessings. 549 00:24:44,275 --> 00:24:45,758 As we should. 550 00:24:45,862 --> 00:24:48,827 I'm sure you must all be so happy for Dani. 551 00:24:48,931 --> 00:24:50,068 We certainly are. 552 00:24:50,172 --> 00:24:51,586 But please don't let us hold you from 553 00:24:51,689 --> 00:24:53,827 your own family celebration. 554 00:24:56,103 --> 00:24:58,482 Like I was saying, 555 00:24:58,586 --> 00:25:00,551 before it gets too late and Tyrell literally runs 556 00:25:00,655 --> 00:25:02,448 out of here, I want to take a moment 557 00:25:02,551 --> 00:25:04,448 to express some gratitude. 558 00:25:04,551 --> 00:25:05,965 Samantha, you want to go first 559 00:25:06,068 --> 00:25:07,482 and say something you're thankful for? 560 00:25:07,586 --> 00:25:09,586 Sure, Dad. [clears throat] 561 00:25:09,689 --> 00:25:12,758 I am grateful for that ham, 562 00:25:12,862 --> 00:25:14,275 the cheesy mac and cheese, 563 00:25:14,379 --> 00:25:16,241 the turkey, the green beans, and... 564 00:25:16,344 --> 00:25:18,448 -Really, Samantha? -[laughter] 565 00:25:18,551 --> 00:25:21,034 What? I'm being for real! The food slaps. 566 00:25:21,137 --> 00:25:22,689 Okay, but, okay. 567 00:25:22,793 --> 00:25:25,689 I am grateful that 568 00:25:25,793 --> 00:25:29,103 you guys are making sure that I don't grow up too fast. 569 00:25:29,206 --> 00:25:31,137 If you repeat that, I will deny it. 570 00:25:31,241 --> 00:25:33,448 Aw, that's sweet, Samantha. 571 00:25:33,551 --> 00:25:35,482 Tyrell, you want to go? 572 00:25:35,586 --> 00:25:37,620 Yeah, beat that, bro. 573 00:25:38,965 --> 00:25:40,379 I'm grateful for Jessica. 574 00:25:40,482 --> 00:25:42,931 We didn't meet under the best circumstances, 575 00:25:43,034 --> 00:25:45,379 but we've gotten to a real place. 576 00:25:45,482 --> 00:25:47,413 I think I might be falling in love with her. 577 00:25:47,517 --> 00:25:49,965 MARTIN: Wow. Love? Really? 578 00:25:50,068 --> 00:25:53,551 I am grateful 579 00:25:53,655 --> 00:25:56,379 for a healthy family and going back to work. 580 00:25:56,482 --> 00:25:59,034 It feels amazing to do what I love again. 581 00:25:59,137 --> 00:26:01,137 And I love that for you, too, babe. 582 00:26:02,275 --> 00:26:04,172 I am so grateful 583 00:26:04,275 --> 00:26:06,482 for all of you at this table. 584 00:26:07,206 --> 00:26:10,620 I am happy to be back home, 585 00:26:10,724 --> 00:26:11,896 to be present, 586 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:14,758 to see you grow and become. 587 00:26:14,862 --> 00:26:16,482 And it's priceless. 588 00:26:16,586 --> 00:26:19,344 And I love you all very, very much. 589 00:26:21,413 --> 00:26:22,793 Oh... 590 00:26:22,896 --> 00:26:25,586 June, you don't have to say anything if you don't want. 591 00:26:26,586 --> 00:26:27,862 Are you kidding me? 592 00:26:29,068 --> 00:26:31,655 This is all I ever wanted, 593 00:26:31,758 --> 00:26:34,482 is to see my children 594 00:26:34,586 --> 00:26:37,827 being loved and cared for in this way. 595 00:26:38,965 --> 00:26:42,000 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. 596 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:45,620 This is more than I ever could have imagined. 597 00:26:46,724 --> 00:26:49,655 Thank you. Thank all of you. 598 00:26:49,758 --> 00:26:51,413 And thank you, baby, 599 00:26:51,517 --> 00:26:54,137 for sitting me in between the two of you. 600 00:27:02,758 --> 00:27:04,448 No... Excuse me. 601 00:27:04,551 --> 00:27:06,137 -Excuse me. I... -No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait! 602 00:27:06,241 --> 00:27:07,689 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! 603 00:27:07,793 --> 00:27:09,655 [sighs] Gosh. 604 00:27:09,758 --> 00:27:11,310 -I got it. -All right. 605 00:27:11,413 --> 00:27:12,344 Okay. 606 00:27:12,448 --> 00:27:13,586 [Dani sighs] 607 00:27:13,689 --> 00:27:14,931 You know what? Um... 608 00:27:15,034 --> 00:27:17,793 I am totally in the mood for Chinese food anyway. 609 00:27:18,827 --> 00:27:21,172 Babe, you don't have to try to impress me. 610 00:27:21,275 --> 00:27:25,000 This isn't about dazzling you with my culinary prowess. 611 00:27:26,068 --> 00:27:28,103 It's about making a special day for you. 612 00:27:29,310 --> 00:27:31,310 You don't say it much, 613 00:27:31,413 --> 00:27:33,482 but I know you miss your parents 614 00:27:33,586 --> 00:27:35,172 and your family traditions. 615 00:27:35,275 --> 00:27:37,448 -Dani, it's been a long time... -No, wait. 616 00:27:39,689 --> 00:27:41,448 I know I drew a line in the sand 617 00:27:41,551 --> 00:27:43,344 about you spending the day with your Uncle Ted. 618 00:27:44,517 --> 00:27:46,172 I took something important away... 619 00:27:47,172 --> 00:27:49,034 ...this piece of home, 620 00:27:49,137 --> 00:27:52,034 of extended family that you still have, and I just... 621 00:27:52,137 --> 00:27:55,275 wanted to do something that would make up for that. 622 00:27:55,379 --> 00:27:58,655 I just want this place to feel like home, too. 623 00:28:01,172 --> 00:28:04,206 Look, I-I don't mind seared. Hmm? 624 00:28:04,310 --> 00:28:05,241 Let's just see, 625 00:28:05,344 --> 00:28:07,827 is it still tender on the inside? 626 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:12,310 Careful. 627 00:28:12,413 --> 00:28:13,724 Okay. Here we go. 628 00:28:13,827 --> 00:28:15,000 Let's see. 629 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,172 [gasps] 630 00:28:22,827 --> 00:28:26,000 [both laughing] 631 00:28:30,482 --> 00:28:31,620 Oh... 632 00:28:32,620 --> 00:28:35,241 You know, Eva, your new friend Izaiah 633 00:28:35,344 --> 00:28:38,310 is friendly with your brother Martin. 634 00:28:38,413 --> 00:28:40,896 -Really? -Mm-hmm. 635 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:44,793 Yeah, I-I saw them chatting at Uptown the other day. 636 00:28:44,896 --> 00:28:47,034 So Martin probably won't mind 637 00:28:47,137 --> 00:28:51,275 if you invite Izaiah for dessert, too. Hmm? 638 00:28:51,379 --> 00:28:52,931 That's a good idea. 639 00:28:53,034 --> 00:28:54,310 I don't think Martin would mind. 640 00:28:54,413 --> 00:28:57,206 Um, actually, Izaiah's with family today. 641 00:28:57,310 --> 00:28:59,586 Oh, I'm glad to hear that. 642 00:28:59,689 --> 00:29:02,310 Got into quite a rift between Izaiah and Elon. 643 00:29:02,413 --> 00:29:05,448 They got in a hell of a fight at Jacob and Naomi's wedding. 644 00:29:05,551 --> 00:29:06,896 Glad they put that behind them. 645 00:29:08,655 --> 00:29:11,000 Jacob and Naomi know Izaiah? 646 00:29:13,103 --> 00:29:15,241 I don't know why I assumed you knew that. 647 00:29:15,344 --> 00:29:18,172 Oh! That's funny, 648 00:29:18,275 --> 00:29:21,068 how that has never come up 649 00:29:21,172 --> 00:29:24,310 in any of our conversations about him. 650 00:29:25,379 --> 00:29:27,448 Um, excuse me, you two, I need to get a pie 651 00:29:27,551 --> 00:29:28,689 before they are sold out. 652 00:29:28,793 --> 00:29:31,827 I cannot show up to Martin's empty-handed. 653 00:29:37,344 --> 00:29:40,965 Okay, I didn't tell you who he's related to because 654 00:29:41,068 --> 00:29:42,862 I didn't want you judging him. 655 00:29:42,965 --> 00:29:44,862 -Yeah? - Like, how his family is, 656 00:29:44,965 --> 00:29:47,413 -anyway. -Oh, you mean like 657 00:29:47,517 --> 00:29:50,344 him being from a family of cops? 658 00:29:50,448 --> 00:29:52,551 Including an older brother who is determined 659 00:29:52,655 --> 00:29:55,000 to throw me under the jail? 660 00:29:55,103 --> 00:29:57,344 And not to mention a father who just happens 661 00:29:57,448 --> 00:29:59,448 to be the chief of police. 662 00:29:59,551 --> 00:30:01,172 Okay, but he's nothing like them. 663 00:30:01,275 --> 00:30:02,931 Just like Dad said. 664 00:30:03,965 --> 00:30:06,689 Mm, don't fret, little girl. 665 00:30:06,793 --> 00:30:08,724 I don't have a problem with Izaiah 666 00:30:08,827 --> 00:30:10,896 coming from a family of cops. 667 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:14,896 I mean, it could even work in our advantage. 668 00:30:15,000 --> 00:30:19,413 Connections with a police force. 669 00:30:19,517 --> 00:30:23,103 Hmm. Now, see, that could come in very handy. 670 00:30:25,448 --> 00:30:28,413 You spent the entire morning prepping and cooking this meal, 671 00:30:28,517 --> 00:30:30,586 and I gobbled it up in minutes. 672 00:30:30,689 --> 00:30:32,172 Well, that's quite the compliment. 673 00:30:32,275 --> 00:30:33,689 I couldn't help myself. 674 00:30:33,793 --> 00:30:34,689 It was exquisite, 675 00:30:34,793 --> 00:30:37,310 in presentation and in taste. 676 00:30:38,482 --> 00:30:42,551 -Joey, you are a wonder. -Well, thank you. 677 00:30:42,655 --> 00:30:44,551 And no apologies necessary. 678 00:30:44,655 --> 00:30:46,551 I did this for you to enjoy. 679 00:30:46,655 --> 00:30:48,827 I'm just glad you did. 680 00:30:50,172 --> 00:30:52,586 Have you ever thought about opening a restaurant? 681 00:30:54,482 --> 00:30:55,931 [laughs] 682 00:30:56,034 --> 00:30:57,827 Why are you laughing? I'm being serious. 683 00:30:57,931 --> 00:31:00,793 I know you're being serious. That's why I'm laughing. 684 00:31:00,896 --> 00:31:03,793 You see everything as an investment opportunity. 685 00:31:03,896 --> 00:31:05,413 I honestly think you could make a fortune. 686 00:31:05,517 --> 00:31:07,000 Yeah, I could lose one too. 687 00:31:08,275 --> 00:31:10,724 That is an incredibly volatile business. 688 00:31:10,827 --> 00:31:13,206 It takes a monumental investment up front 689 00:31:13,310 --> 00:31:16,896 and then an incredible amount of time. 690 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,482 You're lucky just to break even. 691 00:31:18,586 --> 00:31:21,034 Didn't you just say luck is your business? 692 00:31:21,137 --> 00:31:24,827 I'll keep my luck and my shirt, thank you very much. 693 00:31:25,965 --> 00:31:29,482 Sounds like someone needs to remember how much fun 694 00:31:29,586 --> 00:31:31,827 losing their shirt can be. 695 00:31:44,758 --> 00:31:46,172 Shall we? 696 00:31:46,275 --> 00:31:47,310 BILL: Wait, wait. 697 00:31:47,413 --> 00:31:49,586 I always like to hear Vernon's toast. 698 00:31:49,689 --> 00:31:51,862 Oh, you gotta be kidding me. 699 00:31:51,965 --> 00:31:56,000 I'm going to start by addressing you, Izaiah, 700 00:31:56,103 --> 00:31:58,931 because you are the newest member of the fold 701 00:31:59,034 --> 00:32:03,068 to join us at this table on this special day. 702 00:32:03,172 --> 00:32:04,379 Welcome. 703 00:32:05,724 --> 00:32:09,862 Anita and I take time every day 704 00:32:09,965 --> 00:32:11,689 to practice gratitude. 705 00:32:12,827 --> 00:32:15,724 There's a Bible verse that we return to 706 00:32:15,827 --> 00:32:18,827 again and again which says, 707 00:32:18,931 --> 00:32:21,379 "Rejoice always, 708 00:32:21,482 --> 00:32:23,034 "pray without ceasing... 709 00:32:24,172 --> 00:32:27,482 ...give thanks in all circumstances." 710 00:32:28,206 --> 00:32:30,965 I admit that can be a little confusing. 711 00:32:31,068 --> 00:32:35,448 How are you supposed to give thanks in all circumstances? 712 00:32:35,551 --> 00:32:38,103 Huh? What about the terrible ones? 713 00:32:39,758 --> 00:32:42,275 But I am here to attest 714 00:32:42,379 --> 00:32:45,586 that my many years on this earth have taught me 715 00:32:45,689 --> 00:32:48,793 the sacred power of gratitude. 716 00:32:50,241 --> 00:32:51,931 And even if you've lived 717 00:32:52,034 --> 00:32:54,655 through crushing disappointments, 718 00:32:54,758 --> 00:32:56,586 you can be grateful 719 00:32:56,689 --> 00:33:00,896 for the love of those who lift you up. 720 00:33:05,172 --> 00:33:08,517 VERNON: Someone who has felt the agony of a broken heart 721 00:33:08,620 --> 00:33:10,241 can be thankful that they 722 00:33:10,344 --> 00:33:13,896 still have the capacity to laugh and find joy 723 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:16,517 in the small pleasures in life. 724 00:33:18,862 --> 00:33:21,344 People who have suffered terrible losses 725 00:33:21,448 --> 00:33:23,103 can be comforted 726 00:33:23,206 --> 00:33:26,586 and feel the hope that their hearts will heal 727 00:33:26,689 --> 00:33:28,000 and that they can love again. 728 00:33:30,344 --> 00:33:34,724 Those of us who have known isolation and loneliness, 729 00:33:34,827 --> 00:33:37,206 estrangement or alienation, 730 00:33:37,310 --> 00:33:42,517 can feel gratitude for the lessons it teaches us-- 731 00:33:42,620 --> 00:33:45,310 compassion and the willingness to reach out 732 00:33:45,413 --> 00:33:47,862 to others who have been marginalized. 733 00:33:47,965 --> 00:33:49,655 [indistinct greetings] 734 00:33:49,758 --> 00:33:51,862 Hey, good to see you. Good to see you. 735 00:33:51,965 --> 00:33:56,206 VERNON: Someone who has failed, maybe over and over again, 736 00:33:56,310 --> 00:33:59,413 can find the strength to pick themselves up, 737 00:33:59,517 --> 00:34:03,724 to persevere and to chart a new path. 738 00:34:04,724 --> 00:34:08,931 Those of us who are ashamed of our mistakes 739 00:34:09,034 --> 00:34:12,137 can realize it's never too late to ask 740 00:34:12,241 --> 00:34:14,896 for forgiveness and be redeemed. 741 00:34:16,103 --> 00:34:18,655 That's something to be thankful for. 742 00:34:19,793 --> 00:34:23,137 Amen, to forgiveness and redemption. 743 00:34:24,516 --> 00:34:27,931 And then there are days when it's easy to be thankful. 744 00:34:28,034 --> 00:34:30,724 And thank God, this is one of them. 745 00:34:30,827 --> 00:34:34,034 This family is overflowing with love 746 00:34:34,137 --> 00:34:35,724 and blessings. 747 00:34:35,827 --> 00:34:36,793 Let us pray 748 00:34:36,896 --> 00:34:39,724 that we not only appreciate that, 749 00:34:39,827 --> 00:34:43,688 but we do whatever we can to share those blessings 750 00:34:43,793 --> 00:34:46,931 with those people who need them most. 751 00:34:47,034 --> 00:34:49,137 Happy Thanksgiving, family. 752 00:34:49,241 --> 00:34:51,206 ALL: Happy Thanksgiving. 753 00:34:51,310 --> 00:34:53,068 Cheers. 754 00:35:03,862 --> 00:35:05,862 I called that number you gave us. 755 00:35:05,965 --> 00:35:08,482 So you're seeking customers at the country club? 756 00:35:08,586 --> 00:35:10,896 I resent being characterized as a pimp. 757 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:11,896 Okay. "Madam." 758 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,482 Joey is a dangerous man. 759 00:35:13,586 --> 00:35:15,172 He has me right where he wants me. 760 00:35:15,275 --> 00:35:17,241 You knew the consequences 761 00:35:17,344 --> 00:35:19,655 before you chose what you wrought. 762 00:35:19,758 --> 00:35:22,344 Any particular reason why you're tripping with no map? 763 00:35:22,448 --> 00:35:25,034 Yes, and you know just who it is. 764 00:35:26,206 --> 00:35:28,551 I told you over and over 765 00:35:28,655 --> 00:35:30,586 that I don't give a damn about their opinions. 766 00:35:30,689 --> 00:35:31,896 What is it, Joey? 767 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,586 Feels like I'm wrapped in a dream. 768 00:35:33,689 --> 00:35:34,586 Someone tastes good. 769 00:35:34,689 --> 00:35:36,000 Did our daughters inherit 770 00:35:36,103 --> 00:35:38,379 their complete lack of subtlety from you or from me? 771 00:35:38,482 --> 00:35:40,068 -Definitely you. -Definitely you. 772 00:35:40,172 --> 00:35:41,413 Ted, this elevator is cursed, okay? 773 00:35:46,862 --> 00:35:49,793 Captioning sponsored by CBS 774 00:35:49,896 --> 00:35:52,896 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org